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ON  GUARD 

PURE  SEEDS 

VICKSBURG 

vSEBDCO. 

1112  N.  Washing-ton  St. 

VICKSBURG 

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V.  S.  C.  FROST-PROOF  CABBAGE  PLANTS 


Our  Plants  Are  Grown  on  the  Mississippi  Coast  By  our  Own  Grower  From  Our 
Seeds.  Our  Sturdy  Southern  Grown  Cabbage  Plants  are  Tough  and  Hardy. 
They  Mean  Dollars  to  the  Wide-awake  Gardener. 


The  plants  make  a  slow  but 
steady  growth,  until  at  eight  or 
ten  weeks  of  age  they  are  very 
tough,  the  buds  are  purple  and 
the  outer  leaves  a  reddish 
brown.  When  in  this  condition 
they  can  be  shipped  to  territory 
farther  north  and  be  planted  in 
the  open  ground  a  month  to  six 
weeks  sooner  than  the  home¬ 
grown  hot-bed  or  cold-frame 
plants.  These  Frostproof  Cab¬ 
bage  Plants  will  stand  a  tem¬ 
perature  of  twenty  degrees 
above  zero  without  injury,  the 
land  freezing,  or  the  plants  be¬ 
ing  covered  with  ice,  sleet  or  snow  after  they  are 
planted  will  not  injure  them. 

The  top  of  the  plant  does  not  grow  until  your 
regular  Spring  weather  opens  up.  but  the  roots 
grow  from  the  time  they  are  planted,  and  just 
as  soon  as  Spring  weather  starts,  the  established 
root  growth  assimilates  the  fertilizer  in  the 
soil,  the  plants  grow  very  fast,  maturing  headed 
cabbage  two  to  three  weeks  sooner  than  you 
can  mature  them  from  hotbed  and  cold  frame 
plants.  You  know  wTiat  the  difference  in  profit 
will  be  if  your  crop  is  matured  and  marketed  be¬ 
fore  the  general  crop  from  home-grown  plants  is 
matured. 

To  get  the  advantage  of  the  Frost-proof  Cabbage  Plants  they  must  be  planted  a  month  or  six 
weeks  earlier  than  you  would  plant  home-grown  plants.  We  fill  orders  from  January  15th  to 
May  1st.  Will  have  the  following  varieties — Early  Jersey  Wakefield.  Charleston  Large  Type 
Wakefield,  Succession  and  Early  Flat  Dutch. 


Prices,  "by  parcel  post,  100  for  50c;  500  for  $1.75;  1000  for  $3.00.  No  orders  filled  for  less  than  100  plants 
of  a  variety.  By  express,  not  prepaid,  100  for  40c;  500  for  $1.25;  1000  for  $2.25;  5000  for  $10.00. 


V.  S.  C.  BERMUDA  ONION  PLANTS 


Onion  Plants  Make  Larger,  Sweeter  Onions  That  Keep  Bet¬ 
ter,  Grow  Faster  and  Produce  Greater  Crops. 

We  can  supply  you  with  Genuine  Yellow  and  Crystal  White  Wax 
Onion  Plants.  Onion  plants  are  becoming  more  popular  than  onion- 
sets.  The  sets  have  to  be  absorbed  by  the  new  growth  before  ic  be¬ 
gins  to  form  the  new  onion  and  the  plants  begin  to  grow  as  soon  as 
planted  thereby  making  more  headway.  They  produce  delicious  young 
onions  for  table  use  as  well  as  producing  large  onions  of  delicious 
flavor  and  good  keeping  qualities.  Onion  plants  are  even  more  hardy 
than  Frost  Proof  Cabbage  Plants  standing  more  cold  weather.  They 
can  be  set  out  any  time  you  would  plant  onion  sets  or  cabbage  plants. 
Plant  in  rows  about  15  inches  apart  and  3  or  4  inches  apart  in  the 
rows. 

Prices  for  Yellow  or  Straw  colored  Bermuda  Onion  Plants  Parcel 
Post  paid  100  for  25c;  500  for  $1.00;  1000  for  $1.75.  Not  prepaid,  1000 
for  $1.50;  crate  6000  for  $6.00. 

Prices  Crystal  White  Wax  Bermuda  Onion  Plants,  Parcel  Post 
paid  100  for  35c;  500  for  $1.25;  1000  for  $1.90.  Not  prepaid,  1000  for 
$1.75;  crate  6000  for  $6.75. 


CERTIFIED  SWEET  POTATO  PLANTS 
and  other 

VEGETABLE  PLANTS 
Described  and  Priced  on  Inside  of  Back 
Cover  Page. 


ORDER  SHEET 

Vicksburg  Seed  Co. 


1112  N.  WASHINGTON  ST. 

Vicksburg,  Miss. 


Enclosed  find 


Date 


1928 


Please  Do  Not  Write 
These  Spaces 


in 


State  whether  check,  draft,  money-order  or  stamps. 


for  $ . in  payment  or  order  written  below 

Name . . 

Post  Office . -R.  F.  D . 

County  .  State . 


Shipping  Point  £0Sf  preo  . - . 

Forwarded  By  . . . . 

State  on  this  line  whether  we  are  to  send  by  Express,  Freight  or  Parcel  Post. 


No . 

Amount  ... 
Filed  by  ... 
Forwarded 


We  do  not  warrant  in  any  way,  express  or  implied,  the  contents,  or  the  description,  purity,  productiveness,  or 
any  other  matter  of  any  seeds,  bulbs  or  plants,  sold  by  us,  and  we  will  not  be  in  way  responsible  for  the  crop.  If 
the  purchaser  does  not  accept  those  goods  on  above  terms,  no  sale  is  made  thereof,  and  he  must  return  them  at 
once,  and  money  will  be  refunded.  Subject  to  the  above  conditions  we  make  this  sale  at  the  moderate  prices  we 
charge.  VICKSBURG  SEED  CO.,  INC. 


QUANTITY 

NAME  OF  ARTICLE  WANTED 

FBICE 

'  ~  ~  ^  1 

1 

1 

Total  Amount  of  Order 

HAVE  YOU  FRIENDS  OR  NEIGHBORS  INTERESTED  IN  BETTER  FIELD,  VEGETABLE 
AND  FLOWER  SEEDS  ?  If  so,  please  write  their  names  below  and  we  will  include  with 
your  order  for  seeds  FREE  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


INITIALS  AND  NAME 


fostoffice 


B.  F.  D. 


STATE 


DEPENDABLE  SEED  FOR  1928 

Thanks  to  our  friends  and  customers  who  have  made  it  possible  for  us  to  en¬ 
large:  our  catalog  this  year  by  adding  numerous  items  of  interest  and  value  to  the 
gardener  and  poultry  breeder. 

You  no  doubt  have  learned  that  the  Vicksburg  Seed  Company  is  managed  by 
men  who  have  had  years  of  experience  in  all  branches  of  the  seed  business. 

It  is  our  policy  not  only  to  sell  quality  seeds  and  supplies  and  give  service  as 
good  as  the  best,  but  to  make  our  prices  consistent  with  the  quality  of  seeds  we 
offer. 


If  you  are  not  one  of  our  customers  we  would  be  pleased  to  have  you  give  us 
a  trial  in  order  that  we  may  show  you  just  what  we  have  to  offer  that  we  may  se¬ 
cure  you  as  one  of  our  permanent  patrons. 

Sincerely  yours 

VICKSBURG  SEED  COMPANY,  Inc. 

J.  F.  Haid,  President. 

GENERAL  INSTRUCTIONS  TO  CUSTOMERS 


PRICES  AND  TERMS — The  prices  we  quote  on  Vege¬ 
table  Seeds  will  hold  as  long  as  stock  last.  The 
prices  on  Grass  Seeds,  Grains  and1  all  farm  Seeds  are 
those  ruling  January  ,  19138,  and  are  subject  to  changes. 
As  far  as  possible  we  will  fill  in  full  all  orders  for  Seeds 
that  are  quoted  subject  to  variation  in  price,  but  if  mark¬ 
et  value  will  not  permit  this,  we  will  send  all  that  money 
remitted  will  pay  for. 

Notice  carefully  the  prices.  Be  sure  to  know  wheth¬ 
er  we  or  you  are  to  pay  the  carrying  charges,  and  bear 
in  mind  that  we  do  not  pay  the  express  or  freight  charg¬ 
es  on  pecks  or  bushels,  nor  on  any  Tools,  Bulbs,  Grass 
Seeds,  Field  Seeds  or  Fertilizers,  except  where  we  so 
state  on  the  pages  where  the  goods  are  priced. 

Please  Send  Money  With  the  Order  sufficient  to 
cover  the  whole  bill,  and  remit  by  express  money  order 
or  registered  letter.  Checks  covering  payment  of  goods 
must  include  10  cents  for  collecting  them.  You  will 
avoid  delay  by  remitting  by  express  or  postoffice  money 
order.  We  decline  sending  goods  “Collect  On  Delivery’’ 
unless  remittances  be  made  on  account  to  guarantee -ac¬ 
ceptance. 

DEDIVERY  GUARANTEED — We  will  guarantee  the 
safe  arrival  of  all  goods  by  Parcel  Post.  All  packages 
lost  will  be  replaced  promptly  and  without  cost  to  you. 


NON-WARRANTY — The  Vicksburg  Seed  Co.  does  not 
give,  and  their  agents  and  employees  are  forbidden  to 
give  any  warranty,  express  or  implied  as  to  description, 
quality,  productiveness,  or  any  other  matter  of  any 
seeds,  bulbs,  plants,  etc.,  they;  send  out  and  they  will 
not  be  in  any  way  responsible  for  the  crop.  If  the  pur¬ 
chaser  does  not  accept  the  goods  on  these  terms,  they 
are  to  be  returned  at  once,  and  if  the  money  hasi  been 
paid  for  them,  it  will  be  refunded.  NO  RESPONSI- 
BILE  SEEDSMAN  GIVES  ANY  WARRANTY. 
POSTAGE  We  pay  postage  on  all  Seeds  quoted  by 
thei  package,  ounce,  quarter-pound  and  pound,  and  up¬ 
on  all  goods  quoted  in  our  catalog  where  it  says  parcel 
post  paid. 

MARKET  GARDENERS  and  those  using  large 
quantities  of  seed  should  send  us  a  list  of  their  re¬ 
quirements.  Prices  will  be  furnished  promptly,  and  we 
can  frequently  make  a  substantial  reduction  on  large 
orders. 

ERRORS  IN  FIIalilNG  ORDERS — Wliile  we  exercise 
the  greatest  care  in  filling  orders,  mistakes  sometimes 
occur,  in  which  event  they  will  be  cheerfully  and  prompt¬ 
ly  rectified  by  us.  Keep  a  duplicate  copy  0f  all  orders 
sent  us  until  you  have  received  the  seeds. 


Alfalfa  Seed  _  38 

Asparagus  Seed  and  Roots _  2 

Artichokes  _  2 

Barley  _  44 

Buckwheat  - . -  44 

Beans,  Bush  and  Pole _ 3-4-5 

Beets _ 6 

Broom  Corn  _ 44 

Bird  Cages  and  Supplies - L  55 

Brooders  - .- -  59 

Bulbs,  Flowering -  35 

Broccoli  - - -  2 

Brussels  Sprouts  - - 2 

Cauliflower _ -  7 

Canada  Field  Pe%s - 43 

Celery - - -  11 

Chicory  - . -  10 

Cress  _ -1 3 -  13 

Chufas  - 44 

Charcoal  for  Poultry -  64 

Cabbage  - 8-9 

Clover  Seed  -  38 

Carrots  _ _ _  11 

Collards  _ 9 

Corn,  Garden  and  Field _ _  12-40 

Corn  Salad  - : - -  10 

Cow  Peas  -  43 

Cucumber  -  10 

Cotton  Seed _  41 

Cantaloupe  _ 16-17 

Chervil  _ _  11 

Dandelion  -  13 

Dog  Food  and  Remedies  -  57 

Egg  Plant  _  13 

Egg  Shipping  Boxes -  62 

Endive  _ 13 

Fertilizer  - - — - -  51 

Flower  Seeds  _ _ 3 — 28-34 


INDEX 


Feterita  _  42 

Fruit  Trees  _ 45-46-47 

Fountains  for  Poultry  -  61 

Field  Beans  _  43 

Farmogerm  _ 1 _  51 

Grass  Seed  _ 36-37 

Gold  Fish  and  Supplies _  56 

Grit  for  Poultry _  64 

Herb  Seed  _ 7 

Horse  Radish _ ! _  23 

Hoppers  for  Poultry _  61 

Insecticides  _ 52-53 

Incubators  _  59 

Kaffir  Corn  _  42 

Kale  -  14 

Kohlrabi  _  14 

Lawn  Grass  Seed _  36 

Leek  _  14 

Leg  Bands  for  Poultry _  63 

Lettuce  _  15 

Millet  Seed _  42 

Mangel  Wurzel  _  7 

Mustard  -  14 

Musk  Melon  _ 16-17 

Milo  Maize _  42 

Nursery  Department  _ 45-49 

Nests  and  Nest  Eggs  _  62 

Oats,  Seed  _  44 

Okra  _  19 

Onion  Seed  and  Sets  _  19 

Oyster  Shell  for  Poultry _  64 

Pasture  Grass  Mixture _  36 

Peanuts  _  43 

Peppers  _  21 

Parsley  _ 21 

Parsnip -  21 

Peas,  Garden  -  20 

Pumpkin  -  22 


Potatoes,  Irish  and  Sweet _  22 

Poultry  Supplies  _ 58-60-63 

Poultry  Food  _  64 

Rat  Poison  _ _  57 

Radish  _ 23 

Rhubarb  Seed  and  Roots _  25 

Rutabaga  _ : _  27 

Rape,  Essex _ 44 

Rye  - 1  44 

Seed  Sowers  _  54 

Spinach  _ ~  24 

Salsify  _  24 

Squash  _  25 

Sorghum  Seed  _ J_I”  42 

Soy  Beans  _ 39 

Speltz  _  44 

Spray  Pumps _ I  50 

Stock  Peas _  43 

Strawberry  Plants _ I  47 

Sudan  Grass _  37 

Sunflower  Seed _  44 

Sweet  Peas _  34 

Sweet  Potato  Plants  Inside  back  cover 

Swiss  Chard  _  24 

Sorrel  -  25 

Sugar  Beets _ _ _  7 

Shrubs _ _ _  48 

Teosinte  _ 44 

Tobacco  _  25 

Tomatoes  _  26 

Turnips  _  37 

Tools,  Garden  _  54 

Vegetable  Plants.  Inside  Back  Cover 

Vetch  _ 44 

Velvet  Beans  _ ’ _  39 

Watermelons  _  17-18 


ASPARAGUS 

SEED  AND  ROOTS 

One  ounce  will  produce  about  200  plants;  or  plant  40  feet  of 
drill;  5  pounds  will  plant  an  acre. 

Sow  early  in  spring  2  inches  deep  in  rows  18  inches 
apart.  When  one  or  two  years  old  transplant  into  perma¬ 
nent  bed,  in  furrows  4  to  5  feet  apart  and  2  feet  between 
the  plants.  Deep  loamy  soil,  thoroughly  cultivated  and 
heavily  manured,  is  required  for  permanent  bed.  Complete 
directions  on  request. 

WASHINGTON — A  rust-resistant  type,  introduced  by  the  U.  S.  De¬ 
partment  of  Agriculture,  which  we  believe  will  soon  be  grown  to  the 
exclusion  of  other  sorts.  A  heavy  yielding  variety  with  long,  thick, 
heavy  stalks,  closely  folded  at  the  tips;  coloi4  rich,  dark  green.  Pkt. 
10c;  oz.,  25c;  %  lb.,  75c;  1  lb.  $2.50,  postpaid. 

PALMETTO — A  fine  variety,  very  large,  early  and  adapted  to  all 
climates.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  %  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.  90c.,  postpaid* 

PALMETTO  ASPARAGUS  ROOTS — A  saving  of  1  to  2  years 

is  effected  by  planting  roots.  For  private  use  or  for  marketing 
on  a  small  scale,  beds  should  be  formed  5  feet  wide,  with  3  rows 
planted  in  each  one  in  the  middle  and  one  on  each  side  a  foot 
from  the  edge;  distance  between  the  plants  in  the  rows,  9  inches. 
Price,  2-year  roots,  doz.,  40c;  50  for  $1.00;  100  for  $1.50  post¬ 
paid. 


ARTICHOKE 

One  ounce  will  produce  500  plants;  *4  lb.  to  the  acre. 

Seed  should  be  sown  in  hotbeds  early  in  February  to  get  plants 
that  will  bear  first  year.  Transplant  to  open  ground  in  April, 
in  deep,  rich,  sandy  loam  with  plenty  of  well  rotted  manure. 

LARGE  GREEN  GLOBE — Produces  heads  like  flowers,  which 
are  cooked  like  Asparagus.  Highly  esteemed.  Pkt.,  10c;  %  oz., 
40c;  1  oz.,  75c,  postpaid. 


BROCCOLI 


Palmetto 


One  ounce  seed  will  produce  about  2,000  plants. 

Give  them  the  culture  required  for  cauliflower,  as  it 
is  very  similar.  It  is  generally  taller  and  the  heads  are 
more  divided.  Broccoli  stands  greater  extremes  of  tem¬ 
perature  than  cauliflower  and  is  better  adapted  for  late 
fall  planting.  Broccoli  can  be  sown  either  in  the  spring 
or  fall. 

EARLY  WHITE  CAPE — The  best  variety;  heads 
white,  compact  and  hardy;  a  hardy,  vigorous  and  easily 
grown  sort.  Pkt.,  10c;  %  oz.,  35c;  1  oz.,  60c,  postpaid. 


BRUSSELS  SPROUTS 

One  ounce  will  sow  200  feet  of  drill,  or  produce 
2,000  plants. 

Sow  seed  for  plants  in  frames  or  open  ground.  Set 
plants  in  early  spring,  and  for  succession  up  to  July, 
making  rows  3  feet  apart  and  having  the  plants  stand  1% 
to  2  feet  apart  in  the  row. 

DWARF  IMPROVED — Bearing  a  large  crop  of  small, 
solid,  tender  heads.  Pkt.  10c;  1  oz.,  25c;  2  oz.,  45c; 
%  lb.,  75c;  1  lb.  $2.50  postpaid. 


VICKSBURG  SEEP  CO.,  “On  Guard  for  Pure  Seeds  »  VICKSBURG,  MISS, 


3 


Green  Podded  Bush  Beans 


ONE  POUND  WILL  PLANT  100  FEET  OF  DRILL 


Beans  are  somewhat  tender,  but  it  often  pays  to  take 
some  risks.  Plant  in  warm,  loamy  soil  at  the  beginning  of 
settled,  warm  weather  in  spring,  /and  at  intervals  for  suc¬ 
cession  until  September.  Rows  may  be  made  2  feet  apart, 
and  the  Beans  planted  a  few  inches  apart  in  the  drills,  or 
3  to  4  beans  in  hills  6  to  8  inches  apart.  Cultivate  and  hoe 
frequently,  always,  however,  when  the  plants  are  perfectly 
dry.  In  hoeing  draw  the  soil  up  towards  the  rows  or  plants. 
For  string  beans,  gather  the  pods  clean  as  soon  as  fit  for 
use.  The  plants  will  remain  all  the  longer  in  bearing. 
BURPEE’S  STRINGLESS  GREENFOD— Early,  hardy, 
vigorous  and  productive.  Pods  large  5  inches  long,  thick, 
round  creasebacked,  dark  green  in  color;  strictly  string¬ 
less,  tender  and  brittle,  of  good  quality.  Packet  10c;  x/2  lb., 
20c;  lb.,  40c;  2  lbs.,  70c;  5  lbs.,  $1.65,  postpaid. 

BLACK  VALENTINE — Beautiful  large  pods  about  six  in¬ 
ches  long,  slender  nearly  round  and  almost  straight  and  of 
dark  green  color.  A  fine  yielder  and  suitable  for  both 
early  and  late  plantings.  Good  quality.  Packet  10c;  x/2  lb 
20c;  lb.,  40c;  2  lbs.,  70c;  5  lbs.,  $1.65  postpaid. 

GIANT  STRINGLESS  GREENFOD— Somewhat  similar 
to  Burpee’s  Stringless,  but  pod  is  a  little  longer,  straighter 
and  more  slender,  more  depressed  between  beans  and  slight¬ 
ly  lighter  in  color;  early,  hardy  and  of  highest  quality. 
Packet  10c;  x/2  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  40c;  2  lbs.,  70c;  5  lbs.,  $1.65. 
EXTRA  EARLY  RED  VALENTINE — A  standard  vari¬ 
ety,  extra  early  and  for  snaps  is  hard  to  beat.  Pods  are  long, 
round,  slightly  curved.  Our  seed  is  produced  from  stocks 
that  were  selected  for  both  earliness  and  quality.  Packet  10c : 
x/2  lb.  20c;  lb.  40c;  2  lbs.  70c;  5  lbs.  $1.65  postpaid. 
LONGFELLOW — A  very  excellent  variety  of  French  origin 
Moderately  early  and  productive.  Pods  dark  green,  very 
slender,  straight  and  round.  Nearly  stringless,  tender  fine 
grained  and  good  quality.  Packet  10c;  y2  lb.,  20c;  lb., 
40c;  2  lbs.,  75c;  51  lbs.,  $1.65,  postpaid. 

BOUNTIFUL— Best  of  the  flat  podded,  stringless  vari¬ 
eties.  Pod  about  7  inches  long,  thick,  flat  and  slightly 
curved,  stringless,  of  light  green  color.  Productive,  very 
early,  vigorous  and  hardy.  Packet  10c;  x/2  lb.,  20c;  lb., 
40c;  2  lbs.,  70c;  5  lbs.,  $1.65,  postpaid. 


Burpee’s  Stringless  Greenpod 

FULL  MEASURE — A  fine  stringless  early  medium 
green,  high  quality  bean.  Pods  straight,  6  inches  long, 
very  fleshy,  round.  In  season  slightly  later  than  Burpee’s 
stringless.  Packet  10c;  x/2  lb.,  20c.;  1  lb.,  40c  ;\  2  lbs., 
70c;  5  lbs.,  $1.65,  postpaid. 


Wax  or  Yellow  Podded  Bush  Beans 


PENCIL  POD  BLACK  WAX— The  best  of  the  dwarf, 
black  seeded  wax  varieties.  Early  and  very  productive. 
Pods  large,  long,  round,  straight  and  crease  backed; 
strictly  stringless,  free  from  fibre  fleshy  and  brittle, 
clear  yellow  color,  highest  quality.  Packet  10c;  x/2  lb. 
20c;  lb.  40c;  2  lbs.  75c;  5  lbs.  $1.65. 


Improved  Golden  Wax 


1  ,  IMPROVED  GOLDEN 

f‘  WAX — Probably  the  most 
^  popular  of  the  wax  varieties 
and  one  of  the  best.  Very 
ri  early  and  quite  productive. 
|  <1',  Pods  4  to  4  x/2  inches  long, 
*  very  stout,  straight  or 
slightly  curved  and  oval  in 
form ;  brittle  flesh,  stringless 
of  good  quality.  Packet  10c ; 
x/2  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  40c;  2  lbs., 
70c;  5  lbs.,  $1.65,  postpaid. 

CURRIES  RUST  PROOF 

WAX — Very  early  and  pro¬ 
ductive,  pod  large,  5%  to  6  in¬ 
ches  long,  flat  and  straight ; 
color  bright  yellow  and  attrac¬ 
tive  in  market.  Grown  largely 
by  market  gardeners  because 
of  its  earliness  and  hardiness. 
Packet  10c;  x/2  lb.,  20c;  lb.. 
40c;  2  lbs.,  70c;  5  lbs.,  $1.65 
postpaid. 

DAVIS  WHITE  KIDNEY 

WAX — An  early  productive 
and  attractive  wax  variety. 
Pods  large  and  flat  6  to  7  in¬ 
ches  long,  very  uniform  and  ex¬ 
tremely  straight,  stringy  and 
fibrous.  A  market  gardeners 
sort.  Packet  10c;  x/2  lb.,  20c; 
lb.,  40c;  2  lbs.,  70c;  5  lbs., 
$1.65,  postpaid. 


Fertilizers  For 
Every  Need 
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Prices  and  Infor¬ 
mation 


Curries  Rust  Proof  Wax 


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Pole  or  R^urvning  Beans 


Although  pole  beans  require  considerable  care 
and  labor,  they  are  when  properly  grown  usually 
of  longer  bearing  period  than  the  dwarf  sorts  and 
are  generally  more  productive.  They  are  more  sen- 
sative  to  cold  wet  weather  than  the  dwarf  varieties 
but  are  of  superior  quality  and  produce  more.  Plant 
in  hills  two  to  five  feet  apart  putting  three  or  four 
beans  to  every  hill. 

KENTUCKY  WONDER  or  OLD  HOMESTEAD — We  be¬ 
lieve  this  variety  is  the  most  practically  useful  of  the  green 
podded  pole  beans  suitable  for  snaps.  It  is  early,  prolific  and 
of  excellent  quality.  The  pods  are  long,  light  green  in  color, 
nearly  round,  meaty  and  tender,  stringless.  Packet  10c;  % 
lb.  20c;  1  lb.,  40c;  2  lbs.,  70c;  5  lbs.,  $1.65,  postpaid. 

WHITE  CREASEBACK — Very  hardy,  early  and  moderately 
productive.  Pods  five  to  six  inches  long,  uniform,  round  and 
slender,  slightly  stringy  very  fleshy,  brittle,  fine  grained, 
good  quality.  Color  light  green.  Packet  10c;  x/2  lb.,  20c;  lb. 

40c;  2  lbs.  70c;  5  lbs.  $1.65  postpaid. 

RED  SPECKLED  CUT  SHORT— A  well  known,  hardy,  late 
and  productive  sort.  Pods  3  x/2  to  4  inches,  stout,  straight 
and  flat,  stringy,  fine  grained  and  fair  quality,  color  light 
green.  Packet  10c;  x/2  lb.  20c;  lb.  40c;  2'  lbs.  70c;  5  lbs. 

$1.65  postpaid. 

McCASLIN — A  fine  prolific  bean  that  is  absolutely  string¬ 
less  with  white  seed.  The  pods  are  large  in  size  that  fill 
perfectly,  and  in  snap  stage  are  deep  green  in  color  meaty 
stringless  and  of  delicious  flavor.  Vines  will  bear  throughout 
the  season  if  kept  closely  picked.  When  allowed  to  ripen  the 
shell  beans  are  most  excellent  for  winter.  Packet  10c;  x/2  lb. 

25c;  lb.,  45c;  2  lbs.  80c;  5  lbs.  $1.75  postpaid. 

SCOTIA  or  STRIPED  CREASEBACK — A  hardy  and  very 

productive  green  podded 
cornfield  bean.  The  vines 
are  sturdy  and  of  good 
climbing  habit,  with  small 
medium  deep  green  leaves. 

The  pods  are  long,  about 
6  inches,  very  cylindrical 

or  completely  rounded,  dis-  Kentucky  Wonder  Beans 

tinctly  creasebacked,  very 

fleshy  and  of  excellent  quality.  This  is  the  best  of  the  cornfield  beans.  Pack¬ 
et  10c;  V2  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  45c;  2  lbs.,  80c;  5  lbs.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 

GOLDEN  CLUSTER  WAX — An  excellent  early  wax  podded  pole  bean.  The 
vines  are  large,  vigorous  and  hardy,  with  large,  light  green  leaves.  The  pods  are 
6  to  8  in.  long,  extremely  straight  and  flat ;  very  fleshy,  fine  grained,  good  qual¬ 
ity;  color  light  waxy-yellow.  Pkt.,  15c;  x/2  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.,  50c;  2  lbs.,  90c;  5  lbs., 
$2.00  postpaid. 

KENTUCKY  WONDER  WAX — This  is  one  of  the  earliest  of  the  wax  podded 
sorts,  and  similar  to  the  green  podded  Kentucky  Wonder,  but  the  pods  are  broader. 
The  pods  are  very  long,  handsome  light  yellow,  often  over  8  inches  long,  very  fleshy 
brittle.  Pkt.,  15c;  x/2  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.,  50c;  2  lbs.  90c;  5  lbs.  $2.00  postpaid. 


DRY  OR  SHELL  BEANS 


WHITE  MARROW — Plant  in  rows 
3  feet  apart,  dropping  2  to  3  together, 
a  foot  apart  in  rows.  Cultivate  early, 
as  they  grow  rapidly,  but  do  not  work 
them  while  the  dew  is  on  the  foliage. 
Do  not  cultivate  after  they  begin  to 
bloom.  Pkt.  10c;  x/2  lb.,  20c;  1  lb., 
35c;  2  lbs.,  60c;  5  lbs.,  $1.40,  post 
paid. 

WHITE  KIDNEY — Much  used  for 
shelling  when  pods  turn  yellow  so 
the  beans  are  well  developed.  Pkt., 
10c;  xk  lb.,  20c;  1  lb.,  35c;  2  lbs., 
60c;  5  lbs.,  $1.40,  postpaid. 

WHITE  NAVY — -Vines  are  very  pro¬ 
lific,  producing  a  large  quantity  of 
shelled  beans  per  acre.  Cultivate  same 
as  Marrow  Beans.  Pkt.,  10c;  %  lb., 
20c;  1  lb.,  35c;  2  lbs.  60c;  5  lbs., 
$1.40,  postpaid. 


White  Marrow 


White  Creaseback 


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want  and  we  will  give  you  a  spe¬ 
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Pole  Lima  or  Butter  Beans 


Bush  Lima  or  Butter  Bean 


Speckled  Calico 


King  of  the  Garden  Lima 


ONE  POUND  WILL  PLANT  ABOUT  150  HILLS 


Limas  require  warm,  rich,  loamy  soil.  Plant  when  the  soil  has  been 
well  warmed  through  in  the  spring,  as  the  seed  will  rot  in  cold  soil.  When 
poles  are  used  for  support!  they  should  be  set  not  less  than  4  feet  apart 
each  way.  Plant  4  to  6  beans  around  each  pole  2  inches  deep  and  thin  out 
to  three  plants  to  the  pole.  Cultivate  frequently  but  shallow,  and  use  a  top 
dressing  of  good  commercial  fertilizer  or  poultry  manure. 


SMALL  WHITE  LIMA,  CAROLINA  OR  SIEVA — This  very  early  and 
reliable  small  seeded  pole  lima  is  especially  adapted  for  planting  in  the  south 
The  vines  ar e|  vigorous,  with  many  short  branches.  The  leaves  are  small, 
smooth,  stiff,  glossy  dark  green.  The  pods  are  dark  green,  short,  about  three 
inches,  curved,  flat.  Seed  small,  flat,  white  with  slight  tinge  of  yellow.  This 
is  sometimes  called  Sewee.  It  is  the  most  generally  known  “butter  bean’’ 
of  the  south.  Pkt.  10c;  y2  lb.  20c;  lb.  40c;  2  lbs.  75c;  5  lbs.  $1.75  post 
paid. 


KING-  OP  THE  GARDEN  LIMA — The  vines  of  this  standard  pole  lima 
are  very  vigorous  and  productive.  The  pods  are  medium  dark  green,  very 
large,  five  to  six  inches  long,  broad,  flat,  filled  with  four  or  five  very  large 
white  beans  of  finest  quality.  On  account  of  its  large  pods  it;  is  a  favorite 
with  market  gardeners.  It  will  come  into  bearing  earlier  and  make  larger 
pods  if  not  more  than  two  vines  are  left  to  grow  on  a  pole.  Seed  very  large, 
ovoid,  flat  white,  with  slight  greenish  tinge.  Pkt.  10c;  x/2  lh.  25c;  lb.  45c; 
2  lbs.  80c;  5  lbs.  $1.75  postpaid. 


LARGE  WHITE  LIMA — This  well  known  variety  is  one  of  the  best  of 
the  larger  varieties  for  planting  in  the  south.  The  vines  are  tall  and  vigor¬ 
ous  but  slender,  with  medium-sized  smooth,  medium  green  leaves.  The  pods 
are  borne  in  clusters  and  are  over  5  inches  long,  broad, 1  very  thin.  Pkt., 
10c;  V2  lb.,  20c;  1  lb.,  40c;  2  lbs.,  70c;  5  lbs.,  $1.65  postpaid. 


SPECKLED  CALICO  OR  FLOR¬ 
IDA  BUTTER — The  best  variety 
for  bearing  early  in  the  season.  It 
blooms  and  bears  profusely  all 
through  the  season.  It  will  make 
an  abundant  crop  when  others  fail. 
It  bears  pods  from  the  very  first 
bloom  that  appears  on  the  plants, 
something  that  is  not  true  of  any 
other  pole  lima  bean.  Seeds  of  the 
Carolina  or  Sieva  Lima  size  but 
are  speckled  white  and  brownish 
red.  Pkt.,  10c;  H  lh.,  25c;  1  lb., 
45c;  2  lb.,  80c;  5  lb.,  $1.75,  ppd. 


ONE  POUND  WILL  PLANT  100  FEET  OF  ROW,  OR  3  PECKS  TO  ACRE 

Bush  Limas  require  the  same  cultivation  as  stated  above  for  Pole 
Limas,  except  that  the  rows  should  be  2  feet  apart  and  6  inches  of  space 
between  each  plant  in  the  row. 

HENDERSON  BUSH  LIMA — A  dwarf  form  of  the  Small  White  Lima, 
valuable  on  that  account,  and  because  of  its  extreme  earliness,  hardiness  and 
productiveness.  The  plants  are  without  runners  but  con¬ 
tinue  to  grow  and,  set  pods  until  stopped  by  frost.  The 
pods  are  medium  dark  green,  short,  about  two  and  three- 
fourths  inches,  flat  and  contain  two  to  four  beans  which 
are  of  excellent  quality  either  green-shelled  or  dry.  This 
|  is  much  used  by  canners,  as  well  as  for  home  and  market 
garden  use.  Seed  small,  flat  and  white  with  slight  tinge 
of  yellow.  Pkt..  10c;  y2  lb.  20c;  1  lb.  40c;  2  lb.  75c; 
5  lb.  $1.75  postpaid. 


PORDHOOK  BUSH  LIMA — The  plants  are  vigorous 
and  erect,  bearing  well  above  the  ground.  The  pods,  which 
are  produced  in  large  clusters,  are  medium  green,  about 
four  and  three-fourths  inches  long  and  each  contain  three 
to  five  large  beans  of  exceptionally  fine  quality.  Seed 
large,  irregularly  oval  in  shape,  very  thick,  white  with 
greenish  tinge.  This  sort  is  popular  for  home  and  market 
use.  Pkt.  10c;  y2  lb.  30c;  1  lb.  50c;  2  lb.  90c;  5  lb. 
$2.25  postpaid. 


BURPEE’S  IMPROVED  BUSH  LIMA— This  is  a 
little  the  earliest  maturing  of  the  large  seeded  limas.  The 
plants  are  vigorous  and  productive.  The  pods  are  medium 
green,  very  large,  about  five  inches  long,  thick  and  us¬ 
ually  contain  four  beans,  which  are  unusually  thick,  of 
largest  size  and  of  excellent  quality.  Seed  very  large, 
thick  and  usually  shows  a  greenish  white  tinge.  Pkt.  10c; 
y2  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.,  50c;  2  lb.,  90c;  5  lbs.,  $2.25,  postpaid. 

JACKSON  WONDER  BUSH  LIMA — This  is  the  most 
productive  and  very  earliest  of  the  bush  limas.  It  is  of 
true  bush  form,  about  2  feet  high,  bearing  in  greatest 
profusion,  broad,  flat  pods,  each  having  from  three  to 
five  medium-sized,  handsomely  speckled  beans,  which 
cook  quickly  and  are  of  superior  quality.  Pkt.  10c;  y2  lb. 
Burpee’s  Improved250 1  1  lb-  45c>'  2  lb-  80cl  5  lb-  S1-75  Postpaid. 


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THE  BEST  TABLE  BEETS 


One  ounce  will  sow  50  feet  of  drill;  5  to  6  pounds 


DETROIT  DARK  RED — We  believe  this  is  the  best 
beet  for  the  market  and  home  garden,  and  on  account 
of  its  uniformly  deep  rich  color  the  most  desirable  for 
canning.  The  tops  are  small  and  upright  in  growth. 
The  leaves  are  dark  green,  shaded  with  red.  The 
roots  are  medium  sized,  globular  or  nearly  round, 
very  smooth  and  a  dark  blood  red  color.  The  flesh  is 
deep  vermilion  red,  zoned  with  a  lighter  shade  of 
the  same  color.  The  variety  is  very  desirable  for 
bunching.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  2  oz.,  20c;  %  lb.,  30c; 

1  lb.,  90c;  5  lb.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 

DARK-LEAVED  GLOBE — A  splendid  type  of 
the  blood-turnip  variety,  the  originator  having  in 
mind  a  Beet  combining  good  quality  with  beautiful 
globe  shape.  The  dark  foliage  of  this  variety  is 
a  striking  feature,  while  the  corresponding  rich, 
dark  color  of  flesh  and  beautiful  globe  combine  to 
make  it  an  exceedingly  attractive  variety.  The 
quality  is  excellent,  being  sweet,  tender.  Pkt.,  5c; 

1  oz.,  15c;  %  lb.,  40c;  1  lb.  $1.25;  5  lbs.,  $5.00, 
postpaid. 


EXTRA  EARLY  EGYPTIAN  BLOOD  TURNIP — This  is 
the  best  variety  for  forcing.  It  is  also  excellent  for  first 
early  crop  outdoors,  being  very  early,  with  small  tops.  The 
leaves  are  dark  green,  shaded  and  veined  with  dark  red.  The 
roots  are  veryl  dark  red,  moderately  thick,  a  little  rounded 
on  top,  distinctly  flat  on  the  bottom,  and  about  two  inches 
in  diameter  when  mature.  The  flesh  is  dark  purplish  red, 
zoned  lighter  shade;  firm,  crisp  and  tender.  A  popular  mark¬ 
et  garden  sort,  but  not  as  desirable  for  the  home  garden  as 
some  of  the  later  maturing  varieties.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  2 
0Z4  15c;  l/i  lb.,  25c;  1  lb.,  75c;  5  lb.,  $3.50,  postpaid. 

EARLY  BLOOD  TURNIP  (Improved) — An  extra  selected 
stock  of  Blood  Turnip,  having  larger,  coarser  tops'  and  root 
than  Detroit  Dark  Red  and  requiring  a  longer  time  to  mature. 
The  roots  are  dark  red  and  nearly  round  or  slightly  flattened. 
The  flesh  is  deep  red,  zoned  with  lighter  shade,  sweet,  crisp 
and  tender.  This  is  an  excellent  market  and  home  garden 
sort  for  summer  and  autumn  use.  Pkt.  5c;  1  oz.  10c;  2  oz., 
15c;  oz.  25c;  1  lb.  75c;  5  lb.  $3.50  postpaid. 

LONG  DARK  BLOOD — -A  standard  long  late  variety  of  very 
good  quality  which  keeps  well  through  the  winter.  The  roots 
are  smooth,  rather  slender,  growing  largely  under  ground, 
with  few  or  no  side  roots  and  when  matured  about  eight  or 
ten  inches  in  length,  '  sometimes  longer  when  grown  in  deep, 
well-dug  and  well-manured  soil.  The  exterior  color  of  the 
roots  is  very  dark  purple, 
almost  black.  Flesh  is 
dark  red,  tender  and 
sweet.  It  is  an  excellent 
sort  for  pickles.  Pkt.,  5c; 

1  oz.,  10c;  2  oz.,  15c;  % 
lb.,  25c;  1  lb.,  75c;  5  lb. 

$3.50  postpaid. 


to  an  acre. 


Detroit  Dark  Red 


Crosby’s  Egyptian 


EARLY  ECLIPSE— An 

early  beet  especially  desir¬ 
able  for  the  home  garden 
and  used  for  bunching. 
The  tops  are  small.  The 
roots  are  bright  deep  red, 
smooth,  round  or  slightly 
top  shaped  with  a  small 
tap  and  small  collar.  The 
flesh  is  bright  red,  zoned 
with  pinkish  white,  very 
sweet,  crisp  and  tender, 
especially  when  young. 
Pkt.  5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  2  oz., 
15c;  *4  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  75c; 
5  lb.  $3.50  postpaid. 


Early  Blood  Turnip 


Fibrous  loam,  well  drained  and  well  enriched, 
will  raise  good  beet  crops.  For  early  table  beets, 
have  drills  16  to  20  inches  apart,  and  sow  the  seed 
about  1  inch  deep,  as  early  as  the  ground  can  be 
put  in  good  shape,  or,  seed  may  be  sown  under  glass 
four  weeks  sooner,  and  the  young  seedlings  trans¬ 
planted  to  open  ground  to  give  an  extra  early  crop. 
Give  thorough  and  clean  cultivation,  and  thin  the 
plants  to  3  to  4  inches  apart  in  the  rows. 


CROSBY’S  EGYPTIAN — This  very  desirable  table  beet  does 
not  closely  resemble  the  original  Egyptian  except  in  its  ex¬ 
treme  6arliness.  The  tops  are  small.  The  roots  are  flat¬ 
tened  globe  shaped  and  very  smooth.  The  exterior  col¬ 
or  of  the  root  is  bright  red.  The  flesh  of  our  strain  is 
bright  vermilion-red,  zoned  with  a  lighter  shade,  very 
sweet,  tender  and  of  excellent  quality.  This  is  one  of 
the  best  for  early  planting  outdoors  and  is  much  used 
for  bunching.  It  becomes  fit  for  use  earlier  than  any 
other  variety  but  it  is  not  so  well  suited  as  Extra  Early 
Egyptian  Blood  Turnip  for  forcing  in  hot  beds  or  for 
transplanting.  Our  stock  is  exceptionally  uniform  in 
shape  and  color,  and  is  earlier  than  the  older  strains 
which  are  similar  in  shape  but  show  the  purplish  red 
color.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  2  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  25c;  1  lb. 

75c;  5  lb.  $3.50  postpaid. 


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Sugar  Beets  and  Mangel  Wurzel 

One  ounce  will  sow  50  feet  of  drill;  6  pounds  for  an  acre. 

are  .(Je?*ra,kl®  no^  °oly  f°r  sugar  but  are  valuable  for  stock  feeding,  and  when  small  may  be  used  for  the  table. 
iT es^  S01i_  1S  a  F,10*1’  sandy,  or  clayey  loam.  Rich,  mucky  soil  will  often  give  immense  yields  of  roots 

which,  though  excellent  for  feed,  are  of  little  value  for  sugar  making.  Plant  early  in  spring  in  drills  2  to  2%  feet 
apart,  and  about  1  inch  apart  in  the  row,  covering  with  about  1*4  inches  of  fine  soil  firmly  pressed  down.  Cultivate 
frequently.  When  about  3  inches  high  begin  thinning  and  continue  at  intervals  until  the  roots  stand  about  10 
inches  apart.  The  culture  of  the  Mangel  Wurzel,  also  called  Mangel,  Cattle  Beet  and  Field  Beet,  is  much  the 
same  as  for  Sugar  Beets. 


LANE’S  IMPERIAL  SUGAR — This  beet  will  yield  al¬ 
most  as  much  in  bulb  as  the  best  mangels  and  contains 
more  sugar.  The  roots  are  smooth,  broad  at  the  top  and 
gradually  taper.  Flesh  snow  white  and  crisp.  Plct.,  5c; 
1  oz.,  10c;  2  oz.,  15c;  %  lb.,  20c;  1  lb.,  60c }  5  lbs., 
$2.50,  postpaid. 

KLEIN  WANZLEBEN  SUGAR  — 

The  roots  are  larger  than  Vilmorin’s 
Improved  and  is  hardier  and  easier 
grown.  The  tops  are  rather  large  and 
the  leaves  slightly  waved.  It  is  the 
largest  yielding  and  best  for  sugar  mak¬ 
ing.  Pkt.,  5c-  1  oz.,  10c;  2  oz.,  15c; 

J4  lb.,  20c;  1  lb.,  60c;  5  lbs.,  $2.50 
postpaid. 

GIANT  DEEDING 
SUGAR — Sometimes  is 
called  Half  Sugar  Man¬ 
gel,  and  one  of  the  most 
desirable  for  stock  feed¬ 
ing  affording  much  larg¬ 
er  crops  and  easier  har¬ 
vested  than  other  sorts. 

It  has  high  nutritive 
value,  being  especially 
rich  in  sugar.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  2 
oz.,  15c;  %  lb.,  20c;  1  lb.,  60c;  5  lbs., 

$2.50,  postpaid. 

GOLDEN  TANKARD  MANGEL — 

Tops  are  comparatively  small,  with  the  one- 
leaf  stalk  and  veins  distinctly  tinged  with 
yellow.  The  neck  is  small;  roots  large, 


ovoid,  but  with  bottom  usually  of  larger  diameter  than 
top.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  2  oz.,  15c;  %  lb.,  20c;  1  lb., 
60c;  5  lbs.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 

MAMMOTH  LONG  RED  MANGEL— Largest  stock 
beet,  yields  40  to  50  tons  to  the  acre.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz., 
10c;  2  oz.,  15c;  %  lb.,  20c;  1  lb.,  60c;  5  lbs.,  $2.50  ppd. 


Mammoth  Long  Red 


CAULIFLOWER. 

Cauliflower,  although  one  of  the  most  delicious 
vegetables,  is  but  little  grown  except  by  professional 
gardeners  because  of  the  erroneous  notion  that  it  is  so 
difficult  to  grow  that  only  skilled  gardeners  can  produce 
it.  Any  one  will  be  reasonably  sure  of  success  with 
this  most  desirable  vegetable  if  the  cultural  directions 
given  below  are  carefully  followed. 

For  spring  and  early  summer  crop,  sow  in  January 
or  February  in  hotbed.  If  soil  is  not  too  wet,  seed  should 
be  thoroughly  pressed  into  the  ground  after  sowing.  This 
insures  quick  germination.  Cover  seed  with  one-half  inch 
of  fine  soil  firmly  pressed  down.  Transplant  to  cold- 
frame  when  sufficiently  large  to  handle.  As  soon  as  dang¬ 
er  of  hard  freezing  is  over  set  in  the  open  ground  in 
rows  two  and  one-half  to  threei  feet  apart  and  eighteen 
inches  apart  in  the  row.  The  plants  will  endure  a  light 
frost.  The  soil  for  cauliflower  should  be  like  that  for 
cabbage,  but  it  is  better  if  made  richer  than  is  ordinarily 
used  for  that  crop.  Plenty  of  good  manure  must  be  well 
incorporated  with  the  soil  and  the  latter  be  brought  into 
the  highest  state  of  tilth.  No  application,  however,  can  be 
more  necessary  or  more  useful  than  that  of  cultivator 
and  hoe. 

EARLY  SNOWBALL — Unquestionably  the  earliest  ma¬ 
turing  strain  of  the  true  short  leaved  Snowball  type  of 
cauliflower.  It  is  admirably  adapted  for  forcing  or  wint¬ 
ering  over  for  early  crop  and  is  the!  most  popular  sort 
for  these  purposes,  also  one  of  the  best  sorts  for  late 
summer  and  fall  crop.  Early  Snowball  is,  moreover,  a 
most  desirable  sort  for  the  home  garden.  The  plants  are 
compact,  with  few  short,  outside  leaves  and  are  well 
suited  for  close  planting.  The  heads  are  of  medium  to 
large  size,  solid,  compact,  round,  very  white  and  curd¬ 
like  and  are  developed  earlier  than  those  of  any  other 
sort.  Pkt.  15c;  oz.,  65c;  *4  oz.  $1.15;  H  oz.,  $2.00; 
14  lb.  $7.50. 

HERBS 

Most  of  the  varieties  of  herbs  thrive  best  on  sandy 
soil  and  some  are  stronger  and  better  flavored  when 
grown  on  that  which  is  rather  poor.  In  all  cases  the 
soil  should  be  carefully  prepared  and  well  cultivated,  as 
the  young  plants  are  for  the  most  part  delicate  and 
easily  choked  out  by  weeds. 


SAGE — One  of  the  most  extensively  used  herbs  for  seas¬ 
oning.  Hardy  perennial,  about  fifteen  to  eighteen  inches 
high.  Plant  very  branching;  leaves  grayish  green,  oval, 
wrinkled.  Cut  the  leaves  and  tender  shoots  just  as  the 
plant  is  coming  into  flower  and  dry  quickly  in  the  shade. 
The  plants  will  survive  the  winter  and  may  be  divided. 
If  this  is  done  they  will  give  a  second  cropi  superior  in 
quality.  Pkt.  10c;  Oz.,  25c;  2  oz.,  40c;  %  lb.,  75c; 
lb.  $2.50. 

SAVORY,  SUMMER — A  hardy  aromatic  annual  twelve 
to  fifteen  inches  high,  the  dried  stems,  leaves  and  flow¬ 
ers  of  which  are  extensively  used  for  seasoning,  espe¬ 
cially  in  dressings  and  soups.  Pkt.  10c;  Oz.,  20c;  2  oz., 
35c;  %  lb.  60c;  lb.  $2.00. 

THYME— An  aromatic  perennial  herb,  eight  to  ten  inch¬ 
es  high,  used  principally  for  seasoning.  Plant  very  branch¬ 
ing  with  wiry  foliage  and  small  flowers.  Sow  as  early  as 
the  ground  will  permit.  Pkt.  10c;  Oz.  40c;  2  oz.,  75c; 
14  lb.  $1.10;  Lb.  $4.00. 

BASIL,  SWEET — A  hardy  aromatic  annual.  The  seeds 
and  stems  have  a,  strong  flavor  and  are  used  in  soups 
and  sauces.  Plant  about  eighteen  inches  high,  branching, 
with  ovate  toothed  leaves.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  25c;  2  oz.,  40c; 
Ya  lb.  75c. 

DILL  MAMMOTH— An  annual  of  aromatic  odor  and 
warm  pungent  taste.  Its  seeds  are  used  for  seasoning. 
It  possesses  medicinal  properties  but  its  largest,  use  is 
for  making  Dill  pickles.  Plant  branching,  two  to  three 
feet  high ;  leaves  very  much  cut  into  thread-like  seg¬ 
ments.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.,  15c;  2  oz.,  20  c;  %  lb.,  30c; 
lb.,  $1.00. 

LAVENDER — A  hardy  perennial,  growing  about  two 
feet  high.  It  is  used  for  the  distillation  of  lavender  water 
or  dried  and  used  to  perfume  linen.  It  should  be  picked 
before  it  becomes  dry  and  hard,  and  dried  quickly.  Pkt., 
10c;  Oz.,  25c;  2  oz.,  40c;  *4  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.50. 

MARJORAM,  SWEET — An  aromatic  herb  for  season¬ 
ing.  The  young  tender  tops  and  leaves  are  used  green  in 
summer  to  flavor  broths,  dressings,  etc.,  and  are  also 
dried  for  winter  use.  Plant  erect  but  branching  with 
small  oval  grayish  green  leaves.  Pkt.  10c;  Oz.,  25c;  2 
oz.,  40c;  %  lb.,  75c;  lb.  $2.25. 

ROSEMARY — A  hardy  perennial  with  fragrant  odor  and 
a  warm  bitter  taste.  The  leaves  are  used  for  flavoring 
meats  and  soups,  and  for  medicinal  drinks.  Pkt.  10c; 
Oz..  80c. 


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V.  S.  C.  SUPER-IOR.  CABBAGE  SEED 


ONE  OUNCE  WELL  PRODUCE  3,000  PLANTS 

For  early  use  the  seed  should  be  started  in  the 
house  or  hotbed  in  January  or  February.  Wben  the 
young  plants  are  well  started,  transplant  so  as  to  stand 
3  inches  apart  each  way.  About  the  end  of  March  they 
may  be  transplanted  into  the  garden  in  rows  3  feet 
apart,  setting  the  plants  18  inches  apart  each  way.  For 
late  use,  sow  the  seed  about  the  middle  of  May,  or  sow¬ 
ings  can  be  made  up  to  July  10,  in  a  finely  prepared  seed 
bed,  later  transplanting  to  rows  3  feet  apart,  setting  the 
plants  2  V2  feet  apart.  Plenty  of  room  should  be  given 
plants,  at  least  two  feet  each  way.  They  need  a  light  and 
well  watered  soil,  rich  in  nitrogen.  Frequent  applica¬ 
tions  of  nitrate  of  soda  or  some  other  nitrogenous  fertil¬ 
izer  will  work  wonders. 


EARLY  JERSEY  WAKEFIELD — This  most  excellent 
variety  is  the  earliest  and  surest  heading  of  first  early 
cabbages  for  the  market  and  home  garden.  Most  garden¬ 
ers  depend  upon  it  for  the  bulk  of  their  extra  early  crop. 

The  plants  are  exceedingly  hardy,  not  only  in  resisting 
cold  but  ■  other  unfavorable  conditions.  They  are  compact  and  erect 
or  very  slightly  spreading,  with  few  outer  leaves,  which  are  smooth, 
thick,  nearly  oval  and  deep  green.  The  steni|  is  short.  The  heads  are 
of  medium  size,  very  solid,  uniformly  pointed  and  of  excellent  quality. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.,  25c;  %  lb.,  75c;  1  lb.  $2.50;  5  lb.  $12.00  postpaid. 

CHARLESTON  or  LARGE  WAKEFIELD — A  strain  in  which  the 
plant  is  larger  and  a  little  later  than  Early  Jersey  Wakefield,  the  heac 
being  fully  as  solid  but  less  pointed  and  considerably  larger.  Th< 
leaves  are  rather  large,  smooth  and  comparatively  thick.  Its  exceed 
ing  hardiness,  earliness  and  size  of  head  have  made  it 
with  market  gardeners  and  shippers  a  popular  sort  to 
follow  Jersey  Wakefield.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c;  *4  oz.,  75c; 

1  lb.,  $2.50;  5  lb.,  $12.00,  postpaid. 


THE  NEW  GOLDEN  ACRE — A  very  fine  new  sort 
from  Denmark,  the  home  of  fine  cabbage.  It  is  very  uni¬ 
form,  almost  every  head  could  be  cut  at  the  same  time. 
The  originator  states  that  Golden  Acre  matures  quicker 
than  any  variety  known  to  him.  The  head  is  of  medium 
size,  quite  round,  and  is  surrounded  by  a  few  small  outer 
leaves.  It  is  very  firm  and  fully  equal  to  any  of  the 
late  sorts  in  this  respect.  On  account  of  its  hardness  it 
will  stand  in  the  field  for  a  month  or  more  without 
bursting  and  can  be  shipped  long  distances  and  arrive 
in  excellent  condition.  Don’t  fail  to  give  the  New  Gold¬ 
en  Acre  a  trial.  Price;  Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz.,  50c;  ^4  lb., 
$1.50;  1  lb.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 

ALLHEAD  EARLY — This  excellent  second  early  mark¬ 
et  sort  produces  heads  that  are  very  large  for  so  early  a 
cabbage  and  of  very  good  quality.  It  is  desirable  not 
only  for  general  spring  planting  but  by  planting  late  it 
can1  be  used  as  a  fall  and  early  winter  cabbage.  The 
stem  is  short.  The  heads  are  solid  and  flat  but  very 
deep.  Pkt.  5c:  oz.,  25c;  %  lb.,  75c;  lb.  $2.50;  5  lb., 
$12.00  postpaid. 


EARLY  FLAT  DUTCH— This  very  desir¬ 
able  cabbage  comes  just  at  a  time  when 
there  is  an  excellent  demand  for  the  flat 
head  varieties  and  matures  at  a  time  when 
the  market  usually  pays  the  highest  prices; 
heads  are  solid  and  of  good  quality.  It  is 
a  very  reliable  cropper  and  can  be  de¬ 
pended  on.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.,  25c;  %  lb.,  65c; 
1  lb.,  $2.25;  5  lb.,  $10.00  post  paid. 


COPENHAGEN  MARKET— The  earliest  large  round, 
headed  cabbage  yet  introduced.  The  heads  are 
exceptionally  large  for  so  early  a  variety,  very 
solid  and  of  most  excellent  quality.  The  plants 
are  vigorous  but  compact,  with  short  stem  and 
few  outer  leaves  which  are  of  rather  upright 
growth.  The  leaves  are  medium  light  green, 
nearly  round,  comparatively  thick  and  smooth. 

This  is  a  most  excellent  sort,  both  for  the 
home  garden  and  market  gardening  trade. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c;  %  lb.,  75c;  1  lb., 

$2.50;  5  lb.,  $12.00,  postpaid. 


SUCCESSION — Most  celebrated  second 
early  variety  of  cabbage  in  cultivation.  An 
unrivaled  variety  maturing  shortly  after 
the  first  early  sorts.  Heads  are  extremely 
large  and  massive.  Being  early  to  head 
and  one  of  the  surest  heading  varieties. 
One  of  the  largest  of  the  second  early  sort. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.,  25c;  %  lb.,  75c;  1  lb.,  $2.50; 
5  lb.,  $12.00  postpaid. 


Early  Jersy 
Wakefield 


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V.  S.  C.  SUPERIOR  CABBAGE  SEED— Continued 


EARLY  DRUMHEAD — A  second  early,  large,  round,  solid 
heading  variety.  This  we  consider  the  best  for  following  Charles¬ 
ton  Wakefield;  it  matures  about  ten  days  later.  Pkt  5c-  oz 
25c;  14  lb.,  65c;  1  lb.,  $2.25;  5  lb.,  $10.00,  postpaid.  ’ 

ADD  SEASONS — A  very  desirable  large  cabbage  of  interme¬ 
diate  season,  adapted  for  autumn  as  well  as  late  summer  use, 
and  considered  one  of  the  most  desirable  for  kraut.  The 
plants  are  very  vigorous  and  sure  heading,  with  few 
outer  leaves  which  are  large  and  fairly  smooth  or 
slightly  waved.  The  heads  are  nearly  round  or  some¬ 
what  flattened,  very  solid  and  of  excellent  quality. 

It  is  remarkable  for  its  ability  to  stand  the  hot  sun 
and  dry  weather,  remaining  an  exceptionally  long 
time  in  condition  for  use.  Sometimes  sold  as  Yander- 
gaw.  Pkt.,  5c;  Oz.,  25c ;  *4  lb.,  75c;  1  lb.,  $2.50; 

5  lb.,  $12.00  postpaid.  , 

IMPROVED  LARGE  LATE  DRUMHEAD — We 

recommend  this  for  late  market.  For  heading,  even¬ 
ness  of  crop  and  size,  our  strain  of  this  cannot!  be 
surpassed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c;  %  lb.,  65c;  1  lb.,  $2.25 
5  lb.,  $10.00,  postpaid. 

DATE  PLAT  DUTCH — This  strain  is  the  result  of 
much  care  on  our  part  to  developi  and  maintain  the 
good  qualities  which  have  made  this  sort  so  popular. 

The  plants  are  very  hardy,  comparatively  slow  grow¬ 
ing  but  very  sure  heading;/  stem  rather  short.  The 
plants  are  exceptionally  vigorous,  with  very  large, 
broad,  spreading  outer  leaves  which  are  moderately 
smooth  or  very  slightly  waved  and  slightly  blistered. 


Late  Flat  Dutch 


Improved  American  Savoy 

The  heads  are  uniformly  large,  often  very  large,  flat  but 
deep,  distinctly  flattened  on  the  top,  solid  and  of  ex¬ 
cellent  quality.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c;  %  lb.  65c;  1  lb.,  $2.25; 
5  lb.,  $10.00  postpaid. 

MAMMOTH  ROCK  RED — The  largest  and  surest  head¬ 
ing  red  cabbage.  The  plants  are  large  vigorous  with  medium 
length  stem  and  spreading  outer  leaves  which  are  dark 
green  with  red  veining.  The  heads  are  late  maturing,  large, 
round,  very  solid  and  of  very  attractive  deep  red  color. 
The  variety  is  much  used  for  cole  slaw  and  pickling.  Pkt. 
10c;  Oz.,  35c;  2  oz.,  60c;  %  lb.,  $1.00;  lb.,  $3.50. 

IMPROVED  AMERICAN  SAVOY— The  best  of  the 
main  crop  and  late  Savoys  for  home  use  or  market.  The 
plants  are  vigorous,  of  medium  size,  with  rather  short  stem, 
and  are  very!  sure  heading.  The  outer  leaves  are  medium 
large,  thick,  fleshy  and  densely  and  uniformly  crumpled. 
The  heads  are  large,  nearly  round,  fairly  solid,  sweet  and 
tender.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  J4  lb.,  90c;  lb.,  $3.00. 

CHINESE  (PE  TSAI) — This  variety  is  often  called  Cel¬ 
ery  Cabbage,  the  leaves  when  young  are  crimpled,  of  light 
green  color.  The  plant  as  it  matures  becomes  more  up¬ 
right  and  forms  heads  much  like  Cos  Lettuce.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  20c;  2  oz.,  50c;  lb.,  75c;  1  lb.,  $2.25,  postpaid. 


CABBAGE  PLANTS— FROST  PROOF 

Our  plants  are  grown  on  the  Mississippi  Coast  from  our  Own  Special  Stock  of 
Cabbage  Seed.  Try  them.  See  inside  Front  Cover  Page 


SOUTHERN  COLLARD  SEED 


ONE  OUNCE  WILL  PRODUCE  ABOUT  1,500  PLANTS 
OR  150  PEET  OP  ROW 

It  produces  a  plant  bearing  a  mass  of  leaves  on  the  top  of  a  stout  stalk,  and 
is  a  species  of  cabbage,  and  the  flavor  is  the  same.  It  is  extensively  used  for  the 
table,  for  winter  greens,  throughout  the  South.  Sow  the  seed  thickly  in  drills,  in 
rich  ground,  transplanting  when  about  four  inches  high.  In  the  South,  seed  may  be 
sown  from  January  to  May  and  from  August  to  October. 

GEORGE  WHITE  CABBAGE — Whiter  and  more  tender  than  the  Blue  Stem. 
Introduced  15  years  ago.  Three-fourths  of  them  bunch  or  head  up  in  winter,  weigh¬ 
ing  10  pounds  or  more.  Plants  grow  30  to  40  inches  high  and  as  much  across 
Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c;  2  oz..  25c;  *4  lb.,  35c;  1  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 

SOUTHERN  or  GEORGIA — This  variety  is  the  old-time  favorite.  It  stands  all 
sorts  of  adverse  conditions  without  injury  and  will  make  a  good  crop  where  the 
soil  is  too  poor  to  grow  cabbage,  and  it  makes  an  excellent  substitute  for  that  vege¬ 
table.  Is  very  hardy.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  20c;  %  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.,  75c, 
postpaid. 

NORTH  CAROLINA — A  decided  improvement,  and  has  proved  very  popular 
where  ever  grown.  Has  short  stem,  large  spreading  leaves,  very  hardy,  withstand¬ 
ing  drought  in  summer  and  cold  in  winter.  Its  cooking  qualities  are  the  best.  Pkt., 
5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  20c;  14  lb.,  35c;  1  lb.,  85c,  postpaid. 


Collard 


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CUCUMBERS 

One  ounce  will  plant  50  hills;  2  pounds  will  plant  one  acre. 

For  very  early  cucumbers  plant  in  paper  pots  or  dirt  bands  in  hotbeds,  about  the  second  week  in  March.  Trans¬ 
plant  as  soon  as  the  weather  permits.  In  the  open,  plant  about  the  first  of  April,  as  soon  as  the  weather  becomes 
settled,  in  hills  4  feet  each  way;  thin  to  3  of  the  sturdiest  plants  when  they  begin  to  vine.  The  soil  should  be  a 
rich,  sandy  loam.  Continue  to  plant  for  succession  until  the  middle  of  July.  Cucumbers  should  be  gathered  when 
large  enough  for  use,  whether  required  or  not,  as  ripening  destroys  their  productiveness. 


IMPROVED  LONG  GREEN — The  standard  cucumber 
for  either  slicing  or  pickling,  the  Long  Green  enjoys  about 
twice  the  wide  use  that  does  any  other.  It  is  extreme¬ 
ly  prolific,  medium  late  and  for  hardiness  and  disease 
resistance  is  the  best  variety.  The  small  pickles  are 
well  shaped,  while  in  the  slicing  stage  the  fruits  are 
very  attractive.  Size,  13x3  inches.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c; 
%  lb.  50c;;  1  lb.  $1.50;  5  lb.,  $7.00  post  paid. 

IMPROVED  WHITE  SPINE— One  of  the  earliest  and 
most  prolific  of  the  older  types  of  white  spines,  this 
variety,  is  very  widely  used.  It  is  adapted  for  either 
slicing  or  pickling;  the  green  color,  however,  is  not  as 
good  for  shipping  as  it  is  with  some  of  the  newer  white 
spines.  For  the  home!  garden  it  is  among  the  best,  as 
it  can  be  used  for  all  purposes.  Size  7x2*4  inches.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  15c;  %  lb.  40c;  1  lb.,  $1.25;  5  lb.,  $5.50  post¬ 
paid. 

DAVIS  PERFECT — A  long  smooth  cucumber  with 
pointed  ends,  or  the  shape  may  be  said  to  be  tapering  to 
both  ends.  The  most  popular  of  the  white  spine  strains, 
it  is  a  shy  seeding  variety,  but  the  edible  qualities  are  ex¬ 
cellent.  It  is  a  deep  green  color  when  in  the  slicing 
stage,  medium  late  in  maturing,  and  the  size  is  11x3 
inches.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  *4  lb.,  50c;  1  lb.  $1.50,  5  lb. 
$7.00  postpaid. 

KLONDIKE — A  little  smaller  than  Arlington,  it  is  used 
principally  for  long  distance  shipping,  as  the  deep  green 
color  holds  extremely  well.  The  ends  taper  slightly,  the 
fruits  are  smooth  and  symmetrical,  but  it  has  not  the 
length  that  is  desirable  in  other  main  crop  shipping  var¬ 
ieties.  It  is  valuable,  however,  on  account  of  its  earli- 
ness.  The  size  is  7x2  %  inches.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c; 
*4  lb.,  40c;  1  lb.,  $1.25;  5  lb.  $5.50,  postpaid. 


GREEN  PROLIFIC — This  variety  is  widely  used  and 
for  early,  uniform  pickles  is  excellent.  The  fruits  are 
smooth,  cylindrical  and  the  size  when  mature  is  5%x21,4 
inches.  The  ends  taper  and  the  small  pickles  are  more 
slender  than  are  those  of  other  varieties.  Pkt.  5c;  1  oz., 
15c;  *4  lb.,  40c;  1  lb.,  $1.25;  5  lb.,  $5.50,  postpaid. 

EARLY  CLUSTER — A  small  variety,  supposed  to  grow 
in  clusters  near  the  roots,  but  this  is  not  noticeable.  It 
is  very  early,  prolific  and  uniform  and  is  the  second 
most  popular  of  the  early  pickling  strains.  The  skin  is 
smooth,  the  ends  taper  slightly  and  the  size  is  6x2*4 
inches.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  *4  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.,  $1.00; 
5  lb.,  $4.75,  postpaid. 

JAPANESE  CLIMBING — A  distinct  variety  used  for 
its  climbing  qualities  to  cover  trellises  and  fences.  Thef 
color  when  ripe  is  a  deep  russet,  covered  with  a  slight 
netting.  When  in  the  slicing  stage  the  deep  green  color 
is  splendid.  A  very  hardy,  vigorous  growing  cucumber, 
the  edible  qualities  are  very  good.  The  size  of  the  ma¬ 
ture  fruits  averages  9x2%  inches.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c; 
%  lb..  50c;  1  lb.,  $1.50,  postpaid. 

WEST  INDIA  GHERKIN— It  is  a  native  of  Jamaica 
and  is  generally  used  for  very  small  pickles.  It  also  is 
stuffed  with  relishes  and  matures  in  about  60  days.  The 
outside  is  covered  with  small  elastic  spines;  the  shape  is 
roundish  and  the  size  is  l%xl  inches.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
20c;  %  lb.,  65c;  1  lb.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 


STAYS  GREEN  CUCUMBER — This  is  perhaps  the 
earliest  of  the  White  Spine  type.  The  fruit  is  seven  to  8 
inches  long,  cylindrical  in  shape,  with  a  beautiful  dark 
green  color  from  stem  to  blossom  end  and  this  color  is 
retained  in  all  its  freshness  longer  than  most  other 
varieties.  It  is  a  vigorous  grower,  yields  enormously,  the 
shipping  quality  is  not  to  be  excelled  and  it  commands  a  top 
price  in  particular  markets.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  20c;  %  lb.,  50c; 
1  lb.,  $1.50;  5  lb.,  $7.00  postpaid. 

CHICORY 

ONE  OUNCE  WILL  SOW  100  FEET  OF  ROW 

Chicory  is  grown  for  the  large,  thick  roots,  which  are  dried, 
roasted  and  ground,  as  a  substitute  or  adulterant  for  coffee. 
The  leaves  are  also  used  as  a  salad  during  the  early  spring 
months.  To  secure  large,  smooth  roots,  the  soil  should  be  light, 
rich,  and  deeply  worked,  and  the  plants  should  be  thinned  out 
to  stand  4  to  6  inches  apart. 

LARGE  ROOTED  or  COFFEE— Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz.,  30c,  post¬ 
paid. 

WITLOOF  CHICORY  or  FRENCH  ENDIVE — Pkt.,  10c; 

1  oz.,  50c;  2  oz.,  90c. 

CORN  SALAD  OR  FETTICUS 

ONE  OUNCE  WILL  SOW  ABOUT  18  SQUARE  FEET 

Reserve  a  place  in  the  garden  for  some  of  this  popular 
vegetable. 

Sow  in  September  or  October.  Large,  round-leaved.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  15c;  2  oz.,  25c;  %  lb.,  35c;  1  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 


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CAR-R.OTS,  The  Never  Failing  Crop 


ONE 


OUNCE  OF  SEED  WILL  PRODUCE 


White  Plum© 


3,000  PLANTS 

Celery  does  well  in  muck  land  hut  can  he 
grown  in  any  good- — preferably  moist — gard¬ 
en  soil.  Sow  in  rich  soil,  in  boxes  inside  or 
in  frames  under  glass.  When  plants  are  2 
inches  high,  transplant  again  in  boxes  or 
cold  frames  2  inches  each  way.  Seeds  germinate  slowly  in  about  20 
days.  Dig  trenches  4  feet  apart  and  6  inches  deep,  set  the  plants  6  to  8 
inches  apart  in  the  trench. 

WHITE  PLUMS — An  attractive  quick  growing  early  variety,  well 
known  for  the  short  time  necessary  in  blanching.  Suitable  for  the  home 
garden  and  market  ©nj  account  of  earliness.  Imported  stock.  Pkt.,  5c; 
1  oz.,  25c;  %  lb.,  75c,  postpaid. 

GOLDEN  SELF-BLANCHING — This  grand  Celery  is  of  French  origin. 
It  has  the  same  self-blanching  habits  as  White  Plume,  but  is  heavier  and 
more  compact,  though  notj  so  early.  Grows  to  good  size,  is  very  tender 
and  free  from  strings,  the  heart  large  and  solid,  crisp,  brittle  of  excel¬ 
lent  quality,  and  beautiful  golden  color.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  50c;  J4  lb., 
$1.25,  postpaid. 

GIANT  PASCAL — The  stalks  are  large,  thick,  solid  and  crisp.  Fine 

keeper.  Has  an  agreeable  almond  flavor  and  is  absolutely  free  from 
bitterness.  It  requires  but  little  earthing  up  to  blanch  and  keeps  its 
freshness  a  long  time  after  being  marketed.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  25c;  V\ 
lb.,  75c,  postpaid. 


CELERIAC  OR  ROOTED  CELERY 

One  ounce  for  5,000  plants 

LARGE  SMOOTH  PRAGUE — A  turnip-rooted  celery  which  keeps  well 
for  winter  use.  Used  largely  for  flavoring  soups.  The  variety  offered 
here  is  perhaps  the  best  and  most  widely  known.  Produces  a  smooth 
and  almost  round  root.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.f  25c;  *£  lb.,  75c,  postpaid. 


One  ounce  of  seed  will  sow  100  feet  of  drill; 

2  to  3  pounds  to  the  acre. 

The  Carrot,  like  other  root  crops,  delights  in  a  sandy  loam,  deeply  tilled. 
For  early  crop,,  sow  in  spring,  as  soon  as  the  ground  is  in  good  working 
order ;  for  late  crops  they  may  be  sown  any  time  until  the  middle  of  July. 
Sow  in  rows  about  15  inches  apart,  thinning  out  to  3  inches  between  plants. 

DANVERS  HALF  LONG — Flesh  bright  orange  scarlet,  smooth;  semi- 
pointed  from  7  to  7  %  inches  in  length ;  core  is  rather  large  and  definite ; 
tapers  from  %  inch  to  2  and  2%  inches.  A  great  favorite  with  market 
gardeners.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c;  %  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.,  80c;  5  lb.,  $3.75,  post 
paid. 

IMPROVED  LONG  ORANGE — An  old  standard  and  very  popular  va¬ 
riety,  growing  to  large  size ;  fine  for  market ;  one  of  the  best  varieties  for 
stock  feeding.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c;  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.,  80c;  5  lbs.,  $3.75, 
postpaid. 

EARLY  SCARLET  HORN — Not  large,  but  a  favorite  for  early  crop 

Small  tops,  stump  rooted,  orange  flesh  and  fine  grain.  The  roots  are  usable 
when  very  young.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c;  %  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.,  80c;  5  lbs.,  $3.75, 
postpaid. 

OX  HEART — Stump  rooted,  3  to  4  inches  in  diameter,  flesh  bright  orange, 
fine  grained  and  sweet;  very  productive.  Where  other  varieties  require 

digging,  Ox  Heart  is  easily  pulled.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c;  %  lb.,  30c;  1  lb., 
$1.00;  5  lbs.,  $4.50,  postpaid. 

CHANTENAY — A  most  excellent,  medium  early,  half  long  variety.  It  is 
one  of  the  best  in  quality  for  the  market  and  home  garden,  while  its  great 
productiveness  and  the  ease  with  which  it  can  be  harvested,  make  it  de¬ 
sirable  as  a  feed  sort.  The  tops  are  medium  sized  with  small  neck.  The 
mature  roots  are  thick,  five  and  one-half  to  six  inches  in  length,  uniformly 
half  long  or  stump  rooted  but  tapering  slightly,  smooth,  deep  orange-red  in 
color.  The  flesh  is  very  crisp  and  tender.  Although  a  medium  early  sort  the 
roots  are  suitable  for  use  nearly  as  early  as  any.  The  variety  is  extensively 
used  for  bunching.  Pkt.,  5c;  Oz.,  15c;  *4  lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.00,  5  lb.,  $4.50. 


CHERVIL 

Used  for  flavoring  or  garnishing.  Sow 
in  early  spring  in  rich  soil,  and  when 
plants  are  large  enough,  transplant  to  a 
foot  apart.  Price,  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  2 
oz.,  50c,  postpaid 


CELERY 


Danvers 

Carrot 


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Country  Gentleman,  Golden  Bantam,  Stowell’s  Evergreen 


SWEET  AND 


One  pound  will  plant  200  hills;  14 
pounds  will  plant  one  acre. 

Sweet  Corn  varies  greatly  in 
hardiness,  earliness,  size  and  sweet¬ 
ness.  The  early  sorts  grow  only'  3 
to  5  feet  high  and  may  be  planted 
when  the  trees  are  starting  out;  in 
leaf,  about  the  middle  of  March,  in 
rows  3  feet  apart,  making  the  hills 
about  1  foot  apart.  The  later  and 
sweeter  varieties  are  more  tender 
and  should  not  be  planted  until  the 
trees  are  in  full  leaf  or  the  seed  will 
rot  in  the  ground.  Plant  garden 
corn  in  rows  3  feet  apart,  making 
the  hills  18  inches  apart  in  the  rows. 
EXTRA  EARLY  ADAMS — Hardiest  and 
earliest  variety,  but  not  a  sweet  com. 
Brings  a  good  price  when  first  offered  on 
the  market.  Pkt.,  10c;  1  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs., 
45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 

ADAMS  LARGE  EARLY— Similar  to 
Adams  Early,  but  two  weeks  later,  and 
tas  much  larger  ears.  This  and  the  Adams 
Extra  Early  are  very  hardy  and  can  be 
planted  earlier  than  sweet  corns.  Has 
small  stalks  and  can  be  planted  close.  Pkt., 
10c;  1  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00, 
postpaid. 

IMPROVED  ADAMS— A  fine  variety, 
slightly  larger  than  Early  Adams  and  one 
week  later.  Sells  well  on  account  of  the 
size  of  the  ear.  Pkt.,  10c;  1  lb.,  25c- 
2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 
GOLDEN  BANTAM— Very  early,  sweet 
and  tender.  Cobs  are  well  filled  with  deep 
cream  colored  kernels.  We  cannot  recom¬ 
mend  this  variety  too  highly  for  the  home 
garden.  Tt  is  important  that  the  corn  be 
picked  about  3  to  4  days  after  it  has  taken 
on  a  yellow  hue.  If  picked  later  than  this 
it  is  apt  to  be  over  ripe  and  cook  hard. 
Pkt.,  10c ;  1  lb.,  35c;  2  lbs.,  60c;  5  lbs. 
$1.25,  postpaid. 

COUNTRY  GENTLEMAN 
A  fine  mid-season  variety,  some¬ 
times  called  “Shoe  Peg,’’  ow¬ 
ing  to  the  shape  of  the  kernels. 

Very  sweet  and  tender.  Very 
prolific  and  remains  ready  for 
use  longer  than  any  other  kind. 

Pkt.,  10c;  1  lb.  35c;  2  lbs., 

55c:  5  lbs.,  $1.10.  postpaid. 

BTO WELL ’ S  EVERGREEN 
— A  most  popular  main  crop 
variety,  and  splendid  for  table 
use,  the  quality  being  excellent. 

The  stalks  are  of  strong 
growth,  abont  6  feet  high;  the 
12-rowed  ears  are  abont  8  in. 
long  and  keep  in  table  condi 
tion  a  remarkably  long  time 
Pkt.,  10c;  1  lb.,  30c;  2  lbs., 

55c;  5  lbs.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 


GARDEN  CORN 


Golden  Bantam 


MAMMOTH  or  LARGE  SUGAR — This 

tall-growing  sugar  corn  produces  the  larg¬ 
est  ears  of  any  sweet  com.  The  ears  are 
often  12  inches  long  and  are  noted  for 
their  sweetness  and  delicious  quality.  The 
grain  is  pure  white,  and  the  ears  remain 
long  in  the  green  state.  The  ears  are  16 
to  18-rowed;  an  excellent  sort  for  canning 
and  for  the  late  garden.  Pkt.,  10c;  1  lb., 
35c;  2  lbs.,  55c;  5  lbs.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 
GOLDEN  GIANT  SWEET  CORN— As 
good  as  Golden  Bantam  to  eat  and  very 
much  larger — That  sentence  will  describe 
Golden  Giant  to  you  in  the  best  way. 
You  know  how  tenderly  delicious  and  sweet 
Golden  Bantam  is.  Pkt.,  10c;  1  lb.,  40c; 
2  lbs.,  75c;  5  lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid. 
EARLY  SURPRISE — A  fine  garden  corn 
coming  in  very  little  later  than  Adams 
and  with  a  much  larger  ear.  Pkt.,  10c ; 
1  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00.  post¬ 
paid. 

BARDENS’  WONDER  BANTAM— This 
splendid  new  corn  has  the  sweetness  and 
fine  flavor  of  the  golden  bantam  and  is 
ready  for  the  market  at  about  the  same 
time.  It  has  the  added  merit  of  size,  the 
ears  ranging  from  8-10  inches  in  length 
and  grow  up  higher  on  the  stalk.  Market 
gardeners  will  find  this  a  profitable  var¬ 
iety  to  grow  as  it  has  earliness,  quality 
size  and  productiveness  to  recommend  it. 
Pkt.,  10c;  1  lb.,  40c;  2  lb.,  75c;  5  lb., 
$1.50,  postpaid. 


POP  CORN  FOR  SEED 


Plant  12  lbs.  to  acre  in  drills,  5  to  8 
lbs.  to  acre  in  hills. 

Pop  Corn  is  a  very  profitable  crop,  yields 
well  even  in  unfavorable  weather  and  there 
is  always  a  good  market  for  it.  Cultivate 
the  same  as  field  corn. 

QUEEN'S  GOLDEN — The  largest  pop 
corn.  The  stalk  grows  5  to  6  feet  high 
and  bears  2  to  3  large  ears  each.  It  i> 
yellow,  but  pops  perfectly  white. 

WHITE  RICE — A  very  handsome  and 
prolific  white  variety.  The  ears  are  5  to 
7  inches  long.  The  kernels  are  long, 
pointed  and  somewhat  resembling  rice.  This 
excellent,  rather  late  maturing 
variety  yields  heavily  and  is 
considered  the  best  pop  corn  for 
popping. 

WHITE  PEARL— This  is  a 
small  grajn  variety,  being  a 
smaller  kernel  than  the  Queon’s 
Golden  or  White  Rice.  It  also 
has  a  small  cob,  but  is  a  very 
prolific  variety 

RED  BEAUTY— Although  the 
kernels  are  very  dark  red,  this 
color  does  not  seem  to  show  at 
all  when  popped,  being  then  a 
pearly  white.  Extremely  early. 
PRICES,  above  four  kinds: 
Packet,  30c;  1  pound,  30c;  2 
pounds,  55c;  5  pounds,  $1.10, 
postpaid. 


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13 


Green  Curled  Endive 


EGG  PLANTS 

One  ounce  will  produce  one  to  two  thousand  plants 

Start  the  seed  in  hotbed  early  in  March  and 
when  all  danger  from  frost  is  over  and  the  nights 
are  warm  transplant  to  open  ground,  allow¬ 
ing  3  feet  space  between  the  rows  and  1 
foot  space  between  the  plants  in  the  row. 

The  soil  for  Egg  Plants  cannot  be  too  rich. 

Egg  Plant  seed  requires  a  higher  tempera¬ 
ture  for  germination  than  any  other  garden 
vegetable  and  this  temperature 
should  be  maintained  right  along  in 
the  hotbed  in  order  to  secure  strong 
and  healthy  plants. 

BLACK  BEAUTY— Is  12  days  earlier 
than  New  York;  for  southern  home  gard¬ 
ens  and  truckers  it  is  most  desirable.  In 
shape  it  is  broad  and  thick;  it  is  perfectly 
spineless  and  smooth;  has  beautiful,  rich 
purple  color  and  handsome  lustre — very  at¬ 
tractive  and  popular.  Pkt.,  5c;  x/2  oz.,  25c; 

1  oz.,  40c;  %  lb.,  $1.25;  1  lb.,  $4.50, 

postpaid. 

NEW  YORK  PURPLE — An  entirely 
spineless  strain  of  the  large  purple-fruited, 
well-known  standard,  and  is  a  favorite.  Our 
stock  is  extra  selected  fron^  best  growers 
in  New  Jersey.  Pkt.,  5c;  x/2  oz.,  25c;  1  oz., 

40c;  x/±  lb.,  $1.25;  1  lb.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 

EARLY  LONG  PURPLE — One  of  the 

earliest  and  most  productive  sorts;  fruits 
club  shaped,  6  to  8  inches  long;  rich  pur¬ 
ple,  fine  quality.  Pkt.,  5c;  x/2  oz.,  25c;  1 
oz.,  40c;  ^4  lb.,  $1.25;  1  lb.,  $4.50,  post¬ 
paid. 


Black 
Beauty 
Egg  Plant 


ENDIVE 

One  ounce  will  sow  300  feet. 

Endive  is  grown  in  the  same  way  as  lettuce, 
but  requires  a  longer  time  to  develop.  It  takes 
about  50  days  to  grow  a  crop.  Endive  should 
be  blanched  by  tying  up  the  outer  leaves  like 
celery  when  the  plants  are  full  grown.  Draw 
up  the  soil  about  the  plants. 

GREEN  CURLED — Resembling  a  tuft  of  moss,  and  one 
of  the  best  salads.  Foliage  finely  cut ;  crisp,  tender  and 
fine  flavor.  Valuable  salad  plant  for  fall  and  winter  use. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  %  lb.,  35c;  1  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 

BROAD  IiEAI*  BATAVIAN — This  variety  has  rather 
smooth  leaves,  with  thick,  nearly  white  mid  ribs.  Inner 
leaves  form  a  fair  head  which  blanches  cream  white.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  15c;  x/i  lb.,  35c;  1  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


DANDELION 

One  ounce  will  sow  100  feet  of  row 

For  good,  tender  greens  plant  in  deep,  rich 
soil.  Sow  in  rows  18  inches  apart  and  thin  to  6 
to  8  inches  in  the  row.  Cultivate  and  keep  clean 
and  plants  will  be  large  enough  for  use  the  fol¬ 
lowing  spring.  This  crop  is  handled  and  used 
in  the  same  way  as  Spinach.  When  roots  are  de¬ 
sired  sow  in  fall,  cultivate  well  for  use  the  fol¬ 
lowing  fall.  Roots  are  used  for  medicinal  pur¬ 
poses. 

IMPROVED  THICK  LEAVED — Pkt.,  10c;  x/2  oz.,  35c 
1  oz.,  60c,  postpaid. 

CRESS  OR  PEPPER  PLANT 

One  ounce  will  sow  about  15  square  feet. 

A  well-known  pungent  salad.  Sow  at  fre¬ 
quent  intervals  to  keep  up  a  succession,  as  it 
soon  runs  to  seed. 

CURLED  or  PEPPER  GRASS— Pkt.,  5c ;  oz.,  20c;  2 
oz.,  30c;  J/4  lb.,  50c;  1  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 


COMPLETE  STOCKS 
PROMPT  SHIPMENTS 

Red  Comb  Poultry  Feeds,  Buckeye 
Incubators,  Brooders,  Hudson,  My¬ 
ers,  Sprayers,  Hendryx  Bird  Cages, 
Miller  A1  Dog  Ration,  Hoeft  Poul¬ 
try  Feeders,  etc. 


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V.  S.  C.  CKoice  Kohl  FCabi 


London  Flag 


One  ounce  will  sow  200  feet 
of  row. 

Seed  should  be  sown  in  light 
rich  soil,  as  early  in  spring  as 
possible,  in  rows  1  y2  feet 
apart  and  when  well  establish¬ 
ed  thin  to  6  inches  apart  in 
the  row.  Plantings  at  inter¬ 
vals  of  ten  days  will  give  a 
succession  until  hot  weather, 
when  they  fail  to  grow  well. 
Plantings  may  be  made  the 
latter  part  of  August  for  fall 
use.  The  edible  part  of  Kohl 
Rabi  is  the  turnip-shaped  bulb 
formed  above  the  ground. 


Leek 

One  ounce  will  sow  100  feet  of 
row. 

This  belongs  to  the  onion  fam¬ 
ily,  and  is  a  good  fall  and  win¬ 
ter  substitute  for  green  onions. 
The  leaves  are  flat  and  the 
stems  are  very  large,  cylindrical 
and  bulbous.  Sow  early  in 
spring  in  drills  12  to  15  inches 
apart,  covering  inch  deep,  in 
good  rich  light  soil.  Thin  plants 
to  6  inches  apart  in  the  row  and 
draw  the  earth  about  them  when 
cultivating. 

LONDON  FLAG — This  well  known 
broad-leaved  leek  is  hardy,  produc¬ 
tive,  of  good  quality  and  is  extensive¬ 
ly  cultivated  in  this  country.  Pkt., 
5c;  1  oz.,  25c;  2  oz.,  40c;  XA  lb., 
65c;  1  lb.,  $1.95,  postpaid. 

Mustard 

One  ounce  will  sow  about  80 
feet  of  drill 

For  early  salad  sow  in  Feb¬ 
ruary  and  for  general  crop  at 
intervals  through  the  spring,  in 
rows  6  inches  apart,  and  rather 
thick  in  rows. 


Kohl  Rabi 


EARLY  WHITE  VIENNA— This 

variety  is  extremely  early  with  dis¬ 
tinctly  small  top.  The  bulbs  are  of 
medium  size,  very  light  green  or 
nearly  white,  and  are  of  best  quality 
for  the  table  if  used  when  about  2 
inches  in  diameter.  Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz., 
20c;  %  lb.,  50c;  1  lb.,  $1.50,  post¬ 
paid. 

Kale 

Sow  from  2  to  3  pounds  to  the 
acre,  1  ounce  to  200  ft.  of  drill. 

Makes  excellent  greens  for 
spring  and  winter  use.  Sow  in 
March  or  September  in  drills 
or  broadcast. 

DWARF  GREEN  CURLED— 

This  is  the  most  popular  variety 
grown,  especially  in  the  South.  Pkt., 
5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  %  lb.,  30c;  1  lb., 
80c;  5  lbs.,  $3.50,  postpaid. 

TALL  CURLED  SCOTCH— A 

beautiful  curled  tall  growing  var¬ 
iety.  Also  fine  for  spring  planting. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  lb.,  40c;  1 
lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 


See  Pages  65  and  66  for 
quantity  prices  on  all  gar¬ 
den  and  field  seeds. 


Southern  Giant  Curled 


FLORIDA  BROAD  LEAF — Plants  rather  tall  and  up¬ 
right  growing  and  produce  considerably  more  leaf 
growth  than  other  varieties.  The  leaves  are  large, 
broad,  comparatively  smooth  and  have  broad,  dis¬ 
tinct  mid-rib.  When  cooked  the  leaves  are  of  ex¬ 
cellent  quality.  The  variety)  is  distinct  in  that  it 
stays  in  condition  without  bolting  to  seed  con¬ 
siderably  longer  than  other  sorts.  Seed  small, 
reddish  brown  to  nearly  black.  Pkt.,  5c;  Oz., 

15c;  >4  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25. 


Mustard  Seed  Collection 
Quarter  Pound  Each 
Above  Four  Varieties 
Postpaid  for  95c 


ELEPHANT  EAR — Good  market  variety.  Leaves  are  smooth,  very 
large  and  always  tender  and  succulent,  makes  a  large  plant.  Pkt., 
5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  %  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.,  $1.00. 


CHINESE  MAMMOTH — Light  green,  large  leaves.  Pkt.,  5c;  1 
oz.,  10c;  %  lb.,  20c;  1  lb.,  60c;  5  lbs.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 

SOUTHERN  GIANT  CURLED— Leaves  are  large,  light  green 
with  yellowish  tinge,  much  crimped  and  frilled  at  the  edge. 

Very  succulent  and  of  sweet  flavor.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % 
lb.,  20c;  1  lb.,  60c;  5  lbs.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 


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V.  S.  C.  SELECT  LETTUCE 


One  ounce  will  produce  3,000  plants 

For  early  use  sow  under  glass  in  Janu¬ 
ary  or  early  February,  and  transplant  as 
early  as  the  ground  can  be  put  in  good  shape. 
Sowings  may  be  made  in  open  ground  from 
April  until  July  and  again  at  the  end  of  Aug¬ 
ust  for  fall  supply.  Lettuce  should  be  trans¬ 
planted  in  rich,  moist  ground  in  rows  2  feet 
apart  and  plant  1  foot  apart  in  the  row. 

SELECTED  BIG  BOSTON— Our  strain  of  this  very 
popular  variety  is  unsurpassed.  Plants  are  large  and 
vigorous.  Can  be  sown  in  the  open  ground  in  the 
spring,  or  fall,  or  in  frames  for  early  spring  plant¬ 
ing,  does  particularly  well  in  cold  weather,  and  is 
especially  recommended  for  fall  planting  in  the  South. 
Is  very  popular  with  gardeners  and  truckers.  Pkt., 
5c;  1  oz.,  20c;  J4  lb.,  50c;  1  lb.,  $1.50;  5  lbs.  $6.25, 
postpaid. 

NEW  YORK  or  WONDERFUL — This  variety  is  a 
hardy,  rapid  grower,  deep-rooted  and  drought-resis¬ 
tant;  slow  to  run  to  seed  and  a  sure  header.  It  pro¬ 
duces  closely  folded,  solid  heads  of  immense  size 
(often  weighing  2  to  3  pounds).  The  inner  portion 
is  beautifully  blanched  to  a  creamy  white.  The  heart 
is  solid,  very  sweet,  tender  and  crisp,  and  free  from 
bitterness.  The  outer  leaves  are  a  deep,  rich  green 
and  slightly  curled  on  the  edges.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c; 
%  lb.,  60c;  1  lb.,  $2.00, 

postpaid. 

ICEBERG— This  is  of  the 
distinct  crisp-head  or  cab¬ 
bage-head  type.  It  differs 
from  all  described  above  in 
having  mid-ribs  which  bend 
in,  curving  over  the  center 
forming  most  tightly  folded 
heads.  One  of  the  most  de¬ 
licious  of  the  entire  crisp- 
head  class,  becoming  ready 
for  use  in  from  80  to  85 
days  after  sowing  seeds.  Pkt., 

5c;  oz.,  20c;  %  lb.,  60c; 
lb.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 

FRIZEHEAD — Very  popu¬ 
lar  large,  loose  heading  sort. 

Leaves  finely  crumpled  and 
fringed,  outer  ones  shaded 
brown,  very  crisp,  sweet  and 
tender,  splendid  for  home 
garden.  Too  tender  to  stand 
shipping  for  long  distances. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  2  ozs., 

30c;  %  lb.,  50c;  1  lb.,  $1.50, 
postpaid. 


Big  Boston 


Now  York  or  Wonderful 


Prizehead 

HUBBARD’S  MARKET— 

An  excellent  heading  variety 
for  forcing  or  open  ground; 
heads  globular,  very  firm  and 
well  blanched ;  leaves  broad, 
fairly  blistered  and  crump¬ 
led,  thick  and  stiffj  color 
medium  green ;  quality  the 
best.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  20c;  2 
oz.,  35c;  lb.,  50c;  1  lb., 
$1.50,  postpaid. 

HARDY  WHITE  C  O  S  — 
This  is  distinct  from  the  or¬ 
dinary  lettuce,  and  is  much 
liked  on  account  of  its  crisp, 
tender  quality  and  delicate 
flavor;  grows  to  very  large 
size,  producing  long,  pointed, 
compact  bunches.  Pkt.,  5c;  1 
oz.,  20c;  2  oz.,  35c;  %  lb., 
60c,  postpaid. 

EARLY  CURLED  SIMP¬ 
SON — This  is  the  old  favor¬ 
ite  popular  loose  head  variety 
of  dwarf,  compact  habit  and 
quick  growth.  The  curly 
leaves  are  large,  yellowish 
green  with  finely  curled  edges. 
Very  crisp  and  tender.  Matures 
early,  quite  hardy  and  withstands 
heat  and  drouth.  Pkt.,  5c ;  1  oz., 
20c;  2  oz.,  35c;  lb.,  50c;  1 
lb.,  $1.50,  postpaid. 
MIGNONETTE — Is  small  and 
has  tightly  set  leaves  which 
makes  a  small  extremely  solid 
head.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c;  2  ozs., 
50c;  *4  lb.,  90c,  postpaid. 
CALIFORNIA  CREAM  BUT¬ 
TER — For  autumn  and  winter 
use.  Large  head  which  is  very 
buttery  and  of  a  rich  golden-yel¬ 
low  inside.  A  very  reliable  head¬ 
ing  sort,  with  glossy,  deep  green 
leaves,  the  outer  ones  slightly 
spotted  or  splashed  with  brown. 
Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  20c;  %  lb.,  50c; 
1  lb.,  $1.50,  postpaid. 
IMPROVED  H  A  N  S  O  N — 
Forms  solid  heads  with  the  in¬ 
ner  leaves  nicely  blanched.  The 
outer  ones  are  light  green, 
handsomely  frilled  at  the  edges. 
In  quality  it  has  no  superior. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  ^4  lb.,  60c; 
lb.,  $1.75. 


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Muskmelon  or  Cantaloupe 


One  ounce  will  plant  about  50  hills; 

2  pounds  to  the  acre. 

Melons  thrive  best  in  a  light,  rich 
soil.  Plant  late  in  April  or  early  in 
May,  when  ground  has  become  warm 
and  dry,  hills  about  5  feet  apart  each 
way.  Previous  to  sowing  seed  mix 
a  few  shovelfuls  of  well-rotted  manure 
in  each  hill,  plant  in  each  12  or  15 
seeds;  when  they  begin  to  vine,  thin 
to  3  or  4  of  the  most  thrifty  plants. 

ROCKY  FORD — This  famous  melon,  is 
known  everywhere,  and  has  been  the  stand¬ 
ard  shipping  variety  for  several  years.  The 
melons  are  the  true  netted  gem  type,  medium 
size,  oval,  very  sweet  and  fine  flavored;  very 
prolific,  and  continues  bearing  enormous 
quantities  of  fruit  during  the  entire  season. 
Our  seed  are  grown  for  us  by  an  expert 
grower.  The  seeds  are  saved  especially  for 
seed  purposes  from  selected  melons.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  15c;  2  oz.,  25c;  lb.,  40c;  1  lb., 
$1.25;  5  lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid. 


Netted  Gem 


NETTED  GEM — -This  has  become  one  of  the  most  popu¬ 
lar  of  small  or  crate  melons.  The  vines  are  vigorous 
and  productive.  The  fruits  are  oval,  slightly  ribbed, 
densely  covered  with  fine  netting.  Flesh  light  green, 
tinged  with  yellow,  very  sweet  and  highly  flavored.  The 
fruit  is  very  uniform  in  shape  and  quality  and  of  fine 

size.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  2  oz.,  25c;  V\  lb.,  40c;  1  lb., 

$1.25;  5  lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid. 

PROLIFIC  NETTED  NUTMEG — This  melon  is  one 
of  the  very  best  varieties  for  either  home  use  or  the 

market.  It  has  a  very  small  seed  cavity,  deep  green 

flesh  and  is  of  very  uniform  shape,  average  about  5  inches. 
Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c;  2  oz.,  25c;  %  lb.,  35c;  1  lb.,  $1.25, 
postpaid. 

NETTED  ROCK — One  of  the  most  popular  of  the  new¬ 
er  strains  of  shipping  melons,  and  also  highly  esteemed 
on  account  of  its  rust-resisting  qualities;  is  larger  than 
the  Rocky  Ford,  but  not  quite  so  early,  although  it  bears 


longer  and  is  more  productive.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  20c; 
2  oz.,  30c;  %  lb.,  50c;  1  lb.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 
BANANA — Shaped  somewhat  as  name  indicates;  grows 
about  2%  feet  long;  flesh  deep  salmon  colored  and  of 
only  fair  quality.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  20c;  2  oz.,  35c;  % 
lb.,  50c;  1  lb.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 

BALTIMORE  or  ACME — A  fine  early,  oblong,  green- 
fleshed  variety,  of  good  size:  noticeably  ribbed  and 
heavily  netted.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c;  2  oz.,  25c;  %  lb., 
35c;  1  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

OSAGE  or  MILLER’ S  CREAM— A  favorite  salmon- 
fleshed  variety.  Large  oval,  slightly  ribbed  and  netted; 
skin  is  very  dark  green ;  flesh  is  very  thick  and  sweet 
flavored,  most  delicious  to  the  rind.  The  whole  crop  is 
very  even  and  fruit  extra  heavy,  owing  to  this  thick¬ 
ness  of  the  flesh.  A  great  favorite  for  both  market  pur¬ 
poses  and  the  home  garden,  especially.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c; 
2  oz.,  25c;  %  lb.,  40c;  1  lb.,  $1.25, 'postpaid. 


Rocky  Ford 


NEW  MUSKMELON  POLLOCK,  10-25 

— Salmon  tint.  The  most  popular  of  the 
Rocky  Ford  type  melons  among  the  wes¬ 
tern  commercial  growers.  Introduced 

about  two  years  ago,  the  stock  has  been 
controlled  until  now  by  a  few  shippers. 
Very  uniform  in  highest  quality;  vigor¬ 
ous  and  early.  Cuts  with  a  golden  center 
shading  to  a  green  at  the  rind.  The  latest 
and  best  Rocky  Ford.  Pkt. 

10c;  oz.,  15c;  2  oz.,  25c; 

Vi  lb..  40c;  1  lb.,  $1.25, 
postpaid. 


TEXAS  CANNONBALL 

— A  perfectly  round,  green 
fleshed  kind,  a  little  larger 
than  Rocky  Ford.  It  is  com¬ 
pletely  covered  with  netting 
and  has  no  trace  of  ribs.  It 
is  early  pnd  its  most  re¬ 
markable  feature  is  the 
thickness  of  flesh,  which  is 
not  excelled  by  any  other 
kind.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  2 
oz.,  25c:  Vi  lb.,  35c;  1  lb. 
$1.25,  postpaid. 


Insecticides 

and 

Sprayers  for 

ev- 

ery  need. 

see 

pages  50,  52, 

53, 

for  Prices 

and 

Information. 

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M\iskmeloi\  or  Carvtalovipe- Continued 


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HONEY  BALL — The  Honey  Ball  is  the  result  of 
a  cross  between  Cannon  Ball  and  Honey  Dew.  It 
is  a  little  larger  than  Rocky  Ford,  is  as  round  as 
a  ball,  has  thick  green  flesh,  and  therefore  a  small 
seed  cavity.  It  has  a  hard  tough  rind  which  makes 
it  a  wonderful  shipping  melon.  Honey  Ball  is  quite 
early,  enormously  productive,  and  has  a  flavor  and 
sweetness  which  will  add  greatly  to  its  popularity. 
The  vine  is  vigorous  and  is  more  resistant  to 
blight  and  sun  scald  than  other  varieties.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  35c;  54  lb.,  $1.00;  1  lb.,  $3.50;  parcel  post  paid. 
HACKENSACK — A  very  large,  green  fleshed  mel¬ 
on,  quite  flat  in  shape  with  very  prominent  ribs 
and  heavy  netting.  The  flesh  is  remarkably  thick, 
sweet  and  spicy.  While  a  little  late  in  maturing 
this  melon  is  widely  used  and  for  the  extra  large 
green  fleshed  melons  is  distinctive  and  valuable. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  54  lb.,  40c;  1  lb.,  $1.25;  5  lb., 
$5.50,  postpaid. 

HONEY  DEW  MELON — The  delicious  honey-like 
flavor  of  this  new  melon  created  a  sensation  wher¬ 
ever  used  last  year.  The  fruit  is  of  good  size, 
weighing  6  to  8  pounds,  light  cream  colored,  smooth 
skin  with  thick,  rich  and  sweet  flesh  of  light  green 
color.  The  rind  is  thin  but  tough  and  so  close 
that  the  rich]  flesh  is  practically  sealed  up  where 
it  keeps  in  finest  condition  for  several  months  after 
it  is  ripe.  Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz.,  20c;  2  oz.,  35c;  54  lb., 
60c;  1  lb.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 


Select  Watermelon.  Seeds 


An  ounce  will  plant  40  hills;  2  to  3  pounds  will  plant  an  acre. 

Watermelons  delight  in  a  light,  sandy  soil.  Plant  when  danger  from  frost  is  over,  in  hills  8  to 
10  feet  apart  each  way.  Put  from  10  to  15  seeds  in  each  hill  and  when  well  started  thin  out  to  the 
two  ihest  plants.  In  this  latitude  we  plant  the  seed  about  the  middle  of  April.  The  bugs  will  re¬ 
quire,  careful  watching  or  they  will  eat  up  the  plants  before  they  get  started.  Do  not  make  a  big 


“hill”  when  sowing  the  seed;  it  is  much  better  to 
ground. 

NEW  WONDEBMELON — This  new  melon  resembles 
the  Tom  Watson,  but  it  is  thicker,  more  solid  and 
usually  grows  larger  and  heavier,  growing  uniformly  large 
and  long,  not  unusual  for  the  melons  to  weigh  40  to  50 
pounds  and  nearly  all  melons  grow  to  a  desirable  size. 
The  flesh  is  sparkling  red  and  is  sweet  to  the  rind, 
even  in  smaller  size  melons.  Rind  is  a  dark  glossy 
green  with  small  crease-like  markings  on  the  larger  sizes 
andl  is  very  attractive  in  appearance.  Its  eating  qual¬ 
ities  are  unexcelled;  the  luscious,  large,  deep  red  heart 
is  sweet  and  melting,  free  of  cores  or  hard  centers, 
while  tbe  rind  is  thin  yet  it  is  tough  enough  that  it 
will  ship  a  reasonable  distance  with  satisfaction.  The 
seeds  are  pure  white  and  few  to  the  melon.  It  is  a 
prolific  melon  and  its  appearance  is  a  big  selling  point. 

It  jvill  pay  to  give  this  melon,  a  trial.  It  is  the  water¬ 
melon  of  today  and  for  the  future,  as  it  possesses  all  the 
fine  qualities  of  a  perfect  variety,  both  as  to  its  produc¬ 
tiveness,  quality  and  for  transportation.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
15e;  2  oz.,  25c;  54  lb.,  40c;  1  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


have  the  “hill”  level  with  the  surface  of  the 


STONE  MOUNTAIN  MELON — This  new  melon  is 
becoming  more  popular  throughout  the  Souths  It  being 
an  outstanding  variety  among  the  round  watermelons. 
It  is  a  rich,  dark  green  in  color,  has  a  medium  rind,  and 
the  flesh  is  an  attractive  deep  red.  On  good  soil  melons 
will  grow  to  a  weight  averaging  40  to  80  pounds  to 
the  melon.  If  you  like  a  round  melon  and  one  with 
few  seeds  but  plenty  of  delicious  flesh  and  one  that 
grows  large  it  will  pay  you  to  try  Stone  Mountain.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  20c;  54  lb.,  50c;  1  lb.,  $1.50  postpaid. 

SELECTED  TOM  WATSON — This  is  an  extra  select¬ 
ed  stock  of  this  splendid  well-known  and  popular  melon. 
Seed  is  saved  only  from  specimen  made  as  near  uniform 
as  possible.  The  grower  will  no  doubt  appreciate  this, 
from  the  fact  that  this  stock  will  grow  larger  and  more 
regular  melons  than  the  ordinary  strain.  We  are  pleased 
to  offer  this  special  stock  this  season,  a§  we  are  sure 
you  will  be  highly  pleased  with  the  results.  Pkt.,  5c;  1 
oz.,  15c;  2  ozs.,  25c;  54  lb-,  40c;  1  lb.,  $1.00;  5  lbs., 
$4.50,  postpaid. 


— 

-*  ,  ,  - 


Tom  Watson 


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WATERMELONS,  Continued 


TOM  WATSON — Shape  long,  color  of  rind  dark  green, 
which  is  thin  but  very  firm,  making  it  a  fine  shipper. 
Flesh  is  bright  red,  firm  and  very  sweet ;  has  taken  the 
lead  over  all  other  shipping  melons.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz., 
10c;  2  ozs.,  15c;  M  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.,  85c;  5  lbs.,  $3.00, 
postpaid. 

IRISH  GREY”  WATERMELON— The  size  of  this 
melon  is  uniformly  large  and  it  closely  resembles  Kleck- 
ley’s  Sweet  except  the  color,  which  is  a  yellowish  gray. 
Flesh  is  very  sweet  and  firm,  without  hard  center,  bril¬ 
liant  sparkling  red.  Rind  almost  as  tough  as  a  citron, 
making  a  grand  shipper.  Earlier  than  Tom  Watson. 
Irish  Grey  has  instantly  met  with  universal  favor.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.,  15c;  2  ozs.,  25c;  %  lb.,  35c;  1  lb.,  $1.00;  5 
lbs.,  $4.00  postpaid  , 

ELECKLEY’S  SWEET — This  variety  ripens  early  and 
is  considered  by  many  the  sweetest,  juiciest  and  most 
delicious  of  all.  Specially  fine  for  the  home  garden. 
The  skin  is  dark  green,  faintly  striped.  Flesh  bright 
red  and  peculiarly  sweet,  rich,  crisp  and  of  pleasing 
flavor.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  15c;  lb.,  30c;  1 
lb.,  $1.00;  5  lbs.,  $3.75,  postpaid. 

PEERLESS — Fruit  medium  sized  and  oblong  in  shape, 
dark  green  rind,  flesh  bright  scarlet,  solid  crisp,  tender 
and  of  the  highest  flavor.  Vines  moderately  vigorous, 
hardy  and  productive.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  ^4  lb.,  30c; 
1  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


HALBERT  HONEY — The  melons  average  eighteen  to 
twenty  inches  long  and  are  full  or  bluntly  rounded  at 
both  ends  The  skin  is  a  dark,  glossy  green.  The  flesh 
is  a  beautiful  crimson,  the  rich  coloring  and  luscious 
quality  extending  to  the  thin  rind.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c; 
2  ozs.,  25c;  lb.,  40c;  1  lb.,  $1.00  postpaid. 

GEORGIA  RATTLESNAKE — The  old  standard  va¬ 
riety,  large,  oblong,  striped;  flesh  of  fine  quality.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  15c;  *4  lb.,  25c;  1  lb.,  85c;  5  lbs., 
$3.00,  postpaid. 

GOLDEN  HONEY — Flesh  bright  golden  yellow,  skin 
beautiful  green,  shaped  slightly  elongated.  No  melon  is 
as  sweet  and  delicious.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c;  2  ozs.,  20c; 
Vi  lb.,  35c;  1  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 

BLACK  DIAMOND — Immense  in  size,  the  common 
weight  of  this  melon  is  from  sixty  to  eighty  pounds. 
The  rind  hard  and  firm,  which  makes  it  superior  for  long 
distance  shipping.  In  shape  it  is  nearly  round.  Color 
solid  dark  green.  Flesh  deep  red  and  fine  quality.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  15c;  %  lb.,  25c;  1  lb.,  85c,  post¬ 
paid. 

SWEET  HEART — Popular  for  market.  Large  heavy 
fruits  of  oval  or  round  form ;  skin  very  pale  green,  with 
distinct  netted  lines  of  a  slightly  darker  shade. 
The  melons  bear  shipping  well.  The  solid  flesh 
is  a  deep  red.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  15c; 
*4  lb.,  25c;  1  lb.,  75c,  postpaid. 

HARRIS'  EARLIEST — Extra  early;  fruits 
large,  slightly  oval,  with  irregular,  mottled, 

broad  stripes  of  light  and  dark  green;  flesh 
bright  red,  sweet  and  tender  Seed  black.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  15c;  *4  lb.,  30c;  1  lb., 

$1.00,  postpaid. 

FLORIDA  FAVORITE- -The  seed  are  white, 
the  rind  is  a  light  green  with  mottled  stripes  of 
dark  green.  The  shape  is  long  and  the  melons 
average  30  pounds  in  weight.  It  is  not  adapted 
for  long  distance  shipping,  but  it  is  excellent 

for  the  home  market  trade.  The  edible 

qualities  are  excellent  and  this  kind  is 
quite  popular.  Edible  in  87  days.  Size 
16x10  inches.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  *4  lb., 
35c;  %  lb.,  50c;  1  lb.,  75c;  5  lbs.,  $3.50, 
postpaid. 

ALABAMA  SWEET — The  melons  are 
long  with  a  deep  green  rind,  irregularly 
striped  with  a  darker  shade  of  green.  The 
seeds  are  white  with  some  slightly  mottled 
and  with  dark  tips.  It  is  an  excellent  ship¬ 
ping  variety  with  a  very  tough,  elastic 
rind.  Average  weight  of  the  melons  is 
about  30  pounds.  A  widely  used,  very  de¬ 
sirable  kind.  Edible  in  90  days.  Size, 
16x10  inches.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  *4  lb., 
35c;  %  lb.,  60c;  1  lb.,  90c;  5  lbs.,  $3.75, 
postpaid. 


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One  ounce  will  sow  100  feet  of  drill;  6  pounds  will  plant  1  acre. 


A  deep,  rich  soil,  thoroughly  worked  is  best  for  this  crop.  For  large,  fancy 
onions,  sow  in  January  or  February,  In  hotbeds  or  trays.  As  soon  as  the 
weather  opens  and  the  sets  are  the  size  of  a  goose  quill  plant  in,  rows  12 
inches  apart  and  4  to  6  inches  between  the  onions.  For  main  crop,  sow  in 
the  open  ground  in  March  and  April  in  drills  12  inches  apart,  thinning  out 
afterwards  to  3  to  4  inches  apart. 

SOUTHPORT  RED  GLOBE — The  finest  type  and  most  popular  of 
the  red  onions.  The  bulbs  are  distinctly  globe-shaped,  with  small 
neck,  and  are  excellent  keepers;  color  a  deep  purplish  red.  Pkt.,  5c; 

1  oz.,  30c;  2  oz.,  50c;  54  lb.,  90c;  1  lb.,  $3.00,  postpaid. 

LARGE  RED  WETHERSFIELD — A  fine,  large,  rather  flat  sort, 
of  a  deep  purplish-red  color,  noted  for  its  productiveness  and  keeping 

qualities.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  30c;  2  oz.,  50c;  54  lb.,  90c;  1 
lb.,  $2.50  postpaid. 

RED  BERMUDA — In  shape  and  size,  also  in  flavor, 
exactly  like  Yellow  Bermuda,  different  only  in  color, 
which  is  pale  red.  Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz.,  40c;  2  oz,,  75c;  54 
lb.,  $1.00;  1  lb.,  $3.00,  postpaid. 

PRXZETAKER — One  of  the  largest  onions  grown  and 
the  mildest;  is  productive  and  a  sure  cropper;  bulbs  are 
globe-shaped  and  of  light  straw  color.  Pkt.,  5c ;  1  oz., 

30c;  2  oz.,  50c;  54  lb.,  90c;  1  lb.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 

YELLOW  GLOBE  DANVERS— Bulbs  medium  to  large 
size,  uniformly  globe  shaped;  skin  rich  coppery  yellow; 
flesh  creamy  white,  crisp  and  mild.  Pkt.y  5c;  oz.,  30c; 

2  oz.,  50c:  54  lb.,  90c;  1  lb.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 

SOUTHPORT  WHITE  GLOBE— One  of  the  best  of 
the  Globe  varieties.  Large  in  size,  fine  in  quality,  bring¬ 
ing  a  ready  sale  anywhere.  Color  a  silvery  white.  When 
sown  thick  they  can  be  used  for  green  or  bunch  onions. 

Our  strain  of  this  seed  is  of  a  fine  quality.  Pkt.,  5c;  1 
oz.,  50c;  2  oz.,  90c;  54  lb.,  $1.50;  1  lb.,  $4.50,  postpaid. 

CRYSTAL  WHITE  WAX-— Earliest  of  the  Bermuda 
varieties ;  makes  large  flat  onions  so  mild  and  sweet  that 
they  can  be  eaten  like  apples.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  40c; 

2  oz.,  75c;  54  lb.,  $1.40. 


Yellow  Glob© 
Danvers 


WHITE  SILVER  SKIN 

— This  is  a  superior  stock. 

Its  delicate,  mild  flavor, 
stately  form,  large,  hand¬ 
some  size,  pure  white  color 
make  it  a  most  wonderful 
variety  for  the  table,  the  y  f 

most  profitable  for  market  and  shipping.  Plants  are  of  an  extremely  thin 
neck  and  sure  to  ripen  early;  should  be  harvested  as  soon  as  ripened  and 
dried  in  the  shade  to  preserve  their  silvery  white  skin.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c; 
2  oz.,  50;  54  lb.,  90c;  1  lb.,  $3.00,  postpaid. 


ONION  SETS 


Plant  the  sets  four  inches  apart  in  rows  about  half  an  inch  deep  and 
one  foot  between  the  rows,  but  do  not  cover  the  sets  entirely.  This  applies 
to  all  varieties  except  the  Potato  Onion,  which  should  be  planted  in  rows 
15  inches  apart  and  9  inches  apart  in  rows  and  then  cover  with  about  one 
inch  of  soil.  All  varieties  can  be  set  out  in  the  fall  as  well  as  in  the 
spring.  Fall  plantings  of  onions  are  succeeding  very  well  in  the  South 
and  should  be  more  generally  practiced. 

WHITE  SILVERSKIN — 1  quart,  25c;  4  quarts,  85c,  postpaid. 

RED  WETHERSFIELD — 1  quart,  25c;  4  quarts,  85c,  postpaid. 
YELLOW  DANVERS — 1  quart,  25c;  4  quarts,  85c,  postpaid. 

WHITE  MULTIPLIER  SETS — 1  quart,  40c;  4  quarts,  $1.25,  postpaid. 


OKRA 


Early  Dwarf  Green 


1  ounce  to  100  foot  row;  about  8  pounds  to  acre. 

Extensively  grown  in  the  South,  and  should  be  better  known  as  it  is 
a  delicious  vegetable.  The  young  green  pods  make  a  healthful  and  delicious 
soup  and,  when  picked,  are  a  fine  salad.  Sow  after  the  weather  has  be¬ 
come  warm  in  rows  3  feet  apart,  2  feet  apart  in  the  rows.  Will  succeed 
in  any  good  garden  soil. 

WHITE  VELVET — Bears  round,  white,  smooth  pods,  unlike  other  va¬ 
rieties,  which  are  ridged  or  square-edged.  Pods  are  large  and  are  pro¬ 
duced  in  great  abundance.  The  market  gardeners’  favorite.  Pkt.,  5c; 

1  oz.,  10c;  2  oz.,  15c;  54  lb.,  25c:  1  lb.,  65c:  5  lbs.,  $2.85,  postpaid. 
PERKIN’S  MAMMOTH  LONG  POD — This  variety  is  about  three  feet 
high,  very  early  and  productive.  Pods  deep  green,  very  long,  slender, 
slightly  corrugated,  very  tender  and  of  good  quality.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c; 

2  oz.,  15c;  1  lb.,  65c;  5  lbs.,  $2.85,  postpaid. 

EARLY  DWARF  GREEN — Of  dwarf  growth  but  immensely  productive. 
The  pods  are  tender,  of  best  quality,  and  are  borne  throughout  the  season. 
Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  2  oz.,  15c;  54  lb.,  25c:  1  lb.,  65c;  5  lbs.,  $2.85, 
postpaid. 


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GARDEN  PEAS 


One  pound  to  125  foot  row;  one  acre  requires  about  100 
pounds. 


Peas  are  safe  to  sow  as  early  as  the  ground  can  be  worked. 
They  do  well  in  cool  weather.  Select  a  light,  not  too 

rich  soil,  or  they  will  run  to  vine  too  much.  Sow  double 
rows,  these  to  be  6  inches  apart  and  2Y2  to  3Yi  feet 
between  the  double  rows,  and  drop  the  peas  every  3  inches 
and  covering  2*4  inches. 

The  wrinkled  sorts  marked  (*)  are  more  sensitive  to  cold 
and  should  not  be  planted  as  early  as  the  smooth  sorts. 
-AMERICAN  WONDER — The  earliest  of  the  dwarf 
wrinkled  sorts;  vigorous  and  productive,  with  dark,  luxur¬ 
iant  foliage.  Vines  dwarf,  12  inches  high,  of  compact 

growth.  Pods  2  Yz  inches  long,  round,  appearing  almost 
square,  and  crowded  to  the  end  with  peas  of  excellent  qual¬ 
ity.  Pkt.,  10c;  Yz  lb.,  20c;  1  lb.,  40c;  2  lbs.,  70c;  5  lbs.. 
$1.60,  postpaid. 

ALASKA — This  is  the  earliest  of  all  small  podded  peas. 
Universally  used  for  first  planting;  the  vines  are  a  dis¬ 
tinctive  light  green,  and  from  2  to  3  feet  high.  Pods  are 
dark  green,  about  2  y2  inches  long,  straight  and  well  filled 
with  small,  smooth  blue-green  peas  of  excellent  flavor. 
This  pea  is  a  heavy  yielder  and  a  favorite  among  market 
gardeners.  Requires  about  60  days  to  mature.  Pkt.,  10c; 
Yz  lb.,  20c;  1  lb.,  40c;  2  lbs.,  70c;  5  lbs.,  $1.60,  postpaid. 
THE  AMEER  or  LARGE  ALASKA — Very  popular  with 
truckers  in  certain  sections  of  the  South.  The  peas  are 
smooth  and  therefore  can  be  planted  early  without  rotting. 
The  season  is  early,  2  to  3  days  later  than  Alaska, 
and  the  pods  are  almost  twice  as  large.  Pkt.,  10c; 
Yz  lb.,  20c;  1  lb.,  40c;  2  lbs.,  75c;  5  lbs.,  $1.65, 
postpaid. 

FIRST  AND  BEST — Earliest  and  most  even  strain 
of  white,  extra  early  peas ;  often  a  single  picking  will 
secure  entire  crop.  Pkt.,  10c;  Yz  lb.,  20c;  1  lb., 
40c;  2  lbs.,  70c;  5  lbs.,  $1.60,  postpaid. 
WORLD’S  RECORD— A  new  large  podded,  dwarf 
pea  of  unusual  merit.  It  deserves  great  popularity 
because  it  is  the  earliest  of  all  the  large  podded  sorts. 
It  is  really  an  improved  type  of  the  Gradus  but 
earlier,  more  dwarf,  true-to-type  and  tremendously 
productive.  Average  height  about  2  feet,  vines  mod¬ 
erately  stout,  medium  green;  pods  medium  green,  fully 
4  to  5  inchest  long,  fairly  broad,  pointed  and  well 
filled  with  seven  to  nine  very  large,  dark  green  peas 
of  exceptional  quality.  Pkt.,  10c;  x/2  lb.,  20c;  1  lb., 
40c;  2  lb.,  75c;  5  lb.,  $1.65,  postpaid. 


♦GRADUS  or  PROSPERITY  (Wrinkled) — This  is  the  ear¬ 
liest  large  podded  pea  in  cultivation.  The  peas  are  tender  and 
sweet,  of  extra  large  size  pods,  averaging  4  to  4*4  inches  long 
and  contain  from  eight  to  ten  peas  of  enormous  size  and  ex¬ 
cellent  quality.  Pkt.,  10c;  Yz  lb.,  20c;  1  lb.,  40c;  2  lbs.,  75c; 
5  lbs.,  $1.65,  postpaid. 

♦TELEPHONE — A  large  podded  pea  for  general  crop.  The 
vines  are  very  strong  in  growth  and  average  18  to  20  r>ods  per 
■talk ;  the  pods  are  of  large  size,  containing  6  to  7  peas  each, 
which  are  of  a  pale  green  color,  closely  packed  in  the  pod,  and 
of  a  most  delicious  flavor;  height  3%  feet.  Pkt.,  10c;  Yz  lb., 
20c;  1  lb.,  40c;  2  lbs.,  75c;  5  lbs.,  $1.65,  postpaid. 


•THOMAS  LAXTON  PEAS — Popular  early  market  sort. 
Pods  large,  deep  rich  green,  filled  from  end  to  end  with  plump 
peas.  Vines  grow  from  3  to  SYz  feet  high.  The  seed  is 
wrinkled,  so  don’t  plant  until  March.  Pkt.,  10c;  Yz  lb.,  20c; 
1  lb.,  40c;  2  lbs.,  75c;  5  lbs.,  $1.65,  postpaid. 


Champion  of  England 


MELTING  SUGAR  (Edible  Pods)— We  consider  this  the 
best  of  the  edible-podded  sorts,  in  which  the  pods  are  used  when 
half  grown  and  are  cooked  in  the  same  way  as  snap  beans.  The 
pods  of  Melting  Sugar  are  very  largo,  4  to  5Yz  inches  long, 
broad,  often  curved  or  twisted,  and  when  young  stringless,  very 
tender,  finely  flavored.  The  variety  we  offer,  sometimes  called 
Mammoth  Melting  Sugar,  is  rather  late  maturing,  very  prolific, 
strong  growing,  about  four  to  five  feet  high,  with  large  light 
colored  foliage.  Pkt.,  15c;  Yi  lb.,  25c;  1  lb.,  50c;  2  lbs.,  90c; 
5  lbs.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 

♦LAXTONIAN  Largest  podded  variety  of  extra  earlies;  18 
inches  high;  quality  equaling  the  Gradus.  Pkt.,  10c;  *4  lb., 
20c;  1  lb.,  40c;  2  lbs.,  75c;  5  lbs.,  $1.65,  postpaid. 

LARGE  WHITE  MARROWFAT  (Not  Wrinkled) — Tall, 
vigorous  growing,  prolific;  pods  large,  good  quality.  Pkt.,  10c; 
Yz  lb.,  20c;  1  lb.,  35c;  2  lbs.,  65c;  5  lbs.,  $1.50,  postpaid. 
•CHAMPION  OF  ENGLAND — Vines  4  to  5  feet  high,  foliage 
medium  green;  pods  broad  and  nearly  straight,  3  inches  long. 
Pkt.,  10c;  Yz  lb.,  20c;  1  lb.,  40c;  2  lbs:,  70c;  5  lbs.,  $1.60, 
postpaid. 


American  Wonder 


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QUALITY  PEPPERS  0ne  oun10o"Unuu~ about 


Sow  in  hotbed  in  March  and  trans¬ 
plant  to  the  open  ground  as  soon  as 
the  weather  is  warm  and  settled.  Set 
in  3 -foot  rows  and  about  2  feet  apart. 
Cultivate  well  and  keep  free  from 
weeds. 


CRIMSON  GIANT — An  early  matur¬ 
ing  large  sized  sweet  pepper,  similar 
in  shape  to  Chinese  Giant,  but  much 
longer  and  flesh  thicker.  It  is  excep¬ 
tionally  mild  and  very  prolific;  earlier 
than  the  Chinese  Giant.  PktM  5c;  % 
oz.,  30c;  1  oz.,  50c;  2  ozs.,  85c;  % 
lb.,  $1.50;  1  lb.,  $5.50,  postpaid. 


TABASCO — Very  pungent  and  strong.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
50c;  2  ozs.,  90c;  *4  lb.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 

BIRD’S  EVE  or  CREOLE — Very  hot;  used  for  pep¬ 
per  vinegar.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c;  2  ozs.,  90c;  x/i  lb., 
$1.75,  postpaid. 

PARSLEY 


RUBY  KING — A  large  sort,  4J4  to  6  inches  long,  and 
S1/^  to  4  inches  thick.  Color  a  ruby  red  at  maturity; 
excellent  quality.  Among  the  best  sorts  for  pickling. 
Used  for  stuffing.  Pkt.,  5c;  x/2  oz.,  20c;  1  oz.,  35c; 
2  ozs.,  50c;  *4  lb.,  90c;  1  lb.,  $3.50,  postpaid. 


Ruby  King 


BELL  or  BULL  NOSE— The  plants 
are  vigorous,  about  two  feet  high,  com¬ 
pact  and  very  productive,  ripening  their 
crop  uniformly  and  early.  The  fruits 
are  large,  with  thick,  mild  flesh  of  ex¬ 
cellent  quality  for  use  in  salads  and 
mangoes  or  in  stuffed  peppers.  The 
color  is  deep  green  when  fruit  is 
young,  bright  crimson  when  ripe.  Pkt., 
5c;  x/2  oz.,  20c;  1  oz.,  35c;  2  oz.,  50c 
1  lb.,  $3.50,  postpaid. 


CHINESE  GIANT — Plant  dwarf,  fruit  of  mammoth 
size,  very  broad  but  rather  short.  It  is  very  late  and  a 
rather  shy  yielder.  Popular  on  account  of  its  large  size 
and  mild  flavor.  Pkt.,  5c;  x/2  oz.,  25c;  1  oz.,  45c;  2  oz., 
80c;  J4  lb.,  $1.50;  1  lb.,  $5.00,  postpaid. 


PIMENTO  or  PERFECTION 

— This  is  the  sweetest  pepper 
grown,  as  it  does  not  contain 
the  slightest  trace  of  fieryness. 

The  plants  are  extremely  pro¬ 
ductive,  and  peppers  are  me¬ 
dium  in  size  and  of  a  shape 
which  is  desirable  for  filling, 
and  When  prepared  ill  this  man¬ 
ner  they  are  delicious.  It  may 
be  used  in  preparing  salads 
and  for  flavoring,  in  which 
case  it  will  add  a  fresh  and 
delightful  flavor.  The  flesh  is 
quite  thick  and  the  pepper  may 
be  scalded  for  peeling  the  skin 
off.  When  fully  ripe  the  pep¬ 
pers  are  of  a  brilliant  red 
color  and  very  attractive.  Pkt., 

5c;  %  oz.,  15c;  1  oz.,  25c;  2 
lb.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 

LONG  RED  CAYENNE — The  well-known  favorite  hot 
pepper;  fruits  conical-shaped  3  to  4  inches  long  of  bright 
red  color,  and  are  borne  in  great  profusion.  Very  pro¬ 
lific  for  so  large  a  pepper.  Matures  in  about  125  days. 
Pkt.,  5c;  x/2  oz.,  25c;  1  oz.,  35c;  2  ozs.,  60c;  *4  lb., 
$1.00;  1  lb.,  $3.50,  postpaid. 


One  ounce  will  sow  150  feet  of  drill 


PARSNIPS 


LARGE  DOUBLE  CURLED— This  is  an  excellent 
variety,  dwarf  in  habit;  grows  very  compactly  and 
stands  the  winter  better  than  the  plain.  Leaves  crimped 
or  curled  and  used  principally 
as  a  garnish  for  the  table. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  15c; 
14  lb.,  25c;  1  lb.,  75c;  5  lbs., 
$3.50,  postpaid. 


PLAIN  or  SINGLE— Dark 
color;  very  hardy;  much  used 
for  flavoring.  The  leaves  are 
plain  or  smooth.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
10c;  2  ozs.,  15c;  %  lb.,  30c; 
1  lb.,  90c,  postpaid. 


One  ounce  will  sow  200 


feet  of  drill;  5  pounds 
required  for  one  acre. 

Like  all  root  crops,  they  do  best  on  a  deep,  rich, 
sandy  soil,  but  will  make  good  roots  on  any  soil  that  is 
deep  and  mellow.  In  drills  2  to  2^  feet  apart;  cover 
with  x/2  inch  soil  and  press  the  seed  down  firmly.  Thin 
the  plants  to  5  or  6  to  the  foot;  cultivate  frequently 
during  the  summer  to  insure  rapid  growth.  In  fall  the 
roots  may  be  taken  up  and  stored  in  root  cellars  or  pits 
for  winter  use. 


RED  CHILI — Small  and  very  pungent,  used  for  chili 
sauces.  Pkt.,  10c:  %  oz.,  35c;  1  oz.,  50c;  2  oz.,  90c; 
14  lb.,  $1.-75,  postpaid. 


SUGAR  or  HOLLOW  CROWN— Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  2 
oz.,  25c;  x/i  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


Parsnips 


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PUMPKINS 

One  ounce  will  plant  about  25  hills,  5  pounds 
to  the  acre. 

The  pumpkin  under  good  care  bears  abundantly,  and 
furnishes  a  great  amount  of  palatable  food  for  cows, 
pigs,  etc.  Several  of  the  finest  flesh  varieties  are  also 
used  for  culinary  purposes.  They  may  be  grown  as 
a  field  crop.  Plant  in  hills  8  feet  apart  each  way,  and 
any  time  after  the  first  of  May.  Avoid  planting  near 
other  vine  crops,  as  they  will  hybridize,  and  damage 
that  crop. 

KENTUCKY  FIELD — A  very  popular  Southern  sort,  large 
and  flattened.  A  wonderful  keeper.  A  good  stock  variety;  also 
a  valuable  eating  and  pie  sort  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  2  oz.,  15c; 
%  lb.,  20c;  1  lb.,  50c;  5  lbs.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 

STEEPED  CUSHAW — This  pumpkin  is  of  the  crookneck  type 
with  mottled  green  and  white  stripes.  The  neck  is  rather  small. 
Fruit  often  attains  a  weight  of  15  pounds;  flesh  is  yellow,  very 
solid  and  fine-grained.  An  excellent  variety  for  culinary  pur¬ 
poses.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c;  2  oz.,  25c;  *4  lb.,  40c; 

1  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

KING  OF  MAMMOTH — Giant  among  pumpkins;  speci¬ 
mens  have  been  grown  to  weigh  250  pounds  and  reaching 

2  feet  or  more  in  diameter.  Fruits  are  almost  round,  skin 
orange-colored  and  slightly  rough.  Flesh  deep  and  yel¬ 
low,  quality  excellent.  A  fine  variety  to  plant  where  only 
a  few  hills  are  wanted.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c;  2  oz.,  25c; 

M  lb.,  50c;  1  lb.,  $1.50,  postpaid. 


King  of  Mammoth 


TENNESSEE  SWEET  POTATO — Gf  medium  size, 
creamy  white,  with  light  green  stripes  and 
fine  grained  brittle  flesh.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 

15c;  2  oz.,  25c;  *4  lb.,  35c;  1  lb.,  $1.25, 
parcel  post  paid. 

JAPANESE  PIE  —  Shaped 
somewhat  like  the  Cushaws 
and  grows  to  a  large  size; 
skin  deep  green  with  dark 
stripes  and  rough  ridges  on 
the  neck ;  flesh  deep  yellow 
and  of  the  highest  quality; 
seeds  sculptured  like  Chinese 
letters.  This  is  one  of  the 
best  varieties  to  plant  for 
home  use.  Pkt.,  5c ;  1  oz., 

15c;  2  oz.,  25c;  %  lb.,  40c; 

1  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 


Nancy  Hall  Sweet  Potatoes 


See  Pages  65  and  66 
for  quantity  prices 
on  all  garden  and 
field  seeds. 


Irish 


SEED  POTATOES 

One  peck  will  plant  125  feet  of  row;  8  to 
10  bushels  will  plant  1  acre. 

The  land  should  be  gotten  into  fine  mellow  condition. 
Mark  it  off  into  rows  three  feet  apart  and  then  run 
a  furrower  along  so  as  to  make  a  furrow  about  four 
inches  deep.  Apply  Truck  Fertilizer  along  this 
furrow  with  a  distributor  or  by  hand.  The  fur- 
rower  should  be  run  along  2\'2  inches  deep,  after 
the  fertilizer  is  applied,  to  mix  it  with  the  soil. 
Drop  the  seed  15  inches  apart  and  cover  with  a 
cultivator  arranged  to  throw  the  earth  back  into 
the  furrow.  Cultivate  frequently  after  the  pota¬ 
toes  come  up,  and  do  not 
“hill  up”  more  than  just 
enough  to  cover  the  potatoes 
which  form  near  the  surface. 
If  there  is  danger  of  frost 
soon  after  the  potatoes  come 
up,  they  may  be  covered  with 
earth  without  injuring  them 
at  all. 

EARLY  RED  TRIUMPH — 

Extremely  prolific  and  extra 
early,  the  color  a  beautiful 
light  red;  medium  size. 
Growth  very  uniform,  nearly  round.  Flesh  white;  mealy  when  cooked.  Eyes  slightly 
depressed,  skin  smooth.  Its  beauty,  quality,  extreme  earliness  and  great  produc¬ 
tiveness  make  it  very  profitable. 

IRISH  COBBLER — This  is  one  of  the  most  reliable  and  is  fast  becoming  one  of 

the  most  popular  of  the  early  varieties  for  a  white  skin  potato  in  the  South.  It  is 

of  a  handsome  cream-white  color  and  of  excellent  quality,  making  it  most  desirable 
for  the  best  trade.  It  is  a  vigorous  grower,  ripens  uniformly  and  is  a  good  keeper. 
In  fact  it  is  one  of  the  best  all-around  early  potatoes  now  on  the  market. 

EARLY  OHIO— This  is  one  of  the  standard  varieties,  and  is  credited  with  being 

the  very  earliest  potato  on  the  market.  It  matures 
a  week  earlier  than  the  Early  Rose.  The  tubers  aver¬ 
age  large  in  size,  are  oval,  oblong  and  round  at  seed 
end.  A  fine  yielder,  but  does  best  for  planting  in 
loamy  or  stiff  soils.  #  Irish  Cobbler  seems  to  do  best 
in  light  or  sandy  soils. 

LOOKOUT  MOUNTAIN — Very  prolific,  late;  long 
keeping  variety,  for  planting  in  June  and  July:  grows 
large  tubers,  pure  white;  smooth,  of  good  quality. 
No  other  variety  stands  our  hot  climate  as  well.  We 
book  orders  now  for  shipment  in  June.  Prices  on 
application. 

For  Prices  on  Irish  Potatoes  See  Prices,  Page  65 

SEED  SWEET  POTATOES 

All  Sweet  Potatoes  will  be  shipped 
about  the  middle  of  March.  The  weather 
before  that  time  is  entirely  too  cold  to 
ship.  We  ship  in  good  condition,  and  do 
all  in  our  power  to  get  them  to  you  in 
good  order.  Sweet  Potatoes  are  poor  ship¬ 
pers.  Our  responsibility  ceases  upon  our 
delivery  to  the  railroad  company.  We 
will  not  be  responsible  for  delays  or  dam¬ 
aged  conditions  on  arrival. 

NANCY  HALL — Skin  yellow,  meat  is 
clear  amber  and  6weet  as  honey. 

PORTO  RICO  YAM— Skin  golden; 
meat  deep  orange  yellow;  tubers  long. 


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R.ADISHES 

One  ounce  of  seed  will  sow  100  feet  of 


TRENCH  BREAKFAST — A  quick-growing,  small, 
olive-shaped  radish,  about  three  and  one-half  inches  long 
by  five-eighths  to  three-fourths  of  an  inch  in  diameter 
when  fully  grown.  The  color  is  a  beautiful  deep  rose- 
scarlet  except  a  little  clear  white  about  the  tip.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  20c;  rA  lb.,  BOc;  1  lb.,  90c;  5  lbs., 
$4.00,  postpaid. 

EARLY  SCARLET  TUR¬ 
NIP,  WHITE  TIPPED — 

One  of  the  handsomest  of  the 
turnip  radishes,  and  a  great 
favorite.  Color  very  deep 
scarlet  with  a  distinct  white 
tip;  flesh  white.  Pkt.,  5c;  1 
oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  15c;  %  lb., 

25c;  1  lb.,  80c;  5  lbs.,  $3.50, 
postpaid. 

CHINA  ROSE  WINTER— 

One  of  the  very  best  for  fall 
and  winter  use,  bright  rose 
color,  flesh  white  and  firm, 
superior  quality.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz. 

10c;  2  ozs.,  20c;  XA  lb.,  30c; 

1  lb.,  90c;  postpaid. 

ROUND  BLACK  SPAN¬ 
ISH  W  I  N  T  E  R — Large 
black-skinned  radish.  Pkt., 

5c;  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  20c;  % 
lb.,  30c;  1  lb.,  90c,  postpaid. 

LONG  BLACK  SPANISH 
WINTER — Like  the  above, 
but  the  roots  are  longer  and 
somewhat  milder  in  flavor. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs., 

20c;  *4  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.,  90c, 
postpaid. 

WHITE  ICICLE — One  of 

the  best  early  long,  white 
sorts,  suitable  either  for  forc¬ 
ing  or  growing  outside.  Roots 
somewhat  shorter  and  tops 
smaller  than  White  Vienna. 

Very  crisp  and  tender  and  of 
a  beautiful  waxy  white  color. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  20c; 
postpaid. 


French  Breakfast 

LONG  SCARLET  SHORT  TOP — The  best  of  the  long 
red  radishes.  It  is  very  early,  of  good  size,  fine  quality; 
most  largely  planted  of  all  long  red  radishes.  Pkt.,  5c; 
1  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  20c;  XA  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.,  90c;  5  lbs., 
.75,  postpaid. 

COOPER’S  SPARKLER,  WHITE 
TIFFED — A  comparatively  new  vari¬ 
ety.  Globular  in  shape,  rosy  carmine, 
with  white  tip.  Solid  and  crisp;  very 
short  top.  This  is  a  splendid  variety 
and  very  popular  on  many  markets. 

Pkt..  5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs., 
20c;  14  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.,  90c; 
5  lbs.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 

EARLY  WHITE  TUR 

NIP  —  A  turnip-shaped 
white  radish.  Its  color  is 
pure  white,  almost  crystal, 
so  clear  and  transparent. 
Its  quality  is  excellent.  It 
is  of  a  turnip  shape,  has  a 
short  top,  is  very  rapid 
growing.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz., 

10c;  2  ozs.,  20c;  XA  lb., 
30c;  1  lb.,  90c,  postpaid. 


Early  Scarlet  Tipped 
14  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.,  90c, 


HORSE  RADISH 

Grown  from  pieces 
(  of  the  root.  For  field 
culture  set  in  rows  2%  feet 
apart  and  about  18  inches 
apart  in  row.  Set  roots 
vertically,  small  end  down, 
and  the  top  of  the  root  1  to 
3  inches  below  the  surface 
of  the  ground.  Doz.,  50c; 
per  100,  $2.75;  postpaid.  By 
express,  doz.,  40c;  100  for 
$2.50. 


drill,  10  or  12  pounds  to  the  acre. 


Sow  in  January  or  February  in  hotbeds,  and 
they  must  have  plenty  of  ventilation  and  mois¬ 
ture.  Out  of  doors,  sow  from  March  to  Sep¬ 
tember.  Radishes  must  be  grown  quickly  to 
be  tender  and  crisp,  and  quick  growth  requires 
rich  soil  and  plenty  of  moisture. 


EARLY  SCARLET  TURNIP— A  round,  red, 
turnip  shaped  radish  with  small  tops  of  very 
quick  growth,  deserving  general  cultivation  on 
account  of  its  rich,  scarlet-red  color,  almost 
crimson,  and  its  white,  crisp,  tender  flesh;  the 
roots  often  grow  one  inch  long  by  one  and  one- 
eighth  inches  in  diameter  before  becoming  pithy. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  20c;  *4  lb.,  30c;  1 
lb.,  90c;  5  lbs.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 


White  Icicle 


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SPINACH 

One  ounce  to  100  ft.  row;  10  to  12 
pounds  per  acre. 


Bloomsdale  Savoy  Leaved 


One  ounce  to  100  feet  row; 

8  pounds  to  acre. 

Requires  a  long  season  and  a 
deep,  rich  soil.  Sow  in  rows  21/£ 
feet  apart  and  thin  to  6  inches 
between  plants  in  row.  Cover 
seed  three-fourths  inch.  Salsify 
is  hardy  and  will  stand  severe 
freezing  without  injury.  Pre¬ 
pared  and  handled  the  same  as 
parsnip.  Every  garden  should 
have  some  Salsify. 

MAMMOTH  SANDWICH  ISLAND 

—This  variety  is  large  and  strong, 
growing  with  long  smooth,  white,  tapering  roots  and  is  less 
liable  to  branch  than  other  sorts.  Fine  for  the  home  garden. 
Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.  20c;  2  oz.,  35c;  %  lb.,  65c;  1  lb.,  $2.25, 
postpaid. 


Luculus  Swiss  Chard 


FIELD  SEEDS 

We  are  at  all  times  pleased  to  quote 
with  samples  delivered  prices  on  all 
kinds  of  field  seeds  in  any  quantity. 


Requires  a  very  rich  loose,  moist 
soil.  Spade  or  plow  under  well  rotted 
manure  in  the  fall.  For  spring  cul¬ 
ture  the  rows  should  be  12  to  18  in¬ 
ches  apart  and  thin  to  about  six  in¬ 
ches  between  plants.  Spinach  can  be 
sown  in  the  fall  for  early  spring 
use.  Cover  seed-bed  with  straw, 
leaves,  etc. 

BLOOMSDALE  SAVOY  LEAVED — A 

valuable  variety  with  wrinkled  leaves,  re¬ 
sembling  the  Savoy  Cabbage.  It  is  very 
hardy  and  prolific.  The  most  popular  sort. 

Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  2J  ozs.,  15c;  x/±  lb., 

20c;  1  lb.,  50c;  5  lbs.,  $2.25,  postpaid. 

VICTORIA — A  popular  variety  with  large 
dark  green  and  very  thick  leaves  of  fine 
quality;  usually  blunt  or  rounded  at  the 
ends.  About  as  early  as  any  and  remain¬ 
ing  fit  for  use  a  long  time.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  2 
ozs.,  15c;  XA  lb*.  30c;  1  lb.,  60c,  postpaid, 
BROAD-LEAVED  FLANDERS — One  of  the  most 
vigorous  and  strong  growing  varieties.  The  leaves  are 
nearly  round,  uniformly  deep  green,  quite  thick  and 
slightly  crimped  in  the  center.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  10c; 
2  ozs.,  15c;  XA  lb.,  20c;  1  lb.,  50c,.  postpaid. 

NEW  ZEALAND — This  is  a  plant  of  a  different 
genus ;  entirely  distinct  from  the  common  Spinach.  It 
grows  4  to  5  feet  high,  thrives  during  the  hot  weath¬ 
er;  can  be  cut  nearly  all  summer.  Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz., 
15c;  2  ozs.,  25c;  J4  lb.,  40c;  1  lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


SWISS  CHARD  OR  SPINACH 
BEET 


One  ounce  to  100  feet  row. 


Swiss  Chard  requires  a  rich  soil  and 
should  be  planted  early.  Sow  in  rows  18  in¬ 
ches  apart,  about  1  inch  deep  and  thin  the 
plants  to  4  to  6  inches  in  the  row.  Swiss 
Chard  does  not  produce  an  edible  root  like 
the  regular  garden  beet,  but  is  highly  es¬ 
teemed  for  the  broad,  wide  leaf  stalks  and 
midribs,  which  are  cooked  and  served  in  the 


same  manner  as  asparagus, 
making  a  most  delicious  veget¬ 
able.  The  leaves  are  also  cooked 
like  Spinach  and  considered 
equally  palatable.  Two  distinct 
dishes  may  thus  be  grown  from 
one  plant  at  the  same  time, 
should  be  in  every  home  garden. 

LUCULUS — A  new  variety,  stalks 
as  thick  and  broad  as  rhubarb  and 
leaves  light  green,  much  crumpled 
and  curled.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  2 
ozs.,  20c;  lb.,  30c;  1  lb.*  $1.00; 
5  lbs.,  $4.50,  postpaid. 


SALSIFY 

OR  VEGETABLE 
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Hubbard 


SORRELL 

A  hardy  plant — grown  for  its  leaves, 
which  are  used  as  boiling  “greens”  or  salad, 
also  for  making  soup.  Seed  should  be  sown 
thinly,  in  drills,  early  in  spring.  When  well 
started,  thin  to  stand  4  to  6  inches  apart  in 
the  row.  The  leaves  can  be 
gathered  for  use  at  any 
time  after  the  plants  are 
well  started  in  growth,  and 
the  roots  will  continue  to 
produce  a  further  supply. 

LARGE  LEAVED  FRENCH— 

Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz.,  35c;  2  oz., 

60c. 


SQUASH 

One  ounce  for  50  hills.  About  4  pounds  to 
an  acre. 

Squash  does  best  in  a  good,  rich 
soil.  Sow  in  hills  4  to  5  feet  apart 
for  summer  squash.  Sow  8  or  10 
seeds  in  a  hill,  thinning  to  the  five 
strongest  plants.  Winter  varieties 
need  6  to  8  feet  between  hills. 
EARLY  WHITE  BUSH— An  early  round 
flat  squash;  color  clear  white;  handsomely 
scalloped;  sometimes  called  “Patty  Pan.’’ 
Is  one  of  the  best  early  summer  squashes. 
Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c;  2  oz.,  25c;  yi  lb., 
40c;  1  lb.,  $1.25;  5  lbs.,  $5.50,  postpaid. 
BOSTON  MARROW — A  very  productive  fall  or  winter 
variety  of  medium  size,  oval  shape  and  thin  skin,  used 
largely  for  canning  and  for  pies.  Fruits  are  bright  orange 
with  a  light  shading  of  cream.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c;  2  oz., 
25c;  %  lb.,  40c;  1  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

HUBBARD — An  old  favorite;  shell  a  very  dark  green, 
smooth  and  exceedingly  hard.  Flesh  deep  orange  color  and 
very  thick;  splendid  for  baking  pies.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c; 
2  ozs.,  25c;  %  lb.,  40c;  1  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

ITALIAN  VEGETABLE  MARROW— An  English  vari¬ 
ety  for  summer  and  fall  use. 
Produces  large  oblong  fruit,  dark 
green  at  first,  but  becomes  marb¬ 
led  with  yellow  as  it  matures. 
Grows  about  9  inches  long;  the 
flesh  is  white  and  the  shell  pale 
yellow.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  20c;  2 
ozs.,  30c;  *4  lb.,  50c;  1  lb., 

$1.50,  postpaid. 

YELLOW  SUMMER  CROOK- 
NECK — A  standard,  early  and 
productive  summer  sort ;  skin 
bright  yellow,  much  warted;  fruit 
about  1  foot  long.  Pkt.,  5c;  1 
oz.,  15c;  2  ozs.,  25c;  %  lb.,  40c; 
1  lb.,  $1.25;  5  lbs.,  $5.50,  post¬ 
paid. 

GOLDEN  CUSTARD — This  is 
a  flattened,  scalloped  bush 
squash  of  the  largest  size.  Flesh 
is  pale  yellow  and  of  very  fine 
flavor.  Except  for  color,  this 
squash  is  identical  with  the 
Mammoth  White  Bush.  This  is 
a  splendid  yellow  variety  to 
plant.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c;  2  ozs 
25c;  %  lb.,  40c;  1  lb.,  $1.25, 
postpaid. 


RHUBARB 

Rhubarb  roots  for  setting 
out  can  be  easily  grown 
ffom  seed  in  a  single  seas¬ 
on.  The  seed  should  be  sown 
in  shallow  drill  or  seed  bed 
in  the  spring,  using  1  ounce 
to  125  feet  of  drill.  When 
Well  started,  thin  to  stand 
10  to  12  inches  apart.  Cul¬ 
tivate  well.  The  stalks 
should  not  be  cut  before 
the  third  year.  For  immediate 


Connecticut  Seed  Leaf  Tobacco 
use  order  roots 


which  come  into  use  at  once. 

Rhubarb  succeeds  best  in  deep,  somewhat  retentive  soil 
and  the  richer  this!  is  and  the  deeper  it  is  stirred,  the  bet¬ 
ter.  Sow  in  drills  an  inch  deep  and  thin  out  the  plants 
to,  six  inches  apart.  In  the  fall  transplant  into  very  highly 
nianured  and  deeply  stirred  soil,  setting*  them  four  to  six 
feet  apart  each  way  and  give  a  dressing  of  coarse  manure 
every  spring. 

VICTORIA  SEED — The  most  popular  variety.  Pkt.,  5c;  1 
oz;,  30c,  postpaid. 


TOBACCO 

The  seeds  are  sown  in  the  spring.  When  these 
plants  are  almost  6  inches  high,  set  out,  2  feet  apart, 
in  drills,  with  rows  3  feet  apart  One  ounce  of  seed 
will  make  enough  plants  to  set  out  three  acres. 
HAVANA — Grown  largely  for  wrappers  of  cigars. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c,  postpaid. 


RHUBARB  ROOTS— We  can  supply  fine  roots  of  above 
v, gaiety,  1-year  roots  each  20c.  doz.,  $1.75;  2-year  roots, 
e$9fy,  40c;  dozen,  $3.00  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  1-year  roots, 
each,  15c;  dozen,  $1.25;  2-year  roots,  each  35c;  doz.,  $2.50. 


CONNECTICUT  SEED  LEAF— An  early  variety 
for  smoking  and  chewing.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c,  postpaid. 

IMPROVED  WHITE  BURLEY— Fine  for  both 
chewing  and  smoking  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c,  postpaid. 


Rhubarb 


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New  Stone 


TOMATOES 

ONE  OUNCE  POE  ABOUT  2,000  PLANTS 


LOUISIANA  PINK — Wilt  Resistant — Cross  between 
Purple  Acme  and  Earliana,  developed  by  the  Louisiana 
Experiment  Station.  It  seems  to  have  characteristics 
of  both  parents,  and  is  a  very  heavy  bearer  of  uniform 
smooth,  pink,  medium  sized  fruits.  Skin  is  medium  thick 
and  flesh  is  firm;  seed  cavity  small  with  few  seeds. 
Medium  early  in  ripening  and  especially  resistant  to  wilt. 
It  is  claimed  to  produce  more  on  Louisiana  wilt  infested 
lands  than  any  other  variety  of  wilt  resistant  Tomato. 
This  new  variety  is  already  in  great  demand  in  the 
South.  It  was  selected  for  10  years  by  the  Louisiana 
Station  for  rust  resistant  before  allowed  for  sale.  Packet, 
10c;  oz.,  35c;  Oz.,  60c;  *4  lb.,  $2.00;  Lb.,  $7.50. 


PONDEROSA  (Purple) — An  exceptionally  large,  pur¬ 
ple-fruited  tomato,  and  for  the  home  use  of  the  best; 
fruits  very  solid,  with  few  seeds.  We  have  a  very  much 
improved  stock  of  this  variety  which  lacks  considerable 
of  the  roughness  and  tendency  to  split  which  it  form¬ 
erly  possessed.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  40c;  2  ozs.,  75c;  lb., 
$1.25;  1  lb. ,  $4.50,  postpaid. 


NEW  STONE  (Deep  Red) — The  standard  and  general 
favorite  with  truckers  and  canners ;  always  dependable, 
very  vigorous  and  productive;  fruits  round,  large,  solid, 
smooth  and  deep  red  in  color.  The  most  popular  of  the 
late  or  main  crop  sorts.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  25c; 
2  ozs.,  40c;  %  lb.,  75c;  1  lb.,  $2.50,  post 
paid. 


NORTON  (Wilt-Resistant) — This  variety 
was  selected  from  the  famous  Stone,  produc¬ 
ing  a  heavy  yield  of  large,  smooth,  solid,  red 
fruit  which  ripens  medium  early.  It  is  some¬ 
what  larger  than  the  Stone,  and  is  highly 
recommended  because  of  its  wilt-resistant 
features.  The  havoc  wrought  by  wilt  in  to¬ 
matoes  is  serious,  and  if  you  have  been  dis¬ 
appointed  in  growing  tomatoes  because  of 
this  disease,  you  will  be  interested  in  this 
hardy,  wilt-resistant  sort.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
50c;  \i  lb.,  $1.50;  lb.,  $5.50,  postpaid. 
RED  FIELD  BEAUTY — The  fruits  in  clus¬ 
ters  of  three  to  five  and  are  as  regular  in 
shape  and  size  as  it  is  possible  to  produce. 
The  color  is  its  leading  attribute,  being  a 
glossy  red.  Skin  tough,  flesh  solid.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  25c;  %  lb.,  90c;  lb.,  $3.00. 
DWARF  STONE  (Deep  Scarlet)— Pkt.. 
10c;  1  oz.,  40c;  2  ozs.,  75c;  *4  lb.,  $1.25, 
postpaid. 


DWARF  PONDEROSA  (Purple)— Pkt., 
10c;  1  oz.,  60c;  2  ozs.,  $1.00;  *4  lb.,  $1.50, 
postpaid. 


YELLOW  PEAR — Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz.,  50c, 
postpaid. 


RED  PEAR — Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz.,  50c,  post¬ 
paid. 


Ponderosa 


Sow  inside  in  boxes  or  in  hotbeds  where  the 
temperature  is  about  65  degrees.  Transplant  when 
3  in.  high  to  3x3  in.  each  way.  Transplanting  will 
make  an  abundance  of  fibrous  roots  and  also  stocky 
plants.  Plant  outdoors  when  all  danger  of  frost  is 
past  in  rows  4  feet  apart  and  3  feet  apart  in  row. 
Sunny  exposure  and  fairly  rich  soil  is  best.  Trim 
off  part  of  foliage  to  expose  tomato  to  the  sun. 


GULF  STATE  MARKET— Gulf  State  Market  is 
earlier  than  any  other  purple  tomato;  the  vines  are 
exceptionally  robust.  This  makes  it  less  susceptible 
to  blight  than  other  varieties,  with  the  probability 
of  a  perfect  stand  and  perfect  yield  when  weather 
conditions  are  favorable.  Our  tests  this  past  season 
were  very  satisfactory  in  this  respect.  However,  in  some 
sections,  in  extreme  drouth  it  showed  a  little  wilt,  but  in 
our  opinion  Gulf  State  Market  is  about  75  per  cent 
wilt  resistant.  It  grows  low  and  close  together,  permit¬ 
ting  the  tops  to  be  trimmed  to  advantage;  fruit  is  al¬ 
most  true  globe  shape,  entirely  free  from  cracks,  blem¬ 
ishes  about  the  blossom  end;  fruit  on  the  same  cluster 
ripens  unifdrmly,  making  it  an  economical  variety  to 
pick.  Pkt.,  10c;  %  oz.,  25c;  1  oz.,  40c;  2  ozs.,  75c; 
lb.,  $1.25;  1  lb.,  $4.00,  postpaid. 


LIVINGSTON’S  GLOBE  (Pink) — A  variety  of  al¬ 
most  perfect  shape.  Medium  size  and  purplish-pink 
Used  very  largely  for  greenhouse  planting;  also  grown 
extensively  in  the  South  for  shipping  to  Northern  mark¬ 
ets.  It  is  early,  productive,  of  very  fine  flavor,  and  firm 
and  solid.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  40c;  2  ozs.,  75c;  *£  lb.,  $1.25; 
1  lb.,  $4.50,  postpaid. 


JUNE  PINK — In  habit  of  growth,  productiveness  and 
size  of  fruit,  identical  with  Earliana,  differing  only  in 
having  purple  fruit ;  the  best  extra  early  purple  or  pink 
fruited  variety.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  35c;  2  ozs.,  65c;  *4 

lb.,  $1.25;  1  lb.,  $4.50,  postpaid. 


EARLIANA  (Bright  Scarlet) — The  earliest  and  best  of 
the  very  early  tomatoes ;  very  productive  for  an  early 
sort;  fruits  are  of  fair  size,  round,  very  smooth  and  solid, 
and  produced  in  clusters  in  center  of  the  plant;  color 
bright  scarlet.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  25c;  2  ozs.,  45c;  % 
lb.,  86c;  1  lb.,  $2.75,  postpaid. 

EARLY  DETROIT  (Purple) — This  splendid  variety 
is  the  largest  and  best  of  the  early  purplish  pink  toma¬ 
toes.  The  fruits  are  very  smooth,  uniform  in  size,  nearly 
globe  shaped,  firm  and  of  excellent  quality.  Early  De¬ 
troit  is  most  valuable  as  a  shipping  variety,  as  well  as 
for  home  or  market  use.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  40c;  2  oz.,  60c; 
*4  lb.,  90c;  1  lb.,  $3.00,  postpaid. 


JOHN  BAER  (Red) — This  variety  produces  largest 
fruit  of  the  extra  early  sorts  Fruits  are  large,  nearly 
round,  smooth,  firm,  of  excellent  quality;  color  bright 
red.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  35c;  2  ozs.,  60c;  lb.,  $1.25;  1 
lb.,  $3.75,  postpaid. 

ACME  (Pink)— A 
well  known,  hardy, 
early  and  productive 
sort;  fruit  of  fair  size, 
round  and  smooth; 
color  purplish  pink. 

Acme  is  solid 
and  of  excellent 
flavor.  Pkt.,  5c: 

1  oz.,  25c;  2  ozs 
40c;  %  lb.,  75c: 

1  lb.,  $2.50,  pos» 
paid. 


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Mammoth 


Purple  Top 


TURNIPS  fvnd 
RUTABAGAS 


One  ounce  will  sow  200  feet  of  drill;  2  pounds  for  an 


acre. 


EXTRA  BABIY  PUR¬ 
PLE  TOP  MILAN — A 

white  variety,  purple  top 
and  strapleaf.  This  with  the 
White  Milan  is  the  earliest 
of  all  turnips.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
15c;  2  ozs.,  25c;  34  lb., 

40c;  1  lb.,  $1.25;  5  lbs., 
$5.00,  postpaid. 

LARGE  WHITE  GLOBE— Of 
perfect  globe  shape;  skin  white 
and  smooth ;  leaves  large  and  dark 
green.  One  of  the  best  varieties 
of  turnip  on  the  market  today. 
Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  15c; 
-34  lb.,  25c;  1  lb.,  60c;  5  lbs.,  $2.60 
postpaid. 

WHITE  PLAT  DUTCH  STRAP- 
LEAP — An  extra  early  pure  white, 
flat-growing  variety.  Recommended 
for  early  market.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c; 
2  ozs.,  15c;  34  lbs.,  25c;  1  lb.,  65c; 
5  lbs.,  $2.60,  postpaid. 

EXTRA  EARLY  WHITE  EGG — 

A  quick  growing,  egg  shaped  pure 
white  variety.  Very  sweet,  firm  and 
mild.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  15c; 
d34  lb.,  25c;  1  lb.,  65c;  5  lbs.,  $3.00, 
postpaid. 


MAMMOTH  PURPLE  TOP 
WHITE  GLOBE— The  popu¬ 
lar  variety  for  general  planting. 
One  of  the  handsomest  and 
most  saleable  turnips.  For 
home  or  market  it  is  unsur¬ 
passed.  It  is  a  large,  rapid 
growing  sort,  being  ready  for 
the  table  or  market  in  about 
65  days,  with  globular  shaped 
roots.  Flesh  pure  white,  and 
the  best  flavored  of  all  turnips, 
raw  or  cooked.  The  skin  is 
white,  with  a  purple  top.  The 
most  desirable  sort.  Pkt.,  5c ; 
oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  15c;  34  lb., 
25c;  1  lb.,  65c;  5  lbs.,  $2.60, 
postpaid. 


For  early  use,  sow  seed  of  flat  varieties  in  open 
spring,  in  drills  1  foot  or  more  apart,  using  seed 
sparingly.  Thin  to  3  or  4  inches  apart.  For  suc¬ 
cession  sow  every  two  weeks  until  May.  For 
fall  and  winter  sow  in  August  and  September. 

A  good  crop  may  often  be  grown  by  scattering 
seed  thinly  in  the  cornfield  at  the  last  cultivation. 

For  feeding  stock  alone,  the  use  of  Turnips 
should  be  increased  ten  times  as  much  as  at 
present. 


AMERICAN  RED  TOP  WHITE  GLOBE— A 

large  globular  variety,  very  even  in  shape  and  of 
handsome  appearance.  The  crown  is  purplish  red 
and  the  remaining  portion  clear  white.  The 
flesh  is  white,  of  excellent  quality*  and  desirable 
for  table  use.  The  variety  is  a  good  keeper  and  a 
fine  market  sort.  Pkt.,  5c ;  1 
oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  15c;  34  lb., 

25c;  1  lb.,  75c;  5  lbs.,  $3.50, 
postpaid. 


RED  or  PURPLE  TOP 
STRAP  LEAP — Flat,  white, 
with  purple  top.  Fine  grained 
and  tender.  Used  for  early 
market  and  table.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
10c;  2  ozs.,  15c;  34  lb.,  25c; 
1  lb.,  65c;  5  lbs.,  $2.60,  post¬ 
paid. 


White  Swede* 


ground  in 


Large  White  Globe 


AMBER  GLOBE — Of  large  size,  globe  shaped, 
solid  yellow  flesh ;  green  top.  Fine  for  table  and 
stock.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.„  15c;  34  lb.,  25c; 
1  lb.,  65c;  5  lbs.,  $2.60,  postpaid. 

YELLOW  ABERDEEN  PURPLE  TOP— A  splen¬ 
did  keeping  variety  with  firm,  solid,  yellow  meat. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  15c;  34  lb.,  25c;  1  lb., 
65c;  5  lbs.,  $2.60,  postpaid. 

SEVEN  TOP — The  old  standard  popular  salad  vari¬ 
ety,  grown  extensively  for  this  purpose.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  15c;  34  lb.,  25c;  1  lb.,  60c;  5 
lbs.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 

LONG  WHITE  COWHORN — Roots  are  often  12 
to  15  inches  long  and  3  inches  in  diameter,  round, 
carrot-like  in  form  and  slightly  crooked ;  clear  white 
in  color  except  a  shade  of  green  at  the  top;  quality 
good.  Pkt.,  5c,  1  oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  15c;  34  lb.,  25c; 
1  lb.,  75c;  5  lbs.,  $3.25,  postpaid. 

RUTABAGAS 

Sow  in  drills  or  broadcast  in  June,  July  and 
August. 

IMPROVED  PURPLE  TOP  RUTABAGA— An 

improved  strain  of  the  finest  yellow- fleshed  rutabaga 
grown.  Hardy,  sweet  and  a  good  keeper.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  10c;  2  ozs.,  15c;  34  lb.,  25c;  1  lb.,  75c;  5  lbs., 
$3.25,  postpaid. 

WHITE  SWEDE  or  RUSSIAN — Roots  very  large, 
nearly  globe-shaped,  with  a  small  neck;  color  white 
with  a  green  shade  at  the  neck;  flesh  white,  firm 
and  sweet  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  10c;  2  oz.,  15c;  34  lb., 
25c;  1  lb.,  75c;  5  lbs.,  $3.50,  postpaid. 


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Buy  Ovir  Flowers  Seeds  for  the  Sovith 

Success  in  the  cultivation  of  flowers  from  seeds  de¬ 
pends  to  a  great  extent  on  the  earlier  operations.  Much 
of  the  disappointment  and  failure  that  attends  this  pur¬ 
suit  may  be  avoided  by  carefully  noting  the  class  to 
which  each  belongs  and  then  following  the  appropriate 
culture.  Generally  speaking,  brief  culture  directions  are 
printed  on  every  packet  of  seed  sold,  and  in  some  in¬ 
stances  they  prove  sufficient,  but  we  here  offer  a  few 
suggestions  which  may  be  helpful  to  beginners. 

The  first  and  most  essential  requisite  is  Reliable  Seeds. 

Next,  a  suitable  soil.  That  best  suited  for  flower  cul¬ 
ture  is  a  rich  loam  containing  enough  sand  to  make  it 
porous.  A  large  portion  of  the  summer  flowers  are  An¬ 
nuals.  As  they  do  not  take  kindly  to  transplanting,  it 
is  best  to  sow  seed  where  the  plants  are  to  bloom.  Sow 
from  March  until  June  in  dry  soil  previously  fertilized 
by  bone  meal,  sheep  manure,  or  similar  stimulants.  Make 
a  broad  but  shallow  depression  in  which  to  sow  the  seeds 
as  thinly  and  evenly  as  possible  and  cover  in  proportion 
to  the  size  of  the  seed.  Very  small  seeds  should  not  be 
covered.  Press  them  into  the  soil  with  a  flat  board.  The 
seedlings  should  be  thinned  out  during  moist  or  dull 
weather. 

HALF  HARDY  ANNUALS— Towards  the  end  of 
March  seeds  of  this  class  may  be  sown  in  the  place 
where  they  are  to  bloom.  It  is  advisable,  however,  to 
sow  the  seeds  in  February  and  March  indoors,  either  in 
pans,  shallow  boxes  or  pots.  When  the  little  plants  have 
made  three  or  four  leaves,  reset  them  in  another  box  so 
they  may  be  strong  and  sturdy  to  set  in  the  garden  at 
planting  time.  Occasional  watering  with  weak  liquid 
sheep  manure  is  beneficial. 

HARDY  PERENNIALS — These  may  be  sown  in 
open  borders  any  time  from  April  to  October.  BI¬ 
ENNIALS  require  treatment  similar  to  hardy  peren¬ 
nials.  By  sowing  seeds  in  boxes  or  pots  in  cold  frames 
in  February  and  March  and  transplanting  the  seedlings 
to  a  north  border,  a  much  earlier  bloom  will  be  secured. 

The  seeds  of  perennials  usually  germinate  slowly. 

ANTIRRHINUM  (Snapdragon) — Well  known  showy 
and  useful  border  plant,  producing  flowers  of  great 
variety  of  brilliant  and  handsome  colors ;  height  from 
2  to  3  feet.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $1.00. 

AGERATUM — Profuse  blooming  plants,  bearing  clus¬ 
ters  of  feathery  flowers  the  whole  summer.  Excellent  for 
cut  flowers  and  fine  for  large  beds  in  summer  and  pot 
plants  for  winter.  Height,  2  feet.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  40c. 

AMARANTHUS — Fine  ornamental  plant,  many  are 
grown  exclusively  for  their  handsome  foliage,  also  have 
beautiful  clusters  of  brilliant  colored  flowers,  which  are 
very  effective  for  autumn  decorations.  Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz., 

75c. 

ALYSSUM,  SWEET — One  of  the  sweetest  and  most 
useful  of  summer  flowers  for  edging,  borders,  rock  work, 
etc.,  continuous  in  bloom  the  entire  season.  Flowers 
white,  1  foot  hardy  annual.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  40c. 

AIYSSUM  LITTLE  GEM— A  sweet  Alyssum  with 
pure  white  blossoms,  very  dwarf  and  dense  growth.  It 

BALSAM,  DOUBLE  MIXED — Magnificent  for  outdoor  planting, 
producing  in  gorgeous  profusion  varied  color  flowers;  tender  an¬ 
nual.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  60c. 

BALSAM  APPLE  VINE  (Balsamina) — Curious  fruits;  fine 
climber;  annual.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 

BALLOON  VINE — A  free  flowering  vine  reaching  10  to  15  feet 
bearing  clusters  of  bloom  and  numbers  of  large,  round  miniature 
balloons.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 

CANARY  BIRD  VINE — A  dainty  vine  with  beautiful  cut  leaves 
and  delicate  flowers  of  a  clear  yellow,  somewhat  resembling  a  canary 
with  expanded  wings.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  40c. 

CALLIOPSIS — Quick  growing  annuals  with  brilliant  flowers  and 
fern-like  leaves.  Sow  them  where  they  are  to  bloom  and  thin  out 
to  six  inches  apart.  For  a  solid,  compact  border  they  may  be  plant¬ 
ed  closer.  If  cut  occasionally  they  will  bloom  all  spring.  Pkt.,  5c; 
1  oz.,  30c. 

CANDYTUFT — The  Candytuft  is  a  popular  flower  for  cutting. 
Seed  sown  in  the  autumn  produces  flowers  early  in  the  spring.  Seed 
sown  in  April  will  produce  flowers  in  June.  Successive  plantings 
may  be  made  and  thus  furnish  cut  flowers  during  the  entire  sum¬ 
mer.  They  are  easily  cultivated  and  look  best  in  beds  or  masses. 
Mixture  of  all  varieties  and  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  30c. 


is,  perhaps  the  finest  sort  for  geometrical  flower  beds 
and  borders;  hardy  annual.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  50c. 

ASTER,  VICTORIA — Magnificent  flowers,  double 
clear  to  the  center;  massive  and  showy,  with  regular 
over-lapping  petals.  The  flowers  measure  4  to  5  inches 
across,  and  the  colors  include  many  extremely  delicate 
and  some  gorgeous  shades.  The  plants  are  about  18 
inches  high.  Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz.,  $1.25. 

ASTERS,  CHINA — Very  effective  in  beds  or  borders. 
Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  75c. 

ASTER,  GIANT  COMET— In  this  class  of  asters  the 
petals  are  very  long  and  recurved  and  twisted  near  the 
center.  Plants  branching  about  two  feet  high,  more 
vigorous  and  taller  growing  than  the  ordinary  Comet; 
flowers  larger  and  equal  in  form.  Known  as  Ostrich 
Plume.  Price  any  of  the  following  varieties,  packet  10c ; 
oz.,  $1.50;  Pure  White,  Light  Blue,  Clear  Rose,  Scarlet, 
Comet  Asters,  all  colors  mixed. 

BACHELOR’S  BUTTON— It  has  been  so  perfected 
that  fully  80  per  cent  of  the  flowers  are  double  and 
semi-double:  are  also  increased  in  size  and  present  many 
colors  and  distinct  markings;  mixed;  hardy  annual.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  35c. 


’  Ageraturrf 


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COLEUS — The  most  popular  of  all  foliage  plants.  Eas¬ 
ily  grown  from)  seed,  but  must  be  started  in  a  box  iti 
the  house  or  hotbed,  as  the  seed  is  very  fine  and  when 
sown  is  scarcely  covered,  yet  must  be  kept  moist.  Tender 
perennial.  Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  20c. 


GANNA,  MIXED — Flowers  of  large  size  and  brilliant 
colors.  Our  mixture  contains  all  the  tall  varieties  and  all 
colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  40c. 


COCKSCOMB  CELOSIA— The  finest  type  of  the 
feathered  cockscomb.  Huge  plumes  of  crimson  flowers. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  60c. 


DAHLIAS — It  is  not  generally  realized  that  most  beau¬ 
tiful  Dahlias  may  be  grown  and  flowered  in  late  summer 
and  autumn  from  spring  sown'  seed.  Many  of  them,  diff¬ 
erent  from  any  of  the  named  varieties  on  the  market, 
and  some  from  seed  are  equally  beautiful,  the  produc¬ 
tion  of  novel  forms  and  combinations  of  colorings  being 
most  interesting. 


SINGLE  GIANT  PERFECTION— This  variety  pro¬ 
duced  flowers  of  immense  size  of  the  most  bewilder¬ 
ing  variety  of  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  75c. 


DOUBLE  FLOWERING — Double  show  and  fancy 
sorts.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $1.50. 


DOUBLE  CACTUS  FLOWERED  MIXED— Many 
colors,  twisted  and  curled  petals.  Pkt.,  20c;  oz.,  $3.00. 


Dahlia 

CARNATION  (Marguerite) —  Finest  double  mixed. 
Beautiful  long-stemmed  flowers,  sweet-scented  and  of  a 
large  size.  If  given  a  slight  protection  they  will  live 
through  the  winter  and  begin 
blossoming  early  in  the  spring. 

Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  15c;  1  oz., 

$1.50. 

CALENDULA  or  POT  MARI¬ 
GOLD — Hardy  annuals  about  one 
foot  high,  that  produce  a  wonder¬ 
ful  profusion  of  flowers,  ranging 
in  color  from  ivory  to  orange.  Val¬ 
uable  for  bed  and  borders. 

Bloom  until  late  fall.  Belongs  to 
the  well  known  Marigold  family. 

Fine  mixed,  many  nice  varieties, 
and  when  planted  together  makes 
a  showy  bed.  Fine  mixed.  Pkt., 

10c. 

COBEA  SCANDENS  (Cup  and 
Saucers  Vine) — A  climber  of 
rapid  growth;  valuable  for  cover¬ 
ing  trellises,  arbors,  trunks  of 
trees,  eto. ;  large,  bell-shaped 
purple  flowers;  half  hardy  per¬ 
ennial.  Pkt.,  10c. 


DAISY,  SHASTA — Hardy  perennial,  producing  flowers 
flowers  of  a  pure  white,  often  measuring  5  inches  across. 
Long  stemmed.  Excellent  as  a  cut  flower.  They  make  a 
showy  hedge  as  they  are  covered  with  flowers  from  early 
fall  until  hard  frost.  Packet,  10c;  %  ounce,  50c. 

DAISY,  DOUBLE — A  favorite  perennial  plant,  which 
will  stand  the  winter  if  given 
the  protection  of  a  few  leaves 
or  litter;  in  bloom  from  early 
spring  until  well  on  in  the 
summer.  Easily  raised  from  seed; 
usually  sown  in  August,  but  can 
be  sown  in  spring.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  $1.50. 

ESCHSCHOLTZIA  (California 
Poppy) — Brilliant  flowers  in  the 
shades  of  crimson,  pink,  and  or¬ 
ange  scarlet.  The  plants  are 
about  a  foot  high.  Has  finely 
cut  leaves  of  a  grayish  green 
color.  Blossoms  from  July  until 
frost.  As  they  are  not  easily 
transplanted,  sow  rather  thickly. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  40c. 

FORGET-ME-NOT— A  pretty 
little  old-fashioned  perennial, 
producing  its  flowers  in  early 
summer.  Quite  hardy  once  it  is 
established.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  75c. 


CYPRESS  VINE— A  slender 

climber  of  quick  growth,  having 
small  finely  divided  dark  green  Shasta 

foliage.  It  has  a  profusion  of  scarlet  or  white  star  shap¬ 
ed  blossoms  and  is  very  desirable  for  ornamental  trellises 
or  wire  supports.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  45c. 


FOUR  O’CLOCK  (Marvel  of 
Peru) — A  handsome,  free-flower¬ 
ing  plant.  They  open  their  blos¬ 
soms  about  4  o’clock  in  the  af¬ 
ternoon,  hence  their  name.  Hardy  annuals;  mixed  vari¬ 
eties.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 


COREOPSIS — Fine  for  cutting;  graceful  flowers;  hardy 
perennial.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  40c. 

CARDINAL  CLIMBER — A  new  and  brilliant  colored 
climber.  Flowers  scarlet,  iy2  inches  in  diameter,  the  tube 
being  1*4  inches  in  length.  Vines  branch  freely,  attaining 
a  height  of  from  20  to  30  feet.  Start  seed  indoors  in 
March  and  transplant.  Pkt.,  10c. 

COSMOS — One  of  the  notable  fall  flowers.  A  strong,  tall- 
growing  annual,  with  bold  flowers  of  exquisite  daintiness 
and  airiness  heightened  in  effect  by  their  foliage  of  feath¬ 
ery  green.  It  is  most  effective  when  planted  in  broad 
masses,  or  long  background  borders  against  evergreens  or 
fences.  We  offer  only  the  choice,  large-flowered  strains. 
To  make  sure  of  flowering  early,  Cosmos  should  be  started 
indoors  and  transplanted  into  dry,  sandy,  or  poor  soil,  in 
a  sunny  location.  Giant  Crimson,  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c.  Giant 
White,  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c.  Giant  Pink,  pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
50c.  Giant  Mixed,  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c.  Klondyke  Yellow, 
pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c. 

CORN  FLOWER — The  well  known  hardy  annual,  noted 
for  its  old-fashioned  flowers.  Mixed,  all  colors,  hardy  an¬ 
nual.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  30c. 


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KOCHI  A  (Summer  Cypress) — Makes  a  pyramidal-shaped  cypres^ 
like  bush  with  feathery  light  green  foliage,  deepening  until  it  be¬ 
comes  a  lovely  crimson  hue  about  September.  Excellent  for  hedges 
along  garden  walks.  Grows  2  to  3  feet.  Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz.,  45c. 
LANTANA — The  plants  form  small  shrubs,  producing  in  late  sum¬ 
mer  and  autumn  an  abundance  of  heliotrope-like  clusters  of  single, 
fragrant  flowers  that  change  color.  Succeeded  by  green  berries  that 
turn  to  a  deep  blue.  Finest  French  Hybrids,  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 


GOMPHRENA  (Globe  Amaranth) — Hardy  annual;  2  feet.  Red, 
clover-shaped  flowers.  Cut  in  full  bloom  and  dried,  they  re¬ 
tain  their  color.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  40c. 


HE LIOTROPE- -Flowering  during  the  whole  season,  and  its  de¬ 
lightful  perfume  makes  it  a  most  desirable  bouquet  flower.  Pkt., 
15c;  *4  oz.,  60c. 


HELICHRYSUM  (Straw  Flower) — Of  all  everlastings  the  straw 
flower  is  the  best  known.  The  plants  grow  2  to  3  feet  high  and 
are  covered  with  large  flowers  of  white,  pink,  yellow  oi(  scarlet. 
Flowers  intended  for  drying  should  be  gathered  when  partially 
unfolded  and  suspended  with  their  heads  downward  in  a  cool  place. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c. 


HOLLYHOCK — (Superb  Double) — This  king  of  flowers,  growing 
from  six  to  eight  feet  tall,  cannot  be  excluded  from  the  old-fashion¬ 
ed  garden.  It  forms  a  splendid  background  for  other  hardy  peren¬ 
nials  and  shrubbery.  Seeds  sown  in  the  spring  will  produce  blos¬ 
soming  plants  the  next  summer. 

Hollyhock,  Double  Mixed — Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $1.25. 

Hollyhock,  Double  White — Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $1.75. 

Hollyhock,  Double  Red — Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $1.75. 

Hollyhock,  Double  Pink — Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $1.75. 

Hollyhock,  Double  Yellow — Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $1.75. 


HTJMTJIiUS  JAPONICUS  (Japanese  Hop) — Ornamental  and 
rapid  climber.  The  foliage  is  lovely  green;  splendid  for  covering 
verandas,  trellises,  etc.  Tender  annual.  Pkt,  5c;  oz.,  50c. 


HYACINTH  BEAN — A  rapid  growing  annual,  flowers  freely  in 
erect  racemes,  followed  by  ornamental  seed  pods.  Sweet  scented. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 


ICE  PLANT — -A  handsome  and  curious  plant  for  hanging  baskets, 
rockwork  and  vases.  The  leaves  and  stems  appear  as  though  cover¬ 
ed  with  ice  crystals.  The  whole  plant  is  peculiarly  brilliant  in  sun 
shine.  The  flower  is  white  and  pink.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c. 


LARKSPUR — Hardy  annual.  These  Larkspurs  grow  about  IY2  to 
2  feet  high.  A  great  variety  of  bright  colors ;  of  easiest  culture, 
doing  well  in  any  soil;  all  colors,  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  45c. 

HARDY  LARKSPURS  or  DELPHINIUM — Few  plants  are  so 
handsome  in  the  garden  as  the  perennial  Larkspurs.  There  are  many 
species  in  cultivation,  but  the  most  important  are  the  tall  hybrids, 
of  which  there  are  many  varieties  with  a  wonderful  range  of  color. 
They  are  valuable  for  their  great  variety  in  height,  varying  from 
1  to  6  feet,  for  their  great  variety  in  shades  of  color,  varying 
from  the  palest  lavender  through  every  conceivable  shade  of  blue  to 
deep  indigo.  They  thrive  in  almost  any  situation  or  soil  and  are 
easily  increased,  being  perfectly  hardy.  A  good,  deep,  rich  soil  will 
repay  with  larger  and  better  flowers.  Stately  plants  with  wonderful 
flowers  produced  on  long  spikes  in  various  shades  of  white  and 
blue.  Remove  the  flower  before  the  seed  pods  form  and  they  will 
flower  later  in  season  again.  All  colors.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  15c;  1  oz., 
$1.25. 


MARIGOLD — Large,  compact  flowers  in  the  different  shades  of 
yellow  and  gold.  Plant  grows  to<  a  good  height  and  forms  a  bush 
about  18  inches  across.  Begins  to  blossom  the  later  part  of  the 
summer  and  continues  blooming  until  frost. 

French  Dwarf  Mixed — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  45c 
French  Tall  Mixed — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  45c. 


MIGNONETTE— A  very  popular  flower  for  cutting.  Sowing  may 
be  made  in  April  and  again  in  July  which  will  furnish  cut  flowers 
for  the  entire  season  until  frost.  They  may  also  be  grown!  in  pots 
for  winter  flowering.  Choice  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 


Mignonette 

FOXGLOVE  (Digitalis) — Grows  to  the  height  of  3  or 
4  feet,  with  dense  spikes  of  brilliantly  colored  flowers 
which  are  terminal  and  half  as  long  as  height  of  plant. 
Colors,  white,  lavender  and  rose.  A  valuable  flower  in 
every  perennial  garden ;  does  not  usually  blossom  until 
the  second  year.  Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz.,  45c. 

GOURDS — A  tribe  of  climbers  with  curiously  shaped 
and  colored  fruit.  Being  of  rapid  growth  they  are  fine 
to  cover  old  fences,  trellises,  stumps,  etc.  Tender  annual; 

10  to  20  feet  high.  Pkt.,  5c  Dipper  Gourd,  pkt.,  5c. 
Dish  Rag  or  Luffa,  pkt.,  5c.  Calabash  Pipe  Gourd,  pkt., 
Egg  Gourd,  pkt.,  5c.  Gourds,  small,  ornamental  sorts, 
pkt.,  5c. 


MORNING  GLORIES,  JAPANESE  IMPERIAL — A 

revelation  in  the  size  and  beauty  of  their  flower.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  25c. 

MORNING  GLORIES — Undoubtedly  one  of  the  most 
profuse  flowering  vines  in  cultivation;  choice  mixed  var¬ 
ieties.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

NIGELIA  or  LOVE  IN  A  MIST— A  hardy  annual  of 
easy  culture  producing  odd  looking  flowers  and  seed- 
pods.  Will  grow  in  any  garden  soil.  Flowers  blue  and 
white.  The  plants  have  fine  foliage  and  attain  a  height 
of  1  foot.  Pkt.,  5c. 

5c.  Nest 
mixed, 


GAILLARDIA  (Blanket  Flower) — They  grow  about  1V2  feet 
tall  and  from  early  spring  until  late  fall  produce  a  continuous  pro¬ 
fusion  of  brilliantly  colored  flowers,  red  and  yellow.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
50c. 


XUDZU  VINE  (Jack  and  the  Bean  Stalk) — It  is  a  rapid  grow¬ 
ing  vine  very  hardy.  Its  foliage  is  very  luxuriant  and  its  rose- 
colored  fragrant  flowers  are  produced  in  large  clusters.  There  is 
no  climber  can  equal  it.  Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz.,  40e. 


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NASTURTIUM — One  of  the  easiest  flowers  to  grow  and  at>  the 
same  time  one  of  the  most  popular  and  pleasing  of  all  varieties. 
Blossoms  a  few  weeks  after  it  is  sown  and  continues  to  be  a  mass 
of  glorious  colors  until  frost.  They  resemble  the  sweet  peas  in  that 
the  more  they  are  cut  the  more  they  will  blossom.  Popular  for  window 
boxes,  verandas,  trellises,  etc 

Choice  Dwarf  Mixed  Nasturtium — Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c;  2  ozs., 
25c;  K  lb.,  35c;  1  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

Choice  Tall  Mixed  Nasturtium — Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  15c;  2  ozs.,  25c; 
lb.,  35c;  1  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

MOON  FLOWER,  WHITE— Its  large  white  flowers  expand  in  the 
evening  and  remain  open  till  the  following  day.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  75c. 
MOON  FLOWER,  HEAVENLY  BLUE — This  variety  blooms  in 
forenoons.  The  flowers  are  azure  blue  with  a  yellow  throat.  Pkt.,  10c. 
PETUNIA — Hardy  bedding  plant  producing  flowers  of  brilliant 
colors,  which  come  into  bloom  in  June  and  continue  to  blossom  until 
frost.  As  the  seeds  are  very  small  sow  them  on  the  surface  and 
press  down  with  a  board,  then  cover  lightly  with  sand  or  fine  ground 
— Petunia,  Single — A  splendid  mixture  of  varieties.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  60c. 

— Petunia,  Large  Flowering  Mixed — Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  $1.50. 

— Petunia,  Double — Finest  mixed,  Pkt.,  25c. 

— Petunia,  Rosy  Morn — Pink  with  white  throat.  Dwarf  compact ; 
very  beautiful.  Pkt.,  15c. 

— Petunia  Giants  of  California — A  large-flowering  strain  with  fring¬ 
ed  and  ruffled  flowers  of  rich  velvety  colors  and  deep  yellow  throats. 
Pkt.,  25c. 

FINKS  or  DIANTHUS — A  popular  annual  variety  known  to  nearly 
all.  The  flowers  are  distinguished  for  their  brilliant,  con¬ 
trasting  variety  of  colors  appearing  in  each  flower.  The 
stripes  and  spots  make  the  clusters  stand  out  distinctly. 

— Pinks,  China  Double  Mixed — Blooms  in  clusters,  the 
flowers  very  double  and  in  a  large  range  of  colors.  Pkt., 

5c;  oz.,  50c. 

— Pinks,  Diadem  Double  Mixed — Beautiful  flowers  in 
various  shades  with  the  outer  edges  fringed  and  almost 
white.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $1.00. 

— Pinks,  Heddewigii  Double  Mixed — Flowers  very  large 
and  double  and  of  various  shades  of  brilliant  colors.  Pkt., 

10c;  oz.,  60c. 

PANSY — Sow  seed  in  the  fall  so  they  will  be  able  to 
make  a  good  growth  before  cold  weather  and  produce 
a  mass  of  early  blossoms  the  next  year.  Also  sown  in  the 
spring  but  will  not  blossom  as  early.  They  thrive  best  in 
low  temperatures,  but  will  do  well  in  any  location  where 
the  sun  is  not  too  hot  nor  the  weather  very  dry. 

— Pansy,  Choice  Mixed — A  splendid  mixture  of  many 
very  fine  varieties.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $1.00. 

— Pansy,  Extra  Large  Flowering  Mixed — A  special 
mixture  of  alt  the  Giant  Pansies ;  very  fine  colorings ; 
contains  an  almost  endless  variety  of  shades.  Pkt.,  10c ; 
oz.,  $1.75. 

— Pansy,  Giant  Timardeau — A  beautiful  class;  com¬ 
pact  growers,  with  enormous  flowers;  finest  mixed.  Pkt., 

15c;  oz.,  $2.50. 

PHLOX  DRUMMONDI — The  Phloxes  are  the  show¬ 
iest  and  most  easily  raised  of  all  annuals.  We  know 
of  nothing  which  produces  such  a  continuous  supply  of 
the  most  attractive  flowers  in  a  most  wonderful  range  of 
colors.  All  the  tints  of  the  rainbow  are  represented  with 
all  possible  variations  of  stripes,  veins  and  eyes  of  con¬ 
trasting  shades.  Seed  should  be  sown  in  the  ground  as 
soon  as  danger  of  frost  is  over  and  in  a  few  weeks  the 
beds  are  a  blaze  of  glory. 


Giant  Zimardeau  Pansy 

— Phlox,  Drummondi,  Mixed — A  splendid  mixture  of  all 
colors;  hardy  annual.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  60c. 

— Phlox,  Mammoth,  Large  Flowering — The  largest  flow¬ 
ering  kinds  are  a  decided  improvement  on  the  Drum- 
mondii,  producing  large  flowers  twice  the  size  of  the 
latter;  mixed;  hardy  annual.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $1.00. 

— Phlox,  Fireball,  Scarlet — Superb  when  in  full  bloom ; 
hardy  annual.  Pkt.,  10c. 

— Phlox,  Snowball — Purest  white  flowers;  hardy  annual. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

— Phlox,  Hardy  Perennial — Large  and  showy;  mixed 
colors;  3  feet.  Pkt.,  15c. 

POPPIES — Are  noted  for  their  satiny  flowers  of  silk¬ 
like  texture,  in  many  brilliant  coior  combinations.  The 
foliage  is  delicate  and  the  blossoms  are  airily  poised  on 
slender  stems.  If  the  flowers  are  gathered  early  in  the 
morning  when  the  dew  is  on  them,  they  will  remain 
fresh  in  water  all  day.  Plant  the  seed  in  succession  two 
weeks  apart  for  a  continuous  bloom  all  summer.  Mix  seed 
with  sand  before  sowing  so  as  to  distribute  the  seed 
thinly  and  evenly. 

— Poppy,  Double  Peony  Flowered — Annual  variety; 
mixed;  large,  full,  double  fringed  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  20c. 

— Poppy,  Shirley — These  handsome  flowers  are  single, 
beautiful  in  color,  from  pure  white  to  deep  crimson. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 

—Poppy, 

varieties, 

Poppy, 


Double,  Fine  Mixed — A  combination  of  all 
single  and  double  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 
Perennial — Hardy  perennial  variety,  of  easy 


culture;  in  bright,  glowing  colors.  Pkt.,  10c. 


PORTULACA  (Rose  Moss) — This  plant  will  grow  and 
bloom  profusely  in  dry,  hot  situation,  where  almost  any 
other  plant  would  soon  die.  Easily  transplanted.  In 
sowing  mix  the)  seed  with  dry  sand  to  insure  as  even 
distribution.  Sow  in  May  when  the  ground  is  thoroughly 
warmed  through,  and  very  soon  one  of  the  loveliest  of  floral 
carpets  will  appear. 

— Portulaca,  Fine  Single  Mixed — A  great  variety  mixed ; 
tender  annual  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  40c. 

— Portulaca,  Double  Mixed — A  large  proportion  will  come 
very  double;  tender  annual.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $2.25. 


RUDBECKIA  (Cone  Flower — Bicolor  Superba) — Grows 
about  2  feet  high,  forming  a  many-branched  dense  bush, 
and  producing  its  long-stemmed  flowers  in  greatest  abund¬ 
ance.  Disk  brown ;  florets  yellow  with  brown  spots  at  the 
base;  2  feet;  annual.  Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz.,  $1.00. 


RICINUS  (Castor  Oil  Plant) — Rapid  growing  plants  with 
palm-like  foliage  and  showy  fruits.  Used  with  decorative 
effect,  planted  singly  on  the  lawn  or  in  the  center  of  a 
Canna  or  Caladium  bed.  6  to  15  feet.  Mixed,  all  the  plain 
and  fancy  sorts;  tender  annual.  Pkt.,  5c;  1  oz.,  35c. 


SALFIGLOSSIS — Annual,  about  18  inches  high,  bearing 
throughout  the  season  large  flowers  of  many  beautiful  col¬ 
ors,  all  exquisitely  veined  and  laced;  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Petunias 


SWEET  WILLIAM  (Dianthus  Barbatus) — This  perennial 
makes  a  good  showing  in  the  hardy  border  and  also  splen¬ 
did  for  cut  flower  purposes.  Is  easily  grown  but  delights  in 
rich  soil.  Plants  18  to  24  inches  high. 

— Sweet  William  Single — Handsome  colored  flowers;  mixed; 
hardy  perennial.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  50c. 

— Sweet  William  Double — Finest  double  flowers;  hardy 
perennial.  Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz.,  85c. 


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shaped  single  flowers,  suitable  either  for  culture  in  pots  or 
under  glass  and  transplanted  in  a  warm,  sheltered  situation 
boxes  or  for  summer  bedding  and  borders.  If  sown  ea^ly 
will  bloom  in  summer  and  autumn  and  may  be  potted  for  the 
house  before  frost.  The  plants  require  no  trimming,  are  in 
continuous  bloom  from  setting  out  until  frost  and  are  entire¬ 
ly  free  from  attacks  of  insects. 

— Vinca,  Alba — Pure  white,  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $1.00. 

— Vinca  Rosea — Bright  rose.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $1.00. 

— Vinca,  Mixed — Several  colors,  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  75c. 

VERBENA — A  low-growing  annual,  profuse  in  its  blooms, 
ranging  from  brilliant  and  startling  colors  to  soft  and  deli¬ 
cate  tints.  Our  mammoth  strain  produces  large  trusses  of 
brilliant,  beautiful  flowers. 


- — Verbena, 

Choice  Mixed — All  shades,  Pkt.,  5c 

;  oz., 

40c. 

— Verbena, 
oz.,  $1.25. 

Mammoth  Mixed — Large 

flowering. 

Pkt., 

10c,; 

— Verbena, 
oz.,  $1.25. 

Scarlet  Defiance — Large 

flowering. 

Pkt., 

10c'; 

— Verbena, 
oz.,  $1.25. 

Mammoth  Pink — Large 

flowering. 

Pkt,, 

10c; 

— Verbena, 
oz.,  $1.25. 

Mammoth  White — Large 

flowering. 

Pkt., 

10c; 

— Verbena, 
oz.,  $1.25. 

Mammoth  Purple — Large 

flowering. 

Pkt., 

10c; 

WILD  CUCUMBER  VINE — Ornamental  climbing  cucum¬ 
ber  with  curious  fruit ;  remarkable  for  its  luxuriance  and 
rapidity  of  growth.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25.c. 


SALVIA  (Scarlet  Sage) — The 
largest  flowering  variety  of 
Scarlet  Sage.  Will  reach  a 
height  of  3  to  4  feet  and  meas¬ 
ure  4  feet  across.  To  have 
early  flowers  they  should  be 
sown  in  March  in  boxes  and 
when  the  young  plants  are  well 
started  they  should  be  planted 
3  feet  apart  in  the  flower  bed. 
Is  popular  as  a  hedge  or  bord¬ 
er  plant,  for  brilliant 
effect.  Pkt.,  10c;  1  oz. 


color 

$2.50. 


SALVIA  (Clara  Bedmans  or 
Bonfire) — Flowers  of  a  most 
brilliant,  dazzling  scarlet;  one 
of  the  finest.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz., 
$3.00. 

SCHIZANTHUS  (Finest  Mix¬ 
ed — A  very  popular  border 
plant  producing  butterfly-like 
blooms  ranging  in  color  from 
pure  white  to  the  deepest  crim¬ 
son.  They  are  easily  grown 
and  blossom  a  few  weeks  after 
sowing.  They  make  excellent 
pot  plants  for  the  winter  or 
early  spring.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Flower  Seeds 

So  cheap  are  flower 
seeds  of  every  kind  and 
so  great  the  pleasure 
and  beauty  that  re¬ 
wards  a  small  amount 
of  effort  to  plant  them, 
that  every  home  should 
be  well  supplied  when 
the  blooming  season 
arrives.  To  order 
scantily  is  false  econ¬ 
omy,  so  make  your  sup¬ 
ply  sufficient. 


SCARLET  RUNNER — A  Verbena 

great  favorite  as  an  ornamental 

climber.  Bright  scarlet  sprays  of  pea-shaped  blossoms.  Pkt., 
5c;  1  oz.,  20c. 

SENSITIVE  PLANT — One  of  the  most  remarkable  and  in¬ 
teresting  plants  in  cultivation;  the  leaves,  when  touched,  in¬ 
stantly  fold  up.  Pkt.,  10c. 

SWEET  ROCKET — Grows  2  to  3  feet 
high,  bears  spikes  of  showy,  fragrant 
flowers,  all  colors,  mixed;  hardy  peren¬ 
nial.  Pkt.,  5c. 

STOCKS  (Gilliflower) — Stocks  are 
hardy  annuals,  indispensable  in  every 
garden.  There  are  both  summer  and  win¬ 
ter  blooming  varieties.  For  either  bedding 
or  pot  culture  they  are  desirable.  Average 
height  of  plants  1%  feet.  Dwarf  Ten 
Weeks.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

SUNFLOWER  —Tall  growing  plants, 
with  large  and  showy  yellow  flowers; 
hardy  annuals.  Any  variety.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 

30c.  Double  Dwarf — 4  feet.  Double  Tall 
7  feet.  Single— 5  feet. 

THUNBERGIA  (Black  Eyed  Susan)-  - 
A  beautiful,  tender  climber,  3  feet  high, 
with  pale  yellow  or  orange-yellow  flowers, 
having  a  distinct  black  center.  Tender 
annual.  Pkt.  10c. 

VINCA  (Periwinkle) — These  very  bushy 
plants  with  glossy  green  leaves  produce 
in  abundance  handsome  round  or  salver 


Schizanthus 


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Giant  Flowering  Zinnias 


The  Most  Brilliant,  Showy  and  Satisfactory  Flower  For  The  South 


CULTURE — Seeds  in  this  section  can  be  sown  from 
March  to  Sept.  Zinnias  can  be  planted  in  boxes  for 
earlier  blooming  and  transplanted  out  in  open  when 
weather  permits,  but  if  you  want  the  best  results 
wait  until  proper  time  for  outdoor  planting  as  stated 
above  for  our  experience  has  proven  that  the  largest 
and  best  blooms  are  produced  when  seeds  are  sown 
out  in  beds  or  borders  where  wanted.  Transplanting 
has  a  tendency  to  stunt  the  plants  and  decrease  in 
size  the  blooms.  Remember  Zinnias  need  well  drained 
rich  soil  to  produce  the  best  results  and  even  the 
best  seeds  will  not  prove  satisfactory  on  poor  soil. 
Sheep  Manure  is  a  wonderful  fertilizer  for  use  in 
your  Zinnia  beds.  Remember  our  Zinnia  Seeds  are 
grown  for  us  by  the  best  growers  both  in  this  country 
and  Europe. 

V.  S.  C.  GIANT  DAHLIA  FLOWERED  ZINNIAS 

This  variety  is  the  latest  strain  of  Zinnia  introduced  in 
recent  years  and  the  flowers  are  of  enormous'  size,  the  large 
size,  fullness  of  petals,  extraordinary  color  rangfe,  and  good 
keeping  qualities  have  all  contributed  to  its  popularity. 
EXQUISITE — This,  is  considered  the  finest  Dahlia  Flowered 
Zinnia  same  being  of  light  rose  color  with  center  a  deep  rose 
known  as  Tyrian  Rose.  Packet  20c;  y2  oz.,  $1.75;  oz.,  $3.00. 
CRIMSON  MONARCH- — By  far  the  largest  and  best  of  the 
red  shades.  Immense  flowers  of  crimson  scarlet  color.  Packet, 
20c;  x/2  oz.,  $1.75;  1  oz.,  $3.00. 


G-OLDEN  STATE — A  very  rich  orange  yellow.  Yellow  in 
bud,  turning  to  an  attractive  orange  when  in  full  bloom. 

Pkt.,  20c;  V2  oz.,  $1.75;  oz.,  $3.00. 

OLD  ROSE — This  is  adequately  described  by  its  name 
as  it  is  the  real  old  rose  shade;  it  is  large,  and  for 
charm  and  beauty  we  consider  it  ranks  next  to  Ex¬ 
quisite.  Packet  20c;  l/2  oz.,  $1.75;  oz.,  $3.00. 

POLAR  BEAR — A  very  large  pure  white,  the  best 
white  yet  seen  in  Zinnia  and  a  true  Dahlia  form.  Pack¬ 
et  20c;  y2  oz.,  $1.75;  1  oz.,  $3.00. 

PURPLE  PRINCE — A  very  fine  deep  purple  (Rhod- 
anthe  Purple)  large  and  well  formed.  New.  Packet  20c; 
y2  oz.,  $1.75;  1  oz.,  $3.00. 

ORIOLE — -We  consider  this  the  most  beautiful  of  its 
class  it  is  an  immense  orangei  and  gold  bicolor  chang¬ 
ing  slightly  as  it  ages  but  always  a  beautiful  color. 
Packet,  20c;  oz.,  $1.75;  oz.,  $3.00. 

SPECIAL  MIXED — A  very  fine  mixture  containing 
all  above  varieties  as  well  as  others.  Packet  15c;  x/2  doz., 

85c;  1  oz.,  $1.50. 


COLLECTION — One  packet  each  above  eight  Dah¬ 
lia  Flowered  Zinnia  Seed  with  a  total  value  of 
$1.55  for  $1.15  postpaid. 


Exquisite 

V.  S.  C.  FANCY  GIANT  FLOWERING 
ZINNIAS 

This  variety  is  known  as  the  Improved  Grandiflora 
Robusta  by  our  growers  and  is  no  doubt  the  most  popu¬ 
lar  of  the  Zinnias.  The  blooms  are  large  and  the  range 
of  colors  the  greatest  of  all  Zinnias  grown.  Our  special 
stock  of  seed  produces  wonderful  double  flowers  that 
will  satisfy  the  most  particular  growers. 


Packet 

Oz. 

Giant 

Double 

Crimson  . 

. $0.10 

$1.00 

Giant 

Double 

Pink  . 

. 10 

1.00 

Giant 

Double 

White  . 

. 10 

1.00 

Giant 

Double 

Y ellow  . 

. 10 

1.00 

Giant 

Double 

Orange  . 

. 10 

1.00 

Giant 

Double 

Purple  . 

. 10 

1.00 

Giant 

Double 

Rose  . 

. 10 

1.00 

Giant 

Double 

Scarlet  . 

.  .10 

1.00 

Giant 

Double 

Mixed  . 

. 10 

1.00 

COLLECTION:  One  packet  each  above  nine  Fancy 
Giant  Flowering  Zinnia  seed  with  total  value  of 
90c  for  75c,  postpaid. 


Purple  Prince 


NEW  CACTUS  FLOWERED  ZINNIA 

Distinct  in  form,  petals  quilled,  and  much  resembles 
the  Cactus  Dahlia;  the  colors  range  through  various 
shades  of  yellow,  orange,  pink,  rose,  scarlet  and  crim¬ 
son,  the  flowers  produced  in  abundance  and  on  well 
grown  plants  the  blooms  will  average  four  to  five  inches 
in  diameter.  Mixed  colors  only.  Packet  15c;  y2  oz., 
$1.00;  1  oz.,  $1.75. 

DOUBLE  CURLED  AND  CRESTED 

The  petals  of  this  beautiful  strain  are  twisted,  curled 
and  crested  into  the  most  fantastic  and  graceful  forms. 
The  colors  comprise  all  the  brilliant  shades  character¬ 
istic  of  the  Zinnia.  Mixed  colors  only.  Packet  10c;  oz., 
$1.00. 


SPECIAL  50c  FLOWER  COLLECTION 

One  Packet  Each  The  Following 

Giant  Cosmos,  Comet  Asters,  Single  Petunia,  Mam.  Phlox, 
Large-  Pansy,  Salvia,  Mam.  Verbena,  Mixed  Zinnia,  Double 
Hollyhock. 


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Sviperb  Spencer  Sweet  Peas 

Sow  in  January,  February,  March  or  April.  Cover  seed  2  to  4 
inches,  according  to  depth  of  your  trench.  The  soil  for  Sweet 
Peas  should  be  rich  and  deep,  with  plenty  of  well  rotted  manure 
in  it.  Wizard  Brand  Sheep  Manure  is  especially  fine.  Heavy 
soils  must  be  well  worked  and  fertilized  some  time  before  sowing 
the  seed.  On  high  and  dry  soils  they  may  he  sown  in  drills 
from  4  to  6  inches  deep,  covered  with  an  inch  or  two  of  soil 
pressed  firmly,  and  the  furrow  filled  in  as  the  plants  grow.  When 
the  seed  is  well  above  t.he  ground,  th6  little  plants  should  be 
thinned  out  so  as  to  be  at  least  from  2  to  4  inches  apart.  It  is 
a  mistake  to  bow  too  thick,  but  it  is  well  to  allow  for  seeds 
which  may  rot  in  the  ground  or  be  destroyed  by  cutworms.  In 
low,  damp  soils  the  seed  should  only  be  planted  an  inch  and  a 
half  or  two  inches  deep,  or  they  will  rot  during  the  process  of 
germinating. 

Price  any  of  the  following  varieties.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  25c, 

2  oz.  40c,  Va  lb.  75c,  1  lb.  $2.50,  postpaid. 

DOBBIES  CREAM  SPENCER — This  is  the  best  of  the  deep 
cream  or  primrose  colored  peas. 

KINO  EDWARD  SPENCER — Brilliant  crimson-scarlet;  very 
large  size  and  open  form;  best  of  the  pure  red  or  crimson 
Spencers. 

KING  WHITE  SPENCER — The  form,  size,  vigor,  waviness 
and  purity  of  color  give  pre-eminence,  to  its  claim  as  the  best 
Spencer  yet  introduced. 

MASTERPIECE  SPENCER — Clear  lavender  slightly  flushed 
rose  on  standard. 

OTHELLO  SPENCER — A  beautiful,  deep,  pure  maroon  of 
very  large  Spencer  type.  The  most  reliable  of  the  maroon  shades 
of  Spencers. 

ROYAL  PURPLE  SPENCER — The  color  is  a  rich,  warm  pur¬ 
ple,  the  younger  flowers  having  a  slightly  softer  color  tone. 

APPLE  BLOSSOM  SPENCER — Bright  rose  standard,  with 
wings  of  very  light  primrose  flushed  or  tinted  rose-carmine.  A 
very  large  Spencer  form.  A  free  flowering  sort  and  a  very  reli¬ 
able  bicolored  sweet  pea  of  robust  growth. 


Masterpiece 


ASTA  OHN  SPENCER — Suffused  lavender  or  tinted 
mauve  sometimes  with  pinkish  tinge.  Spencer  form,  large 
and  wavy.  The  best  of  the  lavender  sweet  peas. 

BLUE  PICOTIE  SPENCER — White,  edged  with  violet 
blue. 


YARRAWA — One  of  the  most  desirable  of  the  Early 
Flowering  Spencers.  Color  a  bright  rose  pink  with  a 
clear  creamy  base,  the  wings  being  slightly  lighter  in 
color.  Flowers  large,  beautifully  waved  and  many  of 
them  duplex  or  double.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  60c. 


COUNTESS  SPENCER — Bright  clear  pink,  sometimes 
darker  towards  the*  edges;  very  large,  open  form,  long 
stems.  The  first  variety  introduced  of  the  Spencer  type 
and  still  the  best  deep  pink  sweet  pea. 

COLLECTION  OP  ABOVE  10  VARIETIES,  ONE 
PACKET  EACH,  75c,  POSTPAID 


EARLY  HARMONY — This  is  the  best  Early  Flower¬ 
ing  Spencer,  of  clear  lavender.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  60c. 


SWEET  PEAS  IN  MIXTURES 

SPENCER  SPECIAL  MIXTURE— This  mixture  from 


PERENNIAL  MIXED  SWEET  PE  AS— Perfectly  hardy,  and  very 
handsome  free-blooming  climbers.  They  come  up  year  after  year.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  75c. 


CUPID,  DWARP  OR  BEDDING,  MIXED — These  form  a  line  of 

emerald-green  foliage,  a  little  over  a  foot  wide  and  6  inches  high, 
and  from  June  until  late  summer  are  literally  a  sheet  of  blooms;  the 
mixture  contains  all  the  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c;  2  oz.,  45c;  *4  lb-. 
75c,  postpaid. 


EARLY  PLOWERING  SPENCER  MIXED — This  mixture  contains 
just  the  right  proportion  of  many  different  varieties.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
40c;  2  oz.,  75c,  postpaid. 


Mary  Plckford 


NEW  VARIETIES  AND  NOVELTIES 

MARY  PICKFORD — -The  outstanding  novelty  of  1926  and  without 
a  doubt  one  of  the  finest  ever  introduced.  The  flowers  are  a  beautiful 
dainty  cream  pink  suffused  with  salmon.  Packet,  15c;  oz.,  75c. 

MISS  CALIFORNIA — Beautiful  orange  salmon  pink  with  blossom 
of  large  size  beautifully  waved.  Packet,  10c;  oz.,  40c. 

CAMPFIRE — Without  a  doubt  the  finest  scarlet  color  known;  more 
brilliant  and  brighter  than  any  other  scarlet  and  does  not  burn.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  40c. 

DOREEN — The  best  and  largest  carmine  color  of  Spencer  sweet  peas. 
Packet,  10c  ;i  oz.,  40c. 

YOUTH — An  exceptionally  large  and  fragrant  sweet  pea.  White 
edged  with  a  delicate  soft  rose  pink.  Paeket,  10c;  oz.,  35c. 


SUPERB  EARLY  FLOWERING  SPENCERS 

EARLY  SNOW  FLAKE — -An  early  flowering  white 
variety  of  distinctive  merit.  The  blossoms  are  large,  of 
the  best  Spencer  form  and  are  borne  in  profusion  on  long 
stems.  The  most  desirable  Early  Flowering  White  Sweet 
Pea.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  60c. 


all  the  named  sorts  of  the  ruffled  or  Spencer  varieties 
produces  a  gorgeous  display  of  wonderful  blossoms.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  20c;  2  oz.,  35c;  *4  lb.,  60c;  1  lb.,  $1.75,  post¬ 
paid. 

GRANDIFLORA  MIXTURE  SWEET  PEAS — This 
mixture  is  composed  of  all  the  largest  flowering  vari¬ 
eties  of  Grandiflora  Peas.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  2  oz.,  25c; 
*4  lb.,  40c;  1  lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 


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Bulbs  For  Summer  Flowering 


FANCY  NAMED  GLADIOLUS  BULBS 

SCHWABEN — Clear  canary-yellow,  shading  to  soft  sulphur.  Largest  flower 
stalk  and  leaves  of  all.  Planted  7  to  8  inches  apart  in  rich  soil  produces  wond¬ 
erful  blooms.  Dozen  70c;  100  for  $4.25,  postpaid.  Not  postpaid,  doz.,  60c; 
100  for  $4.00. 

CHICAGO  WHITE — White,  lavender  markings  in  throat.  Doz.,  70c;  100 
for  $3.00,  postpaid.  Not  postpaid,  doz.,  60c;  100  for  $3.25. 

AMERICA — Delicate  lavender-pink  flowers,  of  large  size,  borne  on  strong 
stems,  and  well  placed ;  splendid  habit ;  still  very  popular  as  a  cut  flower  var¬ 
iety.  Doz.,  60c;  100  for  $3.00,  postpaid.  Not  postpaid,  doz.,  50c;  100  for  $2.75. 
MRS.  FRANCIS  KING — Brilliant  vermilion-scarlet.  Most  popular  and  effect¬ 
ive  variety  for  all  occasions.  Large  size.  Doz.,  60c;  100  for  $3.50,  postpaid. 
Not  postpaid,  doz.,  50c  ;|  100  for  $3.25. 

BARON  J.  HULOT — The  leading  purple  variety.  Doz.,  $1.10;  100  for  $6.75, 
postpaid.  Not  postpaid,  doz.,  $1.00;  100  for  $6.50. 

NIAGARA — A  delicate  cream  shade,  blending  to  canary-yellow,  splashed  with 
carmine.  Doz.,  75c;  100  for  $5.00,  postpaid.  Not  postpaid,  doz.,  65c;  100  for 
$4.75. 

HALLEY — The  predominating  color  of  these  flowers  is  delicate  salmon  pink 
with  a  slight  roseate  tinge,  though  the  lower  petals  bear  a  creamy  blotch  with 
a  stripe  of  bright  red  through  the  center,  the  whole  producing  a  delightful 
effect.  Doz.,  70c;  100,  $4.00,  postpaid.  Not  postpaid,  doz.,  60c;  100  for  $3.75. 
MRS.  FRANK  PENDLETON — Flushed  salmon  pink,  with  rich  maroon  blotch 
on  the  three  lower  petals.  Doz.,  70c;  100,  $4.75,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  doz., 
60c;  100,  $4.50. 

HERADA — Blooms  of  immense  size  on  tall,  straight  spikes.  The  large  blooms 
are  pure  mauve,  glistening  and  clear,  with  deeper  markings  in  throat.  Doz., 
85c;  100,  $5.50,  postpaid.  Not  postpaid,  doz.,  75c;  100,  $5.00. 

PRINCE  OF  WALES — A  beautiful  glistening  salmon  with  slight  apricot  re¬ 
flections,  melting  to  soft  primrose-yellow,  overlaid  with  deep  orange.  An  early 
bloomer  and  a  novelty  of  great  value,  eight  to  ten  blooms  open  at  one  time  on 
a  long,  graceful  spike.  Each,  10c;  doz.,  85c;  100,  $6.00. 

PANAMA — A  seedling  of  “America”  and  greatly  resembles  the  parent.  A 
clear  pink  in  color  with  wide  open  wax-like  flowers  well  arranged  on  a  good 
spike.  Doz.  70c,  100  $4.50.  Postpaid.  Not  postpaid  doz.  60c;  100  $4.25. 
MIXED  GLADIOLUS  CHIEDSII — Superb;  large  flowered;  mixed  colors. 
Per  doz.,  50c;  per  100,  $3.25  parcel  post  paid.  By  express,  doz.,  40c;  100  for 

$3.oo.  GANNAS 


Mrs.  Frank  Pendleton 

TUBEROSES 

EOUBEE  FEARE — Doz.,  70c,  postpaid.  By  express, 
doz.,  60c;  100  for  $4.00. 

PEONIES 

Adapted  for  massing  in  beds,  and  particularly  val¬ 
uable  for  planting  in  groups  throughout  the  perennial  or 
shrubbery  border.  An  important  point  to  observe  in  the 
planting  of  Peonies  is  not  to  plant  too  deep.  The  roots 
should  be  placed  so  that  the  crowns  are  covered  with  2 
inches  of  soil.  Too  deep  planting  is  a  frequent  cause  of 
shy  flowering. 

COURONNE  D’OR — Immense  white  flower  with  a  ring 
of  yellow  around  the  center.  Each  50c;  3  for  $1.35;  par¬ 
cel  post  paid. 

EDUEIS  SUPERB  A — Very  early  bright  clear  pink. 
Each,  60c;  3  for  $1.50;  parcel  post  paid.  Not  prepaid, 
each,  50c;  3  for  $1.30;  12  for  $4.80. 

FEEIX  CROUSSE — Rich  dazzling  ruby  red,  Each 
65c;  3  for  $1.50;  parcel  post  paid.  Not  prepaid,  each, 
55c;  3  for  $1.50;  12  for  $5.25. 


They  do  well  in  all  sections  of  the  country;  succeeding 
in  any  kind  of  soil. 

HUN G ARIA — The  new  pink  canna  with  green  foliage, 
a  beautiful  shade  of  rose  pink,  4  feet.  Each,  20c;  doz., 
$2.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.75. 
EUREKA — Best  white  canna;  large  flowers;  green  fo¬ 
liage;  4  feet.  Each  25c;  doz.,  $2.25,  postpaid.  Not  pre¬ 
paid,  each,  20c;  doz.,  $2.00. 

THE  PRESIDENT — Greatest  red  canna.  The  immense 
flowers  are  of  a  glowing  orange  red  color  with  the  edge 
and  throat  turning  to  gold.  Green  foliage.  Each  2 Op; 
doz.,  $2.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.75. 
KING  HUMBERT — Orange  scarlet,  bronze  foliage,  4 
ft..  Each,  20c;  doz.,  $2.00,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  each, 
15c;  dozen,  $1.75. 

CALADIUMS  OR  ELEPHANT  EARS 

Caladiums  are  the  most  effective  plants  in  culti¬ 
vation  for  beds,  borders  or  for  the  lawn.  Small  bulbs, 
each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.25,  parcel  post  paid.  Not  prepaid,  by 
express,  each  10c;  doz.,  $1.00.  Large  bulbs,  each  25c; 
doz.,  $2.50,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  by  express,  each,  20c; 
doz.,  $2.00.  Mammoth  bulbs,  each,  50c;  doz.,  $4.25,  post¬ 
paid.  Not  prepaid  by  express,  each,  40c;  doz.,  $4.00. 


PEONIES  TO  COLOR 


All  showy  bulbs,  with  3  good  eyes: 

Double  Crimson,  each  . 35c;  12  for  $3.25;  parcel  post  paid 

Double  Pink,  each  . 35c;  12  for  3.25;  parcel  post  paid 

Double  White,  each  . 30c;  12  for  3.00;  parcel  post  paid 


Not  prepaid,  each  25c;  12  for  $2.75. 

DAHLIA  BULBS— SEPARATE  COLORS 

These  are  all  first  size  bulbs  in  the  following  colors:  Double 
Pink,  Double  Purple,  Double  Yellow,  Double  White,  Double  Scar¬ 
let,  Double  Striped.  Parcel  post  paid,  each  20c;  doz.,  $1.75.  Not 
prepaid,  each  15c;  doz.,  $1.50. 

DAHLIA  BULBS  NAMED 

BARON  SCHROEDER — Decorative  Dahlia,  light  purple,  large. 
Each,  25c;  doz.,  $2.50;  by  parcel  post,  each  30c;  doz.,  $2.85. 
FLAMIHCrO— Rich,  rosy  pink,  decorative.  Each,  35c;  doz.,  $3.25; 
by  parcel  post,  each  40c;  doz.,  $3.60. 

EUCERO — Bronze  buff,  Each,  35c;  doz.,  $3.25;  by  parcel  post, 
each,  40c;  doz.,  $3.60. 

MINA  BURGEE— Dark  scarlet,  the  best  decorative  Dahlia  of  its 
color.  Each,  30c;  doz.,  $3.00;  by  parcel  post,  each,  35c;  doz.,  $3.85. 
WHITE  SWAN — One  of  the  best  white  Show  Dahlias.  Each,  25c; 
doz.,  $2.50;  by  parcel  post,  each,  30c;  doz.,  $2.85. 

YELLOW  DUKE — The  best  yellow.  Each,  25c;  doz.,  $2.50;  by 
parcel  post,  each,  30c;  doz.,  $2.85. 

SPECXAE  OFFER — One  each  of  above  fine  named  Dahlias  (6 
in  all)  for  $1.50,  postpaid 


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The  Best  of  Grasses 

For  those  desiring  a  permanent  lawn  we  are  listing  below  only  those  mixtures  that  are  beyond 
question  the  best  obtainable.  With  these  high  grade  seeds  you  can  either  thicken  the  present  lawn 
or  plant  an  entirely  new  one.  The  pasture  grasses  are  well  known  and  do  not  need  a  lengthy 
introduction,  being  selected  with  great  care  for  their  vitality  and  thrifty  growing  qualities. 


LAWN  SEED — It  is  often  difficult  to  get  a  good  lawn 
in  the  South  because  it  has  been  found  that  no  one 
grass  will  give  satisfactory  results  at  all  seasons  and  on 
all  soils  in  varied  localities.  Experiments  have  proven 
the  value  of  combining  various  grasses  that  will  produce 
an  evergreen  lawn,  giving  permanency  and  beauty  of 
sward.  Sow  one  pound  to  every  225  square  feet,  on 
well  enriched,  deeply  prepared  seed  bed.  An  applica¬ 
tion  of  bone  meal  three  or  four  times  a  year  will  keep 
the  lawn  rich  in  color.  A  top  dressing  of  sheep  manure 
will  keep  the  lawn  healthy  and  vigorous. 

SPECIAL  MIXTURES  FOR  THE  SOUTH 

SUNNY  SOUTH  LAWN  GRASS— 1  lb.  sows  225 
square  feet;  40  to  50  lbs.  sows  1  acre.  It  is  composed 
of  robust-growing  grasses  and  is  a  satisfactory  mixture 
for  parks  or  large  places  where  lawn  and  grazing  are  to 
be  combined,  or  where  special  care  cannot  be  given.  This 
mixture  will  stand  dry,  hot  weather  better  than  the 
finer  lawn  grasses.  1  lb.,  60c;  parcel  post  paid. 

SHADY  SPOT  LAWN  GRASS— A  special  mixture  of 
grasses  adapted  to  growing  under  trees  and  in  shady 
places  where  it  is  difficult  to  get  other  grasses  to  grow. 
1  lb.,  60c,  parcel  post  paid. 

PERMANENT  PASTURE  GRASS  MIXTURE— 

Furnishes  pasture  all  the  season  from  early  Spring 
through  the  Winter.  Sow  in  early  Spring  or  Fall,  using 
1%  bushels  to  the  acre.  Lb.,  35c,  parcel  post  paid. 


PERMANENT  MEADOW  GRASS  MIXTURE — A 

special  mixture  for  sL  lasting  hay  crop.  Sow  in  spring 
or  fall,  using  1%  bushels  to  the  acre.  Lb.,  35c;  parcel 
post  paid. 

ITALIAN  RYE — Recommended  principally  for  fall 
planting,  but  can  also  be  sown  early  in  the  spring.  A 
very  quick  growing  grass.  It  is  an  annual  and  requires 
seeding  each  year.  It  should  be  cut  when  in  bloom  for 
hay.  Splendid  for  pasture  and  lawn  mixtures  with  other 
grasses.  Sow  at  the  rate  of  two  to  three  bushels  to 
the  acre.  1  lb.,  30c,  postpaid. 

KENTUCKY  BLUE  GRASS — This  famous  grass  is 
well  known  in  all  sections  and.  where  the  land  is  suitable, 
is  one  of  the  most  profitable  of  all  for  pasture.  It  grows 
well  on  any  stiff  or  loamy  soils  in  central  and  northern 
states  where  rich,  moist,  though  moderately  well  drained, 
and  succeeds  fairly  well  in  some  sections  of  the  South, 
where  lime  is  present  in  the  soil,  being  largely  used  with 
Bermuda  Grass.  Kentucky  Blue  Grass  is  at  its  best 
in  the  spring  and  fall  months,  but  being  rather  sensi¬ 
tive  to  heat,  does  not  grow  luxuriantly  during  the  sum¬ 
mer  months.  It  takes  a  considerable  time  to  get  a  good 
stand  of  this,  as  it  grows  very  slowly  at  the  start; 
when  once  established  forms  a  close,  compact  turf,  mak¬ 
ing  a  fine  pasture;  also  fine  for  lawns.  1  lb.,  50c,  post¬ 
paid 

CARPET  GRASS — Excellent  for  lawns  or  pasture  pur¬ 
poses  on  coast  and  all  sandy  lands  Grows  equally  as 
well  on  uplands.  It  stays  green  all  year.  Stools  heavily 
from  one  parent  stalk  and  spreads  rapidly.  Blades  are 
wide  and  give  fine  forage,  and,  when  well  set.  forms 
thick,  green  carpet  that  cannot  be  uprooted  by  any 
amount  of  grazing.  Sow  7  to  10  pounds  to  acre  broad¬ 
cast.  1  lb.,  50c,  postpaid. 

ENGLISH  BLUE  GRASS  (Me-adow  Fescue  or  Randall 

Grass) — A  splendid  grass  for  permanent  pastures,  start¬ 
ing  early  and  also  furnishing  excellent  pasture  very  late 
in  the  season.  It  also  makes  good  hay,  growing  on 
almost  any  soil,  thriving  best  in  that  which  is  moist. 
Per  lb.,  45c,  postpaid. 

PERMANENT  HOG  PASTURE  GRASS  MIXTURE 

— A  combination  of  mixed  clover  and  best  grass  suitable 
for  hog  pasture.  Sow  in  early  Spring  or  Fall  at  rate 
of  1  bushel  to  the  acre.  Lb.,  40c,  parcel  post  paid. 

TIMOTHY  AND  ALSIKE  MIXED — Suitable  mixture 
for  wet  lands,  furnishing  good  pasture  and  hay.  Sow  in 
early  Spring  and  Fall.  15  pounds  of  the  mixed  seed  per 
acre.  Lb.,  35c,  parcel  post  paid. 


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Red  Top 


ENGBXSH  BYE — Very  valuable 
variety  for  permanent  pasture,  also 
for  lawn  purposes.  It  makes  a 
very  heavy  leaf  growth  for  pasture 
or  hay.  Withstands  drouth  to  a 
remarkable  degree.  Used  extens¬ 
ively  throughout  our  section  for 
lawns.  Use  it  in  Bermuda  sod  to 
keep  the  lawn  green  during  the 
fall,  winter  and  early  spring,  when 
the  Bermuda  is  dormant.  Sow 
from  September  until  March  at 
the  rate  of  two  to  three  bushels  to 
the  acre.  1  lb.,  30c,  postpaid. 


JOHNSON  GRASS— A  most  pro¬ 
lific  perennial  hay  and  pasture 
grass,  eminently  suitable  to  hot, 
dry  climate  and  soils.  It  makes 
excellent  hay  and  furnishes  an 
enormous  amount  of  grazing.  No 
drouth,  methods  of  culture  or  ap¬ 
plication  of  chemicals  to  eradicate 
it  will  destroy  it  when  once  sown, 
therefore,  we  do  not  recommend  it 
to  be  sown  on  any  land  which  is 
intended  in  future  years  for  other 
crops.  The  best  time  for  cutting 
is  before  the  heads  appear,  as,  if 
allowed  to  ripen,  it  becomes  unfit 
for  stock.  Sow  in  March  or  April, 
1  to  1*4  bushels  per  acre.  1  lb., 
35c,  postpaid. 


RHODES  GRASS — It  is  a  per¬ 
ennial,  growing  from  three  to  four 
feet  high,  with  large  numbers  of 
very  long,  narrow  and  tender 
leaves,  and  with  rather  a  few 
branching  seed  spikes  or  slender 
branching  stems.  It  is  a  species 
that  does  not  spread  by  under 
ground  root-stalks,  but  produces 
running  branches  which  root  at 
the  joints  or  nodes,  thereby  pro¬ 
ducing  new  plants.  The  runners 
are  not  so  abundant  when  the 
grass  is  growing  thickly,  and, 
therefore,  does  not  materially  in¬ 
terfere  with  the  machinery  at  the 
time  of  harvesting  the  hay  crop. 
Per  lb.,  75c,  postpaid. 


PASPA1UM  DID  A  TATUM  or 
DALLAS  GRASS — Sow  eight  to 
ten  pounds  to  the  acre.  Has  given 
splendid  results  in  the  South.  It 
is  an  ideal  grass  for  dairy  farm¬ 
ers,  as  it  produces  enormous  quan¬ 
tities  of  fresh,  green,  juicy  feed 
during  the  hottest  weather.  It 
also  keeps  green  during  the  winter. 
Germinates  slowly  and  requires 
from  three  to  four  weeks  of  warm, 
moist  weather  to  sprout.  Plant 
from  November  to  March.  8 
pounds  per  acre.  Lb.,  60c,  ppd. 


ORCHARD  GRASS — This  is  one  of  the  very  best 
grasses  for  upland,  loamy  or  moderately  stiff  soils,  af¬ 
fording  a  large  amount  of  pasturage  as  well  as  making 
excellent  hay  if  cut.  when  in  bloom.  It  grows  about  3 
feet  high  and  matures  much  earlier  than  Timothy,  does 
not  exhaust  the.  soil  and  will  produce  2  to  3  tons  per 
acre  of  fine  hay.  Having  a  tendency  to  grow  in  clumps, 
it  does  better  if  sown  thickly.  1*4  to  2  bushels  being 
the  amount  usually  sown.  It  does  especially  well  if 
used  with  other  grasses.  1  lb.,  35c,  postpaid. 

BERMUDA  GRASS — Very  popular  and  a  great  boon 
in  the  South  for  pasture;  when  once  established,  no 
amount  of  drouth  or  hot  weather  will  kill  it  out.  It 
succeeds  on  nearly  all  soils,  furnishing  a  constant  growth 
of  grass  during  the  Summer,  but  becomes  brown  and 
bare  in  the  Pall  and  Winter.  It  cannot  be  recommended 
too  highly  for  pasture  and  general  culture  in  the  South, 
and  it  is  also  excellent  for  Summer  lawns.  Its  strong, 
creeping  roots  will  absolutely  prevent  wash.  Per  lb., 
60c,  postpaid. 

TAIiB  MEADOW  OAT  GRASS — A  tall  growing  grass 
with  flat  leaves.  It  has  proven  very  hardy  and  may  be 
sown  either  in  the  fall  or  spring.  It  will  do  well  on 
wpodland  pastures  where  it  is  possible  to  prepare  the 
soil,  thoroughly.  Ready  to  cut  for  hay  as  soon  as  it 
blooms.  A  good  stand  can  be  cut  two  or  three  times  a 
season;  30  lbs.  of  seed  to  the  acre.  1  lb.,  45c,  postpaid. 


TIMOTHY — <No  grass  is  better  known  than  this,  nor 
more  generally  grown,  as  it  produces  the  best  hay  of 
all  grasses,  but  is  of  little  value  for  pasture.  It  pro¬ 
duces  good  hay  on  almost  any  class  of  land,  but  in  this 
section  is  best  suited  to  bottom  lands  or  good,  well- 
drained  soil.  Yields  about  1 y2  to  2  tons  hay  to  acre. 
1  lb.,  20c,  postpaid. 

SUDAN  GRASS — A  forage  crop  of  immense  value. 
Sudan  is  an  annual,  therefore  it  is  necessary  to  sow 
every  year.  Plant  grows  tall,  7  to  8  feet,  stems  very 
small  and  tender,  stools  wonderfully;  makes  fine  hay 
and  much  relished  by  stock.  Yields  2  to  4  tons  per 
acre.  Sow  in  April,  in  drills  or  broadcast,  using  3 
pounds  to  the  acre,  having  drills  3  feet  apart,  and 
cultivate.  If  sown  broadcast,  14  to  20  pounds  will 
plant  an  acre.  Sudan  can  be  cut  two  or  three  times 
during  the  season.  1  lb.,  25c,  postpaid. 

RED  TOP  OR  HERDS  GRASS— Succeeds  better  on 
more  soils  than  any  other  grass  and  in  all  sections  of 
the  United  States.  Grows  slowly  but  becomes  very  vig¬ 
orous  later  and  spreads  rapidly  into  a  compact  sod. 
Suitable  to  stiff  soils  and  in  low  situations  subject  to 
overflow,  producing  luxuriant  growth,  attaining  a  height 
of  3  to  3  y2  feet.  For  the  best  quality  it  should  be  cut 
when  in  bloom;  ripens  about  the  same  as  Timothy.  1 
lb.,  40c,  postpaid. 


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A  Field  of  Burr  Clover 


HIGH  GRADE  CLOVER 


ALFALFA  CLOVER — This  Clover  is  being  more  large¬ 
ly  planted  in  the  South  every  year.  When  thoroughly 
established  can  be  cut  three  or  four  times  a  year,  yield¬ 
ing  heavily  each  cutting.  Soil  must  be  thoroughly  pre¬ 
pared  by  deep  plowing  and  harrowing  until  it  is  in  fine 
condition.  Sow  20  to  25  lbs.  per  acre.  Spring  seedings 
may  be  made  during  March  and  April,  and  in  the  fall 
during  September  and  October  on  any  good  soil  if 
properly  drained. 

FANCY  KANSAS  ALFALFA — This  represents  our 
idea  of  a  real  quality  and  genuine  worth  in  Alfalfa — 
something  to  meet  all  requirements  of  our  most  discrim¬ 
inating  customers.  Lb.,  40c,  parcel  post  paid. 
DAKOTA  NO.  12  ALFALFA- This  variety  is  the  re¬ 
sult  of  years  of  careful  breeding  and  represents  the 
highest  type  of  Alfalfa.  Dakota  produces  exceptionally 
hardy  Alfalfa,  practically  immune  to  Winter  killing. 
Stands  drouth  and  heat  as  well.  Highly  recommended 
by  Mississippi  Experiment  Station  at  Stoneville.  Our 
seed  is  the  genuine  Dakota  No.  12  stock.  Lb.,  50c, 
parcel  post  paid. 

BED  CLOVER — -A  valuable  farm  crop,  largely  used  for 
pasturage  and  soil  improvement.  Yields  two  to  three 
cuttings  per  year.  First  crop  makes  rich  feed  and  is 


Alfalfa 


most  valuable  for  hay.  Clover  draws  nitrogen  from  the 

air  largely  and  is  one  of  the  best  soil  renovating  crops. 
Clover,  intelligently  used,  is  the  farmer’s  best  friend. 
Should  be  used  as  a  rotation  crop.  Sow  in  fall  or 
spring.  10  to  12  lbs.  per  acre.  Lb.,  60c,  postpaid. 
MAMMOTH  SAPLING  CLOVER — Very  much  like 
the  common  Red  Clover,  but  larger,  heavier  and  later. 
Recommended  for  thin  soils.  Sow  10  to  12  pounds  to 
the  acre.  Lb.,  60c,  postpaid. 

JAPAN  CLOVER  (Lespedeza  Striata) — To  obtain  a 
good  stand,  disc-harrow  your  land,  then  scatter  the  seed 
on  top,  roll  the  field ;  this  will  cover  them  enough.  Sow 
in  March  or  April.  Seeds  weigh  25  pounds  per  bushel. 
Sow  20  to  25  pounds  per  acre.  Grows  anywhere;  is 
tenacious  in  any  soil;  lasts  always;  well  known  in  the 
South.  It  may  be  classed  among  the  most  valuable 
hay  and  pasture  plants  in  the  South.  1  lb.,  40c,  post¬ 
paid. 

AIiSIKE  CLOVER — Thrives  well  on  damp  soils  or  in 
situations  where  it  is  impossible  to  secure  a  catch  of 
Red  Clover.  Because  seed  goes  so  much  further  than 
Red  Clover,  and  because  of  its  comparatively  reasonable 
price  this  year,  many  farmers  are  giving  Alsike  the 
preference.  It  is  also  largely  sown  with  Timothy.  Sow 
6  to  8  pounds  to  the  acre  in  the  spring.  1  lb.,  40c,  postpaid. 
MELILOTUS  or  SWEET  CLOVER — A  variety  of  clover  which,  when 
young,  resembles  alfalfa,  but  on  mature  development  grows  from  4  to  6 
feet  in  height.  It  is  extremely  vigorous  and  especially  adapted  to  waste 
lands,  though  by  many  prominent  farmers  and  stock  raisers  is  used  on  good 
land  for  a  crop  forage.  It  is  very  vigorous  in  growth,  standing  frost  and 
drouth  remarkably  well,  the  top  root  penetrating  the  soil  very  deeply,  and 
occasionally  used  as  a  drainage  plant  for  wet  soils.  It  will  grow  on  almost 
any  barren  hillside  in  bottoms,  and  is  equally  adapted  to  all  good  farm¬ 
ing  lands.  Sweet  Clover  is  one  of  the  most  valuable  crops  for  bees,  being 
the  main  honey  plant  in  many  sections.  We  handle  only  the  white  blos¬ 
som  variety,  which  we  consider  the  best.  Sow  15  lbs.  per  acre.  Hulled 
seed.  1  lb.,  35c,  postpaid. 

BURR  CLOVER — An  annual  variety  which  is  sown  in  August  and  Sep¬ 
tember.  Makes  superior  pasturage,  fair  hay,  and  if  turned  under  the  fol¬ 
lowing  spring,  acts  as  a  splendid  fertilizer.  Grows  on  any  thin  land.  Sow 
10  pounds  fancy  hulled  seed  or  20  pounds  in  the  burr,  to  the  acre.  Hulled, 
1  lb.,  40c;  in  burr,  1  lb.,  25c,  postpaid. 

WHITE  CLOVER— This  variety  is  extremely  valuable  for  permanent 
grass  mixtures  or  those  prepared  for  grazing  land.  It  will  stand  more 
grazing  than  any  other  clover.  As  the  growth  is  short  it  has  no  value  in 
a  hay  crop.  Much  is  used  in  lawns.  Sow  in  spring,  4  to  6  pounds  per 
acre.  1  lb.,  75c,  postpaid. 

CRIMSON  CLOVER — Makes  excellent  green  foliage,  or  if  cut  when  in 
bloom  will  make  good  hay.  Especially  valuable  for  improving  the  soil, 
making  a  quick,  heavy  and  very  valuable  crop  for  plowing  under.  Sow 
15  pounds  to  the  acre  from  July  to  November.  Lb.,  25c,  postpaid. 
HTJBAN  CERTIFIED  SWEET  CLOVER— The  new  annual  Sweet 
Clover  of  the  White  Blossom  type.  It  is  excellent  for  land  improvement 
and  also  for  hay.  It  makes  a  luxurious  pasture  and  is  relished  by  all 
kinds  of  stock.  Owing  to  its  earliness  and  profusion  of  fragrant  blooms  it 
is  very  valuable  for  bee  raisers.  1  lb.,  60c,  postpaid. 


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SOY  OR  SOJA  BEANS 

The  Soy  Bean  is  a  legume,  and  in  nutritive  value  is  equal 
to  Red  Clover.  As  a  soil  improver,  it  is  excellent.  This  plant 
will  grow  on  a  wide  variety  of  soils,  but  the  richer  the  soil 
the  larger  the  yield  of  forage. 

The  land  should  be  prepared  as  for  cow  peas,  and  the  seed 
planted  in  drills  at  a  sufficient  distance  to  permit  one  or  two 
cultivations.  One  bushel  of  seed  will  plant  two  or  three  acres, 
the  amount  depending  on  the  distance  between  the  rows.  The 
planting  should  be  shallow,  never  more  than  one  inch,  or  many 
of  the  seed  will  decay.  This  is  a  very  important  point  to  re¬ 
member.  Inoculation  with  soil  from  any  old  soy  bean  field  is 
not  usually  necessary.  If  wanted  for  hay  the  crop  should  be 
cut  when  the  upper  leaves  begin  to  turn  yellow,  but  if  wanted 
for  seed  the  gathering  should  be  delayed  until  nearly  all  the 
leaves  have  fallen.  The  hay  is  easily  cured  and  is  nearly  as 
nutritious  as  Alfalfa  hay.  The  seed  planted  in  drills  at  a 
sufficient  distance  to  permit  cultivation,  using  y2  bushel  of  seed 
per  acre.  It  is  also  sown  broadcast  at  the  rate  of  one  bushel 
to  the  acre.  Soy  Beans  may  follow  a  crop  of  rye  or  barley. 
Sowing  thickly  will  prevent  the  stalks  from  growing  too  coarse, 
and  will  enable  them  to  be  harvested  and  cured  to  better  ad¬ 
vantage.  Drill  in  corn  rows.  One  peck  to  the  acre  will  help 
the  soil  and  make  fine  hog  pasture. 

MAMMOTH  YELLOW  SOY  BEANS— The  largest  growing 
and  most  popular  of  Soja  Beans  for  forage  purposes.  A  little 
later  in  maturity  than  other  kinds,  but  makes  larger  yields, 
both  of  forage  and  seed.  Qt.,  30c,  parcel  post  paid. 
OOTOOTAN  SOY  BEANS — This  is  the  most  remark¬ 
able  and  most  valuable  addition  to  Southern  agricul¬ 
ture  for  many  years.  A  Hawaiian  bean.  It  is  a  beautiful 
fast  growing  plant  growing  from  4  to  5  feet  high,  hav¬ 
ing  fine  stems  and  delicate  leaves.  It  cures  quickly  and 
makes  a  hay  of  fine  texture  and  splendid  quality.  For 
hay  and  grain  combined  the  Ootootan  is  in  a  class  by 
itself.  The  bean  itself  is  quite  small  and  jet  black.  One- 
half-peck  plants  an  acre.  Can  be  planted  any  time  from 
April  1st  to  August  1st.  Qt.,  50c,  parcel  post  paid. 

BILOXI  SOY  BEANS— This  bean  is  different  from  all 
other  Soys,  being  large®  in  type  and  usually  over  6  feet 
high,  wide  branching  with  much  foliage.  This  extra 
foliage  is  of  great  advantage  for  the  silo,  for  soil  renew¬ 
ing,  etc.  Stems  are  large,  but  hollow  and  cure  easily. 

Pods  scatter  seed  very  little;  two  weeks  later  than  the 
Mammoth  Yellow.  A  rank  grower  and  fine  for  fall  pas¬ 
turing,  seed  production  and  planting  in  corn  for  silage. 

One  bushel  usually  plants  4  to  5  acres,  three-fourths 
of  a  bushel  broadcast.  Price,  40c  per  qt.,  postpaid. 

LABEDO  SOY  BEANS — The  new  Laredo  Soy  Bean, 
after  a  thorough  test,  has  proven  to  be  the  best  all 
around  Soy  Bean  and  practically  immune  to  root  knot. 

The  Laredo  is  different  from  any  other  variety.  Plants 
get  up  a  few  inches  high  and  stool  out  like  oats  and 
each  individual  plant  sends  us  six  to  fifteen  very  fine 
branches  making  it  one  of  the  very  best  hay  beans. 
Similar  in  some  respects  to  O-Too-Tan  in  regard  to  seed, 
however,  are  a  little  smaller,  black  and  flat.  Very 
early.  One  bushel  will  plant  about  twelve  acres  in  2% 
foot  rows,  3  to  4  seeds  to  the  foot  in  drills  so  the  cost 
per  acre  is  not  so  high  in  comparison  to  the  other  Soys. 

1  quart,  50c,  postpaid. 

VIRGINIA — On  account  of  its  abundant  growth  and 
large  yield  of  beans  the  Virginia  makes  most  excellent 
hay  and  ensilage.  As  itl  is  about  20  days  earlier  than 
Mammoth  Yellow,  it  can  be  grown  further  North  and 
throughout  the  corn  belt.  The  vines  make  a  fine  growth, 
are  filed  with  pods,  stand  about  3  feet  high,  are  easy 
to  cut  and  easy  to  cure.  The  stems  being  fine  and  the 
leafage  profuse  adapts  it  particularly  well  for  hay  mak¬ 
ing.  Qt.,  50c;  parcel  post  paid. 


Ootootan  Soy  Beans 


VELVET  BEANS 

Velvet  Beans  make  an  enormous  growth  of  vines; 
greater,  in  fact,  than  any  other  known  forage  plant,  in 
the  same  length  of  time,  far  surpassing  the  cow  pea  in 
yield.  Velvet  Beans  are  usually  planted  in  rows  4  to  5 
feet  apart,  at  the  rate  of  about  half  a  bushel  per  acre. 
As  a  soil  improver  they  are  considered  superior  to  cow 
peas,  as  they  make  so  much  larger  growth  and  so  much 
heavier  amount  of  foliage.  The  proportion  of  nitrogen 
contained  in  the  vines  is  about  the  same  as  in  cow  peas, 
and  as  the  yield  is  so  much  greater,  the  total  amounts 
of  nitrogen  and  humus  added  to  the  soil  are  correspond¬ 
ingly  larger.  A  crop  of  three  tons  will  add  as  much 
nitrogen  to  the  soil  as  will  a  ton  of  cotton-seed  meal, 
while  the  amount  of  humus  will  be  three  times  as  great. 

EARLY  BIRD  SPECKLED — This  early  speckled  Vel¬ 
vet  Bean  is  a  variety  that  matures  in  90  to  100  days, 
and  can  be  grown  in  almost  any  part  of  the  South. 
The  Early  Bird  Bean  may  be  planted  in  April  or  IVLay, 
in  the  drill  with  corn,  or  in  rows  close  to  the  corn,  pre¬ 
ferably  after  a  rain,  and  cover  shallow.  The  cultivation 
of  the  corn  does  the  rest.  The  beans  will  begin  to 
mature  in  July  and  will  about  have  finished  maturing 
October  1st,  or  before  frost  in  any  section  of  the  South¬ 
ern  states.  1  quart,  30c,  postpaid. 

OSCEOIiA — This  new  velvet  bean  has  several  advan¬ 
tages  over  the  early  speckled  varieties.  It  is  free  from 
the  stinging  fuzz  or  velvet  on  the  pods,  which  makes  the 
other  varieties  unpleasant  to  handle.  Large  beans  and 
pods  make  them  less  expensive  to  gather,  and  is  also 
much  earlier  than  most  of  the  other  beans.  It  is  two 
weeks  earlier  than  the  other  beans.  It  is  two  weeks 
earlier  than  the  100-day.  Commences  to  get  ripe  about 
September  1st,  and  largely  ripened  by  September  15th; 
all  ripe  last  September.  Will  make  25  per  cent  more 
beans  than  the  100-day.  Blooms  mostly  purple.  1  qt., 
35c,  postpaid. 


Laredo  Soy  Beans 


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SELECTED  SEED  COR.N 


is  short  and  thick.  The  ears  grow  long  on  the  stalk, 
from  7  to  9  inches  in  length,  almost  parallel  throughout, 
of  medium  size,  averaging  14  rows  of  grains.  The  grains 
are  pure  white,  compact  and  heavy.  The  cob  small.  Qt., 
30c;  4  qts.,  75c,  postpaid. 

IOWA  SILVER  MINE  (100  days)— The  stalks  grow  to 
a  height  of  7  to  8  feet  and  set  the  ears  about  3^  to  4 
feet  from  the  ground.  The  ears  measure  from  10  to  12 
inches  in  length.  They  are  very  uniform  in  size  and 
shape,  16  to  20  straight  rows  of  deep,  pure  white  kernels 
on  a  small  cob.  It  is  the  heaviest  yielder  we  know,  hav- 
ihg  yielded  over  100  bushels  to  the  acre.  Seventy  pounds 
of  ears  will  make  62  pounds  of  corn.  It  is  entirely  dis¬ 
tinct  and  will  give  satisfaction.  Qt.,  25c;  gal.,  70c,  post¬ 
paid. 

MOSBY’S  PROLITIC  (120  days) — The  most  prolific 
com  in  existence;  the  stalks  are  tall,  bearing  3  to  5  fine 
ears.  The  grains  are  long,  set  close  to  a  small  cob,  very 
uniform  in  shape  well  filled.  It  has  good  roots  and  will 
withstand  storms  better  than  any  other  prolific  sort.  An¬ 
other  important  feature  of  this  fine  corn  is  its  abundant 
foliage,  which  renders  it  superior  to  most  sorts  for  en¬ 
silage  purposes.  This  is  a  Southern  corn,  and  is  recom¬ 
mended  for  general  crop.  It  is  purely  white,  small  cob, 
deep  full  grain  neither  too  hard  nor  too  soft,  and  stands 
crowding  in  the  drill  as  close  again  as  any  other  kind. 
Ears  of  medium  size.  Quart.  30c;  4  qts.,  75c,  postpaid. 
ST.  CHARLES  WHITE,  RED  COB  (100  days) — A 
large  medium  late,  tall-growing  variety,  producing  an 
abundance  of  fodder.  The  ears  are  very  large,  both  in 
length  and  circumference.  The  grains  are  long,  broad, 
deep  and  firmly  set  in  a  medium  large  red  cob.  Qt., 
25c;  4  qts.,  70c,  postpaid. 

NEAL’S  PAYMASTER — This  corn  was  originated  in 
Williamson  County,  Tennessee.  The  grains  are  pure 
white,  deep,  broad  and  set  very  solid  on  a  red  cob  of 
medium  size.  The  stalks  grow  from  8  to  10  feet  high. 
The  ears  are  very  uniform  in  size  and  shape,  running 
from  9  to  12  inches  in  length,  containing  16  to  20  rows, 
and  averaging  in  weight  from  1  pound  to  l\i  pounds. 
This  is  a  highly  bred  corn,  containing  a  high  percent¬ 
age  of  protein.  Maturing  about  medium,  it  is  well  filled 
at  both  butts  and  tip.  Every  stalk  bears  two  well- 
developed  ears.  Qt..  30c;  4  qts.,  75c,  postpaid. 
TENNESSEE  RED  COB,  WHITE — A  large,  white, 
red  cob  corn.  Ears  are  medium  size,  16  to  18  rowed; 
grains  are  very  large,  deep,  wide  and  thick.  Matures  in 
100  to  110  days.  This  corn  makes  fine  meal.  Qt., 
80c;  4  qts.,  75c,  postpaid. 


Mosby’s  Prolific 


MEXICAN  JUNE — This  is  a  valuable  addition  to  our 
large  and  selected  list  of  field  corn,  best  adapted  for 
the  South,  has  been  thoroughly  tested  in  the  past  and 
has  proven  all  that  was  claimed  for  it.  It  is  a  strong, 
robust  grower,  sending  the  roots  deep  into  the  soil. 
Stands  heat  and  drouth  well.  Ears  large,  small  grain 
and  well  covered  with  shucks.  Should  be  planted  in 
succession  from  middle  of  .April  to  end  of  July.  Qt., 
25c;  4  qts.,  70c,  postpaid. 

LAGUNA,  MEXICAN  JUNE  CORN— This  is  the  true 
Mexican  June  Corn  distributed  by  the  U.  S.  Department 
of  Agriculture  to  our  grower  and  far  superior  in  every 
way  to  the  common  Mexican  June  Corn  in  that  it  is 
largely  a  two-earned  variety,  considerably  softer,  with 
much  larger  ears  and  grain.  It  is  a  true  drouth-resister, 
our  grower  having  made  profitable  crops  in  1924.  when 
all  other  varieties  on  the  same  place  burned  up.  He  has 
made  76  bu.  per  acre,  on  good  ground,  planted  as  late 
as  July  3rd  and  fine  crops  planted  as  early  as  March 
1st,  in^  the  Yazoo  Delta.  Quart,  35c;  4  quarts,  $1.00, 
postpaid. 

HICKORY  KING  (100  days) — The  cob  is  so  small  and 
the  grain  is  so  large  that  when  an  ear  is  broken  in  half 
one  grain  will  cover  the  entire  end  of  the  cob.  Nearly 
all  of  the  stalks  bear  two  ears,  and  we  consider  it  one 
of  the  best  white  corns  grown.  Does  well  on  thin  land. 
Qt.,  25c;  4  qts.,  70c,  postpaid. 

CHAMPION  WHITE  PEARL — A  highly  bred,  pure 
white  90-day  corn,  large  ear  and  a  heavy  yielder.  Ears 
about  12  inches  long  and  average  1  pound  in  weight. 
Uniform  in  weight,  size  and  color.  Qt.,  25c;  4  qts., 
70c,  postpaid. 

YELLOW  VARIETIES 

NINETY-DAY  EARLY  YELLOW — This  is  a  stand¬ 
ard  variety;  matures  quick  and  yields  good  crop.  Is 
used  extensively  by  truckers  and  market  gardeners.  Qt., 
25c;  4  qts.,  70c,  postpaid. 

YELLOW  LEAMING — A  very  early  growing  corn; 
matures  in  about  90  days;  always  dries  out  quickly, 
therefore  a  desirable  variety  for  early  crop.  Qt.,  25c; 
4  q.tSi,  70c,  postpaid. 

TENNESSEE  MAMMOTH  YELLOW — Ears  are  of 
a  perfect  shape,  long,  and  filled  out  to  the  end  of  the 
cob.  The  grains  are  not  of  a  flinty  type,  neither  are 
they  so  soft.  A  Southern  grown  large-eared  yellow  corn, 
sure  to  give  satisfaction.  Quart,  30c;  4  quarts,  75c, 
postpaid. 

MORTGAGE  LIPTER — A  large-eared  variety  of  yel¬ 
low  corn.  Matures  medium  early,  about  90  days;  a  big 
yielder.  The  ears  are  well  filled  with  bright  yellow 
grains  of  fair  size.  Quart,  25c;  4  qts.,  70c,  postpaid. 
REID’S  EARLY  YELLOW  DENT — This  is  a  leading 
standard  yellow  variety,  originated  in  Illinois  many  years 
ago,  and  is  a  type  that  experts  have  failed  to  change 
for  the  better.  In  our  opinion  this  is  the  most  popular 
variety  of  yellow  corn  grown  in  the  United  States.  We 
offer  fine  stock  of  this  leading  standard  variety,  which 
is  among  the  best  all  around  purpose  Yellow  Dent  Corn 
grown.  Color  deep  yellow,  with  lighter  cap.  Grain  very 
deep,  closely  packed;  butts  and  tips  almost  entirely  cov¬ 
ered  over.  The  leaves  and  stalks  of  Reid's  Yellow  Dent 
make  fine  ensilage  and  fodder.  Well  adapted  for  our 
Southern  country.  Matures  in  90  days.  Quart,  25c:  4 
quarts.  70c.  postpaid. 

IOWA  GOLD  MINE — This  is  a  very  early  variety  rip¬ 
ening  in  90  days.  The  ears  are  large  and  the  cob  small; 
the  grain  is  deep  and  a  bright  golden  yellow.  Quart, 
25c;  4  quarts,  70c,  postpaid. 


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Selected  Cotton  Seed 


To  the  Cotton  grower  there  is  nothing  quite  as  impor¬ 
tant  as  the  selection  of  the  proper  seed  for  his  soil  and 
conditions,  and  when  the  variety  is  chosen  that  it  should 
be  also  selected  for  its  vigor  and  cotton  production  pedi¬ 
gree  and  our  offerings  are  selected  for  these  attributes. 
Almost  every  seed  must  be  changed  every  few  years  or  it 
“runs  out”  and  does  not  give  the  crop  it  should.  Even 
though  you  make  no  change  in  the  variety  new  seed  will 
much  more  than  repay  its  aditional  cost. 


See  page  66  for  quantity  price  on  Cotton  Seed. 


WANNAMAKER  CLEVELAND- Especially  recom¬ 
mended  for  sections  where  the  boll  weevil  is  present. 
Plant  is  vigorous,  thrifty,  with  low  close-jointed  basal 
fruit  limbs ;  large  bolls,  easily  picked,  medium-sized 
seeds,  grayish  to  greenish.  The  lint  runs  34  to  38  per 
cent,  is  fine  and  strong,  1  to  1-16  inches  long. 


DELPOS  COTTON  SEED — If  you  are  interested  in 
pure  Delfos  Cotton  Seed,  selected  types  of  6102  or 
631,  we  advise  you  to  book  your  order  early  as  the 
supply  is  limited  and  we  have  started  selling  early 
this  year.  Delta  Station,  Mississippi,  produced  the 
wonderful  Delfos  6102  after  constant  breeding  for  over 
a  period  of  ten  years  and  they  truly  produced  one  of 
the  best  types  yet  produced.  Delfos  produces  a  plant 
not  over  four  feet  high  and  it  has  held  that  standard 
of  height  on  the  strongest  Delta  lands.  It  sets  its 
fruit  early  on  numerous  lateral  branches,  beginning  close 
to  the  ground.  As  it  is  very  close  jointed  it  will  in¬ 
variably  produce  a  bowl  to  each  joint.  The  foliage  of 
Delfos  Cotton  is  very  light,  resembling  the  willow  leaf 
butter  bean.  The  staple  of  type  is  practically  speakim? 
5  3-16  to  1 %  full.  Delfos  Cotton  will  mature  in  about 
100  days  and  its  estimated  lint  is  from  31  to  33  1-3 
per  cent.  The  respective  differences  in  the  two  types 
as  we  find  them  to  be  are  as  follows:  6102 — Bowls  un¬ 
right,  better  for  strong  lands;  631 — Bowls  turned  down, 
better  for  poor  lands. 


ACALA  No.  6  COTTON — Has  given  the  most  satis¬ 
factory  results.  It  has  proven  to  be  a  large  boll  variety 
and  very  early.  The  plant  is  of'  medium  height  with 
strong  main  stalk.  The  bolls  large  size,  ovate-oblong 
with  short  blunt  point.  The  lint  will  puli  strong  1  1-8 
inch  and  the  percentage  of  lint  will  average  33  1-3.  It 
is  considered  one  of  the  most  desirable  sorts  to  plant 
in  sections  infested  by  the  boll  weevil. 


EXFBESS  350 — Express  350  is  the  best  variety  to 
use  now,  under  weevil  conditions,  that  is  available  in 
commercial  quantities.  Under  favorable  conditions  it 
will  mature  in  90  to  100  days,  being  the  best  early 
staple  cotton  available.  It  pulls  a  full  1  3-16  inch  staple 
of  very  even  length,  and  will  gin  out  29  to  30  per  cent 
lint. 

SALSBUEY  PEDIGREED — This  cotton  is  a  cross 

between  Wannamaker  Cleveland  and  Express.  The 
strong  points  of  Salsbury  cotton  are  these:  It  has  the 
best  staple  of  any  short  cotton  grown  and  brings  a 
premium ;  it  is  very  early ;  it  is  disease  resistant ;  has 
medium  foliage;  it  is  fast  blooming  and  sets  bolls  early; 
it  is  very  prolific;  easy  to  pick  and  has  large  bolls; 
makes  on  our  upland  sandy  lands  a  staple  above  one 
inch,  in  the  Delta  1  1-8  to  1 3-16 ;  has  good  ginning 
percentage;  a  magnificent  quality  of  lint;  high  spinning 
value ;  the  strongest  lint  ever  produced. 


ME  BANE  EARLY  TRIUMPH — For  several  years 
there  has  been  an  increasing  demand  for  a  tough-fibre- 
cotton  of  medium  staple;  something  between  the  ordi¬ 
nary  short  varieties  and  long  staples.  Mebane  Triumph 
is  ideal  in  this  respect;  pulls  from  1  1-16  to  1  1-8  inches, 
has  a  strong,  tough  fibre,  storm-proof  and  makes  a  good 
“bender”  cotton,  bringing  good  premium  in  price.  Extra 
large  boll,  easy  to  pick,  drouth  resistant,  lint  out-turn 
at  gin  37  to  39  per  cent,  and  one  of  the  earliest  of  the 
extra  big  boll  cottons. 


Half  and  Half 


KING’S  EARLY  IMPROVED — A  very  early,  small 
seeded  variety,  matures  two  weeks  earlier  than  any 
other  sort  and  nearly  always  thirds  itself.  On  account 
of  its  extreme  earliness  it  is  largely  planted  in  the  boll 
weevil  infested  sections,  as  it  matures  most  of  its  crop 
before  the  weevil  makes  its  appearance. 


HALF  AND  HALF— We  recommend  Half  and  Half 
the  most  valuable  sort  staple  cotton  ever  developed  to 
planters  who  prefer  a  short  staple,  or  have  the  boll 
weevil  to  contend  with.  It  is  earlier  than  King’s,  and 
stands  drouth  better  than  the  average  varieties.  On 
fertile  land,  with  good  seasons,  its  lint  will  run  as  high 
as  50  per  cent.  The  staple  is  about  1  inch.  We  feel 
sure  that  anyone  who  plants  Half  and  Half  the  coming 
season  will  be  more  than  pleased. 


SIMPKINS  EARLY  PROLIFIC — Originated  also  in 

Carolina  by  W.  A.  Simpkins,  and  like  King’s  Improved, 
from  the  old  Sugar  Loaf;  in  fact,  King’s  and  Simpkins 
are  very  similar  in  many  ways — about  the  same  shape 
and  size  plants;  same  size  boll ;  extra  early  maturity 
and  very  prolific — hence  its  name. — When  you  are  look¬ 
ing  for  an  extra  early  heavy  yielding,  short  cotton,  try 
this  variety. 


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Tennessee  Golden 

MILLET 

Millet  makes  a  large-yielding  and  most  nutritions  hay 
crop,  quick  growing  and  easily  cured.  It,  however,  re¬ 
quires  to  be  seeded  thickly — not  less  than  1  bushel  per 
acre  and  the  crop  should  always  be  cut  while  in  bloom, 
before  seed  hardens  in  the  head.  If  the  seed  is  allowed 
to  form  the  stalks  get  hard  and  it  does  not  make  nearly 
as  good  hay,  and  at  the  same  time  is  more  exhaustible 
to  the  land.  Can  be  sown  any  time  from  the  middle  of 
April  to  the  end  of  July.  Do  not  sow  too  early. 
TENNESSEE  GOLDEN — Our  Southern  grown  millet 
makes  much  better  growth  than  the  Western  grown  seed. 
This  true  Tennessee  grown,  a  type  that  produces  better 
quality,  grows  taller  and  gives  a  larger  yield  of  very 
nutritious  hay,  is  a  quick  grower.  It  should  be  cut  for 
hay  when  it  begins  to  show  the  heads.  Plant  from  April 
to  August.  The  sowing  of  Southern  Millet  with  cow- 
peas  for  a  hay  crop  is  increasing  in  favor  each  year. 
When  this  is  done,  use  an  early  variety,  such  as  Whip- 
poor-will  or  New  Era,  sowing  about  3-4  to  a  bushel  of 
millet  with  one  bushel  of  Peas  to  an  acre.  Lb.,  20c, 
postpaid. 

WESTERN  GOLDEN — This  variety  is  very  similar  to 
the  Tennessee  Golden;  however,  it  does  not  produce  quite 
as  much  hay,  and  the  heads  are  not  quite  so  large.  Lb., 
20c,  postpaid. 

PEARL  or  CAT-TAIL — Is  largely  used  for  dairymen. 
Furnishing  them  green  food  throughout  the  summer. 
Should  not  be  planted  before  May  in  warm  soils,  as  it 
is  a  tropical  plant,  when  it  has  reached  the  height  of 
three  to  four  feet,  it  will  stool  out  enormously  and  make 
a  rapid  growth.  In  this  way  3  or  4  cuttings  a  season 
can  be  obtained.  It  can  be  fed  either  green  or  cured 
as  dried  forage,  making  a  most  nutritious  feed  which  is 
relished  by  all  kinds  of  stock.  Sow  5  pounds  per  acre 
in  drills  3  feet  apart  or  broadcast  at  the  rate  of  20  to 
80  pounds  per  acre.  Lb.,  35c,  parcel  post  paid. 
JAPANESE  or  BARNYARD  MILLET — This  is  a  for¬ 
age  plant  of  great  value,  growing  in  most  any  soil.  It 
has  been  known  to  produce  3  to  5  tons  of  fodder  if 
planted  early.  After  second  cutting  it  will  afford  a 
pasturage  all  the  fall.  It  is  relished  by  all  stock,  and 
is  sometimes  called  the  Billion  Dollar  Grass.  1  lb., 
80c,  postpaid. 

KAFFIR  CORN,  MILO  MAIZE 

WHITE  ZAFFIR — Grows  4  to  5  feet  high.  The  stems 
are  very  leafy  and  keep  green  and  brittle,  unlike  other 
sorghums,  which  harden.  Makes  excellent  fodder,  either 
green  or  dried.  For  fodder,  sow  from  %  to  1  bushel, 
either  broadcast  or  in  drills.  Lb.,  25c,  postpaid. 
RED  KAFFIR — Grows  taller  than  the  white;  stalks 
slender,  juicy  and  very  leafy.  Ripens  earlier  than  that 
of  the  white  and  yields  much  heavier.  Lb.,  25c,  parcel 
post  paid. 


YELLOW  MILO  MAIZE— A  non-saccharine  sorghum 
of  high  value.  It  is  a  vigorous  grower,  of  deep  green 
color,  attaining  a  height  of  8  to  10  feet.  Plant  in  April, 
May  or  June,  6  to  8  pounds  of  seed  to  an  acre  in  drills. 
Lb.,  20c,  parcel  post  paid. 

EGYPTIAN  WHEAT  or  SHALLU-A  valuable  new 
grain,  entirely  different  from  wheat.  The  heads  are 
large  and  heavy.  All  stock  love  it,  and  do  well.  It  makes 
hens  lay  better  than  any  poultry  food.  It  will  stand 
more  wet  or  dry  weather  than  maize  or  cane.  Plant  in 
drills  3  feet  apart,  using  ten  pounds  of  seed  per  acre, 
or  broadcast,  using  from  2  to  4  bushels.  Lb.,  35c,  par¬ 
cel  post  paid. 

FETERITA — This  wonderful  new  non-saccharine  sor¬ 
ghum  is  somewhat  similar  to  Kaffir  Corn,  with  the  ex¬ 
ception  that  the  grains  are  somewhat  larger  and  softer 
than  Kaffir  corn,  and  it  is  preferred  by  many  on  this 
account  for  feed  in  the  head.  It  is  about  undoubtedly 
the  most  drouth-resisting  of  any  of  the  sorghum  family. 
Sow  in  April  or  May  in  drills,  5  pounds  to  thei  acre. 
Lb.,  25c,  parcel  post  paid. 

SORGHUM  OR  CANE  SEED 

TEXAS  SEEDED  RIBBON — This  cane  gets  its  name 
from  being  a  variety  that  closely  resembles  the  true 
Ribbon  Cane,  raised  from  cuttings.  It  makes  the  fin¬ 
est  kind  of  syrup.  Lb.,  25c,  parcel  post  paid. 
JAPANESE  HONEY — This  variety  of  cane  is  with 
out  a  doubt  the  best  all-around  cane  for  the  Southern 
farmers.  It  is  the  very  best  syrup  producer  of  all  of 
the  varieties  and  is  also  a  splendid  forage  crop  for 
green  feeding,  making  excellent  hay  if  sown  in  drills 
very  thick,  and  may  be  planted  any  time  between  April 
and  August.  It  grows  10  to  12  feet  high  and  is  very 
prolific,  sometimes  producing  five  to  seven  stalks  from  one 
seed.  Matures  about  the  middle  of  August  to  October, 
owing  to  time  of  planting,  but  will  keep  green  and  stand, 
if  desired,  until  killed  by  frost,  allowing  the  farmer  to 
take  his  own  time  to  harvest  for  syrup.  As  a  syrup  pro¬ 
ducer  it  has  no  equal,  being  exceedingly  juicy  and 
sweet,  making  from  200  to  400  gallons  per  acre,  highly 
flavored.  Lb.,  25c,  parcel  post  paid. 

EARLY  ORANGE — A  variety  well  adapted  for  the 
South.  It  is  from  8  to  10  days  later  than  the  Early 
Amber.  Largely  used  for  hay  and  fodder.  Lb.,  20c, 
parcel  post  paid. 

EARLY  AMBER — Farmers  and  stockmen  say  that  the 
Early  Amber  is  the  most  valuable  fodder  plant  in  exist¬ 
ence.  It  is  profitably  grown  from  Manitoba  to  Mexico 
on  any  good  corn  ground,  and  it  is  but  little  affected  by 
drouth.  Lb.,  20c,  parcel  post  paid. 

RED  TOP  SORGHUM — Grown  extensively  in  Middle 
Tennessee.  Very  sweet  and  one  of  the  best  for  hay. 
Lb.,  20c,  parcel  post  paid. 


Sorghum — Early  Amber 


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43 


PEANUTS 


Prepare  the  ground  well,  laying  it  off  in  rows  with 
a  shovel  plow;  the  rows  should  be  ZV2  feet  apart, 
and  put  two  kernels  to  the  hill,  which  are  about  one 
foot  apart.  Cultivate  thoroughly  and  keep  the  land 
as  level  as  possible.  One  and  one-half  bushels  of 
unshelled  nuts  will  seed  an  acre. 


SPANISH — In  addition  to  their  value  for  growing  for  nuts 
these  are  very  largely  used  in  the  South  as  a  forage  and  fat¬ 
tening  crop  for  hogs  and  other  stock.  They  are  early  to  ma¬ 
ture  very  productive,  and  in  the  far  South,  where  they  can 
be  planted  during  March  and  April,  two  crops  can  be  made 
in  one  year,  the  second  crop  being  planted  early  in  July, 
the  tops  making  a  hay  crop  and  the  nuts  a  grain  crop.  They 
grow  more  compact  than  the  Virginia  Peanuts,  making  it 
possible  to  grow  them  closer,  making  the  cultivation  easier 
also.  This  variety  frequently  yields  sixty  bushels  of  market¬ 
able  peanuts  and  two  tons  of  hay  per  acre.  Lb.,  25c,  post¬ 
paid. 

TENNESSEE  RED — The  finest  variety  grown.  Especially 
adapted  to  the  black,  waxy  land  as  well  as  the  sandy  soil. 
The  nuts  contain  three  large  kernels  in  each  and  are  enor¬ 
mously  productive.  Lb.,  30c,  parcel  post  paid. 

MAMMOTH  WHITE  VIRGINIA— Largest  size;  white  va¬ 
riety.  Lb.,  30c,  postpaid. 


Spanish  Peanuts 

CLAY — Very  similar  to  the  Unknown  but  earlier;  vig¬ 
orous  growth ;  very  popular. 

RED  RIPPERS — One  of  the  most  prolific  varieties  of 
cow  peas.  Vines  grow  long;  make  an  abundance  of  hay. 
MIXED — Preferred  by  many  farmers  where  the  crop 
is  intended  for  soil  improving;  they  will  grow  thicker 
than  separate  varieties,  producing  better  crop  of  vines 
and  forage. 

WHITE  TABLE  PEAS 

CALIFORNIA  LARGE  WHITE  BLACZEYE — Very 

large,  kidney-shaped  peas,  maturing  the  earliest  of  all ; 
fine  for  early  market. Qt.,  40c,  postpaid. 

WHITE  BROWN-EYED — A  desirable  table  pea.  Pro¬ 
lific.  Qt.,  35c,  postpaid. 

WHITE  LADY  PEAS — Very  small  seeded  but  strong 
growing  and  prolific  pea  for  table  use.  Peas  are  creamy 
white  and  of  the  finest  quality.  Qt.,  50c,  postpaid. 

CROWDER  PEAS — Exceptionally  fine  for 
table  use.  Prolific  and  very  sweet.  Qt.,  60c, 
postpaid. 

FIELD  BEANS 

MUNG  BEAN — Wonderful  new  bean  for  for¬ 
age.  Heavy  seeder,  grows  well  on  light  or 
clay  soils,  produces  tremendous  quantity  of 
nitrogen  nodules  on  its  roots.  Beans  are  ex¬ 
cellent  for  table  use.  Matures  in  90  to  100 
days,  a  little  earlier  than  speckled  pea,  but 
can  be  planted  at  any  time  and  the  same  way 
as  cow  peas.  Plant  grows  upright  like  soja 
bean,  making  it  easy  to  cut  with  blade  or  ma¬ 
chine.  Leaves  stay  on  stalk  well  while  being 
handled.  1  lb.,  50c,  postpaid. 

CASTOR  BEANS  (Ricinus  or  Castor  Oil 
Bean) — Plant  like  com.  in  March  and  April; 
use  V2  peck  of  seed  to  the  acre  in  rows  4  feet 
apart ;  thin  plants  to  24  inches.  The  plant 
prefers  a  rich,  well  drained  sandy  or  clay 
loam.  Qt.,  55c,  postpaid. 


SAGRAIN 


THE  WONDER  FORAGE  CROF 

Sagrain  is  planted  in  regular  cotton  width 
rows,  using  about  7  pounds  per  acre.  The 
stalks  should  be  left  about  10  to  15  inches 
apart  in  the  drill  depending  upon  the  fertility 
of  the  soil.  All  classes  of  live  stock  are  very 
fond  of  Sagrain.  Some  planters  use  corn 
binders  and  feed  direct  from  the  shocks ;  oth¬ 
ers  put  under  shelter;  still  others  cut  the  heads 
from  the  standing  stalks,  using  cane  knives 
and  throwing  the  heads  into  wagons  much  the 
same  as  pulling  corn.  In  this  manner  a  man 
can  cut  as  much  Sagrain  as  he  can  pull  corn. 
Each  stalk  will  make  six  to  eight  heads  which 
are  equivalent  to  so  many  small  ears  of  corn. 

Sagrain  has  done  well  on  heavy  lands  where 
corn  does  not  do  well  and  has  also  given  sat¬ 
isfactory  yields  on  land  too  thin  for  corn. 
Price,  1  lb.,  35c;  7  lbs.,  enough  to  plant  1 
acre,  $1.75;  parcel  post  paid. 


COW  PEAS 

Sow  in  May,  June  and  July,  at  the  rate  of  one-half 
bushel  to  the  acre.  The  value  of  cow  peas  as  a  soil  en- 
richer  is  now  well  known.  As  fast  as  farmers  under¬ 
stand  the  advantages  of  this  plant  as  an  agency  through 
which  the  value  of  their  land  may  be  greatly  increased, 
there  will  be  more  successful  farmers  and  more  profitable 
farms.  It  adds  nitrogen  to  the  soil  at  less  cost  than  any 
other  method.  Cow  peas  make  excellent  hay. 

Prices  on  cow  peas  given  on  application  Let  us  know 
how  many  you  will  need. 

WHIPPOORWILL — A  favorite  early  bunch-growing 
variety.  Seed  is  reddish  brown  speckled.  A  great  fa¬ 
vorite  on  account  of  its  early  maturity. 

NEW  ERA — An  early,  upright-growing  variety.  The 
seed  is  smaller.  It  is  not  inclined  to  run.  Matures  in 
sixty  to  seventy-five  days. 

BLACK  STOCK — This  is  a  large,  late-vining  variety. 

The  vines  grow  very  long.  Best  for  thin  land. 


New  Era 


SEE  PAGE  66  FOR  QUANTITY  PRICES  ON  ABOVE 


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Miscellaneous  F arm  Seeds 


SPECIAL  NOTICE 

For  quantity  prices  on  nil  varieties  of  seed  listed  on 
this  page  see  page  66.  We  will  be  glad  to  furnish  our 
customers  any  information  desired  regarding  seeds. 


We  have  grouped  together  for  the  convenience  of  our  customers  all  the  various  farm  seeds. 
If  larger  quantities  are  wanted  than  prices  quoted  call  for,  we  will  be  pleased  to  quote  further 
upon  request. 


DWAEP  OKLAHOMA  BROOM  CORN— This  variety  grows 
only  three  or  four  feet  high,  and  is  much  easier  handled  than  the 
tall  growing  sorts.  The  bush  is  straight,  smooth  and  of  good 
quality.  1  lb.,  25c,  postpaid. 


SPRING  VETCH — Better  for  spring  sowing  than  the  Winter 
Vetch.  A  nutritious  and  valuable  forage  and  soil- improving  crop. 
Large  and  quick  growth.  Sow  50  lbs.  to  the  acre.  1  lb.,  30c,  post¬ 
paid. 


SAND  or  HAIRY  VETCH — Sow  from  July  to  November,  pre¬ 
ferably  with  grain,  which  will  hold  vetch  off  the  ground.  Sow 
50  lbs.,  to  the  acre.  With  grain,  1  peck  to  the  acre.  1  lb.,  40c, 
postpaid. 


RAPE,  DWARP  ESSEX — This  is  an  ideal  sheep  feed,  easily 
grown;  perfectly  hardy  and  possesses  remarkable  fattening  prop¬ 
erties.  Any  corn  soil  will  grow  rape.  Sow  the  seed  any  time  in 
March  and  by  the  end  of  June,  and  the  crop  can  be  ready  to 
feed  at  a  season  when  it  is  most  needed.  It  does  well  sown  with 
oats.  After  oats  are  cut  the  Rape  grows  rapidly.  If  the  soil  is 
rich  and  clean,  sow  broadcast;  if  not  so  clean,  sow  in  drills  ana 
cultivate  as  for  corn.  When  sown  broadcast  use  six  pounds,  and 
if  in  drills,  2  lbs.  to  the  aere.  1  lb.,  25c;  10  lbs.,  $1.50,  post¬ 
paid. 


EARLY  BURT  OATS — The  quickest  growing,  most 
prolific  and  surest  cropping  of  Spring  Oats.  Good  for 
thin  land.  Sow  2  bushels  to  acre. 

RED  RUST  PROOP  OATS — These  oats  are  very  pop¬ 
ular  throughout  the  South.  They  do  well  on  any  good 
land  and  are  very  productive.  They  are  sown  both  in 
the  spring  and  fall  at  rate  of  2  bushels  to  acre. 

APPLER  OATS — A  very  hardy  variety,  rust  proof 
and  a  heavy  yielder.  Matures  ten  days  earlier  than 
native  rust  proof  and  about  a  week  later  than  Burt. 


RUSSIAN  SUNFLOWER — Plant  in  March,  April  and 
May,  6  pounds  of  seed  to  the  acre,  making  rows  3% 
feet  apart,  dropping  2  seeds  every  18  inches;  cultivate 
like  corn.  1  lb.,  25c,  postpaid. 

TEOSINTE — A  valuable  continuous  cutting  forage  plant 
for  Southern  and  Southwestern  States,  furnishing  a 
most  nutritious  food,  green  or  dry,  for  horses  and  cat¬ 
tle.  It  resembles  Indian  Corn,  the  leaves  being  larger 
and  the  sap  sweeter.  Sow  in  May  or  June,  in  drills, 
3 y2  to  4  feet;  2  to  3  lbs.  per  acre.  %  lb-.  35c;  1 
lb.,  85c;  5  lbs.,  $3.70  postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  1  lb., 
75c;  5  lbs.,  $3.50. 


WINTER  TURP  OATS — -This  oat  is  unsuited  for 
spring  planting.  They  are  best  planted  in  the  fall^  and 
will  furnish  excellent  winter  and  spring  pasture. 


CHUPAS — Much  used  to  fatten  hogs.  Plant  in  April, 
12  inches  apart,  in  3-foot  rows.  Should  be  soaked  be¬ 
fore  planting.  One  peck  of  seed  per  acre.  Lb.,  50c,  parcel 
post  paid. 


JAPANESE  BUCKWHEAT — s,.w  in  April,  May  or 
June,  1  bushel,  broadcast,  to  the  acre.  1  lb.,  25c,  post¬ 
paid. 


SILVER  HULL  BUCKWHEAT  -Splendid  for  bees, 
also  makes  best  grain.  Sow  in  June,  1  bushel,  broad¬ 
cast,.  to  the  acre.  1  lb.,  25c,  postpaid. 


SPELTZ  or  EMMER — Has  proven  successful  in  every 
part  of  the  South  it  has  been  planted.  It  makes  fine 
pasture  and  good  hay  if  planted  at  the  proper  time.  It 
will  grow  well  and  produce  an,  immense  crop  on  poor 
soil.  It  is  tough  and  hardy  and  stands  drouth  bettter 
than  any  other  grain.  Matures  as  early  as  Barley  and 
grows  as  tall  as  Rye,  but  is  of  better  feeding  value  than 
either.  It  will  yield  from  50  to  75  bushels  of  grain  per 
acre  nnd  several  tons  of  hay.  Sow  in  M’arch,  1  bushel 
to  the  acre,  broadcast.  1  lb.,  25c,  postpaid. 


BEARDLESS  BARLEY  It  makes  a  quick  growing 
crop  of  most  excellent  and  nutritious  feed,  either  to  use 
green  or  to  cure  as  hay.  Sow  1%  to  2  bushels  per  acre. 
1  lb.,  20c,  postpaid. 


IMP.  EVERGREEN  BROOM  CORN— A  favorite  in  all  sections. 
Grows  to  a  good  length  and,  if  cut  at  the  proper  time,  retains  a 
good  color.  Six  pounds-  of  seed  are  required  for  an  acre  when 
drilled  in  rows  3  feet  apart.  1  lb.,  25c,  postpaid. 


SEED  RYE — Makes  excellent  pasture  for  all  classes  of  stock. 
Sown  mostly  in  the  fall,  beginning  about  September  and  sowing 
up  to  December.  We  handle  three  varieties — Missouri,  Abruzzi 
and  Rosen.  Prices  quoted  on  application;  also  any  other  informa¬ 
tion. 


Dwarf  Essex  Rape 


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45 


I  Fruit  Trees,  Berries,  Grape  Vines  and  Shrubs 

Our  trees  are  first-class  in  every  respect.  We 
represent  one  of  the  largest  and  most  reliable 
nurseries  in  the  South. 


Terms  are  strictly  cash,  F.  O.  B.  growing 
station.  No  trees  shipped  C.  O.  D. 

Set  out  small  trees.  They  are  more  certain 
to  grow  and  will  bear  fruit  just  as  early  as  any 
large  or  older  tree.  It  is  a  mistake  to  reset  older 
than  two  years. 

APPLES 

They  taste  better,  are  always  fresh,  cheaper  and  al¬ 
ways  handy  when  you  want  them.  Vicksburg  Seed  Co. 
apple  trees  come  to)  you  in  fresh  condition,  strong,  well 
rooted,  transplant  successfully  and  come  into  bearing 
quickly. 

2-year-old  trees  .  each,  70c;  10  for  $6.00 

SUMMER  VARIETIES 

DUCHESS  OF  OLDENBURG— Yellow,  striped  red. 

July. 

EARLY  HARVEST — Fine  yellow;  ripens  in  June. 
HORSE — Large,  yellow  fine  for  cooking ;  ripens  in  Aug¬ 
ust. 

MAY  PIPPIN — Is  greenish  yellow;  ripens  in  May  and 
June. 

RED  ASTRACHAN — -Greenish,  covered  crimson;  ripens 
ih  'L  Jun'e. 


STAYMEN  WINESAP —  Similar  to  Winesap,  better 
quality. 

DELICIOUS- — Very  large,  oblong,  rich  crimson,  shaded 
to  yellow. 


RED  JUNE— Dark  crimson,  fine  grain,  moderately 
juicy. 

PALL  VARIETIES 

BELL  FLOWER— Oblong,  fine  rich  yellow,  juicy,  acid. 
PALL  PIPPIN — Large,  yellow;  ripens  in  September. 
ROME  BEAUTY— Large,  red,  white  flesh.  A  fine  apple. 
YATES’  MAMMOTH— Richly  striped;  ripens  in  No¬ 
vember. 

WINTER  VARIETIES 

ARKANSAS  BEAUTY — Large,  bright  red;  succeeds 
well. 

ARKANSAS  BLACK — Large,  dark  crimson;  flesh  yel¬ 
low. 

BEN  DAVIS — Large,  greenish  yellow,  striped  with  red. 
GRIMES  GOLDEN— Golden  yellow,  crisp,  tender  and 
juicy. 

JONATHAN — Large  size;  rich  color,  handsome  variety. 
WINESAP — Rich,  dark  red,  flesh  fine,  creamy  yellow. 


CRAB  APPLES 

Each  75c;  Ten,  $6.50.  Golden  Beauty,  Red  Siberian  and 
Yellow  Siberian. 

PEACHES 

2-year-old  trees  . . . . . . .  each  70c;  10  for  $6.00 

CLINGSTONES 

CHINESE  CLING — Delicious  creamy  white;  July  15. 
PITZHUGH  LEE — Creamy  .white  with  crimson  blush 
July. 

HEATH  CLING — Pale  yellow ;  - fine  grain  ;  September. 
INDIAN  BLOOD — Very  large,  dark  crimson  color; 
August. 

LEMON  CLING — A  deep  yellow  peach.  July. 

LEVY’S  LATE — A  fine,  large  late  variety.  October. 
MORRIS  OCTOBER — One  of  the  best.  October. 

OLD  MIXON  CLING — Yellowish  white;  August. 

FREESTONES 

ADMIRAL  DEWEY — Orange  yellow  with  crimson 
cheek.  June  15. 

BELLE  OP  GEORGIA — Very  large:  white  skin,  at¬ 
tractive  red  cheek;  flesh  white;  the  standard  of  ex¬ 
cellence  of  all  peaches  in  quality;  prolific  bearer.  It 
is  one  of  the  best  market  varieties  of  its  season.  July. 
CARMAN — -Large,  resembling  Elberta;  skin  is  tough 
creamy  white,  with  deep  blush ;  flesh  creamy  white, 
tinged  with  red ;  good  flavor.  Good  shipper.  June. 
CRAWFORD’S  EARLY — Large,  yellow,  with  red 
cheek,  flesh  yellow,  juicy  and  sweet;  its  size  and 
beauty  make  it  very  popular.  Tree  vigorous  and  pro¬ 
ductive.  August. 

CRAWFORD’S  LATE— Large;  yellow  or  greenish- 
yellow  stained  with  red  at  pit,  melting,  vinous  and 
very  good.  The  tree  is  hardy  and  productive,  usually 
needs  thinning.  August  20. 

ELBERTA — Everybody  knows  this  big,  yellow  and 
red  peach  with  its  firm,  juicy  flesh  because  it’s  the 
leading  market  peach  of  the  country.  August  1. 
GREENSBORO — Early  variety,  large  white;  June. 
HEATH  FREE — Very  tender,  juicy  and  melting. 
September. 

OLD  MIXON  FREE — Yellowish  white;  juicy.  Aug¬ 
ust  15. 

PIQUET’S  LATE — Flesh  yellow,  sweet.  September. 
YELLOW  ST.  JOHN — Golden  yellow.  June  20. 


Elbertas 


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CHERRIES 

2  ye-ar  old  Trees  . . . . Each  $1.00;  10  for  $8.50 

BLACK  TARTARIAN — -Black,  juicy.  Tree  productive,  ripens  last  of  June. 
EARIiY  RICHMOND — Fine,  very  early.  Hardy,  healthy,  ripens  in  May. 
GOVERNOR  WOOD — Very  large,  hardy;  ripens  last  of  May. 

LATE  DUKE — Light  red;  rich,  light  yellow  amber,  ripens  last  of  June. 
MAY  DUKE — Large,  dark  red;  rich,  juicy;  ripens  in  May. 

JAPANESE  PERSIMMONS 

The  Japanese  Persimmon  is  thoroughly  adapted  to  the  Cot¬ 
ton  Belt.  The  fruit  varies  in  color  and  shape.  We  offer  two 
of  the  best  kinds,  well  adapted  to  this  latitude,  in  four  dis¬ 
tinct  sorts.  Price,  2  to  4  feet,  each  $1.00;  ten  for  $9.00. 

NECTARINES 

Strong  2-year-old  Trees,  each,  $1.00;  10  for  $7.50. 

APRICOTS 

Strong  2-year-old  Trees,  each,  $1.00;  10  for  $7.00. 

EARLY  GOLDEN — Small,  pale  orange,  juicy  and  sweet. 

MOOREPARK — Medium  size,  good  keeper. 

RUSSIAN— Of  best  quality,  ripens  early;  very  productive. 


Duchess 


Early  Richmond 

CLAPP'S  FAVORITE — Resembles  the 
Bartlett:  flesh  melting;  ripens  in  October. 
DUCHESS  D  ANGOULEME — Very  large 

ripens  in  October.  Very  sweet. 

GARBER — Larger  than  Keiffer;  a  beau¬ 
tiful  yellow  pear.  Fine  canning  variety. 

KOONCE — Of  large  size  and  good  form 
and  color. 

KEIFFER — Golden  yellow,  tinged  with 
red  on  one  side,  remarkably  free  from 
blight ;  ripens  in  September. 

QUINCES 

Strong  2-year  old  Trees,  each,  $1.00; 
10  for  $9.00 

CHAMPION — Large  and  handsome  ; 
tender,  rich  and  delicate  in  flavor. 

ORANGE — Large,  round,  golden  yel¬ 
low;  very  fine.  Tree  reliable  grower. 

REA’S  MAMMOTH — An  improvement 
upon  the  Orange ;  much  larger. 

GRAFTED  OR  BUDDED 
PECANS 

The  budded  or  grafted  pecan  will 
bear  at  six  years  of  age,  while  the 
seedlings  seldom  commence  to  give  fruit 
under  ten  years  after  planting. 

Price,  2  to  3  feet,  $1.50  each,  ten  for 
$12.50;  3  to  4  feet  $2.00  each,  te-n  for 
D’Angouleme  $17.50. 

BRADLEY  PECAN — Its  good  points  are  large  size,  thin  shell, 
well  filled  and  very  prolific. 

FROTSCHER  PAPER  SHELL  PECAN — One  of  the  best; 
large,  thin  shells ;  prolific  bearing. 

PRIDE  OF  THE  COAST — Nuts  frequently  2  inches  in  length; 
shell  moderately  thin ;  nuts  will  run  from  24  to  32  to  the  pound. 

SHADE  TREES 

All  trees  are  carefully  and  securely  packed  either  in  burlap 
or  in  boxes.  We  offer  varieties,  listed  below,  in  three  sizes  as 
follows : 

4  to  6  ft.,  $1.00  each;  6  to  8  ft.,  $1.50  each;  8  to  10  ft., 
$2.00  each.  Prices  on  larger  sizes  mailed  on  request. 

Ailanthus,  or  Tree  of  Heaven.  White  Ash,  White  Elm,  Catalpa, 
Black  Walnut,  Tulip,  Poplar,  Hackleberry,  Russian  Mulberry, 
Maple,  Chinaberry. 

LAWN  TREES 

Purple  Leaf  Plum  6-8  ft.  $1.50  Texas  Umbrella  . $1.50 

Red  Bud.  6  feet  . $1.00  Weeping  Willow  6-8  ft.  $1.00 

Mimosa  tree  . $1.25  „  .  Trr.1,  „  ,  „ 

Magnolia  Grandiflora . $2.00  Weeping  Willow  8-10  ft.  $1.50 

Dogwood  white  flowering  $1.00  Lombardy  Poplar  8-10  ft.  $1.00 


PLUMS 

2-year-old  trees,  each  80c;  10 
for  $8.50. 

ABUNDANCE  —  Large,  sweet 
juicy;  very  early,  bright  red. 
BURBANK — Large,  clear,  cherry 
red,  very  sweet.  Self  fertile. 
DAMSON — Bluish  purple,  fine 
for  cooking;  ripens  in  August. 
RED  JUNE — Purplish  red,  flesh 
yellow,  solid,  juicy.  Ships  well. 
WILD  GOOSE — -Very  large 
and  fine ;  ripens  in  June. 


FIG  BUSHES 

Price  either  variety,  1-yr. 
old  tree-s,  each  $1;  10  for 
$8.50. 

BROWN  TURKEY — Me¬ 
dium  size,  very  sweet,  pro¬ 
lific,  hardy. 

CELESTIAL — Very  large, 
violet,  good  and  productive. 
LEMON — A  beautiful  lem 
on-colored  fig,  very  sweet. 


STANDARD 

PEARS 

2-year  old  trees,  each,  80c; 
10  for  $7.50 

BARTLETT  —Yellow, 
faint  blush;  ripens  in  Aug¬ 
ust. 


Burbank  Plum 


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STRAWBERRIES 

Plant  in  February,  March,  April  and  November,  on  good 
ground,  deeply  worked  and  well  manured.  Set  in  rows  3  % 
feet  apart,  15  inches  in  rows,  for  field  culture;  15  inches 
each  way  for  garden.  Cultivate  clean,  mulch  late  in  the  fall 
and  uncover  early  in  the  spring.  Remove  mulch  after  fruiting 
and  spade  in  a  light  dressing  of  manure. 

Any  of  the  following  varieties:  50  for  75c,  100  for  $1.25, 
500  for  $3.75,  parcel  post  paid.  Not  prepaid,  100,  $1.00;  500, 
$3.50;  1,000,  $5.50;  2,000,  $10.00;  5,000,  $22.50.  Special 
prices  quoted  on  larger  quantities. 

GANDY — The  last  to  ripen;  a  large  firm  bright  crimson  berry 
of  good  quality. 

EXCELSIOR — Extra  early;  high  color;  vigorous  grower; 
drouth  resister. 

LADY  THOMPSON — Very  popular. 

KLONDYXE — Dark  red  berry  of  uniform  size  and  one  of  the 
best  shippers. 

LADY  CORNEILLE — New  Strawberry  from  Louisiana; 
ripens  with  Klondyke,  but  bears  longer;  berries  large,  rich, 
glossy  red,  slightly  long;  rich,  juicy,  sweet. 

PROGRESSIVE  EVERBEARING — Best  of  the  Everbear¬ 
ing  sorts.  Price:  25  for  75c;  50,  $1.25;  100,  $2.25;  500,  $6.50, 
parcel  post  paid.  Not  prepaid:  25,  60c;  50,  $1.10;  100,  $2.00; 
500,  $6.00;  1,000,  $10.00. 

GRAPES 


RASPBERRIES 

CUMBERLAND — The  largest  black 
raspberry  grown ;  immensely  produc¬ 
tive;  quality  fine;  ripens  very  early. 
Price,  by  express,  10  for  $1.00  y  100 
for  $9.00. 

ST.  REGIS  EVERBEARING 
RASPBERRY — One  of  the  greatest 
raspberries  ever  produced.  Plants  of 
the  St.  Regis  put  out  ini  the  fall  or 
early  April  gave  ripe  berries  on  the 
20th  of  June.  For  four  weeks  thereaf¬ 
ter  the  yield  was  heavy  and  the  canes 
continued  toi  produce  ripe  fruit  with¬ 
out  intermission  until  late  October. 
The  berries  were  large  and  beautiful, 
firm  and  full  flavored,  to  the  very 
last.  The  St.  Regis  is  the  only  rasp¬ 
berry,  as  far  as  known,  that  is  prac¬ 
tically  sure  to  produce  a  crop  of  fruit 
the  season  planted.  Price,  by  express, 
each,  20c;  10  for  $1.50;  100  for 
$10.00. 

CUTHBERT-  Fruit  large,  red,  of 
excellent  quality,  yield  very  prolific 
ripens  middle  of  May,  and  continues 
for  several  weeks.  Price,  by  express, 
10  for  $1.00;  100  for  $9.00. 

GREGG — Blackcap;  very  productive, 
large  size  firm,j  black.  Price,  by  ex¬ 
press,  10  for  $1.00;  100  for  $9.00. 

BLACKBERRIES 

HIMALAYA  GIANT— A  mammoth 
late  blackberry,  coming  after  the  other 
berries  are  gone,  ripens  over  a  period 
of  several  weeks,  making  it  especial¬ 
ly  desirable  for  family  use.  Fruit  large 
fine  quality.  Price,  by  express,  10  for 
$1.25;  100  for  $10.00. 


Strong  2-year-old  vines; 
for  $3.50. 

BRIGHTON 

of  quality. 


ELDORADO — Fruit  large,  roundish 
conical,  rich  glossy  black;  firm,  juicy 
sweet  and  excellent.  Price,  by  express 
for  $10.00. 


price  by  express,  each  40c ;  10 
-Large,  coppery  red  color;  best 


Moore’s 

Early 


DELAWARE — Bunches  small  and 
compact;  light  red;  juicy. 
MOORE’S  EARLY — Large  black, 
earlier  than  Concord,  fine. 
NIAGARA — Berries  are  large, 
sweet  and  greenish  white. 
WORDEN — Concord  type;  very 
large  in  bunch  and  berry. 
CONCORD— Large,  black,  juicy 
berries;  sweet  when  ripe. 

LUTIE — Very  early,  large  red; 
free  from  rot. 

CAMPBELL’S  EARLY— Large, 

compact,  black  berry. 

EARLY  OHIO— The  earliest  black 
grape;  bunches  large. 


SCUPPERNONG 

GRAPE 

Scuppernong  Grapes — Bunch¬ 
es  seldom  ever  composed  of 
more  than  8  or  10  berries; 
berries  round,  of  a  bronze  col¬ 
or,  when  full  ripe;  vine  is 
free  from  all  diseases  and  at¬ 
tacks  of  insects.  2-year,  each 
$1.00;  10  for  $9.00. 


10  for  $1.21 


100 


EARLY  HARVEST — The  earliest  good  blackberry,  fruits 
well,  of  excellent  quality.  Price,  by  express,*  10  for  $1.25; 
100  for  $10.00. 


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Ornamental  Shrubs  and  Evergreens 


BLOOMING  SHRUBS 

Althea,  white,  pink  and  red;  double  and  sin¬ 
gle  varieties  . each  50c; 

Barberry,  Japanese,  a  low  and  graceful  shrub 

(See  hedge  plants)  . - . - . each  50c; 

Butterfly  Bush,  everblooming  summer  lilac  each  50c; 

Crepe  Myrtle,  pink,  red,  purple  and  white... .each  75c; 

Calycanthus,  old-fasliioncd  sweet  shrub,  large 

size  .  each  75c; 

Deutzia,  three  varieties,  all  good . each  75c; 

Exorchorda,  or  Pearl  Bush,  large  shrub, 

white  . - . each  75c; 

Forsythia,  or  Golden  Bell,  earliest  spring 

bloomer  . each  50c; 

Globe  Flower,  or  Double  Kerria  . each  75c; 

Honeysuckle,  bush  variety  . each  50c; 

Hydrangea,  hardy  (Hills  of  Snow)  resembles 

snow  ball  . - . each  50c; 

Hydrangea,  hardy,  Paniculata  Grandiflora ; 

white  _ each  75c; 

Jasmine,  Italian  Yellow  (Evergreen  bush 

form)  . each  75c; 

Japanese  Quince,  or  Fire  Bush . each  50c; 

Lilac,  purple  . — each  75c; 

Lilac,  white  . - . — ^ - each  75c; 

Philadelphus,  or  Mock  Orange;  sweet  variety  each  75c; 

Pomegranate,  blooming . . . each  75c; 

Snowball,  American  . each  75c; 

Snowball,  Japanese — a  marked  improvement 

over  the  old  type,  large  ... . . .each  $1.00; 

Spirea,  blue;  splendid  September  bloomer . each  75c; 

Spirea,  Anthony  Waterer,  crimson  dwarf . each  50c; 

Spirea,  Van  Houttei,  Weeping  Bridal  Wreath 

.  each  40c; 

Vitex,  or  Hemp  Tree,  fine,  large  shrub  . each  75c; 

Weigela,  white,  red  and  pink  . each  75c; 


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EVERGREENS 

Splendid  specimens,  all  shipped  in  burlap,  with 
enough  of  the  original  soil  to  insure  successful  growth. 
We  have  many  others  not  listed  below.  If  you  are  in  the 
market  for  these  varieties,  write  us  for  quotations. 
ABELIA  GRANDIFLORA  a  continuous  splendid 
blooming  evergreen,  $1.00  and  $2.00  each. 

ARBOR  VITAES — American  type,  bush,  globe  and 
pyramidal  shapes,  $1.50  and  $2.50  each. 

ARBOR  VITAES — Oriental  or  Chinese;  this  type 
stands  heat  and  drouth  best;  $2.00  and  $3.00  each. 
BOX — The  old-fashioned  kind,  8  in.  to  2  feet,  50c  to 
$2.00  each. 


Evergreen  Planting 


CAPE  JESSAMINE — Fine,  large  plants,  $1.50  and 
$2.50  each. 

CYPRESS  JAPANESE — Green,  golden  and  silver 
forms,  all  excellent  growing  plants  with  finely-colored 
and  delicate  foliage,  $2.00  to  $3.00  each. 

CYPRESS  ARIZONA — Tall-growing,  pyramidal  form, 
with  bluish  green  color,  $3.00  each. 

CEDRUS  DEODORA  or  HIMALAYAN  CEDAR — A 

glorified  Colorado  Blue  Spruce  in  color  and  many  times 
more  graceful.  Best  of  all  at  home  in  our  climate.  There 
is  nothing  finer,  $4.00  and  $5.00  each. 

CEDRUS  LIBANI  or  THE  CEDAR  OP  LEBANON 

— Similar  to  the  above,  but  more  pyramidal  in  growth. 
A  handsome  evergreen,  $5.00  each. 

EUONYMUS — Standard  green  form;  one  of  the  best 
evergreens  for  all  situations,  50c.  $1.00  and  $2.00  each. 
EUONYMUS  CARRIERI — A  creeping  or  spreading 
form;  $1.50  each. 

JUNIPERS — Irish  and  English,  both  tall  columnar 
evergreens  of  steely  green  for  formal  situations;  $2.00 
and  $2.50  each. 

JUNIPERS — Low-growing  types;  green  and  golden 
forms;  fine  fori  terraces,  etc.;  $2.00  and  $3.00  each. 
NANDINA — Beautiful  plant;  fits  in  any  situation; 
turns  red  in  winter;  well  berried  shrub,  in  great  demand. 
$1.50  and  $2.50  each. 

NORWAY  SPRUCE— The  Northern  Christmas  tree; 
good  small  plants.  $1.00  and  $2.00  each. 

PRIVETS 

These  are  among  the  finest  broad-leaved  evergreens 
and  should  be  used  extensively  as  they  have  no  enemies 
and  bear  beautiful  waxy  foliage  and  purple  berries  in 
the  fall. 

JAPANESE — The  tallest,  growing  kind,  reaching  ulti¬ 
mate  height  of  12  feet;  $1.50  each. 

NAPALENSE — Medium  grower;  $2.00  each. 
LUCINDUM  -Medium  grower  of  more  spreading  habit; 
excellent;  $2.50  each. 

HEDGE  PLANTS 

AMOOR  RIVER  PRIVET — Best  of  the  privets  for  a 
formal  hedge.  Retains  its  color  throughout  the  winter 
and  is  fast  succeeding  to  the  place  formerly  held  by  the 
California  Privet.  Does  well  under  all  situations,  shade 
or  sun.  25  for  $2.00;  100  for  $7.00. 

CALIFORNIA  PRIVET — A  fine  hedge  plant  similar 
to  above;  prices  same. 

JAPANESE  BARBERRY— An  excellent  plant  for  an 
informal  hedge,  brilliantly  colored  in  fall.  25  for  $5.00. 


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B  BEAUTIFUL  ROSES 

Knowing  the  best  types  of  roses  for  onr  territory  we  have  listed 
a  few  that  we  find  best  for  the  Southland.  Roses  that  we  offer  have 
stood  the  test  and  are  the  types  of  roses  that  will  grow  and  make 
your  rose  garden  more  beautiful.  The  rose!  is  undoubtedly  the  most 
universal  favorite  in  the  flower  garden  and  is  truly  the  queen  of 
flowers.  Location,  preparation  and  planting  have  so  much  to  do  with 
success  and  I  am  devoting  a  few  lines  to  the  subject.  The-  bed  should 
never  be  over  four  and  a  half  feet  wide  so  that  you  can  reach  every 
plant.  A  bed  twenty-five  feet  long  will  be  sufficient  for  forty-eight 
hybrid  tea  or  monthly  roses  planted  sixteen  inches  apart. 

Preparing  the  bed:  If  in  sod,  remove  the  sod;  then  one  foot  of 
the  top  soil  and  lay  to  one  side.  Sandy  soil  or  clay  is  the  best  types 
of  soils  for  roses.  Add  about  one  third  well-rotted  manure  or  a  full 
sack  of  Sheep  manurej  to  twenty  five  foot  bed  to  which  should  be 
added  about  fifty  pounds  of  bone  meal.  The  soil  and  the  fertilizers 
should  be  well  mixed  before  putting  it  back  into  the  bed.  Your  rose 
bed  should  never  be  located  where  the  plants  will  be  shaded  as 
roses  want  plenty  of  sunlight.  Extreme  care  should  be  taken  that 
the  rose  bed  is  not  to  close  to  large)  trees  or  large  shrubs  as  they 
draw  too  much  nourishment  from  the  soil  and  shade  them  too  much. 


HYBRID  TEAS 

AMERICA — Beautiful,  large,  rose-pink,  fine  shaped  flow¬ 
ers,  sweetly  scented,  carried  on  long  stems.  Vigorous. 
MAM  AN  COCHET — Very  large  and  full  flowers  of  rich 
coral  pink,  shaded  rosy  crimson.  Long  pointed  bulb. 
MME.  JENNY  GILLEMOT — Blender  buds  of  nankeen- 
yellow,  becoming  attractive  flowers  of  saffron  yellow. 
PREMIER — Rich,  dark  pink  flowers  of  full  size  and 
pleasing  fragrance.  Thornless  stems,  arising  from  a  ro¬ 
bust  plant. 

RADIANCE — Has  lovely,  light  silver-pink  flowers  with 
beautiful  suffusions  of  deeper  color.  Plant  disease  resist¬ 
ant  and  may  be  relied  upon  to  produce  flowers. 

RED  LETTER  DAY — A  semi-double  flower  of  the  most 
vivid  crimson  scarlet,  always  standing  out  in  any  garden. 
RED  RADIANCE — Better  than  the  parent  Radiance  in 
habit  and  of  a  lovely  deep  red  color  on  its  great  globular 
flowers. 

MAMAN  COCHET,  WHITE — Similar  to  the  pink  only 
white  in  color. 

COLUMBIA — An  American  rose,  producing  buds  of  live¬ 
ly  and  beautiful  pinkj  which  becomes  brighter  and  more 
intense  as  the  blooms  mature. 

C.  V.  HAWORTH — Blooms  of  good  size,  perfect  form, 
richly  fragrant,  and  an  intense  black  scarlet. 

LOS  ANGELES — Flowers  luminous  flame  pink  toned 
with  coral,  and  shaded  yellow  at  the  base  of  petals.  Has 
become  an  invaluable  garden  rose. 

MAMAN  COCHET,  PINK — Similar  to  the  other  Maman 
Cochet  only  a  beautiful  shade  of  pink. 

ETHEL  DICKSON — 'Large  full  blooms  of  deep  salmon 
rose,  silvery  reflex.  Strong  upright  grower. 

KILL  ARNE Y — An  excellent  development  of  of  the  Kill- 
arney  family  bearing  distinct,  clear,  pink,  blooms. 
OPHELIA — Blooms  are  large  in  size,  full  and  perfect  in 
form  and  appearance,  of  an  attractive  light,  salmon  flesh.. 
PREMIER — Rich,  dark,  pink  flowers  of  full  size,  fine 
formed  and  pleasing  fragrance.  Born  singly  on  stiff  stems. 

HYBRID  PERPETUALS 

ANNA  DE  DIESBACH — Bright  carmine  red,  in  large, 
full,  and  fragrant  flowers  of  the  most  attractive  character. 
BLUMENSCHMIDT — A  splendid  rose  of  the  Cochet 
type.  Glowing  all  summer  with  its  wealth  of  citron  yel¬ 
low  flowers  with  each  petal  edged  with  dainty  rose. 
CLIO — Soft  satiny  flesh  color,  with  pink  center,  in  large 
and  globular  flowers  born  on  long  stems. 

FRAU  KARL  DRUSCHKI — Most  popular  rose  in  Amer¬ 
ica.  Its  pure,  snow-white,  unshaded  blooms  are  of  im¬ 
mense  size  and  of  lasting  quality  but  without  fragrance. 
GEN.  JACQUEMINOT— Long  a  favorite  as  the  “Jack” 
rose,  its  brilliant  scarlet  crimson  flowers,  large,  full,  and 
sweet,  are  in  the  top  row  of  quality. 

HIGH  DICKSON— Intense  crimson,  shaded  scarlet,  flow¬ 
ers  large  and  full,  sweetly  perfumed. 

ISOBEL — Rich  crimson,  with  faint  copper  shading  and 
pure  yellow  center.  Large,  very  fragrant  flowers, 

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J.  B.  CLARK— Intense  deep  scarlet,  shaded  blackish 
maroon,  in  exceedingly  large  and  full  blooms. 
MAGNA  CHARTA — Large  flowers  of  rosy  pinkish 
carmine,  carrying  heavy  fragrance.  An  old  favorite. 
MARSHAL  P.  WILDER — Rich,  glowing  red  in  large 
semi-globular  and  very  full  flowers  on  strong  plants. 
MLLE.  PRANZISKA  KRUGER — Flesh,  shaded  yel¬ 
low  and  rose;  large,  full  sweet-scented,  vigorous. 
MME.  GABRIEL  LUIZET — Light  silvery  pink 
blooms  of  fine  substance  and  attractive  form. 

MRS.  R.  B  CANT — -A  bright  clear  red  garden  rose 
and  a  prolific  bloomer.  Delightfully  fragrant. 

MRS.  JOHN  LAING — Immense  blooms  soft,  clear 
pink,  following  long  buds  which  open  cup-shaped. 
PRINCE  CAMILLE  DE  ROHAN— Dark  maroon  or 
blood  red  blooms  of  unique  color  effect. 

WILLIAM  R.  SMITH— Soft,  silvery  white,  flowers 
large  size.  Persistent  bloomer. 

CLIMBING  ROSES 

AMERICAN  PILLAR- — -Very  large,  handsome  flow¬ 
ers  of  light,  bright  crimson,  with  clear  white  eye  sur¬ 
rounding  numerous  golden  yellow  stamens.  These  flow¬ 
ers  are  in  great  clusters.  A  superb  variety. 

SOUV  DE  LA  MALMAISON — Flesh  colored  flow¬ 
ers,  very  large  and  full.  Vigorous  grower. 

PAUL’S  SCARLET  CLIMBER— By  all  means  the 
most  brilliant  rose  because  of  its  clear  vivid,  shining 
scarlet  in  large,  semi-double  flowers  which  remain  un¬ 
usually  long  in  good  condition  on  the  plants. 
AMERICAN  BEAUTY — Its  very  large  blooms  are 
deep  pink,  soft  carmine  with  delicate  veining  of  dark 
red  on  the  broad  petals.  A  good  climber. 

DR.  VAN  FLEET — Has  perfectly  formed  buds  equal 
to  the  Hybrid  Teas,  are  long  and  pointed,  deep  clear 
pink'  in  color.  Open  flowers  four  inches  in  diameter. 


ANY  OF  THE  ABOVE  LISTED  ROSES  65c  EACH,  POSTAGE  PAID 


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Spray  Pumps  for  Every  Need 


MYERS  NO.  318 


HUDSON  SUNSHINE  SPRAYER 

The  Hudson  Sunshine  Sprayer  fits  the  needs 
of  the  florist  or  nursery  man,  because  its  width 
permits  its  use  between  the  narrow  rows.  It  is  also 
adapted  for  orchards,  vineyards  and  truck  gardens 
for  white-washing  poultry  houses  aDd  dairy  barns. 

Pump  is  fitted  with  dasher  type  agitator.  Valv¬ 
es)  are  bronze  balls  mounted  in  a  brass  cage,  ac¬ 
cessible  without  dismantling  the  pump.  Cylinder  is 
seamless  brass.  Air  chamber  has  ample  capacity 
for  high  pressure  and  steady  discharge.  Tank  is 
heavy  gauge  copper  bearing  galvanized  steel;  ca¬ 
pacity  12  y2  gallons.  Discharge  equipment  consists 
of  5  feet  of  %-in.  5-ply  spray  hose,  2  foot  iron 
pipe  extension  and  angle  spray  nozzle.  Each  $14.75 
F.  O.  B.  Vicksburg. 

IDEAL  PORTABLE  SPRAYER 

Equipment:  Tank  15  gallons,  portable,  at¬ 
tached  to  an  iron  wheelbarrow  frame  with  wheel ; 
10  feet  %-in.  pressure  hose;  10  feet  2-piece  pipe 
extension;  1  T  shut-off  cock;  1  Brandt  nozzle. 
Weight,  65  pounds.  Pricey  $25.00,  f.  o.  b.  Vicks¬ 
burg. 

MYERS  No.  318  BARREL  PUMP 

Has  malleable  iron  base,  fits  any  regular  size 
barrel.  Cylinder  valves  and  valve  seats  all  brass ; 
has  15  ft.,  of  ^-inch  5-ply  discharge  hose;  mech¬ 
anical  agitator  and  Vermorel  nozzle.  Price  complete 
excepting  barrel,  $15.00;  with  barrel,  complete, 
$25.00,  f.  o.  b.  Vicksburg. 

HUDSON  PERFECTION  SPRAYER 

Same  sprayer  as  the  Hudson  Junior  only  larg¬ 
er,  same  holding  four  gallons  of  liquid.  No.  HOG, 
galvanized  tank,  $6.50;  postpaid,  $7.00.  No.  HOB, 
brass  tank,  $9.50;  postpaid,  $10.00. 

HUDSON  JUNIOR 

The  Hudson  Junior  Sprayer  is  made  for  the 
man  who  needs  a  high  pressure  compressed  air 
sprayer  smaller  than  the  Perfection  110.  It  will 
do  any  work  the  larger  models  can,  for  it  differs 
from  them  only  in  capacity.  Tank  is  galvanized  and 
holds  about  2%  gallons.  Price  $5.00;  postpaid, 
$5.25. 


HUDSON  TROMBONE  SPRAYER 

A  pump  gun  style  sprayer,  made  entirely  of 
brass,  with  different  nozzles;  you  can  spray  large 
or  small  orchards,  potatoes  or  garden  crops  and 
poultry  houses,  and  will  also  spray  whitewash  sat¬ 
isfactory.  Price,  Sprayer,  $6.00;  postpaid,  $6.25. 
Price,  Sprayer  with  Knapsack  Tank,  $9.50 ;  post¬ 
paid,  $10.00. 

MODOC  BUCKET  PUMP 

This  pump  is  used  for  a  bucket  spray  and 
force  pump,  as  well  as  for  whitewashing.  It  will 
throw  a  stream  35  feet  high.  All  solid  brass,  double 
action,  bronze  ball  valve.  Will  whitewash  and 
spray  with  same  nozzle  by  simply  turning  the  disc. 
Equipped  Avith  5-ply  pressure  hose.  Price,  $5.00 ; 
postpaid,  $5.25. 

MYERS’  No.  324  BUCKET  PUMP 

Furnished  Avith  lever  handle,  Avhich  gives  ad¬ 
ditional  force  to  the  stream.  This  is  a  perfect 
double-acting  pump,  easy  to  operate.  Complete  with 
hose  and  graduating  vermorel  nozzle.  Price,  $6.50. 
Post  paid,  $7.  Eight-foot  extension  pipe,  $1.00  ex¬ 
tra,  f.  o.  b  ,  Vicksburg. 

MYERS’  KNAPSACK  SPRAYER 

You  can  note  from  illustration  that  this  is  one 
of  the  most  practical  of  the  Knapsack  sprayers. 
Galvanized  tank.  Price,  $12.50,  f.  o.  b.  Vicksburg. 

NEW  MISTY  SPRAYER 

Capacity  1  qt.  One  of  the  best  sprayers  made. 
Throws  a  spray  as  fine  as  mist,  rendering  the  use 
of  strong  solutions  safe  on  tender  foliage  plants, 
or  in  poultry  houses.  Tin,  50c;  postpaid,  70c. 

MIDGET  SPRAYER 

Same  as  New  Misty,  only  smaller,  holding  only 
one  pint  of  liquid.  Tin,  price,  35c;  postpaid,  50c. 

FEENY  DUST  GUN 

The  most  practical  dry  powder  sprayer  on  the 
market  today.  Each,  $1.25;  pest;  postpaid,  $1.40. 


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SEED  INOCULATION 


The  Best  Inocula¬ 
tion  for  All  Le¬ 
gume  Seeds  Means 
Better  Crops,  Bet¬ 
ter  Soils,  Less  Fer¬ 
tilizer  Expense. 

Farmogerm  the  “Always  Fresh” 
Inoculant 

WHAT  FARMOGERM  IS:  A  pure  culture  of  nitrogen-fixing  bacter¬ 
ia  of  highest  quality.  By  reason  of  the  patented  stopper,  which  ad¬ 
mits  air  and  excludes  contaminations,  FARMOGERM  is  guaranteed 
for  five  years — always  fresh — always  strong  and  virile. 


A  Sensible  Insurance  and  a  Profitable  Investment 

We  believe  in  inoculation,  we  favor  the  pure  jelly  medium,  and 
we  believe  in  FARMOGERM.  We  recommend  that  all  legume  seeds 
purchased  from  us  be  inoculated  before  planting. 

(A  different  culture  is  required  for  each  legume  group,  so,  when 
ordering,  be  sure  to  state  what  crops  you  wish  to  inoculate.) 

New  Low  Prices  For  small  seeds — Clovers,  Alfalfa,  etc. 

i/i-bus.  size . $0.35  1-bus.  size  . $1.00 

^-bus.  size . 60  2%-bus.  size  . 2.25 

Special  Reduced  Prices  on  Cultures  for  Large-Size  Seeds,  Soy 
Beans,  Cowpeas,  Peas,  Beans,  Vetches,  etc. 

%-bus.  size . $0.35  1-bus.  size  . $0.60 

5  bus.  size .  $2.25 

Special  Garden  Size  for  Garden  Peas,  Beans,  and  Sweet  Peas,  25  cts. 


SHEEP  MANURE 

The  Best  and 
Safest  Ferti¬ 
lizer  for  every - 
thing  that 
grows.  A  weed- 
1  e  s  s,  concen¬ 
trated  manure 
that  puts  life 
and  fertility 
into  your  soil. 
N^o  matter 
what  plants 
you  grow,  you  need  manure  to  secure  the  best  re¬ 
sults.  Wizard  is  far  superior  to  chemical  stim¬ 
ulants  and  stable  manure.  It  is  a  real  plant 
food  that  has  a  lasting  beneficial  effect  on  the 
soil.  Promotes  thick  velvety  green  lawns,  a 
wealth  of  vivid  colored  flowers  in  your  garden 
and  vigorous  growing  shrubbery.  In  the  vege¬ 
table  garden  it  produces  early  crops  of  crisp 
tender  vegetables.  A  highly  profitable  fertilizer 
for  the  florist,  vegetable  grower  and  home  gar¬ 
dener.  Prices:  5  lbs.,  25c;  25  ibs.,  $1.00;  100 
lbs.,  $2.65,  f.  o.  b.,  Vicksburg. 

PURE  BONE  MEAL — Invaluable  for  top  dress¬ 
ing  lawns.  Nothing  is  better  for  fertilizing 
young  fruit  trees,  grape  vines,  roses,  etc.  4 
lbs.,  25c;  25  lbs.,  $1.05;  50  lbs.,  $2.00;  100  lbs., 
$3.50,  f.  o.  b.,  Vicksburg. 

NITRATE  OF  SODA — Nitrate  of  Soda  is  pow¬ 
er.  It  can  be  used  on  all  field  and  garden  crops, 
either  mixed  with  the  soil  or  applied  aftercrops 
are  up  and  growing.  It  requires  about  150  lbs. 
of  Nitrate  of  Soda  to  the  acre.  Application  of 
Nitrate  of  Soda  not  only  increases  the  yield, 
but  also  makes  crops  mature  earlier,  and  in  case 
of  drought  the  plants  will  stand  the  dry  spell 
wonderfully  good.  4  lbs.,  25c;  25  lbs.,  $1.25; 
100  lbs.,  $4.50,  f.  o.  b.,  Vicksburg. 


Stim -©-planT 

THE  MAGIC  FERTILIZER  IN  TABLET  FORM 

GLORIOUS  GARDENS 
PERFECT  HOUSE  PLANTS 

STIM-U-PLANT  is  the  only  complete  plant  food 
in  tablet  form.  Guaranteed  analysis  11  per1  cent  Nitro¬ 
gen,  12  per  cent  Phosphoric  Acid,  15  per  cent  Potash — 
all  of  which  elements  are  water-soluble  and  immediately 
available  to  the  feeding  root-hairs  of  the  plant. 

TABLET  FORM  OF  GREAT  VALUE 

1.  They  give  an  Exact  Feeding  Unit. 

2.  No  Messy  Mixing 

3.  No  Unpleasant  Odor. 

4.  Maximum  Efficiency  because  no  food-value  lost 
in  scattering,  leaching,  or  run-off  of  soil  surface-water. 

5.  Makes  Repotting  of  plants  unnecessary  as  it 
replaces  the  food  withdrawn  by  the  growing  plant. 

EASY  TO  USE 

Simply  insert  tablets  in  soil  about  3  inches  from 
stem  of  plant,  or  dissolve  in  water1  at  the  rate  of  four 
tablets  to  the  gallon  and  apply  as  liquid  manure.  Com¬ 
plete  directions  with  every  package. 

Order  STIM-U-PLANT  tablets  with  your  seed  and  plant 
order.  Price:  30  tablets  25  cts.,  100  tablets  75  cts. 
1,000  tablets  $3.50. 

ACID  PHOSPHATE  —  Available  phosphoric 
acid,  16  per  cent.  It  gives  excellent  results  on 
nearly  all  crops,  but  is  especially  recommended 
for  use  on  grains  and  grasses.  Apply  at  the 
rate  of  400  to  600  pounds  to  the  acre,  either  in 
drills  of  broadcast.  If  broadcasted,  it  should  be 
harrowed  in  at  the  time  of  applying  so  as  to  in¬ 
corporate  it  well  with  the  soil.  100  lbs.,  $1.75, 
f.  o.  b.,  Vicksburg. 

TRUCK  GUANO — For  all  garden  crops,  beans, 
peas,  cabbage,  tomatoes,  etc.  Analysis:  Phos¬ 
phoric  acid,  8  per  cent;  nitrogen,  3  per  cent; 
potash,  3  per  cent.  25  lbs.,  $1.00;  50  lbs.,  $1.50; 
100  lbs.,  $2.50,  f.  o.  b.,  Vicksburg. 


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'Ha  INSECTICIDES  and  FUNGICIDES 

Prices  Subject  to  Change — See  Special  List  for  Quantity  Prices 


Fungicides 
are  not 
Mailable 


Acme  Garden  Guard 

No  Sprayers,  No  Water,  No  Mixing. 
Dust  on  piants  from  sifter  top  carton 
or  through  burlap  sack.  Acme  Garden 
Guard  is!  the  strongest  garden  insecti¬ 
cide  of  its  type  on  the  market — yet  safe 
to  use.  Ideal  for  the  housewife  to  use. 

FOR  USE  ON 

Cabbage,  Cauliflower,  Tomato  Plants 
Melon  Vines,  Currant  and  Gooseberry 
Bushes  and  other  vegetables,  flowers 
and  shrubs  of  many  kinds. 

The  Bordeaux  Mixture  in  Garden 
Guard  acts,  in  a  measure,  a#  a  fungi¬ 
cide. 


Prices:  1  lb.  sifter  carton,  25c;  5  lbs.  paper  bag,  65c. 


Acme  2-Way  Spray 


An  approved  balanced  Insecticide 
and  Fungicide  containing  14  per 
cent  Arsenate  of  Lead  and  83  per 
cent  Bordeaux  Mixture — 2  results 
with  one  spray. 

Controls  Insects,  Combats  Blight, 
Stimulates  Foliage. 

Easy  to  apply — wet  or  dry — For 
dusting,  apply  lightly,  as  it  comes 
in  the  package. 

In  spraying  apples,  grapes,  musk- 
melons,  potatoes,  squash  and  toma¬ 
toes,  use  9  x/2  level  tablespoonfuls  to 
1  gallon  of  water. 

On  pears,  sour  cherries,  egg  plant 
and  peppers,  use  7  level  tablespoonfuls 
water.  Prices:  x/2  lb.  carton,  30c;  1  lb. 
lb.,  paper  bag,  $1.50. 


to  1  gallon  of 
carton,  50c;  4 


Acme  Arsenate  of  Lead 

It  kills  the  bugs,  sticks  to  the 
leaves  and  does  not  burn  or  injure 
the  foliage. 

While  these  qualities  make  St 
the  favorite  spray  for  fruit  trees,  it 
also  gives  splendid  results  on  vege¬ 
tables  and  tobacco. 

Arsenate  of  Lead  is  recommended 
to  control  leaf  eating  insects  on  ap¬ 
ples,  cherries,  currants,  gooseberries, 
grapes,  peaches,  pears,  plums,  straw¬ 
berries,  pecans,  asparagus,  beans, 
cabbage,  cauliflower,  potatoes,  to¬ 
matoes  and  tobacco. 


When  dusting  fruit,  add  5  parts  hydrated  lime.  Veg¬ 
etables  8  parts  lime. 

Prices:  V2  lb.  carton,  30c;  1  lb.,  carton.  50c;  4  lb. 
bag  $1.60. 


Acme  London  Purple 

Costs  Less;  Results  Best.  London 
Purple  has  for  years  been  the 
south’s  favorite  control  for  the  cot¬ 
ton  worm,  and,  possessing  better, 
sticking  power  than  most  other  in¬ 
secticides,  makes  it  a  favored  spray 
for  potatoes  and  tobacco. 

An  ideal  insecticide  to  dust 

On  potatoes,  use  iy2  to  2%  level 
tablespoonfuls  to  1  gallon  of  water. 

On  cotton,  dust  with  1  part  Lon¬ 
don  Purple  and  5  parts  lime.  On  to¬ 
bacco  for  horn  worm  and  flea  bee¬ 
tle,  use  as  a  dust. 


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Prices:  %  lb.,  carton,  15c;  1  lb.  carton  50c;  4  lb. 
bag,  $1.60. 


Acme  Paris  Green 

The  deep,  rich,  emerald  color 
stamps  Acme  Paris  Green  as 
a  standard  of  quality.  Al¬ 
ways  uniform,  fluffy  and  free 
running,  it  assures  the  user  of 
maximum  results.  When  used 
dry  will  not  clog  the  dusting 
machinery. 

For  potato  bugs,  use  from 
V2  to  %  of  a  level  tablespoon¬ 
ful  to  1  gallon  of  water.  Ap¬ 
ply  as  a  dust  on  cotton,  using  1  part  Paris 
Green,  1  part  flour,  5  parts  lime.  On  tobacco 
use  as  a  dust  alone  or  mixed  with  Arsenate  of 
Lead.  Prices:  XA  lb.  cartons,  20c;  1  lb.  cartons, 
50c;  4  lb.  cartons,  $1.60. 


Acme  Bordeaux  Mixture 

Prevents  large  losses  caused  by 
blight,  rot,  mildew,  scab,  anthrac- 
nose,  and  certain  other  fungous  dis¬ 
eases,  will  stimulate  plant  growth 
and  greatly  increase  the  harvest.  On 
apples,  grapes,  currants,  gooseber¬ 
ries,  strawberries,  pecans,  potatoes 
and  tomatoes,  use  8  level  tablespoon¬ 
fuls  to  1  gallon  of  water. 

For  spraying  sour  cherries,  pears, 
plums,  celery,  beans,  oranges,  grape 
fruit  and  lemons,  use  6  level  table¬ 
spoonfuls  t<T  1  gallon  of  water. 

Prices:  1  lb.  carton,  50c;  4  lb. 
paper  bags,  $1.50. 


Acme  Lime  Sulfur 


Acme  Lime  Sulfur  is  a  stand¬ 
ard  33  Baume  Lime  and  sul¬ 
phur  solution,  converted  into 
dry  powdered  form,  having  all 
the  effectiveness  without  the- 
bother  in  handling. 

For  dormant  spraying  in  the- 
fall  or  early  spring  against 
Scale.  Peach  Blight.  Leaf  Curl 
and  Twig  Borer,  use  9-11  table¬ 
spoonfuls  to  1  gallon  of  water. 

For  summer  spraying  to  pre¬ 
vent  scab,  sooth  and  blotch  use- 
from  2 %  to  3  level  tablespoons  to  1  gal  of  water. 
'<y2  to  3  tablespoonfuls  to  1  gallon  of  water  will  control. 
Red  Spider  and  Mites. 

Prices,  1  lb.,  can.  35c;  5  lb.  can,  $1.50;  10  lb., 
$2.50. 

CALCIUM  ARSENATE 
(Powdered) — This  is  proper 
and  most  effective  powder 
for  dusting  on  cotton  for  er¬ 
adicating  the  boll  weevil.  It 
is  the  poison  used  by  the  U. 

S.  Department  of  Agricul¬ 
ture  in  experiments  which 
proved  that  the  boll  weevil 
could  be  killed  out  at  a  prof¬ 
itable  cost.  1  lb.,  50c;  5  lbs., 

$1.50.  Cannot  be  mailed. 

Write  for  prices  on  large 
quantities. 


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INSECTICIDES  AND  FUNGICIDES.  Continued 


SCALECIDE 

The  Complete  Dormant  Spray 

Scalecide  is  truly  the  complete  dormant 
spray.  Applied  in  the  fall  it  controls  scale  of  all 
kinds,  bud-moth,  pear  psylla,  peach  leaf-curl, 
fire  blight  cankers  and  fungous  cankers.  The 
delayed  dormant  spray  with  Scalecide  controls 
scale,  aphis,  pear  thrips,  leaf  miner,  case  bearer, 
leaf  roller,  European  red  mite,  bud-moth,  fire 
blight  cankers  and  fungous  cankers.  And  in  ad¬ 
dition  year  after  year  use  of  Scalecide  invigor¬ 
ates  the  trees.  Scalecide  is  guaranteed  to  make 
a  better  orchard  than  lime-sulfur. 

Scalecide  is  pleasant  to  use;  it  does  not  in¬ 
jure  even  the  eyes.  It  is  non-poisonous.  It  saves 
half  the  labor  of  spraying — a  tankful  of  dilute 
Scalecide  goes  as  far  as  two  tankfuls  of  dilute 
lime-sulfur.  Scalecide  saves  the  cost  of  nicotine; 
saves  the  cost  of  spreader;  saves  more  than 
three-fourths  the  freight  and  haulage.  A  fifteen 
gallon  drum  of  Scalecide  covers  the  same  trees 
as  a  fifty-gallon  barrel  of  lime-sulfur.  Quart, 
75c;  1  gal.,  $1.75;  5  gal.,  $6.25;  10  gal.,  $10.60; 
30  gal.  barrel  $26.00,  F.  O.  B.  Vicksburg. 

SULFOCIDE 
A  better  summer  spray 

Sulfocide  is  a  highly  concentrated  non-pois- 
onou^  liquid  sulfur  fungicide — entirely  distinct 
from  lime-sulfur.  Within  a  few  minutes  after 
the  spray  is  applied  and  before  it  is  dry,  Sul¬ 
focide  is  decomposed  by  the  action  of  the  air 
leaving  a  film  of  extremely  fine  sulfur  in  its 
most  active  fungicidal  form. 

Briefly  these  are  the  reasons  why  Sulfo¬ 
cide  is  a  better  summer  spray ;  it  does  not  russet 
apples  (bordeaux  does) ;  it  does  not  devitalize 
the  foliage  and  dwarf  the  fruit  (lime-sulfur 
does) ;  it  can  be  used  on  both  peaches  and  ap¬ 
ples  and  on  all  kinds  of  fruits  and  vegetables 
(no  other  fungicide  can).  It  imparts  to  the 
fruit  a  beautiful  luster  and  finish.  It  costs  no 
more  than  home-made  bordeaux.  1  pt.,  70c;  1 
qt.,  $1.00;  1  gal.,  $2.75;  5  gal.,  $8.75,  F.  O.  B. 
Vicksburg. 

DUPONT 

Semesan  Semesan  Jr.  Semesan  Bel 

The  Premier  Seed  Disinfectants 

Semesan  can  be  applied  in  either  the  dry  or 
liquid  form  to  control  practically  all  common 
agricultural  seed-borne  diseases.  Semesan  Jr. 
provides  an  unusually  effective  but  inexpensive 
dust  treatment  for  the  prevention  and  control 
of  corn  seed  diseases.  Semesan  Bel  is  an  excel¬ 
lent  dust  or  water  mixture  disinfectant  for  seed 
diseases  of  potatoes  and  other  tubers. 

Prices  for  Du  Pont  Semesan  Jr.  and 

Semesan  Semesan  Bel 

2  ozs . $0.50  5  lbs . $  13.00  1  lb . $  1.75 

8  ozs .  1.60  25  lbs .  62.50  5  lbs...  8.00 

1  lb .  2.75  50  lbs .  122.50  25  lbs...  37.50 

Ask  for  Free  Booklets  Telling  All  the  Facts 

KAYSO — Prepared  casein,  a  spreader  and  ad¬ 
hesive  for  use  in  connection  with  Lime  Sulphur, 
Bordeaux  and  Arsenate  of  Lead.  Simplifies 
spraying;  makes  possible  the  perfect  coating  of 
every  part  of  the  tree  and  leaves.  Remember 
that  Kayso  is  not  only  a  spreader  and  binder; 
it  makes  the  poison  stick  and  resistant  to  wash¬ 
ing  effect  of  rains;  also  saves  material.  Don’t 
fail  to  use  it  with  your  spraying  work.  It  is 


inexpensive  and  effective.  Ask  for  circulars. 
2-lb.  can  is  sufficient  for  200  gallons  of  spray. 
Price:  2  lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $2.50;  50  lbs.,  $10.50; 
By  parcel  post:  2  lbs.,  75c;  10-lb.  bag,  $2.75. 
SULPHO  TOBACCO  SOAP— Kills  all  insects  on 
plants;  simple  and  effective.  By  freight:  3-oz. 
cake,  15c;  8-oz.,  35c.  Parcel  post:  3-oz.  cake, 
20c;  8-oz.,  40c. 

TOBACCO  DUST — iFor  lice  and  other  insects  on 
all  vegetable  and  flower  plants.  1  lb.,  25c  ;  5 
lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00.  Post  paid,  1  lb.,  35c; 

5  lbs.,  $1.15. 

BLACK  LEAF  40 — A  nicotine  solution  for  de¬ 
stroying  aphis,  lice,  etc.,  on  both  garden  and 
flowering  plants.  A  teaspoonful  makes  1  quart 
of  solution.  This  is  one  of  the  most  effective 
preparations  for  general  suckling  insect.  Oz. 
bottles,  35c;  %-lb.  tin,  $1.25;  2-lb.  tin,  $3.50. 

BUG  DEATH — Very  safe,  being  non-poisonous; 
effective  on  all  garden  insects.  Price,  by  freight: 
Lb.,  20c;  3  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  65c;  12 %  lbs.,  $1.35; 
100  lbs.,  $8.50.  Parcel  post:  Lb.,  30c;  3  lbs., 
60c;  5  lbs.,  85c;  12VZ  lbs.,  $1.90. 

SLUG  SHOT,  HAMMOND’S— Non  poisonous;  a 
splendid  powder  for  general  use.  1  lb.,  20c;  5 
lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.25;  25  lbs.,  $2.50;  100  lbs., 
$9.00.  Post  paid,  1  lb.,  30c;  5  lbs.,  80c;  10  lbs., 
$1.50. 

FISH  OR  WHALE  OIL  SOAP— Prevents  and 
cures  aphis  and  other  troubles  on  plants  and 
trees.  No.  4:  1  lb.,  40c;  5  lbs.,  $1.50.  By  parcel 
post,  1  lb.,  50c;  5  lbs.,  $1.65.  No.  7:  With  To¬ 
bacco;  1  lb.,  50c.  By  parcel  post,  1  lb.,  60c. 

PARADIGHLOROBENZENE — Peach  tree  borer 
control.  Discovered  at  last,  a  sure  cure  for 
peach  tree  borer.  Time  of  application,  Sept. 
25  to  Oct.  31.  Method  of  application,  applied  to 
the  soil  around  the  tree,  making  a  little  trench 
and  then  covering.  The  fumes  descend  killing 
all  the  borers  and  other  insects  around  the 
roots.  Paradichlorobenzene  must  not  be  used 
on  any  trees  under  5  years  old,  as  it  is  very 
powerful  and  will  harm  young  trees.  No  danger 
in  handling  this  wonderful  discovery  as  it  is 
non-poisonous  to  man.  Price,  per  pound,  which 
is  enough  for  16  trees,  65c;  5  lbs.,  $2.50;  10  lbs., 
$4.00.  By  parcel  post;  1  lb.,  75c;  5  lbs.,  $2.75; 
10  lbs.,  $4.25. 

HAMMOND’S  GRAPE  DUST— Keep  off  blight 
and  fungus  disease.  1  lb.  carton,  30c;  5  lb., 
$1.00.  Post  paid,  1  lb.,  35c;  5  lbs.,  $1.20. 
PYROX — Destroys  insects  and  prevents  blight 
all  at  one  spraying;  a  combination  of  Bordeaux, 
Paris  Green  and  Arsenate  of  Lead.  Especially 
recommended  for  tomato  blight,  etc.  Lb.  jar, 
50c;  5  lbs.,  $2.00;  10  lbs.,  $3.50.  Not  mailable. 

DERRISOL — For  most  aphids,  thrips,  and  leaf 
hoppers  on  rose,  orchard  and  garden  crops,  mix 
one  part  of  Derrisol  with  800  parts  of  water,  or 
one  teaspoonful  of  Derrisol  with  one  gallon 
water.  For  the  more  resistant  species  use 
two  teaspoonfuls  of  Derrisol  with  one  gallon 
of  water.  First  measure  out  the  water,  then 
the  required  quantity  of  Derrisol  and  dissolve 
this  Derrisol  by  thorough  stirring  in  a  small 
quantity  of  water,  say  one  part  of  Derrisol  in 
five  to  ten  times  its  bulk  of  water,  and  then  add 
this  to  the  remainder.  1  oz.  bottle  35c;  %  lb. 
bottle  $1.25.  Postage  10c  extra. 


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VICKSBURG  SEEP  CO.,  "On  Guard  for  Pure  Seeds,”  VICKSBURG,  MISS, 


Seed  Sowers  and  Garden  Plows 


Hudson  Seeder  and 
Cultivator  No.  201 
Price  §15.00 


This  is  a  combination  machine.  As  a  seeder  it 
opens  the  furrow,  drops  the  seed,  closes  the  furrow, 
packs  the  earth  and  marks  the  next  row,  all  in  one 
operation.  The  seeding  parts  can  be  detached  by  re¬ 
moving  two  bolts  and  the  machine  then  becomes  a 
single  or  double  wheel  cultivator,  rake,  plow  or  hoe 
as  desired. 


This  is  a  machine  for  the  average  gardener 
to  stir  up  the  soil  and  give  the  plant  roots  plenty  of 
fresh  air. 


SOWER  THAT 

EVENLt 


Cyclone  Seed 
Sower 


Cyclone 
Seed  Sower 


Will  sow  timothy,  clover,  oats,  rye, 
wheat,  millet,  grass  seeds,  peas,  sorghum, 
etc.  Distributes  evenly,  works  perfectly; 
has  an  agitator  feed  plate,  which  insures  a 
uniform  flow  of  seed.  Price,  each,  $2.25; 
postpaid,  $2.40. 


Cahoon  Broad¬ 
cast  Seeder 

One  of  the  best 
seeders  manufact¬ 
ured,  and  sows  all 
kinds  of  grain, 
clover  seeds,  etc., 
rapidly  and  evenly. 
Price,  each,  $4.50; 
postpaid,  $4.75. 


away.  We  know  this 
Price,  $1.00;  postpaid,  $1.10. 


The  Lightning 
Horn  Seeder 

A  splendid  little 
tool,  simple  and  easy 
to  operate.  Will  sow 
any  fine  grain  like 
clover,  lespedeza, 
timothy,  alfalfa  and 
grasses.  Holding  the 
tube  downward  wind 
won’t  blow  seed 
seeder  to  be  good. 


Hudson  Garden 
Plow  No.  240 
Price,  $3.75 

This  handy  ma¬ 
chine  has  all  the 
equipment  for 
plowing  and  hill¬ 
ing,  raking  and 
cultivating  either 
wide  and  shallow 
or  narrow  and 
deep.  A  24  inch 
wheel  is  used,  mak¬ 
ing  traction  easy. 


Thompson’s  Wheelbarrow  Seed 
Sower 

The  Thompson  Wheelbarrow  Seeder 
gives  a  perfect  uniformity  and  evenness  of 
putting  down  the  seed,  more  so  than  any 
other  style  we  know  of.  We  handle  only  the 
No.  2  Seeder,  which  is  superior  to  the  No. 
1,  from  the  fact  that  it  sows  in  addition  to 
the  heavier  seeds,  like  Timothy,  Alfalfa 
and  Clover  Seeds,  all  Grass  seeds  and  Les¬ 
pedeza.  Price:  No.  2,  14-ft.,  Thompson 
Wheelbarrow  Seeder,  each,  $12.50,  F.  O. 
B.  Vicksburg. 


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Canary  Birds,  Cages  and  Supplies 

BRASS  CANARY  CAGES 

No.  8000  Brass  Bungalow  Square  Cage,  each  . $12.00 

No.  8020  Brass  Bungalow  Square  Cage,  each  .  12.00 

No.  274  Brass  Round  Cage,  each  . 3.75 

No.  275  Brass  Round  Cage,  each  . .  4.75 

No.  276  Brass  Round  Cage,  each  . 5.50 

OBLONG  BRASS  CANARY  CAGES 

No.  5002  Brass  Cage,  9%x61/4-in.,  each  . $2.95 

No.  5004  Brass  Cage,  10%x7%-in.,  each  . . .  3.45 

No.  5006  Brass  Cage,  10%x7%-in.,  each  . . .  4.25 

No.  244  Brass  Oval  Satin  Dip,  each  . 4.90 

No.  245  Brass  Oval  Satin  Dip,  each  .  5.90 

No.  246  Brass  Oval  Satn  Dip,  each  .  6.90 


JAPANNED  CANARY  CAGES 

No.  165,  91/2’x.61/2,  each  . $2.25 

No.  166,  10^x7,  each  .  3.00 

No.  167,  11x714,  each  .  3.30 

No.  168,  12x8,  each  .  3.60 

No.  169,  13x9,  each  .  3.90 

No.  6,  Round  cage,  each  .  4.50 

No.  6 14,  Round  cage,  each  .  4.95 


No. 


PARROT  CAGES 

101,  Square  Parrot  Cage . $15.50 


No.  102,  Square  Parrot  cage .  17.50 

No.  80,  round  parrot  cage .  7.95 

No.  85,  round  parrot  cage .  9.50 

No.  90,  round  parrot  cage .  12.95 


SQUIRREL  CAGES 

No.  3,  18x10x14  with  wheel,  ea.  $11.95 

CANARY  CAGE  STANDS 

No.  3  71,  Ivory  finish,  each  . $4.95 

No.  18H,  Polish  brass,  each  .  5.50 

No.  19A,  Polish  brass,  each  .  6.95 

PARROT  STANDS 

No.  01,  Brass  stand,  each  . $27.50 

No.  03,  Brass  stand,  each  .  18.00 

No.  1,  Enameled  stand,  each  -  16.00 

No.  4  Enameled  stand,  each  .  18.00 

Note:  We  can  furnish  many  other 
styles  of  cages  in  colors,  also  stands 
of  Duco  finish. 


BREEDING  CAGES 

No.  86S — Metal  Breeding  Cage,  17x  8x13  in . . $5.50 

No.  86  — Metal  Breeding  Cage,  20x10x14  in .  6.90 

No.  87  — Metal  Breeding  Cage,  22x11x15  in .  7.70 

Breeding  cages  can  be  shipped  by  express  only. 

IMPORTED  CANARY  BIRDS 

Our  birds  are  the  genuine  Hartz  Mountain  strain.  Each 
one  is  thoroughly  tested  before  shipping  to  be  sure  it  is 

a  No,  1  guaranteed  singer.  Price  $10.00  each. 

St.  Andreasburg  Rollers,  highly  trained.  Price  $10.00 

each. 

Female  canaries  for  breeding,  $2.50  each,  f.  o.  b.,  Vicks¬ 
burg. 

MEXICAN  DOUBLE  YELLOW  HEAD  PARROTS 

These  make .  the  best  talkers  and  are  easy  to  teach  each, 
$15.00  to  $20.00. 

AUSTRALIAN  SHELL  PAROXETS 

pair,  green  .  $9.50 

pair,  yellow  . 10.50 

BLUE  WING  LOVE  BIRDS  PER  PAIR  $10.00 
BIRD  CAGE  ACCESSORIES 

Cage  Cups,  glass,  each . $0.15 

Cage  Cup,  opal,  each . 

Cage  Baths,  each  - 

Cage  Brackets,  12  in.  long,  each — 

Cage  Brass  Springs,  each... 

Cage  Wire  Nests,  each . 


Cage  Cuttle  Bone  Holders,  each. 


[ES 

Parcel 

Post 

.$0.15 

$0.20 

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.20 

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.30 

.  .25 

.35 

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.25 

.  .10 

.15 

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.12 

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.20 

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.12 

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VICKSBURG  SEEP  CO.,  “On  Guard  for  Pure  Seeds,”  VICKSBURG,  MISS. 


Gold  Fish  and  Supplies 


Small  15c,  Med.;  25c,  Large;  50c, 
each. 

JAPANESE  FANTAILS 
Small  25c;  Med.  50c;  Large,  75c, 
each. 

COMET  TAIL 

Small  25c;  Med.,  50c;  Large  75c, 
each.  Buckets  for  shipment  15c 
each  extra. 


STAND  AND  BOWL 
2  gallon  size  SI. 75  in  clear 
glass  or  in  colored  glass  $2.25, 
or  can  be  bought  separate. 
Stand  50c;  Clear  glass  bowl, 
$1.25,  colored  glass  bowls  $1.75. 
Packed  f.  o.  b.,  Vicksburg. 


AQUARIUM  ORNAMENTS 
25c,  35c,  50c,  75c  each,  Postpaid. 

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COMMON  SENSE  BOWL 
This  Style  A  Bowl  is  stronger 
and  less  liable  to  breakage  and  it 
provides  more  air  surface  in  pro¬ 
portion  to  volume  than  do  the 
round  shapes.  These  bowls  are 
hand  made,  and  annealed  after 
molding. 

2-Quart  . $0.40 

4-Quart  . 75 

2- Gallon  .  1.25 

3- Gallon  .  2.25 

These  cannot  be  sent  by 
parcel  post;  they  must  go 
by  freight  or  express,  at 
buyer's  expense. 


FISHER  BOY  FIGURE 
This  realistic  figure  in  bis¬ 
que  is  designed  to  sit  on  the 
edge  of  an  aquarium  or  globe 
and  is  an  attractive  varia¬ 
tion  in  aquarium  ornamenta¬ 
tion.  The  life-like  pole  held 
in  the  boy’s  hands  is  equip¬ 
ped  with  a  real  line  and 
“floater.”  60c  each,  postpaid. 


595 


BLACK  GLASS  BASES  FOR  BOWLS 
Each  50c,  f.  o.  b.,  Vicksburg 


FLOOR  STAND  S— 5 
The  style  S-5  Floor 
stand  is  practical  and 
very  low  in  price.  It  is 
shipped  knocked  down, 
easily  put  together  with 
six  bolts  furnished.  Each 
$1.75  packed  f.  o.  b., 
Vicksburg.  Holds  bowls  as 
priced  and  described  in 
Wrought  Iron  Stand  Pic¬ 
ture. 


Neat  and  well  made  with  steel  frames,  slate 
bottoms,  electrically  welded  corners,  crystal  glass. 
Finished  in  green.  Style  100,  in  the  following  sizes: 

Size  Capacity 


Inches 

Gals. 

Price 

No. 

101 . 

. lOx  6x  7 

1.8 

$2.95 

No. 

102 . 

. 12x  7x  8 

2.5 

4.95 

No. 

103 . 

. 14x  8x10 

4.8 

5.95 

No. 

104 . 

. 16x9^x11 

8.3 

6.95 

Packed  F.  O.  B.,  Vicksburg. 


VICKSBURG  SEED  CO.,  “On  Guard  for  Pure  Seeds,”  VICKSBURG,  MISS. 


57 


Bird  and  Dog  Feed  and  Remedies 


GLOVER’S  IMPERIAL  DOG  MEDICINES 

Glover’s  Mange  Medicine,  per  bottle - $  .65 

Glover’s  Distemper  Medicine,  per  bottle - 1.25 

Glover’s  Vermifuge,  for  expelling  worms  in  dogs. 

per  bottle  - -  .65 

Glover’s  Worm  Capsules,  per  box -  .65 

Glover’s  Tape  Worm  Capsules,  per  box -  .65 

Glover’s  Condition  Pills,  per  box -  .65 

Glover’s  Canker  Wash,  per  bottle -  .65 

Glover’s  Eye  -Lotion,  per  bottle -  .65 

Glover’s  Blood  Purifier,  per  bottle -  .65 

Glover’s  Diarrhoea  Medicine,  per  bottle -  .65 

Glover’s  Fit  Medicine,  per  bottle -  .65 

Glover’s  Tonic,  per  bottle -  .65 

Glover’s  Cough  Mixture,  per  bottle -  .65 

Glover’s  Sore  Foot  Medicine,  per  bottle -  .65 

Glover’s  Black  Tongue  Medicine,  per  bottle -  .65 

Glover’s  Compound  Sulphur  Tablets,  per  box -  .65 

Glover’s  Digestive  Pills,  per  box -  .65 

Glover’s  Liniment,  for  rheumatism,  per  bottle -  .65 

Glover’s  Liver  Pills,  per  box - ‘ -  .65 

Glover’s  Kennel  and  Stable  Soap,  per  cake -  .50 

If  wanted  by  parcel  post  add  10  cents. 

BENNETT’S  MILK  BONE  DOG 
BISCUIT 

A  superior  preparation.  Keeps  dogs  in  good  condi¬ 
tion.  Ask  for  circulars.  Per  box  40c;  postpaid,  50c. 

BENNETT’S  MILK  BONE  PUPPY  BISCUIT 

Especially  prepared  for  puppies.  They  thrive  and 
grow  fat  on  M.  B.  Biscuits.  Per  box,  40c;  postpaid  60e. 

MILLER’S  A-l  RATION 

BATTLE  CREEK  HEALTH  FOOD  FOR  DOGS 

Miller’s  A-l  Ration  is  a  granular  food  made  from 
cooked  cereals,  meat,  bone  and  bloom  meal,  ready  to 
use  and  can  be  fed  to  dogs  of  all  ages  and  breeds. 


BIRD  FOODS,  ETC. 

Phil.  Bird  Manna,  each - 15c 

Phil.  Mixed  Canary  Seed,  pt.  box _ 20c 

Phil.  Silver  Gravel,  pt.  box _ 15c 

Phil.  Red  Gravel,  pt.  box _ 15c 

Phil.  Bird  Bitters,  bottle _ 25c 

Phil.  Bird  Mite  Exterminator,  box — 25c 

Phil.  Bird  Moulting  Pepper,  box _ 25c 

Phil.  Bird  Nestling  Food,  box _ 25c 

Phil.  Bird  Nestling  Hair,  box _ 10c 

Canary  Seed,  plain,  1  lb _ 15c 

Canary  Seed,  mixed,  1  lb _ 15c 

Hemp  Seed,  1  lb _ 15c 

Millet  Seed,  1  lb _ 10c 

Rape  Seed,  1  lb _ 20c 

Sunflower  Seed,  1  lb _ 15c 

Cuttle  Fish  Bone,  each _ 10c 

Cuttle  Fish  Bone,  with  holder,  each_15c 

French’s  Parrot  seed  . 25c 

French’s  Mixed  Canary  seed  _ _ 1 _ 15c 

French’s  Bird  gravel  . 15c 

French’s  Song  Restorer  . . ,15c 

French’s  Bird  Biscuit . 10c 

Haller’s  Canary  Pie  . 15c 

Hftller’s  Dutch  Song  Restorer. . 25c 

Haller’s  Mocking  Bird  Food . 35c 

Haller’s  Codliver  Oil  Food.—— . 15c 


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RED  CROSS  RAT  AND  MOUSE  EMBALMER 

A  sure  rat  and  mouse  destroyer  that  does  the  work 
thoroughly  without  any  odor.  It  is  absolutely  the  best 
preparation  of  its  kind. 

Price:  50c,  $1.00  and  $3.00  per  can;  by  express 
only.  Cannot  be  mailed. 


5  lb.,  cartons,  60c;  12% -lb.,  $1.00;  25-lb.  sack, 
$2.00;  50  lbs.,  $3.75;  100-lb.,  sack,  $7.00;  500  lbs., 
$32.50.  F.  O.  B.,  Vicksburg.  By  parcel  post,  5  lb.  car¬ 
tons,  75c;  by  parcel  post,  12  %.  sack,  within  2nd  zone, 
$1.30;  by  parcel  post,  25-lb.  sack,  within  2nd  zone,  $2.45. 

MILLER’S  A-l  DOG  BISCUIT 

Miller’s  A-l  Dog  Biscuits  are  made  of  clean  whole¬ 
some  Beef,  Flour,  Oatmeal,  Cornmeal  and  Bone  and 
they  contain  the  necessary  vital  body  and  bone  building 
elements  in  their  proper  proportions  to  sustain  good 
health  in  your  dogs.  2-lb.  carton,  35c;  by  parcel  post, 
45c;  50-lb.  bag.,  $4.50;  100-lb.  bag.,  $8.50;  F.  O.  B., 
Vicksburg. 

MILLER’S  A-l  KIBBLED  DOG  BISCUIT 

Miller’s  A-l  Kibbled  Dog  Biscuit  is  the  same  as 
whole  only  in  broken  form  which  makes  it  convenient 
for  mixing  with  vegetables,  meat,  fish,  soups,  broths, 
etc.  50-lb.  bag,  $4.75;  100-lb.  bag,  $9.00;  F.  O.  B., 
Vicksburg. 

MILLER’S  A-l  PUPPY  MEAL 

Miller’s  A-l  Puppy  Meal  is  especially  adapted  for 
the  tender  digestive  organs  of  puppies  as  soon  as  they 
are  old  enough  to  eat  solids.  2-lb.  carton,  35c;  by  par¬ 
cel  post,  45c;  50-lb.  sack,  $4  75;  100-lb.  sack,  $9.00, 
F.  O.  B.,  Vicksburg. 


RAX  IS  NOT  A  POISON 


While  it  is  absolutely 
deadly  to  rats  and  mice,  it 
is  harmless  to  human  be- 
i  n  g  s,  domestic  animals, 
poultry  and  birds.  It  may  be 
used  anywhere  with  com¬ 
plete  safety. 


Rats  Leave  Before  They  Die 
Within  a  few  days  after  eating  bait  prepared 
with  Rax,  rats  and  mice  become  feverish  and 
seek  the  open  air  where  they  die — outdoors. 


How  to  Use  Rax 

Add  water  to  the  bottle  and  shake  contents  until  water 
is  cloudy.  Then  moisten  bait  (bread,  crackers  or  cheese) 
with  the  mixture  and  place  it  near  the  holes.  Rax  does 
not  affect  the  taste  of  the  bait. 

Directions  are  furnished  with  each  package.  One  bot¬ 
tle  is  enough  for  an  ordinary  house;  allow  one  bottle  to 
each  500  feet  of  floor  space  in  large  barns,  mills,  eta. 

Price,  75c  per  bottle,  postpaid. 


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POULTRY  REMEDIES 


CONKEY’S  Y-0  YEAST  WITH  COD 
LIVER  OIL 

Make  hens  lay  more  and  larger  eggs. 

Stimulates  growth  of  pullets  and  cause  them  to  lay 
earlier. 

Increase  fertility  of  eggs. 

Improve  health  and  stamina. 

Conkey’s  Y-O  comes  in  the  form  of  a  rich  chooo- 
late-brown  powder  and  it  is  fed  loose,  mixed  in  small 
quantities  with  the  mash. 

Conkey’s  Y-O  is  easy  to  feed  and  there  is  no 
waste — no  liquids — no  paste  and  no  fermenting  of  large 
quantities  of  wet  mash  with  all  the  difficulties  which 
this  entails. 

Prices:  1-lb.  pkg.,  65c;  2-lb.  pkg.,  $1.15;  or 

mailed  postpaid  for  75c,  $1.30. 


CONKEY’S  POULTRY  REMEDIES 

Conkey’s  Gape  Remedy  - $  .25;  postpaid — 

Conkey’s  Gape  Remedy  _  .50;  postpaid — 

Conkey’s  Head  Lice  Ointment—  .10;  postpaid — 
Conkey’s  Head  Lice  Ointment —  .25;  postpaid — 

Conkey’s  Scaly  Leg  Remedy -  .25;  postpaid— 

Conkey’s  Limber  Neck  Remedy  .50;  postpaid — 
Conkey’s  Poultry  Worm  Powder  .25;  postpaid — 

Conkey’s  Poultry  Laxative _  .25;  postpaid— 

Oonkey’s  Lice  Fix  Salve -  .50;  postpaid— 

Conkey’s  Laying  Tonic,  small —  .25;  postpaid — 

Conkey’s  Laying  Tonic,  large —  .50;  postpaid — 

Conkey’s  Lice  Power -  .35;  postpaid — 

Conkey’s  Lice  Power _  .75;  postpaid — 

Conkey’s  Canker  Special _  .50;  postpaid-- 

Conkey’s  Noxicide,  1-qt _  .50;  cannot  be 

Oonkey’s  Noxicide,  1-qt -  .80;  cannot  be 

Conkey’s  Noxicide,  2-qt — _ _ 1.30;  cannot  be 

Conkey’s  Noxicide,  1-gal _ 2.00;  cannot  be 

Conkey’s  Roup  Powder,  small _ .30;  postpaid— 

Conkey’s  Roup  Powder,  medium  .60;  postpaid — 

Conkey’s  Roup  Powder,  large _ 1.20;  postpaid _ 

Conkey’s  Cholera  Cure,  small —  .25 ;  postpaid— 

Conkey’s  Cholera  Cure,  large —  .50;  postpaid— 

Conkey’s  White  Diarrhea  Cure, 

small  -  .30  postpaid— 

Conkey’s  White  Diarrhea  Cure. 

large  -  .60;  postpaid- 

Conkey’s  Chicken  Pox  Rem.,  small  .25;  postpaid 
Conkey’s  Chicken  Pox  Rem.,  lge.  .50;  postpaid-, 


_$  .30 
.55 
.15 
.30 
.30 
.55 
.30 
.30 
.55 
.80 
.60 
.45 
.85 
.55 
mailed 
mailed 
mailed 
mailed 
_  .35 

_  .65 

_  1.25 
_  .30 

.55 

.35 

.65 
.30 
.60 


DON  SUNG 

Don-Sung  (Chinese  for  egg  laying)  is  given  in  the 
feed  and  doesn’t  force  or  burst  the  hen  in  any  way,  in 
fact,  it  makes  her  healthier.  It  is  a  new  scientific  dis¬ 
covery  for  hens,  that  merely  stimulates  the  egg  organs, 
making  them  strong  and  vigorous  and  as  a  result  they 
lay  regularly  in  any  season.  Try  a  box,  we  guarantee 
it.  Ask  for  circulars.  Price  per  box,  50c;  large  size, 
$1.00;  postage  5c  extra. 


AVICOL 

A  safe  and  effective  remedy  in  tablet  form  for  White 
Diarrhea,  Cholera,  etc.,  in  small  and  large  grown  fowls. 
Avicol  is  now  being  used  by  thousands  of  successful 
poultry  raisers  the  world  over.  Write  for  circulars. 

Price,  50c  and  $1.00  per  pkg.  Postage  5c  extra. 


TALCIMIZED  SODIUM  FLOURIDE 
Kills  Poultry  Lice 

Talcimized  Sodium  Flouride  is  made  especially  for 
poultry  and  carries  the  Government’s  directions  for  ap¬ 
plying.  It  is  safe,  easy  to  use,  inexpensive  and  abso¬ 
lutely  does  the  work  quickly  and  effectively.  Price,  35c 

(enough  to  treat  50  chickens).  Postpaid,  40c;  1  lb. 
size,  60c  post  paid  70c. 


CARBOLA 

The  disinfectant  that  paints.  Carbola  is  infinitely 
superior  to  lime,  which  loses  what  slight  disinfectant 
qualities  it  ever  had  by  slacking  when  exposed  to  the 
air.  It  may  be  used  on  either  stone,  brick,  wood,  metal 
or  cement,  and  can  be  put  on  over  a  whitewashed  or 
painted  surface.  Can  be  applied  with  either  sprayer  or 
brush.  Price,  5-lb  package,  75c;  postpaid,  90c;  10-lb. 
pkg.,  $1.25;  postpaid,  $1.50;  postpaid  not  past  3rd  zone. 

ZENOLEUM 

A  scientific  compound  preparation.  The  various 
kinds  are  used  for  live  stock  and  poultry  to  prevent 
lice  and  mites  as  well  as  general  use  about  the  farm, 
barn  and  the  house.  Zenoleum  is  used  and  recommended 
by  fifty  agricultural  colleges  and  experiment  stations. 
Zenoleum  Dip  and  Disinfectant,  Pint  can.  50c:  1  qt.. 
75c;  2  qts.,  $1.25;  1  gal.,  $2.00.  Cannot  be  mailed. 


COW  EASE 

Cow  Ease  keeps  off  flies ;  gives  cows  a  chance  to  feed 
in  peace;  repellant  to  lice;  good  for  barn  or  cattle  itch; 
does  not  gum  the  hair;  increases  the  flow  of  milk;  good 
for  spraying  hogs — in  fact,  Cow  Ease  is  one  of  the  best 
preparations  of  its  kind  on  the  market.  Qt.,  60c;  % 
gal.,  90c;  gal.,  $1.25. 

PIPENE 

One  application  cures  the  worst  case  of  Roupe.  Pipene 
is  injected  in  the  nostrils  from  inside  the  mouth  and 
one  treatment  effects  a  sure  cure.  Price,  60c;  parcel 
post,  65c. 

DIARRENE 

Prevents  and  cures  White  Diarrhoea  in  baby  chicks; 
is  absolutely  a  sure  and  Bafe  remedy.  Price,  60c;  by 
parcel  post,  65c. 

COLDENE 

For  colds  in  chickens;  put  up  in  tablet  form,  abso¬ 
lutely  guaranteed.  Price,  60c  a  box.  By  parcel  post, 
65  cents. 

LICENE 

License  will  destroy  every  louse  and  “nit”  on  your 
chickens,  usually  keeping  them  free  from  lice  for  six 
months.  Per  tube,  60c;  by  parcel  post,  5c  extra. 

LEE’S  GERMOZONE 

Liquid,  4-oz.  bottle,  40c;  12-oz.  bottle,  75c,  not  mailable. 
Tablets,  small  size,  65c;  large  size,  $1.25  per  box. 

Postpaid,  70c  and  $1.30. 

KOW-KARE 

KOW-KARE  is  in  powder  form,  to  be  given  in 
regular  feed.  It  cures  abortion,  barrenness  and  scours, 
caked  udder,  removes  retained  afterbirth,  purifies  the 
blood,  strengthens  the  appetite,  vitalizes  the  nerves  and 
prevents  disease.  It  increases  the  milk.  It  is  a  medicine 
for  cows  only.  Price;  Small  size,  65c:  by  parcel  post, 
75c  large  size,  $1.25;  by  parcel  post,  $1.35. 

B-K  BACILI  KIL 

Disinfectant,  Deodorant,  Cleanser 

Note  these  remarkable  qualities: 

POWERFUL — By  Government  method  of  test  B-K  has 
over  ten  times  greater  germ-killing  strength  than  car¬ 
bolic  acid.  Much  stronger  than  coal  tar  disinfectants 
— much  safer. 

SAFE — B-K  contains  no  poison,  acid  nor  oil. 

CLEAN — B-K  is  colorless,  leaves  no  stain  on  floors, 
walls  or  utensils.  Does  not  soil  animal’s  hair. 

DEODORANT — B-K  destroys  foul  odors — leaves  no 
odor  of  itself. 

CHEAP  TO  USE — B-K  is  so  strong  that  much  water 
is  used  in  diluting.  One  gal.  B-K  makes  200  to  500 
gals,  of  dilution  ready  for  use  according  to  the  pur¬ 
pose. 


Every  Use  of  B-K 
Contagious  Abortion 
Retained  After-birth 
Barrenness 
Calf  Scours — Bloat 
Poultry  Diseases 
Little  Pig  Diseases 
Barn  Disinfecting 

Foul  Brood 


es  Work.  Used  for 
Sterilizing 
Milk  Cans,  Bottles 
Separators 
Milking  Machines 
Deodorizing 

Cleaning  Show  Animals 
Home  Sanitation 
in  Bees 


Price  1  qt.  bottle,  $1.25;  1  gal.  jug,  $3.00;  5  gals., 
$12.50,  f.  o.  b.  Vicksburg. 


WALKO  WHITE  DIARRHEA,  ROUP  AND 
CHOLERA  TABLETS 

Walko  is  a  reliable  germicide,  intestinal  antiseptic 
and  general  correctant.  It  is  powerfully  destructive  to 
germ  life,  especially  destructive  to  the  White  Diarrhea 
germ,  yet  perfectly  safe  to  give  little  chicks  in  their 
drinking  water  as  soon  as  they  are  out  of  the  shell.  It 
acts  as  a  general  tonic,  giving  increased  strength  and 
vitality  and!  should  be  used  in  all  drinking  water  from 
the  time  the  chick  is  old  enough  to  drink.  Sold  in  50c 
and  $1.00  size  boxes;  Parcel  post,  60c  and  $1.10. 


PUTNAM  BROODER  HEATER 

Capacity  40  to  50  Chicks. 

The  Putnam  Brooder-Heater.  It  is  so  constructed 
that  the  heat  is  radiated  from  above  onto  the  backs  of 
chicks,  giving  the  natural  and  soothing  effect  of  the 
hen — without  the  lice.  The  Putnam  Home  Made 
Brooder  can  be  operated  anywhere — in  a  sunny  room 
in  a  house,  an  open  shed,  or,  if  the  roof  be  built  on 
it,  out  of  doors:  can  be  carried  anywhere  by  a  half- 
grown  boy.  Price  Galvanized  Putnam  Brooder-Heater 
$4.75  parcel  post  paid.  Price  Aluminum  Putnam  Brood¬ 
er-Heater  $5.50;  parcel  post  paid.  Separate  wicks  for 
Putnam  Brooder-Heater,  each,  5c;  6  for  25c;  parcel 

post  paid. 


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Bvickeye  I  ncru  bettors  &nd  Brooders 


There  are  two  styles  of  the  Buckeye  Incubator — the  Buck¬ 
eye  “Standard”  and  the  Buckeye  “Style  E”.  They  are  the  re¬ 
sult  of  over  thirty-five  years  of  study  and  experiment,  ^and 
they  include  today  every  possible  device  for  the  promotion  of 
the  highest  efficiency  in  incubation.  There  are  no  other*  incu¬ 
bators  like  them.  They  will  hatch  more  chicks  and  better  chicks 
than  any  other  incubator  in  the  world.  Buckeye  “Standard” 
Incubators  are  made  with  a  double-thick  case,  the  outer  layer 
of  which  is  California  Redwood.  Heat  insulation  is  practically 
perfect.  The  hot  water  circulating  tank  is  of  pure  copper — it 
will  never  rust  or  corrode.  The  automatic  regrflator  is  the  most 
perfect  device  of  its  kind  ever  invented.  It  assures  the  uniform 
temperature  essential  to  proper  incubation  at  all  times  and  with¬ 
out  any  attention  whatever.  The  lamp  is  supplied  with  either  an 
oil  or  gas  burner — each  one  efficient  economical  in  operation, 
dependable  and  fire-proof.  Buckeye  “Style  E”  Incubators  are 
a  little  more  inexpensively  constructed  and  a  little  less  ex¬ 
pensive  in  price — but  they  contain  all  the  essential  features 
of  Buckeye  design. 


BUCKEYE  STANDARD  COLONY  STOVE 
BROODER 

The  most  remarkable  coal-burning  brooder  ever  invented. 
It  is  self-feeding,  self -regulating  simple,  safe  and  everlasting. 
Cuts  the  cost  of  equipment  and  cost  of  operation  to  less  than 
half.  Reduces  the  time  and  labor  to  less  than  a  fourth.  Simple 
as  a  kitchen  range,  Broods  from  100  to  1000  chicks.  Write  for 


special  circulars. 

No.  118 — Capacity  500  chicks,  price  - $21.50 

No.  119 — Capacity  1000  chicks,  price  - 26.50 


No.  27 — Capacity  up  to  200  chicks,  diam.  34  in . $17.50 

No.  80 — Capacity  up  to  350  chicks,  diam.  42  in .  19.00 

No.  81 — Capacity  up  to  500  chicks,  diam.  52  in .  21.50 


All  above  prices  on  incubators  and  brooders,  F.  O.  B. 
Vicksburg. 

Complete  Buckeye  Incubator  and  Brooder  catalog  free  on 
request. 


Buckeye  “Style  E”  Incubator  No.  17 


CAPACITY,  WEIGHTS  AND 

PRICES 

“STANDARD’ 

No. 

1 

120  eggs 

110 

lbs. 

No. 

2 

175  eggs 

135 

lbs. 

No. 

3 

250  eggs 

200 

lbs. 

No. 

4 

350  eggs 

230 

lbs. 

No. 

5 

600  eggs 

325 

lbs. 

“STYLE  Ei“ 

No. 

14 

65  eggs 

55 

lbs. 

No. 

16 

120  eggs 

85 

lbs. 

No. 

17 

210  eggs 

125 

lbs. 

$37.50 

44.50 

57.75 

68.00 

107.00 

$16.50 

27.50 

36.75 


Buckeye  “Standard”  Incubator  No.  3 


BUCKEYE  BLUE  BLAME  BROODER 

In  the  construction  of  this  Brooder  valves  of  every  charac¬ 
ter  have  been  eliminated.  Experience  proved  them  to  be  dang¬ 
erous  and  impractical.  The  lighting  process  is  exactly  like 
lighting  an  ordinary  house  lamp.  No  priming  needed  and  no 
special  education  required  to  operate  it.  Produces  greater  vol¬ 
ume  of  heat  with  smaller  consumption  of  |oil.  Will  not  use 
more  than  gallon  of  oil  in  24  hours.  Large  channels  guard 
against  stopping  oil  supply  and  assure  continuous  heat.  In 
three  sizes: 


The  Buckeye  Coal-Burning  Brooder 


The  Buckeye  Blue  Flame  Brooder 


MOE’S  HOVER — Has  a  capacity  for  fifty  chicks.  Diameter  of  canopy 
18  inches  height  of  hovering  space  6%  inches  dept  of  curtain  6  inches 
height  to  top  of  draft  pipe  14  inches  and  weighs  only  ten  pounds.  Well 
constructed  and  cannot  be  beat  at  this  price. 

50  chick  Hoven  for  $4.95  or  parcel  post  paid,  $5.25;  Not  past 
third  zone. 


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Poultry  Fountains  and  Feeders 


GRIT  AND  SHELL  BOXES 

Grit  shell  and  charcoal  have  now  become  a  recog¬ 
nized  essential  part  of  the  diet,  insuring  healthy  fowls, 
and  it  cannot  be  more  economically  supplied  than  in  one 
of  these  triple  compartment  boxs. 

No.  45 — 2  compts.,  for  chicks - $  .40;  postpaid  $  .50 

No.  9 — 3  compats.,  for  hens -  .80;  postpaid  .95 

No.  90 — 4  compartments  for  hens  1.00;  postpaid  1.15 

WALL  OR  HUB  FOUNTAIN 

The  covered  outlet  keeps  out  dust  and  dirt,  and  a 
removable  plate  prevents  any  floating  rubbish  from 
being  drawn  into  the  reservoir. 

Xo.  98 — 1-gal.  capacity,  each - $1.00;  postpaid  $1.25 

No.  99 — 2-gal.  capacity,  each - 1.40;  postpaid  1.60 


MOE’S  DRY  MASH  HOPPERS 

A  strictly  high  quality  hopper,  properly  designed.  The 
curved  bottom  keeps  the  feed  in  easy  reach,  and  the 
taper  shape  of  the  hopper  prevents  the  feed  from  clog¬ 
ging.  Height  19  inches.  No.  35,  width  8V2  inches,  each 
$1.50;  postpaid,  $1.75.  No.  36,  width  12  inches,  each 
$1.75;  postpaid,  $2.00.  Xo.  13,  width  18  inches,  each 
$2.25;  postpaid  $2.60. 


SIDE  SPRING  CATCH  COYER  TROUGH 

The  advantage  in  this  design  is  that  the  lid  can  be 
placed  on  the  trough  and  sprung  into  place  quickly  with 
one  hand  without  picking  up  the  trough  or  using  both 
hands  as  others  require.  Xo.  14,  12  in.  long,  10  open¬ 
ings,  20c,  postpaid,  30c.  No.  23,  22  in.  long,  20  open¬ 
ings,  30c,  postpaid,  40c. 

DROP  BOTTOM  FOUNTAIN 

Drop  Bottom,  asy  to  fill  and  to  clan.  Has  wire 
handle  and  may  be  hung  on  the  wall  out  of  the  litter 
and  dirt. 


No.  Capacity  Each 

40  2  Quarts  _ $0.85 

41  1  Gallon _ 1.00 

42  2  Gallons  _ 1.25 


Postpaid,  15c  each  extra. 


HINGED  COVER  CHICK  TROUGHS 

A  practical  device  for  Dry  Mash,  Hard  Grain  or 
Grit,  Sour  Milk  or  Water.  The  cover,  which  has  open¬ 
ings  through  which  the  chicks  feed,  is  hinged  to  the 
trough,  making  filling  and  cleaning  easy,  also  prevents 
spilling  the  feed  and  losing  the  top. 

No.  10 — 10  in.  long  30c  each,  postpaid  40c;  No. 
20 — 20  in.  long,  40c  each;  postpaid  50c. 

“BABIE”  CHICK  FEEDER  NO.  6 


MOE’S  PIGEON  FEEDER 

Pigeons  are  fastidious  feeders  with  a  tendency  to 
scatter  and  waste  feed.  Moe’s  Pigeon  Feeder  was  de¬ 
signed  to  overcome  this.  The  hopper  has  a  slanting 
bottom  leading  through  a  large  tube  to  the  feeding  bot¬ 
tom.  This  feeding  trough  or  bottom  is  also  made  on  a 
slant  causing  the  birds  to  reach  for  the  food  and  prevents, 
them  from  billing  the  feed  out  and  wasting  it. 

No.  105.  Capacity  3  Qts.  Each  $1.00,  Postpaid.  $1.20. 
No.  106.  Capacity  6  Qts.  Each  $1.25;  Postpaid  $1.50. 

“CANT  CLOG” 

DRY  MASH  FEEDER 

The  feed  magazine  is  suspended 
from  the  frame  by  short  chains, 
which  can  be  adjusted  for  length.  The 
feed-pan  hangs  from  the  bottom  of 
the  magazine  by  three  short  chains 
leaving  a  space  between  magazine  and 
pan  thru  which  the  mash  flows.  Vi¬ 
bration  from  the  jostling  of  the  hens 
as  they  eat  causes  the  mash  to  feed 
down  steadily. 

The  Can’t  Clog  Feeder  has  over 
four  feet  of  feeding  space.  No.  27 
capacity  20  qts.,  $3.00;  No.  37.  ca¬ 
pacity  32  qts.,  $3.50;  F.  O.  B.. 
Vicksburg. 


Another  of  our  popular  chick  feeders.  Can  be  used 
for  dry  feed,  water  or  milk.  Is  made  of  rust-proof  metal, 
accurately  stamped  with  dies  and  well  made  in  every 
detail.  The  top  fits  firmly  to  the  bottom  but  can  easily 
be  removed  for  cleaning  and  refilling.  Keeps  the  feed 
clean  and  sanitary  at  all  times.  Each,  10c;  postpaid  20c 
or  3  postpaid  for  40c. 


THE  ALL  SEASON  POULTRY 
FOUNTAIN 

The  fountain  that  has  won  the  highest 
favor  among  the  leading  poultry  men  every¬ 
where.  It  is  indispensable  on  the  poultry 
farm.  Constructed  similar  to  a  fireless  cooker. 

2  Gal.  $3.45;  3  Gal.  $3.90;  5  Gal. 
$4.95  F.  O.  B.,  Vicksburg. 


SUMMER  FOUNTAIN 

A  handy  low  priced  fountain.  Has 
combination  handle  rest  and  funnel  head. 
Very  convenient  because  it  is  quickly 
filled  and  easily  carried.  Can  be  used 
for  all  chickens,  large  or  small.  1  gal. 
size,  70c;  2  gal.,  90c;  postpaid  15c  each 
extra. 


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MOE’S  ROUND  BABY  CHICK  FEEDER 

The  most  convenient  feeder  on  the  market.  Can  also 
be  used  for  water.  Two  sizes.  No.  11,  6  inches  with 
6  boles,  and  No.  12,  8%  inches  with  12  holes.  Price: 
No.  11,  15c;  by  express;  25c,  by  parcel  post.  No.  12, 
25c,  by  express;  35c,  by  parcel  post. 

STAR  JAR  FOUNTAIN  AND  FEEDER 

No  parts  to  come  unsoldered.  Leaking  impossible. 
Will  fit  pint,  quart  or  half-gallon  Mason  jar.  Con¬ 
venient,  cheap  and  sanitary.  One  size  only.  No.  82, 

each,  10c;  6  for  60c.  Postpaid,  each,  20c;  6  for  75c. 


MOE’S  DOUBLE  FEEDING  TROUGH 

Double  trough  with  sliding  top,  easily  filled  and 
cleaned.  Accurately  stamped  with  dies.  No  rough 

edges  No.  58,  length  12  inches,  each  30c;  No.  59, 
length  18  inches,  each  45c;  No.  60,  length  24  inches, 
each  60c.  Postpaid,  add  15c  each. 


MOE’S  SINGLE  FEEDING  TROUGH 

For  chicks  and  growing  stock.  Accurately  stamped 
with  dies.  No  rough  edges,  and  can  be  hung  on  the 

wall.  Sliding  top.  No.  55,  length  12  inches,  each  25c; 
No.  56,  length  18  inches,  each  35c;  No.  57,  length  24 
inches,  each  45c.  *  Postpaid,  add  15c  each. 


MOE’S  LARGE  CAPACITY  FEEDER 

A  wonderful  feeder  for  young  growing  stock,  and  a 
great  time  and  labor  saver  when  chicks  are  raised  in 
large  numbers.  Made  of  heavy  galvanized  iron  in  two 
sizes,  both  with  a  large  capacity. 

Sliding  top  cover,  easy  to  fill  and  clean,  and  the  birds 
cannot  roost  on  the  cover  or  sides  to  foul  the  feed. 

No.  140.  Feeder,  capacity  10  quarts,  length  21  in., 
width  8 %  in.;  height,  7  in.,  16  openings  on  each  side, 
so  that  32  chicks  can  feed  at  one  time. 

Each,  $1.20;  postpaid,  $1.50  each.  No.  141  size  35  in¬ 
ches  long,  $1.80  each,  postpaid  $2.10. 

ECONOMY  FOUNT  OR  FEEDER 


No  parts  to  come  unsolder¬ 
ed.  Leaking  impossible.  Will 
fit  pint,  quart  or  half-gallon 
Mason  jar.  Convenient,  cheap 
and  sanitary.  One  size  only. 
Price  of  holder  without  jar; 
each,  15c;  6  for  75c.  By  par¬ 
cel  post,  each  25c;  6  for 

90c,  postpaid. 


“CYMACO”  DRY  MASH  FEEDER 

The  CYMACO  feeder  is  made  of  the  best  galvanized 
steel,  with  enameled  steel  legs  to  hold  the  feeder  off 
the  ground.  The  flow  of  the  feed  may  be  regulated  by 
means  of  two  thumb  screws  at  either  end  of  the  feeder. 
Agitators  are  worked  automatically  by  the  fowls  while 
feeding.  Accommodates  twice  as  many  hens  as  the  or¬ 
dinary  hopper  feeder.  Is  provided  with  a  catch  tray 
which  prevents  waste  of  feed,  and  provides  a  means  to 
close  at  night.  Made  in  two  sizes,  namely:  No.  12  Ca¬ 
pacity  %  Bu.  $2.25;  No.  24,  Capacity  1  bu.,  $3.50, 
packed  f.  o.  b.,  Vicksburg. 


MOE’S  ROUND  MASH  HOPPER 

A  good,  economical  Dry  Mash  Feeder,  made  of  heavy 
galvanized  iron  with  a  capacity  of  8  quarts.  Can  be 
fastened  with  a  cord  or  wire  to  the  ceiling  of  the  poul¬ 
try  house  and  thus  hung  up  out  of!  the  litter  at  any 
height  desired.  Has  a  rolled-in  edge,  and  wire  grid 
which  rests  on  the  feed  and  prevents  the  birds  from 
wasting  it J  The  top  wire  bales  also  prevent  the  chick¬ 
ens  from  getting  in  the  hopper.  Price,  each  50c;  post¬ 
paid.  65c. 

MOE’S  TOP  FILL  FOUNTAIN 

Fills  from  the  top.  Dead  air  space  keeps  water  c©@! 
in  summer  and  from  freezing  in  winter.  Now  mad* 
with  square  pan,  which  does  away  with  spilling  when 
hung  up.  Can  be  used  for  two  pens  at  the  same  time. 
Manufactured  in  3  sizes. 

No.  1 — 1-gallon  capacity _ $1.50 

No.  2 — 2-gallon  capacity  _ _ _ _ _ 2.25 

No.  4 — 4-gallon  capacity  _  2.75 

By  parcel  post,  25c  each  extra. 


MOE’S  LINE 


MOE’S  SANITARY  FEEDING  TROUGHS 

Accurately  stamped  with  dies.  No  sharp  or  rough 
edges  to  injure  the  chicks.  Top  slides  off,  so  pan  is 
easily  filled  and  cleaned. 

No.  21  Length  12  in. - - - Each  $0.25 

No.  22  Length  18  in.  — - - •• - Each  .40 

No.  23  Length  24  in.  _ Each  .60 

Postpaid  15c  each  extra. 


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THE  LAWN  PARK  COOP 
Gives  the  chicks  sunshine,  fresh  air,  grass 
made  to  telescope,  therefore  affords  chicks  rov¬ 
ing  space,  yet  they  are  safe.  Has  removable 
bottom,  makes  cleaning  easy;  sanitary;  keeps 
out  lice  and  mites,  and  gives  ample  ventilation. 
Size  coop,  closed  18x24  inches.  When  open  with 
park  extended,  18x48  inches.  Price,  each,  $4.00, 
f.  o.  b.,  Vicksburg. 

THE  “BABIE”  CHICK  FEEDER 

This  simple  wir° 
feeder  protects  the 
little  chicks  and  in- 
sures  them  plenty  of 
feed,  and  will  pay  for 
itself  many  times 
over  in  economy  of 
feed.  It  can  be  used  to 
prevent  mother  hens 
from  straying  with 
their  broods  and  also 
in  connection  with  the 
Lawn  Park  Brood 
Coops.  Price,  $1.50; 
postpaid,  $1.70. 

NEST  EGGS 


Knox  Lice  Medicate  Nest  Eggs — These  eggs 
taining  a  powerful  disinfectant,  which  keeps 
hen.  Each,  8c;  doz.,  75c;  postpaid,  each,  15c; 
are  a  perfect  imitation  of  the  hen’s  egg,  con- 
all  lice,  mites,  etc.,  out  of  the  nest  and  off  the 
doz.,  90c. 

Lime  Nest  Eggs — Nonbreakable,  Antiseptic. 
A  perfect  shape,  making  it  a  splendid  and  last¬ 
ing  accessory.  Doz.,  40c;  postpaid,  doz.,  50c. 

Porcelain — These  are  made  of  first  class  glass. 
They  will  not  break  easily  and  will  last  a  life¬ 
time.  Doz.,  40c;  postpaid,  doz.,  55c. 

WIRE  HEN’S  NEST 

These  nests  are  intended  to  be  fastened  with 
screws  or  screw  hooks — if  wanted  removable. 
They  afford  no  place  for  vermin  and  allow  the 


air  to  circulate  freely,  advantages  not  obtained 
when  wooden  boxes  are  used.  They  are  in¬ 
tended  to  be  filled  with  straw,  which  can  be 
readily  removed.  Each,  25c;  doz.,  $2.80.  Post¬ 
paid,  each,  40c;  12  for  $3.10,  not  past  3rd  zone. 

LIVE  CHICK  SHIPPING  BOX 

Made  especially  for  shipping  day-old  chicks. 


Folded  flat  for  shipping,  but  easily  set  up  and 
made  ready  for  use. 

Not  past  3rd  zone 
Express  Parcel  post 
Each  Doz.  Each  Doz. 


25-chick  size  . $  .20  $2.00  $  .30  $2.25 

50-chick  size  . 25  2.75  .35  3.25 

100-chick  size  . 40  3.50  .50  4.00 


EYRIE  SHIPPING  COOPS 

Light  in  weight,  but  strong  and  durable.  Ends 
and  sides  heavy  corrugated  cardboard.  Top  and 
bottom  wood. 

No.  B,  21x12x22  inches  deep,  each  . $  .90 

No.  C,  21x18x22  inches  deep,  each  .  1.00 

No.  D,  21x24x22  inches  deep,  each .  1.10 

Prices  f.  o.  b.  Vicksburg. 

ANDERSON  HATCH-AN-EGG  BOXES 

This  is  the  best  shipping  box  on  the  market  today 
for  transporting  value  eggs  for  hatching. 

Express  Parcel  Post 


Each  Doz.  Each  Doz. 

15-egg  size  . $0.25  $2.75  $0.30  $2.95 

30-egg  size  . 40  4.25  .50  4.60 


HUMPTY  DUMPTY  EGG  CARRIER 

One  of  the  han¬ 
diest  egg  carriers 
on  the  market. 

This  carrier  will 
hold  12  doz.  eggs. 

Can  be  folded  flat 
for  shipment  and 
is  made  of  strong 
but  light  wooden 
slats  fastened 
with  strong  steel 
wires.  Very  han¬ 
dy  and  something  every  poultryman  should 
have.  3-doz.  size,  50c;  postpaid,  60c;  6-doz.  size 
60c;  postpaid,  75c;  9-doz.  size,  70c;  postpaid, 
85c;  12  doz.  size  80c;  postpaid,  $1.00. 


HUDSON  HOG  TROUGHS 

The  Hudson  Troughs  are  substantially  built  of 
20-gauge  steel.  The  ends  are  riveted  and  soldered 
to  the  body.  The  crossbars  are  12  inches  apart  and 
securely  riveted,  impossible  to  tear  them  off.  The 
bottoms  are  oval,  easy  to  clean. 

Prices  as  follows,  f.  o.  b.,  Vicksburg. 

H  2,  12  in.  wide,  5  in.  high,  2  ft.  long,  each  $2.00 

H  3,  12  in.  wide,  5  in.  high,  3  ft.  long,  each  2.50 

H  4,  12  in.  wide,  5  in.  high,  4  ft.  long,  each  3.00 

H  5,  12  in.  tvide,  5  in.  high,  5  ft.  long,  each  3.50 

H  6,  12  in.  <vide,  5  in.  high,  6  ft.  long,  each  4.00 


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MOB’S  IMPROVED  TRAP  NEST  FRONT— is  a 

new  inexpensive  and  useful  device  which  meets  a  popu¬ 
lar  demand. 

Made  of  best  of  quality  galvanized  iron,  simple  in 
operation,  with  no  small  loose  parts  to  get  out  of  order. 

Can  be  easily  fitted  to  any  orange  or  ordinary  wood 
box  or  coop  and  gives  the  breeder  the  opportunity  to 
use  a  size  nest  best  adaptable  to  his  birds,  with  a  uni¬ 
form  automatic  trap  feature  suitable  for  any  breed  of 
fowl. 

Effectively  traps  the  hen,  yet  allows  ample  ventil¬ 
ation. 

Door  is  hinged,  making  it  easy  to  remove  the  hen 
or  clean  the  nest.  Made  in  one  size.  Dimensions  11  in. 
wide  by  12  in.  high.  Size  of  opening  8  in.  by  9  in. 

No.  63.  Trap  nest  front.  Each  50c,  postpaid  60c 

each. 

CHAMPION  LEG  BANDS 

This  aluminum  band  is  made  in  one  piece,  adjustable 
to  fit  any  fowl.  Held  by  double  lock;  it  is  impossible 
for  them  to  lose  off.  Numbered  from  1  to  400.  Price, 
doz.,  15c;  25  for  25c;  100  for  75c,  postpaid. 

COLORED  SPIRAL  LEG  BANDS 

Made  in  many  different  colors — red,  green,  blue,  yel¬ 
low,  pink,  white,  etc.  Slip  on  just  like  a  key  ring;  no 
tools  required.  Will  not  come  off;  fowls  cannot  lose  or 
remove  them.  Made  in  all  sizes.  State  for  what  breed 
you  want  the  bands.  12  for  15c;  postpaid,  20c;  25  for 
30c;  postpaid,  35c;  50  for  60c;  postpaid,  65c;  100  for 
$1.00;  postpaid,  $1.10. 

POULTRY  PUNCHES 

Pettey  Poultry  Punch — Cuts  clean  hole  with  ease. 
Price,  30c,  postpaid. 

Moe’s  Ideal  Punch — New  improved  scissor  type,  each, 
60c  postpaid. 

X-RAY  EGG  TESTER 

Designed  for  use  on  an  ordinary  hand  lamp  and  fits 
over  any  style  burner  with  a  diameter  approximately 
that  of  the  tester.  Each,  30c;  postpaid,  40c. 

BUCKEYE  INCUBATOR  AND  BROODER 
EXTRAS 

Buckeye  Inc.  Thermometers,  each,  $1.00;  postpaid  $1.10 

Buckeye  Inc.  Lamp  Bowls,  each - 1.00;  postpaid  1.15 

Buckeye  Inc.  Lamp  Burners,  75c  and  1.00;  postage  extra 
Buckeye  Inc.  Lamp  Chimney,  each  .50;  postpaid  .60 
Buckeye  Inc.  Ad.  Rod  &  Set  Screws  .50;  postpaid  .60 

Buckeye  Egg  Testers,  each -  .50;  postpaid  .60 

Buckeye  Brooder  Thermometer,  ea.  1.25 ;  postpaid  1.35 

Buckeye  Brooder  Wafers,  each _  .50 ;  postpaid  .55 

Lamp  Wicks,  cotton,  each _ 5c;  doz.,  50c,  postpaid 

IMPROVED  AUTOMATIC  CHICK  GREASER 

Saves  the  chicks  from  vermin.  The  chicken  its  own 
doctor.  Will  grease  100  chicks  in  a  few  minutes.  Kills 
mites,  fleas,  lice  and  red  bugs.  The  chicken,  while 
eating  out  of  the  pan,  rubs  against  the  wick,  greasing 
itself;  you  don’t  catch  them.  Put  melted  lard  in  the 
tank  and  feed  in  the  pan,  set  pan  in  the  yard  among 
the  chicks  and  see  hqw  quick  it  works;  the  chicken  and 
wick  come  together  and  the  vermin  are  killed.  No.  1 
machine,  for  50  chicks,  $1.50.  Postpaid,  $1.65. 


HUDSON  ROUND  PIG  TROUGHS 

Here  is  a  Pig  Trough  or  individual  Feeding  Pan 
which  is  handy  on  the  farm  for  many  purposes.  Built 
of  heavy  gauge  material,  and  the  round  roll  at  the  top 
turned  in  on  the  inside  leaving  the  outside  smooth  so 
that  the  hog  cannot  tip  the  trough  over  with  his  nose. 

The  bottom  is  double  seamed  and  each  trough  is 
guaranteed  water  tight.  They  are  15  inches  in  diameter 
by  4%  inches  deep. 

Capacity:  15  quarts,  each  $1.25;  F.  O.  B.,  Vicks¬ 
burg. 

BABY  CHICKS  OF  QUALITY 

That  Live  and  Grow  Into  Profitable  Fowls 

The  easiest,  quickest  and  most  profitable  manner  of 
securing  a  flock  of  eggs  and  meat  producing  chickens 
is  by  the  purchase  of  high  quality  baby  chicks.  Our 
customers  testify  to  that  fact.  You  can  secure  baby 
chicks  of  the  breed  you  desire  and  at  the  time  you 
want  them,  delivered  to  your  home  with  a  guarantee  of 
100  per  cent  safe  arrival. 

Poultry  is  more  quickly  produced  and  at  less  cost 
than  any  other  meat  one  can  buy.  To  have  your  own 
flock  producing  eggs  and  meat  for  you  the  whole  year 
around  is  a  saving  the  total  of  which  in  a  year  counts 
considerable. 


BREEDS  WE  CAN  SUPPLY 
White  Leghorns  Rhode  Island  Reds 

Brown  Leghorns  White  Wyandottes 

Barred  Plymouth  Rocks  Mottled  Anconas 
White  Plymouth  Rocks  Black  Minorcas 

Buff  Orpingtons  Silver  Wyandottes 

WRITE  FOR  PRICES  ON  BABY  CHICKS 


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POULTRY  FEEDS 


RED  COMB  POULTRY  FEEDS 
The  extra  quality  feed  contains  no  shell  or 
gTit  to  make  weight;  try  it,  and  you  will  use 
no  other.  Composed  of  choice  grains,  seeds 
and  charcoal.  A  clean,  bright,  balanced  ration 
for  general  use.  As  a  scratch  feed  it  is  un¬ 
equaled.  Made  without  grit  or  shells.  6  lbs., 
25c;  postpaid,  6  lbs.,  40c. 

RED  COMB  COARSE  CHICK  FEED 
A  developing  food,  composed  of  cracked  grains 
and  seed  of  the  highest  quality  and  especially 
adapted  to  the  growing  period,  and  when  used 
insures  a  strong  and  rapid  growth-  This  feed 
also  contains  charcoal.  5  lbs.,  25c;  postpaid, 
5  lbs.,  40c. 

RED  COMB  FINE  CHICK  FEED 

Composed  of  cracked  grains,  seeds  and  char¬ 
coal.  Highly  nutritious,  easily  digested  and 
especially  suited  to  the  tender  digestive  organs 
of  the  little  chicks.  Made  without  grit.  5  lbs., 
25c;  postpaid,  5  lbs.,  40c. 

RED  COMB  BABY  CHICK  MILK  MASH 

A  milk  substitute.  Made  with  the  utmost 
care  from  dried  milk,  barley’  meal,  locust  bean 
meal,  bone  meal,  rice  polish,  flax  seed  meal,  and 
a  dozen  other  needful  grains  and  herbs  ground 
to  the  proper  consistency.  Red  Comb  Brand 
Poultry  and  Chick  Feeds  are  always  dependable. 
Don’t  fail  to  use  the  new  Milk  Mash  on  your 
chicks  this  spring.  1  lb.,  10c;  4  lbs.,  25c;  Post¬ 
paid,  1  lb.,  20c;  4  lbs.,  40c. 

RED  COMB  GROWING  MASH 
The  best  balanced  feed  for  feeding  growing 
chicks  to  produce  growth.  This  is  a  ne-jv  Red 
Comb  product  and  is  well  worth  a  trial.  5  lbs., 
25c;  postpaid,  5  lbs.,  40c. 

RED  COMB  MASH,  WITH  DRIED  BUTTER¬ 
MILK 

This  is  the  great  egg  producer.  A  mash  feed 
prepared  expressly  for  egg  production,  being 
very  rich  in  egg-making  elements.  This  mash 
is  unsurpassed  as  a  winter  egg  maker.  It  is 
the  most  wonderful  feed  in  the  world  for  making 
hens  lay  in  cold  weather.  5  lbs.,  25c;  postpaid, 
5  lbs.,  40c. 

CONKEY’S  BUTTERMILK  STARTING  FOOD 
The  history  of  poultry  keeping  records  no  tri¬ 
umph  such  as  this  wonderful  chick  food  has  had. 
The  rich,  pure,  buttermilk  is  mixed  with  a  com¬ 
bination  of  clean,  wholesome  grains,  balanced 
just  right  for  the  sensative  organs  of  the  little 
chicks.  The  lactic  acid  keeps  down  yourself.  By 
freight,  2V2  lbs.,  25c;  5  lbs.,  40c;  10  lbs.,  70c; 
postpaid,  214  lbs.,  35c;  5  lbs.,  5*5c;  10  lbs.,  95c. 

O.  K.  POULTRY  LITTER 
A  perfect  scratching  material.  Superior  to 
straw,  alfalfa  meal,  etc.  A  deodorizer,  absorb¬ 
ent,  disinfectant  and  labor-saving  litter.  It  ab¬ 
sorbs  all  the  moisture  from  droppings.  Will 
last  for  several  months  in  your  brooder  or  poul¬ 
try  house.  Lice  will  not  live  in  it,  and  therefore 
makes  a  splendid  material  for  nests,  being  soft 
and  pliable  and  keeps  out  all  insects.  Try  O.  K. 
Litter  once  and  you  will  never  be  without  it. 
Price,  18  lbs.,  $1.00;  50  lbs.,  $2.00;  bale,  about 
160  lbs.,  $5.50,  f.  o.  b.  Vicksburg. 


GRANULATED  BONE 

Granulated  Bone  is  made  from  fresh,  green 
bone,  from  which  the  moisture  and  grease  have 
been  taken,  leaving  nothing  but  the  phosphates, 
lime  and  nitrogenous  matter.  These  are  the 
only  food  properties  of  bone,  green  or  dry,  so 
when  you  buy  granulated  bone  you  will  get  it 
without  paying  freight  on  moisture  or  grease. 
This  preparation  will  keep  in  any  climate,  in  any 
dry  place.  It  is  especially  valuable  as  an  egg¬ 
shell  producer.  Promotes  strong,  healthy  growth 
of  the  bones  in  young  chickens.  Prevents  leg 
weakness.  Mix  a  little  in  soft  feed.  Coarse 
for  hens,  3  lbs.,  25c;  25  lbs.,  $1.50;  100  lbs-, 
$5.00.  Fine,  for  chicks,  3  lbs.,  25c;  25  lbs.,  $1.50; 
100  lbs.,  $5.00;  postpaid,  3  lbs.,  35c. 

CHARCOAL 

If  you  want  healthy  chickens,  rugged-growing 
stock  with  bright  healthy  plumage,  birds  that 
will  fatten  easily  and  well,  and  entire  freedom 
from  sour  crops  and  indigestion  with  laying 
stock,  feed  Charcoal.  This  is  an  easy  hint  to 
take,  and  the  coal  is  low  in  price.  The  per  hen 
cost  is  so  low  as  to  be  almost  ridiculous,  and  yet 
it  is  one  of  the  simplest  and  best  helps  to  suc¬ 
cess-  Keep  it  before  them  all  the  time,  and 
also  feed  it  in  the  mixed  grain.  Nothing  equals 
it  as  a  disease  preventative.  Made  in  3  sizes — 
coarse  for  hens;  medium  for  pigeons;  fine  for 
baby  chicks.  Price,  2  lbs.,  15c;  25  lbs.,  $1.25; 
50  lbs.,  $2.00;  100  lbs.,  $3.75,  postpaid,  2  lbs.,  25c. 

GROUND  OYSTER  SHELLS 

Every  poultryman  realizes  the  importance  of 
crushed  oyster  shells  as  an  egg-shell  maker,  and 
promoter  of  good  health.  Every  pound  of  oyster 
shells  offered  by  us  is  especially  prepared  for 
feeding  poultry.  They  are  crushed  and  ground 
to  the  size  which  expert  poultrymen  agree  to  be 
the  best.  Use  oyster  shell  freely.  It  is  good 
for  chickens,  old  or  young.  Coarse,  for  hens, 
10  lbs.,  25c;  50  lbs.,  75c;  100  lbs.,  $1.25.  Fine 
for  chicks,  10  lbs.,  25c;  50  lbs.,  75c;  100  lbs., 
$1.25.  Postpaid,  10  lbs.,  50c,  not  past  3rd  zone. 

GRIT  FOR  POULTRY 

Grit  is  as  essential  for  poultry  as  food,  as 
without  it  they  cannot  digest  the  food.  Poultry 
will  starve  to  death  with  full  crop  for  no  other 
reason  than  they  have  no  teeth  with  which  to 
grind  the  food  into  proper  consistency.  Grit 
should  be  fed  in  hoppers  or  boxes.  Hen  size, 
10  lbs.,  25c;  50  lbs.,  $1.00;  100  lbs.,  $1.75.  Chick 
size.  10  lbs.,  25c;  50  lbs.,  $1.00;  100  lbs.,  $1.75. 
Postpaid,  10  lbs.,  50c,  not  past  3rd  zone. 

DARLING’S  MEAT  SCRAPS 

For  success  with  poultry  it  is  absolutely 
necessary  to  give  them  plenty  of  animal  food  in 
the  winter,  to  take  the  place  of  insects,  etc., 
which  they  get  during  the  summer.  Feed  mixed 
with  meal  or  bran,  at  the  rate  of  *4  lb.  beef 
scraps  per  day  to  a  dozen  hens.  3  lbs.,  25c; 
25  lbs.,  $1.50;  50  lbs.,  $2.85;  100  lbs.,  $5.50. 
Postpaid,  3  lbs.,  35c. 


See  page  66  for  Prices  in  Larger  Quantities. 


VICKSBURG  SEED  CO.’S  PRICE  LIST 

JANUARY  1st,  1928  VICKSBURG,  MISS. 

Prices  quoted  on  this  list  are  present  values,  subject  to  change  without  notice,  net  cash, 
and  are  F.  O.  B.  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  sacks  included,  purchaser  paying  all  freight  or  express 
charges,  and  if  to  be  sent  by  parcel  post  sufficient  postage  must  be  added  to  the  following 
prices.  If  prices  are  lower,  refund  will  be  made;  if  higher  we  will  advise. 


BEAM'S.  BUSH — Green  Pod. 

(bu.  60  lbs.)  4  Qts.  Pk.  Bn. 

Black  Valentine  . $1.75  $3.00  $10.75 

Burpee’s  Stringless  Green  Pod....  1,85  3.25  11.75 

Giant  Stringless  Green  Pod -  1.85  3.25  12.25 

Extra  Early  Red  Valentine . 1.75  3.00  10.75 

Longfellow  _  1.85  3,25  11.75 

Bountiful  _ * _  1,75  3.00  10.75 

Full  Measure  -  1.85  3.25  11.75 

BEAM’S,  BUSH — Wax  Pod. 

(bu.  60  lbs.)  4  Qts.  Pk.  Bu. 

Currie  Rust  Proof  Wax  -  1.75  3.00  11.75 

Davis  White  Kidney  Wax  _  1.75  3.00  11.75 

Improved  Golden  Wax  _  1.75  3.00  11.75 

Pencil  Pod  Black  Wax  -  1.75  3.00  11.75 

BEAMS,  POLE  OR  RUNNING- — 

(bu.  60  lbs.)  4  Qts.  Pk.  Bu. 

Kentucky  Wonder  - - $1.75  $3.25  $11.50 

White  Creaseback  _ 1.75  3.25  11.50 

Red  Speckled  Cut  Short  .  1.85  3.25  11.50 

Scotia  or  Striped  Creaseback  ....  1.85  3.25  12.00 

McCaslan  Pole  .  2.25  3.75 

BEANS,  POLE  LIMA — 

(bu.  60  lbs.)  4  Qts.  Pk.  Bu. 

Carolina  Sieve  or  Small  Lima  .—$2.00  $3.75  $13.50 

King  or  Garden  .  2.10  4.00  14.50 

Large  White  Lima  . 2.10  4.00  14.50 

Calico  or  Speckled  . 3.00  5.00 

BEANS,  BUSH  LIMA — 

(bu.  60  lbs.)  4  Qts.  Pk.  Bu. 

Henderson’s  Bush  . $1.75  $3.25  $11.50 

Burpee’s  Improved  Bush  -  2.25  4.25  16.75 

Fordhook  Bush  _  2.25  4.25  16.75 

CORN,  GARDEN 


Adams’  Large  Early  (bu.  56  lbs.) 


Mammoth  or  Large  Sugar  (bu. 

45  lbs.)  . - . 

Stowell’s  Evergreen  (bu.  45  lbs.) 

ONION  SETS — (bu.  32  lbs.)  4 

Yellow  Danvers  — . ! 

Dark  Red  Wethersfield  _ 

White  Silver  Skin  . 

White  Multipliers  - - - 

SEED  POTATOES — (bu.  60  lbs.) 
Red  Triumphs,  regular  stock  ... .$ 

Red  Triumphs,  Certified  . 

Irish  Cobbler,  regular  stock  . . 

Irish  Cobbler,  Certified  _ 

Early  Ohio  _ 

Early  Rose  . — _ _ 

Lookout  Mountain  . . 


Qts. 

Pk. 

Bu. 

!  .85 

$1.50 

$5.00 

1.00 

1.75 

6.00 

.85 

1.50 

5.00 

.85 

1.50 

5.00 

.85 

1.25 

4.50 

1.00 

2.00 

7.00 

1.00 

1.75 

6.50 

.90 

1.75 

6.00 

Qts. 

Pk. 

Bu. 

1  .60 

$1.00 

$3.25 

.60 

1.00 

3.25 

.75 

1.25 

3.75 

Bu.  2  V2  Bu. 
$2.50  $6.00 

3.25  7.50 

2.40  5.35 

2.75  6.00 

.Write  for  prices 

_ Write  for  prices 

_ Write  for  prices 


Pk. 

.75 

1.00 

.75 

.90 


PEAS,  GARDEN  4  Qts.  Pk.  Bu. 

American  Wonder  ....(bu.  56  lbs.)  $1.85  $3.50  $11.75 

Alaska  .  (bu.  60  lbs.)  1.50  2.75  10.00 

Ameer,  Large  Alaska  (bu.  60  lbs.)  1.75  3.25  11.75 

First  and  Best  . (bu.  60  lbs.)  1.50  2.75  10.00 

Gradus,  or  Prosperity  (bu.  56  lbs.)  1.85  3.25  12.50 
Champion  of  England  (bu.  56  lbs.)  1.85  3.25  11.00 
White  Marrowfat — (bu.  60  lbs.)  1.25  2.50  8.00 

Telephone  _ (bu.  56  lbs.)  1.85  3.25  11.50 

Laxatonia  .  (bu.  56  lbs.)  2.25  3.75  13.00 

Thomas  Laxton  ....  (bu.  56  lbs.)  2.00  8.50  12.00 

World  Record  . (bu.  56.  lbs.)  1.85  3.25  12.50 


Paymaster 


Tennessee  Red  Cob,  White 


Reid’s 


CLOVER  SEED 

Alfalfa,  Dakota  No.  12 

Fancy  ..... -  (bu.  60  lbs.) 

Alfalfa,  Fancy  Kan.  (bu.  60  lbs.) 
Alfalfa,  Fancy  Southwestern- 
Red  Clover  Fancy 

Native  . (bu.  60  lbs.) 

Red  Clover  Fancy 

Imported  . (bu. 

Alsike  Clover  _ (bu. 

White  Clover  - (bu. 

Crimson  Clover  . . (bu.  60  lbs.) 

Japan  Clover 

(Lespedeza  Striata)  (25  lbs.) 
Melilotus  (Hulled)  (bu.  60  lbs.) 

Burr  Clover  (Burr),  (bu.  10  lbs.) 


60 

60 

60 


lbs.) 

lbs.) 

lbs.) 


)  Pk. 

Bu.  2 

!  y2  Bu. 

..$  .90 

$2.90 

$7.00 

~  .90 

3.00 

7.25 

..  .75 

2.25 

5.50 

.90 

2.75 

6.75 

..  1.00 

3.75 

9.25 

„  .75 

2.25 

5.50 

..  .75 

2.25 

5.50 

..  .90 

2.90 

7.00 

..  .90 

3.00 

7.25 

..  .90 

3.00 

7.25 

.)  Pk. 

Bu.  2,%  Bu. 

...$  .75 

$2.25 

$5.00 

...  .75 

2.25 

5.50 

..  .75 

2.25 

5.50 

...  .75 

2.25 

5.50 

...  .90 

3.00 

7.25 

...  .90 

3.00 

7.25 

Pk. 

Bu. 

100-lb. 

$4.50 

$17.00 

$27.75 

4.00 

15.50 

25.00 

.  3.50 

13.75 

22.00 

6.00 

23.00 

37.50 

5.50 

20.50 

33.50 

5.50 

21.00 

33.75 

6.50 

24.00 

39.50 

Write  for  prices 

Write  for  prices 
2.50  9.00  14.00 

Write  for  prices 


GRASS 

Sunny 


SEEDS 

South  Lawn 


Grass. 


10-lb.  50-lb.  100-lb. 
- _ $4.50  $20.00  $40.00 


Permanent  Pasture  Grass  Mix¬ 
ture  .  (bu.  14  lbs.) 

Permanent  Meadow  Grass  Mix¬ 
ture  .  (bu.  14  lbs.) 

Permanent  Hog  Pasture  Mix¬ 
ture  .  (bu.  14  lbs.) 


lbs.) 


Kentucky  Blue 

Grass  .  (bu.  14 

English  Blue  or  Meadow 

Fescue  .  (bu.  14  lbs.) 

Italian  Rye  Grass  (bu.  14  lbs.) 

Perennial  Rye  Grass  (bu.  14  lbs.) 

Johnson  Grass  .  (bu.  25  lbs.) 

Orchard  Grass  _  (bu.  14  lbs.) 

Bermuda  Grass  . . . 

Red  Top  or  Herbs  Grass,  Fancy 

seed  . . . 

Tall  Meadow  Oat 

Grass  . (bu.  14  lbs.) 

Timothy  .  (bu.  45  lbs.) 

Sudan  Grass  . . 


PIELD  BEANS— (bu.  60  lbs.) 


Velvet  Beans,  Osceola  . 

Soy  Beans,  Mammoth  Yellow  .... 
Soy  Beans,  Biloxi  _ 


Soy  Beans,  Laredo 


4.50 

20.00 

40.00 

3.50 

15.00 

30.00 

3.50 

15.00 

30.00 

3.50 

15.00 

30.00 

2.00 

8.00 

15.50 

3.50 

15.00 

30.00 

3.50 

10.00 

20.00 

2.00 

9.50 

18.00 

2.00 

9.50 

18.00 

2.00 

7.50 

14.00 

3.50 

12.00 

24,00 

4.50 

18.00 

35.00 

2.50 

10.00 

18.00 

3.75 

16.00 

30.00 

1.25 

4.00 

7.50 

1.00 

3.00 

5.50 

Qts. 

Pk. 

Bu. 

a  $  .50  $  ,75 

$2.50 

. 75  1.00 

3.25 

. 50  .75 

2.50 

. 60  .90 

3.00 

....  1.00  1.50 

5.00 

. 75  1.00 

3.85 

COW  PEAS — (bu.  60  lbs.)  4  Qts.  Pk.  Bu. 

Whippoorwill,  or  Speckled  . Write  for  prices 

Black  . — Write  for  prices 

Red  Ripper  . Write  for  prices 

Clay  _ Write  for  prices 

Mixed  . Write  for  prices 

New  Era  . Write  for  prices 

WHITE  TABLE  PEAS— 

(bu.  60  lbs.)  4  Qts.  Pk.  Bu. 

California  Large  White  Black-eyed  Write  for  prices 

White  Brown-eyed  . Write  for  prices 

White  Lady  Peas  . Write  for  prices 

White  Sugar  Crowder  . . ....Write  for  prices 

PEANUTS  AND  CHUPAS  Pk.  Bu.  100-lb. 

Spanish  Peanuts  . (bu.  22  lbs.)  $1.00  $3.00  $10.00 

Tennessee  Mammoth  Long 

Red  . (bu.  22  lbs.)  1.00  3.50  12.00 

Mammoth  White  Vir¬ 
ginia  .  (bu.  22  lbs.)  1.00  3.50  15.00 

MILLET  SEED  10-lb.  50-lb.  100-lb. 

Tennessee  Golden  Millet 

.  (bu.  50  lbs.)  $  .75  $2.75  $  5.50 

Japanese,  or  Barnyard  Millet  . 75  3.00  6.00 

Pearl,  or  Cat  Tail  Millet  .  2.50  10.50  20.00 

SORGHUM  OR  SUGAR  CANE— 

(bu.  50  lbs.)  10-lb.  50-lb.  100-lb. 

Texas-Seeded  Ribbon  Cane  . $1.25  $4.00  $  7.50 

Japanese  Honey  Syrup  Cane  .  1.25  4.00  7.50 

Early  Orange  Sorghum  . 85  2.00  3.50 

Early  Amber  Sorghum  . 85  2.00  3.50 

Red  Top  Sorghum  . 85  2.25  3.50 

White  Kaffir  Corn  . 70  2.50  4.50 

Red  Kaffir  Corn  _  .70  2.75  5.00 

Yellow  Milo  Maize  . 70  2.75  5.00 

Feterita  . * . — . 70  2.85  5.50 

Egyptian  Wheat  or  Shallu  ... -  1.50  5.00  9.00 


SEED  OATS — (bu.  32  lbs.)  1  bu.  5  bu.  10  bu. 


Early  Burt  . . . $1.10  $5.00  $10.00 

Red  Rust  Proof  -  1.10  5.00  10.00 

Appier  . . . . . — ...  1.25  5.50  11.00 

Fulghum  . . . — _ ... _ _ _ _  1.25  5.50  11.00 


MISCELLANEOUS  PABH  SEEDS  1  lb.  Pk.  Bu. 

Speltz  or  Emmer . (bu.  40  lbs.)  $  .15  $1.00  $3.50 


.90 

1.00 

1.00 

1.00 

1.00 


2.50 

3.50 
3.75 
3.50 
3.75 


1-lb.  10-lb.  50-lb. 


Beardless  Barley  - (bu.  48  lbs.)  .15 

Japanese  Buckwheat  (bu.  50  lbs.)  .15 
Silver  Hull  Buckwheat  (bu.  50  lbs.)  .15 
Broom  Corn,  Evergreen  (bu.  46  lb.)  .15 
Broom  Corn,  Dwarf  (bu.  46  lbs.)  .15 

Teosinte  - - 

Spring  Vetch  - 

Sand  or  Hairy  Vetch  - 

Sunflower,  Russian  - 

Rape,  Dwarf  Essex  - 

COTTON  SEED— (bu.  30  lbs.) 

Simpkins  . $2.00 

Half  and  Half  . . . — 

Wannamaker-Cleveland  -  2.00 

Early  Triumph  Mebane  - 

King’s  Early  Improved  - 

Acala  No.  5  - 

Express  350  - 

Delphos  6102  - 

Delphos  631  - - 

Saulsbury  Staple  . 2.50 

POULTRY  FEEDS,  ETC. 

Red  Comb  Poultry  Feed 
Red  Comb  Mash  with  Buttermilk 

Red  Comb  Coarse  Chick  . 

Red  Comb  Fine  Chick  . 

Red  Comb  Baby  Chick  Starter 

Red  Comb  Growing  Mash  — . 

Conkey’s  Buttermilk  Starting  Feed  1.75  3.00  5.50 


. $ 

.85  $8.50 

.30  1.50 

6.00 

.30  2.50 

10.00 

.20  1.75 

7.50 

— 

.25  1.50 

6.00 

1-bu 

5-bu. 

10-bu. 

.$2.00 

$8.00  $15.00 

..  2.00 

8.00 

15.00 

..  2.00 

8.00 

15.00 

..  2.00 

8.00 

15.00 

..  2.00 

8.00 

15.00 

..  2.50 

10.00 

18.00 

..  2.50 

10.00 

18.00 

..  2.50 

10.00 

18.00 

..  2.50 

10.00 

18.00 

..  2.50 

10.00 

18.00 

25-lb.  50-lb.  100-lb. 

. $1 

.00  $1.65 

$3.25 

ilk....  1 

.25  2.00 

4.25 

_  1 

.25  2.00 

3.50 

.  1 

.25  2.00 

3.75 

.  1 

.50  2.75 

5.25 

.  1 

.40  2.25 

4.50 

BIG  DOLLAR  COLLECTION 

Thirty  packages  of  Assorted  Seeds  for  only  $1.00.  At  regular  prices  they  would  cost  you  $1.75. 
A  complete  Garden  for  only  $1.00,  parcel  post  paid.  One  packet  each  of  the  following  seeds: 


Bush  Beans,  Greenpod 
Pole  Beans,  Kentucky  Wonder 
English  Peas,  Alaska 
Beet,  Crosby’s  Egyptian 
Cabbage,  Early  Flat  Dutch 
Co’llard,  Georgia 
Carrot,  Improved  Long  Orange 
Corn,  Early  Surprise 
Cucumber,  Long  Green 
Cabbage,  Wakefield 


Cantaloupe,  Rocky  Ford 
Egg  Plant,  New  York 
Lettuce,  Big  Boston 
Mustard,  Giant  Curled 
Okra,  WTiite  Velvet 
Onion,  Red  Wethersfield 
Pepper,  Bell  or  Bull  Nose 
Parsnip,  Hollow  Crown 
Parsley,  Double  Curled 
Peas,  Telephone 


Pepper,  Long  Cayenne 
Radish,  Scarlet  White  Tip 
Radish,  Long  Scarlet 
Spinach,  Curled  Savoy 
Squash,  White  Bush 
Swiss  Chard,  Silver  Beet 
Tomato,  Stone 
Tomato,  Acme 
Turnip,  Purple  Top  Globe 
Watermelon,  Halbert  Honey 


TRIAL  COLLECTION 


Twelve  packets  of  best  Garden  Seed  for  only  35c,  nostage  paid.  One  packet  each  of  the  fol¬ 
lowing  varieties: 


Beets,  Blood  Turnip 
Cabbage,  Early  Drumhead 
Lettuce,  Hubbard  Market 
Collard,  True  Southern 


Cucumber,  Long  Green 
Watermelon,  Rattlesnake 
Carrot,  Danvers 
Onion,  Wethersfield 


Mustard,  Giant  Curled 
Radish,  Scarlet  Turnip 
Squash,  Early  White  Bush 
Tomato,  Early  Detroit 


FLOWER  SEED  COLLECTION 


Twelve  papers  Assorted  Flower  Seeds  for  only  50c,  postage  paid.  One  packet  each  of  the  fol¬ 
lowing  varieties: 


Aster,  China  Mixed 
Sweet  Alyssum 
Pink,  China  Mixed 
Mignonette,  Sweet 


Verbena,  Mixed 
Pansy,  Choice  Mixed 
Morning  Glory 
Zinnia,  Mixed 


Poppy,  Mixed 
Phlox,  Mixed 
Petunia,  Single  Mixed 
Cosmos 


Vicksburg  Seed  Company,  Vicksburg,  Miss. 


V.  S.  C.  Certified  Sweet  Potato  Plants 


Ask  The  Man  Who  Has  Planted  Them.  He  Will  Tell  You  There  Are  None  Better. 

We  have  had  so  many 
customers  remark  to  us 
about  the  fine  potato 
slips  we  were  supplying 
them  that  it  prompted 
us  to  make  the  above 
statements  about  our 
slips.  Our  slips  are  pro¬ 
duced  from  seed  that 
have  been  thoroughly  in¬ 
spected  for  disease  and 
we  believe  that  no  one 
can  supply  you  with 
slips  that  are  better. 

Furthermore  this  past 
season  when  slips  were 

scarce  we  do  not  believe  we  disappointed  one  of  our  customers.  Filling  all  our  orders  on  date 
wanted  and  this  with  the  quality  of  slips  would  in  our  opinion  prompt  you  to  send  us  your  order 
for  1927.  We  can  supply  PORTO  RICAS  and  Nancy  Hall  Slips. 

Prices  Certified  Slips  either  kind  500  for  $2.25;  one  thousand  for  $4.00,  postpaid.  By  express 
not  prepaid  500  for  $2.00;  one  thousand  for  $3.76.  Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


VEGETABLE  PLANTS 

HOME-GROWN  CABBAGE  PLANTS  CELERY  PLANTS 


These  are  ready  about  the  first  part,  of  March;  they 
should  not  be  set  out  earlier,  being  tender  -they  are  not 
as  hardy  as  the  frost-proof  kind. 

We  can  furnish  the  following  varieties:  Jersey  Wake¬ 
field,  Early  Flat  Dutch,  Charleston  Wakefield,  Succes¬ 
sion. 

Prices:  Parcel  Post  paid — 100,  50c;  500,  $1.75; 

1,000,  $3.00.  By  Express,  not  prepaid — 100,  40c;  500, 
$1.50;  1,000,  $2.75. 


BEET  PLANTS 

Ready  about  March  1st. 

Varieties — Crosby’s  Egyptian  and  Crimson  Globe. 
Prices:  Parcel  Post  paid — 100,  55c;  500,  $2.00;  1000, 
$3.35.  By  Express,  not  prepaid — 100,  40c;  500,  $1.75; 
1,000,  $3.00. 

CAULIFLOWER  PLANTS 

Ready  March  1st. 

Varieties^— Early  Snowball  and  Dry  Weather. 

Prices:  By  Parcel  Post — Doz.,  25c;  50,  90c;  100, 

$1.50.  By  Express,  not  prepaid — Doz.,  20c;  50,  75c; 
100,  $1.25. 


Ready  April  1st. 

Varieties — Golden  Self -Blanching  and  Henderson’s 
White  Plume. 

Prices:  By  parcel  post — doz.,  25c;  50,  45c;  100, 

75c.  By  Express,  not  prepaid — Doz.,  20c;  50,  35c;  100, 
60c;  500,  $2.00. 


EGG  PLANTS 

These  are  ready  about  April  20th. 

Varieties — Black  Beauty,  N.  Y.  Improved  Purple. 
Prices:  Parcel  Post  paid — Doz.,  35c;  50,  75c;  100, 

$1.25.  By  Express,  not  prepaid — Doz.,  25c;  50,  60c; 

100,  $1.00. 


LETTUCE  PLANTS 

Ready  March  1st. 

Varieties — Big  Boston,  New  York  or  Wonderful. 
Prices:  Parcel  post  paid — 50,  35c;  100,  55c;  500, 

$2.00.  By  Express,  not  prepaid — 50,  25c;  100,  45c; 
500,  $1.75;  1,000,  $3.00. 


PEPPER  PLANTS 

Ready  April  15th. 

Varieties — Chinese  Giant,  Ruby  King,  Long  Cayenne. 
Prices:  Parcel  post  paid — Doz.,  35c;  50,  75c;  100, 
$1.25.  By  Express,  not  prepaid — Doz.,  25c;  50,  60c; 
100,  $1.00. 


TOMATO  PLANTS 

These  are  ready  about  the  20th  of  March.  Our  stock 
is  raised  from  the  very  best  quality  of  seed  and  will 
give  perfect  satisfaction. 

Varieties- — Gulf  State  Market,  Ponderosa,  Norton  Wilt 
Resistant,  Early  Detroit,  Globe,  Stone. 

Prices  Hot  Bed  or  Seedling  Stock:  Parcel  Post  paid 
—Doz.,  20c;  100,  70c;  500,  $2.75.  By  Express,  not 
prepaid — 100,  50c;  500,  $2.00. 

Prices  Transplanted  Stock:  Parcel  Post  paid — Doz., 
30c;  50,  75c;  100,  $1.25.  By  Express,  not  prepaid — 
100,  $1.00;  1,000,  $8.50. 


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