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GARDEN  AND  FARM  GUIDE  FOR 


' (620)  SWEETCORN 

CONDON’S  SILVER  QUEEN 
OR  WHITE  BANTAM 
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CONOON’S  market 
GAM  DEIS  EI^:^5AjBUt:4:U.Rl-£D. 
PKT.  7c. 


(643)  TOMATO 
CONDON’S  PEERLESS 
"SOLID  AS  A ROCK  ” 
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CONDON’S  FIVE  BIG  VEGETABLE  SPECIALTIES 

USED  ANNUALLY  BYTHOUSANDS  OF  PLANTERS  FOR  MARI^ETAND  HOME  USE 
*5.  COMPLETE  DESCRIPTION  IN  BODY  OF  CATALOGUE  .. 

SPECIAL  OFFER  NO.  21S-ONE  LARGE  PACKET  EACH  OF  nMI  V QQ« 
THESE  FIVE  SPECIALTIES  SENT  POSTPAID  IN  THE  U.S.A.  FOR  UliLT  OOC. 

CONDON  BROS.  SEEDSMEN 


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CONDON’S  ROYAL  L 

BLOOD  TURNIP  S 

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(562)  RADISH 

CONDON'S  EARLIEST 

RED  BIRD 

Three  Generations  of  Seed  Growers 


Father,  Sons  and  Grandson 


HOW  OUR  SEED  BUSINESS  BEGAN 

NOTICE 


The  story  below  is  old  to  our  thousands  of  satisfied  old  customers  and  we  apologize  to  them  for  printing  It  again,  but  It  Is  new  to  the  thousands  of  | 
new  customers  we  hope  to  serve  this  season  and  It  honestly  tells  Just  why  our  business  grows  and  how  very  carefully  It  Is  conducted  so  we  are  printing  j 
It  again  for  their  benefit.  We  believe  our  old  customers  will  enjoy  reading  It  again  also. 


1st  Generation 


BEGINNINO  In  the  ages  of  the  old  Cradle  and  Rake  when  everything  on  the  farm  was  done  by  hand  and  back  work.  Dad  started  farming  with 
Mr.  Greenlee,  a pioneer  farmer  of  old  reliable  Scotch  parents.  In  those  days  land  of  course  was  cheap,  but  money  was  scarcer  than  hen’s  teeth  and 
crops  very  poor  on  accoimt  of  inferior  seed  and  lack  of  proper  cultivation,  so  you  may  know  it  was  mighty  hard  sledding  lor  a good  many  years; 
still  I guess  It  was  a good  thing,  for  those  lean  seasons  when  It  was  hard  to  produce  enough  to  pay  the  interest  on  the  mortgage  set  Dad  to  thinking  and 
figuring  how  to  make  both  ends  meet  and  he  concluded  the  best  way  out  was  to  use  extra  care  in  selecting  his  seed,  breeding  it  up  to  the  highest  stand-  L 
ard  possible  and  to  spare  no  labor  in  preparing  and  cultivating  the  seed  beds  after  planting.  This  worked  out  well  and  really  was  the  motive  or  in-j|'' 
centive  instilled  in  bifn  in  pioneer  days,  transnlanted  to  us  boys  a few  years  later,  which  makes  it  possible  to  serve  you  today  in  a pleasing  and  particular 


2nd  Generation 


It  was  during  those  early  days  that  John  and  Leonard  were  bom  and  as  we  grew  up  under  Dad’s  careful  Instraotlons  we  naturally  followed  hlsl 
trend  of  thought,  so  at  the  age  of  13  we  both  started  working  out  on  a small  truck  farm  at  the  enormous  wage  of  40c  a day.  Well  do  I remember  my 
first  day;  The  boss  started  John  picking  peas  and  I weeding  asparagus  and  honestly  the  rows  looked  a mile  long.  We  stuck  to  it  though  even  if  it  was 
hard  work  and  I’ll  never  forget  if  I live  to  be  a hundred  how  proud  we  were  when  we  took  our  first  pay  home  to  mother.  She  too,  was  proud  of  us,  for:| 
while  we  worked  hard  and  were  dirty,  she  knew  it  was  honest  work  and  Dad  needed  the  money  and  we  were  glad  to  help  even  though  it  was  only  a little. 


‘‘AS  YOU  SOW  SO  SHAUL  YOU  REAP” 


Well,  this  went  on  for  a few  years.  Mother  Insisting  we  go  to  school  winters  and  garden  In  the  summer.  As  time  psused  we  realized  more  fully 
the  necessity  of  planting  good  seeds  to  produce  good  crops  for  we  saw  many  failures  from  poor  seed;  consequently  we  went  Into  the  seed-growing  business  il  ' 
on  our  own  accoimt  and  today  we  personally  grow  on  our  own  farms  and  rented  ones  thousands  of  bu.3hels  annually  of  beans,  peas,  com,  radishes  and 
other  seed  crops,  so  we  are  still  actual  farmers  and  really  more  so  today  than  ever  before  and  we  know  full  well  the  necessity  and  wisdom  of  planting  only 
the  best  seeds  that  grow,  for  the  old  proverb,  “As  you  sow,  so  shall  you  reap,’’  Is  more  pronounced  today  than  ever.  Being  actual  producing  farmers 
and  gardeners,  we  know  your  needs  m seeds  and  tmderstand  your  wants,  your  trials  and  your  troubles,  so  please  don’t  hesitate  to  inquire  for  any  In- 
formation not  given  in  this  book.  It’s  yours  for  the  asking  and  it’s  free  whether  you  buy  our  seed  or  not.  although  we  think  you  will  buy  our  seeds  now 
that  you  know  how  carefully  they  are  grown,  for  there’s  none  better  at  any  price  and  few  as  good.  i 


THE  TRIAL  GROUNDS  TELL  THE  TRUTH 


In  going  through  om*  list  you  may  not  find  as  many  new  names  as  you  find  in  some  catalogues,  for  we  don’t  believe  in  so  many  new  things 
unless  absolutely  better  than  the  standard  varieties  and  our  trials  and  experiments  convince  us  that  the  old  reliable  strains  that  are  known  to  gardeners 
and  farmers  that  have  proved  tme  are  better,  smer  and  safer  for  you  to  plant  than  many  of  the  so-called  new  named  sorte  and  In  consequence  we  use  a 
large  portion  of  our  farm  to  improving  and  perfecting  types  that  have  proven  tme  to  the  preference  of  new  sorts,  except  in  cases  where  new  ones  are  posi- 
tlveiy  superior. 


3rd  Generation 


In  closing,  we  want  to  Introduce  Leonard  Condon,  Jr.,  to  the  new  customers,  for  he  is  the  lad  that  will  be  serving  you  later  on,  and  he  wishes  to  « 
thank  his  old  friends  for  the  many  kind  letters  and  orders  sent  last  year.  Trusting  aU  to  remember  us  this  year  with  your  valued  orders  and  no  mattor^i' 
how  large  or  small  they  may  be,  you  will  get  quick  service,  honest  seeds  and  a big  lot  of  extras  free  for  trial  purposes. 

Be  friendly — ^write  occasionally. 

(TeU  your  neighbor  about  us.) 


Condon’s  1922  Prices  Are 
Back  to  The  Level  of 
The  “Good  Old  Days” 

; ' The  last  to  go  up  when  conditions  forced  higher  prices, 

Condon  is  the  first  to  come  down — down  to  rock  bottom 
where  prices  were  before  the  war.  We  take  pride  in  this 
annonncenient  and  are  pleased  because  our  customers  will 
save  a great  deal  of  money. 

Dur  THREE  “COMMANDMENTS”  Protect  Every  Customer 


Honesty 

Your  Money  Back 

Everything 

and 

If  Not  Satisfied 

Guaranteed  to  Grow 

Square  Deal 

With  Seeds 

or  Replaced 

To  All 

Upon  Arrival 

Free  of  Charge 

vind  Friends:  GREETINGS: 

Another  year-  has  rolled  around,  many  changes  have  taken  place ; some  old  friends  have 
oassed  away  and  many  new  ones  walk  in  their  places.  In  a business  of  this  kind  done 
hntirely  by  mail,  with  thousands  of  customers  all  over  the  country,  it  is  the  greatest 
ii;ource  of  pleasure  at  this  season  of  the  year  when  mailing  out  our  New  Catalogues,  to 
Pook  through  our  records  and  find  thousands  of  friends  and  patrons  who  hawe  been  com- 
ing back  to  us  yearly  for  their  supplies  of  Garden,  Farm  and  Flower  Seeds. 

You,  good  old  friends,  we  thank  again  most  heartily  for  your  liberal  orders  in  the  past 
ind  particularly  thank  yon  for  the  kind  words  of  praise  you  have  spoken  to  your  friends 
nnd  neighbors  about  us.  That  is  the  kind  of  advertising  we  prize  most  highly  and  we 
lope  through  your  good  efforts  this  year  to  have  the  pleasure  of  serving  thousands  of  new 
mstomers,  who  will  feel  as  you  do  after  trading  with  us  once;  that  they  are  not  trading 
ivith  strangers,  but,  on  the  contrary,  with  friends  that  value  their  good  will  more  than 
F heir  patronage. 

! We  strive  to  Grow  the  Best  Seeds  the  Earth  Affords  and  only  charge  a fair  price  over 
|ind  above  cost;  therefore,  if  you  are  offered  seed  below  our  prices,  it  is  safe  to  say  that 
B‘  he  Quality  is  also  below.  This  is  more  true  this  year  than  ever  before.  We  have  cut 
ijfDur  own  profits  to  the  bone  and  feel  convinced  no  one  can  beat  our  prices  for  good  seeds. 
I We  have  been  favored  this  season  by  having  our  crops  turn  out  unusually  fine — good 
I/ields  of  the  finest  quality  seed  you  ever  saw — All  Big  Plump  Seeds — clean  as  a whistle 
|i:hat  germinate  strong  and  vigorous.  THEY  WILL  PLEASE  YOU  ON  ARRIVAL  AND 
IaT  harvest  time  and  "THAT’S  WHAT  COUNTS.  Please  order  as  early  as  possible 
fund  remember  we  want  to  hear  from  every  person  who  gets  this  Catalogue  with  at  least  a 
[small  order.  We  know  we  can  please  you  and  surely  you’ll  find  something  in  this  Big 
IBook  that  you  can  use.  Write  us  if  you  need  further  information  about  growing  any 
jurop. 

f Come  and  see  us  some  time.  We’d  be  mighty  glad  to  show  you  all  through  the  seed 
j bouse  and  around  the  farm — it  would  be  a day  well  spent.  If  you  can’t  come,  write  us 
i anyway,  whether  you  order  or  not,  maybe  we  can  help  you.  Our  advice  is  absolutely  free 
I £or  the  asking.  , Yours  very  sincerely. 


Condon  Bros.  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm, . Rockford,  Illinois, 


Tlie  picture 

k— ^ right  shows  you  how  we  test  oi 

in  the  picture  at  the  left  you  see  a partial  view  of  our 
for  purity  and  productiveness.  These  safeguards  mean 
unknown  seed? 


This  is  the  way  rve  grow  our  superior 
Onion  Seed.  If  you  grow  Onions  for  mar- 
ket you  should  use  Condon’s  Model  Globe 
Onion  Seed. 


John  R.  Condon  mak- 
ing a selection  of  Con- 
don’s Earliest  Red  Bird 
Radishes. 


L.  R.  Condon  working  to  im 
prove,  our  wonderful  strain  o 
Condon’s  Royal  Blood  Turni 
Beet.  The  market  gardeners 


John  O’Malley,  one  of  our  big 
gest  market  gardeners,  showing 
Mr.  Condon  his  wonderful  croj 
of  Condon’s  Cannon  Ball  Cab 
bage — The  Big  Money  Maker. 


Hoeing  His  Own  Row. 

Young  Condon  spending  the  summer  in  his  Rhubarb  Patch  at  the  farm. 
It’s  a money  making  crop  for  any  boy  or  girl.  Try  it. 


SUPERIOR  SERVICE  AND  INSURANCE  FOR 

llf  TO  TQT/^IV^  OO  Qfc  "rho  photographs  on  the  oj^posite  pages  convey  to  you  more 

^ J.  V^lTl.  information  as  to  the  care  and  pi'otection  we  place  around  the 

ds  and  plants  you  l.niy  of  us  than  all  we  might  stiy  in  a dozen  pages.  In  the  picture  to  the  right  at  the  top 
1 see  an  actual  photograph  of  our  Mammoth  Seed  Tester,  where  every  variety  of  .seed  we  sell  is  tested  for 
mination,  and  in  the  photogi-n])h  to  the  left  you  .see  a portion  of  our  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Faun,  where  we 
iduct  one  of  the  mo.st  complete  Trial  Grouiids  in  America. 

A jKU'tion  of  each  sample  drawn  for  germination  ))urposes  is  sent  to  the  farm  every  spring;  all 
inhered  consecutively  on  our  register  hook.s,  with  corresponding  mnnl)er  on  tlie  marker  heading  each 
V,  and  from  these  extensive  trials  we  know  positively  how  good  and  true  they  are.  Old  Mother 
rtli  \von’t  lie,  and  if  she  shows  up  some  lot  of  seed  not  riglit,  believe  me,  tliat  goes  for  Chicken 
^d.  We  make  hundreds  of  comparative  tests  of  mnv  varieties  offered  by  other  seedsmen  and  where 
iy  pro\e  good  and  worthy,  we  list  them  in  our  general  catalog  under  their  full  name. 

Tn  addition  to  this,  our  facilities  and  ecpnpment  both  in  experienced  help  and  machinery  enables 
to  handle  your  orders  accurately  and  promptly;  shipments  going  out  within  twenty-four  hours  after 
ng  received,  even  in  the  busy  months  of  February  and  March,  so  in  placing  your  order  in  our  care 
u get  The  Best  Seed  and  Plants  ^Mother  ICarl  h Affords,  and  you  get  them  Accurately  and  Promptly 
led,  and  those  things  are  worth  many  dollars  to  you,  for  a delay  of  ten  days,  or  two  weeks,  in  filling 
ur  order  (the  way  it  is  done  in  some  establishments),  may  cost  you  hundreds  of  dollars  at  harvest, 
r you  never  can  catch  up  with  time  that  is  lost. 

The  cost  of  operating  these  trial  grounds,  making  germination  test  of  every  lot  of  seed  we  sell,  and 
3 amount  of  wealth  we  have  tied  up  in  equipment  to  handle  your  order  promptly,  and  accurately, 
ns  up  to  a lot  of  money  every  year,  but  Avith  the  enormous  amount  of  business  we  handle  yearly,  and 
Je  fact  we  Grow  Personally  on  our  Own  Farms,  and  Rented  Ones  a large  portion  of  the  seeds  we  sell, 
ables  us  to  supply  you  the  Very  Highest  Quality  of  Seeds  and  Plants  and  get  them  to  you  promptly  at 
ver  prices  than  same  quality  can  be  purchased  from  any  other  place  on  earth. 

Old  customers  know  our  motto,  and  new  friends  remember — 


Your  Money’s  Worth  and  Then  Some  or  Your  Money  Back” 

Send  your  orders  early,  please,  and  get  your  neighbor  to  send  his  also.  We’d  do  as  much  for  you. 
any  thanks. 

Yoiirs  very  sincerely, 

CONDON  BROS.,  Seedsmen 


V VEGETABLE  SEEDS 


Page 
1 1 
to  2 0 


paragus  

ans  12 

ets  2 0 to  2 4 

ets  for  Sugar  Making. . 2 5 

ets  for  Stock,  Mangels.. 

2 4 and  2 3 

recole  or  Kale  4 7 

ussels  Sprouts  4 7 

bbage  2 6 to  3 2 

rrot  3 3 to  3 6 

uliflower  3 2 

lery  3 6 and  3 7 

llections  9 and  1 0 

Hards  4 7 

ervil  4 7 

icory  81 

rn  Salad  4 7 

rn  Sweet  41  to  4 6 

irn  Pop  4 6 

etjs  4 7 

tcumber  3 8 to  41 

;g  Plant  4 6 

idive  5 2 

irden  Lemon  4 7 

•urds  4 6 

irbs  5 2 

orse-Radish  Sets  81 

3t  Beds  4-5  and  6 

Dhl  Rabi  61 

ek  81 

ttuce  4 8 to  5 2 

ango  Melon  4 7 

usk  Melons  5 3 to  5 7 

usbroom  Spawn  61 

ustard  6 3 

;ra  or  Gumbo 61 

lion  Seed  6 2 to  6 7 

lion  Sets  6 7 

irsnip  6 8 

irsley  6 8 

jas  6 9 to  7 4 

■anuts  6 6 

ipper  7 4 and  7 5 

itatoes  Ill  to  115 

ip  Corn  4 6 

umpkin  7 6 

adisli  7 7 to  81 

uta  Baga  9 0 

liubarb  81 

ilsify  8 4 

linach  8 4 

A'iss  Chard  2 3 

luasli  ,83  and  83 


GENERAL  INDEX 


Page 

Sweet  Corn  41  to  4 6 

Tobacco  8 3 


xonjato  

'rurnip  

...91  and  9 2 

Water  Melon  . 

FARM 

SEEDS 

Alfalfa  

Barley  

106 

Blue  Grass,  Kentucky 99 

Broom  Corn  

105 

Bromus  Inermis 

Buckwheat  

104 

Clovers  

Cow  Peas  

Corn  

.107  to  111 

Flax  

Field  Peas  

102 

Feterita  

Kaffir  Corn  

105 

Lawn  Grass  

Milo  Maize  .... 

Millets  

102 

Oats  

Orcliard  Grass 

99 

Potatoes  

.111  to  115 

Rape  

Red  Top  

Rye  

Rye  Grass  

99 

Sand  A’etch  

97 

Soja  or  Soy  Beans 101 

Speltz  or  Emmcr 106 

Sugar  Cane  104 

Siulan  Grass  105 

Sunflower  104 

Timothy  100 

Timothy  and  Alsike  100 

Wheat  106 

SPECIALTIES 

Bacteria-Inoculation  9 3 

Lawn  Grass  9 9 

Condon’s  Plant  Food 9 2 

Insecticides  9 2 

FLOWER  SEEDS 

Abutilon  119 

Ageratura  119 

Alyssum  119 

Anipelopsis  1 19 


Page 

Anchusa  119 

Antirrhinum  119 

Asters  116  to  119 

Bachelor’s  Button  12  0 

Balsam  119 

Balsam  Apple  (Momor- 

dica)  120 

Balloon  Vine  121 

Beans,  Scarlet  Runner. ., . 120 

Bird  of  Paradise 120 

Brachycome  120 

Burning  Bush  or  Kochia..l20 

Butterfly  Flower  120 

Canterbury  Bells  121 

Castor  Oil  Beans 132 

Carnation  121 

Candytuft  121 

Cailiopsis  121 

Canna  122 

Calendula  122 

Canary  Bird  Flower 12  2 

Cardinal  Climber  123 

Centaurea  123 

Centrosema  123 

Chrysantliemum  1 2 .3 

Cleome  Pungens  123 

Clematis  122 

Collections  10  and  117 

Cobaea  Scandens  12  1 

Cockscomb  123 

Coix  Lachiymae  123 

Columbine  122 

Cosmos  122 

Cypress  Vine  12  1 

Cucumber  Yine  (Wild) ....  1 2 4 

Daisy  12  4 

Dahlia  Seed  124 

Datura  124 

Dianthus  Pinks  125 

Digitalis  (Foxglove)  12  5 

Dolichos  (Hyacinth  Bean) . 1 2 .5 

Eschscholtzia  125 

Everlasting  Flowers  12  5 

Feverfew  12  5 

Forget-me-not  126 

Four  O’clock  12G 

Gaillardias  126 

Geranium  126 

Gourds  126 

Gypsophia  126 

Heliotrope  127 

Hollyliccks  127 

Humid  us  12  7 

Ice  Plant  127 


Page 

Kudzu  Vine  128 

Larkspur  127 

Lantana  127 

Linaria  127 

Lobelia  127 

Marigold  128 

Mignonette  128 

Momordica  120 

Moon  Flower  128 

Morning  Glory  129 

Nasturtiums  129 

Pansies  130 

Petunia  131 

Poppies  131 

Portulaca  or  Moss  Rose 131 

Primula  Sinensis  131 

Plilox  132 

Rose  Seed  131 

Ricinus  132 

Salpiglossis  132 

Scabiosa  or  Mourning 

Bride  132 

Smilax  132 

Sweet  William  132 

Sweet  Peas  

13  3 and  inside  back  cover 

Salvia  or  Scarlet  Sage 134 

Stock-Ten  Weeks  134 

Sunflower  l34 

'Ihunbergia  134 

Verbena  1 3 .5 

Wolet  134 

Wall  Flower  13  5 

Woolflower  "Chinese”  ....13  6 
Wild  Flower,  Garden 

Mixture  135 

Wild  Cucumber  Vine 124 

Zinnia  136 

BULBS  AND  ROOTS 

Cannas  138 

Caladium  Bulbs  137 

Cinnamon  Amines  137 

Dahlia  Boots  139 

Gladiolus  Bulbs  14  0 and  141 

Iris  141 

Maderia  Vine  ,...13  7 

Oxalis  Bulbs  137 

Paeonies  142 

Tube  Boses  137 

NURSERY  DEPARTMENT 

143  to  157 


4 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois 


“Preparing  Soil  for  the  Seed  Box” 


Use  any  good  garden  soil  free 
from  weeds:  put  in  a little  fer- 
tilizer, thoroughly  mixing  together, 
and  screen  into  seed  box  as  pic- 
tured abO've.  Press  the  soil  down 
firm  and  smooth  with  small  flat 
piece  of  hoard.  This  will  give  you 
a fine  fertile  seed  bed. 


Simply  scatter  the  seed  thinly  over 
surface  of  soil  as  ijictured  above. 
When  these  seedlings  come  up  this 
method  re(iuires'  transplanting  them 
at  uniform  distance  in  another  flat 
to  grow  larger  before  setting  in  the 
garden  or  field.  It's  a little  more 
work  this  way  but  you  always  get 
better  and  more  stockier  plants. 


“Another  Method  of  Sowing  tho 
Seed.” 


After  firming  soil  take  your  mark- 
ing stick  and  draw  straight  furrows 
across  the  top  and  sow  seed  at  a 
uniform  distance  as  pictured.  If 
this  method  is  followed  you  may 
let  them  grow  full  size  before  set- 
ting in  the  garden  or  field.  -In  other 
wo.  ds  ifs  only  one  transplanting. 


Start  Your 
Garden  Right 

Grow  Your  Own  Vegetables 
and  Flower  Plants 
Reduce  Your  Table  Expenses 

A 10c  Packet  of  Seed  will  Produce  More 
Plants  than  you  could  bujt  for  $10.00 


“Transplanting  Seedlings  to  P( 
manent  Box.” 


at  the  stores. 

When  you  raise  your  owni  plants  you  are 
always  sure  of  getting  just  the  varieties  you 
want : besides  it’s  worth  a great  deal  to  have 
the  plants  growing  in  boxes  in  yonr  own  home 
so  you  can  set  them  out  right  before  or  after 
a shower.  You  can’t  have  this  privilege  un- 
less you  raise  your  own. 

The  illustrations  here  will  give  you  a com- 
plete idea  how  to  prepare  the  soil,  plant  the 
seed,  transplant  the  seedlings  and  reset  in  the 
garden  or  field. 

This  page  applies  mostly  to  customers  who 
don’t  have  hot  beds  or  cold  frames,  but  it’s  just 
as  important  for  you  folks  to  grow  your  Cab- 
bage, Celery,  Cauliflower,  Egg  Plants,  Tomato, 
Aster,  Salvia,  Verbena,  Pansy,  etc.,  as  it  is  for 
Big  Market  Gardeners,  and  believe  me,  all  our 
Market  Gardeners  grow  their  own  plants.  They 
do  it  to  be  sure  of  the  type  and  in  order  to 
have  the  plants  ready  to  set  at  the  proper 
time,  avoiding  disappointment  of  having  them 
delayed  arid  damaged  when  shipped  in.  Try 
it  this  year.  If  you  need  further  advice  just 
ask  for  it.  You’re  always  welcome. 

CONDON  BROS.,  Seedsmen. 


“Covering  the  Seed.” 

After  ■ sowing  seed  as  pictured  in 
photographs  2 and  3,  take  yonr 
screen  again  and  screen  over  the 
top  of  seed  some  nice  fine  soil,  cov- 
ering seed  with  soil  % to  V2  inch 
deep,  according  to  size  of  seed. 
Press  top  of  soil  down  firmly  again. 


Prepare  soil  as  outlined  in  pho  | r 
graphs  Nos.  1 and  3 and  set  yi 
plants  about  4 inches . apart  ef 
way.  Keep  in  sunny  exposure  a 
expose  to  cool  air  gratlualiy  to 


“Seedlings  Are  Now 
Transplant. 

See  photograph  No.  7 for 
method  of  transplanting. 


“Getting  Seed  to  Start  QuickiV  j 

We  now  cover  top  of  box  wlfli  I 
damp  burlap  bag  which  gives  j 
uniform  moisture  a.nd  as  the  spror  j 
begin  to  show  remove  the  bag  a if 
place  a pane  of  common-  wind  I j 
glass  over  it.  Place  in  sunny  e 
r-osure  and  partly  remove  glass  fn  i 
box  every  day  to  harden  the  seec : 
lings. 


START  A GARDEN  THIS  SPRING 

An  Easy,  Pleasant,  Profitable 

I Work  Anyone  Can  Do 

Grow  Your  Own  Vegetables,  Fruits  and  Flowers. 
Reduce  Your  Store  Bills — A Dollar  Invested  in 
Condon’s  Seeds  Grows  a $100.00  Worth  of  Produce 


j Every  new  year  witnesses  the  starting  by  ania- 

Iteiirs  of  thousands  of  splendid  gardens,  but  other 
thousands  fail  to  pnt  their  wish  to  practical  test. 
That  is  unfortunate,  because  there  is  no  need  to  fear 
that  you  cannot  garden  successfully.  It  is  a very 
simple  matter. 

I If  you  have  a bit  of  mother  earth,  make  use  of 
j the  soil  to  cut  your  living  costs  and  provide  healthy, 
I enjoyable  exercise.  You’ll  find  it  one  of  the  best 
I things  you  ever  did. 

j To  start  at  the  very  beginning,  you  will  want  to 
I know  probably  whether  the  ground  you  have  is 
; suitable  soil.  Yes,  practically  any  soil  will  do,  be- 
cause even  poor  soil  can  be  made  perfectly  fit. 

Making  the  soil  fit  is  the  easiest  thmg  in  the 
t world.  Fertilize  it  with  sheep  manure.  For  $2.50 
you  can  buy  enough  sheep  manure  for  a plot  of 
groiuid  50  by  150  feet.  Probably  you  will  not  have 


so  large  a garden.  Application  of  the  manure  is 
made  by  simply  spading  it  into  the  ground  either 
in  the  fall  or  early  spring.  The  soil  will  then  be 
rich  enough  to  grow  the  finest  kind  of  vegetables, 
fruits  and  flowers. 

After  deciding  that  you  are  going  to  have  a gar- 
den, lay  your  plans  in  time.  In  other  words,  con- 
sider how  big  the  garden  shall  be  and  what  you  will 
plant.  Of  course,  if  you  have  unlimited  space  you 
can  select  items  at  random.  But  if  the  garden  must 
be  small,  plan  to  make  the  best  use  of  your  space. 

Say  your  family  numbers  four  and  you  want  to 
have  a nice  selection  of  vegetables  during  the  entire 
growing  season.  Here  are  some  of  the  items  you 
can  grow.  You  will  note  that  this  selection  is  made 
so  that  the  same  space  will  grow  one  or  more  items 
during  the  season. 


FIRST  PLANTING 

Spinach  or  Chard  for  Greens 

Beets 

Lettuce 

Radish 

Carrot 

Onion  Seed  and  Onion  Sets 

Peas 

Parsnips 

Cabbage  Transplant 

Potatoes 

Small  Fruits 


SECOND  PLANTING 

Beans 

Sweet  Corn 

Cucumbers 

Melons 

Tomato  Transplant 
Squash 

Peppers  Transplant 
Peas 

Plant  Radish,  Peas  and  Sweet 
Crop. 


THIRD  PLANTING 

Beans  for  Canning 
Late  Cabbage 
Late  Turnips 
Endive 

Late  Potatoes 
Winter  Radish 
Head  Lettuce 

Corn  every  10  days  for  Continuous 


Remember  your  Sweet  Peas,  Nasturtiums  and  other  choice  flowers. 


COMPLETE  CULTURE — Directions  printed  on  every  package. 


As  you  look  over  the  above  list,  you  must  surely 
be  seeing  in  your  mind’s  eye  what  a wonderful 
pleasure  you  will  get  from  a Real  Home  Garden 
of  the  above  Vegetables,  and  in  addition,  if  you 
stop  to  figure  a minute  you  will  find  a garden  of 
this  kind  will  save  you  $100.00  on  your  store  bills, 
besides  you  will  get  a thousand  dollars  worth  of 
pleasure  out  of  it.  It’s  really  surprising  what  a 
small  patch  of  ground  will  do  properly  tended. 

For  instance,  strawberries  are  a unh  ersal  favorite. 
If  unfamiliar  with  gardening  you  will  find  it  hard  to 
realize  that  a plot  of  ground  only  12  x 12  feet  will 
supply  a family  of  four  with  all  the  straAvberries 
they  can  use.  Here  is  another  thing  to  astonish 
the  amateur.  Y"ou  can  have  strawberries  the  entire 
season,  from  spring  to  well  into  the  fall.  True, 
strawberries  disappear  from  the  store  market  early, 
but  by  planting  certain  varieties  you  can  always 
have  them  on  your  table.  Look  in  this  book  under 
small  fruits  and  you  will  see  which  berries  to  plant. 

On  page  four  we  show  you  by  pictures  just  how 
easy  it  is  to  grow  your  own  plants  either  in  your 


own  home,  in  hot  beds  or  in  cold  frames,  and  on 
page  six  you  see  how  simple  it  is  to  make  your 
own  hot  beds  and  cold  frames.  Tlieir  use  is  also 
explained.  The  expense  is  hardly  worth  considering, 
and  yet  you  will  be  following  the  methods  which 
are  used  by  the  best  market  gardeners.  There  is 
no  mystery  about  the  matter.  Our  instructions 
can  be  understood  and  followed  with  ease  and  cer- 
tainty by  the  amateur  who  has  never  before  grown  a 
plant  of  any  kind. 

The  hot  bed  and  the  cold  frame  enable  you  to 
start  your  garden  from  the  original  seed.  This  is 
the  only  way  to  get  fully  satisfactory  results  and  to 
keep  the  cost  down  to  a few  cents  for  each  item  you 
grow. 

Space  is  so  much  needed  in  this  book  for  listing, 
illustrating  and  describing  vegetables,  flowers,  small 
fruits,  etc.,  that  we  cannot  include  instructions  for 
growing.  But  with  every  seed  and  plant  we  sell, 
we  include  cultural  instructions  which  are  clear  and 
explicit  down  to  the  last  detail.  The  information 
we  give  you  is  not  padded  and  complicated  with  a 


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Tell  your  neighbors  about  us.  It  will  do  us  lots  of  good.  We’d  do  as  much  for  you.  Thanks. 


lot  of  theory.  If  you  have  read  some  of  the  hooks 
published  on  gardening,  you  may  well  have  felt  that 
the  art  was  a difficult  undertaking.  What  we  give 
you  is  the  practical  directions  which  we  ourselves 
have  found  to  be  right  after  years  of  experience. 

Study  the  pictures  and  text  on  pages  four  and  six 
and  the  information  about  hot  beds  and  cold  frames. 
As  you  read,  try  to  imagine  the  wonderful  in- 
terest you  would  have  in  making  the  soil  yield  its 
abundance  for  you.  It  is  one  of  the  most  fascinat- 
ing things  in  the  world.  Then,  too,  it  has  that  most 
satisfyingly  practical  aspect  of  insuring  you  delicious 


food  at  the  cost  of  a few  pennies,  instead  of  mam 
dollars.  i 

Another  thing  to  remember  is  that  the  house  o il 
Condon  Bros,  is  always  interested  in  helping  itill 
friends  and  customers  and  not  simply  concerned  irra 
selling  them  something.  You  always  are  sure  o:B 
cordial  response  if  at  any  time  you  vtant  to  writ(  * 
in  for  special  information.  So  let’s  get  together  thisj 
year  and  have  that  garden  growing,  to  your  greai 
delight  and  profit.  Plan  now  and  get  an  early  start  i 
Yours  very  sincerely,  - J 

CONDON  BROS.,  SEEDSMEN.  » 


A Cheap  and  Easy  Way  to  Make  Your  Own  Hot  Beds! 


Hot  beds  are  generally  made  6x6  feet  in  dimen 
sion,  with  a pit  2 feet  below  the  surface  of  the  *' 
ground,  well  filled  with  fresh  horse  manure.  The 
standard  size  hot  bed  sash  most  generally  used  is 
3x6  feet,  glazed  with  6 -inch  glass.  The  size  and 
kind  of  sash  does  not  make  any  difference  with 
your  growing  plants.  (See  picture  of  hot  bed  where 
a common  window  sash  was  used  with  splendid 
results.)  You  all  have  an  extra  window  around  the 
place  somewhere  that  is  not  working  and  paying 
its  own  storage.  Get  it  working  for  you.  If  you 
will  notice  the  picture  you  will  see  part  of  the 
cross-bars  are  cut  off.  This  is  done  so  the  water 
will  run  off  and  not  leak  through  and  damage  your 
growing  plants.  Standard  hot  bed  sash  have  no 
cross-bars.  If  you  want  standard  hot  bed  sash  you 
can  buy  them  cheaper  from  the  mills  which  manu- 
facture them  than  from  any  one  handling  as  a 
side  line  only;  therefore  we  are  glad  to  refer  you 
to  Gordan  Van  Tine  Co.,  Davenport,  Iowa,  or  the 
Chicago  Millwork  Supply  Co.,  Chicago,  111.  If  you  will  mention  our  name  when  writing  them,  we  are  sure 
they  will  use  you  right.  By  all  means  get  your  hot  bed  started  this  winter.  Grow  your  owii  cabbage,  cauli- 
flower, pepper,  egg  plant,  tomato,  celery,  asters,  pansy,  verbena,  cosmos,  petunia,  salvia,  and  in  fact  any 
plants  desired.  If  you  do  not  require  over  a dozen  plants  yourself,  jmu  can  sell  all  you  grow  at  a good 
profit  to  your  neighbors.  Think  this  over;  it  is  worth  money  to  you. 


Home  Made,  But  It  Does  the  Business 


The  Difference  Between  a Hot  Bed  and  Cold  Frame  and  How  to 


For  a hot  bed  heat  is 
secured  from  a bed  of 
fermenting  manure  set 
in  the  frame  below  the 
ground  level.  The 
plants  are  grown  in  soil 
placed  to  a depth  of 
five  to  eight  inches  over 
the  manure. 

A cold  frame  consists 
of  four  boards  joined 
together  to  form  a 
frame  which  is  set  upon 
the  ground  and  covered 
with  sash.  The  heat  se- 
cured comes  from  sun- 
light only. 

Hot  beds  should  be 
placed  free  from  walls, 
so  there  will  be  space 
on  all  sides.  A location 
facing  the  south  or  southeast  should  be  selected, 
protected  on  the  north  and  west  by  buildings, 
walls  or  bushes.  Frames  should  face  the  south 
and  be  placed  so  that  no  shade  will  fall  upon 
them  during  the  day.  It  is  usual  to  dig  the  pit 
about  eighteen  inches  to  two  feet  deep.  Fresh 
horse  manure  containing  plenty  of  straw  is  most 
desirable  for  use  in  the  pit,  as  it  gives  a quick, 
intense  heat.  Before  placing  it  in  the  ground  it  is 
best  to  prolong  fermentation  as  long  as  possible 
by  mixing  it  thoroughly  every  2 or  3 davg  while 
in  the  pile. 


Before  adding  the  soil 
the  sash  should  be 
placed  over  the  frame 
for  three  or  four  days 
while  the  manure 
reaches  a good  condi- 
tion. When  the  soil  is 
finally  placed  in  the 
frame  to  a depth  of 
from  five  to  eight 
inches  it  ^hould^  be  al- 
lowed to  remain  for 
about  , four  days  until 
it  becomes  warm  and 
the  weed  seeds  germi- 
nate. It  should  then  be 
carefully  raked  and 
pressed  down,  and  your 
hot  bed  is  ready. 

The  hot  bed  should  be  made  about  two  weeks 
before  the  seeds  are  sown.  The  sash  should  be 
raised  a little  every  morning  for  ventilation.  To 
retain  the  heat  the  sash  should  be  closed  at  night 
and  when  it  is  extremely  cold  it  is  best  to  cover 
the  beds  with  boards  or  old  blankets  to  prevent 
the  plants  from  becoming  chilled. 

Bank  the  frame  above  ground  'with  straw,  ma- 
nure or  other  litter,  with  a little  soil  thrown  over 
to  hold  in  position.  ' - 


Manage  Each  Profitably 


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You  Will  Find  It  Safe,  Easy 
Convenient  and  Economical 


TO 


Order  Your  Seeds  by  Mail 

>Ne  Guarantee  Safe  Delivery  Or  Money  Refunded 

HOW  TO  ORDER 

Use  enclosed  order  sheet  and  envelope  if  possible;  if  not  any  kind  of  paper  will  do,  only  Be  Sure  to 
I ign  Your  Full  Name  and  Address,  giving  your  Post  Oflice,  County  and  State,  your  rural  Route,  Box  or 
treet  Number.  Be  sure  to  state  just  how  you  wish  order  shipped,  and  remember  if  you  order  part  from 
eni  ostpaid  Prices  in  body  of  Catalog  and  part  from  Wholesale  List  which  are  not  postpaid  prices  we  will 
til  lip  All  Not  Prepaid  by  Express  or  Freight  unless  instructed  differently,  as  the  charges  would  not  be  in- 
fllreased  any.  For  this  privilege  we  add  extras  to  well  satisfy  our  customers. 


Please  order  by  number  as  well  as  Names.  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker 


Everything  Listed  at  Postpaid  Prices  Unless 

Stated  Otherwise 

CUSTOMERS  FROM  CANADA  AND  FOREIGN  COUNTRIES 

' Must  send  Twenty-five  Cents  Additional  for  Postage  and  Packing  on  Each  Dollar’s  Worth  of  Seeds 
( Ordered.  The  additional  25c  required  for  postage  and  packing  to  Canada  does  not  cover  the  custom 
( charge.  Only  covers  the  postage  and  transportation.  Custom  charge  is  based  on  Canadian  Ruling  and 

must  be  paid  at  destination  by  customer. 

REMEMBER — We  cannot  accept  Canadian  Postage  Stamps 


How  to  Send  Money 


Post  Office  Money  Order,  Bank  Draft,  Express  Order  or  U.  S.  Postage  Stamps  in  good  condition.  Reg- 
ster  your  letter  when  sending  stamps;  this  protects  you  against  any  loss.  No  goods  shipped  C.  0.  D. 
TERMS  Cash  with  order. 

Parcel  Post  has  reduced  the  cost  of  mailing  considerably,  making  practically  every  Post  Office  in  the 
United  States  a branch  office  for  Condon’s  “Sure  Crop  Seeds.”  We  have  figured  and  proportioned  this 
lostage  reduction  right  down  to  a fraction  of  a cent  so  as  to  make  you  Rock  Bottom  Prices  on  “Sure 
Crop”  Quality  Seeds. 

Condon’s  “Sure  Crop”  Seeds 

is  now  a national  slogan  known  everywhere  as  a trade-mark  for  Pedigreed  High  Bred  Seeds  at  Honest 
Prices.  Our  aim  is  to  supply  only 

**The  Best  Seeds  Mother  Earth  Affords’* 


OUR  GUARANTEE 

We  guarantee  our  seeds  to  be  just  as  represented.  If  they  prove  otherwise,  we  will  refill  the  order  free 
(of  charge,  or  return  your  money,  but  it  must  be  understood  we  do  not  guarantee  the  crop,  thereby,  in 
common  with  all  reliable  seedsmen,  we  give  no  Warranty,  Express  or  Implied,  as  to  Purity,  Description, 
Quality,  Pi’oductiveness  or  any  other  matter  of  any  Seeds,  Bulbs  or  Plants  we  send  out,  and  we  will  not  be 
in  any  way  responsible  for  the  crop.  If  the  purchaser  does  not  accept  the  goods  on  these  terms,  they  are 
at  once  to  be  returned. — CONDON  BROS.,  Seedsmen. 

Send  Your  Personal  Check  If  It’s  Easier 

Pay  for  your  orders  with  your  personal  check  if  it  is  more  convenient.  Make  the  check  payable  to  Con- 
( don  Bros.,  Seedsmen ; slip  it  in  the  envelope  with  youi  order,  and  in  less  than  10  hours  after  receiving 
j your  order  it  will  be  carefully  filled  with  “Seeds  That  Grow”  and  on  the  way  back  to  you  by  fast  Mail- 
I Express  or  Freight  as  you  ordered  it.  CONDON  BROS.,  Seedsmen, 

Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm.  Rockford,  111. 


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Tell  your  neighbors  about  us — It  will  help  like  everything — We’d  do  as  much  for  you. 


Your  Big  Free  Premiums  for  1922 

Every  Order,  Large  or  Small,  Gets  Some  of  These 
Valuable  Seeds  FREE 


With  each  order  for  25c  you  may  select  any  one  of  the  rare 
premiums  offerecl,  two  with  5«c  orders,  3 with  75c  orders,  or 
the  entire  assortment  of  5 on  orders  for  $1.00  or  more. 


CONDON’S  Red  Top  Globe  TURNIP 


Is  a sport  from 
the  well  known 
Purple  Top  and 
we  believe  it  to 
be  sweeter,  firmer 
and  more  prolific. 
Select  the  ones 
you  desire.  They 
are  free  and  you 
will  find  them  all 
listed  on  the  order 
sheet  enclosed 
and  all  you  have 
to  do  is  put  a 
cross  in  front  of 
those  you  desire, 
mail  your  order 
and  we  will  have 
them  on  the  way 
back  to  you  dou- 
^ble  quick. 


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Made  Up  Specially  for  Your  Girls  and  Boys 


Give  them  a Garden  of  their  own.  Let  each  one  get  right  down  and  scratch  old  Mother 
larth.  See  how  much  they  can  actually  produce  from  an  investment  in  good  seeds.  It 

will  be  a revelation  to  them  and  probably  lend  a 
big  influence  towards  keeping  them  safe  and  sound 
in  matured  years.  Most  of  the  Big  Successful  men 
of  today  started  on  the  farm  or  in  small  towns  and 
all  of  them  will  tell  you  the  greatest  education  of 
all,  both  for  the  mind  and  the  body,  is  gardening 
and  farming.  This  collection  is  practically  sold  at 
cost  in  order  to  interest  your  girls  and  boys — like 
I have  mine — in  keeping  close  to  nature.  Give  them 
this  opportunity  by  ordering  this  special  collection 
of  choice  vegetable  seeds  for  them. 


A PERSONAL  LETTER  FROM  MY  BOY  TO  YOUR 
BOYS  AND  GIRLS. 

Did  you  have  a Junior  Vegetable  garden  last 
year?  If  not  be  sure  and  have  one  this  year.  It’s 
lots  of  fun,  besides  I made  a little  money  on  it  and 
bought  a pair  of  Belgian  Hare  Rabbits  and  had 
some  left  to  help  pay  on  my  bike  that  Dad  bought 
for  me.  I’m  hoping  to  make  enough  on  my  garden 
and  Rabbits  next  season  to  pay  up  in  full  for  my 
bike.  Ma  says  my  garden  experience  is  worth  more 
to  me  than  a year  at  college.  I don’t  know  just 
what  she  means,  but  I guess  it  must  be  true.  Write 
or  come  and  see  us  some  time.  Good-bj^e.  From 
Your  friend, 

LEONARD  CONDON,  JR. 


Here  it  i$,  just  like  I planted,  and  we  call  it  the 

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PRINTED  ON  EACH  PACKAGE 

One  Large  Package  Each  of  the  Following: 

BEANS— EARLY  WAX  LETTUCE— CURLED 

BEET— EARLY  MUSK  MELON— GEM 

CABBAGE — LATE  Radish — Mixed,  Early  and  Late 

CARROT— TABLE  SPINACH— SUMMER 

SWEET  CORN— EARLY  POPCORN— WHITE  RICE 


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One  Large  Package  Each  of  the  Following: 


BEANS— Golden  Wax 
BEANS — Giant  Stringless  Green 
Pod 

BEET — Blood  Turnip 
CABBAGE — Early  Summer 
CARROT — Select  Danvers 
CELERY— White  Plume 


CUCUMBER — Long  Green 
CORN,  SWEET — Early  Minnesota 
LETTUCE— Early  Curled 
MELON — Musk,  Rocky  Ford 
MELON — Water,  Sweetheart 
ONION — Yellow  Globe  Danvers 
PARSNIP— Hollow  Crown 


PEAS — Nott’s  Excelsior 
RADISH — Scarlet  Turnip 
RADISH— Icicle 
SPINACH— Long  Standing 
SQUASH— Hubbard 
TURNIP— Purple  Top 
TOMATO — Beauty 


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FREE  BLOOMERf 


16  Big  Packets  Postpaid 
Only  4-Qc 


Beau 


] One  I^arge  Package  each  of  the  follow 
I ing  varieties : 

Alyssum — Little  Gem,  Called  the  snow 
white  carpet-plant,  fragrant. 

Aster — Mixed.  Most  beautiful,  strik 

ing  and  distinct  colors. 

Butterfly  Flower.  (Schizanthus.) 

tifully  marked  and  spotted. 
Calliopsis — Mixed.  Flowers  yellovi 
orange,  crimson,  red  and  brown. 
Cosmos — Mixed.  Lovely  flowers  o 

white,  pink,  crimson  and  purple. 
Marigold — Mixed.  Fine  double  flower 
of  rich  and  beautiful  colors. 
Mignonette — Sweet.  Large  flowereil 
The  old  favorite  sweet  Mignonette. 
Morning  Bride — Mixed.  (Scabiosa.)  Ele 
gant  cut  flowers,  keep  long. 

Pansy — Mixed.  Most  beautiful,  nniqu 
and  varied  colors. 

Petunia — Mixed.  Embracing  all  color! 
including  striped. 

Phlox — Mixed.  An  endless  show  of  brilliant  colored  floweri 
Pink — Double  Mixed  (Dianthus).  All  the  new  and  hrightes 
colors. 

Poppy — Mixed.  A dazzling  mixture  of  beautiful  double  vari« 
ties. 

Snap  Dragon — Mixed  (Antirrhinum).  Finest  colors.  Very  fra 
grant. 

Sweet  Peas — Mixed.  A choice  selection  of  the  Eekford  varie 
ties. 

Verbena — ’Mixed.  The  richest  and  most  brilliant  colors. 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois 


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Palmetto 


early  maturing-  and  prolific  variety, 
producing-  an  abundance  of  very  larg-e,  deep 
g-reen  shoots  of  good  quality.  Packet,  5 ets.; 
ounce,  .10  ets.;  14  !*>•»  18  cts.;  14  !*>♦>  33  cts.;  lb., 
po.stpaid. 


2^9  Bonvallet’s 


Giant 


BONVALLET’S  GIANT  Asparagus  is  superior 
to  all  others.  We  have  grown  and  thoroughly  tested 
every  known  variety  of  Asparagus  but — in  the 
American  climate  at  least — Bonvallet’s  Giant  is 
the  king  of  all  Asparagus.  It  is  superior  in  every 
way,  larger,  earlier,  quicker  in  growth,  more  con- 
tinuous in  bearing  and  more  uniform  in  size.  The 
stalks  average  about  an  inch  in  diameter,  the 
usual  bunch  of  14  shoots  is  12l4  inches  in  circum- 
ference, and  weighs  about  2 pounds.  It  is  delicious 
in  flavor,  extremely  tender,  and  equally  well 
adapted  to  all  sections  of  the  country.  It  is  also 
less  susceptible  to  disease,  having  yielded  abundant 
crops  where  all  other  varieties  have  entirely  suc- 
cumbed. (See  cut.)  Packet,  10  cts.;  ounce,  16 
cts.;  lb.,  42  cts.;  ^ lb.,  65  cts.;  lb.,  $1.00; 
postpaid. 


' 1 

strong.  Healthy 

1 Two  Year  Old  Roots 

i - - • 

Postpaid 

Per 

Doz. 

Per 

100 

'1219  Bonvallet’s  Giant 

1 40c 

$2.00 

1222  Palmetto  

1 35c 

1.75 

221  Conover’s  Colossal  .... 

1 30c 

1.50 

220  Columbian  TVEahi.  White. 

1 35c 

1.75 

The  larg-est  and  most  extensively  used  g-reen 
variety.  Shoots  bright  green,  sometim.es  show- 
ing a purple  tinge  at  the  top.  Quality  very  ten- 
der. Abundant  yielder.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce, 
9 ets.;  1/4  Ib.,  16  cts.;  i/4  lb.,  30  cts,;  lb„  55  ct.s.; 
postpaid. 


220  Columbian  Mammoth  White 

An  exceptionally  large  sized  variety  of  su- 
perior quality,  tenderness  and  flavor.  Color, 
clear  white  until  four  to  six  inches  above  the 
ground.  Packet,  8 cts.;  ounce,  14  cts.;  lb., 
27  cts.;  % lb.,  42  cts.;  lb.,  78  cts.;  postpaid. 


219  Bonvallet’s  Giant 


Not 

Prepaid 

See  Page 

157  for 
Larger 
Quantities 


CONDON’S  asparagus 

Delicious 


Most  Profitable  Vegetable  for  Market  Gardeners 
and  Home  Use.  Everybody  receiving  this  catalog 
wlio  owns  or  has  a lease  on  any  land  should  ])laiit 
at  least  a hundred  roots  of  this  delicious  vegetable, 
it  yields  the  first  returns  in  the  spring  when  vege- 
tables are  expensive  and  so  highly  relished.  $500.00 
l)er  Acre  Profit  is  a common  yield.  Perfectly  hardy 
and  Avhen  once  established  lasts  for  years.  For 
immediate  returns  we  recommend  purchasing  our 
two-yoar-old  thrifty  roots  setting  in  the  sprip^- 
and  the  following  spring  you  can  market  a gooil 
crop  and  bigger  ones  each  succeeding  year.  Whei't 
one  needs  several  thousand  roots  and  don't  feei 
like  investing  in  so  many  at  once,  it  is  sometimes 
advisable  to  purchase  part  roots  and  part  seed, 
sowing  the  seed  in  drills  in  early  spring  and  in  two 
years’  time  you  Avill  have  thousands  of  roots  at  a 
very  low  cost.  By  all  means  start  your  bed  this 
year.  Don’t  put  it  off  any  longer.  Our  free  cul- 
ture Leaflet  furnished  with  every  order  gives  you 
full  instructions  how  to  grow  Asparagus  profit- 
ably. 


Common  Sense  Cnltnie  Difectiosg  printed  on  all  packages. 


12  Do  not  work  among  or  pick  beans  when  the  leaves  are  wet;  it  causes  “spotted  fever,”  called  anthracnose 


CONDON’S  “Sure 
STRINGLESS 


Long  Podded  Everbearing  Variety 
Very  Early,  Excellent  Quality 
Delicious  Flavor,  Big  Yielder 
Ready  to  Pick  in  45  Days 


227  Condon’s  “Sure  Crop”  Stringless 


CONDON’S  Northern  Grown  Seed  BEANSi 


“Direct  from  the  Grower  to  the  Sower” 

Dwarf  Green  Podded  Varieties 


The  photograph  below  was  taken  on  one  of  our  seed  farms  at  Rockford, 
field  alone  we  had  eighty  acres  of  Beans.  That’s  a few,  isn’t  it?  But 


Illinois,  and  on  thisjW 

dghty  acres  of  Beans.  That’s  a tew,  isn’t  it?  But  it’s  only  a very  small  portion  of 
our  actual  plantings  which  totals  very  close  to  a thousand  acres.  With  extensive  plantings  like  these 
we  are  in  position  to  select  and  breed  our  seed  to  a far  higher  degree  of  perfection  than  most  people, 
and  by  this  careful  selection,  roguing  and  hand-picking,  we  have  Beans  that  are  really  worth  more 
than  are  less  carefully  selected  seed,  but  you  don’t  pay  even  as  much  as  most  dealers  ask,  if  you  buy 
direct  from  us,  for  being  actual  growers  we  save  ymu  the  jobber’s  profit.  Our  Bean  Crops  this  year 
are  fine — All  big  plump  seed — good  color — fully  matured  that  germinates  95  to  100%.  Our  Prices  are 
Low  for  such  High  Quality  Seed  and  we  want  you  to  order  early  and  tell  your  Neighbors  to  send  their; 
orders  also.  They  will  thank  you  at  harvest.  We  thank  you  now. 

CONDON  BROS.,  SEEDSMEN. 


This  extra  early  variety,  although  comparatively  new,  has  been  widely 
distributed,  and  we  have  yet  to  hear  anything  but  praise  about  its  fine 
quality  and  other  merits;  it  is  an  ideal  Snap  Bean,  producing  a fine  crop 
of  round,  straight,  solid,  fleshy  pods  averaging  6^  inches  long,  wonder- 
fully tender  and  brittle,  without  a trace  of  tough  interlining,  and  having 
no  string  when  broken,  excepting  when  the  pods  are  quite  old.  The  flavor 
is  most  delicious,  while  the  delicate  green  color  of  the  pods  is  retained 
after  cooking,  adding  to  its  attractiveness  when  served.  The  plants  are 
of  robust,  compact  habit,  unexcelled  in  bearing  qualities,  maturing  the 
crop  very  regularly.  It  is  extra  early,  the  pods  being  fit  to  pick  three  to 
four  days  before  other  varieties  of  equal  size.  Packet,  8 cts.;  lb.,  20  cts.; 
lb..  So  cts.;  2 lbs.,  60  cts.;  postpaid. 


“The  Great  Southern  Shipper” 


223  Black  Seeded  Valentine 


This  Bean  possesses  all  the  merits  of  the  Red  Valentine,  and  in 
addition  the  pod  is  fully  one-third  longer,  perfectly  round  and 
.straight,  and  of  a beautiful  green  color.  It  is  equally  as  hard5'’  in 
every  respect  as  the  Refugee,  while  the  Beans  are  produced  in  enor- 
mous quantities.  Suited  for  both  early  and  late  planting;  its  great 
hardiness  withstands  light  frost.  Market  gardeners  find  the  Black  Valentine  a profitable  sort  to  grow, 
as  the  pods  are  of  handsome  appearance  and  good  quality.  For  any  purpose  this  Bean  will  be  found 
exceedingly  valuable.  Ready  to  pick  in  42  days.  Packet,  6 ct.s.;  % lb.,  15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  2 lbs.,  45 
cts.;  postpaid. 


Please  order  by  number  as  well  as  Names.  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker 


is 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Kocktord,  Illinois 


in 


A TV  TO  Dwarf  Green  Podded  Varieties — Continued 
“A  Quick  and  Sure  Money  Crop” 


Actual 

otograph 

ne-half 

latural 

size 


continuous  bearer.  The 
first  in  Spring- — the  last 
in  Fall.  Absolutely  string- 
less  regardless  of  age. 
Very  tender  and  of  de- 
licious  flavor. 

One  of  the  best  Early  Strhigless  Round 
Podded  Green  Snap  Beans  for  market  or 
home  use.  Extremely  early,  very  produc- 
tive, unusually  hardy,  handsome  appear- 
ance, entirely  stringless,  finest  quality, 
dwarf  bushy  variety,  bearing  immense  quantities 
of  long,  thick  fleshed  round,  pods.  Excellent  for 
spring,  summer  or  fall  planting.  Our  seed  is  of 
the  true  strain;  originator’s  stock.  (See  photo- 
graph.) Packet,  7 cts.;  34  lb.,  15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.; 
2 lbs.,  45  cts.;  postpaid. 


224  “Bounlifur 


225  Burpee’s  Stringless 
Green  Pod 


i 22«  Giant  Stringless 
Green  Pod 

iiilly  as  Good  as  Burpee’s  Stringless 


and  25  Per  Cent  Bigger  Yield 

ven  to  ten  days  later,  with  round,  slender 
ds,  fully  one-third  longer.  Plant  very 
bust,  strong  grower,  excellent  for  can- 
ig,  for  market  or  home  consumption, 
e recommend  it  to  follow  Burpee’s.  Pods 
Ittle  and  stringless  at  all  times.  (See 
otograph.)  Packet,  7 cts.;  V2  Ik.,  15  cts.; 
,,  25  cts.;  2 ll>s.,  45  cts.;  postimid. 

■29  Improved  Refugee, 
or  1000  to  1 

Excellent  Shipper  or  Canner 

Our  strain  is  extra  fine,  of  true  bush 
•owth,  fifteen  inches  in  height,  branching 
leelv.  The  pods  are  nearly  round,  light 
■eeh,  five  inches  long,  tapering  to  a slen- 
>r  point:  fieshv,  brittle  and  mild  in  flavor, 
ith  slight  strings.  Rather  later  than  the 
her  green-podded  sorts,  but  extremely 
"olific.  Packet,  7 cts.;  % 11).,  15  cts.;  lb.. 


m ' thick,  broad,  long  , and  uniform; 

w ' : meaty,  tender,  fine  quality;  abso- 

m.  , lutely  stringless.  Good  shell  Bean 

for  winter  use.  A splendid  market 
fe*.  variety.  Packet,  7 cts.;  V2.  lb.,  15 

^ cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  2 lbs.,  45  cts.;  post- 

’ 1',  paid. 

f ' 230  Long  Yellow 

6 Weeks 

A Standard  Variety 

Vines  large,  vigorous, 
branching,  productive,  with 
large  leaves  and  lilac  blos- 
soms;  pods  long,  straight, 
narrow,  handsome ; Beans 
long  kidney- shaped, 

^ color  yel  lowish-drad. 

Very  hardy  anb 
extra  early.  Packet, 

7 cts.;  Vs  lb.,  15  cts.; 
228  Giant  Stringless  n>,,  25  cts.;  2 lbs.,  45 

Green  Pod  d*  ? postpaid. 


ets,;-2  lbs.,  4.5-  cts.;  postpaid, 


f Common  Sense  Culture  Directions  printed  on  all  packages 


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Market  Gardeners’  Special  Price  List,  Back  Part  of  Catalog 


BEANS 


Condon’s  Improvec| 
Earliest  Red  Valentine 


226  Condoii’s  Imp*  Earliest  Red  Valentine 


“America’s  Standard  Greei 
Podded  Dwarl  Snap  Bean’, 

This  grand  variety  is  a great  in 
provement  over  the  original  Red  Va. 
entine,  which  it  has  now  entirely  suf 
planted,  and  is  very  much  earlieij 
often  ready  to  pick  in  45  days  fron 
planting.  The  healthy,  vigorous  planh 
are  usually  hardy,  successfully  witl, 
standing  early  frosts;  it  may  there! 
fore  be  planted  very  early.  This  witi 
its  quick  development,  makes  it  tli 
earliest  large-podded  variety;  and  o 
this  account  it  is  extensively  growi 
by  truckers  over  wide  sections  of  tfc 
country,  though  it  is  equally  desirabi 
for  home  gardens. 

It  will  always  yield  a large  cro 
of  handsome  long,  round,  fleshy  pod 
rich  green  in  color  and  unsurpasse 
tenderness  when  gathered  younj 
when  it  is  practically  stringless.  It  i 
the  Standard  Snap  Bean,  not  only  fc 
the  earliest  but  for  successive  plan1 
ings,  bearing  up  to  frost.  See  cui 
Packet,  7 ets.;  % lb.,  15  cts.;  lb.,  25  ets: 
2 lbs.,  45  cts.;  postpaid* 


Beans  for  Dry  Shelling  and  Baking 


These  Are  Grown  Exclusively  to  Use  as  Shell  Beans,  Either  Green  or  Dried  for  Winter 


234  White  Marrow 


Vines  slender,  spreading,  with 
cliort  runners  and  small  leaves;, 
very  prolific;  pods  broad,  green, 
cnanging  to  yellow;  seed  large, 
ovoid,  clear  white;  cooking  very 
dry  and  mealy.  Packet,  6 cts.;  % 
lb.,  15  ets.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  2 lbs.,  45 
cts.$  postpaid. 


233  Red  Kidney 


The  good,  old-fashioned  baking 
bean.  Our  stock  is  extra  select 
Northern  grown.  Packet,  6 cts.; 
Vs  lb.,  15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  2 lbs., 
45  ct.s*;  po.stpaid. 


236 


Royal  Dwarf  WInte 
IGdney 


236  Royal  Dwarf  Kidney 


The  plants  of  this  late  variety 
also  called  White  Kidney,  are  uj: 
right,  very  large,  branching,  wit 
large,  broad  leaves.  The  pods  ar 
coarse,  dark  green  and  about  si 
inches  long.  Seed  large,  whiti; 
kidney  shaped,  slightly  flattene 
and  of  excellent  quality,  for  farr 
ily  use  either  green  shelled  c 
dry.  Packet,  7 cts.;  % lb.,  15  cts, 
lb.,  25  cts.;  2 lbs.,  45  cts.;  postpaic 


Dwarf  Horticultural  or  Cranberry 


Vines  very  productive,  compact,  upright,  with  large 
leaves.  Pods  medium  in  length,  broad  and  thick,  curved, 
with  splashes  of  bright  red  on  a yellowish  ground.  Packet, 
7 cts,;  Yz  lb.,  18  cts.;  lb.,  30  cts.;  2 lbs.,  55  cts.;  postpaid. 


23S  White  Mexican  Tree 


Big  cropper.  A specie  of  Pea  Bean,  bred  to  resist  extreme 
heat,  and  is  therefore  especially  suited  for  planting  in  the 

South.  Packet,  6 cts.;  Y2.  lb.,  15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  2 lbs.,  45 
cts.;  postpaid. 


232  CONDON’S  Improved  White  Navy 
or  Army  BEAN 


The  Greatest  Money  Maker  of  All.  $100.00  per 
Acre  Profit  Not  Uncommon 

Our  Improved  Strain  of  White  Navy  Beans  are  second  to 
none.  All  northern  grown  from  re-selected  true  seed,  care- 
fully milled  and  hand  picked;  very  uniform  size  seed  that 
will  plant  evenly  and  reproduce  a quality  of  Beans  that  will 
sell  always  at  good  prices.  Plant  at  least  enough  for  your 
own  use  next  winter.  Packet,  5 cts.;  % lb.,  12  cts.;  lb.,  20 
cts.;  2 lbs.,  35  cts.;  postpaid. 


rnrp roved  White  Navy 


Please  order  by  number  as  well  as  names.  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


15 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois 

: BEANS  Dwarf  Yellow  Podded  or  Wax  Snap  Varieties 


Money  Maker 


CONDON’S 

Earliest  Market 


‘‘Mammoth  Podded  Stringless  Wax” 

i The  Earliest)  Hardiest,  Most  Prolific  Flat  Pod- 
I led  Wax  Bean  We  Have  Ever  Seen — ABSO- 
ILUTELY  RUST-PROOF.  Our  Own  Origination. 
tA  Hybrid  Selection  From  The  Famous  Rust  Proof 
I Black  Wax. 


" Veri^  robust,  busby  plant  bearing  enormous  crops 
of  handsome  flat  golden  yellow  pods  6 to  7 inches 
long.  Without  doubt  this  bean  is  the  hardiest  of 
all  wax  beans,  consequent!}^  may  be  planted  very 
early  and  will  yield  an  abundant  crop  far  ahead  of 
any  known  sort.  Quality  is  delicious,  pods  long 

[thick  and  meaty,  and  absolutely  stringless. 

For  FIRST  CROP,  either  for  home  or 
market,  we  recommend  this  as  the  BEST 
and  BIGGEST  MONEY-MAKER.  Packet, 
jlO  cts. ; V2  20  cts. ; lb 
j]65  cts.;  postpaid. 


^47  Yosemit 


A Good  Second  Harly  iseam 

! A grand  variety,  yielding  immense  yellow,  waxy  pods, 

I aften  7 inches  long ; thick,  meaty  and  absolutely  string- 
i'hss,  cooking  tender  and  delicious.  It  is  a robust  growing 
:5ort,  needing  to  be  planted  twice  as  far  apart  as  ordinary 
bush  Beans.  Succeeds  well  in  poor  soils.  Packet,  8 cts. ; 
7^2  lb.,  18  cts.;  lb.,  30  cts.;  2 lbs.,  55  cts.;  postpaid. 

'^45  Stringless  Refugee  Wax 

Excellent  Canner — Family  Favorite 


The  stock  which  we  offer  is  much  superior  to  that  com- 
monly sold,  being  very  true.  Every  plant  can  be  de- 
pended upon  to  produce  thick,  fleshy,  round,  stringless 
wax-like  pods  of  fine  quality  and  of  a clear  creamy  white 
color.  Pods  four  to  five  inches  in  length.  Packet,  8 cts. ; 
1/2  lb.,  18  cts. ; lb.,  30  cts. ; 2 lbs.,  55  cts. ; postpaid. 


This  is  What  Your  Neighbors  Say  About  Us 


Dear  Sir:  Mayport,  Pa.,  R.  No.  3. 

I cannot  express  in  words  how  much  pleased  I am 
with  your  seed.  I have  tried  a good  many  different 
kinds  of  seeds  but  have  found  none  as  reliable  as 
Condon’s.  I have  used  your  seeds  for  the  past  three 
years.  I raise  lots  of  Vegetables  each  year  and  Con- 
don’s Seeds  get  all  my  praise.  I told  a neighbor 
about  your  seeds  and  she  tried  them  and  now  would 
not  use  anything  but  Condon’s  Seed.  You  can  pub- 
lish if  you  wish.  Your  customer, 

Mrs.  W.  D.  Kunselman. 


Sunderland,  Mass.,  July  28. 

Gentlemen: 

All  the  seeds  which  we  purchased  of  you  the 
past  spring-  have  g-iven  excellent  satisfaction. 
We  intend  to  buy  all  our  market  g-arden  seeds 
of  you  for  next  spring’s  planting  and  wish  to 
buy  them  early. 

S.  B.  K.  Doolittle. 


Common  Sense  Culture  Directions  printed  on  all  packages 


16 


Plant  a few  beans  ever}'  two  weeks  and  have  them  tender  and  stringless  all  summer  long 

BEANS— DwarfYellow  Podded  or  Wax 

242  CONDON’S  Rust-Proof  Golden  Wax 


One  of  the  Finest  Wax  Beans  in  Cultivation;  Enor 
mous  Yielder;  of  Robust  Growth;  Handsome 
Yellow  Stringless  Flat  Pods  of  Unsur- 
passed Quality;  The  Standard 
Flat  Wax-Podded  Variety 


Although  this  is  not  the  earliest  Dwarf  Wax  Bean,  yet  it  is  s< 
sure  to  produce  heavy  crops  of  large,  attractive  pods,  no  matte 
whether  sown  early  or  late,  that  it  has  found  a very  high  place  ii 
the  estimation  of  both  home  and  market  growers.  The  pods  ar 
exceedingly  handsome,  being  of  large  size,  very  thick,  and  un 
usually  fleshy.  The  quality  is  tender,  brittle  and  entirely  withou 
strings  or  fibers  at  all  stages  until  maturity,  while  the  color  is  riel 
golden-yellow.  There  is  no  strain  of  Golden  Wax  that  will  exee 
the  stock  we  offer.  Packet,  8 cts.;  lb.,  18  cts.;  lb.,  30  cts.: 
2 lbs.,  55  cts.;  postpaid. 


242 

Condon'.s  Rust- 
Proof  Golden 
Wax 


241  CONDON’S  ProKfic  or 
Improved  Black  Wax 

Best  of  All  Second  Early  Round 
Podded  Yellow  Stringless  Wax 
for  Market  or  Home  Use 

This  improved  strain  of  Black  Wax  we 
Offer  under  this  name  is  exceptionally 
productive,  very  hardy,  reliable  and  of 
the  best'  quality.  Tt-is  very  extensively 
used  for  snaps  for  the  home  garden  and 
market.  The  plants  are  medium  sized,  . ' 
erect  in  growth,  with  small  foliage,  very 
vigorous,  early  intermediate  in  season 
with  longer  bearing  period  than  most  , 
sorts.  The  pods  are  of  medium  length,  p,  . 
four  and  one-fourth  to  four  and  one-half  h; 
inches,  borne  well  up  from  the  ground,  gx' 
curved,  cylindrical  and  fleshy.  They  are 
of  a clear,  light  golden  yellow  color  and  * 
remain  a long  time  in  condition  for  use 
as  snaps.  Packet,  7 cts.;  % Ib.,  15  cts.;  lb., 

25  cts.;  2 lbs.,  45  cts.;  postpaid. 

243  Currie’s  Rust-Proof 
Black  Wax 

A Great  Favorite  with  Southern 
Truckers  — Extremely  Early, 

Hardy,  Robust  Grower 

While  this  is  a standard  market  garden 
sort,  it  gives  excellent  satisfaction  in  the 
home  garden.  The  vine  is  a very  vigorous 
grower  and  about  the  hardiest  of  the  wax 
sorts.  A very  early  variety,  bearing  an 
abundance  of  handsome  yellow  pods 
of  excellent  quality  and  delicious 
flavor.  The  pods  are  longer  than 
most  varieties,  of  oval  shape,  and  as 
its  name  indicates,  practically  rust- 
proof. Packet,  7 cts.;  i/o  lb.,  15  cts.; 
lb.,  25  cts.;  2 Ib.s.,  45  cts.;  postpaid. 


241 


Condon’s  Prolific 
Black  Wax 


243  Currie’s  Rust-Proof  Black  Wax 


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BEANS — Dwarf  Yellow  Podded  or  Wax  (Conttad) 


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238  Challenge  Black  Wax 

King  of  the  Early  Round  Pods  for  Market  or 
Home  Garden 

Continued  experience  has  satisfied  us  of  the  great  merit 
of  this  variety  as  the  earliest — wax  podded  bean.  In 
all  of  our  many  comparisons  of  this  bean  with  other- 
extra  early  round  podded  sorts,  we  have  found  it  the 
first  to  give  a full  picking  of  pods  which  were  of  very 
excellent  quality.  The  plants  although  small,  are  com- 
pact and  erect,  bearing  pods  well  up  from  the  ground. 
The  pods  are  an  attractive  medium  yellow  in  color,  me- 
dium sized,  about  four  and  one-fourth  inches  long,  round- 
ish oval,  considerably  curved,  fleshy,  crisp,  tender  and 
stringless.  Seed  jet  black,  longer  and  more  curved  than 
Prolific  German  Wax.  We  consider  this  the  best  first 
early  round  podded  wax  bean  for  the  home  or  market 
garden.  Packet,  7 cts.;  Vz  Ih.,  Itt  cts.;  lb.,  28  ets.;  2 lbs., 
50  cts.;  postpaid. 

244  Round  Pod  Kidney  Brittle  Wax 

Extra  Early — Superb  Quality 

A bean  of  superb  quality,  extreme  earliness  and  sur- 
prising productiveness.  The  pods  are  nearly  straight 
and  often  attain  a length  of  6 inches.  Are  very  tender, 
entirely  stringless  and  very  fleshy.  The  plants  are  of 
vigorous  growth,  with  large  foliage,  and  are  completely 
loaded  with  the  handsome  pods.  Packet,  8 cts.;  Vz  Ih., 
22  cts.;  lb.,  40  cts.;  2 lbs.,  75  cts.;  postpaid. 


246  Ward  well’s  Kidney  Wax 

Immensely  Productive.  One  of  the  Handsomest 
Wax  Podded  Beans.  Our  Seed  Is  Home- 
Grown  Re-Selected,  Pedigreed  Stock 
Market  Gardeners  Favorite 

The  Bean  is  entirely  distinct  from  that  of  all  other 
Wa.x  varieties.  It  is  a very  eariy  variety,  ripening  only 
a little  later  than  Golden  Wax  and  yields  a larger  crop. 
Pods,  6^  to  7 inches  long,  straight,  flat,  waxy-yellow, 
brittle  and  stringless.  Desirable  for  every  climate.  Can 
be  grown  with  great  profit  in  the  South  for  early  ship- 
ment North.  They  always  command  a ready  sale  in  every 
market.  Packet,  7 cts.;  Vz  lb,  16  cts.;  lb.,  28  cts.;  2 lbs., 
50  ct.s.;  postpaid. 


240  CONDON’S  Improved  Davis’  White  Wax 

The  Great  Shipping  Bean — Hardy,  Very  Pro- 
ductive, Practically  Rust  Proof 

Hardy  White-seeded  Wax  Bean  of  really  choice  quality! 
The  beans,  being  pure  white,  present  the  most  attractive 
appearance  when  cooked.  The  pods  remain  tender  longer 
tl^an  those  of  any  other  white  seeded  variety,  and  the 
plants  continue  in  bearing  for  a long  period.  It  out- 
yields  the  old  Davis’  Wax,  while  it  is  far  superior  in 
quality.  The  pods  are  straight,  of  a bright  lemon-yellow, 
brittle,  meaty,  and  entirely  stringless  at  all  stages  of 
growth.  It  is  what  canners  and  gardeners  have  been 
seeking  for  years,  as  it  combines  quantity  and  quality, 
and  can  be  used  as  a string-bean  until  large  enough  to 
shell,  while  the  seed,  being  large  and  pure  white,  are 
very  desirable  shell  beans  both  for  summer  and  winter 
use.  Packet,  8 cts.;  % lb.,  18  cts.;  lb,.  30  cts.;  2 lbs.,  55 
cts.;  postpaid. 


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This  year  plant  a few  Lima  Beans,  They’re  Delicious.  Plant  Limas  with  seed  "eye”  down 


The  Best  LIMA  or  BUTTER  BEANS 

249  King  of  the  Garden  Pole  Lima 

Giant  Podded — Biggest  Yielder  of  All  and  Finest  Quality—Our 
Seed  Re-selected 

A strong  grower  and  uniformly  large  podded.  The  pods  fre- 
quently contain  5 to  6 very  large  beans.  Beans  of  excellent 
quality,  easily  shelled:  of  large  size  and  handsome  appearance. 

Packet,  8 cts.;  Yz  lb.,  20  cts.;  lb.,  35  cts.;  2 lbs.,  60  cts.;  postpaid. 

251  Seibert’s  Early  Pole  Lima 

Earliest  of  All  Pole  Limas 

In  earliness,  ease  of  shelling,  size,  beauty  and  quality  of  the  green 
beans,  this  variety  leads  all  other  early  limas  for  either  the  home 
garden  or  market.  The  vines  are  vigorous  and  remarkably  produc- 
tive. The  pods  are  medium  green,  large,  flat,  about  five  inches 
long,  moderately  curved.  The  green  shell  beans  are  very  large,  very 
tender  and  of  finest  quality.  This  standard  early  pole  lima  was  in- 
troduced in  189  5.  Seed  ovoid,  flat  with  slight  greenish  tinge.  Packet, 

7 cts.;  '/a  lb.,  18  cts.;  lb,,  32  cts,;  2 lbs.,  58  cts.;  postpaid. 

250  Large  White  Pole  Lima 

•‘All  Old  Standard  Favorite” 

Vine  tall  growing,  vigorous,  but  slender;  leaves  medium  sized, 
smooth,  light  green:  pods  borne  in  clusters,  long,  broad,  very  thin, 
dark  green;  seed  very  large,  flat,  greenish  white.  Packet,  7 cts.;  ^2  lb., 

18  cts.;  lb.,  32  cts.;  2 lbs.,  58  cts.;  postpaid. 

BUSH  UMAS 

252  Burpee’s  Improved  Bush  Lima 

Very  Earliest  Large 
Seeded  Busk  Limas 

The  plants  are  vigor- 
ous a n d productive. 

The  pods  are  medium 
green,  very  large,  about 
five  inches  long,  thick 
and  usually  contain 
four  beans,  which  are 
unusually  - thick,  of 
largest  size  and  of  ex- 
cellent quality.  Seed 
very  large,  thick  and 
usually  shows  a green- 
ish white  tinge  which 
is  generally  considered 
an  indication  of  supe- 
rior quality.  One  of 
the  best  and  most  ex- 
tensively used  bush 
limas  'for  the  market  as 
well  as  home  garden. 

Packet,  lO  cts.;  % lb., 
cts.;  lb.,  45  cts.; 

2 lbs.,  S3  cts.;  post- 
paid. 

252  Burpee’s  Improved  Bush  Lima 


256  Henderson’s  Bush  Lima— 

Valuable  variety  on  account  of  its  earliness  and  wonderful  produc- 
tiveness, continuing  to  grow  and  set  pods  until  stopped  by  frosts. 
Its  popularity  increases  every  yeai-.  Rich,  buttery  Limas — the  true 
flavor — even  better.  Vines  are  without  runners,  small,  bright  green 
and  Lima-like;  flowers  small,  yellowish  white,  borne  in  clusters  and 
often  above  the  'foliage.  Pods  short,  flat  and  contain  from  three  to 
five  beans,  which  are  of  delicious  quality.  Packet,  7 cts.;  % lb.,  19 
cts.;  lb.,  34  cts.;  2 lbs.,  60  cts.;  postpaid, 

253  Burpee’s  Bush  Lima — seeded 

A bush  form  of  the  large  white  Lima,  growing  about  2 0 inches 
high,  the  pods  and  Beans  are  nearly  the  same  size  as  the  latter. 
While  not  as  early  as  the  “Henderson”  its  large  size  commends  it 

to  many.  Packet,  8 cts.;  Vz  lb.,  22  cts.;  lb.,  38  cts.;  2 lbs.,  70  cts.;  postpaid, 

254  Dreer’s  Bush  Lima 

A bush  form  of  Dreer’s  Pole  Lima.  Beans  thick,  sweet  and  suc- 
culent, growing  close  together  in  the  pods.  Growth  vigorous,  about 
IS  inches  high,  rvith  abundant  foliage.  Grows  well  even  in  dry  sea- 
son. Packet,  S cts.;  % lb.,  22  cts.;  lb.,  40  cts.;  2 lbs.,  75  cts.;  post- 
paid. 


255  Fordhook  Bush  Lima 


The  largest  bush  form  of  the  popular  “Potato”  Lima.  The  plants 
often  grow  2 0 inches  in  height,  of  true  bush  form;  pods  4 to  5 inches 
long,  contain  3 to  5 large,  delicious  Limas  nearly  as  large  a.gain  as 
the  original  type  and  is  4 to  6 days  earlier,  bearing  freely  throughout 
the  season.  Packet,  9 cts.;  % lb.,  23  cts.;  lb.,  44  cts.;  2 lbs.,  85 
cts.;  postpaid. 


249  King  of  the  Garden  Pole  Lima 


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POLE  BEANS 

Burger’s  Giant  Green 


258 


Podded  Stringless  Pole 

AVIiite  Seeded  Kentucky  Wonder  or  St. 

Louis  Perfection 

The  best  Green  Pod  Pole  Bean  for  the 
North.  The  vines  are  not  very  long-,  and 
can  be  grown  on  brush  instead  of  on  a 
pole.  The  pods  are  borne  in  clusters  and 
average  6 to  8 inches  in  length;  are  very 
uniformly  straight,  and  of  dark  green 
color.  They  are  absolutely  stringless, 
very  meaty,  tender,  and  sweet  in  flavor. 
The  dry  beans  are  small  and  white,  be- 
ing good  for  baking  after  the  pods  have 
become  too  ripe.  Equally  desiral)le  for 
the  market  and  for  the  home  gardens. 
Packet,  8 cts.;  Yz  lb.,  20  cts.;  Ib.,  38  cts.; 
2 lbs.,  70  cts.;  postpaid. 


259 


Golden  Cluster  Wax 


260  Kentucky  Wonder 

2«oFamous  Kentucky  Wonder 
or  Old  Homestead 

The  Old  Reliable  Standard  Green 
Pod  Pole  Bean 

Very  early  and  enormously 
productive,  the  long  green  pods 
hanging  in  clusters  from  top  to 
bottom  of  pole;  entirely  string- 
less.  Pods  of  a silvery  green 
color.  Packet,  8 cts.;  % lb.,  20 
ct.s.;  lb.,  35  cts.;  2 lbs.,  65  cts.; 
postpaid. 

265  White  Dutch  Caseknife 

A Good  Corn  Hill  Bean 

Vines  moderately  vigorous, 
climbing  well,  but  twining  more 
loosely  than  some,  and  so  may 
be  used  for  corn  hill  bean  of 
medium  season.  Pods  become 
creamy  white  as  they  mature. 
Of  excellent  quality,  whether 
used  green  or  dry.  Packet,  8 
cts.;  Vz  lb.,  20  ct.s.:  lb.,  35  cts.; 
2 lbs.,  65  cts.;  posti»aid. 


The  Earliest  Grandest  Yellow-Podded 
Pole  Bean  in  Cultivation.  Well  Re- 
pays the  Trouble  of  Procuring 
Poles 

We  know  of  no  bean  that  will  please 
you  more  than  this  remarkable  new  sort. 
We  have  grown  pods  from  this  variety 
10  inches  long,  and  a most  beautiful 
golden  waxy  color,  and  where  they  have 
been  exposed  in  nrarket  have  readily 
brought  a better  price  than  any  other 
sort.  Pods  are  produced  in  clusters  of 
from  4 to  6 the  entire  length  of  the  vine. 
While  this  variety  is  nearly  as  early  as 
any  of  the  Dwarf  Beans,  it  will  continue 
to  produce  pods  until  cut  down  by  frost. 
Packet,  8 cts.;  Yz  lb.,  22  cts.;  lb.,  40  cts.; 
2 lbs.,  75  cts.;  postpaid. 

263  Mammoth  Podded  Horticul- 
tural or  Speckled  Cranberry 

The  mammoth  pods  are  striped  and 
splashed  with  brilliant  crimson.  The 
Beans  are  of  immense  size  and  of  the 
finest  quality,  used  either  green  or  dry. 
They  are  by  many  preferred  to  Limas, 
Best  suitegl  for  cool  climate.  Packet, 

6 cts.;  Vz  lb.,  16  cts.;  lb.,  30  cts.;  2 lbs., 
58  cts.;  postpaid. 


264 


Red  Speckled  Cut 
Short  or  Corn  Hill 

A very  popular  variety  for  planting 
amongst  corn.  It  will  give  a good 
crop  without  the  use  of  poles.  Pods 
short,  fleshy  and  of  fine  quality. 

Packet,  8 cts.;  Vz  lb.,  20  cts.;  lb.,  38  cts.; 
2 lbs.,  70  cts.;  postpaid. 


262 


Kentucky  Wonder  Wax 


The  Best  Pole  Wax  Beans  for  Northern  Planting 

It  is  similar  in  habit  of  growth  to  “Kentucky  Wonder  Green  Pod,”  and 
bears  as  early,  or  when  about  as  high  as  the  average  bush  bean.  Pods  are 
beautiful  golden  yellow,  and  so  fleshy  that  often  the  thickness  surpasses 
the  width;  make  delicious  eating.  A heavy  yielder  and  bears  a long  season. 

Packet,  10  cts.;  Vz  lb.,  23  cts.;  lb.,  42  cts.;  2 lbs.,  80  cts,;  postpaid. 


258  Burger’s  Stringless 
Green  Pod  Pole  Bean 


26X 


Lazy  Wife 


Enormously  Productive. 

Excellent  Quality 

The  pods  are  produced 
in  great  abundance,  and 
measure  6 inches  in  length. 
They  are  broad  and  thick, 
fleshy  and  entirely  string- 
less.  The  pods  retain  their 
rich,  tender  and  stringless 
qualities  until  nearly  ripe, 
and  at  all  stages  are  pecu- 
liarly luscious.  Each  pod 
contains  from  6 to  8 white 
beans,  which  make  excel- 
lent winter  shell  beans. 
Packet,  8 cts.;  ’/i  !b.,  22 
cts.;  lb.,  40  cts.;  2 lbs.,  75 
cts.;  postpaid. 


262  Keiittieky  Wonder  Wax 


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Sow  Condcns  Early  Dawn  Beet  for  First  Early  and  Condon’s  Royal  Blood  for  Main  Crop 


CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  Table  BEETS 


Earliest 

of 

All 


Market 
Gardeners 
will  find 

this  a wonder  for 
first  crop  either  for 
large  beets,  or  to  bunch 
when  about  one  inch  size 
and  sell  for  greens 


CONDON’S 

Early  Dawn 

First  in  the  Market 

By  far  the  earliest  of  all  turnip-shaped  beets 
we  have  ever  seen.  Makes  marketable  crop  in  50 
days’  time.  For  first  early  to  hunch  and  sell,  mar- 
ket gardeners  will  find  this  the  big  money  maker. 

The  color  is  a rich,  dark 
red,  and  nearly  globe 
shape.  It  is  free  from  side 
roots,  every  beet  being  as 
smooth  as  a whistle.  When 
cooked,  it  still  retains  that 
rich,  blood  red  color;  , is 
very  sweet,  crisp  and  ten- 
der. For  a First  Extra 
Early  forcing  variety  or 
for  early  outdoor  planting 
to  bunch  and  sell  for 
greens,  it’s  got  ’em  all  beat 
a mile.  For  main  crop, 
“Condon’s  Royal  Blood’’  is 
better.  A few  years  ago 
we  distributed  for  trial 
free  several  thousands 
packages  of  this  Extra 
Early  Variety  so  when  we 
had  seed  enough  to  list  it 
generally  thousands  of 
market  gardeners  and 
home  planters  would  have 
no  other.  Our  comparative 
Trial  Ground  Test  this 
year  again  proved  it  be- 
yond a doubt  the  earliest 
of  all  turnip-shaped  beets 
and  the  greatest  money- 
maker in  the  list.  Try  it. 
Packet,  10  cts.;  ounce,  15 
cts.;  lb.,  35  cts.;  lb., 
55  cts.;  lb.,  $1.00;  postpaid. 


Actual 

Photograph 

26S  Condon’s 
Early  Dawn 
Beet 


276  Early  Eclipse 

An  early  beet,  especially  desirable  for  the  home 
garden.  Tops  small.  Root  bright  deep  red, 
smooth  round  or  slightly  top-shaped,  with  a small 
tap  and  small  collar.  Flesh  bright  red.  zoned  with 
pinkish  white,  very  sweet,  crisp  and  tender,  espe- 
cially __when  young.  Packet,  4 cts.?  ounce,  8 cts. 5 
1/4  lb.,  20  cts.;  1/3  lb.,  35  cts.;  lb.,  60  cts.;  postpaid. 


267  Bastian  s Early  Blood  Turnip 

An  early,  bright  red  turnip-shaped  beet  of  very 
good  quality.  Tops  medium  sized;  leaves  bright 
green.  Root  thick,  slightly  top-shaped,  medium- 
sized tap.  Flesh  light  purplish-  red,  zoned  almost 
white;  crisp  and  tender.  Packet,  4 cts.;  ounce, 
8 cts.;  1/4  lb„  20  cts.;  Vz  lb.,  35  cts.;  lb.,  60  cts.; 
postpaid. 


276  Early  Eclipse 


27S  Improved  Early 
Blood  Turnip 

Standard  Early  Variety 

Our  select  strain  of  this  old  reliable  is 
good  and  true.  Medium  early — globe-shaped 
roots — rather  coarse  tops.  Flesh  deep  red, 
zoned  with  lighter  shades.  Sweet,  crisp  and 
tender.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  ^4  lb., 
22  cts.;  1/3  lb.,  38  cts.;  lb.,  62  ets.;  postpaid. 


275  Early  Blood 
Turnip,  Improved 


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269  CONDON’S  Royal  Blood  Turnip  BEET 


269  CONDONES  Royal  Blood  Turnip  Beet 

Introduced  by  Us  in  1912  and  Now  Used  Annually  by  75,000  Satisfied  Customers 

Gentlemen:  Shelby,  N.  C.,  July  3,  1920. 

I have  just  harvested  one  of  the  finest  crops  of  Condon's  Royal 
Blood  Beets  from  the  seed  I ordered  from  you  I have  ever  been 
able  to  grow  and  want  some  more  of  the  same  type. 

Chas.  O.  Harrill,  R.  No.  4. 

You  Will  Say  the  Same  after  a Trial  — 

Market  Gardeners  May  Depend  on  This 

This  grand  Beet  has  given  universal  satisfaction  for  10  years  to  our  customers  all  over  the  country.  It 
is  used  most  exclusively  by  the  large  planters  who  grow  for  market  as  well  as  home  gardens.  Many  of  our 
customers  plant  as  much  as  15  to  20  acres  of  it  annually.  The  fact  they  come  back  to  us  yearly  for  their 
supply  of  seed  and  the  results  of  our  Trial  Ground  comparisons  lead  us  to  believe  it  is  the  best  Main  Crop 
Beet  for  the  Market  and  Home  Garden,  and  likewise  for  canning,  owing  to  its  uniformly  deep  rich  color  and 
fine  quality.  Tops  small,  upright  growth.  Leaves  dark  green,  shaded  with  red.  Root  medium  sized,  globu- 
lar. or  nearly  round,  very  smooth  and  of  dark  blood-red  color.  Flesh  is  deep  vermilion  red,  zoned  with  a 
lighter  sliade  of  the  same  color.  Careful  comparisons  with  all  the  prominent  varieties  on  the  market  in 
tliis  country  and  in  Europe  prove  that  Condon’s  Royal  Blood  Beet  is  the  most  uniform  in  shape  and  size, 
and  the  most  attractive  in  color.  It  is  unsurpassed  in  quality.  Packet,  7 cts.;  ounce,  15  cts.;  14  35 

273  Dewing’s  Blood  Turnip 

A Standard  Early 

Roots  smooth,  handsome,  good  size,  tender  and 
sweet.  A favorite  with  market  men.  The  seed  we 
offer  is  grown  from  selected  beets  and  is  unex- 
celled by  any  in  the  country.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce, 
10  cts.;  % Jh.,  20  cts.;  y-  lb.,  35  cts.;  lb.,  60  cts.; 
postpaid. 


CtS.J  /2  ID.,  DO  CtS.J  ID.,  postpaid. 


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Long  Smooth  Blood 


Excellent  for  Early  Greens 

This  is  the  best  long,  red  beet  on  the  market  and 
a great  favorite  in  the  country,  as  it  is  of  unex- 
celled quality,  both  as  a table  beet  and  for  stock 
feeding.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  12  ets.;  % lb.,  22 
ets.;  % lb.,  40  ets.;  lb.,  75  et.s*;  postpaid. 


Read  What  They  Say; 


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Plant  Beets  Liberally.  What  you  can’t  eat  can  or  store  for  Winter 


CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  BEETS 

272  Crosby’s  Egyptian 


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Extra  Selected  Strain 


The  name  of  this  variety  is  misleading,  as  it  re- 
sembles the  Egyptian  only  in  its  extreme  earliness. 
Tops  small.  The  roots  are  nearly  round,,  or  slightly 
flattened,  and  very  smooth.  Exterior  color  of  root 
bright  red.  Flesh  bright  vermilion-red,  zoned  with  a 
lighter  shade;  very  sweet,  tender  and  of  excellent 
quality.  One  of  the  best  for  early  planting  outdoors. 
It  becomes  fit  for  use  sooner  than  any  other  variety, 
but  it  is  not  as  well  suited  as  the  Egyptian  for  forcing 
in  hotbeds  or  for  transplanting.  Our  stock  is  excep- 
tionally uniform  in  shape  and  color.  Packet,  5 cts,; 
ounce,  12  cts.;  lb.,  22  cts.;  ^ lb.,  40  cts.;  lb.,  75 
cts.;  postpaid. 

271  Crimson  Globe 

Excellent  Table  and  Market  Beet 

Of  fine  shape,  very  small  tap-root,  deep  crimson 
flesh  of  fine  grain,  surprisingly  sweet  flavor  and 
unsurpassed  quality.  The  foliage  is  small — leaves  ali 
grow  from  a very  small  crown  in  the  top  of  the 
bulb.  The  beets  are  entireb 
from  fibrous  rootlets,  having  ^ 
slender  tap-root.  This 
beet  is  extensively  plant- 
ed for  second  early  and 
main  crop  purposes,  it  is 
a splendid  mid-season  va- 
riety. Does  Avell  here  and 
in  the  South.  No  up-to- 
date  grower  can  afford  to 
be  witiiout  this  most  ex- 
cellent sort.  Packet,  5 
cts.;  ounce,  12  cts.;  14 
lb.,  22  cts.;  14  lb.,  40 
cts.;  lb,,  75  cts.;  post- 
paid. 


271  Crimson  Globe 


274  Detroit 
Dark  Red 


274  Detroit  Dark  Red 

Main  Cropper 

Detroit  Dark  Red  beet  has  long" 
been  regarded  as  the  standard  of 
excellence.  It  is  very  early,  nearly 
as  early  as  Egyptian,  and  greatly 
passes  that  variety  in  flavor.  The 
color  is  rich,  dark  red,  and  the 
shape  is  globular.  It  is  fine-grained 
in  texture  and  has  a small  top.  It 
is  free  from  side  or  fibrous  roots, 
being  always  smooth.  It  is  excel- 
lent for  forcing:  for  a main  spring 
and  summer  crop,  or  for  use  in  win- 
ter, as  it  is  a good  keeper.  It  cooks 
sweet,  tender  and  crisp, 
and  is  in  every  way  a 
standard  sort  for  the  mar- 
ket or  home  gardener. 

Has  made  a good  crop  in 
seven  v/eeks  from  sowing. 

Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  12 
cts.;  14  lb.,  22  cts.;  14  lb., 

40  cts.;  lb.,  75  cts.;  postpaid. 


272  Crosby’s 
Egyptian 


280  New  Dark 
Stinson 

Dark  Red  Color;  Long 
Keeper 

Excellent  for  the  open  gar- 
den. This  is  particularly  val- 
uable for  forcing  because  it 
produces  less  foliage  than  any 
other  variety,  and  can  be 
grown  close  together.  The 
roots  are  smooth  and  regular 
in  form;  the  skin  is  dark 
blood-red.  Flesh  fine  grained 
and  cooks  dark  blood-red.  Re- 
mains in  fine  condition  for  a 
long  time.  Packet,  5 cts.; 
ounce,  12  cts.;  14  lb.,  22  cts.; 
y lb.,  40  cts.;  lb,,  75  cts.;  post- 
paid. 

For  Quantify  Prices 
See  Wholesale  Pages 
156  to  160 


280  New  Dark  Stinson 
Very  Dark  Red  Dong  Keeper 


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CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  Table  BEETS 


SWISS  CHARD  for  Greens 


The  Cut  and  Come  Again  Spinach  Beet 


1‘rovidcs  from  LTarly  Spring  Until  Frost 

'I'he  outsklH  lea\  es  of  Swiss  Chard  are  used  as  “boiling' 


greens’’  and  are  excellent  for  this  purpose.  They  closely  re- 
semble spinach  in  flavor,  but  are  declared  by  connoisseurs  to 
be  even  finer.  The  large  white  stalks  are  used  like  aspara- 
gus: they  are  boiled  and  served  in  melted  butter  or  milk 
dre.ssing  and  are  fully  as  delicious  as  asparagus.  Swiss  Chard 
grows  well  even  during  hot  weather  when  spinach  fails. 


282 


Lucullus  or  Silver  Ribbed 


Packet,  7 cts,;  ounce,  15  cts,;  ^ lb,,  38  cts.; 

lb.,  $1.25;  postpaid. 


lb.,  65  cts,; 


282 


Green  Leaf 


Packet,  4 cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  ^ lb.,  20  cts.;  ^4  lb.,  35  cts.; 
lb.,  60  cts.;  postpaid. 


279 


Market  Gardener’s 


Profitable  Money  Making  Variety 


The  root  is  deep  red,  very  symmetrical,  two  or  three  times 
as  long  as  thick,  and  always  smooth  and  handsome.  The  flesh 
is  rich,  very  dark  red,  sweet,  crisp  and  tender,  never  becom- 
ing -woody  even  in  the  portions  above  the  ground.  It  is  a 
late  variety  and  particularly  valuable  to  store  for  winter  use. 
Packet,  5 ct.s.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  ^ lb.,  30  cts.;  ^4  lb.,  55  cts.; 
lb.,  .111.00;  postpaid. 


282  Swiss  Chard  Liucullus 


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CONDON’S 


Extra  Early  Egyptian 
ij  Blood  Turnip  BEET 


Earliest  Beet  in  the  World — 
Big  Money  Maker 


The  strain  we  offer  you  of  this 
grand  beet  has  been  bred  to  per- 
fection by  our  French  grower,  who 
enjoys  a handsome  trade  on  it  by 
the  most  critical  European  gar- 
deners. You  will  find  the  quality 
and  type  far  superior  to  that  of- 
fered by  many  dealers.  The  best 
variety  for  forcing,  and  excellent 
; for  first  early  crop  out  of  doors,  being 
very  early,  with  small  tops.  Leaves 
dark  green,  shaded  and  veined  with 
: dark  red.  Root  very  dark  red,  moder- 
I ately  thick,  a little  rounded  on  top, 
distinctly  fiat  on  bottom,  and  about  2 
inches  in  diameter  when  mature.  Flesh 
! (lark  purplish  red,  zoned  lighter  shade; 

; firm,  crisp  and  tender.  Packet,  5 et.s.; 
ounce,  12  ct.s.;  14  lb.,  22  ets.;  % lb., 
40  ets.;  lb.,  75  cts.;  postpaid. 


Edmand’s 


Early  Blood  Turnip 


Standard  Early  Round  Beet 


Tops  short  and  I'ather  spreading; 
ribs  and  leaf  stalks  dark  red; 
blade  of  leaf  bright  green,  often 
with  wavy  edge.  Root  nearly 
round  or  slightly  flattened;  ex- 
terior color  dark  red,  interior  color 
purplish  red . -with  little  zoning; 
crisp,  tender,  sweet,  and  an  ex- 
cellent keeper.  Packet,  4 ets.; 
ounce,  10  cts.;  % Hi.,  20  ets.;  14  lb., 
35  ets.;  lb.,  60  ets.;  postpaid. 


270  Condon’s  Extra  Early 
Egyptijui 


NOTICE 

Market 
Gardeners 
Special  Price 
On  Pages 


156  to  160 


277  Edniand’s  Early  Blood  Turnip 


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Feed  your  stock  ri^ht,  grow  them  som^e  Mangels 


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CONDON'S  World  Beating  MANGELS 


The  Great  Stock  and  Poultry  Food 

MANGEL  CULTURE.  Plant  in  drills  two  to  two  and  one-half  feet  apart,  twelve  to  twen 
ty  seeds  to  the  foot.  The  seeds  should  be  well  covered  with  about  one  inch  of  soil  pressec 
firmly  over  it.  Cultivate  frequently.  When  about  three  inches  high,  thin  to  about  tei 
inches  apart.  Sow  8 lb.  per  acre  on  any  ordinary  fertile  soil.  Thrives  in  every  state  in  th< 
union. 


An  Acre  of  Roots  Will  Winter  Your  Stock- 


Relished  by  All  Stock.  Keeps  Animals  Healthy.  Good 
Tonic.  As  Digestible  as  Grain.  Takes  the  Place  oi 


Silo.  Roots  as  Good 
as  Grain  Pound  for 
Pound  without  Water. 

SAVES  ONE-HALF 
GRAIN  FEED  With- 
out Reducing  Milk 
Yield. 


Condon’s 

Enormous 

The  Largest  Yielding,  High- 
est Feeding  Value  of  any 
Mangel  We  Know  Of. 

Grows  well  above  the  ground,  easily 
harvested,  very  nutritious.  In  color 
is  a rich  cardinal  red,  very  cylindrical 
in  shape.  Flesh  is  white,  firm  and 
very  sweet.  Feed  cows  25  to  50 
pounds  a day,  depending  on  taste. 
Average  yield  25  to  30  ton  per  acre. 

Ounce,  10  cts.;  1/4 
% lb.,  55  cts.;  lb.,  $1.00;  postpaid. 


288  Condon’s  Enormous — The  Jumbo  Mangel 


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CONDON’S  World  Beating  Stock 

MANGELS  and  SUGAR  BEETS 


284  Giant  Feeding  Sugar  Beet,  or  Half  Sugar  Mangel 


This  magniliceiit  Sugar  Beet,  while  giving  nearly  as  large  a 
yield  of  easily  grown  and  harvested  roots  as  a cro])  of  Mangels, 
supplies  a food  of  very  much  higher  nutritive  value,  the  roots  for 
feeding  purposes  being  really  more  valuable,  pound  for  pound, 
than  tiiose  of  the  very  best  strains  of  Sugar  Beet,  and  the  yield 
under  equally  favorable  conditions  being  more  than  double.  The 
roots  grow  partly  out  of  the  ground,  and  because  of  this  and  their 
shape,  the  crop  can  be  harvested  and  stored  at  less  expense  than 
any  other  root  crop.  We  are  certain  that  every  one  who  plants 
this  variety  and  grows  it  with  care  will  be  much  pleased  with  the 
crop.  Every  farmer  should  try  it.  Ounce,  9 cts.;  ^ lb.,  20  cts.; 
Yi  lb.,  35  cts.;  lb.,  60  cts.;  postpaid. 


285  Klein  Wanzleben  Sugar  Beet 

(For  Sugar  Making) 

This  variety  yields  14  to  IS  per  cent  of  sugar  and  is  considered 
the  best  for  sugar  making,  both  in  Europe  and  America.  A heavy 

yielder.  Ounce,  8 cts.;  'A  lb.,  I9  cts,;  'A  lb.,  35  cts,;  lb.,  60  cts.;  postpaid. 

286  Vilmorin’s  Improved  White  Sugar 

Of  medium  size  and  brought  by  careful  selection  to  the  highest 
perfection,  both  in  shape  and  color  of  roots.  Greatly  esteemed  by 
sugar  manufacturers,  and  one  of  the  finest  for  stock  feeding,  owing 
to  the  high  iierceiitage  of  sugar.  Ounce,  7 cts.;  'A  lb.,  17  cts.;  'A  lb.,  30  cts.; 
lb.,  50  cts.;  postpaid, 

290  Improved  Mammoth 
Long  Red  Mangel 

Our  stock  is  a great  improvement  on 
the  old  variety.  The  roots  are  very 
larg-e,  uniformly  straight  and 
well  formed.  Color  deep  red, 
roots  solid,  tops  small.  Roots 
attain  a larg-e  size.  We  received 
several  reports  last  season  of 
Mang-els  weig-hing-  20  to  23 
pounds  each.  Produces  an  im- 
mense bulk  and  tonnag-e.  Ounce, 
6 cts.;  1/4  ll>.,  16  cts.;  lb.,  30 
cts.;  lb.,  50  cts.;  postpaid. 

289  Improved  Golden 
Tankard  Mangel 

The  Best  Yellow  Mangel  Grown 
— Dairymen’s  Friend 

It  combines  apparently  all  the 
fine  points  possible  to  condense 
into  a Mang-el.  The  color  is  a 
deep  rich  yellow.  The  flesh  is 
firm  and  solid  and  a rich  golden 
yellow  in  color.  On  account  of 
its  shape,  enormous  crops  are 
grown,  and  it  is  easily  lifted 
from  the  ground.  Ounce,  6 cts.; 
% lb.,  17  cts.;  1/2  lb.,  30  cts.;  lb., 
50  cts.;  postpaid. 


290  Mangel 
Mammoth  Long  Red 


284  Giant  Feeding  Sugar  Beet,  or 
Half  Sugar  Mangel 


Grow  your  own  Cabbage  Plants:  Ready  to  transplant  six  weeks  after  sowing  thre  seed..- 


301 


CONDON’S  Cannon  Ball  CABBAGE 


The  Earliest 
Cabbage  in 
Existence 

Quick  as 
Lig 

Hard 


ully  as  Early 
as  Wakefield 
and  Twice  as 
Large 

Heads  Average 
10  to  12  Pounds 

Customers  Report 
$1,000  per  Acre 
Profit 


301  Condon’s  “Cannon  Ball” 


Introduced  by  us  in  1913,  and  now  used  annually  by  50,000  satisfied  customers 


Read  What  They  Say; 

WE  HAVE  HUNDREDS  LIKE  THIS 


“The  ‘Cannon  Ball’  Cabbage  I got  from  you  last 
spring  produced  the  finest  early  cabbage  in  Rock 
Island  county.” 

—FRANK  SUMAN,  1607  7th  Ave.,  Moline,  111. 


READY  FOR  MARKET  65  DAYS  AFTER  SETTING  PLANTS 

BEYOND  QUESTION  THE  BEST 

301  Condon’s  Cannon  Ball  represents  the  highest  achievement  in  Cabbage  breeding,  and  is  the  best  extra 
early  round  headed  Cabbage  we  have  ever  grown  or  seen.  In  uniformity  to  type  and  evenness  in  early 
maturing  it  is  a marvel.  Every  row  and  every  head  in  a row  look  nearly  alike  as  if  all  had  been  turned 
out  of  a mold.  Its  evenness  in  maturing  has  proved  it  a great  favorite  with  all  Cabbage  growers  as 
they  appreciate  the  great  importance  of  being  able  to  clear  off  the  ground  at  one  cutting,  especially  where 
room  is  required  for  a second  crop.  The  plants  are  of  compact,  stocky  growth,  producing  large,  solid, 
ball-shaped  heads,  which  average  about  ten  pounds  in  weight,  and  are  of  the  A^ery  finest  quality,  smooth 
with  fine  veins  and  small  core.  Cannon  Ball  Cabbage  is  fully  as  early  as  the  Wakefield  types.  Will 
yield  a greater  crop  per  acre  than  any  other  Cabbage  of  which  we  knoAv.  For  both  private  gardens  and 
maiketing  this  is  the  One  Best  Early  Cabbage  and  the  Greatest  Money  Maker  of  all.  Its  remarkably  fine 
quality  and  tenderness,  Avhether  cooked  or  sliced  for  slaw  or  salad  wins  friends  wherever  tried,  while  for 
marketing  its  handsome  salable  appeai’ance  and  uniformity  in  maturing  the  crop  has  caused  it  to  be  in  great 
demand.  Last  year  Ave  sold  out  our  entire  supply  and  received  hundreds  of  unsolicited  testimonials  from 
customers  from  all  over  the  country,  from  Maine  to  California  and  from  Canada  to  the  Gulf  of  Mexico. 
Send  your  orders  early  for  some  of  this  grand  Cabbage.  Packet,  10  cts.;  Ounce,  35  cts.;  ^ lb.,  $1.25;  54 
lb.,  $2.30;  lb.,  $3.95,  postpaid. 


309  Extra  Early  Winningstadt  sos  Extra  Early  Express 


A very  fine  header  and  Avill  grov/  a hard  head  under 
circumstances  where  most  sorts  would  fail.  Plant  very 
compact,  with  short,  thick  leaves.  Heads,  regular,  conical 
and  very  hard.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  20  cts.;  ^ lb.,  60 
cts.;  % lb„  $1.15;  lb„  $2.20;  postpaid. 


Good  sized  pointed  or  oval  heads  frequent- 
ly weighing  10  pounds.  Extra  early,  com- 
pact, solid  and  of  fine  flavor.  Packet,  5 cts.; 
ounce,  20  cts.;  % lb.,  60  cts.;  lb.,  $1,15 1 
lb.,  $2.20;  postpaid. 


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CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  CABBAGE 


307  Condon’s  Selected  Extra  Early  Jersej  Wakefield 

“THE  BIG  MONEY-MAKING  FIRST  EARLY  OBLONG  HEADED  CABBAGE” 


The  photograph  above  represents  an  identical  sample  of  the  product  of  our  select  seed  of  this  grand 
old  standby.  Note  the  uniformity  of  heads.  We  have  bred  it  for  years  and  feel  safe  in  saying  our 
strain  today  is  vastly  superior  to  the  old  parent  stock.  The  heads  are  uniformly  hard  and  solid. 
They  are  pyramidal  in  form,  generally  pointed  at  the  end,  with  but  few  outside  leaves.  The  outer 

leaves  are  usually  thick  and  heavy,  and  it  is  thereby 
enabled  to  stand  more  cold  weather  than  any  other  sort 
without  injury  when  carried  through  the  winter,  either 
in  the  open  ground  in  the  South  or  in  cold  frames  in 
the  North.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  25  ct.s.;  i/4  75  cts,; 

% 11)*,  75  cts.;  % lb.,  $1.40;  lb.,  $2.50;  postpaid. 

31 1 Glory  of  Enkhuizen 

A new  variety  from  Holland;  considered  the  most  im- 
portant recent  introduction  in  the  cabbage  line.  The 
heads  are  of  medium  size,  globe  shaped,  handsome,  with 
few  outer  leaves  and  just  right  for  market;  very  pro- 
ductive and  excellent  in  quality;  surpassing  in  flavor 
most  of  the  other  varieties.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  25  cts.; 
ct.s.;  1/4  lb.,  75  cts.;  V-  lb.,  $1.40;  lb.,  $2.50;  postpaid, 

299  Charleston  Wakefield 

The  Largest  Pointed  Headed  Sort 

A third  larger  than  Jersey  Wakefield,  about  a week 
later  and  much  heavier  cropper.  Packet,  .5  cts.;  ounce, 
lb.,  $1.40;  lb.,  $2.50;  postpaid. 


Picture  of  O.  E.  Cox  and  two  daugh- 
ters picking  Cabbage.  Photo  taken  June 
5th,  at  time  of  first  picking. 


303  Copenhagen  Market 

A New  Variety  Very  Popular  with 
Market  Gardeners 

The  heads  average  about  ten 
pounds  each  in  weight,  are  hard 
and  solid  with  small  core.  The 
quality  is  extra  fine  and  sweet.  It 
matures  as  early  as  the  AVake- 
fields  and  will  yield  more  to  the 
acre  in  weight.  It  is  a short 
stemmed  variety,  the  heads  nearly 
resting  on  the  ground.  The  leaves 
are  light  green,  rather  small,  saucer-shaped 
and  tightly  folded,  making  it  possible  to  set 
them  close  together  in  the  field.  Packet,  8 cts.;  ounce,  35 
cts.;  A4  11>.,  $1.15;  y-  lb.,  $2.00;  lb.,  $3.50;  postpaid. 


303  Copenhagen  Market 


Your  Copenhagen  Alarket  is  the  va- 
riety and  runs  from  5 to  1 5 lbs.  each. 
Four  acres  made  me  4 0 tons  and  I sold 
to  the  AA^holesale  Produce  House  at  an 
average  price  of  $50.00  per  ton.  I hope 
you  cun  use  this  picture  in  your  catalog 
lor  I am  glad  to  recommend  your  seed. 

O.  E.  COX,  Woodward,  Okla. 


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An  ounce  of  Cabbage  Seed  will  grow  more  plants  than  you  can  buy  for  $25.00_ 


The  Name  Tells  the  True  Story 


We  Have  Words  of  Praise  for  Condon’s  Prosperity  from 

Thousands  Like  These 


^02  rONDON’S  “Prosperity”  CABBAGE 


Prosperity  is  yours  if  you  plant  an  acreage  of  this  grand  cabbage.  Very  EARLIEST,  LARGEST  and 
BEST  FLAT  HEADED  CABBAGE  we  have  ever  seen.  It  forms  large  flat  heads,  solid  as  marble,  weighing  16 
to  20  pounds  each.  The  most  popular  of  all  Summer  Cabbage.  Truly  this  might  be  termed  THE  ALL  YEAR 
AROUND  CABBAGE.  Condon’s  Prosperity  is  a dwarf,  compact  grower  with  few  outer  leaves,  allowing 
very  close  planting,  a sure  header,  very  uniform  in  growth,  beautiful  appearance,  free  from  coarse  leaves 
t nd  far  superior  in  quality  to  the  Big  Winter  varieties.  For  boiling,  slaw,  sauerkraut,  etc.,  it  is  un- 
surpassed, being  crisp,  tender  and  sweet,  flavor  unexcelled,  color  beautiful  creamy  white  that  com- 
mands the  buyer’s  attention  wherever  offered.  Whether  you  grow  a dozen  heads  or  a dozen  acres  for  mar- 
ket and  regarclless  of  where — North,  East,  South  or  West — Condon’s  Prosperity  is  the  one  to  Plant  for  Quan- 
tity and  Quality  as  a second  early  Money  Maker.  Packet,  10  cts.;  ounce,  35  cts.;  ^ lb.,  $1.25;  ka  lb., 
82.30;  lb.,  $3.85,  postpaid. 


This  is  the  grand  variety  we  gave  away  free  for  trial  in  1921 — over  a hundred 
thousand  satisfied  planters  testify  it  to  be  the  very  finest  quality,  best  yielder  and 
biggest  Money  Maker  of  all  the  early  flat  headed  varieties.  Try  it  yourself  this  year. 


February  12. 

“We  raised  the  finest  early  cabbage  last  year  from 
your  Prosperity  Seed  that  I ever  saw,  some  of  the  heads 
weighing  12  to  15  lbs.  Will  send  for  the  other  seeds 
later.’’ 

Mrs.  W.  T.  Cockrill,  Warrenton,  Va. 


Oct.  21. 

Dear  Sirs:  I thank  you  vei-y  much  for  the  seeds  of  Prosperity 
Cabbage  and  I had  the  first  prize  on  the  Chippewa  County  Fair. 
A’so  first  prize  on  your  Henderson  Genuine  Snowball  Cauliflower. 
Please  don’t  forget  to  send  me  the  new  catalogue  as  soon  as  they 
are  ready.  Yours  very  truly, 

P.  Mascitelli,  Sault  Ste.  klarie.  Mich. 


June  17, 

Gentlemen: 

I am  writing  to  tell  you  I think  your  seeds  you  sent 
me  are  every  one  good  or  nearly  so.  Mine  are  all  up 
so  we  can  cultivate  them  nicely.  One  of  my  neighbors 
said  when  I told  her  how  cheap  I got  them  she  guessed 
I would  have  a bum  garden.  Well  I can’t  say  what 
the  vegetables  will  be  when  grown  but  they  are  sure 
nice  now.  I am  telling  you  for  it  makes  me  feel  good 
to  have  people  tell  me  when  they  are  pleased  with  me. 
We  have  had  Lettuce  and  Radish  and  my  garden  was 
not  plowed  until  May  2 5th.  Cabbage  and  Tomato  Plants 
are  up  good.  It  took  a little  time  to  get  it  ready  and 
sow  the  seed  and  the  weather  has  been  verj^  backward 
here  in  Charlotte.  I am  very  much  pleased  with  it. 

Mrs.  E.  L.  Rule,  Charlotte.  Vt. 


-Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois 


CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  CABBAGE 


soeCONDON’S  New  Early  Dwarf  Flat  Dutch 


Early  Flat  Headed 
Varieties 


A Good  Reliable 
Cabbage 

For  Uniformity  of 
Heads,  for  "I'onnage  and 
Uarliness  combined,  our 
Select  Strain  of  thi.s  Won- 
derful Cabbage  lias  no 
equal.  Average  heads  16 
to  25  lbs  each,  excellent 
quality,  always  com- 
manding the  highest  mar- 
ket prices.  Yields  as  high 
as  twenty  tons  per  acre. 
Vou  can’t  beat  this  any- 
where on  earth.  Try  it. 

Packet,  4 cts.;  ounce,  20 
cts.;  lb.,  60  cts.;  ^ lb., 
$1.10;  lb.,  $2.00;  postpaid. 


312 


Henderson’s  Early 
Summer 


297  All  Head  Early 

Often  Coming  in  Before 
Early  Summer 

It  is  at  least  one-third 
larger  than  this  popular  va- 
riety, and  therefore  much 
806  Condon’s  New  Early  Dwarf  Flat  Dutch  more  profitable  to  tlie  mar- 
ket gardener,  wlio  has  in  this 
variety  a Cabbage  larger  and  at  the  same  time  earlier — is  also  valuable  for  late 
Winter  Cabbage.  Seed  of  All-Head  sown  in  July  and  plants  set  out  about  the 
middle  of  August  will  bring  h«-ads  large  and  .solid,  which  are  sure  to  stand  the 
winter  well.  Packet,  t>  ets.;  ounce,  22  cts.;  lb.,  75  cts.;  V>  Ib.,  {j51.35;  lb., 
1^2.50;  postpaid. 

298  Burpee’s  Prize  Surehead 

Sureness  in  heading  and  regularity  in 
growth  have  placed  this  at  the  top  of 
the  list,  and  we  have  no  fear  of  using 
words  of  praise  too  high  for  its  merits. 

It  forms  large,  hard,  solid,  flattened 
heads,  uniform  in  shape  and  color,  and 
of  handsome  appearance.  It  has  a 
very  short  stem,  and  is  a compact 
grower.  It  is  as  natural  for  this  cab- 
bage to  form  a head  as  to  form  leaves, 
i.nd  reports  of  99  marketable  heads 
from  100  plants  are  of  frequent  occur- 
rence. Nobody  will  be  disappointed 
in  our  strain,  for  it  represents  the  best 
principals  of  seed  culture  applied.  Pac- 
ket, 5 ct!s. ; ounce,  22  cts.;  M Ib.,  7.5  ct.s.; 

lb.,  $1.35;  lb.,  $2.50;  postpaid.  297  All-Head  Early 

310  Gregory’s 
All  Seasons 

An  excellent  second 
earlj'’  cabbage,  produc- 
ing large,  solid  heads 
of  uniform  shape,  flat- 
tened on  top  as  shown 
in  the  illustration. 

Fully  developed  heads 
frequently  measure  1 0 
to  12  inches  acros.s, 
and  weigh  12  to  15 
lbs.  each.  Tt  is  also  fine 
grained  and  of  dainty 
flavor.  It  succeeds  ev- 
erywhere. Some  of  the 
largest  Cabbage  raisers 
in  this  country,  who 
grow  esp'-fially  for 
kraut  factories,  use  our 
special  strain  of  All 
Seasons,  and  claim  it 
far  superior  to  all  oth- 
er varieties  for  kraut 
purposes.  Packet,  .5 
cts.;  ounce,  22  cts.;  54 
Ib..  75  cts. ; 3/>  11>-. 

$1.35;  lb.,  $2.50;  post- 
paid. 


312  Henderson’s 
Early  Summer 

Standard  Mid -Summer  Variety 

This  variety  is  deservedly  pop- 
ular with  the  market  gardeners. 
It  ‘form.s  large,  solid,  round,  flat- 
tened compact  heads  of  excellent 
qualilx.  The  heads  average  more 
than  double  the  size  of  the  Jersey 
Wakefield,  while  it  matures  only 
ten  to  twelve  days  later.  Packet. 
G cts.:  ounce,  22  cts.;  54  lb.,  7.5 
cts,;  54  lb.,  $1..35;  lb.,  $2.50; 
postpaid. 


298  Burpee’s  Prize  Surehead 


310  Gregory’s  AH  Seasons 


Common  Sense  Culture  Directions  printed  on  all  packages 


Condon’s  Bug  Finish  will  get  the  Cabbage  Worms 


CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  CABBAGI 


315  Mammoth  Red 
Rock 


One  of  the  finest  red 
cabbages  on  the  market. 
Heads  average  over  10 
pounds  each,  and  are  al- 
ways of  rich  color.  Try 
it.  Packet,  10  cts.; 
oanee,  50  cts.;  14  lb., 
$1=45;  Vz  lb.,  $2.50;  !b„ 
$4.50;  postpaid. 


Late  Flat  Headed  Varieties 

318  Dutch  Winter  or  Holland 


A very  hardy  winter  keeping  so 
heads  medinm  siaie,  averaging  eig 
pounds.  Very  solid  round  and  wliii*' 
Packet,  0 ets,;  ounce,  2,5  cts.;  14  IJ 
75  cts.;  y,  Ih.,  $1.35;  Ih., 

$2.50;  postpaid. 


313  Improved  American  Savoy 

313  Improved 
American  Savoy 


A ery  Valuable  Variety 
Adapted  for  private  use. 
Grown  in  fall  and  allowed  to 
be  touched  by  frost;  it  is  one 
of  the  most  delicious  of  all 
vegetables.  Packet,  6 cts.; 
ounce,  22  cts.;  lb.,  75  cts.; 
V2  lb.,  $1.35;  lb.,  $2.50;  postiuiid. 


'15  Mammoth  Red  Rock 


317  St.  Louis 
Market 


This  is  a distinct 
strain  of  quick  growth 
and  early  maturity,  so 
that  it  can  be  grown  in 
a short  season,  or  a 
good  crop  can  he  se- 
cured by  a later  plant- 
ing. Well-grown  heads 
measure  13  inches 
across  and  weigh  from 
10  to  12  pounds.  Packet, 
5 ets.;  ounce,  22  cts.; 
Vt  Ib.,  75  cts.;  14  Ih., 
$1.35;  lb.,  $2.50;  post- 
paid. 


514  Large  Late  Drumhead 


314  Large  Late 
Drumhead 


It  makes  a . large 
round,  firm  head,  uni 
form  in  shape  and  col 
or,  which  seldom  burst: 
or  rots.  It  is  a stand 
ard  sort  for  winte 
keeping  and  sells  read 
ily  in  the  winter  anc 
spring  markets.  One  o 
the  most  profitable  va 
rieties  to  g r^  w,  anc 
will  give  unbounded 
satisfaction.  Packet,  5 
cts.;  ounce,  25  cts.;  4^ 
lb.,  75  cts.;  44  lb.,  $1.35 
Ib.,  $2.50;  postpaid. 


SIS 


CONDON’S 
Mammoth  Prize 
Late  Fiat  Dutch 


Dutch  Winter  or  Hollander 

WORLD 


BEATER 


This  cabbage  is  as  widely 
grown  as  any  other  in  the  whole 
country.  Continued  care  and 
critical  selection  have  secured  a 
perfectly  true  stock  of  seed.  The 
heads  of  our  Prize  Flat  Dutch 
are  very  large,  heavy,  solid,  flat 
on  top,  and  of  a bluish-green 
color.  Our  strain  is  a low'  grow- 
ing variety,  with  short  stem  and 
comparatively  few  outer  leaves. 
The  quality  is  fine  and  the  fla- 
vor excellent,  the  heads  being 
white  when  cut  and  the  inside 
haves  crisp  and  tender.  Our 
seed  has  always  been  American 
grown,  coming  from  the  cele- 
brated Long  Island  districts,  and 
whoever  purchases  Prize  Plat 
Dutch  may  be  assured  of  getting 
the  best.  It  is  everywhere  a 
favorite  market  variety.  It  ma- 
tures slightly  earlier  than  Drum- 
bead;  perhaps  three  to  five  days 
sooner.  Prize  Flat  Dutch  is  corn- 
paratively  free  from  a disposition 
to  burst,  and  is  one  of  the  most 
reliable  winter  keepers.  Packet, 
» cts.;  ounce,  40  ctsj  44  lb.,  90 
cts.;  1/2  lb.,  $1.70;  lb.,  $3.00; 
postnald. 


TONNAGE 


304  Condon’s  Mamipoth  Prize  hate  Flat  Dutch 


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:0ND0N’S  “Sure  Crop”  CABBAGE 


Danish 

Grown 

Varieties 


>5 

London’s  True  Genuine 

)anish  Ball  Head 

•riginator^s  Extra  Select  Seed, 
►irect  from  Grower.  The 
[ardest  Headed, 
ongest  Keeper, 
est  Shipper, 
ireatest  Money 
! faking  Late 
abbage  in 
le  World 


W.  A.  WISKIN, 

N.  Y.,  writes: 

“Your  Danish 
Ball  Head  Cabbage 
is  certainly  won- 
derful. Had  3 lbs. 
this  year  and  sold 
entire  crop  early 
at  a fine  price.” 


305  Condon’s  True  Genuine  Danish  Ball  Head 


Direct  from  the  Grower 
Market  Gardeners  Can  Rely  on  This  Strain 


300  Chinese  Celery  Cabbage 


316 


A new  vegetable  introduced  into  this  country  from 
China.  Its  appearance  is  attractive,  resembling  Cos 
lettuce  in  shape.  When  bleached  it  is  almost  clean 
white,  and  is  very  crisp.  It  has  a mild  cabbage  flavor 
and  can  be  eaten  raw  or  cooked  like  cabbage  or  spin- 
ach. Grows  very  quickly  and  is  more  easily  grown 
than  ordinary  cabbage.  We  offer  only  imported  Chin- 
ese grown  seed,  which  is  relialde  for  good  bunching 
New  Danish  Round  heads.  Packet,  8 cts.;  onnoe.  30  ets.,  i/i  lb.,  90  cts.; 
Head  Vs.  lb.,  $1.70;  lb.,- $3.25,  postpaid. 


This  celebrated  Cabbage  is  now  recognized  the 
world  over  as  the  Hardest  Headed.  Longest  Keeper, 
Lest  Shipping  and  Biggest  Money  Maker  of  all 
winter  varieties.  It  is  now  grown  almost  exclu- 
sively in  the  large.  Cabbage  growing  sections  north 
of  the  Ohio  River.  It  is  not  especially  suited  to 
the  south,  but  for  northern  states  and  in  cold 
climates  it  beats  all  other  varieties  a mile.  It  is 
a strong,  vigorous  grower,  pi-oducing  large,  round, 
compact  heads,  almost  as  hard  as  lead,  weighing 
when  trimmed,  one-third  more  than  any  other 
sort  of  equal  size  (excepting  Cannon  Ball).  Flesh 
is  pure  white,  sweet,  crisp  and  tender.  Our  strain 
of  this  excellent  variety  is  highly  bred  to  resist 
such  diseases  as  “Yellows”  and  “Black  Rot”  and 
from  our  repeated  trials  as  well  as  from  the  experience  of 
our  many  customers  purchasing  this  seed  annually  we  are 
convinced  Our  Strain  Siirpasse.s  in  even  growth  and  heading, 
as  well  as  in  uniform  size  and  solidity  of  heads,  any  other 
strain  we  have  ever  seen  of  the  so-called  “Hollander  Cab- 
” Pa'kct,  S et.s.;  ounce,  35  cts.i  % lb.,  $1.15;  Vs  Ib., 
lb,,  $3.50;  postpaid. 


316  New  Danish  “Round  Head” 


A few  days  earlier,  shorter  stemmed  type  of  the 
famous  Danish  “Ball  Head.”  Packet,  S cts.;  ounce,  35 
cts.;  1/4  lb.,  $1.15;  Vs  lb.,  $2.00;  lb.,  $3.50;  postpaid. 


300  Chinese  Celery 
Cabbaiic 


Common  Sense  Culture  Directions  printed  on  all  packages 


33 


If  you  have  never  grown  Cauliflower  do  so  this  year.  It’s  dOlicious 


CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  CAULIFLOWQ 


Henderson’s  j 
Genuine  True  Early  ; 
Snowball  | 

It  Heads  Where  Others  Fail  I 

Unquestionably  the  earliest  maturij 
strain  of  the  true,  short-leaved  snowti 
type  of  Cauliflower.  It  is  admira ; 
adapted  for  forcing  or  wintering  over 
early  crop  and  is  the  most  popular  s 
for  these  purposes,  also  one  of  the  b 
sorts  for  late  summer  and  fall  cro; 
Early  Snowball  is,  moreover,  a most  • 
sirable  sort  for  the  home  garden.  I 
plants  are  compact,  with  few  short,  o 
side  leaves  and  are  well  suited  for  ch 
planting.  The  heads  are  of  medium  < 
large  size,  solid,  compact,  round,  v< 
white  and  curd-like  and  are  develoj' 
earlier  than  those  of  any  other  sort.  \ 

The  seed  we  offer  you  is  of  the  high  i 
possible  quality  “Grown  in  Denmar 
the  country  from  which  it  was  first  inti 
duced.  The  strain  we  offer  is  the  res  | 
of  thirty  years  breeding  and  perfectii 
by  the  most  honorable  and  responsil' 
grower  in  Denmark.  Packet,  15  cts.;  ; 
ounce,  (io  cts.;  ounce,  $1.20;  ounce,  $2.:; 

Ib.,  $7.50;  1/^  Ib.,  $14.00;  lb.,  $25.00;  po  1 
paid. 

335  Early  Dwarf  Paris 

While  less  expensive,  this  will  gi 
quite  good  results  in  suitable  localities. 

Packet,  5 cts.;  % ok.,  38  cts.;  ok.,  70  cti 
lb.,  .$2.50;  postpaid. 


336  Henderson’s  True  Early  Snowball 


334  Extra  Early  Favorite 

Early  dwarf  variety.  Heads  are 
solid,  but  are  not  so  large  nor 
sure-heading  as  the  Erfurt  type. 
Packet,  6 cts.;  Yz  ounce,  75  cts.; 
ounce,  $1,35;  ^ lb.,  $4.25;  postpaid. 

333  Extra  Early  Dwarf 
Erfurt 

A remarkably  sure  beading  Cau- 
lifloAver.  Of  dwarf  habit  with  short 
outside  leaves.  The  heads  when 
ready  for  market  are  of  medium  to 
large  size,  curd  white,  exceptionally 
deep  and  of  finest  quality.  It  will 
give  excellent  results  either  in  the 
hopie  garden  or  for  market  use. 


NOTICE 

Picture  to  Right 

5 acre  field  of  Con- 
don's Select  Strain  of 
Early  Snowball  Cauli- 
flower that  made  our 
customer  over  $500.00 
per  acre  profit.  Grown 
on  Muck  Land.  Our 
Mr.  Condon  is  seen  in- 
specting the  field.  You 
can  do  as  well — Try  it. 


ounce,  $2.00;  ^ lb.,  $7.25; 
$13.00;  lb.,  $23.00;  postpaid. 


lb.,  337 


333  Extra  Early  Dwarf  Erfurt 


New  Dry  Weather 

Especially  Adapted  to  Resist 
Drought.  Reaches  Perfec- 
tion When  Ordinary 
Sorts  Fail 

This  new  strain  originated  in  Den- 
mark, but  has  been  fully  tested  in 
America,  producing  large,  solid,  pure 
white  head,  maturing  a little  later 
than  Early  Snowball.  It  is  in  all  re- 
spects a first-class  Cauliflower,  and 
is  especially  adapted  to  dry  situation 
and  to  resist  droughts.  Like  all  other 
Cauliflowers,  it  requires  manure  and 
culture:  but  it  will  succeed  with  less 
rainfall  than  any  other  variety. 

Packet,  10  cts.;  H ounce,  $1.10; 
ounce,  $2.00;  Ib.,  $7.25:  lb., 

S13.00;  lb.,  $23.00;  postpaid. 


337  New  Dry  Weather 


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33 


October  25, 


My  entire  crop 
bf  Condon’s  Select 
Dnnvers  Carrots 
averaged  over  600 
bushels  per  acre 
this  year  and  every- 
one a marketable 
size.  That’s  going 
some,  don’t  you 
think?  Book  me 
for  50  pounds  more 
of  this  same  high 
quality  seed  for 
next  year, 

C. 


326  Ox -Heart,  or  Gueraude 


com 

prices  all  our  packets 
are  well  filled,  full 
standard  size,  and  worth 
the  money.  All  New  Crop, 
“High  Quality”  Seed. 


Condon’s  “Sure  Crop”  Seeds  are  carefully  grown  for 
larticular  planters.  The  large  commercial  gardener 
las  no  second  choice. 


GUARANTEED  TO  PLEASE 


Common  Sense  Culture  Directions  nrinted  on  all  nackaffes  ■ 


326  Ox-Heart  or  Guerande 

An  Excellent  Sort  For  Shallow  Soils — 
Very  Fine  Quality — Thick  Shoulder 

Crows  5 inches  long  and  very  blunt  at  the  lower 
Ltremity.  It  grows  very  rapidly  and  the  roots  attain 
weight  of  more  than  a pound.  It  is  tender,  of  good 
ivor  and  of  a deep  red  color,  and  is  a variety  we  can 
'commend  for  the  home  garden  as  well  as  to  all  mar- 
et  gardeners.  Packet,  5 et.s.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  lb., 
i et.s.;  % Ib.,  40  ets.;  lb.,  75  cts.;  postpaid. 


:0ND0N’S  “Sure  Crop”  CARROTS 

Row  or  Two  of  Table  Carrots  in  Your  Garden  will  Furnish  More  Good  Eating  than  any 
:her  Crop.  Very  Delicious  in  Stews,  or  Cut  in  Thin  Slices  Cooked  with  Milk.  Try  Them 


'3  Condon’s  Select  Danvers 

IFor  Critical  Market  Gardeners  and 
Private  Planters — The  Earliest 
and  Sweetest  of  All 

)ne  of  our  customers  writes:  “I  have  grown  and 
rketed  Carrots  for  40  years,  but  I never  had  any 
it  were  as  tender  and  sweet  and  sell  so  readily  as 
ir  Private  Strain  of  Select  Danvers.” 

fhat’s  What  You’IlSay  After 
Trying  Them  This  Year 

Danver  carrots  have  been  the  standard  for  over  fifty 
ars  and  w'e  need  not  try  to  offer  any  proofs  as  to 
-Tr  popularity.  Carrot-breeding  is  in  about  the  same 
iss  as  stock-breeding,  and  if  same  is  not  kept  true, 
11  deteriorate  very  quickly.  AVe  have  endeavored  to 
more  than  keep  the  old  parent  sort  true,  and  have 
tually  bred  up  the  quality  of  Danver  Carrot  to  such 
rfection  that  the  old  parent  sort  would  be  ashamed 
itself.  To  distinguish  our  sort  from  others,  we 
ve  termed  our  strain  Condon’s  Select  Danvers.  Same 
s been  bred  for  quality  and  for  yield  and  on  a given 
reage  it  will  produce  a larger  crop  of  marketable 
ots  than  any  other  kind.  The  roots  are  of  a rich 
ange  color,  and  about  6 inches  long,  with  blunt  point; 
lapted  to  all  classes  of  soil.  Packet,  5 ets.;  ounce, 
i;  cts.;  A4  lb.,  30  cts.;  lb.,  50  cts.;  lb.,  90  cts.;  postpaid. 


324  Improved 
Long-  Orange 


323  Half  Lrong  Danvers 


32S 


New  Early  Chantenay  or  Model 


A very  fine  variety  for  bunching'.  This  is  a very  choic 
strain,  producing  thick  roots  of  the  finest  quality.  Will  aver 
age  three  inches  in  diameter  at  the  shoulder,  gently  taperiU; 
throughout  the  broad  stump-root,  and  measuring  five  inche 
in  length.  Flesh  tender,  fine  grained,  free  from  hard  cor( 
and  of  a deep  golden  orange.  An  excellent  variety  to  gro^ 
for  winter  use,  as  they  can  be  harvested  easily  and  are  im 
mensely  productive.  Packet,  5 ct.s.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  ^ 

cts.5  Va  lb.,  40  cts.s  lb.,  73  cts.;  postpaid. 


324 


Improved  Long  Orange 

The  Largest  Table  Carrot 


on’s  Intermediate 


A well-known  sort;  roots  long,  thickest  near  the  crowr 
tapering  regularly  to  a point;  color  deep  orange.  It  is  a goO' 
keeper  of  fine  quality  for  winter  use.  Packet,  4 cts.;  ounce,  i 
cts. I % lb.,  IS  cts.;  Vi  lb.,  32  cts.;  lb.,  60  cts.;  postpaid. 

323  Half  Long  Danvers 

A Half  Long  Orange 

Grown  largely  on  account  of  its  great  productiveness  and  adapta 
bility  to  all  classes  of  soil.  It  is  a desirable  second  early  carrot  fo 
the  home  garden  and  is  also  suitable  for  field  culture.  The  top 
are  of  medium  size.  The  mature  roots  are  of  medium  length,  six  t 
eight  inches  long,  tapei'ing  uniformly  to  a blunt  point.  The  flesh  i 
deep  orange,  tender  and  of  good  quality.  Although  the  roots  of  tbi 
variety  at  maturity  are  comparatively  short,  they  often  produce  a 
large  a hulk  as  the  longer  field  sorts  and  are  more  easily  harvestec 
Packet,  4 cts.;  oimcc,  S cts.;  i/4  lb.,  IS  cts.;  Vs  lb.,  32  cts.;  lb.,  66  cts. 
postpaid. 

322  Sutton’s  Intermediate 

Great  Midseason  Carrot 

A splendid  variety,  in  shape  midway  between  the  half  long  and  th 
long  sorts.  It  is  quite  broad  at  the  top  and  tapers  to  a blunt  point 
Flesh  is  rich  reddish-orange,  tender  and  sweet.  Very  desirable  a 
a market  variety,  on  account  of  the  heavy  yield,  fine  shape  and  ap 
peaiance  and  excellent  quality.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce  9 cts.;  ^4  !*> 
25  cts.;  lb..  40  cts.;  lb.,  75  cts.,  postpaid. 

322  Early  Scarlet  Horn 

One  of  the  earliest  varieties  in  cultiva- 
tion, and  very  desirable  for  forcing. 

Tops  very  small.  Roots  nearly  round 
and  of  reddish  orange  color.  Wlien  fully 
matured,  about  2 inches  long,  but  sliould 
be  used  before  fully  grown,  while  young 
and  tender.  See  cut.  Packet,  5 cts.; 
ounce,  10  cts.;  % lb.,  25  cts.;  ^ lb.,  40 
cts,;  lb.,  75  cts.;  postpaid. 


322  Elarly  Scarlet  Horn 


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34  Constant  cultivation  is  very  important  during  the  dry  weather.  Keeps  roots  brittle. 

CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  CARROTSi 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois 


Stock  Carrots  Unexcelled  For  Feeding 


CUL.TURR. — Root  crops  arc  liiglily  valuable  ami  worthy  of 
more  general  cultivation  in  the  United  States.  The  feeding 
value  of  roots  is  directly  proportional  to  the  dry  matter  eon- 
tent.  This  dry  matter,  pound  for  pound,  is  equal  to  any  grain; 
wlie^i  fed  to  cattle  is  nifore  eagerly  eaten  and  more  digestible. 
This  dry  matter  runs  from  10  to  14  per  cent  of  total  w’eight. 

1 htis  a low  yield  of  20  tons  would  g-'ve  over  2 tons  of  dry  mat- 
ter, equal  to  05  bushels  of  corn.  A supplementary  ration  of 
cereal  is  good. 

529  CONDON’S 
Prize  Winner  Stock 

A Big  Money  Maker 

The  Best  Tonic  for 
Horses  and  Cattle 

This  is  the  heaviest  cropping  car- 
rot grown,  yielding  more  tons  to  the 
acre  than  any  other  sort.  The  flesh 
is  white,  solid,  crisp  and  very  sweet; 
the  roots  are  short  and  very  heavy 
at  the  shoulder,  wliich  allows  them 
to  be  harvested  very  easily.  They 
do  not  break  easily  in  pulling  or 
storing,  owing  to  their  solidity  and 
shape.  This  is  not  a carrot  for  gar- 
deners, but  is  for  farmers  and  cattle 
men.  The  roots  frequently  measure 
12  to  25  inches  in  circumference,  and 
15  to  25  tons  f-;  not  an  uncommon 
yield.  A few  of  these  carrots  should 
be  grown  by  everyone,  even  if  they 
only  have  one  cow.  Packet,  5 cts.; 
ounce,  15  cts.;  54  lb.,  32  cts.;  54  lb,, 
55  cts.;  lb.,  $1.00;  postpaid. 


'arrol 

Jeed 

m\  Sow 
)ne  Acre, 
Sufficient 
[o  Produce 
)n  Good  Soil 
?4  Tons  of 
Carrots, 
iqual  in 


Yaiue  to 
SOO  Bushels 
)f  Oats 


331 

Mammoth 

Yellow 

Belgian 


lbs. 


Stock 


Carrot 


Sows 


One 


Acre 


Mammoth  White 
Belgian 


329  Condon^s  Prize  Winner  Stock 


559Mammoth  White  Belgian 

A Standard  Early  Sort 

A variety  with  long  slender  root,  about  one- 
third  of  which  grows  above  the  surface  of  the 
ground,  thus  making  it  easy  to  pull.  It  is  very 
productive,  highly  nutritious  and  a good  keeper. 
Packet,  4 cts,;-  ounce,  8 cts.;  lb.,  18  cts.; 
54  lb.,  32  cts.;  lb.,  60  cts.;  postpaid. 

331  Mammoth  Yellow  Belgian 

Best  Long-Keeping  Yellow 

This  sort  is  very  similar  to  the  A^diite  Bel- 
gian except  in  color.  Its  strong  point  is  its 
keeping  quality,  making  it  of  special  value  for 
late  feeding.  Packet,  4 cts.;  ounce,  8 cts.;  54 
lb.,  18  cts.;  54  lb.,  32  cts.;  lb,,  60  cts.;  postpaid. 


Common  Sense  Culture  Directions  printed  on  all  packages 


36 


Grow  your  own  Celery  for  your  Thanksgiving  Dinner. 


The 

Very 

Finest 

Quality 

of 

All 

A 

Big 

Money 

Maker 

Have 

a 

Row 

for 

Your 

Own 

Use 


J141  Condon’s  Golden  Self- 
Blanching-  Celery 


CONDON’S  Golden 
Self  Blanching  CELERY 

A-No.  1 Extra  Select  Strain  foil 
Large  Market  Growers  and  j 
Critical  Planters  i 

Without  doubt  the  very  finest  celery  in  cultil 
vation  and  the  Biggest  Money  Maker.  Stalkd 
Thick,  Crisp  and  Brittle.  No  Hollow  Centers | 

Blanches  itself  to  a Beautiful  Golden  Yellow.  We  suppljl 
it  annually  to  the  largest  and  most  critical  planters  ir  i 
America  and  this  is  what  they  say  about  it.  '! 

Dear  Sir:  Newark,  N.  Y,  Sept.  20.  j 

I am  writing  in  regard  to  the  Celery  8eed  ijs 
purchased  from  yon.  It  has  proven  one  of  tlm! 
best  of  seeds.  So  much  of  the  Celer}^  planted  i 
here  has  turned  out  to  be  the  Green  Celery.  ] 
can  use  another  pound  of  Condon’s  Golden  Selfh 
Blanching  Celery  Seed  and  would  like  to  knowi' 
if  you  will  send  me  1 lb.  for  the  same  price  ash 
last  year.  If  so  send  me  1 lb.  of  Condon’s  GoldeiiiJ 
Self  Blanching  Celery  Seed  as  soon  as  you  can  « 
by  Parcel  Post,  C.  0.  D.,  and  oblige  c 

James  H.  Van  Derbilt,  R.  F.  D.  No.  3.  ' 


The  plants  are  of  medium  size,  compact  and! 
stock}^,  with  yellowish  green  foliage.  As  they 
mature  the  inner  stems  and  leaves  turn  l)eautifnl 
golden  yellow  so  that  blanching  is  effected  at  a I 
minimum  expenditure  of  time  and  labor.  ItsIS 
handsome  color,  crispness,  tenderness,  freedom,  f 
from  stringiness,  and  fine  nutty  flavor  have  es-!i 
tablished  it  as  a superior  first  early  sort.  Equally! 
desirable  for  muck  or  upland  farms.  Try  it.  ' 
Packet,  12  cts. ; ounce,  60  cts.  ; ^ lb.,  $1.80;  y<^ 
lb.,  $3.25;  lb.,  $6.00;  postpaid. 


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37 


CONDON’S  "Sure  Crop”  CELERY 


348  Henderson’s  Easy 
Blanching  Celery 

Originators  True  Stock.  Absolutely  New 
Distinct  Sort 

Tlie  Easiest  ami  Q.iiickcs>t  to  TSIanch 
The  Earliest  aiul  the  Latest  in  One  Row 

A valuable  celery  of  recent  introduc- 
tion and  is  now  extensively  gi(nvn  by 
the  most  progressive  celery  growers 
throughout  the  United  States.  The  stalks 
are  stocky  in  growth  and  of  medium 
height  and  are  the  easiest  and  quickest 
to  blanch  and  keep  oetter  in  the  trench 
tlian  other  sorts.  The  tender,  brittle, 
sweet,  nutty  llavored  stalks  are  attrac- 
tive in  appearance.  Ready  for  ihe  table 
or  market  in  about  115  days.  Grows 
equally  well  on  muck  or  upland.  Packet, 

10  cts.;  ounce,  50  ets.;  lb.,  $1.75;  Ys  lb., 
$3.25;  lb.,  .$0.00,  postpaid. 

5^2  CONDON’S  Extra 
Select  White  Plume 

The  Very  Finest  for  Fall  and  Early  Winter 
Use  “ Crisp  as  lee.” 

It  is  a truly  beautiful  type.  No  other 
celery  naturally  turns  white  upon  reaching 
maturity.  All  others  require  blanching  with 
boards  or  wdth  earth.  The  Golden  Self- 
y Blanching  naturally  turns  yellow,  but  this 
i\one  turns  white.  Not  only  does  the  stem 
i|\vwhiten,  but  the  leaf  itself,  especially  every 
‘■'inner  leaf,  assumes  the  attractive  white 
?color.  This  makes  the  White  Plume  Celery 
one  of  the  most  showy  ornaments  that  can 
!;be  put  upon  the  Thanksgiving  or  Christmas 
■litlinner  table.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  25  cts.; 
lb.,  75  ets.;  1/3  lb.,  $1.30;  lb.,  $2.50;  postpaid. 

346  Celeriac 

Large  Smooth  Prague 

An  improved  form  of  turnip-rooted 


^^c^elery,  excellent  for  soups  and^  stews. 


Produces  roots  of  nearly  globular 
iiape  and  comparatively  smooth  sur- 
face. Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  25  cts.;  346 

Yi  lb.,  75  cts.;  postpaid. 

34S  Kalamazoo 


Turnip-Rooted  Celery 


348  Henderson’s  Easy  Blanching 


Giant  Pascal 


343 


The  Largest  Ribbed  Celery 

This  is  a green-leaved  variety 
developed  from  the  Golden  Yel- 
low Self-Blanching,  and  we  rec- 
ommend it  as  being  of  the  best 
quality  for  fall  and  early  winter 
use.  It  blanches  to  a beautiful 
yellowish  white  color;  is  very 
solid  and  crisp  and  of  a fine  nutty 
flavor.  Piteket,  6 ets.;  ounce,  25 
ets.;  % lb.,  75  ets.;  Ys  !*>.»  $1.40; 
lb.,  $2..50,  postpaid. 


340 


Columbia 


Second  Early  Winter  Sort 

All  early-maturing  sort  unsur- 
passed in  shape  and  quality.  The 
plant  is  of  medium  height,  but 
very  stocky  and  heavy.  The 
stalks  are  thick,  almost  round, 
resembling  in  shape  those  of 
Giant  Pascal;  the  color  has  in  it 
more  of  the  rich  yellow  tint  of 
Golden  Yellow  Self-Blanching, 
which  variety  it  resembles  verj'’ 
much  in  appearance  when 
trimmed  and  bunched  for  the 
market.  Packet,  8 cts.;  ounce, 
50  cts.;  % lb„  $1.50;  lb.,  $2.75; 
lb,,  $5.00,  postpaid. 


340  Columbia  Very  Fine  Strain 


Extra  Select  Strain  for  Critical 
Planters 

We  consider  our  Kalamazoo 
absolutely  and  without  exception 
the  very  best  celer3^  grown.  It 
is  late;  it  is  not  self-blanching, 
but  it  is  worth  many  times  over 
all  the  extra  trouble  and  labor 
involved  in  growing  it.  Packet, 
6 cts.;  ouuee,  35  ets.;  Y-i  lb.,  .$1.15; 
Y^  lb.,  .$2.00;  lb.,  $3.50,  po.stpaid. 

347  Winter  Reliance 
or  Queen  Long- 
keeper 

This  very  desirable  variety  is 
considered  the  most  attractive  in 
color  and  the  best  in  quality  of 
any  of  the  late-keeping  sorts. 
The  plant  is  dwarf.  Packet,  5 
ets.;  ounce,  20  ets.;  % lb.,  65  ets.; 
Ys  lb.,  $1.15;  lb.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 

344  CONDON’S 
Improved  Golden 
Heart 

Pine,  long-keeping  golden 
dwarf  celery.  The  heart  is  large, 
surrounded  by  a shapely  solid 
stalk.  Packet,  6 ets.;  ounce,  20 
et.s.;  Y4  lb.,  65  cts.;  Yz  lb.,  $1.15? 
lb.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 


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38 


Grow  your  own  Cucumb&rs  and  make  your  own  Pickles. 


CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  CUCUMBERS 


Seed  Saved  From  Hand  Selected  Fruit  of  Uniform  Type 


361  Condon’s  Early  Wonder — Eaidiest  of  All 


361  CONDONES  Early  Wonder 

Earliest,  Smoothest,  Greatest  Yielder  and  the  Most  Crisp.  The  Best  and  Most  Profitable 
Extra  Early  Sheer  We  Have  Ever  Seen.  Notice  Small  Seed 
Cavity  Which  Tells  the  True  Story. 

As  an  extra  early  Cucumber  there  is  no  strain  to  equal  this.  It  is  of  a most  handsome  shape  and  holds 
its  deep  green  color  better  than  any  other  White  Spine  type.  Fruits  grow  very  even  in  size  and  regular  in 
form.  Color  is  dark  olive  green  with  lighter  spines  running  from  blossom  end.  It  is  smooth,  tender  and 
crisp.  Remains  green  on  the  vine,  and  after  picking  it  never  turns  yellow.  It  is  very  hardy,  robust  and 
free  from  disease.  We  have  not  seen  a strain  more  uniform  in  size,  color  and  evenness  than  our  Earliest 
of  All.  Market  gardeners  and  large  planters  who  value  earliness,  will  hnd  this  the  most  profitable  sort 
in  cultivation.  Packet,  10  ot.s.;  ounce,  20  cts.;  lb.,  50  ct.s,;  lb.,  85  cts.;  lb.,  $1.50,  postpaid. 


371  Snow’s  Early  Pickling: 


364  Extra  Long  White  Spine 

The  Extra  Cong  White  Spine,  or  “Evergreen,”  as  it  is 
sometimes  called,  is  the  standard  and  most  popular  of  the 
Long  White  Spine  varieties.  In  season  it  is  early,  vigorous, 
and  prolific,  more  blight-proof  than  the  ordinary  long  sorts. 
The  shape  is  straight;  smooth,  dark,  shiny  green  in  color; 
8 to  12  inches  in  length,  and,  compared  with  “Davis’  Per- 
fect,” is  larger  in  diameter.  The  flesh  is  crisp,  tender  and  of 
superb  flavor.  For  general  market  and  home  use  it  is  with- 
out a superior  in  this  variety.  The  seed  we  offer  is  the  re- 
sult of  a number  of  years  of  exhaustive  trials  and  a scientific 
selection  from  the  pick  of  different  strains  of  many  growers. 
Select  stock.  Packet.  6 ct.s.;  ounce,  13  cts.;  % lb.,  32  cts.; 
lb.,  55  cts.;  lb.,  .$1.00,  postpaid. 

371  Snow’s  Early  Pickling 

This  is  a selection  made  from  the  “Chicago  Pickle”  by  a 
veteran  pickle  grower,  Mr.  Snow,  of  the  famous  Snow  Pickle 
Farm,  Rockford,  111.  The  type  is  shorter  when  ripe  than 
the  Chicago  Pickle  and  is  broad  at  the  stem  end,  tapering 
slightly  to  the  tip.  The  small  pickles  are  dark  greeii,  cyl- 
indrical and  square  ended,  average  4 to  5 inches  in  length 
when  large  enough  for  slicing,  and  are  of  excellent  quality; 
but  it  is  chiefly  for  ■ producing  medium-sized  pickles,  that 
this  variety  is  so  highly  esteemed.  If  the  fruits  are  gathered 
as  soon  as  large  enough,  the  vines  will  continue  bearing 
through  a long  season.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10'  cts.;  % lb., 
25  cts.;  % lb.,  45  cts.;  lb.,  85  cts.,  po.stpaid.  


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i 


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39 


CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  CUCUMBERS 


362  Davis  Perfect  Select 

Orig-inal  strain.  As  now  selected,  the  long-  even  fruits  are  of  fine  form,  v^^ith 
an  intensely  dark,  rich  green  skin.  With  very  few  seeds,  the  solid  white  fiesh 
is  of  superb  quality  for  slicing.  So  handsome  and  regalar  are  the  fruits 
that  they  bring  an  extra  price  on  market,  often  being  tr.ken  for  “hot-house 
grown.”  The  vines  are  of  strong  growth  and  quite  prolific. 

Mr.  Davis,  the  originator,  says:  “This  new  variety  beats  all  others  in  points 
of  beauty,  quality  and  productiveness.  More  fruit  can  be  cut  from  it  than 
from  any  other  we  ever  tried  in  the  greenhouse,  while  for  outdoor  growing 
they  seem  to  yield  even  better  than  under  glass,  and  even  experts  cannot  tell 
the  outdoor  fruits  from  the  hot-house  product.”  Packet,  8 ets.;  ounce,  15  cts.; 
^4  lb.,  40  cts.;  % lb.,  70  cts.;  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 


:372  Thorburn’s  Everbearing 

This  is  a unique  and  highly  meri- 
'torious  pickling  variety;  meritorious 
because  of  its  quality,  and  unique  in 
its  ability  to  go  right  on  bearing, 
whether  the  ripened  cucumbers  are 
j picked  or  not.  It  is  enormously  pro- 
uductive  and  a general  favorite.  Fruits 
of  every  age  and  also  blossoms  may 
be  found  on  a single  vine  and  bear- 
ing continues  until  the  coming  of 
frost.  A favorite  for  pickles.  Also 
lan  excellent  home  garden  variety. 
I Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  % lb., 
;25  cts.;  Y>  lb.,  45  cts.;  11?.,  85  ets.;  post- 
ppaid. 

36S  Green  Prolific,  or 
Boston  Pickling 

This  is  a very  prolific  cucumber; 
largely  planted  for  pickles.  The 
fruits  average  4 to  6 inches  in  length 
when  large  enough  for  slicing,  and 
are  of  excellent  quality.  It  is,  how- 
ever, for  producing  medium-sized 
pickles  that  this  variety  is  so  highly 
esteemed,  as  it  is  enormously  produc- 
tive, and  if  the  fruits  are  kept  gath- 
ered as  soon  as  large  enough,  the 
vines  will  continue  bearing  through- 
out a long  season.  Packet,  5 cts.; 
ounce,  10  cts.;  % lb.,  30  cts.;  Ys  lb., 
50  cts.;  lb.,  90  cts.,  postpaid. 


360  Condon’s  Extra  Early 
Improved  Long  Green 

Vines  very  vigorous  and  productive. 
The  fruits  are  very  long,  often  12 
inches;  slender  and  uniformly  dark 
green  color.  Furnishes  some  fruits 
early,  but  matures  the  bulk  of  its 
crop  rather  late.  Excellent  for  slic- 
ing and  very  largely  used  for  pickles. 
The  fruits  are  often  used  for  making 
sweet  pickles.  We  offer  a carefully 
selected  strain,  uniformly  long,  of 
good  form  and  with  the  large  warts 
and  spines  well  distributed  over  the 
surface  instead  of  being  clustered  at 
one  end,  as  in  inferior  stocks.  See 
cut.  Packet,  8 cts.;  ounce,  15  cts.; 
14  lb.,  40  cts.;  1/3  lb.,  70  cts.;  lb.,  $1.25; 
postpaid. 


CONDON’S 

Bug  Finish  Gets  the 
Cucumber  Beetle 


367 


A medium  early,  white-spined  cucumber  of  handsome,  very  dark  green  color 
and  of  excellent  quality  for  slicing.  The  vines  are  very  hardy  and  productive. 
The  fruits  when  mature  are  about  8 inches  long,  and  are  uniform  in  size  and 
shape.  Color  dark  green,  slightly  striped  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.  Its  uniform  size  and  shape  and  splendid 
color  are  making  this  variety  very  popular  as  a shipping  sort.  Packet,  G 
cts.;  ounce,  12  cts.;  % lb.,  32  ct.s.;  Y-i  lb.,  56  cts.;  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


373 

West  Indian 
Gherkin 


367  Klondike — Medium  Early 

373  West  India  Gherkins 

A small  fruited  variety,  very  prolific,  and  used  only  for 
pickling  as  it  has  no  slicing  value.  Fruits  are  thick  and 
rounded  in  shape,  ranging  from  2 to  3 inches  in  length,  and 
covered  with  spines.  Makes  a strong  growth  of  slender 
vines,  with  small  foliage.  Prices,  packet,  7 cts.;  ounce,  15 
cts.;  % Ib„  45  cts.,  postpaid. 


0 Condones  Esctra 
Early  Improved 
Long  Green 


Common  Sense  Culture  Directions  printed  on  all  packages, 


40 


Grow  Cucumbers.  The  market  is  never  fully  supplied. 


CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop’’  CUCUMBERS 


358  Arlington  White  Spine 


369  IjOndon  Long  Green 


3G9  London  Long  Green 


This  is  an  old-time  popular  garden  favorite. 
Under  favorable  conditions,  produces  dark  green 
fruits  from  10  to  12  inches  in  length.  Skin  is 
deep  rich  green;  flesh  solid,  crisp  and  of  excellent 
quality.  Packet,  5 et.s.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  % Ib.,  2.5 
cts.;  % lb.,  45  et.s.;  lb.,  S.5  cents;  postpaid. 


368  The  New  Lemon 


Round  Like  a Lemon 

Its  flavor  is  delicious,  never  bitter.  Excellent 
for  slicing,  and  for  salads  and  pickles  surpasses 
them  all:  always  tender,  crisp  and  juicy.  Packet, 
5 etw.;  ounce.  20  ct.s,;  lb.,  75  ets.;  y.>  lb.,  $1.40: 
lb.,  .$2.70,  postpaid. 


Japanese  Climbing 


358  Arlington  White  Spine 

A selection  from  the  Early  White  Spine,  being 
more  pointed  at  each  end.  The  young  fruits  are 
crisp  and  tender,  and  are  of  dark  green  color.  The 
mature  fruits  are  about  to  7 inches  long.  Con- 
sidered by  many  to  be  the  best  sort  for  small 
piclvles.  Excellent  also  for  slicing.  Packet,  5 ct.s.; 
ounce,  10  ot.s.;  14  lb.,  25  ets.;  Vs  lb.,  45  ct.s.;  lb.,  85 
ct.s.;  postpaid. 


366  Japanese  Climbing 

.'iliSort'S  vaYjable 

small  gardens.  Very  prolific,  from  40  to  50  fruit; 
having  been  counted  on  single  plants.  The  cucum' 
hers  are  long  and  of  fine  flavor.  Packet,  10  cts. 
ounce,  .-0  cts.;  Ib.,  50  cts.;  lb.,  85  cts.;  lb.,  .$1.50 
postpaid.  ’ ^ 


370  New  Early  Cluster 

370  New  Early  Cluster 

Fruits  of  the  slim  form  are  desirable 
for  pickling.  It  is  extra  prolific,  fre- 
quently setting  in  clusters  of  two  or 
three.  These  are  desirable  for  small 
pickles.  If  the  fruits  are  kept  gathered, 
the  vines  will  continue  bearing.  Packet, 
5 cts.,  ounce,  10  ct.s.;  % lb.,  ,30  cts.;  % 
lb.,  50  cts.;  lb.,  90  cts.,  postpaid. 


You 


run 


no  risk; 


we 


guarantee 


safe 


delivery 


368  The  New  Lemon 


of  every 


359 


Chicago  Pickle  or  Westerfield 


363  Early  Short  Green 

'This  variety  is  known  also  as  Early  Frame, 
ana  is  an  early,  bright  green  cucumber  of  me- 
very  extensively  used  for  slicing  and 
pickling.  Vines  very  vigorous  and  productive, 
h ruit  straight,  a little  smaller  at  the  ends,  bright 
green  shading  lighter  at  the  blossom  end;  crisp 
and  tender.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10  ets.;  % 
lIo,,  30  et.s.;  y>  lb.,  50  cts.;  lb.,  90  cts.,  postpaid. 

Chicago  Pickle,  or  Westerfield 

It  has  become  a general  favorite 
everywhere  and  is  used  almost  exclu- 
sively by  pickle  factories  throughout 
the  country.  The  fruit  is  of  medium 
size,  wonderfully  even  in  growth, 
slightly  pointed  at  both  ends.  Extra 
early  and  the  whole  crop  can  be  de- 
pended upon  to  make  fine  shaped  pick- 
les. Color  deep  green,  begins  to  set 
its  fruit  when  quite  young.  You  will 
find  this  variety  valuable  for  slicing 
also,  being  of  fine  flavor,  crisp  and  de- 
licious. Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.; 
y^  Ib.,  30  cts.;  Vs  lb.,  50  cts.;  lb.,  90  cts.; 
postpaid. 


Please  order  by  number  as  well  as  names.  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Kock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois 


CONDON’S  “Silver  Queen”  or  White  Bantam 
SWEET  CORN 


rhe  best,  the  largest,  the 
sweetest  and  the  biggest 
>>’ielder  of  all  Extra 
Early  Sweet  Corn  is 
ivhat  our 
:ustomers 
jay. 


First  introduced  by  us 
in  1913  and  is  better 
today  than  ever. 

Try  it. 


Market 
gardeners 
will  find  this  a 
big  money  maker 


In 
this 
locality 
ready  for 
market  in 
early  July. 


620  Condon’s  Silver  Queen  or  White  Bantam 


Since  the  Pilgrims  settled  ]\[assachusetts,  Sweet  Corn  has  been  one  of  the  most  relislied  vegetables, 
in  early  days  our  forefathers  used  the  old-fashioned  Indian  Corn,  picking  same  just  as  it  came  into  the 
milk,  and  termed  it  Roasting  Ears.  Ever  since,  man  has  striven  to  produce  a better  quality  suited  to  the 
idvanced  tastes  and  requirements  of  the  time.  By  crossing  the  various  types,  wonderful  improvements 
[lave  been  made,  until  one  would  think  we  had  reached  our  zenith;  especially  after  tasting  those  delicious 
types  of  Henderson’s  Golden  Rod  and  Burpee’s  Golden  Bantam.  True,  these  grand  types  were  far  supe- 
rior to  any  previously  introduced,  “but  the  color  was  against  them.”  Once  again  Nature  proved  a won- 
der, for  we  found  in  our  field  of  Golden  Bantam  several  ears  containing  a few  white  grains.  These  were 
selected,  planted  by  themselves,  and  today  we  have  a distinct  type  of  WHITE  BANTAM,  known  as  our 
SILVER  QUEEN.  Think  of  it,  a WHITE  BANTAM  CORN,  which  contains  all  of  the  sweet  lusciousness 
of  the  yellow  sort,  and  yet  invitingly  silver  white  in  color.  Truly,  this-  grand  new  variety  should  reign 
supreme  in  every  garden.  Do  not  associate  it  with  any  other  kind;  it  is  alone  in  its  class,  the  SILVER 
QUEEN.  In  habit  of  growth  it  excels  all  other  early  varieties,  being  stocky  and  exceptionally  vigorous.  The 
quality  is  most  superior,  very  excellent  and  surpassingly  sweet.  Ears  6 to  7 inches  long,  frequently 
bearing  four  and  five  good  ears  from  a single  .stalk.  Packet,  10  cts.*  V2  lb.,  20  cts.;  lb.,  35  cts.;  2 lbs., 
60  cts.;  postpaid.  - . 


The  sweetest,  largest  and  best 
of  all  Yellow  Sweet  Corn  is  what 
our  customers  say. 

Cross  between  Burpee’s  Golden 
Bantam,  Country  Gentleman  and 
Evergreen,  retaining  the  color  of 
Golden  Bantam  and  its  delicious 
flavor,  combined  with  the  other  two 
and  the  sturdy  yielding  qualities  of 
the  Evergreen.  This  is  truly  a re- 
markably fine  sort,  and  is  destined 
to  become  a great  favorite  in  every 
market.  Don’t  miss  this.  It’s  cer- 
tainly a good  thing,  and  we  want 
you  to  try  it.  Packet,  8 cts.;  Yz 
lb.,  18  cts.;  lb.,  32  cts.;  2 lbs.,  58 
cts.j  postpaid. 


627  FIRST  OF  ALL 


Kindly  Notice 

Orange  Center. 


It  mature.s  from  three  days  to  a week  earlier  than  the 
Cory.  The  small  ears  are  well  filled  with  quite  large  grains. 

Packet,  .%  ct.s.;  lb.,  15  cts.;  lb.,  2.5  cts.;  2 Ib.s.,  40  cts.;  po.st- 
paid. 


627  First  of  All 


618 


Condon’s  Goldei 
Sunburst 


Fla. 

I received  a 
sample  of  your 
Golden  Sun- 
burst Sweet 
Corn  and  it 
was  the  best 
corn  we  ever  ate  and  I want  more  of  it.  1 
used  to  live  in  Northern  Iowa,  so  I know 
good  corn.  Yours  very  truly, 

Mrs.  A.  W.  Flathers. 


Please  order  by  number  as  well  as  Names,  it  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


2nd  Early — 12  Rowed  Variety 


Only  few  days  later  than  the  extra  early  sorts  and  near! 
twice  as  large.  Selection  from  the  famous  early  charapioi: 
and  today  our  stock  of  Columbia  so  surpasses  the  old  paren 
there  is  no  comparison. 

Condon’s  Early  Columbia  is  an  acquisition  of  rare  value 
This  new  and  valuable  variety  of  Sweet  or  Sugar  Corn  ha 
eclipsed  all  other  sorts.  It  is  as  early  as  the  Cory  and  near! 
twice  as  large,  being  12 -rowed  and  of  great  length.  Th 
color  is  a beautiful  creamy  white.  In  quality,  sweetness  an 
flavor  it  is  superior  to  any  second  early  sort  known  and  ; 
very  heavy  yielder.  Early  Columbia  Corn  is  the  best  ani 
largest  early  sweet  corn  ever  offered.  Packet,  7 cts.;  Yz  lb. 
17  cts.;  lb.,  30  cts.;  2 lbs.,  55  cts.;  postpaid. 


««  CONDON’S 

Golden  Sunburst 


To  have  good  roasting  ears  all  season  plant  seed  every  ten  days. 


SWEET  CORN 


617  CONDONES  Early  Columbii 

Market  Gardeners  True  Frienc 


Our  own  origination.  This  is  the 
celebrated  corn  we  distributed  for 
trial  a few  years  ago  that  every- 
body went  crazy  for. 


Candon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois 


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CONDON’S  “Superior”  SWEET  OR  SUGAR  CORN 


629 


029  Mammoth  White  Cory 

Mammoth  White  Cory 


Considered  one  of  the  best  early  sweet  corns.  It 
produces  stalks  about  four  feet  high,  each  generally 
bearing  two  large,  finely  shaped  ears  which  become 
lit  for  use  in  about  72  days.  Six  to  seven  inches  long, 
very  symmetrical  and  handsome,  seldom  with  any 
opening  between  the  rows  at  the  base.  Grain  large, 
broad,  very  white,  and  of  remarkably  good  quality. 
Packet,  5 ot.s.;  V>  Ih.,  15  ct.s.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  2 lb,s.,  40  cts.; 
postpaid. 

623  Early  Crosby 

2nd  Early — 12  Rowed 

A most  excellent  early  variety  of  fine  quality. 
The  ears  are  five  and  one-half  to  six  and  one-half 
inches  long.  Twelve  rowed  or  more,  with  short 
nearly  square  grains  which  are  very  white,  sweet 
and  tender.  Packet,  5 cts.;  Y»  Ib.,  15  cts.;  lb.,  25 
' cts.;  2 lbs.,  40  cts.;  postpaid. 

616  Burpee’s  Golden 
Bantam — Improved 

Earliest  of  all  Yellow  Sweet  Corns.  Golden 
Bantam  is  becoming  each  year  more  firmly  fixed 
in  popular  favor  because  of  its  extreme  early 
character,  vigorous  growth  and  surpassingly  de- 
licious flavor.  We  have  had  hundreds  of  most 
enthusiastic  letters  from  customers,  giving  it 
the  highest  praise  as  the  finest  extra-early 
Sweet  Corn  they  have  ever  grown.  Although 
the  dry  grain  is  entirelj^  free  from  any  flinty 
glaze,  it  is  exceptionally  hard  and  firm,  hence 
can  be  planted  earlier  than  any  other  ‘ true 
Sweet  Corn.  The  stalks  are  dwarf  and  sturdy 
in  habit,  growing  to  a height  of  4 feet;  they 
bear  2 and  3 good  ears,  which  are  set  well 
above  the  ground.  The  ears,  5 to  7 inches  in 
length,  have  8 rows  of  broad  yellow  grains,  ex- 
tending to  the  extreme  rounded  tip.  Many  mar- 
ket gardeners  report  that  they  find  Golden 
Bantam  their  most  profitable  variety  through- 
out the  season  (from  successive  plantings)  as 
soon  as  customers  get  acquainted  with  it.'s 
splendid  flavor  and  distinct  color.  Our  hotne 
g;rown  seed  is  a decided  improvement  over  much 
that  is  offered.  Packet,  7 cts.;  % lb.,  17  et.s.; 
lb.,  20  cts.;  2 lbs.,  55  cts.;  po.stpaid.. 


616  Burpee’s  Golden 
Bantam  Improved 


622  Early  Crosby 


630 


630  Peep  O’Dav 


One  of  the  earliest  of  Sweet  Corns. 
Grows  about  ZVz  feet  high.  Bears  nearly 
always  two  ears  on  the  stalks.  Kernels 
of  good  white  color.  Our  seed  is  raised 
in  the  North  to  insure  earliness.  Packet, 
5 cts.;  Va  lb.,  15  ct.s.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  2 lbs.,  45 
cts„  postpaid.  


Common  Sense  Culture  Directions  printed  on  all  packages 


44 


Pick  Sweet  Corn  when  the  milk  will  fly  when  pinched  for  best  quality. 


An  Improvement  on  the  Old  Favorite  Shoe  Peg  Sweet  Corn 
This  variety  has  a small,  white  cob,  densely  covered  with  irregu 
lar  rows  of  very  long,  slender,  white  grains  of  excellent  quality 
ears  seven  to  nine  inches  long;  stalks  from  six  and  one-half  t( 
seven  feet  high.  Well  adapted  for  canning,  as  well  as  the  horn 
garden  and  market,  and  by  many  regarded  as  the  best  of  the  lat 


varieties.  Packet,  6 cts.;  ^ lb.,  16  cts.;  lb.,  28  cts.;  2 lbs.,  50  cts.: 


postpaid. 


624  Early  Minnesota 


The  Old 
Reliable 


A standard  variety.  Has  held  its  position  in  the  list  for  a loiq 
period  of  years  as  a dependable  sort..  The  ears  are  of  good  size  am 
well  flavored.  Valuable  for  either  private  or  market  use.  Eight  ti 
ten  rowed;  excellent  quality;  large  white  grain  and  extremely  pro 
ductive.  Packet,  5 cts.;  Yz  lb.,  15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  2 lbs.,  40  cts.; 


postpaid. 

626  Early  White  Evergreen' 


Earlie.st  of  All  Evergreens 

Has  ears  fully  as  large  as  those  of  the  regular 
Stowell’s  and  is  about  five  days  earlier,  while  the 
grains  remain  tender  for  a longer  period.  Its  most 
valuable  feature,  however,  is  the  extreme  paper 
whiteness  of  the  grains,  which  makes  not  only  a 
more  attractive  ear  when  served  on  the  table,  but 
is  most  important  for  the  canner.  It  retains  its 
whiteness  when  put  up  in  cans  as  distinct  from  the 
yellowish  tinge  of  the  still  popular  original  Sto- 
well's  Evei’greeit.  Packet,  6 ets.;  Mj  n>.,  1.'  et.s.; 
lb.,  2.'j  ets.:  2 Ib.s.,  4,>  et.s.;  postpaid. 


625  Early  Red  Cory 


This  popular  extra  early  variety  succeeds  well 
where  the  summer  is  short,  cool,  and  moist.  Ears 
six  inches  ■ in  length,  with  eight  rows  of  quite 
broad  grains.  The  color  is  red.  Packet,  4 cts.; 


% lb.,  12  cts.;  lb.,  20  cts.;  2 lbs.,  35  cts.;  postpaid. 


G14  Black  Mexican 


Sweet  as  Sugar 

Everyone  who  has  seen  this  corn  remembers  it 
and  the  delicious  sweetness  and  fine  grain  qualities 
in  spite  of  its  dark  color,  making  it  more  of  a 
favorite  every  year.  Packet,  S cts.;  % lb.,  10  ets.; 
lb.,  .32  els.;  2 Tbs.,  5S  ets.;  postpaid. 


622  Early  Adams 


614  Black 
3Iexiean 


Earlie.st  Corn  in  Cultivation 

Very  early,  and  used  extensively 
for  a first-early  table  corn  in  the 
South.  Stalks  about  4 feet  high, 
with  small  tassel,  very  few  leaves, 
and  without  suckers.  Ear  short, 
very  full,  often  nearly  as  thick  as 
it  is  long,  well  covered  with  coarse 
husks;  kernels  white,  smooth.  An 
extremely  hardy  variety  which  can 
be  grown  closer  together  than  most 
sorts.  Packet,  4 cts.;  Vs  lb.,  12  cts,; 
lb.,  20  ct.s.i  2 lbs„  3.5  ct.s.;  postpaid. 


628  Mammoth 


Late  Sugar 


This  tall  growing  sugar  corn  is 
one  of  the  very  sweetest  known. 
It  matures  a little  later  than 
Stowell’s  Evergreen,  and  is  large 
in  both  stalk  and  ear.  In  quality 
it  is  delicious,  being  sweet  and 
tender.  The  ears  remain  long  in 
the  green  state,  and  it  is  particu- 
larly good  for  canning  purposes. 
An  excellent  late  sort  for  the 
garden.  Packet,  5 cts.;  Y-z  lb.,  15 
ets.;  lb.,  25  ets.;  2 lbs„  4,5  ets.; 
postpaidU 


628  Mammoth  hate  Sugar 


621  Country  Gentleman 
Extra  Select  Home  Grown  Seed 


Please  order  by  number  as  well  as  Names,  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


Condon  Bros.  Seedsmen  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois. 


1 " 


619  CONDON’S  PRIVATE  STRAIN  WHITE  EVERGREEN 


SWEET  or 

CONDON’S 

‘‘Private  Strain” 
White 
Evergreen 

j The  Finest  Large  Eared  Sugar  Corn 
in  Existence 

Sweet  as  Honey 

Knornionsly  productive,  averaging  3 to  5 
I fine  Big  Ears  from  a single  stalk.  Ears  8 
to  10  inches  long,  16  to  18  rows  on  the 
cob.  Every  ear  runs  uniform,  well  rounded 
out  both  on  the  tip  and  the  butt.  The  ears 
are  compactly  filled  with  long,  plump, 
purity  white  kernels,  lusciously  tender  and 
sweet.  Another  great  feature  is  the  length 
of  time  the  ears  remain  “in  the  milk,”  the 
thick  husk  giving  it  splendid  protection, 
making  it  marketable  for  a longer  period 
of  time  than  any  other  known  sorE  In 
color  it  is  the  most  perfect  Purity  White 
: grain  corn  you  ever  saw,  making  it  the 
most  attractive  ear  when  served  on  the 
table  and  the  most  valuable  variety  for 
canning,  retaining  when  canned  that  dis- 
i tinct  purity  whiteness  which  makes  a big 
demand  for  it  at  good  prices  even  when 
the  markets  are  loaded  with  other  varieties. 
DON’T  FAIL  TO  PLANT  SOME  OF  IT. 
Packet,  7 cts.;  ^ lb.,  17  cts.;  lb.,  30  cts.; 
2 lbs.,  55  cts.;  postpaid. 

Stowells  Evergreen 

The  Standard  Main  Crop  Variety 

Late  maturing  sort,  producing  strong  and 
vigorous  stalks.  7 to  8 feet  high;  produces 
eai’s  8 inches  long  Avith  16  or  more  rows 
of  the  finest  sugary  grains.  This  variety 
has  gained  and  maintained  a reputation  for 
productiveness,  fine  rich  flavor,  sweetness 
and  deep  set  tender  Avhite  grains.  Packet, 
5 cts.;  ^ lb.,  12  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  2 lbs., 
35  cts.;  postpaid. 


SUGAR  CORN 


Every  man 
or  woman 
who  keeps  one  or  a hundred 
cows  should  plant  a few  acres 
of  Evergreen  Sweet  Corn  to 
cut  for  fall  feed. 

GREATEST  OF  ALL  MILK 
PRODUCERS 


NOTICE 


Common  Sense  Culture  Directions  printed  on  all  packages. 


46 


Specialties  for  the  Garden  That  All  Should  Plant 


GOURDS 

389  Nest  Egg 

Resemble — in  color,  form  and  size — the  eggs  of 
hens;  do  not  crack,  and  are  uninjured  by  cold  or 
wet.  They  make  the  very  best  nest-eggs.  Packet, 

5 et.s.;  ounce,  20  ets. 

390  Sugar  Trough 

By  sawing  off  the  upper  portion,  large  dishes  or 
buckets  may  be  made,  which  are  useful  for  many 
household  purposes.  The  shell  when  dried  is  thick 
and  hard,  extremely  light  but  very  durable.  Packet, 

5 ets.  I ounce,  20  cts. 

386  Dipper 

When  grown  on  the  ground  the  stems  will  be 
curved,  while  if  raised  as  a climbing  vine  the  weight 
of  the  blossom  end  will  cause  the  stem  to  grow 
straight.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  20  cts. 

387  Dishcloth  or  Luff  a 

A natural  dishcloth,  and  a most  admirable  one,  is 
furnished  by  the  peculiar  lining  of  this  fruit,  which 
is  sponge-like,  elastic  and  durable.  Packet,  5 ct.s.; 

38S  Finest  Mixed 

Combination  of  the  most 
curious,  interesting  and 
useful  varieties  of 

gourds.  Packet, 
4 ct.s.; 
ounce, 

15  ct.s. 


388  Finest  Mixed  Gourds 

EGG  PLANT 


376  Black  Beauty 

As  large  as  the  New  York  Improved,  but  about  ten 
days  earlier.  The  skin  is  a rick,  lustrous  purplish 
black — the  satin  gloss  and  rich  coloring  add  greatly 
to  the  beauty  of  these  “eggs.”’  The  intensely  bril- 
liant coloring  is  uniform  over  the  whole  fruit. 
Packet,  8 cts.i  % ounce,  35  cts.;  ounce,  60  cts.i  % 
lb.,  .^1.75;  V-z  lb.,  83,75;  lb.,  86."5;  postpaid. 

378  New  York  Improved  Spineless 

This  is  an  entirely  spineless  strain  of  the  large 
purple-fruited,  which  is  the  well-known  stand- 
ard. The  plants  are  equally  as  productive, 
fruits  as  large  and  well  colored,  but  stems  and 
calyx  are  entirely  free  from  spine.  Packet,  5 
cts.;  y>  ounce,  22  cts.;  ounce,  35  cts*;  yt  lb., 
$1.25;  y-z  lb.,  82.35;  lb.,  84.50;  postpaid. 

377  CONDON’S  New  Colossal 

It  is  of  large  size  and  extremely  good  shape, 
being  particularly  adapted  to  slicing,  and  for 
flavor  it  cannot  be  surpassed.  It  resists  drought, 
blight  and  bad  weather  to  a wonderful  degree, 
on  account  of  its  strong,  upright  growth.  The 
fruit  often  measures  18  to  24  inches  in  circum- 
ference (6  to  8 inches  in  diameter)  and  is  borne 
well  above  the  ground.  Packet,  10  cts.;  Va 
ounce,  40  cts.;  ounce,  75  cts.;  % lb.,  $2.25;  post- 
paid. 


EGG 

PLANT 

377  Condon’s 


New  Colossal 


546  Monarch  White  Rice 


POP  CORN 

545  Australian  Hulless 

Also  known  in  some  sections  as 
Japane.se  Rice,  Tom  Thumb,  or  Bumble 
Bee  Popcorn.  The  Australian  Hulless 

is  a dwarf-growing  corn,  a heavy  yielder 
of  attractive  ears,  peculiar  in  form,  be- 
ing nearly  as  thick  as  long.  The  kernels 
are  similar  to  the  best  strains  of  White 
Rice,  only  longer  and  slimmer  and 
pearly  white  in  color,  but  its  crowning 
merit  lies  in  its  popping  quality,  fine 
flavor  and  absence  of  hull  or  shell.  Most 
tender  and  delicious  flavor  when  popped, 
without  any  hard  particles,  melts  in 
your  mouth.  Packet,  10  ct.s*;  % lb.,  15 
ets*;  % lb.,  25  cts.;  lb.,  45  cts.;  po.stpaid. 

546  Monarch  White  Rice 

Everybody  knows  the  old  variety 
named  White  Rice.  Our  strain  is  an 
improvement,  with  large  ears,  and  the 
ears  are  more  abundantly  produced. 

Packet,  5 cts.;  % lb.,  10  cts.;  y-z  lb.,  18 
cts.;  lb.,  30  cts.;  po.stpaid. 

547  Queen’s  Golden 

This  is  perhaps  the  handsomest  of  all 
the  popcorns  when  on  the  ear,  surpassing 
all  others  in  size  and  color.  It  pops 
perfectly  white.  A single  kernel  will 
expand  to  a diameter  of  nearly  one  inch. 
Packet,  5 cts*;  % lb.,  10  cts.;  Va  lb.,  18 
cts.;  lb.,  30  cts.;  postpaid. 


.545  Australian,  Hulless 


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2h5  New  Danish  Prize 


BRUSSELS  SPROUTS 

A variety  of  cal)bage  producing' 
small  heads  or  knobs  along  the 
stem,  which  are  cooked  like  cab- 
bage. Very  popular  in  some  mar- 

^•^'^  293  New  Danish  Prize 

This  new  variety  has  proven  to 
be  a decided  advance  on  an.vthing 
yet  offered,  being  of  half-dwarf, 
sturdy  growth  and  producing  abun- 
dant large  solid  dark  green  sprouts 
which  are  of  excellent  quality. 
Ihioket,  10  cts.;  ounce,  35  cts.; 
lb.,  05  cts.;  Ys  lb.,  $1.70;  Ib.,  $3.25, 
postpaid. 

294  Half  Dwarf  Paris  Market 

This  is  the  most  popular  Brussels 
Sprouts  on  the  Parisian  market, 
scarcely  exceeding  2 feet  in  height. 
It  is  of  straight  habit,  with  a slight 
purplish  tinge  on  the  leaf  stalks, 
and  sometimes  on  the  sprouts  them- 
selves when  young.  Packet,  S cts.; 
ounce,  35  cts.;  lb.,  65  cts.;  Yi  lb., 
$1.15;  lb.,  $2.25,  postpaid. 

BORECOLE  or  KALE 
292  Dwarf  Green  Ciu-led 


Georgia 


351 


Borecole  or  Kale 

293Tall  Green  Scotch 
Curled 

This  variety  is  very  hardy  and 
is  improved  by  a moderate  frost. 
About  thirty  inches  tall,  with  an 
abundance  of  green  leaves,  which 
are  densely  curled  and  crinkled. 
Stands  the  Winters  in  the  Middle 
States  without  protection.  Packet, 
8 cts.;  ounce,  17  cts.;  % lb.,  45 
cts.;  Ys.  lb.,  80  cts.;  lb.,  $1.50,  post- 
paid. 


This  is  hardier  than  Cabbage  and 
makes  excellent  greens  for  Winter  and 
Spring  use.  The  leaves  are  as  curly 
as  Parsley,  tender,  and  of  very  fine 
flavor.  It  is  improved  by  frost.  Sow  the*^seeds  in  May  or  June,  transplant 
in  July  and  treat  same  as  Cabbage.  Immense  quantities  of  this  are  grown 
in  the  South  and  shipped  to  Northern  markets.  Packet,  7 cts.;  ounce,  15 
cts.;  Y4,  lb.,  40  cts.;  Yz  lb.,  75  cts.;  lb.,  $1.35,  postpaid. 

COLLARDS 
351  Georgia,  South- 
ern, or  Creole 

A variety  of  cabbage 
extensively  used  in  the 
South.  We  offer  the  true 
white  or  green  stemmed 
sort  so  exclusively  used 
in  the  South.  Forms  a 
large  loose  open  head,  or 
a mass  of  leaves  on  tall 
stems.  Freezing  does  not 
injure,  but  rather  im- 
proves  their  quality, 

Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  15 
cts.;  % lb.,  40  cts.;  Yz  lb., 

75  cts.;  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 


353  Peppergrass 


CRESS 

353  Curled  or  Peppergrass  Cress 

This  small  salad  is  much  used  with  lettuce 
to  the  flavor  of  which  its  warm,  pungent 
taste  makes  a most  agreeable  addition. 

Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  % lb.,  35  cts.; 
Yz  lb.,  65  cts.;  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

355  True  Water  Cress 

This  is  quite  distinct  from  the  last,  and 
only  thrives  when  its  roots  and  stems  are 
submerged  in  water.  It  is  one  of  the  most 
delicious  of  small  salads,  and  should  be 
planted  wherever  a suitable  place  can  be 
found.  Packet,  10  cts.,  ounce  50  cts..  postpaid 


349  CHERVIL 


Hardy  an- 
nual, worthy 
of  more 
general  use 
for  flavor- 
i n g and 
garnishing. 
Curled  va- 
riety more 
b e a u t i f ul 
than  parsley. 
Packet,  10 
cts.;  ounce, 
25  cts.,  post- 
paid. 


354  New  Upland  Cress 


Has  the  highly  prized  flavor  of  Water  Cress.  It  is  so 
hardy  as  to  be  green  nearly  the  whole  year,  and  is  ready 
for  use  before  any  other  salad  in  Spring.  Its  usage 
should  be  more  general,  as  it  is  of  as  easy  culture  as 

CORN  SALAD 

352  Petticus  or  Lamb’s 
Lettuce 

This  delightful  salad, 
known  as  Mache-Steck 
Salot,  is  used  during 
the  Winter  and  Spring 
months  as  a substitute 
for  lettuce,  and  is  also 
cooked  and  used  like 
spinach.  In  warm 
weather  the  plants 
will  mature  in  four  to 
six  weeks.  Perfectly 
hardy,  sow  in  fall  for 
early  spring  use. 
Packet,  6 cts.;  ounce, 
12  cts.;  % lb.,  35  cts,; 
Yz  lb.,  65  cts.;  1 lb., 
332  Com  Salad  $1.25,  postpaid. 


433  The  Mango  Melon 

Or  Vegetable  Peach 

Another  splendid  novelty  of  late  introduc- 
tion, very  striking  in  color,  most  wonderful 
yielder.  Fruit  is  about  the  size  of  an  orange, 
orange-shaped;  and  a bright  orange-yellow 
color,  somewhat  russeted.  For  sweet  pickles, 
pies  or  preserving  they  are  splendid.  Packet, 
10  cts.;  ounce,  35  cts.,  postpaid. 

384  New  Garden  Lemon 

CertrJnly  one  of  the  greatest  novelties  of 
recent  introduction.  Resembles  the  Vine  Peach 
in  manner  of  growth,  but  is  distinct  in  that 
the  unripe  fruit  is  striped  with  very  dark 
green  spots,  nearly  black,  and  when  ripe  is  not 
russeted  like  the  Vegetable  Peach.  Packet,  10 
ets.;  ounce,  35  cts.,  postpaid.  


To  have  fresh  crisp  Lettuce  all  season  sow  seed  every  ten  days. 


Crop”  LETTUCE  1 
CONDON’S 


Big 

Money  Maker 

Gardeners’ 
Market  King 


Originated  on  our  Rock 
River  Valley  Seed  Farm  and 
introduced  in  1913.  Thousands 
of  customers  will  have  no 
other  kind. 

Recommended  by  critical 
market  gardeners  as  the  very 
best  solid  heading  variety  for 
Spring  or  Summer  months.  It 
will  not  scald  or  burn  and 
will  make  solid  heads  where 
all  other  sorts  fail.  Very 
crisp  and  tender. 

Produce.s  immense  heads,  8 
to  10  inches  across,  and  as 
solid  as  a Cabbage.  It 
blanches  beautifully.  Crisp, 
Tender  and  Delicious.  Abso- 
lutely Free  from  Bitterness. 

The  Largest-Heading  Let- 
tuce of  all.  It  frequently 
weighs  two  or  three  pounds. 
The  head  is  very  solid,  of 
pleasing  light  green  color.  As 
an  example  of  its  “standing" 
properties,  perfect  Lettuces 
were  cut  from  the  same  bed 
for  upwards  of  seven  weeks. 
It  is  pronounced  the  finest  in 
cultivation  for  exhibition  pur- 
poses, and  for  an  outdoor  all 
season  variety  it  stands  un- 
rivaled. Packet,  7 cts.;  ounce, 
15  cts.;  ■%:  lb.,  45  cts.;  Va  lb., 
80  cts,;  lb.,  $1.50,  postpaid. 


The  Best  Eai*ly 
Head  Lettuce 


417  Condon’s 
Cabbage  Head 


« CONDON’S  Market 

Gardeners’  Early  Forcin 


The  Great  Outdoor 
Forcing  Variety 
Withstands  Extremes  of 
Weather  Better  Than  Any 

The  earliest,  largest,  hardiest,  crisp, 
tender,  curled  Lettuce  in  cultivation.  Quick 
money  maker  for  the  gardener,  and  for  hack 
yard  home  gardens.  We  recommend  this 
as  the  very  finest  early  curled  variety. 

This  grand  new  variety,  which  we  intro- 
duced in  1912,  has  become  very  popular 
with  our  gardeners.  They  claim  it  is 
superior  to  the  old  varieties  for  green -house 
forcing,  and  is  equalled  by  none  for  outside 
culture.  Makes  quick  growth,  forms  large, 
loose  heads,  leaves  thin,  exceedingly  tender 
and  very  curly.  Color  light  green  to  golden 
yellow.  Best  sort  for  gardeners.  Packet, 
7 cts.;  ounce,  15  cts.;  % lb.,  45  cts.;  Yz 
lb.,  80  cts.;  lb.,  $1.50,  postpaid. 


418  Condon’s  Market  Cardener.s’  Early  Forcing 


Please  order  by  aumber  as  well  as  names.  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois 


49 


CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  LETTUCE 

421  Grand  Rapids  i 


The  Standard  Variety  for  Greenhouse  Forcing 

Condon’s  Special  Selected  Strain  is  the  Best 
Obtainable 

T'liis  variety  is  especially  adapted  to  greeidioust'  cul- 
ture in  vinter.  In  the  great  Tjettuce-grordng  ceii(ei-s 
our  strain  of  tiiis  Crand  Forcing  sort  is  very  . 
largely  used,  and  the  product  is  sold  in  sncli 
large  quantities  tluit  prices  are  quoted  by  the 
ton.  It  is  superior  to  and  more  beautiful  in 
ap])ea]’ance  than  the  Simpson.  It  is  of  rapid.  ^ 

nprighl  grovth;  may  be  ])lanted  close;  not  liable  to  ^ 

rot.  stamling  several  days  after  being  ready  to  cut  ^ 

v'ithout  injury;  retains  its  freshness  a long  time 
after  being  cut.  hence  is  much  sought  after  by 
dealers;  its  quality  is  very  desirable.  See  photo  ^ 
graph,  cut  reduced  four  times.  Packet,  5 cts.;  cunce, 

12  cts.;  14  lb,,  30  cts.;  ^ lb.,  50  cts.;  lb.,  90  cts., 
postpaid. 


121  (traiul 
Rai>i«Ls 
Forcinj^- — 
F.vtra 
Choice 


nis  IS  a handsome,  extremely  early,  corn- 
act,  cabbage  or  heading  variety  for  the 
ome  garden  and  market,  forming  very  linn 
heads  of  medium  size  and  excellent 
1^  quality.  The  color  is  light  yellowish 
green,  tinged  with  reddish  brown  when 
mature.  The  inner  leaves  blanch  rich 
golden  yellow,  very  tender  and  buttery. 
The  plant  is  very  compact  for  so  large  a 
head.  The  variety  is  exceptionally ' early 
outdoors,  attaining  a size  suitable  for  use 
before  other  sorts  and  is  also  very  satisfac- 
tory for  forcing.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  14 
cts."^;  K lb.,  35  cts.;  lb.,  60  cts.;  lb.. 


42<{  Ray  Kiiij;'  Solid  Headiug- 


414  Big  Boston 

Extra  Select  Strain  for 
Critical  Planters 


This  market  variety  is  very  popular  for  out-  « 
door  culture  and  is  also  in  demand  as  a com-  ^ 
pact,  large  heading,  forcing  sort  for  cold- 
frames.  The  plants  are  large,  very  hardy 
and  vigorous.  The  leaves  are  broad,  com- 

paratively smooth  but  wavy  at  the  edge,  thin, 
very  hard  and  crisp.  In  color  they  are  bright  j 
light  green,  the  head  slightly  tinged  with  red-  ^ 
dish  brown.  The  inner  leaves  blanch  to  an  ^ 
attractive  greenish  white,  tinged  with  light 
yellow.  It  heads  up  under  cold  weather  con- 
ditions better  than  any  other  variety,  and  is 
grown  very  extensively  in  the  south  for  ship- 
inent  north  in  the  winter.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce, 
12  cts.;  H lb.,  30  cts.;  ^ lb.,  50  cts.;  lb.,  90  cts., 
postpaid. 


4i4  Selected 
Bis 
Boston 
— The  Old 
Reliable 


Common  Sense  Cultural  Directions  printed  on  all  packages. 


50 


To  grow  good  crisp  Lettuce,  soil  should  be  well  fertilized. 


CONDON’S 

Improved 

Hanson 


Hot  Weather  Kind 

Grows  to  large  size 
and  is  uniformly  sure- 
heading.  Heads  veryi 
soli'd  and  beautifully 
blanched,  crisp,  mild 
and  tender.  One  of 
the  finest  varieties  to 
grow  for  market  dur- 
ing the  summer 
months.  Our  stock  is 
unexcelled.  Packet,  5 
cts.;  ounce,  13  cts.;  14 
If).,  3«  cts.;  % Ib.,  50 
cts.;  lb.,  90  cts.,  post- 
paid. 


430  Tombannock  ' | 

Tomhannock 

Handsome  Reddish  Eronxe  Edged  i 

This  Lettuce  does  not  head — il 
makes  a loose  bunch  of  leaves  of  t 
very  fine  quality.  Edges  of  the  ll 
outer  leaves  are  a reddish  bronze; 
within,  the  leaves  are  almost 
white.  Very  crisp  and  tender,  jj 
Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  % 
!b.,  30  cts.;  14  Ib.,  50  cts.;  lb.,  90 
cts.,  postpaid.  I 


419  Improved  Hanson 

Ice  Drumhead 

Second  early  solid 
heading  variety.  Leaves 
light  green,  changing  to 
yellow  or  creamy  white  V# 

in  center.  Very  resist- 
ant  to  heat  and  for  mid- 
summer  is  all  right,  but 
for  early  and  late  mar- 
kets  not  equal  to  Cab- 
bage  Head,  Big  Boston 
or  May  King.  Packet,-  5 
cts.;  ounce,.  10  cts.;  14  lb., 

30  cts.;  14  lb.,  50  cts.;  lb.,  ^ 

90  cts.,  postpaid. 


416  California  Cream  Butter  i 

California  Cream  Butler 

Or  Royal  Summer  Cabbage 

A very  reliable  heading  sort,  j 
with  glossy,  deep  green  leaves,  the  j 
outer  ones  slightly  spotted  or  : 
splashed  with  brown.  The  inner 
leaves  form  a large,  very  solid,  j 
head,  rich  light  yellow  in  color,  i 
very  thick,  tender  and  buttery. 
Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  14  I 
lb.,  30  cts.;  Vz  lb.,  50  cts.;  lb.,  90  ! 
I.,  postpaid. 

Immensity 

This  grand  Lettuce  is  claimed 
to  be  without  exception  the 
very  largest  lettuce  in  cultiva- 
tion. Notwithstanding  its  great 
size,  it  is  tender,  sweet  and 
crisp.  It  produces  a fine,  large, 
solid  head,  often  3 feet  in  cir- 
cumference and.  12  inches  in  di- 
ameter. It  has  great  heat-re- 
sisting qualities,  being  slow  to;t. 
run  to  seed,  so  that  it  is  very  , 
reliable  for  a late  crop  when 
many  other  sorts  are  i.uifit  for 
use.  Do  not  be  prejudiced  on 
account  of  the  great  size  of. 
Immensity,  as  it  is  not  coarse, 
even  the  outer  leaves  being.' 
tender.  Especially  adapted  toi 
planting  in  the  fall  and  winter,  ^ 
and  is  the  most  sure  heading,, 
of  any  of  the  large,  butteryj; 
varieties.  A number  of  the  best  ■ 
local  market  gardeners  have  : 
been  growing  it  and  find  itj 
unsurpassed  for  a fine,  heavy  , 
shipping  variety,  also  for  home  j 
gardens.  Packet,  7 cts.;  ounce,  ' 
14  cts.;  Vi  Ib.,  30  cts.;  Ib.,  55 1 
cts.;  Ib.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


433  Iceberg 

Iceberg 

Has  an  unusually  solid  head.  The  white 
main  ribs  of  the  leaves  curve  toward  the 
center,  which  keep  the  interior  thorough- 
ly bleached.  It  is  quick  growing  and  al- 
ways crisp  and  tender,  whether  propa- 
gated in  early  spring  or  in  the  hot  days 
of  summer.  Packet,  6 cts.;  ounce,  13  cts.; 
14  lb.,  30  ets.;  lb.,  50  cts.;  lb.,  90  cts., 
postpaid. 


Market 
Gardeners 
See  Pages 
156  to  160 


The  Name  Repre- 
sents the  Q,ualitF 


Please  ord  jr  by  aumbtr  as  well  as  •^ames.  It  will  help  tis  to  serve  70U  quicker. 


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51 


425  Lapp’s  Black-Seeded  Cabbage  Head 


425 


Lapp’s  Black  Seeded 
Cabbage  Head 


Or  Black-Seeded  Big  Boston 

This  new  cabbage  heading 
lettuce  is  an  improved  black- 
seeded  strain  of  the  famous 
Big  Boston.  Producing  larger 
white  heads,  which  are  always 
tender  and  crisp,  more  compact 
and  will  stand  shipping  better 
than  Big  Boston.  Excellent  for 
forcing  in  the  greenhouse,  hot 
bed  or  cold  frames,  also  for 
growing  in  the  open  ground 
spring  or  fall.  Packet,  S cts.; 
ounce,  14  cts.;  % lb„  30  cts.; 
1/2  lb.,  55  cts.;  lb.,  $1.00;  post- 
paid. 


427  Pans  White 

Cos 

Cos  Lettuce  is  distinct 
from  other  varieties,  in 
having  long,  narrow, 
spoon-shaped  leaves,  fold- 
ing into  loose,  sugar-loaf 
shaped  heads  which  blanch 
better  by  having  the  outer 
leaves  drawn  about  them 
and  tied.  Packet,  5 cts.; 
ounce,  12  cts.;  14  lb.,  30 
cts.;  lb., 
cts. ; postpaid. 


420 


420  Early  Prizehead  (Red  Edge) 
Curled 


428  Salamander 

428  Salamander 

A Very  desirable  Head 
Lettuce 

Very  extensively  used 
sort  of  excellent  quality  for 
the  home  garden  and  mar- 
ket. The  variety  withstands 
hot  weather  remarkably 
well.  It  form.s  a large,  com- 
pact, light  green  plant.  The 
leaves  are  broad,  thick, 
somewhat  crumpled  and 
closely  overlapping  so  that 
qo  the  inner  ones  are  very 
finely  blanched.  Packet,  6 
cts.;  ounce,  12  cts.;  Vi  lb.,  30 
cts.;  y2  lb.,  55  cts.;  lb.,  ,$1.00; 
postpaid. 

Early  Prizehead 

Reddish  Bronze  Edged 

A large,  clustering,  nonhead- 
ng  lettuce,  m.ost  excellerit  for 
the  home  garden  and  undoubt- 
edly the  most  easily  grown 
variety  in  cultivation.  It  is  too 
tender,  however,  to  stand  ship- 
ping or  handling  on  the  mar- 
ket. The  leaves  are  finely 
curled  and  crumpled,  bright 
green  tinged  with  brownish 
red,  and  are  very  crisp,  tender 
and  sweet.  Packet,  5 cts,; 
ounce,  10  cts.;  % lb.,  30  cts,;  % 
lb.,  50  cts.;  lb.,  90  cts.;  post- 
paid. 


Common  Sense  Cultural  Directions  printed  on  every  package. 


:ONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  LETTUCE 


CONDON’S 
“SURE  CROP” 
SEEDS 
are  guaran- 
teed to  ov's-vi-,* 
please  Ail?' 

WHY  ; 
CHANCE 
OTHERS! 


415  Black 


Simpson 


4is  Black  Seeded 
Simpson 

Extra  Selected  Straiu 

One  of  the  best  for  sowing  out- 
loors  where  an  exceedingly  tender 
eaf  is  desired  and  for  those  mar- 
vets  which  demand  a very  large 
oose  clustering  sort.  The  color  is 
in  attractive  light  yellowish  green. 
j[t  is  used  also  for  growing  under 
?lass  or  in  frames.  The  leaves  are 
"uffled  and  blistered  and  even  the 
arge  outer  ones  are  very  tender. 
This  curly  and  thin-leaved,  bunch- 
ing variety  is  uniformly  attractive 
and  remains  of  excellent  quality  a 
ji/ery  long  time.  Packet,  5 cts.; 
ounce,  10  cts.;  Ib.,  30  cts.;  ib., 
50  cts.;  lb.,  90  cts.;  postpaid. 


429 


429  Simpson’s  Early  Curled 

Simpson’s  Early  Curled 

A very  extensively  used  early 
loose-leaved,  or  clustering  variety. 
The  leaves  are  light  green  in  color, 
slightly  frilled  and  much  blistered, 
crisp,  sweet  and  tender.  The  sort 
is  especially  adapted  for  sowing 
thickly  and  cutting  when  the  plants 
are  voung:.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce, 
10  cts.;  1/4  lb„  28  cts.;  i/a  lb.,  48  cts.; 
lb.,  85  cts.;  postpaid. 


427  Paris  White  Cos 


Herbs  are  so  valuable  for  medicinal  purposes,  alt  should  gro^  some.  Dry  and  save  for  winter  use, 


HERBS 


401 


Sweet  3Iar- 
joram 


394 


395 


396 


397 


398 


399 


400 


401 


402 


404 


405 


405  Savory 
Stimmer 


Every  kitchen  garden  should  have  a fev/ 
herbs.  They  are  easily  grown  and  are  al- 
ways pleasant  and  desirable  for  flavoring, 
perfuming  and  medicinal  purposes. 

Culture — Sow  in  early  springy,  at  the  time 
uTien  the  trees  begin  to  leaf,  in  ordinarily 
good  and  well-drained  garden  soil,  in  rows 
12  to  24  inches  apart.  Cover  seed  lightly. 

Thin  or  transplant  to  stand  6 to  12  inches 
apart  in  the  rows.  Cultivate  frequently  and 
keep  free  from  weeds. 

Herbs— -All  Postpaid 
*Anise— Packet,  8 cts.;  ounce,  20  .els. 

*^=Balm — Packet,  10  cts.;  ounce,  35  cts. 

* Basil,  Sweet  — Packet,  10  cts.;  ounce, 

30  cts. 

*Borase— Packet,  8 cts.;  ounce,  20  cts.  394 
**  Cara  way— Packet,  7 cts.;  ounce,  18  cts. 
***Dill— Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  18  cts.; 

^ lb.,  60  cts. 

**FennelI,  Sweet — Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce, 

15  cts. 

**Horehound  — ■ Packet,  10  cts.f  ounce, 

35  cts. 

** Lavender— Packet,  10  cts.;  ounce,  40c, 

* Marjoram,  Sweet  — Packet,  10  cts,; 
ounce,  50  et.'s, 

**Rosemary— Packet,  10  cts,;  onnee,  75c. 

** Rue— Packet,  15  cts,;  ounce,  $1.00. 

**Sage — ^Packet,  10  cts.;  ounce,  75  cts,; 

14  !b.,  $2,00;  Vs  lb.,  $3.75;  lb.,  $7.25; 
postpaid. 

* Summer  Savory — Packet,  10  cts.;  ounce, 

60  cts. 

**Tbyme — -Packet,  15  cts.;  ounce,  $1.00. 
Winter  Savory — Packet,  10  cts.;  ounce, 

60  cts. 

**Wormwood — Packet,  8 cts.;  ounce,  40c. 

(Herbs  marked  * are  -annual;  marked  ** 
are  perennial;  m.arked  ***  are  biennial.) 


Basil,  Sweet 


395 


406 

407 


408 


397  Dill 


ENDIVE  OR  WINTER  LETTUCE 


Endive  or  Winter  Lettuce 


382  PINE  GREEN  CURLED.  Hardiest  variety;  the  most  desirab 
for  home  use  or  market  garden.  Deep  green  leaves  beautifully 
and  curled;  easily  blanched  and  becomes  crisp,  tender  and  very 
flavored.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  ^4  Ib.,  25  cts.;  V2  lb.,  45 
lb.,  85  cts.;  postpaid. 

383  WHITE  CURLED.  Does  not  need  blanching,  the  midribs 
naturally  of  a pale  golden  yellow,  and  the  finely  cut  and 
leaves  almost  white.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  ^ lb.. 

Vs  lb.,  45  cts.;  lb.,  85  cts.;  postpaid. 

381  GIANT  FRINGED,  or  “OYSTER.”  When  fully  grown, 
portion  can  be  blanched  to  a creamy  white  by  tying  up, 
trusts  finely  with  the  deep  green  tips  of  the  outer  leaves, 
excellent  flavor  served  a,s  salad.  Packet,  10  cts.;  ounce, 

14  lb.,  38  cts.;  Vz  lb.,  65  cts.;  lb.,  $1.25;  postpaid. 

380  BROAD  LEAVED  BATAVIAN.  Broad,  thick  and  slightly 
kled  leaves;  form  very  large  heads,  which  are  much  used  in 

Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  13  cts.;  14  lb„  30  cts.;  14  lb.,  65  cts.;  lb., 
postpaid. 


Please  order  by  number  as  well  as  names.  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


HERBS 


Pot,  Sweet  and 
Medicinal 


Save  a corner  of  the  garden  for  a few  Pot  and  Sweet  Herbs  (for  fl  ^ 
oring,  soups,  meats,  etc.)  they  are  indispensable  to  every  garden,  w | 
some  of  the  Medicinal  Herbs  will  be  found  very  useful.  They  thi  !j 
nicely  along  the  sunny  side  of  the  fence,  in  a deep  and  fairly  rich  s | 


402  Rosemary 


406  Thyme  ji 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  Rivejr  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois. 


CONDON’S  “Perfectioii”  MUSK  MELON 


The  Ideal 
Melon 
for  Any 
Market 


Sweet  as 
Sugar 


43? 
CONDON’S 
Perfection 


The  King 
Melon 


4J{7  CONDON’S  Perfection 


The  Earliest,  Sweetest,  Largest  and  Best  Salmon  Flesh  Melon 

You  will  find  in  this  grand  melon  the  acme  of  perfection  in  the  salmon  fiesh  varieties.  The  original 
type  of  this  new  melon  was  first  located  in  our  field  of  Osage,  where  we  found  bv  close  comparison 
it  surpassed  this  excellent  variety,  as  it  did  all  others.  Weighs  from  6 to  8 pounds;  exceedingly  thin 
skin,  deep  flesh,  ripening  very  close  to  rind.  Very  small  seed  cavity,  firmly  netted,  distinctly  ribbed, 
very  firm  and  solid  both  on  blossom  and  stem  end.  Never  known  to  crack  open.  Flesh  is  deep  Sal- 
mon color,  very  thick  meat,  sweet,  sugary  and  delicious.  This  grand  Melon  sold  this  year  on  the 
local  market  at  25c  each  when  other  varieties  were  selling  at  10c  and  15c.  The  gardeners  who  grew 
Condon’s  Perfection  were  always  sold  out  and  gone  before  other  varieties  would  sell  at  any  price. 
Try  it  yourself.  See  photograph  above.  Packet,  10  ets.;  ounce,  22  cts-;  14  11>.,  00  cts.;  14  lb..  JBl.lO;  lb., 
$2.00,  postpaid.  _ 

449  Improved  Early  Hackensack 

Produces  melons  two  weeks  earlier  than  the  old  Hack- 
ensack; heavily  netted,  and  has  light  green  flesh  of  most 
<lelicious  flavor;  a splendid  Cantaloupe  melon.  Its  shape 
and  solidity  admit  of  its  being  packed  very  closely  in 
crates  for  shipment,  and  it  will  keep  in  good  condition 
for  several  days  after  picking.  Large,  fine  form;  grown 
also  for  the  home  garden  very  extensively.  Packet,  5 
cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  lb.,  30  ets.;  14  lb.,  55  cts.;  lb.,  .$1.00; 
postpaid. 

446  Golden  Cassaba  or  Winter 

“The  Great  Christmas  Melon” 

It  is  extensively  grown  throughout  the  Southwest  for 
shipping  to  our  Eastern  markets,  and  sold  at  such  very 
high  prices  during  the  early  winter  months.  The  melons 
are  nearly  globular  in  shape,  bright  yellow  with  golden 
tint  and  wrinkled  skin.  Measures  6 to  8 inches  in  diam- 
eter. Flesh  is  white,  thick,  and  of  delicious  flavor. 
Improved  Early  Hackensack Packet,  10  cts.;  ounce,  25  ets.;  14  lb.,  75  ct.s> 

Common  Sense  Cultural  Directions  Printed  on  every  package. 


54  Never  cut  melons  from  the  vines.  When  they  are  ripe  they  will  hregk  oh  hy  lifting  the 

melon  with  the  finger  under  stem.  ^ ^ 

CONDON’S  SelectTrue  OSAGE 


Also  Known  as 

Millers  Cream 


439  Condon’s  Select  True  Osag:e 

'lliis  melon  has  made  its  way  into  public  favor  from  the  Market  Gardeners  who  have  been  growing 
Gsage  for  over  35  years.  We  have  seen  many  types  of  Osage  and  we  are  safe  in  saying  the  type  we  are 
offering  is  far  superior  to  the  old  parent  type  of  years  ago.  The  vines  bear  profusely,  setting  fruits  close 
to  the  hill  and  will  continue  to  bear  melons  for  a long  growing  season.  Our  stock  will  produce  melons 
averaging  about  two  pounds,  slightly  elongated  as  shown  in  the  picture  and  is  Governed  with  a light  netting 
over  a dark  green  skin.  The  flesh  is  thick  and  of  a delicious  golden  color,  extending  to  the  rind.  We 
believe  next  to  Condon’s  Perfection  this  is  the  melon  and  would  recommend  planting  liberally  of  both  as 
they  are  sure  to  please.  No  better  strain  of  Osage  obtainable  anywhere  on  earth.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce, 
10  cts.;  lb.,  35  cts,;  lb.,  65  cts.;  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 


CONDON’S 
Delicious  Gold  Lined 
" ’^’'^ALOUPE 

.passed  strain  of 

Eden  Gem  type  cantaloupe  is  the 
result  of  several  years  breeding 
and  selecting  by  one  of  Colora- 
do’^ most  progressive  gardeners 
and  we  believe  is  a hard  one  to 
beat.  Its  shape  is  ideal,  very 
slightly  oval,  practically  no  ribs 
and  is  very  heavily  netted  over 
the  entire  melon.  The  flesh  is 
thick,  fine  grained  and  very 
sweet.  Color  green  with  a golden 
margin  next  to  seed  cavity.  -Ma- 
tures very  early  and  ready  for 
market  in  July  in  this  section. 

Every  seed  we  offer  will  be  from 
selected  Melons  and  hand  seeded. 

Try  it — ^you  will  he  delighted. 

Packet,  10  cts.;  ounce,  18  cts,; 

^4  lb.,  45  cts.;  4 lb,,  80  cts.; 

Ib,,  $1.50,  postpaid. 


Plant  Some 
for  Your 
Boys 


436  Condon’s  Delicious  Gold  Dined  Cantaloup® 


Please  order  by  number  as  well  as  names.  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois. 


CONDON’S  Superior  “Sure 


MUSK  MELONS 


438  Condon’s  New  Honey  Sweet 


453  Thorobred  Rocky  Ford 

452  Thorobred  Rocky  Ford 


“The  Old  Reliable’* 

There  are  many  types  and  various  titles  to  the  “Rocky  Ford.” 
Frices  vary  as  do  the  titles.  We  have  the  Old  Reliable  Genuine 
Thorobred  Strain,  distinctly  ribbed,  closely  netted,  uniform  mark- 
ings, solid  ends  to  avoid  cracking,  and  recommend  it  as  the  best 
all  round  green  flesh  Melon  for  market  or  home  use.  Our  seed  is 
grown  especially  for  seed  purposes,  saved  from  only  the  most  per- 
fect fruit.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10  cfs,5  ^ lb.,  30  cts.;  Vz  lb.,  55 
cts.;  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid* 


435 


Pollock 
No.  25 

435  Pollock’s  No.  25  Salmon  Tinted  Eden  Gem 

This  grand  melon  is  the  most  desirable  type  of  the 
Rocky  Ford  melons  and  a vast  acreage  of  this  sort  is 
now  grown  in  the  famous  Rocky  Ford  melon  district. 
Several  years  ago  the  Rocky  Ford  Cantaloupe  Seed 
Breeders  Association  began  a systematic  effort  to  de- 
velop a salmon-fleshed  melon  that  would  meet  every 
requirement  of  their  needs,  and  Salmon-Tint  No.  25  is  the 
result  of  their  efforts.  This  is  an  early  melon  of  the 
solid  netted  type  that  is  so  very  desirable.  Very  small 
seed  cavity,  with  thick,  luscious  flesh  of  genuine  salmon 
tint  shading  to  green  near  the  rind.  A splendid  keeper, 
stands  shipping  well.  Ripe  fruits  in  75  to  80  days.  Our 
special  strain  of  this  grand  n elon,  and  in  fact  all  our 
inelon  seed  is  grown  from  hand  sorted  selected  fruits 
and  will  please  the  planter  who  wants  only  a 10c  packet 
or  the  associations  that  need  500  lbs.  or  more.  Packet, 
5 cts.;  ounce,  14  cts.;  14  lb.,  35  cts.;  14  lb.,  65  cts.;  lb., 
$1.25.  postpaid. 


CONDON’S  New  Honey 
Sweet 

“Rust  Resistant.”  Improved  Selec- 
tion of  Watters’  Famous  Netted 
Rock.  Here  Is  a Melon  That  Will 
Please  You. 

This  new  strain  represents  the 
cream  of  the  Nutmegs,  particularly 
for  localities  subject  to  rust.  Our 
efforts  for  several  years  have  been 
to  combine  all  the  desirable  fea- 
tures of  the  newer  and  best  pro- 
ductions at  Rocky  Ford  into  one 
grand  variety  which  you  will  And 
in  Honey  Sweet.  Exceedingly  early; 
very  proiiflc:  ever-bearing  sort, 
yielding  heavy  crops  from  early 
summer  until  late  fall.  The  fruit 
is  oval,  trifle  elongated,  solid  net- 
ting being  closely  laced  and  inter- 
laced over  entire  surface;  thick 
blossom  end.  Ideal  shipper.  Flesh 
is  light  green;  very  thick  meat, 
sweet  and  delicious  flavor.  Packet, 
.>  cts.;  ounce,  14  cts.;  Vt  >b.,  35  cts.; 
14  Ib.,  65  cts.;  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

448  Improved  Green  Nutmeg 

Extra  Early,  Very  Sweet 
A greatly  improved  strain  of  the 
old  Green  Nutmeg.  Fruit  of  a me- 
dium size,  very  rich,  melting  and 
of  exquisite  flavor;  flesh  light  green. 
Very  productive.  Packet,  5 cts.; 
ounce,  10  cts.;  ^ lb.,  30  cts.;  Vz  lb„ 
55  cts.;  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


448  Improved  Green  Nutmeg 


Common  Sense  Cultural  Directions  Printed  on  every  package. 


56  Condon’s  Bug  Finish,  Slug  Shot  or  Bug  Death  afe  sure  co  get  the  striped  beetles. 

CONDON’S  Delicious  MUSK  MELON 


434  Baitaua 


Banana 


434 

This  melon  surpasses 
Ell  others  in  its  deli 


441  Defender 


_ _ _ _ Genuine  Tip  Top 

OrBisrrell’s  Gem.  One  of  the 
Yellow-Fleshed  Melons 

........  .....  It.  is  excellent  for  shipping  and  is  a melon  we  recommend  to  every 

cious  fragrance.  The  lover  of  this  luscious  fruit  and  to 

flesh  is  nearly  solid 


Some  Melon  for  Home  or 
Market 


color  and  at- 


home  garden.  The  fruits  are  medium  , 

sized,  oval,  slightly  ribbed,  covered  every  gardener  who  grows  for  the  m^- 
with  gray  netting.  The  flesh  is  firm,  ket.  It  is  a yellow-fleshed  melon  of  the 


tains  a length  of  20  to  grained  and  of  highest  flayor.  The  very  best  quality;  eyery  melon  pro- 


color is  ricli,  deep  orange-yellow,  duced,  big  or  little,  early  or  late  in  the 
Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce.  10  ets.;  Ih.,  season,  is  a good  one.  They  are  sweet. 


Vs  llu,  55  ets.;  lb.,  Sl.OO;  post- 


E.xtra  Early  Grand  Rapids 


28  inches  and  diameter 
3 to  4 inches.  Sells  '.veil 
on  any  market  and  a 30  ets 
great  fayorite  at  Conn-  paid, 
ty  Fairs.  The  quality 
is  fine  and  a good  melon  443 

for  home  use.  Plant  Of  oblong  shape,  pale  green  and 
some  and  be  pleased,  finely  netted,  turning  j’ellow  when 

Packet,  10  ets.;  ounce,  ripe.  The  flesh  is  yellow,  of  fine  qual- 

18  ets.;  lb„  45  ets-;  ity.  Packet,  5 ets.;  ounce,  10  ets,:  44 

V2  lb„  80  ets.;  lb.3  ^1.50;  Ih.,  30  ets.;  44  lb.,  55  ets.;  lb.,  $1.00; 

postpaid.  postpaid. 

Emerald  Gem 

One  of  the  Very  Best  for  Home  Gardens 

Very  early.  A richly  flavored  melon,  salmon  colored  flesh,  which 


juicy,  of  finest  flavor,  edible  to  the  very 
rind.  A strong  grower,  heavy  yielder 
and  of  Ivindsome  appearance.  Packet, 

5 ets.;  ounce,  14  ets.;  44  lb.,  35  ets.;  44 
lb.,  65  ets.;  lb.,  $1.25;  postpaid. 


447 


Hearts  of  (j 


Selected  Strain.  Sometimes  Sold  as  Ordway 
Queen 

This  is  an  orange-fleshed  variety  of  me- 
dium size,  ideai  as  a shipping  melon  and 
a desirable  mid-season  sort  for  the  home 
garden.  The  vines  are  vigorous,  blight 


is  almost  crystal  in  appeai-ance,  the  flavor  being  rich,  very  sweet  resisting  and  very  productive.  The  fruits 


a.nd  luscious.  The  skin  is  quite  smooth 


and  of  a beautiful  are  nearly  round  and  are  uniformly  of  me- 
deep  green  color,  dium  size.  The  netting  is  exceptionally 
fine  and  dense,  extending  over  practically 
the  entire  surface.  The,  rind  is  thin,  yet 

very  firm,  so  that  the  melons  arrive  in 
perfect  condition  in  distant  markets.  The 


This  variety  is 
very  prolific  and 
is  one  of  the  most 
valuable  sorts  in 


cultivation.  Pack-  flesh  is  very  thick,  firm,  highly  colored,  of 
et,  5 ets.;  ounce,  flne  texture  and  delicious  flavor.  Packet, 
12  ets.;  14  lb.,  30  f.  ^ts.;  ounce,  12  ots.;  44  lb..  30  ets.;  Vz 


ets.;  44  lb.,  55  ets 
lb.,  $1.00;  post- 

444  Famous  Dew 

The  Honey  Dew  Melon 
created  a great  sensation 
wherever  offered,  selling  as 
high  as  $1.00  each  for  indi- 
vidual specimens.  Its  deli- 
cious honey-like  flavor  will 
appeal  lovers  to  all  of  this 
fruit. 

Fruits  average  10  to  15  lbs., 
very  smooth,  nearly  round  flesh 
two  inches  thick,  sweet  as  drops 
of  honey  and  similar  flavor.  N 
better  shipper  known.  Be  sure 
to  plant  this  year.  It  will  make 
you  big  profits.  Packet,  10  ets.; 
ounce,  25  ets.;  44  lb.,  75  ets.;  Vz 
lb.,  $1.25;  Ib.,  $2,25;  postpaid. 


lb.,  5.5  ets.;  lb.,  $1.00;  postpaid. 


Dew 


Please  order  by  riuinber  as  well  as  names.  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


57 


Condon  Bros.,  vSeedsmen  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illmois. 


Genuine  Tom  Watson 


Genuine  Tom 
Watson 

The  Peerless  Shipper 

of  All  Melons  for 
Market  or  Home  Use 


Sweet,  Crisp  and  Coreless 

(,)iu-  seed  lias  been  carefully  bred  and  selected 
from  Perfect  Specimen  Melons  so  we  feel  safe  in 
saying  it  “Excels”  in  Quality  and  Quantity  any 
variety  we  have  ever  seen,  and  we  try  them  all 
in  our  Mammoth  Trial  Grounds. 

Cream  of  all  the  melons  for  home  use  or  long 
distance  shipping,  combining  the  luscious  flavor 
of  the  “Kleckley  Sweets”  with  the  flne  shipping 
qualities  of  “Alabama  Sweet,”  and  “Georgia 
Rattlesnake,”  making  one  ideal  melon  for  all  re- 
quirements. Medium  early,  oblong,  of  attractive 
appearance,  uniform  in  shape  and  quality;  the 
luscious  flesh  is  as  sweet  as  honey,  melting,  and 
of  delicious  flavor.  Fruits  average  35  to  40 
pounds,  28  inches  long,  12  inches  in  diameter; 
skin  very  dark  green.  Combining  the  sterling 
qualities  of  the  best  the  world  produces  in  the 
melon  line,  we  do  not  hesitate  to  recommend  it 
above  all  others  as  the  one  best.  Our  seed  is 
of  the  originator’s  strain,  carefully  selected  and 
bred  to  retain  the  highest  possible  quality.  This 
is  the  money-maker.  (See  photograph.)  Packet, 
7 cts.;  ounce,  14  cts.;  lb.,  30  cts.;  Yz  lb.,  55 
cts.;  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


468  Mclver’s  Wonderful  Sugar 

Its  rose-colored  llesh  is  crisp,  very  sweet  and 
solid  to  the  center.  A choice  variety.  Packet,  5 
cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  Ya  22  cts.;  Y lb.,  40  cts,; 
lb.,  75  cts.,  postpaid. 

470  Improved  Dixie 

Early  and  very  productive,  surpassing  the  Cele- 
Kolb  Gem  in  many  respects.  It  has  a fine 
appearance,  is  very  hardy  and  is  an  excellent 
shipper,  and  its  eating  qualities  are  the  best. 
Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  9 cts.;  Ya  Iti.,  18  cts.;  ^ 
lb.,  32  cts.;  lb.,  60  cts.,  postpaid. 

469  New  Excel 

This  splendid  variety  has  won  for  itself  a place 
among  all  melon  growers,  either  for  shipping  pur- 
poses or  home  garden.  It  is  a cross  between  the 
Tom  Watson  and  the  Blue  Gem.  It  is  a long, 
bluish-green  water  melon,  with  dark  green  stripes; 
the  flesh  is  of  superb  quality,  and  intense  red  to 
the  rind.  It  is  one  of  the  sweetest  flavored  shij)- 
ping  melons  ever  introduced.  Color  of  seed,  black, 
light  grey  and  white— a true  hybrid.  Packet,  6 
cts.;  ounce,  12  cts.;  Ya  30  cts.;  54  lb.,  55  cts.; 
lb.  $1.00,  postpaid. 


WATER  MELONS 


Common  Sense  Culture  Directions  printed  on  every  package. 


r^ndon^s  Bug  Finish,  Slug  Shot  or  Bug  Death  are  sure  to  get  the  striped  beetles 


CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  WATER  MELONS] 


466  Kleckley’s  Sweets — The  Sweetest  of  all  Melons 

Medium  Early  Selected  Strain,  Suitable  for  Shipping  One  to  Three  Hundred  Miles 
There  is  no  melon  superior  in  quality  to  a good  strain  of  Kleckley  Sweets.  The  bright  scarlet  flesh 
is  the  ideal  of  water  melon  quality — firm,  crisp,  entirely  free  from  stringiness  or  cotton,  and  “sweet  as 
sugar.” 

The  melon  is  oblong  in  shape,  about  20  inches  in  length  by  10  to  13  inches  in  diameter.  The  skin 
is  a rich  dark  green;  the  rind  is  thin  and  brittle,  and  for  this  reason  the  melon  is  not  a good  shipper 
to  a distance  beyond  two  or  three  hundred  miles,  but  for  home  use  and  nearby  market  consumption  it’s 
got  ’em  all  backed  oft’  the  list.  Our  seed  is  all  extra  hand  select  from  uniform,  well  shaped,  fully  ma- 
tured ripe  melons,  and  I really  think  it’s  just  a little  better  strain  than  anything  we  have  ever  seen 
“Dcn’t  Fail  to  Try  This”  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  12  cts.;  54  30  cts.;  34  lb,,  55  cts,;  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


[NOTICE 


Condon’s  Watermelon  Seed  is  grown  exclusively  for  seed  purposes;  only  hand  sorted  melons 
of  true  type  being  seeded.  Not  a single  melon  ever  sold  or  shiijped  from  the  fields.  It  will 
satisfy  the  largest  and  most  particular  plaiiters.  None  better  obtainable. 


464  Indiana  Sweetheart 

Extra  Select  Strain 

Large,  oval  shape,  distinct  variety; 
very  heavy  and  has  a mottled  light 
and  dark  green  surface.  Thin  rind 
but  tough;  flesh  bright  red,  tender 
and  sweet.  Vigorous  grower,  and 
very  productive;  fine  shipper,  and  ex- 
cellent keeper.  Very  early.  Packet, 
4 cts.;  ounce,  8 cts.;  % lb.,  20  cts.; 
lb.,  30  cts.;  lb.,  55  cts.;  postpaid. 

457  Citron  for  Preserves 

This  melon  is  used  exclusively  for 
making  preserves.  The  flesh  is  thick 
and  clear  white,  and  makes  preserves 
of  excellent  quality.  Cultivation 
similar  to  watermelons.  Packet,  5 
cts.;  ounce,  10  cts,;  y4  lb.,  30  cts.;  % 
lb.,  55  cts.|  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


457  Citron 


464  Indiana  Svreetheart 

461  Georgia  Rattlesnake 
or  Gypsy 

The  Old  Reliable;  Branch’s  Original 
Strain 

One  of  the  finest  melons  ever 
grown;  a splendid  keeper,  excellent 
shipper.  Sometimes  called  Striped 
Gypsy.  A very  large  melon  of  good 
shipping  qualities.  Shape  oblong, 
striped,  and  mottled  with  various 
shades  of  green.  Flesh  bright  red. 
Flavor  sweet  and  first  class.  Rind 
not  thick.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10 
cts.;  % lb.,  25  cts.;  ^ lb.,  40  cts.;  lb., 
75  cts.,  postpaid. 


For  Prices  on 
Larger  Quantities 
See  Pages  156  to  160 


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ONDON^  “Sore  Crop”  WATER  MEWNS 


One  You  Can.  Always  Rely  On 

White  seeded:  of  unquestionable  quality;  very 
arly;  medium  size,  thin  rind,  flesh  bright  scarlet, 
lind  too  thin  for  shipping,  but  it  is  the  great 
ome  market  melon.  Few,  if  any,  sorts  surpass 
t in  melting,  delicious  quality.  Packet,  5 cts.; 
unce,  9 cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  ^2  lb.,  40  cts.;  lb.,  75 
ts.,  postpaid. 

473  Phinney’s  Early 

This  Is  a Very  Choice  Early  Melon 
It  is  very  hardy  and  is  a sure  cropper.  The  rind  is 
ihin  and  the  quality  of  flesh  is  sustained  clear  to  the 
ind.  Possesses  all  the  desirable  features  which  go  to 
nake  up  a good  Extra  Early  Home  Market  Melon, 
'delons  average  12  to  15  pounds  in  weight.  Packet,  5 
I'ts.;  ounce,  9 cts.;  14  lb.,  25  cts.j  14  lb.,  40  cts.;  lb.,  75 
<;ts.,  postpaid. 

458  Cole’s  Early 

Decidedly  the  Finest  Variety  for  the  Private  Garden 

3ut  too  brittle  for  long  shipments.  It  is  very  early  and 
vill  mature  farther  north  than  most  other  sorts.  Flesh 
)f  bright  red  color,  of  granulated,  sparkling  appear- 
ince.  In  flavor  lusciously  sweet  and  refreshing.  Pack- 
et, 5 cts.;  ounce,  9 cts.;  % lb.,  25  cts.;  14  lb.,  40  cts.; 
Sb.,  75  cts.,  postpaid. 


463  Harris’  Earliest 

Good  Shipper.  The  Best  of  the  Extra  Early  Sorts 

Fruit  slightly  oval,  with  regular  mottled  stripes 
of  light  and  dark  green.  Flesh  bright  red,  sweet 
and  tender.  A desirable  variety  for  the  north,  or 
where  the  season  is  short.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  8 
cts.;  14  lb.,  18  cts.;  14  lb.,  34  cts.;  lb.,  60  cts.,  post- 
paid. 


458  Cole’s  Early  Selected  Strain 


472  I’erfected  Kolb’s  Gem 

472  Perfected  Kolb’s  Gem 

A Favorite  Among  Southern  Growers 

Oblong  to  nearly  round.  Melons 
weigh  from  30  to  50  pounds  each.  The 
rind,  though  thin,  is  toiigh,  and  the 
melons  bear  handling  and  shipping 
well.  Flesh  is  bright  .red.  A 
profitable  market  melon.  Pack- 
et, 4 cts.;  ounce.  7 cts.;  14  lb., 
20  cts.;  14  Ib.,  35  cts.;  lb.,  65 
cts.,  postpaid. 

467  Maule’s  National 

Suited  to  Any  State  in  the 
Union. 

Pkt.,  5 cts.;  oz.,  12  cts.;  14  lb., 
22  cts.;  14  lb.,  40  cts.;  lb.,  75  cts.; 
postpaid. 

436  Burpee’s  Sugar  Stick 

A lar.ge,  light  green  or  gray- 
ish melon  with  finest  flavor, 
deep  rich  red  heart.  The  vines 
are  of  strong,  vigorous  growth, 
setting  large  melons  in  good 
numbers,  measuring  from  2D 
inches  to  2 feet  in  length,  with 
an  average  weight  of  30 
pounds.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce, 
12  cts.;  14  lb.,  30  cts.;  14  lb., 
55  cts.;  lb.,  81.00,  postpaid. 


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CONDON’S  “Sore  Crop”  WATER  MEON! 


46S  Irish  Grey 

The  Latest  Introduction  in  Melons  an 
a Mighty  Good  One.  Excellent  for 
Home  or  Shipping 

It’s  sweet;  the  flesh  is  red,  crisp  an 
free  from  stringiness  and  in  color  o 
rind  a mottled  greenish  grey,  entirel 
distinct.  Rind  is  thin  but  very  tougt 
Shipments  mad©  last  summer  wen 
through  perfectly.  Vines  very  vigorous 
healthy  and  hold  up  and  produce  fin 
melons  late  into  summer  when  othe 
sorts  die  out.  Try  it.  Packet,  5 cts, 
ounce,  12  cts.;  ^ lb.,  30  cts.;  lb.,  5 
cts,;  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


465  JVew  Irish  Grey— A Good  Melon 

■#59  Florida  Favorite 

Deliciously  Sweet,  Second  Early  Shipper 
A splendid  oblong  melon;  ten  days 
earlier  than  Kolb’s  Gem.  Skin  dark 
green,  slightly  mottled  with  still 
deeper  shade;  flesh  dark  red  and  of 
the  finest  flavor  and  quality.  We  have 
a splendid  stock  of  this  melon  to  offer 
at  an  exceedingly  low  price.  Packet, 

4 cts.;  ounce,  8 cts.;  y^  lb.,  25  cts.;  % 
lb.,  40  cts.;  lb.,  75  cts.,  postpaid. 

462  Halbert  Honey 

The  Sugar  King  Melon.  Similar  to 
Kleckley  Sweet  and  of  Equally 
as  Good  Q,ua!lty 

A very  sweet,  long,  dark  green  variety. 

Fruits  average  18  to  20  inches  long;  have 
a thin  rind  and  deep  red  meat  of  delight- 
fully delicious  flavor;  pulp  entirely  free 
froin  stringiness;  seeds  white.  One  of 
the  finest  for  the  home  garden.  Packet, 

5 cts.;  ounce,  11  cts.;  y^  lb.,  28  cts.;  % lb., 

50  cts.;  lb.,  90  cts,,  postpaid. 

4SS  Alabama  Sweet 

Sometimes  Called  *‘Evei’beariug  Always  Sweet” 

A very  large,  long  melon  of  excellent  quality;  very 
popular  in  the  South,  where  it  is  grown  extensively 
for  shipping.  Color  rather  deep  green,  with  dark,  ir- 
regular striping.  Rind  thin,  but  very  tough;  flesh 
bright  red,  fine  grained  and  sweet.  The  fruits  average 
a little  thicker  than  those  of  Florida  Favorite.  Seed 
White.  Packet,  6 cts.;  ounce,  12  cts.;  % lb.,  22  cts.;  y^ 
lb.,  40  cts.;  lb.,  75  cts.,  postpaid. 


462  Halbert  Honey 


GOOD 

MELON 

SEED 

Like 
Good 
Shpes 
ARE 
CHEAP- 
ER 
in  the 
Long  Run. 
WE 
OFFER 
ONLY 
ONE 

QUALITY 

THE 

BEST 

MOTHER 

EARTH 

PRO- 

DUCES 


455  Alabama  Sweet- — A Cracker- Jack  for  Market  or  Home  Use 


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Mustard,  Mushrooms,  Kohl-Rabi  and  Okra 


MUSTARD 

Used  as  a condiment;  the  green  leaves  are  used  as  a salad, 
or  cut  and  boiled  like  Spinach.  Cultivated  same  as  Curled 
Cress  or  Pepper-Grass.  One  ounce  of  seed  will  sow  50  feet 
of  drill. 

477  Southern  Giant  Curled 

It  is  highly  esteemed  in  the  South,  where  the  seed  is  sown 
in  the  fall  and  plants  used  early  in  spring  as  a salad.  Seeds 
brow'u.  Plants  are  2 feet  high;  enormous  bunches.  Packet, 
5 cts.;  ounce,  9 cts,;  % lb.,  IS  cts.;  V-z  lb.,  32  cts,;  lb.,  00  cts.; 
postpaid. 


476  Chinese 


A giant  curled  variety  with  leaves  double  the  size  of  the 
ordinary.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  % lb.,  22  cts=;  Va  lb», 
40  cts.;  lb.,  75  cts.;  postpaid. 


478  White  English 


MUSTARD 


47 s Chinese 


The  leaves  are  light  green,  mild  and  tender  when  young; 
seed  light  yellow^:  used  for  flavoring,  in  pickles,  etc.  Packet, 
5 ets. ; ounce,  10  ets.;  ^ lb.,  22  cts.;  ^ lb.,  40  cts.;  lb.,  75  cts.; 
postpaid. 


'*79  Condon’s  Sure-Crop  Mushroom  Spawn 


One  pound  will  spawn  about  10  feet  square 

Mushroom  beds  may  be  made  in  a warm,  dry  cellai',  or  in 
any  building  where  the  frost  does  not  penetrate,  and  in  the 
open  air  during  the  summer  and  fall  months.  Having  procured 
the  spawn,  the  next  thing  to  be  attended  to  is  to  make  prep- 
arations for  the  beds.  About  a fortnight  or  three  weeks  before 
the  beds  are  to  be  made  collect  a quantity  of  fresh  horse 
manure  without  the  straw;  place  it  in  a heap  under  cover,  and 
as  it  heats  keep  turning  it  over  once  or  twice  a week,  until  the 
fiery  heat  has  become  exhausted,  which  will  require  from  ten 
|to  fourteen  days’  time.  When  the  manure  is  in  a condition  to 
me  made  up,  lay  out  your  bed  according  to  your  requirements, 
'say  three  feet  wide,  ten  feet  long,  and  from  two  to  three  feet 
[deep;  beat  it  well  down  with  the  back  of  the  spade  as  the  process 
[lof  building  goes  on.  When  the  bed  has  been  made  some  time, 
.say  a week  or  thereabouts,  and  the  heat  sufficiently  declined 
to  a temperature  of  65  or  75  degrees,  the  spawn  may  be  put  into 
jit.  Break  the  spawn  in  pieces  two  inches  square,  and  put  them 
[six  inches  apart  all  over  the  bed,  then  cover  the  bed  with  two 
inches  of  rich  soil.  When  the  soil  looks  dry,  give  a gentle 
'watering  with  tepid  water,  using  a hose  or  watering-pot.  Best 
ENGLISH  GROWN  SURE  CROP  SPAWN.  Brick,  about  lbs., 
25  cts.;  3 bricks,  about  AV-z  lbs.,  65  cts.;  postpaid. 


479  Sure  Crop  Mushrooms 


411  Early  White  Vienna 

410  Early  Purple  Vienna  KOHL  RABI 

A very  fine  vegetable.  Sweeter  and  of  finer 
flavor  than  Turnips  and  cooked  same  way.  Sow 
seed  in  spring  and  again  in  June  or  July. 

411  Early  White  Vienna 

The  bulbs  grow  to  the  size  of  an  apple  when 
ready  for  use, .and  are  of  a pale  whitish  green; 
they  are  of  delicate,  cabbage-like  flavor.  Packet, 
5 cts.;  ounce,  22  cts.;  % lb.,  65  cts.;  Vz  lb.,  $1.10; 
lb.,  $2.00;  postpaid.  « 

410  Early  Purple  Vienna 

This  is  not  quite  so  early  as  the  preceding  and 
slightly  larger  in  size.  It  differs  also  in  having 
skin  of  a dark,  glossy,  purplish  red.  Packet,  5 
cts.;  ounce,  22  ets.;  14,  lb.,  65  ets.;  % lb.,  $1.10; 
lb.,  $2.00;  postpaid. 


OKRA  OR  . 
GUMBO 

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

\481  White  Velvet 

Distinct  in  appear- 
ance; the  large  pods  are 
perfectly  round,  smooth, 
an  attractive  velvety 
white,  of  superior  flavor 
and  tenderness.  Plant 
dwarf,  of  compact, 
branching  .growth.  Very 
prolific.  Packet,  5 cts.; 
ounce,  10  cts.;  lb.,  22 
cts.;  Vs  lb.,  40  cts.;  lb., 
75  cts.;  postpaid. 


480  Lady  Finger  Okra 


480  Lady  Finger 


Plants  are  of  compact  growth,  with  many  close  joints. 
At  each  leaf  joint  develop  handsome,  smooth  white  pods 
which  average  6 inches  long  by  1 inch  in  diameter. 
They  are  exceptionally  fleshy  and  tender.  Packet,  5 
cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  lb.,  22  cts.;  % Ib.,  40  cts.;  lb.,  75 
cts.;  postpaid. 


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To  hasten  maturity  of  Onions,  bend  down  or  roll  top. 


t 


5S9  ComdoH’s 
Model  White 


CONDON’S  MODE 

The  Most  Perfect 
Globe  Onion  in 
Cultivation 

ALL  NORTHERN 
GROWN  SEED 

600  Bu. 
per 
Acre 
Average 


EOBE  ONIONS 

Grown  Expressly  foi 
Large,  Critical  Plant 
ers.  Used  Annually  b} 
the  Largest  Onior 
Growers  in  th( 
U 


487  Coitdon's 
Model  Yellow 
Globe 


Globe 


488 

Condon’s 
Model  Red 
Globe 


THE  TRUTH  ABOUT  ONION  SEED 

Those  of  you  who  want  a littl’e  seed  to  grow  a few  Onions  for  your  own  private  use  or  a pound  or 
two  to  sell  the  product  in  your  local  markets,  can  use  any  of  the  varieties  listed  on  the  following  pages. 
They  are  all  good,  reliable  sorts  and  are  carefully  grown  to  insure  quality  and  type.  You  who  want  to 
plant  for  commercial  purposes  to  sell  in  car  lots,  by  all  means  use  our  Model  Globe  types.  The  photo- 
graph above  is  an  actual  reproduction  of  a forty-acre  crop  grown  by  Lewis  Wolfe  and  Charley  Har- 
ness, who  are  experts  on  Onions,  having  grown  them  for  twenty  years  in  a large  way,  and  they  tell 
us  our  Special  Strain  of  Model  Globes  is  as  near  perfect  as  they  could  wish  for.  We  selected  the  parent 
stock  from  the  Southports  and  by  reselecting  and  breeding  have  developed  this  strain  which  produces 
a much  finer_  grained  Onion,  smaller  necks,  extra  heavy  skin,  making  them  Extra  long  keepers  and 
especially  suited  for  storage  purposes.  In  color  our  Model  Red  Globe  is  the  deepest  dark  blood  Red 
you  ever  saw.  The  Yellow  is  an  exceptionally  heayy  skinned  dark  yellow,  and  the  White  is  as  clear 
white  as  the  driven  snow.  In  yielding  qualities  they  have  produced  as  much  as  1,200  bushels  per 
acre,  but  of  course  that  is  uncommon.  Average  yield  in  good  season,  600  to  700  bushels.  Mr.  Wolfe’s 
Yellows  made  675  bushel  yield.  We  supply  this  seed  annually  to  the  largest  Onion  Growers  in  Amer- 
ica and  the  fact  that  they  come  back  yearly  for  their  supply  is  the  best  recommendation  we  can  offer 
to  any  new  growers  who  want  seed  that  they  may  depend  upon. 

I think  you  will  be  able  to  secure  potash  again  this  year.  If  so,  use  at  least  200  lbs.  per  acre  and 
500  lbs.  of  phosphate.  The  potash  to  grow  them  rapidly  and  the  phosphate  to  cure  thern  up  and  if 
you  need  any  special  information  about  the  crop,  write  us.  Our  supply  on  this  special  strain  of  seed  is 
limited,  so  please  order  early. 

Packet  Ounce  ^Ib.  ^ lb.  1 lb, 

488  Condon’s  Model  Red  Globe 7c  15c  45c  $0.80  $1.50  ) 

487  Condon’s  Model  Yellow  Globe 7c  15c  45c  .80  1.50  >•  Postpaid 

489  Condon’s  Model  White  Globe.. 8c  22c  70c  1.35  '2.50) 


See  Wholesale  List  Pages  157  to  160  for  quantity  prices. 

READ  WHAT  OUR  CUSTOMERS  SAY: 


“The  Models  yielded  625  bushels  to  the  acre.  They 
were  a fine  color  and  also  fine  shape.  Save  me  25  lbs. 
for  spring.  Will  send  money  order  in  a few  days.” 

MRS.  RANSOM  LOSES,  Milford,  Indiana. 


“I  raised  over  600  bushels  of  Onions 
to  the  acre  from  your  Model  Globe 
Onion  Seed  free  from  scullions.” 

CHAS.  O.  RHOADES,  Mantua,  Ohio. 


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48S  CONDON’S  Large  Red  Wethersfield 

Standard  “Sure  Cropper” — Greatest  Money-Making  Onion 

Naturally  bred  to  resist  extreme  drouth  or  excessive  rain.  Yields 
abundantly  on  good,  rich  soils  and  on  thin  clay  and  upland  leads 
them  all;  consequently,  universal  favorite  for  either  market  or  home 
use.  By  careful  selection  and  breeding,  our  strain  has  developed  a 
far  superior  type  to  the  common  Red  Wethersfield,  being  earlier, 
hardier,  more  prolific,  and  decidedly  globe-shaped,  with  thick  skin, 
which  insures  greater  keeping  qualities.  See  cut.  oOO  bushels  per 
acre  is  ordinary  yield.  Price  very  reasonable  for  seeds  that  test  bet- 
ter than  95  per  cent.  If  you  want  the  same  True  Pedigreed  Strain, 
order  today.  Packet,  4 cts. ; ounce,  1(1  cts.;  % lb.,  35  cts.j  Vz  lb.,  65 
ets.;  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 


493  Extra  Early  Red 


Testimonial 

Mrs.  C.  S.  McDowell,  Box 
No.  4,  Sheakleyville,  Penn., 
writes: 

“I  received  first  premium 
for  Red  Wethersfield  Onions 
at  the  Penn.  State  Fair  (Har- 
risburg, Pa.)  from  the  seed  I 
purchased  from  you.  We  are 
much  pleased  with  your  seed 
house  and  have  told  some  of 
our  neighbors  about  you.” 


CONDON’S  Large  Red 
Wethersfield 

Universally 
acknowedged  by 
far  the  best  Extra 
Early  Red  Onion 
for  market  or 
home  use;  wonder- 
fully productive, 
often  yielding  1,200 
bushels  per  acre. 

Fine  quality,  excel- 
lent keeper  and  a 
big  money  maker 
anywhere. 


483  Ailsa  Craig 

Kxtra  Selected  Stock 

One  of  the  largest  of  Onions.  It  is  very  hai^some,  oval- 
shaped variety,  with  pale  straw-colored  skin.  Twelve  bulbs 
have  been  known  to  weigh  30  pounds.  'In  England  it  is  the 
most  popular  large  onion  grown.  Our  seed  is  grown  from 
English  prize-winning  stock.  Packet,  8 cts.;  ounce,  S3  cts.; 
3^  lb.,  70  cts.;  i/a  lb.,  $1.35;  lb.,  $3.50,  postpaid. 


MAKE 

MONEY 

THIS 

YEAR 

GROWING 

ONIONS 


483  Ailsa  Craig 


Although  the  first  of  the  red  sorts  to 
ripen,  the  bulbs  are  firm,  and  keep  re- 
markably well.  A medium  sized  variety, 
an  abundant  producer,  and  very  uniform 
in  shape  and  size.  Skin  uniformly  rich 
purplish-red;  moderately  strong  flavored 
and  comes  into  use  a week  or  ten  days 
earlier  than  the  large  Red  Wethersfield. 
Very  desirable  for  early  market  use. 
Packet,  4 cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  lb.,  35 
cts.;  Ib.,  65  cts.;  lb.,  $1.25,  postnaid. 


493  Extra  Early  Flat  Red 


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To  grow  the  big  Jumbo  Onions  sov/  seed  in  box  or  hot  bed  early  and  transplant  to  open  ground 

soon  as  weather  will  allow. 


«^C0ND0N’S 
MAMMOTH 
KING 

Always  in 
Demand 


PRIZE-TAKER 

ONION 


The  Largest 
Onion  in 
Cultivation 

FuHy 
Three 
Times 
as 
Large 
as  the 


Very 
Popular 
for  Late 
Summer  and 
Early  Fall. 

Not  Suited  for 

Winter  Storage 


Sweet 
and  Mild 


May  be  Eaten  Raw 
Like  an  Apple 


484  American-Grown  Prize-Taker  Onion 

The  largest  and  handsomest  Yellow  Globe  Onions.  They  attain  immense  size,  15  inches  in  circum- 
ference being  often  attained  when  raised  under  favorable  conditions.  To  reach  this  size,  it  is  neces- 
sary to  start  them,  early  in  hot-beds  and  transplant,  so  they  may  have  a long  season  to  reach  their 
natural  size.  Grown  under  ordinary  conditions,  they  grow  to  slightly  larger  size  than  the  ordinary 
globe  onion.  This  onion  is  of  the  same  type  as  the  large  Spanish  onions  imported  in  quantities  and 
sold  in  crates.  Grown  now  for  many  years  in  this  country,  our  seed  is  thoroughly  acclimated,  and 
if  permitted  to  thoroughly  ripen,  keeps  equally  as  well  as  the  Globe  Onions.  Don’t  fail  to  trj*^  at  least 
a small  quantity  of  this  grand  onion.  Packet,  6 cts.;  ounce,  13  cts.;  14  H>.,  40  cfs.;  14  lb.,  70  cts.j  lb.,  $1.25, 


postpaid. 


494  Extra  Early 
White  Queen 


494  Extra  Eariy  White  Queen 

Famous  Pickling*  Variety 

A silver-skinned  variety  of  quick 
growth  and  remarkable  keeping  qualities. 
Particularly  valuable  for  pickles.  Packet, 
5 ets.;  ounce,  15  cts.;  14  lb.,  45  cts.; 

14  lb.,  85  cts.;  lb.,  $1.60',  postpaid. 


498  New  White  Portugal 

or  Silverskin 

A medium  sized  onion  of  mild  flavor 
with  beautiful,  clear  white  skin;  a favor- 
ite with  many  for  use  when  young  as  a 
salad  or  bunching  onion  and  for  pickles. 
It  is  also  a good  keeper  and  fine  for  fall 
and  winter  use.  An  excellent  sort  for 
gardeners  who  do  not  care  to  plant  more 
than  one  variety.  Packet,  5 cts.; 
ounce,  15  cts,;  14  lb.,  45  cts.;  14  lb., 

85  cts,;  lb.,  $1.60,  postpaid. 


498  Hew  White  Portugal  or  Silverskin 


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M THREE  GREAT  SOIITHPORT  ONIONS 


Big  Money  Makers 


490  CONDON’S 
Selected  Southport 
Yellow  Globe 

Selected  Pedigree  Seed 
Entirely  distinct  from 
onions  of  the  Danvers  type. 
Excels  in  size,  excels  in 
yield,  excels  in  keeping  qual- 
ities, excels  in  mildness  and 
flavor.  Matures  in  early 
fall.  It  is  sure  to  satisfy 
the  one  who  buys  a packet 
or  the  one  who  sows  5U 
pounds  or  more  of  seed  for 
carload  shipments.  A truly 
grand  onion,  whose  -large, 
golden-yellow  spheres  make 
a beautiful  appearance,  sacked, 
crated  or  barreled,  for  the  mar- 
ket. Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  12 
cts.;  34  lb.,  40  cts.;  34  lb.,  75 
cts.;  lb.,  $1.40,  postpaid. 


490  Southport 
Yellow  Globe 


491 


The 


CONDON’S  Selected 
Southport  Red  Globe 

Selected  Pedigree  Seed 

celebrated  Blood-Red  Globe 


Small  Firm  Neck 

Sure  Croppers 

Heavy  Skinned,  Fine  Grained, 
Clear  White  Flesh 

452  CONDON’S  Selected 
Southport  White  Globe 

Selected  Pedigree  Seed 

Of  true  globe  form,  the  onions 
are  two  to  two  and  a half  inches 
in  diameter,  with  a thin,  deli- 
cate skin  of  purest  paper 
whiteness.  The  flesh  is  crisp, 
line  grained,  snowy  white  in 
color,  and  very  mild  in  flavor. 
The  bulbs  should  be  stored 
in  a cool,  dark  loft 
or  shed  to  dry  as 
soon  as  they  are  ripe 
enough  to  harvest. 
Packet,  6 cts.;  ounce, 
18  ct.s.;  14  lb.,  70  cts.; 
1/2  lb.,  $1.20;  lb.,  $2.25. 
postpaid. 

Mild  Flavored 

Long  Keepers 


Onion. 

This  variety  has  for  many  years  proved  one 
of  the  most  profitable  for  the  market  and 
shipping  trade,  commanding  uniformly  good 
prices  in  carload  lots.  It  is  of  large  size  and 
splendid  appearance,  and  frequently  yields 
from  600  to  800  bushels  per  acre  under  aver- 
age culture.  Flesh  is  Arm,  finely  grained, 
very  rich,  yet  unusually  mild  for  a red  onion,  and 
sure  to  pleas'e  the  most  exacting  planter.  The  crop 
is  ready  to  harvest  in  early  fall  and  keeps  well  until 
the  late  spring  months.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  12  cts.; 

% lb.,  40  ets.;  Yz  lb.,  75  cts.;  lb.,  .$1,40,  postpaid. 

497  Michigan  or  Ohio  Yellow  Globe 

Listed  by  many  as  two  distinct  varieties,  hut  are 
really  the  same. 

Distinct  and  attractive  shape; 

handsome,  bright,  even 
color;  ripens  early  and 
all  at  once;  necks  very 
small,  and  curve  down 
to  almost  nothing.  The 
firm,  solid  bulbs  are  ex- 
cellent winter  keepers, 
and  all  that  can  be  desired  in 
size  and  quality.  Packet,  5 
cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  34  lb., 
35  cts.;  34  lb.,  65  cts.;  lb., 
$1.25,  postpaid. 


492  Southport 
White 
Globe 


491  Southport  Red  Globe 


486  Select  Yellow  Globe  Danvers 


486  CONDON’S  Select  Yellow  Globe  Danvers 

Standard  Favorite  ^ 

One  of  the  most  extensively  used  yellow  onions.  Bulbs  01 
medium  size,  uniformly  globe-shaped,  v/ith  small  neck,  and 
ripens  very  evenly.  Flesh,  white,  crisp  and  of  niild  and  ex- 
cellent flavor.  We  have  developed  a strain  which  has  the 
ripening  habit  and  small  neck  of  the  original  Danvers,  and 
yet  is  more  globular,  thus  giving  larger  yields  and  handsomer 
bulbs  without  sacrificing  any  of  the  good  qualities  of  the  orig- 
inal Danvers.  Packet,  5 ets.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  % lb,,  35  ots.;  V2 
lb.,  65  ets.;  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid.  - 


Common  Sense  Cultural  Directions  Printed  on  every  package. 


66 


Why  buy  Peanuts  when  you  can  grow  all  you  can  use  in  a small  space. 


496 


CONDON’S  Mammoth  Silver  King  ONION 

The  King  of  White  Flat  Onioni 


496  Mantmotli  Silver  King-  Onion 


For  Mild  Flavor  and  Tenderness  it’s  a Wondei 

The  larg'est  White  Onion — srows  to  a re- 
markable size,  average  diameter  is  from  five 
to  seven  and  one-half  inches.  Single  bulbs 
often  attain  weights  of  from  two  and  one- 
half  to  four  pounds  each.  The  skin  is  of  a 
beautiful  silvery  white,  the  flesh  of  a snowy 
white,  and  of  a particularly  mild  and  pleas- 
ant flavor.  So  sweet  and  tender  is  the  flesh 
that  it  can  be  eaten  like  an  apple.  Paeket, 
8 cts.;  ounce,  22  cts.;  ^ lb.,  70  cts.;  Yz  lb., 
lb.,  .‘|?2..*»0,  postuaid. 

495  Early 
White  Welsh 

For  Green  Onions 

A e r y hardy 
perennial  variety 
of  Onion  used 
only  for  bunch- 
ing or  early  green 
onions,  is  entirely 
free  from  woody 
stems,  forms  no 
bulbs,  plants  can 
be  p r o p a g a ted 
from  seed  or  divi- 
sions of  roots  — a 
gi-eat  saving  ovei- 
top  sets.  Perfect- 
ly hardy  and 
will  remain  i]i 
the  ground  for 
years.  Packet, 

10  ets.;  ounce, 

.20  cts.;  Yt  lb., 

90  cts.;  post- 
paid. 


Karly  White  Welsh 


PLANT 

PEANUTS 

The  peanut  is  worthy  of 
more  general  cultivation. 
The  peanut  is  a soil  build-* 
er  and  renovator.  If  in- 
cluded in  the  crop  rotation 
and  properly  handled,  pea- 
nuts are  not  exhaustive  of 
soil  fertility.  The  tops  of 
the  peanuts  make  fine  hay, 
relished  by  all  stock,  while 
the  roots  furnish  rich  food 
for  both  man  and  stock. 
The  best  soil  is  one  of  a 
sandy,  loamy  nature,  which 
has  a red  clay  subsoil,  as 
this  indicates  lime,  which 
is  essential  for  this  plant. 
They  yield  40  to  100 
bushels  to  the  acre,  accord- 
ing to  how  well  the  crop 
is  managed.  Peanuts 
should  be  shelled  before 
planting,  but  can  also  be 
planted  in  the  hull  16  to 
18  inches  apart.  They 
should  be  planted  in  April 
and  they  will  ripen  before 
September.  even  as  far 
north  as  Canada. 

Plant  in  rows  about  214 
or  3 feet  apart,  dropping 
the  nuts  8 to  10  inches 
apart,  one  in  a hill.  Cover 
one  or  two  inches.  Culti- 
vate three  or  four  times 
with  a cultivator,  so  as  to 
loosen  the  earth  and  keep 
down  the  weeds.  When 
they  mature,  pull  them  up, 
turning  the  roots  to  the 
sun.  In  bright  weather 
they  will  be  cured  suffi- 
ciently in  24  hours.  It  re- 
quires fifty  pounds  in  hull 
to  plant  an  acre. 


A Typical  Harve.st  of  Mammoth  Virginia  Peamit.s 


Mammoth  Virginia  Bunch 

Universal  and  Standard  Favorite 

This  is  the  variety  most  generally  grown  for  comml^rcial  use,  and  makes 
considerably  larger  nuts  than  the  Spanish.  The  peanuts  we  offer  are  se- 
lected from  the  best  and  most  productive  crops  grown,  plant  rather  dwarf,, 
stems  upright,  foliage  rather  light,  pods  clustered  about  the  base  of  plant,  i 
usually  two,  sometimes  three,  seeds  in  a pod;  pod  bright  and  clean,  color, 
of  peas  light  brown;  pods  adhere  to  plant  in  digging.  It  is  the  standard 
variety  for  roasting.  They  furnish  excellent  forage,  and  we  recommend  j 
to  all  our  customers,  even  if  they  do  not  plant  for  market,  to  plant  at  least  ^ 
a small  patch  of  peanuts  for  home  use  or  stock  feeding.  Hundreds  of  our  : 
young  friends  have  written  us  that  they  have  had  a wonderful  crop  the 
past  season.  Choice  Seeds.  Paeket,  5 cts.;  % lb.,  19  cts.;  Yz  lb.,  18  cts.;  lb., 
30  cts.;  10  lbs*,  $2.50,  postpaid. 


Please  order  by  number  as  well  as  names.  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois. 


67 


7."»9  White  Bottom  Sets 758  Red  Bottom  Sets  760  Yellow  Bottom  Sets 

Common  Sense  Culture  Directions  Printed  on  every  package. 


NION  SETS 


FOR  EARLY  SPRING  BUNCHING 
—THE  BIG  MONEY  MAKERS— 


763  Yellow  Miiltiplier.s 

Z64  Yellow  Potato 
Onion  Sets 

Also  called  Eujilisk  Multiplier. 

Valuable  for  bunching  or  an  early 
crop  of  bulbs.  The  smallest  sets 
make  fine,  large  bulbs;  the  large 
bulbs,  when  planted,  immediately 
multiply,  each  bulb  producing  6 to 
12  stalks  for  bunching.  Of  all 
onions  this  is  most  vigorous  in 
growth  and  easiest  to  cultivate. 
1/2  lb.,  IS  efs.;  lb.,  35  ots.s  3 lbs. 
SI.OO5  postpaid. 

763  Yellow  Multipliers 

These  are  similar  to  Potat 
Onions  excepting  they  ap^ays  mul 
tiply — never  forming  large  bulbs 
Very  popular  if  no  large  onion 
are  wanted.  lb.,  16  ots,;  lb. 

30  ots.;  3 lbs.,  S2  ets.;  postpaid. 

Big  Bargains  in 
Bottom  Onion 
Sets — the  First 
Money  Crop 

7S8  Red  Bottom  Sets 

This  variety  is  very  popular  in 
the  Northern  States.  A good.' 

keeper.  % lb.,  12  ets.;  lb.,  20 
ets.;  2 lbs.,  35  ets.;  4 lbs.  % bu., 
65cts.;  postpaid. 


Tills  year  our  erop  of 
Bottom  Sete  turned  out 
good — tlie  quality  is  fine — - 
small  size — -dry  as  bone — 
free  from  sprouts  and  the 
lirices  are  very  low.  PLANT 
THEM  every  two  weeks 
from  March  until  June.  A 
pound  will  plant  a row  50 
feet  long.  10  bushel  per 
acre. 


White  Multiplier 

762  White  Multipliers 

Color  pure  silvery  white;  fre- 
quently producing  as  many  as  20 
bulbs  in  a single  cluster  from  one 
bulb  planted.  The  onions  are  very 
mild  and  of  excellent  quality  and 
size  for  bunching  green,  lb.,  18 
ots.;  lb.,  35  ets.;  3 lbs.,  $1.00;  post> 
pnicl. 

761  Egyptian  or  Red 
Perennial 

This  variety  never  forms  a large 
bulb;  its  value  lies  wholly  in  its 
special  adaptability  to  produce 
Green  Onions  for  Spring  or  Fall 
use  which  are  perfectly'  hardy  and 
stay  in  the  ground  all  the  time. 
Plant  in  Spring  or  Pall.  % lb.,  15 
ets.;  lb.,«  28  ets.;  3 lbs.,  75  ets,; 
postpaid. 

For  Low  Prices 
on  Larger  Quan- 
tities see  Special 

An  Early  Bunch  from  Bottom  Sets  h*arm  ijlSt 

7S9  White  Bottom  Sets  7^0  Yellow  Bottom  Sets 

Market  gardeners  plant  these  Medium  size,  fine  dry  sets 
white  sets  in  very  large  quanti-  Planted  extensively  for  marke 

ties,  % lb.,  13  ets.;  Ib.^  22  ets.;  and  home  use.  y^,  lb.,  12  ets.;  lb., 
2 lbs.,  38  ets.;  4 lbs,  % bu.,  70  20  ets.;  2 lbs.,  35  ets.;  4 lbs.  Vs 
ets.;  postpaid. bu.,  65  ets.;  postpaid. 


68  To  have  fresh  Parsley  all  winter  dig  up  a few  roots  in  fall  and  set  in  box,  placing  in  cellar  window^ 


PARSNIP 


CONDON’S 

White  Queen 


The  Finest  Flavored  Parsnip  Grown.  Sweet  and  Sugai 
I "Crisp  and  Firm,  Excellent  Keeper. 

' ENORMOUSLY  PRODUCTIVE 


Often  Making  Better  than  1200  Bushels  from  One  Acre 

Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  ' March  13. 

Gentlemen.  We  wish  to  compliment  you  on  your  extra  fine  stock  of 
seeds.  I find  your  White  Queen  Parsnip  the  best  I have  ever  grown. 
Consider  me  a well  pleased  customer. 

Joseph  Cavill,  Dickson,  Tenn. 

Condon’s  White  Queen  Parsnip  is  a highly  improved  type,  producing 
uniformly  large  and  handsome  roots  of  stocky  foim,  heavy  at  the 
shoulder,  well  rounded,  gradually  tapering  to  the  base,  so  that  they 
are  easily  dug,  and  if  grown  in  properly  pulverized  soil,  the  roots  will 
be  smooth  and  free  from  wrinkles  and  side  roots.  The  flesh  is  white, 
of  fine  texture,  free  from  core  and  stringiness,  and  especially  fine 
flavored,  cooking  tender,  sweet,  and  rich,  rendering  it  one  of  the  finest 
of  table  vegetables  for  winter  use.  The  roots  may  remain  in  the 
ground  all  winter,  being  hardy,  or  some  may  be  dug  late  in  the  fall 
and  stored  in  sand  or  soil,  so  that  they  can  be  gotten  at  easily  when 
the  ground  is  frozen.  Frost  improves  their  quality.  This  parsnip  is 
the  heaviest  cropper  of  all,  and  we  recommend  it  for  both  garden  and 
field  cultui-e. 

Packet,  10  cts.;  ounce,  17  cts.;  V4,  lb.,  40  cts.;  1/2  lb.,  75  cts. 
lb.,  $1.35,  postpaid. 

S02  Hollow  Crown,  or  Long  White 

Roots  comparatively  short,  ending  somewhat  abruptly  with  a small 
tap  root:  grows  mostly  below  the  surface:  has  a very  smooth,  clean 

skin.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  % lb.,  25  cts.;  ^ ib.,  40  cts.;  lb.,  75 
cts.,  postpaid. 


The  Great  Garnishing  Plant 

Very  useful  for  flavoring  soups  and  stews  and 
for  garnishing.  The  green  leaves  are  used  for 
flavoring,  or  they  may  be  dried  crisp,  rubbed  to 
powder  and  kept  in  bottles  until  needed. 

^04  Champion  Moss 

Curled 

This  is  a vigorous,  compact  growing  vari('iy, 
excellent  for  garnishing  and  flavoring,  and  a 
handsome  decorative  plant.  Leaves  very  fiindy 
( ut  and  so  closely  crisped  or  curled  as  to  re- 
-emble  bunches  of  moss.  Owing  to  its  uniformly  ^ 

line,  deep  green  color  and  very  attractive 
toliage,  this  is  one  of  the  most  popular 
-orts  for  both  the  market  and  home  garden. 

Packet,  6 cts.;  ounce,  15  cts.;  54  35  cts.; 

^ lb.,  55  cts.;  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


ture 

Direc- 

tions 

Printed 

on 

Every 

Package 


SOS  Hamburg  Turnip 

Rooted 


The  root  is  the  edible  portion  of  this  variety 
and  resembles  a small  parsnip,  both  in  color  ' - 

and  shape.  Flesh  white,  a little  dry  and  in 
flavor  is  similar  to  celeriac.  The  foliage  is 
practically  the  same  as  that  of  Plain  Parsley. 

The  roots  can  be  dug  late  in  the  fall  and 
stored  in  sand  for  winter  use.  Extensively 
used  for  flavoring  soups  and  stews.  Packet,  « cts., 
ounce,  15  cts.;  % 35.  cts.;  11>.,  60  cts.;  lb.,  $1.10, 

postpaid. 


504  Champion  Moss 
Curled  Parsley 


501  Condon’s  White 
Queen  Parsnip 


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inlirely  Distinct — OUR  OWN 
Origination 

IBEYOND 
aUESTION 
THE 

^or  Early 
^ate;  for  Fam» 
ly  or  Market 


517  Condon’s  Mammoth  Podded  Little 


d 

V a riety 
among  Market 
Gardeners  is  enor- 
mous and  is  surely 

worthy.  Pods  borne  in 
pairs  on  a single  stem 
seen  frequently. 


SIO 


The  sweetest  dwarf  wrinkled  pea  in  existence.  By  far  the 
shortest  straw  and  largest  pod  of  any  pea  we  know  of. 
Ready  for  market  45  days  from  planting.  Its  extreme  earli- 
ness, combined  with  the  large  pods,  which  are  always  filled 
with  sweet,  luscious  peas,  destines  it  to  excel  wherever 
tried. 

I For  years  Gradus  or  Prosperity  has  been  the  best  Sweet 
Pea  for  general  use;  the  only  fault  our  customers  had  was 
the  extra  long  growth  of  vines.  Most  all  growers  of 
peas  prefer  a short  vine,  and  in  Condon’.s  Mammoth-Podded 
Little  Midget  you  have  it.  Height  of  vines  only  15  inches’; 
pods  2^  inches  long;  well  filled  and  quality  fully  equal  ; to 
Gradus.  The  pods  contain  from  7 to  8 large  dark  green 
peas,  which  remain  in  eatable  condition  a week  later  than 
most  other  varieties.  The  plants  are  very  robust,  compact 
and  short  jointed,  requiring  no  bushing  or  staking.  We 
believe  Condon’s  Midget  Peas  contain  more  sugar  than  any 
other  sort  in  cultivation.  Packet,  8 ot.s.;  1/2  lb.,  22  ets.i  lb„ 
4t)  ct.s.5  2 lbs.,  75  ets.;  postpaid. 

SIO  Ameer  or  Claudit 

Shippers’  Big  Money  3Iaker 

In  some  sections  this  Grand  Pea  is  rarely  known,  as  the 
,seed  up  to  the  present  time  has  been  so  extremely  scarce 
and  high  that  it  never  got  into  the  general  market,  having 
been  consumed  at  enormously  high  prices  by  the  Carolina 
gardeners,  where  it  happened  to  be  first  introduced.  It 
is  a cross  between  Ala>ska  and  a large-podded  sweet 
wrinkled  pea,  retaining  that  hardy,  vigorous  early  .char- 
acter of  the  Alaska,  with  the  large  pods  of  the  luscious 
.sweet  wrinkled  type.  In  comparison  to  Alaska,  it  is 
two  or  three  days  later,  equally  as  hardy,  dwarf  up- 
right vines  completely  ladened  with  pods  twice  as  large, 
that  may  be  picked  in  one-half  the  time.  Two  pickings 
market  the  entire  crop.  Considering  the  fact  that  this 
pea  is  as  early  as  the  earliest,  producing  pods  twice  as 
large,  with  quality  unsurpassed  by  any  “extra  early” 
variety,  gardeners  who  plant  for  early  shipping  market 
will  find  this  the  best  money-maker.  Packet,  5 ets.; 
Ameer  or  C?landit— -Shipper’s  Favorite  % lb.,  20  cts.;  Ib.,  35  ets.;  2 Ibit.,  65  cts.;  postpaid. 

Common  Sense  Cultural  Directions  printed  on  every  package. 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois 


CONDON’S  Mammoth -Podded 
Jttle  Midget  PEAS 


’he  Finest  Extra  Early 
iweet  Wrinkled  Pea  Ever 
ntroduced.  CrossBetween 
1 r a d u s and  Sutton's 
Excelsior. 


70  For  prices  on  large  quantities  see  Market  Gardener's  Special  Pink  List  fore  part  of  book. 


S2I  CONDON’S  Famous  Gradus  or  Prosperity 


PEA 


Improved 
Selected  Strain 


The  largest  podded,  finest  flavored  second 
early  pea.  We  have  carefully  selected  and  i 
bred  our  stock  to  a degree  far  surpassing  any 
we  have  seen  in  comparative  trials. 

This  remarkable  pea  is  not  only  large  and  of 
best  quality,  but  is  within  two  or  three  days  j 
as  early  as  the  small,  round,  extra  early  sorts, 
rtradus  is  a wrinkled  pea,  growing  about  30  inches 
high ; the  pods  are  of  a bright  green  color,  measuring 
4 inches  or  more  in  length,  as  large  as  Telephone, 
well  filled  with  luscious  peas,  8 to  10  or  more  in 
a pod.  The  peas  are  of  the  highest  table 
quality  and  retain  in  a remarkable  manner 
their  color  and  attractive  appearance  after 
cooking.  A little  tender,  so  it  should  be 
sown  in  the  warmest  spots  in  the  garden.  A i 
grand  pea  in  all  respects.  Packet,  6 cts.; 
54  lb.,  20  cts.;  lb.,  35  cts.;  2 lbs.,  65  cts., 
postpaid. 

SIS  CONDON’S  Giant  Edible 
Podded  Sugar  PEA 

Eat  the  Pods  and  All— >Tust  Like  String 
Beans.  Certainly  Delieions 

Boiled  like  string-  beans,  either  with  milk, 
creamed  gravy  or  butter  sauce,  they  are 
certainly  delicious.  Vines  very  vigorous,  , 
attaining  growth  5 to  6 feet,  and  when  sup- 
ported yield  abundantly.  Don’t  fail  to  try 
a few.  Packet,  6 cts.;  % lb..  20  ets.;  lb., 
.‘15  ets.;  2 lbs.,  6.5  ets.,  postpaid. 

^23  Improved  Telephone 

This  is  a fine  wrinkled  pea,  growing 
about  four  feet  high.  The  peas  are  large  I 
and  of  a pale  green  color,  possessing  a 
superior  sugary  flavor.  Packet,  6 cts.;  % 
lb.,  20  ets.;  lb.,  35  ets.;  2 lbs.,  05  ets.,  post> 
paid. 

S26  McLean’s  Little  Gem 

strong  and  vigorous  in  growth,  produc- 
ing vines  from  18  to  24  inches  in  height, 
dark  foliage,  bearing  pods  single  on  both  1 
sides  of  the  stalk  beginning  near  the  i 
ground.  Pods  are  almost  straight,  2%  to  j 
2%  inches  long,  light  in  color  and  blunt 
at  the  ends.  Ready  to  pick  59  to  61  days  ' 
from  planting.  Seed  is  green,  wrinkled  ! 
and  medium  in  size.  Packet,  5 ots.;  % lb.,  | 
15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  2 lbs.,  4.5  ets.;  postpaid. 

SJ3  Bliss  Everbearing 

Vine  stout,  about  two  and  one-half  feet  ' 
high,  bearing  at  the  top  six  to  ten  broad 
pods.  If  these  are  picked  as  they  mature 
and  the  season  ana  soil  are  favorable,  the 
plant  will  throw  out  branches  bearing  pods 
which  will  mature  in  succession,  thus  pro- 
longing the  season.  The  peas  are  large 
and  wrinkled,  cook  very  quickly,  are  tender, 
of  superior  flavor  and  preferred  by  many 
to  any  other  sort.  Packet,  5 cts.;  % lb.,  i 
15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  2 lbs.,  45  cts.;  postpaid. 

S24  English  or  Large  White 
Marrowfat 

The  vines  of  this  variety  are  about  five 
feet  high  and  of  strong  growth.  The  pods 
are  large,  cylindrical,  rough,  light  colored 
and  well  filled;  seed  large,  smooth,  round 
and  light  yellow.  The  variety  is  excellent 
for  summer  use,  but  is  inferior  in  quality 
to  most  of  the  newer  sorts,  although  un- 
doubtedly one  of  the  most  productive  of 
the  garden  varieties.  Packet,  5 cts.;  Vj:  lb., 
15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  2 lbs.,  45  cts.,  postpaid.  : 


521  Condon’s  Eamons  Gradns  or 
Prosperity 


FRESH  PEAS  FROM  YOUR  OWTV  GARDEBf  ARE  FAR 
BETTER  THAN  ANY  SOUD  IN  CANS.  PLANT  2 OR 
3 ROWS  OF  OUR  NORTHERN  GROWN  PEAS  THIS 
SPRING  AND  ENJOY  THEM  ALU  SUMMER  LONG. 


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CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  PEAS 

CONDON’S  Ultimatum 


THE  GREAT  MAIN  CROP 
PEA.  26  to  32  inch  straw, 
requiring  no  bushing,  second 
early,  hardy,  vigorous  cropper, 
yielding  enormous  quantities 
of  large,  fat,  dark  green  pods 
containing  10  to  12  juicy  peas; 
flavor  unsurpassed.  It^s  simply 
a wonder  for  market  or  home 
use.  Packet,  7 cents;  lb., 
20  cents;  lb.,  35  cents;  2 lbs., 
65  cents,  postpaid. 


Thomas  Laxton 


This  Is  a Real  Rival  to  the  Famous  Gradus, 
as  a liOng-Podded,  Extremely  Early 
Wrinkled  Pea,  and  in  Some  Respects  Is 
Even  Better. 

The  growth  is  identical,  but  the  pods  are 
a deeper,  richer  green  and  square  at  the 
ends.  In  the  judgment  of  experts,  Thomas 
Laxton  is  even  sweeter  and  finer  in  fifivor, 
while  as  the  large  peas  are  of  a deeper 
green,  they  present  a more  attractive  ap-» 
pearance  on  the  table.  The  crop  ripens 
only  three  to  four  days  after  GRADUS. 
Packet,  6 cts.i  V-y  lb.,  20  ets.i  lb.,  35  ets.j  2 lbs.,  65  cts.,  po.stpaid. 

B12  Blue  Bantam  or  Giant  Laxtonian 

A New  Large-Podded  Dwarf  Pea 

May  be  called  The  Dwarf  Gradus.  Grows  16  to  18  inches  high.  The 
tall,  extra  early  Gradus  Pea,  with  its  large,  telephone-like  pods  and  its 
exquisitely  flavored  peas,  is  one  of  the  most  popular  of  all  peas.  In 
Laxtonian  we  have  a dwarf  type  of  the  Gradus,  with  the  same  large 
pods — almost  the  same  in  season,  and,  moreover,  requiring  no  supports — - 
a,nd  the  same  superlative  quality  peas.  Packet,  6 cts.;  % Ih.,  20  cts.; 
lb.,  35  cts.;  2 lbs.,  65  cts.;  postpaid 


S27 


Nott’s  Excelsior 


Early,  Big  Cropper,  Extra  Fine  quality 

A distinctly  American  production  of  remarkably  vigorous  constitu- 
tion; enormously  productive,  and  generally  excellent.  The  pods  are  of 
i-ood  size,  produced  liberally,  and  are  extremely  well  filled  with  excel- 
lent peas  of  perfect  quality.  The  plant  is  among  the  smallest,  very 
rarely  exceeding  15  inches  in  height,  and  is  easily  grown.  It  still  is, 
ind  long  will  be,  extremely  popular.  Many  people  who  have  only  small 
gardens  use  this  sort  exclusively,  making  repeated  sowings  for  suc- 
cessive crops.  Packet,  6 ets.;  y-  lb.,  IS  ets.;  lb.,  32  ets.;  2 lbs.,  58  cts.; 
postpaid. 


516  Condon’s  Xlltimatum 


527  Side  View  of  a Row  of  Nott*  s Excelsior — A Standard  Favorite 
Common  Sense  Cultural  Directions  Printed  on  every  package. 


72 


Sow  Peas  just  as  early  as  ground  will  work.  The  earlier  the  better. 


PEAS 


All  Field  Rogued — Hand  Picked 
Market  Gardeners’  True  Stocks 


532  True  American  Wonder 

532  True  American  Wonder 

This  is  a first-rate  wrinkled  pea 
of  dwarf  habit,  with  vines  less  than 
a foot  hig-h.  It  is  better  suited  to 
the  private  garden  than  for  market 
purposes:  in  fact,  it  has  taken  the 
place  in  the  private  garden  once  oc- 
cupied by  Tom  Thumb,  and  has  prac- 
tically eliminated  that  once  famous 
sort.  American  Wonder  is  one  of  the 
earliest  of  the  wrinkled  varieties.  It 
is  quite  distinct  from  all  other  peas  in 
habit  of  growth  and  appearance,  the 
vines  being  unusually  robust  and 
stocky.  In  favorable  weather  and 
soil  it  will  mature  in  the  remarkably 
short  period  of  42  days.  See  cut. 
Packet,  6 cts.;  % lb.,  IS  cts.;  lb.,  32 
cts.;  2 Ib.s.,  58  cts.;  povstpaid. 

529  Selected  First  and  Best 

Early,  productive  and  hardy,  with, 
a strong  vigorous  vine,  which  is  light 
in  color  and  uniform  in  growth,  2^/^ 
to  3 feet  in  height  and  bearing 
straight  pods  2%  to  2%  inches  long; 
round,  light  in  color  and  blunt  at  the 
ends;  seed  round,  rather  small,  and 
white  in  color.  Packet,  .5  ct.s.;  % lb., 
15  ct.s.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  2 lbs.,  45  cts.; 
postpaid. 

530  Sutton’s  Excelsior 

An  early,  wrinkled  pea,  one  of  the 
largest  podded  of  the  dwarf  varieties. 
It  is  also  one  of  the  most  vigorous 
in  growth  of  vine  and  is  unsurpassed 
in  quality.  The  pods  mature  very 
nearly  as  early  as  those  of  Nott’s  Ex- 
celsior, but  are  broader  and  with  the 
foliage  distinctly  lighter  green. 
Packet,  6 cts.;  lb.,  20  cts.;  lb.,  35 
cts.;  2 lbs.,  65  cts.;  po.stpaid. 


SpeciaF  Attention 
Gardeners  and 
Large  Planters 

See  special  wholesale  prices 
on  large  quantities,  pages  1^1  ' 
to  160. 

sii  Bliss  Abundance 

Grows  about  30  inches  high. 
Vines  very  strong  and  vigorous, 
branching  to  such  an  extent  that 
they  may  better  be  called  bushes 
than  vines.  These  are  literally 
loaded  with  long  pods  tvell  filled 
With  from  six  to  ten  large  sweet 
peas.  The  whole  crop  maturing 
so  nearly  at  one  time,  its  great 
productiveness,  and  its  large, 
dark-green  pods,  make  Bliss’ 
Abundance  a very  popular  va- 
riety both  with  the  canner  and 
the  market  gardener.  Our  stock 
of  this  popular  variety  is  unusu- 
ally fine.  Packet,  .5  cts.;  % lb„ 
15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  2 lbs.,  45  cts.; 
postpaid. 


519 


519  Alaska 


Early  Alaska 


A variety  of  remarkable  earliness 
and  hardiness.  It  is  a good  yielder 
and  produces  pods  of  good  size  and 
dark  green  color,  which  are  well 
filled  with  round,  smooth  peas  of 
splendid  flavor.  Height,  2 feet.  The 
color  of  the  dried  pea  is  green.  It 
ripens  evenly:  one  picking  will  near 
ly  clean  off  the  crop.  Packet,  5 ct.s.; 
y2  lb.,  15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  2 lbs.,  45 
cts.;  postpaid. 

522  Horsford’s  Market 
Garden 

The  vine  is  of  medium  height, 
hardy  and  very  productive,  giving 
the  greatest  number  of  pods  of  any 
on  our  list.  Foliage  dark  green,  leaves 
small.  Rods  contain  five  to  seven 
medium  sized,  sweet,  dark  green  peas 
which  retain  well  their  color  and 
sweetness  after  canning.  Packet, 
5 cts.;  y2  lb.,  15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cIs.;  2 lbs,, 
45  cts.;  postpaid. 


509 


Alderman 


509  Alderman 


This  comparatively  new  Pea  is  in 
many  respects  the  best  early  main 
crop  of  the  valuable  Telephone  type. 
The  vine  grows  nearly  five  feet  high, 
is  dark  green,  similar  to  Duke  of 
Albany,  and  about  the  same  in  sea- 
son. The  peas  are  of  largest  size  and 
unsurpassed  in  quality.  Market  gar- 
deners are  demanding  the  large- 
podded,  dark  colored  sorts  which  re- 
tain their  fine  appearance  even  after 
shipping  a long  distance.  The  Aider- 
man  answers  these  requirements  and 
furthermore  is  the  most  productive 
variety  of  this  class.  See  cut. 
Packet,  6 cts.;  % lb.,  20  cts.;  lb.,  3.5 
cts.;  2 lbs.,  65  cts.;  postpaid. 


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CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  PEAS 


525  Little  Marvel 

A New  Dwarf  Extra  Early 
Variety  of  Great  Merit 

Till'  vliu's  are  of  .dwarf,  robust 
.urowlh,  averaging  ]8  to  :20  iiicbos  in 
lieigiit.  Pods  average  2Vj>  inches  in 
length  and  are  well  filled  with  5 or 
6 large,  Inscioiis,  deep  green  peas. 
Fully  as  early  as  Little  Ctems  or 
American  Wonder,  far  better  qnal- 
ity  and  bigger  yielder.  Packet,  6 
cts.;  p2  lb.,  20  'Cts.;  lb.,  35  cts.,  2 
lbs.,  65  cts.,  postpaid. 


520 

Kxtra  Early 
Philadelphia 


520 


Extra  Early  Philadelphia 

Smooth  Seeded,  Very  Hardy 

A very  valuable,  improved 
strain  of  the  famous  earliest 
sort  once  known  as  Landreth’s 
Extra  Early.  It  is  exceedingly 
productive,  and  pods  well  filled. 

Ready  for  table  in  45  days. 
Grows  about  18  to  24  inches  hig'h 
in  good  soil.  The  whole  crop  will 
mature  evenly,  and  is  well  adapted 
for  Market  Gardeners’  use.  Packet, 
5 cts.;  lb.,  15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  2 
lbs.,  45  cts.;  postpaid. 


518  Dwarf.  Telephoae 

SIB  Dwarf  Telephone  or 
Dwarf  Defiance 

A Main  Croppcr™Sweet  Wrinkled 
A cross  between  Stratagem  and 
Tall  Telephone.  Vines  average 
24  to  28-inch  straw,  hardy  and 
robust.  Pods  borne  in  clusters 
like  the  Tall  Telephone.  Pods  av- 
erage 21/2  to  3 inches  long,  well 
filled  with  large  sugary  peas. 
Packet,  6 cts.;  Va  lb.,  20  cts.;  lb., 
2.5  cts.;  2 lbs.,  65  cts., 
postpaid. 


Little  31arvel,  Dwarf,  Large 
Pod 


Potlatch  or  Big  Dinner 

An  Improvement  on  the  Old  Famous 
Stratagem 

A sweet  wrinkled  second  early  variety  produc- 
ing large,  fat  pods  well  filled  with  sweet,  de- 
licious peas.  Hardy  upright  grower,  averaging 
24  to  30-inch  straw.  On  account  of  its  robust 
growth  requires  no  bushing.  Excellent  for  mar- 
ket or  home  use.  Packet,  7 cts.;  f/*  Ib^  22  cts.- 
lb.,  40  cts.;  2 lbs.,  75  cts.,  postpaid. 

514  Champion  of  England 

One  of  the  Very  Best  Late  Varieties 

Hei.ght  about  4 to  5 feet.  One  of  the  oldest  and 
best  in  cultivation.  It  is  esteemed  for  good  qual- 
ity and  productiveness.  The  pods  are  of  good 
size,  handsome  and  wonderfully  well  filled,  and 
are  produced  in  great  abundance.  The  peas  are 
of  lar.ge  size  and  delicious  flavor,  6 to  9 to  the 
pod.  It  cannot  he  overpraised  as  a standard  late 
sort.  Packet,  6 cts.;  % lb.,  22  cts.;  lb.,  40  cts.; 
2 lbs..  75  cts.,  postpaid. 

NOTIPF  Our  Seed  Peas  Are  Grown 
ilUiivLi  in  Northern  Michigan,  bor- 
dering on  Lake  Superior,  INSURING 
the  HARDIEST  TYPES  and  HIGH= 
EST  QUALITY  OBTAINABLE. 


Champion  of  England  (Tall) 


528  Potlatch  or 
Big  Dinner 


Common  Sense  Cultural  Directions  printed  on  every  package. 


Growin 


Victory  Peppers  on  Our  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm 

S37  CONDON’S  New  Victory  PEPPER 

The  earliest,  largest,  thickest,  meatiest,  finest  flavored  Sweet 
Mango  Pepper  in  cultivation.  Our  own  origination.  Cross  between 
Chinese  Giant  and  Neapolitan.  Sturdy,  vigorous  grower.  Note  the 
stocky  plants  in  the  field  above.  Vic- 
tor}^ Pepper  is  an  abundant  yielder 
producing  on  an  average  22  to  25 
perfect  Peppers  on  a single  plant. 

These  find  ready  sale  at  lOe  eaclx 
• when  other  sorts  go  begging.  The 
color  is  a very  deep  green  when 
young,  turning  to  a beautiful  bright 
when  ripe.  Be  sure  to  include 
your  vegetable  garden.  It’s  a 

Packet,  10  cts.;  ^ ounce,  30  cts.;  ounce, 

50  cts.;  % lb.,  $1.50;  ^4  lb.,  $2.75;  lb., 

$5.00,  postpaid. 


V c;ondon’.s  New 
Victory  Pepper 


CONDON’S  Yeilow  Giant  PEPPER 


A beautiful  yellow  Sweet  Mango  Pepper  7 to  10  inches  long  by 
4 to  5 inches  in  diameter.  The  beautiful  golden  yellow  color  con- 
trasting with  the  green  and  red  of  the  other  sort  makes  an  ex- 
cellent combination  which  is  always  admired  on  the  table, 
in  pepper  sauce  or  on  the  dishes.  Packet,  10c;  ^2  ounce,  30c; 
ounce,  50c,  postpaid. 


Condon’s  Yellow  Giant 


74  Grow  your  own  Pepper  Plants  as  well  as  Cabbage  and  Tomato  and  you  have  the  variety 
desired.  “ 

PEPPERS-TheBigMoney  Maker-Try  Them 


Market  Gardeners 


See  pages  157  to  160  of  Catalog  for  Special 
Prices  to  You  on  Large  Quantities 


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CONDON’S  DCPPCDC 
“Sure  Crop”  ^ ^ til\0 


5;sri  Chinese  Giant 

^36  Chinese  Giant 

rhe  Finest,  liargest  and  Handsomest 
Pepper  of  Them  All 

An  enormous  fruiting-  variety,  double 
i:he  size  of  Ruby  King,  averaging  12 
,o  15  inches  in  circumference.  Notwith- 
istanding  its  large  size,  it  is  very  early 
ind  very  prolific.  Plants  are  healthy, 
well  branched,  about  2 feet  high,  and 
carry  an  enormous  load  of  fruit,  often 
slaving  the  appearance  of  being  bunched 
together.  Flesh  is  thick,  tender,  mild 
iind  sweet,  and  is  unexcelled  for  salad 
or  stuffed  as  mangoes.  They  can  be 
i'sliced  and  eaten  like  tomatoes.  When 
ii'ipe,  the  peppers  are  a rich,  glossy  scar- 
let, making  tiiem  of  unusually  fine  ap- 
pearance. Matures  in  140  days.  Pnohet, 
10  ot.s.;  14  oiiiioe,  30  cts.;  ounce,  50  cts.; 
IV4  lb.,  $1.75.  postpaid. 


541  IVew  Pimienfo 


B42 


Ruby  King 

A Reliable  Sort 

Popular  large-fruited  pep- 
per. Very  prolific.  The 
pods  are.  a beautiful  bright 
red,  5 to  6 inches  long  by 
3 to  4 inches  in  diameter 
Flesh  exceedingly  thick, 
sweet  and  so  mild  that  it  is 
often  sliced  as  a salad 
Splendid  for  stuffing  as  man- 
goes. Packet,  5 cts.;  14 
miuce,  25  cts.;  ounce,  40  cts.; 
14  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

Sweet  Mountain 

One  of  the  large  sorts. 
Very  thin  skinned,  sweet 
and  mild  flavored;  much, 
used  for  stuffed  pickles. 

Packet,  5 cts.;  14  ounce,  25 
cts.;  ounce,  40  cts.;  14  lb., 
$1..30,  postpaid. 

555  Long  Red  Cayenne 

A well-known  variety  hav- 
ing a slendei’,  twisted  and 
pointed  pod  about  4 inches 
long,  and  when  ripe,  bright 
red  in  color.  Extremely 
strong  and  pungent  flesh. 
Packet,  8 cts.;  I4  ounce,  28 
ets.;  ounce,  45  cts.;  14  lb., 
$1.50,  po.stpaid. 

541  New  Pimiento 

The  mildest  of  All 

This  pepper  is  absolutely 
without  pungency.  It  is 
largely  grown,  canned  and 
shipped  to  all  parts  of  the 
world  and  greatly  relished 
everywhere.  It  is  especially 
good  in  picnic  sandwiches. 
The  green  pepper  is  excel- 
lent stuffed  with  slaw  and 
pickled.  It  is  largely  used 
by  canneries  because  of  its 
extreme  fleshiness.  Packet, 
8 cts.;  14  ounce,  2S  cts.; 
ounce,  45  cts.;  14  lb.,  $1..50, 
postpaid. 


540  Neapolitaa 

540  Neapolitan  Large 
Early 

The  earliest  and  most  produc- 
tive of  the  large,  mild  pepp'ers. 
It  develops  fruit  from  .ten  days 
to  two  weeks  earlier  than  any 
other  variety,  being  ready  for 
market  jn  110  days  from  setting 
plants;  Packet,  8 cts.;  14  ounce, 
28  cts.;  ounce,  45  cts.;  14  Ib., 
$1.50,  postpaid. 


Bell  or  i most  popular  varieties  growing  4^4  to  6 inches  long  by  31^  to 

S3S  OHM  1 ^ inches  thick.  Peppers  are  a bright  ruby  red.  Packet,  5 cts.;  14  ounce,  25 

pUli  IMOSe  ( cts.;  ounce,  40  ets.;  % lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. ' __ 

Goramon  Sense  Cultural  Directions  Printed  on  every  package. 


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Plant  a few  Pumpkins  in  your  Com.  They  do  well  there. 


CONDON’S 


“Sure 

Crop” 


PUMPKINS  for  Pies  and  Stock 


549 


549  Bis  Tom 

Big  Tom 


A greatly  impi’oved  strain  of  Yankee  or  Con- 
necticut Field  Pumpkin  which  has  been  se- 
lected for  many  yeai’s  to  secure  the  most  uni- 
form type.  Not  only  are  the  pumpkins  larger 
and  smoother,  but  the  yield  is  nearly  double 
that  of  the  old  variety.  We  recommend  it  to 
our  customers  as  the  very  best  type  of  corn- 
field pumpkin.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.5 
34  Ib.,  32  cts.;  Vs  lb.,  40  ets.;  lb.,  75  cts.,  post- 
paid. 


Japanese  Pie 


551 


Japanese  Pie 


A high  quality  pumpkin  of  Japanese  oi-igin. 
The  flesh  is  very  thick,  of  a rich  salmon  color, 
fine  grained,  dry  and  sweet.  Seed  cavity  small. 
Of  medium  size,  early,  very  productive  and  a 
good  keeper.  Highly  desirable  as  a pie  or 
cooking  pumpkin.  The  seeds  are ' distinct  in 
appearance,  being  curiously  sculptured  in  the 
same  manner  as  Japanese  letters.  Packet,  5 
eis.;  ounce,  14  ets.;  % lb.,  35  cts.;  % lb.,  0.5  cts.; 
lb.,  fi;i.25,  postpaid, 

556  Tennessee  Sweet  Potato 

The  best  variety  for  home  gardens.  They 
are  almost  pear-shaped,  growing  to  a large 
size.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  14  cts.;  Vi  lb.,  ,35 
cts.;  V:  lb.,  05  cts.;  lb.,  Jpl.25,  p(»st]»aid. 

SS4  Sweet  Cheese  or  Ken- 
tucky Field 

Very  popular  in  the  south,  but  not  as  well 
adapted  to  northern  latitudes.  Fruit  flattened, 
diameter  usually  about  twice  the  length:  skin 
mottled  light  green  and  yellow,  changing  to 
creamy  yellow  when  matured.  The  flesh  is 
yellow,  tender  and  of  excellent  quality.  P;seli.ct, 
4 els.;  ounce,  10  ets.;  % lb.,  18  cts.;  ^ lb.,  30 
cts,;  lb.,  50  cts.,  postpaid. 


553  King  of  the  Aiammoth  e > 

562  King  of  the  Mammoth 

This  is  the  very  best  genuine  strain  of  the  true  Mam- 
moth Pumpkin.  Fruits  grow  to  enormous  size,  sometimes 
reaching  two  feet  or  more  in  diameter,  and  from  one 
hiuidred  to  two  hundred  pounds  in  weight.  Salmon- 
oiange  skin;  very  thick,  bright  yellow  flesh,  which  is  fine 
grained,  tender,  and  of  excellent  quality  for  pies.  To 
raise  the  largest  fruits,  vines  should  be  allowed  ample 
space  in  which  to  grow;  only  one  plant  should  be  allowed 
to  grow  in  a hill  and  only  the  best  fruit  left  on  the  vine. 

Packet,  10  cts.;  ounce,  20 
cts.;  lb,,  50  cts.;  Vz  lb., 
00  cts.;  lb.,  §1.75,  post- 
paid. 

553  New 
Winter  Luxury 

Fine  keeper  and 
enormously  produc- 
tive. Color,  golden 
russet.  Packet,  5 
cts.;  ounce,  14  cts.; 
% lb.,  35  cts.;  1/2  lb., 
65  cts.;  lb.,  §1.25, 
postpaid. 

550  Connecticut 
Field 

Is  the  common  field 
or  cow  pumpkin.  If 
you  have  any  live 
stock,  plant  some  of 
these.  Packet,  4 cts.; 
ounce,  8 cts.;  % lb., 
20  cts.;  % lb.,  35  cts.; 
postpaid. 


550  Connecticut  Field 


555 


Sugar  Pie 


The  Best  Pumpkin  of  them 
all. 

This  is  the  pumpkin  from 
which  the  celebrated  Yankee 
Pumpkin  Pie  is  made.  It  looks 
like  a regular  field  pumpkin, 
but  is  smaller  and  entirely  dif- 
ferent in  quality.  Very  early 
and  prolific,  cooks  very  quick- 
ly and  is  the  best  quality  of 
any  pumpkin  in  the  list. 
About  ten  inches  in  diameter 
is  the  average  size.  Skin  is 
deep  orange-3'ellow,  with  fine- 
grained flesh.  Handsome  and 
excellent  keeper.  A most  pro- 
lific yielder  and  cannot  be  ex- 
celled as  a table  pumpkin.  It 
is  sometimes  called  Red 
Sugar. 

Pkt.,  5 cfs.;  OK.,  12  cts.i 
% lb.,  30  cts.;  Vj  lb.,  55  cts.i 
lb„  §1.00;  postpaid. 


555  Sugar  Pie 


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CONDON  S 
Earliest  Red  Bird 

Earliest  Radish  in  the  World  and  Biggest 
Money  Maker  — Ready  for 
Market  in  18  Days 

This  is  a distinct  improvement  on 
the  old  Red  Bird  type.  Our  stock  has 
been  perfected  and  bred  to  the  high- 
est degree,  seed  being  produced  only 
from  hand  transplanted  roots,  insur- 
ing market  gardeners  and  critical 
planters  the  Earliest  Radish  in  the 
World.  Turnip  shape  with  beautiful 
crimson  carmine  skin,  flesh  firm,  crisp 
and  tender,  very  small  top.  Very 
best  for  Forcing  or  Outdoor  Culture. 
See  photo  above.  Packet,  6 cts.; 
ounce,  15  cts.;  % lb.,  HO  cts.;  % lb., 
,55  cts.;  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


564  Condones  Lightning  Earliest  White  Tip 


562  Condon’s 
; Earliest  Red 
Bird 


CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  RADISH  SEED 


s grown  from 
•oot  is  set 
o type,  small 
liter  seed  of 
jacket  for  your 
ret  it  if  you 


transplanted  roots;  therefore  the  types  are  kept  pure  and  true,  and  furthermore  no 
that  is  not  a perfect,  sound,  crisp  radish,  so  the  seed  produced  from  them  cornea  true 
highly  colored  and  the  flesh  remains  crisp  and  firm  in  good,  marketable  condition  long 
"quality  has  got  pithy  or  hollow  and  gone  to  seed.  Whether  you  plant  only  a 
use  or  ioo  pounds  for  market,  you  should  sow  the  best  obtainable  and  you  11  surely 
us  your  orders. 

ser  CONDON’S  Early  WWte  TURNIP  or  WHITE  BOX 

A most  excellent  radish  for  forcing  under  glass 
or  for  growing  in  the  open  ground.  Its  short  top 
and  rapid  growth  make  it  a great  favorite  with  mar- 
ket men,  and  its  mild,  sweet  quality  wins  the  favor 
of  the  consumer.  , ^ , 

It  is  the  best  white  globe-shaped  radish  for  early 
summer  use,  as  it  remains  solid  and  crisp  longer 
than  any  of  the  other  early  sorts.  Market  men  grow 
it  extensively.  A desirable  white  sort  for  the  home 
garden.  Packet,  4 ets.;  ounee,  10  cts.;  lb.,  22  cts.; 

Vi  lb.,  .^5  cts.;  lb.,  65  cts.;  postpaid. 


569 


Early  Scarlet  Turnip 


564 


A round,  red,  turnip-shaped  radish,  with  small 
tops  and  of  very  quick  growth,  deserving  general 
cultivation  on  account  of  its  rich,  scarlet-red  color 
and  white,  crisp  and  tender  flesh.  Packet,  4 ets,; 
mmee,  10  cts.;  V4  lb.,  22  cts.;  Va  lb.,  35  cts.;  lb.,  65 
cts.,  postpaid, 

CONDON’S  Lightmng 

Quickest  of  All-White  Tipped  Radishes 
This  Is  the  Market  Gardener’s  Favorite  for  Forcing 
Under  Glass  or  Outdoors 

Very  early;  mild  and  crisp,  juicy  and  tender;  top  small;  will  Stand  heat 
without  becoming  pithy.  One  of  the  best  selling  and  most  attractive 
radishes  on  account  of  its  bright  scarlet  top,  snowy  white  tip  and  hand- 
some shape.  Our  stock  of  this  is  the  very  best,  selected  with  special 
care  as  to  size,  shape,  color  and  earlmess,  and  market  gardeners  will 
find  it  a money  maker,  as  it  is  just  right  in  every  respect.  Distinctly 
white  tipped.  See  photograph  below.  Packet,  6 ct.s.;  ounce,  15  ets.;  ^4 
ib„  30  ets.;  Va  lb.,  .55  cts.;  lb„  $1.00,  postpaid. 


Common  Sense  Cultural  Directions  Ftitited  oti‘"eVery  package. 


To  grow  good  cnsp  Radishes  they  must  be  grown  quickly  in  light  soil. 


CONDON’S  “Snre  Crop”  RADISH 

Sow  Every  Week  or  Ten  Days  for  Gmtinuous  Crop  of  Fresh,  Crisp  Radishes 

CONDON’SRoyalGem 

The  Largest,  Most  Perfect 
Globe  Shaped,  White  Tipped 
Radish  in  Cultivation. 
Comes  in  7 Days  Later 
Than  Lightning 

Flesh  is  sound  and  crisp  as  ice — sweet,  juicy 
and  tender.  Remains  firm  and  free  from 
pithiness  longer  than  any  of  the  early  var- 
ieties, It  is  distinctly  a globe-shaped  radish 
witli  beautiful  carmine  color  two-thirds  down, 
breaking  off  distinctly  to  a jierfect  white  tip. 
Tops  small — just  right  for  bunching.  Thou- 
sands of  gardeners  in  all  parts  of  the  country 
use  this  every  year  and  all  claim  it  a most 
excellent  and  profitable  variety.  See  photo- 
graph. Packet,  6 cts.;  ounce,  *15  cts.;  ^ lb., 
30  cts.;  ^ lb.,  55  cts.;  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 

SS8  Brightest  French 
Breakfast 

A quick  g-rowing,  small,  olive-shaped  radish  about  2 inches  longj 
when  fullj^  grown.  Color  beautiful  deep  scarlet  except  a little' 
clear  white  about  the  tip.  Its  small  top  and  earliness  make  it  very 
desirable  for  growing  under  glass  as  well  as  for  planting  out- 
doors. Splendid  for  the  table  on  account  of  its  excellent  quality 
and  attractive  color.  See  cut.  Packet,  J>  ets*;  ounce,  10  ct.s.;  % lb., 
22  cts.;  Vz  lb.,  .S5  ct.s.;  lb.,  65  cts.,  postpaid. 

576  Scarlet  Turnip  White  Tip 

standard  variety  for  many  years.  Color  deep 
scarlet  with  a distinct  white  tip;  flesh  white, 
very  Arm  and  of  good  quality.  Packet,  5 cts,; 
ounce,  10  ct.s.;  % lb.,  22  cts.;  Vs  lb.,  33  ct.s.;  lb 
63  ets.;  postpaid. 


663  Condon’s  Royal 
Gera 


S77  'Vicks  Scarlet 
Globe 

This  is  an  excellent  extra  early 
forcing  radish.  The  roots  are 
small,  nearly  round,  and  of  bright 
scarlet  color.  Tops  very  small; 
flesh  white,  crisp  and  well  flav- 
ored. One  of  the  handsomest  of 
the  forcing  varieties.  Packet,  5 
ets.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  V4  lb.,  22  cts.; 
Yz  lb.,  3.3  cts.;  Ib.,  63  ets.,  postpaid. 


NOTICE  — Sow  Radishes 
every  two  weeks  for  oon- 
tlnuons  crop  and  have  fresh, 
crisp  radishes  all  summer 
long. 


568  Crimson  Giant  Globe 


568  Crimson  Giant 
Globe 

Sweet,  Crisp,  Juicy,  Mild— Won- 
derful Yielder,  Beautiful 
Color,  Large  Size 

This  Radish  is  an  entirely 
new  type  and  differs  radically 
from  all  varieties  hitherto  in 
cultivation,  in  so  far  as  it.'^ 
roots  attain  m.ore  than  double 
the  size  of  other  round,  early 
varieties,  without  getting  pithy 
or  hollow.  It  is  very  early, 
notwithstanding  its  size,  rolor 
crimson,  flesii  pure  white,  of 
the  best  quality.  The  root.'’ 
often  weigh  ounces  eacli 

and  are  crisp  and  juicy.  Fine 
for  outdoors  and  forcing.  The 
seed  should  be  sown  very  thin- 
ly to  permit  full  development 
for  roots.  Packet,  5 ets.;  ounce, 
12  cU.i  V4  lb.,  25  cts.;  Yz  lb, 
45  cts,;  lb.,  85  cts.,  postpaid. 


558  Brightest  French  Breakfast 


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CONDON’S  Early  Long  RADISHES 


570 


566  CONDON’S  Giant  Perpetud 

King  of  All  Long,  Red  Radishes  for  Market, 
for  Shipping  or  Home  Consumption 

Brittle  as  Ice— Never  pithy;  makes  marketable  crop  in  25  to 
30  days’  time.  Withstands*  both  extremes  of  cold  spring  and 
hot  Slimmer.  Plant  it  early  and  often,  as  it  is  an  all  season 
cropper.  See  photograph.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.; 
lb.,  22  cts.;  ^ lb.,  35  cts.;  lb.,  66  cts.,  postpaid. 

Improved  Chartiers 

or  Shepherd 

This  American  variety  is  one  of  the 
very  best  long  radishes  for  general 
planting  outdoors.  Tops  of  medium  size. 

Roots  are  in  good  condition  for  the  table 
when  half  an  inch  thick,  and  continue 
hard  and  crisp  until  they  reach  a diam- 
eter of  about  11,4  inches,  thus  affording 
good  roots  for  a long  time.  Packet,  4 
cts.;  ounce,  8 cts.;  14  lb*,  18  cts.;  lb., 
cts.;  lb.,  50  cts.;  po.stpaid. 

572  Long  Scarlet 

Short  Top 

Good  Old  Standard 

tops  are  short  and  comparatively 
small.  The  roots  are  smooth,  slender, 
uniform  in  shape  and  a very  attractive 
bright  carmine-red  in  color.  They  grow 
about  one-fourth  to  one-third  out  of  the 
ground  and  continue  crisp  and  tender 
until  fully  matured,  when  they  are 
about  six  inches  long.  Packet,  4 cts.; 
ounce,  8 cts.;  % lb.,  18  cts.;  Va  lb.,  30 

cts.;  lb.,  .50  cts.,  po.stpaid.  Cbartiers 


573  Long  White 
Vienna  or  Lady 
Finger 


MARKET 

(Gardeners’  Special 
Wholesale  Prices 

On  Pages  157  to  160 


A long  ■ white 
variety,  very 
crisp  and  tender; 
grows  to  good 
size:  matures 

early.  Very  sim- 
ilar in  shape  to 
[..ong  Scarlet 
Short  Top.  It  is 
a very  desirable 
variety  where 
long,  white  rad- 
ishes are  desired. 
The  flavor  is  mild. 
Packet,  5 cts.; 
ounce,  10  cts.; 
lb.,  23  cts.;  1/2  lb., 
35  cts.;  lb.,  65 
ots.,  postpaid. 


I 579  White  Icicle 

1 The  Very  Finest  and  Longe.st  Early  Pure  White 
Radish.  Our  Strain  Is  Unexcelled 

Planted  in  spring,  the  Radishes  are  ready  for  use 
! in  twenty  to  twenty-five  days;  their  long  slender  form 
and  pure  paper-white  skin  are  most  attractive  when 
bunched  for  market.  This  Radish  is  not  only  crisp 
and  tender  when  young,  but  retains  these  qualities 
until  the  roots  attain  large  size,  so  that  it  will  re- 
main in  fine  condition  longer  than  any  other  first- 
early  variety.  It  is  excellently  adapted  for  forcing 
purposes  or  successive  so\yings  in  the  open  ground. 
(See  photograph.)  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  12  ets.;  ^/4 
lb.,  24  cts.;  y2  Ib.,  40  cts.;  lb.,  75  cts.,  postpaid. 


579  Co2idon*'s  White  Icicle 


Common  Sense  Cultural  Directions  Printed  on  every  package. 


565  Condon’s  White 
Elephant 


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CONDON’S  Summer  and  Winter  RADISHES 

In  the  cool  weather  of  the  early  sprins:  and  fall  months  those  varieties  listed  on  the  tWo  preceding 
pages  are  the  most  profitable  to  plant;  for  hot  weather  and  winter  use  these  are  the  best.  By  planting 
such  varieties  as  Condon’s  Earliest  Red  Bird.  Lightning,  Royal  Gem,  Perpetual,  Icicle,  White  Elephant 
and  either  of  the  good  winter  varieties  listed  below  you  will  have  fresh,  crisp,  delicious  Radishes 
from  earlv  spring  until  the  following  Christmas  and  later  if  you  store  your  winter  sorts. 

5^5  CONDON’S  White  Elephant 

The  Greatest  White  Summer  Radish  Ever  Known 


4 This  is  the  new  variety  we  gave  away  as  a premium  in  1017,  and  everybody 
. liked  it  better  last  year  than  the  year  before.  The  flesh  is  crisp,  sound  and 
sweet,  never  pithy,  no  matter  how  hot  the  weather.  Shaped  like  the  cut,  half 

II  long.  Color  creamy  white  with  a slight  grey  cast  at  top.  It’s  a money  maker 
f for  the  gardener  and  a dandy  midsummer  sort  for  home  use.  Packet,  6 cts.; 
1 ounce,  15  ct.s.;  i/4  Ih.,  30  cts.;  Vz  ll>.,  55  cts.;  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


Store  Winter  Rad> 
ishes  in  sand  in  your 
cellar.  They  keep 
firm  and  crisp  all 
winter. 


S74  Mixed  Radishes 


We  have  had  considerable  demand  for  seed  of  many  different  varieties  of 
radishes  mixed,  and  so  this  mixture  is  now  offered  to  our  customers.  For  a 
small  garden,  or  when  many  sorts  are  preferred,  Ifhis  seed  will  give,  at  small 
expense,  a large  yield  of  early,  medium  and  late  sorts,  lasting  several  weeks. 
Nearly  all  shapes,  sizes  and  kinds  are  included.  Packet,  4 cts.;  ounce,  8 ct.s.; 
V4.  lb.,  IS  cts.;  Yz  lb.,  30  ct.s.;  lb.,  50  ct.s.,  postpaid. 


S78  White  Strasburg 


Even  when  comparatively  small  this  variety  is  in  good  condition  for  use,  and 
continues  crisp  until  matured,  when  the  roots  are  4 to  6 inches  long  by  114 
to  2 inches  in  diameter.  This  is  considered  one  of  the  best  large,  white  sum- 
mer sorts.  The  roots  remain  in  condition  for  use  much  longer  than  the  (*arly 
varieties.  Packet,  J>  cts.;  ounce,  12  cts.;  14  lb.,  24  cts.;  Yz  Ih.,  40  cts.;  lb.,  75  cts.; 


5S9  California  Mammoth 
Winter 

First  introduced  into  this  country  by 
the  Chinese  in  California.  It  is  pure 
white,  about  1 foot  long  and  2 or  3 
inches  through,  tapering  regularly  to 
the  top.  The  flesh  is  tender  and  crisp, 
keeping  well  through  the  winter. 
Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  12  cts.;  Yt  lb.,  26 
cts.;  Yz  ll»*»  48  cts.;  lb.,  90  cts.,  post- 
paid. 


S71  Long  Black  Spanish 

One  of  the  late.st  and  hardiest  long 
radishes,  especially  adapted  for  winter 
use.  Roots  rather  long,  thick,  almost 
black,  with  white  flesh  of  firm  texture, 
decidedly  pungent,  but  well  flavored. 
The  roots  when  mature  are  usually  7 
to  9 inches  long  by  2 to  3 inches  in  di- 
ameter at  thickest  part.  Packet,  5 cts.; 
ounce.  12  cts.;  i/4  11>.,  22  cts.;  Yz  Ibo  42 
cts.;  lb.,  SO  cts.,  postpaid. 


561  China  Rose  Winter 

Also  Called  Scarlet  Winter 


A popular  favorite  with  rose-colored  skin.  It  is  a large  and 
fine  shaped  radish,  growing  partly  above  the  ground.  The 
portion  above  the  ground  is  darker  in  color  than  that 
below  ground.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  % lb.,  22 
cts.;  Yz  lb.,  42  cts.;  lb.,  SO  ctS.,  postpaid. 

575  Round  Black  Spanish 

Roots  round,  sometimes  slightly 'top-shaped,  3 
or  4 inches  in  diameter;  skin  black,  flesh  white, 
very  compact  and  pungent,  but  well  flavored. 
Keeps  well  through  the  winter.  Packet,  5 cts.; 
ounce,  12  cts.;  44  lb.,  26  cts.;  Yz  lb.,  48  cts,; 
lb.,  80  cts.,  postpaid. 

560  Celestial  White 
Chinese 

Large,  stump-rooted  radish  with  white 
skin.  Can  be  sown  from  July  1 to  Au- 
gust 15,  and  will  keep  in  prime  condition; 
mild  i.n  flavor,  brittle,  and  never  woody. 
Market  gardeners  will  find  this  a special 
seller.  Packet,  .5  cts.;  ounce,  12  cts.;  44 
lb.,  26  cts.;  Yz  Hu,  48  cts.;  lb.,  90  cts.,  po.st- 
paid. 


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81 


Rhubarb  Rout 

Special  Notice 

Anyone  owning-  a home  should 
have  Asparagus,  Rh  u b a r b and 
Horse-Radish  as  they  are  perennial 
plants  and  live  for  years.  When  once 
set  out  your  trouble  is  over  and  how 
delightful  it  is  to  go  out  in  the  gar- 
den early  in  the  spring  and  hnd  nice 
fresh  Asparagus  which  is  such  a,  de- 
sirable dish  and  usually  costs  so 
much  when  bought  from  the  stores 
or  gardeners.  You  will  find  Aspara- 
gus listed  on  page  11.  Get  your 
bed  started  this  spring.  We  are 
safe  in  saying  there  is  no  better 
sauce  than  Rhubarb  early  in  the 
spring  when  we  are  tired  of  canned 
goods.  And  as  for  pies,  it  can’t  be 
beat.  Set  out  a few  roots  this  year 
along  the  fence  or  at  the  back  of 
your  garden.  You  will  find  them 
real  money  savers  and  mighty 
handy  when  pies  or  sauce  is  desired 
on  quick  notice.  Horse-Radish  is 
also  very  desirable  and  can  be 
grown  almost  any  place.  Set  a row 
along  the  fence  and  you  will  always 
have  the  best  meat  dressing  avail- 
able and  it  will  always  be  fresh, 
and  from  your  own  'garden  too. 
Think  this  over  and  take  our  ad- 
vice and  get  your  beds  started  this 
year.  Full  cultural  directions  fur- 
nished free  with  each  order. 


582  CONDON’S  New 
Strawberry 

Without  doubt  this  is  the  earliest 
of  all  Pie  Plant  and  a variety  that 
can  be  used  not  only  in  the  early 
t Summer  as  well.  The 
Quality  simply  superb, 
of  good  size,  soft  and  juicy. 

Skin  so  thin  and  tender  that  it  is 
not  necessary  to  remove  it  before 
cooking.  Flavor  sprightly  and  re- 
freshing and  has  the  true  Straw- 
berry flavor.  Packet,  5 cts,;  ounce,  \ 

18  cts.;  % lb.,  45  cts.;  ^ lb.,  80  cts.; 
lb.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  x 

582  Rhubarb  Roots 

We  offer  only  hardy  two-year-old 
roots  that  will  make  a crop  the  fol- 
lowing year  after  setting  out,  while 
seed  requires  three  years.  When  a 
large  quantity  is  required  the  best 
way  is  to  purchase  part  roots  and 
part  seed;  this  will  enable  one  to 
have  some  bearing  while  waiting  for 
the  balance.  Large  roots  like  pic- 
tiu’e.  15  cts.  each;  3 for  40  cts.; 
doz.,  $1.45,  postpaid. 

391  Horse-Radish  Sets 

New  Bohemian  or  Maliner 

This  is  grown  by  planting  the  small  sets 
or  pieces  from  the  side  roots  in  deep,  rich  soil 
and  cultivating  in  the  same  manner  as  with 
the  ordinary  variety  of  Horse-Radish,  but  the 
plants  are  so  much  stronger  in  growth  that 
the  roots  grow  to  considerably  larger  size  and 
greater  weight.  The  quick,  strong  growth  not 
only  gives  a much  larger  crop  from  a given 
area  both  in  size  of  single  roots  and  bulk 
weight  of  crop,  but  also  enables  the  grower 
to  place  the  roots  in  the  markets  much  earlier 
than  with  the  ordinary  vai’iety.  Small  Roots, 
ready  for  planting:  2.^5  ots.  a iloy,.;  $1.75  per 
100;  $16.00  per  1,000,  postpaid. 


5.S2  Rhubarb  or  Pie  Plant 
Ready  to  Use 


391  Horse-Radish 
Sets 


Leek 


I..eaf 


412  Broad  Leaf  or  New  Flag 

We  offer  a ver.v  superior  stock  of  this  popular  variety,  so 
largely  grown  for  fall  and  early  winter  use.  It  is  of  quick, 
strong  growth,  producing  long  stems  of  uniform  shape  and 
size,  averaging  2 inches  through  by  10  iiiches  long,  blanching 
beautifully  white  and  of  fine,  mild  flavor.  Packet,  5 ets. ; ounce, 
25  ets.;  % lb.,  70  ets.;  Vz  lb.,  .$1..35;  lb.,  .$2.60,  postpaid. 


Chicory 


3S0  Witloof  or  French  Endive 

The  seed  should  be  sown  in  the  open  ground  not  later  than 
.Tune  in  drills  12  to  18  inches  apart,  and  the  seedlings  should 
V)e  thinned  out  to  stand  not  closer  than  3’ inches.  The  plants 
form  long,,  parsnip-shaped  roots  which  are  lifted  in  the  fall, 
trimmed  of  leaves  and  stored  in  soil  in  a cool  place  until 
wanted  for  forcing. 

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

It  requires  about  one  month  to  force  roots.  Packet,  10  cts.; 
ounce,  .30  ets.;  % lb.,  .$1.10;  % lb-,  .$2.00;  lb..  $3.75,  postpaid. 


350  Chicory 
Witloof 


Common  Sense  Cultural  Directions  printed  on  every  package. 


Specialties  for  the  Garden  That 
All  Should  Plant 


PIE  PLANT  OR  RHUBARB 


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CONDON’S  Pedigreed  SQUASH 

602  Delicata 


A desirable  variety  for  summer 
and  winter  use 

orange-yellow,  splashed 
striped  with  dark  green, 
flesh  is  rich,  dry  and  par- 
ticularly fine.  It  is  also  ex- 
tremely early,  maturing  about 
the  same  time  as  the  Summei 
Squashes,  and  for  early  use  will 
doubtless  supplant  this  class  on 
account  of  its  superior  dryness 
and  flavor,  while  its  extreme 
solidity  renders  it  fully  as  good 
a*  keeper  as  any  of  the  winter 
varieties.  Packet,  5 et.s.;  ounce, 
14  cts.;  % lb.,  38  cts.;  M>  lb..  70 

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GIO  Maiiimotb  White  Bush 


Mammoth 
White  Bush 


Giant  Summer  Crooknet-k 


An  early  maturing,  some- 
what flattened,  scalloped  bush 
squash,  of  largest  size  and  the 
handsomest  of  the  summer  va- 
rieties. The  fruit  is  uniform- 
ly warted  and  a beautiful, 
clear  waxy  white,  instead  ol 
the  yellowish  white  so  often 
seen  in  the  old  Early  White 
Bush  Scallop.  The  stock  we 
offer  of  this  variety  is  excep- 
tionally true  to  type.  Facket. 
5 cts.;  ounce,  12  cts*;  % lb., 
33  cts.;  1/2  lb.,  63  ctS.;  lb., 
•81.23,  postpaid. 

606  Giant  Summer 
Crookneck 


Largest  and  one  of  the  earliest  of  the  crook- 
neck  summer  squashes.  Vines  of  bush  habit 
large  and  more  vigorous  than  Summer  Crook- 
neck.  Fruits  when,  matured  are  very  large, 
often  11/^  to  2 feet  long,  with  exceedingly  warted 
surface.  The  color  is  deep  yellow.  Its  large 
size  and  attractive  dolor  make  it  a great  favor- 
ite with  market  gardeners.  See  cut.  Packet 
3 cts.;  ounce,  14  cts.;  i/4  lb.,  33  cts.;  i/4  lb.,  65  cts.; 
lb.,  $1.23,  postpaid. 


599  Blue  Hubbard 

or  Marblehead  ! 

In  this  Squash  the  combination  of  sweetness  | 
dryness  and  delicious  flavor  is  something  reall>  I 
remarkable.  Its  outer  color  is  a very  light  blue  | 
shape  oval.  Very  prolific.  A great  favoritej 
where  known.  Packet,  4 cts.;  ounce,  12  cts.;  % 
lb.,  33  cts.;  lb.,  65  cts.;  lb.,  .81.23,  postpaid.  : 

Golden  Hubbard  604  Early  Yellow  Bush 

Vine  vigorous  and  very  productive.  Fruits  of  me-  a very  early,  somewhat  flattened,  scalloped 
dium  size,  weighing'  from  six  to  eight  pounds,  and  in  bush  squash  of  larger  size.  Skin  deep  orange  i 
shape  like  the  Hubbard,  although  in  condition  for  flesh  pale  yellow  and  of  very  good  flavor.  Oui 
use  earlier.  They  are  wonderfully  long  keepers  and  select  strain  of  the  old  Yellow  Bush  Scallop  i.<= 
can  be  held  over  in  good  condition  for  spring  use.  much  improved;  fully  as  productive  but  uni- 
Shell  moderately  warted.  hard,  strong  and  of  a beau-  fprmly  larger  and  flatter  than  the  old  stock  and 
tiful  orange-red  color,  except  for  a bit  of  olive-green  has  a very  small  seed  cavity.  Packet,  4 cts.; 
on  bloss*om  end.  Flesh  deep  orange;  dry,  fine  grained  ounce,  10  cts.;  % lb.,  23  cts.;  % lb.,  45  cts,;  lb., 
and  richly  flavored.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  14  cts.;  ^ S5  cts.,  postpaid, 
lb.,  33  cts.;  1/2  lb.,  65  cts.;  lb.,  .81.2.5,  postpaid. 

S08  Improved  Hubbard  Delicious  Winter  j 

It  cannot  be  too  highly  extolled  as  a winter  squash;  The  squashes,  weighing  from  5 to  10  pounds, i 
it  boils  smooth  and  dry,  is  of  very  rich  quality,  and  vary  both  in  color  and  form,  but  are  uniformly- 
keeps  as  solid  as  a rock.  It  is  more  popular  with  delicious  in  flavor  and  splendid  winter  keepers, 
private  growers  than  any  other  variety.  Packet,  3 The  dark  orange  flesh  is  very  thick  and  fine 

ets.;  ounce,  12  cts.;  % lb.,  33  cts.;  % lb.,  65  cts:  lb.,  grained.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  14  cts.;  A4  lb., 
$1.23,  postpaid.  35  cts.;  % lb..  65  cts.;  lb„  $1.25,  postpaid.  | 

Common  Sense  Cultural  Directions  printed  on  every  packa::e. 


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CONDON’S 

Chicago  Warted  Hubbard 

Improved  Strain 

The  most  productive  hard  shelled  win- 
ter squash  in  existence.  The  best  winter 
keeper.  Very  productive.  Early  and  of  a 
beautiful  dark  green  color.  A few  seed 
sown  along  the  fences,  edges  of  corn  fields, 
and  in  waste  lands,  make  wonderful 
growth  and  produce  a profitable  crop  where 
nothing  has  been  produced  before. 

Condon’s  Improved  Strain  of  Chicago 
Warted  Hubbard  Squash  is  unquestionably 
the  very  best  Winter  Squasli.  The  vines 
are  vigorous  and  very  productive.  The 
fruits  are  extra  large,  heavy  and  well 
warted  with  extra  hard  shell  which  makes 
it  such  a.  wonderful  keeper.  The  skin  is 
uniformly  dark  green.  The  flesh  is  of  a bright  orange  yellow,  fine  grained,  thick,  dry  and  richly  flavored. 
This  grand  Squash  can  be  kept  in  good  condition  until  late  spring  and  will  retain  its'  highly  flavored  qual- 
ities till  used.  This  squash  is  unquestionably  the  best  for  Market  or  Home  use.  Our  improved  strain 
of  Hubbard  Squash  has  about  reached  the  height  of  perfection.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  15  cts.;  % lb  35  cts  * 
^2  lb.,  65  cts.;  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 


(»01  ('Iiii*a«o  Warted  Hiildiard  Imiiroved  Strain 


600 


Boston  Marrow 


609 


Mammoth  Chili 


Very  early  and  prolific  variety.  Outside  color  dark  orang’e 
yellow;  flesh  deep,  fine  grained  and  dry.  Packet.  4 cts.; 
ounce,  8 cts.;  1I»-,  25  cts.;  1I>-,  45  cts.;  lb.,  85  cts..  postpaid. 


60S  Fordhook 


Excellent  for  summer  or  winter  use.  For  baking  like 
sweet  potatoes,  or  making  pies,  is  unsurpassed.  Will  keep 
until  June.  Flesh  very  thick;  straw  yellow  color.  Packet, 
5 cts.;  ounce,  12  cts,;  % lb.,  35  cts.;  lb.,  65i  ct.s.;  lb.,  .81.25, 
postnaid. 


A very  large-fruited  variety. . Under 
special  cultivation  the  fruits  attain  a 
great  ^weight  and  are  of  attractive  ap- 
pearance. The  skin  is  quite  smooth,  but 
with  broad,  open  netting  and  of  a rich 
orange  yellow.  Flesh  thick,  of  a rich 
yellow  coloring;  fine  grained  and  sweet. 
Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  15  ets.;  % lb.,  3.5  cts.; 
lb.,  6.5  cts.;  lb.,  postpaid. 


SQUASH 


Best  Varieties,  High  Grade  TOBACCO 


635  Big  Oronoko  Sweet 

A favorite  Virginia  variety.  Grows  very  large, 
broad  leaves.  A fine  variety  for  dark  plug  wrap- 
pers and  brings  a good  price  in  the  market.  Packet, 
5 cts.;  % ounce,  30  ets.;  ounce,  50  cts.,  postpaid. 

637  Connecticut  Seed  Leaf 

This  is  a staple  variety  in  all  sections  of  the 
country,  and  will  grow  successfully  over  a wide 
range  of  teritory.  Used  for  cigar  fillers.  Packet, 
5 cts.;  % ounce,  30  cts.;  ounce,  50  cts.,  postpaid. 

634  Big  Hybrid  Havana 

The  best  known  variety,  as  it  is  used  very  large- 
ly for  cigar  wrappers.  Commands  the  highest 
market  price  when  well  grown  and  cured.  Packet, 
.5  cts.;  Yz  ounce,  30  cts.;  ounce,  50  cts.,  postpaid. 

638  Improved  White  Burley 

A mild  and  sweet  tobacco.  Tt  is  the  standard 
main  crop  variety  in  the  tobacco  sections  as  it  is 
extra  fine  for  manufacturing  in  nearly  every  man- 
ner that  tobacco  is  used.  Packet,  5 cts.;  y2  ounce, 
30  cts.;  ounce,  50  cts.,  postpaid. 

636  Comstock  Spanish 

Sometimes  called  Zimmer’s  Spanish,  The  stand- 
ard variety  for  cigar  leaf.  More  extensively  grown 
in  this  country  than  any  other  kind  for  this  pur- 
pose. About  the  only  kind  grown  in  Wisconsin. 
The  leaf  is  good  sized  and  is  suitable  for  wrappers 
and  fillers.  Packet,  5 cts. ; % ounce,  30  cts. ; ounce, 
50  cts.,  postpaid. 


Full  Cultural  Direction  Printed 
on  Every  Package 


635  Big  Oronoko  Sweet 


Please  order  by  number  as  well  as  names.  It  will  help  us  to’  serve  you  quicker. 


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If  you  have  never  grown  Salsify  by  all  means  try  it  this  year. 


Mammoth  Sandwich  Island 


SALSIFYanl  SPINACH 

Two  Delightful  Vegetables 
SALSIFY  OR  VEGETABLE  OYSTER 

590  Mammoth  Sandwich  Island 

The  Salsify  is  one  of  the  most  delicious  and  nutritious  of  veg-etables, 
and  should  be  more'  generally  cultivated  for  use'  in  winter,  when  the 
supply  of  really  good  vegetables  is  so  limited.  It  has  a grassy  top 
and  a long,  white,  tapering  root,  nearly  resembling  a small  parsnip. 
It  closely  assimilates  to  the  taste  and  flavor  of  the  oyster,  when  prop- 
erly cooked,  and  is  a good  substitute  for  it;  very  wholesome  and 
nutritious.  The  roots  are  either  boiled  and  mashed  or  made  into  frit- 
ters, in  which  form  they  are  delicious.  The  roots  are  perfectly  hardy, 
and  may  remain  out  all  winter,  but  should  be  dug  early  in  the  spring, 
as  they  deteriorate  rapidly  after  growth  commences.  Store  a quantity 
for  winter  use  in  a pit  or  cellar  in  damp  earth  or  sand.-  This  variety 
is  large  and  strong  growing  with  long,  smooth,  white,  tapering  roots, 
and  is  less  liable  to  branch  than  the  other  sorts.  It  is  invaluable  for 
market  gardeners’  use.  Packet,  5 cts.;  omice,  15  ct.s.;  % lb-.,  45  cts.; 
V2.  lb.,  80  cts.;  lb.,  $1.50,  postpaid. 


589  Long  White  French 

The  roots  are  long,  white,  smooth  and  when  properly  cooked  forrri  a 
good  substitute  for  oysters,  which  they  resemble  very  much  in  taste. 
Packet,  4 cts,|  ounce,  10  cts, 5 14  lb.,  30  cts.?  ib„  55  ots.i  lb.,  90  cts., 
postpaid. 


SPINACH 


When  properly 
prepared, no 
vegetable  makes 
better  greens. 


592  Bloomsdale 
or  Savoy  Leaved 

This  is  the  earliest 
variety.  Plant  is  of  -7' 

upright  growth,  with  4 
narrow,  pointed, 
crinkled  leaves.  Is 
very  hardy.  Packet, 

5 cts.?  ounce,  10  cts.? 

14  lb.,  17  cts.?  Vz  lb.,  '/V. 

28  cts.?  lb„  50  cts., 
postpaid. 

593  Prickly  Winter 

A very  hardy  variety  and 
will  withstand  severe  M^eather 
better  than  any  other  sort.  It 
is  used  largely  for  fall  sow- 
ing. Packet,  4 cts.?  ounce,  8 
ets.?  % lb.,  15  et.s.?  % lb.,  25 
cts.?  lb„  40  cts.,  postpaid. 


592  Bloomsdale  Savoy 

S9S  Long  Standing 

This  excellent  variety  comes  quickly 
to  maturity  and  remains  in  condition 
for  use  much  longer  than  other  sorts. 
The  leaves  are  smooth  and  very  dark, 
rich  green.  In  our  estimation,  the  best 
for  the  private  garden,  as  it  is  one  of 
the  most  popular  and  profitable  witTi 
market  gardeners.  Packet,  5 cts.; 
ounce,  8 cts.?  14  lb.,  15  cts.;  % lb.,  25 
cts.?  ib.,  40  cts.,  po.stpaid. 


The  stems  and  leaves  are 
soft,  thick,  fleshy  and  crystal- 
line in  appearance.  When 
started  early  in  the  spring, 
the  plants  will  resist  heat  and 
make  strong  growth  during 
the  summer.  Packet,  5 cts.; 
ounce,  15  cts.?  44  lb.,  45  et.s.; 
44  lb.,  80  ets.?  lb.,  $1.50,  post- 
paid. 


597  Round  Thick  Leaved 


Swiss  Chard 

or  Spinach  Beet 

(Sec  Page  2) 


A rapid  growing  variety,  forming 
clusters  of  large,  very  thick,  slightly 
wrinkled  leaves.  A favorite  with  mar- 
ket gardeners.  Packet,  4 ets.?  ounce, 
8 ets.?  44  lb.,  15  ets.;  44  lb.,  25  ets.; 
lb.,  40  cts.,^  postpaid. 


Piease  order  Iiy  number  as  well  as  names.  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois, 


8.-) 


CONDON’S  TOMATOES 


BIG  MONEY  MAKERS— CAREFULLY  GROWN  FROM 
HAND  SELECTED  FRUIT  FOR  CRITICAL  PLANTERS 


It  Pays 
I To  Plant 
the  Best. 
Only 
I Takes 
i 2 Ozs.  cf 
: Seed  per 
' Acre  of 
■ Plants 


FIRST 

OF 

ALL 


The  Earli- 
est, Largest, 
Smoothest, 
Finest  Flavored  Extra 
Early  Tomato  in  Culti- 
vation. Color  Rich  Car- 
dinal Red.  Shippers  are 
Making  $1 ,000  per  Acre 
Profit  From  This  Grand 
Tomato. 


G42  Condon’s  First  Of  All 


Our  Own  Origination  on  Our  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm 

Over  50,000  Satisfied  Planters  Last  Year  and  All  Acclaim  It  the  Best  Early  Tomato 

The  illuptratinn  gives  a fair  idea,  of  its  sii^e  and  smoothness.  The  color  is  a 
rich,  cardinal  red.  The  skin  is  so  tough  that  it  is  a splendid  keeper  and  shipper, 
and  is  less  liable  to  crack  in  wet  weather  than  any  other  tomato.  Unsurpassed 
for  market  or  table.  The  plant  is  a.  strong  grower,  and  is  very  productive.  The 
fruit  is  free  tfrom  core,  and  the  seed  spaces  are  small.  The  leaves  are  of 
a rich,  dark  green  color,  and  very  luxuriant,  indicating  .great  ability  to 
produce  fruit  of  the  lar.gest  size  throughout  the  entire  season.  It  stands 
at  the  front  as  the  earliest  bright  red  tomato.  Pee  cut. 

Packet,  10  cents;  Vz  ounce,  30  cents;  ounce,  50  cents;  'A  lb.,  $1.50;  Vz  lb., 

$2.75;  lb.,  $5.00,  postpaid. 


Logan,  Ohio,  May  1 0. 

Gentlemen: 

My  tomatoes  are  ,S  inches  high;  everybody  wants  your  “First 
of  All”  and  the  “Peerless.”  I have  sold  hundreds  of-  plants  miles 
around  in  all  directions,  and  will  not  be  able  to  supply  half  my 
trade.  I have  two  hot  beds  and  four  cold  frames.  If  I get  time 
later  I will  send  you  a picture,  as  I am  surely  giving  your  toma- 
toes a boost,  as  s'our  seeds  are  true.  I have  used  other  seed, 
but  none  as  good  as  yours. 

FRED  G.  DEIRHLIE. 


649  Golden  Yellow  Ponderosa 

Excellent  as  a Salad  Tomato 

Another  wonderful  sort,  in  every  way  similar  to  the  well-known 
Ponderosa,  or  No.  400,  which  has  been  a standard  pink  variety  for 
years,  the  only  difference  being  in  color,  which  is  a beautiful  golden 
yellow,  the  richest  .«hade  yet  attained  by  any  variety.  The  superior 
flavor  of  the  yellow  varieties  is  bringing  them  into  favor  as  a table 
fruit  more  each  season.  We  believe  the  height  o-f  perfection  has 
been  attained  in  this  grand  new  yellow  Ponderosa.  Packet,  10  ots,; 
'/2  ounce,  30  cts.:  ounce,  50  cts.;  1/4  lb.,  $ I .50:  V2  lb.,  $2.75:  lb.,  $5.00> 
postpaid. 


G49— Goldea  Yellow  Pouderosa 


Common  Sense  Cultural  Directions  printed  on  every  package. 


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Grow  your  own  Tomato  Plants.  It  will  save  you  money  and  time* 


CONDON’S  “Peerless”  TOMATO 

“The  World’s  Greatest”  Main  Crop  Tomato 

Originated  on  our  Famous  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farms.  We  have  been  for  years  working  on  this 
grand  variety  and  are  now  safe  in  saying,  we  are  satisfied  beyond  any  question  of  doubt,  we  are  offer- 
ing you  the  best  Tomato  ever  introduced. 


Absolutely  Coreless,  Practically  Seedless, 
Solid  Meat,  and  a Beautiful  Bright 
\ Red  Color.  If  you  don’t  give  this  grand 
^ variety  a trial  this  year  you 

/ • “ .7  are  neglecting 

your  o w n 

■ft  interests 


It  stands 
alone  in  a 
class  by  itself 

Color 
Bright 
Red  . 


Don’t  \^||H 
Fail  To  '^^1 
Try  This 
Grand  Tomato 


Unrivaled 
For  Shipping 
The  Best  For  Canning 


Condon’s  Peerless 


In  sliape,  CONDON’S  PEERLESS  is  smooth,  well  formed  and  extremely  deep  from  stem  to  blossom, 
making  it  unusually  heavy.  It  ripens  evenly  to  the  stem,  and  is  without  ridges  or  cracks;  it  has  great 
meatiness  and  few  seeds.  It  is  firm  without  being  hard,  unrivalled  home  tomato  and  an  unequalled 
shipper.  The  vines  are  vigorous  but  compact.  The  joints  are  short  and  it  always  fruits  in  large  clusters 
at  every  second  joint,  which  accounts  for  its  wonderful  productiveness.  Condon’s  Peerless  is  the  heaviest 
for  its  size  of  any  variety  and  on  account  of  its  brilliant  red  color,  de))tli  and  solidity,  is  the  handsomest 
tomato.  Its  beautiful  appearance  and  color  make  it  sell  ahead  of  all  sorts,  and  its  unusual  solidity,  few 
seeds  and  desirable  form  for  rapid  peeling  without  waste,  make  it  the  most  desirable  canning  variety 
known.  It  is  up  to  you  to  select  the  best,  as  it  costs  you  no  more;  takes  no  more  time  to  grow  the  best 
than  it  does  to  grow  older  and  more  common  sorts.  The  best  is  none  too  cfood  for  von.  and  we  want  to 
give  CONDON’S  PEERLESS  a trial  and  he  satisfied  with  the  BEST  TOMATO  MOTHER  EARTH  AF- 
FORDS. 

Large  Packet,  10  cts.;  Yi  ounce,  35  cts.;  ounce,  65  cts,;  Y lb.,  $1.75; 

H lb.,  $3.25;  lb.,  $6.00,  postpaid. 


Please  order  by  number  as  well  as  names.  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois. 


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TOMATO  «< 


CONDON’S  Giant 

Everbearing 


Beautiful  Red 


Wonderful  Yielder 


This  is  the  variety  we 
distributed  over  a quart- 
er million  packages  of 
last  season.  We  have 
the  most  wonderful  lot 
of  testimonials  on  it  you 
ever  read. 


I'l  0 r y one  was  well 
])l('ased  and  we  are  sure  the 
name  fully  represents  the 
variety  as  it  sure  is  Ever- 
bearing.  Ripe  fruit 
from  early  summer 
until  killed  by 
frost.  Wonderful 
yielder,  medium  size, 
smooth  bright  red 
fruit.  See  painting 
from  nature  on  cover 
of  book.  If  it  is 
early  Tomatoes  you 
want,  use  Condon’s 
First  of  All  and  if 
you  desire  big  ones, 
Condon’s  Peerless  is 
the  boss.  For  con- 
tinuous crop  Con- 
don’s Giant  Ever- 
bearing  can’t  be 
t.  Try  it,  Pack- 
15  cts;  2 for  25 
Yz  ounce,  60 
ounce,  $1.00; 
% lb.,  $3.50;  lb., 
$6.00;  lb.,  $10.00, 
postpaid. 


644  Condon’s  Giant  IlTerbearing 


New  Stone 

Extra  Select 

The  fruit  is  of  good  size,  bright  red  in  color,  per- 
fectly smooth  and  of  good  table  quality.  Used  very 
extensively  by  Canning  Factories  as  the  size  is 
usually  about  right  size  for  canning  whole.  The 
plants  are  very  productive  and  the  fruit  stands  up 
well  for  shipping.  Pkt.,  5 et.s.;  oz.,  20  cts.;  14,  lb;, 
60  ct.s.;  1/2  lb.,  $1.10;  lb.,  $2.00;  postpaid. 


‘“June  Pink 

An  extra  early,  purplish-pink  tomato,  similar  to  the 
popular  Scarlet  fruited  Earliana  in  growth  of  vine, 
shape  and  size  of  fruits  and  time  of  maturing.  This 
is  a variety  of  exceptional  value  to  market  garden- 
ers, who  want  an  early,  purplish  pink  tomato,  either 
for  home  market  or  to  ship;  also  desirable  for  plant- 
ing under  glass.  Pkt.,  8 cts.;  oz.,  38  cts.;  lb.,  $1.00; 
y2  lb.,  $1.85;  lb.,  $3.50,  postpaid. 


657  Extra  Select— New  Stone 


Grow  your  own  Tomato  Plants  and  you  will 
have  the  variety  you  want. 


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CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  TOMATOES 


647 


Early  Acme 


Vines  lax’ge,  hardy  and  productive,  ripening  its  first  fruit  very  early, 
although  not  an  extra  early  variety.  Fruits  purplish-pink,  invariably 
round,  smooth  and  of  good  size,  free  from  cracks  and  stands  ship- 
ment well.  Flesh,  solid  and  of  excellent  flavor.  Packet,  5 cts,^?  oitiiee, 
30  ets.i  H 85  ets.|  % 11»„  $1.60 1 lb.,  $3.00,  postpaid. 


646 


Dwarf  Stone 


Vine  dwarf  but  vigorous  and  productive.  While  maturing  with  the 
later  sorts  the  bright  red  fruits  are  of  good  color,  exceedingly  smooth 
and  very  solid.  We  consider  this  the  best  of  the  large  fruited  dwarf 
tomatoes.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  .35  et.s.;  lb.,  $1.00;  % lb.,  $1.8.5;  lb., 
$3.50,  postpaid. 


641 


Chalk’s  Early  Jewel 


Within  a week  or  ten  days,  as  early  as  the  famous  Spark’s  Earliana; 
it  is  a heavier  cropper,  with  tomatoes  of  larger  size  and  sweeter  flavor. 
Packet,  5 ets.;  ounce,  ,35  ets.;  % lb.,  $1.00;  M.  lb.,  $1.85;  lb.,  .$.3..50,  post- 
paid. 


654^ 


Livingston’s  Favorite 


ivjedium  early,  good  cropper,  yielding  handsome  bright  scarlet  fruit. 
Packet,  4 cts.;  ounce,  20  cts,;  lb.,  60  cts.;  Vs  lb.,  $1.10;  lb.,  $2.00,  post- 
paid. 


656 


Livingston’s  Perfection 


An  excellent  variety,  coming  in  little  later  than  Favorite.  Bright  red 
fruit.  Packet,  5 ets.i  ounce,  20  ets.;  *4  Ib.s  65  ct9»;  ^ ito,,  $1,25;  lb,, 
$2.40,  postpaid. 


6S1  John  Baer 

Southern  Favorite 


• Color  is  deep  glossy  red— size  and  shape  quite  similar  to  Earliana, 
but  with  more  solid  flesh  and  fewer  seeds.  One  of  the  earliest,  pro- 
duces perfect  high  crown  tomato.  Ripens  evenly  right  up  to  the  stem 
and  will  not  burst  when  dead  ripe.  It  is  a strong  grower  with  just 
enough  foliage  to  handle  its  immense  load  of  fruit.  A popular  market 
tomato  in  the  East  and  South.  Packet,  10  ets.;  ounce,  40  cts,;  ^ Ibi, 
$1.10;  Ms  lb.,  $2.10;  lb.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 


658 


658  Spark’s  Earliana 

Spark’s  Earliana 


651  John  Baer 


An  extremely  early,  smooth,  bright  red  To- 
mato of  good  size  and  flavor.  Is  among  the 
very  first  ready  for  the  market,  and  not  only 
remarkable  for  its  earliness,  but  for  its 
very  large  size,  handsome  shape  and 
bright  color.  The  vines  are  small  but 
vigorous  and  very  productive,  bearing 
the  fruits  in  clusters  near  the  base 
of  the  plant.  The  fruits  grow  about 
3 inches  in  diameter,  have  solid  thick 
flesh  of  splendid  quality  and  are  excel- 
lent shippers.  Packet,  8 cts.;  ounce,  35 
cts.;  54  Ifi.,  85  cts.;  5^  lb.,  $1.60;  lb., 
$3.00,  postpaid. 

661  Yellow  Husk 

Or  Ground  Cherry 

A variety  producing  fruit  good  for 
preserving,  pies,  etc.  Unexcelled  when 
dried  in  sugar,  like  raisins  or  figs. 
The  fruit  is  of  a handsome  yellow 
color,  and  will  keep  until  mid-winter. 
Fruits  small,  about  one-half  inch  in 
diameter,  enclosed  in  a loose  husk. 
The  seed  we  offer  is  that  of  the  true 
Yellow  Ground  Cherry.  Packet,  8 ets.; 
Mj  ounce,  30  cts.;  ounce,  50  cts.,  post- 
paid. 


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CONDON’S  “Sure  Crop”  TOMATOES 

Henderson’s  Ponderosa,  or  No.  400 

Tlie  vines  are  of  strong,  ratlier  open  growth; 
frnits  largely  oblong  in  form,  dei'p  throngli, 
and  generally  riilged  or  ribbed;  deep  pnrjjle  iu 
color.  ’Pliey  are  solidly  llesliy  with  small  seed 
cells;  of  fine,  sweet  llavor.  Tfianted  in  good 
soil,  frnits  frequently  attain  a weight  of  one 
})onnd  or  more.  ^Ve  oiler  a selected  strain 
that  produces  tomatoes  smooth  in  foi’in  and 
very  meaty.  Packet,  10  cts.;  ounce,  45  cts.; 

54  ib.,  $1.35;  54  lb.,  $2.50;  lb.,  $4.75,  postpaid. 

653  Livingston’s  Beauty 

A decided  favorite  for  either  home  market 
or  shipping  purposes,  being  early,  hardy,  a 
strong  grower,  productive,  large  size,  always 
smooth,  perfect  iu  shape,  and  excellent  in 
quality.  The  color  is  very  glossy  crimson 
with  a tinge  of  purple.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce, 

22  cts.;  ^ lb.,  70  cts.;  H lb.,  $1.30;  lb.,  $2.50, 
postpaid, 

64oBuckbee’s  Beefsteak 

Not  so  heavy  a croi)per  as  some  of  the 
other  sorts,  but  the  fruits  that  it  does  pro- 
duce are  of  the  largest  size  and  the  finest 
quality,  resembling  a fine  juicy  steak  in  color, 
and  has  small  seed  cavities.  Fine  for  slicing. 

Packet,  10  cts.;  54  ounce,  30  cts.;  ounce,  50 
cts.;  54  lb.,  $1.75;  ^ lb.,  $3.00;  lb.,  $5.00, 
postpaid. 

662  Yellow  Plum 

Very  delicious  for  preserves.  A 
small  early  Yellow  Plum  shaped 
Tomato.  Flesh  tender  and  of  good 
flavor.  Wonderful  yielder.  Packet, 

5 cts.;  ounce,  40  cts.,  postpaid. 

660  Red  Pear 

Used  same  as  Yellow  Plum  and 
of  same  high  quality,  only  color 
bright  Red  and  Pear  shaped. 

Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  40  cts.,  post- 
paid. 


Liivins-ston’s  Globe 


(>50  Henderson’s  Ponderosa  or  IVo.  400 

6S9  Stoke’s  Bonny  Best 

This  variety  is  a selection  of 
Chalk’s  Jewel.  The  plants  grow 
vigorously  and  make  a spreading 
growth.  The  foliage  is  large  and  very 
deep  green.  Fruits  generally  borna 
in  clusters.  Fine  for  Greenhouse 
forcing  as  well  as  outdoor  planting. 
Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  3.5  cts.;  A4  lb., 
S5  cts.;  Va  Ib.,  .^1.60;  lb.,  .1^3.00,  post- 
paid. 

6SS  Livingston’s  Globe 

The  Globe  Tomato  is  an  Extra 
Good  All-Round  Sort,  of  a Distinct 
Shape.  In  time  . of  ripening  be- 
longs among  the  second  earlies. 
The  fruits  are  fairly  large,  and 
size  is  retained  throughout  the 
season;  always  . smooth;  of  firm 
flesh,  and  has  few  seeds;  ripens 
evenly.  An  exceedingly  produc- 
tive variety.  In  quality  there  is 
nothing  more  to  he  desired,  being 
mild,  pleasant  and  of  delicious 
flavor:  unsurpassed  to  eat,  from 
the  hand.  Globe  is  the  leader,  in 
the  Southern  gardtms  for  shipping 
North.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  3f> 
cts.;  1,4  lb.,  .ST. 00;  % lb.,  S1.S.5;  lb., 
.S3..50,  postpaid. 


645  Dwarf  Champion 


648  Ferry’s  Early  Detroit 


A second  early,  purplish-pink  variety,  especially  desirable  where 
garden  space  is  limited.  Vine  about  two  feet  high,  vigorous,  up- 
right, and  compact  growing.  Fruits  medium  sized,  exceptionally 
smooth  and  of  very  good  quality.  Often  sold  as  tree  tomato. 

Packet,  n cts.;  ounce,  ,3.5  cts.;  % lb.,  -Sl.OO;  1/3  lb.,  lb*.  S3..50, 

postpaid. 

648  Ferry’s  Early  Detroit 

Early  Detroit  has  been  thoroughly  tried  as  a shipping  sort 
during  the  past  few  years  and  has  been  found  to  meet  the  most 
exacting  requirements.  The  variety  is  not  only  the  most  pro- 
ductive of  the  purplish  pink  tomatoes  for  the  early  market,  but 
in  uniformity  and  size  of  fruit,  freedom  from  cracking  and  from 
tendency  to  blight  it  leads  all  others  of  its  class.  See  cut.  Packet, 
5 cts.;  ounce,  ,3.5  ets.;  % lb.,  ^1.00;  % lb.,  ^1.85;  lb.,  $3.50,  postpaid. 


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QO 


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RUTABAGAS  OR 
SWEDE  TURNIPS 

By  far  the  most  profitable  root  crop  grown 
on  the  farm.  Ruta  Bagas  are  better  known 
in  some  sections  as  Swede  Turnips.  A yield 
of  from  800  to  1,000  bushels  per  acre  is  not 
uncommon.  Every  raiser  of  stock  should 
ha\e  a patch  of  Ruta  Bagas,  size  varying 
according  to  quantity  of  stock. 

sse  Monarch  or  Elephant 

Growas  to  very  large  size  and  the  bulbs 
are  of  smooth,  oval  form,  slightly  tapering 
at  the  ends.  The  skin  is  a dark  red  above 
the  surface  and  of  a rich  yellow  ■ below. 
Flesh  is  a deep  yellow  and  fine  grained. 
Paekof,  4 ets.;  ounce,  S ets.;  lb.,  16  ets.j 
lb.,  2K  et.s.;  lb.,  .^0  ets.,  po^tpaicl. 


584 

American 
Purple  Top 
Yellow 

584 

American  Purple  Top  Yellow 

A strain  of  Purple  Top  Yellow  Ruta  Bagas  of 
American  origin,  selected  to  a smaller  top  and 
much  shorter  neck  than  is  usually,  found,  while 
the  roots  are  a little  more  globular,  grow  to  a 
large  size  and  are  of  the  finest  quality.  Excellent 
for  table  use  and  stock  feeding.  We  consider  this  : 
one  of  the  most  desirable  sorts.  Packet,  4 cts.;  ' 
ounce,  8 cts.;  % lb„  16  ct.s.i  % lb.,  28  ets.;  lb., 
iSO  et.s,;  po.stpaid. 

587 

White  Swede  or  Sweet  Russian 

An  excellent  keeper  and  very  desirable  either 
for  the  table  or  for  stock.  Tops  small;  strap 
leaved.  Root  very  large,  nearly  globe-shaped  with 
small  neck;  color  white,  with  a shade  of  green  or 
bronze  at  the  top.  Flesh,  white;  verj^  firm  and 
sweet.  Sometimes  sold  as  Sw^eet  Russian  Turnip. 
Packet,  4 ets.;  ounce,  8 cts.j  lb*,  16  cts.;  % Ib.,  2S 
ct.s.;  lb.,  50  ets.;  postpaid. 


5S5  CONDON’S  Giant  Yellow  Swede 

THE  BEST  \ ARIETV  FOR  STOCK  EVER  GROWN.  This  mag- 
nificent Ruta  Baga  is  unquestionably  the  most  profitable  of  all 
Swede  Turnips,  as  well  as  the  hardiest,  best  shaped  and  by  far 
the  most  productive,  a jTeld  of  1,000  bushels  per  acre  and  over, 
under  careful  cultivation,  being  of  frequent  occurrence.  Bulbs 
are  somewhat  oval  in  shape,  slightly  oblong,  and  remain  sound 
and  good  indefinitely.  Flesh  is  of  a beautiful  yellow  color,  always 
sweet,  tender,  juicy  and  nutritious.  The  finest  of  all  Swedes  and 
Packet,  5 ets.;  ounce,  10  ets.;  H lb.,  18  cts.;  Va  lb.,  33  cts.;  Ib.,  60 
cts. ; postpaid. 


585 

CONDON’S 

Giant 

Yellow 

Swede 


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tly  globe-shaped,  white-skinned  turnip, 
sdingly  productive.  The  flesh  is  fine- 
■m  and-  of  very  delicate  flavor.  It  is 
best  keeping  of  the  white  fleshed  sorts. 

, and  particularly  adapted  for  family  or 
5.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  10  ct.s.;  lb., 
lb.,  vl2  cts.;  lb.,  00  cts.,  postpaid. 


Early  White  Milan 


early.  Tops  very  small, 
and  compact,  so  that  rows 


Extra  Early  White  Milan 


Early  Purple 
Top,  Strap 
teaved 


670 
Purple  Top 
White  Globe 


670  Purple  Top 
White  Globe 


673  White  Egg: 


675  Cow 

Horn 

Excellent  for  the 
Table  or  Stock 
A long  white  tur- 
nip, 12  to  15  incliea 
in  length,  2V2  indies 
in  diameter  and 
growing  well  above 
the  ground.  Of  rapid 
growth,  producing 
large,  heaty  roots 
in  75  days.  One  of 
the  best  and  sweet- 
est for  home  use  or 
for  stock  feeding 
and  e X c e 1 1 e n t to 
plow  under  as  a 
green  fertilizer. 
Pkt.,  4 cts.;  oz.,  8 
cts.;  lb.,  16  cts.; 
54  lb.,  28  cts.;  lb., 
50  cts.,  postpaid. 


This  exce^Llent  table 
variety  is  globular  in 
shape,  of  good  size  and 
very  attractive  appear- 
ance. The  roots  are 
large,  purple  or  dark  red  above  ground,  white  be- 
low. The  flesh  is  white,  fine  grained  and  tender. 
The  roots  when  in  best  condition  for  the  table  are 
about  three  inches  in  diameter,  hut  can  be  grown 
much  larger  for  stock  feeding.  This  sort  keeps 
well  for  so  early  a variety  and  is  one  of  the  best 
for  market  use.  It  is  also  known  as  Red  Top 
White  Globe.  Packet,  .5  ct.s.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  % lb., 
IS  cts.;  Vz  Ih.,  .S2  cts.;  lb.,  60  cts.,  postpaid. 


672 


Southern  Seven  Top 


FOR  GREEKS 


Cultivated  extensively  and  with  profit  in  the 
South  for  the  tops,  which  are  used  and  are  most 
excellent  for  greens.  It  is  very  hardy,  will  grow 
all  winter,  but  will  not  produce  a good  root.  In 
many  sections  of  the  South  it  is  also  a favorite 
green  feed  for  stock,  and  its  use  as  a pasture  crop 
like  Rape  is  quite  general.  Packet,  4 cts.;  ounce, 
S cts.;  1/4  lb.,  16  cts.;  1/2  lb.,  28  cts.;  lb.,  .*»0  cts., 
postpaid. 


Early  Purple  Top 
Strap  Leaved 

A very  early  strap  leaved  variety,  very  ■ exten- 
sively used  for  the  table.  The  leaves  are  few, 
entire,  upright  in  growth.  The  roots  are  flat,  of 
medium  size,  purple  or  dark  red  above  ground, 
white  below.  The  flesh  is  white,  fine  grained  and 
tender.  Roots  when  in  best  condition  for  table 
use  are  about  two  and  one-half  inches  in  diameter, 
but  can  be  grown  much  larger  for  stock  feeding. 
This  sort  is  also  known  as  Earlv  Red  Top  Strap 
Psjcket,  4 ct.s.;  ounce,  S cts.;  14  lb.,  16  cts.; 
.,  28  cts.;  lb.,  .50  cts.,  postpaid. 


Leaved 
1/2  lb 


677  Six  Weeks, 


673 


White  Egg 


An  early,  oval  or  egg-shaped  variety  with 
smooth,  clear  white  roots  of  medium  size  which 
grow  half  out  of  the  ground.  The  tops  are  small 
with  leaves  distinctly  cut.  The  flesh  is  clear 
white,  firm,  fine  grained  and  sweet.  The  roots  of 
this  quick  growing  garden  sort  when  in  best  con- 
dition for  use  are  usually  about  two  inches  in 
diameter  and  about  three  and  one-half  inches  long. 
Packet,  .5  cts.;  ounce,  10  cts.;  % lb.,  IS  cts.;  % lb., 
,22  cts.;  lb.,  60  cts.,  postpaid. 


667 


Early  White  Flat  Dutch 


STRAP  LEAVED 

A very  early  white  turnip,  extensivel3'’  used  for 
the  table,  especially  in  the  southern  states.  The 
leaves  are  entire  and  upright  in  growth.  The 
roots  are  of  medium  size,  flat,  very  white  fleshed, 
fine  grained  and  sweet.  The  roots  when  in  best 
condition  for  table  use  are  about  2^4  inches  in 
diameter.  This  variety  is  also  grown  as  a field 
crop.  Packet,  4 cts.;  ounce,  8 cts.;  14  lb.,  16  cts.; 
Vz  lb.,  28  cts.;  lb.,  50  cts.,  postpaid. 


A perfectly  globe 
It  is  exceedingly 
grained,  firm 
one  of  the 
Very  early, 
market  use. 

IS  cts.;-  1/2  lb.,  22 

Extra 

Variety  remarkably 
strap  leaved,  upright 
can  be  planted  close 
together.  Roots  clear 
white,  very  smooth, 
fiat,  and  are  of  best 
quality  Avhen  only 
about  2 inches  i n 
diameter.  Plesh 
clear  white, 
mild,  sweet 
and  tender. 

V e r 3^  suitable 
for  earl3^  use. 

Packet,  7 cts.; 
ounce,  14  cts.; 

14  ll»M  32  cts,; 

Vj  lb.,  .5.5  cts.; 
lb.,  .81.00,  post- 
paid. 666 


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Big  Money  in  TURNIPS 


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Grow  Turnips  for  your  winter  use.  They  are  mighty  fine. 


674  Yellow 
Aberdeen 


TURNIPS 


A turnip  of  high  merit. 
Very  hardy,  very  produc- 
late  maturing.  Unequalled 
tive;  medium  sized  roots; 
for  its  long  keeping  qual- 
ities. The  flesh  is  yellow, 
tender,  sugary  and  very 
solid.  Packet,  4 ets.s  ounce, 
8 cts.;  % lb.,  16  ets.;  lb., 
28  ets.;  lb.,  56  cts.;  post- 
paid. 


665  Extra  Early  Purple  Top  Hiilan 


Earliest  turnip  in  cultivation— a week  sooner  than  any  other.  Plat, 
smooth,  of  medium  size,  with  bright  purple  top  and  few  leaves.  Flesh 
W'hite  and  choice.  Adapted  to  spring  or  fall.  Packet,  7 ets.;  ounce, 
14  ets,;  % Ib.,  32  cts.;  % lb.,  55  ct.s.;  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


Golden  Ball,  Or  Orange  Jelly 


A beautiful  bright  yellow  turnip  of  medium  size  and  universally 
sweet  and  delicious  flavor.  Is  hardy  and  one  of  the  best  keepers.  Flesh 
extremely  Arm  and  solid.  Brings  good  price  on  market.  If  you  have 
never  tried  yellow  turnips,  we  advise  you  to  plant  some  of  the  Golden 
Ball  in  your  home  garden  this  year.  Packet,  5 cts.;  ounce,  16  cts.;  % lb., 
18  cts.;  Yz  lb.,  32  cts.;  lb.,  60  cts.,  po.stpaid, 

f Tl?  A Thieves  that  Steal 

the  Profit  from  Your  Garden 


674  Yellow  Aberdeen 


776  Black  Leaf  40 


77  Bug 

Death 


There  are  many  types  of  insects  that  , cannot 
be  controlled  with  a poison  such  as  Paris  green 
or  arsenate  of  lead.  The  most  common  insect 
of  this  type  is  the  plant  louse  or  aphis.  Many 
forms  of  lice  attack  different  fruits  and  flowers. 
They  are  controlled  b5^  the  use  of  “contacf”  in^ 
secticides,  such  as  this,  which  is  about  40  per 
cent  Nicotine.  Very  p'owerful  and  one  gallon 
will  make  from  eight  hundred  to  one  thousand 
gallons  of  spray.  Recommended  for  outdoor 
uses  and  for  house  plants  indoors.  Prices  1 
ounce  cau,  25  ets.;  Yz  lb.,  $1.06,  postpaid. 

779  Hammond’s  Slug  Shot 

A non-poisonous  powder  and  a very  popular 
insecticide;  it  requires  no  further  mixing  or 
preparation,  easily  distributed  either  by  duster 
or  in  water  by  spraying.  Very  effectual  in  de- 
stroying potato  bugs  and.  beetles,  green  and 
black  flies,  slugs,  worms,  caterpillars,  etc.  1 lb, 
carton  with  sifter  top,  40  cts.;  5-lb.  paekagre, 
.$1.06;  10  lbs.,  .$1.90,  postpaid. 


An  efficient  insecticide 
which  contains  no  deadly 
poisons.  Now  largely 
used  instead  of  Paris 
green,  safer,  just  as  ef- 
fectual; can  be  used  on 
all  plants,  trees  or  vines 
dry,  or  it  can  be  mixed 
with  water  and  applied 
with  a sprayer.  Bug 
Death  kills  all  insects, 
and  also  prevents  blight. 
One  lb.  package  with  tin 
sifter  top,  35  cts.;  3 lbs., 
90  cts.;  5 lbs.,  $1.25;  12ya 
lbs.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 


777  Bugr  Deatb 


7S0  CONDON’S 
Plant  Food 


CONDON’S  Bug  Finish 


By  far  the  richest, 
most  nutritious  and  yet  bm 
>j  harmless  organic  ferti-  uio 
lizer  for  house  plants  ^ 
and  small  fruits,  climb-,  ^ 
ing  vines  and  shrubbery  H 
ever  placed  on  the  mar-  ^ 
ket.  Tt  is  made  trom  ■ 
specially  prepared  and  M 
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Bacteria  Inoculation  Is  a Tonic  for  Seed  and  Soil 


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CONDON’S  Natural  Bacteria 

The  Great  Inoculator 

Hastens  Maturity;  Increases  the  Yield;  Builds  Up  the  Land;  Enriches  the 
Soil;  Improves  the  Feeding  Value;  Easy  to  Apply;  Simply 
Moisten  the  Seed  Before  Sowing. 


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Red  Clover  Roots.  One  lot 
inoculated,  the  other  not.  The 
comparison  is  the  same  on  all 
lesume  crops.  Be  sure  to  treat 
your  seed  this  year.  It  will 
pay  you- well. 


FULL  DIRECTIONS  ON  EVERY  PACKAGE 

When  ordering’,  state  crop  to  be  inoculated — 
there  is  a different  bacteria  for  each  leg'ume. 

Inoculated  le.gumes,  alfalfa,  clover,  peas  or 
beans,  will  draw  from  the  air  150  pounds  per 
acre  of  free  nitrogen,  adding-  it  to  the  soil  for 
the  benefit  of  future  generations  of  crops.  This 
is  nearly  as  much  nitrogen  as  is  contained  in 
1,000  pounds  of  Nitrate  of  Soda,  worth  today 
$100  per  ton. 

Raise  legumes — grow  alfalfa,  clovers,  soys, 

^-etch,  peas — they  are  valuable  feed  crops — but 
give  them  the  utmost  chance,  INOCULATE  them, 
and  they  will  draw  from  the  air  the  free  nitro- 
gen, giving  the  plants  a tremendous  growth, 
vigor  and  vitality,  increasing  both  the  yield  and 
the  quality.  They  will  not  only  supply  1 hem- 
selves  with  nitrogen,  but  will  draw  far  more 
than  the  present  crop  can  use,  storing  the  bal- 
ance in  the  nodules,  and  from  thence,  as  they 
decay,  into  the  soil,  "Where  the  future  crops  can 
get  it — all  of  it. 

Will  your  land  now  grow  alfalfa,  clover,  soys 
If  it  does,  it  will  grow  larger  , and  better  crops 
by  inoculation.  If  you  ea,n’t  grow  these  ci'ops 
successfully,  try  inoculation.  It  is  probabls"  just  ^ 

what  you  need  to  secure  success.  . 

Seed,  labor,  land— all  cost  money.  Get  the  ut- 
most  out  of  them.  A few  dollars  spent  for  inocu-  wont  get  the.se  unless 
lation  will  come  back  to  you  many  fold. 

Benefits  of  Inoculation 

The  principal  reasons  for  inoculation  can  be  stated 
in  five  short  paragraphs,  viz.  ; 

First: — Inoculated  legumes  take  nitrogen  from  the 
air  to  supply  the  plant,  resulting  in  faster  growth, 
earlier  maturity  and  larger  crops. 

Second: — Inoculated  legumes  take  up  more  nitro- 
gen than  the  plant  itself  requires,  the  surplus  remain- 
ing to  the  benefit  of  future  crops. 

Third: — Inoculated  legumes  develop  larger  root 
systems  than  when  not  inoculated  and  therefore  reach 
immense  stores  of  potash  and  phos- 
in.  the  sub  soil,  bringing  them  up 
the  plant.  When  the  roots  and 
these  elements  are  returned 
il  in  a form  available  for  future 

crops. 

Fourth: — Inoculated  legumes,  by  taking 
their  nitrogen  from  the  air,  save  the  soil. 

When  not  inoculated  they  drain  the  soil  of 
nitrogen  just  the  same  as  wheat  or 
or  other  non  leguminoiis  plants. 

: — Inoculated  legumes  contain  more 
protein  matter  than  when  not  inoculated, 
greatly  increasing  their  feeding  A^alue. 

Summary: — Inoculation  hastens  maturity, 
increases  the  crop,  improves  its  quality, 

enriches  the  soil  and  saves  fertilizer  bills.  goy  Bean.  Root, 
^ , - showing-  the 

e can  supply  you  with  Bacteria  for  Nodules, 
the  following  named  legumes  at 
these  very  reasonable  prices 


Alfalfa  — Inoculated  and  not.  Notice 
the  wonderful  difference  in  growth  and 
sturdiness.  It  surely  pays  to  inoculate. 


794  Soy  Beans 

795  Cow  Peas 

796  Canada  Peas 
Sand  Vetch 
Alfalfa 

799  Sweet  Clover 

800  Red  Clover 

801  Alsike  Clover 

802  Crimson  Clover 


Sufficient  Bacteria, 
any  kind,  put  up  care- 
fully in  bottles.  See 
cut  to  right. 

All  Postpaid. 

One  acre  size... $0.76 
Two  acre  size  . . 1.45 
Four  acre  size  . . 2.25 
Six  acre  size...  3.00 


Treat  all  your  Clover  Seed,  Soy  Beans,  etc.,  before  sowing.  It  will  pay  you  100  per  cent 

on  your  investment. 


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Your  soil  will  grow  Alfalfa;  by  all  lueans  sow  some  this  year. 


CONDON’S  Everlasting  or  Mountain  Brand 
Dry-Land  ALFALFA 


Alfalfa  on  Every  Farm 


That’s  our  slogan  for  tlijs  year  and  will  continue  to  be  until 
every  one  of  our  customers  have  at  least  a few  acres  of  this 
wonderful  crop. 

Now  Grown  Successfully  in  Every  State 
in  the  Union 

It  is  the  hardiest,  the  most  lasting,  the  most  productive,  the 
most  efficient  soil  enricher  and  the  Biggest  Money  Crop  for  every 
farm.  Alfalfa  increases  farm  values  because  it  enriches  the  soil 
instead  of  depleting  it  as  grain  crops  do.  Grain  crops  of  any 
kind  grown  on  Alfalfa  sod  yield  much  more  abundantly  and 
better  quality  than  the  same  fields  yielded  before  Alfalfa  was 
grown  there.  It  will  make  at  least  three  cuttings  a season  even 
in  extreme  Northern  States  and  from  experiments  carried  on 
over  a number  of  years  the  average  yield  of  Alfalfa  per  acre  was 
5.4  tons,  whereas  Red  Clover  yielded  only  2.5  tons;  Timothy,  2..3 
tons.  In  other  words,  one  acre  of  Alfalfa  will, produce  more  good 
ha}^  than  two  and  one-half  acres  of  any  other  grass  or  clover 
crop. 


Feeding  Value 

Comparative  Value — The  Wisconsin  Experimental  Station  says 
that  one  acre  of  Alfalfa  yields  as  much  protein  (the  milk  and 
meat  producer)  as  three  acres  of  common  Clover  or  nine  of 
Timothy  or  twelve  of  Bromegrass. 

As  a Meat  Producer — Feeders  in  the  West  claim  to  be  able  to 
put  fat  cattle  on  the  market  20  to  30  per  cent  cheaper  with 
Alfalfa  as  a food  ration  than  on  Corn  alone.  -- 

The  Dairyman’s  Stand-By--The  Kansas  Agricultural  Station 
reports  a case  where  a dairyman  maintained  ten  niilch  cows  for  a 
whole  summer,  without  any  grain,  on  two  acres  of  Alfalfa,  cut 
and  fed  to  them  fresh  three  times:  a day. 


This  is  a photo  of  a fi^ld  of  Alfalfa 
taken  70  days  after  sowing  of  your. 
Famous  Mountain  Brand  Dry-Land 
inoculated  seed  which  I bought  of 
you  last  spring.  You  will  see  there 
is  barley  sown  with  it  and  the  alfalfa 
is  almost  as  tall  as  the  grain.  I have 
a beautiful  stand  and  several  of  my 
neighbors  have  commented  on  it. 
Your  seed  of  all  kinds  have  proven 
A No.  1. 

P.  E.  DU  BOIS. 
Constable  of  Wadsworth  Co. 
Wadsworth,  Nevada. 

One  of  Our  Many  Satisfied  Customers 


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ALFALFA  ON  EVERY  FARM  (Continued) 


Alfalfa  Equal  to  Bran  for  Milk  Production 

The  dairy  fanner  who  grows  Alfalfa  snUicicnit  to 
feed  his  herd  has  the  secret  of  success  and  Big 


Profits  assured. 

WHEAT  BRAN  COST $21.00  Ton 

ALFALFA  COST  to  Oi'ow 5.00  Ton 


Alfalfa  gives  four  times  tlie  ]n-otein  for  tl)e  money 
and  in  addition  (‘onstantly  imjirovc's  the  soil  for 
succeeding  crops. 

Alfalfa  and  Hogs 

They  simply  love  it  and  grow  and  groAV  beyond 
e.xpectations  when  turned  into  an  Alfalfa  field.  It 
makes  more  Pork,  makes  it  quicker  and  better,  than 
any  other  feed.  They  just  naturally  take  to  it  like 
(lucks  take  to  watei-  and  while  I won't  guarantee 
them  immune  from  cholera  if  fed  on  Alfalfa,  I must 
say  never  can  ( recall  an  instance  of  cholera  where 
Alfalfa  was  the  feed.  It  is  especially  suited  to 
brood  sows  and  our  expeiiments  prove  the  pigs  are 
much  stronger,  healthier  and  do  much  better  on  it 
than  any  other  feed.  You  know,  friend  and  neigh- 
bor, I could  go  on  here  for  a week  writing  you  about 
the  Avonders  of  Alfalfa  and  then  couldn’t  tell  all  its 
good  features.  There  is  only  one  Avay  to  reap  the 
benefits  and  that's  by  soAving  a feAV  acres  this  spring. 

A Word  Now  About  Alfalfa  Seed 

Repeated  comparative  tests  and  experiments  have 


proA^ed  beyond  a doubt  that  the  very  best  seed  ob- 
tainable should  ahvays  be  purchased  regardless  of 
price;  seed  groAvn  under  irrigation  should  always  be 
avoided.  Seed  groAvn  on  the  Dry  Lands  of  the 
Northern  States  or  on  the  Nebraska  Divides  Avill 
ahvays  give  the  best  of  satisfaction  no  matter  AAdiere 
you  live.  We  have  specialized  for  years  on  Alfalfa, 
su])plyi7ig  annually  many  car  loads  to  our  customers 
all  ovei-  the  country  and  universally  it  has  given  per- 
fect satisfaction  to  eveiy  planter.  Haidy  Northern 
HroAvn  Quality  Seed,  such  as  Ave  oiler  you,  cost  a 
feAV  cents  more  per  acre  to  seed,  but  at  harvest  it’s 
always  many  dollars  cheaper.  We  have  liberal 
stocks  this  year  of  the  celebrated  “Grimm,'’  “Lis- 
comb”  and  “Our  Famous  IMountain  Biand  Dry  Land 
Seed.”  Any  of  these  Ave  recommend  Avill  please 
you.  REMEMBER — ►you  can  groAV  Alfalfa  to  per- 
fection on  any  upland  good  Corn  Soil.  Start  noAV 
- we  Avill  help  you.  Special  Circular  mailed  free 
u])on  request  telling  how  to  groAV  this  Avonderful 
crop. 

Postpaid  Prices 

^Ib.  lb.  3 lbs. 


676  Mountain  Brand  Dry  Land...  20c  35c  $1.00 

677  Grimm  50c  85c  2.25 

678  Liscomb  32c  58c  1.70 


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quantities. 


CONDON’S  FAMOUS  MOUNTAIN 


BRAND  DRY  LAND 


Note  the  Strong’  Root  System. 
Seeded  June  1st,  Photo  Taken 
Sept,  1st.  Some  growth. 


CONDON’S  MOUNTAIN  BRAND  DRY  LAND  ALFALFA 
Actual  Photograph  Reduced  One-Fourth  Size.  First  Cutting 
Three  Feet  High. 


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The  Value  of  Clover  on  Your  Farm 


Illinois  is  one  of  the  greatest  states  in  the  Union^ 
It  is  noted  for  its  Corn  Crops,  Hogs  and  Cattle, 
and  the  reason  for  this  wonderful  notoriety  is 
simply  due  to  the  fact  that  it  is  the  home  of  the 
Clover  Crop.  Clover  is  the  one  item  on  the  farm 
that  either  pays  off  the  mortgage  or  puts  a cash 
balance  in  the  banh.  Without  Clover  a good  farm 
will  run  down  almost  as  fast  as  water  in  a small 
stream.  However,  on  the  other  hand,  a worn-out 
farm  will  likewise  build  up,  but  the  building-up 
process  is  much  slower  than  the  running  down. 
Therefore,  it  is  simply  up  to  you  personally,  your- 
self, if  you  are  to  build  up  or  tear  down  your  farm. 
On  poor,  worn  soil  it  is  harder  and  slower  to  get  a, 
crop  of  Clover  than  it  is  on  good  soil.  Sometimes 
when  the  land  is  sour  or  contains  acid,  lime  is  re- 
quired to  sweeten  the  soil,  as  Clover,  like  people, 
does  not  like  a sour  stomach.  Inoculation  Bacteria 
is  a very  good  treatment  for  seed,  particularly 
when  seed  is  to  be  sown  on  land  that  has  not  pro- 
duced a crop  of  Clover  for  years.  Th^  inoculation 
puts  vigor  and  strength  in  the  seed  and  the  Bac- 
teria act  as  a stimulant  and  starts  grow'th  very 
rapidly.  Some  soils  will  grow  Clover  without  in- 
oculation, but  this  is  so  cheap  it  hardly  pays  to 
take  a chance  on  a failure  when  one  considers  if 
the  seed  is  sown  and  no  results  are  obtained  you 
are  up  against  waiting  another  year.  When  wm 
talk  about  building  up  worn-out  soil  with  Clover 
we  know^  what  wm  are  talking  about.  We  bought 
one  of  those  kinds  of  farms  just  four  years  ago 
and  the  neighbors  all  laughed  at  the  Seedsmen 
buying  such  a farm.  Today  we  have  the  laugh  on 
all  of  them,  as  there  is  Clover  growing  everywhere 
and  the  value  of  the  farm  increased  ?100.00  per 
acre.  Just  stop  and  think  of  this.  Clover  wms  the 
90il  builder,  with  the  help  of  lime  and  inoculation. 
Bid  you  ever  stop  to  consider  w^hat  a bushel  of 
Clover  is  worth? — and  when  w^e  sav  Clover  w'e 
mean  the  highest  possible  quality,  known  as  Con- 
don s Purity  Brand,  as  high  in  Purity  and  Ger- 
mination as  old  Mother  Earth  grow’s.  A bushel  of 


high  grade  Clover  will  seed  six  acres  and  produce 
from  3 to  4 tons  of  hay  the  second  year,  and  w'hen 
plowed  under  for  fertilizer  the  following  season 
wTll  increase  your  Corn  Crop  at  least  20%.  Think 
of  it-— 20%  m.ore  Corn  on  the  same  acreage  means 
more  Hogs  and  Cattle  and  when  all  is  said  this  is 
the  only  wa.y  to  figure  the  value  of  Clover.  There 
are  two  kinds  of  Red  Clover,  known  as  Medium 
Red  or  June  and  the  Mammoth  Red  or  Sapling. 
The  Medium  is  used  most,  as  the  quality  of  Hay  is 
finer  and  usually  makes  two  crops  a year,  while 
the  Mammoth  is  coarser  and  only  makes  one  crop. 
Mammoth  is  more  preferred  for  Fertilizer  as  it 
produces  a heavier  growth  for  plowing  under. 
They  are  both  wonderful  soil  builders.  The  Illi- 
nois State  Legislators  passed  the  most  strict  and 
best  law  regarding  farm  seeds  ever  passed  by  any 
State  in  the  Union.  Farm  Seeds  offered  for  sale 
within  the  state  must  be  plainly  marked  for  Purity 
and  Germination,  and  this  is  your  protection 
against  buying  low  grade  seed.  This  law,  however, 
does  not  stop  outside  dealers  from  shipping  poor 
seed  into  the  State  and  it  is  simply  up  to  the 
farmer  purchiising  Clover  Seed  to  be  sure  and 
buy  of  dealers  who  are  backing  this  pure  seed  law. 
In  the  past  some  of  our  farmers  were  also  to 
blame  as  they  would  buy  Clover  Seed  at  $2.00  or 
$3.00  a bushel  less  than  good  home  grown  imre 
seed  could  be  sold  for.  They  carried  the  idea  they 
were  saAnng  money  but  what  a loss  this  class  of 
buying  really  is — spreading  your  farm  with  weeds 
of  unknown  origin  and  varieties.  Take  a tip  from 
us  and  buy  Tested  Seed  of  high  purity.  We  have 
it  guaranteed  to  please  and  better  than  any  seed 
law,  and  will  ship  it  to  you,  you  to  be  the  judge; 
if  not  satisfactory  on  arrival  ship  it  back  and  get 
your  money.  We  want  to  serve  you  and  be  favored 
with  your  order,  but  if  for  any  reason  you  cannot 
give  us  the  business  be  sure  to  buy  your  supply  of 
someone  who  has  a reputation  at  stake  and  will 
comply  with  our  laws.  We  offer  the  following 
varieties  and  only  one  quality,  the  Best,  known 
as  Purity  Brand. 


Medium  Red  or  June 

/2  lb. 

1 Ib. 

3 lbs. 

25c 

45c 

$1.30 

694 -Mammoth  Red  or  Sapling 

25c 

45c 

$1.30 

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Postpaid 

Postpaid 


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693  CRIMSON  CliOVER 


745  WINTER  VETCH 


Condon’s  Purity  Brand  as  the 
Glass  Shows 


Standard  Grades  as  tue 
Shows 


692 


692  ALSIKE  CLOVER 


Alsike,  or  Swedish  Clover 

Alsike  seems  to  be  especially  adapted  for  the  Northern  States;  it  is  a 
perennial  clover  and  lives  longer  than  Medium  Red;  it  is  also  more  hardy; 
in  fact,  it  is  the  hardiest  of  all  clovers;  it  does  not  heave  out  of  the  ground 
in  Winter  and  the  severest  cold  does  not  injure  it  and  it  resists  the  extremes 
of  drought  and  wet.  It  is  the  only  clover  that  will  thrive  on  moist  soil,  but 
it  will  also  grow  fairly  well  in  stiff  clays.  It  is  mosty  grown  in  bottom 
lands  and  quite  often  mixed  with  Timothy;  these  varieties  seem  to  be  well 
adapted  for  this  soil  and  ripen  at  the  same  time. 

Alsike  is  a hybrid  of  the  Red  and  White  Clover.  It  grows  2 to  3 feet 
high.  The  stems  are  thinner  than  those  of  Red  Clover,  and  the  leaves  are 
more  numerous,  making  a hay  of  finest  texture,  which  is  eaten  without  waste 
by  stock;  the  feeding  value  of  the  hay  equals  that  of  Alfalfa.  The  yield  of 
Alsike  hay  is  fully  as  large  as  that  of  Medium  Red  Clover. 

For  hay  cut  when  in  full  bloom;  it  can  be  cured  easier  than  other  clover, 
the  stems  being  less  coarse.  Sow  5 to  8 pounds  to  the  acre.  14  Ih.,  22  cts.; 
Ih.,  40  cts.;  3 !l»s.,  $1.10,  postpaid.  See  wholesale  list  for  larger  quantities. 

696  White  Dutch  Clover 

A low,  close-growing  Clover;  round,  white  heads;  very  fragrant; 
best  adapted  to  moist  soils,  but  does  well  on  dry  land;  excellent  as 
an  addition  to  mixtures  for  permanent  meadows  and  pastures.  For 
lawns  it  is  also  splendidly  adapted;  indeed,  no  lawn  is  considered 
“quite  right’’  unless  it  contains  a good  sprinkling  of  this  sweet, 
pure,  white-blooming,  low  growing  “soft  as  velvet,’’  hardy  White 
Dutch  Clover.  As  a bee  plant  it  is  famous  the  world  over,  and  there 
is  no  other  plant  which  furnishes  better  and  more  honey.  14  Ih., 
40  cts.;  lb.,  75  cts.;  3 lbs.,  $2.10,  postpaid.  See  wholesale  list  for  larger 
quantities. 

693  Crimson  Clover  or  Giant  Incarnate 

South  of  the  Ohio  River  this  wonderful  annual  clover  leads  them 
all  for  hay,  for  pastures  and  fertilizer.  Sow  15  pounds  per  acre  in 
spring  or  fall.  In  the  North  sow  in  April,  ready  to  cut  and  pasture 
July  10th.  Every  farmer  ought  to  sow  at  least  one  acre  for  his 
hogs.  IT’S  A BIG  .MONEY  MAKER.  14  lb.,  18  cts.;  lb.,  30  cts.;  3 lbs., 
85  cts.,  postpaid.  See  wholesale  list  for  larger  quantities. 

The  Great  Sand,  or  Hairy  Winter  Vetch 

The  Greatest  Fertilizing  Plant  Known  for  Poor,  Worn  Out,  Sandy  Soil  or  Sick  Clover  L^nd 

For  pasture  and  hay  croo  fully  eaual  to  Alfalfa.  Does  better  on  poor,  worn  out  soils  titan 
any  other  forage  or  legume  crou.  Sow  in  Spring  or  Fall,  30  pounds  per  acre,,  with  half  nushel 
Oats  01-' Barley  to  hold  vines  off  the  ground.  Highly  relished  by  all  .classes  of  stock.  'A  IP,. 
i5  cts  ; Ib  , 25  cts.;  3 lbs.,  70  cts.,  postpaid.  See  wholesale  list  for  larger  quantities. 


For  Low  Prices  on  farni  seeds  in  quantities  see  Special  Red  List. 


We  use  every  possible  care  in  selecting  and  cleaning  of  our 
Grass  and  Glover  Seeds,  and  believe  so  firmly  that  our  quality 
excels,  will  allow  you  upon  receipt  of  seed  to  have  same  tested  for 
Purity  and  Germination,  and  if  not  perfectly  satisfactory,  you 
may  return  at  our  expense,  and  your  money  will  be  cheerfully 
refunded.  With  such  a safeguard,  can  you  afford  to  sow  seed  of 
unknown  quality? 


THE  MICROSCOPE  TELLS  THE  TRUE  STORY 

CONDOIN’S  “PURITY”  BRAND  HIGHEST  QUALITY  OBTAINABLE 
Absolutely  Pure.  All  LHe,  Big,  Plump  Seed  That  Will  Make  Y'ou  a 
Profitable  Crop.  Note  the  Difference  Between  This  and  Standard 
tirades  Sold.  If  You  Can’t  Afford  the  Best,  Don’t  Sow  Any,  for  This 
Trashy  Seed  May  Fill  Your  Farm  With  Nasty  Weeds  That  Will  Cost 
.$10.00  an  Acre  to  Remove. 


CLOVERS  and  SAND  VETCH 

Quality  far  above  any  requirements  of  the  United  States  and  Canada 


uine  Pure  Seed 


98  Sow  15  lbs.  Sweet  Clover  per  acre  with  all  small  grain.  It’s  a wonderful  fertilizer  and  hay  crop^  I 

SWEET  CLOVER 

697  White  Blossom 
(Melilotus  Alba)  BiennisJ 

The  Great  Inoculator  and 
Soil  Builder 


Recommended  by  the  Highest 
Agricultural  Authorities 


The  F irst  Green  Feed  in  the  Spring— 
The  Last  Green  Feed  in  the  Fall 


Hubam  Sweet  Clover  looks  like  the  biennial  listed 
above  and  grows  very  similar  except  that  it  grows  four 
times  as  fast  and  when  seeded  in  early  spring  attains  a 
growth  of  4 to  5 feet  by  September.  You  can  sow  this 
wonderful  clover  on  your  poorest  lands  in  April,  turn  it 
under  in  September  and  then  sow  to  fall  grain  with  the 
assurance  of  producing  a wonderful  crop.  It  is  the  One 
Best  ].iand  Builder  to  bring  up  poor  land  in  one  season; 
but  on  account  of  its  rank  growth  would  not  advise 
sowing  with  small  grain;  neither  do  we  recommend  it 
for  hay,  only  as  a fertilizer  seeded  alone.  Sow  it  alone 
on  the  poorest  soil,  10  lbs.  per  acre,  and  on  your  good 
land  sow  Biennial  White  Blossom  listed  above  with  all 
small  grain  15  lbs.  per  acre. 

Sow  a few  pounds  of  Hubam  this  year  and  raise  enough 
seed  to  sow  all  your  poor  land  next  spring.  It  goes  to 
seed  in  September.  Order  early.  Good  seed  very  scarce. 
Ounce,  18  cts.;  % lb.,  50  cts,;  Vz  lb.,  85  cts.;  lb.,  81*50;  5 
lbs.,  84-00,  postpaid.  . 

SEE  SPECIAL  FARM  LIST  FOR  PRICES  ON  LARGER 
QUANTITIES. 


OnlyTakes 
a Few  Min- 
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a Bushel  of 
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Our 
Natural 
Bacteris^ 
Inoculation 
Works 
Wonders  on 
Sweet  Closer 


698  HUBAM  Sweet  Clover 

Annual  White  Blossom 
Prof.  Hughes’  Great  Discovery.  T ruly 
Wonderful  for  an  Annual  Fertilizer, 
or  for  Bee-Feed.  We  Offer  the  Gen- 


Now recopiized  as  tlie  greatest  fertilizing 
plant  in  existence.  Grows  vigorously  on  the 
very  poorest  of  soil.  Planted  on  the  thinnest  * 
of  clay  soils,  where  nothing  grew,  it  soon  made 
them  so  fertile  that  other  grasses  came  and 
smothered  it  out.  It  has  been  known  to  so  en- 
rich bottom  land,  whose  top  soil  has  been  washed 
away,  that  75  bushels  of  corn  was  again  grown 
on  it. 

The  powers  of  the  plant  gather  abundance 
of  nitrogen  from  the  air,  transferring  same 
tlirough  its  many  roots  and  brandies  into  the 
soil,  leaving  therein  great  quantities  of  organic 
matter  estimated  as  high  as  20  tons  per  acre, 
besides  placing  bacteria  in  the  soil  suitable  for 
Alfalfa. 


697  Biennial  White  Blossom  Sweet  Clover 


Above  picture  taken  August  10th,  shows  result  of  forty- 
acre  field  sowed  with  White  Kherson  Oats  in  the  spring. 
Oats  averaged  67  bu.  per  acre,  and  now  look  at  the  won- 
derful hay  crop  and  pasture,  aftbrding  abundance  of  feed 
from  Aug.  1st  to  December;  besides,  when  turned  under 
next  spring,  you  are  adding  $10.00  wortji  of  Nitrogen  and 
humus  to  every  acre.  Don’t  sow  a bushel  of  small  grain 
without  seeding  our  Northern  Grown  White  Blossom 
Hulled  Sweet  Clover  with  it.  Sweet  Clover  seed  has  a 
very  hard  coating,  which  requires  abundant  amount  of 
moisture  to  soften  this  coat — in  fact,  more  tlian  we 
usually  get.  Prof.  Hughes  has  manufactured  a machine 
known  as  “Scarifier,”  which  removes  this  extra  heavy 
coat,  insuring  quicker  germination.  All  our  seed  is  scarified 
and  will  germinate  very  rapidly.  Do  not  take  chances 
on  sowing  seed  which  is  not  scarified,  as  the  coating  is 
so  hard  many  seeds  will  lay  in  the  ground  a year  before 
germinating.  Don’t  take  chances  on  a failure.  All  our 
seed  is  scarified  and  will  germinate  (quickly  the  first  year. 
Inoculated  or  Treated  Seed,  54  lb.,  18  cents;  lb.,  30  cents; 
3 lbs.,  80  cents,  postpaid. 


This 

Shows 


an 

Actual  ^ 
Photo- 
graph of 
Biennial 
Sweet  Clo- 
ver Root 
After  First 
Season’s 
Growth 


For 
Best 
Results 
Inoculate 
Your  Seed 


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GRASSES  for  the  Lawn  and  Farm 


731  One  of  Condon’s  Velvet  Green 

683  Bromus  Inermis 

Drought-defying’,  frost-resisting;  yields  enor- 
mous crops  of  splendid  hay  and  affords  early  and 
abundant  pasturage.  Adapts  itself  to  almost  every 
condition  of  soil  and  climate  to  which  grasses  may 
be  put,  equaling  in  quality  and  rivaling  in  yield 
almost  any  other  grass.  It  is  an  abundant  pro- 
ducer of  leaves,  and  is  much  relished  as  pasture 
and  hay.  It  is  about  equally  nutritious  with  tim- 
othy. Sow  in  spring-,  20  pounds  per  acre.  V2,  lb., 
24  cts. ; lb.,  45  cts.;  3 lbs,,  $1.25,  postpaid. 


Crop 
Hardy, 
Permanent 
LAWN 
GRASS 
Mixture 


73 1 CONDON’S  V eket  Green  Lawn  Seed 

Contains  only  the^  highest  grade  of  grasses 
suitable  for  the  purpose  of  making  a beautiful, 
durable,  lasting  lawn.  Our  Lawn  Grass  Seed  ger- 
minates quickly,  roots  deeply.  This  enables  it  to 
withstand  the  intense  heat  of  summer  and  the 
hard  cold  of  winter,  showing  a beautiful,  rich 
green  from  snow  to  snow.  It  contains  no  annual 
grasses  for  making  a quick  show,  to  the  detriment 
of  the  permanent  lawn,  but  has  only  those  which 
are  lasting  and  hardy.  When  a lawn  is  once  estab- 
lished from  our  seed,  it  lasts  for  years.  From  six 
to  eight  weeks’  time  is  all  that  is  required  to  form 
a close,  thick  turf  of  rich  velvety  green.  One 
pound  sows  300  square  feet  very  nicely.  For  a 
perfect  and  enduiing  lawn  of  closely  interwoven, 
firm,  elastic  turf,  which  will  flourish  under  varied 
conditions  of  soil  and  climate,  and  show  a lux- 
uriant growth  throughout  the  year,  plant  Condon’s 
Velvet  Green  Lawn  Grass  Seed.  Vz  lb.,  22  ets.;  lb„ 
40  cts.?  3 lbs.,  $1.15;  5 lbs.,  $1.85,  postpaid. 

732  Shady  Place  Mixture 

On  nearly  all  lawns  there  are  shaded,  bare  and 
unsightly  spots,  on  which  the  owners  have  diffi- 
culty in  getting  a stand  of  grass.  For  such  places 
this  mixture  is  adapted.  It  is  composed  of  grasses 
which  naturally  grow  in  shaded  places.  They  are 
the  finest  and  most  costly  of  all  grasses.  % lb., 
28  cts.;  lb.,  50  cts.;  3 lbs.,  $1.45;  5 lbs.,  $2.25,  post- 
paid. 

68S  Kentucky  Blue  Grass 


735  Orchard  Grass  Best  of  All  Grasses  for  Pasture 

Kentucky  Blue  Grass  is  the  most  popular  of  the  light  grasses.  It  thrives  in  all 
parts  of  the  U.  S.,  but  generally  remains  dormant  during  extremes  of  summer  and 
winter.  Will  continue  to  grow  luxuriantly  if  plenty  of  rainfall  is  available  during 
the  summer  months,  and  stays  green  and  growing  in  winter  until  the  ground  is 
actually  frozen. 

One  Of  the  first  grasses  to  start  in  the  spring.  Much  relished  by  all  kinds  of  stock, 
and  succeeds  on  a great  variety  of  soils,  particularly  on  rich,  moist  lands.  Fancy 
cleaned  seeds  (14  lbs.  per  bushel).  1/3  lb.,  40  cts.;. lb.,  75  cts.;  3 lbs.,  $2.10,  postpaid, 

735  Orchard  Grass  Admirable  for  Pasture  or  Mowing 

A valuable  grass  for  pasture  or  hay  land,  and  on  account  of  its  earliness  especially 
i/aluable  for  a permanent  pasture.  It  furnishes  green  grass  very  early  in  the  spring 
and  until  late  in  the  fall.  When  closely  cropped  it  grows  up  very  quickly  and  is 
ready  for  grazing  again  in  ten  to  twelve  days.  It  is  succulent  and  nutritious,  fur- 
nishing excellent  pasture  or  hay.  When  grown  for  hav,  two  good  crops  can  be 
Dbtained  in  one  season.  Vz  lb.,  22  cts.;  lb.,  40  cts.;  3 lbs.,  $1.10,  postpaid. 

742  Bed  Top  or  Flcrd  Grstss  Excellent  for  Pasture  and  Lawn 

Red  Top  is  a perennial  grass  which  grows  from  a few  inches  to  five  feet  in  height 
under  varying-  conditions  of  soil  and  climate.  But  the  average  height  is  probably 
18  to  20  inches. 

, Before  the  introduction  of  timothy,  it  was  a chief  reliance  for  hay.  Since  that 
time,  is  grown  for  pasture,  alone  or  in  mixtures  where  meadows  are  more  or  less 
perm.anent.  , It  is  now  more  highly  esteemed  as  a pasture  grass  than  a hay  plant, 
because  of  its  power  to  endure,  and  because  of  the  degree  of  its  permanency,  hut  in 
many  areas  it  is  still  considered  an  important  hay  plant.  V->  lb.,  18  cts.;  lb„  35  cts.; 
3 lbs.,  98  cts.,  postpaid. 

744  English  or  Perennial  Rye  Grass  Lasts  for  Years 

One  of  the  best  and  most  nutritious  grasses  for  permanent  meadows  and  pasture. 
Endures  close  cropping,  and  recovers  quickly  after  cutting.  Does  best  in  strong, 
rich  soils;  14  lbs,  per  bushel.  % lb.,  18  cts.;  !b„  30  cts.;  3 lbs„  85  cts.,  postpaid. 


685  Kentacky 
Blue  Grass 


Common  Sense  Culture  Directions  Printed  on  Evp-^  Packa?:e 


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951  A Pew  Hesids  of  Condon’! 
Purity  Brand  Timothy  Seed 


751  Pure  Timothy 

We  wish  to  call  the  attention  of  our  brother 
farmers  to  the  difference  between  our  Home-grown 
Purity  Brand  Timothy  Seed  and  Timothy  seed 
handled  by  dealers  and  jobbers  in  the  larger  cities. 
While  the  latter  oftentimes  has  been  held  for  years 
for  speculating  purposes,  regardless  of  vitality, 
and  has  been  grown  by  everybody  and  anybody,  on 
neglected  farms,  mainly  for  the  purpose  of  sub- 
duing all  kinds  of  foul  weeds,  our  Home-grown 
“Purity  Brand”  Timothy  Seed  which  we  offer  is 
always  fresh  and  of  the  highest  vitality,  and  has 
been  grown  right  here  in  the  most  prosperous 
farming  country  in  the  United  States,  on  good, 
rich  lands,  free  from  all  kinds  of  noxious  weeds. 
Sow  10  to  12  pounds  per  acre.  Yz  lb.»  15  cts.;  lb., 
35  cts.;  3 lbs.,  65  cfs.,  postpaid. 


752  Timothy  and  Alsike  CLOVER 

The  Greatest  of  All  Pasture 
and  Hay  Crops 

By  far  the  best  and  cheapest  seeding.  On  low  bottom 
moist  soils,  where  others  fail,  this  will  give  perfect  satis- 
faction and  on  upland  it’s  amazing  what  wonderful  crops 
you  can  raise. 

By  experimenting  it  was  found  that  Alsike  and  Timothy  made  a combination 
that  was  excellent  and  ahead  of  anything  yet  discovered  for  hay  and  pasture. 
They  blossom  and  the  seed  ripens  togetlier  and  are  suited  to  the  same  soils. 
On  low,  moist  lands,  where  other  grasses  would  fail,  they  do  especially  well. 
They  do  well  on  any  land  wdiere  common  grasses  and  clover  growg 

One  great  advantage  that  is  realized  by  a mixture  of  these  grasses  is  the 
fact  tiiat  they  are  both  perennials  and  make  a better  combination  than  most 
' any  other  two.  When  you  once  get  them  established,  they  stay  right  with  you, 
until  yon  wish  to  break  up  the  sod.  They  do  not  winter  kill  and  are  very 
liardy  indeed. 

The  Alsike  forms  a thick  bottom  and  greatly  increases  the  amount  of 
pasture,  or  hay,  and  stock  prefer  it  to  Timothy  alone. 

The  Timothy  acts  as  protector  to  the  Alsike  through  the  winter  and  it 
never  wintei-  kills.  . They  are  beneficial  to  each  other  in  growth,  as  the 
Alsike  supplies  the  nitrogen  to  the  soil,  thus  keeping  it  in  proper  condi- 
tion for  the  best  grow'th  of  Timothy.  The  ^neld  is  enorm.ous  and  of  the 
best  quality  of  hay.  having  the  highest  feeding  value  for  stock  of  all 
kinds  and  splendid  for  work  horses  when  pure  clover  is  objectionable. 
The  seed  grows  together  and  mixed  when  threshed,  and  on  account  of 
seed  being  so  nearly  the  same  size,  cannot  be  separated.  It  has  no 
standard  market  value  in  the  general  market,  so  it  is  considerably 
cheaper  than  the  two  grasses  when  sold  separately.  This  is  a splendid 
yielder  and  can  be  prodviced  for  much  less  than  if  grown  separate.  You 
cannot  buy  the  Alsike  and  Timothy  separate  and  mix  it  at  anything  like 
as  cheap  as  this  combination  threshed  together.  It  is  the  cheapest  grass 
seed  you  can  sow.  costing'  much  less  than  when  you  buy  the  seed  alone. 

Farmers,  if  you  are  going  to  seed  down  some  of 
your  land  by  raising  Timothy  and  clover,  or  either 
alone,  try  this  Alsike  and  Timothy  combination. 

If  you  have  a slough,  or  bottom  land  that  is 
moist  or  too  wet  to  farm,  you  should  get  some  of 
our  choice  Mixed  i^lsike  and  Timothy  seed  as 
quickly  as  possible.  It  will  be  dollars  in  your 
pocket  to  sow  it. 

It  is  best  sown  in  the  spring,  and  you  can  use  as 
a light  nurse  crop  either  wheat,  oats  or  barley. 

As  to  the  proportion  of  this  mixture,  it  varies  ac- 
cording to  the  way  it  was  when  threshed,  but 
contains  about  % Alsike,  sometimes  more,  and  the 
balance  Timothy,  which  is  about  the  right  pro- 
portion for  seeding  to  give  best  results.  It  re- 
quires from  10  to  15  pounds  to  an  acre.  Our  seed 
is  recleaned  and  free  from  noxious  weeds,  and  is 
new  crop  of  high  germination.  We  guarantee  our 
seed  to  please  or  it  can  be  returned  and  money 
will  be  refunded.  y>  Ib.,  17  cts.;  lb.,  30  cts.;  3 lbs., 
S5  cts.,  postpaid.  . 


For  Low  Prices  on  farm  seeds  in  quantities  see  Special  Red  List. 


Soy  Beans  should  be  planted  with  all  Ensilage  Corn  for  Silo, 


101 


Soja  or  Soy  Beans 


Northern  Grown  COW  PEAS  and  SOY  BEANS 

Now  Recognized  as  the  Most  Profitable  Fertilizer  and  Hay  Crop — Soils 
too  Poor  to  Grow  Clover  Should  be  Sowed  with  Cow  Peas  or  Soy  Beans 

COW  PEAS 

Our  seed  on  these  wonderful  legumes  is  strictly 
northern  grown,  hardy,  vigorous  types,  produced 
from  selected  and  improved  strains,  which  are 
vastly  superior  to  the  average  quality  offered. 

Make  poor  land  rich,  make  good  land  more 
productive,  enriching  the  soil  even  after  crop  is 
cut.  Green  crops  plowed  under  are  one  of  the 
best  and  cheapest  ways  of  improving  the  soil. 

For  this  pui-pose  the  Cow  Pea  is  excellent,  espe-. 
dally  for  a medium  or  light  soil.  They  should 
be  sown  in  May  or  June,  at  the  rate  of  1% 
bushels  to  the  acre,  and  plowed  under  as  soon 
as  they  have  attained  their  full  growth. 

Cow  Peas  for  Hay.  If  planted  early,  say  the 
middle  of  May,  in  the  central  corn  belt  section, 
a crop  can  be  cut  and  cured  for  hay  the  same 
as  clover,  then  the  stubble  in  a short  time  will 
put  on  a new  growth  to  be  turned  under  in  the 
fall  as  a fertilizer. 

We  suggest  sowing  Sugar  Cane  with  this  crop, 
at  the  rate  of  one  peck  to  one  bushel  of  the  Cow 
Peas,  per  acre.  The  Sugar  Cane  holds  the  vines 
off  the  ground,  causing  a better  growth. 

722  CONDON’S  Extra  Early  Prolific 

A select  strain  of  the  well  known  New  Era 
Cow  Peas,  extremely  early  and  hardy,  maturing 
in  70  days.  Enormous  croppers.  For  all  require- 
ments this  is  the  best.  V-z  11»«>  15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.; 

3 lbs.,  70  cts.;  po.stpaid[. 

723  Improved  Whippoorwill 

The  Old  Reliable;  matures  in  70  days;  very 
productive;  grown  largely  for  fertilizer  and  pas- 
ture. % lb.,  12  cts.;  lb.,  20  cts.;  3 lbs,,  50 
postpaid, 

SOJA  OR  SOY  BEANS 

This  valuable  forage  and  fertilizing  plant  is  similar  to  Clover  in  its  habits  of 
growth,  but  produces  pods  filled  with  nutritious  beans,  relished  by  all  kinds  of  Stock. 
Many  farmers  to  whom  this  great  bean  has  practically  been  unknown  until  late  years 
were  surprised  at  the  revelations  of  their  own  experiments.  With  the  exception  of 
Alfalfa,  Soy  Beans  have  the  highest  Protein  of  any  of  the  dried  roughages,  such  as 
Clover,  Corn,  etc.  For  pasturing  or  feeding  as  green  fodder  it  is  very  valuable,  and 
nearly  equal  to  clover  for  fertilizing.  Because  of  its  erect  habit  of  growth,  they  are 
far  easier  to  harvest  and  cure  than  the  Cow  Peas.  A larger  crop  may  be  secured  by 
planting  and  cultivating  like  corn,  cutting  with  a corn  binder  and  curing  in  shocks. 
This  is  the  greatest  crop  known  to  plant  with  Corn  for  the  Silo,  using  about  ten,  pounds 
to  the  acre  and  plant  at  the  same  time,  will  increase  your  silo  feed  50%.  “Just  think  of 
it.”  There  are  a great  many  varieties  of  Soy  Beans  and  we  have  tried  them  all  and 
recommend  the  following  as  the  best;  The  best  variety  for  the  north  is  No.  785  Ito- 
San — matures  in  100  days.  Bushy,  upright  plant  3 ft.  high,  heavy  foliage,  excellent  for 
silage,  hay  or  ripe  seed  crop.  No.  784  A.  K.  and  786  Black  Eye-Brows — mature  in  110 
days.  Medium  height,  good  yielders.  No.  783  Hollybrook  or  Medium  Yellow — matures 
in  125  days.  Medium  height,  upright  growers.  No.  787  Virg-inia,  No.  788  Sable  and 
789  Mammoth  Yellow-— matures  in  125  days.  Rather  vining,  4 to  5 feet,  go6d  silage, 
rather  late  for  seed  to  ripen  well.  Uniform  price  on  all,  lb.,  15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  3 lbs., 
70  cts.  See  wholesale  list  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

RAPE  741  Dwarf  Essex 

The  Best  Feed  in  the  World  for  Hogs,  Sheep  and  Cattle 
Probably  no  plant  has  ever  jumped  into  favor  so  quickly 
with  farmers  everywhere  as  Dwarf  Essex  Rape.  It  is  ideal 
for  sheep  pasture,  and  is  also  now  largely  sown  for  hogs 
and  cattle. 

Dwarf  Essex  Rape  furnishes  an  immense,  amount  of  green 
feed,  and  its  nutritive  value  is  nearly  twice  that  of  clover. 
It  may  be  sown  in  the  following  ways: 

1.  In  early  spring  for_sheep  and  hog  pasture,  5 to  10 
pounds  per  acre. 

2.  With  spring  grain,  2 pounds  per  acre  to  provide 

sheep  pasture  after  harvest.  In  this  case  do  not  sow  the 

rape  until  the  grain  is  about  up, 

3.  Alone  in  June  or  July,  on  newly  plowed  land. 

4.  With  corn  just  before  the  last  cultivation. 

5.  With  rye,  in  August  or  September,  for  late  pasture. 

A woi'd  about  the  seed.  We  buy  in  car  lota  and  handle  only  the  best 

•and  purest  Dwarf  Essex,  entirely  free  from  bird  rape,  mustard  or  any- 
thing of  that  sort.  The  Dwarf  Essex  is  the  desirable  variety,  and  the 

only  one  we  recommend,  '/a  !2  cts.;  lb,,  20  cts,;  3 lbs.,  55  cts., 

po^pald,  


722  Condones 
Extra  Early 
Prolific 


741  Rape  Dwairf  Essex 


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nay  are 

Feeding 

elements 


Feeders’  Friend;  FIELD  PEAS 

Wonderful  Soil  Builder 
— Equal  to  Clover 

When  sown  with  Oats  or 

for 
Y rich 
e the 

muscle,  bone  and  nervous 
system.  See  photograph 
to  left. 

• 

Harvesting  Pea,  and  Oat 
Hay.  Four  feet  high  at 
time  of  cutting. 

Makes  an  annual  crop  just  at  a time  when  you  need  it  the  most,  or 
when  other  grasses  are  short  and  bare. 

Here  is  a crop  which  is  not  only  prolitable  but  will  return  to  the  land  the  niuch  needed  nitrogen.  Peas 
are  second  only  to  Clover  for  enrieliing  the  soil  and  can  be  grown  under  almost  any  condition  of  soil  or 
climate.  When  grown  alone  sow  three  bushels  to  tlie  acre,  harvest  and  thresh  same  as  any  other  grain. 
When  feeding  dry  Peas,  best  results  are  obtained  by  grinding  with  other  grain,  same  as  you  do  Corn 
and  Oats,  only  use  Peas  and  Oats.  For  young  calfs  this  makes  the  best  feed  obtainable.  Every  farmer 
should  sow  a held  of  Peas  and  Oats  for  Hay.  Sow  Peas  at  the  rate  of  lf4  bushel  per  acre  and  Oats  about 
two  bushels.  Sow  the  Peas  hrst,  about  three  inches  deep,  and  then  follow  with  Oats.  This  crop  can  be 
cut  and  fed  green  or  cut  for  Hay  when  the  Oats  are  just  going  out  of  the  milk  and  are  in  the  dough. 
It  is  surprising  the  amount  of  Hay  this  crop  will  produce  and  for  feeding  value  is  hard  to  beat.  Peas  are 
also  sown  with  Spring  Wheat  and  Bailey;  harvested  just  the  same  as  though  the  Peas  were  not  there, 
threshed  and  ground  for  feed.  Plowing  under  Peas  and  Oats  when  in  the  milk  are  equal  to  Clover  for 
enriching  the  soil.  Great  for  pasture  also. 


726  Hardy  Canada  White  Field  Peas 

Hardly  need  anymore  description  and  we  do  not  know  of  any  crop  of  greater  value  than, the  Field  Pea  and  none  more  neglected 
Try  them  this  year.  Vz  Ib.  15  cts.;  ib.  25  cts.;  3 lbs.  65  cts.,  postpaid— See  wholesale  lis+  for  larger  quantities 


MILLET 


734  German  or  Golden 


A Big,  Froritable  Hay  Crop 

German  Millet  is  very  sweet,  palatable,  and  when  fed  to  dairy  cows  produces 
a large  amount  of  milk.  On  good  rich  soil  it  grows  4 to  5 feet  high.  It  is 
very  tender  if  cut  at  the  right  stage,  which  is  when  it  is  in  full  bloom.  About 
three-fourths  of  a bushel  of  seed  is  sown  to  the  acre.  A good  yield  i.s  from 
three  to  five  tons  of  hay  to  the  acre.  % lb.,  12  cts.;  lb.,  20  cts.;  3 lbs.,  50  cts., 

postpaid.  Hungarian  Millet 


Often  called  Hungarian  grass.  In  general  favor  for  summer  forage  pur- 
poses, as  it  can  be  sown  in  June  and  can  be  cut  in  60  days.  Yields  two  or 
three  tons  of  hay  per  acre.  It  grows  well  on  light  soils,  and  withstands  heat 
and  drought.  Sow  seed  broadcast;  one  bushel  to  the  acre.  Similar  toOnillet. 

only  not  so  coarse.  V-z  lb.,  14  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.s  3 lbs.,  65  cts.,  postpaid. 


733  Japanese  Millet 

This  is  a type  of  millet  absolutely  distinct  from  all  others.  It  is  some- 
times called  Billion  Dollar  Grass.  It  grows  from  6 to  9 feet  hig'h,  stands  up 
well  and  yields  enormous  crops.  When  cured  it  makes  excellent  hay,  which 
in  quality  is  considered  superior  to  corn  fodder,  and  is  eaten  readily  by  all 
kinds:  of  stock.  It  is  usually  sown  broadcast  at  the  rate  of  15  pounds  per 
acre.  % lb.,  15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  3 lbs.,  65  cts.,  postpaid. 


733  Japanese  Millet 


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This  year  Try  our  Pedigreed  Seed  Oats.  They  are  extra  fine.  Big  yielders. 


10  .'5 


CONDON’S  “Pedigreed”  SEED  OATS 


Our  Seed  Oats  are 
selected  with  the 
same  care  as  our 
seed  corn  or  any 
of  our  farm  seeds. 
It  is  just  as 
important, 


738  Improved  Swedish  Select 

Considered  by  many  to  be  the  most  valuable  oats 
raised  in  the  Northwest  today.  It  is  known  under  other 
names,  such  as  King  Oscar,  Wisconsin  No.  4,  etc.  This 
was  originally  quite  a late  oat  made  early  by  growing 
it  in  the  high  altitude  in  which  it  was  developed.  It 
possesses  striking  features,  the  grain  is  short,  plump, 
white,  and  very  heavy,  under  favorable  conditions  aver- 
aging about  40  pounds  to  the  nieasured  bushel.  Owing 
to  its  great  root  development  it  stands  very  high  for 
its  drought  resisting  qualities.  At  the  Wisconsin  Ex- 
periment Station  it  has  stood  at  the  head  of  the  list  for 
several  years,  having  been  distributed  by  that  station 
as  Wisconsin  No.  4.  Prof.  Moore  of  Wisconsin  says  of 
the  Swedish  Oat,  “The  most  satisfactory  of  all.”  Prof. 
Carleton  of  U.  S.  Department  of  Agriculture  says:  “Prob- 
ably the  best  American  Oat.”  Prof.  Shepard  of  the 
South  Dakota  Station  says,  “They  are  the  best  drought  resisters 
of  all  our  new  plants.” 

The  Swedish  Oat  has  been 
recommended  by  experiment 
station  and  others  for  all  soils. 

We  are  not  inclined  to  agree 
in  this.  Its  habit  of  growth  is 
so  vigorous  that  on  heavy  soils 
it  is  likely  to  lodge.  Our  seed  is 
of  the  genuine  parent,  highly 
perfected  to  insure  you  most 
bountiful  harvest.  Order  early 
please.  Stock  limited.  Y>,  lb., 
cts.;  lb.,  20  cts.;  3 lbs.,  55  cts., 
postpaid. 


737  White  Kherson 

One  of  the  earliest  oats  in  cul- 
tivation. It  was  introduced  by  the 
Experiment  Station  of  Iowa,  hnd 
has  proved  a success  in  that  state, 
being  naturally  adapted  to  sections 
that  are  subject  to  drought.  It 
is  a vigorous  but  not  rank  grower, 
producing  shorter  straw  than  oth- 
er varieties,  with  branching  heads 
and  very  broad  leaves.  The  ber- 
ries are  white  in  color,  small,  but 
numerous,  and  have  a very  thin 
hull.  This  oats  usually  weighs 
well  per  bushel,  and  in  this  re- 
spect, as  well  as  in  productiveness, 
it  is  one  of  the  best  of  the  early 
varieties. 

Kherson  surpassed  them  all  for 
an  early  “Sure  Cropper.”  This  is 
the  Boss  Oat  for  seeding  with  Al- 
,falfa  or  Sweet  Clover.  Our  seed  is 
Pure  and  extra  recleaned.  y>  lb., 
12  cts.;  lb.,  20  cts.;  3 lbs.,  55  ots.> 
postpaid. 

739  Silver  Mine 

This  oat  has  made  for  itself  a 
reputation  . as  an  extraordinary 
heavy  and  reliable  yielder.  It  is 
very  hardy  and  prolific  and  yields 
beautiful  white  kernels,  which  are 
especially  desired  for  the  manu- 
facture of  rolled  oats.  Oatmeal  is 
becoming  as  staple  in  the  United 
States  as  it  is  in  Scotland  and  our 
mills  are  handicapped  by  their  in- 
ability to  obtain  good  oats. 

The  heads  are  very  large  in  pro- 
portion to  its  stiff,  brignt,  clean 
straw.  The  spangle  top  heads, 
although  long,  are  borne  low  down 
on  the  stalk,  which  seems  to  prevent  lodging,  lb.,  10  cts.;  lb.,  18  cts.; 
3 lbs.,  50  cts.;  postpaid. 

736  Condon’s  White  Bonanza 

This  year’s  experimental  tests  again  prove  our  claim  that  “Condon’s 
White  Bonanza”  is  the  Greatest  All  Around  Oat  of  the  country.  It  is 
extremely  vigorous,  stiff  straw,  not  too  heavy,  stands  up  remarkably 
fine;  in  fact,  during  heavy  windstorms  this  summer  it  proved 
big  enough  for  the  job,  never  went  down,  but  stood  on  guard  all 
season  while  almost  every  other  sort  fell  and  lodged  so  badly  the  losses 
were  immense.  Average  yield,  87  bushels  per  acre  this  season  and  many 
report  better  than  a hundred.  If  you  want  something  fine  and  reliable, 
sure  to  make  you  money,  send  your  orders  at  once,  as  our  supply  is  lim- 
ited, owing  to  the  advance  orders  already  booked.  % Ib.,  14  cts.;  lb,,  25 
cts,;  3 lbs,,  65  cts.,  postpaid. 


'38  Improved  Swedish  Select 


Condon’s  White  Bonansg 


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iFarm  Seeds  That  Increase  Farm  Profits 


V"'.  ,1'/ 


75«  Mammofli 


Russian 


Siiuflo-wer 


BUCKWHEAT 
6S9  Giant 
Japanese 


SUNFLOWER 

750  Mammoth  Russian 

A small  patch  of  cultivated  sun- 
Howeis  will  produce  a great  quan- 
tity of  the  very  best  poultry  feed 
for  winter.  Drill  in  rows,  cut  with 
a corn  harvester,  dry  thoroughly 
and  let  the  fowls  do  tlie  threshing. 

If  you  can’t  spare  land  for  culti- 
vating, plant  them  in  waste  cor- 
ners. Yz  pound,  12  cts.;  pound,  20 
cts.;  3 pounds,  55  cts.,  postpaid. 

BUCKWHEAT 

589  Giant  Japanese 

Entirely  distinct  from  all  other  varieties,  and  is  the  best,  most 
productive  and  decidedly  the  most  prolific  variety  in  cultivation. 
Produces  the,  finest  flour  and  is  unsurpassed  as  a catch  crop  when 
a late  season  ha.s  changed  planting  plans.  Seed  sown  late  in  July 
has  made  a crop  of  over  40  bushels  per  acre.  Color  of  grain  is  rich 
dark  brown,  almost  black.  % U*.,  13  cts.;  lb.,  24  cts.;  3 lbs.,  65  cts., 
postpaid. 

S90  Improved  Silver  Hull 

Another  good  variety,  big  yielder.  Grain  some  smaller  than 
Japanese  and  gray  in  color.  Flour  is  pure  white  and  very  nutri- 
tious. y-  lb.,  13  cts.;  Ib.,  24  cts.;  3 lbs.,  65  cts.,  postpaid. 

SUGAR  CANE— Make  Your  Own  Syrup-Saves  Sugar 

Most  farmers  are  getting  well  posted  on  the  value  and  uses 
of  cane.  Here,  In  condensed  form,  are  the  points  regarding 
cane:  produces  from  three  to  eight  tons  (cured)  per  acre  of  val- 
uable feed  for  horses  and  cattle;  may  be  grown  anywhere  even 
with  drouth  and  unfavorable  conditions  that  would  kill  most 
fodder  crops;  principally  grown  for  winter  supply  of  forage, 
but  may  be  used  .green  for  ensilage  or  for  feeding  as  green 
feed.  In  this  way  it  can  be  made  the  chief  food  for  horses  and 
cattle  from  August  to  May.  The  seed  is  excellent  for  poultry 
and  will  increase  egg  production;  dairymen  wull  find  it  of  ex- 
ceptional value  as  feed  for  milk  cows,  as  it  will  grow  thrifty 
and  green  in  weather  so  dry  that  it  would  ruin  corn  or  ordinary 
crops.  Cane  can  be  cut  two  or  three  times  in  the  summer  if  cut 
before  it  gets  headed  out;  and  in  that  form  makes  fine  hay.  The 
variety  used  for  fodder  is  slightly  different  from  the  varieties 
used  for  syrup.  Only  difference  being  in  how  pure  the  seeds 
have  been  grown.  Most  all  growers  like  ourselves  take  pride 
in  keeping  one  variety  true  for  syrup  purposes  and  we  have 
spent  our  time  on  Condon’s  Sugar  Kin,g,  and  believe  there  is 
no  better  variety  offered.  We  have  tried  them  all. 

749  Condon’s  Sugar  King  Sorghum 

The  Sweetest,  Earliest,  Juiciest  of  all  the  varieties  we  have 
ever  seen.  Makes  syrup  equal  to  that  good  old  maple  syrup 
that  Mother  used  to  make.  Sow  6 to  8 pounds  per  acre.  One 
acre  will  produce  250  gallons  of  syrup  under  favorable  condi- 
tions. You  can  sell  it  anywhere  on  earth  from  $1.00  to  $1.50 
per  gallon.  Sow  in  running  rows  3Va  feet  apart  after  danger 
of  frost  is  over,  cultivate  like  corn.  When  the  seed  is  per- 
fectly hard  the  sugar  content  is  at  its  highest  per  cent.,  but 
the  danger  of  frost  in  northern  states  is  too  great  to  wait  so 
late,  so  we  recommend  cutting  rvlien  the  seed  is  in  the  late 
milk  stage  to  be  perfectly  safe.  Remove  all  leaves  and  about 
one  foot  of  the  top  stalk,  running  balance  of  stalk  through 
press  to  squeeze  out  the  juice  and  boil  to  desired  thickness. 

For  complete  information  write  to  the  U.  S.  Dept,  of  Agricul- 
ture, Bureau  of  Chemistry,  for  a free  copy  of  farmer’s  bulletin 
No.  477.  This  is  a MONEY  MAKING  C!ROP,  so  by  all  means 
try  it.  Yz  pound,  18  cts.;  pound,  30  cts.;  3 pounds,  85  cts.;  5 
pounds,  $1.30,  postpaid. 

748  Condon’s  Improved  Early  Amber 

Successfully  grown  everywhere  and  used  extensively  over 
the  corn  belt  for  silage  purposes  and  hay  crop.  Makes  high 
grade  Syrup  although  not  as  productive  as  Condon’s  Sugar 
King.  Used  more  for  fodder  and  not  kept  as  pure  and  bred  to 
high  sugar  contents.  Y^.  pound,  12  cts.;  pound,  20  cts.;  3 pounds, 

55  cts.,  postpaid.  749  Condon’s  Susrar  King 

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29  Kaffir  Corn 


Sudan  Grass  is  a Fine  Catch  Crop  in  Dry  Weather  10^ 


Field  of  Sudan  Kra  * < 

747  SUDAN  GRASS 

Sudan  grass  can  be  grown  almost  any- 
where. It  seems  to  oe  unaffected  oy 
temperature  and  grows  as  ^ 

cool  climate  as  a hot  one.  It 
no  special  quality  of  soil:  black  loam, 
clay  and  sandy  loams  have  all  produced 
successful  crops.  Its  most  valuable  <iual' 
ity  is  its  resistance  to  drought,  in  diy 
or  semi-arid  sections  it  thrives  to  per- 
fection and  yet  excessive  moisture  does 
not  injure  it  in  any  way;  is  an  annual, 
the  first  winter  killing  it  completely. 

This  valuable  grass  completely  outdis- 
tances all  competitors  in  quantity  or 
yield.  Thi  ee  or  four  cuttings  in  a single 
season,  each  producing  from  to  I 

tons  of  hay  per  acre,  can  be  secured. 

A very  conservative  average  is  ^-ons 
of  hav  ner  acre  each  season.  It  should 
not  be  planted  until  all  danger  of  frost 
is  over  and  the  ground  thoroughly 
warm.  Can  be  sown_  in  drills  eighteen 
inches  apart,  using'  six  pounds  per  a, ere 
or  broad  cast  using  fifteen  pounds.  % 

IK,  IS  cts.i  11}.,  20  cts.;  3 lbs.,  55  cts.,  post- 
paid. 


The  great  advantage  Feterita  has  over  Kaffir  corn  and  all  other 
: plants  of  that  class  is  its  extreme  earliness  and  great  drought  re- 
i sisting  qualities.  Feterita  is  from  20  to  30  days  earlier  than  Kaffir 
i corn,  makes  excellent  fodder  and  produces  a large  grain  crop;  in  some 
' instances  it  made  an  excellent  yield  of  grain  in  the  semi-arid  regions 
: without  having  received  any  rain  from  the  time  it  was  planted  until 
it  was  harvested.  Va  lb.,  15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  3 lbs.,  65  cts.,  postpaid. 

728  MILO-MAIZE  Forage  Plant  of  Great  Merit 

i Belongs  to  the  Non-Saccharine  Sorghums.  It  is  pronounced  the  best 
j and  surest  grain  crop  for  dry  countries  and  seasons,  even  better  than 
j Kaffir  corn.  It  grows  several  smaller  heads  on  side  shoots,  often  as 
i many  as  eight  heads  on  a stalk.  Very  valuable  for  feeding  stock  and 
proves  a gold  mine  for  chicken  feed.  Plant  five  to  ten  pounds  per  acre. 

1 V2.  lb.,  15  cts,;  lb.,  25  cts.;  3 lbs.,  65  cts.,  postpaid. 

(729  KAFFIR  CORN  One  of  the  Best  Forage  Plants 

Makes  splendid  feed  for  poultry,  fed  either  in  the  grain  or  ground 
, and  cooked.  Foliage  and  stalk  make  excellent  forage.  Cultivate  the 
I same  as  common  corn,  requiring  four  or  five  pounds  of  seed  per  acre. 

14  cts.;  lb.,  24  cts.;  3 lbs.,  65  cts.,  postpaid. 

BROOM  CORN  686  Early  Japanese 

l|,  iiic  cetiliest,  best  and  most  productive  variety.  Produces  brush  that 
I is  of  the  highest  possible  quality  and  always  brings  the  top  price. 
i|!  Early  Japanese  Broom  Corn  'will  produce  a crop  on  any  good  Corn  soil. 
I Ys  lb.,  18  cts.;  lb.,  30  cts.;  3 lbs„  85  cts.,  postpaid. 


687  IMPROVED  SUPERIOR  EVERGREEN 


i'i  A variety,  for  general  cultivation  on  account  of  color  and  quality  of 
! brush.  Ripens  early.  Grows  about  8 to  10  feet  high.  Brush  good 
! length,  fine  and  straight.  % lb.,  14  ct.s.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  3 lbs.,  65  cts.-,  post- 
I paid. 

72S  FLAX  Primost  (Minn.  No.  25) 

This  is  pure  bred  flax,  Dakota  grown  and  very  high  in  oil  contents. 

Every  farmer  should  grow  -Flax  Seed,  the  best  stock  tonic  known. 

Vz  lb.,  18  cts.;  lb.,  3.5  cts.;  3 lbs.,  81.0U,  postpaid. 


' 724  Feterita 

i 724  FETERITA 


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Spring  Wheat,  Barley,  Rye  and  Speltz  m*. = 

SPRING  WHEAT  The  King  of  the  Spring  Varieties. 
7S4  New  Marquis  Beardless. 


754  Heads  and  Grains  of  Marquis 

BARLEY 

6S0  Wisconsin  Pedigree  Bearded 

The  Sweepstakes  Barley  of  the  World 
This  is  the  barley  that  won  First,  Second,  Third 
and  Fourth  Prizes  in  the  “Open  to  the  World” 
Contest  at  Omaha  a few  years  ago,  besides  a num- 
ber of  special  prizes.  It  was  also  awarded  First, 
the  only  prize  offered,  in  “Barley  in  Sheaf,  Open  to 
the  World.” 

Wisconsin  Pedigree  Barley  is  a selection  from 
Oderbrucker  and  comes  from  the  foremost  state  in 
the  Union  in  the  production  of  Barley.  It  is  the 
result  of  many  years’  selection  and  breeding,  start- 
ing with  a single  perfect  stalk.  % Ih.,  12  ets.;  lb., 
20  cts, ; 3 lbs.,  50  ets.,  postpaid. 


679 


Success  Beardless  Barley 


Earliest  Barley  known.  The  straw  is  about  the 
height  of  common  Barley,  but  better  and  will  stand 
■^up  on  any  land.  This  is  beardless  and  as  easy  to 
grow  and  handle  as  oats-.  Hulls  like  the  Manshury; 
heavy  cropper;  quality  excellent.  lb.,  12  cts.; 

lb.,  20  cts.;  3 lbs.,  50  ets.,  postpaid. 

FOR  FALB  SEEDING 

Write  in  August  for  our  special  prices  on  fall 
wheat,  rye,  etc. 


Ten  Days  Earlier  Than  Other  Types— Yields  More  Per 

Acre  — Higher  Milling  Quality — It  Is  a Tremen- 
dous Yielder — Holds  the  World’s  Champion- 
ship as  the  Best  Wheat  on  Earth. 

Marquis  is  supreme,  it  outstrips  anything  and 
everything  in  wheat.  It  is  a factor  of  its  own— 
shining  forth  in  its  greatness  as  the  most  wonderful 
achievement  Agriculture  has  ever  known.  By  far 
the  best  variety  for  the  corn  belt. 

This  wheat  has  very  stiff  straw  of  medium  height, 
which  does  not  lodge  easily,  the  heads  are  bald  and 
quite  heavy,  have  smooth  yellow  chaff;  the  kernels 
flinty,  more  round  than  those  of  other  spring 
wheats,  thicker  and  more  plump,  and  of  dark  i-ed 
color.  Marquis  weighs  64  to  66  lbs.  per  bushel,  a 
five-year  average  yield  at  the  Brandon,  Manitoba, 
experiment  station  was  44  bushels  per  acre.  Al- 
most without  exception  it  will  grade  No.  1 Hard, 
and  it  is  superior  to  any  known  variety  in  milling 
and  baking  qualities.  % lb.,  12  cts.;  lb.,  20  cts.;  3 
Hks.,  35  cts.,  postpaid. 

733  Minnesota  No.  169  Blue  Stem 

BEARDLESS  SPRING  WHEAT 

Originated  at  the  Minnesota  Experimental  Sta- 
tion. It  is  a progeny  of  Haynes’  Pedigree  Blue 
Stem,  but  much  more  productive.  In  quality  it  is 

equal  to  the  best.  % lb.,  12  cts.;  lb,,  20  cts.;  3 lbs., 
55  cts.,  postpaid. 

755  Velvet  Chaff  Spring  Wheat 

This  is  an  extremely  hardy,  bearded  variety  of 
wonderful  ]3roductiveness,  generally  yielding  at 
least  10  hu.  more  per  acre  than  other  kinds  of 
Spring  Wheat,  with  the  exception  of  the  Macaroni 
AVheat.  Its  long  beard  or  spikeletts  as  well  as  its 
heavy  chaff  protect  it  from  fungous  diseases,  such 
as  blight,  rust,  and  smut.  It  is  as  hard  and  flinty  as 
the  best  Fife  Wheat,  and  no  matter  how  unfavora- 
ble circumstances  are,  the  Velvet  Chaff  always  pro- 
duces a good  yield.  On  account  of  its  great  hai-di- 
ness  and  productiveness  no  grain  farmer  should 
fail  to  sow  at  least  a third  or  half  of  his  area  in- 
tended for  Wheat  to  the  Velvet  Chaff.  lb.,  12 
ct.s.;  lb„  20  cts.;  3 lbs.,  55  cts.,  postpaid. 


746 


SPELTZ  OR  EMMER 


Sow  1%  to  2 Bu.  per  Acre 

A valuable  grain,  closely  related  to  wheat;  the 
kernels,  however,  are  tightly  enclosed  in  the  hulls 
or  husk,  and  these  adhere  to  the  grain  when  it  is 
threshed.  Speltz  is  becoming  more  popular  every 
year,  as  it  produces  good  crops  even  under  adverse 
circumstances  where  other  grain  fails.  It  with- 
stands more  dry  weather  than  any  other  grain, 
with  the  exception  of  Macaroni  Wheat,  and  pro- 
duces more  food  value  per  acre  than  any  other 
cereal,  while  it  is  a most  valuable  feed  for  all  kinds 
of  stock.  It  can  be  fed  to  horses,  the  same  as  oats, 
with  the  hulls  on.  Speltz  can  be  grown  on  most 
any  kind  of  soil,  rich  or  poor,  wet  or  dry,  as  it  will 
not  lodge  like  other  grain  because  of  the  stiff  and 
strong  straw,  and  will  always  bring  the  best  re- 
turns Mi  Ib.,  12  cts.;  lb.,  20  cts.;  3 lbs.,  50  cts., 
postpaid. 

MAMMOTH  SPRING  RYE 

A Most  Profitable  Crop 

Quite  different  from  Winter  Rye;  highly  valued 
as  a catch  crop.  It  is  not  only  more  productive,  but 
the  grain  is  of  finer  quality,  grown  in  any  latitude. 
Straw  is  of  special  value  as  it  stands  5 or  6 feet 
high,  being  better  than  that  of  Winter  Rye  and 
producing  nearly  four  times  as  much  straw  as  Oats. 
Produces  80  to  40  bushels  of  grain  to  the  acre.  As. 
it  does  not  stool  like  Winter  Rye,  not  less  than 
two  bushels  to  the  acre  should  be  sown.  M^  lb.,  12 
cts.;  lb.,  20  cts.;  3 lbs.,  55  cts.,  postpaid. 


For  Low  Prices  on  farm  seeds  in  quantities -see  Special  Red  List. 


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721 


CONDON’S  Regenerated  Red  Hackberry 

The  Greatest  Feeding  Corn  Ever  Known,  Extremely  Early,  Ma- 
turing in  90  Days.  Wonderful  Yielder,  Producing  83  Bushels  Aver- 
age Last  Year. 

Tlie  color  is  a rich  dark  red  with  occasional  lighi  caps;  grains 
very  deep  and  hackled;  ears  10  to  12  inciies  long,  very  small  cob — 
therefore  extremely  early.  Safe  to  plant  as  far  north  as  Central 
Wisconsin  or  Dakota.  DON’T  FAIL  to  TRY  at  least  a bushel  of 
this  WONDERFUL  CORN.  ^ lb.,  15  cts.;  lb.,  25  cts.;  3 lbs.,  70 
cts.,  postpaid.  See  Wholesale  List  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


Pedigree  Seed  Corn 

Condon’s  Pedigree  Seed  Corn  is  bred  for  High  lield,  High 
Oil,  Protein,  High  Pi  epotency. 
yield  of 


The  yield  of  high 
bred  Corn  is  from  1.0 
to  40  per  cent  greater 
than  of  ordinal'  y 
Corn.  In  pedigiee 
Corn  the  per  cent  of 
barren  stalks  is  re- 
duced to  the  mini- 
mum, while  the  per 
cent  of  good  ears  is 
raised  to  the  maxi- 
mum. 

High  Oil  Corn  fin- 
ishes beef  and  pork 
more  rapidly  and  re- 
quires few’er  bushels 
than  ordinai-y  Corn. 

High  Protein 
makes  Corn  a bal- 
anced ration  for 
growing  cattle.  Or- 
dinary Corn  contains 
10  per  cent  protein, 
pedigree  Corn  22.80 
per  cent,.  increase 
12.80  per  cent. 

Prepotency 
increased  by  breed- 
ing. 

Purity  maintained 
by  selecting  for  seed 
only,  ears  which  are 
true  to  type;  and  by 
isolation. 

One  hundred  bush- 
els and  more  of  high 
bred  Corn  have  been 
produced  where  ordi,- 
nary  Corn  yielded 
sixty  bushels. 


7*1  Condon’s  Regenerated  Red 
Hackberry 

The  Createst  Feeding  Corn  Ever  Known 
— Extremely  Early 


if02  Condon’s  Improved  .Golden.  Glow 


702  CONDON’S  Improved 
Golden  Glow 

The  pedigreed  Corn  that  outyielded  all  others  at  the  Winnebago 
County  Corn  Contest  conducted  by  Professor  Ten  Eyck.  43  varie- 
ties competed.  Condon’s  Improved  Golden  Glow  made  a yield  of 
83%  bushels  shelled  corn  per  acre  on  Mr.  Burch’s  farm  in  Seward 
township,  outyielding  even  the  large  late  varieties  such  as  Reid’s 
Yellow  Dent  and  Silver  Mine,  which  are  risky  sorts  in  northern 
latitudes  in  normal  seasons.  When  you  can  get  safe,  sure  Pedi- 
greed Seed  Corn  like  Condon’s  Improved  Golden  Glow,  that  makes 
an  average  yield  of  83%  bushels  per  acre  in  this  county,  you  can't 
afford  to  be  without  some  of  it  on  your  farm.  This  Corn  has  a 
proud  history.  It  has  been  fostered  by  Prof.  Mooi'e,  the  famed 
Corn  specialist  of  the  Wisconsin  University.  It  is  a cross  of  Wis- 
consin No.  8 and  the  famous  North  Stan*  Corn,  combining  the  ex- 
treme earliness  of  the  former  with  the  larger  ears  and  heft  of  the 

The  ears  are  of  very  attractive  appearance,  quite  large,  16  to  18 
latter. 

rowed,  of  symmetrical  shape,  well  filled  from  butt  to  tip  with  .good 
sized  kernels  of  pure  golden-yellow  color  which  are  slightly 
rough  on  the  outer  end  and  are  entirely  free  of  any  tendency  to 
flintiness.  The  stalks  are  about  7 feet  high,  produce  a large 
amount  of  foliage,  making  a splendid  fodder  and  silage,  corn. 
Everybody  seems  to  be. very  enthusiastic  about  it.  Vs  lb.,  12  ctsi.s 
lb.,  20  cts.;  3 lbs.,  50  cts.;  postpaid.  See  wholesale  list  for  prices 


- in  larger  quantities. 


For  Low  Prices  on  Farm  Seeds  in  Quantities  See  Si'eri.!5|  Red  List 


108 


This  is  the  year  to  get  some  real  Seed  Com.  Our  Prices  are  very  reasouahle. 


In  grroTvin??  and  breeding- 
our  seed  corn  strive  to 

produce  the  best,  after  which 
we  add  a fair  profit  for  our 
labor.  If  yfKi  want  something 
real  good  try  a bushe!  or  two. 


CONDON’S 

SEED 


Pedigreed 

CORN 


717  Type  Ear  of  Wisconsin 
No.  7 ■ 


715  “REID’S  YEIiLOW  DENT.”  Recognized  as  the  largest  yielder 
and  the  best  feeding  corn  in  cultivation.  It’s  a prize  winner  for 
quality  and  yield  when  planted  in  localities  south  of  Rockford  and 
a wonder  for  ensilage  in  localities  north  of  Rockford.  Our  seed  is 
truly  extra  fine.  Try  it. 

705  “EARLY  MURDOCK  C OLDEN  DENT,”  also  called  Wisconsin 
No.  13.  The  Murdock  Golden  Dent  Corn  has  been  awarded  sweep- 
stakes  prizes  t-wice  for  the  northern  zone,  comprising  the  states  of 
Minnesota,  Wisconsin,  North  and  South  Dakota  and  Elichigan,  at  the 
National  Corn  Expositions.  It  is  a heavy  yielding  golden  dent  corn, 
outyielding-  most  other  sorts,  having  produced  over  100  bushels  per 
acre  with  good  culture.  Although  it  is  such  a heavy  yielder,  it 
matures  early  enough  to  make  it  well  adapted  for  our  northern 
states.  The  ears,  which  are  large,  with  16  to  20  rows  of  deep 
kernels,  run  very  uniform  and  are  of  a very  distinct  and  handsome 
type. 

713  MINNESO'FA  NO.  13  thoroughly  matures  in  ninety  days  when 
planted  on  favorable  soil  and  in  a good  location,  but  ninety-live  to 
one  hundred  days  places  it  out  of  danger  under  average  conditions. 
It  may  be  planted  as  late  as  the  second  week  in  June  and  vet  safely 
mature  a crop.  INlany  varieties  fail  to  do  well  when  subjected  to 
new  conditions  or  require  sevefial  years  to  become  acclimated.  Min- 
nesota No.  13  Corn,  however,  will  thrive  and  produce  abundantly  on 
almost  any  soil  and  will  do  remarkably  well  under  adverse  conditions 
when  other  varieties  would  fail  entirely.  Color,  yellow. 

717  “SILVER  KING  OR  WISCONSIN  NO.  7.”  This  variety  is  the 
best  white  corn  for  any  location.  Not  quite  as  large  as  some,  but 
sure  to  mature.  This  variety  originated  in  northern  Iowa  and  was 
brought  into  Wisconsin  and  Michigan,  where  it  developed  wonderful 
crops. 

704  “DAKO'I'A  GOLDEN  DEN'F  CORN.”  Tljis  variety  is  all  the 
name  suggests — an  extra  early,  beautiful  yellow  dent  corn.  The 
stalk  is  rather  dv/arf  in  its  growth;  the  ears  are  fair  size  and  well 
placed,  sufficiently  high  above  the  gi'ound  to  admit  the  use  of  a 
corn  binder  in  harvesting  the  crop.  Golden  Dent  is  in  demand  with 
feeders  who  want  something  to  be  used  as  a starter  for  stock  to 
be  fed  in  the  pastures  during  the  fall.  This  variety  will  make  good 
ears  when  closely  planted  in  drills. 

709  “IOWA  SILVER  MINE.”  This  has  been  the  standard  white 
corn  of  Iowa,  where  it  originated,  for  years.  Grows  large,  producing 
good  foliage  and  ears,  average  from  nine  to  twelve  inches  long,  very 
deep,  pure  white  kernels.  Considered  fairly  early,  but  takes  from 
110  to  120  days  to  mature. 

705  “IOWA  CiOLD  MINE.”  A splendid  Yellow  Dent  variety.  This 
corn  is  identical  in  appearance  and  habit  of  growth,  in  size  of  ear 
and  earliness,  and  in  productiveness,  with  the  Iowa  Silver  Rline,  and 
everyone  who  has  tried  it  is  enthusiastic  in  praise  of  this  splendid 
variety. 

730  “AVIMPLE’S  YELLOW  DENT.”  A famous  Dakota  variety  of 
corn.  It  originated  with  Mr.  Wimple,  a corn  specialist  of  South 
Dakota,  and  is  now  largely  planted  over  the  corn  belt  and  through- 
out the  northern  states.  This  varietj-,  which  has  had  a lot  of  careful 
breeding  work  put  on  it,  is  a bright  yellow  corn,  with  an  average 
ear,  producing  kernels  of  unusual  depth. 

707  “GOLD  STANDARD  LEAMING.”  Learning  Corn  is  one  of 
the  ‘oldest  varieties  on  the  market  today.  Was  introduced  away 
back  in  1826.  Has  been  bred  up  so  the  old  parent  would  be  ashamed 
of  itself  today.  Ears  average  from  nine  to  twelve  inches;  deep, 
broad  yellow  kernels,  maturing  in  from  110  to  120  days.  Very  heavy 
foliage. 

700  “BOONE  COUNTY  WHITE.”  The  largest  White  Dent  Corn 
grown,  seldom  matures  in  locality  around  Rockford,  and  is  best 
suited  to  localities  further  south,  where  bumper  crops  are  produced 
of  large,  deep  white  kernels.  Makes  a wonderful  growth  of  fodder, 
and  is  used  for  ensilage  by  many  in  the  northern  states. 

714  NORTHWESTERN  DENT.  The  earliest  Dent  Corn  of  all. 
Known  as  Pony  Dent  and  Smoky  Dent.  Northwestern  Dent  w’ill 
mature  in  Northern  Michigan,  Wisconsin  and  Minnesota  under  ordi- 
nary conditions.  A very  satisfactory  corn  for  “hogging  off.’’  North- 
western Dent  can  be  relied  upon  year  in  and  year  out  to  produce 
a larger  yield,  better  corn  and  mature  more  evenly  than  any  of  the 
other  extra  early  varieties. 

All  the  above  Standard  Varieties  at  the 
following  Uniform  Prices:  pound,  12c; 

pound,  20c;  3 pounds,  50c;  postpaid.  See 
wholesale  list  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


Please  order  by  number  as  well  as  names.  It  will  help' us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


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CONDON’S  GOLDEN  HARVEST.  A splendid  corn  to  sell  in  market  on  the  ear. 
Will  produce  a satisfactory  crop  with  less  favorable  conditions  than  those  re- 
quired by  Reid’s  Dent.  In  numerous  tests  on  both  good  and  poor  soil  we  have 
found  that  it  responds  to  good  soil  and  cultivation  with  an  immense  yield;  it  will 
also  produce  more  corn  with  ordinary  treatment  than  any  other  large-eared 
variety.  The  plant  is  ideal,  the  stalk  being  about  eight  feet  high  with  abundant 
broad  leaves,  and  it  is  so  well  rooted  that  it  withstands  wind  storms  extra  well. 
It  is  comparatively  free  from  barren  stalks.  Ears  are  borne  uniformly  at  about 
four  feet  from  the  ground,  high  enough  to  get  at  the  sun  and  air,  low  enough  to 
be  protected  from  wind  storms  and  just  right  for  husking.  The  shank  is  long, 
allowihg  the  ear. to  droop  when  maturing,  thus  shedding  the  rain  instead  of  hold- 
ing it  in  the  husk,  and,  being  small,  it  is  very  easy  to  break  in  husking,  yet  we 
seldom  find  an  ear  whipped  off  by  the  wind.  The  ears  are  large,  10  to  12  inches 
long,  nearly  cylindrical,  holding  their  size  well  to  the  end,  are  well  rounded  or 
capped  over  at  both  ends  and  have  that  well  groomed  appearance  of  thorough- 
bred corn.  The  fine  shaped  grains,  which  are  set  in  straight  rows,  are  quite  deep 
and  broad  at  the  germ,  end,  thus  making  a solid  or  heavy  ear,  and  they  are  of 
such  rich  yellow  color  and  uniform  size  that  it  is  surely  the  handsomest  corn  we 
have  ever  seen.  Cobs  are  dark  red  and  so  small  that  70  pounds  of  ear  corn  shells 
out  61  pounds.  Vz  pound,  15c;  pound,  25c;  3 pounds,  70c,  postpaid.  See  Wholesale 
List  for  prices  in  larger  quantities  on  all  farm  seed. 


712  Longfellow  Flint 


For  Low  Prices  on  farm  seeds  in  quantities  see  Special  Red  List. 


Thoroughly  Acclimated,  Tested,  Northern  Grown 

701  CONDON’S  Golden  Harvest 


EXTRA  EARLY  SNAPPTisir. 
FLINT  CORN 

Ready  to  Snap  for  Hogs  in  75  to  80  Days 

Every  farmer  should  have  at  least  four  or  five  acres  for  early  fall  feed. 
Always  hard  and  ready  to  feed  when  yon  need  it  badly.  <‘BiU”  Shaw,  President 
of  the  Boone  County  Milk  Dealers’  Association,  say  s:  “Condon,  I couldn’t  afiord 
to  farm  without  some  flint  corn.  It’s  insurance  against  my  main  corn  crop. 
Sometimes  1 snap  and  feed  it  and  other  times  I just  turn  in  my  hogs  and  let  them 
wait  on  themselves,  and,  believe  me,  they  clean  it  up  line.  ’ 

710  IMPROVED  YELIiOVV  YANKEE.  Particularly  adapted  to  the  Northern 
Middle  States.  One  of  the  earliest  and  best  known  yellow  flint  varieties.  The 
ears  are  well  filled  to  the  tips  with  good,  rich,  golden-yellow  kernels.  The  stalks 
grow  five  feet  high  and  often  produce  two  and  three  ears  each.  Will  produce  a 
good  crop  if  planted  as  late  as  July. 

711  KING  PHILLIP.  This  is  an  extra  early  red  flint  sort.  The  ears  are  ten 
inches  long  and  eight-rowed.  On  poor  land  it  does  much  better  in  yield  than 
most  other  sorts.  One  of  the  very  earliest  field  corns. 

712  LONGFELLOW  FLINT.  A beautiful  cob  of  rich,  glossy  yellow,  and  very 
long— -ten  to  fifteen  inches.  The  stalks  grow  to  the  height  of  7 to  feet,  and 
the  ears  are  borne  about  three  feet  from  the  ground.  This  is  a favorite  with 
chicken  raisers  in  the  middle  corn  belt. 

716  SANFORD’S  WHITE  FLINT.  This  is  one  of  the  standard  varieties  of 
flint  corn  and  very  popular.  The  ears  are  of  unusual  length,  twelve  to  fifteen 
inches,  smooth  and  symmetrical  shape,  of  a flinty  white  color.  Stalks  grow  very 
tall,  usually  have  two  to  three  ears,  and  it  is  a splendid  variety  for  fodder, 

71S  SQ,UAW  CORN.  In  color  this  corn  is  blue — almost  black.  It  is  6x- 
tremely  white  inside  and  very  soft.  In  fact,  the  entire  kernel,  except  the  germ,  is 
made  up  of  a soft  starchy  material.  The  Indians  used  it  for  making  flour.  Squaw 
Corn  is  extremely  early  and  makes  good  fodder,  many  planting  it  very  thick  for 
this  purpose.  It  is  a great  yielder. 

All  the  above  Flint  Corn  at  the  following  uniform  prices  % pound,  1SC| 
pound,  20c;  3 pounds,  50e,  postpaid.  See  wholesale  list  for  larger  quantities. 


701  Actual 


GUARANTEE 

We  grant 
you  10  days 
after  arrival 
of  your  seed 
corn,  to  crit- 
ically test 
and  examine 
it.  If  not  up 
to  your  lik- 
ing, ship  it 
back  at  our 
expense  and 
you  will  get 
your  money 
refunded  b y 
return  mail. 
No  wrangling 
here.  You  are 
the  judge; 
you  don’t  take 
any  chance 
buying  of  us. 


photograph  of  CONDON’S  GOLDEN  HARVEST.  Best  100-day  Yellow  Dent 


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Sow  10  lbs.  per  acre  Soy  Beans  with  Ensilage  Corn  for  balanced  ration. 


-CONDON’S  “SILO  KING” 


The  Greatest  Ensilage  Corn 
40  Tons  Per  Acre  Common  Yield 
70  Tons  Have  Actually  Been  Produced 


Ever  Grown 

) By 
r Scale 
) Weight 


A fine  strain  of  ensilage  corn,  selected  by  our- 
selves, which  has  proved  to  be  one  of  the  most 
valuable  and  largest  yielding  ensilage  corns  in 
cultivation.  It  grows  very  tall,  attaining  a height 
of  16  to  20  feet;  is  prolific  in  its  nature,  having 
from  two  to  six  ears  to  the  stalk,  makes  a heavy 
thick  growth  of  fodder,  and  is  altogether,  in  our 
opinion  and  in  the  opinion  of  those  who  have  tested 
it,  the  best  and  most  productive  of  ensilage  corns. 
^ lb.,  13  ets.;  lb.,  20  cts.;  3 lbs.,  50  cts.,  iiostpaid. 
See  wholesale  list  for  iniees  iu  larger  «niautities. 


Giant  Red  Cob  Fodder  Corn 

An  Old  Time  Favorite 

A tall  growing  southern  variety  which  is  very 
popular  all  over  the  country.  In  Canada  it  seems 
to  have  the  preference  over  any  other  sort,  per- 
haps because  it  has  been  very  widely  grown  and 
will  produce  a large  tonnage  in  a short  space  of 
time.  It  grows  very  tall  and  very  leafy.  The  seed 
is  white  and  grows  on  red  cobs,  thus,  giving  it 
the  name.  Vs  lb.,  10  cts.;  lb.,  18  cts.;  3 lbs.,  48  cts., 
postpaid.  See  wholesale  list  for  larger  quantities. 


Belvidere,  III.  ' . ■ 

I just  could  not  help  writing  you  about  our  Silo 
King-  Corn.  When  I took  the  Corn  out  to  the  Farm 
my  man  said  he  would  not  plant  it.  He  wanted 
home  grown  seed  same  as  he  had  always  used. 

I talked  him  into  planting  it,  and  when  we  filled 
our  silo  last  week  I wish  you  could  have  seen  my 
man.  He  now  takes  all  the  credit.  The  neighbors 
who  helped  will  all  want  some  of  this  seed.  We  filled- 
a 40  ft.  silo  with  a little  over  half  the  acres  that 
We  used  last  year.  We  will  have  to  haA^e  Silo  King 
Corn  next  spring. FRED  G.  STALT^. 


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719  White  Cob  Ensilage  Corn  standard  Variety 

A pure  white  Corn  with  a white  cob  of  tall'..;' 
growth,  short  joints  and  leafy,  giving  an  abund-,-  ^ 
ance  of  fodder;  sweet,  tender  and  juicy,  cropping  I 
as  high  as  45  tons  per  acre.  It  j.s  a popular  stand- 
ard variety  which  has  a wide  reputation  all  over 
the  country  and  may  be  successfully  grov/n  for  , 
fodder  in  almost  any  latitude.  Drill  1V4  bushels  | 
to  the  acre  in  rows  ft.  apart.  Vz  lb.,  10  cts.; 

!b.,  18  cts.;  3 lbs.,  48  qts.,  postpaid.  See  wholesale 
list  for  prices  in  larger  quantities. 


Please  order  by  number  as  well  as  names.  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  RocKiord,  Illinois. 


Ill 


ORDER 


Your  Potatoes, 
Onion  Sets, 
Asparagus  and 
Rhubarb  Roots 
Early  with  Your 
Seed  Order 


POTATO 
EYES 

By 

Mail 

from 

elected  Red 
^iver  Valley 
grown 
seed 


My  Dear  Friends: 


Tliose  of  yon  wlio  live  a long  distance  from 
us,  and  want  to  get  some  excellent  iSeed  Pota- 
toes at  a reasonable  ]»rice  without  paying  more 
transportation  charges  than  the  cost  of  the 
seed,  just  take  a '‘IIP”  and  let  us  send  you  a 
hundred  Potato  Eyes  that  aie  cut  from 
hand-select  Northc'in  Grown  Potatoes,  and  you 
just  plant  one  seed  to  each  liill  with  eye  facing 
up,  cultivate  just  in  the  ordinary  way, 
and  you’ll  harvest  a bumper  crop  of 
as  fine  Potatoes  as  you  ever  raised. 
The  beauty  of  buying  Potato  ]'iye.>  fer 
seed  is  we  can  ship  by  mail  at  any 
time  in  the  year,  so  customers  living 
in  California,  Texas  or  any  southern 
state  can  get  their  seed  on  time, 
whereas  if  you  buy  the  big  tuber 
we  cannot  ship  with  safety  before 
March  15th  to  25th,  and  that’s  too 
late  on  early 
varieties  for 
southern  plant- 
ers. Customers 
who  reside  1 to 
300  miles  from 


us  should  get  a few  by  mail  for  real  early 
jilanting,  and  for  your  main  crop  we  can  ship 
tlie.  full  tuber  in  ample  time. 

All  varieties  described  on  the  two  preced- 
ig  pages  at  the  following  uniform  prices:  50  eyes,  55c; 
00  eyes,  95c;  200  eyes,  $1.85;  500  eyes,  $4.25;  1,000  eyes, 
7.95,  postpaid. 

Read  all  descriptions,  select  those  best  suited  to  your 
king,  and  let  us  have  your  order  early,  please. 

HIS  SAMH  KIND  AND  QI  AIATV  AVK  HAA"K  NOAV 
STOUKD  FOU  YOl  R .SPRINH  ORDERS 

October  29. 

Just  received  by  express  my  four  bushels  of  your 
Seed  Potatoes,  and  must  tell  you  they  are  the  finest 
seed  I e\ev  got.  I shall  send  another  order  later. 

S.  A . Strong-,  Saint  Cloud,  Florida. 


No  Less  Than  50  Eyes  of  Any 
Variety  Furnished 


For  Low  Prices  on  farm  seeds  in  quantities  see  Special  Red  List. 


113 


This  is  the  yea4r  to  change  your  Potato  Seed.  We  have  the  best. 


I certaijily  had  luck 

with  all  of  my  .seed  which  I or- 
dered from  you  and  iny  Irish 
Potatoes  especially.  They  were 
the  finest  thaf  I ever  saw 
growsi  in  this  part  of  the  eoun- 
try.  Pveryhody  that  saw  them 
said  they  were  the  finest  they 
ever  saw  grown.  I think  I will 
he  a help  to  you  to  sell  them 
next  season,  as  1 am-  going  to 
order  s((me  more  of  them. 

C.  P.  SPIVKY. 

ll.  Yo.  t Chilton,  Texas. 


767  Pure  Early- 
Six  Weeks 

An  Karly  Ohio  Seedling 

This  remarkably  early  Potato 
is  especially  valuable  to  the  mar- 
ket gardener,  and  for  those  with 
a small  garden  who  grow  for 
extra  early  Potatoes  only.  It  is 
I'eady  for  use  ten  days  ahead  of 
Early  Ohio;  of  excellent  quality; 
abundant  hearers  and  a good 
keeper.  In  shape  it  is  identical 
with  the  Early  Ohio:  coloi-  much 
lighter:  skin  very  smooth,  with 
few  very  shallow  eyes.  This 
should  be  planted  largely  and 
you  will  be  well  repaid  with  re- 
sults. 


767  Pure  Early  Six  Weeks 


fss  Improved  Extra 
Early  Ohio 

The  Early  Ohio  is  the  best  all-round 
potato  everywhere.  Although  it  ma- 
tures extremely  early,  it  will  keep  as 
well  and  as  long  as  most  of  the  late 
varieties.  Many  people  are  under  the 
impression  that  the  Early  Ohio  is  only 
for  early  eating,  imt  it  will  remain 
lirm  and  sound  until  June  if  properly 
stored.  Early  Ohio  is  of  a nice  oval 
form,  very  smooth,  with  eyes  Hush 
with  the  surface.  The  color  varies  a 
great  deal,  depending  on  the  conditions 
of  the  soil,  and  ranges  from  light  flesli 
color  to  a deep  shade  of  red.  The 
tubers  are  of  medium  to  large  size, 
very  firm,  with  • fine  graimM  white 
meat.  Early  Ohio  is  an  old  standard 
potato,  producing  from  155  to  250 
bushels  per  acre.  _ It  is  very  seldom 
affected  by  blight. 


liS  Improved  Extra  Early  Ohio 


769  Genuine 
Irish  Cobbler 

In  shape  the  Cobbler  is  round,  with 
oval  cross-section.  Skin  is  white, 
well  netted.  Flesh  pure  pearly  white. 
Its  cooking  qualities  and  fiavor  are 
first  class.  Tubers  are  of  good  size, 
no  smiall  ones,  and  very  smooth  and 
free  from  scab.  The  Irish  Cobbler  is 
one  of  the  most  reliable  of  the  first 
early  sorts  and  an  unusually  heavy 
vielder  for  an  early  potato,  excelling 
many  of  the  late  main  crop  varieties 
in  this  respect.  It  ripens  very  evenly, 
every  hill  seeming  to  ripen  at  one 
time.  Its  strong  growth,  earliness, 
productiveness,  fine  eating  quality, 
and  handsome  appearance  will  al- 
waj^s  cause  a good  demand  for  the 
Irish  Cobbler. 

When  it  first  came  out,  several 
years  ago,  people  did  not  seem  to 
realize  what  a really  good  potato  it 
was,  and  did  not  take  hold  of  it  very 
rapidly.  The  last  three  years  it  has 
seemed  to  come  to  the  front  by  leaps 
and  bounds,  and  although  nearly  all 
potato  seedsmen  are  growing  it  ex- 
tensively the  supply  has  not  nearly 
been  equal  to  the  demand.  Last  sea- 
son it  was  almost  impossible  to  buy 
Irish  Cobblers  at  any  price. 


'69  Cieiiuine  “Red  River”  Irish  Cobbler 


See  Wholesale  Red  List  for  special  prices  on  all  Potatoes. 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois.  113 

You  Have 
It  in 
CONDON’S 
Early 
Snow* 
flake 


This  is 
Year  to 
Change 
Your 
Potato 
Seed 
Get  the 
Best 


r^^Field  of  CONDON’S  Early  Snowflake  POTATOES 


Yield  This  Season  327  Bushels  Per  Acre  Actual  Scale  Weight 


The  'Earliest  and  Best  Big  Potato  Grown 

Only  a few  days  later  than  Six  Weeks  and  twice  as  large,  tubers  very  smooth,  solid,  nearly  round, 
as  shown  in  picture.  The  Biggest  Yielder  we  have  ever  seen.  See  the  white  flesh  of  the  cut  one. 
Looks  good  enough  to  eat  raw.  We  have  grown  Potatoes  for  years,  trying  out  all  known  varieties 
in  our  mammoth  trial  grounds,  and  in  all  our  years’  experience  we  have  never  grown  or  seen  any- 
thing to  equal  in  quality,  yield,  hardiness  or  flavor  Our  Early  Snowflake.  For  baking  this  grand 
variety  beats  them  all.  They  will  bake  when  dug  from  the  fields  in  July.  Something  other  varie- 
ties won’t  do.  While  this  is  an  early  variety  it  is  equally  as  good  for  winter  use.  Will  keep  fully 
as  good,  if  not  better,  than  the  standard  winter  varieties.  It  is  also  a great  draught  resister  and 
will  produce  a,  crop  where  other  sorts  fail.  Our  seed  stock  is  grown  in  the  Red  River  District  where 
blight  and  scab  are  unknown.  Condon’s  Early  Snowflake  was  a sport  from  Irish  Cobbler  and  is  a much 
heavier  yielder  and  better  in  all  respects  than  its  old  parent  variety,  which  was  hard  to  beat. 
When  we  say  it  is  better  we  mean  it.  Our  crop  this  year  outyielded  any  other  sort  over  25  per 
cent.  This  is  some  increase  to  be  considered.  When  growing  Potatoes  why  not  grow  the  best?  Our 
supply  is  limited,  so  we  ask  that  you  place  your  order  early  that  we  may  reserve  enough  of  this 
grand  variety  to  take  ca,re  of  your  requirements.  We  will  make  shipment  in  proper  season.  For 
prices  see  wholesale  List. 


Notice  What  Your  Neighbor  Says  About 
the  Quality  of  Our  Seed  Potatoes 


Bluffs,  111.,  Nov.  29,  1921. 

Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen. 

Dear  Sirs:  I received  the  Potatoes  yesterday  and  am  well 
pleased,  as  it  is  choice  seed.  Thanking  you,  I am 

Yours  truly,  Wm.  Hufker. 


You  Will  Make  Money  by  Planting  Our  Northern  Grown  Pure  Seed. 


KINDLY  NOTE 

If  you  order  early  we  can  supply  you  the 
same  high  quality  of  Seed  Potatoes  that 
we  shipped  this  gentleman. 


j?or  Low  Prices  on  farm  seeds  in  quantities  see  Special  Red  List. 


114  Order  Your  Seed  Potatoes  early.  Will  reserve  some  fine  seed  for  you  and  ship  when  weather  peTmifi. 

Minnesota  Grown  Red  River  Valley 

Hand  Sorted  SEED  POTATOES 

Grown  Expressly  for  Seed  from  Pedigreed  Stock 
by  Mr.  Schroeder,  the  Potato  Wizard 


770  Improved  Green  Mountain 

Green  Mountain  is  one  of  the  best  main  crop  late  Potatoes.  Is  becoming  more  popular  year  after 
year.  In  many  sections  it  surpasses  all  other  late  sorts.  It  thrives  in  all  soils  and  most  localities.  Green 
Mountain  is  noted  for  its  wonderful  yields  of  extra  big  tubers  and  we  have  never  seen  a single  appearance 
of  hollow  centers  which  appear  in  many  varieties.  The  picture  is  a photograph  of  an  average  size  Po- 
tato. They  grow  oblong  and  somewhat  flattened.  Eyes  are  few  and  practically  no  waste  when  peeling. 
Flesh  is  white,  solid  and  always  cooks  dry  and  mealy.  See  Wholesale  List  for  price. 


771  Carman  No.  3 

is  a standard  variety  you  can  bank  on.  Has  a 
creamy  white  skin  slightly  netted.  Will  stand  rough 
handling  and  shipping.  It  keeps  perfectly,  being  in 
best  condition  late  in  the  season. 

772  Rural  New  Yorker 

Another  good  late  variety  and  one  of  the  large 
yielders  of  oval  form  rather  flat  with  few  and  shallow 
ej^es.  Cooks  dry  and  mealy. 


773  Sir  Walter  Raleigh 

A white  skinned  main  crop  Potato  much  resem- 
bling Rural  New  Yorker,  only  a few  days  later. 

774  Burbank 

A good  old-time  standard  main  cropper  of  good 
size,  fine  grained,  oblong  form  and  excellent  yielder. 
For  prices  on  all  varieties  see  Wholesale  Red  List. 


NOTICE: 


Order  your  seed  potatoes  at  once.  We  will  reserve  our  choicest  seed  for  you 
and  make  shipment  just  as  early  in  the  spring  as  weather  will  permit  v/ithout 
danger  of  freezing.  See  Wholesale  List  for  Low  Prices. 


For  Low  Prices  on  farm  seeds  in  quantities  see  Special  Red  List, 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois. 


115 


Phlox 


FLOWER  SEEDS 

Surely  there  is  nothing  more  beautiful  in  this  world  than 
flowers!  A garden  of  flowers  around  the  house  makes  it  a 
real  home.  Nothing  can  take  the  place  of  a flower-garden. 
For  the  sake  of  little  children,  and  for  all  that  is  good  in  the 
Avorld,  surround  your  home  with  the  refining  and  uplifting 
influence  of  flowers.  The  most  beautiful  flowers  imaginable 
may  be  grown  successfully  from  our  ‘‘Sure  Crop”  Seed  if 
cultural  directions  which  are  printed  on  all  packages  are  care- 
fully followed.  Flower  Seeds  come  in  several  classifications 
and  should  be  planted  as  follows: 


Hardy  Asmiials.  Seed  may  be  sown  in  the  open 
ground  in  eaily  spring.  The  plants  will  flower  and 
die  in  the  one  season. 

Tender,  or  Half  Hardy  Annuals.  Seeds  should 
be  sown  in  boxes  in  the  house  or  in  hot-beds  dur- 
ing March  or  April  and  the  plants  set  out  in  the 
open  ground  in  May.  They  will  flower  for  the  one 
season  and  die. 

Hardy  Biennials.  Sow  seed  as  you  would  the 
hardy  annual.  The  plants  will  not  bloom  until  the 
following  yeax%  after  which  they  die. 

Tender,  or  Half  Hardy  Biennials.  Seed  should  be 
sown  as  you  would  the  half  hardy  annuals.  The 


plants  require  protection  during  the  winter.  They 
will  bloom  and  die  the  following  season. 

Hardy  Perennials.  Seeds  may  be  sown  in  early 
spring,  or  during  July  and  August  to  produce  plants 
that  will  flower  the  next  season,  and  continue  to 
bloom  each  succeeding  year.  Seed  of  some  hardy 
perennials  if  sown  very  early  will  produce  plants 
that  will  bloom  the  same  season.  It  is  unnecessary 
to  give  protection  to  these  plants  during  the  winter, 
but  it  will  prove  beneficial  to  the  plants  if  a cover- 
ing of  leaves,  litter  or  strawy  manure  is  provided. 

Half  Hardy  Perennials.  Sow  seed  as  you  would 
the  half  hardy  annuals.  If  plants  are  set  out  in  the 
open  ground  they  must  be  lifted  before  frost, 
potted  up  and  taken  in  the  house  during  the. winter. 


Aid  in  Selecting  Flower  Seeds 

For  Various  Purposes  and  Situations 
We  offer  Seeds  of  all  undermentioned  varieties,  descriptions  and  prices  of 
wh'.ch  may  be  readily  found  in  the  Catalogue  by  referring  to  index  page  6. 


ALL  FLOWER  SEEDS 
POSTPAID 


FLOWERING 
GARDEN  ANNUALS 

and  other  plants  that  at- 
t a i n perfection  and 
flower  the  first  season 
from  seed.  Sorts  marked 
* are  best  for  massing  in 
beds  and  those  not 
starred  are  excellent 
either  in  massed  beds 
or  to  cut  for  bouquets. 
Asters 
Antirhinum 
♦Alyssum 
*Ageratum 
♦Anchusa 
♦Balsam 

•Burning  Bush  or 
Kochia 
•Brachycome 
Butterfly  Flower — 
Schyanthus 
•Bachelor’s  Button 
Can  Jytuft 
•Calliopsis 
Carnation 
•Canna 
Calendula 
Cosmos 
•Cockscomb 
Chrysanthemum 
Cleome  Pungens 


ANNUAL  CLIMBERS 

Centaurea 
*Coix  Lachrymae 
Daisy  African  Golden 
♦Daisy  Blue 
♦Datura 

♦Dianthus  Pinks 
♦Eschscholtzia  or  Cali- 
fornia Poppy 
♦Everlasting  Flowers 
♦Feverfew 
♦Four  O’clock 
♦Gypsophila 
Gaillardias 
♦Hollyhocks 
♦Lobelia 
♦Larkspur 
♦Mignonette 
♦Marigold 
♦Pansies 

♦Nasturtiums  Dwarf 
♦Petunia 
♦Portulaca 
Poppy 
♦Phlox 
♦Salpiglossis 
♦Ricinus — Castor  Oil 
Bean 
♦Salvia 
♦Stocks 
♦Sunflower 
♦Verbena 
♦Woolflower 
♦Wild  Flower  Garden 
Zinnias 


ANNUAL  CLIMBERS 
For  covering:  Porches 
and  to  furnish  quick 
shade  these  are  all  good. 

Balloon  Vine 

Beans — Scarlet  Runner 

Canary  Bird  Flower 

Cardinal  Climber 

Cobaea  Scandens 

Cypress  Vine 

Wild  Cucumber  Vine 

Dolichos,  Hyacinth  Bean 

Gourds 

Humulus 

Ice  Plant 

MomoT’dica 

Moonflower 

Morning  Glory 

Nasturtiums — Tall 

Sweet  Peas 

Thunbergia 

HALF  HARDY 
ANNUALS 
Pleliotrope 

PERENNIAL  CLIMB- 
ERS, HARDY 

Plant  in  a permanent 
location.  These  attain 
perfection  after  second 
year. 

Ampelopsis 
Clematis 
Centrosema 
Linaria 
Kudzu  Vine 


TENDER  PERENNIAL 
Smilax  CLiaiBER 
TENDER  PERENNIAL 

These  are  especially  de- 
sirable for  House  Plants 
during  the  winter. 
Abutilon 
Bird  of  Paradise 
Geranium 
Lantana 

Chinese  Primrose 

HARDY  PERENNIALS 
Sow  in  permanent  lo- 
cations for  solid  bed 
effect. 

Canterbury  Bells 
Columbine 

Daisy — Beilis  Perennis 

Daisy — Shasta 

Digitalis — Fox  Glove 

Forget-Me-Not 

Hollyhocks 

Poppy 

Baby  Rose  Seed 
Sweet  William 
SCabiosa 
Violet 

HALF  HARDY 
PERENNIAL 
Dahlia 
Verbena 
Wall  Flower 
TENDER  BIENNIAL 
If  seeded  early  will 
bloom  first  season. 
Antirrhinum 


116 


Asters  Are  so  Easily  Grown  AH  Should  Have  Them 


Helen  Condon 

The  Purity  White  Aster 

Creation  in  the  Flowering  Kingdom 

]\Iost  beautiful  White  Aster  ever  introduced.  Named  after  the 
iginator,  “Helen  Condon,”  the  girl  in  the  picture,  who  found  it 
five  years  ago  in  a field  of  Giant  Flowered  Seedlings.  The  above  pho- 
tograph tells  the  true  story.  When  this  Mammoth  White  Aster  was 
discovered  five  years  ago  v.’e  thought  it  impossible  to  improve  on 
it,  but  we  must  acknowledge  we  were  wrong  as  the  size  today  as 
well  as  color  is  beyond  description.  It  is  simply  gorgeous,  flowers 
often  measuring  belter  than  six  inches  across.  All  double  and  serai- 
double,  borne  on  long,  upright,  branching  stems,  m.aking  it 
truly  a prize  sort  for  massing  in  beds,  bouquets  or  cut  flower 
purposes.  The  girl  in  the  picture  is  only  thirteen  years  old, 
and  she  does  most  of  the  work  taking  care  of  this  grand 
Aster,  which  is  named  after  her — “Helen  Condon,  Purity 
White.”  Just  stop  and  consider  what  can  be  done  if  one  only 
ries  a little.  All  lovers  of  flowers  should  surely  try  this 
grand  Aster.  Pkf.,  14  oz.,  60  cts.;  i/4  oz.,  $1.10;  % oz., 

S2.005  oz.,  SP3.50. 


21  American  Beauty 

Identical  in  coloring  as  the  world’s 
famous  American  Beauty  Rose.  It  is 
without  question  a most  distinct  and  valu- 
able variety.  Similar  in  type  of  flower 
and  growth  to  Helen  Condon,  The  Purity 
White,  only  color  a deep  Rose.  Pkt.,  10 
ets.;  14  ©z.,  45  ets.j  % oz,,  75  cts.i  i/g  <>*•» 
^1.355  oz.,  $2.50, 


Kind  Friends: 

My  Asters  this  year 
are  gorgeous  beyond 
description.  T hey 
are  the  admiration 
of  everybody.  My 
bed  of  Helen  Condon 
Purity  White  Asters 
are  s t r o n 
plants  com- 
pletely ladened 
w i t li  abun- 
dance of  blos- 
s o m s that 
measure  four 
inches  across. 

I never  sell 
them,  but  make 
a practice  of 
sending  them 
to  sick  friends 
and  to  patients 
at  the  hospital, 
who  would  not 
otherwise  be 
remembered. 

Mrs.  H.  W. 
King,  216  Gar- 
field Ave.,  Elk- 
hart, Ind. 


Amer-ieaii  Beauty  Aster 


117 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois.  ^ ^ 

CONDON’S  SUPERB  GIANT  MIXED 


23 

One  of  our  Specialties 

graph  Best 

one-third 
natural 
size. 

See 

painting 
from 
nature 
back  cover 
of  catalog. 


Special 


Offer 


No.  20 


One 


Liberal 


Package 


Each 


of  Our 


Entire  Line  of  Distinct  Asters  as  listed 
pages  116,  117  and  118““  13 
separate  kinds  and  packages. 

Only  90  cts..  Postpaid. 


ASTERS 

The  largest 
and  most 
I beautiful  of 
all  Asters. 
This  mixture 
contains 
the  very 
cream  selected 
from  all 
the  leading 

Giant 
Flowered 
Varieties 

carefully 
blended 
^ for  color, 
uniformity 
of  stem  and 
blossoming 
period  as 
illustrated  in 
half-tone  cut. 
You  will  be 
delighted 
with  their 
gorgeousness. 
The  artistic 
beauty  and 
immense 
size  of 

25  CONDON’S 
SUPERB 
Giant  Mixed  Asters 

have  won  for  them  universal 
admiration  and  praise.  Full 
directions  how  to  grow  them 
printed  on  each  packet. 

Pkt.  10  cts.  ^ oz.  35  cts,  y4  oz. 
SS  cts,  % oz,  $1 .00.  oz,  $1 ,7*5, 


Common  Sense  Culture  Directions  Printed  on  every  package. 


118 


See  page  4 for  mformation  how  to  grow  Aster  Plants. 


Actual  Photograph  % Natural  Size  of  Flowers 

CONDON’S  Giant  American 

ASTERS 

Snowball  ^ most  profuse  bloomer,  a single  plant 
w LTciAi  often  producing  as  many  as  25  to  30  pure 
snow-white  flowers,  globular  in  form  and  of  good  size.  Ten 
inches  high.  Pkt.,  S cts.;  oz„  40  ets.;  oz.,  spl.OO. 

•>»  'Rrkvnl  Piifrfclia  ^ truly  royal  flower,  not  only  in 
iXwjriii  sturdy  character  of  the  plant,  but 

also  in  the  great  size  and  Substance  of  the  bloom,  and  the 
imperial  richness  of  color  in  the  flower.  Of  branching  type 
with  splendid  blooms  on  long  stems.  Pkt.,  7 et.s.;  Ys  oz.,  40 
cts.;  oz.,  .$1.90. 

oo  This  grand  late-blooming 

22  DiUCDirQ  r\ZUr&  D1U0  Branching  Aster  is  unsur- 
passed for  a bountiful  supply  of  beautiful  flowers.  Lovely, 
large  double  flowers  of  rich,  true  lavender — a shade  ap- 
proaching a deep  azure  blue.  Pkt.,  10  cts.;  Ys  oz.,  40  cts. 
oz„  .$2.00. 

PsTilr  Large  flowers,  intensely  double,  cov- 
iJ'a.y  i iiin.  ering  plants  in  profusion.  Color  a 

beautiful  light  sea  shell  pink.  Flowers  medium  early  and  con- 
tinuously. Branching.  Pkt.,  7 cts.;  Ys  oz.,  .^0  cts.;  oz.,  $1.75. 

30  Lavender  Gem  aoubie. 


ening  with  age. 


Pkt. 


of  exciuisite  lavender  shade  deep- 
8 cts.;  % oz.,  SO  cts.;  oz.,  $1.75. 


Giant  Comet  Type,Mixed 

of  12  to  15  inches.  Early  blooming.  Long,  wavy  and 
twisted  petals  resembling  _ Japanese  chrysanthemums. 


Pkt. 


A fine  Amer- , 


6 cts.;  Ys  oz.,  2.5  cts.;  oz.,  $1.50. 

32  Semple’s  Branching  Type,  Mixed 

producing  handsome  double  flowers  on  long  stems,  all  colors, 
mixed.  Pkt.,  4 cts,;  % oz.,  15  cts.;  oz.,  $1.00. 

* TriMryThe  Blost  Brilliant  Aster  Ever  Produced  and 

25  r ire  ixing  the  nearest  approach  to  scarlet  yet  obtained, 
a color  previously  unknown  in  this  popular  flower.  Habit 
very  compact,  not  more  than  10  Inches  in  height,  with  large, 
beautifully  incurved  flowers.  Pkt.,  S cts.;  Ys  oz.,  30  cts.;  oz., 
$1.75. 

C*m€rr%  Acf^fc^he  most  beautiful  of  the  newer 
vJlctnk  %*.regvr  iAo ter©  types  of  American  Branching  Asters. 

The  flowers  are  of  immense  size,  usually  measuring  from  four 
to  five  inches  in  diameter,  and  borne  on  stems  twelve  inches  or 
more  in  length.  Their  lasting  qualities  when  cut  are  unsur- 
passed. The  petals  of  these  are  most  attractively  curled  and 
twisted.  • ■ 

oo  Pinlr  ^ delicate  shell  pink.  Pkt., 

28  \jiant  K^regO  rinK  lo  et.s.;  % oz.,  so  cts.;  oz.,  $1.75. 

Pkt.,  10  cts.;  Ys  oz„  SO  cts.; 


Giant  Creg©  Lavender 


oz.,  $1.75. 


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17  Antirrhinum 

ANTIRRHINUM 

(Snapdragon) 

Tender  Iliennial 

Beautiful  spikes  of  gayly 
colored  flowers  produced 
abundantly.  These  are  very 
easily  grown  and  the  plants 
will  live  over  winter  if  given 
slight  protection. 

17  Giant  Mixed 

Flowers  double  the  size  of 
older  sorts,  more  closely  set 
on  the  stems  and  colors  more 
clear  and  brilliant.  Alili  CON- 
ORS MIXED.  Pkt.,  8 ct.s.;  Vh 
oz.,  ‘k*  ots. 

18  Tom  Thumb 

Finest  mixed.  Pkt.,  6 ct.s.; 
Vs  oz.,  25  fts. 

AMPELOPSIS 

14  Quinquefolia 

True  Virginia  Creeper.  Pkt., 

10  ot.s.;  «*'*  25  ets. 

ALYSSUM 

Hardy  Annual 

13  Sweet 

The  well-knov/n  sort.  Should 
be  in  every  garden.  Pkt.,  5 
ets.;  oz.,  .50  ot.s. 

12  Little  Gem 

Also  called  Carpet  of  Snow. 
Very  dwarf;  only  3 or  4 inches 
in  height.  A single  plant  will 
cover  a space  a foot  in  diam- 
eter. Densely  covered  from 
spring  until  fall  with  beauti- 
ful spikes  of  deliciously  fra- 
g'rant  white  flowers.  Pkt.,  7 
ets.;  1/4  oz.,  15  ets.;  oz..  60  ets. 


11  Ageratum 

n AGERATUM 

Hardy  Annual 

Suitable  for  pot  culture 
or  bedding,  bearing  in  pro- 
fusion clusters  of  feathery 
flowers.  This  mixture  of 
colors  contains  the  beauti- 
ful amethyst  blue.  Pkt.,  5 
ets.;  % oz.,  15  ets.;  oz,,  75 
ets. 


AMPELOPSIS 

Hardy  Perennial 
Climber 

15  Veitchii 

Japanese  Ivy.  Bos- 
ton Ivy.  An  intro- 
duction from  Japan 
which  is  perfectly 
hardy;  30  to  60  feet. 
It  clings  firmly  and 
permanently  to 
walls,  trees,  etc.  In 
great  favor  in  the 
cities  for  covering 
bare  brick  walls. 
Leaves  deciduous. 
Pkt.,  10  ets.;  Vs  oz., 
25  ets. 


Abntilon,  Choic- 
est Hybrids 


10  ABUTILON 


15  Ampelopsis 


I'ender  Perennial 

California  Bell  Flower.  Flowering  Maple. 
1 to  3 feet;  easily  grown  and  always  in 
bloom.  Pretty,  drooping,  bell-shaped  flowers, 
on  slender,  thread-like  stems.  Some  sorts 
are  large  and  flaring,  others  crinkled  like 
crepe  or  shining  like  satin,  and  some  so  full 
as  to  be  almost  double.  The  colors  are 
white,  lemon,  rose,  scarlet  and  crimson,  as 
well  as  yellow  and  red  shades.  These  abu- 
tilons  make  handsome  house  plants.  ChoiC' 
est  Hybrids.  Pkt.,  10  ets.;  14  ox.,  75  ct.s, 

BALSAM 

Tender  Annual 

38  Condon’s  Defiance  Balsam 

Sometimes  Knowu  as  Toueh-aie-NoU.  Are 
distinctly  Camellia-flowered;  with  the  broad 
petals  finely  reflexed  or  curved  outward  as 
in  the  Camellia  Japonioa,  The  individual 
flowers  frequently  measure  two  and  a half 
inches  across.  The  plants,  when  grown  in 
rich  soil  and  given  sufficient  room,  form  sym- 
metrical, well-branched,  erect  bushes,  the 
branches  being  almost  literally  covered  with 
the  fine,  large,  and  very  double  flowers.  Con- 
don’s Defiance  Mixed.  Pkt.,  7 ets.;  14 
23  ets.;  oz.,  -I?! .00. 

ANCHUSA 

Hardy  Annual 

16  The  Heavenly  Blue  Flower 

It  grows  about  2 feet  high, 
branching  freely  and  bearing 
a.  profusion  of  the  most  lovely 
flowers  similar  in  all  respects 
to  the  Forget-Me-Not.  Pkt., 
8 ets.;  14  oz.,  15  ots. 


Alyssum,  Little  Gem 


38  Balsam  or  Lady  Slipper 


Anebnsa,  the  Heavenly 
Blue  Flower 


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37 


RT  BalsaiJi  Apple 
(i^lomoruiea) 

MOMORDICA 

Tender  Annual  Climber 


A rapid  growing  vine  bearing  large 
bright  colored  fruits  known  as  Bal- 
sam Apple  and  Balsam  Pear.  Foliage 
ornamental,  and  fruits  are  golden 
yellow,  opening  When  ripe,  showing 
a bright  carmine  center.  A fine  vine 
for  trailing  over  stumps,  rockeries, 
etc.  Packet,  5 cts.;  % ounce,  15  cts. 

BURNING  BUSH  OR  KOCHIA 


Hardy  Annual 


Makes  a beauti- 
ful specimen 
plant,  or  grown  in 
hedge  form  is 
equally  attractive. 
Grows  about  3 
feet  high,  forming 
a perfect  pyra- 
midal - shaped  cy- 
press bush,  with 
fine  feathery, 
light  green  foli- 
age. Pkt.,  4 cts.; 

•oz.,  25  cts.  . 


Braehycome 


44  Butterfly  Flower 


Bachelor’s 

Button 


BRACHYCOME 

Tender  Annual 
SWAN  RIVER  DAISY 

F r e e - flowering 
d war  f -growing  an- 
nuals, covered  during 
the  greater  part  of 
the  summer  w i t h a 
profusion  of  pretty 
bine  or  white  flowers; 
su’iable  for  edgings, 
small  beds  or  pot  cul- 
ture. Packet,  5 cts.; 
^ ounce,  35  cts. 


BUTTERFLY  FLOWER 

(“Schizanthus”)  Hardy  Annual 
Poor  M a n’s  Orchid.  Fringed 
flower  of  rich  and  varied  colors.  It 
blossoms  in  lavish  profusion.  Col- 
ors, purple,  white  and  rose.  Packet, 
5 cts.;  ounce,  50  cts. 


^oBEANS,  SCARLET 
RUNNER 

Annual  Climber 
A Favorite  Old-Fashioned 
Climber  — One  of  the  very 
few  beans  that  are  both  or- 
namental a n d useful.  It 
grows  to  a height  of  10  to 
12  feet,  and  is  covered  from 
July  until  heavy  frost  with 
ebisters  'of  beautiful  scarlet 
dowers.  Packet,  5 cts.;  % 
lb.,  15  cts. 


41  Bird  of  Paradise  Flower 

BIRD  OF  PARADISE 

Tender  Perennial 

This  striking  and  attractive 
flower  has  lately  become  widely 
popular.  The  blossoms  are  of  a 
rich  golden  yellow,  about  21/3  inches 
in  diameter,  produced  in  large 
trusses,  the  most  striking  feature 
being  the  long,  incurving  stamens 
and  pistils  of  a beautiful,  bright 
crimson  color.  Packet,  10  cts. 

BACHELOR'S  BUHON 

Hardy  Annual 

The  national  flower  of  Ger- 

many, where  they  call  it  the 
“Corn  Flower,”  or  “Kaiser  Blu- 

men,”  also  known  as  the  “Blue 
Bottle,”  and  “Bagged  Sailor.” 

Double  mixed.  Packet,  5 cts; 

ounce,  30  cts. 


40  Scarlet  Runner  Bean 


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Hardy  Annual 
(Giant  Flowering  Marguerite) 

Flower  in  or  4 Month.s  from  Seed 

These  lovely,  fras’rant  Carnations 
produce  fine  double  flowers  which  often 
measure  three  inches  across.  The  va- 
riety of  color  includes  white,  blush, 
deep  pink,  salmon,  carmine,  scarlet, 
dark  crimson,  maroon  and  many  beau- 
tifully variegated  flowers.  Most  of 
them  have  beautifully  fringed  petals 
and  are  delightfully  fragrant. 

All  Choicest  Colors  Mixed.  The  fin- 
est strain.  Pkt.,  S cts.;  oz.,  40  ets. 


Fnipre.ss 

CANDYTUFT 

Hardy  Annual 

50  Empress  or  Giant  Hyacinth- 
Flowered 

I An  improved  strain,  producing  im- 
Imense  trusses  of  pure  white  bloom 
'frequently  measuring  4 inches  in 
length  by  2 inches  through.  Fine 
for  bedding  and  cutting.  Height,  1 
foot.  Pkt.,  6 cts.;  oz.f  75c. 

49  Mixed  Annual  Sorts 
Our  mixture  contains  all  the  best 
varieties  and  colors.  Pkt.,  5 cts.j  oz., 

r;  BALLOON  VINE 

Hardy  Annual  Climber 
Love-in-a-Pufl. — A rapid-growing  an 
nual  climber;  succeeds  best  in  light  soil 
and  warm  situation;  flowers  white;  seed 
vessels  look  like  miniature  balloons  and 
of  great  interest  to  children.  Pkt.,  5 
cts.;  oz.,  50  ets. 

46  CALLIOPSIS 

Hardy  Annual 

Produce  flowers  in  nearly  every  shad 
of  yellow,  orange,  crimson,  red,  brown 
It  )s  one  of  those  flowers  which  wil 
grow  in  any  situation  and  always  be  ad 

mired.  Fine  Mixed  Colors.  Pkt.,  5 cts. 
oz.,  40  cts. 


Balloon 


Vine 


46  Calliopsis  or  Coreopsis 


COBA^'CANDENS 

(Cathedral  Bells) 
Hardy  Annual  Climber 

The  most  superb  of 
all  climbers  and  used 
almost  exclusively  for 
decorating  pillars,  etc., 
at  the  World’s  Colum- 
bia Exposition,  where 
it  was  the  admiration 
of  all.  It  is  a fine, 
rapid  grower,  always 
a mass  of  exquisite 
green,  showing  no 
bare  spots.  Attains 
a height  of  30  to  50 
feet  during  the  sea- 
son, valuable  for  cov- 
ering trellises,  ar- 
bors, trunks  of  trees, 
etc.;  will  cling  to 
any  rough  surface. 

In  sowing,  place 
seeds  edgewise  and 
merely  cover  with 
light  soil.  Pkt.,  10 
cts.;  Vt>  oz.,  50  cts. 


Canterbury 


64  Cypress  Vine 

CYPRESS  VINE 

Hardy  Annual  Climber 

A most  beautiful  vine 
with  delicate  fern-like 
foliage  and  beautiful  star- 
shaped rose,  scarlet  and 
white  flowers.  Seed  very 
slow  to  start  growth. 

All  colors  mixed.  Pkt., 
7 cts.;  Ys  OK.,  20  ets.;  ©z,, 
$1.00. 


59  Cobaea  Scandens 
or  Columbian  Climber 


52  CANTERBURY  BELLS 


(Campanula) 

Hardy  l*erennial 

Beautiful  large  bell-shaped  flowers, 
which  make  a glorious  display  when 
planted  in  large  beds;  easily  grown  in  any 
ordinary  garden.  Pkt.,  S cts.;  Vs  oz.,  30 

55  CARNATION 


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COLUMBINE 


(Aquilegla)  — Hardy  Perennial  ^ 

One  of  the  best  of  the  y 
early  summer  perennials. 
Curious  flowers,  extremely 
graceful,  and  borne  in  great 
quantities  high  above  the 
foliage,  which  itself  is  very 
k beautiful  and  attractive. 
Extra  fine  for  cutting. 

Prize  Mixture — Double  and 
Single,  all  colors.  Pkt.,  7 
ets.;  Vs  oz.,  25  els. 


57  CLEMATIS 


63  Cosmos- 
Califi 


57  Hardy  Clematis — Choicest  Mixed 

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Flowers  around  a home  make  life  worth  living. 


62  Columbine  (Aquilegia) 


CANARY  BIRD 
FLOWER 

Annual  Climber 

Beautiful  climber,  the  charm- 
ing little  canary-colored  blos- 
som bearing  a fancied  resem- 
blance to  a bird  with  its  wings 
half  expanded.  The  plant  has 
a luxuriant,  rambling  charac- 
ter, and  if  seeds  are  planted  by 
the  side  of  arbor  or  trellis  will 
run  about  twenty  feet,  and  will 
blossom  from  July  until  frost. 
Pkt.,  5 ets.;  oz.,  25  ets. 


Hardy  Perennial  Climber 
Large  Flowering  Mixed — Beautiful  climber 
with  lovely  flowers,  blue,  white  and  purple, 
etc.  Hardy,  can  remain  in  permanent  situa= 

tion.  Pkt.,  10  et.s. 

55  COSMOS 

Hardy  Annual 

Giants  of  California 

New  Early  Blooming  • — This  strain  is  noted 
for  beauty  and  the  gigantic  size  of  its  flowers, 
which  measure  4 to  5 inches  across;  the  col- 
ors are  very  varied  and  beautiful.  Choicest 
Canary  Bird  Flower  mixed.  Pkt.,  6 tt.s.;  oz.,  50  ets. 


51  Canna— Crozy’s  Large  Flower- 
ing Mixed 


SI  CANNA  Annual 


Crozy’s  Large-Flowering  Mixed — This 

grand  mixture  of  cannas  with  highly  orna- 
mental foliage  produces  clusters  of  bril- 
liant blossoms  all  summer  and  fall  from 
spring  sown  seed.  They  are  Simply 
marvelous,  showing  colors  and 
variegations  ranging  from  almost 
white  to  brilliant  scarlet  and  dark 
maroon,  rosy  pink,  yellow,  orange, 
buff.  lemon,  striped.  bronzed, 
tinted  and  variegated.  Bloom  in 
four  months  from  seed.  Pkt.,  8 
ets.;  oz.,  50  ets. 


‘The  Scotch  Marigold.”  Free-flower- 
plants  of  easiest  culture,  succeed- 
ing everywhere.  The  plants  bloom 
continuously,  bearing  showy  double 
flowers  which  are  popular  for  cutting. 
Double  mixed.  Pkt.,  5 ets.;  oz.,  20  ets. 


CALENDULA  Annual  ^ 


Our 

Flower 

Seeds 

Grow 

and 

Bloom 


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I 60  Celosia  or  Cockscomb,  Ostricli  Feather 


COCKSCOMB 

(OSTRICH  FEATHER) 

Hardy  Amina  1 

A beautiful  Cockscomb  whicb  bears  feath- 
ery plumes  of  bloom,  more  like  ostrich 
feathers  or  Pampas  grass  than  anything  else. 
A plant  in  bloom  is  one  O'f  the  very  brightest 
and  showiest  of  all  garden  annuals.  Pkt.. 
6 ots. ; Vh  oz..  STi  ets. 

56  CHRYSANTHEMUM 


^*.EOME 
PUNGENS 

(GIANT  SPIDER 
PLANT) 

Hardy  Annual 

A very  showy  annual, 
growing  4 to  5 feet  high, 
with  rose -colored  flowers 
of  peculiar  and  interesting 
shape,  suggesting  spiders. 
Blooms  every  day  of  the 
season.  Pkt,,  5 cts. 


Coix  Lachrymae 


54  Centaurea CHIPS'  Marguerite 

54  CENTAUREA 

Hardy  Annual 

NEW  MARGUERITE— The  most  fragrant  and 
longest  keeping  cut  flower.  The  flowers  are  the 
size  of  a medium  carnation,  freely  produced  on 
long  stems  which  renders  them  valuable  for  cut- 
ting: color.s  i)ure  white.  The  flowers  are  sweet 
scented,  and  their  lasting  quality  after  being  cut 
is  i-emarkable.  From  spring  sown  seed  they  com- 
mence to  flower  in  .Inly.  Pkt.,  5 cts.;  Ve  oz., 
25  cts. 

55  CENTROSEMA 

Hai’d.v  Perennial  Climber 
Soinetiines  called  “Look  at  Me” 

A beautiful  climber  well  adapted  to 
covering  the  lower  part  of  porches  or 
trailing  over  low  objects.  It  will  bloom 
until  frost.  Flow^ers  profusely.  Grows 
to  a height  of  1 0 feet.  Of  easy  cultiva- 
tion. Flowers  are  sometimes  produced 
0 to  k in  a cluster.  Butterfly  Pea, 
Pkt.,  10  cts. 


Hardy  Annual 

FINEST  DOUBLE  MIXED— A valuable  and  unique 
novelty.  Extremely  variable.  It  is  impossible  to  de- 
scribe the  beautiful  forms  produced.  A great  variety 
of  colors,  markings  and  pencilings.  It  is  very  double, 
semi-double  or  single,  all  equally  charming.  Pkt., 
8 cts. 


5i  COIX  LACHRYMAE  Hard.v  Annual 

An  ornamental  grass,  with  broad,  corn-like  leaves  and  hard,  shining  seeds  of 
peculiar  appearance.  Seed  frequently  used  as  remedy  for  sore  throat,  goiter  and 
teethiiw  babies.  It  is  strung  on  a linen  tlireail  and  worn  around  The  neck  as  a 
chain,  “pkt.,  4 cts.;oz.,  15  cts. 


56  Chrysanthemum — Finest  Double  and 
Single  Mixed 


5 CARDINAL 
CUMBER 

Hardy  Annual 
Climber 

A splpiidid,  new, 
brilliant  climber  of 
great  value.  A 
strong  and  rapid 
grower,  attaining  a 
height  of  20  to  30 
feet  witli  beautiful 
deeply  laoiniated 
leaves  and  just  cov- 
ered w 7 1 li  intense 
cardinal  red  flowers 
from  midsummer 
till  frost.  Flowers 
measure  ly,  to  2 
inches  across  and 
are  borne  in  clusters 
of  5 to  7 Idooms 
each.  Painting  from 
nature  on  front  cat- 
alog cover.  Packet, 
8 cts.;  Ys  oz.,  25  cts. 


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es  WILD  CUCUMBER  VINE 

Hardy  Annual  Climber 

Quickest  climber  known 
for  covering’  verandas,  old 
trees  and  houses,  trellises, 
etc.  It  reaches  height  of  30 
feet  in  one  season.  Pkt„ 
5 cts.;  OK.,  15  els. 

69  DAISY 

AFRICAN  GOLDEN 

Hardy  Annual 

Flowers  21^  inches  in  di- 
ameter, of  a unique  glossy 
terra  cotta  orange,  which 
brilliant  coloring  is  ren- 
dered the  more  conspicuous 
by  the  dark  disc  surrounded 
by  a black  zone.  Pkt.,  8 cts. 


es  Dahlia,  Condon’s  Double  Largest 


Half  Hardy 
Perennial 


Flowering 

DAHLIA 

68  CONDONES  Double  Largest 
Flowering  Mixed 

Blooms  from  seed  the  First  Season 
The  Cream  of  the  World’s  most  famous  var- 
ieties comprise  this  superb  mixture  and  we 
70  DAISY  recommend  it  to  you  knowing  you  will  be 

Trs,Ti¥  T r%Tnrhv^ift.Ti».T-irr'i  delighted  with  their  rarity  and  exquisite  beauty. 

BELLIS  PERENNIS  pktioc;  ^oz.  50c. 

Hardy  Perennial 
Ciant  Double  Mixed.  Great- 
ly improved  variety  of  the 
popular  “Double  Daisies.”  Ad- 
mirably adapted  for  edgings, 
borders  and  low  beds.  Easily 
gi’own  from  seed  and  flower  in 
a very  short  time.  Pht.,  S cts,; 

Ys,  OK.,  75  ets. 


73  Datura  Cornucopia 
(Horn  of  Plenty) 

^6  DATURA 

Hardy  Annual 
Trumpet  Flower 

Very  hardy  and  beauti- 
ful. Large  branches,  dark 
green  foliage.  Flowers 
are  trumpet-shaped,  meas- 
uring 8 to  10  inches  in 
length  and  5 to  7 inches 
across  the  mouth  and  form 
three  distinct  flowers 
growing  each  within  the 
other.  Very  fragrant.  Pkt., 
5 cts.;  OK.,  25  cts. 

DAISY,  SHASTA 

Hardy  Perennial 

“Giant  White  California 
Daisy,”  Flow’ers  measure 
fully  four  inches  across, 
and  as  they  come  singly 
on  a stiff  slender  stem 
nearly  two  feet  in  length, 
they  are  especially  useful 
as  cut-flowers.  Pkt.,  10 
cts,;  Ys  OK.,  75  cts, 

r.  BLUE  DAISY 

Hardy  Annual 
A Beautiful  Bedding  Plan 
and  an  Excellent  In- 
door Bloomer 

Flowers  are  a loyely 
sky-blue  tint  with  yellow 
disc,  easily  grown  from 
seed  or  cuttings;  useful  in 
producing  flowers  during 
winter  months,  and  yery 
pretty  for  summer  decora- 
tion in  the  garden.  Pkt., 
7 cts. 


69  African  Gold  Daisy 


iHESHAi^TA  Daisy 

73  Burbank’s  Shasta  Daisy 


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80  Feverfew,  Double 
Wbife  Gem 


74  Diauthiis  (Chinese  Pinks) 

74  DIANTHUS  PINKS 

Hardy  Annual 

CONDON’S  New  Giant  Fringed 

3Iost  Magnificent  of  all  Pinks — Free 
Blooming 

Few  flowers  can  equal  these  in  beauty 
and  profusion  of  bloom.  They  com- 
prise many  distinct  and  most  beauti- 
fully marked  varieties  of  rich  and 
varied  colors.  They  bloom  continually 
all  summer  and  fall  until  frost.  Superb 
mixture.  Pkt.,  7 cts. ; bi  oz.,  25  ets. 

so  FEVERFEW 

Hardy  Annual 
31atricaria 

White  Gem — A fine,  old-fashioned, 
bedding-  plant;  also  suitable  for  pot 
culture.  It  grows  about  IS  inches  high, 
with  numerous  br.ancbing  flower  stems, 
and  is  literally  covered  with  very  dou- 
ble, pure,  white  flowers  an  inch  in  di- 
ameter. Blooms  until  frost.  Fine  for 
cemetery  bedding.  Pkt.,  (>  et.s.;  Vs,  oz„ 
25  cts. 

rs  ESCHSCHOLTZIA 

Hardy  Annual 

California  Poppy — The  state  flower 
of  California.  A bright,  free-flowering 
plant  of  low  spreading  growth,  with 
finely  cut  silver  foliage.  The  poppy - 
like  flowers,  in  pure  shades  of  yel- 
low, orange  and  crimson,  a7-e  pro- 
duced  from  early  spring  until  frost.  ‘ 
Sow  the  seed  where  the  plants  are  to 
remain.  Pkt.,  5 cts.;  oz.,  40  cts.  • 


You  Can 
Depend 
on  Our 
Flower  Seed 

It  is  all 
‘live”  NEW 
SEED,  SURE 
to  GROW 
and  BLOOM 

All  Big 
Packets 


75  Digitalis  (Fox 
Glove) 


Dolichos,  Hyacinth 
Bean 


75  DIGITALIS  (Foxglove) 

Hardy  Perennial 

Handsome  and  highly  ornamental 
hardy  plants  of  stately  growth,  suc- 
ceeding under  almost  all  conditions, 
and  with  but  little  attention  will  give 
a wealth  of  flowers  during  June  and 
July.  Mammoth  Flowered  Mixed.  Pkt. 5 
6 cts.;  Vs  oz.,  20  cts. 

76  DOLICHOS  (Hyacintli  Eeari) 

Hardy  Annual  Climber 

A rapid  growing  annual  climber  bear- 
ing clusters  of  white,  scai'ief,  purple 
sweet  pea  shaped  blossoms.  Grows  10 
to  15  feet  high,  making  it  an  excellent 
one  for  trellises,  fences,  or  where  a 
climbing  vine  could  be  used.  Highly 
satisfactory  in  almost  any  situation. 
Pkt.,  5 cts.;  oz.,  20  cts. 

79  EVERLASTING  FLOWERS 

Hardy  Annual 

All  \'arieties  3Iixed.  The  so-called 
everlasting  or  straw  flowers  are  of 
eternal  beauty,  those  that  never  fade. 
Unsurpassed  for  winter  decoration,  and 
when  made  into  bouquets  or  arrayed  in 
vases,  they  last  for  years.  Should  be 
cut  soon  as  they  come  into  open  bud 
or  full  bloom,  tied  into  small  bunches 
and  allowed  to  dry  slowly  in  the  shade, 
with  the  heads  downward  to  keep  the 
stems  straight.  Pkt.,  5 cts..;  % oz,, 
20  ets. 


78  Fschscholtzia— California  Poppy 


Everlasting  Flowers 


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Grow  flowers  for  your  friends.  They  are  always  appreciated  when  sick  or  well. 


a^  FOUR  O’CLOCK 

Annual 

Marvel  of  Pern — No 

flower  makes  a pret- 
tier border  than  the 
old-fashioned  Four 
O’clock.  Plant  grows 
to  a height  of  t'v 
and  blooms  in 
morning  and 
that  rival  the 
garden  flowers.  It  is 
one  of  the  most  bril- 
liant and  showy  plants 
that  can  be  grown 
with  little  or  no  trou- 
ble. Finest  Mixed. 
Pkt.*  5 ets.;  oz.,  15  cts. 


§2  Four  0’CloekS“=Are  Very  Beautiful 


Giants  of 
California 


I OUR  FLOWER  SEEDS 
j GROW  AND  BLOOM 

GOURDS — Ornamental  Mixed 

Hardy  Annual  Climber 

The  growth  is  quick  and  foliage 
pretty.  These  gourds  are  of  various 
shapes  and  colors;  some  large,  some 
small.  All  are  hard-shelled  and  will 
keep  for  years.  Grov/  10  to  30  feet 
high.  Excellent  for  covering  porches, 
walls,  outbuildings  and  waste  places. 
The  small  gourds  are  excellent  toys 
for  children,  while  the  larger  ones  maj^ 
be  used  as  bowls,  dippers,  sugar 
troughs,  etc.  Pkt.,  4 cts.;  oz.,  15  cts. 


Tender  Perennial 
OCR  SEED  GROWS 

They  will  bloom  from  seed  in  four  to 
five  months,  and  will  frequently  reward 
the  cultivator  with  charming  new  varie- 
ties; in  fact,  propagation  by  seed  is  the 
only  sure  way  to  obtain  new  varieties. 

Finest  double,  semi-double  and  single 
varieties  of  the  most  gorgeous  and  bril- 
liant colors;  all  shades  of  scarlet  and 
crimson,  rose,  pink,  salmon,  cream,  veined, 
pink,  bluish,  snowy  white,  and  all  the  new 
auriole  types.  The  spotted  or  speckled 
varieties  are  very  novel  and  extremely 
attractive.  Trusses  immense  and  the 
blooming  qualities  of  the  plant  truly  won- 
derful, Mixed.  Pkt„  12  ots.;  oz.,  60 
Cts. 


84  Galllardia  or  Blanket  Flower 


FORGET-ME-NOT 

Hardy  Perennial 
THE  EMBLEM  OF  FIDELITY 

One  of  the  most  charming  and 
beautiful  of  all  plants,  either  for 
open  ground  culture  or  for  the 
house.  The  foliage  is  light  and 
graceful,  while  the  dainty  little 
flowers,  star-like  in  form,  are  the 
81  Forget-me-not  most  delicate  shade  of  blue, 
(Myo.sotis)  Pkt.s  5 ets,;  % oz.,  25  et.s. 


S6 


Oriaamental 

Goiards 


87  Angel’s  Breath 
or  Baby’s  Breath 


Hardy  Annual 

Babyts  Breath — Pretty  free-flowering, 
elegant  plants,  succeeding  in  any  garden 
soil.  Their  misty  white  panicles  of  bloom 
are  largely  used  for  mixing  with  other 
cut  flowers.  Pkt.,  5 cts.;  M oz.,  25  cts, 

GAiLLARDIAS 

(Blanket  Flower) 

Annual  Varietiess — Great- 
ly admired  for  their  fine 
forms  and  rich  blending  of 
colors,  the  gay  colored 
flowers  being  abundantly 
produced  from  July  until 
frost,  while  they  thrive 
anywhere.  Single  an«l  dou- 
Ide  mixed.  Pkt.,  5 ct.s.;  % 
oz.,  20  cts. 


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HELIOTROPE 


Half  Hardy  Annual 

(ilAN.T  HVHltlDS — Easily  raised  from  seed. 
Grand  flowers  double  the  size  of  the  older  sorts. 
Bushed,  compact,  al>out  18  inches  high;  heads  of 
mammoth  blossoms  often  measure  a foot  across. 
i^Mixed,  including  purple,  white,  lavender  and 
blue.  Pkt.,  8 ct.s.;  Vs  OK„  60  ots. 


HUMULUS 


Hardy  Annual  Climber 

92  JAPAIVESE  HOP  (.laponieus) — One  of  the 
most  rapid  climbers  grown.  Seed  can  be  sown 
iii  the  open  ground  in  spring  and  it  will  attain 
enormous  dimensions  very  quickly.  The  foliage 
is  luxuriant  and  it  is  one  of  the  best  plants  for 
covering  verandas  and  trellises.  Pkt.,  .5  ets.; 
14  o*.,  25  ets. 

9.^  ]\FAV  LF.OPARD-kEAVEH — Dark  green 
leaves  blotched  with  gray.  Pkt.,  6 ets.;  14  oz., 
25  ets. 


89  Giant  Flowered  Heliotrope 

HOLLYHOCKS 

Hardy  Annual 

Condon’s  Giant  Prize  Mixed 

Bloom  first  year  from  seed.  These 
are  the  largest  flowered  and  most  per- 
fectly double  Hollyhocks  we  have  been 
able  to  produce  after  many  years  of 
the  most  painstaking  selection  of  only 
the  best  varieties.  The  colors  are  rich 
and  brilliant.  We  believe  our  strain 
to  be  unsurpassed  in  every  respect. 
Pkt.,  6 ets.;  14  o*.,  35  ets. 

90  Chater’s  Double  Mixed 

Hardy  Hollyhocks.  Bloom  second 
year  from  seed  and  last  for  many 

years.  Pkt.,  7 ets.;  14  oz.,  50  ets. 


92  Humulus 
(Japanese  Hop) 


LINARIA 


91  Prize  Hollyhoeks 


100  LOBELIA 


Hardy  Annual 
FINEST  MIXED — Annual  plants  of 
dwarf  compact  growth,  four  to  six 
inches  in  height,  covered  with  numerous 
small  star-like  flowers.  Very  pretty 
when  grown  as  an  edging  for  flower 
beds,  also  for  h.anging  baskets  and 
vases,  and  as  house  plants  in  pots  in 
winter.  Seeds  should  be  sown  in  boxes 
in  a warm,  sunny  window,  or  in  shallow 
drills  outdoors,  when  the  trees  are  start- 
ing out  in  leaf.  Pkt.,  7 ets.;  Vs  oz.,  25 
ets. 

LARKSPUR 

Hardy  Annual 

AMERICAN  BANKER  — Well- 

known  annuals  of  great  beauty 
and  noted  for  the  richness  of  their 
colors — particularly  in  blue  shades. 

This  is  distinct  from  the  Delph- 
inium or  hardy  Larkspur.  Pkt,, 

6 ets.;  14  25  ets. 


(KENILWORTH  IVY) 

Hardy  Perennial  Trailer 

Coliseum  Ivy.  Mother  of  thousands. 
A widely  loved,  hardy,  perennial  trail- 
ing plant,  with  small  lavender  and 
purple  flowers.  For  baskets,  vases 
and  rockeries.  A charming  little  vine. 
Pkt.,  7 et.s.;  14  oz.,  40  ets. 

ICE  PLANT 

(MESEMRRYANTHEMUM) 
Tender  Annual  Trailer 

A singular  plant  of  spreading  habit,  and 
very  effective  in  beds,  rockwork  or  hang- 
ing baskets,  etc.  The  plants  have  a pe- 
culiar icy  foliage,  and  the  sun  gives  to 
them  the  appearance  of  being  covered 
with  icy  crystals.  The  flowers  are  white 
and  pink.  Pkt.,  5 ets.;  14  oz„  25  ets. 


s!'  LANTANA 


Tender  Perennial 

Shrubby  plant,  1 to  3 feet  high,  bearing 
flowers  of  various  shades  and  colors.  Es- 
pecially adapted  to  greenhouse  or  window 
culture,  though  thriving  nicely  in  the  open. 
Flowers  large  and  verbena-like.  All  shades 
of  pink,  red,  orange,  yellow,  orange-scarlet 
Dark  Blue — Finest  and  white.  Finest  hylirids.  Mixed.  Pkt. 

Mixed  7 ets.;  % oz.,  25  ets.  " 


100  Lobelia 


Our  Flower  Seeds 
GROW  and  BLOOM 


Linaria  or  Kenilworth  Ivy 


97  l.antnna 
Choice  Hybrids 


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MIGNONETTE 


Hardy  Annual 

FINEST  MIXED  HYBRIDS— 

Highly  esteemed  for  its  delicate  fra- 
grance. It  grows  most  rapidly  and 
produces  the  largest  and  finest  spikes 
of  blossoms  during  the  cool,  moist 
weather  of  early  spring  and  late  fall 
months.  A second  planting  should 
be  made  about  the  first  of  August  to 
furnish  fine  spikes  of  flowers  during 
the  cool  fall  months.  Pkt.,  5 cts. ; 
oz.,  30  cts. 


Our  Flower  Seeds 
GROW  and  BLOOM 


104  E verblooming  Moon  Flower 


MOON  FLOWER 


Hardy  Annual  Climber 
I3IPROVED  GIANT  HY- 
BRIDS— Rapid  Growing:  Vines — 

The  grandest  strain  of  moon 
flower  in  the  w^orld.  Blossoms 
pure  white,  sweet  scented  and 
sometimes  5 or  even  6 inches 
across.  Earlier  to  bloom  than 
the  white-seeded  moon  flower, 
and  well  adapted  to  northern 
conditions.  Buds  open  in  the 
afternoon  and  remain  open  un- 
til well  into  the  following  day; 
and  all  day  in  cloudy  weather. 
Vines  often  2 5 feet  long,  with 
20  to  4 0 great  flowers  open  at 
one  time.  Pkt.,  8 cts.;  oz.,  40 
cts. 


55  ICLJDZU  VINE 

(Jack  and  the  Bean  Stalk  Vine) 


JAPANESE  KUDZU  VINE 


103  Mignonette 
Choicest  Hybrids 


MARIGOLD 


Hardy  Annual 


CONDON  S Giant  Sunburst 
MIXTURE 


The  very  cream  of  Marigolds. 
These  old-fashioned  favorites  are 
annuals  of  the  very  easiest  cultiva- 
tion. Both  the  French  and  African 
classes  are  very  effective;  the  for- 
mer have  the  small,  velvety  flowers, 
in  pretty  combinations  of  yellow, 
brown,  maroon  and  striped  effects; 
the  African  sorts  are  the  enormous 
flowered  ones,  in  very  showy  orange 
and  lemon  shades.  (See  illustra- 
tion.) They  bloom  profusely  all 
summer.  Choicest  mixed.  Pkt.,  7 
ct.sv;  Vi  07..  20  cts  : oz.,  6.5  cts. 


102  Marigold — Condon*s  Giant  Sunburst  Mixture 


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CONDON’S  PEERLESS 

NASTURTIUMS  .f 

CONDON’S  I 

Gorgeous  ( ^ 

Dwarf  Mixed  ^ / 


new  large-flowered  varieties,  selected 
by  ourselves  and  grown  both  in  mix- 
ture and  separate  strains,  properly  blended 
for  this  special  oli'ering.  Our  large  stock 
of  this  strain,  when  in  full  bloom,  are  gorgeous 
beyond  description  and  cannot  be  surpassed  for 
remarkable  brilliancy  of  coloring  nor  great  per- 
fection of  the  individual  flowers.  Although  still 
further  improved,  this  seed  is  now  so  moderate 
in  price  that  it  should  be  planted  liberally. 
Pkt.,  6 cts.;  oz.,  15  cts.;  ^ lb.,  45  cts.;  54  lb., 
80  cts.;  lb.,  $1.50;  postpaid. 


Dwarf  Fine  Mixed! 


A first-class  mixture  from  selected  colors  that  harmoniz^ 
beautifully.  Pkt.,  5 c-ts.;  oz.,  cts.;  1^4  lb,,  40  cts.;  V:>  lb., 
70  cts.;  lb.,  postpaid. 


109  CONDON  S Giant  Flowered  Tall 
Superior  Mixed 


This  is  a collection  of  superior  large- flowered  noveltie 
of  a ^famous  English  raiser  and  offered  by  us  exclusively 
The  large  fiowers  have  a wonderful  range  of  color  and  ex 
quisite  markings  of  great  richness,  distinguished  by  vari 
colored  foliage.  Pkt.,  6 cts.;  oz.,  12  cts.;  14  lb.,  40  cts. 
lb.,  70  cts.;  Ih..  .‘{51.25,  postpaid. 


Nasturtium 
planted  in  the 
hill  with  Cu- 
cumbers will 
keep  bugs 
away. 


no  iaii  Choice  Mixed 

This  is  a good  mixture  of  many  colors  but  does 
not  coptain  variegated  sorts  same  as  are  in  the  Giant 
Flowered  Mixture.  These  will  please  you.  Pkt., 
5 cts.;  oz.,  10  cts.;  14  lb.,  35  cts.;  kL*  Ib.,  00  cts.;  lb., 
$1.10,  postpaid. 


MORNING  GLORY 


Hardy  Annual  Climber 

Morning  Glory  seed  can  be  sown  outdoors  as  soon 
as  the  weather  becomes  warm;  being  of  rapid 
growth,  they  soon  will  cover  walls,  trellises,  stumps 
of  trees,  arbors,  etc.,  for  which  purposes  they  are 
invaluable. 

los  Giant  Imperial  Japanese 

One  of  the  most  valuable  and  popular  annual 
climbers  introduced  in  years.  This  vastly  improved 
strain  of  mammothrflowered  Morning  Glories  is  most 
justly  celebrated  the  world  over  for  the  wondrous 
beauty  of  both  flowers  and  foliage.  Magnificent  in 
size  of  bloom — 4 to  6 inches  across.  The  great 
variety  of  rich  and  delicate  colors,  tints  and  mark- 
ings is  wonderful  and-  almost  incredible.  Our  mix- 
ture of  seed  of  these  magnificent  Giant-Flowered 
Japanese  Morning  GloMes  is  superb.  See  cut.  Pkt., 
6 cts.;  oz.,  25  cts. 


Improved  Tall  Climbing 


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CONDON’S  “Unsurpassable”  GIANT  PANSIES! 

i^lveryone  admires  these  as  one  of  the  finest  flowers  in  cultivation.  They  cause  expressions  ' of 
admiration  from  every  beholder.  They  blossom  freely  the  first  season,  and  for  many  more,  as  they 
are  perfectly  hardy.  Nice  for  the  house.  A shady  location  is  the  most  satisfactory.  They  make  the 
prettiest  bouquets  of  all  fiowers. 


113  CONDON’S  Everblooming 
Mixture 


This  high-grade  mixture  will  give  you  a 
profusion  of  flowers  of  the  most  beautiful 
and  varied  colors,  although  the  blossoms  will 
not  be  as  large  as  those  found  in  Condon’s 
Prize  Alixture.  Pkt.,  5 cts.;  Vs  50  cts.; 

oz.,  $3.00. 


A carefully  prepared  mixture  of  all  the  richest,  handsomest  and  largest  pansies  known  to  the  horti- 
cultural world.  Year  by  year  we  watch  the  production  of  American  and  European  specialists,  and 
secure  everything  meritorious  for  incorporation  into  our  prize  mixture.  Pansy  seed  is  a very  high 
priced  commodity  and  it  is  next  to  impossible  for  anybody  to  buy  all  the  new  sorts  on  the  market;  but 
all  the  types  that  are  really  desirable  will  be  found  in  Condon’s  Prize  Mixture.  People  who  sow  this 
strain  in  good  soil  may  look  for  blossoms  3 to  inches  across,  of  perfect  texture,  and  in  full  range 
of  color.  Every  plant  will  prove  to  have  royal  blood  in  its  veins.  See  cut.  Pkt.,  10  cts.;  Vs  oz.,  75 

cts.;  oz.,  JFs.oo.  jjg  Ruby 

This  new  variety  embraces  the  richest  shades  of  red  colors, 
from  scarlet,  scarlet-orange,  wine-red  to  rose.  Pkt.,  8 cts.; 


Ys  oz.,  70  cts. 


ns  Giant  Aurora 


The  largest  pure  white  pansy  without  blotches.  Pkt.,.  8 cts.; 

Vs  oz.,  .0  cts.  Giant  Adonis 

Color  of  magnificent  light  blue  with  a white  center  which 
sets  off  the  dark  blotches  on  the  petals  in  a most  striking 

manner.  Pkt.,  8 cts.;  Vs  oz.,  70  cts. 


119  Mammoth  Butterfly 


They  are  mottled  and  spotted,  streaked,  tigered  and  splashed, 
while  the  colors  are  mainly  those  rich  wine  reds,  chocolate, 
velvety  red-brown,  lavender,  violet  and  purple.  Pkt.,  12  cts.; 
Vs  oz.,  $1.00. 


117  Giant  Masterpiece 

117  Giant  Masterpiece 

This  magnificent  new  pansy  comes  nearer 
to  double  pansies  than  anything  ever  intro- 
duced under  that  name,  Pkt.,  12  cts.;  Vs  oz., 

$1.00. 

116  Giant  Beaconsfield 

This  is  a great  favorite  on  account  of  the 
rich  combination  of  purple  and  lavender, 
shading  to  white  towards  the  top.  Pkt.,  8 
cts.:  Vs  oz.,  70  cts. 


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PETUNIA 


Hardy  Annual 

123  CONDON  S California  Giants 

Single  Mixed.  Beautiful  for  Porch  Boxes 
or  Hanging  Baskets,  and  When  Massed 
in  Solid  Beds  are  Really  Gorgeous 

This  is  the  handsomest  single  petunia  in  the  world, 
not  only  on  account  of  its  great  size,  but  because  of 
its  rich  colors  and  markings  and  its  fringed  or  notched 
petals.  The  blooms  are  exquisitely  ruffled  on  the 
edges.  Some  flowers  are  5 inches  across.  The  tints 
are  rich  and  varied,  embracing  purple,,  yelloAV,  rose, 
velvety  crimson,  etc.,  including  much  ciirious  vein- 
ing  and  penciling.  I’kt.,  10  cts.;  Vs  oz.,  $1.1^5. 


CONDON  S Double  Extra  Large 
Flowering,  Mixed  PETUNIA 


Double  extra  large  flowering  petunias  are  without  doubt 
Hie  finest  ever  offered  to  the  public.  For  years  we  have  made 
a specialty  of  this  strain,  constantly  improving  it  by  selec- 
tion. The  floweis  assume  greater  size  and  richness  as  time 
elapses,  and  the  type  eve-y  becomes  more  pronounced.  Pkt., 
20  cts. 


Condon’s  Double  Extra  Large  Flowering,  Mixed  Petunia 


BRILLIANT  POPPIES 


Hardy  Annual 

125  CONDON  S Dazzling  Mixture 

Beautiful  double  poppies,  including  the  improved  double 
giant  flowering  kinds  of  the  richest  and  brightest  colors,  as 
well  as  the  daintiest  and  softest  tints.  Sow  in  early  spring  in 
sandy  soil.  Pkt..  5 cts.;  oz.,  30  cts. 

9 Flanders  Poppy.  Vivid  scarlet  red.  Offlcial  flower  of 
the  American  Legion.  The  choice  of  the  poppy  is  appropriate, 
as  this  flower  has  in  the  minds  of  men  been  associated  for 
over  200  years  with  the  battle  flelds  of  Flanders.  Pkt.,  10 
cts.;  Vs  oz.,  25  cts. 

126  Oriental  Perennial  Hybrids 

Great  flowers  of  gorgeous  brilliancy.  For  brightness  of 
color  nothing  can  eclipse  these  beautiful  Oriental  perennial  pop- 
pies. The  colors  range  from  soft  flesh  and  rose  to  most  bril- 
liant,. dazzling  scarlet  and  richest  maroon  purple.  Flowers 
enormous;  6 inche.s  across.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  10  cts. 


PRIMULA  SINENSIS 
(Chinese  Primrose) 


POPPY 


Tender  Perennial 

Easy  to  grow,  pretty  in  leaf,  handsome  in 
flower  and  continually  in  bloom  for  months  at 
a time.  These  merits  alone  would  earn  a place 
in  every  window,  but  when  we  add  that  it  is 
one  of  the  plants  never  attacked  by  insects 
and  that  it  will  bloom  in  a sunless  window, 
it  is  clear  that  the  smallest  collection  would 
never  be  complete  without  it.  Our  seed  oan 
be  relied  noon  to  produce  the  largest  flowers 
and  finest  colors.  V, 


125  Condon’s  Dazzling  Mixture 


^27  PORTULACA  OR  MOSS  ROSE 


Hardy  Annual 

Single  and  Double  Mixed.  No  Flower  Gar- 
den Complete  Without  These  Little 
Beauties 

A favorite  annual  for  beds,  edgings, 
rock  work,  etc.  Thrives  best  in  rich  light 
loam  or  sandy  soil.  Blooms  profusely 
from  early  summer  until  autumn.  Only 
six  inches  high.  Large  flov/ers  mixed. 
All  Colors;  many  striped  and  variegated. 
Pkt.,  6 cts.;  Vs  oz.,  50  cts. 


SBABY 
R05J 

BABY 
ROSE  SEED 


Hardy  Perennial 

Only  an  inch 
across;  mostly  dou- 
ble. They  are  borne 
in  clusters,  and  em-  ^ 
brace  all  the  tints 
of  the  larger  roses.  ” 
The  blossoms  are 
followed  by  bright 
red  hips  or  seed 
pods  that  are  very 
^pretty.  The  bush 
grows  only  10  ‘‘v' 
inches  high,  and 
begins  to  bloom  six 
months  after  the 
seed  is  sown.  Pkt., 

S cts.;  Vs,  oz.,  50  cts. 


127  Portulaca  or  3ioss  Rose 


1 2S  Primula—Chinese  Primrose 


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For  edges  of  walks  and  borders  Phlox  make  a pretty  show. 


PHLOX  DRUMMONDII 


Hardy  Annual 

129  Condon’s  Large  Flowering,  Choicest  Mixed 

Bloom  from  seed  in  ten  weeks’  time.  If  we  could  have 
but  one  flower  in  the  garden  it  would  be  phlox.  Large  flow- 
ering strains  chosen  with  great  care  for  many  years;  ideal 
flower  of  immense  size  and  beauty  unsurpassed.  Colors  from 
white  to  nearly  black,  including  pink,  red,  violet,  crimson, 
purple,  yellow,  blue,  scarlet  and  brown,  striped  and  blended 
in  an  indescribable  manner.  Pkt.,  S cts.;  Vs  oz.,  35  ctfi.; 
oz.,  $1.50. 

^31  ‘‘Starred  and  Fringed’* 

In  the  fringed  flowers  the  petals  are  distinctly  bordered 
with  white,  which,  together  with  the  bright  eye  of  the  cen- 
ter, contrasts  with  the  magnificent  velvety  colors,  in  more 
than  twenty  shades.  In  the  Starred  Phloxes  the  central  teeth 
are  five  to  six  times  as  long  as  the  lateral  ones.  Finest 
Mixed.  Pkt..  6 cts.;  % oz.,  25  cts. 

230  New  Dwarf  Cecily 

Large  Flowering 

The  new  dwarf  large  flowering  strain  of  the  annual  Phlox 
Drummondii  is  a most  distinct  and  charming  novelty.  The 
plants  are  only  six  to  eight  inches  in  height  when  in  full 
bloom.  The  broad,  rounded  heads  of  flowers  as  well  as  the 
individual  florets  are  of  large  size.  The  colors  vary  from 
light  lilac  through  various  shade.«  of  red  and  purple,  while 
nearly  all  have  a large  distinct  white  eye  in  the  center.  Pkt., 
8 cts.;  % oz.,  50  cts. 


RICINUS  (Castor  Oil  Bean) 


Zanzibarensis,  Hardy  Annual 

Castor  Oil  Bean.  A stately  and  highly  ornamental  tree- 
like annual  plant;  6 to  11  feet  high.  Very  effective  as  a 
foliage  plant.  Highly  desirable  for  centers  of  beds  or  for 
backgrounds. 

The  handsomest  strain  of  castor  oil  bean.  Leaf 
sometimes  two  feet  across,  with  stem  rising  8 to 
12  feet.  Four  varieties  in  a mixture — green,  cop- 
AR  per  brown,  brownish  purple  and  bronze.  Finest 
doS  mixed.  Pkt..  5 cts.;  oz.,  15  cts. 


129  Phlox,  Condon’s;  Large  FlOTrering; 
Choicest  Mixed 


>43  SWEET  WILLIAM 


Hardy  Perennial 

Free  blooming,  hardy  perennial  plants, 
shioned  favorites. 

/ely,  brilliant,  s’v 
e foot  high.  Cl 
tt,,  5 cts.;  Ys  oz. 


They  produce  masses 
?et  scented  flowers 

)icest  mixed  coloi*s. 

30  cts. 


SMILAX 


Tender  Perennial  Climber 

The  popular  Boston  Smilax  is  the 
most  desirable  window  vine,  on  ac- 
count of  its  charming,  glossy,  green, 
elegant,  and  graceful  foliage,  while 
for  florists’  use  it  is  as  essential  as 
roses.  Pkt.,  7 cts.;  Vh  oz.,  25  cts. 


SALPIGLOSSIS 


Hardy  Annual 

Very  showy  bedding  or  border  plants 
vdth  richly  colored,  erect,  funnel-shaped 
flowers.  The  colors  are  very  beautifully 
marbled  and  penciled,  purple,  scarlet, 
crimson,  yellow,  buff,  blue  and  almost 
black.  Bloom  from  August  to  October. 
Large  Flowet-ing  IMixed.  Pkt.,  5 cts.; 
% oz.,  25  cts. 


SCABIOSA 
or  Mourning  Bride 

liardy  Perennial 

This  is  one  of  the  most  attractive 
of  old  fashioned  flowers.  Its  great 
abundance  and  long  succession  of 
richly  colored,  fragrant  blossoms 
borne  on  long  stems  make  it  one  of 
the  mo.st  useful  of  the  decorative 
plants  of  the  garden.  It  has  been 
greatly  improved  of  late  years,  pro- 
hucing  larger  and  more  double  flow- 
ers  o'f  greater  variety  and  brilliancy 
■■ij  color  than  did  the  old  type. 

^ .L  Twelve  to  eighteen  inches  high.  Fin- 

Castor  Oil  Bean  ©st  Mixed.  Pkt..  5 cts,;  oz.,  50  ets. 


Our  Flower  Seeds 
GROW  and  BLOOM 


Easily 

Grown 

Free 

Bloomer 

143  Sweet  William,  Choicest 


Very 

Beautiful 


137  Seabiosa  or  Mourning-  Bride 


136  Salpiglossis,  Mixed 


Mixesd  Colors 


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fCONDONS 


SWEET  PEAS 

Plant  These  Liberally 


Six  of  the  very 
choicest— 
One  large  packet 
each  of  the  six 
named  sorts  only 
25c  postpaid 


SWEET  PEAS 

CONDON’S 
Largest  Flowering 
Greindiflora  Varieties 

155  EXTRA  EARLX"  BLANCHE  FERRY,  PINK.— Earliest 
’f  all.  A beautiful  light  rose  and  white.  Delicately  hand- 
ome.  Pkt.,  5 et.s.;  oz.,  12  cts.;  14  lb.,  40  cts. 

149  DOROTHX"  ECKFORD.— The  largest  flowered  white 
'ariety.  Great  bloomer.  Pkt.,  5 cts.;  oz.,  12  cts.;  lb.,  40 
4s. 

154  KING  EDWARD  YII. — A true  giant-flowered  variety; 
)righter  than  either  Mars  or  Salopian;  in  fact,  the  best  dark 
ed  in  existence.  Pkt.,  6 cts.;  oz.,  15  cts.;  % lb.,  45  cts. 

153  LADX^  GRISEL  HAMILTON.— Light  lavender  with 
izure  blue  wings.  Pkt.,  6 <!ts.;  oz.,  15  cts.;  lb.,  45  cts. 

156  NAA"Y  BLUE. — A great  novelty;  the  darkest  and  truest 
line  of  any  variety.  Free  bloomer.  Pkt.,  5 cts.;  oz.,  12  cts.; 

lb.,  40  cts. 

157  SALOPIAN. — The  best  bright  red  or  scarlet,  both  as 
,o  color  and  size.  Pkt.,  5 cts,;  oz.,  12  cts.;  ^ lb.,  40  cts. 

147  CONDON’S  SUPERB  MIXTURE. — We  make 
lip  this  mixture  by  combining  carefully  considered 
moportions  twenty-one  separate  named  varieties, 
iach  the  very  choicest  of  its  class.  Nowhere  else 
'an  one  procure  a more  magniflcent  mixture  of 
inely  formed  and  beautifully  colored,  large  flower- 
ng  Sweet  Peas.  Pkt.,  6 cts.;  oz.,  15  cts.;  % lb.,  40 
its.;  lb.,  70  cts.;.  lb.,  Sl.25. 


14S  ECKFORD’S  CHOICE  MIXED.— This  mix- 
ture has  been  most  carefully  grown  from  our 
selected  stock  seed  and  it  will  afford  a splendid 
variety  of  blooms  of  improved  forms  and  in  the 
widest  possible  range  of  desirable  colors. 

5 cts.;  oz.,  12  cts.;  V4.  lb.,  30  cts.;  lb.,  50  cts.;  lb„ 
90  cts. 

\i46  CONDON’S  International  Mixture  of  SPENCER’S 

“ORCHID  FLOWERED  TYPE” 

s composed  exclusively  of  Spencer’s  Hybrids  in  proper  proportion  for  most  brilliant  effect.  It  cont^ns 
some  most  superb  seedlings.  New  and  exquisite  colors  and  shades,  such  as  apricot,  lavender,  lioht 
ind  dark  blue,  several  shades  of  pinks  and  scarlets  from  light  shades  to  deep  rose.  Also  striped  ana 
mottled  varieties,  with  purple  and  deep  maroons,  all  of  the  waved  and  fluted  Spencer  type.  Witnoui: 
exception  this  is  the  very  finest  mixture  it  is  possible  to  make,  and  we  recommend 
grow  them  liberally.  Plant  at  least  an  ounce;  a quarter  of  a pound  is  better,  and  you  will  nave  tne 
finest  display  of  Sweet  Peas  ever  seen  in  your  neighborhood.  Pkt.,  7 cts.;  oz.,  2o  cts.;  % lb„  10  cts., 
% lb.,  $1.40;  Ib„  $2.50,  postpaid. 

SEE  INSIDE  BACK  COVER  FOR  THE  LATENT  NOVELTIES  IN  SPENCER  SWEET.  PEAS,  


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134  A beautiful  bed  can  be  had,  using  Sunflowers  in  backsronnd,  Salvia  next  and  Stocks  fot  border. 


135  SALVIA  SPLENDENS 


Large  Flowering  Scarlet  Sage 

Hardy  Annual 

seed  is  saved  from  only  the  darkest  Blood-red  Sniki 
IS.  >othinjr  hner  in  the  norld.  A packet  of  our  se 

0 strong,  sturdy  plants  that  would  cost  you  at  t!i 

1 per  dozen.  Grow  your  own.  Full  directions  on  eve 

tne  grandest  Plants  in  cultivation,  a bed  of  the 
geraniums  in  brilliancy  and  continuo 
^er  spikes  often  measure  ten  to  twelve  inches  in  len-t 
as  many  as  -00  spikes  on  a well-grown  plant  Fro 
first  begin  to  flower  the  plants  are  never  out  of  bloo 
late  rrosts.  It  is  easily  grown  from  seed  and  tl 
ants  should  be  abandoned.  Pkt.,  lO  cts.;  % oz  S 


135  A Singrle  Plant  of  Salvia  Splendens 
liargest  Blood-Red  Spikes 


STOCK-TEN  WEEKS 


_ _ . Hardy  Annual 

For  edgings,  bedding  and  pot  culture, 
Stocks  indispensable. 


140  WHllL  PLRPETUA 

(Princess  Alice,  or  “Cut  and  Come 

strong  growth  and  fine  branching  habit; 
the  height  of  one  and  a half  feet,  and  i 
will  produce  uninterruptedly  a great  a 
bloom  from  June  until  November.  The  ind 
ers  are  uncommonly  large,  of  a fine  roset 
and  the  purest  possible  white.  Pkt„  6 cts. 


141  Sunflower— W Pillar  of  Gold 

SUNFLOWERS— PILLAR  OF  GOLD 


Hardy  Annual 

double  sunflower,  j 
about  4 feet  high.  Flowers  borne  on  ver 
branching  stems  and  are  held  closely  to  tt 
stalk  m such  profusion  that  when  'in  full 
very  little  of  the  foliage  is  noticeable  and  at 
distance  it  seems  a pillar  of  bright  golden 
Pkt.,  £>  ets.;  oz.,  25  cts. 

THE  UNIQUE  NEW  RED 
SUNFLOWER 

Most  beautiful  novelty  introduced  in  yeai 
habit  of  growth  similar  to  the  Pillar  of  Gold.  1 
range  from  3 inches  to  a foot  across.  Color  rict 
nut-red.  Don’t  miss  this.  Pkt,,  8 cts.;  oz.,  50 

THUNBERGIA 

Tender  Annual  CHiither 

Black-Eyed  Susan — Beau- 
tiful,  rapid-growing  climb- 

ers.  Used  extensively  in  

hanging  baskets,  vases, 

low  fences,  etc.;  ver  v > 

pretty  flowers  in  buff, 
white,  orange,  etc.,  with 
dark  eyes;  mixed  colors; 

4_feet.  Pkt.,  5 cts.;  44  oz.,  W^Wmm 


35  cts. 

VIOLET 

Hardy  Perennial 
Viola — The  Violet  should 
not  be  wanting  in  any  gar- 
den, on  account  of  its  frag- 
rance and  early  appear- 
ance. Succeeds  best  in  a 
shady,  sheltered  place,  and 
can  be  easily  increased  by 
dividing  the  roots.  Finest 


164  Violet 


Our  Flower  Seeds 
GRO  Wand  BLOOM  i 


Condon’s  Eargest  Flowerinar  Mixed,  -mixed.  ° Pkt. 


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135 


161  Condon’s  Giant  Mixed  Verbena 


les  NEW  LEMON 
SCENTED  VERBENA 

Flowers  Pure  Whrte 

This  elegant,  fragrant 
>lant  is  easily  grown  from 
,eed  and  succeeds  anywhere, 
lave  a good  bed  of  it  in  the 
garden  every  summer,  that 
/^ou  can  cut  its  fragrant 
oliage  and  flowers  to  make 
ip  with  bouquets.  Packet, 
^ cts. 

WALL  FLOWER 

Half  Hardy  Perennial 


162  Condon’s  New  Mammoth  Pink  Verbena 

CONDON’S  NEW  MAMMOTH  PINK 

The  most  magnificent  pink  strain  offered,  pro- 
ducing uniformly  magnificent  trusses  with  flowers 
of  unusual  size.  The  individual  blossoms  are  fre- 
quently as  large  as  a silver  half  dollar.  Famous 
as  the  finest  strains  of  Verbenas  known.  The  plants 
are  vigorous  and  short-jointed,  and  perfect  sheets 
of  bloom.  The  trusses  are  very  large,  the  flowers  of 
mammoth  size,  perfect  form,  and  embrace  the  rich- 
est and  most  velvety  pink  colors.  They  are  also 
delicately  sweet  scented.  In  color  they  are  in  fac 
perfectly  exquisite.  Pkt.,  8 cts.;  Vz  ok.,  30  cts.; 
$2.00. 


165  Wallflower 
Choicest  Mixed 


Choicest  Mixed 

Wallflowers  should  be  better  known.  Their  adaptability  to  pot, 
mlture  and  out-door  bedding  and  the  peculiar  sweet  fragrance  ot 
heir  flowers  should  win  favor.  The  oriental  coloring  of  the  flow- 
ers in  their  rich  reds  and  yellows  is  very  effective.  They  are  easily 
?rown  and  last  long  as  cut  flowers.  Not  hardy  in  the  northern 
states,  should  be  wintered  in  cold  frames.  Spikes  of  deliciously 
•ragrant  flowers,  combining  many  shades  and  colors,  chocolate 
ind  orange-purple  predominating.  Pkt.,  7 cts.;  Vs  «*•»  30  cts. 

'67  CONDON’S  WILD  FLOWER  GARDEN  MIXTURE 

Easily  Grown,  Quick  Bloomers,  Afltording'  a Beauty  Spot  in  Season 

A mixture  of  the  choicest  flower  seeds,  mostly  annuals,  but 
included  are  perennials,  everlastings  and  ornamental  grasses,  to 
be  sown  haphazard,  in  a promiscuous  way.  The  results  are  both 
surprising  and  charming  and  on  account  of  the  various  seasons  or 
bloom,  flowers  can  be  had  from  early  summer  till  frost,  many  qt 
which  will  be  fine  for  cutting.  We  have  received  many  testi- 
monials of  the  pleasing  results  obtained.  Pkt.,  5 cts.;  ok.,  20  cts. 


Use  CONDON’S  Plant  Food  on  Your  Flower  Beds. 
Results  Will  Please  You. 


167  Wild  Flower  Garden 


VERBENAS 

lei  CONDON’S  Giant  Mixed 

Blooms  from  Seed  in  8 Weeks’  Time 
Half  Hardy  Perennial 

This  selection  and  mixture  embraces  all  the 
choice  and  most  desirable  colors  in  the  Giant 
Flowering  Verbenas,  the  shades  are  mostly  very 
delicate  and  dainty,  in  fact,  perfectly  exquisite, 
there  being  very  little  of  the  common  blue  and 
purple  colors  among  them,  but  instead  they  have 
beautiful  pinks,  lavenders,  whites,  dazzling  scar- 
let, mottled,  striped,  blushes,  variegated,  and  all 
the  auricula-flowered  varieties  with  white  eyes. 
It  is  truly  the  best  Giant,  or  Mammoth  Strain 
yet  introduced  for  mammoth  size  of  flowers, 
perfect  form  of  trusses,  rich  and  most  velvety 
colors.  Some  of  the  individual  florets  are  nearly 
as  large  as  a silver  half  dollar.  Pkt.s.,  8 cts.; 


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136  Varieties  offered  on  this  page  are  the  very  latest  introductions.  They  are  gorgeous  beyond  description. 


WONDERFUL  CHINESE 
f WOOLFLOWER 


CONDON’S 
SUPERB  ZINNIAS 


The  Zinnia  is  one  of  the  most  brilliant,  showy  and 
satisfactory  of  annuals,  and  has  long-  been  a gen- 
eral favorite.  The  seed  can  be  sown  early  in  the 
hotbed  or  light  window  and  transplanted,  or  sown 
later  in  the  open  ground.  They  come  into  flower 
early  in  the  summer  and  keep  on  blooming  umil 
hard  frost.  The  varieties  offered  below  are  the 
most  important  kinds. 


170  Giant  Picotee  Zinnia 

169  Condon’s  Colossal  Zinnia 
New  Dahlia  Flowered  Mixed 

This  is  a new  and  distinct  race  of 
Zinnia,  which  will  greatly  increase  the 
popularity  of  this  flower. 

The  plants  of  this  new  race  are  very 
sturdy  and  produce  many  flowers  with 
stout  stems.  In  formation  the  broad 
petals  are  closely  imbricated,  sometimes 
seeming  almost  to  be  piled  one  upon 
the  other.  See  cut.  Pkf.,  10  ets.;  i/i  oz., 
50  cts. 


169  Condon’s  Colossal 
Zinnia 

New  Dahlia  Flowered 
Mixed 


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203  Madeira  Vine 


Summer  Flowering  Spring  Bulbs 

Everybody’s  Garden  Should  Have  These  Beautiful  Bulbs 

Easily  grown,  requiring  scarcely  any  care,  start  to  bloom  early 
in  the  summer  and  continue  until  cold  weather.  You  can  rely  on 
all  our  bulbs  as  sure  to  grow  and  bloom.  They  are  large,  sound 
stock  with  live  center  shoots,  far  surpassing  those  small  bulbs  fre- 
quently offered  at  lower  prices.  We  maintain  The  Best  is  the 
Cheapest. 

204  TUBjEROSES 
Giant  Flowering — Annual^ — Ex- 
celsior Dwarf  Pearl — Mammoth 

Our  Mammoth  Excelsior  Dwarf 
Pearl  is  a special  selection  made  for 
many  years  of  the  most  dwarf,  dovi- 
ble  and  full  flowered  spikes  and  is 
exceptionally  sturdy  and  dwarf  in 
habit.  This  “Mammoth  strain” 
positively  the  hierhest 
Tuberose.  The  kind  to 
desire  “prize”  blooms. 

Price,  each,  8 cts,;  6 for 
dozen,  75  cts.,  postimid. 


204  Everhlooming; 
Tuberose 


200  CALADIUM 

Elephant’s  Ear — 

These  well-known  Elephant’s 
are  the  most  effective,  both  as 
plants  on  the  lawn,  massed  in 
or  for  margins  of  water.  The 
tinct  apron-like  leaves  often  attain  a 
length  of  three  feet  by  twenty  inches 
wide.  Bulbs  can  be  stored  in  dry 
sand  over  winter  and  kept  from  year 
to  year.  Large  size,  7x9  Inches  in 
circumference,  each,  18  cts.;  3 for  45 
cts.;  per  dozen,  $1.70,  imstpaid. 


202 


MADEIRA  VINE 


Also  called  Climbing  Mignonette.  A 
beautiful  tuberous-rooted  climber,  with 
rather  plain,  thick  leaves  and  handsome 
racemes  of  fragrant  white  flowers.  The 
vine  makes  a very  rapid  growth  and  a 
few  plants  will  cover  a trellis  or 
cottage  in  a single  season.  It  is 
a very  pretty  thing  to  use  for 
shading  a porch  or  veranda,  as 
the  leaves  are  brilliant,  g-lossy 
green.  Lift  the  bulbs  each  fall 
the  sanie  as  Dahlias.  , Eaeli,  7 
cts.;  4 for  25  cts.;  per  dozen,  70 
cts.  postpaid. 


Caladium — ^Elephant’s  Ear 

203  OXALIS 

Annual 


Summer  Flowerin  g — ’ 

Highly  valuable  for  hang- 
ing baskets,  also  borders 
of  walks,  and  flower  beds. 
Blooms  quickly.  Showy  in 
mass  beds.  Mammoth  bulbs 
of  rosy  pink,  pure  white 
and  mixed  sorts  only, 
mammoth  size,  35  cts.  per 
dozen,  postpaid. 


CINNAMON  VINE 

Beautiful  Foliage,  Dainty  Flowers, 
Exquisite  Perfume 

Hardy  climber  with  dark  green 
foliage,  and  late  in  the  season 
bearing  a profusion  pf  small  white 
flowers  of  a delicious  cinnamon 
fragrance.  Perfectly  hardy  every- 
where, the  vines  dying  down  to 
the  ground  each  autumn,  but 
growing  very  rapidly  in  early 
spring,  soon  covering  any  treilis 
or  arbor.  Where  you  wish  to  hide 
unsightly  places,  we  would  sug- 
gest planting  the  Cinnamon  Vine. 
Every  tuber  sure  to  grow.  Plant 
any  time  in  spring.  Please  order 
at  once.  No  trouble  to  keep  till 
planting  time.  Strong  tubers, 
each,  8 cts.;  4 for  30  cts.;  per 
dozen,  85  cts.  postpaid. 


201  Cinnamon  Vine 


Common  Sense  Culture  Directions  Pr-nted  on  Every  Package 


138 


Solid  beds  of  Gannas  bordered  with  Salvia  are  very  attractive. 


CONDON’S  LARGE  i y FLOWERING  CANNAS 


No  other  bedding  plant  will  give  the 
same  uniform  good  results  in  our  varied 
and  trying  climate.  They  do  well  in  all 
sections  of  the  country,  amd  stand  pre- 
eminently at  the  head  of  the  list,  suc- 


ceeding in  any  sunny  position  in  any  kind  of 
soil,  but  responding  quickly  to  liberal  treat- 
ment. For  best  results  the  beds  should  be 
spaded  two  feet  deep  and  a generous  amount 
of  well-decayed  manure  of  any  kind  thoroughly 
incorporated,  and  at  all  times  suppljang  water 
freely.  For  best  effect  plant  in  large  masses 
of  one  color,  setting  out  the  plants  2 feet  apart. 


NOTICE 

All  o ii  r 
Cannas  a r c 
s t r o 11 
liealtliy  dc>r- 
mant  well 
eyed  r o o 1 s 
that  will  give 
w o 11  d e r - 
f u 1 satisfac- 
tion. Order 
early  and 

start  your 

roots  in  sand  about  March  1st  so 
as  to  haa  e started  four  inches 
high  ready  to  set  outdoors  when 
danger  of  freezing  is  over. 


1240 


The  President 


— ht.  4 ft. 

Very  Latest  Introduction  and  the 
Most  Satisfactory  Red  Canna  ever 
produced.  Bigger  and  Better  than 
Firebird.  Make  a solid  bed  of 
these  on  your  lawn  and  you  will 
be  envied  by  all  your  neighbors. 

Height  4 feet.  In  color,  a rich, 
glowing  scarlet,  and  the  immense, 
linn,  rounded  flowers,  7 inches 
across  when  open,  are  produced 
on  strong,  erect  stalks  well  above 
the  large,  rich  green  foliage. 
“The  President”  is  superior  to  any 
other  red  variety  in  the  quantity 
and  also  ciuality  of  bloom,  and 
the  firm  flowers  resist  drought 
and  heat  to  a remarkable  degree. 
A large  bed  of  this  variety  was 
planted  last  year  in  front  of  the 
White  House  and  received  the  un- 
qualified admiration  of  every  lover 
of  Cannas.  “The  President”  has 
proved  to  be  the  most  satisfactory 
red  Canna  ever  produced.  Get 
your  order  placed  now  for  de- 
livery at  planting-time.  Baeli, 
45e;  3 for  Sgl.lO;  Doz.,  ^.00,  post- 
paid. 

King  Humbert 
•— Le“.“  ht.  5 ft. 

A Universal  Standard  Favorite:  Glowing 
Orange  Scarlet,  streaked  with  Crimson; 

This  remarkable  “Gold  Medal” 
Canna  has  been  the  sensation  of 
the  past  eight  years.  It  is  a cross 
between  the  orchid-flowering  and 
the  French  or  Crozy  type,  com- 
bining the  best  features  of  both, 
the  large  flowers  of  one  with  the 
free  blooming  character  of  the 
other,  and  the  handsome  broad, 
tropical  foliage.  Kaoli,  UOc;  3 for 
30e;  Don.,  $U75,  postpaid. 

ft*  Best  White  Canna 

Remarkably  free  flowering  variety,  and  with  its  striking  Avhite 
flowers,  which  first  appear  cream,  makes  a very  effective  show  in 
conjunction  with  a good  scarlet  such  as  Firebird  or.  King  Humbert. 
A robust  grower  forming  sturdy,  shapely  plants  quickly.  Each,  33c; 
3 for  60c;  Doz.,  $3.30,  postpaid. 


1340  The  President 


*242  Eureka- 


Green 

"Leaved 


1243 


Hungaria — 


Green 

Leaved" 


m ft.  The  Best  Pink  Canna 


Verv  compact,  almost  dwarf  and  of  a very  luxuriant  growth.  Leaves  bluish  green,  never  burn. 
Trusses  of  enormous  size  borne  well  above  the  foliage.  Flowers  very  large,  with  immense  petals. 
Color  purest  La  France-pink,  with  satin  sheen.  Each,  35c;  3 for  65c;  Doz.,  $3.30,  postpaid. 


1244 


Yellow  King  Humbert 4 ft. The  Best  Vellow  Canna 


This  is  the  best  yellow  Canna  spotted  with  red  dots.  _ ......  . r ^ 

An  orchicl-flowering"  sport  of  the  well-lvnown  vai’iety  King*  Humbert.  Has  the  same  habit  of  growth 
as  its  parent;  foliage  a very  dark  green,  with  flowers  measuring  5 to  7 inches  across;  individual 
petal.s  8 to  .3  V2  inches  in  diameter.  Color  of  flower  a deep  rich  yellow,  softly  spotted  and  blotched 
with  bright  red.  ...  ... 

Some  plants  will  occasionally  give  a scarlet  or  scarlet  striped  flower,  which  we  consider  an  im- 
provement, rather  than  a defect.  Each,  30c;  3 for  .50c;  Doz.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 

1245  Wyoming— L'ri— 6 ft  • The  Best  Orange  Yellow 

A beautiful  variety,  with  rich  purplish  bronze  foliage.  Flowers  are  large  as  King  Humbert, 
and  of  good  substance;  bright  orange,  slightly  rimmed  and  flaked  with  rose.  Each,  15e;  3 for  40c; 
Doz.,  $1.40,  postpaid.  -sk 


Pleace  order  by  number  as  well  as  names.  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


13'* 


Condon  Bios.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois. 


9D 


Le  Grand 

173D  JACK  ROSE 


SPECIAL 
OFFER  183 

One  Each  of  These 
12  Beauties  Sent 
Postpaid  for 

$;5.25 


-The  identical  shade 
of  the  rose  with  the  same  name.  This  var- 
iety is  exceedingly  free,  carrying  fairly  large 
flowers  on  very  erect  stems  in  great  abund- 
ance; flowers  early.  Each,  25c;  3 for  65c, 
postpaid. 

171C  J.  H.  JACKSON— The  finest  black 
Cactus  Dahlia  in  existence.  An  exception- 
ally satisfactory  all-around  Dahlia;  one  of 
the  most  prominent  for  garden  decoration; 
superb  as  a cut -flower  variety  and  equally 
good  as  an  exhibition  flower.  Color,  a per- 
fectly gorgeous,  deep  velvety,  blackish-ma- 
roon. Gigantic  in  size.  Every  Dahlia  lover 
should  grow  this  variety.  Each,  30c;  3 for  75c,  postpd. 

172D  DELICE — The  finest  and  brightest  pink  Dec- 
orative Dalilia  in  existence.  Flowers  are  of  good 
size,  standing  well  above  the  foliage.  A charming 
bright  jDink,  suffused  with  lavender -pink.  One  of  the 
best  known  cut -flower  varieties  in  the  Dahlia  world. 

Each,  35c;  3 for  95c,  postpaid. 

174  MRS.  M.  W.  CROWELL  Peony  Flowered— 

A remarkably  sturdy  variety  of  perfect  habit.  Color,  a 
beautiful  orange-yellow.  Each,  35c;  3 for  95c,  postpaid 

175D  WILHELM  MILLER— Very  brilliant 
purple.  This  is  a fine  variety  of  the  Decorative 
type.  Each,  25c;  3 for  65c,  postpaid. 

176C  STERN  CACTUS  — Bright  primrose- 
yellow.  The  flowers  are  large;  petals  long  and 
pointed.  One  of  the  most  satisfactory  varieties. 

Each,  30c;  3 for  75c,  postpaid. 

177C  LIBELLE — -Beautifully  formed,  dark 
purple  flowers,  always  full  to  the  centre.  Strong 
grower,  profuse  bloomer;  fine  for  cutting.  Each, 

25c;  3 for  65c,  postpaid. 

178D  MADONNA— Magnificent  New  Decorative 
Dahlia.  A perfect  wonder;  its  remarkable  quali- 
ties being  beautiful  shape,  excellent  cut-flower 
variety,  and  one  of  the  most  satisfactory  in  the 
garden.  The  flowers  are  borne  in  a miraculous 
profusion,  upon  long  graceful  stems  of  wiry  stiff- 
ness, making  it  one  of  the  most  desirable.  In  color 
a very  beautiful  white,  very  slightly  tinted  with 
a most  delicate  shade  of  lavender-pink.  The  form 
is  perfectly  original,  each  petal  curling  and  twist- 
ing  in  a very  pleasing  manner.  Each,  50c;  3 for  $1.35,  postpaid 


Newest  and  Finest  Varieties 
. Large  Field  Grown  Tubers 
‘‘Guaranteed  to  Please” 

Those  Marked  D Are  Decorative  Sorts  Those  Marked  C 
Are  Cactus  Sorts. 

179D  LE  GRAND  MANITOU— Tlie  color  of  this 
superb  variety  is  pure  wliite  artistically  striped, 
splashed  and  blotched  deep  violet-purple.  The  plants 
occasionally  bear  a solid  purple -colored  flower.  The 
effect  of  these  phenomenal  flowers  is  most  pleasing, 
this  variety  a supreme  place  in  this  class. 
60c;  3 for  $1.50,  postpaid. 

180  QUEEN  WILHELMINA.  Giant  Holland 
Peony-flowered  Dahlia — Largest  and  finest  of  the 
white  sorts;  excellent  for  decorative  work  and 
unsurpassed  as  a cut  flower.  Blossoms  produced 
upon  long,  graceful  stems,  well  above  the  foliage. 
An  immense,  fluffy  flower  of  pure  glistening  white, 
its  beautiful  golden -yellow  center  very 
prominently,  which  lends  an  additional  charm  to  tliis 
beautiful  flower.  Each,  30c;  3 for  75c,  postpaid. 

181  REGGIE— A Colossal  Dahlia 
of  beautiful  cherry-red  color.  A var- 
iety that  will  give  the  best  of  satis- 
faction, producing  flowers  upon  long 
stems,  well  above  the  foliage.  Each, 
26c;  3 for  65c,  postpaid. 

182D  SOUVENIR  DE  GUSTAVE 
DOAZON — This  variety  is  a good 
comparison  to  the  “Sunflower.”  It 
is  the  largest  Dahlia  in  existence. 
The  color  is  a pleasing  shade  of 
orange-red.  Flowers  are  full  to  the 
center  and  often  measure  9 inches 
and  over  in  diameter.  Very  long 
stems  of  pleasing,  stiff,  upright  type. 
Should  be  in  every  garden.  Each, 
25c;  3 for  65c,  postpaid. 


Remember — v^e  furnish  free  with  each  order  instructions  how  to  grow  these  to  perfection. 


CONDON’S  DAHLIAS 


140  Start  raising  Gladiolus  this  year.  They  are  easily  grown,  very  beautiful  and  bulbs  multiply,  quickly. 


CONDON’S  Beautiful 

GLADIOLUS 

The  Most  Charming  Flower  in  Cultivation 
— Stately  and  Attractive — Easy  of  Culture  i 

“To  know  them  is  to  love  them.’’  Every 
yard  should  have  at  least  a few  choice  Gladi- 
olus. They  succeed  nicely  in  any  good  fer- 
tile garden  soil.  Plant  as  early  in  the  spring! 
as  ground  can  be  worked  and  for  succession 
of  bloom  set  at  intervals  of  two  weeks. 
Bulbs  set  six  inches  deep  require  a few  more; 
days  to  come  up,  but  more  than  repay  you; 
for  waiting,  as  they  form  a deep  root  sys-i 
tern,  retaining  moisture  which  furnishes  more' 
stalk  growth  and  larger  and  more  perfect' 
flowers.  Set  in  rows  of  solid  beds  eight  toj 
ten  inches  apart,  to  allow  for  cultivating,! 
which  should  be  done  at  leafjt  once  a week. 
Water  freely,  if  possible,  this  insures  more 
continuous  flowering.  Lift  the  bulbs  in  the 
fall,  dry  thoroughly,  and  store  in  dry,  warm 
place  until  spring  again.  These  multiply 
in  the  ground  and  you  can  separate  the 
small  seedlings  from  the  mother  plant,  grow 
them  on  the  following  year  and  in  that  way 
increase  your  supply.  Our  list  of  named  va- 
rieties comprises  the  best  standard  reliable 
sorts  that  we  recommend  will  please  you. 
All  good  healthy  well  propagated  bulbs  that 
we  guarantee  will  produce  large  spikes  of 
beautiful  flowers. 

193  America.  Conceded  to  be  one  of  the 
finest  varieties  for  cutting  or  bedding  ever 
sent  out;  color  a beautiful  soft  flesh-pink; 
orchid-like  in  its  coloring  and  texture. 

Each,  7 cts.;  dozen,  75  cts.;  100  for  $5.00; 
postpaid. 

184  Augusta.  Pure  white,  with  a rose  suf- 
fusion, somewhat  flaked  pale  rose,  throat 
faintly  lined  with  amaranth  on  first  petals. 
Good  spike.  Mid-season.  Each,  7 cts.; 
dozen,  75  ets.;  100  for  $5.00;  postpaid. 

185  Breiichleyen.sis.  The  most  effective 
vermilion-scarlet  for  massing  and  consid- 
ered by  many  as  (The  jMother  of  all  Gladio- 
lus). Each,  8 cts.;  dozen,  80  ets.;  100  for 
$5.50;  postpaid. 

180  Brilliant.  Beautiful  deep  rosy  crimson. 
The  well-opened  flowers  show  a pure  white 
throat  freely  marked  and  spotted.  A most 
pleasing  color.  Each,  10  cts.;  dozen,  90 
cts.;  100  for  $7.00;  postpaid. 

187  Canary  Bird..  Magnificent  flower.s  of 
delicate  pale  yellow  with  a dark  blotch 
in  center.  One  of  the  finest  and  largest 
of  all  yellows.  Each,  10  cts.;  dozen,  $1.00; 
100  for  $7.50;  postpaid. 

188  Lavender  Iving.  Large  pinkish-lavender 
flowers  shading  to  rich,  dark  rose.  Tall 
grower,  flowers  well  opened,  striking  and 
beautiful.  Each,  10  cts.;  dozen,  $1.00s  100 
for  $7.50;  postpaid, 

189  31a dame  3Ioimeret.  A lovely  apple  blos- 
som shade,  true  La  France  pink.  A great 
large  flower  on  a tall  spike,  perfect  in 
every  detail.  Each,  7 cts.:  dozen,  75  cts.; 
100  for  $5.00;  postpaid. 

190  3Irs.  Francis  King.  Lincoln-red,  throat 
with  small  blotches  raspberry-red  sur- 
rounded by  a very  little  sea  amber-yellow 
Four  inches.  Each,  8 cts.;  dozen,  80  cts.; 
100  for  $5.50;  postpaid. 

191  Snow  (lueen.  Pure  white  with  narrow 
lines.  Crimson-carmine  on  midribs  of  three 
lower  petals,  surrounded  by  a little  amber. 
Petals  slightly  reflex.  Early;  a forcing 
variety.  Several  flowers  out  at  one  time. 
Each,  10  ets.;  dozen,  $1.00;  100  for  $7.50; 
postpaid. 

192  Velvet  King.  The  darkest  red-rich  rna- 
roon,  a royal  color  supreme  in  that  shade. 
This  will  give  you  early  blooms  which  are 
delightful  in  contrast  with  the  lighter 
shades  in  a bouquet.  Each,  8 cts.;  dozen, 
SO  cts.;  100  for  $5.50;  postpaid. 


Actual  Photograph  Single  Spike  of  Condon’s 
Beautiful  Gladiolus 


Collection 

195 


We  will  send  postpaid  one  each  of 
the  above  ten  choice  named  Gladiolus 


Please  order  by  nnmber  as  well  as  names.  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois, 


141 


GLADIOLUS 


Condones  Giant  Flowered 


Varieties  in  Finest  Mixtures 


At  Moderate  Prices 

One  of  tlie  most  attractive  of  all  sum- 
mer floweriag-  bulbs.  Excellent  for  mixed 
borders,  but  more  gorgeous  edects  may  be 
had  by  massing  in  large  clumps.  For  a 
succession  of  bloom  throughout  the  sum- 
mer, plant  at  intervals  from  April  to 
June. 


Condon’s  Giant 
Gladiolus 


Iris  multiply  and 
spread  rapidly.  A 
few  roots  soon 
grow  to  a nice  big 
bed.  Start  a few 
this  spring. 

Special  Offer 
No.  1260 

For  $1.50 

we  will  mail  one 
root  each  of  tlie 
Ten  Named  Iris, 
each  distinctly 
labeled. 

For  $1.50,  postpaid. 


! 

1252  FLAVESCENS  Rich,  creamy  yellow,  throat  veined 
I loctolate.  A midseason  variety  of  free  blooming  habit. 
0 inches  tall. 

253  QUEEN  OF  THE  MAY  The  best  all-around  pink 
is.  A color  which  is  quite  rare  among  iris.  Midseason. 
2 inches. 


254  MME.  CHEREAU  Flowers  snow-white,  with  blue 
ilkd  edges.  This  is  a very  much  admired  variety.  3 2 ins. 

255  PALLIDA  DALMATICA  The  king  of  all  iris.  Enor- 
ous  blue  flowers  tinted  violet.  4 0 inches. 

256  CELESTE  A uniform  sky-blue.  One  of  the  best  late 
Its,  blooming  profusely  over  a long  period.  3 0 inches. 

257  KOCH  1 1 Dark  claret-purple,  buds  black.  Very  early 
id  blooming  freely  for  a long  time.  Of  strong  and  robust 
owtli.  2 4 inches. 

258  RHEIN  NIXE  Broad  white  standards  and  extra-large 
um-purple  falls  with  a broad  border  of  white.  Late. 
6 inches. 


259  DARIUS  Standards  light  yellow,  falls  pansy-purple 
ith  a broad  border  of  gold.  2 4 inches. 

ny  of  the  Bearded  Iris,  20  cts.  each;  6 for  $1.00;  12 
)r  $1.75;  25  for  $3.00,  postpaid. 


IRIS 


Comprising  the  cream  of  the  prize  show  sorts  only. 
Large  Bulbs,  1/2  doz.,  22  cts. ; dozen,  40  cts.,  per  100, 
$2.25,  postpaid. 

Sometimes  \^a.iiea  nag, 
or  Fleur  de  Lis  Perfectly  Hardy 

This  is  an  extremely  beautiful  flower.  It  is  easily  grown,  and  no  gar- 
den is  complete  without  it.  The  Iris  is  a sun  loving  plant  and  will 
delight  in  a warm,  well  drained  soil  where  the  roots  at  the  surface  can 
become  hardened  in  the  sun.  They  will  thrive  well  almost  anywhere, 
except  in  low  wet  soils,  and  here  the  roots  will  decay.  An  endless  array 
of  colors  will  greet  you  upon  looking  over  a large  field  of  different  varie- 
ties of  Iris,  because  they  will  vary  in  color,  some  will  be  rich  blue  and 
delicate  yellow,  and  some  will  be  claret  red  and  bronze,  others  will  be 
pure  white  and  all  colors. 

1250  FLORENTINA  ALBA  Very  large,  silvery  white  flowers,  sometimes 
tinted  lavender.  Very  early  and  fragrant.  2 feet  tall. 

1251  MRS.  H.  DARWIN  Pure  white,  falls  veined  violet.  The  best  mid- 
season  white.  2 feet  tall. 


Remember — we  furnirh  free  with  each  order  instructions  how  to  grow  these  to  perfection. 


142 


For  Best  Results  with  Paeonies  Plant  them  in  the  Open  Away  from  Buildings  or  Walls 


Beautiful 

PAEONIES 

Commonly  Known 
as  ^Tineys” 

No  Garden  Complete  With- 
out This  Beautiful 
Hardy  Plant 

The  Paeony  is  truly  a most  noble 
flower  and  rivals  the  rose  in  bril- 
liancy of  color  and  perfection  of 
bloom,  while  greatly  surpassing  it  in 
size  and  stately  grandeur.  They  are 
of  the  easiest  culture,  most  vigorous 
nabit,  and  free  from  disease  and  in 
sects.  The  foliage  is  rich,  glossy  and 
ornamental,  even  when  plants  are 
not  in  bloom.  Many  of  the  newei 
varieties  are  quite  fragrant  and  no 
other  flower  is  so  well  adapted  for 
large  and  showj^  bouquets.  Plant  the 
paeonies  this  year,  plant  lots  of 
them  in  rows,  beds  or  as  specimen 
plants  on  the  lawn.  They  make  a 
grand  show.  They  may  be  left  un- 
disturbed for  years.  In  planting  set 
the  crowns  two  inches  below  surface 


196  Fireball  Paeony 


Fireball 


198  Snow  Q,ueen  Paeony 


This  is  the  old  fashioned  red.  Has 
extra  large  balls  of  blood  red  flowers. 
The  most  brilliant  of  all  Red  Paeonies. 
Two  or  more  extra  strong  eyes  to  the  i 

root.  Each,  35  cts.;  ^4  doz.,  $1.75,  post-  ' 
paid.  ‘ 

Maiden’s  Blush 

A delicate  soft  pink  of  exquisite  shade  ; 
and  beauty.  Very  large  double  flowers  , 
delightfully  fragrant.  Grows  very  com-  . 
pact  and  a beauty.  Strong  Roots,  i 
each,  35  cts.;  ^ doz.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 

^98  Snow  Queen 

One  of  the  best  known  and  most  ex- 
tensively grown.  Flowers  of  immense 
size  and  beauty.  Color  snow  white  with  ‘ 
some  small  red  spots  on  the  edges  of 
the  center  petals.  Strong  and  vigorous 
grower.  Blooms  early  and  a great  ! 
favorite  for  Memorial  Day.  Large, 
strong  roots,  each,  35  cts.;  54  doz.,  $1.75,  , 
postpaid.  i 


1S9  SPECIAL  OFFER 

One  each  of  the  three 
grand  Paeonies  listed, 

only  98c  postpaid. 
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ALTHEA  FRUTEX  (Rose  of  Sharon) 

■ A free-flowering-  shrub  of  easy  culture  and  very 
desirable  on  account  of  blooming-  in  August  and 
September.  Flowers  resemble  a double  hollyhock. 
It  requires  protection  and  should  be  planted  only 
in  the  spring. 

1150  Double  White  1151  Double  Pink 

1152  Double  Red 

2 yr.  old  strong  plants,  18  to  24  inches.  Rack, 
35  cts.;  3 lor  $1.00;  postpaid.  Your  choice. 


1148  Bush  Honeysuckle— Red  Tartarian 


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1142  SPIREA-^”Sh 


DEUTZIA 

The  most  beautiful  and  most  popular  of  flowering 
shrubs.  Flowers  in  June  and  through  July  and  Au- 
gust. Of  easy  culture,  thriving  in  almost  any  well- 
' drained  soil. 

1144.  Crenata  Flore  Pleno — This  is  a variety  that 
has  very  double  flowers  which  are  white  tinged  with 
rose.  Tlie  flowers  are  produced  in  great  profusion  in 
racemes  from  4 to  5 inches  long.  18  to  24  inches.  , 2 
yr.  old.  Each,  35c;  3 for  $1.00,  postpaid. 

1145.  Pride  of  Rochester — A variety  of  Deutzia 
Crenata  Flore  Pleno,  and  producing  large  double 
white  flowers;  back  of  the  petals  slightly  tinted 
with  rose.  It  excels  all  the  older  sorts  in  size  of 
flower,  length  of  panicle,  profuseness  of  bloom  and 
vigorous  habit.  18  to  24  inches.  Each,  35c;  3 for 
$1.00;  postpaid. 

BUSH  HONEYSUCKLE 

Handsome  upright  shrubs,  with  showy  flowers  and 
bright  berries.  They  thrive  in  almost  any  fertile, 
soil,  and  in  most  instances  prefer  sunny  situations. 
Invaluable  for  border  or  mass  planting. 

1148.  Red  Tartarian — The  flowers  are  borne  freely 
in  May  and  June.  Are  of  bright  pink  color,  followed 
by  showy  red  berries. 

1149.  White  Tartarian — About  the  same  as  the  red 
except  that  flowers  are  white.  Both  Bush  Honey- 
suckles. Strong  plants.  18  to  24  inches.  Each,  45c; 
3 for  $1.00,  postpaid. 


1142  Spirea  Van  Houttei — Bridal  Wreath 

1143.  SPIREA  ANTHONY  WATERER — This  beautiful  variety 
produces  flowers  of  a bright  crimson  and  blooms  so  freely  that 
it  may  be  kept  flowering  during  the  summer  till  late  fall  by 
I trimming  away  dead  blooms.  Foliage  is  very  handsome,  being 
variegated  with  creamy  white  or  yellow.  Grows  15  to  20  inches 
i high,  is  very  useful  for  massing  or  border  in  front  of  taller 
I shrubs.  18  to  24  inch.  2 yr.  old  strong  plants.  Each,  75c;  3 
for  $2.00,  postpaid. 


The  Most  Satisfactory  Shrub. 
No  Garden  Complete  Without 
This.  Easily  Grown,  Does  Nicely 
Everywhere — Either  in  Solid 
Rows,  Borders  or  Close  to 
Porch.  Blossoms  First  Sea- 
son. Our  Plants  Are  Stately 
and  Well  Developed. 

Tins  lovely  old-fashioned  shrub  is  al- 
ways popular,  and  justly  so,  because  of 
its  real  beauty ; bears  large  spirals  of 
densely  crowded  double  white  flowers,  each 
blossom  like  a miniature  rose,  the  entire 
length  of  the  branches — and  they  appear 
by  the  million — hence  the  common  title 
of  “Bridal  Wreath.”  A beautiful  floral 
wreath  is  made  at  once  by  bending  and 
tying  the  ends  of  the  branch  together. 
One  of  the  most  beautiful,  hardy  shrubs 
in  existence.  Strong  2 yr.  old  plants,  18 
to  24  inclies.  Each,  35  cts.;  3 for  90  cts.; 
doz.,  $3.00,  postpaid. 

Send  your  order  for  Fruits,  Shrubs 
and  Bulbs  along  with  your  seed  order. 
We  will  forward  seeds  at  once  amd 
unless  instructed  differently  will  hold 
balance  for  shipment  in  spring  at 
proper  time. 


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Ornamental  and  Flowering  Shrubs  Continiied 


1153  HYDRANGEA  Grandiflora 

Tens  of  thousands' of  this- noble  summer  and  autumn- 
flowering:  shrub  have  been  sold  the  past  few  years,  and 
the  demand  is  now  universal.  They  grow  to  a heig-ht 
of  8 to  10  feet,  and  are  absolutely  hardy,  grow  in  any 
soil  and  bloom  the  same  year  they  are  set  out.  They 
flower  abundantly,  bearing  immense  panicles  of  bloom 
a foot  long,  white  at  first,  turning  to  rose  in  autumn 
commencing  to  bloom  in  August,  when  very  few  shrubs 
are  in  bloom.-  An  annual  shortening  of  branches  tends 
to  increase  the  size  of  the  flowers.  2 yr.  old  large 
plants  18  to  24  inches.  Hlach,  75c;  3 for  $2.00,  postpaid. 

^/^HYDRANGEASIiu^/w 

This  new  American  Hydrangea  was  found  growing 
wild  some  years  ago  in  the  woods  of  Ohio  and  is  one 
of  the  most  beautiful  hardy  flowering  shrubs.  Its 
greatest  value,  aside  from  its  beauty,  is  that  it  comes 
into  bloom  just  after  the  flowering  time  of  the  Lilacs, 
Syringas,  Viburnums  and  spring-flowering  Spiraeas  and 
continues  on  into  August.  The  panicle  is  more  like  a 
Snowball  in  form  and  size  than  Paniculata  Grandiflora 
(hence  the  name),  and  is  a pure  white.  It  thrives  well 
in  various  soils  but  requires  shade.  2 yr.  old  strong 
plants  18  to  24  inches.  Each,  90c;  3 for  $2,50,  postpaid. 


1153  Hydrangea  Panicislata  Grandiflora 


1155  Hardy  Snowball 


1159  LILAC 

Persian  Blue 


An  old  fashioned  shrub  that 
is  still  very  popular.  Some- 
times grows  10  ft.  high.  Flow- 
ers produced  freely  of  creamy 
white  color  and  very  fragrant; 
May  and  June.  Presents  a very 
ornamental  and  attractive  ap- 
pearance in  the  border.  Of 
spreading  habit  and  should  be 
allowed  suftlcient  room  to  fully 
develop.  Good  specimen  plant 
on  the  lawn.  To  cover  an  un- 
sightly alley  in  your  back  yard, 
this  and  the  Upright  Honey- 
suckle are  the  best.  Plant  in 
this  case,  about  4 feet  apart. 
2 yr.  old  plants,  IS  to  24  inches. 
Each,  50c;  3 for  $1.25,  postpaid. 

Persian  Blue  will  grow  anywhere  and  in  almost  any  soil.  Bloom-S 
freely  even  when  small.  2 yr.  old  plants,  18  to  24  inches.  Each, 
60c;  3 for  $1.65,  postpaid. 

1157  WIEGELA— Eva  Rathke  Crimson 

A new  variety.  A strong  grower  and  of  graceful  drooping 
habit.  Flowers  a dark  beautiful  crimson.  2 yr.  old  strong  root, 
18  to  24  inches.  Each,  85c;  3 for  $2.25,  postpaid. 

1158  WIEGELA— Rosea— Pink 

The  tallest  growing.  Foliage  of  a very  dark  green,  flowers 
bright  rose.  2 yr.  old  strong  roots.  Each,  35c;  3 for  90c,  postpaid. 

1160.  CALYCANTHIUS 

The  old-fashioned  “Sweet-scented  Shrub.”  Has  velvety  deep 
purple  flowers.  2 yr.  old  large  roots,  18  to  24  inches.  Each,  50c; 

3 for  $1.25,  postpaid. 

1161.  GOLDEN  ELDER 

Foliage  a bright  golden  yellow  all  season.  2 yr.  old  roots,  18 
to  24  inches.  Each,  50c;  3 for  $1.25,  postpaid. 

1162.  FORSYTHIA  (Golden  Bell) 

Vigorous  grower,  drooping  branches,  with  yellow  flowers.  2 yr. 
old  strong  plants,  18  to  24  inches.  Each,  35c;  3 lor  95c,  postpaid. 


1155  SNOWBALL-Hardy 

“A  Most  Handsome  Plant’’ 

From  north  China.  Of  moderate  growth,  handsome  plicated 
leaves,  globular  heads  of  pure  white  neutral  flowers  early 
in  June.  It  surpasses  the  common  Snowball  in  several  re- 
spects. Its  habit  is  better,  foliage  much  handsomer,  flowers 
whiter  and  more  delicate.  One  of  the  most  valuable  flowering 
shrubs.  2 yr.  old  plants,  18  to  24  inches.  Each,  50c;  3 for 
$1.25,  postpaid. 

1156  SYRINGA  Philadelphus  o'Jlnte 

One  of  the  Most  Popular  Shrubs 


1156  Syrinsa“Mock  Orange 


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Hardy 


Climbing  Vines 

CLEMATIS 

7770JACKMANII— The  Most 
Beautiful  of  all  Flowering  Vines 
Rapid  Grower — Free  Bloomer 

The  well  known  large  flowering  blue  Clematis.  Tlie  beau- 
tiful flowers,  wlien  fully  expanded,  measure  4 to  6 inches 
in  diameter,  intense  violet-purple,  witli  a rich,  velvety  ap- 
pearance, distinctly  veined.  It  blooms  continually  from 
.Inly  until  cut  by  frost.  Plant  is  hardy,  abundant  and 
successful  bloomer.  Price;  For  strong,  2-year-old  plants, 
each,  $1.00;  3 for  $2.50,  postpaid. 

1171  CLEMATIS — Paniculata 

(Also  Known  as  “Virgin^s  Bower”) 

This  is  one  of  the  handsomest  and  most  satisfactory 
flowering  climbers.  . Of  strong  rapid  growth,  with  small 
dense  foliage  forming  a most  effective  background  for  the 
delicate  white  flowers,  which  are  deliciously  fragrant. 
Flowers  last  from  August  to  October  and  are  followed  by 
silvery,  feathery  seed  pods.  Thrives  in  any  location  and 
soil,  is  free  from  blight  and  insects.  A si)lendid  vine  for 
porches,  trellises,  also  for  covering  fences,  sloping  banks, 
walls,  etc.  Each,  35c;  3 for  $1.00,  postpaid. 

1172.  BITTER-SWEET 

A very  popular  hardy  vine  of  twining  habit.  Bright  green 
foliage,  turning  to  yellow  dn  .autumn,  with  quantities  of 
bright  orange  and  scarlet  berries,  which  remain  all  winter. 
Large  roots.  Each,  35c;  3 for  $1.00,  postpaid. 

1173.  MATRIMONY  VINE 


Jack  in  the  Beanstalk  Vine--A  remarkably  rapid  growing  vine  for  orna- 
ment and  shade.  It  produces  many  graceful  twining  stems,  2 0 to  3 0 feet  long, 
in  a season.  Leaves  are  dark  green  and  of  soft,  woolly  texture.  Piirple 
flowers,  resembling  miniature  Wistaria,  are  borne  in  clusters.  Strong  roots. 

Each,  30c;  3 for  75c,  postpaid. 

1176.  BIGNONIA  (Trumpet  Vine) 

A robust  tall  climber,  with  great  leathery  trumpet-shaped  flowers  of  scarlet, 
that  last  all  summer.  A beautiful  showy  vine,  useful  for^  fences,  screens, 
stumps,  etc.  Large  roots.  Each,  35c;  3 for  $1.00,  postpaid. 

HONEYSUCKLES  Verv  Fragrant. 


I 177.  Hall’s  Japanese  (Halieana)  Honeysuckle — A vigorous  grower  and 
continuous  bloomer.  The  sweet-scented  flowers  open  white,  changing  to  cream. 
The  foliage  remains  green  almost  all  winter.  Large  roots.  Each,  30c;  3 for 

75c,  postpaid. 

I 178.  Scarlet  Trumpet  (Sempervirens)  Honeysuckle — The  best  known  and 
most  popular  variety.  Broad,  deep  green  leaves  in  pairs,  united  at  the  base, 
remaining  until  late.  Clusters  of  long,  scarlet,  trumpet-shaped  flowers  are  fol- 
lowed by  red  berries  in  fall.  Large  roots.  Each,  ?I5c;  3 for  $1.10,  postpaid. 

ti79  AMERICAN  WISTARIA— Purple 

This  variety  bears  in  great  profusion  large,  drooping  clusters  of  purple,  pea- 
shaped flowers,  somewhat  resembling  a bunch  of  grapes  in  size  and  form. 
Blooms  in  May  and  June,  and  sometimes  again  in  the  fall.  Foliage  is  very 
pretty,  of  pale  green  color.  A beautiful  climber  that  may  also  be  trained  to 
tree  form.  Strong  roots.  Each,  45c;  3 for  $1.10,  postpaid. 


1180  Chinese  Wistaria— White 

Similar  to  the  Purple  Wistaria,  but  the  flowers  are  pure  white.  The  foliage 
is  fairly  dense,  and  remains  in  good  condition  all  summer i which  makes  the 
Wistaria  a very  good  vine  for  training  over  a veranda,  trellis,  or  pergola. 
Large  roots.  Each,  $1.00;  3 for  $2.50,  postpaid. 

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I I 70.  Clematis  Jackmanii 

1174.  AMPELOPSIS  ENGELMANNI 
(Engelmann’s  Ivy) 

One  of  the  best  and  hardiest  vines  for  the  Northwest.  The 
foliage  is  smaller  and  thicker  than  Ampelopsis  Quinquefolia,  and 
is  especially  beautiful  in  autumn,  when  it  turns  crimson  and 
orange.  It  is  the  only  perfectly  hardy  vine  that  will  cling  to 
brick,  stone  or  cement.  It  is  used  extensively  on  churches  and 
large  buildings ; does  well  in  any  soil.  Strong  roots.  Each,  30c; 
3 for  75c,  postpaid. 


A strong  bushy  vine,  with  fine  foliage.  Very  handsome 
when  covered  with  quantities  of  small  purple  flowers,  which 
are  followed  by  small  scarlet  berries.  A good  vine  for  cover- 
ing low  fences,  porches  or  unsightly  places.  Strong  roots. 

Each,  25c;  3 for  70c,  postpaid. 


1175  JAPANESE  KUDZA  VINE 


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To  insure  success,  spray  your  Roses  with  Black  Leaf  40. 


Hardy  Roses  for  Everybody — All  2-Year-Old 

Everblooming 
Baby  Ramblers 


Sure  Bloomers 


Everblooming  Monthly  Tea  Roses 

These  are  constant  bloomers 
from  early  spring  until  late  fall. 
They  flourish  all  over  the  coun- 
try but  in  the  north  where  tem- 
perature falls  below  zero  should 
be  protected  by  coarse  straw  or 
iianure.  Price  on  these  5 beau- 
t-os,  2 yr.  old  dormant:  Each, 
75c:  3 for  $2.00,  postpaid. 

1105  New  Double  Killarney — • 

Brilliant  Sparkling  Pink.  Called 
Irish  Beauty  by  some. 

1106  Kaiserin — Pure  White. 
Extra  large. 

1107  General  McArthur — 

Glowing  Crimson  Scarlet. 

1108  Duchess  of  Wellington 
— Saffron  Yellow,  familiarly 
called  the  Orange  Killarney. 

1109  Etoile  de  France — Vel- 
vety garnet  red,  cup-clear  crim- 


These  dainty  little  Baby  P.ambler  roses 
have  won  the  love  of  everyone.  They  are 
sure  to  grow  and  bloom,  start  blooming 
young  and  keep  at  it  so  steadily  that  every- 
one is  pleased.  These  are  not  climbers,  but 
little  bush  roses  from  1 to  2 feet  high. 
They  will  live  out  for  years,  or  will  do 
well  in  the  house.  They  bloom  in  great 
clusters  like  the  well  known  Crimson  Ram- 
bler, but  on  a little  bush  and  they  bloom 
steadily  all  summer,  2 yr.  old  dormant. 

2 yi’..  Each 

1100  Red  Bahy  Rambler — Bright 

crimson  80.75 

1101  Pink  Baby  Rambler — Beauti- 
ful bright  pink 75 

1102  White  Baby  Rambler — Creamy 

white  75 

SPECIAL  OFFER  NO.  1103 — One  each  of 

these  Everblooming  Baby  Ramblers  in  2- 

year  .size  for $2.00,  Postpaid 


This  is  the  kind  of  strong,  thrifty, 
two  year  old  dormant  roses  we  offer. 


3Ioss  Rose 

Beautiful  Hardy 
Moss  Roses 

These  have  been  universal 
favorites  since  away  back  in 
grandmother’s  day.  We  offer 
choice  2 vr.  old  plants. 

1120  Pink  1122  Red 

1121  White 

Price,  2 yr.  old  dormant,  each, 
$1.00;  3 for  $2.50 — your  choice. 
Postpaid. 

Memorial  Roses 

These  hardy  little  roses  creep 
over  the  ground  like  ivy.  The 
leaves  are  a glossy  dark  green 
color;  profuse  flowering. 

1125  White  Memorial — 

(Wichuriana) — Fine  for  ceme- 
tery planting.  The  flowers  are 
single  and  pure  white;  hardy. 
Price,  2 yr.  old  dormant:  Each, 
60c;  3 for  $1.65,  postpaid. 


1112  American  Beauty 

Hardy  Hybrid 
Perpetual  Roses 

This  class  of  Roses  should  be 
in  every  yard.  They  produce 
quantities  of  Roses  in  June, 
and  some  bloom  again  quite 
freely  in  the  fall.  Mulch  over 
with  coarse  straw  or  manure 
in  the  late  fall. 

1112  American  Beauty — 
Color  deep  pink. 

1113  Frau  Karl  Druschki 
— Clear  tvhite. 

1114  General  Jacqueminot 
— Brilliant  crimson. 

1115  Glory  de  Lyonaise — 
Pale  yellow. 

1116  Paul  Neyron — Clear 
pink. 

Price,  on  above  5 beau- 
ties, 2 yr.  old  dormant, 
each,  75  cts. ; 3 for  $2.00 ; 
postpaid. 


1107  General  McArthur 


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Beautiful  Hardy  Climbing  Roses 

All  Two-Year  Old  Dor- 
mant Field  Grown  Well 
Rooted  Plants  That  Live 
and  Bloom. 

Climbing 

American  Beauty 

The  Most  Beautiful 
Climbing  Rose  in  Exist- 
ence. Named  After  the 
Celebrated  Parent 
American  Beauty. 

Has  the  same  blooms 
and  same  beautiful  deep 
rose  color  and  fragrance. 

Every  bloom  perfect. 

Grows  to  a height  of  15 
feet,  producing  hundreds 
of  blooms  at  one  time. 

Can  be  grown  practically 
anywhere  without  pro- 
tection. Price:  2 yr.  old 
dormant,  each,  $1.00;  3 
for  .$2.50;  doz.,  ^.00,  po.st- 
paid. 

1129  Flower  of 
Fairfield 

The  Everblooming 
Crimson  Rambler. 

This  new  introduction 
is  the  result  of  many 
years’  propagation.  It  is 
the  Only  Perpetual  Ever- 
blooming  Rambler.  The 
old  sorts  produce  but  one 
crop  of  flowers  during 

the  summer,  while  this  new  Beauty  commences  bloom- 
ing early  in  the  summer  and  continues  until  late 
autumn.  In  color  it  is  a shade  more  brilliant  than 
its  famous  parent,  the  “Crimson  Rambler,”  but  re- 
tains that  beautiful  foliage  effect  with  which  it  is 
recognized  the  world  over.  Don’t  fail  to  include  this 
Price:  2 yr.  old  dormant,  each,  90c;  3 for  $2.25;  doz.. 


Hardy  Rambler  Roses 


1130.  IMPROVED  CRIMSON  RAMBLER — The  finest  and  most  famous  climbing  Rose 
in  cultivation.  It  is  perfectly  hardy.  The  flowers  are  a rich,  vivid  crimson,  borne  in 
magnificent  pyramidal  clusters;  a perfect  bouquet.  Price:  2 yr.  old  dormant,  each,  60c; 

3 for  $1.65;  doz.,  $6.00,  postpaid. 

1131.  IMPROVED  WHITE  RAMBLER— Flowers  of  the  White  Rambler  have  the  charm  of 
being  sweetly  scented.  Color  a pure  white,  without  a blemish.  Price:  2 yr.  old  dormant, 
each,  60c;  3 for  $1.65;  doz.,  $6.00,  postpaid. 

1132.  IMPROVED  YELLOW  RAMBLER — Quite  hardy,  but  should  have  some  winter  pro- 
tection. The  beautiful  clear  yellow  flowers  are  borne  in  immense  trusses.  Very  fragrant. 
Price:  2 yr.  old  dormant,  each,  60c;  3 for  $1.65;  doz.,  $6.00,  postpaid. 

1133.  BALTIMORE  BELLE — Flowers  pale  blush  variegated  carmine.  Hardy  everywhere. 
Price:  2 yr.  old  dormant,  each,  60c;  3 for  $1.65;  doz.,  $6.00,  postpaid. 

1134.  DOROTHY  PERKINS  (Pink  Rambler) — Of  great  hardiness,  vigor,  beauty  and 
freedom  of  bloom.  Stands  severest  winters  unprotected.  Blooms  in  clusters;  fine  shell  pink 
color.  Price:  2 yr.  old  dormant,  each,  60c;  3 for  $1.65;  doz.,  $6.00,  postpaid. 

1135.  TAUSENDSCHON  OR  1,000  BEAUTIES — The  new  Rambler  Rose;  it  bears  its  flowers 
in  immense  clusters;  in  color,  a soft  pink  when  first  opening,  changing  to  a carmine  rose  on 
the  reverse  when  they  fully  expand.  Price:  2 yr.  old  dormant,  each,  60c;  3 for  $1.65;  doz., 
$6.00,  postpaid. 

H36.  PRAIRIE  QUEEN — Bright,  rosy-red,  large,  globular  flowers.  A rapid  grower  and 
always  popular.  Price:  2 yr.  old  dormant,  each,  60c;  3 for  $1.65;  doz.,  $6.00,  postpaid. 

Remember — We  furnish  free  with  each  order  instructions  how  to  grow  these  to  perfection. 


148  A few  cents  invested  in  these  old  fashioned  favorites  will  improve  your  property  a hundred  dollars. 


Hardy  Ornamental  Hedge  Plants 


/ m JAPANESE  BARBERRY  ^ 

(Berberis  Thunbergii) 

The  Very  Finest  and 
Hardiest  Hedge  Plant 

Especially  suited  for  pro- 
tecting corners  of  the  lawn 
near  the  sidewalk.  This 
kind  has  nothing  to  do  with 
Black  Rust  so  you  can  plant 
them  freely. 


riiis  is  the  most  valuable  for 
making  a low  dwarf  hedge.  It 
is  of  low,  regular  and  compact 
growth  and  requires  very  little 
pruning.  It  has  fine  thorns  and 
small  round  rich  green  leaves 
that  change  color  in  the  autumn 
to  a fiery  crimson.  The  hedge 
is  made  still  more  beautiful  by 
great  numbers  of  pretty  droop- 
ing yellow  fiowers  which  are 
followed  by  bright  red  berries. 
It  is  frequently  planted  singly. 
2 yr.  old  plants,  12  to  18  inches. 
Each,  60  cts. ; 3 for  $1.50 ; doz., 
$4.50;  100,  $35.00;  postpaid. 


1190  Barberry  Tliuiiberj^ii.  Japanese  Barberry.  (Berberis.) 

1191  AMOOR  RIVER  PRIVET— Hardy 

For  all  around  hedge  there  is  nothing  that  equals 
Privet.  In  the  extreme  South  the  California  Privet  is 
very  good,  but  for  the  North  Amoor  River  is  the  best  and 
only  safe  one  to  plant.  It  is  perfectly  hardy  and  makes 
a beautiful  stately  hedge.  Foliage  is  rich  dark  green, 
dense  compact  grower.  The  fiowers  are  fragrant,  and 
are  followed  by  pretty  sprays  of  different  colored  berries. 
2 yr.  old  plants,  18  to  24  inches.  Each,  30  cts. ; 3 for  75 
cts.;  doz.,  $2.50;  100  for  $18.00;  postpaid. 

NftTirF  • beauty  there  is  nothing  that  equals 

iiUlilyLi.  Bridal  Wreath  for  a hedge. 


BEAUTIFUL  HARDY  PHLOX 


Hardy  Phlox  Plants 


This  is  one  of  the  most  useful  flowers  for  summer  decora- 
tions, the  colors  varying  from  pure  white  to  deep  crimson. 
They  are  not  at  all  particular  as  to  soil,  and  are  exceedingly 
hardy.  To  obtain  good  results  it  is  wise  to  manure  the  soil 
well  and  give  them  a fairly  open  situation,  and  an  occasional 
soaking  of  water  during  very  dry  weather.  Once  planted, 
they  require  no  further  attention  for  several  years,  but  it  is 
advisable  to  renew  them  about  every  fifth  year. 

The  flowering  period  is  from  the  early  part  of  July  to 
the  middle  of  September  and  they  grow  to  heights  varying 
from  1 to  3 and  even  4 feet.  If  .the  first  flower  spikes  are 
cut  off  as  soon  as  over,  and  the  plants  are  given  a good  soak- 
ing, a second  crop  of  bloom  extending  until  late  in  the  fall 
may  be  expected. 

We  offer  very  choice  specimens  of  the  following: 

1195 —  Pure  White.  1198— Red. 

1196 —  White  with  Red  Eye.  1109 — Pink 

1197 —  Pink  with  Red  Eye.  1200 — Mixed. 

Each,  25e;  3 for  65c;  Do*.,  .$2.50,  postpaid- — your  choice. 

TWO  OLD  FASHIONED  FAVORITES 

1140  BLEEDING  HEART 

Spectabilis — The  old  Bleeding  Heart,  as  lovely  as  ever.  In 
early  spring  it  bears  its  long  chain  of  pendulous  bloom  of 
exquisite  beauty.  One  of  the  most  satisfactory  of  permanent 
plants,  and  a general  favorite.  To  secure  best  results  keep 
soil  loose  and  rich.  Each,  S5c;  3 for  $2.25,  postpaid.  Order 
early;  very  scarce. 

1141  GOLDEN  GLOW 

Rudbeckia — This  grand,  old  stately  hardy  perennial  has 
gained  so  in  popular  favor  with  all  classes  of  people  that  to 
be  without  it  is  depriving  oneself  of  great  pleasure.  It  is  a 
strong,  robust  grower,  of  five  to  six  feet;  produces  masses  of 
double  golden  yellow  cactus  dahlia-like  flowers,  from  early 
July  to  late  September.  Each,  20e;  3 for  50'e;  do*.,  $11.56, 
postpaid.  


Please  order  by  number  as  well  as  names.  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


When  planting  fruit  trees  protect  trunk  by  tying  a handful  of  straw  around  them. 


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Apples  For  Everybody — Best  Standard  Varieties 


A Model  Famdy  Orchard  at  a Very  Low  Price 

Everybody  that  owns  liis  own  land  should  start  a small  orchard  this  year.  It’s  a sure 
profitable  investment  and  will  furnish  more  pleasure  to  yourself  and  family  than  any- 
thing* else  you  undertake.  The  old  saying*  “An  Onion  a Day  Keeps  the  Doctor  Away” 
is  likewise  true  regarding  Apples,  which  you  can  produce  at  a very  small  cost  and  I’m 
sure  during  the  long  cold  winter  evenings  will  be  a joy  and  happiness  to  you  all.  If  you 
figure  you  don’t  liave  time  yourself  get  your  Sons  and  Daughters  interested.  It’s  a won- 
derful educator  for  them  and  a Big  Money  Maker.  In  growing  these  items  we  have 
confined  to  the  leadijig  standard  sorts  for  Early,  Midseason  and  Fall  or  Winter  varieties, 
and  recommend  each  variety  listed  as  one  you  may  depend  upon  to  give  complete  satis- 
faction. 


EARLY  SUMMER  VARIETIES 

1010  DUCHESS  OP  OUDEIVBURG.  From  Rus- 
sia, extremely  hardy,  medium  size,  yellow  with 
red  stripes.  Somewhat  sour,  fine  for  cooking-.  A 
couple  of  these  trees  should  be  in  every  orchard. 
Will  not  keep  long  when  fully  ripe. 

1011  RED  ASTRACHAIV.  The  old-time  favorite. 
Perhaps  one  of  the  most  popular  early  apples  ever 
grown.  Large,  roundish,  nearly  covered  with  deep 
crimson,  overspread  with  thick  bloom.  Juicy,  rich 
acid,  beautiful;  a good  bearer.  Highly  esteemed 
on  account  of  its  fine  appearance,  earliness,  and 
hardiness. 


FALL  AND  EARLY  WINTER  VARIETIES 

1014  WEALTHY.  Originated  in  Minnesota. 
Fruit  large,  roundish;  skin  smooth,  mostly  covered 
with  dark  red;  flesh  white,  juicy,  good.  Tree  very 
hardy,  vigorous,  and  productive.  Very  profitable 
to  plant.  September  to  January. 

1015  MAIDEN  BLUSH.  Good  size,  fine  flavor, 
beautifully  blushed,  good  bearer,  a fine  apple  for 
home  and  market. 


LATE  WINTER  VARIETIES 

1020  DELICIOUS.  A remarkable  variety  rapid- 
ly taking  first  rank  both  for  commercial  and  home 
orchards.  Fruit  large,  nearly  covered  with  bril- 
liant dark  red,  flesh  fine  grained,  crisp  and  melting, 
juicy,  with  a delightful  aroma;  of  very  highest 
quality.  A splendid  shipper,  bearing  annually. 

1022  NORTHERN  SPY.  Large,  bright  red  and 
very  hardy.  Comes  into  bearing  very  late.  Not 
a success  in  Kansas  and  Nebraska,  but  largely 
planted  in  Illinois,  Michigan  and  the  East. 

1023  NORTHWESTERN  GREENING.  Extreme- 
ly hardy  and  vigorous  grower.  Fruit  large,  green- 
ish yellow  when  ripe.  Good  quality  and  a long- 
keeper.  Especially  recommended  for  Northern 
States. 

1021  WYNESAP,  Another  old  and  tried  variety 
of  a beautiful  red  color,  rather  thick  skin,  good 
quality  and  a long  keeper.  The  apple  is  medium 
size.  F9r  the  home  orchard  we  still  recommend 
it  especially  for  the  Middle  Western  States. 

CRAB  APPLES 

1030  WHITNEY  NO.  20.  Large,  averaging  I1/2 
to  2 inches  in  diameter.  Skin  smooth,  glossy, 
green,  striped,  splashed  with  carmine;  flesh  firm, 
juicy,  and  flavor  pleasant;  ripens  the  latter  part 
of  August.  Tree  a great  bearer  and  very  hardy. 
A vigorous,  handsome  grower  with  dark  green, 
glossy  foliage. 


NOTICE: 


All  Apple  and  Crab  Trees  listed  above  are  strong:  well  rooted  trees:  3 to 
4 feet  high. 


SPECIAL  PRICES  BY  EXPRESS,  Customers  to  Pay  Transportation  Charges : 75c  Each, 
6 for  $4.00,  12  for  $7.00.  Note — We  cannot  ship  Fruit  Trees  listed  on  this  page  and  page 
150  by  mail  as  they  are  too  large  for  mailing. 


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By  protecting  your  trees  with  straw  they  are  safe  from  sun  scald,  mice  and  rabbits. 


The  Two  Best 
Standard  Sorts 

Will  do  nicely  even  in  extreme  north 


Pears — 


1051  =>^BARTIjETT.  Li  a r g-  e,  buttery, 
juicy,  hig-h-flavored,  great  bearer.  This 
sort  has  long  been  considered  one  of  the 
choicest  canning  varieties,  as  well  as  a 
favorite  for  all  other  uses.  Ripens  in  late 
August. 


1050  KIEFFER.  Tree  a vigorous  grow- 
er and  early  bearer.  Fruit  large  and  very 
juicy,  but  somewhat  coarse.  The  best  mar- 
ket variety,  and  also  the  variety  which 
does  best  in  this  part  of  the  country,  as  it 
shows  but  little  tendency  to  blight.  When 
properly  ripened,  they  are  very  sweet  and 
juicy  and  last  well  into  the  winter.  Prices 
on  Pears,  85e  Each;  0 for  ^.75;  IS  for  $9.00. 
By  Express,  Not  Prepaid, 


Cherry  Trees — -The  Two 
Most  Popular  Varieties 
Plant  a Few  Trees  of  Each 

1035  EARLY  RICHMOND.  Medium  size,  dark  red,  melting,  juicy; 
sprightly,  rich  acid  flavor.  The  stone  adheres  to  the  stem  with  remark- 
able tenacity.  This  is  one  of  the  most  valuable  and  popular  of  the  acid 
Cherries,  and  is  unsurpassed  for  cooking  purposes.  Tree  a 
slender  grower  with  a roundish,  spreading  head,  and  is  ex- 
ceedingly productive.  Ripens  through  June.  Hardiest  sort  in 
the  list. 

1036  LARGE  MONTMORENCY.  A cherry  of  the  Rich- 
mond class  but  larger  and  more  solid.  A more  upright  grower, 
hardy,  and  a heavy  cropper.  Ripens  from  seven  to  ten  days 
later  than  the  Richmond,  entirely  escaping  danger  from  spring 
frosts.  A valuable  addition  to  our  orchard  fruit.  Prices  on 
Cherry  Trees,  By  Express,  Not  Prepaid,  $1.00  Each;  6 for 
$5.50;  12  for  $10.00. 

Plums^ — Hardy  Japanese  Sorts 

Suited  to  Any  State  in  the  Union 

1040  RED  JUNE.  The  great  early  market  variety.  Me- 
dium to  large,  deep  red,  with  beautiful  bloom.  Flesh  lemon 
yellow,  firm  and  of  delightful  quality.  Ripens  early  August. 
A prize  winner. 

1041  ABUNDANCE.  One  of  the  most  popular  of  the 
Japanese  sorts.  Fruit  large,  bright  red,  firm  and  sweet.  Very 
early.  Prices  on  Plums,  By  Express,  Not  Prepaid,  75c  Each; 
6 for  $3.75;  12  for  $6.00. 

Peaches — Hardy  Reliable  Sorts 

Plant  Two  or  Three  of  Each 
These  will  do  Well  Almost  Anywhere 

1C45  CABMAN.  Large,  resembles  Elberta  in  shape;  color, 
creamy  white  or  pale  yellow  with  deep  blush,  skin  very 
tough,  flesh  tender,  fine  flavor  and  quite  juicy.  Ripens  in 
late  August. 

1046  CHAMPION.  A large,  handsome  early  variety, 
creamy  white  with  red  cheek,  sweet,  rich  and  juicy.  Hardy 
and  productive.  Ripens  iii  early  August. 

PRICES  on  Peaches:  60c  Each;  6 for  $3.00;  13  for  $4.75.  By 
Express  Not  Prepaid. 


Pears-— Raise  Yoiir  Own  fop  Can- 
ning, Perfectly  Hardy, 


Notice — 

All  trees  offered 
above  are  strong 
healthy  well  rooted 
stock — 3 to  4 feet-— and 
shipped  by  express,  cus- 
tomer paying  transpor- 
tation charges. 

About  Spraying 

With  every  order 
we  furnish  free 
circular  giving 
full  information 
on  spraying. 


Peaches  from  your  own  trees  are  delicious 
—Start  a few  this  year. 


Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois. 


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««  CONDON’S 

The  most  valuable  variety 
of  small  fruit  introduced 
in  many  years 


a 


Progressive”  Everbearing 
STRAWBERRIES 

Produce  amazingly  big 
dark  red  luscious  berries 
of  the  finest  flavor  from 
early  spring  until 
late  in  the 
fall. 


only 
that 

produces  a crop  of 
fruit  the  first  season. 
Start  a bed  this  spring. 


This 
is  a 

Big  Money 
Making  Crop 


Everbearing  Strawberries  look  just  like  the  ordinary  or  June  bearing  varieties;  except  in  some  cases 
the  fruit  is  a trifle  larger  and  to  my  notion  better  flavored.  The  plants  are  strong,  vigorous  growers,  pro- 
ducing as  much  as  75  to  100  berries  and  blooms  on  a single  plant.J^Tliey  begin  bearing  about  the  same 
time  as  the  standard  sorts  and  produce  fruit  until  very  late  in  the  fall. 

Our  new  crops  began  bearing  last  spring  seven  weeks  after  setting  plants  and  continued  until  Thanks- 
giving time.  Now  then,  I’m  sure  you’ll  want  some  this  spring,  and  to  insure  best  results  give  them  the 
best  soil  in  your  garden,  the  kind  you  would  use  to  grow  a good  crop  of  Corn,  Potatoes,  Onions  or 
Flow^ers — rather  heavy  soil  is  good,  only  feed  them  fertilizer  frequently  to  enable  them  to  bear  continu- 
ously. Set  plants  early  in  April  or  May  2 feet  apart  each  way  in  the  garden  and  IV2  feet  apart  in  rows 
by  31/3  feet  between  rows  for  fleld  crop.  Keep  the  ground  freely  cultivated  and  in  extreme  dry  weather  water 
or  irrigate  where  possible.  When  the  ground  freezes  mulch  them  over  Avith  straw  or  coarse  manure  and 
leave  it  on  until  spring. 


Market  Grower  Should  Have  a Big  Patch  of  These  ALL  SEASON-MONEY  MAKERS 

One  of  our  neighbors  he^e  at  Rockford  has  a small  patch  on  the  main  road  to  Camp  Grant  and  has 
ready  sale  six  months  a year  for  all  he  produces  at  50c  to  75c  a quart  right  at  his  door.  You  can  do  as 
well  if  you- use  our  Northern  GroAvn  Hardy  Everbearing  Plants.  — . 


Prices  1 

f 

Are  Very  Reasonable  This  Season 

^ ^ 1 Guaranteed 

1 25  plants  . 

1 50  plants  . 

1 100  plants  . 

$0.72 

1.33 

2.42 

200  plants  

500  plants  

Post  Paid 

, . .$3.98  [ 

. . 9.00 f True 

J Everbearing 

Remember — We  furnish  free  with  each  order  instructions  how  to  grow  these  profitably. 


152 


Fresh  Strawberries  from  your  own  garden  beat  anything  you  can  buy.  Start  a bed  this  spring. 


Northern  Grown  Hardy  STRAWBERRIES 


making 
Crop.  $300.00 
to  $500.00  per 
acre  ordinary  yield. 

It  seems  we  never  get 


enough  of  this  delicious  fruit.  If  you  have  never  had  the  pleasure  of  going  into 
your  own  garden  and  pick  fresh,  delicious  Strawberries  when  they  are  ‘^just  right’ ^ 
you  have  missed  a treat.  Don*t  put  off  planting  any  longer — Start  a bed  this  Spring 

They  grow  to  perfection  on  any  good  garden  soil,  and  in 
any  climate.  Eaise  all  you  need  fresh  for  your  table  and 
have  plenty  to  can  for  winter  “besides.  You’ll  be  surprised 
at  the  big  saving  it  makes  in  your  table  expenses,  besides 
your  own  canned  fruits  are  much  superior  to  any  you  can 
buy  at  the  stores.  It  takes  a hundred  plants  to  supply  a 
family  of  5 all  season  long.  15,000  plants  to  an  acre — set  in 
rows  12x36  in. 

ABOUT  VARIETIES.  We  have  grown  them  all  and  only 
offer  you  those  that  are  the  Best  in  their  class — tried  and 
proven  worthy;  suitable  for  the  home  planter  or  market 
grower.  To  my  notion  the  best  all 
around  Northern  Berry  is  Senator 
Dunlap.  See  photo  above.  It  is  a 
very  heavy  ‘ yielder,  splendid  quality, 
drought  resisting  with  unusually  long  blooming 
period.  If  you  only  plant  one  variety  use 
, Senator  Dunlap  either  for  home,  for  market  or 
canning  purposes.  To  prolong  the  bearing  sea- 
son we  advise  planting  some  of  the  Earlies,  Mid- 
season, and  Late  Varieties. 

All  varieties  marked 
S’’  are  Staminate  Per- 


These  are  the  kind  of 
plants  you  get  here.  Note 
the  strong  roots. 


feet  Flowering  and  Bi-Sexual.  All  varie- 
ties marked  ‘ ‘ P ” are  Pistillate  and  desti- 
tute of  stamens,  so  when  planting  those 
marked  ‘‘P”  it  will  he  necessary  to  have 
every  third  row  a Perfect  Flowering  or 
‘ ‘ S ” variety  to  properly  fertilize  the 

bed;  by  so  doing  you  obtain  much  finer  fruit. 
For  example:  if  you  buy  300  plants,  order  200 
of  the  “S”  variety  and  100  of  the  “P”  variety, 
setting  the  first  two  rows  of  “S”  and  the  third 
row  of  the  “P”  variety. 


This 


is  how  your  order's 
carefully  packed 


-Please  order  by  number  as  well  as  names.  It  will  help  us  to  serve  you  quicker. 


Condon  Bros,,  Seedsmen,  Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm,  Rockford,  Illinois. 


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CONDON’S  “Pure  Bred”  STRAWBERRY  PLANTS 


1223  Klondike 


7225  AROMA-S-Late 

The  best  late  according  to  our 
notion.  Quality  superb,  big  dark 
red  berries,  solid  fruit  of  the  fin- 
est fiavor.  Wonderful  shipper 
and  a big  money  maker. 


1223  KLONDIKE-S-Midseason 

One  of  the  best  southern  varieties, 
very  showy  berry,  uniform  size,  un- 
usually firm,  solid  and 
sweet.  Foliage  heavy,  al- 
most frost  proof. 


1225  Aroma 


/273MISSI0NARY-S-FirstEarly 


A new  early  variety  for  the  south. 
Perfect  blooming,  heavy  bearer,  good 
shipper,  fine  flavor,  excellent  quality  and 
ripens  earlier  than  Klondike  or  Ex- 
celsior. 


2 13  Missionary 


LOW  PRICES  on  LIVE  QUALIH  PLANTS 

NOTICE 


On  quantities  of  two  to  ten  thousand  you  may 
deduct  5 per  cent  from  prices  quoted  here  on 
one  thousand  plants,  by  express  not  prepaid. 


First  Earliest  Varieties 

1212  Excelsior-S-* ; 

1213  Missionary-S-*.  . 

1214  Michels  Early-S-** 

1215  Big  Joe-S-**. ........ 

1216  Premier-S-  * * 

Midsummer  Varieties 
1211  Senator  Dunlap-S-** 

1217  Lady  Thompson-S-* 

1218  Gibson-S-** 

1219  Dr.  Burrill-S......  . . ; 

1220  Warfield-P 

1221  Glen  Mary-S-.  . 

1222  Lady  Corneille-S-  * * * 

1223  Klondike-S-*  . . . 

1224  Tennessee  Prolific  S- . . . . . . 

Late  Varieties 

1225  Aroma-S-*** 

1226  Stevens  Late  Champio.n-S- . 

1227  Brandywine-S-* 

1228  Gandy-S-***...  .......... 

1229  Sample-P 

1230  Pride  of  Michigan-S* 

1231  Chesapeake-S-. . . . 

1232  Ford-P 

1233  Kellogg’s  PrizerP 

1210  Progressive  Everbearing***, 


Postpaid  by  Mail 

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2.25 

3.50 

6.75 

.65 

.90 

1.55 

2.40 

5.10 

2.40 

3.65 

.6.90 

.65 

.90 

1.55 

2.40 

5.10 

2.40 

3.65 

6.90 

.50 

.75 

1.40 

2.25 

4.90 

2.25 

3.50 

6.75 

.50 

.75 

1.40 

2.25 

4.90 

2.25 

3.50 

6.75 

.50 

.75 

1.40 

2.25 

4.90 

2.25 

3.50 

6.75 

.60 

.85 

1.50 

2.35 

5.00 

2.35  , 

3.60 

6.85 

.50 

. .75 

1.40 

2.25 

4.90 

2.25 

3.50 

6.75 

.50 

.75 

1.40 

2.25 

4.90 

2.25 

3.50 

6.75 

.65 

.90 

1.55 

2.40 

5;10 

2.40 

3.65 

6.90 

.72 

1.33 

2.42 

3.98 

9.00 

4.50 

6.50 

12.00 

*Indicates  plants  used  mostly  in  the  North.  **For  the  South.  **^Both. 


Rememher— we  furnish  free  with  each  order  instructions  how  to  grow  these  profitably. 


154  Start  your  Raspberry  Bed  this  spring.  They  are  a most  delicious  fruit,  and  easily  grown. 

^^Small  Fruits  For  Home  Gardens”  and  Market 


1060  St.  Regis 


Red  Raspberry 


Sliirt  ;i  few  of  each  this  spring. 
It’s  really  wonderful  what  a vast 
‘iinouiit  of  sweet  luscious  fruit  you 
can  raise  in  a small  home  garden. 
Even  if  your  lot  is  only  5 Ox 
150  you  may  have  a nice  front 
lawn  with  Shrubs  and  in 
the  rear  a fine  vegetable 
and  flower  garden ; 
besides  a nice  bed  of 
Strawberries,  Rasp- 
berries, Black 
berries,  C u r - 
rants.  Grapes 
and  the  like. 
Raise  all  you 
need  fresh  for 
your  own  table 
and  plenty  to 
can  for  winter 
besides.  All  of 
these  are  per- 
fectly hardy  and 
do  nicely  in  any 
ordinary  garden 
soil. 

, Culture  Rasp* 
berries — Red  Varieties. 

Plant  in  rows  6 feet 
apart,  allowing  5 to  6 canes 
to  the  hill,  with  the  plants 
3 feet  apart  in  the  rows, 
requiring  2 4 00  plants  for  an 
acre.  Black  Cap  varieties  put 
rows  7 feet  apart  and  3 feet  between 
plants  in  rows.  In  garden  culture  4 feet 
apart  each  way.  Beds  last  from  7 to  10 
years. 


Red  RASPBERRIES — St.  Regis,  Everbearing 

The  Most  Profitable  Variety  in  Cultivation 
Produces  Two  Large  Crops  Each  Season 

The  wonderful  everbearing  Eed  Raspberry  has  come  to  stay.  It  is  one  of  the  few  recent  introduc- 
tions that  has  turned  out  to  be  as  good,  or  better,  than  the  originator  or  introducer  claimed  for  it.  We 
have  fruited  this  variety  for  several  years  and  every  year  we  think  more  of  it.  The  up-to-date  fruit 
growers  in  this  country  are  planting  heavy  to  St.  Regis,  claiming  they  can  make  nearly  twice  as  much 
money  from  them,  as  they  do  from  other  kinds  of  Red  Raspberries.  Hundreds  of  such  reports  have 
been  received  from  the  Central  and  Eastern  States  and  all  Experimental  Stations  speak  very  highly 
of  them,  all  of  which  goes  to  show  that  the  St.  Regis  is  the  money  maker  among  all  the  Red  Rasp- 
berry family,  and  we  advise  you  to  plant  them  this  coming  spring,  for  it’s  a winner.  They  are  a 
strong  grower,  of  iron  clad  hardiness,  never  have  been  known  to  winter  kill,  even  in  Michigan  or  Wis- 
consin. Earliest  to  ripen,  and  produce  a heavy  crop  in  the  spring,  of  fine,  large,  high  colored  fruit,  and 
another  fairly  good  crop,  commencing  about  September  7,  and  lasting  until  October  20th.  The  fruit 
closely  resembles  that  of  the  Miller’s  Red,  or  Early  King,  both  as  to,  size,  shape,  color,  firmness  and  quality. 
This  with  its  two  crops  each  year  should  be  sufficient  to  Justify  every  berry  grower  in  planting  large 
fields  for  commercial  purposes.  Prices  last  fall  ranged  from  $5.00  to  $8.00  per  12-quart  crate,  and  it  will 
be  many  years  before  the  supply  will  equal  the  demand,  so  take  our  advice  and  plant  all  the  St.  Regis 
you  can  this  spring. 

1061.  CUTHBERT — Introduced  40  odd  years  ago  and  still  holds  first  place,  as  it  always  has,  for 
home  use,  or  near  markets.  It  is  the  largest  in  size  and  higher  in  quality  than  any  other  Red  Rasp- 
berry. Very  productive  and  fairly  firm,  and  hardy.  The  fruit  is  conical  in  shape  and  of  a bright  crim- 
son color.  Ripens  late,  after  other  kinds  are  half  or  two-thirds  gone.  Truly  a very  satisfactory  berry 
to  grow. 

1062.  EARLY  KING — Here  is  a good,  clean  vigorous  grower,  entirely  free  from  all  disease  and  ex- 
ceptionally hardy  and  productive.  Fruit  large,  extra  firm  and  of  a very  bright  crimson  color,  which  it 
holds  until  placed  on  the  most  distant  market.  Ripens  medium  early  and  has  a long  season.  The  large 
size  and  its  very  bright  color  will  cause  this  berry  to  sell  for  fancy  prices  on  any  market  and  there  is 
no  question  but  what  it’s  the  best  berry  for  long  distance  shipping  and  cold  climates. 

1063.  COLUMBIAN — The  strongest -growing  variety  on  our  grounds.  Fruit  large,  dark  purple  and  of 
good  quality;  excellent  for  canning.  Hardy,  very  productive,  and  taken  all  together,  one  of  the  most 
desirable  sorts  we  have. 

Prices  on  All  Raspberries  Listed  Above  18c  Each 
6 for  60c — 12  for  $1.00 — 100  for  $8.00  postpaid 

berries,  shrubs,  and  NURSERY  STOCK  will  be  shipped  in  ample  time 
VJy  J,  I ^ for  spring  setting. 


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Black  RASPBERRIES — Reliable  Sorts 


1065  Cumberland 

The  Best  All  Around  Variety 
For  Market  or  Home  Use 

MIDSEASON 

Tliis  new  black  cap  is  a wonder  in  ske.  and  vigor 
of  plant  growth  and  is  as  hardy  as  any  known  va- 
riety. It  has  no  disease  of  either  cane  or  foliage, 
grows  luxuriantly  wherever  planted,  and  is  tre- 
mendously productive  of  extra  large,  coal  black 
berries,  not  approached  in  size  or  beauty  by  any 
other  known  variety.  Kansas  and  Gregg,  remark- 
able for  size  as  they  are,  are  simply  “not  in  it”  with 
Cumberland,  except  that  their  season  of  ripening 
gives  each  a distinct  place.  Largest  specimens  of 
Cumberland  elongated  like  a blackberry  and  the 
great  rollicking  fellow  seen  in  baskets  or  crate  a 
little  way  off  would  easily  be  mistaken  for  black- 
berries. Cumberland’s  season  for  ripening  just  fol- 
lows Kansas  and  its  fruit  has  about  the  same  tex- 
ture and  high  quality  as  that  superb  variety.  Every 
family  should  have  a dozen  to  a hundred  Cumber- 
land bushes,  while  money -seeking  market  planters 
cannot  possibly  have  too  large  an  acreage  of  this 
great  money  maker.  There  is  no  question  but  what 
the  Cumberland  is  the  best  all  round . black  cap 
ever  introduced. 

1066  Gregg — ^Extra  Large 
Handsome  Berry — ^Delicious  Flavor™ 


1065  Cumberland  Black  Raspberry 


1067  Plum  Farmer 

The  Earliest  Blackcap  in  Cultivation 

The  plants  are  very  healthy,  being  unusually  free 
from  disease.  The  canes  are  strong  growing,  pro- 
ducing many  laterals,  thus  giving  lots  of  bearing 
wood,  insuring  a heavy  crop  of  fruit,  while  the  berry 
is  very  large  and  of  fine  quality. 

This  kind  ripens  very  early,  producing  the  most  of 
its  fruit  in  one  week.  For  this  reason  it  is  a favorite 
market  variety  with  many,  as  practically  the  entire 
crop  can  be  harvested  in  three  pickings. 


Late  Sort 

This  is  the  extra  big  late  blue-black  fellow.  Heavy 
growing  canes  that  branch  out  sparingly ; not  so 
hardy  as  Cumberland  and  Kansas,  productive  of 
very  large,  firm  black  berries,  covered  with  a*  deep 
bloom.  Not  so  attractive  as  the  jet  black  varieties, 
but  size,  late  ripening  and  good  quality  make  it  a 
favorite. 

Prices  on  all  Black  Raspberries:  18c  each;  6 for 
60c;  12  for  $1.00;  100  for  $8.00,  postpaid. 


1068  Kansas 


Next  to  Cumberland  it  is  the  heaviest  grower  and 
cropper  of  all;  branches  very  freely;  is  hardy,  pro- 
ductive of  very  large,  gloSsy,  jet  black  berries.  Will 
give  satisfaction  everywhere. 

BLACKBERRIES 

Blackberries  require  the  same  treatment  as  Raspberries. 
They  do  well  on  almost  any  soil,  bearing  good  crops  of  fruit. 
There  are  a dozen  or  more  varieties,  all  good,  but  from  our 
experience  we  find  four  varieties  cover  just  about  all  one  could 
ask  for,  therefore  we  have  discarded  all  but  the  best  accord- 
ing to  our  ideas  and  recommend  each  to  you  with  confidence 
of  them  giving  you  entire  satisfaction. 

1072.  EARLY  HARVEST — is  very  earliest.  Berries  medium 
size  and  sweet.  Plants  dwarf  and  compact,  may  be  planted 
close  together.  Particularly  suited  for  south  of  Rockford;  not 
good  for  extreme  north. 

1073.  ERIE — By  far  the  best  early  sort  for  central  and 
northern  latitudes.  Berries  very  large,  nearly  round,  firm  and 
excellent  quality  for  market  or  home  use. 

1074.  ELDORADO — A reliable  standard  recommended  to 
make  good  any  place.  Fruits  large,  borne  in  clusters,  quality 
superb. 

1075.  SNYDER — Hardiest  of  all.  Especially  suited  for  the 
north.  Berries  medium  size,'  sweet,  juicy  and  of  fine  flavor. 


1073  Early 


Blackberry 


Prices,  All  Varieties  Blackberries:  20c 
each;  6 for  65c;  12  for  $1.10;  100  for 
$10.00,  postpaid. 


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Small  Fruits  Continued— All  Hardy  Sorts 

1080  DEWBERRY— Lucretia 


“The  Most  Profitable  Fruit  Grown 


Dewberries  are  bringing  big  money  and  are  said  to  be 
more  profitable  than  any  other  fruit  grown  at  the  pres- 
ent time.  Berries  are  very  large,  bright  glossy  black, 
beautiful  and  of  delicious  flavor.  They  are  earlier  and 
larger  than  blackberries.  Of  slender  trailing  growth, 
and  immensely  productive.  Plant  rows  three  feet  apart 
and  string  on  single  wires  held  up  by  short  post,  same  as 
grapes.  Mulch  over  in  late  autumn.  Strong  plants. 
Each,  20  cts.;  6 for  65  cts.;  12  for  $1.10;  100  for  $9.00; 
postpaid. 


1080  Dewberry— Lucretia 

CURRANTS 

Currants  do  best  in  rich  deep  soil. 

Keep  pruned  annually  and  well 
cultivated.  In  red  Currants  we 
think  “Wilder”  is  the  best  red,  al- 
though many  are  still  partial  to 
the  old  reliable  Fay’s  Prolific;  both 
are  very  good.  Berries  large  and 
juicy,  flavor  mild  and  spicy.  White 
Grape  is  the  best  White.  Clusters 
are  long;  berries  large;  flavor  mild 
and  delicious. 

1082—  Wilder 

1083 —  Fay’s  Prolific 

1084 —  White  Grape 

Prices,  All  Varieties: 

Each,  50c;  6 for  $2.40;  12  for  currant- Wilder 
$4.25;  100  for  $31.00,  postpaid. 


GRAPE-VINES 

Great  opportunities  await  the  grape  grower. 
They  are  easily  grown  in  almost  any  soil  and 
no  home  garden  is  complete  without  them.  Plant 
them  along  the  fences,  in  the  corners,  or  cover 
unsightly  buildings.  Use  them  for  borders  along 
the  walks  and  drives. 

1090.  MOORE’S  EARLY  (Black) — The  most 
widely  planted,  most  popular  of  the  early  black 
grapes.  Similar  to  Concord  in  appearance  and 
quality  and  two  weeks  earlier.  Succeeds  every- 
where Concord  grows.  We  advise  the  planting 
of  Moore’s  Early  for  it  always  pays. 

1091.  NIAGARA  (White) — The  best  known 
white  grape.  As  vigorous  and  productive  as  Con- 
cord. We  grow  it  largely  and  recommend  it 
commercially. 

1092.  CONCORD  (Black) — The  most  widely 
grown,  most  popular  of  all  grapes;  rich,  black, 
good  bunch,  good  quality,  good  shipper.  Pro- 
duces tremendous  crops  everywhere. 

1093.  DELAWARE  (Red) — One  of  the  very  best 
for  table  use.  Bunch  and  berries  of  medium 
size.  The  flavor  is  very  sweet  and  delicious.  All 
grape  vines  2 yr.  old.  Each,  50c;  6 for  $2.40;  12 
for  $4.25;  100  for  .$31.00,  postpaid. 


1090  Moore’s  Early  Grape 


NOTICE 

Send  your  order  for 
Fruits,  Shrubs  and 
Bulbs  along  with  your 
seed  order.  We  will 
forward  seeds  at  once 
and  unless  instructed 
differently  will  hold 
balance  for  shipment 
in  spring  at  proper 
time. 


1092  Concord  Grape 


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Prices  to  Market  Gardeners  and 
“Large  Planters” 

All  goods  delivered  to  transportation  company  FREE  of  CHARGE. 

No  charge  for  boxes,  bags,  packing  or  cartage. 
Customer  pays  transportation  charges  on  all  Seeds  ordered  at 
Special  Prices  on  pages  157-158-159-160. 
i OUR  MOTTO— The  Best  Seeds  Mother  Earth  Affords  at  the  Lowest  Possible  Prices— Quality  Counts 

For  special  low  prices  on  FARM  and  FIELD  SEED  and  ONION  SETS,  see  Red  List  enclosed. 

ASPARAGUS  _ 3;-“'  beans 


Roots, 

Per 

100 


21 J)  Bonvallet’s  Giant 

2i2a  Palmetto  

221  Conover’s  Colossal 

220  Columbian  31  a m m o t h 
White 


% lb.  1 
$0.25  $0.85  $1.50  $12.00 
.16  .55  1.25  10.00 

.15  .50  1.20  9.85 


.20 


.65  1.25  10.00 


BEANS Dwarf  Green  Podded 

2 lbs.  of  Beans  about  the  same  as  1 % Ots. 

All  beans  6 0 lbs.  per  bu.,  except  Inmas,  which  are 


lbs.  per  bu. 


7 1/2  Ih.  15  lb 
= % = Vi 

2 lbs.  bu.  bu. 

?1.00  lfl.90  $3.60 

227  Condon’s  “Sure  Cron” 

Stringless  

223  Black  Seeded  Valen- 

tine   • 

225  B u r p e e’s  Stringless 

Green  Pod  

224  Bountiful  

230  Long  Yellow  Six 

Weeks 

229  Improved  Refugee  or 
1000  to  1 

226  C o n d o n’s  Improved 

Earliest  Red  Valen- 
tine   


30  lb.  GO  lb. 


.45 

.36 

.35 

.32 

.32 

.35 


1.35 

1.15 

1.10 

1.00 

1.00 

1.10 


2.50 

2.20 


2.00 

1.90 


1.90 

2.00 


= 1/2 

bu. 


4.7  5 
4.30 

3.8  5 
3.60 

3.60 

3.85 


; 1.15  2.20  4.30 

For  Dry  Shelling  and  Baking 


,3  6 
.36 
.25 


233  Red  Kidney  

231  Dwarf  Horticultural.  . 

235  White  Mcixican  Tree . . 

232  C o n d o n’s  Improved 

White  Navy 2 3 

234  White  3Iarrow 2 5 


1.15 

1.15 

.85 

.80 

.85 


2.20 

2.20 

1.60 

1.5  0 
1.60 


4.3  0 
4.30 
3.10 

2.8  5 
3.10 


= 1 

bu. 

$7.00 

9.0  0 
8.40 

7.50 

7.00 

7.00 

7.50 

8.40 


8.40 

8.40 

6.00 

5.50 

6.00 


— Continued 

2 lbs. 

Pod  Kidney 


7 1/2  lb.  15  lb.  30  lb.  60  lb. 
= Vs  = Vi  = V2  =1 
bu. 


bu. 


bu. 


bu. 


“44  ^“Brittle* Wax  “‘7*7’.  $0.36  $1.15  $2.20  $4.30 
240  C o n d o n’s  Improved 
Davis  Wliite  Waix . . 


5.35 

6.25 


4.75 


.36  1.15  2.20  4.30 

Pole  or  Climbing  Snaps 

258  Burger’s  Giant  Green 

Podded  Stringless  . -r 

Pole 4 8 1.5  0 2.(5 

259  Golden  Cluster  Wax..  .52  1.70  3.25 

260  Famous  Kentucky 

Wonder  or  Old  ^ c. 

Homestead 4 5 l.oo  2.o0 

265  White  Dutch  Case- 

knife  5 0 short  crop 

262  Kentucky  Wonder 

Wax  48  1.50  2.75  5.35 

263  Mammoth  Podded 

Hortieultnral 48  l..)0  2.75  o.35 

264  Red  Speckled  C n t 

Short  or  Corn  Hill.  .48  1.50  2.  < o 5.3o 

261  Lazy  Wife 4 8 1.5  0 2.7  5 5.3  5 

Lima  or  Butter-Pole  Varieties 


249  King  of  the  Garden 

Pole  Lima  

251  Seibert’s  Early  Pole 
Lima  . 

250  Large  White  Pole 

Lima  


2 lb. 
.45 
.45 
.45 


7 lb. 

= Vs 

bu. 


14  lb.  2 8 lb. 
- % = ^2 


bu. 
1.35  2.50 

1.35  2.50 

1.35  2.50 


bu. 

4.75 

4.75 

4.75 


18.40 

8.40 


10.00 

12.00 


9.00 


10.00 

10.00 


10.00 

10.00 


56  lb. 
= 1 - 

bu. 

9.00 

9.00 

9.00 


Bush  or  Dwarf  Lima 


Dwarf  Yellow  Podded  or  Wax  Snap 


239  Condon’s  Earliest  Mar- 
ket   -45  1.3o 

247  Yosemite  Mammoth 

Wax  .35  1.10 

245  Stringless  Refugee  -ok 

Wax  -40  1.35 

242  Condon’s  Rust  Proof 

Golden  W'ax 3 6 

241  Condon’s  Prolific  or 
Improved  Black 
Wax  

243  Currie’s  Rust  Proof 

Black  Wax 32 

246  Wardwell’s  Kidney 

Wax 32  1.00 

23S  Challenge  Black  Wax.  .3  5 1.10 


2.50 
2.00 
2.50 
1.15  2.20 


1.10 

1.00 


2.00 

1.90 


1.90 

2.00 


4.75 
3.85 
4.7  5 
4.30 

3.85 

3.60 

3.60 


9.00 

7.50 

9.00 
8.40 

7.50 

7.00 

7.00 

7.50 


252  B u r p e e’s  Improved 

Bush  Lima 

256  Henderson’s  Bush 

Lima  .45  1.35 

253  Burpee’s  Bush  Lima . . .48  1.50 

254  Dreer’s  Bush  l.ima . , .48  1.50 

255  Fordhook  Bush  Lima  -52  1.70 


1.85  3.45  6.50  12.50 


2.50 

2.75 

2.75 

3.25 


4.75 

5.35 

5.35 

6.25 


9.00 

10.00 

10.00 

12.00 


PEAS 


(Peas  average  5 6 lb.  per  bu. 
same  as  1 % Qts. ) 


-2  lb.  about  the 


56  lb. 
= 1 
bu. 


521  Condon’s  Famous 
Gradus  or  Prosper- 
ity   

517  Condon’s  Mammoth 
Podded  Little  Mid- 

510  * Ameer  or  Claudit.-* 
523  Improved  Telephone.  . 


7 lb. 

14  lb. 

28  lb. 

: Vs 

= 1/4 

= 1/2 

: lb. 

bu. 

bu. 

bu. 

.32 

1.05 

1.95 

3.70 

.48 

1.50 

■ 2'.  7 5 

5.35 

.32 

1.05 

1.95 

3.70 

,45 

1.35 

2.5  0 

4.7  5 

7.20 


10.00 
7.20 
9.0  0 


These  are  Not  Prepaid  prices  and  are  shipped  by  Express  or  Freight  at  customer’s  expense. 


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PEAS — Continued 


526  3IcLeaii’s  Little  Gem 

516  iiiverbeariiig . .. 

524  * Lnjflisli  or  Lara 

White  3larro\vt'at . 
616  Condon’s  L'ltimatum . 

561  Tlionias  Laxton 

512  Kliie  Bantam  or  Giant 
Laxtonian 

527  Nott’s  Excelsior  . . . 
511  Bliss  Abundance  . . . 
532  Tine  American  Won 

der  .....  

620  * Selected  First  and 

Best  

530  Sutton’s  Excelsior . . . 
510  * Early  Alaska.  . . . 
522  Horsford’s  31  a r k e 

Garden  

500  Alderman  

525  Little  3Iarvel  

520  * Extra  Early  Phila 

delphia 

51 S Dwarf  Telephone.  . . 

528  Potlatch  or  Bis:  Din 

• • 

514  Champion  of  England 

515  C’S  Giant  Edible 

Podded  Sugar 


7 lb. 

1 _ 

14  lb. 
— 1/. 

28  lb. 
— 14 

5 0 lb. 
= 1 

— /4 

— /li 

lb. 

bu. 

bu. 

bu. 

bu. 

0.4S  $1.50  $2.75 

$5  35 

$10.00 

.32 

1.05 

1.9  5 

3!70 

7.20 

.32 

1.05 

1.95 

3.7  0 

7.2  0 

.45 

1.3  5 

2.5  0 

4.75 

9.0  0 

1.05 

1.0  5 

3.70 

7.20 

.4  5 

1.3  5 

2.5  0 

4.7  5 

9.0  0 

.48 

1.50 

2.7  5 

5.3  5 

1 0.0(1 

.32 

1.05 

1.9  5 

3.70 

7.20 

00 

1.50 

2.75 

5.3  5 

10.00 

.32 

1.00 

1.90 

3.6  0 

7.00 

.48 

1.50 

2.7  5 

5.35 

1 0.00 

. 3 5 

1.10 

2.0  0 

3.S5 

7.50 

.32 

1.0  0 

1.9  0 

3.60 

7.00 

.48 

1.50 

2.75 

5.3  5 

1 0.00 

.48 

1.5  0 

2.7  5 

5. 3 .5 

10.00 

..3  5 

1.10 

2.00 

3.8  5 

7.50 

.45 

1.35 

2.5  0 

4.7  5 

9.00 

.45 

1.3  5 

2 . 5 0 

4.7  5 

9.00 

.45 

1.3  5 

2.50 

4.75 

9.00 

.45 

1.35 

2.50 

4.75 

9.00 

SWEET  CORN 


( 2 lbs.  little  more  than  1 V2  qts. ) 
Averages  4 5 to  4 8 lbs.  per  bushel. 


831 

620 

617 

615 

627 
620 

623 

616 

630 

621 

624 
626 

625 
814 
622 

628 
619 


Stovvell’s  Evergreen.  , $0 
Condon’s  Silver  Queen 
or  White  Bantam. 
Condon’s  Early  Colum 

bia 

Condon’s  Golden  Sun 

burst  

First  of  All 

31ammoth  Wiiite  Cory 

Early  Crosby  

Burpee’s  Golden  Ban 
tarn  Improved . . . 

Peep  O’Day 

Counti  y Gentleman. . 
Early  3Iinnesota .... 
Early  W bite  Ever 

green  

Early  Bed  Cory .... 
Black  3Iexiean  .... 

Early  Adams  

3Iammoth  Late  Sugar 
Condon’s  P r i v a t 
Strain  Wliite  Ever 
green  


6 lbs.  12  lbs. 

2 4 lbs. 

4 8 lbs. 

= Vs 

= % 

= Va 

==  1 

lbs. 

bu. 

bu. 

bu. 

bu. 

>.25 

$0.55  $1.00 

$1.85 

$3.50 

.36 

.9  0 

1.65 

3.15 

6.00 

.34 

.84 

1 . 5 0 

2.88 

5.50 

.34 

.84 

1.50 

2.88 

5.50 

.28 

.60 

1.1  0 

2.10 

4. 00 

.28 

.60 

1.10 

2.10 

4.00 

.28 

.60 

1.10 

2.10 

4.0  0 

.30 

.75 

1.40 

2.60 

5.00 

.30 

.7  5 

1.40 

2.60 

5.00 

.30 

.75 

1.40 

2.60 

5.00 

.2  5 

. 5 5 

1.00 

1.85 

3.5  0 

.28 

.60 

1.10 

2.10 

4.0  0 

.25 

.5  5 

1.00 

1.85 

3.50 

.30 

.75 

1.40 

2.60 

5.00 

.25 

.5  5 

1.00 

1.8  5 

3.5  0 

.27 

.58 

1.05 

1.90 

3.75 

.28 

.60 

1.10 

2.10 

4.00 

BEETS — For  The  Table 

14  lb.  Vs  lb.  1 lb.  per  lb. 

276  Early  Eclipse $0.18  $0.30  $0.50  $0.45 

275  Improved  Early  Blood 

Turnip  

268  Condon's  Early  Dawn 
267  Bastian’s  Eail.v  Blood 

Turnip  

260  Condon’s  Royal  Blood 

Turnip  

278  Long  Smooth  Blood . . 

273  Dewing’s  Blood  Tur- 

nin  • • . . 

272  Crosby’s  Egyptian 

271  Crimson  Globe 

274  Detroit  Dark  Red.  . . . 

280  New  Dark  Stinson.  . . 

2S2  Swiss  Chard  Liicullus 

or  Silver  Ribbed . . 

281  Swiss  Chard  Green 

Eeaf  

270  3Iarket  Gardeners.... 

270  Condon’s  Extra  Early 
Egyptian  Blood 
Turnip  

277  Edmand’s  Early  Blood 

Turnip  


3 to  1 0 to 
10  lbs.  100  lbs. 

per  lb. 
$0.40 


.20 

.3  2 

. 5 5 

.53 

.50 

.25 

.45 

.85 

.83 

.80 

.18 

CO 

0 

.50 

.45 

.40 

.25 

.45 

.8  5 

.83 

.80 

.20 

.32 

.55 

.53 

.5  0 

.1  8 

.30 

.50 

.4  5 

.40 

.21 

.3  5 

.60 

.5  8 

.5  5 

.21 

.35 

.60 

. 5 8 

.55 

.21 

.3  5 

.6  5 

.6  3 

.60 

.21 

.35 

.6  5 

.6  3 

.60 

.25 

.45 

.85 

.83 

.8  0 

.19 

.32 

.5  5 

.53 

.50 

.25 

.45 

.85 

.83 

.80 

.21 

CO 

CJl 

.65 

.63 

.60 

00 

© 

CO 

.50 

.48 

.45 

SUGAR  BEETS 

284  Giant  Feeding  Sugar 

Beet  or  Half  Sugar 
31angel  . . ■ 

285  Klein  Wanzlelien 

286  Yilmorin’s  Improved 

White  Sugar 


MANGELS — For  stock 


288  Condon’s  Enormous.  . . 
200  Improved  llammoth 

I.oiig  Red  

2S9  Improved  Golden 
Tankard  


3 to 

10  to 

10  lbs.  1 

LOO  Ib.s 

lb. 

% 

lb. 

1 lb.  per  lb. 

per  lb 

'.18 

$0 

.3  0 

$0.50  $0.48 

$0.45 

.18 

.30 

.50  .48 

.45 

.15 

.25 

.45  .43 

.40 

.25 

.45 

.85 

.83 

.80 

.15 

,25 

.45 

,43 

.40 

.15 

.25 

.45 

.43 

.40 

CABBAGE 


;o3 

100 


308 

307 


303 

311 
200 
302 
306 

207 

208 

310 

312 

315 

318 

313 

314 
317 

304 


305 

316 

300 


Condon’s  Cannon  Ball 
Extra  Earl.y  Winning- 

stadt . 

Extra  Early  Express  . 
Condon’s  Selected  Ex- 
tra Early  Jersey 

Wakefield  

Copenhagen  Market . . 
Glory  of  Enklinizen  . . 
Charleston  IVakefield . 
Condon’s  Prosperity . . 
Condon’s  New  Early 
Dwarf  Flat  Dutch . 

All  Head  Early 

Burpee’s  Prize  Sure- 

head  

Gregory’s  All  Seasons 
Henderson’s  Early 

Summer  

Mammoth  Red  Rock  . 
Dutch  Winter  or  Hol- 
lander  

Improved  American 

Savoy  

Large  Late  Drumhead 
St.  Louis  Market .... 
Condon’.s  Mammoth 
Prize  Late  Elat 

Dutch  

Condon’s  True  Gen- 
uine Danish  Ball 

Head  

New  Danish  Round- 
head   

Chinese  Celer.v 


1.00 

1.85 

3.50 

3.40 

3.25 

.58 

1.10 

2.00 

1.9  0 

1.75 

.5  8 

1.10 

2.0  0 

1.90 

1.7  5 

.65 

1.20 

2.25 

2.15 

2.00 

.9  0 

1 .6  5 

3.00 

2.90 

2.7  5 

.65 

1.20 

2.25 

2.15 

2.00 

.65 

1.20 

2.25 

.2.1  5 

2.00 

1.00 

1.85 

3.50 

3.40 

3.2  5 

.50 

.9  5 

1.7  5 

1.6  5 

1.50 

.65 

1.20 

2.25 

2.15 

2.0  0 

.65 

1.20 

2.25 

2.15 

2.00 

.65 

1.20 

2.25 

2.15 

2.00 

. 6 5 

1.20 

2.25 

2.15 

2.00 

1.15 

2.15 

4.00 

. . .. 

.65 

1.20 

2.2  5 

2.15 

2.00 

.6  5 

1.20 

2.25 

.65 

1.20 

2.2^ 

2.  i 5 

2 . 6 6 

.65 

1.20 

2.25 

2.15 

2.0  0 

.65 

1.20 

2.25 

2.15 

2.0  0 

.90 

1.6  5 

3.00 

2.9  0 

2.7  5 

.90 

1.65 

3.00 

2.9  0 

2.7  5 

.90 

1.65 

3.00 

. . .. 

CARROT For  the  Table 


321 


Condon’s 

vers 


Select  Dan- 
( Private 


Strain)  

.25 

.45 

.8  0 

.78 

.75 

Oxiieart  or  Guerande. 

.20 

.3  5 

.6  5 

.63 

.60 

Chantena.v  or  3Iodel . 

.20 

! 3 5 

.6  5 

.6  3 

.60 

324 

Improved  Long 

Orange  

.16 

.28 

.5  0 

.4  8 

.4  5 

323 

Half  Long  Danvers.  . 

,16 

.28 

.50 

.4  8 

.4  5 

327 

Sutton’s  Intermediate . 

.20 

.3  5 

. 6 5 

.63 

.60 

322 

Early  Scarlet  Horn . . 

.20 

.3  5 

.65 

.63 

.60 

CARROT  —For  stock 


,329  Condon’s  Prize  Win- 
ner   

330  Mammoth  White  Bel- 

gian   

331  Manunoth  Yellow 

Belgian 


CAULIFLOWER 


Ear 


25 

.45 

.80 

.78 

.75 

,16 

.28 

.50 

.48 

.45 

,16 

.28 

.50 

.48 

.45 

1/4  lb.  % lb.  lb. 


336  Henderson’ 

Snowball  

335  Early  Dwarf  Paris . 


333  Extra  Early 
Erfurt  • • . 
337  New  Dry  Wea 


Dwarf 


.65 

2.25 

4.25 

8.00 

1.25 

4.00 

7.75 

15.00 

1.85 

5.75 

11.00 

20.00 

1.85 

5.75 

11.00 

20.00 

These  are  Not  Prepaid  prices  and  are  shipped  by  Express  or  Freight  at  customer’s  expense. 


Market  Gardeners’  and  Large  Planters’  Special  Wholesale  Price  List 


159 


CELERY Extra  Select  f°3  fbs 

% lb.  y<i  lb.  1 lb.  per  lb.  per  lb 


.341 

Condon’s  Golden  Self 

Blanching $ 1.  o 0 

$2.85 

$5.50 

343 

Giant  Pascal 

. 6 5 

1.2  5 

2.3  5 
4.75 

340 

Columbia  .•  • • * 

1.35 

2.50 

348 

Henderson’s  Easy 

Blanching 

Condon’s  Extra  Select 
WTiite  Plume 

1.60 

3.00 

5.7  5 

342 

.6  5 

1.25 

2.3  5 

346 

Celeriac  

.70 

1.35 

2.50 

345 

Kalamazoo  Select 
Strain  

.85 

1.60 

3.00 

347 

WTnter  Reliance  or 
Queen  

.55 

1.00 

1.90 

344 

Condon’s  Improved 

Golden  Heart 

.5  5 

1.00 

1.90 

CUCUMBER 


361  Condon’s  Early  Won- 
der   

364  Extra  Eons  White 

Spine  

371  Snow’s  Early  Picklina 
363  Davis  Perfect  Select . 
373  I'horburn’s  Everbear- 
ing   

365  Green  Prolific  or  Bos- 

ton Picklins 

360  Condon’s  Eixtra  Early 
Improved  Eons: 

Green  

367  Klondike  

373  West  India  Gherkins. 

369  Eondon  Eons:  Green.  . 

365  The  New  Eemon . . . . 

358  Arlinffton  White  Spine' 

370  New  Early  Clustei;.  . . 

366  Japanese  Climbins: . . . 
363  Earl.v  Short  Green.  . . 

359  Chicas:o  Pickle  or 

Westerfield  


EGG  PLANT 


376  Black  Beauty ^ 

378  New  ^ork  Improved 

Spineless 

377  Condon’s  New  Colossal 


.40 

.70 

1.35 

1.30 

1.25 

.3  0 

.50 

.90 

.85 

.80 

.22 

.40 

.7  5 

.73 

.70 

.3  5 

.60 

1.10 

1.05 

1.00 

.22 

.40 

.7  5 

.73 

.70 

.28 

.45 

.85 

.83 

,80 

. 3 5 

.60 

1.10 

1.05 

1.00 

.3  0 

.50 

.90 

.85 

.80 

.40 

. 7 5 

1.40 

.23 

.42 

.80 

’ ’.7  8 

.7  5 

.70 

1.35 

2.50 

2 2 

.40 

.7  5 

* ’.7:3 

’ .70 

'.2  8 

.45 

.85 

.83 

.80 

.40 

. 7 .5 

1.40 

.28 

.45 

.85 

.83 

.80 

.23 

.42 

.80 

.78 

.75 

oz.  % lb.  Vo  lb.  1 lb. 
.50  $1.70  $3.35  $6.50 

.32 

1.20 

2.2  5 

4.2  5 

.60 

2.00 

3.75 

7.00 

ENDIVE  OR  WINTER  LETTUCE 


383  Fine  Green  Curled . . . 

383  White  Curled 

381  Giant  Frinsred  or  Oys 

ter  

380  Broad  Leaved  Bata- 
vian   


% lb. 
$0.2:3 
.23 

.35 

.28 


KOHL  RABI 

410  Early 

411  Early 

LEEK 


410  Early  Purple  Vienna. 

411  Early  White  Vienna.  . 


413  Broad  Leaf  or  New 
Flag:  

LETTUCE 

417  Condon’s  C a h b a S e 

Head  • • 

418  Condon’s  Market  Gar- 

dener’s Early  Forc- 

inff  

421  Grand  Kapids 

114  Bis:  Boston 

126  May  Kins: 

433  Ice  Drumhead 

423  Icebers:  

419  Condon’s  Improved 

Hanson  

430  Tomhannock 

416  California  Cream  But- 
ter . . . • • 

424  Immensity  

415  Black  Seeded  Simpson 


.5  5 
.55 


.68 


.40 


40 

.25 

.26 

.30 

.25 

.26 

.26 

.26 

.26 

.28 

.25 


% lb. 

3 to  10  to 

1 0 lbs.  100  lbs. 

1 lb.  per  lb.  per  lb. 

$0.40$0.75  $0.73 

$0.70 

.40 

.7  5 

.73 

.70 

.60 

1.15 

1.10 

1.05 

.50 

.90 

.85 

.80 

1.00 

1.90 

1.00 

1.90 

1.30 

2.50 

..... 

• .75 

1.40 

1.35 

1.30 

.7  5 

1.40 

1.3  5 

1.30 

.45 

.80 

.78 

.75 

.48 

.85 

.83 

.80 

. 5 5 

1.0  0 

.98 

.9  5 

.45 

.80 

.78 

. 7 .5 

.48 

.85 

.83 

.80 

.48 

.85 

.83 

.80 

.48 

.85 

.83 

.80 

.48 

.8  5 

.83 

.80 

.50 

.90 

.88 

.85 

.45 

.80 

.78 

.75 

LETT  U C E — Continued 

Vi  lb.  Vj  lb. 

425  Lapp’s  Black  Seed 
Cabbas:e  Head ....  1 
429  Simpson’s  Earl.v 
Curled  

427  Paris  White  Co’s.  . . . 

428  Salamander  

420  Early  Prizehead  .... 


MUSK  MELONS 


437  Condon’s  Perfection . . 
449  I m p r o ^ e d Earl.v 
Hackensack  

446  Golden  Cassaba  or 

WTnter  

439  Condon’s  Select  True 

Osaffe  

436  Condon’s  Delicious 

Gold  Lined 

452  Thorobred  Rocky  Ford 
435  Pollock’s  No.  25  Sal- 
mon Tinted  

4.38  Condon’s  New  Honey 

Sweet  

448  Improved  Green  Nut- 
meg:   

434  Banana  

442  Emerald  Gem 

441  Defender  

443  Extra  Early  Grand 

Raoids  

4^5  Tin  Top  Extra  Select. 

447  Hearts  of  Gold 

444  Famous  Honey  Dew  . . 


WATER  MELONS 


460  Genuine  Tom  W’atson  . 

468  aiclver’s  Wonderful 

Susrar  

470  Improved  Dixie 

469  New  Excel 

466  Kleckley’s  Sweets  . . . 

464  Indiana  Sweetheart . . 

457  Citron  for  Preserves . . 

461  Georgia  Rattlesnake 

465  Irish  Grey 

471  Peerless  or  Ice  Cream 

473  Phinney’s  Early 

458  Cole’s  Earl.v  

463  Harris’  Earliest 

473  Perfected  Kolb’s  Gem 
456  Burpee’s  Su.gar  Stick  . 

467  Maule’s  New  National 

459  Florida  Favorite  .... 

462  Halbert  Honey 

455  Alabama  Sweet 


3 to  10  to 
10  lbs.  100  lbs. 
per  lb.  per  lb. 


.28 

$0.50 

$0.90  $ 

;o.88 

$0.85 

.25 

.4  5 

.80 

.78 

.7  5 

.26 

.4  8 

.8  5 

.8  3 

.80 

.28 

.50 

.90 

.88 

. 85 

.26 

.48 

.8  5 

.83 

.80 

.52 

.95 

1.85 

1.80 

1.75 

.28 

.50 

.90 

.8  8 

. 85 

.70 

1.3  5 

2.50 

.32 

.62 

1.15 

1.10 

1.00 

.40 

.7  5 

1.40 

1 . :{ 5 

1 .2  5 

.28 

'.  5 0 

.9  0 

.85 

.80 

.32 

.64 

1.15 

1.10 

1.00 

.35 

.64 

1.15 

1.10 

1.00 

.28 

.50 

.90 

.8  8 

. 8 5 

.40 

7 5 

1.4  0 

1 . 5 

1.25 

.28 

! 5 0 

.90 

.88 

. 8 5 

.28 

.50 

.9  0 

.88 

. 8 5 

.28 

■ .50 

.90 

.88 

. 8 5 

32 

.64 

1.15 

1.1  0 

1.00 

.28 

.50 

.90 

.88 

.85 

.6  5 

1.15 

2.15 

2.10 

2.0  0 

.25 

.45 

.85 

.80 

.75 

.20 

.35 

.6  5 

.60 

.5  5 

.16 

.28 

.50 

.4  8 

.45 

.25 

.4  5 

.85 

.80 

.7  5 

.25 

.4  5 

.85 

.8  0 

.7  5 

.1  6 

.28 

.50 

.48 

.4  5 

.2  5 

.4  5 

.8  5 

’ .60 

.20 

.3  5 

. 6 5 

’ ’.6:i 

.4  5 

.85 

.8  0 

.7  5 

^20 

.35 

.6  5 

. 6 3 

.60 

.2  0 

.35 

.6  5 

. 6 3 

.60 

.20 

!35 

.6  5 

.63 

.60 

.16 

.30 

. 5 5 

. 5 3 

.50 

.1  6 

.30 

.55 

.53 

.50 

.2  5 

.4  5 

.8  5 

.8  0 

.7  5 

.20 

.35 

.6  5 

.63 

.60 

.20 

.35 

.65 

.63 

.60 

.24 

.4  5 

.80 

.78 

.75 

.20 

.35 

.65 

.63 

.60 

ONION 


488  Condon’s 


Model 

Model 


Red 

Yel- 


487  Condon’s 

low  Globe ; • 

489  Condon’s  Model  White 

Globe  • • 

485  Condon’s  Large  Red 

W’ethersfleld  

483  Ailsa  Craig 

493  Extra  Early  Red.  . . . 

484  American  Grown 

Prize-taker  ■ 

494  Extra  Early  White 

Queen  

498  New  WTiite  Portugal . 

490  Condon’s  Selected 

Southport  Yellow 
Globe  

491  Condon’s  Selected 

Southport  Red 

Globe  

497  Michigan  or  Ohio  Yel- 
low Globe . 

486  Condon’s  Select  Yel- 

low Globe  Danvers  . 
493  Condon’s  Selected 
Southport  White 

Globe  

496  Condon’s  Mammoth 
Silver  King 

495  Early  White  Welsh . . 


.40 

.75 

1.40 

1.38 

1.35 

.40 

.75 

1.40 

1.3  8 

1.35 

.70 

1.25 

2.40 

2.38 

2.35 

.3  5 

.60 

1.15 

1.13 

1.10 

.68 

1.25 

2.40 

2.38 

2.3  5 

.34 

.60 

1.15 

1.13 

1.10 

.3  5 

.60 

1.15 

1.13 

1.10 

.40 

.75 

1.40 

1.38 

1.35 

.40 

.75 

i:40 

1.38 

1.35 

.38 

.70 

1.30 

1.28 

1.25 

.38 

.70 

1.30 

1.28 

1.25 

.34 

.60 

1.1  5 

1.10 

1.05 

.34 

.60 

1.15 

1.10 

1.05 

.65 

1.15 

2.15 

2.11, 

2.00 

.68 

1.2  5 

2.40 

2.38 

2.35 

.85 

1.63 

3.15 

These  are  Not  Prepaid  prices  and  are  shipped  by  Express  or  Freight  at  customer  s expense. 


160 


Market  Gardener’s  and  Large  Planter’s  Special  Wholesale  Price  List 


3 to  10  to 
■ 10  lbs.  100  lbs. 


477 

Southern  Giant 

14  lb. 
Curled  .16 

1,2  lb.  1 lb. 
.30  .55 

per  lb. 
.50 

per  lb. 
.45 

476 

Chinese  

.38 

.70 

.6  5 

.60 

47S 

White  Eiifflish . 

.08 

.70 

.65 

.60 

OKRA 


481  White  Velvet 

.20 

.38 

.68 

.65 

,60 

480  I..ad.v  Fing-er 

.20 

.38 

.68 

.65 

.60 

PARSNIP 

301  Condon’s  White  Queen 
502  Hollow  Crown  or 

.35 

.65 

1.25 

1.20 

1.15 

Long:  White 

.20 

.35 

.65 

.60 

.55 

PARSLEY 

504  Champion  Moss  Curled 

505  H a m b u r g:  Turnip 

00 

.50 

.90 

.... 



Booted  

.30 

.55 

1.00 

.... 



MUSTARD 


PEPPER 

oz. 

1/4  Ib. 

Va  lb. 

1 lb. 

537 

Condon’s  New  Victory  $0.45  $1.45 

$2.45  $4.90  

538 

Condon’s  Yellow  Giant 

.4  5 

536 

Chinese  Giant 

.4  5 

1.6  5 

5o5 

Bell  or  Bull  Nose .... 

.3  5 

1.2  0 

2.3  0 

4.40  

542 

Buby  King: 

. 3 5 

1.2  0 

2.3  0 

4.40  

543 

Sweet  Mountain 

.35 

1.20 

2.3  0 

4.4-0  

539 

Long:  Bed  Cayenne  - • . 

.40 

1.40 

2.7  0 

5.00  

541 

New  Pimiento 

.3  5 

1.20 

2.3  0 

4.40  

540 

Neapolitan  Larg:e  Ear- 
ly   

.35 

1.20 

2.30 

4.40  

PUMPKIN 


3 to  10  to 
10  lbs.  100  lbs. 
% lb.  V2  lb.  1 lb.  per  lb.  per  lb. 


349  Biff  Tom 

331  Japanese  Pie 

536  Tennessee  Sweet  Po- 
tato   

554  Sweet  Cheese  or  Ken- 

tuck.v  Field 

55-  King:  of  the  IMammoth 
55o  New  Winter  Tuxury . . 
550  Conneetient  Field  . . . 

555  Suffar  Pie 


20  $0.35 

$0.60  $0.58 

$0.55 

.33 

.62 

1.15 

1.13 

1.10 

.3  3 

.62 

1.15 

1.13 

1.10 

.15 

2 .5 

.45 

.40 

.3  5 

,4  5 

.’8  5 

1.6  0 

1.55 

1.5  0 

.33 

.62 

1.15 

1.13 

1.1  0 

.20 

.3  5 

.60 

.58 

. 5 5 

.28 

.50 

.90 

.88 

. 85 

RADISH 


SALSIFY 


590  3Iammoth  Sandwich 

Island  * 

5S9  Long:  White  French.  . 

SPINACH 


592  Bloomsdale  or  Savoy 

JLeaved  

593  Prickl.v  Winter 

594  New  Zealand 

595  Long:  Standing: 

597  Bound  Thick  Leaved. 


3 to  1 0 to 
lO  lbs.  100  lbs 
14  lb.  V2  lb.  1 lb.  per  lb.  per  lb. 

.40  .75  1.40  1.35  1.25 
.25  .45  .80  .78  .75 


$0,13  ; 

$0.22  : 

$0.40.$ 

0.38 

$0.35 

.12 

.20 

.35 

.33 

.30 

.30 

. 5 «> 

1.00 

.9  5 

.90 

.12 

.20' 

.35  : 

.33 

.30 

,12 

.20 

.35. 

.33 

.30 

SQUASH 


602 

610 

606 

599 

604 
603 
<J07 

605 
601 

600 
605 
609 




,36 

.68 

1.25  . . . 

Mammoth  White  Bush 
Giant  Summer  Crook- 

.30 

.55 

1.00  . . . 

neck  

Blue  Hubbard  or  Mar- 

.34 

.62 

1.15  . . . 

blehead  

,30 

.55 

1.00  . . . 

Early  Yellow  Bush.  . 

.2  4 

.43 

.80  . . . 

Delicious  Winter .... 

.34 

. 6 2 

1.15  . . . 

Golden  Hubbard 

.30 

.65 

1.0  0 . . . 

Improved  Hubbard  . . 
Condon’s  C h i c a ff  0 

.30 

.5  5 

1.00  . . . 

B'arted  Hubbard  . . 

.30 

.5  5 

1.0  0 . . . 

Boston  Marrow 

.24 

.13 

.80  . . . 

Eordhook  

,34 

.62 

1.15  . . . 

Mammoth  Chili 

.34 

.62 

1.15  . . . 

TOMATO  Grown  from  Hand  Selected  Fruits 


642  Condon’s  First  of  Ali$1.35  $2.50  $4.75 
649  Golden  Yellow  Pon- 


derosa  

1.35 

2.50 

4.75 

Cost 

643 

Condon’s  Peerless .... 

1.6  5 

3.00 

5.7  5 

a 

644 

Condon’s  Giant  Ever- 
bearing:  

2.75 

5.00 

9.75 

little 

more 

657 

New  Stone  “Extra  Se- 
lect’’ 

.55 

1.00 

1.90 

than 

some 

6521 

June  Pink 

.9  5 

1.70 

3.25 

and 

647 

Early  Acme 

.80 

1.50 

2.7  5 

worth 

646 

Dwarf  Stone 

.9  5 

1.70 

3.2  5 

a 

641 

Chalk’s  Early  Jewel . 

.9  5 

1.70 

3.25 

whole 

654 

Livinffston’s  Favorite. 
Livingston’s  Perfec- 
tion . , . • • 

.55 

1.00 

1.90 

lot 

656 

. 5 5 

1.00 

1.90 

more. 

Grown 

for 

seed 

only. 

None 

sold 

for 

market. 

651 

John  Baer 

1.00 

1.90 

3.75 

658 

Spark’s  Earliana .... 

.80 

1 . 5 0 

2.7  5 

659 

Stoke’s  Bonny  Best . . 

.80 

1.5  0 

2.7  5 

653 

Livinffston’s  Beauty . . 

.6  5 

3.20 

2.25 

640 

Buckbee’s  Beefsteak 

1.35 

2.50 

4.75 

650 

655 

Henderson’s  Pondero- 
sa  or  No.  400.  . . . 
Livingston’s  Globe  . . . 

1.20 
.9  5 

2.3  0 
1.70 

4.50 

3.25 

645 

Dwarf  Champion  .... 

.95 

1.70 

3.2  5 

1 

648 

Ferry’s  Earl.y  Detroit . 

.95 

1.70 

3.25  j 

1 

567 

Condon’s  Early  White 
Turnip  - - . 

.18 

.30 

.55 

.53 

.50 

569 

Earl.y  Scarlet  Turnip  . 

.18 

.30 

.55 

.53 

.50 

564 

Condon’s  Lightning 

White  Tip 

.28 

.50 

.90 

.85 

.80 

562 

Condon’s  Earliest  Bed 
Bird  

.28 

.50 

.90 

.85 

.80 

563 

Condon’s  Boyal  Gem 
White  Tip 

.28 

.50 

.90 

.85 

.80 

558 

Brightest  French 

Breakfast 

.18 

.30 

.55 

.53 

.50 

576 

Scarlet  Turnip  White 
Tip  

.18 

.30 

. -5  -5 

.53 

.50 

577 

Vick’s  Scarlet  Glolie . . 

.18 

.30 

. 5 5 

.53 

.50 

568 

Crimson  Giant  Globe. 

.22 

.40 

.75 

.70 

.65 

566 

Condon’s  Giant  Per- 
petual   

.18 

.30 

.55 

.53 

.50 

570 

Improved  Chartiers  or 
Shepherd  

.15 

.25 

.40 

.38 

.35 

572 

Long  Scarlet  Short 
Top  - • . . , 

.15 

.25 

.40 

.38 

.35 

573 

Long  Wliite  Vienna  or 
Lad.v  Finger 

.20 

.32 

.60 

.58 

.55 

579 

White  Icicle 

.22 

.38 

.65 

.63 

.60 

565 

Condon’s  White  Ele- 
phant   

.28 

.50 

.90 

.85 

.80 

574 

Mixed  Badishes 

.15 

.25 

.40 

.38 

.35 

578 

Wliite  Strasburg  .... 

.22 

.38 

.65 

,63 

.60 

559 

California  Mammoth 
Winter  

.24 

.40 

.75 

.70 

.65 

571 

Long  Black  Snanish . 

.20 

.38 

.70 

.68 

.65 

561 

China  Bose  Winter . . 

.20 

.38 

.70 

.68 

.65 

575 

Round  Black  Spanish 

.20 

.38 

.70 

.68 

.65 

560 

Celestial  White  Chin- 
ese   

.22 

.40 

.75 

.70 

.6  5 

TURNIP  New  Crop  Grown  from  Selected  Roots 


670 

Purple  Top  White 
Globe  

.16 

28 

.50 

.48 

.45 

672 

Southern  Seven  Top . . 

.14 

.25 

.45 

.4  3 

.40 

673 

White  Egg 

.17 

.30 

.5  5 

. 5 3 

.50 

667 

Early  W bite  Flat 
Dutch  

.14 

.2  5 

.45 

.43 

.40 

669 

Early  Purple  Top 
Strap  Leaved 

.14 

.25 

.45 

.43 

.40 

671 

Six  Weeks  or  Snow- 
ball   

.17 

.30 

.55 

.53 

,50 

666 

Extra  Early  W h i t e 
Milan  

.30 

. •')  0 

.90 

.88 

.85 

674 

Y^ellow  Aberdeen  . . . . . 

,14 

.2  5 

.45 

.43 

.40 

665 

Extra  Early  Purple 
Top  Milan 

.30 

.50 

.90 

.88 

.85 

668 

Golden  Ball  or  Orange 
Jelly  

.17 

.30 

5 5 

.53 

.50 

675 

Cow  Horn 

.14 

.25 

.'45 

.43 

.40 

SWEDE  TURNIPS 

OR  RUTABAGAS 

586 

Monarch  or  Elephant . 

.14 

.25 

.45 

.43 

.40 

584 

American  Purple  Top 
Yellow  

.14 

.25 

.45 

.43 

.40 

587 

White  Swede  or  Sweet 
Russian  

.14 

.25 

.45 

.43 

.40 

.585 

Condon’s  Giant  Yellow 
Swede 

.16 

.28 

.50 

.48 

.45 

These  are  Ifot  Prepaid  prices  and  are  shipped  by  Express  or  Freight  at  customer’s  expense. 


Farmers,  Market  Gardeners 

and  Back  Yard  Planters,  Listen  Just  a Minute 

We  want  to  talk  to  you  about  the  second  most  important  factor  in  producing 

Big  Profitable  Crops 


First — Good  Seed,  and  you’ll  surely  get  them  here,  and  then  proper  FERTILIZER.  You 
know  you  must  feed  a man  if  you  want  him  to  give  you  a good  day’s  work.  The  same  is 
true  with  work  horses,  milch  cows  or  any  animal  or  machine.  This  being  true,  then  isn’t  it 
reasonable  that  the  Soil,  also,  must  be  properly  fed  if  returns  are  to  be  profitable?  We  have 
studied  this  fertilizer  proposition  carefully  and  experimented  for  years,  and  while  we  still 
take  our  hats  off  to  a clover  crop  turned  under,  we  have  found  even  after  plowing  under 
clover  that  a liberal  amount  of  additional  fertilizer  pays  20%  on  the  investment  and  the 
Best  and  Most  Lasting  fertilizer  we  have  ever  used  is  the 


Genuine  Sheep  Manure  Pulverized 

It  is  absolutely  free  from  weed  seed  and  shows  chemical  test  of  3%  potash,  1%%  phosphoric 
acid  and  2%%  ammonia. 

Use  it  on  all  corn  and  grain  crops  at  the  rate  of  300  to  500  lbs.  per  acre  in  drills  or  hills. 
On  Garden  crops,  use  500  lbs.  per  acre  or  100-lb.  sack  on  Home  Garden  plot  of  50x150.  Special 
prices  shipped  by  freight,  customer  to  pay  transportation  charges, 

1 sack,  100  lbs.  $ 2.50  10  sacks,  1000  lbs.,  $21.50 

2 sacks,  200  lbs.  4.75  20  sacks,  2000  lbs.,  40.00 

5 sacks,  500  lbs.  11.25 

SMALL  QUANTITIES  BY  MAIL,  1 lb.,  25c;  3 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.00,  postpaid 


NOTICE 

CONDON 


Spread  a hundred  pound  sack  over  your  lawn  in 
the  early  spring.  It  will  produce  wonderful  results. 


BROS.,  SEEDSMEN 


Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm  ROCKFORD,  ILL.,  U.  S.  A. 


Read  What  Your  Neighbors  Say  About  Us: 


Wilburtha,  N.  J.,  Oct.  10, 
Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen. 

Dear  Sirs:  Enclosed  find  a picture  of  my 
three-year-old  son  picking  begins  from  the  sec- 
ond bearing  of  Condon’s  Earliest  Market  Giant 
Podded  Wax  Beans  September  20th.  They  were 
the  finest  and  heaviest  bearing  beans  I ever 
saw.  Be  sure  and  mail  me  your  new  catalog  as 
soon  as  out. 

Respectfully  yours, 

Mrs.  Samuel  Wolverton. 


National  Home,  Wis.,  Sept.  1. 
Condon  Bros.,  Rockford,  111. 

Gentlemen:  I just  couldn’t  help  send- 
ing you  the  enclosed  picture  showing 
a 3-lb.  Condon’s  Early  Wonder  Cucum- 
ber. Every  one  was  just  as  perfect  as 
you  see  this  one,  and  for  crispness  and 
flavor,  they  can’t  be  beat.  From  all  the 
seed  that  I purchased  of  you  last  win- 
ter I do  not  think  that  there  was  one 
in  the  different  kinds  and  assortments 
that  failed  to  grow.  Yours  truly, 

. E.  G.  Woolever. 


Lansing,  Michigan,  July  12, 
Gentlemen : 

I wish  to  write  you  a few  words  in  praise 
of  Condon’s  Mammoth  Podded  Little  Midget 
Peas.  They  are  all  you  claim  for  them  and 
more.  They  are  the  sweetest  dwarf  Pea  we 
have  ever  found.  We  found  very  often  pods 
containing  nine  large  luscious  Peas.  Will 
send  for  more  of  them  next  spring. 

Truly  yours, 

1130  Allegan  St.  Frank  B.  Shipp. 


Cottageville,  W.  Va.,  July  27, 
Gentlemen : 

The  Seed  Corn  I got  of  your  Seed  House 
was  fine.  I think  every  grain  grew.  I have 
great  faith  in  the  seed  you  put  on  the  mar- 
ket. Don’t  forget  to  send  me  one  of  your 
catalogues 

R.  No.  2,  Box  No.  41.  D.  E.  Smith. 


Ronceverte,  W.  Va.,  Sept.  20, 
Gentlemen: 

My  yield  of  Potatoes  off  the  30  lbs.  I or- 
dered from  you  this  spring  was  14  bushel. 
All  my  seeds  were  the  best  I’ve  ever  used. 
You  can  expect  a large  order  from  me  this 
spring. 

Yours  truly, 

W.  A.  Boyd. 


Martin  Mang  Cutting  Spinach. 

Gentlemen:  I am  enclosing  you  a 
photograph  of  cutting  our  Spinach 
Crop  grown  from  your  selected  seed 
on  our  New  Jersey  Farm.  Some  crop. 
Martin  Mang,  Farmingdale,  N.  J. 


Condon  Bros., Seedsmen 


Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm 
ROCKFORD,  ILLINOIS 

New  Years  Greetings  to  Our  Friends 


John  R.  Condon 
President 


Ikeonard  R.  Condon 
Sec’y  and  Treas. 


Dear  I oiks;  Here  we  are  again  with  our  big  1922  Garden  and 
Farm  Guide.  It  ^ s bigger  and  better  than  ever  this  year,  con- 
taining 160  pages  of  the  very  finest  Garden,  Farm  and  Flower 
Seeds,  besides  a full  line  of  Shrubs,  Hardy  Vines,  Bulbs, 
Strawberries,  Raspberries,  Grapes,  Currants,  Fruit  Trees, 
etc.  Everything  you  need  for  the  farm,  garden  or  home  and 
the  Prices  are  Down  to  those  we  had  in  the  good  old  days 
before  the  war. 

Let  me  call  your  particular  attention  to  the  Specialties  for 
1922  illustrated  in  colors  on  the  Covers.  Each  one  of  them 
is  in  a class  by  themselves,  "truly  the  very  finest"  so  be 
sure  to  include  them  with  your  general  order. 

You  sent  us  some  nice  business  last  year,  and  we  certainly 
appreciated  it  and  know  you  were  well  satisfied.  Every  year 
we  send  our  old  customers  something  good  for  trial,  and 
this  season  we  have  something  better  than  ever-Condon^  s 
Giant  Everbearing  Tomato.  It  ^ s surely  a wonder.  Follow 
directions  as  printed  on  the  package  and  you ^11  thank  us  a 
hundred  times  during  the  summer. 

You^ll  agree  I^m  sure  that  this  is  the  year  of  all  years  for 
a fine  garden  of  Fruits,  Flowers  and  Vegetables.  Store 
prices  bid  fair  to  remain  high  for  a long  time  and  by  growing 
your  own  you  can  make  a big  saving  on  your  store  bills  ; 
besides  you^ll  get  the  fresh,  delicious  vegetables  and 
fruits  that  only  are  obtainable  in  your  own  backyard  garden. 

Get  an  early  start  this  year  ; plan  carefully  by  going 
through  this  big  catalog  from  coyer  to  cover.  You^ll 
find  everything  plain  and  handy  and  if  you  need  further 
information  feel  free  to  ask  for  it  when  you  send  in  your 
order. 

Wishing  you  health  and  prosperity  during  the  year  and 
trusting  you  to  order  early,  remembering  us  to  your  good 
neighbors,  we  are. 


Yours  very  sincerely. 


Planet  Jr.  Garden  Tools 

Recognized  Standard  the  World  Over 


No.  35 
Attach- 
ment 


No.  35  Planet  Jr.  Seeder  Attachment 

The  very  latest  patented  machine. 
Packed  weight  9y2  lbs. 

A Long  Felt  Waul  at  Last,  at  a Remarkably 
Low  Price. 

This  smaH  seeder  can  be  attached  to  any 
Planet  Jr.  Single  or  Double  Wheel  Hoes  or 
Garden  Plows,  and  will  be  found  partic- 
ularly suitable  for  the  small  kitchen  gar- 
, . , . ...  den.  It  will  plant  practically  all  seeds  in  a 

straight  continuous  row,  at  a uniform  depth  m a fraction  of  the  time  required  by  hand  and 
inhnitely  better.  The  hopper  holds  one  pint  of  seed  and  it  can  be  used  for  planting  even  a 
small  packet  of  seed.  Also  has  a bracket  to  which  a handle  can  be  attached  and  used  independ- 
ently ot  the  wheel  hoe.  Everyone  having  a small  kitchen  garden  should  have  this  handy  seeder 
Price  $6.25;  with  handles,  $6.75  F.  O.  B.  Rockford,  Illinois. 

Get  your  order  in  early  as  only  a limited  supply  is  available. 


Will  Pay 
for  itself 
in  one 
Season 


No.  4 Planet  Jr.  Combined  Hill  and  Drill  Seeder,  Wheel 

Hoe,  Cultivator  and  Plow 

Holds  2%  quarts.  Equipment:  One  pair  of 
6 inch  hoes.  Three  cultivator  teeth.  One  gar- 
den plow.  One  leaf  guard.  One  marker. 

Price  Complete,  S19.50 
ITo.  4 D.  As  a Seeder  Only,  $15.50 
Soon  pays,  for  itself  in  the  family 
garden  as  well  as  in  the  larger  acre- 
age. Sows  all  garden 
seeds  (in  drills  or  in 
hills),  plows,  opens 
furrows  and  covers 
them,  hoes  and  culti- 
vates very  quickly  and 
easily  all  through  the 
season. 

No.  12  Planet  Jr.  Double  Wheel  Hoe,  Cultivator  and  Plow 

Equipment:  One  pair  of  6-inch  hoes.  Pour 
steel  cultivator  teeth.  One  pair  of  plows. 
Tv/o  leaf  lifters. 

Price  Complete,  $12.50 
A single  and  double  wheel  hoe  in 
one.  The  plows  open 
furrows  and  cover  them. 
The  cultivator  teeth 
work  deep  or  shallow. 
The  hoes  are  wonderful 
weed  killers.  Unbreak- 
able steel  frame  and  14- 
inch  steel  wheels.  The 
greatest  hand  cultivat- 
ing tool  in  the  world. 

No.  17  Planet  Jr.  Single  Wheel  Hoe  Cultiva- 
tor and  Plow 

Equipment:  One  pair  of  6-inch  hoes.  Three 
Steel  cultivator  teeth.  One  large  garden  plov/. 
Price  Complete,  $8.75 
The  highest  type  of  single  wheel  hoe 
made.  Light  but  strong,  and  can  be 
used  by  man,  woman  or 
hoy.  Will  do  all  the  cul- 
^tivation  in  your  garden 
in  the  easiest,  quickest 
l^and  best  way.  Inde- 
structible steel  frame 
and  15-inch  steel  wheel. 


No.  2S  Planet  Jr.  Combined  Hill 
and  Drill  Seeder,  Double  Wheel  Hoe, 
Cultivator  and  Plow 
Very  Similar  to  JiTo.  4 only  larger  and 
more  attachments 
Holds  2%  quarts.  Equipment: 
One  pair  of  6-inch  hoes.  Four  culti- 
vator teeth.  One  pair  of  plows.  Two 
leaf  guards.  One  marker. 

Price  Complete,  $23.00 
A capital  implement  for  large-scale 
gardening  especially.  It  has  auto- 
matic feed  stopper,  seed  index  and 
complete  cultivating  attachments.  Is 
a perfect  seeder  and  combined  double 
and  single  wheel  hoe.  Two  acres  a day 
can  be  easily  worked  with  this  tool. 


LAN6’S 

HAND 

WEEDER 


BtMail 

PreFaid 


No.  19  Planet  Jr.  Single  Wheel  Hoe 

Equipment: 

One  2 -inch  cultivating  tooth. 

One  10-inch  sweep. 

One  plow, 

One  5-prong  cultivating  attach- 
ment. 

Price,  $6.25 

This  combination  will  delight  the 
suburbanite,  the  boy,  or  lady  haying 
a small  garden.  They  will  find  it  a 
light  running  wheel  hoe  that  will 
save  them  hard  work  and  help  much 
to  supply  the  table  with  fine  vege- 
tables. 


Planet  Jr.  Catalog  gives  full  details;  also  describes  seeders,  wheel  hoes,  etc.  It  is  free.  Send  postal  for  it  now. 

All  Machines  are  Priced  F.  O.  B.  Rockford,  Illinois 


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Condon  Bros.,  Seedsmen 

ROCKFORD,  ILLINOIS 

ROCK  RIVER  VALLEY  SEED  FARM 


Kindly  give  us  below  the  names  and  addresses  of  at  least  two  of  your  neighbors  who  farm  or  garden  f 
you  think  would  appreciate  good  squ^Lre  dealing  and  would  like  a copy  of  our  Big  1922  Garden  and 
Free.  In  return  for  your  kindness  we  will  include  with  your  order  a liberal  package  each  of  the  i 
varieties  illustrated  and  described  on  the  other  side  of  this  sheet.  Thank  you.  We  would  do  as  mi 


NOTICE— This  offer  is  only  good  when  sent  in  with  yoi 


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CONDON’S  NORTHERN  GROWN  RECLEANED  “SURE  CROP” 

FARM  SEEDS,  POTATOES  and  ONION  SETS 

GUARANTEED  Perfectly  Satisfactory  on  Arrival  or  Money  Back 

Customer  Pays  Transportation  Charges 

ON  ALL  SEEDS  ORDERED  FROM  THIS  SPECIAL  LIST 

TERMS:  CASH  WITH  ORDER.  WE  FURNISH  BAGS  FREE 


These  Special  Low  Prices  Good  “If  Unsold”  Until  Feb.  1st,  1922 


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WE  OFFER  ONLY  TWO  GRADES —“PURITY  BRAND”— THE  VERY  FINEST,  BEHER  THAN 
99%%  PURE  “RELIANCE  BRAND”— ALWAYS  WORTH  THE  MONEY,  98%  PURE. 


Clovers  and  Soy  Beans 


These  Are  the  Kind  of  Clover  Fields  that  Furnish  Condon*s  Purity 
Brand— Highest  Quality  Obtainable’* 

Soy  Beans  on  every  farm  will  make  more  money 

than  any  other  crop.  pi,„t  tw  m .n  your 

loaded  with  long  fat  pods  well  filled  as  shown  in  the  picture.  This 
variety  w^l^  fully  mature  fifty  miles  north  of  here.  ^ Those  who  do 


acro"'*!ry3dri”r|u’"ilh'youl'  Com'ure's'to  "’lbs'.' ''b. 


in  it  than  when  planted  alone.  That's  a broad  statement  and  our 


ORDER  SHEET 

CONDON  BROl,  SEEDSMEN 

Rock  River  Valley  Seed  Farm 

ROCKFORD,  ILUNOIS,  U.  S.  A. 

ersonal  Growers  of  Market  Gardeners’  High  Grade  “Sure  Crop" 
Seeds  — Direct  from  Grower  to  Sower 


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