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Carpenter Seed Co.
76 University Avenue :: Provo, Utah
1926 Annual Seed Book
Garden, Flower and Field
SEEDS
Tested Seeds Grown In High
Mountain Valleys
“OUR SEEDS GROW”
Post Publishing Company, Provo, Utah.
TERMS AMD CONDITIONS
Weights and measures guaranteed and prices as low as those of any other
reliable seed house.
We carry a large and choice stock of Grass Seeds adapted to the climate of
western states. Orders always filled promptly at lowest market prices.
Terms of Sale — Cash with order. Remittances may be made at our risk by draft,
money order, cash by express or in registered letters. We will take postage stamps
in sums less than $1.00, and they must be 1 and 2 cent stamps. Express money
orders are always safe, and in case of loss quick adjustment can be made.
Seeds by Parcel Post Mail — We will send, postpaid, all Garden and Flower Seeds
at the prices given in the following list, with the exception of heavy seeds, as Beans.
Peas, Corn, Clover, Grain, Grass Seeds, and Onion Sets. If you order these by mail
please be sure to add postage. Heavy seeds can be supplied cheaper by
freight.
Safe Arrival Guaranteed— We guarantee the safe arrival of all seeds sent by mail
or express, but request that correspondents will give us plainly their names, post-
office, county and state with order.
The importance of planting good seed is the first consideration. Remember,
poor Seeds, poor crops, no matter how great the pains taken in planting or cultivation.
Get only the best. We keep them, and our packages are liberally filled.
If you are a market gardner and want a large order, please send us a list of your
wants for special prices.
Give us a trial order and remember that we will not be undersold on a general
bill of seeds by any responsible seed house in the United States. Our seeds are new
and fresh, and will grow.
Would advise ordering early while our stocks are complete. Some vari-
ties are very scarce this season.
SPECIAL NOTICE
We make a specialty of supplying Market Gardeners with the best seeds that can
be produced in the United States and Europe. As we do not publish as expensive a
catalogue as our Eastern competitors, and our over-head expense is much lower
than those firms doing business in large cities, we are able to give you just as good
seeds at a lower price than can be purchased elsewhere. Please remember that
the public pays for the printing. The seeds we offer are tested under our personal
supervision with the Standard Seed Tester before shipment, and every care is taken
that none but reliable, fresh, and genuine good seeds are sent out. At the same
time it must be distinctly understood that no reputable seed house now warrant
seeds in any respect, but it must be apparent to every intelligent person that no
seedman can afford to send out poor seeds, as this would destroy his business quicker
than any other way. Therefore we send no goods with warranty expressed or
implied in any respect, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the
customer does not accept the seeds on these terms and conditions, they must be
returned to us at once, and the money that has been received for them will be
refunded.
SPECIAL OFFER
LARGE ASSORTMENT FOR THE GARDEN
POSTPAID $1.50
Cost of these items bought separately $2.50. As this assortment is packed
early in the season, we cannot make
ment.
y2 lb. Beans Burpee’s Stringless
1 pkt. Beans Kentucky Wonder
1 oz. Beet Crosby’s Egyptian
1 oz. Carrot Half Long.
1 pkt. Cantaloupe Rocky Ford.
y2 lb. Sweet Corn Golden Bantam.
1 pkt. Cucumber White Spine.
1 pkt. Cucumber Boston Pickling.
You can save by ordering this lot
any alterations or changes in the assort-
1 pkt. Lettuce New York.
1 pkt. Lettuce Curled Simpson.
1 oz. Parsnips Hollow Crown.
y2 lb. Peas Alaska.
y2 lb. Peas Everbearing.
1 oz. Radish Icicle.
1 oz. Radish Sparkler.
1 oz. Spinach Longstanding.
1 pkt. Watermelon — Kleckley Sweet,
each item is used in any home garden.
GENERAL DESCRIPTIVE LIST
ASPARAGUS
CULTURE — Sow the seed in drills, about one inch deep,
and the rows about one foot apart. Keep the soil mellow
and free from weeds during the summer and in the fall or
succeeding spring the plants should be set about one foot
apart and the crown four inches below the surface. The
beds should be narrow so as to permit of cutting to the
center. Before winter cover the transplanted beds with
about four inches of manure. Salt is an excellent manure
for asparagus. Sow a little on the surface in the spring
and it will keep down the weeds. The young tops may be
cut for the table the second summer, but not very freely
until the third.
Postpaid.
One ounce will sow about 50 feet of drill for transplant-
ing and produce about 300 plants.
CONOVER GLOSSAL — A mammoth sort, frequently
sending up fifteen to thirty sprouts from one to one and a
half inches in diameter from a single plant, and spreading
less than most sorts. Color deep green; quality good.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; 1 lb., 85c.
THE PALMETTO — This variety is earlier than others,
a better yielder; more even and regular in growth, and is
fast becoming the favorite sort everywhere. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 85c.
BEANS
Palmetto Asparagus
WAX POD VARIETIES.
One pound will plant about 60 feet of drill, 60 to 80 pounds for one acre.
Not Postpaid. See page 38 for Postage Rates.
Per pkt., 5c; y2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30; 5 lbs., $1.25.
CULTURE — Do .not plant them until the ground becomes dry and warm. Bush
Beans may be planted about 2 inches deep in drills from 24 to 30 inches apart accord-
ing to variety and soil, placing the seed 3 inches apart or 4 seeds in hills 24 inches
apart each way; 2 pounds per 100 foot drill.
DWARF BLACK WAX — A very superior snap-short wax bean; ripening among the
first earliest, and having the best characteristics. Pods round, yellowish white, fine
flavor.
BLACK WAX BEANS
REFUGEE OR ONE THOUSAND TO ONE— Pods about
DAVIS’ WHITE WAX — Im
mensely productive. bearing
large, handsome, straight pods
five to six inches in length. The
pods are almost solid flesh
and with decided strings when of
good size, one of the best for
canners, as it does not discolor.
It is also a good shipper. The
dry seed, being white and of
medium size, is desirable also for
winter market as a shell bean.
IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX—
Possesses all the good points of
the old Golden Wax, but is
larger in pod and much more
prolific; of tender, melting flavor
at all times of its growth.
5 inches long. Fine for late planting.
especially for canning being almost stringless.
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ALL SEEDS TESTED WITH STANDARD TESTER
DWARF OR BUSH, GREEN POD VARIETIES*
Prices on Beans not Postpaid
BURPEES STRINGLESS GREEN POD BEANS —
Earliest of all green-podded bush beans. The only
absolutely stringless green-podded bean on the mar-
ket. The pod is round, full and larger and straighter
than that of the Red Valentine. In quality it is
superior to most other bush beans. Rust-proof in all
localities as any can be. Vigorous growing; hardy
and productive. Exceedingly crisp and tender, and
no approach to stringiness. Sure cropper; pods long
and of delicious flavor. Pkt., 10c; y2 lb., 20c; 1 lb.,
30c; 5 lbs., $1.25.
Cultivation should be frequent until the plants be-
gin to bloom, but only when the foliage is dry, for if
disturbed when wet the vines will rust.
EARLY YELLOW SIX WEEKS — An early snap-
short variety, producing edible pods thirty days after
germination. Very bushy, erect. Pods long, flat,
straight. Pkt., 10c; y2 lb., 15c; 1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs.,
$1.00.
IMPROVED EARLY RED VALENTINE — Is ten
days earlier than any other stock of Valentine beans
offered. In addition to this, it is more productive,
grows a stronger and more thrifty vine, yields
larger and better filled pods than does any other
strain of this variety. A single trial cannot but con-
vince the most skeptical that it is all we claim. Pkt.,
Oc; % lb., 15c; 1 lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.25.
BROAD WINDSOR — (English Dwarf or Broad)—
This is entirely different from the common French
bean. The large coarse pods are borne on stout plants
which are coarser, more erect and less branched than
those of the French bean. It is largely used in
Europe. .Seed large or flat unsymmetrical shape;
light brown color. Very hardy. Pkt., 10c; y2 lb.,
20c; 1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50.
BEANS— BUSH LIMA
BUSH LIMA comes absolutely true from seed —
The bushes grow eighteen to twenty inches high,
stout growth and always erect. It is an
emmense yielder, the handsome large pods being
well filled with very large beans, identical in size
and luscious flavor with the well-known Pole Limas.
10c: y2 lb., 15c; 1 lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.25.
BEANS — POLE OR CLIMBING
LAZY WIFE — Immensely popular
everywhere. It is exceedingly productive
and easily gathered. Probably this is
why it comes by its very discourteous
name. It is an excellent bean. Pkt., 10c;
y> lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.25.
KENTUCKY WONDER — Vine vigor-
ous, climbing well and very productive
bearing its pods in large
clusters; blossoms white;
pods green, very long,
often reaching nine or ten
inches, nearly round when
young and very crisp. Pkt.
10c; y2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c;
5 lbs., $1.25.
SCARLET RUNNER or
FLOWERING B E A N — A
great favorite; both orna-
mental and useful; height
ten feet, presenting dazzl-
ing scarlet flowers from
July to October. Used both
as a string bean and shell-
ed. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 20c;
KENTUCKY WONDER BEANS
CARPENTER SEED COMPANY
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BROCCOLI
CULTURE — Sow early sorts as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring,
in shallow drills, drawn three or four inches apart. Plant out two feet apart each
way when the plants are about four inches high. Cultivate the same as cabbage, in
rich soil. Use the same remedy for insect attacks as are recommended for cabbage.
They are excellent and deserve much wider culture than is usual in this country.
Nearly allied to the Cauliflower, but more hardy. It succeeds best in a moist and
rather cold atmosphere.
LARGE WHITE MAMMOTH — A valuable variety, with very large, firm heads. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 25c; % lb. 75c.
BEETS
Postpaid.
GARDEN BEETS FOR TABLE USE.
One ounce will sow 60 feet of drill; six to eight pounds for one acre in drills.
Ready for table use in 40 to 60 days.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c.
CULTURE — Sow as early in the spring as the ground can be worked and every
two weeks after for a succession up to the first week of July. For general crop sow
about the middle of May. The soil should be light sandy loam, well e.nriched with
stable manure and plowed and harrowed until very fine. Sow in drills one foot to
fifteen inches apart, and when well up, thin to from four to six inches. The young
beets pulled out of the rows are excellent used as greens.
DETROIT DARK RED — The earliest and best turnip shape beet in the market,
being more globular than its parent, the
take no other variety for early market.
EARLY BLOOD TURNIP BEETS
shape. It grows well above ground and i
loose soil.
Early Egyptian. Market gardeners should
Supply is limited this season.
CROSBY — EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN
— A very popular early turnip-shape
variety. Has small tops and grows quick-
ly. The flesh is in alternate rings of
white and deep red.
EARLY BLOOD RED TURNIP — Here
we have the old stand-by, the turnip beet
with its dark red color, well known to so
many homesteads. It is useless to occupy
space in describing it, suffice to say, it is
the best variety for family use.
STOCK BEETS
Nothing better for cattle, hogs and sheep.
Oz., 5c; %-lb., 25c; 1-lb*, 45c. Postpaid.
CULTURE — As all Mangels require a
deep soil in order to grow well, plow and
sub-soil at least a foot to 18 inches and
apply plenty rich stable manure. Sow in
May or June, in rows eighteen inches to
two feet apart, and thin to eighteen in-
ches in rows.
GOLDEN TANKARD MANGEL — Shape,
cylindrical; color, deep, rich yellow; flesh
yellow, circled with white. Unequaled
for feeding stock. It is an enormous
cropper.
MAMMOTH LONG RED — A particularly
fine stock of Mangel The roots attain
enormous size, smooth and regular in
easily pulled. The best variety for deep,
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OUR SEEDS GROW
GIANT HALF SUGAR — This is
a cross between Mangel Wurtzel
and Sugar Beet. Rich in sugar and
yields equal to the Mangel, making
it a very valuable acquisition for
stock feeding. Do not fail to in-
clude this in your order.
NEW MANGEL BEET SLUD-
STRUP — It is the largest producer
of any of the mangels, often yield-
ing 60 tons to the acre. It grows
largely above the ground and is
very easy to harvest. Color, a
golden yellow. In nutrition it sur-
passes all others and is the best
keeper on the list. TRY IT.
TO THE STOCK GROWER:
We wish to call special atten-
tion to stock beets and carrots as
a feed for cattle, horses, hogs,
sheep, etc.
Mangel or stock beets and
sugar beets yield from 30 to 50
tons per acre, and we consider a
ton of them as valuable for feed as
a ton of hay, and with hay at the
price which it is bringing now, it
is plain to be seen that there is
money in raising these roots for
stock. With a little extra work
they can be kept all winter and
there is nothing that produces as
much milk as 'beets and carrots —
carrots add that splendid golden
color to butter which helps bring
the price.
We would advise extensive
planting. The best ones are Giant-
Half Sugar, Large Red Mangel and
Golden Tankard beets; Yellow
Australian, White Belgian, Dong
Orange and Voges carrots.
Do not fail to include these in
your order for seeds for spring
planting, oz., 5c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb.,
45c; postpaid.
CABBAGE Postpaid.
One oz of seed will produce 1,500 plants. Fkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14-lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.75.
Ready for use in 75 to 120 days.
CULTURE — Soil for Cabbage should be a rich and heavy loath, with good drainage.
Start seed for early varieties in a hot bed or in boxes in the house. In a month the
plants will be in condition to transplant, taking care, in planting, to set the young
plants down to the first leaves. Transplant in spring as soon as the ground can be
worked, setting the plants two feet apart one way and from twelve to fifteen inches
the other, according to the variety. For late or winter crops the seed is sown in May,
and the plants set out in the second week of July. In this case they are set in rows
2 by 3 feet, so as to work them with a horse and cultivator. To destroy the green
worm that is so destructive to the leaves and heads of Cabbage and Cauliflower an
Jersey Wakefield.
experienced grower says: "Take one
ounce of saltpetre and dissolve it in
twelve quarts of water, then take a
short handled whisk broom, dip it in
the solution and sprinkle the plants
well. One application is sufficient un-
less the stuff is washed off by heavy
rains. The liquid being perfectly clear,
never colors the cauliflower or cabbage
heads. To prevent the turnip flea
from attacking the young plants, sift
fine air-slacked lime or tobacco dust
over them as soon as they appear
above the ground. Use Arsenate of
Lead for cabbage worms, Black Leaf
40 for louse or aphis.
CARPENTER SEED COMPANY
WE CARRY THE FINEST STRAINS OF DENMARK GROWN CABBAGE SEED,
MARKET GARDNERS CAN DEPEND ON PLANTS FROM OUR SEED HEADING.
HOLLAN-
DER OR
DANISH
BALL
HEAD The
bggj- cstfo™
base to EARLIEST OF ALL CABBAGES
store during
the winter, and is in large demand everywhere at profitable prices during the spring
months. Our stock is the very best type of this, the best of all late cabbages. Origin-
ated in Denmark and grown and selected for more than fifty years by Danish garden-
ers, many thousands of tons being imported into this country annually. Heads are hard,
round, of good marketable size, fine-grained and long keeper. Grown in Denmark.
EXTRA
EARLY
ETAMPES
One of the
earliest cab-
bages, pro-
ducing well
formed con-
ical heads,
remarkably
large for so
early a ripe-
ner. Who-
ever plant?
it will be
amazed i r
its early
maturity
and if he be
a markei
gardner will
be able to
place it in
market
ahead of all
competitors.
CABBAGE, IMPROVED AMAGER, “DANISH ROUNDHEAD” — 'Short Stemmed, two
weeks earlier than Ball Head, head round, large, good for winter keeping. Is especially
recommended for high and light soil.
COPENHAGEN MARKET — This is the finest large round-headed medium early
cabbage; the heads maturing all at the same time. They average about 10 pounds
each; are very solid with small core and fine quality. Sowed in March they are
ready for market the latter part of August, in our trial ground, and are about as
early as Charleston Wakefield, but will give a much heavier yield per acre. It is
short stemmed with small saucer-shaped light green leaves, always tightly folded,
and can, therefore, be planted close. Price of above three varieties,
EARLIEST OF ALL — This is a new type developed in Denmark last season. It
is very early, and has a round head. Very firm and solid. Has been ftested out here
and does remarkably well. Good variety for market gardeners. Oz., 25e.; *4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.00.
EARLY WINNINGSTADT — A well known and very popular early variety, in season
very close to the Wakefield; heads large, decidedly conical; leaves bright glossy green;
heads solid and hard, even in summer. This is a very sure-heading variety, valuable
not only for early use but also for winter cabbage.
TRUE JERSEY WAKEFIELD — This is an admirable sort, and fully sustains all we
have heretofore said in its favor as a variety suited to the family and market garden.
The heads begin to mature in the latter end of June to the first of July, and may be cut
in succession for several weeks. Our seed is true Long Island grown.
EARLY DWARF FLAT DUTCH — Has succeeded admirably on account of its ability
to resist heat; it never flaws under the severest sun and it produces very fine, large
heads after the earliest sorts have disappeared. We recommend it highly.
ALL SEASONS — A new Drumhead Cabbage as early and every way as good as
Early Summer, but yielding heads from a third to a half as large again. This new cab-
bage, while it matures a day or two later in the spring, when planted in July, matures
a day or two earlier than Early Summer in the fall, so that it will average as early
while the solid heads are from a third to a half as large again. As a rule, our earliest
cabbages are only good as early cabbage, being too small for late, or too small and too
thin to be kept over winter; but the head of this new cabbage being large and also
thick through make it a most excellent variety, either for extreme early or fall or
spring market.
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OUR SEEDS ARE GROWN IN HIGH MOUNTAIN VALLEYS
PREMIUM LATE FLAT
DUTCH — As a variety for winter
market it has no- superior, and
is more extensively grown than
any other. Heads large, bluish-
green, round, solid, broad and
flat on top, and often tinted with
reddish-brown after being touch-
ed with frost; they open white
and crisp, are tender and well
flavored. It is a fall and winter
variety, and one of the very best
to keep. With good cultivation,
on moist, rich ground, ninety-
five in a hundred will head up
hard and fine. Decidedly the
best late variety for cultivation
in our state.
GLORY OF ENKHUIZEN — This
second early variety is very sure head-
ing and of excellent quality. The
plants or of vigorous growth, with
large, rather spreading outer leaves
which are noticeably curved and
frilled. The heads are globular or
very nearly round, very solid and of
large size for so early a variety.
LATE LARGE DRUMHEAD
— This is also a very large fall
and winter variety. It is similar
in most respects to the Premium
Flat Dutch, but the heads are more rounded on top; it is also generally longer in size.
DANISH BALD HEAD CABBAGE
SESSIONS — This has proved to be a most excellent acclimated second early
variety. It is low on the stump, heads solid and compact, weighing from ten to fifteen
pounds each, and is sure to head. From seed sown in March good sized heads can be
marketed in June. A very valuable variety.
DRUMHEAD SAVOY — The finest flavored of all the cabbage family; large and
solid; used extensively in the markets of Europe, but not so well known in this coun-
try.
MAMMOTH ROCK RED — This is the best, largest and surest heading red cabbage
ever introduced. Heads deep red to the center, and will frequently average twelve
inches. A sure cropper and in every way a first-class sort. Price of above varieties:
pkt ., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.75. Postpaid.
CAULIFLOWER
DANISH SNOWBALL.
Postpaid.
One ounce will produce 1,500 to 2,000 plants.
CULTURE — This is the same as for
cabbage, except that extra manure and
plenty of water will pay upon this. If the
soil be dry, water frequently, and if the
plants could have a heavy mulch of hay or
straw, it would keep the soil moist and the
plants would not suffer from drouth. The
early kinds should be strong enough to
plant out not later than the middle of April,
the late kinds may be planted out same
time as for cabbage. To destroy the
Cauliflower maggot, it is recommended to
take one ounce of sulphate of potassium
and dissolve it in one gallon of water. Heat
the liquid to about 100 degrees, take a
large spoon, or something that will hold
the 100th part of a gallon, and pour the
liquid against the stalk of the plant just
above the ground.
DANISH SNOWBALL — Exceedingly
early and hardy and a very sure header.
Outer leaves are erect, while the inner ones
lap w'ell over the head, protecting from the
sun. It is a good late sort. Our seed is of
the very best strain. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., $1.50;
14-lb., $5.00. Grown in Denmark.
CARPENTER SEED COMPANY
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EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT — (Selected.) This is the choicest selected
strain of the popular Erfurt type, and is remarkable for its extreme reliability in
heading. Plants very dwarf, with solid pure white heads of superior quality. Per pkt.,
10c; 1 oz., $1-25; %-lb., $4.00.
DANISH GIANT OR DRY WEATHER — Large leaved and large flowering with pure
white compact heads. For open ground and forcing. Two weeks later than Snow Ball,
when planted at same time. Very resisting against unfavorable seasons and dry
weather. Grown in Denmark. Per pkt., 10c; % oz., 50>c; oz., $1.50; % lb., $5.00.
EARLY PARIS — An excellent French variety, and the popular early sort in the
Paris markets. Being so early, it must always be a favorite. Per pkt., 10c; ^4-oz., 30c;
oz., 90c. %lb., $2.25.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Postpaid.
CULTURE — rSow in May in the same manner as Cauliflower and transplant in July,
one foot apart, in the rows which should be one and one-half feet apart. In gardens,
both large and small, Brussels Sprouts are, without exception, the very best winter
vegetable that can be grown. The real sprout is not much larger than a marble, and as
firm and hard almost as the stalk itself. These are the sorts which cooks prefer. They
strip off the outer covering, cook them whole, and serve them up artistically in that
fashion. When cooked through and no more, such Sprouts melt in the mouth like the
tenderest Cauliflower, and are equally as good.
This is one of the best vegetables for winter use, producing from the axils of the
leaves an abundance of sprouts resembling small cabbages; an excellent, mild flavor. It
is a delicacy much esteemed in Europe. Sow in seed-bed middle of spring and transplant
and manage as winter cabbage.
DWARF IMPROVED — -A variety producing compact sprouts of excellent quality.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. 14-lb., 30c: 1 lb., $1.00.
CARROTS
Postpaid.
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. Three pounds for one acre.
Per pkt., 5c; or.., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 80c.
CULTURE— Any garden soil will grow carrots. For early
crops sow as early in the spring as possible and in rows
eighteen inches to two feet apart. Cover not more than y2
inch deep. When the plants are about three or four inches
high thin out to two inches apart for the small early
varieties and four inches apart for the late ones. Give them
plenty of room. Keep them thoroughly hoed.
A packet will plant about 20 feet; an ounce, 150 feet;
and three pounds, an acre.
The late crops should be dug in the autumn and
stored like Turnips and other root crops.
OX-HEART or GUERANDE — This French carrot is one
of the most valuable of all recent introductions, either for
familp use or markets. It is an intermediate between the
Half Long and Horn varieties,, attaining a diameter of
three or four inches at the neck and of most beautiful
shape and rich orange color. It is of extra fine quality and
very productive.
D ANVER’S HALF LONG ORANGE — A decided acquisition
of the Half Long type, admirable in color, fixed in habit, a
wonderful producer, the best of all for the stock-breeder
and valuable to the market gardener. With this variety
the planter secures the largest return to the acre with
the least difficulty of harvesting.
LONG ORANGE — -The old stand-by, both for ta'ble use
and for stock feeding, for late summer and winter. Fed to
milch cows, it increases flow of rich milk and imparts to
the butter in winter a fresh flavor and golden color.
CHANTENAY — (This variety is a very productive one.
It has an extra large shoulder, is easily dug, and is desir-
able in all respects. It is a stump rooted sort, very smooth,
fine in texture and of a beautiful, rich orange color. For
table use it is by many, considered to be the best of all, both
on account of shape and quality. The flesh, when cooked
is very tender.
LARGE WHITE BELGIAN — Grows one-third out of the
ground. Root pure white, green above ground with small
toip. It will grow to a very large size, on light, rich soil,
and is very easily gathered. Flesh rather coarse, is raised exclusively for stock.
YELLOW BELGIAN — Very closely resembles White Belgian in habit of growth.
Deep yellow flesh and yields enormous crops. One of the best for stock.
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CAREFULLY SELECTED SEEDS
STOCK CARROT
Postpaid.
Price, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1-lb., 60.
IVEW LARGE YELLOW OR GIANT AUSTRALIAN
CARROT — -In this new competitor among- carrots we
have a variety which excells all records of even the
large Belgian sorts, hitherto the champion among car-
rots. In size, yield, weight and quality, it is ahead of
them all. It is reported that a single specimen has
attained a weight of 15 lbs., and an average yield of
50 tons per acre. This variety originated at the Australi-
an Experiment Station at Sidney. It is of a beautiful
yellow color, which gives to the butter that rich, golden
hue -we all admire. Its enormous yielding characteris-
tics save one-half the cost of harvesting and reduces
the cost of seed to a minimum, as it takes only two
pounds to seed an acre.
MASTODIAN — A new carrot from Russia. Gigantic
size and wonderful keeping qualities. Yields 40 to 50
tons to the acre and is very hardy. Is a splendid feed
for stock and one of the most profitable to plant.
POPCORN
Not Postpaid. See page 38 for Postage Rates.
Per 1/4-lb., 5c; 1-lb., 15c.
WHITE PEARL— A very handsome variety; kernels round; color, white, very prolific.
WHITE RICE — The best for home or market. Grains pointed.
SWEET CORN
Per pkt., 5c; ^-lb., 15c; per lb., 25c; 16-lbs., $2*25. See page 38 for postage rates.
CULTURE — Plant as soon as the ground becomes warm in the spring, in hills about
three feet apart; give thorough cultivation. Our sweet corn is carefully grown and
selected, only the choicest, most perfect ears being selected for seed. It is far superior
to ordinary stock.
MAMMOTH WHITE CORY — The largest and best extra early sweet corn. The
stalks are no larger than those of the White Cob Cory, but each stalk furnishes two or
more large, fine-shaped ears, which are fit for use before those of any other sort. The
ears are twelve-rowed, very symetrical and handsome, with no opening between the
rows at the base. The grain is large, broad, very white and of remarkably good quality
for such an early sort.
OX-HEART CARROT
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN — The ears
are not only of good size, but are pro-
duced in great abundance, frequently
bearing four good ears, while the aver-
age is three to a stalk. The cob is very
small, giving great depth to the ker-
nels, which are of pearly whiteness.
But the great merit of the Country
Gentleman corn is its delicious quality.
It is, without doubt, the sweetest and
most tender of all sweet corn, and at
the same time with ears of good size.
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN — This va-
riety is more largely planted than any
other, being the general favorite with
canners and market gardeners for late
use. It is very productive, the ears
are of a large size, grains deep, ex-
ceptionally tender and sugary, and
remains for a long time in an edible
condition. This veriety with one or
two of the early varieties for a suc-
cession, is necessary to every garden.
NEW GOLDEN BANTAM — T H E
EARLIEST OF ALL SWEET CORN—
This new Sweet Corn is described as
the cenderest, sweetest and best ever-
green Sweet Corn in existence. Its
attractive yellow color being another
good feature added to its many good
qualities, makes it an easy seller on
the market. The stalks are vigorous
and strong, grow about 4 to 6 feet
high and produce three to four good ears which has been developed from 8 rows to
12 rows and over on each ear. On account of its firm texture it can be planted earlier
than any other variety of Sweet Corn. Do not fail to try it.
GOLDEN BANTOM CORN
CARPENTER SEED COMPANY
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SELECTED FIELD CORN SEED
Not Postpaid. See page 38 for Postage Rates.
Price per lb., 10c; 10 lbs. 90c; 50 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs. $600.
Field Corn prices are subject to change without notice The last five varieties
mentioned are well adapted for silos. The Pride of the North is very early and does
well in altitudes above 5000 feet. The others are all good below 5000 feet. Remem-
ber we make a specialty of silo corn.
FLINT SORTS.
AUSTRALIAN WHITE FLINT — The earliest and surest variety we have for the
arid lands of the West. It will actually endure more drouth and cold than any other
variety known. Grows to a height of six to ten feet, ears varing from eight to twelve
inches long, usually eight or ten-rowed, one and two ears on a stalk.
DENT SORTS.
KING OF THE EARLIES — (85 days.) Minnesota grown. Stalks grow six to seven
feet high, ears from seven to nine inches long, very deep, soft grain, and small red cob,
12 to 16-rowed. Valuable for the extreme north.
UTAH YELLOW DENT — An early Dent variety, ripening with the Flint varieties,
and can be grown in almost any locality. Stalks large, with broad leaves, ears eight
to ten inches, sixteen rowed, grain yellow, making a good quality of meal.
PRIDE OF THE NORTH — (80 days.) This variety has smaller ears than late
kinds, but is valuable to grow, as it matures earlier. Planted as late as July 4th, it
has fully matured by October 1st. The ears have from fourteen to sixteen rows, grown
eight to ten inches in length, slightly tapering. The kernels are closely set together
on the cob, of a light orange color. The stalks usually grow six to eight feet in
height, producing one or two good ears. Our seed of this variety has been grown for
us with special care, from the original stock.
Long White Spine
Cucumbers
IMPROVED LEAMING — (90 days). This is one of the
earliest large yellow Dent corns in cultivation, ripening in
90 to 100 days from planting. It is extra early and not a
hard flinty corn. The ears are large and handsome with
deep, large grains; orange yellow color and red cob. Stalks
medium size, tapering gradually, producing two good ears
each.
IOWA GOLD MINE CORN — (90 days). A medium early
large, yellow Dent that is valuable for parts of Iowa and
the Middle States, The grain is deep, a golden yellow color,
ears of good size. Cobs small. One of the best Silo Corns.
IOWA SILVER MINE—- .(90 days). The stalks grow to a
height of seven or eight feet and set the ears about three
and. a half to four feet from he ground. The ears measure
from ten to twelve inches in length and often weigh one and
a half pounds. They are very uniform in size and shape,
with sixteen to twenty straight rows of deep pure white
kernels on a small white cob. It is the heaviest yielder we
know, having yielded over 200 bushels to the acre. Seventy
pounds of ears will make sixty-two pounds of corn. It is
entirely distinct and will give satisfaction.
CUCUMBER
One ounce will plant about 50 hills. Two pounds, one acre.
Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 25c; 1-lb., 90c. Postpaid
CULTURE — Cucumbers are planted in hills which, for best
results, should be made as follows: Dig holes about a foot in
diameter. Fill these with thoroughly rotted manure or com-
post, tramp down tightly and soak with water. On top of
this build a mound about 4 Inches high of fine soil. These
hills can be made at any time but the seeds should not be
planted until the weather and soil have become quite warm.
Plant about a dozen seeds in the top of each hill. Cover
them about a half inch and press the soil down firmly.
When the plants put forth the third pair of leaves thin
out to the four strongest plants to the hill. The hills should
be about three feet apart. Keep the soil loose and free of
weeds, but after the plants have started to cover the ground
do not move them.
One ounce will plant 50 hills, two pounds will plant an
acre.
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GOOD SEEDS AND PROMPT SERVICE
EARLY CLUSTER — A very popular early cucumber producing its
fruit in clusters near the root of the plant. Its usual length is about
five inches; skin prickly; flesh white, seedy, tender and well flavored.
BOSTON PICKLING — A distinct variety which has obtained a great
degree of popularity in Boston market as a pickle. Medium long; a
great producer.
COOL AND CRISP — The peculiar feature of this variety is the knobs
or protuberances upon which the spines are placed are very prominent,
giving an attractive appearance. This variety is the earliest and most
prolific of all pickling cucumbers; will become a standard sort. Dark
green, almost black.
EARLY WHITE SPINE — Vines vigorous, fruiting early and abun-
dantly; fruit uniformly straight and handsome, dark green, with a few
white spines; flesh tender and of excellent flavor. In this country this
variety is used more, perhaps than any other tor forcing under glass.
EXTRA LONG WHITE SPINE— A selected strain of the White Spine-
ls very uniform in size and exceedingly early, at same time makes long
growth — ten to twelve inches. The variety for forcing and early market.
IMPROVED LONG GREEN — Unquestionably this is the most popular
general purpose cucumber in the West. When matured is nine to twelve
inches long, very solid and crisp; retains its dark green color until near-
ly ripe. One of the best for small pickling if picked promptly.
JAPANESE CLIMBING — This novelty is entirely distinct from all
other cucumbers, climbing on poles, trellises, fences, etc., like a gourd.
The vines are vigorous and healthy, and produce large numbers of fine,
large smooth cucumbers of excellent quality. They are especially fine
Long Green for slicing. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^4 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 90c. Postpaid.
CHICORY
Postpaid
The roots dried, cut in thin slices, roasted, and ground are used largely as a
substitute for coffee. The leaves make an excellent salad for early spring, large
rooted or coffee. Per pkt., 10c; oz., 30; ^-Ib., 75c; 1 lb. ,$250.
CORN SALAD
Postpaid
CULTURE — iSow during August or early in September, in drills a quarter of an
Inch deep and six inches apart. If the weather is dry when the seed is sown, tread it
in slightly to insure germination. Keep down weeds with hoe. Just before winter
cover thinly with straw or leaves.
BROAD LEAVED — Used as a small salad throughout the winter and spring.
Sow thickly in drills, cover slightly first of autumn, and sprinkle with straw on the
approach of severe weather, or sow in a cold frame, covered in winter as may be
convenient — thus it is accessible, even when deep snow prevails. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
%-lb., 25c.
COLLARDS
Postpaid
CULTURE — Sow seed as for Cabbage in June, July and August for succession;
transplant when one month old in rows a foot apart each way and hoe often.
GEORGIA, SOUTHERN, or CREOLE — This is a variety so extensively used in the
large, loose, open head, or a mass of leaves on a tall stem. Freezing improves their
quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 25c.
CRESS OR PEPPER GRASS
Postpaid
Cress — Mastuerzo — Ojaertun — Kresse.
GARDEN CRESS or PEPPER GRASS — Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 20c; 1-lb., 75c.
Plant on rich soil, finely pulverized, in drills six or eight inches apart. To be used
as a salad before the flowers appear.
CELERY
One ounce will make about 2,500 plants.
Postpaid.
CULTURE — 'Sow the seed in a light, rich, dry border as early as the ground can
be worked, in drills eight -'r ten inches apart, and cover the seeds about a quarter of
an inch deep rolling or treading ‘them in if the ground be dry. When fairly out of
the seed leaf they may be transplanted to another bed, or they may be thinned out
in beds or trenches. The bed should be kept well weeded, and an occasional soaking
with water in dry weather will do the plants good. Early in June is the proper time
to set the plants out in beds or trenches. Press the soil firmly against the roots.
In the garden the better way is to set the plants in shallow trenches — we say shallow,
for it is obviously a bad plan to remove all the good soil (as must be dojje in a deep
trench) and put the plants in that which is poor. 'The plants may be set'1 in a single
row in a narrow trench, or the trench may be made into a bed wide enough to hold
two, three or four rows, and in that case the plants are in a compact form, to be
covered for the winter where they grow.
CARPENTER SEED COMPANY
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CHINESE CELERY — One of the choicest sorts known; crisp, tender and delicious.
For market and home use is unequalled; is a good keeper, and grown almost exclusively
by celery growers in Utah. Oz., 50c; XA lb., $1.90; 1 lb., $7.00.
CHINESE CELERY
WHITE PLUME — This celery is
valued because, naturally, the stalks
and portions of the inner leaves and
hearts are white; by simply tying
up the stalks and drawing up the
soil with the hoe, the work of
blanching is complete. It is orna-
mental, tender, crisp, and of good
flavor, and very early.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 75c; lb. $2.75
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING — The
plant is of beautiful appearance, of
close habit and compact growth and
straight, vigorous stalks. The ribs
are perfectly solid, crisp, brittle and
of delicate flavor, surpassed by no
other variety, while it has the de-
cided merit of being self-blanching
to a very remarkable degree. Our
stock of this variety is selected with
special care in France. It is the
strain for market gardeners, also
family garden.
PkL5c; oz., 20c; % -lbv 75c; lb., $2.75
GIANT PASCAL — This is a green-
leaved variety. It blanches very
quickly after earthing up, when it
is of a beautiful yellowish-white
color, very solid and crisp, and of
a nutty flavor, which cannot be
equaled by any other sort. The
stalks grow broad and thick, a
single plant making a large bunch.
Under high culture this variety will
give the best satisfaction. Pkt., 6c;
oz., 20c; % lb., 75c; 1 lb., $2.75.
CELERIAC OR TURNIP ROOTED
CELERY.
Grown for the edible root and
not for the greens. Start seed like
celery and transplant to garden.
Giant Smooth Prague. — Celeric
forms a good thick root, as much
as four inches in diameter, and
nearly globular. Makes a most de-
licious flavored salad. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
15c; %-lb., 50c; lb., $1.25.
EGG PLANT
Postpaid.
CULTURE — Egg Plant seed should be sown
in hot-beds in March or April and transferred to
pots or boxes when an inch or two high and plant-
ed out early in June in rows 2% feet apart each
way, cultivation same as for cabbage.
NEW YORK IMPROVED — The leading sort for
home and market. Plant is a vigorous grower.
Fruit large, fine and free from thorns and will pro-
duce until cut down by the frost. Skin is rich pur-
ple, flesh white and a fine flavor. We recommend
this highly. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; % -lb., $1.00.
ENDIVE
Postpaid.
WHITE CURLED — A very beautiful sort in which
the leaves are very light colored, even the outer
ones being nearly white. Plant moderately dense
with divided leaves which are a little coarser than
those of the Green Curled. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
%-lb., 35c; lb., $1.00.
KOHL-RABI
Postpaid.
CULTURE — Sow the seed in the spring in drills
three-fourths of an inch deep and 2 feet apart
and when the plants are a few inches high thin
to 12 inches. Cultivate same as beets.
New York Improved.
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THE BEST OF VARIETIES
KOHL-RABI
Postpaid
EARLY WHITE VIENNA — The earliest and best for forcing; very tender; excel-
lent for table use. Pkt. 5c; oz., 15c; %-lb., 50c.
KALE OR BARECOLE
CULTURE — More hardy than cabbage and makes excellent greens. Improved by a
touch of frost. Sow in May and June, cultivate same as cabbage.
HORSE RADISH
Postpaid.
Horseradish produces no seed, but is grown from pieces of the root.
CULTURE — Mark off rows two and one-half feet apart, in rich, moist, well-pre-
pared ground and set the pieces of root eighteen inches apart in the rows, vertically,
the small ends down. Cultivate until the tops cover the ground, when their shade
will keep down the weeds. Small roots, 30c per doz., $1.00 per 100, postpaid.
GARLIC
Postpaid.
Garlic is the most pungent of all the onion family. It is much used in the
South of Europe. The root or bulb is composed of many small bulbs called “cloves”
which are planted in the spring six to eight inches apart, and in August the tops will
die, when the bulbs are ready to gather. They
40c. Write for prices on larger lots.
LETTUCE
Postpaid
CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES.
One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.
CULTURE — Sow in the house or in frames
any time after March 10th; if put outdoors,
as early in the spring as ground can be work-
ed and at intervals of two weeks till June 1st.
Soil should be a rich, sandy loam with plenty
of humus. Rows to be 1% feet apart, plants
two inches apart in row after thinning. Two
ounces of seed will sow 150 feet of row, 4 to
5 pounds required per acre.
best in light, rich, soil. Bulbs, 1-lb.,
NEW YORK OR WONDERFUL
NEW YORK OR WONDERFUL — This is now the most popular of main crop head
lettuces. The heads are very large, wonderfully solid, crisp, tender, and free from
bitterness. The heads frequently weigh three pounds. They are very solid and of an
attractive light green color. It is a sure heading variety and stands a long time in
the field. If you want fine head lettuce, either for market or home use try New York.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ^4 -lb., 75c; 1-lb., $2.50.
EARLY PRIZE HEAD — It forms a mammoth head and remains tender and crisp
throughout the season; is prompt to head, but slow to seed; of superior flavor and very
hard. The leaves are very large, crimped, bright green tinged with brownish red on
edge. Pkt. 5c; oz., 20c; %-lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.25.
HANSON — The heads are of very large size, delicately sweet, tender and crisp
even to the outer leaves; heads weigh two and a half to three pounds and measure
about one and a third feet in diameter. Color, green outside and white within; free
from any bitter, unpleasant taste. Not recommended for forcing, but has few superiors
for family use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; %-lb., 50c ;* 1 lb., $1.25.
CURLED OR LOOSE LEAVED LETTUCES.
SIMPSON’S EARLY CURLED — One of the best early sorts for market or family
use. All the leaves tend to produce a large loose head. Leaves beautifully crimped,
dark green, very tender and crisp. Recommended for general cultivation. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c;
% -lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.25.
LEEK
CULTURE — Sow seed in early spring in rows 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep. When
6 inches high, transplant 4 to 6 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart, setting plants
in the ground up to their center leaves and as they grow draw the soil up around them.
LARGE AMERICAN FLAG — This leek, aside from being valuable for soups and
salads, when blanched, makes an excellent dish when sliced and cooked like green
peas. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^-lb., 50c;
CARPENTER SEED CG3IPANY
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MUSTARD
Postpaid.
Mustard is not only used as a condiment, but the green leaves are used as a salad
or cut and boiled like a spinach.
GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED — The large leaves, which often measure fourteen
inches are ready for use in about six weeks after sowing. (Plant will continue to yield
until frosty weather. Leaves are eaten, boiled like spinach. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4-lb„
25c; lb. 90c.
WHITE ENGLISH — Best for salads and medical purposes. Per oz., 5c; lb., 15c;
lb., 40c.
CANTALOUPE OR MUSKMELON
One ounce will plant about 60 hills. Three pounds per acre.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 25c; l-lb„ »0c. .Postpaid.
CULTURE — Muskmelons delight in moderately rich, warm, mellow loam. The
seed should be planted in the spring upon the arrival of settled warm weather. Plant
seeds 1 inch deep in hills, 4 to 6 feet apart each way, and as soon as the plants begin
to run, remove all but 4 of the most likely ones.
THE ROCKY FORD CANTALOUPE—
Most valuable introduction; has attained
in an incredible short time a national rep-
utation. It is the Netted Gem type, oval
in shape, averaging from four and one-
half to five inches in length, of a delicious
flavor, very fine and smoot'h-grained flesh
of a light green color throughout when
ripe, from the district in which it has been
for the ‘past several years so extensively
grown, Rocky Ford, Colorado.
EXTRA EARLY CITRON — A decided
acquisition among cantaloupes. Earlier
than any other; large, showy and of fine
flavor. A variety which for its early
maturity will be found profitable by all
market gardeners and desirable also in
the private garden till others come into
condition.
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK— By
careful selection and improvement
carried on for some years this strain has
been so developed that it produces
melons with all the good qualities of the well-known Hackensack melon, but at
least ten days earlier.
NETTED GEM — This has become one of the most popular of small or basket mel-
ons. The fruit is oval, slightly ribbed, densely covered with coarse netting. Flesh
thick, green, very sweet and highly flavored. We offer an exceptionally fine stock of
this sort.
GROUP OF MELONS.
MONTREAL MARKET — This fruit is nearly round, flattened at the ends and deep-
ly and very regularly ribbed; skin green, deeply netted; flesh remarkably thick, light
green, melting, and of a delicious flavor. They are very regular in shape and uni-
formly grown to a very large size. To all who desire to raise the handsomest melons
possible for exhibition, or extra large, fine melons for market, we highly recommend
these.
CASSABA — Long, oval-shaped; skin very thin and delicate; flesh extremely tender
rich and sweet, and flows copiously with a cool juice, which renders them very grateful.
BANANA. (Yellow Flesh) — A very curious melon; attains a length of eighteen
to twenty inches and a diameter of two to four inches. Looks and smells like a banana.
EMERALD GEM — Fruit small to medium sized; globular or slightly flattened at
the ends; only slightly netted and ribbed; skin deep green while young, becoming
tinged with yellow as the fruit matures; flesh deep salmon yellow, thick, ripening close
to the rind and exceedingly high flavored.
OSAGE or MILLER’S CREAM — A remarkably fine variety and very profitable
sort for market gardeners. It is of medium size, oval in form, dark green in color;
handsomely netted and slightly ribbed. The flesh is extremely and uniformly thick; of
firm texture; rich salmon in color.
BURRELLS GEM — Same shape as the Rocky Ford Cantaloupe, a trifle larger;
pink flesh. This new melon surpasses all others for its delicious flavor, and is a gen-
eral favorite.
WINTER CASABA — Improved Hybrid — Has a deep green color outside, deeply
ribbed. The flesh is creamy white, two to three inches in thickness. Size 8 to 12 lbs.
Requires 110 to 120 days to make. Should not be eaten until it becomes soft or mellow
after picking. Will stand shipping across the continent. Pkt. 5c; oz., 20c; 75c.
ROBINSON’S GOLD LINED CANTALOUPE — An improved strain of the Eden Gem
type. The shape is ideal, no ribs, heavily netted, thick-meated. The color is green with
gold margin. Highly recommended. Comes to us in sealed packages of 1 and 5 lbs.
Per pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^-lb., 50c; 1-lb., $1.50.
POLLOCK — 10-25 — This is a standard shipping Melon, also desirable for home and the
Market Garden. The flesh is a rich salmon two thirds of the debth. changing to green near the
rind. Very small seed cavity. Similiar to the Rocky Ford, but larger, and not quite as early.
HARTS OF GOLD, OR IMPROVED HOODOO — An oblong type, little larger than the Rocky Ford.
Orange color. A very choice type for Market growing.
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ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY
WATERMELON
Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lh., 25e; 1-lb., 80c. Postpaid.
CULTURE — The soil for Watermelons must be light, rich and sandy, for if grown
on a heavy soil the quality will be poor and they will not be so early. When there is
no more danger of frost, drop 8 to 10 seeds in a hill 8 to 10 feet apart each way, cover
about three-fourths inches deep. As soon as plants commence to run, thin out to 3 best
plants in a hill and cultivate until the vines cover the whole ground. If slow to fruit
pinch off the ends of the growing shoots. Ashes or air-slacked lime sifted on the
young plants while dew is on is good to keep the insects out. One ounce will plant
about 130 hills, and it takes 4 to 5 pounds to one acre. Ready for use in 60 to 90 days.
PHIJVNEY’S EARLY
light green. Flesh bright red; solid but tender and very
PHINNEY’S EARLY —
Flesh deep red, of very
superior quality; early
and productive; a very
valuable market variety.
COLE’S EARLY — Is
very early and will ma-
ture in every state.
Melons are of medium
size, nearly round in
shape; rind green
striped with light.
MOUNTAIN SWEET —
Fruit of large size and
oval shape; flesh scarlet
and quite solid; very
sweet and delicious;
best for general use.
ROCKY FORD — This
melon, as indicated by
its name, was originat-
ed at Rocky Ford, Colo-
rado. It is well known
to be the best shipping
melon grown, while its
flavor is far superior to
any other melon.
SWEET HEART— This
new melon is early;
large, handsome, heavy
and productive. The
shape is oval and color
mottled light to ver!y
sweet.
CUBAN QUEEN — Fruit large and solid; rind very thin and strong; ripens to the
very center; skin striped with dark and light green; flesh bright red, crisp and very
sugary. It is an excellent keeper and bears transit well.
SEMINOLE — A large and very productive melon; color usually gray, sometimes
a light green; flesh carmine, of good quality and flavor; green and gray melons on
same vine; good shipper.
GYPSY, or RATTLESNAKE — The largest of all the varieties of watermellons;
long, smooth, distinctly striped with light mottled and wavy, dark green, regular
stripes; flesh bright scarlet and very sugary; thin skinned, but bears carriage well,
which together with its large size, will make it an exceedingly popular late market
variety.
TOM WATSON — This is undoubtedly the largest and best watermelon grown,
being a long striped variety of splendid flavor and texture. Specimens of this water-
melon were exhibited at the Utah State Fair last fall, weighing 80 lbs. GIVE IT A
TRIAL.
KLECKLEY’S SWEET — This melon is of a splendid sort for home use or near
markets; vine vigorous and productive; fruit medium size; oval; color, dark mottled
green i.n two shades, forming indistinct stripes; flesh very bright, rich red and exceed-
ingly sweet. This variety is so crisp and tender that it will not stand shipping, the
fruit bursting open if subjected to even a slight jar or when the rind is penetrated with
a knife.
FLORIDA FAVORITE — A very large, long melon, mottled, dark green with stripes
of lighter shade; rind thin but firm; flesh very bright, deep red; very sweet, tender and
excellent. A very popular variety in the south.
CITRON — Grows uniformly round and smooth, striped and marbled with light
green; flesh white and solid; seeds red. This variety is not used for eating in the raw
state, but for preserves, pickles, etc.
CARPENTER SEED COMPANY
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KING AND QUEEN WINTER WATERMELON — Average weight 20-lbs.; the most
handsome and valuable melons in the world. It is very hardy, does well i.n any soil
which grows melons, never sets an imperfect specimen on its vine, ripens every melon
in less than 120 days; has not yet crossed with any other melon; has all within itself to
produce; its good qualities reflect its intelligence; it knows no higher source, and
refuses to associate with anything below it. It is mother and father of all melons.
This is why a lady at the Salt Lake fair gave it the name of King and Queen.
It is a prize taker anywhere. These melons have been shipped into this market as late
as December, and have sold at 5 cents per pound to the dining car service of the Rio
Grande Western. Ripens on the vine third week in August and does not change its
conditions for ninety days if not bruised. Shell is as hard as an egg and the melon
ripens to within one-eighth of an inch of the shell. Pkt. 5c; oz., 15c; ^-lb., 35c;
1-lb., $1.2.5.
ONIONS
Postpaid.
CULTURE — Soil for Onions should be rich in humus and
plant food. Fresh stable manure and barnyard litters are
entirely out of place on the Onion field. They are usually
loaded with weed seeds and will interfere very much with
tillage. Compost heaps will destroy the weed seeds and put
the manures in such condition that they will readily mix with
the soil. Manure from sheep sheds or pig pens applied with
a spreader before the ground is plowed in the Fall makes ex-
cellent fertilizer for Onions because it is usually comparatively
free from litter and foul seeds.
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS— A very excellent variety
of globular shape, reliability for bottoming and large yield
are both combined in this popular sort. It is grown exten-
sively for market, and very popular. It is a handsome onion,
quite thick, though of good size, with thin, yellow skin; flesh
white, fine-grained and mild and good keeper. Per pkt., 5c;
oz., 25c; *4 lb., $1.00; 1 lb., $3.75.
DANVERS YELLOW FLAT — Similar to the Yellow
Globe Danvers except in shape. Ripens very quick, is a sure
cropper and yields well. Of special value in localities where
the seasons are short. Will stand drought well and is used
to a large extent for growing onion sets. Per pkt., 5c; oz.,
25c; M lb., 90c; 1 lb., $3.00.
BROWN AUSTRALIAN — Is of medium size; wonderfully
hard and solid; the bulbs are most attractive for market, both
as to form and appearance. They ripen evenly and extremely
early; never showing any thick necks or scullions. The
color of the skin is of a pale reddish brown, distinct from
that of any other variety. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ^-lb., 90c; 1-lb.,
$3.00.
PRIZE-TAKER — This new variety is without exception
the largest and most handsome variety of onions ever grown.
It 'is the large, beautiful onion that is seen every fall on sale Prize-Taker Onions
at the fruit stores and stands in the large cities. The out-
side skin is rich yellow, straw color, while the flesh is white, sweet, mild and tender.
Per pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % lb., $1„CC; 1-lb. ,$3.00.
EARLY WHITE QUEEN — Succeeds well everywhere. The bulbs are small, flat
beautifully white and of excellent flavor; but the principal recommendation is the mar-
velous rapidity of its growth. An excellent sort for pickling onions. Per pkt., 5c;
oz., 25c; *4 -lb., 90c; 1-lb., $3.00.
WHITE PORTUGAL, or SILVER SKIN — A mild, pleasant flavored variety; the
thin skin a clear, silvery white of very handsome appearance; the bulbs grow to a good
size, ripening early and quite evenly. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ^-lb., 90; 1-lb., $3.00.
MAMMOTH SILVER KING — This new onio.n grows to a most remarkable size.
The skin is a beautiful silvery white; the flesh is snowy white and of a particularly
mild and pleasant flavor. Per pkt. 5c; oz., 25c; ^4 -lb., 90; 1-lb., $3.00.
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD — This is the standard red variety and a favorite
onion in the east, where immense crops are grown for shipment. Bulb large, somewhat
flattened, oval-shaped; skin deep purple red; flesh purplish white, moderately fine
grained and rather strong flavored. Very productive; the best keeper and one of the
most popular for general cultivation. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; }4Tb., 90c; 1-lb., $2.50.
Yellow Globe
Danvers Onions
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95 PER CENT PURE
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE— This most excellent medium early or main crop red
variety produces bulbs of medium to large size, ideally globe shaped, with very
smooth, glossy surface, very small neck and remarkably beautiful deep purplish red
color. The flesh is white, tinged with light purple, mild, very fine grained and tender.
The variety is extensively grown for home use as well as the market. It is one of the
best keepers and is well adapted for shipping. Pkt., 6c; oz., 15c; %-lb., 50c; 1-lb., $1.90.
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE — Yield abundantly, producing handsome and uni-
formly globe-shaped bulbs. The flesh is firm, fine grained and of fine flavor. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; 1-lb., $1.50.
LARGE SPANISH ONIONS
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; y4-lb., 90c; lb., $3.00.
Postpaid.
SWEET SPANISH GENUINE VELENCIA TYPE— This Large
Mild, extremely productive Globe Shaped onion has become a
great favorite in Utah and Salt Lake County during the past two
or three years on account of the excellent market and large yield
per acre. One Provo farmer measured one square rod in his patch,
harvested the onions and they weighed 400 lbs. One half acre
netted him $500.00 at $1.50 per 100 lbs. Pkt., 10c; oz., 70c;
%-lb., $2.25; 1 lb., $8.00.
GIANT GIBRALTAR — Large brownish yellow, some-
what flattened on under side; often weighing four pounds.
Is a good keeper and is known to be adapted to climatic
conditions of Utah. They have been grown here for the
past five years and have produced as high as 1,900 bushels
per acre, and as sweet and tender as an apple.
MAMMOTH SILVER KING — The Earliest Giant White
Onion — The skin is a beautiful, silvery white. The flesh
is sweet. Mammoth Silver King onions is from 5 to 7% inches. Giant Gibraltar Onions
AILS A CRAIG — Large, light yellow, globe. Average weight of 600 onions from
one row (not selected) 2% lbs. Extra selected 3 lbs., 9 oz. Probably the largest and
heaviest cropping onion.
DENI A OR MAMMOTH PRIZETAKER — The Handsomest, Largest Yellow Globe
Onion — A good keeper, of finest flavor, handsome shape and enormous size, many
single onions having "been raised to weigh five pounds or over from seed the first
year. The Prizetaker grows always to a perfect globe shape with a bright straw-
colored skin.
PICKLING — EXTRA EARLY BARLETTA — It is fully two or three weeks earlier
than the Early White Queen, which heretofore has been the earliest variety in cultiva-
tion. They are of a pure, paper- white color, very mild and delicate in flavor; from
one inch to one and one-half inches in diameter and three-fourths of an inch in
thickness. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ^-lb., 90c; 1-lb., $3.00.
ONIONS SETS. NOT POSTPAID. See
Page 38 for Postage Rates.
Prices given are subject to market
fluctuations. When you want large
quantities ask for market prices. Thir-
ty-two pounds constitute a bushel.
One quart will set 75 to 100 feet of
row, depending upon the size of the
sets.
Per quart, 15c; bushel, $4.00.
RED BOTTOM — Produced by sowing
thickly the seed of the Large Red
Wethersfield variety and thinning out.
They mature under this method when
about half an inch through. They are
then used precisely as top onions are,
set them out in the spring instead of
sowing the seed.
YELLOW BOTTOM — Identical with
the preceding, except in color. They
are used in the same manner and are
produced from the black seed of the
Yellow Danvers variety.
WHITE BOTTOM — The seed of the
White Silver Skin or White Portugal
varieties is used to produce the white
sets. They do not keep as well as the
red or yellow, but produce beautiful
white onions early in the season.
In bushel lots add 50c per bushel for
postage.
WHITE BARLETTA.
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PARSLEY
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. Postpaid.
CULTURE — Soak the seeds a few hours in luke-warm water, and sow early in
the spring- until the middle of July, in drills one foot apart. Thin out the plants to
four inches. To preserve in winter transplant to a light cellar or cold frame.
NEW EMERALD — The plants are of dwarf, compact growth, while the leaves are of
a handsome bright-green coloring, very finely crimped and curled, of most ornamental
appearance. One of the finest for garnishing or flavoring. Commands the highest
price in Denver markets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 -lb., 30c.
CHAMPION MOSS, or TRIPLE CURLED — The leaves are finely cut and curled and
of a dark-green color. Extra fine for garnishing and culinary purposes. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; 14-lb. , 20c.
PEAS— EARLY
Not Postpaid. See page 38 for Postage Rates.
i/4 lb., 10c; 1/2 lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.25; 10 lbs., $2.25. Postage Extra.
ALASKA — A variety of remarkable ear-
liness and hardiness. It is a good yielder
and produces pods of good size and dark,
round smooth peas of splendid flavor,
green in color, pods are well filled;
height one foot; the color of the dried
pea is green; it ripens very evenly, so that
one picking will nearly clean off the
crop
AMERICAN WONDER — This pea is a
hybrid of fixed habit, between the Cham-
pion of England and the Little Gem; it
possesses the merits of both, with some
additional claims to notice. The vine
grows eight to ten inches high, and Is very
prolific in pods of striking form and size.
In maturity it is among the first earliest,
ripening in about fifty days from germlaa-
tion. It is among the first early of the
green wrinkled sorts. Its habit is so
dwarf that it can be very successfully
grown under glass.
NOTT’S EXCELSIOR — Robust and vig-
orous in growth, inclined to throw out lat-
terals from the base of the stock, produc-
ing in profusion long, handsome pods
closely packed with large peas of fine
flavor. An improvement on American
Wonder, being more vigorous and prolific
with larger pods, more peas than either
the Wonder or Premium Gem. A decided
acquisition and sure to be very popular
when generally known; height, 12 inches.
LITTLE GEM — A very desirable early-
dwarf, green wrinkled variety; very
popular and more prolific than the Little
Gem .
GRADUS — The most attractive novelty
of recent years; large, handsome pods re-
sembling Telephone in size and shape,
well filled with large peas, ripening with
the earliest; is certain to be eagerly
sought. Ripening very quickly, the pods
must be picked as soon as fit for the
table. Habit vigorous, very quick to
germinate and push to maturity; foliage
large, pale green in color; pods long, straight, slightly rounded at the point. Seed
EVERBEARING PEAS
FIRST AND BEST— One of the earliest
smooth peas known; very desirable for
market gardeners. It matures for table
forty-five days from germination.
large, wrinkled, cream color.
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ORDER NOW WHILE STOCKS ARE COMPLETE
PEAS — MEDIU31 AND LATE.
EVER REARING — -The vines attain a height of
from eighteen inches to two feet; foliage large; the
pods will average four inches in length, each pod
producing six to eight wrinkled peas. The peas are
very large, being half an inch and over in diameter,
and in quality unsurpassed. For a continuance in
bearing this variety is unexcelled,
STRATEGEM — Seeds green; wrinkled; middle
crop; one of the best peas ever sent out; grows a
vigorous and showy vine, of branching habit; heavily
laden with immense pods containing ten to twelve
peas of large size; a marvelous cropper and incom-
parable eating pea; height, one and one-half feet.
TELEPHONE — This new variety is one of the
finest Dwarf wrinkled, Dwarf vine- variety yet introduc-
ed. It is immensely productive, of the finest quality
and of excellent sugary flavor; vine very strong,
averaging eighteen to twenty pods per stalk; the
pods are of large size and closely packed with six or
seven large, delicious peas, height, about two feet.
CHAMPION OF ENGLAND- — A variety possessing
merit of high order. Superior to the common Marrow-
fat, which it resembles in strength of vine and gener-
al habit, wrinkled and very sugary; requires sticking;
ripens for table use seventy days after germination.
DWARF GRAY SUGAR, Edible Pods— This is the
most desirable of all edible pod peas. It is a new
variety, growing only 1 foot high, and is remark-
able for its prolific character. The seeds are large,
shriveled and indented, of a <lark brown color. The
pods are flat and crooked; and contain five or six
peas. A very desirable acquisition.
SEED POTATOES
Write for Prices.
EARLY OHIO
IRISH COBBLER — Irish Cobbler
has been for some years the
most famous early potato in the
East. In the potato sections of
Maine it has been more largely
grown than all other earlies and
has been shipped from there in
large quantities to supply trudk-
ers of New Jersey and Virginia
and other Atlantic coast states.
From these its popularity has ex-
tended throughout the whole of
the United States.
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IMPROVED EARLY OHIO — Early Ohio is without doubt the most popular early
potato in the country. We have more calls for it always than for any other early.
Every one knows what it is, and knows that it oan be relied on for an early market
variety in almost every locality. A large percentage of the so-called Ohios throughout
the country, however, are badly mixed and are run out. The worst of it is many farmers
do not seem to know that their seed is mixed. It is even very common to find potatoes
entered for exhibition at the fairs in the fall >as Early Ohios that are all mixed up with
Early Rose or some other variety with smooth skin and pointed ends. A typical Early
Ohio should have blunt rounded ends, with the cluster of eyes at the seed end right out
flush with the surface.
PARSNIP
Postpaid.
CULTURE — They do best in deep rich soil, but will make
good roots on any soil which is deep and mellow and moder-
ately rich. As the seed is slow to germinate, it should be
sown as early as possible; cover one-half inch deep, and press
the soil firmly over the seed; give frequent cultivation, and
thin the plants 6 to 8 to the foot. As they are improved by
frost, a part of the crop should be left in the ground for
spring use. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill, 5 pounds to
an acre.
HOLLOW CROWN IMPROVED — The best for table use.
Roots comparatively short, white and smooth, fine grained
and excellent. A heavy cropper. Pkt., 5c; oz„ 10c; %-lb.,
30c; 1-lb., 90c.
PUMPKIN
Postpaid.
The value and utility of this crop is not as generally ap-
preciated as it should be. There is no crop that responds as
well to poor soil or to new ground. Plant in hills 6 feet
apart. One oz. to 30 hills, 3 to 4 pounds to the acre.
PARSNIP
CASH AW. or CROOKNEOK — A French variety liked by many. Has yellow flesh,
solid and s-weet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 25c; 1-lb., 90c.
KING OF MAMMOTH — The flesh and skin of a bright golden yellow color. Fles J
fine grained, and of excellent quality. Notwithstanding its enormous size, it is one of
the very best pie pumpkins ever grown and a splendid keeper. This enormous varietT
has been known to weigh over 200 pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1,4-lb., 30c: 1-lb., $1.00.
LARGE CONNECTICUT YELLOW FIELD— (Yankee Cow Pumpkin.) The standard
field pumpkin. No farmer should fail to plant some every year with corn; a sure crop-
per, a good keeper, and very prolific — the best for stock, also good for pies. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 10c; 14-lb., 20c; 1-lb., 60c.
PEPPERS
Postpaid.
CULTURE — Sow in hotbeds in March, and when the soil has become warm, set in
rows two feet apart and eighteen inches in the rows, hoe frequently and keep down
all weeds. The plants may also be forwarded in pots.
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THE MOST EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF SEEDS
CHINESE GIANT — A very large pepper, of the Bull Mose type, often growing to
five inches in diameter. This is the variety grown so extensively in frostless sections
for the winter trade, when the grower gets as much as 20c per lb., for the green
pepper. One grower claims that his returns from five acres was $4,500.00 Pkt., 5c;
oz., 40c; %-lb., $1.50.
GOLDEN DAWN — Plants quite dwarf but
very prolific. Fruit medium to large in size
of inverted bell shape, rich, golden yellow
color, with very thick, sweet, mild-bavored
flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; %-lb., 75c.
RUBY KING — An improved American varie-
ty reaching the largest size, often four to
six inches in length, yet retaining the same
symmetrical shape of the smaller sorts. It
is very bright colored, and the flesh is beau-
tiful, sweet and mild-flavored. One of the
best for stuffed pickles. Pkt. '5c; oz., 25c;
%-1-b., 75c.
LARGE BELL, or BULL NOSE — An old
standard variety. It is early, bright red in
color at maturity, entirely mild, of large size
and has thick flesh. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, *4 -lb. 75c.
SWEET MOUNTAIN— Somewhat larger and
milder than the Bull Nose. Its color is green
turning red; very productive. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
25c; lb., 75c.
RED CHILI — A late variety, used in the
manufacture of pepper sauce. The bright
rich pods are about two inches long, one-
third to one-half inch in diameter at base
tapering. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; %-lb., 75c.
LONG RED CAYENNE — A rather late sort, having a slim pointed pod about four
inches long and when ripe, of a bright red color. Extremely strong and pungent flesh.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ^-Ib., 75c.
SALISFY OR OYSTER PLANT
Postpaid
CULTURE — Sow the seed in the spring in drills one foot apart and one inch deep,
thinning out plants to four inches. It succeeds best in light, well-enriched soil. One
ounce of seed for 50 feet of drill.
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND — This new salsify recently introduced from the
Sandwich Islands, grows fully double the size of the common variety, and is superior
in quality. It is pure white in color, and is invaluable to market gardeners. Per
pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^-lb., 45c; lb., $1.00.
OKRA
Postpaid
One ounce will plant 100 hills.
CULTURE — Sow late in the spring, after the ground has become warm, in drills
3 feet apart, and, when plants are 3 inches high, thin out from 10 to 12 inches. They
should be well manured. The young green seed pods of this plant are used in soups
or stewed, and served like asparagus. The young pods can also be dried for winter use.
DWARF — Prolific, early, long podded and productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 20c;
lb., 75c.
TALL — Hight, 5 feet. Plant in rows of 3 feet, and let two plants stand to the foot.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 -lb., 20c; 1-lb., 75c.
RADISH
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill.
Pkt., 5c; oz-, 10c; %-lb., 25c; 1-lb., 75e. Postpaid.
CULTURE — Do best in sandy loam of good fertility. The seed should be sown
just as early in the spring as possible in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. Radishes must
be given sufficient room to enable them to develop to full size without any check. It
is, therefore, of great importance that they be thinned as often as necessary. The
small round varieties should be from 1 to iy2 inches apart and the long ones 2 to 3
inches apart.
EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP — Grows six to seven inches long, half out
of the ground; is very brittle and crisp, and of quick growth; color, bright scarlet;
small top; tapers regularly to the root and is uniformly straight and smooth.
WHITE STRASBURG — The most valuable summer radish in cultivation; flesh pure
snow-white, tender and of a pleasant, pungent taste, without being strong.
RUBY KING.
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WHITE-TIPPED SCARLET — A handsome very bright scarlet on
top and shading to white on bottom; crisp and fine and very popular
with Denver market gardeners; used more generally than any other
kind.
EARLY' SCARLET TURNIP — A small, round, turnip-shaped,
with small top, and of very quick growth.
FRENCH BREAKFAST— A medium-sized radish, olive-
shaped, small top, of quick growth, very crisp and tender, of a
beautiful scarlet color.
NEW “ICICLE” — Entirely distinct, long, slender, pure white; very
early; much the earliest and finest long white. It is ready for use
earlier than the Long Scarlet. Short Top, with less foliage, rendering
it most desirable for forcing. Roots pure snowy white, four inches
in length and half an inch in diameter; they retain their crispness and fresh, mild flavor until
fully six inches long and an inch in diameter.
WINTER CHINA ROSE — Roots cylindrical, or largest at the bottom, tapering ab-
ruptly to a small top; skin very smooth,, and of a bright rose color; flesh as solid as
an apple; very good keeper.
WINTER BLACK ROUND SPANISH — One of the latest, as well as the hardiest of
radishes, and is considered an excellent sort for winter use; roots turnip-shaped; very
large size and firm texture.
SPARKLER RADISH — A favorite for the Market Gardener. Color Scarlet and White.
Extremely quick to mature, being ready for the table in twenty days from planting. Skin very
smooth. Attains a good size without getting pithy.
MIXED RADISHES — All kinds mixed together. Very desirable for planting, being early,
medium and late varieties gives you fresh radishes continuously during the entire season.
RHUBARB OR PIE PLANT
Postpaid
CULTURE — Sow the seed in cold frame in the spring and as soon as the plants are
large enough to transplant in rows 1 foot apart each way and cultivate. The follow-
ing spring, plant out in rows 5 feet apart each way and each spring work into the soil
a liberal supply of decomposed stable manure. Rhubarb roots are set out and cultivat-
ed as the above and this method gives edible rhubarb in a very short time.
LINAEUS — Early, large and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^4-lb., 45c; lb., $1.25.
VICTORIA — Very large. Later than Linaeus. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^-lb., 45c; lb., $1.25.
SWISS CHARD
VALUABLE FOR POULTRY
The new Swiss Chard, or Spinach Beet. The plant grows from two to two and
one-half feet in height. The stalks are thick, broad and delicious when cooked and
served in the same manner as asparagus. The Lucullus has large, pointed, crumpled
leaves, which when cooked and served in the same manner as spinach are tender and
fine flavored. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %- lb., 25c.
SQUASH
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 35c; lb., 90c. Postpaid.
CULTURE — Plant when danger of frosh is past and the ground has become warm.
For bush varieties the hills may be five feet apart but allow six to eight feet for trail-
ing varieties. Plant 6 or 8 seeds to the hill and thin to three plants when they
begin to vine.
WHITE BUSH SCALLOP — Earlier than any other summer variety. The skin is
white and tender when ready for use, dwarf in habit and very productive.
MAMMOTH SUMMER CROOKNECK — It is the best summer squash, and for these
reasons: It is twice as large as the ordinary Summer Crookneck, far more warty and
several days earlier. This combination of earliriess, large size and wartiness, which
adds so much to its attractiveness, makes it altogether the most desirable squash for
HUBBARD' — The best table squash yet known,
god specimens being about equal to the sweet
potato. It has a hard shell, and with some care
will keep three months later than the Marrows;
flesh fine grained, dry and of excellent flavor.
CHICAGO WARTED HUBBARD — Improved
and selected strain of the Hubbard Squash. Very
popular in the vicinity of Chicago. The flesh is
light orange; outer skin very dark green in
color; very fine grained, solid and very sweet.
For table use it is considered best of all.
SIBLEY’S — One of the best shippers, owing to
the hardness of the shell. Flesh is solid and
thick, a bright orange color and of choice quali-
ty. Flavor rich and sweet, and it ripens very
early.
MAMMOTH CHILI — Although not new, we desire to call the especial attention of
all who want “mammoth squashes,” to this variety. Size enormous, often weighing 300
pounds; very profitable for stock feeding, especially when root crops are not grown
extensively; remarkably productive.
GOLDEN HUBBARD — This is a very distinct sort of the shape and general char-
acter of the Hubbard, but a little smaller; earlier to mature and of rich orange red
color, instead of the dark olive green of the old Hubbard, while the flesh is a little
deeper colored and fully as good quality.
the market or private garden.
HABBARD.
French Breakfast.
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WRITE FOR PRICES ON LARGE AMOUNTS
DELICIOUS — All agree that Delicious is the finest flavored of all squashes. Grows
to weigh 5 to 10 pounds, and is in its prime from early fall to mid-winter. Color a
green shade with some blue specimens. In thickness of flesh it surpasses nearly every
other variety. Cooks very dry and mealy, equal in quality to any sweet potato. By
all means try Gregory’s Delicious. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^4-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.
Postpaid.
BANANA SQUASH — This is not a new variety, but is considered one of the best
winter varieties for home use, also excellent for feeding stock. Color and shape sim-
ilar to banana, from whence it derives its name. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %- l'b., 30c; lb., $1.00.
Postpaid.
UTAH MAMMOTH FIELD — One of the largest Squashes grown. Single speci-
mens weighing 175 pounds. An immense yielder and very profitable for feed. Matures
•early and should be extensively planted. Pkt. 5c; %-lb., 15c; 1-lb., 50c.
SPINACH
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. Ten to twelve pounds for one acre.
Pkt., 5c; ox., 10c; %-lb., 20c; 1-lb., 50c. Postpaid.
CULTURE — For early spring use, sow seed in August in very fertile soil rich in
humus. Upon approach of cold weather, cover the plants with 3 inches of straw. In
the spring, when dry, remove the litter and the plants will be ready for use in a short
time. Sow the seed 1 inch deep in rows a foot apart. For a succession, sow again
early in the spring and every two weeks thereafter. Keep surface soil cultivated
lightly.
LONG STANDING — An improved strain of excellent merit, having all the good
qualities of the ordinary sorts; what renders it especially desirable is the fact that it
is much later in going to seed than; any other variety. This valuable quality will be
appreciated.
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY — The variety most generally used in the East and especial-
ly throughout the South for shipping. Leaves large, round and thick, very much
savoyed and rich deep green. One of the earliest varieties. Seed round.
KING OF DENMARK— A new and very popular variety. About as early as any and
remaining in good condition from a week to two weeks after other varieties have gone to seed.
The leaves are thick, stand well after cutting, and of a good quality.
TOBACCO
HAVANA — Pure Cuban grown seed. When grown in this country commands a
high price as cigar stock. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 -lb., 75c.
MISSOURI BROAD LEAF — A well known standard sort, valuable for cigar wrap-
pers. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 75c.
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF — Best adapted to the climate of the middle and north-
ern states, as it is more hardy, and endures the cold better than the tender varieties
grown south. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 14-lb., 75c.
TOMATO
Postpaid.
CULTURE — It is easy to grow tomatoes but as they require a long season it is
best to start the plants in a green-house, hot bed or in the house. A cigar box kept
in a sunny kitchen window will do. Sow the seed one-eighth to a quarter of an inch
■deep and keep the soil moist. As soon as the seedlings make a second pair of leaves
transplant to another box or flat, keeping the plants four inches apart. When all
•danger of frost is over set the plants out in the garden.
NEW STONE — We call this king of
the Livingstone kinds, which are the
best types of large, smooth, solid
“beefy” tomatoes; ripening evenly to
the stem wTthout a crack; exceedingly
solid and firm-fleshed (as its name in-
dicates); is an excellent shipper; quali-
ty the very best. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; %-
lb., 75c; 1 lb., $2.75.
BONNY BEST — An early scarlet-
fruited tomato which has proven a
success all over the country. It is
smooth, very even in size, very solid
and also very prolific. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c;
% l'b.. 75c; 1 lb., $2.75.
“JOHN BAER” TOMATO — An early
variety very much resembling Chalk
Jewel but said to be two weeks earlier.
Yields wonderful crops free from
blight and rot. Bright red, and good
flavor. Give them a trial. Per Pkt.,
5c; oz., 20e; %-lb.. 75c; lb., $2.75.
GREATER BALTIMORE — This great
tomato is well named. The color is a
rich, cardinal red. The skin is so
tough that it is a splendid shipper and
keeper and is less liable to crack in
wet weather than any other large
tomato. Unsurpassed for market or
for table use. 'The plant is a strong
grower, and is very productive, bear-
ing with undiminished vigor until
frost. The fruit is free from core,, and
the seed spaces are comparatively
small. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ^4-lb., 75c! lb.,
$2.75.
JOHN BAER
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CHALK’S JEWEL — 'Vines vigorous, very productive, smooth, uniform in size and
color, free from rot or cracking. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; *4-l'b., 75c; 1-lb., $2.25.
EARLIANA TOMATO — This is the second season that we have made comparative
tests of all early tomatoes, and are pleased to report that the Earliana variety, origin-
al -Sparks stock, produces fruit earlier than any other variey. The quality is good, of
large, uniform size, red color. Is very solid. Every gardener will make good profit on
early tomatoes when raising Earliana. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ^-lb., 50c; 1-lb., $1.90.
JUNE PINK TOMATO — This new tomato resembles Spark’s Earliana except in
color, which is a fine -pink color. It is the earliest pink Tomato grown, and is from
1% to 3 inches in diameter. The vines are very robust, almost blight-proof,, and very
heavy bearers, being the first on the market and lasts till frost. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 1/4-
lb., 50c.
YELLOW PLUM — Color, bright yellow; excellent for preserving. Per pkt., 5c
*4-oz„ 15c; oz., 25c; %-lb., 75c.
RED PLUM — Same as above, except color. Pkt., 5c; i^-oz., 15c; oz., 25c; 14-lb., 75c.
RED CHERRY — A small, early variety; size and shape of a cherry. Pkt., 5c; %-oz.,
15c; oz., 25c; ^i-lb., 75c.
HUSK TOMATO, or GROUND CHERRY — This is much liked by many for preserves
and for eating from the hand; it makes also, good pies, and is very fine dried in sugar.
Pkt., 5c; ^-oz„ 15c; oz., 25c; 75c.
VINE PEACH
The vine on which they are borne is somewhat similar to the muskmelo.n vine,
and requires the same cultivation. The fruit is about the size of a large peach, oval-
shaped, and of bright orange yellow color, somewhat russeted. For sweet pickles,
pies or preserving they are superb. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %-lb., 50c; postpaid.
TURNIPS
One ounce will sow 100 to 150 feet of drill; 1 to lVz pounds will sow an acre.
CULTURE — 'Turnips do best in highly enriched light sandy or gravelly soil; com-
mence sowing the earliest varieties in April in drills from 12 to 15 inches apart, and
thin out early to six or nine inches in rows. For a succession sow at intervals of a
fortnight until the last week in July, from which time until the end of August sowing
may be made for the fall and main crop. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; one
and one-half pounds to the acre.
There is usually plenty of room in the garden during the fall months. Utilize this
space by sowing Turnips. They are very easily stored and a nice supply of Turnips
in the cellar or in a pit will help out mightily on the winter food bill.
Turnips also make excellent stock feed for fall and winter use. They are much liked
by all stock and the feeding of turnips or rutabagas keeps them in good condition.
We earnestly recommend farmers to sow turnips and rutabegas for this purpose. We
know it is profitable.
STRAP LEAF.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 -lb., 25c; 1-lb., 90c.
Postpaid.
EARLY SNOWBALL — Is medium sized, pure
white and early, of excellent quality. In our mar-
ket it is much admired.
EARLY WHITE EGG — A quick-growing, egg-shaped,
perfectly smooth, pure white variety, growing half out of
the ground, with small top and) rough leaves. Its smooth,
white skin and quick growth make it particularly adapted
for market purposes. The flesh is very sweet, firm and
mild, never having the rank, strong taste of some varie-
ties.
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN — The earliest" in cultivation. The bulb is
very flat, of medium size, quite smooth, with bright purple top; leaves few, short and
light of color, growing very compact, and making an exceedingly small and neat top.
The pure white flesh is of the choicest quality, hard, solid and fine-grainel. It is an
excellent keeper. Oz., 10c; ^-lb., 35c; 1-lb., $1.00.
PURPLE TOP (Strap Leaved) — The standard of this part of the country. Superior
for early or late planting. Round, flat, good sized, small top with but few leaves; flesh
very fine grained; flavor good. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^-lb., 25c; lb., 90c.
AMBER GLOBE (Strap Leaved) — One of the best varieties, either fori table use or
for field crop for stock. Flesh yellow, fine-grained, and sweet; color of skin yellow
with green top. Hardy, keeps well, a good cropper, and grows to a very large size.
GOLDEN BALL — Undoubtedly among the most delicate and sweetest yellow-fleshed
turnips yet introduced. Not of large size, but firm, hard and one of most excellent
flavor. Keeps well, and is superior in its table qualities. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^4-lb., 25c;
lb., 90c.
PURPLE-TOP YELLOW RUTABAGA — The best variety of Swedish turnip in culti-
vation. Hardy and productive; flesh yellow, of solid texture, sweet and well flavored;
shape slightly oblong; terminates abruptly with no side or bottom roots; color deep
green, with little or no neck.
ROOTS — Postpaid.
Asparagus — -Strong plants. 25c for 10; $1.00 for 100.
Horse Radish — 30c dozen; $1.00 for 100.
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VEGETABLE PLANTS
Not Postpaid. See page 38 for Postage Rates.
We make a specialty of them.
Packed ready for shipment by express or mail. Weight, 1 Do-z., 1 lb. ; iOO, 3 lbs.
EARLY CABBAGE — Wakefield and Winningstadt, (ready April 15th.) 75c per 100;
$5.00 for 1,000.
LATE CABBAGE — Leading varieties (ready June 1st). 75c for 100; $5.00 for 1,000.
CAULIFLOWER — Danish Snowball (ready April 15). $1.50 for 100; $10.00 for 1,000.
TOMATOES— Prom seed bed; leading varieties (ready May 1). 60c for 100; $4.00 for 1.000.
PEPPERS — Leading varieties (ready May 15). $1.00 for 100.
EGG PLANT — Transplanted (ready May 15). $2.00 for 100.
CELERY — Leading varieties (ready June 15). 75c for 100; $5.00 for 1,000.
SWEET HERBS
Postpaid.
CARAWAY (Carum — Carvi) — 'Chiefly cultivated for the seed, which is used in con-
fectionery and medicine. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^-Ib., 35c.
CATNIP, or CATMINT (Nepeta Cataria) — Used as a medicinal herb, and also in be-
feeding. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c.
CORIANDER (Cor land ruin Sativum) — Cultivated for garnish-
ing but more frequently for its seeds, which are used by con-
fectioners. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %-lb., 40c.
DILL (Anethum Gravelons) — The seeds have an aromatic odor
and warm, pungent taste; they are used as a condiment, and also
for pickling with cucumbers. Pkt. 5c; oz., 10c; ^4-lb., 30c.
FENNEL, SWEET (Anethum Foeniculum) — The leaves, boiled
enter into many fish sauces, and green, form a beautiful ornament.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^-lb., 40c.
HOARHOUND (Marrubium Vulgare— The leaves are used for
seasoning and also in the manufacture of the popular cough reme-
dy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c.
LAVENDER (Lavendula Spica) — It is cultivated for its frag-
rant flowers, which are used for distilling lavendar water. Leaves
and flowers are aromatic. Gather the flowers before they begin
to fade. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ^-lb., 75c.
MAJORAM, SWEET (Origanum Majoraim) — Used for season-
ing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^4-lb., 40c.
ROSEMARY (Rosemarinus Officinalis) — A native of the south
of Europe. It is used in many diseases quite successfully, among
which are chlorosis and nervous headache. The tops only are used
as medicine. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; 14-lb., $1.00.
SAFFRON — Pick the flowers, and dry, for their medicinal qualities. An annual.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c.
SAGE (Salvia Officinalis) — The most extensively used of all herbs for seasoning
and dressing. Tea made from the leaves is an excellent sudorific. Perennial. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 50c.
SUMMER SAVORY (Saturcia Hortensis) — The leaves and flowers are used exten-
sively for flavoring, particularly in soups and dressing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^-lb., 25c.
THYME, FRENCH (Thymus Vulgaris) — The leaves and young shoots are used for
seasoning; a tea is also made for nervous headache. Pkt., -5c; oz., 40c.
WORMWOOD (Artemisa Absiathium) — Used medicinally, and is beneficial for poul-
try; should be planted in poultry yards. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c’.
SAGE.
FLOWER SEEDS
ALL FLOWER SEEDS SENT PREPAID ON RECEIPT OF PRICE.
The term “annual” is given to those plants which grow, flower, seed and die within
the same year.
,cBiennials” are those plants which do not generally flower until the second season
and after blooming, die.
“Perennials” are those that do not generally flower until the second year, but con-
tinue to bloom for years and may be propigated by a division of the roots.
To have a beautiful flower garden, one must take pleasure in working and caring
for the plants when young. It has ceased to be a necessity to keep such large stocks
of bedding and -other tender plants under glass through the winter thereby saving the
expense of glass, fuel, labor, etc. We are enabled to send out the highest results of
carefully selected seed, in neat paper packets, from which the amateur will derive his
plants by means so simple as to be within the reach of everyone.
Nothing is more beautiful than the old-time and natural flowers. Do not cast aside
the Single Petunias, Hollyhocks, Fox-gloves, Forget-Me-Nots and the old-time Phlox
and Sweet William, for nothing is handsomer than the old-fiashioned flowers. Were we
to assist nature more, rather than try to create monstrosities, our gardens would look
by far more beautiful and natural.
The general rules for sowing Flower' Seeds, as well as any other seeds, is to sow
them at the proper depth; and the depth at which they are sown should in every in-
stance be governed by the size of the seed itself. As the sprouts of small seeds are
naturally small, if sown as deep as large seeds, they will be either unusually long in
starting or more likely perish in the ground after sprouting, for want of sufficient
strength in the young sprouts to force a passage through the soil. Very small seeds,
such as Portulaca, Campanula, Digitalis, etc., should be merely sprinkled on the sur
face of the ground after making it quite smooth with the back of a spade, and barely
covered with finely sifted, light mellow soil, and afterward protected from the scorch-
ing sun and heavy rains by a cloth mat or some green branches stuck around it.
Another object to be considered is the soil into which the flower seeds are to be
sown. The soil best adapted for flowering plants generally is a light, friable loam, con-
taining a sufficient amount of sand to render it porous. A great many varieties will
live in almost any kind of soil, except it be extremely dry, calcareous, or of a stiff
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heavy character; still to give them a fair chance for development, some little pains
should be taken in adding to the soil as much as possible, what may be wanting in it
Deep digging and enriching with thoroughly decayed manure is the least that should
be done. If the weather, after sowing, should be dry, it will be necessary to water the
places where the seeds are sown with a fine rose watering pot, regularly, but slightly
every evening, as it is essential that the seeds during their process of germination
should be kept constantly moist. From a neglect or oversight of this arise most of the
failures. As the process of germination is often slow, the patience is sorely tried
We can assure our customers that there is no better flower seeds offered by any seed
house in America.
ADONIS — Plants with fine and graceful foliage, and brilliant scarlet flowers, re-
maining a long time in bloom; grows well in the shade, or under trees; height one
foot; hardy annual. Adonis aestivalis, pkt., 5c.
ALYSSUM, SWEET— A favorite flower for bouquets; white, very fragrant, and pro-
ducing a succession of bloom through the summer and until after severe frosts; always
wanted when a bouquet is to be made; one foot; hardy annual. Fkt., 5c
Alyssum, Martimuni — Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c.
Alyssum, Dwarf or Little Gem — Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c.
ACROCLINIUM (Everlasting) — The Acroclinium is one of the most beautiful of
everlasting flowers; it is of strong growth, and bears a great number of pink and white
Daisy-like flowers, with yellow center; should be gathered the first day they open, be-
fore fully open to secure a beautiful center when dried; height, eighteen inches; half
hardy annual. Per packet, 5c.
Acroclinium — Mixed colors; Pkt., 5c.
AQJJILEGIA, TRUE COLUMBINE (Rocky Mountain) —
Colorado’s emblematic flower; needs to be seen to be appre-
ciated. The flower petals lay open more flat than th common
Columbine; color is a light blue; in very high altitudes nearly
white. We are headquarters for this seed and furnish the
true Aquilegia Coerules. Pkt., 5c.
ASTERS — No family of plants bear such distinct marks
of progress as the Aster, and none are more eagerly sought,
an almost endless variety; always reliable. For best results
sow seed early indoors, then transplant to open ground.
Comet or Branching — A handsome and very distinct varie-
ty, resembling Japanese Chrysanthemums; half dwarf; mixed
including many colors. Pkt., 5c.
German Quille-d — (This is the popular Japanese Needle,
grows eighteen inches to twenty inches high, with thirty to
forty flowers on long stems; our mixture includes white, rose,
carmine, blue, etc. Pkt., 5c.
ASTER.
Lavender Gem — When first opened the flower is an exquisite shade of delicate
lavender, deepening with age. The flowers always full double, looking like a
beautiful large crysanthemum . Pkt., 5c.
Giant Comet or Poodle Aster— The handsomest of the tall asters resembling Jap-
anese crysanthemums. Mixed or in separate colors. White, red, pink, blue, and lavender.
Per pkt., 5c.
AMARANTHUS — Valuable for its varieties of handsome foliage, whether grown
in the conservatory or garden. The colors will be more brilliant if planted in
moderately rich soil.
Amaranthus Caudatus — (Dove Lies Bleeding) — Well known, Pkt., 5c.
Amaranthus Tricolor — Leaves yellow, red and green; well known as Joseph’s Coat;
very showy in beds alone; hardy annual; two feet high. Per pkt., 5c.
BALSAMS (Lady Slipper, Touch-Me-Not) — Magnificent
conservatory or outdoor plants, producing their gorgeous
masses of beautiful, brilliant-colored flowers in their greatest
profusion. The soil should be of the richest possible character.
Tender annuals.
Balsam, Double Tail — Fine mixed; a particularly fine
strain of Balsam. Per pkt., 5c.
Balsam, Dwarf Double — Grows only one foot high. Pkt.,
5c.
BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy) — Produces an abun-
dance of daisy-like flowers about one foot high; fine for edg-
ings, beds or rustic baskets; finest mixed. Per pkt., 5c.
BACHELOR'S BUTTON — A showy annual, of easy culture,
flowering freely with a great variety of color, in common gar-
den soil; height, two feet. Pkt., 5c.
CANDYTUFT — One of the most hardy annuals, almost
equally so as Sweet Alyssum. Like it, is one of 'the earliest
culture and grown for a variety of purposes almost all the
year round; mixed. Per pkt., 5c.
CANTERBURY BELLS — A handsome perennial; with blue,
white and rose-shaped flowers, remaining in bloom a long
time; fine for bouquets; height, one foot; hardy biennial. Cam-
panula medium, mixed colors, pkt., 5c.
BALSAM.
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IF YOU TRY OUR SEEDS ONCE YOU WILL BUY AGAIN
COSMOS.
CANARY-BIRD FLOWER— One of the best climbing
plants, with graceful foliage of a delicate shade of green,
with small yellow flowers, which when half expanded
have a fanciful resemblance in shape of canary birds;
height, eight feet; half hardy annual. Pkt., 5c.
CASTOR BEANS (Ricinus — A luxuriant expansive
foliage plant of tropical appearance, that should have a
place in every garden affording the requisite space. The
stalks of the plant of this variety are of a brownish red;
the leaves are very large, palmate and strikingly elegant;
height, six to seven feet; tender annual.
Ricinus Sanguineus — Large red. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c.
Ricinus Zanzibariensis — New Zanzibar; a giant; a
large-leaved variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c.
CENTAUREA (Marguerite, Corn Flower) — A sweet
scented Centaurea, about as large as a medium-sized Car-
nation. It is a sort from Centaurea Odorata, and the
plants are about eighteen inches high. The flowers are
beautifully lacinated and produced on long stems,
their lasting quality after being cut is remarkable. The
beauty of this easily cultivated annual is certainly to
excite admiration. Pkt., 5c.
CYPRESS VINE — One of the most beautiful of the
climbers; fine delicate-out foliage, dotted with small, scar-
let, star-shaped flowers; for covering pillars, trellis work, etc., is not surpassed for
grace and beauty; height, eight feet; tender annual; mixed colors. Pkt., 5c.
CARNATION — This beautiful and well-known flower pro-
duces a finer bloom when grown from seed than when grown
from cuttings taken from old plants. This seed will produce
a fine variety of colors, with flowers* of good size and sub-
stance; height, eighteen inches; half hardy perennial.
German — Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c.
Marguerite — Blooms in four months from time of planting.
Per pkt., 5c.
COSMOS — Are unquestionably very handsome flowers, and
it is astonishing how quickly they become general favorites.
Only a few years ago they were practically unknown. There
is but one objection to their giving general satisfaction, and
that is their late flowering habit. The plants require a very
long time to develop, and that brings their flowering seasons
late in the fall. This objection will not be found in our
“early flowering” strain. Seed sown in the open ground in
the beginning of May will produce blooming plants in August,
and they will continue to flower late in the fall. We know of
no single flower that is as handsome and chaste as the Cos-
mos, while for keeping qualities they are unexcelled.
Early Flowering — Mixed. Pkt., 5c.
Giants of California — Mixed. Pkt., 5c.
CALIFORNIA POPPY (Eschscholtzia) • — A flower attrac-
tive in foliage, bud and bloom; one of the most brilliant
flowers grown; plants procumbent, forming dense, bushy masses with a succession of
flowers from July until after severe frosts; when grown with Dwarf Convolvulus, con-
trasts finely with the dark blue; height, one foot; half hardy perennal. Eschscholtzia
California, pkt., 5c.
CANDY TUFT.
CALIFORNIA POPPY.
COXCOMB — Highly ornamental plants, producing crested
heads of flowers somewhat resembling a cook’s comb. There
are many colors and shapes, but the scarlet and crimson ones
are the most brilliant and rich. The oftener they are trans-
planted or shifted, the more beautiful they grow; height one to
three feet; mixed colors. Pkt., .5c.
CALLIOPSIS — A very showy plant, producing flowers in
nearly every shade of yellow, orange, crimson, red and brown.
If the seed pods are removed as fast as they appear, the plant
will remain in bloom much longer; height, two feet, hardy;
mixed colors. Pkt., 5c.
CHRYSANTHEMUM — The great and growing demand for
the annual varieties has brought Chrysanthemums into general
favor. The leading sort now grown for cut flowers at
nearly all seasons is Burridganum, an exceedingly beautiful
sort, the colors having the appearance of being laid on with a
brush, and for this reason they are frequently called “painted
daisies.”
Chrysanthemum Coronarium — Double Mixed. Pkt., 5c.
MORNING GLORY (Convolvuius Major) — A handsome
showy climber, of easy culture, suitable for covering arbors,
windows, trellises, old stumps, etc.. It is so perfectly hardy
as to grow in almost any soil. Hardy annual; ten feet high
mixed packet, 5c.
WILD CUCUMBER — Will grow 30 feet in one season. Bears pretty, white fragrant
flowers, followed by an abundance of ornamental and prickly seed pods. Packet, 5c;
ounce, 15 c.
DOUBLE DAISY — Charming little plants for edging and borders. The flowers
are quilled and flat-petaled, white, pink, red and transplant to rich, cool, partially
shaded situation; set the plants six inches apart; roots can be divided at any time;
flowers are most abundant in spring; tender perennial; six inches high; double
mixed; very fine. Pkt. 5c.
DAISY — BURBANK’S GIANT SHASTA — Flowers very large and graceful; pure
white, single and grow on long stiff, wiry stems. Packet 5c.
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DIANTHUS.
D1ANTHUS SINENSIS (Indiau Pink) — This magnificent
tribe is one of the most satisfactory that can be raised from
seed. Dianthus Sinensis and varieties are known as Indian
Pinks, perhaps one of the most beautiful classes of plants ex-
isting. Pkt., 5c.
Dianthus Chinese — Double, extra fine mixed; a mixture of
the most beautiful double sorts, and of every desirable shade
or peculiar marking. This will give a 'bed of beautiful flow-
ers and scarcelv two plants will be alike. Pkt., 5c.
FORGET-ME-NOTS (Myosotis) — The different varieties of
this popular plant are very beautiful and too well known to
need mentioning. They succeed best in moist situations.
Myosotis, Dwarf, Blue — A charming dwarf Forget-Me-Not,
under eight inches in height, free growth, thriving well in
either sunny or shady spots. Pkt., 5c.
GOURDS — A great variety of curiously formed and mark-
ed fruit; the vines are of rapid growth and with luxuriant fo-
liage, adapted for covering screens, arbors, etc., height ten to
twenty feet: tender annual.
All Kinds — Mixed ornamental. Pkt., 5c; oz„ 15c.
Dish Cloth, or Luffa — A rapid climber, having long, green
fruit, the inside of which is a fibrous mass, which, when the
shell and seeds are removed, makes an excellent substitute
for a bath sponge. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c.
Dipper, or Siphon — Used for dippers. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c.
Japanese Nest Egg— White; like an egg; does not crack and is not injured by heat
or cold. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c.
GYPSOPHILA — Small, fragrant flowers, borne on long feathery stems. No flower
adds more of light and grace to a boiiquet than this, and when once grown will be
found indispensable. In bloom through the summer from the first of July till frost.
Baby’s Breath. — Pure white perennial. Pkt., 5c.
HOLLYHOCK — A great variety of brilliant colors, combining richness and delicacy
in a remarkable degree; flowers large and densely double, remaining a long time in
bloom. Is one of the best and most ornamental of the perennials. Height, five feet.
Hollyhock, prize double mixed. Per pkt., 5c.
LARKSPUR — The .Larkspur is one of the handsomest and most useful of plants,
and for large gardens is invaluable. The brilliancy of some of the colors is unsur-
passed. Easily propagated by seed or by dividing the roots; delights in a deep, rich
soil and should be sown in August or September. Larkspur, Dwarf German Rocket,
double, extra fine mixed. Per pkt., 5c.
GILIA — Color, azure blue and light blue shaded with yellow and white. Pkt., 5c.
LANTANA — The varieties of the Lantana are almost numberless. The flowers are
borne in Verbena-like heads, embracing every shade of pink, purple, orange and white.
Finest French Hybrid, mixed, all colors. Per pkt., 5c.
LINUM — (Crimson Flax) — Linum grandiflorum rubrum. One of the most beautiful
annuals known; valuable for bedding. Per pkt., 5c.
LOBELIA — A most elegant and useful genius of plants of easy culture and well
adapted for bedding, edging, pots or rockeries. They are applied as universally in gen-
eral summer gardens as scarlet geraniums, to beds of which they form a neat and ef-
fecting edging. Seeds should be covered lightly. Lobelia Brinus, mixed, pkt., 5c.
MARIGOLD — The marigold has been an inhabitant of the flower garden from time
immemorial, and where a rich display of bloom is desired is almost indispensible . The
French varieties are tall, usually two feet or more, while the African are more dwarf,
of most perfect form and gorgeous beauty; all are desirable. Half-hardy annual; bloom
till frost.
Marigold, African, Double Dwarf — Very fine mixed. Per pkt., 5c.
Marigold, French, Tall — Very fine mixed. Per pkt., 5c.
MARVEL OF PERU, or FOUR O’CLOCK — Old-fashioned, hut none the less beautiful
on that account. The plants are large and require four feet space; make a pretty hedge.
Some of the varieties have beautifully variegated leaves. Will grow in any common
garden soil, from seed sown in open ground. Hardy annual, two feet high. Hybrid,
finest mixed. Per pkt., 5c.
MIGONETTE — A well-known hardy annual, producing dense, semi-globular heads
of exceedingly fragrant flowers borne on spikes three to six inches long. It is in
bloom nearly the whole season and the perfume is so fragrant that the whole atmos-
phere around is perfumed. Pkt., 5c.
Reseda Odorata — Large flowering variety. Per pkt., 5c.
Migonette, Dwarf — Machet, dwarf. French variety, with
broad spikes of very fragrant red flowers. Per pkt., 5c.
MOONFLOWER — The true Moonflower is the most vigor-
ous of all the summer climbers; a single plant can easily be
made to cover by August 15th, a trellis thirty to fifty feet high
and six feet broad, with a dense mass of leaves, studded every
night or cloudy day with hundreds of beautiful white and wax-
like flowers four to six inches in diameter. Height, thirty to
fifty feet. Per pkt., 5c.
MOURNING BRIDE — One of the best flowers for bouquets;
plants of dwarf habit, and compact; the flowers 'borne on long
wiry stems. A great variety of colors, from white to very dark
purple — almost black. In bloom from August till after severe
frosts. Height, eighteen inches. Tender perennial. Scabiosa,
dwarf double. Per pkt., 5c.
DWARF NASTURTIUM — A bed of Dwarf Nasturtium is
very desirable for borders, along walks, etc. They are in con-
stant bloom. Grow about one foot high. Mixed colors. Per
pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^-lb., 30c,
TALL NASTURTIUM — This well-known annual is one of
the best for trellis and arbor decorations; flowers of a great
variety of rich colors, striped and spotted with different shades
Is excellent for bases and baskets, also does finely when grown
in beds without trellis support; produces a.n abundance of flow-
MIGONETTE.
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90 PER CENT GERMINATION
ers from the first of July until frost. Height, six feet.
Mixed all colors. Per pkt., 5c. 1-oz., 10c; ^-lb., 30c.
PETUNIA — One of the best flowers for a splendid display
through the entire season. Beautiful, new colors; striped and
marked in the most diversified manner. The ease of culture,
profuse and continuous bloom, adaptation for different styles
-of growth — indoors and in the garden render the Petunia one
-of the most valuable of the annuals and entitled to a gener-
ous share of the space in every garden. In bloom from the
first of July to October.
Giants of California — Produce immense large single blos-
soms. Per pkt., 15'C.
Striped and Blotched — Single, mixed. Per pkt., 5c.
POPPY — Hardy annual of quick growth and producing
large, brilliant colored flowers, growing freely in any garden.
Produces a fine effect in clumps or beds.
Double Carnation Flowered — Mixed. Per pkt., 5c.
Paeony Flowered — Flowers in size equal to paeonies
mixed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c.
Oriental Perennial Poppy — Immense flowers of brilliant
colors. Will bloom for years without reseeding. TRY IT.
Pkt., 5c. NASTURTIUM.
SWEET PEAS
We are headquarters for strictlj'' high grade Sweet Pea seed. Our growers give
special attention to selecting and cleaning. We have trade from all parts of the
United States for our “selected strains,” which are furnished at prices within the
reach of all and as low as the ordinary stocks are priced by many.
GIANT OF CALIFORNIA— A very choice mixture of the leading varieties ;oz., 10c; 2 oz.,
15; %-lb., 25c; 1 ib., 90c.
LAVENDER — New Countess — Delicate
lavender, the finest in this color. Prin-
cess May — Light shade lavender. .Coun-
tess of Radnor — Plain mauve; very
charming. Lady Grisel Hamilton — Very
large, with long stems.
BLUE — Captain of the Blues — Bright
purple blue. Butterfly — White laced with
lavender. Burpee’s Navy Blue — The
large flowers are of a richer violet pur-
ple with effects of a dark navy blue.
VARIGATED — Gray Friar — Watered
purple on white ground. Aurora — Very
large flaked orange-salmon. Mrs.
Joseph Chamberlain — White striped with
bright rose carmine; very novel.
TRICOLOR — Capjtain Clark — White
and lavender streaked ith carmine.
MAROON — Boreatton — The darkest and
richest colored. Monarch — Deep bronzy
maroon and dark blue.
WHITE — Emily Henderson — A per-
sistent bloomer. Blanche Burpee — A
splendid pure white variety.
PINK — Lady Marie Currie* — Fine or-
ange pink, splendid cutting. Kather-
ine Tracy — A soft but brilliant pink.
Lovely — A delicate shell tinged with
yellow, often four flowers on a stem.
Venus — A soft shade of rose, pink and
buff. Apple Blossom — Bright rose and
pink. Prima Donna — A lovely shade of
soft pink.
PINK AND WHITE — Early Blanche
Ferry — This is the standard among
florists, as it has no rival for forcing.
Painted Lady — The old favorite of pink
and white.
ROSE — Her Majesty — Large hooded
flowers. The Queen — Rose pink, wings
mauve .
SCARLET — Salopian — Very bright
scarlet with large flower. Cardinal —
Intense crimson scarlet. Mars — A
large and well-formed scarlet. Fire-
Fly — A fiery shade of brilliant scarlet.
YELLOW — Primrose — Pale primrose
yellow. Mrs. Eckford — Beautifully
shaded: very vigorous grower.
SPENCER’S CELEBRATED MAMMOTH ORCHID SWEET PEAS — These are the
largest and highest colored of all the sweet pea family. They are simply beautiful;
mixed colors. All Spencer Sweet Peas, pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4-lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. Postpaid.
RED, WHITE AND BLUE MIXTURE — Consists of Salopian, Blanche Burpee, and
Navy Blue in a mixture. Very novel. Try an ounce at least. Oz., 10c; 2-oz., 15c;
i/i-lb., 25c.
MIXED — Eckford’s Hybrids — Mixed; nothing better in mixture of varieties and
should not be compared with ordinary mixtures on the market. We mix in all our
named varieties. Per oz., 10c; 2-oz., 15c; ^-lb., 25c; 1-lb. ,90c.
CARPENTER SEED COMPANY
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PANSY — These lovely flowers are favorites with all, not
only for the modest brilliancy and variety of their colors,
but for the durability of their bloom.
Trimardeau — Very large flowered, mixed. An entirely
distinct and beautiful race with flowers of the richest and
most varied shades of color. Plants of vigorous, compact
growth. The flowers which possess unusual substance and
consistency are each marked with three large blotches or
spots. Per pkt., 5c.
Good Mixed Pansy — Consisting of many popular colors
of ordinary strains. Per pkt. 5c.
German Imperial Mixture — While the giant flowered are
great favorites they do not carry all the shades and colors
which are found in our German Mixture. This is the florist’s
popular strain. Mixed, a fine assortment. Per pkt., 5c.
GIANT PANSIES
GIANT OF CALIFORNIA — Mixed all shades 5c pkt.
CARDINAL— <The finest bright red pansy. Very showy. Pkt., 5c.
LIGHT BLUE — A delicate shade. Pkt., 5c.
SNOWFLAKE — Large Satiny, pure white flowers. Pkt., 5c.
PORTULACA — Beautiful and popular hardy annuals of the easiest culture, luxuri-
ating in an exposed, sunny situation and producing throughout the summer their
flowers of almost every hue in the gravest profusion. The double Portulaca is one
of the finest annuals in cultivation. Six inches high. Per pkt., 5c.
PHLOX DRUMMONDII — Phlox Drummondii is one of the very finest of annual
plants and stands almost unrivaled for profusion of color. The seeds can be planted
in open ground in autumn or spring or plants may be started in a hot-bed and trans-
planted. Give good, rich ground and set plants six inches apart each way. Hardy an-
nual one Foot high. Pkt., 5c.
SALPIGLOSSIS — Highly ornamental autumn flowering plants, with beautifully
veined and tinted, funnel-shaped flowers. A very choice annual, two and one-half feet;
fine mixture of flowering varieties. Salpiglossis Hybrid, extra fine mixture. Per pkt., 5c.
SWEET WILLIAM — The improved varieties of this popular flower are very beau-
tiful and should find a place in every garden. A great variety of rich colors, eyes and
variegated with other shades, forming large trusses of bloom, remaining a long time in
perfection. A bed of Sweet William is very attractive the last of June and first of
Ju'ly, at a time when but few other flowers are in bloom. Hardy perennial. Height,
eighteen inches.
DHanthus Barbatus — Single mixed. Per pkt., 5c.
Dianthus Barbatus — Double mixed. Per pkt., 5c.
SMILAX — Sow in shallow boxes in light soil at any season of the year. Press the
seed evenly into the soil and then cover to the depth, of one-sixteenth of an inch. The
seed often germinate slowly, lying sometimes three or four months before it all comes
up. When fit/to handle, transplant into shallow boxes or small pots. Per pkt., 5c.
STOCKS (Gilliflower) — To have them bloom early start in hot-bed and transplant
when small into pots and turn out in June to open border. '.They will blossom late in
the season if planted in open ground. Hardy annual; one foot high. Stocks, German,
ten weeks; double, very fine mixed. Per pkt., 5c.
“WILD FLOWER GARDEN” or Mixture of all kinds of flower seeds. — Anyone who
has planted and cultivated flowers in neatly laid out beds and borders is aware of the
labor and constant attention required to produce the desired effect. To those who can
not give it this care, the “Wild Flower Garden” presents a substitute which, for its
unusual and varied effects, cheapness and the small amount of labor necessary for its
construction, has no equal. The seeds we offer for the “Wild Flower Garden” are a mix-
ture of over 150 different varieties, and being mixed, can be offered at a much less
price tha.n when sold in separate packets. No one, not having such a bed, can form an
idea of its beauty, the different seasons of bloom insuring something new almost every
day. Pkt., 5c.
VERBENA — For masses in beds on the lawn no plant excels the Verbena. In the
varieties may be found every color, except yellow. If sown in the open ground in May
they will bloom in August, but if started in the house in pots in winter, they will bloom
sooner. Seed should be soaked in luke-warm water before planting, and care should
be taken that the soil should be very rich. Verbenas can be grown from cuttings, but
seedlings are more vigorous and produce more and larger flowers. Half hardy peren-
nial trailer. Mixed, per pkt., 5c.
ZINNIAS— Very showy plants, with large, double imbricated flowers, which when
fully expanded, might easily be mistaken for dwarf dahlias. There is much satisfaction
in a bed of Zinnias, for when nearly every other flower has been killed by frost
this plant is still in full bloom. Few flowers are more easily grown or bloom more
abundantly throughout the season. Sow the seed early in', spring in open ground and
transplant to one and one-half feet apart in good rich soil.' Half hardy annual; about
eighteen inches high; mixed. Per pkt., 5c.
PANSY.
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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS
DAHLIAS
Dahlias should be in every garden. They are easily grown and bear flowers
of wonderful size and beauty. Order a few of the new Dahlias.
NOVELTY DAHLIAS
A few of the best of the new varieties. These have long stems and are excel-
lent for cutting.
CULTURE — Dahlias are not particular as to the soil or location, although
maximum growth and bloom reward the full sun, some of the stronger sorts develop
most perfect specimens in partial shade. Prepare the soil thoroughly by digging.
Be moderate in the use of both manure and water. Never plant when soil is wet.
Lay tuber on side; eye up, four inches deep, pressing soil firmly on tuber. Keep
soil loose and mellow by frequent hoeing, drawing the soil to a slight hillock around
the plant.
CACTUS DAHLIAS
The greatest and most phenomenal type of all dahlias showing the most re-
markable development.
We have selected only the most popular and easy growing bulbs, which are
sure to give satisfaction. The prices are exceedingly low for the first-class bulbs we
have to offer. They will be sent prepaid.
20c Each.
2 for 35c
6 for 75c
9 for $1.00
12 assorted for $1.25
Post Paid.
CACTUS DAHLIAS
1. FLORADORA — Deep rich wine color, long stem.
2. QUEEN OF HEARTS — Pure white.
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS
3. BLACK BEAUTY — Deep velvety, maroon color.
4. HORTULANUS — Pure snow-white. Elegant.
5. LUMIERE — Ground color, white suffused towards the ends of petals with red.
6. CASSATT — A rose pink, large size and extra good bloomer.
7. SOUVENIR DOAZON — A large lovely shade of orange red.
8. POM PON— A pure white round snow-ball shape.
9. JACK ROSE — Crimson red, with maroon shadings.
PAEONIES
60c Each. Postpaid.
This grand old favorite is to-day one of the grandest perennial flowers grown.
The colors are in great variety. The blooms are in greatest profusion. Among the
varieties are white, pink, crimson, etc.
FESTIVA MAXIMA — The grandest of all Paeonies.
White with carmine flaked center and very double.
EARLY RED — One that blooms before Decoration
Day.
EARLY WHITE — Same as above, only pure white.
EARLY ROSE — An early pink, blooms in clusters, very
fragrant.
GLADIOLI
No flower has gained more rapidly in the public favor;
it is easy to cultivate and almost sure to bloom. Thrives
in almost any soil. In autumn, take up. dry and keep from
frost. We have made up a strictly “high-grade mixture”
which comprises many named varieties, including some of
Lemoine’s Seedings. All large size bulbs 5c each; 50c per 12.
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TUBEROSES.
Every lover of flowers admires the Tuberose. We make a study to procure
none but the pure dwarf variety of large spikes. Double Excelsior Pearl Dwarf. First
size bulbs, 7c each; doz., 70c.
CANNAS.
A rival for the Dahlia, in many respects, with its large tropical foliage, bronze
and green, and its large beautiful many colored flowers, of different types and forms.
In bloom from July till October, it deserves a place in every flower garden. Plant in
good, well drained soil as soon as danger from frost is over.
20c each; $2.25 per 12, postpaid.
Alsace — Flowers creamy white, green foliage.
Duke Marlborough — Rich maroon, green foliage.
Egandale — Currant red, bronze foliage.
David Harum — Large Vermillion flowers, dotted with crimson spots, bronze
foliage.
Shenandoah — 'Large salmon colored flowers, bronze foliage.
King Humbert — Bronze leaf and immense scarlet flowers.
BLEEDING HEART — Tuberous-rooted plants that bloom in the spring, favorably
known almost everywhere. They require only the ordinary culture of border plants.
Roots should be divided every third year. The flowers are delicate pink, very grace-
ful, produced continuously from May to July, 50c.
MADERIA VINE — Tuberous-rooted climber with glossy green leaves and delight-
fully fragrant, white blossoms. Sometimes called Migonette vine. It is of rapid growth
and from a few tuber vines will be produced sufficient to cover one side of a cottage in
a single season. The tubers are tender and must be protected from frost during winter.
Each 25c.
SPRING FLOWERING BULBS FOR FALL PLANTING
Calla Lily, white.
Roman Hyacinth, white.
Single Hyacinth, mixed
colors.
Single Tulips, mixed
colors.
Double Tulips, mixed
colors.
Crocus, mixed colors.
Lily of the Valley.
Chinese Sacred Lily.
Narcissus.
Freesai.
Oxalis.
Snowdrops, single.
Snowdrops, double.
The above named Bulbs are for Fall Planting and cannot be furnished in the
Spring. We can only ship them during the Fall and early Winter Months.
PRICE LIST OF GRASS AND FIELD SEEDS
Write for prices on large orders. See page 38 for postage rates.
Prices subject to fluctuations . Price on application.
We pay particular attention to this department of our business. These seeds are
selected with special reference to their quality. Purchasers may rely upon our best
exertions to furnish grass and field seeds fresh, pure and free from noxious and foreign
seeds.
As Prices Fluctuate, Please Write for Prices.
Alfalfa.
Clover, Mammoth Red.
Clover, Alsike.
Clover, White Dutch.
Clover, Sweet.
Bromus Inermus.
Lawn Grass. Cn’l P’k.
Blue Grass, English.
Pasture Grass, dry l’nd.
Pasture Grass, wet l’nd.
Blue Grass, Kentucky.
Orchard Grass.
Timothy.
Rye Grass, Italian.
Rye Grass, Perennial
Red Top, Fancy, H’ld.
Millet, Common.
Buckwheat, Silver Hull
Corn, White Kaffir.
Corn, Red Kaffir
Corn, Broom
Milo Maize.
Dwarf Essex Rape
Sorghum, Amber Minn.
Beans, Navy
Beans, Mexican.
Beans, Pink Eye.
Oats, White Russian
Rye.
Rye, Winter.
Hemp Seed.
Canary Seed.
Peanuts.
Flax Seed.
Sand, or Hairy Vetches,
Canadian Field Peas.
Sudan Grass.
Feterita.
Freight, Express and Postage Extra .
Two-Bushel Seamless Sacks, 50c Each
DESCRIPTION GRASS AND FIELD SEEDS.
EXTRA FINE LAWN GRASS — The essentials for a fine lawn are: First, a rich,
well-drained soil; second, careful preparations of the ground making it as fine and
smooth and mellow as possible; third, a wise selection of seeds; fourth, sowing at
such a time as to give the young plants a chance tio become well established before
being submitted to very dry or cold weather or to the direct rays of the hot summer
sun. However much care is bestowed on the soil and seed no lawn will be beautiful
without frequent mowing and rolling. Too much care cannot be bestowed upon the
selection of the grasses, as some varieties are more luxuriant in spring, others in
summer, others again in autumn, and a combination of the proper sorts is required for
a perfect, carpet-like lawn. We have given much thought and made many experiments
to secure the best selections and think our Central Park Mixture is the best possible
for permanent lawns. It may be planted early in the spring or fall and should be
sown at the rate of sixty to one hundred pounds per acre; much more is required than
for hay or pasturage. If sown in the spring, sow as early as possible, making the sur-
face very fine and smooth; then raking it over and sowing seed just before a rain, which
if the surface has just been raked, will cover sufficiently. If the expected rain does
not come, cover by rolling with a light roller. For fall seeding, sow before the
autumn rains, and early enough to enable the young grass to become well established
and before very cold weather, when a light dressing of manure should be given. One
pound of this seed is sufficient to sow 200 square feet.
THE SILO — iNow is the time to build a Silo. When a five-acre patch of corn will
fill a hundred-ton silo with special feed one cannot afford to buy hay at $10.00 per ton.
We carry the best and fullest line of Silo Corn that can be found anywhere in
the West.
SUDAN GRASS — Another season has fully demonstrated the fact that Sudan
Grass for making hay is the wonder of the age. Just think of a grass standing thick
and heavy, furnished with an abundance of broad blades, growing during the past
dry season, in a section where there was only one light shiower after the grass was
up, five feet high for first cutting, and three feet for second cutting, and making a
yield of over five tons per acre, where all other crops were a total failure. Think
of a grass that with irrigation, made a growth for first cutting of seven to eight feet,
and of second cutting of from three to four feet, making a yield of seven to eight tons
per acre of hay equal to Timothy.
Think of a grass that a single seed will produce from 100 to 150 stocks of good
hay, then combine all these good qualities, and you have some idea of the value of this
great forage plant.
We are headquarters for pure northern grown seed.
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS — (English Rye Grass.) — A nutritious, permanent grass
for meadows and pastures, or for mixing with other grasses fior lawns. It is also well
adapted for permanent meadows and yields large quantities of very nutritious hay.
It makes a quicker, leafier growth than most other grasses, succeeds in the shade as
well as in the open. Sow in spring and fall at the rate of 20 to 30 lbs. per acre.
RAPE, DWARF ESSEX, FOR SOWING — There is but one variety of Rape that has
proven profitable to sow in America, and that is the Dwarf Essex. Do not be deluded
into buying inferior grades offered by unscrupulous dealers through exaggerated ad-
vertisements. Such seed is often more or less mixed with the annual variety, which is
not only worthless as forage, but once planted, is likely to become a pernicious weed.
There is no plant that will give as heavy yield of forage at such small cost as this, and
its general cultivation would add largely to the profits of American farms. Especially
valuable for green manuring and pasture.
ORCHARD GRASS — No farmer should be without a small field of orchard grass, as
in many respects it is superior to other grasses. It stands the drought, grows well in
the .shade, does well in wet or poor ground, and is splendid to prevent wornout fields
from washing. This grass furnishes excellent pasturage three weeks before any other,
and after close grazing ten days’ rest is sufficient for another growth. Cows fed on
this will produce more and richer milk than on blue grass. It makes a very heavy sod
and when well set remains for many years. It is especially adapted for winter grazing,
as it remains green all season. Sow 20 to 25 pounds an acre.
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SPRING RYE — We consider this one of the most valuable grains for spring
planting. It does much better on Dry Farms than Spring Wheat and can be used
for hay or grain. If irrigated it can be pastured for several weeks and then make
a crop of grain. It is very hardy, standing extreme cold and drought better than any
other grain.
RED KAFFIR CORN — This grows taller than the white; the stalks are slendered,
but more juicy and very leafy. The heads are long, slender, compact and grow erect.
They measure from one to two feet. The seed is red, smaller than that of the white,
and rather hard and brittle. It does well on poor land and yields well. It ripens a
little earlier than the white variety, and yields much heavier.
WHITE KAFFIR CORN — It grows from four to five feet high, making a straight,
upright growth. It has a stocky stem, with enormous wide leaves. The stalks keep
green and are brittle and juicy, not hardening like other varieties of sorghum, making
excellent fodder, either green or dried, which is1 highly relished by cattle and horses.
The seed heads form at the top of each stalk, and as soon as these show the grain well
the joints next below the top send up shoots which yield the second seed heads. For
the grain sow in rows three feet apart.
SORGHUM SUGAR CANE, EARLY AMBER — Its early maturity adapts it to almost
every section. It has given entire satisfaction wherever introduced as a profitable crop-
for fodder as well as for syrup making. It usually grows eleven to twelve feet high
and stands well. If planted the first week in May the seed almost invariably ripens,
thus giving a double crop each year, yielding twenty to thirty bushels of seed and 140
to 175 gallons of syrup to the acre.
FETERITA — We wish to call your attention to the Non-Saccharine Sorgum Feteria,
This variety is from twenty to thirty days earlier than any of the ohers. It has
been known to yield a heavy crop without a drop of rain. It yields from 60 to 80
bushels of grain and 3 to 4 tons of forage per acre. It takes from 3 to 5 pounds
of seed per acre.
MILLET — The seed is very rich and thus specially valuable as a hog food. A very
much-prized peculiarity of this millet is that the seed ripens while the stem is yet green, thus
if cut promptly, can be threshed for the seed, while the hay, after being threshed, will make
excellent fodder. Sow same as other millet.
RED TOP — A valuable grass for moist soils. It is a good permanent grass, stand-
ing our climate as well as any other, and consequently, well suited to our pastures, in
which it should feed close, for if allowed to grow up to seed, the cattle refuse it. On
moist, rich soil it will grow two feet and on poor, gravelly soil about half that height.
It has been grown successfully even on “alkali” bottom lands, where other grass failed.
Sow twenty or thirty pounds to the acre.
INSECT DESTROYERS.
TOBACCO DUST— Kills all kinds of bugs and lice on cabbage, cauliflower, fruit
trees, etc. Per pound, 15 cents; 10 lbs., $1.00. Postage extra.
ARSENATE OF LEAD — Use wisdom. Don’t have wormy fruit. It is neither good
to look at nor is it good to eat and it always has to be sold at a sacrifice. The
only way to destroy the worms effectually is to use Arsenate of Lead. It is the surest
and best poison known. Requires no preparation and does the work. Write for prices.
LIME AND SULPHER.
BLACK LEAF 40.
CHICKEN FOOD
WRITE FOR PRICES
For Postage Rates on all articles on this page, see page 3S.
Millet for Little Chicks. Ground Oyster Shell.
Meat Scraps. Mica Crystal Grit.
Ground Bone. Cayenne Pepper.
CALF MEAL
Sell your milk and raise your calf on Calf Meal.
Your milk will bring several times the cost of raising a Calf on Calf Meal.
25 lb. Bag, $1.75 — Postage Extra.
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POULTRY REMEDIES
CONKEY’S POULTRY TONIC — Packages, 30c and 60c; 25 pound buckets, $3.50.
CONKEY’S LICE POWDER — Package, 15c, 30c, and 60c.
CONKEY’S NOX-I-CIDE — I quart, 80c; 2 quarts, $1.30; 1 gallon, $2.00.
CONKEY’S NOX — Per package, 6 cubs, 25c.
CONKEY’S STOCK TOIVIC — Large Package, 60c.
COXKEY’S BUTTER MILK — Starting feed for baby chicks, 25c, 40c, 75c.
CONKEY’S GROWING MASH — 25c, $1.65.
CONKEY’S ROUP CURE — Per box, 30c and 60c., sizes.
CONKEY’S FLY KNOCKER — 1 quart, 60c; 2 quarts, 90c; 1 gallon, $1.50.
ANTI-FO LICE POWDER — 1 pound cans, 25c; 2% pound cans, 50c.
ANTI-FO ANT POWDER — Per can, 15c.
ANTI-FO STOCK TONIC — 25 pound pails, $1.50.
PRATT’S ROUP CURE — Per box, 30c and 60c, sizes.
PRATT’S LICE POWDER — 30c and 60c, sizes.
PRATT’S REGULATOR — 30c and 60c sizes.
CALF MEAL— Owing to the scarcity and high price of milk for raising calves,
one of our leading chemists has devised a Calf Food which can be used in place of
milk after the calf is a few days old, and it is much cheaper and a perfect success.
Many of our dairymen are using it exclusively. We furnish circular on application.
Per lb., 10c; per 25 lbs., $1.75; per 100 lbs., $6.50. Postage Extra.
HAND PLANTERS — For planting corn, beans and Kaffir corn.
ACME — Works in any soil; has flexible and adjustable
iron drop; it has an iron seed box and iron channel. The foot is made
of steel; it is well made strong, durable, reliable, and gives universal
satisfaction. Priee $1.75, Postpaid.
IMPLEMENTS
For Postage Rates on all articles on this page see page 38.
STEEL TROWELS— Is of one solid piece of steel, and will' outwear several of the
ordinary sorts. No. 3090, 6-inch extra heavy, 20c each.
Bearing — Machined Steel Bear-
ing Bolt with Counterbored Hub;
Packed with Grease Prevents
Dirt and Sand Getting in Bear-
ing, Which Would Eventually
Cause Wheel to Run Unsteady;
and in Short Time Make Cultiva-
tor Almost Useless; Combines
Three Tools in One and Has this
Very Marked Advantage Over
the Ordinary Type of Cultivator
— You Can’t Lose the Attach-
ments Because they are Per-
manently Attached to the Frame,
and you Don’t Have to Look for
a Wrench. A Few Turns of the
Hand Wheel Releases One Set of
Tools and Allows Another to be
Revolved into Working Position
and Locked Securely in Place.
Other Features — -W heel has
Oval Steel Spokes Instead of
Ordinary Wire; Handles are of Varnished Oak with Bent Plow Handle Grips.
No. DEG2 — Beautifully Finished in Attractive Combination of Yellow, Red, Gray
and Black; Diameter of Wheel 14 inches; Length Over all 53 inches; Handles Adjust-
able to Different Heights Height Over all 38 inches; Weight Each 20 lbs $8.00
One in a Crate
CARPENTER SEED COMPANY
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SANITARY DRINKING FOUNTAINS
We carrs^ a full line of Sanitary Drinking- Fountains for Chickens. These are
so constructed that Chickens cannot get into the water and dirty it, and also keep
the little chicks from getting in and drowning. They are made of galvanized Iron
Send for one of these and yon will be sui’prised at the labor it -will save you, besides keeping
the drinking water for your Chickens pure.
CYCLOXE BROADCAST SEED SOWER — The
frame of the machine which carries all the bearing
parts is made of one piece of metal, thus assuring
permanent alignment. This feature makes the Pre-
mier the easiest running machine on the market, and
prevents it from getting out of order. The seed is
fed to the fan wheel through an adjustable slide, in
such a manner as to insure an even distribution. The
slide can be closed instantly. The grain bag is sup-
ported by a strop across the shoulders. The Premier
will sow any seed that is sown broadcast, such as
oats, wheat, rye, barley, rice, flax, millet, clover.
Price, $2.50.
SEED SOWER.
BIRDS AND BIRD SUPPLIES
NOT POSTPAID
Canary birds are priced according
to singing qualities. Our best male
fcingers sell at, each $10.00
Females, each 3.00
Love birds, per pair 10.00
Java Sparrows, each 6.00
Gold Fish, by Express only,
each .15
Cages, from $3.00 to $6.50
Best mixed seed, lb $ .25
Bird Sand 3 lb. pkg 25
Hemp, lb 2o
Rape, lb 25
Millet, lb 20
Canary seed, lb ... .2 5
Bird Lettuce, lb . 25
Lice Powder, box 15
Wire Nests, each 15
Bath Dishes, each .15
Seed and Water Cups, each .15
Cage Springs and Chain, each .... .3 5
Bird Manna, each 15
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IF YOU TRY OUR SEEDS ONCE YOU WILL, BUY AGAIN
HAYES SPRAYERS
No. 1721F
Wheelbarrow Sprayer
Capacity 12^4 gal., 32x2k* pump,
heavy galvanized steel banded tank,
twin paddle which passes both sides
of strainer and stirs liquid thor-
oughly, brass gauge, strainer of
large capacity, complete with 12%
ft. of %-in. 5 ply spray hose and
8 ft. steel extension.
1 in crate, 75 lbs.
F. O. B. Provo, each $29.50
HAYES SPRAYERS
chamber, agitator with twin paddle which
passes both sides of strainer and stirs the
liquid thoroughly, bronze ball valves and
seats, 12% ft. of k^-inch 5 ply hose and
disc spray nozzle, without barrel.
1 in pkg., 36 lbs.
Each, $10.00
Postage Extra.
“Boss” Compressed Air
Bucket Spray
18x1, double cyl-
inder, length over
all 27-in., all work-
ing parts brass,
bronze ball valves,
malleable iron foot
rest.
2H7743 — 1 in
carton, 7% lbs.
Each, $4.00
Postage Extra.
Hayes
Atomizers, No. 30
Small, compact,
2-inch can, one pir
Shipping weight 2
No. 30
Capacity 4 gal., 17%
x8 in., heavy galvanized
tank, fitted with patent-
ed nozzle which gives
the > spray a whirling
motion, completely ato-
mizing it into a solid
mass of mist that covers
evenly with no blank
space in center, com-
plete with 2^-in. hose.
1 in carton, 12 lbs.
Each $7.00
Postage Extra.
substantial and efficient.
capacity. 10-inch length,
lbs.
Price, 40c Each.
Postage Extra.
Hayes Atomizers, No. 31
Strong, substantially constructed. Can 4-
inch diameter, capacity one quart. Length
14% inches. Weight 2 lbs.
No. 31 Price 50c Each.
Postage Extra.
Hayes
Atomizers, No. 33
Standard quart Mason jar. Air chamber
144-inch diameter. 19-inch length. Coppered
plunger rod, leather plunger with metal ex-
pander. Double tubes give large, dense spray.
Shipping weight 3 pounds.
No. 33 Price 75c Each.
Postage 'Extra.
CAKFEATEK SEED EOMEAA 1
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HUDSON TROMBONE SPRAYER
The Hudson Trombone Sprayer is a high pressure spray
pump adapted for spraying orchards, vineyards, shrubbery,
shade trees, potatoes and field crops; for whitewashing, dis-
infecting, spraying stock dip and fly oils, washing windows and
automobiles, fighting fires and numerous other purposes.
It is double acting, maintaining a steady discharge without
undue exertion on the part of the operator. All parts are brass,
with bronze ball valves, easily accessible for cleaning etc.
Pump is dismantled by unscrewing packing nut and removing
entire plunger.
May be used with a bucket, barrel or tank. Fitted with
allpurpose nozzle, which produces any desired type of spray
from a fine fog to a solid stream.
Standard Package — One in a heavy fiber carton. Shipping
weight 6 pounds.
Price $4.50, Postage Extra.
We make specialties and defy anyone to furnish anything better. The
seeds we buy are purchased from the very best growers in the United
States and Europe. All that we ask is that you give us a trial order and
you will End that you get more seeds for your money and they are
just as good or better than you can buy of any other seed house in
America. Write us for prices on large orders.
POSTAGE RATES BY PARCEL POST
Parcel Post Matter moves very slowly and packages are some times
lost in transit. If you wish insurance add 5c for each package of 70
pounds, in first, second and third zone. 50 lbs. is allowed in other zones.
Garden seeds priced by the pac ket, ounce, one-fourth pound, and
one pound are postpaid. This does not apply to beans, peas, corn, potatoes,
implements, fertilizer, onion sets, grass and field seeds; they are not post-
paid. In ordering these in one-pound lots add IQ cents per pound for
postage and packing, and on larger quantities apply parcel post charges
First
pound or
Fraction
Each addi-
tional pound
or Fraction
First and Second Zone, 150 miles
7 cents
8 cents
9 cents j
1 cent
| 2 cents
j 4 cents
Third Zone, within 150 to 300 miles ..
Fourth Zone, within 3 00 to 600 miles
Carpenter Seed Co.
76 University Ave., Provo, Utah
1926 Annual Seed Book
Tested Seeds of High Germination
Garden, Flower and Field
SEEDS
“OUR SEEDS GROW
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