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Do  not  assume  content  reflects  current 
scientific  knowledge,  policies,  or  practices. 


CUCUMBER  PKT.  /Of.,  OZ>  /&<£ POSTPA/O 


r FREE  ^ 
FLOWER  SEEDS 


Four  packets  free  with  every  order 
for  50  cts.  or  more 


Every  home  is  better  off  with  at  least  a few  flowers  about 
it,  and,  in  the  South,  where  flowers  of  one  kind  or  another  fl;;,. 
will  grow  the  year  round,  there  should  be  more  of  them  grown. 

I get  a lot  of  satisfaction  in  giving  away  each  year  thousands  % 
% of  pounds  of  Choice  Flower  Seeds  free,  and  there  is  no  excuse 
A for  any  Southern  home  being  without  flowers  when  they  may 
be  obtained  without  cost.  This  season  my  offer  includes 
llltj  four  packets  of  Selected  Flower  Seeds  FREE  with  every 
"11%  order  amounting  to  50  cts.  or  over.  Here  are  the  varie- 
\ ties  as  illustrated,  and  please  don’t  ask  for  any 
v changes:  (1)  Adonis,  red;  (2)  Morning  Glory, 
'■  mixed;  (3)  Candytuft,  white;  (4)  Calendula. 

Cultural  directions  are  on  each  packet. 


Please  Do  Not  Write  In  Above  Space 


! Seed  Order  Blank 

B 

Nursery  Order  Blank  in  Back  of  Catalog 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans,  La. 


FORWARD  BY 


(State  here  if  wanted  by  Mail,  Express  or  Freight) 


Extra  Order 
Blanks  and 
Envelopes 
sent  upon 
Application 


NOTICE— 


BE  SURE  TO  FILL  OUT  THESE  BLANKS  PLAINLY.  The  more  careful  you 
are  in  filling  out  the  following  blanks  plainly  and  correctly,  the  more  certain  you  are 
of  receiving  your  order  promptly  and  satisfactorily. 


Name . . . 
Postoffice 


Write  very  plainly,  please 


I 


County 

State 

Express  and  Freight  Station 

Name  of  Town  where  you  get  your  Express  or  Freight 


What  Railroad 

Street  and  Number P.  0.  Box  Number 

R.  F.  D Rural  Delivery  Route  Box  No 


Date. 


Amount  Enc. 


19.. 


PLEASE  DON’T  WRITE  IN 
THIS  SPACE 


SPRING  1922 


NON-WARRANTY — Chris.  Reuter  gives  no  warranty,  express  or  implied,  as  to  description,  quality,  productiveness,  or  any  other  matter  of 
seeds,  bulbs,  plants  or  trees  he  sends  out,  and  will  not  be  responsible  in  any  way  for  the  crop.  If  the  purchaser  does  not  aceept  the  goods  on 
these  terms  they  are  at  once  to  be  returned  and  if  the  money  has  been  paid  for  them,  it  will  be  refunded.  ^ _ 

Have  I your  permission  to  substitute  equal  or  better  in  nearest  variety  I can  supply  if  out  of  variety  ordered? 

If  I can  give  you  better  service  by  shipping  prepaid  express  instead  of  price  postpaid,  may  I do  so? 


Don’t  bother  about  what  the  express  or  freight  charges  will  cost  on  small  packets,  ounces  and  pounds  of  garden  seed,  for  I pay  all  express  and 
mail  charges  for  garden  seed  listed  in  my  catalog  in  these  quantities. 


NUMBER 

QUANTITY 

NAMES  OF  SEEDS,  ETC.,  WANTED 

Clerk 

Check 

Col. 

Price 

' 

. 

Amount  carried  forward 

TOTAL 

FREE  FLOWER  SEEDS  WITH  EVERY  SEED  ORDER 


NOTICE:  If  your  order  amounts  to  $2.00  or  more,  and  you  wish  a copy  of  Reuter’s  valuable  Book,  “How  to  Grow,  Pack  and  Ship  Vegetables 
for  Profit,”  be  sure  to  put  an  (x)  in  this  space.  Q 


NUMBER 

QUANTITY 

NAMES  OF  SEEDS,  ETC.,  WANTED 

Clerk 

Check 

Co!. 

Price 

Amount  brought  forward 

TOTAL 

NOTE — Have  You  Forgotten  Anything? 


ORDER  $2*00 
WORTH  OF 

SEED  AMD 
GET  THIS 
B0©§€ 

FREE! 


Help 
To  You 


THE  SOUTH'S  GREATEST  GARDEN  GIIK 


FLOWER  SEEDS  FREE! 

It  has  been  my  custom,  for  years,  to  give  to  my  good  cus- 
tomers a collection  of  Flower  Seeds  free  and,  judging  by  the 
multitude  of  letters  that  come  to  my  desk  each  season,  this 
modest  gift  is  very  much  appreciated.  This  custom  is  just  my 
way  for  showing  appreciation  for  the  orders  sent  to  me,  and, 
incidentally,  it  permits  me  to  place  flower  seeds  in  homes 
where  they  might  not  otherwise  be  planted.  Flowers  about 
the  home  place  add  a cheerfulness  and  beauty  obtained  in 
no  other  way,  and  I want  each  and  every  customer  to  take 
advantage  of  my  after.  Remember — with  each  order  for  seeds  (plant 
orders  not  IncSuded)  amounting  to  56c  or  more,  I will  also  Include 
ABSOLUTELY  FREE  FOUR  PACKETS  OF  FLOWER  SEEDS  (my 
selection),  grown  especially  for  me  and  adapted  to  the  South. 


S am  anxious  to  obtain  the  names  and  correct  postoffice  addresses  of  a number  of  your  friends  and  acquaintances  who  are  farmers  and  ; 
gardeners  who  you  think  would  be  interested  in  receiving  my  Catalog.  1 am  extremely  anxious  that  this  list  be  made  absolutely  correct  so  far  as  ; 
postoffice,  name  and  rural  route  is  concerned,  and  in  order  that  you  may  use  care  in  compiling  same,  I will  give  you  FREE  an  assortment  of  FOUR  : 
of  my  choice  strains  of  PEERLESS  VEGETABLE  SEEDS,  my  selection  for  garden  use,  if  you  will  fill  out  the  blank  below  and  send  it  with  an  ; 
order  for  Seed  or  other  articles  selected  from  my  Catalog.  ; 


NAMES 

POSTOFFICE 

R.  F.  D. 

COUNTY 

STATE 

To  CHRIS.  REUTER,  Seedsman,  New  Orleans,  La.— The  above  list  of  names  is  oorrect. 


Please  sign  your  name  and  address  here:, 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


GENERAL  DIRECTIONS  to  MY  CUSTOMERS 


By  carefully  observing  the  following  directions, 
mistakes  and  misunderstandings  wiil  be  very  largely 
avoided: 

HOW  TO  ORDER — Please  be  careful  to  sign  your 
Name,  Post  Office,  Rural  Route,  and  State  on  every 
order.  Be  sure  to  tell  us  your  nearest  express  office, 
should  you  desire  the  seed  forwarded  by  express:  if  by 
freight,  your  railroad  station,  also  preferable  routing; 
or,  if  by  boat,  your  landing,  and  the  name  of  boat,  if 
possible.  WRITE  PLAINLY. 

ORDER  EARLY — It  will  greatly  facilitate  ship- 
ments if  orders  are  sent  in  early.  We  aim  to  ship  all 
orders  the  same  day  they  are  received,  and  our  mail- 
order department  has  a capacity  for  more  than  1,500 
orders  daily,  but  sometimes  it  is  impossible  during  the 
rush  season. 

CASH  WITH  ORDER — Customers  will  please 
remit  when  ordering.  If  goods  are  wanted  C.  O.  D.,  25 
per  cent,  or  one-fourth  of  the  amount,  must  accompany 
the  order.  No  plants  shipped  C.  O.  D. 

HOW  TO  SEND  MONEY— Remittances  should 
be  made  by  post  office  money  orders,  express  money 
oiders,  drafts  or  checks  on  New  Orleans  or  New  York.  Where  it  is  not  possible 
to  obtain  these,  the  letter  should  be  registered.  In  all  cases  where  the  order  for 
seed  amounts  to  one  dollar  or  more,  the  cost  of  post  office  or  express  money  order, 
or  cost  of  registering  the  letters  from  places  that  are  not  money  order  offices,  may 
be  deducted  from  the  amount  of  the  order. 

STAMPS — On  orders  of  seeds  where  the  amount  is  less  than  50  cents,  we  will 
accept  stamps  in  good  condition  (one  and  two-cent  stamps  preferred)  the  same  as 
cash,  but  we  would  ask  those  remitting  stamps  to  wrap  them  in  oiled  paper,  if 
possible,  to  prevent  their  sticking  together  or  to  the  order. 

SEEDS  POSTPAID  BY  PARCEL  POST — Please  bear  in  mind  that  the  prices 
given  in  this  catalog  include  delivery  on  all  seeds  by  packet,  ounce,  quarter-pound, 
pound,  two  pounds,  five  pounds  and  ten  pound  lots,  unless  otherwise  specified. 


Send  us  the  amount  named  in  this  catalog,  and  we 
guarantee  safe  delivery  by  postpaid  parcel  post  in 
these  quantities.  This  does  not  include  pecks  and 
bushels. 

PRICES  SUBJECT  TO  CHANGE— This  catalog 
is  printed  in  October  and  November  and  the  market 
on  many  items  of  garden  and  field  seeds  has  not  yet 
been  established.  Consequently  prices  on  those  items 
indicate  value  at  the  time  these  pages  are  printed. 
Orders  will  be  filled,  if  at  all  possible — at  prices  printed 
in  this  book,  but  ALL  PRICES  ARE  SUBJECT  TO 
CHANGE  WITHOUT  NOTICE 

NON-WARRANTY  — Chris.  Reuter  does  not 
give,  and  his  agents  and  employees  are  forbidden  to 
give  any  warranty,  express  or  implied,  as  to  description, 
quality,  productiveness,  or  any  other  matter  of  any 
seeds,  bulbs,  plants,  etc.,  he  sends  out  and  he  will  not 
be  any  way  responsible  for  the  crop.  If  the  purchaser 
does  not  accept  the  goods  on  these  terms,  they  are  to  be 
returned  at  once,  and  if  the  money  has  been  paid 
for  them,  it  will  be  refunded.  NO  RESPONSIBLE 
SEEDSMAN  GIVES  ANY  WARRANTY. 

TESTED  SEEDS — We  test  all  our  seeds  before  sending  them  to  our  customers, 
and  should  they  fail  to  grow,  if  promptly  and  properly  tested  by  customers,  we 
will  replace  the  same  amount  or  give  value  in  others.  We  cannot  afford,  know- 
ingly, to  send  out  seeds  doubtful  as  to  vitality  or  purity,  and  you  cannot  get  any 
better  stocks  of  any  seedsman,  even  though  he  deceitfully  professes  to  war- 
rant seeds. 

A guarantee  from  an  irresponsible  seedsman  is  of  no  value  whatever.  If 
we  should  warrant  or  guarantee  seeds  in  any  way,  we  could  be  held  respon- 
sible for  the  failure  of  the  crop,  regardless  of  cause,  and  this  is  a responsibility 
we  can-  not  and  will  not  accept.  Crops  are  dependent  for  success  or  failure 
on  so  many  things  besides  seed  that  it  is  impossible  for  us  to  give  any  warranty 
or  guarantee. 


Our  Seeds  Are  Tested — 

We  have  a modern  testing  laboratory,  with  the 
latest  equipment,  in  charge  of  a trained  analyst, 
and  also  protect  ourselves  and  customers  with 
soil  tests.  Every  lot  of  seed  that  enters  our 
establishment  is  tested  thoroughly  and  regu- 
larly. We  do  not,  under  any  circumstances, 
send  out  old,  low-germinating  seed.  We  know 
accurately  the  germinating  power  of  every 
variety  or  kind  that  we  supply  and  maintain 
these  records  at  all  times.  When  complaints 
reach  us,  as  they  sometimes  do,  about  seed 
that  does  not  grow,  we  know  that  soil,  weather 
or  poor  planting  conditions  are  directly  respon- 
sible, and  not  the  seed.  We  do  our  testing  for 
our  own  protection  as  well  as  for  our  customers. 


Alphabetical  Index  for  REUTER’S  1922  SPRING  Catalog 


VEGETABLE  SEED 

Page 


Artichoke 4 

Asparagus  Seed 4 

Artichoke,  Ground 66 

Asparagus  Roots 4-32 

Beans 4-5—6-7—33 

Bean  Collection 2 

Beets,  Garden 8-33 

Beets,  Stock 8 

Brussels  Sprouts 8 

Bioccoli 8 

Borecole,  or  Kale 10 

Chinese  or  “Celery"  Cabbage 10 

Collards ^ 10 

Corn  Salad 8 

Cabbage 9-10-34 

Cauliflower 11 

Carrots 11 

Celery 11 

Celeriac 11 

Chervil 11 

Corn,  Sweet  or  Sugar 12 

Cucumbers 13-14-34 

Celery  Lettuce 15 

Cantaloupes 16-17-36 

Chayote 32 

Casaba  Melons 17 

Eggplants 14-34 

Endive 14 

Fennel,  Italian 8 

* 

Heibs 32 

Irish  Potatoes 26 

Italian  Fennel 8 

Jerusalem  Artichokes 66 

Kohlrabi 11 

Kale,  or  Borecole 10 

Lettuce 15 

Leeks 21 

Mangel  Wurzels 8 

Mustard 21 

Mirilton 32 

Muskmelons 16-17-36 


Page 

Okra  or  Gumbo 21 

Onions 22 

Onion  Plants 32 

Pe-Tsai,  Chinese  Cabbage 10 

Popcorn 12 

Parsley 21 

Parsnips 21 

Peas,  Garden 23-24-37 

Peppers 25-37 

Potatoes,  Irish 26 

Pumpkins 26 

Radishes 27-36 

Romaine  Cos 15 

Roquette 21 

Roots,  Vegetable 32 

Rutabagas 31 

Swiss  Chard 8 

Sugar  Beets 8 

Sugar  Corn 12 

Sweet  Corn 12 

Sorrel 21 

Salsify 21 

Squash 28-38 

Spinach 27 

Tobacco 24 

Tomatoes 29-30-36 

Turnips 31-38 

Turnip  Collection 2 

Vegetable  Collections 

Page  2-3  and  3rd  cover 

Vegetable  Pears 32 

Vegetable  Plants 32 

Vegetable  Roots 32 

Watermelons 18-19-20-35 

Wondermelon 18 

Watermelon  Collections 18 


FIELD  SEED 

Alfalfa 64 

Beans,  Soy 68 

Beans,  Velvet 69 

Beggar  Weed 65 

Beets,  Stock 8 

Buckwheat 65 

Broom  Corn 62 

Cane,  Sugar 62 

Cane,  Japanese  Sugar 68 


Copyright  1922  Chris. 


Page 

Chufas 66 

Clover 64 

Clover,  Japan 64 

Cotton 60-61 

Corn 56-57-58-59 

Corn,  Davis  Prolific 56 

Corn,  Broom 62 

Corn,  Kaffir 63 

Corn,  Jerusalem 63 

Cowpeas 69 

Egyptian  Wheat 63 

Earth  Almonds 66 

Feterita 63 

Field  Peas 69 

Giant  Beggar  Weed 65 

Grass,  Napier 68 

Grasses 67 

Hubam  Clover 64 

Japanese  Sugar  Cane 68 

Jerusalem  or  Ground  Artichokes. . . 66 

Kaffir  Com 63 

Lespedeza 64 

Millets 66 

Milo  Maize 63 

Mung  Beans 68 

Napier  Grass 68 

Peanuts 65 

Peas,  Field 69 

Peas,  Cow 69 

Rape 65 

Rhodes  Grass 67 

Rice,  Upland 65 

Shallu 63 

Sorghums 62-63 

Sugar  Cane 62 

Sunflower 65 

Soy  Beans 68 

Stock  Beets 8 

Sudan  Grass 67 

Upland  Rice 65 

Velvet  Beans 69 


. All  Rights  Reserved. 


, Page 

MISCELLANEOUS 


Aspargus  Roots 4-32 

Bird  Seed 66 

Bulbs 47-48  aud  4th  cover 

Cabbage  Plants 32 

Chrysanthemum  Plants 53 

Climbing  Vines 50 

Evergreens 50 

Fertilizers 72 

Ferns 51 

Flower  Seeds . 39-40-41-42-43-44-45-46 

Free  Flower  Seeds 2nd  cover 

Flowering  Bulbs. . . . 47-48  and  4th  cover 
Fungicides 70 

Geranium  Plants 53 

Herb  Seed 32 

Horse-Radish  Roots 32 

Hedges 51 

Insecticides 70 

Mulford  Cultures 72 

Onion  Sets 22 

Onion  Plants 32 

Palms 52 

Pie  Plant  or  Rhubarb  Roots 32 

Plants 49-50-51-52-53-54-55 

Plants,  Vegetable 32 

Roses 54-55 

Shrubs 49 

Sprayers 71 

Seeders 71 

Vegetable  Plants 32 

Vines,  Climbing 50 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Tlict  4-rtr  Varrl  This  is  an  unusual  vafue  andasplendid  assortment  for  the  home  garden. 

H1C  LKttli  J,  <11  KM  VJalUCll  It  is  marie  up  of  my  choicest  varieties  of  vegetable  seeds  and  the  packets 
are  filled  from  the  same  stoeks  that  supply  my  critical  market  gardener  trade.  The  varieties  are  those  thoroughly  adapted  to  the  South  and  for 
home  gardening.  Here  are  the  15  different  sorts — and  please  don’t  ask  me  to  make  changes  or  alterations  in  the  collection,  for  I cannot  do  so. 
1 Pkt.  Beans,  Black  Valentine  1 Pkt.  Cantaloupe,  Genuine  Rockyford  1 Pkt.  Onion,  Yellow  Bermuda 

1 Pkt.  Beets,  Extra  Early  Eclipse  1 Pkt.  Collards,  Georgia  or  Southern  1 Pkt.  Radish,  Early  Scarlet  Turnip  White-Tipped 

1 Pkt.  Carrot,  Danvers  Half  Long  1 Pkt.  Mustard, .Giant  Southern  Curled  1 Pkt.  Pepper,  Royal  King 

1 Pkt.  Cabbage,  Charleston  Wakefield  1 Pkt.  Watermelon,  Genuine  Rattlesnake  1 Pkt.  Squash,  Earliest  White  Bush 

I Pkt.  Cucumber,  Evergreen  White  Spine  I Pkt.  Okra,  French  Market  I Pkt.  Tomato,  Redfield  Beauty 

All  fresh,  tested,  new-crop  seed — all  varieties  that  you  will  be  glad  to  have  on  your  table — all  for  half  a dollar. 

15  PACKETS— 15  VARIETIES— 50c  POSTPAID 


Reuters  Home  Garden 
Bean  Collection 


I know  that  if  I can  induce  you 
to  plant  just  a few  of  my  choice 
varieties  of  selected  Seed  Beans 
that  you  will  become  a regular 
customer  for  beans  and  other 
vegetable  seeds.  That  is  the 
reason  for  my  offering  to  send 
you  this  big  value  Bean  Collec- 
tion for  such  a small  price. 

Here  is  what  you  get  for 
Twenty-five  Cents: 

One  Packet  Each  of 
Henderson’s  Bush  Lima, 
Kentucky  Wonder  (Pole), 
and  Burpee’s  Stringless. 

These  are  sorts  that  practical 
commercial  gardeners  through- 
out the  Southern  trucking  dis- 
tricts regularly  plant  and  you 
will  find  them  the  very  best  for 
your  home  garden. 


Renter’s  70*. Turnip 
Collection 


This  has  been  one  of  my  leading 
collections  for  years  and  each 
season  I am  called  upon  to  dis- 
tribute an  ever-increasing  num- 
ber. It  gives  the  home  kitchen 
a full  supply  of  early,  medium 
and  late  turnips,  the  best  vari- 
eties that  you  could  possibly 
select,  and  a remarkable  quan- 
tity of  seed  for  the  money. 


collection  'contains  One 
Ounce  of  Shed  of  Each  of 
Seven  Varieties  of  Turnips,  as 
follows: 


Purple  Top  White  Globe 
Early  White  Flat  Dutch 
Early  Snowball 
Seven  Top,  or  Salad 
Pomeranian  White  Globe 
Yellow  or  Amber  Globe 
Golden  Ball  or  Orange  Jelly 


7 Full  Ounces — 7 Distinct 
Varieties — for  25c,  postpaid. 


2 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Reuter’s  ACRE-SIZE  GARDEN  COLLECTION 


30  PACKETS  OF  VEGETABLE  SEEDS,  POSTPAID  $1.00 


Before  you  finish  reading  this  page  be  sure  to  turn  to  the  third  cover  page 
of  this  catalog  and  see  just  what  a fine,  big  garden  this  collection  of  vege- 
table seed  will  give  you.  I have  been  featuring  this  30-Packet  $1.00  Col- 
lection for  a number  of  years  now,  to  the  wonder  of  my  competitors  and 
the  extreme  satisfaction  of  my  customers.  The  popularity  of  this  bargain 
collection  has  been  so  widespread,  and  the  number  distributed  become  so 
great,  that  my  order  for  box  containers  has  reached  a point  where  box 
makers  compete  strenuously  for  the  business.  When  you  stop  to  think  of 
it,  it  is  no  wonder  that  so  many  thousands  of  gardeners  order  this  collection. 
Where  else  can  you  obtain  thirty  packets  of  fresh,  tested,  thoroughly  adapt- 
able vegetable  seeds,  of  just  the  right  sorts  to  sow  in  the  South,  for  a dollar? 
And  with  every  collection  I send  free  a copy  of  my  booklet,  “How  to  Make 
a Home  Garden.”  This  booklet  will  help  those  who  are  not  experienced 
gardeners  to  overcome  many  of  the  mistakes  frequently  made,  and  will  also 
be  of  much  practical  assistance  to  folks  who  have  made  garden  for  years. 
With  this  collection  you  can  have  a great,  big  truck  patch  that  will  supply 
a good-sized  family  through  the  entire  season  with  all  varieties  of  vegetables 
that  are  grown  throughout  the  South.  The  seed  is  all  fresh  stock,  the  iden- 
tical kind  that  goes  out  of  my  store  daily  to  the  most  experienced  market 
gardeners.  At  this  bargain  price  I cannot  permit  any  changes  or  alterations 
in  the  list  as  given  below  and  please  don’t  ask  me  to  do  so,  for  I will  be 
obliged  to  disappoint  you.  Take  a look  at  the  varieties  and  then  ask  your- 
self what  these  thirty  packets  of  seed  would  cost  you  if  purchased  elsewhere. 
Here  is  the  big  list : 


Garden 

Collection 


1.  Beans,  Black  Valentine 

2.  Beans,  Ward  well’s  Kidney  Wax 

3.  Beans,  Kentucky  Wonder  Pole 

4.  Beans,  Henderson’s  Bush  Lima 

5.  Beans,  Carolina  or  Sieva  Pole  Lima 

6.  Beets,  Extra  Early  Eclipse 

7.  Cabbage,  Charleston  Wakefield 

8.  Collards,  Georgia  or  Southern 

9.  Carrots,  Danvers  Half  Long 

10.  Cucumber,  Evergreen  White  Spine 


11.  Corn,  Stowell’s  Evergreen 

12.  Lettuce,  Peerless  Big  Boston 

13.  Muskmelon,  Genuine  Rockyford 

14.  Watermelon,  Genuine  Rattlesnake 

15.  Mustard,  Giant  Southern  Curled 

16.  Okra,  French  Market 

17.  Onion,  Yellow  Bermuda 

18.  Parsley,  Plain  Leaved 

19.  Peas,  Prolific  Early  Market 

20.  Pepper,  Royal  King 


21.  Pumpkin,  Green  Striped  Cashaw 

22.  Radish,  Early  Scarlet  Turnip  White-tipped 

23.  Radish,  White  Icicle 

24.  Squash,  Early  White  Bush. 

25.  Spinach,  Broad  Leaved  Flanders 

26.  Tomatoes,  Spark’s  Earliana 

27.  Tomato,  Redfield  Beauty 

28.  Turnip,  Pqerless  Purple  Top  White  Globe 

29.  Turnip,  Seven  Top  or  Salad 

30.  Rutabaga,  American  Purple  Top 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  PEERLESS  VEGETABLE  SEEDS 

A rfirhnl^P Green  Globe  No.  1 — The  seed  may  be  sown  indoors  and 

'•R'liunc  plants  potted  same  as  tomato  and  set  out  in  the  garden  on 
approach  of  warm  weather;  or,  the  seed  can  be  sown  in  hills  outside  and  thinned 
out  to  one  plant  to  a hill.  Plants  should  be  set  in  rows  3 feet  part  and  2 to  3 feet 
apart  in  the  row. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  20c;  oz.,  75c;  % lb.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 

A«r»drci<5ll<l  .French  Giant  Argenteuil  No.  2 — A vigorous 

1 a6UJ  occu  variety  that  grows  very  large,  the  stalks  sometimes 

weighing  4 ounces  each.  Seed  can  be  sown  either  in  spring  or  fall,  thinly  in  drills 


1 foot  apart.  When  well  up  cultivate  frequently  and  continue  until  the  roots  have 
grown  for  one  year.  When  transplanting,  put  the  roots  18  inches  apart  each  way 
and  4 inches  below  the  surface. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  IOC)  oz.,  15c;  H lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.00,  postnaid. 

Asparagus  Roots  No.  3 — You  can  save  from  1 y2  to  2 years'  time  in  getting 
your  asparagus  beds  in  condition  by  the  use  of  our  large  2-year-old  roots.  Plant 
them  in  the  spring  and  cut  good  asparagus  the  following  spring. 

Prices:  50  roots  for  90c;  100  for  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  per 
100,  $1.25;  1,000,  $9.00.  In  lots  of  10,000  or  more,  $8.00  per  1,000. 


REUTER’S  Green  Pod  Bush  or  Bunch  Beans 


Bush  Beans  Easy  to  Grow 


_Bush  beans  are  planted  in  our  latitude  (New  Orleans)  from  the  latter  part  of  Jan- 
uary until  April  1;  sometimes  a little  later.  February  and  March  are  the  main 


---------  . i dropped 

to  every  8 to  10  inches.  Cover  about  2 inches.  Fine  pods  may  be  had  from  standard  varieties  by  making  repeated  plantings  10  to 
15  days  apart  during  the  sowing  season.  It  is  more  advisable  to  make  small  plantings  at  intervals  than  sowing  a large  acreage  at  once. 
Keep  soil  well  stirred  and  when  the  blossoms  appear,  draw  earth  close  around  the  plant.  It  requires  about  a pound  of  seed  to  sow  a 100- 
foot  row.  One  bushel  (60  lbs.)  will  sow  an  acre.  Takes  two  to  three  months  to  produce  a crop.  Most  early  varieties  mature  in  40  to  60 
days.  About  200  to  250  hampers  of  snap  beans  are  usually  produced  on  an  acre. 


Bean  Prices 


_ Beans  are  now  sold  by  the  pound. 

2J4  quarts;  10  lbs.,  about  5 quarts;  15  11 


A pound  is  approximately  a pint;  2 lbs.,  slightly  over  a quart;  5 lbs.,  about 
ns.,  equal  to  a peck,  and  a bushel  weighs  60  lbs. 


PfUtodP  Dnlft On  all  beans  listed  on  the  following  pages  up  to  5-lb.  quantities  are  postpaid.  If  larger  quantities  are  wanted 

gent  by  mail  it  will  be  necessary  to  remit  additional  amount  at  Parcel  Post  rates.  We  do  not  pc 


put  up  half- 


65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid. 


pounds  of  Beans. 

Reuter’s  Black  Valentine  No.  10— DescSs°n  8*  Sfg’jfibs. 

prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.),  $2.50;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.60;  100  lbs.,  $16.00. 

Tint- rtckck’c  Q-f-i-irkrflckco  Cman  Urkfl  Mn  J.A__The  only  absolutely  stringless  green  round  podded  bean,  stringless 
•*-**-**  ® Otllllgiesa  \Jl  Cell  1’IU.  rlU  in  ap  stages  of  growth,  from  the  time  the  first  pods  form  until  full 

grown  and  ready  to  dry  up.  It  Is  one  of  the  most  popular  and  widely  grown  varieties,  on  account  of  its  reliability,  productiveness  and 

§ood  quality  for  both  home  use  and  market.  The  pods  are  medium  green,  5 to  6 inches  long,  cylindrical,  larger  than  those  of  Red  Valentine, 
ut  are  quite  as  fleshy,  of  equal  high  quality  and  remain  crisp  and  tender  longer.  They  mature  a little  later.  Largely  planted  throughout 
Texas  and  other  Southern  States  for  commercial  purposes.  A good  shipper  and  keeper. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.),  $2.50;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.60;  100 
lbs.,  $16.00. 

Cteindlocc  Dnd  XT/-,  1 A Illustrated  in  color  and  described  on  page  33  of  this  catalog. 

Vjiani  cnxmgiess  Vjreen  rou  1>0.  Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid. 

Not  prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.),  $2.50;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.60;  100  lbs.,  $16.00. 

Rminttflll  XJn  1 1 This  is  surely  an  excellent  dwarf  green  podded  sort  that  deserves  more  attention  from  Southern  truckers. 

DUU11U1U1  iXU.  J.J.  The  vines  are  vigorous  and  productive.  The  pods  are  rich  green,  immense  size,  thick,  broad,  extra  long, 
very  uniform  in  shape,  solid,  meaty,  of  high  quality.  They  are  tender  and  brittle  much  longer  than  most  sorts.  The  appearance  is  hand- 
some and  absolutely  stringless  for  snaps.  The  commercial  truckers  along  the  Gulf  Coast  are  largely  planting  this  variety,  due  to  its  ability 
to  withstand  adverse  weather  conditions  and  also  due  to  its  productiveness. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.),  $2.25;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $8.50;  100 
lbs.,  $13.50. 

Reuter’s  Extra  Early  Round  Pod  Red  Valentine  No.  15— 

Southern  States  than  any  other  sort.  The  pods  are  produced  in  large  clusters  on  erect  plants.  It  is  very  prolific  and  reliable  and  an  excel- 
lent shipper.  The  pods  are  of  medium  length,  and  about  4 Yz  inches,  medium  green  color,  curved,  cylindrical,  with  crease  in  back,  very 
fleshy,  crisp  and  tender.  When  the  young  plants  have  to  contend  with  adverse  weather  conditions,  no  other  dwarf  bean  is  more  certain 
than  the  Valentines  are  to  set  pods.  There  is  a world  of  difference  between  certain  stocks  of  Red  Valentine  Seed  Beans.  We  want  to 
caution  our  customers  to  be  careful  when  buying,  because  large  quantities  of  low-priced  Red  Valentine  Beans,  producing  flat,  tough,  unmark- 
etable pods,  are  being  offered  throughout  the  South.  Frankly,  we  know  of  no  stock  of  this  splendid  bean  which  can  compare  with  what 
we  offer  in  uniformly  high  quality  of  pod,  earliness  and  regularity  of  growth.  Our  strain  combines  in  high  degree  all  the  good  qualities  of 
this  variety.  If  you  plant  Reuter’s  stock  of  this  bean  you  are  safe,  as  you  are  sure  of  obtaining  from  us  a strain  of  seed  that  will  produce 
exactly  as  desired.  The  tremendous  quantity  of  Red  Valentine  Beans  we  sell  every  spring  to  critical  truckers  and  market  gardeners  is  the 
best  evidence  that  our  seed  is  sought  for  and  demanded  wherever  this  variety  is  grown  extensively  for  shipping  purposes.  It  is  one  of  the 
most  profitable  market  varieties. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.),  $2.50;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.00;  100 
lbs.,  $15.00. 

tt>  TV/fckCicvirfk  XTn  1 J This  magnificent  round  podded  bush  bean  bears  long,  round,  green  pods,  always  solid,  stringless, 

rUll  lvlcasUl  c 1'IU.  1A  and  exceedingly  prolific.  The  pods  are  of  an  attractive  green  color,  5 inches  long,  firm  and  tender. 
The  plant  is  of  a handsome  erect  growth,  with  dark  green  foliage,  very  prolific  and  practically  blight-proof.  It  is  a thoroughbred  stringless 
variety  of  the  finest  quality,  always  yielding  very  large  crops  of  handsome  green  pods  remaining  for  use  many  days  after  maturity.  It  is  com- 
ing in  great  demand  among  truckers  on  account  of  its  salable  appearance  and  luscious  quality,  which  holds  its  customers. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c-,  lb.,  35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (16  lbs.),  $2.00;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $7.50;  100  lbs.,  $12.00. 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


“SNAP”  BEANS— A QUICK  MONEY  CROP 


Refugee  or  Thousand  to  One 

White  Mexican  or  Prolific  Tree  Bean  No.  22 — duTui^wMte 

field  bean.  It  is  not  a green  variety,  but  belongs  to  the  class  of  field  beans,  the  seed  of  which 
resembles  the  well-known  “Navy”  bean.  On  account  of  its  snowy  whiteness  and  its  uniformly 
small  size,  the  White  Mexican  or  Prolific  Tree  Bean  commands  the  highest  price  in  all  markets. 
There  isn’t  a single  good  reason  why  you  should  buy  white  or  navy  beans  at  the  store  for  winter 
use,  when  planting  anywhere  from  one  to  five  pounds  of  White  Mexican  beans  will  give  you  an 
ample  supply.  You  can  just  as  easily  grow  these  beans  for  yourself  and  you'll  find  this  superb  sort 
ent  irely  satisfactory  for  this  purpose.  Plants  of  erect  growth,  holding  pods  well  up  off  the  ground, 
although  in  seasons  with  plenty  of  rain  there  is  a tendency  to  throw  some  runners.  Ordinarily, 
plants  grow  20  to  24  inches  high,  branching  in  all  directions.  Plant  in  rows  about  2 feet  apart, 
leaving  single  plants  6 to  8 inches  apart  in  tne  row.  Can  be  used  either  as  a snap  or  dry  as  a shell 
bean.  Thirty  pounds  will  plant  an  acre. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  70c;  5 lbs.,  $1.60,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (15 
lbs.),  $2.60;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.00;  100  lbs.,  $14.00. 

A Special  Service  to  Bean  Growers— 

to  plant  in  your  section,  and  you  want  those  sorts  that  are  best  adapted  to  your  locality  for  market 
purposes,  write  me  a letter  and  I will  be  only  too  glad  to  advise  you.  It  has  been  my  pleasure  to 
assist  many  of  my  good  customers  in  selecting  those  varieties  that  are  most  likely  to  prove  highly 
profitable  in  their  particular  sections  and  I will  be  delighted  to  do  my  best  to  help  you. 

Market  Gardeners  and  Truckers— 

Market  Gardeners’  Price  List.  This  price  list  is  intended  only  for  those  who  buy  seeds  in  quan- 
tities. 


White  Mexican  Bean. 


Longfellow  No.  13- 


Sometimes  catalogued  as  the  French  Market  Bean.  Unsur- 
“passed  for  local  market  and  home  use.  It  is  not  quite  as  good 
a shipper  as  the  Valentines  or  other  sorts  recommended  for  this  purpose.  Largely  planted  by  our 
local  gardeners  for  home  consumption  and  nearby  markets.  The  pods  are  long,  round,  straight 
and  very  solid.  Ripens  uniformly  and  of  the  finest  flavor.  In  production,  very  prolific.  When 
cooked,  the  flavor  is  exquisitely  delicious.  The  plants  grows  14  to  16  inches  high,  bearing  edible 
pods  in  35  to  40  days. 


Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40,  postpaid, 
lbs.),  $2.00;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $7.50;  100  lbs.,  $12.00. 


Not  prepaid,  peck  (16 


Fvfro  Tt'arlir  i TVT^  1 A An  extremely  early,  green-pouded  sort  furnish- 

Xb Allvl  CjdLiy  XYtJlUgct;  lO  ing  round  fleshy,  light  green  pods  which  are 

slightly  curved,  of  medium  size,  about  5 inches  long,  and  of  fine  quality.  The  plants  are  a little 
smaller,  more  upright,  and  the  leaves  are  a little  larger  than  those  of  the  Refugee  or  Thousand  to 
One.  Largely  planted  in  our  Lower  Coast  section,  as  well  as  in  Florida  for  first  early  crop  for 
market.  Matures  in  42  days.  Stands  shipment  well. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  66c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (15 
lbs.),  $2.00;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $7.50;  100  lbs.,  $12.00. 

Refugee  or  Thousand  to  One  No.  1 7— ^rdusedTarrgefyTor 

and  shipping.  The  plants  are  very  large,  spreading,  exceedingly  hardy,  with  many  small,  smooth, 
light  green  leaves.  The  mature  pods  are  about  5J4  inches  long,  cylindrical,  slightly  curved, 
medium  to  pale  green  when  in  condition  for  use  as  snaps.  A profitable  shipping  variety,  largely 
planted  by  commercial  truckers  in  Florida,  Carolina  and  Virginia  for  shipment  to  New  York  and 
Eastern  markets.  Pods  are  ready  for  use  in  about  50  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  6 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (15 
lbs.),  $2.50;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.60;  100  lbs.,  $16.00. 

DRY  OR  SHELL  BEANS— Red  Kidney  No.  19— Sgj^b0i& 

ing  bean. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (15 
lbs.),  $2.25;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $8.50;  100  lbs.,  $14.00. 

f f IIHi ; (-n  Movrir  lSJrk  Ofi This  sort  is  a sure  cropper  and  extremely  prolific. 

uwan  W nite  lvavy  I\0.  aw  The  beans  are  small,  oval,  white,  handsome  and  of 

superior  quality  for  use  as  dry  beans. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (16 
lbs.),  $2.00;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $7.50;  100  lbs.,  $12.00. 


Reuter’s  Red 
Valentine  Beans  are  extremely  early, 
very  productive  and  of  excellent  quality. 


A FREE  BOOK  THAT 
DID  $100  WORTH  OF 
GOOD 

My  200-page  book,  “How  To 
Grow,  Pack  and  Ship  Vegetables 
for  Profit,”  which  I give,  when 
requested,  with  every  order 
amounting  to  $2  or  over,  has 
been  proclaimed  by  expert  gar- 
deners, university  professors. 
Department  of  Agriculture  ex- 
perts, etc.,  as  being  the  most 
helpful  and  practical  treatise  on 
trucking.  Mr.  T.  C.  Walton, 
a Louisiana  customer,  recently 
wrote  us;  “T  have  read  this  book 
carefully  and  must  say  that  the 
first  reading,  I feel,  has  done  me 
$100  worth  of  good.  However,  I 
do  not  intend  to  stop  with  just 
one  reading  but  will  study  it  as 
though  I was  a school  boy  going 
to  school.” 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Wax  or  Yellow  Podded  Bush  or  Bunch  Beans 


Wardwell’s  Kidney 

Wax  No  Illustrated  in 

vv  ax  inu.  zo  cok>r  arid  de„ 

scribed  on  page  33  of  this  catalog. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  30c;  2 
lbs.,  55c;  5 lbs.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.),  $2.00; 
bu.  (60  lbs.),  $7.50;  100  lbs., 

$12.00. 

Davis  White  Kidney 

Wax  No.  25-*;,g,k”n 

largely  planted  in  the  South  for  ship- 
ment to  Northern  markets.  The 
pods  are  remarkably  long,  about  6 
inches,  sometimes  longer.  They  are 
light  yellow,  straight,  very  attractive 
and  when  young  are  crisp  and  tender. 
The  dry  beans  are  excellent  for  bak- 
ing. Seed  medium  large,  kidney- 
shaped, clear  white. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 
lbs.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.), 
$2.75;  bu.  (60  lb3.),  $10.00;  100 
lbs.,  $16.00. 


■ ■■ 

k ' ' 


Reuter’s  Surecrop  Stringless  Wax 


Reuter’s  Surecrop 
Stringless  Wax  No. 

'll A valuable  new  sort  of  recent 

introduction  that  has  made 
good  in  the  Southern  States,  and  is 
being  largely  planted  for  snaps  to 
ship  to  Northern  markets  by  com- 
mercial growers.  It  resembles  the 
Currie’s  Rust  Proof  Wax  in  plant, 
pods  and  beans,  but  is  entirely 
different  in  quality,  tenderness  and  is 
stringless  at  all  stages  of  its  growth. 
Produces  pods  which  average  6 
inches  long,  are  flat,  thick  and 
meaty.  The  plants  are  very  thrifty 
and  hardy,  resisting  blight  admir- 
ably. Matures  its  crop  in  about  4.5 
days.  A most  prolific  cropper  and 
of  superlative  quality.  As  nearly  all 
pods  are  produced  beneath  the  foli- 
age, excessive  heat  does  not  affect 
the  Sure  Crop  Wax,  making  it  especi- 
ally valuable  for  home  garden  as  well 
as  for  market  gardens.  For  canning, 
the  Sure  Crop  Wax  is  an  ideal  vari- 
ety. Seed  is  black.  See  illustra- 
tion on  left. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 
lbs.,  75c;  6 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.), 
$2.50;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.60;  100 
lbs.,  $16.00. 


Da«pll  Pnd  'Wav  No  This  very  handsome  black  wax  sort  is 

rcilUll  * W ax  4/  medium  early,  fairly  hardy  and  pro- 

ductive, It  is  one  of  the  very  best  sorts  for  home  use' and  near  markets  where 
highest  quality  is  desired.  The  plants  are  strong.  ■ The  pods  are  long,  5^  to  6 
inches,  straight,  round,  fleshy  and  of  a bright  yellow  color.  They  are  tender, 
absolutely  stringless  and  are  produced  through  a long  season.  Very  popular  in 
Southwest  Texas  among  the  market  gardeners  and  truckers. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $1.76,  postpaid.  Not  pre- 
paid, peck  (15  lbs.),  $2,50;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.60;  100  lbs.,  $16.00, 


Keeney’s  Rustless  Golden  Wax  No.  28 — 

hardy  and  productive  second  early  sort  are  strong,  vigorous  and  have  short  run- 
ners, and  rather  small,  smooth  leaves.  The  pods  are  about  .5  inches  long,  oval-flat, 
stringless,  light  yellow,  wax-like  and  handsome. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.),  $2.00;  btl.  (60 
lbs.),  $7.50;  100  lbs.,  $12.00, 


WaY  Nn  ^(1 The  pods  are  of  an  exceedingly  bright  yellow  color;  handsomer  in  this  respect  than  many 

yy  cue!  Y Y ax  iY  u.  uv  other  wax  sorts.  The  vines  are  strong,  holding  the  pods  up  well.  Largely  planted  by  truckers 

in  Louisiana  for  shipment  to  Northern  markets. 

Prices;  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
peck  (15  lbs.),  $2.00;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $7.50;  100  lbs.,  $12.00, 


Currie’s  Rust  Proof  Wax  No.  31 


_One  of  the  earliest  and  most 
"’prolific  of  all  wax  beans.  It 
has  been  claimed  that  this  variety  is  absolutely  rust-proof,  and  we  have  found  it  as  nearly 
rust-proof  as  any  wax  podded  bean.  The  plants  are  very  vigorous  and  hardy.  The 
pods  are  light  yellow,  about  5}4  inches  in  length.  Extremely  popular  with  market 
gardeners  and  equally  desirable  for  home  use. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid.  Not  pre- 
paid, peck  (15  lbs.),  $2.50;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.60;  100  lbs.,  $16.00. 


POLE  OR  RUNNING  BEANS— Culture 


_They  are  usu- 
ally planted  in 

hills  2 to  5 feet  apart.  The  poles  are  not  placed  until  the  beans  are  5 to  6 inches  grown, 
although  sometimes  the  poles  are  placed  at  planting  time.  The  hills  are  often  raised 
a little  to  insure  good  drainage,  which  is  essential.  Three  to  four  beans  are  planted  in 
every  hill,  and  sometimes  more.  In  most  gardens,  pole  beans  are -planted  alongside  of 
a fence  or  trellis,  and  do  nicely.  Grow  finely  in  the  shade  of  corn  also.  If  you  keep 
the  pods  of  all  beans  well  gathered  as  fast  as  they  are  ready  for  use  it  will  prolong  the 
bearing  period.  Use  1 pound  to  50  hills;  % bushel  (45  lbs.)  to  the  acre. 

Reuter’s  White  Creaseback  No.  32 — -™f  ens%d°d' 

creaseback  variety  is  valuable  for  its  extreme  earliness  and  its  habit  of  perfecting  all 
of  its  pods  within'a  short  time.  The  vines  are  medium  sized,  vigorous,  and  in  good  soil 
wonderfully  productive,  bearing  perfectly  round,  fleshy  pods  in  clusters  of  from  four  to 
twelve.  The  pods  are  of  medium  length,  usually  about  5 to  6 inches,  comparatively 
straight  and  of  light  green  color.  They  are  of  the  best  quality  for  snaps  for  home  use 
and  stand  shipping  better  than  most  sorts.  Seed  small,  oval,  white. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
peck  (15  lbs.),  $2.50;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.60;  100  lbs.,  $16.00. 


AyTr'P'aclan  Nr»  33 A wonderfully  prolific  bean,  absolutely  stringless, 

IVltVjdMall  1YU.  OO  white  seeded,  green  podded  buttery,  rustless  and  very 
early.  Vines  continue  to  bear  throughout  the  season  if  kept  closely  picked.  The 
enormous  dark  green  pods  are  produced  in  immense  clusters,  often  measure  7 to  9 inches 
long,  contain  five  to  seven  beans,  are  particularly  handsome,  solid,  meat  of  admirable 
form,  free  from  coarseness,  and  when  cooked  are  exceedingly  tender  and  are  of  deli- 
ciously mild  and  sweet  flavor.  The  dry  beans  are  of  a beautiful  pure  white. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid.  Not  pre- 
paid, peck  (15  lbs.),  $3.00;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $11.00;  100  lbs.,  $18.00. 


Kentucky  Wonder  or  Old  Homestead  No.  34 — ™n 

early  very  prolific  sort  with  showy  pods  which  is  a reliable  novelty  of  excellent  quality. 
The  vines  are  vigorous,  climbing  well  and  very  productive,  bearing  pods  in  large  clusters. 
The  pods  are  of  medium  size,  light  green,  often  reaching  9 to  10  inches,  curved  and 
twisted  and  nearly  round;  very  crisp,  when  young,  becoming  very  irregular  and  spongy 
as  the  beans  ripen. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 


peck  (16  lbs.),  $3.00;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $11.00;  100  lbs.,  $18.00. 


6 


Pencil  Pod  Was 


Weber  Wax 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


POLE  LIMA  BEANS 

More  Prolific  Than  Bush  Sorts 


POLE  OR  RUNNING  BEANS  (Continued) 

Southern  Prolific  No  35 Known  in  some  sections  as  the  Georgian  Pole 

- , ...  • . * Bean.  It  makes  a strong  growing  vine  either 

for  trailing  on  pole  or  for  planting  in  corn,  and  is  fairly  covered  with  medium  sized  meatv 
practically  strmgless  pods  of  finest  flavor  and  quality.  Withstands  extreme  heat  and  drouth 
more  than  any  other  pole  variety  and  keeps  on  producing  until  killed  by  frost  It  is  a bean  to 
stay  with  you  late  in  the  season,  giving  both  satisfaction  and  plenty  of  beans  under  late  sum- 
mer and  fall  conditions  when  beans  are  usually  scarce. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c,  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c;  6 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid  Not  DreDaid  neck 
(15  lbs.),  $3.00;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $11.00;  100  lbs.,  $18.00.  prepaid,  peck 

Cornfield  fOenuine')  No  36 This  extensively  cultivated  green  podded, 

• jT  T ■ Climbing  sort  with  red  speckled  oval  seed, 

is  used  largely  in  the  South  for  planting  among  corn.  It  will  give  a good  crop  without  the  use 
of  poles.  The  vines  are  medium  but  vigorous,  twining  loosely  with  dark  colored  leaves  The 
snap  pods  are  short,  3 to  3}4  inches,  straight,  flat  to  oval,  fleshy  and  of  good  quality  This  is 
the  true  type. 

as po,,p“<1'  pr«*‘a' p"k 

Plant  More  Lima  or  Butter  Beans 


Carolina  or  Sieva 


Carolina  or  Sieva  No.  42 


_This  very  early  and  reliable  smali- 
seeded  pole  lima  or  butter  bean  is 
especially  adapted  for  planting  in  the  Southern  States.  The  vines  are  glossy  dark 
green.  The  pods  are  dark  green,  short,  about  3 inches,  curved,  flat.  Seed  small,  flat 
white  with  slight  tinge  of  yellow.  This  is  sometimes  called  Sewee.  Largely  planted  by 
the  New  Orleans’  market  gardeners  for  shipment  to  Northern  markets. 


Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid, 
peck  (15  lbs.),  $2.76;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $10.00;  100  lbs.,  $16.00. 


Not  prepaid, 


Siebert’s  No.  43 


_The  vine  is  exceptionally  hardy,  vigorous  and  produces 
pods  very  early  and  continuous  bearing  a long  time. 


Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  76c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid, 
peck  (15  lbs.),  $2.75;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $10.00;  100  lbs.,  $16.00. 


Not  prepaid, 


1C  in  <5  of  1-VliP  OfirHpn  IVn  dd The  pods  are  large,  numerous  and 

jvmg  Ol  me  oaruen  i\0.  Well  filled  and  the  beans  are  of 

mammoth  size. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  76c;  6 lbs.,  $1.76,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid 
peck  (15  lbs.),  $3.00;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $11.00;  100  lbs.,  $18.00. 


TTInriHci  Rnf-f-e»r  \Tr»  d% You  can’t  beat  this  variety  for  bearing  early 

uuilci  in  the  season.  It  blooms  and  bears  profusely 

all  through  the  season.  It  will  make  an  abundant  crop  when  others  fail.  It  bears  pods 
from  the  very  first  bloom  that  appears  on  the  plants,  something  that  is  not  true  of  any 
other  pole  lima  bean.  Seeds  of  the  Carolina  or  Sieva  Lima  size,  but  are  speckled  white 
and  brownish  red. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $1.76,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
peck  (15  lbs.),  $3.00;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $11.00;  100  lbs.,  $18.00  " H 


Kentucky  Wonder 


No  home  garden  should  be  without  this  crop  for  they  can  be  used  either  in  green  stage  or  as 
dry  beans.  They  should  not  he  planted  quite  as  early  as  the  snap  beans,  for  they  are  verv 
tender  and  are  liable  to  rot  in  the  ground  if  the  weather  is  too  cold  or  too  wet  The  several 
Bush  Lima  Beans  described  below  are  most  suitable  for  both  home  garden  and  market  and 
require  no  poles;  plant  and  cultivate  same  as  “snap”  beans.  Plant  Lima.  Beans  with  the  “eye” 
down.  J 

Henderson’s  Bush  Lima  No. 


2Q The  earliest  of  all  bush  limas;  two  weeks 

earlier  than  any  of  the  climbing  sorts. 
Very  hardy  and  productive.  The  plants  are  with- 
out runners,  but  continue  to  grow  and  set  pods 
until  stopped  by  frost.  This  variety  is  much  used  by  canners,  as 
well  as  for  home  and  market  garden  use.  The  New  Orleans’  market 
gardeners  plant  no  other  bush  variety. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  70g;  6 lbs.,  $1.60,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.),  $2,50;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.60;  100  lbs., 
$16.00. 


Jackson  Wonder  No.  39- 


_This  is  the  most  prolific 

" • • — — - and  one  of  the  best 

nenaerson  3 vuia  Lima  speckled  limas  you  can  possible  plant.  It  is  of  true  bush  form;  about 

2 feet  high,  bearing  great  profusion  of  broad,  flat  pods,  each  having  from  three  to  five  medium  size,  flat,  handsome  beans, 
which  cook  quickly  and  are  of  superior  quality. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  76c;  6 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (16  lbs.,)  $3.00;  bu.  (60 
lbs.),  $11.00;  100  lbs.,  $18.00. 

R110U  T KT^V  A 1 The  very  best  large-seeded  bush  lima  bean.  Produces  a strong,  erect, 

111111111001$.  DUM1  Lima  TNO.  trl  true  bush-like  growth.  The  foliage  is  of  heavy  texture  and  a very 

dark  green  in  color.  The  pods  are  borne  in  clusters  of  from  four  to  eight.  The  pods 
measure  from  4 to  5H  inches  long,  about  1 % inches  wide,  by  as  much  as  % of  an  inch 
thick.  The  pods  contain  three  to  five  large  beans  with  an  average  of  four.  Matures 
in  about  60  days.  You  will  make  a mistake  if  you  don’t  plant  Fordhook  Bush  Lima 
in  your  garden  this  spring. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  45c;  2 lbs.,  80c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
peck  (15  lbs.),  $3.60;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $13.00;  100  lbs.,  $21.00. 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  SUPERB  GARDEN  BEETS 


Plllturp The  best  results  are  obtained  on  a deep,  rich,  sandy  loam.  Sow  in  rows  18  inches  apart, 

1 e covering  about  an  inch  deep  and  press  the  soil  firmly  over  the  seed.  When  the  plants  are 
well  established,  thin  4 to  6 inches  apart  in  the  row.  In  this  latitude  beets  are  planted  from  January  until 
the  end  of  April,  and  from  the  middle  of  July  to  the  end  of  November. 

m \Ta  Illustrated  in  color  and  described  on  page  33  of  this  catalog. 

^rusuy  Ibgypiiail  O'*  Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  M lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $3.25, 

postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  60c  per  lb. 

TTvt-ra  TTot-ltr  Mr»  An  early  beet,  especially  desirable  for  the  home  garden 

A 1 1 ii  Lvill  IV  ijblipsc  aruj  USed  by  truckers  for  bunching.  The  roots  are  bright 

deep  red,  smooth,  round  or  slightly  top-shaped  with  a small  tap  and  small  collar.  The  flesh  is  bright  red, 
zoned  with  pinkish  white,  very  sweet,  crisp,  tender,  especially  when  young.  Makes  a rapid  growth.  Stands 
long-distance  shipping  well. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  10c;  M lb.  25c;  lb.,  75c;  6 lbs.,  $3.25,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots 
or  over,  at  55c  per  lb. 

rroecont  Mr»  A strain  of  the  Egyptian,  similar  to  the  Crosby,  but  of  darker  color 

covcll 4.  AJliy  and  a little  earlier.  This  is  the  ideal  beet  for  market  gardeners  and 

the  home  garden.  It  is  very  symmetrical,  with  small  tap  root  and  but  few  fibrous  roots;  color  inside  is  deep 
blood  red,  inside  layers  of  blood  red  and  light  red  alternately.  When  cooked  they  are  a beautiful  dark  red 
throughout,  fine  grained  and  unsurpassed  in  quality. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  M lb-,  25c;  lb.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $3.25,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots 
or  over,  at  60c  per  lb. 

P'HwiatnrSc  THr»r\rl  Tlirnin  Mo  W7 A desirable  second  early  market  beet,  suitable 

EUmanUS)  muuu  lUIinp  oJ  for  home  garden.  Tops  short,  rather  spreading; 

ribs  and  leaf  stalks  dark  red ; blade  of  leaf  bright  green,  often  with  wavy  edge.  Hoots  nearly  round  or  slightly 
flattened;  exterior  color  dark  red,  interior  color,  purplish  red  with  little  zoning:  crisp,  tender,  sweet  and  an 

excellent  keeper.  The  roots  grow  regular 

and  are  of  right  marketable  size.  This 

is  a splendid  beet  for  home  gardens. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  } 4 lb., 
25c;  lb.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $3.25,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at 
60c  per  lb. 


Extra 


Early 


Eclipse 


Beet 


Edmand’s  Blood  Turnip  Beet 


TJfk+v'nif"  TTcirk  TJorl  Mf»  K8 One  of  the  best  beets  for  market  or  home  garden* 

irvuou  i/alIV  ivcu  «JO  and  on  account  of  its  uniformly  deep  rich  color  the 

most  desirable  for  canning.  The  tops  are  small  and  upright  in  growth.  The  roots  are  medium 
sized,  globular  or  nearly  round,  very  smooth  and  of  dark  blood  red  color.  The  flesh  is  deep  vermilion 
red,  zoned  with  a lighter  shade  of  the  same  color.  A very  desirable  bunching  variety. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  J4  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $3.25,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  60c  per  lb. 

Primcntn  fTfnlwa  Mr»  A handsome  and  medium  size,  globe-shape  sort,  entirely 

vjiiiuouu  uluwc  lvvj.  U7  free  from  rootlets;  a grand  second  early  sort,  ready  for 
use  in  about  45  days.  The  foliage  is  small  but  just  right  for  bunching.  The  flesh  is  a rich  blood 
red,  slightly  zoned  in  a most  attractive  manner;  always  tender  and  sweet. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  10c;  J4  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $3.25,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  60c  per  lb. 

Swiss  Chard  No.  60 


.This  kind 
of  beet  is 

grown  exclusively  for  its  numerous,  fleshy  tender 
leaves  and  leaf  stalks,  which  are  superior  to  those 
of  other  beets  for  greens.  This  variety  we  offer 
has  large,  broad,  undulated  leaves  of  attractive 
yellowish-green  color,  and  very  large,  broad  white 
stalks  and  midribs  or  chards. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  lb.,  25c;  lb., 
75c;  6 lbs.,  $3.25,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  60c  per  lb. 

MANGELS  AND  SUGAR  BEETS  FOR  STOCK— Mammoth  Long  Red 

Monriol  Mr»  fill .Also  known  as  Jumbo  or  Colossal.  A truly  mammoth  variety  for  stock  feeding  purposes. 

IViailgei  v»l  a single  root  often  weighs  40  to  50  lbs.,  and  sometimes  more.  In  yield  it  is  enormously 

productive;  1,200  to  1,700  bushels  to  the  acre  is  not  rare  on  good  soils.  Roots  grow  one-half  to  two-thirds  above  the 
surface  and  are  usually  18  inches  to  2 feet  long  and  4 to  6 inches  in  diameter.  Matures  in  about  three  months. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10;  M lb.,  25c;  lb.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $3.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at 
50c  per  lb. 

Klein  Wanzleben  Sugar  Beet  No. 

small,  may  be  used  for  the  table.  This  variety  is  one  of  the  richest  sorts  in  sugar  content. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  M lb.,  25c;  lb.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $3.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over, 
at  50c  per  lb. 

nni  TQCrT  C CPUni  TTC  A species  of  the  cabbage  family.  Plant  resembles  the  cabbage,  the  edible 

DRUooE/L/O  orilvU  1 part  being  the  numerous  very  small  heads  or  sprouts  an  inch  or  two  in 

diameter  formed  on  the  stalk  at  each  leaf  joint.  The  culture  is  the  same  as  for  Cabbage,  except  the  leaves  should  be 
broken  down  in  the  late  spring  to  give  the  little  heads  more  room  to  grow.  Ready  for  use  in  about  125  days. 

T„ .2  T „ „ T,,  1 ,, \t-  rjrj  The  best  sort  to  plant  for  market  or  home  garden.  We  offer 

Improved  Long  island  INO.  //  Strictly  Long  Island  Grown  Seed. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  }4  lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.50,  postpaid. 

t>T>  T A vegetable  somewhat  similar  but  hardier  than  Cauliflower.  Should  be  treated  the  same  as 

JUl  Cauliflower.  Grows  larger  and  taller  and  withstands  greater  extremes  of  temperature  than 

Cauliflower. 

White  Cape  No.  72  fine  quality. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  75c;  l/i  lb.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 

Italian  Fennel  No.  265 


_A  bulb-like  vegetable  which  is  formed  above  the  ground  at  the  base  of  the 
"leaf  stalks  if  the  plant  is  well  grown.  Blanched  and  boiled  it  has  a slightly 

aromatic  odor  and  pleasant  taste. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 

Com  Salad  No.  AWO  stitute  for  lettuce  during  the  winter' 
apart,  during  the  fall  and  winter.  Matures  in  six  to  eight  weeks. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  lb.,  50c,  postpaid. 


(Doucet) — This  is  a hardy,  quick-growing  plant;  the  leaves  furnish  a good  sub- 


Sow  the  seed  broadcast  or  in  drills  9 inches 


Mammoth  Bong  Red  Mangel 


8 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  CABBAGE  SEED  for  the  SOUTH 


Reuter’s  Cabbage  Seed 

Ever  since  we  started  in  the  seed  busi- 
ness, cabbage  seed  has  been  a leading 
specialty  with  us.  Our  cabbage  seed  is 
grown  by  the  most  reliable  and  respon- 
sible growers  in  the  United  States.  We 
do  not  sell  a single  pound  of  European 
grown  cabbage  seed,  excepting  the 
Danish  Ball  Head  and  Copenhagen 
Market  varieties.  Every  head  of  cab- 
bage is  looked  over  carefully  before  it  is 
allowed  to  produce  seed  for  us.  We  be- 
lieve there  is  no  seed  that  is  more  reli- 
able, nor  any  that  can  be  more  implicity 
depended  upon  to  give  Southern  garden- 
ers uniformly  satisfactory  results.  The 
first  requisite  for  success  with  cabbage 
is  good  seed.  In  this  crop  quality  of 
seed  used  is  of  the  greatest  importance. 

No  satisfactory  results  can  possibly  be 
obtained  when  poor  seed  is  planted.  We 
sell  one  grade  of  cabbage  seed — the  very 
best.  Write  for  our  Free  Bulletin, 

‘‘How  to  Grow,  Pack  and  Ship  Cabbage 
for  Profit.” 

Reuter’s  Charleston 
Wakefield  No.  83— 

Illustrated  in  color  and  described  on 
page  34  of  this  catalog.  The  grandest 
spring  variety  in  existence.  Our  Long 
Island  grown  seed  is  the  finest  bred 
strain  ever  offered  in  the  South. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.75;  5 lbs.,  $13.00,  post- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $2.50  per  lb. 

_This  most  excellent  vari- 
ety is  the  earliest  and 
surest  heading  of  first  early  cabbages  for  the  market  and  home  garden.  Earliness 
and  hard  heading  in  this  variety  are  most  important  to  growers.  It  has  few  outer 
leaves,  and  in  compactness  and  regularity  our  strain  cannot  be  surpassed.  It 
matures  large,  hard,  conical-shaped  heads  of  splendid  eating  quality  within  75  to 
80  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  14  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.75;  5 lbs.,  $13.00,  post- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $2.50  per  lb. 

Crescent  City  Flat  Dutch  No.  85— ™‘dse  sc0CT0ndher* 

ful  records  in  Florida,  Mississippi,  Texas,  and  Louisiana,  both  from  spring  and 
fall  plantings.  We  do  not  recommend  it  for  an  early  cabbage,  but  for  main  crop 
and  late  it  is  just  as  good  as  anything  we  offer.  The  heads  are  firm  and  hard, 
stand  shipment  well,  and  resist  heat  and  cold  on  account  of  its  vigorous  character- 
istics. Ready  to  cut  in  100  to  110  days  from  planting  the  seed 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  14  lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.50;  5 lbs.,  $12.00,  post- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $2.25  per  lb. 

All  Head  Earlv  No  86 4.n  excelIent  second  early  market  sort 

xAtnil  SLuXLiy  OO  that  produces  heads  that  are  very  large 

for  so  early  a cabbage  and  of  good  quality.  The  plants  are  compact,  with  few 
outer  leaves.  The  stem  is  short.  The  heads  are  solid  and  flat,  but  very  deep 
It  is  a dependable  sort,  and  the  demand  for  this  stock  is  growing  every  year.  We 
sell  hundreds  of  pounds  in  Texas,  Louisiana  and  Mississippi.  Matures  in  about 
100  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  14  lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.50;  5 lbs.,  $12.00,  postpaid 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $2.25  per  lb. 


Reuter’s  Monster  Surehead 


Peerless  Large  Late  Flat 
Dutch  No. 87 — ofheiatef  Xl 

Dutch  ever  introduced  in  the  South. 
Largely  planted  by  our  local  gardeners. 
The  plants  are  very  hardy,  compara- 
tively slow  growing,  but  very  sure  head- 
ing: stem  rather  short.  The  plants  are 
exceptionally  vigorous,  with  very  large, 
broad,  spreading  outer  leaves,  which 
are  moderately  smooth  or  very  slightly 
waved.  This  is  considered  by  many  as 
the  standard  very  large  late  cabbage  for 
home  garden  and  market. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  14  lb., 
65c;  lb.,  $2.50;  5 lbs.,  $12.00,  post- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or 
over,  at  $2.25  per  lb. 

( 

St.  Louis  Market  No. 

CO  Largely  planted  in  Southwest 

00  Texas  by  truckers  on  account 
of  its  strong  heading  characteristics, 
resistance  to  unfavorable  weather,  and 
keeping  qualities.  Plants  are  large,  com- 
pact, vigorous,  and  best  quality. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % 

lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.50;  5 lbs.,  $12.00, 
postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots 
or  over,  at  $2.25  per  lb. 


Early  Jersey  Wakefield  No.  84 


Copenhagen  Market  No.  89—^!^^*^: 

dueed.  The  heads  are  exceptionally  large  for  so  early  a variety,  very  so'lid,  and  of 
most  excellent  quality.  This  is  a most  excellent  sort,  both  for  home  garden  and 
market.  Ready  for  market  in  85  to  90  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  H lb.,  90c;  lb.,  $3.00,  postpaid.  Not  pre- 
paid, 10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $2.75  per  lb. 

Danish  Ball  Head  No.  9»— MJS® 

are  vigorous  and  compact,  with  stems  of  medium  length.  The  heads  are  medium 
size,  round,  very  solid,  and  heavy. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  14  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.75;  5 lbs.,  $13.00,  post- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $2.50  per  lb 


Reuter’s  Peerless  Succession  No.  91 


_The  most  cel- 
ebrated sec- 
ond early  variety  of  cabbage  in  cultivation.  It  stands  today  unrivalled  as  a 
second-early  or  main-crop  sort.  The  heads  become  solid  long  before  they  are  fully 
grown,  so  that  though  immature,  heads  of  satisfactory  size  may  be  cut  long  before 
it  is  at  its  best.  This  quality,  combined  with  its  ability  to  stand  well  without 
splitting,  makes  it  available  for  use  over  a longer  season  than  most  other  sorts. 
The  heads  are  of  medium  size,  very  firm  and  solid,  averaging  10  to  12  inches  in 
diameter,  but  are  frequently  larger.  Average  weight  12  to  15  pounds,  although 
our  growers  have  produced  cabbage  from  our  seed  to  weigh  25  pounds.  My  strain 
is  remarkable  for  its  purity,  trueness  to  type  and  uniformity.  We  offer  Long 
Island  grown  seed  only,  stock  that  is  dependable. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  \i  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.75;  5 lbs.,  $13.00,  post- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $2.50  per  lb. 


Stein’s  Early  Flat  Dutch 


9 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Stein’sEarlyFlatDutch 

vr  Q 1 The  best  and  largest  early 

lNO.  VZ  flat  cabbage  for  the  South. 
Unquestionably  it  is  the  finest  bred  and 
earliest  of  the  very  large  (weighs  17  to  25 
lbs.)  cabbage  and  the  most  solid  headed, 
thoroughbred  of  its  class.  It  is  a dwarf, 
compact  grower,  allowing  close  plant- 
ing, a sure  header,  most  uniform  in 
growth,  attractive  in  appearance,  free 
from  any  coarseness,  and  of  splendid 
quality.  Practically  every  plant  will 
form  a very  large,  solid  head  and 
mature  earlier  than  any  variety  of  equal 
size.  It  is  highly  suitable  for  every 
growing  season.  For  fall  and  early 
spring  planting  it  is  unexcelled.  The 
plants  are  short-stemmed,  compact,  and 
upright  with  comparatively  few  and 
short  leaves.  The  heads  are  large  for 
the  size  of  the  plant,  nearly  round  and 
somewhat  flattened,  close,  firm  and  very 
solid.  If  you  want  the  best  early  flat- 
headed cabbage,  plant  Stein’s  Early 
Flat  Dutch,  and  you  will  not  be  dis- 
appointed. 

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


Beuter’s  Peerless  Succession 


paid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $2.25  per  lb. 


65c;  lb.,  $2.50;  6 lbs.,  $12.00,  post- 


Prices:  Pkt. 


Mammoth  Red  Rock 

q/ The  best,  largest  head- 

/D  ingj  hardiest  and  most 
dependable  red  cabbage.  Produces 
heads  in  120  days,  round,  very  solid  and 
of  a deep  red  color,  often  weighing  12 
pounds  each.  Used  principally  for 
pickling.  A sure  cropper. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  K lb., 
90c;  lb.,  $3.00,  postpaid. 

Pe-Tsai  or  Chinese 
Cabbage  No.  82 — 

This  variety  is  straight  short-leaved, 
which  we  import  direct  from  Northern 
China.  It  makes  a solid  head,  with  few 
outer  leaves,  and  is  the  most  desirable 
type  to  plant.  Grows  very  quickly, 
being  ready  to  eat  in  60  days.  The  seed 
should  not  be  sown  during  hot  weather. 
Start  the  plants  in  a bed  and  transplant 
to  about  15  inches  apart  in  the  row.  It 
is  very  palatable  if  boiled  like  cabbage, 
but  must  be  cooked  quickly. 

10c;  oz.,  35c;  K lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.50,  postpaid. 


Monster  Surehead  No.  9$-4X,bi8t3^,M; 

captured  the  approval  of  nearly  every  big  commercial  trucker  in  Southwest  Texas 
and  along  the  Gulf  Coast.  The  plants  are  rather  upright,  allowing  closer  plant- 
ing than  the  late  flat  Dutch  types;  stems  rather  short.  The  heads  are  large,  broad, 
thick,  and  somewhat  flattened,  compact,  very  solid,  and  of  exceptional  quality. 
For  sureness  in  heading  and  regularity  in  growth,  this  variety  heads  the  list,  and 
its  adaptability  to  soils  and  climates  is  the  dominating  feature  so  conspicuously 
responsible  for  its  great  popularity.  Reuter’s  Monster  Surehead  will  discount 
any  other  flat-head  type  of  cabbage  and  excel  it  in  earliness,  hardness  and  size. 


1(11  I A K IX  i ms  type  oi  caouage  is  grown  lor  winter  use  in  tne 

Southern  States  to  furnish  a large  amount  of  green  forage 
for  stock  and  to  provide  boiling  greens  for  table  use. 


Southern  or  Georgia  No.  178— Lhvoarrif!eisveryhardmye 

standing  winters  as  far  North  as  Tennessee.  Will  make  good  crop  where  the  soii 
is  too  poor  to  grow  cabbage. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  10c;  M lb.,  30c;  lb.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $3.50,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  60c  per  lb. 


Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  bi  lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.50;  5 lbs.,  $12.00,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $2.25  per  lb. 


rr„vn O Volda  NTrk  O/l A Quick  grower,  maturing  about  the  same 

1 eXaS  V Olga  1\U.  74:  time  as  Stein’s  Early  Flat  Dutch  (about  90 
to  100  days),  producing  uniformly  round  heads  with  short  stems  and  plants  of  com- 
pact growth.  It  makes  deep  very  heavy  head,  remarkably  solid  and  white.  Grows 
close  to  the  ground  and  produces  heads  that  are  uniform  in  shape,  size,  and 
maturity. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.75;  5 lbs.,  $13.00,  post- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $2.50  per  lb. 

American  Savoy  No.  95— sSy°Sp,fedJ^,«S‘S,X 

fine  and  delicate  flavor.  The  leaves  are  wrinkled  or  densely  crumpled.  Matures 
fine  large  heads  in  about  1 10  days.  A good  keeper,  and  one  of  the  best  sorts  for 
the  home  garden. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  lb.,  90c;  lb.,  $3.00,  postpaid. 


Whitehead  Collards  No.  179— biSMStVS®  Si 

the  ordinary  collard,  but  with  better  eating  qualities  and  the  heading  character 
of  the  cabbage  is  its  most  desirable  feature.  Does  not  grow  as  tall  as  the  Georgia, 
but  the  leaves  grow  closer  together  on  the  stem.  It  is  more  tender  and  better 
flavored  sort.  This  cabbage-like  collard  grows  fine  in  hot  weather  and  stands 
winter  cold  that  would  kill  cabbage. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  \i  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $3.50,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  60c  per  lb. 


RADErTlT  I?  r\r  17  A T A member  of  the  cabbage  family,  known 

JV.rVJ_/lh  as  Curley  Greens.  It’s  more  hardy  than 
cabbage  and  much  superior  in  eating  qualities  than  collards. 

Early  Green  Curled  Kale  No.  67— Jornpac^V^ha^ 

Remarkably  tender  and  delicate  in  flavor.  Leaves  rich  green  and  very  curly. 

Prices;  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  M lb.,  35e;  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid.  Not  pre- 
paid, 10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.00  per  lb. 


Thousands  of  gardeners  throughout 
the  South  have  learned  the  secret  of 
early  cabbage  and  each  year  plant 
Reuter’s  Frost  Proof  Cabbage  Plants. 
Turn  to  page  32  of  this  catalog  for 
prices  and  descriptions. 


Do  not  overlook  the  opportun- 
ity of  getting  early  cabbage  by 
planting  Reuter’s  Frost  Proof 
Cabbage  Plants.  Turn  to  page 
32  for  full  particulars 


All 

Head 

Early 


10 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CAULIFLOWER,  CARROTS,  CELERY,  ETC. 


Peerless  Snowball  Cauliflower 


lb.,  25c;  lb.,  70c;  5 lbs.,  $3.25,  postpaid. 


REUTER’S  CAULIFLOWER  — Peerless  Snow- 

Kn  1 1 “Mf.-.  14-4. .Largest,  most  perfect,  and  surest  header  of  all  early 

-Lsix.  X44  varieties.  The  plants  are  compact  with  few  short  outside 
leaves  and  are  well  suited  for  close  planting.  The  heads  are  of  medium  to  large, 
solid,  compact,  round,  very  white.  We  commend  this  strain  with  the  assurance  that 
it  will  give  entire  satisfaction. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  25c;  oz.,  50c;  oz.,  $1.75;  lb.,  $6.00;  lb.,  $20.00,  post- 
Sj  aid. 

T orrfo  AlrSioro  Mn  145 _An  unsurpassed  variety  for  planting  in  the 

Lalgc  rVlglcl  S IMU.  14:0  Gulf  Coast  section.  It  will  head  when 
others  fail.  The  plant  is  large,  but  of  upright  growth,  the  leaves  protecting  the 
head  so  that  they  will  endure  uninjured  a frost  that  would  ruin  other  sorts. 

Prices;  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  75c;  M lb.,  $2.00;  lb.,  $7.00,  postpaid. 

REUTER’S  CARROT  SEED  —Danvers  Half 

Long  ‘J^o  129 Illustrated  in  color  and  described  on  page  34  of  this 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  J4  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $3.50,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  60c  per  lb. 

-fori dvr  \fr»  1 3ft A splendid  bunching  sort,  very  popular  with 

lvvJ.  lOv  market  gardeners.  It  is  a medium  early, 
half  long  variety.  The  tops  are  medium  sized  with  small  neck.  The  mature  roots 
are  thick,  5 to  6 inches  in  length,  uniformly  half  long  or  stump  rooted,  but  tapering 
slightly,  smooth,  deep  orange  red  in  color.  The  flesh  is  crisp  and  tender.  Matures 
its  beautiful  shaped  roots  in  about  60  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  M lb.,  25c;  lb.,  70c;  5 lbs.,  $3.25,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  55c  per  lb. 

■D/arl  Cl-  Valorv  TSIn  131  Th?  roots  are  very  deep  orange,  long 

KcU  Ol.  V alciy  iNU.  lol  and  comparatively  thick,  often  12 
inches  in  length  and  3 inches  in  diameter  at  the  crown,  tapering  regularly  to  a point. 
A splendid  sort  for  early  planting.  It  grows  smoothly  and  is  sweet  and  tender; 

roots  are  ready  to  pull  in  70  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  \4  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  70c;  5 lbs.,  $3.25,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  55c  per  lb. 

Oxheart  or  Guerande  No. 

Especially  adapted  for  soil  so  hard  and  stiff  that  longer  rooted  sorts  would  not  thrive 
in  it  The  tops  are  comparatively  small.  The  mature  roots  are  4J4  inches  long, 
very"  thick,  ending  abruptly  in  a small  tap  root.  The  flesh  is  bright  orange,  fine 
grained  and  sweet.  Ready  for  market 
in  about  65  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  10c;  J4 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  56c  per  lb. 


T nv-iri  nroniio  XTn  1 7 7 A well  known  sort,  roots  long,  thickest  near  the  crown,  tapering  regularly  to  a 
AAX  <XilgC  itU.  loo  point,  color  deep  orange.  It  is  a good  keeper  of  fine  quality  for  winter  use. 
A heavy  cropper,  so  heavy  in  fact  that  it  is  profitable  to  grow  for  stock  feed,  while  in  quality  it  is  a table  carrot. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  \4  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  70c;  5 lbs.,  $3.25,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at 
55c  per  lb. 

T qr(5p  Whitt*  Rpldiori  TSJr»  134. The  best  of  a11  stock  carrots.  The  yield  is  enormous,  often  20  to 

•*-'***•  &~  VVIlllc  Dclglall  IMU.  104  25  tons  per  acre.  There  is  no  better  stock  food  in  the  world  than 

this  crop.  Produces  large  roots  in  90  to  100  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  \4  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  70c;  5 lbs.,  $3.25,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at 
65c  per  lb. 

(''’p'T  'plT?"V Culture — The  seed  in  our  latitude  is  usually  sown  during  June  and  July,  and  then  again  during  the 

v > 1 ^ 1 x fall  months.  Sow  the  seed  in  a seed  bed,  covered  with  burlap,  canvas  or  cheesecloth,  to  prevent  the 

sun  from  injuring  the  young  seedlings.  As  soon  as  the  plants  are  about  2 inches  high  transplant  to  another  seed  bed  to 
make  them  stocky.  Cover  the  seed  with  a very  little  soil  and  firm  well.  Keep  the  seed  bed  moist  to  insure  quic  k germina- 
tion and  vigorous  growth.  The  plants  should  be  ready  to  set  out  in  October 
when  planted  during  June  and  July.  When  ready  for  the  garden,  set  the 
plants  6 to  8 inches  apart  in  rows  3 to  4 feet  apart.  Work  up  the  soil  between 
the  rows  and  draw  it  around  the  plants  from  time  to  time  until  the  plants  are 
covered  to  their  very  tips,  and  they  will  be  ready  for  use  soon  after.  Count 
on  about  400  plants  to  the  packet  of  seed;  3,000  to  the  ounce.  One-third  of 
an  ounce  to  100-foot  of  drill.  Requires  four  to  five  months  to  produce  the 
crop. 

Golden  Self-Blanching  No.  155— 

have  had  this  seed  grown  for  us  in  France  by  the  same  grower  for  a number 
of  years,  so  we  know  our  stock  is  right. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  oz.,  75c;  M lb.,  $2.50;  lb.,  $9.00, 
postpaid. 

_A  handsome  early  variety;  leaves 
“are  bright  green  at  base,  shading 
nearly  white  at  tips.  As  plants  mature,  the  inner  stems  and  leaves  turn 
white. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  M lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.60,  postpaid. 

Clictrtt  PdSf'dl  lSJrk  157 A very  good  sort.  The  stalks  are 

Vjian.1  rdJ>Cdl  1\0.  ID/  about  2 feet  high,  thick,  solid  and 

stringless.  Vigorous  grower. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  ]4  lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 

arictn  NTrt  1 58 Turnip  Rooted  Celery.  The  roots  are  the 

VjC1C11<XC  lvU.  X.JO  edible  portion,  excellent  for  salads  and 

stews.  They  are  also  cooked  and  sliced  as  a salad. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  M lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 

IZ /~VTTT  p A TJT  The  edible  part  is  the  turnip-shaped  bulb  formed 

**-'~/n.A-'X\.r\.J>X  above  the  ground.  It  is  tender  and  excellent  when 
used  before  fully  grown,  combining  somewhat  the  flavors  of  cabbage  and 
turnip. 

Early  White  Vienna  No.  306 — J0hutobpitantvariety  for 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  26c;  M lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 

_A  hardy  annual  with  aromatic  leaves 
^somewhat  resembling  parsley.  The 
young  leaves  are  used  in  soups  and  for  flavoring  and  garnishing  meats  and 
vegetables. 

Osbeart  Carrot  Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  ^ lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 


White  Plume  No.  156 


CHERVIL  No.  173 


Chantonay  Carrot 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Reuter’s  SWEET  and  ROASTING  EAR  CORN 


Early  Large  Adams 


Stowell’s  Evergreen 


Pllltlirf*  The  Sweet  Corn  crop  is  more  largely  grown  for  local  markets  than  for  shipment,  but  within  the  past  three 

L*±  l U1  C years  or  so  a great  deal  of  attention  has  been  devoted  to  the  culture  of  this  crop  for  shipping  purposes, 
and  many  carloads  are  annually  distributed  to  the  big  Northern  markets  from  Louisiana,  Texas,  Florida  and  the  Carolinas. 
As  a rule,  sweet  and  sugar  corns  cannot  be  planted  as  early  as  the  field  corns;  the  best  pian  is  to  keep  the  soil  worked  until 
the  weather  becomes  warm,  then  plant.  Plant  during  February  and  March,  or  just  as  soon  as  all  danger  of  frost  is  past. 
Plant  the  corn  in  drills,  the  rows  three  to  four  feet  apart;  after  the  corn  is  about  ten  or  twelve  inches  high,  thin  out  to  a 
stand,  leaving  a stalk  every  ten  inches  in  the  row.  When  planted  in  hills,  more  than  four  plants  should  never  be  allowed  to 
remain.  Quantity  required:  One  pound  to  200  hills;  about  14  pounds  per  acre. 

Qf-rkviroll’c  Tfvorriroon  /QiidnpN  XTr»  1 CO  This  is  not  only  the  most  celebrated,  but  the  most 
kJlUWcU  S JC/Vergreen  iNO.  loo  popular  of  all  varieties.  Although  not  an  early  sort, 

it  is,  without  any  exception,  the  best  for  table  use  of  the  entire  lot,  although  quite  late.  Some  may  observe  they  have 
tried  it  and  have  not  had  the  pure  stock,  as  no  variety  degenerates  so  quickly  unless  the  grower  is  exceedingly  careful. 

Prices;  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  25c;  2 lbs.,  45c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  peck  (11  lbs.),  $1.50  ; bu. 
(44  lbs.),  $5.50. 

Uniltllrv  -#-1  /atn an  IRQ .The  ears  average  9 inches  in  length  and  are  borne 

UUliniry  ^OUgdr^  lNO.  1©7  from  two  to  five  and  sometimes  six  on  each  stalk. 

The  cob  is  small  and  very  closely  packed  from  tip  to  butt  with  slender,  pure 
white  kernels  of  the  finest  quality.  If  you  try  this  variety  you  will  like  it. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  25c;  2 lbs.,  45c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by 
express  or  freight,  peck  (11  lbs.),  $1.50;  bu.  (44  lbs.),  $5.50. 


Golden  Bantam  (Sugar)  No.  190—“^)  butyaiso 

one  of  the  hardiest,  and  what  it  lacks  in  size  is  more  than  made  up  by  its  other 
grand  qualities.  The  ears  are  from  six  to  seven  inches  long,  eight  rowed,  filled 
with  broad,  sweet,  golden  yellow  kernels  of  a delightful  flavor.  It  may  be 
planted  with  perfect  safety  from  ten  days  to  two  weeks  earlier  than  the  Sweet 
Corns.  The  dry  seed  is  quite  solid  and  is  not  apt  to  rot  as  that  of  the  softer 
kinds. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  25c;  2 lbs.,  45c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by 
express  or  freight,  peck  (11  lbs.),  $1.50;  bu.  (44  lbs.),  $5.50. 


Adams  Extra  Early  (Sweet)  No.  191 — Ziy  theneari- 

iest  dwarf  strain  of  this  variety.  It  is  not  a Sugar  Corn,  but  produces  ears  well 
filled  with  tender,  white  grains.  If  you  want  the  first  Sweet  Corn  on  the  market 
or  table,  plant  this  stock. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  25c;  2 lbs.,  45c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by 
express  or  freight,  peck  (12 34  lbs.),  $1.25;  bu.  (50  lbs),  $4.00. 


Adams  Early  Large  (Sweet)  No.  192 — £admgof  vari- 
eties. Matures  about  two  weeks  later  than  the  Extra  Early  Adams,  but  ears 
are  larger  and  handsomer.  The  stalks  are  vigorous,  averaging  7 feet  in 
height,  and  well  bladed. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  25c;  2 lbs.,  45c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by 
express  or  freight,  peck  (1234  lbs.),  $1.25;  bu.  (50  lbs),  $4.00. 


Truckers’  Favorite  No.  193—^  ^sdeben^nytLeJ Adams 

Early  and  another  splendid  variety.  Average  height  of  stalk  about  five  feet. 
The  ear  is  thick,  well  grained  to  the  end  of  the  cob,  rows  of  grain  straight  and 
uniform.  When  cut  green  for  market  the  ears  average  from  12  to  14  inches  in 
length.  It  is  only  a few  days  later  than  the  Adams  Early  in  cutting,  and  being 
a large  ear,  commands  the  highest  price  in  the  market.  This  corn  has  sold  in  the 
New  York  markets  for  $8.00  per  100  ears,  wholesale.  In  eating,  this  corn  is 
slightly  sweet,  resembling  sugar  corn  in  taste.  It  is  very  productive,  producing 
two  and  often  three  good  ears  to  the  stalk.  Being  hardy,  can  be  planted  at 
same  time  as  Adams  Early,  as  it  will  stand  a great  deal  of  cold  and  wet  weather. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by 
express  or  freight,  peck  (14  lbs.),  $1.00;  bu.  (56  lbs.),  $3.25. 


TtVcmrFl  Nn  1Q4. A f5ne  earIy  maturing  variety 

H IcIlCIl  IVltHJtkcL  1>IU.  17*1  producing  large,  well  filled  ears 
that  is  largely  planted  by  the  local  market  gardeners  for  shipping  to  Northern 
markets  for  roasting  ear  purposes.  It  is  a little  later  than  the  Early  Large 
Adams,  but  the  ear  is  larger  and  more  desirable  for  shipping. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by 
express  or  freight,  peck  (14  lbs.),  $1.00;  bu.  (56  lbs.),  $3.25.  For  current 
prices  on  larger  quantities,  see  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


Reuter’s  Selected  Shelled  Pop  Com  For  Seed— £°?d°°™eii  pmofiunfavorawc 

weather  and  there  is  always  a good  market  for  it.  Plant  at  the  rate  of  12  pounds  to  the  acre,  in  drills  3 feet  apart,  drop- 
ping seed  1 3-2  feet  apart  in  the  rows;  or  plant  in  hills,  using  5 to  8 lbs.  per  acre.  Cultivate  the  same  as  field  corn.  It 
matures  early  and  can  be  fed  with  profit  to  young  stock,  especially  pigs,  calves,  etc.  It  yields  fully  as  much  fodder  as 
the  best  field  corn;  in  shelled  com  it  yields  nearly,  if  not  quite  as  much  as  some  field  corn. 

Everybody  knows  the  old  variety  named  White  Rice.  Our 
’strain  is  an  improvement,  with  large  ears,  and  the  ears  are  more 
abundantly  produced.  The  stalks  grow  taller  and  the  ears  are  much  longer,  but  more  slender,  compared  with  the  Jap- 
anese Hulless. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25 
lbs.,  $2.00;  50  lbs.,  $3.00;  100  lbs.,  $6.50. 

Oupon  Ma  107 The  stalks  grow  six  feet  high  and  the  large  ears  are  produced  in 

C w vjuxucu  y uccll  ivli.  1 / 1 abundance.  Ears  larger  than  most  sorts;  rich  orange  yellow  color; 

kernels  round  and  smooth.  It  pops  perfectly  white  and  a single  kernel  will  expand  to  a diameter  of  nearly  an  inch. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  10  lbs.,  $1.25;  25 
lbs.,  $2.50;  50  lbs.,  $.400;  100  lbs.,  $7.00. 

.Also  known  in  some  sections  as  Tom  Thumb,  or  Bumble  Bee.  A dwarf 
growing  corn,  heavy  yielder  of  attractive  ears,  peculiar  in  form,  being 
nearly  as  thick  as  long.  Its  crowning  merit  lies  in  its  popping  quality,  fine  flavor,  and  absence  of  hull  or  shell. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  25c;  2 lbs.,  45c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  10  lbs.,  $1.75;  25 
lbs.,  $3.75;  50  lbs..  $7.00;  100  lbs.,  $13.00, 


Japanese  Hulless  No.  198- 


12 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Reuter’s  Tr ue-To-N ame  Cucumber  Seed 


UnltlirP Do  not  plant  the  seed  in  the  open  ground  until  all  danger  of  frost  is  past,  and  the  ground  becomes  warm.  If 

U IU  c planted  earlier,  they  should  be  protected.  In  the  garden,  prepare  hills  3 to  4 feet  apart  each  way  by  slightly 
scraping  out  the  soil  and  putting  one  or  two  shovelsful  of  well-lotted  manure  in  the  hollow.  The  manure  should  be  covered 
with  4 inches  of  fine  loose  soil  and  10  to  15  seeds  scattered  on  the  surface  of  each  hill.  The  seeds  ought  to  be  covered  about 
' 2 inch,  and  in  sandy  soil,  a little  deeper.  Only  one  or  two  plants  are  to  be  allowed  to  grow  in  each  hill,  but  a liberal  quantity 
of  seed  is  planted  in  each  hill,  as  the  young  plants  are  apt  to  be  destroyed  by  insects.  Cultivate  frequently  as  long  as  the  vines 
permit.  One  packet  of  seed  will  plant  about  15  hills;  one  ounce  about  100-foot  row;  2 to  3 pounds  to  the  acre.  Ready  to  use 
in  50  to  80  days,  depending  upon  the  variety  planted.  Bugs  and  insects  usually  trouble  this  crop.  Arsenate  of  Lead  is  a good 
insecticide  to  kill  the  striped  cucumber  beetle  or  any  other  bug  that  may  annoy  the  plants.  Pyrox  is  also  a good  material. 

Reuter’s  Extra  Dark  Evergreen  White  Spine  No.  215—’ Sdateod  pagce0l034 aotd  thS 

catalog.  Plant  out  stock  of  this  money-making  White  Spine  Cucumber.  It  has  an  ideal  shape  and  the  handsomest  extra  dark 
green  color  of  any  cucumber.  It  is  type  of  the  most  perfect  size;  just  what  is  wanted  either  for  table  or  market.  Eating  qualities 
surpass  qny  other  cucumber.  It  does  not  lose  its  dark,  rich  color  when  shipped  any  distance,  and  holds  its  color  for  days  after 
reaching  Northern  markets.  It  is  enormously  productive;  in  fact,  beats  anything  we  have  ever  tried. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25;  5 lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.00 
per  lb. 

Dontor’c  Pcirlv  Fnrtnrm  TSJr»  71  A 0ne  of  the  finest  types  of  White  Spine  yet  produced.  Early,  very 

4VCIAICI  a Lai ly  A iu  l wnc  i'll.  *iu  productive  and  disease  resistant;  fruits  9 inches  long,  slightly  taper- 
ing; flesh  white,  very  firm  and  crisp,  with  few  seeds.  The  color  is  a rich,  dark  green,  which  does  not  fade  when  shipped  a long 
distance.  On  account  of  its  earliness,  handsome  shape,  medium  size,  dark  glossy  green  color  and  prolificness,  it  has  become 
one. of  the  most  popular  varieties  with  commercial  truckers  who  plant  acres  for  shipment  to  Northern  markets.  Matures  in  about 
50  days.  It  is  one  of  the  earliest  and  finest  dark-black,  green-white  spine  cucumbers.  Year  after  year  we  obtain  our  supply  of 
this  profitable  truckers’  variety  from  the  same,  careful,  painstaking  growers.  These  growers  have  devoted  many  years  to  perfect 
it  by  careful  re-selection  of  the  finest  specimens.  We  recommend  it  as  one  of  the  best  strains  in  existence,  and  it  is  one  of  the 
finest  cucumbers  for  slicing  and  one  of  the  best  for  pickling.  A true  evergreen  variety.  A great  yielder.  Unexcelled  for  ship- 
ping as  well  as  the  home  garden. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25;  5 lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at 
$1.00  per  lb. 

Ttnnr/woH  T \Tr»  71  7 A standard  well  known  table  sort;  12  to  14  inches  long,  slender,  more  or 

"V oil  vjl  ecu  *1/  jess  warted,  tapering  towards  the  stem  end;  color  dark  green,  flesh 

white  and  firm.  The  stock  we  offer  is  splendid.  This  variety  furnishes  some  fruits  early,  but  matures  the  bulk  of  its  ciop 
rather  late.  This  is  probably  the  most  extensively  cultivated  cucumber  for  the  home  garden.  Matures  in  about  65  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  M lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 


Small  Gherkins  No.  218 

The  seed  is  distinctly  smaller  than  that  of  other  cucumbers,  and  is  slow  to  germinate. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  M lb.,  76c;  lb.,  $2.60,  postpaid. 


Planted  exclusively  for  pickles.  This  is  a very  small,  oval,  prickly  fruited  sort 
quite  distinct  from  others  and  should  always  be  picked  when  young  and  tender. 

Matures  in  about  80  days. 


flrlocme  Morlrot  NTrt  71  Q .Largely  planted  by  truckers  in  the  vicinity  of  New  Orleans  for  shipment 

f’C"  vyl  1VC  l IxltJ.  *1/  to  Northern  markets.  It  is  a dark  green  white  spine  variety,  producing 

fruits  that  are  long,  cylindrical,  very  dark  green,  with  very  white,  crisp,  tender  flesh.  The  vines  are  vigorous  and  productive. 
The  mature  fruits  are  about  8 to  10  inches  long.  An  ideal  shipping  sort.  Matures  in  about  55  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  \i  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25;  5 lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.00 
per  lb. 


Early  Fortune 


The  Klondyke  Cucumber  No.  221—°^^^ 

white  spine  cucumber  is  unexcelled.  A medium  early  cucumber  of  handsome, 
intensely  dark  green  color,  and  of  excellent  quality  for  slicing.  The  vines  are 
very  hardy  and  prolific.  The  mature  fruits  are  often  about  8 inches  long,  2 to  2J4 
inches  in  diameter,  and  are  uniform  in  size  and  shape.  The  glossy  green  color 
is  retained  much  longer  and  is  affected  less  by  the  hot  sun  than  any  other  sort  with 
which  we  are  familiar.  Its  uniform  size  and 
shape  and  splendid  color  are  making  this  sort 
very  popular  as  a shipping  cucumber  with 
thousands  of  truckers  throughout  the  South. 

Matures  in  55  to  60  days.  The  seed  we  offer 
of  this  variety  is  grown  expressly  for  us  in  the 
far  North  by  whom  we  consider  the  best  grower 
in  the  entire  country.  We  have  carefully 
studied  the  demands  of  Southern  Truckers 
and  Market  Gardeners,  and  in  this  variety, 
have  succeeded  in  offering 
to  them  a strain  that  is 
hardly  equalled. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c ; oz., 

15c;  M lb.,  40c;  lb. ,$1.25; 

5 lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid. 

Not  prepaid,  10- 
lb.  lots  or  over, 
at  $1.00  per  lb. 


T7avie  Porfcn"*!-  XTrw  777 Fine  for  forcing  and  for  outdoors.  Fruits 

JL*«.VJ.»  A CIICU  A&A  of  dark  green  color,  rather  long,  averag- 

ing 10  inches  or  more  in  length,  white  spined,  quite  slender,  symmetrical  tapering 
slightly  at  both  ends.  _ Flesh  is  crisp,  tender  and  of  good  quality.  It  is  a type  of 
the  most  perfect  size;  just  what  is  wanted  for  either  table  or  market.  It  is  almost 
seedless  one-third  of  its  length  from  the  stem  end,  and  the  seeds  when  it  is  in  slicing 
condition  are  so  small  and  tender  that  they  are  unnoticed.  A very  prolific  variety. 

Recommended  as  one  of  the  best  shipping 
sorts  as  it  retains  its  attractive  dark  color  for 
a long  time  after  picking.  Ready  to  pull  in 
55  days.  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  quite  equal  to  Reuter's  Perfected  Davis 
Perfect,  illustrated  on  this  page  and 
described  on  the  next. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c ; 
OZ.,  15c;  lb.,  40c; 
lb.,  $1.26;  5 lbs., 
$5.50  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  10-lb.  lots 
or  over,  at  $1.00 
per  lb. 


we 


Reuter’s  Perfected  Davis  Perfect 

13 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Reuter’s  Everbearing  No.  223- 

on  a single  vine,  and  bearing  continues  until  frost, 
vines  continue  to  flower  and  produce  fruit. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25;  5 lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid, 
lots  or  over,  at  $1.00  per  lb. 


Enormously  productive  and  a general  favoiite. 
Fruits  of  every  age  and  also  blossoms  may  be  found 
The  first  cucumbers  are  ready  very  early  and  the 

Not  prepaid,  10-lb. 


Klondyke 

Cucumber  

in  Florida,  lower  Louisiana  and 
Southern  Texas  for  a fall  or  winter 
crop.  It  is  a good  practice  to  pinch 
off  the  ends  of  the  branches  after 
the  plants  begin  to  blossom  that 
oniy  two  or  three  fruit  will  set.  A packet  will  produce  about  200  plants;  an  ounce  about  2,000; 
M lb.  will  sow  an  acre.  Ready  for  use  in  120-140  days. 

New  Orleans  Market  No.  236— ^^^c°Ior  and  describedon  page34 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  J-4'  lb.,  $1.25;  lb.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 

'Maw  VrkfL-  PnrrvTo  TSIrw  927 .Fruits  are  large,  fine  and  free  from  thorns.  This 

nc"  •4'AIJV  JT  HI  AO/  variety  is  a general  favorite  for  market  and  home 

garden.  The  plants  are  spineless,  large  and  spreading,  with  light  green  foliage.  It  usually  produces 
four  to  six  large  oval  fruits  of  a splendid  dark  purple  color.  The  vigor  and  productiveness  of  the 
plants  and  the  large  size,  earliness  and  fine  quality  of  its  fruits,  make  it  a most  profitable  variety. 
Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25;  lb.,  $4.50,  postpaid. 

l)|n  n\r  PngiifTT  VT/-*  92R The  earliest  large  eggplant.  It  combines  in  itself  many 

uiacw  ucaUl^  i'P*  AOO  characteristics  which  are  valuable.  It  is  very  early, 
maturing  in  about  120  days.  The  fruits  are  .jet  black.  Average  weight  2 to  3 pounds.  It  is  dwarf 
growing  and  bears  its  fruits  dose  to  the  main  stem.  We  have  secured  a disease-resistant  strain  of 
this  market  variety  that  is  very  popular  with  truckers  in  Southwest  Texas  and  other  Southern 
localities. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25;  lb.,  $4.50,  postpaid, 

Florida  High  Bush  No. 

any  other  variety.  The  sun  does  not  blight  the  blossoms,  as  in  the  case  of  other  sorts.  The  plants 
are  strong  and  stand  unfavorable  weather  remarkably  well.  The  fruits  are  of  uniform  size,  dark 
purplish  color,  and  run  fully  90  per  cent  true  to  type.  The  plants  bear  profusely  and  continuously 
through  the  season.  We  have  known  of  spring  planted  seed  to  continue  producing  eggplants  until 
killed  by  frost,  in  the  fall.  This  is  a hard  variety  to  beat. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  \i  lb.,  $1.26;  lb.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 

F Vlt T 1’F Culture — Sow  the  seed  during  August,  September  and  as  late  as  October  For 

v L/  jate  spring  and  summer  use,  plant  in  open  ground  during  F'ebruary  and  March. 
Requires  60  days  to  mature  the  crop.  One  ounce  will  sow  a 100-foot  row. 

A mighty  fine  Salad  crop  for  your  garden.  The  cut,  curled  and  fiilled  leaves  are  very  ornamental 
when  fully  blanched  and  are  frequently  used  for  garnishing.  It  is  also  used  for  flavoring  soups 
and  the  young,  tender  leaves  are  delicious  when  choked  as  greens. 

LARGE  GREEN  CURLED  — (Red  Ribbed)  No.  249  — 

A hardy,  vigorous  growing  endive  with  bright  deep  green  leaves.  The  midribs  of  the  outer  leaves 
are  usually  tinged  with  rose.  Highly  esteemed  for  market  and  home  garden  use. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  fj  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25;  5 lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.00  per  lb. 

Broad  Leaved  Batavian  — (Escarol) — No.  250 — broad, ebyrhfjht 

green  leaves  with  thick,  nearly  white  midribs. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  lOo;  oz.,  15c;  J 4 lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.26;  5 lbs.,  $5.60,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.00  per  lb. 


Poilfpr'e  1?cir1iAcF  rvf  All  Nn  99J. This  cucumber  has  proved  to  be  the  biggest 

rveuter  S ihamest  OI  /Vll  rNO.  money  maker  ever  planted  by  Florida  and 

Southwest  Texas  growers.  Mr.  H.  R.  Carlton  of  Wauchula,  Florida,  recently  wrote:  "I  used  your  Earliest 
of  All  Cucumber  last  season  and  liked  them  best  of  any  I planted.  I picked  them  in  65  days  with  lots  of 
bad  weather.”  If  you  want  to  grow  early  cucumbers  for  profit,  the  kind  that  are  ready  to  pull  in  about 
50  days,  this  is  the  variety  above  all  others.  Although  early,  the  fruits  are  of  fine  quality  and  the  color 
an  attractive  dark  green.  When  suitable  for  pickling,  the  cucumbers  are  straight,  square  ended  and  very 
firm.  When  ready  for  slicing  they  are  6 to  7 inches  long,  crisp  and  of  a most  delicious  flavor.  The  vines  are 
extra  vigorous  and  produce  an  abundance  of  fruits,  which  are  unexcelled  for  home  or  market  use.  It  is  a 
very  hardy,  robust,  prolific  grower. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  M lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.10;  5 lbs.,  $5.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  90c  per  lb.  » 

Reuter’s  Perfected  Davis  Perfect  No.  227— “nequS 

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.  Our  “Per- 
fected” strain  is  the  result  of  many  years  careful  and  continuous  selection.  Every  fruit  is  shapely  and  holds 
its  fine  cylindrical  shape  clear  to  the  stem  end.  By  using  our  Perfected  strain  a crop  can  be  produced  out- 
doors which  cannot  be  distinguished  from  greenhouse  stock.  Ready  for  market  in  60  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  M lb.,  B0c;  lb.,  $1.50;  5 lbs.,  $7.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  $1.25  per  lb. 

TT\7Arrfi-AA-r»  Piclrlo  \fn  This  is  a very  productive  variety  that  is  extensively  grown 

LVcf glccll  x 1GJA1C  ltu.  for  pickles.  The  vines  are  vigorous.  The  fruits  are 

bright  green,  of  medium  size,  very  smooth.  The  flesh  is  crisp  and  tender. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  kt  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

Tnnnn aca  IVfn  977 The  fruits  of  this  excellent  variety  run  from  10  to  12 

J ziptlllcoc  GlUIllHXlg  A*/  inches  long.  Early  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.  Can  be  grown  on  trellises;  valuable  for  small  garden. 
Ready  for  table  in  70  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  Lf  lb.,  50c,  postpaid. 

Reuter’s  Cucumber  Seed  is  grown  from  stocks  selected  by  honest  growers,  who  use  painstaking 
methods  and  are  discriminating  in  delivering  their  crops.  Our  seed  can  be  relied  upon  to  produce  uniform 
fruit.  Market  gardeners  throughout  the  South  have  confidence  in  our  seed. 

Reuter’s  Excellent  Eggplants 

Culf-nro Seed  germinates  slowly  and  should  be  started  in  hotbeds  in  this  latitude  in  January 

CiUllUre  and  February.  When  plants  have  made  their  fourth  or  fifth  pair  of  leaves,  they  may 
be  set  in  open  ground  after  last  frost,  provided  nights  are  not  cold,  and  the  ground  is  warm.  Plant  in  rows 
about  2 feet  apart  each  way.  Keep  constantly  stirring  the  soil  to  induce  continuous  and  vigorous  growth. 
In  June  and  July  seed  is  also  planted 


Black  Beauty  Eggplant 


14 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


BEST  LETTUCE  SEED  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


A FIELD  OF  REUTER’S  PEERLESS  BIG  BOSTON  J.ETTUCE 


Reuter's  Lettuce  Seed  is 
warehoused  in  my  own 
chemical  cold-storage  to 
retain  high  germination. 


Reuter’s  Peerless  Big  Boston  No.  316—^/“^°^ 

famous  variety  has  won  the  favor  of  thousands  of  the  most  discriminating  garden- 
ers throughout  the  important  lettuce  growing  sections  of  the  South.  This  is  the 
best  heading  variety  in  cultivation  and  its  qualities  are  so  well  and  so  generally 
known  that  an  extensive  description  is  unnecessary.  It  is  a splendid  shipper, 
hardy  and  thoroughly  reliable.  The  heads  are  large  and  solid.  The  seed  stock 
I offer  you  is  certain  to  head.  Its  purity,  hardness  of  head  and  slowness  to  go  to 
seed  are  characteristics  that  cannot  escape  the  notice  of  practical  gardeners  who 
look  to  this  money-making  crop  for  a livelihood. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  16c;  J i lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25;  6 lbs.,  $6.50,  postpaid. 

Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.00  per  lb. 

Reuter’s  Iceberg  Lettuce  No.  317 — fUcebTgood  aul 

season  sort,  and  can  be  produced  when  most  other  varieties  are  not  available.  It 
is  a crisp,  loose  cabbage  heading,  late  variety,  very  slow  to  go  to  seed.  Head  is 
very  hard  and  well  blanched,  the  leaves  very  completely  and  tightly  overlapping 
each  other.  The  color  is  light  green,  excepting  for  the  faint  brown  tinge  along  the 
extreme  border.  It  is  never  spotted  and  the  inner  head  leaves  never  color.  The 
quality  is  good,  crisp  and  firm,  very  sweet,  but  not  buttery  in  flavor. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  Vi  lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00;  5 lbs.,  $9.00,  postpaid. 

Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.75  per  lb. 

\Tew  York  or  Wonderful  Lettuce  No.  318— 

the  spring.  Plants  are  rich  green,  growing  more  than 
15  inches  in  diameter.  A quick  seller  in  the  mar- 
kets because  of  its  crispness  and  excellent  flavor. 
In  the  Southern  States  it  should  be  planted  from 
September  1 to  February  1. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  Vi  lb.,  60c;  lb., 
$2.00;  5 lbs.,  $9.00,  postpaid.  Notprepaid,  10-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  $1.75  per  lb. 

Reuter’s  Drumhead  Cabbage 
Lettuce  No.  320— VadaVedlS  swp. 

ping,  but  belongs  to  the  crisp-leaved  varieties. 
Splendid  for  home  gardens  and  nearby  markets. 
It  is  always  large,  with  outer  leaves  a clear,  light 
green  color,  inside  of  the  head  being  almost  pure  white. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  Vi  lb.,  60c; 
lb.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 

ROMAINE  COS  OR  CELERY 
LETTUCE 

Reuter’s  Paris  White  Cos  No. 

oof The  most  popular  of  Cos  Varieties,  and  is 

really  the  only  Cos  sort  planted  to  any 
extent  in  this  section.  Forms  large,  upright 
heads,  8 to  12  inches  in  height,  and  of  the  finest 
quality. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15C;  Vi  lb.,  40c;  lb., 
$1.26,  postpaid. 


Reuter’s  Mammoth  Big  Boston  Lettuce  No. 

■J-|Q The  King  of  All  Lettuces.  A perfected  strain  of  the  Big  Boston  type 

Oly  that  js  far  superior  to  any  other  variety  whether  sown  for  market  purposes, 
for  shipping  trade  or  for  the  home  garden.  It  is  a certain  header,  slightly  larger  in 
its  growth  than  the  Big  Boston,  but  otherwise  identical  in  its  characteristics.  It  is 
slow  to  run  to  seed,  is  not  easily  affected  by  hot  weather,  absolutely  free  from 
bitterness  and  matures  a solid  head  of  crisp,  tender,  delicious  lettuce.  My  own 
exclusive  strain  of  this  perfected  variety  will  mature  earlier  than  even  my  regular 
strain  of  Big  Boston  and  the  heads  will  all  be  of  exceptional  size  and  unsurpassed 
quality.  The  supply  of  this  strain  of  seed,  entirely  controlled  by  me,  is  never 
plentiful  and  I urge  you,  whether  you  be  market  or  home  gardener,  to  send  your 
order  in  early  and  not  be  among  those  disappointed. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  Vi  lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.00;  5 lbs.,  $9.00,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.75  per  lb. 


Reuter’s  Iceberg  Lettuce 


Reuter’s  New  York  Lettuce 


15 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  Unexcelled  Cantaloupe  Seed 


Culture 


Melons  thrive  best  in 
Tight,  rich  soil.  Plant 
just  as  soon  as  the  ground  is  warm,  in 
hills  4 to  6 feet  apart,  according  to  the 
variety;  in  each  hill  apply  a shovel- 
ful of  well-rotted  ma- 
nure, or  a handful  of  com- 
mercial fertilizer,  well  mixed 
with  the  soil.  Plant  about 
12  seeds  to  each  hill,  cover- 
ing with  about  1 inch  of  fine 
soil  firmly  pressed  down. 

When  the  plants  are  pretty 
well  developed,  keep  the 
hoe  and  cultivator  going. 

Gradually  thin  out  to  two 
plants  to  the  hill.  When 
the  vines  begin  to  runfreely , 
stop  cultivation,  except 
after  a heavy  rain.  A few 
hills  for  early  use  may  be 
had  by  sowing  in  the  dirt 
bands  in  the  hot  bed,  and 
when  warm  enough  trans- 
plant to  open  ground. 

Melon  vines  are  subject  to 
the  same  destructive  in- 
sects and  fungus  foes  as  are 
cucumber  and  squash  vines. 

Early  and  repeated  spraying  with  Pyrox,  Arsenate  of  Lead,  Black  Leaf  40,’ Bordeaux 
Mixture,  or  any  other  good  spray  material  will  help  wonderfully.  See  page  70  for 
our  assortment  of  insecticides.  Use  a packet  to  about  15  hills;  1 ounce  to  60  hills; 
2 to  3 pounds  to  the  acre. 

Reuter’s  Eden  Gem  No.  109  ed  in  color  and  described  on 

page  36  of  this  catalog.  Matures  in  70  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  M lh-,  50c;  lb.,  $1.50;  5 lbs.,  $7.00,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.25  per  lb. 


When  to  Pick  Market 
Cantaloupes— ?mp  oA  Inryt 

matter  when  raising  melons  for  shipping. 

It  is  an  easy  matter  to  pick 
for  local  selling,  for  you 
can  do  just  as  you  would 
if  you  were  eating  them 
yourself.  For  shipping, 
however,  each  grower  will 
have  to  learn  the  proper 
time.  For  fancy  fruit, 
leave  on  the  vines  as  long 
as  possible.  They  must 
be  in  the  green  state,  yet 
beginning  to  ripen.  If 
cracks  between  stem  and 
melons  appear,  it  is  time  to 
pick.  If  the  weather  has 
been  wet  cut  the  stems,  as 
pulling  may  bring  some 
flesh  with  the  stem. 


Genuine  Rocky- 


Reuter’s  Pollock  10-! 


25  Cantaloupe  ford  No.  112  — 

(Gold  Lined) — Illustrated 
on  page  17.  This  is  the  original  strain  of  the  famous  Rockyford  melon,  so 
popular  throughout  the  entire  country.  For  many  years  we  have  delighted 
thousands  of  our  customers  with  our  superb  strain  of  this  superfine  muskmelon. 
It  is  a desirable  medium  early  sort  for  the  home  or  market  gardener.  The 
vines  are  vigorous  and  productive.  The  fruits  are  oval,  slightly  ribbed,  densely 
covered  with  fine  netting.  The  flesh  is  green,  very  sweet  and  highly  flavored. 
It  is  highly  rust-resistant,  and  yields  a heavy  crop.  Our  seed  is  carefully  grown 
from  selected  stock  seed,  and  only  from  choice  melons — no  culls. 

Prices;  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  Y lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25;  5 lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.00  per  lb. 


Pollock  10-25  No.  119— S’XVffi 


■ See  illustration  at 
top  of  this  page.  A brand  new 
cantaloupe  that  was  first  commercially  grown  in  the  West  two  years  ago.  Last 
season  more  than  45,000  lbs.  were  planted  to  produce  melons  for  shipment 
to  Eastern  markets.  It  is  a Salmon  Tint  cantaloupe  and  the  latest  and  by 
all  odds  the  most  successful  of  any  introduction  of  any  type  of  the  Rockyford. 
A re-selection  from  the  Pollock  25  Salmon  Fleshed  and  is  the  most  profitable  can- 
taloupe known  to  the  trade  today.  The  netting  is  heavy  and  even  from  stem  to 
blossom,  while  the  melons  run  very  uniform  in  size.  They  are  rust-resistant; 
mature  early.  The  melon  cuts  with  a golden  center,  generally  shading  out  to 
emerald  green  near  the  rind.  The  Pollock  10-25  Salmon  Tint  suits  the  commercial 
grower,  for  it  produces  abundantly  of  even,  well-sized,  netted  melons  which  pack 
evenly  and  get  on  the  early  market  ahead  of  other  similar  sorts.  So  uniform  are 
they  that  if  decently  picked  there  is  scarcely  a cull  left  as  waste.  Reports  from 
Colorado  and  other  Western  states  indicate  that  this  variety  is  a better  shipper 
than  any  other  Rockyford.  You  can  bank  on  this  sort.  It  is  unquestionably  the 
finest  Rockyford  melon  introduced  in  many  years.  Be  sure  to  include  some  in 
your  order  this  spring.  The  melon  that  pleases  the  palate  of  city  buyers  is  none 
too  good  for  your  own  table.  Matures  in  about  70  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  M lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $1.50;  6 lbs.,  $7.00,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.26  per  lb. 

U 11  1 or  XT/o  IAS (Salmon  Fleshed  Eden  Gem) — A salmon- 

r OllOCIv  ZDj  1>(J.  lwO  tinted,  rust-resistant,  cantaloupe  that  has 

become  popular  on  the  markets  because  of  its  superior  qualities.  It  is  a heavy 
yielder  and  one  of  the  best  long  distance  shippers  we  know  of.  It  is  nearly  as  early 
as  the  Eden  Gem  and  very  prolific.  The  melons  run  very  uniform  in  size. 
In  shape  it  is  a trifle  longer  than  the  Eden  Gem,  practically  all  run  solid 
net,  without  any  indication  of  the 
ribs.  The  netting  is  extremely  heavy 
and  very  light  colored  when  matured. 

The  seed  cavity  is  small.  The  flesh 
changes  from  a deep  green  near  the 
rind  to  a rich  salmon  pink  near  the 
seed  cavity;  fine  grained  and  very 
solid.  The  attractive  color  of  the 
flesh  and  the  unsurpassed  flavpr  will 
appeal  to  the  most  highly  cultivated 
tastes.  Its  fine  appearance  attracts 
the  particular  trade  and  commands 
the  highest  market  price  wherever 
introduced. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c; 

Y lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25;  6 lbs.,  $5.50, 
postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  $1.00  per  lb. 

Early  Netted  Gem  No. 

Melons  are  slightly  oval  in 

shape,  otherwise  like  our 
Gold  Lined  Rockyford.  They 
are  finely  netted.  Flesh  is  light 
green  in  color,  very  thick  and 
firm,  ripening  close  to  the  rind; 
in  flavor  it  is  luscious  and  sweet, 
the  vines  vigorous  and  produc- 
tive. Matures  in  72  to  80  days. 

It  is  a splendid  shipping  sort, 
and  is  also  a desirable  medium 
early  variety  for  home  and 
market  garden.  Prices:  Pkt., 

10c;  oz.,  15c;  Y lb.,  40c; 
lb.,  $1.26;  6 lbs.,  $5.50,  post- 

fiaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb. 
ots  or  over,  at  $1.00  per  lb. 


_A  pink-meated  Rockyford  that  is  a great 
"commercial  variety;  an  abundant  yielder, 
often  producing  15  to  25  melons  to  the  hill.  The  meat  is  a rich  golden  color,  very 
thick  and  fine  grained.  The  flavor  cannot  be  surpassed.  The  seed  is  closely 
in  place  in  three  lobes  and  does  not  easily  shake  loose.  The  rind  is  covered  with 
a closely  packed  gray  netting,  except  the  narrow  strip  between  the  ribs,  which  is 
not  netted.  Note  illustration.  The  shape  is  ideal,  averaging  6 inches  long,  and 
tapering  at  the  end.  Matures  in  about  75  days. 

Prices;  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  16c;  Y.  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25;  5 lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.00  per  lb. 

Mixed  Muskmelons  No.  123— 

of  Cantaloupes  or  Muskmelons,  so  we  have  included  in  this  mixture  seeds  that  will 
produce  early,  medium,  late,  green-fleshed,  orange-fleshed  varieties,  thus  producing 
a continuous  table  supply  throughout  the  season  from  one  small  plot.  This  mixture 
is  composed  of  our  very  best  select  strains  and  put  together  in  a properly  balanced 
mixture  that  will  give  ripe,  luscious  fruits  throughout  the  season.  This  is  an 
excellent  assortment  for  the  home  garden. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  Y lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

Champion  Market  No.  125— SS.To’v"! 

and  covered  with  dense  netting.  The  flesh  is  green,  very  thick  and  sweet.  The 
variety  is  a reliable,  medium  early;  market  sort.  It  is  very  popular  in  many  sections 
and  for  this  reason  we  have  exercised  considerable  precaution  in  obtaining  our  seed 
supply  from  the  most  responsible  source.  For  those  who  want  a large,  sweet,  green- 
fleshed  melon  that  is  early  and  productive,  I recommend  this  sort. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  Y lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $1.60,  postpaid. 

Osage  or  Miller’s  Cream  No.  124— mSfuAAle%Ab 

salmon-fleshed  melon.  The  vines  are  vigorous  and  productive.  The  fruits  are 

slightly  oval,  dark  green,  slight- 
ly ribbed  and  partly  covered 
with  shallow  grey  netting.  The 
flesh  is  rich,  orange-salmon, 
very  thick,  fine  grained  and 
highly  flavored.  It  is  a very 
popular  market  melon  in  the 
Northern  states  and  can  be 

frown  equally  as  well  in  the 
outh.  Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
15c;  Y,  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.26;  6 
lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid. 

Early  Hackensack 

■\Jr»  1 9 1 This  early  green- 

1*1  fleshed  variety 
is  popular  in  many  sections  as 
a market  melon,  and  is  also  ex- 
tensively used  as  a home  garden 
sort.  The  fruits  are  medium  to 
large  in  size,  nearly  round  or 
somewhat  flattened,  evenly  and 
deeply  ribbed  and  with  a very 
coarse  netting.  The  skin  is 
green,  slightly  tinged  with  yel- 
low as  the  fruits  mature.  The 
flesh  is  green,  of  medium  fine 
texture,  but  of  good  flavor. 

Prices:  Pkt..  10c;  oz., 
20c;  Y lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $1.50;  5 
lbs.,  $7.00,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over, 
at  $1.25  per  lb. 


Montreal  Market 


16 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Burrell’s  Gem 


Montreal  Market  No.  120  ed  this  wonderful  large  musk- 

melon  this  year  for  the  second  time.  It  isof  large  size  and  delicious,  melting  flavor. 
The  skin  is  green  and  the  flesh  is  light  gTeen  in  color.  A weight  of  20  to  25 
pounds  is  not  rare.  The  vine  is  prolific ; fruits  mature  in  80  days.  It  is  the  largest 
muskmelon  we  know  of ; a good  shipper.  Splendid  for  home  gardens  or  truckers 
who  supply  local  or  nearby  markets.  See  illustration. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  34  lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.50;  5 lbs.,  $7.00,  post- 
paid. 


Texas  Cannonball  No.  1 14^^GuTmeio^fsheUc’iany  'adapted 

for  home  garden  and  nearby  markets  Produces  medium  sized  melons  in  about 
75  days.  Round,  medium  in  size,  heavily  netted.  Flesh  is  green,  very  solid, 
melting  and  of  a delicious  flavor.  If  you  have  found  it  difficult  to  grow  musk- 
melons,  try  this  variety.  It  succeeds  where  others  fail. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  34  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 


i),1n ,, t- „ XT-  •«  A <7 This  melon  has  a banana  shape,  banana  flavor, 

Ilf/  banana  color  and  banana  quality.  Resembles 
the  banana  in  many  respects,  only  that  it  is  very  much  larger,  growing  from  18 
to  30  inches  long  and  from  4 to  6 inches  in  diameter.  Everybody  who  is  fond 
of  bananas  will  take  pleasure  in  growing  this  sort.  This  sort  is  not  a mere 
curiosity,  but  will  command  extra  prices  on  local  and  nearby  markets. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  34  lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 


CltrOIl  Nutmeg  No.  Ill  melon,  slightly  flattened;  extremely 
early.  Popular  for  its  rich,  spicy  flavor  so  desirable  in  cantaloupes.  Fine  for 


home  use. 
Prices: 


Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  34  lb-.  50c;  lb.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 


Reuter’s  SELECTED  CASABA  MELON  SEED 


Casaba  melons  can  be  grown  successfully  throughout  the  South.  The  varieties  we  offer  are  the  finest 
selected  sorts  in  existence.  Casaba  melons  thrive  best  in  a sandy  soil,  rich  with  humus,  to  a medium  sandy 
loam.  They  require  a long  season  for  maturing  but  the  fruits  are  exceptionally  good  keepers.  Plant  accord- 
ing to  your  locality  from  February  15th  until  July  15th;  for  late  shipping,  from  June  1st  to  July  15th.  Cultivate 
the  same  as  muskmelons.  The  fruits  may  be  picked  when  they  lose  the  green  lustre,  but  should  not  be  eaten 
until  the  hard  rind  gives  slightly  under  pressure.  When  slightly  soft,  store  the  fruits  so  they  do  not  touch 
each  other,  in  a cool  dark  place.  No  melon  in  the  world  can  excel  Gasabas  in  deliciousness  when  properly 
ripened;  they  are  spiced  with  a nameless  flavor,  which  charms  all,  being  rich,  sugary,  sweet  and  melting. 


HntlPV  I5pW  IV r»  1 1 ^ A wonderful  Casaba,  sold  at  fabulous  prices  in  all  markets.  It  is 

n.CIIlcj'  UCW  l^lf.  UJ  perfectly  adapted  to  the  South,  and  has  been  successfully  grown  in 
all  the  Southern  States  during  the  past  two  years.  The  average  size  of  the  melon  is  6 inches  in  diameter  from 
top  to  bottom  and  7 to  8 inches  long.  The  flesh  is  an  emerald  green,  very  thick,  melting  and  fine  grained; 
can  be  eaten  to  the  extreme  rind.  The  seed  cavity  is  very  small;  the  rind,  though  thin,  is  very  tough  and  so 
close  that  the  excellent  flesh  is  practically  sealed  up  where  it  keeps  in  fine  condition  for  several  weeks  after 
they  are  ripe.  The  melon  does  not  shrink  in  weight,  is  not  easily  bruised,  and  is  a splendid  shipper.  It 
matures  about  two  weeks  later  than  the  Rockyford  strains.  It  is  medium  in  size,  5 to  6 pounds.  It  is  ready 
to  eat  in  a few  days  when  it  is  slightly  soft.  Plant  it  in  your  home  garden. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  34  lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 


Tif>cinf'V  \Tr»  1 t <->ne  of  the  best  Casabas.  It  is  a variety  grown  extensively  for 

ucauLJ  i>ll/.  shipment  from  Southern  California.  The  fruits  are  nearly 

globular,  bright  yellow  with  golden  tint,  with  wrinkled  skin,  6 to  8 inches  in  diameter.  The  flesh  is  white, 
very  thick,  juicy  and  sweet.  Pick  when  bright  yellow  and  put  away  until  slightly  soft.  Matures  in  about 
120  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  34  lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 


Armenian  No.  117- 


_A  Casaba  of  wonderful  flavor  and  good  appearance.  Originally  from 
"the  Holy  Land.  Persian  colored  meat  and  cantaloupe  skin.  The  vines 
grow  healthy,  yield  abundantly.  Do  not  hesitate  to  plant  it.  Matures  in  about  four  months. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  34  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 


Genuine  Rockyford  Cantaloupe 


Con  to  Plcme  1 1 Q In  the  West  this  sort  is  usually  grown  during  the  fall  months  and  is  ready  for  market  about  Christmas.  Plant  in  the  South  up 

k3<xlll<4  iriu.  no  to  July  1st.  It  is  of  delicious  flavor,  beautiful  in  its  mottled  gold  and'black  coloring.  The  shell  is  hard  and  about  34-inch 

thick.  There  is  no  seed  cavity;  seeds  are  embedded  in  a jelly-like  pulp.  Pick  when  the  green  turns  to  light  yellow  and  put  away  until  slightly  soft. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  34  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 


Golden  Honey  Dew  Casaba  Melon 


Reuter’s  Golden  Honey  Dew  Melon  No. 

| 7/. .A  new  orange-fleshed  Honey  Dew  Melon  that  everybody 

-win  -want.  Golden  Honey  Dew  is  a sport  from  the  Honey 
Dew  listed  above.  Instead  of  green  flesh  like  its  parent,  it  has  rich, 
golden-yellow  flesh.  The  fruits  are  a little  more  oblong  than  round, 
about  6 inches  in  diameter  and  7 to  8 inches  long,  weighing  8 to  10 
pounds  each.  It  ripens  in  about  100  days.  The  flesh  is  thick,  of  rich 
orange  color.  The  melon  has  been  appropriately  named.  It  is  of 
distinct  honey-like  flavor,  more  luscious  and  juicy  than  any  other 
muskmelon.  . Ships  well  and  is  a good  keeper.  If  you  want  some- 
thing sweeter,  something  more  luscious,  something  better,  order  seed 
of  this  exquisite,  tasty  melon  and  you’ll  be  an  enthusiastic  booster. 
Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  34  lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 

Market  Gardeners  and  Truckers 

rent  Market  Gardeners’  Price  List  quoting  prices  on  Garden  Seeds  in 
bulk  quantities.  Thousands  of  commercial  truckers  and  market 
gardeners  in  the  South  produce  successful  vegetable  crops  from 
Reuter’s  Seeds  year  after  year.  If  you  grow  vegetables  for  a living, 
and  buy  seeds  in  large  quantities,  write  us  at  once  and  we  will  put 
your  name  on  our  mailing  list  so  that  you  will  receive  this  special 
price  list  every  three  months.  Drop  us  a post  card  for  the  latest  copy. 

Truck  Growers’  Associations  and  Mer- 

ohotitfi  wb°  buy  seeds  in  large  quantities,  should  write  for  a copy 
cnailis  of  our  current  Wholesale  Price  List.  It  is  issued 
monthly.  Send  for  your  copy  today  if  you  are  entitled  to  receive  it. 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  NEW  WONDERMELON 


New  Wondermelon  No.  607 — 

Here  is  a watermelon  that  every  grower  in  the 
South  will  plant  sooner  or  later,  whether  he 
grows  merely  to  supply  his  own  table  or  pro- 
duces for  mai'ket  and  shipping.  It  is  without  a 
doubt  the  finest  watermelon  that  has  ever  been 
developed  and  I have  yet  to  hear  from  a single 
person,  who  has  planted  it,  that  I am  over- 
stating its  merits.  I first  brought  this  melon 
out  in  1918  and  there  has  not  been  a season  since 
when  I have  been  able  to  supply  the  demand 
for  it.  Every  spring,  long  before  the  planting 
season  has  ended,  I have  had  to  refund  money 
sent  me  for  Wondermelon  seed,  at  great  expense 
to  myself  and  great  disappointment  to  my 
customers.  I have,  this  year,  the  largest 
supply  I have  ever  received  from  my  grower 
and  I hope  that  no  one  will  be  disappointed  this  season,  but  I urge  you 
to  send  in  your  order  early.  And — if  you  want  the  genuine  Wonder- 
melon seed,  and,  of  course  you  do,  you  will  have  to  order  from  Reuter 
for  I control  the  only  genuine  supply  of  original  seed  and  sell  it  directly 
to  planters. 


Lives  Right  Up  To  Its  Name — 

I certainly  did  choose  the  correct  name  when 
I called  this  new  watermelon  the  Wondermelon. 
It  is  a wonder — you’ll  admit  it  the  first  time 
you  get  a taste  of  its  juicy,  red  meat.  In  qual- 
ity of  flavor,  there  is  nothing  today  that  will 
touch  it.  Families  that  buy  it  from  market 
gardeners  invariably  ask  for  a regular  supply. 
In  outward  appearance,  its  attractiveness  causes 
unusual  comment  and  is  an  advertisement  in 
itself.  It  is  large  and  long,  in  a way,  resembling 
the  Tom  Watson,  though  it  is  thicker,  and  the 
color  is  a dark,  solid  green.  The  rind  is  rather 
thin,  but  tough,  cutting  a big  red  heart  of  the 
finest  melon  meat  you’ve  ever  tasted.  It  does 
not  show  hollow;  the  seed  is  large  and  pure 
white,  with  few  to  the  melon.  It  has  produced 
well  during  severe  dry  spells  and  is  extremely  prolific  in  average  sea- 
sons. If  you  plant  any  watermelon  seed,  this  variety  should  come 
first.  Place  it  at  the  top  of  your  order  blank. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  M lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.25;  5 lbs.,  $10.60, 
postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $2.00  per  lb. 


$324  On  Less  Than  1 Acre 

Mr.  C.  A.  Langford,  a valued  customer  in 
Mississippi,  was  good  enough  to  send  me  his 
daily  record  of  sales  of  his  Wondermelon 
crop  rf  1921.  It  showed  total  sales  of  S324 
for  a crop  grown  on  less  than  one  acre.  His 
letter  states: 

“If  you  have  gotten  more  than  your 
usual  amount  of  orders  for  melon  seed  from 
this  county  this  spring,  I think  I am  the 
cause  of  it,  for  I hold  the  state  record,  so 
far,  in  growing  melons.  I am  sending  a 
copy  of  sales  made  from  your  Wondermelon 
on  less  than  an  acre  of  land.” 


Reuter’s  Bargain \tetermelon  Collections 


25c  Watermelon 
Collection 

This  bargain  collection  of  choice 
watermelon  seed  contains  sixpacket.s 
of  new-crop  melon  seed  of  the  follow- 
ingpopular  varieties : Halbert  Honey, 
Irish  Grey,  Tom  Watson,  Kleckley 
Sweet,  Genuine  Rattle- 
snake and  Florida  Favor- 
ite. A remarkable  value. 

Postpaid 


\ Sanaa  ngattEBaiBBg: 


40c  Watermelon 
Collection 

A larger  quantity  of  seed  than  the 
25c  collection,  for  those  planting  a 
larger  patch.  It  contains  one 
ounce  of  seed  of  each  of  these  vari- 
eties: Halbert  Honey,  Irish  Grey, 
Tom  Watson,  Kleckley 
Sweet,  Genuine  Rattle- 
snake and  Florida  Favor- 
ite. Truly  a bargain. 

Postpaid 


can* 


$1.00  Watermelon 
Collection 

Here’s  an  assortment  that  can’t  be 
beat  for  quantity  and  quality.  One- 
quarter  pound  of  seed  of  each  of  the 
following:  Halbert  Honey,  Irish  Grey, 
Tom  Watson,  Kleckley 
Sweet,  Genuine  Rattle- 
snake and  Florida  F|TL 

Postpaid...  ll  1 lllj 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  FAMOUS  WATERMELON  SEED 


The  Plain 

nprntli E v 6 r y 

irum  pound  of 

my  watermelon,  seed  is 
grown  expressly  for  me  in 
the  South  under  contract 
for  seed  purposes  ex- 
clusively. Not  a single 
melon  is  shipped  from  the 
fields  under  any  circum- 
stances. All  under-sized 
poorly  shaped  melons  are 
fed  to  the  hogs,  or  dis- 
carded. Only  the  finest, 
choicest,  and  most  per- 
fectly developed  water- 
melons are  left  to  remain 
in  the  field  from  which 
are  selected  my  seed. 

Don’t  be  misled  into 
planting  Northern-grown 
watermelon  seed.  You’ll 
surely  regret  it. 

Kleckley  Sweet  No.  613 


Culture 


great  big,  juicy  watermelon.  With- 
~out  question  one  of  the  sweetest 


flavored  of  all  melons.  No  other  melon  has  attained  such  general  popularity  ir 
the  South  for  home  use  or  nearby  markets  as  our  true-to-type  strain  of  Kleckley 
Sweet.  The  vines  are  vigorous  and  productive:  fruits  of  medium  size  to  large, 
often  weighing  .50  lbs.  Dark  rich  green  skin,  thin  rind:  flesh  extra  sweet  and  of 
brightest  rich  scarlet,  ripening  up  to  the  thin  rind,  fairly  melting  and  sugary.  It  is 
aperfect  melon  in  every  respect  for  the  home  garden.  It  is  long, oval-shaped  melon, 
averaging  18  to  20  inches  in  length  by  10  to  12  inches  in  diameter.  Matures  in 
about  8.5  to  90  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c;  5 lbs.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  VOc  per  lb. 

Reuter’s  Tom  Watson  No.  602— Sbeddon%agiOI35ao1 

this  catalog. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  M lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c;  5 lbs.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  70c  per  lb.;  50-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  60c 
per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  50c  per  lb. 


Our  growers  plant  in  hills, 
and  the  distance  apart 
varies  somewhat.  On  very 
rich  soil,  12  feet  apart 
each  way  is  none  too 
much,  while  on  poor  land, 
they  may  be  planted  8 
feet  apart  each  way.  The 
time  for  planting  in  Louis- 
iana is  usually  during 
March;  in  Florida  during 
the  month  of  February; 
lower  Florida  during  Jan- 
uary; and  in  Texas  during 
February,  March  and 
first  part  of  April,  de- 
pending on  the  locality. 
The  best  fertilizer  is  well 
rotted  stable  manure,  but 
when  not  available,  use 
commercial  fertilizer  at 
the  rate  of  600  to  1,000 
pounds  to  the  acre,  de- 
pending upon  the  condi- 
tion of  the  soil.  Plant  six 
to  eight  seeds  to  each  hill; 
cover  1 inch  deep;  plant 
with  a hoe.  Cultivate 

lightly;  as  soon  as  plants  are  well  up,  cultivate  every  ten  days  or  two  weeks  until 
vines  are  3 to  4 feet  long.  Leave  about  one  or  two  vines  to  each  hill.  Do  not 
plow  very  deep.  Melon  aphis  is  controlled  by  use  of  Black  Leaf  40.  (See  page 
70.)  Arsenate  of  Lead  and  Pyrox  are  good  insect  killers.  One  ounce  of  seed  to  a 
100-foot  row.  3 to  4 pounds  to  the  acre.  Ready  to  use  in  75  to  100  days. 

_An  unsurpassed,  extra-early,  good 
sized  splendid  quality  melon — 
just  the  right  kind  for  home  use  or  nearby  markets.  The  rind  is  rather  tough, 
making  it  a fair  shipper.  It  is  a long,  beautifully  shaped  melon  of  dark  green 
color,  irregularly  striped  with  lighter  green;  very  early  and  a big  yielder.  Flesh  is 
bright  crimson  and  red  right  to  the  rind.  The  flavor  is  delicioqs  and  melting. 
Ripens  large,  handsome  melons  in  about  80  days.  My  superlative  strain  of  this 
hard-to-beat  melon  is  without  an  equal  in  the  entire  South.  I offer  my  stock  to 
you  this  year  with  every  assurance  that  it  will  more  than  satisfy. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  J4  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c;  5 lbs.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  70c  per  lb. 


Kleckley  Sweet 


REUTER’S  Genuine  Rattlesnake  Watermelon 


Reuter’s  Genuine  Rattlesnake  Watermelon 

\Tr»  -This  is  the  melon  that  has  made  Georgia  famous  as  a melon- 

i-vu.  uvu  producing  section.  In  no  place  in  the  world  are  finer,  sweeter 
and  bigger  Rattlesnake  Watermelons  grown  than  in  Georgia,  and  I procure  my  seed 
from  the  best  grower  of  melon  seed  in  Georgia  and  no  man  living  can  contradict 
this  fact.  No  one  has  such  pure  seed  of  this  famous  variety.  It  is  the  acme  of 
perfection,  and  a better  strain  of  the  celebrated  Rattlesnake  Watermelon  cannot 
be  procured.  If  you  have  been  buying  seed  of  the  Rattlesnake  variety  from  other 
seedsmen  in  the  North  and  South,  you  don’t  know  how  good  Rattlesnake  Melons 


can  be.  Every  seed  I offer  is  taken  from  melons  weighing  35  pounds,  and  60  to 
80-pound  Rattlesnake  Melons  are  nothing  unusual  in  my  seed  crops.  You  simply 
cannot  fail  when  you  plant  this  particular  strain.  This  melon  surpasses  all  others 
as  a second-early  sort,  and  is  a splendid  shipper.  In  quality  and  flavor  this  melon 
is  unbeatable.  Has  a thin  but  tough  rind,  making  it  a splendid  shipper.  Flesh 
deep  red,  very  sweet  and  delicious.  So-called  Rattlesnake  Watermelon  Seed  sold 
at  lower  prices  than  mine  cannot  be  compared  to  this  variety  at  all.  It  is,  without 
a single  doubt,  the  finest  Rattlesnake  Melon  in  existence  today.  Order  early. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  10c;  M lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c;  5 lbs.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  70c  per  lb. 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


PLANT  W ATERMELON  for  Home  or  Market 


Irish  Grey  No.  609— £ab?istinel  “Variety 

producing  more  good  merchantable  melons  under  the  same 
conditions  than  any  other  variety;  the  eating  quality  is 
unbeatable.  The  sparkling  red  flesh  is  very  sweet  and 
entirely  free  from  stringiness.  The  size  is  uniformly  large, 
color  of  rind  yellowish  grey  and  almost  as  tough  as  the 
Citron,  earlier  than  the  Watson,  and  will  keep  in  good 
condition  a long  time  after  picking.  Stands  long  distance 
shipping  well.  The  rind  will  not  sunburn.  Vines  are 
vigorous,  healthy  and  hold  up  and  produce  fine  melons 
late  into  the  summer  when  other  sorts  die  out.  Plant 
Irish  Grey  for  home  or  market  use  and  you’ll  be  pleased. 

Prices;  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  M lb-.  30c;  1 lb.,  90c;  5 
lbs.,  $4.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or 
over,  at  70c  per  lb. 


Alabama  Sweet  No.  605 — AfavboritI 

with  my  Texas  customers.  This  splendid  large  melon 
is  oblong  in  shape.  The  tough  skin  is  very  dark  green, 
with  still  darker  stripes;  flesh  is  dark  red  in  color,  fine 
grained,  sweet  and  luscious,  entirely  free  of  stringiness. 
A first  class  shipper;  under  good  cultivation  they  grow 
to  a very  large  size,  frequently  weighing  from  30  to  60 
pounds,  and  commanding  the  very  highest  prices  in  the 
Florida  Favorite  market.  Makes  a strong  healthy  vine  and  is  very  pro- 

ductive; matures  in  85  to  90  days.  In  general  appear- 
ance much  like  the  Florida  Favorite,  but  averages  much  larger  and  has  slightly  darker  markings.  A splendid  combination  melon  for  shipping,  market  and  home  use. 
It  is  the  favorite  shipping  variety  in  many  melon-producing  sections  of  the  South,  and  is  also  a grand  home  garden  sort. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  10c;  M lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c;  5 lbs.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 


IT  vpaI  NTr»  A AS ,A  large  oblong  melon  of  a dark  green  color  with 

OvO  faint  stripes.  The  tough  rind  permits  rough 


handling 


in  transit,  making  it  a good  shipper.  It  grows  usually  bigger  and 
m is 


ng 

longer  than  the  Watson.  The  flesh  is  of  fine  quality,  and  intense  red  to  rind. 


Matures  in  about  90  days.  This  melon  has  black  seeds,  also  white  with  a black 
border.  The  type  is  not  well  established,  and  some  crops  tend  to  produce 
sports.  We  don’t  recommend  Excel  for  large  planting  purposes. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  M lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c;  5 lbs.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  70c  per  lb. 


Halbert  Honey  No.  610— 

Honey  is  simply  delicious,  and  of  a rich  fruity  flavor,  peculiar  to  itself.  En- 
tirely devoid  of  all  fibrous  substances,  the  sweet  flesh  melts  away  in  the  mouth 
like  so  much  honey.  The  hardy  vines  are  remarkably  prolific.  The  crop 
covers  the  ground  and  it  is  not  uncommon  to  see  four  or  five  melons  growing 
in  a heap  together,  one  on  top  of  the  other.  It  is  quite  early,  a good  feature 
for  commercial  growers.  The  melon  is  long  in  shape  and  blunt  at  each  end. 
The  rind  is  dark  green  in  color,  thin  and  brittle.  Flesh  tender  and  luscious, 
extra  sweet,  of  blood  red  color.  For  the  finest  eating  melon,  plant  Halbert 
Honey.  You  will  have  the  finest  eating  melon  you  ever  tasted  and  any  surplus 
can  be  readily  sold  on  local  markets.  . Seed  white  with  black  tips.  In  good 
soil,  will  yield  melons  weighing  75  pounds  or  more.  Our  stock  is  mighty  fine. 


Irish  Grey 


Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  M lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c;  5 lbs.,  $4.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  70c  per  lb. 


Ice  Cream  No.  604 


.(White  Seeded)— A good  kitchen  garden  and 
fruits  are  very  tender,  medium  sized,  oval  to 


flesh  is  bright  scarlet,  solid,  crisp  and  very  sweet. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  }4  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c;  5 lbs.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 


home  market  melon.  The  vines 
medium  long,  bright  green,  finely 


are  moderately  vigorous,  hardy  and  productive, 
veined  with  a darker  shade.  The  rind  is  thin. 


The 

The 


Yellow  Fleshed  Ice  Cream  No.  611 


Size  and  shape  similar  to 
"above.  The  flesh  is  a beau- 
tiful yellow  and  has. a peculiar,  delicious  flavor,  quite  different  from  any  other  variety. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  M lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 


Black  Seeded  Angeleno  No.  603 — An  attractive 


melon,  large  size, 
'beautiful  dark  green  rind  with  a 
tinge  of  gold  showing  through  the  green.  Bright  red  flesh,  red  to  the  rind  and  entirely  free 
from  fibre,  simply  melts  to  water,  and  not  excelled  in  flavor.  If  the  picker  will  observe  the 
gold  showing  through  the  green  as  soon  as  it  is  ripe,  he  need  never  pick  any  unripe  melons. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  M lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c;  5 lbs.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 


Citron  No.  614 


This  is  the  melon  for 
sweet  pickles.  Any  sur- 
plus can  be  fed  to  hogs  and  cattle.  Do  not  plant 
close  to  watermelons  for  they  will  cross  and  ruin  the 
watermelons.  The  fruits  mature  late.  Each  vine 
produces  5 to  15  melons. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  14  lb.,  30c.,  lb.,  90c; 
6 lbs.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 


Good  Words  for  My  Melon 

Coortc Mrs.  E-  Danieb  °f  Missis- 

ijecUa  sippi,  who  ordered  too  late, 
wrote:  “Am  sorry  you  have  sold  out  all  of 
your  Wondermelon  seed.  I bought  seed  last 
year  and  can  truthfully  say  that  it  produced 
the  best  melon  I ever  ate.” 

Mr.  W.  B.  Wilkins,  another  Mississippi 
customer,  tells  us:  “I  ordered  watermelon 
seed  from  you  and  they  were  the  soundest  and 
best  seed  I ever  saw  and  I am  positive  every 
seed  came  up.  I got  perfect  stand  and  am 
greatly  satisfied.” 


Halbert’s  Honey 


20 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


MISCELLANEOUS  SEEDS  for  Your  Garden 


MUSTARD 


.Culture — Sow  as  early  in  the  spring  as  the  ground  will  permit,  in  drills  18  inches  apart, 
y2  inch  deep. 


V UllUg 


PARSLEY 


Pckorlocc  Qnutliorn  f'Sivlo/l  Mn  Id  1 This  is  the  standard  variety,  so  largely  grown  in  Louisiana. 

lcoo  OUUUlclU  ivO.  0^1  The  leaves,  which  are  beautifully  curled,  often  measuring 

14  inches,  are  ready  for  use  about  six  weeks  from  sowing. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  10c;  >4  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $3.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  50c 
per  lb. 

TVfll«f- Cirri  "^n  'W'y This  is  a European  variety,  with  light  green  leaves.  In  quality  and  flavor 

niusiaiu  f’"*  via  it  is  superior  to  the  above,  and  will  stand  longer  before  going  to  seed. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  J4  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $3.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at 
50c  per  lb. 

AT7D  A (Or  Gumbo) — The  young,  tender  pods  are  used  mainly  in  soups  and  stews,  although  they  are  excellent, 

wrvrvrv  when  boiled  and  served  hot  or  cold  as  a salad.  Some  persons  may  not  enjoy  the  flavor  of  okra  at  first,  but 
after  eating  it  a few  times  a taste  for  it  is  naturally  acquired.  Plant  one  ounce  of  seed  to  50  feet  of  row;  about  Spounds  to 
the  acre.  Three-foot  rows  are  good,  planting  the  seed  3 to  4 inches  apart  to  allow  spaoe  for  the  development  of  the  stem. 

Reuter’s  French  Market  Dwarf  Prolific 

■VL-.  •5C') This  is  the  finest  shipping  variety  in  existence.  It 

j3  the  earliest  and  most  productive  of  all  sorts. 

Pods  are  light  green,  medium  size,  nearly  round  in  shape  and 
smooth.  The  biggest  demand  is  for  this  variety  on  all  markets  in 
the  North. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  34  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  66c;  6 lbs., 

$3.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  50c  per 
lb.;  25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  40c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at 
30c  per  lb. 

Reuter’s  White  Velvet  Okra  No. 

A standard  variety;  the  pods  are  long,  round  and  smooth.  Plant  is 
of  tall  growth,  an  abundant  bearer;  superior  quality. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  6c;  OZ.,  10c;  34  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  65c;  6 lbs.,  $3.00, 
postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  50c  per  lb. ; 25-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  40c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  30c  per  lb. 

Perkins’  Mammoth  Long-Podded  Okra 

'TEA Very  productive,  pods  starting  to  shoot  out  within 

3 or  4 inches  from  the  bottom  of  the  stalk,  and  the 
whole  plant  is  covered  with  them  to  the  height  of  a man's  head  (5  to 
6 feet).  Pods  very  slim  and  do  not  harden  up  as  is  usually  the 
case  with  other  long,  slender  sorts. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  34  lb.,  20c;  lb.  65c;  5 lbs.,  $3.00, 
postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  60c  per  lb. ; 25-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  40c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over  at  30c  per  lb. 

_Culture— Can  be  sown  either  in  the  spring  or  fall,  preferably  during  the  early  fall,  n , Pap  , _ 

but  makes  a mighty  good  crop  when  planted  early  in  the  spring.  uouDie  ouriea  rarsiey 


White  Velvet 
Okra — 

A Good  Sort 
to  Plant  in  the 
Home  Garden 


Double  Curled  No.  381 

at  50c  per  lb. 


_This  is  the  variety  so  largely  cultivated  by  our  local  gardeners. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  34  lb.,  26c;  lb.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $3.00,  postpaid. 


Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over. 


Parsnips 


Plain  T pqvpH  Va  109 Grown  extensively  by  our  gardeners  also.  This  is  the  hardiest  variety  in  cultivation  and  is  planted  nearly 

LicdVCU  OOi  every  month  in  the  year  by  the  truckers  here.  Stronger  in  flavor  than  other  sorts. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  34  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $3.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  50c  per  lb. 


PAP  WTPS  Culture — Sow  early  in  the  spring  in  rows  18  inches  apart.  Plant  any  time  from  January  to  April  for  spring  and  summer 

TVXVOiv  J.  JT  O crop  ;n  (his  latitude.  In  Florida  and  Gulf  Coast  sections  sow  from  September  to  December  for  winter  and  spring  crop.  One 

ounce  of  seed  to  200  feet  of  row;  3 to  4 pounds  to  the  acre. 

ImprOVed  J loll t) W This  is  the  best  variety  to  plant.  This  variety  ^is  easily  distinguished  by  the  leaves 


Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz. 


"growing  from  the  depression  on  top  or  crown  of  the  root. 

10c;  34  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c,  postpaid. 


COPPTTT  XJ/i  dQ'y .Planted  in  drills  a foot  apart  during  the  fall 

lvU.  474  of  the  year  and  thinned  out  from  3 to  4 inches 
in  the  drills.  It  is  used  for  various  purposes  in  the  kitchen;  also  in  soup  and 
salad.  Cooked  like  spinach. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  26c;  34  lb-,  75c,  postpaid. 


UnniTET'IT  XT/-.  /ie'2 Is  used  as  a salad,  which  it  resembled 

L 11/ 1 112/  LNU.  dOO  very  much.  Sow  from  September  to 

March. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  34  lb.,  76c,  postpaid. 


CAT  C T T7  V . Culture — Sow  tne  seed  in  early  spring 

k*  -Lv  ^ drills  18  to  20  inches  apart.  The  soil  should  be 

stirred  to  a great  depth.  Cultivate  frequently  and  let  it  grow  all  summer. 
Frost  does  not  injure  the  roots.  Sow  one  ounce  of  seed  to  100  feet  of  drill. 


Mammoth  Sandwich  Island  No.  492 — ™sa rTe 

and  strong-growing,  with  long,  smooth,  white,  tapering  roots,  and  is  less  liable 
to  branch  than  any  other  kind. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  34  lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 


T F IT  K S Leeks  are  like  “thick-neck”  onions,  except  that  the  leaves  are 

arranged  in  a single  plane,  which  gives  the  plant  a fanlike 
appearance.  Sow  during  September  and  October  for  winter  use.  One  ounce 
to  250  feet  of  drill;  3 to  4 pounds  to  an  acre.  The  stems  grow  quite  large  and 
are  cut  up  and  used  in  soups,  or  else  boiled  like  onions. 


T ntirlntl  Flats  No  A.  very  hardy  variety,  quite  popular 

•LAJlimJIl  1 00\J  with  our  market  gardeners.  A strong, 

quick  grower,  producing  stems  of  uniform  shape  and  size. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  34  lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 


Ca  rA«  f-A  XI n 271 _A  variety  that  is  much  larger  than  the  above 

Oalclllall  OOl  atKj  more  desirable  for  home  use. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  14  lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 


Eeuter’s  Southern 
Curled  Mustard 


21 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER  S ONION  SEED  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


The  South  annually  spends  millions  of  dollars 
because  its  own  people  do  not  grow  sufficient 
onions  to  supply  the  demand.  Ohio,  Illinois, 
New  York,  Indiana,  California  and  other  North- 
ern and  Western  states  supply  a large  percent- 
age of  the  onions  consumed  in  the  South.  Why? 
Plant  plenty  of  onions  for  your  own  use — you 
can  usually  sell  the  surplus  at  good  prices. 


Culture 


.Onions  thrive  best  in  a deep, 
'rich,  fertile  soil.  Plant  the 


seed  or  sets  as  early  as  possible  in  the  spring. 
The  ground  should  be  thoroughly  worked,  well 
fertilized,  and  well  pulverized.  The  only 
advantage  in  planting  sets  is  to  secure  early 
onions,  for  better  shaped  and  keeping  onions 
are  obtained  from  planting  the  seed.  One 
ounce  to  200  feet  of  drill;  4 pounds  to  the  acre. 
Onions  from  seed  will  mature  in  about  130-140 
days;  from  sets  in  from  100-110  days.  We 
issue  an  interesting  leaflet  on  the  culture  of 
onions.  It's  free. 


Red  Weathersfield  No.  369 

A standard  red  variety  and  a favorite  in  the 
East,  where  immense  crops  are  grown  for  ship- 
ment. Also  largely  grown  in  the  south  for  home 
garden  use.  Bulbs  are  large  and  flattened,  yet 
quite  thick:  skin  is  deep,  purplish-red;  flesh  is 
light  purplish-white,  moderately  fine  grained, 
rather  strong,  but  of  pleasant  flavor. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  lb.,  60c; 
lb.,  $2.00;  5 lbs.,  $8.75,  postpaid. 

Yellow  Globe  Danvers  No. 

Does  well  when  planted  throughout 

0/  v the  central  South  during  early  spring 
months.  Bulbs  are  medium  to  large  in  size, 
uniformly  globe  shaped  with  small  neck  and 
ripen  very  evenly.  Skin  is  rich  coppery-yellow. 
The  flesh  is  creamy  white,  crisp,  and  of  mild 
and  excellent  flavor. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  60c; 
lb.,  $2.00;  5. lbs.,  $8.75,  postpaid. 


Reuter’s  Prizetaker  No.  364—?*  ca^ 

South.  It  is  very  large,  frequently  measuring  12  to  18  inches  in  circumference, 
and  fine  bulbs  have  been  raised  weighing  4 M to  5 pounds  each.  Flesh  is  pure- 
white,  fine  grained  and  of  mild,  delicate  flavor.  The  outside  skin  is  rich,  yellowish 
brown.  Our  seed  is  of  the  best  American  growth,  far  superior  to  the  imported 
variety.  We  have  sold  large  quantities  to  customers  In  the  South  and  they  report 
fine  crops  even  under  unfavorable  conditions. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  J4  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.50;  5 lbs.,  $12.00,  postpaid. 

Reuter’s  White  or  Yellow  Bermuda  No.  365 — 

The  most  popular  of  the  Bermuda  varieties.  It  is  the  standard  variety  with  the 
large  commercial  Bermuda  onion  growers  in  Southwest  Texas  and  elsewhere.  It 
is  a light  straw-colored  onion.  Our  special  stock  ripens  early,  is  of  the  best  color 
and  the  heaviest  yielder.  No  onion  compares  with  the  Bermuda  in  mildness  of 
flavor,  and  for  this  reason  it  is  extensively  planted,  especially  in  the  South,  where 
it  reaches  perfection.  You  will  make  no  mistake  in  planting  the  Bermuda  onion 
this  spring.  We  recommend  this  variety  unreservedly  for  earliness,  good  yields 
and  mildness  of  flavor,  either  young  for  pulling  green  or  fully  matured. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.75;  5 lbs.,  $13.00,  postpaid. 

■porl  ■Rort-vt  nrlci  XTr*  'Xf\F7 .Planted  throughout  the  South  for  home 

IvcU  JjcI  IllUUtt  OU/  use  generally.  It  is  identical  in  size  and 

shape  with  the  other  Bermuda  varieties,  but  the  color  is  a pale,  waxy  red,  and  is 
just  right  in  all  sections  where  a mild  red  onion  is  preferred. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  J4  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.75;  5 lbs.,  $13.00,  postpaid. 


Reuter's  Red  Creole  No.  371— SXI*o”V0,f.SteS 

keeper,  best  producer,  both  in  yield  and  money.  It  is  a distinct  varietv  that  has 
been  cultivated  in  this  section  for  more  than  50  years.  This  variety  constitutes 
one  of  the  most  important  crops  in  Louisiana  and  thousands  of  acres  are  planted 
in  this  variety  every  fall.  Does  fairly  well  when  sown  earl  v in  the  spring.  The  skin 
is  brownish  red,  flesh  very  solid  and  fine  grained,  and  rather  strong  flavor.  Ex- 
tremely productive  and  the  best  keeper  and  shipper  of  all  sorts. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  H lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.50;  6 lbs.,  $16.26,  post- 
paid. 


fWT ON  SETS .These  are  largely  planted  in  home  gardens  for  green 

V^-L,AV^-L'  onions.  Quite  a few  people  prefer  the  small,  tender 

young  green  onions  for  eating  raw.  We  sell  all  onion  sets  32  pounds  to, the  bushel 
Sets  should  be  planted  as  early  in  the  spring  as  the  ground  can  be  worked.  Set  the 
onion  in  the  ground  lightly  (do  not  cover)  in  shallow  furrows,  12  to  18  inches  apart, 
and  about  2 inches  apart  in  the  row.  Young  onions  can  be  had  in  5 to  7 weeks 
One  pound  of  sets  will  plant  a row  about  50  feet  long;  use  8 to  10  bushels  to  the 
acre. 

1?  prl  p QaFc These  small  sets  are  produced  from  our  own  seed 

ucu  VJ1CU1C  in  the  North  and  will  make  the  finest  red  onions 

of  splendid  keeping  qualities.  Supply  limited.  Order  early. 

Prices:  Lb.,  40c;  3 lbs.,  $1.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (8  lbs  ) 
$1.75;  bu.  (32  lbs.),  $6.50. 


Crystal  White  Wax  No.  366  — qulKbfThe  mUosi 

attractive  onion  in  the  world.  It  is  anabsolutely  pure  white  Bermuda  Onion  with  a 
most  beautiful  waxy  appearance  that  makes  it  sell  on  sight  in  all  markets.  In  New 
York  and  other  large  markets,  Crystal  White  Wax  Onions,  produced  from  our  seed, 
sell  for  25c  to  50o  a crate  above  the  Bermuda  White  or  Yellow.  This  is  the  onion 
retailers  so  generally  offer  for  sale  as  it  really  sells  itself.  No  other  onion  has  such 
clear,  sparkling  white  skin,  such  mildness  of  flavor.  It  is  deliciously  tender  and 
can  be  eaten  raw  like  an  apple.  A large  yielder,  consequently  a highly  profitable 
type  to  grow.  Except  in  color,  it  is  identical  with  the  White  or  Yellow  Bermuda; 
has  all  of  the  desirable  qualities,  with  which  is  combined 
a much  more  handsome  appearance.  Spring  planting  of 
Bermuda  onions  in  the  South  during  the  past  ten  years 
has  proved  the  tremendous  value  of  these  varieties  for 
spring  planting  in  the  more  northern  sections  of  the  South 
where  it  gets  too  cold  for  the  same  sorts  to  live  through 
the  winter. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % 
lb.,  $1.00,  lb.,  $3.50;  5 lbs.,  $16.25, 
postpaid. 


Australian 
Brown 
No.  368— 

A good  keeper  and  splen- 
did for  early  spring  plant- 
ing. For  a late  maturing, 
long  keeping  onion  to 
last  into  and  through  the 
winter,  if  stored  in  a dry 
place,  few  varieties  equal 
the  Australian  Brown. 
The  handsome  onions  are 
extremely  hardy,  yielding 
an  enormous  crop,  both 
in  weight  and  bulk.  The 
skin  is  thick  and  of  a 
beautiful  rich  brownish- 
red  color.  The  flesh  is 
always  white,  extremely 
solid,  sweet  and  mild  in 
flavor.  A desirable  onion 
for  the  home  garden  as 
well  as  for  market. 
Matures  in  three  months. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  20c;  lb.,  60c;  lb., 
$2.00;  5 lbs.,  $8.75, 

postpaid. 


Crystal  White  Wax  Bermuda  Onions 


Red  Weathersfield  Sets \ery,  hardy,  good  keepers.  One  of 

•**■”*.  ” C SllClli  OcLa  the  best  red  onions  for  all  purposes. 

Prices:  Lb.,  35c;  3 lbs.,  90c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (8  lbs.) 
$1.25;  bu.  (32  lbs.),  $3.50. 

Yellnw  Donvors  Cpf-o Make  medium  sized,  globe-shaped  yellow 

x cllUW  XAiXXXVeXS)  oeis  onions,  fully  described  above.  A-  good 
yellow  variety. 

Prices:  Lb.,  35c;  3 lbs.,  90c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (8  lbs  ) 
$1.26;  bu.  (32  lbs.),  $3.50. 

Stlvpr  Skin  SpFc Sets  from  White  Portugal 

Oliver  i3Kin  sets  or  Silver  Skin  seed.  Make 
large  silvery  white  onions  of  the  finest  quality  when 
mature.  Be  sure  to  plant  a few  this  spring. 

Prices:  Lb.,  35c;  3 
lbs.,  90c,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  peck  (8  lbs.), 
$1.50;  bu.  (32  lbs.), 
$4.00. 

Note — Bushel  prices 
of  all  onion  sets  subject 
to  market  fluctuations. 
If  interested  in  buying 
one  or  more  bushels  of 
sets,  write  for  current 
market  prices. 

ONION  Plants 

We  are  growing  several 
million  Bermuda  Onion 
plants  this  year  in  South- 
west Texas.  They  wijl 
be  ready  for  shipment 
January  1st.  Onions 
grown  from  plants  are 
larger  and  do  not  run  to 
seed  in  the  spring,  like 
sets.  If  you  will  turn  to 
page  32  you  will  find 
complete  information  re- 
garding these  Onion 
Plants,  together  with 
prices.  We  believe  after 
considering  the  desir- 
ability of  using  plants, 
you  will  want  to  include 
some  in  your  order 


22 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  PEERLESS  GARDEN  SEED  PEAS 


Reuter’s  Peerless  Extra  Early  Peas 


Plllf-lir#* The  extra  early,  round-seeded  sorts,  such  as  Reuter’s  Peerless 

tjUllUlc  Extra  Early,  Early  Alaska,  Prolific  Early  Market,  etc.,  can  be 
planted  very  early,  as  it  takes  a hard  freeze  to  kill  them.  In  our  latitude,  spring 
plantings  usually  begin  in  late  December  or  early  January,  and  continue  until 
about  the  first  of  March.  The  wrinkled  varieties,  such  as  Gradus,  World’s  Record, 
Thomas  Laxton,  Telephone,  etc.,  are  more  sensitive  to  cold  wet  weather  than  the 
smooth  seeded  sorts,  but  are  of  superior  quality.  The  wrinkled  varieties  must 
not  be  planted  until  the  ground  begins  to  warm*  up.  Usually,  wrinkled  peas  rot 
without  germinating  in  cold  ground.  In  Florida,  Southwest  Texas,  and  along 
the  Gulf  Coast,  all  varieties  can  be  planted  throughout  the  winter  and  early  spring 
months.  In  the  Central  South,  none  of  the  wrinkled  varieties  should  be  planted 
until  March.  Two  pounds  of  seed  to  every  100  feet  of  row  and  cover  about  1 to  2 
inches.  Be  sure  to  make  succession  sowings  every  two  weeks  to  keep  up  your 
supply  until  the  long  bearing  varieties  come  in.  Plant  in  double  rows  6 to  8 inches 
apart  and  2 y2  to  4 feet  between  the  double  rows.  All  varieties  growing  more  than 
2 feet  do  better  if  staked  up  or  brushed  when  4 to  6 inches  high.  Keep  working 
the  soil  up  around  the  stems  and  all  varieties  will  stay  in  bearing  longer.  For 
market  gardening  purposes,  it  requires  about  1 V.  to  1 % bushels  to  sow  an  acre. 
WE  DO  NOT  PUT  UP  HALF-POUNDS  OF  PEAS. 


WrkfTH’c  'Ror>rtrrl  lSIrt  Alii -This  is  a new  variety  and  the  first 

VV  UI 14J  » ACLUI U rfc XV  season  that  we  have  catalogued  it. 

It  deserves  great  popularity  because  it  is  the  earliest  of  all  the  large-podded  sorts, 
and  the  peas  will  keep  in  fine  condition  an  unusually  long  time  after  they  are 
picked.  It  is  a large-podded  dwarf  sort  and  extremely  popular  among  market 
gardeners  and  truckers  in  practically  every  Southern  pea  growing  section.  It  is 
really  an  improved  type  of  the  favored  Gradus,  but  is  earlier,  more  dwarf,  true  to 
type,  and  very  productive.  In  average  height  it  is  about  2 feet,  with  the  vines 
moderately  stout,  medium  green.  Pods  are  medium  green,  fully  4 to  5 inches 
long,  fairly  broad,  pointed  and  well  filled  with  seven  to  nine  very  large,  dark  green 
peas  of  fine  quality.  We  are  glad  to  add  it  to  our  list  of  dependable  peas. 

The  more  critical  and  discriminating  a home  or  market  gardener  you  are, 
the  more  emphatic  your  appreciation  will  be  for  this  magnificent  pea.  As  a 
money-making  variety,  it  is  unmatched.  There  is  no  pea  more  prolific.  It  is  a 
leader  in  the  market  and  always  in  demand.  It  is  surely  a grand,  exceptionally 
good,  new  pea.  Large  commercial  truckers  in  Mississippi,  Texas,  Louisiana,  and 
other  Southern  States  demand  this  sort  above  all  others. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  peck  (14  lbs.),  $3.25;  bu.  (56  lbs.),  $12.00;  100  lbs.,  $20.00. 


Reuter’s  Peerless  Extra  Early  No.  402 — 

productiveness,  large-sized  pods  and  sweetness  of  flavor  are  desired,  it  is  the  best 
variety  you  can  possibly  plant.  It  may  be  truly  called  the  world’s  unbeatable 
extra  early  pea,  for  it  is  far  superior  to  anything  ever  introduced  in  the  South. 
It  has  become  the  main  reliance  of  thousands  of  truckers  in  the  South  who  wish  to  be 
first  with  new  peas.  It  is  a smooth  sort,  with  wonderful  ability  to  mature  quickly. 
It  is  absolutely  unsurpassed  in  extra-early  qualities,  in  flavor,  and  in  size  of  pod 
and  productiveness  in  vigor  and  regularity  of  growth,  and  in  genuine  merit. 
Every  seedsman  in  this  country  claims  to  sell  the  “earliest”  pea,  but,  after  testing 
them  all,  I know  positively  that  not  one  excels  this  celebrated  strain,  either  in 
quality,  quantity  or  earliness.  You  make  no  mistake  when  you  plant  this  sort. 
It  is  a round-seeded  pea  that  will  grow  and  mature  quicker  than  any  other.  It  is 
absolutely  free  from  runners,  and  the  entire  crop  can  be  taken  off  in  two  pickings. 
The  vines  average  about  2%  to  3 feet  in  height,  just  short  enough  to  bear  a large 
crop. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.),  $2.50;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.00;  100  lbs.,  $14.50. 

Earliest  of  All  or  Alaska  No.  404— ^"fbe^onpi" 

37  of  this  catalog. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  36c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.),  $2.50;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.00;  100  lbs.,  $14.50. 

Reuter’s  Prolific  Early  Market  No.  408 — f^eoior 

and  described  on  page  37  of  this  catalog. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  6 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.),  $2.50;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.00;  100  lbs.,  $14.50. 

Ameer  or  Large -Podded  Alaska  No.  414  — 

An  extra  early  large-podded  pea  of  excellent  quality.  Vines  grow  about  3 feet  in 
height,  producing  large  finely-shaped  pods.  The  peas  ripen  uniformly  and  are 
round,  slightly  dented,  of  bright  green  color.  A prolific  bearer,  making  it  a valu- 
able market  gardeners’  sort.  If  you  desire  a fine  large-podded  pea  that  will  mature 
early,  one  that  fills  the  hamper  quickly,  plant  Reuter’s  Ameer,  or  Large-Podded 
Alaska. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $1.60,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.),  $3.00;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $11.00;  100  lbs.,  $18.00. 

T + A/f  nnml  XTr*  118  An  excellent  dwarf  sort  for  the 

Little  Marvel  INO.  415  market  and  home  garden.  The 
pods  average  a little  longer  than  the  Premium  Gem.  The  vines  are  very  productive, 
nearly  18  inches  high. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  46c;  2 lbs.,  76c,  postpaid.  Crop  short 

23 


Thomas  Laxton  Peas 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Garden  SEED  PEAS  for  SPRING  PLANTING 


Gradus  or  Prosperity  No.  406- 


_The  earliest,  largest-podded 
, , _ and  most  popular  of  the 

wrinkled  varieties.  Vines  are  vigorous  and  healthy,  growing  2 to  3 feet  high.  It 
requires  no  stakes.  The  pods  are  of  dark  green  color,  and  measure  4 inches  or  more 
in  length,  being  as  large  as  the  Telephone,  and  equally  welAfilled  with  luscious  peas, 
eight  to  ten  or  more  in  a pod. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid.  Not  pre- 
paid, peck  (14  lbs.),  $3.25;  bu.  (56  lbs.),  $12.00;  100  lbs.,  $20.00. 

TVntrN  NY*  4.11 The  best  very  early  dwarf  pea.  It  com- 

1-NUll  & JLACeiMUl  rso.  4:11  bines  the  good  qualities  of  American 

onder  and  Premium  Gem  peas.  The  vines  are  larger  and  more  productive  than 
American  Wonder  and  earlier  than  the  Premium  Gem  and  average  about  12  inches 
high.  The  pods  are  medium  sized,  about  2%  inches  long.  The  peas,  in  sweetness 
and  quality  are  unsurpassed.  A highly  desirable  variety  for  market  gardeners.  We 
sell  large  quantities  to  truckers  in  Southwest  Texas. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $1.60,  postpaid.  Not  pre- 
paid, peck  (14  lbs.),  $3.00;  bu.  (56  lbs.),  $10.50;  100  lbs.,  $18.00. 

Prpmillfn  Upm  4.19 (Improved  Little  Gem) — A fine  early 

l icimuill  UClll  Hi  green  wrinkled  dwarf  variety.  The  vines 

are  very  productive,  15  to  18  inches  high.  The  pods  are  of  medium  size,  about  2M 
inches  long,  crowded  with  six  to  eight  large  peas  of  fine  quality. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $1.60,  postpaid.  Not  pre- 
paid, peck  (14  lbs.),  $3.00;  bu.  (56  lbs.),  $10.50;  100  lbs.,  $18.00. 

Dwarf  Tplpntmnp  No  4-1  5 This  is  a healthy,  stocky  grower,  and 

jl/ wan  X cicpinjlie  1XU.  “IXO  very  productive.  Requires  no  stakes. 

The  green  pods  frequently  measure  5 inches  in  length,  containing  nine  to  ten  peas. 
If  you  like  the  Telephone  type  of  peas,  and  don’t  want  to  take  the  trouble  to  stake 
them,  plant  this  strain. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid.  Not  pre- 
paid, peck  (14  lbs.),  $3.25;  bu.  (56  lbs.),  $12.00;  100  lbs.,  $20.00. 

Thomas  Laxton  No  40  S A very  early  wrinkled  variety  of  great 

± xitxxxxaa  j_/aA.LA»xx  i vu.  WJ  merit.  The  vines  are  vigorous,  of 

medium  height,  about  3 feet,  similar  to  those  of  Gradus,  but  darker  in  color,  hardier 
and  more  productive.  The  pods  are  large,  often  4 inches  long,  with  square  ends, 
similar  to,  but  larger,  longer  and  darker  than  those  of  Champion  of  England,  and  as 
uniformly  well  filled.  The  green  peas  are  very  large,  of  fine,  deep  color  and  unsur 
passed  in  quality.  This  grand  pea  was  originated  by  crossing  Gradus  with  a very 
early  seedling.  It  is  claimed  to  be  earlier,  hardier  in  constitution,  and  more  prolific 

than  most  of  the  large-podded 
peas.  For  either  home  use  or 
market  it  is  unsurpassed. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c; 
2 lbs.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75,  post- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  peck  (14 
lbs.),  $3.25;  bu.  (56  lbs.),  $12.00;  100 
lbs.,  $20.00. 


World’s  Record  Pea3 

A Dependable 
Truckers’  Variety 


Laxtonian  No.  413 — 

This  is  the  largest  podded  of  all  the 
early  varieties.  Although  recently  intro- 
duced in  the  South,  it  has  already  become 
exceedingly  well  known  as  being  the 

finest,  largest  and  most  luscious  of  all  large  peas.  The  dark  green 
pods  are  similar  to  Gradus  in  shape  and  splendid  quality,  are  as  large 
in  size  and  often  mature  a little  earlier.  Vines  are  vigorous  and 
productive,  averaging  15  to  18  inches  high. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  78c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75,  post- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  peck  (14  lbs.),  $3.25;  bu.  (56  lbs.),  $12.00; 

100  lbs.,  $20.00. 

Ttvmrnvprl  Tplotxlirmo  Nn  4.10 This  is  the  best  main  crop  tall  pea  in  cultivation.  The  vines  are  tall 

XilX|Jl u vex*  x tic^riiixxxc  ‘ill  and  vigorous,  growing  about  4 feet  high,  with  large,  coarse,  light 

colored  leaves  and  producing  an  abundance  of  pointed  pods  of  largest  size,  often  4F3  to  5 inches  long,  attractive,  bright 
green,  filled  with  very  large  peas,  which  are  tender,  sweet  and  of  excellent  flavor. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (14  lbs.),  $3.25;  bu.  (56  lbs.), 
$12.00;  100  lbs.,  $20.00. 

l\/TarY-i»Yint1i  TVfpItirKS  Qndar  lVr»  4.1  A (Luscious) — This  wonderful  new  sugar  pea  bears  pods  much 

lViailllllOLIl  ivieillllg  ougdl  ‘HD  larger  than  any  other  variety,  often  6 or  7 inches  long  and 

1 V2  inches  broad.  They  should  not  be  shelled,  but  the  peas  and  pods  eaten  together,  as  they  contain  so  much  sugar,  starch 
and  gluten;  are  very  nutritious  for  family  use.  Grows  quite  tall  5 to  6 feet  and  requires  support.  This  fine  edible  podded  pea 
deserves  a place  in  your  thrift  garden.  They  are  used  in  the  same  way  as  the  snap  or  string  bean,  not  being  shelled.  I am 

urging  you  to  plant  some  of  these  splendid  sugar  peas,  for  it  is  the  choicest  of  all  table  varieties,  the  pods  are  stringless  and  in 

flavor,  brittleness  and  succulence  are  unexcelled.  The  pods  are  sometimes  sliced  for  cooking  because  of  their  size  and  may 
be  served  with  butter  or  white  sauce.  They  can  be  made  ready  for  table  in  10  to  15  minutes  and  are  good  even  when  quite 
old.  They  are  enormously  productive  so  a few  packets  or  a pound  will  supply  an  ordinary  family. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  50c;  2 lbs.,  90c;  5 lbs.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 

T ordp  RIa  aF-F\7P  Mqrrnwfilf-  TVTn>  4.17 VetT  popular  with  the  gardeners  in  this  section,  who 

uarge  maCK-Ibye  iviarrowiat  TNO.  4:1/  plant  this  variety  during  the  late  fall  or  early  spring 

months,  as  it  withstands  inclement  weather  and  cold  better  than  the  early  varieties.  A strong  grower  and  very  productive. 
Height  about  4 to  5 feet.  Must  be  staked. 

Prices;  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.),  $2.50;  bu.  (60  lbs.), 
$9.00;  100  lbs.,  $14.00. 


FIELD  PEAS  Are  Listed  on  Page  69 


Gradus  or 
Prosperity  Peas 


'TAD  A AAA  Qp'TTT'1 The  seed  should  be  sown  as  early  as  possible  after  danger  of  frost  is  over.  It  is  customary 

x DSXVjKjVJ  OXhrL<J-A  t0  burn  a quantity  of  brush  and  rubbish  in  the  spring  on  the  ground  intended  for  the  seed 
bed;  then  dig  and  pulverize  the  earth  and  mix  with  the  ashes,  after  which  the  seed  may  be  sown  and  covered  very  lightly. 
When  the  plants  are  about  6 inches  high,  transplant  into  rows  4 or  5 feet  each  way.  Cultivate  thoroughly  with  plow  and  hoe. 

ItnnrnvoTl  G/ViJto  Rnrlov  \fn  Cl/I Our  strain  is  grown  on  the  famous  limestone  fields  of  Tennessee. 

lllipiuveu  VV  lliie  XXUXlcy  JOr  Only  the  choicest  plants  are  set  in  the  seed  plats  and  special  care 

and  cultivation  insures  well-matured  seed  of  highest  vitality. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  Fa  02.,  20c;  oz.,  35c;  M lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.76,  postpaid. 


Big  Havana  No.  535 - 


_Heavy  cropper;  one  of  the  earliest. 
"$1.25;  lb.,  $5.00,  postpaid. 


Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c;  lb., 


24 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  CHOICE  PEPPER  SEED 


Culture  — Peppers  are  most  largely 
used  for  seasoning  meat  and 
vegetable  dishes  as  well  as  for  salads  and 
mangoes.  They  are  used  also  for  making 
chow-chow  and  chili  sauce.  The  culture  is 
about  the  same  as  eggplants,  and  the  plants 
need  quite  as  much  heat  to  perfect  them. 

Sow  the  seed  early  in  hotbeds  during 
December  and  January  or  about  the  middle 
of  spring,  usually  during  March  and  April, 
in  open  seed  bed,  the  soil  being  light  and 
warm.  When  3 to  4 inches  high,  transplant 
in  rows  about  2 34  feet  apart  and  2 feet  apart 
in  the  row.  Cultivate  and  keep  free  from 
weeds.  Sow  in  June  and  July  for  a fall  ship- 
ping crop.  For  insects  spray  with  Arsenate 
of  Lead  or  Bowker’s  Pyrox.  One  packet  of 
seed  will  produce  about  100  plants;  1 oz., 
about  1,500  plants;  34  lb.  to  the  acre. 

Reuter’s  Royal  King  No.  427 

Illustrated  in  color  and  described  on  page  37 
of  this  catalog.  - 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  Vi  lb., 

$1.00;  lb.,  $3.75;  5 lbs.,  $18.00,  postpaid. 

Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $3.50 
per  lb. 

Reuter’s  Ruby  King  No. 429 — 

This  is  the  finest  strain  of  the  well-known 
Ruby  King  in  cultivation.  My  stock  is 
carefully  grown  and  pleases  thousands  of 
customers  throughout  the  entire  South 
every  year.  It  grows  5 to  6 inches  long 
by  3 to  4 inches  in  diameter;  flesh  is  very 
thick,  sweet  and  so  mild  it  is  often  sliced  for 
a salad;  also  fine  for  stuffing.  The  plants 
are  about  2J4  feet  high,  vigorous,  compact 
and  productive.  Matures  large  well-shaped 
peppers  in  130  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  Vi  lb.,  $1.00; 
lb.,  $3.50;  5 lbs.,  $17.00,  postpaid.  Not  pre- 
paid, 10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $3.25  per  lb. 


Reuter’s  Ruby  King 


Reuter’s  Chinese  Giant  No.  428 — 

The  largest  variety  known,  monstrous  in  size  and 
beautiful  in  appearance.  Grows  four  to  five  inches 
broad  at  the  top  and  of  equal  length.  Quite  uni- 
form in  size.  Flesh  is  mild  and  as  sweet  as  an 
apple.  Color  dark  green,  changing  to  glossy 
scarlet  when  ripe.  Plants  are  strong,  stocky, 
bushy,  erect  growth  18  inches  to  2 feet  high. 

Extremely  prolific.  Without  exception  every  one 

of  our  customers  who  has  ever 
grown  the  Chinese  Giant  has 
pronounced  it  the  finest  and 
largest  pepper  he  has  ever 
seen.  Our  seed  supply  this  year  is 
adequate,  but  the  demand  usually 
exceeds  the  supply.  Order  early. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c; 
14  lb.,  $1.75;  lb., $6.50,  postpaid. 


A Popular  Pepper 


If  we  are  to  judge  from  the 
expressions  from  our  customers, 
those  market  gardeners  who  come 
into  our  retail  store  and  those  who 
write  us,  who  have  planted  Reuter's 
Royal  King  Pepper,  both  for  home 
and  market  purposes,  it  is  undoubt- 
edly the  most  popular  pepper  for 
Southern  planting.  If  you  will  turn 
to  page  37  of  this  catalog,  you  will 
find  a complete  description  of  this 
favored  sort  and  an  illustration  in 
natural  colors.  Your  special  atten- 
tion is  called  to  this  variety  so  that 
you  may  not  overlook  it  in  making 
up  your  order. 


Reuter’s  Ruby  Giant  No.  436 

.A  large,  mild  pepper,  being  a cross  between 
our  Ruby  King  and  Chinese  Giant,  having 
the  good  qualities  of  both,  yet  without  the 
undesirable  features  of  either.  It  is  a very 
pepper,  grows  to  a large  size,  is 
very  mild,  and  when  ripe,  is  of  a bright 
scarlet  color.  Mesh  exceedingly  sweet, 
and  mild  enough  to  eat  raw.  It  matures 
early;  the  plant  is  vigorous  and  upright, 
taller  than  the  Chinese  Giant,  much  more 
productive  and  an  excellent  large  sweet  pep- 
per for  stuffing.  It  is  an  all-around  good 
pepper  for  either  home  or  market.  You 
make  no  mistake  when  planting  this  super- 
lative variety,  for  it  has  never  failed  to  give 
the  utmost  in  satisfactory  results. 

Prices;  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  J4  lb.,  $1.00; 
lb.,  $3.50;  5 lbs.,  $17.00,  postpaid.  Not  pre- 
paid, 10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $3.25  per  lb. 

Long  Red  Cayenne  No.  431  — 

A well-known  medium  early  variety  having  a 
slender  twisted  and  pointed  pod  about  4 inches 
long.  Color  deep  green  when  fruit  is  young,  bright 
red  when  ripe.  Extremely  strong  and  pungent 
flesh.  A favorite  with  many  of  the  gardeners  in 
the  South. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  J4  lb.,  $1.25; 
lb.,  $4.50,  postpaid. 

Bird’s  Eye  No.  432—“  4spl£se 

Very  fine  in  flavor.  Can  be  used  fresh  or  dried. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.75; 
lb.,  $6.00,  postpaid. 

Genuine  Tabasco  No.  433 — 

This  is  the  variety  from  which  is  made  the  well- 
known  Tabasco  Sauce,  which  has  a national  reputa- 
tion for  flavoring  oysters,  soups,  meats,  etc.  The 
small,  bright  red  peppers  are  extremely  hot  and  fiery 
in  flavor.  Bush  3 feet  high. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  J4  lb.,  $1.40;  lb., 

$5.00,  postpaid. 


Anaheim  Chili  No.  434 


Pimiento  No. 

.The  fruits  of  this  variety 
are  exceptionally  smooth 


Pimiento  Pepper 


New 
430- 

and  glossy,  of  good  sizej  medium 
length  and  attractive  color.  The 
flesh  is  very  thick  and  solid,  mild 
and  of  very  fine  flavor.  Desirable 
for  not  only  salads  and  stuffed 
peppers,  but  it  is  also  the  sort  so 
largely  used  by  canners.  It  is  so 
smooth  and  uniform  in  shape  that 
the  skin  can  be  easily  slipped  off 
after  burning  over  a hot  fire  a few 
seconds,  or  by  boiling  a few 
minutes. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c; 
J4  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.75,  postpaid. 


asked 

me  to  include  with  their  gar- 
den seed  order  a packet  or 
two  of  mixed  pepper  seed  and 
this  year  I have  decided  to 
include  this  item  in  my  cat- 
alog so  that  those  who  have 
desired  this  mixture  may 
know  I am  prepared  to 
supply  it.  The  packet  con- 
tains a small  quantity  of  each 
desirable  variety  for  home 
needs.  Every  home  can  use 
both  sweet  and  hot  peppers 
and  this  mixture  will  give  you 
some  of  every  variety  listed 
on  this  page.  The  seed  is  all 
fresh,  new  stock,  identical 
with  that  that  goes  to  my 
extra  critical  commercial  pep- 
per growers.  I never  purchase 
"job  lots”  to  fill  my  mixtures 
or  collections.  Only  Reuter's 
best  goes  out  under  the 
Reuter  name,  whether  it  be  a 
mixture  or  straight  variety. 
Order  one  or  more  packets  of 
this  pepper  mixture  and 
you'll  be  highly  pleased. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  3 

pkts.,  25c,  postpaid. 


_A  thick-meat- 
~ed  pepper 
growing  from  8 to  10  inches  long.  It  constitutes  a staple 
crop  in  many  sections  of  California,  and  is  very  popular 
throughout  the  Southwest.  This  is  the  best  hot  pepper 
we  can  offer  you  in  this  variety;  fine  dried  for  winter  use. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  }4  lb.,  $1.00;  lb., 
$3.50,  postpaid. 

Reuter’s  Mixed  Peppers  No.  435 

Each  season  an  ever  increasing  number  of  my  customers 
ha  ve 


Chinese  Giant  Pepper 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS*  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Reuter’s  Selected  Northern-Grown  Seed  Potatoes 

The  United  States  Department  of  Agriculture,  in  one  of  its  bulletins  devoted  to 
the  production  of  Irish  Potatoes,  says:  “High-grade  seed  stock  must  be  used  if  a 
large  crop  is  to  be  harvested.  Every  effort  should  be  made  to  secure  high-yielding 
seed  stock.”  No  better  advice  could  be  given  to  the  potato  planters  of  the  South, 
and  it  would  be  a blessing  if  more  of  them  would  pay  attention  to  it,  for  there  is  no 
other  section  of  the  country  where  more  of  the  ordinary  seed  potatoes  are  sown 
every  spring.  Throughout  the  South  brokers,  warehousemen,  wholesale  grocers, 
feed  merchants,  etc.,  annually  dispose  of  thousands  of  bushels  of  so-called  seed 
potatoes  that  are  nothing  more  nor  less  than  ordinary  field-run  commercial  crops, 
no  attention  being  paid  to  type  development,  disease-resistance,  high-yielding  qual- 
ities, or  any  of  the  other  very  necessary  matters  that  must  be  carefully  watched  and 
controlled  if  the  highest  grade  of  seed  stock  is  produced.  And  because  the  price 
of  these  ordinary  potatoes  seems  to  be  comparatively  cheap,  planters  purchase  the 
seed,  take  it  home  and  plant  it  in  good  soil  and  give  the  crop  careful  attention  and 
then  wonder  why  their  yields  are  not  what  they  should  be.  From  1910  to  1919  the 
average  production  of  potatoes  in  the  United  States  was  96.8  bushels  per  acre,  while 
during  the  same  period  that  in  the  state  of  Maine  was  201  bushels.  This  is  merely 
a difference  of  seed  stock  and  practical  methods  of  production  for  there  are  many 
sections  of  the  country,  plenty  of  them  right  here  in  the  South,  that  boast  of  better 
soils  than  Maine  possesses.  Buy  the  best  seed  you  can  find — buy  it  from  reputable 
and  experienced  seed  dealers,  who  are  as  careful  of  their  reputation  in  supplying  seed 
po  atoes  as  they  are  in  providing  the  farmer  with  the  highest  grade  v getable  and 
field  seeds — buy  it  from  Reuter,  if  you  please,  and  get  stock  that  is  capable  of  pro- 
ducing for  you  a high  yield  of  high-grade  potatoes.  My  seed  potatoes  are  grown  for 
me  in  the  North  by  seed  potato  specialists  of  long  experience.  They  are  as  careful 
about  the  seed  they  send  into  the  trade  as  I,  and  other  reputable  seedsmen,  are  in 
the  stocks  we  send  to  our  critical  market  gardener  customers.  These  potatoes 
come  to  me  clean,  sound,  critically  graded,  of  uniform  shape  and  color,  free  from 
disease,  and  all  from  selected  plants.  The  sturdiness  of  Northern-grown  seed  for 
early  Southern  planting  is  universally  recognized  and  I offer  you  the  best  stock 

that  I am  able  to  obtain.  If  you  will  compare  the  quality  of  my  seed  potatoes  at  the  same  time  you  are  comparing  prices  quoted  by  those  who 

are  not  competent  to  choose  or  market  so-called  seed  potatoes,  I know  that  you  will  find  mine  far  more  reasonable  in  price  and  well  worth  purchas- 

ing. If  you  are  sincerely  interested  in  increasing  your  potato  yields,  I would  suggest  that  you  write  the  United  States  Department  of  Agriculture, 
Division  of  Publications,  for  Farmers’  Bulletin  1190,  which  will  give  you  some  splendid  practical  information  that  is  certain  to  prove  helpful  to 
you.  And — get  Reuter’s  quotations  before  ordering  your  seed  potatoes. 

T>1  • „ Oprl  TriumrtVl The  most'  valuable  early  potato  for  the  South.  It’s  an  extra-early,  and  with  out  Northern-grown  Seed  Stock  it’s  the  surest  and 

£>Ilsa  ivCU  1 1 luiupu  most  dependable  producer  of  all  sorts,  while  its  handsome  appearance  when  first  dug  makes  it  a ready  seller  at  top  prices  on  any 
market.  It  withstands  heat  and  drouth  to  a wonderful  degree,  and  makes  a good  crop  when  other  sorts  burn  and  make  nothing.  Vines  are  smaller  than  other  varieties, 
the  strength  of  the  plant  going  into  making  the  potatoes  rather  than  into  the  vine.  Matures  in  nine  to  ten  weeks  from  planting. 

Prices:  Peck  (16  lbs.),  80c;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $2.90;  bag  (150  lbs.),  $6.76.  Prices  subject  to  change.  Write  for  market  prices  when  ready  to  buy. 

Irish  Cobbler 

Prices: 


Bliss  Red  Triumph 


Mammoth  King  No.  446 


In  shape  it’s  much  like  the  Triumph:  color  of  skin  is  creamy  white,  slightly  netted  with  lighter  color.  Cooks  quickly;  is  almost  pure  white, 
mealy,  but  not  too  dry.  A good  shipper  and  good  keeper. 

Peck  (15  lbs.),  80c;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $2.90;  Dag  (160  lbs.),  $6.75.  Prices  subject  to  change.  Write  for  market  prices  when  ready  to  buy. 

u:  Oj.,, „ This  is  one  of  the  most  popular  varieties  in  the  South.  It  is  medium  early  and  cannot  be  excelled  for  a main-crop  sort.  Vines  are  strong,  of 

llllc  oldl  dark  green  color  and  very  vigorous.  Large,  oblong,  uniform  tubers.  A good  shipper  and  a good  keeper. 

Prices:  Peck  (15  lbs.),  75c;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $2.50;  bag  (150  lbs.),  $5.75.  Prices  subject  to  change.  Write  for  market  prices  when  ready  to  buy. 

REUTER’S  CHOICE  PUMPKIN  SEED 

Genuine  Green  Striped  Cashaw  No.  445 — boVorlnddicSon 

page  38  of  this  catalog.  Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  A lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.60;  5 lbs., 
$7.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.35  per  lb. 

_Also  called  the  Big  Jumbo.  It  is  surely  a 
grand,  big  variety,  often  measuring  2 feet  in 
diameter  and  weighing  2 to  3 pounds  each.  The  skin  is  salmon-orange  color,  the  flesh  is 
thick,  bright  yellow  and  fine  grained,  and  of  good  quality.  Notwithstanding  its  enormous 
size,  it  is  one  of  the  best  pumpkins  for  table  use.  A splendid  keeper  and  exceptionally 
valuable  for  feeding  stock.  Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  M lb.,  45c;  lb.,  $1.50,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.26  per  lb. 

j-.*.  C Mr*  A.AH -It;  is  a small  pumpkin,  being  about  10  inch 

uWccl  UI  oUgal  JAIU.  txtr#  diameter.  It  has  deep  orange  yellow  skin 
and  fine-grained  flesh.  It  is  very  prolific  and  in  every  way  desirable.  The  average  weight 
is  about  5 pounds.  This  is  the  variety  the  famous  pumpkin  pies  are  made  of. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c-  A lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25;  5 lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.00  per  lb. 

Tennessee  Sweet  Potato  No.  448— LpfX1iluames1zepuandsnghtiv 

ribbed.  Color,  creamy  white,  sometimes  lightly  striped  with  green.  Flesh  light-colored, 
fine-grained,  dry  and  of  superior  quality.  When  cooked,  resembles  a sweet  potato  in  flavor. 
A good  keeper.  Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  A lb.,  45c;  lb.,  $1.60;  5 lbs.,  $7.00, 
postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.25  per  lb. 

Large  Cheese  or  Field  No.  sUTfi 

color;  flesh  yellow.  The  most  popular  for  field  or  market  use. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  15c;  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25;  5 lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.00  per  lb. 

Mammoth  Field  or  Big  Tom  No.  450— Sgestsan°dnmosft  ume 

form  growing  and  productive  varieties  known.  The  vines  are  strong,  vigorous  and  won- 
derfully productive.  The  fruits  average  15  to  20  inches  in  diameter.  The  skin  and  flesh 
are  of  a deep  rich,  orange  color,  of  excellent  flavor  for  pies,  etc..,  cooking  soft  and  tender. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c:  A lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.26;  5 lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.00  per  lb. 

Tonotiaco  T>ic»  XTrw  /IK  1 A distinct  Japanese  variety,  adapted  to  all  parts 

dJJdllttoc  r lc  ivU.  ‘rill  0f  the  South.  Very  meaty  and  solid,  and  in  gen- 

eral appearance  resembles  the  Cashaw,  but  is  earlier  and  larger. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  A lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.60;  5 lbs.,  $7.60,  postpaid.  Not 
Mammoth  King  Pumpkin  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.35  per  lb. 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Reuter’s  Superb  Radish  Seed 

Best  results  are  obtained  from  a rich,  moist  soil.  Sow  the  seed  during  September, 

VjlUlUlc  October  and  November  for  a winter  crop;  December,  January,  February  and 
March  are  also  good  sowing  times.  Sow  the  seed  in  drills  14  to  18  inches  apart,  and  thin  out  the 
plants  to  prevent  crowding.  Successional  sowings  from  one  week  to  ten  days  apart  will  keep  up 
a supply.  Sow  the  seed  Pi  inch  deep  and  cover  with  fine  soil.  Gather  while  young  and  tender. 
One  ounce  will  plant  a 100-foot  row.  10-12  lbs.  to  acre.  One  to  two  months  to  mature  the  crop. 

Reuter’s  Early  Scarlet  Turnip- White  Tipped  No.  461  — 

This  variety  is  fully  described  on  page  36  of  this  catalog. 

Long  Brightest  Scarlet  No.  462— JXK. 

ing.  Many  of  the  New  Orleans  market  gardeners  plant  this  sort  early  in  the  season  for  local 
market  use.  The  roots  are  smooth,  slender,  uniform  in  shape  and  very  attractive.  This  sort  has 
a pure  white  tip. 

Reuter’s  Cincinnati  Market  or  Glass  Radish  No.  463 — 

Illustrated  in  color  and  described  on  page  36  of  this  catalog. 

White  Strassburg  No.  464  pering  shape. 

Skin  and  flesh  pure  white.  Crisp,  firm,  brittle  and  tender. 

Best  variety  for  summer  use,  and  largely  planted  by  our 
market  gardeners  for  local  sale  in  summer. 

Half  Long  No.  466— R”S//r,S“ 

red  color,  and  are  olive-shaped  or  half  long,  with  somewhat 
tapering  point. 

White  Vienna  No.  468 


Reuter’s  White  Icicle 


_A  very  fine  long, 
"summer  radish  of 
excellent  quality.  The  tops  are  of  medium  size,  the  roots  clear 
white,  slender,  smooth  and  average  about  6 to  7 inches  in 
length. 

Fine 


_A  quickly  growing,  olive-shaped  radish,  about  one  and  one-half  inches  long  by 
five-eighths  of  an  inch  in  diameter  when  fully  grown. 

T ™ r>rn\  o/1  CU  .irtino  XT.-.  A 1 \ Distinct  and  exceedingly  attractive  sort ; clear  rose  colored 

ls.eucer  S improveu  U<nanier  1NO.  <±1 1 long  radish,  shading  into  pure  waxy  white  at  the  tips. 
Grows  to  a large  size  very  fast.  One  of  the  best  long  radishes  for  outdoor  planting;  extremely  popular  in  many  leading  trucking  sec- 
tions of  Louisiana,  Mississippi  and  Alabama.  We  sell  thousands  of  selected  American  grown  seed  annually. 

Prices  on  above:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  pi  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $3.25,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at 
60c  per  lb. 

Is  entirely  distinct.  Roots  long,  slender  and  pure  white. 
Ready  for  use  in  25  days. 

AfiZ .The  Chinese  truck  gardeners  in  California  grow  this  variety 

extensively.  It  is  the  largest  of  all  winter  radishes,  growing 
from  10  to  12  inches  long  and  from  2 to  3 inches  in  diameter.  Pure  white  skin  and  flesh;  solid,  crisp  and  of  good  flavor. 


WViif-ra  Tr*ir»1ck  XJr*  7 attractive  pure  white  radish. 

\\  Illlc  AL.1C1C  lvtA.  ‘to/  Fine  variety  for  market  and  home. 

California  Mammoth  White  No. 


_The  roots  are  long,  thick,  almost  black,  somewhat  wrinkled, 
of  firm  texture,  decidedly  pungent,  but  well  flavored. 


The  flesh  is  white, 


Long  Black  Spanish  No.  472 

Pliinoco  Pnca  Mr*  AT\ .Bright  rose  color.  Excellent  quality  and  one  of  the  best  winter  varieties. 

XVUSC  1NU.  ‘t/O  Prices  on  above:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  14  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c;  5 lbs.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 

Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  76c  per  lb. 


Broad-Heaved 
Flanders  Spinach 


CHOICE  SPINACH  SEED 

PllltlirP You  can  find  no  better  vegetable  to  furnish  an  early  supply  of  greens  than 

GUUUl  C spinach.  Seed  ihould  be  planted  in  very  rich  gYound,  the  richer  the  better. 
Sow  in  drills  16  to  20  inches  apart  and  thin  to  about  6 inches  apart  when  the  leaves  are  an  inch 
wide.  Sow  early  in  January,  also  in  February  and  March.  The  seed  germinates  freely  in  cold 
weather,  and  is  a rapid  grower.  Under  favorable  conditions  the  leaves  may  be  large  enough 
for  eating  in  eight  weeks.  In  the  South  spinach  seed  is  planted  throughout  the  fall  :md  winter 
months.  One  ounce  to  100  feet  of  row;  10  pounds  to  the  acre. 

Reuter’s  Bloomsdale  Savoy  Spinach  No.  502 — 

This  sort  is  also  known  as  the  Norfolk  Savoy  Leaved.  It  is  a very  early  variety  and 
one  of  the  best  to  plant  in  the  fall  for  early  spring  use.  The  plant  is  of  upright 
growth,  with  thick,  glossy,  dark  green  leaves  of  medium  size.  Seed  round.  This  is 
the  leading  variety  used  in  Texas  and  Virginia.  We  sell  many  tons  of  this  seed  to 
commercial  growers. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  10c;  pi  lb.,  16c;  lb.,  45c;  6 lbs.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  35c  per  lb. 

Reuter’s  Broad  Leaved  Flanders  No.  503 — £gevai1etdy 

with  the  New  Orleans  market  gardeners.  An  early  and  vigorous  growing,  round 
seeded  sort.  It  is  the  best  variety  to  plant  for  bunching  purposes,  and  stands  inclem- 
ent weather  conditions  very  well. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  10c;  pi  lb.,  16c;  lb.,  46c;  5 lbs.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  35c  per  lb. 

Reuter’s  Monstrous  Viroflay  No.  504— ™st  0thTs°ortesr.  planKe 

very  hardy,  with  heavy  foliage,  the  dark  green  leaves  being  the  true  Savoy  appearance  and  of  the 
finest  quality. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  pi  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  46c;  5 lbs.,  $2.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  36c  per  lb. 

7onloti/l  XTrw  CAE Unlike  true  spinach  in  type  and  in  that  it  thrives  during 

INeW  LiCrtlallu  ixU.  UVJ  hot  weather  and  in  any  soil,  rich  or  poor.  The  leaves 
are  comparatively  small,  broad  and  pointed.  Plant  three  or  four  seeds  in  hills  2 feet  apart  each  way. 
Germination  of  the  seed  can  be  hastened  by  soaking  in  warm  water  24  hours. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  15C;  pi  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  SELECTED  SUMMER  SQUASH 


Culture 


_The  squash  is  one  of  the  most 
'nutritious  and  valuable  of  our 
garden  vegetables.  The  summer  varieties  come  to 
the  table  early  in  the  season.  Plants  are  tender 
and  sensitive  to  cold,  and  planting  must  be  delayed 
until  settled  warm  weather.  For  the  bush 
varieties,  hills  should  be  4 or  5 feet  apart 
each  way ; from  six  to  ten  seeds  are  sown 
in  each  hill,  and  the  plants  are  thinned 
to  a stand  after  the  development  of  a 
couple  of  rough  leaves.  One  or  two 
shovels  full  of  good  manure  worked  into 
the  soil  to  each  hill  is  recommended. 

Keep  the  squash  picked  off  as  soon  as 
they  are  ready,  so  as  to  keep  the  plants 
bearing  longer.  Seed  required:  One 
ounce  to  25  hills;  3 pounds  per  acre. 

Earliest  White  BushNo. 

C | £ The  earliest  of  all  squashes  and 
familiarly  known  as  Patty  Pan. 

Illustrated  in  natural  color  and  described 
on  page  38  of  this  catalog. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  M 

lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25;  5 lbs.,  $5.60,  post- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or 
over,  at  $1.00  per  lb. 

Mammoth  White  Bush 

xt  Kl^v _Identical  with  above, 

lNO.  DIO  but  larger  in  size  and 
more  regular  in  garden  variety.  It  is  early,  uniform  in 
shape.  A splendid  shipper  and  home  shape  and  very 
prolific.  Has  a clear  white  skin  and  flesh,  grows 
10  to  12  inches  in  diameter,  and  when  picked  young 
ships  well. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  H lb.,  40c;  lb., 

$1.25;  5 lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  $1.00  per  lb. 

Italian  Vegetable  Marrow  No.  517 — 

(Cocozella) — The  fruits  are  large,  much  elongated,  dark  green  at  first,  but  as  they 
mature,  become  marbled  with  yellow  and  lighter  green  stripes.  Pick  when  6 to  8 
inches  long.  Becoming  a commercial  variety  in  Florida  and  other  Southern  States. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  M lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 


Winter  or  Running  Squash 

Distinct  from  the  Bush  or  Summer  Squashes,  the 
vines  running  from  10  to  12  feet  long,  and  the 
squashes  are  6 to  15  pounds  in  weight.  The  flavor 
is  much  richer  than  the  summer  sorts  also.  Should 
be  planted  later  than  the  bush  varieties. 
Distances  vary  from  8 to  10  feet  in  the 
rows,  depending  upon  the  fertility  of  the 
soil  and  the  vigor  of  the  varieties.  Hoe 
frequently,  but  do  not  disturb  runners, 
if  possible. 

Boston  Marrow  No. 


520 


) This  is  a very  productive  fall 

’ and  winter  variety  of  medium 
to  large  size,  oval  shape  and  thin  skin. 
It  is  much  used  for  canning  and  making 
pies.  The  fruits  when  ripe  are  bright 
orange  with  a shading  of  light  cream 
color.  The  flesh  is  of  a rich  salmon-yel- 
low color  fine-grained  and  of  excellent 
quality  and  flavor,  but  not  as  dry  as  the 
Hubbard. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  M 

lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25;  5 lbs.,  $5.50,  post- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or 
over,  at  $1.00  per  lb. 

True  Hubbard  No. 

C11 One  of  the  best  winter  squashes. 

04  X The  vines  are  vigorous  and 

very  productive.  Fruits  large,  heavy 
hard  shell.  The  skin  is  uniformly  dark 
bronze  green.  The  flesh  is  bright  orange-yellow,  fine- 
grained, thick,  dry  and  richly  flavored.  It  is  esteemed 
by  many  to  be  as  good  baked  as  the  sweet  potato. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  K lb.,  40c;  lb., 
$1.25;  5 lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid. 


Mammoth  White  Bush 


Delicious  No.  522- 


A fall  and  winter 
variety  of  medium 

dark  green,  but  sometimes  lighter  in  color  and  mottled,  and  are  without  any  hard 
shell.  The  flesh  is  thick,  very  fine-grained  and  bright  yellow  in  color.  I do  not 
advise  customers  to  plant  any  winter  squashes  for  shipping  purposes  from  the 
South,  but  these  varieties  are  much  better  for  home  use. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 


Giant  Summer  Crookneck  No.  518 — 8Aummr“qyuafisk 

The  skin  is  yellow.  The  shape  is  shown  in  the  illustration.  The  flesh  has  a deep 
golden  orange  color,  and  is  dry  and  of  most  agreeable  flavor.  Measures  from 
IK  to  2 feet  in  length. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  M lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.50;  5 lbs.,  $7.00,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.25  per  lb. 


Mammoth  Chili  No.  523— SEM 

The  flesh  is  yellow  and  very  thick,  and  the  quality  is  good  and  nutritious.  Often 
attains  a weight  of  200  pounds,  without  losing  its  fine  shape  and  quality.  It  is  the 
right  kind  to  grow  for  exhibition  at  the  fairs.  Its  size  makes  it  profitable  to  grow  for 
stock  feeding  also. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  K lb-.  6Qc;  lb.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 


Reuter's  Squash 

Seed  Will 

Produce 

Squash 

Just  Lik 

These 


These  Squash 
Grew  from 
Good  Seed 


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CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  Tomato  Seed — Best  for  the  South 


Gulf  State  Market  No.  570— 

before  many  years,  be  the  chief  purple  fruited  market  variety  grown  in  the  Gulf  States. 
Gulf  State  Market  was  developed  out  of  the  Early  Detroit,  and  retains  the  earliness  of 
that  variety.  The  vines  are  very  vigorous  and  withstand' blight  exceptionally  well. 
The  fruits  are  large  for  so  early  a variety,  round  or  globe  shaped,  show  but  little  depres- 
sion about  stem  and  are  smooth  and  free  from  cracks.  Color  deep  purplish-pink  ripening 
well  about  the  stem.  The  skin  is  firm  and  the  flesh  is  solid.  Unless  all  signs  fail,  this 
will  prove  to  be  the  most  productive  of  all  shipping  tomatoes.  It  is  also  of  the  most 
desirable  shape  for  packing.  Remember  that  Gulf  State  Market  is  earlier  than  any 
other  good  purple  tomato.  Mississippi  crops  of  this  wonderful  variety  in  1021  gave  won- 
derful results.  We  are  backing  Gulf  State  Market  to  win  first  place  in  its  class. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  25c;  oz.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 

vingston’s  Globe  Tomato  No.  545—  SiWgw-p?^  Th” 

is  a standard  variety  for  shipping  purposes.  It  is  an  absolutely  globe-shajied  variety, 
ripens  very  early,  color  is  a glossy  red,  tinted  with  purple.  The  vines  are  very  vigorous  and 
productive.  Bears  fruit  in  clusters  of  from  three  to  seven  fruits,  so  that  it  can  be  truth- 
fully stated  that  the  plants  are  literally  loaded  with  beautiful  tomatoes.  This  variety  is 
especially  valuable  to  long  distance  shippers  and  it  cannot  be  recommended  too  highly  for 
this  purpose.  Its  blight-proof  qualities  are  exceptional. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  *4  lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.50;  5 lbs.,  $17.00,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $3.25- per  lb. 

..Illustrated  in  color 
"and  described  on 

page  36  of  this  catalog.  Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  J 4 lb-,  $1.25;  lb.,  $4.00;  5 lbs., 
$18.75,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $3.50  per  lb. 

_A  wonderful  tomato,  both  as  to  yield  and  quality.  It  is 
one  of  the  most  prolific  bearers  we  have  ever  seen.  The 
average  weight  of  the  tomato  is  about  half  a pound.  The  color  is  bright  crimson,  very 
solid,  and  of  good  flavor,  producing  few  seeds  and  small  cavities.  For  general  appearance 
when  served  on  the  table,  few  varieties 
can  compare  with  it,  and  as  a yielder, 
noneequalit.  Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 

25c;  M lb.,  90c;  lb.,  $3.00,  postpaid. 


Reuter’s  June  Pink  Tomato  No.  557- 


McGee  No.  562- 


Qnciflr ’c  Mr*  KA'X Our  strain  of  this  first  early  sort  is  earlier  and  decidedly 

s EjO-L  iNU.  DUD  superior  to  much  that  is  sold  as  Spark’s  Earliana,  and  the 

extreme  earliness  of  its  large,  smooth  fruits  makes  it  a very  profitable  tomato  for  market  gardeners,  as  well 
as  desirable  for  the  home  garden.  The  vines  are  small  but  vigorous  and  productive.  The  fruits  are 
bright  deep  scarlet,  medium  to  large,  nearly  round  and  exceptionally  smooth  for  so  early  a variety.  The 
fruits  are  borne  in  clusters  near  the  base  of  the  plant,  and  the  bulk  of  the  crop  ripens  very  early. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  lb.,  90c;lb.,  $3.00,  postpaid. 

"Rputpr’c  lVTdf-r'FilAec  "Mr*  KJA A main  CT°P  variety  that  is  a prize-winner.  The 

J-vcu*l-cl  ® ivxniuiiicao  aiu  fruits  are  very  large,  smooth,  and  symmetrical,  ripen- 

ing well  to  the  stem.  The  flesh  is  rich,  bright  red  in  color  and  of  fine  quality.  It  is  a strong  and  vigorous 

f rower,  with  thrifty  vines  which  produce  unexcelled  fruit.  The  skin  is  tough,  which  makes  it  a splendid 
eeper  and  shipper,  and  is  less  liable  to  crack  in  wet  weather  than  any  other  large  tomato.  Unsurpassed 
for  either  table  or  market  purposes.  Prices:  Pkt.,  10cs  oz.,  30c:  \i  lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.50;  5 lbs., 
$17.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb. ’ots  or  over,  at  $3.25  per  lb. 

TTciflvr  Dotroit  \Tfi  EC'S  This  splendid  variety  was  introduced  in  1909.  With  the  excep- 

Hid.1  ly  L/cllUll  i’U*  DDl  tion  of  the  Gulf  State  Market,  it  is  the  largest  and  best  of  the 
purplish-pink  tomatoes.  The  vines  are  very  vigorous  and  very  productive.  The  fruits  are  very  smooth, 
uniform  in  size,  nearly  globe-shaped,  firm  and  of  excellent  quality.  Early  Detroit  is  one  of  the  most  valuable 
shipping  tomatoes  yet  produced.  It  is  also  desirable  for  home  garden  and  near  markets. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  J4  lb.,  $1.35;  lb.,  $4.50;  5 lbs.,  $21.25,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $4.00  per  lb. 

Reuter’s  Redfield  Beauty  No.  548— 2*5SSR^SW»*AafJr6 

is  possible  to  produce.  The  color  is  its  leading  attribute,  being  a glossy  red,  the  kind  that  makes  tomatoes 
sell  at  sight.  It  retains  all  of  its  good  qualities  until  picked.  It  is  a good  shipper  and  less  liable  to  rot 
than  any  other  sort.  The  skin  is  tough,  flesh  solid.  Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  H lb.,  90c;  lb.,  $3.00; 
5 lbs.,  $13.75  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $2.50  per  lb. 

_A  very  handsome  tomato  that  deserves  a place  in  every  garden 
in  the  South.  It  is  the  best  large,  smooth  yellow  tomato  I 
know  of.  The  meat  is  solid,  sweet,  with  bright  golden-yellow  color.  The  flavor  is  superior  to  most  toma- 
toes, the  shape  is  uniform.  Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  % lb  , $1.25,  postpaid. 


Golden  Queen  No.  549 


Gulf  State  Market 


Many  of  the  South’s  great  commercial 
tomato  crops  are  produced  exclusively 
from  Reuter’s  seeds. 


Truckers  should  write  for  current  copy 
of  our  Market  Gardeners’  Price  List. 


Reuter’s 

Redfield 

Beauty 


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CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


T/vEir*  Ro or-  \Tr»  KK"? (Bright  Red) — An  early  tomato  of  recent  introduc- 

JDI1I1  Bdcl  J-’IWi  tion  that  produces  beautiful,  large,  bright  red,  solid 

fruits.  Almost  seedless,  a marvelous  stem-setter,  often  making  ten  fruits  in  first  cluster. 
It  is  solid  and  meaty  and  has  just  enough  foliage.  Every  tomato  will  ripen  evenly 
right  up  to  the  stem.  When  deep  ripe  they  will  not  burst.  No  cripples,  no  scalds,  no 
blight,  no  cracked,  no  wrinkled,  no  one-sided,  uneven,  scarred  fruit.  It  is  a perfect 
shipping  tomato.  Set  the  plants  3 x 3 feet.  As  a canning  variety  it  is  unbeatable. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  M lb.,  $1.26;  lb.,  $4.00;  5 lbs.,  $18.75,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $3.50  per  lb. 

PiirrtTfk  Acma  \fn  C\A7 The  vines  are  large,  hardy  and  productive, 

i Wl  JJlC  /T.G111G  Grr 1 ripening  their  first  fruits  very  early,  although 

not  an  extra  early  variety.  The  fruits  are  purplish-pink,  round,  smooth,  and  of  medium 
size,  free  from  cracks  and  stand  shipment  very  well. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  J4  lb-,  90c;  lb.,  $3.00;  5 lbs.,  $13.75,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $2.80  per  lb. 

Reuter’s  Extra  Early  Prolific  No.  560— Ihrfyista0&detxS; 

has  found  a place  for  itself  with  thousands  of  my  customers  in  the  South.  It  is  one 
of  the  eailiest,  most  prolific,  smoothest,  and  largest  size  of  all  extra  early  tomatoes.  It  is 
of  a brilliant  red  color;  vines  are  a perfect  mass  of  large,  smooth  fruit,  a single  plant, 
often  producing  half  a bushel. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  M lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.50,  postpaid. 

Q-f-rvtio  "Mr.  EKQ The  largest  dwarf  variety  in  existence.  Vines 

1-'W<U1  olBllC  i’o*  dJO  are  dwarf,  but  vigorous  and  prolific.  Color  is 

bright  scarlet.  It  is  perfect  in  shape,  very  solid  and  of  the  finest  quality. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  J4  lb.,  90c;  lb.,  $3.00,  postpaid. 

Reuter’s  Scarlet  Chief  No.  550— fo^KoSs8^ 

Highly  suitable  for  market  gardeners,  truckers,  also  for  the  home  garden.  It  is  a meaty 
sort;  the  type  of  vines  and  manner  of  growth  is  similar  to  the  Stone.  It  is  considerably 
larger  and  heavier  than  the  Stone,  very  prolific  and  productive,  brilliant  scarlet  in  color, 
smooth,  and  with  a tough  skin.  It  is  decidedly  superior  for  the  canner  as  well  as  the 
market  gardener.  Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  M lb.,  $1.35;  lb.,  $4.50,  postpaid. 

Reuter’s  Selected  Trophy  No.  568— Tp 

crimson  color,  and  of  excellent  quality.  Vines  large,  vigorous  and  productive.  Fruits  very 
solid,  smooth  and  of  uniform  size. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  M lb.,  90c;  lb.,  $3.00,  postpaid. 

Reuter’s  New  Stone  No.  565— ^0/^hoepla^ft^db“°^sored 

varieties.  It  Is  unsurpassed  for  slicing  and  canning.  The  vines  are  large,  vigorous,  and 
very  productive.  The  fruits  are  bright  deep  scarlet,  oval  and  very  deep,  exceptionally 
smooth  and  uniform  in  size,  Our  stock  is  distinctly  superior  to  most  of  that  offered  under  this  name,  being  larger,  smoother,  more  uniform  and  better  colored. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  J4  lb.,  90c;  lb.,  $3.00;  5 lbs.,  $13.75,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $2.50  per  lb. 

Rputpr’<4  T 011(5  Kppnpt*  IV n As  a drouth  and  heat-resisting  variety,  I don’t  believe  there  is  another  sort  on  the  market  that  compares  to 

ivccpci  f’l'.  \JsJ\J  Reuter’s  Long  Keeper.  It  is  an  especially  valuable  variety  for  planting  during  the  spring  for  furnishing  a 
continuous  supply  through  the  long  summers  when  other  kinds  die  out.  Its  wonderful  resistant  qualities  and  adaptability  to  every  section  of  the  South  makes  it  a prime 
favorite  with  every  one.  Fruits  over  3 inches  in  diameter  and  are  brilliant  red  in  color. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  lb.,  90c;  lb.,  $3.00;  5 lbs.,  $13.75,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $2.60  per  lb. 


Livingston’s  Globe  Tomato 


Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  lb 


TJlllcf4  nf  York  ]Vr»  In  many  sections  of  the  South  the  growing  of  tomatoes  is  almost  an  impossibility  on  account  of  the  Tomato  Blight,  which  is  a 

7 '-'1  1 1 ’Ul  oOkJ  disease  that  affects  the  plant  when  the  fruit  begins  to  “set.”  There  is  no  known  remedy  for  this  disease.  It  seldom  appears 

i practically  blight  proof. 

vigorous  grower; 

t you  nave  ever  been  bothered  with  Tomato  isiight,  this  is  the  variety  you  ougnt  to  plant.  Genuine  seed. 

$1.25;  lb.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 

Reuter’s 

early  tomato.  Strictly  speaking  ______ 

in  the  South.  It  is  just  the  right  size  — not  too  large.  The  color  is  a brilliant,  bright  red  that  attracts  immediate 
attention  from  the  trade.  Every  tomato  is  smooth  and  perfect  as  the  ones  shown  in  the  illustration.  It  is  nearly 
round,  with  an  average  diameter  of  about  3 inches.  Every  tomato  when  ripe  is  red  from  blossom  to  the  stem  end. 
It  is  enormously  prolific,  and  is  without  an  equal  for  either 
early  or  late  planting.  Contains  very  few  seeds,  is  solid  and 
meaty,  and  of  the  finest  flavor.  The  fruits  are  borne  con- 
tinuously in  large  numbers.  The  flesh  is  solid,  has  a tough 
skin,  thus  making  it  an  ideal  shipping  variety.  Uniform 
in  size.  It  is  absolutely  smooth  and  has  no  trace  of  navel 
in  the  blossom  end.  This  new  tomato  embodies 

all  that  can  be  desired  in  both  an  early  and  late,  i Reuter’s 

10c;  oz.,  45c;  jj  Scarlet 


all-round  tomato.  Prices:  Pkt. 


Perfect  First  Early 


M lb.,  $1.50;  lb.,  $5. 50;  5 lbs.,  $26.25,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $5.00  a 

Improved  Ponderosa 

NJrt  KA 7 The  color  Is  purple 

/ crimson.  It  is  the 
largest  tomato  in  cultivation,  the 
heaviest,  and  in  addition  to  these 
two  splendid  features  it  is  delicious 
in  flavor.  Shape  is  rather  regular, 
considering  its  immense  size,  and 
makes  a splendid  slicing  variety,  hav- 
ing few  seeds.  If  you  are  looking  for  something  that  is  really  a novelty,  and  at  the 
same  time  a valuable  variety,  plant  the  Ponderosa.  Prices:  Pkt..  10c;  oz.,  40c; 
lb.,  $1.25;  lb.,  $4.50,  postpaid. 

YpIIaw  Pnmlnrncq  TVJrt  0ne  of  the  most  interesting  novelties 

lcnuw  x unuci  U8«  JU1  ever  introduced.  It  equals  our  improved 

Ponderosa  in  size,  but  bears  rich,  golden-yellow  fruits  in  abundance.  This  is  a grand 
yellow  tomato  that  has  color  alone  to  distinguish  it  from  any  other  sort  we  know  of. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  % lb.,  $1.25;  lb.,  $4.50,  postpaid. 

Rrvnnv  Rpfif  NTn  £\t\G This  variety  is  a vigorous  grower  and  enormously 

uuiniy  ucat  iv vj.  iW7  prolific.  The  color  is  intense,  velvet,  glowing 

scarlet  red.  Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  J4  lb.,  $1.10;  lb.,  $3.75,  postpaid. 

Giant  Tree  Tomato  No.  569— & 

Bears  from  late  spring  until  frost.  A strong  growing  sort  with  fruit  well  above  the 
ground,  and  early  to  mature  very  large  fruit.  Has  to  be  well  tied  to  a stake  to  keep 
from  sprawling  over  the  ground.  Fruits  very  large,  often  2 to  3 pounds  and  6 inches  in 
diameter.  If  you  want  to  grow  tomatoes  that  will  be  the  envy  of  everyone  in  your  neigh- 
borhood, try  this  sort.  Not  recommended  for  commerical  purposes. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  45c,  postpaid. 

Hwcirf  riliotnnmii  TVr»  KA/1 This  is  sometimes  sold  as  the  “Tree  Toma- 

UWO.ll  Uliailipion  iNO.OOT  t0»  It  is  a second-early,  purplish-pink 
variety,  especially  desirable  where  garden  space  is  limited.  The  vines  are  about  2 feet 
high,  vigorous,  upright  and  compact-growing.  The  fruits  are  medium-sized,  excep- 
tionally smooth  and  of  very  good  quality.  Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  90c; 
lb.,  $3.00,  postpaid. 


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SEEpS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


PLANT  PLENTY  OF  SPRING  TURNIPS 


Spring  plantings  of  turnips  are  important,  although  the  general 

LiUllUl  C cr0p  for  winter  is  usually  sown  late  in  the  summer  or  fall.  For 
late  spring  use,  sow  the  seed  during  January,  February  and  March.  Sow  thinly 
in  drills,  according To  the  locality,  covering  the  seed  lightly.  Thin  early  and  keep 
free  from  weeds  so  that  the  young  plants  will  not  be  checked  in  growth.  It  is 
important  to  get  the  spring  crop  started  early  so  that  the  turnips  may  have  time 
to  grow  up  to  a sufficient  size  before  hot  weather  causes  them  to  become  tough 
and  bitter.  Plant  seed  Vi  inch  deep.  The  rows  should  be  2 feet  apart.  Sow  1 
ounce  of  seed  to  2 feet  of  row;  2 to  3 pounds  to  the  acre.  Ready  for  use  in  45  to 
70  days. 

Reuter’s  Peerless  Purple  Top  White  Globe 

£<7 O Our  perfected  strain  of  this  splendid  table  variety  is  grown 

D J O expressly  for  our  critical  market  gardeners’  and  mail-order  trade 
in  America,  and  not  to  be  compared  with  the  usually  inferior  turnip  seed  of  the 
same  variety  imported  from  Holland,  Denmark  and  other  European  countries. 
Illustrated  in  color  and  described  on  page  38  of  this  catalog. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  10c;  Vi  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  60c;  5 lbs.,  $2.75,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  50c  per  lb. 


Early  Purple  Top  No.  579 — pie^veT e 7e^ryeae^ 

tensively  used  for  table.  The  roots  are  flat,  of  medium  size,  purple  or  dark  red 
above  ground  and  white  below.  The  flesh  is  white,  fine  grained  and  tender.  A fine 
early  sort. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  Vi  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  60c;  5 lbs.,  $2.75,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  50c  per  lb. 


Early  White  Flat  Dutch  No.  580— i^ariyw^e^ 

nip,  largely  used  for  table.  The  roots  are  of  medium  size,  flat,  very  white  fleshed, 
fine  grained  and  sweet.  Does  very  well  in  the  spring. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  Vi  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  45c  per  lb. 


Early  Snowball  No.  581— ftASg?  mJS 

crisp  and  tender.  A grand  spring  variety. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  Vi  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  50c;  6 lbs.,  $2.25,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  40c  per  lb. 


Golden  Ball  (Orange  Jelly)  No.  583— ma°nd 

sweetest  yellow-fleshed  turnips.  Not  of  large  size,  but  firm,  hard  and  most  excel- 
lent flavor.  Keeps  well  and  is  superior  as  a table  variety. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  Vi  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.25,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  40c  per  lb. 

Large  Snow  White  Globe  No.  582— 

large  size,  solid  and  quick  in  growth.  It  is  productive  and  hard  and  closely 
resembles  the  Purple  Top  White  Globe  in  size  and  shape,  but  produces  turnip's 
considerably  larger. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.«>  10c;  Vi  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  55c;  5 lbs.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  45c  per  lb. 


Reuter’s  Improved  American  Rutabaga 


White  Egg  Turnip 


A Splendid  Turnip 


Seven  Top,  or  Salad  No.  584-g“«  '££" SUf  St 

used  for  greens.  It  is  very  hardy  and  will  grow  all  winter,  but  does  not  produce 
a good  root,  and  is  only  recommended  for  the  tops. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  Vi  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.25,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  40c  per  lb. 

Extra  Early  White  Egg  No.  585— sVauipVdr°wMfy 

smooth  pure  white  variety.  Very  solid,  firm  and  fine  grained  flesh,  of  sweet, 
mild  flavor.  Matures  in  about  50  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  10c;  Vi  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  55c;  5 lbs.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  45c  per  lb. 


Yellow  or  Amber  Globe  No.  586— °4raXPtde/ 

yellow  flesh.  The  skin  is  smooth,  firm  and  sweet,  maturing  in  about  75  days. 
A splendid  variety  for  either  table  or  stock. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  10c;  Vi  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.25,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  40c  per  lb. 


Vpllrtw  AfiPrHpAtl  Nn  ^87 A turnip  of  high  merit.  The  flesh 

I ciiOW  ilUcIUccIl  lNO.  DO/  ;s  yellow,  tender,  sugary  and  very 
solid.  In  color,  the  turnip  is  purple  above  and  deep  yellow  below.  Fine  for  either 
stock  feeding  or  table  use. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  Vi  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  55c;  5 lbs.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  45c  per  lb. 


Long  White  Cowhorn  No.  588— ^{?e.  ™xdpt  a S 

shade  of  green  at  the  top  of  the  root,  which  grows  similar  to  a cow’s  horn.  The 
flesh  is  fine  grained  and  well  flavored.  A rapid  grower. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  Vi  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c;  5 lbs.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  75c  per  lb. 


Pomeranian  White  Globe  No.  590 — is  prodSctwe 

kinds  and  in  good  soil  the  roots  will  frequently  grow  to  12  pounds  in  weight.  It  is 
globe-shaped  and  slightly  flattened.  The  skin  is  very  white  and  smooth. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  Vi  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.25,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  40c  per  lb. 


Extra  Early  White  Milan  No.  589 — 4eetapind  Sir. 

An  excellent  extra  early  white  flat  turnip  maturing  in  about  45  days.  Mild  flavor 
and  fine  grained.  Desirable  for  spring  sowing. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  Vi  lb.,  45c;  lb.,  $1.50,  postpaid. 


Reuter’s  Improved  American  Rutabaga  No. 

Cq-j This  is  one  of  the  best  and  most  valuable  of  all  root  crops.  Rutabagas 

Oy M.  do  best  on  new  land  or  light,  sandy  soil,  and  for  this  reason  are  largely 
grown  for  breaking  where,  without  cultivation,  they  produce  bountiful  crops  of 
excellent  quality.  Rutabagas  are  grown  for  two  purposes— for  table  use  and  for 
stock  feed.  Our  seed  is  grown  for  us  in  England  by  specialists,  whose  life  work 
has  been  the  breeding  and  production  of  the  highest  type  of  Rutabaga.  The  aim 
has  been  to  produce  a root  with  a small  top  of  uniform  size  and  shape  and  with 
a single  tap  root,  a root  of  high  feeding  quality,  fine  flavor  and  great  productiveness. 

With  the  kind  of  Rutabga  Seed  I sell  you  it  is  possible  to  raise  15  to  25  tons 
of  roots  per  acre.  With  ordinary  seed,  about  one-half  this  amount,  and  sometimes 
less.  My  strain  produces  a variety  with  an  exceedingly  short  neck,  is  very  solid, 
of  a beautiful  orange  or  amber  color,  with  a handsome  purple  top.  Grows  to 
extreme  size  and  of  the  finest  quality.  It  is  short  neck,  small  top,  firm  flesh,  sym- 
metrical shape,  united  with  high-feeding  value,  great  productiveness,  hardiness  and 
long-keeping  qualities;  this  described  the  World’s  Best  Rutabaga — Reuter’s 
American  Purple  Top  Globe. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  Vi  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  60c;  6 lbs.,  $2.75,  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  50c  per  lb. 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


NOTE — No  plant  orders  accepted  from  Florida,  because  of  restrictions  of  the  Plant  Quarantine 
Law  causing  delays  in  plants  arriving  at  destination. 

Orders  will  be  shipped  approximately  three  to  five  days  after  arrival,  weather  conditions  per- 
mitting. If  plants  do  not  arrive  as  soon  as  you  expect  them,  you  may  know  that  conditions  beyond 
our  control  are  responsible  for  the  delay.  Unnecessary  correspondence  and  complaints  do  not 
alter  weather  conditions,  but  add  extra  expense  and  trouble  to  us  and  to  you. 


REUTER’S  FROSTPROOF  CABBAGE  PLANTS 
Mature  Heads  Two  to  Three  Weeks  Earlier 
Than  Home  Grown  Plants  and  Double  Profits 

We  are  having  grown  for  us  in  certain  favored  sections  of  Louisiana  many  mil- 
lion Frostproof  Cabbage  Plants.  The  plants  make  a slow  but  steady  growth, 
until  at  eight  to  ten  weeks  of  age  they  are  very  tough  and  hardy,  the  buds  are  purple 
and  the  outer  leaves  a reddish-brown.  When  in  this  condition  they  can  be  shipped 
to  territory  further  North  and  planted  in  the  open  ground  a month  to  six  weeks 
sooner  than  the  home-grown  hot  bed  or  cold  frame  plants. 

Plants  usually  withstand  the  cold  winter,  say  at  least  six  winters  out  of  eight, 
in  Texas,  Louisiana,  Mississippi  and  Alabama.  In  other  territories,  February 
and  March  are  best  months  to  plant.  The  word  “Frostproof”  does  not  mean 
'‘freeze-proof.’’  However,  you  will  be  surprised  at  the  amount  of  freezing  weather 
the  plants  will  stand.  A temperature  of  20  degrees  above  zero  with  sleet  and  snow 
seldom  hurts  them.  Under  favorable  conditions,  they  stand  it  down  to  13  above 
zero. 

To  obtain  the  advantage  of  these  Frostproof  Cabbage  Plants  they  must  be 
planted  a month  or  six  weeks  earlier  than  you  would  plant  home  grown  plants. 

The  plants  when  received  will  be  somewhat  wilted  and  have  a hard,  stunted 
appearance,  which  will  be  disappointing  to  persons  who  have  never  used  these 
plants  before.  Regardless  of  appearance,  they  will  produce  splendid  crop  results. 
When  we  receive  your  order,  we  have  to  forward  it  to  our  growing  station,  and  this 
requires  several  days.  Plants  are  shipped  direct  to  you  from  the  growing  station. 
Plants  cannot  be  pulled  or  shipped  when  beds  are  wet.  At  times  a week  or  ten 
days  of  continued  wet  weather  will  prevent  shipment  of  plants.  If  you  do  not 
receive  your  plants  as  soon  as  you  expect  them,  you  will  know  that  weather  pre- 
vents shipment.  Send  your  order  two  to  three  weeks  before  you  expect  to  set  the 
plants  and  you  will  get  them  on  time.  If  the  plants  cannot  be  set  out  the  same  day 
they  are  received,  take  them  from  the  crate  immediately,  dip  the  roots  in  water 
anti  heel  out  into  the  ground,  spreading  the  bunches  a little.  In  no  case  should  they 
be  left  in  the  crate. 

Varieties:  Early  Jersey  Wakefield,  Charleston  Wakefield,  Succession 
and  Stein’s  Early  Flat  Dutch. 

We  will  fill  orders  from  November  15th  to  May  1st.  Remittances  must 
accompany  all  orders.  No  plants  shipped  open  account  or  C.  O.  D.  Please  do 
not  ask  us  to  break  this  very  necessary  rule. 

Prices  by  Parcel  Post:  In  lots  of  100,  200,  300,  or  400  plants,  at  50c 
per  100  plants;  600  plants  for  $1.75;  1,000  or  more  at  $3.25  per  1,000  plants, 
postpaid. 

Orders  are  filled  by  the  100,  not  250  or  350.  These 
prices  are  for  even  quantities  of  one  variety  to  a pack- 
age; if  you  ordered  200  of  one  variety  and  300  of 
another  variety,  you  would  remit  at  the  100  rate. 

Prices  by  Express:  Customer  paying  express 
charges.  In  lots  of  1,000  to  4,000  plants  at  $2.25 
per  1,000;  5,000  or  more  at  $2.00  per  1,000.  Plants 
packed  for  express  shipment,  1,000  or  2,000  plants 
of  a variety  to  a package,  weigh  about  25  pounds 
per  1,000  plants,  packed  for  shipment. 

We  advise  shipment  by  Parcel  Post. 

REUTER’S  BERMUDA  ONION 

py  AVfTC  .Onion  Plants  are  becoming  more 

4 1 o popular  than  onion  sets.  The  set 

has  to  be  absorbed  by  the  new  growth  before  it  begins 
to  form  the  new  onion,  whereas  the  plant  begins  to  grow 
as  soon  as  it  is  planted  and  makes  more  headway  than 
the  set,  producing  delicious  young  onions  for  table  use 
during  the  late  spring  and  early  summer.  Onions 
grown  from  plants  are  larger  and  do  not  run  to  seed  in 
the  spring  like  sets.  They  can  be  set  out  at  the  same  time 
you  would  plant  onion  sets  or  cabbage  plants  with  every 
assurance  of  producing  a good  crop  of  onions.  Onion 
plants  will  usually  produce  onions  two  to  five  times 
larger  than  those  grown  from  the  dry  sets.  Plant  in 
rows  about  15  inches  part,  and  3 to  4 inches  apart  in  the 
rows. 

Yellow  Bermuda  Onion  Plants,  by  mail  post- 
paid: Per  100,  35c;  500  plants  for  $1.25;  1,000  plants 
for  $2.25;  6,000  plants  or  over,  at  $2.00  per  1,000. 

Not  prepaid,  by  express,  1,000  to  4,000  plants,  at 
$1.75  per  1,000;  5,000  to  10,000  plants,  $1.50  per 
1,000. 


Crystal  White  Wax  Onion  Plants.  Prices,  by  mail  postpaid:  Per 
100,  40c;  500  plants  for  $1.50;  1,000  plants  for  $2.75;  5,000  plants  or  over, 
at  $2.50  per  1,000.  Not  prepaid,  by  express,  1,000  to  4,000  plants,  at  $2.25 
per  1,000;  6,000  to  10,000  plants,  at  $2.00  per  1,000. 

NOTE — No  order  for  less  than  100  plants  filled.  Orders  are  filled  by  the 
100,  not  by  250  or  350,  but  200,  300.  400,  etc.  No  orders  for  either  cabbage 
or  onion  plants  from  Florida  will  be  accepted  because  of  the  Florida  Plant 
Quarantine  Law,  causing  delay  in  plants  reaching  destination. 


OTHER  VEGETABLE 
Asparagus  Roots- 


PLANTS  AND  ROOTS 


_You  can  save  from  one  and  one-half  to  two 
years’  time  in  getting  your  Asparagus  bed  in 
condition  by  the  use  of  our  large  2-year-old  Asparagus  roots. 

Prices:  60  roots  for  90c;  $1.50  per  100,  postpaid.  By  express,  not 
prepaid,  per  100,  $1.25;  per  1,000,  $8.00. 


Rhubarb  Roots 


fPip  Plcuit'l .Plant  early  in  the  spring  in 

/ rows  4 feet  apart  each  way, 


in  deep,  warm  and  very  rich  soil.  These  stalks  usually  grow  from  3 to  4 feet  long 
and  3 inches  thick.  Prices:  Good  strong  roots,  30c  each;  3 for  75c;  6 for 
$1.25,  postpaid.  Extra  large  field  giown  clumps  or  roots  (not  divided), 
by  mail,  postpaid,  45c  each;  3 for  $1.25.  By  express,  not  prepaid,  6 for 
$1.75;  12  for  $3.00. 

FTnr«prarH«li  As  soon  as  ground  can  be  worked  in  the 

liui oclauioll  l-VUUlS  spring  set  the  roots  in  rows  6 inches  apart, 
and  about  6 inches  apart  in  the  rows;  very  little  cultivation  is  needed.  Late  in 
the  fall  pull  as  many  roots  as  will  be  required  for  your  winter  use,  cut  off  tops, 
store  them  in  a barrel  and  fill  with  sand,  place  them  in  a cool  cellar,  grate  as  wanted . 
Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid:  Dozen,  50c;  50  for  $1.00;  100  for  $1.50.  By 
express,  not  prepaid,  dozen,  40c;  50  for  75c;  100  for  $1.25.  , 

Chayote,  Mirliton,  or  Vegetable  Pear — fiff°and  whi- 
ter vegetables  that  can  be  easily  grown  in  home  gardens  of  the  South  the  Chayote 
(pronounced  chi-o-tay)  has  proved  one  of  the  best.  It  is  produced  on  climbing 
vines  with  perennial  roots.  Spring  planting  of  Chayotes  is  best,  except  perhaps 
in  Southern  Florida,  where  the  winter  frosts,  if  they  occur,  are  usually  light.  When 
planting,  place  the  entire  fruit  on  its  side  with  the  broad  end  sianting  slightly 
downward;  cover  the  lower  end  with  not  more  than  2 inches  of  soil,  leaving  the 
small  or  stem  end  exposed.  The  fruits  should  be  planted,  one  in  a hill,  15  to  20 
feet  apart.  Plants  should  be  mulched  with  straw  or  litter. 

Prices:  20c  each,  2 for  35c;  per  doz.,  $1.75, 

postpaid. 

UprLo In  making  up  your  assortment  of  seeds  for 

XJ.CI  US  the  year  don’t  neglect  to  order  a few 
varieties  of  herbs.  The  chief  point  is  to  harvest  them 
properly,  which  should  be  done  on  a dry  day  when  not 
quite  in  full  bloom,  dried  quickly  and  packed  closely  and 
entirely  excluded  from  air.  Those  marked  with  an  as- 
terisk '(*)  are  perennial.  ANISE  No.  281 — Seeds  of 
agreeable  aromatic  taste.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  16c.  BASIL 
SWEET  No.  280 — For  flavoring  soups,  stews,  etc.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  25c.  BORAGE  No.  282 — Leaves  used  for  flavor- 
ing. Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c.  *CARAWAY  No.  284 — Seeds 
are  used  for  flavoring  bread,  etc.  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  30c. 
*CATNIP  or  CATMINT  No.  283— For  seasoning.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  40c.  CHERVIL  No.  173 — Resembles  parsley. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  M lb.,  46c.  CORIANDER  No.  285 — 
Seeds  used  in  confectionery.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  lb., 
40c.  CRESS,  WATER  No.  286— Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  60c. 
Curled  No.  297— Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c.  DILL  No.  298— 
Used  in  niaking  dill  pickles.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c;  14,  lb., 
36c;  lb.,  $1.25.  *FENNEL,  SWEET  No.  287— Leaves 
used  in  sauces.  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  20c.  *HOREHOUND  No. 
288 — For  seasoning  and  cough  remedy.  Pkt.,  6c;  oz., 
26c.  ^LAVENDER  No.  289 — Used  as  a perfume.  Pkt., 
6c;  oz.,  30c.  MARJORAM,  SWEET  No.  290 — For 
seasoning.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c.  *ROSEMARY  No.  291 — 
Aromatic  leaves  used  for  seasoning.  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  60c. 
*RUE  No.  292 — For  medicinal  uses;  good  for  fowls.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  30c.  *SAGE  No.  293 — Much  used  for  dressing. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c.  ^SUMMER  SAVORY  No.  294— 
Used  for  flavoring.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c.  *THYME, 
FRENCH  No.  295 — Leaves  and  young  shoots  used  for 
seasoning.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  75c.  ’WORMWOOD  No. 
296 — Used  medicinally,  and  also  for  poultry.  Pkt.,  6c; 
OZ.,  30c. 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Reuter’s  Selected  Seeds  for  Southern  Gardens 


1AM  featuring  on  this  and  the  following  five 
pages  of  this  catalog  certain  standard,  proven, 
dependable  types  and  varieties  of  vegetables 
that  I know  will  give  absolute  satisfaction  to 
either  market,  truck  or  home  gardener.  These 
varieties  are  planted  every  season  by  the  most 
successful  commercial  gardeners  throughout 
the  Southern  States  who,  from  experience,  have 
learned  to  know  the  most  adaptable  and  profit- 
able sorts  to  produce.  Every  variety  will  pro- 
duce a product  that  will  sell  in  big  markets. 
Home  gardeners  wisely  plant  those  sorts  the 
markets  want  so  that  when  a surplus  is  raised 
profitable  marketing  will  help  out  the  farm  or 
home  income.  Your  garden,  whether  a “back- 
yard” spot  or  a forty-acre  truck  farm,  will  be 
planted  with  the  finest,  purest,  most  adaptable, 
most  productive  and  profitable  varieties  when 
sown  with  Reuter’s  Selected  Market  Gardeners’ 
Varieties  as  shown  on  these  pages. 


Crosby  Egyptian  Beet  No.  54 — -Tlie  Finest  strain  in  America  Today.  Reuter’s 

Crosby  Egyptian  Beet  has  given  excellent  satisfaction 
with  market  gardeners  and  truckers  throughout  the  entire  South. 

No  other  beet  has  so  many  real,  genuine  points  of  merit  as  this  highly  developed,  closely  selected, 
pedigreed  strain  of  the  famous  Crosby  Egyptian.  A consistent  demand  from  the  same  people  year 
after  year  for  this  variety  should  be  sufficient  endorsement  for  all  gardeners  to  know  that  in  planting 
this  grand  beet  they  are  planting  the  world’s  best  beet, 
and  a variety  that  owing  to  its  small  top  makes  it 
especially  desirable  for  bunching.  The  roots  are  flat- 
tened globe  shape  and  very  smooth.  The  exterior  color 
of  the  root  is  bright  red.  The  flesh  is  bright  ver- 
milion red,  zoned  with  a lighter  shade,  very  sweet, 
tender  and  of  excellent  quality.  French  grown  seed 
only. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  34  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c; 

5 lbs.,  $3.25,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or 
Wardwell’s  Kidney  Wax  Bean  over,  at  60c  per  lb. 

Reuter’s  Black  Valentine  Bean  No.  10 — An  unexcelled  strain  for  southern 

Market  Gardeners.  It  is  unquestion- 
ably one  of  the  most  attractive  green  beans  in  cultivation,  and  rivals  them  all  for  productiveness 
and  shipping  qualities.  The  pods  are  round,  very  handsome,  and  quickly  salable  in  all  markets. 

The  pods  are  medium  dark  green  and  about  6 inches  long. 

Thousands  of  acres  in  Florida,  Louisiana,  Mississippi,  Texas,  and  other  Southern  States  are 
devoted  during  the  spring  and  fall  to  the  cultivation  of  this  variety  for  early  market  purposes.  Ready 
for  picking  in  45  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.), 

$2.50;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.60;  100  lbs.,  $16.00. 

Giant  Stringless  Green  Pod  Bean  No.  14 — Perfectly  stringless,  Attractive 

Long  Green  Pods.  An  exceedingly 
productive  and  very  handsome  sort.  The  plants  are  large,  vigorous  and  spreading.  The  pods  are 
large  and  nearly  round,  and  of  medium  green  color.  They  mature  a few  days  later  than  Burpee’s 
Stringless  Green  Pod,  average  34-inch  longer  and  are  more  nearly  straight.  This  variety,  illustrated 
in  colors  at  bottom  of  page,  has  achieved  unheard  of  popularity  in  Southwest  Texas,  where  it  has 
made  good  in  every  instance. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.), 

$2.50 ; bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9  60 ; 100  lbs.,  $16.00. 

Wardwell’s  Kidney  Wax  Bean  No.  23 — Unsurpassed  in  Richness  of  Quality. 

One  of  the  earliest,  best,  and  hardiest  of 
the_  jvax  sorts.  The  plant  becomes  loaded  with  long,  broad,  and  flat,  beautifully  waxy  colored  pods 
which  ai’e_ stringless  and  of  a rich,  luscious  flavor,  and  are  exceedingly  brittle;  the  dried  beans  are  a 
distinct  kidney  shape. 

The  pods  are  about  6 inches  long  and  of  excellent  quality.  They  always  command  a ready  sale  on 
all  markets  making  the  variety  one  of  the  most  profitable  for  the  trucker. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  30c;  2 lbs.,  55c;  5 lbs.,  $1.25,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.), 

$2.00;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $7.50;  100  lbs.,  $12.00. 


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Giant  Stringless  Green  Beans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Reuter’s  Selected 


Seeds  for  Southern  Gardens 


Reuter’s  Charleston  Wakefield  Cabbage  No.  83 — /^iTg 

Cabbage  for  the  South.  Standing  pre-eminent  as  the  finest  spring  cabbage  for  the 
South,  Reuter’s  Charleston  Wakefield  has  contributed  much  towards  placing  cabbage 
from  the  Sunny  South  on  the  northern  markets  during  the  spring  months.  The  heads 
when  matured  average  10  to  12  pounds  each  and  sometimes  more.  For  sureness  in 
heading  and  regularity  of  growth,  Reuter’s  Charleston  Wakefield  Cabbage  is  the  acme 
of  perfection.  It  is  unquestionably  the  best  variety  to  plant  during  the  early  spring- 
months  for  either  home  use  or  market.  The  heads  are  of  equal  size  and  as  hard  and  as 
solid  as  a cannon  ball.  The  most  severe  weather  ever  known  in  this  section  hardly 
inflicts  any  injury  to  Reuter’s  Charleston  Wakefield.  The  type  is  remarkable  for  its 
quick-growing  habits,  fully  two  weeks  earlier  than  the  flat-headed  varieties.  The  plants 
owing  to  their  compact  growth  and  few  outer  leaves  can  be  set  close  together  and  yield 
an  enormous  crop  per  acre.  Unusually  crisp  and  sweet  for  home  use.  Long  Island  grown 
seed  only. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  34  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.75;  5 lbs.,  $13.00,  postpaid.  10-lb. 
lots  or  over,  not  prepaid,  $2.50  per  lb. 


Evergreen  White  Spine  Cucumber 


Danvers  Half  Long  Carrot 


Reuter’s  New  Orleans  Market 

tv  ^ i at  The  Finest  Home 

Eggpluilt  No.  236  and  Shipping  Va- 
riety. A long,  dark  purple'  variety  that  is  abso- 
lutely distinct,  being  perfectly  adapted  to  the 
South  in  every  respect.  The  seed  is  produced  in 
New  Jersey  from  my  own  personal  stock  seed. 
No  eggplant  on  the  market  combines  such  wonder- 
ful characteristics  for  the  market  gardener  and 
trucker.  These  eggplants  will  carry  to  any  market 
in  the  United  States  or  Canada  without  spoiling. 
Their  keeping  quality  is  a profitable  asset.  The 
plants  grow  large  and  high,  sometimes  five  feet, 
and  bear  fruit  entirely  off  the  ground.  Being  an 
upright  grower,  it  resists  heat  and  drouth.  Its 
color  is  deep  purple,  sometimes  showing  a tinge  of 
red,  very  large  in  size,  oval  in  shape,  absolutely 
spineless,  and  of  the  finest  quality.  If  you  ai’e 
going  to  plant  eggplants  this  spring,  and  are  in 
doubt  as  to  what  variety  to  sow,  don’t  hesitate 
to  plant  this  one  by  all  means.  No  one  else  can 
offer  you  the  same  stock.  The  shortness  of  the 
present  seed  crop  urges  early  ordering. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  34  lb.,  $1.26;  lb., 
$4.00,  postpaid. 


Eggplant 


Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  34  lb.,  40c; 
lb.,  $1.25;  5 lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid.  10-lb. 
lots  or  over,  not  prepaid,  $1.00  per  lb. 


Charleston  Wakefield  Cabbage 


Reuter’s  Danvers  Half  Long  Carrot  No. 

1 on  The  Best  Carrot  for  All  Purposes.  The  most 
popular  carrot  for  the  market  gardener  and  trucker, 
and  for  many  years  has  led  our  whole  list  as  the  best  seller.  A 
half-long  orange  carrot,  grown  largely  on  account  of  its  great 
productiveness  and  adaptability  to  all  classes  of  soil.  It  is 
a desirable  second  early  carrot  for  the  home  garden  and  is 
also  the  best  money-making  variety  for  the  market  gardener 
and  trucker.  The  tops  are  of  medium  . size.  The  mature 
roots  are  of  medium  length,  six  to  eight  inches  long,  tapering 
uniformly  to  a blunt  point.  Grown  exten- 
sively by  market  gardeners  for  bunching, 
and  largely  shipped  to  northern  markets. 

Our  strain  is  unbeatable. 


Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  34  lb.,  25c; 
lb.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $3.50,  postpaid.  10-lb. 
lots  or  over,  not  prepaid,  60c  per  lb. 


Reuter’s  Extra  Dark  Evergreen  White 
Spine  Cucumber  No.  215-“™ 

eral  Crop.  A black-green  cucumber  that  holds  its  color  better 
than  any  other  sort.  If  you  want  a real  dark  green  White  Spine 
variety,  plant  this  one.  The  rich  color  holds  for  several  days 
after  reaching  the  markets  in  Northern  cities,  and  on  account 
of  this  profitable  characteristic  it  is  largely  planted  by  market 
gardeners  and  truckers.  It  is  extremely  prolific,  an  unbeatable 
shipper,  and  very  early.  It  is  crisp  and  tender  and  retains  its 
fresh  appearance  long  after  being  gathered.  The  fruit  is  from 
eight  to  nine  inches  long,  and  two  to  three  and  one-half  inches 
in  diameter.  It  is  unsurpassed  as  a table  and  market  cucum- 
ber. It  has  all  the  good  points  that  a cucumber  should  have 
and  none  of  the  bad  ones,  and  will  be 
found  satisfactory  for  both  market  and 
home  use. 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  Two  Finest  Watermelon  Varieties 


The  Tom  Watson 
A Standard,  Depend- 
able Sort  for 
Commercial  Crops 


appearance,  uniform  in 
shape,  size  and  quality. 
The  average  melons  weigh 
from 40 to  50  lbs.,  and  often  as  high  as  75  lbs.,  and  measure  28  to  30  in.  long  and  12  to  14  in.  in  diam- 
eter. The  skin  is  dark  green  with  thick  netting  all  over,  quite  distinct  from  other  sorts.  My 
seed  is  saved  from  extra  big,  juicy,  sweet  Tom  Watson  Watermelons  that  are  grown  exclusively 
for  our  critical  trade.  The  growing  crops  are  carefully  inspected  by  ourselves,  and  every  effort 
is  made  to  furnish  me  with  the  purest,  finest  and  highest  grade  Watson  melon  seed  obtainable, 
irrespective  of  price.  We  honestly  believe  that  our  stock  is  superior  to  any  strain  of  this  variety 
offered  in  the  South.  Large  melon  growers  and  associations  should  write  us  for  special  prices  on 
large  quantities,  as  we  supply  many  of  the  largest  commercial  melon  growers  in  the  South  year 
after  year. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c ; hi  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c;  5 lbs.,  $4.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-Ib. 
lots  or  over,  at  70c  per  lb. ; 50-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  60c  per  lb. ; 100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  50cper  lb. 


Reuter’s  Tom  Watson  Watermelon  No.  602  — 

The  South’s  Greatest  Shipping  Watermelon.  Seed  grown  from 
private  stock  which  I have  kept  pure,  and  not  to  be  compared  with  com- 
mercial “run-out”  seed  offered  elsewhere.  The  Tom  Watson  is  surely  an 
excellent  watermelon,  either  for  home  use  or  shipping  purposes,  being 
extra  long,  of  attractive 


REUTER’S  Famous  WONDERMELON 


No.  607- 


The  Greatest  Watermelon  Ever  Introduced 

_“Reuter’s  Big  Wondermelon  is  the  sweetest  and  best  watermelon  in  the  world.” 
“Quality  is  the  very  best.  Our  experience  of  40  years  growing  melons  compels  us 
to  say  it  is  the  best  melon  we  ever  grew.”  “I  plant  watermelons  for  market — have  planted  many 
different  kinds,  but  this  is  the  best  I ever  planted.  I have  men  to  say  bring  me  another  Wonder- 
melon, regardless  of  cost.”  These  are  just  three  of  hundreds  of  similar  expressions  from  our 
customers  in  writing  us  their  experiences  in  growing  Reuter’s  Famous  Wondermelon.  They  are 
not  exceptional  testimonials,  but  are  good  examples  of  those  we  are  continually  receiving  from 
patrons  throughout  all  portions  of  the  South  who  have  purchased  the  original  seed  from  us. 

In  form  it  is  large  and  long,  somewhat  resembling  the  Tom  Watson,  but  it  is  thicker,  usually 
grows  larger  and  heavier,  and  the  color  is  a dark,  solid  green.  It  does  not  shown  any  hollow 
waste,  but  produces  a solid,  beautiful  red  heart,  with  rather  a thin  rind.  In  flavor  it  is  far  superior 
to  anything  on  the  market;  in  fact,  its  flavor  is  responsible  for  so  much  “repeat”  business  that 
commercial  and  market  growers  have  reported  to  us.  They  tell  us  that  once  a person  has  bought 
a Wondermelon,  he  comes  back  for  more  and  continues  to  buy  as  long  as  the  supply  lasts. 

The  seed  is  large  and  pure  white,  with  but  few  to  the  melon.  It  is  a most  prolific  melon  and 
has  withstood  some  very  unfavorable  seasons  and  come  out  in  fine  shape,  producing  splendid 
crops.  Its  outward  appearance  is  a big  selling  point  in  itself,  for  it  shows  up  so  well  that  folks 
will  stop  to  take  a second  look,  and  usually  linger  to  find  out  what  variety  of  melon  it  is.  No  home 
melon  patch,  no  market  or  commercial  melon  grower,  can  afford  to  leave  this  remarkable  variety 
out  of  consideration — it  deserves  a place  on  every  planting  list.  I have  never  yet  been  able  to 
obtain  a sufficient  supply  to  take  care  of  the  demand  through  the  planting  season,  and  hundreds 
of  customers  have  been  disappointed  each  year  in  ordering  too  late.  I have  a good  supply  this 
year,  but  I am  sure  it  will  give  out  before  the  season  is  over.  So  I urge  you  to  order  early.  It  is 
well  for  you  to  remember,  too,  that  it  always  pays  to  order  the  Wondermelon  seed  direct  from  the 
originator  and  be  sure  that  you  are  getting  the  right  seed.  Don’t  let  any  concern  tell  you  they 
are  offering  the  original  Wondermelon  seed.  Reuter  controls  his  own  supply — Reuter  originated 
the  melon — and  Reuter  alone  can  supply  you  with  the  genuine  seed.  Prices : Pkt.,  10c ; oz.,  20c ; 
34  lb.,  65c ; lb.,  $2.25;  5 lbs.,  $10.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $2.00  per  lb. 


Reuter’s  Famous  Wondermelon 


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CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Reuter’s  Selected  Seeds  for  Southern  Gardens 


Reuter’s  EDEN  GEM  Cantaloupe  No.  109 — 

The  Greatest  Rockyford  Melon  for  the  South  (Green  Fleshed) — This 
well-known  strain  of  the  famous  Rockyford  Cantaloupe  has  made  good  in 
every  section  of  the  south,  and  today  ranks  as  one  of  the  foremost  and  de- 
pendable varieties.  It  is  a heavy  yielder,  nearly  all  of  the  melons  are  solid 
net,  the  meat  deep  and  of  excellent  quality.  The  melons  are  of  standard 
size,  being  but  few  too  large  and  less  too  small.  The  Eden  Gem  is  a sure 
money  maker  for  the  cantaloupe  grower  for  shipping  to  the  big  markets,  and 
is  also  a highly  desirable  sort  for  the  home  gardeners. 


The  flesh  of  these  melons  is  green,  lusciously  sweet  and  melting;  it  can  be 
eaten  close  to  the  rind.  The  seed  cavity  is  extremely  sihall.  The  average 
weight  of  the  melon  is  about  one  and  one-half  pounds,  and  the  largest  per 
cent  of  the  crop  is  of  such  size  as  to  pack  45  melons  to  the  standard  crate 
(12x12x24  inches).  The  netting  is  extremely  well  developed,  closely  laced, 
of  gray  color,  covering  the  entire  fruit.  Reuter’s  Eden  Gem  is  one  of  the 
best  early  strains,  and  more  prolific  and  rust-resistant  than  nearly  any 
other  variety. 

There’s  a lot  of  satisfaction  in  sitting  here  in  our  office  and  noting  the 
response  to  our  chats  with  customers  through  these  pages.  Last  year  when 
we  put  this  Eden  Gem  Cantaloupe  in  color  and  told  you  about  it,  we  believed 
that  our  sales  would  increase  tremendously  on  this  item  and  we  were  right. 
Since  the  harvesting  season,  we  have  received  any  number  of  letters  from 
those  who  purchased  seed  of  this  splendid  variety  and,  without  exception, 
they  have  reported  extreme  satisfaction  with  the  melon  and  have  declared 
they  will  continue  to  plant  it  each  season. 


Reuter’s  Early  Scarlet  Turnip  White-Tipped  Radish  No.  461— 

The  Best  and  Quickest  Round  White-Tipped  Sort. — If  you  wish  to  have  the  finest  and  first  round 
white-tipped  radishes,  sow  this  splendid  strain.  The  skin  is  of  a rich  scarlet  color,  tipped  white.  It  is 
extremely  quick  to  mature,  being  ready  for  table  in  20  days  from  time  of  sowing  the  seed.  It  is  an 
invaluable  market-gardeners’  type.  The  skin  is  very  smooth,  and  its  flavor  excellent.  You’ll  find  this  a 
quick-selling  sort  at  good  prices,  always  above  ordinary  stocks,  and  it  is  no  less  satisfactory  in  the  home 
garden. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  }4  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $3.25,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots 
or  over,  at  60c  per  lb. 


Reuter’s  Cincinnati  Market  RADISH  No.  463 


The  Finest  of  the  Early 
Long  Radishes. — This  is  the 
finest  long  radish  to  plant  for  shipment  to  Northern  markets.  I annually  sell  tons  of  this  seed  to  custom- 
ers along  the  Gulf  Coast.  It  is  the  standard  market  radish  in  a number  of  Southern  trucking  centers, 
and  is  without  a doubt  the  most  profitable  long  variety  in  cultivation.  The  skin  is  scarlet  colored,  and 
very  thin;  the  flesh  is  crisp,  brittle,  and  of  delightful  flavor.  The  roots  are  slender  and  before  becoming 
pithy  are  often  six  to  eight  inches  long  by  about  five-eighths  of  an  inch  in  diameter  at  the  shoulder.  I am 
proud  of  my  superior  seed,  which  is  grown  expressly  for  me  under  contract  in  the  far  North,  enabling  our 
stock  to  produce  marketable  radishes  earlier  than  other  stocks  offered. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  34  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $3.25,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots 
or  over,  at  60c  per  lb. 


Cincinnati  Market  Radish 


Reuter’s  Peerless  June  Pink 
Tomato  No.  557-3*“.*^ 

A highly  developed  strain  that  will  produce  an 
attractive  purplish-pink  tomato  of  the  finest 
quality  as  early  as  the  Earliana.  The  fruits  are 
large,  nearly  round,  very  smooth  and  solid.  The 
fruits  grow  in  clusters  and  fairly  load  down  the 
plants  with  an  abundance  of  uniform  tomatoes.  As 
smooth  as  the  Stone  and  as  seedless  as  the  Ponde- 
rosa.  It  is  a splendid  shipper  and  a great  favorite 
among  the  large  commercial  tomato  growers  in 
South  Texas.  Each  year  many  carloads  of  tomatoes 
are  shipped  out  of  Texas  to  all  portions  of  the 
United  States,  the  fruit  all  grown  from  Reuter’s 
June  Pink  Tomato  seed. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  J4  lb.,  $1.25;  lb., 
$4.00;  5 lbs.,  $18.75,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $3.50  per  lb. 


June  Pink  Tomatoes 


Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  34  lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.50;  5 lbs.,  $7.00,  post- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.25  per  lb. 


Reuter's  Eden  Gem  Cantaloupe 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  GARDEN  SEED  PEAS 


This  is  a new  large  podded  dwarf  pea  of  unusual  merit,  in  enor- 
mous demand  among  commercial  truckers  and  market  gardeners 
throughout  Louisiana,  Mississippi.  Alabama,  Florida  and  Texas  for  shipment  to  Northern  markets. 
It  is  an  improved  type  of  the  famous  Gradus,  but  earlier,  more  dwarf,  true  to  type,  and  tremendously 
productive.  Average  height  about  2 feet.  The  vines  are  moderately  stout,  medium  green;  pods  medium 
green,  fully  4 to  5 inches  long,  fairly  broad,  pointed  and  well  filled  with  seven  to  nine  very  large,  dark 
green  peas  of  exceptional  quality.  This  variety  well  deserves  its  popularity  and  is  an  invaluable  addition 
to  our  splendid  list  of  Garden  Peas  because  it  is  the  earliest  of  all  the  large  podded  sorts,  and  the  peas 
will  remain  in  good  condition  a remarkably  long  time  after  picking. 

Prices : Pkt.,  10c ; lb.,  40c ; 2 lbs.,  75c ; 5 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (14  lbs.),  $3.25; 
bu.  (56  lbs.),  $12.00;  100  lbs.,  $20.00. 


World’s  Record  No. 


Reuter’s  Alaska  (Earliest  of  All)  No.  404—' rou  want  to  plant  an  acre  or  so  of  this 

\ 7 extra-early  pea,  which  matures  in  about 

30  days.  Be  sure,  however,  that  you  procure  Reuter’s  Northern  Grown  Pea  Seed.  By  careful  selection 
and  growing,  we  have  developed  a stock  of  this  smooth  blue  pea  of  unequalled  evenness  in  growth  and 
early  maturity  of  pods,  which  are  filled  with  medium  sized  green  peas  of  good  flavor.  The  vines  are 
medium  in  height,  about  2J^  to  3 feet.  The  pods  are  of  good  size,  about  2p2  to  2%  inches 
long.  This  sort  matures  all  of  its  crop  at  once  and  is  a valuable  variety  for  market  gardeners 
and  canners. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck 
(15  lbs.),  $2.50;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.00;  100  lbs.,  $14.50. 


Prolific  Earlv  Market  No  408 A smo°th  white-seeded  extra  early  sort,  with 

pods  }/&  larger,  on  vines  6 inches  taller,  and  about 
five  days  later  than  Reuter’s  Peerless  Extra  Early,  but  of  remarkable  productiveness,  giving 
a yield  of  30  to  50  per  cent  more  pods  than  any  other  strain  of  extra  earlies  of  which  we  know. 
The  quality  is  the  very  best,  one  of  the  sweetest  and  finest  flavored  of  the  earliest  smooth 
varieties. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck 
(15  lbs.),  $2.60;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $9.00;  100  lbs.,  $14.50. 


Reuter’s  Royal  King  Pepper  No.  427 


A Regal  Beauty — Immensely  Pop- 
ular. A wonderful  pepper  for  com- 
mercial truckers  who  ship  to  Northern  markets.  For  three  years  we  have  sold  a limited 
quantity  of  this  seed  to  a few  of  our  market  gardeners  and  the  results  have  been  more  than  we 
even  anticipated.  We  expect  to  sell  more  seed  of  this  variety  than  all  others  combined,  and 
justly  so,  due  to  its  superb  qualifications,  which  puts  Royal  King  head  and  shoulders  over  any 
pepper  introduced  within  the  past  ten  years.  Un- 
equalled for  home  use,  but  more  especially  adapted  to 
truckers  and  market  gardeners  who  ship  their  prod- 
ucts, due  to  its  uniformity  of  size  and  shape,  making 
it  a most  excellent  sort  for  this  particular  purpose. 

Its  fine  appearance  on  arrival  in  markets  will  insure 
its  being  sold  at  top  prices  at  all  times.  This  new 
sweet  pepper  was  developed  and  perfected  in  the 
South,  and  will  in  time  take  the  place  of  all  other  sorts 
planted  in  a commercial  way.  It  is  very  prolific, 
fruit  of  brilliant  color,  very  glossy,  of  large  size;  the 
flesh  is  very  thick  and  mild.  Our  stock  runs  re- 
markably true  to  type,  producing  strong,  stocky 
plants  of  erect  growth.  If  you  were  to  ask  me 
for  the  one  pepper  to  plant  in  the  South  for  home 
garden  or  shipping,  I would  unhesitatingly  recom- 
mend Reuter’s  Royal  King.  The  flavor  is  exceed- 
ingly mild,  can  be  eaten  raw,  and  when  stuffed 
and  cooked,  it  has  no  equal.  This  is  a money- 
making pepper  for  anyone  sowing  a large  or  small 
acreage. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  hi  lb.,  $1.00;  lb., 

$3.75;  5 lbs.,  $18.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  $3.50  per  lb. 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Reuter’s  Selected  Seeds  for  Southern  Gardens 


Reuter’s  Genuine  Green  Striped  Cashaw  Pumpkin 

Reuter’s  Earliest  White  Bush  Squash 

No.  515— t he  earliest  of  all  Squash.  Our  stock  is  a 
highly  developed  strain  of  the  well-known 
White  Scalloped  or  Patty  Ban  Squash,  and  is  largely 
planted  by  market  gardeners  and  commercial  truckers  in 
the  South  who  are  anxious  to  produce  the  earliest  sort  for 
shipment  to  Northern  markets.  We  don’t  know  of  any- 
thing earlier  than  this  sort.  The  vines  are  vigorous  and 
productive.  The  fruits  are  of  medium  size,  somewhat 
flattened  and  scalloped.  The  color  is  creamy  white  and 
comparatively  smooth  in  surface.  For  many  years  we  have 
found  our  stock  earlier  than  others,  and,  at  the  same 
time,  the  fruits  are  more  generally  uniform.  You  will  be 
well  pleased  with  our  stock.  Throughout  Florida,  South- 
west Texas  and  Southern  Louisiana,  thousands  of  truckers 
demand  our  stock  of  this  variety  year  after  year  and  they 
seldom  fail  to  have  the  first  and  finest  squash  on  the 
Northern  markets. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  K lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25; 
5 lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over, 
at  $1.00  per  lb. 


Reuter’s  Peerless  Purple  Top  White  Globe  Turnip  No. 

Our  highly  perfected  strain  of  the  famous  Purple  Top  White  Globe  Turnip 

is  more  largely  planted  by  truckers,  gardeners,  and  farmers  in  the  South 
than  any  other  stock  we  know  of.  It  is  a large,  rapid  growing  turnip  with  globular 
shaped  roots.  Flesh  is  pure  white,  and  skin  is  white  with  purple  at  the  portion 
which  grows  above  the  ground.  This  type  of  turnip  is  very  popular  for  both  table 
use  and  feeding  stock.  It  is  in  fine  condition  for  table  use  when  of  medium  size,  but 
should  be  allowed  to  grow  large  when  used  for  cattle  feeding.  Our  strain  is  surely 
of  excellent  quality  and  splendid  flavor.  It  is  a heavy  cropper  and  fine  for  bunching 
purposes.  Each  and  every  year  thousands  of  pounds  of  our  selected  stock  of  this 

grand  variety  are  planted  by 
the  New  Orleans  market  gar- 
deners, as  well  as  by  commer- 
cial truckers  throughout  the 
South  for  shipment  tc 
Northern  markets.  You  make 
no  mistake  when  you  plant  this 
particular  sort,  because  it  excels 
anything  I have  ever  seen  on 
the  market. 


Reuter’s  Genuine  Green  Striped  Cashaw  Pumpkin  No.  445 — 

This  is  the  grandest  and  finest  pumpkin  for  the  man  who  lives  in  the  South.  It  is  a large  crook- 
neck  variety,  grown  largely  in  Louisiana  and  other  Southern  states  and  extensively  by  the 
local  market  gardeners  for  the  New  Orleans  market.  Fruits  are  large,  with  crooked  neck. 
Color  creamy  white,  irregularly"  striped  or  traced  with  green.  Flesh  light  yellow,  very 
thick,  rather  coarse,  but  sweet.  Very  hardy  and  vigorous,  bugs  seldom  bothering  them. 
Can  be  grown  among  corn  and  makes  heavy  yields.  Fine  for  either  stock  or  table  purposes. 
If  I were  asked  the  one  best  pumpkin  to  plant,  I would  unhesitatingly  recommend  this  one. 
The  seed  we  offer  is  the  genuine  stock,  produced  from  our  own  private  stock,  which  we  have 
kept  pure  for  many  years.  It  is  far  superior  to  other  stocks  offered  under  the  same  name 
and  should  hardly  be  compared  with  Green  Striped  Cashaw  Pumpkin  offered  by  other  seeds- 


men. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  A lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.60;  5 lbs.,  $7.50,  postpaid.  Not  pre- 
paid, 10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  $1.35  per  lb. 


Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c; 
A lb.,  20c;  lb.,  60c;  5 lbs., 
$2.75,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  50c 
per  lb. 


Reuter’s  Peerless  Purple  Top  White  Globe  Turnip 


REUTER’S  MARKET  GARDENERS’  PRICE 
LIST  is  issued  quarterly  for  gardeners  and  truck- 
ers who  grow  for  commercial  purposes  only.  It  is 
of  special  interest  to  growers  who  plant  for  profit, 
and  lists  the  best  money  varieties  for  the  feouth, 
quoted  at  reasonable  prices.  Do  you  want  a copy? 
Drop  us  a postcard 


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CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  PEERLESS  FLOWER  SEEDS 


English  Daisy 


Southern  families  are  rapidly  coming  to  know  that  in  Reuter’s  Flower  seeds  they  are  getting  the  highest  quality, 
the  choicest  selections,  and  the  dependable  novelties  that  have  long  characterized  the  varieties  in  Garden  and  Field 
Seeds  that  Reuter  has  developed  into  the  “Standard  for  the  South.”  Farmers  and  Gardeners  throughout  the  South 
now  realize,  in  ever  increasing  numbers,  that  Reuter's  Seeds  are  superior  in  every  way  to  those  commonly  marketed  in 
competition.  So  it  is  with  Flower  Seeds — Reuter  offers  you  none  but  varieties  that  are  known  to  be  thoroughly  adapt- 
able to  the  South  and  that  have  been  carefully  selected,  grown  and  cared  for  in  the  most  expert  manner. 

Much  of  the  dissatisfaction  with  Flower  Seeds  has  undoubtedly  been  caused  by  the  inexperience  and  lack  of  suffi- 
cient knowledge  in  planting  and  caring  for  the  flowers.  To  assist  in  spreading  practical  information  about  the  growing 
of  flowers  throughout  the  South,  we  have  prepared  a brief  bulletin  that  gives  careful  and  dependable  suggestions  as  to 
planting  and  cultivating  a Flower  Garden.  This  bulletin  will  be  sent  with  every  flower  seed  order  amounting  to  50c 
or  over,  and  should  be  of  great  assistance  to  those  with  little  or  no  experience  in  raising  beautiful  flowers. 

Note: — Flower  Seed  prices  are  postpaid. 


A Ell  m /Floss  Flower) — A hardy  annual  easily  raised  from  seed.  Bushy  growth,  reaching  a height  of 

ti&cl  <X  l LIII1  8 to  12  inches,  producing  an  abundance  of  woolly  flowers  that  practically  hide  the  foliage. 
Excellent  bedding  and  edging  plants.  Culture:  Sow  the  seed  about  34  of  an  inch  deep  in  open  ground  in  finely 
prepared  seed  bed  and  transplant  young  plants  6 inches  apart  in  permanent  location. 

Imperial  Dwarf  No.  1108 — Compact  growth  and  clear  blue  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  30c.  Mixed  Colors 
No.  1114 — Pkt.,  10c;  }4  oz.  25c. 


Alvccnm  (Mad  Wort) — A very  popular  annual  producing  white  or  yellow  flowers  in  clusters.  One  of  the 

best  plants  for  beds,  borders  and  rock  work. 

Culture:  Sow  seeds  thinly  about  1 4 of  an  inch  deep  in  open  ground  after  all  danger  of  frost  has  passed,  either 
in  seed  beds  for  transplanting  or'in  permanent  location.  Transplant  or  thin  out  to  about  5 to  6 inches  apart.  A sunny 
location  is  best. 

Maritimum  (Sweet  Alyssum)  No.  1120 — Trailing  habit  with  white  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c;  34  oz.,  20c;  oz.,  35c. 

Little  Gem  (Snow  White  Carpet  Plant)  No.  1123 — A dwarf  variety  of  compact  growth  about  6 inches  high. 
Plants  are  thickly  covered  with  white  blossoms  and  when  sown  in  mass  resemble  a carpet  of  snow.  Best  variety  for 
bedding  and  edging.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  35c;  oz.,  60c. 

Saxatile  Compactum  (Gold  Dust)  No.  1126 — Perennial  variety  with  bright  yellow  flowers.  When  sown  early 
they  will  bloom  the  first  year.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  45c. 


Amorontliiis .Annual  plants  growing  up  to 

miai  am  n 4 feet  high  xheir  stately 

habit,  brilliant  foliage  and  curious  racemes  of  flowers  make 
them  very  useful  as  backgrounds  for  borders  or  as  a 
center  for  large  mixed  beds. 

Culture:  Sow  seeds  thinly  about  34  of  an  inch  deep 
in  open  ground,  after  danger  of  frost  has  passed,  and  thin 
out  to  2 to  3 feet  apart.  Prefer  a warm,  sunny  location. 

Caudatus  (Love  Lies  Bleeding)  No.  1138 — 
Hanging  crimson  flowers  and  yellowish  green  foliage. 
Pkt.,  5c ; 34  oz.,  20c. 

Tricolor  (Joseph’s  Coat)  No.  1140 — Brilliant 
foliage  ranging  in  colors  from  bronze,  scarlet  and  green 
to  yellow.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  25c. 

A in  t i 1% n-n  (Mountain  Rose  or  Queen’s 

lYIl UgLUlUII  Wreath)  No.  1145 — A climber 
with  beautiful  rose  colored  flowers  in  racemes  2 feet  long, 
originating  in  Central  Mexico.  The  profusion  of  blooms 
gives  the  appearance  of  roses  at  a distance,  hence  its 
Mexican  name  of  Rosa  de  Montana  or  Mountain  Rose. 
The  vines  are  killed  to  the  ground  by  frost  but  will  grow 
and  bloom  the  next  spring.  Culture:  After  all  danger 
of  frost  has  passed  plant  two  or  three  seeds  about  1 
inch  deep  and  about  4 feet  apart.  Let  the  best  plant 
remain.  The  culture  can  also  be  started  earlier  indoors 
in  boxes.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.  35c;  34  oz.,  60c. 


Antirrhinum 


_(Snapdragon) — The  Snapdragons  are 
among  the  most  popular  garden  favor- 
ites for  their  brilliantly  colored  flowers  on  tall  spikes  make  a beau- 
tiful showing,  whether  used  for  cutting  or  left  in  the  garden.  The 
tall  varieties  are  best  for  cutting  and  the  half-dwarfs  are  excellent 
bedding  plants.  Our  seed  of  this  family  is  grown  for  us  by  a cele- 
brated European  specialist  and  will  be  found  unsurpassed  in 
quality. 

Culture:  Sow  the  seeds  about  34  of  an  inch  deep  in  per- 
manent location  after  all  danger  of  frost  is  over,  or  in  seed  beds 
for  later  transplanting,  and  thin  out  to,  or  transplant,  about  8 to 
12  inches  apart. 

Tall  Coral  Red  No.  1155 — Deep  rose.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Tall  Queen  Victoria  No.  1158 — Pure  white  with  lemon 
colored  lips.  Pkt.,  10c.  „ 

Finest  Tall  Mixed  No.  1160 — A splendid  mixture  of  tall 
growing  varieties.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  30c. 

Half  Dwarf  Aurora  No.  1163 — Cinabar  scarlet  with  white 
throat.  A beautiful  variety.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Half  Dwarf  Fireball  No.  1166 — Bright  dazzling  scarlet.  A 
splendid  sort.  Pkt.,  10c.  ^ 

Half  Dwarf  Queen  of  the  North  No.  1170 — Large  pure 
white  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Half  Dwarf  Finest  Mixed  No.  1172 — A very  fine  mixture. 
Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  25c. 


Mourning  Bride 


Aquilegia  Double  Mixed — 

(Columbine)  No.  1180 — A splendid  perennial  easily 
raised  from  seed.  Its  double  flowers,  forming  on  long 
wiry  stems,  make  it  desirable  as  a background  for  borders 
and  it  will  lighten  up  between  heavier  plants.  It  pro- 
duces excellent  cut  flowers.  Grows  about  234  feet  high. 
The  variety  we  offer  is  a splendid  mixture  of  all  colors. 
Culture:  Sow  the  seed  in  January  and  February  in 
boxes  indoors  in  finely  prepared  soil.  Cover  not  more 
than  34  of  an  inch  and  keep  the  soil  moist.  Transplant 
after  all  danger  of  frost  is  over.  Will  bloom  the  first 
year.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  25c. 


A <-*  1 o A 1 mi  i mi  o (Rock  Cress)  No.  1185 

AldUl!)  /Aipilia  — Perennial  spring  plant 
excellent  for  edging  and  rockeries,  with  grayish  foliage 
and  covered  with  a sheet  of  pure  white  flowers.  Plants 
grow  about  8 inches  high,  are  of  creeping  habit,  and  are 
among  the  most  popular  bee  plants.  Culture:  Sow 
the  seeds  about  34  of  an  inch  deep,  in  the  open  ground 
after  danger  of  frost  has  passed,  and  thin  out  to  8 to  10 
inches  apart.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  35c;  oz.,  60c. 


Balcony  Queen  Petunia 


Daisy 


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CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Asparagus  Sprengeri— j?e“then 

No.  1190 — Has  bright  green,  loose  and  delicate 
tendrils,  which  reach  a length  of  4 to  5 feet  and  are 
highly  decorative.  It  is  the  most  popular  plant  for 
suspended  baskets,  window  boxes,  vases,  etc. 

Culture:  Sow  the  seeds  M to  ^ of  an  inch 
deep  in  boxes  in  light  sandy  soil;  keep  the  soil  moist. 
Transplant  young  plants  to  baskets,  boxes  or  vases, 
etc.,  as  soon  as  they  are  large  enough  to  handle. 
Pkt.,  10c;  )4  oz.,  50c. 

A sfprs So  widely  known  that  a description 

AMCls  should  not  be  necessary.  They  are 
splendid  bedding  plants,  also  fine  for  cutting. 

Culture:  Sow  in  open  ground  after  danger  of 
frost  is  over  or  start  the  culture  indoors  in  January 
and  February  in  boxes.  Cover  lightly  and  trans- 
plant to  the  open  when  the  plants  are  about  3 inches. 

Queen  of  the  Market — The  best  early  aster  in 
cultivation.  White  No.  1195,  Pink  No.  1198, 
Scarlet  No.  1200,  Blue  No.  1202.  Pkt.,  10c;  1 pkt. 
of  each  color,  35c.  Mixed  Colors  No.  1205 — 
Pkt.,  10c;  J4  oz.,  40c.  Giant  Ostrich  Feather — 
The  largest  and  best  type  of  asters,  with  curled  and 
waved  petals.  White  No.  1210,  Pink  No.  1212, 
Crimson  No.  1215,  Blue  No.  1218.  Pkt.,  10c;  1 
pkt.  of  each  color,  35c.  Mixed  Colors  No.  1222 — 
Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  50c. 


Salpiglossis 

"Roll  no n \ ] n p (Love  in  a Puff)  No. 

X>ailUUIl  V me  1230— A rapid  grow- 
ing annual  climber  that  reaches  a height  of  10  to 
15  feet,  with  white  flowers  that  are  followed  by 
seed  vessels  that  resemble  miniature  balloons. 
Splendid  for  porch  and  screens. 

Culture : Plant  the  seed  in  the  open  ground 
after  all  danger  of  frost  is  over,  placing  two  seeds 
to  a depth  of  14-inch,  and  about  12  to  15  inches 
apart.  The  best  plant  should  be  permitted  to 
remain.  Prefer  light  soil  and  a warm  location. 
Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  25c. 

Balsam  Apple—  fandsome?87nd 

curious  climbing  vine  with  ornamental  foliage  and 
yellow  flowers,  followed  by  golden  yellow,  round, 
apple-shaped  fruits  which  open  wh'ep  ripe,  show- 
ing blood-red  inside.  An  excellent  climber  for 
covering  trellis,  rockwork,  stumps  and  other 
unsightly  objects.  Grow  to  12  feet  high. 

Culture : Sow-the  seeds  in  the  open  ground 
after  danger  of  frost  is  over,  to  a depth  of  about 
34  of  an  inch  and  about  12  to  15  inches  apart. 
Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  55c. 

Balsam  Double-^foadia«-inpSfd 

garden  favorite  easily  raised  from  seed,  growing 
into  bushes  about  2 feet  high.  Produces  a mass 
of  gorgeous  double  flowers  with  waxy  tint,  and  is 
an  excellent  plant  for  borders  and  groups.  Also 
desirable  as  a pot  plant.  The  variety  we  offer  is 
an  excellent  mixture  of  all  colors. 

Culture:  Sow  the  seed  about  34  of  an  inch 
deep,  after  all  danger  of  frost  is  over,  either  in 
seed  beds  or  direct  in  permanent  location. 
Transplant  or  thin  out  to  1 34  feet"  apart  to  allow 
ample  room  for  development  of  individual  plants. 
Prefer  a sunny  location  and  require  plenty  of 
water.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  35c. 


Reuter’s  Peerless  Pansy 


fPot  Marigold) — A free-flow- 

v ering,  easily  grown,  annual 

with  conspicuously  large  and  brilliant  showy  flowers 
in  different  shades  of  yellow  and  orange.  Reaches  a 
height  of  1 to  2 feet  and  are  used  in  beds  or  borders 
where  large  effects  are  desired.  Also  worth  while  as 
a pot  plant  and  for  cutting. 

Culture:  Sow  the  seed  about  34  of  an  inch 
deep  in  the  open  ground  after  all  danger  of  frost  has 
passed,  and  thin  out  to  8 to  10  inches  apart. 

Orange  King  No.  1253 — Best  Calendula  in  cul- 
tivation. The  flowers  are  very  large  and  of  a bright 
orange  color.  Pkt.,  5c;  34  oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c. 

Mixed  Colors  No.  1256 — Pkt.,  5c;  34  oz.,  15c; 
oz.,  25c. 


An  annual,  growing  from  1 to  2 

feet  high,  with  beautiful  flowers 
in  yellow  and  brown  shades,  borne  on  thin,  wiry 
stems.  The  tall  varieties  are  excellent  for  cut  flowers, 
while  the  dwarf  are  best  for  bedding  and  borders. 

Culture:  Sow  the  seed  thinly,  about  34  of  an 
. inch  deep,  in  the  open  ground  after  danger  of  frost  is 
over,  and  thin  out  to  6 inches  apart  for  the  dwarf 
varieties,  and  12  inches  for  the  tall.  Prefer  a sunny 
location. 

Dwarf  Varieties  Mixed  No.  1262 — Pkt.,  5c; 
34  oz.,  20c;  oz.,  30c. 

Tall  Varieties  Mixed  No.  1266 — Pkt.,  5c; 
34  oz.,  20c;  oz.,  30c. 


Canary  Bird  Flower— "nuafcLber! sr,S- 

ing  a height  of  10  to  20  feet,  and  entirely  covered  with  beautiful 
small,  canary  colored  flowers  resembling  a bird  with  a half 
expanded  wing.  A very  attractive  climber  for  trellis  or  for 
making  pyramids  on  the  lawn.  Should  be  planted  more 
extensively. 

Culture:  Plant  the  seed  about  34  inch  deep  and  5 to  6 
inches  apart  in  the  open  ground  as  early  as  weather  condi- 
tions permit.  Like  a shady  location.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz., 
20c;  oz.,  30c. 

Ucmrlvtnft One  our  l)est  annuals  for  general 

Hiy  L til  t planting.  Hardy,  easily  grown  and  pro- 
duces a profusion  of  flowers  in  white,  red  and  purple  shades, 
in  clusters.  Grows  from  8 to  12  inches  high;  good  for  borders 
and  edging,  though  used  best  when  massed  in  beds. 

Culture:  Sow  the  seed  about  34  of  an  inch  deep,  from 
February  to  May,  in  the  open  ground,  and  thin  out  to  6 to  8 
inches  apart.  Blooms  in  about  two  months.  To  have  flowers 
throughout  the  spring  and  summer  several  sowings  should  be 
made  about  a month  apart.  White,  No.  1278,  Carmine, 
No.  1281,  Purple,  No.  1283,  Mixed  Colors,  No.  1286 — 
Pkt.,  5c;  34  oz.,  20c;  oz.,  30c. 

Hyacinth  Flowered  White,  No.  1289 — This  variety  is 
the  best  known  white  Candytuft.  It  produces  a mass  of 
flowers  in  clusters,  of  a hyacinth-like  shape.  Pkt.,  10c; 
34  oz.,  30c;  oz.,  50c. 


Reu  ter’s  Flowers  Make  Beautiful  Homes 

Mrs.  Wm.  S.  Pollard,  of  West  Carroll  Parish,  La., 
writes:  “The  ferns  and  flowers  I received  from  you  this 
spring  are  perfectly  beautiful  now,  and  grow  more  beau- 
tiful each  day.” 


Salvia  Splendens 


Uatina  - (Indian  Shot)  No.  1292 — A 

well  known  plant  throughout 
the  South,  with  ornamental  foliage  and  large, 
brilliant  flowers  of  many  different  colors  and 
shades  coming  on  the  end  of  strong  stems.  Valu- 
able for  planting  in  garden  groups. 

Culture : Sow  the  seeds  in  boxes  filled  with 
finely  prepared  soil,  during  January  and  February'. 
Cover  about  34  inch  and  keep  the  soil  warm  arid 
moist.  When  the  plants  show  three  to  four 
leaves  they  can  be  transplanted  about  2 feet 
apart  in  the  open,  if  danger  of  frost  is  over.  Before 
sowing  file  or  cut  through  the  hard  black  skin  of 
the  seed  until  the  white  flesh  shows  or  soak  the 
seed  in  warm  water  for  about  24  hours.  Pkt., 
10c;  34  oz.,  15c. 

Canterbury  Bells—  ^pua^ 

An  old  biennial  garden  favorite  which  can  be 
t reated  as  an  annual  in  the  South.  Grows  into 
bushes  2 to  3 feet  high  and  bears  on  stately  stems 
large,  graceful,  bell-shaped  flowers  in  white,  rose 
and  blue  shades.  A splendid  plant  for  borders 
and  groups. 

Culture:  Sow  the  seeds  in  shady  seed  beds 
of  finely  prepared  soil,  as  soon  as  all  danger  of 
frost  has  passed.  Cover  very  lightly  and  press 
the  soil  with  a piece  of  board.  When  the  weather 
is  dry  give  the  beds  a thorough  watering  each  day 
about  sunset.  When  the  young  plants  are  large 
enough  to  handle,  transplant  them  to  the  border 
or  bed,  setting  them  from  1 to  1)4  feet  apart. 

Finest  Single  Mixed  No.  1300  — Pkt., 
10c;  34  oz.,  20c. 

Finest  Double  Mixed  No.  1305 — Pkt., 
10c;  ) 4 oz.,  50c. 


Schizanthus 

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CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


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CnrnntifYn 0ne  of  the  m03t  popular  of  all  flowers.  Planted  in  borders 

or  beds  in  the  garden  or  used  as  a cut  flower  indoors.  The 
large,  fragrant  flowers,  in  many  colors  and  shades,  are  borne  on  long,  strong  stems. 
Do  well  in  any  rich  garden  soil  and  should  be  in  every  home  flower  garden. 


Culture:  The  seed  may  be  sown  in  shady  beds  after  all  danger  of  frost  is 
over,  but  it  is  best  to  start  culture  indoors  in  January  or  February,  in  boxes  of  flnely 
prepared  soil.  Cover  about  Y of  an  inch.  Keep  the  soil  moist  and  when  the 
plants  show  five  to  six  leaves  transplant  them  to  the  open,  about  6 to  8 inches  apart. 

Flowers  may  be  had  during  early  spring  by  sowing  in  the  fall.  The  plants  will 
stand  the  winter  well  and  start  blooming  next  spring.  The  three  first  mentioned  are 
the  best  varieties  for  fall  planting. 

Finest  Double  Mixed  No.  1312— A splendid  mixture  producing  a wealth  of 
extremely  large  double  flowers  in  the  most  beautiful  colors  and  shades.  Pkt. , 20c. 

Grenadin  No.  1315 — This  is  a dwarf  growing  variety  with  flowers  of  a bright, 
glowing  scarlet  color  and  are  used  in  massed  beds  or  borders  for  large  effects. 

Pkt.,  20c. 


Grenadin  Pure  White  No.  1318 — The  same  as  the  above  except  in  color. 
A good  pendent  to  the  scarlet.  Pkt. , 20c. 

Marguerite  Mixed  No.  1322 — An  ever-bloomer  and  the  most  popular  amateur 
Carnation.  It  is  a quick  grower  and  will  start  blooming  in  about  six  weeks  from 
sowing.  Produces  large  double  fringed  flowers  in  many  beautiful  colors.  Pkt.,  15c. 


Colnsid (Cockscomb) — A decorative  annual.  The  cristata  or  dwarf 

AiclUMd  varieties  produce  large  crested  heads  of  flowers  resembling  a cock's 
comb.  They  grow  about  1 foot  high  and  are  excellent  for  borders.  The  plumosa, 
or  feathered  cock’s  comb,  are  stately  plants  growing  from  2 14  to  3 feet  high.  They 
bear  long,  loose  heads  of  flowers  that  are  plume-like,  in  white,  yellow  and  red  colors 
and  shades.  Fine  for  beds  and  for  groups. 

Culture:  Sow  the  seed  very  thinly  in  beds  of  finely  prepared  soil  after  all 
danger  of  frost  is  over.  Cover  lightly  and  keep  moist.  Transplant  when  2 to  3 
inches  high. 

Cristata  Nana  Mixed  No.  1328 — Splendid  mixture  of  dwarf  growing  vari- 
eties. Pkt.,  10c ; Y oz.,  25c. 

Cristata  Nana  Glasgow  Prize  No.  1331 — Showy  dark  crimson  flower  combs, 
extra  fine  for  borders.  Pkt. , 10c. 

Cristata  Nana  Yellow  No.  1334 — Pretty  yellow  comb.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Plumosa  Thompsoni  Magnifica  No.  1339 — Extra  fine  mixture  producing 
large,  loose  plumes.  Pkt.,  10c;  Y oz.,  30c. 


Chinese  Wool  Flower  No.  1 342— 4atd®ctco&i5b.  lit 

produces  large  woolly,  silky  flower-heads  of  a rich  crimson  color.  Very  decorative 
for  beds  and  borders  also  good  for  cutting.  It  can  be  dried  and  the  flowers 
will  keep  the  fresh  color  for  two  to  three  weeks.  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  60c. 


Canterbury  Bells,  Single 


(Dusty  Miller)No.  1345— With  silver  white,  broadly  cut 

VjclllaUl  cd  foliage,  it  is  a very  decorative  plant  for  use  in  borders  or  for 
edging.  A splendid  effect  can  be  obtained  by  planting  them  in  beds  with  dark 
leaved  flowers.  Grow  about  1 foot  high.  Perennial. 

Culture:  Sow  the  seed  during  January  or  February,  in  boxes  of  finely  pre- 
pared soil.  Cover  about  Y of  an  inch  and  keep  the  soil  moist.  Transplant  to 
the  open,  about  10  to  12  inches  apart,  after  all  danger  of  frost  is  over.  Pkt.,  15cs 
Y oz.,  66c. 

Cornflower — Also  known  as  Bachelor’s  Button.  An  attractive  and  graceful 
annual  plant  growing  about  2 feet  high  and  easy  to  grow.  Flowers  are  of  white, 
pink  and  blue  shades,  borne  on  long  slender  stems.  Fine  for  cutting  and  for  massing 
in  beds.  Culture:  Sow  the  seeds  about  'A  of  an  inch  deep,  in  the  open  as  soon 
as  weather  conditions  permit,  and  thin  out  to  6 inches  apart.  Double  Mixed  No. 
1350 — Pkt.,  10c ; y2  OZ.,  25c;  OZ.,  40c. 

Sweet  Sultan  No.  1355 — A splendid  annual,  admirably  adapted  for  cutting, 
with  large,  beautiful,  fragrant,  fluffy  flowers  in  white,  rose,  lilac  and  pink  colors, 
borne  on  long,  strong  stems.  If  cut  when  just  open  they  will  last  in  vases  for 
several  days.  Grow  about  2 feet  high.  Culture:  Sow  the  seed  thinly  about  A 
of  an  inch  deep,  in  the  open,  as  soon  as  weather  permits,  and  thin  out  to  9 to  10 
inches  apart.  Pkt.,  10c;  y2  oz.,  35c. 


tllPrYllltvi  The  varieties  listed  here  are  hardy,  free- 

VjlllJoall  UtclllUlIl  flowering  annual,  summer  Chrysanthemums 
and  should  not  be  confused  with  those  grown  by  florists.  They  reach  a height  of 
2 to  3 feet  and  produce  graceful,  brilliant  flowers.  Fine  for  beds,  borders  and  to  cut. 

Culture:  Sow  the  seed  from  February  to  May,  in  the  open,  to  a depth  of 
about  Y of  an  inch,  and  thin  8 to  10  inches  apart. 


Single  Mixed  No.  1362 — Pkt.,  5c;  Y oz.,  15c,  oz.,  25c.  Finest  Double 
Mixed  No.  1366,  Double  White  No.  1368,  Double  Yellow  No.  1370  — Each, 
per  pkt.,  10c ; Y OZ.,  15c;  Y oz.,  25c;  oz.,  45c. 


Cobaea  Scandens — 


(Cathedral  Bells)  No.  1382  — A beautiful, 
rapid-growing,  annual  climber,  which  wil1 


reach,  during  the  season,  a height  of  25  to  30  feet.  Produces  an  abundance  ol 
large,  bell-shaped  flowers,  purple  in  color.  Valuable  climber  for  covering  porches, 
fences  and  trellises. 


Culture:  The  seed  can  be  sown  in  open  ground  in  March  and  April,  but  it 
would  be  best  to  start  culture  earlier  in  boxes  indoors.  The  seeds  are  flat  and  thin 
and  should  be  planted  on  edge  and  covered  from  y to  Y of  an  inch,  and  the  soil 
kept  moist.  Transplant  when  the  weather  is  warm,  about  1 Y to  2 feet  apart.  Care 
should  be  taken  not  to  disturb  the  roots  in  transplanting.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Double  Balsam 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Reuter’s  Double  Carnation 


rlnrlrin  No.  1376 — Very  popular  and 

nla  attractive  annual,  growing  about 
2 feet  high,  with  double  flowers  in  many 
beautiful  shades.  Fine  for  borders  and  to  cut. 

Culture:  Sow  the  seed  from  February  to 
May,  in  the  open,  to  a depth  of  J 4 an  inch,  and 
thin  to  8 inches  apart.  Pkt.,  10c ; F6  oz.,  25c; 
oz.,  45c. 


("’fllpilQ No.  1385 — Splendid  for  bedding, 

V^UlcUc*  grouping  and  for  pot  culture. 
Attractive  colors  and  foliage,  ranging  through  all 
shades  of  green,  yellow,  pink,  red,  white  and 
black.  Our  mixture  is  selected  from  the  finest  and 
most  desirable  colors. 

Culture:  Sow  the  seeds  thinly  in  boxes 
filled  with  finely  sifted  rich  soil  mixed  with  sand, 
cover  lightly  and  keep  the  soil  moist.  When  the 
plants  are  about  3 inches  high  transplant  to  the 
open,  after  weather  is  warm  and  settled,  setting 
them  about  10  to  12  inches  apart.  It  is  well  to  cut 
the  top  of  the  plants  when  two  or  three  pairs  of 
leaves  have  appeared,  as  this  will  tend  to  make 
larger  and  more  beautiful  plants.  Pkt.,  20c. 


r^ncrrsnc (Cosmea) — One  of  the  most 

VjUSlliua  beautiful  annuals,  producing 
artistic  flowers  in  white,  pink,  crimson  and  yellow 
shades.  Foliage  is  light  and  may  be  used  for 
decoration  in  place  of  ferns.  Grow  up  to  5 feet 
high  and  may  be  used  as  a background  for 
borders.  Attractive  as  cut  flowers. 

Culture Sow  the  seed  thinly  to  a depth  of 
14  of  an  inch,  in  the  open  ground  as  soon  as  danger  of  frost  is  over,  thin  to  about  1 
foot  apart,  and  when  the  plants  are  about  1 foot  high  pinch  the  top  off  to  induce  a 
bushy  growth.  Prefer  a light  soil. 

Klondyke  No.  1403 — Golden  yellow.  A beautiful  variety.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Lady  Lenox  No.  1406 — Gigantic  deep  pink  colored  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Mammoth  White  No.  1408,  Mammoth  Pink  No.  1410,  Mammoth 
Mixed  Colors  No.  1415 — Pkt.,  5c;  F£  oz.,  20c;  oz.,  35c. 

Double  Flowering — A new  and  highly  desirable  variety,  as  yet  but  little 
knowm  in  the  South.  Florvers  vary  from  semi-double  to  quite  double,  being  very 
beautiful.  Plants  grow  heavier  than  single  varieties.  White  No.  1418  and 
Crimson  No.  1422 — Each,  per  pkt.,  25c. 


\ 1 i f rvl 1 n c (Umbrella  Plant)  No.  1432 — Grows 

US>  /X-lteillliOXlUN  from  to  3 feet  high.  Bears  on  long 
stems  a rosette  of  narrow  leaves,  from  the  corner  of  which  small  flowers  appear. 
Prefers  a moist  location. 

Culture:  Sow  the  seed  in  boxes  of  finely  prepared  soil  mixed  with  sand. 
Cover  lightly  and  keep  moist.  Transplant  to  pots  when  large  enough  to  handle, 
and  about  May,  when  the  weather  is  warm  and  Settled,  transplant  to  the  open. 

Pkt.,  10c. 


Pvnross  VirtG .(Ipomoea  Quamoclit) — An  annual  vine  that  has 

'“V  * me  become  very  popular  in  the  South.  Reaches  a height 

of  15  to  20  feet,  with  fernlike,  delicate,  dark  green  foliage,  produces  an  abundance 
of  small,  star-shaped  flowers  in  white  and  red  colors.  Splendid  for  porches  and 
trellis. 

Culture:  Plant  the  seeds  two  or  three  together  to  a depth  of  F£  inch  about 
1 to  1 ]4  feet  apart,  in  the  open  after  danger  of  frost  is  over.  Let  the  best  plant 
remain.  It  is  best  to  soak  the  seeds  in  warm  water  three  to  four  hours  before 
sowing.  Water  the  ground  thoroughly  when  the  weather  is  dry. 

Scarlet  No.  1436,  White  No.  1439,  Mixed  Colors  No.  1442 — Pkt.,  10c; 
]4  oz.,  20c. 

The  Cardinal  Climb- 
er No.  1445 — A beautiful 
variety  with  cardinal  red 
flowers  borne  in  clusters  of 
six  or  seven,  each  flower 
measuring  about  1 F£  inches 
in  diameter.  Pkt.,  15c. 


Daisy  Double  English — 

Perennial,  about  6 inches  high,  with  double 
flowers  in  white  and  rose  colors.  Blooms  in  early 
spring  and  late  fall;  good  for  edging  and  rockwork. 

Culture:  Sow  seeds  in  January  and 
February  in  boxes,  covering  about  Fa  of  an  inch; 
keep  soil  moist.  When  plants  are  large  enough 
to  handle  and  frost  is  over,  transplant  to  the  open. 

Double  Mixed  No.  1462 — Pkt.,  10c;  % 
oz.,  50c. 


Chinese  Wool  Flower 


Dahlia— 

bush  about  4 feet  high  and 
produces  large  single  or 
double  flowers  in  all  colors 
and  shades.  Used  as  a back- 
ground for  borders,  a 
center  for  beds,  or  before 
shrubbery  they  are  very 
effective. 

Culture:  Sow  seeds 
thinly  in  boxes  in  February 
and  March,  about  one-third 
of  an  inch  deep;  transplant 
to  open  after  last  frost,  set- 
ting 2 \4  to  3 feet  apart. 
Give  thorough  watering 
about  twice  a week  at 
sunset. 

Single  Mixed  No.  1452 
— Pkt.,  10c ; J4  oz.,  20c. 

Double  Mixed  No. 1455 
— Pkt.,  10c;  14  oz.,  35c. 

Cactus-Flowering 
Mixed  No.  1458 — Pkt.  ,10c. 


Daisy  Shasta  — weiikknowA  Vfc 

nial  about  2 feet  high.  Beautiful  flowers  with 
pure  white  petals  encircling  a golden  yellow 
center.  The  variety  offered  here  is  an  improved 
form  of  the  ordinary  old  type  and  produces 
flowers  measuring  up  to  5 inches  across.  Effec- 
tive for  borders  but  especially  grown  for  cut 
flowers. 

Culture:  Sow  seed  about  Ft  inch  deep  in 
open  ground  in  shady  seed  beds  after  last  frost. 
Transplant  to  1 foot  apart.  Pkt.,10c;  F£oz.,50c. 

JVi  trim  rVkwnii/'rwwkia (Horn  of  Plenty)  No.  1475  — Beautiful 

Ddiurd  cornucopia  branching  annual,  2 to  3 feet  high,  bear- 
ing colossal  trumpet-shaped  and  fragrant  flowers  showing  white  inside  and  purple 
outside. 


Culture:  Sow  seed  after  last 
frost  in  beds,  about  14  inch  deep. 

Transplant  and  set  about  2 feet 
apart.  Pkt.,  10c;  M oz.,  25c. 

Dianthus  or  Pinks — > 

Really  a biennial  but  do  best 
treated  as  an  annual.  Grow  about -1 
foot  high  and  produce  a mass  of 
charming  and  fragrant  flowers, 
single  or  double,  in  all  colors  and 
shades. 

Culture:  Sow  seeds  to  a depth 
of  \i  inch  after  last  frost,  in  shady 
beds  or  direct  in  the  open.  Trans- 
plant or  thin  out  to  6 to  8 inches 
apart. 

Chinensis  (Double  Chinese 
Pink)  No.  1480 — Splendid  mixture 
of  double  varieties.  Pkt.,  10c;  FS 
oz.,  35c;  oz.,  60c. 

Heddewigi  (Single  Japanese 
Pink)  No.  1484  — Mixed  colors. 

Pkt.,  10c ; Yi  OZ.,  30c ; oz.,  50c. 

Heddewigi,  The  Bride  No. 

1487  — Single  white  flowers  with  Cardinal  Climber 

purple  center.  Heddewigi  Mourn- 
ing Cloak  No.  1490  — Double  blackish  crimson  flowers  fringed  with  white. 
Heddewigi  Snowball  No.  1493 — -Large  double  white  flowers.  Each,  per 
pkt.,  10c ; )4  oz.,  30c. 


Eschscholtzia- 


_( California  Poppy) — A great  favorite,  about  1 foot 
high,  with  finely  cut  bluish  foliage  and  abundance  of 
large,  brilliant  bell-shaped  flowers. 

Culture:  Sow  in  early  spring,  about  \4  inch  deep,  in  the  open  and  thin  to 
6 or  7 inches  apart.  Will  not  stand  transplanting  well.  Prefer  poor,  sandy  soil. 

Californica  No.  1505 — Bright  yellow  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c;  F6  oz.,  15c;  oz., 
25c.  Carmine  King  No.  1508 — Beautiful  carmine  rose  color.  Pkt.,  10c;  Y 
oz.,  25c. 

T? „ TVf0  \Tfti (Myosotis  Alpestris)  No.  1516  — Hardy  biennial 

I1  (JX  0f  bushy  growth,  about  10  inches  high.  Plants 

covered  with  star  shaped  blue  flowers;  fine  for  either  borders,  beds  or  in  pots. 

Culture:  Sow  about  Ff  inch  deep,  in  open  seed  beds  or  in  permanent  loca- 
tion. Transplant  or  thin  to  6 inches  apart.  Prefer  shady  place.  Pkt.,  10c ; )4 
oz.,  30c. 

DAllt,  fVf'<1rvr‘tr (Mirabilis  Jalapa)  No.  1522  — Handsome  annual, 

X1  Util  growing  rapidly  from  seed  into  bushes  2 to  3 feet  high, 

bearing  flaring  trumpet-shaped  flowers  of  all  colors,  which  open  in  cloudy  weather 
or  late  in  evening  and  close  again  early  in  morning. 

Culture:  Plant  seed  about  1 inch  deep  after  last  frost,  two  seeds  at  a time 
and  about  18  inches  apart.  Let  the  best  plant  remain.  Roots  change  into  tubers 
which  can  be  lifted,  stored  and  planted  the  next  spring.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  16c. 


Afrir*cir»  Doicv New  Hybrids  No.  1498  — Showy  hardy  annual 

rill  1G<XI1  growing  into  bushy  plants  about  1 foot  high. 

Pretty  daisy-like  flowers  are  2 y2  inches  or  over  in  diameter.  Bloom  greater 
part  of  summer  and  fall.  Culture:  Sow  seed  to  depth  of  \i  inch  after  last 
frost  and  thin  to  6 to  8 inches  apart.  Prefer  dry,  sunny  location.  Supplied 
only  in  mixed  colors.  Illustrated  in  natural  colors  on  page  39.  Pkt.,  10c ; 
]4  oz.,  35c. 


Giant  Flowering  English  Daisy — A 
developed  variety  that  produces  but  few 
flowers,  but  these  of  enormous  size.  Highly 
recommended.  Blooms  in  early  spring  and 
late  fall.  Illustrated  in  natural  colors  on 
page  39.  Giant  Double  White  No.  1465 
and  Giant  Double  Rose  No.  1467 — Each, 
per  pkt.,  25c. 


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Foxglove — 

(Digitalis  gloxiniae- 
fiora)  No.  1526 — Stately 
and  ornamental  perennial, 
with  long  spikes  thickly 
set  with  large,  hanging, 
bell-shaped  blotched  flow- 
ers in  all  colors.  Grow 
about  4 feet  high.  Very 
decorative  when  used  as 
background  for  borders 
or  planted  before  shrub- 
beries. 

Culture:  Sow  after 
last  frost  in  open  ground, 
in  shady  beds,  very  thinly 
and  about  34  inch  deep. 
Keep  soil  moist  and  trans- 
plant to  1 to  1J4  feet 
apart.  Prefer  half  shaded 
location.  Pkt.,  10c ; y 
oz.,  25c. 

Gaillardia — 

(Blanket  Flower) — Very 
showy  and  easily  grown, 
about  2J4  feet  high,  with 
large,  brilliant  single  or 
double  flowers  in  yellow, 
orange  and  red  shades. 
Fine  for  cut  flowers  and 
borders.  Varieties  offered 
are  single  perennial  and 
double  annual. 

Culture:  Sow  after 
last  frost  either  in  beds  or 
in  the  open,  thinly  and 
about  M inch  deep.  Trans- 
plant or  thin  to  10  to  15 
Larkspur — Tall  Branching  inches  apart.  Do  well  in 

poor  soil. 

Giant  Flowering  Single  Mixed  No.  1530 — Pkt.,  10c;  y oz.,  15c. 

Double  Mixed  No.  1533 — Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  15c. 


C' oro trill -cv-1 (Pelargonium)  No.  1538 — Well  known  and  admired  plant 

VJCI  till!  Hill  with  beautifully  marked  leaves  and  large  clusters  of  flowers 
in  all  shades  from  pure  white  to  deep  red.  Excellent  for  window  boxes,  pots  or  for 
massed  beds.  About  1 34  feet  high. 

Culture-  Sow  in  January  and  February  in  boxes  indoors,  in  good  soil  and  to 
a depth  of  34  inch.  Transplant  to  permanent  location.  Pkt.,  15c ; M oz.,  50c. 


No.  1542 — Common  hardy  annual  of  easy  culture,  1 J4  to  2 feet  high, 

producing  star-shaped  flowers  in  all  colors  and  shades.  Good  bee  plant. 
Culture:  Sow  about  one-third  inch  deep  in  the  open  after  last  frost  and 
thin  to  6 to  8 inches  apart.  Pkt.,  5c;  34  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

PI^Ua  Amorontli (Gomphrena)  No.  1545 — Everlasting,  about 

VjlUUc  AHldldlllll  \y2  feet  high,  with  clover-like  flower  heads  in 
many  colors.  If  cut  and  dried  before  they  open,  will  last  through  the  winter. 

Culture:  Sow  one-third  inch  deep  and  thin  to  8 inches  apart.  Pkt.,  10c; 
34  OZ.,  26c. 


_Hardy  annuals,  about  1 34  feet  high,  bushy  growth  with  large, 
showy  flowers  in  a variety  of  colors.  Culture:  Sow  about 

34  inch  deep  and  thin 
to  1 foot  apart. 

Duchess  of  Al- 
bany No.  1550  — 

White  satiny  flowers. 

Lady  Albemarle 
No.  1553  — Bright 
crimson.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Mixed  Colors 
No.  1564 — Extra  fine 
mixture.  Pkt.,  5c; 
34  oz.,  20c. 


Gourds— 

(Cucurbita)  — 

Interesting  and  at- 
tractive rapid  growing 
annual  climber  reach- 
height  of  15  feet; 
grown  for  decorative 
foliage  and  curiously 
shaped  and  colored 
fruits. 

Culture:  Sow 

the  seeds  two  at  a 
time,  about  1 inch 
deep,  after  last  frost 
and  in  warm  ground, 
about  2 feet  apart. 
Let  best  plant  remain. 

Dish  Cloth  No. 
1572 — The  inside  may 
be  used  as  a sponge. 


Helichrysum 


GOURDS — Continued- 

Sugar  Trough  No.  1575  — Very  large  fruits.  Hercules  Club  No.  1578  — 
Green  fruits,  measuring  up  to  4 feet,  which  are  sweet  and  may  be  eaten  like  squash. 

Mixed  Varieties  No.  1582 — Each  pkt.,  5c;  34  oz.,  15c;  oz.,  25c. 


rivtlpHlltri Argenteum  (Pampas  Grass)  No.  1585— A native  of 

vjj'uciium  Argentina.  It  is  a perennial  and  grows  from  5 to  6 feet 
high,  has  long  and  narrow  leaves  and  the  flowers  appear  in  large  silvery  plumes 
borne  on  slender  stems  extended  over  the  foliage.  A group  in  the  lawn  shows 
most  effectively. 

Culture:  Sow  seeds  in  well  prepared  seed  beds  or  in  a box.  Cover  lightly. 
Transplant  when  large  enough  to  handle.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  25c. 


Gypsophila- 


_(Baby’s  Breath) — Annual,  134  feet  high,  small  flowers  in 
white  and  rose  colors,  on  feathery  stems. 


Culture:  Sow  February  to  May,  about  34  inch  deep,  and  thin  to  6 inches 
apart.  A succession  of  sowings,  about  a month  apart  will  give  a plentiful  supply. 

White  No.  1587 — Pink  No.  1590 — Each,  per  pkt.,  5c;  3a  oz.,  15c;  oz.,  25c. 


I Tol : clb n;c : : cvi (Straw  Flowers) — No.  1598 — Hardy  annual  and  ever- 

11C11U1I ^SUlll  lasting.  Grows  2)4  feet  high  with  large,  strawlike 
glistening  double  flowers  in  white,  yellow,  red,  violet  and  brown  colors.  Attrac- 
tive in  beds  and  borders  and  if  cut  before  yellow  center  shows  they  may  be  dried 
and  will  last  throughout  the  winter. 

Culture:  Sow  thinly,  about  y inch  deep,  after  last  frost,  and  thin  to  1 foot 
apart.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  25c. 

TTplinlrntlP No.  1605 — Beautiful  and  delightfully  fragrant  and  easily 

neilULJL  UJ1C  raised  from  seed.  Grow  about  134  feet  high,  bearing  dur- 
ing spring  and  summer  a mass  of  flowers  in  clusters,  in  all  shades  of  white,  blue 
and  purple.  An  excellent  plant  for  massing  in  beds  or  for  growing  in  pots  or  boxes. 

Culture:  Sow  in  January  and  February  in  boxes  indoors  and  cover  lightly. 
Transplant  to  the  open,  setting  about  1 foot  apart,  when  weather  is  warm.  For 
later  blooming  seed  may  be  sown  in  the  open  after  last  frost.  Prefer  sunny  loca- 
tion. Pkt.,  20c ; y oz.,  60c. 


TJ i l\l ociic . ( M ar s h m al- 

muihLUb  iow)  No.  16io 

— A branching  ornamental  grow- 
ing 3 to  4 feet  high,  with  an 
abundance  of  large,  bell-shaped 
flowers,  ranging  in  color  from 
white  and  rose  to  deep  scarlet. 

Culture : Sow  thinly  to  a 
depth  of  y inch  in  seed  beds  after 
last  frost  and  transplant  to  1 34  to  2 
feet  apart.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  40c. 

Hollyhock— ffiyeape7 

ennial,  5 to  6 feet  high,  double 
rose-like  flowers  in  all  colors  and 
shades. 

Culture:  Sow  in  January 
and  February,  about  34-inch  deep, 
in  boxes  indoors  or  in  open  ground 
after  last  frost.  Transplant  when 
three  to  four  leaves  show,  setting 
2 feet  apart.  Prefer  moist  location. 

White  No.  1615  — Pink  No. 

1618 — Maroon  No.  1621 — Scarlet 
No.  1624— Yellow  No.  1627  — 

Each,  per  pkt.,  10c;  1 pkt.  of 
each  color,  40c.  Finest  Double 
Mixed  No.  1630 — Many  beautiful 
colors.  Pkt.,  10c ; y oz.,  30c;  y 
oz.,  55c. 

1 J rm oc t\: (Satin  Flower) 

nunebiy  No.  1635  — Bi- 

ennial which  may  be  treated  as  an 
annual  in  the  South.  Grows  about  Japanese  Morning  Glory 

2 feet  high  and  produces  large 

purple  flowers,  followed  by  curious  looking  seed  vessels,  which  are  large  and 
quite  flat  and  when  ripe  are  a glistening  silver  white  color  and  very  attractive. 


Culture:  Sow  thinly  to  a depth  of  ]4  of  an  inch  in  the  open  after  last  frost 
and  thin  to  1 foot  apart.  Pkt.,  10c;  y oz.,  20c. 


TTlimulne  (Japanese  Hop)  No.  1640  Rapid  grow- 

il  0111  iui  «'  1*0  jng  annual  climber  reaching  a height  of 

25  feet  in  a season.  Densely  covered  with  ornamental  leaves  in  colors  ranging 
from  almost  white  and  deep  green  marbled  and  blotched  with  silver  white  tinged 
with  yellow  to  almost  green.  Never  injured  by  insects  or  heat. 

Culture:  Sow  thinly  to  a depth  of  34  inch  in  the  open  after  last  frost  and 
thin  to  1 to  134  feet  apart.  Pkt.,  10c ; y oz.,  20c. 

HimMomcmnio (Mexican  Poppy)  No.  1645 — Annual  of  bushy 

n tlllllGlliDt  11111*1  growth  about  2 feet  high,  finely  cut  bluish  foliage, 

with  large  poppy-like  flowers  of  bright  yellow  color. 

Culture:  Sow  about  y inch  deep  in  the  open  and  thin  to  1 foot  apart.  Pkt., 
10c;  34  oz.,  25c. 


Hyacinth  or  Jack  Beans— iffilEber  rHcfingga0h^|htaS 

about  10  feet,  with  attractive  foliage  and  hyacinth-like  clusters  of  flowers. 

Culture:  Sow  thinly  to  a depth  of  34  inch  in  the  open  after  last  frost  and 
thin  to  1 foot  apart.  White  No.  1650 — Purple  No.  1652 — Mixed  Colors  No. 
1655 — Each  pkt.,  5c;  34  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

V Ft  Tinr No.  1660 — Trailing  perennial  with  pretty  foliage 

lV.“llllWUi  til  ivy'  and  small  lilac  flowers.  Fine  for  hanging  baskets, 
pots  or  porch  boxes.  Culture:  Sow  indoors  in  boxes  in  January  and  February 
and  keep  soil  moist.  Transplant  to  pots  or  boxes  or  in  the  open  after  last  frost. 
Prefer  a shaded  location.  Pkt.,  15c. 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


ICf>f*Fl1fl  TrirFirttvFlilltX (Mexican  Burning  Bush)  No.  1665 — Annual,  easily  grown,  and 

^ V quickly  forms  a cypress-like  plant  of  perfect  symmetrical  form. 

Fine  foliage  of  bright  green_  which  changes  into  a deep  crimson  in  fall.  Culture:  Sow  thinly  from 
February  to  April,  about  34  inch  deep  in  the  open  or  in  beds  for  later  transplanting.  Thin  or  transplant 
to  1)4  feet  apart.  Pkt.,  5c;  )4  oz.,  15c;  oz.,  25c. 


T firlrsniir Well  known  rapid  growing  annual  with  long,  erect  spikes  of  beautiful  double  flowers 

ljal  Ivor  1,1  of  all  colors  and  shades.  Culture:  Sow  thinly  in  February  or  March  to  depth  of 
1 3 mch  and  thin  out  to  6 inches  apart  for  dwarf  varieties  and  1 >4  feet  for  the  tall.  Dwarf  Mixed  Colors 
No.  1670 — Grows  a single  stem,  lower  portion  covered  with  finely  cut  foliage  and  upper  thickly  set  with 
double  flowers.  Flower  spike  resembles  a hyacinth.  1 to  1 V2  feet  high.  Pkt.,  6c;  J4  oz.,  20c;  oz.,  35c. 
Tall  Dark  Blue  No.  1672 — Reaches  a height  of  3 feet.  It  is  of  branching  growth  and  naslong  flower 
spikes.  Blooms  later  than  the  dwarf.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  30;  oz.,  50c.  Tall  Mixed  Colors  No.  1675 — 
A splendid  mixture.  Pkt.,  5c;  )4  oz.,  20c;  oz.,  35c. 


T oFiPlifl Small  annuals  of  compact  growth  covered  with  clear  blue  flowers.  Culture:  Sow  in 

uoucna  January  or  February.  in  boxes  indoors  in  finely  prepared  soil,  barely  covering  the  seed 
and  keep  soil  moist.  When  about  2 inches  high,  transplant  to  open,  about  6 inches  apart. 

Chrystal  Palace  Compacta  No.  1688 — Dark  foliage  and  deep  purple  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Gracilis  No.  1692 — Light  blue  flowers.  Trailing  habit  making  them  adapted  to  hanging  baskets, 
pots,  etc.  Pkt.,  10c. 


T lininnc No-  1696 — Free  flowering  easily  grown  annuals  with  long  graceful  spikes  of  pea-shaped 

flowers  of  many  colors.  About  2 feet  high.  Culture:  Do  not  stand  transplanting 
well,  and  should  be  sown  in  the  open  about  34  inch  deep,  2 to  3 inches  apart  and  thinned  to  8 inches 
apart.  Pkt.,  5c;  )4  oz.,  16c;  oz.,  25c. 


Mfln'bnlH Hardy  annual  with  large  ball-shaped  flowers.  We  offer  the  African  and  French 

1oulu  varieties,  the  former  having  the  largest  flowers  of  yellow  and  orange  shades,  the 
plants  reaching  a height  of  3 feet;  the  latter  of  more  bushy  growth  with  striped  flowers  in  yellow  and 
brown  shades.  Culture:  Sow  thinly  during  February  to  May  to  a depth  of  about  34  inch  and  thin 
to  6 to  18  inches  apart,  according  to  the  variety  planted. 

African  Lemon  No.  1702 — African  Orange  No.  1706 — Each,  per  pkt.,  5c;  )4  oz.,  35c.  African 
Mixed  No.  1708 — Pkt.,  5c;  )4  oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c.  French  Dwarf  Mixed  No.  1710 — Pkt.,  5c;  )4  oz., 
20c;  oz.,  35c.  French  Dwarf  Legion  of  Honor  No.  1712 — Also  known  as  Little  Brownie;  single 
flowering;  flower  petals  are  of  golden  yellow  color  marked  with  a brown  dash.  Pkt.,  5c;  )4  oz.,  20c; 
oz. , 35c.  French  Tall  Mixed  No.  1716 — Pkt.,  5c;  )4  oz.,  20c;  oz.,  35c. 


AT  idnAti/ittii Sweet  scented  annual, 

IvllglllUlclltl  about  10  inches  high, 
with  erect  stems  thickly  set  with  white,  yellow  or 
red  flowers.  Culture : Sow  thinly  to  depth  of  A 
inch  after  last  frost  and  thin  to  8 inches  apart. 
Golden  Queen  No.  1720 — Golden  yellow.  Machet 
No.  1723— Large  flower  spikes  of  reddish  color. 
Each,  pkt.,  10c;  )4  oz.,  25c.  Parson’s  White 
No.  1726 — Pure  white.  Pkt.,  10c;  )4  oz.,  35c. 

Mnonflowor Popular  rapid  growing  an- 

lVJ.UUIIlJ.UWei  nual  climber  for  porches 
and  trellises.  Reaches  a height  of  25  feet.  Pro- 
duces large  trumpet-shaped  flowers  measuring  4 to 
5 inches  in  diameter  which  open  only  at  night  or 
during  cloudy  weather.  Culture:  Sow  about  1 
inch  deep  after  last  frost,  about  1 to  1 34  feet  apart 
or  culture  may  be  started  indoors  for  later  trans- 
planting. Require  plenty  of  water.  Seeds  are  hard 
and  to  insure  germination  cut  or  file  through  the 
outer  shell  before  sowing.  Bona  Nox  No.  1732 — - 
Beautiful  sky  blue  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  20c; 
oz.,  35c.  Grandiflora  No.  1735 — The  true  white 
variety.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  30c;  oz.,  50c. 


Reuter’s  Spencer  Sweet  Pe3s 


Double  Petunia 


White  Moonflower 

Mnrn  i C'  1 Free  flowering  annua!  climb- 

-L’FOmillg  vrlOry  er,  reaching  a height  of  15 
feet,  bearing  a mass  of  trumpet-shaped  flowers  in  delicate  ■ 
and  beautiful  colors  which  close  at  night  and  during  a rain. 

Culture:  Sow  thinly,  about  34  inch  deep,  and  thin 
to  6 inches  apart.  Prefer  a sunny  location.  Soak  seeds 
about  two  hours  before  sowing.  Mixed  Colors  No.  1740 — i 
Old  fashioned  Morning  Glory.  Pkt.,  5c;  34  oz.,  10c;  oz., 
15c.  New  Japanese  Mixed  No.  1743 — Wonderful  variety,  ; 
gigantic  flowers,  ranging  in  color  from  snow-white  to  black- 
purple,  many  spotted,  striped  or  marbled.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  | 
oz.,  20c;  oz.,  35c. 

o ti  irtt  1 1 m well  known  that  a description 

l^asiuiuulll  is  unnecessary.  We  offer  the  Tall 
and  Dwarf  varieties.  The  Tall  is  a climber  reaching  a 
height  of  8 feet;  the  Dwarf  grows  into  compact  bushes 
about  1 foot  high.  Culture:  Sow  to  a depth  of  about  1 
inch  and  2 to  3 inches  apart  after  last  frost  and  thin  to  6 | 
inches  apart  for  tall  varieties  and  8 to  10  inches  for  the 
dwarf.  Do  best  in  rather  poor  soil.  Dwarf  Crystal 
Palace  Gem  No.  1750  — Yellow  and  carmine.  Dwarf 
Empress  of  India  No.  1753  — Dark  foliage  with  deep 
crimson  flowers.  Dwarf  King  of  Tom  Thumb  No.  1756 
— Dark  leaved  variety  with  dark  scarlet  flowers ; best  of  the 
dwarf  varieties.  Each,  per  pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  34  lb.,  60c. 
Dwarf  Queen  of  Tom  Thumb  Mixed  No.  1758 — A very 
distinct  mixture  with  the  foliage  beautifully  variegated 
with  white,  yellow  and  green  spots.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c; 

34  lb.,  60c.  Dwarf  Mixed  No.  1760 — Tall  Mixed  No. 
1765 — Each,  per  pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  34  lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.50. 


(Tuberose  Flowered  Tobacco)  No.  1770 — Decorative  annual  reaching  a 

i^iujudua  niiiiiio  height  of  about  3 feet.  Large  white  tubular  flowers  which  open  early  in  the 
evening  and  close  again  in  the  morning,  and  are  very  fragrant.  Culture:  Sow  indoors  in  boxes  in  January  or 
February,  or  In  the  open  after  last  frost,  cover  lightly.  When  plants  are  3 to  4 inches  high  transplant  about 
1 34  feet  apart.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  15c. 

TVitSpllil (Love  in  a Mist  or  Devil  in  the  Bush)  No.  1775  — Annual  growing  1)4  to  2 feet  high,  with 

1 > X^Clld  fresh,  green  finely  cut  foliage  and  bright  blue  flowers,  surrounded  by  mossy  fibers.  Culture: 
Sow  about  34  inch  deep  after  last  frost  and  thin  to  8 inches  apart.  Pkt.,  5c;  34  oz.,  20c;  oz.,  35c. 

O Yd  He  Trnnd  nnlm'Hpc No.  1780 — Small  annuals  growing  about  4 inches  high  with  clover-like, 

WAiXXia  X 1 UJJaCUlUXUca  dark  brown  foliage  and  deep  yellow  flowers.  Culture:  Sow  in  January 
or  February  in  boxes  indoors  or  in  the  open  after  last  frost.  Cover  lightly  and  transplant  when  2 or  3 inches 
high  to  4 to  5 inches  apart.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Pdn«V Among  the  oldest  plants  in  cultivation  and  extremely  popular.  Culture:  Sow  thinly  to  a depth 

JTtlilaj'  0f  about  34  of  an  inch,  in  shady  seed  beds  after  last  frost  and  when  plants  are  about  3 inches  high 
transplant  to  about  6 inches  apart.  Prefer  a rich  soil.  English  Mixed  No.  1785 — Our  mixture  consists  of  the 
best  English  varieties.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  60c.  French  Mixed  No.  1788 — A splendid  mixture  of  large  flowering 
French  varieties.  Pkt.,  15c;  34  oz.,  70c.  Blotched  and  Striped  Mixed  No.  1790  — A high  grade  mixture 
producing  endless  variation  and  striking  combinations.  Pkt.,  15c;  34  *z->  70c- 


Reuter’s  Peerless  Mixed  No.  1795— No  better  mixture  can  be  obtained.  Flowers  of  enormous  size  and 
in  wonderful  colors  and  shades.  Illustrated  in  natural  color  on  page  40  of  this  catalog.  Pkt.,  25c;  3 pkts. , 
65c.  Separate  colors:  Candidissima  No.  1798 — Pure  white.  Cardinal  No.  1800 — Red.  Golden  Queen 
No.  1803 — Pure  yellow.  King  of  the  Blacks  No.  1806 — Black.  Lord  Beaconsfleld  No.  1810 — Deep  purple, 
the  upper  petals  shading  to  white.  Purple  No.  1813 — Each,  per  pkt.,  15c;  1 pkt.  of  each  color,  75c. 


M Popular,  hardy  annual,  unaffected  by  heat,  rain  or  drouth.  About  1 J4  feet  high,  large  trumpet- 

X cLLlllitl  shaped  flowers  in  conspicuous  colors.  Culture:  Sow  thinly  in  boxes  indoors  or  in  the  open  in 
shady  seed  beds  after  last  frost,  in  finely  prepared  soil.  Cover  lightly  and  transplant  when  about  2 inches  high, 
setting  1 to  1 34  feet  apart.  Giant  Flowering  and  Double  Flowering  sorts  should  be  sown  in  boxes  for  later  trans- 
planting. Peerless  Mixed  No.  1820  — A grand  mixture  of  all  colors.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  30c;  34  oz.,  50c. 
Countess  of  Ellesmere  No.  1823 — Dark  rose  with  fine  white  throat.  Pkt.,  10c.  Howard’s  Star  No.  1826 — 
White  star  on  purplish  crimson  ground.  Pkt., 10c.  KermesinaNo.  1830  — large  flowers  of  deepest  crimson. 
Pkt.,  10c.  Snowball  No.  1833— rCompact  growth  and  clear,  paper-white  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c. 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Phlox,  Peerless  Mixed 


Petunia — Continued — 

Giant  Flowering  Violet  (Balcony 
Queen)  No.  1835 — Excellent  balcony  plant 
with  enormous  flowers  measuring  5 to  6 
inches  in  diameter,  of  a dark  violet  color. 
Used  among  Geraniums,  they  will  make  a 
wonderful  appearance.  Illustrated  in  nat- 
ural color  on  page  39  of  this  catalog. 
Pkt.,  25c. 

Large  Double  Flowering  Mixed  No. 
1840 — Note:  Good  Double  Petunia  seed 
is  difficult  to  obtain  and  is  expensive.  The 
best  of  seed  will  produce  only  30  to  40  per 
cent  of  double  flowers  and  as  these  usually 
come  on  weaker  plants,  such  plants  should  be 
carefully  protected  and  cared  for.  Pkt. , 25c. 

Easily  grown  annual,  1 to  1 J4 
feet  high,  with  large  clusters  of 
flowers  in  wide  range  of  colors  and  shades. 

Culture:  Sow  thinly  about  34  inch  deep,  in  open  seed  beds 
after  last  frost  and  transplant  to  1 foot  apart.  Peerless  Mixed  No. 
1846— All  shades  and  combinations  will  be  found  in  this  mixture. 
Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  60c ; oz.,  $1.00.  Grandiflora  Alba  No.  1848 — 
Snow-white.  Grandiflora  Rosea  No.  1850 — Pink.  Grandiflora 
1863 — Crimson.  Grandiflora  Coccinea  No.  1856 — Brilliant  scarlet. 
10g;  oz.,  40c;  1 pkt.  of  each,  36c. 


Phlox  Drummondi 


Pnnnipc Favorite  annual,  2 to  3 feet  high,  large  showy  single  or  double  flowers 

rujipica  0f  many  colors.  Especially  desirable  massed  in  large  beds,  but  can 

be  used  in  mixed  borders. 

Culture:  Annual  varieties  do  not  stand  transplanting  and  should  be  sown  in 
permanent  location.  Sow  thinly  from  February  to  April,  barely  covering  the  seed. 

Thin  to  4 to  6 inches  apart.  Perennial  sorts  may  be  sown  in  seed  beds  and  trans- 
planted. Superb  Mixed  No.  1862  — Splendid  mixture  of  double  flowering  poppies.  Pkt.,  5c;  34  oz.,  15c;  oz.,  25c. 

Carnation  Flowered  Mixed  No.  1866 — Mixture  of  large  double  carnation-like  flowers.  Peony  Flowered  Mixed  No.  1868 

Large  double  peony-like  flowers  in  many  colors  and  shades.  Each,  per  pkt.,  5c;  34  oz.,  15c;  oz.,  25c.  Rhoeas  Shirley 

Mixed  No.  1872  — Mixture  of  single  flowered  poppies  in  beautiful  colors  of  warm  and  soft  shades.  Pkt.,  5c ; 34  oz.,  20c; 
oz.,  30c.  Iceland  Poppies  Mixed  No.  1875  — Dwarf  perennial  with  single  flowers  in  white,  yellow  and  orange  colors. 

Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  25c.  Oriental  No.  1878 — Hardy  perennial  reaching  a height  of  about  3 feet.  It  produces  large,  very  conspicuous  flowers  of  a beautiful  deep 
crimson  color.  Excellent  for  borders  and  before  shrubberies.  Pkt.,  10c;  J4  oz.,  35c. 


Kermesina  No 
Each,  per  pkt. 


Tall  Nasturtium 


Portulaca- 


(Sun  Plant) — Low  growing  annual  of  spreading  habit  with  single  or  double  flowers  in  profusion  in  many  colors.  Culture:  Sow  thinly  in  shady 
seed  beds  in  the  open  after  last  frost,  barely  covering  seed.  Transplant  to  1 foot  part.  Single  Mixed  Colors  No.  1880 — Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  20c. 
Double  Mixed  Colors  No.  1883 — Flowers  resemble  small  roses.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  65c. 

DwotVirntvi (Golden  Feather)  No.  1885 — Well  known  edging  and  bedding  plant  growing  about  1 foot  high  with  partly  cut  foliage  of  a beautiful  fresh  yel- 

r yrcllll  UIIl  low  color.  Pinch  the  small  white  flowers  off  when  they  appear,  as  the  plant  is  more  attractive  without  flowers.  Culture:  Sow  the  seed  in  early 

spring  in  seed  beds.  Cover  lightly.  Transplant  when  about  3 inches  high  to  permanent  location.  Pkt.,  10c;  J4  oz.,  40c;  oz.,  75c. 

DtiAiioniVia (Swan  River  Everlasting) — Annual  reaching  height  of  1 to  1 34  feet,  with  satiny  single  flowers  in  white  and  rose  colors  with  yellow  center. 

IvllUUdlllllc  cut  before  they  are  expanded  and  dried  they  provide  decoration  throughout  the  winter.  Culture:  Sow  to  a depth  of  34  inch  in  the  open 

after  last  frost  and  thin  to  6 inches  apart.  Prefer  light,  but  good,  soil  and  sunny  location.  White  No.  1888 — Pink  No.  1890 — Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  25c. 

pjni-.no (Castor  Oil  Bean) — Zanzibariensis  No.  1898 — Tropical  annual  of  pyramidal  growth,  8 to  10  feet  high,  with  enormous  leaves.  A single  plant  in 

R-lUUUb  the  lawn  is  sufficient.  Culture:  Sow  1 inch  deep  after  last  frost,  about  3 to  4 feet  apart.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 


Salpiglossis- 


(Emperor)  No.  1900 — Popular  annual  about  2 feet  high.  It  produces  an  abundance  of  large  trumpet-shaped  flowers  borne  on  long 
_ 'slender  stems.  The  flowers  come  in  all  different  shades  of  white,  pink,  red  and  purple,  and  are  beautifully  pencilled  and  veined  with  golden 

yellow.  A bed  of  Salpiglossis  is  of  stiiking  beauty.  Illustrated  in  natural  color  on  page  40.  Culture:  Start  the  culture  in  early  spring  in  hotbeds,  or  indoors 
m shallow  boxes  of  sandy  soil.  Barely  cover  the  seeds  and  keep  moist.  Transplant  when  danger  of  frost  is  over  and  the  plants  are  about  3 inches  high,  to  per- 
manent location.  May  also  be  sown  in  the  open  when  danger  of  frost  is  over.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  35c;  y2  oz.,  65c. 


Cotvrio  (Scarlet  Sage)  No.  1905 — Decorative  perennial  2 to  3 feet  high. 

OttlYlil  ijpicIlUcIlS  Foliage  makes  a compact  bush  with  a profusion  of  long,  erect 
spikes  and  beautiful  glowing  scarlet  flowers.  Illustrated  in  natural  color  on  page  40  of  this  catalog. 

Pkt.,  10c ; 3€  oz.,  60c. 


(Medeola)  No.  1930 — Graceful  perennial  climber,  8 to  10  feet  high,  with  decora- 

OlIllldA  tive  foliage.  Leaves  are  small,  heart-shaped,  glistening  and  of  fresh  green  color. 
Good  for  hanging  baskets.  Culture:  Sow  seed  34  of  an  inch  deep  in  boxes  of  well  prepared  soil. 
Keep  boxes  in  warm  place  and  soil  moist.  When  plants  are  about  2 inches  high  transplant  to 
pots  or  hanging  baskets,  3 to  4 plants  to  each.  Keep  in  shade  as  sun  is  likely  to  mar  the 
fresh  appearance  of  leaves.  It  is  well  to  soak  the  seed  a few  hours  in  warm  water  before  sowing. 
Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  20c. 

Ciinflonror Annual,  well-known,  and  of  easy  culture.  We  offer  two  types,  a single 

OUI111U Wcl  flowering  and  a double  flowering.  Culture:  Sow  about  1 inch  deep  after 
last  frost,  spreading  seeds  of  the  single  variety  thinly  in  rows,  thinning  out  6 to  8 inches  apart;  the 
double  variety  should  be  sown  two  seeds  at  a time  about  2 to  3 feet  apart  and  let  the  best  plant 
remain.  Double  Japanese  No.  1935 — Also  known  as  Chrysanthemum  Flowered  Sunflower.  Tall, 
stately,  with  large  perfect  golden  yellow  flowers  5 to  6 feet  high.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c. 
Stella  No.  1938 — Branching  sort,  with  long-stemmed  single  pure  yellow  flowers  with  black  center. 
3 feet  high.  Pkt.,  10c:  34  oz.,  25o;  oz.,  45c. 


Oriental  Poppv 


45 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


'stfU'ks No.  1946 — Grows  about  1 foot  high. 

° lULiva  bushy  growth,  with  large  spikes 
thickly  set  with  fragrant  double  flowers  of  many 
colors.  Culture:  Sow  in  January  and  February 
in  boxes  of  finely  prepared  soil,  indoors,  and  cover 
lightly.  Transplant  after  last  frost  8 inches  apart. 
Pint.,  10c. 


Sweet  Peas 


_Probably  no  other  flower  is 
more  popular.  Easily  raised 
and  supply  beautiful  and  fragrant  flowers  in  in- 
numerable colors  and  shades.  Splendid  for  trellis 
or  fence  or  stalked  up.  Cut  flowers  frequently  to 
prolong  the  bloom  and  in  dry  periods  water  two  or 
three  times  a week.  Culture:  Sow  as  early  as 
weather  permits,  thinly  in  drills  about  6 inches 
deep,  covering  the  seed  only  34  to  1 inch.  Thin 
to  about  3 inches  apart.  Leave  the  drills  open  so 
as  to  attract  and  hold  the  moisture  while  young 
plants  are  forming  and  later  fill  them  up. 

Reuter’s  Choice  Grandiflora  Sweet  Peas — 

America  No.  1952 — Bright  red  and  white  striped. 

Countess  of  Radnor  No.  1963 — Beautiful  laven- 
der color.  Dorothy  Eckford  No.  1966 — Large 
pure  white  flowers.  Hon.  Mrs.  E.  Kenyon  No. 

1972 — Large  primrose  yellow.  King  Edward  No. 

1976— Pure  red  flowers.  Lovely  No.  1980 — Soft 
shell  pink  color.  Miss  Willmott  No.  1983 — 

Enormous  orange  pink  flowers.  Navy  Blue  No. 

1986 — Indigo  blue  and  violet.  Othello  No.  1990 — 

Deep  maroon.  Prima  Donna  No.  1993 — Blight 
rose  pink.  Prices  on  any  of  above  varieties: 

Pkt.,  5c ; OZ.,  20c;  34  lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00. 

No.  1998 — A collection  of  the  10  varieties. 

1 pkt.  of  each,  40c. 

Reuter’s  Peerless  Mixed  No.  2005 — A mix- 
ture carefully  blended  by  our  own  expert  from  the 
finest  colors.  Cannot  be  surpassed  for  color  effect. 

Pkt.,  5c;  OZ.,  15c ; 34  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.50. 

Reuter’s  Spencer  Sweet  Peas — Asta  Ohn 
No.  2010 — Large  soft  pinkish  lavender  color 
Dobbies  Cream  No.  2013 — Deep  cream  color 
Enchantress  No.  2016 — Silvery  pink  color.  Flor-’ 

ence  Nightingale  No.  2020 — Soft  clear,  rich  lavender  color.  King  White  No. 
2030 — Giant  snow  white  flowers.  Best  white  variety.  Othello  No.  2033 — 
Deep  maroon.  Royal  Purple  No.  2036 — Rich  warm  purple  color.  Stirling 
Stent  No.  2038 — Beautiful  deep  salmon.  Vermilion  Brilliant  No.  2040 — 
Bright  scarlet  color.  Zephyr  No.  2043 — Fine  blue  color.  Prices  on  any  of  above 
varieties:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  34  lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.75. 

No.  2045 — A collection  of  the  above  10  varieties,.  1 pkt.  of  each,  75c. 

Reuter’s  Peerless  Spencer  Mixed  No.  2048 — Selected  and  mixed  with 
extraordinary  care.  A superior  mixture.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  26c;  34  lb.,  86c; 
lb.,  $3.00. 

Reuter’s  Dwarf  Mixture  No.  2050 — Grow  low  and  require  no  stakes. 
Preferred  by  many.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  34  lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00. 


Single  Sweet  William 


Thunbergia- 


Torenia 


Verbena- 


_(Black  Eyed  Susan)  No. 
2062 — Beautiful  slender 
rapid  growing  annual  climber,  reaching  a height 
of  4 to  5 feet,  with  numerous  round  flowers  in 
white,  yellow  and  deep  orange,  all  with  black 
center.  Culture:  Sow  thinly  after  last  frost  or 
in  boxes  indoors  in  January  or  February,  covering 
about  34  inch  and  transplanting  or  thinning  to  4 
to  5 inches  apart.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  30c. 

.No.  2066 — Charming  annual  of 
bushy  growth  about  1 foot  high, 
covered  with  pretty  sky-blue  flowers  marked  with 
darker  spots  and  with  yellow  throat.  Excellent 
for  hanging  baskets  or  for  massing  in  beds.  Cul- 
ture: Sow  about  34  inch  deep  after  last  frost  in 
open  seed  beds  or  in  boxes  indoors  in  January  and 
February,  and  transplant  to  6 to  8 inches  apart. 
Pkt.,  15c. 

.Really  perennials  but  do  best 
when  treated  as  annuals.  They 
are  of  trailing  growth,  about  1 ft.  high  and  bear  large 
trusses  of  flowers  in  all  colors.  One  of  our  best 
bedding  plants.  Also  fine  for  window  or  balcony 
boxes.  Culture:  Sow  early  in  boxes  indoors, 
but  may  be  planted  in  the  open  after  last  frost. 
Cover  about  34  inch,  press  the  soil  firmly  and  water 
sparingly.  Transplant  1 foot  apart.  Reuter’s 
Peerless  Mixed  No.  2070 — Fine  mixture  of  the 
largest  flowering  verbenas.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz., 
40c;  oz.,  75c.  White  No.  2072 — PinkNo.  2075 — 
Striped  No.  2078 — Blue  No.  2080- — Red  No. 
2082 — Each,  per  pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  30c;  1 pkt., 
of  each  of  the  five  colors,  40c. 

Vi  « net f Peri  winkle ) — Free  flowering,  shrub- 

V IIILa.  by  bushes  1 to  1 34  feet  high,  single 
flowers  of  round  form,  often  measuring  2 inches 
in  diameter.  Culture:  Sow  in  the  open  when 
weather  permits  or  in  boxes  indoors  earlier,  cover- 
ing about  34  inch,  and  transplant  or  thin  to  1 
foot  apart.  In  dry  periods  water  good  2 or  3 
times  a week  at  sunset.  White  No.  ,2086 — Pink 
No.  2089 — Mixed  Colors  No.  2092— Each,  per 
pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  30c;  34  oz.,  50c. 

_No.  2096 — Perennial  from  5 to  6 inches  high  with  pretty  heart- 
shaped  leaves  growing  in  a rosette  from  which  the  highly  fragrant 
deep  blue  flowers  raise  freely.  Fine  for  edging  or  for  planting  in  patches  or  rows 
along  walls  or  hedges.  Prefers  a shady  position.  Culture:  Sow  early  in  open 
seed  beds,  about  34  inch  deep,  transplant  to  4 to  5 inches  apart.  Seeds  are  very 
slow  to  germinate,  sometimes  requiring  three  to  four  months  or  more.  Pkt.,  15c ; 
34  oz.,  60c. 

No.  2098 — Biennial,  but  the  variety  offered  here  is  such  a 
rapid  grower  that  it  can  be  treated  as  an  annual.  Grows 
from  1 34  to  2 feet  high,  bears  long  spikes  of  single  fragrant  flowers  in  yellow,  brown 
and  red  shades.  Culture:  Sow  about  one-sixth  inch  deep  in  boxes  in  January 
or  February,  or  in  open  seed  beds  when  weather  permits  and  transplant  when 
about  3 inches  high  to  1 to  134  feet  apart.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c. 


Violet 


Wallflower 


Cvyppf-  Willifim fashioned  perennial,  best  treated  in  the  South 

u vttc  tt  x «xn  as  an  annua]  or  biennial.  Grows  into  bush  form 
about  134  feet  high,  with  large  number  of  flowers  in  all  shades  from  white  to 
dark  red.  Culture:  Sow  thinly  in  open  seed  beds  after  last  frost  or  start  in 
boxes  indoors,  covering  not  more  than  34  of  an  inch  and  keeping  the  soil  moist. 
Transplant  about  1 foot  apart.  Single  Mixed  No.  2055— Double  Mixed  No. 
2068 — Each,  per  pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  40c;  oz.,  75c. 


Mrs.  Reed,  of  Texas,  Finds  Reuters’  Seeds 
and  Plants  Satisfactory— S* sid  yonnllm^  excl 

lent  condition,  and  I am  pleased  to  state  that  I have  planted  practically 
everything  and  without  an  exception  every  variety  of  flower  has  been  most 
satisfactory.” — MRS.  IJ.  M.  REED. 


Zinnia 


7itinid  (Old  Maids) — Annual,  so 

Xviinua  well  known  that  a descrip- 
tion is  not  needed.  We  offer  a tall  and  a 
dwarf  growing  type,  the  former  being  fine 
for  planting  in  borders  and  for  cutting,  while 
the  latter  is  an  excellent  edging  and  bedding 
plant.  Culture:  Sow  to  a depth  of  34  inch 
from  February  to  March  and  thin  to  6 inches 
apart  for  the  dwarf  varieties  and  1 foot  apart 
for  the  tall.  Elegans  Double  Mixed  No. 
2105 — Fine  mixture  of  all  colors,  large  flow- 
ers. Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  50c;  34  lb.,  $1.50.  Ele- 
gans Double  in  Separate  Colors:  White 
No.  2108,  Scarlet  No.  2112,  Yellow  No. 
2115 — Each,  perpkt.,  10c;  34 oz.,  40c;  oz., 
75c.  Robusta  Mixed  No.  2120 — Excellent 
mixture  producing  giant  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c ; 
34  oz.,  35c;  oz.,  65c.  LiliputMixed  Colors 
No.  2125  — Dwarf  growing  variety  with 
smaller  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c;  34  oz.,  30c. 
Liliput  Red  Riding  Hood  No.  2128  — 
Flowers  of  a glowing  red  color.  Pkt.,  10c; 
34  oz.,  40c. 


Reuter’s  Wild  Garden 

No.  2130  — Selected 
varieties,  especially 
adapted  to  Southern  culture.  A wide 
variety  of  different  shaped  and  colored 
flowers  that  make  a most  attractive 
showing.  Should  be  included  in  every 
flower  seed  order.  Culture:  Broadcast 
seeds  very  thinly  over  surface  and  work 
them  into  the  soil  with  rake  and  press 
firmly.  It  is  well  to  mix  the  seed  with 
sand  before  sowing  to  prevent  a too 
plentiful  planting.  Pkt.,  6c;  oz.,  20c; 
34  lb.,  70c;  lb.,  $2.50. 


Mixture— 


J apanese 


46 


BULBS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


BULBS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  SUMMER  FLOWERING  BULBS 


Our  stock  this  year  has  been  most  carefullv  selected  and  the  varieties  that  we  list  on  this  page  will  surely  supply  you  with 

iful  flowers  throughout  tho  lower 


just  the  assortment  that  you  want.  Any  of  them  will  furnish  an  abundance  of  beautil 
and  middle  South  and  will  last  for  years  in  the  open  ground  and  require  but  little  protection, 
are  Postpaid. 

Amaryllis  Johnsoni  No.  2140 — SS2 

The  color  is  a beautiful  deep  crimson  with  a broad  white  stripe  on 
each  petal. 

Prices:  40c  each;  34  doz.,  $2.25;  doz.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 


All  Prices  on  this  Page 


Caladiums — 


Elephant  Ear — The  immense  leaves  are 


Zephyranthes 


2150 — Good  strong  bulbs,  25c  each;  doz.,  $2.25,  postpaid. 
No.  2153 — Extra  large  stock,  35c  each;  1 doz.,  $3.50,  postpaid. 

Fancy  Leaved — Popular  variety  with  beautifully  colored 
leaves  in  many  different  shades  and  combinations. 

No.  2156^— Large  mother  bulbs,  35c  each;  1 doz.,  $3.50, 
postpaid.  No.  21G0 — Monster  bulbs,  46c  each;  1 doz., 
$4.50,  postpaid. 

Reuter’s  Large  Flowering  Cannas — 

Very  popular  flower  for  general  purposes. 

Austria  No.  2165 — Beautiful  shade  of  lemon  yellow  with 
small  reddish-brown  spots. 

King  Humbert  No.  2172 — Popular  variety  with  bronze 
'-  colored  leaves  and  orange  scarlet  flowers. 

Yellow  King  Humbert  (Queen  Helen)  No.  2175— A sport 
from  the  ordinary  King  Humbert.  Flowers  yellow  spotted  with 
red;  foliage  deep  green. 

Louisiana  No.  2178 — Green  foliage  with  pretty  scarlet 
flowers. 

Mrs.  Kate  Grey  No.  2180 — Foliage  green;  flowers  of  a bright 
orange  scarlet  color  often  streaked. 

Venus  No.  2182 — Beautiful  rose-pink  with  creamy  yellow 
borders. 

Prices:  Good  strong  roots,  20c  each;  3 for  55c. 

No.  2185 — Collection  of  above  six  varieties,  $1.00,  post- 
paid. 

Cooperia  Drummondii  (Evening  Star) 

vj»  TlSfi About  1 foot  high  with  long  narrow  leaves  and 

pretty  lily-like  flowers.  Color, white  tinted  out- 
side with  red.  Sweet  scented  and  night  blooming  Prices:  5c  each; 
J-2  doz.,  25c;  1 doz.,  45c;  100  for  $3.00,  postpaid. 


Reuter’s  Genuine  Easter  Lily 


DAHLIAS— Show  Dahlias  ball-shaped  flowers, ^are  excellent 

for  cutting  and  will  last  long  in  vases. 

Black  Beauty  No.  2190 — Deep  purple  color. 

Gloria  No.  2193 — Beautiful  snow-white  flowers. 

A.  D.  Livoni  No.  2196 — Delicate  pink  color. 

Merlin  No.  2200 — Orange-scarlet. 

Millionaire  No.  2203 — Attractive  lavender-pink  color. 

Queen  Victoria  No.  2206 — Lemon-yellow. 

Prices:  Large  stock,  25c  each;  3 for  70c,  postpaid. 

No.  2208 — For  $1.25,  we  will  send  one  each  of  the  above  varieties,  post- 


GLADIOLUS — Extra  Fine  Mixture  No.  2258 — No  better  mixture  can  be  nad. 
It  is  made  by  our  own  experts,  all  bulbs  of  large  size  and  contains  all  the  many 
beautiful  shades  of  white,  rose,  yellow,  scarlet  and  blue,  as  well  as  striped  ana 
spotted  varieties. 

Prices:  34  doz.,  40c;  1 doz.,  76c;  50  for  $2.75;  100  for  $5.25,  postpaid. 


T {1  y New  Godfrey — Unquestionably  the  finest  variety  of  Calla 
'Jdila  L/liy  my  ever  offered.  Produces  three  times  as  many  flowers  as' 
any  of  the  other  varieties. 

Prices:  No.  2268 — Large  developed  bulbs,  35c  each;  6 for  $1.85,  post- 
paid. 


paid. 

Pn-i...,  U t : Produce  large  flowers  with  curled  petals.  No  doubt 

UiaCLllo  the  most  delicate  of  all  Dahlia  types. 

Countess  of  Lonsdale  No.  2210— A beautiful  rich  salmon  color. 

Flora  No.  2211 — Large  pure  white  flowers. 

Golden  Gate  No.  2212 — Enormous  flowers  of  a golden  yellow  color. 
Prices:  30c  each,  postpaid.  No.  2213 — One  each  of  above  varieties, 
85c,  postpaid. 

Paeony  Flowered  Dahlias — 

Produce  flowers  of  enormous  size.  Double  and 
resembling  the  paeony  very  much,  hence  the  name. 

Lovely  and  admired  type. 

Mrs.  Chas.  L.  Seybold  No.  2215 — Crimson- 
pink  with  each  petal  tipped  with  white. 

Prairie  Fire  No.  2216 — Beautiful  fiery  scarlet 
color. 

Queen  Wilhelmina  No.  2217 — Extra  fine 
pure  white. 

Prices:  30c  each,  postpaid.  No.  2218 — One 
of  each  variety  for  85c,  postpaid. 

Reuter’s  Superfine  Gladiolus 

(See  description  on  page  48.) 

America  No.  2220 — 8c  each;  34  doz.,  45c; 

1 doz.,  80c;  100  for  $5.50,  postpaid. 

Columbia  No.  2223 — 10c  each;  34  doz., 

65c;  1 doz.,  $1.00;  100  for  $7.00,  postpaid. 

Glory  of  Holland  No.  2226 — 12c  each; 

34  doz.,  65c ; 1 doz.,  $1.20;  100  for  $9.00,  post- 
paid. 

Halley  No.  2228 — 10c  each;  34  doz.,  55c; 

1 doz.,  $1.00;  100  for  $7.00,  postpaid. 

Baron  Hulot  No.  2232 — 12c  each;  34  doz., 

55c;  1 doz.,  $1.20;  100  for  $9.00,  postpaid. 

Mrs.  Francis  King  No.  2236 — 8c  each; 

34  doz.,  46c;  1 doz.,  80c ; 100  for  $5.50,  postpaid. 

Klondyke  No.  2240 — 10c  each;  34  doz.,  65c; 

1 doz.,  $1.00;  100  for  $7.00,  postpaid. 

Mrs.  Frank  Pendleton  No.  2243 — 12c 
each;  34  doz.,  65c;  1 doz.,  $1.20;  10O  for  $9.00, 
postpaid. 

Niagara  No.  2246 — 12c  each;  34  doz.,  65c; 

1 doz.,  $1.20;  100  for  $9.00,  postpaid. 

Princeps  No.  2250 — 12c  each;  34  doz.,  65C; 

1 doz.,  $1.20;  100  for  $9.00,  postpaid. 


Reuter’s  Genuine  Easter  Lilies— MldonnT  lVeou*- 

bon  Lily,  St.  Joseph’s  Lily  and  many  other  names.  We  supply  the  genuine  Creole 
stock  grown  in  our  own  nursery. 

Prices:  No.  2275 — Fine  started  stock,  40c  each,  postpaid. 

Madpira  Vinp No.  2282 — Rapid  growing  and  popular  vine  with  long 

a,  i uic  hanging  clusters  of  small,  fragrant  white  flowers. 

Prices:  15c  each,  12  for  $1.50,  postpaid. 

rr,  , |->p|-ncp« Mexican  Everblooming  — 

1 UOtlWCa  No.  2295 — Single  flowering 
and  the  best  suited  for  the  South.  Very  popular 
and  easily  grown  with  large  flower  spikes  thickly 
set  with  pure  white  flowers.  They  are  excellent 
cut  flowers  well  suited  for  house  decoration.  In 
the  garden,  they  are  fine  for  planting  before  shrubs 
or  in  borders. 

Prices:  10c  each;  34  doz.,  60c;  1 doz.,  90c; 
100  for  $6.50,  postpaid. 

Zephyranthes  — iK,  th^co^fa 

in  habits  but  not  night-blooming.  Well  suited  for 
the  South.  In  the  garden  they  may  be  used  for 
edging  purposes  or  for  planting  in  borders.  Also 
fine  for  growing  in  pots,  allowing  from  6 to  8 bulbs 
to  each  pot. 

Rosea  No.  2298 — Beautiful  clear  rose. 
Candida  No.  2300 — Pure  white  flowers. 
Prices  for  both:  5c  each;  J4  doz.,  26cj 
1 doz.,  45C;  100  for  $3.00,  postpaid. 


Types  of  Dahlias 


French  and  Dutch 
Flowering  Bulbs 

If  you  should  not  receive  a copy  of  our 
Special  Bulb  Price  List  in  Fall,  do  not  fail  to 
write  us  for  one.  We  have  a large  assortment  of 
selected  stock  of  Narcissus,  Chinese  Sacred 
Lilies,  Tulips,  Hyacinths,  Freesias,  Crocus, 
Jonquils,  etc. 


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10  NAMED  VARIETIES  FOR  $1.00,  POSTPAID 


10  NAMED  VARIETIES  FOR  $1.00,  POSTPAID 


Illustrated  in  Natural  Colors  on  Back  Cover  Page 
of  this  Catalog. 

Here  is  a collection  of  Gladioli,  the  finest  and  most 
remarkable  bargain  collection  that  has  ever  been  offered 
in  the  South.  This  collection  consists  of  the  following 
named  varieties,  all  selected  bulbs: 

America — Highly  prized  variety  with  large,  soft, 
lavender-pink  flowers. 

Columbia — Light  orange-scarlet  pencilled  with  pur- 
plish-red. 

Glory  of  Holland  — Strong  grower  with  large,  pure 
white  flowers. 


Halley — Delicate  salmon-pink,  turning  a little  lighter 
in  the  throat. 

Baron-Hulot — Flowers  are  ofarichpurple-violetcolor. 

Mrs.  Francis  King  — Conspicuous  flowing  light  scarlet  color. 

Klondyke-— Light-yellow  blotched  with  crimson-maroon  in 
the  throat. 

Mrs.  Frank  Pendleton  — Immense  flowers  of  a beautiful 
flushed  salmon-pink  color  with  brilliant  carmine  blotches  in 
the  threat. 

Niagara  — Cream-yellow  with  lower  petals  turning  to  canary 
yellow.  Throat  blotched  with  carmine. 

Princeps  — Large  wide  open  flowers  of  a scarlet  color  with 
white  stripes  in  the  throat. 

Don't  fail  to  include  this  wonderful  collection  of  bulbs  in  your  order. 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  PLANTS  for  Home  and 


Garden 


OUR  LIABILITY — We  exercise  all  possible  care  to  have  stock  well  rooted,  well  grown,  healthy,  true-to- 
name,  properly  packed  and  shipped  according  to  instructions.  It  is,  however,  mutually  agreed  between  the  pur- 
chaser and  ourselves  that  our  liability  under  the  foregoing  is  limited  in  the  amount  to  original  price  received.  No 
guarantee  expressed  or  implied  that  plants  will  live  or  grow. 

SHIPMENTS— Unless  otherwise  instructed,  orders  received  during  the  shipping  season  will  be  forwarded 
as  soon  after  receipt  as  possible,  depending  upon  weather  conditions.  Orders  without  shipping  instructions  will 
be  shipped  as  we  believe  is  safest,  cheapest  and  best  for  our  customers’  interest.  Should  shipment  be  ordered  by 
freight,  and  we  find  that  express  rates  for  the  size  package  is  nearly  or  quite  as  cheap,  we  will  forward  by  express. 

SHIPMENTS  AT  PURCHASER’S  RISK — Our  responsibility  ceases  when  we  deliver  the  plants  to  for- 
warding company.  Claims  for  loss  or  damage  must  be  made  to  them.  We  will,  however,  trace,  if  requested,  and 
use  every  means  at  our  command  to  secure  prompt  delivery,  and  recovery  in  case  of  damage  or  loss. 

SPECIAL  NOTICE — Each  and  every  plant  or  tree  is  thoroughly  fumigated  before  leaving  our  nurseries, 
is  free  from  all  fungus  diseases,  and  bears  an  inspection  certificate  to  that  effect  issued  by  the  Department  of 
Agriculture  of  Louisiana.  You  may  feel  assured  of  receiving  clean,  healthy  stock. 

TO  FLORIDA  CUSTOMERS:  Because  of  State  Regulations  I am  not  permitted  to  ship  plants  into  the 
State  of  Florida  and  regret  that  I cannot  accept  any  plant  orders  for  Florida  delivery.  I hope  to  be  favored  with 
your  orders  for  Seeds,  Insecticides,  Tools,  etc. 


FLOWERING  AND  ORNAMENTAL  SHRUBS 


(Rose  of  Sharon)— Splendid  flowering  shrubs  bearing  a profusion  of  single  or  double  flowers. 
They  also  make  very  pretty  and  desirable  hedge  plants.  I carry  in  stock  double  white,  pink  and 
hite,  pink  and  purple.  Good  strong  plants,  65c  and  $1.00  each,  postpaid. 

The  plant  has  large  tropical 


Althea 

purple,  and  single  w! 

TiriitSmcjneitl .(Angel's  Trumpet) — Grows  easily  and  blooms  freely. 

DI  u6llldllala  leaves,  which  gives  a fine  tropical  effect  to  the  garden. 

Good  strong  plants,  75c  and  $1.00  each,  postpaid. 

RiirlHIpid .(Butterfly  Bush) — The  flower  racemes  are  composed  of  many  little  blossoms  in  the  shape 

DUUlUcUl  and  color  of  lilac.  They  have  created  a sensation  wherever  grown.  This  plant  is  called  the 

Butterfly  Bush  on  account  of  the  apparent  preference  these  insects  have  for  it. 

Strong  plants,  45c  each;  extra  strong  plants,  75c  each,  postpaid. 


Althea 


f'innnipu ..An  evergreen  with  leathery  leaves  and  beautiful  fragrant  double  flowers.  We  can  supply  white,  red,  pink  and  variegated  colors. 

apuiutd  The  plants  are  pot-grown  and  will  be  delivered  from  5-inch  pots. 

Prices:  12  to  15  inches  high,  $2.50;  15  to  18  inches  high,  $3.25  each,  postpaid. 

PrortP  Mvrtlp One  of  the  most  beautiful  flowering  shrubs  we  know  of,  and  a real  southerner.  It  is  a very  vigorous  grower  and  blooms  profusely,  bearing 

ePc  iXiyi  large  panicles  of  flowers  in  different  colors.  We  can  supply  white,  pink,  crimson  and  lavender. 

Prices:  White,  budded  stock,  3 to  4 feet,  $1.00;  4 to  6 feet,  $1.26  each.  Other  colors,  3 to  4 feet,  75c  each;  4 to  5 feet,  $1.00  each;  5 to  6 feet,  $1.50  each. 

FlPllt-zifl (Pride  of  Rochester) — A very  showy  shrub,  particularly  valuable  on  account  of  Its  compact  growth,  luxuriant  foliage  and  free  flowering  qualities. 

ISdU-Islcx  Large  double  white  flowers  with  a slight  tinge  of  pink  on  the  under  side  of  the  petals. 

Strong  plants,  45c  each;  extra  strong  plants,  65c  each,  postpaid. 


NEW  FRENCH  HYDRANGEAS 

Important — Blue-flowering  Hydrangeas  are  developed  from  pink-flowering,  and  will  turn  blue  when  planted  in  any  soil  that  contains  the  ordinary  quantity  of 
iron.  If  the  flowers  turn  out  to  be  pink,  it  is  because  the  soil  is  lacking  in  iron,  and  it  will  be  necessary  to  give  a supply  of  alum  or  a watering  two  or  three  times  a week 
with  iron-water  in  order  to  make  the  flowers  turn  blue.  Iron-water  may  be  made  very  easily  by  putting  a piece  of  old  rusty  iron  in  a bucket  with  water  and  let  it  stand 
for  a day  or  two. 

Mousseline — The  famous  blue-flowered  Hydrangea.  The  best  of  all  the  blue  varieties. 

Mme.  E.  Mouillere — This  has  been  the  favorite  white  variety:  very  free  flowering. 

Radiant — Very  carmine  in  color,  quite  distinct. 

Hills  of  Snow — The  most  valuable  hardy  shrub  ever  introduced.  It  makes  a perfectly  round  symmetrical  bush  that  is  covered  all  summer  with  handsome,  large, 
pure  white  flowers. 

Otaska — A strong,  vigorous  growing  variety,  producing  large  masses  of  deep  blue  flowers. 

I offer  the  above  Hydranges,  pot-grown  plants,  blooming  sizes:  Strong  plants,  65c  each;  extra  strong  plants,  85c  each;  large  heavy  plants  of  extra  size, 
$1.25  each,  postpaid  or  prepaid.  Collection  of  one  each  of  the  above  five  varieties,  $2.75,  postpaid. 


AS The  Jaslnines  are  amongst  the  prettiest  and  most  fragrant  of  our  southern  shrubs  and  ought  to  find  a place  in  every  garden.  I have  the  following 

«J  <aoill±±J.C»  varieties:  Confederate  or  Mayalan — A strong  climbing  variety,  flowers  very  fragrant.  Cape  Jasmine — The  double  pure  white  flowers  are 
delightfully  fragrant.  This  variety  is  known  to  a great  many  as  the  Gardenia.  Grand  Duke  of  Tuscany — A magnificent  plant  with  large,  double,  creamy  white  flowers 
with  a delicious  fragrance.  Maid  of  Orleans — This  variety  certainly  ought  to  be  grown  by  everyone.  The  flowers  are  large,  double  waxy-white  and  delightfully 
scented.  Night-blooming — Very  free  flowering  and  fragrant  at  night.  Yellow — Also  known  as  the  Caroline  Jasmine.  This  is  a graceful,  slender  and  rapid  growing 
climber.  An  evergreen  with  dark  green  leaves  and  yellow  flowers  which  are  deliciously  fragrant. 

Prices  of  above  Jasmines:  Good  plants,  45c  each;  strong  plants,  75c  each;  extra  strong  plants,  $1.00  each,  postpaid.  Special:  One  each  of  the 
above  six  varieties,  good  plants  at  $2.00,  postpaid. 


Hydrangea 


Magnolia  Fuscata— shrub)-  The 

flowers  of  a brownish-yellow  are  highly  fragrant 
with  a strong  banana  odor;  it  carries  its  broad 
leaved  foliage  all  the  year  round. 

Each,  $1.00,  $1.50  and  $2.00,  prepaid. 


.An  evergreen  flowering  shrub 
'with  long,  narrow  leaves  and 
bright,  showy  flowers  produced  in  great  profusion. 
We  can  supply  white,  pink  and  red  colors. 

Prices:  75c,  $1.00  and  $1.50  each,  post- 
paid, depending  upon  size. 

Oleo  F ragrans— isv^rey 

ering  shrub  with  bright,  glossy  foliage  and  small 
white  sweetly  scented  flower. 

Strong  plants,  85c  each;  extra  strong 
plants,  $1.25  each,  postpaid  or  prepaid.  Extra 
big  bushy  stock,  $1.75  each,  prepaid. 


Oleanders 


^nirflPd  Anthony  Waterer  — A thick 

dwarf  growing  variety,  with  foli- 
age in  various  shades  of  yellow,  red  and  dark 
green.  The  dark  crimson  flowers  are  borne  in 
great  profusion  throughout  the  entire  summer. 

Strong  plants,  45c  each;  extra  strong 
plants  65c  each,  postpaid. 

Van  Houttei — One  of  the  best  Spiraeas,  pro- 
ducing pretty  white  flowers  in  clusters. 

Strong  plants,  45c  each,  postpaid;  large 
plants  65c  each,  postpaid. 

WfiicSrfalici  -A-  dwarf  compact  grower  with 

VV  clgclla  very  light  green  foliage.  Bears 
its  white  flowers  in  great  profusion. 

Strong  plants,  45c  each;  extra  strong 
plants  65c  each,  postpaid. 


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HARDY  CLIMBING  VINES 

AMPELOPSIS — Veitchii  (Boston  Ivy) — One  of  the 

best  climbers  known  for  quickly  covering  unsightly 
walls  or  other  objects. 

Prices:  Good  young  plants,  35c  each;  extra 
strong  plants,  60c  each,  postpaid. 

Quinquefolia — Virginia  Creeper — Very  similar  to 
the  foregoing,  with  rich  colored  foliage,  like  the  other 
variety  changing  in  autumn  to  a bright  red. 

Prices:  Good  young  plants,  35c  each;  extra 
strong  plants,  60c  each,  postpaid. 

ANTIGONON  LEPTOPUS—  (Rosa  Montana, 

Mountain  Rose  or  Queen’s  Wreath) — One  of  the 
most  beautiful  vines  for  the  South.  Blooms  in  Septem- 
ber or  October  and  the  large  racemes  of  coral-red  flowers 
very  often  cover  the  whole  plant.  They  will  be  killed 
down  by  the  frost,  but  come  up  from  the  ground  again 
the  next  spring.  If  you- want  a vine  for  your  porch, 
you  ought  to  try  this  admired  variety. 

Prices:  Good  young  plants,  35c  each;  extra 
strong  plants,  60c  each,  postpaid. 

BIGNONIA — Laurifolia  (Trumpet  Vine) — A 
beautiful  vine  for  growing  on  porches,  trellis,  etc.  It 
has  pretty  glossy  foliage  and  flowers  of  a nice  lavender 
color. 

Prices:  65c,  $1.00  and  $1.25  each,  postpaid. 

Tweediana — A very  hardy  climber,  producing  early  in  the 
season,  an  abundance  of 'bright  yellow  flowers. 

Prices:  Good  young  plants,  45c  each;  extra  strong 
plants,  65c  each,  postpaid. 

BOUGAINVILLEA — (Japanese  Paper  Vine) — Gorgeous  Magenta 
red,  paper-like  flowers  which  last  well.  A very  strong  grower  and  quickly 
reaches  a great  height.  With  care  in  pruning  this  plant  can  also  be  grown  as 
a bush. 

Honeysuckle  Prices:  Good  young  plants,  50c  each;  extra  strong  plants,  75c 

each,  postpaid. 

CLEMATIS — Paniculata — (Virgin’s  Bower).  A most  desirable  climber  which,  in  the  late  summer  and 
fall,  is  one  mass  of  small  lovely  flowers  with  a delicious  fragrance. 

Each,  40c,  65c  and  85c,  postpaid. 

Jackmanii — One  of  the  most  popular  varieties  of  Clematis,  bears  immense  flowers  of  a dark  rich  purple. 

Each,  $1.00,  postpaid. 

Henrii — Similar  to  the  foregoing  except  in  color  of  flower.  This  one  bears  flowers  of  a creamy-white  color. 

Each,  $1.00,  postpaid. 

Coccinea — Another  large  flowering  variety  of  Clematis,  bearing  profusely,  flowers  of  a bright  scarlet. 

Each,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


How  to  Keep  Plants  Healthy 

To  keep  plants  in  a thoroughly  clean  and  thrifty 
condition,  insects  and  fungus  diseases  should  be 
attacked  the  moment  they  are  discovered.  On 
Page  70  you  will  find  a complete  assortment  of 
Insecticides,  each  one  for  a special  purpose. 


ENGLISH  IVY — An  invaluable  plant  for  covering  brick  and  stone  walls  and  houses.  Self-clinging.  Does  best  in  a slightly  shaded  situation. 

Each,  35c;  $3.50  per  doz.;  extra  strong  plants,  each  60c;  $6.00  per  doz.,  postpaid. 

FICUS  REPENS — -A  gem  for  covering  walls,  stone  pillars  or  other  masonry.  Clings  very  closely  and  requires  no  training.  Evergreen  and  hardy. 

Each,  30c;  $3.00  per  doz.;  extra  strong  plants,  50c  each;  $5.00  per  doz.,  postpaid. 

HONEYSUCKLE — Hall’s  Japan — No  vine  will  make  as  dense  a covering  for  trellis,  porch  or  for  hiding  unsightly  buildings  as  the  honeysuckle.  This  variety 
has  dark  green,  glossy  foliage,  the  flowers  are  white  and  buff  and  are  very  highly  scented. 

Each,  35c  and  50c,  postpaid. 

Coral  Red — A very  rapid  growing  variety,  with  bright  red  trumpet-shaped  flowers. 

Each,  50c,  postpaid. 

IPOMEA — Leari  (Blue  Moon-flower)  — A handsome  climber  with  large  deep  blue  flowers.  Makes  a beautiful  porch  climber,  giving  a dense  shade  as  well 
as  being  ornamental.  Each,  25c  and  45c,  postpaid. 


Noctiflora  (White  Moon-flower) — The  large  snow-white 
blooms  sometimes  measure  6 inches  across.  Good  pendent  to 
the  blue. 

Each,  25c  and  45c,  postpaid. 

PASSION-FLOWER — Hardy  climber  of  rapid  growth  and 
very  attractive  when  covered  with  large,  handsome  flowers. 

Each,  25c  and  45c,  postpaid. 

WISTERIA — Magnificent  strong  growing  vine,  perfectly 
hardy,  the  flowers  are  borne  in  large,  pointed  clusters  in  the  early 
spring.  I have  both  the  white  and  purple  varieties. 

Each,  65c,  85c  and  $1.00,  prepaid.  Extra  heavy  plants, 
$1.75,  prepaid. 


'C''\7"r'Tj  T7'T?'\rQ  All  stocks  are  priced  accord- 

L ' IA\VJ  jng  to  size,  age  and  quality. 

Customers  pay  transportation  charges  unless  otherwise 
specified. 

ARBOR-VITAE — American — A tall  growing  sort  splendid 
for  lawns,  hedges,  screens,  masses,  etc. 

Green — Globe-shaped.  Foliage  light  green,  habit  compact 
and  dwarf. 

Prices:  85c,  $1.25,  $1.75,  $2.50  each,  according  to  size. 

Golden — Beautiful  compact  growing  evergreen  of  very 
uniform  growth. 

Prices:  $1.00,  $1.50,  $2.50  each. 

BAMBOO  JAPANESE — (Tall  and  Dwarf) — Very  at- 
tractive plants,  useful  for  ornaments  about  the  house.  The  tall 
variety  is  especially  adapted  for  screens,  wind-breaks  or  hedges, 
etc. 

Prices:  65c,  $1.00  each. 

CEDRUS  DEODARA — Also  known  as  the  Himalaya 
Cedar.  This  is  one  of  the  finest  ornamental  trees  for  the  South, 
and  stands  undoubtedly  at  the  head  of  its  class. 

Prices:  From  4-inch  pots,  $1.00  each;  from  5-inch 
pots,  $1.75  each,  postpaid. 

BOXWOODS — (Buxus  Japonicus) — Beautiful  ornamen- 
tal evergreen  shrubs  with  light  green  glossy  foliage.  The  small 
sizes  are  fine  for  bordering  walks  or  for  cemeteries  while  the 
larger  sizes  are  of  great  value  for  planting  in  pots  in  front  of  the 
house.  Can  be  trimmed  into  any  shape  desired. 

Prices:  6 to  8 inches,  45c  each;  10  to  12  inches,  75c 
each;  12  to  15  inches,  $1.00  each;  15  to  20  inches,  $1.60 
each,  postpaid. 


Clematis  Paniculata 


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PI  Ct  r»  to Privet  Amoor  River — This  is  probably  the  best  all  around 

1 Hedge  Plant.  Unless  there  is  exceptionally  cold  weather 

during  the  winter,  it  will  retain  its  bright  green  foliage  the  entire  year.  It  can  be  trimmed 
into  almost  any  shape  at  any  season.  A rapid  grower,  thriving  well  in  any  soil. 

Prices:  18  to  24  inches,  $1.75  per  doz.,  $12.50  per  100;  24  to  36  inches,  $2.35 
per  doz.,  $16.00  per  100;  36  to  48  inches,  $3.00  per  doz.,  $22.00  per  100,  postpaid  or 
prepaid.  In  lots  of  500  or  more,  write  for  speciad  prices. 

The  last  named  sizes  are  two  to  three  years  old  stock,  and  will  make  immediate  hedge. 
If  quick  results  are  required,  order  these  sizes.  Privet  Amoor  River  should  be  planted 
about  18  inches  apart. 

Plumbago — Nothing  could  be  more  attractive  or  showy  than  a hedge  of  Plumbago. 
They  produce  freely  throughout  the  entire  summer  and  fall  months  large  trusses  of  bright 
blue  flowers.  This  plant  in  our  latitude  is  quite  hardy,  though  farther  north,  they  require 
winter  protection.  I know  of  some  Plumbago  hedges  in  New  Orleans  that  withstood  our 
past  severe  winters  in  a most  remarkable  manner  without  any  protection.  The  tops  were 
killed  back  but  when  the  warm  spring  weather  came  they  started  fresh  from  the  roots  and 
now  look  prettier  than  they  were  before. 

Prices:  Young  plants,  20c  each;  1 doz.,  $2.00.  Large  plants,  35c  each;  1 doz., 
$3.50,  postpaid  or  prepaid. 

TTprn  e .These  wonderful  plants  which  do  so  well  in  the  South  cannot  be  too  strongly 

r “S  recommended  and  every  home  ought  to  have  at  least  a few  of  them.  Grown 
in  pots  or  boxes  and  placed  in  a half-shaded  spot  on  your  porch,  they  will  make  a nice 
appearance.  They  are  very  easy  to  grow,  but  they  should  have  a good  soil  and  good 
drainage.  Lack  of  drainage  and  too  much  watering  will,  in  the  course  of  time,  make 
the  soil  sour  which  will  cause  withering  of  the  leaves.  Fill  your  pots  or  boxes  with  enough 
charcoal  to  cover  the  bottom  and  if  your  soil  is  clay,  mix  it  with  a little  mashed  charcoal. 
Be  careful  with  your  watering,  keep  the  soil  moist  but  not  too  wet.  These  are  the  most 
important  rules  in  growing  ferns,  and  by  following  them,  good  results  will  be  obtained. 


T>/^'vrp'  TV/ffj'  AT  's  a S°°d  fertilizer  for  Ferns.  When  you  prepare  the  soil  for 
" IVlR/rVAv  p0ts,  mix  it  with  about  one  or  two  teaspoonfuls  of  Bone 
Meal  to  each  pot.  If  you  have  some  ferns  already  planted,  you  might  apply  Bone  Meal 
at  the  same  rate,  mixing  it  in  the  surface  soil  of  your  pots  and  water  it  down.  Prices : 
Not  prepaid,  5-lb.  pkg.  (mailing  weight,  6 lbs.),  60c;  10-lb.  pkg.  (mailing 
weight,  11  lbs.),  75c;  25-lb.  bag,  $1.25;  50-lb.  bag,  $2.00;  100-lb.  bag,  $3.75. 


Boston — This  is  a standard  and  very  popular  variety  here  in  the  South.  It  pro- 
duces long  graceful  fronds.  Can  be  planted  under  shade  trees  during  the  summer  and 
may  be  used  as  a house  plant  during  the  winter.  Our  stock  of  this  admired  fern  is  excep- 
tionally fine  and  we  do  not  think  it  possible  to  get  better  anywhere. 

Roosevelt — This  type  of  fern  is  similar  to  the  Boston,  but  the  head  fronds  are  broader 
and  more  heavy,  while  the  miniature  fronds  are  divided  and  often  overlapping  each  other. 
The  whole  plant  has  a more  massive  and  symmetrical,  and  also  a more  graceful  appearance 
than  the  Boston. 

Smithii — This  beautiful  fern  is  a wonderfully  distinct  sort  and  does  not  in  any  way 
revert  back  in  shape  to  the  Boston.  It  is  unquestionably  the  finest  of  all  the  cut  ferns. 

Superbissima — (Fluffy  Ruffles).  One  of  our  prettiest  ferns.  The  foliage  is  a darker 
green  than  any  other  fern,  and  the  fronds  are  irregular,  hence  the  name. 

Sword — Has  long,  somewhat  stiffer  fronds  which  give  the  plant  a more  upright 
growth.  A very  fine  fern  for  growing  under  palms  and  other  shady  places  in  the  garden. 

Whitmanii — (Ostrich  Plume).  Nice  fern  with  very  finely  cut  fronds.  A luxuriant 
grower  of  a compact  drooping  form. 

Teddy,  Jr. — This  is  a dwarf  growing  fern  of  the  Roosevelt  type.  It  is  a splendid 
compact  variety  of  bushy  growth.  Best  of  its  type. 

Piersonii— Grows  very  tall  like  the  Boston  but  leaves  are  cut  like  Whitmanii.  Very 
robust  variety,  easily  grown.  An  old  favorite. 

Prices:  Fine  young  plants  from  2J^-inch  pots,  20c  each;  from  4-inch  pots, 
35c  each;  larger  plants  from  6-inch  pots,  75c  each;  large  plants  from  6-inch  pots, 
$1.26  each;  extra  strong  plants  from  8-inch  pots,  $2.25  each,  postpaid  or  prepaid. 
Collection  of  one  each  of  above  eight  varieties,  nice  young  plants,  $1.15,  postpaid. 


H/foidnn  TTn Vo*. Jot-loo Cuneatum — A small  leaved  dark  green  fern, 

IVlalUcIl  mclir  V allCllcs  old-fashioned  but  still  in  great  demand. 

Hybridum — One  of  the  best  and  hardiest  Maiden  Hair  Ferns  for  general  purposes. 

Croweanum — This  is  an  improved  variety  of  the  Maiden  Hair  family  producing 
larger  leaflets  than  most  of  the  other  varieties. 

Capillus  Vernis — One  of  the  hardiest  Maiden  Hair  Ferns.  Can  be  grown  very  suc- 
cessfully out-doors  in  our  Southern  climate. 

O’Brien — Resembles  Capillus  Vernis,  but  of  a much  taller  growth.  A remarkable 
and  vigorous  grower.  If  you  have  been  unsuccessful  with  the  other  Maiden  Hair  varieties, 
we  would  suggest  that  you  give  this  variety  a trial. 

Prices:  Fine  young  plants,  35c  and  60c  each;  larger  plants,  $1.00  each;  extra 
strong  plants,  $1.50  each,  postpaid.  Collection  of  above  five  varieties,  fine  young 
plants,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

Farleyense — The  most  beautiful  and  admired  Maiden  Hair  Fern  in  existence.  It  is 
stronger  and  more  robust  than  the  other  varieties  of  the  Maiden  Flair  Ferns,  and  is  in  no 
way  difficult  to  grow.  All  lovers  of  ferns  should  have  at  least  one  of  these  magnificent 
ferns. 

Prices:  Strong  plants  only  $1.00,  $1.50  and  $2.00  each,  postpaid. 

Special  Note:  We  are  large  growers  of  ferns,  and  have  an  extensive  assortment  of 
beautiful  specimens  of  practically  all  ferns — wonderful  stocks. 

Prices:  By  express  collect,  $2.50,  $3.00,  $3.50  and  $4.60  each. 

Aonuradne Plumosus  Nanus  (Lace  Fern) — This  is  an  excellent  plant  for 

/Y5>p<lJ.  agUS  home  decoration,  producing  very  finely  cut  foliage  of  a fresh  green 
color.  It  is  valuable  for  cutting  or  making  bouquets.  The  plant  should  be  kept  well 
watered  and  should  not  be  exposed  to  the  strong  sun,  as  the  fine  foliage  will  wither  easily. 

Prices:  Fine  young  plants,  20c  each;  larger  plants,  35c  each;  extra  strong 
plants  75c  each,  postpaid. 

Plumosus  (Climbing) — This  variety  produces  foliage  similar  to  the  foregoing,  but  it  is 
a true  climber.  It  can  be  grown  out-doors  in  a shady  place,  but  should  be  protected  against 
serious  cold  during  the  winter  months. 

Prices:  Delivered  from  4-inch  pots,  85c  each;  from  5-inch  pots,  $1.25  each, 
postpaid. 

Sprengerii — One  of  the  best  and  hardiest  plants.  It  produces  beautiful  long  loose 
tendrils  which  under  the  right  treatment  easily  reach  a length  of  6 feet  or  more.  Like  the 
former,  do  best  in  a shady  position.  Splendid  for  growing  in  pots,  hanging  baskets,  porch 
and  window  boxes. 

Prices:  Fine  young  plants,  20c  each;  larger  plants,  35c  each;  extra  strong 
plants,  75c  each,  postpaid. 

A . Trnn A raPid  growing  and  very  handsome  fern. 

A-Ubtraildll  lice  Prices:  Fine  young  plants,  $1.00  each;  strong 
plants,  $1.60  each;  extra  strong  plants,  $2.00  each,  postpaid. 


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CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Miscellaneous  Plants  for  Southern  Homes 


Rubber  Plant— Si  oiSS 

Rubber  Plant  and  a general  favorite  for 
house  growing.  Can  also  be  grown  out- 
doors here  in  the  South.  It  produces  large 
dark  green,  thick  skinned,  glossy  leaves. 

Prices:  8 to  10  inches,  75c  each;  18 
to  20 inches,  $1.00  each;  24  to  30  inches, 

$1:75  each,  postpaid  or  prepaid. 

Euphorbia—  ^ho^s^- A very 

curious  and  remarkable  plant.  It  is  a 
strong  grower  and  can  be  trained  into  any 
desired  form.  Bears  bright  scarlet  flow- 
ers of  a rare  and  startling  beauty.  It  is 
said  that  it  was  from  this  plant  that  the 
Crown  of  Thorns  worn  by  our  Savior  was 
made,  hence  the  name. 

Prices:  35c,  60c,  and  85c,  each, 
postpaid. 

I \«.r|  on  o Fragrans  Produces 

abdclla  iong  narrow,  graceful 
leaves  and  stands  exposure  to  the  sun.  It 
is  no  doubt  the  finest  plant  that  could  be 
used  as  a centerpiece  for  vases,  beds,  etc. 

Terminals — This  is  another  good 
Dracaena,  producing  leaves  similar  to  the 
foregoing  in  shape,  but  of  a rich  crimson 
color. 

Prices:  75c,  $1.00,  and  $1.50 

each,  postpaid. 

Cri d — ,^i^®r  Plant)-  Also 
oallocl  Vltl known  as  the  Zebra 
Plant.  Leaves  are  beautifully  striped 
crosswise  with  white  variegations.  Can 
be  grown  either  in  sunlight  or  in  dark 
parts  of  the  room  and  stands  dust  and 
drying  out  without  damage.  Prices:  35c, 

50c,  and  85c  each,  postpaid. 

BEST  PALMS  FOR  OUTDOOR  PLANTING 

Sabal  Black  Bumeania — Dwarf  growing,  very  hardy  palm,  does  exception- 
ally well  in  the  South,  especially  South  Texas.  Extremely  hardy. 

Phoenix  Canariensis — (Canary  Island  Date  Palm) — No  other  Palm  is  used 
so  extensively  as  this  beautiful  variety.  It  is  hardy,  of  a remarkably  rapid  growth 
and  can  reach  a considerable  size  here  in  the  South.  Produces  large  graceful 
recurved  leaves. 

Washingtonia  Robusta — This  is  probably  the  hardiest  Palm  for  out-doors. 
It  is  a great  favorite  for  street  and  lawn  planting.  The  leaves  are  large,  fan- 
shaped and  of  deep  green  color. 

Cycus — (Sago  Palm) — A dwarf  growing  palm,  exceptionally  fine  for  lawn 
planting.  The  leaves  are  about  3 feet  long,  cut  like  the  Phoenix  Canariensis,  but 
stiff  and  only  about  6 to  8 inches  broad.  They  are  of  a very  dark,  glossy  green 
color,  very  thick  skinned.  The  leaves  are  used  extensively  for  decorative  purposes. 

Latania  Borbonica — (African  Fan  Palm) — This  is  a very  well-known 
variety.  The  leaves  are  large,  fan-shaped  and  of  a bright  green  color. 

Prices:  Young  plants,  35c  and  60c  each,  postpaid.  Strong  plants, 
$1.00  and  $1.75  each,  postpaid.  By  express  collect,  extra  strong  plants, 
wonderful  specimens  for  immediate  effect,  $2.25  and  $4.50  each.  These 
are  nice  shapely  plants.  Good  values.  Collection  of  above  5 varieties,  nice 
young  plants,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

FINEST  PALMS  FOR  INDOOR  PLANTING 


Rubra — This  is  a very  free-bloomer, 
producing  large  double  red  flowers.  An 
excellent  variety. 

Grandiflorus — Rich,  glossy,  cut- 
leaved foliage  and  scarlet  crimson  flowers, 
literally  cover  the  plant. 

Carminiatus  Perfectus — Fullround 
flowers  of  perfect  shape.  The  color  is  a rich 
soft  carmine-rose  with  deep  crimson  eye. 

Versicolor— An  immense  flowering 
variety  combining  all  the  colors  of  the 
Hibiscus  Family. 

Prices  for  Hibiscus:  36c  each; 
extra  large  plants,  ready  to  bloom, 
75c  and  $1.00  each,  postpaid.  Col- 
lection of  6 young  plants,  $1.50,  post- 
paid. 

Poinsettia — £> 

has  gained  great  popularity  because  of  its 
decorative  purposes  at  Christmas  time. 
It  produces  very  large  conspicuous  flowers 
in  red  and  pink  colors. 

Prices:  Red,  45c,  75c,  and  $1.00, 
each,  postpaid.  Pink,  85c,  $1.50  and 
$2.00  each,  postpaid. 

Heliotrope  — Jrhee 

plants  on  account  of  their  delightful  odor. 
The  flowers  come  in  white  and  blue  colors, 
both  of  which  we  can  supply.  It  is  an 
excellent  plant  for  bedding  purposes  or 
for  growing  in  pots. 

Prices:  20c,  45c,  and  66c  each, 
postpaid,  according  to  size. 

T nntctna  .Bush— Strong  bed- 

J-zUlllUlld.  ding,  basket  and  box 
plant  that  is  becoming  more  popular  every 
year.  It  produces  flowers  in  white,  pink, 
red  and  yellow  shades,  and  blooms  con- 
tinuously from  early  summer  until  cut  down  by  frost.  Prices:  20c,  45c,  and  65c 
each,  postpaid,  according  to  size. 

Weeping — Fine  and  popular  plant  for  hanging  baskets,  porch  boxes,  vases, 
etc.  It  has  a graceful  drooping  habit,  is  a continuous  bloomer  producing  flowers 
of  a delicate  rose  lilac  color  borne  in  clusters  freely  all  over  the  plant. 

Prices:  20c  and  45c  each  according  to  size,  postpaid. 

Lemon  VcrbctlS firiiage3™^  *S  notec*  for  *ts  delightfully  fragrant 

Prices:  25c  and  45c  each,  according  to  size,  postpaid. 

F1oWP1*infS  RpfSfitliflS Very  admired  plants  of  great  beauty.  The 

i iUYVcimg  ucguiuns  flowers,  which  appear  in  different  shades  of 
white,  pink  and  red,  literally  cover  the  plant.  A begonia  at  the  height  of  its 
blooming,  is  certainly  a sight  well  worth  seeing. 

Gracillis  Luminosa — This  is  a favorite,  producing  an  abundance  of  deep 
rose  flowers.  _ The  foliage  is  of  a glossy  green  color  shaded  deep  brown. 

Gracillis  Luminosa— (Pink) — Similar  in  growth  and  habits  to  the  fore- 
going, except  m color.  It  is  a grand  new  pink  variety  that  has  no  equal. 

Gloire  de  Chattelaine — This  is  a continuous  bloomer  producing  pretty 
bright  pink  flowers. 

Rubra — The  flowers  are  borne  in  massive  clusters  and  are  of  a scarlet  rose  color. 
Sandersonii — (The  Coral  Begonia) — So  called  on  account  of  its  flowers 
which  are  of  a scarlet  shade  of  crimson. 


Areca  Lutescens — One  of  the  most 
beautiful  palms.  The  leaves  are  of  a dark 
glossy  green  color  and  shaped  and  cut  like  the 
Phoenix  Canariensis.  The  growth  is  elegant 
and  graceful,  the  stems  are  yellow  and  one 
plant  usually  produces  two  or  even  more  stems 
from  the  root. 

Cocos  Plumosa — A tall  growing  palm 
fine  for  indoors  decoration  in  this  section. 
The  plant  has  an  erect  but  spreading  growth 
and  the  leaves  are  feather-cut  and  graceful. 
Greatly  used  for  decorating  churches  during 
weddings,  etc. 

Kentia  Belmoreana— The  grace  and 
lightness  of  these  palms  have  made  them  one 
of  the  most  admired  house  plants.  Very 
hardy  and  will  stand  the  dry  atmosphere  of 
the  house  better  than  any  other  variety.  The 
leaves,  which  are  long,  broad,  and  feather-cut, 
are  gracefully  drooping.  The  color  is  a fine 
dark  green.  No  better  house  palm  can  be  had. 

Prices:  Fine  young  plants,  65c  each; 
strong  plants,  $1.00  each;  extra  strong 
plants,  $1.50  each,  postpaid. 

UiEicniio  This  is  one  of  our  m°st 

mulSLUS  beautiful  plants.  It  pro- 
duces large,  brilliant,  showy  blooms.  Here  in 
the  South,  the  plant  may  be  grown  out-doors 
the  whole  year  round,  but  during  the  winter 
time,  it  must  be  protected  from  serious  cold 
weather.  Also  fine  as  a house  plant. 

Peach-Blow — -A  new  pink  Hibiscus, 
producing  large  double  flowers  measuring  4 
to  5 inches  in  diameter.  Grown  in  green- 
houses or  in  a sunny  window,  they  will  bloom 
well  during  the  winter  time. 

Sub-Violaceus — Flowers  of  normal  size, 
beautiful  carmine  tinted  with  violet. 


Prices:  Young  plants,  25c  each; 
large  plants  45c  each;  extra  large  plants 
76c  each,  postpaid.  Collection  consist- 
ing of  one  each  of  the  above  varieties, 
young  plants,  $1.10,  postpaid. 

SIX  CHARMING  REX 

BEGONIAS-cAhr»f,“'Jsr.“? 

grow  are  found  the  Rex  Begonias.  Indeed,  no 
plant  order  is  complete  without  these  exqui- 
site beauties.  These  painted  leaf  begonias 
are  strong,  bushy  growers  and  their  grand 
ornamental  leaves  are  exceedingly  beautiful 
and  always  greatly  admired.  Wonderful 
plants  for  vases,  boxes,  etc.,  if  kept  well 
watered  and  not  exposed  to  the  direct  rays  of 
the  sun. 

Prices:  Fine  young  plants,  35c  each; 
plants  65c  each,  postpaid.  Special 
: One  plant  each  of  our  splendid 
six  distinct  varieties  of  Rex  Begonias  for 
only  $1.65,  postpaid. 

lirltiApIfid  ■ (Golden  Glow)  — 

I\UUUcU\la  This  variety  has  at- 
tained great  popularity  during  the  last  few 
years  and  it  must  be  said  that  it  is  one  of  the 
most  effective  flowering  plants  in  cultivation. 
It  has  a slender  growth,  reaching  the  height 
of  6 to  8 feet  and  carries  on  its  numerous 
branches  hundreds  of  beautiful  large  double 
flowers  of  a bright  golden  yellow  color.  They 
can  be  used  for  planting  up  against  the  house 
or  fence.  Also  fine  for  cutting. 

Prices:  40  and  66c  each,  postpaid. 


Flowering  Begonia — Glorie  de  Chattelaine 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  EXTRA  FANCY  CHRYSANTHEMUMS 

Twelve  Wonderful  Exhibition  Varieties  Postpaid  $1.35 

Plants  15c  each  if  ordered  separate  from  Collection. 

The  Chrysanthemums  are  easily  grown  and  last  for  years  in  the  South.  The  flowers  are 
at  their  best  during  October  and  November.  Hardy  plants  will  be  ready  for  shipment  from 
March  1.  Place  your  order  early — supply  limited. 

Carrington — The  flowers  are  extra  large  and  the  color  is  light  red. 

Mrs.  Henry  Robinson — A grand  white  sort.  Nothing  finer  among  the  whites. 

Golden  Glow — A distinct  shade  of  bright  golden  yellow.  Stems  extra  long. 

Clementine  Touset — Flowers  of  immense  size,  white  flushed  with  pink.  Among  the 
most  beautiful  of  all  white  Chrysanthemums. 

La  African — Very  dark  red.  Finest  dark  Ted  sort  we  know  of. 

Cardinal — Deep  golden  yellow.  Properly  grown  flowers  are  immense. 

Pink  Holtz — Light  delicate  pink.  A free  bloomer  and  strong  grower.  Has  long  stiff 
stems. 

White  Holtz — Creamy  white.  An  old  favorite. 

Lavender  Queen — Pale  lavender.  Produces  blooms  in  great  masses. 

John  K.  Shaw — A large  flowering,  highly  prized  variety.  Pink. 

Chrysolora — Rich  yellow.  Well  known  commercial  yellow  ’mum. 

Solomon’s  Gold — Golden  yellow.  Its  color  shines  like  burnished  gold.  Extra  large 
flowers. 


GERANIUMS— PEERLESS  COLLECTION 
Strong  Plants,  $1.75,  Postpaid 


Mrs.  Henry  Robinson  Chrysanthemum 


If  ordered  separate  from  Collection,  18c  each,  postpaid.  Shipment  March  1. 

Alphonse  Ricarde — Orange-red.  A most  beautiful  shade  of  bright  vermilion;  large 
flowers  and  enormous  trusses;  a grand  variety. 

Bertha  de  Presilly — A beautiful  shade  of  rose-pink  with  silvery  sheen. 

Beaute  Poitevine — Shrimp  pink.  Gradually  shading  to  white;  a universal  favorite. 

Jean  Oberle— Peach-pink.  A most  beautiful  peach-pink  color  shading  to  hydrangea- 
pink.  Superb. 

Jean  Viaud — An  attractive  bright  shade  of  mauve  rose. 

John  Doyle — Double  rich  scarlet.  Exceptionally  bright  and  effective. 

La  Favorite — One  of  the  finest  double  white. 

Mme.  Landry — Salmon-pink.  Bright  scarlet  shading.  Borne  on  long  stems. 

Mme.  Recamier — Double  white.  We  believe  this  is  the  finest  double  white  Geranium  in 
cultivation. 

Mrs.  E.  G.  Hill — Delicate  salmon.  One  of  the  finest  sorts  we  sell. 

Pink  Lady — Red  and  white.  Exquisite.  The  color  is  an  artistic  shade  of  bright  red  and  white- 

S.  A.  Nutt — Dark  crimson.  The  finest  of  the  dark  crimson  varieties.  One  that  must 
find  its  way  in  every  collection. 


Special  Pol- Grown  Plants  for  Quick  Results 


All  the  following  plants  are  pot-grown  and  each  plant  is,  therefore,  as  well  developed  as 
it  is  possible  to  obtain  them,  and  will  bloom  very  early. 

Alternanthera — -Leaves  red  and  green.  Fine  for  edging  and  for  making  carpet 
designs. 

Antirrhinum  (Snap-dragon)— Assorted  colors.  A general  bedding  favorite. 

Sweet  Alyssum — Low-growing  plant  with  white  flowers.  Good  for  edging. 

Calendula — Large  double  yellow  and  orange  flowers.  Fine  for  edging. 

Coleus — The  beefsteak  plant,  so  much  used  for  bedding.  We  can  supply  six  different 
varieties.  Used  for  beds  in  lawns  and  parks  all  over  the  country. 

Hollyhock — White,  pink,  yellow,  red.  Once  established,  they  grow  and  bloom  freely 
for  years. 

Marigold — Large  yellow  flowers  blooming  all  summer.  Favorites  in  all  old-fashioned 
gardens. 

Nasturtium — Dwarf,  produce  a mass  of  flowers  all  summer.  Nice  for  edging  borders, 
beds  and  porch  boxes. 

Petunia— We  can  supply  in  single  flowering — Howard’s  Star — crimson  with  white 
star — and  Rosy  Morn — carmine  pink  with  white  throat. 

Salvia  (Scarlet  Sage) — No  plant  is  more  popular  in  the  South.  In  late  summer  and 
fall  up  to  time  frost  comes  it  is  a mass  of  blooms. 

Verbena — One  of  the  freest  flowering  of  the  summer  annuals.  A bed  of  Verbenas  of 
any  color  makes  a sight  worth  seeing. 

Zinnia  (Old  Maids) — Well-known  garden  favorite. 

Prices  on  above  plants:  6 for  55c;  $1.00  per  doz.;  $6.75  per  100,  postpaid. 

Shasta  Daisy — Well-known  hardy  perennial  with  pretty  large  white  flowers. 

Prices:  Extra  strong  roots,  15c  each;  $1.10  per  doz.,  postpaid. 

Double  Petunia — We  have  a nice  supply  of  these  plants  in  white,  pink  and  purple 
colors. 


GRAND  BEDDING  PLANTS-St'SSSf.^SS^S 

healthier  plants  than  those  sold  direct  from  the  hot-beds.  They  will  stand  trans- 
planting much  better  and  give  the  very  best  results. 

Carnation  Marguerite — Beautiful  large  doubleflowers  of  delightful  fragrance. 

Chinese  Pinks — Very  constant  and  profuse  bloomers;  flowers  wonderful. 

Double  Daisy  — • Low-growing  plants  with  pretty  double  flowers.  Especially  de- 
sirable for  early  spring  bedding. 

Forget-me-not — Lovely  small  blue  flowers.  Very  effective  early  spring  flowering 
plants. 

Pansy — One  of  the  most  satisfactory  plants.  Our  stock  is  of  the  best  the  world  pro- 
duces. Choicest  large  flowering  sorts.  We  have  a large  assortment  in  splendid  colors. 

Phlox — Well-known  plants.  Splendid  for  bedding  purposes. 

Pyrethrum  (Golden  Feather) — Very  showy,  bright  green  colored  foliage.  The 
plants  are  prettiest  without  flowers  so  these  should  be  pinched  off  when  they  appear.  Fine 
for  edging. 

Prices:  35c  per  doz.;  65c  per  doz.;  $4.25  per  100,  postpaid. 


SWEET  SCENTED  GERANIUMS  — i°aiemApopak: 

Nutmeg.  Prices:  25c  each;  Collection  of  five  for  $1.10. 


Prices:  Plants  from  2J-£-inch  pots,  18c  each,  postpaid. 


S.  A.  Nutt  Geranium 


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CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  SOUTHERN  GROWN  ROSES 


10  Tea-Scented  Varieties 


Kaiserin  Augusta  Victoria 

fragrant  large  rose  of  a fine  form, 
colored  flowers. 


Alexander  Hill  Gray — The  flowers  are 
very  large  and  of  perfect  formation.  The 
color  is  a solid  deep  yellow.  Devoniensis — Called  the  “Magnolia  Rose.”  Flowers 
creamy-white  with  blush  center.  Duchess  de  Brabrant — Strong  grower  with  flowers 
of  a light  rose  color  shaded  to  salmon.  Etoile  de  Lyon — Flowers  large  and  of  a fine 
form.  The  color  is  a beautiful  chrome-yellow,  shading  to  golden  yellow  in  the  center. 
Louis  Philippe — An  old  stand-by.  It  is  an  abundant  bloomer  producing  flowers  of  a 
rich  velvet  crimson  color.  Fine  for  edging.  Mamon  Cochet  White — Creamy-white 
tinged  with  blush.  A grand  second  to  the  famous  Pink  Cochet.  Mamon  Cochet 
Pink — This  is  the  famous  Pink  Cochet.  The  color  is  a light  pink  shaded  with  salmon- 
yellow.  Flowers  large  and  full.  Marie  van  Houtte — Canary-yellow  flowers,  the  border 
of  the  petals  being  tipped  with  bright  rose.  Souvenir  de  la  Malmaison — Very 
large,  sweetly  scented  flowers  of  a blush-white  color.  Fine  variety.  William  R. 
Smith — This  is  a very  popular  rose.  The  color  of  the  flowers  is  a soft  blending  of  salmon  pinks  and  rose  pinks. 

Prices  on  above  varieties:  2-year-old  stocks,  65c  each;  $5.50  for  10,  postpaid.  3-year-old  stocks, 
85c  each;  $7.50  for  10,  postpaid. 


6 Hybrid  Tea  Varieties- 


_Ecarlate — One  of  the  finest  red  bedding  roses  known.  The  color 
is  a scarlet  red.  Etoile  de  France — The  flowers  that  appear  in 
large  profusion  are  of  a velvety  red-crimson  color.  The  foliage  is  green-bronze.  Eugene  E.  Marlitt — This  is  a 
grand  rose,  exceptionally  healthy,  vigorous  and  free  blooming.  The  flowers  are  large,  of  a bright  carmine  color. 
Helen  Gould — An  old  stand-by,  always  in  great  demand.  It  is  a strong  grower  with  flowers  of  a pretty  bright 
red  color.  Pink  Radiance — Produces  extra  large  and  fragrant  flowers  of  a bright  caimine-pink  color.  Red 
Radiance — Clear  cerise  red  which  does  not  fade.  An  excellent  variety  greatly  in  favor. 

Prices  on  above  varieties:  2-year-old  stocks,  65c  each;  $5.50  for  10,  postpaid.  3-year-old  stock, 
85c  each;  $7.50  for  10,  postpaid. 


American  Beauty — Cannot  be  surpassed.  The  large 
massive  globular-shaped  flowers  are  of  a dark  rich  crimson 
color.  Black  Prince — The  flowers  are  borne  in  great  profusion  on  long  strong  stems,  color  is  a blackish 
crimson.  Conrad  F.  Meyer  — The  blooms  are  of  a beautiful  silvery-pink  color,  well  formed  and  large.  Frau 
Karl  Druschki  — (White  American  Beauty)  — The  finest  white  rose  ever  introduced.  Flowers  shapely  and 
massive,- of  the  purest  snow-white.  Nice  pendent  to  the  crimson  American  Beauty.  Hugh  Dickson — A very 
The  color  of  the  flowers  is  a brilliant  crimson  shaded  scarlet.  Paul  Neyron  — A strong  grower  with  large  deep  rose 


Roses— Grown  in  the  Open  Ground— 

on  every  order.  They  will  be  thoroughly  dormant,  will  carry  in  good  condition  and 
will  live  and  thrive  if  properly  planted  and  cared  for.  The  following  varieties  are  strictly 
open  ground  grown  stock  and  will  bloom  shortly  after  being  set  out. 


Prices  on  above  varieties:  2-year-old  stock,  65c  each;  $5.50  for  10,  postpaid.  3-year-old  stocks,  85c  each;  $7.50  for  10,  postpaid. 


Special  Offer 


The  hybrid  perpetuals  are  considered  the  most  valuable  roses  because 
are  extremely  hardy  and  vigorous. 


One  strong  2-year-old  plant  of  each  of  the  above  6 varieties  for  only  $3.80,  postpaid. 


they  bear  the  largest  and  most  brilliantly  colored  flowers,  and 

One  3-year-old  plant  of  each  of  the  above  6 for  $4.50. 


Red  Radiance 


D,, l-.T  PamKInr  Urkcoo Catherine  Zeimet — Known  as  white  Baby  Rambler.  The  pretty  double  flowers 

unuy  lAalllUlcl  KUbCS  are  of  a pure  white  color.  Clothilde  Soupert — Excellent  bedding  rose.  Color 
ivory-white,  shading  to  bright  silvery-pink.  Orleans — The  color  is  a deep  cerise  of  geranium-pink,  with  distinct  showy 
center  of  pure  white. 

Prices  on  above  varieties:  2-year-old  stock,  65c  each;  $5.50  for  10,  postpaid.  3-year-old  stock,  86c  each. 
$7.50  for  10,  postpaid. 


2 Old-Fashioned  Moss  Roses 

Because  of  the  beauty  of  buds  and  the  delicious  fragrance 
of  the  blooms,  these  roses  will  always  be  great,  favorites. 
Henry  Martin  — A very  desirable  rose  with  large  deep 
pink  buds  well  mossed.  Mousseline — Pure  white  flowers, 
buds  heavily  and  beautifully  mossed. 

Prices  on  above:  2-year-old  stock,  70c  each. 


10  Grand  Climbing  and  Rambling 

RfiQPQ Clothilde  Soupert — Identical  with  the 

XVAfaCS  bush  variety  except  this  is  a true  climber. 
Devoniensis — This  rose  is  also  known  under  the  name  of 
“Magnolia  Rose.”  The  color  is  a creamy-white  with 
with  blushing  center.  Excelsa — The  flowers  are  smaller 
but  very  fragrant,  and  appear  in  large  clusters.  The  color 
is  a most  beautiful  deep  pink.  Marie  Guillot  — Have 
large  buds  and  open  perfect  flowers  of  a pure  white  color. 
Pink  Dorothy  Perkins — Very  popular  variety  with 
lovely  soft  pink  flowers.  They  come  in  large  clusters  and 
are  very  fragrant  and  lasting.  Profuse  bloomer.  White 
Dorothy  Perkins — A pure  white  sport  of  the  pink  Dor- 
othy Perkins  resembling  same  in  all  but  color.  Silver 
Moon — Beautiful  large  semi-double  flowers  of  a silvery- 
white  color.  The  yellow  stamens  exposed  in  the  center, 
add  to  the  attractiveness.  Souv.  de  la  Malmaison — 
Have  large  very  double  sweetly-scented  flowers  of  a lovely 
blush  white  color.  Yellow  Rambler — Bears  immense 
clusters  of  bright  yellow  flowers  which  change  to  canary- 
yellow.  Veilchenblau — The  blue  rose.  Upon  first  open- 
ing the  color  is  bright  rose,  turning  soon  to  steel  blue. 

Prices  on  above  varieties:  2-year-old  stock, 
65c  each;  $5.50  for  10,  postpaid.  3-year-old  stock, 
85c  each;  $7.50  for  10,  postpaid. 


Mrs.  Aaron  Ward 


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CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


FOR  SOUTHERN  HOME  GARDENS 


6Cimarfina  rlitviKoro If  you  desire  to  get  some  fine  climbing  roses  for 

aupernne  unimoers  your  garden>  but  are  in  doubt  about  the  exact 

varieties  to  choose,  try  the  following  assortment.  It  includes  some  of  the  finest  climbers 
known.  Climbing  American  Beauty — Same  dark  rose-crimson  color  and  exquisite 
fragrance  as  the  regular  American  Beauty,  but  this  is  a true  climber.  Etoile  de  France — 
The  flowers  that  are  very  double,  are  of  good  size  and  of  delicious  fragrance.  The  color  is  a 
beautiful  shade  of  clear  red-crimson.  Helen  Gould — This  is  a grand  rose  of  the  highest 
merit.  It  is  very  free-blooming  and  produces  flowers  of  a wonderful  rich  warm  red  color. 
Mareschal  Neil — One  of  the  best  yellow  roses  in  cultivation.  It  is  very  hardy  and  pro- 
duces immense  deep  golden  yellow  flowers  of  exquisite  fragrance.  It  does  not  do  so  well 
when  grown  on  its  own  roots  and  the  plants  we  offer  are  extra  fine  budded  or  grafted  stock. 
Pillar  of  Gold — An  abundant  bloomer  producing  large  very  double  flowers  in  bouquets  of 
five  to  six  blooms  on  a single  branch.  The  flowers  are  of  a fine  ruby-red  color  suffused  with 
golden  yellow.  Tausendschoen — Also  known  as  1000  Beauties.  An  entirely  distinct, 
very  desirable  rapid  growing  rose,  almost  thornless.  Its  innumerable  flowers  are  very  large, 
fully  3 inches  in  diameter,  and  the  color,  upon  first  opening,  is  a most  delicate  shade  of  pink, 
changing  to  rose-crimson.  A climber  without  equal. 

Prices  on  above:  2-year-old  stock,  65c  each;  $5.50  for  10,  postpaid.  3-year-old 
stock,  85c  each;  $7.50  for  10,  postpaid. 


Tausendschoen 


Dorothy  Perkins 


Reuter’s  BARGAIN  ROSE  Collection 


6 Popular  Roses  for  $1.50,  Postpaid 

Good  roses,  at  bargain  prices,  are  mighty  hard  to  find,  in  these  days  of  actual  scarcity  of  worth-while 
roses,  and  I feel  very  fortunate  in  being  in  a position  where  I can  offer  my  customers  the  advantage  of  this  bar- 
gain collection.  Every  one  of  these  plants  that  make  up  this  collection  are  grown  on  their  ovm  roots,  have 
been  well  developed  in  pots,  and  are  from  one  to  one  and  one-half  years  old.  The  average  height  is  from  8 to 
12  inches.  When  you  look  over  this  list  of  varieties  included  in  the  assortment,  I know  you  wdll  agree  with 
me  that  this  is  a really  remarkable  bargain  and  one  that  you  cannot  afford  to  omit  from  your  plant  order  if  you 
have  any  place  in  which  to  plant  roses.  Think  of  it — Six  True-to-Name,  Favored  Varieties  of  Roses  for 
$1.50,  postpaid. 

Etoile  de  France — Beautiful  shade  of  clear  red-crimson.  Very  fragrant. 

Mile.  Franzisca  Kruger  — A very  distinct  rose  with  a habit  of  varying  the  color  of  its  blooms.  The 
colors  range  from  a deep  coppery  yellow  to  pale  yellow  flushed  with  rose. 

Helen  Gould — A first-class  rose.  It  is  a strong  grower,  producing  large  bright  red  flowers. 

Mamon  Cochet  Pink — This  is  the  famous  Pink  Cochet  and  one  of  the  leading  pink  varieties.  The  flowers 
are  large  and  full. 

Mamon  Cochet  White — A grand  second  to  the  famous  Pink  Cochet.  The  flowers  are  of  a creamy- 
white  color  tinged  with  blush. 

William  R.  Smith  — A very  popular  variety.  The  color  of  the  flowers  is  a soft  blending  of  salmon- 
pinks  and  rose-pinks. 


Hardy  N ursery  Grown  Fruit  and  ShadeTrees 


Etoile  de  Lyon 


For  lack  of  sufficient  space,  and  because  of 
the  major  portion  of  our  orders  for  this  class  of 
stock  are  placed  with  us  for  December  delivery, 
we  have  omitted  from  this  catalog  our  list  of 
Fruit  and  Shade  Trees.  We  have  an  excellent 
assortment  of  clean,  thrifty,  hardy  nursery  grown 
trees  and  have  prepared  a'  special  Price  List  that 
we  will  gladly  mail  to  all  who  are  interested.  It 
completely  describes  and  prices  all  suitable  varie- 
ties of  Fruit  and  Shade  Trees  for  Southern  planting, 
including  Oranges,  Grape  Fruit,  Lemon,  Pecan, 
Apricots,  Figs,  Cherries,  Apples,  Pears,  Peaches, 
Plums,  Grapes,  Persimmons,  Quince,  Pomegranate, 
Banana,  Mulberry,  Walnuts,  Blackberries,  and 
Ornamental  and  Shade  Trees  that  are  thoroughly 
adapted  to  this  section.  Just  write  us  a post  card 
and  ask  for  this  special  Price  List  if  you  are  think- 
ing of  setting  out  some  trees. 


Melrosine— Sis  ™ 

plants  of  insects,  it  does  not 
discolor  the  flowers  or  foliage. 
Melrosine  is  especially  effective 
as  a spray  for  rose  bugs,  the 
destroying  insects  that  eat  the 
inside  of  the  buds  and  ruin 
the  flowers  before  they  open. 
Spray  your  roses  with  Melro- 
.sine  and  keep  them  clean. 

Prices:  Trial  size,  suffi- 
cient to  make  one  gallon 
when  diluted,  and  care  for 
several  plants  for  an  entire  season,  60c 
(weight,  10  oz.) ; pint,  $1.00  (weight  24  oz.), 
by  mail  or  express  at  customer’s  expense. 


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CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Davis  Prolific  Seed  Corn  No.  747 

these  times  wants  a com 

that  will  produce  a maximum  of  grain  and  stalk  with  a minimum  of  cost  for  he 
hasn’t  the  time  and  labor  to  put  in  on  growing  phenomenal  yields  at  unnecessary 
expense.  For  an  all-purpose  corn  there  is  no  variety  in  the  South  today  that  will 
equal  the  Davis  Prolific.  Mr.  Clarendon  Davis,  of  Alabama,  has  attained  a Dixie- 
wide reputation  for  his  accomplishment  in  developing  this  variety,  which  has  come  to 
be  popularly  known  as  Davis  Poor  Land  Corn  because  of  its  ability  to  produce  a 
satisfactory  yield  on  thin  and  rather  infertile  soils.  Years  of  careful  selection  and 
breeding  have  resulted  in  the  Davis  Prolific  and  it  has  now  become  a most  popular 
sort  in  all  port  ions  of  the  South,  from  the  Carolinas  to  Texas  and  from  Tennessee  to 
the  Gulf.  It  is  sufficiently  hard  for  soundness,  with  the  tips  well  covered  with  the 
shuck  to  Tesist  weevils,  yet  at  the  same  time  being  not  too  hard  for  stock  to  eat. 
It  will  produce  two  or  more  ears  to  the  stalk,  is  medium  early,  with  a large,  deep, 
wedge-shaped  grain,  with  small  cob.  The  ears  are  medium  in  size  filling  close  in 
the  rows  and  well  out  at  the  tip  and  butt.  It  is  not 
a flinty  grain,  but  one  of  the  soundest  corns 
grown.  It  is  an  excellent  stock  corn  and  makes 
fine  meal,  being  greatly  in  demand  for  milling  pur- 
poses. As  a silage  corn,  it  has  no  superior  and  this 
may  well  be  realized  when  it  is  known  that  dairy- 
men of  the  North  are  planting  and  gathering  this 
variety  solely  for  silo  needs.  Innumerable  tests 
have  shown  that  70  pounds  of  ear  corn  will  shell 
out  60  to  62  pounds  of  grain,  or  86  per  cent.  Ordi- 
nary corn  will  shell  out  56  pounds  to  the  bushel,  or 
80  per  cent.  It  is  unquestionably  the  best  white 
corn  for  the  South  and  the  most  valuable  corn  for 
general  farm  conditions.  The  remarkable  thing 
about  this  variety  is  that  it  has  been  bred  ana 
developed  always  under  normal  field  conditions, 
never  m a highly  fertilized  spot  to  see  how  much 
can  be  produced  regardless  of  cost.  Mr.  Davis 
has  always  kept  in  mind  that  the  need  of  the 
Southern  farmer  is  to  make  a maximum  yield  at  a 
minimum  cost  that  highly  fertilized  acres  make 
enormous  costs  and  that  such  a method  is  not 
profitable  farming,  though  it  has  its  value  in  dem- 
onstrating what  the  soils  of  the  South  are  capable 
of  doing.  Davis  Prolific  has  been  selected,  bred 
and  developed  after  a cotton  crop,  peas  or  clover, 
as  all  practical  and  economical  methods  for  gen- 
eral farming  require. 

The  Southern  Corn  Supreme 

I am  absolutely  sincere  in  offering  this  variety  to 
my  trade  as  the  best  sort  to  plant  for  general  farm- 
ing conditions  in  the  South.  I have  seen  it  tried 
time  after  time  and  make  good  in  every  case. 

I have  seen  skeptics  try  it  out  just  to  get  the  chance  to  tell  me,  “I  told  you  so,  "only 
to  frankly  admit  at  the  end  of  the  season  that  I was  right  and  had  benefitted  them 
by  calling  their  attention  to  Davis’  corn.  I want  it  thoroughly  understood,  too, 
that  this  variety  has  not  been  developed  or  brought  out  at  the  expense  or  on  the 
reputation  of  any  other  actual  or  so-called  prolific  corn.  Mr.  Davis  has  been 
producing  this  corn  for  years,  each  year  bettering  it,  and  I have  never  sold  a grain 
of  this  variety  that  hasn’t  come  to  me  right  from  the  Davis  farm.  This  corn  has 
always  been  grown  and  bred  under  actual  Southern  farm  conditions,  just  like  it 
might  be  on  your  farm. . No  special  treatment  of  soil — just  good,  thorough,  practical 
farming. 


Davi3  Prolific — Usually  a Prize  Winner 


_There’s  no  better  test  for  any  particular 
article,  whether  it  be  seed  corn  or  saw 
blades,  than  the  actual  experience  of  the  users.  I can  honestly  say  that  I get  more 
genuine  testimonials  for  my  Davis  Prolific  Seed  Corn  than  any  other  variety  that 
X distribute.  Farmers  from  all  portions  of  the  South,  from  sections  where  corn  is 
recognized  as  a great  producing  crop  and  from  other  portions  where  corn  is  not 
supposed  to  be  the  leading  producer,  and  one  and  all  are  loud  in  their  praises  of  this 
splendid  all-purpose  sort.  Many  have  thanked  me  for  bringing  them  in  touch  with 
such  a profitable  variety.  Mr.  J.  T.  Allison,  of  Texas,  wrote  me  that  he  has  made 
an  average  yield  of  45  bushels  of  good,  sound  grain  on  a good-sized  field  and  that 
the  crop  had  no  rain  after  the  seed  was  put  into  the  ground.  Another  Texas  cus- 
tomer in  sending  us  the  Premium  Ribbons  won  by  Iris  Davis  Prolific  Corn  at  a 
country  fair,  said:  "It  was  the  best  corn  ever  grown  on  my  place.  I have  never 
received  any  better  seed  of  any  kind  than  the  seed  I have  received  from  you,  be  it 

corn  or  vegetables.”  Mr.  Geo.  W.  May,  a good 
Mississippi  farmer,  wrote  me:  "My  son,  a member 
of  the  Boys’  Corn  Club,  raised  an  acre  of  Davis 
Prolific  Corn  on  just  fair  upland,  very  little  fertil- 
izer, producing  83.3  bushels  of  corn,  with  a credit 
for  10  bushels  more  for  producing  at  the  same 
time  1,000  pounds  of  Velvet  Beans.”  A County 
Demonstration  Agent  in  Mississippi  wrote  me: 
“Am  sending  you  a sample  of  Davis  Prolific 
Corn  produced  from  seed  bought  from  you.  This 
made  74  bushels  to  the  acre  on  four  acres  without 
any  fertilizer.”  Mr.  Ed.  Flanigan,  a practical 
Georgia  farmer,  has  written  me:  "Your  Davis 
Prolific  Corn  speaks  for  itself.  I exhibited  10  ears 
of  the  crop  I made  from  your  seed  at  our  county 
fair  and  won  the  first  prize  in  the  corn  depart- 
ment.” Two  of  our  customers  have  reported 
phenomenal  yields,  one  in  Mississippi  making  156 
bushels  to  the  acre,  the  other  in  Louisiana,  produc- 
ing 142  bushels  on  a similar  area.  While  these  are 
exceptional  yields  they  only  demonstrate  what 
is  possible  with  selected  seed  corn  of  a variety 
thoroughly  adapted  to  the  section  and  with  proper 
planting,  cultivation  and  attention. 

Originator’s  Stock  Only — 

I want  my  customers  to  understand  that  every 
pound,  every  peck,  every  bushel  of  this  famous 
seed  com  that  I distribute  in  this,  as  in  all  previous 
years,  comes  to  me  direct  from  Mr.  Clarendon 
Davis,  the  originator  of  the  variety.  I contract 
each  year  for  as  much  of  this  seed  as  Mr.  Davis 
can  supply  me  and  I have  never  yet  obtained 
sufficient  seed  to  supply  the  demand.  You  can  order  this  seed  corn  with  a full 
assurance  that  you  will  get  uncontaminated  seed  and  that  it  is  the  true  variety  from 
the  seed-breeding  farm.  I could  purchase  great  quantities  of  this  variety  from 
hundreds  of  growers  but  while  I realize  many  of  them  are  good  seed  corn  growers 
and  are  thoroughly  reputable  men,  I will  not  take  a chance  and  obtain  my  stock 
from  any  other  than  the  original  source. 

Prices:  Lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (14  lbs.), 
90c;  bu.  (56  lbs.),  $3.00.  For  present  prices  on  Davis  Prolific  Seed  Corn 
in  bushel  lots,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Reuter’s  SURECROPPER  CORN 


'M'  « n C A Surecropper  Corn  is  taking  the  place 

of  Mexican  June  Corn  and  Hickory 
KingCorn.as  it’sthequickest  maturing  corn  ever  planted 
in  the  South.  It  has  large  white  grains  on  a white  cob. 
The  ears  are  not  quite  so  large  as  some  varieties,  but 
Reuter’s  Surecropper  will  make  a good  yield  when 
other  corn  will  fail  entirely.  It  is  a sure-crop  every 
time.  It  usually  makes  roasting  ears  in  about  60 
days  and  matures  in  about  110  days.  Shells  82  to 
85  per  cent  grain.  It  is  two  weeks  earlier  than  common, 
native  corn.  It  is  early,  like  Northern  corn,  but  has 
a great  advantage  in  its  drouth-resisting  qualities. 
It  usually  yields  twice  as  much  as  Northern  varieties. 
It  is  an  “early  corn”  for  spring  planting  or  a “quick- 
maturing”  corn  for  summer  planting  on  stubble  lands 
or  potato  lands  or  where  cotton  has  been  killed  out. 
Its  many  good  qualities  have  made  it  widely  popular. 
It  is  thoroughly  adapted  to  the  South  and  will  do  well 
in  every  cotton  state.  It  has  proved  to  be  a wonderful 
yielder  in  Texas  and  Oklahoma,  also  in  central  and 
northern  Louisiana  and  on  up  into  northern  Arkansas. 
Here  is  what  some  of  our  Southern  farmer  friends 
have  had  to  say  about  Reuter’s  Surecropper 
Corn:  "I  planted  Surecropper  Corn  on  May 
20th  after  gathering  a crop  of  potatoes  and  it 
made  roasting  ears  in  less  than  60  days.  By 
planting  Surecropper  I have  made  two  crops 
off  the  same  land  this  season.”  “I  planted 
Surecropper  Corn  on  July  8th  and  on  August 
24th  I sold  roasting  ears  from  this  field.” 

Sixty  to  eighty  bushels  to  the  acre  is  an 
every-year  occurrence.  Many  farmers  have 
written  us  that  Surecropper  Corn  has  filled 
their  cribs  when  other  varieties  failed.  If 
you  want  to  be  sure  of  a reasonable  crop  in 
dry  seasons  and  a bumper  crop  in  favorable 
seasons,  do  not  fail  to  plant  at  least  a third  or  a 
half  of  your  acreage  in  Surecropper  Corn. 

We  offer  nothing  but  strictly 
high  grade  Surecropper  Seed 
Corn,  stock  procured  from  the 
most  responsible  growers,  care- 
fully hand-shelled  and  graded, 

You  get  nothing  but  good, 
vigorous,  healthy  grains.  All 
stock  butted  and  tipped. 


Prices:  Pkt. 


10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 
lbs.,  35c,  post- 
paid. Not  pre- 
paid, by  express 
or  freight,  peck 
(14  lbs.),  80c; 
bu.  (56  lbs.), 
$2.75.  For  cur- 
rent prices  on 
larger  quanti- 
ties, see  Red  Ink 
Price  List. 


Calhoun  Red  Cob  No.  755 — 


This  is  undoubtedly  the  best-known  non-prolific 
variety  of  corn  in  Louisiana  and  Mississippi.  Its 
good  qualities  as  to  yield  and  shelling  are  well  known 
to  practically  every  farmer.  Cobs  are  usually  deep 
red  in  color  and  the  kernels  white  and  yellow.  Matures 
in  130-150  days  from  planting. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c;  post- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  peck 
(14  lbs.),  85c;  bu.  (56  lbs.),  $2.90.  For  current 
prices  on  larger  quantities,  see  Red  Ink  Price 
List. 


Hickory  King  No.  756 — 

This  is  a white  variety  of  field  corn  which  has  the 
largest  grains  with  the  smallest  cob  of  any  corn  in 
existence.  The  grains  are  so  large  and  cob  so  extremely 
small  that  when  ear  is  broken  in  two  pieces,  a single 
grain  will  cover  completely  the  cob  section.  Matures 
in  100-125  days,  depending  on  weather  conditions. 
It  husks  and  shells  easily. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c, 
postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or 
freight,  peck  (14  lbs.),  85c;  bu.  (56  lbs.), 
$2.90.  For  current  prices  on  larger  quan- 
tities, see  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


Imperial  White  No.  757 — 

The  most  popular  white  dent  seed  corn  for 
the  reclaimed  lands  of  Louisiana.  It  resists 
drouth  and  moisture  better  than  any  other 
variety.  Does  equally  well  on  uplands.  It 
is  a large  white  corn,  the  ears  are  from  8 to  10 
inches  long,  having  16  to  20  rows  of  kernels  to 
the  ear,  producing  an  ear  that  is  not  unusual 
to  find- from  800  to  1,000  well-formed  kernels. 
The  cob  is  rather  small,  the  weight  of 
the  ear  runs  unusually  high.  The  ears 
are  well  shucked,  protecting  the  grains 
from  birds,  insects  and  unfavorable 
weather.  As  the  corn  is  quite  hard, 
it  is  highly  resistant  to  weevils.  Matures 
in  110-120  days.  Our  seed  is  grown 
expressly  for  us  in  Louisiana  by  a most 
responsible  farmer. 

Prices:  Pkt., 

10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 
lbs.,  35c,  post- 
paid. Not  pre- 
paid, by  express 
or  freight,  peck 
(14  lbs.),  85c; 
bu.  (56  lbs.), 
$2.90.  For  cur- 
rent prices  on 
larger  quanti- 
ties, see  Red  Ink 
Price  List. 


Better  than  Mexican  June — A 
Quick  Maturing,  Dependable 
Southern  Corn — Resists  Heat 
and  Drouth  Like  Mexican  June 
— Plant  Early  for  Quick  Crop — 
Plant  Late  for  a Follow-Up 
Crop — Surest  and  Safest  Corn 
for  the  Entire  South — For  Poor 
Land  and  Rich  Land,  for  Dry 
Weather  and  Wet  Weather. 
Be  Sure  to  Order  Early.  Five 
Car  Loads  Sold  Last  Year. 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Reuter’s  IMPROVED  GOLDEN  DENT  CORN 


« 


_The  best  high 
yielding  yellow 
corn  for  the  south — proved  by 
experiment  station  tests.  The  orig- 
inal stock  of  this  corn  has  been 
improved  15  years  for  Southern 
planting.  It  is  now  the  most 
popular  Yellow  Dent  Corn,  with 
farmers  in  the  Southwest,  and  will 
eventually  be  planted  upon  thou- 
sands of  acres  throughout  every 
part  of  the  Cotton  belt. 

It  is  a medium  early  variety, 
usually  maturing  from  120  to  130 
days  from  planting.  The  ears  are 
blocky  and  well  shaped  (note  photo- 
graphic reproductions  on  bottom 
of  page),  usually  7 to  10  inches  long 
and  about  the  same  in  circumference. 

It  will  mature  considerably  in  ad- 
vance of  the  ordinary  southern  varieties.  It  makes  a strong  stalk,  stands  up 
well  in  stormy  weather.  The  ears  are  surely  beautiful,  80  to  88  per  cent  grain  and 
you  will  find  that  a large  number  of  the  stalks  will  bear  two  ears.  The  legal 
standards  calls  for  80  per  cent  grain. 

Reuter’s  Improved  Golden  Dent  is  a good  yielder  on  uplands,  and  makes  splen- 
did crops  of  large  ears  on  bottom  lands.  This  corn  has  been  developed  and  tested 
so  many  years  side  by  side  with  other  selected  varieties,  that  there  is  no  question 
about  its  adaptability  and  dependability.  It  has  been  tested  by  Experiment 
Stations  of  several  states  and  it  has  led  in  yield  and  quality  of  ear  and  grain,  so 
often  that  it  has  become  the  most  sought  after  Yellow  Dent  Corn  in  several 
Southern  States. 

Yields  75  to  80  bushels  to  the  acre  easily.  It  is  a high  yielder  on  uplands 
and  produces  magnificent  results  on  bottom  lands,  as  I have  mentioned  above. 
It  will  produce  abundant  yields  of  fine  heavy  corn  in  Arkansas,  Mississippi, 
Louisiana,  Alabama  and  Texas,  as  well  as  other  Southern  States. 

Highest  field  yields  in  experiment  station  tests.  One  of  our  customers  writes: 
"This  corn  is  better  than  any  other  yellow  corn  I ever  planted.  It  makes  a good 
stalk  and  a good  sized  ear,  and  it  is  a fast  grower.  While  I haven’t  gathered  my 
crop  yet,  a careful  estimate  is  that  I’ll  gather  70  bushels  an  acre  and  it  might  run 
over  75  bushels.”  Enthusiastic  letters  of  this  kind  from  farmers  in  the  several 
Southern  States  compelled  us  to  secure  a stock  of  this  wonderful  yellow  corn, 
and  we  have  obtained  our  seed  from  the  most  responsible  and  careful  growers  of 
seed  corn  in  Texas.  Our  stock  is  an  improved  strain  of  Ferguson’s  Yellow  Dent  or 
King’s  Golden,  the  corn  is  selected,  nubbed  and  tipped,  shelled  by  hand,  and 
carefully  graded — the  largest,  plumpest  kernels  being  used  entirely  for  our  stock. 
Crop  Improvement  Associations  and  Experiment  Stations  in  Texas,  Arkansas 
and  Louisiana  recommend  this  type  as  the  best  standard  Yellow  Dent  Corn  for 
the  South.  You  can  readily  see  that  this  is  an  unusual  corn. 

We  have  fine  new  crop  seed  corn  ready  for  use.  Practically 
all  seed  of  Golden  Dent  Corn  offered  in  the  South  is  Northern  Grown 
and  is  not  acclimated,  so  seldom  makes  good  in  the  crop.  Our  stock 
is  grown  specially  for  our  trade  in  the  best  producing 
sections  of  Texas  and  will  please  you  and  make  you 
a sure-crop  for  early  use.  Our  stock  is  hand  shelled 
and  graded.  Our  growers  of  this  wonderful  yellow 
com  select  our  seed  corn  from  stalks  in  the  field.  As 
much  attention  is  devoted  to  developing  good  stalk 
characteristics  as  to  improve  good  ear  quality.  Only 
good  sound  ears  are  taken  from  healthy  stalks.  Frankly 
we  believe  that  our  particular  stock  of  this  well-known 
yellow  variety  is  as  good,  if  not  better,  than  anything 
ever  offered  to  farmers  in  the  South. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  post- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  peck  (14  lbs.),  80c;  bu.  (56 
lbs.),  $2.75.  For  market  prices  on  larger  quan- 
tities, write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


A Hardy  Texas  Grown  Yellow  Corn  Almost 
the  Same  as  Ferguson’s  Yellow  Dent  or 
King’s  Golden — Our  Stock  is  an  Improved 
Type  of  this  Variety  Grown  Expressly  for  Our 
Critical  Trade  in  the  Cotton  States — Care- 
fully Selected  from  the  Original  Type  and 
Will  Be  Found  More  Generally  Satisfactory 
than  the  Average  Seed  Offered  Elsewhere 


Mexican  June 
(Genuine)  No.  758 — 

This  dependable  variety,  largely 
planted  late  in  the  spring  through- 
out the  cotton  belt,  originally  came 
from  Mexico.  It  is  largely  used  for 
planting  after  oats  and  wheat.  We 
do  not  advise  sowing  before  Mao- 
ist if  grain  is  wanted  and  it  can  be 
planted  as  late  as  August  15th  with 
good  results.  The  stalks  are  usually 
short,  although  early  planting  makes 
stalks  12  to  15  feet  high,  leaves  4 to 
6 feet  long.  The  roots  run  deep 
and  spread,  so  that  it  is  a splendid 
drouth  resister.  Ears  8 to  9 inches 
long,  grains  short  to  medium,  cobs 
medium  in  size,  and  while  usually 
white,  occasionally  you'll  find  a 
red  cob  and  a few  blue  grains.  This  apparent  mixture  of  color  is  peculiar  to  many 
varieties  of  Mexican  corn.  Mighty  fine  for  "roasting  ears”  for  use  right  up  to 
frost. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  ’35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by 
express  or  freight,  peck  (14  lbs.),  80c;  bu.  (56  lbs.),  $2.75.  For  prices  on 
larger  quantities,  see  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


Farmers’  Bulletin  1175- 


_Issued  by  the  United  States  De- 
partment of  Agriculture,  has  this 
good  advice  about  "Better  Seed  Corn:”  "Corn  yields  can  be  increased  more 
surely  and  more  cheaply  by  the  use  of  better  seed  than  in  any  other  way.  Seed  corn 
should  be  selected  in  the  field  from  stalks  which  yield  best  in  equal  competition 
with  others.  It  should  be  of  a variety  which  succeeds  well  and  matures  under 
local  conditions.  Ears  should  be  saved  only  from  stalks  free  from  disease.  Gen- 
erally speaking,  the  seed  corn  that  produces  the  best  crop  is  the  cheapest.  Farmers 
are  justified  in  paying  good  prices  if  better  seed  corn  is  purchased.”  Reuter’s 
Seed  Corn  is  grown  and  selected  with  the  most  expert  care  and  attention — it’s 
worth  every  penny  it  costs. 

SPECIAL  NOTICE — For  lowest  market  prices  on  Seed  Corn,  Seed  Potatoes, 
Sorghums,  Millets,  Grass  Seeds,  Clover  Seeds,  all  Farm  Seeds,  see  Red  Ink  Price 
List.  If  you  haven’t  a copy  when  you  are  ready  to  order,  send  for  new  list,  which 
will  be  mailed  promptly  on  request. 


Reuter’s  Improved  Golden  Dent  Corn 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  Celebrated  Giant  Red  Cob 

C TVT  *7  A O Throughout  the  entire  South  there  is  no  big-eared  corn  that  equals 

I*  n 1^  J Zf-  Renter’s  Celebrated  Giant  Red  Cob  (illustrated  to  the  right  of  this 

x xx  -*■  ' * * x page).  It  is  unquestionably  the  finest  large-eared  Southern  field 

:orn  that  you  can  possibly  plant  for  a main  crop.  This  is  one  of  the  grandest  corns,  being  large  grained,  wonderfully 
aroductive,  high  feeding  and  of  exceptional  milling  value.  For  ensilage  purposes  it  is  absolutely  unbeatable.  Stalks 
3 to  12  feet  high,  broad,  strong  and  short-pointed,  with  ears  8 to  12  inches  long,  16  to  22  rows,  deep  grain,  pure  white, 
with  red  cob,  averaging  two  large  ears,  and  sometimes  three,  with  foliage  broad  leaved  and  full;  in  fact,  the  finest  large, 
white  red-cob  corn  we  have  ever  seen  growing  in  any  corn  section  of  this  country. 

On  a five-acre  field  we  had  600  bushels,  and  averaged  90  bushels  to  the  acre  of  good  sound  corn  on  200  acres 
Dlanted  for  seed  purposes.  One  of  my  Mississippi  customers  produced  110  bushels  to  the  acre,  and  another  one  of 
■ny  Louisiana  friends  claims  to  have  106  bushels  to  the  acre  on  a ten-acre  field.  It  is  medium  early,  producing  thor- 
jughly  matured  corn  in  100-120  days.  If  you  want  quality,  big  yield  and  corn  of  the  highest  germinating  vitality, 
;ry  this  superlative  quality  corn  this  spring  by  all  means. 

Mr.  J.  N.  Tait,  of  Alabama,  says:  “I  was  very  pleased  with  the  Giant  Red  Cob  Corn  I planted  last  year.  It 
s by  far  the  most  satisfactory  variety  I’ve  ever  planted.” 

OUR  SEED — Strictly  Southern  Grown,  highest  vitality,  will  germinate  95  per  cent  or  better,  seed  carefully 
jelected  from  best  yielding  stalks,  butted  and  tipped  to  secure  pure-bred,  uniform  seed  only.  You’ll  like  this  seed, 
it’s  the  prettiest  I’ve  ever  seen  this  year.  Order  early. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (14  lbs.),  85c;  bu.  (56  lbs.),  $2.75; 
For  market  prices  on  larger  quantities,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


REUTER’S  IOWA  GROWN  SEED  CORN 

A great  many  of  our  customers  prefer  Northern-grown  seed  corn,  as  it  matures  very  early,  and  is  also  good  for 
ate  planting.  For  early  green  feed  or  silage,  nothing  can  excel  these  sorts  for  early  planting.  The  varieties  that 
we  offer  have  been  carefully  selected  for  our  trade  and  are  recommended  to  you  with  full  assurance  that  you'll  be 
^leased.  These  particular  varieties  are  perfectly  adapted  to  the  South,  for  we  have  sold  them  for  several  years, 
argely  in  the  vicinity  of  New  Orleans,  and  the  results  are  always  satisfactory.  Our  seed  is  grown  expressly  for  us 
n Iowa,  the  greatest  corn  state  in  the  Union,  the  stock  is  carefully  butted  and  tipped,  put  up  in  even  weight  two 
jushel  bags.  After  this  stock  arrives  in  New  Orleans,  every  bushel  goes  through  our  big  electrically  operated  seed 
deaner,  so  you  can’t  help  but  get  the  finest  corn  you’ve  ever  seen.  Ideal  weather  conditions  this  past  season  enable 
is  to  offer  you  Iowa  Grown  Seed  Com  that  is  truly  without  an  equal. 

?I1vai*  TV/1  in  A TNJrk  710  Our  I°wa-grown  Silver  Mine  Seed  Corn  is  far  superior  to  the  ordinary  corn- 
jiivcx  iviiiic  J.V47.  /*±7  mercial  stock  offered  by  other  seedsmen.  Many  large  sugar  planters  in 
Louisiana  buy  hundreds  of  bushels  of  this  stock  from  us  year  after  year,  because  of  the  quality  of  our  seed,  and  it  has 
lever  failed  to  give  good  results.  Our  local  market  gardeners  also  plant  this  superfine  variety  for  early  roasting  ears. 
For  early  green  feed  and  silage  it  is  one  of  the  best  sorts  for  you  to  plant.  Stalks  medium  in  height,  ranging  from 
’ to  10  feet,  very  leafy,  broad  blades  and  a lot  of  them.  The  type  of  this  corn  is  very  even  and  uniform;  ears  run  from 
) to  12  inches  long;  16  to  22  rows  of  pure  white  kernels  solidly  set  on  a medium  small  white  cob;  ears  well  filled  out 
it  butt  end  and  tip  end.  Matures  in  100  days.  For  roasting  ears,  ready  in  80  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (14  lbs.),  75c;  bu.  (56  lbs.),  $2.25. 
For  market  prices  on  larger  quantities,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


pur  ■ 
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nIui«nnion  WVlItA  Pacirl  NTr»  Produces  large,  uniform,  well-filled  ears,  with  large, 

ullallipiUll  VV11ILC  1 cal  1 IMF*  / OU  white  grains.  A field  sort  and  raised  extensively  for  i 
ng  ears  by  local  gardeners. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (14  lbs.),  75c;  bu.  (56  lbs.),  $2.25. 
For  market  prices  on  larger  quantities,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


YELLOW  OR  GOLDEN  DENT  SORTS 


fi'drlv  T A£limi«<s  \Tr»  751 The  standard  Northern  yellow  corn  for  general  field  purposes  in  the 

L/<XL  iy  LCailllllg  /.7J.  South;  largely  planted  for  early  green  feed  and  ensilage.  It  grows  to 

nedium  height,  from  2 to  12  feet.  Very  popular  in  the  South  especially  in  Louisiana,  Mississippi  and  other  states. 
)ur  stock  this  season  is  surely  fine.  Germination  95  per  cent  or  better. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (14  lbs.),  65c;  bu.  (56  lbs.),  $2.00. 
For  market  prices  on  larger  quantities,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


Reid’s  Yellow  Dent 

752 0ne  of  the  most 

i v7.  / kja  popular  corns  in  the 
United  States,  and  fast  becoming 
well  known  in  the  South  on  account 
of  its  early  maturity.  . Grains  very 
deep,  closely  packed;  butts  and  tips 
almost  entirely  covered  over.  Ma- 
tures in  about  110  days. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 
lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
peck  (14  lbs.),  65c;  bu.  (56  lbs.), 
$2.00.  For  market  prices  on 
larger  quantities,  write  for  cur- 
rent Red  Ink  Price  List. 


Silver  Mine 


Iowa  Gold  Mine  No. 

753 Earliest  of  all  Northern 

yellows.  Pure  yellow,  deep 
grains,  splendid  yielder.  This  corn  is 
well  liked  by  many  planters  in  the 
South.  It  has  helped  to  fill  more 
than  one  silo,  and  is  largely  planted 
during  the  early  spring  for  a quick 
green  feed  crop.  Has  been  tried  all 
over  the  South  with  nothing  but 
the  best  results. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 
lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
peck  (14  lbs.),  65c;  bu.  (56  lbs.), 
$2.00.  For  market  prices  on 
larger  quantities,  write  for  cur- 
rent Red  Ink  Price  List. 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Georgia  - Carolina  Grown -Officially  Inspected 
and  Passed  as  Free  From  Pink  Boll  Worm. 


Wannamaker’s  Improved  Pedigreed  Cleveland 
Big  Boll  Cotton  No.  779— SS5 

far  superior  to  the  original  Cleveland  or  other  strains  of  the  Cleveland.  For  many 
years  we  have  endeavored  to  secure  a superlative  strain  of  Big  Boll  Cotton  that 
would  eclipse  anything  in  the  way  of  cotton  varieties,  and  feel  justified  in  offering 
you  this  pure-bred  type  of  wonderful  Big  Boll  Cotton,  for  it  is  heads  and  shoulders 
above  any  sort  we’ve  ever  handled. 

Our  stock  is  Pedigreed.  Every  plant  that  is  grown  this  year,  or  years  to 
come,  can  be  traced  back  through  record-yielding  plants  to  the  single  superior 
plant  selected  in  1908,  when  our  careful  growers  began  to  breed  this  variety  to  the 
exclusion  of  all  others,  by  means  of  the  stalk-to-row  plat  and  breeding  plots,  from 
single-stalk  selection,  which  enables  our  seed  to  give  more  uniform  and  satisfactory 
results  than  other  strains.  Every  stalk  grows,  fruits  and  lints  alike;  the  field  is 
uniform  in  growth  and  height,  something  beautiful  to  behold  and  to  be  proud  of. 

The  breeding  methods  are  thorough  and  systematic.  They  insure  that  our 
Pedigree  Cleveland  is  not  only  kept  up  to  its  present  standard  of  productivity,  but 
is  improved  and  better  from  year  to  year.  It  is  only  by  persistent  and  skillful 
selection  and  cultivation  that  a variety  can  be  kept  up  and  improved.  There  is  a 
constant  tendency  to  revert,  or  go  back,  to  a former  or  less  excellent  type. 

It  is  earlier  than  other  strains,  with  greater  productivity  and  therefore  better 
than  any  other  cotton,  either  for  boll  weevil  or  no  boll  weevil.  It  is  free  from 
disease,  because  it  is  selected  for  immunity.  Not  a diseased  plant  is  saved,  but 
discarded. 

The  percent  of  lint,  its  crowning  point,  is  from  three  to  six  per  cent  higher  than 
other  strains  of  the  same  cotton.  This  not  only  makes  it  more  productive,  but 
reduces  the  cost  of  picking  and  impoverishes  the  soil  less. 


Description  of  plant — Each 
pedigreed  and  true  to  type  through- 
out; weed  growth  unlike  other 
strains — medium  to  small,  strong, 
erect,  and  as  broad  as  high,  three 
to  four  primary  limbs  from  low 
down;  fruit  spurs  numerous,  long 
and  closely  jointed;  bolls  equi- 
distant and  evenly  distributed 
over  the  entire  plant,  as  thickly 
set  as  the  bolls  of  small-boiled 
cotton,  large  50  to  55  average  size 

bolls  to  the  pound,  open  perfectly,  five-locked,  easy  to  pick,  with  storm  resistance, 
free  from  boll-rot;  lint  of  fine  quality  and  one  inch  in  length;  seed  of  medium  size, 
gray,  fuzzy;  foliage  medium  to  light,  dark  green;  very  early  and  sets  fruit  closely 
and  rapidly  from  bottom  to  top  crop,  which  is  never  caught  by  frost,  and  can  be 
picked  early  in  boll  weevil  territory  in  order  to  destroy  stalks  early. 

At  the  Georgia  Experiment  Station,  since  1916,  when  it  was  first  tested, 
Cleveland  has  averaged  first  in  close  competitive  tests  with  the  cream  of  twenty 
to  thirty-four  other  prominent  varieties.  At  the  Mississippi  Experiment  Station 
it  averaged  first  with  the  same  competition  during  the  years  1906,  1907  and  1908. 
Besides  taking  the  highest  rank  of  the  first  importance,  namely  productivity,  it 
also  had  the  advantage  of  being  early;  of  large  bolls,  making  it  easy  to  pick;  and 
of  quality  and  length  of  staple,  etc.  Col.  R.  J.  Redding,  former  director  of  the 
Georgia  Station,  after  seventeen  years’  experience  testing  varieties  of  cotton 
pronounced  Cleveland  “Best  ‘all-round’  variety  I have  ever  tested.” 


Wannamaker’s  Cleveland  Big  Boll 


The  Georgia  Experiment  Station  on  test  had  Cleveland  Big 
Boll  heading  a list  of  twenty  varieties,  as  producing  2,852  pounds 
of  seed  cotton  per  acre;  37  percent  lint;  1,055  pounds  of  lint  per  acre; 
76  bolls  per  pound  of  cotton. 

Besides  the  advantages  of  the  greatest  productivity,  highest 
percentage  of  lint,  big  bolls,  etc.,  of  our  Pedigree-Cleveland  it  has 
special  advantages  over  other  strains  for  boll  weevil  territory.  Its 
advantage  as  to  earliness  is  equal  to  that  of  Kings,  Simpkins,  and 
other  similar  varieties,  with  much  greater  productivity,  and  ease  of 
picking  on  account  of  large  bolls.  It  is  not  only  much  earlier,  but  on 
account  of  its  being  a pedigree  cotton,  each  plant  matures  early  and 
opens  over  the  entire  plant  at  the  same  time.  This  unquestioned 
uniformity  is  an  added  advantage  in  gathering  up  all  the  cotton  early 
and  plowing  under  the  stalks. 

Prices:  By  mail,  postpaid:  Lb.,  26c;  3 lbs.,  60c.  Not  pre- 
paid, by  express  or  freight,  peck  (7J4  lbs.),  75c;  bu.  (30  lbs. 
Louisiana  Legal  Weight),  $2.50;  100  lbs.,  $8.00.  For  current 
prices  on  larger  quantities,  see  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

Hawkins’  Prolific  Big  Boll  Cotton — 
(Originator’s  Pure-Bred  Seed  Only)  No. 

<70 A An  extra  early, extra-prolific,  big  boll  cotton  that  has  proved 

‘ to  be  a mainstay  in  all  cotton  states.  It  gets  ahead  of 

the  boll  weevil  every  time,  and  has  proved  to  be  a money  maker  for 
many  cotton  planters  in  the  South.  Why  plant  scrub  seed  when  you 
can  take  the  best  cotton  in  the  world,  such  as  Hawkins’  Prolific  Big 
Boll,  and  at  a small  cost  per  acre  almost  double  your  yields?  This  is 
one  of  the  earliest,  most  prolific,  easiest  picked  and  of  most  superior 
lint,  and  finest  staple;  tall-growing,  long  tap-root,  resisting  drouth; 
from  two  to  four  limbs  near  the  surface  branching  two  short  limbs 
together  all  the  way  up  to  the  top,  all  literally  covered  with  big, 
white  bolls;  light  foliage,  large  bolls,  small  seed,  light  gray  or  dark 
green,  yielding  38  to  40  percent  lint,  and  sometimes  even  more. 
Opens  well,  growing  much  taller  than  other  sorts,  giving  every  advan- 
tage over  other  varieties  in  yield  per  acre.  On  the  short  fruited 
limbs  of  the  Hawkins’  Cotton  near  the  bottom  and  the  middle  of  the 
stalks  will  be  found  growing  two  bolls  opposite  each  other  on  the  same 
limb,  and  very  often  eight  to  ten  bolls  can  be  covered  with  the  span 
of  the  hand  on  the  same  limb.  Sometimes  called  the  Double-Jointed 
Cotton.  Well  adapted  to  all  soils.  With  proper  fertilization  and 
cultivation  will  produce  as  many  as  three  bales  to  the  acre.  It  has 
received  the  first  prize  at  the  Georgia  State  Fair.  Every  sack  we  sell 
comes  direct  from  Mr.  Hawkins — you  secure  from  us  nothing  but 
the  originator’s  pedigreed  seed. 

Prices:  By  mail,  postpaid:  Lb.,  25c;  3 lbs.,  60c.  Not 
prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  peck  (7k£  lbs.),  76c;  bu.  (30  lbs.), 
$2.60;  100  lbs,,  $7.50.  For  current  prices  on  larger  quantities, 
see  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Extra  Early  V arieties  for  Boll  W ee vil  Sections 


TVTnnPV  TVTcitpr*  NTn  VSd. An  excellent  early  variety  for  boll  weevil  districts.  A short 

iTiuiicj  / o-i:  staple,  but  heavy  yielder,  40  per  cent  lint.  Money  Maker  Cotton 

was  justly  named.  It  has  certainly  been  a money  maker  for  many  a planter  this  season.  We  have  just  received 
lots  of  reports  of  a half  and  three-fourths  of  a bale  to  the  acre,  right  in  the  boll  weevil  sections.  Money  Maker 
is  an  early  cotton,  the  growing  type  of  which  is  small,  somewhat  on  the  order  of  the  King  or  Simpkins,  and  it 
matures  about  one  week  later  than  these  two  varieties.  It  is  a heavy  yielder  and  gives  excellent  "turn-out” 
of  lint.  Our  seed  is  furnished  by  experts. 

Prices:  By  mail,  postpaid:  Lb.,  25c;  3 lbs.,  60c.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  peck 
(7K>  lbs.),  85c;  bu.  (30  lbs.),  $3.00;  100  lbs.,  $8.50.  For  current  prices  [oniSlarger  quantities,  see  Bed 
Ink  Price  List. 


Tflftlp’s  Prolific*  "\Tf»  78  This  cotton  has  become  one  of  the  most  popular  cottons  in 

1 uuic  o j.  i uiiul  too  existence,  and  is  especially  desired  each  season  by  a large  number 

of  Louisiana  planters.  It  is  well  known  for  its  extra  earliness,  making  it  a very  good  variety  in  boll  weevil 
infested  territory.  It  is  also  very  prolific,  putting  on  its  fruit  by  limbing.  It  does  not  grow  so  tall,  putting 
out  three  or  four  large  limbs  at  the  ground  and  limbing  from  there  up,  limbs  having  very  short  joints  and 
maturing  one  or  two  bolls  to  the  joint.  It  has  a long  tap  root  which  endures  it  to  stand  the  drouth  better  than 
any  other  variety.  Opens  wide  and  is  very  easy  to  pick,  and  will  make  an  average  yield  from  41  to  42  per  cent 
lint.  1.200  pounds  of  seed  cotton  will  average  a 500  pound  bale.  This  cotton  is  generally  adapted  to  any 
grade  of  land  making  it  a superior  over  that  of  many  other  varieties  of  cotton.  TOOLE’S  EARLY  PRO- 
LIFIC will  mature  a full  crop  in  100  to  110  days  after  planting,  and  is  also  a five  lock  cotton.  This  sort  will 
make  from  7-8  up  to  1 1-16  inch  staple.  It  has  been  known  in  Louisiana  to  make  as  high  as  1 1-16  inch  staple. 

Prices:  By  mail,  postpaid:  Lb.,  25c;  3 lbs.,  60c.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  peck, 
(7H  lbs.),  75c;  bu.  (30  lbs.),  $2.50;  100  lbs.,  $7.50.  For  current  prices  on  larger  quantities,  see  Red 
Ink  Price  List. 


_This  is  one  of  the  earliest,  extra  prolific,  boll  weevil-resisting  varieties 
for  you  to  plant  this  year.  It  gets  ahead  of  the  boll  weevil  every  time. 
It  is  worth  millions  of  dollars  to  the  cotton  planters  in  boll  weevil  sections.  It  opens  earlier  than  other  extra 
earlies,  and  it  doesn’t  blow  out  or  drop  out  as  quickly.  It’s  a heavier  bearer,  and  makes  better  and  longer  lint. 
It  roots  deeply,  resisting  both  drouth  and  storms.  It  branches  well  and  has  light,  open  foliage,  letting  in  the  sun 
to  all  parts  of  the  plant.  It  doesn’t  have  dense  shade  for  the  boll  weevil  to  hide  away  in.  It  fruits  from  the  ground 
to  the  top.  Contains  40  to  43  per  cent  lint.  This  cotton  has  been  tried  under  all  kinds  of  soils  and  conditions 
from  one  end  of  the  south  to  the  other,  in  uplands,  and  in  bottoms,  and  has  made  good  everywhere  it  has  been 
planted.  You  can’t  find  a hardier,  more  vigorous,  more  prolific  cotton  than  Bank  Account. 

Prices:  By  mail,  postpaid:  Lb.,  25c;  3 lbs., 
60c.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  peck 
(TVz  lbs.),  85c;  bu.  (30  lbs.),  $3.00;  100  lbs.,  $8.50. 
Ink  Price  List. 


Simpkin's  Prolific  Cotton 


LONG  STAPLE  COTTON  SEED— Improved  Express  No.  787— 

This  is  a remarkable  variety  that  has  made  good  in  every  cotton  state  in  the  South.  It  is  one  of  the  quickest 
maturing,  heaviest  yielding  staple  cottons  I know  of.  It  has  been  the  idea  with  a great  many  farmers  of  the 
South  that  it  was  impossible  to  get  a staple  cotton  that  would  mature  early  enough  to  make  under  boll  weevil 
conditions.  Express  cotton  has  already  dispelled  this  belief  from  the  minds  of  thousands  of  farmers,  and  never 
before  have  I seen  a variety  of  cotton  meet  with  such  general  satisfaction.  It  resists  boll  weevils  and  disease 
and  contains  40  per  cent  lint.  Express  'Cotton  Seed  which  we  are  offering  this  season  was  growm  exclusively 
for  us  by  a most  responsible  farmer  and  is  absolutely  true  to  type  and  unmixed  with  any  other  variety.  The 
seed  we  offer  you  is  absolutely  pure,  and,  in  addition,  is  improved  by  expert  breeding  and  selection. 

Prices:  By  mail,  postpaid:  Lb.,  35c;  3 lbs.,  80c.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  peck 
ny2  lbs.),  $1,00;  bu.  (30  lbs.),  $3.00;  100  lbs.,  $9.00.  For  current  prices  in  larger  quantities,  see  Red 
Ink  Price  List. 


Fiirlv  K ifl <5  Mo  781 believe  that  this  one  variety  of  cotton  has  done  more  towards  helping  the 

Esilllj  IVIlig  /OJ.  South  combat  the  boll  weevil  than  any  other  agency  that  has  been  employed. 

There  are  many  varieties  of  cotton  on  the  market,  and  a number  of  them  are  thoroughly  reliable  when  average 
conditions  of  fertility,  rainfall  and  climate  are  considered.  However,  since  the  advent  of  the  boll  weevil  all  other 
conditions  have  become  secondary  to  this  devastating  pest.  A cotton  which  is  not  a quick  and  prolific  boll  maker 
cannot  produce  a paying  crop  in  boll  weevil  districts,  because  the  only  practical  and  certain  way  to  whip  the  boll 
weevil  is  to  plant  a hardy,  prolific  and  quick-maturing  variety,  and  rush  it  through  to  maturity  before  many 
generations  of  boll  weevil  have  had  time  to  come  forth.  Reuter’s  Early  King  Cotton  is  just  such  a cotton.  It  has 
been  making  a good  crop  wherever  planted,  in  spite  of  the  boll  weevil.  It  required  fifteen  years  of  selecting, 
proving  and  reselecting  before  our  grower  succeeded  in  perfecting  this  wonderful  improved  cotton.  A small  boll, 
short  staple  variety,  very  early,  very  prolific;  it  beats  the  weevil  to  a frazzle.  This  cotton  is  today  the  peer  of  any 
cotton,  for  it  blooms  in  60  days  and  is  ready  for  picking  in  about  115  to  120  days.  I urge  you  to  place  your  order 
with  me  as  early  as  possible,  as  the  indications  point  to  a big  demand,  and  it  is  problematical  whether  there  will 
be  a sufficient  quantity  of  strictly  high-grade  North  Carolina  seed  to  fill  all  orders.  This  is  the  earliest,  most 
prolific,  most  perfect  bred,  and  has  the  largest  yield  of  lint  cotton  on  record  in  the  Cotton  Belt.  It  has  held  the 
record  as  the  best  boll  weevil  dodger  cotton  yet  produced,  and  will  so  long  as  time  lasts  be  one  of  the  most  depend- 
able sorts  to  plant  in  the  South.  There  is  no  excuse  for  a person  planting  poor  seed  of  anything,  and  as  cotton  is 
the  money  crop  of  the  South,  it  is  really  a disgrace  for  any  man  to  plant  any  but  good  cotton  seed.  I sell  you  this 
variety  with  every  assurance  that  it  will  make  a bale  to  the  acre,  provided  the  right  kind  of  cultivation,  fertili- 
zation and  care  is  taken  in  producing  the  crop. 

Prices:  By  mail,  postpaid;  Lb.,  25c;  3 lbs.,  60c;  not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  peck  (7p£  lbs.), 
75c;  bu.  (30  lbs.),  $2.50;  100  lbs.,  $7.50.  For  current  prices  on  larger  quantities,  see  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


Prolific  TTrlpul')  No  782 A ™e(iiu,m  size  boll,  very  prolific,  quick  maturing 

OimpKIIl  o rruilllt  /Oi  variety  that  is  well  adapted  to  boll  weevil  sections. 

This  variety  is  the  nearest  absolute  storm-proof  cotton  grown  at  the  northern  edge  of  the  belt.  It  grows  a strong 
hardy  weed,  limbs  out  close  to  the  ground,  and  fruits  early  and  heavily.  It  should  be  planted  in  not  less  than 
5-foot  rows  and  plants  spaced  from  18  to  24  inches.apart  in  boll  weevil  sections.  This  character  of  planting  gives 
the  plant  ample  room,  and  with  its  scant  foliage  plenty  of  sunshine  gets  to  all  parts  of  the  plant,  which  retards  the 
activity  of  the  weevil.  Eighty  days  from  planting  to  boll.  This  cotton  has  become  well  known  throughout  the 
South,  and  extended  description  is  unnecessary.  Simpkins  is  acknowledged  to  be  the  hardiest,  most  uniform  in 
maturity  and  the  earliest  of  all  varieties,  with  the  possible  exception  of  my  Early  King.  Simpkins  has  produced 
as  much  as  three  bales  to  the  acre,  averaging  40  per  cent  lint,  and  in  tests  made  at  the  Arkansas  Experiment  Station 
it  averages  first  out  of  twenty-eight  varieties.  I have  not  enough  seed  of  any  variety  to  fill  all  our  orders  this 
year,  but  I want  you  to  plant  only  good  cotton  seed  of  standard  varieties  this  and  every  year.  Send  your  order 
in  very  early  so  as  to  get  a start  with  this  cotton  this  year.  We  will  fill  all  orders  until  all  seed  is  sold. 

Prices:  By  mail,  postpaid : Lb.,  25c;  3 lbs.,  60c.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  of  freight,  peck  (7J-£  lbs.), 
75c;  bu.  (30  lbs.),  $2.50;  100  lbs.,  $7.50.  For  current  prices  on  larger  quantities,  see  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


Improved 

Express 

Cotton 


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CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Reuter’s  Pedigreed  Cane  Seed  for  Syrup  Making 


Reuter’s  Pedigreed  Syrup 
Cane 


We  are  making  a specialty  this  year  of  supplying  our  thousands  of  customers  throughout  the  South  with  Pedigreed  Syrup  Cane 
seed.  This  seed  is  offered  to  you  in  two  distinct  types  and  varieties:  Reuter’s  Syrup  Cane  Seed  and  Japanese  Honey  Cane  Seed. 
We  have  procured  our  stocks  of  these  two  highly  valuable  syrup  varieties  from  the  most  dependable  source  in  this  country.  For  twenty 
years  our  growers  have  been  growing  these  two  heavy-yielding  syrup  sorts  for  syrup  purposes  exclusively.  These  varieties  are  planted 
every  year  in  separate  and  distinct  fields.  Their  purity  is  kept  intact  and  their  productiveness,  in  yields  of  gallons  of  sorghum  per 
ton,  and  the  purity  of  the  syrup  produced,  is  increased  year  by  year  by  careful  analysis  of  individual  stalks  of  cane  and  by  planting 
the  cane  from  hand  selections  of  seed  heads  in  the  fields.  By  painstaking  methods  they  have  developed  pure  varieties  that  run  true 
with  hardly  any  variations.  They  mature  in  fixed  periods  which  is  very  important  to  farmers  making  syrup.  They  display  different 
characteristics  of  stalks,  seed  heads,  drouth  and  wind  resistance.  The  nature  of  the  lands  proves  one  variety  a greater  tonnage  pro- 
ducer than  another.  The  seed  heads  vary  in  form,  shape,  productiveness  and  color.  Both  varieties  will  produce  rich  and  fine  flavored  syrup. 

Handling  only  their  own  seed,  grown  expressly  by  contract  farmers,  or  on  their  own  lands  by  themselves,  curing  it  properly,  pre- 
liminary to  stacking,  then  preserving  it  under  roof  until  it  has  gone  through  the  sweat,  thereupon  thrashing  it  with  their  own  machinery, 
and  finally  subjecting  it  to  recleaning  processes  by  sensitive  air  and  screen  separations — the  resuit  is  seed  of  the  highest  germinating 
power  and  scrupulously  clean.  This  hand-picked,  pedigreed  seed  is  offered  to  you  this  season  in  two  varieties.  Be  sure  to  include  some 
of  this  exceptionally  fine  seed  in  your  order  this  year. 

Plant  either  of  these  two  pedigreed  syrup  varieties  on  rich  land  during  March,  April  or  May,  according  to  location, 

V7  till  Hie  jn  rows  3 y2  to  4 feet  apart  at  the  rate  of  12  to  15  pounds  of  seed  to  the  acre.  Cultivate  like  corn  and  chop  out  like 
cotton,  leaving  plants  about  10  to  12  inches  apart  in  the  row.  The  best  time  to  cut  for  making  syrup  is  just  before  the  seeds  ripen, 
as  the  plants  have  more  saccharine  at  that  state  of  growth.  If,  however,  it  is  your  intention  to  save  the  seed,  let  the  plant  mature 
and  cut  when  it  is  entirely  ripe.  The  seed  heads  should  be  cut  and  cured  in  the  field. 

Both  of  these  syrup  varieties  produce  an  immense  yield  of  fodder.  Some  farmers  who  plant  for  syrup,  do  not  pull  the  fodder,  but 
run  the  plant  and  fodder  through  a cane  crusher,  thereby  saving  labor.  This  method  of  crushing  the  cane  may  cause  the  syrup  to  be  a 
little  darker  in  color  than  if  the  fodder  is  pulled.  Seed  should  not  be  run  through  crusher  after  they  ripen. 

Reuter’s  Pedigreed  Syrup  Cane  Seed  No.  897— dbboncoc^ 

the  name  of  Texas  Seeded  Ribbon  Cane,  we  are  offering  you  our  Pedigreed  Red  X 
strain  of  Seeded  Ribbon  Cane  this  year  as  Reuter’s  Syrup  Cane.  Most  of  the  so-called 
Texas  Seeded  Ribbon  Cane  Seed  is  inferior  grades  of  Japanese  Cane  Seed,  whereas 
others  offer  mixed  Orange  Seed  as  this  variety,  or  as  Syrup  Cane  Seed.  Thirty  acres  of 
this  splendid  variety  produced  from  our  seed  averaged  20  tons  per  acre.  This  is  an  early 
maturing  variety ; makes  a large  stalk  and  fully  50  per  cent  more  fodder  than  the  ordinary 
commercial  sorghums.  We  candidly  believe  that  this  is  the  best  syrup  maker  ever  offered 
in  the  South.  It  is  an  all  around  good  sorghum,  outyielding  anything  we  know  of  for 
syrup,  silage,  fodder  and  seed.  Reuter’s  Syrup  Cane  is  a wonderful  syrup  producer, 
and  everyone  of  our  customers  can  depend  upon  this  stock  to  the  fullest  extent. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  30c;  2 lbs.,  55c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by  express 
or  freight,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  20c  per  lb.;  25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  18c  per  lb.; 

60-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  16c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  15c  per  lb.  For  cur- 
rent prices  on  larger  quantities,  see  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

Reuter’s  Pedigreed  Japanese  Honey  Cane  Seed  No. 

QQQ A splendid  syrup  making  variety  that  matures  a little  later  than  Reuter’s 

° Pedigreed  Syrup  Cane.  If  you  "want  a syrup  sorghum  that  yields  high  in 
syrup,  you  cannot  do  better  than  plant  this  variety.  Our  true  variety  of  this  heavy- 
yielding  syrup  sorghum  will  produce  25  to  30  tons  of  green  fodder  per  acre.  Some  of 
our  customers  claim  to  have  made  500  gallons  of  syrup  off  one  acre.  The  most  striking 
feature  about  this  splendid  cane  is  the  exquisitely  delicious  flavor  of  the  molasses, 
though  the  delicate  light  color  also  has  something  to  do  with  it;  matures  in  120  to  125 
days.  It  sends  up  2 to  4 stalks,  which  reach  a height  of  11  to  15  feet. 

Considering  the  adaptability  of  this  sweet  sorghum  to  a wide  range  of  soils,  whi  'h 
will  not  produce  Louisiana  Ribbon  Cane  with  any  profit  at  all,  and  in  addition  to  this, 
a superiority  of  flavor  which  is  putting  molasses  made  from  this  cane  on  the  same  basis, 
with  that  from  the  Louisiana  cane,  we  cannot  help  feeling  that  the  problem  of  a molasses 
cane  has  at  last  been  solved  for  the  farmers  of  the  South.  Mr.  H.  L.  Ellington,  a 
good  customer  of  ours  from  Mississippi,  wrote  us  claiming  from  50  pounds  of  seed  to 
have  produced  1,000  gallons  of  syrup  which  sold  from  55c  to  65c  per  gallon.  When  you 
order  this  variety  of  us,  you  get  seed  that  is  dependable,  thoroughly  recleaned,  hand- 
picked from  selected  seed  heads. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  30c;  2 lbs.,  56c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by  express 
or  freight,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  20c  per  lb.;  25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  18c  per  lb.; 

50-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  16c  per  lb. ; 100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  15c  per  lb.  For  current 
prices  on  larger  quantities,  see  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


Japanese  Honey  Cane  Seed— ^sSpurpoTes~RecIeaned  and  of  g00d  quality’ eapeclaUy  for 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (12 lbs.),  85c;  bu.  (50  lbs.), 
$2.75;  100  lbs.,  $5.00.  For  market  prices,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

SORGHUM  AND  CANE  SEED  FOR  FORAGE  PURPOSES 

The  planting  of  sorghum  throughout  the  South  for  forage  and  hay  crops  is  on  the  increase.  Can  be  planted  either  alone 
or  mixed  with  cowpeas.  The  sorghum  plant  is  a strong,  rapid  grower,  and  a greedy  feeder,  so  it  succeeds  best  on  a deep, 
rich  moist  soil.  The  seed  can  be  planted  in  drills  2 to  3 feet  apart  and  the  crop  cultivated,  or  may  be  sown  broadcast. 
Use  10  to  15  pounds  per  acre  in  drills;  50  lbs.  when  broadcasted  for  forage;  if  sown  broadcast  with  peas,  use  about  25 
lbs.  with  60  lbs.  of  peas.  We  obtain  our  stocks  of  sorghum  for  forage  and  hay  purposes  from  the  most  reliable  sources. 
Each  lot  is  analyzed  for  purity  and  germination  before  sold.  Every  bag  is  recleaned  through  our  big  electric  seed  cleaners. 
When  you  buy  sorghum  seed  from  Reuter’s  you  get  nothing  but  thoroughly  recleaned  seed  of  quality. 

Farit/  Amhor  Qfll The  leading  and  most  popular  saccharine  sorghum  for  early  green  feed  or  silage 

ILia.liy  AlllUcl  I’d.  7U 1 purposes.  It  is  the  earliest  sort  and  makes  fine  hay  green  or  cured,  which  is 
relished  by  all  stock. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  peck 
'1214  lbs.),  65c;  bu.  (50  lbs.),  $2.25;  100  lbs.,  $4.00.  For  market  prices  on  larger  quantities,  see  Red  Ink 
Price  List. 

Dronda  XT*i  fiOQ_ With  taller  and  heavier  stalks  than  the  Early  Amber,  although  not  quite  as 

Sl/a.Tiy  U/rzlIlgc  itO.  0 77  early  or  as  popular.  A splendid  producer. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  peck  (12  \4 
lbs.),  65c;  bu.  (50  lbs.),  $2.25;  100  lbs.,  $4.00.  For  market  prices  on  larger  quantities,  see  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


A very  valuable  variety,  largely  planted  in  Southwest  Texas. 
Later,  larger  growth  and  better  drouth  resister  than  either  the 


Red  Top  (Summac)  No.  902 

Orange  or  Amber. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  peck  (125^ 
lbs.),  65c;  bu.  (50  lbs.),  $2.25;  100  lbs.,  $4.00.  For  market  prices  on  larger  quantities,  see  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


Rrnom  pA1.„  XT/-.  A fine  crop  for  dry  land  farming  where  there  is  a market 

OIUUIll  Liurn  ^XhVcigreeily  IxO.  / £0  for  the  straw  for  brooms.  It  has  practically  no  feed  value. 

Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  peck  (12t£ 

..  --  ««  ” ’ ^ - 


lbs.),  $L00';  bu.  (50  lbs.),  $3.00;  100  lbs’.;  $5.50 


For  current  prices  on  larger  quantities,  see  Red  Ink  Price  List.  Reuter’s  Pedigreed  Japanese  Honey  Cane 


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seeds  for  the  south  CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans  seeds  for  the  south 


There  should  be  more  Kaffir  Corn,  Milo  Maize,  etc.,  planted  in  the  South 
every  year.  The  feed  item  on  your  farm  is  no  doubt  one  of  your  most  seiious 
problems,  and  from  experience  you  realize  that  if  you  buy  feed  it  makes  a big  hole 
in  your  bank  account.  GROW  YOUR  OWN  FEED. 

R pr*1  act  n .My  seed  is  absolutely  free  from  dirt  and  trash. 

ivcl.icallcu  occli  it  is  thoroughly  recleaned  by  the  most  up-to-date 
machinery,  and  all  foreign  grains  and  weeds  removed  before  it  is  sold  to  you.  My 
stocks  are  all  thoroughly  acclimated.  Write  us  for  delivered  prices  when  ready 
to  buy.  We  can  often  save  you  money  by  making  our  quotations  at  planting  time. 


Non-Saccharine-Sorghums  — 11  the  folIowing 


varieties  of 
'sorghum  succeed  in  the  dry- 
est  season.  When  common  corn  will  fail  entirely  for  want  of  rain,  these  plants 
simply  stop,  wait  for  the  rain,  and  then  go  and  make  a full  crop.  In  weight  of 
grain  they  will  make  more  per  acre  than  the  same  land  will  make  corn.  In  the 
way  of  dry  forage  they  give  enormous  returns,  at  a cost  less  than  the  cost  of 
gathering  alone  of  fodder  corn.  Cultivated  the  same  as 
corn.  They  will  grow  on  any  land  where  corn  will  and  on 
many  lands  too  poor  for  corn.  As  soon  as  the  seed  begins  to 
glaze,  commence  to  cut  and  stock.  It  usually  requires  one 
week  of  good  hot  sunshine  to  cure  the  hay.  The  main 
point  is  to  cure  the  hay  so  that  it  will  not  sour  when  stacked 
or  stored  away.  The  seeds  may  be  threshed  by  running  the 
stalks  through  a threshing  machine,  from  which  all  but  one 
row  of  the  concave  teeth  are  removed.  Prices  fluctuate 
and  are  subject  to  market  changes. 

White  Kaffir  Corn  No.  891 — 

This  variety  grows  from  4 to  8 feet  tall,  making  a straight, 
upright  growth.  It  has  a strong  stem  with  enormous  wide 
leaves.  The  stalks  keep  green  and  are  brittle,  making  excel- 
lent fodder,  either  green  or  dried,  which  is  highly  relished  by 
cattle  and  horses.  The  heads,  which  are  formed  in  the  top 
of  the  stalks,  range  in  length  from  6 to  15  inches.  As  early 
as  these  heads  begin  to  show  development,  the  joints  next 
below  the  top  send  out  seed  heads,  so  that  the  crop  yields 
an  enormous  amount  of  seed.  Where  the  seed  is  the  object 
it  will  be  well  to  cut  out  the  first  or  top  heads  as  soon  as 
they  are  ripe,  as  this  will  cause  a better  development  of  the 
second  crop  of  heads.  For  the  grain  sow  in  rows  3 feet 
apart,  10  pounds  to  the  acre.  For  fodder,  sow  from  one- 
half  to  one  bushel  to  the  acre,  either  broadcast  or  in  drills. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  post- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  peck  (12)4 
lbs.),  65c;  bu.  (50  lbs.),  $2.00;  100  lbs.,  $3.75.  For 
market  prices,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

Red  Kaffir  No.  892— 

stalks  are  more  slender  but  more  juicy  and  very  leafy.  The 
heads  grow  long  and  slender  and  measure  from  12  to  18 
inches  in  length.  The  seeds  are  red,  smaller  than  the  White 
and  rather  hard  and  brittle.  It  does  well  on  poor  land  and 
yields  much  heavier,  even  on  thin  soil. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c, 
postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  peck 
(12 y2  lbs.),  75c;  bu.  (50  lbs.),  $2.26;  100  lbs.,  $4.00. 

For  current  prices,  see  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


'.LA.'? 


“The  Finest  Syrup  I Ever  Ate” 

A good  customer  of  mine  writes  me  from  Jennings,  La.;  “I  got 
some  Pedigreed  Japanese  Honey  Cane  Seed  from  you  and  I never 
saw  anything  like  it.  It  is  the  finest  feed  I ever  used  for  stock  and 
after  I had  fed  one-half  of  it,  the  rest  grew  12  to  14  feet  high  and 
made  heavy  seed  which  my  bees  were  just  crazy  over.  When  it 
matured  I cut  it,  and  had  it  made  into  syrup.  I had  60  gallons  of 
the  finest  sorghum  syrup  I ever  ate.  Sold  it  as  fast  as  I could 
handle  it.  I want  to  thank  you  for  your  honesty  in  sending  me 
good  fresh  seeds.” 


Feterita  No.  894,  the  Great  Drouth  Crop — 

A truly  grand  forage  plant  that  was  brought  from  Egypt  in  1907.  Similar  to 
Kaffir  Corn  in  general  habit,  but  grows  a little  taller  and  produces  larger  heads, 
standing  erect.  The  stalks  bear  ten  to  twelve  leaves  and  the  heads  are  well  filled 
with  pure  white  or  bluish  white  seeds.  The  grain  is  larger  than  that  of  Milo  and 
softer  than  Kaffir.  It  is  about  a month  earlier  than  Kaffir  and  yields  considerably 
more.  Eighty  bushels  to  the  acre  was  reported  to  us  in  1917.  When  corn  will 
burn  up  on  account  of  heat,  Feterita  will  flourish.  Sow  in  rows  like  Kaffir  Corn. 
It  requires  about  8 to  10  pounds  to  sow  an  acre.  There  was  surely  a big  demand 
for  Feterita  the  past  few  years  and  our  supply  last  year  was  exhausted  long  before 
the  actual  planting  season  was  over.  It  is,  therefore,  to  your  interest  to  purchase 
your  supply  as  early  as  possible,  so  you  won’t  be  disappointed.  Our  seed  is 
all  recleaned  in  our  own  warehouse,  carefully  tested  and  proved  before  it  is 
sold  to  you.  Why  don’t  you  buy  some  from  us  this  year? 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
by  express  or  freight,  peck  (12)4  lbs.),  75c;  bu.  (50  lbs.),  $2.25;  100  lbs., 
$4.00.  For  market  prices,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

Egyptian  Wheat  (Shallu)  No.  895— 

It  is  a variety  of  sorghum  that  is  wonderfully  prolific  and 
should  be  planted  the  same  way,  either  for  grain  or  hay.  It 
grows  remarkably  well  with  little  moisture.  The  great  value 
is  in  the  seed  which  is  most  excellent  for  food  for  the  poultry, 
and  in  fact  all  stock  on  the  farm.  Fifty  to  100  bushels  of 
seed  may  be  grown  to  an  acre.  It  should  be  thrashed  as 
wheat  or  other  grain.  It  would  prove  far  more  valuable 
to  grind  the  seed  for  all  stock  except  poultry.  As  it  con- 
tains 80  per  cent  of  the  feeding  value  of  our  common  corn 
as  a food  for  stock,  it  can  be  made  far  more  valuable  as  a 
stock  food  on  many  farms  than  our  common  corn.  Even 
if  the  farmer  does  not  want  to  grow  it  for  the  farm  stock,  he 
should  plant  a sufficient  acreage  for  makirig  an  ample 
supply  for  all  the  poultry  on  the  farm.  It  is  planted  once 
and  then  cut  the  same  as  sorghum  or  Milo  Maize.  If  it  is 
used  for  fodder  purposes,  it  may  be  cut  about  three  times  a 
year,  yielding  in  the  three  cuttings  from  seven  to  eight 
tons  per  acre.  Grows  6 to  8 feet  high.  Plant  it  from 
January  until  July  In  drills  use  two  pounds  to  the  acre; 
when  sowing  broadcast,  one  and  one-half  to  three  bushels 
per  acre. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10c;  lb.,  25c;  2 lbs.,  40c, 
postpaid.  For  current  prices  on  larger  quantities, 
see  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

Genuine  Dwarf  Milo  Maize  No.  896 

Grows  only  about  4 feet  high  and  makes  a small  stalk,  as 
compared  with  the  old  type  of  Milo  Maize.  The  stalks  are 
short,  but  large,  and  stand  up  remarkably  well.  The  heads 
are  large;  so  are  the  seeds.  Earlier  than  the  Kaffir  Corn  and 
Standard  Milo  Maize.  The  yield  is  from  60  to  100  bushels 
to  the  acre.  It  is  straight-necked  variety,  which  is  a valu- 
able feature  in  gathering,  feeding  and  cutting  the  heads. 
It  will  stand  greater  drouth  than  any  other  sorghum,  and  for  that  reason 
is  admirably  adapted  to  dry  farming.  Should  be  extensively  grown;  in 
fact  every  farmer  should  plant  a few  acres,  for  if  drouth  comes  he  will  be 
sure  of  feed.  Should  be  planted  about  the  1st  of  April  until  August  1st. 
Every  animal  on  the  farm,  from  the  hen  to  the  horse,  will  eat  and  fatten 
on  the  seed. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  by  express  or  freight, peck  (12)4  lbs.),  65c;  bu.  (50  lbs.),  $2.00; 
100  lbs.,  $3.75.  For  market  prices,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price 
List. 


<<A  Qnr*r>oec” Your  Pedigreed  J a p a n e se 

rV  rcllcLl  OULtcas  Honey  Cane  Seed  is  a perfect 

success  here.  It  grew  1 1 feet  high  and  I made  syrup  at  the  rate  of  250 
gallons  per  acre  and  the  best  quality  in  the  county.” — From  a Blythe, 
Texas,  customer. 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


REUTER’S  RECLEANED  CLOVER  SEED 


Hubam  Clover  No.  742— newest 

growing  annual  whit©  sweet  clover  about  which  so 
much  has  lately  been  published  in  the  agricultural 
press.  It  does  in  one  year  what  other  clovers  will  do 
in  two  years.  It  reaches  4 to  10  feet  in  height  from 
three  to  six  months  after  planting.  Yields  six  times 
that  of  Red  Clover.  Under  ordinary  conditions 
Hubam  will  make  a very  satisfactory  growth  on  any  soil 
of  average  fertility.  Hubam  is  not  an  untried  crop. 

It  has  been  grown  "with  tremendous  success  throughout 
the  entire  South.  It’s  a great  drouth  resister.  It 
requires  2 to  3 pounds  of  seed  per  acre  if  planted  in 
cultivated  rows  and  8 to  12  pounds  if  seeded  broadcast. 

Plant  either  during  the  fall  or  early  spring.  Hubam 
should  be  harvested  when  one-half  of  the  seed  pods 
have  turned  brown  and  the  first  ripe  seed  is  beginning 
to  shatter  on  the  ground.  You  cannot  be  too  partic- 
ular about  getting  genuine  Hubam  Seed.  We  offer 
nothing  but  the  finest,  recleaned  Northern  Grown 
Hubam  Clover  Seed  Stock,  showing  a high  percentage 
of  both  purity  and  germination,  and  the  kind  of  seed 
we  can  offer  to  you  with  every  assurance  that  it  will 
give  satisfaction.  Obtain  your  supply  of  the  World’s 
Greatest  Clover  direct  from  Reuter. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  50c;  lb.,  $1.60;  5 lbs., 

$7.50,  postpaid. 

Lespedeza  or  Japan  Clover  No.  733 — •,TohubtsThtehobetst 

clover  to  plant  in  the  South  during  the  spring  months,  and  has  proved  itself  to  be 
one  of  the  greatest  wealth  producers  of  this  section.  It  should  be  planted  at  the 
rate  of  one  bushel  to  the  acre,  during  February  and  March,  or  even  as  late  as  April 
and  into  May.  Sow  it  broadcast  on  growing  grain,  if  you  like.  If  sown  on  sod, 
the  land  should  first  be  scarified  with  a disk  harrow  in  order  to  give  the  seed  a good 
seed  bed.  It  thrives  on  very  poor  soils  and  continually  improves  them,  at  the 
same  time  yielding  a highly  profitable  and  nutritious  forage.  It  will  yield  as  high 
as  four  tons  to  the  acre  and  frequently  more.  Many  of  my  best  customers  sow 
Lespedeza  in  February  in  their  fall  planted  oats.  I advise  you  to  send  to  the 
U.  S.  Department  of  Agriculture,  Washington,  D.  C.,  for  a copy  of  Farmer’s  Bulletin 
No.  1143,  which  will  give  you  much  helpful  information  about  Lespedeza. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  15c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
10-lb.  lots,  at  25c  per  lb.;  25-lb.  lots,  at  20c  per  lb.;  50-lb.  lots,  at  19c  per 
lb.;  100-lb  lots  or  over,  at  18c  per  lb.  For  market  prices  on  Lespedeza 
Clover  Seed,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


ALF  ALFA — Peerless  N ew  Mexico 

Ain  1 My  Peerless  NewMexico  Alfalfa  Seed,  a 

variety  that  has  more  than  made  good 
in  Louisiana,  Mississippi  and  other  adjacent  States,  has 
completely  reorganized  many  a farm  in  this  section, 
brought  increased  money  profits  and  saved  much  real 
money  that  formerly  was  spent  for  feed.  There  isn’t 
any  question  but  that  alfalfa  is  the  greatest  forage  crop 
grown,  and  any  farm  that  can  produce  it — and  the 
farm  that  cannot  is  rare,  is  not  realizing  its  full 
possibilities  without  this  splendid  crop.  Many  of 
those  who  have  been  the  most  successful  with  my  seed 
were  doubters  and  scoffers  of  alfalfa  because  they  had 
formerly  tried  out  only  Northern  and  Western  alfalfa 
seed  that  was  never  adapted  to  this  section. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  15c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c, 
postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  32c 
per  lb.,  25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  30c  per  lb.;  60-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  29c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at 
28c  per  lb.  For  market  prices  on  Alfalfa  Seed, 
write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

Reuter’s  Hairy  Peruvian  Alfalfa 

CofkH  TVrk  r7(\r) This  is  truly  a wonderful  vari- 

occu  J-’vJ.  !\S£t  ety  and  I have  known  it  to 

produce  three  tons  more  to  the  acre  than  ordinary 
alfalfa  planted  alongside  of  it.  It  is  of  a long-season 
sort,  especially  adapted  to  the  South  and  Southwest,  is  a vigorous  grower,  will 
thrive  at  a temperature  10  degrees  colder  than  common  alfalfa  and  will  only  winter- 
kill  at  10  degrees  Fahrenheit  or  less.  At  least  5 pounds  more  seed  to  the  acre 

should  be  sown  than  other  varieties,  for  it  is  necessary  to  have  a thick  stand  to 

produce  good  hay.  Plants  grow  taller,  stems  larger,  grayish-green  leaves,  and 
should  be  cut  early.  It  will  yield  an  extra  cutting  in  a season,  from  one  to  three 
tons  more  hay  in  a season,  over  other  sorts,  and  will  supply  winter  pasture  for  hogs 
and  cattle.  It  recovers  quickly  after  cutting  and  on  poor  or  sandy  land  will  give 
cuttings  where  other  varieties  fail.  It  is  impossible  to  distinguish  Hairy  Peruvian 
seed  from  other  varieties  so  care  should  be  used  in  handling  and  planting  the  seed. 
My  stock  is  genuine  and  of  exceptional  quality. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  20c;  lb.,  50c;  2 lbs.,  90c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  35c  per  lb.,  25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  33c  per  lb.;  50-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  31c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  30c  per  lb.  For  market 
prices  on  Alfalfa  Seed,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


_Southern  farmers  are  fast  realizing  the  great  value  of  this  crop, 
"for  pasture  for  hay,  as  a soiling  crop  and  for  fertilizing,  but 
many  have  yet  to  learn  the  importance  of  quality  in  clover  seeds.  I guarantee  my  Red  Clover 
Seed  98  per  cent  pure,  or  over.  I am  selling  an  increasing  quantity  each  year,  and  my  customers 
report  most  satisfactory  results.  This  variety  is  largely  planted  in  Louisiana,  Mississippi, 
Georgia  and  other  Southern  States,  being  admirably  adapted  to  the  hill  parts  of  the  South,  especially 
the  valley  lands  of  North  Georgia,  Alabama,  Mississippi  and  States  farther  North.  It  makes 

two  or  more  cuttings  of  hay  each  season,  and  is  fine  for 
pasturage  in  a combination  with  other  clovers  and  grasses. 
Sow  seed  during  the  fall  and  spring,  at  the  rate  of  12  to  15 
pounds  to  the  acre.  A bushel  weighs  60  pounds.  Write  for 
prices  when  ready  to  buy  in  quantity. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  20c;  lb.,  50c;  2 lbs.,  90c,  post- 
paid. Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  32c  per  lb., 
25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  30c  per  lb.;  50-lb.  lots  or  over, 
at  29c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  28c  per  lb.  For 
market  prices  on  Clover  Seed,  write  for  current  Red 
Ink  Price  List. 


Lespedeza  Hay 


u/l,:fA  /^l  XTcv  TXA This  is  a small,  hardy,  perennial,  spreading  clover.  While  it  makes  fine  pasturage, 

vvmie  VjJLUVtir  FNU.  /O4*  yet  it  is  of  too  small  growth  to  permit  of  its  making  hay.  It  is  frequently  sown  with 
other  clovers  and  grasses  where  a fine  pasture  is  wanted.  Mixed  with  lawn  grass,  it  helps  to  establish  a quick,  permanent  turf, 
grows  about  4 inches  high,  and  is  hardy  under  all  conditions.  When  sown  alone,  use  12  to  15  pounds  per  acre;  but  when  sown 
with  other  grasses  and  clover,  half  this  amount  will  be  sufficient. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  25c;  lb.,  80c;  2 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  65c  per  lb.;  25-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  60c  per  lb.  For  market  prices  on  Clover  Seed,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


Hubam  Clover 


.n.vr/T:**  XTi-w  TXL  Also  known  as  Swedish  Clover.  Under  ordinary  conditions  it  grows  from  1 to  2 
xYl&yKG  Clover  FNU.  U feet  high,  and  is  valuable  for  pasturage  and  soiling.  The  stems  are  thinner  than 
those  of  Red  Clover  and  the  leaves  are  more  numerous,  making  hay  of  a finer  texture.  It  has  no  equal  for  growing  on  wet,  marshy 
soils,  where  no  other  clover  will  grow'.  It  is  not  suited  for  dry  soils.  The  acreage  in  Louisiana  is  increasing  each  year.  Sow  10 
to  12  pounds  to  the  acre  during  fall  and  spring. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  20c;  lb.,  50c;  2 lbs.,  90c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  30c  per  lb.;  25-lb. 
ots  or  over,  at  28c  per  lb.;  50-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  27c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  26c  per  lb.  For  market  prices  on 
Clover  Seed,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

■sin  v>l  „ H'lZ.  (MELLILOTTJS  ALBA) — This  variety  resembles  alfalfa  in 

White  RlOSSOtn  (Sweet  Clover  JNQ.  /«5D— appearance,  habits  of. growth,  and  nutritive  value.  It  is 
hardy,  making  a rank  growth  of  stems,  leaves  and  roots,  and  is  not  a pest.  It  seeds  itself,  is  adapted  to  a wide  variety  of  soils, 
withstands  cold  and  heat  well,  and  is  liked  by  all  stock,  including  poultry.  It  should  be  cut  when  young.  Sow  in  August, 
September  or  October  for  fall  planting,  and  in  February  and  March  for  spring,  at  a rate  of  15  to  20  pounds  of  our  re-cleaned 
hulled  seed  to  the  acre. 

Prices-  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  15c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  22c  per  lb.;  25-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  20c  per  lb.;  50-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  18c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  16c  per  lb.  For  market  prices  on 
Clover  Seed,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

Yellow  Blossom  Sweet  Clover  No.  738 — cTjveiLIM°^  growing  fronTTs 

to  20  inches  high,  which  is  being  used  by  many  for  quick  results.  It  comes  earlier,  makes  a full  crop  the  first  season.  You  can  sow 
the  seed  in  the  fall  or  early  spring.  The  seed  is  much  cheaper  than  the  White  Blossom. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10c;  lb.,  30c;  2 lbs.,  50c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  18c  per  lb.,  25-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  16c  per  lb.;  50-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  14c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  12c  per  lb.  For  market  prices  on 
Clover  Seed,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


PEANUTS— CHEAPEST  PORK  PRODUCER 


With  a.  crop  of  peanuts  and  a 
bunch  of  hogs  and  just  enough  corn 
to  harden  them  off,  any  farmer  can 
add  a splendid  sum  to  his  bank 
account — and  the  hogs-  will  gather 
the  crop  for  him.  Peanuts  produce 
a highly  profitable  crop,  are  enormous 
savers  of  labor  on  the  farm,  and  if 
handled  properly  add  fertility  to  the 
land.  The  Federal  Bureau  of  Chem- 
istry, in  discussing  the  feeding  value 
of  peanuts,  says:  “In  the  peanut 
proteins  we  have  found  more  of  the 
weight-producing  substance  than  in 
any  Vegetable  or  seed  substance  that 
has  been  analyzed  up  to  the  present 
time.  It  is  well  known  that  peanuts 
will  produce  weight  in  hogs  faster 
than  anything  else,  and  some  rough 
estimates  show  that  49634  pounds 
of  peanuts — that  is,  just  roughage 
peanuts,  not  press  cake — increased 
the  weight  of  the  hog  just  100  pounds. 

It  took  nearly  600  pounds  of  shelled 
corn  to  do  the  very  same  thing.” 

“Good  seed,”  says  the  U.  S.  Depart- 
ment of  Agriculture,  “is  just  as  im- 
portant with  the  peanuts  as  with 
corn,  wheat,  or  any  other  crop.” 

Spanish  Peanuts  No. 

QZ.C This  variety  should  be 

planted  for  forage  and  feed- 
ing purposes.  Under  most  favorable 
conditions  it  will  mature  in  ninety 
days.  It  is  a small-podded  variety 
very  productive,  stems  upright,  foliage 
abundant  and  heavy;  pods  clustered 
about  base  of  plant,  usually  two 
seeds  in  a pod,  entirely  filling  pod; 
color  of  peas  light  brown;  pods  adhere 
well  to  plant  in  digging.  This  variety, 
properly  handled,  will  yield  60  bushe'ls 
of  peas  and  a ton  of  hay  to  the  acre. 

This  variety  is  also  used  exclusively 
for  oil  mill  purposes. 

Prices:  Lb.,  30c;  3 lbs.,  76c, 
postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots 
or  over,  at  13c  per  lb.;  25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  12c  per  lb.;  60-lb.  lots  or 
over,  at  10c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  9c  per  lb.  For  market 
prices  on  seed  peanuts,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

TTcmnPSCAA  Rorl  TVr»  QGG One  of  the  best  varieties,  particularly 

i cuucascc  JLVCU  iHU.  OOO  adapted  to  black,  waxy  land,  but  does 
well  on  sandy  soil.  Pods  contain  three  large  kernels  each.  Very  productive. 

Prices:  Lb.,  30c;  3 lbs.,  75c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or 
over,  at  18c  per  lb.;  25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  17c  per  lb.;  50-lb.  lots  or  over, 
at  16c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  16c  per  lb.  For  market  prices  on 
seed  peanuts,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

North  Carolina  Running  Peanut  No.  867— 


Reuter’s  Improved  Spanish  Peanuts 


GIANT  BEGGAR 
WEED  No.  718— ISAi 

forage  plant  and  a wonderful  soil 
restorer,  far  more  valuable  as  a fertil- 
izer than  either  peas  or  clover,  and, 
in  many  sections  of  the  South,  superior 
to  either  for  forage.  It  is  an  annual, 
making  its  growth  late  in  the  season. 
It  is  erect,  reaching  a height  of  5 to 
7 feet  on  good  soils  and  is  used  for 
hay,  silage  and  grazing.  When  cut 
at  the  right  time  and  properly  cured 
it  makes  superior  hay.  Its  greatest 
value,  probably,  is  as  a grazing  plant 
in  late  summer  and  early  winter,  as 
it  is  even  more  fattening  than  alfalfa 
or  cowpeas.  It  is  easily  killed  by  a 
single  cultivation  in  late  summer  and 
soon  disappears  from  fields  which  are 
not  plowed.  Sow  about  10  pounds 
broadcast  on  land  in  the  same  man- 
ner you  would  oats  and  plow  under 
in  like  manner.  June  is  the  best 
planting  month. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  25c;  lb., 
75c;  2 lbs.,  $1.40,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  55c 
per  lb.;  25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  50c 
per  lb.;  50-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  45c 
per  lb.  For  market  prices  on 
larger  quantities,  write  for  cur- 
rent Red  Ink  Price  List. 

BUCKWHEAT 

desirable 

and  profitable  crop  for  spring  sowing, 
particularly  for  farms  that  include 
bees  and  poultry.  It  is  easily  grown, 
makes  a splendid  flower  food  for  bees 
and  a very  satisfactory  yield  of  grain. 
It  is  prized  as  a poultry  feed,  being 
regarded  as  a stimulant  to  egg  pro- 
duction, and  when  ground  is  profit- 
ably fed  to  hogs  and  other  stock. 
Sow  one  bushel  to  the  acre. 

_This  variety  is  regarded  as 


It  is  a sure  cropper 
Nuts  a little  larger 


There  is  a good  demand  for  the  running  variety  of  peanuts, 
and  can  always  be  depended  upon  to  produce  a large  yield, 
than  the  Spanish.  Recleaned  seed. 

Prices:  Lb.,  30c;  3 lbs.,  75c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or 
over,  at  1214c  per  lb.,  25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  10c  per  lb.;  50-ib.  lots  or  over, 
at  9c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  8c  per  lb.  For  market  prices  on  Seed 
Peanuts,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


Japanese  Buckwheat  No.  728 — 'and 

is  earlier  than  common  sorts.  The  grains  are  large  and  the  plants  are  of  branch- 
ing character  and  the  stiff  straw  stands  up  well. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  15c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid, 
10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  10c  per  lb.;  25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  8c  per  lb.;  50-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  7c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  634c  per  lb.  For  market 
prices  on  larger  quantities,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

TTPT  AMD  T>  T (p  17  vrn  QQ-| You  can  grow  rice  just  as  easily  on 

UrLAltD  iVl'Ul!/  iNO.  ool  uplands  as  on  the  flooded  lowlands. 
Any  ground  having  a reasonable  amount  of  moisture  will  produce  a good  crop. 

Prepare  the  land  and  cultivate  as  for  corn,  except  the  rows  are  only  22  inches 
apart,  so  that  one  furrow  in  each  middle,  with  an  18-inch  sweep,  usually  suffices 
for  a working,  and  the  hills  just  far  enough  so  it  can  be  hoed.  Plant  as  early 
in  April  as  you  can.  Drop  16  to  20  seed  in  each  hill  and  leave  all  that  come  up. 
Cultivate  for  moisture  and  to  keep  down  grass  and  weeds  until  the  rice  begins 
to  head.  It  usually  ripens  last  of  August  or  early  in  -September.  The  color 
tells  when  it  is  ripe.  Requires  about  three  bushels  of  44  pounds,  or  132  pounds, 
to  sow  an  acre. 


Improved  Valencia  Peanut  No.  868— ™fe  orSiy 

from  Spain  and  satisfies  a demand  from  anyone  who  desires  a peanut  well  adapted 
to  our  section,  yet  larger  in  size,  with  a greater  number  of  nuts  or  kernels  than 
in  most  sorts  planted  in  the  South.  A very  productive 
variety.  Pods  are  large,  close  and  well  filled,  containing 
three  to  four  kernels  or  nuts  in  each  pod.  Has  a sweet, 
mild  and  enjoyable  flavor.  A splendid  commercial 
variety. 

Prices:  Lb.,  40c;  3 lbs.,  $1.00,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  20c  per  lb.;  25-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  18c  per  lb.;  50-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  16c 
per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  15c  per  lb.  For 
market  prices  on  seed  peanuts,  write  for  current 
Red  Ink  Price  List. 

T?  A PF -°ne  of  the  most  valuable  forage  plants 

■L/  eaten  by  all  kinds  of  live  stock,  but  is 
pre-eminently  fitted  to  furnish  pasture  for  cattle,  sheep 
and  swine.  Every  farmer  who  raises  hogs  should  grow 
Rape  throughout  the  winter  and  spring. 

Dwarf  Essex  No.  876—™^™^ 

ought  to  plant,  and  no  other.  Sow  broadcast,  at  the 
rate  of  10  pounds  to  the  acre,  early  in  the  spring,  and 
will  furnish  rich  and  nutritious  pasture  and  green  feed 
in  six  to  eight  weeks  from  sowing.  Can  be  planted  as 
late  as  April  1st  with  the  expectation  of  producing  a 
splendid  crop. 

Prices:  Lb.,  30c;  2 lbs.,  60c,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  10  lbs.,  $1.50;  50  lbs.,  $7.00;  100  lbs., 

$13.50.  For  market  prices  on  Rape  seed,  write  for 
current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


Mammoth  Russian  Sunflower 


Prices:  Lb.,  25c;  2 lbs.,  40c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or 
over,  at  7 34c  per  lb.;  25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  7c  per  lb.;  50-lb.  lots  or  over, 
at  6c  per  lb.  For  market  prices  on  larger  quantities,  write  for  current 
Red  Ink  Price  List. 

SUNFLOWER  — Mammoth 

■Rrieciafn  TSIrt  019 The  sunflower  is  a cul- 

J\uasidll  1NU.  71-4  tivated  crop  in  Asia  and 

Europe  and  to  some  extent  in  Canada  and  the  United 
States,  principally  for  its  oil  and  seeds.  The  Mammoth 
Russian  variety  produces  an  enormous  head  measuring 
from  12  to  20  inches  in  diameter.  On  light, well-drained, 
well-tilled,  fertile  soils  it  yields  30  to  50  bushels  per 
acre  and  frequently  more.  Plant  and  cultivate  as 
you  would  corn,  though  it  may  be  planted  much  earlier 
as  the  seed  is  not  injured  by  slight  freezing  of  the  ground. 
The  seeds  are  highly  prized  by  farmers  and  poultry- 
men,  who  have  found  it  an  excellent  feed  for  poultry 
of  all  kinds  and  one  of  the  most  economically  grown 
for  this  purpose  of  any  of  the  grains,  for  it  can  be  pro- 
duced far  cheaper  than  its  equivalent  in  corn.  The 
heads  should  be  harvested  shortly  before  thoroughly 
ripe  to  avoid  scattering  and  loss  of  seed,  but  should  be 
carefully  dried  before  storage  to  prevent  molding.  As 
a poultry  and  bird  food  this  variety  will  be  most  pro- 
ductive.' Plant  in  any  waste  space  during  the  early 
spring  up  to  middle  of  July,  sowing  at  the  rate  of  8 to 
10  pounds  to  the  acre. 

Prices:  Lb.,  25c;  2 lbs.,  40c,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  12c  per  lb.;  25-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  11c  per  lb.;.  50-lb.  lots  or  over,  at 
10c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  8c  per  lb.  For 
market  prices,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price 
List, 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Plant  MILLETS  for  QUICK  “CATCH”  CROP 


TpntIPSSPP  Goldptl  lVTillpr  Nfl  (Illustrated) — Before  the  big  war 

1 cllIlCaf>cc  VrUlCIcU  IVllllcl  1NU.  OCJ«5  this  variety  was  known  as  German 

Millet.  We  like  the  present  name  much  better.  It  is  an  important  large  yielding  and  most  nutritious 
hay  crop,  quick-growing  and  easily  cured.  It  ought  to  be  seeded  thickly — not  less  than  one  bushel 
to  the  acre — and  the  crop  should  be  cut  while  in  bloom  before  the  seed  hardens  in  the  head.  If  the 
seed  is  allowed  to  form,  the  stalks  get  hard  and  do  not  make  nearly  as  good  quality  hay,  and  at  the 
same  time  it  is  more  exhaustive  to  the  soil.  It  can  be  sown  any  time  from  the  middle  of  April  until 
the  end  of  July,  although  some  farmers  sow  earlier,  while  others  continue  planting  duting  August. 

It’s  a quick  crop,  matures  in  six  to  eight  weeks  after  seeding.  Don’t  sow  too  early  as  it  does  not 
grow  off  well  until  the  soil  and  weather  get  warm 

Lots  of  our  farmers  are  sowing  Golden  Millet  with  Cowpeas  for  a hay  crop.  When  planted  in 
this  way,  it  should  be  some  quick-maturing  variety  of  cowpeas,  such  as  the  Whippoorwill  or  New 
Era,  and  should  be  sown  at  the  rate  of  three-quarters  of  a bushel  of  Millet  and  one  bushel  of  Cowpeas 
to  the  acre.  It  is  necessaiy,  when  these  crops  are  sown  together,  to  cut  the  crop  at  the  time  that,  the 
Millet  is  ready  to  cut  for  hay,  regardless  of  the  maturity  of  the  Cowpeas.  Sown  together  in  this  way, 
they  make  a much  larger  yield  than  either  crop  alone,  and  cure  up  and  make  splendid,  nutritious  hay. 

Our  Tennessee  Grown  Recleaned  Golden  Millet  Seed  is  worth  fully  50c  per  bushel  more  than  the 
ordinary  Western  stock  offered  by  seedsmen  in  the  South.  It  will  stand  more  drouth  and  produce 
bigger  crops.  Very  little  of  the  Millet  seed  sold  in  the  South  today  is  true-to-name  stock.  It’s  better 
to  be  safe  than  sorry — order  from  Reuter  this  year,  without  fa  1. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c.  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or 
freight,  peck  ( 12  lbs.) , 75c;  bu.  (50  lbs.) , $2.25;  100  lbs.,  $4.00.  For  market  prices  on  larger 
quantities,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  Lsit. 

Manitoba  Hog  Millet  No. 

Seeds  are  large  and  contain  a high  percentage  of  oil.  The  seeds  have  a higher  feeding  value  per  pound 

than  our  common  corn.  This  plant  always  produces  a heavy  head  of  seed.  The  seeds  furnish  the  best  of  all  foods  for  all 
poultry.  It  has  produced  as  high  as  75  bushels  of  seed  per  acre.  One  great  feature  of  this  Millet  is  that  the  seed  ripens 
before  the  straw,  so  that  it  may  be  cut  and  bound  as  wheat  or  oats,  threshed,  and  a nice  green  crop  of  hay  put  up:  while 
the  seed  may  be  housed  and  be  fed  separately  as  grain.  This  plant  is  an  annual,  and  like  other  Millets,  must  be  planted 
each  season.  By  beginning  to  sow  with  early  com  planting  and  keep  up  sowing  first  of  every  month  up  to  September  1st, 
have  fine  green  foliage  for  our  stock  all  summer. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10c;  lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid  by  express  or  freight,  peck  (12)4  lbs. 
bu.  (60  lbs.),  $2.25;  100  lbs.,  $4.00.  For  market  prices  on  larger  quantities,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List 

Poctrl  rtt*  Tail  lVTlIlAt-  lVrt  Qgs  (Pencillaria) — One  of  the  best  and  most  nutritious  of  continuous 

l v>uxl.“  1 all  IvllllCL  DiU.  oaa  cutting  green  forage  plants.  Needs  no  introduction  to  our  friends 

who  have  purchased  our  seed  for  the  past  ten  years  without  a single  fadure.  Produces  as  much  as  100  tons  of  green  forage  per  acre. 

It  will  grow  10  to  12  feet  high,  but  cutting  can  be  commenced  when  it  has  attained  the  height  of  3 to  4 feet,  when  it  will  stool  out 
enormously,  and  make  rap.d  growth;  can  be  cut  in  this  way  three  or  four  times  in  a season.  It  is  largely  used  by  dairymen  and 
others  who  have  cattle  for  furnishing  them  with  green  feed  through  the  summer,  as  if  a sufficient  quantity  is  sown,  it  can  be  cut  as 
desired,  furnishing  a daily  supply  of  green  feed  until  killed  by  freezing.  It  can  be  fed  either  green  or  cured  as  dry  forage,  making  a 
most  nutritious  feed,  which  is  relished  by  all  kinds  of  stock.  Sow  thinly  in  rows  3 feet  apart  at  the  rate  of  8 to  10  pounds  to  the 
acre.  It  is  a tropical  plant  and  requires  warm  soil  and  warm  weather  to  germinate  well  and  grow  off  to  best  advantage. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10c;  lb.,  30c;  2 lbs.,  55c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  20c  per  lb.,  25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  19c 
per  lb.,  60-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  18c  per  lb.  For  market  prices,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


we  can 

),  75c; 


Tennessee  Golden  Millet 


Chufas,  or  Earth  Almonds  No.  815 — o^rom/d  nuT&oml- 

times  called  the  earth  almond.  Chufas  are  very  prolific  and  when  properly  planted 
and  cultivated  the  ground  is  thoroughly  permeated  with  the  nutritious  nuts.  These 
make  excellent  feed  for  hogs.  This  feed  remains  in  the  ground  without  rotting  through- 
out the  winter.  This  is  a great  advantage,  as  then  tbe  hog  can  gather  his  own  feed. 
Thus,  from  September  to  April  you  have  a granary  for  your  hogs  in  the  ground. 

Rows  for  chufas  should  be  as  narrow  as  can  conveniently  be  cultivated,  about 
2)4  or  3 feet.  The  distance  in  the  drill  should  be  8 to  10  inches.  The  seed  should  be 
covered  lightly  in  well-broken  and  harrowed  land.  The  amount  of  fertilizer  that 
should  be  used  is  determined  by  the  nature  and  condition  of  the  soil.  For  average 
land,  200  pounds  to  the  acre  is  sufficient.  A bushel  of  chufa  seed  will  easily  plant 
2 A acres.  Chufas  do  not  require  much  cultivation  and  are  easily  cultivated,  as  the 
above-ground  part  of  the  plant  stands  upright. 

Chufas  are  extremely  scarce  and  high.  Our  limited  stock  is  exceptionally  fine. 
Prices:  Lb.,  35c;  3 lbs.,  90c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (11  lbs.),  $1.50; 
bu.  (44  lbs.),  $5.50.  For  market  prices,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

Jerusalem,  or  Ground  Artichokes  No.  816 — 

Any  Southern  farmer  who  grows  hogs  and  does  not  have  some  Jerusalem  Artichokes 
to  feed  is  neglecting  one  o the  most  important  hog-food  crops.  It  fattens  hogs  quickly, 
and  it  is  said  by  many  hog  raisers  that  hogs  fed  on  Jerusalem  Artichokes  have  never  been 
know  to  have  cholera.  Only  a small  quantity  of  seed  is  required  to  plant  an  acre. 
Three  to  four  bushels  per  acre  are  sufficient  The  tubers  should  be  cut  into  small 
p,eces,  and  not  more  than  two  of  these  should  be  put  in  a hill.  The  hills  may  be  from 
2 to  4 feet  apart.  Five  hundred  bushels  have  been  yielded  off  an  acre,  and  sometimes 
considerably  more.  Milk  cows  do  well  when  fed  on  the  roots  and  stalks.  The  crop 
is  not  a bit  hard  to  eradicate.  Plant  during  March  and  April  during  the  spring  of 
1922  and  your  stock  will  improve  in  health. 

Prices:  Lb.,  30c;  3 lbs.,  75c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (12)4  lbs.), 
$1.00;  bu.  (50  lbs.),  $2.75;  bbl.  (about  150  lbs.),'  $7.50. 

Reuter’s  Selected  Bird  Seed— 

and  prepared  for  a most  critical  trade.  You  do  not  get  job  lots,  screenings  or  trash 
such  as  is  frequently  offered.  If  you  value  your  birds,  give  them  good,  clean  seed. 

Canary  Seed  (Plain) — Lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10 
lbs.,  $1.50;  50  lbs.,  $7.00;  100  lbs.,  $13.00. 

Canary  Seed  (Mixed) — Lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10 
lbs.,  $1.40;  60  lbs.,  $6.50;  100  lbs.,  $12.00. 

Hemp  Seed — Lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10  lbs.,  $1.60; 
50  lbs.,  $7.60;  100  lbs.,  $14.00. 

Bird  Millet — Lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10  lbs.,  $1.00; 
60  lbs.,  $3.00;  100  lbs.,  $6.00. 

Sunflower  Seed — Lb.,  26c;  2 lbs.,  40c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10  lbs.,  $1.20; 
100  lbs.,  $8.00. 

Write  for  Special  Prices  on  all  Field  Seeds— 

At  the  time  this  catalog  goes  to  press,  it  is  impossible  to  make  close  prices  on  Field 
Seed,  including  Cowpeas,  Velvet  Beans,  Soy  Beans,  Sorghums,  Millets,  Seed 
Corn,  Cotton  Seed,  Seed  Potatoes,  Peanuts,  Grass  Seeds,  etc.  When  ready  to  buy, 
write  us  for  our  Current  Red  Ink  Price  List  It  gives  our  very  lowest  market  prices 
on  thoroughly  recleaned  Field  Seeds  in  quantity  lots.  A copy  will  be  mailed  to  you 
free.  Drop  us  a post  card  today. 


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CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


GOOD  GRASSES  FOR  SOUTHERN  FARMS 


Sudan  Grass 


QliH'iri  TVTrb  S'?®! =J3udan  Grass  is  very  siiriilar  to  Johnson  Grass  in  appearance,  but  is  strictly  annual 

OUUdll  VjfltlSS  040  in  its  growth,  does  not  reseed  the  ground  on  which  it  is  grown,  and  so  can  be  used 

in  rotation  with  other  crops  to  good  advantage.  It  is  grown  principally  as  a hay  and  soiling  crop,  but  it  gives  abundant  and 
excellent  grazing  and  pasture.  It  will  grow  on  almost  any  soil,  and  stand  drouth  with  little  injury.  Sudan  grass  is  some- 
times sown  broadcast,  but  does  best  when  planted  in  drills  and  given  one  cultivation  early  in  the  season  and  another  after 
each  cutting.  It  is  also  better  to  plant  it  in  drills  when  the  crop  is  to  be  grazed,  as  the  grazing  animals  usually  walk  between 
the  rows  and  so  do  not  trample  the  plants.  The  drills  should  not  be  more  than  12  to  18  inches  apart.  Sudan  Grass  yields 
from  two  to  four  cuttings  of  one  to  two  tons  each,  and  the  hay  is  of  excellent  quality.  Sow  20  to  25  pounds  per  acre  when 
drilled  or  broadcasted;  4 to  6 pounds  per  acre  are  sufficient  in  cultivated  rows  18  to  24  inches  apart.  The  best  time  to  cut 
Sudan  Grass  for  hay  is  when  it  is  in  full  head,  but  the  grass  can  be  harvested  somewhat  earlier  oi  later  than  this  with  no 
material  loss  in  feeding  value.  The  hay  is  equal  in  feeding  value  to  that  of  timothy,  millet,  or  Johnson  Grass.  Feeding 
experiments  have  shown  Sudan  Grass  to  be  an  excellent  roughage  for  work  animals  and  stock  cattle  and  only  slightly  less 
valuable  than  alfalfa  for  milk  cows. 

Write  to  Department  of  Agriculture  for  Farmers’  Bulletin  No.  1126,  telling  all  about  Sudan  Grass. 

Warning:  We  caution  all  buyers  of  Sudan  Grass  to  be  careful  not  to  purchase  their  seed  from  irresponsible  dealers. 
Sudan  Grass  Seed  and  Johnson  Grass  Seed  are  almost  identical,  and  the  chances  of  mixture  are  many.  We  offer  nothing 
but  recleaned  Sudan  Grass,  free  from  Johnson  Grass  and  other  noxious  weed  seeds.  All  our  stocks  are  analyzed  for  purity 
and  germination  before  offered  to  our  customers. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10c;  lb.,  25c;  2 lbs.,  40c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  12c  per  lb.; 

60-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  10c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  8c  per  lb.  For  market  prices  on  Sudan  Grass,  write  for 

current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

T?F»rwlAC  f'VciCQ  XJrt  ftOA It  is  a perennial,  growing  from  3 to  4 feet  high,  with  large  number  of  very  long 

IVIIUUco  UI  doo  1 ’*J,  040  narrow  and  tender  leaves,  and  with  rather  a few  branching  seed  spikes  or  slender 

branching  stems.  It  is  a species  that  does  not  spread  by  under  ground  root-stocks,  but  produces  running  branches  which 
root  at  the  joints  or  nodes,  thereby  producing  new  plants.  The  runners  are  not  so  abundant  when  the  grass  is  growing 
thickly,  and,  therefore,  does  not  materially  interfere  with  the  machinery  at  the  time  of  harvesting  the  hay  crop.  Its  in- 
ability to  stand  cold  weather  will  limit  its  acreage  to  the  Southern  States. 

It  is  propagated  by  both  seeds  and  roots,  as  above  described.  I think  it  advisable  that  you  sow  the  seed  at  the  rate 
of  10  pounds  to  the  acre.  Have  a soil  that  has  a fine  mellow  surface,  and  then  give  a light  harrowing,  a soil  about  like  that 
for  seeding  other  small  seeds.  As  the  seed  is  produced  only  in  small  quantities  and  as  it  continues  to  be  developed  and 
matured  through  the  entire  season,  little  can  be  gathered  at  one  time;  naturally  the  seed  is  rather  scarce.  My  seed  is 
imported  from  original  sources  and  is  the  finest  that  can  be  planted.  While  the  principal  value  of  Rhodes  Grass  is  for 
grazing,  it  is  also  used  for  hay,  giving  eight  to  twelve  cuttings  of  about  one  ton  each  to  the  acre,  and  the  hay  is  of  excellent 
quality.  It  bears  severe  drouth  and  moderate  frost  without  injury,  but  is  easily  killed  by  plowing  late  in  the  season.  Thus 
It  is  not  a pest,  but  a most  welcome  acquisition  to  my  big  list  of  high-grade  grasses. 

The  proper  time  to  sow  Rhodes  Grass  depends  upon  the  section  and  upon  the  season  itself.  Along  the  Coast,  where 
there  is  no  danger  of  cold  weather,  the  sowing  may  be  made  in  the  fall  if  the  soil  is  in  good  condition  to  make  a moist  seed 
bed.  Farther  inland,  where  a good,  moist  spring  occurs,  it  should  be  sown  in  the  early  part  of  the  year,  say  from  February 
and  then  on  until  June. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  30c;  lb.,  90c;  2 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  75c  per  lb.; 
25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  70c  per  lb. ; 50-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  65c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  60c  per  lb.  For  market 
prices  on  Rhodes  Grass  Seed,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

Tnhnenn  f~'r,c»cc  XTrt  O'} *7 While  this  grass  is  considered  a pest  in  many  parts  of  the  South,  it  is  recognized 

UIlIlot.Hl  vjl«as  04/  as  one  of  our  most  valuable  hay  and  forage  crops.  Don’t  plant  this  grass 

unless  you  intend  to  keep  it  on  your  farm.  It  may  surprise  you  to  know  that  we  sell  thousands  of  pounds  of  Johnson  Grass 
Seed  every  year,  and  a few  people  think  that  there  is  a law  against  planting  this  seed,  but  this  is  not  true  as  far  as  we  know. 
The  seed  should  be  planted  early  in  the  spring  at  the  rate  of  one  bushel  to  the  acre,  and  will  give  you  permanent  summer 
pasture  and  hay  crop  forever. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  15c;  lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  65c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  18c  per  lb.;  25-lb. 
lots  or  over,  at  17c  per  lb. ; 50-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  16c  per  lb. ; 100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  15c  per  lb.  For  market  prices 
on  Johnson  Grass  Seed,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

Mel  tql  NTn  ft  OS A distinct  strong-growing  grass  for  Floiida  and  the  Lower  South.  It  makes  three 

040  to  five  crops  in  one  season  and  it  grows  about  4 feet  high.  For  pasture  purposes 
it  is  supeiior  to  all  other  grasses.  It  only  requires  one  planting  to  make  a permanent  or  hay  meadow,  and  does  not  require 
any  cultivation.  Resembles  Sudan  Grass  in  appearance  and  productiveness,  so  you  can  rest  assured  that  you'll  have  a 
barn  full  of  hay  if  you  sow  Natal  Grass  this  year.  Plant  in  the  spring  as  soon  as  all  danger  of  frost  is  past.  It  should  be 
planted  broadcast  at  the  rate  of  10  pounds  to  the  acre  Try  it  this  year. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  30c;  lb.,  $1.00;  2 lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  75c  per  lb. 
For  market  prices  on  Natal  Grass  Seed,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


Dof<v>n/lo  /"Vnoo  XTrv  COG A Southern  grass  that  delights  in  sunshine  and  warmth.  It  is 

oermuod  TNU.  04  7 extensively  cultivated  in  this  section  of  the  country  for  lawns. 

Very  valuable  for  pasturage  as  well  as  for  hay  crop.  Grows  vigorously  during  the  hot  summer  months  when 
other  grasses  are  parched  and  dead.  On  good  sod  will  furnish  two  or  more  cuttings  and  frequently  four  tons 
of  hay  to  the  acre.  It  is  very  difficult  to  eradicate  when  once  well  stablished.  The  seed  should  be  sown  in 
February,  March  and  April  at  the  rate  of  8 to  10  pounds  per  acre.  A rainy  or  damp  day  is  the  best  time  to 
sow. 

Prices:  Pkt.  ( 4 oz.),  25c;  lb.,  80c;  2 lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  65c 
per  lb.;  25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  60c  per  lb.;  50-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  55c  per  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  50c 
per  lb.  For  market  prices  on  Bermuda  Grass  Seed,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

r'nrncht-  Proee  "Mr*  C2A. iThis  is  the  most  important  grass  for  permanent  pasture  in  the  South. 

UudrJItJL  vrr<las  TNU.  OoU  Its  creeping  habit  of  growth  enables  it  to  bear  close  grazing  without 
injury.  It  is  strictly  a pasture  grass,  seldom  growing  large  enough  to  be  worth  cutting  for  hay.  It  will 
stand  close  grazing  and  heavy  trampling  better  than  any  other  grass  in  the  Gulf  region.  Carpet  Grass  pastures 
are  readily  established  by  seeding  at  any  time  from  early  spring  to  late  summer  on  well-firmed  seed  bed,  when 
moisture  conditions  are  favorable.  The  carrying  capacity  of  good  carpet  grass  pasture  is  one  cow  to  the  acre 
for  the  five  best  months  and  one  cow  to  two  acres  for  three  to  five  months  longer.  Lespedeza,  white  clover, 
vetch  are  desirable  in  mixture  with  Carpet  Grass.  Italian  rye  may  be  used  as  a winter  mixture.  To  secure  a 
full  stand  of  the  grass  promptly,  seed  should  be  sown  at  the  rate  of  10  pounds  per  acre.  If  you  desire  addi- 
tional information  about  Carpet  Grass,  write  to  the  Department  of  Agriculture  for  Farmers’  Bulletin  No.  1130. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  25c ; lb.,  80c ; 2 lb3.,  $1.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  65q 
per  lb.;  25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  60c  per  lb.;  50-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  55c  per  lb.  For  market  prices  on 
Carpet  Grass  Seed,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

Endlieb  TJ  Xlrk  Q71 Very  valuable  variety  for  permanent  pasture  also  for  lawn  purposes. 

IbllgllOll  rvyc  1MU.  Ooi  It  makes  a very  heavy  leaf  growth  for  pasture  or  hay.  Withstands 
drouth  to  a remarkable  degree.  Used  extensively  throughout  our  section  for  lawns.  Use  it  in  Bermuda  sod 
to  keep  the  lawn  green  during  the  fall,  winter  and  early  spring,  when  the  Bermuda  is  dormant.  Sow  from 
September  until  March  at  the  rate  of  two  to  three  bushels  to  the  acre. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10c;  lb.,  30c;  2 lbs.,  55c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  20c 
per  lb.;  25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  18c  per  lb.;  50-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  16c  par  lb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  15c 
per  lb. 

If- a 14 on  T? ira  "Mr*  ft)2 "7 _Recommended  principally  for  fall  planting,  but  can  also  he  sown  early 

lldlldil  IVyc  iMU.  004  inthespring.  A very  quick  growing  grass.  It  is  an  annual  and  requires 
seeding  each  year.  It  should  be  cut  when  in  bloom  for  hay.  Splendid  for  pasture  and  lawn  mixtures  with 
other  grasses.  Sow  at  the  rate  of  two  to  three  bushels  to  the  acre. 

Prices:  Pkt.  (4  oz.),  10c;  lb.,  30c;  2 lbs.,  50c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10-lb,  lots  or  over,  at  18c 
per  lb.;  25-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  16c  per  lb.;  50-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  14c  perlb.;  100-lb.  lots  or  over,  at  13c 
per  lb. 

SPECIAL  NOTICE — We  carry  in  stock  a full  supply  of  other  grass  seeds,  such  as  Tall  Meadow,  Oat 
Grass,  Meadow  Fescue,  Red  Top,  Orchard  Qrass,  Kentucky  Blue  GFass,  etc. 


Carpet  Grass 


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CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


SPLENDID  SOUTHERN  FORAGE  CROPS 


SOY  OR  SOJA  BEANS 


LllUlirP The  ^anc*  should  be  prepared  as  for  cowpeas,  and  the  seed 

Lil  l lu  C planted  in  drills  at  sufficient  distance  to  permit  one  or  two  culti- 
vations.  One  bushel  of  seed  will  plant,  two  or  three  acres,  the  amount  depending 
on  the  distance  between  the  rows.  The  planting  should  be  shallow,  never  more  than 
2 inches,  or  many  of  the  seeds  will  decay.  This  is  a very  important  point  to 
remember.  Inoculation  with  soil  from  any  old  Soy  Bean  field  is  not  usually 
necessary  in  the  South.  Rabbits  are  exceedingly  fond  of  the  young  plants  and 
sometimes  cause  serious  injury  to  the  crop  when  the  field  is  near  woods.  If 
wanted  for  hay  the  crop  should  be  cut  when  the  upper  leaves  begin  to  turn  yellow, 
but  if  wanted  for  seed  the  gathering  should  be  delayed  until  nearly  all  the  leaves 
have  fallen.  The  hay  is  easily  cured  and  is  fully  as  nutritious  as  that  from  cow- 
peas. 


Mammoth  Yellow  No.  707— 

and  is  the  one  kind  that  you  should  plant.  Grows  3 to  5 feet  high.  Being  a 
tender'annual,  it  should  not  be  planted,  until  all  danger  of  frost  is  past  and  the 
weather  is  warm  and  dry.  Matures  in  120  days.  Owing  to  the  high  prices  being 
paid  by  oil  mills  for  Soy  Bean  seed  it  looks  as  though  prices  will  advance  before 
planting  time,  so  I urge  you  to  send  me  your  order  at  these  very  reasonable  prices 
without  delay. 

Prices:  Lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.), 
$1.00;  bu.  (SO  lbs.),  $3.50.  For  prices  on  Soy  Beans,  write  for  current  Red 
Ink  Price  List. 


Biloxi  Soy  Beans  with  Inset  Showing  Root  Growth 


Napier  Grass 


O-Too-Tan  without  extravagance.  Com- 
pare with  cowpeas,  for  example,  one-fourth  the  amount  of  seed  will  produce  double  the  amount  of  hay,  that  can  be  cured 
in  half  the  time  and  handled  with  infinitely  less  trouble.  Besides  that,  when  grown  for  seed,  the  O-Too-Tan  will 
outyield  cowpeas  more  than  two  to  one,  and  its  seed  is  weevil-proof.  Compared  with  velvet  beans  it  makes  a better 
cover  crop  of  greater  tonnage,  does  not  overrun  trees  or  fence,  and  can  be  cut  for  hay  if  wanted,  which  the  velvet  bean 
cannot  without  great  difficulty.  Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  50c;  2 lbs.,  90c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.), 
$4.00;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $15.00.  For  market  prices  on  larger  quantities,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


n;] ...  • This  is  no  doubt  the  most  remarkable 

JDllOXl  ooy  Keans  1\0.  /UO  Soy  Bean  introduced  in  the  South.  It 
is  a rank  growing  sort.  It  takes  longer  than  some  to  mature  its  grain,  but  it  makes  a 
“whale”  of  a plant.  It  is  a heavy  yielder,  and  not  easily  shattered  in  harvesting. 
Planted  in  the  row  with  corn  for  silage,  it  usually  grows  6 feet  high.  For  grazing,  for 
hogging  down  with  corn,  for  soiling,  it  is  unexcelled.  As  a soil  improver  it  has  no  equal. 
Grows  normally  5 to  6 feet  high,  and  broad  in  proportion.  On  its  roots  are  a mass  of 
nitrogen  nodules,  many  of  them  the  size  of  marbles.  It  is  an  erect,  upstanding  plant 
having  no  runners  to  wrap  up  everything  in  sight.  This  means  something  to  the 
orchardist  who  wants  a cover  crop  to  cover  the  ground  only.  The  Biloxi  will  make  good 
hay  if  planted  late,  in  3-foot  rows,  and  thick  enough  in  the  drill  to  subdue  its  natural 
growth.  It  does  well  on  all  kinds  of  lands.  Should  be  planted  in  rows  from  3 to  5 feet 
apart,  and  10  inches  apart  in  the  drill.  1 to  2 inches  is  the  right  depth.  Use  6 to  8 pounds 
to  the  acre  in  3-foot  rows.  Half  the  quantity  will  usually  plant  an  acre  in  corn. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (15 
lbs.),  $2.25;  bu.  (60  lb's.),  $8.00.  For  market  prices  on  larger  quantities,  write 
for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

O-Too-Tan  Soy  Bean  No.  709— SS.18  fE“£*I  "SKiTB 

growing  plant,  growing  4 to  5 feet  high,  with  fine  stems  and  delicate  leaves.  It  does  not 
shatter  in  harvesting  either  its  leaves  or  grain.  It  cures  very  quickly  and  makes  hay  of 
fine  texture,  and  splendid  quality.  For  silage  or  forage,  it  runs  a dead  heat  with  the 
Biloxi.  For  hay  or  grain  combined,  it  is  the  class  of  the  Soy  Bean  family  and  leads  the 
field.  The  O-Too-Tan  is  a shiny,  jet  black  bean,  rather  small  and  one-half  peck  plants 
an  acre.  Plant  in  rows  2 y2  to  3 feet  apart,  4 to  8 inches  apart  in  drill,  any  time  in  this 
latitude  from  April  1st  until  the  end  of  July.  They  can  be  cut  when  just  beginning 
to  turn,  and  cured  in  the  regulation  way;  or  left  until  pods  are  almost  ripe  if  wanted  for 
grain.  It  is  really  hard  to  describe  the 


MUNG  BEANS  No.  710 


_The  Mung  Bean  was  introduced  into  America  as  far  back  as  1835.  It  is 
upright  in  growth,  strong  and  vigorous,  free  from  disease  of  any  sort,  makes 
excellent  hay,  retaining  its  leaves  after  being  cut  to  a remarkable  degree.  The  beans  are  excellent  for  table  use,  the  flavor 
being  quite  distinct  of  the  cowpeas.  The  beans  mature  in  90  to  100  days.  Can  be  planted  any  time  you  would  plant 
cowpeas.  A splendid  soil  builder.  Five  pounds  of  seed  will  plant  an  acre  with  a drill  in  3 y2  foot  rows.  It  does  well 
broadcasted  also.  Plant  some  Mung  Beans  this  year.  We  have  a limited  supply  of  good  seed.  Prices:  Pkt.,  20c ; lb., 
50c ; 2 lbs.,  90c,  postpaid.  For  market  prices  on  larger  quantities,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

T A ”P  A ‘NTTR'CF  QTTT^AU  f''  A NTT?  NT/v  Q1  H Entirely  different  and  distinct  from  the  Japanese  Honey 

« TvTiT.iN|  H/OIL  ijUUAIv  TNO.  oi/  Cane  listed  and  described  on  page  62  of  this  catalog. 

Japanese  Sugar  Cane  is  similar  in  habit  of  growth  to  the  ordinary  sugar  cane  of  Louisiana,  but  the  stalks  are  more  slender 
and  the  stool  larger : it  also  stands  more  frost  and  needs  replant  ing  less  frequently.  It  is  a grand  new  perennial  silage  crop, 
lasting  from  three  to  five  years  from  one  planting.  It  succeeds  in  a variety  of  well-drained  soils,  but  thrives  best  in  rich 
land.  First  crops  on  good  cut-over  pine  land  yield  from  15  to  25  tons  per  acre,  while  on  very  fertile  soil  40  to  60  tons  are 
not  unusual.  The  leaves  are  killed  by  frost,  but  the  stalks  remain  sweet  unless  actually  frozen  and  can  be  kept  in  good 
condition  by  windrowing.  In  Northern  Florida  the  canes  are  often  left  standing  in  the  field  until  the  new  growth  starts 
in  the  spring,  being  cut  only  as  wanted  for  feeding.  In  addition  to  its  use  as  a forage  plant,  Japanese  Sugar  Cane  is  often 
used  for  making  syrup.  A grower  in  Central  Mississippi  reports  a yield  of  750  gallons  per  acre.  It  is  grown  quite  com- 
monly in  Florida,  and  from  Central  Georgia  westward  through  Central  Louisiana  and  Texas. 

CULTURE — Furrows  are  opened  6 to  8 feet  apart  and  6 to  8 inches  deep  and  two  continuous  rows  of  canes  are 
dropped  in  the  furrow  and  covered.  The  best  time  for  planting  in  the  Gulf  States  is  during  the  fall,  but  seed  canes  may 
be  banked  and  windrowed  in  deep  furrows  and  covered  lightly  with  dirt  before  frost  in  the  fall  so  as  to  be  planted  in 
February  and  March,  2,500  to  3,000  canes,  each  about  ZlA  feet  long,  are  required  to  plant  one  acre.  Prices:  50  stalks, 
$1.00;  100  stalks,  $1.50;  500  stalks  or  more  at  $1.40  per  100;  1,000  stalks  or  more,  at  $1.25  per  100.  Prices  are 
F.  O.  B.  farm  at  Bowie,  La.  Stalks  are  about  zy2  feet  long  and  weigh  about  ll/2  pounds  each. 

]\J  APTFR  PD  A NFo  St  R .Napier  Grass  is  a plant  of  recent  introduction  which  promises  to  be  of 

i-L'TV  U JXiloil  OlO  great  value  for  soiling,  for  silage  and  for  grazing.  It  is  a perennial,  grow- 

ing in  clumps  like  sugar  cane  and  reaching  a height  of  15  to  18  feet.  The  leafy  stalks  are  numerous,  sometimes  a hundred 
or  more  in  a clump  where  the  plants  are  not  crowded.  It  is  remarkable  for  its  rapid  growth  and  high  protein  content. 
It  is  of  value  mainly  as  a soiling  crop  to  produce  green  feed  for  live-stock,  especially  dairy  cattle.  Every  four  to  six 
weeks  a heavy  crop  may  be  cut  during  the  growing  season,  or  it  may  be  used  for  grazing.  For  feeding  green,  Napier  grass 
is  superior  to  corn,  since  it  contains  more  protein.  For  soiling,  this  crop  should  be  cut  when  4 to  5 feet  high,  but  for  silage 
it  should  be  a little  larger.  Every  stockman  should  have  a patch  of  this  grass.  The  crop  has  been  grown  successfully 
as  far  north  as  Charleston,  S.  C.,  and  has  made  heavy  yields  in  Southern  Mississippi,  also  Louisiana  and  Alabama.  When 
the  canes  are  to  be  kept  through  the  winter,  they  should  be  windrowed  like  sugar  cane. 

Culture — Plant  N apier  Grass  as  near  as  possible  to  the  place  where  it  is  to  be  used.  Good  land  is  preferable.  For 
planting,  either  pieces  of  the  cane  or  divisions  of  the  root  may  be  used,  although  canes  are  usually  of  two  to  four  joints 
each  about  2 to  3 feet  apart  and  cover  5 to  6 inches  deep.  Work  like  corn.  Plants  have  been  done  successfully  in  Florida 
in  November  and  December,  but  farther  north  spring  plants  are  preferable.  Prices:  50  Double  Joint  Canes,  $2.00; 
100  canes,  $3.75;  500  canes  or  more,  at  $3.50  per  100;  1,000  canes  or  more,  at  $3.25  per  100.  These  prices  are 
F.  O.  B.  farm  at  Bowie,  La.  Double  Joint  Canes  weigh  about  1 lb.  each. 


Japanese  Sugar  Cane 


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CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


VELVET  BEANS-Wonder  Crop 

Bush  or  Bunch  Velvet  Beans  No.  714— mtopopuiamy neu  ™TOymo«S\keaaids1oycB^ 

with  the  pods  set  close  to  the  base.  Can  be  planted  in  rows,  or  in  corn  anywhere  the  other  Velvets  can  be  grown.  It 
grows  from  2 to  3 feet  high,  branching  2 to  6 feet,  depending  on  the  soil.  Planted  in  the  middle  of  5-foot  corn  rows,  it  will 
fill  the  whole  middle,  but  does  not  twine  around  or  even  strangle  the  corn.  It  grows  up  and  stands  sturdily  a3  a bush. 
It  matures  about  the  same  time  as  the  Early  Speckle — the  seeds  are  a little  smaller  and  a little  darker.  Easily  harvested 
for  hay.  Bush  or  Bunch  Velvet  Beans  stand  drouth  better  than  the  other  sorts  and  carry  a big  root  system.  Makes 
splendid  hay.  Stock  seems  to  prefer  it  to  the  climbing  varieties.  The  beans  are  commonly  planted  to  alternate  rows  with 
corn  and  harvested  in  the  fall  after  frost.  One  bushel  will  plant  in  corn  middles  about  four  acres.  Broadcast  one  bushel 
to  the  acre  when  planted  alone,  and  they  will  make  two  or  three  times  more  hay  per  acre  than  cowpeas.  Vines  can  be  cut 
down,  piled  up,  and  beans  can  be  picked  later,  and  the  remaining  forage  can  be  fed. 

Prices:  Lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.),  90c;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $3.25.  For  current 
prices  on  larger  quantities,  write  for  Bed  Ink  Price  List. 


Osceola  Velvet  Beans 


Extra  Early  Speckle  Velvet  Bean  No.  713 — 

An  extra  early  Velvet  Bean  that  is  largely  planted  throughout  the  South,  and  ex- 
tremely popular.  It  is  one  of  the  quickest-growing  and  earliest  maturing  of  the 
Velvet  Beans  and  is  well  adapted  for  growing  in  districts  further  North  than 
Velvet  Beans  ordinarily  have  been  grown.  You  can  plant  these  beans  during 
May  and  June,  and  they  will  mature  In  time  for  fall  planting,  a quick  September 
grazer,  or  for  turning  under  to  take  advantage  of  its  wonderful  soil-improving 
features.  It  is  one  of  the  most  prolific  of  all  sorts,  and  a dependable  variety  for 
you  to  plant.  There  is  nothing  that  equals  our  seed  of  this  variety,  being  abso- 
lutely new-crop  (not  carried-over,  poor  germinating  seed)  seed  of  high  germination. 

Prices:  Lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  36c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  ( 15  lbs.), 
75c;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $2.60.  For  current  prices  on  larger  quantities,  write  for 
Red  Ink  Price  List. 


Osceola  Velvet  Beans  No. 

come  very  popular  throughout  the  Southern  States,  and  we  predict  that  it  will  very 
shortly  become  the  most  largely  planted  of  all  varieties.  It  has  been  pronounced 
as  the  greatest  of  all  Velvet  Beans  by  most  practical  farmers.  A hybrid  of  the 
100-day  or  Early  Speckle  and  the  Yokohama.  It  is  larger  than  the  Early  Speckle, 
more  productive  and  earlier.  Produces  as  much  foliage,  but  is  free  of  the  itching 
fuzz  that  makes  other  Velvet  Beans  so  disagreebale  to  pick.  Costs  less  to  pick 
and  can  be  picked  much  easier.  Commences  to  get  ripe  about  September  1st, 
and  largely  ripens  before  the  15th.  The  leaves  shed  about  October  1st,  and  this 
makes  the  bean  pod  and  corn  gathering  easy.  Blooms  mostly  purple.  The  beans 
are  speckled  like  the  100-day,  but  twice  the  size,  producing  a pod  as  large  as  the 
“Chinese.”  Pods  are  5 inches  long,  carrying  usually  six  big  beans.  The  bunches 
often  carry  as  many  as  25  pods,  and  are  often  double-jointed,  in  many  cases  having 
two  bunches  to  the  joint.  It  is  the  best  variety  for  fertilizer,  crushing,  or  grind- 
ing. It  is  the  best  yielder  of  seed  of  any  variety.  Prices:  Lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c, 
postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  peck  (15  lbs.),  90c;  bu.  (60  lbs.),  $3.00.  For  cur- 
rent prices  on  larger  quantities,  write  for  Bed  Ink  Price  List. 


Notice  to  Planters  and  Farmers — wVvI’is6  aVedTnk 

Price  List  quoting  market  prices  on  Field  Seeds,  Clover  and  Grass  Seeds,  also 
Seed  Corn,  Seed  Potatoes,  Sorghums,  Millets,  etc.  Before  you  order  any 
quantity  lots  of  Farm  Seeds,  be  sure  to  get  a copy  of  our  current  Red  Ink 
Price  List.  It  will  be  mailed  to  you  promptly,  FREE. 


of  the  South 


Extra  Early  Velvet  Beans 


REUTER’S  RECLEANED  SELECTED  COWPEAS 


TUvaKHaw*  Poo  TVA  SA7 For  hay,  for  shelled  peas,  for  large  yield, 

13  id  11  11 4.1  in  Jl  ©«J  r\0.  pU/  for  disease  resistance,  for  the  best  all- 
round field  or  cowpea — plant  the  Brabham.  It  is  early,  prolific,  vigorous,  fast 
growing,  heavy  bearing;  will  make  30  bushels  of  peas  to  the  acre.  They  will 
stand  in  the  field  during  bad  weather,  with  practically  no  damage.  The  seed  is 
small  and  hard,  weevil  resistant.  The  vines  do  not  shed  their  leaves  like  many 
others  do  when  out  late  for  hay.  It  is  wilt-proof.-  Where  other  peas  wilt  and 
die,  it  will  make  a big,  profitable  crop  of  hay  or  seed.  Grows  well  on  all  soils. 
One  of  the  best  varieties  to  plant  in  corn. 


rTl1P  Plov  No  ■It  is  the  most  popular  pea  in  the  South.  The 

lllc  / 7U  plants  are  vigorous,  usually  seeding  sparingly. 

Tall,  erect,  large  green  leaves.  Pods  are  large  and  yellowish;  seeds  kidney-stiaped, 
medium  size,  cream  color;  medium  to  late  in  ripening. 

WVlirmnnrwill  No  707 A favorite  early  bunch-growing  variety. 

Vr  Ill^J^JLHJl  Will  iavJ.  /7/  Seed  is  reddish-brown  speckled.  A 

great  favorite  on  account  of  its  early  maturity. 


Prices:  Lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid,  For  current  prices  on  larger 
quantities,  see  Bed  Ink  Price  List. 

I„,,„  i OfiA Has  all  the  good  qualities  of  the  Brabham 

iron  uowped  INO.  OUO  except  that  it  is  not  quite  as  early.  It  is 

a wilt-proof  sort  also.  It  is  a valuable  variety  under  all  conditions,  being  vigorous, 
prolific,  quite  erect.  The  seed  is  hard  and  retains  its  vitality  better  than  that  of 
most  varieties. 

Prices:  Lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  For  market  prices  on  larger 
quantities,  see  Red  Ink  Price  List. 

White  Sugar  Crowder  No.  801 — ^Hght'3bu“hpy” 

and  ordinarily  needs  no  support.  Very  prolific.  Earliest  of  all  the 
vining  varieties.  It  is  a splendid  pea  for  table  and  has  this  big  advan- 
tage over  many  of  the  other  variesties. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  25c;  2 lbs.,  45c,  postpaid.  For 
market  prices  on  larger  quantities,  write  for  current  Bed  Ink 
Price  List. 

Large  Black-Eye  No.  802— “Si 

vines  grow  very  large,  also  good  for  table  use.  Matures  in  six  to  eight 
weeks.  Excellent  for  forage. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  25c;  2 lbs.,  45c,  postpaid.  For 
market  prices  on  larger  quantities,  write  for  current  Bed  Ink 
Price  List. 

tvj;va  J xt«  one  Large  quantities  of  peas  are  mixed 

IVllAtJU  U . Ovu  through  handling,  and  will  not  grade 

as  straight  varieties.  Just  as  good  for  forage  purposes  and  make  fine 
pasture,  as  they  mature  at  different  times.  Usually  sell  for  less  than  the 
others.  Prices:  Lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  For  market  prices 
Iron  Cowpeas  on  larger  quantities,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


Unknown  or  Wonderful  No.  798— 

and  most  vigorous  of  the  cowpeas.  The  seed  is  large  in  size  and  of  a very  light 
clay  color. 

TVTpw  Frfl  Nfl  7QQ An  early  upright-growing  variety;  the  seed  is 

i’c,v  i-cici  itu.  smaller.  It  is  not  inclined  to  run.  Matures  in 

60  or  75  days. 

Prices  on  above:  Lb.,  20c;  2 lbs.,  35c,  postpaid.  For  market  prices 
on  larger  quantities,  write  for  current  Red  Ink  Price  List. 


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Bunch  Velvet  Beans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Kill  the  Buqs  Before 


Pests 
Prevent  Profits 


Spraying  Is  the  Nearest  Thing  to 
Crop  Insurance 


Prices  on  This  Page  Are  Not  Prepaid  Unless  Specified  and  Are 
Subject  to  Change  Without  Notice. 


Arsenate  of  Lead  (Powdered) 


A well  known  and  very  effective  spraying  compound. 
Better  than  Paris  Green.  Does  not  burn  foliage.  Can 
be  used  for  wet  spraying  or  dry  dusting.  Has  all  the 
advantages  of  Arsenate  of  Lead  Paste,  with  double  the 
strength,  goes  twice  as  far,  and  is  easier  to  handle  and 
measure  out.  One  pound  makes  from  15  to  25  gallons 
of  solution  ready  to  apply. 

Prices:  y2  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.00;  10 
lbs.,  $3.50;  25  “lbs.,  $8.00;  50  lbs.,  $15.00;  100  lbs., 
$28.00;  200  lbs.,  $50.00.  Cannot  be  mailed. 


Dry  Calcium  Arsenate — This  is  the 


proper  and 

most  effective  powder  for  dusting  on  cotton  for 
eradicating  the  boll  weevil.  It  is  the  poison  used  by 
the  U.  S.  Department  of  Agriculture  in  experiments 
which  proved  that  the  weevil  could  be  killed  out  at  a 
profitable  cost.  Be  sure  to  get  Special  Bulletin,  TJ.  S. 
Dept,  of  Agriculture,  which  gives  all  information. 

Prices:  Lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.00;  10  lbs.,  $3.25; 
25  lbs.,  $6.50;  50  lbs.,  $12.00;  100  lbs.,  $20.00;  200 
lbs.,  $38.00.  Cannot  be  mailed. 


Bug  Death 


A non-poisonous  powder,  in 
composition  peculiar  to  itself,  in- 
asmuch as  it  does  not  depend 
upon  arsenic  for  its  killing  power. 

It  is  safe  and  sure  to  use  on  pota- 
toes, tomatoes,  cucumbers,  mel- 
ons, eggplants  and  general  garden 
truck.  Can  be  used  either  dry  or  as  a liquid. 
This  is  one  of  the  most  popular  insecticides  in 
my  large  list,  and  I can  safely  recommend  it. 

Prices:  By  mail,  postpaid:  Lb.,  30c;  3 lbs., 
65c;  5 lbs.,  $1.00.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or 
freight,  5 lbs.,  75c;  12%  lbs.,  $1.50;  100  lbs., 
$9.00.  Can  be  sent  by  parcel  post. 


PvrOY It 's  a heavy,  yet  flocculent,  creamy  paste 

A y l that  is  easily  mixed  with  cold  water, 

and  sticks  like  paint  to  the  foliage.  It  won’t  wash 
off,  and  won't  clog  the  finest  nozzles.  PYROX  kills 
leaf -eating  insects,  bugs  and  worms.  It  prevents  blight, 
rot  and  fungus.  No  better  spray  material  for  potatoes, 
tomatoes,  cucumbers,  peppers,  eggplants,  beans,  cauli- 
flower, etc.,  than  Pyrox. 

Prices:  Lb.,  45c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.75; 
25  lbs.,  $6.00;  50  lbs.,  $11.00;  100  lbs.,  $20.00. 
Cannot  be  mailed. 


Bordeaux  Mixture  (Powdered) 


A very  effective  cure  and  preventive  for  many  fungus 
growths. 

Prices:  Lb.,  55c;  5 lbs.,  $2.50;  10  lbs.,  $4.00. 
Can  be  sent  by  parcel  post. 


Tobacco  Dust- 


Kerosene  Emulsion 


_A  valuable  rem- 
edy for  such  in- 
sects as  plant  lice,  leaf  aphis,  woolly  aphis,  cherry  aphis, 
squash  bug,  leaf  hopper,  mealy  bug  and  cabbage  worm. 

Prices:  1 qt.,  60c;  1 gal.,  $1.60;  5 gals.,  $7.00. 
Canppt  be  mailed. 


.An  effective  and 
cheap  remedv  for 
many  bugs,  worms,  lice  and  spiders  on  cabbage, 
squash,  melons,  cucumbers,  etc.  Best  applied 
when  the  foliage  is  damp ; it  then  sticks  to  the  leaves. 
Is  very  strong  in  nicotine. 

Prices:  By  mail,  postpaid:  Lb.,  20c;  2 lbs., 
35c;  5 lbs.,  65c.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or 
freight,  10  lbs.,  75c;  25  lbs.,  $1.25;  50  lbs.,  $2.00; 
100  lbs.,  $3.50;  1000  lbs.  or  more,  at  $3.25  per 
100  lbs.  Can  be  sent  by  parcel  post. 


Pciflo  Urooti An  excellent  aid  in  combating 

JT  <11  lo  Ol  cell  tjie  ravages  of  the  potato 

beetle,  cabbage  worm,  turnip  beetle,  and  many  other 
leaf-eating  insects.  It  is  very  powerful  and  must  be 
greatly  diluted,  generally  1 pound  to  100  gallons  of 
water. 

Prices:  % lb.,  25c;  % lb.,  40c;  lb.,  75c;  5 lbs., 
$3.25;  10  lbs.,  $6.00;  25  lbs.,  $14.00;  50  lbs.,  $26.00; 
100  lbs.,  $45.00.  Cannot  be  sent  by  mail. 


Tuber-Tonic 


Target  Scale  Destroyer— Dormant 


Whale  Oil  Soap- 


spray  for 

San  Jose  and  Oyster  Shell  Scale.  Destroys  the  white 
fly,  removes  the  sooty  mold  from  leaves  and  fruit. 
A soluble  oil  that  mixes  easily. 

Prices:  1 qt.,  65c;  1 gai.,  $1.60;  5 gals.,  $7.50. 
Cannot  be  mailed. 


Liquid  Weed  Killer— £epX  mads 

and  gutters.  Kills  roots,  as  well  as  tops,  of  all  weed 
and  grass  growths.  Easier  and  less  expensive  than 
hoeing  or  digging  by  hand.  Very  effective  in  walks  and 
cobbled  gutters,  without  injury  to  road  bed.  Does  not 
discolor  cement.  Dilute  1 part  Weed  Killer  to  40  parts 
water.  Usually  prevents  growth  for  season.  Apply 
with  sprinkling  can. 

Prices:  i qt.,  75c;  1 gal.,  $1.75;  5 gals.,  $7.50. 
Cannot  be  mailed. 


Cutworm  Killer 

Should  be  ordered  when 
you  buy  your  seeds,  so  as 
to  have  it  on  hand,  ready 
for  use  at  the  right  time. 
One  pound  is  sufficient  for 
100  plants  when  in  hills  and 
100  lineal  feet  when  in  rows. 
It  is  a coarse,  fibrous  prepa- 
ration for  . strewing  near 
the  plants  to  be  protected. 
It  has  an  enticing  odor  and  the  worms  prefer  it  to 
the  plants. 

Prices:  1-lb.  can,  45c;  5-lb.  can,  $1.50, 


postpaid.  Can  be  sent  by  parcel  post. 


_Genuine  Whale  Oil 
_ Soap;  made  from 
pure  whale  oil,  the  killing  values  of  which  are 
increased  by  the  addition  of  tobacco  extracts. 

Prices:  By  mail,  postpaid:  Lb.,  35c;  5 lbs., 
$1.25.  Can  be  sent  by  parcel  post.  Special 
prices  on  larger  quantities. 

Hellebore  (Powdered) — 

reliable  for  killing  leaf-eating  insects.  Can  be  used 
when  fruit  is  ripe  and  almost  ready  to  eat.  Made 
from  roots  of  Hellebore,  this  powder  is  poisonous 
to  insects,  but  not  to  human  beings.  Apply  as  a 
powder,  just  as  it  comes  from  package. 

Prices:  By  mail,  postpaid:  4 oz.,  25c;  % lb., 
40c;  lb.,  76c.  Can  be  sent  by  parcel  post. 

Blark  T paf  ‘‘4ft” A hiShIy  eoncen- 

LitiaL  ‘i U trated  solution  of 
Nicotine-Sulphate.  Valuable  for  the  destruction 
of  aphis,  thrips  and  other  sucking  insects.  BLACK 
LEAF  40  is  largely  used  by  the  onion  growers  of 
Southwest  Texas  for  controlling  thrips  and  aphis 
on  their  Bermuda  Onions.  Full  directions  with 
each  can.  Prices:  1 oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  $1.25;  2 lbs., 
$3.75;  10  lbs.,  $15.50.  Cannot  be  mailed. 


_This  material  is  a very  finely 
"divided  powder,  strong  to 
kill  leaf-eating  insects  on  potatoes,  yet  prepared  in 
such  a manner  to  make  it  safe  to  use  on  foliage  without 
injury.  It  has  the  quick-killing  action  of  Paris  Green, 
the  adhesiveness  of  Arsenate  of  Lead  and  the  fungus 
preventive  qualities  of  Bordeaux. 

Prices:  Lb.,  45c;  5 lbs.,  $2.00;  10  lbs.,  $3.75; 
25  lbs.,  $8.75;  50  lbs.,  $16.00.  Cannot  be  sent  by 
parcel  post. 


A Combination  Dry  Insecticide 

lllactiu  and  Fungicide.  A dry-powdered 
form  of  Arsenate  of  Lead  and  Bordeaux,  a combination 
that  is  needed  on  every  farm,  in  every  orchard  and  by 
every  gardener.  Booklet  fully  describing  its  use  free 
for  the  asking. 

Prices:  Lb.,  45c;  5 lbs.,  $2.00;  10  lbs.,  $3.75; 
25  lbs.,  $3.75;  50  lbs.,  $16.00.  Cannot  be  sent  by 
mail. 


CZ-rct  Duct A powder  preparation,  very 

uiajlc  L»uai  valuable  for  the  destruc- 
tion of  mold,  mildew  and  rust,  on  roses  and  all 
other  plants.  .Prices:  By  mail,  postpaid:  Lb., 
30c;  5 lbs.,  $1.25.  Can  be  sent  by  parcel  post. 

A light,  composite,  fine  powder, 

oiugoinn  easily  distributed  by  duster, 
bellows  or  in  water  by  spraying.  Sure  death  to 
such  vermin  as  potato  bugs,  cabbage  worms,  lice, 
slugs,  sowbugs,  etc.  It  is  also  strongly  impregnated 
with  fungirides.  Prices:  By  mail,  postpaid: 
1-lb.  carton  with  perforated  top,  40c;  5 lbs., 
$1.00.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight,  10 
lbs.,  $1.25;  25  lbs.,  $2.50;  60  lbs.,  $4.75;  100 
lbs.,  $9.00.  Can  be  sent  by  parcel  post. 


Dry  Lime 
Sulphur 

For  dormant  spraying  of 
fruit  and  shade  trees  and 
bushes  against  San  Jose  and 
Oyster  Shell  Scale;  also  for 
peach  leaf  curl  and  brown 
rot  of  peaches.  Has  all  the 
effectiveness  of  liquid  Lime 
Sulphur,  and  is  much  easier 
to  handle.  One  pound  makes 
from  3J4  to  5 gallons.  Can  be  used  for  both  dor- 
mant and  summer  spraying.  Ask  me  to  send  you 
special  boolket. 

Prices:  By  mail,  postpaid:  Lb.,  45c;  6 lbs., 
$1.75.  Not  prepaid,  by  express  or  freight, 
10  lbs.,  $3.00;  25  lbs.,  $5.50;  50  lbs.,  $9.50.  Can 
be  sent  by  parcel  post. 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


A SPRAY  PUMP  FOR  EVERY  NEED 


Brown’s  Auto  Spray  No.  1— A compressed  air  sprayer 

warranted  against 
mechanical  defect  and  guaranteed  to  give  satis- 
faction or  money  refunded.  The  tank  is  made  of 
either  heavy  brass  or  galvanized  iron,  as  ordered, 
and  has  a capacity  of  about  three  gallons.  The 
pump  is  locked  to  the  tank  by  a cam  and  can  be 
removed  or  replaced  by  a simple  twist  of  the  wrist. 
The  pump  is  of  heavy  brass,  two  inches  in  diameter, 
and  two,  possible,  three,  pumpings  will  discharge 
the  contents  under  higher  constant  pressure  than 
any  other  knapsack  sprayer.  I recommend  the 
brass  tank — will  not  corrode,  also  the  Auto-Pop 
jl  No.  1 automatic  shut-off,  operating  a self-cleaning  wire  through  the 
nozzle.  Each  machine  securely  packed  in  a wooden  box;  shipping 
weight,  15  pounds. 

Auto-Spray  Pump  No.  1-B — Brass  tank,  $10.00.  Auto-Spray 
Pump  No.  1-D — Galvanized  steel  reservoir,  $7.50. 


Lowell  Fountain  Compressed  Air  Sprayer 

It  is  devoid  of  complex  or  intricate 
parts;  is  both  automatic  and  positive 
in  its  action;  one  charge 
or  pumping  is  sufficient 
to  expel  entire  contents 
of  tank.  It  is  the  strong- 
est air  pressure  tank 
made  — standing  five 
times  the  pressure  neces- 
sary to  operate.  With 
each  machine  is  furnished 
a Tree  Attachment,  con- 
sisting of  ys- in  h Red 
C-l  Rubber  Tubing  with 
brass  spraying  nozzle  for 
small  tree  and  shrub 
spraying;  Spray  Crook 
nozzle  3 inches  long  for 
potato  spraying;  Funnel 
with  brass  wire  strainer 
cloth  for  filling;  and  ad- 
justable shoulder  strap 
for  carrying. 

Prices:  Galvanized  Steel,  Aluminized,  $7. do:  Brass,  Polished  and 
Lacquered,  $10.00.  Weight,  crated,  20  lbs. 


Perfection  Sprayer— 

white-washing  on  plants,  bushes,  vines,  etc.  Made  of 
heavier  metal,  with  fewer  parts,  stronger  in  construc- 
tion, more  poweiful  in  action  than  many  other  sprayers 
on  the  market.  The  pump  is  1 %-inch  seamless  brass 
tubing  with  a brass  valve,  and  is  sealed  into  the  top  of 
the  tank  with  heavy  threads.  The  pump  rod  is  rs- 
inch  and  is  fitted  with  anhydrous  leather  and  special 
metal  expanders.  Tank  7 34  inches  by  20  inches,  lock- 
seamed  with  26  rivets.  Hose  attached  with  clamps. 
All  furnished  with  automatic  shutoff  nozzle  which  will 
handle  whitewash  and  thin  liquids  without  change  of 
parts.  Made  of  Galvanized  Steel  or  Brass.  Weight 
packed,  12  lbs. 

Prices:  Galvanized  Steel,  $7.00;  Brass  Tank, 
$9.00. 


Myers’  Perfect  Knapsack 

Plltnty . ^ he  tank,  made  of  either 

^r*  “v  *■  galvanized  iron  or  copper, 

holds  5 gallons  of  mixture.  It  is  heavily  soldered,  and 
is  fitted  with  tight  lid  and  strainer,  both  of  which  can 
be  removed.  It  is  shaped  so  that  it  can  be  carried  on 
the  back,  and  shoulder  straps  are  provided  for  this 
purpose.  Handle  lever  is  arranged  for  shifting  from 
right  to  left  at  will  of  operator.  Galvanized  Tank, 
fitted  with  5 feet  of  %-inch  hose,  stop  cock,  pipe 
extension  and  Bordeaux  or  graduating  Vermorel  spray 
nozzle,  which  can  be  graduated  from  a fine  mist  spray 
to  a solid  stream.  Price,  $12.50.  Copper  Tank,  com- 
plete with  hose,  stop  cock,  pipe  extension  and  Bordeaux 
or  graduating  Vermorel  nozzle,  as  above.  Price : $20.00. 


Myers’  Improved  Brass  Barrel 

pump  that  can  be  attached 

spray  rump  t0  a barreI  is  necessary  for 

trees  of  any  size.  Cylinder,  valves,  valve  seats  and 
discharge  all  brass.  All  working  parts  submerged  in 
liquid,  hence  no  priming  necessary.  Has  both  jet  and 
mechanical  agitator.  This  pump  is  so  constructed 
that  it  sets  inside  the  barrel,  being  bolted  fast  at  its 
upper  end  to  the  barrel  staves.  The  air  chamber  is 
30  inches  in  length.  No.  304,  as  described  above, 
without  hose  or  nozzle,  $10.00;  No.  305B,  with  one 
lead  of  15  feet  of  34-inrh  five-ply  discharge  hose,  and 
graduating  nozzle,  $14.00.  (Price  does  not  include 
6arrel.)  Five-ply  hose,  price  per  foot  25c.  Bordeaux 
instead  of  Vermorel  nozzle  furnished  without  extra 
charge  when  specified. 


Bucket  Spray  Pumps— 

brass,  except  the  footrest,  bucket  fastener  and  hand- 
grip. The  prices  below  do  not  include  bucket,  but  it 
is  equipped  with  three  feet  of  J4- inch,  five-ply,  pres- 
sure-spray hose,  attached  with  clamps.  This  pump 
will  throw  a straight  stream,  handle  whitewash  and 
other  spray  liquid  with  the  same  nozzle  by  simply 
turning  the  disc  in  nozzle.  The  cylinder  or  barrel  i's 
very  large  size  and  is  made  of  heavy  brass  tubing. 


The  plunger  also  made  of  brass  tubing,  extends  the 
full  length  of  the  pump  inside  the  barrel.  A pres- 
sure of  100  pounds  can  be  easily  maintained,  thus 
forcing  the  compound  into  all  the  cracks  and 
crevices.  Length  over  all,  24  inches. 

Price,  each;  $4.50.  Parcel  Post  weight,  7 lbs. 

Hayes  Wheelbarrow  Sprayer 

This  handy  portable  outfit  is  especially  designed 
for  small  orchards,  truck  gardens,  greenhouses, 
estates,  public  parks  and  general  purpose  farm, 
home  and  garden  work.  Goes  anywhere  like  a 
wheelbarrow,  through  narrow  openings  and  between 
narrow  rows.  Most  powerful  and  easiest  working 
hand  pump  made.  150-250  lbs.  pressure  with 
little  effort.  Tank,  12  34  gallons.  Heavy  galvanized 
steel  banded;  cart,  all  steel,  strongly  cross  braced; 
steel  wheel  16-inch,  2-inch  tire;  12  34-foot  sections 
Hayes  5-ply  J4-inch  Spray  Hose,  with  fittings; 
8-foot  steel  extension  with  leakless  stop  cock ; one 
Hayes  Vermorel  Nozzle.  Shipping  weight,  80  lbs. 

Price:  $30.00. 

New  Monarch  Duster — 

Helps  Kill  Boll  Weevils.  — It  is  the  identical 
hand  machine  used  in  the  Boll  Weevil  dusting  ex- 
periments at  the  Delta  Laboratories  and  is  guar- 
anteed to  give  satisfaction  in  dusting  Arsenate  of 
Lead,  Calcium  Arsenate,  Paris  Green  and  any 
other  dry  powder  insecticide.  It  will  dust  the 
poison  evenly  and  economically,  will  cover  seven 
to  ten  acres  a day.  By  the  addition  of  a few  extra 
joints  of  pipe  the  Monarch  will  also  apply  dry  in- 
secticides and  fungicides  to  fruit  trees,  etc. 

Price:  $12.50. 


Cahoon  Seeder 


Cahoon  Seeder 


This  is  undoubtedly  the  finest  seeder  on  the 
market.  It  will  seed  evenly  to  6 acres  an  hour. 
It  will  scatter  the  following  distances:  Wheat, 
barley,  rye,  oats,  25  feet;  clover,  18  to  20  feet. 
The  bag  and  hopper  hold  about  22  quarts  of 
seed. 

Price:  $5.00.  Mailing  weight,  9 lbs. 


The  Corona  Dry  Duster — 

Mechanically  perfect,  emits  powders  of  right  con- 
sistency from  any  positigm  and  in  any  direction,  down- 
ward, upward,  or  horizontally.  No  leaf  inaccessible. 
No  complicated  mechanism,  no  screws  or  adjustment, 
no  detaching  or  breaking  of  parts.  Shipping  weight, 
3 lbs. 

Price,  not  prepaid:  $2.50. 


Acre-an-Hour-Sifter— 

economically,  such  as  Bug  Death,  Slug  Shot,  Paris 
Green  mixed  with  lime  or  land  plaster  to  potato  vines, 
cotton,  tobacco,  eggplants,  tomatoes,  cabbage,  rose 
bushes  and  all  other  plants  and  vines  requiring  a top 
application,  as  fast  as  a man  can  walk.  Will  cover 
instantly  and  perfectly  a plant  3 inches  or  3 feet  in 
diameter. 

Price:  75c,  postpaid. 


Blow  Powder  Sprayer — 

A special  valve  arrangement  prevents  any  powder  or 
dust  from  reaching  the  plunger  leather.  Two-inch  can 
screw  for  filling;  capacity,  one  quart;  special  type 
plunger  rod  and  leather:  1934  inches  long,  134  inches 
diameter;  length,  22  inches  over  ail.  Shipping  weight 
about  2 pounds.  All  tin. 

Price:  $1.00,  postpaid. 


Dickey  Bug  Death  Duster — 

A splendid  little  duster  to  apply  Bug  Death  in  dry 
form.  Can  also  be  used  for  applying  Slug  Shot, 
Tobacco  Dust,  Powdered  Arsenate  of  Lead. 

Price:  50c,  postpaid. 

Special  Sprayer— 

tube  so  arranged  as  to  break  up  the  solution  into  a fine, 
mist-like  spray,  thus  making  it  very  effective  for  spray- 
ing fly  oils  and  disinfectants,  as  well  as  the  ordinary 
spray  materials.  Capacity,  one  quart.  All  tin. 

Price:  50c,  postpaid. 


Continuous  Sprayer— ?£e 

Gives  uniform  continuous  spray  on  all  strokes  of  the 
plunger.  The  spray  tube  and  nozzle,  as  well  as  the 
syphon  tube,  are  all  removable  for  the  purpose  of 
cleaning.  It  will  handle  fly  oils,  insecticides  and  dis- 
infectants as  well  as  the  regular  spraying  materials 
with  great  rapidity,  giving  a fine,  effective  spray. 
Parcel  post  weight,  2 lbs. 

Price:  90c,  postpaid. 


The  Cyclone  Seed  Sower — 

A machine  of  very  simple  construction.  This 
seeder  will  sow  any  seed  that  is  sown  broadcast,  such 
as  Oats,  Wheat,  Rye,  Millet,  Clovers,  Grass  Seeds,  etc. 
It  can  be  very  easily  adjusted  to  suit  the  seed  being 
sown. 

Price:  $2.25,  postpaid. 

NOTE. — Repair  parts  on  all  sprayers,  seeders, 
etc.,  listed  above  can  be  supplied  Write  for 
prices, 


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SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


CHRIS.  REUTER,  New  Orleans 


SEEDS  FOR  THE  SOUTH 


Feed  Ybur  Fields  With  Fertilizer 

SoYour  Fields  Can  Feed  You 


The  South  must  use  far  greater  quantities  of  commercial  fertilizer  than  parts  of  soil.  There  is  no  better  fertilizer  for  the  home  garden  than  this  splendid 

farmers  in  various  other  sections  of  the  country.  Thousands  of  our  farms  are  material.  We  are  putting  it  up  in  convenient  sized  packages  for  the  benefit  of 

operated  on  an  intensive  basis;  others  are  worked  in  a more  limited  way,  specializ-  our  customers  who  are  not  able  to  purchase  large  quantities. 

ing  in  one,  or,  at  best,  a few  crops.  In  the  Middle  West,  crop  rotations  take  care  Prices:  5-lb.  pkg.  (mailing  weight  6 lb.),  50c;  10-lb.  pkg.  (mailing 

of  rebuilding  soil  fertility  and  lands  are  not  utilized  for  as  lengthy  a period  of  the  weight  11  lbs.),  75c;  25-lb.  bag,  $1.25;  50-lb.  bag,  $2.00;  100-lb.  bag,  $3.75; 

year,  as  in  many  Southern  States.  You  can't  remove  plant  foods  from  the  soil  ton  (2,000  lbs.),  $65.00. 

and  expect  good'  yields  indefinitely  without  restoring  those  elements.  You  must 

put  back,  as  you  remove,  or  you  will  soon  have  a "rundown”  farm.  High  Grade  Acid  PhOSphate—  ^spheric  Acld^l^plr 

TVTl  irio to  rtf  ~Pn.lt Tli  "fti  While  not  as  important  as  other  fertilizer  Cent.  This  is  a strictly  high  grade  fertilizer  that  requires  no  extended  descrip- 

1V1  111  1*1  Ic  U1  ruidall  ingredients,  yet  Potash  is  of  particular  value,  tion,  for  it  is  well  known  everywhere.  Our  experience  has  led  us  to  believe  that 

particularly  for  potatoes  and  other  root  crops.  We  have  an  unusually  high  grade  nearly  all  Southern  soils  are  lacking  in  available  phosphoric  acid  and  lime,  and, 

of  this  product  and  can  supply  it  in  any  quantity.  In  applying  Potash  as  a for  this  reason,  acid  phosphate  is  a most  valuable  fertilizer.  It  gives  excellent 

fertilizer,  it  is  usually  best,  as  is  also  the  case  with  phosphatic  fertilizers,  to  apply  results  on  nearly  all  crops,  but  is  especially  recommended  for  use  on  grains  and 

it  several  days  before  the  seed  is  planted.  grasses.  Apply  at  the  rate  of  400-600  pounds  to  the  acre,  either  in  drills  or  broad- 

Prices:  5-lb.  pkg.  (mailing  weight  6 lbs.),  75c;  10-lb.  pkg.  (mailing  cast.  If  broadcasted,  it  should  be  harrowed  in  at  the  time  of  applying,  so  as  to 

weight  11  lbs.),  $1.25-  25-lb.  bag,  $2.00;  50-lb.  bag,  $3.00-  100-lb.  bag,  $5.50;  incorporate  it  well  with  the  soil.  When  used  on  grass,  clover  and  grain  crops,  it  is 

tnn  (9  (inn  lhi  i *qn  nn  best  to  apply  it  two  to  three  weeks  before  seeding. 

ton  (2,UUU  IDs.),  sau.uu.  OUR  ACID  PHOSPHATE  CONTAINING  16  PER  CENT  AVAILABLE 

Qnnornlmsnlmtn  PrvUcicIi ANALYSIS:  Available  PHOSPHORIC  ACID  is  made  by  the  patented  process  known  as  the  Syenski 

ouperpnospnare  VYllJl  JrOX<15»Il Phosphoric  Acid  9 u System,  which  increases  the  amount  of  plant  food  available  in  each  ton  of  fertilizer. 

Per  Cent— Nitrogen,  1.65  Per  CenL-Potash,  l'A  Per  Cent.  This  fertilizer  is  Then  again,  this  stock  does  not  get  lumpy  and  cake  like  inferior  materials, 
especially  prepared  and  highly  recommended  lor  all  vegetable  crops.  It  gives  . 

most  excellent  results  on  peas,  beans,  cabbage,  melons,  tomatoes,  and  other  com-  ih3‘ V lan’nn6"^-  ^ag’  $1,00>  bag,  $1.50;  100-lb.  bag,  $2.25; 

mercial  truck  crops.  It  is  strictly  a high  grade  concentrated  blood,  bone  and  ton  (2. 000  lbs.),  $30.00. 

tankage  mixture  that  is  superior  for  immediate,  as  well  as  prolonged,  results ; it  is  of  . , , ...  , ,.  _ . .... 

exceptional  value  for  garden  crops,  root  crops,  corn,  grain,  grasses,  fruit  trees,  small  Nifra  fn  of  Sfin  fl A fertilizer  lor  all  crops,  it  is  very  quick  m action 

fruits,  grape  vines,  and,  in  fact,  all  vegetation  not  requiring  a great  amount  of  , . , . and  hastens  the  maturity  of  crops.  This  is  the 

potash.  When  broadcasted  and  harrowed  in,  use  ^ to  1 ton  per  acre.  For  most  available  form  in  which  nitrogen  can  possibly  be  applied.  Especially 

garden  crops,  drill  in  500-800  lbs.  per  acre.  This  fertilizer  contains  all  the  elements  recommended  for  spring  use  for  strawberries  and  vegetable  crops,  also  grass  and 

necessary  for  promoting  healthy,  luxuriant  growth  of  plants,  vegetables,  and  grain  crops.  It  is  best  applied  during  the  spring  or  fall,  just  at  the  beginning  of 

plants  begin  to  feed  from  it  immediately.  the  active  growing  season  It  should  not  be  applied  more  than  100-150  pounds 

_ . ...  , , ...  to  the  acre,  and  is  best  applied  with  other  fertilizers,  to  insure  more  even  distnbu- 

■ "lc«5fc  vl'  ’ 4®°;  10-lb.  pkg.  (mailing  tion.  jf  applied  in  liquid  form,  use  2 ounces  to  1 gallon  of  water,  and  do  not  apply 

weight  11  lbs),  75c;  25-lb.  bag,  $1.00;  50-lb.  bag,  $1.60;  100-lb.  bag,  $2.75;  oftener  than  once  weekly 

ton  (2,000  lbs.),  $42.50.  A 10-lb  package  is  sufficient  for  a space  15x20  Prices:  5-lb.  pkg. ‘ (mailing  weight  6 lbs.),  75c;  10-lb.  pkg.  (mailing 

feet  for  one  application.  Write  for  special  prices  on  ton  lots,  when  ready  weight  11  lbs.),  $1.25-  25-lb.  bag,  $2.00;  50-lb.  bag,  $3.00;  100-lb.  bag,  $5.50; 
b°  buy.  ton  (2,000  lbs.),  $90.00. 

Superphosphate  Without  Potash— Lime  (Hydroted)-^*fcT»8M^ 

phoric  Acid,  10  Per  Cent— -Nitrogen,  1.65  Per  Cent.  (Nitrogen  equals  2 that  has  become  sour,  whether  garden  or  field,  this  preparation  has  absolutely  no 
Per  Cent  Ammonia.  ) Another  splendid  blood,  bone  and  tankagfe  mixture,  but  equal.  It  promotes  growth,  gives  the  grass  a rich  color,  and  has  a tendency  to 

without  potash,  that  is  in  big  demand  by  farmers  throughout  the  South.  The  prevent  weeds.  Apply  1 ton  per  acre  on  field  and  K ton  on  lawns, 

unusually  large  percentage  of  available  phosphoric  acid  makes  it  an  ideal  fertilizer  * Prices-  40-lb  bag  $1  25-  80-lb.  bag  $2.25-  160  lbs..  $4.00;  ton  (2,000 

for  many  crops,  principally  for  cotton  and  corn.  Not  strictly  a vegetable  fertilizer,  lbs)  about  $28  00~  ’ 

but  more  largely  used  on  field  crops.  ' ' v • • 

Prices:  5-lb.  pkg.  (mailing  weight  6 lbs.),  40c;  10-lb.  pkg.  (mailing  pAtlnn  4 T „ n 1 Apply  600  to  1,000  lbs.  to  the  acre,  depending 

weight  11  lbs.),  75c;  25-lb.  bag,  $1.00;  50-lb.  bag,  $1.50;  100-lb.  bag,  $2.75;  vjULIOII  OfcJtJU  iVltrtlX  upon  the  character  of  your  land  and  the  crop 

ton  (2,000  lbs.),  $42.50.  to  be  fertilized.  Exceedingly  rich  in  potash  and  ammonia  (nitrogen),  making  it 

excellent  for  use  as  a grass  and  grain  fertilizer,  and  largely  used  by  truckers  and 
TJoiif-ckf’e  TTJrtF*  (~'rckAn  Tirv-n/i  TV/foot  market  gardeners  on  practically  all  vegetable  and  truck  crops.  Our  stock  is  the 

rvctllci  a JLlJlgH  fvdW  £>UIlc  IVled.!  best  procurable,  for  we  don’t  handle  any  low  grade  meal,  and  the  analysis  is  guar- 

ANALYSIS:  Total  Phosphoric  Acid,  22  Per  Cent—  anteed  in  every  respect. 

VJl  LlllLiy  Nitrogen,  3.70  Per  Cent  (Equivalent  to  4J4  Per  Cent  Prices:  26-lb.  bag,  $1.00;  50-lb.  bag,  $1.75;  100-lb.  bag,  $3.00;  ton 

Ammonia).  One  of  the  best,  safest,  and  surest  fertilizers.  Slow  in  decomposing,  (2,000  lbs. ),  about  $50.00.  Market  changes. 

therefore  forming  an  excellent  permanent  improvement,  less  likely  than  any  other  NOTE — Prices  on  all  fertilizers,  including  Lime  (Hydrated),  Nitrate  of  Soda, 

fertilizer  to  waste.  Absolutely  no  danger  of  burning  the  plants.  An  excellent  Cotton  Seed  Meal,  etc.,  are  subject  to  change  without  notice.  The  market  flue- 
dressing for  lawns  and  pastures.  For  lawns,  pastures,  to  1 ton  per  acre.  For  tuates,  and  it  is  therefore  necessary  for  you  to  write  for  special  prices  when  purchas- 

trees  and  vines,  use  4 to  8 pounds  each.  For  field  and  garden  crops,  M to  1 ton  ing  in  large  quantities.  We  are  handling  fertilizers  in  carload  lots  and  are  in  posi- 

broadcasted  and  harrowed  in.  For  rose  beds,  pot  plants,  etc.,  1 part  to  about  50  tion  to  supply  you  with  your  requirements  at  reasonable  prices. 

INOCULATE  YOUR  ALFALFA,  CLOVERS,  COW  PEAS,  SOY  BEANS,  VELVET  BEANS  AND  ALL  OTHER  LEGUME  CROPS  WITH 

Ilk  JUk  H f|  H I POSTPAID  PRICES 

Milliard  Gutures 

A A Small  Size  (supplied  only  in  four  varieties,  for  garden  peas, 

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(State  here  if  wanted  by  Mail,  Express  or  Freight) 


Extra  Order 
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sent  upon 
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NOTICE 

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BE  SURE  TO  FILL  OUT  THESE  BLANKS  PLAINLY.  The  more  careful  you 
are  in  filling  out  the  following  blanks  plainly  and  correctly,  the  more  certain  you  are 
of  receiving  your  order  promptly  and  satisfactorily. 


Write  very  plainly,  please 


County 

State  

Express  and  Freight  Station 

Name  of  Town  where  you  get  your  Express  or  Freight 

What  Railroad 

Street  and  Number P.  0.  Box  Number 


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Amount  Enc. 


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PLEASE  DON’T  WRITE  IN 
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SPRING  1922 


IMPORTANT. — I always  recommend  having  plants  sent  by  express  at  purchaser’s  expense,  when  there  is  an  express  office  near,  as  I can  usually  send  somewhat 
larger  plants  and  do  not  have  to  wash  the  soil  off  the  roots,  as  is  the  case  with  mail  shipments. 

DELAY  NOTICE. — Plants  are  sent  direct  from  nurseries  subject,  in  the  case  of  seasonable  items,  to  about  five  days’  delay.  On  items  that  are  not  seasonable  at  time 
order  is  received  I will  book  those  items  to  be  shipped  at  the  proper  transplanting  time  unless  purchaser  insists  upon  prompt  shipment  and  is  willing  to  assume  all  risks. 

NON-WARRANTY. — Chris.  Reuter  gives  no  warranty,  express  or  implied,  as  to  description,  quality,  productiveness,  or  any  other  matter  of  seeds,  bulbs,  plants 
or  trees  he  sends  out,  and  will  not  be  responsible  in  any  way  for  the  crop.  If  the  purchaser  does  not  accept  the  goods  on  these  terms,  they  are  at  once  to  be  returned. 

GUARANTEE. — I guarantee  safe  arrival  of  all  plants  sent  by  express  in  the  United  States.  Should  anything  be  injured  in  transit  I urge  the  customer  to  notify 
me  at  once  on  receipt  of  the  goods,  and  in  every  case  send  me  a list  of  what  has  been  damaged,  so  that  I can  replace  them  without  delay.  My  responsibility  ceases  upon 
the  arrival  of  the  goods  in  good  condition  and  I do  not  guarantee  stock  to  live,  nor  will  I replace  that  which  dies  or  fails  to  grow.  ' I do  guarantee,  however,  that  all 
nursery  stock  will  be  in  good,  live  and  healthy  condition  upon  departure  from  nursery.  Plants  or  other  nursery  stock  sent  other  than  by  express  are  entirely  at  the 
risk  of  purchaser. 

SUBSTITUTION.— Where  peculiar  varieties  are  ordered,  and  particular  ages  and  sizes  of  trees,  kinds  of  stock,  etc.,  it  should  be  stated  whether  and  to  what 
extent  substitution  may  be  allowed  in  case  the  order  cannot  be  filled  to  the  letter.  Where  no  instructions  in  this  respect  accompany  the  order,  I shall  feel  at  liberty  to 
substitute  other  varieties  as  nearly  similar  as  possible.  If  selection  of  varieties  is  left  entirely  to  me  I shall  endeavor  to  send  only  such  sorts  as  are  acknowledged  to 
give  general  satisfaction. 


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QUANTITY  OR 
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PRICE 

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CHRIS.  REUTER  - Hew  Orleans,  La. 


Reuter’s  Acre -Size  Garden  Collection 

30  packets  of  Vegetable  Seeds , postpaid , $1 


This  remarkable  assortment  is  the  best  bargain  in  high-grade  garden  seeds  you  can  buy.  A generous 
size  packet  of  each  of  30  varieties,  our  selection,  and  enough  to  plant  a great  big  garden  and  supply 
a large  family  with  vegetables  of  all  kinds.  A book  of  planting  instructions  is  included  with  each 
collection.  All  securely  packed  and  sent  postpaid  for  $1.  For  list  of  varieties  that  make  up  this 
collection,  see  page  3. 


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bulbs,  $1  postpaid 

(FOR  COMPLETE  DESCRIPTION,  SEE  PAGE  48) 

America.  Flesh-pink. 

Baron  Hulot.  Purple. 

Columbia.  Orange-scarlet. 

Glory  of  Holland.  White. 

Halley.  Salmon-pink. 

Klondyke.  Light  Yellow. 

Mrs.  Francis  King.  Light  Scarlet. 
Mrs.  Frank  Pendleton.  Salmon-pink. 
Niagara.  Cream-yellow. 

Princeps.  Scarlet. 


BE  SURE  TO  INCLUDE  THIS 
WONDERFUL  COLLECTION 
IN  YOUR  ORDER 


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