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ISBELL’S  GLORIOUS  GLADIOLUS 


And  Gladioli  more  than  any  other  flower  will  ex- 
press your  kind  thoughts  and  sentiments.  Gladioli 
are  admirably  suited  for  every  occasion  where  flow- 
ers are  wanted,  their  wide  range  of  colors  and 
. ^ beautiful  appearance  appeal  to  everyone.  No 

choicer  cut  flower  can  be  wished  for,  while  as  a showy  display  in  your  garden  the  Gladiolus  is 
supreme. 

Besides  all  these  good  points  it  is  the  extreme  ease  of  culture  and  long  flowering  season  that 
have  made  the  Gladioli  so  popular.  The  cost  for  the  bulbs  Ls  small  too,  considering  the  increase 
m bulbs  you  get  from  the  first  planting,  to  say  nothing  of  the  beautiful  flowers. 

We  recommended  the  generous  planting  of  these  bulbs  last  year.  Our  customers  followed  our 
advice  and  were  more  than  pleased,  judging  from  the  very  many  letters  we  have  received  ex- 
pressing entire  satisfaction  and  asking  for  more  bulbs  for  next  season. 

Everybody  should  have  Gladioli  in  the  garden  and  to  help  in  popularizing  them  s'tdli  more  we 
have  devoted  the  front  cover  of  our  catalog  to  this  flower.  The  kinds  shown  were  grown  on  our 
trial  grounds  the  past  year  and  are  pictured  true  to  nature — could  you  wish  for  anything  nicer 
than  Isbell’s  Gladioli? 

At  the  Jackson  County  Fair  we  showed  a large  and  comprehensive  display  of  Gladioli,  all 
grown  on  IsbeJTs  trial  grounds  the  past  season.  Those  shown  on  the  catalog  cover  attracted  a 
great  deal  of  attention  as  did  also  the  newer  varieties  which  we  list  on  this  page. 

Flowers  are  just  as  much  a necessity  to  our  happiness  and  well  being  as  food  and  shelter. 
This  world  would  be  a sorry  place,  indeed,  without  flowers.  Plant  them  generously,  you  as  well 
as  your  friends  will  surely  enjoy  them. 

. ^ ^ We  supply  first  class,  large  bulbs  that 

I Alice  ££  are  sure  to  bloom.  We  pay  the  postage. 

« TinlaHv 

New  Gladioli 
of  Special  Merit 

GOLIATH.— Without  doubt  the  best 
very  dark  colored,  large  flowered  Gla- 
dioli, far  superior  to  Empress  of  India. 
Dark  maroon  red  with  black  shadings, 
exceptionally  large  open  flowers  on  long 
spikes.  Strong  grower.  A real  beauty 
for  bouquets  together  with  lighter  shade. 
Each,  20c;  doz.,  $2.00;  100  for  $12.50. 

LOUISE.— The  Giant  Orchid-Gladioli. 
Largest  flowered  of  all,  the  blooms 
measure  6 inches  or  more  across  and 
resemble  the  finest  orchids.  A lovely 
and  delicate  shade  of  bright  lavender, 
lighter  toward  the  center ; a blotch  of 
velvety  maroon  down  the  lower  petal. 
Of  dwarf  growth;  long,  heavy  spike. 
Blooms  medium 
late.  Each,  60c ; 
doz.,  $6.00. 


Plant 

Gladiolus 

For 

Cut 

Flowers 

And 

Garden 

Display. 


Anna  Eberius. 

New  Gladioli 
of  Special  Merit 

ALICE  TIPLADY.— The  Queen  of  the 
Primulinus  type.  Large,  open  flowers 
gracefully  placed  on  very  long  stems. 

A soft  coppery  bronze  shaded  buff.  In 
color,  texture,  and  beauty  it  is  unsur- 
passed. Plant  medium  tall  with  long, 
slender  flower  spike.  Each,  50c;  doz., 

$5.00. 

ANNA  EBERIUS.  — Flowers  large, 
slightly  ruffled,  of  a striking  magenta 
or  plum  color  with  deeper  shading  in 
center;  no  other  Gladioli  like  it.  A fine 
spike  with  many  flowers  open  at  the 
same  time.  Dwarf,  of  strong  growth. 

This  is  a real  beauty.  Each,  40c ; doz., 

$4.00. 

GRACE. — A lovely  flower,  pure  white 
with  faint  canary-yellow  blotch  on  lower 
petals,  a truly  beautiful  color  combina- 
tion. The  buds  appear  yellow.  Of  strong 
growth,  long  spike  with  many  flowers 
open  at  the  same  time.  Exceptionally 
fine  for  bouquets.  Each,  60c;  doz.,  $6.00. 

RADIANT  MORN.— Very  fine,  glis- 
tening bright  rose  with  dark  I’ed  blotch 
on  lower  petals.  Radiant  is  the  right 
descriptive  word.  A bouquet  of  this 
variety  makes  a brilliant  display.  Long  stem  and  spike, 
the  flowering  season.  Each,  30c ; doz.,  $3.00. 


Radiant 

Morn. 


late,  thus  prolonging 


YELLOW  PRINCE. — Regarded  as  the  finest  yellow  Gladiolus — deserving  the  name  of 
Prince.  Light  yellow  with  deep  yellow  center,  faint  red  markings  in  throaL  Large  flowers, 
nicely  set  on  a good  spike,  a free  bloomer.  Plant  dwarf,  very  robust ; long  blooming 
season.  Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.50;  100  for  $10.00. 

BARON  HU  LOT. — ^The  only  variety  of  its  color — a rich  velvety  purple,  a royal  color. 
Flowers  small,  of  fine  shape  and  set  on  a slender  spike.  Plant  dwarf,  blooms  mid-season. 
Each,  15c;  doz,,  $1.50;  100  for  $10.00. 

PINK  PERFECTION. — A lovely  apple  blossom  shade,  true  La  France  pink  with  a few 
darker  markings.  A great  flower  on  a tall  spike,  perfect  in  every  detail.  Blooms  later 
than  the  other  three  sorts.  Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.50;  100  for  $10.00. 

FIRE  KING. — Bright  as  fire.  As  brilliant  as  fire  against  the  midnight  sky.  Fire  King 
is  tall  and  yet  straight  and  strong.  The  spike  is  graceful  and  long  with  several  blossoms 
open  at  the  same  time.  Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.50;  100  for  $10.00. 

above  four  lovely  sorts,  one  of  each  for  50c;  one  dozen  each  (48 
null  bulbs)  for  $5.00;  100  each  (400  bulbs)  for  $36.00,  prepaid. 

For  complete  list  of  new  and  standard  varieties  of  Gladiolus  see  pages  128  and  129. 


The  Four  Beautiful  Varieties  on  Front  Cover 


oa|D  Isbell’s  Seed  Service 

Means  Better  Crops  for  you 


When  you  buy  seeds  you  are  entitled  to  somethingr  more  than  a paper  envelope  with 
in  it — or  a bag  full  of  Seed.  Corn  or  Oats,  Clover  seed  or  whatever  it  may  be — you  are  entitled 
to  the  assurance  that  the  seeds  will  grow  you  good  crops. 

The  S.  M.  Isbell  Company  has  been  growing  good  seeds  for  over  40  years.  Every  year  we  plant  thousands 
of  acres  with  carefully  selected  stock.  Then  we  harvest  our  .seeds  from  this  crop,  taking  only  those 
that  conform  to  the  high  Isbell  standard.  If  there  is  the  slightest  imperfection  in  any  plant,  none  of  its 
seeds  are  sent  out  to  our  customers.  Consequently  you  can  always  depend  on  Isbell’s  Seeds. 

Quality  and  Dependability 


Were  you  to  take  a trip  through  the  Isbell  plant,  through  its  maze  of  machinery,  its  stock  rooms, 
testing  rooms,  shipping  offices  and  warehouses,  the  impression  left  in  your  mind  would  no  doubt  be  ability 
of  the  S.  M.  Isbell  Company  to  give  Seed  Service.  It  would  be  instantly  apparent  to  you  why  Isbell 
seeds  are  all  “good  seeds’’ — ^why  it  is  impossible  to  produce  seeds  of  Isbell  quality  without  the  facilities 
with  which  the  modern  Isbell  plant  is  equipped. 


Promptness  and  Capacity 

Every  modern  method  for  producing  good  seeds  and  getting  them  toi  our  customers  in  the  shortest 
possible  time  is  found  here.  If  you  could  follow  an  order  through,  from  the  time  we  get  your  order  at 
the  Jackson  postoffice  until  we  deliver  it  to  the  transportation  company  or  postoffice,  it  would  be  another 
score  for  Isbell  Service. 

Finally  when  you  realize  what  it  takes  to  produce  good,  pure  seeds,  of  the  Isbell  quality — ^what  care 
is  taken  from  the  time  the  stock  seed  is  planted  until  the  resultant  crop  reaches  you  and  your  farm  and 

garden,  when  you  realize  that  good  seeds  can  only  be  produced  by  having  big  capacity  and  the  con- 
sequent ability  to  use  the  most  modern  machines — you  will  agree  that  Isbell  Seeds  are  the  safest  to 

buy — the  safest  to  plant  and  the  nearest  thing  you  can  get  to  a guaranteed  crop. 


Larger  Crops  Without  Increased  Acreage 

You  can  harvest  larger  crops  without  planting  a square  foot  more  of  land,  if  you  buy  Isbell’s  Seeds. 
If  everybody  who  plants  the  coming  season  uses  the  best  quality  seeds  they  can  buy,  the  crop  value  of 
Michigan  alone  will  be  worth  $10,000,000  more,  without  planting  an  acre  more  of  ground. 

Most  of  the  loss  is  caused  by  farmers  planting  seed  infected  with  weeds  and  of  unselected  type,  often 
purchased  from  neighbors  or  from  sources  where  price  is  the  only  consideration.  Make  your  share  of 
the  increased  crop  value  by  planting  clean,  pedigreed  seed.  No  seed  house  in  this  country  has  a more 
complete  or  better  cleaning,  grading  and  testing  equipment  than  S.  M.  Isbell  and  Company. 

Be  Certain  of  Success 

When  you  know  that  the  seeds  you  buy  will  grow  and  make  full  rows  and  perfect  stands — ^you  know 
your  profits  will  be  largen. 

When  you  know  that,  just  as 
certainly  as  you  know  your 
own  name' — it  is  worth  more 
to  you  ten  times  over  than  the 
actual!  cost  of  the  seeds. 

Isbell  and  Company  offer  you 
quality — plus,  and  our  prices 
are  right.  We  can’t  sell  all 
the  seeds  that  are  planted  so 
we  sell  only  the  best. 

Order  Early 

The  supply  of  good  seeds  for 
the  coming  season  is  more 
plentiful  than  it  was  during 
war  times  but  certain  crops 
turned  out  very  short  last  year. 

Our  advice  is  to  “buy  early.” 

We  have  much  more  complete 
stocks  the  forepart  of  the  sea- 
son and  if  certain  varieties  are 
not  obtainable  you  will  have 
sufficient  time  to  make  an- 
other selection.  Early  orders 
also  mean  early  shipment.  You 
will  have  your  seeds  on  hand 
whenever  .conditions  are  just 
right  to  plant  them.  We  are 
ready  to  serve  you  and  await 
your  order. 


S.  M.  Isbell  & Co. 

Jackson,  Mich* 


Making  out  their  seed  order  to  S.  M.  Isbell  & Co. 


ISBELL’S  GLADIOLI 


“THE  GLORY  OF  THE  GARDEN” 


One  enthusiastic  grower  calls  the  Gladiolus  “The  Glory  of  the  Garden” — and  it  is  indeed  well 
named.  Their  richly  colored  spikes  display  themselves  in  the  costliest  gardens — and  then  go  a 
little  farther  and  you  will  find  the  Gladiolus  as  democratic  as  any  flower  near  the  poor  man's 
doorstep.  After  your  first  year  growing  Gladioli  you  will  not  wonder  why  they  are  considered 
the  best  of  all  summer  cut  flowers. 


Spend  $1.00  for  Gladioli  bulbs  this  spring;  in  no  other  way  can 
iVlOney  W ell  opent  you  purchase  as  much  pleasure  as  you  will  get  from  that  $1.00 
worth  of  bulbs.  Spend  $10.00  for  Gladioli  bulbs  and  you  will  be  repaid  ten-fold.  And  you  are 
making  a permanent  investment  because  ^ 

your  Gladioli  bulbs  will  increase  year  by 
year.  Buy  them  by  the  hundred  and  every 
time  you  walk  into  your  garden  or  glance 
at  the  bouquet  on  your  table  you  will  be 
glad  you  have  spent  the  money. 

Ea%y  to  Grow— Sure  to  bloom 

They  demand  so  little  care  and  give  so 
much  in  return  that  everyone  should  have 
them. 

For  best  results  Gladioli  should  have  a 
sunny  position.  A good  sandy  loam  suits 
them  best,  but  they  do  equally  as  well  in 
heavy  soil,  provided  there  is  perfect  drain- 
age. The  best  time  to  plant  is  during  the 
month  of  May.  They  bloom  in  six  weeks 
under  favorable  conditions.  Successive 
plantings  may  be  made  up  to  July  first,  to 
have  flowers  all  summer  and  fall. 

ISBELL’S  Gladioli  Collection 

This  special  offer  of  Gladioli  will  help  thousands  enjoy  plenty  of  flow- 
ers the  coming  summer  at  very  little  expense.  To  avoid  disappointment, 
please  order  immediately  upon  receipt  of  this  catalog. 

BRIGHT  RED  GLADIOLI.  A striking  shade  that  will  make  a wonder- 
fully attractive  border  against  a background  of  green. 

LOVELY  PINK  GLADIOLI.  A soft  shade  that  will  cause  much  favor- 
able comment  when  displayed. 

SNOWY  WHITE  GLADIOLI.  White  Gladioli  should  be  in  every  collec- 
tion. Fine  for  cut  flowers. 

BEAUTIFUL  YELLOW  GLADIOLI.  Exquisite  for  bouquets  and  dec- 
oration. There  are  but  few  good  yellow  kinds. 

You  may  have  ten  each  of  the  four  distinct  and  beautiful  Gladioli 
(40  bulbs)  described  herewith  for  $1.50,  or  25  bulbs  of  each  (100  bulbs^) 
for  $3.50.  At  these  prices  they  will  be  delivered  to  your  door. 

For  complete  list  of  the  best  named  Gladioli  and  the  finest  mixtures, 
see  this  catalog  under  heading  of  SUMMER  FLOWERING  BULBS. 


As  a cut 
flower  the 
Gladiolus 
is  unsurpassed 
— will  stay 
fresh  for 
two  weeks. 


ISBELL’S  LAWN  SEED 

A beautiful  green  lawn  adds  much  to  the  appearance  of  any  property,  be  it  a city  home,  large  country  place 
or  farm  yard.  Your  lawn  troubles  will  be  ended  if  you  sow  Isbell’s  “Central  City”  Lawn  Grass.  For  over 
40  years  we  have  put  out  under  this  name  the  very  finest  mixture  of  grasses  best  suited  to  make  an  even 
close  turf  that  will  stay  green  and  make  a good  permanent  lawn. 

That  we  have  succeeded  in  pleasing  our  trade  is  demonstrated  by  the  many  repeat-orders  that  come  to  us  ; 
we  now  sell  many  tons  of  this  lawn  seed  each  season  and  we  maintain  the  same  good  standard  of  quality  every 
year.  Do  not  waste  time  and  money  sowing  cheap  grass  seed  that  consists  mostly  of  chaff.  Isbell’s  “CJentral 
City”  Lawn  Grass  will  give  you  the  desired  results  and  costs  but  little  more  than  the  inferior  grades. 

Price:  Pound,  55c;  3 lbs.  for  $1.50;  5 lbs.  for  $2.25;  10  lbs.  for  $4.25;  25  lbs.  for  $10.00,  by  express  or 
freight,  not  prepaid.  If  wanted  by  parcel  post,  add  postage  at  zone  rate. 

For  other  special  Lawn  Grass  Mixtures  see  catalog.  Notice  illustrations  of  lawns  on  inside  cover. 


ME3fBEBS: 

American  Seed  Trade  Ass’n. 
Wholesale  Grass  Seed  Dealers 
Association. 

Western  Seedsmen’s  Ass’n. 
Southern  Seedsmen’s  Ass’n. 
BANKING; 

Jackson  State  Savinjsrs  Bank. 
Nat’l.  Union  Bank,  Jackson. 


To  Our  Customers  and  Friends: 

welcome  the  return  of  normal  times  and 
feet"s|>6^ial  plea^re  in  presenting  our  43rd  An- 
nual VC^talog.-^  It  will  class,  we  believe,  with  the 
Very  best  seed  books  published.  We  are  proud 
(of  tfie  generous  support  given  us  by  our  custom- 
ers, which,  combined  with  our  own  efforts  to 
serve  them,  made  possible  an  ever-increasing  vol- 
ume of  business.  One-third  million  planters  of 
IsfcelTs  Seeds  use  this  honest  and  straightforward 
guide  to  larger  and  better  crops.  We  thank  them, 
one  and  all,  and  solicit  future  kind  orders. 

Do  you  buy  seeds  on  faith?  After  all,  it’s  the 
only  way  you  buy  most  things.  Especially  buying 
seeds  involves  the  element  of  faith  because  full 
and  positive  knowledge  of  quality  and  price-value 
is  impossible  in  advance.  For  nearly  half  a cen- 
tury Isbells  have  aimed  to  vitalize  the  faith  that 
purchasers  have  placed  in  Isbell’s  Seeds.  Con- 
sider the  results  first,  th^n  the  price. 

Prices  for  1922  are  lower,  in  line  with  the  pres- 
ent trend,  although,  as  you  well  know,  the  cost 
of  production  has  declined  very  little.  Our  great 
volume  of  business  enables  us  to  operate  on  a 
smaller  margin  of  profit  and  still  give  you  the 
best  seeds  that  money  can  buy. 

Isbell’s  Michigan  northern  grown  seeds  are 
noted  the  world  over  for  their  extreme  vigor  and 
vitality — that  ruggedness  which  makes  them  with- 
stand the  most  adverse  conditions,  giving  big  re- 
turns every  year.  The  more  exacting  the  planters 
requirements,  the  surer  his  appreciation  of  Isbell’s 
Seeds  and  Service. 


The  experience  and  resources  of 
our  Company  are  pledged — “To 
treat  every  customer  fairly, — to 
make  every  customer  so 
satisfied  that  Isbell’s  Seeds 
will  forever  be  his  choice.” 

We  give  that  assurance  of 
our  hearty  co-operation  to 
please  and  satisfy  you,  al- 
ways. 

Sincerely, 

S.  M.  Isbell  & Co. 


S.  M.  Isbell  & Company 


Particular  Growers  of  Seed  for  Particular  Sowers 


Jackson  ( 


Isbell’s  Seeds  are  Known 
Every  State  of  the  Union 


ion.  ) Michigan 


Ordering  Made  Easy 


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


KEEP  A COPY  OF  YOUR  ORDER:— This  is  quite  im- 
portant to  you  as  well  as  to  us.  Many  customers  fail  to  do 
his  and  when  they  receive  their  order  ivill  complain  of  not 
laving  received  goods  which  were  not  ordered  at  ail.  If  goods 
ordered  do  not  arrive  in  due  time,  advise  us  and  send  a copy 
)f  j'our  order  along,  this  will  be  a great  help  in  expediting 
adjustment. 

HOW  TO  SEND  MONEY : — Remittances  can  be  sent  safely 
“ither  by  Post  Office  order,  bank  draft,  express  money  order, 
•heck,  or  by  registered  letter.  We  will  accept  clean  stamps 
for  sums  less  than  one  dollar.  Send  cash  with  order,  it  saves 
expense  and  delay.  C.  O.  D.  shipments  will  be  made  if  1/3  of 
Amount  is  remitted  with  order. 


OUR  RESPONSIBILITY : — We  have  been  in  business  here 
at  Jackson  for  the  past  42  years  and  Isbell’s  Seeds  are  known 
in  every  State  of  the  Union.  Your  every  order  will  receive 


our  prompt  and  careful  attention  and  wm  give  .yon  “yoiir 
money’s  worth  or  your  money  back.”  We  refer  Jtqij'  to  ai 
bank  in  Jackson.  ' : 


OUR  GUARANTEE: — We  sell  dependable  seeds  only — •y( 
get  the  best  that  money  can  buy  from  Isbell’s.  Should  failure 
result  from  any  fault  of  the  seed,.yo.u  can  have  yonr  _mon^ 
back.  Seeds,  Bulbs  and  Plants  are  subject  to  climatic  and 
other  conditions  over  which  we  have  no  control.  After  once 
being  placed  in  the  ground,  therefore,  S.  M.  Isbeil  & Company 
give?  no  warranty,  express  or  implied,  as  to  description, 
quality,  productiveness,  or  any  other  matter  of  any  seed^, 
plants  or  bulbs  they  send  out  and  they  wall  not  be  in  any  j 
way  responsible  for ‘the  crop,  and  every  order  for  articles  | 
named  in  this  catalog  will  be  executed  on  these  conditions  | 
only.  If  the  purchaser  does  not  accept  same  on  these  tern^  | 
they  are  at  once  to  be  returned.  Any  goods  thought  unsatis4  1 
factory  must  be  returned  or  wu’itten  about  within  two  weeksl  I 
FREIGHT  AND  EXPRESS  SHIPMENTS :— Our  shipping  | 
facilities  here  at  Jackson  are  unexcelled.  Please  state  whether  ! 
you  want  express  or  freight  shipment.  No  definite  rule  can  | 
be  laid  down  because  conditions  of  distance,  weight  ay.d  time  ij 
allowance  vary  so  widely.  No  instructions  being  given,  aye 
use  our  own  judgment.  Transportation  charges  are  paid  by  I 
the  customer  except  on  items  marked  postpaid.  . 


SEEDS  BY  PARCEL  POST 


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

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


age weighs  ten  pounds  or  more,  remit  for  two  pounds  pf 
packing.  We  pay  the  charges  on  all  items  marked  postpaid 
or  prepaid. 

THE  RATES  OF  POSTAGE  ARE  AS  FOLLOWS: 

1st  and  2nd  zone,  5c  for  the  first  lb.  and  Ic  for  each  addi- 
tional lb.  I 

6c  for  the  first  lb.  and  2c  for  each  additional  lb. I 

7c  for  the  first  lb.  and  4c  for  each  additional  lb. 

8c  for  the  first  lb.  and  6c  for  each  additional  lb.  j 

9c  for  the  first  lb.  and  8c  for  each  additional  lb.  I 

11c  for  the  first  lb.  and  10c  for  each  additional  lb.; 


3rd  zone, 
4th  zone, 
5th  zone, 
6th  zone, 
7th  zone 


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


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


Novelties  and  Specialties  3 


OUR  SPECIALTIES  AND  NOVELTIES 


Sure  Crop 
Stringrless 
Wax  Beans. 


Make  Gardening  a Real  Pleasure 

Our  Specialties  offered  here  are  varieties  that  for  the  most 
part  are  of  our  own  introduction,  and  they  are  the  real 
leaders  in  their  respective  classes.  Include  a few  Novelties 
In  your  order  also.  The  Noveltieisi  are  new  varieties  and’ 
sometimes  represent  an  entirely  new  class  of  vegretables, 
A great  deal  of  the  pleasure  of  gardening  lies  in  discovering 
something  new  and  in  being  pleasantly  solarised.  These 
Novelties  nill  help  you  win  prizes  at  exhibitions  and  will 
certainly  excite  the  wonder  of  your  friends.  Novelties  pay 
their  way  in  the  satisfaction  they  give. 

Isbell’s  Golden  Butter  Wax 

Our  strain  of  Golden  Butter  Wax  is  a better 
quality  bean  than  the  variety  know  as  Im- 
proved Golden  Wax.  You  will  find  it  a more 
tender  bean  to  eat  and  we  especially  recom- 
mend it  for  the  home  garden.  The  pods  are 
.‘-•imply  perfect  in  size  and  shape,  and  of  a 
bright  yellow  color.  Superior  quality,  tender 
and  entirely  free  from  stringiness.  Plant  some  of  these 
early,  as  soon  as  it  is  safe  to  plant  beans  and  then  plant 
a few  more  every  two  weeks  until  July  15th.  This  will  keep 
your  table  continuously  supplied  with  delicious  beans.  Plrt., 
10c;  lb.,  30c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid;  3 lbs.,  “JOe;  10  lbs., 
.^3.00;  25  lbs.,  1|;4.50. 

Sure  Crop  Stringless  Wax  Beans 

A most  prolific  cropper  and  of  superlative  quality.  The 
handsome,  rich  yellow  pods  are  slightly  curved,  averaging 
six  to  seven  inches  in  length,  almost  round,  half  an  inch 
wide,  very  meaty  and  sweet,  and  perfectly  stringless  at  all 
stages.  The  habit  of  the  plant  is  freely  branching,  but 
perfectly  sturdy  and  upright,  every  branch,  carrying  a 
heavy  crop  of  the  magnificent  pods.  As  nearly  all  the 
pods  are  produced  beneath  the  foliage,  excessive  heat  does 
not  affect  the  Sure  Crop  Wax,  making  it  especially  valu- 
able for  home  garden  planting.  For  canning  the  Sure 
Crop  Wax  is  an  ideal  variety,  plenty  of  pods  as  long  as 
the  jar  and  of  a color  that  pleases  the  most  exacting. 
Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  80o;  10 
lbs.,  $3.35;  35  lbs.,  $5.35. 

That’s  What  They  Say: 

'“Three  seasons  with  Sure  Crop  Wax  has  proven  it  the 
best  yielder,  best  market  seller  and  superb  canner.  Will 
use  100  lbs.  of  Sure  Crop  seed  this  season.  This  bean  pro- 
duces 90  per  cent  of  pods  beneath  foliage  protected  from 
excessive  heat  and  early,  moderate  frost.” — C.  W. 
SCHWARTZ,  Ottumwa,  Iowa. 


Beans 


Isbell’s  Favorite 

A White  Seeded  Stringless  Green  Pod. 


The  “Yard  Long”  Bean 

ASPARAGUS  BEAN. 


This  is  a green  podded  bean,  perfectly 
strin.gless,  v/ith  white  seeds,  which  can  be 
used  for  .soup  or  baked  beans  all  winter.  The 
bush  grows  from  18  to  20  inches  high,  with 
dark  green  foliage,  producing  an  enormous 
yield  of  beautiful,  meaty,  almost  round,  green 
pods,  averaging  5%  to  6 % inches  long.  Very 
brittle  and  juicy  and  above  all  positively  stringless  at 
all  stages  of  its  growth.  For  market  gardeners  as  well  as  the 
home  garden,  one  of  the  very  best.  Ready  for  picking  in 
46  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 lbs., 
60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.75. 

Henderson’s  Bush  Lima  Beans 

The  Earliest  Lima  Bean — Michigan  Grown. 

Be  sure  to  grow  a few  of  these  Bush  Lima  Beans  to  be 
cooked  as  green  shell  beans  and  for  your  winter  vegetable 
dishes.  They  are  fine  for  succotash  and  may  be  cooked  ini 
many  ways. 

Although  the  seed  of  this  variety  is  smaller  than  others, 
the  flavor  is  equal  to  the  best  and  they  mature  in  the  North, 
ern  States  where  you  cannot  grow  other  Limas.  The  green 
beans  of  this  sort  are  plump,  very  tender  and  of  the  true 
buttery  Lima  flavor.  From  July  until  frost,  green  beans  can 
be  had  in  abundance  by  plantin,g  this  sort.  We  specialize 
in  this  variety,  growing  our  strain  here  in  Michigan,  and 
you  will  find  it  earlier  than  strains  grown  elsewhere.  Pkt., 
lOc;  lb.,  85c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.75a 
85  lbs.,  $4.00. 

The  Chinese  Sword  Bean 

The  full  size  of  the  pods  measure  up  to  10  inches  long  and 
are  2 inches  wide.  The  plant  grows  rapidly  into  a tall  vine 
that  has  an  attractive  and  ornamental  appearance.  The 
pods  may  be  utilized  as  green  string  beans  in  the  same  way 
as  our  dwarf  beans.  The  flavor  is  distinctly  relished  by 
those  who  have  tried  them.  The  'ripe  seed  looks  like  a 
very  large  lima  bean;  before  they  become  drv  vou  may  use 
them  for  butter  beans,  like  the  limas.  Pkt.,  15c‘;  44  lb.,  60c; 
lb.,  $3.00. 


Pods  are  nearly  up  to  the  name,  often  reaching  a 
length  of  30  to-  36  in.,  but  usually  18  to  24  in.  Your  friends 
will  wonder  at  and  admire  your  plants  of  this  great  bean, 
and  they  are  of  excellent  table  quality  also,  with  a rich 
asparagus  flavor.  Do  not  be  without  this  vauable  curiosity. 
It  is  a pole  bean  of  quick  growth,  with  neat  foliage,  not 
attacked  by  insects.  Pkt.,  lOci;  44  lb.,  50c;  lb,,  $1.50. 


Isbell’s  Golden  Butter  Wax  Beans. 


4 Novelties  and  Specialties 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


I 


PEDIGREED 
CABBAGE  SEED 


Isbell’s  Superb  Cabbage 

WII.L  BOOST  TITE  BANK  ACCOUNTS  OF  EVERY 
GARDENER  WHO  FLANTS  IT. 

This  Cabbage  has  been  tried  out  thoroughly 
and  still  retains  first  place  in  competition  with 
other  varieties.  Not  a single  plant  in  our  whole 
trial  plot  last  season  failed  to  make  a good 
head,  and  the  heads  were  so^  nearly  alike  in 
size,  shape,  weight,  etc.,  as  to  call  forth  ex- 
pressions of  wonder  from  all  visitors.  It  comes 
in  with  the  Large  or  Charleston  Wakefield,  but  is  larger. 
It  is  so  short  stemmed  that  the  heads  appear  almost  to 
rest  upon  the  ground.  In  solidity  it  rivals  the  Danish  Ball 
Head.  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  30c;  oz.,  50c;  % lb.,  $1.50;  lb., 
.$1,00,  prepaid. 

We  Can  Show  You  Many  More  Like  This: 

''I  was  so  well  pleased  with  my  seeds  last  year  that  I con- 
cluded to  send  again.  I think  your  Superb  Cabbage  is  great. 
With  an  unfavorable  spring  we  cut  heads  the  15th  of  July 
weighing  y lbs.  and  the  heads  were  nice  and  solid.  Good  luck 
to  your  seeds.” — MRS.  D.  B.  DUBS,  Hanover,  Pa. 

New  Chinese 
Cabbage 

SUPERIOR  QUALITY — CRISP, 
CELERY-LIKE  FLAVOR. 


Michigan. 


All  who  like  to  try  new 
things  in  the  vegetable  king- 
dom will  find  Chinese  Cabbage 
a real  pleasure.  Not  hard  to 
grow — but  rare  nevertheless, 
delicious  in  taste — valued  high- 
ly by  epicures.  The  Chinese 
people  in  their  own  country 

and  on  our  Pacific  Coast  have 
cultivated  this  vegetable  for 

centuries,  and  when  it  was 

offered  for  the  first  time  on  our 
American  market,  buyers  liter- 
ally went  wild  over  it.  It’s 

hard  to  know  just  where  to 
classify  Chinese  Cabbage,  as 
in  a way  it  resembles  Celery — 
and  yet  it  is  like  Cos  Lettuce. 

Not  hardy  to  frost,  but  does 
best  in  cool  weather.  Pkt.,  10c ; oz., 
30c;  ^ lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3,50,  prepaid. 

The  High  Cost  of  Low  Grade  Seeds. 

One  customer  writes  us-.  “I  consid- 
ered your  price  for  Cabbage  seed  too 
year,  so  1 bought  2 lbs.  from 

New  Ohmese  Cabbage. 

from  you.  RESULTS : Isbell’s  stock  produced  98%  perfect  heads, 
the  other  lot  of  seed  about  40%  marketable  heads.  I paid  at  least 
four  times  as  much  for  this  seed  than  Isbell’s  was  worth  to  me. 
Never  again.” 

IsbelPs  Perfection  Cauliflower 

When  you  raise  Cauliflower  you  like  to  have  each 
plant  develop  a beautiful  snow-white  head,  round 
as  a ball  and  solid  ail  the  way  through.  These  kinds 
of  heads  make  a nice  appearance  bn  your  table, 
they  cook  and  taste  well  and  if  you  want  to  sell  a 
few  heads — they  will  bring  top-notch  prices.  You 
will  come  very  close  to  this  ideal  if  you  plant  our 
Perfection  Cauliflower  strain.  It  is  as  near  real  perfection  as  the 
hand  of  man,  aided  by  nature,  can  produce.  While  not  quite  as 
early  as  Snowball,  the  heads  of  “Isbell’s  Perfection’’  are  better 
protected  by  leaves  and  are  very  firm,  solid  and  heavy.  E'xtra 
protection  to  the  head  does  away  with  the 
necessity  of  tying  up  the  leaves  to  a large 
extent.  This  variety  produces  the  most  solid, 
whitest  and  best  heads  of  cauliflower  we 
have  ever  seen  grow.  Pkt.,  25c;  % oz., 

?5c;  % oz.,  $1.25;  oz.,  .$2.00;  

^ lb.,  $7.50,  prepaid, 


Isbell’,s  Superb 
Cabbage. 

Isbeirs  Danish  Ballhead 

THE  LEADING  MAIN  CROP  CABBAGE. 

Best  shipping  and  storing  variety.  The 
great  value  of  Danish  Ballhead,  both  to  home 
and  professional  gardeners  is  well  knov^n. 
Our  readers  know  it  is  an  exceedingly  hard 
heading  and  solid  variety.  Excellent  for  ship- 
ping or  storing  for  winter.  Leaves  are  com- 
pact so  that  plants  can  be  set  fairly  close. 
Yields  a big  tonnage  of  heads  per  acre. 

By  all  means  plant  a select  strain  of  Ballhead.  Buy 
and  plant  the  best.  Our  strain  is  Danish  grown,  from 
the  introducer’s  own  stock  and  is  near  perfection  in 
uniformity  of  size  and  shape  of  heads.  Pkt.,  lOo;  oz., 
30c;  ^ lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.50,  prepaid. 

“I  want  some  Danish  Ballhead  Seed  of  the  same  strain  you 
gave  me  last  year.  I had  four  acres  and  98  out  of  every  100 
plants  grew  into  absolutely  perfect  heads.  There  will  be 
some  good  money  in  that  crop  and  I want  to  get  more 
seed  like  it.” — Z.  J.  DAVIS,  Market  Gardener,  Jackson  Co., 


Isbell’s  Perfection  Cauliflower. 


Easy  Blanching  Celery 


Isbell’s  Easy  Blanching  Celery. 


This  variety  has  more  than  one  charac- 
teristic to  make  it  a valuable  and  popular 
variety  to  grow.  It  gets  it's  name  from 
its  very  easy  blanching  habit,  which  makes 
it  a very  useful  variety  for  the  amateur 
gardener  as  well  as  the  professional. 
Furthermore,  Easy  Blanching  is  fine  for 
early  use  and  for  winter  keeping  alsO',  so  it  really 
takes  the  place  of  two  varieties.  Color  is  white  with 
an  attractive  golden  tint  and  the  flesh  is  brittle  but 
thick  and  very  rich  to  eat.  Th©  plants  make  a 
quick  healthy  growth.  Pkt..,  15c;  oz.,  40'c;  % lb., 
$1.25;  lb.,  $4.00,  prepaid. 


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


Novelties  and  Specialties  3 


Isbell’s  New  Snow  Flake 


New  Table  Queen  Squash. 


QUALITY 
SWEET  CORN 


Isbell’s  Hybrid  White  Spine 
Cucumber 

A Money  Maker  for  the  Mai'ket  Grower. 

This  splendid  new  cucumber  is  the  result  of  a cross 
between  an  English  forcing  variety  and  our  American 
sort,  Evergreen  White  Spine,  combining  the  fine  ap- 
pearance and  shape  of  the  English  sort  with  the  hard- 
iness and  yielding  qualities  of  the  White  Spine.  The 
cuke.s  are  much  darker  in  color  than  any  White  Spine 
variety,  holding  this  color  remarkably  well  and  also  be- 
in  of  longer  and  thinner  shape. 

It  is  the  ideal  market  cucumber,  producing  under 
oridnary  field  culture,  beautiful  fruits  equalling  in  every 
way  that  hot-house  grown  product.  Southern  growers, 
who  put  in  cucumbers  on  an  extensive  scale  for  shipping 
to  Northern  markets  will  find  Isbell's  Hybrid  White  Spine 
to  be  just  the  variety  they  have  been  looking  for,  it  will 
prove  to  be  a real  money  maker  for  them  as  well  as  for 
growers  anywhere  that  cater  to  the  better  class  trade. 
We  offer  selected  stock  of  Michigan  grown  seed  from 
Isbell’s  own  fields.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  3'5c ; lb.,  .$1,00;  lb., 
$3.50. 


Isbell’s  Verifirst  Lettuce 

the  earliest  and  best. 

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

This  new  lettuce  is  so  good  that  we  have 
so  far  been  unable  to  find  any  other  lettuce 
that  can  in  any  way  approach  it  for  extra 
earliness,  hardiness  and  vigor  of  growth. 
It  is_  also  more  tender  and  sweeter  and  has  a more 
delicious,  nutty,  creamy  flavor  than  any  other  lettuce 
ever  placed  on  the  market.  The  leaves  are  heavily 
fringed,  much  crumpled  and  blistered,  of  light  green 
color,  always  without  a brownish  tinge.  This  is  not 
a head  lettuce,  but  the  loose  leaves  form  a solid, 
compact  plant.  W^e  recommend  it  for  the  home-garden 
and  to  all  growers  who  cater  to  a “fancy  trade  ’’  Readv 
for  market  in  3S  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c ; M lb..  OOc^ 
lb.,  $2,00,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $8.25,  not  prepaid. 


isucii  s ttxiiie  'ivouuer  x^ucuiiioer. 

Isbell’s  White  Wonder  Cucumber 


Color  of  White  Wonder  is  a beautiful  pure 
snow  white.  It  grows  to  good  size,  usually 
S to  10  inches  long,  and  is  very  uniform.  In 
season  almost  the  same  as  the  White  Spine, 
but  keeps  in  eatable  condition  longer.  Flavor 
is  pleasing  and  flesh  firm  and  crisp — fine  sliced 
or  in  salads.  Its  smooth,  clear  surface  makes 
the  White  Wonder  an  ideal  pickle.  Exceedingly  prolific. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c:.  Vi  Ik.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.50. 


New  Table  Queen  Squash 

Also  called  the  Des  Moines  Squash. — Surely 
a Squash  fit  for  a Queen’s  taste.  Cut  in  half 
and  baked  for  twenty  minutes,  it  will  give 
you  a delicous  meal  you  will  long  remember, 
and  if  you  like  pie,  try  one  from  Table  Queen. 

You  will  be  pleased  not  only  with  the  taste 
and  cooking  quality  of  this  Squash,  but  also 
with  the  wonderful  yield.  The  fruits  are  a nice  size  to> 
handle.  6-8  inches  long  and  4-6  inches  in  diameter.  The 
shell  is  hard  and  smooth,  so  that  they  keep  as  well  as 
the  Hubbard..  The  color  is  dark  green  with  sometimes 
a blotch  of  red  at  pointed  end.  Pkt.,  lOc;  oz.,  25c;  % 
Ib.,  75c;  lb.,  «2..50.  , VA  ^ , 

' 'crifirst. 


Isbell’s  New 


Sweet  Corn. 


DeLue’s  Golden  Giant  Sweet  Corn 

As  Good  as  Golden  Bantam  to  Eat  and  Very  Much  Larger. 

That  sentence  will  describe  Golden  Giant  to  you  in  the 
best  way.  You  know  how  tenderly  delicious  and  sweet 
Golden  Bantam  is.  Those  who  have  grown  Golden  Giant 
say  it  is  just  as  good  to  eat  and  yet  is  50  to  75  per  cent 
larger.  The  ears  have  12-16  lows  of  very  deep,  lusciou.s 
golden  kernels.  It  is  ready  for  your  table  early,  very 
soon  after  the  Golden  Bantam.  Eastern  gardens  have 
frantically  tried  to  secure  the  corn  as  they  know  it 
will  be  a big  money  maker.  Most  stalks  bear  two 
ears  and  approximately  50  ears  will  fill  a bushel  box. 

It  is  certainly  a profitable  and  good  va.riety  to  grow 
fend  we  heartily  recommend  it  to  vou.  Pkt.,  15c;  lb., 

50c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  $1.20;  10  lbs.,  $3.50; 

25  lbs.,  $7.50. 


A MICHIG.VN  “QUALITY”  PRODUCT 

Brand  new  introduction  of  our  own  and 
good  that  we  endorse  it  without  hesi- 
tation and  recommend  it  to  all  who  ap- 
preciate quality  in  Sweet  Corn.,  It  is  an 
early  variety,  can  be  planted  nearly  as 
early  as  the  Extra  Early  Peas.  The  stalks 
.gi’ow  4 feet  tall  and  usually  produce  two 
ears  to  the  stalk.  Ears  are  of  good  size  for  so  early  a 
Sweet  Corn,  the  kernels  are  pure  white,  sweet  and  tender, 
in  quality  and  flavor  it  is  the  corn  “par  excellence’’. 
Plant  it  for  home  use  as  well  as  for  market.  Pkt.,  10c ; 
lb.,  40c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid;  3 lbs.,  90c;  10  lbs.,  ,$2.65; 
25  lb.,  .$5,50. 


Novelties  and  Specialties 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Isbell’s  Lake  CUiim- 
plain  Won  Its  l'‘a^>r 
Tlirousli  Its  Flavor. 
Tastes  as  Good  as  it 
Looks. 


The  New  Muskmelon 

Isbell’s  Lake  Champlain 

The  Melon  that  Commands  the  Market. 


Earliness 

I>ays  Fi'oni  Seed  to  Market. 


57 

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

At  Isbell’s  trial  grounds  this 
year  we  had  78  trials  of  Musk- 
melons  and  our  Lake  Champlain 
Melon  beat  them  all  in  earliness. 

Beautiful  Lake  Champlain  is 
located  in  the  Adirondack  Moun- 
tains just  South  of  Quebec, 

Canada,  in  Northern  New  York. 

In  spite  of  the  very  short  sea- 
sons this  melcn  ripens  there 
ahead  of  frosts  and  weeks 
of  any  other  variety.  We 
safe  in  saying  that  a 
which  ripens  in  the  Lake  Cham- 
plain section  is  suitable  for 
growing  as  far  north  as  north- 
ern points  in  Maine,  in  Quebec, 
or  Ontario,  Canada,  Wisconsin, 

and  Minnesota,  North  Dakota,  - 

Washington.  Ishcli’s  Lake  Champlain  will  bring  your 
crop  on  days  ahead  of  competitors — for  the  top  market 
prices. 

Productiveness 


Earliness. — 57  days  from  seed  to  Market. 

(Quality. — Flesh  vei'y  sweet  and  melting. 

Productiveness. — .Netted  $2,000.00  per  acre, 
llardiness. — E'xcelled  31  other  varieties. 

Another  year  has  added  immensely  to  the  popu- 
larity of  this  great  melon.  Mr.  H.  J.  Walrath  of 
Ohio,  who  originated  this  variety,  writes  us  concerning  the 
1)21  crop  as  follows: 

‘While  you  are  fully  acquainted  tvith  the  superior  features  of 
the  ‘Champlain’,  we  wish  to  infom  you  that  this  season  gave 
us  a great  demonstration  of  its  earliness.  We  planted  much 
later  than  most  of  our  competitors,  yet  the  peak  of  our  sea- 
son had  passed  before  we  had  any  competition  from  those  who 
raised  any  other  variety.  One  man  had  melons  ripe  ahead  of 
ours — he  raised  the  Champlain.  He  told  us  that  he  had  sent 
to  Isbell  for  the  seed,  and  had  even  had  a neighbor  send  for 
.'-ome  more  for  him  in  order  to  get  more  than  you  would  sell 
to  one  customer.  He  considered  that  there  is  no  melon  like  it 
for  earliness,  flavor  and  productiveness.  We  are  firmly  con- 
vinced that  in  addition  to  being  the  earliest  melon,  and  equal 
to  any  in  flavor,  it  is  by  far  the  heaviest  p.roducer  of  mature 
fruit  we  have  ever  seen,  and  we  have  raised  all  the  standard 
varieties.” 

Isbell’s  Lake  Champlain  is  a medium  sized  melon,  nicely 
netted,  flesh  deep,  sweet  and  melting,  of  golden  yellow  color. 

The  plant  is  very  vigorous  and  healthy,  setting  and  ripen- 
ing melons  even  under  adverse  conditions,  which  totally 
destroyed  other  varieties.  It  is  a marvel  of  productiveness 
Isbell’s  Lake  Champlain  planted  the  same  day,  side  by 
side,  with  E'arly  Watters,  showed  24  days  earlier,  30 
days  earlier  than  Golden.  Pollock,  22  days  earlier  than 
Paul  Rose  and  21  days  earlier  than 
Grand  Rapids. 


Montana,  Idaho,  and 


Quality 

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

_ “I  £nd  Lake  Champlain  Melons  zvill 
ripen  in  from  two  to  three  weeks  earlier 
than  any  varieties  I have  attempted  to 
raise  and  are  a fine,  rich  melon,  superior  to  any  I have  ever 
sroicn,  no  difficulty  in  raising  them  in  climate  here.” — 
R.  C.  WHITFORD,  Crown  Point,  N.  Y.  (On  Lake  Clia-n- 
plain.) 


Hardiness 

EXCELS  31  OTHEE  VARIETIES. 

The  plant  is  very  vigorous  and  healthy,  setting  and 
ripening  melons  even  under  adverse  conditions,  which 
totally  destroyed  other  varieties.  In  trials  against  31 
different  varieties  Isbell’s  Lake  Champlain  stood  at  the 
top  for  vigbr  and  health.  It  has  truly  earned  for  itself 
the  name  of  ‘‘sur®  cropper.” 


The  Seed  of  Isbell’s  Lake  Champlain 

We  offer  Michigan  Grown  Seed,  our  own  product,  from, 
carefully  selected  melons  and  grown  from  the  originators 
stock  to  which  we  have  the  exclusive  light.  You  can 
purchase  the  genuine  stock  only  from  S.  M.  Isbell  & Co., 
and  it  comes  to  you  in  sealed  packages. 

Price:  Pkt,,  15c;  y>  oz„  40c;  oz.,  65c;  3^4  lb.,  .$3.00; 

11).,  $6.00,  prepaid. 


“I  can  say  that  the  Lake  Champlain  Muskmelon  is  as  fine  as 
T have  ever  eaten  and  ez'eryone  else  said  the  same.  I started 
them  May  20th  and  had  some  ripe  Melons  August  5th.  I sold 
them  for  j^oc  to  p,oc  apiece,  and  could  hove  sold  a car  load 
of  them  if  I had  them.  I had  one-quarter  acre  of  Lake 
Champlain  and  I received  $60.00  for  them.” — GEO.  SACK, 
I’cmus  Point,  N.  Y. 


T ake  Champlain  makes  a Spleiifdid  Appearance  on  the  Marli< 


Netted  .$2,000.00  PEE  ACEE. 

I>om  a half  acre  patch  of  Isbell’s  Lalce  Champlaiii 
986  half-bushel  baskets  were  sold  at  .$1.00  per  basket. 
This  makes  a gross  profit  of  $2,000.00  per  acre. 

Tlie  Isbell  I^ake  Champlain  plant  throws  out  lateral 
shoots  before  the  main  ones  are  tv/elve  inches  long  and 
five  to  ten  melons  start  near  the  base  of  the  vines, 
which  develop  and  ripen  very  rapidly.  Then  farther 
from  the  base  of  the  hill,  you  will  notice  another  ring 
of  melons  setting,  vfliich  makes  the  second  crop.  Later 
still,  further  out  on  the  vine.s  another  setting  is  ready 
after  the  second  is  marketed. 


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


Novelties  and  Specialties  7- 


01  riNEST  QUALITY— JUST  THE  RIGHT  SIZE 

HOTEL  MEX  WANT  THEM— SUPPLY  NOT  EQUAL  TO 
THE  DE31AND.  JUST  RIGHT  TO  SER\  E IN  HALVES. 

ISBELL’S  GOLDEN  HEARTS  is  the  leading  basket 
melon  in  all  melon-growing  districts  of  our  state  and 
is  fast  taking  the  lead  in  all  sections  where  the 
Rockyford  types  are  not  a success.  In  Michigan  and 
east  of  here  the  Rockyfords  are  too  late  and  not 
suited  to  the  soil  conditions,  .whereas  Isbell’s 
Golden  Hearts  do  admirably  well,  filling  every 
requirement  that  the  melon  grower  looks  for  iv: 
a good  market  and  basket  melon., 

Isbell’s  Golden  Hearts  is  the  result  of  care- 
ful “crossing”  and  patient,  painstaking  work 
in  selecting  by  a well-known  melon  grower 
of  Michigan.  Golden  Hearts  is  a medium 
early  melon,  and  ripens  6 to  8 days  ahead  of 
our  Selected  Osage.  The  flesh  is  thick,  very 
tender  and  of  a beautiful  golden  salmon  color. 

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

Isbell’s  Golden  Hearts  are 
nearly  round  and  average  5 
inches  in  diameter  and  weigh 
about  one  pound  and  three- 
quarters  apiece.  The  melons 
grow  very  uniform  in  size  and 
the  vines  are  very  productive. 

The  fruits  set  early  and  cluster 
about  the  hill,  as  many  as 
twelve  fruits  have  been  found 
to  the  vine.  Isbell’s  Golden 
Hearts  is  an  excellent  shipper, 
and  is  so  good  that  the  hotel 
trade  inquires  for  them,  taking 
all  they  can  get.  Ripe  fruits 
in  70  days.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  35c; 

% lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.50,  prepaid. 

Isbell’s  Golden  Hearts  we  be- 
lieve to  be  the  best  melon  in  its 
class  ever  introduced.  It  is  pro- 
ductive, fruits  are  of  even  size 
and  beautiful  appearance,  the 
flavor  is  superb.  Add  to  these 
good  points  the  splendid  keep- 
ing and  shipping  qualities  and 
you  have  a melon  that  is  hard 
to  beat.  No  trouble  at  all  to 
get  repeat-orders,  one  trial  will 
convince  2/our  customers  of  the 
superiority  of  Isbell’s  Golden 
Hearts.  For  the  home-garden 

it  bids  fair  to  not  only  equal  but  actually  outrank 
Emerald  Gem. 


The  Famous  Honey  Dew  Melon. 


A Load  of  Golden  Hearts  Selected  for  Seed. 


Bender’s  Surprise 

Exquisitely  fine  flavor,  large 
size  and  earliness  combine  to 
make  this  new  melon  a great 
favorite.  Introduced  by  Mr. 
Bender,  well-known  melon  grow- 
er of  New  York.  The  melons 
are  of  oval  shape,  light  green 
with,  coarse  netting,  as  they 
mature  they  turn  a golden  tint. 
Flesh  deep  orange,  very  thick, 
deliciously  sweet  and  of  high 
flavor.  Grows  to  a fairly  large 
size,  weighing  up  to  10  pounds 
each.  The  melons  are  very 
firm,  keep  for  a week  after  be- 
ing plicked  and  actually  im- 
prove in  flavor  during  that  time. 
We  offer  the  genuine  Bender’s 
Surprise:  Selected  stock  of 

which  still  is  very  scarce.  Pkt., 
15c;  oz.,  .50c;  lb.,  $1.50. 

“The  Golden  Hearts  Mnsknielon 
is  just  as  you  recommended  it  to 
be.  I dnd  it  the  most  delicious  of 
any  I ever  had.’’ — R.  T.  WOMACK, 
Magee,  Miss. 


Famous  Melon  “Honey  Dew” 


A Superior  Muskmelon 

IsbelFs  Golden  Hearts 


Isbell’s 

Golden 

He-arts 

Melon. 


Isbell’s  Golden  Hetirts  3Ielon. 


The  melon  is  nearly  white,  turning  to  a lemon-yellow  when 
ripening.  Surface  is  absolutely  smooth.  When  cut  open  re- 
vealing the  crisp,  green  flesh,  the  contrast  of  colors  is  beau- 
tiful. Indescribabl3"  sweet,  with  a distinctive,  delightful  aromatic 
flavor. 

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

Honey  Dew  is  the  result  of  crossing  the  Rocky  Ford  Canta- 
loupe with  a South  American  melon  resembling  a Casaba. 
Foxmd  to  be  far  superior  to  the  ordinary  melon  for  shipping, 
and  will  keep  for  many  days  after  removal  from  the  vine.  There 
is  no  longer  a shadow  of  doubt  that  Honey  Dew,  with  its  superb 
eating  quality,  its  keeping  quality,  and  its  adaptability  for 
shipping,  is  a most  profitable  melon  to  grow.  There  is  always 
a demand  for  j-our  Honey  Dews.  Ripens  late  but  will  mature 
nicely  here  in  any  average  season;  however,  -it  is  advisable  to 
plant  early.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  ^ lb.,  65c;  Ib.,  $2.25,  prepaid. 

Golden  Honey  Dew  Melon 

“Golden  Honey  Dew  is  a melon  that  everybody  will  want.” 

That’s  what  one  grower  said  to  us  when  we  told  him  the  va- 
riety would  be  on  the  market  this  year,  and  Golden  Honey  Dew 
is  surely  deserving  of  that  popularity. 

Golden  Honey  Dew  is  a sport  from  the  Honey  Dew — with  rich 
golden-yellow,  instead  of  green  flesh  like  its  parent.  The  fruits 
are  a little  more  oblong  than  round  and  in  the  best  specimens 
they  are  quite  heavily  netted. 

Golden  Honey  Dew  has  the  same  Honey  Dew  eating  quality. 
“Sweet  as  drops  of  honey”  describes  it  the  best  we  know  how. 
Ships  well,  keeps  well.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  30c;  ^ lb.,  75c;  lb., 
.$2.50,  prepaid. 

”My  order  to  you  last  year  amounted  to  $12.00  and  I sold  $302.40 
worth  of  vegetables  besides  zvhat  zve  used  at  home.  I am  very 
thankful  to  you  for  the  dne  quality  seeds.  It  sure  was  the  best  seed 
I ever  had.” — J.  E.  CARTER,  Waterbury,  Vt. 


8 Novelties  and  Specialties 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Michigan  Grown 

WATER-MELON  SEED 

New  Water-Melon  ^^Irish  Gray^^ 

Also  called  General  Pershing'.  The  size  of  this  melon  is  uniformly  large  and-r  it 
closely  resembles  Kleckley’s  Sweets  except  in  color,  which  is  a yellowish  gray.  Its 
splendid  eating  and  shipping  qualities  have  made  this  new  melon  a great  favorite 
in  many  sections.  Flesh  is  very  sweet  and  fii'm,  without  hard  center,  brilliant  spark- 
ling red.  Kind  almost  as  tough  as  a citron  making  a grand  shipper. 

E'arlier  than  Tom  Watson  and  will  keep  in  good  condition  for  a long  time  after 
picking.  It  is  not  only  a good  market  sort  but  also  a splendid  melon  for  the  home 
garden  on  account  of  its  superior  quality  ami  fine  appearance.  The  productiveness 
is  really  wonderful,  the  entire  crop  being-  of  marketable  size.  Will  stand  dry 
weather,  and  is  disease  resistant  to  a very  high  degree.  It  is  a shy  seeder  and  seed  is  white. 
Plant  Irish  Gray  this  year  and  have  the  best  “watermelon  feed”  you  ever  had.  The  strain 
we  offer  is  the  true  Irish  Gray.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz„  20c;  % lb.,  60c;  lb.,  .$1.50,  prejiaid. 


The  principal  and  constant  aim  of  our  firm  is  to  maintain  the  high  regard  in  which  Isbell’s 
Seeds  are  held  by  the  planters  everywhere. 

Isbell’s  Golden  Honey  Water-Melon 

Sweet  as  Honey — Color  o)£  Gold — No  Hard  Core  or  Stringiness. 

Golden  Honey  makes  such  a rich  appearance  when  served  on  the  table  that 
it  is  considered  quite  the  thing.  The  flesh  is  golden  yellow  in  color,  firm,  crisp 
and  glistening.  It  fairly  melts  in  your  mouth.  Golden  Honey  has  a thin  but  hard 
rind  that  does  not  hurst  easily  in  carrying.  They  average  20  lbs.  in  weight  and 
are  oblong  in  shape,  light  green  with  broad  mottled  stripes  of  a darker  shade. 

We  predict  great  popularity  for  this  grand  new  acquisition  to  the  Watermelon 
family.  Golden  Honey  is  quite  liable  to  win  you  a prize  if  exhibited  at  your 
county  or  state  fair.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  40c ; lb.,  $1.25. 

Mclver’s  Wonderful 
Sugar  Melon 


C’mon  Boys — It’s 
Isbell’s  Golden  Honey. 


The  Quality  Melon  for 
the  Home  Garden. 

Of  medium  size,  oblong, 
dark  green  with  broad  stripes  of  light  green.  The 
flesh  is  rosy  pink,  solid,  sweet  and  delicious.  Very 
prolific  and  with.stands  wet  weather  or  drought.  It 
is  of  great  value  to  the  home  market  on  account  of 
its  superior  quality,  but  the  rind  is  too  delicate  to^ 
withstand  shipment.  It  has  become  very  popular  and 
we  recommend  it  highly.  Matures  in  85  days.  Pkt., 

5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for 
$3,25,  not  prepaid. 

Water-Melon  “Baby  Delight” 

The  Baby  of  the  IVatermelons,  of  Tuscious  Sweetness. 

A Delight  for  the  grower  on  account  of  its  extraor- 
dinary prolificness,  yielding  fully  as  much  per  acre  as 
any  of  the  larger  Melons;  finds  always  a ready  market 
and  brings  high  prices;  a delight  also  for  the  consumer 
on  account  of  its  convenient  size  and  luscious  sweetness. 

This  Melon  is  almost  round,  and  measurts  from  5 to  7 
inches  each  way  and  weighs  from  3 to  5 pounds.  The  skin 
is  dark  green,  the  rind  thin  but  strong.  The  flesh  of  rich 
carmine  color,  always  solid  and  of  exceptionally  sweet 
flavor.  The  seeds  are  very  small,  resembling  apple  seeds, 
but  of  gray  color.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c;  lb., 
$2.50. 

“Your  Michigan  Red  Wonder  Tomato  held  up  better  than 
any  other  variety  on  high  ground  during  the  drought. 
On  lower  ground  this  kind  proved  up  well,  being  a rapid 
grower  and  producing  well  shaped,  uniform  and  large 
size  fruits.” — JOS.  L.  HAGEMANN,  Gardener,  Peoria,  111. 


New  Irish  Gray  Watermelon. 

IsbelFs  New  Winter  Water-Melon 

A new  Tong-Keeping  Watermelon — Not  a Citron. 

Sweet,  luscious  V'^atermelon  for  your  Thanjksgiving 
dinner  from  your  own  gai-den.  This  melon  we  obtained 
from  one  of  our  good  customers  in  Wisconsin.  The  fruits 
are  of  medium  size,  round,  pale  yellow  when  ripening. 
Flesh  bright  red,  crystalline,  sweet  as  honey.  Seeds  very 
small,  black.  Take  fruits  from  field  before  frost  and 
store  in  cool  cellar,  they  will  keep  in  perfect  condition 
at^least  sixty  davs.  Pkt.,  lOc^  oz.,  25c;  lb.,  75c;  lb.. 


The  steady  growth  of  the  Isbell  business  is  the  best 
evidence  of  our  good  intentions  to  give  you  real  service. 
The  great  volume  is  the  best  evidence  of  our  capacity 
to  do  what  we  promise  to  do. 


A new 
Long 
Keeping 
Melon. 


‘ watermelon' 

Bats  easy,  iiiggah;  dey  plants  it  in  de  spring. 


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


Novelties  and  Specialties  9 


IsbelFs  Main  Crop  Peas 

Holds  the  record  for  producing  largest  number  of  bushels  of  shelled 
peas  to  the  acre.  , ^ ^ ^ ^ 

Plant  Isbell’s  Main  Crop  for  second  early.  It  starts  to 
bear  soon  after  Perfect  Early  is  through  and  the  enormous 
number  of  pods  you  can  pick  is  really  wonderful.  As  one 
customer  enthusiastically  describes  it,  "the  pods  are  thicker 
than  hair  on  a dog’s  back.”  Pods  borne  in  pairs 
making  it  quick  work  to  pick  a mess  and  inexpensive. 

They  are  three  to  four  inches  long,  tightly  packed 
with  good  sized  peas — sweet  as  sugar.  Profitable  for  the  market 
gardener  and  just  as  valuable  in  the  private  garden.  Market 
gardeners  like  them  because  they  have  a tendency  to  stay  fresh 
and  tender  on  the  vines  longer  than  most  varieties.  Vines 
grow  uniformly  24  inches  high.  Pkt.,  10c;  Ib.,  40c,  prepaid. 

S lbs.,  95c;  10  lbs.,  5g3.75;  25  lbs.,  $6,50,  not  prepaid. 

Isbell’s  Monarch  of  Earlies  Peas 

I.argest  Podded  Extra  Early  Pea. 

The  first  pods  are  ready  to  pick  about  the 
same  time  as  Alaska  and  First  and  Best 
but  Monarch  of  Earlies  is  more  uniform  in 
maturity  as  you  can  pick  practically  all 
at  one  time.  This  is  a valuable  feature  to 
the  market  gardener  as  it  saves  harvesting 
expense  For  the  home  garden  make  successive  plantings  a 
few  days  apart  and  it  will  keep  your  table  nicely  supplied. 

Monarch  of  Earlies  grows  2-2  Va  feet  tall,  does  not  need 
supporting.  The  seed  is  round  and  hardy  so  that  it  may  be 
planted  very  early  in  cold  soil. 

In  addition  to  its  extreme  earliness  Monarch  of  Earlies  has 
pods  50  per  cent  larger  than  First  and  Best,  well  filled 
with  good  sized,  sweet  flavored  peas.  You  can  fill  a 
basket  of  Monarch  of  Earlies  much  quicker  than  if  you 


Isbell’s 

Main 

Crop 

Peas. 


were  picking  Alaska  or  First  and  Best.  AH  points  con- 
sidered Monarch  of  Earlies  is  a money  maker  in  bring- 
ing the  grower  on  the  market  so  early.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb., 
S5c,  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  90c;  10  lbs,,  $3.65;  35  lbs.,  $6.00,  not 
prepaid. 

Quite  Content  Peas 

Pods  longer  and  larger  than  those 
of  any  other  pea  in  cultivation.  It 
is  the  finest  exhibition  pea  ever  seen 
and  has  won  more  prizes  than  any 
other  variety.  Height  5 to  6 feet. 

This  grand  new  pea  bears  pods 
measuring  from  5 to  7 inches 
in  length  and  containing  9 to 
12  large,  wrinkled  peas  which 
are  of  the  finest  table  quality. 

Quite  Content  is  a late  vari- 
ety and  has  dark  green  foli- 
age; the  pods,  also  dark  green, 
hang  mostly  in  pairs,  and  are 
bornei  in  great  profusion.  It 
is  a pea  with  which  everybody 
— the  grower  on  account  of 
its  great  productiveness  and 
the  consumer  on  account  of  its  exquisite 
table  qualities — should  be  ‘‘Quite  Content.” 

Pkt,,  10c;  lb.,  45c,  prepaid. 

Spinach  - King  of  Denmark 

I A very  valuable  new  variety.  Stands 
1 longer  without  running  to  seed  than  any 
I other  kind.  In  our  trial  grounds  the  past 

season  the  -King  of  Denmark  spinach  stood  two  weeks 
longer  without  running  to  seed  than  any  other  kind. 

I The  leaves  are  very  thick,  dark  green,  and  curled  or 
blistered.  The  plants  grow  rapidly  and  are  ready  to 
use  just  as  soon  as  the  earliest  kinds  yet  remain  in 
good  condition  much  longer.  The  plants  form  quite 


New  Mastodon  Carrot 

Considered  the  heaviest  cropping  Carrot  in  cultivation, 
for  which  reason  it  is  grown  extensively  for  stock 
feeding  purposes.  It  is  of  such  good  quality  that 
inaiiv  pe-ople  have  it  in  their  vegetable  garden,  they 
prefer  the  rich  taste  of  this  white 
fleshed  carrot  to  the  yellow  varieties. 
The  roots  are  very  large,  with  a 
heavy,  broad  shoulrler,  flesh  is  crisp, 
solid  and  very  sweet  in  flavor,  as  a 
keeper  it  is  unexcelled. 

Not  a carrot  for  the  market  gar- 
dener, but  is  decidedly  the  carrot 
for  the  farmer,  and  once  used,  noth- 
ing else  will  take  its  place 
Too  much  can  scarcely  be  said 
of  its  wonderful  productiveness 
and  adaptability  to  a great 
many  different  soils.  Grow 
more  carrots,  they  keep  well 
when  stored  for  winter  use, 
and  form  an  extremely  whole- 
some addition  to  the  winter 
rations  of  stock  when  fed  in 
conjunction  with  corn  and  dry 
fodder.  They  are  estimated 
also  as  producing  an  increased 
flow  of  rich  milk  when  fed  to 
dairy  cows.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c; 
% lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 


New  Spinach 
— King  of 
Denmark. 


Albino  or  White 
Beauty  Tomato 


Wonder  of  wonders,  at  last  a white  tomato!  For  years 
it  has  seemed  impossible  to  propagate  a pure  white  To- 
mato of  good  quality,  but  the  impossible  has  been  ac- 
complished. The  New  White  Beauty  contains  absolutely 
no  acid  and  so  will  make  tomatoes  agreeable  to  thou- 
large  tufts,  cornpact  and  low.  Pkt.,  10c;  sands  of  people  who  have  heretofore  avoided  them  on  ac- 
count of  the  acidity. 

White  Beauty  is  ivory  white  in  color,  showing  no  trace 
of  red  and  the  flesh  is  almost  paper  white.  It  grows 
about  as  large  as  Stone  and  is  firm  and  solid,  carrying 
very  few  seeds.  Ripens  medium  early.  Fine  to  grow  for 
exhibition  with  red  and  yellow  varieties.  This  is  absolutel^”^ 
the  best  white  tomato  to  be  had  and  we  are  offering  the 
seed  in  sealed  packets  only,  carrying  the  name  of  the 
originator.  The  supply  is  limited.  Pkt.,  15c;  ^ oz.,  30c; 
oz„  50c;  % lb.,  $1.50. 


Albino  or  White  Beauty 
Tomato. 


“Every  seed  in  the  packet  of  IsbelVs  White  Beauty  Toma- 
to produced  a plant.  They  are  now  loaded  with  large, 
smooth  fruits,  over  4 in.  in  diameter.”' — DR.  J.  L.  Mc- 
AUSLIN,  North  Grafton,  Mass. 

“How  good”  is  more  important  than  “hoiw  much,”  Eow 
price  does  not  mean  low  cost,  but  the  resultant  crop  grown 
from  Isbell’s  seeds  does.  Good  results  can  be  expected 
from  Isbell’s  seeds. 

No  matter  what  occupies  the  most  of  your  time,  if  you 
do  not  have  a garden  you  are  missing  one  of  the  greatest 
pleasures  of  life. 


0 Novelties  and  Specialties 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


RADISH  LEADERS 

Isbell’s  Early  Bird 


Michigran  Grown  Radish  Seed 
L>euds  the  World  in  Quality. 


AGREED  UI‘ON  AS  THE  MOST  PROFITABUB 
MARKET  A ARIETY. 

Because  of  quick  maturity — rich  color — 
perfect  shape — exquisite  quality.  Early 
Bird  gets  customers  and  keeps  the4fe» 

By  many  years  of  careful  selection  ?wi(I 
most  skillful  cultivation,  this  Radish  has 
been  bred  up  to  a point  that  Avill  be  hard 
is  a very  early  and  quick, 


to  surpass.  ....  ~ ....^  

g-rowing  radish,  fit  to  pull  in  16  tO'  21  days,  its  strik- ■' 
ingly  rich  scarlet  color  attracts  attention  everywhere', 
while  the  flesh  is  snow-white,  always  crisp,  juicy,  and 
mild.  In  shape  it  is  slightly  elongated  globe. 

Our  practically  perfect  strain  of  this  popular  radish'’ 
is  used  by  a great  many  greenhouse  men  for  wlinter 
radishes.  The  smallness  of  the  top,  quickness  of 
growth,  beautiful  color  and  high  quality  make  this 
radish  in  great  demand  in  the  high  class  hotels  and 
restaurants.  Pkt,,  10c;  oz„  20c;  3/4  Ik.,  50c;  lb., 
$1,60,  postpaid. 


[ New  Zealand  Everbearing  Spinach. 

Spinach,  New  Zealand 

The  Everbearing  Variety. 

The  most  remarkable  Spinach  ever  introduced.  This 
past' summer,  which  was  a hot  and  very  dry  one  in  our 
section,  the  New  Zealand  Spinach  attracted  much  at- 
tention.; Planted  under  the  same  conditions  and  right 
next  to  other  varieties,  withstood  the  heat  and  kept  on 
bearing  luscious  green  shoots  and  leaves  for  weeks  after 
the  others  had  gone  to  seed.  In  fact,  there  was  no 
comparison.  New  Zealand  so  plainly  showed  its  supe- 
riority as  to  yield  and  heat  resisting  quality.  It  will 
make  luscious  spinach  green  possible  in  your  garden  all 
summer  and  fall.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  ^ lb.,  50c;  lb., 
$1,50,  prepaid. 


prepaid!. 


I Superior  Quality — Splendid  Keeper. 

1 Considered  to  bfe  the  finest,  flavored  of  the  Winter 

2 Squashes.  Fruit  is  almost  pure  white,  hard  shelled,  of 
I medium  size  and  of  a shape  as  shown  by  our  illustra- 
tion on  this  page.  Has  a very  small  seed  cavity  and 

• seeds  of  small  size.  A good  free  grower  and  produces  well. 
" Not  fit  to  use  before  September  and  the  quality  be- 

comes  better  the  longer  the  fruits  are  kept;  we  have 
nd  of  these  Squashes  perfectly  all  winter.  Its  hard- 

ness  of  shell,  long  keeping  quality  aud  sweetness 
mnsp  suggests  a nut,  hence  the  name.  Seed  very  scarce. 
. ^^•g  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  30c;  i/4  lb.,  $1.00. 


Isbell’s  New  Squash“Plymouth  Rock' 


^ recommended  it  as 
^ D squash  ever  grown.” 

~ s new  sort  for  his  own 
use  and  it  proved 
such  a good  keeper,  such  a larg§ 
yielder  and  of  such  superb  table 
quality  that  he  discarded  Hub- 
bard, Delicious,  etc.,  and  uses 
the  New  Plymouth  Bock  only. 

The  color  is  a grayish-  green, 
shell  soft,  so  that  it  can  be  cut 
with  a knife.  It  grows  from 
eighteen  to  thirty  inches  long 
and  six  to  eight  inches  in  di- 
ameter. It  is  very  prolific,  hut 
a shy  seeder.  Flesh  is  of  high 
color;  entirely  free  from  fibre 
or  stringiness.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
30c;  1/4  lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.50,  pre- 


Isbeirs  PlyjXJLonth.  Rock  S,q]tia!Sh,":W. 


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


Novelties  and  Specialties  11 


TOMATO  LEADERS 


“Those  1 canned  have  caused  comment  by  their  being  so  free 
from  acid  and  tasting  so  fresh  and  sweet.” 


“We  had  the  finest  garden  in  this  neighborhood  last  summer 
a.nd  all  asked,  ‘where  did  you  get  your  seed?  Where  did  you 
get  your  tomato  giants?'  We  had  tomatoes  earlier  and  later 
than'  anyone — zve  sold  enough  tomatoes  to  bityj_seed  from  you 
for  the' next  ten  vears.  Thank  you  again.” — C.  H.  ALEX- 
ANDER, Canton,  N.  Y.  ' ' 


Isbell’s  Colossal 


THE  LARGEST  OF  ALL— THE  FINEST  QUALITY.  ISBELL’S 
CXILOSSAL  IS  PRAISED  BY  GROWERS  IN  E>ERY  ST.VTE. 

We  wish  to  emphasize  all  that  has  been  said  before  by  our  customers 
and  ourselves  about  the  very  great  I'SEIILNESS  of  the  Colossal 
Tomato.  It  is  not  a freah,  but  the  VERY  BEST  Tomato 
for  the  home  garden  from  every  standpoint.  The  (JREAT 
SIZE  and  productiveness  and  solid  flesh  is  combined  with 
delicious  flavor  for  eating  sliced  raw  or  canned.  The 
cooking  qualities  could  not  be  bettered. 

IF  Y OU  H ANT  TO  WIN  FIRST  PRIZE  at  the  next 
Count.v  Fair — b.v  all  means  grow  the  Colossal. 

I THE  LARGEST  OF  ALL.— The  Colossal  will  provide  you  - with 
tomatoes  weighing  two  to  three  pounds  frequently.  One  customer 
vwrote  us  that  he  picked  a mammoth  Colossal  that  weighed  3 pounds, 

: 11  ounces. 

THE  SOLID  FLESH  of  this  Tomate^.-is  remarkable.  There  is  no 
V waste  at  all  and  the  flesh  is  just  like  a beefsteak.  There  are  very 
ffew’,  almost  nO'  seeds. 

YOU  WILL  GET  :\IORE  FRUITS  on  a wine  of  the  . Colossal  than 
Bany  other  large  kind.  It  seems  wonderful  that  a tomato  should 
Sgrow  so  large  and  yet  have  so  many  fruits  on  each  vine. 

, COLOSSAL  HAS  THE  BEST  QUALITY.— In  flavor  it  i.'^  simply 
f grand.  Always  sweet,  mildly  acid,  melting  and 
I coo).  People  who  never  cared  for  Tomatoes  eat 
the  Colossal  with  relish. 

Isbell’s  Colossal  should  be  in  every  garden.  Price:  . 

IPkt.,  loc;  oz..,  3J5c;  % oz.,  60c;  oz.,  $1,00. 


1 Isbell’s  Golden  Colossal 

The  Largest  Y’'ellow'  Tomato. 

' The  best  Avay  to  describe  the  Golden  Colossal  is 
t,  to  say  that  it  is  just  like  the  Colossal  except 
t in  color,  which  is  a beautiful  golden  yellow. 

’ Try  a packet  of  these  together  with  the  red. 

I Slices  of  the  two  on  the  table  make  a very 
( attractive  dish.  Price  15c  per  pkt. 

DO  NOT  MISS  THIS.— 'One  packet  each  of 
I the  Red  and  Golden  Colossal  Tomatoes  foi- 
: 25c  by  mail.  Join  the  thousands  who  plant 
' Colossal  and  are  satisfied. 


QUALITY  SEED 

“I  like  your  Colossal  Tomatoes  very  niuch 
indeed,  in  fact,  I think  they  are  the  very 
finest  tomato  I have  ever  eaten.  The  fla- 
vor is  certainly  delicious.  I had  a great 
many  that  weighed  j and  lbs.  and  one 
that  weighed  4 lbs.  Isbell’s  Seeds  get  the 
praise  from  me  to ' whoez-er  comes  to  our 
greenhouses.” — J.  A.  BROWN,  Howell, 
Mich. 

“I  raised  these  Colossal  Tomatoes  shown 
- in  the  basket  here  from  Isbell’s  Seed  and 
am  very  proud  of  the  crop,  such  mammoth 
lusciotis  fruits,  il/v  bov  likes  them  as  well, 
as  yon  can  see.”—L.  'W.  ELMENDORF, 
Bellevue,  Mich. 


Msbell’s 
I Colossal 
1 Largest 
I Of  All. 


A basket  of  Colossal 


Isbell’s  Colossal — Solid  Flesh  and  Few  Seeds. 

Isbell’s  Earlibell 

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

Isbell’s  Earlibell  is  Earlier  than 
any  other  sort  without  exception.  In 
comparative  test  with  Earliana, 
seeds  sown  at  the  same  time  and 
plants  set  out  at  the  same 
time,  the  Earlibell  gave  ripe 
fruit  five  days  sooner.  Is- 
bell’s Earlibell  is  surprisingly  productive. 
We  have  seen  clusters  containing  2 0 full- 
size  fruits.  This  variety  is  remarkable 
in  this  respect.  Isbell’s  Earibell  is  per- 
fectly smooth  from  beginning  to  end  of 
season.  No  variety  is  more  uniform  in 
shape,  all  the  tomatoes  on  a cluster 
ripen  at  once  and  are  all  about  the  same 
size.  Its  color  is  a beautiful,  deep  glossy 
scarlet,  and  very  attractive. 

The  table  quality  is  surpassed  only  by 
the  large  beefsteak  sorts,  and  -with  fewer 
seeds  than  the  other  early  varieties.  Its 
flavor  is  all  that  can  be  desired.  Extra 
Select  Seed.  Price:  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz., 
25c;  oz.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.35;  lb.,  .$4.50, 
prepaid. 

Tomato  Plants  and  other  vegetables — 
see  page  79. 


“Those  Colossal  Tomatoes  of  yours  beat 
everything  else  in  that  line.  That  is  zvhy  you 
are  selling  me  so  much  tomato  seed  this  season.” 
—FRANK  CLAWSON,  Cleveland,  Ohio. 

“Your  Earlibell  Tomato  is  a wonder.  I have 
planted  one  rozy  from  one  packet  of  seed  and  I 
pick  five  to  six  bushel  crates  at  a time  and 
the  rozv  is  not  so  very  long.” — MRS.  FRED 
KEICHEL,  Slatington,  Pa. 

“I  zvant  to  write  you  of  the  success  I had  with  Isbell’s 
Colossal  Tomato.  M^’e  had  a Tomato  contest  here  and  I zoon 
over  all  other  kinds.  Had  lots  of  fruits  zveighing  lbs. 

each  and  just  as  smooth  as  an  apkle.  I think  Isbell’s  (Colossal 
is  the  best  Tomato  in  the  zvorld.” — F.  N.  NEAL,  Graham,  Va. 


MRS.  WILMER  BLACK,  Mt.  Washington,  Mo.,  wrote  us 
as  follows; 

“For  several  years  I have  grozvn  your  Colossal  Tomato. 
It  is  by  far  the  best  tomato  I have  kuozan.  My  vines  all  held 
■up  on  frames,  zoere  a beautiful  sight  last  summer  zvith  the 
large  red  tomatoes  hanging  in  clusters  all  over  the  frame. 

“Some  friends  who  had  grozvn  tomatoes  for  years  tried  some 
of  my  Colossal  plants  and  were  amazed  at  the  mild,  fine  flavor. 
They  said  they  had  never  known  what  a real  tomato  was  be- 
fore, and  members  of  the  family  who  could  not  eat  the  ordi- 
nary tomato  were  able  to  enjoy  these  Colossal  tomatoes  and 
simply  feasted  on  them. 


12  Novelties  and  Specialties 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL  I 


BEAUTIFUL  FLOWERS 


New  Aster,  Heart  of  France 


Tile  Best  Pure  Red  Aster  Ever  Introduced. 


World  Record  Pansies 


NEW  EAREY-BEOOMING  HARDY  PANSIES.— This  new 
type  of  pansy  is  valuable  on  account  of  its  hardiness  and 
earliness.  If  given  slight  protection  they  will  be  found 
perfectly  hardy  in  this  latitude  and  even  farther  north, 
beginning  to  bloom  about  the  end  of  March.  Flowers  are 
large,  show  many  beautiful  colors,  and  have  a sweet  per- 
fume. You  will  enjoy  growing  this  new  Pansy.  Pkt.,  35c. 


Heart  of  France  opens  red  as  the  purest  ruby,  deepens  with  age  and 
retains  its  remarkable  beauty  to  the  very  end.  The  flowers  are  large 
and  full,  with  never  a trace  of  hollow  center.  The  plants  are  of  branch- 
type  and  very  robust  habit.  Stems  are  long  and  strong.  'I'he  plants 
to  bloom  quite  early  in  the  season  and  open  fully  with  the  mid- 
varieties. The  flowers  retain  their  brilliancy  for  a long  time 
they  are  exceedingly  beautiful.  Pkt.,  20c;  % oz.,  60c. 


Lavender  Lace  Flower 


New  Aster 


Poppy — Aitnual  Oriental. 


Cosmos  - New  Double  Early  Flowering 

This  new  early  flowering  ts'^pe  of  Double  Cosmos  is  truly 
a great  acquisition.  The  plants  grow  to  a height  of  three 
feet,  forming  a perfect  bush  covered  with  bright  colored, 
beautiful  double  flowers  of  good  size  on  long  stems.  Will 
bloom  in  eighty  days  from  planting  time;  seed  sown  May 
first  will  produce  flowers  in  early  August  and  remain  in 
full  bloom  until  cut  down  by  frost.  A lovely  cut  flower; 
shades  of  red,  pink  and  white.  Pkt.,  25c. 


Attractive  annual  flower  that  deserves  to  be  grown  much  more  generally.  Beau- 
tiful, long  stemmed,  pale  lavender  flowers  that  resemble  blossoms  of  Queen’s  Lace. 
Plants  grow  18  inches  high,  flowers  on  long  stems,  valuable  for  cutting.  A con- 
stant bloomer  and  of  easy  culture,  only  the  seed  germinates  father  slowly.  Pkt., 
I5c ; % oz.,  50c. 

September  Beauty 

An  early  flowering  type  of  Beauty  Asters  that  will  prove  exceedingly  welcome 
to  all  flower  lovers  in  northern  localities.  Plants  grow  about  2V2  feet  tall,  of 
branching  habit,  commencing  to  bloom  early  in  August  and  flowering  continually 
I until  fairly  hard  frosts  occur.  Flowers  a lovely  shade 
of  shell  pink,  very  lafge  and  full,  borne  on  long,  stout 
stems,  making  them  especially  valuable  for  cut  flowers. 
The  plant  is  a strong  grower  and  appears  to  be  m-uch 
more  resistant  to  blight  than  most  other  kinds.  Pkt., 
35c;  % oz.,  .?1.00. 


New  Annual  Sweet  William 

Has  the  same  lovely  colors  and  habit  of  growth  of  the 
perennial  varieties — but  begins  to  bloom  early  in  the 
from  seed  sown  in  the  spring  of  the  same  year.  The  plants 
grow  quickly,  blooming  all  season.  Fragrant  and  a grand  cut 
flower.  Hardy  Annual.  Finest  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  60c. 


Sweet  William. 


American  Beauty  Aster 


Flowers  as  Earg-e  as  Chrysanthemums,  on  Two  Foot  Stems. 

American  Beauty  is  the  finest  Aster  introduction  of  a great  many 
years.  The  color  is  almost  identical  with  that  of  the  famous  American 
Beauty  Rose.  It  is  a new  strain  of  the  late  branching  type,  but  the 
large  flowers  are  carried  on  much  longer  and  heavier  stems.  Flowers 
are  often  5 inches  and  more  across.  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  50c'. 


Mastodon  Pansies 


New  Aster — Heart  of  France. 

New  Poppy  - Annual  Oriental 

The  flowers  resemble  the  well  known  true 
Oriental  in  form  as  well  as  range  of  colors, 
but  the  plant  is  an  annual.  While  the  peren- 
aial  sorts  are  somewhat  difficult  to  grow, 
this  new  strain  of  annual  Poppy  grows  al- 
most anywhere  with- 
out special  care  and 
produces  in; 
abun  d ance 
g"  o r g*  e o u s, 
showy  flow- 
ers of  bril- 
lianft  colors 
and  satiny 
appe-arance. 
A very  showy 
flower  for 
garden  dis- 
play. Pkt., 


% oz., 


We  cannot  begin  to  describe  the  size  and  beauty  of  these  lovely  flowers. 
The  smallest  Pansy  in  this  basket  was  over  3 inches  in  diameter. 
Twen.ty  years 
have  been  spent 
in  collecting  the 
most  beautiful 
kinds  from  here 
and  foreign  coun,-) 
tries  and  bring- 
ing them  up  to 
the  .highest 
standard.  Grow- 
ers of  Mastodon 
state  that  they 
find  them  exceed- 
ingly free  flower- 
ing, of  unusually 
rich  colors  and 
great  variety 
loveliness.  Sup- 
erfine Milxture, 
pkt.,  20c;  % oz., 

$2.00. 

MASTODON 
PANSY  PEANTS. 

— ^Plants  grown 
from  our  select 
seed  under  the 
care  of  an  expert 
plant  raiser\. 

Strong,  hardy, 
t ran  s p 1 anted 
plantsL  70c  per 
doz.,  $5.00  per 
100,  postpaid. 


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


Novelties  and  Specialties  13 


It  CHOICE  NEW  VARIETIES 


Eschscholtzia  ^ Scarlet  Beauty 

Extremely  handsome,  quick  .growing'  annual,  unexcelled  in 
brightness  of  its  lovely  flowers.  They  are  most  effective  when 
grown  in  beds  or  groups  of  considerable  size.  The  blossoms  are 
very  bright  glowing  deep  scarlet.  Plants  grow  1 foot  high 
and  erect,  giving  ihe  appearance,  when  in  bloom,  of  a vivid 
scarlet  Tulip.  Pkt.,  2uc. 


Chinese  Woolf  lower 

Among  the  many  beautiful  flowers  that  have  come  from  China 
the  Chinese  M'oolflower  stands  with  the  leaders. 

Plants  grow  two  to  three  feet  high.  Scores  of  branches  are 
thrown  out,  each, bearing  a ball  of  bright  colored  wool.  The  plant 
looks  like  an  immense  bouquet  splendidly  arranged  and  set  in 
the  ground.  Flowers  cut  fresh  and  carefully  dried  retain  their 
shape  and  brilliant  color.  Easy  to  grow.  In  shades  of  red,  pink 
and  yellow.  Pkt.,  30c;  3 for  50c. 

Delphinium,  Blue  Butterfly 

NEW  PERENNIAL  LARKSPUR  with  large  flowers  of  a lovely 
bright  shade  of  blue.  Plants  are  of  branching  habit  with  loose 
wide-spread  flower  heads,  hardy  and  persistent  bloomers.  One 

of  the  most  brilliant 

. and  effective  . garden 

The  New  Chi-  plants.  For  bouquets 

nese  Woolflovver.  nothing  finer  could  be 


A Avonclerfu 
Plant  and  Bril- 
liant Flowers. 


desired. 

oz.,  35c. 


Zinnia 


Victory 


Pkt.,  10c;  i/i 


New  Zinnia  ‘‘Victory” 


A very  distinct  type  of  the  Giant  Zinnia  with  large  flowers 
and  petals  evenly  quilled.  Many  different  shades  of  color,  such 
as  bronze,  cerise,  yellow  and  white.  Many  of  the  petals  are 
reflexed  showing  a differentt  color  on  the  inside,  giving  a bi- 
colored effect.  A very  pleasing  as  well  as  showy  effect  is 
obtained  by  a mass  planting  or  long  row  of  these.  Pkt.,  35c. 

Zinnia,  Giant  Picotee 

A remarkable  Zinnia  and  one  that  is  not  seen  every  day. 
Picotee  has  the  ability  to  succeed  wherever  other  Zinnias  can 
be  grown.  Very  large  beautiful  double  flowers  in  orange,  flesh, 
lemon,  pink  and  cerise,  each  petal  being  distinctly  tipped  with 
various  shades  of  dark,  resembling  the  Picotee  Carnations — ■ 
most  attractive  and  pleasing.  All  colors  mixed.  Pkt.,  30c. 


Zinnia,  Dahlia  Flowered 

It  is  really  hard  to  distinguish  between  these  enormous  flowered 
Zinnias  and  the  blooms  of  the 
Dahlias  when  in  the  cut  flower 
bouquet,  and  the  Zinnias  will  give 
you  more  flowers  and  for  a longer  season.  The  plants  are  tall  and  vigorous  and  the 
flowering'  season  lasts  from  July  until  frost  comes.  The  best  colors  in  mixture.  Pkt.,  30c. 


New  Fringed  Bedding  Petunia 

Flowers  are  produced  in  great  abundance  throughout  the  summer  and  early  fall.  A 
lovely  new  sort  with  fringed  flowers  of  exquisite  form  and  beautiful  colors.  A valuable 

addition  to  our  bedding  sorts. 


New  Fringed  Bedding  Petunia. 


Plant  in  large  masses  or  long 
rows  for  the  most  beautiful 
effect.  Pkt.,  35c. 


New  Balcony  Petunias 

Most  beautiful  free-flowering 
type  of  Single  Petunias,  grow- 
ing about  12  to  15  inches  high, 
with  trailing  branches  and 
masses  of  large  flowers  through- 
out the  season.  Of  special 
value'  for  window  or  por'ch 
boxes  and  for  vases,  but  equal- 
ly as  effective  in  beds  and 
borders.  Use  them  for  your 

window  boxes  this  year  and  Cinnamon  \ me. 

have  something  out  of  the  ordinary.  We  offer  three  dis- 
tinct and  desirable  colors.  Balcony  Blue — Balcony  Rose — 
Balcony  White.  Each,  per  packet,  35c. 

Salvia— America  or  Globe  of  Fire 

In  this  new  variety  of  Scarlet  Sage  we  offer  one  jf  the  finest  decorative  bedding 
plants  known.  It  is  the  earliest,  freest  and  most  continuous  bloomer  of  all. 
Plants  are  of  uniform  height,  forming  nice  bushes  about  15  inches  high  with 
many  spikes  of  brilliant  scarlet  flowers  held  well  above  the  plant.  Nothing  is 
more  showy  for  beds  or  borders.  Packet,  35c. 


Chinese  Cinnamon  Vine 


Not  a novelty  but  we  list  it  on  these  pages  to  give  it  greater  prominence,  which 
it  fully  deserves  because  of  its  beauty,  ease  of  culture  and  freedom  from  insects, 
blight  or  disease  of  any  kind. 

The  Cinnamon  A'ine  is  one  of  the  most  beautiful  climbers  and  is  very  easy  to  grow. 
One  of  the  roots  will  make  a vine  which  will  grow  for  several  years,  and  can  be 
easily  trained  over  and  about  a window,  or  anywhere  around  the  house.  The  vine 
produces  very  prettj'-  heart-shaped  leaves  and  in  profusioi,  clusters  of  delicate  white 
flowers,  which  send  out  the  most  delicious  fragrance.  Perfectly  hardy,  thriving 
a.nywhere,  growing  in  the  shade,  in  the  sun,  and  where  it  is  wet  or  dry.  Die  down 
each  winter  but  grow  up  very  early  in  the  season.  Price,  by  mail  postpaid:  Good 
strong  roots,  large  size,  15e  each;  3 for  40c;  doz.,  .SI. 35;  100  for  .‘**0.00. 


14  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


VEGETABLg 


Grown 


The  superiority  of  Isbell’s  seeds  is  responsible  for  their  universal  popularity,  for"* As  they  grow  their  fame  grows' 


A FEW  WORDS  ABOUTOUR  MICHIGANGRO  WN  SEEDS 

ETery  seedsman  now  concedes  that  MICHIGAN  GROWN  Beans,  Sweet  Corn,  Cucumber,  Miiskmelon,  Onion,  Peas, 
Pumpkin,  Radish,  Squash  and  Tomato  Seeds  are  the  best  that  ean  be  prodviced.  We  make  a specialty  of  growing  near- 
ly every  one  of  these  vegetables  for  seed  purposes,  and  our  improved  strains  have  given  perfect  satisfaction)  to  onr 
three  hundred  thousand  customers. 

Through  years  of  earnest,  honext  and  successful  efforts  Ave  have  built  up  a reputation  and  a large  business  which 
must  be  protected.  _A  good  reputation  is  hard  to  gain  and  easy  to  lose.  It  must  be  guarded  every  minute.  AVe 
h^e  never  been  satisfied  Avith  “good  enough.”  AA^e  have  always  sought  ev'ery  possible  means  to  make  Isbell’s  Seeds 
BETTER  at  any  cost. 

P'|*j on  all  A’cgetable  seeds,  fioAver  seeds  and  bulbs  are  given  Avith  the  description  of  the  variety.  OAAung  to  unset- 
X.  X xv/^o  conditions  prices  are  sub.jeet  to  change  without  notice.  Farm  seed  prices  are  quoted  in  our  Current 

Price  Eist,  which  is  Issued  as  often  as  the  market  changes  necessitate.  If  interested  in  farm  seeds,  ask  for  our 
Current  Farm  Seed  Ptice  List. 

Although  nrost  varieties  of  seeds  are  fairly  plentiful,  the  best  quality  stocks  are  alAvays  in  very  urgent  demand, 
so  to  avoid  disappointment  or  any  possible  delay,  you  had  best  order  real  early — before  the  rush. 


„ „ For  HEALTH 
andWEALTH 


Plant  a “Long  Season”  Garden  pTanuJgs 

by  growing  companion  crops.  Tlie  real  early  vegetables  may  be  followed  by  others 
that  mature  in  the  fall  and  you  can  grow  a second  crop  of  the  same  kind  by  planting 
^as  late  as  possible  and  yet  escape  the  first  frost.  AA"e  give  on  each  v^ariety  the  number 
'of  days  required  to  reach  “eating  stage”  in  a nonnal  season. 


Asparagus. 
Bonvallet’s  Giant, 


This  is  one  of  the  best  A'egetables 
for  fall  and  winter  use,  producuig 
an  abundance  of  sprouts,  resembling 
small  cabbages:  of  excellent  mild 
-ilavor.  By-  sowing  in  April  and 
planting  o-ut  in  July/  it  may  be  had 
[in  fine  condition  until  IJecember,  and 
in  the  South  may  be  had  from 
November  to  March. 

PEpFECTION.  — ‘ Plants  .gi’OAy 
about  two  feet  high,  are.  thickly  set 
with  ^ood  siJie  ■'sprouts.”.  A In  avy 
yielder;  of  .very  fine  flavor.;  Ready 
for  table  in  '110-120  days.  ,Pht.,  l(>c;- 
,qz.,  ^5c;  M 11>4  lb.,  ^3.50, 

prepaid.  ■ ' ■ 


Brussells  Sprouts. 


Asparagus  Seed 


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

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

AAMSHINGTON. — The  Ncav  Giant  Rust-proof  Variety.  This  new  sort  is  the  result  of 
many  years  work  in  plant  breeding  by  tlie  U.  S.  Department  of  Agriculture.  The  Washington 
is  a rust-resistant,  vigorous,  high  yielding  strain  of  Giant  Asparagus.  Plants  grow  rapidly 
and  pioduce  uniformly  long  shoots  of  superior  table  qualities.  An  asparagus  bed  is  a 
permanent  investment,  therefore  plant  the  best  obtainable,  whether  you  figure  on  a small 
bed  in  your  home  garden  or  on  a ten  acr©  field  for  market.  Pkt.,  20c;  oz.,  40c;  % lb.,  $1.25; 
lb.,  $4.50,  prepaid. 

BONA’ALLET’S  GIANT. — Especially  recommended  for  home  and  market  gardens.  A strong- 
and  rapid  groAA’er,  most  rust-proof.  Furnishes  larger  size  shoots  for  a longer  period  than 
any  other  kind.  Flavor  unexcelled.  Pkt.,  lOo;  oz.,  15c;  ^ lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25,  prepaid. 

EARLY  GIANT  ARGENTEFIL. — Earliest  large  green  sort,  of  superb  flavor.  Used  ex- 
tensiAmiy  by  gardeners.  In  New  York  and  Boston  markets  it  sells  at  top  prices.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz„  15c;  1/4  lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 

C'ONOA'ER’S  COEO'SSAL. — A mammoth  green  sort  of  the  best  quality.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  lOc; 
% 11).,  30c;  lb.,  90c,  prepaid. 

COLUMBIAN  MAMMOTH  WHITE. — This  variety  is  in  great  demand  because  it  furnishes 
White  shoots  of  very  fine  quality.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., '15c;  % lb.,  3oc;  lb.,  $1.00',  prepaid. 

Asparagus  Roots  - see  Page  79 


Broccoli 


H.ARDY  CAULIFLOAA  ER. 

Sow  seed  eavlj-  in  May;  transplant  in  June.  GroAvth  and  habit  like  Cauliflower,  but  far  |; 
inore  hardy.  Of  special  value  in  the  North.  Cultivate  and  use  same  as  Cauliflower.  One  [; 
ounce  will  produce  2,500  plants.  ; 

LARGE  AVHITE. — Produces  large,  white  heads  Avhich  remain  in  good  con-  ; 
dition  longer  than  Cauliflower.  Ready  for  table  in  100  days.  Pkt  lOe;  oz.,  . 
35c;  Vi  lb.,  $1.20;  lb.,  $4.50,  prepaid.  ! 


Brussels  Sprouts 


Broccoli. 


S M.  ISBELL  & CO,,  JACKSO^!,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  15 


ISBELL’S  CHOICE  MICHIGAN  BEANS 


WE  GROW  OUR  OWN  BEANS 

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

The  Most  Satisfaction  from  Beans 

I For  home  use  the  best  wax  pods  are  Isbell’s  Wonder 
I Wax,  and  Round  Pod  Kidney  Wax;  for  a later  sort  the 
! Wardwell’s — Prolific  Black  Wax  is  excellent  for  succes- 
!j  Bion  and  either  early  or  late  planting.  For  a green  pod 
; plant  Bountiful,  Stringless  Green  Pod  or  Late  Refugee 
I (1,000  to  1). 

I Desirable  market  varieties  are  Currie’s  Rust  Proof  in 
jl  South  for  shipping  North;  Davjs  White  Wax,  Wonder  Wax, 
;j  improved  Golden  Wax,  and  Hodson  for  late.  Canners  want 
'j  Currie’s  Rust  Proof,  Davis  White,  Wardwell’s  Wax,  String- 
’ less  Green  Pod  and  Refugee. 

IsbelFs  Golden  Butter  Wax 


Introduced  by  us  in  1 905.  In  our  Golden 
Butter  Wax  we  have  one  of  the  very  best 
Wax  Beans  ever  offered.  The  pods  are  simply 
perfect  in  size  and  shape,  and  of  a bright 
yellow  color.  Superior  quality,  tender  and 
entirely  free  from  stringiness.  Pods  are  very 
thick  and  fleshy,  they  “snap”  readily  and 
j remain  in  edible  condition  a long  time.  The  vines  are  of 
vigorous  growth,  hardy  and  yield  enormous  quantities  of 
large,  handsome,  flat,  meaty  pods.  Borne  well  up  from 
j the  ground;  has  not  shown  any  disposition  to  rust  no 
I matter  where  grown.  Very  early,  and  continues  bearing 
for  a long  season.  We  recommend  Isbell’s  Butter  Wax  a^ 
i a quality  bean  to  the  man  who  grows  for  profit  as  well  as  to 
the  home-gardener.  Ready  to  pick  in  4 5 days.  Pkt.,  10c; 
i lb.,  30c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid;  3 lbs,,  70c;  10  lbs.,  $3.00; 
! 25  lbs.,  $4.50. 


ax  Beans  are  Heavy  Yielders. 


Refugee  Wax  (Hardy  Wax) 

An  old  well-known  variety  that  is  much  prized  for  its 
good  qualities.  Pods  round,  curved,  very  meaty,  of  clear 
waxy-M’hite  color,  perfectly  stringless.  Yields  well  and 
does  not  rust.  Fine  for  canning.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  ,30c,  pre- 
paid. Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  ,$1.85;  25  lbs. ,^$1.25. 

Sure  Crop  Stringless  Wax 

A most  prolific  cropper  and  of  superlative  quality.  The 
handsome,  rich  yellow  pods  are  slightly  curved,  -averaging- 
six  to  seven,  inches  in  length,  almost  round,  half  an  inch 
wide,  very  meaty  and  sweet,  and  perfectly  stringless  at  all 
stages.  See  Novelties,  page  4, 

Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c,  prepaid.  Nor 
prepaid:  3 lbs.,  80c;  10  lbs., 

$2.25;  25  lbs„  $5.25. 

NOTICE. — Prices  on  Beans  by 
thei  packet  and  one 
pound  include  postage. 

When  larger  quanti- 
ties are  wanted  by 
parcel  post,  add  post- 
age according  to  zone 
rate,  see  map  on 
second  page  of  this 
catalog — 3 pounds  of 
beans  packed  take 
postage  for  4 lbs.,  etc. 


IsbelPs  Early  Wonder  Wax 

Best  for  Market  and  Home  Garden. 

Wonder  Wax  belongs  to  the  flat  podded 
class  and  grows  a strong  plant,  18  inches  high 
and  two  feet  across.  It  is  well  loaded  with 
pods,  five  to  seven  inches  long;  flat,  plump, 
handsome  and  meaty,  of  a clear,  waxy  yellow 
color.  As  to  quality  the  pods  are  tender, 
brittle  and  of  fine  texture.  We  claim  this  is 
the  earliest  wax-podded  bean.  In  edible  condition  sooner 
than  any  other  wax-podded  sort.  Practically  rust-proof; 
a bountiful  yielder,  in  bearing  for  a long  season,  it  is  an 
ideal  bean  for  the  home  and  market  gardener.  In  the 
summer  of  1918,  which  was  so  very  rainy,  the  Wonder  Wax 
beat  other  Avax  pods,  and  the  same  thing  occurred  this 
past  year,  during  the  remarkably  hot,  dry  weather.  It 
seems  determiiAed  to  yield  a crop  in  good  weather  or  bad. 
It  is  a real  money-maker  for  the  market  gardener.  Ready 
to  pick  in  3 5 days.  Pkt.,  15c;  lb.,  40c,  prepaid.  Not  pre- 
paid. 3 lbs.,  90c;  10  lbs.,  ,$2.75;  25  lbs.,  $5.50. 

“Planted  your  Wonder  VP  ax  Bean  May  i8th, 
beans  ready  to  ^ise  June  2srd — 35  days  after 
planting  seed.  They  are  a fine  bean.  I like  this 
bean  very  much  as  it  is  entirely  without  strings, 
is  very  tender  and  bears  an  abundance  of  finely 
shaped  pods  free  from  rust.” — FRED  J.  CORY, 
Irons.  Mich. 


16  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


BUSH  BEANS— Wax  or  Yellow  Pod 


Improved  Rust  Proof  Golden  Wax. 

Pencil  Pod  Black  Wax 


CULTURE. — Beans  should  not  be  planted  until 
tlie  soil  is  well  warmed  up  in  the  spring- — other- 
wise a poor  stand  will  result  and  unevep  ripening. 
Plant  seed  1%  to  2 inches  deep  in  rows  ZYz  feet 
apart.  The  plants  should  stand  8 to  12  inches 
apart  in  the  row,  depending  on  the  variety.  For 
succession  plant  every  two  weeks. 

Beans  like  a light,  warm  soil,  fairly  rich,  but 
one  manured  the  year  previous  if  possible.  Give 
frequent  shallow  cultivation,  but  not  when  the 
viiies  are  wet.  One  pound  will  plant  about  100 ' 
feet  of  row,  and  1 bushel  (GOi  lbs.)  per  acre. 

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

Improved  Rust-Proof 
Golden  Wax 

THE  STANDARD  FLAT  WAX-POD  BEAN. 

Although  this  is  not  the  earliest  Dwarf  Wax 
Bean,  yet  it  is  so  sure  to  produce  heavy  crops  of 
large,  attractive  pods,  no  matter  whether  sown 
early  or  late,  that  it  has  found  a very  high  place 
in  the  estimation  of  both  home  and  market  grow- 
ers. The  pods  are  of  large  size,  very  thick  and 
deshy.  The  quality  is  tender,  brittle  and  entirely 
without  strings  or  fibers  at  all  stages  until  matur- 
ity, when  the  color  of  the  thick  flesh  is  rich 
golden-yellow.  Yields  well  on  practically  all 
soils.  Ready  to  pick  in  45  days.  PktL,  10c;  lb., 
3Cc,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  70c;  10  lbs., 
$2.00;  25  lbs.,  $4.00, 


A bushy,  heavy  yielding,  medium  early  sort,  bearing  round,  clear  rich  yel- 
low pods  from  5 to  6 inches  long;  entirely  stringless,  very  meaty  and  tender; 

seed  black.  Splendid  for  home  gar- 
den. Under  ordinary  conditions  you 
can  make  your  first  picking  of  pods 
from  this  variety  in,  about  50  days 
from  planting  the  seed.  A favorite 

everywhere.  Ready  to  pick  in  45 
days.  Pkt.,  10c ; lb.,  25c,  prepaid. 
Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs., 
$1.75;  25  lbs.,  $4.00. 

WardwelPs  Kidney  Wax 

strong,  upright  bush  growth,  15 

inches  in  height,  very  productive. 

Pods  straight,  fleshy,  5 inches  in 
length  and  V2  inch  broad.  A rich 
golden-yellow,  tender  and  quite  string- 
less, even  when  fully  developed;  of 
rich,  luscious  flavor  and  exceptionally 
brittle.  A great  favorite  with  market 
gardeners  on  account  of  the  large 

size,  handsome  appearance  and  fine 
quality  of  the  pods.  This  variety  will 
give  you  a mess  of  beans  for  your 
table  under  fair  conditions  in  seven 
weeks  after  seed  is  planted.  Ready  to 
pick  in  48  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  30c, 
prepaid.  Not  preoaid:  3 lbs.,  70c  r 
10  lbs.,  $2.00;  25  lbs.,  $4.25. 

Currie’s  Rust  Proof 
Wax 

While  this  is  a standard  market 
.garden  sort,  it  gives  excellent  satis- 
faction in  the  home  garden.  The  vine 
is  vigorous,  and  about  the  hardiest 
of  the  wax  sorts.  Very  early,  bear- 
ing an  abundance  of  handsome  yel- 
low pods  of  excellent  quality  and  de- 
licious flavor.  The  pods  are  straight 
and  oval-flat,  5 to  G inches  long,  and, 
as  its  name  indicates  practically  rust 
proof.  Seed  is  of  black  color.  Ready 
to  pick  in  42  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb., 
30c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 lbs., 
70c;  10  lbs.,  $2.00;  25  lbs.,  $4.00. 

Webber  Wax 

Splendid,  heavy  yielding  marke'jti 
sort.  Strong  plants,  holding  pods  well 
up  from  the  ground.  Medium  size 
pods,  round,  curved,  bright  yellow, 
fine  quality.  A dependable  bean  for 
the  home  garden.  Ready  to  pick  In 
40  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  25c,  prepaid. 
Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs., 

$1.75;  25  lbs.,  .$3.75. 


PeniCiil  Pod  Black  Wax. 


WardwelPs  Kidney  Wax. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  17 


BUSH  BEANS- Wax  or  Yellow  Pod 


Isbell’s  Admiral  Togo 

THE  GREATEST  RUST  RESISTING  BEAN  IN 
CUETIVATION. 

This  grand  Bean  is  a wax  podded  sort  with  handsome 
and  attractive  pods  averaging  six  inches  in  length  and  of 
unusually  desirable  shade  of  yellow.  The  table  quality  is 
delicious,  having  a peculiar  delicate  flavor  which  so  pleases 
the  consumer  that  he  soon  learns  to  ask  for  “Togo’s.”  This 
sort  is  free  from  rust  and  other  diseases.  Its  extreme  earli- 
ness is  also  a valuable  characteristic,  coming,  as  it  does, 
only  about  three  days  after  Extra  Early  Red  Valentine. 
Last  season  it  came  into  market  eight  days  earlier  than 
Davis  Wax.  In  productiveness  the  Admiral  Togo  is  a 
grand  combination  of  Extreme  Earliness,  Wonderful  Pro- 
ductiveness, Exquisite  Quality  and  Disease  Resisting  Power. 
We  highly  recommend  it.  Ready  for  picking  in  38  days. 
Pkt.,  10c;  1I>.,  35c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  80c;  10 
lbs.,  .$3.25;  35  lbs.,  $4.75. 

Round  Pod  Kidney  Wax  (Brittle  Wax) 

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

eye,  so  that  any 
which  ripen 
make  most  excel- 
lent winter  shell 
beans.  Crop  very 
short.  Ready  to 
pick  in  45  days. 
Pkt.,  10c;  1 lb., 
35c,  prepaid.  Not 
prepaid:  3 lbs., 

85c;  10  lbs.,  $2.50; 
35  lbs.,  $5.50. 


Round  Pod  Kidney  AVax. 

Davis’  White  Wax 


A very  productive  flat  pod  Wax  Bean.  The  vine  is  rustless  and  very 
vigorous,  bearing  its  pods  near  the  center  in  clusters.  The  pods  are  in- 
variably quite  long,  waxy,  white,  straight,  and  handsome,  and  when  young 
are  brittle,  crisp  and  tender.  Seed  kidney  shape,  clear  white  and  excellent 
for  baking.  One  of  the  best  for  a market  variety.  The  length,  uniformly 
ape,  and  fine  color  of  the  pods  and  white  seed,  make  this  a 
r canners.  Ready  to  pick  in  4 5 days.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  30c,  pre- 
prepaid; 3 lbs.,  75c;  10  lbs.,  .$2.15;  25  lbs.,  $4.75. 

Prolific  Black  Wax 

A well  known  and  popular  variety,  also  known  as  German  Black  Wax.'’ 
The  most  striking  feature  of  this  variety  is  its  habit  of  ripening  a large 
proportion  of  the  crop  earlier  than  most  other  varieties.  This  fact  is  of 
great  value  to  market  gardeners.  Dwarf  bush  growth,  and  very  proliflc. 
Pods  4 to  5 inches  in  length,  usually  curved,  quite  round;  meaty,  brittle 
and  stringless;  deep  golden-yellow,  of  excellent  flavor.  Ready  to  pick  in  42 
Pkt.,  5ci;  lb.,  20c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid;  3 lbs.,  50c;  10  lbs  $1.50; 
$3.60. 

Hodson  Wax  or  Golden  Queen 

Remarkably  prolific,  with  straight,  oval-flat  pods,  which  are  longer  t'fian 
almost  any  other  sort.  In  season  it  is  later  than  Golden  Wax  and  other 
standard  garden  beans,  thus  giving  a succession.  An  excellent  variety  for 
the  market  gardener  and  for  shipping.  Pods  6 to  7^  inches  long,  rust  proof. 
Ready  to  pick  in  50  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid;  3 lbs., 
80c;  10  lbs.,  $2.25;  25  lbs.,  .$5.00. 

NOTICE. — Prices  on  Beans  by  the  packet  and  one  pound  include  postage. 
AVhen  larger  quantities  are  wanted  by  parcel  post  add  postage  according  to 
zone  rate,  see  map  on  second  page  c(f  this  catalog.  3 lbs.  of  beans  packed 
take  postage  for  4 lbs.,  etc. 


Davis  AA'bite  AA’ax — Nice  Long  Pods. 


“Your  Admiral  Togo  Beans  have  been  a money-maker  for 
plant  no  others.” — H.  W.  SCHMITKONS,  Lorain,  Ohio. 


me,  and  I shall^ 


18  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


BUSH  BEANS— Green  Podded 


The  Green  Poclcled  Beans  are  as  a rnle  more  produc- 
tive than  the  At’ax  or  Yellow  Tod  varieties,  besides  be- 
ing less  sensitive  to  unfavorable  conditions  of  soil  and 
cliniate,  and  of  late  years  less  susceptible  to  beau  dis- 
eases. Write  for  prices  on  quantities. 

Don*t  fail  to  plant  some  beans  this  year  to  can.  They 
may  bo  planted  late,  tahing  the  place  of  some  early 
crop  like  peas.  Camied  beans  taste'  as  good  as  fresh 
ones  and  tvdU  certainly  help  out  on  the  table  next  Avin- 
ter. 

DON’T  hoe  Beans  immediately  after  rain,  Avait  till 
the  soil  dries  out.  Beans  hoetl  after  rain  are  more 
liable  to  rust. 

New  Bountiful 

Remarkably  Prolific  and  Continuous  Bearer. 

This  superior  variety  is  a distinct  improvement  in 
green  bush  beans,  and  has  become  exceedingly  popular 
wherever  known.  The  pla.it  is  of  thrifty 
growth,  and  practically  rust  and  mildew 
proof.  It  is  very  hardy,  extremely  early, 
very  prolific,  and  bears  continuously  for 
several  Aveeks;  it  is  the  first  to  give  pods 
fit  to  pick  in  the  spring,  and  the  last  to 
jdeld  edible  pods  in  the  fall.  But  the 
crowning  merit  of  this  grand  Bush  Bean  is  in  the  rich, 
green  pods,  which  are  of  large  size,  thick,  broad,  fiat, 
extra  long,  very  uniform  in  shape,  solid,  meaty,  and 
of  high  quality;  melting,  tender  and  having  a delicious 
fiaA'or  exclusi’'^ely  their  OAvn;  moreover,  the  pods  are  ab- 
solutely stringless.  In  addition,  is  most  excellent 
shelled  for  wunter  use.  Ready  for  picking  in  42  days. 
Pkt..  10c;  lb.,  25c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  60c . 
10  lbs.,  $1.15;  25  lbs.,  $4.00. 

New  Stringless  Green  Pod 

Splendid,  for  3Iarket  and  Home  Garden. 

Stringless  Green  Pod  is  fast  becoming  one  of 
the  most  popular  beans  in  America.  In  earli- 
ness it  is  in  the  lead,  in  quality  it  is  unexcelled, 
and  as  a cropper  it  is  unrivaled.  It  is  string- 
less in  reality  as  well  as  in  name.  It  is  an 
abundant  cropper  and  the  pods  are  thick, 
round,  fleshy  and  nearly  straight.  In  length 
of  pod  it  averages  a little  longer  than  the 
Valentine,  light  green  in  color,  and  extremely 
handsome  on  the  market  bench.  Quality  is 
all  that  can  be  desired.  Ready  for  picking  In 
45  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  30c.  prepaid.  Not  pre- 
paid: 3 lbs.,  75c;  10  lbs.,  $2.15;  25  lbs.,  $4.50. 


New  Bountiful. 


Giant  Stringless  Green  Pod 


Should  not  be  confused  with  Stringless  Green  Pod,  from  which  it 
is  entirely  distinct.  As  early  as  Six  Weeks,  with  the  advantage  of 
being  a better  cropper.  The  plants  are  of  strong  growth,  very  pro- 
ductive, pods  5 inches  long,  light  green,  slightly  curved,  very  meaty, 
being  broadly  rounded,  saddle-backed,  and  absolutelj’^  stringless.  For 
the  home  garden  it  is  an  excellent  string  bean;  splendid  for  canning 
on  account  of  its  fine  flavor  and  brittleness.  Ready  for  picking  in 
45  daysl.  Pkt.,  lOc;  lb.,  25c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  60ci 
10  lbs„  $1.65;  25  lbs.,  $4.00. 


Sutton’s  Masterpiece 


A newi  extra  early  bean  from  E'ngland.  Masterpiece  is  the  best 
of  all  for  forcing',  also  valuable  as  an  exhibition  sort  and  for  the  home 
garden.  Wonderfully  prolific;  pods  flat  like  Bountiful,  but  longer, 
broader  and  thinner,  dark  green.  Very  early  and  fine  flavor.  Mich- 
igan grown  seed.  Pkt.,  15c;  lb.,  50c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  3 lbs., 
$1.25;  10  lbs.,  .$3.75. 

Isbell’s  Extra  Early  Round  Red  Valentine 

There  is  no  variety  so  universally  used  as  the  Valentine. 
For  tills  reason  we  have  spared  no  pains  or  expense  for 
several  years  in  breeding  up  what  may  be  truly  called  a, 
pedigree  stock  of  this  variety,  so  that  for  earliness,  hardi- 
ness, thickness  and  length  of  pods,  prolificacAb  color  ,etc., 
we  have  a strain  which  is  unequalled..  Our  friends  among 
the  gardeners  have  been  rec- 
ommending it  to  one  another  until  it  took, 
last  year  the  product  of  100  acres  to  supply 
our  trade.  Plants  grow  uniformly  about  15 
inches  high  and  bear  well;  pods  round, 
fleshy  and  saddle-backed,  with  only  slight 
strings.  One  of  the  most  popular  “snap- 
short”  beans.  Ready  for  table  in  40  d^ys. 

Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  25c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid, 

3 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.75;  25  lbs.,  $4.00. 

Isbell’s  Favorite 

A White  Seeded  Stringless  Green  Pod. 

This  is  a green  podded  bean,  perfectly 
stringless,  with  white  seeds,  which  can  be 
used  for  soup  or  baked  beans  all  winter. 

The  bush  grows  from  18  to  20  inches  high, 
with  dark  green  foliage,  producing  an 
enormous  yield  of  beautiful,  meaty,  almost 
round,  green  pods,  averaging  5%  to  6% 
inches  long.  Very  brittle  and  juicy  and 
above  all  positively  stringless  at  all  stages 
of  its  growth.  For  market  gardeners  as 
well  as  the  home  garden,  one  of  the  very 
best.  Ready  for  picking  in  4 5 days.  Pkt„ 

10c;  lb.,  25c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 lbs., 

60c;  10  lbs.,  .$1.75;  25  lbs.,  .$3.75. 

PPANT  ISBEPB’S  SEEDS. 


Giant  Stringless — 
Splendid  for  Canning. 


As  They  Grow — Their  Fame  Grows. 


Stringless  Green  Pod  Beans. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  19 


BUSH  BEANS-Green  Podded 


Black  Seeded  Valentine 

possesses  all  the  merits  of  the  Red  Valentine,  and  in  addition 


perfectly  round  and  straight,  and  of 

ly  as  hardy  in  every  respect  as 
are  produced  in  enormous  quan- 
late  planting;  its  great  hardi- 
ket  gardeners  find  the  Black 
grow,  as  the  pods  are  of  hand- 
ity.  For  any  purpose  this  Bean 
able.  Ready  to  pick  in  42  days, 
prepaid:  3 lbs.,  'iOc;  10  lbs.,  $3.00;  25 


13  fully  one-third  longer, 
color.  It  is  equal- 
while  the  Beans 
for  both  early  and 
withstands  light  frost.  Ma.'-- 
a prolitable  sort  to 
some  appe.arance  and  good  qual- 
will  be  found  exceedingly  valu- 
Pkt.,  10c;  lb„  30c,  prepaid.  Not 
lbs.,  $4.25. 

Other  Leading  Varieties 

EXTRA  EAREY  REFUCxEE. — An  extremely  early,  green  podded  sort,  fur- 
nishing oval,  fleshy  pods  of  fine  quality;  color  light  green.  Very  productive 
suitable  for  early  and  late  planting.  Ready  to  pick  in  45  days.  Pkt.,  10c; 
lb.,  26c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.75;  25  lbs.,  .$4.00. 

REFUGEE  (Thousand  to  One). — Exceedingly  heavy  cropper,  highly  es- 
teemed for  late  planting.  Pods  long,  cylindrical,  light  green,  of  good  qual- 
ity as  snaps,  mild  in  flavor,  with  slight  strings.  Ripens  about  ten  days 
later  than  the  Extra  Early  Refugee.  Our  strain  is  not  equalled  by  any 
other.  Ready  to  pick  in  55  days.  Price  same  as  Extra  Early  Refugee. 

DWARF  HORTICUETURAE. — Very  highly  esteemed  in  some  sections  as 
a green  shell  bean,  and  for  baking  in  winter.  Late,  heavy  yielder;  pods  flat, 
spotted  red;  of  medium  length  and  slightly  curved.  Ready  to  pick  in  55 
days.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  30c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 Ibst,  70c;  10  Ibsi,,  $2.00; 
25  lbs.,  $4J60. 

BUSH  LIMA  BEANS  PRODUCnVE^ 

Be  sure  to  grow  a few  of  these  Bush  Eima  Beans  to  be  cooked  as  green 
shell  beans  and  for  your  winter  vegetable  dishes.  They  are  fine  for  succo- 
tash and  may  be  cooked  in  manj'  ways.  Use  2 pounds  of  seed  to  100  hills. 

Henderson’s  Bush  Lima 

This  variety  is  especially  valuable  because  it  suits  all  latitudes.  North  or 
South.  It  is  known  in  the  South  as  the  “Dwarf  Butter  Bean.”  It  matures 
splendidly  in  Michigan,  where  our  seed  is  produced.  The  green  beans  of 
this  sort  are  plump,  very  tender  and  of  the  true  buttery  Lima  flavor.  Prom. 
July  until  frost,  green  beans  can  be  had  in  abundance  by  planting  this  sort. 
Ready  for  table  use  in  60  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  25c,  prei3aid.  Not  prepaid:  3 
lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.75;  25  lbs.,  $4.00. 


Burpee’s  Bush  Lima 


Black 

Valentine. 


Our  strain  of  this  well-known  bean  has  been  selected  and  bred  through 
many  seasons  for  earliness  in  order  to  adapt  it  to  this  northern  country. 
Plants  grow  1%  feet  high  and  are  great  yielders.  The  seed  is  large,  thick,  of 
excellent  quality.  Pods  4 to  414  inches  long,  containing  3 to  4 seeds.  Ready 
for  table  in  75  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  $1.00; 
10  lbs.,  $3.00;  25  lbs.,  $7.25. 


New  ‘‘Burpee  Improved”  Bush  Lima 

Burpee  Improved  grows  a more  vigorous  vine  than  the  original 
Burpee’s  Bush  lima,  with  heavier  foliage.  The  single  beans 
of  the  Burpee  Improved  are  also  larger,  and  of  even  better 
quality.  Ripens  a week  earlier  than  the  old  strain.  Pkt.,  15c; 
lb.,  45c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid;  3 lbs.,  $1.15;  10  lbs.,  $3.50. 

New  Fordhook  Bush  Lima 

This  is  a dwarf  form  of  the  Potato  Lima.  The  plant  grows 
stiffly  erect,  hearing  the  pods  well  above  the  ground.  Matures 
medium  early  and  is  very  productive.  The  pods  measure  4 to  5 
inches.  The  beans  are  tender,  juicy  and  sweet  in  flavor  when 
cooked.  Ready  for  table  us©  in  75  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c,  pre- 
paid. Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  $1.00;  10  lbs„  $3.00;  25  lbs.,  $7.25. 


NOTICE. — Prices  on  Beans  by  th©  packet  and  one 
lb.  include  postage.  When  larger  quantities  ar© 
wanted  by  parcel  post  add  postage  according  to 
zone  rate,  see  map  on  second  page  of  this  catalog. 
3 lbs.,  of  beans  packed  take  postage  for  4 Ihs.,  etc. 


Davis_  W^hite  W^’ax — 
Superior  Canning  Sort. 


Jackson  Wonder 

An  Early  Ripening  and  Finest  Quality 
Bush  Eima. 

lor  the  home  garden 
no  better  bean  could  be 
wished  for,  it  being  richly 
palatable,  either  used 
for  cooking  or  as  a winter 
vegetable  dish.  I’lie  jdants 
ar©  of  true  bush  form, 
growing  about  2 feet  high,  bearing  in  greatest 
profusion  large  clusters  of  broad,  flat  pods, 
pod  containing  from  3 to  5 medium  sized  Hat 
beans.  The  ripe  beans  are  handsomely  s])()lted 
with  red.  Our  seed  is  Michigan  grown.  Rc-ady 
for  table  use  in  60  days.  Pkt.,  16c;  lb.,  30c,  pre- 
paid. Not  pi’cpaid:  3 lbs.,  70c;  10  lbs.,  $2.00; 
25  lbs.,  $4.75. 

Don’t  just  “spend  money  for  seeds.”  Get  your 
profit  out  of  it,  buy  Isbell’s  Seeds  and  get  imp 
returns. 

I*’s  lard  to  put  quality  into  words,  but  wo  can 
put  it  inlo  seeds — You’ll  see  it  in  the  resultant 
crop. 

Do  not  cultivate  Beans  when  the  foliage  is  wet. 
They  will  become  spotted  or  rusted. 


lleiider- 

son’s 

Bt  .s  H 

CEHA. 

Extra 

Early. 

\vry 

Prolific. 


20  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


POLE  OR  CLIMBING  BEANS 


Burger’s  Stringless. 


Pole  Beans  are  much  more  productive  than  the  hush  varieties, 
and  their  bearing  season  is  longer — though  they  require  ai  little 
more  care  in  handling.  Plant  a few  hills  of  Pole  Beans  in  your 
ga.'den  this  .vear,  you  will  be  amply  repai<l  for  your  trouble. 

In  the  home-garden  plant  Sunflowers  for  imles. 

CUBTPR.E. — After  warm,  settled  weather,  set  poles  4 to  8 feet 
long  in  rows  north  and  south,  4 feet  apart,  the  poles  being  3 
feet  apart  in  the  row,  and  set  leaning  to  the  north  at  an  angle 
of  35  degrees.  Set  in  this  way,  the  vines  climb  better,  bear  ear- 
lier, and  the  pods  are  straighter  and  more  easily  seen, 
each  hill  plant  from  5 to  8 beans,  two  inches  deep.  When 
started  thin  to  four  plants.  1 pound  of  seed  to  100  hills,  20 
30  pounds  to  the  acre,  according  to  the  size  of  the  seed  beans. 

Burger’s  Stringless  Green  Pod 

AVhite  Seeded  Kentucky  Wonder. — The  Best  Green  Pod  Pole 
Bean  for  the  North.  The  vines  are  not  very  long,  and  can  be 
grown  on  bru.sh  instead  of  on  a pole.  The  pods  are  borne  in 
clusters  and  average  6 to  8 inches  in  length;  absolutely  string- 
less, very  meaty,  tender,  and  fine  flavor.  Pkt.,  lOc;  lb.,  35c.,  pre- 
paid. Not  prepaid:  3 Ibs.j  80c;  10  lbs.,  $2.25;  25  lbs.,  $5.00. 

Kentucky  Wonder  or  Old  Homestead 

It  is  enormously  productive,  pods  hanging  in  great  clusters 
from  top  to  bottom  of  the  pole.  It  is  entirely  stringless,  cooiks 
tender  and  melting,  and  always  gives  perfect  satisfaction.  Splen- 
did snap  bean.  See  illustration  below.  Pkt.,  10c ; lb.,  35c,  pre- 
paid. Not  prepaid;  3 lbs.,  85c;  10  lbs.,  $2.50;  25  lbs.,  $5.50. 

Kentucky  Wonder  Wax 

The  best  pole  wax  bean  for  Northern  planting;  it  is  similar 
in  habit  of  growth  to  “Kentucky  Wonder  Green  Pod”;  and  bears 
as  early.  Pods  are  golden-yellow,  very  thick,  fleshy  and  of  deli- 
cious flavor.  A heavy  yielder.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c,  prepaid.  Not 
prepaid;  3 lbs.,  $1.00;  10  lbs.,  $2.75;  25  lbs.,  $5,:75. 

EARPY  GOLDEN  CLUSTER  WAX.— Grandest  YeUow-Podded 
Pole  Bean  in  Cultivation.  We  have  grown  pods  from  this  variety 
10  inches  long  and  a most  beautiful  golden-waxy  color.  Pods 
are  produced  in  clusters.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c,  prepaid.  Not  pre- 
paid: 3 lbs.,  90c;  10  lbs.,  $2.60;  25  lbs.,  $5.75. 

LAZY  WIFE. — The  finest  flavored  of  all  as  “snap-shorts.”  The 
pods  are  produced  in  great  abundance,  and  measure  from  5 to  6 
inches  long  and  are  entirely  stringless.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c,  pre- 
paid. Not  prepaid:  3 lbs„  $1.00;  10  lbs„  $2.85;  25  lbs.,  $0.25. 

■WHITE  CREASEBACK. — Very  early  and  heavy  yielder.  Pods 
are  metlium  long,  silver-green  and  of  best  quality  as  snaps,  be- 
ing very  fleshy  and  tender.  Seed  pure  white.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  30c, 
prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  75c;  10  lbs.,  $2.00;  25  lbs.,  $4.50. 

DUTCH  CASE  KNIFE  or  WHITE  DUTCH.— Early,  good  yield- 
er Pods  flat,  long,  of  green  color.  The  ripe  beans  are  white. 

5c;  lb.,  30g,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  75o;  10  lbs.,  $2.00. 


Pole 


Lima. 


CUT  SHORT,  or  CORN  HILL.  — Popular  variety  for 
planting  amongst  corn.  It  will  give  a good  crop  without 
the  use  of  poles.  Pods  short,  of  fine  quality.  I’kt.,  10c; 
lb.,  30c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  80c;  10  lbs.,  $2.25: 
25  lbs.,  $4.J5. 

SCARLET  RUNN’ER. — Popular  for  both  ornamental  and 
culinary  purposes.  The  flowers,  which  are  borne  profusely 
in  large  spraj^s,  are  of  brilliant  scarlet  color;  they  are 
followed  by  large  green  pods  of  beans,  which  are  of  very 
fine  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c,  prepaid. 


HORTICULTURAL,  or  SPECKLED  CRANBERRY.— An 

old  favorite,  excellent  both  as  snap  and  shell  bean.  Beans 
^e  large  and  of  fine  flavor.  Medium  early.  Pkt.,  10c; 
25  lbs *’’^*25^^^'  prepaid;  8 lbs.,  80c;  10  lbs.,  $2.25; 

YAR,p  LONG,  or  ASPARAGUS  BEAN.— A great  curiosity 
ana  withal  a bean  of  excellent  quality.  Pods  are  usually 
18  to  24  inches  but  frequently  30  and  sometimes  36  inches 
long.  Excellent  table  vegetable,  pods  tender,  of  rich  as- 
^ paragus  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c;  ^4  lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.50,  prepaid. 


POLE  LIMA  BEANS 


Culture  is  the  same  as  given  at  top  of  this  page.  Around  ^ac|i  ^ni  plant  from  5 to  6 beans. 
When  well  started  thin  to  three  plants.  Use  2 to  3 pounds  for  100  hills,  40  pounds  to  the  acre. 


two  inches  deep,  |: 

I 


Isbell’s  Perfect  Early  Pole  Lima 

THE  EARLIEST  POLE  LIMA. — This  variety  was  de- 
veloped by  a market  gardener  who  selected  the  largest 
green  beans  from  the  thinnest  and  most  easily 
opened  pods.  The  result  is  that  it  furnishes 
the  largest  green  shelled  beans  at  the  earliest 
date.  The.  vine  is  very  productive  and  excep- 
tionally hardy  and  vigorous,  but  is  not  of  true 
Lima  foliage  nor  pods.  The  shelled  beans  are 
of  fine  quality  and  immense  size.  Pkt.,  10c; 
lb.,  40c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  $1.00  10  lbs., 
$3.00;  25  lbs.,  $6.75. 


Seibert’s  New  Early  Pole  Lima 

The  most  popular  Early  Lima.  This  bean  is  very  vigor- 
ous and  productive,  bearing  throughout  a long  season; 
pods  large  and  easily  opened,  containing  3 to  4 large 
tender  beans  of  excellent  quality.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c,  pre- 
paid. Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  90c;  10  lbs.,  $2.50;  25  lbs.,  $5.75. 

King  of  the  Garden  Pole  Lima 

An  old,  well  known  standard  sort.  A strong  grower 
and  uniformly  large  podded.  The  pods  frequently  contain 
5 to  6 very  large  beans.  Beans  of  excellent  quality  easilv 
shelled.  A heavy  yielder.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c,  prepaid. 
Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  $1.00;  10  lbs.,  $2.75;  25  lbs.,  $6.00. 


Kentucky  Wonder 
Pole  Beans. 


1 


1 

I 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  2! 


ISBELL’S  MICHIGAN  GROWN  FIELD  BEANS 


Isbell’s 
Improved 
Michisan 
Pea 
Bean 


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

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

Isbeirs  Michigan  Improved  Pea  Bean 

The  Best  Field  Bean  in  Cultivation.  A Sure  Cropper. 

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


purity  and  yiehhii 


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


ever  seen.  Side  by 
known  to  us,  ours  will 
to  one-half  more, 
and  filled  full  with 
white,  nearly  round 
cooking  qualities.  It 
dry  beans  in  80  days 
an  upright  grower, 


New  Robust  Field  Bean 

Also  Called  Thousand-to-One  Field  Bean. 

Tills  new  strain  of  White  Field  Beans  was  introduced 
by  the  Michigan  Agricultural  College  and  wherever  it  has 
been  grown,  has  given  excellent  satisfaction.  Af  the 
Agricultural  College  it  has  always  outyielded  all  other 
beans.  The  plants  are  of  decidedly  robust  growth-  de- 
A^eloping  a good  root  system  before  setting  pods;  there- 
fore being  later  in  beginning  to  pod  up  when  compared 
with  other  strains.  From  that  time  they  make  a much 
more  rapid  growth  and  ripen  the  pods  quickly  and  evenly. 
The  ripe  beans  are  about  the  same  size  and  shape  as 
our  Michigan  Pea  Beans  and  of  clear  white  color.  This 
variety  Ls  especially  suJted  to  heavier  soils.  Pkt.,  10c; 
lb.,  30c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid;  3 lbs.,  ^Oc;  10  lbs.,  iji'J.OO. 


holding  the  pods  well  up  from  the  ground,  and  a great 
bearer.  The  pods  grow  in  thick  clusters  and  ripen  in 
August,  the  leaves  falling  earlier  than  other  varieties. 
No  other  bean  approaches  it  in  yield,  quality,  and  readi- 
ness to  find  sale  on  the  market.  Pkt.,  5c;  lb.,  35c,  pre- 
paid. Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  50c;  10  lbs.,  $1.25. 

Large  White  Marrow 

Vines  large,  slender,  spreading,  with  short  runners  and 
small  leaves;  very  prolific;  pods  broad,  green,  changing 
to  yellow;  seed  large,  about  twice  the  size  of  the  white 
navy  bean;  ovoid,  clear  white,  cooking  very  dry  and  mealy. 
Dry  pods  thresh  very  easily.  Ripens  a little  later  than 
Isbell’s  Improved  Pea.  Pkt.,  lOo;  lb.,  35c,  jjrepaid.  Not 
prepaid;  3 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  .$1.15. 

ROYAE  DWARF  or  WHITE  KIDNEY.— Plant  upright, 
with  large,  broad  leaves;  pods  medium  size,  dark  green; 
seed  large,  white,  kidney-shaped,  slightly  flattened  and  of 
excellent  quality,  green  or  dry.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  25c,  pre- 
paid. Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.75. 

RED  KIDNEY. — The  good  old-fashioned  baking  bean. 
The  Leans  are  of  large  size  and  very  rich  in  flavor.  A 
wonderful  yielder  on  strong  soil.  Gur  stock  is  extra 
■select  Northern  grown.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c,  prepaid.  Not 
prepaid:  3 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.75. 


PRICES  OF  FIELD  BEANS  WILE  BE  GOYERNED  BY 
THE  MARKET.  Ask  for  quotations,  we  always,  sell  at 
the  lowest  rates  consistent  with  best  quality* 


Our  free  Cultural  Leaflet  on  Field  Beans  tells  how  to 
get  the  biggest  yields.  Ask  for  it  with  your  order. 


The  best  seeds  are  worth  a certain  price, 
fixed  by  trade  and  crop  conditions.  If  you 
pay  more  than  tliat  price,  your  money  isn’t 
nortli  what  it  should  be.  If  you  pay  less  the 
seeds  aren’t.  The  way  to  be  sure  that  both 
seeds  and  price  are  right  is  to  buy  Isbell’s 
Seeds. 


This  Will  Prove  It. 

“I  bought  some  of  your  Improved  Michigan 
Pea  Beans  for  seed  and  I have  a very  fancy 
crop  of  Beans.  IJ'ould  like  to  sell  them  to  you 
for  seed  Beans.  They  are  too  nice  a Bean  to 
sell  to  the  elevator.”— HILLMAN,'  Conk- 
lin, Mich.  ; 


‘‘Am  more  than  pleased  zvith  the  seed.  The 
beans,  lo  bu.zhel,  I got  today,  people  have  been 
running  to  me  to  get  seed  since  they  save  in  the 
paper  the  acreage  I vuas  going  to  put  in.  I got 
Beans,  same  kind  from  another  source,  but  your 
seed  is  far  more  ez'en  than  zjuhat  I raised.” — 
MARION  RULL,  Star  Prairie,  Wis. 


‘‘Please  send  me  at  once  prices  on  and  samples 
of  your  White  Pea  Beans.  I zvish  to  get  75  to 
100  bushels  of  beans  for  seed  purposes,  in  Da- 
kota and  lozva,  and  your  beans  -were  recom- 
mended to  me  by  the  U.  S.  Department  of 
Agriculture.” — GEO.  MENAGH,  Denison,  la. 


“Last  spring  I sent  to  you  for  seeds,  and  they 
were  all  O.  K.  Your  Isbell’s  Golden  Butter 
Wax  Bush  Beans  are  the  best  wax  beans  I have 
ever  planted.  I haz'e  told  a number  of  niv 
friends  about  them  and- hope  they  zuill  send  to 
you  for  some  of  them.” — HENRY  J.  LAW- 
RENCE, Laconia,  Belknap  Co.,  N.  H. 


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


22  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


I 

ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 

ISBELL’S  CHOICE  TABLE  BEETS 


Detroit  Dark  Red. 


Crosby’s  Egyptian 

The  Great  Extra  Early  Money  Maker  for  Market  Growers. 

A very  superior  Extra  Early  strain  of  Garden  Beet  which 
has  been  carefully  selected  for  years  by  Mr.  Crosby,  a noted 
market  gardener  near  Boston,  one  of  the  most  critical  mar- 
kets in  the  country.  This  Beet  excels  in  handsome  form, 
a good  size,  small  tops,  very  small  tap-root,  fine  quality, 
and  above  all,  quick,  rapid  growth.  The  flesh  is  deep  red.  Takes  on 
its  turnip  shape  very  early,  a decided  advantage  for  forcing  for  real 
early  market,  and  especially  for  a market  where  Beets  are  sold  in 
bunches.  A favorite  sort  in  all  sections  of  the  country.  Ready  for 
use  in  45  to  50  days.  Pkt„,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  30c;  lb.,  85c,  prepaid. 
5 lbs.  for  $3.50,  not  prepaid. 


The  best  results  are  obtained  on  a deep,  rich,  sandy 
loam.  Sow  as  early  as  the  gr«)und  can  be  prepared, 
in  drills  18  inches  apart,  and  thin  ont  to  3 or  4 inches  in  rows. 
No  vegetable  in  the  whole  garden  can  be  utilized  a longer  time 
than  Reets,  Planting  in  succession,  yon  can  still  be  having  tender 
greens  when  the  roots  are  pulled  for  canning.  Beets  are  easily 
stored  in  cellar  or  house,  packed  in  boxes  with  sand,  for  use  dur- 
ing the  winter. 

Always  sow  in  freshly  prepared  soil,  whilch  should  be  pressed 
firmly  over  the  seed.  For  succession  sow  at  intervals  up  to  July 
15th.  P’or  winter  use  sow  from  June  25th  to  August  10th.  One 
ounce  will  sow"  50  feet_pf  row,  5 tO'  6 pounds  are  required  per  acre. 

For  field  culture  the  rows  should  be  2%  feet  apart  and 
covered  three-fourths  inch  deep. 

“3Iag-0-Tite”  will  prevent  maggots  from  spoiling  your 
beet  roots. 

Beets  are  so  easy  to  grow  that  you  should  plant  at 
least  a row  or  two  in  your  garden.  They  may  be  cooked 
and  sliced  for  salads;  buttered  beets  are  delicious;  a few 
jars  of  pickled  beets  will  be  a treat  in  the  winter, 

Detroit  Dark  Red 

Best  for  Home,  Market  or  Canner. 

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

For  Market  Gardeners  Detroit  Dark  Red  is  the  best 
main  crop  sort  known.  It  is  unusually  attractive  on  the 
being  of  perfect  globe  form.  Leaves  dark 
green  shaded  with  red.  The  tops  are  small  and  grow 
upright.  Ready  for 
use  in  50  to  55  days. 

Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % 
lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25, 
prepaid.  5 lbs.  for 
$4.75,  not  prepaid. 


For 

Bunching 

and 

Family 

Use. 


Extra  Early  Egyptian 


Excellent  for  the  first  early  crop.  Very  early,  with  very  small  tap- 
root; flesh  dark  red,  hard,  crisp  and  tender  when  young.  The  roots 
are  rounded  on  top  but  flat  at  bottom  end;  leaves  green  and  red. 
Suitable  for  forcing.  Fine  for  canning  and  pickling.  Ready  for  use 
in  40  to  45  days.  Trial  ground  tests  reveal  splendid  uniformity  in 
size  and  shape  of  roots  of  our  strain.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  30c; 
lb.,  $1.00,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $4.50,  not  prepaid. 


Early  Model 


The 

Market 

Gardener’s 

Favorite. 


Early  Model. 


Fine  for  Bunching  and 
Family  Use. 

Early  Model  is  a perfect  globe 
in  shape,  with  very  small  tap- 
root and  the  colc-r  of  the  flesh  is 
equal  to  that  of  the  best  long 
Beets.  The  foliage  is  very  small.  The  Beets  are 
smooth  and  of  deepest  blood  red  color,  and  they 
quickly  attain  a good  size.  The  flesh  is 
decidedly  tender,  sweet  and  free  from 
fibre.  Very  attractive  for  bunch- 
ing, for  early  use;  splendid  sort 

for  canning,  color  and  quality  being  extra  fine.  Ready  for 
use  in  50  to  55  days.  Pkt,,  Ibci;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  40c;  lb., 
$1.25,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $5.00,  not  prepaid. 

Edmand’s  Blood  Turnip 

A good  variety  to  follow  the  extra  early  sorts,  and  one 
of  the  best  for  winter  use.  Skin  and  flesh  are  both  dark 
red  and  the  quality  is  good;  very  tender  and  a good  keeper. 
The  Beets  do  not  grow  large  and  coarse,  have  small  tops 
and  can  be  planted  close.  Ready  for  use  in  50  to  55  days. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c,  prepaid.  5 lbs',  for 
$3.00,  not  prepaid. 


The  Early  Planting  of  Beets  may  be  followed  by  Bush 
Beans,  Carrots,  Sweet  Corn,  Pickling  Cucumbers,  Endive, 
Kohl  Rabi,  Lettuce,  Radish  or  Turnip.  In  this  way  you  may 
raise  two  crops  on  the  same  land. 


Crosby’s  Early 
Egyptian. 


Beets  for  Winter 

Beets  for  winter  use  may  be  planted  as  late  as  August. 
They  will  be  plenty  big  enough  toi  can  or  store  before  cold 
weather  stops  their  growth.  Plant  Beet  seed  after  early 
crops  are  out  of  the  way,  as  well  as  early  in  spring. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  23 


FOR  COOKING  TABLE  BEETS  for  canning 


Extra 

Early 

Eclipse. 

Popular 

for  the 

Home 

Garden. 

Very 

Fine 

Quality. 


F'oi’  early  market  use  we  recommend  Extra  Early  Egyptian.  For 

▼ dnCtlCo  second  early  Crosby’s  Egyptian,  Isbell’s  Early  Blood  Turnip  and 
Crimson  Globe.  For  main  crop  for  market  and  home  use  Detroit  Dark  Red,  also 
Crimson  Globe,  the  latter  variety  being  one  of  the  very  best  for  pickling. 

For  fall  and  winter  use  plant  Edniand’s  Blood  Turnip,  Half  Long  and 
Jjong  Dark  Red.  Some  of  the  best  home  garden  varieties  are  Eclipse, 

Early  Model,  Crimson  Globe  and  Half  Long  Blood. 

SUCCESSION  PUANTINGS. — After  early  Beets  the  following  crops  may 
be  planted  to  advantage:  Bush  Beans,  Bate  Cabbage,  Chinese  Cabbage, 

Sweet  Corn,  Corn  Salad,  Pickling  Cucumbers,  Endive,  Kale,  Kohl 
Lettuce,  Parsley,  Peas,  Winter  Radish,  Rutabaga,  Swiss  Chard  and  Ti  i 

Extra  Early  Eclipse 

Eclipse  is  a very  small  round,  uniform-shaped  beet  which 
is  practically  as  early  as  the  Early  I'dat  Egyptian,  and  of 
exceptionally  fine  quality.  Color  is  glos«y  red,  not  of  as 
dark  color  as  Crosby’s  Egyptian  and  Detroit  Dark  Red. 

The  beets  are  smooth,  with  very  small  tap-root.  Flesh 
bright  red  with  lighter  zones.  It  is  especially  popular  as 
a,  family  beet  and  for  greens.  Ready  for  use  in  40  to  45 
days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  35c;  lb.,  80c,  prepaid,  5 
lbs.  for  JgS.OO,  not  prepaid. 

Half  Long  Dark  Blood 

The  flesh  is  rich,  dark  red,  distinctly  zoned,  very  sweet, 
crisp  and  tender.  Excellent  to  slice  for  pickles.  It  retains 
its  good  quality  longer  than  other  sorts.  Splendid  for  fall 
and  winter  use,  being  a long  keeper.  Popular  with  many 
gardeners.  Ready  for  use  in  60  to  70  days.  Fkt.,  5c;  oz., 
lOc;  % lb.,  25c;  lb.,  65c,  prepaid. 


For  Early 
For  Summer 
For  Main  Crop 


IsbeU’s 

Improved 

Early 

Blood 

Turnip. 


Swiss  Chard 

SPINACH  BEET  OR  SUMMER  SPINACH 

This  fine  vegetable  gives  large  returns  for 
little  care;  it  yields  a constant  crop  from 
July  until  winter.  The  leaves  of  Swiss  Chard 
are  used  for  greens  the  same  as  spinach  or 
beet  tops;  they  are  equal  in  quality  and 
easier  to  prepare  than  spinach,  and  far  su- 
perior to  beets.  Sow  early  in  spring,  in  rows 
16  inches  apart,  and  thin  out  to  6 inches 
apart  in  the  rows.  It  can  be  used  all  sum- 
mer when  spinach  is  not  available.  Later 
the  leaves  grow  very  large,  with  broad,  flat, 
pure  white  stems,  which  may  be  cooked  like 
Asparagus  or  Celery  or  made  into  very  good 
pickles.  Gardeners  make  good  money  using 
Swiss  Chard  as  a catch-crop,  it  gives  quick 
results.  Fine  for  poultry  as  green  feed  or 
pasture. 

UUCUULUS.— Stalks  very  large  and  thick: 
pure  white.  Leaves  nicely  curled.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  45c;  lb.,  $1.25,  prepaid. 

PLANT  ISBELL’S  SEEDS. 

As  They  Grow — Their  Fame  Grows. 


IsbelEs  Improved  Early  Blood  Turnip 

This  splendid  beet  is  early,  and  of  extra  fine  quality. 

The  color  is  a rich  dark  red,  and  shape  is  globular.  It 
is  free  from  side  or  fibrous  roots,  being  always  smooth. 

It  is  excellent  for  forcing  for  a main  or  summer 
crop,  or  for  use  in  winter,  as  i/t  is  a good  keeper.  It 
always  cuts  and  cooks  a rich,  dark  blood-red;  it  is 
tender,  sweet  and  crisp  and  is  in  every  way  the  standard 
sort  for  the  home  gardener.  Ready  for  use  in  45  days.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  15;  ^4  lb.,  45c;  lb.,  $1.40,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $5.50,  not  prepaid. 

Crimson  Globe 

Very  fine  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,  nearly  all  deep  red.  The 
beets  are  entirely  free  from  fibrous  rootlets,  having  only  a slender 
tap-root.  This  beet  is  extensively  planted  for  second  early  and  main 
crop  purposes.  Does  well  here  and  in  the  South.  No  up-to-dat© 
grower  can  afford  to  be  without  this  most  excellent  new  sort.  Ready 
for  use  in  50  to  55  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25', 
prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $5.00,  not  prepaid. 

Long  Dark  Red 

Very  dark  red;  sweet,  tender,  good  winter  keeper;  stands  di' 
weather  better  than  any  other  beet,  and  keeps  longest.  Ready  for 
use  in  65  to  75  days.  Popular  for  fall  and  winter  use.  In  rich  ground, 
it  may  be  sown  with  advantage  in  July  or  August,  as  a second  crop. 
It  will  not  be  injured  by  the  October  frosts  and  will  produce  in  great 
abundance.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz;,,  10c;  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  70c. 

Mixed  Beet  Seed 

This  is  a very  carefully  prepared  mixture  of  best  sorts  for  table 
use.  A small  quantity  of  Mixed  Beet  seed  wdll  supply  you  with  beets 
throughout  the  season  for  table  use,  canning  and  storing  for  winter. 

Pkt.,  .5c;  oz..  lOc;  % lb-,  35c; 
lb.,  750,  prepaid. 


Long 
Bioud  Red. 


24  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Alanimotli 


lyon^r  Kp(I 


>iancel 


Mangels  and  Sugar  Beets 

CULTURE. — Roth  Mongrels  anti  Sugar  Beets  require  deep,  well  en 
riched  soil.  Sow  in  May  or  June  in  rows  18  inches  to  2 feet 
and  (>  to  8 iiielies  in  the  row.  Young  plants 
may  be  transplanted  to  fill  up  vacaneies.  As 
soon  as  frost  oecurs,  tUg  the  crop.  For  winter 
store  in  cellar  or  in  pits,  5 to  6 lbs.  per  acre. 

The  A’alue  of  Sugar  Beets  and  Mangels  for 
stoek  feeding  is  elearly  seen  in  the  improved 
health  and  eondition  of  the  animals,  the  in- 
creased flow  and  quality  of  milk  from  cows  and 
the  saving  in  fodder.  They  yield  enormously  and 
can  be  grown  at  trifling  cost.  Everyone  who 
keeps  even  <^ne  cow  should  grow  a patch  of 
either  Mangels  or  Sugar  Beets  for  winter  feed. 

They  make  excellent  and  rich  feed  for  poultry. 

Mammoth  Long  Red  Mangel 

Isbell’s  Select  Strain,  often  growing  from  2 4 
to  30  inches  in  length,  weighing  from  25  to  35 
lbs.  We  place  this  grand  variety  at  the  head 
of  the  list  and  believe  it  deserves  first  i-)lace. 

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

Oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  20c;  lb.,  55c,  postpaid.  5 lbs., 

$2.25,  not  prepaid. 

Golden  Giant  Mangel 

A grand  yellow  Mangel,  wonderfully  prolific, 
yielding  1,000  to  2,000  bushels  per  acre  on  good 
soil.  Quality  high,  best  and  sweetest  for  milch 
cows.  The  roots  of  this  variety  are  not  quite 
as  long  as  the  Mammoth  Long  Red  and  more 
oval  shaped  at  the  bottom.  We  take  great 
pleasure  in  offering  such  a valuable  sort.  Oz., 

10c;  % lb.,  20c;  lb.,  50c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $2.00, 
not  prepaid. 


Giant 

Feeding 

Sugar 

aiangel. 


Giant  Feeding 
Half  Sugar  Mangel 


Yields 
20  Tons 
Rich 
Feed 
per  Acre 


By  skillful  breeding  there  has  been 
developed  in  Giant  Feeding  Sugar 
Beets  a sort  much  more  valuable  for 
feeding  purposes  than  the  old  sorts 
of  Mangels.  Yields  nearly  as  much 
per  acre  as  Mangels,  and  is  much 
easier  handled,  keeps  better  and  is  in 
every  way  most  valuable  to  the  farm- 
er. Roots  large,  oval  in  form,  with 
small  top.  Oz„  10c;  % lb.,  20c;  lb.,  55c,  pre- 
paid. 5 lbs.,  $2.25,  not  prepaid. 

Danish  Giant  Sludstrup 

This  new  mangel  has  attained  the  highest 
honor  in  agricultural  circles  in  Denmark, 
where  mangels  are  as  important  as  corn  is  here.  Sludstrup  pro- 
duces a large,  long  reddish -yellow  root,  growing  more  than  half 
above  ground  and  is  easily  harvested.  It  excels  any  other  variety 
in  weight  feeding  value,  and  yield.  Our  seed  comes  from  the  best 
Danish  grower.  Oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  lb.,  65c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $2.50, 
not  prepaid. 

Sugar  Beet  Seed 

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

Vilmorin’s  Improved 
Sugar 

Contains  a large  percentage  of  sugar 
and  is  a good  yielder.  The  roots  are 
ripe  and  in  condition  to  harvest  when 
the  lower  leaves  show  a yellow  tinge 
and  begin  to  droop.  Oz.,  10c;  % lb., 

25c;  lb.,  J5c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $3.25, 
not  prepaid. 

Grow  More  Roots 

Mangels  are  considered  indispensable 
where  stock  of  any  kind  is  kept.  From 
an  economical  point  of  view,  the  Man- 
gel crop  is  one  of  the  most  profitable 
on  the  farm.  15  to  20  tons  of  roots 
per  acre  is  not  unusual,  and  the  cost  in 
labor  and  seed  is  very  little. 

Mangels  are  valuable  as  green  feed 
for  winter  feeding  of  poultry.  Feed  the 
roots  raw  at  the  rate  of  about  2 5 
pounds  per  hundred  hens  per  day. 

PIJVNT  ISBELL’S  SEEDS.— “AS 

THEY  GROW,  THEIR  FAME  GROWS.’’ 


part 


Golden  Tankard  Mangel 

The  flesh  is  rich  deep  yellow,  differing  in  this 
respect  from  other  Mangels,  surpassing  them  in 
milk  producing  qualities.  Sheep  and  other  stock 
thrive  on  this  variety.  The  roots  are  of  large  dia- 
meter, tapering  quickly  at  bottom,  which  is  quite 
broad,  with  only  a small  tap-root.  It  yields  an 
enormous  bulk  on  good  land.  Oz.,  10c;  ^ lb., 
25e;  lb.,  60c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $2.50,  not  prepaid. 

Giant  Red  Eckendorf  Mangel 

The  Eckendorf  Mangels  are  phenomenal  yield- 
ers  and  are  easily  harvested,  the  root  grow- 
ing to  the  largest  part  above  the  ground.  A 
splendid  long  keeper.  Roots  are  smooth,  of  cylin- 
drical shape,  and  weigh  from  15  to  25  pounds 
apiece.  Oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  lb.,  65,  prepaid. 
5 lb.,  $2.75,  not  prepaid. 


Golden  Tankard  Mangel — Very 


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General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  25 


ISBELL’S  CABBAGE  SEED 


Isbell’s  Lightning  Express. 


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

For  early  use,  sow  seeds  of  the  early  kinds  in  the  hot- 
beds or  in  a box  in  the  house  the  last  of  January  or  early 
in  February;  transplant  to  the  open  ground  in  April,  in 
I'ows  2 feet  apart  and  18  inches  in  the  row;  or  sow  a bed 
of  seed  outside  as  soon  as  the  soil  can  be  worked.  Trans- 
plant in  about  four  weeks. 

For  second  early  Cabbage,  sow  in  April  and  transi^Iant 
in  May.  For  late  Cabbage,  sow  in  May  and  transplant 
in  July  in  rows  3 feet  apart  and  2 feet  in  the  row.  In 
transplanting,  it  is  important  that  plants  be  set  down  to 
the  first  leaf.  Use  “Mag-O-Tite”  to  destroy  the  Cabbage 
Maggot,  see  page  14.3. 

IsbelPs  Lightning  Express 

The  Earliest  Hard  Heading  Cabbage  in  Cultivation. 

ISBELL’S  LIGHTNING  EXPRESS  combines  earliness 
with  solidity,  good  size,  delicious  llavor,  tenderness  and 
productiveness.  We  have  no  hesitancy  in  mak- 
ing the  bold  claim  that  it  is  the  Earliest 
Cabbage  in  Cultivation.  It  has  produced  fine 
marketable  heads  in  70  days  from  the  sowing 
of  the  seed.  A valuable  feature  is  its  compact- 
ness of  growth.  Over  14,000  heads  can  be 
grown  on  an  acre  of  any  good  grouvid  suffi- 
ciently fertilized.  Very  hardy,  permitting 
earliest  planting.  We  can  recommend  Isbell’s  Lightning 
Express  Cabbage  to  the  market  gardener,  trucker  and 
private  planter.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  $1.00;  lb., 
$3.50,  prepaid. 


Isbell’s  Selected  Early 
Jersey  Wakefield 

Very  Early — Solid — Good. 

This  old  and  rightly  popular  sort 
needs  no  description,  but  our  friends 
will  find  that  our  strain  is  the  genu- 
ine article.  We  grow  it  on  Long  Is- 
land, where  the  variety  originated, 
and  where  the  soil  and  climate  are 
best  suited  to  produce  the  purest  and 
most  vigorous  stock.  This  is  very  im- 
portant for  it  starts  off  with  strength 
and  vigor  and  frequently  matures  in 
100  days  from  seed  sowing.  Heads 
cone-shaped  and  very  solid.  Pkt.,  5c; 

9z.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.50,  prepaid, 

Volga  or  Early 
Stonehead 

A Profitable  Market  Sort. 

Plants  set  out  July  9th  on  very 
ordinary  soil,  produced  large,  solid 
heads  by  the  10th  of  October — two  or 
three  weeks  earlier  than  other  large 
kinds.  The  plant  is  nearly  all  head, 
having  few  outside  leaves.  The  heads 
are  nearly  as  round  and  hard  as  Dan- 
ish Ball  Head,  while  they  are  much 
larger  and  heavier,  often  weighing 
15  pounds  each.  Silvery-green  color, 
of  low  growth,  with  spreading  leaves 
and  short  stem. 

The  quality  of  this  Cabbage  is  verj'  fine;  it  is  a great  keeper. 

The  Volga  will  succeed  well  in  the  Southern  States.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  ^ lb., 
$1.00;  lb.,  $3.75,  prepaid. 

Many  Gardeners  lose  hundreds  of  dollars  every  year  by  not  starting  their  crops 
earlier  in  the  spring.  This  is  especially  true  with  Cabbage,  Tomatoes,  Beets, 
Sweet  Corn  and  early  Potatoes. 


Isbell’s  Early  Superb 

The  evenest  heading  and  most 
superb  Cabbage  in  cultivation.  Ex- 
tra early,  round-headed.  See  des- 
cription under  novelties.  Pkt.,  15c. 


i 

j 


Charleston  or 
Large  Wakefield 

An  Improved  and  Larger  Form  of 
Jersey  Wakefield. 

Charleston  Wakefield  requires 
only  about  ten  days  or  two  weeks 
more  time  to  reach  marketable 
size,  but  as  ft  comes  immediately 
after  the  earliest  varieties  and 
yields  fully  twice  the  crop,  it  is 
highly  esteemed  everywhere  by 
market  gardeners.  It  is  almost 
impossible  to  induce  the  large 
Eastern  gardeners  to  plant  any 
other  variety  for  second  early. 
The  head  is  slightly  mare  rounded 
than  the  early  strain.  CharJestfm 
Wakefield  is  a good  keeper,  aim 
may  be  planted  late  as  a second 
crop.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c;  ^ lb.,  75c; 
lb..  $2.50,  prepaid. 


For  Cabbage  Plants  see  page  79. 


26  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


DEPENDABLE  CABBAGE  SURE  CROP 


GOOD  SEED  is  of  the  utmost  importance  in  all 
crops,  and  no  doubt  it  Inus  a greater  ell’ect  on 
the  final  outcome  of  the  Cabbage  <*rop  than  any 
other.  Do  not  throw  away  any  chance  of  su<-- 
cess  by  using  poor  seed.  Seed  taken  from  select- 
ed heads  grown  under  proper  conditions  will  re- 
pay you  many  times  at  harvest  for  its  extra 
cost.  In  buying  Isbell’s  strains  of  Cabbage 
you  take  the  first  step  in  the  right  direction. 

Cabbage  requires  rich,  deep,  mellow  soil, 
high  manuring  and  good  culture  to  obtain 
fine,  solid  heads  and  a big  crop.  I'or  Cabbage 
worms  dust  with  “Slug  Shot.”  For  Cabbage 
lice  use  “Black  Feaf  40.”  To  destroy  Root 
ilaggots  use  “Mag-O-Tite,”  see  page  143. 

One  ounce  of  seed  produces  2,500  to  3,000 
plants.  4 ounces  will  grow  enough  plants  to 
set  one  acre. 

For  early  market  and  home  use  we  recom- 
mend Isbell’s  I.ightning  Express  and  Ear 
Jersey  Vakeneld,  with  Isbell  s Superb 
Copenhagen  Market  coming  in  a few 
later.  For  second  early.  Glory  of  Enkhuizen 
and  All-Head  are  among  the  best,  while  for 
main  crop  and  winter  use  Ave  rely  upon  Dan- 
ish Roundhead,  Danish  Ballhead,  Isbell’s 
Jackson  Winter  and  Premium  Flat  Dutch. 


Glory  of  Enkhuizen 

This  splendid  sort  is  gaining  in  popularity  each  year  as  people 
learn  of  its  many  desirable  qualities.  It  is  one  of  the  very  earl- 
iest, has  round,  solid  white  heads  of  good  size,  fine  ribbed,  and  is 
of  excellent  quality.  The  outer  leaves  are  globe-shaped,  permit- 
ting close  planting.  This  is  not  only  a great  Cabbage  for  second 
early  market  use,  but  it  is  also  profitable  to  raise  for  fall  use. 
Ready  for  market  in  90  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  % lb.,  $1.15; 
lb.,  $3.85,  prepaid. 

All  Head  Early  or  Faultless 

The  deej),  flat  heads  are  remarkably  solid,  very  uniform  in 
color,  form  and  size.  The  hard  heads  grow  so  free  from  spread- 
ing leaves  that  fully  1,000  more  heads  than  usual  with  large 
Cabbage  can  be  grown  to  the  acre.  It  is  the  most  thoroughbred 
of  all  American  Cabbages.  Very  popular  amongst  the  kraut  grow- 
ers. Makes  a fine  winter  Cabbage  if  sown  late.  Ready  for  market 
in  100  days.  Pkt.,  lOc;  cz.,  30c;  % lb.,  80c;  lb.,  $3.75,  prepaid. 


All  Head  Early. 

All  Seasons— Good  Early  and  Late 

One  of  the  finest  for  second  early  or  late,  growing 
to  a large  size  quickly  and  surely.  The  heads  are  ex- 
tremely hard  and  solid,  round,  flattened  at  top.  It  is 
called  “All  Seasons”  because  it  is  good  for  autumni 
as  well  as  early  summer.  Even  under  adverse  condi- 
tions it  is  a sure  header,  and  though  planted  late,  irt 
keeps  well.  Desirable  for  kraut.  Ready  for  market 
in  110  days.  Pkt,,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  85c;  lb., 
$3.00,  prepaid. 

Chinese  Cabbage— Paoting 

The  best  sure-heading  Chinese  Cabbage  to  grow 
during  the  summ.er  months.  It  will  not  burn  and  will 
make  a nice  large  head.  Quality  unexcelled.  Does 
well  at  all  seasons,  is  of  vigorous  growth  and  free 
from  insects.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  30c;  oz.,  50c;  !!>•• 

$1.50;  lb.,  $5,00,  prepaid. 


Profitable  Early  3Iarket  Sort. 


Our  seed  comes  direct  from  the  originator  at  Copen- 
hagen. A valuable  new'  early  Cabbage  from  Denmark,  pro- 
ducing a large,  globe-shaped  head,  v-hich  comes  into  mar- 
ket along  with  Charleston  Wakefield.  Stands  longer  in 
field  without  bursting,  t ran  any  other  variety.  Produces 
fine  large  heads  of  light  green  color,  averaging  ten  lbs. 
in  weight;  uniform  in  shape  an’ I size  and  very  solid,  with 
few  loose  leaves.  It  is  a vigorous  grower  and  an  excellent 
keeper'.  Grows  close  to  the  ground  on  a short  stem,  has 
few  outer  leaves,  permitting  close  planting.  The  entire 
crop  can  be  harvested  at  one  time.  Does  well  in  the  South. 
It  is  one  of  the  leading  market  sorts.  Ready  for  market 
in  85  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  35c;  oz.,  40c;  % lb.,  $1.35; 
lb.,  .$4.00,  prepaid. 


New  Copenhagen 
Market. 


New  Copenhagen  Market 


A Field  of  Copenhagen  3Iarket  Cabbage. 


For  Cabbage  Plants  see  page  79. 


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General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  27 


FOR  HOME  CABBAGE  FOR  MARKET 


Savoy  Cabbage 

Savoy  Cabbages  have  crimped  leaves  and  are  more 
tender,  of  mihler  and  sweeter  flavor  than  the  (inooth- 
leaved  varieties;  their  flavor  will  improve  after  beinfr 
Frosted.  They  are  equal  in  quality  to  Cauliihiwer  and 
make  a good  substitue  for  it  where  this  vegetable  can- 
not be  grown. 

The  Savoy  Cabbages  are  great  favorite*  for  the  pri- 
vate garden  on  account  of  their  superior  flavor,  and  are 
used  extensively  for  salads.  To  those  whO'  have  never 
grown  it,  “Savoy  Quality”  will  be  a pleasant  surprise. 
Try  a packet  this  year.  HEKE  ARE  THE  BEST  SA- 
^ OY  VARIETIES : 

Earliest  of  All  Savoy 

Forms  medium  sized,  very  solid  heads,  with 
leaves  finely  crimped.  Without  question  the  earli- 
est and  finest  Savoy;  its  fine  appearance  and  deli- 
cate, sweet  flavor  is  unexcelled.  A fine  salad  cab- 
bage of  equal  value  to  the  market  gardener  and 
private  garden.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  ,S5c;  ^ lb.,  $1.20; 
lb.,  $1.25,  prepaid. 


Drumhead  Savoy 


Drumhead  Savoj  . 


„1 


Red  Cabbage 


Everv  home  garden  should  contain  at  least  a few  plants  of 
Red  Cabbage.  The  house-wife  prizes  them  for  pickling,  salads  and 
slaw;  boiled  down  with  a .iuicy  apple.  Red  Calbbage  makes  one 
of  the  most  delicious  dishes.  Red  Cabbage  for  market  is  a 
profitable  crop  to  grow.  For  early  crop  start  seed  in  hot-bed. 

Danish  Red  Stonehead 

A new  variety  put  on  the  market 
for  the  first  time  only  a few  years  ago. 
It  is  the  most  solid  and  compact  of 
all  red  varieties,  sure  heading  and 
tender.  The  plants  are  of  compact 
growth  and  head  up  very  uniformly. 
The  heads  are  of  medium  size,  doi  not 
crack,  and  even  in  late  spring,  when 
all  other  varieties  have  burst,  the 
heads  of  the  Danish  Stonehead  come 
out  of  storage  hard  and  sound.  The 
rich  dark  red  color  extends  to  the 
center  of  the  head,  making  it  valu- 
able for  market  and  for  pickling. 
The  hardest  and  most  solid  headed 
of  all  Cabbage,  barring  none.  Danish 
grown  seed.  Pkt.,  15ci;  % oz.,  30c; 
oz.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.50;  lb.,  $5.00,  pre- 
paid. 

Improved  Red  Dutch 

An  excellent  early  variety,  tender 
and  of  finest  fiavor.  Round  heads  of 
medium  size  and  very  solid;  fine  for 
pickling  and  for  winter  use.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  80c;  lb.,  $2.75,  prepaid. 

Mammoth  Rock  Red 

The  largest  of  the  Red  Cabbages 
and  a sure  header;  heads  round,  very 
solid,  weighing  10  to  12  lbs.,  and  an 
attractive  red  color.  A very  hardy  va- 
riety. Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  ^ lb.,  $1.00; 
lb.,  $3.25,  prepaid. 


The  quality  and  flavor  of  this  “Crumpled  Deaf 
cabbage  is  very  superior;  grown  in  fall  and  allowed 
to  be  touched  by  frost,  it  is  sweet,  delicate  and 
most  delicious.  A general  favorite  for  home  and 

market.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.75, 
prepaid. 


Chinese  Cabbage. 


MAG-O-TITE  will  protect  your  crops  against  the  ravages  of 
the  destructive  Root  Maggot  and  other  garden  pests,  making  it 
possible  to  grow  fine  crops  of  Radishes,  Turnips,  Cabbage,  Onions, 
Kale,  Cauliflower.  Also  use  Mag-O-Tite  on  Aster  Plants.  See 
page  143. 


Red  Danish  Stonehead. 

New  Chinese  Cabbage 

PE-TSAI— PEKING. 

A wonderful  new  salad  plant.  All  who  like  to  try 
new  things  in  the  vegetable  kingdom  will  find  Chi-, 
nese  Cabbage  a real  pleasure.  Not  hard  to  grow — 
but  rare,  nevertheless,  delicious  in  taste. — valued  , 
highly  by  epicures.  Chinese  Cabbage  resembles  Cel-  j 
ery,  and  yet  is  like  Cos  Dettuce.  Firm,  crisp  heads,  I 
easily  blanched.  A long  keeper.  E'xcMlent  cooked 
as  greens  or  as  a salad.  Full  directions  on  every 
packet  of  seeds  so  that  you  will  have  no  trouble 
growing  it.  Not  hardy  to  frost,  but  does  best  in 
cool  weather.  Pkt.,  10c;  ^ oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c;  % 
lb.,  $1.25;  lb.,  $4.25,  prepaid.  | 

Many  Gardeners  make  a sowing  of  the  mid-  ^ 
season  varieties  of  Cabbage  in  the  cold  frame  dur- ' 
ing  March.  All  Seasons  and  Succession  are  excellent 
varieties. 


All  Seasons — Good  for  Early  and  Date  Planting. 


28  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


CABBAGE 


Danish  “Railhead” 


Isbell’s  True  Danish  Ballhead  is  the  Surest  Grow- 
injr.  Surest  Ileatliu!;.  Surest  Keepius,  Surest  Selling. 
Best  Shipping  and  Finest  Quality  Cabbage  Known. 


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

Danish  Ballhead  Air?‘ef„Vespe! 

daily  adapted  to  the  more  northerly  states.  The 
hardiness,  solidity  and  weight  of  heads  is  truly 
wonderful.  They  will  weigh  one-fourth  more  than 
other  varieties  of  eciual  size.  It  is  not  necessary 
to  dispose  of  the  crop  in  the  fall,  if  market  prices 
are  not  satisfactory.  The  crop  can  be  stored  just 
as  safely  as  potatoes,  and  this,  together  with  its 
surprising  solidity,  are  the  crowning  merits  of 
Danish  Ball  Head.  Ready  for  market  in  120  days. 

Especially  recommended  for  Michigan,  Ohio, 
Pennsylvania,  New  York,  Minnesota,  Wisconsin 
and  other  northern  states.  Pkt.,  lOc;  oz.,  30c; 
lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.50,  prepaid. 

Isbell’s  Surehead 

Well  known  variety  and  one  of 
the  very  best  late  Cabbages.  Heads 
are  very  uniform  in  shape,  of  the 
Flat  Dutch  type,  weighing  ordinari- 
ly from  10  to  15  pounds  each.  Of 
very  fine  quality,  solid  and  of  fine 
texture.  Certain  toi  head,  drought 
resisting,  about  10  days 
earlier  than  Danish 
Ball  Head.  Grown  ex- 
tensively for  winter 
use,  as  it  is  one  of  the 
best  keepers'.  We  rec- 
ommend Surehead  for 
the  home  garden.  No  seed  can  be 
offered  of  better  quality  than  ours. 

Ready  for  market  in  110  days. 

Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  80c;  lb., 

$2,75.  prepaid. 

Isbell’s  Early  Superb 

The  evenest  heading  and  most 
superb  Cabbage  in  cultivation.  Ex- 
tra early,  round-headed.  See  de-  Isbell's 
scription  under  novelties.  Pkt.,  15c'.  Surehead 


If  you  grow  cabbage  extensively  for  market  ask  for 
Isbell’s  Wholesale  Market  Gardener’s  Price  List. 


Early  Winningstadt 

One  of  the  best  early  sorts  for 
general  use  and  an  old  favorite 
everywhere.  Its  great  hardiness 
permits  early  planting;  sure  to 
head,  suffering  less  from  Cabbage 
worm  than  most  other  sorts.  Heads 
ted,  very  hard  and  of  uniform 
shape.  A good  keeper,  winter  or 
summer.  Good  for  kraut  mak- 
Ready  for  market  in  90 
Pkt,,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  Ai  lb*» 
lb„  $2.50,  prepaid. 

Early  Flat  Dutch 

standard  second  early  sort, 
sure  solid  header,  of  even  size, 
weight  10  to  12  pounds  each, 
fine  grained  and  of  good  flavor. 
Stands  long  without  bursting. 
It  succeeds  everywhere  and  is 
particularly  suited  to  the  South, 
it  resists  heat  well.  Ready  for 
in  100  days,  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.50,  prepaid. 

“Last  year  I planted  your  Early  Market 
Copenhagen  Cabbage  seed  and  raised  the 
finest  cabbage  1 ever  saw.  I am  very 
anxious  to  plant  more  of  your  seeds.  They  are  the  best  I 
ever  planted.” — MRS.  A.  H.  BOUSE,  Tipton  County,  Ind. 

Henderson  Succession 


Danish 

Grown. 


Danish 

Ballhead. 


Henderson’s 

Succession. 


Intermediate  between  the  Early  Flat  Dutch  and  the  Date 
Flat  Dutch.  Heads  are  large  and  flattened  and  run  uniform 
in  size  and  shape.  The  heads  are  solid,  keep  well  and  are 
of  splendid  quality;  the  color  is  a beautiful  light  green. 
This,  as  a second  early,  is  a favorite  with  market  gardeners. 
Its  great  productiveness,  sure  cropping  and  long-keeping 
qualities  make  Succession  one  of  the  best  for  general  use. 
Ready  for  market  in  110  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz,.,  25c:;  ^ lb., 
80c;  lb.,  $2.75,  prepaid. 

Autumn  King  or  World  Beater 

A variety  with  dark  green  or  bluish  green  leaves  that 
are  attractive  on  the  market.  Heads  are  extra  large, 
flat,  rounded  at  top,  firm  and  very  solid.  Good  keeper. 
The  absence  of  many  large,  outer  leaves  permits  more 
plants  to  the  acre  than  most  large  late  varieties,  and 
this  feature  makes  it  nice  for  home  gardens  also.  Eating 
quality  is  very  good,  the  heads  being  fine  grained,  tender 
and  deliciously  flavored.  Probably  the  largest  headed  of 
all  cabbages,  requires  strong  soil  for  best  results.  Ready 
for  market  in  110  to  120  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c; 

U).,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.50,  prepaid. 


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


Mag-O-Tite  will  protect  your  cabbage  crop  against 
root  maggots  and  other  garden  pests. 

For  Cabbage  Plants  see  page  79. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  29 


CABBAGE 

Danish  “Roundhead” 


The  Short-Stemmed  Type  of  the  Famous 
Danish  ‘‘Ball-Head” 


DANISH  ROUND  HEAD  CABBAGE.— Althougrh  of 
vei'y  robust  growth,  has  rather  less  outer  leaves  than 
the  original  strain  of  Danish  Ballhead,  and  many 
growers  consider  it  better  able  to  resist  blight.  In 
fact  it  is  as  vigorous  in  growth  as  the  best  Ameri- 
can varieties.  The  heads  are  fully  as  large  and 
even  heavier  and  of  equally  good  quality,  matur- 
ing a few  days  earlier.  Heads  are  beautiful 
white  when  trimmed  and  keep  fully  as  well 
when  stored. 

THE  OKIGINAE  DANISH  BAUUHEAD  Cabbage 
has  become  very  popular  with  market  growers  on 
account  of  the  extreme  solidity  and  great  weight 
of  the  heads  as  well  as  for  its  superior  keeping 
qualities.  At  the  same  time,  however,  there  has 
always  been  more  or  less  objection  to  the  rather 
long  stem  of  this  variety.  For  this  reason  a shorter 
stem  type  has  been  selected  and  bred  up  until  it  is 
now  very  uniform.  This  shorter  stem  strain  has  been 
named  DANISH  ROUND  HEAD. 

Our  seed  of  this  short-stem  strain  is  direct  from  the 
same  grower  in  Denmark  who  furnishes  our  long-stem 
strain.  Ready  for  market  in  115  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c; 
Vt  lb.,  .‘i>1.00;  lb.,  $3.50,  prepaid. 

Mag-O-Tite  will  destroy  the  Root  Maggot,  see  page  143. 


Hollander  or  Dutch 
Winter 


Isbell’s  Premium  Flat 
Dutch  Cabbage 

Continued  care  and  critical  selection  on 
the  part  of  our  grower  have  given  us  a 
very  thoroughbred  strain  of  this  stand- 
ard Cabbage.  The  heads 
are  off  thei  blfuish- 
green  color,  flat  on  top, 
and  are  soflid  a,nd 
large.  Has  no  useless 
outer  leaves  and  grows 
low  with  short  stem.  It 
cuts  white  and  crisp,  the 
flavor  is  excellent  wl'th 
no  stringiness.  This 
strain  is  slightly  earlier 
and  quicker  growing 
than  most  of  the  Prem- 
ium Flat  Dutch  that  is 
offered  and  is  quite  free 
from  a tendency  to 
burst.  We  do  not  hesi- 
itate  to  recommend  our 
stock  to  even  the  largest  growers,  as  it  has  been 
so  long  bred  to  a standard  that  it  can  truly  be 
called  a pedigree  strain.  Our  seed  has  come  from 
the  same  grower  for  over  twenty  years.  Ready 
for  market  in  12  5 days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c; 
lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $3.25,  prepaid. 


98  PER  CENT  PERFECT. 

Mr.  S.  J.  Davis,  Jackson’s  progressive  Gardener, 
says  this: 

“I  want  some  Danish  Ballhead  Seed  of  the  same 
strain  you  gai'e  me  last  year.  I had  four  acres  and 
ninety-eight  out  of  every  hundred  plants  grezu  into  ab- 
solutely perfect  heads.  There  will  be  some  good  money 
in  that  crop  and  I want  to  get  more  seed  like  it.” 


"‘We  haz’e  been  using  yozir  seeds  for  about  thirteen  ■ 
years  and  are  well  pleased  zvith  Quality  and  Quantity.  Isbell’s 

Vozi  have  been  very  prompt  and  accurate.” — M.  F.  .Jackson  Winter. 
KREIDER,  Atlanta,  Tex. 


A strain  of  Danish  Ballhead. — As  a 

winter  keeper  and  for  spring  market  this 
cabbage  can  hardly  be  excelled.  In  many 
cabbage  grovqng  sections  it  is  the  lead- 
ing winter  sort.  Very  hardy;  heads  are 
medium  size,  averaging 
about  eight  pounds,  very 
solid,  round,  of  white 
color,  quality  the  very 
best.  It  is  as  natural 
for  this  cabbage  to 
form  a head  as  to  form 
leaves,  and  reports  of 
99  marketable  heads 
from  100  plants  are  of 
frequent  occurence.  Fo’’ 
shipping  during 
winter  and  early 
it  is  a leader.  A woi 
derful  keeper.  Read\ 
for  market  in  120  days. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz,,  25c;  % lb., 

80c;  lb.,  $3.00,prepaid. 


Hollander  or 
Dutch  Winter. 


Isbell’s  Jackson  Winter 
Cabbage 

THE  KING  OF  AUL  CABBAGES  FOB  WINTER 
KEEPING. 

This  splendid  variety  was  brought 
intO'  this  country  from  the  Fatherland 
by  a good  old  German  gardener,  who 
had  no  rame  for  it.  Our  market  gar- 
deners have  grown  it  for  several  years 
with  great  success.  The  head  is  of  good 
size,  very  hard  and  heavy,  and  has  remarkable 
keeping  qualities.  It  is  very  profitable  for  late 
spring  sales  after  other  sorts  are  gone,  as  it  then 
commands  high  prices  owing  to  its  fresh  green  col- 
or, good  size  and  excellent  quality.  Another  strong- 
point  is  its  ability  to  stand  transplantng  and  long 
and  continued  dry  weather  better  than  any  other  sort 
we  know  of.  Our  seed  has  been  thoroughly  accli- 
mated by  several  years’  growth  in  America.  Ready 
for  market  in  120  to  125  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c; 
% lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.25,  prepaid. 


30  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Oxheart 


Oxheart  or  Guerande 


CARROTS  TABLE  VARIETIES 


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

Cn^TTIBE.  It  is  best  to  sow  as  early  in,  the  spring  ag  the  ground  is  fit  to  work,  though  good 
crops  may  be  grown  from  sowing  as  late  as  June  15th.  Prepare  the  ground  thoroughly  and  sow  in 
drills  12  to  24  inches  apart,  using  from  4 to^  5 pounds  to  the  acre.  It  is  necessary  to  sow  Carrots 
quite  thickly.  Sowing  a few*  quick  germinating  seeds  with  the  carrot,  as  Lettuce  or  R'adish,  is  a 
help  in  cultivating  the  rows. 

Cover  1/4  to  V2  inch  deep  and  firm  the  soil  well  around  the  seeds.  Keep  the  weeds  back  and  thin 
the  plants  later  to  3 or  4 inches  apart.  On  heavy  and  hard  soils,  plant  th©  shorter  and  earlier  va- 
rieties for  satisfactory  results.  One  ounce  will  sow  a row  100  feet  long, 

Isbell's  Select  Chantenay 

An  elegant  hunching  carrot  and  early  main 
crop  sort  for  the  market  gardener.  A first- 
class  table  variety;  stump-rooted,  and  about 
5 to  6 inches  long,  and  broad-shouldered. 

The  flesh  is  of  a beautiful,  rich  orange  color 
and  of  the  finest  quality;  is  medium  early 
with  small  tops.  Undoubtedly  one  of  th© 
best  in  quality  for  the  market  and  private 
garden.  Very  desirable  as  a field  sort.  A 
splendid  keeper.  Ready  for  table  use  in  60} 
days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  45c;  lb., 

$1.25,  prepaid.  5 Ibs^  for  $5.00,  not  prepaid. 

Earliest  Scarlet  Forcing 

Also  called  French  Forcing  or  French  Horn. 

The  earliest  of  all  carrots  and  best  for  forc- 
ing, also  suited  for  home  garden  for  quick 
crop.  Extra  fine  quality.  Roots  nearly 
round,  2 to  2%  inches  in  length,  of  rich 
orange-red.  Ready  for  table  in  50  days. 

Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  45c;  lb.,  $1.25. 


Oxheart  is  intermediate  as  to  length  between  the 
half-long  varieties  (such  as  Danvers  and  the  Scarlet 
Horn  Carrot)  but  is  much  thicker  than  the  latter,  at- 
taining at  the  top  from  3 to  4 inches  in  diameter.  Of  very  fine  quality 
for  the  table  and  is  easy  to  harvest.  A favorite  for  the  home  garden. 
Best  strain  obtainable.  Ready  for  table  in  65  days.  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  10c; 
^ lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $3.50,  not  prepaiu. 


Danvers  Half  Long 


This  is  a broad-shouldered  Carrot  of  cylindrical  form  about  7 to  8 
inches  in  length  by  2%  inches  in  diameter  at  the  shoulder.  Color,  or^ 
ange-red;  skin  smooth;  cooking  qualities  superb.  Well  known  for  the 
essential  qualities  of  uniform  size,  smoothness,  sweetness,  flavor  and 
deep  color.  Ready  for  table  in  70  days.  PkL,  5c;  ozl,  10c;  % lb., 
30c;  lb.,  90c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $3.50,  not  prepaid. 


Early  Scarlet  Horn 


Extra  Fine 
Quality. 


Stump-rooted.  Popular  for  forcing  and  early  garden  use.  Roots  are 
of  medium  size,  3 to  4 inches  long;  flesh  deep  orange,  fine  grained,  of 
agreeable  sweet  flavor;  small  top.  Fine  for  bunching  for  the  market. 
Ready  for  taole  in  55  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90ci,  pre- 
paid. 5 lbs.  for  $3.50,  not  prepaid. 

Improved  Long  Orange 

The  roots  grow  uniform  and  smooth,  8 to  10  inches  long,  of  large  size 
and  deep,  rich  orange  color.  It  is  a good  keeper  and  of  fine  quality  for 
table  use,  also  highly  nutritious  for  stock.  Ready  for  table  in  7 5 days. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  lb.v  80c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $3.25,  not 
prepaid. 

FIELD  CARROTS 

Carrots  will  pay  you  well  if  sown  for  a feeding  crop’  for  cows,  horses 
or  sheep.  A large  yield  can  be  taken  from  a small  piece  of  ground  and 
at  least  a small  crop  should  be  raised  every  year.  Sow  any  time  before 
July  1st,  in  row  24  to  30  inches  apart.  Thin  to  6 inches  in  th©  row. 
Two  to  three  pounds  of  seed  to  the  acre. 

ISBEIX’S  VICTORIA. — Largest  and  best  feeding  Carrot  of  the  yellow 
varieties.  The  roots  are  very  large  and  thick  through  of  symmetrical 
shape  and  splendid  quality.  Color  is  orange-red.  Exceptionally  heavy 
cropper.  Oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $5.50,  not  prepaid. 

ISBELL’S  MAUDE  S. — The  Great  Stock  Carrot.  This  is  the  heaviest 
cropping  Carrot  grown.  The  flesh  is  white,  crisp,  solid  and  very  sweet  in 
flavor.  Oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  lb.,  70c;  prepaid,  lbs,  for  $3.00,  not  prepaid. 

LARGE  WHITE  BELGIAN. — Flesh  and  skin  white.  Old  favorite  stock 
carrot.  Oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  lb.,  70c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $3.00,  not  prepaid. 

LARGE  YELLOW  BELGIAN. — Like  Large  White  Belgian,  except  in. 
color.  Oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  30c;  lb.,  80c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  for  $3.25,  not  prepaid. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  31 


SNOW-WHITE  CAULIFLOWER  DELICIOUS 


The  Cauliflower,  although  one  of  the  most  delicious  vegetables,  is  but  little  grown  execept  by  professional  gardeners 
because  of  the  erroneous  notion  that  it  is  so  difficult  to  grow  that  only  skilled  gardeners  can  produce  it.  Anyone  will 
be  reasonably  certain  of  success  with  this  most  desirable  vegetable  if  he  carefully  follows  the  cultural  duections  given 
in  our  Free  Leaflet  on  Cauliflower  Culture.  Ask  for  it. 


Isbell’s  Extra  Select  Snowball  Cauliflower. 


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

Cauliflower  may  be  protected  from  the  sun  and  aided  in  blanch- 
ing by  breaking  off  the  large  leaves  and  laying  same  over  the 
heads. 

The  successful  Market  Gardener  knows  that  it  pays  to  spend 
the  money  for  good  Cauliflower  seed.  Certainly  it  costs  move,  but 
why  save  a few  cents  on  seed  and  lose  a feW  hundred  dollars  on 
the  crop.  The  seed  we  offer  you  can  be  depended  upon  absolutely 
to  be  as  good  as  can  be  produced.  If  you  a-e  market  gardening  or 
trucking,  ask  for  our  “Gardener’s  Wholesale  Price  List.’’ 

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

One  ounce  of  seed  will  produce  2,000  to  2,500  plants.  To  kill 
the  worms  on  Cauliflower  dust  with  “Slug  Shot.’’  For  green  lice 
use  “Black  Loaf  40.’’  Apply  “Mag-O-Tite’’  to  destroy  the  Root 
Maggot.  See  page  143. 

Isbell’s  Extra  Select  Snowball 

Isbell’s  Danish  Grown  Extra  Select  Early  Snowball  Cauliflower 
is  unquestionably  the  earliest  and  surest  heading  Cauliflower  now 
known.  No  better  strain  has  ever  been  found. 

No  variety  produces  more  deep,  solid  heads  of  such  pure  snowy 


Early  Snowball  . , , . 

This  also  is  Danish  grown  seed  but  matures  a 
than  Isbell’s  Extra  Select  Snowball.  It  is  a good  reliaoie 
strain  of  Cauliflower  for  the  home  garden,  producing  gooa 
sized  heads  of  snow-white  color.  Ready  for  market  m 105 
days.  Pkt.,  20c;  % oz.,  60c;  % oz.,  $1.00;  oz.,  $1.15;  % lb., 
$6.00. 

Extra  Early  Dwarf  Erfurt 

A remarkable  sure  heading  Cauliflower.  Of  dwarf  ^bit 
with  short  outside  leaves.  The  heads  when  ready  for  mar- 
ket are  of  medium  to  large  size,  snow  white,  exceptionally 
deep  and  of  finest  quality.  It  will  ^i^e  excellent  results 
either  in  the  home  garden  or  for  market  and  is  Planted 
extensively  in  some  sections  for  forcing.  V^here  ext  erne 
earliness  is  not  the  greatest  consideration  we  recommend 
this  strain  after  having  proven  it  far  superior  to  many 
stocks  offered  as  Snowball.  Ready  for  market  in  105  days. 
Pkt.,  25c;  % oz.,  15c;  % oz.i,  $1.25;  1 OA.,  $2.00;  % lb., 
$1.00,  prepaid. 

Early  Favorite 

The  best  sort  for  inexperienced  growers,  as  it  will  h^d 
when  conditions  are  unfavorable.  It  forms  large,  firm, 
fine-grained  heads  as  white  as  snow.  It 
either  for  an  early  or  late  crop.  Ready  for  market  in  110 
days.  Pkt.,  20c;  % oz.,  65c;  oz.,  $1.00;  % lb.,  $3.50,  prepaid. 

( Autumn  Giant 

Valuable  late  variety.  Heads  very  large;  extremely 
white-  firm,  compact;  remain  a long  time  fit  for  use.  In 
southern  localities  Autumn  Giant  meets  with  favor  as  a 
laree  heading  late  fall  sort.  A vigorous  grower,  long- 
stafked  with  large  foliage,.  Ready  for  market  in  125  days. 
Pkt. ,10c;  % oz.,  35c;  oz.,  60c;  % lb.,  $2.25,  prepaid. 


wh’teness  and  such  excel- 
soiid  and  deep  are  the  near- 
Lhat  they  weigh 
heads  of  equal  size, 
habit  makes  it 
more  on  the  same 
be  done  with  any 
short  stemmed,  with 


lent  quality.  So  extremely 
ly  globe-shaped  heads 
heavier  than  other 
Its  close  growing,  compacit 
possible  to  plant  one-third 
space  of  ground  than  can 
other  variety.  It  is  very 
pointed,  dark  green  leaves. 


erect, 

growing  closely  to  the  head.  Plants  may  be'  set  as  near  as 
18  inches,  each  way  to  each  other  and  still  produce  good 
results,.  The  inner  leaves  fold  over  the  head,  thus  natur- 
rally  protecting  it  from  sunburn  and  insuring  snowy  white- 
ness. Ready  for  market  in  100  days. 

Every  seed  that  we  will  send  out  in  1922  was  grown  by 
the  most  renowned  Cauliflower  specialist  in  Denmark. 

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

MANY  THOUSAND  CAULIFLOWER  GROWERS  whc 
planted  Isbell’s  Snowball  in  past  seasons  are  ready  to  say 
that  Isbell’s  strain  is  ABSOLUTELY  THE  BEST  for  either 
early  or  late,  for  family  or  market  garden,  for  fo’-cTng  oii 
cold  frames.  EARLIEST  OF  ALL,  EASIEST  GROIVN, 
SUREST  HEADER.  Pkt.,  25c;  % oz.,  15c;  Va  oz.,  $1.35; 
oz.,  $2.25;  ^4  lb.,  $8.00,  prepaid.  Write  for  quantity  prices. 

New  Danish  Dry  Weather 

Especially  Adapted  to  Resist  Drought. 

This  new  strain  originated  in  Denmark,  but  has  been 
fully  tested  in  America,  producing  large,  solid,  pure  white 
heads,  maturing  later  than  Early  Snowball.  It  is  in  all 
respects  a first-class  Cauliflower,  and  is  especially  adapted 
to  dry  situations  and  to  resist  drought.  Like  all  other 
Cauliflowers  it  requires  high  culture.  Ready  for  market 
in  110  days.  Best  quality  Danish  grown  seed.  Pkt.,  25c; 
% oz.,  15c;  % oz.,  $1.35;  oz.,  $2.25;  1/4  lb.,  .$8.00,  prepaid. 

For  Cauliflower  Plants,  See  Page  19. 


You 

Try  this  Recipe 

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


Danish  Dry-Weather  Cauliflower, 


32  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Perfected  ^Ahite  Plume. 


Perfected  White  Plume 

Perfected  White  Plume  is  the  finest 
strain  of  White  Plume  Celery  grown. 
This  variety  is  most  widely  known  and 
highly  valued  by  market  gardeners 
throughout  the  northern  country.  It  is 
the  recognized  best  of  the  white  varieties. 
Not  only  does  the  stem  whiten,  but  the 
leaf  itself,  especially  every  inner  leaf,  as- 
sumes the  attractive  -white  color.  Well- 
grown  White  Plume  is  simply  perfect, 
both  in  palatability  and  beauty,  but  is  not 
recommended  as  a long  keeper.  Our 
strain  is  extra  choice.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  }J5c; 
% lb.,  80c;  lb.,  $2.15,  prepaid. 


“Last  year  I took  the  Blue  Ribbons  at 
our  County  Fair  on  Self  Blanching  Celery 
and  the  White  Plume.  Seed  secured  from 
you.” — M.  RULL.  Star  Prairie,  W’is. 


CRISP  CELERY  TENDER 

Ct’LTURP. — -Cclerj'  seed  is  slow  to  germinate  and  ample  time  must  be 
given.  Sow  thinly;  cover  liglitly.  Keep  constantly  moist.  Count  on  about 
l.oOO  plants  per  ounce  of  seed,  or  Sk  Ih.  per  acre.  When  the  seealing  plants 
are  three  inehes  high  they  should  be  clipped  at  the  top  for  stocky  growth, 
or  else  transplanted.  Celerj'  is  mostly  grown  under  flat  culture,  without 
trenches,  in  rows  3 to  5 feet  apart.  For  home  use  Celery  is  often  grown 
in  doid>le  rowh,  10  inches  apart  without  trenching,  and  banked  for  winter 
storage  .just  where  it  grows,  without  lifting.  Our  leaflet  on  Celery  Cul- 
ture free  on  application. 

Celery  is  ready  to  use  in  about  125  days  from  time  seed  is  planted. 

Of  the  Self-Blanching  Early  Varieties  the  Golden  Self -Blanching  is  the 

finest  and  most  generally  known.  It  is  the  best  market  sort. 

White  Plume  is  the  earliest  Celery  in  cultivation. 

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

Winter  Queen  is  a long  keeper  and  stands  shipping  well. 

Extra  Select  Golden  Self-Blanching  Grovm  Seed. 

Our  seed  of  this  variety  comes  to  us  every  season  direct  from  the  origin- 
ator in  France,  and  our  rapidly  increasing  trade  is  abundant  evidence  of 
its  high  quality.  It  is  now  the  leading  sort  on  all  markets  as  an  early 
Celery.  For  market  use  it  is  preferred  to  White  Plume,  because  it  does  not 
wilt  so  soon  and  its  rich  yellow  color  is  very  attractive.  The  stalks  are 
heavier,  and  it  comes  into  market  almost  as  soon  as  any  other  sort.  It  is 
of  dwarf,  compact  habit  and  blanches  readily.  The  very  handsome  color 
of  the  crisp,  heavy  stalks,  their  freedom  from  stringiness  and  excellent 
flavor  make  this  a market  favorite.  Best  quality  French  seed,  pkt, 
15c;  % oz.,  40c;  oz.,  60c;  % lb.,  .$2.25;  lb.,  .$7.50,  prepaid. 

Golden  Self-Blanching 

We  offer  American  grown  seed  of  this  leading  variety.  This  seed  was 
grown  from  the  best  selected  French  stock  seed.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  Sk 
lb.,  $1.25;  lb.,  $4.50,  prepaid. 

DWARF  GOEDEX  HEART. — In  many  Celery  growing  districts  this  is 
extensively  grown.  It  is  a distinct  and  handsome  sort.  When  bleached 
the  heart  is  golden-yellow;  solid,  showy  and  attractive.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz,,  20c; 
1/4  lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.75,  prepaid. 

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

20c;  % lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.75,  prei>aid. 

GIANT  PASCAE. — No  other  sort  equals  Giant  Pascal  for  Avinter  use  at 
home  and  for  nearby  markets.  It  is  too  crisp  for  shipping.  The  stalks  are 
remarkably  large,  crisp  and  brittle,  fine  nutty  flavor.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c; 
% lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00,  prepaid. 

AVINTER  QUEEN. — Best  winter  sort — a money  maker  for  the  market 
gardener;  of  compact  growth;  ribs  very  solid  and  blanch  to  a beautiful 
creamy- white.  Crisp,  solid,  with  delicious  nutty  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
25c;  % lb.,  80c;  lb.,  $2.75,  prepaid. 

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

Celeriac  or  Turnip-Rooted  Celery 

An  easily  grown  vegetable  that  should  be  in  every  garden.  Forms  a 
turnip  shaped  root  with  flavor  of  fine  Celery.  Splendid  for  stew.s.  soups 
and  sala,ds,,  or  boiled  like  Parsnips. 

EARGE  SMOOTH  PR.YGUE. — Most  satisfactory  variety.  It  is  smooth, 
with  few  rootlets,  of  finest  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.50. 


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


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General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  33 


ISBELL’S  MICHIGAN-GROWN  SWEET  CORN 


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Fresh  Sweet 


Our  seed  is  mainly  grown  in  Michigan,  where  little  Field  Com  is  planted,  and  where 
there  is  much  wooded  and  rolling  country,  so  that  hybridization  is  reduced  to  a minSi> 
mum.  Moreover,  the  season  is  short  and  conducive  to  an  early  habit  of  maturity. 

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

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

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

3Iarket  Gardeners  and  private  planters  should  keep  in  mind  the  important  fact  that 
Sweet  Corn  produced  in  the  North  is  earlier  and  more  hardy  than 
the  same  variety  grow^n  farther  South.  We  do  not  think  it  is  too 
much  to  claim  that  nearly  all  our  varieties  of  Sweet  Corn  are  easily 
five  to  eight  days  earlier  than  the  same  varieties  produced  elsewhere. 
This  means  a great  deal  to  the  gardener  w'ho  wishes  to  have  his 
com  first  on  the  market,  for  it  is  then  that  the  best  prices  are 
obtained. 

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

For  Home  Garden. — For  first  early  plant  Early  Dawn  and  Belle 
Isle;  second  early,  Golden  Bantam,  Isbell’s  Prolific  and  Black  Mex- 
ican; for  late  crop,  Country  Gentleman  and  Sto well’s  Evergreen,. 

The  Market  Gardener  finds  Extra  Early  Adams,  Early  Cory,  Early 
Minnesota  and  Mammoth  White  Cory  are  best  in  order  of  earliness, 
while  Evergreen  and  Country  Gentleman  form  the  bulk  of  the 
main  crop  planting. 

For  Canning.. — Early  Cory  is  used  extensively  in  Maine  and 
Corn — All  her  own.  New  England,  while  elsewhere  canners  plant  Stowell’s  Evergreen, 

Early  Evergreen,  White  Evergreen,  and  Country  Gentleman. 


ARISTOCRAT 

A Qyality  Corn. 

One  of  the  most  de- 
sirable early  dwarf 
sorts.  Ears  7 inches 
long,  8 to  10  rowed, 
with  broad  kernels, 
extremely  sweet  and 
tender.  Very  produc- 
tive and  the  best  of 
* the  red-cob  varieties. 
Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  30c; 
prepaid.  3 lbs.,  65c; 
10  lbs.,  $2.00;  25  lbs., 
$4.25,  not  prepaid. 


Isbell’s  Early  Dawn. 


NOTICE. 

Prices  on  Sweet  Com 
by  the  packet  and  one 
pound  include  postage. 
When  larger  quanti- 
ties are  wanted  by 
parcel  post,  add  post- 
age according  to  zone 
rate,  see  map  on  sec- 
ond page  of  this  cat- 
alog— 3 pounds  of 
Sweet  Com  packed 
lake  postage  for  4 lbs., 
etc. 


Isbell’s  Early  Dawn 


The  Earliest  Sweet  Com  in  Cultivation.  This  Extra  Early  Sweet  Corn  of 
our  own  introduction  is  a remarkably  early  variety.  It  is  earlier  than  our 


Queen  of  Earlies,  but  the  ears 
hardy,  withstanding  cold,  wet 
The  stalks  grow  about  3%  to  4 
less  than  two  good  ears,  some- 
is  white  and  very  sweet.  On 
ness  Isbell’s  Early  Dawn  sweet 
planting  far  north.  Ready  to 
10c;  lb.,  30c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  3 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs, 


are  smaller.  It  is  extremely 
weather  to  a wonderful  degree, 
feet  high  and  rarely  produce 
times  three  or  four.  The  grain 
account  of  its  extreme  earli- 
Corn  is  especially  adapted  for 
use  in  60  days.  Targe  pkt., 
$2.00;  25  lbs.,  .$4.25, 


Golden  Bantam 


THE  QUAEITY  SWEET  CORN.  Golden  Bantam  is  a dwarf  growing  early 
variety.  The  plant  attains  a height  of  three  to  four  feet,  usually 
bearing  two  or  more  ears  from  five  to  six  inches  long  to  a stalk. 

These  ears  are  compactly  filled  with  kernels  which,  when  ready  for 
the  table,  are  a cream-yellow,  so  deliciously  sweet,  tender  and  milky 
that  some  people  claim  that  “it  is  the  sweetest  corn  on  eartn.” 

Golden  Bantam  is  suited  for  extra  early  and  later  plantings  up  to 
July  15th.  For  market  and  home  garden.  Ready  to  use  in  70  days. 

Targe  pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  30c,  prepaid.  Nat  prepaid,  3 Ibsk,  65c;  10  lbs., 

$2.00;  25  lbs.,  $4.25. 


Isbell’s  Belle  Isle 


AS  EARTY  AS  PEEP  O’  DAY,  RUT  MUCH  TARGER.  Next  to 
qur  Early  Dawn,  this  is,  in  our  estimation,  the  best  Early  Sweet 


Corn.  This  season  it  ripened 
and  averaged  at  least  25  per 
point  is,  that  it  bears  its  ears 
the  ground  as  the  other  Ex- 
istic  brings  the  ears  up  into 
turity  and  also  making  the 
and  of  vigorous  growth.  The 
most  of  the  late  sorts.  Ready  to 
lb.,  30c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid. 


up  ahead  of  Peep  O’Day 
cent  larger.  Another  strong 
just  about  twice  as  far  from 
tra  Earlies.  This  character- 
the  sun,  thus  hastening  ma- 
picking  much  easier.  Hardy 
table  quality  is  equal  to 
in  65  days.  Targe  pkt.,  10c; 
lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $2.00;  25  lbs.,  $4.25. 


Extra  Early  Adams 


Ready  for  the  table  62  days  after  germination.  Not  a sugar  corn, 
but  decidedly  more  hardy,  permitting  earliest  planting,  and  on  this 
account  it  is  of  much  value  to  the  gardener.  Targe  pkt.,  10c;  Ib.^ 
25c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  3 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.50;  25  lbs.,  $3..50. 


Isbell’s  New  Snowflake  Sweet  Corn — See  page  5 and  color  plate. 


SWEET  CORN  SEED  weighs  from 
4b  to  50  pounds  to  the  bushel,  accord- 
ing to  variety,  therefore  we  quote  by 
the  pound  instead  of  measure. 

Golden  Bantam — 
The  Quality- 
Sweet  Com. 


34  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


ISBELL’S  . FIRST.  QUALITY  SWEET  CORN 


Isbell’s  Queen  of  Earlies 


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

It  is  not  quite  so  early  as  Isbell’s  Early  Dawn  or  New  Belle  Isle,  but  is 
among  the  earliest.  Can  be  planted  nearly  as  early  as  Extra  Early  Peas. 
The  stalks  grow  about  41/2  feet  in  height,  and  produce  rarely  less  than  two 
and  sometimes  three  well  developed  ears  from  five  to  seven  inches  in  length. 
If  the  ground  is  well  fertilized  it  is  enormously  productive.  Grain  deep,  wide, 
tender,  sweet  and  juicv.  Earge  pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  30c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  3 
lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  .152.00  ; 25  lbs.,  S?4.25. 

Mammoth  White  Cory 

The  great  popularity  of  this  early  Sweet  Corn  is  due  to_  the 
fact  that  it  Avas  successfully  bred  for  three  important  qualities — 

Earliiiess,  Size,  Sweetness.  Placed  in  whichever  order  you  wish, 
these  are  the  dominant  characteristics  of  this  favorite  corn.  The 
ears  are  12-rowed,  7 inches  long,  white-cobbed  and  covered  with 
very  large  white  grains  of  good  quality.  Earge  pkt.,  10c;  lb., 

25c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  3 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.75;  25  lbs.,  $4.00. 

Early  White  Cob  Cory 

^yell  known  old  variety.  The  stalks  are  usually  4%  feet  high 
and  bear  2 or  even  3 ears,  which  are  8-rowed,  with  large,  some- 
Avhat  coarse,  but  A'ery  sweet  and  tender  grain.  One  of  the  very 
best  extra  early  sorts  for  the  market  and  home  garden.  Selected 
for  white  cob  and  white  kernels.  Earge  pkt.,  lOc;  lb.,  25ci,  pre- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  3 lbs,,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.75;  25  lbs.,  $4.00., 


Early  Minnesota 


This  old  and  deservedly  popular  variety  is  one  of  the  best 
early  sorts  for  the  market  and  private  garden.  The  stalks  grow 
about  5 feet  high,  bearing  one  or  two  ears,  which  are  7 to  8 
inches  long  and  8 roAved,  kernels  \’ery  broad,  sweet  and  tender, 
not  shrinking  much  in  drying.  Earge  pkt.,  5c;  lb.,  25c,  prepaid. 
Not  prepaid,  3 lbs.,  50c;  10  lbs.,  .$1.50;  25  lbs.,  $3.25.^ 


Peep  O’Day 


The  well  known  early  A’ariety,  at  following  prices f^Earge 
pkt.,  5c;  lb.,  25c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  3 lbs.,  50c;  10  lbs.,  $1.50. 


Second  Early  Varieties 


Queen  of  Earlies. 


Isbell’s  Prolific 


THE  EARGEST  EARED  EAREY  SWEET  CORN. — It  is  a very  difficult  matter 
■ to  combine  earliness  and  size  with  good  flavor  and  sweetness  in  any  one  variety, 
but  in  this  very  valuable  characteristic  Isbell’s  Prolific  has  out-classed  all  Sweet 
I Corn  to  date.  It  is  a vigorous  and  healthy  growing  sort,  with  stalks  about  51^ 

I feet  high.  Ears  are  9 inches  long,  set  about  18  inches  from  the  ground  and  are 
’ well  filled  up  to  the  tip  with  large,  deep  grains  as  tender  and  sweet  as  Stowell’s. 
Can  be  planted  very  early,  as  it  germinates  strongly.  Very  popular  sort  in  home 
^and  market  gardens.  Earge  pkt.,  10c;  lbs.,  30c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  3 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $2.0(1. 

Early  Champion 

AN  EXCEEEENT  SECOND  EAREY  SORT.  As  sAveet  as  any  variety.  Yields  extra  well  and  is 

ready  for  use  in  seventy  to  seventy-five 
days  after  planting.  The  ears  are  6 to  S 
inches  long,  12  to  14  rowed,  and  kernels 
pure  white,  very  large  and  deep  for  an 
early  corn.  GroAvs  about  5 to  6 feet  high, 
usually  Avith  tAA'oi  ears  to  the  stalk. Earge 
pkt.,  5c;  lb.,  25c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid, 
3 lbs.,  50c;  10  lbs.,  $1.50;  25  lbs.,  $3.25. 


Isbell  8 
Prolific 


Mammoth 
W^nite  Cory. 


DeLue’s  Golden  Giant 

/ As  Good  as  Golden  Bantam  to  Eat  and  Very  Much  Earger.  , 

That  sentence  will  describe  this  splendid  neAV  sort  to  you  in 
the  best  Avay.  You  all  know  how  tenderly  delicious  and  sweet; 
Golden  Bantam  is.  See  page  5 and  color  plate. 

Black  Mexican 

Everyone  who  has  ever  eaten  this  corn  remembers  it 
ii>l  iIk-  ih  li<'i()U.<;  .'-weetness  and  fine  grain  qualities,  mak- 
t taore  and  more  of  a faA'orite  every  year.  Eight 
0-roAved;  ears  about  8 inches  long;  kernels  bluish 
purple  to  black  and  rather  flat.  This  corn,  when 
in  condition  for  the  table,  cooks  clear  white, 
but  the  ripe  grain,  is  black  or  bluish- 
black.  For  family  use  we  consider 
it  the  most  desirable  second  early 
sort  Earge  pkt.,  10c;  Ib.,  30c,  pre- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  3 lbs.,  65c;  10[ 
lbs.,  .$2.00. 

Early  Evergreen 

A fine  neAV  sort  identical  in  flavor, 1 
^ shape  and  size  of  grain  with  Stowell’s 
EA’ergreen,  but  about  10  days  earlier. 
The  ears  grow  about  8 inches  long.l 
are  12  to  14  rowed  and  remain  ten-' 
der  a remarkably  long  time.  It  isl 
splendid  for  truckers  and  private' 
gardeners,  as  it  furnishes  a succesion 
to  the  second  early  sorts.  Eargeji 
pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  25c,  prepaid.  Not  pre- 
paid, 3 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs„  $1.65;  25 
lbs.,  .$3,75.  ^ 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  35 


MAIN  CROP 


SWEET  CORN 


ISBETjL.’S  'SEEI>8 
\I\vays  The  Same — Always 
Good. 


The  Main  Crop  Quality  Corn. 


ISBELE’S  SEEDS 
As  They  Grow — Tlieir 
Fame  Grows. 


Country  Gentleman 

THE  aiOST  DEEICIOUS  SWEET  CORN. 

Country  Gentleman  or  Shoe  Peg:  is  the  finest  and  sweet- 
est of  all  Sweet  Corns  for  the  table.  It  can  be  identified 
easily  by  the  irregular  arrangement  of  thei  kernels  on  the 
col>,  and  when  once  used  no  other  sort  is  quite 
good  enough.  The  milky  kernels  are  plump, 
pearly  white  and  tender.  A very  heavy  husk 
protects  this  Corn  so  that  it  retains  its  ten- 
derness and  keeps  it  “in  the  milk’’  a surpris- 
ingly long  time.  Another  good  point  is  its 
prolificacy,  rarely  producing  less  than  three 
ears  to  the  stalk.  Ears  average  8 to  9 inches  in  length; 
cobs  small  and  grain  is  very  deep.  Earge  pkt.,  lOc;  Ih., 
30c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  3 lbs.,  70c;  10  lbs.,  $2.00;  25 
lbs.  for  .$4,25. 


Golden  Evergreen 

THE  MAIN  CROP  “QUAEITY”  CORN. 

This  new  variety  combines  the  size  of  ear  of  the  Ever- 
green type  with  the  color  and  delicious  quality  of  the 
Golden  Bantam.  The  ears  are  6 to  8 inches  long,  well 
filled  wdth  deep  kernels  of  rich  yellow  color. 

In  quality  it  is  fully  equal  to  the  famous 
Golden  Bantam.  Some  of  our  growers  main- 
tain that  it  is  superior  in  flavor  and  sweet- 
ness to  any  other  sweet  corn.  For  the  home 
garden  and  fancy  market  trade  it  is  a great 
acquisition,  as  it  furnishes  larger  ears  and 
prolongs  the  season.  Plant  both  the  Bantam  and  the 
Golden  Evergreen  and  hare  a supply  of  the'  very  best  sweet 
corn  during  the  entire  season.  Earge  pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  30c, 
prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  3 lbs.,  70c ; 10  lbs.,  $2.00;  35  lbs.,  $4.50, 


Stowell’s  Evergreen 

The  Standard  Main  Crop  Variety. 

Michigan  grown,  carefully  selected.  Considered  every^ 
where  as  the  standard  main  crop  variety  of  sweet  corn  for 
market  and  home  use.  The  strong,  vigorous  staiks  grow  6 
to  7 feet  high,  and  produce  ears  8 inches  long  which  have 
16  or  more  rows  of  the  finest  sugary  grains.  The  reputa- 
tion of  this  variety  for  productiveness  is  well  and  long  es- 
tablished, and  the  fine,  rich  fla/or  and  sweetness  of  the 
deep-set,  tender,  white  grains  have  made  it  a great  and 
popular  favorite. 

Our  Michigan  grown  stock  of  Stowell’s  Evergreen  Corn 
is  recognized  everywhere  as  the  best  type  of  its  class.  Our 
strain  is  large  eared,  hardy,  productive,  sweet  and  tender, 
and  remains  a long  time  in  cooking  condition.  Earge  pkt., 
5c;  lb.,  25c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  3 lbs.,  55c;  10  lbs., 
$1.50;  25  lbs.,  for  $3.50. 

New  White  Evergreen 

This  is  similar  in  quality,  type  of  ear,  etc.,  to  Stoweil’s 
Evergreen,  but  the  kernels  are  clear  white.  This  is  a most 
valuable  feature,  as  the  color  is  more  attractive  and  in  ad- 
dition it  is  almost  “everlasting’’  evergreen.  When  canned 
or  evaporated  it  retains  its  whiteness.  White  Evergreen 
makes  strong,  vigorous  stalks  about  7 feet  in  height.  The 
ears  have  16  or  more  rows  of  deep  grains.  We  recommend 
this  delicious  corn  for  the  home  garden,  for  market  and 
canning.  Earge  pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  30c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid: 
3 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.85;  25  lbs.  for  $3.75. 

*‘I  was  much  pleased  with  seeds  received  this  spring. 
Evergreen  Corn  was  the  finest  we  have  ever  grozvn.” — J.  M. 
ROBERTS,  Vineland,  N.  J. 


Isbell’s  Succession  Collection 
of  Sweet  Corn 

The  following  varieties  when  planted  at  the  same 
time,  will  produce  a continuous  supply  of  Sweet  Corn 
of  finest  quality,  from  early  summer  until  frost: 

EAREY  DAWN. — The  earliest  variety. 

ISBEET/S  FRO EIFIC.— Second  early. 

COUNTRY  GENTEEMAN.— Medium  late'. 

STOWELE’S  EVERGREEN.— Late. 

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

1 large  pkt.  each  of  the  4 varieties,  30c,  prepaid. 

1 pound  each  of  the  4 varieties,  85c,  prepaid. 

3 pounds  each  of  above  4 varieties,  $1.85,  not  prepaid. 
10  pounds  each  of  above  4 varieties,  $5.25,  not  prepaid. 


USEFUL  GOURDS 

DISH  CEOTII  or  EUFFA. — Large  fruits,  resembling  a 
large  flat  sponge.  Pkt.,  10c. 

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

NEST  EGG. — Ornamental  and  useful.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 

SUGAR  TROUGH. — Grows  large  enough  to  hold  4 toi  10 
quarts  each.  Pkt..,  10c;  oz.,  30o. 

ORNAMENTAE  GOURDS,  MIXED  — Many  varieties  of 
odd  shapes  and  brilliant  colors.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c, 


Country  Gentleman — The  Finest  Quality  late  Sweet  Corn. 


36  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


POP  CORN— SELECTED  FOR  SEED 


Monarch 
White  Rice, 


Pop  Corn  is  a very  profitable  crop,  yields  well  even  in  unfavorable  seasons  and 
there  is  always  a good  market  for  it.  May  be  planted  quite  late  in  season,  which 
is  another  advantage.  Plant  at  rate  of  5 to  6 quarts  per  acre  in  drills  3 feet  apart, 
dropping  seed  feet  apai-t  in  the  rows.  Or  plant  in  hills,  using  2 to  3 quarts 
of  seed  per  acre.  .Cultivate  the  same  as  field  corn. 

Verj'  often  there  is  good  money  in  little  things,  which,  because  they  are  small, 
people  are  likely  to  overlook.  Pop  Corn  is  one  of  these.  The  following  are  some 
of  its  profitable  uses. 

It  matures  early  and  can  be  fed  with  profit  to  pigs,  calves  and  young  stock 
generally;  especially  during  the  fall  or  early  winter. 

It  yields  fully  as  much  good  fodder  per  acre  as  the  best  field  corn. 

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

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

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

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

TO  GET  YOUR  SEEDS  PROMPTLY. — Be  sure  anh  sign  your  name  to  every 
order  and  give  plain  directions  for  shipping,  etc.  We  aim  to  give  the  best  service, 
and  a line  or  two  of  directions  from  you  will  help  us  both.  Order  before  the 
rush  of  planting  time  is  on,  then  we  can  send  out  your  order  the  same  day  it  is 
received. 


Your  Crop 
Will  Give 
You  Many 
Evenings 
of  Pleasure 
Eater  On. 


New  Yellow  Hulless, 


Queen’s 


Australian  Hulless 

The  Quality  Pop  Com. 

Also  known  in  some  sections  as  Japanese  Rice,  Tom 
Thumb,  or  Bumble  Bee  Pop  Corn.  The  Australian  Hulless 

is  a dwarf-growing  corn,  a heavy  yielder  of  attractive  ears, 
peculiar  in  form,  being  nearly  asi  thick  as  long.  The  ker- 
nels are  similar  to  the  best  strains  of  White  Rice,  only 
longer  and  slimmer  and  pearly  white  in  color,  but  its 
crowning  merit  lies  in  its  popping  quality,  fine  flavor  and 
absence  of  hull  or  shell.  Sample  ear,  20c;  pkt.,  10c;  lb., 
30c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  70c;  10  lbs.,  $2.00. 

New  Yellow  Hulless 

We  have  succeeded  in  developing  a yellow  pop  corn  from 
the  original  strain  of  the  White  Australian  Hulless.  This 
new  variety  is  in  every  way  the  exact  counterpart  of  the 
Australian  Hulless  except  in  color,  which  is  a clear  bright 
yellow  and  the  ears  do  not  run  quite  so  broad.  Sample 
ear,  20c;  pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  3 
lbs.,  80c;  10  lbs.,  $2.25. 


Monarch  White  Rice 

Everybody  knows  the  old  variety  named  White  Rice.  Our 
strain  is  an  improvement,  with  large  ears,  and  ears  are 
more  abundantly  produced.  We  found  many  stalks  in  our 
fields  this  year  that  produced  four  nice,  well  developed 
ears  to  each  stalk.  The  stalks  grow  taller  and  the  ears  are 
much  longer,  but  more  slender,  compared  with  the  Austral- 
ian Hulless.  Sample  ear,  20c;  pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  25c,  prepaid. 
Not  prepaid,  3 lbs.,  50c  ; 10  lbs.,  $1.50. 

Black  Beauty 

A new  kind  which  ripens  earlier  than,  any  other  sort. 
Ears  are  fair  size  and  the  kernels  rounded  and  smooth, 
not  sharp  and  pointed  like  the  preceding  varieties.  Pops 
large  and  is  decidedly  tender  and  crisp.  Although  the  ker- 
nels are  black,  they  show  up  nice  and  white  when  popped. 
Sample  ear,  20c;  pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  30c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid, 
3 lbs.,  70c;  10  lbs.,  $2.00. 

Queen’s  Golden 


New  Golden  Rice 


This  new  pop  corn  is  identical  with  the  old  standard 
sort  Monarch  White  Rice,  excepting  that  color  is  a nice 
bright  yellow.  It  is  a sure  “popper”  and  the  quality  and 
flavor  are  all  that  anyone  can  ask  for.  Sample  ear,  20c; 
pkt.,  10c;  lb,,  30c,  prepaid.  Not 
prepaid,  3 lbs.,  70c;  10  lbs.,  $2.00. 


The  stalks  grow  6 feet  high  and  the  large  ears  are 
produced  in  abundance.  The  ears  of  Golden  Queen  are 
larger  than  preceding  varieties;  of  rich  orange  yellow 
color  and  the  kernels  are  round  and  smooth.  It  pops 
perfectly  white,  and  a single  kernel  will  expand  to,  a 
diameter  of  nearly  1 inch.  Sample  ear,  20c;  pkt.,  10c; 
lb.,  25c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  3 lbs.,  50c;  10  lbs.,  $1.50. 


Australian  Hulless, 
The  Quality 
Pop  Corn. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  37 


Egg 


New  York 


Purple. 


Plant. 


Egg  Plant 

Sow  the  seed  in  hotbed,  in  March; 
transplant  when  3 inches  high.  Set 
out  in  garden  after  danger  of  frost 
is  past,  in  rows  3 feet  apart  and  2 
feet  apart  in  the  row.  They  require 
rich  soil.  Dust  plants  with  slug 
shot  to  keep  off  the  hugs. 

NEW  YORK  IMPROVED 
PURPLE  (Spineless), — The  general 
favorite  for  both  market  and  private 
use,  and  is  a standard  sort  both  in 
the  North  and  the  South.  The  large 
size  and  fine  quality  of  fruit  and  its 
extreme  producti\  eness  make  it  most 
profitable.  Plants  large;  fruit  very 
large,  oval:  color  a splendid  dark 
purple.  Ready  for  table  in  145  days. 
Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c;  oz.,  50c;  V4. 
lb„  $1.50. 

BEACK  BEAUTY.— Best  for  the 
Northern  States.  It  is  very  early,  in 
fact  the  earliest  good  market  vari- 
ety. Average  weight  2 to  3 pounds. 
It  is  dwarf  growing.  Ready  for 
table  in  135  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.. 


White 

Vienna 

Kohlrabi. 


Okra  or  Gumbo 


Kohlrabi 


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

WHITE  VELVET.— Pods  round,  smooth, 
and  of  white,  velvety . appearance,  very  ten- 
der and  of  superior  flavor.  Plants  dwarf 
and  very  productive.  Ready  for  table  in  65 
days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  ^4  lb.,  30c;  lb., 
90c,  prepaid. 

Collards 

GEORGIA,  SOUTHERN  or  CREOLE. — We 

offer  the  true  white  or  green  stemmed  sort 
so  extensively  used  in  the  South,  v/here  it 
furnishes  an  abundance  of  food  for  the  table 
or  for  stock.  Forms  a large  open  head  of 
leaves  on  a tall  stem.  Ready  for  table  in 
90  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  40c;  lb., 
?1.25,  prepaid. 

Mustard 

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

WHITE  LONDON. — The  leaves  are  light 
green,  mild  and  tender  when  young;  seed 
light  yellow;  used  for  flavoring,  in  pickles 
etc.  Oz.,  10c;  % Ib.,  25c;  lb.,  65o,  prepaid. 

SOUTHERN  GIANT  CURLED.— Highly 
esteemed  in  the  South  where  the  seed  is  sown 
in  fall;  plants  used  very  early  in  spring  as 
a salad.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  10c;  lb.,  25o; 
lb.,  85c,  prepaid. 


Chinese  Cabbage. 


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

WHITE  DELICATESSE.— Extra  early,  fin- 
est quality,  best  for  early  market.  Ready 
for  table  in  55  days.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  30c; 
^ lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.50. 

EARLY  WHITE  VIENNA.— Flesh  white 
and  tender,  excellent  forcing  variety.  Ready 
for  table  in  60  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  ^ 
lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.25,  prepaid. 

EARLY  PURPLE  VIENNA.— Fine  flavored, 
tender,  pure  white  flesh;  skin  of  purple  col- 
or. Ready  for  table  in  6 5 days.  Pkt.,  lOo; 
oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2,25,  prepaid. 

Chinese  Cabbage 

(PE-TSAI).  A Wonderful  New  Salad  Plant. 

All!  who  like  to  try  new  things  in  the 
vegetable  kingdom  will  find  Chinese  Cabbage 
a real  pleasure.  Not  hard  to  grow^ — deli- 
cious in  taste — valued  highly  by  epicures. 
It  is  a real  salad-vegetable,  with  the  tender- 
ness of  lettuce  and  crispness  of  celery  and 
in  keeping  qualities  far  outclasses  lettuce. 
Firm,  crisp  heads,  easily  blanched.  Excellent 
cooked  as  greens  or  as  a salad.  Ready  for 
the  table  in  125  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c; 

lb.,  $1.00; 
lb.,  $3.50. 


Salsify. 


Salsify  or  Vegetable  Oyster 

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

MAMIMOTH  SANDWICH  ISLAND.— An  improved  type  of  the 

Long  White,  producing  roots  of  nearly  double  the  size  and 
weight  of  those  of  the  old  variety,  and  of  very  superior  quality 
and  delicate  flavor.  Ready  for  table  in  140  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 

20c;  ^ lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $1.85,  prepaid. 

Leek 

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

AMERICAN  FLAG. — Broad  leaves  of  strong  and  vigorous 
growth;  very  hardy.  Ready  for  table  in  8 5 days.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  25c;  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  .$2,50,  prepaid. 

MONSTROUS  CARENTAN.— Very  large,  with  broad  leaves, 
stems  6 to  8 inches  long.  Ready  for  table  in  95  days.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.50,  prepaid. 

Dandelion 

LARGE  LEAVED  FRENCH.— The  young  leaves  are  used 
for  “greens”  and  are  very  popular  as  a spring  tonic.  Sow 
seed  as  soon  as  ground  can  be  worked,  in  rows  one  foot  apart, 
thinning  plants  to  four  inches  apart.  The  plants  are  peren- 
nial and  are  perfectly  hardy.  Pkt.,  15c;  ^ oz.,  50c;  oz.,  80C: 


Amei’lcan  Flag  Leek. 


Egg  Plant,  Leek,  Salsify,  Etc. 


38  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


VEGETABLES  UNCOMMON,  VERY  CHOICE  KINDS 


KAL.E — Dwarf  Scotch. 


Borecole  or  Kale 

Splendid  “greens”  for  early  fall,  winter  or  spring  use.  Sow  seed 
about  the  middle  of  June  and  later  transplant  to  rows  from  2 to 
2y2  feet  apart.  The  dwarf  can  be  sown  later  and  need  not  be 
transplanted.  One  may  start  cutting  Kale  in  55  to  60 
days  but  the  flavor  is  improved  by  a good  frost  in  the 
fall.  Sowing  may  be  made  as  late  as  August  1st. 

DWARF  GREEN  CURBED. — The  plant  is  dwarf  and 
compact,  with  large,  deep  green  leav^es,  curled  and 
crimped,  resembling  a bunch  of  moss.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c; 
lb.,  45c;  lb,,  $1.50,  prepaid. 

DWARF  SCOTCH. — Leaves  very  curly,  rich  green. 
Remarkably  tender  and  delicate  in  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00,  prepaid. 

TALE  SCOTCH. — Grows  about  2 feet  high.  Leaves 
dark  green  and  flnely  curled.  Very  hardy.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  20c;  ^ lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00,  prepaid. 

Cress 

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

FINE  CURLED  OR  PEPPER  GRASS.— Quick  growing; 
leaves  finely  cut  and  feathery,  ornamental,  crisp  and 
pungent;  very  refreshing.  Ready  for  table  in  30  days. 
Pkt,,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c,,  prepaid. 

WATER  CRESS. — Highly  esteemed  as  a salad  during 
spring  and  fall.  Also  used  as  a garnishing  for  meats 
during  the  winter.  Sow  the  seed  in  cool,  moist  soil  in  early  spring 
or  if  a shallow  slow  running  stream  or  ditch  is  near,  the  seed  may 
be  sown  within  the  same  near  the  bank.  Pkt.,  lOc;  oz.,  50c;  ^ lb.,  $1.75. 


Peanuts — Mammoth  Bush. 
Let  the  Children  Grow  Them. 


Chicory 

LARGE  ROOTED. — The  roots  are  cut  in  thick  slices,  then  roasted 
and  used  as  a substitute  for  coffee.  In  spring  the  leaves  make  a nice 
salad.  Usually  planted  midsummer  or  early  fall  so  that  roots  are  not 
lifted  until  danger  of  severe  frost.  Reaches  maturity  In  65-75  days 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c. 

Ground  Cherry 

They  grow  well  on  almost  any  dry  soil,  are  easier  raised  than  the 
tomatO’  are  prolific  bearers  and  oh!  what  luscious  fruit.  For  sauce 
or  pies  they  are  excellent.  They  make  delicious  preserves  and  when 
dried  in  sugar  are  used  like  raisins  for  cakes  and  puddings,  and  they 
will  keep,  in  the  shuck,  if  kept  in  a cool  place,  nearly  all  winter.  No 
one  should  make  a garden  again  without  devoting  a space  to  the 
Ground  Cherry.  Requires  same  culture  as  tomatoes.  Pkt.,  10c;  % 
oz.,  25c;  oz..  40c;  % lb..  $1.25. 

Peanuts 

NEW  liL43IM<OTH  BUSH. — This  peanut  does  exceedingly  well  in 
the  North,  making  compact  bushes  18  inches  high,  with  heavy,  erect 
stalks  and  large  leaves.  They  are  good  producers,  and  do  best  on 
light  sandy  soil.  Large  pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c,  prepaid. 

EARLY  SWEET. — Let  the  children  grow  some  peanuts.  The  Early 
Sweet  is  very  easy  to  raise.  It  stands  the  heat  and  drought,  and  is 
so  early  it  ripens  in  the  Northern  States  and  Canada,  the  nuts  belnjg 
exceedingly  sweet  and  rich  when  roasted.  Any  light,  sandy  soil 
suits  them.  Large  pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c,  prepaid. 


Swiss  Chard — Liicullus. 

Can  Be  Used  All  Summer  Until  Frost. 


Swiss  Chard 


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

Sow  early  in  spring  in  rows  1 6 inches  apart  and  thin  to  6 inches  apart  in 
rows.  Can  be  used  all  summer  when  Spinach  is  not  available.  Later 
leaves  grow  very  large  with  broad,  flat,  pure  white  stems  and  midribs 
which  may  be  cooked  like  asparagus  or  mad<  into  very  good  pickles. 

LUCULLUS. — The  best  garden  sort.  Produces  large,  tender  stalks  with! 
curly  leaves.  You  may  start  cutting  in  35-40  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c; 
% lb.,  45c  I lb.,  $1.25,  prepaid. 

Vine  Peach 


Sometimes  called  Vegetable  Orange  or  Mango  Melon.  Fruit  is  size  and 
color  of  medium  orange- — vines  much  like  muskmelons  and  require  same 
care.  Fruits  used  for  pickles,  pies  and  preserving.  Try  a few  glass 
jars  of  these — cut  fruit  in  halves  and  cook  in  syrup,  they  present  a 
beautiful  and  tempting*  appearance.  Easily  grown  and  wonderfuWy 
prolific  Directions  for  preserving,  etc.,  on  every  packet.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
25c;  % lb.,  75c. 


Tobacco 

CONNECTICUT  SEED  LEAF.— Best  kind 
for  Northern  localities.  Broad  leaf  of  me- 
dium length.  Suitable  for'  cigar  fillers. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c;  % lb.,  $1.60. 

IMPROVED  WHITE  BURLEY. 

—The  general  favorite,  superior 
to  the  old  variety  of  Burley. 

Makes  a better  and  broader  leaf, 
much  used  for  wrappers.  Pkt., 

10c;  oz.,  40c;  % lb.,  $1.35. 

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

10c;  oz.,  50c;  % lb.,  $1.60. 


Vine  Peach. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  39 


SALAD  SORTS  AND  VARIOUS  VEGETABLES 


Corn  Salad  or  Fetticus 

A most  refreshing  salad,  especially  for  winter  use;  can  also  be 
, cooked . and  used  like  spinach.  Plant  is  of  quick  growth  and  hardy. 
For  spring  crop  sow  seed  % inch  deep  in  rows  1 foot  apart  and  thin 
to  6 inches  in  row*.  For  extra  early  crop,  sow  seed  in  September  and 
cover  with  straw  or  leaves  in  Northern  States.  For  fall  use  a sow- 
ing should  be  made  in  July  or  August.  Onei  ounce  will  plant  a row 
50  feet  lortg.  Is  ready  for  table  in  60  days.  Pkt.,,  5c;  oz.,  15c; 

, % lb.,  4:5c;  lb.,  $1.35,  prepaid. 

Celeriac— Turnip  Rooted  Celery 

This  popular  European  vegetable  deservesi  much  wider  cultivation. 
Used  in  salads,  soups  and  stews,  or  boiled  like  Parsnips  or  Turnips 
it  makes  a delicious  dish.  Sow  seed  as  soon  as  ground  is  in  good 
workable  condition,  and  when  plants  are  3 inches  high,  transplant 
to  stand  6 inches  apart  in  the  rows.  When  rootsi  are  two  inches  in 
diameter,  they  are  in  condition  to  use.  To  keep  for  winter,  pack  in 
damp  sand  in  the  cellar.  Fkt.,  10c;  oz.,  liSc;  ^ ib.,  75c;  lb.,  .$3.50. 


Corn  Salad  or  Fetticus. 


Endive 

For  early  spring  crop  sow  as  early  as  ground  can  be  worked  well, 
in  shallow  drills  15  to  18  inches  apart.  Transplant  when  2 or  3 
inches  high  or  thin  to  one  foot  apart  in  rows.  They  must  be 
blanched  before  full  grown  and  before  they  are  used  for  the  table. 
The  plants  reach  eating  stage  in  65  to  75  days.  Gather  the  leaves 
together  and  tie  them  when  plants  are  quite  dry,  to  prevent  rotting. 
For  fall  and  winter  use  sow  from  June  until  August.  One  ounce  of 
seed  to  about  300  feet  of  row. 

LARGE  GREEN  CURLED. — A fine  market  sort;  tender,  green 
leaves  which  blanch  white.  Pkt..,  5c;  oz..,  15c;  % lb.,  40c;  lb.,  .$1.25, 
prepaid. 


Pomegranate  or  Queen  Anne  Melon. 


EVER  WHITE  CURLED'. — A very  beautiful  sort  in  which  the 
leaves  are  very  light  colored,  even  the  outer  ones  being  nearly  white. 
Does  not  need  to  be  tied  up  for  blanching  as  the  ribs  and  leaves 
are  naturally  white.  Fkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  ^ lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2,  prepaid. 

BROAD  LEAVED  BATAATAN.I — ^Leaves  large,  broad,  slightly 
curled;  tie  up  for  blanching,  Pkt.,  100;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  50c;  lb., 
$1.50,  prepaid. 

French  Endive  or  Witloof  Chicory 

Used  principally  as  a winter  salad,  and  it  is  most  delicious  served 
with  French  dressing  and  eaten  like  Cos  Lettuce.  Should  be  sown 
in  .Tune  in  drill's  10  inches  apart;  allow  plants  to  grow  until  No- 
vember, when  they  should  be  taken  up,  trimmed  to  1%  inches  from 
the  neck,  then  planted  upright,  1%  inches  apart,  intrench  16  inches 
deep.  Fill  trench  with  good  soil,  and  for  quick  growth  cover  with 
manure.  In  about  four  weeks  it  will  be  ready  for  use.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2,50,  prepaid. 

Garden  Huckleberry  - Wonderberry 

A wonderful  prolific  plant  needing  same  culture  as  Tomatoes. 
When  ripe  the  berries  are  about  one  inch  in  diameter,  of  shining 
black  color.  They  make  delicious  pies,  preserves  and  jam.  Fruit 
is  non-edible  when  not  fully  ripened.  Pkt.,  10c;  3 for  25c. 


Potato  Seed  (HYBRIDIZED) 


Endive — Green  Curled. 


Some  of  them  are  sure  to  be  valuable  and  may  net  a fortune  to 
the  grower.  Many  of  the  choicest  varieties  have  been  originated 
by  amateurs  from  potato  seed.  They  have  an  equal  chance  with 
the  potato  specialist,  as  nature  does  the  work.  Fame  and  fortune 
await  the  originator  of  varieties  that  are  distinct  and  better  in 
certain  respects  than  those  now  on  the  market.  Further,  the  grow- 
ing of  potatoes  from  true  seed  is  very  interesting  work.  Directions 
for  planting  on  every  packet.  Pkt.,  15c;  2 for  25c;  5 for  50c. 

Mushrooms 

For  Full  Description,  See  Page  62. 

SPORE  CULTURE  SPAWN.— Is  far  supe- 
rior to  the  old  style  varieties.  Bricks  weigh 
from  18  to  2 4 ounces.  A brick  will  Spawn 
ten  square  feet  of  bed.  Per  brick,  45c,  post- 
paid. By  express  or  freight,  5 bricks,  $1.50; 

10  bricks,  $2.75. 

Sorrell 

Is  boiled  and  served  like  Spinach,  also  deli- 
cious salad  and  soup  is  made  with  it.  Pos- 
sesses a pleasant  acid  flavor.  Sow  seed  in 
shallow  drills  a foot  apart.  Thin  plants  to  a 
few  inches  apart,  remove  seed  stalks  as  soon 
as  they  appear.  Pkt,,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  60c. 

Pomegranate  or  Queen  Anne 
Melon 

Delightfully  fragrant.  A very  pretty  little 
fruit  that  was  grown  centuries  ago  and  is 
coming  into  popularity  again.  The  Melons 
are  round  and  yellow,  irregularly  striped 
with  orange  and  spotted  with  red.  The  size 
varies  with  that  of  the  peach  to  a good  sized 
orange.  Very  aromatic.  It  is  very  easy  to 
French  Endive,  grow  and  prolific.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 


Mushrooms — They  are  Easily  Grown. 


Potato  Seed  Balls. 


40  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


ISBELL’S  MICHIGAN-GROWN  CUCUMBERS 


Superior 


Quality 


Isbell’s  New 


Grand  Forcing 


Earliest  of  All. 


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

In  Jackson  County  and  the  counties  immediately  adjoining  there  are  grown  annuallv  more 
tons  of  Cucumber  Seed  than  any  like  section  in  the  world.  This  has  been  going  on  for  more 
than  30  years,  which  means  seed  planters  and  pickle  growers  want  Michigan-grown  Cucumber 
Seed.  We  are  very  proud  of  our  superior  stocks  of  Cucumber.  We  have  studied  carefully  the 
wants  of  the  trade  m this  line,  and  that  we  have  succeeded  in  producing  what  thev  want  is 
shown  in  the  vast  number  of  repeat  orders  we  get.  . ^ o 

Isbell’s  ^^NEW  GRAND”  Forcing  Cucumber 

doors.  In  this  remarkable  Cucumber  we 
truckers  and  shippers.  It  is  absolutely 
form.  The  photographic  illustration  on 
look  alike.  In  size  they  run  between 
them  Ideal  in  this  respect  and  suited  to 
long,  there  is  not  a particle  of  waste 
that  stage  are 


A great  forcer  for  greenhouse  or  out 

have  attained  the  ideal  sort  for  gardeners, 
perfect  in  shape,  and  surprisingly  uni- 
this  page  shows  the  type,  and  they  all 
Arlington  and  Davis  Perfect,  making 
all  markets.  When  about  6 or  7 inches 
when  used  as  a sheer  and  the  seeds  at 
hardly  noticeable.  In  shape,  color,  size,  and  productiveness  without  a 
peer. 

The  Deep  Green  color,  however,  is  the  crowning  merit  of  this  sort. 
It  fully  equals  (some  say  excels)  the  Davis  Perfect  in  this  respect,  and 
the  latter,  up  to  this  date,,  has  been  the  darkest  green  variety  obtain- 
able. These  beautiful,  dark  green  f uits  sell  quickly  on  all  markets. 

Isbell’s  New  Grand  Forcing  has  another  grand  quality,  and  this  is 
its  wonderful  prolificacy.  It  seems  to  aim  to  produce  a cucumber  at 
every  joint,  making  it  a very  profitable  sort  tO'  grow.  Ready  for  mar- 
ket in  6 5 days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  15c lb.,  $3.50,  prepaid. 

Isbell’s  Earliest  of  All 


Earliest,  Smoothest,  Great- 
The  best  and  most  profitable 

tra  early  White  Spine  Cucum- 
this.  It  is  of  handsome  shape 
better  than  other  White  spine 
in  size  and  regular  in  formi. 
lighter  lines  running  from 
tender  and  crisp  It  is  very  hardy,  robust  and  free  from  disease. 
Market  gardeners  and  large  planters  who  value  earliness,  will  plant 
this  variety.  Ready  for  market  in  60  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c; 
lb.,  60c:  lb.,  .$2.0(1.  pienaid. 


est  Yielder  and  Most  Crisp, 
extra  early  slicer.  As  an  ex- 
ber  there  is  no  strain  to  equal 
and  holds  its  deep  green  color 
sorts.  Fruits  grow  very  even 
Color  dark  olive  green  with 
blossom  end.  It  is  smooth, 


One  of  Our  Fields  of  Davis  Perfect  Cucumber  for  Seed;  Grown  in  Jackson  Co. 


No.  1 GOLDEN  BANTAM 
No.  2 ISBELL’S  NEW  SNOWFLAKE 
No.  3 DE  LUE  S GOLDEN  GIANT 
No.  4 COUNTRY  GENTL  A N 
the  BEST  VARIETIES  FoITh^E  USE 
PLANT  THIS  COLLECtToN 
FOR  SUCCESSION  CROP  ^ \ 

V FULL  DESCRIPTION  AND  ^ ^ 

X PRICE  IN  CATALOG''  ' 


Isbell’s  Collections  of 
Sweet  Corn  and  Peas 

Colleotions  made  up  of  carefully  selected  varieties.  Selected  for  quality  and  season 
from  Isbell’s  31icbigraii  grown  Table  Corn  and  Peas.  Prices  reduced  but  not  the  quality. 
Wonderful  bargains  olfered  only  because  of  the  many  friends  and  customers  they 
will  make  for  Isbell’s  Seeds. 

Quality  Sweet  Corn 

A Continuous  Supply  of  Fresh  Tender  Sweet 
Corn  From  Early  Summer  Until  Frost 

By  selecting  varieties  according  to  their  season  or  length  of  time 
for  maturity  you  can  make  one  planting  and  still  have  an  almost 
continuous  supply  of  choice,  tender  and  fresh  Sweet  Com  for  the 
table  from  early  summer  until  frost. 

ISBELL’S  SUCCESSION  SWEET  CORN  COLLECTION  has  been 
carefully  selected.  The  four  varieties  listed  below  are  of  the  highest 
quality  and  mature  so  that  one  follows  the  other.  One  pFanting 
gives  you  a continuous  supply. 

E.ARLY  DAWN  will  be  ready  first.  The  earliest  and  best  of 
extra  early  sorts.  Extremely  hardy,  withstanding  cold,  wet  weather 
Fresh  Sweet  Corn — x\Jl  her  own.  remarkably  well.  Pull  description  page  33. 


Quality  I Corn — Bargain  Prices 

Quality  and  price  are  combined  to  give  you  a real 
bargain.  No  order  complete  without  one  of  these 
Succession  Sweet  Corn  Collections  at  the  following 
prices: 

No.  1.  1 large  pkt.  each  of  4 varieties,  prepaid.  .$0.30 

No.  2.  1 lb.  each  of  4 varieties,  prepaid 85 

No.  3.  3 lbs.  each  of  4 varieties,  not  prepaid  ...  1.85 

No.  4.  10  lbs.  each  of  4 varieties,  not  prepaid.  . 5.25 

In  ordering  just  say  Sweet  Corn  Collection  and 
give  number. 


Your  satisfaction  is  our  success.  This  has 
been  kept  in  mind  in  making  our  selection  of 
varieties  and  in  pricing  the  Collections. 

Isbell’s  All-Season 

As  with  Sweet  Corn,  you  can  make  one  plant- 
ing do  for  an  all  season’s  supply  of  nice  fresh 
Peas  for  the  table.  A careful  selection  is  made 


ISBELL’S  PROLIFIC  follows  about  two  weeks  later. 
An  extra  good  yielder  with  large  ears  well  filled  with 
deep,  white  grains.  Full  description  page  34. 

COUNTRY  GENTLEMAN,  the  most  delicious  of  all 
Sweet  Corn,  is  ready  for  use  by  the  time  Early  Prolific 
is  gone.  Ears  are  8 to  9 inches  long,  with  deep  milky 
grains;  white,  very  sweet  and  tender.  Pull  description 
page  35, 

STOWELL’S  EVERGREEN  will  be  the  last  one  ready 
for  use.  This  is  the  standard  main  crop  variety.  Mich- 
igan grown,  selected  for  productiveness,  tenderness  and 
sweetness.  Full  description  page  36. 

These  Collections  will  increase  the  value  of 
your  garden.  They  will  keep  it  producing  the 
entire  season  and  aid  in  decreasing  the  cost  of 
living. 

Pea  Collections 

of  varieties  that  will  succeed  each  other  in  bear- 
ing season,  some  standing  cold,  wet  weather  of 
early  spring  and  others  the  hot,  dry  summers. 


Three  Superior  Dwarf  Varieties 

ISBELL’S  PERFECT  EARLY.— This  superb  pea  is  the 
result  of  most  careful  selection  .continued  over  a period 
of  several  years.  Extra  early;  pods  well  filled  with  deep 
green  peas,  very  delicious.  See  page  58. 

NOTrS  EXCELSIOR. — ^Medium;  a very  desirable  sort. 
Pods  well  filled  to  the  ends  with  from  7 to  9 peas,  of 
superior  tenderness  and  flavor.  Unsurpassed  for  the 
home  garden.  See  page  58. 

STRATAGEM.  Late  or  main  crop,  considered  by 
many  to  be  the  highest  quality  of  all  peas.  Pods  are 
long,  dark  green  in  color  and  packed  with  immense  peas 
of  delicious  sweetness.  See  page  60. 

Three  Superior  Tall  Varieties 

EARLIEST  ALASKA. — Y^'ery  early,  smooth  blue  peas. 
Being  hardy,  the  seed  can  be  planted  very  early  in  the 
spring.  See  page  58. 


Special  Collection  Prices 

Dwarf  Varieties  of  Peas 

No.  1.  1 pkt.  each  of  3 varieties,  prepaid .$0.30 

No.  2.  1 lb.  each  of  3 varieties,  prepaid... 1.00 

No.  3.  2 lbs.  each  of  3 varieties,  prepaid. 1.80 

No.  4.  3 lbs.  each  of  3 varieties,  not  prepaid 2.40 

No.  6.  10  lbs,  each  of  3 varieties,  not  prepaid 7.25 

Tall  Varieties  of  Peas 

No.  6.  1 pkt.  each  of  3 varieties,  prepaid .$0.20 

No.  7,  1 lb.  each  of  3 varieties,  prepaid 80 

No.  8.  2 lbs.  each  of  3 varieties,  prepaid 1.45 

No.  9.  3 lbs.  each  of  3 varieties,  not  prepaid....  2.00 

No.  10.  10  lbs.  each  of  3 varieties,  not  prepaid.  . . 5.75 


Ii.r HEALTH 
and  WEALTH 


ISBELL’S  EVERBEARING. — Second  early;  large  pods 
well  filled  with  large  tender  peas  of  a superior  flavor. 
Very  productive;  the  bearing  season  extends  over  a 
long  period  See  page  60. 

CHAMPION  OF  ENGLAND. — Late;  esteemed  for  high 
quality  and  productiveness.  Handsome  well  filled  pods; 
peas  large  and  a delicious  flavor.  See  page  60. 

“I  planted  your  Isbell’s  Beauty  Peas  this  year  and  was 
well  pleased  with  the  results.” — MR.  ROY  HOMER,  Bata- 
via, NY  YY 

“Planted  Isbell’s  Seeds  last  year  and  had  such  good 
luck  that  I am  sending  for  more.  Planted  Golden  Ban- 
tam Sweet  Corn  and  Admiral  Dewey  Peas  just  for  home 
use  but  sold  more  than  enough  to  pay  for 
the  seed.”— CORA  L.  HUTCHINS,  Bidcle- 
ford.  Me. 


Luscious 
Peas 
Fresh 
From 
The 
Vines. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  41 


FOR  PICKLING 


CUCUMBERS 


FOR  SLICING 


Arlingrton 
WTiite 
Spine. 
Early, 
Productive, 
Symmetrical, 
Rich  Color, 
Popular 
Market 
Sort. 


Splendid 

Type 

for 

IMarket 

and 

Home 

Gardens. 

Always 

Yields 

WeU. 


CUETIJRE. — The  plants  are  tender  and  planting:  should  be  delayed  until  settled  warm  weather.  Form  low,  flat 
hills  6 feet  apart  each  way,  otf  rich  soil,  by  mixing:  in  a quantity  of  thoroughly  decomposed  manure,  stirring  the  soil 
to  a depth  of  six  inches  or  more.  Scatter  on  each  hill  15  to  30  seeds,  and  cover  1 inch  deep  pressing  soil  firmly. 
For  pickles,  plant  from  June  until  middle  of  July.  The  plants  should  NOT  be  hoed  while  wet  with  dew  in  the  morn- 
ing. Dust  with  “Slug-Shot”  to  kill  cucumber  bugs  and  worms.  Spray  with  “Black  Leaf  40”  to  kill  plant  lice.  To 
prevent  blight  spray  with  Bordeaux  Mixture  as  soon  as  runners  form,  continuing  every  10  days  if  necessary.  Two 
ounces  for  100  hills;  3 pounds  for  an  acre. 

Arlington  White  Spine 

One  of  the  most  popular  and  profitable  strains  of  White 
Spine  Cucumber.  The  real  merit  of  this  sort  has  gained 
for  it  a large  and  ever-increasing  demand,  especially  in 
the  large  cucumber-growing  districts  of  the  South  and 
East.  It  is  beyond  question  one  of  the  earliest  and  most 
productive  varieties  of  this  type.  Rich  green  color 
throughout  its  entire  length  and  very  straight  and  sym- 
metrical. Fruits  7 to  10  inches  long,  rounded  at  both 
ends.  Ready  for  market  in  62  days.  Pkt.,  5c';  oz.,  10c; 

% lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.35,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $5.00,  not  prepaid. 


Improved  White  Spine 

This  is  a standard  variety, 
largely  planted  everywhere.  A 
most  thoroughbred,  uniform  and 
shapely  variety,  not  only  for  first 
early,  but  general  crop.  Vigorous 
grower  and  a great  bearer.  Fruits 
7 inches  long,  light  green.  Excel- 
lent for  slicing,  and  makes  choice 
pickles;  straight  and  smooth; 
keeps  green  longer  than  the  yel- 
low varieties;  no  sort  excels  it  in 
quality.  Ready  for  market  in  62 
days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb., 
30c;  lb.,  $1.00,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for 
$4.00,  not  prepaid. 

Extra  Long  or  Ever- 
green White  Spine 

Unexcelled  in  table  quality.  The 
flesh  is  unusually  thick  and  seed 
space  extremely  small.  Flavor  is 
unsurpassed  and  meat  is  white, 
firm  and  crisp.  Vines  are  of 
vigorous  growth  with  large,  heavy  foliage,  thus  resisting 
attacks  of  insects,  etc.  The  color  is  a rich,  dark  green, 
size  10  to  12  inches  in  length,  always  straight,  and  never 
turn  yellow.  Our  strain  is  the  result  of  years  of  careful 
selection  and  more  blight  proof  than  others.  Ready  for 
market  in  70  days.  Pkt.,  10c ; oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  45c;  lb., 
$1.50,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $6.35,  not  prepaid. 


Early  Fortune 

Very  productive,  early  and  disease 
resistant;  fruits  8 inches  long,  slight- 
ly tapering;  flesh  white,  very  firm 
and  crisp,  with  few  seeds.  Rich 
dark  green  color;  ships  well.  The 
growth  of  the  vines  is  very  strong 
and  robust,  withstanding  blight  re- 
markably well.  Fine  for  the  home 
garden.  Ready  for  table  use  in  60 
days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  60c; 
lb.,  $3.00,  prepaid. 

Extra  Early  Klondike 

Excellent  White  Spine  sort  for 
shipping  to  distant  markets.  Its 
prolificacy  and  earliness  make  it  a 
most  profitable  variety  for  market 
gardeners.  The  rich,  dark  green 
color  and  perfect  shape  add  to  its 
attractiveness.  Fruits  7 inches  long, 
heavier  at  stem  end.  A wonderful 
keeper.  Ready  for  market  in  60 
days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  40c; 
lb.,  $1,35,  prepaid. 

Japanese  Climbing 

The  fruits  of  this  excellent  variety 
run  from  10  to  13  inches  long.  Ear- 
ly and  perfect  maturing,  fruit  is 
best  attained  when  poles  or  a trellis 
are  used  for  vines  to  climb  on,.  Fruits 
well  shaped,  straight,  dark  green 
with  black  spines.  Flesh  is  pure 
white  and  tender.  Especially  good 
for  slicing  and  salads.  Great  drought 
resister.  Can  be  grown  on  trellises; 
valuable  for  small  gardens.  Ready 
for  table  use  in  70  days.  Pkt.,  16c; 
oz.,  30ci;  Ib.,  eoc;  lb.,  $3.00,  pre- 
paid. 

Do  not  miss  our  Specialties,  see 
3 to  13. 


Early  Fortune. 
An  Extra  Fine 
White  Spine  Type. 


Extra  Long  or  Evergreen  White  Spine. 


42  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


is  easily  grown,  you  will  find  this  seed 


Isbell’s  Everbearing 

Our  Everbearing  Cucumber  is  not 
only  extremely  prolific,  but  will  con- 
tinue in  bearing  throughout  the  season. 
The  fruits  are  of  medium  size,  and  rich, 
dark  green  color,  average  from  four  to 
five  inches  in  length.  Owing  to  its 
great  productiveness  it  is  an  excellent 
variety  to  plant  for  producing  small 
pickles.  Plant  this  for  main  crop  in 
the  home  garden.  Ready  to  use  in  62 
to  65  days.  Pkt.,  lOo;  ok.,  20c;  % lb., 
60c;  lb.,  §2.00,  prepaid. 


Isbell’s  New  Emerald 

Color  is  a rich  dark  glossy  green. 
Skin  almost  free  of  both  warts  and 
spines,  and  the  cucumber  is  nearly  as 
smooth  and  handsome  as  the  famous 
English  forcing  types.  Of  medium  size 
and  very  symmetrical  shape.  Retains 
its  color  from  time  of  setting  until  full 
maturity.  Suitable  for  pickling  at  any 
stage.  Absolutely  unexcelled  for  slic- 
ing, being  crisp  and  sweet.  Good  for 
forcing  under  glass.-  Prime  shipper. 
Ready  for  market  in  60  days.  Pkt., 
lOc;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  60c;  lb.,  §2.00. 


Ijong  Green. 


I.ikes  the  Fine  Cucumbers 
From  Isbell’s  Seeds. 

’s  Perfected  Davis 
Perfect 

Its  Beautiful  Color  and 
Quality  Attract  the  Buyers. 
Unequalled  for  Market  Gar- 
den and  Greenhouse.  Garden- 
ers will  be  pb'.ised  to  find 
that  our  PerRcied  Davis  Per- 

feet  has  entirely  overciiino 

any  fault  the  original  strain  of  Da\  i.s 
Perfect  had  in  being  too  necky.  To  over- 
come these  defects  we  began 
selections  several  years  ago  by  go- 
ing over  orr  fields  and  staking 
specimens  which  were  perfect  at 
(.heir  slicing  stage.  This  was  con- 
tinued for  four  years,  and  resulted 
in  our  “Perfected;’  strain,  which 
we  introduced  in  1910.  Every  fruit 
is  shapely  and  holds  its  fine  cylin- 
Irical  shape  clear  to  the  stem  end. 

By  using  our  Perfected  strain  a 
crop  cian  be  produced  outdoors 
whlich  cannot  be  distinguished, 
from  greenhouse  stock.  The  hand- 
some fruits  make  a splendid  ex- 
hibit at  your  “fair”  or  in  any 
-tore;  their  rich  color  is  retained  a long  time. 
Ready  for  market  in  60  days.  Pkt.,  1.5c;  oz., 
.30c;  1/4  lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.00,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for 
.$13.50,  not  prepaid. 

Market  Gardeners  and  Truckers — Write  for 
Isbell’s  Wholesale  Price  List. 


Isbell’s 


Isbell’s 

“Perfected” 

DAVIS 

Perfect 

Cucumber. 


Isbell’s  White  Wonder 

A Wonderfully  Good  Slicing:  Cucumber. 

Color  of  White  Wonder  is 
a beautiful  pure  snow  white 
not  even  changing  color 
when  fruits  are  matured.  It 
grows  to  good  size,  usually 
8 to  10  inches  long,  and  is 
very  uniform.  In  season  al- 
most the  same  as  White  Spine,  but  keeps 
in  eatable  condition  longer.  Flavor  is 
pleasing  and  flesh  firm  and  crisp — fine 
sliced  or  in  salads.  Its  smooth,  clear 
surface  makes  it  an  ideal  pickle.  Aside 
from  excellent 
quality  of  fruit, 
it  bears  a great 
quantity.  A 
packet  of  .seed 
will  furnish  an 
abundance  for 
canning,  pick- 
ling and  slic- 
ing. Ready  for 
use  in  65  to  70 
days.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  25c;  % Ibu 
75c;  lb.,  $2.50. 


CHOICE  CUCUMBERS 

Cucumbers  taken  fresh  from  your  garden  are  much  more  crisp  and  tender  and  of  far  superior 
flavor  than  what  you  can  buy  at  the  stores,  that  peculiar'  toughness  and  bitterness  is  missing. 
You  use  what  you  want  sliced  and  can  make  many  kinds  of  delicious  winter  pDckles',  We  ofl'er 
varieties  desirable  for  various  puri)oses. 

Isbell’s  Improved  Long  Green  The  Popular  Standard  Sort. 

This  fine  Cucumber  of  the  “black  spine”  typei  grows  from  12  to  16  inches  in 
length  and  is  of  superior  quality.  Of  fine  dark  green  color,  slender,  tapering 
toward  the  stem  end.  Flesh  yery  firm  and  crisp.  The  young  fruit  is  used  very 
largely  for  pickling  and  it  is  a standard  sort  for  that  purpose.  Pull-sized  Cucumbers 
are  in  high  favor  for  slicing  and  for  making  the  so-called  sweet  pickles  when  the 
fruits  are  ripe  and  yellow.  Ready  for  market  in  70  days.  Pkt.,  5ci;  oz.,  15c;  % 
lb.,  45c;  Ib.,  $1.50,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $6.75,  not  prepaid. 

Davis  Perfect  (Original  Strain). 

We  offer  a carefully  selected  stock  of  the  original  strain  of  this  now  famous  variety,  but 
while  our  seed  is  better  than  Davis  Perfect  sold  by  others,  yet  it  is  not  equal  to  Isbell’s 
Pcfb'cted  ab  offered  below.  A very  fine  cucumber  for  market  as  well  as  the  home  garden. 
Eim-  length,  slimness,  beautiful  dark  green  color,  transparent-like  flesh  with  deliciously  cool 
refreshing  flavor,  and  crisp.  Fruits  8 to  10  inches  long,  tapering  at  both  ends, 
solid  flesh,  few  seeds.  It  is  one  of  the  most  popular  among-  extra  long  white 
spine  encumbers.  Rieady  for  market  in  65;days.  Pkt.,  lOc;  oz.,  20c;  i/4  lb.,  50c; 
lb.,  $1.60,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  ,$7.00,  not  prepaid. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  43 


CUCUMBERS 

Isbell’s  King  of  Picklers 

The  Greatest  Yielder  of  All.  Unequaled  in  Quality. 

This  is  one  of  the  grandest  of  all 
piekling  cucumbers.  It  is  fine  in 
lorm,  solid  and  thick  in  texture,  ex- 
cellent in  tlav'or  and  combines  all  the 
qualities  necessary  to  make  a good 
I'lckle.  It  is  very  productive,  yield- 
ing the  past  season,  over  250  bushels 
per  acre.  It  is  also  adapted  for  slicing,  as  It 
^rows  from  9 to  12  inches  long,  retaining  its  rich, 
green  color  throughout  the  entire  length,  which 
is  straight  and  smooth  and  symmetrical.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.75,  prepaid. 

Chicago  Pickling 

“Westerfield.” — A very  prolific  variety,  combin- 
ing all  the  qualities  desired  by  those  who  raise 
cucumbers  for  commercial  pickles.  Fruits  are  of 
uniform  size  and  good  coloi'.  Used  almost  ex- 
clusively by  all  the  large  pickling  houses.  Ready 
for  market  in  5.3  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  ^ lb., 
30c;  lb.,  $1.00,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  5 lbs.,  $3.75. 


Snow’s  Fancy  Pickling 

This  is  a selection  made  from  the  “Chicago  Pickle’’  by  a veteran 
pickle  grower  in  the  West.  The  type  is  shorter  when  ripe  than 
the  Chicago  Pickle  and  is  broad  at  the  stem  end,  tapering  slightly 
to  the  tip.  The  small  pickles  are  dark  green,  cylindrical  and 
square  ended.  We  offer  a strain  of  most  carefully  selected  seed. 
Ready  for  market  in  about  50  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb,,  40c; 
lb.,  $1.25,  prepaid. 

Perfected  Jersey  Pickle 

The  light  green  pickle  improved 
strain  of  the  old  reliable  Jerses’ 

Pickle,  having  the  ever-bearing 
habit  largely  developed.  The  pickles 
are  long  and  slender.  We  recom- 
mend Jei’sey  Pickle  for  the  home 
garden.  For  best  yields  gather  fruits 
as  soon  as  they  reach  proper  size. 

Ready  for  use  in  55  days.  Pkt,,  5c; 
oz.,  10c;  1/4  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  $1,00,  pre- 
paid. 

Short  Green 

Also  called  Early  Frame. — Very 
productive  variety,  having  fruits  of 
good  length  and  handsome  form. 

Desirable  for  producing  pickles  of 
medium  size,  and  of  fine  quality 
when  sliced  for  the  table.  Ready 
for  use  in  55  days.  Pkt.,  5e;  oz., 

10c;  Va.  lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.25.  prepaid. 


Boston  Pickling 

Distinct,  very  prolific  and  exceedingly  popular 
variety,  largely  planted  for  pickles.  The  fruits  are 
short,  smooth,  bright  green  and  of  excellent  qual- 
ity, for  producing  medium  sized  pickles  this  vari- 
ety is  highly  esteemed.  Ready  in  50  days.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb-,  30c;  lb.,  $1.00. 


Snow’s  Fancy  Pickling', 

Early  Green  Cluster 

Fruits  of  short,  chunky  form,  light  green  color,  desirable  for  pickling.  Extra 
prolific,  frequently  setting  in  clusters  of  2 and  3.  Ready  for  use  in  about  50  days. 

Pkt,,  lOo;  oz..  20c;  % lb.,  60c;  lb., 
$1.50,  prepaid. 


The  Cumberland 

Hardier  than  most  kind.s,  a strong,  rapid  grower  and  prolific  yielder.  Tt  be- 
longs to  the  white  spine  class,  but  the  pickles  differ  from  all  other  sorts,  being 
thickly  covered  with  fine  spines.  Fruit  straight,  medium  long,  color  light  green, 
Flesh  firm,  crisp  and  tender  at  all  stages.  Excellent  for  pickles  and  slicing. 
Ready  for  use  in  about  60  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  ^ lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.50. 

West  India  Gherkin 


Isbell’s  Irish  Queen 

Handsomest — ^Richest  Dark  Greon 
Color — An  Excellent 

The  color  of  this  new 
Cucumber  is  an  intense 
rich  deep  green,  which  it 
retains  nearly  as  long  as 
our  Perfected  Davis  Per- 
fect. The  flesh  is  spark- 
ling white.  Irish  Queen 
is  very  prolific,  bein’g  a continuous 
producer  until  frost.  The  “cukes”  at 
slicing  stage  are  uniformly  large, 
sym_metrical,  handsome  and  attrac- 
tive. Flesh  is  compact,  fine  grained 
and  very  brittle,  and  of  a refreshing, 
delightful  flavor.  Also  excellent  for 
a pickle.  Vines  vigorous  and  healthy 
being  nearly  blight  proof.  Ready 
for  market  in  about  60  days.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  20c;  Vi  lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00. 


Slicer. 


A small  fruited  variety,  very  prolific,  and  used  only  for 
pickling.  Fruits  are  thick  and  rounded  in  shape,  rang- 
ing from  2 to  3 inches  in  length, 
and  covered  with  sharp  spines. 

Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  “Vi  lb.,  60c: 
lb.,  $2.00,  prepaid. 


Mixed 

Cucumber  Seed 


We  often  have  inquiries 
for  Mixed  Cucumber 
from  those  "^"ho 
use  the  crop  themselves, 
either  for  pickling  or  slic- 
ing. This  mixture  is  made  up  of 
first-class  varieties.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.. 
10c;  Va  lb.,  30c;  lb..  $1.00.  preimid. 


The  Cumheriant. 


44  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


ISBELUS  SUPERIOR  LETTUCE 


\ FioUl  of 

Isbell’S 

Select 

\lrand  Kav>itls 
Lettuce. 

Note  Tbe 
Even  Stand 
and  The 
Perfect 
Heads. 


It  is  important  for  all  oC 
as  to  try  out  new  varieties 
or  old  varieties  which  we 
lave  not  grown  before.  In 
-.his  way  we  may  discover 
;:cinds  which  have  special 
>alue  and  which  may  be 
.astly  superior  to  the  ones 
ve  have  been  accustomed  to 
r?row.  It’s  a good  way  to 
\eep  ahead  of  your  neigh- 
bors in  friendly  garden 
nmpetition.  Please  refer  to 
jages  3 to  13  for  Isbell’s 
Specialties  and  New  Things. 


‘‘Way  ahead” 


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

One  ounce  -wdll  sow  125  feet  of  drill  and  produce  3,000  plants. 
4 lbs.  to  the  acre. 

Isbell’s  Select  Grand  Rapids  Lettuce 

This  variety  of  curled  or  loose  leaf  lettuce  is  especially  adapted 
to  greenhouse  culture  in  winter.  In  the  great  lettuce-growing 
centers  around  Painesvillc,  Ashtabula,  etc.,  our  strain  of  this 
grand  forcing  sort  is  largely  used,  and  the  product  is  sold  in 
such  large  quantities  that  prices  are 
quoted  by  the  ton.  This  superior  lettuce 
is  of  rapid,  upright  growth;  may  be 
planted  close;  not  liable  to  rot,  standing 
several  days  after  being  ready  to  cut  with- 
out injury;  retains  its  freshness  a long 
time  after  being  cut,  hence  is  much 
sought  after  by  dealers;  its  quality  is  very  desirable. 
The  Isbell  Strain  is  especially  selected  for  purity  and  is 
the  best  to  be  found.  Ready  for  market  in  42  days. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz„  20c;  ^4  ib.,  50ci;  lb.,  $1.50,  prepaid.  5 
lbs.  for  $6.25,  not  prepaid. 

Black  Seeded  Simpson 

Splendid  loose  leaf  or  curled  leaf  lettuce  of  great 
popularity  with  market  and  home  gardeners.  Grows 
large  leaves,  the  inner  ones  forming  a semi-compact 
head,  very  tender,  crisp,  fine  quality  and  sweet  flavor. 
Always  reliable  and  easily  grown;  the  fine,  crumpled, 
clear  light  green  leaves  add  splendid  appearance  to  ex- 
cellent quality.  An  all-around  lettuce;  under  glass,  in 
cold  frame  or  in  open  ground.  A sort  especially  suited 
for  amateur  gardeners.  An  unsurpassed  heat  resister. 
Read3^  for  the  market  in  4 5 days.  Pkt..  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % 
lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $5.00,  not  prepaid. 

Simpson’s  Early  Curled 

Seed  white.  .Early,  erect  growing,  but  somewhat 
smaller  than  the  preceding.  Leaves  broad,  very  much 
curled,  often  frilled  and  blistered,  forming  a large, 
loose  head;  light  green  in  color;  sweet,  tender  and  well 
flavored.  May  be  sown  thickly  and  cut  when  plants 
are  very  young.  Largely  planted  for  early  outdoor 
crop.  Seed  sown  in  cold  frame  about  the  middle  of 
March  and  set  out  in  April  will  supply  the  table  from 
May  until  middle  of  June.  Ready  for  market  in  45 
days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c ; % lb.,  30c;  lb.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 
5 Ibsi.  for  $4.25,  not  prepaid. 


A wonderful  heat  resister.  Splendid  for  summer  use. 
Medium  size,  light  green  and  forms  a hard,  buttery 
lead  of  fine  quality  which  blanches  to  a creamy  white 
' olor.  Grows  compact  and  globular  in  form;  leaves 
tread  and  much  blistei'ed.  A very  satisfactory  head 
ettuce  for  the  home  garden  as  it  can  be  planted  any 
ime  during  the  season.  Excellent  foi'  summer  salads, 
•leady  for  the  table  in  50  to  55  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c; 
lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25,  prepaid. 


Isbell’s  May  King 

The  Best  Early  Head  Lettuce. 

It  is  astoni.^hing  how  quickly  this  new 
Lettuce  has  made  its  way  into  popular  favor. 
Three  years  ago  it  was  hardly  known.  Noam 
it  is  found  in  the  gardens  of  nearly  every 
up-to-date  grower.  It  grows  very  quickly, 
even  in  the  cold  weather  of  early  spring. 
The  habit  of  growth  is  very  compact  and  close;  in  fact, 
he  plant  is  about  all  head.  Outer  leaves  light  green, 
bowing  a tinge  of  reddish-brown,  inner  leaves  bright 
ellow  and  of  fine  rich,  buttery  flavor.  Heads  weigh 
•rom  12  to  16  oz.s.,  and  are  so  solid  that  they  carry  to 
market  in  perfect  condition.  Recommended  for  the 
North  and  South.  Ready  for  market  in  50  to  55  days. 
Pkt..  10c;  oz.,  20c;  14  lb.,  50c;  lb„  $1.50,  prepaid.  5 lbs. 
for  $6.25,  not  prepaid. 


Isbell’s 
May  King. 

The  Best  Early 
Head-iLettuce. 


Introduced  by  Burpee.  This  new  head  lettuce  shows  a 
remarkable  combination  of  earliness,  firm  heading,  hand- 
some appearance  and  fine  quality.  The  outer  leaves  are 
fight  green,  crumpled  and  blistered.  In  cold  frames  in  the 
■arly  spring  and  in  the  open  ground,  in  spring,  summer 
.and  early  fall  months,  it  is  proved  to  be  excellent.  Worthy 
of  a trial.  Stands  long  before  going  to  seed.  Desirable 
‘’or  home  garden.  Ready  for  market  in  50  days.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  15c;  % Ib.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.2i5,  prepaid. 

Improved  Salamander 

OR  BETTER-HEAD. 


For  Succession 


Plant  Beets,  Beans,  Carrots  or  Peas  where  Lettuce  has 
been  removed. 

Plant  Endive,  Peas  and  Beans  where  the  Radishes  grew. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  45 


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CURLED  ^ HEAD  LETTUCE 


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

I'or  later  planting  ive  use  varieties  that  will  stand  the  heal,  "ucli 
as  New  Wonderful,  California  Cream  Butter,  Hanson,  and 
the  Cos  Lettuce,  will  be  most  satisfactory.  The  New  Won- 
derful is  the  largest  heading  of  all  and  is  good  quality  al 
all  seasons. 

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

In  the  Soulh  Big  Boston  is  grown  almost  exclusively 
shipping  North,  also  California  Cream  Butter.  New  Won- 
derful is  the  favorite  Southern  winter  variety. 


Isbell’s  Yerifirst 


THE  EARLIEST  AND  BEST  LETTUCE. 

A curled  leaf  variety  suitable  for  forc- 
ing and  outdoor  culture,  very  early,  with- 
standing frost  to  a remarkable  degree. 

To  is  new  lettuce  is  so  good  that  we  have 
SO'  far  been  unable  to  find  any  other  lettuce 
that  can  in  any  way  approach  it  for  extra 
earliness,  hardiness  and  vigor  of  growth. 

It  is  also  more  tender  and  sweeter  and  has  a more 
delicious,  nutty,  creamy  flavor  than  any  other  lettuce 
eVer  placed  on  tbe  market.  The  leaves  are  heavily 
fringed,  much  crumpled  and  blistered,  of  light  green  color.  alv:i.\.s 
without  a browni.sh  tinge.  This  is  not  a head  lettuce,  but  tnu  iuuso 
leaves  form  a solid,  compact  plant.  We  recommend  it  for  home- 
garden  and  to  all  growers  who  cater  to  a “fancy  trade.”  We  sell 
the  seed  of  this  variety  to -our  Market  Gardeners  trade  in  hundred 
pound  lots.  Ready  for  market  in  38  days.  Pkt.,  lOc;  oz.,  20c;  % 
lb.,  GOc;  lb.,  $2.00,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  S8.2.o.  not  prepaid.  . ;f 


l«.beirs 
\ eriHrst. 
Tlie  J.arliest 
of  Ail. 


Early  Prizehead 

Yery  Popular  for  the  Home 
Garden. 

This  old  standard  variety  is 
still  the  best  of  the  large,  thin- 
leaved, clustering  sorts_  for  the 
home  garden,  but  it  is  not  a 
good  kind  to  ship.  The  leaves 
are  very  large,  crimped,  bright 
green  tinged  with  brownish-red 
at  the  edges  and  are  exceeding- 
ly tender,  crisp  and  sweet,  form- 
ing a large,  loose  head.  Stands 
a long  time  without  going  to 
seed.  Is  known  throughout  the 
country  and  highly  prized  by 
every  planter.  Ready  for  table 
use  in  45  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c; 

% lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25,  prepaid. 

Mixed  Lettuce  Seed 

All  kinds  mixed.  If  not  sown 
too  thickly,  will  make  a contin- 
uous crop.  Our  mixture  includes 
the  best  early  and  late  vari- 
eties of  curly  leaf  as  well  as 
head  lettuce.  Fine  for  the  home 
garden.  Make  first  sowing  as 
early  in  spring  as  the  weather 

permits,  this  and  a later  sowing  will  provide 
supply  of  both  curled  and  head  lettuce  all  season. 

5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  30c;  lb,,  $1,00,  prepaid. 

A very  fine 
Curled  Leaf 
Lettuce  for  the 
home  garden. 

Early.reliable, 
easy  to 
grow. 


Early  White 
Self-Folding  Cos 

Koniaine  Lettuce. 

Leaves  yellowish -white,  very 
crisp  and  tender;  a self -blanch- 
ing Lettuce  of  superior  flavor. 
Sold  also  as  Trianon  or  Celery 
Lettuce.  Loose,  sugar-loaf  shap- 
ed heads,  exceedingly  crisp  and 
tender  and  of  delicious  flavor. 
Will  stand  more  hot,  dry  weather 
than  any  other  lettuce,  making 
it  an  ideal  home-garden  sort. 
Will  make  a delicious  Romaine 
salad,  and  afford  a pleasing 
change  from  the  soft,  buttery 
varieties.  To  obtain  extra  qual- 
ity, blanch  the  heads  by  tying 
the  tops  of  the  plant  together 
with  soft  twine.  This  Lettuce 
is  eaten  like  celery  in  some  lo- 
calities— it  has  a more  pro- 
nounced flavor  than  all  other 
kinds.  Cos  Lettuce  is  considered 
by  many  to  be  the  highest  type 
and  quality  of  lettuce.  It  is 
desirable  for  long  distance  ship- 
ment as  well  as  for  home  use. 
For  best  results  transplant  the 
seedlings.  Pkt,,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % 
nice  lb.,  45c;  lb.,  $1.50,  prepaid. 

Pkt., 


Prizehead — For  the  Home  Garden. 


Beautify  your  home  grounds  by  planting  Isbell’s  lovely 
Gladioli.  You  will  be  vs^ell  pleased.  See  pages  120  and  121. 


To  keep  lettuce  crisp,  place  the  roots  in  cold  water,  but  do 
not  cover  the  leaves  til!  washing  for  serving,  then  rinse  in  a 
pan  of  ice  water  if  possible. 

New  Wonderful  or  New  York 


Black 
Simpson.  See 
page  44. 


Produces  immense  heads,  15  to  18  inches  across,  and  as  solid 
as  a Cabbage.  It  blanches  beaiutifully.  Crisp,  tender  and 
delicious.  Absolutely  free  from  birterness. 

The  Largest-Heading  Lettuce  of  all.  It  frequently  Aveighs 
two  or  three  pounds.  The  heart  is  A'ery  solid,  of  pleasing  light 
gi-een  color.  The  leaves  are  large  and  crumpled.  As  an  example 
of  its  “sta.nding”  properties,  perfect  Lettuces  AA^ere  cut  from  the 
same  bed  for  upwards  of  scA'en  Aveeks.  It  is  pronounced  the  finest 
in  cultivation  for  exhibition  purposes,  and  for  an  outdoor  all  season. 
A'ariety  it  stands  unrivaled.  Ready  for  market  in  60  to  6 5 days. 
Pkt.,  lOe;  oz.,  25c;  y+  lb.,  75c;  lb..  $2.50,  prepaid.  5 Ib.s.  for  $11.00, 
not  prepaid. 

In  the  small  home  garden  AA'here  space  is  at  a premium — often- 
times tAvo  or  CA-en  three  crops  can  he  groAvn  together,  all  of  them 
taking  up  no  more  space  than  one  alone.  Here  are  a fcAV  combina- 
tions that  ha  AC  been  found  to  Avork  Avell. 

CORN  AND  CUCUMBERS. 

LATE  PEAS  AND  SHEET  CORN. 

POTATOES  (EARLY)  AND  LATE  SWEET  CORN. 

SWEET  CORN  AND  SQUASH  OK  PUAIPKINS. 

EARLY  PEAS,  LETTUCE  AND  TOMATOES. 


40  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Crisp,  Sweet  ISBELL’S  LETTUCE  Highest  Quality 


Mammoth  Black-Seeded  Butter 

Large,  smooth -leaved  head  lettuce,  forming'  very  com- 
pact cabbage-like  heads  of  thick,  brittle  leaves,  the  inner 
ones  beautifully  blanched,  very  crisp,  tender,  and  of  fine 
flavor.  The  outer  leaves  are  slightly  frilled  at  the  edge. 
Light  green;.  Ready  for  market  in  55  days.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  50c;  lb.,  .$1.50,  prepaid. 


Chicken  Lettuce 


Your  poultry  needs  “green”  food  and  this  variety  of 
Lettuce  is  just  the  thing  you  will  want  to  grow  for  this 
purpose.  It  is  a genuine  Lettuce  which  will  yield  as  much 
or  mor.e,  chicken  or  rabbit  feed  as  any  plant  that  you  may 
have  msed  for  “greens.”  When  once  cuf  it  starts  to  grow 
again  and  makes  a successive  crop.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  26c; 
1/4  lb„  76c. 


l.cttiice  is  the  lx’s!  of  all  salad  crops,  and  a very  appetizing  and 
iiealtliful  food,  esptK'iaJly  during  the  wanner  months.  To  have  lei- 
tuce  at  its  best,  it  must  be  tresh  luid  unwilted.  It  is  so  eirny  ta> 
grow  ajid  letiuires  such  small  space  m the  garden,  that  every  famil.v 
should  have  a plentiful  supply  throughout  tiie  season. 

Lettuce  is  a short  season  crop  and  if  sown  earl.v,  may  be  followed 
by  bush  beans,  beets,  carrots,  Chinese  cabbage,  sweet  corn,  pickling 
cucumbers,  endive,  kolilrabi,  parsle.v,  late  peas,  radishes,  turnips,  cie. 
In  this  nay,  you  can  grow  two  crops  on  the  same  piece  of  ground. 


California  Cream  Butter 


One  of  the  be.«t  summer  varitfies  of  head  lettuce,  pro- 
ducing large  solid  heads  of  globular  form,  which  are  com- 
pact, firm  and  well  blanched,  of  beautiful  appearance; 
crisp,  rich,  decidedly  buttery  flavor.  The  leaves  are 
broad,  very  thick,  blistered  and  crumpled.  Grown  extensively 
in  the  South.  Ready  for  market  in  55  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c; 

^ lb.,  30c;  lb.,  .$1.00,  prepaid. 

A Winner  for  the 
Home  Garden. 

One  of  the  very  best  cabbage  varieties.  Heads  are  sO'  compact 
and  solid  they  seldom  go  to  seed.  Inside  is  thoroughly  blanched 
and  of  the  finest  flavor.  Leaves  broad,  slightly  crumpled  and 
border  finely  frilled.  Good  for  home  and  market  garden.  Crisp- 
ness is  retained  in  hottest  and  driest  weather.  Of  strong  growth, 

suitable  for  early  and  later 
plantings.  Ready  for  table  in  55  to-  GO 
days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  15c; 


tb.,  .Sl.50,  prepaid. 


.Mammoth 

ISlaek 

Seeded 

Butter. 


Improved  Hanson 


In  all  probability  there  are  more  pounds  of  Hanson  Lettuce  sold 
than  any  other  kind.  Its  table  quality  is  perfection  itself,  having 
a sweet  rich  flavor  and  its  ability  to  remain  a long  time  in  edible 
condition  is  one  of  its  leading  characteristics.  It  forms  large  heads, 
as  an  outdoor  Lettuce  ONI.Y,  and  may  be  planted  from  earliest 
spring  to  late  in  the  fall.  The  cater  leaves  are  large  and  broad, 
somewhat  blistered  and  crumpled,  with  frilled  edges,  color  clear 
light  green.  A sure-heading  sort  standing  the  heat  remarkably 
well.  Every  y.-nr  our  trade 
on  this  standard  sort  in-  k~' 

creases,  owing  it)  :he  '' 

care  we  take  with  our  .-crtl  ^ 

Ready  for  tlin  ^ , L 

market  in  5 5 ' " ” \ 

days.  Pkt.,  10<-;  “ j,  ^ *> '?  --  'S 

oz.,  20c;  % lb.. 

50c;  lb.,  $1.50. 
prepaid,  5 Ib^. 
for  $6.00,  not 
prepaid. 


Improved  Hanson. 

Crisp-as-Ice 

Decidedly  solid  heading  and  slow  to  shoot  to  seed.  The  plants 
are  very  compact  and  can  be  set  close  together.  Interior  of  heads 
is  remarkably  'well  blanched  and  the  quality  is  exceedingly  buttery, 
tender  and  sweet.  The  leaves  are  so  brittle  as  to  suggest  the  nani.. 

“Crisp-as-Icc.”  The  outer  leaves^re  variegated  brown  and  green, 

the  brown  predominating  'riic; 
are  very  broad  and  thick, 
somewhat  crumpled  and  blist- 
ered. Desirable  for  home 
garden.  Ready  for  use  in 
55  to  6 0 days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
20c;  % lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.50,  prepaid. 


""""  V'  < 


Crisp-.As-Ice. 


Selected  Big  Boston 


ONE  OF  THE  GREATEST  FAVORITES. 


The  popularity  of  this  Head  Lettuce  certainly  co'.'ers  <a 
wide  area.  In  Florida  and  Texas  thousands  of  aert  s ai  e 
grown  in  winter.  In  the  Caroilinas  vast  fields  are  grown 
for  shipping  to  the  large  seai.oard  cities.  In  New  York 
State  large  areas  are  to  be  seen  all  through  the  summer, 
and  away  into  November.  It  is  a large  cabbage  variety, 
forming  big, ^ yet  compact,  tender  and  crisp  heads,  of  rich 
yellow  color  inside  and  deliciously  sweet.  It  is  adapted 
to  open  ground  for  summer  and  fall  use,  or  to  gTOwing  in 
frames  or  to  force  in  cool  greenhouses.  Withstands  ad- 
verse w'eather  conditions.  A favorite  sort  with  ail  plant- 
rs.  Ready  for  market  in  5 5 days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  1/4 
lb.,  50c;  ib.,  $J.50,  prepaid.  5 lbs„  $6.00,  not  prepaid. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  47 


ISBELL’S  PEDIGREE  MUSK-MELON  SEED 


NO  BETTER  SEED  IN  THE  T.AND  THAN  OURS.  JACKSON  IS  THE  MUSKAIELON  CAPITOL  OF  MICIHGAN. 


CULTURE — Miiskmelons  or  Cantaloupes  like  a warm  rieli  soil  quite 
sandy.  Plant  see<l  in  hills  4 to  (>  feet  apart  each  way,  8 or  10  seeds 
vn  a hill,  and  when  danger  of  inswts  is  past,  thin  to  M or  4 plants. 
Hell  rolted  manure  or  other  fertilizer  previ<msiy  mi\e<l  in  the  soil 
of  a hill  is  a great  help.  The  quality  of  the  Melons  depends  on 

good  eonditicuis  of  growth.  Gi^e  shallow  eulti\atioii  until  vines 

«-o^  er  grotiml,  and  pinch  ofl  the  ends  of  growing  shoots. 

For  melon  beetles  dust  the  j*lanis  with  lime  or  ashes  !^dxed  with 
fine  road  dust.  For  th<>  IMelon  liee.  use  “Hlaek  Leaf  40”;  to  kill 

hugs  <lnst  >\i<!<  “Slug  Shot.’’  .\  fen’  hills  of  early  fruit  may  he  had 

by  sowing  seed  in  hotbed  on  pieces  of  sod  or  in  i)ots  and  transplanting. 


Varieties 


ONE  OUNCE  or  SEED  FOR  60  HILLS;  2%  POUNDS  TO  3% 
POUNDS  PEli  ACRE. 

It  is  difficult  to  say  just  v/liich  are  the  best  ^•ari- 
Hies  for  each  purpose — there  are  so  many  good 
ones  and  individual  taste.s  differ  widely.  Good  .seed  is  a mo.st  ini- 
poi'tant  item,  idichigan  Melon  and  other  Vine  seed  is  eagerly  sought 
for  by  the  gro wer.s . w hose  dxin.g  depends  on  their  crops  Our  north- 
ern grown  seed  produces  early  crops. 


Isbell’s  Golden  Hearts  is  a superb  Melon  for  the  liome  garden.  It 
is  also  shipped  in  large  c|uantitics  to  the  big  city  hotels.  Isbell’s 
Grand  and  Selected  Osage  are  other  fine  sorts  suitable  for  tho 
partkuilar  1io!;l.«-  grower.  If  you  prefer  a green  fleshed  variety, 
plant  Early  Ripe. 

For  Shi|)per.s  and  IMarket  Gardeners  we  strongly  recommend  our  se- 
lected strain  of  Osage,  Golden  Hearts.  Rocky  Ford  and  Paul  Rose. 

In  the  far  North,  you  must  have  early  maturing  varieties,  such  as 
the  .green  fleshed  Early  Ripe,  Hackensack  or  Extra  Early  Grand 
Rapids.  The  earliest  yellov/  fleshed  kind  is  Isbell’s  Lake  Champlain. 


Isbell’s  “Grand” 

GRAND  IN  NAIME,  GRAND  IN  EAKLINESS,  GR.AND  IN 
VIGOR,  GRAND  IN  YIELD,  GRAND  IN  FLAVOKu 

Isbell’s  “Grand”  ripens  about  ten  days  ear- 
lier than  Osage.  Has  a very  vigorous  vine, 
and  because 
of  its  vigor- 
ous growth  is 
a great  yield- 
er.  The  fruit, 
is  about  G inches  in  di- 
ameter, round  or  slightly 
elongated,  slightly  ribbed. 

Color,  a rich  pea  green, 
with  netting  a lighter 
shade.  The  flesh  is  firm, 
fine  grained  and  of  a rich 
salmon  or  red  color. 

In  flavor  it  equals  the 
best  grown  Osage  or  Em- 
erald Gem.  The  flesh  ex- 
tends to  the  rind  and  re- 
tains its  color  and  quality 
quite  to  the  outer  shell, 
which,  though  thin,  is 
very  hard  and  firm,  and 
bears  shipment  remark- 
ably well.  The  flesh  is 
very  thick,  leaving  small 
seed  cavity.  It  is  deli- 
cious and  melting.  Ripe 
fruits  in  7 0 days.  Pkt., 

10c;  oz.,  20c;  Vi  lb„  60c; 

Ib.,  $2.00,  prepaid. 


Isbell’s  Seeds  — Always 
the  Same — Always  Good. 


Bender’s  Surprise 

Exquisitely  fine  flavor,  large  size  and  earliness  com- 
bine to  make  this  nev/  melon  a great  favorite.  Introduced 
by  Mr.  .Bender,  well  known  melon  grower  of  New  York. 
The  melons  are  of  oval  shape,  light  .green  with  coarse 
as  they  mature  they  turn  a golden  tint.  Flesh 
deep  orange,  very  thick,  de- 
liciously sweet  and  of  high 
flaAmr.  GroAVs  to  a fairly 
large  size,  Aveighing  up  to 
10  lbs,  each.  The  melons 
are  very  firm,  keep  for  a 
Aveek  after  bein.g  picked 
and  actually  improve  in 
flavoi’  during  that  time. 
We  offe^r  the)  genuine 
Bender’s  Surprise;  selected 
stock  of  Avhich  still  is  very 
scarce.  Pkt.,  loc;  oz.,  50c; 
Vi  lb.,  $1.50. 

Early  Green  Nutmeg 

Very  early  small  sized 
melons  of  nutmeg  shape, 
with  dark  green,  ribbed, 
finely  netted  skin,  uniform 
in  size  and  shape.  Flesh 
green,  rich  and  sweet.  An 
old  standard  sort  for  which 
the  demand  is  still  quite 
large.  Recommended  for 
early  market  and  home 
garden.  We  grow  an  ex- 
cellent strain  of  this  mel- 
on. Ripe  fruits  in  70  days. 
Pkt..  5c;  oz..  1,5c;  lb., 
45c;  lb..  $1.40,  prepaid. 


netting, 


Early  Foi’dliook. 


OF  FINEST  QUAIJTY  Isbell’s  Golden  Hearts  ’rsT  the  right  size 


HOTEL  MEN  W.ANT  THEM— SUPPLY  NOT  EQUAL  TO  THE  DE3IAND.  JUST  RIGHT  TO  SERVE  IN  HALVES. 

This  great  muskmelon  is  the  result  of  careful  “crossing”  and  patient,  painstaking  work  in  selecting  by  a well- 
known  melon  srower  of  Michigan  We  consider  it  to  be  the  finest  basket  melon  in  existence.  Golden  Hearts  is  a 
medium  early  and  ripens  6 to  8 days  ahead  of  our  Selected  Osage.  The  flesh  is  thick,  very  tender  and  of  a 

beautiful  golden  salrnon  color.  It  is  of  excellent  flavor,  being  very  sAveet  and  delicious.  It  ripens  clear  to  the  skin. 
The  melons  are  Avell  ribbed, 
and  are  cox&i'ed  with  a 
dense  netting  of  grayish 
color.  The  thin  rind  is  a 
rich,  dark  green  color.  They 
are  nearly  round,  and  aver- 
age a little  more  than  5 
inches  in  diameter  and  Aveigh  aboui 
1%  lbs.  apiece.  The  melons  groAv 
very  uniform  in  size  and  the  vines 
are  A’erv  productive.  The  fruits  set 
early  and  cluster  about  the  hill,  as 
many  as  tAvelA-e  fruits  have  been  found 
to  the  vines.  Isbell’s  Golden  Hearts  is 
an  excellent  shipper,  and  is  so  goofl 
that  the  hotel  trade  inquires  for  them, 
taking  all  they  can  get.  Ripe  fruits  in 
70  days.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  2.5c;  Vj,  lb., 

75c;  lb.,  $2.50,  prepaid. 


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


48  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


ISBELL’S  CHOICE  MUSK-MELONS 


Do  Not  Overlook  These 


ISBELL’S  LAKE  CHAMPLAIN. 


Ahead  of  all  others  in  earliness,  hardiness 
and  productiveness,  and  in  quality  equal  to 
the  best.  Makes  melon  growing  very  profit- 
able even  though  the  season  be  short.  See 
.Voveltv  p-^ges.  Sold  in  se.nled  packets.  Pkt.. 
15c;  oz.,  65c;  % lb.,  $2.00;  lb.,  .$6.00,  postpaid. 


GOLDEN  HONEY  DEW. 


Sweet  as  honey — keeps  for  weeks.  Golden 
Honey  Dew  has  ail  the  good  points  to  rec- 
ommend it  as  its  parent  Ploney  Dew.  The 
flesh  is  rich  goVlen-vellow,  thick,  and  sweet 
as  sugar.  See  Novelty  pages.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
23c;  3/i  lb.,  60c. 


OSAGE — KEGULAK,  STOCK.  —This  is 
field-run  seed  grown  from  selected  stock 
and  is  equal  to  the  general  quality  of  seed 

offered.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  ^ lb.,  40c;  Jb., 
$1.25,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  .$6.25,  not  prepaid. 


Extra  Early  Hackensack 

Ready  for  market  fully  ten  days  ahead  of  the 
well-known  old  Hackensack.  Fruits  round,  flat- 
tened at  the  ends,  irregularly  ribbed  and  heavily  netted. 
Flesh  green,  thick,  of  excellent  quality  and  flavor.  One 
of  the  earliest,  hardiest  and  most  pro'.ific  green  fleshed 
sorts.  The  melons  are  of  good  size,  weighing  from  5 to 
10  lbs.,  each.  Ripe  fruits  in  65  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c; 
% lb.,  40c;  lb.,  .$1.35,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $5.50,  not  prepaid. 

Extra  Early  Grand  Rapids 

The  earliest  large  size  muskmelon,  and  is  profitable  on 
that  account.  Of  oblong  shape,  pale  green  and  finely 
netted,  turning  yellow  when  ripe. 

The  flesh  is  yellow,  of  fair  qual- 
ity. Pinch  off  the  ends  of  the 
main  shoots  when  2 or  3 feet 
long  to  encourage  early  maturi- 
ty. Our  early  strain  of  Grand 
Rapids  makes  it  possible  to  have 
melons  in  the  Northern  gardens. 

Ripe  fruits  in  6 5 days.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  15c;  '44  ib.,  45c;  lb.,  $1.50, 
prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $6.25,  not 
prepaid. 

New  Hondoo 

A Splendid  Shipping  Melon. 

Hoodoo  is  grown  extensively  in 
Michigan  and  stands  at  the  top 
of  the  list  as  a shipper.  It 
is  just  the  right  size,  so  it  may 
be  served  cut  in  halves. 

Flesh  deep  orange,  extremely  New  Hoodoo- 
thick,  fine  grained,  of  sweet- 
est flavor.  Fruits  run  uniform.  Average  weight  1 % lbs 
Ripe  fruits  in  SO  daj^s.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz..  15c;  44  lb.,  45c 
lb.,  $1.50,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $6,25,  nut  prepaid.  " 


Paul  Rose  or  Petoskey 

An  extra  good  keeping  and  shipping  salmon-fleshed 
melon.  Ripens  about  ten  days  earlier  than  Osage.  Flesh 
reddish-salmon,  very  thick,  of  highest  quality;  seed  cavity 
very  small  and  triangular.  The  fruits  are  deep  green, 
slightly  ribbed  arid  well  netted,  in  size  about  the  same  as 
the  well  known  Rocky  Ford. 
P?ul  Rose  is  the  result  of 
crossing  Osage  and  Rocky 
Ford,  an  exceptional  cornbina- 
tion  of  melon  qualities.  ' The 
rich  quality,  color  of  flesh 
and  fine  flavor  of  Osage,  with 
the  deep  netted  skin,  shape 
and  size  of  Rocky  Ford.  Pro- 
duces the  largest  percentage 
of  high  class  table  melons  of 
the  basket  packing  size  varie- 
ties. Ripe  fruits  in  70  days. 
Pkt,,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  44  lb.,  45c; 
lb..  $1.50,  prepaid;  5 lbs.  for 
$6.25,  not  prepaid. 


Pollock  No.  25 


Notice  the  Thick  Meat. 


The  Salmon-Tint  Pollock  No. 
2 5 Rocky  Ford  is  considered 
the  most  desirable  type  of 
the  Rocky  Ford  melons  and  a 
vast  acreage  of  this  sort  is  now  grown  in  the  famous 
Rock  Ford  melon  district.  Several  years  ago  the 
Rocky  Ford  Cantaloupe  Seed  Breeders’  Association  began 
3 effort  to  develop  a salmon-fleshed  melon 
that  would  meet  every  requirement  of  their 
needs,  and  Salmon-Tint  No-.  25  is  the  result 
of  their  efforts.  This  is  an  early  melon  of 
the  solid  netted  type  that  is  so  very  desir- 
able. Very  ’small  seed  cavity,  with  thick, 
luscious  flesh  of  genuine  salmon  tint  shading 
to  yeen  near  the  rind.  Splendid  keeper, 
stands  shipping  well.  Ripe  fruits  in  7 5 to 
SO  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  lb,,  40c;  lb., 
;4.35,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $6.25,  not  , prepaid. 


Selected  Osage 


MICHIGAN  IS  THE  HOME  OF  THE  OSAGE 
musk3ip:i.on. 

AVe  give  particular  aitention  to  our 
strain  of  Osage  Melon,  (-.ich  year 
carefully  selecting  our  stcick  seed, 
so  that  today  our  seed  is  truly 
a pedigreed  strain.  Special 
lare  has  been  exercised  to  in- 
crease thickness  of  the  flesh 
and  to  develop  the  rich,  deep  salmon  color 
and  fine  flavor.  The  fruit  is  medium  in 
size,  o\al  in  shape,  slightly  ribbed,  dark 
green  in  color,  and  just  nicely  netted.  The 
Osage  is  the  favorite  Muskmelon  on  the 
Jackson  market  on  account  of  its  rich, 
delicious  flavor  and  superior  quality.  It  is 
considered  the  best  general  purpose  melon 
in  cultivation.  On  heavier  soils,  where 
other  varieties  produce  poor  fruits,  Osage 
will  succeed.  On  sandy  soil  no  other  melon 
will  do  better.  Ripe  fruits  in  7 5 days.  Pkt., 

10c;  oz.,  25c;  44  Ah,  75c;  lb.,  $2.50,  prepaid. 

5 lbs.  for  .$8.75,  not  prepaid. 


Pollock  No.  2.3  Rocky  Ford. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  49 


Green  Fleshed  MUSK-MELONS  Yellow  Fleshed 


IsbelPs  New  Early  Ripe  ’’ 


Emerald  Gem 


Well  known  and  has  long  been  acknowledged  the  most  delicious  in  flavor.  It  is 
one  of  the  earliest  to  ripen  and  while  too  soft  to  stand  shipping,  it  is  unequaled 
for  home  use  or  nearby  markets.  Vines  of  strong,  vigorous  growth  and  very 
prolific.  The  melons  average  from  four  to  five  inches  in  diameter.  The  skin 
is  a rich,  deep  emerald-green.  Flesh  is  very  thick,  with  thin  rind  and  small 
seed  cavity,  crystalline  in  appearance,  and  of  a rich  salmon  color.  Ripe 
melons  in  70  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz,,  20c;  % lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.75,  prepaid. 


Netted  Gem  Rocky  Ford 


Sure — Everybody  Eikes  Melons  Grown 
From  Isbell’s  Seeds. 


The  melon  that  made  Rocky  Ford,  Colo.,  famous — A well  known,  profitable 
market  sort.  The  vines  are  healthy  and  vigorous,  producing  an  enormous 
quantity  of  fruits  during  the  season.  The  melons  are  very  uniform  in  size 
and  shape,  being  slightly  oval.  Skin  a rich,  greenish  gold  when  .fully  ripe; 
the  netting  is  fine  and  prominent.  The  flesh  is  light  green  in.  color,  very  deep, 
ripening  clear  to  the  rind,  which  is  very  thin.  In  flavor  it  is  peculiarly  rich, 
luscious  and  free  from  stringiness.  The  seed  we  offer  is  of  the  best  stock. 
Ripe  fruits  in  75  days  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  30c;  lb.,  $1.00,  prepaid.  6 

lbs.  for  $i,25,  not 


Banana 


prepaid. 


This  melon  sur- 
passes all  others  in 
its  delicious  fra- 
grance. The  flesh 
(the  melon  being 
nearly  solid)  is  of  a 
rich  salmon.  The 
quality  is  first-rate 
when  the  melon  is 
thoroughly  ripe.  It 
grows  from  20  to  2S 
inches  in  length  and 
is  very  prolific.  By 

many  this  melon  is  . ,,  , 

considered  of  superb  quality;  it  is  essentially  a home 
varietv.  Plant  some  for  your  county  fair  exhibit  this  year 

Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1,30,  prepaid. 


The  most  precious 
asset  that  can  accrue 
to  any  business  insti- 
tution is  the  pleasant 
thoughts  which  peo- 
ple think  about  it. 


Banana  Muskmelon. 


I 

rarden  ' 


Tip  Top 


Ohio  Sugar 


A Green-Fleshed  Tip  Top. — This  is  an  absolutely  distinct 
and  very  superior  Melon.  It  is  one  of  the  sweetest  and 
most  luscious  i^reen-fleshed  cantaloupes  now  on  the  market. 
Of  desirable  size,  round,  inclined  to  oval  in  shape,  h'=“avy 
in  proportion  to  size  because  the  flesh  is  deep;  distinctly 
ribbed  and  thickly  netted — -color  of  skin  gray-green.  Be- 
cause of  its  firm  flesh  and  solidity,  it  is  a splendid  shipper. 
Seed  cavity  is  small.  The  flesh  is  an  attractive  _ green  of 
exquisite  texture,  sugary,  juicy,  tender,  and  entirely  free 
from  any  stringiness.  Splendid  market  and  home-.garden 
Melon.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $3.00,  postpaid. 


This  wonderfully  fine  melon  should  be  planted  by  all 
melon  growers.  It  always  pleases.  The  testimony  of 
all  who  use  Tip  Top  is  that  every  melon  produced, 
whether  big  or  little,  early  or  late,  is  a good  one;  sweet, 
juicy,  finest  flavor,  firm-fleshed  and  eatable  to  the  out- 
side coating.  Its  appearance  on  the  market  is  very  at- 
tractive— sells  on  sight.  The  fruits  are  of  large  size, 
nearly  round,  evenly  ribbed  and  moderately  netted.  Flesh, 
rich  deco  salmon,  sweet  and  spicy.  Ripe  fruits  in  90 
days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  lb.,  45c;  lb.,  $1.50,  prepaid. 


Famous  Melon  ‘‘Honey  Dew” 

The  melon  is  nearly  Avhite,  turning  to  a lemon-yellow 
when  ripening.  Surface  is  absolutely  smooth.  When  cui 
open  revealing  the  crisp,  gi'een  flesh,  the  contrast  of  color.? 
is  beautiful.  Indescribably  sw’eet,  with  a distinctive,  de- 
lightful arom.atic  flavor. 

Fruits  are  a nice  size,  weighing  8 to  10  lbs.,  flesh  is  very 
thick,  so  that  there  is  a great  deal  that  is  edible  on  each 
melon.  The  name  Honey  Dew  well  describes  it.  Sweet 
as  drops  of  honey.  Ripens  rather  late.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
25c;  1/4  lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $3.35, 


Long  Yellow  Cantaloupe 

A very  large  fruited  sort  for  late  use,  highly  esteemed  by 
many.  Finds  ready  sale  in  some  sections,  but  we  recom- 
mend it  mainly  for  home  garden.  The  large  melons  are 
long,  oval  in  shape,  with,  deeply  ribbed  and  slightly  netted 
skin.  Flesh  light  yellow,  thick,  sweet  and  melting,  of  high- 
ly aromatic  flavor.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  ^ lb.,  45c;  lb.,  $1.50. 
prepaid. 


Vine  Peach  or  Mango  Melon 

The  fruits  are  of  about  the  size  of  a large  peach,  oval 
shaped  and  of  bright  orange-yellow  color,  somewhat  russet- 
ed.  For  sv.'-eet  pickles,  pies  and  preserves  they  are  superb.  Re- 
quire the  same  cultivation  as  muskmelons.  Easi'v  grown. 
Directions  for  preserving,  etc.,  on  every  packet.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  35c;  Vi  lb..  75c. 


Positively  the  earliest  green-fleshed  Muskmelon  ever  grown.  Out-yields  all  other 
sorts.  Ideal  size  for  dessert.  A ery  Sweet. 

ISBELI.’S  NEW  EARFY  RIPE  is  a medium  sized  melon,  weighing 
from  2 Vo  to  4 pounds.  The  flesh  is  deep  and  thick,  light  green  in  color, 
except  next  to  the  seed.?,  where  it  inclines  towards  yellow.  The  flavor 
is  exceedingly  fine.  The  skin  is  green,  ribbed  and  netted.  It  is  a,  firm, 
solid  melon  and  will  carry  in  perfect  condition  for  several  days  after 
its  remoN'al  from  the  vine.  It  is  a heavy  cr'^pppr  and  one  of  the  earli- 
est of  all  Muskmelons.  We  particularly  recommend  it  to  all  whose 
profits  depend  upon  being  first  in  market.  The  melons  are  of  very  uniform  size  and 
of_  fine  shape  and  appearance,  extremely  delicious  in  flavor  and  sell  readily  on  our 
market  at  high  prices.  Ripe  melons  in  60  to  65  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  ^ lb., 
60c;  lb.,  $3.00,  prepaid.  5 ibs.  for  $8.75,  not  prepaid. 


Isbell’s  New  Early  Ripe. 


30  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


ISBELL’S  WATER-MELONS 


Watermelons  are  easy  to  grow  and  may  be  grown  in  sufficient  quardity  for  the  home  garden  practically  all  over 
the  coimtry.  Northern  gro^vn  seed  should  be  planted  because  it  has  been  mafuretl  in  a short  season  and  will  grow 
hardier,  larger  plants  than  seeds  from  the  South.  Oar  soil  here  in  Jackson  county  is  especially  fine  for  Watermelons. 

CULTURE. A light,  sandy  soil,  with  good  exposure  to  the  sun,  is  the  best  for  watermelons.  It  should  be  pre- 

pared deep,  but  receive  shallow  cultivation.  Hoe  often  and  thoroughly.  Plant  in  hills  8 to  10  feet  apart  each  way. 
Plant  8 to  10  seeds  in  a hill,  and  finally,  when  danger  of  insects  is  past,  leave  but  three  strong  plants.  To  kill  bugs 
dust  with  “Slug  Shot.”  To  exterminate  Melon  Lice  spray  with  “Black  Leaf  40.”  One  ounce  of  seed  is  required  for 
forty  hills.  Three  to  four  pounds  will  plant  an  acre.  

A SPLENDID  METXIN 
FOR  THE  NORTH. 

Next  to  Isbell’s  Earliest  and  Sweetest,  this  is  the  finest  Watermelon 
for  family  use  and  home  market.  .Melons  .stidom  over  12  inches  long 
and  9 inches  in  diameter,  but  what  they  lack  in  size  they  more  than 
.n.ake  up  in  number  and  quality.  Rind  green,  striped  with  a lighter 
shade.  On  account  of  the  thin  a.nd  brittle  rind  Cole’s  Early  is  not 
suited  for  shipping.  Flesh  bright  red,  crisp,  delicate  texture,  juicy 
and  sparkling-.  In  fiavor  it  is  lusciously  sweet  and  re- 
freshing. Very  early  and  can  be  grown  successfully 
over  a larger  latitude  than  anv  other  variety.  Matures 
in  70  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  30c;  lb.,  .$1.00, 
prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $3.75,  not  prepaid. 


Cole’s  Early 


Sweetheart 


Our  strain  is  grand,  stvc^et-hearted  kind  for  home  and 
market  use.  Vine  vigorous  and  productive,  ripening 
its  fruit  early.  Fruit  large,  oval,  very  light  green, 
slightly  mottled.  Flesh  bright  red,  firm,  crisp,  melt- 
ing and  exceedingly  sweet.  A good  shipper.  Matures 
in  75  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  lb.,  30c;  Ib.,  90c,  pre- 
paid. 5 lbs.  for  $3.50,  not  prepaid. 


Ice  Cream 


One  of  the  best  early  sorts  for  private  gardens  and  for  mar- 
ket gardeners  who  deliver  direct  to  consumers.  Vine  moder- 
ately vigorous,  hardy  and  productive;  fruit  medium  sized,  oval, 
bright  green  and  finely  veined  or  mottled;  rind  thin; 
flesh  bright  scarlet,  solid,  crisp,  tender  and  sweet. 
Seeds  are  white.  A good  variety  for  Northern  sec- 
tions. Not  suitable  for  shipping.  Matures  in  80  days. 

Isbell’s  Earliest  and  Sweetest  lbs.  for  $3.50,  not  prepaid.  P P -. 


Sweetheart. 

Excellent  for  Home  and  Market. 


The  Most  Valuable  Home  Watermelon.  Very  Early  and 
Deliciously  Sweet.  It  I'airly  Melts  in  Your  Mouth. 

This  melon  is  just  what  its  name  indicates — 
the  earliest  and  sweetest  of  all.  We  have  been 
selecting  it  for  many  years  along  these  lines, 
and  every  year  sees  a surprising  increase  in  the 
demand. 

The  size  is  medium  and  does  not  exceed  in 
AVeight  20  lbs.,  averaging  from  10  to  15  pounds. 
The  flesh  is  scarlet,  of  extra  fineness  and  sweetness,  entirely 
Vee  from  stringiness,  and  fairly  melts  in  your  mouth.  This 
variety  is  one  of  the  most  prolific  known,  and  as  the  plant 
s of  hardy  and  vigorous  growth  we  are  not  surprised  that 
:his  melon  has  become  extremely  popular.  It  is  a cross 
oetw’-een  Mountain  Sweet  and  Cole’s  Early,  combining  the 
oest  qualities  of  both.  Fruits  are  of  attractive  appearance, 
:he  rind  being  mottled  with  several  shades  of  green.  Ripe 
•n»-lon.s  In  Go  da;'s. 

Every  melon  grower  should  give  ISBELL’S  EAR.LIEST 
.4ND  SWEETEST  a fair  trial,  as  it  is  the  best  for  extra 
early  planting  and  especially  adapted  toi  Northern  localities 
where  the  season  is  short.  I’kt..  10c;  oz.,  1.5c;  ^ lb.,  40c; 
lb.,  $U!5,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $5.00,  not  prepaid. 


TO  GET  YOUR  SEEDS  PROMPTLY. — Be  sure  and  sign 
fom*  name  to  every  .order  and  give  plain  directions  for 
shipping,  etc.  We  aim  to  give  the  best  service,  and  a line 
or  two  of  directions  from  you  will  help  us  both.  Order  be- 
fore the  rush  of  planting  tune  is  on,  then  we  can  Bend  out 
your  order  the  same  day  it  is  receiv^. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  51 


Tom  Watson  Water-Melon 

THE  3IOST  POPUEAK  OF  ALE  WATERMELONS. 


This  new  melon  has  surprised  everybody  by  its  sudden  rise  in  popularity.  Although 
of  recent  introduction,  it  alr('ady  occupies  a very  prominent  place  in  ail  markets  and 
is  everywhere  called  for.  It  is  a long-,  green  variety  covered  with  a fine 
netting,  giving  it  a most  attractive  appearance.  The  flesh  is  of  most  su- 
perb quality  and  intensely  red  color.  The  rind  is  thin,  but  hard  and  tough 
so  that  it  is  unequaled  as  a market  and  shipping  sort.  The  melons  are  of 
large  size  and  heavy,  about  24  inches  long  and  10  to  12  inches  through.  A 
good  yielder  and  great  money  maker  in  all  markets.  We  recommend  it  as 
best  main  crop  sort.  Our  seed  cannot  be 
(.\celled.  Matures  in  85  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
lOc ; ^ lb.,  30c ; lb.,  90c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for 
•iiS.SO,  not  prepaid. 


Peerless 


Tom  M atson 


Kleckley’s  Sweets  or  Monte  Cristo 

ISBELL’S  EXTRA  SELECT  STOCK. 

The  introducer  claims  this  to  be  THE  melon  of  quality 
— the  “sweetest  of  all.’’  It  has  certainly  become  immense- 
ly popular  because  of  its 

superb  flavor  and  sur-  - — 

passing  crispness.  On 
account  of  its  ciispncss 
and  tcnrlerness  it  is  net 
recommended  for  ship- 
ping, but  for  nearby 
markets  and  for  home 
consumption  it  has  no 
superior.  Shape  is  ac- 
curately shown  in  idus- 
Iration;  a\erage  length 
is  about  IS  to  20  inches. 

The  large  fruits  taper 
slightly  towards  the 
stem  end.  Color  very 
dark  green,  almost  black. 

Quality  is  superb.  Seeds 
are  white  and  placed 
close  to  the  rind,  out- 
side of  the  big,  solid, 
bright  scarlet  heart. 

Season  is  only  medium  early;  hence  it  is  not  recom- 
mended for  the  extreme  North,  but  nothing  can  be  finer 
for  the  latitude  of  Pennsylvania,  Ohio,  Indiana,  Michigan, 
Illinois,  etc.  Only  a few  days  later  than  Cole’s  Earxy, 
and  of  much  larger  size.  Matures  in  80  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
lOci  % lb.,  30c;  Ib.,  90c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  5^3.50,  not  prepaid. 


paid. 


Excellent  For  Home  Market. 

This  old  stand-by  is  our  best  general  crop- 
per for  the  home  market;  has  too  thin  a 
rind  for  shipping  unless  packed  in  stra-W. 
Few,  if  any,  surpass  a Pceiless  for  quality 
and  productiveness.  Medium  early,"  fruit 
oblon.g,  large  size,  rind  light  green,  mottled 
and  veined;  flesh  bright  scarlet,  solid  to  the 
center,  melting  and  delicious.  A great  favor- 
ite with  our  customers  in  the  Central  and 
Northern  States.  Seeds  -white.  Matures  in 
75  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  30c;  lb., 
90c,  prepaid,  5 lbs.  for  $3.50,  not  prepaid. 

Fordhook  Early 

May  be  called  the  earliest  large-fruited 
watermelon.  Desirable  for  the  home  garden, 
planted  closer  in  hills.  Fruit  of  good  size,  short, 
round.  Skin  dark  green;  rind  quite  thin;  flesh 
red,  crisp,  deliciousiy  sweet.  Seeds  white  Matures 
days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  lb.,  30c ; lb.,  .$1.00,  pre- 
5 lbs  for  $4.00,  not  prepaid. 

Sure  Crops 

“May  be  grown  at 
slight  cost.  For  ex- 
ample, the  Turnip, 
w'hen  sown  broadcast 
or  perhaps  with  an- 
other crop.  A Pennsyl- 
vania farmer  grew  'ai 
large  quantity  in  his 
Corn  fleld  last  year, 
and  he  considered  the 
Turnips  gold  nuggets. 

THE  BEST  MELONS 

FOR  THE  HOME 
G.VRDEN.— The  North- 
ern planter  wants  Is- 
bell’s  Earliest  and  Sweet- 
est, Mclver’s  IVonderful 

Klecklev’si  Sweets  Sweet  Heart,  while 

KJeckley  s Sweets.  farther  South  Kleckley’s 

Sweets  is  a favorite. 

THE  M.VRIvET  GARDENER. — Cole’s  Earl.v  and  Peerless 
are  splendid  for  the  home  market  in  the  North  and  the 
former  is  an  excellent  shipper. 

HIE  SOUTHERN  PLANTER  prefers  Tom  Watson,  Har- 
ris’ Earliest  and  Irish  Gray. 


Seeds  and  Plants  for  the  Garden. — Vegetable  seeds  should  be  ordered  in  advance  of  the  time 
for  planting  in  the  open,  so  that  they  will  be  on  hand  in  timei  for  planting  in  flats  or  frames 
and  also  for  use  outdoors  as  soon  as  weather  and  condition  of  the  soil  make  planting  possible. 


Ilalherl  llopey  Watcrmchuis.  Gi'oun  in 
Jackson  County,  Michigan.  See  page  5:i. 


52  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


WATER-MELONS 

Harris’  Earliest 


THE  BEST  SHIPPER  IN  THE  EARLY  CLASS. 

The  originator  of  tliis  melon  (Mr.  B.  F.  Harris),  says:  “For  20 
years  we  have  Ijcen  trying  lo  find  an  exl;a  early  watermelon, 
with  which  we  could  bet  t all  competitors,  and  one  that  would  be 
the  first  on  the  market,  and  at  last  our  efforts  are  crowned  with 
success.  We  have  never  seen  its  equal.”  The  general  shape  and 
appearance  of  the  Harris  are  shown  in  the  illustration.  The  skin 
is  mottled  with  green  and  white.  The  flesh  is  red,  sweet,  juicy 
and  ( risp.  The  seeds  are  black.  The  weight  averages  15  to  20 
pounds.  Its  table  quality  is  first-class.  Matures  in  75  days. 
Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $3.75, 
not  prepaid. 

Phinney’s  Early 

This  is  a very  choice  early  melon.  It  is  very  hardy  and  is  a 
sure  cropper.  Medium  in  size  and  oblong  in  form;  mottled  light 
and  dark  green.  The  rind  is  thin  and  the  quality  of  fiesh  is 
sustained  clear  to  the  rind.  Possesses  all  the  desirable  features 
which  go  to  make  up  a good  Extra  Early  Home  Market  Melon. 
MelO'ns  average  12  to  15  pounds  in  weight.  The  seeds  are  of 
light  brown  color.  Matures  in  75  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c; 
lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $3.25,  not  prepaid. 


Harris' 

Earliest. 

Halbert  Honey 

Growing  as  long  and  big  as  the  Kleckley  Sweets, 
the  melons  are  blunt  at  both  stem  and  blossom  end. 
They  average  18  to  20  inches  in  length;  6 to  8 
inches  in  diameter.  Color  of  rind,  a clear,  glossy 
deep  green.  The  flesh  is  a beautiful  Crimson,  ex- 
tending to  within  less  than  half  an  inch  of  the.  rind, 
which,  like  the  flesh,  is  sO'  tender  it  will  not  stand 
shipping  any  distance.  It  is  essentially  the  melon 
for  the  homo  garden  and  for  local  markets.  Ma- 
tures in  85  days.  Pkt.,  5e;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25o; 
lb.,  75c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $3,25,  not  prepaid. 

Hungarian  Honey 

A fine  early  melon  for  the  North,  for  home  use. 
The  melons  not  only  ripen  early,  but  are  deliciously 
sweet,  with  firm,  solid,  deep  red  flesh  and  small 
seeds.  The  fruit  is  nearly  round  and  medium  to 
small  size,  weighing  8 to  12  pounds  each;  color  of 
rind  dark  green.  It  is  a very  prolific  yielder  and  in 
some  sections  they  sell  at  high  prices  to  the  fancy 
grocery  trade.  Matures  in  80  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
15c;  % lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  ,$5.50, 
not  prepaid. 

New  “Winter’’  Melon 

A New  Long-Keeping  Watermelon,  not  a Citron. 

Sweet,  luscious  watermelon  for  your  Thanksgiving 
dinner.  The  fruits  are  of  medium  size,  round,  pale 
yellow  when  ripening.  Flesh  bright  red,  crystal- 
as  honey.  Seeds  very  small,  black.  See  novelty  pages. 

iz.,  30e;  % lb.,  $1.00. 


|A  Chop  of  Peerless  Watermelons, 

^ ON  ONE  OF  QUR  3££CMRMS  NEAR  VACK.SON  , WC«  . 


New  “Irish  Gray” 

Also  called  General  Pershing. — The  size  of 
this  melon  is  uniformly  large  and  it  closely 
resembles  Kleckley’s  Sweets  except  the  color, 
which  is  a yellowish-gray.  Flesh  is  very  sweet 
and  firm,  without  hard  center,  brilliant  spark- 
ling red.  Rind  almost  as  tough  as  a citron 
making  a grand  shipper.  Irish  Gray  has  instant- 
ly met  with  universal  favor.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c; 
^ lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $1.50,  prepaid. 

Mclver’s  Wonderful  Sugar 

The  Sweetest  Home-Garden  Meloni. 

Of  medium  size,  oblong,  dark  green  with  broad 
stripes  of  light  green.  The  flesh  is  rosy  pink, 
solid,  sweet  and  delicious.  Very  prolific  and 
withstands  wet  weather  or  drought.  It  is  of 
great  value  to  the  home  market  on  account  of 
its  superior  quality,  but  the  rind  is  too  delicate 
to  withstand  shipment.  It  has  become  ve^^y 
popular  and  we  recommend  it  highly.  Matures 
in  85  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  Ib., 
75c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  .$3.25,  not  prepaid. 


Mclver’s  Wonderful  Sugar. 

Golden  Honey 

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

Anyone  having  a prejudice  against  golden  flesh 
watermelons  will  instantly  forget  it  after  tasting 
the  Golden  Honey.  Flesh  of  rich  golden  yellow 
color,  firm,  crisp  and  glistening,  and  fairly  melts 
in  your  mouth-  Fruits  medium  large,  oblong,  rind 
hard  and  of  very  dark  green  color.  For  the  home 
garden  and  for  exhibition  purposes.  Matures  in  85 
days.  Pkt.,  lOe;  oz.,  15c;  ^4  lb.,  46c;  lb.,  $1.25, 
prepaid. 

Citron 

This  melon  is  used  exclusively  for  making  pre- 
serves. The  flesh  is  thick  and  clear  white,  and 
makes  preserves  of  excellent  quality.  Cultivation 
similar  to  watermelons.  There  are  two  varieties, 
one  with  red  seed  and  thei  other  with  green.  The 
green -seeded  variety  is  called  Colorado  Preserving. 
We  offer  either  kind.  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  Ific;  % lb.,  30c; 
lb.,  85e,  prepaid. 


If  the  lice  destroy  your  melon  vines,  spray  them 
with  “Black  Leaf  40.”  See  page  143. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  53 


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


ONION  SEED 

MOKE  DOEEARS  worth  of  onions  can  be  grown  on  an  a^re 
than  any  other  crop.  They  are  most  suited  to  produce  big 
crops  under  intensive  cultivation.  The  small  grower  has  the 
same  chance  as  the  big  grower,  and  many  a housewife  has 
made  pin  money  and  more  from  onions. 

THE  SEED  is  all  important — many  poor  strains  of  onion 
seed  are  on  the  market.  They  will  grow  onions — but  all  sorts 
and  sizes.  Bu,^  y<»nr  seed  from  a reliable  firm.  We  call  your 
attention  to  the  large  and  increasing  number  of  Market  Gar- 
deners who  buy  Isbell’s  Onion  seed  every  year.  “As  they 
grow  their  fame  grons.” 

CTETUKE. — Be  very  careful  about  preparing  the  soil.  It 
should  be  v/eil  pulverized  and  smooth.  The  richer  the  soil,  the 
bigger  the  crop  will  be.  Sow  the  seed  as  early  as  the  ground 
can  be  worked  in  rows  12  to  15  inches  apart,  covering  one-half 
inch  deep.  AVhen  plants  are  up  cultivate  thoroughly,  keep  free 
rroiTL  weeds  and  thin  to  one  inch  apart  in  the  row.  One  ounce 
will  sow  about  150  feet  of  drill;  4 to  5 pounds  peir  acre.  For 
sets  sow  DO-GO  lbs.  per  acre. 

Isbell’s  Evergood  Red  Globe  Onion 


ISBEEE’S 
EVERGOOD 
RED  GLOBE. 


MOST 
PEKIECT 
RED  GLOBE. 


Yellow  Globe  Danvers 

Our  strain  of  Yellow  Globe  Danvers  is 
unsurpassed.  It  forms  a large,  deep 
heavy  bulb  with  small  neck,  but  is  not 
quite  as  oval  in  form  as  the  Southport 
type  of  Globe  Onions.  Be- 
ing of  unusually  handsome 
appearance^  it  is  invariably 
a market  favorite.  The 
flavor  is  rather  mild.  It 
matures  early  and  yet  is  a 
splendid  keeper.’  Its  yield- 
ing qualities  are  equal  to 
the  best  and  weighs  very 
heavy  to  the  measured 
bushel.  Matures  in  125 
days.  Price  of  Isbell’s  Yel- 
low Globe  Danvers  Onion: 

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

60c;  lb.,  $2.00,  prepaid.  5 
Ib.  for  $9.00,  not  prepaid. 

Western  grown  seed  of 
Yellow  Globe  Danvers:  Pkt.,. 

5c;  oz.,  15e;  % lb.,  40c; 
lb.,  $1.40,  prepaid.  5 lbs. 
for  $6.25,  not  prepaid. 

Southport 
Yellow  Globe 

Sirr  lar  in  shape  to  the  other 
Southport  Globe  Onions,  but  dif- 
fering In  color.  Is  entirely  dis- 
tinct from  the  Danvers  type,  be- 
ing more  globe  shaped.  Flesh  is 
white  and  mild  flavor;  hand- 
some in  appearance,  large  irf 
size,  a heavy  cropper  and  an  ex- 
cellent keeper.  We  sell  large 
quantities  of  seed  of  this  variety 
to  onion  growers  who  ship  in 
car-load  to  Eastern  markets. 

Matures  in  125  days.  Pkt.,  Sc; 
oz.,  15c;  lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.:5, 
prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $7.75, 
not  prepaid. 


THE  HANDSOMEST  RED  GLOBE  IN  CLLTIVATION. 
Isbell’s  Evergood  has  been  one  of  our  leading 
specialties  for  many  years.  Bulbs  are  perfectly 
globe-shaped  and  uniformly  small  necked,  which 
insures  thorough  drying  out  near  the  top  where 
nearly  all  the  trouble  origin- 
ates in  keeping  onions.  Color 
is  deep  blood  red.  Having 
been  raised  so  long  in  ai  favorable  climate, 
it  has  formed  the  habit  of  early  ri])ening, 
and  3'et  grows  to  full  marketable  size.  The 
Evergood  is  a magnificent  keeper.  Our 
customers  who  desire  to  keep  their  onions 
for  winter  and  spring  market  can  make 
no  mistake  in  planting  it. 
Matures  in  130  days.  Pkt., 
10c;  cz.,  20c;  % lb.,  65c; 
lb.,  $2  40,  prepaid.  5 lbs. 
for  $11.25,  not  prepaid. 

Southport 
Red  Globe 

Northern  grown  from 
hand-picked  bulbs.  Only 
bulbs  which  are  perfect  in 
size  and  shape  being  used 
for  seed.  Tiie  onions  are 
just  the  size  to  command 
the  highest  price.  They 
are  more  uniform  in  size, 
colored  skin,  heavier 
and  better  keepers  than  any 
strain  of  Southport  we  have 
ever  seen.  A favorite  vari- 
ety in  AYestern  markets. 
Keeps  well  for  spring  and 
winter  selling.  Matures  in 
135  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
15c;  % Ib.,  56c;  lb.,  $1.75, 
prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $8.00, 
not  prepaid. 


“3IAGOTITE”  KILLS  M.4GGOTS. 

Your  onion  crop  will  be  more  pro- 
fitable if  you  use  “Magotite”  to  pre- 
vent maggots  working  on  the  roots. 
See  page  143. 


Plant 

1‘^BELL’S 

SEEDS, 

.X*.  They 

Their 

I’aine  Grows. 


Some  of 


Isbell’s 


EvergoofI 


Red  Globe 


Onions. 


54  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


ISBELLS 

PERFECT 

WHITE 

GLOBE 


ONION  SEED 

For  the  Home  Garden. — For  very  early  use  grow 
White  Portugal  or  Extra  Early  Red  Flat,  espe- 
cially in  sections  where  seasons  are  short  and 
cool.  For  main  crop  we  recommend  Prizetaker, 
Isbell’s  Yellow  Globe  or  Perfect  White  Globe.  If 
you  want  the  onion  to  keep  for  winter  use.  Red 
Wethersfield,  Yellow  and  Red  Globes  are  best. 

For  PicltUng  and  Salads  use  Isbell’s  Sugarball 
and  Mammoth  Silver  King. 

Market  Gardeners  plant  largely  of  the  Red 
Wethersfield  in  the  West  and  Isbell’s  Evergood 
Red  Globe  or  Southport  in  the  East.  In  general 
the  market  leaders  are  Isbell’s  Yellow  Globe, 
Evergood  Red  Globe,  Yellow  Globe  Danvers  and 
White  Globe. 

For  the  South  we  recommend  the  Prizetaker, 
Red  Wethersfield  and  Australian  Brown.  This 
last  is  the  best  keeper  of  all  onions. 

For  Growing  Sets. — The  White  Portugal,  Yel- 
low Strassburg  and  Red  Globe  are  most  generally 
used. 

“How  to  Grow  Onions”  is  the  name  of  an  inter- 
esting leaflet  that  we  will  be  glad  to  send  you 
Avith  your  order. 

Southport  White  Globe 

Differs  from  other  Southports  in  color  only; 
has  all  their  general  excellence-  A favorite,  ow- 
ing to  its  beautiful  color,  shape  and  attractive- 
ness- Southports  command  a big  price  on  East- 
ern markets.  The  bulbs  are  of  good  size,  splen- 
did globe  shape,  pure  white  in  color.  Matures  in 
125  days.  Fkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c;  lb., 
?2.50,  prepaid.  5 lbs,  for  $11.50,  not  prepaid. 


Isbell’s  YELLOW  GLOBE 


Isbell’s  Perfect  White  Globe 


The  Counterpart  of  Our  EVERiGOOH  RED  GEOBE  in  all 
Respects,  Except  Color. 

ISBEEE’S  YEFLOW  GFOBE  ONIONS  are 

great  beauties  and  cannot  be  beaten  anywhere. 
We  have  made  exhaustive  Trials  and  found 
none  to  cqvial  ISBELL’S  YELLOW  GLOBE. 
To  use  the  phrase  of  a W^est-" 
ern  grower,  “It  beats  the 
band.”  It  is  a magnificent 
onion,  large  globe-shaped  with  flesh 
white,  mild  and  juicy,  while  the  outward 
appearance  is  extremely  handsome,  be- 
ing a beautiful  yellow  color,  and  very 
attractive  when  placed  on  the  market.  It 
is  an  immense  cropper,  over  900  bushels 
per  acre  have  been  raised  on  a field  of 
seven  acres.  An  ideal  market  onion.  We 
sell  thousands  of  pounds  of  seed  annually 
to  onion  growers  in  Michigan,  Ohio,  In- 
diana, and  other  states.  Our  customers 
send  in  enthusiastic  reports  about  the 
quality  of  our  Onion  seed.  Matures  in 
120  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  65c; 
lb.,  $2.40,  prepaid,  5 lbs.  for  $11.25,  not 
prepaid. 


Plant  Isbell’s  Seeds. 

As  they  grow — their  fame  grows. 


Finest  White  Glob©  Onion  in  Existence. 

For  many  years  this  has  been  one  of  our  great  specialties 

on  account  of  the  high  prices  at  which  the  bulbs  

can  be  sold  if  they  are  fancy  stock.  As  a re- 
sult our  strain  is  especially  attractive.  The 
skin  is  of  purest  paper  whiteness.  Flesh  is 
crisp,  fine  grained,  snowy 
white  and  of  mild  flavor. 

Yields  abundantly,  producing 
handsome  and  uniformly  globe-shaped 
bulbs.  For  fancy  market  this  is  a highly 
profitable  variety.  Matures  in  120  days. 
Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  90c;  lb.,  $3.25, 
prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $15.00,  not  prepaid. 

Ohio  Yellow  Globe 

Select  Stock,'  Grovm  in  Lake  Co.,  Ohio. 
THE  OHIO  YELLOW  GLOBE  is  gen- 
erally admitted  by  onion  growers  to  be 
one  of  the  most  desirable  strains  of 
Globe-shaped  Onions  in  existence.  It  is 
called  “Ohio  Yellow  Globe”  because  it  is 
the  sort  which  has  made  Northern  Ohio 
fanaous  for  its  fine  , on  ions.  Its  main 

points  of  excellence  are.  Distinct  and  attractive 
shape,  handsome,  bright,  even  color;  ripens  early 
and  all  at ’once;  necks  very  small.  The  firm,  solid 
bulbs  are  excellent  winter  keepers.  Enormous 
vielders.  Matures  in  125  days.  Pkt., 
■/i  lb.  (SUc;  ib.,  $2.00, 
for  $8.75,  not  prepaid. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  55 


Mammoth  Silver  King 

This  mammoth  white  Variety  is  one  of  the 
largest  in  cultivation.  It  is  of  uniformly  large 
size  and  fine  shape,  being  fiattened  but  thick. 
The  skin  is  of  a beautiful  silvery  white,  fljsh 
snowy  and  tender,  of  a mild,  sweet  flavor.  We 
know  of  no  variety  of  this  vegetable  which  has 
attracted  so  much  attention  as  this.  Its  large 
size  and  handsome  appearance  recommend  it  for 
exhibition  at  fairs,  for  the  fancy  market,  as  well 
as  for  the  home  table.  Marketable  onions  in 
130  to  140  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c; 
lb.,  $2.50,  prepaid. 

White  Portugal  or  Silverskin 

A mild  and  pleasant  flavored  onion  of  some- 
what flattened  shape  when  matured,  but  globular 
when  sown  thickly  for  sets  or  pickling.  It  is 
very  popular  for  family  use,  and  one  of  the  best 
for  pickling,  also  for  slicing  and  boiling.  A 
favorite  with  many  when  young  as  a salad  or 
bunching  onion;  excellent  for  winter  use.  Mature‘S 
quickly  and  may  be  sown  as  late  as  June  to 
produce  small  pickling  onions  by  late  fall.  Mar- 
ketable onions  in  115  to  120  davs  Pkt  l()c- 

Extra  Early  Red  Flat 

Well_  flattened  but  quite  deep,  extra  earlv 
red  onion,  which  yields  abundantly,  keeps  well 
and  is  of  mild  flavor.  The  bulbs  are  of  medium 
size  and  rich  red  in  .color,  very  close  grained 
solid  and  heavy.  This  variety  will  form  bulbs 
in  cold,  mucky  soils  where  others  frequently  fail 
to  ripen.  Recommended  for  the  North  and  North- 
west, where  the  seasons  are  short  and  cool 
Marketable  onions  in  100  days  Pkt  10,.. 
oz.,  20c  ; Ib.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00,  pro-  ’ ’ 

paid.  5 lbs.,  .$9,.00,  not  prepaid. 

Ailsa  Craig 

The  Eargest  Yellow  Onion. 

A money  maker  for  the  grower 
Of  handsome  appearance,  fine  light 
yellow  color,  extra  large,  weighing- 
up  to  21/2  pounds  each.  The  sh^' e'e 
is  globular,  with  very  short  thtn 
neck;  a splendid  keeper;  of  extreme 
ly  mild  and  sweet  flavor.  Excellent 
for  the  fancy  trade  and 
purposes  it  being 
a successful  com- 
petitor cf 
large,  imported 
Spanish  Onions. 

Pkt.,  15c;  oz., 

35c;  44  lb.,  $1.00; 
lb.,  $3.00,  prepaid. 

Plant 
ISBELE’.S 
SEEDS. 

As  They  («row — 

Their  Faiiu 
Grows. 


A Quick  Seller 
oil  Western 
Markets. 


Mammoth  Silver  King. 

Yellow 
Flat  Danvers 

Reliability  and  large 
yield  are  both  combined 
in  this  popular  variety 
Almost  the  only  sort  used 
for  producing  the  yellow 
bottom  sets.  The  ripe  on- 
ions are  of  medium  size, 
very  solid;  flesh  creamy- 
white,  of  mild  flavor.  Splen- 
did keeper.  Marketable 
onions  in  110  days.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  15c;  Vt  lb.,  40c; 
lb..  .S1.25,  prepaid.  5 lbs., 
$5.00,  not  prepaid. 

AustralianBrown 

Early,  a sure  cropper  and 
long  keeper.  Of  medium 
size  and  of  good  quality; 
very  early,  rather  flattened 
in  shape,  of  browU.  color 
and  wonderfully  mild.  It  begins 
to  form  a bulb  at  an  early  period 
of  its  growth,  and  quickly  reaches 
maturity.  Unsurpassed  in  keep- 
ing quality.  A splendid  onion  for 
the  North.  Matures  in  110  days. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz„  15c;  % lb.,  45c;  lb., 
$1.35,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $6.00,  not 
prepaid. 

Extra  Large 
Red  Wethersfield 

Persistent  selections  of  bulbs 
planted  for  seed  have  given  us  a 
small-necked,  sure-ripening  strain 
entirely  free  from  scullionsu 
Though  well  flattened,  the  solid 
onions  are  thick  through.  The 
outer  skin  is  a deep,  rich,  pur- 
plish-red, srnooth  and  glossy;  flesh 
white,  lightly  tinged  with  pink- 
ish rose.  The  magnificent,  large, 
solid  onions  are  nearly  as  mild 
in  flavor  as  many  varieties  with 
skin  of  lighter  coloring.  Its 
splendid  keeping  qualities  make 
it  easy  to  hold  crops  for  late  win- 
ter markets.  Standard  red  onion 
in  the  Northwest.  Marketable 
onions  in  12  5 days. 

Northern  grown  Seed ; — ^Pkt., 
10c;  oz„  20c;  Vi  lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00, 
prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $8.00,  not  prepaid. 

IVestern  Grown  Seed. — Pkt..  5c; 
oz.,  15c;  % lb..  45c;  lb.,  $1.50, 
prepaid,  5 lbs.,  $6.75,  not  prepaid. 


Extra 
Large 
Bed 
Wethersfield. 


ONION  SEED 


56  General  List  of  (harden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


The  Tars:est. 
JMost  Produefive, 
Mild  IHavored. 
Yellow  Globe  f«>r 
^larket  and 
Home  Garden. 


IsbelFs  Prizetaker  Onion 


American-Grown 


T!ie  Omioii  whieh  surpasses  onr  American-Grown  Prizetaker  in  size, 
l)eaiil.>,  productiveness  and  popularity  has  not  yet  been  discovered. 

This  variety,  introduced  but  a few 
years  ago,  has  proved  to  be  an  ex- 
cellent keeper,  of  finest  fiavor,  hand- 
some shape  and  enormous  size,  many 
single  onions  having  been  raised  to 
h three  pounds  or  over,  from  seed 
first  year.  It  is  of  the  same  type 
as  those  immense  imported  onions  which  can 


[■  ;• 


IsbelPs  Early  White  Sugar  Ball 


THE  QUICKEST  ONION  FliOlM  SEED. 

AND  SWEET. 


VEKY  MILD 


For  years  there  has  been  an  inquiry  for  an  extremely 
early  onion  to  be  sold  in  the  green  state  in  bunches.  Is- 
bell’s Early  White  Sugar  Ball  will  fill  the  bill  completely. 
There  is  no  onion  seed  known  that  will  produce  an  onion 

one  inch  or  more  in  diameter  quicker  than  this.  This  is 

the  finest  and  earliest  of  all  the  White  Onions,  and  is 
especially  adapted  for  early  bunch  onions  and  for  pick- 
ling It  is  so  sweet  and  mild  flavored  we  harm  named  it 
“Sugar  Ball.”  It  ripens  so  quickly  as  to  surprise  all  who 
grow  it  for  the  first  time.  Ready  for  use  in  90  to  95 

days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz..  '35c;  % lb,,  80c;  lb.,  prepaid. 


<'11  in  fruit  stores  and  always  command 
a \i  y high  price.  The  Prizetaker  grows 
always  to  a perfect  globe  with  brignt 
stra 'v-colored  skin;  the  necks  are  v’cry 
'inall  and  the  onions  ripen  up  hard. 
The  flavor  is  very  pleasant,  mild 
and  sweet.  When  properly  ma- 
tured it  is  a .good  keeper.  In  the 
South  it  is  grown  extensively  for 
shipment  to  the  northern  states 
early  in  the  season.  Succeeds 
well  in  all  sections  and  is 
grown  extensively  for  market 
and  home  use. 

Prizetaker  can  be  grown 
with  success  by  sowing  the 
-seed  in  the  ordinary  way  in 
the  open  ground,  yet  the  larg- 
est and  finest  specimens  are 
obtained  by  sowing  the  seed  in 
shallow  boxes  or  in  hotbeds  in 
Feb^-uary  or  March,  and  trans- 
planting to  the  open  ground 
as  soon  as  the  weather  is  warm. 

Our  special  strain  is  the 
result  of  continued  selection, 
only  perfect-shaped  bulbs  be- 
ing used  for  raising  seed.  It 
is  the  choicest  American-grown 
stock  to  be  found.  Marketable 
onions  in  130  to  140  days. 

Northern  Grown  Seed. — Pkt., 
10c;  oz„  25c;  % lb.,  75c;  lb., 
$2.50,  prepaid,  5 lbs.,  $11.00', 
not  prepaid. 

Western  Grovvai  Seed : — Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  50c;  lb., 

$1.75,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $8.00,  not 
prepaid. 


'‘‘Have  bought  mg  seeds  from 
S.  M.  Isbell  ct  Co.  for  the  past 
ten  gears.  During  that  time  and 
considering  the  mang  items  on 
the  orders,  goii  made  onlg  one 
error,  which  gou  corrected.” — C. 
E.  MAIH,  Tonganoxie,  Kans. 

“/  am  writing  to  let  gou  know  that  some  of  the 
people  in  our  Countg  got  their  eges  opened  on  a prize  I 
took  af  the  countg  fair  on  Silverskin  Onions.  Theg 
asked  where  did  gou  get  goiir  seed.  I was  glad  to  teil 
them  from  S.  M.  Isbell  & Co.  I have'  planted  Isbell’s 
seeds  for  the  last  8 gears  and  alwags  had  good  garden.” 
— GEO.  ROBA,  Paulina,  Oregon. 

“Glad  lo  let  gou  know  that  Isbell’s  Seeds  are  good 
seeds.  Everg  kind  of  seed  received  from  gou  made  a 
good  stand  and  mg  garden  is  doing  splendidlg.” — - 
JOSEPH  BAD  ALL,  Los  Angeles,  Banes  Oriente,  Cuba, 


Will  protect  your  crops 
a'gainsO  the  ravages  oC 
the  destructive  Root  Mag- 
got. and  other  garden 
pest.s,  making  it  possible 
to  .grow  fine  crops  of  Rad- 
ishes. Turnips,  Cabbage, 
Onions.  Kale,  Cauliflower. 
'Also  use  Mag-O-Tite  on 
Aster  plants.  See  page  143. 


Sow  the  Seeds  of  Success 

The  success  of  your  Garden  and  Farm  Crops  is  largely 
dependent  upon  the  quality  of  the  seeds  you  sow  For 
over  forty  years  Isbell’s  has  stood  for  highest  ciuality  in 
seeds,  coupled  with  service  and  fair  treatment. 

Plant  Isbell’s  Seed.s — As  they  grow,  their  fame  grows. 


Isbell's  Early  White  (Sugar  Ball. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  57 


Yellow  Bottom. 


Potato  Onion. 


Egyptian  Sets. 


Yellow  Multiplier. 


ONION  SEED  MD  ONION  SETS 


You  will  find  all  the  standard  market  sorts  of  Onion  Seed  fully  described  on  the 
preceding:  pag:es.  On  this  pag:e  we  list  varieties  that  are  in  demand  by  gardeneiw 
for  the  raising  of  bunching  onions,  also  Onion  Sets,  which  are  planted  in  large  quanti- 
ties by  those  who  “grow  to  sell”  as  well  as  by  every*>ne  who  has  a home  garden.  For 
over  forty  years  we  have  supplied  reliable  Onion  seed  to  planters  everywhere.  .It  is 
sheer  merit,  grown-in  goodness,  that  has  created  the  ever  increasing  popularity  nt 
Isbell’s  Seeds. 

3Iarket  Gardeners  are  requested  to  write  for  our  Market  Gardeners’  Price  List. 


White  Queen  Onion 


A very  good  early  maturing  pickling  variety.  The  onions  are  somewhat  flat  In 
shape,  pure  paper  white,  from  1 to  1 V2  inches  in  diameter,  of  very  mild  and  delicate 
flavor.  Fine  for  bunching  for  early  market,  also  for  pickling.  Gardeners  plant  largely 
of  this  variety  for  early  bunching  onions,  which  command  high  prices  in  all  markets. 
Ready  to  use  in  90  to  95  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz,,  25c;  ^ lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.50,  prepaid. 
5 lbs.,  $10.50,  not  prepaid. 

Early  White  Welsh  Onion 

The  best  kind  for  green  onions;  it  forms  no  bulbs.  A very  hardy,  perennial  variety 
of  onions  used  only  for  bunching  or  for  early  green  onions.  The  shoots  attain  market- 
able size  very  quickly  and  sell  at  top  prices  before  the  green  onions  grown  from  sets 
are  brought  to  the  market.  Much  superiar  to  the  Egyptian  onion.  Sow  seed  thinly 
in  rows  12  to  16  inches  apart.  Seed  may  be  sown  in  late  summer  or  late  fall  months 
for  early  spring  onions.  Market  gardeners  will  find  the  White  Welsh  Onions  an 
exceedingly  profitable  crop.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb,,  $1,00;  lb.,  $3.25,  prepaid. 


ONION  SETS 


Early  White  Welsh. 


THE  EASIEST  WAY  TO  GROW  LARGE  ONIONS.  THE  QUICKEST  WAY  TO 
GROW  BUNCH  ONIONS. 

Prices  subject  to  market.  Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

Onion  Sets  from  Seed 


(“Bottom  Sets.’’) 

These  are  the  product  of  seed  and  the  little  bulbs  are 
planted  for  “Green  Onions,’’  or  to  produce  large  onions 
for  early  market,  which  they  do  much  quicker  than  can  be 
grown  fi'om  seed.  The  planter  is  enabled  thereby  to  get 
highest  market  price  for 
his  early  onions  grown 
from  sets,  also  permit- 
ting the  growing  of  an- 
other crop  on  the  same 
land  the  same  year. 

Green  Onions  from 
sets  will  be  your  first 
garden  crop  in  spring. 

A quart  or  two  of  .“^ets 
is  the  quantity  usually 
planted  in  the  home 
garden.  Several  plant- 
ings may  be  made  to 
prolong  the  seasons’ 
supply.  These  sets  can 
be  planted  very  early  in 
spring,  before  it  is  safe 
for  anything  else  to  be 
sown  or  planted  out.  1 
quart  of  sets  will  plant 
a 50  foot  row;  10  to  12 
bushels  per  acre.  The 
onions  arc  ready  for 
table  use  in  40  to  50  days. 


Yellow  Multiplier  Sets 

Also  called  “Shallots.’’  A favorite  for  the  home  gar- 
den, of  superior  flavor.  These  do  not  form  large  onions 
for  market  but  are  planted  for  green  onions  only.  Very 
productive,  producing  fifteen,  bulbs  from  one  onion  bulb 
set  out.  With  a light  mulch  the  bulbs  will  winter  in  the 
open  ground.  Pt.,  20c;  qt,,  30o;  4 qts.,  $1.00, 
prepaid.  Peck,  $1.00;  bu.,  $3.50,  not  pre:i^d. 

White  Multiplier  Sets 

Color  pure  silvery  white;  frequently 
producing  as  many  as  20  bulbs  In  a 
single  cluster  from  one  bulb 
planted.  The  onions  are  very  mild 
and  of  excellent  quality  and  size 
for  bunching  green.  Not 
as  hardy  as  preceding 
sort.  Crop  very  short. 
Pt,,  25c;  qt.,  45c;  4 qts., 
$1.60,  prepaid. 


Potato  Onions 


Bottom  Onion  Sets. 


Yellow  Bottom  Sets 

Medium  size,  fine  dry  .sets.  Planted  extensively  for 
market  and  home  use.  Pt.,  20c;  qt.,  30c;  _4  qts.,  $1.00, 
prepaid.  Peck,  $1.00;  bu.,  $3.50,  not  prepaid. 

Red  Bottom  Sets 

This  variety  is  very  popular  in  the  Northern  States.  A 
good  keeper.  Pt..  20c;  qt.,  30c;  4 qts.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 
Peck,  $1.00;  bu.,  $3.50,  not  prepaid. 

White  Bottom  Sets 

Market  gardeners  plant  these  white  sets  in  very  large 
quantities.  Pt.,  20c;  qt.,  35o;  4 qts.,  $1.20,  prepaid.  Peck, 
$1.20;  bu.,  $4.00,  not  prepaid. 


All  of  the  above  Onion  Sets  are  sold  per  bushel  of  32 
pounds,  except  the  Egryptian  or  Winter  Sets  of  which  28 
pounds  constitute  a bushel. 

MARKET  GARDENERS  AND  TRUCKERS— who  buy 
seeds  in  large  quantities  please  ask  for  Isbell’s  Whole- 
sale List. 


Also  called  English 
Multiplier.  Valuable  for 
bunching  or  an  early 
crop  of  builba.  The 
smallest  sets:  mak,«  fine, 
large  bulbs;  the  large 
bulbs,  when  planted.  Im- 
mediately multiply, each 
bulb  producing  6 to  12  stalks  for  bunching.  Pt»,  25c; 
qt.,  40c;  4 qts.,  $1.40,  prepaid.  Peck,  $1.40,  bu„  $5.00, 
not  prepaid. 

Egyptian  or  Winter  Sets 

Also  called  Perennial  or  Winter  Top  Sets.  This  variety 
never  forms  ai  large  bulb;  its  value  lies  wholly  in,  its  spe- 
cial adaptability  to  produce  Green  Onions  for  spring  or  fall 
use.  Perfectly  hardy  and  stay  in  the  ground  all  the  time. 
May  be  planted  in  Spring  and  Fall.  Pt.,  20c;  qt.,  30c;  4 
qjts.,  $1.00,  prepaid.  Peck,  85c;  bu.,  $3.00,  not  prepaid. 


CHIVES 

An  onion-iike  plant,  which  by  some  is  highly  esteemed 
for  use  as  a salad,  and  the  green  stems  afford  a very 
pleasant  onion  flavor  for  soups.  The  plant  also  makes 
an  excellent  ornamental  garden  bed  edging,  which  may 
frequently  be  cut,  a new  growth  of  leaves  appearing  soon 
after  each  cutting.  The  seed  may  be  sown  in  rows  in,  the 
garden  or  in  boxes  and  transplanted.  After  2 or  3 years 
the  plants  may  be  taken  up,  divided  and  reset.  Packet, 
lOc;  1/2  oz.,  40c;  oz.,  65c,  prepaid. 

Chives  Plants,  per  clump,  25c,  prepaid 


8 General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


PEAS  CHOICE  NORTHERN  MICHIGAN  GROWN 


American  Wonder 

The  earliest  wrinkled  pea.  The  vine  grows 
10  to  12  inches  high  and  is  very  prolific  in 
pods  of  striikllng  form  and  size.  It  is  of  finest 
flavor.  Peas  planted  in  June  mature  in  33 
days.  It  is  particularly  adapted  for  family 
use,  as  it  requires  no  brush  or  other  support. 
An  old  standard  variety  that  is  very  popular 
everywhere.  We  have  taken  great  pains  in 
selecting  and  growing  our  stock.  Pkt.,  lOej 
lb.,  35c,  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  85c;  10  lbs.,  $3.50;  35 
lbs.,  $5.50,  not  prepaid. 

Premium  Gem 

Improved  Strain  of  McLean’s  LITTLE  GEM. 

A very  fine,  extra  early  dwarf  wrinkled  pea 
for  market  and  family  use,  growing  12  to  15 
inches  high  and  needing  no  brush.  Pods 
large  and  crowded  with  six  to  nine  very  large 
peas  of  fine  quality.  A good  dwarf  pea  for 
canners.  Pkt.,  5c;  lb..  30c.  prepaid.  3 ll»s., 
70c;  10  lbs.,  $3.15,  35  lbs.,  $4.75,  not  prepaid. 

Dwarf  Sugar 

Medium  early,  hardy,  and  very  productive; 
vines  grow  2 to  2%  feet  tall.  Pods  are  broad, 
flat,  and  crooked  and  are  cooked  when  young 
the  same  as  string  beans;  they  are  very 
.-jweet,  tender  and  very  delicious.  Seed  of 
grav-brown  color  and  somewhat  Avrinkled. 
Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c,  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  $1,00; 
10  lbs.,  $3.85,  not  prepaid. 


Isbell’s  Monarch  oif  Earlies.  (See  next  page.) 


FOR  IMARKET  the  following  varieties  are  grown 
n:ost  extensively:  Alaska,  Thomas  Laxton,  Laxton- 
iaii,  Gradus,  Horsford’s  Market  Garden,  Dwarf  De- 
fiance, Aldennan  and  Telephone. 

FOR  THE  HOME  GARDEN  you  will  find  this  se- 
lection of  greatest  value:  Monarch  of  Earlies,  Is- 
bell’s Perfect  Early,  Laxtonian,  Elverbearing,  Prince 
of  I’Pales,  Isbell’s  Main  Crop,  Champion  of  England, 
and  Prince  Edward.  Also  Dwarf  Sugar  and  Tall  Melt- 
ing Sugar  Peas  are  highly  esteemed  for  family  use. 

Dwarf  Wrinkled  Varieties 


IsbelFs  Perfect  Early 


THE  PEA  OF  QUALITY. 


This  superb  pea  is  the  result  of  most 
careful  selection  continued  over  a period 
of  several  years.  Not  quite  as  early  as 
our  Monarch  of  Earlies,  but  for  quality 
excels  that  popular  sort.  The  vines  are 
dwarf  and  sturdy,  averaging  15  inches  in 
height.  It  is  one  of  the  best  yielding  peas 
in  cultivation.  For  further  description  see  Novelties 
and  Specialties  pages.  Ready  for  use  in  52  days. 
Pkt.,  15c;  1/4  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  45c,  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  $1.15; 
10  lbs.,  $3.50,  not  prepaid. 


Nott’s  Excelsior 

Popular  for  the  Home  Garden. 

It  is  of  fine,  compact,  dwarf  growth,  with  pods 
one-third  larger  than  those  of  American  Wonder, 
and  maturing  almost  as  early.  Pods  well  filled  to 
the  ends  with  from  7 to  9 peas,  of  superior  tender- 
ness and  flavor.  The  vines  grow  about  15  inches 
high;  more  productive  than  American  Wonder  and 
earlier  than  Premium  Gem,.  A very  desirable  sort 
for  the  market  gardener  and  unsurpassed  for  the 
home  garden.  Ready  to  use  in  55  davs.  Pkt.,  10c; 
35c,  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  80c;  10  lbs.,  $3.35;  35  lbs.,  .$5.35,  not  prepaid. 

Laxtonian 

THE  DWARF  GRADUS  OR  BLUE  BANTAM. 

A New  Large  Podded  Dwarf  Pea.  GroAvs  16  to  18  inches  high.  The 
all,  extra  early,  Gradus  Pea,  Avith  its  large,  telephone-like  pods  and 
ts  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,  moreoA'er,  requiring 
no  support — and  the  same  superlative  quality  peas.  Pods  are 
ready  for  picking  about  b days  later  than  Isbell’s  Perfect  Earlv.  Ready  to  use  in 
55  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c,  prei>aid.  3 lbs.,  $1.00;  10  lbs.,  $'3-00;  35  lbs.,  $6.50, 
not  prepaid. 

Little  Marvel 

The  vines  groAV  very  even  and  uniform,  about  15  inches  high  and  produce  very 
abundantly,  good-sized  pods,  frequently  in  pairs.  Pods  are  well  filled  with  de- 
licious, deep  green  peas  and  the  crop  is  ready  for  use  as  soon  as'  American 
Wonder.  We  earnestly  advise  a trial,  knowing  that  our  friends  will  he  delighted, 
Avith  it.  Ready  to  use  in  52  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c,  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  90c;  10' 
lbs.,  $3,85;  35  lbs.,  .$6.50,  not  prepaid. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  59 


CAREFULLY  SELECTED  PURE  SEED  PEAS 


CTJTvTUIlE. — Yon  Avill  haA^e  tlie  best  results  with  early  peas  on  light  warm 
soil — but  the  main  crop  will  do  better  on  a fairly  heavy  soil  that  will  re- 
tain moisture.  A^'oid  too  much  nitrogen  fertilizer  such  as  fresli  manure — 
as  that  causes  hea^y  vine  growth  at  expense  of  pods.  A plot  prepared  tho 
fall  before  is  best. 

Sow  the  extra  early  kinds  as  soon  as  ground  can  be  worked,  in  rows  2-3 
inches  deep  and  feet  apart,  and  for  succession  every  two  weelcs 

until  June  loth.  The  very  earliest  varieties,  planted  in  August,  will  often 
give  a good  fall  crop. 

The  taller  varieties  will  do  better  if  sxipported  by  brush  or  wire.  Some 
plant  in  double  rows  ((>  inches  aiiart)  and  support  the  twot  together.  The 
smooth  seed  sorts  are  hardiest,  but  urinkled  varieties  are  of  better  quality. 

One  pound  to  50  feet  of  row;  120  to  180  pounds  per  acre.  Smooth  seeded 
peas  Aveigh  60  lbs.  to  the  bushel;  Wrinkled  seed  56  lbs.  per  bushel. 


Extra  Early  Garden  Peas 

Isbell’s  Monarch  of  Earlies 


THE  QUICKEST  PEA  IN  CUETIVATION. 

Entire  crop  can  be  taken  off  in  one  picking  and  no  other  ex- 
tra early  Aariety  is  so  profitable  for  the  gardener  to  groAA". 

MONAIICII  or  EAREIES  is  a round-seeded  pea,  21/2  feet 
high.  It  will  grow  and  mature  quicker  than  any  other  sort  in 
cultivation.  This,  with  the  fact  that  it  can  be  planted  as  soon 
as  the  ground  can  be  worked,  makes  it  possible  to  get  intoi 
market  Avith  this  pea  sooner  than  with  any  other  variety  knoAvn. 
Extremely  generous  producer  of  good  sized  pods,  filled  with,  well-deveroped 
peas  of  fine  rtavor,  sAveet  and  tender.  This  variety  produces  larger 
than  the  First  and  Best.  Ready  to  use  in  48  days.  PkE,  10c;  lb., 
prepaid.  3 lbs.,  90c;  10  lbs.,  $2.65;  25  lbs.,  $6.00,  not  prepaid. 


Isbell’s  First  and  Best 


A round-seeded  pea,  2 feet  high.  Under  this  name  we  offer  the  VERY 
BEST  STRAIN  of  White  Seeded  EXTRA  EAREY  in  cultivation.  It  is  as 
early  as  AEASKA ; in  fact  it  is  only  surpassed  in  earliness  by  our  Monarch 
of  Earlies.  The  First  and  Best  we  offer  is  truly  a “PEDIGREE”  strain, 
having  behind  it  many  years  of  critical  selection.  The  vines  are  healthy, 
vig'orous  and  about  24  inches  in  height.  Seed  may  be  sown  as  soon  as  soil 
can  be  Avorked,  as’  the  frost  defying  qualities  of  this  pea  are  very  marked. 
Ready  to  use  in  :>0  days.  Pkt..  lOe;  lb.,  30c,  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  70c;  10 
$2.00;  25  lbs.,  $4.50,  not  prepaid. 


Earliest  Alaska 


Round-seeded.  Tavo  feet 
high.  Sometimes  called 
Earliest  of  All.  An  extra 
early  pea,  vines  uniform  in 
growth,  pods  usually  carry 
seven  or  eight  peas.  As 
“extra  early”  for  the  ma 
ket  gardener  we 
mend  this  A'ariety 
highly;  the  beautiful  dark 
green  color  of  the  pods  adds 
greatly  to  the  selling  qual- 
ity. Being  hardy,  the  seed 
can  be  planted  A^ery  early 
in  the  spring.  The  pods  rip- 
en very  evenly  and  all  at  one  time.  Ready  to 
use  in  50  days.  Pkt..  5c;  lb.,  25c,  lU'cpaid.  3 
lbs..  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.75;  25  lbs.,  .$4.00,  not  pre- 
paid. 


Thomas  Laxton 


Surprise 

or 

Eclipse. 


Early, 

Very 

Prolific, 

Rich 

Flavor. 


Wrinkled  seed.  3 to  3%  feet  high.  The  only 
rival  to  the  famous  Gradus — as  a long-podded 
cxiieniely  early  wrinkled  pea — and  in  some  respects  even  better.  The  grovAUh  is  Identi- 
cal, l)ut  pods  are  a deeper,  richer  green,  and  square  at  the  end.  In  the  judgment  of 
c.xperts,  THOMAS  EAXTON  is  even  SAveeter  and  finer  in  flavor,  while  as  the  large  peas 
art'  of  :i  deeper  green  they  present  a more  attractiA^e  appearance  on  the  table.  The 
< rops  ripen  only  a few  days  after  Gradus.  Ready  for  market  in  58  days.  Pkt.,  lOe; 
Ib.,  40e,  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  $1.00;  10  lbs.,  .$2.80;  25  lbs.,  $6.00,  not  prepaid. 


Gradus  or  Prosperity 

.\n  Extra  Early  Wrinkled  Pea^  liardy  and  Aery  profitable.  About  2^  feet  high. 
'I'hi^  remarkable  Pea  has  steadily  groAA-n  in  popular  faAmr  until  today  it  is  one  of  the 
most  Avidely  known  varieties  in  cultivation.  The  reason  is  that  it  produces  a TEEE- 
PHUNE  POD  nearly  as  early  as  Alaska.  Then,  too,  its  quality  is  of  the  highest  order 
— fully  equal  to  the  finest  late  wrinkled  marroAv  grOAvn.  The  vine  is  of  vigorous  growth, 
the  pods  are  borne  abundantly,  and  are  so  large  and  fine  that  the  basket  fills  sur- 
prisingly fast.  As  many  as  8 to  10  peas  of  the  largest  size  and  most  luscious  quality 
are  found  in  each  pod.  Ready  for  market  in  55  days.  Pkt.,  lOc;  ib.,  40c,  prepaid.  8 
lbs.,  $1J00;  10  lbs.,  $2.80;  25  lbs.,  $6.00,  not  prepaid. 


Gradus  or 
Prosperity. 


Surprise  or  Eclipse 

Extra  Choice  Home  Garden  Pea. 

Largely  used  by  canners  who  put  up  the  best  grade  of  peas  of  sweet  and  delicate  . 
flavor.  Those  who  wish  an  early  garden  pea  with  quality  and  flavor  to  please  the 
most  fastidious,  will  be  well  suited  Avith  this  sort.  Extra  early.  2 1/2  to  3 feet  tall. 
Pods  2.%  to  3 inches  long,  straight,  round,  Avell  filled  with  peas  of  delicious  sweetness. 
One  of  the  best  extra  early  wrinkled  sorts.  Ready  for  table  in  52  days.  Pkt.,  lOe; 
lb.,  35c,  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  85c;  10  lbs.,  $2.40;  25  lbs.,  $5,25,  not  prepaid. 


Make  a sowing  of  early  Peas  as  soon  as  the  ground  can  be  prepared.  An  Inch  of 
covering  is  enough  at  first.  Plant  the  early  smooth  Peas,  because  they  are  very  hardy. 


60  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


SECOND  EARLY  PEAS 


Isbell’s  Beauty 


Isbell's  New  Beauty  is  the  best  of  the  Gradus  type  of 
Peas^  Heig'ht  2 V,  to  3 feet.  It  is  so  hardy  that  it  can 
be  sown  much  earlier  and  picked  some  days  before  that 
variety.  The  dark  green  pods,  borne  in  pairs,  are  larger, 
and  more  even  in  size  than  Gradus,  and  contain  fine, 
deep  green  peas  of  excellent  flavor.  It  is  undoubtedl.v 
the  best  pea  ever  offered  and  the  best  pea.  for  market. 
Crop  will  be  at  picking  stage  60  days  from  planting  in  a normal 
■season,  and  the  crop  matures  very  evenly.  One  of  the  largest 
:!rrowers  says  it  is  the  hardiest  Garden  Pea  and  biggest 
.'ropper  that  he  has  ever  grown.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  4^ 
paid.  3 lbs.,  $1.00;  10  lbs.,  $3,00;  25  lbs.,  $7.00,  not 

Dwarf  Defiance  or  Potlatch 

Height,  2 feet.  A splendid  midseason  or  second  early 
sort;  the  pods  are  of  good  size  and  the  peas  have  no 
superior  in  quality,  will  bear  comparison  with  any  tall 
.'Ort.  The  pods  are  dark  green;  the  peas  sweet  and  rich 
iavored.  Is  a prolific  bearer.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c,  pre- 
paid. 3 lbs.,  85c;  10  lbs.,  $2.40;  25  lbs.,  $5.75,  not  prepaid. 

Isbell’s  Everbearing 

Height,  2^  feet.  A productive  second-early  variety. 

The  haulm  or  vine  is  close-jointed  and  thickly  hung  with 
'•ound,  well-filled  pods,  3 inches  in  length  and  of  light 
?reen  color.  The  peas  are  very  large,  tender  and  of 
superior  flavor.  Bears  a long  .‘^eason.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c, 
prepaid.  3 lbs.,  85c;  10  lbs.,  $2.40;  25  lbs,,  $5.00,  not  prepaid. 


Isbell’s 

Beauty. 


Dwarf  Champion 


Also  known  as  Juno. — A dwarf-growing  strain  of  the 
old  popular  Champion  of  England.  It  grows  only  2 to  2% 
eet  high  and  has  all  the  good  qualities  of  its  parent. 
Cods  are  3 inches  long,  dark  green ; peas  very  sweet.  A 
profuse  bearer  and  hardy,  vigorous  grower.  Ready  to 
jse  in  65  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  30c,  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  70c; 
10  lbs.,  $2.00;  25  lbs.,  $4.50,  not  prepaid. 


Prince  of  Wales 


The  Ideal  Home  Garden  Sort. 

Height  about  2%  feet.  An  old  standard  and  popular 
mid-season  variety.  The  pods  are  3 inches  long,  broad 
\nd  well  fllled  with  large,  sweet,  tender  peas  that  remain 
i long  time  in  prime  condition  for  eating.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb., 
lOc.  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  70c;  10  lbs.,  $2.00;  25  lbs.,  ,$4.50,  not 
prepaid. 


for 


Horsford’s  Market  Garden 

Height.  2 feet.  A very  fine,  second-early,  green,  wrinkled 
variety,  not  only  good  for  family  gardens,  but  also  for 
canners  and  especially  for  market  gardeners’  purposes. 
Prolific  bearer,  uniform  in  growth  and  maturity.  Pods 
straight,  rather  blunt,  2%  inches  long.  One  of  the  best 
peas  for  the  home  garden.  Pkt.,  5c;  lb.,  30c,  prepaid. 
3 lbs.,  70c;  10  lbs.,  $1.85;  25  lbs.,  ^.25,  not  prepaid. 

Advancer 

Height  about  25  inches.  I-argely  planted  by  market 
gardeners  and  canners  who  consider  it  the  best  producer 
of  the  mid-season  peas.  An  abundant  hearer  and  a good 
sweet  pea  of  delicious  flavor.  A’incs  upright  and  vigorous 
in  growth  and  very  hardy.  Pods  3 inches,  long  nearly 
straight,  round,  well  filled  to  the  end.  Pkt.,  5c;  lb.,  30c, 
]>rei>aid.  3 lbs.,  70c;  10  lbs.,  $1,85;  25  lbs.,  $4.25,  not 
prepaid. 


Prince 
of  M ales. 


n Idral  A’aricty 
.he  Home  Garden. 


Late  Main  Crop  Peas 

Improved  Stratagem 

A Very  Fine  Main  Crop  Dwarf  Pea. 

Height  about  2 0 inches.  By  many 
considered  the  highest  quality  of  all 
peas.  Vine  is  very  robust,  with  large 
foliage.  Requires  no  support.  The  pods 
are  long,  dark  green  in  color  and 
packed  with  immense  peas  of  delicious 
sweetness.  Pods  are  borne  in  clusters 
near  the  top  of  the  vine.  Fine  for 
market  also  for  home  gardens  because 
of  the  long  picking  season.  Pkt.,  10c; 

Ib.,  35c,  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  85e;  10  lbs., 

$2.40;  25  lbs.,  $5.50,  not  prepaid. 

Champion  of  England 

Height  about  4 to  5 ft.  One  of  the 
oldest  and  best  in  cultivation.  Is  es- 
teemed for  good  quality  and  productive- 
ness. Pods  of  good  size,  handsome  and  well  filled, 
produced  in  great  abundance.  Peas  are  of  large 
size  and  delicious  flavor,  6 to  9 to  the  pod.  Cannot  be 
over -praised  as  a standard  late  sort.  I’kt..  lOc ; 11)., 
35c,  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  85e;  10  lbs.,  $2.40;  25  lbs.,  $5.00, 
not  prepaid. 

Alderman  (Admiral  Dewey) 

Height  about  41/2  feet.  This  fine  new  pea  is  of  the 
Telephone  type,  excepting  that  the  pod.s  are  of  darker 
color.  Growth  is  strong,  robust  and  exceedingly  pro- 
ductive. Peas  are  of  large  size  and  unsurpassed  in 
quality.  We  highly  recommend  it  to  market  gardeners 
as  a splendid  yielder  of  very  large  and  attractive 
straight  pods.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c,  prepaid.  3 lbs., 
90c;  10  lbs.,  $2.65;  25  lbs.,  $6.25,  not  prepaid. 

Melting  Sugar 

Height  4 to  5 ft.  Well  deserves  its  name.  Should 
be  cooked  and  eaten  pods  and  all,  the  same  as  wax 
beans.  Pods  are  stringless  and  when  cooked  are  tender, 
sweet  and  sugary — a great  improvement  over  the  or- 
dinary Sugar  pea.  A few  rows  of  this  variety  should 
be  in  every  home-garden.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c,  prepaid. 
3 lbs.,  95c;  10  lbs.,  $2.75,  not  prepaid. 


Alderman 


Admiral 

Dewey. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  61 


CHOICE  MAIN  CROP  PEAS 


Isbell’s  Main  Crop  Pea 


very  attractive,  blocky  shape.  The 
qua'lity  of  this  pea  is  simply  per- 
fection— rich,  buttery  and  marrow- 
like. It  is  pre-eminently  the 
quantity-quality  pea.  Make  at 
least  two  plantings  for  succession 
crop.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c,  prepaid. 
3 lbs.,  95c;  10  lbs.,  .$‘2.75;  25  lbs., 
$6.50,  not  prepaid. 


JSBEliLi’S  MAIN  CROP  is  a medium  early  green  wrinkled 
pea,  growing  uniformly  about  24  inches  high.  This  variety 
holds  the  record  for  producing  the  largest  number  of  bushels 
of  shelled  peas  to  the  acre.  A very  profitable  sort,  not  only 
for  the  market  gardener,  but  for  the  home  garden.  Pods 
are  heavy,  well-filled, 
good  size,  and  of  a 


Isbell’s  Main  Crop 
Quality  and  Quantity. 


Prince  Edward 


Also  called  Maule’s  Prodigious. 

Height  5 feet.  This  variety  pro- 
duces enormous  pods.  5 to  6 in- 
ches long,  containing  from  10  to  12 
large,  dark  green  peas.  The  plant  is  of  strong 
growing  habit,  and  produces  enormous  crops.  The 
pods  are  of  unusually  attractive  appearance  when 
placed  on  market  and  always  salable.  Of  most 
excellent  quality  and  comes  in  late  after  other 
varieties  are  too  old.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c,  prepaid. 
3 lbs.,  90c;  10  lbs.,  .$2.75;  25  lbs.,  $6.50,  not  prepaid. 

Have  Nice  Fresh  Peas  All  Season 

FROM  ISBELL'S  ALL-SEASON  PEA  COLLECTION. 


Isbell’s  All-Season  Pea  Collection 


THREE  SUPERIOR  TALL  VARIETIES— 

I 1 pkt.  each 

Earliest  Alaska.  Early  

Isbell’s  Everbearing.  Medium 
Champion  of  England.  Late 


20c,  prepaid. 

1 Ib,  each,  80c,  prepaid. 

2 lbs.  each,  $1.45,  prepaid. 

3 lbs.  each,  .$2.00.  not  prepaid. 
10  lbs.  each,  ,$5.75,  not  prepaid. 


Peas  fresh  on  the  table  from  early  spring,  until 
frost — it’s  possible.  A careful  selection  is  made  of 
varieties  that  will  succeed  each  other  in  bearing 
season,  some  standing  cold  wet  weather  of  early 
spring  and  others  the  hot  summer  days.  Ask  for 
“Isbell’s  All-Season  Pea  Collection”.  Quantities 
for  any  garden,  large  or  small.  Directions  with 
every  order.  


THREE  SUPERIOR  DWARF  VARIETIES— 

'I  1 pkt.  each,  30c,  prepaid. 
Isbell’s  Perfect  Early.  Early  . 1 lb.  each,  $1.00,  prepaid. 

Nott’s  Excelsior.  Medium  ...  >2  lbs.  each,  $1.80,  prepaid. 

Stratagem.  Late  3 lbs.  each,  $2.40,  not  prepaid. 

;L_1P  each.  $7.25,  not  prepaid. 


Be  sure  to  send  in  your  order  early  this 
year.  It  will  save  you  money  and  assure  I 
you  of  getting  the  varieties  you  want. 


Isbell’s  Telephone 

A Leader  with  Market  Gardeners.  Height 
Zy2  to  4 feet.  Profitable  main  crop  sort 
known  to  everybody.  Pods  of  good  size, 
well  filled  with  large  peas  of  rich,  sweet 
flavor.  In  quality  the  Telephone  is  hard  to 
beat.  A sure  cropper.  Seed  large,  _ green, 
wrinkled.  Our  strain  of  Telephone  is  very 
fine.  In  the  Northern  States  a late  va- 
riety of  peas  like  the  Telephone,  planted 
about  July  1st,  3 to  4 inches  deep,  will 
bear  until  hard  frost.  Pkt..  10c;  lb., 
prepaid.  3 lbs.,  85c;  10  lbs.,  $2.50; 

lbs.,  $6.00,  not  prepaid. 

Quite  Content 

Pods  longer  and  larger  than  those  of 
any  other  pea  in  cultivation.  Height  5 to 
6 feet.  This  grand  new  pea  bears  pods 
measuring  from  5 to  7 inches  in  length 
and  containing  9 to  12  large,  wrinkled 
peas  which  are  of  the  finest  table  quality. 
Quite  Content  is  a late  variety  and  it  is 
a pea  with  which  everybody — the  grower 
on  account  of  its  great  product! 
and  high  market  value,  the  consumer  on 
account  of  its  exquisite  table 
should  be  “Quite  Content.’’  Pkt.,  10c;  ib„ 
45c,  prepaid.  3 Ihs.,  .$1.15;  10  lbs.,  $3.25; 
25  lbs.,  $7.50,  not  prepaid. 


Other  Sorts 


WHITE  l^I.\IlRO'WI’AT.— Height  SV-  y* 
4 feet.  Heavy  yielding  late  variety.  Pods 
about  3 inches  long,  of  light  green  color. 
Seeds  large,  smooth,  yellowish- white.  Dry 
peas  are  of  large  size  and  fine  for  cooking. 
Pkt.,  5c;  lb.,  25c,  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  60c;  10 
lbs.,  $1.50;  25  lbs.,  $3.25,  not  prepaid. 

BL.ICK  EVE  MARROWFAT. — Similar  to 
the  above  sort,  but  with  distinct  black  eye. 
Pkt..  5c;  lb.,  25c,  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  60c;  10 
lbs.  $1.50;  25  lbs.,  $3.25,  not  prepaid. 
'CAN.\DA  YELLOW  FIELD.— Height  about 
i feet.  Seeds  round,  smooth,  of  yellowish- 
white  color.  Succeeds  well  everywhere,  heavy 
yielder.  Drj'-  peas  are  fine  for  cooking. . Pkt., 
5c;  ib.,  20c,  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  45c;  10  lbs.,  $1.25; 
25  lbs.,  $2.50,  not  preiiaid, 

ISBELL’S  HE.WY’  CROPPER.— Height  31/2  to 
4 feet.  A favorite  in  the  Northern  counties  of 
Michigan.  Yields  well  and  is  very  hardy.  Seed  of 
gray  color.  Pkt.,  5c;  lb.,  25c,  prepaid.  3 lbs.,  50c; 
10  lbs.,  $1.40;  25  lbs.,  $2.75,  not  prepaid. 


i-ince  Edward. 


Telephone. 


62  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


PARSLEY— PARSNIP— PEANUTS 


Moss 

Curled 

Parsley 


PARSLEY 


CUI-TUIIE. — One  oiinee  to  125  feet  of  drill.  Soak  the  seed  a 
few  hours  in  hike  warm  water  and  sow  early  in  tlie  spring  in 
drills  one  foot  apart.  Thin  out  to  6 inches.  A few 
seeds  sown  in  onion  row's  use  up  no  space.  Used  ex- 
tensively for  g-arnishing  and  seasoning. 

Tor  winter  use,  transplant  in  the  coldframe  in  early 
autumn,  or  a few  plants  may  be  placed  in  pots  or 
boxes  and  kept  in  the  kitchen  windoiv  for  convenient 
use  in  winter.  Where  the  winters  are  not  vei'y  cold 
the  seed  may  be  sown  in  early  autumn  in  the  open 
ground  and  the  young  plants  will  live  through  the 
winter  if  covered  with  leaves  or  straw  thus  givmg  an 
early  crop  in  the  spring. 

ISBET.L,’S  EMEKAED.— Leaves  extra  well  curled 
and  of  beautiful  rich  dark  green  color.  Plant  is  very 
dwarf,  making  it  suitable  to  plant  for  a border  in 
your  garden.  Ready  to  use  in  70  to  75  days.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  60c ; lb.,  $2.00,  prepaid. 

CHAMPION  MOSS  CUKEED.— The  well  known  and 
most  popular  variety.  We  have  a choice  selected 
strain  with  beautifully  crimped  and  curled  leaves. 
Read.v  to  use  in  75  to  80  days.  Pkt„  5c;  ox.,,  10c;  ^ 
lb.,  30c;  ib.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 


Peanuts 


NEW  MAMMOTH  BUSH.— Does  ex- 
ceedingly well  in  the  North,  making 
compact  bushes  18  in.  high.  Good  pro- 
ducers and  do  best  on  light  sandy  soil. 

Easily  grown,  and  sure  to  make  a good 
crop.  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c,  prepaid. 

EARLY  SWEET.— Let  the  children 
grow  some  peanuts.  The  Early  Sweet 
is  very  easy  to  raise.  It  stands  the  heat 
and  drought,  and  is  so  early  it  ripens 
in  the  Northern  States  and  Canada,  the 
nuts  being  sweet  and  rich  when  roasted. 

Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c,  prepaid. 

Useful  Gourds 

CALABASH  OK  PIPE.— Used  in 
making  pipes.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 

DIPPER.— Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 

DISH  CLOTH.— Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 

HEKCUIvES  CLUB. — Fruits  grow  3 
to  4 feet  long.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20e. 

NEST  EGG. — Looks  like  a hen’s  egg; 
used  for  nest  eggs.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

SUGAR  TROUGH.— Very  large  fruits. 

Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c. 

MIXED  GOURDS. — The  above  sorts 
and  many  other  large  and  small  orna- 
mental sorts.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 

Mushrooms 

The  Mushroom  as  a table  delicacy  is 
rapidly  becoming  extremely  popular, 
and  it  will  certainly  continue  to  in- 
crease in  favor  as  fast  as  people  dis- 
cover how  easily  it  can  be  grown.  With 
all  orders  w'e  give  our  free  pamphlet, 

“How  to  Grow  Mushrooms,’’  and  any- 
one who  will  carefully  follow  its  simple 
directions  can  have  no  difficulty  in  pro- 
ducing a crop. 

SPORE  CULTURE  SPAWN.—  Is  far 

superior  to  the  old  style  varieties  and 
much  better  results  can  be  obtained 
from  its  use.  Bricks  weigh  from  18  to 
24  ounces.  A brick  will  spawn  ten  square  feet  of  bed. 

i'rices.  Per  hrick,  45c,  postpaid.  By  express  or  freight, 
5 bricks,  $1.50;  10  bricks,  $2.75. 


HA31BURG  TURNIP-ROOTED. — The  root,  which  resembles  a small  par- 
snip, is  the  edible  portion  of  this  variety.  Extensively  grown  and  used  for 
flavoring  soups,  etc.  Foliage  same  as  the  Plain  Parsley.  Ready  to  use  in 
85  to  90  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25,  prepaid. 


PARSNIPS 


CULTURE. — Parsnips  do  the  best  in  deep,  rich,  sandy  soil.  As  the 
is  slow  to  germinate  it  should  be  sown  as  early  as  possible  in  drills  2 

feet)  apart;  cover  inch  deep. 


Parsnip — Hollow  Crown. 


seed 
to  3 
and 

press  the  soil  firmly  over  the  seed; 
give  frequent  cultivation  and  thin  the 
plants  to  stand  4 or  5 inches  apart  ini 
the  row's.  One  ounce  will  sow  125  feet 
of  drill;  5 to  6 lbs.  to  the  acre. 

Among  the  edible  roots  the  Parsnip 
ranks  high,  for  usefulness,  it  stands 
above  the  Carrot  and  Salsify.  In  all 
large  cities  it  finds  a ready  sale  and  in 
the  smaller  tow'ns  it  is  a spring  luxury. 
There  are  but  few  people  who  do  not 
relish  its  rich,  sweet  flavor.  In  deep, 
rich  soils  Parsnip  produces  an  enormous 
crop,  and  because  of  its  deep  rooting 
habit,  drought  does  not  affect  it. 

The  roots  are  improved  by  frost  and 
should  not  be  dug  until  late  fall,  then 
store  a quantity  in  the  cellar  for  win- 
ter use,  covering  with  dry  sand  or  soil. 
Leave  the  rest  in  the  ground  until 
spring,  to  be  dug  as  required.  Parsnips 
make  good  feed  for  poultry. 

HOLLOW  CROWN  or  LONG  SMOOTH 
— A great  cropper;  long,  white  roots, 
tender,  sugary,  considered  best  for  gen- 
eral cultivation.  Ready  to  use  in  120 
days.  Pkt.,  5c:  oz.,  10c;  ih  , 30c;  lb., 
85o,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $?.25,  not  prepaid, 
GUERNSEY. — 'Roots  do  not  grow  as 
long  as  those  of  the  Hollow  Crown,  but 
are  of  greater  diameter  and  more  eas- 
ily gathered.  Very  smooth  and  have  fine 
grained  flesh  of  most  excellent  quality. 
Ready  to  use  in  110  days.  Pkt.,  5e;  oz., 
lOe;  ^4  li>.,  30e;  lb.,  90c,  i>i*epaid.  5 
lbs.,  $3.50,  not  prepaid. 

ISBELL’S  NEW  HALF  LONG.  — 
Beautiful  white  roots,  shorter  than  the 
preceding  sorts,  wdth  broad  shoulder.  We  recommend  this 

Ready  to  use  in  100  days, 
lb.,  $1.25,  prepaid. 


variety  for  your  home  garden. 

Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  3Ce;  i/4  lln,  45c; 


Mushrooms  Grown  FVom  Spore  Culture  Mushroom  Siuiwui 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  63 


HOT  ONES 


MANGOES  PEPPERS 


It  is  easier  than  most  people  think  to  grow  a few 
Peppers.  They  are  excellent  to  have  on  hand  for 
salads,  pickles  and  mangoes — as  well  as  for  season- 
ingr  meats  and  veg-etable  dishes.  The  milder  varieties 
are  relished  by  many  in  sandniches.  Everyone  with 
a garden  should  surely  plant  peppers.  They  add  fine 
flavor  to  relishes,  winter  sauces  and  salads. 

FOR  DRYING  FOR  WINTER  USE  the  Uarge  Bell 
or  Bull  Nose  is  the  best,  while  f«!r  STUFFING  PUR- 
POSES we  recommend  Pimiento,  Ruby  King  and 
Chinese  Giant.  Neapolitan  is  best  for  the  North.  FOR 
HOT  SAUCES  the  Red  Cayenne  sorts  are  grown. 

CULTURE. — Peppers  like  a light,  rich  warm  soil 
for  best  results.  They  require  about  same  treatment 
as  tomatoes.  Sow  seed  in  hotbed  early  in  April  and 
transplant  to  open  ground  when  weather  is  settled — 
or  start  seed  outside  after  all  danger  of  frost  is  past. 

1 oz.  is  sufficient  for  about  plants,  ^ lb.,  to 

transplant  1 acre. 

Chinese  Giant  Pepper 

THE  LARGEST  OF  ALL  PEPPERS. 

The  fruits  of  this  variety  are  of  the  monstrous  size, 
even  when  put  alongside  such  a large  kind  as  Ruby  King. 

The  shape  is  more  blocky  than  Ruby  King,  almost 
square,  4 to  5 inches  in  diameter  and  of  equal  length. 
Color,  brilliant  glossy  scarlet.  It  is  so  immensely  pro- 
ductive that  frequently  a half  dozen  peppers  will  touch 
one  another.  The  habit  of  growth  is  strong  and  stocky, 
about  18  to  24  inches  higli.  Flesh  is  thick  and  meaty, 
and  entirely  free  from  any  fiery  flavor.  Ripe  fruits  in 
140  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c;  oz.,  50c;  % lb.,  Sgl.lS; 
lb.,  ^6.50,  prepaid. 


Chinese  Giant. 


New  Crimson  Giant 

Also  known  as  “Ohio  Crimson.’' 
An  early,  new,  giant  fruited  sweet 
pepper.  In  habit  of  growth,  robust 
and  stocky,  with  no  tendency  to‘ 
grow  an  immense  plant  with  little 
or  no  fruit.  The  fruit  is  of  long 
shape,  as  big  as  Chinese  Giant  and 
much  more  oblong.  In  flavor  it  is 
the  mildest  we  have  ever  known, 
the  flesh  may  be  eaten  raw  from 
the  hand.  It  is  excellent  for  salads. 
Ripe  fruits  in  135  days.  Pkt.,  10c; 
Va  oz„  30c;  oz.,  50c;  lb.,  .$1.60; 
lb.,  $5.50,  prepaid. 


HOT-BED  SASH. 

To  grow  good  strong  Pepper 
plants  start  seed  in  hotbed  with  sash 
of  tough  cypress  and  double  strength 
glass'.  See  this  catalog  page  139. 


Pimiento 

The  s.weetest  Pepper  grown,  as  it  does  not  con- 
ihe  slightest  trace  of  fieriness.  The  plants  are 
productive  and  Peppers  medium  size 
and  of  a shape  which  is  desirable 
for  filling,  and  when  prepared  in 
this  manner  they  are  delicious. 
It  may  also  be  used  in  preparing 
.■salads  and  for  flavoring.  When  fully 
ripe  the  Peppers  are  a brilliant  red 
color  and  very  attractive,  being 
heart-shaped.  Matures  late.  Pkt., 
lOc;  oz.,  35c;  oz.,  40c ; lb.,  $1.35. 


Neapolitan 


Earliest  and  Best  for  the  North. 

This  is  the  earliest  of  the  large, 
mild  red  Peppers  and  very  produc- 
tive. The  plant  grows  about  two- 
feet  high  and  is  completely  laden 
with  fine  Peppeis  about  four  inches 
long.  Flesh  is  very  thick  and  exceed- 
ingly mild.  Color  of  fruit  brilliant  red. 
Ripe  fruits  in  125  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
b'>c;  oz.,  40c;  1^4  lb.,  $1.40;  lb.,  $5.25,  prepaid. 


Ruby  King 


Large  scarlet  fruits  of  sweet,  mild  flavor  4 
6 inches  long  by  3 to  1 inches  thick.  Plants  grow 
two  feet  high.  Flesh  quite  thick,  sweet,  mild. 
Ripe  fruits  in  130  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c:  % lb., 
$1.40;  lb.,  $5.35,  prepaid. 

Large  Bell  or  Bull  Nose 

An  old  standardt  and  favorite  sort.  It  is  early,  bright  red  in 
color  at  maturity,  entirely  mild,  of  large  size  and  has  thick  flesh. 
Is  excellent  for  stuffing.  Ripe  fruits  in  130  days.  Pkt.,  5c; 
Vs  oz.,  30c;  oz.,  35c;  y,  lb.,  $1.30;  lb.,  $4.50,  prepaid. 

New  Sweet  Salad 

Is  an  early,  prolific,  good  sized,  sweet,  mild,  pepper;  so  mild 
indeed  that  the  fruits  may  be  eaten  raw.  In  the  Northern  States 
it  is  a most  desirable  sort;  in  habit  the  bushes  are  of  medium 
height,  and  bear  the  peppers  upright,  not  drooping.  The  size 
lieing  medium  they  are  just  right  for  stuffing  and  frying,  the 
bright  glossy,  green  color  turns  to  a waxen  red  when  fruit  is 
ripe.  Ripe  fruits  in  125  days  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c;  oz.,  50c; 
bi  lb.,  $1.75;  lb.,  $6.,50,  prepaid. 

Sweet  Mountain 

A large,  sweet  pepper  with  bright  red  fruits  up  to  six  inches  long 
and  four  inches  in  diameter.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.60. 

Long  Red  Cayenne 

The  conical  shaped  fruits  are  3 to  4 inches  long,  of  bright  red  col- 
or and  borne  in  great  profusion.  The  flesh  in  character  is  very  sharji 
and  pungent.  A standard  household  variety.  Ripe  fruits  in  110  days. 

Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  35c;  oz..  40c;  % lb.,  $1.40;  lb.,  $5.25,  prepaid. 

Short  Cayenne 

Fruits  are  of  conical  shape,  two  inches  long,  very  thin,  bright  red  in 
color,  very  hot  and  pungent  to  the  taste.  Exceedingly  productive, 
bearing  fruit  all  over  the  plant.  Ripe  fruits  in  100  days.  Pkt.,  5c; 
Vj  oz.,  20c;  oz„  35c;  Yi  lb.,  $1.30;  lb.,  $4.50,  prepaid. 


64  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


RADISHES  northern  Michigan  grown 


IshelTs  Micliigan-ffrown  Radish  bears  certain  well  defined  points 
of  _sni)eriorit.v  over  seed  from  other  sections.  In  the  first  place, 
it  is  hardier  and  has  proven  by  test  time  and  time  again  to  be 
better  a<biple<l  to  a v/ide  variety  of  soils  and  conditions.  That 
n'cans  a surer  and  earlier  crop  for  the  gardener.  Secondly,  the 
tops  run  very  small,  desirable  when  space  is  valuable. 

l urther — Michigan  grown  seed  produces  well  colored  roots  which 
n-.ake  ivady  market  sales.  We  are  constantly  striving  to  n.ake 
our  strains  even  still  better  as  to  color  and  shape,  sparing  no 
for  inspection,  selection,  rogueing,  etc. 


Improved  Early  Scarlet  Globe 

standard  Sort  for  Home  and  3Iarket. 

For  forcing  and  for  garden  culture.  ' This  radish  has  a remarkable 
ability  to  bear  the  heat  necessary  for  rapid  growth  without  becom-“ 
ing  pithy  or  losing  flavoi'.  It  is  very  early  and  of  surpassing  beauty 
as  regards  shape  and  color.  The  flesh  is  crisp,  tender,  juicy  and 
mild.  The  color  is  a rich  scarlet.  Has  a small  top  and  the  radishes 
are  surprisingly  uniform  in  shape  and  size.  We  offer  only  the  most 
carefully  grown  seed.  Ready  for  table  use  in  20  days.  Pkt.,  Sc;  oz., 
10c;  1/4  Ib.,  30c;  Ib.,  $1.00,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $4.00,  not  prepaid. 

French  Breakfast 


Will  protect  your  crops 
against  the  ravages  of  the 
destructive  Root  Maggot, 
and  other  garden  pests, 
making  it  possible  to  grow 
fine  crops  of  Radishes,  Tur- 
nius.  Cabbage,  Onions,  Kale, 
Cauliflower.  Also  use  Mag- 
O-Tite  on  Aster  Plants. 


IsbelFs  Perfection  White  Tip 

The  Most  Attractive  Bunching  Radish  on  the  Market. 


The  best  strain  of  Scarlet  Turnip  White  Tip  Radish, 
with  the  white  tip  well  developed,  covering  the  lower 
half  of  the  radish.  Extra  early,,  crisp'  and  tender.  This 
radish  is  a real  table  dainty,  being  very  crisp  and  sweet. 
It  combines  beautiful  appearance  with  finest  quality, 
appealing  at  once  to  the  eye  as  well  as  palate.  Isbell’s 
Perfection  ^yhite  Tip  Radish  is  a leading  market  sort, 
many  growers  planting'  several  hundred  pounds  of  seed  each  sea- 
son. In  time  of  maturity  it  ranks  with  our  famous  Early  Bird, 
being  ready  for  the  table  in  18  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  lb., 
50c;  lb.,  $1.60,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $6.25,  not  prepaid. 


Plant  Isbell’s  Seeds.  As  They  Grow,  Their 
Fame  Grows. 


Early  Scarlet  Turnip 

A round,  red  turnip-shaped  rad- 
ish of  very  quick  growth.  A very 
early  variety,  deserving  general 
cultivation  on  account  of  its  rich 
color  and  crisp,  tender  flesh.  Very 
desirable  or  early  outdoor  plant- 
ing. Ready  for  use  in  20  days. 

Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  10c ; % lb.,  25c;  lb., 

7i5c,  pr^aid.  5 lbs.,  $3.00,  not 
prepaid. 

White  Tipped  Early 
Scarlet  Turnip 

For  outdoor  sowing  this  is  the 
most  important  sort  on  the  mar- 
ket— thousands  of  pounds  being 
annually  used.  Our  stock  of  this 
is  the  best.  Handsome  bright  scarlel 
color  with  white  tip.  Its  fine  appear- 
ance attracts  customers,  and  its  qual- 
ity always  pleases.  Ready  for  table 
in  20  days.  Pkt.,  5o;  oz.,  lOe;  % lb., 

30c;  lb.,  90c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $3.75, 
not  prepaid. 

Early  Round  Dark  Red 

This  radish  is  a great  favorite  with  market  gardeners  on  account  of  its  yi^e 
and  attractive  appearance.  Of  beautiful  dark  red  color  and  one  of  the  sweetest, 
most  tender  and  crisp.  Ready  for  table  in  2 2 days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  lOe;  i/4  lb., 
30c;  lb.,  90c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $3.75,  not  prepaid. 

Crimson  Giant 

Also  Called  Giant  Butter  Radish. 

This  is  a new  early  radish,  double  the  size  of  any  of  the  early  turnip-shaped 
type,  and  equally  suitable  for  forcing  or  for  early  planting  out  of  doors. 

It  is  a rapid  growing  sort,  developing  roots  of  a beautiful  deep  crimson 
color,  which  vary  in  shape  from  round  to  almost  oval,  and  often 
measure  six  inches  in  circumference.  The  flesh  is  the  purest 
white,  mild  in  flavor,  firm  and  crisp,  remaining  in  edible  condi- 
tion longer  than  other  early  sorts.  We  recommend  this 
radish  very  highly.  Ready  for  table  in  30  days.  Pkt., 

6c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  40c;  lb„  $1.25,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $5.00, 
not  prepaid. 


An  old  favorite  for  market  and  home  garden; 
just  right  for  a small,  crisp  table  radish.  Of 
quick  growth,  oblong  in  shape;  color  a beauti- 
ful scarlet,  except  near  the  tip  where  it  is 
pure  white.  A splendid  Aariety  on  account  of 
its  excellent  quality  and  attractive  color. 
Ready  for  table  use  in  22  days.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  15c;  y4  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25,  prepaid.  5 lbs., 
S.5.00.  not  prepaid. 

Cooper's  Sparkler 

Popular  for  Market  and  Home  Garden. 

Quite  distinct  from  other  white- 
tipped  varieties  in  that  the  colors 
are  so  much  more  vivid  and  attrac- 
tive. Th6  upper  part  is  a rich 
carmine-soarlet,  with  a very  large 
tip  of  the  purest  white.  The  roots, 
even  when  fully  de^'-eloped,  are 
solid,  crisp  and  sweet,  and  re- 
main fit  for  use  as  long  as  the 
coarser  kinds.  It  is  equally  well 
adapted  for  forcing  in  frames  or 
growing  in  the  open  ground.  Ready 
for  the  table  in  20  to-  22  days. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  lb.,  45c; 

lb.,  $1  .15,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $5.50, 
not  prepaid. 


Our  Early  Bird  Radish  has 
found  immense  favor  with 
3Iarket  Gardeners  for  green 
house  culture,  also  outdoors 
tor  early  market. 

Isbell’s  Rosy  Gem  and 
Scarlet  Olive  are  good  forcing 
kinds  also. 


Isbell’s 
Perfection 
White  'rip. 
A Fine 
Bunching 
Radish. 


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


SUPERIOR  QUALITY  SEED  RADISHES 


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CULiTlTRE. — The  secret  in  grroning  good  Radishes 
consists  clijefly  in  the  observance  on  the  part  of  the 
grower  of  three  points.  First,  they  should  be  grown 
on  light,  quick  soil.  Second,  they  should  be  given 
plenty  of  water,  and  last,  but  by  no  means  least,  the 
right  kind  of  seed  should  be  sown.  For  the  first  crop 
sow  as  early  in  spring  as  ground  can  be  worked,  and 
every  two  weeks  throughout  the  season,  for  succession. 

A warm,  sandy  loam,  made  rich  and  light  by  strong 
manure  is  best.  Sow  in  drills  10  to  12  inches  apart. 
Tlie  winter  varieties  should  be  sown  in  July  and  Au- 
gust. One  ounce  will  sow  100  feet  of  drills,  8 to 
pounds  per  acre. 

Use  “Magotite”  to  destroy  the  radish  maggot  and 
grow  nice  clean  radishes  for  your  table. 

Isbell’s  Early  Bird 

Agreed  Upon  as  the  Most  Profitable  ^larket  Variety. 

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

By  many  years  of  careful  selection  and 
most  skillful  cultivation,  this  Raaish  has 
been  bred  up  to  a point  that  will  be  hard 
to  surpass.  It  is  a very  early  and  quick 
growing  radish,  fit  to  pull  in  16  to  20  days,  its  strik- 
ingly rich  scarlet  color  attracts  attention  everyw'here, 
while  the  flesh  is  snow-white,  al- 
ways crisp,  . juicy,  and  mild.  In 
shape  slightly  elongated  globe. 

Our  practically  perfect  strain  of 
this  popular  radish  is  used  by  a 
great  many  greenhouse  men  for 
winter  radishes.  The  smallness  of 
the  top,  quickness  of  growth,  beau- 
tiful color  and  high  quality  make 
this  radish  in  great  demanci  in  the 
high  class  hotels  and  restaurants. 

If  you  are  a market  gardener  and 
desire  to  surpass  your  competitor 
in  earliness  and  quality,  or  if  you 
have  only  a kitchen  garden,  by  all 
means  plant  Isbell’s  Early  Bird. 

Priceisi:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % 

lb.,  50c;  lb.,  ipl.OO,  prepaid.  5 lbs., 

$6.25,  not  prepaid. 


'‘Those  Early  Bird  Radishes  can- 
not be  beat,  they  are  the  finest  I 
ever  ate”—0.  C.  THOMPSON,  West 
Lafayette,  Ind. 


Mixed  Radishes 

Radishes  of  all  colors — red,  pink 
and  white,  round,  oblong,  half- 
long  and  long;  and  from  the  earliest 
to  the  very  latest  varieties.  Just 
what  is  wanted  for  the  home  gar- 
den where  the  space  is  limited.  One 
sowing  is  all  that  is  required  for 
the  whole  season.  Pkt,,  5c;  oz., 
10c;  % lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c,  prepaid. 


From  the  time  of  seed  sowing 
to  the  table  in  15  days.  The  quick- 
est- growing  radish  of  all.  These 
radishes  are  perfectly  round,  of  at- 
tractive bright  red  color  and  have 
only  a very  few  short  leaves.  The 
quality  is  all  that  could  be  desired, 
flesh  white,  very  firm,  crisp  and 
mild.  A profitable  market  sort  on 
account  of  earliness  and  attractive 
shape.  You  will  like  Rapid  Transit 
equally  as  w'ell  in  your  home,  garden 
for  the  earliest  planting.  Not  suTfed 
for  summer  use.  Pkt.,  lOc;  oz.,  20c; 
1/4  lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.50. 


Half  Long  Deep 
Scarlet 


The  roots  of  this  hardy  and  de- 
sirable variety  are  of  very  brilliant, 
deep  rich  red  color  and  half  long 
with  a somewdiat  tapering  point;  the 
flesh  is  very  white,  crisp  and  tender, 
not  becoming  pithy  until  quite  over- 
grown. Very  popular  in  many  sec- 
tions, especially  in  the  South  and 
East.  Is  planted  extensively  by 
gardeners  for  market;  very  fine  for 
the  home  garden.  Readv.  for  table 
in  30  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % 
lb.,  30c;  lb.,  $1.00,  prepaid.  5 lbs., 
$4.00,  not  prepaid. 


MARKET  GARDENEi^S 
who  buy  seeds  in  large 
quantities  please  write  for 
Isbell’s  Wholesale  List. 


IsbelPs  White  Delicious 

For  early  and  summer  planting.  The  radishes  are  oblong 
in  shape,  with  small  tops;  of  beautiful  clear  white  color. 
Fine  quality,  always  tender  and  sweet  and  remaining  in  edible 
condition  longer  than  most  kinds.  For  the  home  garden  the 
White  Delicious  radish  is  to  be  highly  recommended,  try 
them,  you  will  be  well  satisfied.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  Vi  lb.. 
50c;  Ib.,  $1.50,  prepaid.  • c,  lo.. 

Early  Scarlet  Olive  Shaped 

Early — Fine  Shape^ — Rich  Color — Extra  Quality. 

Also  called  “Red  Rocket.’’  One  of  the  best 
radishes  for  market  and  home  use.  Is  planted 
extensively  for  early  market  in  many  sections  of 
the  East  and  South.  Of  rapid  growth,  as  early  as 
the  round  sorts,  and  has  short  foliage,  permitting 
close  planting.  A bunch  of  these  radishes  are  very 
attractive;  they  are  of  bright  scarlet  color  and  ob- 
long in  shape.  Flesh  is  sweet  and  cirisp,  very 
pleasant  to  the  taste.  Well  adapted  for  forcing 
as  well  as  general  use.  Ready  for  the  table  in  28 
days.  Pkt.,  5o;  oz.,  10c;  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c,  pre- 
paid. 5 lbs.  for  $3.00,  not  prepaid. 


ISBELL’S  SEEDS  IN  CUBA. 

“Glad  to  let  you  know  that  Isbell’s  Seeds  are  good 
seeds.  Every  kind  of  seed  received  from  yoti  made 
a good  stand  and  my  garden  is  doing  splendidly.’’ — 
JOSEPH  BADALL,  Los  Angeles,  Banes  Oriente, 
Cuba. 


Early  Scarlet  Olive  Shaped. 


66  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


EARLY  AND  LATE  RADISHES  CRISP  AND  SWEET 


New  Icicle 


Radish  is  the  most  universally  grown  crop  in  thei  home  garden.  Realizing  its 
great  importance  we  have  spent  a vast  amount  of  time  and  money  to  better  existing 
strains  of  seed.  Now  the  leading  seedsmen  of  the  world  come  to  us  for  Radish 
Seed  of  the  strains  grown  on  our  Michigan  farms.  Our  stock  seeds  are  iFreui-hi 
grown  so  that  the  product  you  buy  combines  the  good  qualities  of  the  foreign  types 
with  the  superior  points  of  American  grown  seed  and  greater  adaptability  to 
varying  conditions.  There  are  Radishes  for  everj^  purpose  and  every  locality. 

Long  White  Vienna 

(White  Lady  Finger). — It  is  most  beau- 
tiful in  shape,  and  both  skin  and  flesh 
are  pure  snow  white;  crisp,  brittle  and 
a rapid  grower.  Longer  roots  than  Icicle 
and  the  tops  are  also  larger.  A splendid 
sort  for  main  crop,  either  for  home  or 
for  market.  Ready  for  the  table  in  35 
lays.  Pkt..  5c:  oz..  10c;  lb.,  aOc;  lb., 
80c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  SjiS.SO,  not  prepaid. 

Cincinnati  Market 

The  Finest  Long  Red  Radish  in  Cultiva- 
tion, Either  for  Home  or  Market. 

This  superior  forcing  Radish  was  bred 
up  by  the  Llass  Gardeners  near  Cincin- 
nati and  no  finer  radishes  go  into  any 
market. 

The  tops  are  so  small  that  the  rad- 
ishes may  siand  touching  one  another 
in  the  rows.  The  Cincinnati  Market  Rad- 
ish grows  periectly  straight  and  smooth 
6 to  7 inches  in  length.  Skin  scarlet 
colored,  very  thin,  the  flesh  crisp,  brittle 
and  of  a delightful  flavor.  Remains  a 
long  lime  in  perfect  condition  for  the 
table.  Ready  for  the  market  in  35  days. 
Michigan  grown  seed  is  va.stly 
superior  to  or- 
dinary stock. 
Pkt.„  5c ; 0!e.,i 

10c;  % lb.,  30e; 
Ib.,  80o,  pre- 
paid. 5 lbs. 
for  $3.50,  not 
prepaid. 


An  Extra  Early,  Long  IVIiite  Radish. 

Long,  slender,  pure  white  roots,  and 
they  remain  mild  and  crisp  until  they 
grow  large;  they  mature  early,  and  have 
short  tops,  which  permits  close  planting 
and  forcing.  Regarded  by  many  of  our 
customers  as  the  finest  radish  they  have 
ever  grov/n.  Plant  every  ten  days  for 
succession.  Try  Icicle  this  year — you  will 
always  plant  it.  Ready  for  the  table  in 
30  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  iOc;  % Ib.,  30c; 
lb.,  80c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $3.50,  not 


White  Strassburg 

Best  for  Summer  Use. 

Excellent  summer  radish,  popular  with 
gardeners.  Larger  and  thicker  than  the 
White  Vienna,  with  thick  shoulder, 
reaches  usable  size  quickly  and  remains 
in  good  condition  a long  time.  This 
radish  is  crisp,  tender  and 
delicious.  Ready  for  the 
table  in  38  days.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  10c;  14  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c, 
prepaid.  5 lbs., 
for  $3.75,  not 
prepaid. 


Iciele. 


THIS 


Isbell’s  Famous  Icicle 
Radish. 


Use  “Magotite”  to 
destroy  the  radish 
maggot  and  grow 
nice  clean  radishes. 


Cincinnati  Mar- 
Radish.  The 
finest  long  red 
radish. 


Cincinnati. 


Isbell’s  Rosy  Gem 

Of  Quick  Growth  and  Superior  Quality 

One  of  the  earliest  radishes  grown. 
Very  handsome,  being  perfectly  ball- 
shaped. In  color,  it  is  a rich  deep 
scarlet  at  the  top,  beautifully  blended 
into  pure  white  at  the  bottom.  In 
quality  it  is  exceedingly  mild  and 
crisp.  Rosy  Gem  is  indeed  a gem  in 
earliness,  beauty  and  quality.  Ready 
for  the  table  in  22  days.  Pkt,,  10c; 
oz.,  15c;  % Ih.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.00,  pre- 
paid. 6 lbs.  for  $4.00,  not  prepaid. 


Isbell’s  Rosy  Gem. 


Chartier  or  Shepard 

Extra  Choice  Summer  Radish. 

Good  for  main  crop  and  summer 
sowing,  stands  the  heat  well.  A 
very  distinct,  exceedingly  handsome 
and  attractive  variety.  It  is  long, 
smooth,  beautiful  scarlet  rose  above 
ground,  shading  to  clear  waxy  white 
at  the  tip.  It  remains  crisp  and 
tender  for  a long  time.  Ready  for 
the  table  in  40  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
10c;  % lb..  25c;  lb.,  75c,  prepaid. 
5 lbs.  for  $3.00,  not  prepaid. 


The  Story  of  a Radish 

A Radish  eaten  in  Washington  may  have  been  pro- 
duced in  Florida  from  seed  purchased  from  a dealer 
in  Chicago,  who  contracted  with  a commercial  grower  in 
New  York  State,  who  grew  it  in  California  with  Japanese 
labor,  from  seed  produced  in  Michigan. 


Giant  White  Stuttgart 

The  largest  and  latest  of  the  white  summer  radishes. 
Roots  are  peg-top  shaped,  up  to  four  inches  in  diameter. 
Flesh  white,  crisp  and  rather  sharp.  Keeps  longest  in 
I good  condition  of  all  the  summer  sorts.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
I 15c;  ^ lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 


and  WEALTH 


FGR  THE  HOME  GARDEN 
you  should  plant  several  va- 
rieties— for  first  early,  Isbell’s 
Earl.r  Bird  and  Perfection 
White  Tipped — with  the  liOng 
Icicle  and  Long  Scarlet  plant- 
ed at  the  same  time  for  later 
use. 

AVhite  Strassburg, 

Turnip  Shaped  and  Chartier 
are  good  summer  sorts.  For 
late  fall  and  winter  use 
plant  Winter  Radishes  in 
July.  ' 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  67 


FOR  SUMMER  RADISHES 


FOR  WINTER 


Early  White  Turnip  Shaped 


Popular  early  wliite  turnip-shaped  radish  of  medium  size.  Has  small 
foliage;  the  color  is  waxy  white  and  llavor  excellent,  always  mild  and 
crisp.  It  is  a good  radish  tor  forcing-  and  grown  largely  for  summer 
use  in  the  home  garden  because  it  is  very  slow  to  go  to  seed  and  re- 
mains in  edible  condition  longer  than  any  other  early  radish.  Plant 
this  variety  in  your  garden  this  year  and  we  venture  to  say  you  will 
want  them  again  every  season.  Ready  for  the  table  in  25  days.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  10c;  -i/4  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $3.75,  not  prepaid. 


Long  Scarlet  Short  Top 


Celestial  Kadisb. 


The  old  standard  early  long  variety  for  market  and  home  garden. 

Roots  long,  growing  partly  above  grouird,  straight,  smooth,  rich  scar- 
let color,  very  crisp  and  quick  grower;  grows  to  six  inches  in  length 
and  can  be  used  long  before  it  is  fully  grown.  Ready  for  market  in  35 
days.  Our  seed  is  especially  selected  and  of  our  own  growing  here  in 
IMichigan. 

MAGOTITE.  — 

Will  protect  your 
crops  against  the 
destructive  Root 

Maggot.  You  can  China  Rose  Radish, 
grow  fine  Rad- 
ishes. 


I’kt.,  5c;  oz., 
10c;  14  lb., 

25c;  lb.,  75c, 
prepaid.  5 
lbs.,  for  $3.00, 
not  prepaid. 


Winter  Radishes 

Sow  the  seed  the  latter  part  ofi 
June,  up  to  August  1st.  Culture 
same  as  for  other  radishes.  Thin 
out  to  stand  4 to  6 inches  apart 
in  the  rows.  Can  he  kept  over 
winter  b.A'  placing  in  box  of  sand, 
stored  in  cool  cellar. 

The  merits  of  W’inter  Radishes 
are  little  appreciated,  probably 
because  they  are  seldom  grown 
and  few  people  have  knowledge 
of  their  worfh.  These  grow  to 
large  size  and  keep  crisp  and 
solid  for  winter  and  spring  use. 

They  make  nice  salads  during 
the  winter  months,aIso  used  for 
a boiled  dish. 

CHINA  ROSE,~More  used 
than  any  other  winter  Radish. 

Grows  larger  than  the  Spanish 
varieties.  Very  handsome,  of 
medium  size,  rose  color.  Flesh  white  and  mild  for  a win- 
ter radish.  By  packing  these  in  sand,  crisp,  fresh  rad- 
ishes may  be  had  ali  winter.  Very  fine  cooked.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c,  prepaid. 

CEEESTIAE  or  MAMMOTH  WHITE  CHINA.— The  fin- 
est of  all  large  winter  radishes.  Very  large;  paper- white 
skin;  flesh  solid,  crisp  and  sweet  as 
a turnip.  May  be  used  in  all  stages 
of  growth.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % 
lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 


Winter  Radishes 

The  winter  A-arieties  of  rad- 
ishes do  not  grow  well  from 
spring-sown  seed,  and  even  if 
they  did,  would  becoinei  too  old 
and  tough  before  winter,  hence 
the  first  sowing  sbonld  not  be 
made  until  the  middle  of  June. 
Sowings  for  succession,  especially 
of  the  Cbinese  Aarieties,  may  be 
made  until  the  middle  of  August. 

EONG  BEu4CK  SPANISH.— 

Keeps  best  and  longest  of  all 
winter  radishes.  Skin  coal-blaqk;  flesh 
white,  crisp  and  quite  pungent.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  10c;  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 

ROUND  BRACK  SPANISH.— Grown  for 
autumn  and  winter  use.  Keeps  well.  Ma- 
tures a little  earlier  than  the  Long  Black. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.00, 
prepaid. 

Sakurajima 

. . The  Largest  Radish  in  the  World. 

This  IS  an  introduction  from  Japan.  The  root  grows 
to  enormous  dimensions,  sometimes,  over  three  feet  around 
and  2 feet  long,  yet  the  white  flesh  is  always  crisp  and 
tender,  can  be  eaten  like  other  radishes  or  cooked  like 
turnips,  of  delicate  taste.  Not  strong.  In  Japan  these 

radishes  take  the  place  of 
potatoes.  Seed  should  be 
sown  in  May.  Pkt.,  10c; 


Isbell’s 
SEEDS 
As  They  Grow — 
Their  Fame  Grows. 


Isbell’s 
.si;  EDS 


Eventually — 
Why  Not  Now? 


IsbelEs  Crystal  Beauty 

Absolutely  the  Earliest  and  Quickest  Growing  Long  'White  Radish. 


In  Crystal  Beauty  we  have 
white  radish  as  it  is  possible 
Avhere  a long  white  radish  is 
prove  a great  money  maker 
days  earlier  than  any  other 
and  almost  transparent.  Skin 
uniform  in  size  and  shape.  The 


as  near  “Perfection”  in  a long 
to  attain.  In  any  market 
called  for,  this  variety  will 
as  it  can  be  marketed  5 to  10 
long  variety.  It  is  waxy  white 
very  thin  and  tender.  Grows 
flesh  is  very  firm  and  more 


crisp  and  brittle  than  other  varieties.  After  becoming  large  enough 
for  the  table  they  remain  in  eatable  condition,  retaining  their  delicate 
flavor  an  unusually  long  time.  Pkt.^  19c;  oz.,  20c;  ^ lb.,  SOc;  lb., 
$1,50,  prepaid. 


68  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


FOR  PIES 


PUMPKIN  FOR  STOCK 


No  farm  should  be  witlioiit  a field  of  Pumpkins — some  big  ones  to 
take  to  the  Fair,  quite  a few  of  the  Pie  Pumpkin  and  plenty  to  feed 
to  the  stock.  They  are  excellent  for  sheep  after  grass  pasture  fails. 
Grow  two  crops  on  the  same  land  by  planting  Pumpkins  in  with  your 
corn  or  potatoes. 

CULiTUlKE. — Not  so  particular  as  to  soil  as  the  other  vine  crops,  such 
as  Cucumbers  and  Melons,  but  are  cultivated  about  the  same.  After 
danger  of  frost  isi  over  plant  the  seed  in  hills  eight  to  ten  feet  apart 
each  way,  dropping  about  a dozen  seed.s  in  a hill.  The  soil  should  be 
made  as  rich  as  possible.  When  danger  from  bugs  is  past,  thin  to 
three  plants  to  a hill.  One  ounce  of  seed  to  25  hills,  3 to  4 lbs.  per 
acre.  Dust  with  “Slug  Shot”  to  kill  bugs  and  worms. 


Mammoth  Hundred  Weight 


A selected  strain  of  potiron.  Seed  saved  only  from 
select  specimens.  This  is  the  pumpkin  to  plant  for 
show  purposes,  as  it  often  weighs  200  to  2r,0  lbs.  The 
flesh  Is  line  grained  and  sweet  and  of  a brigh 
'’olor.  A high  nuality  table  or  pie  pumpkin. 

Weight  invariably  wins  prizes  at  fairs.  It 
comparatively  few  seeds,  and  the  price  is  necessari 
nigh.  Matures  in  110  to  120  days.  Pkk,  10c;  oz.,  20c 
V4  Ih.,  60c;  lb.,  5?1.75,  prepaid. 


Succession  Crops 

Early  beets  followed  by  celery. 

Early  beans  followed  by  turnips. 

Lettuce  or  onion  sets  followed  by  tomatoes. 
Radishes  followed  by  tomatoes. 

Spinach,  lettuce  or  radishes  followed  by  cabbage. 
Early  peas  followed  by  peppers,  eggplants  or  toma- 
;oes. 


Small  Sugar  Pie  Pumpkin 


The  Best  Pumpkin  of  Them  All. 

This  is  the  pumpkin  from  which  the  celebrated  Yankee  Pumpkin 
Pie  is  made.  It  looks  like  a regular  Field  Pumpkin,  but  is  smaller 
and  entirely  different  in  quality.  Very  early  and  prolific,  cooks  very 
quickly  and  is  the  best  quality.  About  ten  inches  in  diameter  is  the 
average  size.  Skin  is  deep  orange  yellow  with  fine  grained  flesh  of 
sweet,  delicious  flavor.  Handsome  and  excellent  keeper.  A most  pro- 
lific yielder  and  cannot  be  excelled  as  a table  pumpkin.  It  is  some- 
times called  Red  Sugar  or  Red  Pie  Pumpkin.  Matures  in  65  days. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  Vt  lb.,  35c;  lb.,  ^1.00, 


Small  Sugar  Pie. 

Golden  Oblong 

Very  hardy  and  productive,  pumpkins 
fifteen  to  twenty  inches  in  length  and 
eight  to  ten  inches  in  diameter.  Skin  of 
a rich  golden  orange,  thin  but  tough, 
making  it  almost  as  good  a keeper  for 
winter  as  the  hardshell  squashes.  Flesh 
is  light  golden-yellow,  of  very  rich,  fine 
quality.  Matures  in  95  to  100  days.  Pkt., 

5c;  oz.,  10c ; % lb.,  35c;  lb..  $1.00,  pre- 
paid. 6 lbs.,  $5.00,  not  prepaid. 

Japanese  Pie 

A very  valuable  new  pumpkin  of  Japa- 
nese origin.  The  flesh  is  very  thick,  of  a 
rich  salmon  color,  fine  grained,  dry  and 
swe^t.  Of  medium  size,  early;  very  pro- 
ductive and  highly  desirable  for  pies  or 
cooking.  A crookneck  variety  with  curi- 
ously marked  seeds.  Matures  in  95  days. 

Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.50, 
prepaid. 

Connecticut  Field 

Also  known  as  “BIG  TOM.”  The  stand- 
ard pumpkin  grown  in  corn  fields  to  make 
a feeding  crop  for  cattle.  The  vines  are 
strong,  vigorous  and  wonderfully  prolific. 

Fruits  average  fifteen  to  twenty  inches 
in  diameter.  Smooth,  hard,  reddish 
orange  skin  with  rich  orange  yellow 
ilesh.  Matures  in  70  toi  75  days.  Oz., 
lOc;  Ya,  lb.,  25c;  lb.,,  75c,  prepaid.  5 lbs., 

$3.00,  not  prepaid. 

Kentucky  Field 

Of  large  size,  about  two  feet  in  diameter,  round, 
flattened,  hardy  and  productive.  A fine  sort  for  mar- 
ket and  family  use.  Great  for  stock  feed.  Matures  in 
85  to  90  days.  Oz.,  5c;  % lb.,  20o;  lb.,  60c,  prepaid. 
5 lbs.,  $2.25,  not  prepaid. 


Tennessee  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $4.50,  not  prepaid. 

pXto.  Tennessee  Sweet  Potato 

Excellent  sort  which  resembles  a Sweet 
Potato  in  flavor.  It  is  pear-shaped  and 
slightly  ribbed.  The  color  is  a creamy- 
white,  sometimes  striped  with  green.  It 
is  a first-class  keeper.  Flesh  is  light 
colored,  fine  grained  and  very  dry  and 
of  superior  flavor.  Matures  in  95  days. 
Pkt.,  lOci;  oz.,  20c;  lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.50, 
prepaid. 

Winter  Luxury 

One  of  the  best  pie  pumpkins  in  exist- 
ence, and  its  winter-keeping  qualities  are 
almost  unequaled.  Is  slightly  oval  in 
shape  and  of  medium  size.  Evenly  and 
finely  netted  and  is  a yellowish  russet 
color.  A great  producer.  Flesh  deep 
golden  color,  sweet  and  tender.  Ma- 
tures in  95  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % 
lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.50,  prepaid. 

Large  Cheese 

Large  size,  shape  flat  like  a cheese  box, 
very  productive.  Keeping  quality  excel- 
lent; extra  well  flavored;  sweet.  Good 
•sort  for  pies  as  well  as  stock  feeding. 
Skin  buff  color;  flesh  yellow.  Mature.s 
in  90  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  ^ lb., 
35c;  lb.,  90c,  prepaid. 

White  Cushaw 

Popular  old  variety.  Very  large,  often 
two  feet  long,  crookneck  shape;  creamy- 
white  shell.  Flesh  yellow,  solid,  sweet; 
excellent  for  pies  and  also  used  for  stock 
feeding.  Matures  in  80  days.  Pkt.,  10c- 
oz.,  20c;  Ya  lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.50,  prepaid.’ 


Begin  on  the  second  crop  the  day  you  remove  the 
first  crop.  Dig  the  .soil  and  add  a little  manure. 

Make  several  plantings  of  beans  and  peas  to  have 
i fresh  table  supply  all  season. 


Mammoth 


Weight  Pumpkin. 


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General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  69 


SQUASH 


SQUASH 


Yellow  Bush. 


Mammoth  White  Bush. 


IsbelPs  Plymouth  Rock 


IsbelPs  Improved  Hubbard 


A Load  of  Isbell's  Improved  Hubbard  Squash. 


BEST  “ALL  PURPOSE”  SQUASH  GROWN. 

This  new  Squash  is  a heavy  yielder  and  the 
best  all-purpose  variety  ever  grown.  Can  be 
used  when  quite  young  and  will  keep  splen- 
didly for  a winter  squash.  The  color  is  gray- 
ish-green, shell  soft,  so  that  it  can  be  cut 
with  a knife.  It  grows  from  eighteen  to  thir- 
ty inches  long  and  six  to  nine  inches  in  di- 
ameter. It  is  very  prolific  but  a shy 
seeder.  Flesh  is  of  high  color;  entirely 
free  from  fibre  or  stringiness.  Cooks  up 
perfectly  smooth  and  is  of  miost  delicious 
flavor.  Yields  well  and  is  of  such  superb 
table  quality  that  many  growers 
have  no  other  for  their 
own  use.  Matures  rather 
late  and  should  be  planted 
early  if  very  large  fruits 
are  desired.  For  illustration 
see  next  page.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  $1.00;  lb., 

$3.50,  prepaid. 

Mammoth  White  Bush 

Favorite  summer  squash.  An  im- 
proved variety  of  the  well-known 
White  Bush  Scalloped  or  Patty  Pan 
Squash,  producing  fruits  12  to  15 
inches  across,  of  uniform  shape,  flat- 
tened and  scalloped,  of  beautiful  white 
color.  Very  early  and  prolific.  Ready 
for  use  in  50  days.  Pkt.,  .5c;  oz.,  15c; 

14  lb.,  4oc;  lb.,  $1.40,  prepaid. 

Mammoth  Yellow  Bush 

Golden  Custard. — This  is  a new,  rich  golden-yellotv) 
scalloped  bush  summer  squash,  grow's  large,  is  not  ex- 
celled in  quality  and  is  very  productive.  Used  for  cook- 
ing when  green  and  the  ripe  fruits  will  make  good  pies. 
In  shape  and  size  similar  to  the  White  Bush.  Pkt.,  5e; 
oz,,  15c;  % lb.,  45c;  lb.,  $1.40,  prepaid. 

See  Pages  68  and 
69  for  complete  list 
of  Isbell’s  Squashes. 


THE  ACKNOWLEDGED  STANDARD  FOR  QUAULTY, 
IsbeU’s  Improved  Hubbard  Squash  repre- 
sents the  most  perfect  type  of  this  justly 
famous  variety,  and  in  addition  our  strain  is 
so  early  that  we  grow  our  seed  in  Michigan. 

This  is  an  extremely  valuable  characteristic 
because  this  otherwise  universally  popular  sort 
sometimes  fails  to  ripen,  even  as  far  South  as 

Central  Ohio,  unless  planted  very  early. 
Fruits  large,  moderately  warted;  shell  dark 
bronze-greeni.  The  flesh  is  always  of  a rich, 
golden-yellow  color,  very  fine  grained,  solid 
and  sweet.  The  shell  is  very  hard 
and  protects  the  flesh  from  bruis- 
ing, etc.,  so  that  no  sort  can  sur- 
pass the  Hubbard  as  a winter  keeper. 
In  addition  to  its  earliness  our 
strain  is  particularly  selected 
for  its  rich  color  of  flesh. 
Ready  for  table  use  in  75  to 
80  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c; 
% lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.35,  prepaid. 
5 lbs.,  $5.50,  not  prepaid. 


Giant  Summer 
Crookneck 


A great  improvement  of 
the  popular  Yellow  Crook- 
neck.  Bigger,  more  uniform, 
with  heavily  warted  shell 
and  deep  golden -yellow  flesh. 
Surpasses  other  Summer 
...  Squash  and  a^pproaches  win- 

ter varieties  in  flavor.  A favorite  with  market  gardeners 
because  of  its  beautiful  appearance,  ready -sale  and  profit 
producing  qualities.  Ready  for  table  in  55  days 


Delicious. 

See  page  70. 


10c;  oz.,  30c;  ^ lb.,  50c;  lb,,  $1.50,  prepaid. 


THE  ISBELL  TRADE  MARK  is  a guarantee  to  you  o 
dependable  seeds — and  the  satisfaction  that  follows  th, 
use  of  good  seeds. 

Plant  Isbell’s  Seeds — as  they  grow,  their  fame  grows. 


70  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


FOR  SUMMER  SQUASH  FOR  WINTER 


Squashes  should  not  be  planted  until  dang^er  of  frost 
is  past  and  the'  ground  has  become  warm,  but  plant  the 
winter  kinds  ae  soon  as  safe  in  order  that  they  mature. 
Plants  in  hills  5 feet  apart  for  bush  varieties,  and  6 to 
8 feet  for  running  varieties,  putting  6 to  8 seeds  to  the 
hill,  finally  leaving  but  3 plants. 

A rich,  warm,  mellow  soil  is  conducive  to  high  yields 
and  early  maturity,  but  Squashes  grow  quite  wlsll  in 
almost  any  well  drained  soil.  It  pays  to  enrich  each 
hill  with  rotted  manure  or  commercial  fertilizer.  Dur- 
ing the  early  stages  oif  growth  keep  the  plants  well 
sprinkled  with  “Slug  Shot”  or  with  Tobacco  Dust,  to 
save  them  from  insects.  The  winter  Squashes  may  ba 
grown  in  corn  fields  in  san  e niamier  as  pumpkins.  In 
the  small  garden,  squash  n ay  follow  early  beets,  early 
cabbage,  corn  salad,  and  spinach. 

inter  Squash  are  grown  here  in  Jackson  County 
on  a largo  scale  for  feeding  stock.  Some  stock  farm- 
ers and  dairymen  put  in  from  10  to  20  acres  every  year 
and  consider  this  crop  one  of  the  most  profitable  on 
the  farm,  Kaisers  of  hogs  also  say  that  nothing  will 
equal  Squash  for  conditioning  hogs  for  market. 

One  ounce  of  the  bush  varieties  to  40  hills,  or  of  the 
larger-seeded  kinds,  15  hills;  2 or  3 lbs.  of  the  bush 
and  3 or  4 lbs,  otf  the  large-seeded  for  an  aerg. 


excellent  in 
to  the  Hub- 


Delicious 

The  Sweetest  of  All  Squashes. 

Isbell’s  Delicious  Squash  is  particularly 
table  Quality  and  is  by  some  preferred  even 
bard.  Is  a very  early  evinter  variety  of  medium  size,  top- 
shaped in  form  and  dark  green;  shell  moderately  hard  but 
vei’y  thin;  flesh  thick;  line  grained 
and  bright  yellow  in  color.  The 
fruits  are  somewhat  smaller  than  Hub- 
bard, weighing  from  6 to  10  lbs.  each. 

Makes  an  ideal  home-garden  sciuash 
as  it  combines  all  desirable 
Qualities;  Even  when  immature 
this  squash  is  in  condition  for 
use  and  is  of  very  fine  fiavor. 

Pecady  for  table  use  in  65  days. 

This  variety  has  received  special 
care  for  many  years  until  we 
have  a really  improved  strain. 

Pkt.,  10c;  ozc,  20c;  % lb.,  50c; 
lb.,  $1.65,  prepaid. 

Vegetable  Marrow 

The  fruits  are  oblong  in  shape, 
skin  smooth  and  creamy  white. 

The  plant  is  vigorous  ard  very 
productive.  IMarrow  Squashes 
are  largely  grown  in  England, 
and  should  be  niore  generally 
used  in  this  country,  as  the  ciual- 
ity  is  exceedingly  delicious. 

When  the  fruits  are  nearly  half- 
grown  the  fiesh  is  very  tender 
and  marrowy,  and  may  be  pre- 
pared for  che  table  either  cooked 
or  fried.  Pkt.,  10c;  or..,  20c;  Vi 
lb.,  60c;  ib.,  $2.00,  prepaid. 


Chicago  War  ted  Hubbard 

Excellent  Winter  Sort. 

A new  type  of  Hubbard  produced  by  careful  selec- 
tion of  the  large,  dark  green,  warted  specimens  always 
seen  in  good  stocks  of  it.  It  has  been  bred  to  this  type 
until  it  is  so  fixed  that  nearly  all  have  very  hard,  warty 
shells,  are  large,-  .and  of  very  best  quality.  The  vines 
are  healthy  and  strong,  producing ' quite  freely  the  hand- 
some dark  green  fruits.  Flesh  very  rich,  golden  yellow, 
fine  grained  and  dry.  Populifr  with  market  men'  and 
growei  s catering  to  a fancy  .'trade.  ..  Our  Michigan  grown 
seed  will  mature  early  crops.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb., 
60c;  lb.,  $1.75,  prepaid.  ; 

Cocozelle  Bush 

Also  called  Italian  Vegetable 
Marrow.  A summer  squash  of 
compact  bush  form.  The  fruits 
are  oblong,  12  inches  or  more 
in  length  and  4 to  5 inches  in 
diameter.  Skin  dark  green 
with  stripes  of  a still  darker 
shade,  and  marbled  with  yel- 
low. Should  be  eaten  when 
half  grown  at  which  time  the 
fiesh  is  very  tender  and  may 
be  cooked  like  other  squash  or 
fried  like  eggplant.  Pkt.,  lOc; 
oz.,  20c;  14  lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00, 
prepaid. 

Mammoth  Chili 

The  outer  skin  O'f  this  great 
squash  is  a rich  orange  yellow. 
The  fiesh  is  yellow  and  very* 
thick,  and  the  quality  is  good. 
It  is  of  the  highest  value  as 
a stock  food.  Has  reached  the 
great  weight  of  292  lbs.  Pkt., 
19c;  oz.,  20c;  lb.,  60c;  lb., 
$2.00,  prepaid. 


Fordhook  Squash. 


F ordhook 


Boston.  Marrow 


The  flesh  of  this  squash  is  very  dry  and  sweet.  Excel- 
lent for  summer  and  winter.  One  of  the  earliest  winter 
varieties,  and  if  stored  in  a cool,  dry  place,  will  keep 

quite  well.  The  skin  is  so  thin  that  it  need  not  be  re- 

moved for  cooking.  Fruits  small,  oblong,  8 to  10  inches 
in  length,  slightly  ridged;  skin  smooth,  thin,  of  light  yel- 
low color.  Fie«h  very  thick.  This  squash  is  easily  grown 

rn  all  soils;  verv  productit'e.  Ready  for  table  in  55  davs. 

rivt.,  5e;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  50c ; lb.,.  .$1.50,  prer'aid. 


Fijie  Quality — Big  Yieldcp. 

Follows  the  early  summer  kinds  in  season  and  is  a very 
popular  squash  for  autumn  and  winter  use.  Has  a thin 
shell  of  bright  orange  color  and  yellow  flesh  that  is  rich 
and  sweet.  Excellent  for  pies;  extensively  grown  for 
canning  purposes.  In  form  and  size  similar  to  Hubbard; 
a heavy  yielder.  One  of  the  best  for  canning  and  pies. 
Ready  for  table  in  65  days.  Pkt..  5c;  oz.,  10c;  14  lb.,  30c; 
!b..  $1.00,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $4.50,  not  prepaid. 


Isbell’s  “Plymouth  Rock” — The  best  “All  Purpose”  Squash.  See  page  69. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  .Seeds  71 


SQUASH  AND  SPINACH 


Isbell’s  Golden  Hubbard 


Syme’s  Blue  Hubbard 

A new  type  of  Hubbard  and  a very  fine  quality 
squash.  Fruit  resembles  the  Warty  Hubbard  in  size 
and  shape  but  the  color  is  a clear  green-blue  and 
very  distinct.  Extra  thick  meated,  fine  grained,  dry 
and  of  excellent  flavor.  Keeps  as  well  as  the  other 
Hubbards.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  ^ lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $^1.75, 
prepaid. 


C’UT/rURE. — Should  be  planted  in  very  rich  ground, 
the  richer  the  better.  Sow  in  drills,  one  foot  apart,  and 
begin  thinning  out  the  plants  when  the  leaves  are  an  inch 
wide.  All  should  be  cut  before  the  hot  weather  or  they 
will  be  tough  and  stringy.  For  succession  sow  every 
two  weeks  until  July. 

For  early  spring  use,  sow  early  in  autumn  and  pro- 
tect the  plants  with-  a light  coveHng  of  leaves  or  straw. 
South  of  Cincinnati  Spinach  can  be  gi’own  without  cover- 
ing. 1 ounce  of  seed  to  50  feet  of  drill,  10  to  20  lbs. 
per  acre  in  drills. 

Bloomsdale  Savo.y  Feaved  is  the  standard  market  sort, 
and  Giant  Flanders  an  improvement  on  same.  For  the 
home  garden  Pricklj-  Winter  and  New  Zealand  are 
favorites. 


SPINACH 


BLOOAISDALE  SAVOY  FEAVED.  — The  earliest  variety  and 
best  to  plant  in  autumn  for  early  spring  use.  Plant 
Ti  growth,  with  narrow,  pointed  leaves  which  are  curled 

Ike  those  ot  the  Savoy  Cabbage.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  Vi  Ih.,  25c; 
lb.,  60c  prepaid.  10  lbs,  for  .‘jH.50,  pot  prepaid, 

VICTORIA. — Noted  for  its  dark  green  leaves.  It  will  out- 
yieid  every  other  variety  and  at  the  same  time  stand  longer  with- 
to  seed — very  desirable  for  market.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  lOc; 
Vi  Jb.,  20c;  Ib.,  50c,  prepaid.  10  lbs.  for  .?4.00,  not  prepaid. 

GIANT  FFANDERS. — Excellent,  very  productive  variety,  of 
larger  size  than  preceding  sorts,  with  broad  leaves.  Suitable 
tor  early  and  late  plantings.  A profitable  market  sort.  Pkt., 
oc;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c,  prepaid.  10  lbs.  for  S6.00, 
not  prepaid.  , 

WINTER. — Very  hardy,  withstanding  severe,  weather 
with  only  a slight  protection  of  leaves  or  straw.  The  seed  is 
prickly,  leaves  triangular,  oblong  or  arrow  shaped.  It  is  used 
much  for  spring  and  fall  sowing.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz,,  10c ; V4  lb.,  20c; 
lb.,  50c,  prepaid.  10  lbs.  for  JjH.OO,  not  prepaid, 

NEW  ZEAFANIl. — This  is  the  ideal  home  garden  sort.  The 
stems  and  leaves  are  soft,  thick,  fleshy  and  crystaHine  in  ap- 
pearance. When  starting  early  in  spring,  the  plants  will  resist 
heat  and  make  strong  growth  during  the  summer.  Available 
for  use  during  the  hottest  months  of  midsummer,  when  ordinary 
spinach  is  not  to  be  -had.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  50c;  lb„ 
.$1.50,  prepaid. 


SPINACH 


Table  Queen  Squash. 


Bloomsdale  Spinach. 


The  best  winter  Squash  for  the  private 
or  home  garden  and  desirable  for  market; 
the  fruits  are  of  the  same  shape  as  Green 
Hubbard,  and  waited,  but  average  smaller 
in  size.  They  are  earlier  in  season  but 
keep  in  fine  condition  through  the  winter. 
The  skin  is  bright  deep  orange  yehow, 
very  attractive  in  appearance.  Flesh  is  deep  golden 
yellow,  fine  grained,  cooks  very  dry  and  has  rich  fla- 
vor. Yields  extra  heavy,  even  on  lighter  soils.  We 
receive  many  reports  every  season  to  the  effect  that 
our  customers  who  planted  Golden  Hubbard  were  ex- 
tremely well  pleased  with  the  extra  fine  quality  and 
the  big  yield.  Ready  for  the  table  in  C5  to  70  days. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  V4  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25,  i>repaid. 


Marblehead 


' In  this  Squash  the  combination  of  sweetness,  dry- 
ness and  delicious  flavor  is  something  really  remark- 
able. Aiarblehead  is  one  of  the  old  reliable  sorts,  was 
first  introduced  in  1S7;1  and  is  still  gaining  in  popular- 
ity, especially  in  the  East.  Its  outer  color  is  very 

light  blue-gray:  shape  oval,  resembling  Hubbard.  Vei-y 
prolific,  the  vines  are  robust  and  set  fruits  remarkably  well. 
Ready  for  market  in  70  days.  A great  favorite  where  known. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  3^4  lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $1.75,  prepaid. 


Marblehead. 

Isbell’s  Table  Queen 

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

You  will  be  pleased  not  only  with  the  quality  of 
this  Squash,  but  you  get  so  many  from  each  seed 
planted,  the  vines  being  so  vigorous  and  productive. 
The  fruits  are  a nice  size  to  handle,  6-8  inches  long 
and  4-6  inches  in  diameter.  The  shell  is  hard  and 
smooth,  so  that  they  keep  as  well  as  the  Hubbard. 
The  color  is  dark  g'reen  with  sometimes  a blotch  of 
red  at  pointed  end.  Table  Queen  ripens  in  the  fall. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.50. 


72  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


TOMATOES  ISBELL’S  northern  strains 


New  Earlibell. 

Bonny  Best 

Splendid  Large  Second  Early 
Red  Tomato.  Our  “Bonny  Best 
Early”  Tomato  for  a number  of 
years  has  been  carefully  re-se- 
lected  for  earliness,  solidity  of 
fruit,  smoothness  and  evenness 
in  ripening  up  to  the  stem.  It 
is  a vigorous  grower,  quite  pro- 
lific and  with  splendid  foliage  for 
protecting  fruit  from  the  hot  sun 
Color  is  intense  scarlet.  Shape  is  per- 
fect and  remarkably  uniform  in  size. 
The  Bonny  Best  Tomato  is  so  smooth 
and  attractive  in  color  that  it  sells  at 
top  prices  on  the  market.  We  recom- 
mend Bonny  Best  for  home  gardens 
also.  Ready  for  market  in  100  days. 
Pkt.,  6c;  oz,,  30c;  % lb.,  90c;  lb., 
$3.00,  prepaid. 


We  Grow  Tomatoes  for  Seed  Only 

The  ideal  soil  and  climate  of  Michigan  together  with  our  wide 
experience  in  growing  tomatoes,  has  lead  us  to  make  a great  spe- 
cialty of  this  vegetable.  Every  season  sees  a big  increase  in  the 
iiemand  for  our  Tomato  Seed,  and  our  reputation  is  now  national. 
Climatic  conditions  here  are  conducive  to  freedom  from  disease,  to 
tlu.  production  of  fruit  instead  of  vine,  and  to  early  maturity.  Our 
strains  keep  these  tendencies  when  planted  elsewhere  to  a marked 
degree.  WE  ONLY  ASK  A TRIAL  TO  PROVE  IT. 

You  will  be  fully  repaid  and  more  if  you  grow  even  a few  toma- 
toes in  your  garden.  You  get  from  them  the  best  and  healthiest 
warm  weather  foods,  either  eaten  raw,  in  salads,  or  cooked.  PHir- 
ther,  a couple  dozen  jars  of  canned  tomatoes  come  in  just  right 
during  the  wdnter. 

ISBELL’S  NEW  EARLIBELL 

First  on  the  Market — First  for  the  Highest  3Iarket  Prices. 

Isbell’s  Earlibell  is  Earlier  than  any  other  sort  with- 
out exception.  In  comparative  tests  with  Earliana, 
seeds  sown  at  the  same  time  and  plants  set  out  at  the 
same  time,  the  Earlibell  gave  ripe  fruit  five  days  sooner. 

Isbell’s  Earlibell  is  surprisingly  productive.  We  have 
seen  clusters  containing  20  full-size  fruits.  This  variety 
is  remarkable  in  this  respect. 

Isbell’s  Earlibell  is  perfectly  smooth  from  beginning  to  end  of 
season.  No  variety  is  more  uniform  in  shape,  ail  the  tomatoes  on 
a cluster  ripen  at  once  and  are  all  about  the  same  size.  Its  color 
is  a beautiful,  deep  glossy  scarlet,  and  very  attractive. 

I'he  table  quality  is  surpassed  only  by  the  large  beefsteak  sorts, 
.ind  with  fewer  seeds  than  the  other  early  varieties.  Its  flavor  is 
all  that  can  be  desired.  Ready  for  market  in  8 5 days.  Extra 
Selected  Seed.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c; 
14  Ib.,  .$1.40;  lb.,  $5.00,  prepaid. 


Earliana 


A VERY  POPULAR 
EXTRA  EARLY  RED. 

Also  Known  as  Spark’s  Earliana. 

Our  strain  of  this  popular  va- 
riety shows  few,  if  any,  of  the 
rough  fruits  found  in  numerous 
quantities  in  other  early  sorts. 
Plants  are  of  compact  growth 
with  stout-jointed  branches. 
Yields  well  and  the  fruit  is  solid 
and  of  fine  quality;  bright  red  in 
color,  of  good  size.  Ready  for 
market  in  90  days.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.75, 
prepaid. 

“Your  Earlibell  Tomato  is  a 
zoonder.  I have  planted  one  rozv 
front  one^  packet  of  seed  and  I pick 
five  to  six  bushel  crates  at  a time 
and  the  rozv  is  not  so  very  long." 
—MRS.  FRED  KEICHEL,  Slat- 
ington.  Pa. 


Livingston’s  Globe 


Livingston’s  Globe 


The  Globe  Tomato  is  an  Extra  Good  x\ll-Round  Sort,  of  a 
Distinct  Shape.  In  time  of  ripening  belongs  aniong  the 
second  earlies.  The  fruits  are  fairly  large,  and  size  is  re- 
tained throughout  the  season;  always  smooth;  of  firm  flesh, 
and  has  few  seeds;  rjpens  evenly.  An  exceedingly  produc- 
tive variety.  Unexcelled  for  main  crop.  In  quality  there  is 
nothing  more  to  be  desired,  being  mild,  pleasant  and  of  deli- 
cious flavor;  unsurpassed  for  slicing  or  to  eat  from  the  hand. 
Globe  is  the  leader  in  the  Southern  gardens  for  shipping 
North.  Our  strain  of  Globe  produces  extra  deep  and  heavy 
fruits.  Ready  for  market  in  100  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c; 
1/4  lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.75,  prepaid. 

Improved  Dwarf  Champion 

In  the  Improved  Dwarf  Champion  Tomato  we 
have  largely  eliminated  the  two  principal  ob- 
jections to  the  original  strain — that  of  small- 
sized fruits  and  short  season  of  bearing. 

This  popular  dwarf  tomato  probably  combines 
more  good  qualities  than  any  other  upright  va- 
riety. It  is  dwarf  in  habit,  making  compact, 
stiff,  upright  plants,  which  carry  the  fruit  well  above  the 
ground.  It  is  quite  early,  fruit  medium  large,  color  purplish- 
pink,  and  always  round  and  smooth.  Plants  may  be  set  as 
close  as  30  inches  apart.  Specially  well  suited  for  the 
small  garden.  Ready  for  market  in  105  days.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  40c;  i/i  lb..  $1.25;  lb  , $4..50,  prepaid. 

Tomato  Plants,  see  A’egetable  Plants,  page  79. 


Dwarf 

Champion. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  73 


PURE  BRED  SELECTED  STOCKS  TOMATOES 


Northern  Grown^Hardy — Free  from  Blight 

CUIjTUKiE. — ^Sow  the  seed  in  March  and  April  in  the  hotbed, 
or  in  pots  in  a sunny  exposure  in  the  house.  If  it  is  desired  to 
make  very  stocky  plants  they  may  be  transplanted  when 
about  two  or  three  inches  high.  When  five  or  six 
inches  high,  if  the  ground  has  become  warm,  trans- 
plant to  the  open  ground,  on  a or  cloudy  day, 

if  possible;  if  not,  the  young  plains  should  be 
liberally  watered  and  shaded  from  the  hot  sun. 

If  it  is  desired  to  have  the  fruit  ripen  as  early 
as  possible,  in  preference  to  a heavy  crop,  select 
rather  light  soil  and  a sunny  location.  Set 
the  plants  four  feet  apart  each  way,  upon 
mounds  of  earth,  to  allow  the  foliage  to  epen 
and  let  the  sun  in  among  the  fruit.  A cheap 
trellis,  made  by  d iving  three  stakes  aroimd  the 
plants  and  encircling  them  with  three  or  four 
barrel  hoops,  is  a very  nice  support  for  them. 

Chalk’s  Early  Jewel 

A POPULAR  SECOND  EARLY  BRIGHT  RED. 

Within  two  weeks  as  early  as  the  famous 
Earliana,  it  is  even  a heavier  cropper,  with 
tomatoes  of  a larger  size  and  sweeter  flavor, 
while  its  more  robust  growth  makes  it  a sure  cropper. 

Large,  handsome  fruits,  very  solid,  deep  through. 

Ripening  right  up  to  the  stem  without  any  cracks  or 
green  core.  Flesh  thick,  solid,  with  comparatively 
few  seeds  and  sweet  flavor;  skin  thin,  but  strong 
enough  to  make  it  a good  shipper.  First  class  for 
home  garden.  Ready  for  market  in  95  days  Pkt 
6c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c;  lb.,  ?;2.50,  prepaid. 

Early  Acme 


Chalk’s 

Earlj  Ji'wcl. 


Fine  for  early  market.  Well  known 
cultivated,  both  for  early  and 
main  crops.  Plants  are  of  strong 
and  vigorous  growth,  very  produc- 
tive, the  fruit  of  medium  size, 
perfect  form,  round,  slightly  de- 
pressed at  the  ends  and  very 
smooth,  color  a glossy  red  with 
purplish  tinge;  ripens  all  over  and 
through  at  the  same  time.  Ripens 
soon  after  Bonny  Best.  Ready  for 
market  in  105  days.  Pkt,,  10c ; oz.. 

30c;  % lb.,  00c;  lb.,  $3.00,  prepaid. 

Isbell’s  New  Colossal 

The  Largest  Red  Tomato  Known. 

For  illustration  and  full  de- 
scription see  Novelty  pages  at 
front  of  catalog,  Pkt.,  20e. 

Isbell’s  Golden  Colossal 

The  l^argest  Yellow  Tomato  in 
Cultivation. 

P'or  description  see  Novelty 
pages,  Pkt.,  20c. 


John  Baer 


Color  is  deep  glossy  red — size  and 
shape  quite  similar  to  Earliana,  but 
with  more  solid  - flesh  and  fewer 
seeds.  One  of  the  earliest  tomatoes, 
and  produces  the  most  perfect  high 
crown  tomato  ever  grov/n.  Ripens 
evenly  right  up  to  the  stem  and  will 
not  burst  when  dead  ripe.  It  is  a 
strong  grower  with  just  enough  foli- 
age to  handle  its  immense  load  of 
A popular  market  sort  in  the 
East  and  South.  Pkt.,  10c.;  oz.,  35c; 
% Ih.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.50,  prepaid. 


John  Baer. 

Splendid  Early  Market  Tomato. 


Also  called  Crimson  Cnshion  or 
Beefsteak. 

The  fruit  grows  vei^  large  and 
very  smooth,  with  solid  meat  and 
feut  seeds.  It  is  oval  in  shape, 
rather  than  round,  like  ’’Stone,” 
It  is  very  solid  and  keeps  well  on 
the  vines  after  ripening;  has  rather 
few  seeds  and  ripens  all  over  and 
through  at  on©  time.  The  color  is 
a clear,  deep  red.  Ripens  in  125 
days.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  SOn*^;  oz., 
50c;  % lb.,  $1.75,  prepaid. 


Isbell’s  Michigan  Red  Wonder 

The  Most  Productive  Early  Tomato. 

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

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

MICHIGAN  RED  W ONDER  is  tihe  best  early  variety 
for  canners.  It  is  about  three  weeks  earlier  than 
Stone,  five  days  to  a week  earlier  than,  Chalk’s  Jewel 
and  is  larger  and  also  has  finer  flesh  than  the'  latter. 
On©  prominent  Ohio  canner  who  has  been  growing  for 
years  and  years  says,  “The  Michigan  Red  Wonder  is 
the  very  best  early  Tomato  for  market  and  canning.” 
Prices;  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  30c;  oz.,  50c;  % Ib.,  $1.75; 
lb.,  $6.00,  prepaid. 

Red  Peach 

The  Red  Peach  is  an  excellent  variety  for  canning 
and  preserving.  The  fruits  reach  the  size  of  a fairly 
large  peach  and  they  have  the  same  bloom  over  the 
skin  that  the  peach  has.  You  will  enjoy  eating  them 
raw  out  of  the  hand  also,  as  they  are  sweet  and  mild 
in  flavor,  without  acid  and  just  the  right  size.  Pkt., 
10c;  Vz  oz.,  30e;  oz.,  50c;  % lb.,  $1.75,  prepaid. 


Isbell’s  Michigan  Red  Wonder — ^Most  Productive  of  All.  Tomato  Plants — See  Vegetable  Plants,  Page  79. 


14  General  List  of  Garden  Serds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


FOR  MARKET 


TOMATOES 


FOR  HOME 


Isbell’s 

^^ew 

l\.lpha 

Pink 

Tomato, 

the 

Earliest 

Pink 

Variety 

in 

Cultiva- 

tion 


McGee 

In  the  Southern  States 
this  new  tomato  has  attained 
great  popularity  in  a sur- 
prisingly short  time.  It  is  a 
hj'brid,  producing  large  quan- 
tities of  red  and  pink  colored 
fruits  that  are  of  good  size, 
meaty  and  solid,  of  splendid 
quality.  Tlxe-  plants  with- 
stand drought  and  heat. 
Pkt,.  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb., 
gl.OO;  lb.,  ipS.oO.  prepaid. 


This  is  a pink  “Earliana,”  resem- 
bling that  variety  in  every  way  ex- 
cept the  color,  which  is  pink.  The 
fruits  grow  in  clusters,  and  begin  to 
mature  very  early,  measuring  3 inches 
in  diameter  and  are  of  excellent  qual- 
ity. Bears  for  a long  season.  Readj'’ 
for  market  in  9.5  davs.  Pkt.,  5c;  «z. 
30c;  lb..  $1.00;  lb.,  .$3.50. 


Dwarf  Stone. 
The  Home 
Garden 
Tomato. 


THE  LARGEST  OF  ALL  TOMATOES. 

We  wish  to  emphasize  all  that  has 
been  said  before  by  our  customers 
and  ourselves  about  the  very  great 
usefulness  of  the  Colossal  Tomato. 
It  is  the  very  best  Tomato  for  the 
home  gardeq  from  every  standpoint. 
The  great  size  and  productiveness 
and  solid  flesh  is  combined  with  deli- 
cious flavor  for  eating  sliced  raw  or 
canned.  If  you  Avant  to  win  First 
Prize — grow  the  Colossal.  See  novel- 
ties, page  11.  Pkt.,  20c;  % oz.,  35c; 
-i/i  oz.,  60c;  oz.,  $1.00. 

Dwarf  Stone 


CULTURATi  DIRECTIONS  yoti  will  find  given  on  the  preceding  pages.  In  the 
small  garden  considerable  space  may  be  saved  by  planting  Carrots,  Beets,  Lettuce 
or  Parsnip.s  between  the  rows  of  Tojitatoes.  The  cultivation  of  these  crops  will 
not  interfere  with  tomatoes  provided  these  arc  staked. 

FOR  THE  HOME  GARDEN. — Earlibell,  earliest  red;  and  Alpha  Pink,  the  first 
early  pink  variety,  are  l)esti.  The  Colcfssal  <‘annot  be  excelled  as  a main  cropt 
Dwarf  Stone  and  DAvarf  Cliampion  for  the  small  garden,  are  best. 

THE  MARKET  GARDENER  needs  the  earliest  varieties — Alpha  Pink  and 
Earlibell,  Avith  Earliana  a standard  early.  For  later,  grow  the  Beauty,  Michigan 
Red  IVonder  and  Stone.  LiA’ingston’s  Globe  and  Market  King  are  grown  largely 
in  the  South  FOR  SHIPPING. 

FOR  CANNINfi  Ave  recommend  Michigan  Red  Wonder,  New  Stone,  Red  Rock, 
and  Matchless. 

Isbell’s  New  Alpha  Pink 

THE  EARLIEST  PINK  TOMATO  IN  CULTIVATION. 

The  gardener  who  has  a demand  for  pink  tomatoes,  Avill  And  Alpha 
I‘ink  just  what  he  has  been  looking  for.  In  addition  to  its  extreme 
earliness,  it  is  much  superior  to  Earliana  in  table  quality,  in  hand- 
some shape  and  attractiA'eness.  The  plants  are  of  such  vigorous 
groAvth  that  the  linest  fruits  are  produced,  both  extra  early  and  until 
frost.  The  fruits  set  in  generous  clusters  and  each  is  of  grand 

flavor.  Ready  for  mai-ket  in  90  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c;  % lb., 
$1.35;  lb.,  $4..50,  prepaid. 


June  Pink 


Isbell’s  Colossal 


Dwarf  groAving  plants 
producing  extra  large  fruits 
similar  to  New  Stone  in 
color,  shape  and  size.  In. 
season  it  follows  the  Dwarf 
Champion.  Fruit  is  of  rich 
red  color,  ripens  evenly,  is 
solid,  free  from  cracks  and 
of  excellent  quality.  It  is 
a good  yielder  for 
a dAvarf  sort  and 
Av  i t h s t a n d s dry 
Aveather  well.  For 
the  home  garden 
DAAAarf  Stone  Clan 
be  highly  recom- 
mended. Ready  for 
table  use  in  110 
days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz,, 
30c;  lb..  $1.00; 
lb.,  $3.50,  prepaid. 


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I 


WHY  ISBEI.L’S  SEEDS  PRODUCE 

Every  year  aa’B  plant  thousands 
of  acres  of  good  stock  carefully 
selected.  Then  Ave  harvest  our 
seeds  from  this  crop,  taking  only 
those  that  conform  to  the  high 
Isbell  standard.  If  there  is  the 
slightest  imperfection  in  any  plant 
none  of  the  seeds  are  sent  out  to 
Isbell’s  customers. 


Isbell’s  Improved  Ponderosa 

A GREAT  FAVORITE  FOR  THE  HOME  GARDEN. 

This  variety  as  grown  by  us  is  quite  smooth,  of  im- 
mense size,  A-ery  meaty,  solid  and  luscious.  Foi-  family 
gardens  it  is  deserving  of  universal  use  and 
many  market  gardeners  plant  Ponderosa  every 
year  for  their  special  trade.  Unsurpassed 
in  size  and  of  fine  quality  for  slicing.  The 
vines  are  of  strong  growth  and  produce 
large  clusters  of  beautiful  tomatoes;  they 
are  extremely  prolific  and  bear  continuously 
•until  frost.  The  extra  large,  deep 
purple  fruits  are  oblong  in  form 
and  very  fleshy  Avith  small  seed 
cells;  of  extra  sAveet  flavor.  We 
offer  a selected  strain  of  our  own 
growing.  Ready  for  the  table  in 
120  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  %.  oz.,  2,5c; 
oz..  40c;  % lb.,  $1.35;  lb.,  .$4.50, 
l>rcpaid. 


PROTECT  YOUR  CROPS. 

Make  good  use  of  the  In- 
secticides we  offer  on  page 


Tomato  Plants — See  Vegetable 
Plants,  page  79. 


Isbell’s  Improved  Ponderosa — Popular  Home  €}arden  Sort. 


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


General  list  of  Garden  See^s  75 


FOR  CANNING 


TOMATOES 


FOR  PRESERVES 


growing  or  for 
:es  or  trellises 

oz.,  45c  j 


if  good  size  and 
and  meaty,  mild 
a bright  yellow, 
^ attractive  dish 
r with  red  fruited 
uite  early  and  is 
any  consider  this 
of;a  better  flavor 
varieties,  and  it 


The  Grower  for  Market 


Or  Canning  Factory  will  set  out  only  large  stocky  plants  as  it  has  been 
proven  that  the  larger  and  stockier  the  plants,  the  larger  the  yield  and 
lower  the  cost  of  production  per  ton.  A liberal  application,  up  to  1,000 
lbs.  per  acre,  of  a complete  fertilizer  materially  increases  the  yield  and  net 
returns.  Cultivate  freQuentiy.  .It  has  been  shown  that  the  cost  of  increased 
cultivation  up  to  eight  times,  was  well  repaid  by 
crop  increase. 

The  Early  Marketeer 

This  Variety  Was  First  Introduced  In 
The  Northern  Part  of  Michigan. 

It  is  one  of  the  earliest,  handsomest,  and  heavi- 
est bearing  red  tomatoes  in  cultivation.  The  fruits 
are  of  medium  size  and  a good  marketable  size  is 
retained  throughout  the  entire  season.  It  is  al- 
waj^s  smooth,  of  firm  flesh,  few  seeds,  and  ripens 
evenly.  It  is  an  excellent  productive  variety,  in 
quality  there  is  nothing  more  to  be  desired,  being 
mild,  pleasant,  and  of  a delicious  flavor.  An  ex- 
cellent sort  for  market  and  shipping  on  account 
of  its  even  size,  and  well  adapted  for  forcing  under 
glass.  In  fact  it  is  the  best  all-around  tomato  in 
existence  today.  Pkt  , 15r ; % oz.,  35c;  oz.,  50c; 


Tire 

Early 

Marketeei 


% lb.,  $l.i5;  lb.,  $6.25,  prepaid 

New  Market  King 

A Shipping  Ton.p,„  Widely  Used  by  Southern  Planters.  loTs't,  bTalsf 


Norton  - Wilt  Resistant 


An  extra  early  tomato  of  the  globe  type, 
a beautiful  and  uniform  purple-pink 
and  its  quality  is  superb.  As  a slic- 
ing tomato  we  know  of  no  superior. 
Market  King  is  one  of  the  very  best 
shipping  sorts  that  we  know  of,  for 
it  may  be  picked  when  green  and 
hard  and  by  the  time  it  is  put  on 
sale  three  or  four  days  later  it  will 
be  in  beautiful  condition.  It  is  an 
exceedingly  productive  variety.  In 
quality  there  is  nothing  more  to  be 
desired,  being  mild-,  pleasant  and  of 
delicious  flavor.  There  is  no  better 
variety  for  greenhouse 
early  growing  on  stakes  or 
Pkt.,  15c;  Yz  oz.,  30c;  oz., 

$1.50;  lb.,  $5.50,  prepaid. 

Golden  Queen 

Best  Y^ellow  Tomato. 

Handsome  fruit  of  good 
very  smooth,  solid  and 
in  flavor.  Color  is  a 
making  a decidedly 
when  served  together 
tomatoes.  Ripens 
a prolific  bearer, 
yellow  tomato  to  be 
than  any  of  the  red  varieties,  and 
is  less  acid.  The  finest  yellow  tomato 
for  every  purpose;  plant  for  home  use 
and  exhibition  at 
your  county 
PRk.,  10c;  oz., 

40c;  % lb.,  $l.  >.->; 
lb.,  $4.50,  prepaid. 


Plant  Isbell’s 
Seeds — As  The.> 
Grow,  Their 
Fame  Grows. 


Its  color  is 


Department  of  Agriculture  started  the  breeding 
of  Avilt  and  blight  resistant  varieties  and  the  Nor- 
ton is  regarded  as  the  best,  rlf  you  have  met 
with  disappointment  in  growing  tomatoes  on  ac- 
count of  wilt,  you  will  be  interested  in  this  new 
variety.  The  Norton  resembles  the  Stone  in  ap- 
pearance and  hearing,  season  but  produces  fruits 
for  even  a longer  season.  Fruits  very  firm,  solid, 
smooth  and  of  very  fine  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
30c;  oz.,  50c;  14  lb„  $1.75;  lb.,  $6.50. 

Small  Fruited  Tomatoes 

Largely  used  , ' for  making  fancy 
pickles,  preserves,,  canning,  etc. 

These  varieties  are  easily  grown 
and  yield  wonderfully  well.  Do  not 
fail  to  plant  one  or  more  kinds  this 
year,  you  will  never  do  without  them. 
Red  Cherry,  A'ellow  Cherry,  Red  Cur- 
rant or  Grape.  Red  Pear,  Yellow  Pear, 
Red  Peach,  Red  Plum,  Yellow  Plum, 
Golden  Husk  or  Ground  Cherry. 

Price  of  any  of  the  nine  varieties,  pkt.,  10c; 

oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c,  prepaid. 

SPECIAF:  One  packet  each  of  these  nine 

Pomatoes  for  60c,  postpaid. 

Small  Fruited  Sorts  ]Mixed. — Just  the  thing 
for  the  home  garden.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c; 
oz.,  50c. 

Improved  Golden  Husk 

OR  GROUND  CHERRY. 

A variety  producing  fruit  good  for  preserving,  pies,  etc.  Unexcelled 
AVhen  ^riecl  in  sugar,  like  raisins  or  figs.  The  fruit  is  of  a handsoin.e 
yellow  color,  and  will  keep  until  mid-winter.  The  diameter  of  the  fruit 
is  about  y,  inch  and  the  flavor  suggests  the  strawberry;  of  easiest  cul- 
ture, succeeding  everywhere.  Pkt.,  10c;  Yz  oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c;  % lb.,  $1.~5. 

Isbell’s  New  Big  Dwarf 

Gives  you  the  advantage  of  the  largest  fruits 
on  dwart,  erect  vines,  which  require  little  space. 

Isbell's  New  Big  Dwarf  is  so  distinct  a.nd  so 
meritorious  that  we  are  proud  to  offer  it  to 
tom.ato  lovers  of  America  and  the  world. 

This  Fruited  hut  erect-growing  variety  is 

one  of  the  most  important  advances  made  ^ 

Tomatoes  especially  adapted  to  the  home 
gardens. 

The  original  plant  was  discovered  m a 
la'’ge  field  of  Ponderosa.  You  may  now 
have  the  same  quality  of  fruit  on  strong, 
erect  vines,  requiring  only  one-fourth  the 


main  stem  or  stalk  grows  about  20 
24  inches  high  and  is  very  stiffly  erect. 

. fruits  are  immense,  making  Big  Dwarf 
far  the  largest  fruited  erect-growing 
; in  cultivation.  Pkt.,  10c;  Yz  oz.,  30c; 


Isbell’s  New  Big  Dwarf — Largest  of  All  Dwarf  Sorts. 


HOT-BED  SASH 

To  grow  good  strong  Tomato  plants 
start  seed  in  hotbed  with  sash  of  tough 
cypress  and  double  strength  glass.  See 
this  catalog  page  132. 

TOMATO  PLANTS,  see  page  79. 


’6  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


New  Stone 


Matchless 


Toivato  riants,  sei*  list  of  Veg:etal)!e  Plant>, 
page  79, 


THE  GENUENE  LIVINGSTON  STRAIN— KNOWN  AS 
THE  “KING  OF  THE  REDS.” 

This  is  the  most  popular  main  crop  tomato  in  cultiva- 
tion and  there  is  prob- 
ably more  seed  sold  of 
this  sort  than  all'  others 
combined.  Under  the 
Ideal  Tomato  Conditions 
of  Michigan  we  have 
brought  this  tomato  to 
a verj"  high  state  of  per- 
fection, so  that  our  seed 
is  not  surpassed  in  qual- 
ity by  any  stock  offered. 

This  variety  has  obtain- 
ed immense  popularity 
Avith  market  gardeners, 

Southern  growers,  can- 
ners  and  home  growers 
everywhere.  Its  solid- 
ity and  carrying  qual- 
ities are  remarkable. 

Its  color  is  a desirable 
red.  Its  shape  is  per- 
fectly smooth.  Ready 
for  market  in  115  days. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb., 

65c;  lb.,  $2.25,  prepaid. 

Red  Rock 

One  of  the  finest  large 
red  Tomatoes  ever  in- 
troduced and  consid- 
ered the  heaviest  yield- 
er  of  them  all.  It  ranks 
among  the  later  vari- 
eties, requiring  110  days 
from  seed-sowing  to 
ripe  fruit.  It  is  very 
solid  and  smooth  and 
of  A'ery  fine  red  color. 

Superior  in  texture  and 
flavor.  It  is  a heavy  , , + 

producer  and  excellent  shipper.  Recommended  to  tru'  k- 
ers  and  growers  for  canning  factories.  It  has  a very 
strong,  vigorous  Aune,  protecting  the  fruits  from  sunscald. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c;  lb.,  .$2.50,  prepaid. 

Extra  Select  Beauty 

A decided  favorite  for  either  home  market 
or  shipping  purposes,  being  eariy,  hardy,  a 
strong  grower  and  great  yielder; 
fruit  large,  always  smooth,  per- 
fect in  shape  and  excellent  in 
quality.  The  color  is_  glossy 
crimson  purple.  Grows  in  clus- 
ters of  4 to  6 large  fruits,  retaining  its  large 
size  late  in  the  season.  It  is  entirely  free 
from  ribbed  and  elongated  fruit;  very  firm 
fleshed,  has  a tough  skin,  and  but  feAV  seeds. 

It  seldom  rots  or  cracks  after  a rain,  like 
many  of  the  tender-skinned  sorts.  Can  be 
picked  quite  green,  Avill  look  well,  ripen 
nicely  and  keep  perfect  for  a week  after  it 
is  ripe.  Planted  largely  by  market  men  and 
long  distant  shippers  everyAvhere.  Ready 
for  market  in  105  days. 

Because  this  variety  is  so  largely  used  by 
gardeners  we  liave  giAcn  it  a great  deal  of 
attention  in  growing  so  that  the  seed  we 
offer  is  unexcelled.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz,,  35c;  % 
lb.,  ,$1.00;  II),,  S3. 50,  prepaid. 


A 3IOST  DEPENDABLE  SECOND  EARLY  TOMATO. 

One  of  the  old  standard  sorts  and  is  still  in  great  de- 
mand by  canners  and  for  the  home  garden,  on  account  of 

its  desirable  qualities. 
Many  market  gardeners 
also  depend  on  “Match- 
less” for  main  crop. 
Fruit  large,  bright  car- 
dinal red,  solid  and 
meaty,  containing  few 
seeds.  Flavor  excellent 
and  i:s  a splendid  keep- 
er. The  solid,  well- 
shaped fruits  are  pro- 
duced on  strong  vines 
which  incline  to  over- 
bear. Ready  for  mar- 
ket in  110  days.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  65c; 
lb.,  $2.25,  prepaid. 

Crimson  Cushion 

THE  FAMOUS  BEEF- 
STEAK TOMATO.  — A 

great  faA’orite  for  the 
home  garden.  Fruits 
A-ery  large,  nearly  round, 
very  solid  and  excellent 
quality.  The  color  is 
bright  scarlet,  flesh  very 
thick  and  meaty,  with 
but  few  seeds.  The 
plants  are  of  robust 
growth,  producing  fruits 
in  abundance.  A long 
season  bearer.  Similar 
to  Ponderosa,  differing 
hoAveA’er  in  the  color  of 
the  fruits.  Pkt.,  10c;  % 
oz.,  30c;  oz.,  50c;  14  lb„ 
$1.75. 

Plentifui  (The  Potato  Leaved  Sort) 

An  old  Avell  knoAvn  A-ariety  of  the  “potato-leaved”  class. 
Ripens  medium  early  and  produces  fine,  solid  fruits  of 
purple  color.  Plant  is  of  robust  growth  with  heavy  dark 
green  foliage;  A^ery  resistant  to  blight.  Popular  for  home 
use.  Ready  for  market  in  110  days.  Pkt,.  10c;  oz,,  30c; 
>4  ih,,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.50.  prepaid. 


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


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  77 


Cowhorii. 


Purple  Top  Straj>  Leaf. 

THE  BEST  TURNIPS 

CULTURE. — ^Turnips  do  be^it  in  a highly  enriched  sandy  or  light,  loamy  soil.  Commence 
sowing  the  earliest  varieties  in  April,  in  drills  from  12  to  15  inches  apart,  and  thin  out  to  6 or 
8 inches  in  the  row.  For  late  or  main  crop,  sow  in  July  and  August.  One  ounce  will  sow 
125  feet  of  drill.  Two  pounds  per  acre  in  drills,  three  pounds  broadcast. 

For  feeding  stock  in  fall  and  winter  there  is  nothing  superior  to  Turnips  and  Rutabagas,  as 
they  are  much  liked  by  all  kinds  of  stock  and  serve  to  keep  them  in  good!  condition.  Three 
tons  of  turnips  or  Rutabagas  are  worth  as  much  as  one  ton  of  Timothy  hay. 

Purple  Top  White  Globe 

One  of  the  handsomest  and  most  salable  Turnjps.  Desirable  for  either  home  or  market.  Large, 
rapid-growing  sort,  with  globular-shaped  roots,  under  portion  being  white  and  top  bright  pur- 
ple. Flesh  pure  white,  fine  grained  and  of  fine  fiavor.  Sure  cropper  and.  splendid  keeper.  Grown 
extensively  here  in  Michigan  as  well  as  in  most  other  sections,  a heavy  yielder  . Ready  to  use 
in  65  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  ^ lb.,  25c;  lb.,  150,  prepaid.  5 Ibsi.,  $3.00,  not  prepaid. 


Early  Purple  Top  Strap-Leaved 

More  generally  planted  than  any  other  variety.  It  is  ? 
quick  grower,  flesh  is  very  fine  grained  and  sweet  flavored 

In  shape  the  roots  are  broad  and  flat,  of 

medium  size.  Planted  largely  for  table  use 
and  stock  feeding;  it  is  a very  good  keeper. 

May  be  sown  either  broadcast  or  in  drills, 
and  will  form  good  sized  bulbs  in  seven  to 
eight  weeks.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  ^ lb.,  25c; 

Ib.,  65c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $2.50,  net  prepaid. 

Large  White  Globe 

One  of  the  most  productive  kinds,  and  in 
good,  rich  soil  will  produce  enormous  crops. 

Of  perfect  globe  shape;  skin  white  and 
smooth.  Good  for  both  table  and  stock.  Ma- 
tures in  70  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  i/4  lb., 

20c ; lb.,  60e,  prepaid,  5 lbs.,  .$2.25,  not  prepaid. 

Extra  Early  Purple  Top  Milan 

This  splendid  Turnip  is  the  earliest  in  culti- 
vation. The  bulb  is  very  flat,  of  medium  size, 
quite  smooth,  with  a bright  purple  top.  It  is  of  uniform 
growth,  and  in  quality  the  best.  Planted  extensively  for 
first  market  crop  but  is  not  so  well  suited  for  summer 
planting.  Reaches  marketable  size  in  50  days.  Pkt. ,10c; 
oz„  20c;  % lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.60,  prepaid. 

Purple  Top  Yellow  Aberdeen 

A large,  globe-shaped  yellow  turnip  with  purple  top. 
Pine  for  use  in  the  fall  or  early  winter,  but  is  planted 
very  extensively  for  stock  feeding.  A heavy  cropper. 
The  seed  should  be  sown  the  last  of  June  for  fall  use. 
Matures  in  75  to  80  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c ; lb.,  25c; 
Ib.,  65c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.  for  $2.75,  not  prepaid. 


Isbell’s  Snowball  or  Early  Six  Weeks 

A fine  looking,  pure  white  variety  which  matures  quickly. 
The  bulbs  have  a smooth  white  skin  and  are  nearly  round. 

Does  not  grow  large  but  is  one  of  the  best 
to  sow  very  early  in  the'  spring.  It  can  be 
used  before  fully  grown,  is  very  tender  and 
sweet.  One  of  the  finest  turnips  for  table  use 
and  market.  Ready  to  use  in  55  days.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb„  30c;  lb.,  80c,  prepaid. 


T^^ill  protect  your 

crops  against  the  rav- 
ages of  the  destructive 
Root  Maggot,  and  other 
garden  pests,  making 
it  possible  to  grow  fine 
crops  of  Turnips. 


White  Egg 


Yellow  Aberdeen. 


Popular  early  Turnip,  adapted  for  either 
spring  or  fall  sowing.  The  solid  roots  are 
egg-shaped,  perfectly  smooth  and  pure  white. 
The  sweet  firm  flesh  is  always  mild,  rich  and 
fine  flavored.  Attains  good  size,  yields  well 
and  keeps  a long  time  in  best  condition,  is 
planted  much  for  home  use,  market  and  for 
stock  feeding.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  2,5c; 
lb.,  75c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $3.00',  mot  prepaid. 

Extra  Early  White  Milan 

Tops  very  small,  distinctly  strap-leaved.  Bulbs  form 
earliest  of  any  sort.  The  clean  w’hite  turnips  are  smooth, 
flat,  symmetrical  and  handsome  in  appearance.  The 
flesh  is  white,  tender  and  sweet.  Ready  for  market  in 

50  days.  Pkt.,  lOci;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1,60,  prepaid. 

Early  White  Flat  Dutch 

Very  popular  sort  for  table  or  market,  especially  in 
Southern  States;  growls  quickly;  clear  white  skin,  flesh 
juicy,  mild  flavor  and  excellent  quality;  bulbs  of  me- 
dium size,  flat  shape,  good  keeper.  Matures  in  50  to 

55  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  20c;  lb.,  50c,  pre- 
paid. 5 lbs.  for  $2.00,  not  prepaid. 

Ambe  r Globe  or  Large  Yellow 

A good  cropper  and  keeps  in  perfect  co'ndition  until 
spring.  The  turnips  are  globe-shaped,  of  good  size  and 
run  very  uniform,  skin  light  yellow,  flesh  yellow, 
firm  and  sweet.  Highly  esteemed  for  table  use  and 
feeding  to  stock.  Good  main  crop'  sort,  maturing  in 
70  days..  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  ^ Ib,,  25c.;  lb.,  75c,  pre- 
paid. 5 lbs.,  $3.00,  not  prepaid. 

Cow  Horn  or  Long  White 

This  variety  is  a great  field  turnip,  and  is  carrot- 
like in  form,  growing  nearly  half  out  of  the  ground. 
Fine  quality;  good  keeper.  The  flesh  is  fine  grained 
and  w'ell  flavored,  and  for  table  use  is  in  best  condition 
when  the  roots  are  about  two  inches  in  diameter. 
Desirable  for  stock  feeding.  Cowhorn  is  planted  ex- 
tensively for  feed  and  for  green  manuring  purposes, 
here  in  Michigan  and  other  states.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  lOc; 
Vi  lb,,  25c;  lb.,  75c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $3.00,  mot  prepaid. 


78  (Jeneral  List  of  (iardcn  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


TURNIPS  AND  RUTABAGAS 


Rutabaga — Improved  Yellow. 


In  the  northern  part,  of  Michigan  tiirnips  and  rntabaga<»  are  grown  on  a 
large  scale,  they  are  considered  one  of  the  s^ur<‘st  crops  the  farmer  cSm  grow 
as  well  as  a j)rolitable  one,  producing  600  to  1000  bushels  of  ma>rketal>le  roots 
per  acre  on  suitable  ground.  They  are  usually  sown  as  first  crop  on  new  land, 
where  they  grow  surprisingly  well  and  yield  enormotisly,  provided  the  crop 
receives  proper  care. 

'T'-a  Preceding  Page  for 

1 tiniiJJO  I'uU  List  of  Varieties. 

Golden  Ball  or  Orange  Jelly 

is  the  most  distinct  yellow  Turnip  we  know  and  is  grown  extensively 
for  home  consumption  on  account  o)f  itsi  fine  quality.  The  flesh  is  of  a very 
fine  texture,  making  it  one  of  the  best  table  varieties.  Its  beautiful  color  and 
fine  flesh  have  earned  ^or  it  the  synonym  of  “Orange  Jelly.”  The  bulb  is  of 
medium  size,  small  tap-root.  Ready  for  the  table  in  65  to  70  da.ys.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  15c;  Vi  11>*,  40e;  lb,,  ,'t;i.00,  prepaid. 

Shogoin  Mammoth 

The  largest  Turnip  in  cultivation.  This  is  an  introduction  from  Japan  and 
the  Japanese  are  justly  famed  for  their  talent  and  ability  in  cooking,  and  they 
consider  Shogoin  the  best  cooking  turnip  of  all. 

You  Avill  like  its  mild,  .swe<^t  flavor  and  marvel  at  its  splendid  keeping  qual- 
ities. The  roots  reach  an  enoromous  size  and  in  shape  are  a little  flatter  than 
the  globe.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  Vi  11>'»  lb.,  ^2,50. 

Bortfelder  or  Cowhorn 

Similar  to  the  White  Cowhorn,  except  that  flesh  is  of  yellow  color.  Grows 
half  out  of  the  ground,  is  very  hardy  and  a heavy  cropper.  An  excellent  field 

turnip.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  20c;  lb.,  60c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  $2.50,  not  prepaid. 

^ mixture  of  all  varieties  of  garden  turnips,  early  and 
i.TXI.A.C7U.  i UX  latg  sorts,  both  white  and  yellow  fleshed.  Just  what  peo- 

ple want  for  the  home  garden.  One  sowing  will  supply  turnips  for  summer  and 
winter  use.  Pkt.,  5e;  oz.,  lOe;  Vi  !!>•>  20c;  lb.,  60e,  prepaid. 


Rutabagas  or  Swedes 


ISBKLI.S  T^IPKOVED  PURPLE-TOP  YELLOW.— The 

best  Aariety  of  Swedish  Turnip  in  cultivation;  hardy  and 
productive;  flesh  yellow  and  well  flavo'-ed;  shape  slightly 
oblong:  color  deep  purple  above  and  bright  yellow  under 
the  ground.  A great  cropper  and  splendid  keeper.  The 
best  Rntal)aga  for  table-  use  and  market.  Ready  for  mar- 
ket in  ,‘^0  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb,,  35c;  lb,,  $1.00, 
prepaid,  5 ll)s.,  $5.00,  not  prepaid. 

SWEET  RUSSIAX  or  AVHITE  SWEDE.— An  excellent 
kind,  either  foi-  table  or  stock.  Large,  globe-shaped. 
Fle.sh  white.  Ready  for  market  in  90  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
10c;  V-i  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  80c,  prepaid. 


MONARCH  or  TANKARD. — Said  to  yield  more  than  any 
-)ther  sort.  Large  tankard-shaped  roots.  Flesh  rich  yel- 
low, very  solid  and  fine  grained.  Grown  principally  for 
.stock  feed,  but  quality  is  fine  for  table  use.  Ready  for 
market  in  90  days.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz...  10c;  V4  lb.,  25c;  lb., 
75c,  prepaid.  5 lbs.,  .S3. 00,  not  prepaid. 

RANGHOLM. — An  excellent  variety  both  in  shape  and 
quality.  Roots  are  large,  slightly  oblong,  with  small  neck, 
few  or  no  side  roots  and  yield  well.  Skin  is  yellow  with 
purple  top,  flesh  yellow,  sweet  and  solid.  A splendid 
keeper.  Best  quality  Banish  grown  seed.  Ready  for 
market  in  8 5 days.  Price  same  as  preceding  sort. 


FOR 

SEASONING 


HERBS 


FOR 

FLAVORING 


l"or  flavoring  soni)s,  meats,  et«'..  a few  pot  and  sweet  herbs  are  necessary  for  every  garden.  Cnltni-al  directions 
on  every  packet.  Varieties  preceded  by  a ( '■)  are  i>erennials. 


‘•'FENNEL,  SWEET. — The  leaves  boiled  a, re  used  in 
fish  sauces;  also  used  for  garnishing',  Seeds  used  for 
flavoring  and  medicinally.  Pkt.,  10c; Oz,.  20c;  V4  lb.,  60e. 

*LA  VENDER. — Chiefly  groAvn  for  its  flowers,  which 
are  used  in  the  manufacture  of  perfumery.  Frequently 
planted  for  edging  or  border  in  the  flower  garden.  Pkt., 
lOe;  oz.,  30e;  % lb.,  $1.00. 

MAKJORA3I  SWEET. — Leaves  and  ends  of  the  shoots 
are  used  for  flavoring,  both  green  and  dried.  Pkt.,  10c; 
(.z.,  10c;  Vr  lb.,  $1.25. 

‘■‘RD8EMARY. — I-eaves  are  used  for  seasoning.  Pkt., 

10c;  V^  oz.,  35c ; oz,,  60c. 

SAFFRON. — Used  in  coloring-  certain  dishes,  also  for 
flavoring.  Pkt.,  lOe;  oz.,  2oe ; Vi  !•*.,  75e. 

S.\GE. — T^eaves  anfl  lops 
are  used  foi'  seasoning  and 
stuffing,  also  for 
medicinal  pur'-i 
poses.  Pkt.,  lOc; 
oz.,  50c;  V4  Ih  , 

SI. 50,  postpaid. 

■ SORRELL.— Js 
boiled  and  served 
like  Spinach,  also 
delicious  for 
soups.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  20c;  V4  lb., 

.50c. 

SU3'I3IER  SA- 
VORYV — Leaves 
a n d y o u n g 
shoots  are  used 
for  flavoring,  es- 
pecially  for 
boiled  string 
beans.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  25c;  lb., 

75c. 

THYME.— Used 
for  seasoning;  a 
tea  is  also  mado 
for  nervous 
headache.  Pkt., 

10c;  y,  oz.,  35c; 
f>z.,  50c. 


ANISE. — The  seed  is  used  for  medicinal  purposes  as 
an  aromatic  and  in  baking.  The  leaves  are  used  for 
flavoring,  garnishing  and  cordials.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz,,  20c; 
14  lb.,  60c. 

B.YL31. — Leaves  are  used  for  making  Balm  tea_  and 
Avine,  also  for  seasoning  and  in  manufacture  of  perfume. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  Vi  lb.,  $1.00. 

BASIL,  Sweet. — The  aromatic  leaves  are  Aised  for  flavor- 
ing soups,  stews,  sauces,  etc.  Pkt,,  lOci;  oz.,  25c;  V4  !!>•» 
75c. 

BORAGE. — Leaves  used  in  salads  and  for  garnishing. 
Flowers  excellent  for  bees,  alteo  used,  in  cool  drinks.  Pkt., 

10c;  oz.,  25c;  V4  lb..  75c. 

CARAWAY. — Seed  is  used  for  flavoring  rye  bread,  etc., 
find  in  the  making  of  cheese,  also  in  flavoring  sauces. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz,,  1.5c;  V,  lb..  .50c. 

CHERt  lL. — U'.sed  in  salads  and  for  garnishing.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  20c;  V4  !h.,  60c. 


CHIVEiS'.—  T.eaves 
used  fnr  seasoning 
soups,  steAvs,  salads, 
cottage  cheese,  etc. 
Pkt.,  lOc;  oz.,  35c; 
oz.,  50c. 


CORIANDER.  — 

The  seed  is  used  for 
flavoring  in  baking, 
in  making  candy  and 
for  culinary  pur- 
poses. I’kt.,  .5«‘;  oz., 
15c;  Vi  lb*,  45c. 

IV  I L L. — Leaves 
and  seed  heads  are 
used  in  making 
Dill  Pickles  and  for 
flavoring  soups  and 
Pkt.,  5c ; 
; % lb.,  40c; 
lb.,  $1.00. 


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


Vegetable  Plants  and  Roots  79 


STRONG  Isbell’s  Vegetable  Plants  HARDY 


Tomato  Plant. 

lanted — Ready  . April  15th. 
■Blanching^,  and  WTiite  Plume 
stpaid.  $10.00  per  1,000,  not 


WITT  HELP  Toil  TO  EARLY  MARKET  PRICES — THEY  ARE 
GROWN  EIGHT  FROM  SELECTED  SEED. 

You  will  have  plants  maturing  early,  and  few  disappointments 
from  plants  dying  on  being  set  out,  or  nipped  by  frost.  The 
treatment  they  receive  at  our  greenhouses  so  hardens  the  plants 
that  they  will  stand  cold.  Experience  has  taught  us  juSt  how 
to  transplant  to  develop  the  big  bunches  of  fibrous  roots. 

Many  customers  have  inquired  for  vegetable  plants  of  our 
own  raising  and  grown  from  our  own  particular  strains  of  seed. 
We  have  decided  to  list  the  most  sought  for  varieties.  As  the 
supply  will  he  limited,  only  eaxly  orders  can  be  taken  care  of. 

Shipments  will  he  made  o^n  orders  as  soon  as  the  plants  ai’e 
ready.  Dates  given  are  approximately  right.  Prices  on  dozen 
and  hundred  lots  include  carrying  charges,  either  by  parcel  post 
or  express.  Prices  on  1,00<)  lots  do  not  include  transportation 
charges.  We  supply  transplanted  stock  (not  seedlings)  at 
prices  quoted.  No  orders  filled  for  less  than  1 dozen  plants  of  a 
variety.  Please  do  not  ask  it, 

TOMATOES. — Early  and  Medium  Sorts — Ready  May  10th; 
Late  kinds.  May  20th. 

Alpha  Pink,  Earlibell,  and  Michigan  Red  Wonder;  Doz., 

IfiO  for  $2.00,  postpaid.  $10.50  per  1,000,  not  prepaid. 

Isbell’s  Colossal  and  Yellow  Colossal:  Doz.,  50ci;  100  for  $2.50, 
postpaid.  ,$20.00  per  1,000,  not  prepaid. 

Chalk’s  Jewel,  E'arliana,  Red  Rock,  Stone,  Beauty,  Ponderosa, 
Dwarf  Champion  and  Yellow  Pear;  Doz.,  35c;  100  for  $1.75, 
postpaid.  $15.00  per  1,000,  not  prepaid. 


CABBAGE. — Early  Varieties — Ready  about  April  10th: 
Jersey  Wakefield,  All  Head  Early,  Copenhagen  Market. 
Price,  doz.,  30c;  100  for  $1.50,  postpaid.  $12.00  per  1,000, 
not  prepaid.  Isbell’s  Superb.  Doz.,  40c;  100  for  $1.75, 
postpaid.  $14.00  per  1,000,  not  prepaid. 

Late  Vai-ieties — Ready  May  15th  to  July  15th;  Jackson 
Winter,  Danish  Ball  Head,  Premium  Flat  Dutch.  Doz., 
2i5c;  100  for  $1.35,  postpaid.  $8.00  per  1,000,  not  prepaid. 

RED  CABBAGE. — Danish  Stonehead.  Doz.,  35o;  100 
for  $2.00,  postpaid. 

SAVOY  CABBAGE. — American  Drumhead.  Doz.,  35c; 
100  for  $2.00,  postpaid. 

CAUIilFLOWER. — ^Early  Transplanted — Ready  April 
15th.  Isbell’s  Snowball  and  Dry  Weather.  Doz.,  35c; 
100  for  $2.00,  postpaid.  $17.50  per  1,000,  not  prepaid. 


CELERY. — ^Early  Transp 

Golden  Self-Blanching,  Easy 
Doz.,  30c;  100  for  $1.75,  r 
prepaid. 

EGG  PLANT. — ^Ready  May  15th.  New  York  Improved. 
Doz.,  40e;  100  for  $2.50,  postpaid. 

PEPPERS. — Ready  May  10  th.  Chinese  Giant,  Ruby 
King,  Pimiento,  Sweet  Mountain,  Long  Red  Cayenne, 
Giant  Long  Red.  Doz.,  40c;  100  for  $2.25,  postpaid. 

Write  for  prices  in  quantity. 

SAGE  PLANTS. — The  leaves  are  used  for  seasoning,  3 
for  50ci;  doz.,  .$1.50,  prepaid. 

See  page  136  for  prices  on  Flower  Plants. 


ASPARAGUS 

CHIVES 


Vegetable  Roots  RHUBARB 


Asparagus  Roots 

A bed  of  Asparagus  in  the  garden  properly  attended  to, 
will  for  many  years  furnish  an  abundance  of  the  finest 
vegetable  in  the  early  spring.  An  Asparagus  bed  is  a 
permanent  investment  and  every  garden  should  have  one. 
Plant  about  8 to  10  inches  apart  in  the  row,  and  the  rows 
3 to  3%  feet  apart.  Plant  deep  enough  to  permit  the 
erowns  to  be  covered  about  3 to  4 inches,  with  rich, 
mellow  soil.  The  roots  may  be  planted  either  in  the 
spring  or  fall.  'fwo  year  old  plants  give  best  results. 
We  have  a.  very  fine  stock  of  strong  field-grown  roots. 

For  full  description  of  varieties  see  page  14. 

Prices  on  all  varieties,  except  Nelw  Washington,  as 
foUows:  Strong,  selected  two-year-old  roots,  25  for  66c; 
100  for  $1.75;  5()0  for  $7.00,  not  prepaid. 

By  mail,  postpaid:  12  for  50c;  25  for  85c;  100  for  $2.25. 

NEW  WASHINGTON.— The  New  Giant 
Rust-Proof  Variety.  Two-year-old  roots, 
by  mail,  postpaid:  12  for  65c;  25  for  $1,00; 
100  for  $3.50.  One  year  roots,  12  for  50c ; 
100  for  .$2.50,  postpaid. 

Horse  Radish 

Horse  Radish  is  easily  grown  from  sets 
— small  lengths  of  roots.  These  sets,  if 
planted  ini  the  spring  in  good,  rioh  soil, 
will  form  large  roots  by  fall.  The  sets 
should  be  planted  with  the  small  end 
down  and  the  upper  portion  2 inches 
below  the  surface.  Plant  in  rOws  2 or 
3 feet  apart  and  set  roots  12  to  15  inches 
apart  in  the  rows.  Horse  Radish  will 
do  well  in  almost  any  soil,  yields  a 
heavy  marketable  crop  and  can  always 
be  sold  to  advantage. 

“MALINER  KEEN.” — This  new  varie- 
ty from  Bohemia  is  by  far  the  best.  It 
is  larger,  earlier  and  whiter  than  the 
common  kind,  Ready  to  use  in  125  days. 
Prices,  iwstpaid:  Choice  sets,  doz.,  50c; 
50  roots.  .$1.50;  100  roots,  $2.50.  Not  pre- 
paid: 100  roots,  ,$2.00;  1,000  roots,  $14.50. 

COMMON  VARIETY. — Very  choice  sets 
grown  right.  Prices,  postpaid:  40c  per 
doz.  roots;  $1.60  per  100.  Not  prepaid; 
$1.40  per  100;  $12.00  per  1,000. 


Asparagus 


Roots 


Rhubarb  or  Pie  Plant 


Rhubarb  is  considered  a necessity  in  the  home  garden, 
furnishing  very  early  in  the  spring,  juicy  stalks  for  the 
favorite  rhubarb  pie,  for  sauce,  for  canning  for  winter 
use,  for  wine-making,  etc.  The  richer  the'  soil  the 
larger  and  juicier  the  stalks  will  be.  Plant  the  roots 
3 to  4 feet  apart  each  way;  they  may  be  set  out  either 
in  the  spring  or  fall.  A bed  of  Rhubarb,  or  at  least  a 
few  clumps,  should  be  in  every  garden — it  is  a permanent 
investment  for  little  cost. 

GIANT  VICTORIA  RHUBARB  ROOTS.— The  best  va- 
riety. Excellent  quality  and  large  stalks. 

Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid:  20c  each;  3 for  50c;  12  roots 
for  $1.75.  Not  prepaid,  12  roots  for  $1.50;  50  roots  for 
$4.50. 

Some  prefer  undivided  clumps.  We-  offer  these  showing 
8 to  12  eyes,  at  75c  per  climip,  not  prepaid,  by  freight  or 
express  only. 


Chives  ■»  Schnittlauch 


An  onion-like  plant,  which  by  some  is  highly  esteemed 
for  use  as  a salad,  and  tue  green  stems  afford  a very 
pleasant  onion  flavor  for  soups.  The  plant  also  makes 
an  excellent  or- 
namental gardeni 
bed  edging, 
which  may  fre- 
quently he'  cut, 
a new  growth  of 
leaves  appearing 
soon  after  each 
cutting.  The  seed 
may  be  sown  in, 
rows  in  the  gar- 
den or  in  boxes 
and  transplanted. 

After  2 or  3 
years  the  plants 
may  be  taken 
up,  divided  and 
reset.  Chives 
Plants,  per 
clump,  25c,  pre- 
paid. Rhubarb  or  Pie  Plant. 


80  Farm  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Seeds  That  Increase  Farm  Profits 


All  our  Farm  Seeds  are  Sold  under  the  provisions  of  the  Michigan  Seed  Law.  You  can  depend 
upon  receiving  the  Best  Quality  Seeds  from  IsbelFs. 

niPORTANT. — We  thoroughly  test  all  our  seeds  and  nothing  is  sent  out  which  we  do  not  believe  to  be  good  in  every 
respect.  When  it  is  considered  how  many  are  the  contingencies  on  which  the  success  of  any  crop  depends,  such  as 
sowing  too  deep,  or  too  shallow,  too  wet  or  too  dry  soil,  unfavorable  weather,  insects,  etc.,  our  customers  will  readily 


see  that  it  would  be  sheer  folly  for  anyone  to  warrant  seed 
cise  great  care  to  have  all  seeds  pure  and  reliable  and  true 
as  to  description,  quality,  productiveness  or  any  other  mattei 
in  any  way  be  responsible  for  the  crop,  and  will  not  assume 

Northern-Grown  Selected  Stocks 

We  believe  that  few  seedsmen  give  as  close  attention  as 
we  do  to  the  quality  of  the  Farm  Seeds  they  handle. 
Realizing  that  so  much  depends  upon  the  seed  the  farmer 
plants,  we  aim  to  furnish  THE  BEST  EARAI  SEEDS 
THAT  CAN  BE  PRODUCED.  $25,000.00  was  spent  by  us 
in  1918  on  new  cleaning  equipment,  etc.,  so  that  our  cus- 
tomers have  the  benefit  of  everything  for  seed  improve- 
ment, 

OUR  GUARANTEE.  Every  bag  of  Bell  Brand  Seed  is 
sold  under  this  guarantee.  When  your  goods  reach  you 
and  an.>  stock  is  not  up  to  your  expectations,  we  give  you 
the  privilege  of  shipping  it  back  to  us.  We  will  refund 
your  iimney  and  cost  of  transportation  both  ways.  Keep 
them  a week  for  test  if  you  wish.  Any  bank  in  Jackson 
will  attest  to  our  reliability.  We  have  been  here  43  years. 

If  you  have  not  used  Isbell’s  Seeds  before  do  not  wait 
until  next  year  or  until  your  neighbor  tells  you  about  the 
big  crops  be  raised  from  our  seeds.  Buy  Isbell’s  Seeds 
this  year  and  know  for  youi'self  what  quality  seeds  are. 


to  produce  a perfect  crop,  and  therefore,  “while  we  exer- 
to  name,  we  do  not  give  any  warranty,  express  or  implied, 
’ of  any  seeds,  bulbs,  or  plants  we  send  out,  and  we  will  not 
any  responsibility  further  than  the  amount  of  the  order.’’ 

S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO. 

Prices  on  Farm  Seeds 

Prices  quoted  here  are  good  when  the  catalog  goes  to 
press.  As  farm  seed  values  change  with  the  market  dur- 
ing the  season,  we  issue  a weekly  CURRENT  PRICE  LIST 
or  FARM  SEEDS  which  wall  give  you  the  benefit  of  the 
best  quotations  at  all  times.  Ask  for  this  list — we  mail  It 
free  of  charge  to  prospective  buyers. 

Ask  for  samples  of  such  Farm  Seeds  as  you  wish  toi 
purchase;  we  will  gladly  mail  them  to  you  free  of  charge. 

Not  only  do  w'e  quote  low^est  possible  prices  for  Quality 
Seeds,  but  w'e  also  furnish  shipping  bags  free.  W’e  use 
good,  strong  bags  wliich  insure  your  seed  reaching  you  in 
first-class  shape. 

By  growing  our  farm  seeds  in  the  northern  part  of 
Michigan  we  get  stocks  which  are  more  hardy  and  vigor- 
ous and  which  will  produce  larger  crops  and  ripen  earlier 
than  will  seeds  grown  in  other  states.  On  account  of  be- 
ing surrounded  by  the  Great  Lakes,  the  Michigan  climate 
is  especially  adapted  to  growing  the  BEST  SEEDS  THAT 
CAN  BE  PRODUCED. 


Wolverine  Oats 

IN  TESTS  FROM  1914  TO  1919  IN  THE  PLATS  AT  MICHIGAN 
EXPERIMENT  STATION,  WOIAERINE  OATS  OUTYIELDED 
EVERY  OTHER  VARIETY. 

WOLVERINE  OATS  seed  .stock  we  are  offering  you  came  from  a 
13-acre  field  in  wdiich  hardly  a plant  had  lodged.  The  field  yielded 
6-5  bushels  per  acre  and  we  know  of  cases  where  the  yield  has  been 
over  90  bushels  per  acre.  Our  crop  was  inspected  -and  certified  to  be 
pure  pedigreed  stock  by  the  Michigan  Crop  Dnprovement  Association. 

WOLVERINE  OATS  were  reported  by  ninety-five  out  of  every 
hundred  farmers  who  tried  them,  the  be.st  variety  in  all  ways  that 
they  ever  had.  On  lighter  soils  the  superiority  was  especially  notice- 
able. A measured  bushel  of  re-cleaned  Wolverine  Oats  w'eighed  49 
pounds  exactly. 

WOLVERINE  OATS  have  the  following  characteristics  as  to  habit 
and  grow'th:  Grow  very  vigorously,  jumping  ahead  of  other  varietiejs 
in  eany  stages,  of  growdh.  They  mature  quite  early,  four  or  five 
days  earlier  than  Wortny  or  College  Success.  The  head  is  full  and 
loose  with  seed  heads  evenly  distributed  around  the  stem.  The  straw 
is  of  a medium  height  and  stands  stiff  as  a poker.  The  berries  are 
large  and  plump.  Color  is  pure  white. 

WOLVERINE  OATS  undoubtedly  will  be  grown  more  than  any 
other  variety  in  this  section  of  the  country  within  a few  years,  so 
why  not  start  now  on  this  variety  with  pedigreed  stock. 

GROW^  WOLVERINE 
OATS  this  year  and  you 
will  be  sure  of  getting 
top-notch  market  price 
and  above  for  your  crop. 
They  are  the  prettiest 
looking  oats  you  ever 
saw. 

Price:  Pk.,  60c.  not 

prepaid.  Add  postage  at 
zone  rate.  Larger  quan- 
tities quoted  in  Isbell’s 
Current  Farm  Seed  List. 


MR.  WALTER  GRAY, 
Morgan,  Michigan,  says: 
“I  have  just  threshed  my 
Wolverine  Oats.  I got 
seed  of  you  to  soiv  6 acres 
from  zi'hich  I threshed  470 
Offices  and  Garden  Seed  Department  bushels.” 


Wolverine  Oats. 


Farm  Seeds  81 


IsbelFs  Great  Wasa  Oats. 

j A New  Oat  Making^  Double  the  Yield  of  Any  Other  Oat  Grown  in  the  Same  Section  the  Past  Year. 

A white  Oat  that  has  been  attracting  such  favorable . attention  in  Sweden,  a country  famed  for  its  wonderful 
Oats,  that  w'e  imported  seed  stock  at  considerable  expense  and  put  in  a field  this  past  year  for  seed  purposes.  The 
Great  Wasa  showed  its  superiority  on  our  field,  giving  a yield  double  that  of  any  other  Oat  in  this  section. 

Not  only  has  it  proved  to  be  the  highest  yielder  of  any  other  white  Oat,  but  the  grain  is  of  the  highest  quality 
and  is  in  much  demand  by  oatmeal  manufacturers.  This  Oat  will  thrive  well  on  poor  land  as  well  as  good  oat 
land.  It  makes  wonderful  yields  on  light,  sandy  soil  when  well  prepared.  It  matures  medium  early;  the  straw  is 
medium  height  and  very  strong.  The  panicle  is  short  and  quite  small,  with  very  stiff  branches.  The  spikelets 
tend  to  be  three-flowered  and  the  grains  are  firmly  set  and  do  not  fall  off.  The  grain  is  short,  plump,  thin-skinned 
and  pearly  white,  j 

Its  very  valuable  characteristic  of  enormous  yielding  power  and  very  stiff  straw  which  prevents  loss  by  lodging 
should  find  a place  for  the  Great  Wasa  on  every  farm.  Not  easily  susceptible  to  smut  and  the  grain  is  white  and 
clean  and  heavy  as  drops  of  lead.  You  will  find  it  easy  to  sell  a crop  of  Great  Wasa  at  a price  above  the  market. 

The  seed  we  are  offering  is  the  genuine  Wasa  only  one  year  removed  from  the  original  stock  grown  in  Sweden. 
We  imported  our  seed  stock  last  year  especially  to  introduce  an  extra  high  yielding  Oat,  and  are  offering  the 
I seed  produced  from  this  crop  at  a price  much  lower  than  we  paid  for  the  original  stock.  We  hope  to  see  every 
one  of  our  customers  who  are  going  to  sow  Oats  try  the  Great  Wasa  this  year  and  prove  for  themselves  that  their 
average  yield  can  be  doubled. 

Price,  not  prepaid,  pk.,  75c,  Add  postage  at  zone  rate.  Larger  quantities  quoted  in  Current  Price  List,  free  on 
request, 


FOR  FERTILE 
SOILS 


Isbell’s  Worthy  Oats 


MICHIGAN 

GROWN 


A Splendid  Heavy  Yielding  Variety — Recommended  as 
being  especially  adapted  to  Michigan  Conditions.  Es- 
pecially adapted  for  rich,  moist,  fertile  soils,  where  a 
stiff  strawed  variety  is  needed. 

The  Worthy  Oats  is  a pedigreed  variety  of  mediurn  type, 
so  far  as  size  of  berry,  manner  Of  growth  and  time  of 
ripening  is  concerned.  It  is  a heavy  yielding,  stiff  strawed 
variety,  which  has  proven  in  many  comparative  tests,  to 


be  best  suited  to  conditions  of  soil  and  climate  in  our 
.state.  The  heads  are  large,  of  the  branching  type,  well 
loaded  with  good  sized  grains  of  white  color.  It  is  very 
heavy  yielding,  making  a six  year  average  record  at  the 
M.  A.  C.  Farm  of  over  60  bushels  per  acre. 

Seed  Oats  should  be  changed  frequently  to  obtain  the 
best  results  and  heaviest  yields.  At  the  present  high 
level  of  values  for  all  grains,  you  cannot  afford  to  plant 
the  mongrel,  mixed  or  unknown  varieties  of  the  neighborhood. 
The  progressive  farmer  procures  the  newer,  thoroughbred  va- 
rieties of  known  high  yielding  qualities  and  by  his  foresight 
increases  the  yield  of  his  fields  considerably.  Incidentally  he 
receives  the  highest  market  price  for  his  larger  crops. 

Price  of  Worthy  Oats,  not  prepaid:  Peck,  50c;  add  postage 
at  zone  rate.  Larger  quantities  quoted  in  Isbell’s  Current  Farm 
Seed  Price  List,  free  on  request.  Bags  free. 


Isbell’s  Johnson  Oats 


Isbell’s 

Great 

AVasa 

Oat. 

The 

Greatest 

Yielding 

Oat 

Grown, 


Adapted  to  all  soils  and  climates — very  productive,  thin  hull 
— heavy  grain,  stiff  straw. 

Johnson  Oats  originated  here  in  Michigan,  and  we  have 
many  testimonials  attesting  their  value.  The  heads  are  large 
and  branching  and  loaded  with  big,  plump,  thin-hulled  and 
bright  grain. 


Its  roots  run  deep  into  the  soil,  thus  supplying  the  plant  with 
moisture  and  food  even  in  a dry  season;.  It  stools  surprisingly, 
so  that  one  peck  less  should  be  sown  per  acre.  It  is  plump 
and  heavy,  often  weighing  36  to  40  lbs.  to  the  bushel.  The 
straw  is  very  stiff  and  of  medium  height,  holding  up  its  large, 
well-filled  heads  on  the  richest  ground  when  other  varieties 
lie  flat.  “The  Johnson”  are  not  side  oats,  but  have  a full, 
spreading  head. 

Pi’ices,  not  prepaid:  Peek,  45c;  add  postage  at  zone  rate. 
Larger  quantities  quoted  in  Isbell’s  Current  Farm  Seed  List, 
free  on  request.  Bags  free. 


All  Modern  Equipment 

Promptness  and  accuracy  in  filling 
orders  is  our  hobby.  Throughout  our 
ware-houses  and  elevators  we  have 
installed  the  most  modern  equipment 
to  facilitate  the  handling  of  seeds.  To- 
ledo Springless  Scales  is  one  feature 
of  this  equipment.  When  you  send  to 
Isbell’s  for  a bushel  of  seed  you  are 
sure  of  getting  the  highest  quality  and 
full  weight. 


“I  can  say  that  after  using  your  seed 
for  10  or  II  years  that  the  old  reliable 
firm  of  Isbell’s  is  the  place  to  buy.” — 
THOS.  E.  ROGERS,  Senecaville,  Ohio. 


82  Farm  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Improved  Swedish  Select  Oats 

Also  Known  as  Res^enerated  Swedish  Select  Oats. 

This  wonderful  strain  of  oats  was  first  offered  to  American  growers  in  1908,  and  it  proved  to  be  so  valuable  that 
there  is  hardly  a farmer  anywhere  today  who  does  not  know  about  it.  One  reason  for  its  enormous  yields  is  its 
“three  kernel  feature.”  It  has  been  bred  and  selected  to  produce  three  kernels  to  the  pod.  The  grain  is  short  and' 
plump  and  very  heavy,  of  clear  white  color.  The  stock  we  offer  is  puie  and  clean,  entirely  free  from  any  weed 
seed.  They  are  also  acclimated  to  American  conditions  of  soil  and  climate,  and  for  this  reason  give  the  best 
results.  At  an  extra  cost  of  but  a few  cents  per  acre  you  can  increase  your  yields  2.j  to  50  per  cent  just  as  well 
as  not,  by  using  our  seed. 

In  a test  of  seven  different  Oats  in  Orleans  County,  Vermont,  Isbell’s  Swedish  Select  ranked  third  in  value.  Is- 
bell’s College  Wonder  was  first. 

Price,  not  prepaid:  Peek,  45c.  Rarger  quantities  quoted  in  TshclI’s  Current  Farm  Seed  List.  Bags  free. 


Bumper  Crop  Oats 

ANOTHFR  HEAVY  YIERDER 

Bumper  Crop  is  a marvelous  yielder 
of  heavy,  plump,  white  grain.  It  pro- 
duces the  largest  and  best  yields  on 
heavier  soils  but  its  remarkable  feature 
it  that  it  also  stands  up  well  on  rich 
and  well  manured  ground  on  account  of 
its  strong  and  stiff  straw. 

Bumper  Crop  is  strictly  an  American 
product,  having  been  originated  in  New 
York  State,  and  throu.gh  years  of  care- 
I'til  breeding  it  has  become  so  thoroughly 
acclimated  and  hardy  that  it  is  almost 
entirely  , resistant  to  blight  and  rust. 
The  introducer  of  Bumper  Crop  reports 
752  bushels  from  an' eight  acre  field,  or 
94  bushels  per  acre.  One  small  plot, 
put  in  especially  for  seed  stock,  produced 
a yield  of  125  bushels  per  acre. 

Bumper  Crop  Oats  actually  produce 
bumper  crops  of  nice  hea\y  grain,  heavy 
as  lead,  generally  Aveighing  from  40  to 
45  pounds  per  bushel.  The  supply  is 
very  limited  this  year,  so  buy  early. 

Price:  Peck,  50c,  not  prepaid.  If 

wanted  by  mail,  add  postage  at  zone 
rate.  Prices  on  larger  quantities  in 
Current  Faim  Seed  List,  free  on  request. 

“L  enclose  Jierezvith  a report  of  several 
oat  variety  tests  conducted  in  Orleans 
County  by  our  organisation  this  year.  I am 
sure  you  zvill  be  int  crested  to  note  the 
standing  of  College  IConder  and  Swedish 
Select,  the  seed  of  these  z'orieties  being 
obtained  from  your  Company  last  Spring. 
During  the  growing  season  College  Wonder 
attracted  much  attention  from  passersby , 
its  standing  being  very  good  and  unusually 
uniform. 

“With  the  results  of  these  tests  at  hand 
zve  are  looking  for  reliable  sources  of  seed 
of  the  Z'orieties  College  Wonder  and  Swed- 
ish Select  for  next  Spring’s  sowing.  Will 
you  kindly  quote  your  very  best  prices  on 
these?” — W.  T.  ABELL,  County  Agricul- 
tural Agent,  Newport,  Vt. 

The  report  mentioned  above  showed 
College  Wonder  leading  the  list  of  seven 
different  Oats  with  an  average  yield  of 
41.47  bushels  of  grain  per  acre  and  2.59 
tons  of  straw  per  acre, 

Isbell’s  SAvedish  Seiect  was  third,  aA-er- 
age  yield  of  grain  per  acre  29.58  bushels, 
of  straAV  2.2  tons.  Total  average  value, 
$50.78  per  acre. 


College  Wonder  Oats 

CERTIFIED  STOCK.  A LARGER 
YIELDER  'IHAN  AVOLVERINE  ON  THE 
HEAVIER  SOILS.  HAS  BEEN  TESTED 
FNDER  VARYING  CONDITIONS  THE 
PAST  THREE  YEARS. 

Our  seed  stock  which  Ave  offer  won 
first  prize  at  the  .Michigan  State  Fair 
and  the  Saginaw  County  Fair  in  1919. 

College  Wonder  Avas  released  from  the 
Michigan  Agricultural  Experiment  Sta- 
tion for  testing  in  different  parts  of  the 
state  in  1916.  Since  that  time  it  has  been 
groAvn  on  practically  all  types  of  soils 
in  various  sections  so  that  Ave  knoAV  just 
hoAv  it  will  perform.  The  yield  for  1919 
was  a fraction  of  a bus'hel  greater  than 
Wolverine — Avhich  variety  it  resembles 
more  than  any  other. 

Best  for  those  aaTio  Avant  an  oat  ma- 
turing a little  later,  as  College  Wonder 
is  ready  to  cut  just  about  a Aveek  later. 

You  who  have  the  heaAuer  types  of 
soil  will  find  College  Wonder  the  best 
variety  you  can  plant. 

There  has  been  some  discussion  of  late 
as  to  the  advisability  of  groAving  oats 
in  Michigan  and  like  states.  It  is  proven 
conclusively  that  Oats  are  and  always 
Avill  be  a valuable  crop.  The  secret  lies 
in  selecting  your  seed.  Don’t  plant  “just 
oats.’’  Plant  selected  grade  stocks  of 
the  better  A'arieties  and  you  will  find  thai 
Oat  growing  pays  well. 

You  cannot  go  wrong  on  seed  purchased 
from  S M.  Isbell  & Co.  We  are  offering 
the  best  varieties  and  the  seed  you  get 
represents  the  cream  of  the  crop.  Try 
College  Wonder  on  your  farm  this  year. 
Our  seed  stock  has  been  inspected  and 
certified  by  the  Michigan  Crop  Improve- 
ment Association. 

Price,  not  prepaid:  Peck,  I'Sc;  add 
postage  at  zone  rate.  Larger  quantities 
quoted  in  Isbell’s  Current  Price  List, 
free  on  request.  Bags  free. 


FIVE  ESSENTIALS  ALWAYS  FOUND 
rN_  ISBELL’js  FIELD,  GARDEN,  AND 
FLOWER  SEEDS? 

1.  Purity.  4.  Hardiness. 

2.  Iligli  Germination.  5.  Productiveness. 

8.  .Trueness  to  Tj'pe. 


College  IVonder  Oats. 


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


Farm  Seeds  83 


IsbelPs  Pedigreed 


Meeting  with  Great  Favor  in  the  North. 

BARLEY  Northern 


- Grown 


l>r  FFFniNfl  VAIAIF  BARLEY  EQUALS  CORN— IS  SUPERIOR  TO  OATS  FOR  FATTENING— AVHEN  FEB 
HENS  IN  WINTER  BARLEY  GREATLY  INCREASES  EGG  PRODUCTION. 


Wisconsin  Pedigree 

THE  SWEEPSTAKES  BARLEY  OF  THE  WORLD. 

This  is  the  Barley  that  won  First,  Second,  Third  and 
Fourth  Prizes  in  the  “Open  to  the  World”  Contest  at 
Omaha,  besides  a number  of  special  prizes.  It  was  also 
awarded  First,  the  only  prize  offered  in  “Barley  in  Sheaf. 
Open  to  the  AVorld.” 

Wiseionsin  Pedigree  Barley  is  a F 

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, 
starting  with  a single  perfect 
stalk.  In  yield  it  averages  15  to  20 
bushels  more  than  other  sorts,  and 
the  quality  is  unequalled.  The 
long,  large  heads  are  completely 
filled  out.  The  color  is  brighter 
and  whiter  than  other  barley  now 
on  the  market.  Another  important 
matter  is  that  the  kernels  are 
uniform  in  size,  plumpness,  color, 
etc.,  and  nearly  always  overruns 
in  weight.  It  stands  up  better 
than  any  other.  Price;  3 lbs., 

65c',  postpaid. 

Oderbrucker  (Wisconsin  No. 55) 

This  great  barley  was  developed  by  Professor 
Moore  of  the  Wisconsin  Agricultural  College.  He 
says  its  protein  contents  are  nearly  15  per  cent, 
or  just  about  twice  as  much  as  any  other  sort  ■ 
hence  its  wonderful  feeding  value.  Oderbrucker 
is  a soft-strawed,  heavy -yielding,  six-rowed, 
bearded  variety.  It  is  about  the  same  as  Man- 
shury  in  season,  manner  of  growth  and  general 
appearance.  Price:  3 lbs.,  60c,  postpaid. 

Silver  King 

HAS  THE  LARGEST  HEAD  OF  ANY  BARLEY. 

Silver  King  is  a marvel  of  productiveness,  a, 
variety  of  truly  exceptional  merit.  It  is  very 
early  and  of  very  vigorous  growth;  the  straw  is 
strong  and  stiff,  and  very  seldom  does  a field  ot 
this  barley  lodge.  The  heads  are  the  longest  of 
any  six-rowed  sort,  and  are  well  filled  with  very 
plump,  heavy  grain  of  fine  color. 

Growing  stronger,  stiffer  straw  than  any  other 
kind.  Silver  King  is  the  best  barley  to  sow_  on 
heavy,  rich  soil,  but  jt  also  thrives  on  warm,  light 
soil  and  outyields  any  other  variety.  Price:  3 
lbs.,  65c,  postpaid. 

At  the  Wise.  Exp.  Sta,tion  Barley  fed  cattle 
produced  a gain  of  2.45  ibs.  per  day;  ori-  corn, 

2.03  lbs.  It  cost  $6.39  per  100  lbs.  more  to  fatten 
on  corn. 


Michigan  Black  Barley 

The  heaviest  yielding  of  all  Barleys  and  therefore  the 
best  for  the  farm.er  who  intends  to  feed  the  crop  on  his 
own  farm.  A six-rowed  bearded  variety  with  smooth  soft 
awns,  so  it  is  an  excellent  feeding  variety.  By  planting 
this  variety  you  are  assured  of  a good  quantity  of  feed 
as  it  is  a sure  cropper — does  much 

— — better  in  dry  weather  than  other 

I types.  The  Michigan  Experiment 
5 Station  says  about  this  Barley, 
“Much  more  resistant  to  dry  con- 
ditions— of  particular  use  to  those 
who  wish  to'  feed  Barley  from  the 
sheaf  or  pasture  in  the  field.” 
Price:  3 lbs.,  60c,  postpaid.  For 

quantity  prices  ask  for  our  Current 
Price  List. 


Michigan  White  Hulless 


As  the  name  implies,  it  is  HUL- 
LESS— has  no  beard,  no  shuck — all 
meat,  no  waste;  looks  something 
like  wheat,  has  large  heads  filled 
with  large,  plump  kernels  which  are 
almost  white.  Its  earliness  is  a 
characteristic-  which  is  especially 
desirable. 

The  grain  is  exceedingly  heavy, 
testing  from  60  to  63  pounds  to  the  measured  bushel. 
Its  nutritive  value  is  very  great.  It  is  fed  to  work 
horses  at  the  rate  of  2 quarts  when  4 quarts  of  oats 
would  be  required.  The  best  way  is  to  mix  it  with 
o-ats  and  grind  the  two  together  for  horse  feed.  It  is 
also  very  valuable  for  feeding  poultry,  hogs  and  all 
kinds  of  stock.  As  fattening  for  hogs  it  has  no  equal. 
Makes  sweeter  meat  and  nicer  lard  by  far  than  corn. 
For  grain,  sow  1%  bushels  to  the  acre;  for  hay,  3 
bushels.  Price:  3 lbs.,  70c,  postpaid. 

Champion  Beardless 

CHAMPION  BEARDLESS  SPRING  BARLEY  is  the 

earliest,  heaviest  yielding  and  hardiest  variety  of 
be-ardless  barley.  It  is  beardless,  therefore  it  is  as 
clean  and  easy  to  handle  as  oats.  Can  be  fed  with 
safety  to  any  stock.  It  is  a very  heavy  cropper, 
jdelding  commonly  40  to  60  bushels  per  acre,  which 
makes  it  a very  profitable  crop  to  raise-.  It  is  alsof 
very  useful  as  a companion  crop  when  seeding  alfal- 
fa. Sow  1%  to  2 bushels  per  acre.  Price:  3 lbs., 
70c,  postpaid.  Write  for  samples.  » 


All  Barley  quoted  in  quantity  in  Isbell’s  Ctirremt  : 
Price  List.  Samples  of  Barley  or  other  Farm  Seeds 
in  which  you  are  interested  gladly  sent  free  on  re- 
qviest.  We  furnish  shipping  bags  free.  I 

“I  am  an  advocate  of  Isbell’s  Seeds.  I Have  used  j 
them' for  10  years  and  have  never  been  disappointed 
with  them.”—F.  M.  SIZEMORE,  Camden,  Mich. 


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SPELTZ 

The 

Ideal  Grain  Crop 


“TJke 

Begets 

Like.” 


SPRING  RYE 

Spring  Rye  is  highly  valued  as  a catch  crop  and  for 
sowing  with  Vetches  and  Oats  for  a forage  crop.  For 
turning  under  it  is  considered  a great  soil  restorer.  As 
a grain,  crop  it  is  very  profitable,  always  yielding  well 
and  prices  for  rye  are  now  on  a very  high  level.  Will 
make  a good  crop  on  soils  too  poor  for  wheat  We 
recommend  Spring  Rye  as  a profitable  crop  in  New 
York,  Pennsylvania,  Michigan,  Wisconsin,  Ohio,  Indiana, 
Illinois  and  Iowa.  Price:  3 lbs.,  40c,  postpaid.  For 
quantity  price  see  Current  List. 


BUCKWHEAT 

L nsurpassed  as  a catch  crop  when  a late  season  has 
made  it  impossible  to  follow  out  first  plans,  or  when 
other  crops  fail. 


ISBELL’S  MICHIGAN  SPELTZ  is  an 

improvement  over  ordinary  stock  being 
raised  from  especially  selected  seed  in 
the  far  northern  part  of  Michigan.  Our 
Speltz  has  attracted  very  wide  atten- 
tion, each  year  finding  it  more  popular 
than  the  preceding  year.  Speltz  is 
•adapted  to  a wide  range  of  soil  and.  climate.  Etxtreme 
heat  and  extreme  cold  have  little  effect  on  it.  In  feeding 
value  it  is  superior  to  oats  or  barley,  and  yields  much 
more  heavily  than  either.  The  grain  is  greedily  eaten 
by  all  kinds  of  stock.  On  poor  lands,  stony  ground  and 
open  prairies  it  will  yield  more  than  oats  or  barley.  It 
is  claimed  that  the  grain  is  much  more  valuable  for  feed- 
ing purposes,  for  fattening  hogs,  c.attle,  sheep,  poultry,  etc., 
than  corn.  The  stooling  propensities  of  Speltz  are  truly 
wonderful.  This  makes  it  drought  resistant.  Speltz  is 
the  ideal  grain  crop  to  grow  for  the  farmer  who  wishes 
to  feed  it  up  on  his  own  farm.  It  is  good  for  pasturing; 
it  fattens  in  the  green  state.  Sow  1 1/2  to  2 bushels  to  the 
acre;  sow  early  and  prepare  soil  as  for  oats.  Prices:  3 
lbs.,  40c,  postpaid.  For  prices  on  larger  quantities  of  all 
Farm  Seeds  write  for  oui*  Current  Price  List,  issued 
regularly. 

SPRING  WHEAT 


The  New  Marquis  Wheat 


A new  Canadian  Wheat 
that  created  quite  a sensation 
being  awarded  the  World’s 
Champion  Prize  two  years  in 
succession.  The  Marquis  Wheat 
was  originated  by  the  late  Dr. 
Saunders  on  the  Dominion  Ex- 
periment Farms,  Ottawa,  Out., 
by  breeding  together  the  Red 
Fife  with  a very  early  Indian 
Wheat,  the  Red  Calcutta;  after 
a careful  selection  for  a num- 
ber of  years  to  fix  the  type,  it 
was  sent  to  the  different  Cana- 
dian Experiment  Farms,  where 
it  quickly  made  a name  for 
itself  on  account  of  its  ear- 
liness and  its  enormous  yields. 
It  is  a bald  wheat,  except  for 
a few  short  awns  at  the  top 
of  the  head.  Has  given  thie 
very  best  results  in  Michigan. 
Price,  3 lbs.,  40c,  postpaid, 
l.arger  quantities  quoted  on 
our  Current  Li.st. 

Minnesota  No.  169  Blue 
Stem 

This  splendid,  hardy  wheat 
originated  at  the^  Minnesoita 
Experiment  station.  It  is  a 
progeny  of  Haynes’  Blue  Stem 
Its  average  yield  for  four 
years,  as  compared  with  the 
parent  variety,  is  given  by  the 
Experiment  Station  as  follows: 
Playnes’  Blue  Stem,  22.5  V)U. 
per  acre.  Minnesota  No.  169, 
28.3  bu.  per  acre.  It  has  given 
an  average  yield  for  the  last 
13  years  through  favorable  and 
unfavorable  seasons,  of  26.7 
bushels  per  acre.  Price:  3 
lbs..  4.1c.  postpaid.  Ask  for 
fall  catalog  for  Winter  Wheat, 
Rye  and  Grass  Seed. 


A Field  of  Japanese  Buckwheat. 


Buckwheat  is  a valuable 
crop  for  those  parts  of  the 
farm  which  always  seem  to 
be  left  unplanted  at  the  close 
of  the  season.  Generally  sown 
in  July  and  will  fill  up  the 
vacant  plots  at  a time  when 
all  other  planting  is  past.  Can 
be  sown  after  a crop  of  winter 
Wheat  or  Rye  and  make  a 
second  crop.  Use  one-half  to 
three-quarters  of  a bushel  of 
seed  per  acre. 

Japanese  Buckwheat 

The  Japanese  is  the  best, 
most  productive  and  decidedly 
the  most  prolific  variety  in 
cultivation;  produces  the  fin- 
est flour  and  is  a week  earlier 
than  Silver  Hull.  Prom  % 
bushel  of  seed  sown  a crop 
of  40  bushels  has  been  harvest- 
ed. In  color  the  grain  is  a 
rich  dark  brown.  PWee:  3 
lbs.,  50c,  postpaid. 

Silverhull  Buckwheat 

A standard  variety,  largely 
grown,  and  gives  excellent 
satisfaction.  Our  Michigan 
seed  produces  enormous  crops 
of  38  to  40  bushels  per  acre. 
Price:  3 lbs.,  50c.  postpaid. 

Michigan  Hybrid  Buck- 
wheat 

This  is  a cross  between  the 
Japanese  and  the  Silver  Hull 
varieties.  Has  been  grown 
here  for  many  years  with  ex- 
cellent results.  A very  heavy 
yielder.  Price:  3 lbs.,  50c, 
postpaid. 


Larger  Quantities  Quoted 
On  Our  Current  Farm  Seed 
List. 


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


I*  arm  Seeds  85 


Average  Height  36  Inches. 


Cow  Peas 


THE  GREAT 
SOIL  IMPROVERS 


Soja  or  Soy  Beans 


AMOS  S.  BROCKETT,  Liicon- 
ia,  N.  H.  says,  “I  have  piii'- 
chased  seed  from  ijoii  a num- 
ber of  seasons  and  have  been 
well  pleased.  I know  that 
when  I bup  and  plant  IsbelVs 
Seeds  I will  get  the  best  re- 
sults to  be  had.’* 


Comparing  Soy 
Beans  and  Cow  Peas 


Scy  Beans  and  Cow  Peas 
although  alike  in  many  re- 
spects differ  as  follows:  Soy 
Beans  will  , stand  the  frost 
that  "would  he  fatal  to  Cow 
Peas  and  continue  to  grow. 


They  are  better  yielders  of 
grain  than  the  Cow  Peas  and 
plants  are  erect  and  easier  to 
cut.  An  acre  of  Soy  Beans  is 
.“iO  per  cent  greater  in  feeding 
value  than  an  acre  of  Cow  Peas. 
Cow  Peas,  Soy  Beans  mature  all 
. at  practically  the  same  time. 


Interest  in  Soja  or  Soy  Beans  has  been  increasing  great- 
ly the  last  three  or  four  years  and  especially  in  Michigan 
and  other  northern  states.  And  for  very  good  reasons. 
Frequent  failures  of  clover  have  made  it  necessary  to 
secure  an  emergency  hay  crop  which  will  make  hay  the 
same  season  it  is  planted.  For  this  purpose  Soy  Beans 
are  better  than  Millets  or  Sorghums,  for  these  often 
leave  your  land  in  poor  condition  for  a following  crop, 
while  Soy  Beans  have  an  unusual  power  of  taking  air 
nitrogen  for  their  own  growth,  storing  it  in  its  tissues 
and  in  the  soi..  improving  the  soil  to  a marked  degreio. 

Soy  Bean  hay  is  higher  in  protein  than  Clover  hay 
and  makes  a very  good  substitute. 

Not  only  are  they  valuable  as  an  emergency  hay  crop, 
but  are  used  for  sowing  with  corn  for  hogging  off  and  for 
silage  and  also  used  extensivelj'^  for  a green  manuring 
crop. 

Soy  Beans  should  be  planted  in  May  or  June.  They 
withstand  drought  to  an  extraordinary  degree.  One- 
third  to  one-half  bushel  of  seed  is  planted  per  acre,  with, 
a drill,  in  rows,  30  inches  apart. 


EAKXiY  HOBBYBROOK. — ^Matures  about  as  early  as 
the  old  standard  Ito  San  and  grows  from  6 to  12  inches 
taller,  making  it  particularly  desirable  for  planting  in 
corn.  It  is  tali  and  slender;  the  lower  branches  are 
high  enough  to  miss  the  binder  knives.  It  is  a sure 
cropper  and  a vigorous,  quick  grower,  producing  a large 
yield  of  either  forage  or  seed.  Price:  3 lbs.,  50o,  postpaid. 

ITO  SANS  or  EXTIl.\  E.ABEY  YEELOW.— For  all  North 
ern  sections  this  is  the  best  variety,  as  it  matures  fully 
in  90  to  100  days.  In  several 
years  trials  in  Michigan,  Ito 
Sans  have  never  failed  to  ma- 
ture. The  plant  isi  bushy, 
about  2 to  2y-y  feet  high.  3 
lbs.,  50c,  postpaid. 


EAREY  BROWN. — A great 
fa^■orite  in  Michigan,  Northern 
Indiana,  and  Ohio,  being  quite 
early  and  a strong,  vigorous 
grower.  Makes  fne  hay.  Price: 
3 lbs.,  50c,  postpaid. 


E.4RGE  YEEEOW.— This  is 
a late  A^ariety  and  grows  2 to 
3 feet  high,  heavily  loaded 
with  seed,  and  yielding  6 to 
.9  tons  of  forage  per  here. 
Price:  3 lbs.,  45c,  postpaid. 


Make  poor  land  rich.  Make  good  land  more  productive. 

Also  make  a splendid  and  nutritious  green  forage  or  hay 
crop,  enriching  the  soil  even  AV'hen  the  crop  is  cut  off. 
For  silage  they  are  unexcelled. 

In  the  Smith  Cow  Peas  make  one  of  the  largest  and 
most  nutritious  forage  crops  grO"vvn.  There  is  no  surei 
or  cheaper  means  of  improving  or  increasing  the  produc- 
tiveness of  the  soil  than  by  so-vving  Cow  Peas. 

Do  not  confuse  Cow  Peas  wdth  Canada  Field  Peas. 
They  are  not  the  same.  Cow  Peas  are  in  reality  a bean 
and  should  not  be  planted  until  the  ground  is  well 
warmed  up;  usually  about  June  1st  or  later. 

CoAV  Peas  do  better  in  a hot,  dry  season,  than  a cold, 
■wet  one.  It  takes  1 to  bushels  for  an  acre. 


NEW  ERA. — An  early  maturing  variety  "W’hich  has 
proA'Cd  A’eiy  popular  and  satisfactory.  It  is  the  most  near- 
ly erect  of  any  of  the  varieties,  rarely  having  any  pros- 
trate branches.  It  is  a heavy  seed  producer  and  ma- 
tures in  from  75  to  90  days.  The  vines  cure  easily, 
making  splendid  dry  forage.  The  seeds  are  smaller  than 
the  ordinary  Cow  Peas,  requiring  only  from  three  pecks 
to  one  bushel  of  seed  per  acre.  Price:  3 lbs.,  50c,  postpaid. 

WHIPPOORWIEE. — A favorite,  early  bunch  growing 
variety.  Has  brown  speckled  seeds  Avhich  are  more  easily 
gathered  than  from  the  vine-growing  sorts.  The  plants 
are  rampant  growers,  hence  well  adapted  for  soiling 
purposes.  Suitable  also  for  either  grain  or  hay  produc- 
tion. Price:  3 lbs.,  50e,  postpaid. 

MICHIGAN  FAVORITE. — This  is  a splendid  sort,  ma- 
turing in  about  70  days.  It 
makes  enormous  crops  of  hay, 
and  for  this  purpose  at  least 
IVz  bushels  of  seed  should  be 
used  per  acre,  .<^0  that  the 
stalks  stand  too  thick  to  grow 
coarse.  It  is  also  well  adapted 
for  plowing  under.  Our  seed 
is  all  Michigan  gro-Avn.  Price: 

3 lbs.,  55c,  postpaid. 

For  quantity  prices  on  Cow 
Peas,  see  Isbell, s Current  Priee 
Eist  of  Fariri  Seeds,  sent  free 
on  request. 


Write  for  free  Cultural  Leaflet 
how  to  grow  Soy  Beans  and  Cow  Peas  and  many 
valuable  ways  to  utilize  the  crop.  Also  ask  for 
samples  of  the  particular  varieties  in  which 
you  are  inte^-ested.  We  advhse  buying  early 
this  year  to  get  lower  prices  and  prompt  seiwice. 


Soy  Beans 
Cow  Peas 


Whether  gro"VAdng  them'  alone  or  in 
mixture,  inoculate  "wdth  Bell  Brand  Inoc- 
ulation, see  page  94. 


86  Farm  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Winter  Vetch 

Sand  or  Hairy  Vetch  (Vicia  Villosa) 

TIIK  (JHEATKST  FOHAGK  AXI)  SOIIAX(J  I’LAXT 

KXtmX.  SOW  FAIIIA  IX  VriHL  1 OK  r.VSTUKF. 

This  legume  is  tlie  farmer’s  ever-ready  friend.  Sand 
Vet(  h is  a very  valuable  forage  plant  and  is  rapidly  be- 
coming extremely  potmlar  as  year  after  year  farmers 
are  learning  more  of  its  true  value.  It  is  an  annual 
but  resows  itself  and  will  come  up  yetir  after  year  on 
the  same  ground.  X’etch  is  a legume  belonging  to  the 
Pea  family,  btit  tlie  vines  are  much  longer  and  the  foliage 
more  abund.inl.  It  is  notvd  for  its  extreme  httrdiness 
wintering  more  ce’aainly  than  whetit.  ft  remains  green 
all  winter  under  snow  and  is  retidy  for  pasturing  earlier 
than  anything  else.  Drought,  heat  and  cold  do  not  affect 
it.  It  is  eagerly  eaten  by  all  kinds  of  stock. 

^ ETCH  rOK  HAV  AXI>  FASTI  RE.— It  yields  a sur- 
prising amount  of  feed,  ten  tons  per  acre  is  not  unusuai. 
For  cutting  it  should  be  sown  with  Dats  in  the  spring  or 
with  Kye  in  the  f;ill.  A'etch  is  quite  spreading  and  the 
.grain  furnishes  support  so  it  can  be  motved  readily.  It 
is  eagerly  eaten  by  all  kinds  of  stock.  .Dike  Clover,  Cow 
Peas  and  Alfalfa  it  is  a very  rich  fodder.  When  sown 
in  April  or  May  it  can  be  ctit  in  August  for  hay,  and  the 
second  growth  will  provide  abunilant  pasture  durin.g 
summer. 

’VETCH  AS  A COlt’EK  CROP.— Very  valuable  as  a 
winter  cover  crop  to  prevent  leaching,  and  nothing 
equals  it  for  orchards.  Planted  in  the  fall  with  Rye,  it 
deposits  great  amounts  of  Nitro.gen;  adds  large  quanti- 
ties of  humus  to  the  soil  if  turned  under  in  the  spring 
after  cattle  have  taken  it  off  for  early  pasture.  With 
bushel  of  Rye,  sow  15  to  25  lbs.  per  acre. 

Planted  in  the  sioing  with  Oats,  it  will  increase  the 
yield  of  Oats  to  a wondei'ful  extent  by  supplying  an 
abundance  of  Nitrogen.  After  haivesting  the  ciats  the 
Vetch  can  then  be  pastui'ed;  then  turned  under  as  green 
manure.  AVith  Oats  sow  12  to  20  lbs.  and  % bu.  Oats 
per  acre. 

3riCHIG-\X  GKOWX  SEED.— Our  seed  is  all  IMichigan 
grotvn,  quality  seed  stock.  Michigan  seed  is  hardy 
and  resistant  to  a marked  degree,  insuring  the  best 
results.  Ever3'  pound  Ave  send  out  is  guaranteed  to  be 
the  .eenuine  Hairy  Vetch  and  to  meet  with  your  approval. 

Prices,  prepaid,  lb.,  GOc.  See  C'urreut  Price 

List  for  quantity  ])riccs. 


RCl)  DAXTS,  Noblesville,  Iiid.,  writes:  “Do  yon  remem- 
ber the  Alfalfa  Seed  1 got  of  yon  a feia  years  'ago?  It  is 
the  best  held  of  Alfalfa  grozvu  in  this  country.  1 hey  come 
from  far  and  near  and  ash  where  I got  the  seed.” 


Field  Peas 

ITEED  I’E.AS  should  be  sown  early  in  .\pril,  2 busiiels 
per  acre.  If  .sown  with  oats  for  fodder  and  hay,  sow 
to  2 bushels  each  per  acre.  The  jjeas  shonild  he  sown 
first  and  plowed  under,  alnnit  4 inches  deep;  the  oats 
may  then  he  drilh'd  in.  The  < roi)  will  he  read.v  for  eut- 
ting  when  the  oats  are  in  the  iniik  and  nods  formed  on 
the  P«‘as.  This  makes  fodder  and  hay  that  will  double 
the  flow  of  milk.  Oats  and  peas  can  make  a double  gi'uin 
cro|»  sown  together. 

I'cas  lu'c  it  jjn.A  ing  ei-oy)  and  can  he  profitably  planted 
in  manjr  ways.  The.v  can  be  matured  and  threshed  when 
dry  The  jueld  Avill  vary  from  20  to  GO  Imshels  per  acre. 

Peas  can  be  soAvn  alone  or  Avith  oats  and  fed  green. 
It  is  sui'prising  tlie  amount  of  fodder  A\hich  is  produced 
in  this  Avay. 

Tbej^  can  al.'^o  be  cut  AA'hen  the  oats  are  heading  out  and 
cured  for  hay.  This  hay  is  of  superior  quality.  Cattle 
.‘.nd  horses  thrive  ou  it.  Field  lAuis  may  be  plowed  under 
when  in  blossom  to  enrich  the  soil.  They  are  equal  to 
eloA-er  in  this  respect.  Ask  for  our  free  leaflet  telling  all 
about  field  peas. 

Prices  are  sid),je«*t  to  change.  Write  for  our  Current 
Farm  Seed  Price  Eist. 

Canada  White  Field 

Also  known  as  Canada  Yellow  Field  Peas.  Valuable  for 
noi-thern  climates  for  cattle  feedin.g,  and  Avhen  soAA-n 
with  oats  are  excellent  hog  feed.  Used  as  a feed  for 
Itigeons,  etc.,  and  for  green  soiling.  Prices:  3 lbs.,  50c, 
postpaid.  AVrite  for  prices  in  Idrger  quantities. 

IsbelPs  Heavy  Cropper 

Heavy  Cropper  i.s  a Money  Maker — Yields  Enormous  Crops. 

2'his  Pea  is  of  quicker  groAVth,  sAveeter  and  hardier  than 
amy  other  field  peas  and  contains  twice  as  much  nourish- 
ment. It  is  a tall  variety,  furnishing  a large  amount  of 
nourishing-  hay.  (’areful  tests  shoAv  conclusively  that  Is- 
bell’s Heavy  Cropper  Field  Pea  yields  fully  double  the 
hay  and  grain  thai  can  be  produced  from  ordinary  Canada 
Field  Peas.  Prices:  3 Ihs.,  50c,  postpaid.  Write  for 
prices  in  larger  quantities. 

Balanced  Ration  Pea  Mixture 

This  is  a mixture  of  different  A-arieties  of  field  and  gar- 
den varieties  of  peas  that  will  provide  excellent  pasturage 
for  hogs  or  cattle.  The  garden  A^arieties  are  richer  than 
the  field  A'arieties  alone,  in  spite  of  the  great  scarcity  of 
peas  this  year,  we  are  offering  this  mixture  at  a low 
price  becau.'^e  we  provided  for  it  long  in  ad\ance.  Proi- 
vides  a sure,  quick  and  cheap  Avay  to  fatten  hogs  for 
market  or  to  increase  the  milk  floAV  in  your  dairy  herd. 

( 3 lbs.,  40c,  postpaid.  Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


Sand  Vetch  Always  a Prolitahle  Crop.  This  Eie  Id  on  Earm  of  X 


Wing,  Jackson  Co..  Mich, 


ISBELL’S 

HIGH  CRAPE 
WINTER  VETCH 

S.lii.lSBELLa  CO 

.se::I6:osmh:.n.- 

UACi(SON,MICH. 


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


Farm  Seeds  87 


New  Rosen  Winter  Rye. 

New  Rosen  Winter  Rye 


In  procuring  Flax  Seed  attention  should  be  paid  that  it  be  healthy  and  perfectly 
clean,  as  this  is  such  an  important  item.  We  offer  good,  clean  and  healthy  seed 
of  this  variety  at  a very  reasonable  price'.  Cleaning  Flax  so  as  to  make  it  suitable 
for  seed  is  an  expensive  operation,  requiring  special  machinery,  and  often  involves 
considerable  waste.  Flax  will  grow  on  soil  that  is  too  poor  to  support  other  crops. 
Write  for  prices. 

Dwarf  Essex  Rape 

Under  favorable  circumstances,  Uwarf  Essex  Rape  is  ready  for  pasture  in  six 
weeks  from  the  time  of  sowing.  One  acre  of  good  rape  will  carry  a flock  of  a 
dozen  sheep  for  two  months.  The  Wisconsin  Experiment  Station  found  that  an  acre 
of  rape  produced  as  much  gain  on  pigs  when  used  as  a pasture  crop  along  with 
grain  as  56  bushels  of  corn  would  do.  In  addition  to  this  feeding  value  of  rape, 
the  hogs  were  found  to  be  stronger  and  gained  more  rapidly  after  the  rape  than 
the  ones  fed  on  grain  alone. 

An  acre  of  rape  in  the  experiment  equaled  much  more  than  an  average  acre  of 
corn  and  cost  of  pro"’  action  was  much  less,  and  the  cost  of  harvesting  was 

jxv,,.:.::-  ■■  ’ ■ lie  pigs.  Rape  is  often  seeded  in  corn  at  the  last  cultiva- 
tion whei-  -s  cO  be  harvested  by  hogging  down.  It  adds  materially  to  the 

returns.  Price;  Ub.,  30c;  3 lbs.,  80c,  postpaid.  Write  for  quantity  prices. 


We  offer  the  genuine  Dwarf  Essex  which  is  by  far  the  most  valuable. 
Sometimes  the  common  Rape  is  oflered  at  very  mnch  lower  prices  but  it 
grows  a small  plant  and  goes  to  seed  quickly  so  it  is  valueless  com- 
pared to  the  Dwarf  Essex  strain. 


Field  Pumpkins 


W'^e  place  these  among  our  field  seeds,  as  they  are  excellent  for  feeding  stock, 
and  should  be  grown  in  every  corn  field.  Hundreds  of  loads  of  pumpkins  can  be 
grown  without  any  extra  expense. 

CONNECTICUT  FIEED. — This  is  widely  known  as  the  Yankee  Cow 
Pumpkin,  and  there  is  no  variety  that  will  do  as  well  among  the  corn  stalks. 

Eb.,  75c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid:  Lb.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  .‘^3.00. 

KENTUCKY  FIELD,  or  Sweet  Pumpkin.  These  are  the  thick  meated 
sweet  kind  that  are  used  for  pies.  They  are  extra  good  for  stock  also. 

Lb.,  60e,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid:  Lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.35. 

MIXED  PUlMPKix  SEED. — Large  Mammoth  and  field  sorts,  and  also 
pie  pumpkins.  Lb.,  90c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid;  Lb.,  80o. 

Mammoth  Russian  Sunflower 

A more  profitable  or  important  crop  can 
hardly  be  raised.  The  seed  is  highly  valued 
by  farmers  and  poultry  breeders,  who  have 
tried  it.  The  hens  will  fatten  on  it  and  lay 
more  eggs  than  on  any  other  food.  Single 
heads  measure  from  12  to  22  inches  iti 
diameter,  and  contain  a lot  of  seed,  which 
can  be  raised  much  cheaper  than  corn. 

The  stalks  make  good  fire -wood.  Many 

farmers 

are  now 
profitably 
g r o w*  i n g 
sun  fl  o w er 
for  silage. 

3 Ihs.  per 
acre.  Lb., 

25c;  3 lbs., 

65c,  post'- 
paid.  See 
Current 
Lint  for 
quantity 
prices. 


It  is  an  in- 
herent trait 
in  h u m a K 
nature  to 
want  the  best 
to  be  had, 
no  matter 
what  it  is.  In 
Seeds  the  Is- 
bell standard 
is  sought  for 
by  all  pro- 
g r e s s i V e 
planters. 


Which  Shall  It  Be,  Pie  or  Jack  Lantern? 


Flax  Seed 


Many  farmers  sow  Rye  in  the  spring 
for  pasture.  We  can  supply  genuine 
Selected  Rosen  Rye  for  this  purpose. 
Write  for  prices.  Also  bo  sure  to  aslv 
for  lail  Catalog  listing  Winter  Rye 
and  Wheat,  Vetch,  etc.  Ready  Aug.  1st. 

Teosinte 

This  is  an  enormously  prolific  forage 
plant  somewhat  resemblihg  corn.  It 
has  been  known  to  produce  as  high  as 
100  tons  of  green  fodder  per  acre.  A 
single  kernel  will  produce  fron\.  20  tO' 
3 0 stalks.  It  is  a rapid  grower,  having 
the  general  appearance  of  corn,  but  the 
leaves  are  longer,  broader  and  stalk 
contains  sweeter  sap.  Horses  and 
cattle  are  fond  of  it.  Can  be  cut  twice 
during  the  season  Avithout  stopping  its 
groAvth.  It  is  a great  drought  resister, 
making  splendid  dry  fodder,  and  in 
this  form  it  is  more  nutritious  and 
better  relished  by  stock  than  corn 
fodder.  It  should  not  be  sown  until 
the  ground  is  warm  and  the  weather 
settled.  About  4 pounds  to  the  acre 
is  right.  Plant  in  dri'ls  3 feet  apart, 
about  one  seed  every  four  inches,  or  if 
in  hills,  3 to  4 feet  apart  each  way,  2 
seeds  to  the  hill,  and  _ cultivate  same 
as  corn.  Prices,  postuaid:  lb-,  35c; 

lb.,  $1.00.  Not  prepaid:  Lb.,  90c;  10 
lbs.  or  more,  80c  per  lb. 


Dwarf  Essex  Rape  Excellent  for  Sheep  and  Hog  Pasture, 


88  Farm  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


SUDAN  GRASS  The  Great  Forage  Crop 


Sudan  Yields  8 to  10  Tons  of  Hay  Per  Acre. 


Most  Popular  Hay  Crop 

Sudan  Grass  is  no  long-er  a new  plant.  Introduced  in 
Texas  thirteen  years  ago  by  the  U.  S.  Department  of 
Agriculture  it  soon  proved  its  merits  and  is  now  grown 
more  or  less  in  every  state  in  the  Union.  Its  drought 
resisting  qualities  first  caused  particular  attention  to  be 
given  it.  That,  and  its  adaptability  to  a wide  range  of 
soil  and  climate  conditions,  has  made  it  the  most  popu- 
lar hay  and  forage  crop  grown. 

Sudan  Grass  is  a member  of  the  Sorghum  family.  It 
is  an  annual  plant,  having  a fibrous  root  system  similar  ta| 
wheat,  which  makes  it  as  easily  eradicated  as  millets. 
It  is  used  for  hay  and  forage  and  as  a soiler.  It  is  a 
great  stooler,  as  many  as  100  stems  having  been  counted 
from  a single  seed.  This  accounts  in  part  for  its  great 
yield,  which  is  often  8 to  10  tons  of  excellent  quality 
hay  per  acre.  It  makes  a richer  feed  than  fodder  corn, 
Kaffir  or  millet,  has  no  more  leaf  and  less  stalk  than 
cane  or  kaffir,  cures  easily,  and  will  not  sour  or  spoil  as 

cane  so  often  does.  .All  kinds  of  stock  eat  it  readily, 

and  it  is  especially  good  for  horses,  mules  and  cattle. 

It  will  grow  an.vwhere  that  field  corn,  cane,  milo, 

kaffir  or  millet  can  be  grown,  and  besides  will  thrive 

when  it  is  too  dry  for  any  of  these.  It  makes  a slender, 
leafy  growth  from  5 to  7 feet  high  and  yields  from  4 
to  10  tons  of  excellent  hay  per  acre. 

A Very  Quick  Crop.  It  matures  a crop  almost  as  quick- 
ly as  Millet,  and  much  sooner  than  sorghum.  In  favor- 
able seasons,  the  first  cutting  will  be  ready  in  six  to  eight 
weeks  from  sowing.  Successive  cuttings  according  to  sea- 
son may  be  made  every  30  to  45  days  until  frost.  Hard 
frost  kills  Sudan.  It  is  an  annual  grass  and  must  be 
seeded  every  year.  Never  becomes  a PEST. 


Kaffir  Corn 

An  excellent  fodder  plant,  yielding  two  crops  of  fodder 
during  a season.  The  stalks  keep  green  and  are  brittle 
and  juicy,  not  hardening  like  other  varieties  of  sorghum, 
and  making  excellent  fodder,  either  green  or  dried,  which 
is  highly  relished  by  cattle,  horses  and  mules.  For  fodder 
sow  1 to  1%  bushels  either  broadcast  or  in  drills.  1 11>.» 
20c;  3 lbs.,  50c,  postpaid. 

Schrock’s  Kaffir-Sorghum 

A wonderful  new  grain  that  will  stand  more  dry  wea- 
ther than  any  other.  Produces  a good  crop  in  sections 
too  dry  for  corn.  The  plant  is  of  stocky  growth,  about 
four  feet  high,  very  heavy  leafy  foliage,  very  wide  leaves, 
juicy,  soft  sweet  stalk.  Erect  heads,  Kaffir-shaped;  seeds 
deep  orange,  larger  and  softer  than  White  Kaffir,  larg- 
est yielding,  surest  dry  weather  grain  producer  known. 
Has  record  of  70  bushels  per  acre  without  irrigation.  It 
is  resistant  to  sorghum  midge. 

CtIUTURE. — For  Grain  and  Silage.— Drill  in  rows  three 
feet  apart,  using  three  pounds  of  seed  per  acre;  cover  two 
soils.  Indian  corn  planting  time  is 
abouL  or  Hay  or  Forage. — Drill  with  wheat  drill, 

or  broadcast,  50  pounds  per  acre. 

USES.— Dry  grain  has  same  feeding  value  as  White 
Kaffir  Corn.  Finest  of  poultry  feed,  any  kind  of  live 
stock  will  greedily  eat  every  part  of  the  plant.  Makes 
best  silage  in  the  world  because  of  soft  sweet  stalk  and 
immense  amount  of  leaves  and^  grain.  Eb.,  25c;  3 lbs.,  60c, 
postpaid.  For  larger  quantities  see  our,  Cun’ent  Price 
List  of  Farm  Seeds. 


Therefore  Sudan  Grass  Is  Better  Than  Millet  or  Sorghum, 

for  the  fact  that  it  is  easier  to  grow,  hardier  and  not  so 
difficult  to  start,  grows  faster,  makes  two  to  four  times 
more  to  the  acre,  even  on  poorer  soils,  and  is  a much 
better  hay.  Sudan  Grass  can  be  fed  in  unlimited  quanti- 
ties— Millet  cannot.  Wherever  Millet  or  Sorghum  would 
ordinarily  be  planted,  Sudan  Grass  can  be  sown  with 
much  better  results. 


How  to  Sow  Broadcast.  Sow  10  to  20  lbs.  of  Sudan 
Grass  seed  to  the  acre  with  a grain  drill,  or  by  hand,  from 
corn  planting  time  until  the  last  of  .lune.  The  seed  should  be 
covered  from  one  to  one  and  a half  inches  deep.  A heavy 
seeding  will  make  a finer  quality  of  hay,  and  for  a hay 
crop,  we  prefer  sowing  broadcast,  20  lbs.  per  acre. 


How  to  Drill.  Drill  in  rows  3 0 to  40  inches  apart,  us- 
ing plates  with  small  holes,  usually  about  three-sixteenth.n 
of  an  inAi,  cane  or  kaffir  plates,  and  cover  not  over  one 
inch  deep.  This  method  requires  from  three  to  six  pounds 
to  the  acre.  If  the  crop  is  to  be  used  for  seed  purposes, 
this  method  is  preferable. 

Harvesting  Sudan  Grass.  If  broadcasted,  cut  with  a 
mower  just  like  any  other  hay  grasses.  It  cures  quickly 
and  can  be  put  into  rows  in  a day  or  less  time.  It  may 
then  be  baled  or  handled  loose  just  as  other  hays.  Some- 
times it  is  cut  and  bundled  with  a grain  binder. 

The  seed  we  offer  is  quality  stock,  carefully  recleaned, 
bright'  in  color,  free  from  .lohnson  Gra.«s  and  of  high 
germination.  Price,  i)osti)aid,  Ib.,  25o;  3 lbs.,  60o.  Larger 
quantities  in  Current  Price  list. 


Timothy  and  Alsike  3Iixed  For  Permanent  Hay  Crop. 

It  Pays  to  Buy  Early 

Farm  Seeds  are  most  always  higher  at  seeding'  time 
than  early  in  tne  season.  Many  of  our  customers  buy 
their  spring  reciuirements  in  the  fall. 

MR.  J.  R.  RAYNOR,  Wolcott,  N.  Y.  tells  us,  “Two  or 
three  times  you  advised  me  to  bnij  my  seed  in  the  fall 
as  it  would  he  higher  in  the  spring  and  it  always  turned 
out  as  you  said.” 

Fall  Grass  Seed  Offer  is  ready’  November  1st,  Ask  for 
it.  Also  ask  for  Fall  Catalog,  ready  August  1st. 


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


Farm  Seeds  89 


Sorghum  or  Sugar  Cane 


EARX,Y  AIMBER  CANE. — ^^The  most  common  and  exten- 
sively grown  variety  of  Cane.  It  can  be  grown  on  any  soil 
or  any  climate  from  California  to  Maine.  It  will  thrive  on 
your  poorest  land  as  well  as  your  best,  and  is  one  of  the 
greatest  destro5'ers  of  obnoxious  weeds  in  existence.  Our 
Northern  grown  stock  is  the  earliest,  richest  and  best  for 
syrup.  It  produces  a rich,  clear  syrup,  yielding  150  to  2 50 
gallons  per  acre,  and  is  a very  profitable  crop.  Sorghum 
grown  for  syrup  often  returns  a profit  of  $100.00  per  acre. 

1 lb.,  25c;  3 lbs.,  65c,  postpaid. 

SUGAR  CANE  FOR  FODDER 

A much  neglected  but  highly  valuable  crop,  owing  to  its 
great  adaptability  as  a food  for  live  stock.  It  can  be 
profitably  grown  nearly  everywhere. 

As  a fodder  plant  it  is  of  the  very  best  quality,  being  sweet, 
tender,  nutritious  and  greedily  eaten  by  cattle,  horses  and 
hogs.  As  much  as  50  tons  of  green  fodder  have  been  grown 
per  acre,  which  is  of  the  highest  feeding  value,  and  milch 
cows  will  give  more  and  richer  milk  than  if  fed  other  feed. 

It  can  be  cut  several  times  during  the  season  if  not  allowed 
to  get  too  high,  and  makes  a good,  sweet  hay.  Sow  50  lbs. 
per  acre  for  best  results.  Produces  larger  yields  than  Millet. 

Price  is  quoted  in  our  Current  Farm  Seed  IViee  Eist. 

Broom  Corn 

Broom  Corn  is  one  of  the  most  paying  crops  and  is  adapt- 
ed to  any  , soil  that  will  grow  corn.  It  will  make  a crop 
with  very  little  rain.  One  acre  will  yield  1 to  1%  tons  of 
cured  brush  and  up  to  40  bushels  of  seed,  which  is  nearly 
equal  to  oats  in  feeding  value.  Plant  in  drills  3%  feet  apart, 
and  in  rows  .3  inches  apart,  and  cultivate  like  corn.  5 to  8 
lbs.  per  acre. 

IMPROVED  EVERGREEN. — The  best  variety  in  cultiva- 
tion, on  account  of  color  and  quality  of  brush;  ripens  very 
early,  grows  about  8 to  10  feet  high,  brush  of  good  length, 
fine  and  straight.  Price:  3 lbs.,  65c,  postpaid.  Golden  31illet. 


MILLET 


Nothing  pays  better  for  a stock  raiser  or  a dairy  farmer 
than  a few  acres  of  Millet,  for  it  not  only  yields  at  least 
half  again  as  much  hay  per  acre  -as  Timothy  or  Clover  but 
is  also  of  the  greatest  feeding  value  and  milk  producing 
quality.  When  spring  is  so  unfavorable  that  other  crops 
fail  to  grow',  or  w-hen  the  season  is  so  late  and  wet  that 
corn  will  not  mature  any  more.  Millet  is  invaiua,hie. 

Millets  are  also  used  as  a catch  crop  after  early  grains. 
When  sown  in  hot  weather  it  is  especially  good'  to  sub- 
due weeds. 


Prices  on  Millet  and  all  Farm  Seeds  are  sub.jeet  to  mar- 
ket changes.  Write  for  oiir  Current  Faiun  Seed  Price  Fist. 


froliflpn  IVTillpt  grows  very  rank  and  is  one  of 

varieties  for  hay  or  fodder. 
On  good,  rich  soil  it  will  make  a growth  of  4 to>  5 feet 
high,  and,  although  the  hay  may  seem  coarse,  yet  it  is 
so  tender  that  if  cut  at  the  rignt  stage,  which  is  w'hcn 
in  full  bloom,  even  hogs  will  eat  the  cured  bay  quite 
greedily.  A yield  of  5 tons  of  hay  per  acre  is  nothing 
unusual.  Sow  3 peeks  per  acre.  Golden  Millet  will  w'ith- 
stand  dry  weather  remarkably  well.  This  was  formerly 
sold  under  the  name  of  German  Millet.  Price,  3 lbs., 
50c,  postpaid. 

L'niniTIOn  than  Golden  and  of  dw'arf- 

iVimetgj,  growth,  some  like  it  best,  but 
it  is  not  equal  to  our  German  or  Golden  for  quantity  and 
quality  of  hay.  Price:  3 lbs.,  50e,  postpaid. 

TTim Parian  TVfillpt  Preferred  by  some  tO'  Golden 

iiUllgdiKlll  ITJ-iliCl,  jg  about  a week 

earlier.  Does  not  grow  as  large,  but  the  hay  is  more  de- 
sirable for  it  is  not  so  coarse.  Hay  is  very  nourishing 
and  milk  producing.  A good  variety  for  moist  soils. 
Price:  3 lbs.,  50c,  postpaid. 

Q-ffiPPlatl  TVflflpt  It  is  extremely  hardy,  withstands 
Oiucxiail  XYJ.111CL  wonderfully  and  is  about 

tw'o  weeks  earlier  than  Golden  Millet,  wonderfully  pro- 
lific, has  great  stooling  habits,  is  very  leafy  and  bushy 
and  full  of  rich  green  blades.  One  seed  has  been  know'n 
to  produce  50  strong  stalks  just  the  size  that  are  in 
great  demand  and  eagerly  eaten  by  cattle.  Grows  2 V2 
to  3 feet  high.  Price:  3 lbs.,  50c,  postpaid. 


“Your  WJiite  Wonder  Millet  beats  the  zvorld.  I was  the 
first  in  this  section  to  try  German  Millet,  Billion  Dollar  Grass, 
Siberian  Millet,  Sudan  Grass  and  Schrocks  Katfr  Sorghum 
but  you,r  W hite  Wonder  is  ahead  of  them  allW — T.  F.  SLATER, 
Hillsdale  County,  Mich. 


“On  one  feld  I seeded  from  your  seed  last  year  I haz'e 
the  best  stand  of  clover  that  I have  ever  seen  on  it.  My 
neighbors  had  good  luck,  too.  I expect  to  seed  several  acres 
this  year.” — LESLIE  FERRY,  Cochranton,  Pa. 


.TananP^SP  IVTlllpi*  (Billion  Dollar  Grass) — The  best 

which  to  sow  this  Millet  is 
one  which  is  in  a fair  condition  of  fertility  and.  inclined 
to  be  wet  rather  than  dry.  Japanese  Millet  is  adapted 
to  all  sections  of  the  country.  It  will  grow  six  to  eight 
feet  high  and  yield  15  to  20  tons  per  acre.  The  seed 
may  he  sow'n  broadcast  at  the  rate  of  20  to  25  pounds 
per  acre,  but  it  is  better  to  sow’  it  in  drills  10  to  15  inches 
apart,  using  10  to  12  pounds  per  acre,  as  this  variety 
stools  remarkably  and  should  not  be  sown  toO'  thick. 
Price:  3 lbs.,  60c,  postpaid. 


New  White  Wonder 

The  mo.<=t  striking  feature  < f White 
"Wonder  Millet  is  the  size  of  the 
heads,  which  will  run  from  eight  up 
to  eighteen  inches  and  a single  head 
vill  have  as  many  as  15,000  seeds. 
The  yield  of  White  Wonder  is  ex- 
trom'ly  heavy,  being  fully  half  again 
as  heavy  as  that  of  Golden  Millet. 
Some  growers  of  White  W onder  Millet 
claim  that  it  will  outyield  other  Mil- 
lets three  to  one.  Another  desirable 
feature  of  White  Wonder  Millet  is  its 
earhne.ss.  This  variety  is  much  ear- 
lier than  Golden  Millet.  The  foliage 
IS  very  heavy,  the  leaves  broad  and 
therefore  it  produces  an  immense 
amount  of  excellent  fodder  which 
cures  very  readily.  We  believe  that 
on  account  of  the  earliness,  the  im- 
mense yield  of  both  grain  and  fodder, 
.and  the  vigorous  growth  Avhich  leaves 
the  ground  clean.  White  Wonder  Mil- 
let will  soon  take  first  place  among 
the  Millets.  Price;  3 lbs.,  'JSc,  post- 
paid. 


90  Farm  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


BELL  BRAND  CLOVERS 


JACKSON  IS  ONE  OF  THE  GREATEST  CLOVER  iVLARKETS  IN  THE 
COUNTCV.  Michigan  produces  the  choicest  tpiaility  of  Clover  Seed  and  we  are 
right  in  the  center  «(f  the  belt,  tlierefore  we  are  in  excellent  position  to  supply 
our  customers  with  the  very  best  qualitj'  seed  at  reasonable  prices. 

TSRELT7S  BELL  BRAND  CLOVER  AND  GRASS  SEEDS  ARE  THE  BEST. 
Lender  this  trade-mark  «e  send  out  the  very  finest  quality  seed  obtainable, 
fully  tested  and  guaranteed  as  to  its  purity  and  gerniimiticm,  and  everj-  bag 
plainly  marked.  Mhen  yon  order  Bell  Brand  Seeds  you  gelt  the  best  that 
r oney  can  buy.  Regardless  of  scarcity  or  price,  we  always  hold  our  BELL 
Brand  Clover  and  Timothy  Seeds  at  the  highest  level  of  quality. 

PRICES  ON  CLOSER  SEED  ARE  SUBJECT  TO  -MARKET  CHANGES. 
HltlTE  FOR  CURRENT  PRICE  LIST. 


Mammoth  Red  Clover 

English  Sapling  or  Pea  Vine  Clover. 

Well  known  in  many  parts  of  the  country  a.nd  highly  valued  for  its  enormous- 
yield.  It  is  claimed  by  many  of  our  best  farmers  that  it  is  easier  to  get  a 
“catch”  with  Mammoth  Red  on  light  sandy  lands  than  with  any  other.  For 
hog  pasture  it  has  no  equal.  It  produces  very  large  crops  of  hay,  yielding  from 
3 to  5 tons  per  acre.  As  a fertilizer  to  plow  under  green  it  has  no  equal,  and  for 
this  purpose  sow  5 to  6 pounds  per  acre  with  all  small  grain.  Sow  10  to  15 
pounds  per  acre. 

ISBELL’S  “BELL”  BRAND.— Pound,  45c;  3 lbs.,  .‘^1.20,  postpaid. 

ISBELL’S  “JAXON”  BILLND.— Pound,  40c;  3 lbs.,  1^1.00,  postpaid. 


Medium  Red  Clover 


xManiinoth  Red  Clox'^er. 


Alsike  or  Swedish  Clover 


The  best  Clover  for  low  moist  soils — or  soils 
deficient  in  lime’. 

Alsike  Clover  has  a place  on  a great  many  farms 
where  it  is  more  profitable  to  grow  than  either  Red 
Clover  or  Alfalfa.  Under  certain  conditions  it  has  many 
advantages  over  other  Clovers — for  instance  where  the  soil 
is  slightly  acid  or  sour  and  lime  is  hard  to  get  or  for 
some  reason  has  not  been  applied — sow  Alsike  Clover — 
it  will  stand  poorly  drained  wet  soils  very  well. 

Alsike  make.s  an  excellent  feed  for  dairy  cows,  and  is 
bright  colored  and  sweet  when  properly  cured.  The  plant 
being  smooth  it  is  less  dusty  than  Red  Clover  hay. 

It  adapts  itself  to  a great  variety  of  soils  and  condi- 
tions, being  capable  of  resisting  the  extremes  of  drought 
and  wet. 


Also  Called  Small  Red  June  Clover. 

This  is  considered  the  most  A’aluable  of  all  the  Clovers  and  is  known  to 
every  farmer.  It  makes  two  crops  each  year.  The  first  is  usually  cut  when  it 
is  in  blossom  for  hay;  the  last  crop  may  be  harvested  for  seed,  cut  for  hay  or 
plowed  under  to  add  fertility  to  the  soil.  It  may  be  sown 
either  in  the  spring  or  fall,  and  if  no  other  grasses  are 
used,  at  the  rate  of  8 to  12  pounds  per  acre.  We  are  in 
position  to  supply  the  finest  quality  seed. 

ISBELL’S  “BELL”  BRAND. — The  best  quality  seed 
that  money  can  buy.  Guaranteed  high  purity  and-  germ- 
ination. None  better  at  any  price.  Lb.,  45c,  postpaid. 

ISBELL’S  “JAXON”  BRAND,— Equal  to  “Prime,” 
“Superior,”  “Extra  Fancy,”  etc.  A dependable  grade-  at 
a loAver  price.  Lb.,  40c,  postpaid. 


Clover  Seed  Prices 

It  is  human  nature  to  want  to  buy  for  the  least  money. 
But  very  often  the  lowest  priced  article  is  not  the  one 
to  buy  nor  is  the  cheapest  in  the  end.  You  can  buy 
cheaper  Clover  and  Grasses  than  Isbell’s  Bell  Brand. 
You  .vnll  find  very  loW  prices  on  Clover  seeds  advertised, 
but  bear  in  mind  “there’s  a catch  in  it  somewhere.” 


Michigan  Clover  Fields 
are  Notexl  for  Their  free- 
ness From  Noxious  Weeds. 


Alsike  Clo’-er  makes  the  best  bee  pasture,  Alsike 
Clover  is  much  smaller  seeded  than  Red  Clover  and  1 
lb.  of  Alsike  will  go  twice  as  far  as  1 lb.  of  Red  Clover. 

It  i.s  a perennial  and  hardier  than  other  clovers  and 
does  not  heave  and  winter-kill  so  readily. 

Alsike  is  sown  witn  grass  seed  to  good  advantage, 
which  serves  to  hold  the  clover  up  and  make  cutting- 
easier.  Alsike  and  Timothy  is  a good  mixture  for  the 
production  of  hay.  When  seeded  alone,  use  6 to  8 lbs. 
per  acre. 

ISBELL’S  “BELL”  BRAND. — Pound,  45c,  postpaid. 

ISBELL’S  “JAXON”  BRAND.— Pound,  40c,  postpaid,. 


E'ach  cleaning  process  that  Bell  Brand  Seeds  undergo’ 
costs  money.  There  is  no  power  on  earth  that  can  sell 
good  clover  seed  at  ridiculously  lo-w  prices.  It  is  either 
dirty,  mixed  seed  or  short  weight.  That’s  a strong  state- 
ment, but  we  guarantee  the  quality  of  our  OAvn  Clover 
seed.  Ask  for  samples.  To  buy  cheap  seed  is  as  poor 
economy  as  to  stop  the  clock  to  save  time. 


Tfe  Bf  afi#  Siwilg  ®f  ■ Satisfa<stioii. 


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


BeU 
Brand 
Seeds 
Are 

Depend- 
able. 

As  They 
Grow 
Their 
Fame 
Grows. 

A Biir  Yield  <»f  Tiniollsy  aiu!  AisiUe  .Mi.ved. 

TIMOTHY  and  ALSIKE 
MIXED 


Farm  Seeds  91 


WHY  \"^oii  Should  Use  This  Mixed  Seed. 


Because  it  is  adapted  to  nearly  all  soils. 

Because  it  is  easily  grown,  cured  and  handled. 

Because  it  costs  less  to  make  a seeding. 

Because  it  produces  the  finest  of  hay  crops. 

Because  it  produces  a fine  permanent  pasture. 

Because  it  builds  up  your  land. 

Because  it  is  high  in  feeding  value. 

Because  it  will  grow  where  Red  Clover  will  not  grow. 
Because  it  is  nearly  always  a “sure  crop”. 

Because  it  is  a real  “MONEY-MAKING”  crop. 

MOST  POPUUAR  HAY  AND  PASTURE  COMBINATION. 

Consider  the  price  of  hay,  and  you  will  then  appreciate 
the  fact  of  having  the  best  hay  that  money  will  buy,  hay 
giving  you  the  greatest  production,  and  of  the  best  quality. 
You  demand  them.  Now  we  have  found,  in  our  experience, 
that  a mixture  of  any  of  the  Clovers,  along  with 
Timothy,  will  produce  more  tons  per  acre  and  give  a 
much  better  quality  of  hay  than  Timothy  alone. 

It  is  an  established  fact  and  is  recognized  everywhere, 
that  a mixture  of  Timothy  and  Alsike  makes  the  best 
hay  and  pasture  combination.  No  two  crops  do  better 
together.  At  the  same  time  you  are  adding  fertility  to 
your  soil  through  the  Alsike;  the  fifimothy  will  thrive 
better  when  grown  with  the  Alsike  and  the  Alsike  being 
a perennial,  will  thrive  for  several  years  without  killing- 
out.  You  are  assured  of  a permanent  meadow  or  pasture. 

The  quality  of  hay  cannot  be  surpassed,  and  those 
who  have  used  it  prefer  it  to  Red  Clover  and  Timothy 
What  more  valuable  points  could  you  ask  for  in  a hay 
and  pasture  combination?  Consider  the  fact  that  it  yields 
more  than  Red  Clover  alone  or  with  Timothy,  or  even  Al- 
sike or  Timothy  alone,  and  gives  you  a better  feed  than 
any  of  the  above  when  alone.  Alsike  will  thrive  on  poorer 
soil  than  Red  Clover. 

. - Timothy  and  Alsike  is  espe- 

cially well  adapted  to  low- 
lands but  thrives  exceptionally 
well  on  upland  as  well.  Al- 
sike will  grow  on  land  deficient 
in  lime,  where'  Red  Clover  would 
not,  grow  at  all.  It  is  a crop 
that  we  are  mighty  proud  to 
r<'commend 

and  we  honestly  do  not 
et  a 

)r  its  purpose.  It 
11-round  hay  and  pastur 
e know  of. 


SPECIAL  NOTICE 

ISBEUU’S  MIXTURE. — This  grade  contains  20  per 
cent  Alsike  and  the  balance  Timothy,  and  is  strictly 
the  best  mixture  you  can  buy,  and  you  should  not 
confuse  this  quality  with  cheaper  seed  as  it  is  im- 
possible to  offer  a like  grade  for  any  less  money. 
Price:  1 lb.,  35c:  3 lbs.,  90c,  prepaid. 

REGUUAR  MIXTURE. — This  grade  contains  10  per 
cent  Alsike  and  is  a grade  that  we  put  in  competition 
with  other  Mail  Order  Houses,  however,  our  seed  has 
been  carefuhy  cleaned,  it  is  of  Isbell  quality.  You  can 
depend  on  it/|as  being  O.  K.  Price:  1 lb.,  SOc;  3 lbs., 
loc,  prepaid. 


OPIR  PRICES  APPEAUi. — Unquestionably,  our  prices  are 
very  low.  Anyone  in  need  of  grass  seed  cannot  do.  better 
in  the  way  of  quality  or  price  than  to  buy  this  mixed 
seed.  We  are  saving  the  farmers  thousands  of  dollars 
every  year  on  their  grass  seed  bills  by  offering  these  im- 
mense values  in  Timothy  and  Alsike  mixed.  Get  our 
prices  and  see  our  samples  before  buying. 

Time  and  Rate  of  Seeding 

It  may  be  sown  either  in  the  spring  or  fall,  but  we  ad- 
vise spring  seeding.  It  can  be  sown  in  the  fall  without 
danger  of  winter  killing,  as  Alsike  is  the  hardiest  of  all 
clovers.  We  advise  seeding  at  the  rate  of  12  to  15  pounds 
of  seed  to  the  acre,  either  alone  or  with  oats  or  other 
small  grain  as  a nurse  crop'.  Isbell’s  Mix+ure  contains 
20  per  cent  Alsike  and  the  remainder  Timothy,  which  are 
the  proportions  for  best  seeding  purposes. 


Crimson  Clover 


Although  it  is  only  an  annual,  it  answers  the  same  pur- 
pnsf'  ns  the  Medium  Red  Clover  in  many  respects.  It  is 
rcm.-irl^abh . for  its  rapid  growth,  and  is  the  only 
Clov('r,  Avith  the  exception  of  Hubani  Sweet  Clover, 
ihnL  .\  i.'hl.s  n full  and  heavy  crop  the  first  year.  One  of 
imporinnt  features  is  its  great  value  as  a fer- 
er.  It  should  therefore  be  sown  with  all  spring 
in  for  the  purpose  of  reclaiming  worn-out  soil  and 
pmg  up  improved  land  to  its  fertility.  Also  much 
used  for  fall  pasture.  . Invaluable'  in  Southern 
‘s  for  fall  sowing  to '.pasture  in  the  early 
pring  or  plow  under.  Sow  12  to  15  lbs.  per 


JSBEUE’S  “BEUU’ 
!l)s.,  iiOc,  prepaid. 


BRANT).— Ub.,  35c:  3 


White  Dutch  Clover 

This  is  of  particular  value  in  mixtures 
in  permanent  pastures  and  lawns  and 
Avill  grow  on  almost  any  kind  of  soil, 
even  on  wet  and  moist  groun.d.  Being 
very  hardy  , and  of  creeping:  habit,  it 

B— --  will  also'  prevent  the  ground tfrom  be- 

ing-  .washed  away  -by  hea-\;y  rains. 
V-.  White  Clover  is  used  mainly 'for  sow- 

iO'S"  in  mixtures  with  other  grass  seeds, 
especially  with.'  Blue  Grass,  to  obtain 
permanent  pastures.  5 to  6 lbs.  per 

- ",  ISBEUL’S  “BEUU”  BRAN©.— Eb., 
hfX".'- ' 4 70e:  3 lbs.,  $2.00,  prepaid.  ■ ' 


The  Third  Cuttiitg^  Produced 
This  Wonderful  Yield  of  Hay. 


Northern  Alfalfa 

Withstands  The  Winters 


Hardy  Northern  Grown  Alfalfa 


Extremely  valuable  for  all  sections  where  Alfalfa  is 
g-rown.  This  seed  was  produced  in  Idaho,  Dakota 
and  Montana  from  fields  that  have  stood  there  thirty 
years,  living  through  ice  sheets  and 
temperatures  of  30  degrees  below  zero 
in  winter  and  hot  dry  wind  in  sum- 
mer. This  seed  is  bound  to  produce 
strong,  vigorous  plants.  Plants  have 
the  spreading  root  system  so  they  are 
valuable  in  sections  where  drainage  is 
not  perfect.  This  is  by  far  the  best 
strain  of  common  alfalfa  and  the 
seed  we  are  offering  you  is  very 
pure.  L,b.,  40c;  3 lbs.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 

Liscom  Alfalfa 

, Another  very  hardy  strain  of  Al- 
falfa belonging  to  the  same  species 
as  the  Grimm,  with  the  following 
distinct  characteristics. 

Cl)  Variegated  fiowers  from  green- 
ish white  to  deep  red. 

; (2)  Decidedly  branching  root  sys- 

tem. 

; (3)  Receding  crown  (the  crown 

is  underground,  so  protected  from 
alternate  freezing  and  thawing). 

> The  branching  root  system  instead 
of  a straight  tap  root  makes  Liscom 
adapted  to  growmg  on  shallow  soils. 

Yields  from  Lisc'^m  are  very  hea\0' 
in  both  hay  and  seed.  Our  seed  stock 
is  northern  grown  from  Dakota  and  Montana 
lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 

Hardy  Michigan  Alfalfa 

A limited  acreage  of  Michigan  Alfalfa  was  ctit  for  seed  this  year.  We  secured  the 
available  supply  and  for  the  first  time  can  offer  genuine  Michigan  grown  Alfalfa  seed  in 
quantity.  This  seed  is  especially  adapted  to  the  soil  and  climatic  conditions  of  states 
east  of  the  Mississippi  and  north  of  the  Ohio.  For  these  sections  it  is  more  hardy  than 
Idaho,  Montana,  or  Dakota  seed;  it  has  greater  stooling  cjualities,  being  similar  to  Grimm 
in  this  respect;  and  it  will  outyield  other  Alfalfa  from  one  to  three  tons  per  acre. 

Agricultural  authorities,  convinced  of  the  value  of  Alfalfa  in  the  economy  of  farming, 
are  strongly  urging  a more  general  use  of  this  greatest  of  all  forage  plants.  Some  farmers 
are  afraid  to  give  it  a trial.  They  have  seen  or  have  heard  of  failures  in  their  section 
and  they  do  not  care  to  risk  it.  It  is  true  that  there  have  been  failures  but  they  were 

probably  caused,  to  a great  extent,  by  the  seed.  Failure  will  invariably  result  from  the 

seeding  of  southern  or  foreign  grown  seed.  Buy  Michigan  grown  seed  and  insure  your  success. 

The  supply  of  Michigan  grown  seed  is  limited.  When  our  present  stock  is  exhausted 

there  is  no  more  to  be  had  until  after  next  harvest.  To  avail  yourself  of  this  opportunity 

to  secure  seed  that  will  eliminate  your  chances  for  a failure  with  alfalfa . you  must  order 
early.  Price,  postpaid:  Lb.,  45c;  3 lbs.,  $1.25. 


Alfalfa  can  be  grown  successfully  in  every  state  of  the 
Union,  it  succeeds  splendidly  in  all  sections  of  our  state. 
Alfalfa  produces  three  to  four  cuttings  per  season,  yielding 
3 to  7 tons  of  finest  hay  per  acre.  It  does  not  exhaust 
the  soil  but  enriches  it.  Alfalfa  is  worth  45  per  cent  more 
than  Clover  and  60  per  cent  more  than  Timothy.  The 
green  foraae  secured  from  an  acre  of  Alfalfa  for  the  sea- 
son is  approximately  double  that  of  Clover,  three  times 
that  of  Timothy,  and  five  times  that  of  Brome  Grass. 

Alfalfa  hay,  when  properly  fed,  is  much  more  valuable 
roughage  than  either  timothy  or  prairie  hay,  and  reduces 
the  cost  of  daily  ration  from  25  to  35  per  cent  when  sub- 
stituted for  timothy  or  prairie  hay  and  fed  with  corn 
and  oats. 

Grimm  Alfalfa 

The  Genuine  Minnesota  “Lyman” 
Strain, 

The  much  advertised  Grimm  Alfalfa 
is  truly  a wonderful  acquisition  to  the 
Northern  farmer.  Originated  in  Min- 
nesota by  Wendelin  Grimm  many 
years  ago — selected  from  the  hardiest 
plants  year  after  year  until  it  is  a 
fixed  type  of  extreme  vigor.  Th© 
crown  of  the  plant  is  receding,  so  is 
protected  by  the  surface  of  the  soil 
and  is  very  heavily  stooling,  one  root 
often  producing  300  to  400  shoots. 
Roots  are  fibrous  and  branching,  in- 
stead of  the  long  tap  root.  A variety 
especially  adapted  for  shallow  soil  in 
cold  regions.  The  fiowers  are  varie- 
gated— purple  predominating.  Some 
growers  report  larger  yields  of  Grimm 
than  other  strains,  giving  a leafier, 
finer  hay.  Our  seed  is  guaranteed 
genuine.  Isbell’s  “Bell  Brand”  Qual- 
ity, lb.,  75c;  3 lbs.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 


Isbell’s  “Bell  Brand”  Quality,  1 lb.,  65c;  3 


Cossack  Alfalfa 


92  Farm  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Cossack  Alfalfa  was  a selection  Prof.  Hansen  made  from  a single  plant  in  Siberia  about 
13  years  ago,  and  of  which  he  obtained  about  a half  teaspoonful  of  seed,  bringing  it  to 
South  Dakota  for  trial  and  multiplication.  The  plant  proved  to  be  superior  to  any  other 
variety  for  general  use.  It  is  absolutely  hardy  as  far  as  winter  killing  is  concerned,  as  it 
comes  from  a locality  whe^'e  it  goes  down  to  60  degrees  below  zero  in  the  winter  and  up 
to  115  in  the  summer  under  very  dry  conditions.  The  plant  is  characterized  by  a wide 
variation  of  color  in  its  flowers,  ranging  from  black  to  white  through  purple,  striped,  yel- 
low’, etc.  From  6 to  10  pounds  per  acre  is  sufficient  if  sown  broadcast  and  if  you  sow  in 
rows,  2 pounds  per  acre  is  enough.  Cost  of  seeding  per  acre  is  not  much  greater  than  with 
other  types,  so  it  will  certainly  pay  you  well  to  use  the  hardy  Cossack  type.  The  supply 
of  true  Cossack  seed  is  very  limited  so  order  early. 

Prices;  1 lb.,  $1.50;  5 lbs.,  .$6. .50.  postpaid. 

For  quantity  prices  on  Alfalfa  Seed  see  Current  Price  List. 


Michigan  Alfalfa  Has 
Great  Stooling  Qualities. 


Farm  Seeds  93 


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


A Splendid  Field  of  Alfalfa  on  Farm  of'  Chas.  Burcham,  Norveli,  3Iichigan. 


X>r>  TC  T?  a X> l\/f  C Alfalfa  wm  increase 

r HflvU'  U O 1:  /miVlO  the  value  of  your  farm 


With  one  good  field  of  Alfalfa  on  it  you  can  sell  any  farm — and  if  it  does  produce  Alfalfa  your  farm  is  too  good  to 

sell.  There  is  hardly  a farm  in  the  United  States  that  cannot  grow  Alfalfa  to  advantage.  We  are  helping  to  i..ako 

Alfalfa  possible  on  your  farm. 

Alfalfa  yields  3 to  7 tons  of  finest  hay  per  acre — and  yet  adds  .$100.00  per  acre  to  the  value  of  land  on  which  it  is 

grown.  In  feed  value  Alfalfa  hay  is  worth  60  per  cent  more  than  Timothy  and  45  per  cent  more  than  Red  Clover. 

Cases  are  known  where  farm  land  worth  hardly  $25.00  an  acre  has  increased  in  value  in  3 or  4 years  of  Alfalfa 
growing  to  $250.00  and  more. 


Selection  of  Seed 

The  grower  who  has  a perfect  stand 
In  the  spring  after  a hard  winter  has 
used  care  in  the  selection  of  Ids  seed. 

He  knows  that  the  origin  of  his  seed 
is  in  the  North  w'here  wdnters  are 
severe.  There  are  men  in  the  Isbell 
Company  who  have  made  a life  study 
of  growing  field  seeds  in  Michigan,  Min- 
nesota and  Dakota. 

The  seed  you  buy  from  us  is  taken 
from  Alfalfa  fields  that  have  stood  for 
years  under  the  severest  conditions  in 
these  states.  If  you  select  that  kind  of 
seed  for  your  planting,  you  will  get  a 
good  stand  to  start  with  and  you  will 
have  a good  stand  after  the  snow  goes 
in  the  spring.  You  will  have  a field 
that  will  “stand  the  winters”  and  not 
turn  yellow  and  die  out  the  second 
year  after  planting. 

Starting  the  Crop 

Alfalfa  succeeds  well  on  both  upland 
and  bottom  land,  but  is  much  more 
productive  on  the  bottom  land. 

Alfalfa  will  not  grow  on  land  having 
a very  compact  hardpan,  on  wet  un-  Inoculated 
drained  soi?  or  on  sour  or  acid  land. 

should  be  thoroughly  limed  and  drainage  pro- 
vided  before  seeding  Alfalfa.  Alfalfa  should  not  be  seeded 
on  fresh  plowing,  but  the  seed  bed  should  be  firm  with  the 
surface  in  good  tilth.  Seeding  may  be  done  in  the  spring 
or  tall,  hut  not  later  than  the  last  of  August  or  early 
unfavorable  soil  and  on  weedy  land  fall 
seeding  will  probably  give  best  results. 


Inoculation  Increases 
Yield 

To  make  success  with  Alfalfa  still 
more  certain  inoculate  your  seed.  This 
process  not  only  increases  the  benefit 
which  the  plants  impart  to  the  soil, 
but  makes  the  plant  itself  healthier  and 
stronger  growing  and  increases  the 
yield  of  hay. 

The  illustration  shows  the  difference 
between  two  plants,  tue  large  one  is 
from  inoculated  seed,  the  small  one 
was  not  inoculated.  Other"’''ise  each 
had  the  same  chance  for  development, 
they  are  same  age  and  grown  in  the 
same  soil.  To  inoculate  eliicicntly  and 
easily,  use  Bell  Brand  Inoculation, 
which  we  can  n ail  you  or  send  with 
your  seed  at  following  prices;  1 small 
bottle  (for  30  lbs.  of  seed),  90c,  post- 
paid; 1 large  bottle  (60  lbs.  seed),  $1.75. 

After  Care  of  the  Crop 

If  the  leaves  turn  yellow  or  rust 
badly,  or  if  severely  attacked  by  in- 
serts, or  if  weeds  grow  rank,  and  shade 
the  young  plants,  it  should  be  dipped. 
Do  not  pasture  late  in  the  fall  or  dur- 
ing the  winter.  Do  not  pasture  until 
the  Alfalfa  becomes  thoroughly  established. 

The  Alfalfa  crop  should  be  cut  whenever  5 or  10  per 
cent  of  the  planis  are  in  blossom.  Even  a better  method 
of  telling  when  to  mow  is  to  watch  the  base  of  the  plant 
and  cut  whenever  the  little^  buds  show  that  a new  grovirth 
is  started. 


Not  Inoculated 


twenty  pounds  of  seed  should  be  sown  per 
broadcast  or  drilled.  Care  should  be  used  not 
to  plant  too  deeply,  as  the  seeds  are  verv  small,  and  yet 
they  must  not  be  left  on  top  of  the  soil. 


Allow  the  plants  to  wilt,  but  not  to  become  too  dry  in 
the  swath,  then  rake  and  cure  in  bunches.  Stack  or  put 
in  the  barn  when  cured,  which  will  be  in  about  one  week 
after  mowing,  depending  upon  the  weather  conditions. 


Alfalfa  Increased  the  Value  of  These  Acres  a Hundred-fold. 
It  Will  do  the  Same  for  Yours. 


94  Farm  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Use  “BELL  BRAND”  INOCULATION 


Hastens  Afaturit]f  Increases  the  Yield 

Builds  Up  the  Land  Enriches  the  Soil 
Improves  ths  Feeding  Value 


PRICES 

Siifluieiit  for  30  lbs.  of  seed  

.Suttieient  for  60  lbs.  of  seed  

I'ive-GO  lb,  sizes  for  .‘jlS.OO,  all  postpaid. 


,$0.90 
. i.-is 


INSURE  YOUR 
CROP 


When  ordering',  state  ciop  to  be  inoculated.  Tlioi 
is  a different  bacteria  for  each  legume,  as  follows; 
Red  Clover  Crimson  Clover  Navy  Beans 

Alfalfa  Soy  Beans  Sweet  Peas 

Sweet  Clover  Cowpeas  Garden  Peas 

Alsike  Clover  Field  Beans  Vetch,  etc. 

Inoculation  of  Seed 


As  the  transfer  of  soil  is  not  only  dangerous,  but  un- 
certain, because  so  few  of  the  germs  ever  get  down  to 

tlie  root  of  the  plant,  scientists  began  experimenting 

with  artificial  cultures,  to  develop  bacteria  that  could 

be  applied  directly  1o  the  seed.  In  this  they  were  successful,  as  it  was  found  that  germs  could  be  taken  direct  from 
the  nodules  of  the  legumes  and  bred  and  developed  in  a vegetable  media  in  a laboratory.  A few  years’  trial  proved 
that  legumes  inoculated  with  this  laboratory  grown  bacteria  would  de^/elop  nodules  much  quicker  and  in  far  larger 
quantities  than  was  possible  by  the  use  of  soil  from  another  field.  When  seed  is  inoculated  the  germs  are  placed 
right  on  the  incipient  root  of  the  plant,  where  they  belong,  and  inoculation  is  sure  and  certain. 


Simply  Moisten 
the  Seed— Follow 
Our  Very  Simple 
Directions. 

Benefits  of 
Inoculation 

The  principal  rea- 
sons for  inoculation 
can  be  stated  in  five 
short  paragraphs,  viz; 

First:  Inoculated 

gumes  take  nitrogen  from  the  air  to 
supply  the  plant,  resulting  in  faster 
growth,  earlier  maturity,  and  larger  cfOps- 

Second:  Inoculated  legumes  take  up 

more  nitrogen  than  the  plant  requires,  the 
surplus  inuring  to  the  benefit  of  future  crops. 

Third:  Inoculated  legumes  develop  larger  root-systems  than 
when  not  inoculated  and  therefore  reach  the  immense  stores 
of  potash  and  phosphorus  in  the  subsoil,  bringing  them  up  to 
supply  the  plant.  When  the  roots  and  stubble  decay,  these 
elements  return  to  the  soil  in  a form  available  to  future  crops. 

Fourth:  Inoculated  legumes,  by  taking  their  nitrogen  from 

the  air,  save  the  soil.  When  not  inoculated  they  drain  the  soil 
of  its  nitrogen  just  the  same  as  wheat  or  timothy  or  other  non- 
leguminous  plants. 

Fifth:  Inoculated  legumes  contain  more  proteid  matter  than 
when  not  inoculated,  greatly  increasing  their  feeding  value. 


Some  Farmers  Say: 

clover  will  inoculate  itself.”  It  may  if  there  are  virile  germs  in  the  soil'. 
That  i-s,  if  the  same  land  has  previously  grown  a successful  crop  of 
inoculated  clover  of  the  same  kind,  and  the  germs  are  still  living. 

But  in  many  cases  they  ha^'e  died  on  account  of  souring  of 
the  soil.  They  cannot  live  in  an  acid  soil.  There  are  a few 
localities  where'  clover  succeeds  so  well  that  inoculation 
is  not  nece.ssary,  but  these  sections  ai'e  scarce.  Take  the 
country  over  and  there  is  not  one  acre  out  of  fifty  that 
has  ^nou.gh  virile  germs  to  inoculate  a clover  crop,  even 
if  the  same  kind  of  clover  has  been  grown  on  it. 

Furthermore,  it  is  very  doubtful  whether  one  previous 
growing  of  clover  will  permeate  the  soil  with 
germs,  especially  if  the  previous  crop  was  not 
artificially  inoculated.  From  three  tO'  five  years’ 
continuous  cultivation  is  required  in  most  le- 
gumes, to  secure  a thoroughly  inoculated  soil, 
and  clover  is  no  exception.  At  the  best,  nat- 
ural inoculation  is  slow  and  always  uncertain. 
It  is  therefore  best  in  all  cases  to  artificially 
inoculate,  with  pure,  high-bred  culture. 


For  only  25c  to  40c  per  acre,  you  can  insure 
your  stand  of  Clover,  Alfalfa,  Sweet  Clover,  etc. 
You  cannot  afford  to  take  chances  when  the 
cost  is  so  little.  Include  Inoculation  in  your 
order  without  fail. 


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


Farm  Seeds  95 


dX7'T7I?'T'  THE  GREATEST  SOIL  RENOVATOR 

O W Jj/Hr  1 W V HrJCV  HAY  AND  PASTURE  CROP 


By  proving’  its  great  value  on  so  many  farms,  Sweet  Clover  is  steadily  eom-: 
ing  into  its  rightful  place  as  one  of  the  foremost  legume  crops.  It  provides 
the  quickest  and  cheapest  way  to  make  unfertile  soils  fertile.  Sweet  Clover 
. will  thrive  well  even  on  extremely  poor  soil  and  bring  it  up  to  grow 
more  profitable  crops.  In  feeding  value  it  is  second  only  to  Alfalfa. 

■ ISBELL’S  CUBRENT  PRICE  LIST  OF  FAK^I  SEEDS  QUOTES 
SWEET  CLOVER  IN  QUANTITY. 

Advantages  of  Sweet  Clover 

Like  Alfalfa,  it  is  rich  in  protein. 

Will  not  bloat  cattle  or  sheep. 

Equal  to  Alfalfa  for  pasture. 

Is  a great  milk  producer. 

Furnishes  early  spring  pasture. 

Fits  well  in  the  crop  rotation. 

It  is  a great  soil  enriching-  crop. 

Better  than  any  of  the  common  clovers 
as  a green  manure  crop. 

Is  a valuable  plant  for  honey  bees. 

Prepares  the  soil  for  Alfalfa.  , 

Roots  are  soft  and  give  no  trouble  in  plowing. 

Its  roots  decay  rapidly,  adding  much  nitrogen 
and  humus  tc<  the  soil. 

Will  produce  a crop  in  all  parts  of  the  U.  S. 


Two  Hay 
Season  May 
Sweet  Clover 


Crops  in  One 
be  had  From 


Will  grow  under  conditiona  where  Clover  and  Alfalfa  fail: 
(a)  On  low,  wet,  alkali  and  acid  soils,  (b)  On  hard,  com- 
pact soils,  (c)  On  poor  soils,  especially  where  there  is  lime. 

USES  OF  THE  CROP. — One  of  the  advantages  of  Sweet 
Clover  lies  in  its  ability  to  make  a quick  growth  in  the 
spring.  In  the  North  a crop  may  be  taken  off  as  early 
as  the  middle  of  June.  Crops  should  be  pastured  as  soon 
as  plants  reach  a height  of  5 to  6 inches.  The  second 
season  in  the  North  two  hay  crops  or  one  hay  and  one 
seed  crop  may  be  obtained.  In  the  South  two  hay  crops 
and  a seed  crop.  When  a permanent  pasture  is  wanted 
seedjngs  are  usually  made  for  two  successive  seasons. 

AS  A FERTILIZER. — Adds  an  immense  amount  of 
humus  and  nitrogen  to  the  soil.  It  will  inoculate  the 
soil  for  Alfalfa  as  the  bacteria  which  works  on  its  roots 
is  the  same  as  the  Alfalfa  Bacteria.  If  simply  left  to 
grow  up  and  drop  back  for  a few  years,  it  will  work 
wonders  for  the  land.  The  large  roots  help,  greatly  in 
breaking  up  and  improving  the  texture  of  hard  soils. 
If  your  soil  is  not  fertile,  you  should  take  the  best  means 
to  make  it  so  at  the  least  expense  of  time  and  labor. 
Sweet  Clover  will  fill  the  bill. 


Yellow  Blossom  Sweet  Clover 

(3IeIilotus  Officinalis— Biennial.) 

The  Yellow  Blossom  type  is  very  similar  tO'  that  of  the 
White  Blossom,  but  is  not  nearly  so  valuable  as  a nitrogen 
or  humus  builder  and  is  more  especially  adapted  as  a hay 
or  pasture  crop. 

In  late  years,  this  type  has  been  meeting  with  great  fa- 
vor as  a hay  and  pasture  crop  and  it  will  be  found  that 
the  plant  is  more  palatable  to  live  stock  as  it  contains 
less,  cumarin  and  does  not  have  so  bitter  a tastei.  It  is 
not  a rank  grower;  more  on  the  order  of  Alfalfa; 

For  those  w'ho  wish  to  use  Sweet  Clover  for  pasture,  hay 
and  bee  purpose.^  we  would  by  all  means  advise  the  use 
of  the  Yellow  Blossom  type.  It  will  give  you  very  satis- 
factory results  and  should  be  more  generally  used. 

Lh.,  40c;  3 lbs.,  $1.00,  postpaid.  Prices  on  larger 

quantities,  see  our  Current  Price  List. 

White  Blossom  Sweet  Clover 


STARTING  THE  CROP.— Sweet  Clover  may  be  seeded 
in  either  spring  or  fall,  but  -where  winters  are  severe,  we 
recommend  spring  seeding.  This  may  be  done  either  early 
or  late  and  with  or  without  a nurse  crop.  Start  with  a 
firm,  fine  seed  bed.  Use  18  lbs.  of  seed  per  acre. 

HABIT  OF  GROWTH. — Sweet  Clover  resembles  Alfalfa 
in  appearance  and  habit  of  growth  when  young,  but  it 
grows  much  taller,  and  is  a great  drought  resister.  It 
will  thrive  on  soils  too  poor  for  Alfalfa  or  other  crops, 
on  all  types  of  soil  from  light  sand  and  gravel  to  heavy 
clay.  It  withstands  cold  and  drought  remarkably  well. 

SWEET  CLOTER  SEE';!.— Sweet  Clover  seed  is  rather 
hard  shelled.  We  therefore,  run  the  seed  through  a scar- 
ifying process  which  greatly  increases  the  germination  and 
insures  you  of  a good  st^d.  Our  stocks  are  Northern 
grown  of  the  very  purest  duality  .which  cannot  be  bet- 
tered anywhere  at  any  price. 


(Melilotus  Alba — Biennial.) 

The  White  Blossom  variety  is  the  one  most  generally 
used  and  is  the  type  most  valuable  as  a soil  renovator  and 
general  purpose  crop. 

It  is  a very  rank  grower,  which  makes  it  especially  val- 
uable for  plowing  under  as  a green  manure  crop,  and  it 
is  aiso  a very  heavy  nitrogen  builder. 

When  used  as  a pasture  crop,  the  stock  should  h©  turned 
in  on  it  while  young  and  tender  and  at  this  stage  is  very 
palata.ble  to  all  live  stock  and  a longing  taste  is  acquired 
for  it. 

No  other  crop  will  add  as  much  fertility  to  the  soil  as 
a feed  crop;  ranks  on  par  to  that  of  Alfalfa.  As  a hay 
crop  it  will  yield  more  per  acre  than  any  other  type  and 
is  conceded  to  be  the  most  desirable  under  average  con- 
ditions. Lh.,  40c;  3 lb?-.,  $1.00,  postpaid.  For  quantity 
prices  see  Isbell’s  Price  List. 


Sweet' Uleyer-.  Hay  Equals  Alfalfa  in  Feeding  Value. 


!t6  Farm  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


THE  WONDERFUL  NEW  HUBAM 

Most  Valuable  New  Forage  Plant 


A very  rapid  grower,  reacLlng  from  5 to  10  feet  in  height  in  one 
season.  Matures  in  from  4 to  7 nronths  from  seeding,  eliminating 
one  year  in  the  crop  rotation.  Produces  a hay  crop  within  3 to  4 
months.  Hay  and  pasture  equal  to  Alfalfa  in  feeding  value.  The 
greatest  soil  builder  known.  An  ideal  cover  crop  for  orchards.  A 
boon  to  bee  keepers,  Hubam  hone.y  grades  extra  fancy.  A very 
profitable  seed  crop. 


Seed  crop  a money  maker.  The 

most  money  from  Hubam  is  made 
from  a seed  crop.  It  will  ma- 
ture in  from  4 to  7 months  from 
time  of  seeding  and  is  a heavy 
seed  prodiicer  in  a wide  range  of 
climates.  The  average  yield  is  10 
bushels  or  600  pounds  of  seed  per 
acre.  Seed  has  been  selling  as 
high  as  ?5.00  per  pound,  but  at 
$1.50  per  pound  it  gives  you  a 
gross  profit  of  $000.00  per  acre. 
Suppose  it  gets  as  cheap  as  Red 
Clover,  say  25c  per  pound,  a gros.s 
profit  of  $150.00  per  acre  is  not 
to  be  despised. 


NOT  HARD  TO  START 

How  to  seed  it.  Hubam  will 
grow  most  anywhere  but  like 
other  legumes  prefers  a sweet  soil. 
An  application  of  lime  will  in- 
crease the  crop  materially.  For 
a seed  crop  it  is  best  to  drill  thc- 
seed  in  rows  from  16  to  36  inches 
wide,  depending  on  the  method  of 
cultivation  you  are  to  use.  Sow 
at  the  rate  of  2 pounds  per  acre 
and  cultivate  enough  to  keep  the 
weeds  down.  For  hay  or  pasture 
purposes  broadcast  8 to  10  pounds 
of  seed  in  small  grain. 


A part  of  Mr,  U.  E.  Sedgwick’s,  Jackson  Co.,  3Iich.,  li  acre  field  of  Hubam. 


ITS  AN  ANNUAL  PLANT. 

Origination.  An  Annual  White  Blossom  Sweet  Clover  has  been 
growing  in  a few  Alabama  counties  for  several  years.  Up  until 
about  four  years  ago  little  or  no  attention  was  paid  it.  It  was 
left  to  Prof.  Hughes  of  the  Iowa  State  College  to  discover  the 
wonderful  possibilities  of  the  plant.  By  sending  packets  of  a few 
seeds  each  to  state  expeiiment  stations  and  commercial  seedsmen,  he 
brought  about  a multiplication  of  seed  so  that  this  year,  for  the 
first  time,  it  can  be  offered  the  planter  at  a price  he  can  afford  tot 
pay.  In  recognition  of  Prof.  Plughes’  work  and  the  state  from 
which  it  originated  this  plant  has  been  named  Hubam,  a contrac- 
tion of  Hughes  and  Alabama. 

WILL  GROW  MOST  ANYWHERE. 

Its  Uses.  Hubam  has  an  important  place  among  the  leguminous 
crops  of  the  United  States.  When  sown  with  wheat,  rye,  oats  or 
barley:  used  as  a nurse  crop  with  clovers,  etc.,  or  seeded  alone, 
it  affords  an  excellent  fall  pasture  or  a hay  crop  equal  in  feeding 
value  to  alfalfa.  As  a green  manure  for  plowing  under  it  is  un- 
rivaled, in  fact,  it  is  now  considered  to  be  the  greatest  soil  builder 
known.  Its  wonderful  quick  growth  is  its  superiority  over  other 
clovers  and  alfalfa,  giving  in  one  year’s  growth  the  same  results 
Showing  Remarkable  Growth  of  Hubam  attained  by  the  others  in  two  years,  thereby  saving  one  entire  year 

Field  Seeded  April  20,  Photographed  July  20,  in  your  crop  rotation.  It  will  grow  on  most  any  soil  that  is  not 

sour  and  like  the  biennial  sweet  clover  and  alfalfa  is 
drought  resistant.  When  planted  in  rows  and  cultivated 


. COKNAIR  FARMS,  Chesaning,  Michigan. 

“After  tiro  years  of  experimenting  under  vari- 
ous conditions  I am  convinced  that  Hubam  has 
an  important  place  among  the  leguminous  crops 
in  Michigan.  When  sown  with  wheat,  rye,  oats 
or  barley;  as  a nurse  crop  with  June  clover,  alsike 
and  timothy,  or  alone  it  affords  an  excellent  fall 
pasture  or  a hay  crop  equal  to  alfalfa  in  feeding 
value.  Like  alfalfa  or  the  biennial  sweet  clover 
it  is  more  drought  resistant  than  June  clover  or 
«/siA-e.”— FRED  F-.  CORNAIR. 


A SEED  CROP  IN  SIX  MONTHS. 

Harvesting  a seed  crop.  The  seed  crop  may  be  cut 
with  an  ordinary  grain  binder.  It  is  a good  plan  to  cover 
the  pans  with  a canvas  to  save  the  seed  which  shatters 
off.  Bulletin  No.  836  of  the  U.  S.  Department  of  Agricul- 
ture, entitled  “Harvesting  and  Threshing  Sweet  Clover 
Crops”,  goes  into  the  subject  quite  thoroughly  and  you 
should  write  for  a copy  if  you  contemplate  saving  a seed 
crop.  After  cutting  it  should  be  shocked  like  grain  and 
left  standing  for  a week  or  ten 
days  before  threshing. 

PAYS  SI 50  to  $900 
PER  ACRE. 


will  produce  a heavy  seed  crop. 

A HAY  CROP  IN  FIVE  MONTHS 

Hubam  as  a hay  crop.  Heretofore  seed  has  been  too 
scarce  for  this  plant  to  be  grown  extensively  for  anvthing 
but  seed  purposes.  Thorough  tests  have  been  made,"  how- 
ever, and  these  show  the  hay  to  be  equal  to  that  of 
alfalfa  and  all  stock  like  it.  Even  the  threshed  straw  is 
palatable  and  very  nutritious.  Seeded  early  in  the  spring 
on  fall  wheat  or  with  oats  it  will  come  on  after  the 
gram  is  cut  and  by  the  first  of  August  will  make  a heavy 
hay  crop.  Its  manner  of  growth  is  different  from  other 
legumes.  From  the  field  photograph  you  can  see  that 
the  leaves  are  borne  very  close  to  the  ground,  making  a 
heavy  foliage  and  giving  an  extra  tonnage  per-  acre. 
Nor  IS  the  hay  coarse,  especially  when  seeded  rather 
heavy,  say  S to  10  pounds  per  acre.  The  price  of  the 
seed  is  down  now  so  that  you  cannot  afford  to  buy  hay 
if  you  have  a place  where  Hubam  Clover  can  be  seeded. 
It  will  re-  seed  if  wanted  to  stand  the  se- 
cond year.  or  is  easily  eradicated  by  cul- 

tivation. 

Planted  April  26th.  Photo- 
graph taken  Augrust  15th. 
Height  5 feet  6 inches. 


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


Farm  Seeds  97 


ANNUAL  WHITE  SWEET  CLOVER 

Hubam  is  the  Greatest  of  All  Clovers 


BUILD  UP  YOUR  LAND. 

A wonderful  soil  builder.  Perhaps  its  greatest  value 
is  as  a soil  builder  and  improver.  It  takes  nitrogen  from 
the  air  and  stores  it  in  the  ground.  As  a green  manure 
for  plowing  under  it  is  unsurpassed.  Can  you  imagine 
anything  better  than  a plant  that  will  produce  six  times 
as  much  nitrogenous  material  by  weight  as  red  clover? 
Hubam  does  that,  increasing  the  productivity  of  your 
land  from  twenty-five  to  thirty-three  and  one-third  per 
cent.  And  you  do  not  lose  a crop  waiting  for  Hubam  to 
do  its  work.  Simply  seed  it  with  small  grain  in  the 
spring.  Take  off  your  grain  crop  and  by  August  you 
have  a growth  of  from  3 to  7 feet  ready  to  be  plowed 
under  or  to  be  cut  for  hay. 

A BOON  FOR  BEE  KEEPERS. 

A valtiable  plant  for  bees.  When  in  bloom  the  plant  is 
literally  covered  with  white  flowers.  It  starts  blooming 
in  June  and  continues  till  frost.  Even  when  the  plants 
are  covered  Avith  ripe  seed  there  are  still  plenty  of 
blooms  left,  mrking  it  one  of  the  greatest  of  bee  pas- 
tures. Hubam  Honey  is  noAV  con.sidered  to  be  the  finest 
on  the  market.  It  is  similar  to  alfalfa  honey  but  lighter 
in  color  and  of  a milder  flavor.  Bee  men  are  very 
enthusiastic  over  it  and  if  you  keep  bees  you  should  by 
all  means  buy  a feAV  pounds  of  seed  and  have  a con- 
stant and  abundant  flow  of  honey  from  June  until  frost. 

A FORE-RUNNER  TO  ALFALFA. 

Prepares  the  soil  for  Alfalfa.  Sweet  Clover  inoculates 
the  ground  for  alfalfa.  If  you  contemplate  seeding  al- 
falfa in  the  fall  its  a good  plan  to  precede  with  Hubam. 
Tour  ground  Avill  be  in  ideal  condition  to  receive  the 
alfalfa  and  as  Hubam  is  an  annual  it  Avill  not  interfere 
with  the  alfalfa  in  any  manner. 

DO  YOU  NEED  PASTURE? 

Makes  grood  pasture.  Its  great  value  as  a pasture  plant 
is  found  in  being  able  to  have  a good  pasture  the  same 
season  a grain  crop  is  taken  from  the  land.  Hubam  is 
very  resistant  to  drought  and  when  other  pastures  are 
drying  up  will  thrive  and  make  a heavy  growth  even 
Ihou.gh  it  .may  be  pastured  heavily.  It  will  not  bloat 
stock  and  is  a great  milk  producer. 

BUY  GUARANTEED  SEED. 

Remember  please  that  S.  M.  Isbell  & Co.,  guarantee 
their  Hubam  Seed  to  be  Genuine  Hubam,  Annual  White 
Blossom  Sweet  Clover.  It  is  not  adulterated  in  any 
manner.  Our  seed  is  true,  clean,  plump,  and  high-grade 
in  every  respect.  Guaranteed  purity  and  germination 
tests  are  marked  on  each  bag.  Furthermore,  it  was  all 
groAvn  here  in  Michigan,  making  it  hardier  and  earlier 
maturing  than  seed  grown  in  sections  farther  south. 


IH  B.'.M  fiRCiWX  ID  Mil.  1..  E.  f^Ki)G\i  ScK. 

.1A<  5CX1N  (’OC-NTV.  JIK  lIKiAN. 

V ilh  j'orii  plaiiid'  in  row**  o j'«  ef 
a]tacd.  \pii!  ■idlli,  using  (<  poiii^ds  «i!‘  s«'cd 
<»ii  I'i  sj<‘»«‘s.  Cull i\ .:G‘<I  <5  times.  Cut  Inr 
S“ed  \AitIi  binder  >epu‘i>jber  \ .eld 

T.'lbd  itcHimi.s  ol  .se(‘d  «iii  I'?  acres. 


Hubam  Cut  for  Hay. 


4a  YEARS  OF  SQUARE  DEALING. 

In  the  seed  business  43  years  is  our  record.  During 
that  time  Ave  have  sold  seed  to  millions  of  planters,  and 
Ave  have  established  a reputation  that  we  are  proud  of. 
In  our  files  are  hundreds  of  letters  from  our  customers 
and  friends  testifying  to  the  pleasure  and  satisfaction 
to  be  had  from  buying  and  planting  Isbell’s  Seeds.  | 

Buy  your  Hubam  Seed  as  Avell  as  other  Farm  and  , 
Vegetable  Seeds  direct  from  the  groAvers. 


BUY  SEED  DIRECT  FROM  GROWERS 

We  grow  Hubam.  After  a thorough  investigation  of 
the  merits  of  this  plant,  Ave  decided  to  grow  Hubam  for 
seed  purposes.  Acting  accordingly,  Ave  purchased  stock 
seed  direct  from  the  Michigan  Agricultural  College  and 
put  out  quite  an  acreage  the  past  season.  The  seed  we 
offer  you  Avas  grown  here  in  Michigan.  Northern,  grown. 
Hubam  is  hardier  and  matures  earlier  than  Southern 
grown  seed.  Be  sure  to  buy  Northern  grown  seed  for 
hardiness  and  earlincss.  The  seed  of  the  new  annual 
SAveet  Clover  is  identical  in  appearance  to  that  of  the 
biennial  type,  so  it  is  necessary  that  you  know  the 
origination  of  your  seed  to  guard  against  intentional  or 
unintentional  adulteration.  We  guarantee'  our  seed  tO) 
be  the  genuine  Annual  White  Blossom  Sweet  Clover. 
See  Current  Price  List  for  prices. 


OUR  CUSTOMERS  EXPRESS  APPRECLATION. 

“When  I -first  sent  to  yon  it  was  because  I heard  a neigh- 
bor say,  ‘I  surely  believe  that  every  one  of  Isbell’s  seeds  I 
put  in  the  ground  came  up.’  I’ve  sent  to  you  ever  stnee  and 
I know  that  your  seeds  mean  a great 
deal  to  me  for  I can  always  depend 
on  them.’’—i^lRS.  J.  SOUFFRON, 
Belmont,  Mich. 


98  Farm  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


l’r((M‘s  Subject  t<>  .Market  Changes.  Ask  for  our  Current  Farm  Seed  Price  List. 

Timothy 


ISBELL’S  PASTURE  AND  MEADOW  MIXTURES 

The  demand  for  a mixture  of  grasses  and  clovers  suitable  for  a permanent  pasture  and  meadow  is  ever  increasing  and 
through  our  43  years  experience  in  the  Seed  Business,  we  do  not  believe  that  anyone  has  a better  mixture  or  one  that 
will  suit  that  particular  soil  for  which  it  is  intended  any  bettor.  We  have  given  it  much  thought  and  study  and 

with  the  advice  and  suggestions  from  our  state  colleges,  we  know  that  we  have  a 
mixture  that  will  perfectly  suit  your  needs. 

We  mix  the  seeds  ourselves  and  only  the  best  quality  is  used,  and  these  mixtures 
are  particularly  well  adapted  to  the  soils  we  mention  below. 

By  ordering  these  mixtures,  you  will  get  the  best  grass  and  clover  combination 
that  money  will  buy  and  you  will  profit  greatly  by  using  them  insomuch  "as  they 
suit  that  type  of  soil  to  which  they  are  adapted.  Price:  1 lb.,  50c;  3 lbs,',  Jpl.SO, 
postpaid.  See  Current  List  for  prices  on  quantities. 

Grass  and  Clover  Mixtures  for  Meadows 

No.  1.  For  average  soils.  More  used  than  any  other. 
No:  2.  For  high,  dry  lands  and  grav'elly  soilsi. 
No.  3.  For  moist  and  rich  soils,  subject  to 
overflow. 

No.  4.  For  top  seeding  on  marshes  or  swamps; 
will  stand  considerable  water  and  overflow. 


Grass  and  Clover  Mixtures  for 
Pastures 

No.  5.  For  medium  soils. 


No.  6.  For  high,  dry,  gravelly  soils. 
No.  7.  For  moist  and  very  rich  soils. 

No.  8.  For  orchards,  woody 
and  shady  pastures. 


Kentucky  Blue  Grass 


The  most  widely  known  of  all  natural  grasses,  which  does  well  everywhere 
and  can  be  found  in  almost  every  part  of  our  broad  country.  It  is  grown  more 
for  pasture  than  for  hay,  as  it  starts  to  grow  unusually  early  in  spring  and  pro- 
vides good  feed  in  May  and  June  in  our  Northern  States,  and  produces  a good  growth 
until  the  ground  freezes.  This  grass  is  very  hardy  and  neither  injured  by  the  cold 
nor  by  dry  weather,  hot  sun,  the  tramping  of  hoofs  or  close  mowing.  It  is  suited  to 
any  variety  of  soil,  but  seems  to  succeed  best  on  moist,  rich  land.  Used  extensively 
for  lawns.  ISBELL’S  “BELL”  BRAND.— 1 Ib.,  60c;  3 lbs.,  $1.65,  prepaid. 


Canadian  Blue  Grass 


own  extensively  for  pasture  and  hay.  WMl 

- ’ - -----  - - 55c;  3 lbs., 


1 lb. 


$1.50, 


.V  celebrated  Canadian  variety,  where  it 
thrive  in  any  soil  and  under  practically  any  weather  conditions, 
prepaid. 

Orchard  Grass 

A most  valuable  grass  for  pasture  and  hay  land  and  on  account  of  its  earliness  very  valuable 
for  permanent  pastures,  as  it  furnishes  the  first  green  bite  in  the  spring  and  the  last  in  the 
fall,  is  quick  to  recover  from  close  cropping  and  even  thrives  better  the  more  it  is  cropped, 
(fives  rich  pastures  till  late  in  the  fall.  It  will  stand  the  drought.  It  is  well  suited  for  shady 
places,  such  as  orchards  and  groves.  Richer  feed  than  Timothy  and  outlives  it.  Sow  15  lbs. 
per  acre.  ISBELL’S  “BELL”  BKuAND. — 1 lb.,  40c;  3 lbs.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 

Bromus  Inermis 

Bromus  Inermis  or  Brome  Grass  has  proved  a great 
success.  It  forms  a leafy,  compact  turf  and  does  well  for 
pasture  and  hay.  A very  quick  grass  to  start.  Will 
make  green  verdure  in  4 weeks.  It  makes  hay  of  about  the 
same  quality  as  timothy  and  yields  well.  Stands  drought 
best  of  any  of  our  cultivated  grasses.  We  recommended 
some  years  ago  that  the  seed  be  sown  with  one-third  to 
one-half  seeding  of  oats  (which  should  be  cut  green  and 
very  high  stubble  left)  instead  of  alone.  In  this  way  15 
lbs.  to  the  acre  is  sufficient,  as  the  oats  assist  in.  keeping 
down  the  weeds. 

ISBELL’S  “BELL”  BRAND.— 1 lb.,  45c;  3 lbs.,  $1.25, 
prepaid. 

Perennial  Rye  Grass 

This  variety  is  used  exclusively  for  pastures  and  lawns; 
succeeds  well  in  shady  places.  Has  giv^en  excellent  satis- 
faction wherever  tried.  It  is  especially  adapted  for  pas- 
tures, as  it  will  endure  close  cropping,  and  is  of  strong 
and  quick  successive  aftergrowth.  English  Rye  Grass 
produces  an  abundance  of  foliage,  which  remains  bright 
and  green  throughout  the  season.  Sow  20  to  25  lbs.  per 
acre 

ISBELL’S  “BELL”  BRAND. — 1 lb.,  30c;  3 lbs.,  80c. 


Meadow  Fescue 

Also  known  as  English  Bine  Grass. 

We  regard  this  as  one  of  the  most 
valuable  grasses  for  it  adapts  itself  to 
different  conditions  of  soil  and  climate, 
it  produces  a great  amount  of  early 
and  late  feed  of  good  quality  and  yields 
heavily.  As  a pasture  grass  it  is  particularly  valuable,  be- 
ing one  of  the  earliest  in  the  spring  and  latest  in  fall,  and 
nev'^er  freezes  out  or  winter-kills.  About  18  to  22  lbs.  of 
seed  should  be  sown  per  acre. 

ISBELL’S  “BELL”  BRAND.— 1 lb.,  45c;  3 Ibs.,  $1.20. 
prepaid. 

Red  Top  or  Herd’s  Grass 


FANCY  SOLID  SEED.— This  is  well  adapted  to  North- 
ern States.  Suitable  to  the  meadow  and  pasture  mixture. 
Adapts  itself  to  any  soil,  but  produces  best  results  on 
moist,  rich  soils,  where  it  grows  2 to  2 feet  high.  One 
of  the  fev’  grasses  that  will  stand  a slightly  sour  soil. 
For  pasture,  8 to  If)  lbs.  per  acre.  . Often  sown  with 
timothy  and  clover. 

ISBELL’S  “BELL”  BRAND.— 1 lb.,  45c;  3 lbs.,  $L20. 


Order  by  Number  Only,  We 
advise  seeding  at  the  rate  of 
IS  to  25  lbs.  per  acre. 


-As  a crop  to  cut  for  hay,  Timothy  is  probably  surpassed  by  no  other  grass 
now  culti\atp<l.  If  sown  alone  i(  requires  8 to  12  pounds  per  acre.  It  is  usually 
sown  with  other  grasses  about  one-half  to  one-third  of  the  above  amount.  Can 
be  .sown  in  either  fall  or  si)r'ng.  Timothy  Seed  is  one  of  our  specialties,  we  sell 
many  car-loads  of  seed  annually  to  other  seed  houses,  besides  the  great  quan- 
tities required  for  our  regular  trade.  Michigan  grown  Timothy  Seed  is  of 
superior  ciuality  and  will  suit  the  most  critical  buyer. 

ISBELL’S  “BELL  BRAND”  TIMOTHY. — This  is  the  very  best  grade  of  extra 
recleaned  seed  and  is  positively  the  purest  on  the  market.  Lb.,  30c,  postpaid. 

ISBELI/S  “JAXON  BR.\ND”  TI3IOTHY.— Lb.,  25c,  postpaid. 


ISBELL’S  PURE  GRASS  SEED 


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


Farm  Seeds  99 


Our  Michigan  Grown  Corn  Is  Safely  Out  of  the  Way  Before  Frost. 


IsbelFs  Quick  Maturing  Field  Corn 


It  is  Very  Important  That  You  Plant  Only  Michigan  Grown  Selected  Early  Seed  Corn 

V»  KY  ISBELL’S  SEED  COKN  WILL  MAKE  YOUR  BANK  ACCOUNT  GROW. 

Corn  is  the  most  important  crop  on  every  farm  in  the  gr’^at  Corn  Belt  of  the  U.  S.  You  can  makei  it  the  MOST 
PROFITABLE  CROP  as  well  by  planting  Isbell’s  Improveil.  high-yiehling  varieties.  We  are  in  excellent  position 
to  supply  our  custoiue-s  w’th  the  very  best  quality  of  Michigan  grown  seed  corn. 

In  the  First  Place  our  Seed  Corn  is  grown  right.’  The  ear’.y  varieties  for  Northern  farms  are  grown  mostly  in 
Michigan  under  our  own  supervision.  We  are  in  the  best  position  to  know  the  varieties 
and  which  are  the  best  for  your  conditions.  For  the  Corn  Belt  we  grow  the  larger 
varieties  farther  south. 

Secondly— We  have  men  in  oii'*  organization  who  know  corn  and  who  have  studied 
it  from  the  ground  up.  Those  men  know  by  practical  experience,  and  no  one  can  be 
better  equipped  to  advise  you  which  varieties  are  best  for  your  farm.  In  buying 
Seed  Corn  from  us  you  not  only  get  good  seed  but  the  varieties  that  suit  you. 

Thirdly — Our  equipment  is  complete.  Corn  is  dried  right — is  tested  for  germination 
— and  above  all  is  selected  and  graded  so  that  you  get  only  the  best  ears  and  the  best 
kernels  from  those  ears  to  plant  for  your  crop.  Take  “corn  growing”  orit  of  the  un- 
certain class  and  make  it  a sure  thing. 

Samples  of  shelled  corn  will  be  gladly  sent  on  request. 

Isbell’s  First  Choice 

Early  Maturing — Heavy  Yielding.  The  first  choice  of 
thousands  of  farmers.  The  best  early  Yellow  Bent  for 
Northern  States. 

ISBEIJL’S  FIRST  CHOICE  is  an  extra  early 
yellow  dent  corn,  maturing  in  8 5 to  90  days 
from  planting.  It  shows  a thoroughbred  type 
of  ear,  well  formed  and  covered  from  tip  to 
end  with  large,  deep  kernels  of  rich  golden- 
yellow  color.  The  ears  are  of  medium  size, 
with  exceedingly  small  cob,  yielding  more 
pounds  of  shelled  corn  per  bushel  of  ears  than  many  of 
the  larger  and  later  varieties.  Is  a very  heavy  yielding 
corn,  nearly  all  stalks  producing  two  well  developed  ears, 
and  no  barren  stalks.  Ears  average  from  7 to  9 inches. 

ISBELL’S  FIRST  CHOICE  is  of  strong  growth,  deep 
rooted  and  stocky,  withstanding  drought  to  a remarkable 
degree.  The  stalks  grow  5 to  7 feet  tall  and  are  very 
leafy.  Another  valuable  characteristic  is  its  wonderful 
adaptability  to  different  soils,  producing  heavy  yields  on 
light  as  well  as  heavy  soils. 

ISBELL’S  FIRST  CHOICE  is  the  earliest  maturing,  full 
yellow  dent  corn  suitable  to  the  soil  and  climate  of  Michi- 
gan and  has  by  far  the  widest  range  of  usefulness.  Under 
ordinary  conditions  it  will  mature  as  far  north  as  the 
latitude  of  Bay  City,  and  has  even  given  good  results  in 
the  Charlevoix  sections. 


Our  seed  of  FIRST  CHOICE  has  been  grown  in  Central 
Michigan  for  a number  of  years,  and  is  therefore  adapted 
to  all  the  Central  Belt  of  Michigan,  Wisconsin,  also  North- 
ern Pennsylvania  and  Southern  New  York.  Go  safe,  plant 
early  maturing  corn  and  harvest  a good  crop.  Price,  3 
lbs.,  60c,  postpaid.  Write  for  prices  on  quantities. 


Isbell’s  First  Choice. 


IsfeelFs  Earliest  of  Early  Dent 

Ripens  in  85  to  90  days. 

This  is  an  extremely  early  corn  (claimed  by  some  farm- 
ers to  be  the  very  earliest),  and  is^  an.  eight-rowed  corn,, 
neither  a true  Dent  nor  a Flint,  but  a hybrid  Dent;  ker- 
nels are  large,  broad  and  bright  yellow.  A feature  of  the 
corn  is  that  it  will  produce  a large  amount  of  leaves, 
making  it  very  desirable  for  fodder.  It  is  planted  largely 
by  stock  raisers  who  follow  the  plan  of  feeding  corn  in  the 
bundle  without  husking,  as  the  slim  ears  are  easy  for  the. 
young  cattle  to  get  hold  of  and  there  is  no  danger  of 
choking.  The  stalks  grow  from  six  to  seven  feet  high, 
with  the  ear  about  three  feet  from  the  ground.  ' The  stalk 
is  covered  wit-h'  dense  foliage  and  averages  two'  to  three 
ears  on  every  stalk.  It  is  8 -rowed  and  of  gor^I-.size  and, 
shape,  with  a small  cob.  Pricesi,  postpaid^  S'lbSi'',-  59c.  ' 
Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


Earliest  of  Early  Dents. 


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EARLY  “SURE  CROP”  VARIETIES 


White  Cap  Yellow  Dent 


A Selected  Strain  of  the  Old  Standard  Variety.  The  Best  for  Poor,  Thin  Soils. 

Thousands  of  farmers  plant  White  Cap  Yellow  Dent  every  year — and  prefer  it  to  any 
other.  In  fact,  taken  the  country  over  where  corn  is  grown,  it  is  planted  in  ever-in- 
creasing quantities  each  season — proof  enough  of  its  value  as  a sure  cropper.  Matures 
in  90  to  100  days,  stalks  8 to  10  feet  high,  ears  8 to  10  inches  long,  with  Ifi  to  IS  rows, 
White  Cap  has  a.  light  yellow  grain  tipped  white,  and  a very  small  cob.  It  is  so  well 
fixed  in  type  that  ears  contain  only  well  developed  kernels  from  butt  to  tip 

It  is  our  experience  that  IVhite  Cap  Yellow  Dent  gives  better 
results  «.n  i)o«r,  thin  soil  than  any  other  early  dent — is  also  more 
drought  resistant.  Of  greater  value  on  account  of  its  resistance  to  un- 
favorable conditions  of  weather  and  soil.  Even  in  the  most  unfavor- 
able seasons  a good  crop  can  be  depended  upon.  White  Cap  grows  an 
abundant  amount  of  fodder  of  excellent  quality,  so  that  it  is  often 
grown  with  satisfactory  results  for  ensilage  in  sections  far  north. 

Price,  by  mail,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  700.  Write  for  prices  on  lai’ger 
quantities. 

Michigan  Yellow  Dent 

Early — Just  a few  days  later  than  “First  Choice,”  which  it  re- 
semble.s — but  has  a larger  ear  and  kernels.  We  recommend  it 
for  Southern  Michi.geai,  Northern  Ohio,  Indiana  and  Illinois,  and  to 
Southern  Pennsyl'ania.  Many  farmers  in  the  central  and  northern 
counties  of  Michigan  and  similar  sections  like  it  for  an  early  en- 
silage corn.  Bars  run  very  symmetrical  and  quite  uniform.  They 
are  from  8 to  9 inches  in  length  with  16  to  18  rows  of  kernels  of 
medium  depth  and  indentation.  A good  corn  to  grow  for  show  pur- 
poses, light  golden  yellow  in  color.  The  cob  is  so  small  It  dries 
out  very  quicEly  after  maturing.  TjqDe  well  fixed  and  yields  run 
very  high.  Price,  postpaid;  3 lbs.,  65c.  Write  for  priees  on  larger 
quantities. 


Improved  Learning  Yellow  Dent 

Medium  early,  maturing  in  100  to  110  days.  Grown  very  largely  in 
Eastern  and  Central  States,  both  for  grain  and  fodder.  Stalks 
often  reach  10  to  12  feet  in  height  and  are  very  leafy.  Very  often 
produces  125  bushels  of  shelled  corn  per  acre,  sta!ks\isually  bear- 
ing two  ears.  Ears  7 Vg  to  9 inches  long,  characterized  bv  a dis- 
tinctly tapering  shape.  Grains  thick  and  deep.  The  color  of 
Learning  is  a medium  yellow  tinged  with  red.  Price,  postpaid:  3 
ibs.,  60c.  Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


The  Duncan  Yellow  Dent 


White  Cap  Yellow  Dent. 


Extra  Large  Stalks  and  Ears.  Adapted  to  Light  Soils. 

The  Duncan  Yellow  Dent  is  well  known  in  Southern  Michigan.  It 
was  developed  by  Mr.  J.  R.  Duncan  of  St.  Joseph  Countv,  Michigan 
by  set^eral  years  selection. 

The  type  is  now  distinct  and  is  especially  adapted  to  light  soils. 

It  IS  highly  recommended  for  the  southern  half  of  Michigan  and  for 
Northern  Illinois,  Indiana,  Ohio,  etc.,  where  an  extra  large  ear 
that  will  mature  early  is  wanted.  ° 

Duncan  Yellow  Dent  will  mature  in  from  110  to  120  days.  The  stalk  is  large,  broad  leaved 
'Vigorous.  The  ears  run  from  8 to  9 inches  in  length  and  carry  16  to  20  rows  of  kernels, 
ihe  kernels  are  keystone  shaped,  deep,  with  remarkably  large  germs. 

Like  begets  like.  If  you  want  a high  yielding  disease-free  field  of  corn  vou  must  plant  selected  seed  stock 
lou  cannot  get  a prize-winning  bull  from  scrub  stock.  Neither  can  you  expect  a^  maximum  vield  of  first 
bi’4^C‘di?lg''behind''R.  crib-run  corn  used  for  seed.  Our  Duncan  Yellow  Dent  has  years  of  selecting  and 

This  corn  will  give  you  an  abundance  of  foddeiy  and  grain  as  both  the  stalk  and  ears  are  extra  laree  It  is  eood 
for  cribbing  or  for  silage.  Price,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  65c.  Write  for  quantity  prices!  ^ ^ 


Michigan  Yellow 
Dent. 


Pride  of  Michigan 

Ripens  Later  Than  First  Choice — Best  for  Southern  3Iichigan  and 
Similar  Latitudes. 

This  is  a specially  fine  sort  which  we  have  selected  and  bred  up  for 
.Southern  and  Southwestern  Michigan.  It  is  a large  yellow  dent,  equal 
in  appearance  to  sorts  grown  farther  South,  but  is  pei- 
fectly  safe  to  plant  in  the  southern  and  southwestern 
rountiee  of  Michigan.  Our  aim  has  been  to  produce  a 
corn  which,  while  safe  as  to  maturing,  would  akso  be  as 
large  and  fine  as  possible  for  the  above  described 
section  of  country.  Also  Southern  Wiscons/in, 

Northern  Iowa,  etc.  Stalks  grow  about  7 to  8 
ft.  high  and  set  ears  2 V2  to  4 ft.  from  the  ground. 

The  type  is  very  CA'en,  ears  measuring  8 
<0  10  inches  in  length,  very  uniform  in  size 
and  shape.  Color  is  a clean  light  golden. 

Cobs  small,  shank  easily  broken  in  husking. 

Shells  88  per  cent  and  often  more.  The 
seed  Ave  offer  has  been  bred  and  groAvn  in 
Jackson  County  for  many  years,  so  that  it 
is  thoroughly  ac'-limated.  Price,  postpaid, 

3 lbs,,  65c.  Write  for  prices  on  larger  quan- 
tities. 

The  Best  Ensilage  Corn 

On  page  103  we  list  the  better  A'a- 
rieties  of  corn  for  ensilage  and  fod- 
der. Every  farmer  should  use  as 
much  ensilage  a.s  possible.  The 
dairyman  especially  benefits  from  the 
feeding  of  ensilage.  He  cannot  go 
wrong  in  planting  Isbell’s  Ensilage 
Corn.  'V'e  haA'e  chosen  each  A-ariety 
after  careful  study. 


Duncan  Yellow  Dent, 


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


Farm  Seeds  101 


WTTITE  CAP,  PUPPPP  TIP— Sure  Croppei-  and  Vei*y  Early. 

This  is  a distimet  variety  of  Il’hite  Cap  Dent  Com,  the 
kernels  on  the  tip  end  of  the  ear  having:  purple  caps.  Isbell's 
Sure  Thing'  Dent  Corn  is  the  resu.lt  of  careful  selection  and 
improvement,  its  type  and  characteristics  have  been  fixed 
thoroughly.  The  corn  is  entirely  free  from  barren  stalEs. 
Every  stalk  bears  at  lea.^T  one  goo  1 sized,  well-devi  loped 
ear,  and  many  of  them  two.  The  ears  are  very  uniform  in 
shape  and  appearance;  also  in  color,  which  is  a beautiful 
■white,  tinged  at  the  sides  of  the  kernels  with  yellow.  The 
ears  average  about  nine  inchts  in  length  and  are  well 
filled  with  grains  at  butt  and  tip  ends.  This  corn  will  do 
well  on  soil  so  poor  and  sandy  that  no  other  could  live, 
and  will  also  respond  to  high 
culture  in  a way  to  surprise 
corn  growers.  It  is  deep-rooted, 
which  accounts  for  its  vigorous 
growth  even  in  dry  weather.  This 
corn  is  not  only  a producer  of 
ears  but  also  of  fodder,  making 
it  a good  variety  for  ensilage  or 
for  cribbing.  Price,  postpaid: 
3 lbs.,  60c.  Write  for  prices  on 
larger  quantities. 


IsbelFs  “Sure  Thing” 
Dent  Corn 


Silver  King. 


Michigan 
Silver  King  Corn 


isbeli’s  Sure  Thing  Dent. 


Get  Prize  Winning  Corn.  Our 

seed  stock  originated  in  the  same  field  of  corn  which  took  the  premiums  at  th< 

County,  Michigan,  Pair. 

$50.00  Premium  on  best  three  bushels  of  ear  corn.  ( 

$25.00  Premium  on  best  ten  ears  of  corn. 

$12.00  Premium  on  best  twelve  stalks.  ( 

A Certified  Yield  of  130  Bushel  Baskets  of  Ear  Corn  to  the  Acre  on  15  Acres. 

Silver  King  is  a beautiful  and  largo  eared  early  white  dent  corn  that  is  remarkable  for 
its  high  yields.  For  that  reason  it  is  adapted  for  growing  in  the  entire  Corn  Belt.  Farmers 
in  southern  half  of  Minnesota,  Wisconsin,  Michigan,  New  York  and  Pennsylvania  find  that 
it  never  fails  to  mature  for  them.  Withstands  cold,  wet  weather. 

Our  grower  has  planted  Silver  King  in  Calhoun  County,  Michigan,  for  the  past  ten  years 
and  always  harvested  a large  crop  of  good,  sound  corn.  Under  ordinary  conditions  it 
yielded  9.3  bushels  of  shelled  corn  per  acie  on  a 22-acre  piece.  Ears  are  good  length,  .8  to 
9 inches,  and  grain  runs  right  over  tip.  filling  up  cob  well;  it  is  16  to  20  rowed.  Kernels  in 
straight  rows  and  tightly  packed  in,  .cob  very  small.  Price,  by  mail,  postpaid:  3 libs.,  75c. 
Write  for  prices  on  quantities. 


Pride  of  the  North 


Has  Been  a Standard  Early  Yellow  Dent  for  Over  25  Years. 

A profitable  variety  to  grov^  because  of  the  great  weight  of  the  grain  per  rn ea,sured 
bushels  of  ears.  The  cob  is  very  small  and  often  70  pounds  of  ears  will  shell  out  giving  62 
pounds  of  grain.  Grain  is  bright  orange-yellow.  Ears  run  7 to  8 inches  long.  Matures  in 
90  days  under  favorable  conditions. 

Pride  of  the  North  is  of  extra  value  for  feeding  and  hogging  dowm  The  grain  is  sa 
rich  it  goes  farther  in  pork  production  than  other  varieties.  Price,  by  mail,  postpaid:  3 

lbs.,  55c.  Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


Disease  Free  Corn 

Northern  Grown  Seed  Corn  is  less  susceptible  to  wilt 
disease  than  that  grown  farther  south,  according  to  the 
U S.  Department  of  Agriculture.  Michigan  grown  Seed 
Corn  was  found  to  be  entirely*  free  from  this  disease. 


Reid’s  Yellow  Dent 

Reid’s  Yellow  Dent  is  doubtless  more  largely  grown 
throughout  the  Com  Belt  than  any  other  yellow  corn.  We 
recommend  it  very  highly  for  Ohio,  Indiana,  Illinois.  Iowa, 
Southern  Michigan,  etc.,  but  not  for  Northern  Michigan, 
except  for  fodder  or  silo.  Very  popular 
because  of  large  ears,  which  are  uni- 
formly smooth  and  light  yellow  in  color. 
An  ideal  show  variety,  and  easy  to  sell 
because  of  its  high  breeding,  uniformity 
and  large  percentage  of  grain  to  cob. 
Shells  88  per  cent  grain  and  often  better. 
Ears  run  S to  11  inches  long  in  different 
loc.alities,  and  7 to  8 inches  in.  circum- 
ference. An  immense  yieider  on  good 
soil.  Some  Northern  farmers  grow  Reid’s 
for  the'  silo  because  of  its  large  growth. 
The  small  shank  makes  it  very  easy  to 
gather  and  husk.  Matures  in  105  to  110 
days.  Our  seed  stock  this  year  is  Mich- 
igan grown,  is  extra  early,  and  is  adapted 
to  Michigan  climate.  Price,  by  mail, 
postpaid,  3 lbs.,  60c. 

“The  White  Cop  Yellow  Dent 
Corn  I purchased  of  you  last 
spring  raised  me  the  best  corn 
and  fodder  I ever  had.’’’ — WM. 
G.  BRACEBRIDGE,  Buckley, 
Mich. 

“I  want  to  thank  you  for  the 
good  seed  corn  bought  this  spring, 
best  I ever  planted.  Isbell’s  First 
Choice  and  Northwestern  Dent, 
all  ripe  now  (August  lyth)  and 
nearly  all  in  the  shock,” — WA'I. 
BATSON,  Baroda,  M'jch. 


102  Farm  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Northwestern  Dent 


Xoi-tliwest- 
<M’ii  Dent. 


Early  Yellow  Prolific  Flint 


Flint  Corn  is  largely  used  for  late  planting  and  as  a crop  for  “new  breaking;” 
also  for  early  planting  where  the  ripe  corn  is  wanted  for  early  use,  and  for 
“hogging-  off”  purposes.  For  silage  all  flint  corn  varieties  are  planted  ex- 
tensively. The  different  varieties  listed  here  vary  somewhat  in  earliness, 
but  all  of  them  possess  the  good  point  tO'  mature  a crop  under  adverse 
conditions. 


Improved  King  Philip  Flint 

Earliest  Red  Flint — Ripens  80  to  85  Days. 


King  Philip  is  an  old  favorite  and  ours  is  an  improved  strain  unsur- 
passed by  any  other.  Very  productive,  two  and  three  ears  on  each  stalk — 
ears  10  to  13  inches  long — 8-rowed.  The  best  F'int  corn  for  feeding  as  ker- 
nels are  softer  than  other  flints.  Color  is  a shiny  red.  King  Philip  is  an  ex- 
ceptionally hardy  variety,  a fact  which  will  recommend  it  for 
-R-here  the  springs  are  liable  to  be  cold,  wet  and  late.  “King  Philip’’,  says 
the  U.  S.  Dept,  of  Agriculture,  “is  less  affected  by  wilt  disease  than  any 
other  variety  of  field  corn.’’  Grows  an  immense  amount  of  fodder.  Price, 
postpaid:  3 lbs.,  60c.  Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


Smut  Nose  Flint  EAREY  RED^^BEAZED, 


This  is  one  of  the  hardiest  Field  Corns  in  cultivation.  It  is  not  only 
early  but  will  endure,  uninjured,  a degree  of  cold  and  wet  that  would  be 
iatal  to  most  other  sorts.  A great  favorite  in  Michigan  and  other  Northern 
States.  Stalks  medium  height,  with  few  suckers.  Ears  long,  8-rowed,  well  filled, 
small  at  base.  Ears  average  10  inches  long — stalks  7 to  8 feet  tall.  Very  pro- 

tluctive  and  great  for  fod- 
der. Postpaid:  3 lbs.,  65c. 
Write  for  prices  on  larger 
quantities. 


The  earliest  pure  yellow  Flint  Corn.  A good  yielder,  with 
ears  of  medium  size.  Generally  eight-rowed  with  broad  ker- 
nels. Average  is  two  ears  to  "the  stalk.  The  habit  of  this 
corn  allows  it  to  be  planted  very  close  so  that  an  immense 
amount  of  fodder  and  grain  is  obtained  per  acre.  Stalks  are 
leafy,  making  good  fodder.  Early  Yellow  will  mature  in  90 
days.  Our  stock  this  year  is  especially  fine  quality.  Ears 
run  very  urdform  and  good  size.  Price,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  60c. 
Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


New  Wonder  Corn 

The  Giant  of  All  Corn.  A Marvelous  Yielder. 

New  'Wonder  Corn  is  just  Avhat  its  name  implies,  a wonder. 
It  is  by  far  the  most  marvelous  of  any  corn  that  has  ever 
been  grown  in  this  country.  The  stalks  grow  from  10  to  15 
feet  high  and  one  stalk  often  carries  as  many  as  8 large,  well- 
formed  ears. 

New  Vender  Corn  originated  in  California  from  a five-eared 
“sport”.  Mr.  Frazee,  of  Sonoma  Co.,  spent  ten  years  in 
selecting  and  breeding  to  perfect  the  type  now  known  as 
AVonder  Corn.  Mr.  Detmer  of  Henry  Co-.,  Ohio,  took  up  the 
work  of  breeding  and  adapting  to  our  climate  conditions  three 
years  ago  with  wondei  ful  success.  Mr.  Detmer’s  yield  is  more 
than  double  that  of  any  other  corn  grown  in  his  section. 

It  -wflll  mature  in  from  120  to  l.'SO  days.  The  stalks  are 
very  large  (see  picture  at  left)  and  have  exceptionally  heavy 
foliage,  making  it  ideal  for  silage.  Each  stalk  will  average 
4 to  5 large,  well-foriued  ears.  These  ears  are  pure  white,  9 
to  10  inches  long,  somewhat  tapeiing,  and  very  solid  and 
heavy.  The  kernels  are  deep  and  narrow. 

We  are  always  conservative  in  offering  anything  new  but 
we  are  convinced  that  in  New  Wonder  we  have  a corn  that  will 
revolutionize  the  growing  of  corn.  We  have  a corn  that  will 
double  the  tonnage  of  silage  or  yield  of  grain  without  extra 
acreage  or  extra  labor.  The  dairymen,  especially,  will  benefit 
from  it. 

The  stock  of  New  AVonder  Corn  is  limited.  We  have  less 
than  200  bushels  of  seed  and  from  that  we  must  save  our 
stock  seed  for  next  year.  We  know  that  this  corn  will  be  a 
great  boon  to  every  farmer  in  the  corn  belt  and  are  anxious 
to  see  our  stock  this  year  go  to  farmers  who  will  take  an  inter- 
est in  growing  this  wonderful  corn  and  save  seed  for  the 
next  year’s  planting.  Try  a small  acreage  this  year  on  our 
recommendation.  AA’'e  know’  that  it  will  prove  all  that  we 
New  Wonder  Corn.  A Record  Breaker  on  Y’^ield.  claim  for  it.  Price,  postpaid:  lb.,  50c ; 3 lbs.,  81.25, 


The  Earliest  Dent  Corn  of  All.  Known  as  Pony  Dent  and  Smoky  Dent. 

Northwestern  Dent  will  mature  in  Northern  Michigan,  Wisconsin  and  Minnesota-^ 
under  ordinary  conditions.  This  one  fact  is  e)iough  to  recommend  it  highly,  but  it 
is  also  a heavy  yielder  and  readily  adapts  itself  to  practically  all  soils.  Kernels  are 
of  bright  cherry'-red  color,  with  yellowish  cap — the  result  of  a cross  between  a red 
Flint  and  a Yellow  Dent.  Often  matures  in  less  than  80  days.  Ears  are  7 to  10 
inches  long,  10  to  14-rovved  and  have'  a thin  cob.  Type'  of  the  variety  is  well  estab- 
lished and  ears  are  exceedingly  uniform.  The  color  of  this  corn  should  not  be 
objectionable  to  anyone — as  it  will  mature  when  no  yellow  corn  will.  For  the 
North  we  know  of  no  better  corn  for  replanting  or  planting  late  in  season.  Grain 
dries  very  quickly  and  thoroughly.  A very  satisfactory  corn  for  “hogging  off.’’ 
Northwestern  Dent  can  be  relied  upon  year  in  and  year  out  to  produce  a larger 
yield,  better  corn  and  mature  more  evenly  than  any  of  the  other  extra  early 
varieties.  The  stalks  grow  about  7 feet  high.  It  is  a splendid  corn  for  new 
breaking.  Our  seed  crop  of  this  corn  was  planted  May  17th  and  on  August  25th 
it  was  all  cut  and  in  the  shock,  thoroughly  matured,  with  no  soft  ears.  Price, 
postpaid,  3 lbs.,  65c. 


Early  Flint  Corn 


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


Farm  Seeds  103 


ENSILAGE  AND  FODDER  CORN 


Eureka  Ensilage 

Very  well  known  and  popular  as  an  Ensilage  Corn  in  Michigan, 
Indiana,  Ohio,  Pennsylvania,  New  York  and  other  Eastern  States. 
This  not  only  grows  the  tallest  and  is  the  most  leafy  of  the  en- 
silage corn,  but  is  as  well  productive  of  ears,  yielding  often  100 
bushels  of  corn  to  the  acre  in  altitudes  permitting  it  to  grow  to 
maturity.  Ears  are  long  and  slender,  with  large  grains  of  the 
highest  quality.  Will,  under  ordinary  conditions,  make  more  fodder 
and  ensilage  than  any  other  variety  grown. 

Eureka  Ensilage  without  a doubt  produces  a larger  tonnage  of 
ensilage  and  fodder  than  any  other  ensilage  corm.  A field  near 
Jackson  last  yeai  produced  a crop  in  which  the  stalks  averaged 
12  feet  in  height  even  though  it  was  on  rather  light  and  sandy  soil. 
If  you  want  a strictly  ensilage  corn,  plant  Eureka..  Write  tor  prices. 


Golden  Eureka 


Gopher  Poison 

Means  no  more  Gophers  on  your  farm  to  help  eat  up 
the  profits.  A concentrated  chemical  in  powder  form  all 
ready  for  use,  with  a peculiar  odor  that  is  very  attractive 
to  rodents.  Guaranteed  to  kill  all  gophers,  squirrels  9r 
prairie  dogs  for  not  more  than  1 cent  per  acre.  Certain 
death.  They  love  it.  Safest,  no  dangerous  mixing.  Sim- 
ply stir  into  moistened  oats  or  ground  feed.  Cheapest. 
Money-back  guarantee  on  each  package.  65c  a pk£r., 
postpaid  (enough  for  40  acres). 


A crop  of  Ensilage  or  Fodder  Corn  will  produce  20  to  36  tons  of 
feed  per  acre,  making  it  a very  valuable  crop  to  grow.  In  fact 
aa  Ensilage  or  Fodder  crop  ranks  with  Alfalfa  in  value  to  the  farm. 

An,  Ensilage  crop  is  especially  valuable.  It  is  the  nearest  and 
most  economical  substitute  for  grass;  An  acre  of  Corn  silage  is 
equal  in  feeding  value  to  four  to  six  acres  of  pasture.  It  does 
away  with  the  feeding  of  so  much  hay  and  grain,  reducing  the  pro- 
duction cost  of  milk  and  butter  from  30  to  45  per  cent. 

A crop  of  Ensilage  or  Fodder  Corn  will  enable  you  to  raise  more 
stock  on  fewer  a,cres.  Some  fai'mers  sow  broadcast  to  help  out 
when  pastures  are  dry  in  the  late  summer  and  fall,  using  2 to  3 
bushels  per  acre.  If  planted  in  drills  10  to  12  quarts  per  acre 
make  the  best  Ensilage  or  Fodder. 

The  following  varieties  are  the  best  for  Ensilage.  They  all 
produce  large,  leafy  stalks  and  a large  amount  of  grain,  just  the 
requirements  for  ideal  silage  or  fodder. 


Almost  as  well  known  as  White  Eureka.  The  stalks  run  6 to  8 
feet  high  and  are  very  leafy!  They  set  1 to  3 long,  slender  ears, 
grain  very  high  ih  feeding  quality.  Will  easily  make  30  . tons  of 
silage  on  average  corn  ground.  When  cut  at  the  dented  and  glazed 
stage  of  maturity  it  makes  a most  nutritious  and  palatable  feed 
of  the  richest  feeding  value.  Feed  Golden  Eureka  Ensilage  and 
increase  milk  production  25  per  cent.  Write  for  prices. 


“L  am  sending  you  a piciure  of  our  ensdage 
corn.  Eureka  and  'Learning  Mixed,  that  I bought 
the  seed  of  you  last  spring.  Th-e  boys  in  the 
picture  are  full  grown  neighbor  boys.” — NEL- 
SON LODWICK,  North  Lima,  Ohio. 


Colossal  Yellow  Ensilage 

The  Colossal  Yellow  is  a large  yellow  dent  corn  and  is  a favorite 
with  farmers  who  wish  a large  amount  of  grain  in  the  silo.  It 
is  earlier  than  Red  -Cob,  is  somewhat  smaller  and  is  more  easily 
cured.  The  fodder  of  Colossal  Yellow  is  especially  nutritious.  Our 
seed  stock  is  early  maturing,  hardy  and  vigorous.  It  has  been 
carefully  selected  and  tested  for  germination.  You  run  no  risk 
in  planting  our  seed.  Write  for  prices. 


Giant  Red  Cob 

Large  pure  white  corn  with  a red  cob.  Grows  very 
large  in  a short  time— one  of  the  best  to  feed  green  from 
the  field,  toi-  cure  .and  stack  away  or  for  the  silo.  Fields  in 
Michigan  have  cropped  45  tons  per  acre.  You  will  get 
a good  yield  of  shelled  corn  per  acre  as  it  usually  over 
runs  5 per  cent  in  shelling.  Its  broad  succulent  leaves 
make  it  especially  desirable  for  fodder  and  ensilage. 
Everywhere,  both  in  the  North  and  in  the  South,  _ this 
is  the  great  corn  for  ensilage  and  fodder;  even  Manitoba 
is  growing  it  for  this  purpose.  Write  for  prices. 

Earliest  Sweet  Fodder  Corn 

Increases  the  production  of  milk  and  cream  wonderfully. 
Many  farmers  use  our  Earliest  Sweet  Fodder  Corn  in 
preference  to  all  others.  An  early  sweet  corn  variety 
that  will  mature  ears  in  the  Northern  States.  Stalks  are 
of  medium  height,  sweet,  juicy,  tender  and  very  nutri- 
tious. We  consider  this  one  of  the  most  valuable  fodder 
plants.  We  have  stocks  of  our  own  growing  on  which 
we  can  offer  very  low  prices.  Write  for  prices. 


“T  purchased  some  King  Phillip  Flint  and  also  some  Earli- 
est of  Early  Dent  last  year  and  they  turned  out  to  be  the  best 
corn  around  here.  All  ears  zvere  of  good  size  and  they  ripened 
up  1ine.”—AEEK.  W.  STRAUB,  Walker,  N.  Y. 


Pasture  in  Feeding 


Improved  Learning  Ensilage 

_ Improved  Learning  is  grown  quite  extensively  for  ien- 
silage  purposes.  It  is  a heavy  yielder,  growing  a large 
leafy  stalk  and  an  abundance  of  grain.  It  will  mature  in 
100  to  110  days  and  ranks  second  to  Eureka  for  yield 
of  fodder.  Stalks  grow  ten  feet  high  and  has  yielded 
100  bushels  of  shelled  corn  per  acre.  Our  seed  stock  is 
northern  grown,  making  it  adapted  to  counties  in. 
Southern  Michigan  as  Avell  as  other  Eastern  and  Central 
States.  Especially  adapted  to 
heavier  soils  and  does  we  1 on  light, 
sandy  soils.  If  you  want  both  fodder 
and  grain,  plant  Improved  Learning. 

Write  for  prices, 


104  Lawn  Grass  Seed 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


ISBELL’S  LAWN  GRASS  SEED 

A HE  Vl’Tl  ITIj  EAWN  is  much  desired  by  every  home  owner,  whether  he  lives  in  a large  city,  small 
1«  wii,  village  or  on  the  farm.  A good  lawn  adds  more  to  the  appearance  of  jour  home  than  any  other  one  thing. 
There  are  several  ne<-essary  things  that  enter  into  the  making  of  a good  lawn,  but  the  most  essential  is  suitable 
seed,  for  without  go'od  seed  ail  your  labor  and  other  expense  is  wasted. 


Plant  Isbell’s  Pawn  Seed  and  you 

have  made  the  right  start.  We 
know  from  experience  just  what 
gras'^es  are  liest  suited  to  establish 
a beautiful,  velvety,  evergreen  lawn 
tb.at  will  remain  green  and  in  gootl 
condition  througiiout  the-  season,  be- 
sides being  of  a permanent  charac- 
ter. 

We  use  only  the  very  best  grades 
of  grass  seed,  especially  selected 
for  purity  and  high  germination, 
all  solid  seed,  no  chaff.  For  special 
purposes  and  soil  conditions  we  will 
prepare  suitable  mixtures  that  will 
give  satisfaction.  Write  us  giving 
full  particulars.  We  supply  golf 
clubs,  public  park.s,  schools,  ceme- 
tery associations,  etc.,  with  grass 
seed  that  -will  fill  their  every  re- 
quirement. 

Directions  for  Making  Lawns 

FIRST. — A rich,  properly  prepared  soil.  If  the  ground 
IS  naturally  rich,  all  that  is  necessary  is  that  it  be  well 
spaded,  making  it  as  fine  and  mellow  as  possible.  If,* 
as  :s  often  the  case,  it  consists  of  earth  from  the  excava- 
tion  for  the  house,  or  is  hard  or  lumpy,  it  should  firs* 


receive  a good  dressing  of  manure, 
which  should  be  spaded  in  . and 
mixed  with  the  soil,  making  it 
fine  and  smooth. 

SECOND. — We  must  have  good 
seed  of  the  right  varieties.  Some 
sorts  are  the  most  luxuriant  in  the 
si;)i'ing,  others  m summer,  and  still 
others  in  autumn,  and  a wise  selec- 
tion of  varieties  in  proper  propor- 
tion is  very  important.  Our  “Central 
City”  IMixture  is  the  best  combina- 
tion to  secure  a fine  lawn. 

THIRD. — It  is  important  that  the 
seed  be  sown  at  the  rate  of  from 
60  to  100  pounds  to  the  acre.  The 
more  freely  the  seed  is  used  the 
quicker  a thick,  velvet-like  turf 
may  be  secured.  One  pound  of 
seed  will  be  sufficient  for  a square 
rod  (272  % sq.  ft.)  Sow  in  early 
spring  or  in  the  fall.  The  surface  having  been  freshly 
raked,  sow  the  seed  as  evenlj’  as  possible  and  rake  it  in, 
following  with  a roller. 


Borders  of  Annual  Flowers  and  Flowering  Bulbs  will 
Complete  the  Beant.v  ot  A'our  Eaw’n.  Please  Refer  to 
Pages  107  to  131  of  This  Catalog. 


Isbell’s  Central  City  Lawn  Seed 

beautify  your  home.  Lawn  troubles  will  be 
ended  if  you  sow  Central  City  Mixture,  following  the  sim- 
ple direcUons  given  on  this  page.  A beautiful  even  green 
lawn  adds  much  to  the  beauty  of  any  pi’operty.  Do  not 
waste  time  and  money  sowing  cheap  grass  seed  that  is 
mosuy  chaff.  _ The  Central  City  Mixture  is  composed  of 
the  finest  varieties  of  grasses,  each  of  which  has  its  sea- 
■son  of  beauty.  Result  is  the  production  of  a sod  that  is 
always  evergreen  and  velvety.  Being  free  from  chaff  it 
requires  less  seed  of  Isbell’s  Central  Citv  than,  any  other 
brand,  hence  it  is  economical  in  the  end.'  One  pound  will 
sow  350  square  feet.  Price,  not  prepaid,  lb.,  55c;  3 lbs., 
$1.50;  D lbs.,  $2.25;  lO  lbs.,  $4.25;  25  lbs.,  $10.00.  If 
wanted  by  mail,  add  postage  at  zone  rate. 

Terrace  Sod  Lawn  Seed 

For  Terraces,  Hillsides  and  Embankments 

A special  mixture  of  grasses  best  suited  for  sowing  on 
tejrraces  and  side-hills — grasses  that  produce  strong 
spreading  roots,  thus  preventing  heavy  rains  from  wash- 
ing them  out  that  will  withstand  drought  and  exposure, 
thri\e  on  shallow  soils,  and  at  the  same  time  produce  a 
rich,  green  turf  throughout  the  season.  Price,  not  nre- 
paid.  lb..  COe;  3 11,8.,  *^1.65;  10  lbs.,  $5.00.  It  "faMP  1 
by  mail,  add  postage  at  zone  rate. 

WHITE  CLOVER.— Extra  Fancy  Seed.  Some  prefer  a 
clear  white  clover  lawn  which  can  quickly  be  established 
by  sowing  this  extra  fancy  grade  of  seed.  On  weedy 
ground  Mhite  Clover  will  make  a better  showing  in  a 
shorter  time  than  other  grasses  and  a White  Clover 
lawn  is  very  attractive.  Price,  not  prepaid  lb  65e.  % 


Isbell’s  Quick  Growth  Lawn  Seed 

We  frequently  have  inquiries  for  a lawn  mixture  which 
ivill  give  quick  results,  and  our  “QUICK  GROWTH”  has 
been  prepared  with  this  end  in  view.  It  is  especially  useful 
where  for  some  reason  or  other  the  seed  cannot  be  sown  in 
early  spring.  Where  sowing  must  be  delayed  until  May, 
the  Quick  Growth  mixture  will  cover  the  ground  like  mag- 
ic. and  later  on  produce  a permanent  and  beautiful  sod. 
Prices,  not  prepaid:  Lb.,  50c;  3 lbs,,  $1.25;  10  lbs.,  $3.75; 
25  lbs.,  $8.75,  If  wanted  by  mail,  add  postage  at  zone  rate. 

Isbell’s  “Shady  Spot”  Lawn  Seed 

On  nearly  all  lawns  there  are  unsightly  spots  caused 
by  the  fact  that  ordinary  varieties  of  grasses  used  for 
lawns  do  not  do  well  in  the  shade;  consequently  we . have 
prepared  a mixture  of  grasses  which  naturally  grow  in. 
shady  spots.  Before  sowing  in  such  places  it  is  well  to 
rake  off  the  surface  thoroughly  and  then  apply  Evr- 
Green  Lawn  Lime.  Use  one  pound  of  Shady  Spot  for 
every  300  square  feet.  Price,  not  prepaid,  lb.,  60c;  3 lbs., 
$1.65;  10  lbs.,  $5.00.  If  wanted  by  mail,  add  postage  at 
zone  rate.  .j,: 

Evr-Green  Lawn  Lime  - 

Efvr-Green  Lawn  Lime  is  the  best  lawm  fertilizer  you 
can  buy.  Makes  the  soil  sweet  and  fresh  and  capable;. of 
producing  a thick,  heavy  turf. 

Kvr-Green  will  not  burn  the  grass  or  seed.  It  is  -&9% 
pure.  Use  25  lbs.  of  Evr-Green  to  100  sq.  f t. . of  sod. for 
best  results.  Put  up  in  50  lb.  sacks.  A. 

Evr-Green  is  also  a splendid  soil  tonic  for  all  vegetable 
and  fiower  garden  crops. 

Price,  f.  o.  b.  Jackson,  50  lb.  sack,  75c. 


_ MANUFACTURED  BY 

THE  MARBLE  CUFF  QUARRIES  CO. 

COLUMBUS.  OHIO. 


EVR-GREEN 

LAWN  LIME 


V-C  Plant  Food 

For  Lawns,  Vegetables  and  Flowers 

Proper  soil  conditions  as  well  as  good  seeds 
are  essential  to  big  crops.  Feed  your  soil 
and  your  soil  wull  feed  you.  Successive  plant- 
ings increase  and  prolong  your  yields  but  these 
successive  crops  take  plant  food  from  the  soil 
which  should  be  replaced. 

For  Lawns.  A highly  concentrated  and  verj’’ 
effective  fertilizer  for  lawns.  Being  all  fei- 
tilizcr  you  need  much  smaller  quantities  per 
square  yard  or  acre  than  of  any  other  grade  or 
brand.  MMrk  soil  up  fine,  rake  V-C  in  before 
seeding  at  the  rate  of  2 lbs.  to  100  sq.  ft.  Top 
dress  old  lawns  with  V-C. 

For  Vegetables.  Prepare  seed  bed,  work  V-C 
Plant  Food  into  the  upper  two  inches  at  the 
rate  of  1-2  lb.  to  50  square  feet.  Later  work 
into  soil  between  the  rows.  Do  not  sprinkle 
it  on  the  plants. 

For  Potted  Plants  and  Flowers.  Use  2 or  3 

tablespoonsful  of  V-C  to  each  half  peck  of 
earth.  Mix  in  soil  before  planting  or  apply  near, 
but  not  on,  roots  after  potted.  Apply  5 to  6 
times  a year. 

Prices,  not  prepaid:  1 lb.  pkg.,  25c;  5 lbs., 
75e;  6(4  lbs.,  $1.06;  10  lbs.,  $1.25;  25  lbs„  $2.50 
if  wanted  by  mail,  add  postage  at  zone  rate. 


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WEST  INTERMEDIATE  SCHOOL  JACKSON.  MICHIGAN 

Isbell’s  Central  City  Lawn  Seed 

was  used  to  establish  these  fine  lawns  in  less  than  six 
months.  It  pays  to  buy  the  best.  See  page  104  for  prices. 

EAST  INTERMEDIATE  SCHOOL,  JACKSON.  MICHIGAN 


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Farm  Seeds  105 


A big  load,  every  tuber  of  which  will 
make  excellent  seed.  Send  Isbell 
your  orders  for  Seed  Potatoes  today. 


ISBELL’S  NORTHERN  SEED  POTATOES 


WILL.  BRING  YOU  EAKLIEK,  LARGER,  MORE  SALABLE  CROPS— GROWN  IN  THE  FAR  NORTH. 


Isbell’s  Seed  Potatoes  must  meet  certain  very  strict  requirements  to  come  up  to  our  standards.  By  rigidly  hold- 
ing to  this  standard  we  have  built  up  a very  large  seed  Potato  business. 

The  Potato  crop  of  1!)21  was  far  below  normal  and  the  percentage  suitable  for  seed  is  such  that  we  have  had 
to  inspect  and  sort  crop  after  crop  to  get  quality  seed  stock.  That  explains  why  our  prices  must  be  considerably 
above  market  valuation  of  eating  stock  Potatoes.  But  it  will  pay  you  to  plant  IsbeU’s  Seed  Potatoes  because 
they  are — 


NORTHERN  GROWN, — Experts  agree  that  northern 
grown  potatoes  will  stand  more  unfavorable  weather  and 
mature  earlier  crops  than  southern  stock. 

From  sections  free  from  disease. — Districts  in  the  North 
where  we  get  our  seed  are  not  infected  by  bad  potato 
diseases.  Our  seed  potatoes  will  resist  disease  in  your 
fields  and  pull  through  where  others  would  fail. 

Carefully  graded  and  sorted. — Don’t  plant  leftovers  for 
seed.  You  will  get  big  crops  by  planting  the  most  perfect 
specimens.  “Like  begets  like.’’ 

HOW  WE  SHIP. — When  single  bushels  are  ordered  for 
shipment  to  a long  distance  especially,  we  recommend 
shipment  in  baskets.  AA^e  charge  these  to  you  at  cost 
price  only,  30c.  And  good  strong  baskets  like  these 
come  in  very  handy  around  the  farm.  We  ship  as  soon 
as  weather  permits  in  the  spring.  Shipment  during  freez- 
ing weather  must  be  made  at  your  risk. 

What  Certified  Seed  Stock  Means 

The  word  certified  is  more  than  an  adjective  when  we 
use  it.  It  means  that  the  seed  stock  has  been  inspected 
in  the  field,  and  in  the  bin  by  state  experts  and  certified 
by  them  to  be  true  to  type,  free  from  disease,  unmixed 
and  otherwise  just  as  it  should  be. 

Pure  Early  Rose 

The  good  old  favorite — pure  and  true. 

Every  farmer  and  gardener  knows  the  good  qualities 
of  the  Early  Rose  potatoes.  On  some  markets  the  Early 
Rose  is  the  quickest  seller  of  any  potato.  Many  buyers 
look  first  for  the  pink  skin  and  beautiful  appearance. 
We  have  been  careful  to  keep  a pure  strain  of  Early 
Rose  so  that  you  might 
have  the  benefit  of  the 
very  best  stock  on  the 
markets  Our  seed  is 
Micbican  grown. 

I’riees.  by  niuil, 
postpaid:  lbs.,  •'iOe. 

Not  prepaid.  Peck, 


Early  Ohio. 


Extra  Early  Eureka 

Produces  Extra  Early  and  Heavy  Crops^ — ^Resistant  to 
Drought  and  Blight. 

Eureka  Extra  Early  has  never  failed  to  produce  a large 
crop  of  extra  early  potatoes.  The  plant  is  dwarf  and 
compact,  maturing  in  advance  of  the  Early  Rose  and 
Early  Michigan.  It  resists  blight  to  a wonderful  degree. 
The  tubers  are  round  and  slightly  flattened.  White  skin, 
free  from  disease;  flesh  white  and  mealy;  no  cores  or 
black  specks;  in  quality  it  is  unsurpassed.  A flne  cooker. 
The  Eureka  has  never  taken  second  growth  and  re- 
sists drought  extremely^  well.  Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid: 
3 lbs.,  6i5c.  Not  prepaid:  Peck,  90c.  Write  for  prices 
on  larger  quantities. 

Early  Ohio — Red  River 

Money  Makers — Fii-st  Early — Extra  Good  keeper. 

Skin  light  pink  or  flesh  color,  flesh  pure  white.  Matures 
about  one  week  earlier  than  Early  Rose.  Potatoes  all 
lun  good  marketable  size,  very  few  small  ones,  and  the 
shape  Is  so  even  they  sell  on  sight  in  the  market.  Buyers 
know  of  the  excellent  quality  and  housewives  find  there 
is  no  waste  in  peeling,  the  eyes  are  set  close  to  the 
surface.  Further,  it  requires  less  expense  than  most 
varieties  to  grow — vines  upright,  allowing  easy  and  thor- 
ough cultivation.  Tubers  are  set  in  compact  clump 
near  the  surface,  so  that  digging  is  easy.  Our  Red  River 
strain  will  mature  2 weeks  earlier  than  stocks  grown 
farther  South.  Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  45e. 
Not  prepaid:  Peek,  70c.  Write  for  prices  on  larger 
quantities. 

Bliss  Early  Triumph 

Always  brings  you  above  the  market  price.  Bliss  Early 
Triumph  are  the  first  “nev/’’  Potatoes  on  the  market  in 
almost  every  section  of  the  United  States;  Some  record 
pi'ices  have  been  paid  for  Early  Triumph  so  you  will  be 
assured  of  a profit  if  you  plant  them. 

Triumphs  run  ve’-y  uniform  in  size  and  shape.  They 
;iri'  sni;'ll  In  medium,  almost  round  with  rather  squared 
• P'ldn  i.'--  reddish  pink,  but  flesh  pure  white.  It  cooks 

up  diy  ninl  mealy,  having  won  a reputation  for  splendid 
<n,  j.iug  nil.''  !v.  As  eyes  are  shallow  there  is  very  little 
V,  :i-te  in  n- .I'ng. 

Our  seed  stock  is  Northern  grown,  nice  looking, 
true  to  type.  Price,  3 lbs..  50c,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid:  Peck,  75c. 

Potato  Seed  (HYBRIDIZED) 

Some  of  them  are  sure  to  be  valuable 
and  may  net  a fortune  to  the  grower. 
INlany  of  the  choice.st  varieties  have  been 
originated  by  amateurs  from  potato  seed. 
They  have  an  equal  chance  with  the 
potato  specialist,  as  nature  doesi  the 
work.  Parhe  and  fortune  await  the 
originator  of  varieties  that  are  distinct 
and  better  in  certain  respects  than  those 
now  on  the  market.  Further,  the  growing 
of  potatoe.s  from  true  seed  is  very  inter- 
esting work.  Directions  for  ‘planting 
and  cultivating  on  every  packet,  Pkt.,  15c. 


106  Farm  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


NORTHERN  SEED  POTATOES 


QUANTITY  PRICES  OF  SEED  POTATOES  IN  CURRENT  PRICE 
LIST  OR  QUOTED  ON  REQUEST. 

Isbell’s  Irish  Cobbler 

The  Most  Famous  Early.  Variety  in  the  East — 
A Standard  Early  White. 

The  Irish  Cobbler  always  commands  a high 
price.  It  is  creamy  white,  hearl'y  round  in, 
shape,  running  very  even  in  size.  Liooking  over 
a field  of  the  Cobblers  at  maturity  one  is  im- 
pressed by  the  evenness  of  ripening.  Every 
plant  seems  to  be  at  just  the  same  stage.  A 
little  later  than  Ohio,  but  a heavier  yielder. 
Continued  heavy  crops  have  earned  Irish  Cob- 
bler the  name  of  “old  reliable”.  Very  close 
planting  is  possible  because  of  upright  vine 
growth.  Assures  maximum  returns  from  a 
small  home  garden  on  this  account.  Irish 
Cobbler  is  a favorite  variety  in  the  famous 
hong  Island  gardens. 

Cobbler  will  always  be  a favorite  because  of 
very  superior  cooking  qualities.  By  mail,  post- 
paid: 3 lbs.,  50c.  Not  prepaid:  Peck,  75c. 

Be  sure  to  write  for  prices  on  quantities.  Our 
Select  Seed  stock  will  increase  your  yields. 


Carman  No.  3 


Isbell’s 
Irish  Cobblers. 


Carman  No.  3 is  always  found  in  lists  of  the 

best  varieties.  It  yields  great  crops  of  fine, 

large,  smooth  potatoes,  even  under  the  most  un- 
favorable circumstances.  It  grows  a very  strong, 
upright  top  with  dark  colored  stalks  and  purple* 
blossoms,  and  is  little  affected  by  drought,  blight 
or  bugs.  Flesh  is  white  and  flaky.  Cooks  up 
fine.  The  clean,  white  appearance  of  Carman  No.  3 on 
the  market  is  a great  help  to  its  sale.  ^ Plant  the  Carman 
A Fine  Potato  for  the  Early  Market.  It  is  extra  early,  for  a mam  crop_  and^  late  market.  JPrices,  by  mail,  post- 

and  as  now  improved,  we  consider  it  one  of  the  best  paid: 


Early  Six  Weeks 


3 lbs...  45o.  Not  prepaid:  Peck,  70c. 


extra  early  market  varieties 
grown.  The  potatoes  begin  to 
form  when  the  vines  are  only 
five  to  six  inches  high,  and  in 
7 to  8 weeks  from  planting  are 
of  fine  marketable  size.  The 
toilers  are  of  a handsome  oval 
form,  red  color,  with  shallov/ 
eyes.  Extremely  early;  splen- 
did keepers.  Places,  by  mail, 
postpaid:  3 lbs.,  55c.  Not  pre- 
paid: Peck,  80c.  Write  for 

prices  on  larger  quantities. 

Rural  New  Yorker 


Early  Six  Weeks. 


Rural  New'  Y^orker  has  been  a 
standard  late  variety  for  years. 

All  potato  growers  know  the 
great  productiveness,  reliability 
and  fine  appeai’ance  of  the  Rural 
and  efforts  are  now  to  get  the 
variety  unmixed.  Realizing  the 
importance  of  this,  we  have  watched  the  growing  fields 

carefully  and  know  that  we  offer  pure  Rural  New  Yorker  - - 

stoi'k.  Large  and  unusually  smooth  with  few  and  shallow 
eyes,  skin  white,  as  is  also  the  flesh,  which  is  of  superior 
quality.  Medium  late,  and  the  best  drought  resister. 

Shape  like  Carman.  Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid:  3 lbs., 

5fic,  Not  prepaid:  Peck,  70e. 


_ “The  essentials  for  the  produc- 
tion of  a maximum  crop  of  po- 
tatoes are  good  soil  properly  pre- 
pared, an  ample  supply  of  available 
plant  food,  high  grade  seed  of  a 
suitable  variety  used  liberally 
(preferably  15  to  18  bushels  per 
acre),  careful  tillage,  and  thor- 

ough spraying  to  protect  the  foli- 
age from  insect  and  fungous  ene- 
mies.”— The  U.  S.  Dept,  of  Agri- 
culture^^  

Green  Mountain 

Medium  late  in  season,  vines 

dying  down  early  in  fall.  The 

best  for  loose  and  muck  soils, 
and  espeaially  adapted  for 

Northern  States.  Gives  big 

crops,  not  alone  because  of  pro- 
ductiveness but  because  com- 
pact vines  allow  close  planting 
Potatoes  in  a hill  always  large  and  well 
shaped,  with  seldom  any  small  ones.  Skin  creamy  white, 
a little  russeted — and  fine  quality  for  cooking.  Flesh, 

vdiite  and  flaky.  Shallow  eyes  prevent  waste.  Potatoes 
are  flattened  (easy  to  cook)  and  round  to  oblong  in 
shape.  Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  45o.  Not  pre- 
paid: Peck,  70c,  ^ 


Remarkable  for  its  resistance  to  disease.  The 

Petnskey  or  Russet  Rural  rarely  knows  a crop  f.idun'  li*-- 
cause  it  seems  to  be  practically  immune  from  p.il.iio 
disease.  Gardeners  have  made  enormous  profits 
on  this  account.  When  disease  is  prevalent, 
prices  a.re  always  way  up,  and  then  is  the 
time  that  growers  of  Russet  Rural  reap  their 
harvest.  Gives  an  enormous  number  of  pota- 
toes per  acre.  Skin  is  white,  nicely 
russeted,  and  the  eyes  are  even  with 
the  surface  so  that  every  particle  of 
the  potato  is  usable.  They  keep  until 
late  spring  in  fine  condition.  Very  fine 
quality  seed  stock.  By  mail,  post- 
paid. 3 lb.s.,  55c.  Not  prepaid,  peck, 

75c. 

“The  vegetable  seeds  zve  got  front  you 
proved  very  satisfactory.  Our  garden 
has  kept  our  Home  and  Hospital  zeell 
supplied  zvith  all  kinds  of  fresh  vege- 
tables since  early  Hine.  It  has  been  the 
pride  of-  the  neighborhood.  The  Gladiolus  have 
been  grand.” — JOS.  SHEPPARD,  Supt.,  Salva- 
tion Army  Home  and  Hospital,  Detroit,  Mich. 


Isbell’s  Late  Petoskey 


l.ale  Petoskey 
or 

Russet  Rural. 


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


General  List  of  Flower  Seeds  107 


Beautify  Your  Home  Grounds— Plant  Isbell’s  Superior  Flower  Seeds 


The  flower  seeds  we  offer  are  the  bestfcfc 
strains  of  the  best  varieties  and  are 
grown  by  ourselves,  our  private  grow- 
ers in  America  or  imported  from  the 
most  celebrated  sources  in  Europe. 

Our  flower  seed  list  has  been  carefully  revised,  some  new 
sorts  added,  and  all  the  inferior  kinds  omitted,  so  that  there 
is  nothing  in  the  list  but  what  is  worthy  of  cultivation,  and 
if  reasonably  cared  for,  will  give  satisfaction.  Our  aim  is  toi 
offer  nothing  but  the  best  and  surest  to  please,  a condensed 
list  of  leading  kinds,  and  not  the  most  bewildering  and  ex- 
tensive list  of  varieties.  No  gar- 
den or  lawn,  whether  large  or 
small,  is  complete  without  a 
flower  bed  grown  from  Isbell’s 
Select  Flower  Seeds. 

Flowers  beautify  your  home 
grounds,  they  are  essential  to 
happiness  and  what  money  is  ex- 
pended for  them  will  bring  full 
measure  of  enjoyment  and  satis- 
faction to  the  purchaser.  More 
flowers  on  tbe  farm  will  lessen 
the  desire  of  girls  and  boys  to 
leave  for  the  city. 


'Sj(^  dtpitk^IoWerA 


Alyssum 


Ageratum. 
also  in 


Free  flowering  pretty  little 
plants  for  beds,  edgings,  or  win- 
ter blooming.  ^ Of  easiest  cul- 
ture. The  white  varieties  are 
hardy  annuals,  and  bloom  from 
June  to  November.  Seed  may 

be  sown  very  early  in  spring  and  up  to  June  15th, 
fall  for  early  spring  flowers. 

SAXATILE  COMPACTUM  (Basket  of  Gold).— A hardy 
perennial  variety  of  dwarf  habit,  bearing  a profusion  of 
golden  yellow  flowers  in  April  or  May.  Will  resist  the  most 
extreme  weather.  Very  showy,  flinches.  Pkt.,  15c;  14  oz*.  40c. 

LITTLE  GEM  (Carpet  of  Snow).  — New,  very  dwarf, 
blooming  profusely.  A solid  mass  of  white  all  summer. 
Splendid  for  edging.  Try  it  this  year  and  you  will  always 
plant  Little  Gem.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % oz.,  40c. 

SWEET  ALYSSUM. — The  well  known  variety  with  white 
flowers  of  trailing  habit.  For  edgings,  solid  flower  beds, 
window  boxes,  etc.  Pkt.,  5o;  ^ oz.,  15c;  oz.,  25c. 


A FEW  SUGGESTIONS  ABOUT 
SOWING,  ETC. — We  give  here  a few 
general  rules  which  will  be  helpful  to 
beginners.  The  soil  best  suited  to  flow- 
ers is  a light,  rich  loam,  which  should 
be  as  fine  and  smooth  as  possible.  Should  the  soil  be  heavy, 
mix  with  sand  to  lighten  it.  Sow  the  seed  either  broadcast 
or  in  rows,  and  cover  in  proportion  to  the  size  of  seedte — a 
good  general  rule  is  to  cover  two  or  three  times  the  size  of 
the  seed— and  press  the  soil  firmly. 

Small  seeds  cannot  come  up  if  covered  deep.  Water  with  a 
fine  spray  and  do  not  allow  the 
soil  to  dry  out.  Sow  annuals 
early  in  the  spring.  Some  sorts 
should  be  started  in  tiie  house 
early  in  seed  boxes,  earthenware 
pans  or  flower  pots.  When  three 
or  four  leaves  have  formed,  transi- 
plant  to  similar  boxes  one  inch 
apart,  or  in  the  open  ground  if 
warm  enough. 

ALL  FLOWER  SEEDS  SENT 
PREPAID  BY  MAIL  ON  RE- 
CEIPT OF  PRICE. 

CULTURAL  DIRECTIONS 
ARE  PRINTED  ON  EVERY 
PACKET. 

Ageratum 

(FLOSS  FLOWER.) 

Ageratums  remain  in  flower 
throughout  the  summer  and  are 
among  the  most  effective  of  our 
half-hardy  annuals  for  bedding. 
Unlike  most  plants,  their  flowers  are  not  spoiled  by  rain. 
The  flowers  of  the  taller  varieties  are  very  useful  for  bouquets. 
In  bloom  from  July  to  November.  Seed  sown  in  August  will 
produce  plants  for  winter  flowering. 

MEXICANUM. — Light  blue ; height,  12  inches.  Pkt.,  5c ; 
1/4  oz.,  20c. 

CONSPICUUM. — Everblooming  white,  fine  for  cutting. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  .30c. 

DWARF  BLUE.  — Dwarf,  compact  habit,  splendid  for 
edging.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c. 

MIXED. — Many  varieties.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  15c;  oz.,  40c. 

ANTIRRHINUM.— (See  Snapdragon.) 

ACROCLINIUM.— (See  Strawflowers.) 


Amaranthus 

Quick  growing,  tall  plants  with  brilliant-colored  foliage.  They 
thrive  best  in  hot,  sunny  locations  and  on  light  soil.  Splendid 
for  center  of  beds  or  for  background. 

CAUDATUS  (Love-Lies-Bleeding).  — Long,  drooping,  blood-red 
panicles  4 to  5 feet.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c. 

SALICIPOLIUS  (Fountain  Plant). — Beautiful  willow-like  foli- 
age of  red  and  yellow  shades.  Very  ornamental  for  garden  and 
pot  plants.  2 to  3 feet.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c. 

TRICOLOR  (Joseph’s  Coat). — Yellow,  red  and  green.  Pkt.,  5c ; 
^ cz.,  20c. 

MIXED. — Many  varieties  and  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  15c. 

Aquilegia 

(Columbine.) — Hardy  perennial  of  easy  culture.  Suitable  for  the 
open  garden  or  rock  work.  Forms  graceful  plants,  producing 
pretty  flowers  in  great  abundance.  Fine  cut  flowers.  Plants  grow 
2 to  2%  feet  tall. 

FINEST  DOUBLE  FLOWERING.— Mixed,  many  sorts  and  colors. 

Pkt.,  lOc;  % oz.,  25c. 

FINEST  SINGLE  FLOWERING  — Mixed.  PkL,  5c;  % oz.,  25c. 


Alyssum — Little  Gem. 


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ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


We  grow  each  season  large  quantities  of  Aster  Seed  at  Jackson,  where  this  superb  flower  reaches  a high  degree  of 
Perfection,  and  our  fields  are  admired  by  experts  who  visit  our  grounds  at  various  times  durilng  the  season.  In  growing 
this  grand  flower  from  year  to  year  on  such  a large  scale,  we  obtain  a practical  first-hand  knowledge  of  the  best  and 
the  newest  sorts  and  are  thus  enabled  to  choose  intelligently  from  the  vast  multitude  of  varieties,  those  which  are  most 
desirable.  We  highly  recommend  all  the  sorts  we  offer.  Cultural  directions  on  every  packet. 


Early  June  Asters 

The  Earliest  Flowering  Variety  Grown,  Leading  AH  Other  Early  Asters 
by  Fully  Two  Weeks.  (See  illustration  Above.) 

This  new  dwarf  Aster  is  very  valuable  for  its  extreme  earliness,  coming 
into  flower  fully  two  weeks  before  Queen  of  the  Market,  heretofore  the 
earliest  type,  and  a month  before  Branching,  Victoria,  and  similar  classes. 
The  plants  of  “Early  June”  Asters  are  of  healthy,  robust,  branching  growth, 
15  to  18  inches  high,  and  bear  freely  and  in  succession  for  many  weeks — on 
long,  wiry  stems,  perfectly  formed  double  pure  white  flowers  2%  to  3 inches 
in  diameter,  the  petals  of  which  slightly  recurve.  For  garden  beds,  “Early 
June”  Aster  is  very  effective,  and  for  cut  flowers  most  useful.  Pkt.,  15c; 
Yi  oz.,  85c;  Va  oz.,  $1.50;  oz.,  $2.50. 


New  Daybreak  Asters 

Most  beautiful  bushy  branching  Asters,  grow- 
ing about  15  to  18  inches  high,  with  large  double 
flowers,  composed  of  incurved  petals  almost  as 
regularly  placed  as  in  a Dahlia.  The  flowers 
are  home  upright  on  stiff,  long  stems,  and  the 
plants  bloom  a long  season.  For  cutting  pur- 
poses there  are  no  finer  Asters  grown. 

White.  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  35c;  % oz.,  60c. 

Pink.  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  35c;  % oz.,  60c. 

Lavender.  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  35c;  % oz.,  60c. 

Mixed.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c;  ^ oz.,  50c. 


Queen  of  the  Market  Aster 

Vei-y  early.  Of  rare  beauty,  dwarf,  and  branching  in  habit,  with  large 
flowers  of  various  colors.  Its  chief  merit  is  its  earliness — three  weeks  ahead 
of  other  Asters,  except  our  Early  June.  The  flowers  are  of  good  size, 
double,  and  are  borne  on  long  stems.  Plants  grow  about  15  inches  high. 
White.  Crimson.  Dark  Blue.  Mixed.  Per  pkt.,  5c ; % oz.,  35c  ; 

Pink.  Light  Blue.  Lavender.  % oz.,  60c;  OZ.,  $1.00« 

Peony-Flowered  Aster 

Plants  grow  from  18  to  24  inches  high  ; the  flowers  are  borne  on  long, 
wiry  stems,  are  large,  from  3 to  4 inches  in  diameter,  and  very  double. 

The  petals  incurve,  giving  the  flowers  a ball-like  appearance,  I’esembling 
a peony.  Mid-season  bloomer.  Finest  mixture  of  all  colors,  pkt.,  15c; 

% oz.,  45c;  1/4  oz.,  75c;  % oz.,  $1.25. 


Isbell’s  Excelsior  Mixture  of  Dwarf  Asters 


Superb  Quilled  Asters 

Well  known  favorite  and  very  distinct  soirt  with  nice  full  flowers,  the 
petals  of  which  are  quilled.  A free  bloomer,  splendid  for  cutting.  The 
plants  grow  about  18  inches  tall.  Our  field  of  these  was  a gorgeous  sight 
last  summer,  and  was  commented  on  by  every  visitor.  Mixed  Colors,  pkt., 
5c;  i/t  oz.,  30c;  oz.,  $1.00. 


We  have  found  that  “Slug  Shot”  dusted  over 
the  Aster  plants  will  keep  away  the  Aster 
beetles  which  destroy  the  flower  buds. 

NOVELTIES  in  Flower  Seeds  are  listed  on 
pages  12  and  13. 


Many  of  our  customers  may  find  it  difficult  to  choose  among  the  many 
strains  of  Dwarf  Asters,  and  where  not  desired  for  an  even  bed  or  border, 
we  would  recommend  the  planting  of  our  E.xcelsior  Mixture.  It  is  com- 
posed of  the  most  distinct  and  desirable  colors  of  the  different  classes  of 
Dwarf  Asters,  and  we  guarantee  it  to  give  entire  satisfaction.  Pkt.,  20c; 
3 pkts.  for  50c;  Ys  oz.,  60c;  % oz.,  $1.00;  Yz  oz.,  $1.75. 


Isbell’s  Excelsior  Mixture  of  Tall  Asters 

This  is  a mixture  of  the  most  beautiful,  striking’  and  distinct  colors  of  all 
the  tall-growing  Asters,  including  the  Victoria,  Peony,  Giant  Comet,  Em- 
press and  Late  Branching,  and  other  desirable  sorts.  This  is  the  finest  mix- 
ture of  Tall  Asters  ever  offered,  and  the  most  critical  lover  of  this  flower  will 
be  pleased.  Per  pkt.,  20c;  3 pkts.,  50c;  % oz.,  $1.00;  Y^  oz.,  $1.75. 

Mixed  Asters 

DWARF  SORTS  MIXED. — Good  selection.  Pkt.,  10c;  Y-i  oz.,  60c;  oz.,  $2.00. 

TALL  SORTS  MIXED. — Nice  varieties.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  50c;  oz.,  $1.50. 


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American  Branching  Aster 

This  Aster  Is  a strong  grower,  2 to  2%  feet  high,  and  its  tendency  to 
form  numerous  branches  is  very  marked.  The  flowers  are  borne  on  very- 
long  stems  and  are  four  inches  and  more  in  diameter.  The  petals  are 
broad,  long,  and  many  of  them  more  or  less  twisted  in  such  a manner 
as  to  give  the  blooms  the  appearance  of  large,  double,  and  graceful! 
Chrysanthemums.  Unexcelled  for  cutting. 

White.  Crimson.  1 ^ w 

pink.  Purple.  ( Per  pkt.>  10c « 3 pkts.^  25c » oz.^ 

Lavender.  Azure  Blue.  | 50c;  ^ oz.,  80c;  any  color. 

Peach  Blossom.  J 

MIXED  VARIETIES.— Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  40c;  % oz.,  65c;  oz.,  $1.00. 

Giant  Comet  Aster 

In  our  opinion  this  is  one  of  the  handsomest  of  the  medium-tall 
sorts.  The  plants  grow  about  18  to  24  inches  high,  and  beautiful 
flowers  in  great  abundance.  These  flowers,  with  their  long,  twisted 
petals.,  strikingly  resemble  Japanese  Chrysanthemums,  and  are  of  very- 
large  size.  Splendid  for  cutting. 

Snow  White.  Pink.  Royal  Purple.  Lavender.  Mixed. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c;  ^ oz.,  80c;  any  three  pkts.  for  25c. 

Crego  Mammoth  Aster 

Plants  grow  about  two  feet  in  height,  branch  well,  have  long  and  strong 
"terns,  and  bear  most  artistic,  fluffy.  Chrysanthemum-like  flowers,  often 
live  inches  in  diameter.  The  Crego  Aster  always  commands  a high  price 
on  the  market  and  it  is  a most  lovely  sort  for  the  home  flower  garden. 

White.  Crimson.  Lavender.  Pink.  Purple. 

Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  40c;  % oz.,  65c. 

One  pkt.  each  of  the  five  separate  colors  for  40c. 

MIXED.— Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  50c;  Vz  oz.,  85c. 


American  Branching  Aster. 


King  or  Needle  Aster 

A very  desirable  class  of  asters 
which  is  rapidly  becoming  a favorite. 
Flowers  are  quite  distinct  from  any 
other  variety  ; petals  large,  broad,  and 
quilled,  completely  covering  the  crown. 
Flowers  very  large  and  full,  decidedly 
beautiful  and  are  produced  on  long, 
stiff  stems.  Plants  about  2 feet 
tall,  branching.  In  bloom  August 
to  October. 

MIXED  COLORS.  — Pkt.,  10c; 

*4  oz.,  50c. 

Victoria  Aster 

One  of  the  most  handsome  Asters 
for  beds  or  borders  where  an  even 
growth  and  a large  mass  of  flow- 
ers are  wanted  for  effect.  Plant 
about  2 feet  high,  of  elegant  pyramidal 
form.  A profuse  and  long  season 
bloomer.  The  flowers  are  very  large 
and  perfectly  double. 

FINEST  MIXED.— Pkt.,  15c;  % oz., 
45c;  % oz.,  75c. 

Carlson’s  Early 
Invincible  Aster 


Crego  Mammoth  Aster. 


New  Crimson  King 

Lovely  new  Aster  of  that  rich,  bril- 
liant crimson  color,  so  much  desired 
by  every  lover  of  Asters.  The  plants 
are  similar  to  the  American  Branch- 
ing Asters  ; with  long,  stiff  stems  and 
flowers  of  the  largest  size  and  very 
A splendid  cut-flower  vari- 
15c;  Ys  oz.,  40c. 

Mammoth  Rose  King 

New  variety  with  massive  flow- 
of  a particularly  pleasing 
of  bright,  brilliant  rose  col- 
or. Stems  are  frequently  two  feet 
in  length,  flowers  are  large  as  a 
saucer,  crowns  completely  covered. 
A magnificent  variety  and  lovely 
cut  flower.  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  40c. 

Peerless  Pink 

Flowers  of  enormous  size,  globu- 
lar in  shape,  up  to  five  inches  across, 
of  a most  delightful  and  pleasing 
shade  of  rich  shell  pink.  A beauty 
and  a prolific  bloomer.  This  is  one 
of  the  best  new  sorts.  Plants  2 
feet  high.  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  40c. 


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The  best  mid-season  aster.  Possesses 
all  the  desirable  qualities  of  the  late 

branching  asters,  but  comes  into  bloom  ten  days  earlier.  Flowers  large, 
very  double,  on  long,  stout  stems,  splendid  for  cutting.  Plants  20  to  24 
inches  high. 

MIXED  COLORS.— Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c;  % oz.,  85c. 

Lavender  Gem  Aster 

An  early  sort  of  the  Comet  or  Feathered  type  of  the  most 
charming  color  imaginable,  making  it  one  of  the  finest  Asters 
for  cut  flowers.  A delicate  lavender  deepening  with  age.  Feath- 
ery, full  double  flowers,  on  slender,  wiry  stems.  Plants  about 
18  inches  high.  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  45c;  oz.,  75c. 

New  Aster  “Sensation” 

The  reddest  of  all  red  Asters,  the  color  being  a rich  garnet  or 
ox-blood  red  which  glistens  in  the  sunshine  like  a live  coal.  The 
plants  are  of  free-branching  habit,  about  18  inches  high ; the 
large,  very  double  flowers  are  borne  freely  on  stems  a foot  long 
from  early  in  August  till  the  close  of  September.  Pkt.,  15c; 

Vs  oz.,  50 

New  Peerless  Yellow  Aster 

A veritable  sensation  in  the  flower  kingdom.  And  now  a 

perfect  yellow  Aster  has  been  produced.  Only  a short  time  ago 
even  experts  declared  this  was  impossible,  but  the  impossible  has  been 
accomplished.  Now  you  can  have  a big  yellow’  Aster  with  type  securely 
fixed.  Every  flower  will  come  a beautiful  chrysanthemum  yellow.  The 
flowers  are  remarkably  full  and  ball-shaped,  with  centers  deeply  covered 
with  curled  and  twisted  florets.  In  pkts.  only,  35c. 


NOVELTIES  IN  FLOWER  SEEDS— See  pages  12  to  13. 


King  or  Needle  Aster. 


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ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


New  Primrose  Balsam. 

Campanula 

(Bellflower — Canterbury  Bells) 

Imposing,  hardy  plants  profusely  cov- 
ered with  large,  bell-shaped  flower’s 
which  are  extremely  showy  in  shrub- 
beries and  borders.  They  are  easily 
grown  from  seeds,  succeeding  best  in 
light,  rich  soil. 

CARPATICA  (Bellflower).  — Plants 
grow  10  to  15  inches  high,  bearing  a 
great  profusion  of  attractive  bell-shaped 
flowers  of  blue  and  white  color,  Pkt., 
15c ; % oz,,  50c. 

MEDIUM  SINGLE  (Canterbury 
Bells). — The  old-fashioned  sorts,  with 
beautiful,  lai’ge  bell-shaped  blossoms. 

2 feet  high.  Mixed,  pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  25c. 

MEDIUM,  DOUBLE  (Double  Canter- 
bury Beils). — New  double  flowered  strain 
of  the  above.  Magnificent,  heavy  flow- 
ers of  pleasing  shades  of  white,  blue 
and  rose.  Mixed  sorts,  pkt.,  15c;  % 
oz.,  50c. 

CALYCANTHEMA  (Cup  and  Saucer 
Canterbury  Bells). — -Hardy  biennial,  2 V2 
feet  high,  producing  bell-shaped  flowers 

3 inches  long,  saucers  3 to  4 inches 
across.  Mixed  Colors,  pkt.,  10c;  Ys  oz., 
30  c. 


Cannas 


Cannas,  with  their  luxuriant  foliage 
and  immense  flowers  of  the  most  bril- 
liant color’s,  are  easily  the  most  useful 
and  showy  garden  plants  for  the  Amer- 
ican climate.  Seeds  started  in  the 
house  in  March  and  April  will  produce 
flowering  plants  by  July. 

MIXED  CANNAS. — Many  varieties  and 
colors.  Pkt.,  10c;  Yz  oz*>  25c;  oz.,  35c. 


IsbelFs  Selected  Balsams 

Balsams  or  “Lady’s  Slippers”  are  one  of  the  showiest  of  our 
annuals:  they  succeed  best  in  sunny  spots  in  rich  loam  and  are 
esuecially  easy  to  grow?  blooming  from  July  to  October,  Plants 
grow  15  to  20  inches  tall  and  produce  an  abundance  of  flower  sprays 
which  are  fine  for  table  decoration. 

NEW  PRIMROSE. — A magnificent  new  camellia-flowered  sort 
with  large,  perfectly  double  flowers  of  light  yellow  color.  Among 
the  Balsams  the  camellia  soi’ts  are  well  known  for  their  exquisite 
beauty,  and  our  new  yellow  soi-t  “Primrose”  leads  them  all.  Plants 
grow  about  20  inches  high  and  branch  freely.  Pkt.,  15c. 

WHITE  PERFECTION. — Extra  large,  very  double,  pure  white 
flowers.  Pkt.,  10c;  Y-t  oz.,  35c. 

SCARLET. — Brilliant  fiery-scarlet,  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  35c. 

ROSE-PINK.— Lovely  shade  of  pink.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  35c. 

DOUBLE  FLOWERED  MIXED.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  20c;  oz.,  50c. 

ISBELL’S  BALSAM  MIXTURE.— The  choicest  sorts  and  colors, 
our  own  mixture.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  40c. 

BELLIS  (See  Double  Daisy) 

Bean  Scarlet  Runner 


The  well  known  rapid- 
red  flowers,  from  July  to 
it  splendid  for  porches  or 


growing  annual  climber,  producing  bright 
September.  The  foliage  being  dense,  makes 
any  location  where  shade  is  desired.  Pkt., 
10c ; Y-i  lb.,  15c. 

Balsam  Apple 

Very  ornamental  and  quick  growing 
annual  climber,  10  feet  tall.  Nice  fo- 
liage and  apple  or  pear  shaped  fruits 
which,  when  ripe,  open  and  show  the 
seeds  and  blood-red  interior.  Apple 
and  Pear  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c;  Yz  oz.,  25c. 


Calliopsis 


Showy  and  beautiful  free-flowering 
annuals  of  the  easiest  culture,  doing 
well  in  any  sunny  position,  blooming 
all  summer  and  excellent  for  cutting 
and  massing.  15  to  20  inches  high. 
In  bloom  from  June  to  October.  By 
keeping  the  old  flowers  cut  off  will 
bloom  until  late  fall. 

GOLDEN  WAVE  (Giant  Sun- 
beams).— Plant  very  bushy  and  com- 
pact, about  two  feet  in  height,  and 
covered  from  July  to  October  with 
hundreds  of  beautiful  golden  blos- 
soms, two  inches  across.  Pkt,,  5c; 
Y4.  oz.,  15c. 

CRIMSON  KING.— Large  flowers  of 
bright  crimson.  Pkt.,  10c ; % oz..  25c. 

RaDIATA  (The  Tiger  Flower). — 
Lovely  dwarf  plants,  8 inches,  with 
large  red-brown  flowers,  turning  gold- 
en yellow.  Fine  for  borders  and 
edging.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c. 

ISBELL’S  SPECIAL  MIXED.— This 
contains  all  the  desirable  sorts  and 
colors.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c;  oz.,  75c. 


Chabaud  Carnation. 


Calliopsis. 

Carnation  * 

Carnations  are  excellent  bloomers 
in  the  garden,  and  almost  indispens- 
able for  winter  flowering.  Chabauds 
and  Marguerites  are  best  for  summer. 

CHABAUD’S  PERPETUAL.  — A 
new  strain  from  France.  Blooms  in  5 
to  6 months  and  continues  in  great  pro- 
fusion indefinitely.  In  view  of  its  earli- 
ness, robust  growth  and  diversity  of 
color  ; highly  recommended.  Pkt.,  20c. 

HARDY  GARDEN  CARNATIONS. 
-—The  finest  assortment  of  extra  dou- 
ble, sweet-scented  carnations  for  gar- 
den and  house  culture.  Mixed,  pkt., 
15c ; Yh  oz.,  50c. 

MARGUERITE. — Blooms  4 months 
after  sowing  the  seed.  Good  for  bed- 
ding or  pots.  Plants  dwarf,  blooming 
very  profusely.  Flowers  double,  of 
rich  colors.  Mixed,  pkt.,  10c;  Ys 
oz.,  35c. 

Canary  Bird  Flower 

This  handsome  annual  climber  is 
one  of  the  most  beautiful  of  its  class. 
The  vines  grow  to  a height  of  20  feet, 
thickly  covered  with  clear  golden- 
yellow  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c;  Yz  oz.,  30c. 


Single  Campanula. 


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Candytuft 


Candytufts  are  among  our  best  plants  for  edging,  bedding,  and 
for  cutting.  They  are  hardy  annuals,  bearing  profusely  large  spikes 
of  flowers  during  the  season.  Sown  outdoors  in  April,  the  plants 
will  bloom  from  July  to  September.  Successive  sowings  will 
lengthen  the  season  of  bloom.  They  are  also  sown  in  autumn  and 
will  then  bloom  early  in  spring.  12  inches  high. 

EMPRESS. — A fine  variety,  bearing  large  trusses,  pure  white, 
in  pyramidal-ishaped  spikes.  Extra  fine  for  cutting  or  makes  a 
fine  bedding  plant.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 

CRIMSON. — Rich  bright  color.  Pkt.,  10c ; % oz.,  35c. 

WHITE  ROCKET. — White,  large  trusses.  Pkt.,  5c;  Yz  oz.,  25c. 

MIXED  COLORS.— A splendid  mixture.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

DWARF  HYBRIDS. — The  large  flowers  have  a great  range  of 
beautiful  colors.  Of  dwarf,  compact  growth  ; valuable  for  borders, 
edging  and  mass  planting.  8 inches  high.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c. 

ISBELL’S  CANDYTUFT  MIXTURE.— All  the  best  sorts  and 
colors  known.  Pkt.,  10c ; oz.,  30c. 


Cardinal  Climber 


A new  annual  climber  of  extremely  rapid  growth,  attaining  a 
height  of  20  to  30  feet.  Beautiful  fern-like  foliage.  Each  plant 
bears  almost  countless  numbers  of  round,  glowing  scarlet  flowers, 
which  average  IY2  inches  across.  Flowers  freely  from  June  until 

frost.  Pkt.,  15c;  2 pktsu,  25c. 


Centaurea 


ihe  popular  Cornflowers, 
known  also  as  Bachelor’s 
Buttons,  Ragged  Sailor  and 
Bluet.  They  are  beautiful 
and  effective  plants  for 
beds  and  borders.  The  cut 
flowers  are  highly  appre- 
ciated for  bouquets  and 
decorating.  Hardy  an- 
nuals, requiring  hardly  any 
care  and  usually  re-seeding 
themselves,  coming  up  year 
after  year.  A bunch  of 
blue  sorts,  with  a few  yel- 
low Calliopsis,  Marigolds, 
Calendulas  or  California 
Poppies  is  very  pretty. 

Plants  grow  18  to  20  inches 
high  ; blooming  season  June 
to  November. 

CYANUS,  SINGLE 
BLUE.— Also  called  Corn- 
flower, Bachelor’s  Button, 

Blue  Bottle,  Ragged  Sailor. 
Favorite  blue  sort.  Height 
11/2  to  2 feet.  Pkt.,  5c;  % 
oz.,  15c;  oz.,  35c. 

CYANUS,  SINGLE 
MIXED.— Shades  of  blue, 
pink,  and  white.  Pkt.,  5c; 

^4  oz.,  15c;  oz.,  35c. 

CYANUS,  DOUBLE 
MIXED.  — The  beautiful 
double  Cornflower.  Shades  of 
blue,  pink,  white.  Pkt.,  10c ; Y-t 
oz.,  25c. 

IMPERIALIS  (Royal  Sweet 
Sultans). — The  beautiful  sweet- 
scented,  artistic-shancd  flowers 
are  borne  on  long,  strong  stems, 
and  when  cut  will  stand  for  several  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  Ya  oz,,  30c. 

GYMNOCARPA  (Dusty  Miller). — Graceful  plants  with  silvery-gray 
foliage.  Fine  for  bedding,  vases,  hanging  baskets,  and  edging  flower 
beds.  Height  1 to  IY2  feet.  Pkt.,  10c;  Yi  oz.,  30c. 

ISBELL’S  CENTAUREA  MIXTURE.— The  very  finest  sorts  for  cut 
flowers.  Pkt.,  15c;  Yz  oz.,  50c. 


Candytuft,  Empress. 

Cosmos 

A tall,  graceful,  showy  annual,  enjoying  the  widest 
popularity.  Blooms  profusely  in  late  summer  and 
autumn.  The  season  of  bloom  can  be  lengthened  by 
starting  the  seeds  in  frames  or  window  boxes,  in 
early  spring.  Excellent  for  cut  flowers.  Plants  3 to 
4 feet  high  ; blooming  season  August  to  November. 

NEW  DOUBLE  FLOWERING.— This  new  sort  pro- 
duces beautifully  formed,  round,  double  flowers  in 
shades  of  red,  pink  and  white.  As  valuable  for  garden 
display  as  for  cut  flowers.  Pkt.,  25c. 

LADY  LENOX,  NEW  GIANT  ORCHID  FLOWER- 
ING.— The  flowers  are  immense,  six  to  seven  inches  in 
diameter  with  wide  petals  of  exquisite  shell-pink.  4 to 
6 feet  high  and  blooms  late.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 

EARLY  DAWN. — Very  early.  White  with  a tinge 
of  rose;  three  to  four  feet  high.  Pkt.,  10c;  ^ oz.,  25c. 

MARGUERITE  FRINGED.— Petals  fringed  in  a 
way  suggesting  Marguerites.  Flowers  two  or  three 
inches  across.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  10c;  Y4.  oz«»  25c. 

KLONDYKE  GIANT. — Gorgeous  orange-yellow  flow- 
ers of  large  size.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  35c. 

EARLY  FLOWERING  GIANT  MIXED.— The  new 
strain  of  early  blooming,  large-flowered  Cosmos.  Pkt., 
10c;  Ya:  oz.,  25c;  oz.,  75c. 

EARLY  FLOWERING  CRIMSON.— Large  flowers 
of  glowing  crimson.  Pkt.,  10c;  Ya  oz.,  20c. 

MIXED  VARIETIES.— Pkt.,  5c;  1/2  oz.,30c;  oz.,  50c. 

ISBELL’S  COSMOS  MIXTURE.— All  the  distinct 
varieties  in  all  known  colors.  Will  supply  you  with 
beautiful  cut  flowers.  Pkt.,  15c ; Ya  oz.,  35c, 


Coreopsis. 


Cobaea 


Cups  and  Saucers  Vine  or  Cathedral  Bells.  One  of  the  handsomest 
and  most  rapid  growing  annual  climbers,  running  up  to  30  feet  in  a 
season.  The  flowers  are  bell-shaped  and  of  a purplish  lilac  color.  The 
plants  are  always  clean  of  insects.  Pkt.,  10c;  Ya  oz.,  25c. 


Chrysanthemums 


Showy  and  very  effective  garden  annuals  of  easy  culture,  doing  espe- 
cially well  in  our  state.  The  annual  Chrysanthemums  have  a beauty 
distinctly  their  own.  The  plants  grow  from  12  to  14  inches  high,  have 
fine  delicate  foliage,  and  produce  beautiful  flowers  in  great  abundance. 
Splendid  for  cutting. 

SINGLE  MIXED. — Lovely  daisy-like  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c;  Ya  oz.,  15c. 

DOUBLE  MIXED. — Dwarf  plants  of  compact  habit,  showy  double 
flowers.  Pkt.,  10c;  ^ oz.,  25c. 

Coreopsis 

EL  DORADO. — ^The  long-lasting  flowers  are  simply  perfect,  measuring 
3 inches  and  over  in  diameter,  and  are  borne  on  stalks  15  to  18  inches 
in  length.  Brilliant  golden-yellow.  Although  a hardy  biennial,  flowers 
the  same  season  from  seed  sown  early ; compact,  bushy  plants— 2 feet 
high — blooming  abundantly  during  summer  and  fall.  Pkt.,  10c ; Ya  oz.,  25c. 


Cosmos,  Early  Dawn. 


112  General  List  of  Flower  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Calendula  - Pot  Marigold 


■\^^’ell-kno^vn,  showy,  haixly  annuals,  growing  well 
in  any  good  garden  soil,  flowering  very  freely,  and 
continuing  in  bloom  from  June  to.  November;  suit- 
able for  pot  culture.  10  to  12  inches  high.  Calen- 
(lulas  have  become  very  popular  of  late;  the  striking 
orange,  red  and  yellow  blooms  are  very  effective  and 
attractive.  They  are  excellent  for  cutting.  Try  . a 
planting  of  these  first  week  in  June  for  lateJ'fall 
flowers,  Beautiful  for  pot  culture,  for  winter  blooming. 

PlvIXCK  OF  ORANflK. — This  new  variety  is  a free 
bloomer,  producing  masses  of  beautiful  do'uble  flow- 
ers. deep  orange  yellow,  creamv-white  center  Avith 
dark  eye.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  SOc. 

MIXED. — Manv  A'arieties.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

DEMON  (il  EEN.— 1.0  A'ely  pale-yellow  floAvers  of  large 


Calen<lnla. 


NEW  OKANOE  KlNti.— Glowing  dark  orange  red, 
METEOR. — Handsome  double  floAvers,  light 
orange  striped  on  primrose.  Pkt.,  5c;  3^  oz., 

25c. 


,ery  double. 


ct.,  10c;  14  oz.,  20c. 
Pkt.,  15c;  14  oz.,  25c. 


Celosia  or  Cockscomb 


Celosia  Dwarf, 


SUEPHFK  CKOMN. — Fine  shade  of  bright 
canary  jelloAV.  Pkt.,  10c;  14  oz*,  30c. 

ISBEEE’S  O.VT.ENDFL.V  MIXTURE.— All  the 
best  kinds  and  all  colors.  Pkt.,  lOc;  14  oz.,  25c, 


Free  flowering,  highly  ornamental  plants  of  easiest  culture,  groAV- 
ing  best  in  rather  light  soil.  Blooming  season  June  to  November. 
They  make  grand  border  plants  and  the  dAvarf  sorts  are  attractive 
for  pot  culture. 

CRISTATA  (DAA'arf  Mixed). — The  floAvers  form  combs  of  brilliant 
shades  of  red  and  yellow.  Pkt.,  10c;  14  oz.,  30c. 

PEUMOSA  (Feathered  Cockscomb). — Plants  grow  2 to  3 feet  high 
and  produce  feathery  plumes  of  A’ivid  colors.  Pkt.,  10c;  14  oz.,  30c. 

CRISTATA  (3Iammolh). — Comb-like  floAvers  of  large  size  and 
rich  color.  Plants  tall  and  strong.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz,,  20c. 

CASTEE  GOUED.— Plants  groAV  compact  and  pyramidal  and  pro- 
duce many  very  large  floAver  heads,  reseiubling  avUIoaa^  plumes.  Strik- 
ingly rich  colors  in  many  remarkable  shades.  Pkt.,  25c. 

CEEOSIA  CHIEDSI. — The  Chinese  WooIfloAver. — Plants  grow  two 
to  three  feet  high,  the  Idooms  starting  early  Avith  a central  globular 
head  Avhicdr  often  reaches  the  immense  size  of  tAVO  feet  in  circum- 
ference. Scores  of  branches  are  throAAui  out,  each  bearing'  a ball  of 
wool.  Scarlet,  pink  and  yellow.  Pkt.,  20c;  3 pktis.  for  50c. 

Coix  - Job’s  Tears 

An  ornamental  grass  Avith  large  broad  leaves.  The  hard,  shiny 
seeds  are  frequently  used  as  a remedy  for  sore  throat,  goiter,  etc. 
The  seeds  are  used  for  necklace.  Oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  50c;  Ih.,  $1.50. 

Coleus 

Foliage  plants  of  exceeding  richness  and  beauty;  indispensable  for 
borders  and  bedding;  excellent  for  AvindoAA-  garden.  Mixed,  pkt.,  15c. 


Cypress  Vine 

Well  knoAAUi  and  popular  climbing  A-ine  for  trellises.  It  has  a 
profusion  of  pretty  star-.shaped  blossoms  and  its  flne-leaved, 
feathery  foliage  is  adapted  to  ornamental  Avork.  Will  grow  8 
to  10  feet  high.  Annual.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c, 

Dimorphotheca  (The  African  Daisy) 

Imagine  a,  riot  of  colors  A-arying  from  purest  white,  bluish  Avhite 
and  red — with  tints  of  lemon-sulphur,  light  orange  and  salmon- 
rose.  An  excellent  bedding  annual.  Requires  only  simple  care 
and  flowers  are  produced  in  greatest  profusion  nearly  all  sum- 
mer in  sunny  situations;  blossoms  often  measure  2%  inches  across. 
An  extremely  shoAvy  annual  Daisy;  plants  grow  12  to  15  inches 
high.  Pkt.,  15c;  Ys  oz.,  35c. 

Dolichos  (Hyacinth  Bean) 

Splendid  annual  climber;  clusters  of  purple  and  white  flow- 
ers, followed  by  ornamental  seed  pods;  10  feet  high.  All  col- 
ors, mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  15c;  oz.,  25c. 


Columbine  — See  Aquilegia. 


Dimorphotheca — The  African  Daisy. 


Eui>horhia — Snow  on  the  31ountain. 

Eschscholtzia  (California  poppy) 

Extremely  handsome,  Ioav  and  quick  groAving  annuals,  with  finely 
out  blui.sh  foliage  and  cheerful,  bright  colored,  poppy-like  blossoms. 
Nothing  can  excel  it  in  brightness.  They  are  most  effective  Avhen 
grown  in  beds  of  considerable  size.  SoAvings  may  be  made  early  in 
spring  or  late  in  antumn  for  blooming  the  next  spring.  Very 
hardy,  blooming  June  to  NoA'-ember.  Plants  9 to  12  inches  high. 

CAEIFORNICA. — The  original  golden-yelloAv  California  Popp5^ 
Pkt.,  5c;  1/4  oz,,  15c;  oz.,  25c. 

GRANDIFEORA  HYBRIDS. — Nbaa’  large  floAvering  kinds  shoAving 
many  neAV  and  beautiful  shades  of  rich  .colors.  Pkt,,  10c;  44  oz.,  20c. 

GEISHA. — The  prettily  fluted  nr  ruffled  petals  are  a bright  glist- 
ening scarlet  mi  the  outside,  A\hile  the  inside  is  rich  golden  orange, 
a most  brilliant  Oriental  color  combination.  Pkt.,  15c, 

SC.AREET  BEAUTA^. — Ncav,  very  bright  gloAving  deep  scarlet. 
Plants  groAV  erect,  giving  the  appearance,  when  in  bloom,  of  a 
vivid  scarlet  tulip.  Pkt,,  25c. 

MIXED  COEORS. — A nice  mixture,  Avhich  should  be  planted  free- 
ly in  eA'ery  garden.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

ISBEEE’S  ESCHSCHOETZIA  MIXTURE.— All  the  worth-while 
varieties  and  colors,  single  and  double  flowered.  Pkt.,  10c;  44  oz., 
30c. 

Euphorbia  Variegata  (snow  on  the  mountain.) 

A favorite  for  mass  planting.  Showy  and  distinct  plants  with  very 
attractive  foliage,  dark  green  leaA^es,  edged  clear  white.  2 feet.  Eas- 
ily grown  from  seed,  doing  well  in  any  fairly  good  sDil.  Pkt.,  10c; 
44  oz.,  25c;  oz.,  75c. 


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


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Shasta  Daisies. 


Daisy  - Bellis  Perennis 

The  popular  English  or  Double  Daisies.  These  hardy  peren- 
nials are  easily  raised  from  spring  sown  seed  and  come  into 
flower  in  a very  short  time.  They  thrive  best  in  cool,  shady 
places,  are  very  pretty  and  admirably  adapted  for  edgings, 
especially  for  borders  of  pansy  and  forget-me-not  beds,  and 
also  well  suited  for  pot  culture.  Grow  4 to  5 inches  high; 
blooming  season  July  to  September. 

GIANT  WHITE. — Flowers  extra  large,  pure  white  and  double. 
Pkt„  10c. 

LONGFELEOW. — Double  flowers  of  deep  pink.  Very  fine. 

Pkt.,  10c. 

DOUBLE  MIXED. — T.arge  flowering  sorts  in  all  shades  of 
pink,  red  and  white.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  50c. 

Shasta  Daisy,  Single 

This  is  the  finest  of  Luther  Burbank’s  hybrids.  It  is  a per- 
fectly hardy  perennial,  bearing  sturdy,  lasting  flowers,  averag- 
ing four  inches  in  diameter,  on  long  stiff  stems.  The  petals 
or  rays  are  pure  white.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  40c;  ^ oz.,  $1.25. 


Delphinium  - Larkspur 


African  Daisy  - Single 


ANNUAL  VARIETIES 


Well-known  annuals  of  great  beau- 
ty and  noted  for  richness  of  colors, 
particularly  in  blue  shades.  Easily 
grown. 

DOUBLE  TALL  ROCKET.— All 

colors  mixed.  2 feet  high.  Pkt.,  5c; 
Vz  oz.,  25c. 

DOUBLE  DWARF  ROCKET.,— 

Plants  grow  12  to^  15  inches  tall.  Fin- 
est mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  25c. 

EMPEROR. — A magnificent  variety, 
very  free  flowering,  rich  colors.  1% 
feet.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  20c. 

EXQUISITE. — Charming  new  dou- 
ble flowered  Larkspur  with  tall  spikes 
of  a soft  pink  shade.  Pkt.,  15c. 

TALL  DOUBLE.— Pure  white.  Pkt., 
10c;  % oz.,  25c. 

TALL  DOUBLE.— SheU  pink.  Pkt., 
10c;  V4.  oz.,  25c. 

TALL  DOUBI.E. — Dark  blue.  Pkt., 
10c;  14  oz.,  25c. 

ISBELL’S  L.ARKSPUR  MIXTURE. 

— Lovely  annual  sorts,  fine  varieties 
and  colors.  Plant  them  for  cut  flow- 
ers. Pkt.,  10c;  14  oz.,  25c;  oz.,  75c. 

PERENNIAL  VARIETIES 

One  of  the  most  brilliant  and  effect- 
ive hardy  garden  plants. 

BELLADONNA  HYBRIDS.  —Rich 
and  beautiful  colors.  Dwarf  growth, 
requiring  no  staking.  In  bloom  from 
June  until  frost.  Pkt.,  20c;  14  oz.,  50c. 

BLUE  BUTTERFLY.  — A lovely 
bright  shade  of  blue.  Very  graceful 
for  cutting.  Pkt.,  10c;  14  oz.,  35c. 

FORMOSUM. — Brilliant  blue,  white 
center,  3 ft.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c. 

CARDINALE. — Bright  scarlet  flow- 
ers. 3 feet  high.  Pkt.,  15c;  Vs  oz.,  40c. 

ZALELj — Beautiful  sulphur-yellow 
flowers,  very  striking.  Plants  2 to 
214  feet  high.  Pkt.,  20c. 

MIXED.— 
: 14  oz.,  30c. 


Diniorpliotheca  or  Star  Flower. — Large  daisy-like  flow- 
ers of  many  beautiful  shades.  Not  only  an  excellent 
bedding  annual,  but  an  uncommonly 
good  pot  plant.  Pkt.,  15c;  14  oz.,  35c. 

Dianthus  - Pinks 

The  annual  and  biennial  sorts  of 
Dianthus  flower  freely  the  first  year 
seed.  Quite  hardy  and  often 
give  a greater  profusion  of  bloom  the 
second  year  than  the  first.  Sow  in 
open  ground,  and  thin  to  stand  six  or 
eight  inches  apart  in  the  row.  Bloom- 
ing season  June  to  November. 

CHINENSIS.  — China  or  Indian 
Pink.  Blooms  in  clusters  and  flowers 
are  very  double.  Finest  mixed.  Pkt., 
5c;  14  oz.,  20c. 

HEDDEWIGII.  — Double  Japan 
Pink.  Seed  saved  from  the  best  dou- 
ble flowers  only.  Fine  collections  of 
colors.  Pkt.,  Iflc;  14  oz.,  4Uc. 

EASTERN  QUEEN.— Large  single, 
beautifully  marbled  rose  and  mauve 
color.  Pkt.,  10c;  14  oz.,  20c. 

SNOWBALL. — Beautifully  fringed, 
pure  white  double  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c; 
14  oz.,  30c. 

FIREBALL. — Compact,  free-flower- 
ing plants.  Full  double  scarlet  flow- 
ers. Pkt.,  10c;  14  oz.,  30c. 

GIANT  SINGLE  MIXED. — Flowers 
of  large  size,  and  great  beauty.  Pkt., 
10c;  14  oz.,  35c. 

ISBELL’S  DIANTHUS  mXTURE. 

— Finest  single  and  double  sorts  and 
all  good  colors.  Pkt.,  15c;  14  oz.,  25c. 


Delphinium. 

Hardy  Pinks 

PHEASANT’S  EYE,  or  JUNE  PINK 

— Sometimes  called  grass  pink;  fine 
for  massing.  Flowers  single,  beauti- 
ful and  fragrant.  Pkt.,  10c;  14  oz.,  35c. 


Dahlia 


Dianthus  Heddewigii. 


One  of  our  best  autumn-flowering 
plants;  blooms  until  killed  by  frost;  half 
hardy  perennial,  blooming  the  first  year 
from  seed  if  sown  early.  They  prefer 
rich,  deep  soil. 

DOUBLE  MIXED. — Many  varieties  and 
colors.  Pkt..  15c;  14  oz.,  35c. 

SINGLE  PERFECTION. — Large  flow- 
ering showy  single  varieties.  Pkt.,  10c; 
14  oz.,  35c. 

Digitalis  - Foxglove 

Ornamental,  hardy  plants  of  stately 
growth.  The  seed,  though  small,  germ- 
inates readily  and  the  plants  succeed 
well  even  in  poor  soil  if  given  half- 
shady  location.  Spikes  are  often  3 to  5 
feet  long  and  thickly  strung  with  scores 
of  thimble-shaped  flowers.  Splendid  for 
mass  plantings. 

GLOXINIFLORA. — Mixed  colors,  pkt., 
10c;  14  oz.,  25c. 


Every  fall  we  receive  orders  for  spring- 
flowering  bulbs.  Tulips,  Hyacinths,  etc., 
after  oiir  stocks  are  all  sold  out.  Write 
early  for  our  Fall  Catalog, 


Digitalis — Foxglove. 


114  General  List  of  Flower  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Gaillardia 


Heliotrope. 

F orget-Me-Not 

(MYOSOTIS) 

Tlie  National  Flower  of  Belgium. 

Dainty,  elegant  little  flowers,  all  of 
which  bloom  profusely  for  two;  seasons, 
flowering  freely  in  early  spring  and  fall; 
they  love  shady,  moist  places.  Once  at 
home  in  a garden  they  establish  them- 
selves by  self-seeding.  They  are  beau- 
tiful for  borders,  edgings  and  for  pot 
cultu'’e.  Average  height,  six  inches 

VICTORIA.  — Flower’S  large, 
bright  azure  blue.  Neat  dwarf 
plants.  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  50c. 

RUTH  FISHER.  —Plants  very 
compact;  the  lovely  blue  flowers 
are  carried  well  above  the  glossy 
green  foliage.  Pkt.,  25c. 

BEUE  ALPINE.  — Of  trailing 
habit,  with  bright  blue  flowers. 

Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  35c. 

PAEUSTRIS  (Perennial).  — 
Large  blue  flowers,  bloom  all  sum- 
mer. Pkt.,  20c;  Ys  oz.,  GOc. 

Four  O’ clocks 

mRABILIS,  or  MARVEE  OF 
PERU. — Well  known  hardy  an- 
nual succeeding  anywhere.  Hand- 
some plants.  2 feet  high,  covered 
all  summer  with  hundreds  ofl 
bright  colored,  showy,  sweet- 
scented  flowers.  They  make  a 
Wonderfully  attractive  hedge  or 
solid  long  row.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  50c. 


Heliotrope 


Remarkable  for  the  size  and  brilliancy  of  its  flowers, 
which  are  produced  in  great  profusion  all  through  the  sum- 
mer; desirable  bedding  plants,  and  excellent  for  cutting. 
Plant  about  15  inches  high;  in  bloom  July  to*  November. 

PERFECTION  DOUBEE  IMIXEl) — Rich  shades  of  red  and 
yellow.  Large  heads  of  double  quilled  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c; 
Yi  ounce,  20c. 

CtR.lNDlFEOKA. — Hardy  perennial  varieties,  bearing  gor- 
geous tlowers,  two  aiul  one-haif  to  three  inches  across. 
Splendid  for  permanent  beds  and  for  cutting.  3Iixed  colors, 
pkt.,  lOe;  1/4  02..,  35c. 


Geranium 


Everyone  loves  the  delightful  fragrance  and 
beauty  of  the  Heliotrope,  but  few  know  that  it 
can  be  raised  from  seed  as  easily  as  the  Ver- 
bena. To  insure  a long  period  of  bloom,  start 
seed  indoors. 

ROYAE  HIGHNESS.  — A magnificent  new 
Heliotrope,  forming  immense  plants  that  spread 
and  climb  to  the  height  of  8 to  10  feet.  Large 
trusses  of  rich,  purple  flowers.  Pkt.,  20c.  Single  Hollyhock 

MAMMOTH-FLOWERING,  3nXED  COLORS. 

— A very  popular  bedding  and  pot  plant;  the  flower-heads 
of  this  neAv  strain  are  of  large  size,  delicious  fragrance 
and  of  white  and  blue  shades.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c. 

MIDNIGHT. — Flowers  purple  variegated  with  white. 

Leaves  riMi  bronze  green,  stems  black  as  ink.  Pkt.,  20c. 

HELIOTROPE,  FINE  3IIXEI>.— Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 


The  constant  succession  of  bloom  till  frost  and  the  bril- 
liant colors  of  the  flowers  render  the  Geranium  very  desir- 
able for  pot  culture  and  bedding.  Half  hardy  perennial, 
easily  grown  from  seed. 

ISBELL’S  “GOOD  VENTURE’’  MIXTURE.— This  collec- 
tion embraces  all  the  newer  varieties;  flowers  are  large  and 
round,  some  forming  trusses  15  inches  across.  Pkt.,  20c. 

APPLE  SCENTED. — The  old  favorite  sort  with  fragrant 
leaves.  Pkt.,  20c. 

Grass  Pinks  - Clove  Pinks 

These  very  desirable  sweet-scented,  low  growing,  hardy 
garden  pinks  bloom  early  and  are  ex- 
tremely free  flowering.  Unequaled  for 
the  border  of  beds,  automobile  drives, 
and  old-fashioned  garden.  Should  be 
planted  in  quantities  in  any  good  garden 
soil  with  full  sun  and  in  an  open 
situation. 

SINGLE  AND  DOUBLE  VARIETIES, 
mixed,  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c. 

Gypsophila 

(BABY’S  BREATH) 

Hardy,  annual.  The  flowers  are  small, 
star-like,  and  borne  in  feathery  sprays 
which  are  highly  esteemed  for  cut  flow- 
ers, as  they  lend  a most  graceful  effect 
when  combined  in  bouquets  with  Sweet 
Peas  or  other  flowers.  Successive  plant- 
ings of  seed  should  be  made  to  furnish 
a continuous  supply  of  flowers. 

ELEGANS. — White  and  rose  mixed, 
Pkt.,  5c;  1/4  oz.,  15c;  oz.,  40c. 

Gourds,  Ornamental 

Desirable,  pretty  climbers  for  many 
places  where  a large  amount  of  vines  are 
wanted  quickly.  The  blossoms  of  some 
are  quite  striking  and  handsome.  Their 
intereMing  features  are  the  odd,  unique 
and  ornamental  gourds.  ^ 

SPECIAL  MIXTURE.— Splendid  assort- 
ment of  many  varieties.  Pkt.,  10c;  % 
oz.,  20c;  oz.,  35c. 

For  other  varieties  of  Gourds  see  our 
Vegetable  list, 

Kochia  Trichophylla 

(SUMMER  CYPRESS.) 

Sometimes  called  Burning  Bush.  This 
annual  plant  is  of  surprisingly  rapid 
growth,  regular  pyramids  about  2 feet 
high.  Leaves  slender,  of  light  pea-green 
until  fall,  changing  to  blood  red  and  car- 
mine. May  be  grown  singly  or  in  the 
form  of  a group  or  for  a background. 
Remarkably  easj"  culture.  Pine  for 
temporary  hedge,  border  or  dividing  line. 
Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c. 


Hollyhocks 

One  of  the  most  majestic  and  desirable  of  hardy  perennial 
plants,  and  a clump  or  line  in  any  garden  gives  an  effect  not 
attainable  with  any  other  plant. 

ISBELI.’S  EXTRA  DOUBLE  FLOWERED,  MIXED.  — 
Seed  for  this  mixture  is  saved  from  the  very  finest  extra 
double  flo\.'erc  only.  The  best  and  most  gorgeous  colored 
strain  in  existence.  Pkt.,  10c;  Vi  oz.,  40c. 

GIAN'T  SIX'GLE  iMIXED. — A^ery  large,  showy  flowers.  All 
colors/,  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  Vi*  oz.,  25c. 

ALLEGHENY. — Mammoth  flowers  with  fringed  petals, 
some  half-double,  some  single.  The  wonderfully  formed 
blossoms  look  as  if  made  from  the  finest  China  Silk. 
Shades  of  pink  and  red.  Pkt.,  10c;  Vi  oz.,  35c. 

NEAV  ANNUAL  EVERBi.OGMING.— Double  and  single.  A 
wonderful  acquisition.  Seed  .=(l\^■n  early  indoors  will  bloom 
in  July.  Sown  outdoors  in  Alay  will  bloom  in  August. 
Pkt.,  10c;  Vi  oz.,  30c. 


Kochia  or  Summer  Cypress. 


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


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Mignonette  - Reseda 

No  garden  is  complete  without  at  least  a small  bed  of  Mignonette.  It  is  a well 
known  fragrant  annual  of  easiest  culture.  Successive  sowing  should  be  made  to  keep 
up  a supply  of  flowers  from  Spring  until  frost.  May  be  grown  in  pots  for  winter 
flowering.  Plants  12  to  15  inches  high. 

GIANT  MAOHKT. — Large  flower  spikes.  Everblooming  Pkt.,  lOr;  oz.,  .SOo. 
GOLDEN  QUEEN. — Fragrant  golden  yellow  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 
GOLIA'PH. — h inest  red  variety.  Deliciously  fragrant.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c. 
DIAMOND. — White,  sweet  scented  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  35c. 
RESEDA  ODORATA — The  old-fashioned  sweet  Mignonette.  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  20c. 

Marigold— Tagetes 

No  other  annual  imparts  so  much  brightness  to  our  gardens  for  such  a long 
from  early  summer  far  into  the  frosts  of  autumn,  as  the  Marigold.  The  tail 
Afi-rcan  varieties  are  very  showy  when  grown  in  large  groups,  while  the  dwarf er 
French  varieties  are  unusually  effective  in  beds,  edgings,  or  pots.  Splendid 
cut  flowers  ; a vase  of  Marigolds  with  blue  Cornflowers  or  Larkspurs  is  very  striking. 

DWARF  ITtENCH  VARIETIES. 

LEGION  OF  HONOR. — Plants  compact,  8 in.  high;  flowers  single,  golden  yellow 
marked  with  dark  brown.  Pkt.,  Sc;  % oz.,  25c. 

(H)LD  STRIPED. — Flowers  very  double,  brown-red,  striped  golden  yellow.  12 
inches.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  26c. 

DOUBLE  MIXED. — Many  varieties.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  25c, 

TALL  AFRICAN  VARIETIES. 

LEMON  QUEEN. — 2 feet  high.  Large,  double  lemon-colored  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c; 
% oz.,  25c. 

ELDORADO. — 2 V>  feet  tall.  Large,  full,  double  quilled  flowers.  Golden  yellow. 
Pkt.,  10c;  1/4  oz.,  25c. 

AFRICAN  MIXED. — 2 feet  tall.  Large  double  flowers  of  beautiful  shades.  Pkt., 
5c;  % oz.,  20c. 

FRENCH  TALL  STRIPED. — Beautiful,  small  very  double,  striped  flowers.  Pkt., 
10c;  1/4  oz„  25c, 

ISBELL’S  TALL  MARIGOLD  MIXTURE.— The  finest  French  and  African  va- 
rieties in  all  colors.  A wonderful  assortment.  For  garden  display  and  cutflowers. 

Pkt.,  lOc;  % oz.,  30c;  oz.,  50c. 

Lathyrus 

HARDY  SWEET  PEAS. 

ShoAvy,  free-flowering,  hardy 
perennial  climbers  for  covering 
old  stumps,  fences,  etc.,  continu- 
ally in  bloom;  fine'  for  cutting. 
Similar  to  the  regular  SAveet  Peas 
but  they  bloom  longer.  Pkt., 
15c:  Vz  oz.,  35c;  oz.,  60c. 

Mimulus 

ShoAvy  plants  of  dAvarf  growth, 
profuse  flowering,  for  shady  lo- 
cations and  house  culture.  Half 
hardy  perennials,  blooming  the 
first  year  from  seed. 

TIGRINUS.— Monkey  Flower.— 
Large  gloxinia-like  flowers, 
handsomely  blotched.  Pkt.,  lOc. 

MOSCHATUS. — Musk  Plant. — ■ 
Fine  for  pots  and  hanging 
baskets.  Musk-scented  foliage, 
small  yelloAv  flowers.  Pkt.,  20c. 

Nicotiana 


Mignonette. 

Lobelia 

This  popular  and  beautiful 
flowering  piant  is  most  desirable 
for  pot  culture,  edgings,  hanging 
baskets,  etc.,  blooming  profusely 
from  June  to  November.  The 
blossoms  of  all  sorts  are  partic- 
ularly bright  in  appearance. 

CRYSTAL  PALACE.  — Rich 
deep  blue  flowers,  dark  foliage, 
finest  bedding  variety.  6 inches 
high.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oir.,  40c. 

FINEST  MIXED — Dwarf  sorts 
in  shades  of  blue  and  white. 
Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  35c. 


Lupinus  or  Lupins 

Free  flowering  annuals  of  easy 
culture;  long,  gracefr(l  spikes 
rich  colored,  pea-shaped  flow- 
ers. Fine  for  borders,  large 
beds  and  for  cutting.  Prefers 
a little  shade.  2 feet. 

Pure  WMte^Dark  Blue — Pink 
Rose. 

Each,  pkt.,  lOc;  % oz.,  25c. 

DWARF  BLUE. — ^Grows  1 ft. 
high;  pretty  light  blue  flowers. 
Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c. 

Moonflower 

White-Seeded  (Grandiflora  AI- 

baK — The  variety  most  general- 
ly grown.  It  bears  in  greatest 
profusion  immense,  lovely  white 
flowers,  five  to  six  inches  in  dia- 
meter. If  planted  in  rich  ground 
in  a sunny  situation,  the  vines 
attain  a height  of  2 5 feet.  Pkt., 
10c;  Yz  oz.,  30c;  oz.,  50c. 

NEW  CROSS  BRED.— Of  great 
value  for  the  North,  as  it  blooms 
early.  The  flowers  are  large  and 
very  numerous.  Per  pkt.,  10c; 
% oz.,  25e. 

SKY-BLUE.' — The  la’-ge  flow- 
ers are  surpassingly  beautiful — 
of  softest  cerulean  blue.  Pkt., 
10c;  % oz.,  30c. 

For  New  Varieties  of  Flower 
Seeds  see  pages  12  and  13. 


Lobelia. 


Morning  Glory 


Climbers  of  rapid  growth; 
beautiful  and  varied  flow- 
ers; for  covering  walls, 
trellises,  arbors,  etc.,  they 
are  invaluable;  soak  the 
seed  in  warm  Avater  o\'er 
night  to  assist  in  rapid 
germination. 

IMPERIAL  JAPANESE. 

— These  are  the  greatest 
improvement  that  it  is  pos- 
sible to  imagine  in  the 
common  Morning  Glor3^ 

Not  only  are  the  flowers  of  IshclI’s  Tall 
greatly  increased  size  and  >lai'igold, 

more  distinct  colorings,  but 
the  dense  foliage  is  also 
wonderfully  attractive.  Our 

choice  mixture  contains  many  colors.  Pingb' 
and  double  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c;  «>z.,  30c. 

BRAZILIAN  MORNING  GLORY.— A groal 
climber,  making  a groAvth  oT  .‘fli  to  50  feet 
Grape-like  leaves  a foot  wide.  The  rose-col- 
ored floAvers  measure  2 to  3 inches  across  and 
show  a five-pointed  star.  Pkt.,  10c;  M:  «»z.,  25c. 

NEW  DOUBLE  “WHITE  TASSEL”.—  Thy, 
plants  bloom  freely  throughout  the  season. 
The  flowers  appear  like  large  snow-white  tas- 
sels, very  double  and  fringed.  Pkt.,-  10c;  V2 
oz.,  30c. 

TALL  MORNING  GLORY.  — An  old-fash- 
ioned popular  rapid  groAving  climber,  showing 
many  shades  of  color.  White  to  dark  blue, 
red  and  striped.  Mitxed,  pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % 
lb.,  50c. 


SWEET  SCENTED 
TOB.ACCO  PLXNT. 

Beaulilul  pn,-(>  uliite 
lIoAAeis  of  delieiou.-'  and 
Acre  .-Uoiia  ira- 
grancc.  I'la.sy  to 
crow.  Tender 
aiuiual,  21/2  to  3 
ft.  liiah.  Blooms 
July  to  October. 
IMit.,  Iflc;  Yl  OZ.. 

-5c. 


116  General  List  of  FloAver  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Grand  Bouquets  All  Summer 

For  summer  display  in  large  or  small  beds,  nothing  can 
surpass  Nasturtiums.  They  start  to  bloom  early  and 
keep  up  a continuous  display  of  bright  colored  flowers  un- 
til hard  frost  in  fall.  Nasturtiums  are  much  used  for  table 
decoration.  Of  the  easiest  culture,  succeeding  practically 
anywhere,  blooming  most  freely  on  lighter  soil. 

The  Dwarf  or  Tom  Thumb  sorts  make  the  most  beautiful 
bedding  and  border  plants,  growing  about  one  foot  high, 
while  the  tall  or  climbing  kinds  are  invaluable  for  cover- 
ing unsightly  railings,  very  fine  for  hanging  baskets  and 
vases,  and  are  also  equally  beautiful  if  simply  grown  trail- 
ing over  the  ground.  The  tall  sorts  produce  the  largest 
flowers. 

For  Borders  Dwarf  NaStUrtiumS  For  Beds 

Price,  pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  ^ lb.,  50c,  postpaid. 


Tall  Nasturtiums 

^Frice,  pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  Ib.,  50c,  postpaid. 

AMERICAN  BEAUTY.— Bluish-rose,  a fine  color. 

HEINEMANNI.— Large  flowers  of  chocolate  color. 

MOONLIGHT. — A beautiful  pale  straw  color. 

PRINCE  HENRY. — Beautiful  yellow  marked  conspicu- 
ously with  blotches  of  bright  carmine. 

REGELIANUM. — The  best  rich  brilliant  crimson. 

ROSE  QUEEN.— The  best  pink  colored  variety. 

SUNLIGHT. — Large  orange-yellow  blossoms. 

TALL  CHAMELEON. — Is  unique  in  bearing  flowers  of 
many  distinct  colors  on  one  and  the  same  plant. 

VARIEGATED  LEAF  TALL. — ^Many  varieties  with  var- 
iegated and  spotted  foliage.  Mixed  colors. 

VESUVIUS. — Fine  salmon-rose  flowers,  rich  dark  foliage. 

IVY  LEAVED  TALL. — Bright  colored  flowers,  distinct 
ivy-shaped  leaves. 


ISBELL’S  COLLECTION  of  above  fourteen  dwarf  varieties, 
pkt.  each  for  only  50c. 

QUEEN  OF  TOM  THUMBS 


The  plant  grows  in  a neatly  rounded  bush,  about  nine  inches  in 
height.  Each  leaf  is  showily  variegated  or  marbled  with  silvery- 
white.  Small,  richly  colored  flowers.  Mixed,  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c; 
% lb.,  65c. 

TRAILING  NASTURTIUM— “Tom  Pouce” 


Especially  adapted  for  window  boxes,  hanging  baskets,  vases 
and  rockeries.  Vines  grow  2 feet  long;  flowers  small,  but  borne 
in  greatest  profusion  all  season.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c. 


Isbell’s  Special  Dwarf  Mixture 

larger  variety  of  colors  in  even  proportions  than  any  other  Nastur- 
tium mixture,  for  it  is  put  up  by  ourselves  from  named  sorts,  and 
contains  many  of  the  new  varieties.  Pkt,,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  60c; 
lb.,  $2.00. 

CHOICE  MIXED  DWARF. — A very  good  general  purpose  mix- 
ture. Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  30c;  lb.,  $1.00. 

Isbell’s  Special  Tall  Mixture  tains  tiie  choicest 

colors  of  the  Tall  Nasturtiums,  the  rich,  velvety  varieties,  and  the 
new  hybrids  of  Madame  Gunther.  The  flowers  are  much  larger  than 
the  old-fashioned  kind.  Pkt,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00. 

CHOICE  TAI.L  MIXED. — This  contains  a very  good  mixture  of 
many  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  30c;  lb.,  $1.00. 


AURORA. — Deep  chrome  yellow;  blotched  crimson. 

BEAUTY. — Scarlet,  splashed  canary-yellow. 

CHAMELEON. — Bears  flowers  of  quite  distinct  coloring 
on  one  and  the  same  plant. 

EMPRESS  OF  INDIA. — Brilliant  crimson,  dark  foliage.- 

GLADIATOR. — New,  burnt  bronze  color,  dark  foliage. 

GOLDEN  CLOTH. — The  foliage  is  of  bright  yellow,  while 
the  flOAvers  are  intense  scarlet. 

GOLDEN  KING. — Pure  golden  yellow  flowers;  dark 
foliage. 

IVY  LEAmi). — Foliage  of  distinct  ivy  form.  Flowers 
beautifully  fringed. 

KING  TIIEODORE, — Flowers  velvety  dark  red,  almost 
black.  Dark  green  foliage. 

LADY  BIRD. — New  orange,  scarlet  spotted,  dark  leaves. 

PEARL. — Light  creamy-white  flowers. 

ROSE. — Rosy-pink  flowers,  shaded  salmon. 

RUBY  KING. — Beautiful  ruby-i’ed;  rich.  Dark  foliage. 

^'ARIEGATED  LEAF.— All  colors  mixed. 


Lobbianum  Nasturtiums 

The  Lobbianum  varieties  (Lobb’s  Climbing  Nasturtiums) 
differ  from  the  ordinary  climbing  sorts  in  having  smaller 
neater  and  more  profuse  flowers.  Vines  attain  length  of 
6 or  8 feet. 

NAPOLEON. — Golden  yellow  with  brotvn  spots. 

PRINCE  OF  WAR. — Rich  scarlet,  foliage  dark  green. 

LOBB’S  MIXED. — Well  balanced  mixture  of  many  va- 
riotiGS. 

ISBELE’S  COLTiECTION  of  above  fourteen  tall  varieties 
(named  sorts).  One  packet  each,  for  only  50c. 

Dwarf 
Nasturtium. 


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We  specialize  in 


ISBELL’S  SUPERB  PANSIES 

Pansies  are  favorites  with  every  flower  lover,  and  are  too  well  know'n  to  require  any  description, 
the  production  of  fine  Pansies  and  our  strains  will  be  found  absolutely  satisfactory  in  every  way. 


IsbelPs  International  Mixture 


Isbell’s  “Prize  Flower”  Mixture 


(See  illustration  above).  This  famous  Pansy  Mixture  is 
a carefully  blended  assortment  of  the  richest  and  hand- 
somest of  the  mammoth  flowering-  Pansy  types  known,  and 
excepting  Isbell’s  Prize  Flower  Mixtiue  is  the  finest  in  the 
world.  Year  by  year  we  watch  the  production  of  Pansy 
specialists  and  secure  whatever  is  truly  meritorious  for  our 
patrons.  People  who  sow  this  strain  in  good  soil  may  look 
for  blossoms  two  to  three  inches  across.  Pkt.  (250  seeds), 
20c;  2 pkts.  for  35c;  oz.  for  $1.50. 


The  grandest  thing  out  in  Pansies.  This  special  Isbell 
strain  comprises  the  finest  collection  of  Giant  Flowered 
types  of  Pansies,  and  represents,  without  doubt,  the  high- 
est obtainable  degree  of  perfection  of  the  present  time,  a.s 
regards  size  and  coloring  of  the  flowers.  The  cream,  of 
the  crop  of  the  best  American  and  Furopea.n  pansy  spe-  | 
cialists  is  procured  by  us  tor  this  mixture;  blossoms  ex-  j 
ceeding  3 inches  in  diameter  are  not  at  all  uncommon,  j 
Pkt.,  25c;  3 pkts.,  65c;  Vs  oz.,  .$1.15. 


Giant  Flowering  Varieties 

BLiACK  MASTODON. — New,  nearly  all  jet  black;  a.  few  very  dark 
purple  and  all  velvety  in  substance  and  of  immense  size.  Large  black 
pansies  are  very  rare  indeed.  Pkt.,  15c. 

BRONZE  MASTODON. — ^New;  very  large.  All  the  different  shades 
from  brass  to  gold,,  tinged  with  nearly  every  color.  Pkt.,  15c. 

PANAMA-PA  cure  MASTODON. — New.  A huge  deep  yellow;  some 
with  dark  centers  snme-  without;  200,000  of  them  partly  surrounded  the 
Palaces  of  the  PanamU-Pacific  Exposition,  producing  a wonderful  effect. 
Pkt.,  20e. 

PRINCE  HENRY  MASTODON. — A splendid  dark  blue  of  immense 
size.  The  very  best  in  blue.  Pkt.,  2Wo. 

GRAND  DUKE  3IICH.VEIi  MASTODON.— The  finest  and  largest  all- 
white  pansy  in  the  world.  Pkt.,  20e. 

MADAME  STEELE  MASTODON. — New,  extra  large  flowers  of  bril- 
liant royal  purple  color  and  velvety  substance.  Pkt.,  20c. 

GIANT  MASTERPIECE,  or  RUFFLED  PANSY.— This  grand  Pansy  is 
remarkable  for  having  its  petals  waved  or  curled,  giving  the  flowers  a 
double  or  globular  appearance.  The  flowers  are  large  and  round.  Every 
petal  has  a dark  blotch  and  there  is  usually  a light  edge  or  border. 
Highly  fashionable  everywhere.  Pkt.,  25c. 


Panama 


Pacific 


GIANT  aiADAME 
PERRET,  or  PHENOM- 
ENAL.— This  exquisite- 
ly beautiful  strain  of 
Pansy  originated  in 
France.  _ It  shows  quite  a range  of  color,  but  those  wonderfully 
fascinating  wine-red  shades  predominate.  The  petals  are  ruffled. 
One  of  the  most  attractive  in  our  list,  Pkt.,  20c. 

GIANT  ORCHID-FLOWERED. — The  ground  color  of  nearly  all  the 
flowers  is  light,  the  petals  being  marked  with  a large  brown  or  golden- 
yellow  blotch  which  diffuses  into  rays  and  veins  toward  the  edge. 
Pkt.,  20c. 

GIANT  YELLOW  PARISIAN. — Pure  yellow  flowers.  Pkt.,  15c. 

GIANT  METEOR. — Best  dark  red  pansy,  profuse  bloomer.  Pkt.,  15c. 

GIANT  ADONIS. — Very  large  flowers;  lovely  light  blue.  Pkt.,  20c. 


Giant  Pansy  Mixture 

Comprises  many  strains  and  colors;  giant  flowers,  but  no4;  so  com- 
plete as  our  International  Mixture.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  $1.50;  % oz.,  $2.50. 

New  Early  Blooming  Hardy  Pansies 

This  new  type  of  pansy  is  valuable  on  account  of  its  hardiness  and 
earliness.  If  given  slight  protection  they  will  be  found  perfectly  hardy 
in  this  latitude  and  even  further  north,  beginning  to  bloom  about  the 
end  of  March.  Flowers  are  very  larg-e,  show  many  beautiful  colors, 
and  have  a sweet  perfume.  Pkt.,  25c. 

LARGE  FLOWERING  BEDDING  PANSIES.— See  next  page. 


Giant  3Iadame  Perret. 


ISBELL’S  COLLECTION  OF  GIANT  PANSIES. 

One  packet  each  of  the  12  Giants  described  above  for  only  $1.75 
postpaid.  Total  Value  is  $2.i25. 


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jll8  General  List  of  Flower  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Pansies 


See  Precedinir  Pagre  for  Complete  List. 

Large  Flowering  Bedding  Pansies 


Poppies 


Probably  no  class  of  plants  enjoys 
greater  popularity  and  is  more  wide- 
ly grown  than  the  Poppies.  The 
wonderful  range  of  brilliant  colors 
of  their  delicate,  gracefully  borne 
flowers  is  well  known.  The  poppies 
are  quite  hardy  and  the  seed  should 
be  sown  as  early  in  the  spring  as 
possible.  Make  successive  plantings 
for  a continuous  bloom  all  summer. 


SINGLE  ANIVUAL  VARIETIES 


GIANT  SHIRLEY,  SILK  or  GHOST 
POPPY. — No  flower  is  so  exceeding- 
ly graceful  and  decorates  our  gar- 
dens with  such  brilliancy  of  color  as 
this  poppy.  Plants  about  18  inches 
tall.  Pktv,  10c;  % oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c. 

GLAUCUM  or  TULIP  POPPY.  — 
Very  large  tulip-like  flowers  of  daz- 
zling scarlet.  1 foot  high.  Pkt., 
10c;  % oz.,  25c. 

KING  EDWARD. — ^Flowers  deep 
scarlet,  each  petal  marked  with  a 
large  black  blotch.  Grows  2 feet 
high.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c. 

.SINGLE  3IIXED, — Comprises  a 
good  assortment.  All  colors.  Pkt., 
5c;  1/4  oz.,  15c;  oz.,  25c. 

AMERICAN  LEGION.— This  new 
Shirley  Poppy  is  a dazzling  orange- 
scarlet  of  enormous  size,  borne  on 
long  stout  stems.  Plants  of  erect, 
robust  growth.  A real  acquisition. 
Pkt.,  20c;  % oz.,  50o. 

NEW  ANNUAL  ORIENTAL 
POPPY. — This  new  class  resembles 
the  true  Orientals  in  form  and 
range  of  color.  They  are  as  easily 
grown  as  the  other  annual  sorts. 
Pkt.,  20c;  Vs  oz.,  50c. 


Isbell’s  Bedding  Pansies. 


Poppies 


DOUBLE  ANNUAL  VARIETIES 


CARDINAL. — Flowers  beautifully 
fringed,  and  vivid  scarlet.  Height 
20  inches.  Pkt.,  5c;  Vz  oz.,  20e, 


WHITE  SWAN. — Immense,  dou- 
ble,pure  white  flowers,  deeply  fringed 
— about  20  in.  Pkt.,  5o;  % oz„  20c. 


CARNATION-ELOW’ERED.— Very 

large,  double,  slightly  fringed  flow- 
ers in  brilliant  colors.  Height  2 ft. 
All  colors  mixed.  Pkt., 5c;  % oz.,  15c, 


AMERICAN  FLAG.— A beautiful 
variety,  with  large,  double  flowers, 
of  a snow-white  color,  bordered  with 
scarlet.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c. 

PEONY^-FLOWEBED. — Imposing 
double  globular  flowers  resembling 
double  peonies.  Splendid  range  of 
colors.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c 
ELDORADO.  — The  new  double 
flowered  Shirley  or  Silk  Poppy.  Beau- 
tiful colors  of  great  brilliancy.  A de- 
cided acquisition  and  highly  valued 
for  the  gorgeous  color  display  of  its 
wonderful  double  flowers.  Pkt.,  15c; 
Vfi  oz.,  35c, 

MIKADO  (Striped  Japanese  Pop- 
py) . — A very  distinct  and  effective 
double  poppy,  with  deeply  laciniated 
petals  like  a Japanese  Chrysanthe- 
mum, which  are  white  at  the  base,  shading  off  to  pink  and  rose  above.  Height 
15  inches.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c. 

DOUBLE  MIXED. — Many  varieties  and  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  15c; 
oz.,  25c. 

BLACK  PRINCE. — Darkest  of  all,  black  maroon,  large  double  flowers. 
A real  beauty  for  contrast.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c. 

GIANT  HELIOTROPE. — Fine  double  flowers  of  a lovely  shade  of  helio- 
trope. Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 

ISBELL’S  SINGLE  POPPY"  mXTURE.— Besides  the  above  single 
sorts  this  mixture  contains  many  other  choice  varieties,  including  new 
kinds.  The  color  range  is  truly  wonderful.  Pkt,,  10c;  % oz.,  25c; 
oz.,  40c. 

ISBELL’S  DOUBLE  POPPY  jVHXTIMIE,.— All  the  good  varieties 
ind  also  novelties  are  to  be  found  in  this  superfine  mixture  of  double 
Poppies.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c, 


Giant  Shirley  Poppy. 


PERENNIAL  POPPIES 


ICELAND  POPPY"  (Ni’dicaule) . — Plants  are  of  graceful  habit,  with 
fern-like  foliage,  producing  their  brilliant  flowers  in  profusion  all  sum- 
mer. Height  18  inches.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  10c;  ^ oz.,  40c. 

ORIENTAL  POPPY". — Gorgeous,  showy  flowers,  measuring  6 to  7 
inches  across,  of  dazzling,  brilliant  colors,  mostly  shades  of  red. 
Height  2 feet.  Mixed  colors.  Pkt,,  10c;  % oz.,  40c. 


CALIFORNIA  POPPY".— See  page  112, 


Ricinus  - Castor  Bean 


.Vdmirably  suited  for  beds  and  borders,  where  masses 
of  distinct  colors  are  required.  The  flowers  are  not  the 
largi'st  type,  but  the  plants  are  robust  in  habit  and  re- 
m ;i  r k a b 1 j'  f r e e - tl  o w e r i n g. 

In  the  following  Separate  Colors;  Black — Dark  Blue — 
I.ight  Blue — Brown — Yellow — White — Red — Purple,  and 
Striped.  Any  Color,  pkt.,  lOe;  % oz.,  50c;  ^ oz.,  85c;  % 
oz..  .S1.50. 

.MIXED  BEDDING  PANSIES.- All  colors.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  ()5e;  oz.,  .52.25. 


Tufted  Pansies 

Hardy  perennial  plants.  While  the  Tufted  Pansies  do  not  pro- 
duce as  large  flowers  as  the  regular  type,  yet  they  bloom  more 
]irofusely  and  for  a longer  time.  If  sown  in  April  the  plants  will 
flower  from  June  until  frost,  and  the  following  spring  they  be- 
gin to  flower  again  3Iixed  colors,  plit.,  15e;  % oz.,  50e;  y^  oz..  85e. 

Leaflet  on  “Pansy  Culture  Up  to  Date,”  free  for  the  asking. 


Double  Poppies. 


Well  known  annual  ornamental  plants,  of  stately  growth  and  picturesque 
foliage,  brilliantly  colored  fruit,  giving  sub-tropical  effect.  By  planting 
Castor  Beans  in  your  garden  you  can  keep  the  troublesome  Moles  away. 

ZANZIB.YRIENSIS,  Ylixed. — A distinct  class,  surpassing  all  other  varieties 
in  size  and  beauty.  Ten  to  12  feet  high.  Pkt.,  lOe;  oz.,  25c. 

SANGUINENSIS. — Six  feet  tall.  Blood-red  stems  and  green  leaves.  Makes 
a brilliant  display.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

ynXED, — Many  fine  ornamental  sorts.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 


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Phlox  - Flame  Flower 


The  annual  Phlox  surpasses  almost  everything-  else 
in  dazzling  brilliancy  and  yet  is  of  the  easiest  culture. 
The  Phloxes  are  of  neat,  compact  growth  and  will 
thrive  on  any  soil,  if  given  a sunny  location.  Plants 
from  seed  sown  in  open  ground  in  fall  or  early  spring 
will  begin  flowering  in  June  and  remain  literally  cov- 
ered with  bloom  until  after  severe  frosts  late  in  au- 
tumn. For  masses  of  separate  colors  or  for  bouquets 
they  are  unsurpassed.  The  plants  grow  15  to  20  inches 
high. 

Grandiflora  or  Large  Flowering  Phlox 

SNOW-WHITE.  BRIGHT  SCARLET. 

SHELL-PINK.  PRIHROSE. 

PURPLISH-RED.  STRIPED. 

Per  pkt.,  lOe;  collection  of  1 pkt.  each  (6  pkts.),  50c. 
GRANDIFLORA  MIXED. — Many  colors,  a splendid  mixture.  Pkt., 
10c;  Vs  oz.,  35c. 

PHLOX  DRUMMONDI  MIXED. — The  popular  small-flowering  sorts; 
all  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  30c. 

DWARF  PHLOX. — Valuable  for  low  beds,  edgings  and  pot  culture,  of  com- 
pact growth,  S inches  high.  Mixed  colors,  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c. 

STAR  PHLOX. — Beautiful  star-shaped  and  fringed  flowers  of  all  shades. 
Plants  are  dsvarf  and  extremely  free  flowering.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c. 

DOUBLE-F'LOWERING  PHLOX. — Double  and  semi-double  flowers  in  all 
colors;  desirable  for  cut  flowers  as  they  last  a long  time.  Pkt.,  15c. 

ISBELL’S  PHLOX  MIXTURE.— All  the  above  sorts  and  many  others  are 
included  in  this  superfine  mixture.  The  color  range  is  very  extensive. 
Guaranteed  to  please.  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  40c. 

PERENNIAL  PHLOX. — One  of  the  finest  hardy  perennial  plants  m culti- 
vation and  quite  distinct  from  the  above  annual  sorts,  the  large  flower  heads 
being  cone-shaped.  Mixed  colors,  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  40c. 


Porlulaca  or  Moss  Rose 


Phlox. 


Also  called  “Sun  Plant.”  This  charming  little  annual 
plants  of  low  growth,  and  has  the  happy  faculty  of  floui 


Petunias 


Double  Portulaca. 


For  garden  or  house  culture 
few  plants  equal  the  Petunia  in 
effectiveness.  Beautiful  and 
especially  useful  for  borders, 
solid  beds,  window  boxes,  porch 
boxes  and  vases.  They  com- 
mence flowering  early  and  con- 
tinue a sheet  of  bloom  through- 
out the  whole  season  until  killed 
by  frost;  easily  cultivated,  only 
requiring  a fairly  good  soil  and 
sunny  position. 

NEW  MAR^"ELOUS.  — We 

take  great  pride  in  offering  this 
new  Double  Petunia.  In  beauty, 
size,  form  and  color  it  surpasses 
anything  we  have  ever  seen  be- 
fore. It  would  be  impossible  to 
describe  at  length  the  many  var- 
iations in  form  and  color.  Pink,  white,  violet,  lavender,  mauve  and 
crimson  are  all  present,  together  with  innumerable  intermediate 
shades.  Many  flowers  measure  5 inches  across  and  are  fluted, 
frilled  and  ruffled.  Pkt.,  30c;  2 pkts.,  50c. 

FXUFFY  RUFFLES. — These  Petunias  are  very  large  flowered, 
but  the  great  beauty  of  the  flower  is  what  first  commands  your 
attention.  The  petals  are  waved  and  frilled  and  curled  and  twisted, 
giving  an  extremely  dainty  and  pretty  floAver.  Pkt.,  25c. 

GIANTS  OF  CALIFORNIA. — The  flnest  large  flowering  strain  of 
single  Petunias.  Magnificent  flowers  of  extra  large  size,  often  meas- 
uring five  inches  in  diameter,  with  very  deep  throat  beautifully 
veined  to  the  base.  Pkt.,  20c;  2 pkts.,  35c. 

Single  Bedding  Petunias 

UMPROITED  “ROSY  MORN”.— The  flowers  are  produced  in  great- 
est abundance  throughout  the  summer  and  fall,  they  are  of  a 
lovely  clear  pink  color,  contrasted  by  a broad  white  throat.  Plan’^'- 
form  neat  compact  bushes.  Splendid  for  beds  and  porch  box( 

Pkt.,  20c;  % oz.,  50c. 

HOAVARD’S  STAR. — A beautiful  free-flowering  strain,  color  crini- 
son-maroon  with  a clearly-defined  five-pointed  star  of  blush-white. 
For  bedding-,  Avindow  boxes,  borders,  A-ases,  etc.,  this  is  exception- 
ally fine.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  40e. 

NEAV  FRINGED. — A lovely  sort  Avith  fringed  floAvers  of  ex- 
quisite form  and  beautiful  colors.  A A-aluable  addition  to  our 
bedding  Petunias.  Pkt.,  25c. 

EITTLE  GEM  (Dwarf  Inimitable). — Bushy,  compact  plants, 
about  12  inches  high,  covered  Avith  great  masses  of  beautiful 
cherry-red,  blotched  and  striped  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  35c. 

SNOW  QUEEN. — Pine  dwarf  sort  producing  abundantly  its  pure 
white  satiny  flowers,  throughout  the  entire  season.  Desirable  for 
cemetery  beds  or  for  large  masses  of  white.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  40c. 

BEDDING  PETUNIAS— SPECIAL  MIXED.— A very  fine,  select- 
ed strain  of  the  single  floAvering  bedding  Petunias.  All  colors, 
carefully  blended,  to  give  you  the  best  satisfaction,  Pkt.,  15c; 
% oz.,  50c. 

FTNE  MIXED — Mixture  of  good,  bright  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  A4  oz.,  26c. 

NEAV  B.\LCON’Y  PETUNIAS.— See  novelties,  page  13. 


is  unrivaled  for  brilliancy  among 
ishing  under  almost  all  conditions, 
though  hot  sun  and  light  sandy 
soil  suit  it  best.  Nothing  is 
prettier  for  beds,  edgings,  rock- 
w-ork,  etc.  Through  the  driest, 
hottest  seasons  it  flourishes 
amazingly,  carpeting  the  ground 
with  a mat  of  foliage  that  is  al- 
most hidden  by  an  abundance  of 
pretty  flowers.  Height,  6 inches. 

DOUBLE  FINEST  MIXED.— 
Flowers,  perfectly  double,  of  the 
most  brilliant  scarlet,  crimson^ 
rose,  AAdrite,  yellow,  etc.  Pkt., 
10c;  % oz.,  40c. 

SINGLE  3IIXED.— All  colors. 
Price,  per  pkt.s,  5ci;  ^ oz.,  25c. 

PARIS  BEAUTY. — Flowers  are 
twice  as  large  as  those  of  other 
sorts  and  are  produced  in  won- 
derful profusion.  Color  a most 
dazzling  purple  scarlet.  Pkt., 
15c;  Vs  oz.,  35c. 


Single  Petunias. 


120  General  List  of  Flower  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Salvia 


The  Salvia  is  now  a 


Pyrethrum,  “Painted  Daisy” 

rYRTCTlIRU.^r  ROSEl  M HYRRIDUM.— A iovely  flower  of  easy  culture, 
and  should  be  more  generally  grown.  They  resemble  large  daisies,  but  of 
various  shades  of  pink,  deep  red  and  purple,  and  make  a pretty  show  in  the 
garden  and  very  handsome  cut  flowers,  having  stems  114  feet  long.  The 
plants  are  perfectly  hardy;  grow  2 feet  high.  Mixed  colors,  pkt.,  15c;  % 
oz.,  o5c;  Yz  oz.,  85c. 

PYRETHRU3I  AUREUIM. — The  well  known  “Golden  Feather”  so  much  used  for 
edging,  carpet  bedding,  etc.  Invaluable  as  a summer  bedding  plant.  8 to  1 0 inches 
high.  Fern-like,  light  yellow  foliage.  (Should  be  treated  as  an  annual.)  Pkt.,  5c; 
V4  oz.,  25c. 

Primula  - Primrose 

HARDY^  PERENyiAF  GARDEN  SORTS 

These  are  among  the  best  of  early  spring  blooming  plants;  with  slight  protection 
they  will  stand  the  winter. 

AURICUEA. — Old-fashioned  Garden  Primula.  Very  free-flowering  and  fragrant. 
Blooms  in  early  spring.  Height,  6 inches.  Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  15c. 

YUEGARIS  (English  Primrose). — These  old-fashioned  plants  are  very  welcome  in 
early  spring,  when  they  bear  in  profusion,  fragrant  yellow  blossoms.  Plants  grow) 

6 inches  tall.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  60c. 

YERTS,  COM'SETP. — The  florvers  are  fragrant:  beautiful,  hardy  perennials,  blooming  in 
early  spring;  mixture  contains  many  beautiful  colors.  Plants  grow  10  in.  tall.  Pkt.,  15c. 

<1  Primulas  for  House  Culture 

These  primroses  are  some  of  our  finest 
and  most  important  winter-bloom- 
ing pot  plants.  The  culture  of  these 
lo'^ely  flowers  is  much  easier  than 
most  peopie  think,  and  everyone 
could  grow  a nice  collection  of 
them  with  little  care.  Seed  should 
be  sown  in  March  or  April  in  light 
soil,  but  for  final  potting  use  rich- 
er soil,  consisting  of  two  parts  loam 
to  one  each  of  well  decayed  ma- 
nure and  leaf  mould. 

CHINESE  PRIMROSE.  — For 
winter  decoration  this  is  one  of 
the  most  important  house  plants. 
The  flowers  are  large,  rich  in  color 
and  of  great  substance.  Height  8 
Inches.  Large  flowering  mixed. 
Pkt.,  30c. 

MAEACOIDES.  — The  Baby  Primrose. 
Graceful  flowers  on  erect  stems  in  great 
profusion.  Shades  of  lavender  and  white. 
Height,  10  inches.  Pkt.,  25c. 

OBCONICA  (E verblooming  Primrose).— 
Of  easy  culture,  flowering  abundantly  and 
continuously  with  very  little  care.  Flowers 
are  very  fragrant.  Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  20c. 


Plant  Some' 
Gladiodi  Bulbs 
This  Year  For 
Cut  Flowers. 


FEOWERING 
SAGE 

standard 


wild 


Globe  Sunflower. 

gardens  and  screens; 


the 


bedding  plant,  its  long  spik'fS;  of 
flowers,  Viorne  in  great  profusion 
keeping  the  garden  bright  with 
color  from  July  until  frost.  ^ A 
half-hardy  perennial,  blooming  the 
first  year  from  seed.  Sow  in  March 
or  April  in  a hotbed  or  indoors  and 
set  out  in  the  garden  about  June  1st. 

SPEENDENS,  SCAREET  SAGE. — Beau- 
tiful, large,  bright  scarlet  floryers.  Profuse 
and  long  season  bloomers.  Height  2 Va  to  o 
feet.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  35c;  % oz.,  $1.25. 

ZFRICH. — Blooms  early.  Plants  are 
dw^arf,  wuth  large  briliant  red  flower  spikes. 

Pkt.,  20c;  % oz.,  60c. 

BONFIRE. — ^The  finest  of  the  scarlet  Sal- 
vias, growing  to  a compact  bush  about  2 
feet  high  and  2 feet  in  diameter.  Pkt.,  15c; 

Yfi  oz.,  50c. 

Sunflower  - Helianthus 

These  hardy  annuals  comprise  plants  of 
majestic  growth  and  immense  show^y  flow- 
ers, suitable  for  shrubberies,  woodlands,  „ . 

dwarfer  kinds,  with  smaller  flowers,  are  charming  when  grouped  in  mixea 
flower  borders.  Excellent  for  cutting.  Flow'ering  season  July  to  October. 

NEW  RED  SUNFEOWER.— Stately  plants  4 to  6 feet  talk  Some  flowers 
are  of  a rich  chestnut-red  color,  others  tipped  wdth  yellow  and  others  slignt- 
ly  washed  with  red.  The  flowers  vary  from  four  to  eight  inches  in  dia- 
meter. Pkt.,  10c;  Y‘2.  oz.,  30c. 

CHRY^SANTHEMF3I  SUNFEOWER. — Golden  yellow  flowers,  resembling 
those  big  Japanese  Chrysanthemums.  Plant  6 ft.  tall.  Pkt.,  10c;  Yz  oz.,  30c. 

GI.OBE  or  DAHEIA 
SUNFEOWER.  — Flowers 
large,  and  quilled,  perfect- 
ly double,  rich  saffron,  yel- 
low; they  resemble  a very 
large  Dahlia.  5 to  6 feet. 
Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  15c. 

NEW  RAINBOW  HY- 
BRIDS.— Glorious  colors, 
ranging  from  the  most  del- 
icate light  yellow,  through 
all  shades  of  gold  and  or- 
ange' with  pinks,  reds  and 
^ browns.  To  see  them  is  to 
love  them.  Pkt,.,  15c;  2 

pkts.  for  25c. 

MAMMOTH  RUSSIAN.  — 
The  large  seeded  common 
sunflower,  8 to  10  feet.  Flat, 
large  flower  heads.  Pkt.,  5c. 

MINIATURE  MIXED,  — 
Many  varieties  and  new 
colors  of  single  small  flow- 
ering sorts.  3 to  4 ft.  tall. 
A^ery  decorative  in  the  gar- 
den. Pkt,,  10c;  Y4.  oz.,  25c. 

New  A^arleties  of  Flower 
Seeds  are  listed  on  pages 
12  and  13. 


Scabiosa 


Mourning:  Bride  or  Pincushion  Flower 
Hardy  annual  of  easiest  culture.  Profu- 
sion of  flowers  in  exquisite  shades,  on 
long,  wiry  stems;  cut  flowers  keep  in  good 
condition  for  a long  time;  2^/4  feet  high. 
Deserving  a place  in  every  garden,  blooms 
profusely  from  early  , summer  to  frost. 

EARGE  FEOWERING  DOUBEE. 

AZURE  FAIRY.— Lovely  sky  blue. 

CHERRY  RED. — Bright  and  showy. 

SNOWBAEE. — Pure  glistening  white. 
Each,  pkt.,  10c;  3 pkts.,  25c;  Yt  oz,,  25c. 

DOUBEE  MIXED.  —Pkt.,  5c;  % 

15c;  oz.,  40c, 


oz. 


Salvia  or  Scarlet  Sage. 


Scabiosa. 


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Snapdragon  - Antirrhinum 


Rose  Seed 

BABY  OK  FAIRY  ROSES 

Seed  sown  in  February  in  the 
house  may  be  had  in  bloom  in 
June  in  the  open  ground,  where 
they  continue  to  bloom  well 
throughout  the  season,  giving 
about  an  equal  proportion  of 
single,  semi -double  and  double 
flowers  borne  in  clusters.  Dwarf 
and  bushy;  very  pretty  in  solid 
beds  and  borders.  Pkt.,  15c;  3 
pkts.,  25c. 


New  Giant  Abundance  Stock. 


and  rangei  through 
tinct  shades.  1 to 


Schizanthus. 


Snapdragon. 

Stocks 

(Gilliflower,  Eevkojen.) 

One  of  the  best  known  and 
most  popular  annuals,  of  easy  cul- 
ture and  suitable  for  pots  as  well 
as  garden  culture.  The  Stocks 
represent  all  the  desirable  quali- 
ties of  a flower.  The  plants  have 
good  habit,  fine  dull  or  glossy 
leaves.  The  flowers  appear  on 
long  stiff  stalks  like  small  ros- 
ettes, are  exceedingly  fragrant 
, most  complete  scale  of  all  the  soft  and  dis- 
feet  tall.  Flowering  season  July  to  November. 

NEW  GIANT  ABUNDANCE. — This  is  the  most  profuse  blooming 
Stock  we  have  ever  seen.  The  central  stock  divides  into  15  or  20 
sturdy  branches,  which  in  their  turn  each  produce  15  to  20  side  shoots, 
forming  numerous  spikes  of  magnificent  large  blossoms.  Fine  car- 
mine rose  flowers.  Height  2 feet.  Pkt.,  lOe;  Vs  oz.,  35c. 

MAMMOTH  CRIMSON  BEACTY. — Magnificent  quick  flowering 
strain  producing  many  spikes  of  large,  double,  fragrant  flowers  of 
glowing  crimson  color.  Pine  house  plant  for  winter  blooming.  Sow 
seed  in  August.  For  summer  blooming  sow  in  March.  PktJ,  20c. 

WHITE  PERPETUAE  (Princess  Alice,  or  “Cut  and  Come  Again”). 
— Of  strong  branching  habit;  blooms  all  summer.  Fiowersi  large, 
white,  fragrant.  Pkt,,  10c;  oz.,  35c. 

GIANT  PERiFECTION. — Plants  15  to  18  inches  tall.  Large  spikes 
of  perfect  double  flowers,  very  fragrant.  All  colors  mixed.  Pkt., 
10c;  % oz.,  35c. 

LARGE  FLOWERING  DOUBLE  DWARF  MIXED.— Pkt.,  6c;  % 
oz.,  25c. 

ISBELL’S  STOCKS  MIXTURE. — The  choicest  varieties  for  out- 
door planting.  T.ovoly  colors  and  fragrant  flowers  in  quantity  are 
assured  by  sowing  this  mixture.  I’kt,,  15e;  % oz.,  50c. 

Sweet  Rocket  - Hesperis 

Old-fashioned  garden  plant:  also  known  as  Dame’s  Rocket  and 
Dame’s  Violet;  grows  2 to  -I  feet  high:  bears  spikes  of  showy  white, 
lilac  and  purple  fragrant  flowers.  Excellent  for  naturalizing-  among 
shrubbery  or  for  planting  in  a permanent  border;  mixed  colors.  ,Pkt„ 
5c;  y>  oz.,  25c. 

Isbell’s  Haphazard  Mixture  of  Flower  Seed 

Grand  for  Wild  FloAver  Gardens.  This  mixture  contains  almost 
every  imaginable  kind  of  Annual  Flower  and  is  useful  as  an  inex- 
pensive way  to  produce  displays  on  large  borders  or  to  sow  hillsides 
or  along  lanes  or  walks.  By  using  this  seed  liberally  it  is  easy  to 
convert  many  an  unsightly  spot  into  a bower  of  beauty.  For  the 
children  nothing  is  so  interesting,  as  they  can  pick  flowers  and  bou- 
quets to  their  heart’s  content.  Every  day  furnishes  new  surprises. 
Large  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  Ui  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.50. 


Snapdragons  have  become  immensely  popular  within  the  last  few  years,  and 
justly  so,  because  they  are  one  of  the  most  valuable  and  decorative  flowers  which 
can  easily  be  grown  from  seed,  thriving  in  any  soil,  and  blooming  freeiy.,  The 
odd-shaped  flowers  are  of  brilliant  colorings  and  very  prettily  spotted  throats. 
The  tall  sorts  are  most  desirable  for  cut  flowers,  while  the  dwarf  make  the  best 
plants  for  mass  plantings,  edgings  or  pots.  Flowering  season  July  to  November. 

NEW  PINK  PRINCESS. — The  pink  Snapdragon  is  one  of  the  best  and  prettiest 
so  far  introduced.  It  is  of  medium  height  and  forms  a showy,  compact  plant 
with  numerous  flow’er  stalks  or  spikes.  Blooms  profusely  and  continuously.  Its 
main  charm  is  the  exquisite  beauty  of  its  clear  pink  ciolor.  One  of  the  best  for 
bouquets.  Pkt,  30c;  3 pkts.,  50c. 

TOM  THUJIB. — Compact  plants  growing  about  8 inches  high,  especially  well 
suited  for  edging.  Free  flowering  and  lovely  colors.  Pkt.,  10c;  ^ oz.,  36c. 

HALF-DWARF  BEDDING  SORTS. — Plants  grow  about  18  inches  tall.  They 
make  excellent  bedders,  as  they  bloom  profusely  for  a long  season.  Re- 
markably pretty  effects  may  be  obtained  by  a good  combination  of  colors  in 
mass  plantings.  Flowers  are  most  beautiful  in  many  colors  and  shades.  Finest 
mixture,  pkt,,  10c;  oz.,  40c. 

MIXTURE  OP"  DWAKP"  SORTS'. — Our  mixture  contains  the  finest  kinds;  mixed 
colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  25c. 

MIXTURE  OF  TALL  SORTS. — Splendid  assortment  of  tall  growing  varieties; 
all  colors  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  Ui  oz.,  30c. 

ISBELL’S  SNAPDRAGON  MIXTURE. — Beautiful  colors  of  many  varieties  of 
both  tall  and  medium  tall  sorts.  These  long-stemmed  flowers  will  give  you 
splendid  bouquets  all  season.  Pkt.,  15c;  ^ oz.,  50c. 


Smilax 

Beautiful  perennial  vine  for 
house  culture.  Makes  a fine  pot 
Or  basket  plant  for  winter.  Love- 
ly glossy  green  foliage  which  is 
greatly  prized  for  bouquets  and 
decorating.  Soak  the  seed  in 
water  24  hours  before  planting. 
The  plants  require  plenty  of  mois- 
ture. Per  pkt.,  10c;  Yz  oz.,  35c. 


Schizanthus-Butterfly  Flower 

Also  known  as  “The  Poor  Man’s  Orchid.’’  Dainty,  compact,  branching  plants 
with  finely  cut  foliage,  covered  when  in  bloom  with  clusters  of  brilliantly  col- 
ored butterfly-like  flowers.  Valuable  for  garden  decoration  or  pof  culture.  One 
of  our  very  finest  annuals,  deserving  of  a prominent  place  in  every  flower  gar- 
den. Plants  15  to  20  inches  high.  Large  flowering  Hybrids.  Mixed.  Pkt,, 
10c;  Ys  oz.,  20c. 


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General 


List  of  Flower  Seeds 


ISBELL^S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Isbell’s  Giant  Spencer  Sweet  Peas 


Sweet  Peas  are  probably  the  most  popular  flower  in  America.  They  are  loved 
1)5'  ever5'oi)e,  both  for  their  beautiful  coloring:  andl  delightful  fragrance.  The>' 
w'ill  grow'  anywhere  5'ou  <‘an  raise  common  garden  peas.  To  secure  beautiful 
blossoms,  manure  liberally  or  fertilize  with  bone  meal;  trench  deeply,  plant  thinly, 
stake  early  and  water  freely. 

The  Giant  Spencer  or  Orchid  riow'ered  Sweet  Peas  are  the  new’’  large  petaled 
wavj^  tj'pe  of  extraordinary  size,  a large  percentage  bearing  four  of  these  immense 
blossoms  to  the  stem.  They  are  the  best  in  size,  color,  fragrance,  and 
abundance  of  bloom,  representing  the  highest  achievement  in  Sweet  Peas. 
Crop  very  short. 

Beautiful  New  Spencer  Varieties 

Also  Called  Butterfly  Sweet  Pusis. 

ANNIE  IREEAND. — A lovely  waved  how’er,  pure  hit  with  distinct  edge 
of  terra-cotta  pink.  This  pleasing  color  combination  a aired  bv  everyone. 

Pkt.,  25c. 

FIERY  CROSS. — ^Has  all  the  appearance  o liv  fire,  the  color  be- 
ing a bright  fire-red.  The  beautifully  waved  iov  'S  are  borne  freely 
in  threes  and  fours.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  50c. 

HAWLMARK.  PINK. — Targe,  w’ell  waved,  graceful  flow'ers  of  rich, 
bright  rose  pink,  shaded  salmon  One  of  the  richest  colored  Sweet 
Peas.  Pkt.,  25c. 

MASTERPIECE. — Clear  lavender  suffused  mauve,  the  color  that  is 
so  much  desired.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  50e. 

NEYV  GIANT  WHITE. — The  most  perfect  w^hite  Sweet  Pea  in  ex- 
istence. Flow’ers  are  the  largest  in  size,  exciuisite  in  form  and  pure 
in  color.  Pkt.,  25c. 

NUBIAN. — Surely  one  of  the  finest  dark  Sweet  Peas.  It  is  a rich 
deep  maroon  or  mahogany,  and  the  flowers  are  extra  large.  Pkt., 
15c;  oz.,  50c. 

ROBERT  SY^DENHAM. — The  nearest  approach  yet  to  a real  yel- 
low. It  IS  a glowing  orange.  Flowers  beautifully  waved.  Pkt.,  15c; 
oz.,  50c. 

ROS.VUINl). — A revelation  of  daintiness  and  beauty.  Extremely  large,  well 
formed  flowers  of  rich  rose-carmine  color.  Pkt.,  30c, 

ROY’’AE  PURPUE. — Targe,  wavy  flowers  of  a rich,  royal  purple,  which  is  re- 
tained throughout  the  life  .of  the  flowers.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  50c. 

iSCARLET  DUPUEX. — The  color  is  an  intensely  rich  gloAving  scarlet-crimson; 
even  in  the  hottest  sun  it  does  not  scald.  On  the  sprays  of  four  flowers  usually 
the  three  lower  blooms  are  double.  Imrriense  flowers,  exquisitely  waved  and 
frilled.  Pkt.  (10  seeds),  30c. 

SUNSET. — Most  beautiful  shade  of  soft  rich  rose,  the  base  of  the  flower  show- 
ing a distinct  golden  yellow  blotch.  Tong  stems,  bearing  four  immense  flowers. 
A truly  wonderful  new  introduction.  Pkt.  (10  seeds),  30c. 


WEDGEWOOD  (Morse’s  Strain). — A lovely  bright  silvery  blue. 
Wedgewood  is  of  modern  Spencer  size,  finely  formed  and  bears 
quite  uniformly  four  blossoms  to  the  stem.  Pkt.,  20c;  oz.,  60c. 


COUUECTION  of  the  above  12  New  Spencer  Varieties.  1 
packet  of  each  (.$2.60  value)  for  .$2.00,  postpaid. 


PRICE  OF  THE  EOUEOWING  SPENCER  SWEET  PEAS: 

Pkt,,  lOe;  oz.,  35e;  % li>M  $1.20. 

AIMERICA  SPENCER. — White  ground,  heavily  striped  and  flaked 
with  bright  crimson  scarlet.  A large,  fine  flower. 

APPUE  BUOSSOM  SPENCER,— Very  large,  bold  flowers,  bright 
rose,  wings  primrose  with  flush  of  rose  tint. 

AST  A OHN  SPENCER. — The  best  lavender  Sweet  Pea. 

BLUE  PICOTEE. — Pure  white  with  a distinct  picotee  edge  of  blue. 
This  makes  a lovely  bouctuet. 

DAINTY. — Beautiful  large  white  flower  edged  with  clear  rose 
pink.  Graceful  and  well  frilled. 

BOBBIE’S  CREAM  SPENCER. — Deep  cream  or  pri)nrose  colored, 
nicely  waved,  with  fnur-blooni  sprays. 

GEORGE  HERBERT  SPENCER. — ^Bright  rosy  carmine  flowers 
of  the  largest  size. 

HERCULES  Sa^ENCER.— A pale  rosy  pink  giant  flower. 

KING  EDWARD  YTI  SPENCER.— The  best  pure  red  Spencer, 
very  large,  with  especially  immense  wings. 

KING  MTHITE. — One  of  the  grandest  and  largest  of  all  White 
Sweet  Peas  and  of  tlie  most  up-to-date  Spencer  form. 

LORD  NELSON. — Pich  deep  navy  blue. 

M.YRGARET  ATLEE. — The  flower  is  a rosy,  salmon-pink  on  a 
creamy  buff  ground.  A rich,  soft  color  and  extremely  attractive. 

MRS.  TOWNSEND. — Fine  large  flowers,  flaked  violet  on  clear 
white  ground. 

ROS.YBELLE. — A magnificent,  very  large  and  finely  waved  flower 
of  bright  rose.  Bxtra  fine  in  every  way. 

SENATOR  SPENCER. — Claret  and  chocolate  stripe  on  gray 
ground,  nicely  waved  flowers. 

THE  PRESIDENT. — Brilliant,  rich,  glowing  orange-scarlet.  A 
large  flower  and  one  of  the  best  red  sorts. 

Y’ERMILION  BRILLIANT  SPENCER,— A brilliant  scarlet  of 
splendid  form;  beautifully  waved. 

WHITE  SPENCER, — The  best  Spencer  white.  Flowers  very 
large  and  of  magnificent  waved  form. 


ISBELL’S  SPECIAL  COLLECTION  of  above  18  varieties  of 
Giant  Spen'cer  Sweet  Peas,  one  )*a<‘ket  of  eaeih  kind,  for  only 
$1.50,  prepaid.  Regular  price,  $1.80.  Any  10  packets  for  80c, 
prepaid. 


.T  <orv  Swo»,t 


r’niture,  free  for  the  asking  with  order. 


Wedgewood — Spencer. 


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S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  7VIICH. 


Isbell’s  Grandiflora  Sweet  Peas 


“Grandiflora”  Sweet  Peas  is  a name  given  the  older  and  standard  Eckford  varieties,  as  distinguished  from  the 
modern  waved  Spencer  forms.  Although  there  are  hundreds  of  Grandiflora  Sweet  Peas,  we  catalog  only  a select  list, 
which  includes  the  best  of  all  distinctive  colored  varieties.  Grandiflora  sorts  will  always  be  popular  on  account  of  the 
lower  price,  as  they  are  free  seeders.  Plant  them  freely  in  your  garden;  they  are  easy  to  grow. 

PRICE  OF  APE  VARIETIES,  except  where  noted:  Pkt.,  5c;  any  6 for  25c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  45c;  lb.,  $1.50,  postpaid. 


Standard  Varieties 

AMERICA. — Striped  bright  red  on  white  ground. 


Sweet  Peas  in  Mixture 

IsbelFs  Giant  Spencer  Mixture 


APPLE  BLOSSOM. — Bright  pink  and  white,  shaded 
crimsoni.  3 to  4 blossoms  to  the  stem. 

AURORA, — Orange-rose,  striped  on  white. 

BLACK  KNIGHT. — Deep  maroon.  The  darkest  of  all. 

BLANCHE  FERRY. — Pink  and  white;  the  old  popular 
and  well  known  sweet  pea. 

DAINTY. — White  with  pink  edge;  very  pretty. 

DOROTHY  ECKFORD. — One  of  the  best  pure  white. 

FLORA  NORTON. — Bright  blue,  shading  to  lavender. 

HELEN  PIERCE. — Pure  white,  mottled  and  marbled 
with  bright  blue.  Very  attractive. 

HENRY  ECKFORD. — Almost  a clear  orange  self.  The 
nearest  approach  to  orange-yellow  in  Sweet  Peas. 

KING  EDWARD  VLI, — The  very  best  rich,  bright  red. 

LADY  GRISEL  HAMILTON. — Light  lavender,  large  size. 

MISS  WILMOTT. — Large  orange  pink,  wings  rose. 

MRS.  E.  EENYON. — Large  flower,  primrose  yellow. 

NAVY  BLUE. — Indigo  blue.  Medium  size. 


In  preparing  this  mixture  we  are  giving  our  customers  all 
the  best  varieties  in  this  class  and  all  possible  color  varia- 
tions, including  many  brand  new  kinds  as  Avell.  A liberal 
planting  of  this  mixture  will  give  a most  magnificent  dis- 
play of  the  Giant  Spencer  types.  Satisfaction  guaranteed. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  80c;  lb.,  $2.75,  prepaid. 

Good  Mixed  Spencer 

Spencer  Hybrids  in  fine  mixture;  contains  a good  assort- 
ment of  colors  grown  in  mixture,  but  is  not  made  up  from 
separate  named  varieties.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  60c; 
lb.,  $2.00,  prepaid. 

Isbell’s  Grandiflora  Mixture 

This  is  a special  blend  of  the  large  flowering  or  Grandi- 
flora class  of  Sweet  Peas  and  is  absolutely  unsurpassed.  It 
is  not  grown  as  a mixture  but  is  “blended”  by  ourselves 
and  consists  of  the  largest  flowering,  most  beautiful  named 

varieties.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  lb.,  45c;  lb.,  $1.50,  prepaid. 

IsbelFs  Good  Mixture 


Early  Flowering  Sorts 

These  come  into  bloom  earlier  than  the 
standard  varieties  and  will  bloom  a long 
season.  If  sown  early  in  fall 
indoors,  will  bloom  by  Ch-ist- 
mas  and  continue  all  winter. 

All  varieties;  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 

25c;  % lb.,  75c,  postpaid. 

CHRISTMAS  PINK.—  One 

of  the  earliest  of  this  class. 

Flowers  pink  and  white,  pro- 
duced in  greatest  profusion. 

EARLIEST  LAVENDER 
“NORA”. — The  best  lavender 
color  of  this  class.  Flowers 
large,  lavender  and  lilac. 

EARLIEST  PINK  FAIRY. 

— Extra  early,  of  bright  pink  color. 

E.\RLIEST  WHITE.— Comes  into  fui! 
bloom  in  45  days  after  the  seed  is  plant- 
ed in  the  open  ground.  Pure  white  flo'vers. 

EXTRA  EARLY  BLANCHE  FERRY.— 
One  of  the  earliest  Sweet  Peas  in  cultiva- 
tion; of  the  greatest  value  for  cut  flow- 
ers. Deep  rose  pink;  wings  white. 

mXED  EARLY  FLOWERING. — The 
above  varieties  in  mixture.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  25c;  ^ lb.,  75c. 

Leaflet  on  Sweet  Pea  Culture,  free  for 
the  asking. 


Early  Flowering  Sweet  Peas. 


For  a low  priced  mixture  of  Sweet  Peas  this  cannot  be 
excelled.  Contains  many  varieties  and  a very  extensive 
range  of  colors.  Oz.,  10c;  % lb., 
30c;  lb.,  90c,  prepaid. 


Cupid,  Dwarf  or  Bedding 
Mixed 

These  form  a line  of  emerald- 
green  foliage  a little  over  a foot 
wide  and  six  inches  high,  and 
from  June  until  late  summer  are 
literally  a sheet  of  bloom.  Pkt,,, 
10c;  oz.,  25c;  lb.,  75c,  prepaid. 

Everlasting  or  Hardy  Sweet 
Peas  (Lathyrus) 

The  plants  bloom  a long  season, 
are  hardy  and  will  live  for  years, 
but  the  flowers  have  not  thes  fra- 
grance of  the  annual  Sweet  Peas. 
These  come  in  shades  of  red  and 
white  only.  An  excellent  plant  for 
covering  fences  and  trellises. 
Splendid  for  cut  flowers.  Finest  mixed, 
put.,  15c;  % oz.,  30c;  oz.,  50c. 

ISBELL’S  NATIONAL  COLLECTION  OF 
SWEET  PEAS. 

1 oz..  King  Edward  (red)  ; 1 oz.,  Doro- 
thy Eckford  (white)  ; 1 oz..  Navy  Blue 
(blue).  One  ounce  each  of  these  three 
named  Sweet  Peas,  35e,  postpaid. 


124  General  List  of  Flower  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Sweet  Williaiii  - Dianthus  Barbatus 


Salpiglossis  or  Velvet  Flower 


r<»«r  Man’s  Orchid.  One  of  the  greatest  favorites  among  annuals,  partly  be- 
cause of  its  easy  culture,  but  principally  for  its  beautiful,  almost  orchid-like 
llowers,  which  it  produces  from  early  summer  until  late  fall.  The  only  annual 
flower  that  shows  true  “gold”  shading  in  its  color  range.  Should  be  in  every 
garden  on  account  of  its  attractive  flowers,  beautiful  color  display,  long  bloom- 
ing season  and  great  value  for  cut  flowers.  Try  a packet  this  year,  we  predict 
you  will  always  plant  it  thereafter.  Plants  grow  1 to  2,i^  feet  high. 

LARGE  ELOWERING  MIXED.— Rkt.,  lOc;  % oz.,  25c;  % oz.,  60o, 
ISBELL’S  SPECIAL  MIXTURE. — Made  up  from  the  finest  named  varieties; 
the  range  of  beautiful  colors  will  be  a revelation  to  you.  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz., 
85c;  y-  oz.,  .SI. 00. 

Sanvitalia 

PROCUMBENS. — Pretty  dwarf  annual  with  a wealth  of  bright  yellow 
double  flowers;  in  bloom  from  July  until  frost.  Excellent  edging  plant  and 
suitable  for  beds  and  rockwork.  Is  deserving  of  more  general  planting. 
Grows  6 inches  high.  Pkt.,  10c;  ^ oz.,  35c ; oz.,  60c. 


Saponaria 

SCARLET  QUEEN. — Another  dwarf  annual  that  should  be  better  known.  The 
foliage  produces  a compact  carpet-like  effect  and  the  pretty  little  starry  flow- 
ers are  produced  in  abundance  from  .July  until  late  October  when  heavy  frost 
occurs.  Pretty,  bright  scarlet  blooms.  A lovely  plant  for  edging,  small  beds 
or  rock  work.  6 to  8 inches  high.  Pkt.,  lOc;  35c;  oz.,  60c. 


Sensitive  Plant  - Mimosa 

An  interesting  and  curious  plant  with  pink  flowers.  The  leaves  have  a pe- 
culiar habit  of  curling  up  and  drooping  if  touched  or  shaken.  Tender  annual 
for  house  culture,  growing  12  to  15  inches  high.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Salpiglossis. 


Strawflowers 


A well-known,  attractive,  free-flowering  hardy  perennial,  producing  a splendid 
effect  in  beds  and  borders  with  their  rich  and  varied  flowers.  It  is  much  better 
I to  raise  new,  vigorous  young  plants  from  seed  every  season;  than  to  divide  the  old 
plants.  Should  be  in  every  garden.  Height,  1 to  1^  feet. 

GIANT  WHITE. — ^Very  large  flower  heads  with  hlossonas  of  purest  white. 
Well  suited  for  cemetery  planting.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c. 

PINK  BEAUTY. — Strikingly  brilliant  and  beautiful.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  35c. 
DOUBLE  MIXED.— All  colors.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  40c. 

SINGLE  MIXED.— All 


Everlastings  or  Immortelles 

This  class  of  annuals  is  of  easy 
culture,  growing  splendidly  in  any 
good  garden  soil,  even  in 
light,  sandy  ground.  They 
produce  their  stiaw-like 
flowers  abundantly  all 
summer  and  fall.  Popular 
for  winter  bouquets. 

ACROCLINTUM.  — Plant 
15  inches  high  and  very 
bushy,  bearing  lovely  white 
or  rose-pink  flowers.  Pkt., 

5c;  % oz.,  20c. 

AMJIOBlUIVr,  or  Winged 
Everla.sting.  — ■ Handsome, 
double  white  flowers  with 
yellow  disk.  The  plants 
grow^  about  2 % feet  high. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

GOMPHRENA,  or 
GLOBE  A3IARANTII.— 

Showy  plants  with  brilliant 
colored,  globe-shaped  flow- 
ers, resembling  clover  blos- 
soms. 1%  feet  high; 
mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz., 

20c. 

HELICHRYSUM. — New  Mammoth  Flow'ered.  Effective  flowers  for  beds  and  borders, 
2 to  3 feet  high.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  35c. 

RHODANTHE. — The  Swan  River  Everla'Sting.  Grows  in  any  soil.  P.eautiful  for 
the  garden,  or  grown  in  pots.  Large,  bell-shaped  flowers,  white,  rosy  or  ci-imsoii. 

1 foot  high.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  40c. 

STATlCE. — A lovely  Everlasting  flower.  Rose,  blue,  lavender  and  yellow. 

2 feet  high.  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  30c. 

XERANTHEMUM. — Flowers  very  double.  White  and  deep  purple.  Plants 
18  inches.  Silky  flowers  and  silve'-y  foliage.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c.  , 

SPECIAL  MIXED. — All  of  the  above  sorts  and  many  other  varieties  mixed 
You  will  like  these  for  garden  displa3^  and  especially  for  winter  decoration, 
in  vases.  Pkt.,  10c;  % lb.,  80c. 


Sweet  William, 


colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  20c, 

ISBELL’S  SWEET  WIL- 
LIAM MIXTURE.— There 
are  many  beautiful  vari- 
eties of  Sweet  William  and 
we  have  most  of  them  in 
this  .superb  mixture.  Won- 
derful and  unique  colors 
and  markings,  double  and 
single  flowered  sorts.  Pkt., 
15c;  y^^  oz.,  25c. 

ANNUAL  SWEET  WIL- 
LIAM.— Hardy  annual  of 
easy  culture.  Has  the 
habit  of  growth,  otf  the 
Pei  ennial  varieties — but  be- 
gins to  bloom  early  in  the 
summer  from;  seed  sown 
in  the  spring,  blooming  all 
seasoni.  Fragrant  and  a 
grand  cut  flower.  Mixed 
colors,  pkt.,  10c;  ^ oz.,  50c. 

TAGETES — See  Marigold. 


Vinca  Rosea 

Periwinkle 

Ornamental,  free-blooming,  tender  perennial  plants;  one  of  the  most 
satis|fac’tory  bedding  plants,  with  glossy,  green  foliage  and  handsome 
red  and  white  flowers.  They  flower  from  seed  the  first  season,  and  may  be 
potted  before  frost  and  kept  in  bloom  in  the  house  through  the  winter; 
12  to  15  inches'  high.  Flowering  season  August  to  October.  Sow  the  seed 
early,  it  germinates  slowly.  Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  3()c. 


Climbing  Plants 


The  following  varieties  of  Climbers 
described  on  preceding  pages  and  in 

BEAN,  SCARLET  RUNNER 
BALSAJI  APPLE  AND  PEAR 
CANARY  BIRD  FLOWER 
COBAEA  or  CATHEDRAL  BELL 
CYPRESS  VINE 


easily  grown  from  seed  you  will  find  fully 
alphabetical  order. 

LATItYRI  S or  HARDY  SWEET  PEAS 
MOONELOM  ER 

MORNING  GLORY  or  CONVOLVULUS 
SMI  LAX 


DOLICHOS  or  HYACINTH  BEAN 


SWEET  PEAS 


Strawflowers, 


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Isbell’s  Beautiful  Verbenas 


Verbena  is  one  of  the  most  popular  garden  annuals  and  lends  itself  willingly  to 
many  uses.  For  beds,  borders,  mounds,  vases  and  window  boxes  it  is  particularly 
fine,  and  is  frequently  used  for  an  undergrowth  to  tall  plants  like  lilies.  The  clus- 
ters of  showy  fragrant  flowers  are  borne  in  constant  succession  from  June  until 
frost.  Easily  raised  from  seed.  Height,  9 inches. 

lilAMMOTH  ROSE  QUEEN. — This  new  Verbena  is  wonderfully  effective  in  beds. 
The  most  brilliant  rose  color  combined  with  extraordinary  size  of  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c; 
% oz.,  40c. 

MAJMMOTH  MIXED. — This  mixture  produces  very  fine  rich  colored  large  fiowers; 
trusses  of  good  substance  and  immense  size.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c. 

GIANT  EUCIEEK. — New  giant  flowered,  intense  dazzling  scarlet  without  light  eye. 
Largest  of  all  Verbenas.  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  50c. 

HYBRID  MIXED. — Fine  assortment  of  all  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  25o. 

DWARF  MIXED. — Just  the  thing  for  edging  as  the  plants  make  a beautiful,  even 
carpet  of  blossoms  and  leaves.  6 inches  high.  Pkt.,  10c:  ^ oz.,  50c. 

ISBELL’S  VERBENA  MIXTURE. — Includes  all  the  best  giant-flowered  sorts  in 
clear  colors,  striped  and  auricula-flowered,  of  wondrous  beauty.  You  will  be  more 
than  pleased  with  these  lovely  flowers  throughout  the  summer  and  fall.  Pkt.,  15c; 
% oz.,  50c;  % oz.,  $1,150. 


Giant  Verbenas  - Separate  Colors. 


GIANT  WHITE.— Pkt.,  10c. 
GIANT  BLUE.— Pkt.,  10c. 
(ilANT  PINK. — Pkt.,  10c. 
GIANT  PURPLE.- Pkt.,  10c. 

COLLECTION.— 1 pkt.  of 


GIANT  SCAELET.— Pkt.,  10c. 
GIANT  YELLOW. — Pkt.,  10c. 
GIANT  SAIAION. — Pkt.,  10c. 
Per  % oz.,  40c,  each  color, 
color  for  50c. 


RED  RIDING  HOOD. — ^Plants  grow  12  inches  high  and  are 
covered  the  entire  season  with  attractive,  little  button-like  blooms. 
Small,  intense  scarlet  flowers.  Effective  border  plant.  Pkt,,  10c; 
oz.,  40c.  ^ 


Hardy  Perennials 

The  following  hardy  flowers  are  easily  grown  from  seed;  Full 
description  and  prices  are  given  on  preceding  pages,  see  alphabetical 
list. 


Violas  or  Tufted 
Pansies 

Hardy  perennial  plants.  While 
the  Tufted  Pansies  do  not  pro- 
duce as  large  flowers  as  the 
regular  type,  yet  they  bloom 
more  profusely  and  for  a longer 
time.  If  sow'n  in  April  the 
plants  will  flower  in  June,  con- 
tinuing a sheet  of  bloom  until 
frost,  and  soon  after  the  snow 
is  off  the  ground  the  following 
spring  they  flower  again.  Mixed. 
Pkt.,  15c;  Vs  oz.,  50c. 

Viola  Odorata— 
The  Violet 

SW^EET  VIQLET.-^The  true 
blue  sweet  violet.  F'avorite  hardy 
plants,  highly  prized  for  their 
fragrant  flowers;  6 inches  high. 
Seed  germinates  slowly.  Pkt., 
10c;  Vs  oz.,  40c. 

Zea  Japonica 

RAINBOW  CORN.— The  plant 
forms  an  object  of  great  beauty 
in  mixed  beds  and  borders,  in 
groups  on  the  lawn  or  as  a 
background.  A really  wonderful 
decorative  plant,  the  leaves  are 
variegated  with  bright  crimson, 
yellow,  white, 
green,  rose  and  ^ 

bronze.i  Easily 
grown.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  25c. 


Wallflower  (Goldlack) 

Wallflowers  should  be  better  known.  Their 
adaptability  for  pot  culture  and  out-door  bed- 
ding and  the  peculiar  sweet  fragrance  of  their 
flowers  should  win  favor.  The  oriental  coloring 
of  the  flowers  in.  their  rich  reds  and  yellows  is 
very  effective.  They  are  easily  grown  and  last 
long  as  cut  flowers.  1%  feet  high. 

PERENNIAL  DOUBLE  MIXED'.-^Pkt.,  15c; 
% oz.,  GOc. 

PERENNIAL  SINGLE  MIXED,— Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  15c. 

ANNUAL  SINGLE  MIXED.— Pkt.,  10c;  % oz  , 
35e. 


Mammoth  Verbena. 


Isbell’s  Showy  Zinnias 


These  attractive  and  decorative  hardy  annuals  are  most  desirable  plants  for  mixed 
borders  or  bedding  purposes,  and  are  remarkable  for  the  profusion  and  duration 
of  their  flowers,  which  are  extremely  useful  for  bouquets.  Will  thrive  almost 
anywhere.  Flowering  season  June  to  November. 

GIANT  FLOWERING  SHOW  ZINNIAS. — Huge  flowers  measuring  5 to  6 inches 
across,  semi-globular  and  very  double,  Grand  and  long  lasting  effects  can  be 
produced  in  beds  and  borders  with  this  new'  race.  Cannot  be  excelled  in  beauty 
and  range  of  color.  2^2  feet  high.  Mixed  colors,  pkt.,  lOo;  Vi  oz,,  35c. 

GIANT  FLOWERING  SHOW  ZINNIAS  .—Separate  colors.  Nothing  finer  for 
flower  beds  where  one  solid  color  or  a combination  of  several  colors  is  desired. 
Giant  White — Giant  Rose — Giant  Crimson — Giant  'Yellow — Giant  Purple — Giant 
Salmon.  Each  color  separate,  per  pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  40c. 

GIANT  PICOTEE. — ^Very  large  beautiful  double  flowers  in  orange,  flesh,  lemon, 
pink  and  cerise,  each  petal  being  distinctly  tipped  with  various  shades  of  dark, 
resembling  the  Picotee  Carnations — most  attractive  and  pleasing.  A very  showy 
flower  for  the'  garden.  Mixed  colors,  pkt.,  20c. 

NEW  DAHLIA  FLOWERED. — It  is  really  hard  to  distinguish  betw’^een 
these  enormous  flowered  Zinnias  and  the  blooms  of  the  Dahlias  when  in 
the  cut  flower  bouquet,  and  the  Zinnias  will  give  you  more  flow’ers  and 
for  a longer  season.  The  plants  are  tall  and  vigorous  and  the  flowering 
season  lasts  from  July  until  frost  comes.  Mixed  colors,  pkt.,  20c. 

GIANT  LA  FRANCE. — Large,  double  flow^ers  of  a beautiful  soft  La 
France  pink,  each  petal  distinctly  tipped  with  deep  chocolate  brown. 
Very  attractive,  large  double  flowers;  splendid  for  garden  display  and 
cut  flowers.  Pkt,,  25c. 

LARGE-ITOWERING  DWARF  ZINNIAS.— Bushy,  compact  plants 
about  2 feet  high,  bearing  large,  perfect  double  flow'ers  in  greatest  pro- 
fusion. All  colors  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c ; oz.,  25ci. 

DOUBLE  CURLED  AND  CRESTED. — A new^  strain,  fantastically 
shaped  flowers  with  twisted  petals,  brilliant  colors.  2 feet.  Pkt.,  10c; 
V4  oz.,  SOc. 

DOUBLE  LILLIPUT. — Compact  bushes,  12  inches  high;  small,  double 
flowers.  Splendid  for  borders,  blooming  all  summer  and  until  late  fall. 
Mixed  colors,  Pkt.,  10c;  ^ oz.,  30c. 


Delphinium 
Digitalis  or  Foxglove 
Gaillardia  Gran  diflora 
Pinks 

Forget-me-not 

Hollyhock 


Tufted  Pansies 

Oriental  Poppy 

Phlox 

Pyrethrum 

Primrose 

Sweet  William 

Violets 


Giant 
Flowering 
8how'  Zinnias. 
One  of  Onr  Showiest 
Annual  Garden 
Flowers. 


Alyssnm  Saxatile 
Aquilegia 
Campanula 
Coreopsis 
Double  Daisy 
Shasta  Daisy 


126  Summer  Flowering'  Bulbs 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


A Canna  Bed  Will  Look  Well  on  Your  Lawn.  This  Shows  Variety  “Blazing  Sun.” 


Isbell’s  Brilliant  Flowered  Cannas 


No  plant  can  take  the  place  of  the  Canna.  For  a handsome  and  showy  display,  they  are  unrivaled.  This  is  so  on  a 
large  lauTi  where  an  extensive  planting  is  desired,  and  also  on  a small  plot  where  there  is  room  for  only  two  or  three 
plants.  The  rich  foliage  is  a pleasant  sight  all  summer,  while  the  brilliant  flowers  add  just  the  necessary  touch  of  gor- 
geous colors. 


Five  Prize  Winners 


FIREBIRD. — I feet.  Most  sensa- 
tional Canna  introduction  of  recent 
yeai^.  It  is  well  named,  intense 
bright  scarlet  that  fairly  glistens. 

Flowers  in  immense  trusses.  Green 
foliage,  Each,  25c;  3 for  65c;  doz., 

$2.25. 

NEW'  COLOSSAL.— 5 feet.  The 
largest  flowering  of  all  Cannas.  Pi’o- 
duces  immense  trusses  of  a very 
striking  vivid  scarlet  that  retains 
its  brilliancy.  Green  foliage.  Each, 

20c;  3 for  50c;  doz.,  $1.75. 

BLAZING  SEN.— 4 feet.  A fiery 
orange  suffused  with  scarlet,  the 
effect  of  which  is  fairly  dazzling — • 
yet  beautifully  rich  and  distinct. 

Foliage  green.  Each,  25c;  3 for  65c; 
doz.,  $2.25,  prepaid. 

YELLOW  KING  HFMBERT.— 4 
feet.  Is  proving  as  widely  popular 
as  its  companion  King  Humbert. 

Has  immense  yellow  orchid-like 

flowers,  spotted  with  brilliant  red.  Green  foliage.  Each, 
20c;  3 for  50c;  doz.,  $1.75. 

MORNING  GLOW. — 3%  feet.  A beautiful  color  con- 
trast; foliage  olive-green,  striped  bronze.  Flowers  ex- 
quisite, a lovely  soft  shell  pink  with  bright  orange  center. 
Each,  30c;  3 for  75c;  doz.,  $2.75. 


Florence 

Vaughan. 


Green  Leaved  Varieties 


EUREKA. — 4 feet.  The  giant  floAvered  white  Canna.  Very  pleasing  in 
plantings  with  a dark  shade.  Plant  is  a strong  grower  and  good  bloomer. 
Each,  25c;  3 for  65c;  doz.,  .$2.25. 

BUTTERCUP. — 2 % to  3 feet.  Best  pure  yellow  for  borders  or  edging. 
Dwarf  growth.  Buttercup  yellow,  very  charming. 

AUSTRIA. — 5 feet.  Orchid  flowered.  Flowers  are  gigantic,  6 to  7 inches 
across  and  of  pure  golden-yellow. 

ALPHONSE  BOUITER. — -5  feet.  The  largest  and  best  of  the  crimsons. 
It  is  sometimes  called  “AA^eeping  Canna’’  as  heads  droop  gracefully. 

FLORENCE  A'AUGKAN. — 4 feet.  A handsome  spotted  Canna.  They 
are  orange-yellow  thickly  peppered  with  bright  red. 

VENUvS. — 4 feet.  Distinct  from  all  others  in  its  delicacy  of  color.  Soft 
rosy-pink  bordered  Avith  creamy-yellow. 

EXPRESS. — 2%  to  3 feet.  Excellent  for  bordering  because  of  its  bright 
color  and  dwarf  growth,  with  great  masses  of  crimson  scarlet  flowers. 
PANAMA. — 3 feet.  Large  flOAvers  rich  orange-red  bordered  golden  yellow. 
Prices  on  all  Cannas,  except  where  noted,  each,  15c;  3 for  40c;  doz.,  $1.25. 


Dark  Leaved  Varieties 

KING  HUMBERT. — 4 feet.  By  far 
the  finest  bronze  leaf  Canna.  Im- 
mense heads  of  Orchid-like  flowers. 
The  color  is  velvety  orange-scarlet 
tinted  Avith  rose.  Each  20c;  3 for 
50c;  .$1.75  per  doz.,  prepaid, 

SUMMER  BEAUTY.— 3 Va  feet. 
Dark  bronze  foliage;  flowers  large, 
intense  wine-red  in  color.  Each, 
20c;  3 for  50c;  doz.,  $1.75. 

WYOMING.— 5 to  6 feet.  Best 
very  tall  A'ariety.  Vivid  orange 
slightly  flaked  rose  on  silken  petals. 

SHENANDOAH.— 4 feet.  Best 
pink  of  dark  foliage. 

DAVID  HARUIVI.— 3 1/3  feet.  Fo- 
liage rich  bronze.  Flowers  are 
vermilion  scarlet,  mottled  dark  re^ 
EGANDALE.— 4 feet.  Has  vivid 
cherry  red  HoAvers..  Blooms  early. 


ISBELL’S  LARGE  FLOWERING  CANNA  MIXTURE.— Three  for  35c; 
doz.,  $1.15;  25  for  $2.00,  postpaid. 


The  cnltnre  of  Cannas  is  simple  and  easy.  They  should  not  be  set  out 

until  weather  is  thoroughly  settled.  The  roots  may  be  started  indoors  dur- 
ing March  and  April  and  set  out  in  .Tune.  Plant  in  good  rich  garden  soil. 
For  dens©  mass  effects,  set  not  more  than  one  foot  apart  each  Avay. 


Morning  Glow, 


Summer  Flowering  Bulbs  127 


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


Cactus — J.  H.  Jackson. 


Show  and  Fancy  Type 

DOROTHY  PEACOCK.— The  best  pink  Show 
A beautiful  liv*  pink  that  appeals  tO' 
everyone.  Each,  45c;  3 for  $1.25;  doz., 

$4.25. 

MOROCCO. — The  variegated  Fancy 
Dahlia.  Purplish  maroon,  each  petal 
tipped  with  white.  Each,  40c;  3 for 
$1.00;  doz.,  $3.50. 

QUEEN  OF  THE  YELEOWS.— We 

consider  it  the  best  yellow  Show  Dah- 
lia. Each,  40c;  3 for  $1.00;  doz.,  .$3.50. 

RED  HUSSAR. — Color  is  a dazzling 
cardinal  scarlet  and  flowers  a full  ball 
shape.  Each,  25c;  3 for  65c;  doz.,  $2.25. 

STORM  KING. — The  leader  among 
the  White  Show  Dahlias.  Extremely 
early.  Each,  25c;  3 for  65c;  doz.,  $2.25. 

STRADEEEA. — Resembles  the  Pur- 
ple TJlac  in  shade  and  is  very  large. 

Each,  35c;  3 for  90c;  doz.,  $3.25. 

VIVIAN. — 'White,  effectively  rose- 

violet,  One  of  the  largest  and  finest. 

Each,  35c;  3 for  90c;  doz.,  $3.25. 


Pompon  Dahlias 

These  popular  Bouquet  Dahlias  pro- 
duce nice  buishy  plants  and  great  num- 
bers of  small,  very  double  flowers. 
Each,  25c;  3 for  65c;  doz.,  $2.25. 
DARKNESS. — Black-maroon. 
GOLDEN  QUEEN. — Bright  yellow. 
PRINCESS. — Pure  white. 
SUNBEAM.— Rich  scarlet. 


ISBELL’S  DAHLIAS 

I'his  year  we  are  making  a departure  in  our  Dahlia  list  and  are 
offering  more  of  the  splendid  new  varieties  and  types  and  redluc- 
ing  the  list  of  old  standards.  The  newer  forms  are  far  supeiuor 
to  the  older  types  and  you  will  never  know  the  real  beauty 
of  the  Dahlia  until  you  try  them.  You  will  be  sure  to  have 
the  finest  Dahlia  collection  in  your  neighborhood,;  if  you 
grow  the  varieties  listed  below.  Our  prices  include  the 
postage. 

Each  bulb  will  be  plainly  marked  with  a wired  wooden 
label.  All  are  good  healthy  roots.  We  pay  the  postage. 

Extra  Fine  New  Giant  Sorts 

AMERICAN  BEAUTY. — A gorgeous  wine  crimson — a 

true  beauty  of  America.  Flowers  gigantic  in  size.  One  of 
the  seven  wonders  of  the  Dahlia  world.  Each,  50c;  3 for 
$1.35;  dozen,  $4.75. 

HOCHSAI. — Very  large,  free  flowering  and  a lasting 
cut  flower  with  fine  stem.  Glowing  golden  orange',  shaded 
russet  and  yellow.  Each,  75c;  3 for  .$12.00;  doz.,  .$7.75. 

GLORY  OF  BAARN. — The  fragrant  Dahlia,  a wonder- 
fully fascinating  pink  with  curled  petals  like  a Peony, 
with  yellow  center.  Each,  45c;  3 for  $1.25;  doz.,  $4.25. 
LE  'GRAND  MANITOU. — White,  artistically  striped, 
splashed  and  blotched  deep  violet  purple.  Gives  a very  striking  effect. 
Each,  40c;  3 for  $1.20;  doz.,  .$3.50. 

iMRS.  G.  GORDON. — New  Peony  flowered  Dahlia  with  a decided 
IJeliotrope  scent.  Massive  flowers  with  good  stems.  Beautiful 
cream  white.  Each,  75c;  3 for  .$2.00;  doz.,  $7.50. 

3IKS.  ROO'SEVELT. — Giant  Silver  Pink.  FTower  6 to-  8 inches 
diameter.  Lovely  color,  graceful  form,  long  stem,  im- 
mense size.  A grand  variety  for  cut-flowers.  Each  45c; 
3 for  $1.25;  doz.,  $4.50. 

PENNANT. — A Peony-like  flower  of  striking  color,  in- 
tense scarlet  striped  white.  Large  and  a dandy  cut  flower. 

Each,  65c;  3 for  $1.75;  doz.,  $6.50. 

SOUVENIR  DE  GUSTAV  DOAZON.— 
The  largest  Dahlia  in  existence.  With 
good  culture  it  gives  brilliant  orange 
red  flowers,  10  inches  across.  Each, 
40c;  3 for  $1.00;  doz.,  $3.00. 

YELLOW  COLOSSE  OR  GIANT 
DOUBLE.— Is  the  finest  yellow  Dahlia, 
a giant  in  size.  The  petals  are  shin- 
ing golden  cups  very  prettily  arranged. 
Flowers  very  freely.  Each,  50c;  3 for 
$1.36;  doz.,  $4.75. 

New  Cactus  Dahlia 

Lovely  Ensford. 

This  hybrid  cactus  dahlia  produces 
large  flowers  of  chrysanthemum  form 
and  of  a rich  old  gold  color.  A charm- 
ing flower  and  very  fine  for  cutting. 

Each,  45c;  3 for  $1.20;  doz.,  $4.00. 


Dahlia. 


Isbell’s  Superb  Dahlia 
Mixture 

Made  up  from  the  better  varieties. 
This  mixture  will  give  you  a wide 
range  of  .color — all  shades  of  the 
rainbow.  3 for  50c;  dozen  for  $1,75; 
25  for  $3,25,  delivered. 


Show  Dahlia — Red  Hussar, 


Cactus  Type 


ELLA  KRAMER.— One  of  the  most  beautiful.  Very  soft  shade 
of  pink;  splendid  cutflower.  Each,  40c;  3 for  $1.00;  doz.,  .$3.50. 

ELSA. — A real  beauty  in  color,  cream  yellow  base  shading  through  whRe 
to  pink  at  the  tips  of  petals.  Large  flowers.  Each,  40c;  3 for  $1.00;  doz.,  $3.50. 

J.  H.  JACKSON. — “The  Black  Dahlia.’’  Blackish -maroon,  ^of 

mammoth  size,  superb  cutflower.  Bach,  35c;  3 for  90c;  doz.,  $2.75. 

PERLE  DE  LYON. — The  best  white  Cactus.  Long  stemmed, 
fine  for  cutting.  Each.  35c;  3 for  90c;  doz.,  $3.25. 

STANDARD  BEARER.' — Fiery  scarlet.  Very  free  blooming. 

Each,  30c;  3 for  75c;  doz.,  $2.50. 

SUCCES8. — Best  yellow  Cactus,  sparkling  and  glistening  in 
the  sun.  Each,  30c;  3 for  75o;  doz.,  $2.50. 

Decorative  Dahlias 

JACK  RO'SE. — The  best  crimson  for  garden  or  cutting. 

Very  early  and  will  produce  25  to  50  blossoms  on  long  stems. 

Each  25c;  3 for  65c;  doz.,  .$2.25. 

QUEEN  M.VRY. — Bright  pink.  Large  flowers,  free  bloom- 
er. Each,  35c;  3 for  90c;  doz.,  $3.25. 

MINA  BURGLE.—  New — of  remarkable  beauty  and  ver5' 
large.  Brilliant  scarlet.  I.ovely  cutflower  sort;  long  stems. 

Free  flowering.  Each.  45c;  3 for  $1.25;  doz.,  $4.25. 

GOLDEN  SUN. — Clear  canary  yellow.  Immense  flowers; 
best  of  all  for  cutting.  Each.  50c;  3 for  $1.35;  doz.,  $4.75', 

PRINCESS  JULI.4NA. — Glistening  snow  white.  Very  free 
flowering.  Each.  45ci;  3 for  $1.20;  doz.,  $4.25. 

WM.  MILLER. — Flowers  a rich  glowing  purple.  Free 

bloomer.  Each,  25c;  3 for  65c;  doz.,  $2.25. 


Princess  Juliana — Decorative  Type. 


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A Beautiful  Bed  of  Gladiolus  “Snowbank. 


Isbell’s  Charming  Gladioli 


A summer  among'  the  Gladioli  in  your  garden  is  as  refreshing:  and  delightful  as  a cool  breeze  at  sunset,  niiy  not 
get  a taste  of  the  many  suriirises  that  this  wonderful  modern  flower  holds  in  store  lor  you?  It  is  a pleasure  to 
wake  up  to  ever>'  morning. 

One  grower  calls  the  Gladiolus  “The  Glory  of  the  Garden^’ — and  it  is  indeed 
Avell  named.  Their  riehly  ecdored  spikes  display  themselves  in  the  costliest 
gardens — and  then  go  a little  farther  and  you  will  find  the  Gladiolus  as  demo- 
cratic as  any  near  the  poor  man’s  doorstep. 

Buy  and  plant  some  Gladioli  bulbs  this  spring.  In  no  other  way  can  you  pur- 
chase as  much  pleasure  for  so  little  money.  They  are  the  best  of  all  cut  flowers. 

All  first  size  bulbs.  AVe  pay  the  postage. 


Beautiful  New  and  Choice  Varieties 


If  you  plant  a liberal  supply  of  the  different  varieties  we  offer  here,  jmur 
Gladiolus  collection  will  be  really  wonderful,  absolutely  second  to  none.  We 
spare  no  work  or  expense  to  discover  and  offer  our  customers  the  finest  Gladioli 
of  the  flower  kingdom. 

See  inside  front  cover  page  for  additional  list  of  novelties. 

AAIERICAN  BEAUTY. — The  glowing  shade  of  the  American  Beauty  Rose. 
Flowers  nearly  all  open  at  the  same  time.  Very  distinct,  of  dwarf  growth. 
Midseason.  Each,  t,5e;  doz.,  $1..505  100  for  .‘plO.OO. 

AUTUMX  QUEEN. — A fine  open  flower,  creamy-white  suffused  with  pink, 
large  carmine  red  blotch.  Medium  tall,  late.  Each,  15e ; doz.,  $1.50;  100  for 
$11.00. 

ESTEEEA, — The  Mammoth  A'maryllis  Gladioli.  One  of  the  largest  flowered 
sorts.  Fine  deep  rose-pink  with  purple  shadings.  Rower  petals  show  creamy 
white  markings.  Bea.utiful  and  big.  Each,  ?5c;  doz.,  $?.50. 

JOE  COLEMAN. — Ruffled  tj^pe.  Bright  dazzling  cherry-red,  lower  petals  ) 
blotched  deep  red.  Tall  spike,  closely  set  with  beautiful  ruffled  flowers.  Extra 
choice.  Each,  40c;  doz.,  .$4.00. 

3IAKY  FENNELL. — Novelty.  Picture  in  your  mind  the  delicate  beauty  of  a 
light  lavender  v/ith  a creamy-yellow  throat.  Early;  of  dwarf  growth.  Each, 
20c;  doz.,  .$2.00. 

MK.  MARK. — The  best  blue  Gladioli.  Beautiful  shade  of  Harding  blue; 
wine-red  throat  with  j’-ellow  Idotch.  Dwarf:  medium  early.  Each,  30c;  doz., 
$3,00. 

AIRS.  FRANK  PENDLETON. — Combines  the  beauty  of  the  apple  blossom  and 
the  rarest  rose.  A soft  rosy-pink  on  a white  ground,  the  throat  dark  rich 
blood-red.  A very  large,  perfect  flower  in  every  respect.  Tall.  Blooms  late. 

Each,  12c;  doz.,  .$1.25;  100  for  $10.00 

MRS.  AA’.  E.  URA’ER. — Decidedly  showy,  glowing  orange-scarlet  flowers.  Ex- 
tra fine  bedding  sort,  strong  grower.  Dwarf;  blooms  late.  Each,  25c;  doz.,  ,$2.50. 

NORA. — Right  blue  with  dark  purple  throat.  One  of  the  few  good  blue  sorts. 
Of  dwarf  growth.  Each,  20e;  doz,,  $2.00. 

PEACE. — A granel  white  flower  with  pale  violet  feathering  on  lower  petals. 
Prolongs  the  bloom  in  your  garden  as  it  blooms  late.  Quite  tall  with  long 
flower  spike.  Each,  12e;  doz.,  $1.25;  100  for  $8.00. 

ROSE  QUEEN. — Rarge  flower,  pure  rose  pink  of  a beautiful  shade.  Narrow^ 
whit©  central  line  on  lower  petals.  Splendid  cut  flower  and  show'y  in  your 
garden.  Etirly;  medium  height.  Each,  15c;  doz.,  .$1.50;  100  for  .$10.00. 

SUAI.MER  BEAUTY. — Rovely  shade  of  light  rose;  red  blotch  with  yellow^ 
disk  on  lower  petals.  Double  row'  of  flow'ers  on  long,  erect  spike;  very  dainty 
and  pretty.  Each,  30c;  doz.,  $3.00. 


T ■C'/^'T'TrAlVT  bulb  eaeli  of  the  above  twelve  new  and  choice 

1 (;iadioH  (12  bulbs)  for  .$2.25,  prepaid. 

See  front  cover  and  inside-cover  page  for  other  Gladioli  varieties. 


Peace, 


S.  M. 


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Standard  GLADIOLI  Favorites 


ALI.  FIRST  SIZE  BULBS— WE  FAY  THE  POSTAGE. 


AMERICA. — The  most  popular  of_  all — used  more  than  any  other  variety  foi  decor- 
ations, etc.  The  delicate  lavender  pink  harmonizes  with  any  bouquet  and  adds  greatly 
to  its  attractiveness.  As  a cut  flower,  America  has  no  superior.  Each,  7c;  doz.,  65c ; 
100  for  .$4.25. 

ATTRACTION. — A real  fire  cracker  red,  fine  for  exhibition.  Well  named — as  the 
flowers  are  large,  with  pure  white  center.  Each,  10c;  doz.,  90c;  100  for  $7.00. 

GOEDEN  KIN.G. — Brilliant  golden  yellow,  with  intense  crimson  blotch  in  throat, 
giving  a magnificent  effect.  Flowers  well  opened  and  set  on  a very  graceful  spike. 

Each,  10c;  doz.,  .$1.00;  100  for  $7.50. 

GOEREN  WEST. — Decidedly  showy,  the  color  being  a clear  orange  scarlet,  the 
lower  petals  blazed  with  golden  yellow,  faintly  suffused  with  violet  shading.s.  The 
individual  flowers  are  of  large  size  and  stand  out  boldly.  Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.50;  100 

for  $12.50. 

RUErEED  GEORY. — New  type  of  Gladioli  with  ruffled  petals.  Fi'om  three  to  eight 
of  these  handsome  flowers  are  open  at  one  time.  A delicate  cream-pink,  with  a most 
attractive  crimson  stripe  in  the  center  of  each  lower  petal.  Each^  12e;  doz.,  $1.20; 

100  for  $10.00. 

EIEY  EEHMAN. — A lily  in  both  name  and  form,  beautiful  pure  glistening  white 
with  just  a faint  tinting  of  rose  on  tips  of  petals.  Large  flowers, . dwarf,  early. 

Each,  10c;  doz.,  $1,20;  100  for  ,$10.00. 

SIRS.  FRANCIS  KING. — The  most  popular  and  best  light  scarlet.  Its  extra  long 
spikes  and  enormous  flowers  make  the  Francis  King  unexcelled  in  brilliancy  in  home 
display  or  exhibition.  Often  six  or  more  flowers  are 
open  at  once.  One  of  the  finest.  Tall.  Each,  8e;  doz., 
75c;  100  for  $5.00. 

N1-4GARA, — A supremely  beautiful  yellow  tinted 
Gladiolus.  Petals  are  exquisitely  waved  and 
wide  spread.  Lower  petals  penciled  with  car- 
mine. Flowers  enormous  in  size.  Each,  12c* 

doz.,  $1.20;  100  for  $8.50. 

PRINCE  OF  IVAEESi Very  large, 

beautifully  formed  flowers  of  light 
orange  color;  yellow  throat  overlaid 
with  deep  orange.  Tall  spike.  Each. 
15c;  doz.,  $1.50;  100  for  $12.50. 

PRINCEPS. — The  amaryllis-  flow- 
ered Gladioli.  The  best  of  its  color. 
Flowers  are  enormous,  5%x6  inches 
across  and  perfectly  formed.  Color  a 
rich  deep  scarlet  with  lower  petals 
blotched  white.  Blooms 
la  e.  Each,  10c;  doz., 

$1.00;  100  for  $7.00. 


Americaiii  Beauty. 

SCHWABEN. — Schwaben  was 
the  most  noticeable  and  larg- 
est flowered  variety  at  our 
trial  grounds  this  season. 

Every  bulb  gave  a big  strong 
spike  of  clear  yellow  with 
purple  tongue  on  lower  petals. 

Each,  12c;  doz,,  $1,20;  100 

for  $10,00. 

SNOWBANK. — ^Large  spikes 
of  white  flowers,  fine  in  con- 
trast to  the  darker  colors  in 
tha  bouquet.  Delicate  pink 
and  red  shadings  at  base  of 
petals.  Early.  Each,  10c; 
doz.,  90c;  100  for  $6.50. 

PREVIUEINIJS  HYBRIDS.— The  most  graceful 
your  indoor  bouquet.  The  colors  which  always 
yellow  to  rich  orange,  from  light  pink  to  dark, 
a continual  delight  for  you.  Each,  8c;  doz.,  75c; 

On  all  varieties  you  may  order  one-half  dozen 
rate. 


SUMMER 
GEORY.— 
ne  large, 
open  flower 
of  lovely 
shade  of  dark 
lavender;  dark  red 
throat  with  cream-white 
markings.  Of  dwarf 
growth,  long  blooming 
season.  Each,  10c;  doz., 
$1.00;  100  for  $7.50. 
VEEVET  KING. — Rich 
shade  of  velvet  red  with 
darker  markings.  A fine 
bedding  sort  and  lovely 
cut  flower.  Plant  medium 
tall.  Each,  10c;  doz.,  $1.00; 
100  for  $7,50. 

of  all  Gladioli,  very  attractive  in 
harmonize,  range  from  purest  light 
velvety  crimson.  These  will  prove 

100  for  $5.00. 

at  the  dozen  rate  or  50  at  the  100 


The  Best  in  Mixtures 


ISBEEE’S  SUPERB  IMIXTURE. — Imagine  the  beauty  of  a garden  made  up  of  all 
the  standard  named  varieties  that  we  list  and  some  additions  made  to  it  from  the 
best  types.  This  is  the  way  our  Superb  Mixture  is  made  up,  and  w©  challer«ge  com- 
parison for  richness  and  variety  of  bloom.  All  first  size  bulbs.  Doz.,  85c;  25  bulbs 
for  $1.50;  100  for  $5.00;  1,000  for  $40.00. 

CHOICE  MIXED. — Lower  in  price  than  Superb  and  so  desirable  when  very  large 
beds  and  massings  are  wanted.  All  bulbs  are  sure  to  flower.  Doz.,  50c;  50  bulbs  for 
$1.7®;  100  for  $3.00;  1,000  for  $26.00. 

“HAPPY  HOME”  MIX  TUBE. — A fine  mixture  at  a very  low  price.  This  is  a good 
assortment  of  varieties  and  colors  and  the  bulbs  are  all  of  “blooming”  size  although 
not  as  large  as  Ave  offer  under  named  sorts.  50  bulbs  for  $1.25;  100  bulbs  for  $2.00; 
1,000  bulbs  for  $17.50. 

IsbelPs  Sunshine  Bedding  Gladioli 

This  special  offer  of  Gladioli  will  help  thousands  enjoy  plenty  of  flowers  the  com- 
ing summer  at  very  little  expense.  To  avoid  disappointment,  please  order  im- 
mediately on  receipt  of  catalog.  For  Special  Offer  see  yellow  paper  insert  at  page  1. 


Mrs.  Pemlletom. 


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A Border  of  the  JSew  Peon.v,  “Liberty  Bond”, 

IsbelFs  Magnificent  Peonies  and  the  Millionaire 

The  roots  yon  get  from  ns  are  field  grown,  larg-e  and  healthy  and  will  give  much  better  results  than  cheap  ones. 
The  Peony  is  a noble  flower,  almost  rivaling  the  rose  in  coloring  'and  perfection  of  bloom.  It  is  perfectly  hardy 
without  protection;  is  not  troubled  with  insect  pests  or  diseases,  and  once  planted  takes  care  of  itself,  increasing  in 
size  and  beauty  each  year.  No  other  flower  is  as  well  adapted  for  large  showy  bouquets. 

OUR  PRICES  INCLUDE  PREPAID  CHARGES — CUL  TURAL  LEAFLET  FREE  IF  ASKED  FOR. 

Fifteen  Varieties— The  Best  and  Most  Distinct  New  and  Old  Kinds 


CROWN  Of  gold  (Couronne  D’Or) . — 

Very  full  ball -shaped  flower;  white  with 
jellowish  center.  One  that  never  fails  to 
succeed.  Blooms  quite  late.  Each,  80c; 

8 for  S3, 35;  dozen,  .S8.35. 

DORCHESTER.— Salmon  pink, 
a lovely  shade;  flowers  large, 
compact,  rose  type,  fragrant. 

Medium  height;  late.  Each,  loc; 

3 for  S3.00;  dozen,  $1.75. 

EDFLIS  SUPERBA.— The  ear- 
liest in  our  collection.  A large 
flower  of  brilliant  rose-pink. 

Best  for  cut  flowers;  very  fra- 
grant. Each,  50c;  3 for  $1,35; 
dozen,  $4.80. 

FELIX  CROUSSE.— Brilliant 
dazzling  red;  very  bright  and 
effective.  It  blooms  in  mid- 
season and  is  very  dependable. 
Delightfully  fragrant.  Each, 

$1.00;  3 for  .$3.75;  dozen  $10.00. 

, FESTIVA  31AXmA. — The  fin- 
est White  Peony  and  the  most  popular 
cf  all.  Flower  is  extra  large,  fra- 
grant. A'ery  early.  Each,  65c;  3 for 
$1.80;  dozen  $6.50. 


Peony 

Mater 


LA  TULIPE.— The  Tulip  Peony.  This 
is  a big  lilac-pink  ball  shading  to  ivory 
white  and  deliciously  perfumed.  Blooms 
late.  Each,  75c;  3 for  .$3.00;  dozen,  $7.75. 
LIBERTY'  BOND. — A splendid  new 
Peony.  Creamy-pink,  tipped 
with  carmine  shading  to  a lilac- 
rose  in  outer  petals.  Large  and 
round  as  a ball.  So  hardy  it 
never  kills  out.  Very  fragrant, 
a free  bloomer,  medium  tall. 
Each,  $1.35;  3 for  .$3.50;  dozen, 
$13.00. 

LOUIS  YAN  HOUTTE.— Rich 

crimson,  with  a brilliant,  fiery 
reflex.  Flowers  are  compact, 
fragrant.  Blooms  early.  Of 
medium  height.  Each,  60;  3 

for  $1.65;  dozen,  .$6.00. 

MAD.  CALOT. — Light  pink, 
with  a sulphur  tint;  very  large 
full  globular  flowers.;  the  most 
fragrant  of  all  Peonies.  Never 
fails  to  bloom.  Early.  Each, 
65c;  3 for  S1.80;  dozen,  $6.50. 
MAD.  DUCEL. — Bright  silvery 
pink,  chrysanthemum  flowered, 
iarge  and  shapely  blooms.  Its  beau- 
ty is  irresistible.  Of  pleasant  fra- 
grance, free  bloomer.  Midseason. 
Each,  $1.00;  3 for  $3.75;  doz.,  $10.06. 
MIDNIGHT  (The  Black  Peony).— A dark 
purplish-crimson  flowering  late  in  season. 
Has  brilliant  golden-yellow  anthers.  Each,  $1.00;  3 for  $3.75;  doz., 
$10.00. 

MONSIEUR  elULES  ELIE.  — Pale  lilac-rose  with  silvery  reflex. 
Immense  globular  flower's,  very  double;  extra  fra.grant.  Largest  of 
all  pink  Peonies.  Blooms  early.  Each,  $1.35;  3 for  $3.75. 

OFFICINALIS  RUBRA  PLENA. — The  old  fashioned  dark  red  sort 
of  our  grandmothers’  gardens.  Perhaps  the  most  brilliant  of  all  the 
red  Peonies.  It  is  in  full  bloom  Decoration  Day.  Now  very  scarce. 
Each,  90c;  3 for  .$3.50;  dozen,  $9.50,  postpaid. 

TENUIFOLIA. — The  fern-leaved  Peony.  Flowers  bright  scarlet, 
quite  double  and  globular.  It  is  a very  rare  and  fine  sort  for  which 
we  have  had  many  inquires.  Each,  .$1.35;  3 for  $3.50. 

M'ATER  LILY'.— This  Peony  in  form  and  fragrance  suggests  our 
nati^•e  w.ater  lily.  Glossy  flesh  Avhite  with  rosy  tinge  on  buds.  An 
exquisitely  beautiful  cupped  flower.  Semi-double,  very  large,  bloom- 
ing mid-season.  Each,  $1,00;  3 for  $3.75;  dozen,  $10.00. 

ISBELL’S  MIXED  DOUBLE  PEONIES.— The  quality  and  price 
of  this  mixture  makes  it  highly  desirable.  Each,  40c;  3 for  .$1.00; 
dozen,  .$3.75. 

SEPARATE  SHADES— DOUBLE  PEONIES 
PINK  SHADES. — Each,  40c;  3 for  $1.00;  dozen,  $3.75. 

REDS. — Each,  45c;  3 for  $1.30;  dozen,  $4.35. 

WHITES. — Each,  40c;  3 for  $1.00;  dozen,  $3.75. 

Our  Peonies  Ha^e  Three  to  Five  Strong  Eyes  and  Good  Roots. 


Felix  Crousse. 


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Mignonette”  which  is  as 
rs  ago.  A rapid  grower, 
ut  it'  likes  a sunny,  pro- 
lighU-green,  heart-shaped, 
dth  small  white  feathery 
tci;  3' for  2.5c;  doz.,  90c. 


dtl  not  he  mailed  until' 


Caladium  Esculentum 

Ear)  .^ — A very  effective  plant ' for  setting,  out  on  the  lawn 
in  beds  and  massed  in  combination  with  Gannas  if  is 
for  a tropical  effect,  ' CalEtdiuhis  will  grow  in 'Any 
if  given  lots  of  rnoisture  and  ri.ijh  soil  they  will  grow-  to 
five  :to  six  feet  high.  Bulbs  are  safely  stored  over  win- 


to  nine  inches  in  circumference,  each,  2CC;  3 for 


to  eleven  inches  in  circumference.  Each,  30c;  3 
.00,  prepaid. 

to  thirteen  inches  in  circumferencei.  Each, 
per  doz.,  prepaid. 


Ginnamon  Vine 


The  Cinnamon  Vine  is  one  of  the  most  beautiful  climbers  arid  will  grow 
30  feet  in  a single  season.  Can  be  easily  trained  over  and  about  a window, 
or  anywhere'  around  the  house.  The  vine  produces . clusters  of  delicate 
white  flowers,  which  send  out  the  most  delicious  fragrancei.  Perfectly 
hardy,  thriving  anywhere,  growing  in  the  shade,  in  the  sun  and  where  it 
is  wet  or  dry.  Die  down  each  winter  but  gr’ow  up  very  early  in  the  season. 
Good  strong  roots,  large  size,  15c  each;  3 for.40<*;  doz.,  $1.35;  100  for  $9.00, 
prepaid. 


Calla  Lilies 


Caladium  Esculentum. 


Hardy  Garden  Lilies 


If  you  have  a partially  shaded  spot  in  your  yard — per 
haps  in  among  the  shrubs — that  is  fairly  voell  drained— 
plant  Lilies  in  it.  Lilies  will  fill  up  that  space  and  mak' 
It  a pleasing  sight  everv  day 
In  the  summer.  They  are  cool 
looking  on  hot  days  with  their 
kingly  bearing  and  foliage  of 
green  contrasted  with  the  pure 
waxy  colors  of  the'  flower. 

EILIUM  AUKATUl^l.  — The 
Gold  Banded  Lily  of  Japan. 

Blooms  in  July  and  August. 

Flowers  pure  white,  back- 
ground dotted  with  crimson 
spots,  while  through  the  cen- 
ter of  each  petal  runs  a gold- 
en band.  Plant  this  one  in 
your  border  of  Peonies,  etc. 

Flowers  immense.  Each,  40e; 

3 for  $1.00;  doz.,  $3.75,  prepaid. 

EILTUM  SPECIOSUM  AL- 
BUM.— Blooms  in  August  and 
September.  The  petals  are  re- 
curved and  twisted  in  beauti- 
ful form,  white  ami  elelieateiy 
perfumed.  Each,  35ci;  3 for 
90o;  doz.,  $3.25. 

LILIUM  SPECIOSU]>I  BU- 
BRU3I. — Similar  to  Album  ex- 
cept that  petals  are  white, 
shaded  and  siiotted  rose.  Price: 

Each,  35c ; 3 for  90c ; doz.,  $3.25. 


WHITE  LILY  OF  THE  NILE  (Aethiopica) . — Everyone  knows  and  ad- 
mires the  large  waxy  white  flower  of  the  Lily  of  the  Nile.  It  holds  a 
certain  fascination  hard  to  describe  and  its  presence  is  an  inspiration. 

Plant  in  the  spring  for  outdoor  bloom  in  summer  Good 
large  bulbs,  25c  each;  3 for  65c;  doz.,  $2.25,  prepaid. 

YELLOW  CALLA  (Elliotiana). — Has  enormous  flowers 
four  to  five  itiches  across  of  a rich  golden-yellow  color. 
Leaves  are  dark  green,  spotted  with  creamy-white.  Just 
as  easy  to  grow  as  the  Gladioli.  40c  each;  3 for  $1.10; 
doz.,  .$4.00,  prepaid. 


Tuberoses 

The  Tuberose  is  one  of  the 
most  delightfully  fragrant 
summer  flowers.  It  is  fond  of 
light  and  heat  and  should  not 
be  set  outdoors  until  May  1st. 

DWARF  EXCELSIOR 
PEARL  — ' A double  flowered 
variety  with  stiff  dwarf  stem. 
Flowers  glistening  white  like 
wax  and  exceedingly  fragrant. 
Spikes  frequently  bear  from  40 
to  50  flowens.  Large  size,  each, 
12e;  3 for  30c;  doz.,  $1.00;  100 
for  $7.50,  prepaid. 

VARIEGATED  TUBEROSE, 
— ^Early,  single  white;  the 
green  leaves  are  striped  with 
gold.  Each,  12c;  3 for  30c; 
doz.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 

MEXICAN  TUIBEROSE,— . 
lovely  pure  white,  single  flow- 
ers of  delightful  fragrance. 
Each,  10c;  3 for  25c;  doz.,  85c; 
100  for  $6.00,  prepaid. 


L.  CANADENSE  (The  Meadow  Lily). — With  beautiful,  drooping, 
bell-shaped  flowers  of  yellow,  spotted  with  crimson.  Each,  20c;  o 
for  50o;  doz.,  .$1.75. 

L.  ELEGANS. — One  of  the  most  showy,  hardy  and 
satisfactory  lilies  for  general  planting.  As  brilliant  as 
tulips.  In  all  shades  of  red,  orange  and  yellow.  Blooms 
June  and  July.  Each,  20c;  3 for  55c;  doz,,  $2.00,  prepaid. 

L.  TIGRINUM. — The  Double  Tiger  Lily.  Bears  an 
immense  number  of  light  orange-E’ed  flowers  spotted 
black.  Blooms  in  July  and  August.  Each,  25c;  3 for 
65c;  doz.,  ,S2 ‘*5. 

riGRlNUM  SPLENDEXS.— The  hardy  single  Tiger 
Large  flowers,  orange-red,  with  black  spots. 
20c:  3 for  5Uc;  doz.,  $1.75. 

L.  Sl  PERBUM  (Nodding  Lily,  Tl  KK’S  LILY) 
Gives  a brilliant  effect — bright  reddish -orange — -spotted 
bromi.  Each,  25c;  3 for  65c;  doz.,  $2.25. 

L.  TENUIFOLIUM  (Siberian  Coral  Lily).— The  bright- 
est of  all  lilies,  being  a rich  scarlet.  1 Va  to  2 ft.- high. 
Each,  25c;  3 for  6.5c;  doz.,  $2.40. 

L.  PARDALINUM  (Leopard  or  Panther  Lily). — 'Flow- 
ers are  yellow  spotted  with  rich  brown,  each  petal  tipped 
with  scarlet.  Each,  30c;  3 for  80c; 

Madeira 

The  old  favorite  “Climbing  Mignonette” 
popular  today  as  it  was  years 
doing  well  in  any  location,  but 
tected  spot  best.  Leaves  are 
and  the  foliage  is  covered 
flowers.  Large  bulbs,  each,  lOci 


Lily  of 


Tender  bulbs  on  yonr  order 
severe  cold  weather  is  over  ii 


132  Plant  Department 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


A Wonderful  Rose 

3IY  MAKVLANI). — The  blooms 
come  freely  and  its  brilliant  pink 
eolor  together  with  its  fragrance 
make  it  one  of  the 

i-year  plants,  35c; 


IsbelPs  Plants 


Out  of  the  vast  multitude  of  roses  we  are  offering 
the  best  of  each  type.  The  Tea  and  Hybrid  Tea 
Roses  should  have  protection  in  the  Northern  States. 
The  Hj’brids  or  June  Roses  and  the  Hardy  Climbers 
do  not  require  protection.  The  varieties  we  offer 
can  be  purchased  with  confidence  that  they  are 
not  inferior  in  any  way. 


Everblooming  Roses 

(Teas  and  Hybrid  Teas) 

MADAME  BUTTEKFXiY*. — In  color,  a harmony  of 
bright  pink,  apricot  and  gold.  Every  branch  carries 
a bud  and  bloom.  The  flower  is  unsurpassed  by  any 
existing  variety.  40c  each;  2-year  plants,  $1.00  eadi. 


3Iy  3Iarylantl,  charming  pink  in  color. 


For  the  House  and  Garden 

You  will  not  have  the  garden  disappointments 
which  are  so  common  to  many  if  you  order 
your  plants  from  our  greenhouses.  Isbell’s 
Roses  and  other  plants  have  attained  a world- 
wide reputation  for  vigor  and  hardmess  and 
free  blooming  qualities.  All  plants  listed  (ex- 
cept wliere  noted)  are  offered  by  mail,  postpaid. 
Plants  are  alwavs  sent  separately  from  seed 
orders  and  sometimes  a little  later.  Two-j'ear 
Roses  can  be  sent  bj'  mail,  but  if  ordered  by 
e.xpress,  larger  plants  will  be  sent. 

We  have  no  influence  over  conditions  sur- 
rounding the  plants  and  the  care  they  receive 
after  they  pass  out  of  our  hands.  AVe  cannot 
assume  responsibility  for  customer’s  failure  to 
make  tiiem  grow,  either  on  account  of  unfav- 
orable weatiier  or  soil  conditions,  improper 
planting  or  neglect.  AA’e  send  out  only  the  best 
quality  stock  and  guarantee  delivery  in  good' 
condition.  If  parcel  reaches  you  in  bad  order, 
please  report  promptly. 


The  Best  Roses 


Everblooming  Roses 

PINK  AMERICAN  BEAUTY.— (Radiance.)  The  flow’ers 
are  large  and  double,  and  have  a fragrance  that  is  un- 
excelled. A companion  for  American  Beauty.  Each,  30c; 
2-year  plants,  75c, 

MARECHAU  NIEU. — It  is  grand  in  shape,  color,  fra- 
grance, lasting  qualities,  and  size.  Color,  deep,  golden 
yellow,  For  covering  porches,  trellises.  The  peer  of  the 
Everblooming  Climbing  Roses.  Each,  30c;  2-yr.  plants,  85c. 

OPHELIA. — Ophelia  is  the  most  beautiful  Rose  of  re- 
cent introduction.  I'he  color  is  salmon-flesh,  shaded  with 
rose.  Strongly  perfumed.  Each,  30c;  2-year  plants,  75c. 

MY  MARYLAND. — Does  remarkably  Avell  in  open 
ground.  Large,  full,  double  flowers,  a pleasing  shade  of 
salmon-pink.  Each,  35c;  2-year  plants,  75c. 

PERLE  DES  JARDINE'S. — Rich  creamy  shade  with 
tints  of  light  golden  yellow,  a great  favorite  that  should 
be  found  in  every  garden.  Each,  28c;  2-year  plants,  65c. 

KILLARNEY. — No  rose  blooms  more  freely  than  doe.s 
Killarney.  Buds  are  large,  long  and  pointed.  Color,  ex- 
quisite. brilliant  imperial-pink,  almost  sparkling.  Each, 
35c;  2-year  plants,  75c. 

Y'ELLOAA’  COCHET. — “Best  hardy  Everblooming  Yellow 
Rose.’’  Magniflcent  open  flowers  and  great  blooming  ca- 
pacity. Each,  30c;  2-year  plants,  75c. 

LA  FRANCE. — Famous  in  name,  exquisite  in  color,  un- 
equalled in  fragrance.  Buds  large  and  solid,  but  with  an 
exquisite  reflex  of  petals.  Color,  soft  pink,  shaded  silvery 
rose.  Each,  35c;  2-year  plants,  75c. 

GRUSS  AN  TEPLITZ.- — The  reddest  of  red  Roses.  A 
Rose  for  everybody,  succeeding  under  the  most  ordinary 
conditions.  Rich  scarlet  shading  to  velvety  crimson. 
Each,  30c;  2-year  plants,  7.5c. 

AUGUSTA  AYCTORTA. — The  best  white  Rose  in  the 
world.  It  is  a continuous  bloomer;  show's  no  center  when 
fully  open;  color  pure  creamy  white.  1-yr.,  35c;  2-yr.,  75c. 

ANTOINE  RIA'OIRE. — The  largest  of  this  class;  rosy- 
pink  daintily  spread  over  yellow',  bordered  with  carmine- 
red.  Price,  1-yr.,  30c;  2-yr.,  70c. 

SUNBURST  (Novelty). — Stands  head  and  shoulders 
above  all  other  yellows.  Rose  with  shadings  of  copper  and 
orange.  The  buds  are  long  and  pointed.  Price,  1-yr.,  40c; 
2-j’t.,  75c. 

ETOILE  DE  FRANCE. — A brilliant  shade  of  velvety 
crimson.  Very  striking.  Flowers  are  extremely  large  on 
long  stiff  stems,  and  buds  are  long  and  pointed.  Price, 
1-yr.,  35c;  2-3 r,.  75 1, 


CLOTHILDE  SOUPERT. — A really  w'onderful  rose  for 
bedding  out  or  for  pot  culture.  Creamy  white  shading 
to  deep  pink  at  center.  Gives  great  quantities  of  full, 
double  flow'ers.  Price,  1-3'r.,  28c;  2-3'r.,  60c. 

MA3IA'N  COCHET. — The  best  pink  Tea  Rose  and  of 
delicious  fragrance.  Buds  are  long  and  pointed.  Price, 
1-yr.,  30c;  2-yr.,  65c. 

FRANCIS  SCOTT  KEY. — The  flow'ers  are  large,  withi 
sixty  or  more  petals  opening  to  a high  center.  The 
color  is  a magniflcent  deep  red  rose.  Grand  for  the 
garden.  Price,  1-yr.,  35c;  2-yr.,  75c. 


MRS.  AARON  AA'ARD. — One  of  the  most  delightful 
Roses  of  recent  years  in  a color  that  catches  the  eye  at 
once.  Coppery-orange  in  the  open  bud,  golden-orange 
when  partly  developed,  pinkish-faw'n  of  lovely  shade  when 
fully  open,  when  it  looks 
like  a full  fluffy-silk  rosette 
Price,  1-3'r.,  35c;  2-3'r.,  75c. 


American  Beauty,  the 
Greatest  of  all  Roses,  (see 
description  next  page.) 


Special  Offer 

Any  6 one-year  Roses  on 
this  page,  .$1.55;  12  for 

$2.35.  Any  6 two-year 
Roses  on  this  page,  $4.00; 
42  for  $7.75. 


Special  Offer 
Rose  Collections 


.6  Charming  Ever- 
blooming Roses,  all 
choice  kinds  and  free 
blooming,  all  differ- 
ent. 75c. 


2 Everbloom- 
ing Roses,  2 
P o 1 y a.  n t h a or 
Fairy  I'toses  and 
2 Climbing  Roses. 
75c. 


12  Beautiful  Ever- 
blooming Roses,  all 
colors  and  splendid 
varieties.  $1.45. 

5 Superb  Hardy  Roses 
Iind  5 Hardy  Climbing 
Roses.  This  will  make  a 
flne  out-door  garden.  $1.45. 


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


Plant  Department  133 


Hybrid  Perpetual  or 


Hardy  June 


IJMJICH  BBXJNNEK. — A fine  cherry-red,  of 
size,  very  good  form,  and  most  effective  in  the 
Each,  35c;  2-year  plants,  75c. 

AMEKICAN  BEAUTY. — The  most  famous  of 
Roses.  Rich  color  and  delicious  fragrance.  Deep 
lla.nt  red,  shading  to  a rich  carmine-crimson. 

35o;  2-year  plants,  8.5e. 

MADAME  MAS'SOX. — A constant  and  profuse 
Flowers  large,  clear  bright  rose,  highly  perfumed. 

35c;  2-year  plants,  G5c. 

MADAME  PL..YNTIEII. — ^Extremely  hardy;  completely 
hides  itself  ,in  June  with  its  lovely  pure  white,  sweet-scented 
flowers.  Each,  35c;  2-year  plants,  75e. 

CEIO  (The  Peony  Rose). — Flesh  color,  shaded  in  the  center 
to  rosy-peach.  Large,  fine,  globular  form;  free  bloomer. 
Each,  40e;  2-year  plants,  75c. 

GENERAL  JACQUEMINOT.— The  famous  “Jack  Rose”. 
Well  known  and  everybody’s  favorite — doing  well  anywhere. 
A brilliant  shining  crimson.  Each,  35c;  2-year  plants,  75c. 

GUOIRE  DE  LYONNAISE. — The  only  Yellow  Hybrid  Per- 
petual. A pale  salmon-yellow.  Each,  40c;  2-year  plants,  75c. 

PAUL  NEY'RON. — The  largest  of  all.  A beautiful  deep 
rose  color.  Each,  35c;  2-year  plants,  70c. 

GLOIRE  DE  BRUSSELS. — ^The  nearest  black  Rose,  very 
large,  sweet  scented.  Velvety-crimson  with  fiery  center. 
35c  each;  2-year  plants,  751c. 

\JCK’S  CAPRICE. — Distinctly  striped  and  dashed  with 
white  and  bright  crimson  on  satiny-pink  ground.  Each,  30c; 
2-year  plants,  70c. 


Everblooming  Roses 

Hardy  With  Protection 


Climbing  Rose — Thousand  Beauties. 


Hardy  Cluster-Flowering 

Bush  Roses 


MARIE  GUTI.LOT. — One  of  the  best  white  Roses  of  its  class. 
Entirely  double  to  center;  sweet  scented  Each,  20c;  3 for  57c. 

WHITE  3IAMAN  COCHET.— Snow-white  in 
color,  sometimes  faintly  tinged  pale  blush,  Each, 

20c;  3 for  57c. 

BRIDESMAID. — Very  fine  clear  pink.  Remains 
the  same  color  all  the  time  under  every  condition 
of  the  weather.  Each,  20c;  3 for  57c. 


BURBANK. — Color  is  deepest 
and  brightest  pink.  A strong,  vig- 
orous grower.  Each,  20c;  3 for  57c. 

BALDUIN  (Helen  Gould)  .—A 
very  soft,  intense  carmine-crimson 
with  deeper  shades  in  the  depths 
of  the  petals.  Each,  20c;  3 for  57c. 

CRIMSON  QUEEN.— Bright  vel- 
vety crimson.  Makes  a fine  bush 
Rose.  Each,  20c;  3 for  57c. 


ALEXANDER  HILL  GRAY.— 

Its  color  is  a solid  deep  through- 
out, Marechal  Neil-like  lemon-yel- 
low; strongly  scented.  Each,  20c; 
3 for  57c. 


MARIE  VAN  HOUTTE. — Fine 
straw-yellow,  outer  petals  washed 
and  outlined'  with  a bright  rosy- 
crimson.  Each,  20c;  3 for  S7c. 

ETOILE  DE  LYON.— This  Tea 
Rose  is  a rich  golden-yelloiv,  im- 
mense = bloomer,  bearing  flowers 
and.  buds  early  and  late.  Each, 
20c;  3 for  57c. 


BABY  DOLL. — Golden-yellow, 
tipped  with  clear  bright  cerise. 
Fine  for  bedding,  also  for  house 
culture.  Each,  30c;  2-yr.  plants,  75e. 

CRIMSON  BABY  RAMBLER,— 
Its  clusters  of  rich  crimson-red 
flowers  almost  conceal  the  foliage. 
Each,  30c;  2-year  plants,  75c. 

ERNA  TECHENDORFE.— Flow- 
ers bright  scarlet-red,  does  not 
fade.  Each,  28c;  2-year  plants  70c. 

^VHITE  BABY  RAMBLER.- 
Flowering  trusses  produce  as 
many  as  one  hundred  blooms. 
Purest  white  in  color.  Each,  28c; 
2-year  plants,  70c. 

Famous  Hardy 

Climbing  Roses 

CLIM.BING  AMERICAN  BEAUTY.— Same 
color,  size  and  fragrance  as  American  Beauty, 
with  the  addition  of  the  climbing  habit.  A bril- 
liant red.  Each,  30c;  2-year  plants,  75c, 
AMERICAN  PILLAR, — A wonderful  new  Rose  with 
flowers  often  three  inches  across,  borne  in  immense 
clusters.  Co'or  lovely  apple  blossom  pink.  Each,  30c; 
2 -year  plants,  70ci. 

THOUSAND  BEAUTIES  OR  TAUSENDSCHOEN. — 

The  name  is  very  appropriate  in  describing  its  delight" 
fully  varying  shades  of  color,  from  blush  white  to 
deep  pink,  in  large  clusters  covering  the  foliage.  Each, 
30c;  2-year  plants,  70c. 

WHITE  DOROTHY  PERKINS,- Exceptionally  fine. 
Great  clusters  of  pure  white  flowers.  Each,  35c;  2- 
year  plants,  65c. 

CKiaiSON  RAMBLER. — The  most  popular  of  all  out- 
door climbers,  bearing  clusters,  which  completely 
cover  the  bush,  of  from  20  to  40  flowers.  Very  hardy. 
Each,  30c;  2-year  plants,  70c. 

SHOWER  OF  GOLD. — Deep  golden-yellow  and 
orange.  Foliage  has  high  metallic  luster.  Each,  30c ; 
2 -year  plants,  75c. 

BLUE  RAMBLER. — A distinct  novelty.  A hardy 
Rambler  ROse  of  steel-blue;  flowers  borne  in  clusters. 
The  yellow  stamens  make  it  very  attractive.  Each, 
35c;  2-year  plants,  G5c. 


Crimson 

Baby 

Rambler 

Bush 

Rose. 


34  Plant  Department 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Hardy  Pompon 
Chrysanthemums 


Price,  25c  each;  3 for  72c. 


PINK  CHIKFTAN.— T.argest  pink  Chrysan- 
themum. Gloliular,  incurved.  Each,  25c. 

KEI>  OSTKSCH  PLUME  (31.  I roniont) .— The 
only  red  Ostrich  Plume  Chrysanthemum  in  cul- 
tivation. Each,  26c. 


Uouble 

ITowering: 

Hibiscus 

Peachblow 


Hardy  outdoor  plants 
l)looming-  very  profusely. 

They  are  very  easily  grown 
and  are  beautiful  for  gar- 
den as  well  as  for  cut  flow- 
ers. 

PRINCE  OF  WALES.— 

The  largest  of  the  white  pompons. 

FLORA. — ^Yellow  flowers,  freely 
produced. 

H03IESTE.AD. — Lovely,  delicate  pink. 

INDIAN. — Soft  red,  flowers  good  size. 

EXCELSIOR. — Deep  yellow  flowers  in 
large  clusters. 

Marguerite  Daisies 

Price,  20c  each;  2 for  35c. 

QUEEN  ALEXANDRIA.— Very  large,  pure 
white,  the  greater  percentage’  of  these  com- 
ing full  and  double, 

ETOILE  D’OR. — The  yellow  Paris  Daisy. 
Rich  golden  color.  The  two  varieties  go 
handsomely  together. 


Red  Cut  Flower 

Chrysanthemum 

Fireball. 


The  Popular  Ostrich  Plume  Fern. 

OSTRICH  PLU3IR  FERN  (Nephrolepis  Whitinanii) .— No 

words  can  describe  this  Fern  better  than  its  name,  because 
of  Avavy  appearance  of  fronds.  Is  of  dwarf  growth,  upright 
and  stocky.  Each,  25c;  stronger  plants,  60c;  large  plants, 
.<1,00. 


Fern  Dish  Collections 

Six  ornamental  Ferns,  enough  for  an  attractive  fern 
dish,  98c,  postpaid. 

Nine  very  nice  ferns,  for  large  dish,  .$1.35,  postpaid. 


Cutflower 

Chrysanthemums 

WHITE  OSTRICH  PLUME.— Flow- 
ers pure  white,  heavily  plumed.  25c 
each. 

UNAKA. — A strong  grower  with 
long  stems;  a fine,  incurveicl  bloom 
of  lavender  pink.  Each,  25c. 

COL.  D.  APPLETON.— Clear  yellow 
flowers  magnificently  incurved  with 
loAver  petals  reflexed.  Eacli,  26c. 

MAJOR  BONAEFON.— Soft,  clear 
yelloAv,  full  to  center,  8 inches  in 
diameter.  Each,  25c. 

FlREBALIi  (Latest  Introduction). 
— Color  deep  blood-red.  Height  four 
feet.  Each,  30c. 

TINTS  OF  GOLD. — Color  ' yellowish 
bronze.  Very  large.  Each,  26c. 

WHITE  CHIEFTAN.— Best  white 
of  all;  globular,  incurved,  pure  Avhite. 

Each,  21c. 


Ornamental  Ferns 

BOSTON  FERN  (Nephrolepis  E.\altana  Bostoniensis) . 

— For  large  specimen  plants  or  for  hanging  baskets 
the  Boston  Fern  takes  the  lead.  The  fronds  are  so 
long  that  they  droop  over  gracefully.  Each,  21c; 
stioiiger  plants,  50c;  large  plants,  $1.00. 

GOLD  3IEl)AI-  (Elegantissiina  Conipacta). — A va- 
riety of  recent  introduction.  Valuable  on  account  of 
its  ea.?y  culture  and  hardiness.  Its  distinguishing 
characteristii's  are  its  dark  green  foliage,  compact 
growth,  irregular  shaped  fronds,  which  are  heavily 
;m))ricated.  Each,  25c;  stronger  plants,  50c;  large 
plants,  .$1  00, 

ROOSE3'ELT  FERN. — The  feathery,  plume-like 
fronds  are  extremely  graceful,  each  tiny  leaflet  being 
wavj'  and  crinkled.  Each,  25c;  stronger  plants,  60c; 
large  plants,  ,$1.00. 

ASPARAGIS  PLUiMOSUS  (Lace  or  Feather  Fern).— 

The  leaxes  are  bright  green,  gracefully  arched,  and 
as  finely  woven  as  the  finest  silken  mesh.  Their  last- 
ing quality,  wh^n  cut,  is  remarkable.  Nice  plants, 
21c  each;  large  plants,  00c. 

A8FARAGI  S SPRENGERII  (Trailing  Basket  Fern). 
— ^Not  only  useful  for  cutting  in  sprays,  hut  groAvn  ini 
suspended  pots  it  makes  one  of  the  prettiest  house 
planes.  Each,  22c;  large  plants,  60c. 

CRESTED  FERN  (Pteris  IVimsetti) .— A very  pretty 
and  useful  Fern  for  specimen  or  dish.  Green  leaves 
with  ends  very  peculiarly  crested.  Each,  25c. 

BEAUTIFI  L MOSS  FERN  (Selaginella  Emilliana). 
— -A  new,  upright  growing  moss  fern  with  numerous 
feathery  stems.  Each,  35c. 

ASPIDIU3I. — Of  strong  habit;  of  good  color,  good 
keeping  quality.  Each,  21c. 

HOLLY  FERN  (Cyrtomium  Rockfordianum) . — Foli- 
age deep,  glossy  green  color,  the  leaflets  are  deeply 
cut  or  toothed,  giving  graceful,  light  appearance.  Each, 
21c. 

STRIPED  SILVER  FERN  (Pteris  3Iayii). — A pretty, 
useful,  variegated  variety,  distinctly  showing  the  clear 
white  variegations.  Each,  21c. 

ONYCH1U3I  JAPONICU3I.— Light, 
feathery  folialge,  distinct  and  delicate. 
Each,  24c. 

MAIDEN  HAIR  (Adiantum  Cunea- 
tuin). — Long,  graceful  fronds,  Avith 
ends  developed  into  bunching,  tasseled 
heads.  Each,  24c. 

Mammoth  Hibiscus 

Beautiful  tropical  shrub-like  plants 
Avith  glossy  foliage  and  gorgeously 
colored  flowers  often  fiA-e  to  six 
inches  across. 

PEACHBLOW  (See  illustration).— 
Giant  double  flov^ers  of  rich,  clear 
pink  with  deep  crimson  ce’nters.  Each, 
25c ; large  plants,  60c. 

GRANIil FLORA. — -Plants  are  liter- 
ally covered  all  summer  with  scarlet 
crimson  flowers.  Each,  25c;  large 
plants,  60c. 

AUR.\NTIACA. — Beautiful  double 
orange  colored  floAvers.  Each,  25o; 
large  plants,  60c, 


Japanese  Lace  Fern. 


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


Plant  Department  135 


Best  Double  Geraniums 

BXIKiTHA  DE  PRESSILiY.— Beautiful  silver-rose  of 
exquisite  brightness;  extra  large.  Each,  25oi;  12  for  $2.50. 

MAKQnS  DE  MONTMOKT.— Color  brilliant  purple, 
nearest  we  have  to  blue.  Each,  30c;  12  for  .$3.00. 

LEO'FOED  BOUVII.ee. — Bright  solferino  red..  Each, 
26c;  12  for  $2.60. 

]\IME.  JAUEIN. — Color  peach-pink;  border  of  white. 
Eiich,  27c;  12  for  .$2.70. 

BUCHNEK. — A fine  bedding  Geranium.  Flowers  pur- 
est white.  Each,  25c;  12  for  $2.50. 

EA  OONDOLE. — A deep  soft  rose.  The  fa.vorite  pink 
Geranium  for  bedding  and  pot  culture.  Each,  25c;  12 
for  $2.50. 

AI/PHO'NSE  RICAK.T>. — Flowers  enormous  size:  bril- 
liant shade  of  orange-red.  Each,  28c;  12  for  $2.80. 

JEAN  A'^IAUD. — ‘Bright  rosy-pink;  distinct  white 
blotch  in  center.  Each,  26c;  12  for  .$2.60. 

S.  A.  NUTT. — Darkest  and  richest  Geranium  grown. 
It  is  a very  bright,  deep,  rich  velvety-maroon.  Each, 
25o;  12  for  $2.50. 

BEAUTE  POITEA'TNE. — Beautiful  rosy-salmon.  Each, 
25c;  12  for  $2.50. 

EA  FAVORITE. — Flowers  borne  in  large  trusses,  are 
of  the  purest  white.  Each,  25c;  12  for  $2.50. 

SPECIAE  OFT'EB. — The  full  collection  of  11 
European  and  American  novelties  in  Geraniums  as 
described  above  for  $2.75,  prepaid. 

Sweet-Scented  Geraniums 

Extensively  grown  for  their  fragrant  foliage. 

Price,  25c  each;  the  3 for  62c. 

EEMON-SCENTED. — The  foliage  has  a pronounced 
lemon  scent. 

NUT3IEG-SCENTED. — Pleasing  nutmeg  fragrance; 

lilac  flowers. 

ROSE-SCENTED. — The  most  fragrant  of  all.  Beauti- 
ful flowers. 

Best  Single  Geraniums 

MRS.  B.  G.  HIEE. — Literally 
covered  with  beautiful  flowers: 
salmon  shading  to  light  at 
center.  Each,  24e;  12  for  $2.40. 

GRANVTEEB. — A lovely  pink. 

Each,  24c;  12  for  $2.40. 

ALICE  EEMO'N.— Clear  rosy- 
salmon  shading  to  white  on  edge. 

Each,  38c;  12  for  $3.74. 

ALICE  OF  VINCENNES.— 

White  with  violet  crimson;  mag- 
nificent flow'er  heads.  Each, 

26c;  12  for  $2.59. 

TIFFIN.  — Glowing 
crimson-maroon  shading, 
might  be  called  an  everbloomin 
variety  because  it  bloc^ms  so 

freely.  Each,  24c;  12  for  .$2.40. 

L’AUBB. — ^Enormous  Snow- 
white  flowers.  Each,  22c;  12 

for  $2.10. 

JACQUIRRE. — Brilliant  crimson  scarlet.  Im- 
mense trusses;  vigorous  grower.  Each,  24c- 
12  for  $2.40. 

TELEGRAPH. — One  of  the  finest  of  new 
single  Geraniums.  Color  intense  scarlet-crim- 
son. Each,  30c;  12  for  $3.00. 


of  All 


Geranium  Beaute  Poitevine. 

Rex  and  Flowering  Begonias 

KING  OF  REX. — In  no  other  class  of  plants  do  we  find 
the  rich,  metallic  foliage,  and  the  various  colors  so  satis- 
factorily blended  from  bright  green,  silver,  reddish  bronze 
to  shades  of  bright  plum.  Mammoth  leaves.  Each,  45c. 

HARDY  BEGONIA.— Perfect- 
ly hardy.  Clusters  of  pink  flow- 
ers in  profusion.  Each,  40c. 

CHATALLAINE. — Flowers  of 
exquisite  pink.  Each,  35c;  3 

for  $1.00. 

ARGENTEA  GUTTATA.- Pur- 
ple bronze  leaves,  oblong,  with 
silver  markings;  white  flowers. 
Each,  30c:  3 for  85c. 

CORALLINE  LUCERNE.— 
Flowers  bright  metallic  red, 
changing  to  pink,  will  last  from 
four  to  six  weekst  Each,  35c; 
3 for  $1.00. 

THURSTONII.— Lustrous  red 
foliage.  Flowers  deep  pink. 
Each,  35c;  3 for  .$1.00. 

ERFOKDIA. — Rosy  salmon 
flowers.  Has  no  equal  for  gar- 
den culture,  blooming  continu- 
y.  Each,  35c;  3 for  $1.00. 
ROBUSTA.^ — Under  side  of 
leaves  Indian-red,  upper  side  glossy  olive  green. 
Rosy-red  flowers.  Each,  35c;  3 for  $1.00. 

American  Wonder  Lemon 

TTie  Largest  Edible  Lemon  in  the  World. 

The  superb  fruit,  often  weighin.g  over  three  pounds,  has  very  thin 
rind,  and  is  full  of  rich  acid  juice;  fine  for  lemonade,  pies,  etc. 
Blooms  and  bears  fruit  in  all  stages  of  growth.  Pure  waxy  flowers 
with  yellow  stems  are  as  fragrant  as  Orange  blossoms.  Each,  30c; 
heavy  plants,  60c;  extra  large  plants,  $1.25. 


Otaheite  Orange 


E aclisia  Blue  Bottle. 


Brings  some  of  the  delights  of  the  Southern  orange  grove  into 
your  home.  Grows  about  to  4 feet  high,  and  has  true  fragrant 
orange  blooms,  and  an  abundance  of  little  oranges  that  hang  on 
the  plant  like  balls  of  .gold  for  months  after  they  are  ripe.  Each, 
30c;  heavy  plants,  60c;  extra  large  plant.s,  $1.25. 

SPECIAL  OFFER. — One  Orange  and  one  Lemon,  small  size,  50c; 
heavy  plants,  $1.10;  extra  large  plants,  $2.00,  postpaid. 

Free  Blooming  Fuchsias 

Fuchsias  are  liked  so  well  because  of  their  graceful  form  and  habit 
of  growth.  No  plants  surpass  them  in  that  respect.  Eveiy  plant 
lover  knows  what  pleasure  it  is  to  exhibit  a well  grown  specimen. 

BLUE  BOTTLE; — Large,  double,  open  flower,  violet,  blue.  Each, 
25c;  3 for  72c.  . 

PHENOMENAL. — The  largest  Fuchsia.  Phenomenal  in  siz^,;  double 
flowers  of  beautiful  scarlet  and  purple  Each,  24c;  3 for  68c. 

GlaOIRE  DES  MARCHES. — Double  flowers,  deep  scarlet  and  white. 
Each,  20c;  3 for,  57c, 

BLACK  PRINCE. — Finest  single  Fuchsia  for  the  amateur  to  grow. 
Flowers  a harmoniotis  blend  of  carmine  and  rose..  Each,  2.0c;  3 for  57c. 

AURORA  BOREALIS. — The  flowers  are  four  inches  - long;  tube 
and  sepals  bright  rose,  corolla  bright  carmine.  Each,  25c;  3 for  72c. 

WAVE-OF-LIEE. — ^Its  handsome  golden  ' foliage  ..and -l^ark  purple 
flowers  make  a splendid  contrast.  Single.  ' Each, . 22e;  $ for  63c. 


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Fragrant  Garden  Carnations 

Everyone  wants  Carnations.  You  can  have  a few  of  your  own  at  very 
little  or  no  trouble.  For  beauty  of  flower  or  dolor,  ease  of  culture,  and 
certainty,  and  freedom  of  bloom,  there  are  few  plants  that  surpass  the 
Carnation.  In  choosing  any  of  the  varieties  given  here,  you  are  sure  of 
getting  kinds  that  are  the  finest  in  the  various  colors. 

MATCHLESS. — Won  two  gold  medals  as  a matchless  white. 
35c  each;  3 for  "i'Zc. 

C.  W.  'WARD, — Large  full  flowers,  rich  dark  pink;  prettiliy 
frilled  and  fringed,  and  delightfully  perfumed.  24c  each;  3 for  68c. 

NEBRASKA. — Bright  scarlet;  makes  long  stems  . and  blooms 
early.  24c  each;  3 for  68c. 

BENORA. — Clear  white,  penciled  with  bright  red.  Keeps  like 
an  “everlasting  flower.”  22e  each;  3 for  60c. 

POCAHONTAS. — Color  is  deep,  lustrous  carmine-crimson,  very 
brilliant  and  showy.  24c  each;  3 for  68c. 

WHITE  ENCHANTRESS.— White,  like  a big  ball  of  snow.  Abso- 
lutely perfect  in  form,  large  in  size:  Alluring  fragrance.  Each,  24c; 
3 for  68c. 

ENCHANTRESS. — The  best  pink;  a very  pleasing  bright,  lively 
shade,  deepening  towards  the  center.  Each,  25c;  3 for  72c. 


Double  Flowering  Pinks 

Hardj'  Scotch  or  Sweet  May  Pinks. 


Garden  Carnation  C.  W.  Ward. 


PORCH  BOX  COLLECTION 
NO.  1. 

For  porch  box  8 inches  wide, 

2 ft.  long.  A wonderfully  pop- 
ular collection,  12  plants,  alH 
different,  including  Ferns,  Be- 
gonias. A^incas,  Geraniums,  etc. 
Twelve  in  all.  Postpaid,  .^1.85. 

PORCH  BOX  COLLECTION 
NO.  2. 

For  porch  box  8 inches  wide, 

3 ft.  long.  Sixteen  plants, 
larger  variety  than  Collection 

No.  1.  Postpaid,  ,$2.25, 

PORCH  BOX  COLLECTION 
NO.  3. 

For  porch  box  8 inches  wide, 

4 ft.  long.  Twenty-two  assorted 
plants  of  our  selection,  good  va- 
riety. Postpaid,  $2.75. 

PORCH  BOX  COLLECTION 
NO.  4. 

For  porch  box  8 inches  wide, 

5 ft.  long.  Thirty  assorted 
plants  of  our  selection.  A grand, 
showy  collection.  Postpaid,  $3.25. 


These  are  dwarf eir  than  the  Carnation,  grooving  about  one  foot  in  height,  the  color 
being  of  the  various  shades  of  maroon,  carmine  and  rose,  beautifully  laced  and  banded 
on  white  ground;  flowers  perfectly  double,  clove-scented,  and  the  plants  will  stand 
outdoors  year  after  year,  being  entirely  hardy.  Each,  25c ; 3 for  72c. 

ABBOTSFORD. — Deep  carmine,  marbled  with  white.  A beautiful  flower. 

LAURA  WILMER. — A*arious  shades,  maroon  and  rose,  with  white. 

HER  MAJESTY. — One  of  the  finest.  Color  pure  white.  A^ery  sweet  scented. 

JULIETTE. — AA'hite  laced  crimson;  rich  in  fragrance. 

HOMESTEAD. — Flowers  beautiful  glowing  red  with  maroon  center. 


Popular  Porch  Box  Collection. 


VASE  COLLECTION  NO.  5. 

For  vase  10  to  15  inches  in 
diameter.  Ten  plants,  all  dif- 
ferent and  especially  selected, 
such  as  Dracenas,  Ferns,  Cannas, 
A'’^incas,  etc.  Postpaid,  $1.60. 

VASE  COLLECTION  NO.  6. 

For  vase  15  to  18  inches  in 
diameter.  Eighteen  plants.  A 
fine  collection  that  will  make 
a grand  display.  Postpaid, 
$2.40. 

HANGING  BASKET 
COLLECTION  NO.  7. 

Ten  assorted,  graceful  decora- 
tive plants,  adapted  for  hanging 
baskets.  A fine  collection.  Post- 
paid, $1.75. 

HANGING  BASKET 
COLLECTION  NO.  8. 

Sixteen  assorted  plants.  Big 
value,  showy  and  effectiYo. 
Postpaid,  $2.50. 


French  or  Porch  Hydrangeas 

For  the  Porch,  Lawn  and  Garden. 

BOUQUET  ROSE. — The  most  popular  of  all  Hydrangeas. 
Deep  rosy-amber,  turning  to  a bright  red.  _ Each,  26c. 

LA  FRANCE. — Large  trusses  of  flowers,  fringed  delicate 
rose,  produces  a wealth  of  bloom.  Each,  30c. 

M3IE.  MOUILLERE, — Very  large  flowers  frequently  over 
8 inches  in  diameter,  of  purest  w'hite  with  rosy-carmine  eye. 
Very  fine.  Each,  30c. 

Splendid  Bedding  Plants 

You  will  have  much  better  than  ordinary  results  with 
these  plants  as  they  are  grown  by  ex- 

perts  who  know  how  to  give  plants  Prepaid  Prepaid 
strength — and  are  from  special  strains  Bv  Alail  Express 
of  seed.  ‘poz.  100 

ANTIRRHINUM  $0.75  $ 6.00 

ASTERS  60  4.00 

ASTERS,  Hearts  of  France.  Blood  red  1.00  7.00 

Peerless  Pink  . . . .' l.OO  7.00 

I.^vender  Gem  75  6.00 

Crimson  King  75  6.00 

American  Branching.  Red  65  5.00 

American  Branching.  AAhite 65  5.00 

American  Branching.  Blue 65  5.00 

COLEUS  (from  2 in.  pots)  1.00  8.00 

COSMOS  60  4.00 

DOUBLE  PETUNI.VS,  YTixed  tfrom  2 in.  pots)  1.00  8.00 

MTiite  (from  2 in.  pots)  1.25  10.00 

FORGET-ME-NOT  75  6.00 

GERANIUM  ) from  2 in.  pots)  1.00  7.50 

PANSY,  Mastodon  75  6.00 

PHLOX  60  4.00 

SALVIA  1.00  6.50 

SINGLE  PETT'NIAS 75  6.00 

VERBENAS  75  6.00 

VINCA  VINES.  For  baskets  and  boxes  . 1.25  10.00 

ZINNIA  60  4.00 


Cinrt-Flowering  Porch  Hydrangea  I.A.  Frairce. 


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


Plant  Department  137 


Hardy  Shrubs  and  Plants 


Lilacs 


It  is  doubtful  if  anything-  in  the  whole  range  of  flowering  shrubs  sur- 
passes the  Lnilac  in  grace  and  elegance,  or  in  hardiness  and  usefulness. 
As  a decorative  plant  on  the  lawn  pr  in  the  border  it  is  without  a peer, 
and  its  graceful  plumes  of  richly  fragrant  flowers  add  grace  and  beauty 
for  bouquets,  vases,  etc. 


JACQTTES  CALEOr.  — Flowers  of  unusual  size;  violaceous 
yOc;  laige  size,  15c. 


Popular  Purple  Lilac,  A Grand  Shrub. 


Hardy  Vines 

IsbelFs  Clematis 


PANICULATA  (Star  Clem- 
atis) . — This  handsome  hardy 
climber  is  one  of  the  choicest 
and  most  satisfactory  flower- 
ing plants  we  grow.  The  plant 
is  of  strong,  rapid  growth, 
with  small,  dense,  cheerful 
green  foliage,  completely  cov- 
ered with  clusters  of  snow- 
white  flowers  of  delicious  fra- 
grance in  August  and  Sep- 
tember. Good  strong  plants, 

24c  each;  extra  size,  2-year 
field-grown  vines,  60c. 

JACKMANU. — A large  flow- 
ered variety  with  beautiful 
violet-purple  blooms.  Re- 
markable for  velvety  richness.  $1.25  each. 

HENRYI. — Fine  large  creamy  white  flowers.  The  best  of  the  large-flowered 
white  varieties.  $1.00  each. 

3ID.  ED.  ANDRE. — A standard  red  Clematis,  being  the  nearest  approach 
to  a scarlet  yet  produced.  Extra  strong  plants,  $1.25  each. 

Hardy  Sweet-Scented  Honeysuckles 

HALE’S  JAPAN.— The  most  constant  bloomer,  being  covered  all  summer 
with  beautiful  yellow  and  white  flowers.  24o  each;  large  size,  60c. 

-SCARLET  trumpet.— Blooms  very  freely  all  season;  bright  red  trumpet 

flowers.  24c  each;  large  size,  60c, 

English  Ivy 

In  all  but  the  cold 
Northern  States  this  vine 
is  hardy  and  remains  green 
all  winter.  Used  very  ex- 
tensively for  covering  wails 
and  graves  in  shady  spots 
where  grass  will  not  grow. 
25c  each;  large  vines,  60c. 

Boston  Ivy 

AMPELOPSIS 
iVEITCHll.— Thei  tendrils 
of  this  climbing  vine  cling 
firmly  to  the  smoothest 
surface  of  rock  or  wood. 
The  glossy  leaves  assume 
in  the  iiutumn  the  most 
beautitul  tints  of  scarlet 
crimson.  The  hand- 
somest vinei  possible  fort 
growth  on  house  walls, 
especially  the  foundation 
and  first  story,  round  the 
doors  and  windows.  Very 
hardy.  25c  each;  heavy 
plants,  60c. 


PURPLEi  LILAC  (Common  Lilac). — ^Four  to  six  feet.  A grand 
shrub  with  purple  flowers;  rich  in  fragrance.  An  old  time  favorite. 
30c;  large  size,  15c,  , o 

WHITE  LILAC. — ^Same  habit  and  growth  as  Purple  Lilac,  but 
with  white  flowers.  3(ic;  field-grown  plants,  15c. 

Hardy  Perennials 

Golden  Glow 

RUDBECKIA. — Hardy  perennial,  8 feet;  exquisite  double  t!os- 
soms  of  the  brightest  golden  color  and  as  large  as  Ca-'tos  Lahiia.s. 
Very  hardy.  Strong,  blooming  .size  plants.  25c  each. 

Gold  Medal  Delphinium 

Large  Flowering  Larkspur. 

The  most  attractive,  bold  and  meritorious  flower  we  have.  The 
immense  spikes  of  brilliant  shades  of  blue  produce  the  most  strik- 
ing effects  in  the  flower  garden.  Flowers  from  June  until  Sep- 
tember. 35c  each;  12  for  $3.60. 

Shasta  Daisy 

Perfectly  hardy.  Blooms  from  June  until  October.  Flowers  pure 
with  gold  center;  petals  very  long,  and  center  soft  and  velvety. 

ach;  3 for  68e. 

Variegated  Day  Lily 

Broad  heavy  foliage  varie- 
gated green  and  white;  pure 
white  blooms.  30c  each. 

Foxglove 

The  favorite  of  the  old- 
fashioned  garden.  Grows  4 to 
6 feet  tall  with  large  flower 
spikes.  30c  each. 

Hardy  Hedge  Plants 

CALIFORNIA  PRIVET.— Of 
quick,  strong  growth,  but  eas- 
ily controlled  by  use  of  shears 
to  any  desired  shape.  18  to  24: 
inch  plants,  25c  each;  doz., 
$2,50;  $11.50  per  100. 

IBOTA  PRIVET.— Perfectly 
hardy.  Increases  the  value  of 
your  property.  18  to  24  inch 
plants,  30c  each;  doz.,  .$2.50: 
$25.50  per  100. 


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ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


HARDY  SHRUBS 

Snowberry 

A small  native  shru'i  t’lat  gro-ws  well  in  almost  any  soil, 
and  sncoeeds  in  shaded  locations.  The  tvhite  or  pinkish 
tiowprs  pr<-)(luct'<l  in  .Inly  and  August  are  succeeded  by 
abunda-nt  white  berries  that  last  well  into  the  winter.  85o 

eacli;  large  plants,  (>0t . 

Free  Blooming  Weigelias 

In  the  spring  the  entire  branches  are  covered  with 
trumpet-shaped  tlower.s.  They  may  be  planted  either 
where  they  have  full  sun  or  shade. 

I’rice,  an.^  variety,  oOe  each;  e.xtra  large  plants,  (>0c. 

M’KIGELIA  KOSEA. — Rose  colored  flowers. 

AVEIGEIA.V  KO'SE.V  VARIEGATA. — Pink  flowers;  foliage 
variegated  yellow  and  green. 

AVEIGELI.V  EVA  KATHKE. — Deep  carmine  red  flowers, 
produced  in  great  profusion. 

Everblooming  Butterfly  Bush 

Slimmer  Eilac, 

Tt  produces  long  graceful  stems  which  terminate  in 
panicles  of  beautiful  lilac-colored  flowers,  attracting  hun- 
dreds of  butterflies.  Y\  ill  throw  out  as  many  as  fifty  flow- 
er spikes  the  first  season  planted,  increasing  greatly  in 
number  during  succeeding  years.  Flowers  from  June  until 
well  into  frost.  Top  should  be  cut  off  quite  close  to  ground 
every  spring.  Nice  plants,  30e  each;  heavy  plants,  75c. 


Spirea  Van  Houttei — Bridal  Wreatli. 

Hardy  Spireas 


Golden  Bells 


I OKSYTIII.V.  — Bright 
golden  yellow  fl'owers 
jjroduced  very  early  in 
the  spiMng  before  the 
leaves  appear.  Nicq 
plants.  30c;  extra  large 
size,  (j5c. 

Sweet  Scented 
Shrub 

The  flowers  when  fully 
open  are  about  the  size 
of  a silver  dollar,  of  a 
mahogany  brown  color. 
Perfectly  hardy.  Flowers 
strawberry  scented.  Price, 
41b-  each;  large  field- 
grown  plants,  75c  (*ach. 

Mock  Orange 

PHILADEEPHUS.—  An 

old  favorite.  Flowers  cup- 
shaped, very  fragrant, 
and  pure  white.  35c  each; 
extra  large  plants,  60c. 


Japanese  Barberry 

BEKBERIS  THUXBEBGIff.j— A very  valuable  single 
specimen  and  hedge  plant.  Absolutely  hardy.  Dwarf,  neat, 
and  dense  growth,  yet  graceful  because  of  its  drooping 
l-ranches.  Yellow  flowers  are  followed  by  vivid  scarlet 
fruits,  the  foliage  changing  in  the  fall  to  scarlet  and 
gf.ld.  18c  each;  heavy  plants,  40c  each;  large  specimen 
plants,  .$1.00. 


This  graceful  ornamental  shrub  beautifies  so  many 
lawns  that  it  needs  no  description.  Everybody  knows 

and  likes  Spirea. 

AAN  HOUTTEI 
(Bridal  Wreath). — The 
grandest  of  all  the  Avhite 
Spireas;  it  is  of  com- 
pact habit,  and  a beau- 
tiful ornament  for  the 
lawn  at  any  season,  but 
when  it  is  in  flower  it 
is  a complete  fountain 
of  white  bloom,  the  fo- 
liage hardly  showing. 
Beautiful  as  a single 
specimen  plant  or  in 
groups  and  hedges.  Ea., 
30c;  heavy  plants,  60c; 
extra  large  plant,  $1.00. 

ANTHONY  WATER- 

ER. — The  red  Spirea. 
Forms  a round  com- 
pact bush,  IS  inches 
high.  Begins  to  bloom 
early,  and  continues 
until  fall.  Each.  30c; 
Japan  Barberry— The  Ideal  Hedge  Plant.  plants,  60c. 

PRUNirO'UIA. — Flowers  white  and  double  like  little 
Roses,  along  the  entire  length  of  the  branches.  Each, 
30c;  large  plants,  60c. 


Snowball 

Handsome  flowers  which  droop  from  the  branches  most 
gracefully.  A delightful  addition  to  any  lawn.  Each,  35c; 
extra  large  plants,  65c. 


Hardy  Hydrangea  Arborescens  or  “Hills  of  Snow 


Hardy  Hydrangeas 


The  most  valuable  shrubs  yet  introduced. 

PANICUUATA  GBANBirUORA. — -It  attains  a height  of  three 
to  four  feet  and  is  perfectly  hardy  in  all  parts  of  the  country. 
The  flowers  are  white  borne  in  immense  pyramidal  panicles.  It 
commences  flowering  in  July  and  continues  until  November. 
Each,  30c;  heavy  plants,  65c;  extra  large  plants,  $1.00. 

ARBORESCENS  OR  IHUUS  OF  SNOW.— The  foliage  is  almost 
hidden  by  beautiful  sprays  of  immense  pure  snow-white  blooms 
from  early  June  through  August,  Will  stand  20  degrees  below 
zero.  Each,  30c;  heavy  plants,  50c;  extra  large  plants,  $1.00. 


Deutzias 


The  most  satisifactory  of  our  flowering  shrubs. 

Price,  any  variet.v,  35c  each;  extra  large  plants,  75c. 

DEUTZIA  CRENATA  ROSEA  PLENA.— Beautiful  pink  flowers. 
DEl’^TZIA  ALBA. — White;  excels  all  others  in  size  of  flower 
iiid  bloom. 

DEUTZIA  LE3IOINEI. — One  of  the  very  best  dwarf  hardy 
dirubs;  flowers  very  large,  of  purest  white. 


Double  Altheas 


Flower  profusely  during  July  and  August.  Grow  6 to  8 feet. 
Price,  any  variet.v,  35c  each;  extra  large  plants,  75c. 

ALTHEA  BOULE  DE  FEU.— The  prettiest  double  red. 
ALTHEA  JEAN  DE  ARC, — The  pure  white  Althea;  double; 
or  cemetery. 

ALTHEA  CERULEAN  BLUE.— Double  blue;  extra  fine. 


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


Articles,  the  Planter  Needs  139 


ISBELL^S  #^mESS  HOT-BED  SASH 

lyiti,  NOT  NEED  REPL^  EAST  A LIFETIME. 

• •'  The  use  ;of  hotbeds  and-cold  frames  ajlows,  the  amateur  or  pro- 
. fesskmal  j gardener  to  extend  his..operatio~hs  over  a long  period.  By 
using  -ihejti  ,you  can  haj/p  home  - grown  vegetables  on  your  table 
Vmonths  before  seed  planted  outside  would  produce.  Thej’’  allow  you 
r-’to.  get  your  pr.odp-ctg/on- the  market  when  prices  are  sitill  high.  Ask 
for  our  free  on  hotbed  consti’uetion  and  decide  that  you  will 

get  the  full  benefits  from  your  garden  tJiis  season. 

One. of  our  sash  will  keep  a good  sized  familydn  Early  Radish, 

RTEettuce  and  other  delicacies,'' and  will  start  youT  early  Tomiitoos, 

’ Cabbage, , and  all  other  transplahted  vegetable  'and  flower  plants. 

You-cannoti  afford,  to  be  withont  them, 

, Truck  farmers,:,  market  gardeners  and  everybody  who  has  a gar- 
- den;“  large  or  small,  should  Buy  Hotbed  Sash  Now. 

The  way  ws  make  them.  Our  sash  is  too  well  made  and  too 
: -'strong  to  be  confused  with  a cheaper  sash.  In  Cypress  sash,  strong 
‘ as  metal,  the  best  lumber  obtainable  is  used,  G-lass  is  double 
strength,  meaning  a saving  in  repair  bills  for  you.  The  regular 
'Stock  size  is '3x6  f eet,  1 % inches  thick.  The  glass  sizes  are  6x10 
inches  and  10x14  inches,  set  in  finest  greenhouse  putty,  the  glass 
being  laid  in  the  narrow  way.  '.The-  sash  are  glazed  ^vith  selected 
American  glass,  of  double  strength.  Same  sash  can  be  used  for 
Chicken  Houses  and  ■ Brooder  Houses.  .■ 

Prices  are  f.  o.  b.  our  factory  at  Davenport,  Iowa,  or  Jackson. 

No  order  filled  for  less  than  two  of  a kind.  We  guarantee  safe 
• -deliveiw- and  absolute  satisfaction.  So-me  gardeners  prefer  to  buy 

the  sash  without  glass,  setting  the  glass  themselves,  so  we  quote  -o  j.  -r 

both  with  and  without  the  glass.  Built  to  Last. 


Three-row'ed  Cypress  Sash  with  double  strength  glass, 
5p4.85  each.  Sash  ivithout  glass,  $3.25  each. 

Five-rowed  Cypress  Sash  with  double  strength  glass, 
$5.25  each.  Sash  without  glass,  $3.50  each. 


IsbelTs  Special  ‘‘Home  Garden’’ 
Sash 


This  sash,  proved 
so  popular  last  year 
that  we  are  again 
offering  it.  It  is  a 
very  handy  size,  3x4 
feet,  and  is  espe- 
cially adapted  for 
the  home  gardener 
just  starting  in. 
Just  the  thing  for 
starting  cabbage, 
tomato,  pepper  and 
other  vegetable 
plants  for  your  own 
use,  as  well  as  start- 
ing flowers,  such  as 
asters,  pansies,  etc. 
Produces  just  as 
good  plants  as  the 
large  size  S'ash. 
Made  of  clear  White 
Pine,  tough  as  steel, 
with  joints  that  will 
not  pull  apart.  Price, 
glazed  like  illustra- 
tion, double  strength 
glass,  $3.50  each. 


IsbelFs  Special  Home  Garden  Sash. 


Siebert’s  Glazing 
Points 

This  glazing  point  is  coming 
into  very  general  use,  as  it  holds 
glass  firmly  in  air  directions;  does 
not  rust  and -does  not  crack  glass 
in  driving.  ■'% -in.  size,  1150  to 
lb.  Price,  not  prepaid,  lb.,  40c;  7 
lbs.,  $2.50;  15  lbs.,  $5.00.  If 

Wahted  by  mail,  add  postage  at 
rate. 


Peerless  Glazing  Points 

SAVE  GLASS  BILLS. 

Here  are  a few  good  features  of  the  Peerless: 

No  trouble  to  apply.  Noi  raising  up  when  driven. 

No  rights— no  lefts,  will  not  rust;  no  sliding  of  glass. 

The  PEERLESS  Point  drives  easily  and  true  because  the 

bevels  are  both  on 
“PEERLESS”  GLAZING  POINT,  the  same  side.  Be- 
( Improved  Van  Reyper.)  of  a glazing 

point  that  has  the 
bevels  on,  opposite 
sides  as  it  will 
twist  in  driving  or 
break  the  glass. 
Box  of  1,000  points 
sufficient  for  500 
lights,  90c;.  5000 
points  at  SOc  per 
1,000. 

if  wanted  by  mail, 
add  zone  rate  post- 
age, 2 lbs.  per  1000. 


nted 


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1901 


Mar 


Practical  Books  for  Farm  and  Garden 


ISBELL’S  “PROFITABLE  GARDENS'”— Tells  how  to 
get  the  most  out  of  your  garden.  How  to  plant,  care  for, 
harvest  and  store  your  crops  and  also  many  recipes  for 
canning  and  cooking.  Shows  how  to 
reduce  your  grocery  bills.  Price,  by 
mail,  25c  each. 

FARM  GRASSES  OF  THE  UNITED 
STATES. — Full  of  information  on  Mea- 
dows, Pastures,  etc.  All  about  each 
kind  of  grass.  By  mail,  $1.80. 

FORAGE  CROPS. — How  to  cultivate, 
harvest  and  use  them.  By  mail,  $2.00. 

CLOVERS. — Clovers  rightly  handled 
have  put  thousands  of  run-down  farms 
back  to  a paying  basis.  By  mail,  $2.15. 

FARM  POULTRY. — It  contains  hun- 
dreds of  suggestions  showing  how  to 
make  that  department  on  your  farm 
pay.  By  mail,  $2.10. 

MUSHROOMS. — How  to  get  the  most  out  of  growing 
them.  By  mail,  $1.60. 

THE  PRINCIPLES  OF  VEGETABLE  GROWING.— By 
L.  H.  Bailey.  Contains  pointers  for  the  back-yard  gar- 
den as  well  as  the  truck  gardener.  By  mail,  $2.60. 

THE"  POULTRY  MANUAL. — A guide  to  successful  and 
profitable  poultry  keeping.  By  mail,  55c. 

BEAN  CULTITRE. — Keep  up  with  the  latest  methods  of 
production  and  marketing  of  your  beans.  By  mail,  85c. 


TOMATO  CULTURE. — For  you  who  would  have  success 
with  tomatoes.  By  mail,  85c. 

— Thoroughly  explains  the  princi- 
ples of  producing  the  best  Celery,  either  for  the  home  or 
market.  Price,  by  mail,  85c. 

AMATEUR  FRUIT  GROWING.— A moderate  prired 
book  that  will  pay  for  itself  many  times  over.  Bv  mail 
60c.  ’ 


FORCING  BOOK. — L.  H.  Bailey.  One  of  the  finest  Hor- 
ticultural Books  ever  written.  There  are  thousand.^  of 
suggestions  t^  help  even  the  most  expert.  By  mail,  $2.60. 

ALFALFA. — Nearly  every  farmer  can  grow  Alfalfa  and 
make  money  on  it.  By  mail,  85c. 

THE  NEW  ONION  -CULTURE.— A new  method  of 
growing  onions  of  largest  size  and  yield  on  less*  land.  Bv 
mail.  90c.  . i 

GARDEN  GUIDE.— A book  for  - gardeners  everywhere 
giving  direct,  simpl-c  and  reliable  information  on  how  to 
grow  fruits,  vegetables,  and  flowers.!  Illustrated.  Bv 
mail,  .$1.10  each.  ..  : u 

EVERY  STEP  IN  CANNING. — A . book  that 'a  ^thousand 
women  have  Wanted.  I;t  is  the  first  book  to- fully  explain 
the  canning  of  fruits  and  vegetables:  by  the  Cold  'Pack 
method.  Price,  by  mail,  $1.35  each. 

HOME  ipLORiCULTTWR’ — A.  complete  . guide  for  the 
culture  of  blooming -and^;orname.ntal  plants'  in  ihe  house, 
conservatory  or  garden.  Very  valuable.  PdstpaM,  35c. 


I 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


140  Garden  Tools 


PRACTICAL  GARDEN  TOOLS 

Praoti<-aI  srarden  tools  help  solve  the  labor  problem.  They  make  grood  crops  possible  even  when  labor  is  scarce.  They 
Increase  the  irardener’s  profit,  because  they  decrease  the  cost  of  production.  Practical  garden  tools  mean  better  crops. 
Destroy  the  weeds  in  your  garden  with  one  of  Isbell’s  implements.  Constant  cultivation  gives  the  vegetables  the 
water  they  need  to  live  and  grow  well.  One  of  our  garden  seeders  and  cultivators  will  pay  for  itself  in  your  first 
garden  experience  with  it.  One  good  tool  will  take  the  place  of  six  to  eight  men.  You  cannot  afford  to  be  without 
proi'er  garden  tools  if  you  get  the  real  benefit  of  your  garden. 


BACON  DRILLS  AND  CULTIVATORS 


You  will  appreciate  the  low  pre-war  prices  at  which  we  are  offering  these 
tools  this  year.  Bacon  tools  are  the  most  popular  of  all  low  priced  garden 
tools.  In  quality  ot  material  and  workmanship  they  are  on  a par  with  any; 
in  oi)eratuig  they  have  exclusive  features  which  make  them  preferable  to 
any  others;  and  tlie  price  is  low  so  that  in  one  season’s  woPk  they  will  pay 
for  themselves  many  times  over. 

BACON  NO.  12  C03IBINATI0N  TOOL 

Consists  of  Hill  and  Drill  Seeder,  Single  and  Double  Wheel  Cultivator,  Hoe 
and  Plow.  For  general  purposes  this  is  the  tool  we  recommend.  Has  angle 
steel  frame  u ith  hill  dropper,  agitator,  and  cultivator  frame  of  malleable  iron 
giving  lightness  with  strength.  Seeds  either  in  hills  or  drills,  the  hid  dropper 
depositing  in  compact  hills,  9,  12,  18,  or  36  inches  apart.  Has  shoe  opener. 
Cultivator  same  as  No.  4.  Attachments  consist  of  5 teeth,  2 hoes  and  right 
plow.  Handles  are  adjustable  to  height  of  operator,  AVheels  can  be  raised 
or  lowered  for  deep  or  shallow  cultivating.  During  the  early  growth  of  the 
plant  it  can  l.e  used  as  a double  Avheel  cultivator  working  straddle  the  row,  and  later  as  a single  wheel  cultivator 
working  between  the  rows.  Shipping  weight,  44  lbs.  Price,  complete,  $15,75,  f.  o.  b.  Jackson. 


BACON  NO.  10  HILL  AND  DRILL 
SEEDER. 

Same  as  No.  12  without  the  CuUi- 

vator  Hoe  and  Plow.  Seeds  either 

in  hills  or  drills,  the  hill  dropper 
depositing  seed  in  compact  hills,  9, 
12,  IS'  or  36  inches  apart. 
Equipped  with  shoe  opener 
marker.  Angle  steel 

frame  with  malle- 
■a  b 1 e iron  hill 

dropper,  agitator 
and  front  wheel  ex- 
tension give  it 
lightness  combined 
with  strength.  Price, 
complete,  $10.50. 


BACON  NO.  4 COMBINATION  PLOW. 


Consists  of  a single  and 
doable  wheel  Cultivator, 
Hoe  and  Plow.  Has  5 teeth, 
2 hoes  and  right  plow. 
The  lowest  priced  good 
combination  implement  on 
the  market.  Wheel  can  be 
raised  or  lowered  for  shal- 
low or  deep  cultivation.  Used 
astride  rows  while  plants  are  small 
or  between  rows  later.  Easily 
changed  to  double  or  single  wheeled. 
■Same  as  No.  12,  without  seeding 
artachments.  Price,  complete, 
$8.25. 


PLANET  JR.  GARDEN  TOOLS-ALWAYS  DEPENDABLE 


No.  12  DOUBLE  AND  SINGLE  WHEEL  HOE. 

Every  extensive  gardener  should  ha^e  this 
implement.  Can  be  used  l.y  man,  wom- 
in  or  boy.  It  is  easy  to  work  two  acres 
per  dav  with  this  tool  and  it  saves  a 
c^urprising  amount  of  time,  labor  and 
money.  Either  straddles  or  goes 
between  the  rows 
—kills  all  the 
weeds  and  leaves 
the  soil  in  fine 
shape.  Packed 
weight,  33  lbs. 
Price.  complete, 
$13.75. 

All  Implements 
o.  b.  Jackson. 

PLANET  JR.  No.  17 SINGLE  WHEEL  HOE 

This  tool  is  used  very  extensively  by  large  growers  or 
Sugar  Beets,  Onions  and  other  market  crops  where  thor- 
ough and  rapid  wmrk  is  essential.  Equipment  consists 
of  one  pair  of  6 inch  hoes,  three  steel  cultivator  teeth 
and  one  leaf  lifter.  Packed  weight  21  lbs.  Price,  com- 
plete, $8.00. 


PLANET  JR.  NO.  4 C03IBINATION. 

Consists  of  a Hill  and  Drill  Seeder  and  a single  wheel 
Cultivator.  Hoe  and  Plow.  Doubtless  more  of  them  in 
use  than  any  other  one  seeder  made  in  the  world.  Does 
practically  all  the  work  around  a garden  and  is  the  tool 
to  buy  when  the  garden  is  not  large  enough  to  warrant 
the  purchase  of  several  separate  tools.  Sow  in  drills 
or  drop  in  hills,  4,  6,  8,  12 
or  24  inches  apart.  Holds 


No.  4D.  Same 
as  No.  4 Im- 
plement with- 
out the  culti- 
vating at- 

tachments. 

An  excellent 
Hill  and  Drill 
Seeder  and 

the  one  to 
buy  for  large 
gardens.  Sows 
with  uniform- 
ity and  marks  the 
next  row.  Price 
complete,  $16.50. 


2%  quarts.  Note  the  com- 
plete cultivating  at- 
tachments. Weight, 
50  lbs.  Price,  com- 
plete, $20.85. 


POPULAR  HIGH  WHEEL  CULTIVATORS 

WIZARD  GARDEN  CULTPVATOR, 


STANDARD  NO.  20. 

Here  is  a high  wheel  cultivator 
that  is  most  efficient  in  its  work  and 
is  very  reasonably  priced.  By  means 
of  a patented  frame,  adjustment  is 
easily  made  with  one'  nut.j 
Attachments  are  forged  from 
tool  steel, 

hardened  and 
polished  and 
consist  of  the 
following  : 
one  double 
en  d steel 
shovel,  one 
m o 1 d b o a r d 
with  land- 

slide and 
one  c o m - 
bined  rake 
and  aweep. 
Midget 

Seeder  listed  on  opposite  page  easily  attached,  giving  a 
Combination  tool  at  a very  low  price.  Price  of  culti- 
vator, $4.25,  f.  o.  b.  Jackson. 


Consists  of  a double  wheel  culti- 
vator, plow,  hoe  and  rake.  The  most 
complete  garden  tool  at  the  price  on 
the  market.  Will  not  bother  you^ 
with  breakage 
because  it  is 
made  from  the 
highest  grade 
steel  and  mal- 
leable iron. 

Wheels  are  18 
and  14  inches 
In  diameter. 

Two  wheels  in- 
sure cultivation 
at  an  even 
depth  and  good 
work.  Easily  worth  the  price  for  one  season’s  work 
but  material  and  workmanship  are  such  that  it  will 
last  a lifetime  with  reasonable  care.  Weight,  22  lbs. 
Price,  complete,  .$5.i50,  f.  o.  h.  Jackson. 


Save  your  crops  from  insects,  see  page  142 


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


Articles  the  Planter  Needs  1 41 


ADDITIONAL  LABOR  SAVERS 


Below  you  will  find  a number  of  useful  articles,  which  are  distinct  labor-savers  in  their  respective  uses.  One  can 
really  not  afford  to  be  without  a hand  seeder;  every  farmer  should,  by  all  means,  have  one. 

Include  these  items  with  your  seed  order,  wliich  will  save  expense  m shipping,  then  you  will  have  them  when  you 
want  them. 


THE  MIDGET  SEEDER— (Without  Handle). 

The  Midget  is  the  most  popular  little  Seeder  on  the  mar- 
ket It  is  all  metal  construction,  but  is  extremely  light 
"and  easy  to  lift  about  and  to  empty.  It  operates  very 
simply;  the  shoe  is  adjustable  for  any  depth. 

The  Midget  will  handle  accurately  almost  any  kind  ot 
Garden  Seeds,  from  the  smallest  up  to  Peas  and  Beans. 

The  hopper  holds  one  pint,  yet  it  will 
drill  out  clean  a flve-cent  package  of 
just  as  well  as  a hopper  full.  In- 
dex on  top  names  the  seeds 
an'4.  regulates  the  openings. 

Easily  attached  to 
Standard  No.  20  High 
Wheel  cultivator,  or  to 
any  makes  sin- 
gle wheel  cul- 
tivator, having 
5y2  in.  or  more 
space  between 
Shan,  k and 
wheel.  Handle 
easily  made 
from  broom-stick,  hoe  or  rake  handle,  etc.  Full  direc- 
tion with  every  Seeder.  Price,  without  handle,  $4,00. 


ISBELL’S  HAND  CULTIVATORS 


5-Prong  Chltivator 
4 ft.  Handle. 


Isbell’s  Five- 
Prong  Cultivaitor, 

For  cultivating, 
weeding  or  pulverizing  soil, 
this  cultivator  is  far  ahead 
of  the  ordinary  hoe.  Much 
easier  to  use — doesn’t  tire 
one  out,  while  its  construction 
makes  cultivating  at  the  proper 
depth  a matter  of  course.  The 
teeth  are  adjustable  to  different 
widths  and  are  made  of  the  finest 
spring  steel  with  spread  forged 
points  that  do  their  work  well. 

Has  a four-foot  handle  made  very  strong  to  wear.  Price, 
f.  o.  b.  Jackson,  $1.25.  If  wanted  by  mail,  add  postage  at 
zone  rate  for  four  pounds. 

Three-Prong  Cultivator. 

Made  just  as  substantial  as  the  five-prong  tool  but 
smaller  and  lighter.  The  ideal  tool,  for  children’s  home 
and  school  gardens.  They  will  not  get  tired  using  this 
fine  tool.  Price,  f.  o.  b.  Jackson,  90c,  If  wanted  by  mail, 
add  postage  at  zone  rate  for  three  pounds. 


LANG’S 

HAND 

WEEDER 

(j^KDIESv 


ion 

this 

each, 

paid. 


A HANDY 
TOOL 

You  will  do  a 
better  job  of 
weeding  and  do 
it  more  quickly 
by  using  Lang’s 
Hacnd  Weeder. 
The  band  over 
the  fingers:  leaves 
the  hand  per- 
fectly free.  On- 
growers  consider 
the  best.  Price,  30c 
postpaid.  Not  pre- 
25c  each;  doz.,  $2.50. 


HANDY  GARDEN  TROWEL 

Will  help  you  immensely  in  setting  and 
lifting  plants  and  bulbs.  A good  trowel  is 


indispensable.  Cold  rolled  steel,  bright 
blade  made  so:  that  blade  will  not  pull  off 
the  handle.  5 inch.  Price,  prepaid,  30c  eacii, 

ISBELL’S  AUTO  SPADE 

Every  auto  should  carry  one.  Can  be 
placed  under  the  seat  out  of  the  way.  but 
will  make  itself  useful  thousands  of  times. 
Free  yourself  from  annoyance  and  save  your 
temper  by  ordering  O'ne  of  these  handy  tools 
at  once.  Blade  2%  inches  long  by  6 in.  wide, 
22%  inches  over  all.  Price,  not  prepaid. 
$1.00.  If  wanted  by  mail,  add  postage  at 
zone  rate  for  3 lbs. 


THE  ISBELL  SEED  SOWER 


Price,  $1.75, 
by  freight  or 
express  at  buy- 
er’s expense. 


Insures  100  per  cent  effi- 
ciency in  seeding  your  clo- 
vers and  grass  seeds  so 
that  you  will  have  full 
stands  and  no  seed  waste. 

A good  grass  and  clover 
seeder  ils  something  that 
every  farmer  should  have. 
The  Isbell  Seeder  is  well 
rnade  and  you  will  have  no 
trouble  in  adjusting  it  to 
suit  your  needs.  For  a low 
priced  seeder  it  is  the  best 
buy  on  the  market.  Packed 
weight,  5 lbs. 
Price,  $2.00,  not 
prepaid.  If 
wanted  by  mail 
add  postage  at 
zone  rate. 


CAHOON  SEED  SOWER 


Farmers  who^  keep  track, 
figure  that  the  Cahoon  Seeder 
saves  them  money,  time  and 
seed.  It  has  given  satisfac- 
tion for  half  a century  and 
has  an  accurate  and  positive 
feed.  Will  outwear  any  other 
kind.  Order  this  with  your 
seeds.  Packed  weight  7 lbs. 
Price,  not  prepaid,  $5.00  each. 
If  wanted  by  mail,  send 
postage  at  zone  rate. 


HORN  SEED  SOWER 

Has  a heavy  canvas  bag  to  go  over  the 
shoulder.  Tin  tube  is  in  three  sections 
30  inches  long.  Larger  end  fits  into  a 
stub  joint  which  is  fastened  to  the  bag 
and  in  which 
is  a guage  to 
regulate  the 
seed.  Full  di- 
rect'ionsi  with 
each  machine. 
The  big  favo- 
rite of  all  hand 
seeders  and  dirt  cheap.  Price,  not  prepaid,  $1.00 — add  15c 
to  cover  postage. 


DIBBERS 

The  Isbell  steel- 
pointed  Dibber  aids 
greatly  in  setting  veg- 
etable plants,  bulbs, 
etc.  Iron  handle,  all  in 
one  piece,  very  strong. 


Price,  not  prepaid, 
each;  3 for  $1.50.  By 
mail,  add  10c  each. 


HALL  BEET 
WEEDER 

Here  is  a 
handy  little  tool 
for  weeding 
Beets,  Onions  or 
any  other  vege- 
table and  is  really  a necessity  in  every 
gardener’s  equipment.  The  steel  blade  is 
1%  in.  by  4%  in.,  with  sharpened  cutting 
edge.  Hardwood  handle,  brass  ferrule. 
Price,  postpaid,  30c  each. 


AUTOMATIC  FEEDER  AND  FOUNTAIN 


Gives  plenty  of  food  or  drink 
without  wasting.  Feeds  water, 
grain,  grit,  etc.,  automatically. 
It  is  easy  to  fill  and  operate. 
It  is  a sanitary  fountain  made  to 
fit  any  half  gallon,  quart  or 
pint  Mason  jar. 

We  do  not  furnish 
the  jars. 

Our  size  is  6 in- 
ches in  diameter  so 
it  gives  plenty  of 
roomi  for  the  chicks 
to  crowd  around. 

Price,  mailed  to 
you,  35c  each. 


142  Articles  the  Planter  Needs 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


SPRAYERS  AND  INSECTICIDES 


FIGHT  THE  INSECTS-HERE  ARE  THE  MEANS 

Spraying  has  become  general  among  farmers,  fruit  grov/ers,  florists  and  gardeners. 
Cultivating  and  fertilizing  alone  will  not  suffice  for  raising  perfect  crops.  Spraying  is  an 
absolute  necessity  against  the  many  insects  and  fungous  diseases. 

The  sprayers  we  offer  are  the  most  practical  and  efficient.  They  are  well  made  and  will 
do  the  work  well  and  economically.  Bach  one  is  a good  value  for  the  price. 

FOUNTAIN  COMPRESSED  AIR  SPRAYER 

A sprayer  of  simple,  strong  and  substantial  construction.  Automatic  and  positive  in 
action.  The  best  all-around  sprayer  for  spraying  vegetable  crops,  fruits,  greenhouses, 
shrubs,  hoovers,  disinfecting  poultry  houses  spraying  cattle,  etc. 

The  tank  holding  3 gallons  is  made  of  either  galvanized  steel  or  sheet  brass.  Diameter 
of  tank,  9 inches;  13  inches  high. 

Solution  is  kept  in  perfect  mixture  by  automatic  agitation.  The  discharge  pipe  extends 
down  through  the  tank  to  the  very  bottom  of  the  solution  so  that  the  last  drop  can  be 
used;  none  wasted.  A strong  ad.iustable  shoulder  strap,  tree  attachment  and  a short  brass 

spray  nozzle  for  vegetables  and  low 
running  vines  are  furnished  with  the 

. „ , , «...  sprayer.  Weight  packed  in  substan- 

A new  dust  ahjn,  more  eftective  shipping  carton,  11  pounds, 

in  its  work  and  lower  in  price.  o 

Mechanically  Perfect. — The  Feeny 
Dust  Gun  is  a mechanically  per- 
fect apparatus  which  emits  powder 
in  clouds  of  right  consistency  from 
any  position  and  any  direction. 

Durable. — The  Feeny  Dust  Guu 
is  made  of  the  best,  materials  ob- 
tainable. It  Mdll  last  a lifetime, 

always  giving  perfect  service.  Each  movement  of  the 


Fountain  Sprayer 

FEENY  DUST  GUN  MODEL  B 


Feeny  Dust  Gun. 


No.  110.  Galvanized  Steel,  Alum- 
inized, S5.75. 

No.  Ill,  Brass,  Polished  and 
I.acquered,  $8.00. 

If  wanted  by  mail,  add  postage 
at  zone  rate  for  11  pounds. 

Two  foot  Brass  Extension  Rod, 
7 5c  extra. 


fill  the  hopper  and  begin. 


piston  automatically  measures  and  ejects  a sufficient 
amount  of  dust.  It  is  very  light  in  weight  and  easily 
held  in  the  hands  in  the  most  natural  position. 

Easy  to  Operate. — No  complicated  mechanism — just 
A child  can  operate  it  with 
ease.  The  dust  gun  af- 
fords the  best  means  of 
applying  Slug  Shot  and 
other  powders, 

'EJcopomical. — Wastes  no 
powder,  applying  in  right 
quantities  and  right  place 
for  effective  work. 

Price — very  low — $1.25, 
not  prepaid.  Add  15c  if 
wanted  by  mail. 


BABY  FOUNTAIN  COM- 
PRESSED  AIR 
SPRAYER 

For  General  Spraying  Purposes.l 
Similar  to  numbers  110  and| 

111  but  smaller.  Tank  capa- 
city, one  gallon.  Extra  strong 
construction  and  devoid  of 
complex  or  intricate  parts.  This  sprayer  has  stood  the 
test  for  over  15  years  and  is  used  by  Experiment  Stations 
and  Horticulturists.  Practically  no  wear  out  to  it  under 
ordinary  treatment.  Shipping  weight,  6 pounds. 

No.  120.  Galvanized  Steel,  Aluminized,  $3.75. 

No,  121.  Brass,  Polished  and  Lacquered,  $5.00. 

If  wanted  by  mail,  add  postage  for  6 lbs.  at  zone  rate. 


THE  BEST  AMMUNITION  FOR  YOUR  SPRAYER  OR  DUST  GUN 

Below  we  list  three  insecticides;  a powder,  a.  soap  and  a liquid  which,  from  our  own 
experience  and  the  experience  of  our  customers,  Ave  have  found  to  be  the  most  effective 
in  our  fights  against  the  many  insects  which  threaten  to  destroy  our  crops. 

HAMMOND’S  SLUG  SHOT 

Get  a better  potato  crop  by  ridding  the  field  of  potato  bugs.  Hammond’s  Slug  Shot 
is  better  than  Paris  Green  for  this  purpose  and  is  much  cheaper.  It  is  thoroughly 
reliable  in  killing  Cabbage  worms.  Currant  worms,  slugs,  Chiclken  lice,  etc.  Contains 
fungicides  also,  which  greatly  improve  the  health  and  vigor  of  the  plant.  More  of 
this  sold  than  any  other  poison  powder.  It  pays  to  keep  a supply  of  Slug  Shot  on  hand. 
Lightly  dusted  on,  it  rids  chickens,  sows,  and  calves  of  lice  and  other  vermin. 

Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid:  1 lb.  cartons,  35c  each.  By  express  or  freigbt,  not  pre- 
paid: 1 lb.  cartons,  25c  eaeb;  5 lb.  bag,  65c;  lO  lb.  bag,  $1.10;  25  lb.  bag,  $2.50;  125 
lbs.,  $12.00. 


BLACK  LEAF  40 

Destro.vs  sncb  insect  enemies  as  apbis 
(plant  lice),  tbrips,  leaf  boppers  on 

fruits,  vegetables,  flowers,  shrubs,  etc. 

“Black  Leaf  40’’  is  a concentrated 
solution  of  nicotine-sulphate.  It  is  a 

contact  insecticide.  it  kills  insects 

when  and  only  AA^hen 
brought  into  contact 

Avith  their  bodies.  It 
mixes  readily  with 

Avater,  does  not  clog 
the  spray  nozzles,  nor 
[ does  it  injure  foliage  if 
diluted  as  recommended. 

Poison — Cannot  be  sent  by  mail. 
Prices,  f.  o.  b.  .Jackson:  % lb., 
I$1.2.5— makes  40  to  50  gajjona 
spray.  2 lbs.,  .$3.50 — makes  150 
to  200  gallons  spra.v.  Full  direc- 
tions on  every  package. 


SULPHO-TOBACCO  SOAP 

For  Plants  and  Domestic  Animals 

Destroys  cabbage,  squash  and  potato 

bugs,  currant  worms,  lice,  green  fly, 
mealy  bug,  red  spider,  etc.  Sure  death 
to  all  plant  insects  in-door  and  out-of- 
doors.  Of  special  value  for  spraying 
shrubs,  fruit  trees  and  Adnes.  Produces 
luxuriant  roses  if  bushes  are  liberally 
sprayed  before  blooming  time.  Acts 
quickly  and  effectively  and  at  the  same 
time  it  is  a fertilizer. 

Very  effective  for  use  against  lice, 
fleas  and  many  other  parasites  on  domes- 
tic animals. 

3 oz.  Cake  makes  1 Vs  gallons  prepared 
solution,  12c;  postpaid,  15c. 

8 oz.  Cake  makes  4 gallons  prepared 
solution,  25o;  postpaid,  30c. 

10  lb.  Cake  makes  80  gallons  prepared 
solution,  by  express,  $3.25. 


EFFICIENT 


Sulpho 

Tobacco 

Plant  and  Animal 

Soap 


INSECTICIDE 


NOX-EM-KWICK  RAT  KILLER 

All  ready  prepared — no  bait  necessary.  Simply 
add  Avater  and  stir.  Not  a poison  but  certain 
death  to  rats  and  mice,  harmless  to  humans, 
poultry  and  other  animals.  Rats  and  mice  eat 
it  greedily,  then  hunt  AA’ater  and  die  outside. 
When  used  rats  and  mice  disappear;  you  seldom 
find  the  dead  ones.  They’re  gone.  That’s  all. 
It’s  cheap.  Guaranteed.  30c  per  pkg„  postpaid. 


KILL-EM-QUICK  GOPHER  POISON 

Means  no  more  Gophers  on  your  farm  to  help 

eat  up  the  profits.  A concentrated  chemical  in 
powder  form  all  ready  for  use,  with  a peculiar 
odor  that  is  A'ery  attractive  to  rodents.  Guaranteed 
to  kill  all  gophers,  squirrels  or  prairie  dogs  for 
not  more  than  1 cent  per  acre.  Certain  death. 
They  love  it.  Safest,  no  dangerous  mixing.  Sim- 
ply stir  into  moistened  oats  or  ground  feed. 
Cheapest.  Money -back  guarantee  on  each  package. 
6.5c  a pkg.,  postpaid  (enough  for  40  acres). 


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


Articles  the  Farmer  Needs  143 


AIDS  in  PLANT  GROWING,  POULTRY  RAISING  and  CANNING 


Stim>@-i»lanT 

An  AlI-the-Year  Fertilizer  for  Garden  and  House  Plants. 

Stim-U-Plant  is  the  most  effective  concentrated  fer- 
tilizer manufactured.  Tt  can  be  used  easily  and  profit- 
ably on  flowers,  shrubs,  vegetables,  fruits  and  orna- 
mental trees,  and  will  promote  more  rapid  growth  and 
earlier  maturity  than  any  other  grade  of  fertilizer.  The 
guaranteed  chemical  analysis  shows  11  per  cent  nitrogen, 
12  per  cent  phosphoric  acid,  15  per  cent  iDotash. 

It  comes  to  you  in  the  form  of  small  tablets,  wrapped 
in  waxed  paper.  A hundred  can  be  put  in  a drinking 
cup,  yet  they  are  so  highly  concentrated  that  each  tablet 
•contains  enough  food  to  feed  a large  plant  for  ten  days. 

There  is  absolutely  no  odor  nor  other  unpleasant  fea- 
ture about  them.  They  may  be  used  on  house  plants  of 
all  kinds — palms,  ferns,  bulbs,  fuchsias,  geraniums,  and 
other  indoor  bloomers. 

Stim-U-Plant  tablets  can  be  used  in  tablet  form,  or 
dissolved  in  water  at  the  rate  of  one  tablet  to  the  quart, 
or  four  to  the  gallon,  which  makes  a liquid  fertilizer  of 
just  the  right  strength.  Order  Stim-U-Plant  tablets 
wdth  your  seed  and  plant  order.  Price,  postpaid,  10 
tablets  foi-  20c;  30  for  30c;  100  for  85c;  1,000  for  .$3.75, 


Acts  as  a preventive  by  repelling  the  Ply  -wihich  lays 
the  eggs  from  w’hich  the  Maggots 
are  hatched  and  it  also  destroys 
Maggots  which  are  already  in 
the  soil.  While  intended  primarily 
as  a remedy  for  Root  Maggots,  it 
has  proved  very  effective  in  Tom- 
bating  Earth  Worms  and  Slugs  of 
all  kinds. 

The  ease  with  which  it  is  ap- 
plied is  just  one  more  attractive 
point  about  “Mag-O-Tite”.  It  is 
simply  sprinkled  in  and  over  the 
drills  when  seeding,  and  around 
the  roots  when  planting;  after 
plants  are  through  it  is  sprinkled 
around  and  alongside  of  them. 

It  is  not  injurious  to  Plant  Life 
in  any  way,  but  on  the  contrary  is 
a valuable  stimulant  and  fertilizer. 

2 lb.  pkg..,  35c,  or  prepaid  bj' 
parcel  post.  45c.  Not  prepaid,  4 
lbs.,  60c;  25  lbs.,  $2.50. 


FOR  MORE  PROFITS  FROM  POULTRY 


Avicol 

STOP  CHICKS  DITNG. — Not  only  for  White  Diarrhoea 
but  for  the  prevention  and  cure  .of  all  infectious  diseases 
of  chickens,  pigeons,  turkeys,  such  as  cholera,  roup,  colds, 
limberneck,  and  black  head.  A mild  oxidizing  agent  to 
be  used  in  the  drinking  water.  TT-ices,  mailed  to  your 
home:  Medium  size,  55c;  large  size,  $1.10,  (2%  times> 

medium  size.) 

Sodium  Fluoride 

KILLS  POTTLTKY  LICE. — The  U.  S.  Department  of 
Agriculture  recommends  this  powder  to  kill  poultry  lice. 
They  report  that  it  does  the  work  better  than  anything 
else,  killing  both  old  and  young  lice,  including  the  young 
which  come  from  the  eggs  present  on  the  fowl  a't  the 
time  of  treatment.  Price,  by  mail,  postpaid.  40e  per  pkg., 
(enough  to  treat  50  chickens). 


Don  Sung 

MAKES  HENS  LAY— POSITIVELY 
GUARANTEED.— Take  ten  hens, 
separate  them  from  the  others  and 
give  them  Don  Sung  for  one  month. 
Then  figure  your  eigg  yields.  Yoa 
will  find  that  Don  Sung  has  paid  for 
itself  and  paid  j'ou  a good  profit 
besides.  It  is  an  ideal  balanced  tonic 
and  regulator  for  .ayers. 

Get  Don  Sung  :or  your  hens  today 
and  start  them  laying.  It  will  pay 
you.  Price,  by  mail,  postpaid,  55e; 
large  size  (holds  three  times  the 
small) , $1.10, 


Poultry  raisers  now  buy  it  by  the 
box  of  12  packages.  Small  size,  $5.75  per  dozen;  laige 
size,  $11.75  per  dozen,  delivered. 


CANNING  AIDS 


Isbell’s  Cooker  Tray, 
other  pail  for  canning  purposes.  This  tray  is  just  the  thing  for  these_  cans. 
It  is  10%  inches  in  diameter.  The  upper  deck  and  guard  rail  is  3 inches 
above  the  tray;  swing  handles  for  raising  and  hanging  on  the  edge  of  can. 
Price,  delivered  to  you  by  mail  for  70c. 

ISBELL’S  COOKER  TRAY  FOR  BOILERS. 

Fits  any  No.  8 or  No'.  9 Wash  Boiler.  Holds  eight  fruit  jars,  1/2  gallon, 
quarts  or  pints.  Jars  do  not  touch  each  other,  preventing  breakage.  A very 
strong,  rigid  tray  that  will  not  rust.  No  separate  pieces  to  lose.  Upper 
deck  and  guard  rail  is  3 inches  above  tray.  When  cooking  is  completed,  the 
tray  -is  raised  and  hung  on  the  edge  of  the  boiler  by  the  handles 
then  readily  removed.  Delivered  for  85c, 


SAIE  FOOD  AND  MONEY  BY  CANNING. 

COLD  PACK  FRUIT  JAR  TONGS. 

Prevent  burning  fingers  and  luTken  jars.  These  new  tongs  are  not 
left  in  the  water'  during  the  rooking,  but  are  for  the  purpose  of  easily 
handling  the  jars — there^’ore  they  are  always  cool. 

The  jar  is  supported  from  under — the  heavier  the  jar  the  stronger  it 
is  held'  S’mnle  to  use,  safely  handles  jars  two  inches  under  boiling  water. 

Price,  30e  eacli  by  mail,  less  than  the  value  of  one  broken  jar  or  one 
burned  finger,  HANDY  BOILER  TRAY, 

Fits  any  No.  8 or  No.  9 Wash  Boiler,  Women  appreciate  the  convenience 
of  this  article  as  a help  in  canning  work  or  in  the  laundry.  You  will 
find  it  very  easv  to  lift  and  drain  from  the  boiler. 

For  canning  it  keeps  the  jars  from  resting  on  the 
bottom  of  the  boiler.  Price,  delivered 
to  yon  b,v  mail,  65c, 

MIDGET  COOKER  TRAY. 

Manv  housewives  find  it  very  con- 
venient to  use  a large  lard  can  or 


Jars  are 


Hall  “Cold  Pack”  Canner 


The  Hall  Canner  is  recommended  and  approved  by  the  Linited  States 
Government,  the  Housewives  League.  Good  Housekeeping  Institute,  Today’s 
Housewife,  the  New  York  Tribune,  besides  thousands  of  private  users  who 
have  saved  and  produced  a perfect  article  with  it. 

Canning  by  this  method  does  away  with  all  the  hardships  of  old  methods. 
Everything  goes  smoothly.  If  you  keep  the  results  in  your  mind’s  eye, 
canning  by  the  Hall  method  is  more  pleasure  than  work. 

The  Hall  Canner  is  strongly  made  of  gaJvanized  steel  (will  last  a score 
of  years).  It  has  a capacity  of  anywhere  from  1 pint  to  12  one-quart  jars 
of  any  style  or  make.  The  Hall  Cold  Pack  Canner  will  give  you  a complece 
canning  outfit  for  use  in  your  own  home.  Complete  directions  for  canning, 
with  order.  Price,  complete,  delivered  to  you,  $5.50. 


Mail’s  Cold  Pack  Canner 


STRAWBERRIES 

Isbell’s  Everbearing 


A MOXEV-AIAKIXG  INVESTMENT— THE  FAVORITE 
S31AEE  FR I IT. 

A great  flea)  has  lieen  written  and  said  tlie  past  few. 
years  about  a new  race  of  Strawberries  called  the  Fall 
01  Everbearing  type.  They  have  come  to  stay,  and  it 
is  only  a question  of  a short  time  before  they  will  be 
as  favorably  known  as  the  spring  fruiting  sorts;  they 
have  all  the  good  points  and  much  more  besides.  They 
bear  more  fruit  altogether  and  bear  it  at  a tiine  when 
Strawberries  are  not  coinnion  and  when  prices  are 
high. 

Everbearing  Strawberries  are  money  makers  on  a 
small  scale  as  well  as  for  the  large  grower.  Imagine 
having  strawberries  from  July  until  late  in  November 
— Strawberries  of  your  OAvn  growing,  on  the  Thanks- 
giving table. 

For  best  results  Everbearing  Strawberries  should  not 
be  allowed  to  bear  in  the 
spring’.  Go  over  the  plants 
and  pick  the  blossoms  off  once 
or  even  twice  and  later  crops  will  be  much 
lieavier.  Quality  is  unsurpassed,  size  is  good 
Cultural 


Isbell’s  Pride  of  Michigan 
Everbearing  Strawberry. 


Directions.  — 

Strawberries  are  not  hard 
to  grow  and  will  do  pret- 
ty well  in  any  good  gar- 
den soil.  If  it  is  warm 
and  sandy  and  rich,  so  much  the  better.  In  the  small  garden  the  plants 
may  be  set  at  18  inches  apart  each  way,  with  a path  every  few  row.9.  On 
a larger  scale  in  the  field  rows  should  be  3 or  4 feet  apart  and  plants  18 
inches  apart  in  the  rows.  Put  on  a light  covering  of  leaves  or  straw  in 
the  fall  after  the  ground  is  frozen,  removing  same  early  in  the  spring. 
When  your  plants  arrive,  place  in  receptacle  so  that  roots  alone  are  in 
water.  in  setting  out,  take  care  that  the  plants  are  set  with  the  crown 
just  at  the  surface.  Place  your  order  early. 

Isbell’s  Pride  of  Michigan 

Perfect  Flowwred  and  the  Hardiest  of  the  Everbearings. 

An  excellent  market  berry,  because  the  good  size, 'even  shape, 
smooth,  glossy  surface  and  rich  deep  red  color  combine  to  make 
it  exceedingly  attractive.  Has  that  “much  sought  for”  aromatic 
flavor  also.  Plant  is  .strong  growing  and  stands  hardest  win- 
ters. Although  under  good  conditions  plant  will  bear  from  June 
until  frost,  if  wanted  for  the  fall  market  especially  keep  the 
blossoms  pinched  off  until  three  or  four  weeks  before  fruit  is  wanted. 
Treated  this  way,  some  growers  have  had  yields  of  nearly  one  quart 
to  a plant  during  the  fall  from  plants  set  that  spring.  Prices;  Doz., 
C0c;«^3  for  $1.00;  100  for  $3.00,  prepaid. 


Superb 


Growers  and  dealers  alike»agree  that  the  Superb  is  one  of  the  best  all  arormd 
Everbearing  Strawberries.  Plants  large,  strong,  making  runners  very  freely. 
Big  yields  are  harvested,  one  grower  in  particular  stating  that  every  blossom, 
matured  a good  big  berry.  Color  a deep  red,  adds  to  its  attractiveness. 
Smooth  and  glossy,  making  a fine  market  display  or  table  dish. 

Superb  grows  a larger  berry  than  any  other  Everbearing  variety.  Blossom 
is  perfect.  Prices:  Doz.,  45c;  25  for  75c;  100  for  $2,25,  prei>aid. 


Alfalfa  92,  93 

Alsike  90 

Asparagus  ....  14.  79 

Accessories  . . 139-143 
Asters  ...  12,  108,  109 

Barley  83 

Beans,  Garden  3,  15-21 

Beans,  Soy  85 

Bedding  Plants.  136 

Beet  22,  23 

Blue  Grass  ......  98 

Books  139 

Borecole  38 

Broccoli  14 

Bromus  Inermis  . . 98 

Broom  Corn  89 

Brussels  Sprouts  . .14 

Buckwheat  84 

Bulbs  126-131 

Cabbage  ....  4,  25-29 

Caladiums  131 

Callas  131 

Ganna  110,  126 

Canning  Equip...  143 
Carnation  . . 110,  136 

Carrot  9,  30 

Cauliflower  ....  4,  31 

Celeriac  32,  39 

Celery  4,  32 

Chard,  Swiss...  2.3,38 

Chicory  38,  39 

Chives  57,  79 

Chrysanthemum 

111,  134 

'‘Mnnamon  Vine  13,  131 


ALOG  IN 

Glazing  Points  . . 139 
Gourds  ...  35,  62,  114 

Grass  Seeds  98 

Ground  Cherry  38,  75 
Hardy  Perennials 

125,  137 

Hedge  Plants  ....  137 

Herbs  78 

Horse  Radish  ....  79 

Hot  Bed  Sash  . . 139 


Hubam  Clover  96.  97 
Hydrangea  . . 136,  138 
Implements,  Farm 
and  Garden  140,  142 

Inoculation  94 

Insecticides  . . 142,  143 

Kale  38 

Kaffir  Corn  83 

Kohl  Rabi  37 

Fawn  Grass  104,  104A 

Leek  37 

Legume  Bacteria  . 94 
Lemon  Plant  ....  135 
Lettuce  ....  5,  44-46 

Lilies  131 

Madeira  Vine  ....  131 

Magotite  143 

Mangel  Wurzel  . . 24 

Millet  89 

Mushrooms  . . . 39,  62 

Muskmelon.  6,  7,  47-49 

Mustard  3 7 

Nasturtiums  116 

Novelty  Pages  . . 3-13 


DEX 

Oats  80-82 

Okra  37 

Onion  Seed  ....  53-57 

Onion  Sets  57 

Orange  Plant  ....  135 
Orchard  Grass  ...  98 

Peonies  130 

Pansies  12,  117,  118,  136 

Parsley  62 

Parsnip  62 

Peanuts  38,  62 

Peas.  Field  86 

Peas,  Garden  9,  58-61 

Pepper  63 

Pepper  Grass  38 

Petunia..  13,119,136 

Pie  Plant  79 

Plants,  Vegetable.  79 
Plants,  Flower  132-13S 
Pomegranate  ....  39 

Poppy  12,  118 

Potatoes  ....  105,  106 
Poultry  Supplies.  143 
Pumpkiri  ....  68,  87 

Radish  10,  64-67 

Rape  , 87 

Red  Top  98 

Rhubarb  79 

Roses  132,  13  3 

Rutabaga  78 

Rye,  Spring  . . 84,  87 

Sage  78 

Salsify  37 

Seed  Sowers.  140,  141 


Shrubs  137,  133 

•Sorghum  89 

Sorrel  39 

Speltz  8 4 

Spinach  ....  9,  10,  71 

Spirea  . 138 

Spraj^ers  142 

Squash  . . 5,  10,  69-71 

Strawberries  ....  144 

Strawflowers 124 

Sudan  Grass 88 

Sugar  Beet  24 

Sugar  Cane  ......  89 

Sunflower  87 

Sweet  Clover  . . 95  -97 
S.weet  Peas.  . 122,  123 

Swiss  Chard  38 

Teosinte  87 

Timothy  91,  98 

Tobacco  38 

Tomato.  . 9,  11,  72-76 

Tuberose  131 

Turnip  ....  10,  37,  38 

Vegetable  Oyster  . 37 
Vegetable  Plants  . 79 
Vegetable  Roots  . . 79 

Vetch,  Sand  86 

Vine  Peach  38 

Vines  (Plants)  ..137 
Waterrnelon  . 8,  60-52 
Wheat,  Spring  ....  84 
Witloof  Chicory  . . 39 

Wonderberry  89 

Zinnia  13,  126 


CAT 


Citron  ^2 

Clematis  137 

Climbing  Plants.  1^4 

Clover  90-97 

Collards  37 

Collections  35,  61,  132, 
134,  136 

Corn,  Field  ...  99-103 

Corn,  Salad  39 

Corn,  Sweet  5,  33-35 

Corn,  Pop  36 

Cosmos  ......  12,  111 

Cow  Peas  85 

Cress  38 

Cucumbers  . . 5,  40-43 

Cultivators  . . 140,  141 

Dahlla.s  113,  127 

Dandelion  37 

Dill  '<3 

Egg  Plant  37 

Endive  39 

Ensilage  Corn  . . . 103 
Farm  Seeds  . . 80-106 

Ferns  134 

Fertilizer,  Lawn..  104 

Field  Beans  21 

Field  Peas  . 86 

Flax  87 

Flower  Seeds  

12,  13.  107,-126 
Garden  Huckleberry  39 
Geranium  114,  135,  136 
Garden  Tools  140-142 
Gladiolus  Inside  front 
■cover,  12  8,  129 


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JACKSON,  MICH. 

CURRENT  PRICE  LIST 

April  1,  1922 


These  Prices  are  made  f.  o.  b.  Jack- 
son,  baffs  free,  and  are  subject  to 
cliange  without  notice. 


ISBSLL’S  CLOVBRS  and  ALFALFA — Northern  Grown 

2^buor  Quantity 


Medium  Red  Bell  Brand  99  pr  ct.  pure  .. 
Medium  Red  Jaxon  Brand  98^^^.'  pure  .. 

Mammoth,  Bell  Brand 

Alsike,  Beil  Brand. 

White  Blossom  Sweet  Clover,  Searched.. 
Yellow  Blossom  ' " 

Crimson  Clover 

Alfalfa,  Hardy  Mich.  Grown.  Bell  Brand 

Alfalfa— Hardy  Dakota  Bell  Brand 

Alfalfa,  Idaho  grown,  Bell  Brand 

Alfalfa— Grimm,  certified 

Liscom  Alfalfa 

Cossack  Alfalfa,  certified 

Hubam,  New  Annual  White  Sw't  Clover 

(Mich.  Grown,  Certified) 1. 

White  Dutch  Clover 


16.60 
13.60 
6 76 
8.25 


15.26 
16  25 
13  26 


Lb.  10  1b.  251b.  100  lb 


61bs 
crops,  such  as 


BELL  BRAND  INOCULATION—Use  it  on  all  Lei 
C'lovers,  Alfalfa,  Vetch,  Soy  Beans  and  Cow.  Peas.  Increases  yield  and 
proves  soil.  1 Bottle  sutBcicnt  for  30  lbs.  of  seed,  00c  postpaid.  Large 


bs.  of  seed,  $1.76  each  postpaid. 

TIMOTHY  AND  ALSIKE 


Mixed 


Bell  Brand  pure tl.20  *3  90 

CLOVER-GRASS  MIXTURES 

10  lbs  50  lbs 

Permanent  Hog  Pasture  Mixture 12.40  811.60 

Quick  Results  Clover  Grass  Mixture.  ..  2.26  10.60 

Permanent  Pasture  Mixture.  Page  92: 

No.  1,  for  average  soils 2.50  11.50 

No.  2,  for  high,  dry  and  gravelly  soil..  2.76  13.00 

No.  3.  for  moist  and  rich  soils 2.76  13.00 

No.  4,  for  top  seeding  on  marshes  or 

swamps.  “ ■ 


Permanent  Meadow  Mixture,  Page  92:.. 

No.  5,  for  medium  soils 

No.  6.  for  high,  dry,  gravelly  soils 

For.  7,  for  moist  and  > 


11.50 

13.00 

13.00 


MISCELLANEOUS  GRASSES 

10  lbs.  50  lbs. 

Meadow  Fescue. $3.00  814.50 

Orchard  Grass,  Fancy  Grade 2 50  12.00 

Kentucky  Blue  Grass.  Fancy  Grade 5 50  26. GO 

Canadian  Bine  Grass.  Fancy  Grade 4.25  20.50 

Red  Top,  Fancy  Solid  Seed  2.75  13.75 

Perennial  Rye  Grass  (14  lbs.  to  bu) 1.60  6.26 

Bromus  inermis 2.40  11.50 


MILLET  ^ 

White  Wonder,  bu.  50  lbs 8 

Common,  bu.  60  lbs 

Golden,  formerly  German,  bu.  60  lbs 

Hungarian,  bu.  48  lbs 

Japanese,  bu.  32  lbs 

New  Siberian,  bu.  50  lbs 

MISCELLANEOUS  FARM  SEEDS 


82.50  84.60 

3.25  6.00 

6.26  10.00 


20-26  lb 
.30-26  lb 
20-25  lb 


60  lbs 
22Ibti 
26  lbs 
30  lb9 
10  lbs 
46  lbs 
60  lbs 
Quantity 


40  lbs 
40  lbs 
40  lbs 


Quantity 
per  acre 
15  lbs 

60-75  lbs 


Cane,  Early  Amber,  for  fodder 8. 

C^ne,  Early  Amber,  for  Sorghum 

Broom  Corn,  Imp.  Evergreen 

Kaffir  Corn.  White 10  . 80  3.25  6.00 

Kaffir  Sorghum.  Schrocks 16  . 80  3.25  6.00 

Sunflower,  Mammoth  Russian .20  1.00  4.26  8.00 

Tcoeinte 1.00  8.00  30.00  69.00 

Giant  Spurry 35  2.50  10.00 

Flax 26  1.00  4.00  7.50 

POTATOES 

Extra  select  Northern-grown  seed  stocks.  If  wanted  in  paper- 
lined  barrels,  add  40c  to  the  quoted  price;  baskets  holding  from 
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8 lbs 
6]bs 
10  lbs 


Early  Eureka 

Irish  Cobbler 

Early  Triumph 

Early  Six  Weeks 

Early  Ohio 

Early  Rose 

Late  Petoskey.  oerufied.. 

Rural  New  York. 

Carman  No.  3 

Green  Mountain.. 


601b 

88.00 

2.76 

3.00 

2.76 

2.60 

2.60 

2.65 

2.36 

2.35 

2.60 


375  lbs 
400  |bs 
400  lbs 
400  lbs 
400  lbs 
400  lbs 
400  lbs 
400  lbs 


FIELD  CORN 

Bags  FREE. 


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IsbelPs  First  Choice 

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Pride  of  Michigan 

Duncan’s  Yellow  Dent- 
Michigan  White  Dent.„ 
Silver  King.. 

White  Cap  '■ 

Heid’sYcii. 

Pride  of  ihe  North.. 
Improved  Learning.. 
Flint  Varietiea— 


2Vibuor  Quan 
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4qts 


Early  Yellow  Prolific 

Ensilage  Corn- 
Improved  Learning  Ensilage.. 
Learning  Ensilage. 


Golden  Eureka... 

Colossal  Yellow 

Early  Sweet  Fodder 

Evergreen  Sweet  Fodder- 


New  Wonder 

BARLEY 

Wisconsin  Pedigree 


5 12-20qts 
60I2-20qis 
40  12-20qts 


90  16>20qts 
12-20qts 
4qts 


Champion  Beardless ,76 

Oderbucker  (Wisconsin  No.  65) .40 

Michigan  White  Hulless .76 

Michigan  Black  Smooth  Awn 60 

OATS  pit  bu 

New  Wolverine  (certified) $.50  81. 6( 

New  Wolverine,  not  certified .45  1 3i 

Great  Wasa 50  I.6I 

College  Wonder,  certified 45  1.8 

Johnson... .35  1.1 

Swedish  Select.  Canadian  Grown .40  1.2 

Worthy .40  1.1 

Bumper  Crop .46  1.3 

WHEAT  and  RYE 

New  Marquis  Sprine  Wheat 76  2 

Sprini:  Rye 70  2. 

BUCKWHEAT 

Silver  Hull 8.40  81. 

Japanese  40  1. 

Michigan  Hybrid .40  1. 

BEANS— FIELD 

IsboH’sExtra  Sel.  Imp.  Mich.  Pea  Beans 81.00  8^ 

Pea  Beans  (Michigan  grown) ftO  4 

New  Robust — — 1.10  f 

White  Marrow  or  Mountain  ^an 1.10  6 

White  Kidneys 1.10  6 

Red  Kidneys 1.00  4 

FIELD  PEAS  p„. 

Isbell’s  Heavy  Cropper ^$1.10  3.7 

Canada  Field 1.00  3. 5' 

Mixed  Peas  for  Fodder 90  3.21 

Balanced  Ration  Pea  Mixture 90  3.2 

BEANS— SOJA  OR  SOY 

ItG  San  or  Early  Yellow 

Early  Brown . 

Mammoth  Yellow 

Hollybrook 

Manchu 

cow  PEAS 

Michigan  Favorite 

Whippoorwill 

New  Era 


per  bu. 
81.46 
1.25 


2bu 


10.00  ISqts 

10.00  2eQts 

10.00  28  qts 

9.00  28  qts 

bu  or  Quantity 


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3.50 

8.50 
8.50 
8.50 
8.60 


83.40 

8.40 

3.66 


8.25 

3.26 
3.26 


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Broadcast  bu 
83.26 
3.25 


RAPE 


l-lb  10-Ibs  60-lb9  100-lbs 
.15  1.29  6.60  10.00 
.16  1.10  6.00  9.60 


Dwarf  Essex  (True  Holland  Wide  Leaf)  — 

Dwarf  Essex.  Japan  Grown 

SAND.  WINTER  OR  HAIRY  VETCH 

Best  Quality 8.36  81.78  88.00  16.09 

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Michigan  Grown  (40  lb  to  bu) ••40  •1.46  W.SS  2 Bu 

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The  First  Step  to  Better  Crops 

ORDER  ISBELL’S  SEEDS 

Am  They  Grow — Their  Fame  Grows 

S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO^  Jackson,  Michigem 

FOR  FULL  INSTRUCTIONS  ABOUT  ORDERING,  SEE  INSIDE  FRONT  COVER  OF  ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 

S.  M.  Isbell  & Co.  give  no  warranty,  express  or  implied,  as  to  description,  purity,  productiveness,  or  any  other  matter,  of  any  seeds  or  bulbs  they  send  out, 
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Isbell’s  Specialty  Collection 


Isbell’s 

Golden 

Hearts 

Melons^ 


Isbell’s  Golden  Hearts 
Muskmelon 

Of  Finest  Quality — Just  the  Kig^ht  Size 
WON  ITS  FAVOR  THROUGH 
ITS  FLAVOR 

This  great  muskmelon  is  the 
result  of  careful  “crossing”  and 
patient,  painstaking  work  in 
selecting  by  a well-known  melon 
grower  of  Michigan. 

Golden  Hearts  is  a 
medium  early  melon, 
and  ripens  6 to  8 
days  ahead  of  our 
Selected  Osage.  The 
flesh  is  thick,  very 
tender  and  of  a beautiful  golden, 
salmon  color.  It  is  of  excellent 
flavor'j  being  very  sweet  and 
delicious.  It  ripens  clear  to  the 
skin.  The  melons  are  well 
ribbed,  and  are  covered  with  a den 
netting  of  grayish  color.  The  frui 
are  nearly  round,  and  average  a little 
more  than  5 inches  in  diameter  and 
weigh  about  one  pound  and  three- 
quarters  apiece.  The  melons  grow 
very  uniform  in  size  and  the  vines  are 

very  productive.  Isbell’s  Golden  Hearts  is  an  excellent 
shipper,  and  is  so  good  that  the  hotel  trade  especially 
inquires  for  them,  taking  all  they  can  get.  Ripe  fruits 
in  70  days.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.50, 
prepaid. 

Isbell’s  Perfected  Davis  Perfect 
Cucumber 

Its  Beautiful  Color  and  Quality  Attract  the  Buyers. 

Unequalled  for  Market  Garden  and  Greenhouse. 

Gardeners  will  be  pleased  to  find  that  our  Perfected 
Davis  Perfect  has  entirely  overcome  any  fault  the  original 
strain  of  Davis  Perfect  had  in  being  too  necky.  To  over- 
come these  defects  we  began  making  special  selections 
several  years  ago  by  going  over  our  fields 
and  staking  specimens  which  were  perfect  at 
their  slicing  stage.  This  was  continued  for 
four  years,  and  resulted  in  our  “Perfected” 
strain.  Every  fruit  holds  its  fine  cylindrical 
shape  clear  to  the  stem  end.  By  using  our 
Perfected  strain  a crop  can  be  produced  out- 
doors which  cannot  he  distinguished  from  greenhouse 
stock.  At  fairs  in  Michigan  last  year,  our  Perfected 
Davis  Perfect  was  given  first  place  many  times.  Splendid 
for  the  home  garden  as  a slicer.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  30c;  % 
lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.00,  prepaid. 

’ ISBELL’S  SPECIALTY  COLLECTION 

We  want  everyone  who  receives  this  catalog  to  plant 
the  splendid  varieties  listed  on  this  page  and  shown  in 
natural  colors  on  the  reverse  page.  You  will  be  more 
than  pleased  and  we  will  be  certain  of  repeat  orders  be- 
cause of  the  merit  of  these  Isbell  introductions. 

The  entire  list  of  five  superb  Vegetables,  1 packet  each, 
for  50c,  postpaid. 


SEE  COLORED  ILLUSTRATIONS  ON  REVERSE  SIDE 

Isbell’s  have  introduced  many  new  and  valuable  varieties  of  vege- 
tables, some  of  which  have  become  standard  sorts  and  can  now  be 
found  listed  in  most  seed  catalogs,  AVe  grow  them  on  a large  scale 
here  in  Michigan  for  other  seed  houses. 

The  Collection  here  offered  comprises  what  w^e  believe  to  be  our 
best  introductions — vegetables  that  are  much  superior  in  quality  and 
yield  to  other  existing  varieties  of  the  same  class.  If  you  want  the 
BEST,  plant  Isbell’s  Specialty  Collection.  We  gxiarantee  satisfaction, 
but  you  will  be  more  than  satisfied  with  these  splendid  sorts. 

Isbell’s  Wonder  Wax  Beans 

Brings  Highest  Market  Prices — Is  a Wonderfully  Heavy 
Yielder — Nearly  Rust  Proof — Stringless  and  Tender. 

Wonder  Wax  belongs  to  the  flat  podded  class  and  groAVs 
a strong  plant,  18  inches  high  and  two  feet  across.  It  is 
well  loaded  with  pods,  five  to  seven  inches  long;  slim,  flat, 

plump,  handsome  and  meaty,  of  a clear  waxy  yellow  color. 

As  to  quality  the  pods  are  tender,  brittle  and  of  fine  texture.  We  claim 
this  is  the  earliest  wax-podcled  bean,  earlier  even  than  the  well-known 
Black  Wax.  A bountiful  yielder,  in  bearing  for  a long  season,  it  is 
an  ideal  bean  for  the  home  and  market  gardener.  It  seems  determined 
to  yield  a crop  in  good  weather  or  bad.  Pkt.,  1,5c;  lb.,  40c,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid:  3 lbs.,  90c;  10  lbs.,  $2.75;  25  lbs.,  $5.50. 

Isbell’s  Michigan  Red  Wonder  Tomato 

The  Most  Productive  Second  Early  Tomato. 

MICHIGAN  RED  AA^ONDER  ripens  right  after  Earlibell  and  ahead 
of  Chalk's  Jew'el.  Just  three  months  from  the  planting  of  the  seed,  it 
is  ready  for  the  market.  Por  the  home  garden  it 
is  a winner. 

IMICHIGAN  RED  WONDER  will  give 
you  more  baskets  of  choice  fruits  per  acre 

than  any  other  va- 
riety. Even  under 
adverse  conditions  it 
yields  a good  crop — 

500  baskets  and 
better  per  a^cre. 

MICHIGAN  RED 
AA’ONDEK  is  the  best  medium 
early  variety  for  canners.  It  is 
about  three  weeks  earlier  than 
Stone,  five  days  to  a week  ear- 
lier than  Chalk’s  Jewel  and  is 
larger  and  also  has  finer  flesh 
than  the  latter.  One  prominent 
Ohio  canner  who  has  been  grow- 
ing for  years  and  years  says, 
“The  Michigan  Red  Wonder  is 
he  very  best  early  Tomato  for  mar- 
:et  and  canning.”  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz., 
;0c;  oz.,  50c;  % lb.,  $1.75;  lb.,  $6.00, 
jrepaid. 


Michigan  Red  AVonder  Tomato. 


Isbell’s  Perfection 
White  Tip  Radish 


The  Alost  Attractive  Bunching  Radish  on  the  Market. 

Ours  is  a carefully  selected  strain  of  this 
valuable  and  popular  variety.  For  several 
years  Isbell’s  have  been  making  special  selec- 
tions until  w’e  could  say  that  we  have  the  best 
strain  now  in  the  market.  The  upper  part 
of  these  radishes  being  a beautiful  carmine- 
red — the  bottoms  a snow-white.  Isbell’s  Per- 
fection AA^hite  Tip  is  an  extra  early  radish,  and  is  very 
crisp  and  tender.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  50c;  lb., 
$1.60,  prepaid. 


Isbell’s  Perfected  Davis  Perfect  Cucumber. 


i Specialty^ 

LOLLECTIDN 


Isbell’s  Perfection  Radish  . . . . iOc 

Isbell’s  Early  Wonder  Wax  Bean  . . 15c 

Isbell’s  Perfected  Davis  Perfect  Cucumber  15c 
Isbell’s  Golden  Hearts  Muskmelon  . 15c 

Isbell’s  Michigan  Red  Wonder  Tomato  . 15c 


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