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1929 


BKCEIVED 

ic  APR  9  1929  * 

TJ.  S.  •fifrwnftm, 


De  Giorgi  Brothers  Co. 


Seed  Growers  p 
and  Importers 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


Gardeners*  and  Florists*  Price  List 


Prize  Winning  Vegetable  Seeds  and  Choice  Florists’ 
Flower  Seeds,  Seeds  of  Annuals,  Perenials,  Climbers 
and  Greenhouse  Plants  truthfully  and  fully  described 
with  valuable  information  for  Gardeners  and  Florists 


THIS  BOOK  IS  MORE  THAN  JUST  A  SEED  CATALOGUE 


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QUALITY  SEEDS 


At  priees  quoted,  we  prepay 
all  seeds  to  any  point  in  United 
States,  Canada,  South  America 
or  West  Indies,  except  Beans, 
Com,  Peas,  Spinách  and  where 
noted.  Terms  cash,  no  dis- 
count.  No  charge  for  bags  or 
packing.  Orders  to  be  sent  C. 
O.  D.  should  be  accompanied 
by  one-fourth  casb. 

To  Our  Customers  in 
Foreign  Lands 

Please  remit  in  United  States 
Punds.  Foreign  money  fluctu- 
ates  in  value ;  sending  U.  S. 
money  is  an  advantage  to  botb 
parties. 

Condition  of  Sále 

All  offers  are  made  subject 
tó  being  unsold  upon  receipt 
of  order. 

In  common  with  seed  grow- 
ers  and  dealers  the  world  over, 
we  give  no  warranty,  express 
or  implied,  as  to  tbe  descrip- 
tion,  quality,  productiveness  or 
any  otber  matter  of  any  seeds, 
plants  or  bulbs  we  send  out, 
and  we  will  not  be  in  any  way 
responsible  for  the  crop.  If 
tbe  purchaser  does  not  aceept 
tbe  goods  on  these  terms  they 
can  be  returned  at  once  and 
no  sále  has  been  made. 


WHO  WE  ARE— WHAT  WE  DO 

Thousands  of  gardeners  and  florists  know  us  and  the  quality  of 
our  seeds. 

If  you  do  not  know  us  we  will  telí  you. 

We  are  seed  growers  and  merchants  in  business  since  1905.  We 
are  operating  two  farms  right  here  in  Iowa,  one  called  Flowerola, 
where  we  grow  flower  seeds,  peony  roots,  gladioli  bulbs,  etc.  The 
other  is  called  Vegetola  farm,  where  we  grow  vegetable  seeds,  onion 
sets,  horše  radish  sets,  asparagus  plants,  strawberry  plants  and  num- 
erous  other  vegetables  for  trials. 

Our  trials  are  conducted  in  a  new  way.  Instead  of  planting  a 
few  plants  for  trial,  we  plant  a  whole  patch,  an  acre,  sometimes  less, 
but  never  less  than  a  fourth  of  an  acre.  We  believe  this  is  the  only 
way  to  grow  things  for  trial  if  you  want  to  get  a  correct  idea  of 
the  value  of  a  new  strain  of  seed. 

A  number  of  our  gardeners  and  florists  are  connected  with  our 
seed-growing  establishment.  Some  are  directly  connected  by  us, 
some  are  interested  financially,  and  these  practical  men  help  us  pro- 
duce  reliable  seeds  which  we  seli.  They  do  more  than  that,  they 
also  grow  novelties  for  us  on  a  consideration  scale  and  give  us  their 
judgment  on  them  as  to  their  value.  So  when  we  recommend  a  new 
strain  of  vegetable  or  a  new  flower,  we  do  so  after  giving  it  a 
thorough  trial,  and  we  know  what  it  will  do.  In  other  words,  WB 
TAKÉ  THE  CHANCES  on  a  new  thing,  not  you. 

In  saving  seeds,  we  are  very  careful.  We  grow  the  different  seed 
crops  at  a  safe  distance  apart  so  that  there  is  no  chance  of  our 
strains  becoming  mixed.  We  pull  every  plant  that  is  not  true  to 
type,  and  we  clean  our  seeds  in  the  most  thorough  manner.  In  many 
cases  we  wash  seeds  instead  of  fabning  them  as  is  the  generál  prac- 
tice.  By  washing  the  seeds  instead  of  fanning  them,  we  lose  a  good 
portion  of  seed  as  by  water  cleaning  only  the  heaviest  seeds  fall  to 
the  bottom  and  are  saved. 

Those  seeds  that  require  speciál  climatic  conditions  in  order  to 
be  perfect  are  grown  for  us  by  experienced  growers  with  whom  we 
are  in  all  cases  well  acquainted,  and  many  of  them  we  know  person^ 
ally,  as  we  were  in  the  seed  growing  game  since  boyhood  and  know 
who  the  reliable  seed  specialists  are,  both  here  as  well  as  in  Europe. 

In  a  word,  we  know  our  business  and  are  fully  aware  that  our 
part  of  our  duty  as  seedmen  is  to  supply  you  with  the  best  strains 
of  seeds  that  can  be  produced,  and  this  we  are  at  all  times  honestly 
and  earnestly  doing. 

Our  customers  are  our  friends.  The  good  quality  of  our  seeds 
makes  them  friends. 

What  You  Should  Do 

Send  in  your  order  today — as  soon  after  receipt  of  this  catalog 
as  convenient.  Every  spring  there  is  a  tremendous  rush  and  while 
we  work  during  the  spring  months  day  and  night,  we  are  often  hard 
pressed  with  orders  and  as  we  fill  all  orders  in  rotation,  you  will 
assureidelivery  of  your  seeds  when  you  want  them. 

Give  us  your  full  address  and  telí  us  how  you  want  us  to  ship 
your  order.  When  ordering  please  do  not  say :  send  or  ship — but 
say  either  ship  by  parcel  post,  by  express  or  by  freight. 

If  you  say  nothing  about  the  manner  of  shipping  we  will  ship 
in  the  most  advantageous  manner  for  you. 


PRIZE  WINNING  SEEDS 

In  špite  of  the  fact  that  our  priees  are  in  many  cases  lower  than  asked  by  others,  we 
are  sending  out  seeds  of  the  bigbest  quality.  Tbe  bulk  of  our  trade  is  with  gardeners, 
florists,  landscape  arebiteets,  nurserymen,  etc.,  all  people  who  must  háve  the  very  best 
seeds  to  be  successful  in  their  callings. 

If  our  seeds  were  not  tbe  very  best  we  would  never  bavě  their  trade. 

DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO. 

F.  H.  DeGiorgi,  Pres.-Gen.  Mgr.  Telephone  1706 

1411  THIRD  STREET,  COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


NOVELTIES  AND  SPECIALTIES 


1 


THE  NEW  AND  THE  BEST  OF  THE  OLD 


NEW  CABBAGE  DELUX 


Cabbage — Early  Money 

CABBAGE— EARLY  MONEY 

Earlier  than  any  other  Cabbage  grown.  Sure  Money  Maker 

Early  Money  Cabbage  makes  fine,  round,  solid  heads 
weighing  from  3  to  5  lbs  each;  several  days  ahead  of  any 
other  variety.  It  will  make  money  for  the  gardener  and 
more  friends  for  us. 

Except  that  it  is  earlier,  it  resembles  the  Copenhagen 
variety,  and  like  Copenhagen  it  is  not  suited  for  storing  al- 
though  it  will  keep  in  prime  condition  for  at  least  sixty  days 
after  maturity. 

For  an  early  crop  and  to  win  dollars  and  new  customers 
for  the  market  gardener,  it  stands  alone. 

Be  sure  to  include  Early  Money  in  your  order,  and  order 
early.  Pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  20c;  oz.  40c;  %  lb.  $1.25;  lb.  $4.00;  10 
lbs.  $38.50  prepaid. 


THE  MOST  PROFITABLE  LATĚ  VARIETY 
YELLOW  RESISTAííT 

The  finest,  most  reliable,  sure  heading,  longest  keeping 
and  best  paying  latě  variety.  A  few  days  earlier  than 
Danish  Ballhead,  oblong  in  shape,  very  hard,  very  white  in- 
side,  medium  in  size.  One  of  our  friends,  a  most  successful 
gardener,  says  this  about  Delux:  I  had  10  thousand  plants  set 
early,  and  was  cutting  early  and  again  latě.  My  cabbage 
was  fetching  at  first  $2.50  per  bushel  and  the  lowest  I  ever 
got  for  it  was  $1.00  per  bushel.  We  had  a  dry  spěli  and  it 
looked  as  though  part  of  my  cabbage  will  be  a  failure.  I 
stopped  cutting — there  was  nothing  to  cut — and  forgot  about 
my  cabbage  patch.  Early  in  the  fall  I  started  for  the  field 
with  a  plow.  But  I  did  not  plow  my  cabbage  under.  My 
Delux  was  all  headed  out  and  flner  cabbage  I  háve  never 
seen.  Out  of  the  10  thousand  plants  only  six  did  not  make 
a  head.  My  grocers  customers  actually  begged  for  more 
Delux  and  I  could  háve  sold  more  had  there  been  more.  By 
planting  early,  you  will  háve  fine  cabbage  to  seli  early  and 
again  latě  and  early  planting  will  give  your  cabbage  a  good 
start  so  that  worms  and  bugs  cannot  hurt  it.  Delux  is  a 
first  rate  keeper,  wilt  resistant  and  can  be  planted  close. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  %  lb.  $1.10;  lb.  $4.00. 


Progressive  citizens  are  not  satisfied  with  the  old,  if 
;  something  newer  and  better  is  to  be  had.  They  want  the  best 
there  is. 


Tbis  applies  to  seeds  as  well  as  everything  else.  There 
are  many  new  seeds  and  many  that  are  not  new  but  of 
speciál  merit,  but  they  are  rather  hard  to  find  in  an  average 

Icatalog.  The  Progressive  people  are  busy  people.  Time  is 
money  to  them,  they  cannot  read  the  catalogs  from  page  to 
page  and  thus  it  happens  that  unless  a  new  or  good  old 
variety  of  seed  is  featured,  it  escapes  attention  and  is  over- 
looked. 

To  overcome  this  we  point  out  the  names  of  the  best 
varieties  under  their  headings.  We  picked  out  a  list  of  flowers 
of  speciál  merit,  and  if  you  will  read  the  paragraphs,  you  will 
soon  find  out  what  is  the  variety  most  worthy  of  culture. 


A  most  delicious  vegetable  usually  boiled  and  eaten  with 
a  dressing  of  fresh  butter.  Sow  the  seed  in  a  hot  bed  before 
the  middle  of  TVIarch,  set  out  in  rows  4  ft.  apart  and  2  ft.  in 
the  rows  and  you  will  aet  fine  heads  the  first  season.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.  35c;  %  lb.  $1.10;  lb.  $4.20. 


Green 

Globe 


Artieholce 
Early  Paris 


2 


NOVELTIES  AND  SPECIALTIES 


Carrot — Amsterdam  Forcing 

Extra  early  variety,  forming  handsome,  smooth,  medi¬ 
um  large,  stump-rooted  carrots  of  deep  orange  color.  The 
roots  are  well  colored  and  firm,  when  the  carrots  are 
quite  young  and  at  a  stage  when  roots  of  other  carrots  are 
pále  yellow  and  not  fit  to  use.  It  can  be  marketed  way 
ahead  of  other  varieties  and  for  this  reason  it  is  a  highly 
paying  sort  to  grow  for  market.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  14  lb- 
40c;  lb.  $1.50;  10  Ibs.  $14.00. 


Early  Six  Weeks  Cauliflower 


Cauliflower — Early  Six  Weeks 

Heads  iu  SIX  WEEKS  from  Last  Transplantmg. 

Large,  fine,  perfectly  white,  heavy  cauliflower 
heads  6  weeks  from  last  transplanting  certainly 
sounds  like  an  impossibility.  Yet  it  is  a  fact. 

It  can  be  grown  and  it  will  head  even  under 
most  unfavorable  conditions;  it  can  be  raised  for  an 
early  crop  and  again  for  a  fall  crop. 

Although  a  variety  producmg  large  heads,  it  can 
be  grown  quite  close  together,  and  18  inches  apart 
is  all  the  room  the  plants  will  need  to  develop  to 
perfection.  It  is  a  dwarf  growing  variety. 

Do  not  hesitate,  try  it  and  rest  assured  that  you 
will  be  convinced,  six  weeks  after  setting  out  your 
plants.  Pkt.  25c;  !4  oz.  85c;  oz.  $3.00;  !4  lb.  $10.00; 
lb.  $35.00. 


NEW  CELERY— GOLDEN  PLUME 

An  unbeatable  early  variety. 

Golden  Plume  is  the  best  variety  of  celery  to  grow  for 
early.  Placed  side  by  side  with  Silver  Šelf  Blanching  one  can 
not  help  but  see  the  difference  in  the  appearance  of  the  two. 
The  stalks  of  Golden  Plume  are  smooth  and  without  ridges, 
bright  and  lustrous  like  polished  ivory,  while  the  stalks  of 
the  other  are  rough  and  pále  in  color.  The  heart  of  Golden 
Plume  is  heavy,  very  rich  and  full  and  the  reports  from  all 
the  growers  are  that  it  is  free  from  růst  and  blight,  as  well 
as  stringiness.  The  best  test  of  the  superiority  of  Golden 
Plume  is  in  the  fact  that  when  placed  on  the  market  it  brings 
top  prices.  When  common  celery  sells  for  50  cents  a  dozen, 
Golden  Plume  brings  75  cents  per  dozen  and  a  dollar  for  se- 
lected  plants.  Pkt.  10c;  44  oz.  20c;  oz.  70c;  lb.  $8.00. 


CALABRESE  BROCCOLI 

The  plants,  about  30  in.  high,  produce  many  branches 
terminating  in  cauliflower-like  rosettes,  which  together  with 
the  heavy  fleshy  stalks  are  the  edible  parts  of  the  plant. 
Exceedingly  tender,  buttery  in  flavor,  a  delicacy  of  the  high-  Jj 
est  order.  Prepare  for  table  same  as  cauliflower.  For  an 
early  crop  sow  March  first  under  glass  and  in  May  or  early  j 
June  for  a  latě  crop.  Plant  in  rows  3  ft.  apart  and  18  in. 
apart  in  the  rows.  For  market  cut  the  heads  with  about  a 
foot  of  stalk  and  to  2-3  in  a  bunch.  It  always  brings  a  good  i 
price  on  the  market  and  no  gardener  will  make  a  mistake  by  | 
getting  acquainted  with  this  new  vegetable.  Pkt.  10c;  44  oz. 
40c;  oz.  $1.30;  44  lb.  $4.75;  lb.  $18.00. 


NEW  RED  CABBAGE  MODEL 

Very  large  and  heavy,  latě  deep  blood  red  variety,  the 
heads  averaging  12  to  16  lbs.  in  weight  and  an  extra  good 
keeper.  Very  valuable  new  variety,  the  best  of  latě  sorts  in 
quality  that  can  be  marketed  latě  in  season,  when  there  is 
a  brisk  demand  and  when  a  really  good  red  cabbage  always 
sells  well.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  44  lb.  $1.00;  lb.  $3.80. 


NOVELTIES  AND  SPECIALTIES 


3 


Banana  Squash 

Banana  Squash  is  of  the  very  highest  quality  with 
thick,  deep  yellow  meat,  very  sweet,  fine  flavored  and 
keeps  well  into  early  summer.  The  fruits  are  oblong  in 
shape,  resembling  a  watermelon  of  the  Kleckley  type,  the 
shell  is  tough  but  not  hard,  the  vineš  produce  fruits  in 
abundance  and  it  is  claimed  that  Banana  Squash  is  more 
productive  and  of  better  quality  than  Hubbard.  Pkt.  10c; 
oz.  20c;  %  lb.  50c;  lb.  $1.60,  postpaid. 

Jumbo  Pole  Lima  Beán 

The  vigorous  vineš  produce  from  bottom  to  top  pods 
that  are  7  inches  long  and  1%  inches  broad,  filled  with  4 
to  5  very  large,  pále  green,  fat  beans,  of  excellent  quality. 
If  you  grow  lima  beans  for  market,  Jumbo  is  the  variety 
that  will  pay  you  the  best.  Pkt.  15c;  %  lb.  30c;  1  lb.  55c, 
postpaid.  Not  prepaid:  5  lbs.  $2.15;  10  lbs.  $4.30. 

Watermelon  Klondike 

The  Finest  Watermelon  in  the  World 

For  genuine  merit  Klondike  is  surpassed  by  no 
other  kind.  As  superior  in  taste  to  other  watermel- 
ons  as  thin  milk  compared  to  cream.  Its  quality  is 
so  high  that  it  will  become  the  leader  in  melons  in 
špite  of  the  fact  that  it  cannot  boast  of  great  size  and 
that  it  has  a  thin  rind.  Its  pronounced  sweetness  and 
superfine  taste  will  make  it  the  king  of  all  water- 
melons. 

Klondike  is.  a  smáli  melon  averaging  25  lbs.  per 
melon.  In  California  this  size  is  considered  ideál.  In 
shape  it  is  long,  has  dark  green  rind  and  flesh  of  dis- 
tinctive  shade  of  deep  red.  The  seed  is  white,  brown, 
black  and  mottled  and  smáli. 

Extra  early,  ripening  in  82  days  from  dáte  of 
planting,  earlier  by  four  days  of  Cole’s  Early  a  heavy 
cropper,  will  stand  dry  weather  beyond  belief.  In 
California  Klondike  is  preferred  over  all  other  mel¬ 
ons,  bringing  higher  prices  than  other  melons  and 
we  do  not  see  any  reason  why  it  should  not  become  a 
favorite  in  other  sections.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $1.50. 


SPINÁCH— PRINCESS  JULIANA 

A  new  variety  producing  plants  that  grow  compact  and 
háve  well  filled  out  heart  and  almost  no  spreading  outside 
leaves.  A  forerunner  of  a  new  race  of  spinách  that  will  form 
heads  instead  of  loose  plants.  Although  the  plants  of  Juliana 
are  not  as  big  around  as  other  spinaches,  it  fills  the  baskets 
faster  because  of  the  heavy,  full  hearts  and  thick,  fleshy  and 
heavily  crumbled  leaves,  which  are  green  in  color. 

Will  stand  two  weeks  longer  than  Bloomsdale  before 
shooting  to  seed.  Seed  smáli,  somewhat  hard  to  germinate, 
sow  when  the  soil  is  well  supplied  with  moisture  for  best  re- 
sults.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  20c;  lb.  50c;  10  lbs.  $3.00,  pre- 
paid. 


NEW  TOMATO— MARVANA 

LARGE,  EXTRA  EARLY  RED— DISEASE  RESISTAXT 
Introduced  by  the  U.  S.  Dept.  of  Agriculture  under  the 
supervision  of  Dr.  F.  J.  Pritchard.  A  cross  between  Earli- 
ana,  fruit  larger,  smoother,  more  solid,  glossy  red  and  very 
heavily  productive.  A  high  class  extra  early  sort.  Wilt  re- 
sistant,  the  fruit  resistant  to  nail-head  růst  and  “puffiness,” 
two  dreaded  diseases  in  many  trucking  districts.  Pkt.  10c; 
14  oz.  15c;  oz.  50c;  lb.  $6.00. 


New  Tomato — Marvelous  Pink  Globe 

Extra  Large — Extra  Good 

An  early,  heavily  productive  variety,  bearing  large,  heavy, 
smooth  bright  PINK  tomatoes  in  large  clusters.  Very  solid 
and  meaty,  globe  shaped  of  very  high  quality,  in  fact,  in  both 
quality  and  appearance  almost  as  good  as  the  famous  Mar- 
globe.  If  your  market  demands  a  pink  colored  tomato  this 
is  the  variety  to  grow  if  you  want  to  bring  to  the  market 
something  extra  fancy.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  14  lb.  $1.50;  lb. 
$6.00. 


GARDENERS  AND  FLORISTS 


Your  work  does  NOT  start  at  the  moment  you  are  pre- 
paring  your  seed  bed.  It  starts  at  the  moment  you  decide  on 
the  variety  or  kind  of  seed  to  plant. 

If  you  decide  on  the  wrong  variety — you  may  make 
money. 

If  you  decide  on  the  right  variety — you  are  bound  to 
make  money. 

CUCUMBER  HEINZ’S  PICKLE 


Robust  in  growth,  bearing  extra  heavy  crop  of  well- 
shaped  fruit  that  shows  up  well  finished  when  pickled;  firm, 
not  hollow  inside  and  fresh  green  in  color.  Considered  by 
both  the  growers  and  packers  as  the  best  of  all  pickling 
varieties.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  14  lb.  40c;  lb.  $1.20;  10  lbs. 
$11.00,  prepaid. 


NEW  PE A — CHIEFT AIN 


Chieftain  Pea — (Starosta)  leads  all  other  peas,  dwarf  or 
tall,  early  or  latě,  ln 
size  of  pod  and  pro- 
ductiveness.  The 
vineš  are  truly  bur- 
dened  with  large, 
broad,  medium  dark 
green  pods,  and  ev- 
ery  pod  is  well  filled 
with  extra  large, 
tender,  delicious 
sweet  peas.  It  is  the 
best  and  most  profi- 
table  pea  to  grow,  to 
follow  Gradus  o  r 
Laxtonian  and  rip- 
ens  just  a  few  days 
ahead  of  Telephone. 

The  pods  are  very 
attractive  in  appear¬ 
ance,  they  are  very 
broad  and  heavy, 
and  soon  fill  the 
baskets.  The  vineš 
are  2%  feet  tall,  re- 
quiring  no  staking, 
very  strong  and 
sturdy  of  deep  green 
color.  The  pods  are 
from  4%  to  6  inches 
long,  and  c  o  n  t  a  i  n 
from  8  to  10  large, 
bright  green  peas. 


Chieftain  i  s  the 
largest  podded  pea 
that  we  háve  ever 
grown,  and  we  háve 
never  seen  so  many 
pods  on  a  vine,  not 
even  in  the  far  north 
where  the  climate 
for  the  perfect  de- 
velopment  of  peas  is 
ideál.  Chieftain  can 
be  justly  called  the 
Jumbo  of  the  pea 
family  and  we  rec- 
ommend  it  strongly 
as  the  best  main 
crop  variety  to  all, 
and  especially  t  o 
those  who  wish  to 
grow  the  largest 
sized  pods  for  exhi- 
bition  purposes.  Pkt. 
10c;  V2  lb.  20c;  lb. 
40c;  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid:  10  lbs. 
$2.30;  20  lbs.  $4.50. 


Chieftain  Peas 


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NOVELTIES  AND  SPECIALTIES 


NEW  ONION  PROSPERITY 


A  buncliing  variety  ready  six  weeks  before  onions  raised  from  sets. 


Prosperity  Onion  will  make  more  money  for  the  gardener  than  any  other  crop. 
It  can  be  marketed  long  before  onions  from  spring  planted  sets  are  ready  and 
thereafter  throughout  the  whole  season  in  the  hottest  of  weather  up  to  the  Hrne 
when  the  ground  freezes  up  solidly. 


Prosperity  Onion  forms  no  bulb,  it  is  a  bunching  onion  Iike  the  Welsh  or  Egyptian 
Winter  but  very  much  better.  The  stalks  of  Prosperity  are  extra  heavy  %  to  %  inehes 
through,  absolutely  white  for  a  length  of  4  to  6  inehes,  tender,  mild  and  sweet, 
fully  equal  in  quality  to  onions  raised  from  sets,  of  better  appearance  and  easier  to 
get  ready  for  tying,  no  skin  to  peal,  all  that  is  needed  is  to  wash  the  stalks  and  tie. 


It  is  ready  for  the  market  long  before  rhubarb  and  asparagus,  making  an  income 
for  the  gardener  at  a  time  when  there  is  absolutely  nothing  in  the  garden  that  could 
be  turned  into  money.  The  grower  will  háve  the  market  all  to  himself  and  naturally 
will  get  paid  well.  Another  time,  Prosperity  Onion  will  pay  exceedingly  well,  is 
during  the  summer  oř  whenever  there  will  be  demand  for  green  onions  and  the  market 
bare  of  it.  It  is  a  crop  that  can  be  marketed  at  any  time  of  the  year  even  after 
hard  frosts,  if  pulled,  stored  in  cellars  and  heeled  in  dirt.  In  a  word  there  is  no 
crop  that  wiil  bring  as  much  money  to  the  grower  as  Prosperity  Onion. 


Prosperity  Onion  is  raised  from  seed.  Tou  plant  it  once  only  and  for  years 
thereafter  all  you  will  do  is  to  pull,  leaving  a  stalk  stand  in  the  row  5  inehes  apart 
and  this  stalk  by  stooling  will  furnish  another  crop.  Thus  a  bed  of  Prosperity  Onion 
becomes  a  permanent  crop  yielding  from  year  to  year,  every  day  in  the  year  excepting 
the  dead  of  winter  when  the  ground  is  froze  and  covered  with  snow.  Prosperity  Onion  is 
absolutely  hardy,  needs  no  covering  of  any  kind,  no  protection  whatever,  it  never 
winterkllls. 


Besides  making  money  from  the  sales,  you  will  make  money  by  saving  the  cost 
of  onion  sets  and  the  cost  of  planting  them.  With  a  patch  of  Prosperity  Onions  in 
your  garden  it  will  be  immaterial  to  you  whet.her  onion  sets  seli  at  $3.00  or  siouo 
per  bu.,  you  háve  freed  yourself  from  that  expense  forever  and  for  good.  Tonr  only 
expense  will  be  for  seed  to  give  you  a  start.  The  first  year  there  will  be  the  expense 
of  pulling  the  weeds.  You  can  easily,  the  flrst  year,  rid  the  patch  of  all  weeds  and 
that  expense  will  be  doně  with.  Your  patch  will  become  a  sort  of  a  mine.  You  will 
thin  out  the  patch  and  the  remaining  plants  by  stooling  will  in  60  days  provide  another 
crop.  The  rate  at  which  stools  are  made  is  from.  3  to  8  to  each  plant.  Wei  grow 
Prosperity  Onion  in  onr  own  fields  and  write  from  experience.  In  onr  on-  n 

plantation  of  Prosperity  Onion  is  the  most  valuable  crop  we  háve  and  ever  had  and 
we  háve  not  the  slighest  doubt  that  if  you  start  a  patch  of  Prosperity  Onion  in  your 
garden,  that  you  wiil  be  of  the  same  opinion  too. 


Sow  at  the  rate  of  3  lbs.  per  acre.  Planted  in  rows  2  ft.  apart  and  6  in.  apart  ln 
the  rows  it  takés  20  thousand  plants  to  the  acre.  Pkt.  20c;  oz.  $1.00;  lb.  $12.00. 


Onion  Prosperity 


THE  BENDER  MUSKMELON 


An  extra  large  malon  often  weighing  8  to  10 
lbs.  with  deep  orange  flesh  that  is  very  sweet  and 
thick,  highly  fragrant  and  deliciously  flavored.  The 
rlnd  is  light  yellow,  heavily  netted  with  prominent 
ribs,  very  hard,  making  it  suitable  for  trueking  or 
shipping  long  distances.  An  excellent  variety.  Al- 
though  growing  to  a  very  large  size.  it  is  compara- 
tively  early  ripening,  about  85  days  from  dáte  of 
planting.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  44  lb.  50c;  lb.  $1.60. 


PEPPER  Early  Giant  Neapolitan 


Produces  on  short  plants  not  over  20  inehes  tall 
a  heavy  crop  of  sweet,  meaty  peppers,  averaging  4 
inehes  in  length  and  3  inehes  in  diameter.  Two 
weeks  earlier  than  Ruby  King,  more  productive  and 
the  fruits  bigger  in  size.  Pkt.  15c;  44  oz.  25c;  oz. 
80c;  lb.  $10.00,  prepaid. 


PEPPER  California  Wonder 


New,  medium  early  variety,  producing  from  5  to  9 
square  shaped  fruits  per  plant  4%  in.  long  and  4  in. 
through,  with  flesh  over  44  in.  in  thiekness.  The  fruits  are 
dark  green  turning  to  bright  erimson  when  ripe,  remark- 
ably  smooth.  The  immensely  thick  flesh  is  tender,  erisp, 
sweet  without  trace  of  pungency  and  it  is  not  unusual  to 
find  specimens  weighing  a  full  pound.  A  valuable  ship¬ 
ping  variety  and  of  all  peppers  the  meatiest.  Pkt.  10c; 
%  oz.  30c;  oz.  $1.00;  44  lb.  $3.50;  lb.  $12.00. 


Early  Glant  Neapolitan 


NOVELTIES  AND  SPECIALTIES 


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CALIFORNIA  GIANTS  ASTERS 


The  finest  of  all  aster  varieties  vying  in  size  of  flower 
and  length  of  stem  with  well  grown  chrysanthemums.  The 
flowers  measure  6  inches  across  and  are  filled  with  broad, 
long,  incurved  petals  resembling  in  formation  the  well  known 
Crego  type  of  asters.  Born  on  2  feet  long,  stiff  and  strong 
non-lateral  branching  stems,  requiring  no  disbudding.  Un- 
excelled  for  cutting  and  whether  assembled  in  a  bouquet 
or  as  a  single  bloom  fully  as  impressive  as  chrysanthemums 
or  double  peonies. 

WHITE  —  PEACH  BLOSSOM  —  LIGHT  BLUE— DEEP 
KOSE — DABK  PURPLE — MIXED.  Any  of  the  above:  T. 
pkt.  20c;  1-16  oz.  30c;  1-8  oz.  50c;  oz.  $3.00;  lb.  $28.00. 


ASTER— AIRY  FAIRY 

A  splendid  cut  flower  variety  on  stalks  iy2  to  2  feet  long, 
large  flowers  with  slender  petals  radiating  from  the  center 
and  about  6  inches  across.  Of  robust  growth,  withstanding 
unfavorable  weather.  Good  shipper.  WHITE,  SHELL  PINK, 
DEEP  PINK,  BRONZE  PINK,  LAVENDER  BLUE,  MIXED. 
Any  color:  T  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $3.00. 


Snapdragon  Christmas  Gem 

New.  Of  Tom  Thumb  type,  very  dwarf.  The  bushes  are 
globe  shaped  and  compact,  only  9  inches  high,  with  dark 
green,  healthy  foliage,  carrying  spikes  of  rich,  deep  pink  color 
of  great  beauty.  Sow  the  seed  in  August  and  from  early  in 
December  on,  you  will  háve  heavy  4  inch  pot  plants  with 
splendid  bloom  if  you  will  grow  them  in  a  50  deg.  house,  give 
them  all  the  sunlight  possible  and  shift  and  pinch  a  few 
times.  To  háve  plants  for  Mother’s  and  Memoriál  Days  sow 
the  seed  in  January  and  February.  The  plants  will  prove 
self-selling  and  you  can  produce  them  with  smáli  cost.  When 
pinching  back,  snapdragon  must  be  allowed  to  run  up  to 
flower  and  then  pinched  back.  Pinching  the  soft  shoots  means 
in  snapdragon  culture  that  many  of  the  breaks  will  come 
blind.  T.  pkt.  20c;  1-16  oz.  35c;  1-8  oz.  65c;  1  oz.  $4.00. 


ANTIRHINUM  GOLIATH 

A  new  race  of  Snapdragons  bearing  extra  heavy,  )ong,  massive 
spikes  of  splendidly  formed  bloom,  dosely  placed  on  the  stalks 
with  individual  flowers  from  2  to  3  inches  across. 

INDIÁN  SUMMER  — Beautiful  and  most  unusual  color, 
very  rich,  deep,  velvety  copper.  Flowers  of  the  largest  size, 
dosely  placed  on  the  stem.  Highly  priced  as  a  cut  flower. 
T.  pkt.  25c;  %  oz.  50c;  oz.  $3.00. 

GL4.NT  ROSE — Goliath  type  flowers  of  maximum  size, 
color  exceedingly  rich,  deep,  rose  pink.  T.  pkt.  25c;  Vs  oz. 
50c;  oz.  $3.00. 

ROCK’S  WHITE  — Flowers  of  immense  size,  pure  white. 
T.  pkt.  25c;  y3  oz.  50c;  oz.  $3.00. 

GOLIATH  ANTIRHINUM  MIXED— Composed  of  care- 
fully  chosen  varieties,  delicate  colors  predominating.  Go¬ 
liath  is  a  marked  advance  ov~r  the  older  tall  type,  produc- 
ing  much  larger  flowers,  reallv  immense  in  size,  the  spikes 
are  very  long  and  massive,  very  superior.  T.  pkt.  25c;  % 
oz.  50c;  oz.  $3.00. 

Snapdragon  Philadelphia  Pink 

Large  flowered,  half  dwarf,  pure  pink,  considered  by 
many  florists  the  finest  pink  in  existence  for  forcing.  T.  pkt. 
20c;  ys  oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.00. 


Columii  Daisy 


Bellis — Double  Column  Daisy 

Double  Daisy  is  a  lovely  perennial  becoming  more  and 
more  popular.  Every  flower  grower  should  háve  some  plants 
in  bloom  for  spring  sales.  The  new  Column  Daisy  is  espe- 
c-ially  desirable,  producing  blooms  in  abundance  on  long 
stalks  well  above  the  foliage,  large  in  size  and  very  double. 
T.  pkt.  15c;  y8  oz.  40c;  oz.  $3.00. 


New  Winter  Flowering  Sweet  Pea 

GIANT  ROSE — Magnificent,  vigorous,  extra  long  stem- 
med,  rich  deep  pink.  Will  head  the  list  for  years 
to  come.  I  oz.  80c;  lb.  $10.00. 

New  Summer  Flowering  Sweet  Pea 

PINKLE— Extra  strong  grower,  very  free  flowering, 
pure  deep  pink.  The  bloom  is  carried  on  very  long 
stiff  stems,  frilled  and  wawed  and  of  maximum 
size.  A  florist  variety  of  the  highest  order.  1  oz 
SOc;  lb.  $10.00. 


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DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO, 

CALENDULA  CRIMSON  KING 


Campfire  or  Sensaíioii 


A  new  and  very  superior  forcing  strain  of  calendula, 
bearing  extremely  double,  unusually  large  flowers  on  extra 
long,  strong  stems  of  deep  orange  with  a  sheen  of  crimson, 
especially  prominent  under  artificial  light.  Comes  100  per 
cent  double  and  created  a  sensation  wherever  shown.  T.  pkt. 
40c;  %  oz.  80c;  oz.  $3.00. 

DAHLIA— COLTNESS  HYBRID 

The  compact  bushes  grow  only  18  inches  high,  the  large, 
single  flowers  are  carried  above  the  foliage  and  completely 
hide  it  from  view,  from  early  summer  till  frost.  Beautiful 
when  planted  mixed  and  sensational  when  massed  in  solid 
colors.  High  class  for  bouquets.  Of  easiest  culture.  The 
seed  germinates  quickly  and  the  plants  are  in  bloom  10  to 
12  weeks  from  dáte  of  sowing.  T.  pkt.  50c;  1-8  oz.  75. 


BEGONIA— GLORY  OF  ERFURT 


New.  A  form  of  Sweet  Sultán,  very  robust,  growing  with 
large,  pure  white,  highly  scented  flowers,  unexcelled  for  cut- 
ting.  Forms  large  clumps  from  3  to  4  feet  high  and  bears  a 
great  numher  of  fine  flowers.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c. 

DIANTHUS  ALLWOODI 

New.  The  seed  we  offer  produces  60  to  75  per  cent  of 
large,  double,  clove  scented  flowers  in  many  colors  on  stalk 
15  inches  high,  from  spring  till  autumn.  Perfectly  hardy. 
15  seeds  20c. 


DELPHINIUM  WREXHAM 

Known  also  under  the  name  of  Hollyhock  Delphinium. 
Wrexham  strain  grows  5  to  8  feet  tall,  the  spikes  háve  36  to 
40  inches  of  flowers,  hence  the  name  Hollyhock  Delphinium. 
The  colors  are  shades  of  blue  and  violet  with  white,  purple 
and  black-blue  center  petals.  Both  double  and  single.  Per¬ 
fectly  hardy.  T.  pkt.  50c;  %  oz.  $1.00. 

DOUBLE  DELPHINIUM 

The  double  and  semi-double  flowers  are  dosely  set  to- 
gether  all  along  the  stalks  for  a  length  of  15  to  20  inches, 
mostly  of  light  blue  shades.  The  outer  petals  of  the  individ- 
ual  flowers  are  darkest  in  color,  the  inner  petals  a  lighter 
shade  of  blue  and  the  smallest  center  petals  of  palest  blue, 
suffused  with  pink  and  gold  with  a  sheen  like  that  of  a  rare 
shell.  Of  great  beauty.  Vigorous  in  gi-owth,  the  stalks  stiff 
and  extra  stout.  Height  4-5  feet.  T.  pkt.  20c;  1-8  oz.  40c;  oz. 
$3.00. 


A  new  begonia  of  the  semperflorens  type,  the  finest  kind  for  pot3 
and  bedding  with  large,  intense  glowing  crimson  red  flowers  almosi 
three  inches  in  length  and  inch  and  a  half  across.  A  profuse  bloomer 
and  a  variety  that  is  destined  to  become  highly  popular.  T.  pkt.  50c; 
1-G4  oz.  $1.75. 

CINERARIA — MULTIFLORA  NANA 

New  dwarf  and  compact  variety  with  stár  shaped  flowers 
not  much  more  than  half  inch  across  completely  covering  the 
plant.  Very  attractive.  Seed  sown  early  in  August  produces 
blooming  plants  latě  in  December.  Many  colors  mixed.  T. 
pkt.  50c. 


Centaurea  Odorata  Margaritae 


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COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


Erigeron  Speciosus  Hyb.  Grfl. 

A  new  and  absolutely  hardy  perennial  of  sturdy  compact 
growth  3  ft.  tall,  bearing  on  single  stalks  20  to  30  aster-like 
blooms  about  two  incbes  across.  The  ray-like  petals  are  in 
four  layers  around  the  smáli  yellow  disc  making  the  flowers 
elegant  and  artistic.  Good  for  cutting.  In  bloom  during 
June  and  July  and  again  very  latě  in  fall.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8 
oz.  20c;  1  oz.  $1.20;  lb.  $12.00. 

HELIANTHUS  AUTUMN  GLORY 

Hardy  perennial  about  3  ft.  high  with  neat  foliage,  bear¬ 
ing  on  long  stiff  stems  quantities  of  elegant  daisy-like,  deep, 
orange-yellow  flowers,  2%  inches  across,  from  June  till  frost. 
T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  80c. 


Lupinus  New  Hybrids 


Lupinus  Pol.  New  Hybrids 

A  splendid  hardy  perennial,  producing  masses  of  gor- 
geous  blooms  in  May  and  June  on  strong,  stiff  stems,  3  feet 
in  length,  mostly  in  pink,  blue,  lavender  and  white.  Requires 
somewhat  sandy  soil  for  best  results?  First  rate  cut  flower, 
fully  as  valuable  as  gladioli  or  delphinium.  T.  pkt.  10c; 
oz.  60c;  lb.  $6.00. 

MY  OSOTIS — BLUE  PEARL 

The  best  myosotis  whether  for  pots,  bedding,  carpeting, 
edging  or  cutting.  The  bushes  grow  8  inches  tall,  are  com¬ 
pact,  perfectly  globular  and  in  bloom  from  8  to  10  weeks 
after  sowing.  The  flowers  are  medium  to  large  in  siže,  sky- 
blue  in  color.  An  old  florist  says:  “I  am  acquainted  with  all 
the  myosotis  varieties  offered  in  the  last  30  years.  Blue  Pearl 
is  the  only  one  that  I  care  to  raise.”  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz. 
40c;  oz.  $3.00. 

PANSY— ROGLPS  GIANTS 

A  new  and  very  superior  mixture  of  Pansies,  extra  large 
in  size  of  flowers,  containing  some  new  and  very  rich  colors. 
Undoubtedly  high  class — better  than  the  old  standard  strains 
and  varieties,  our  American  Pansy  Mixture  excepted.  While 
Roglťs  Pansy  is  “some”  Pansy,  it  cannot  compare  with  our 
America.  T.  pkt.  40c;  1-8  oz.  $1.50;  oz.  $10.00. 


REGÁLE  LILY 

Regále  Lily  will  make  money  for  the  grower  for  years  to 
come.  Start  a  plantation;  you  will  make  good  money  even  íf 
the  price  of  bulbs  goes  down. 

Regále  Lily  produces  larger  and  less  oppressively  fragrant 
flowers  than  those  of  Easter  Lily,  white  suffused  pink  with  a 
canary  yellow  center.  Absolutely  hardy  almost  immune  to 
disease,  succeeding  under  almost  all  conditions.  When  cut, 
last  remarkably  well  and  is  easily  and  rapidly  propagated 
from  seed.  Stalks  slender  but  extremely  wiry,  easily  carry- 
ing  its  10  to  50  blooms. 

Start  the  seed  in  good  soil,  sow  thickly  broadcast  and 
barely  cover  the  seed  with  fine  sand.  The  seed  sprouts  in  7 
to  30  days  from  dáte  of  sowing.  Sow  outdoors  in  April  and 
May,  in  the  greenhouse  from  January  to  March  (night  temper- 
ature  55  deg).  Leave  outdoors,  plants  fully  exposed  until  the 
soil  is  frozen  hard,  then  plače  light  mulch  over  the  seedlings. 
In  the  spring  line  these  out  in  rows  foot  apart,  6  inches  apart 
in  the  row  and  6  inches  deep.  Most  of  these  seedlings  will 
bloom  that  year.  Regále  Lily  is  raised  as  easily  as  a  crop 
of  radishes,  most  any  soil  is  all  right  if  well  drained.  Avoid 
fresh  manure,  never  allow  it  to  touch  the  bulbs  and  do  not 
use  it  as  a  mulch.  FORCING — You  may  háve  read  that 
Regále  Lily  does  not  force  well.  It  does  though.  However,  it 
must  not  be  treated  like  you  do  Longiflorum.  The  bulbs  never 
smaller  than  1%  inch  through,  should  be  dug  in  the  fall, 
placed  in  cold  storage  and  potted  up  in  December  or  early 
January  and  for  the  first  two  months  kept  in  a  temperature  of 
40  to  45  degrees.  When  well  rooted  they  should  be  given  10 
more  degrees  of  warmth,  no  more.  Thus  gently  forced  you 
will  get  fine  plants  that  will  come  exceedingly  handy  for 
Easter,  Mothers’  Day,  Memoriál  Day  and  for  June  Weddings 
and  you  will  raise  them  with  much  less  trouble  and  expense 
than  you  are  raising  other  lilies  now.  Bulletin  No.  1459  and 
circular  23-C  giving  full  information  concerning  the  growing, 
forcing,  etc.,  of  Regále  Lily  can  be  had  for  the  asking  from 
Bureau  of  Plant  Industry,  Dept.  of  Agriculture,  Washington, 
D.  C.  One  oz.  of  seed  produces  about  4000  plants.  T.  pkt. 
20c;  y8  oz.  65c;  oz.  $4.00. 

PENTSTEMON  GRANDIFLORUS 

Conspiciously  beautíful,  absolutely  hardy,  thriving  in  good 
or  poor  soil,  wet  or  dry  in  full  sunshine  and  also  in  partial 
shade  blooming  during  May  and  June.  The  flowers  are  bell 
shaped,  carried  on  a  stout  stalk  resembling  foxglove  in  ap- 
pearance,  of  delicate  blue  color.  First  rate  cut  flower.  Height 
30  in.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.40. 

SaintPaulia  lonantha  Grfl. 

A  grand  new  flower  and  high  class  pot  plant  that  can  be 
had  in  hloom  for  Christmas  and  for  months  after.  Easily 
raised  from  seed.  The  flowers  resemble  those  of  violets,  are 
larger  in  size  of  deepest  blue  and  highly  attractive  owing  to 
their  bright  golden  anthers  that  stand  out  in  a  vivid  contrast. 
In  bloom  six  months  after  sowing.  Use  rich  soil  mixed  with 
one  third  sharp  sand,  over  summer  keep  partly  shaded  and 
allow  the  plants  rest  by  withholding  water.  Saintpaulia  is 
one  of  the  choicest  winter  flowering  plants  and  sure  to  be- 
come  popular.  Height  6  in.  100  seeds  35c. 

STRELITZIA  REGINAE 

The  leaves  of  this  plant  are  paddle  shaped,  foot  long,  deep 
green,  stiff  and  shiny,  born  on  upright  stalks  twice  the  length 
of  the  leaves,  the  flowers  of  most  peculiar  and  striking  forrn, 
orange  and  blue  in  color.  Unexcelled  as  a  specimen  in  lawn 
as  a  pot  plant,  and  whenever  the  unusual,  beautiful  and 
strongly  effective  is  wanted.  Vigorous  grower,  easily  raised 
from  seed,  will  stand  much  neglect  but  given  strong  soil, 
plenty  of  water  and  placed  in  full  sunlight  it  will  prove  to  be 
a  plant  that  will  be  much  talked  about  by  all  who  see  it. 
Grow  rather  cool,  50  degrees  at  night  is  sufficient.  Tender 
perennial  3Vž  ft.  high.  4  seeds,  50c;  10  seeds  $1.00;  25  seeds 
$2.30. 


I  was  thinking  about  writing  to  let  you  know  that  everything 
we  ord  o  reci  of  you  was  just  fine.  We  never  saw  such  nice  tomatoes 
as  them  Stone  tomatoes  and  the  beans  were  just  great  and  also 
the  peppers.  We  will  certainly  give  you  more  orders.  I  will  just 
telí  you  again  we  were  greatly  pleased  with  everything  we  got  from 
you  —  F.  U.  Dubuque,  Iowa. 


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DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO 


NEW  CARNATION — Giant  Chabaud 

Sown  in  January  or  early  in  February  under  glass,  trans- 
ferred  to  cold  frames  and  when  hardened  off  planted  outside, 
15  inches  apart  each  way,  in  well  enriched  soil,  properly 
watered,  Giant  Chabaud  Carnations  produce  double,  fragrant 
flowers  2  to  3  inches  across  on  straight,  strong  stems  15  to 
20  inches  long,  from  June  till  frost.  They  furnish  ůrst  class 
flowers  of  maximum  size  during  a  period  when  greenhouse 
carnations  are  dormant,  and  if  grown  with  care,  the  blooms 
equa.1  greenhouse  sorts  in  size,  when  these  are  at  their  best. 
Our  seed,  grown  by  a  specialist  of  great  notě,  is  second  to 
none,  and  while  it  produces  highest  percentage  of  double 
flowers,  some  will  be  single. 

JE  ANNĚ  DIONIS,  pure  white— RUBIS,  ruby  red— MARIE 
CHABAUD,  pure  yellow — LEGION  OF  HONOR,  blood  řed 
— QUEEN  OF  ROSES,  rich  pink— L’ETINCELANT,  fiery 
scarlet — PEARL,  blush  pink — MIXED.  Any  color.  T. 
pkt.  25c;  1-16  oz.  65c;  1-8  oz.  $1.25. 

Viola  Bosniaca — Bosnian  Violet 

A  new  hardy  perennial  Viola,  from  the  mountains  of  Bos¬ 
na,  that  blooms  two  months  from  dáte  of  sowing  and  bears 
violet-blue  flowers,  clear  a.bove  the  foliage  on  stiff  upright 
stem  6  inches  long.  The  plants  are  only  3  inches  tall.  The 
flowers  are  open,  resembling  a  pansy  in  shape,  with  a  smáli 
golden  eye  in  the  center,  about  an  inch  across,  very  attractive. 
Fine  as  a  border  plant,  for  pots  and  highly  valuable  for  rock- 
eries.  A  lovely  little  plant  sure  to  become  a  favorite.  In 
bloom  whole  summer  till  frost.  T.  pkt.  20c;  1-16  oz.  45c;  1-8 
oz.  85c;  oz.  $6.50. 


Pansy  America 
Enormous  in  Size 
Brilliant  and  Unusual  New  Colors 

Trumps — all  trumps  which  are  never  beat.  The  most  gorgeous 
and  largest  blooms  in  all  the  colors  of  the  rainbow  with  color  varia- 
tions  that  the  average  pansy  grower  has  never  seen.  Absolutely  in 
a  class  by  themselves. 

For  years  we  strived,  we  worked  hard  and  finally  succeeded 
after  a  heavy  outlay  of  money  and  long  years  of  patient  waiting. 
Now  we  are  able  to  offer  you  seed,  producing  plants  with  blooms 
immense  in  slze  and  of  the  richest  colors  imaginable,  that  simply 
dazzle  the  onlooker  and  that  you  will  seli  at  almost  double  the  price 
common  pansies  seli  for  and  seli  them  as  fast  as  you  reach  the 
market,  even  at  times  when  other  pansies  go  begging.  Our  American 
Pansy  mixture  is  so  superior  and  so  absolutely  unbeatable  that 
we  are  making  you  the  following  unheard  of  offer : 


We  Will  Give  You  Seed  FREE 
Money  Back  if  Not  Fully  Satisfied 


If  you  should  be  disappointed  or  not  fully  satisfied  with  this 
nature’s  most  wonderful  gift  to  mankind,  we  ask  but  one  favor. 
Drop  us  a  postál  card  and  telí  us  that  the  seed  did  not  come  up 
to  your  expectations  and  we  will  immediately  mail  you  a  checlí 
in  full  for  your  entire  purchase  of  American  Pansy  seed.  We  will 
also  do  this:  Upon  request  we  will  send  you  a  trade  packet  of 
this  pansy  seed  containing  450  to  500  seeds  worth  50  cents.  Tou 
plant  the  seed  first  for  a  trial  and  if  you  will  find  that  the  seed 
does  produce  blooms  VEKY  MUCH  SUPERIOR  to  what  you  ušed 
to  raise  you  send  us  60  cents — otherwise  you  need  not  send  a 
cent.  T.  pkt.  50c;  1-8  oz.  $2.00;  1  oz.  $14.00;  ^4  lb.  $52.00;  1  lb. 
$200.00. 


POTENTILLA  MISS  WILLMOTT 

Hardy  perennial  with  slight  protection  in  the  North,  easily 
raised,  of  neat  compact  growtli  with  handsome  foliage  bearing 
large,  ’  single,  bright  rose  carnation,  iike  flowers  from  early  spring 
till  autumn.  Does  well  almost  in  any  soil  and  will  stand  consider- 
able  nmount  of  shade.  Fine  for  bedding  and  high  class  for  bouquets. 
Héiglit  .18  in.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-S  oz.  40c;  oz.  $2.80. 

SCABIOSA  SHASTA 

A  new  annual  scabiosa,  pure  white,  very  large  and  double.  T. 
pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c. 

SCABIOSA  PEACH  BLOSSOM 

Lively  flesli  pink  in  color,  dxtra  large  and  double.  New. 
Annual.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-S  oz.  25c. 


Kindly  send  us  by  post  to  Libertyville,  111.  2  t.  pkts.  of 

your  Royal  Purple  Petunia  seed.  It  is  by  far  tbe  best  purple  The  Pansy  seed  I  got  from  you  produced  extra  fine 

petunia  we  háve  found — K.  F.  G.  flowers.— T.  H.  B.,  Oxford,  ludiana. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


9 


How  to  Make  Gardening  Pay 

Work,  work,  work,  and  some  thinking  will  do  it.  Think- 
ing  plays  an  important  part.  To  make  gardening  or  any 
other  business  pay  is  not  easy.  There  is  strong  competition 
— there  are  too  many  gardeners.  Blit  no  matter  in  what  line 
you  may  be  engaged,  you  would  find  the  same  conditions — 
hard  struggle,  lasting  for  years  before  one  is  a  success. 
That  can  not  be  helped,  we  must  submit  to  that,  must  never 
get  discouraged.  You  work  hard,  all  gardeners  do,  in  work- 
ing  you  are  hard  to  beat.  But  how  about  thinking,  planning 
ahead?  There  it  is  where  too  many  gardeners  are  below  the 
mark.  Thinking,  weighing  facts  in  your  mind  as  you  see 
them  happen,  noticing  the  constantly  changing  conditions 
and  chances,  is  what  counts. 

Noticing,  for  instance,  that  a  certain  crop  is  bringing 
very  low  prices,  you  can  gain  by  planting  this  same  crop 
on  an  enlarged  scale  the  following  season.  A  little  thinking 
will  reveal  to  you,  that  you  can  gain  by  cutting  down  oř 
planting  only  the  usual  acreage,  the  season  to  follow,  of 
crops  that  at  present  are  paying  well.  Why?  Také  potatoes 
in  1927.  That  year  potatoes  sold  for  reál  money,  but  in  1928 
prices  were  below  the  cost  of  production.  Everybody  plant- 
ed  potatoes,  folks  planting  potatoes  in  1928  must  háve  been 
under  the  impression  that  because  in  1927  potatoes  paid  well, 
they  will  always  pay  well.  They  did  not,  the  growers  lost 
money.  Another  čase.  In  1927  carrots  in  our  market  were 
hard  to  seli  even  at  very  low  prices.  Disgusted,  the  growers 
in  1928  either  did  not  plant  carrots  at  all  or  very  few  only. 
Result  was  that  in  1928  carrots  were  among  the  crops  that 
paid  well.  Spring  crop  of  beans  in  1928  did  not  bring  the 
cost  of  picking  them,  the  growers  were  “sick”  of  beans  and 
did  not  plant  any  for  a  latě  crop.  A  few  gardeners  did  and 
made  money,  beans  were  scarce  and  prices  good.  This 
proves  that  low  prices  are  followed  by  high  prices  and  high 
prices  are  followed  by  low  prices.  It  is  easy  for  the  think¬ 
ing  man  to  foretell  how  the  market  will  go  for  months  ahead. 

And  that  is  very  important  as  it  means  the  difference 
between  profit  and  loss.  Think  twice,  before  you  plače  an 
order  for  seeds.  It  pays  to  plant  the  best  only,  regardless  of 
what  the  seéd  costs.  Ordering  wisely  chosen  varieties  will 
help  a  great  deal  to  make  gardening  profitable.  We  know  of 
a  local  gardener,  who  in  1927  planted  a  new  superior  variety 
of  latě  cabbage,  of  a  muskmelon,  a  new  tomato,  besides  a 
few  other  items  of  less  importance.  His  melons,  cabbage 
and  other  vegetables  being  of  superior  quality  fetched  fancy 
prices;  he  found  gardening  a  well  paying  business,  while 
many  other  gardeners  had  a  hard  time  to  make  expenses. 
They  did  not  think,  our  gardener  friend  did. 


How  to  Make  a  Hot  Bed 

In  a  sheltered  spot,  away  from  shade,  dig  a  trench  6 
feet  wide,  2  feet  deep  and  long  enough  to  accommodate  the 
number  of  sashes  to  be  ušed.  Standard  hot  bed  sash  meas- 
ures  3x6  ft.  Line  the  sides  of  the  trench  with  boards,  brick 
or  concrete  and  to  secure  good  drainage  plače  medium  sized 
rocks  on  the  bottom  in  a  layer  of  about  4  inches.  Above  the 
surface  of  the  ground  erect  a  frame  12  inches  high  in  the 
rear,  sloping  to  8  inches  in  the  front  to  give  an  angle  for 
sun  rays  and  to  secure  enough  “fall”  to  swiftly  carry  off 
rain  water.  Fill  the  trench  with  fresh  horše  manure  which 
you  must  first  pile  up  and  allow  to  heat.  When  heated  and 
steaming,  work  the  pile  over  into  a  new  pile.  This  new 
pile  will  get  hot  and  steaming  again  in  about  10  days  and 
by  this  time  has  lost  enough  excess  heat  and  is  now  safe 
to  plače  into  the  pit.  Fill  up  the  pit  to  the  surface  of  the 
ground,  pack  down  firmly  and  evenly  then  plače  over  it  4 
inches  of  good  friable  dirt.  Put  on  sashes  and  do  not  sow 
until  the  heat  under  the  sash  registers  between  80  and  90  de- 
grees.  Ventilate  your  plants,  give  them  all  the  air  possible 
by  raising  the  sashes  on  cold  days  and  removing  them  en- 
tirely  on  warm  days.  Water  enough  to  soak  the  soil,  but 
not  to  reach  the  manure  below.  COLD  FRAME  is  built  on 
the  surface  of  the  ground,  like  a  hot  bed  in  appearance,  but 
without  the  manure. 

Three  New  Tomatoes 

Much  better  than  old  varieties  in  their  class,  are  listed 
on  pages  54  and  55.  They  are:  MARGLOBE,  IDEÁL  FORC- 
ING  and  TOMATO  100%. 


LAST  SOWING  DATES 

for  Yegetables 

You  can  sow  and  be  sure  that  they  will  “make,”  Broccoli, 
leek,  pepper  and  tomato  up  to  May  15th.  Onion  and  parsnip 
up  to  May  20th.  Lima  Beans,  celery,  melons,  cardoon  and  sal- 
sify  up  to  June  lst.  Swiss  Chard  and  peas  up  to  June  lOth. 
Brussels  sprouts,  cabbage,  cauliflower  up  to  June  15th.  Sweet 
corn  and  endive  up  to  July  lst.  Carrots,  cucumber,  winter 
radish  up  to  July  lOth.  Beet,  kohlrabi,  lettuce,  rutabaga, 
pumpkin  up  to  July  15th.  Dwarf  beans  and  Florence  Fennel 
up  to  August  lst.  Chinese  cabbage,  kale,  mustard  and  turnip 
up  to  August  lOth.  Spinách  and  early  radish  up  to  September 
lst. 

The  dates  mentioned  are  for  the  approximate  latitude  of 
Chicago  and  New  York  and  allowances  must  be  made  in  cold- 
er  and  warmer  sections. 

COMPETITION 

there  is  and  plenty  of  it,  in  your  line  of  business  and  in  ours. 
Action  brings  relief.  Plače  yourself  beyond  competition  by 
playing  the  game  harder.  Grow  only  the  best,  put  up  your 
wares  in  the  neatest  way  you  can,  be  in  a  class  by  yourself. 

Add  more  perennials  to  your  line,  grow  more  plants  that 
bloom  in  May  and  June  when  flower  lovers  are  in  a  buying 
mood.  You  will  seli  no  end  of  them  but  you  must  liave  the 
plants  first.  Try  these  few: 

Armeria,  Cheiranthus  Allioni,  Coreopsis  Double,  Heuchera, 
Doronicum,  Hesperis,  Linum,  Pentstemon  Grfl.,  Platycodon, 
Shamrock,  Trollius.  All  are  easily  raised  from  seed,  pro- 
ducing  masses  of  bloom.  Being  not  the  kind  that  you  can  see 
in  everybody’s  garden,  are  sure  to  excite  interest  and  create 
more  sales.  _ 

At  the  First  National  Studios,  Burbank,  California, 
I  set  out  twenty  thousand  plants  from  six  dollars  worth 
of  seed  purchased  from  you.  Everything  produced  very 
large  and  choice  blooms  and  has  been  greatly  admired  by 
hundreds.  I  háve  Sweet  William  in  bloom  at  present  and 
there  are  ten  large  heads  of  bloom  on  a  single  spike  and 
quite  different  type  from  anything  I  háve  ever  seen  before. 
— W.  B.,  Burbank,  California. 


10 


DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO 


THE  “OUTLINE”  OF  GARDENING 


TO  THE  BEGINNER: 

Remember  that  it  is  easy  to  garden.  Tou  will  see  this  after  a 
few  things  háve  been  explained  to  you  about  soil,  seed  and  cultiva- 
tion. 

SOM* — Any  soil  wliere  weeds  grow  is  all  right  oř  can  be  made 
so.  If  the  soil  is  poor,  apply  manure,  the  more  the  better  Spade 
it  under.  Spade  9  to  12  inches  deep,  preferably  in  the  spring,  then 
rake  the  soil  smooth.  If  the  soil  is  too  heavy,  (gumbo,  olay),  apply 
stable  manure;  if  it  is  too  light  (sandy),  again  apply  manure 
Mnnuring  makes  light  soils  heavier,  and  heavy  soils  lighter.  This 
sournls  like  a  joke,  but  it  is  a  fact.  If  your  soil  is  pure  muck  (peat), 
it  is  ideál  for  raising  cabbage,  lettuce  and  other  leafy  vegetables,  but 
before  you  can  grow  all  klnds  of  erops  on  this  soil  you  must 

thoroughly  mix  it  with  regular  soil,  be  this  sandy,  clayey,  or  a  good 
loarn.  With  soil  and  smáli  application  of  stable  manure  you  will 
raise  wonderful  crops,  as  muck  soil  is  exceedingly  rich. 

SOWING — Read  cultural  directions  in  this  book.  Do  not  cover 
the  seed  too  deep — be  very  careful  in  this  respect.  Seeds  the  size  of 
a  pin  head  should  be  covered  one-fourth  to  one-half  inch  deep. 

Larger  seeds  like  those  of  radish  or  beets  should  be  covered  three- 
fourths  to  one  inch  deep.  Corn,  beans  and  peas,  should  be  covered 
two  to  three  inches  deep.  Very  line  seed  like  those  of  begonia,  must 
not  be  covered  at  all,  merely  presscd  to  the  soil  and  sow  such  flne 
seed  first  in  a  box,  not  over  3  inches  deep,  filled  with  finely  sifted 
soil.  Cover  the  box  with  a  pane  of  glass. 

VERY  IMPORTANT — Whenever  you  read  in  our  catalogue  “thin 
out  to  4  inches  apart  in  the  row”  as  the  čase  may  be,  do  so  as  soon 

as  the  plants  are  up.  If  you  allow  the  plants  to  crowd  each  other 

the  crop  will  never  properly  develop.  Leafy  vegetables  will  be 
spindly  and  sometimes  will  quickly  shoot  to  seed  and  the  root  crops 
will  liave  thin,  long  and  deformed  roots.  The  beginner  may  think 
that  the  more  plants  in  the  ground  the  bigger  the  harvest.  That  is  a 
mistake.  Big  and  fine  crops  will  come  only  from  plantings  where 
the  plants  háve  room  to  develop. 

WHY  SEEDS  SOMETIMES  FAIE  TO  “COME  UP”— All  reál 

seedsmen  send  out  good  live  seeds  with  strong  germination.  But 
seed  will  fail  to  come  up  if  it  is  covered  too  deep,  if  the  ground  is 
not  moist  enough,  if  the  weather  is  too  hot,  if  a  hard  crust  is  formed 
on  top  of  the  soil,  if  mice,  birds  or  inseets  will  get  it,  if  sown  in 
too  hot  a  hotbed  and  from  other  causes  which  are,  for  a  while  any- 


how,  impossible  to  explain.  These  things  happen  no  matter  how 
good  the  seed  sowed,  and  all  old  gardeners  know  it.  In  the  great 
majority  of  cases  seeds  come  up  just  fine,  yet  sometimes  they  fail, 
and  you  should  be  informed  about  the  probable  causes.  Do  not 
blame  the  seedsman,  he  is  rarely  to  blame,  he  is  doing  his  part.  Be 
optimistic — do  like  a  neighbor  of  ours  did.  He  sowed  beet  seed  three 
times,  every  time  in  a  row  about  an  inch  or  so  apart  from  the  old 
row.  The  seed  did  not  come  up.  He  sowed  the  fourth  time,  then 
came  a  heavy  rain,  and  in  a  few  days  the  seeds  from  all  four  sowings 
were  up. 

CUETIVATION — As  soon  as  your  plants  are  big  enough  to 
handle,  thin  them  out,  pull  the  weeds,  transplant  and  keep  on  culti- 
vating.  The  more  you  use  the  hoe  or  the  cultivator,  the  faster  your 
crops  will  grow,  and  the  more  they  will  produce. 

SETTING  OUT  PLANTS — You  will  hardly  ever  lose  a  single 
plant  if  you  will  planí  in  a  moist  soil,  and  if  you  will  press  the 
soil  firmly  To  the  roots.  NEVER,  NEVER  plače  manure  near  the 
roots  of  a  plant.  Manure  contains  strong  Chemicals  and  will  either 
kill  the  plant  outright,  or  dainage  its  roots  to  such  an  extent  that 
the  plant  will  stay  stunted.  If  you  must  manure,  plače  the  manure 
a  foot  or  so  away  from  the  roots.  Putting  manure  right  to  the 
roots  has  killed  thousands  of  trees  and  plants.  Do  not  plant  in  dry 
soil.  Wait  for  a  heavy  rain  or  soak  the  ground  with  water,  then  let 
it  dry  off  so  that  when  you  press  a  handful  of  it  it  will  not  stick  to- 
gether.  Never  work  soil  that  is  wet;  wet  soil  when  worked  sticks 
together  and  hardens  just  like  a  brick.  Plants  do  well  only  in  soil 
that  is  porous,  soil  that  crumbles  easily  when  handled. 

MORE  INFORMATION — You  will  get  more  information  else- 
where  in  our  catalog.  It  is  packed  with  valuable  pointers.  Also  con- 
sult  your  friends  about  gardening,  exchange  your  experience  with 
them,  read  garden  magazines,  and  after  a  year  or  two  of  experience 
you  will  know  all  you  need  to  know.  Your  garden  will  be  a  source 
of  pleasure  and  profit. 

GARDENING  FOR  PROFIT— If  you  want  to  raise  vegetables 
or  flowers  for  profit,  hire  yourself  to  a  practical  gardener  or  florist. 
One  year  of  experience  will  be  worth  more  to  you  than  all  the  books 
that  were  ever  published  on  gardening.  However,  read  books ;  they 
are  the  cheapest  source  of  information.  With  actual  experience  in 
a  garden  or  greenhouse,  the  books  you  will  read  afterwards  will  do 
you  twice  as  much  good,  because  many  things  now  hard  to  under- 
stand  will  be  plain  to  you.  Experience  is  the  best  teacher. 


CROP  OF  CARROT  FOR  SEED  ON  OUR  YEGETOLA  FARM 


Two  farms,  under  extremely  capable  management  and  our  personál  supervision,  are  maintained  and  for  a  triple  purpose. 
To  test  seeds  as  to  quality,  productiveness,  true  to  name,  etc.  To  grow  seeds.  To  develop  new  strains  and  improve  old  ones. 

If  you’ll  study  the  thing  a  minuté  you’ll  see  that  it  is  quite  possible  for  a  seedman  to  buy  and  seli  seeds  and  never  plant 
any,  just  as  feed  men  mix  chicken  feed  but  never  try  it  because  they  háve  no  chickens;  or  a  man  makes  hog  waterers  and 
sells  them  but  he  has  never  tested  them  in  actual  use. 

Our  two  large  farms  permit  us  to  duplicate  your  conditions,  to  plant,  experiment,  test  so  we  KNOW  and  do  not  guess. 
They  give  us  an  opportunity  to  try  the  other  fellow’s  seed  as  well.  By  these  farms  we  are  enabled  to  anticipate  your  ex- 
periences.  We  can  telí  you  quite  correctly  how  different  varieties  produce  and  act  under  certain  climatic  conditions. 


CQUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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DeGiorgťs  Speciál  Lawn  Grass  Mixture 

This  mixture  contains  several  of  the  finest  American  and  Euiro- 
pean  grasses  adapted  for  Lawn  making  and  cannot  be  excelled,  being 
by  far  superior  to  mixtures  usually  sold.  Produces  a  perfect  lawn 
in  a  few  weeks  after  sowing,  that  stays  green  from  early  spring  till 
winter,  does  NOT  turn  yellow  even  in  the  hottest  and  driest  part  of 
summer  and  does  well  in  moderate  shade  as  well  as  in  full  sun- 
light.  This  because  we  use  the  best  grade  of  seed  in  its  composi- 
tion  and  the  right  kind  of  fine  leaved  grasses  in  proper  proportions. 
Price,  by  mail,  postpaid :  1  lb.  50c;  3  lbs.  $1.25.  Not  prepaid :  10 

lbs.  $4.00;  100  lbs.  $35.00. 

Putting  Green  Mixture 

The  hardiest  and  finest  growing  grasses  are  contained  in  this 
mixture.  It  produces  a  beauriful  and  lasting  green  turf,  calculated 
to  withstand  hard  wear  and  tear.  By  mail,  postpaid :  1  lb.  65c. 
Not  prepaid:  5  lbs.  $2.S5;  10  lbs.  $5.50;  100  lbs.  $50.00. 

Deep  Shade  Lawn  Mixture 

This  is  a  mixture  of  the  most  expensive  fancy  grasses  only,  such 
as  Wood  Meadow  Grass,  Slender  Fescue,  etc.,  and  will  give  perfect 
satisfaction  anywhere  in  dense  shade.  By  mail  postpaid:  1  lb.  55c. 
Not  prepaid :  10  lbs.  $4.50. 

Lawn  Grass  Mixture  for  the  South 

This  is  composed  of  grasses  that  stand  extremes  of  heat  and 
drouth  well  and  therefore  adapted  for  the  South.  By  mail,  postpaid: 
1  lb.  75c;  3  lbs.  $1.90. 

Y ARROW— Achillea  Millefolium 

Yarrow  makes  a  beautiful  deep  green  dosely  woven  turf  and 
we  recommend  it  highly  for  seeding  such  spots  that  are  bare  from 
constant  trampling  and  where  grass  will  not  grow.  Yarrow  will 
make  close,  neat,  dark  green  sod  that  will  stand  the  wear  and  will 
eliminate  the  bare  spots  in  your  lawn,  golf  links,  etc.  It  will  last 
for  years  and  do  well  even  in  very  dry  and  quite  poor  soil  where 
hardly  anything  else  will  grow  but  will  not  be  a  success  in  deep 
shade.  An  oz.  of  seed  will  sow  50  square  feet.  Pkt.  10c;  V4  oz.  15c; 
oz.  60c. 

Imported  and  Native  Turf  Grasses 

Lawn  Grass  Mixtures  for  speciál  purposes  must  contain  certain 
grasses  that  will  form  a  lawn  possessing  qualities  required.  We 
carry  in  stock  these  speciál  varieties  and  whenever  you  need  any 
of  the  grasses  named  below,  please  write  for  prices. 

CKEEPING  BENT— RHODE  ISLAND  BENT— NEW  ZEALAND 
FESCUE — ET  IÍOFEAN  I1ED  FESCUE— WOOD  MEADOW  GKASS. 


A  FINE  LAWN 

six  weeks  after  seeding  can  be  had  by  using  our  Speciál  Lawn  Grass 
Mixture.  You  can  buy  lawn  grass  mixtures  for  half  the  price  we 
ask,  whieh  fact  is  well  known  to  us.  We  also  know  that  this  low 
priced  mixture  frequently  contains  an  incredible  amount  of  weed 
seeds  and  other  matter  that  it  should  not  contain. 

We  would  lower  our  prices  with  pleasure,  if  we  could  get  high 
grade  seeds  that  we  use,  at  low  prices.  We  do  not  and  never  will 
send  out  low  grade  seed  in  order  to  meet  low  prices  of  others. 

To  completely  satisfy  you,  to  create  and  maintain  a  feeling  that 
prompts  you  to  recommend  our  seeds  with  a  happy  smile,  is  not  an 
easy  task  and  impossible  to  accomplish  when  sending  out  dead  seeds, 
chaff,  weeds,  and  dust  mixed  together  and  call  it  lawn  grass  seed. 


Directions  for  Making  a  Lawn 

Use  1  lb.  of  Seed  for  50  square  feet;  100  lbs.  for  one  acre. 

In  the  formation  of  lawns,  and  proper  care  of  lawns,  many 
things  are  to  be  considered.  The  beauty  of  a  lawn  consists  in  the 
evenness  of  its  surface,  and  the  richnass  of  its  verdue.  This  can 
only  be  produced  on  well-drained,  prepared,  thoroughly  pulverized 
soils.  Another  important  consideration  in  making  a  lawn,  is  to  háve 
the  soil  of  even  depth  throughout,  so  that  the  grass  may  be  marked 
by  a  regularity  of  growth.  After  sowing,  the  ground  should  be 
lightly  harrowed  or  raked,  and  heavily  rolled,  in  order  to  press  the 
seed  into  the  soil.  Sowing  can  be  doně  from  the  middle  of  March, 
to  the  middle  of  May,  and  in  favorable  seasons,  even  up  to  July. 
Seed  may  also  be  sown  from  the  latter  part  of  August,  to  the  end 
of  September.  All  weeds  in  newly  made  lawns  must  be  pulled  up 
by  the  roots  before  they  ripen  their  seed.  This  is  the  only  sure  way 
to  rid  lawns  of  these  pests.  When  the  grass  is  sufficiently  high  the 
lawn  must  be  mown.  This  must  be  on  no  account  neglected  as  a 
close  bottom  is  obtained  solely  by  attention  to  this,  and  frequent 
rolling.  As  soon  as  the  frost  is  out  of  the  ground,  the  land  should 
be  heavily  rolled.  and  cross-rolled,  as  the  soil  is  loosened  by  winter 
frosts,  and  rolling  is  necessary  to  compress  it  again. 

Lawn  grasses  should  be  sown  thickly,  from  150  to  50  square 
feet  to  the  pound,  depending  upon  condition  of  the  soil,  time  of 
year,  etc.  We  like  the  pian  of  working  in  units  of  100  square  feet 
(10  by  10  feet  squares),  and  seeding  each  unit  with  the  quantity  of 
seed  decided  upon.  An  easy  way  to  do  this  is  to  také  two  heavy 
cords,  each  ten  feet  long  and  with  a  loop  in  each  end.  By  starting 
at  one  corner  and  staking  out  regular  spaces  using  the  same  amount 
of  seed  for  each  square  of  100  feet  your  lawn  will  be  very  evenly 
seeded. 

Admirál  Wax  Beán 
Golden  Harvest  Beán 

We  háve  a  letter  on  our  files  from  a  Florida  customer.  The 
letter  reads :  “I  am  writing  to  you  now  in  regards  to  the  15  lbs. 
of  Admirál  Beans  that  I  received  on  the  27th  of  December.  I  had  a 
good  success.  I  picked  five  times  and  háve  got  80  bushels  in  all 
which  I  sold  for  $418.40,  my  net  profit  amounts  to  $360.40,  so  you  see 
not  bad  at  that.  I  wish  to  statě  that  I  háve  been  farming  beans  for 
the  past  18  years  and  I  háve  planted  all  kinds  of  different  beans, 
but  I  háve  never  found  nothing  that  can  compare  with  your  Ad¬ 
mirál  Wax.  I  háve  never  seen  beans  yield  so  much  as  your  Wax 
does.  I  wish  to  say  one  thing,  that  they  are  a  frostproof  beán,  too, 
as  we  had  a  big  frost  when  they  were  about  three  weeks  old  that 
killed  10  acres  of  other  beans  for  me  and  hundreds  of  acres  of 
others  around  my  farm  and  it  did  not  hurt  my  wax  patch  I  had. 
I  wish  to  thank  you  very  much  for  the  seed  and  I  believe  Admirál 
will  be  the  coming  beán  for  Florida  and  in  a  few  years  you  won’t 
be  able  to  supply  the  demand.  I  want  you  to  savé  me  120  lbs.  for 
next  year.  Also  I  suspect  you  will  hear  from  other  farmers  around 
here  who  will  put  in  orders,  too.  In  regards  what  I  háve  said  in 
this  letter,  I  wish  to  say  that  I  can  prove  every  word  I  háve  said. 
If  you  can  use  any  of  it  in  your  advertising  you  are  at  liberty  to 
do  so.  I  think  your  beán  should  be  called  the  GOLDEN  HARVEST 
Instead  of  New  Admirál.” 


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DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO 


ARTICHOKE 

One  oz.  of  seed  will  produce  600  plants 

GREEN  GLOBE — Produees  nearly  round  flower  heads  with  spines  that  are  quite 
meaty  and  thick  at  the  hase.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  35c;  %  lb.  $1.10;  lb.  $4.20. 
EAKLY  PPItPLE  GEOBE — Carciofo  violetto  di  Chioggia.)  Purple  tinged,  large, 
globe  shaped,  tender,  very  productive  and  earliest  variety.  Pkt.  5c ;  oz.  35c ; 
Ví  lb.  $1.10;  1  lb.  $4.20. 


ASPARAGUS 

CULTURE — 1  oz.  of  seed  will  produce  1000  plants,  1%  lbs.  of  seed  enough 
plants  to  set  an  acre.  Por  a  crop  of  plants  use  10  lbs.  of  seed  per  acre. 

Sow  early  in  the  spring  as  soon  as  frost  is  out  of  the  ground  and  the  soil  in 
good  workable  condition,  not  sticky.  Háve  the  rows  about  2  feet  apart  and  an 
inch  apart  in  the  row,  cover  the  seed  with  half  an  inch  of  soil.  Thin  to  not  less 
tkán  2  inches  apart  and  if  you  will  keep  the  plantation  free  from  weeds  you  will 
get  strong  roots  fit  to  be  planted  in  permanent  beds  the  following  spring.  In 
preparing  your  permanent  bed  prepare  the  ground  in  the  fall  by  giving  it  extra 
heavy  coating  of  manure,  then  plow  the  ground  very  deep  which  will  kill  all  weed 
seeds  and  destroy  cutworms  and  it  will  also  háve  a  tendency  to  make  the  ground 
warmer;  in  a  word  your  ground  will  be  in  excellent  condition  to  receive  the 
plants  in  the  spring. 

Lay  out  your  beds  4  feet  between  the  rows  and  plant  two  feet  apart  in  the 
rows,  in  furrows  8-10  inches  deep,  spread  the  roots  to  radiate  in  all  directions 
and  cover  with  3-4  inches  of  dirt.  In  later  cultivation  gradually  fill  up  the  fur¬ 
rows  as  the  plants  grow  till  the  whole  field  is  level.  If  you  will  not  cut  at  all 
nutil  your  bed  is  3-4  years  old,  your  asparagus  will  run  extra  heavy  so  that  a 
bunch  of  5-7  stalks  8  inches  long  will  weigh  a  pound,  fetching  top  price.  Aspar¬ 
agus  beetle  if  unchecked  will  destroy  your  asparagus.  Destroy  the  beetle  Dy 
dusting  with  calcium  arsenate  through  the  season  while  the  dew  is  on.  Never 
apply  calcium  at  the  time  of  cutting  for  market  as  it  is  a  rank  poison. 

Asparagus  seed  germinates  rather  slowly ;  to  insure  better  germination  soak 
in  hot  water  before  sowing. 

Government  bulletin  No.  829,  Asparagus,  may  be  had  on  request  to  the  De¬ 
partment  of  Agriculture,  Washington,  D.  C. 


WASHINGTON  ASPARAGUS 

Washington  Růst  Proof  Asparagus  is  the  result  of  many  years  of  scientific 
breeding  by  the  Bureau  of  Planí  Industry  of  the  U.  S.  Department  of  Agriculture. 
Produees  bigger  and  heavier  stalks  than  was  heretofore  believed  possible.  The 
tips  of  Washington  Asparagus  stay  unopened,  and  do  not  start  to  leaf  out  even 
when  they  are  2  feet  high  and  reach  mammoth  proportions.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c; 
14  lb.  45c;  1  lb.  $1.00. 


ASPARAGUS— MARY  WASHINGTON 

Will  hold  a  tight  bud  above  the  ground  longer  than  an  other  variety.  I11 
other  respects  similar  to  regular  Washington.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  %  lb.  60c;  lb. 
$1.75. 

ASPARAGUS  SEED  (Prepaid) 

Pkt.  Oz.  %  lb.  Lb.  10  lbs.  100  lbs. 


Argentheuil  Giant  .  5  10  20  65  5.00  30.00 

Bonvaletťs  Giant  .  5  10  25  75  6.00  35.00 

Falmetto  .  5  10  20  65  5.00  30.00 

8tarkey’s  Mammoth  .  5  10  25  75  6.00  35.00 

Washington  Rustprooť  . 10  15  35  1.20  9.00  80.00 


Asparagus — Bonvaletťs  Giant 


ASPARAGUS 

ROOTS 

Per  25 

Per  100 

Per  1000 

Bojivaletťs  Giant,  1-year . 

.  .  55 

1.00 

7.00 

Bonvaletťs  Giant,  2-year . 

. .  75 

1.25 

10.00 

Palmetto,  1-year  . 

. .  50 

3  00 

8.00 

Palmetto,  2-year  . 

.  .  70 

1.50 

12.00 

Washington,  2-year  . 

.  .  85 

1.50 

12.00 

Planted  in  rotvs  4  feet  apart  and  the  roots  placed  in  the  rows  2  ft.  apart  it  takés  5  thousand  plants  to  plant  an  acre. 


ADMIRAL  WAX  BEÁN 

Admirál  Beán  is  the  most  valuable  and  absolutely  the  best  early 
wax  beán  of  quality. 

Extra  early,  heavily  productive,  a  sure  cropper  even  under  unfavor- 
able  conditions.  Admirál  will  yield  a  heavy  crop  of  meaty,  stringless, 
oval-shaped,  straight  pods,  5  to  6  inches  long,  of  lustrous,  attractive,  rich 
golden  yellow  color  when  planted  early  or  latě  and  even  during  hot 
any  dry  weather  when  most  other  beans  fail.  Admirál  will  even  stand 
a  light  frost  without  injury.  An  unbeatable  variety  and  market  gar- 
dener’s  money  maker.  Pkt.  10c;  %  lb.  20c;  1  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $2.25;  25 
lbs.  $5.25. 


Do  not  use  drill  in  sowing  wrinkled  peas  and  beans.  The  seed 
•  drill  splits  many  a  pea  and  many  a  beán  and  poor  stand  is  the 
result.  It  is  better  to  plant  by  band,  which  takés  time  but  pays  to 
do  so. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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BEANS 

Everyone  who  plants  beans  wants  at  least  a  green  and 
yellow  wax  beán.  For  your  green  beán  get  De  Giorgťs 
strain  of  BOUNTIFUL  STRINGLESS;  for  the  wax  the  AD¬ 
MIRÁL.  These  are  both  good,  and  you’ll  háve  no  regrets,  we 
assure  you. 

Both  varieties  named  are  fiat  podded.  PRIDE  OF  IOWA 
is  our  choice  for  the  round  podded  in  the  green  beán;  PEN- 
CIL  POD  WAX  for  the  yellow. 

THE  LIMAS.  This  is  a  distinct  sort.  Some  of  our  friends 
are  under  the  impression  that  only  an  expert  can  grow 
them  successfully.  There  is  something  to  this  when  growing 
í  the  large  podded  Limas,  but  you  will  surely  succeed  with 
De  Giorgťs  PROLIFIC  BUSH  LIMA.  It  is  about  the  smallest 
podded  in  our  whole  list  but  what  it  lacks  in  size  it  makes 
up  in  quantity;  the  bushes  are  loaded  with  pods  and  it  sel- 
dom  fails  to  produce  a  full  crop. 

The  flavor  is  superb;  you’ll  like  these  beans  if  you  are  at 
all  partial  to  Limas.  They  cook  easily  and  evenly.  The 
large  crop  makes  this  an  ideál  shell  beán. 

If  you  want  to  try  the  pole  Limas  or  háve  already  grown 
them,  get  our  CARPINTERIA,  a  vigorous  producer  of  extra 
quality  beans. 

POLE  BEANS.  Perhaps  you  think  it  is  too  much  trouble  fuss- 
ing  with  the  poles.  A  friend  of  ours  had  the  same  idea,  but  he  was 
prevailed  upon  to  try  them  several  season’s  ago.  Now  he  always 
plants  pole  beans,  always  KENTUCKY  WONDER.  And  about  twen- 
ty-four  poles,  three  plants  to  a  pole,  furnish  all  the  beans  for  a  fain- 
ily  of  seven — and  theyTe  pretty  big  “beán  eaters”  at  that.  If  your 
garden  is  of  fair  size,  try  some  this  season — get  GOLDEN  CLUSTER 
if  you  want  the  wax — and  you'11  háve  some  every  season  afterward. 
They  are  enormous  producers;  you  háve  no  idea  until  you  try  them 
how  big  a  crop  they  produce. 

Sec  the  poles  four  feet  apart  each  way,  tie  each  set  of  three  to- 
gether  at  the  top,  wigwam  fashion,  and  you’ll  be  surprised  at  the 
results. 

ASPARAGUS  POLE  BEÁN.  This  is  a  distinct  specie  of  Beans. 
The  pods  are  good  eating  and  they  really  grow  3  feet  oř  even  longer. 
They  will  do  well  everywhere  and  are  worth  planting. 

EARLY  MAZAGAN  or  Fava  Beán,  also  called  English  Beán,  is 
very  different  from  all  other  beans.  It  must  be  planted  early  at  the 
i  same  time  as  such  hardy  vegetables  as  Radishes  and  Parsnips  are 
planted. 

The  Beans  resemble  Lima  Beans  in  taste  and  are  prepared  for 
table  in  same  way. 

SCARLET  RTJNNER.  This  Beán  is  in  a  class  by  itself.  It  i* 
generally  planted  for  its  bright  red  flowers  rather  than  as  a  croppei; 

CULTURE — Two  bushels  of  seed  will  plant  an  acre,  1  qt.  or 
about  2  lbs.  will  plant  a  row  100  feet. 

Beans  do  well  in  any  soil,  light  soil  is  best  for  them.  Háve  the 
rows  two  feet  apart  to  allow  horše  cultivation  or  16  inches  apart  for 
hand  cultivation.  Plant  the  seed  from  6  to  10  inches  apart  in  the 
row  and  cover  up  with  two  inches  of  soil.  Never  plant  Beans.  until 
the  apple  trees  are  in  bloom.  Give  frequent  cultivation.  Some  peo- 
ple  plant  extraordinarily  early,  and  in  most  cases  they  lose  their 
first  planting  which,  considering  the  price  of  seed  and  labor.  is 
rather  expensive.  Do  not  cultivate  your  Beans  when  they  are  wet 
from  dew  or  rain ;  if  you  will,  the  plants  will  get  blighted  and  pods 
rusted. 

CULTURE  FOR  LIMA  BEANS.  These  are  VERY  sensitive  to 
cold,  therefore  must  be  planted  láteř  than  is  usual  with  regular 
beans — when  the  weather  is  thoroughly  settled  and  warm  and  not 
before,  or  the  seed  will  rot  in  the  ground.  Avoid  ground  fertilized 
heavily  with  fresk  manure,  because  the  plants  on  such  ground  drop 
their  blossoms,  resulting  in  few  or  no  pods.  Space  bush  limas  1% 
ft  apart  in  the  row,  pole  limas  4  ft.  each  way,  placing  one  seed  of 
bush  limas  to  a  hill  and  4  to  6  beans  in  a  circle  about  the  pole  of 
pole  limas;  always  planting  the  seed  with  the  eye  DOYVN.  Cover 
the  seeds  about  2  inches  deep. 

HOT  WEATHER  BEÁN.  For  second  planting,  Longfellow  is  the 
best  variety  we  háve  ever  tried.  It  will  produce  a  good  crop  of  hne 
long,  round,  rather  slender,  but  straight  pods,  even  if  the  weather 
should  be  hot  and  dry. 


BOUNTIFUL  BEÁN 

The  Earliest  Green  Podded  Bush  Beán 

It  is  very  early,  very  productive,  and  bears  nearly  all 
season.  The  snap  pods  are  uniform  in  size,  very  long, 
straight,  hrittle,  stringless,  meaty,  and  quite  broad.  of  a  rich 
green  color.  It  is  very  easy  to  piek  pods.  They  are  borne  both 
above  and  below  the  foliage,  and  the  pods  are  so  close  to- 
gether  that  one  can  piek  a  basket  of  them  in  a  very  short 
time.  This  Beán  is  rapidly  gaining  in  popularity,  and  those 
who  háve  grown  it  are  most  enthusiastic  in  its  praise.  The 
market  gardeners  say  that  this  Beán  sells  itself  and  that  it  is 
the  finest  flavored,  most  tender  and  productive  Beán  they 
háve  ever  eaten.  Pkt.  10c;  %  lb.  20c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $2.00; 
100  lbs.  $18.00. 

Prices  quoted  for  Beans  in  lots  of  10,  25,  and  100  lbs  are 
not  prepaid. 


Bush  Beans — Green  Podded  Varieties 

Any  variety,  10c  per  pkt.;  %  lb.  20c;  lb.  35c,  prepaid. 

10  lbs.  25  lbs.  100  lbs. 

Black  Valentine  . . 

Bountiful  . 

Dwarf  Horticultural  . 

Early  Mazagan . 

Extra  Early  Refugee . 

Full  Measure  . 

Giant  Stringless  Green  Pod . 

Improved  Earliest  Red  Valentine. 

Longfellow  . 

Navy . 

Pride  of  Iowa  . 

Round  Pod  Refugee,  oflOOO  to  1.. 

Stringless  Green  Pod . 


WAX  PODDED  VARIETIES 

10  lbs.  25  lbs.  100  lbs. 

Admirál  Wax  . 

Brittle  Wax  . 

Champion  Wax  . 

Currie’s  Růst  Proof . 

German  Black  Wax . 

Golden  Wax  Improved . 

Hodson  Wax  . 

Improved  Golden  Wax . 

Pencil  Pod  Wax . 

Proliflc  Black  Wax . 

Round  Pod  Kidney  Wax . 

Sure  Crop  Wax  . 

Webber  or  Crackerjack  Wax  .... 

Unrivaled  . 


BUSH  LIMA  BEANS— BUTTER  BEANS 


Any  variety,  10c  per  pkt.;  %  lb.  25c;  lb.  45c  prepaid. 


10  lbs.  25  lbs.  100  lbs. 


Fordhook  Bush  Lima .  2.60 

Henderson’s  Bush  Lima  Improved  2.00 
Proliflc  Bush  Lima .  2.00 


6.00 

23.00 

4.50 

18.00 

4.50 

18.00 

POLE  LIMA  BEANS 

Any  variety,  10c  per  pkt.;  %  lb.  25c;  lb.  45c  prepaid. 

10  lbs.  25  lbs.  100  lbs. 

Carpinteria  Lima . $2.60  $6.00  $23.00 

King  of  the  Garden .  2.60  6.00  23.00 


POLE  BEANS 


Any  variety,  10c  per  pkt.; 

Burger’s  Stringless . 

Dutch  Caseknife . 

Early  Golden  Cluster  Wax. .  . . 
Kentucky  Wonder  Green  Pod. 

Kentucky  Wonder  Wax . 

Lazy  Wife  . . 

Cut  Short  or  Corn  Hill . 


%  lb.  25c;  lb.  45c,  prepaid. 


10  lbs. 

25  lbs. 

100  lbs. 

,$2.25 

$5.50 

$20.00 

.  2.25 

5.50 

20.00 

.  2.25 

5.50 

20.00 

.  2.25 

5.50 

20.00 

.  2.25 

5.50 

20.00 

.  2.25 

5.50 

20.00 

.  2.25 

5.50 

20.00 

CHAMPION  WAX  BEÁN 

The  very  finest  and  best  dwarf  bush  beán,  yielding  on 
medium  large  bushes  without  runners  a  great  quantity  of 
lustrous,  transparent  and  glistening,  pále  yellow  pods.  The 
pods  are  about  6  inches  long,  nearly  straight,  slightly  curved 
and  pointed  and  when  not  too  old  entirely  stringless.  In 
earliness  it  leads  all  other  wax  varieties.  The  pods  are  of  the 
most  beautiful  appearance,  they  present  a  tempting  sight  when 
gathered  and  in  baskets  ready  for  the  market,  and  their 
showiness  makes  buyers  while  other  beans  stay  unsold. 

Because  of  their  extreme  earliness,  great  productiveness, 
and  above  all,  fine  appearance,  they  will  prove  a  most  profit- 
able  variety  for  the  market  gardener.  While  not  immune  from 
růst  they  are  greatly  růst  resistant.  Pkt.  10c;  %  lb.  25c;  lb. 
40c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid;  5  lbs.  $1.30;  10  lbs.  $2.25. 


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Pride  of  Iowa 


Beet  Early  Wonder 


PRIDE  OF  IOWA  BEÁN 

A  WONDERFUL  GREEN  POD  BUSH  VARIETY 

This  Beán  comes  from  a  gardener  and  friend  of  ours  who 
had  this  Beán  for  several  years  but  jealously  kept  the  seed 
for  himself.  He  has  become  a  member  of  our  organization 
and  for  mutual  benefit  he  let  us  háve  a  quantity  of  the  seed 
and  we  are  offering  the  same  to  our  many  market  gardener 
custoiners. 

PRIDE  OF  IOWA  is  a  wonderful  variety.  The  pods 
are  of  beautiful  appearance,  nearly  round,  deeply  creasebacked 
dark  green,  extremely  brittle,  absolutely  stringless  in  all 
stages  of  growth,  totally  without  fibre,  very  meaty  and  possess 
a  delicate  flavor.  They  hang  in  large  clusters  on  the  vineš 
and  it  is  easier  to  piek  50  baskets  of  them  than  it  is  to  piek 
25  baskets  of  any  other  green  sort. 

PRIDE  OF  IOWA  produces  on  an  average  of  75  to  100 
market  baskets  more  per  acre  (baskets  as  ušed  in  our  market 
of  one-third  bushel  capacity)  than  any  other  green  podded 
Beán.  We  tried  every  variety  listed  by  us  as  well  as  many 
that  we  do  not  list,  and  know  what  the  facts  are  . 

PRIDE  OF  IOWA  is  ready  Ave  days  after  Early  Val¬ 
entine  variety  and  reaches  the  market  in  ample  time  to  bring 
the  top  prices  that  prevail  early  in  the  spring.  On  account 
of  its  very  high  quality  and  íine  appearance  of  the  pods  as 
well  as  size  and  length  which  is  from  6  to  8  inches,  it  fre- 
quently  sells  in  our  market  for  10  or  15c  more  per  basket 
than  any  other  green  Beán. 

PRIDE  OF  IOWA  has  very  bushy  vineš  that  grow  about 
18  inches  high,  without  runners  and  with  thick  stalks  that 
keep  the  plant  erect  and  unaffected  by  high  winds.  The 
bushes  are  very  broad  and  for  best  results  must  be  planted 
in  rows  3  feet  apart  and  a  foot  apart  in  the  rows.  Pkt.  10c. 
lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $2.40;  100  lbs.  $21.00. 

Most  of  our  Beans  are  grown  in  Western  Nebraska  on 
new  land  and  are  free  from  blight  and  other  diseases.  Being 
grown  on  new  land  and  in  comparatively  high  altitude  they 
possess  great  vitality,  yield  better  and  mature  earlier. 


I  want  to  telí  you  about  the  beans,  Pride  of  Iowa.  It  is 
the  best  beán  for  fall  planting  in  the  South.  They  can  stand 
more  heat  and  dry  weather  lhán  any  other  kind. 

J.  J.  M.,  Citronelle,  Alabama. 


EARLY  WONDER  BEET 

DEEP  RED  IN  COLOR,  TENDER  AND  SWEET 
OF  ALL  BEETS  THE  EARLIEST 

EARLY  WONDER  is  of  ideál  shape,  perfectly  smooth, 
absolutely  free  from  fibrous  roots,  and  with  only  a  smáli  tap 
root  as  shown  in  our  illustration.  The  flesh  is  tender  and 
sweet  and  stays  so  in  all  stages  of  growth.  The  color  is 
intensely  solid  deep  red.  The  tops  are  considerably  smaller 
than  in  the  čase  with  any  other  beet,  yet  the  amount  of  foli- 
age  is  sufficient  and  makes  it  an  ideál  bunching  variety.  It 
has  just  the  right  amount  of  leaves,  an  item  of  importance,  as 
it  does  away  with  lots  of  work  connected  with  trimming  the 
leaves  in  order  to  make  the  beets  easy  to  tie  and  make  them 
look  better. 

EARLY  WONDER,  on  account  of  its  light  leaf  growth, 
can  be  planted  closer  in  rows  and  the  rows  can  be  closer  to- 
gether  thus  valuable  space  is  gained  and  much  work  con¬ 
nected- with  weeding  and  cultivating  is  eliminated. 

EARLY  WONDER  is  the  earliest  beet  that  we  ever  tested 
in  our  trial  grounds  and  matures  five  days  ahead  of  the 
earliest  variety  thus  far  known,  námely  the  Earliest  Egyptian. 
If  you  will  plant  Early  Wonder  you  will  be  the  first  on  the 
market  with  your  beets  and  will  háve  the  market  to  yourself 
before  the  other  beets  make  their  appearance. 

EARLY  WONDER  is  the  result  of  years  of  re-selecting 
and  improving,  and  stands  alone  in  being  perfect  in  shape  as 
well  as  in  quality  and  absolutely  the  first  in  earliness.  It 
never  gets  out  of  shape  no  matter  how  long  left  standing  in 
the  field  after  reaching  maturity.  It  does  extraordinarily  well 
even  on  thin  soil  and  is  so  positively  unusual  that  we  un- 
hesitatingly  say  to  you  plant  heavily  for  early  young  beets,  as 
you  will  háve  no  difficulty  in  speedily  turning  your  crop  into 
good  money.  Early  Wonder  surprised  us  and  it  will  surprise 
you.  It  is  a  winner.  Pkt.  10c;  1  oz.  15c;  li  lb.  35c;  1  lb. 
$1.25;  10  lbs.  $12.00,  prepaid. 

Extra  Early  Egyptian  Beet 

Extra  early,  producing  fiat,  smooth,  turnip  shaped  roots, 
about  2  inches  in  diameter.  Flesh  deep  red,  and  very  sweet 
and  tender.  An  old  standard  sort  of  the  most  popular  variety 
among  market  gardeners  for  forcing.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  14  lb. 
25c;  1  lb.  80c,  postpaid.  10  lbs.  $6.50,  prepaid. 

We  seli  half  lbs.  at  lb  rate,  5  lbs.  oř  ověř  at  10  lbs.  rate,  25 
lbs.  or  over  at  100  lbs.  rate. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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TABLE  BEETS 

CULTURE — 1  oz.  will  sow  50  feet  of  row,  6  lbs.,  to 
an  acre.  Plant  beets  when  frost  is  out  of  the  ground  and 
the  soil  in  workable  condition.  Háve  the  rows  16  inches 
apart,  plant  moderately  thick  in  the  row  and  later  thin  out  to 
4  inches  in  the  row.  The  thinnings  furnish  exceílent  greens 
which  are  prepared  for  the  table  as  spinách  and  for  which 
there  is  always  a  good  demand  on  all  markets.  Give  fre- 
quent  culitvation. 

Which  Beet  Is  the  Best? 

The  best  Beet  for  early  is  our  EARLY  WONDER  variety. 
The  roots  are  very  uniform  in  size,  tender  and  of  deep  red 
color  without  light  or  white  zones. 

If  you  are  looking  for  quantity  as  well  as  quality  grow 
either  HALF  LONG  or  LONG  BLOOD.  These  two  varieties 
develop  big  heavy  roots  and  are  of  intense  dark  red  color. 
However,  they  are  not  early.  Other  good  beets  are  EXTRA 
EARLY  EGYPTIAN  and  DETROIT  DARK  RED.  CROSBY’S 
EGYPTIAN  is  distinctly  a  market  gardeners’  variety;  it  is  a 
fine  bunching  Beet. 

In  Beets  all  depends  on  the  quality  of  Seed.  If  the 
seed  is  not  grown  with  the  utmost  care  and  by  someone  who 
knows  his  business  thoroughly,  the  roots  will  be  shapeless 
and  will  lack  the  deep  red  color  so  much  desired  in  Beets. 
Our  Select  stocks  of  Beets  produce  roots  of  superior  qual¬ 
ity  and  market  gardeners  who  once  try  our  Seed  know  that 
they  are  getting  full  value  for  their  money.  You  can  buy 
Beet  Seed  for  much  less  than  our  price  but  just  plant  our 
Seed  and  the  cheaper  kind  side  by  side.  After  you  will 
see  the  difference  between  the  two  you  will  not  want  the 
“cheap  seed  even  as  a  gift. 

Crosby’s  Egyptian — Selected  Stock 

The  quality  of  our  selected  stock  of  Crosby’s  Beet  is 
í  supreme,  and  we  are  sure  that  whoever  will  plant  our  seed 
I  will  quickly  see  that  the  product  raised  from  it  is  remark- 
■  ably  superior  to  most  beets  of  similar  class.  This  seed  costs 
a  little  more,  but  it  is  fully  worth  the  price  we  ask  for  it. 
Pkt.  5c;  1  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00,  prepaid. 

Crosby’s  Egyptian — Regular  Stock 

We  do  not  raise  this  seed  but  buy  it  from  regular  com- 
mercial  seed  growers.  While  the  quality  of  this  seed  is  good 
it  cannot  compare  with  the  selected  stock  in  quality.  Pkt.  5c, 
1  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  20c;  1  lb.  70c;  10  lbs.  $6.00,  prepaid. 

Detroit  Dark  Red  Beet — Select 

The  most  popular  variety  throughout  the  west.  It  is 
planted  by  truckers,  market  gardeners,  pickle  factories,  and 
in  home  gardens.  It  is  a  beet  of  very  highest  quality, 
very  early,  extremely  fine  shaped,  with  sweet,  tender  flesh 
and  of  a  solid  deep  red  color.  A  grand  sort  for  bunching  for 
market.  Our  seed  is  of  exceptionally  good  quality,  being 
grown  from  extra  selected,  fine  shaped  and  dark  fleshed  roots. 
Pkt.  5c;  1  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  35c;  1.  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00. 
ťRIMSON  GLOBE  — Of  medium  size,  almost  globe  shape,  flesh 
blood  red,  slightly  zoned,  foliage  bronze.  Second  early. 
DEWINďS  BLOOD  TURNIP — Medium  early,  dark  blood, 
turnip  shaped  sort. 

ECLIPSE — Smooth  globe  shaped,  dark  fleshed  sort. 
ELECTRIC — Early,  almost  round,  deep  red  with  rings  of 
lighter  hue. 

HALF  LONG  BLOOD  RED — Heavy  smooth  roots,  very  dark 
red  and  sweet. 

LONG,  SMOOTH,  DARK  RED — Roots  long,  smooth,  heavy 
flesh  black  red,  sweet  and  very  tender.  The  best  keeper. 
Price:  Any  of  the  above,  pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  20c; 
%  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  70c;  10  lbs.  $6.00. 

BEETS  FOR  STOCK— See  page  90. 

BEETS— SWISS  CHARD— See  page  21. 

BALM — MEL1SSA 

A  hardy  perennial  kitchen  herb  and  an  exceílent  bee 
plant.  The  dried  leaves  are  ušed  for  seasoning  and  in  the 
preparation  of  tea.  Height  18  inches.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  30c;  lb.  $1.60. 


We  seli  halí  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  pounds  or  over  at  10  pound 
rate.  25  pounds  oř  over  at  100  pounds  rate. 


BASIL — Bazalka  Basilico 

Basil  is  an  annual  plant,  strongly  fragrant  in  all  its  parts,  grown 
by  some  for  its  perfume,  by  others  as  a  kitchen  herb  and  sometimes 
as  a  medieinal  herb.  Dwarf  Basil  grown  in  pots  makes  a  fine  house 
plant,  emdting  a  pleasant  perfume  when  its  leaves  are  touched  by 
hand,  it  grows  in  symmetrical  eouipaet  bushes  abont  (i  inches  high. 
Sweet  Basil  is  grown  as  an  ornamental  plant.  Lettuce  Leaved  Basil 
is  ušed  as  "greens”  by  many  people.  The  two  last  named  varieties 
grow  a  foot  high.  Basil  should  be  planted  ontdoors  when  all  danger 
of  frost  is  past  in  rich  soil  and  in  a  sunny  situation  and  should  be 
spaced  8  inches  apart. 

SWEET  BASIE — LETTOCE  LEAVED  BASIE — DWARF  BASIE — 

Any  variety.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c. 


BORAGE — Borrana  o  Borragine 

(Brutnak — Boretsch)  Borage  has  many  uses.  The  dried  leaves 
are  ušed  for  seasoning,  fresh  leaves  for  garnishing  and  in  the  pre¬ 
paration  of  certain  drinks  and  the  flowers  are  exceílent  for  bees. 
Annual.  Sow  the  seed  ontdoors,  from  early  spring  till  frost  as  no 
matter  when  you  sow,  the  seed  will  do  its  work.  Has  pretty  blue 
bossoms  and  almost  worthy  to  be  raised  as  a  flower.  Height  18 
inches.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  lb.  $1.00. 


BROCCOLI 

The  varieties  of  Broccoli  we  offer  resemble  cauliflower  very  dose¬ 
ly,  there  being  hardly  any  difference  between  the  two,  savé  only  that 
in  season  of  maturity.  While  cauliflower  must  háve  rich  soil  and  a 
good  deal  of  attention  in  the  way  of  culture,  Broccoli  is  as  easily 
raised  as  a  crop  of  latě  cabbage. 


MICHAELMAS  WHITE  BROCCOLI 

Sowu  in  March  and  planted  in  rows  3  feet  apart  and  18  inches 
in  the  rows,  will  be  ready  in  September.  Produces  very  large  and 
heavy  pure  white  heads,  resembling  the  finest  cauliflower .  and  in  no 
way  inferior  to  it  in  appearance  as  well  as  in  quality.  It  is  not  near 
as  hard  to  raise  as  cauliflower,  the  leaves  are  self-folding  and  na- 
turally  protéct  the  head  and  blanch  it,  thus  eliminating  the  work  of 
tying  the  leaves.  As  it  comes  at  a  time  when  there  is  no  cauliflower 
on  the  market  and  being  easily  and  inexpensively  raised  with  not 
any  more  outlay  than  required  for  latě  cabbage,  should  prove  a 
highly  paying  crop  to  market  gardeners.  Pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  20c;  oz. 
60c;  lb.  $6.00. 

WHITE  MAMMOTH  BROCCOLI 

Heads  compact  and  most  certain  to  head,  white  and  of  a  huge 
size.  Pkt.  5c;  %  oz.  25c;  1  oz.  45c;  %  lb.  $1.25;  1  lb.  $4.50,  postpaid. 

ST.  VALENTINE  BROCCOLI 

Resembles  cauliflower  in  appearance  as  well  as  in  quality,  in  fact 
no  one  but  an  expert  can  telí  grown  St.  Valentine  Broccoli  from 
cauliflower.  In  the  North  start  the  seed  in  May  to  get  a  crop  of 
fine  heads  during  Fall,  in  the  South  and  on  the  Pacific  coast  treat 
same  as  cabbage.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  14  lb.  $1.60;  lb.  $6.00. 
BBOCCOEI  PBIMATICCIO  Dl  VERONA— Early.  heads  like  cauli- 

flower,  large  and  pure  white.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c. 

BROCCOLI— EARLY  ITALIAN 

Does  not  make  a  firm  head  like  other  varieties  but  branches  into 
many  stalks  eac-h  bearing  a  miniatuře  cauliflower  head  of  pure 
white.  It  is  a  sprouting  form  of  broccoli,  that  can  be  easily  raised 
by  anyone  with  some  skill  in  gardening  in  any  good  garden  sou  if 
the  seed  is  started  early  so  as  to  develop  early  in  the  season,  before 
hot  and  dry  weather  sets  in.  As  tender  as  cauliflower  The  plants 
are  of  vigorous  growth  2  to  3  feet  high  and  should  be  spaced  18 
inches  apart  in  the  rows.  Sow  for  a  trial,  you  will  be  well  repaid. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.50. 

BRUSSELS  SPROUTS 

If  you' ve  never  seen  them  growing,  let  us  telí  you  the  plant  is 
erect,  two  feet  or  more  in  height  and  in  addition  to  the  rather  broad, 
heavy  leaves  the  stem  produces  miniatuře  heads  of  cabbage,  prob- 
ably  an  inch  or  less  in  diameter. 

Brussels  Sprouts  are  easily  raised,  eultivation  being  identical 
with  latě  cabbage,  seed  sown  in  Apríl  or  May,  the  smáli  plants  trans- 
planted  to  the  row  and  ready  for  use  in  the  fall.  Fashionable  hotels 
are  generally  good  customers  of  the  market  gardener  for  this  vege- 
table.  If  you  like  cabbage  try  a  package  this  season;  AMAGEK 
MARKET  is  the  varietv.  The  cost  is  smáli  indeed  and  you  may  be 
able  to  add  another  vegetable  to  the  variety  now  on  your  list. 

The  culture  of  Brussels  Sprouts  is  the  same  as  for  cabbage,  ex- 
cept  that  the  leaves  should  be  pulled  down  in  the  fall  to  give  the 
smáli  heads  more  room  to  grow. 

AMAGER  MARKET 

The  very  best  variety  of  Brussels  Sprouts  of  Danish  origin.  Of 
half  dwarf,  ‘  sturdy  growth,  producing  abundantly  large  solid  dark 
green  sprouts.  Verv  hardy  and  less  liable  to  aphis  than  other  sorta. 
Pkt.  10c;  1  oz.  30c;  %  lb-  $100;  1  lb.  $3.80,  prepaid. 

1MPROVED  EXTRA  DWARF 

Dwarf  hábit,  the  stems  are  thickly  set  with  Sprouts  which  grow 
about  one  inch  in  diameter.  Pkt.  5c;  1  oz.  25c;  %  lb.  85c;  lb.  $3.00, 
prepaid. 


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Actual  growing  trial  on  our  Vegetola  farm  cf  our  Copenhagen  Markét  Cabbage.  Notě  the  purity  of  our  strain. 


CABBAGE 

CULTURE:  1  oz.  of  seed  will  produce  2,000  plants,  8  oz.  per  acre. 

EARIY  SORTS.  In  the  Prairie  States  Apríl  lOth  is  about  the 
right  time  to  set  out  plants  into  the  field.  In  order  to  háve  plants 
ready  at  that  time  plant  the  seed  in  hot  beds  February  15th,  eovering 
the  seed  one-quarter  inch  deep.  This  will  give  you  ample  time  to 
transplant  into  cold  frames  and  produce  sturdy  plants  to  go  into  the 
field  by  April  lOth.  Háve  rows  3  feet  apart  and  plant  foot  apart  in 
the  row.  The  soil  for  cabbage  should  be  very  rich  with  good  drain- 
age.  Cultivate  frequently.  If  the  crop  shows  a  tendeney  to  head  up 
all  at  one  time  and  you  háve  not  ready  market  for  the  entire  crop, 
loosen  the  roots  in  the  ground  by  lifting  the  cabbages  iightly.  This 
will  permit  your  cabbage  to  stand  in  the  field  from  one  to  two  weeks 
after  maturity  without  bursting.  LATĚ  CABBAGE.  Drill  the  seed 
In  the  open  ground  about  the  middle  of  June.  About  July  20th  you 
will  get  from  this  sowing  large  and  štočky  plants  which  you  set  oui 
in  rows  3  feet  apart  and  18  inches  in  the  row.  Your  crop  will  be 
ready  in  October  and  November. 

CHENESE  OR  PE  TSAI  CABBAGE.  Culture  is  the  same  as  for 
early  cabbage.  Early  crop  brings  good  money.  Latě  crop  in  our 
locality  is  a  failure.  The  heads  never  reacli  good  size  and  foř  that 
reason  are  unsaiabe.  Chinese  Cabbage  will  not  stand  frost  and  set- 
ting  out  the  plants  into  the  field  must  be  accordinglv  ^elnyed. 

Which  Cabbage  Is  the  BEST? 

Cabbages  diflfer  in  size,  sliape,  earliness,  color,  flaror  and  keeping 
qualities.  This  makes  a  long  list  necessary. 

Where  only  one  variety  is  planted  we  suggest  either  FAULTLESS 
or  ALL  HEAD  EARLY. 

If  you  want  extreme  earliness  without  regard  to  quality  choose 
COPENHAGEN  MARKET.  If  you  like  qualitj  with  fairly  early 
maturity  then  plant  either  EARLY  SPRING  (round  head)  or  JER- 
SEY  WAKEFIELD  (conical  head). 

The  medium  early  varieties  are  nearly  all  of  good  flavor.  All  Sea- 
sons,  Early  Fiat  Dutch,  Early  Summer,  Faultless,  Sure  Crop  and 
All  Head  Early  are  all  good  sorts.  GLORYr  OF  ENKIIOUSEN  has 
hard  round  heads  and  while  of  good  quality  is  really  not  the  equal 
of  the  other  varieties  mentioned. 

For  latě  cabbage  either  for  Liberty  Cabbage  (Sauer  Kraut)  or 
for  storing  LATĚ  FLAT  DUTCH  is  the  outstanding  sort.  The  head 
is  large,  heavy  and  fairly  solid,  the  ribs  smáli,  the  leaves  tender  and 
the  flavor  excellent.  It  has  been  renamed  quite  a  number  of  times 
and  if  you’ve  raised  cabbage  of  this  description  but  under  another 
name  you’ve  very  likely  had  Latě  Fiat  Dutch.  Nearly  every  seed 
catalog  lists  it  under  several  names  and  ours  is  no  exception. 

ST.  EOTJIS  MARKET  is  another  splendid  latě  variety.  It  grows 
to  immense  size  but  is  inclined  to  be  rather  soft. 

DANISH  CABBAGE  like  Danish  Balí  Head,  Hollander,  Dutch 
Winter,  etc.,  are  splendid  keepers  and  for  this  reason  splendid  as  latě 
varieties.  But  they  are  coarse  and  háve  heavier  ribs  than  Latě  Fiat 
Dutch  and  are  not  quite  its  equal  in  flavor  and  tenderness. 

RED  CABBAGES,  Black  Diamond  is  fine  and  early.  Mammoth 
Rock  Red  is  of  large  size  but  is  later. 

SAVOY  CABBAGES  háve  a  crinkled  leall.  Many  prefer  them 
claiming  superior  quality.  Marvin’s  is  the  best. 


CABBAGE— ALL  HEAD  EARLY 

Best  sort  for  those  who  plant  but  one  variety  of  cabbage.  It  is 
the  earliest  of  all  large  cabbages,  sure  to  head,  and  uniform  in  shape, 
size  and  color,  and  of  liigh  quality.  Pkt.  5 e;  %  oz.  15c;  1  oz.  25c; 
Ví  lb.  50c;  1  lb.  $.1.65,  postpaid. 

DUTCH  WINTER  OR  HOLLANDER 

A  latě  sort,  producing  on  short  stalks  extremely  hard  heads  from 
6  to  12  pounds  in  weight,  according  to  liow  rich  the  ground  is  on 
which  it  is  grown.  It  has  a  distinct  white  color  and  of  all  cabbages 
it  is  the  best  keeper.  Stored  away  for  winter  it  is  in  prime  condi 
tion  the  next  spring  and  when  outer  leaves  are  removed  it  looks  jusi 
like  new  cabbage.  It  always  sells  at  top  prices.  Our  seed  is  raised 
from  heads  selected  for  form,  weight,  contents  of  dry  matter  and 
keeping  qualities  and  is  grown  for  us  on  Amager  Island  in  Denmark, 
bv  a  noted  specialist.  Pkt.  10c ;  %  oz.  20c ;  1  oz.  30c ;  44  lb. 
65c;  1  lb.  $2.40;  10  lbs.  $22.50,  postpaid. 


CABBAGE — JOHNSON’S  DRUMHEAD 


One  of  the  finest  main  crop  sorts  for  market  gardeners.  The 
plant  is  of  extra  strong  growth,  the  heads  very  large,  round,  slightly 
flattened  at  the  top,  remarkably  uniform,  extra  hard,  firm,  and  fine 
in  textuře.  The  average  weight  of  heads  is  from  12  to  16  lbs.  per 
head.  Pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  65c;  1  lb.  $2.40;  10  lbs. 
$22.50,  prepaid. 

CABBAGE— CANNON  BALL 

An  extra  early  variety  with  exceedingly  solid,  perfectly 
round  heads  with  rather  short  stalks.  A  very  good  keeper 
and  shipper.  It  is  dosely  related  to  Copenhagen  Market  but 
differs  from  it  in  being  a  sure  header  even  in  California  where 
cabbages  are  planted  out  of  natural  season  so  as  to  háve  a 
crop  for  shipping  out  in  midwinter.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  %  lb. 
75c;  1  lb.  $2.50;  10  lbs.  $24.00. 


The  earliest  cabbage  toda'/  is  our  “EARLY  MONEY.”  See  Novelties. 


COUNC1L  BLUFFS,  IQWA 


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COPENHAGEN  MARKÉT 

Extra  Early,  Heavy  Cropper 

As  early  as  the  Jersey  Wakefield,  matures 
very  evenly,  the  crop  can  be  harvested  in  two 
cuttings,  has  very  solid  and  hard  heads,  and 
is  heavier  than  any  of  the  oblong  headed  cab- 
bages.  The  heads  are  balí  shaped,  average 
about  eight  pounds  each  in  weight,  háve  a 
smáli  core,  and  are  produced  on  quite  short 
stalks,  almost  on  the  ground  level.  The  leaves 
are  smáli,  light  green,  always  tightly  folded, 
and  therefore  can  be  set  closer  than  is  usual 
with  varieties  of  similar  type. 

We  offer  seed  grown  by  the  originator  of  this 
variety.  Pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  30c;  *4  lb. 
85c;  1  lb.  $3.00;  10  lbs.  $28.50,  prepaid. 

Glory  of  Enkhousen  Cabbage 

Early  as  Succession,  heads  medium  sized,  just  right 
for  market,  perfectly  globe  shaped,  of  fine  dark 
green  color.  It  has  only  a  few  outer  leaves  permit- 
ting  elose  planting.  Good  keeper  and  shipper,  and 
may  be  pronounced  a  very  desirable  early  sort.  Pkt. 
10c;  %  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  65c;  lb.  $2.40;  10  lbs. 
$22.50,  prepaid. 


Eureka  Cabbage 


COPENHAGEN  MARKET. 


Extra  early,  heads  smáli  to  medium  in  size,  broad,  fiat, 
slighty  rounded.  Stem  very  short.  Can  be  set  close  having  but 
few  outer  leaves  and  will  make  good  hard  heads  even  In 

rather  poor  soil.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  lb.  $3.00. 

Early  Spring  Cabbage 

Early  Spring  is  fully  as  early  ripening  as  the  famous  Jersey 
Wakefield.  The  heads  are  round,  slightly  flattened,  attaining  a 
weight  of  about  six  pounds  each.  The  plant  is  of  uniform  dwarf 
growth,  has  but  few  outside  leaves,  and  can  be  planted  as  dosely  as 
20  inches  apart.  A  great  feature  about  this  cabbage  is  that  it  heads 
flrmly  at  an  early  stage  of  its  growth  so  that  fine,  hard  heads  al- 
though  smáli,  can  be  obtained  long  before  it  is  fully  matured.  Pkt. 

10c;  %  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  65c;  lb.  $2.40;  10  lbs.  $22.50,  postpaid. 


Cabbage — Charleston  Wakefield 


Charleston  Wakefield 

An  improved  and  larger  form  of  Early  Jersey  Wakefield, 
about  a  wenk  later  in  maturing,  but  yielding  fully  twice  the 
crop  of  the  originál  Jersey  Wakefield  Cabbage.  It  has  a  less 
pointed  head  than  its  ancestor,  is  a  first-rate  shipper  and  well 
liked  by  all  who  are  acquainted  with  this  variety.  Planted 
exclusively  in  some  parts  of  the  South.  Pkt.  10c;  V2  oz.  20c; 
1  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  85c;  1  lb.  $3.00;  10  lbs.  $28.50,  postpaid. 


We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate.  5  lbs.  oř  ověř  at  10  lb.  rate 
*6  lbs.  or  ověř  at  100  lb.  rate. 


Golden  Acre  Cabbage 

An  early  variety  of  Copenhagen  Market  type,  but  several  daya 
earlier.  Heads  round,  solid  and  ready  to  cut  at  almost  one  cutting. 
Pkt.  15c;  %  oz.  40c;  oz.  75c;  !4  lb.  $3.00;  lb.  $10.00. 

Early  Jersey  Wakefield 

Our  strain  of  this  cabbage  represents  the  highest  grade  of 
excellence.  It  is  the  result  of  the  most  careful  and  pains- 
taking  selection  from  an  early  maturing  head  of  perfect  shape. 
Smáli  but  thick  and  heavy  outside  leaves  permit  close  plant¬ 
ing,  and  enable  it  to  stand  more  cold  weather  without  injury 
when  carried  through  the  winter,  either  in  the  open  ground 
in  the  South  or  in  cold  frames  in  the  North.  Every  market 
gardener  knows  what  Jersey  Wakefield  is  and  we  know  that 
our  strain  cannot  be  beaten  in  earlincss,  hard  heading  qual- 
ities  or  uniform  growth.  Pkt.  10c;  y2  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  30c;  M 
lb.  65c;  1  lb.  $2.40;  10  lbs.  $22.50,  prepaid. 


kate  Fiat  Duích 


Latě  Fiat  Dutch 

The  old  type  staple  latě  variety,  introduced  here  from 
Europe  by  the  first  settlers.  It  has  so  many  good  qualities 
that  it  is  simply  indespensable.  There  are  new  varieties  of 
tomatoes,  beans,  lettuce,  etc.,  that  také  plače  of  old  varieties, 
but  when  it  comes  to  latě  cabbage  there  has  not  been  a  new 
variety  introduced  that  could  crowd  out  the  old  reliable 
Latě  Fiat  Dutch.  It  forms  very  large,  very  heavy,  fairly  solid 
heads  of  the  finest  quality  and  no  matter  how  bad  the  season 
Latě  Fiat  Dutch  will  make  heads. 

In  prolonged  dry  spells  the  plants  show  the  amount 
they  suffer,  it  looks  as  though  there  will  be  no  crop,  but  as 
soon  as  rain  falls  and  the  weather  cools  off,  the  plants  quick- 
ly  revive  and  make  good.  Whenever  you  plant  Latě  Fiat 
Dutch  you  are  on  the  safe  side.  Pkt.  10c;  y2  oz.  20c;  oz.  30c; 
Ví  lb.  65c;  1  lb.  $2.40,  postpaid. 


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DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO 


Cabbage — Autumu  King 

OTHER  CABBAGES 

AUTUMN  KING — A  latě  sort,  heads  very  large,  very  hard, 
fiat. 

ALL  SEASONS  — Heads  round,  flat,  weighing  from  10  to  12 
lbs.  each.  Of  high  quality  and  a  sure  header. 

EAELY  FLAT  DUTCH  — Second  early,  round  flat,  quality 
good.  Resists  heat  and  therefore  popular  in  the  South. 

EAELY  SUJQIEB — Follows  dosely  the  earliest  sorts  in  ma¬ 
turity,  the  heads  are  round,  flattened,  white  inside,  bluish 
green  outside. 

EAELY  IYINNINGSTADT — Conical  heads,  quality  good,  sea- 
son  medium  early. 

FAULTLESS  — Resembles  the  Early  Fiat  Dutch  variety.  A 
fine  cabbage  in  every  way. 

PRÉMIUM  FLAT  DUTCH  — This  is  the  same  thing  as  Latě 
Fiat  Dutch. 

ST.  LOUIS  MABKET — Latě  variety  with  very  large  heads 
which  are  rather  soft  if  the  season  is  not  right. 

STEIN’S  EAELY  FLAT  DUTCH — Popular  in  the  South  and 
very  much  like  Latě  Fiat  Dutch  variety,  except  that  the 
heads  are  a  little  lighter  and  that  it  matures  earlier. 

SUBE  CBOP — Another  type  of  Fiat  Dutch.  The  heads  are  a 
trifle  smaller  and  it  matures  about  two  weeks  earlier. 

SUCCESSION — Medium  Early,  round  flattened  heads,  ripens 
10  days  earlier  than  Fiat  Dutch,  is  fully  as  large  and  is 
of  very  high  quality. 

SUBEHEAD — Latě  variety,  sure  header,  quality  good  and  one 
of  the  most  reliable  of  all  latě  varieties.  It  rarely  dis- 
appoints. 

PEICE — Any  of  the  above:  Pt.  10c;  y2  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  30c; 
%  lb.  65c;  1  lb.  $2.40;  10  lbs.  $22.50,  prepaid. 


IV e  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  lbs.  or  over  at  10 
pound  rate,  25  pounds  or  over  at  100  pound  rate. 


DANISH  BALL  HEAD,  SHORT  STEM 

Resembles  the  Dutch  Winter  variety  quite  dosely,  ex- 
cepting  that  it  is  slightly  flat  on  top.  Popular  because  of  its 
great  solidity  of  head  and  its  unequalled  keeping  and  ship- 
ping  qualities.  The  heads  are  very  hard,  fine  grained,  and 
will  weigh  one-fourth  more  than  other  varieties  of  equal  size. 
Our  seed  is  very  high  bred  and  cannot  be  excelled  in  quality. 
Genuine  Amager  Island  grown.  Pkt.  10c;  y2  oz.  20c;  1  oz. 
30c;  14  lb.  65c;  1  lb.  $2.40;  10  lbs.  $22.50,  postpaid. 


DANISH  BALL  HEAD,  TALL  STEM 

Grows  good  size,  has  very  hard  heads,  and  is  a  most  ex- 
cellent  keeper.  It  resembles  the  Dutch  Winter  or  Hollander; 
has  all  its  good  qualities,  but  differs  from  it  in  maturing  two 
weeks  later,  and  has  taller  stems.  The  heads  are  more  balí 
shaped  than  those  of  the  Dutch  Winter.  The  average  weight 
of  heads  is  8  lbs.  True  Amager  Island  Danish  grown  seed. 
Pkt.  10c;  V2  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  65c;  1  lb.  $2.40;  10  lbs. 
$22.50,  postpaid. 


Chinese  Cabbage 

CHINESE  PE  TSAI  OR  CELERY  CABBAGE 

The  plant  when  fully  matured  measures  about  15  inches 
high  and  3  or  4  inches  in  diameter.  The  leaf  stems  are  white, 
as  if  they  had  been  blanched,  and  from  iy2  to  2  inches  broad. 
The  leaf  when  expanded  is  about  10  inches  across,  of  a  light  , 
green  color,  heavily  veined  and  crinkled,  like  Savoy  Cabbage. 
Pkt.  10c;  y2  oz.  20c;  oz.  40c;  %  lb.  $1.00;  1  lb.  $3.50,  postpaid. 

CHINESE  CABBAGE  WONGBOOK— Heat  and  drougth  j 
resisting  variety,  forming  large,  broad  and  heavy  heads  one 
third  shorter  than  those  of  the  regular  PE  TSAI.  Of  very  f 
high  quality.  Pkt.  10c;  y2  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  40c;  %  lb.  $1.25;  lb. 
$4.50,  postpaid. 

Culture — Chinese  cabbage  succeeds  in  cool  weather  only. 
It  is  easily  raised  if  seed  is  sown  latě  in  July  or  early  in 
August.  The  plants  develop  quickly,  forming  large  solid 
heads  well  blanched  in  the  hearts.  Sow  the  seed  thinly  where 
the  plants  are  to  mature  as  they  do  not  stand  transplanting 
well.  Háve  rows  2  ft.  apart  and  20  inches  between  the  rows. 
Chinese  Cabbage  is  much  milder  in  taste  than  ordinary  cab¬ 
bage,  it  is  ušed  boiled  as  well  as  raw  in  salads  or  made  into  i 
delicious  cold  slaw. 


WILTPROOF — Yellow  Resistant  Hollander 

We  háve  the  seed  of  this  Wilt-proof  cabbage — the  genuine 
and  true  article  grown  by  the  originator  in  the  vicinity  of  Ra- 
cine,  Wisconsin.  The  variety  we  are  offering  is  the  same  in 
all  particulars  as  the  common  reliable  Hollander.  It  is  the 
shorter  stemmed  and  earlier  maturing  strain.  In  districts 
where  yellows  prevail  this  strain  is  the  only  one  that  is  safe 
to  use.  A  certain  percentage  of  the  young  plants  will  show 
yellows  but  as  the  crop  grows  and  the  nearer  it  is  to  matur¬ 
ity  it  improves  until  finally  there  hardly  will  be  any  trace  of 
yellows  and  the  crop  will  be  uniform  and  of  good  quality. 
Pkt.  15c;  y2  oz.  40c;  1  oz.  85c;  14  lb.  $1.70;  1  lb.  $6.00,  pos- 
paid. 

TO  KILL  CABBAGE  WORMS 

Dissolve  2  tablespoonfuls  of  saltpeter  in  a  gallon  of 
water.  This  nonpoisonous  solution  gets  the  worms  in  a 
huřry.  It  beats  paris  green,  is  inexpensive  and  safe. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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More  Money  for  Cabbage 

You  vvill  get  more  money  for  early  cabbage  ií 
you  will  start  the  seed  in  frames  as  is  the  usual 
practice— BUT — not  crowd  the  plants.  Give  them 
plenty  of  room,  twice  as  much  as  you  ušed  to  do. 
You  will  háve  robust  plants  with  stems  as  big 
around  as  your  little  flngex  and  such  plants  you 
will  set  out  instead  of  the  spindly  things  raised  in 
au  overcrowded  box.  Following  this  metliod  you 
vvill  gain  from  15  to  20  days  and  get  for  a  dozen 
heads  more  than  you  will  later  in  the  season  for 
two  dozen. 


CABBAGE  FAULTLESS 

If  you  grow  one  variety  of  cabbage  only,  choose 
our  Faultless.  Faultless  is  a  medium  early  sort 
ripening  from  two  to  three  weeks  after  the'  early 
kinds,  forming  large  heads  averaging  12  lbs.  in 
weight  and  on  good  ground  reaching  the  propor- 
tions  of  the  well  knovvn  Latě  Fiat  Dutch  variety. 
The  heads  are  hard,  fiattened,  háve  only  very  few 
outer  leaves  and  the  inside  of  the  heads  is  white. 
The  individual  leaves  háve  smáli  ribs,  are  tender 
and  of  an  excellent  (lavor.  It  is  a  quality  sort.  If 
you  will  plant  Faultless,  you  will  liave  fine  cabbage 
to  seli  early  in  the  summer  and  you  can  keep  on 
cutting  till  frost  and  in  čase  you  will  still  háve  a 
part  of  the  crop  unsold  you  may  store  it  and  your 
cabbage  will  keep  till  midwinter.  It  is  a  good  keep- 
er,  a  good  seller,  dependable  as  to  crop,  fine  for 
slaw,  boiled  or  made  into  sauerkraut.  In  a  word,  it 
is  faultless.  Pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  20c;  oz.  30e;  %  lb.  65c; 
lb.  $2.40,  pospaid. 


We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  pounds  or 
over  at  10  pound  rate,  25  pounds  or  over  at  10O 
pound  rate. 


Faultless  Cabbage 


RED  CABBAGE 

RED  CABBAGE— BLACK  DIAMOND 

A  new  second  early  Red  Cabbage  from  Ilolland,  is  meeting  with 
i  greati  popularity  with  all  lovers  of  Red  Cabbage  on  account  of  its 
l  fine  appearance  and  deep  red,  almost  black  color.  Heads  medium 
sized,  very  hard  and  hcavy,  leaf  rib  thin  and  smáli.  Pkt.  10c;  %  oz. 
i  20c:  1  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  65c;  1  lb.  $2.00.  pospaid. 

MAMMOTH  ROCK  RED  CABBAGE 

Produces  large  solid  heads,  often  weighing  12  pounds  each. 
Always  sure  to  head  and  of  good  red  color  to  the  center.  Pkt.  10c; 
%  oz'  20e ;  1  oz.  30c;  ti  lb.  65c;  1  lb.  $2.00,  postpaid. 


SAVOY  CABBAGE 

CULTURE — Savoy  does  not  require  the  intensive  culture  common 
cabbage  does  and  will  make  a  good  crop  on  even  compartively  poor 
ground.  Should  be  treated  like  early  cabbage.  All  Savoys  are  su¬ 
perior  in  flavor  but  they  do  not  keep  long.  The  Italian  sorts  make 
hard  heads  and  in  both  quality  and  appearance  are  the  best  there 
is  in  this  class  of  vegetable. 

SAVOY  EARLY  PADOVA  (Italian) 

Extra  early,  heads  medium  sized,  round,  well  blanched,  hard, 
beautiful  in  appearance  and  of  excellent  quality,  far  superior  to  com¬ 
mon  sorts.  Of  all  Savoys  you  will  find  this  sort  most  profitable. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c. 

MARVIN’S  SAVOY  CABBAGE 

Most  pouplar  and  best  of  all  savoys.  Heads  large,  solid,  very 
curly,  having  onlv  a  moderate  amount  of  outside  foliage,  growing 
dosely  about  the' head.  Of  excellent  quality  and  flavor.  Pkt.  10c; 

IMPROVED  AMERICAN  SAVOY 

Has  the  largest  head  of  all  Savoys.  The  heads  are  rather  loose, 
but  being  rather  tender  and  of  pleasant  flavor,  the  whole  head  can 
be  ušed  for  cooking.  Pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  30c;  14  lb-  65c;  1  lb. 
$2.40,  postpaid. 


NITRÁTE  OF  SODA 

Radishes,  beets,  lettuce  and  other  crops  are  hastened  to  maturity 
and  the  amount  of  crop  doubled  by  the  use  of  nitráte  of  soda.  Ni¬ 
tráte  costs  money  but  since  iťs  use  means  twice  as  much  money  for 
your  crops  it  will  pay  you  to  use  it.  Supposed  that  it  will  cost  you 
$10.00  to  fertilize  half  an  aere  of  radishes.  Haif  an  acre  of  radishes 
should  bring  normally  $100.00  at  least.  If  you  get  double  that  which 
is  $200.00  and  deduct  $10.00  for  the  nitráte,  you  will  be  $90.00  ahead 
How  to  use  it:  For  early  highly  paying  crops  use  400  lbs.  to  the 
acre.  For  staple  crops  75  to  100  lbs.  Pulverize  the  nitráte  and 
spread  it  over  the  field  at  a  time  when  the  plants  are  well  established 
when  they  háve  2  or  3  true  leaves  and  when  the  plants  are  showing 
signs  of  steady  onward  growth.  We  do  not  seli  nitráte  of  soda. 
Write  to  Washington,  D.  C.,  Dept.  of  Agriculture  for  more  informa- 
tion. 


We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  pounds  oř  over  at 
10  pounds  rate,  25  pounds  or  over  at  100  pounds  rate. 


Savoy  Cabbagre — Early  Vienna 


SAVOY  CABBAGE— EARLY  VIENNA 

The  heads  of  this  are  rouud,  dark  green,  exceedingiy  curly 
formed  on  sliort  stalks,  weighing  from  3  to  5  lbs.  each.  It  is  quite 
an  old  variety,  yet  it  must  be  classed  as  one  of  the  very  best.  Pkt. 
5c;  V2  oz.  20c;  oz.  30c;  14  lb.  lb.  65c;  lb.  $2.40. 

EARLY  ITALIAN  SAVOY  ASTI 

EXTRA  EARLY.  SURE  HEADER 

Italian  Savoy  Cabbage  (Cavolo  di  Milano)  is  a  variety 
especially  adapted  for  warm  countries  and  about  the  only 
variety  that  will  make  a  solid  head  in  the  South.  It  never 
fails  to  make  solid  heads,  finely  curled,  perfectly  round  and 
weighing  from  3  to  5  lbs.  each.  It  grows  on  a  short  stalk, 
and  the  heads  are  produced  in  40  days  from  the  dáte  of  set- 
ting.  It  is  a  sure  cropper,  whether  planted  in  the  fall  or  in 
the  spring.  We  háve  the  genuine  seed  from  one  of  Italy’s 
best  seed  growers.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  25c;  %  lb.  85c;  lb.  $3.00. 

Latě  Savoy  Asti — Of  Italian  origin  suitable  for  warm 
countries  producing  heads  of  very  large  size.  Pkt.  10c;  oz, 
25c;  %  lb.  85c;  lb.  $3.00. 

ITALIAN  SAVOY  PIACENZA 

Cavolo  verza  quarantino  di  Piacenza.  Extra  early  heads 
large,  fiat  and  heavy.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  lb.  $3.00. 


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CARROTS 

CULTURE — 1  oz.  for  100-foot  row,  4  lbs.  per  acre. 
Oarrots  are  very  hardy  and  can  be  planted  as  soon  as 
you  stir  up  from  2  to  3  inches  of  top  soil.  Háve  the  rows 
14  inches  apart  and  thin  to  about  4  inches  apart  in  the  rows. 
Cover  the  seed  half  inch  deep  and  tramp  the  ground  firinly 
which  insures  quick  germination.  Cultivate  frequently. 


What  Is  the  Best  Carrot? 

If  you  want  early,  sweet  and  tender  Carrots  of  the  finest 
quality  without  regard  to  heavy  yield  grow  the  NANTES 
variety.  The  next  best  sort  to  grow  is  the  EARLY  CHANTE- 
NAY  or  Rubicon  as  it  is  sometimes  called.  The  roots  of 
Chantenay  can  be  pulled  when  only  half  grown  and  at  the 
stage  they  are  of  excellent  quality.  When  fully  developed 
Chantenay  makes  roots  of  good  size  and  if  you  plant  only 
one  variety  of  Carrot,  Chantenay  is  the  best  sort. 

The  best  Carrot  to  put  in  the  cellar  for  use  in  winter  is 
GUERANDE  or  OXHEART.  It  grows  to  immense  size  and 
the  quality  is  good.  Of  all  Carrots  Oxheart  is  the  best  keeper. 

DANVERS  Carrot  makes  nice  shaped  roots  and  is  an 
extra  heavy  yielder  but  it  is  of  only  average  quality.  It  is  a 
good  sort  to  grow  for  market.  The  roots  of  French  and 
Scarlet  Hora  varieties  are  too  smáli  and  are  grown  only  for 
extreme  earliness. 


High  Ciass  Carrot  Seed 

Our  carrot  seed  grows  roots  that  háve  no  hard  core,  are 
rich  in  color  of  uniform  shape  without  the  rosin-like  směli 
characteristic  to  this  vegetable.  Prepared  for  table,  the  ten- 
derness,  sweetness  and  delicious  flavor  makes  it  a  dish  fit  for 
the  gods.  Your  customers  can  telí  good  carrot  from  poor. 
Raise  the  finest  carrot  there  is  from  our  seed,  to  make  them 
come  again. 

FRENCH  FORCING 

Also  called  Very  Early  Scarlet  Forcing  or  Golden  Balí.  Roots 
round  about  2  inches  in  diameter,  leaves  short  and  erect  and  while 
smáli  are  quite  suffieient  for  early  bunching.  Tender  and  sweet. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  50c;  lb.  $1.70;  10  lbs.  $16.00,  pospaid. 

EARLY  CHANTENAY 

Earlier  than  the  Danvers  Half-Long  and  will  average  some  30 
to  40  tons  to  the  acre.  The  root  is  somewhat  stump-rooted,  its  aver¬ 
age  length  will  be  between  5 y2  and  6  inches,  tapering  slightly  from 
well-set  shoulders.  The  surface  is  smooth  and  a  deep  orange  in 
color,  and  the  flesh  is  very  crisp  and  tender.  One  of  its  best  fea- 
turcs  is  the  fact  that  it  is  ready  for  table  use  at  almost  every  stage 
during  its  growth.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  lb.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.50;  10  lbs. 
$14.00,  prepaid. 

NANTES 

Tops  of  medium  size,  roots  cylindrical,  smooth,  bright,  orange, 
becoming  yellow  in  center,  but  with  no  distinct  core.  Of  the  finest 
quality  and  one  of  the  most  symmetrical  and  handsome  of  the 
medium  sized  sorts.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  40c;  lb.  $1.50;  10  lbs. 
$14.00,  postpaid. 


GUERANDE  OR  OXHEART 

Roots  short  and  very  tliick,  only  about  (i  inches  long  and  fully 
4  to  6  inches  in  diameter.  Grows  very  rapidly  and  the  roots  attain 
a  weight  of  more  than  a  pound  each.  Excellent  in  qnality.  Will 
prove  quite  profitable  for  the  market  gardener.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  14 
lb.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.50;  10  lbs.  $14.00,  pospaid. 


SELECTED  DANVERS 

The  roots  are  almost  cylindrical,  stump  rooted,  of  line  rich, 
orange  red  color.  Flesh  fine  grained,  crisp,  tender,  with  a  very  little 
core.  There  is  more  seed  sown  of  this  variety  than  any  other  three 
table  varieties  combined.  Why  is  this?  Because  there  is  no  carrot 
grown  that  combines  so  many  desirable  qualities  as  this  sort. 
Xameiy,  it  is  of  good  quality  and  line  shape,  size  just  right,  and  is 
very  easily  harvested.  Above  all,  it  is  a  very  heavy  cropper,  30  tons 
of  roots  per  acre  being  no  exceptional  crop.  It  is  a  very  important 
variety  with  market  gardeners.  Realizing  this,  we  are  constantly 
improving  our  strain  of  this  carrot,  and  can  confidently  pronounce  it 
the  finest  in  cultivation.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  40c;  lb.  $1.50;  10 
lbs.  $14.00,  prepaid. 

DIPR0VED  LONG  ORANGE — Roots  long,  thickest  near  the 
Crown,  tapering  regularly  to  a  point.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c; 
%  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.30;  10  lbs.  $12.00,  postpaid. 
ALTMRIN GHAM — Very  similar  to  Imp.  Long  Orange.  Pkt. 

5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.30;  10  lbs.  $12.00. 

ST.  YALERY — This  is  an  extra  fine  variety,  an  improvement 
over  Imp.  Long  Orange.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  35c;  1 
lb.  $1.30;  10  lbs.  $2.00,  postpaid. 

CORELESS — Medium  heavy  cropper,  stump  rooted,  almost 
without  a  core,  sweet  and  tender.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb. 
40c;  1  lb.  $1.50;  10  lbs.  $14.00,  pospaid. 

EARLY  SCARLET  HORN — Forcing  variety.  Roots  cylindri¬ 
cal,  3  inches  long.  Quality  very  good.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c; 
%  lb.  45c;  1  lb.  $1.60;  10  lbs.  $15.00,  postpaid. 

STOCK  CARROTS 

The  big  and  heavy  roots  grow  one-third  above  the  ground 
and  are  easily  pulled  in  harvesting.  Plant  in  rows  2V2  feet 
apart  at  the  rate  of  2  lbs  per  acre. 

LARGE  WHITE  BELGIAN — Both  flesh  and  skin  white.  Pkt. 

5c;  oz.  10c  %  lb.  25c;  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $7.50,  prepaid. 
LARGE  YELLOW  BELGLiN — Flesh  and  skin  of  pále  orange 
color.  Pkt.  5fc ;  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  25c;  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $7.50, 
prepaid. 


We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  pounds  or  over  at  10 
pound  rate,  25  pounds  or  over  at  100  pound  rate. 


CQUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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CAULIFLOWER 

Culture — 1  oz.  for  2,000  plants,  V2  lb.  per 
acre. 

The  culture  of  cauliflower  is  similar  to 
that  of  cabbage.  For  au  early  crop  sow  Marcb 

lst  in  hot  beds.  For  latě  crops  it  can  be 
sown  in  the  early  part  of  June  in  rows 
a  foot  apart.  When  plants  are  well  de- 
veloped  them  may  be  pulled  up  and 
set  in  rows  4  feet  apart  and  2  feet 
apart  in  the  rows.  If  possible  use 
liquid  manure  and  apply 
i  around  the  roots  of  the  plants 
!  as  soon  as  growth  starts.  This 
will  make  wonders.  You 
hardly  can  give  cauliflower 
too  much  fertilizer.  When 
heads  begin  to  form,  gather 
the  leaves  loosely  together 
!  and  tie  them  at  the  top  to 
prevent  the  sun  from  in- 
juring  the  heads. 


I  háve  tried  seeds  from  many 
other  seedsmen  and  found  out  that 
your  seeds  are  absolutely  the  best. 

M.  KULAK, 

Bryan,  Texas. 


Wliich  Is  the 


Best  Cauliflower? 


Perfection  Cauliflower 


For  the  unexperienced  the  DRY  WEATHER  or  DANISH 
I  GIANT  is  the  most  reliable  early  variety.  In  the  Prairie  and 
Southern  States  the  most  important  point  in  Cauliflower  cul- 
;  ture  is  early  sowing  so  that  the  plants  will  develop  before 
hot  and  dry  weather  sets  in.  Sow  early,  háve  the  ground 
well  prepared  and  well  enriched  and  if  needs  be  water  the 
plants  and  if  you  will  sow  Dry  Weather  you  will  raise  fine 
i  large  heads  even  if  you  are  not  an  expert  in  gardening. 

The  earliest  variety  is  SIX  WEEKS.  Here  in  Iowa  it 
takés  an  expert  to  raise  cauliflower,  but  further  North  and 
along  the  coast  where  the  climate  is  cool  and  moist  all  Cauli- 
flowers  are  easily  raised.  In  those  States  you  can  do  well 
wth  the  less  expensive  latě  sorts  and  the  ITALIAN  GIANT  is 
about  the  finest  and  largest  of  all  latě  varieties.  It  takés 
time  for  the  latě  sorts  to  make  a  crop,  hut  when  they  do 
come  the  heads  are  of  gigantic  size. 

PERFECTION 


SNOWBALL  CAULIFLOWER 

A  very  early  variety  that  will  produce  perfectly  well 
grown  white,  solid  heads,  9  to  14  inches  across,  and  deep, 
in  proportion.  That  is  our  strain  of  Snowball.  Cauliflower 
is  a  vegetable  that  has  to  be  grown  with  certain  care.  It  must 
be  sown  and  transplanted  at  the  right  time,  and  planted  in 
well-prepared  rich  soil.  When  this  is  doně  our  seed  will 
be  found  superior  to  any  strain  of  Snowball.  Pkt.  20c;  %  oz. 
60c;  1  oz.  $2.00;  %  lb.  $6.00;  1  lb.  $20.00,  postpaid. 

AUTUMN  GIANT 

Reliable  latě  sort  with  very  large  fine  heads;  popular  In 
the  South  for  a  latě  variety.  Pkt.  10c;  *4  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  60c; 
1  lb.  $5.00.  postpaid. 


EXTRA  EARLY  CAULIFLOWER 

We  oan  confidentially  say  that  Perfection  is  high  attain- 
ment  in  the  development  of  the  Cauliflower.  The  seed  was 
grown  for  us  hy  an  expert  specialist,  and  no  pains  in  selec- 
tion  of  heads  and  harvesting  of  the  stock  was  spared  to  háve 
it  the  best  quality. 

This  new  variety  is  the  result  of  many  years  of  efforts  to 
breed  a  very  early  Cauliflower  of  the  Dwarf  Snowball  Type. 
Perfection  ripens  fully  10  days  ahead  of  Snowball.  The  plants 
are  quite  dwarf  with  smáli  leaves  and  large  heads,  but  not  as 
large  as  Snowball.  The  heads  are  pure  white,  stone-hard, 
and  of  the  finest  quality.  It  is  perfectly  true  to  type  and  its 
eveness  in  maturing  will  be  welcomed  by  market  gardeners, 
as  will  enable  them  to  clear  off  the  ground  at  one  cutting.  Pkt. 
20c;  Ví  oz.  70c;  1  oz.  $2.50;  Ví  lb.  $7.00;  1  lb.  $25.00,  prepaid. 


LATĚ  ITALIAN  GIANT 

This  is  the  largest  of  all  Cauliflowers.  It  produces  fine, 
compact,  well-próportioned  heads.  It  is  quite  a  latě  variety, 
and  it  takés  7  to  8  months  before  it  heads,  but  then  it  surely 
does  head.  Grown  to  considerable  extent  in  the  South.  Pkt. 
10c;  %  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  60c;  lb.  $5.00.  postpaid. 

LARGE  LATĚ  ALGIERS 

A  vigorous  latě  maturing  variety  for  latě  fall  use.  Large 
heads.  Pkt.  10c;  Ví  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  60c;  lb.  $5.00,  postpaid. 

PARIS  EARLY  CAULIFLOWER 


A  dwarf  growing  first  class  variety  for  early  spring  plant- 

DRY  WEATHER  OR  DANISH  GIANT  pkt-  10c:  oz-  65c=  *  lb-  ?2-°°;  lb-  *7-00- 


Reaches  perfection  where  other  sorts  fail.  Especially 
valuable  in  dry  seasons  and  also  in  the  South.  It  produces 
very  large,  perfectly-formed  white  solid  heads,  maturing  about 
a  week  later  than  Snowball.  The  cauliflower  will  head  when 
most  other  sorts  would  be  a  failure.  Pkt.  20c;  Ví  oz.  50c;  1 
oz.  $1.80;  Ví  lb.  $7.00;  1  lb.  $20.00,  prepaid. 


EVERY  GARDENER 

should  háve  a  patch  of  asparagus,  halm,  chives,  green  onions, 
mint,  rhubarb,  thyme,  sage  and  where  possible  also  of  water- 
cress.  These  perennial  crops  once  established  need  hardly 
any  care,  bringing  a  steady  income  for  years  after  planting. 


EARLIEST  DWARF  ERFURT 

Popular  with  many  gardeners.  Quite  similar  to  Snow¬ 
ball,  except  that  it  is  a  trifle  earlier.  Under  good  treatment 
every  plant  produces  a  fine  large  snow  white  head.  Pkt.  20c; 
Ví  oz.  45c;  1  oz.  $1.80;  Ví  lb.  $4.25;  1  lb.  $16.00,  postpaid. 


We  seli  half  ounces  at  ounce  rate,  half 
pounds  at  pound  rate. 


THE  EAKLIEST  CAULIFLOWER  TODAY  IS  OUR  “SIX  WEEKS.”  SEE  NOVELTIES. 


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Cardoon — Large  Smooth 

Stalks  thick,  very  fleshy,  large  and  with- 
out  spines.  The  best  variety.  The  blanched 
stalks  are  a  reál  delicacy  either  boiled  and 
served  with  butter  sauee  or  smothered  in 
butter  or  olivě  oil  and  flavored  with  sliced 
onion  or  with  a  little  garlic.  Fried  in  but¬ 
ter  in  a  covered  frying  pan,  flavored  with 
just  a  little  garlic  and  salt  anchovy  you  will 
find  Cardoon  a  dish  fit  for  the  gods.  Easy 
to  grow.  Sow  the  seed  early  in  the  Spring 
set  out  the  plants  when  the  weatlier  is  set- 
rled,  2  feet  apart  eaeh  way  and  blanch  in 
the  same  way  as  celery.  To  be  really  good 
and  tender  cardoon  must  be  well  blanched. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  95c;  lb.  $3.50,  postpaid. 
TOCKS  SPINY  CARDOON.— Produces  heavy 
stalks  and  in  špite  of  its  spines  is  popular 
with  many  who  are  partial  to  this  vege- 
fable.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  95c;  lb.  $3.50. 


Chives — Schnittlauch 

This  vegetable  is  a  perennial  plant  growing 
in  thick  tufts  and  is  related  to  the  onion 
but  never  forms  a  bulb.  The  edible  part  is 
its  grass  like,  deep  green,  liollow  leafage. 
The  leaves  finely  cut  are  ušed  for  flavoring 
soups,  scrambled  eggs  or  are  mixed  with 
cottage  cheese.  The  leaves  can  be  cut  throug- 
out  the  summer  till  frost.  Their  flavor  is 
onion  like.  very  mild  and  pleasant.  Pkt.  10c; 
oz.  60c.  Plants:  25  for  25c;  60c  per  100;  $3.50 
per  1000. 


Dandelion 

A  hardy  perennial.  Sow  in  early  spring, 
in  drills  half  an  inch  deep,  and  thin  to  10 
or  12  inches  in  the  row.  Will  be  ready  to 
cut  in  the  following  spring.  One  ounce  of 
seed  to  300  feet  of  drill. 


French  Thick  Leaved 

Very  early  large  leaves  which  make  whole- 
some  greens.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c;  %  lb.  $1.40; 
1  lb.  $5.00,  postpaid. 


Chervil 

(Koerbel-Cerfeuil).  A  vegetable  similar  to 
parsley,  but  handsomer.  Ušed  for  flavoring 
soups  and  salads,  also  for  garnishing.  Has 
a  strong  flavor  and  perfume.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c; 

*4  lb.  $1.00;  1  lb.  $3.80,  postpaid. 


HORŠE  RADISH 

CULTURE — Plant  in  rich  soil,  foot  apart 
in  rows.  Plow  the  field  early  in  the  Spring, 
allow  10  days  for  the  soil  to  settle  then  také 
a  stick,  drive  this  into  the  ground  in  a  slant- 
ing  way,  plače  your  sets  in  the  openings. 
then  firm  the  soil.  Using  stick  in  planting 
is  very  important  as  well  as  placing  the  sets 
into  the  openings  straight.  If  the  sets  get 
bent  while  being  placed  in  the  openings  you 
will  get  crooked  roots  that  are  of  far  iess 
value  than  loug  straight  roots.  The  bulk  of 
the  erop  is  made  in  the  fall,  while  the  weather 
is  cool  therefore  wait  with  the  digging  to  the 
last — dig  just  before  heavy  frosts.  When 
making  your  own  sets  see  to  it  that  they 
are  free  from  black  spots,  8  to  12  in.  long 
and  about  the  thickness  of  a  pencil.  It  takés 
15  thousand  sets  planted  3x1  to  set  an  acre. 


New  Bohemian 

Also  ealled  Maliner  Křen.  It  originated 
near  Malin,  in  Bohemia,  where  it  has  been 
cultivated  for  many  years.  Every  year  im- 
mense  quantities  of  the  roots  are  exported 
to  all  parts  of  Europe.  The  roots  are  very 
large  and  the  flesh  snow  white.  It  matures 
somewhat  earlier  than  the  ordinary  kind.  The 
greatest  value  of  this  variety  lies  in  the  fact 
that  it  is  very  hot  to  the  taste  and  at  the 
same  time  agreeable  and  sweet.  Sets  ready 
for  planting.  Uozen  30c;  50  for  90c;  100  for 
$1.60,  postpaid.  1000  roots,  $12.00. 


Cress 

CRESS  possesses  a  pleasant,  slightly  pun- 
gent  flavor  which  is  especially  pronounced  in 
watercress.  Watercress  besides  being  slightly 
pungent  has  a  certain  sort  of  perfumed  taste 
which  is  hard  to  describe  and  which  is  very 
pleasant  to  the  palatě.  Ušed  as  salad  and  for 
garnishing. 


WATER  CRESS — For  growing  along  banks  of 
ponds  or  streams.  Easily  raised  from 
seed  and  once  you  start  a  plantation  the 
plants  will  spread  and  you  will  háve  cress 
to  cut  forever.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  14  lb. 

$1.00;  lb.  $3.50. 

CCRLED  GARDEN  CRESS— A  smáli  CUTled 
plant  with  a  pleasant  slightly  pungent 
flavor.  Sow  the  seed  early  in  spring. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  lb.  60c. 


OPLAND  CRESS — Similar  to  Water  Cress  but 
can  be  grown  in  any  garden.  Leaves 
smooth.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  lb.  80c. 


COLLARD 


Bavarian  Garlic 


.  .  .  .  „  ..  ,  .  . .  The  bulbs  of  this  garlic  are  larger  than 

■  *S  a  í°rnl  °t  cabbage,  the  leaves  fold  those  of  the  common  variety,  and  keep  very 

centx?í  a  .s?rt  of  bur!c,h-  long.  Selected  fine  sound  bulbs.  %  lb.  20c; 

GEORGIA  BLUE  STEM  yanety  grows  hke  y  fb  30  1  ,b  m  postpaid. 

Kale  and  is  cropped.  The  leaves  when  cooked 
are  very  tender  and  delicate  in  taste. 

Georgia  White  Cabbage 

A  cross  between  cabbage  and  collard  with 
a  flavor  like  cabbage  and  heading  up  like 
cabbage.  It  never  winterkills  and  the  firm 
heads  which  are  almost  as  large  as  those  of 
cabbages  can  be  left  on  the  plants  and  har- 
vested  during  the  winter  as  needed.  The  heads 
are  round  and  either  raw  or  boiled  delicious 
in  flavor.  More  tender  and  whiter  than  the 
Blue  Stem  variety  and  equally  as  cold  and 
heat  resistant.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  lb.  $1.40. 

Georgia  Blue  Stem 

The  old  popular  variety,  very  tall  and  long 
stemmed  leaves  far  apart.  The  leaves  can  be 
cropped  and  eaten,  as  the  plant  forms  new 
leaves  again.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  1  lb.  90c,  post¬ 
paid. 

Chives  a  Paying  Crop 

Do  you  know  that  you  could  seli  lots  of 
chives  if  you  are  loeated  near  a  good  sized 
town  ?  In  many  cases  the  demand  is  more 
than  the  supply.  Sow  chives  in  the  spring  to 
get  sturdy  plants  by  fall.  Leave  them  out- 
doors,  they  will  not  winterkill  and  about  the 
middle  of  February  spade  out  and  divide  the 
clumps  so  that  ono  dozen  clumps  will  fill  out 
an  ordinary  flat,  plače  flats  in  the  hot  bed  or 
a  green  house  and  in  two  weeks  your  chives 
will  be  8  inches  tall  and  ready  for  the  market. 

In  our  town  the  growers  get  $1.00  per  fiat 
and  hundreds  of  flats  are  sold  every  spring. 

The  first  flats  go  to  the  market  latě  in  Feb¬ 
ruary  when  there  is  not  much  else  to  seli 
from  the  garden. 


CORN  SALAD 
Large  Green  Cabbaging 

The  whole  plant  makes  an  excellent  and 
distinct  salad.  The  seed  is  sown  at  the  end 
of  summer  or  autumn,  in  any  kind  of  soil 
and  the  plant  produces  leaves  from  October 
to  Spring,  without  Tequiring  any  attention 
or  protection.  Pkt.  5c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.20, 
postpaid. 


Do  you  know  that  we  are  the  actual 
growers  of  many  seeds  we  seli? 


AVe  seli  lialf  pounds  at  pouml  rate,  5  lbs. 
or  ověř  at  10  lb.  rate,  25  ll»s.  oř  over  at  100 
lb.  rate. 


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CELERY 

CULTURE— 1  ounce  for  about  2,500  plants,  1  lb. 
required  for  one  acre. 

As  celery  seed  is  very  slow  to  germinate  we 
suggest  planting  the  seed  in  hot  beds  covering  about 
1-8  meh  deep,  wetting  the  bed  thoroughly  and  cover- 
in  with  burlap  to  hold  the  moisture  and  hasten  the 
germination.  Sow  about  March  1.  When  plants 
come  up  remove  the  burlap  and  keep  the  bed  venti- 
lated  to  prevent  damping  off.  When  the  plants  are 
about  2  inches  high  transplant  in  the  hot  beds  3 
inches  apart  each  way.  When  they  are  4  inches 
high  eut  off  the  tops  which  will  induce  stoekiness. 
The  plants  will  soon  grow  again  and  when  they  get 
6  inches  tall  set  out  in  the  open  in  trenches  6  inches 
deep  and  6  inches  apart  in  the  trenches  eutting  off 
the  outer  leaves  pressing  the  soil  firmly  around  the 
roots.  When  the  plants  are  nearly  full  grown  they 
should  be  handled  which  is  doně  by  gathering  the 
leaves  together  and  drawing  the  dirt  around  the 
plants  to  one-third  of  their  length  taking  care  that 
none  of  the  dirt  falls  between  the  leaves  so  that  the 
plants  will  not  růst  or  rot.  After  a  few  days  draw 
more  dirt  around  the  plants  and  repeat  this  process 
every  few  days  until  only  the  tops  of  leaves  are  vis- 
ible.  This  insures  perfect  bleaching. 

Which  Celery  Is  the  Best? 

The  earliest  and  best  paying  variety  is  Golden 
Plume.  Golden  Šelf  Blanching,  a  little  later  variety, 
is  firmer,  slightly  better  keeper  and  withstands  un- 
favorable  weather  well.  The  tall  strain  is  the  Corn¬ 
ing  variety  for  long  distance  shipping.  French  suc- 
cess,  a  latě  variety,  is  high  class  in  quality  and  al- 
ways  profitable.  Giant  Pascal  makes  finest  looking 
plants,  heavier  than  most  other  varieties  of  attrac- 
tive  deep  green  color  and  is  the  best  variety  for 
growing  plants  for  sále  to  the  generál  public. 

A  wealth  of  information  is  contained  in  Farmers 
Bulletin  No.  1269,  “Celery  Growing,”  which  you  will 
get  free,  if  you  will  write  to  the  Department  of  Agri- 
culture,  Washington,  D.  C. 

WHITE  COLUMBIA  CELERY 

An  early  variety,  blanching  to  a  light  GOLDEN 
YELLOW.  Columbia  has  an  extra  heavy  and  full 
heart,  is  a  vigorous  grower  and  has  so  far  resisted 
blight.  Its  distinct  rich,  nutty  flavor  is  one  of  the 
strong  features  of  this  variety.  Pkt.  10c;  y2  oz. 
15c;  oz.  40c;  *4  lb.  $1.10;  lb.  $4.00,  prepaid. 


Celeriac  Pragrue  Model 


TALL  GOLDEN  ŠELF  BLANCHING  CELERY 

Highly  disease  resistant,  earlier,  taller  and  heavier  than  the  orig¬ 
inál  French  strain.  Of  better  appearance,  very  high  in  quality  and  a 
remarkably  good  keeper.  Has  met  with  favor  in  every  market.  Pkt. 
10c;  oz.  60c;  %  lb.  $2.00;  lb.  $7.00. 

DWARF  GOLDEN  ŠELF  BLANCHING— A  little  later  than  the  tall 
strain  and  stands  frost  a  little  better.  Best  French  grown  seed. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  &  lb.  $2.00;  lb.  $7.00. 


FRFWrH»C  Cl  A  late  variety,  compact  and 

F  IvUilNV^n  O  OU  LLEnJij  short  in  stem  so  that  the  plants 
may  be  well  earthed  up  for  blanching  while  growing  close  together. 
The  foliage  is  dark  green.  The  heart  is  large,  solid  and  is  formed 
early.  The  stalks  become,  when  blanched,  almost  white  or  very  light 
creamy  yellow,  thick,  yet  brittle,  without  stringiness  and  of  good 
quality.  It  requires  more  time  to  mature  than  some  sorts  but  remains 
firm,  solid  and  in  fine  condition  until  late  in  spring.  Pkt.  10c;  oz. 
45c;  2  oz.  75c;  *4  lb.  $1.10;  lb.  $4.25. 

WHITE  BLUME— Pkt.  5c;  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  70c;  lb.  $2.50,  postpaid. 
WTNTER  QUEEN  —Late,  long  keeping  variety,  quality  very  high.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.  25c;  %  lb.  65c;  lb.  $2.40,  pospaid. 

EASX  BLANCHING — Same  as  Sanford  Superb.  Two  weeks  later 
than  Golden  Šelf  Blanching,  much  better  keeper,  blanches  white  in- 
stead  of  yellow.  Easily  blanched  with  boards,  in  fact,  of  all  celeries 
this  one  is  the  easiest  to  blanch.  Fine  shipper.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c; 
%  lb.  $1.10;  lb.  $4.00. 


Giant  Pascal  or  Winter  King  Celery 

Large,  solid,  erisp  and  of  sweet  nutty  flavor.  Color,  ivory  white, 
long,  thick  and  stringless,  while  the  heart  is  golden  yellow  and  very 
attractive.  Pkt.  5c;  1  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  70c;  1  lb.  $2.50,  postpaid. 


CELERIAC  GIANT  PRAGUE 

Round,  smooth  roots  with  very  few  side  roots.  Pkt.  10c;  y2  oz. 
15c;  1  oz.  20c;  M  lb.  60c;  1  lb.  $2.00,  postpaid. 


Prague  Model  Celeriac  S^gut^aísUÍU1.- 

lets,  and  few  in  number,  and  is  of  fine  flavor  with  flesh  nearly  snow- 
white.  Pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  20c;  oz.  30c. 


LARGE  ERFURT  CELERIAC — Roots  large,  smooth  and  almost  round. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  %  lb.  60c;  lb.  $2.00. 

SOUP  CELERY — The  leaves  are  ušed  like  parsley  in  soups  and  in 
seasoning.  Pkt.  5c;  1  oz.  15c;  y,  lb.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.50,  pospaid. 


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DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO 


SWEET  CORN 

One  Pound  for  150  hills,  12  to  15  Ibs.  in  hills  for  an  acre. 

CTJLTURE — Plant  in  rows  3  feet  apart  in  hills  3%  ft.  apart,  drop  in  each  hill  4-5 
seeds,  later  thin  out  to  three  plants  in  each  hill.  Plant  deep,  3  to  4  inches,  so  that  in 
čase  of  frost  the  plants  will  háve  a  ehance  to  come  up  from  the  root  which  unless  the 
frost  is  very  severe  are  unhurt. 


How  to  Grow  Early  Corn 

In  prepa-ring  your  soil  for  a  crop  of  EARLY  Sweet  Corn  do  not  stir  your  soil  more 
than  three  inches  deep  and  do  not  cover  the  seed  more  than  an  inch  deep. ..Háve  the 
rows  3%  feet  apart  in  the  rows.  Break  off  all  suckers  as  soon  as  they  appear.  Culti- 
vate  frequently  and,  do  not  fail  to  stir  the  soil  around  your  plants  after  every  rain. 
When  the  corn  starts  setting  brace  roots,  stop  hoeing  or  disturbing  the  crop  in  any 
way  and  in  a  few  days  afterwards  you  will  be  able  to  pull  the  finest  ears  that  ever 
graced  your  table.  Never  mind  about  the  deep  eultivation.  In  this  čase  it  is  the 
shallow  eultivation  that  produces  the  earliest  crop. 


WHAT  IS  WHAT  IN  SWEET  CORN 

Of  all  early  sorts  Mayflower  is  the  best  as  it  has  good  sized  ears  and  is  quite 
sweet.  It  is  a  great  success  East,  West,  and  North  of  us.  It  will  stand  more  cold 
than  other  varieties  of  sweet  corn.  Mayflower  is  not  adapted  to  Southern  climatic 
conditions  and  it  is  not  a  success  down  South.  We  advise  our  Southern  friends  to 
plant  Kendalťs  Early  Giant  for  their  crop.  Reports  from  many  of  our  market  garden- 
er  customers  from  Tennessee  and  Georgia  say  that  KendalBs  Early  Giant  is  the  finest 
early  corn  they  ever  grew.  KendalTs  Early  is  a  flne  sort  to  grow  in  the  North  for 
second  early.  The  best  latě  sweet  corn  is  our  September  Morn.  Golden  Bantam  is 
the  sweetest  early  corn,  Country  Gentleman  the  sweetest  scond  early  variety.  All  other 
sorts  listed  by  us  are  good  except  Adams  Early.  Adams  Early  is  planted  by  gardeners 
because  it  has  flne  appearance  and  because  it  is  very  early  but  it  lacks  quality ;  in 
fact  it  is  a  field  corn  passing  on  some  markets  for  sweet  corn. 


SUNSHINE  SWEET  CORN 

A  new,  yellow  sweet  corn,  twelve  rowed,  producing  on  stalks  about  7  feet  tall  2 
or  3  ears,  heavier  in  size  than  Golden  Bantam,  with  broad  kernels,  very  sweet  and 
tender,  6  to  10  days  ahead  of  Golden  Bantam.  Will  there  be  a  demand  for  a  corn  of 
this  type  when  brought  to  the  maťket  10  days  ahead  of  Golden  Bantam?  You  cannot 
ignore  a  corn  like  that.  Better  plače  your  order  now,  there  is  no  oversupply  of  Sun- 
•hine.  Pkt.  10c;  lb.  40c,  prepaid.  F.  O.  B.  10  lbs.  $2.80;  25  lbs.  $6.00. 


EARLY  MAYFLOWER  SWEET  CORN 

EARS  EARGE  AND  HEAVY 

MAYFLOWER  has  large  heavy  ears,  twelve  rowed  and  the  grains  are  of  fair 
depth  and  width.  While  it  is  not  as  sweet  as  the  Golden  Bantam,  its  quality  is  high, 
considering  the  earliness. 

MAYFLOWER  grows  4  feet  high  and  each  stalk  bears  two  fully  developed  ears 
The  ears  are  not  as  large  as  those  of  the  Evergreen ;  but  what  it  lacks  in  size  is  fully 
made  up  by  its  earliness.  Besides,  the  Mayflower  has  a  long  overlapping  husk  and 
appears  to  be  of  reál  good  size  and  is  readily  salable. 

MAYFLOWER  is  a  very  valuable  variety  for  all  who  grow  for  the  market.  Not 
prepaid:  10  lbs.  $1.85;  25  lbs.  $4.20;  100  lbs.  $16.00. 


SEPTEMBER  MORN  SWEET  CORN 

AN  EXTREMELY  LARGE,  VERY  SWEET  VARIETY 

SEPTEMBER  MORN  has  ears  fully  twelve  inches  long  and  at  times  they  reach 
fourteen  inches  in  size.  They  are  six  to  seven  inches  in  circumference  and  háve  sixteen 
rows  of  very  deep  kernels.  It  is  really  immense  in  size  and  combines  with  this  an  un- 
usual  feature — really  high  quality,  being  tender  and  extraordinarily  sweet. 

SEPTEMBER  MORN  is  both  a  heavy  yielder  and  has  a  very  thick  husk.  This  latter 
feature  makes  it  very  resistant  to  worms  and  there  will  be  little  if  any  loss  from  this 
Bource. 

SEPTEMBER  MORN  matures  latě  in  August  or  early  September,  a  time  when  hardly 
any  sweet  corn  is  on  the  maťket.  Here  in  Council  Bluffs  it  retails  for  20c  to  30c  the 
dozen  ears.  And  it  is  such  a  ready  seller;  simply  display  a  few  ears  with  the  husks 
partly  stripped  off  and  the  corn  sells  itself.  After  one  or  two  trips  you’11  find  the  de¬ 
mand  well  established  and  your  whole  crop  will  seli  without  further  effort. 

Get  your  order  for  seed  in  early.  Pkt.  10c;  1  lb.  35c;  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  10  lbs. 
$1.50;  100  lbs.  $11.00. 


Mayflower 


PLEASE  NOTĚ  that  our  Mayflower  is  an  im- 
proved  strain  carefully  selected  by  us  and  ripens 
3  to  5  days  ahead  of  any  other  large  eared  early 
corn  no  matter  what  the  name.  It  produces 
larger  and  heavier  ears  than  common  strains  of 
Mayflower.  If  you  are  a  market  gardener  and 
want  to  make  money  from  early  corn  and  never 


planted  our  Mayflower  before,  just  once  plant  a 


We  seli  5  pounds  at  10  pound  rate,  25  pounds  or  over  at  100  pound  rate. 


little  of  it. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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Golden  Bantam 


GOLDEN  BANTAM  SWEET  CORN 


SWEET  CORN— Kendell’s  Early  Giant 

Remarkably  large  in  ear  for  a  second  early  sort  and  very 
popular  in  some  localities  as  a  market  sort.  The  stalks  are  abont 
0  feet  high,  the  ears  about  9  inches  long  and  as  a  rule  twelve  rowed. 
The  grain  is  white,  rather  broad  and  shallow  and  the  quality  is 
very  good.  Pkt.  10c;  lb.  30c,  postpaid.  10  lbs.  $1.50;  100  Ibs.  $11.75, 
not  prepaid. 

COUNTRY  GENTEEMAN — An  especially  fine  quality  corn.  Cob 
smáli,  densely  covered  with  irregular  rows  of  long,  pearly  white 
“shoe  peg”  grains,  quite  sweet.  Pkt.  10c;  %  lb.  20c;  1  lb.  30c; 
postpaid.  Not  prepaid:  10  lbs.  $1.50;  100  lbs.  $12.00;  not  prepaid. 


SWEET  CORN 

ADAMS  EAREY.  Extra  early,  quality  poor . $1.20 

BANTAM  EVERGREEN.  Medium  early,  a  cross  be- 
tween  Golden  Bantam  and  Evergreen,  ears  good 

sized,  quality  very  good .  1.50 

CHAMPION  EAREY.  Early  ears  long  and  handsome, 

quality  good  .  1.50 

BOWLING  AI  OB.  Medium  early,  ears  large  quite  sweet. 

Very  popular  In  the  East .  1.50 

MAMAIOTH  AVHITE  COBY.  Early,  ears  large  and 

heavy,  quality  fair  to  good .  1.50 

SHAKER’S  EAREY.  Early,  ears  long  and  attractive 

a  favorite  in  the  Central  West .  1.70 

STOWEEES  EVERGREEN.  Latě,  quality  excellent. 

heavy  yielder  .  1.30 

ANY  OF  THE  ABOVE :  Pkt.  10c;  %  lb.  20c;  1  lb.  30c, 
Prices  for  10  and  100  lbs,  are  not  prepaid. 


100  lbs. 
$8.00 


12.00 

12.00 

12.00 

11.75 

13.00 

10.00 

prepaid. 


POP  CORN — Japanese  Hulless 

Pops  40  to  50  Per  Cent  More  Tban  Other  Varletles 

A  dwarf  growing  Pop  Corn.  The  stalks  are  only  about  2% 
feet  tall  each  stalk  averages  4  ears,  and  the  corn  can  be  popped 
the  day  it  is  husked.  It  pops  without  a  hard  kernel  and  is  the 
tenderest  Pop  Corn  known.  The  ears  are  smáli,  so  are  the  ker- 
nels,  but  on  account  of  the  excellent  quality  of  the  popped  corn, 
it  is  selling  readily  in  the  Stores  and  at  astonishing  prices.  Pkt. 
10c;  lb.  30c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid:  10  lbs.  $1.00;  100  lbs.  $7.00. 

Culture — Wherever  field  corn  grows,  pop  corn  will.  Can  be 
planted  like  field  corn  4  plants  to  each  hill  oř  drilled  in  rows  3% 
ft.  apart  and  1  inches  apart  in  the  rows.  Four  pounds  of  seed 
plants  an  acre.  To  make  money  raise  pop  corn  every  year,  seli 
direct  to  the  Stores  and  establish  a  steady  trade.  Even  when  sold 
to  jobbers  or  to  elevator  men  there  is  good  money  in  it  and  like 
with  everytliing  else  there  are  years  when  the  price  is  very  low 
for  pop  corn  and  again  when  the  prices  are  high  and  the  proflts 
satisfying 


Kale  Dwarf 

Kale  or  Borecole 

CULTURE — Haif  ounce  of  seed  will  sow  a  row  100  feet ;  4  lbs. 
to  the  acre. 

In  the  South  where  this  vegetable  is  very  popular  sowing  is 
usually  doně  from  August  15th  to  October  15th.  In  the  North  sow 
early  in  the  spring  and  again  in  the  early  part  of  August.  Háve 
the  rows  18  inches  apart  and  12  inches  apart  in  the  rows. 

Which  Kale  is  the  Best? 

EXCEESIOR  AIOSS  CUREED  is  the  best  because  its  leaves  are 
most  finely  curled  and  háve  the  best  flavor.  This  variety  is  of 
medium  height,  just  enough  to  keep  the  leaves  off  the  ground  and 
unsoiled. 

KtT.y  doservps  far  more  attention  than  it  has  commanded  thus 
far  in  this  country.  It  is  easily  grown,  bedng  of  the  cabbage  family 
and  handied  ni  exactly  the  same  way.  It  forms  no  heads.  The 
flavor  is  distinct  and  not  readily  compared  with  that  of  other  vege- 
tables  though  some  contend  it  resembles  cabbage  in  this  respect. 

TALL  GREEN  CURLED  SCOTCH 

Withstands  winter  even  in  the  middle  States  without  protection. 
Has  an  abundance  of  dark  green,  curly  and  wrinkled  leaves.  Grows 
about  two  and  a  half  feet  high.  Pkt.  5c;  1  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  30c; 
1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $7.50,  prepaid. 


Claimed  to  be  the  richest  and  sweetest  of  all  Sweet  Corns.  Smáli 
ears,  very  symmetrical,  with  yellow  kernels  w^hich  at  first  give  the 
impression  of  field  corn,  but  after  tasting,  it  proves  to  be  reál  Sweet 
Corn  and  of  exceptionally  good  quality.  In  season  it  is  medium 
early,  coming  about  a  week  after  the  Mammoth  White  Cory.  Pkt. 
10c;  lb.  30c,  postpaid.  10  lbs.  $1.60;  100  lbs.  $12.00,  not  prepaid. 


We  seli  half  pounds  at  po.und  rate,  5  pounds  or  over  at  10 
pounds  rate,  25  pounds  or  over  at  100  pounds  rate. 


DWARF  GERMAN 

The  plant  is  low,  compact  wdth  large  bright  green  leaves,  curled 
eut  and  erimpled  so  that  the  whole  plant  resembles  a  bunch  of 
moss.  Quite  hardy  but  will  stand  temperature  below  zero.  Quality 
excellent,  sweet  and  delicate  in  flavor.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  30c; 
1  lb.  $1.00 ;  10  lbs.  $7.50,  postpaid. 

DWARF  GREEN  CUREED  SCOTCH  OR  NORFOLK  KAEE — 1  oz. 

10c;  %  lb.  30c;  1  lb.  $L00;  10  lbs.  $7.50,  postpaid. 

SIBERIAN  KAEE — Called  “Sprouts”  and  “German  Green.”  Less 
curly  of  low  spreading  hábit  and  very  hardy.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c; 
14  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  30c;  10  lbs.  $7.00,  postpaid. 


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Excelsior  Kale 


Excelsior  Moss  Curie  d  Kale 

Of  medium  heiglit  with  very  long,  very  curly  green  leaves  of 
unsurpassed  flavor.  A  single  plant  produees  as  many  as  fiftv  usable 
leaves.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  45c;  1  Ib.  $1.50;  10  ibs.  $13.50,  postpaid. 


How  to  Make  Dill  Pickles 

Fresbly  gathered  perfectly  formed  and  sound,  carefully  washed 
cukes  are  piaced  in  jars  oř  barrels  in  layers  with  layers  of  dill 
either  fresh  oř  dried  and  the  jars  filled  with  brine.  For  quick  con- 
sumption  make  brine  by  adding  pint  of  vinegar  and  4  oz.  of  salt 
to  each  gallon  of  water;  if  you  wish  the  pickles  to  keep  for  a 
longer  time,  use  twice  as  much  vinegar  and  salt.  Plače  a  board 
with  a  weight  on  the  top  of  the  cukes,  to  keep  them  submerged. 
In  warm  weather  the  pickles  will  be  read.v  in  8-10  days,  in  cool 
weather  it  takés  as  long  as  4  weeks. 


DIIX — The  green  leaves  are  ušed  for  pickles  and  for  flavoring  sauces. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  %  lb  25c;  1  lb.  80c. 


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A  new  moss  curled  variety  with  stalks  as  thick  and  broad  as 
rhubarb.  The  midribs  are  very  broad  and  form  a  very  good  sub¬ 
stitute  for  asparagus  during  the  summer  months.  Yields  a  quan- 
tity  of  fine  stalks  from  July  to  winter,  and  is  the  best  chard  there 
is.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  30c;  1  lb.  90c;  10  lbs.  $8.00  prepaid. 


Also  called  silver  beet  or  spinách  beet.  Is  grown  exelusively 
for  its  leaves.  The  root  never  develops  to  a  large  size  and  is  of  no 
value.  The  leaves  are  carried  on  long,  broad,  thick  stalks  of  which 
the  leafy  portion  is  ušed  as  spinách  and  the  stalks  or  midribs  like 
asparagus.  It  produees  continually  throughout  the  summer  till  frost 
and  furnishes  an  abundanee  of  excellent  “greens”  ..during  the  hot 
summer  months  when  spinách  cannot  be  grown.  Culture  same  as 
tor  beets.  1  oz.  for  100  ft.  row,  (i  lbs.  per  acre. 


S  \v  i  ss  (.hard  JLucullus 


Swiss  Chard  Lucullus 


Cucumber — Early  Fortune 


CUCUMBER— RESELECTED  EARLY  FORTUNE 


EXTRA  EARLY 
EXTRA  DARK  GREEN 

Early  Fortune  is  a  vvell  known  variety.  There  is  more  than 
one  strain.  We  grew  them  all,  compared  them  and  now  are  offer- 
ing  the  very  best  reselected  strain  that  will  prove  all  we  claim  for  it. 

Our  Reselected  Early  Fortune  surpasses  other  strains  in  several 
important  points.  In  earliness,  in  beauty  of  fruit,  in  productive- 
ness  and  freedom  from  disease.  It  is  the  earllest,  darkest  green 
beautiful  slim  fruited  strain.  Also  a  most  vigorous  grower  and 
extra  heavy  yielder.  In  favorable  weather  our  Reselected  Early 


VIGOROUS  GROWER 
IDEÁL  SHIPPER 

Fortune  bears  fully  developed  beautiful  black  green  eucumbers  suit- 
able  for  slicing  in  from  38  to  40  days,  after  planting.  All  who  grew 
our  Reselected  Early  Fortune  pronounced  it  (he  best  early  cucumber, 
unsurpassed  either  for  local  market  or  for  6hlpping.  Pkt.  5c;  oz. 
10c;  %  lb.  30c;  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $8.50;  100  lbs  $75.00.  prepaid. 

We  seli  halí  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  pounds  or  over  at  10 
pounds  rate,  25  pounds  or  over  at  100  pounds  rate. 


PROLIFIC 
WELL  SHAPED 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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CUCUMBER  Which  Is  the  Best  Cucumber? 


For  nn  early  crop  plant  in  liot  beds  on  pieces  of  sod  6x6  inches 
and  three  inches  thick.  Plant  6  seeds  in  the  center  of  eaehl  piece 
and  when  true  leaves  appear  and  danger  of  frost  is  over  move  plants 
to  the  field,  put  tliem  in  rows  5  feet  apart  and  3  feet  apart  in  the 
row.  Most  gardeners  plant  the  seed  in  open  ground  about  May 
lOth,  dropping  10  to  15  seeds  in  each  hill  in  rows  5  feet  apart  and  3 
feet  in  the  row.  When  the  plants  get  their  true  leaves  thin  out 
to  three  in  each  hill.  Give  frequent  but  shallow  cultivation  and  if 
the  crop  is  attaeked  by  beetles  give  light  application  of  air  slacked 
líme  inixed  with  soot  and  road  dust.  1  oz.  to  50  lnlls,  2  lbs.  per  acre. 

CULTGRE  UNDEl!  GLASS — Most  crops  under  glass  are  started 
from  early  January  up  to  April.  Planted  in  the  fall,  they  are  coming 
rather  slow  unless  the  weather  is  exceptionally  bright.  Solid  beds 
give  best  results,  benches  6  to  8  inches  deep  filled  with  rotted  sod 
mixed  with  about  one-fourth  cow  manure  give  good  results  also. 
The  temperature  should  never  be  allowed  to  go  under  65  deg.  at 
night  and  for  pollenizing  bees  are  needed.  If  bees  do  not  c-ome 
from  outside,  plače  a  bee  hive  inside.  Water  only  when  needed  then 
give  a  thorough  soaking,  prevent  c-oid  drafts,  fuinigate  with  tobacco 
LIGHTLY  as  a  heavy  dose  would  scorch  the  folinge  and  if  mildew 
appears  use  sulphur  promptly.  Mulch  with  manure  and  apply  it  in 
liquid  form  when  the  vineš  are  showing  healthy  growth. 


KLOXDVKE — Early,  heavily  productive  sort  with  short,  dark  green 
fruit.  Pkt.  5c ;  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00,  pre- 
paid. 


The  best  slicing  Cucumber  is  at  present  WOODRUFF'S  Hybrid. 
It  is  hardy,  withstands  drought  and  the  ravages  of  lice  better  than 
most  cucumbers,  is  extraordinarily  productive  and  the  cucumbers 
are  reál  beauties.  Both  for  the  home  or  market  it  is  a  very  valuable 
variety,  also  high  class  for  forcing. 

EXTRA  EARL\r  EXPRESS  is  a  much  earlier  variety  in  fact  one 
of  the  earliest  of  all  cucumbers  and  for  market  invaluable,  because 
it  yields  an  immense  crop  of  dark  green  rather  short  fruit  and  is 
suitable  both  for  slicing  as  well  as  for  pickling.  For  an  extra  early 
cucumber  and  for  a  heavy  crop  of  fine  pickles  there  is  no  variety 
that  comes  anywhere  near  the  Express. 

JUMBO  is  an  extra  fancy  sort  with  long  and  most  beautiful 
fruit  which  selis  in  the  market  for  more  than  double  of  other 
Cucumbers.  It  is  nearlv  seedless.  If  you  want  to  raise  only  one 
variety  choose  EXPRESS. 

Cucumbers  require  very  rich  soil  for  very  best  results  although 
surprising  crops  are  produced  with  but  little  care.  A  gardener 
friend  of  ours  recommends  fertilizing  the  surrounding  area,  to  be 
covered  with  the  vineš  as  well  as  the  hill  proper.  And  he  says  to 
cultivate  exceedingly  shallow.  As  he  has  had  unusual  success  in  his 
line  we  are  passing  you  this  “tip  ’’  The  government  has  issued  a 
bulletin,  No.  254  Cucumber,  and  No.  1320.  The  Production  of  Cucum¬ 
bers  in  Greenhouses,  which  may  be  had  without  cost  by  writing  the 
Secretary  of  Agrieulture,  Washington,  D.  C. 

EXTRA  EARLY  EXPRESS  CUCUMBER 

EXCEPTIONALLY  EARLY  DARK  GREEN 

The  most  beautiful  and  best  shipper  of  all  White  Spines.  It 
grows  from  8  to  10  inches  long.  It  is  truly  an  evergreen,  retaining 
its  glossy  green  color  until  fully  ripe.  Bearing  smáli  fruit  for 
pickling  in  40  days  from  germination,  and  large  fruit  for  slicing  can 
be  pulled  in  45  days.  Vine  is  a  strong  grower,  foliage  broad  leaved, 
deep  green,  close  jointed,  does  not  sunburn.  Blooms  very  early  at 
every  joint,  consequently  very  prolific.  The  fruits  are  very  sym- 
metrical  and  straight  and  of  rich  dark  glossy  green  throughout  the 
entire  length  of  the  fruit.  Our  Extra  Early  Express  Cucumber  is 
a  great  profit  producer  and  the  Southern  Truekers  who  are  shipping 
to  the  Northern  markets  will  find  in  this  variety  the  finest  and 
earliest  cucuimber  on  earth. 

DAVIS  PERFECT  CUCUMBER 

First  class  variety,  fruit  dark  green,  somewhat  pointed  at  both 
ends,  of  hign  quality,  quite  early,  deservedly  popular  with  growers 
all  over  the  country.  Measures  about  10  inches  long  and  2%  inches 
through,  average  weight  2  lbs.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  30c;  lb.  $1.10; 
10  lbs.  $10.00  prepaid. 

KIRBY’S  STAY  GREEN  CUCUMBER 

A  smáli,  early  shipping  cucumber,  notable  for  its  intensely  dark 
green  color.  An  enormous  yielder,  this  variety  is  recommended 
chiefly  for  the  earliest  shipping  sections,  where  length  is  not  a 
necessity.  TJnexcelled  in  earliness,  color  and  heavy  yielding.  Average 
size  6%x2 %  inches,  weight  1%  lbs.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  *4  lb.  40c; 
lb.  $1.30. 

IMPROVED  LONG  GREEN  CUCUMBER 

Suitable  for  slicing,  and  the  best  variety  for  big  yellow  pickles. 
Fruit  very  handsome,  averaging  12  inches  in  length,  dark  green, 
flesh  white,  crisp  and  solid.  Heavily  productive.  The  seed  we  offer 
is  the  result  of  a  number  of  years  of  exhaustive  trials  and  scientific 
selection  from  the  piek  of  different  strains  of  many  growers  and 
will  surely  please  even  the  most  critical.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  *4  lb. 
35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00  postpaid. 

AREINGTON  WHITE  SPINĚ — A  fine  early  and  productive  slicing 
variety.  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00  postpaid. 

EAREY  RUSSIAN — Fruits  almost  round,  only  about  4  inches  long. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00  postpaid. 

EMERALD — Long,  smooth,  dark  green  fruit.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  *4  lb. 

35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00  postpaid. 

EVERGREEN  WHITE  SPINĚ — Fruit  of  medium  length,  dark  green. 

Very  productive  sort.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00; 

10  lbs.  $9.00  postpaid. 

EXTRA  EARLY  CYCLONE — Earliest  of  all  White  Spině  sorts.  Fruit 

short,  almost  round.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  *4  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00; 

10  lbs.  $9.00  postpaid.  _ 

We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  pounds  or  over  at  10 
pounds  rate,  25  pounds  or  over  at  100  pounds  rate. 


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CUCUMBER 

JUMBO 


I  had  two  acres  in  cucumbers,  8  dií- 
íerent  Tarieties;  also  Juru  ho  in  between. 
I  lost  ALL  witli  downy  mildew  except 
J umbo,  which  is  still  bearing — N.  A.  B., 
Talarat,  Florida. 


A  VIGOROUS  DISEASE  RESISTANT  GROWER — IMMENSELY  PRODUCTIVE 

By  the  introduction  of  this  cucumber,  we  are  placing  on  the  market  a  variety  of  exceptional  merit,  and  one  which  will  meet  with  the 
heartiest  reception  by  all  market  gardeners  as  well  as  private  plamters. 


J  UMBO  CUCUMBER  dlffers  from  all  other  cucumbers  in  many  respects. 

FIRST — It  has  very  handsome,  smooth,  long  and  slim  frudts.  The  skin  is  of  a  dark  green  color,  nearly  black,  and  with  only  few 
spines  that  are  hardly  noticeable.  It  is  very  symmetrical,  18  inches  long,  and  never  more  than  three  inches  in  diameter,  except  when 
fully  ripe.  It  is  faintly  striped.  The  lllustraíion  gives  a  correct  Idea  of  its  shape. 

SEOOND — It  is  a  very  vigorous  grower  with  vineš  twice  as  long  and  leaves  twice  as  large  which  stand  twice  as  high  a6  of  other 
vanetnes. 

THIRD — Jumbo  Cucumber  is  enormously  productive.  The  strong  vineš  are  heavy  bearers  and  those  growing  Jumbo  Cucumbers  wlll 
certainly  be  elated  when  looking  over  their  patch  of  beautiful  long  slim  fruits. 

FOURTH — Jumbo  Cucumber  is  the  flnest  eating  cucumber  on  earth.  It  has  very  few  seeds  and  the  seeds  are  only  half  the  size  of 
other  slicing  varieties.  The  flesh  is  so  tender  and  brittle  that  a  slice  of  this  cucumber  taken  on  the  end  of  a  fork  will  break  in  two  with 
only  a  slight  jerk.  We  are  certainly  fortunate  and  glad  to  be  able  to  offer  a  cucumber  so  extraordinarily  good,  and  assure  you  that 
you  never  had  as  fine  a  cucumber  as  our  Jumbo  in  your  garden.  Pkt.  10c;  Ví  oz.  30c;  oz.  $1.00;  lb.  $12.00. 


WOODRUFFS  HYBRID 


CUCUMBER— WOODRUFFS  HYBRID 

MOST  HANDSOME— HEAVY  PR0DUCER 

The  fruit  averages  8  to  10  inches  long,  is  regular  in  outline  with  an  intensely  dark  green,  almost  black  skin,  marked  with  distinct 
white  lineš  at  the  blossom  end  making  it  even  more  attractive  than  the  well  known  and  justly  popular  Davis  Perfeet  variety.  Woodrufťs 
Hybrid  is,  in  fact,  a  highly  improved  Davis  Perfeet.  On  our  seed  farms  as  well  as  with  all  gardeners  who  tried  this  variety  it  proved  to  be 
a  very  heavy  yielder,  even  under  very  adverse  conditions.  Because  of  a  prolonged  drought  the  vineš  were  at  one  time  nearly  dried  up  but 
with  first  rains  they  quickly  revived  and  set  new  fruit  in  abundance  and  of  the  very  best  grade.  In  favorable  weather  this  variety  is 
simply  wonderful  when  it  comes  to  produetiveness  and  the  fruit  is  all  well  formed  with  hardly  any  culls.  If  you  grow  for  market  Wood- 
ruff’s  Hybrid  is  the  best  fancy  sort  to  grow  and  you  eannot  go  wrong  if  you  plant  a  large  acreage  as  you  will  dispose  of  your  crop  at 


top  prices.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  Ví  lb.  45c;  1  lb.  $1.65;  10  lbs.  $14.00, 

JAPANESE  CLIMBING — Fruit  smooth,  about  10  inches  long,  with 
rather  hard  skin.  The  vine  is  of  strong  climbing  hábit.  Trained 
to  poles  or  trellis.  takés  very  little  room  in  the  garden  and  pro- 
popular  Evergreen  White  Spině.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb.  35c; 
$14.00,  postpaid. 

PERFECTED  WHITE  SPINĚ— A  very  fine  strain  of  the  old  and 
popular  Evergreen  White  Spině.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb. 
35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00  postpaid. 

WHITE  WONDEIt — Fruit  of  medium  length,  porcelain  white.  Pkt. 

5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00  postpaid. 
CUCUMBER  GARDEN  LEMON — A  distinct  variety  with  fruit  almost 
round  of  delicious  flavor.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $2.25  postpaid. 
WIED  CUCUMBER — See  amongst  flowers. 

Cucumber  Beetles 

Mr.  John  H.  Griffith,  a  Maryland  gaxdener  says :  “The  most 
effective  remedy  I  háve  ever  tried  for  striped  cucumber  beetles  on 
eantaloupes,  cucumbers  and  similar  vine  crops  is  to  smear  some  pine 
tar  on  a  corn  cob  and  plače  the  cob  on  a  hill  between  the  young 
plants.  Add  more  tar  to  the  cob  at  intervals  of  7  or  8  days.  The 
odor  of  turpentine  is  offensive  to  the  beetles  and  they  pack  up  and 
get  away.  It  is  a  simple  thing,  but  it  beats  all  other  remedies  I 
háve  ever  tried.” 


post  paid. 

CUCUMBER  WINDERMOOR  WONDER 

Beautiful  in  appearance,  of  dark  bluish  green  color  with  faint 
white  stripes  afc  the  blossom  end.  Suitable  for  both  the  garden  and 
forcing.  A  healthy,  productive  and  fairly  early  variety,  the  fruits  ji 
averaging  14  inches  in  length  by  2 V2  inches  in  diameter  and  are  ! 
very  symmetrical.  An  ideál  cucumber  for  the  market  grower  and 
greenhouse  man  as  a  “straight  pack”  variety  for  shipment  boxed 
and  wrapped  in  páper,  to  markets,  demanding  top  notch  products 
where  price  is  no  object.  The  seed  we  offer  is  of  the  highest  quality 
saved  only  from  well  developed  straight  and  perfeet  fruits.  Whether 
you  wish  to  grow  it  in  the  open  or  under  glass,  rest  assured  that  our 
seeds  are  the  best  money  can  buy.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 


We  selí  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  pounds  or  over  at  10 
pounds  rate,  25  pounds  or  over  at  100  pounds  rate. 


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Chicago  Pickle 


Growing  Seeds 

Some  we  grow  ourselves — and  we’ve 
been  quite  successful.  Some  are 
grown  for  us  by  experts — and  we 
are  very  careful  in  contracting  only 
witli  growers  of  experience  and  in¬ 
tegrity.  Others  are  grown  abroad— 
and  these  we  stipulate  to  be  of  cer- 
tain  character  and  features  so  we 
are  sure  of  tlieir  quality — and  your 
S  UCCGSS. 

SNOWS  FANCY  PICKLE— A  very 
fine  strain  of  Chicago  Pickle. 
The  fruit  is  a  little  smaller  than 
Chicago  Pickle  and  is  ušed  for 
fancy  pickles.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c: 
14  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs. 
$9.00,  prepaid. 

WEST  INDIA  GHERKIN — A  dis- 
tinct  sort  with  rough.  prickly 
fruit.  Is  ušed  for  pickles  only. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  %  lb.  60c;  1 
lb.  $2.00.  prepaid. 

SNAKE  OB  SEKPENT— The  fruit 
reaches  the  length  of  6  feet,  is 
twisted  and  resembles  a  serpent. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c. 


CHICAGO  PICKLE — Deep  green  fruit  of  medium  length,  slightly 
pointed  at  both  ends,  with  prominent  black  spines.  Trne  stock. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00,  prepaid. 

CUMBERLAND  PICKLE — The  fruit  is  thick  set,  with  fine  white 
spines,  except  at  the  ends  and  makes  a  grand  pickle.  Pkt.  5c ; 
oz.  10c;  ^4  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00,  prepaid. 


Giant  Genoa  Endive 

A  variety  of  smooth  leaved  Endive  surpassing  the  Batavian 
by  having  very  large  leaves  that  are  šelf  closing  and  consequently 
šelf  blanching.  The  whole  plant  is  very  large,  the  lieart  white  and 
tender.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  60c;  lb.  $2.00,  postpaid. 


PARISIAN  PICKLE — Produces  long,  thin,  crisp  fruit,  with  numer- 
ous  spines,  resembling  short,  stout  hairs.  The  fruit  is  usuaily 
gathered  as  soon  as  formed  when  very  sinali,  and  makes  so-called 
“gherkins.”  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  1  lb.  $1.80;  10  lbs.  $115.50,  prepaid. 

IMPROVED  JERSEY  PICKLE — Fruit  short,  rather  light  colored, 
skin  thin.  Quality  very  good.  Very  heavily  productive.  rkt.  5c; 
oz.  10c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00,  prepaid. 

DANDELION— See  page  21. 


Endive  Green  Curled 


ENDIVE 

CULTURE — Haif  ounce  to  100  feet  of  row,  5  lbs.  per  acre. 

For  an  early  crop  sow  in  the  later  part  of  April  in  rows  20 
inches  apart,  and  thin  to  12  inches  apart  in  the  row.  When  the 
outer  leaves  háve  reached  the  length  of  6  inches  the  crop  is  ready 
for  blanching.  Select  a  sunny  day  for  this  work,  bring  the  outer 
leaves  together  over  the  top  of  the  plant,  tie  dosely  together  to 
prevent  rains  from  coming  through.  About  two  weeks  afterwards 
the  plants  will  be  blanched  and  ready  for  use.  Endive  is  not  par- 
ticular  as  to  the  soil  but  it  must  be  kept  free  from  weeds  until 
plants  attain  Xheir  full  size  for  blanching  purposes.  For  a  latě 
crop  sow  about  August  10. 


Italian  Red  Rib 

Also  called  Pancalier,  is  a  large  curled  variety  with  green  leaves 
and  a  faint  pink  stripe  on  the  outside  of  the  base  leaves.  Pkt.  5c; 
oz.  15c;  %  lb.  35c;  lb.  $1.20;  10  lbs.  $10.00,  prepaid. 

Neapolitan  Endive 

An  Italian  variety  (Cicoria  scariola  bionda  a  foglie  di  lattuga) 
forming  large  heads  like  lettuce.  Leaves  tender,  large  and  some- 
what  curly.  An  extra  good  variety.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  *4  lb.  50c; 
lb.  $1.90. 

Staghom  Endive 

A  handsome  variety,  forming  a  very  full  rosette  14  to  16  inches 
in  diameter.  It  does  not  go  to  seed  if  transplanted  from  the  hotbed. 
This  is  a  very  important  feature.  It  may  be  brought  to  market 
early,  when  it  is  a  “money  maker.”  It  is  of  beautiful  appearance 
and  fine  quality.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.20;  10  lbs. 
$10.00,  prepaid. 

Green  Curled  Endive 

Standard  variety,  producing  beautifully  curled  leaves,  crisp, 
tender  and  blanchea  cream  white.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb. 
$1.20;  10  lbs.  $10.00,  prepaid. 

FKENCH  ENDIVE — Same  as  Witloaf  Chicory,  see  page  113. 

EGG  PLANT 

CULTURE— 1  ounce  will  produce  1,000  plants;  4  lbs.  to  the  acre. 

About  March  20th  sow  the  seed  in  flats  filled  with  4  inches  of 
dirt,  plače  the  flats  close  together  in  frames  filled  with  fresh  manure 
over  which  is  spread  a  layer  of  dirt  1  inch  thick.  This  dirt  is  placed 
there  to  absorb  the  steam  and  ammonia  escaping  from  the  hot 
manure.  As  soon  as  the  seedlings  appear  move  them  into  a  spent 
hot  bed  and  there  grow  them  on.  When  true  leaves  appear  set  out 
the  plants  in  rows  6  inches  apart  and  4  inches  apart  in  the  rows. 
If  you  will  plant  them  closer  together  your  plants  will  not  be  štočky 
and  healthy.  This  method  of  sowing  egg  plants  in  flats  instead  of 
direet  in  the  hot  bed,  minimizes  the  danger  from  ammonia.  Unless 
conditions  are  favorable  plants  raised  direet  in  the  hot  bed  become 
hard  and  wiry  in  the  stem.  This  is  caused  by  ammonia  escaping 
from  the  manure  and  plants  thus  affected  sooner  or  later  turn  yellow 
and  sick  and  instead  of  /  producing  salable  fruit,  the  field  is  filled 
with  dying  plants.  Many  other  plants  are  affected  in  the  same  way 
especially  asters.  In  the  field  Egg  Plant  should  be  placed  in  rows 
5  feet  apart  and  2  feet  apart  in  the  rows.  In  our  locality  we  plant 
into  the  field  about  May  25th. 

Which  Egg  Plant  Is  the  Best? 


Which  Is  the  Best  Endive? 

In  this  country  Endive  is  not  an  important  vegetable  and  for 
'  that  reason  only  a  few  varieties  are  offered  by  the  American  seed- 
men.  The  sorts  we  are  listing  are  the  best,  each  representing  one 
of  the  principál  forms  of  this  vegetable.  The  GREEN  CURLED  is 
the  best  of  the  green  varieties,  STAGHORN  the  best  of  the  white 
varieties  and  BATAVIAN  is  the  best  broad  leaved  sort.  In  France 
and  Germany  Endive  is  very  popular  and  should  be  so  in  this  coun¬ 
try  also,  because  it  stimulates  digestion  and  is  beneficial  in  liver 
and  kidney  troubles.  It  is  ušed  as  salad  and  sometimes  also  boiled. 
The  leaves  of  Endive  are  very  crisp  with  a  slightly  bitter  but  aro- 
matic  taste  and  form  a  grand  salad,  which  comes  early  in  the  fall 
when  lettuce  is  scarce. 


There  are  quite  a  number  of  varieties  of  Egg  Plants  differing 
in  shape  of  fruits  as  well  as  in  color.  In  this  country  the  black 
colored  varieties  are  the  only  ones  that  are  popular.  We  think  that 
BLACK  BEAUTY  is  the  best  variety.  In  order  to  get  fine  shaped 
and  extra  large  fruits  of  Egg  Plant  a  certain  number  only  should 
be  allowed  to  remain  on  each  plant.  Pinch  the  flowers  towards  the 
end  of  the  summer  and  you  will  be  rewarded  with  Egg  Plants  of 
immense  size  and  splendid  quality  and  flavor. 

Black  Beauty 

Two  weeks  earlier  than  New  York  Spineless,  with  broad  and 
thick  fruit  of  lustrous  purplish  black  color.  Corning  two  weeks 
earlier,  they  readily  bring  double  prices.  Pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  25c;  1  oz. 
40c;  V4  lb.  $1.25;  1  lb.  $4.50,  postpaid. 


Batavian  Broad  Leaved  Endive 

Forms  large  heads  of  broad,  thick  leaves.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb. 
35c;  1  lb.  $1.20;  10  lbs.  $10.00,  prepaid. 


Early  Long  Purple  Egg  Plant 

An  extremely  early  variety  with  fruits  about  a  fooi  long,  shaped 
like  a  cucumber  with  dark  violet  skin.  (Melanzana  lunga  violetta). 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40e ;  1  lb.  $4.00. 


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Improved  New  York  Spineless 

Produces  large,  handsome,  satiny  smooth  fruit  of  deep  purple 
color.  The  plants  are  of  low,  štočky  branching  hábit  and  quite 
produetive,  a  single  plant  bearing  usually  from  8  to  10  large  and 
perfectly  shaped  fruits.  Finest  Northern  grown  seed.  Pkt.  10c; 
oz.  40c;  %  lb.  $1.25;  1  lb.  $4.50,  postpaid. 

Egg  Plant  Florida  High  Bush 

A  variety  that  produces  pear  shaped,  black-purple  eolored  fruits 
on  strong  bushes  and  as  a  rule  high  above  the  ground  so  that  theire 
is  no  waste.  The  bushes  grow  taller  than  is  the  rule,  are  upright 
and  stiff,  the  fruit  medium  in  size.  A  very  produetive  variety.  Pkt. 
10c;  oz.  40c;  %  lb.  $1.25;  lb.  $4.50. 


Witloof  Chicory 

A  paying  crop  easily  disposed  of,  first  claiss  hotels  being  the 
buyers.  The  part  ušed  are  tender  shoots  served  as  s-dad  The  roots 
are  not  eaten.  A  reál  delicacy.  Pkt.  10c ;  oz.  20c ;  lb.  $2.00. 

Large  Rooted  Madgeburg  Chicory 

The  dried  roots  are  roasted,  ground  oř  pounded  and  mixed  with 
coffee  or  ušed  as  a  substitute  for  eoffee.  The  young  leaves  are  ušed 
for  salads.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  %  lb.  00c;  1  lb.  $2.00;  10  lbs.  $18.00, 
postpaid. 


Prague  Model 


Prague  Model  Kohlrabi 

The  finest  variety  today.  The  bulb  is  round  somewhat  flattened, 
skin  silvery  white,  with  very  short  top.  Of  excellent  quality,  erisp 
and  exceedingiy  tender.  It  ripens  fully  two  weeks  earlier  than  the 
old  standard  sort  of  White  Vienna.  Very  hardy  and  may  be  sown 
quite  early,  also  fine  for  forcing.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c;  1  lb.  $3.50,  post¬ 
paid. 

Early  Purple  Vienna  Kohlrabi 

Of  same  usefulness  as  the  White  Vienna  but  having  purple  skin. 
Very  tender.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  %  lb.  50c;  1  lb.  $1.90,  postpaid. 


Early  White  Vienna 

An  excellent  old  variety,  very  early,  white  and  tender.  Cholcest 
seed  of  true  stock.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  %  lb.  50c;  1  lb.  $1.90,  postpaid. 

Giant  Green  Bohemian  Kohlrabi 

Has  met  with  generál  favor  with  all  who  háve  triod  this  variety. 
Customers  write  us  that  the  individual  bulbs  weigh  froin  8  to  15 
pounds  and  over.  Notwithstanding  grcat  size  they  are  pronounced 
by  everybody  as  very  tender  and  solid,  never  hollow  or  stringy. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  %lb  45c;  1  lb.  $1.50,  postpaid. 


CHICORY 

1  oz.  fo-r  800  plants;  4  lbs.  for  1  acre. 

Sow  the  seed  of  Witloof  latě  in  spring  (May-June),  in  rows  15 
iuches  apart  and  thin  out  to  4  inches  apart  in  the  rows.  In  the  fall 
dig  the  roots,  discard  all  that  are  less  than  1%  inch  thick  at  the 
crown  also  roots  with  naTrow  leaves  or  several  heads.  Cut  off  the 
tops  about  an  inch  from  the  neck,  shorten  the  ends  of  roots  to  a 
length  of  8  inches  and  store  in  cool,  until  wanted  for  forcing.  Force 
under  greenhouse  benches  at  a  temperature  of  50-55  degrees.  Set 
the  roots  close  in  the  trenches;  tops  just  below  the  surface,  paek  the 
soil  firmly  around  the  roots  and  water.  On  top  of  the  trenches 
plače  8  inches  of  moist  soil.  The  heads  well  blanched  will  be  ready 
in  about  30  days.  The  roots  can  be  forced  also  in  the  cellar,  it 
temperature  is  right. 


KOHLRABI 

A  Vegetable  Delicacy 

To  our  way  of  thinking  this  is  the  peer  of  all  fresh  cooked 
yegetables  but  one.  And,  unless  that  one  is  of  first  quality,  then 
it  must  také  second  plače  to  Kohlrabi.  We  refer  to  the  cauliflower. 

Crisp,  tender,  savory  Kohlrabi  is  a  reál  delicacy.  It  is  a  dish 
that  you'11  always  remember.  One  doesn’t  need  to  be  fond  of  vege- 
tables  to  like  Kohlrabi  prepared  as  one  prefers — and  there  are 
several  ways  of  serving.  Boiled  and  served  in  cream  or  butter  is 
by  far  the  most  common.  It  is  an  espeeially  easy  dish  to  “get 
ready”  and  young  and  old  like  it. 

PRAGUE  MODEL  is  the  sort  you  want.  And  our  seed  this 
season  is  an  exceptionally  fine  strain.  It  will  do  well  for  you  and 
please  you. 

If  you  haven’t  raised  or  seen  Kohlrabi  grown  let  us  telí  you 
it  is  very  easy  to  raise.  It  is  handled  exaetly  as  cabbage.  Seed  is 
sown  in  drills  or  broadcast,  for  first  planting  in  a  hotbed,  cold 
frame  or  in  a  fiat  box  in  the  house.  When  the  plants  are  3  or  4 
inches  tall  they  should  be  transplanted  to  the  garden,  setting  about 
6  inches  apart  in  the  row  and  the  rows  fifteen,  eighteen  or,  ií  you 
liave  room,  twenty-four  inches  apart. 

Kohlrabi  is  at  its  prime  when  just  a  little  more  than  half 
grown.  If  allowed  to  mature  it  is  apt  to  get  woody.  Three  to  six 
plantings  should  be  made,  about  three  weeks  apart.  This  will  insure 
really  choice  specimens  all  season. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  1QWA 


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LEEK 

CULTURE:  1 

nz  to  100  feet  of 
row. 

Sow  in  the 
spring  as  soon  as 
the  ground  can  be 
worked,  in  rows  1 
foot  aparb  cover 
the  seed  1  inch 
deep  and  when 
the  plants  are 
ahout  6  inches 
high  t.hin  out  to  3 
inches  in  the  row. 
When  cultivating 
draw  the  soil  well 
about  the  plants 
in  order  to  blanch 
rhem. 


Which  Variety  of  Leek  Is  the  Best? 

Leek  is  a  fine  vegetable  but  very  much  neglected  and  grown 
only  by  a  limited  number  of  people.  Xt  merits  wide  popularity.  It 
is  fine  for  soups,  has  an  agreeable  onion-like  flavor  and  once  you 
try  it  you  will  grow  it  steadily. 

ITAX.IAN  WINTER  is  without  doubt  the  best  variety.  Try  it 
this  year  and  we  assure  you  that  you  will  be  delighted  with  the 
nesults;  you  will  grow  Leeks  twice  the  size  of  ordinary  I^eeks  and 
of  the  finest  flavor. 


Italian  Winter  Leek 

The  best  of  a  11  Leeks.  Extremely  hardy  and  of  enormous  size, 
the  stalks  are  tender  up  to  a  height  of  15  inches.  Of  fine,  mild  flavor, 
and  always  heautifully  blanehcd.  Fine  for  bunching.  Pkt.  10c; 
1  oz.  25c;  %  lb..  75c;  lb.  $2.50;  10  lbs.  $23.00,  postpaid. 

American  Flag 

Fine  for  fall  and  winter.  Of  quick  growth  producing  long  stems 
of  uniform  shape  and  size.  Věry  popular  and  largely  grown  variety. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  !4  lb.  00c;  1  lb.  $2.00;  10  lbs.  $18.00.  postpaid. 

Large  Musselburg  Leek 

Extra  broad  leaved  variety,  blanches  to  a  large  size.  Of  mild 
and  pleasant  flavor.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  14  lb-  00c;  1  lb.  $2.00;  10  lbs. 
$18.00,  postpaid. 

F  ennel — Finocchio 

Of  quick  growth  and  easy  to  raise.  Sow  early  for  a  Spring 
crop  and  latě  in  summer  for  a  fall  crop.  Florence  and  Sici- 
lan  Fennel  háve  very  fleshy  stalks  which  are  served  either 
raw  or  boiled,  Carosela  is  ušed  when  the  plant  is  in  the  act 
of  starting  to  shoot  to  seed,  is  served  raw  as  salad  and  con- 
sidered  a  great  delicacy,  Sweet  Fennel  is  raised  for  its  seeds. 
All  these  Fennels  are  sweet  and  sugary  and  possess  delicious 
perfume. 

FLORENCE  FENNEL— Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  40c;  lb.  $1.50. 

SICILIAN  FENNEL — Heavier  than  Florence.  Pkt.  5c;  oz. 
15c;  14  lb.  45c;  lb.  $1.65. 

SWEET  FENNEL— Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  lb.  $1.10. 


Uettucc — Hot  Weather 


Lettuce — Hot  Weather 

AN  EXCELLENT  SUMMER  VARIETY 

HOT  WiEATHER  is  an  early  variety,  forming  large,  firm,  well 
defined,  well  blanched  cabbage-like  heads,  with  broad,  very  thick 
leaves  slightly  crumpled,  entire  at  margins  never  spotted  nor 
brownish  in  any  part.  Of  most  excellent  quality,  sweet  and  very 
huttery  in  flavor. 

HOT  WEATHER  is  absolutely  the  best  firm  heading  lettuce 
to  grow  through  the  summer  months.  It  will  not  scald  or  burn, 
and  will  make  a  head  where  other  varieties  utterly  fail.  It  some- 
what  resembles  Salamander  in  character  of  leaf,  color  and  size, 
but  the  head  is  larger,  more  compact,  and  will  stand  much  longer 
before  shooting  to  seed.  In  fact,  it  is  all  head,  having  very  few 
outer  leaves. 

HOT  WEATHER  is  extremely  hardy  and  there  is  no  variety 
that  can  compare  with  it  for  wintering  over  outdoors.  Xt  has  all 
the  good  qualities  that  can  be  desired  in  a  head  of  lettuce  savé  one 
and  that  is  that  it  is  not  adapted  for  forcing.  The  usefulness  of 
Hot  Weather  has  been  proven  beyond  all  doubts  and  we  highly 
rec-ommend  it.  We  grew  this  variety  at  first  in  our  trial  grounds 
and  later  as  a  market  crop  in  conjunction  with  market  gardeners 
connected  with  our  organization  with  the  most  satisfactory  results. 
We  earnestly  ask  you  to  try  this  lettuce.  You  will  be  rewarded 
with  a  fine  crop  and  at  the  same  time  be  convinced  that  we  háve 
the  right  stuff  when  it  comes  to  seeds.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  %  lb.  50c; 
1  lb.  $1.60,  postpaid. 

Sweet  Marjoram — Maggiorana 

(Marjanka)  An  annual  kitehen  hexb  with  a  very  pleasant  směli, 
much  ušed  in  soups  and  various  dishes  as  seasoning.  Sow  the 
seed  outdoors  when  all  danger  of  frost  is  past  in  rows  foot  apart 
Height  9  inches.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  lb.  $3.50. 

PERENNIAU  MARJORAM— Of  same  usefulness  as  Sweet  Marjoram, 
the  seed  is  sown  in  spring  or  latě  in  summer,  the  plants  last  for 
many  years  without  requiring  any  care.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c. 


Sales  by  which  the  purchaser  will  profit,  are  the 
only  sales  we  want  to  make. 


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LETTUCE 

CULTURE — Three  lbs.  of  seed  will  plant  an  acre,  and 
ounce  of  seed  will  produce  3,000  plants. 

To  insure  success  in  lettuce  growing,  rich  soil,  moderate 
moisture  at  all  times,  plenty  of  sunshine  and  proper  spacing 
is  imperative.  Start  the  seed  and  transplant  outdoors  early 
so  as  to  escape  the  hot  and  dry  summer  weather.  Or  start  the 
seed  latě  in  July  for  a  fall  crop  and  in  čase  of  an  early  frost 
protéct  the  crop  by  covering  with  hay  or  muslin.  Space  the 
smaller  sized  varieties  like  May  King  8  inches  apart  in  the 
row,  the  heavier  like  Boston  or  New  York  10  inches  apart.  If 
you  grow  lettuce  without  transplanting  thin  out  to  proper 
distance  as  soon  as  the  plants  appear. 

Sow  the  seed  in  hot  beds  about  February  15th  and  when 
the  plants  are  about  an  inch  high  transplant  to  cold  frames 
3x3  inches.  As  soon  as  the  soil  is  thawed  out  about  3  inches 
deep  in  the  field  set  out  the  plants.  In  our  locality  lettuce 
cannot  be  successfully  grown  during  the  summer  and  it  is 
of  utmost  importance  to  sow  early.  The  home  gardener 
should  sow  in  the  open  as  soon  as  ground  is  thawed  out  suffi- 
ciently  to  allow  the  operation.  Do  not  hesitate  to  sow  reál 
early  as  all  varieties  of  lettuce  are  quite  hardy  with  the  ex- 
ception  of  New  York  and  the  crop  can  go  through  several 
frosts  without  injury. 

How  to  Grow  Head  Lettuce 

A  question  that  is  put  to  us  quite  often.  To  get  a  crop  of 
head  lettuce,  we  sow  the  seed  of  New  York,  Ieeberg  and  other 
large  varieties  on  February  20th,  transplant  March  12th  and 
set  out  in  the  field  March  18th.  We  always  get  good  heads. 

About  Varieties 

For  a  lettuce  for  trying  conditions  in  hot,  dry  climates, 
BLACK  SEEDED  SIMPSON  is  our  suggestion.  It  is  of  really 
fair  quality  and  succeeds  where  many  other  varieties  do  not. 
Does  not  form  heads  but  is  of  the  bunch  or  leaf  type. 

Cos  Lettuce  has  been  left  untried  by  many  gardeners  and 
for  no  good  reason.  It  is  really  an  excellent  sort,  as  easy  to 
raise  as  the  regular  kinds  but  forms  bigger  and  heavier  heads. 
Some  are  so  enthusiastic  about  it,  they  claim  it  is  the  highest 
quality  lettuce  known.  Try  Cos  lettuce  this  year — PARIS 
WHITE  is  the  sort. 

You  see  that  we  are  recommending  quite  a  long  list  of 
other  Lettuces.  Many  varieties  in  the  long  list  which  follows 
are  really  very  valuable.  They  meet  the  requirements  of 
planters  scattered  all  over  this  big  country.  Some  are  a  great 
success  in  one  State  and  some  in  another,  depending  on  the 
nátuře  of  soil,  climate  conditions  and  the  demands  of  the 
markets.  Some  of  those  varieties  possess  a  good  deal  of  merit. 

GRAND  RAPIDS  SPECIÁL 

GRAND  RAPIDS  SPECIÁL  forms  compact,  heavy  heads 
with  thick  stalks  and  it  is  the  most  handsome  lettuce  you 
ever  saw.  The  heads  are  not  only  of  the  most  beautiful 
appearance,  but  they  also  possess  high  quality.  The  leaves 
are  crisp,  sweet  and  tender  and  of  much  substance,  and  are 
in  no  way  inferior  to  head  lettuce.  In  our  city  are  many 
large  greenhouses  where  lettuce  is  being  grown.  At  first 
we  had  a  hard  time  to  induce  some  of  the  growers  to  try  our 
seed.  The  price  was  too  high  for  them.  We  get  seed  for 
40  cents  a  pound  from  a  concern  in  California,  they  argued. 
And  indeed  they  did  get  seed  for  40  cents  a  pound  but  not 
from  us.  This  seed,  that  they  were  in  love  with,  beeause  it 
cost  only  40  cents,  produced  poor  and  mixed  crop,  the  heads 
lacked  size,  the  leaves  were  thin  and  they  had  to  tie  several 
heads  of  their  poor  hungry  stuff  in  bunches  and  were  glad 
to  get  35  cents  per  dozen  for  them.  The  more  Progressive 
growers  that  ušed  our  seed  were  selling  the  most  beautiful 
large  heads,  raised  from  our  seed,  for  $1.00  a  dozen.  One 
looked  with  joy  at  the  fine  big  heads  raised  from  our  seed 
and  with  pity  at  the  unattractive  stuff  raised  from  40  cents 
a  pound  seed. 

GRAND  RAPIDS  SPECIÁL  is  the  best  stock  we  háve  been 
able  to  secure  and  we  tried  all  the  important  and  reliable 
seed  houses  of  the  entire  country.  So  said  the  owner  of  an 
immense  greenhouse  establishment  located  in  our  statě.  This 
concern  uses  about  80  lbs.  of  Grand  Rapids  Lettuce  annually. 
They  use  our  Speciál  Grand  Rapids  exclusively.  Pkt.  10c;  oz. 
20c;  %  lb.  45c;  1  lb.  $1.50;  10  lbs.  $13.00. 


Také  for  instance  ALL  SEASONS,  a  variety  resembling 
the  ST.  LOUIS  MARKÉT  hut  much  better,  forming  larger 
heads  of  most  excellent  quality.  Markét  gardeners  should  try 
this  lettuce  and  we  are  certain  that  it  will  prove  a  better 
lettuce  than  St.  Louis  market. 

HUBBARD  MARKET  is  another  sort  deserving  to  be 
more  largely  planted.  It  is  of  high  quality,  good  size,  is 
good  for  forcing,  good  for  wintering  over  outdoors,  where 
the  climate  permits  such  practice,  it  succeeds  well  in  all 
parts  of  the  country,  including  the  extreme  South,  whether 
planted  early  or  latě.  Should  be  given  preference  over  Black 
Seeded  Tennis  Balí  and  Salamander,  beeause  it  has  better 
color,  thicker  leaves  and  is  much  smoother.  It  will  stand  a 
great  deal  of  cold. 

NEW  YORK  LETTUCE  is  a  variety  which  has  been 
renamed  many  times  and  one  of  the  names  is  WONDERFUL. 
And  wonderful  it  is;  it  succeeds  every where  where  Head 
Lettuce  can  be  grown,  is  exceedingly  sweet,  crisp,  firm,  a  good 
shipper  and  of  grand  appearance  selling  for  a  good  price  at 
all  seasons  and  in  any  market.  It  will  not  force  and  cannot 
be  wintered  over.  It  beats  Hanson,  Ieeberg  and  Blonde  Block- 
head  and  gardeners  with  whom  the  three  varieties  are  now 
favorites,  should  try  New  York  by  all  means. 

GRAND  RAPIDS  LETTUCE  is  a  great  Lettuce  of  the 
bunching  kind  and  popular  with  many  greenhousemen.  There 
are  two  strains  of  this  sort  on  the  market.  Ours  is  the  heavy 
thick  stalked  kind  that  will  capture  the  market  every  time  and 
the  old,  thin  stuff  has  no  chance  whatever  alongside  our 
Grand  Rapids. 

Of  the  same  high  quality  is  our  Selected  Stock  of  IM- 
PROVED  BIG  BOSTON;  It  is  a  superior  strain  and  all  we 
ask  is  that  you  give  our  seed  a  trial.  The  result  will  con- 
vince  you  that  our  strain  is  really  of  unusual  merit.  Big 
Boston  is  distinctly  a  market  gardeners  variety.  In  quality 
it  ranks  second  and  it  takés  an  expert  gardener  to  grow  it  to 
perfection. 

HOT  WEATHER  LETTUCE  is  a  most  reliable  summer 
variety  producing  better  heads  during  the  summer  than  any 
other  lettuce.  It  winters  well  in  all  parts  of  the  country  and 
will  prove  a  money  making  article  with  market  gardeners. 


Grand  Rapids  Speciál 


We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  lbs.  oř  o^er  at  10  lbs.  rate,  10  lbs.  oř  over  at  100  lbs.  rate. 


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Lettuce  New  York 


LETTUCE— NEW  YORK 

A  latě  variety  forming  very  large  heads.  Leaves  crumpled  and 
thick,  with  large  protruding  mid-rib.  Quality  good,  exceedingly 
crisp  and  firm  in  textuře,  very  sweet. 

Immensely  popular,  suceeeding  in  all  parts  of  the  c-ountry,  an 
excellent  sliipper  and  a  favorite  variety  with  market  gardeners. 

The  seed  we  offer  is  the  best  strain  seleeted  with  extra  care  and 
is  thoroughly  dependable,  and  of  strong  germination.  Pkt.  10c;  oz. 
15c;  Ví  lb.  50c;  lb.  $2.00;  10  lbs.  $17.00,  prepaid. 

ICEBEKG — Large,  latě  crisp,  cabbage  heading  variety  of  medium 
green  color.  Quality  hrst  elass.  Pkt.  10c ;  oz.  lóc ;  Ví  lb.  40e ; 
lb.  $1.40;  10  lbs.  $13.00,  prejjaid. 

BIG  BOSTON — Forms  big  heavy  heads,  forces  well,  stands  lots  of 
cold  without  injury  and  makes  a  good  shipping  sort.  Quality 
fair.  Pkt.  10c;  1  oz.  15c;  Ví  lb.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.50;  10  lbs.  $15.00. 

CALIFORNIA  CREAM  BOTTEB — A  heading  variety  of  excellent 
quality.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  Ví  lb.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.50;  10  lbs.  $13.00, 
prepaid. 

DEACON — Large  buttery  heads.  medium  early.  Quality  very  high. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  Ví  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.10;  10  lbs.  $10.00,  prepaid. 

DENVER  MARKET — It  will  make  a  good  liead  even  in  midsummer 
when  the  thermometer  registers  100  degrees  in  shade.  It  can 
not  be  reeommended  as  a  quality  lettuce  as  tlie  leaves  are  hard 
and  lack  sweetness  and  delicacy.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  Ví  lb.  35c;  1 
lb.  $1A0;  10  lbs.  $10.00,  prepaid. 

DRUMHEAD  CABBAGE — Very  latě,  large  heading  sort.  The  heads 
are  loose  and  soft.  Quality  poor.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  Ví  lb.  35c; 
1  lb.  $1.10;  10  lbs.  $10.00,  prepaid. 

EARLY  CURLED  SIMPSON — A  bunching  or  leaf  lettuce  that  will 
make  heads  under  the  most  trying  conditions.  Quality  fair.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.  U5c;  Ví  lb.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.50;  10  lbs.  $13.00,  prepaid. 

HAN 80 N  OR  IMPROVEI)  HANSON — Forms  very  large  heads  of 
light  green  color  and  aucceeds  well  in  all  parts  of  the  country. 
Stands  heat  qulte  well  and  is  a  sure  header.  Wholly  unsuited 
for  wintering  or  forcing.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  Ví  lb.  40c;  1  lb. 
$1.50;  10  lbs.  $13.00,  prepaid. 

MAY  KING — An  early  sort  forming  medium  large  compact  heads  of 
flne  quality.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  Ví  'lb.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.50;  10  lbs. 
$13.00,  prepaid. 

PRIZEHEAD — A  bunching  sort  of  good  quality.  sweet  in  flavor. 

tender  and  crisp.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.40;  10 
lbs.  $9.00,  prepaid. 

ST.  LOUIS  MARKET— Forms  large  heavy  heads  of  very  good  qual¬ 
ity.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15ic;  Ví  lb.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.50;  10  lbs.  $13.00,  prepaid. 
TENDERHEART — A  very  fine  head  lettuce.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  Ví  lb. 
50c;  1  lb.  $1.80;  10  lbs.  $17.00,  prepaid. 

TENNIS  B.VLL  BLACK  SEEDED— Sure  header,  medium  in  size, 
quality  very  good.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  Ví  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.10;  10 
lbs.  $10.00,  prepaid. 

UNRIVALED — Forms  large,  compact,  light  green  heads,  is  adapted 
for  wintering  over  as  well  as  for  forcing.  Quality  good.  Pkt. 
10c;  oz.  15c;  Ví  lb.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.40;  10  lbs.  $12.00,  prepaid. 

WAYAHEAD — A  head  variety  of  very  high  quality.  Sure  header. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  Ví  lb.  45c;  1  lb.  $1.40;  1»  lbs.  $12.00. 

WHITE  SEEDED  SIMPSON — Same  thing  as  Early  Curled  Simpson. 
EARLY  CURLED  SILESIA — A  variety  of  leaf  lettuce.  Pkt.  5c;  oz. 
15c;  Ví  lb.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.50;  10  lbs.  $10.00,  prepaid. 


Cos  or  Roniuine  Lettuce 

A  type  of  head  lettuce,  without  an  equal  in  quality,  that  will 
head  when  other  varieties  will  not,  in  špite  of  most  unfavorable 
weather.  Heads  oblong  like  Wakefield  cabbage,  but  not  pointed. 
Should  be  very  popular.  Try  a  few  rows,  you  will  find  it  easy  to 
raise  and  easy  to  seli.  Buyers  for  first  class  liotels  will  buy  it  eager- 
ly  and  there  will  be  other  buyers.  Culture  same  as  for  head  lettuce. 

PARIS  WHITE  COS  LETTUCE 

Headsiof  immense  size,  often  weighing  six  pounds  each.  Those 
who  háve  never  grown  this  class  of  lettuce  should  try  it.  Pkt.  10c; 
oz.  15c;  Ví  lb.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.50;  10  lbs.  $13.00,  postpaid. 

EXPRESS  OR  TRIANON  COS— Very  early,  heads  medium  in  size, 
šelf  blanching  and  šelf  closing  of  excellent  quality,  exceedingly 
sweet  and  crisp.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c:  Ví  lb.  35c;  ib.  $1.10;  10  lbs. 
$10.00,  prepaid. 


Forcing  Lettuce 

The  most  popular  varieties  are  Grand  Rapids  and  May 
King.  May  King  is  good  only  for  an  early  spring  crop  as 
it  will  not  make  hard  heads  in  midwinter.  Greenhouse  grown 
lettuce  is  not  the  money  crop  it  ušed  to  be — flowers  bring 
more  money — but  it  pays  to  grow  lettuce  to  lili  in  also  be- 
tween  early  chrysanthemums,  etc. 


Kale  Evergreen  Gem 

Of  all  Kales,  Evergreen  Gem  is  the  best  and  most  prof- 
itable  variety.  When  fully  developed  (50  days  from  dáte  of 
sowing)  the  plants  stand  18  to  24  inches  high,  of  very  dense 
growth,  very  spreading  and  rest  directly  on  the  ground.  Being 
so  to  say  anehored  to  the  ground  are  not  aířected  by  high 
winds.  The  leaves  are  as  heavily  curled  as  the  best  strains 
of  curled  parsley,  very  attractive  in  appearance  of  distinct, 
intense,  deep  green  color  with  a  bluish  sheen.  The  leaves 
never  turn  yellow  even  after  being  exposed  to  several  frosts. 
Markedly  difřerent  from  other  Kales  as  it  branehes  out  of  the 
bud  instead  of  from  the  stalk,  producing  many  more  leaves 
than  the  old  varieties  and  is  unsurpassed  in  yielding  qualities, 
500  barrels  per  acre  being  the  average  crop.  The  leaves  being 
very  densely  curled  háve  high  carrying  qualities  for  long 
distance  shipping.  Try  this  Kale.  We  assure  you  that  you 
will  find  it  the  finest  and  by  far  the  most  profitable  variety. 
For  best  results  plant  in  rows  30  in.  apart,  8  to  10  in.  apart 
in  the  rows,  thinning  out  when  the  plants  are  4  to  5  inches 
tall.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  Ví  lb.  60c;  lb.  $2.00,  prepaid. 


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LETTUCE 

Improved  Big  Boston  Lettuce 


Improved  Big:  Boston 

Bohemian  Head  Lettuce 

Věry  early,  heads  medium  in  size  and  very  slow  to  shoot  to 
seed.  it  will  head  when  all  other  varieties  will  fail  and  although  it 
sells  for  about  half  the  price  that  Big  Boston  does,  on  account  of 
its  smáli  size,  it  is  profltable  to  raise.  It  is  of  attractive  light  green 
color,  of  excellent  quality,  mild,  delicate,  sweet  buttery  in  flavor.  soft 
in  textuře.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $.1.40;  10  lbs.  $13  00, 
prepaid. 

HUBBARD  MARKÉT 

A  cabbage  butter  liead  oť  good  size,  dark  green.  leaves  crumpled 
and  edges  straight.  It  is  a  very  old  variety  and  has  been,  renamed 
times  without  number  and  praetkally  all  lettuces  going  under  the 
name  WMITE  CABBAGE  are  nothing  else  but  the  old  reliable  HUB¬ 
BARD  MARKÉT.  Quality  very  high ;  sweet  and  very  buttery  in 
flavor,  soft  in  textuře.  Succeeds  well  in  all  parts  of  the  country. 
i  pkt.  5c;  1  oz.  15c;  *4  lit.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.50;  10  lbs.  $13.00,  prepaid. 


IVe  seli  half  pounds  nt  pound  mte.  5  potinds  oř  over  at  10 
pounds  rate.  25  potinds  or  over  at  100  potinds  rate. 


Sure  Header  and  Very  Hardy — Splendid  Sliipper 

This  is  a  seF.ction  made  from  the  well  known  ani 
popular  Big  Boston.  The  mature  plants  are  compact, 
forming  a  well  defined,  broad,  slightly  pointed,  hard  wel; 
blanched  heads,  witli  outside  leaves  characteristically 
turned  and  twisted  backward  at  their  uppermost  borders. 
but  otherwise  very  tightly  and  completely  overlapping  one 
another.  Leaves  very  broad,  smootb,  tbick  and  stiff,  not 
easily  torn,  making  it  a  splendid  sbipper.  Color  light 
green.  It  surpasses  the  old  variety  by  being  of  ricb  but¬ 
tery  flavor,  and  forming  extra  large  sized  heads  which 
sometimes  weigbs  5  pounds  eacb.  It  succeeds  admirably 
well  in  all  parts  of  the  country.  Fine  variety  to  grow  in 
latě  autumn  in  North,  also  a  reliable  summer  lettuce  and 
suitable  for  forcing.  A  sure  header,  very  hardy,  slow  to 
shoot  to  seed,  and  reliable  in  every  way.  We  can  say 
with  confidence  that  this  is  the  finest  stram  of  Big  Boston 
in  the  whole  world,  and  well  worth  the  money  we  ask  for 
it.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.50;  10  lbs.  $13.00, 
prepaid. 


Lettuce  Black  Seeded  Simpson 


BLACK  SEEDED  SIMPSON  LETTUCE 

Black  Seeded  Simpson  is  the  finest  leaf  lettuce,  and 
absolutely  reliable,  succeeding  admirably  well  whether 
planted  in  the  spring,  summer  or  fall;  whether  in  the 
open  or  under  glass  it  never  disappodnts.  Stands  more 
beat,  more  drougbt  aud  succeeds  under  the  most  un- 
favorable  conditions,  where  most  other  lettuces  would 
be  a  failure.  Our  seed  has  been  saved  from  the  largest. 
earliest  and  most  perfect  heads,  and  can  be  relied  upon 
in  every  way..  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.50; 
10  lbs.  $13.00,  prepaid. 

ALL  SEASON  LETTUCE 

HEAT  AND  DKOIJGHX  RESISTANT  SORT 

This  is  a  line,  sweet,  tender  and  large  Head  Lettuce. 
A  decidely  butter  variety  with  thick  soft  leaves  of  much 
substance,  strictly  cabbage- heading,  very  slow,  to  shoot  to 
seed,  of  regular  growth,  medium  early  in  season.  Heads 
globular,  very  compact,  well  defined,  extremely  well  blanched. 
Leaves  broad  in  shape,  peculiarly  smooth,  very  little  blistered, 
unusually  thick  in  appearance,  crisp,  tender,  sweet  and  white, 
as  large  as  Latě  Fiat  Dutch  Cabbage,  of  grayish  green 
color,  never  spotted  nor  browniish,  extremely  solid.  A  dis- 
tlnct  sure  heading  variety  for  all  seasons,  unsurpassed  as 
a  Head  Lettuce  for  generál  liome  and  marlcet  garden  use  in 
Northern  climate.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  ti  lb.  45c;  1  lb.  $1.00; 
10  lbs.  $15.00,  prepaid. 


We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  pounds  oř  over  at 
10  pound  rate,  25  pounds  or  over  at  100  pound  rate. 


Lettuce  All  Seasons 


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MUSKMELON  HOODOO  OR  HEARTS  OF  GOLD 


We  háve  been  listing  Hoodoo  Muskmelon  for  12  years.  We  did  not  seli  any  great  quantities  of  seed  in  špite  of  the  fact 
that  Hoodoo  is  one  of  the  finest  melons  grown.  But  in  the  meantime  something  happened  and  this  is  what  it  was.  Hoodoo 
received  a  new  name  and  this  new  name  is  HEARTS  OF  GOLD.  Its  wonderful  qualities  were  talked  up  to  the  skies  and  right 
away  there  was  demand.  Now,  if  you  grow  melon  under  the  name  of  HEARTS  OF  GOLD  také  notice  that  Hearts  of  Gold 
is  nothing  more  or  less  than  Hoodoo  and  that  Hoodoo  is  its  right  name,  also  please  notě  that  we  háve  the  genuine  and  true 
to  type  seed.  By  the  way,  we  ask  a  reasonable  price  for  its  seed.  Hoodoo  is  one  of  the  most  perfect  orange  fleshed  musk- 
melons  and  never  fails  to  make  good  money  for  the  grower,  It  is  highly  blight  resisting,  of  fine  round  form  slightly  larger 
and  heavier  than  Rockyford  and  slightly  later,  ripening  about  5  days  after  Rockyford.  The  melons  are  closely  netted  and 
they  are  exceptionally  uniform  in  size  so  that  there  is  hardly  any  loss  from  culls.  The  melon  is  very  solid,  it  has  a  very 
tough  but  thin  skin  and  the  flesh  is  sweet,  fragrant  and  close  to  the  skin.  It  is  an  ideál  melon  when  it  comes  to  erating 
it  for  shipment.  The  melons  are  one  like  the  other,  almost  like  peas  in  a  pod.  The  flesh  is  free  of  stringiness,  of  deep  pink 
color  and  the  seed  eavity  extremely  smáli.  Hoodoo  is  way  ahead  of  most  other  varieties  in  productiveness.  Being  very 
solid  and  tough  skinned,  it  carries  so  well,  that  it  ean  travel  for  two  weeks  without  ice  and  it  will  not  spoil. 

Michigan  is  the  one  statě  where  Hoodoo  melon  is  best  known  and  most  popular.  From  Michigan,  Hoodoo  travels  in 
whole  carloads  to  Chicago  where  it  sells  as  a  rule  for  better  price  than  any  other  melon  in  špite  of  the  fact  that  Chicago  re- 
ceives  fine  melons  from  all  over  the  country.  It  will  be  well  for  any  gardener  to  try  this  melon  if  he  has  not  already  doně  so 
It  is  a  high  quality,  medium  large  melon,  that  will  seli  fast  and  that  will  make  both  money  and  friends  for  the  grower.  Re- 
member  that  we  háve  the  genuine  truc  type  seed  and  that  you  cannot  buy  better  seed  any  where,  no  matter  what  price  you  pay. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  30c;  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00,  prepaid. 

MUSKMELON— Tip  Top 

True  Type— Uxtra  Select 
TIP  TOP  or  Surprise  as  it  is  sometimes 
called  is  an  old  variety  yet  its  merits  are  so 
pronouneed,  that  it  is  still  the  most  popular  mar- 
ket  muskmelon  .on  the  market.  It  is  a  melon  oř 
quite  large  size,  nearly  round,  the  flesh  is  salmon 
pink,  very  thick  and  heavy,  the  skin  when  mature 
is  greenish  yellow  and  coarsely  netted.  It  is  a 
high  quality  melon  with  very  sweet  flesh  and  de- 
lightful  flavor  and  it  ripens  clear  to  the  skin.  It 
will  meet  the  most  critical  demand  and  is  well 
suited  for  both  shipping  and  for  loeal  trade. 

Our  seed  of  this  fine  melon  is  seleeted  with 
great  care  and  may  be  relied  upon  to  produce 
melons  true  to  type.  If  Tip  Top  melon  is  your 
favorite,  our  seed,  we  are  sure  will  produce  the 
right  kind  of  melons  that  will  please  the  most 
critical  of  your  customers.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  14 
lb.  30c;  lb.  $1.00;  IX)  lbs.  $9.00,  prepaid. 


Muskmelon — Tip  Top 

We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  6  lbs.  oř  over  at  10  lbs.  rate,  25  lbs.  oř  over  at  100  lbs.  rate. 


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MUSKMELON— Perfecto 

Perfecto  is  the  highest  type  of  salmon 
tinted  RockyFord  type  melon.  It  will  stand 
more  heat  and  drought,  it  will  give  a  bigger 
crop,  it  ís  sweeter  than  other  melons,  the 
percentage  of  fiat  melons  is  very  smáli— 
hardly  any,  nearly  every  melon  is  a  good 
one  and  fit  to  eat,  or  seli,  and  it  is  a  first 
class  shipping  melon. 

The  melons  are  nearly  a  perfect  halí,  den- 
sely  covered  with  hard  prominent  gray  net- 
ting,  the  flesh  is  beautiful  salmon  pink  in 
color,  shading  into  green  as  it  nears  the 
rind,  and  is  extra  sweet.  The  seed  cavity 
is  extremely  smáli.  If  you  grow  for  market 
try  this  melon,  it  will  make  money  for  you. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  14  1b.  35c;  lb.  $1.20;  10  lbs. 

$10.00,  prepaid. 

Christmas  Melon — Golden  Beauty 

Yery  large  and  attractive  in  appearance 
and  of  high  quality.  Nearly  globe  shaped 
skin.  The  flesh  is  white,  sweet,  juicy  and 
with  prominent  netting  and  golden  yellow 
about  8  inches  in  diameter.  Put  away  for 
winter  use,  keeps  a  long  time  without  spoil- 
ing.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  25c;  14  lb.  80c;  lb.  $2.80, 
postpaid. 

ROCKY  FORD 

We  háve  an  exceptionally  fine  strain  of  this  standard 
melon.  Our  melon  is  very  early,  heavily  and  fine!  netted, 
weighing  about  1%  pounds  each.  The  seed  cavity  is  very 
smáli,  the  attractive  green  flesh  is  very  thick,  luscious  and  of 
high  flavor  and  ťragrance  and  can  be  eaten  almost  to  the  rind. 
Highly  růst  resistant,  very  heavily  productive.  Pkt.  5c;  oz. 
15c;  !4  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00,  prepaid. 

MILWAUKEE  MARKET— A  large  melon  orange  flesh,  won- 
derfully  sweet  with  almost  no  stringiness.  Nearly  round, 
skin  light  green,  slightly  ribbed.  A  great  variety  to  seli 
from  the  wagon.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  14  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00; 
10  lbs.  $9.00,  prepaid. 


KOČKY  FORD 

mdskmeion 


BANANA  MUSKMELON 

The  fruit  attains  a  length  of  20  to  30  inches,  and  a  diam¬ 
eter  of  about  4  inches.  Flesh  of  rich  orange  color,  deep  and 
of  exquisite  flavor.  Smells  and  looks  like  a  gigantic  banana. 
This  is  a  very  valuable  melon  and  sells  in  choice  city  mar- 
kets,  50  cents  or  more  being  sometimes  demanded  for  a  single 
specimen.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  14  lb.  35c;  lb.  $1.20;  10  lbs.  $11.00, 
prepaid. 

BURRELL’S  GEM  SOLID  NET— A  quality  melon 
with  thick  sweet  orange  flesh.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c; 
14  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00,  prepaid. 


HONEY  DEW — Flesh  light  green,  fruit  round, 
smooth,  almost  white.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  25c;  14  lb. 
40c;  1  lb.  $1.50;  10  lbs.  $14.00,  prepaid. 

MANGO  MELO  A — Or  Garden  Lemon.  Fruit  the 
size  of  a  peach,  of  orange  color,  and  when  first 
ripe  quite  hard,  having  little  taste,  but  soon  be- 
comes  mellow  and  sweet  and  has  a  rich  flavor. 
For  pies,  pickling  and  preserves,  a  superb  sort. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  14  lb.  65c;  1  lb.  $2.00. 

MONTREAL  MARKET — Very  large  green  fleshed 
melon,  almost  round  and  heavily  netted.  Pkt: 
5c;  oz.  15c;  14  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00, 
prepaid. 

HONEY  BALL — Resembles  the  well  known  Honey 
Dew  variety  in  appearance,  but  is  not  quite  as 
large,  avera.ging  three  pounds  per  melon.  Per- 
fectly  balí  shaped  with  attractive  lemon  yellow 
skin,  covered  with  fine  netting.  The  flesh  is  green 
very  thick,  sweet  and  free  from  stringiness.  It 
can  be  shipped  without  icing  and  stored  for  sev- 
eral  weeks.  The  vineš  produce  enormous  num- 
bers  of  fruits.  It  will  mature  in  the  North, 
whereas  Honey  Dew  will  not.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c; 
14  lb.  60c;  lb.  $2.00. 

PERSIAN  MUSKMELON 


SUGAR  SWEET  MUSKMELON 

EAKEIEST  OF  ALL  MUSKMELONS 

A  fine  early  melon,  ripening  a  few  days  earlier  than  the  Rocky  Ford, 
and  for  that  reason,  a  money  maker.  It  is  a  netted  melon  similar  in  shape 
to  the  Rocky  Ford.  Rather  large  sized  and  therefore  not  suitable  as  a 
crating  melon.  The  flesh  is  green  with  a  golden  lining  next  to  the  seed 
cavity.  The  melon  is  sweet  and  sugary.  Plant  a  little  of  this  melon  so  as 
to  háve  melons  to  seli  before  the  Rocky  Fords  are  ready  for  the  market. 
Pkt.  10c;  1  oz.  15c;  14  lb.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.40;  10  lbs.  $13.00. 


A  very  large  and  heavy  melon  with  golden  yel¬ 
low,  sugary  and  stringless  flesh.  It  is  latě  in  sea- 
son  and  not  ready  before  100  days  from  dáte  of 
planting.  In  California  and  elsewhere  where  the 
season  is  long  it  will  grow  to  immense  propor- 
tions  and  for  quality  it  is  hard  to  beat.  Pkt.  15c; 
%  oz.  25c;  1  oz.  45c;  14  lb.  $1.50;  1  lb.  $5.00. 


We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  lbs.  oř  ověř  at 
10  lbs.  rate,  Ž5  lbs.  or  over  at  100  lbs.  rate. 


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Muskmelon  Markét  King 


MU SK.MELON S  OR  CANTELOUPES 

CULTURE — 2  oz  of  seed  for  50  hills;  4  lbs.  for  1  aere. 

Sandy  soil,  well  enriched  with  nianure.  is  the  best  for 
melons.  Háve  the  hills  4  by  5  feet,  dropping  25  seeds  in 
each  liill,  so  as  to  feed  mice  and  eutworins  and  still  háve  a 
good  stand.  Leave  only  three  strongest  plants  in  each  hill. 

When  the  plants  start  to  vine  ve  fertilize  the  field  with  300 
lbs.  oť  cotton  seed  meal  to  the  acre.  Open  shallow  furrows 
between  the  rows,  scatter  the  meal  moderately  thick  and  eul- 
tivate  same  in  the  ground.  This  pays  us  handsomely  because 
it  hastens  the  crop  to  maturity,  the  melons  are  of  larger  size 
and  are  more  heavily  netted  and  almost  free  from  culls. 

In  čase  of  a  cold  spěli  with  plants  up  early  in  the  spring, 
go  over  the  patcli  with  a  hoe  and  cover  up  the  young  plants 
with  dirt  and  remove  the  dirt  when  danger  of  frost  is  past. 

MARKÉT  KING  MUSKMELON 

MARKÉT  KING  is  not  only  extra  early,  but  also 
extra  large.  Its  size  is  enormous  for  a  muskmelon.  A 
whole  field  will  average  20  to  25  lbs.  and  selected  spec- 
imens  will  weigh  as  much  as  35  lbs.  In  špite  of  its 
mammoth  size,  the  melon  is  of  good  quality. 

MARKÉT  KING  is  a  salmon  fleshed  variety,  with 
very  thick  flesh,  and  its  seeds  are  nearly  twice  as  large 
as  those  of  other  melons.  All  who  are  looking  for  a 
large  muskmelon  will  find  our  MARKÉT  KING  to  fill 
the  bili.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  %  1b.  45c;  1  lb.  $1.60;  10  lbs. 

$15.00,  prepaid. 

VICTOR  MUSKMELON 

Just  imagine  a  rich  flavored,  luscious  melou  with  firm, 
tender,  deep  green  flesh  extending  close  to  the  rind;  of  im- 
mense  size,  from  12  to  18  inches  in  length  and  8  to  10  inches 
in  diameter;  a  splendid  shipper  because  of  its  deep  netting 
and  large  size — and  you  háve  our  Victor  Muskmelon. 

VICTOR  has  quality  and  size  and  also  productlveness ;  the  vineš 
average  as  high  as  18  melons  of  good  size  to  a  hill.  It  is  quite 
drought  and  lice  proof,  the  vine  being  very  healthy  and  robust. 

VICTOR  is  a  splendid  melon  for  hotel  or  restaurant  trade. 
Its  size  appeals.  One  melon  is  good  for  eight  slices  on  an  average. 
The  quality  impresses  the  patron  and  results  in  an  insistent  de- 
mand.  Get  your  order  for  seed  in  early. 

MUSKMELON  EXTRA  EARLY  OSAGE 


Which  is  the  Best  Muskmelon 

If  it  is  early  melons  that  you  are  after,  choose  Sugar  Sweet,  a 
quality  melon  with  green  flesh;  or  Hale’s  Best,  an  excellent  extra 
early  pink  fleshed  sort.  If  you  desire  a  big,  heavy  melou  you  will 
be  on  the  safe  side  planting  the  Bender,  a  pink  fleshed  sort  or 
Victor,  a  variety  with  green  flesh. 

The  much  advertised  Honey  Dew  melon  cannot  compare  in 
sweetness  with  a  good  strain  Rockyford.  It  is  a  fine  looking, 
large  melon  but  we  never  tasted  one  that  was  really  good.  It 
may  be  that  if  left  on  the  vine  till  thoroughly  ripe  that  the  melon 
would  do  justice  to  the  claims  made  for  it. 

Other  good  melons  are  HOODOO,  BANANA  and  VICTOR.  We 
do  not  want  to  give  advice  to  market  gardeners  because  they  know 
what  is  best  when  it  comes  to  melons,  but  we  cannot  abstain  from 


New  variety.  Ten  days  earlier  than  the  old  type  of  Osage  of 
same  shape  and  same  quality,  only  this  new  variety  is  a  trifle 
smaller.  It  is  slightly  ribbed,  fairly  well  netted,  oval  in  shape, 
darkgreen.  Flesh  very  thick,  salmon  colored  and  very  sweet.  Being 
almost  as  early  as  Sugar  Sweet,  it  is  a  most  valuable  new  variety  for 
market  purposes.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  %  lb.  45e;  lb.  $1.60,  postpaid. 


mentioning  that  our  melons  are  true  to  type  and  if  you  want  seed 
of  exceptionally  high  quality  we  can  supply  it.  Here  in  Iowa  we 
grow  melons  to  perfection  and  our  selected  strains,  like  for  instance 
Osage,  Solid  Net  Burells’s  Gem  Sugar  Sweet  and  others  cannot  be 
excelled  in  quality. 


A  word  about  SUGAR  SWEET  melon.  All  market 
gardeners  not  already  acquainted  with  this  melon  should 
try  it,  and  believe  us,  you  can  make  some  money  on  Sugar 
Sweet. 

CASABA  MELONS.  These  keep  well,  look  nice  and 
a  few  can  be  disposed  of  at  a  good  price.  There  their 
merit  ends. 

MELON  PEACH  is  a  smáli  melon  about  the  size  of  a 
peach  for  preserves.  If  you  háve  the  ground,  grow  these, 
you  will  like  them. 


Delicious  Gold-Lined  Rocky  Ford 
Muskmelon 

Of  all  the  melons  of  Rocky  Ford  type  this  is  un- 
questionably  the  best.  The  melon  is  thick  meated,  fine 
grained  and  sweet ;  color  green  with  a  gold  margin  next 
to  the  seed  cavity  of  medium  size,  solid  net  over  the  entire 
melon  without  any  ribs  whatever.  Its  flesh  is  of  the  most 
delicious  flavor  and  elicits  favorable  comment  when  served. 
The  vineš  are  thrifty  and  růst  resistant.  It  is  an  ideál 
crate  melon,  fruits  all  being  uniform  through  the  fieldfl 
and  loss  from  undersize  and  oversizt-  is  very  smáli.  Its 
popularity  is  steadily  increasing  and  our  sales  háve  far 
exceeded  our  expectations.  This  melon  is  a  paragon  of 
merit — in  size,  netting,  appearance,  aroma,  flavor,  depth  of 
flesh,  smallness  of  seed  cavity,  cropping  ability,  shipping 
quality.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb-  35c;  1  lb.  $1.20;  10  lbs. 
$11.00,  prepaid. 


We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  lbs.  oř  over  at 
10  ll*s.  rate,  25  lbs.  ar  over  at  100  lbs.  rate. 


Delicious  Gold  Lined 


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MUSKMELON  GREELEY  WONDER 

A  large  salmon  fleshed  melon,  approaching  perfection  in 
size  and  of  splendid  eating  qualities.  Flesh  very  thick,  sweet 
absolutely  without  stringiness,  a  melon,  that  will  be  most 
widely  planted  as  sooon  as  its  merits  are  better  known.  A 
fine  melon  for  local  markets  but  will  not  stand  sbipping. 
Medium  early,  edible  in  90  days  from  dáte  of  planting.  In 
shape  perfectly  round  about  7  incbes  tkrough  with  an  average 
weight  of  five  pounds  per  melon.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  14  lb. 
50c;  1  lb.  $1.60. 

MUSKMELON  H  B  OR  HALE’S  BEST 

Selected  stock,  maturing  in  68  days  from  dáte  of  plant¬ 
ing,  producing  fine,  round,  fancy  melons  without  ribs,  dosely 
netted,  beautiful  in  appearance,  medium  large  in  size.  Flesh 
salmon  pink,  of  exceptional  thickness,  very  sweet.  An  extra 
early,  extra  good  melon  that  is  hard  to  beat  either  for  local 
or  long  distance  marketing.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  14  lb.  50c; 
lb.  $1.60. 

MUSKMELON  LAKE  CHAMPLAIN 

A  medium  sized,  salmon  fleshed  melon  valuable  because 
of  its  extreme  earliness.  Edible  in  87  days.  Moderately  netted 
with  fairly  prominent  ribs  and  almost  round  in  shape.  Qual- 
ity  fair  to  good.  Average  weight  3  lbs.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c; 
14  lb.  50c;  1  lb.  $1.60. 

OSAGE—  Also  called  Miller’s  Cream.  A  large  fleshed  quality 
melon  with  dark  green  skin,  lightly  netted.  Does  well 
on  heavy  soils.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  14  lb.  30c;  lb.  $1.00; 
10  lbs.  $9.00,  prepaid. 

TEN-TWEIÍTY-FIVE  CANTALOUPE — A  strain  of  Rocky  Ford. 
Most  beautifully  netted,  of  uniform  shape,  cuts  better, 
carries  better  and  sells  better  than  the  old  strains.  It  is 
a  new  melon  and  has  sprung  into  popularity  overnight,  so 
to  say.  In  melon  growing  sections  this  melon  is  preferred 
ověř  all  others  for  shipping.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  14  lb.  30c; 
1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $9.00,  prepaid. 

MARYLAífD  or  EARLY  KNIGHT — A  fine  very  early  melon, 
flesh  green,  sweet,  shaped  like  Rocky  Ford,  slightly 
larger,  well  netted.  Oz.  15c;  lb.  $1.00. 

WATERMELON 

CULTURE — 2  oz.  for  500  hills,  5  lbs.  for  1  acre. 

Large  crops  of  delicious  watermelons  can  be  raised  in 
any  good  soil  but  sandy  soil  mixed  well  with  manure  is  ideál 
for  melons.  To  grow  watermelons  successfully  we  recom- 
mend  to  seed  the  whole  bed  to  rye  in  the  fall.  In  the  spring 
open  two  furrows  with  a  plow  throwing  the  soil  together  and 
plant  the  seed  in  hills  6  feet  apart.  When  the  plants  start  to 
vine  open  another  furrow  and  continue  this  plowing  under  of 
the  rye  till  the  whole  ground  is  covered  with  the  vineš.  This 
does  away  with  cultivating,  fertilizes  the  ground  and  mate- 
rially  increases  the  yield  and  makes  watermelons  a  highly 
paying  crop. 

Which  is  the  Best  Watermelon? 

Favorite  vaideties  depend  greatly  upon  the  territory.  The 
South  favors  the  long,  heavy  shipping  melon;  the  North  de- 
mands  an  “early”  melos.,  that  is  one  maturing  in  the  shortest 
time  and  Harris  Earliest  is  popular  while  in  the  East  COLE’S 
EARLY  isi  a  favorite.  California  favors  the  smáli  Angelino 
and  Chilian  melons. 

In  our  estimation,  Wonder  possesses  all  the  qualities 
desired.  High  in  quality,  early,  large,  attractive  in  appear¬ 
ance  and  suitable  for  shipping  for  moderate  distances.  Wat- 
son  is  primarily  a  market  melon,  has  size  and  appearance, 
is  a  first  rate  shipper,  but  does  not  excel  in  quality.  Irish 
Gray  has  both  quality  and  size.  Klondyke  is  the  melon  when 
highest  quality  is  desired  as  Klondyke  has  it  and  for  gen- 
uine  merit  is  unsurpassed  by  no  other  kind.  Of  all  water¬ 
melons,  Ivleckley  Sweet  is  the  most  popular. 

Our  watermelon  seed  is  saved  from  choice  specimens  and 
may  be  depended  upon  in  every  way.  You  may  buy  for  less 
elsewhere  but  let  us  telí  that  you  are  taking  big  chances 
when  buying  low  priced  seed.  In  our  part  of  the  country 
watermelons  are  growu  on  a  very  large  scale.  Our  climate 
is  favorable  for  them  and  our  gardeners  are  experts  in  rais- 
ing  them.  The  gardeners  seli  all  their  choice  fruits  for  fair 


prices  and  seli  the  culis  for  whatever  they  can  get  to  certain 
parties  for  seed. 


This  seed  extracted  from  culis  and  melons  too  poor  to 
be  salable  is  the  seed  that  is  being  offered  “cheap.” 


Shaker's  Blue  i 

SHAKER’S  BLUE  WATERMELON 

A  variety  of  an  immense  size,  frequently  weighing  40  to 
60  lbs.  It  is  fully  as  large  as  the  Black  Diamond  but  better 
flavored  and  more  handsome  in  appearance.  In  shape  it  is 
oval,  very  symmetrical  and  attractive  on  account  of  its  rich 
dark  green  color.  The  flesh  is  bright  red,  solid  and  of  splen¬ 
did  quality,  quite  superior  to  the  Black  Diamond.  It  is  not 
a  first  class  shipper  but  for  home  use  and  nearby  market  it 
is  a  fairly  good  variety.  Pkt.  5c;  1  oz.  10c;  14  lb.  25c;  1  lb. 
80c;  10  lbs.  $7.50,  prepaid. 


TOM  WATSON  WATERMELON 


Similar  in  shape  and  size  to  Kleckley’s  Sweet,  but  has  a 
tougher  rind  and  for  that  reason  is  well  adapted  for  shipping. 
It  does  well  in  some  parts  of  the  South.  In  quality  it  cannot 
compare  with  Kleckley’s  Sweet,  as  it  lacks  the  sweetness  and 
the  flesh  is  quite  stringy.  For  family  use  and  for  gardeners 
catering  to  nearby  market,  Kleckley’s  Sweet  is  decidely  bet¬ 
ter.  Pkt.  5c;  1  oz.  10c;  14  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  90c;  10  lbs.  $8.50, 
prepaid. 

GOLDEN  HONEY  WATERMELON 

A  fine  variety  with  yellow  flesh  that  fairly  melts  in  the 
mouth,  and  which  for  its  fine  sugary,  juicy  and  delicious 
flavor  cannot  be  surpassed  by  any  red  fleshed  melon  on  the 
market.  A  splendid  melon  in  every  way.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c; 
14  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.20;  10  lb.  $11.00,  prepaid. 

We  seli  half  pounds  at  ponad  rate,  5  pounds  or  over  at 
10  pounds  rate,  25  pounds  or  over  at  100  pounds  rate. 


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Great  News 

Down  South  where  the  best  water- 
melons  are  grown,  wide  awake 
growers  leave  only  two  melons  to 
grow  on  each  vine.  (New  method). 
Tliere  were  two  ueighbors  both 
grew  inelons,  one  followed  the  new 
method  and  the  otlier  did  not.  Both 
were  members  of  a  melon  growers 
association.  The  man  with  two  mel¬ 
ons  to  the  vine  sold  six  cars  of 
melons,  the  sniallest  of  which 
J  weighed  28  lbs.  For  his  crop  he 
i  received  $2,440.00.  The  other  man 
1  left  all  his  melons  on  the  vineš,  had 
smaller  melons  and  the  association 
could  only  seli  four  cars  for  him. 
His  biggest  melons  weighed  27  lbs. 
and  the  others  ranged  down  to  12 
lbs.  These  melons  netted  the  grow- 
er  only  $660.00.  The  difference  in 
favor  of  the  man  that  believes  in 
up  to  dáte  methods  was  $1,780:00, 
enough  to  buv  a  fine  automobile. 


Irisli  Gray 


IRISH  GRAY  WATERMELON 

IRISH  GRAY  is  the  sweetest,  tenderest  melon  in  culti- 
vation,  with  flesh  of  the  deepest  crimson.  It  grows  from  me¬ 
dium  to  very  large,  nearly  white  in  color,  aandsome  and  at- 
tractive. 

IRISH  GRAY  sets  fruit  before  the  runners  are  a  yard 
long  and  it  is  such  a  heavy  bearer  that  you  can  almost  walk 
across  the  patch  on  the  melons.  One  distinct  feature  of  this 
melon  is  that  the  flesh  is  good  deep  red  by  the  time  the  seeds 
are  ťormed  in  it.  Often  before  the  melon  is  really  half  grown. 


ALABAMA  SWEET — Long,  dark  green  melon  with  sweet  crimson 
flesh  and  hard  rind.  Called  by  some  Rubber  Rind  Kleckley.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.  10c;  14  lb.  30c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $7.50,  prepaid. 

COLE'S  EAK1T — Oblong  shaped  melon,  20  inches  long,  12  inches 
tlirough,  with  mottled  green  skin.  Flesh  crimson,  sweet,  rind 
thin.  A  high-class  melon  in  every  way  except  that  it  cannot  be 
shipped  the  rind  is  too  thin  and  brittle.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  14  lb 
30c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $7.50,  prepaid. 

CCBAN  QUEEN — Large,  latě  melon  of  high  quality.  Skin  mottled 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  14  lb.  30c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $7.50,  prepaid. 


IRISH  GRAY  will  stand  more  abuse  in  shipping  and  hand- 
ling  not  only  because  the  rind  is  tough  but  because  the  flesh 
is  extremely  solid  and  compact  yet  free  from  stringiness  and 
hard  centers,  and  will  not  break  when  sliced. 

IRISH  GRAY  has  been  thoroughly  tested  and  proved  to 
be  beyond  all  doubts  a  melon  of  the  highest  class. 

Price:  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  14  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  90c;  10  lbs. 
$8.50,  prepaid. 


EXCELL — I.arge,  oblong  melon  of  dairk  green  color  with  faint 
stripes.  Flesh  solid,  red  crisp  and  of  excellent  flavor.  Productive 
and  a  good  shipper.  Seed  is  of  mixed  color,  some  is  black,  some 
white.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  14  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  90c;  10  lbs.  $8.50, 
prepaid. 

FLORIDA  FAVORITE — Long  striped  melon, 
flesh  crimson,  quality  good.  Pkt.  5c;  oz. 
110c ;  !4  lb.  30c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $7.50. 
prepaid. 

GEORGIA  RATTLESNAKE — A  flrst  class 
shipping  melon  of  long  shape,  beautifully 
mottled  with  red,  sweet  solid  flesh.  Pkt 
5c;  oz.  10c;  14  lb.  30c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs. 
$7.50,  prepaid. 

HALBERT  HONEY — Long,  dark  green,  flesh 
red, ,  very  sweet,  rind  thin.  Of  about  the 
same  value  as  Kleckley’s  Sweet.  Pkt.  5c; 
oz.  10c ;  14  lb.  30c ;  1  lb.  80c ;  10  lbs.  $7.50. 
prepaid. 

HARRIS  EARLIEST — Of  the  very  highest 
quality.  Being  very  early  it  is  a  favorite 
in  the  North  as  well  as  in  the  East.  Round 
in  shape,  of  good  size,  skin  mottled  green, 
flesh  crimson,  sugary,  crisp,  tender  and  of 
fine  flavor.  Pkt.  5c;  oz,  10c;  14  lb.  30c; 
1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $7.50,  prepaid. 

ICE  CREA5I — Same  as  Peerless.  Round  in 
shape  of  good  size,  skin  mottled.  flesh  crim¬ 
son,  sweet  and  of  excellent  quality.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.  10c;  14  lb.  30c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lLs. 
$7.50,  prepaid. 

JIA3ÍAIOTH  IRONCLAD— Very  large  and 

lieavy  melon  of  long  shape,  with  striped 
skin  and  red  flesh.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  14  lb. 
30c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $7.50,  prepaid. 


KLECKLEY  SWEET  WATERMELON 

The  melon  is  oblong  with  square  ends,  color  dark  green,  flesh  bright.  scarlet 
with  broad  solid  heart,  absolutely  stringless,  with  very  few  seeds  placed  close  to 
the  rind.  Flesh  of  the  highest  possible  quality,  very  crisp,  sugary  and  fairly  melt- 
ing  in  the  mouth.  The  individua!  melons  weigh  from  25  tó  40  pounds.  The  rind 
is  too  thin  for  shipping,  but  for  home  market  or  family  garden  this  melon  has 
no  superior.  Equally  suitable  to  any  part  of  the  country  except  too  far  North. 
The  seéd  we  offer  is  of  the  very  highest  quality  saved  only  from  large  and  perfect 
specimens  and  can  be  depended  upon  in  every  way.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  14  lb.  35c; 
1  lb.  90c;  10  lbs.  $8.50,  prepaid. 


We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rale,  5  lbs.  or  over  at  10  lbs,  rate,  25  lbs.  or  ověř 
at  100  lbs.  rate. 


McIVEIťS  WONDERFTJL — Medium  sized  long 
melon  with  variegated  skin  and  sweet  sfring- 
less  red  flesh.  Pkt  5c;  oz.  10c;  14  lb.  30c; 
1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $7.50,  prepaid. 

SWEETHEART — Oval  shaped,  large,  light 
skinned  melon  of  very  high  quality.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.  10c;  14  ■  lb.  30c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs. 
$7.50,  prepaid. 


PLANTS  IN  FL AT  S 

To  get  healthy  strong  and  deep  green  look- 
ing  vegetable  plants  in  flats  for  spring  sales, 
lay  on  the  ho 'tom  of  eacli  (lat  about  an  inch 
of  rotted  nmnmv  and  soli  on  top.  That  will 
make  your  plants  of  even  height,  štočky,  in  a 
word,  superior  and  better  prices  and  more 
sales  will  be  your  reward. 


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MARTYNIA 

UNICORN  PLANT 

Produces  masses  of  long,  ovoid  curved 
fleshy  pods,  excellent  for  pickles.  The 
pickled  fruit  is  simply  delicious,  the 
plant  is  a  heavy  producer  and  of  easiest 
culture.  Plant  when  the  weather  is  warm 
and  settled.  1  oz.  25c;  pkt.  5c;  postpaid. 


MUSTARD 

CULTURE — 1  oz.  for  100  feet  of  row  6 
lbs.  for  1  acre. 

Mustard  will  do  well  in  most  any  kind 
of  soil.  Sow  very  early  in  the  spring  or 
latě  in  the  fa.ll.  Háve  the  rows  10  inches 
apart  and  do  not  thin  at  all  if  the  crop 
is  intended  for  greens.  If  grown  for  seed 
it  must  be  thinned  out  to  6  inches  apart 
in  the  row. 


CHINESE  MUSTARD 

There  are  several  varieties  of  Chinese 
Mustard.  What  we  offer  is  a  variety  with 
broad,  fiat  leaves,  twice  the  size  those  of 
cominon  white  mustard,  resembling  the 
leaves  of  Bloomsdale  spinách.  Pkt.  5c; 
oz.  10c;  %  lb.  20c;  lb.  60c;  10  lbs.  $4.80. 

SOUTHERN  GIANT  CURLED 

It  forms  a  great  mass  of  leaves  beau- 
tifully  ruffled  and  finely  curled  and 
crimped  around  the  edges;  succulent, 
pungent,  and  of  sweet  flavor.  Pkt.  5c; 
oz.  10c;  %  lb.  20c;  1  lb.  60c;  10  lbs.  $4.80, 
prepaid. 


MUSHROOM  SPAVVN 

PURE  CULTURE— Made  in  America 
and  the  best  in  the  world,  fresh  and  full 
of  vitality.  A  cultural  leaflet  “Mushroom 
Culture”  free  when  requested  with  orders. 
Price:  Brick  50c;  5  bricks  $1.75,  post¬ 
paid.  Not  prepaid:  10  bricks  $1.90;  100 
bricks  $18.00. 

Which  Mustard  is  Best? 

The  best  mustard  is,  at  present,  the 
OSTŘÍCH  PLUME  variety.  It  is  of  the 
most  beautiful  appearance  and  will  stand 
ror  ten  days  before  shooting  to  seed. 


OSTŘÍCH  PLUME  MUSTARD 

The  most  beautiful  of  all  mustards. 
The  leaves  are  long,  ruffled  and  curled  as 
gracefully  as  an  ostrich  plume.  Stands 
summer  heat  splendidly.  Pkt.  5o;  oz. 
10c;  %  lb.  20c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $7.00, 
prepaid. 

WHITE — The  dark  green,  smooth-leaved 
mustard.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  15c; 
1  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3.75,  prepaid. 

BLACK  or  BROWN — Stronger  and  more 
pungent  than  the  white.  Pkt.  5c;  oz. 
10c;  ii  lb.  15c;  1  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3.75, 
prepaid. 


Florence  Fennel 

A  YEGETABLE  CA3CDY 
Florence  Fennel  will  be  some  day  very 
popular.  That  is  our  belief.  It  has  a 
most  agreeable  flavor,  sweet,  delicately 
perfumed  with  a  taste  all  of  its  own. 
Thoroughly  delicious  whether  eaten  raw 
or  cooked.  You  will  like  it.  Easy  to 
raise.  Sow  the  seed  in  rows  foot  apart, 
thin  out  to  stand  9  inches  apart  in  the 
row  and  when  the  fleshy  base  of  the 
plant  reaches  the  proportion  of  an  egg 
earth  up  that  portion  of  the  plant  to 
blanch  it  and  make  it  more  tender.  Eat 
raw  like  celery  or  serve  boiled  with 
cream  sauce.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  ii  lb. 
40c;  lb.  $1.50. 


Mustard  Ostřích  Plume 

MUSTARD — Ostrich  Plume 

Our  speciál  strain  of  Ostrich  Plume  Mustard  will  stand  10 
days  to  two  weeks  longer  before  shooting  to  seed.  Of  very 
dark  green  color — the  best  Mustard  there  is. 


ABOUT  LIME 

LDIE  makes  heavy  soils  porous  and  lighter,  light  soils 
more  binding,  it  makes  food  elements  the  soil  already  con- 
tains  available  for  the  use  of  plants.  Lime  is  not  a  fertilizer. 
It  is  beneficial  to  certain  crops  and  harmful  to  other  crops. 
On  some  soils  liming  results  in  greatly  increased  crops,  on 
others  it  is  decidedly  harmful.  Do  not  use  lime  before  thor¬ 
oughly  posting  yourself — write  to  Dept.  of  Agriculture,  Wash¬ 
ington,  D.  C.,  for  information. 


This  Catalog  is  Full  of  Information 

Gardening  and  flower  growing  is  a  business 
where  there  is  no  end  to  learning.  To  be  successful 
both  the  gardener  and  florist  must  possess  a  vast 
amount  of  technical  knowledge,  more  so  than  in 
any  other  occupation  we  know  of. 

Whether  you  grow  vegetables  or  flowers  to  seli 
or  just  for  your  own  pleasure,  it  will  pay  you  to 
read  our  cultural  directions  and  hints  as  to  method 
of  producing  crops  earlier,  easier,  of  better  quality 
and  bigger  quantity  and  how  to  overcome  the  diffi- 
culties  with  which  the  gardener  is  confronted. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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RELIABLE  ONION  SEED 

CULTURE — I  oz.  for  100  íeet  of  row;  6  lbs.  for  one  acre. 
For  sets  60  to  70  lbs.  of  seed  should  be  sown  to  the  acre, 
more  if  the  ground  is  light.  Sow  the  seed  early  in  the  spring 
as  soon  as  the  ground  |is  in  working  order  not  sticky.  For 
extra  large  and  heavy  ;bulbs,  such  sorts  as  Ailsa  Craig  or 
Prizetaker  are  sown  in  hotbeds  and  later  transplanted  into 
rows  a  foot  apart  and  4  inches  apart  in  the  rows.  The  most 
popular  method  is  to  sow  the  seed  in  rows  a  foot  apart  and 
thin  to  3  inches  apart  in  the  rows.  Onion  requires  rich 
ground  and  should  always  be  sown  on  a  clean  piece  of  ground 
so  as  to  make  the  task  of  weeding  as  light  as  possible. 

What  is  the  Best  Onion? 

There  is  no  hetter  Onion  than  any  of  the  SOUTHPORT 
GLOBES.  Whether  you  choose  the  white,  red  or  yellow,  you 
,  are  making  no  imistake  and  wherever  the  Globe  sorts  can 
í  be  successfully  raised  they  should  be  preferred  over  all  other 
!  varieties.  The  Globe  Onions  as  far  as  we  know  are  not 
particularly  adapted  for  Texas.  There  it  is  where  the  Ber- 
muda  Onions  are  popular  and  most  largely  grown.  As  is 
well  known  Bermuda  Onion  is  the  mildest  flavored  of  all 
i  onions  but  its  drawback  is  that  it  is  not  a  very  good  keeper 
and  is  good  only  for  quick  consumption.  BERMUDA  ONIONS 
can  be  grown  in  any  statě  of  the  Union  but  good  seed  can  be 
grown  only  on  the  Canary  Islands  and  all  our  seed  comes 
from  there. 

AUSTRALIAN  BROWN.  Of  all  Onions  Australian  Brown 
keeps  the  longest  but  the  Onions  are  of  rather  smáli  size.  Be- 
cause  it  is  early  it  is  a  good  sort  to  grow  in  the  far  North. 

CREOLE  ONION  is  the  best  long  keeping  sort  to  grow  in 
Texas  and  elsewhere  in  the  South.  You  can  grow  good  Creole 
only  from  Louisana  grown  seed  and  it  lias  been  repeatedly 
proven  that  Creole  Onion  seed  produced  elsewhere  than  in 
Louisiana  grows  thick  necks  but  never  a  salable  bulb. 

AILSA  CRAIG.  Properly  grown,  this  forms  the  biggest 
bulb  of  all  Onions  and  can  be  grown  everywhere  except  very 
far  north  where  the  season  is  short.  It  is  a  fairly  good 
keeper. 

Try  Ailsa  Craig.  Sow  in  hotbeds,  20  sashes  will  pro- 
duce  about  130  thousand  plants,  enough  to  set  an  acre.  Much 
work.  Yes.  But  in  the  end  it  is  not  harder  than  to  seed 
onions,  thin  them  and  fight  the  weeds.  You  will  get  twice 
!  the  crop  from  transplanted  onions  and  a  better  price  for  them 
as  your  bulbs  will  be  extra  large  and  showy. 

The  best  pickling  Onion  is  WHITE  PORTUGAL  or  Silver 
I  Skin.  It  keeps  well,  is  early  and  retains  its  silvery  white  color 
which  such  sorts  as  Bartletta  and  others  never  do.  Bartletta 
turns  green  and  never  makes  as  nice  looking  bulbs  as  Portu- 
;  gal. 

In  the  last  few  years  quite  a  few  gardeners  háve  under- 
taken  to  grow  a  fairly  large  planting  of  Onions,  planning  to 
market  them.  To  all  such  who  háve  not  heretofore  grown 
Onions  in  a  large  way  we  offer  this  suggestion:  Always 
plant  the  variety  of  Onion  demanded  or  favored  by  your 
market  rather  than  the  sort  you  personally  prefer.  In  every 
market  certain  sorts  of  onions  are  preferred  over  others. 
There  are  markets  where  you  cannot  seli  and  do  well  finan- 
cially  unless  it  is  a  red  onion.  Other  markets  again  demand 
yellow,  and  still  others  white  onions.  In  some  markets  you 
cannot  seli  anything  but  Yellow  Danvers,  etc.  Therefore  be- 
fore  you  plače  your  order  for  Onion  seed  get  reliable  advice 
as  to  which  is  the  most  reliable  variety  for  the  market  where 
you  intend  to  dispose  of  your  crop.  Commission  men  or  your 
grocer  is  the  party  to  see  about  this. 

If  you  will  address  the  Secretary  of  Agriculture,  Wash¬ 
ington,  D.  C.,  for  Bulletin  No.  354  Onion  Culture,  it  will  be 
sent  you  without  cost. 

Germination  of  Onion  Seed 

Our  seed  germinates  as  a  rule  between  94-98%  and  quite 
often  fully  100%.  We  never  send  out  onion  seed  growing  less 
than  82%.  In  rainy  season  the  germination  is  between  80 
and  90%  but  rainy  and  wet  season  occur  only  once  in  a  num- 
ber  of  years.  You  can  rest  assured  that  you  will  get  highly 
germinating  seed  also  that  you  will  raise  bigger  and  brighter 
colored  bulbs  than  is  the  rule.  A  trial  will  be  of  benefit  to 
both  you  and  us. 

We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  lbs.  or  over  at  10 
lbs.  rate,  25  lbs.  or  over  at  100  lbs.  rate 


Southport  Red  Globe 


SOUTHPORT  RED  GLOBE  ONION 

Of  perfect  globe  shape,  of  very  large  size,  averaging  9 
to  10  inches  in  circumference,  solid  and  heavy,  the  flesh  being 
white,  close  grained  and  mild  in  flavor  and  the  skin  is  extra 
rich  dark  red.  It  is  a  very  heavy  yielder,  averaging  under 
high  culture  from  600  to  1,000  bushels  per  acre.  Our  strain 
of  this  seed  is  the  acme  of  perfection  and  is  absolutely  unsur- 
passed  in  perfect  shape,  richness  of  color,  earliness,  produc- 
tiveness  and  long  keeping  qualities.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  %  1b. 
55c;  1  lb.  $1.95;  10  lbs.  $17.50,  prepaid. 

WHITE  WELSH  ONION 
Never  Failing  Paying  Crop 

Does  not  form  bulbs  and  is  grown  éxclusively  for  young,  green 
or  bunching  onions.  It  grows  from  the  size  of  a  lead  pencil  to 
5-8  inch  in  diameter  in  almost  any  kind  of  soil.  It  is  a  very  strong 
grower.  There  is  no  frost  hard  enough  to  kill  it  once  planted  will 
stay  in  the  field  and  give  a  crop  of  bunching  onions  for  several 
years,  as  each  onion  multiplies  by  sub-divisdon,  dividing  itself  sev- 
eral  times  each  season.  If  you  will  háve  a  pateh  of  this  onion  in 
your  garden  you  will  be  able  to  půli  and  seli  onions  at  any  season 
till  hard  freezes.  Can  be  sown  in  the  Spring  or  Fall  and  six  pounds 
is  enough  to  plant  an  acre  in  drills  foot  apart.  It  is  better,  however. 
to  make  the  rowsi  wider  and  to  slightly  hill  up  the  onions  so  as  to 
get  longer.  white  and  more  tender  stalks.  A  pateh  of  White  Welsh 
Onion  will  enable  you  to  pull  green  onions  in  July.  August,  also 
before  and  after  that  time  when  there  is  no  competitition.  Pkt.  10c; 
oz.  30c;  Ví  lb.  85c;  Ib.  $3.00;  10  lbs.  $28.00. 

EBENEZER  ONION 

Almost  globe  shaped,  very  fine  looking  yellow  skinned 
onion  of  large  size  averaging  4  inches  through,  that  will  seli 
in  any  market.  Mild  in  flavor  and  of  all  onions  the  best 
keeper.  Stored  in  an  ordinary  cool  cellar  will  keep  in  per¬ 
fect  condition  till  June.  Heavily  productive,  vigorous  grow¬ 
er,  highly  resistant  to  attacks  of  thrip  in  a  word  almost  an 
ideál  variety.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  lb.  $3.00. 


You  cannot  control  the  weather,  you  cannot  make 
or  stop  rain — but  you  can  control  earliness  and  quality 
of  the  crops  you  raise  simply  by  selecting  the  right 
varieties. 


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SOUTHPORT  WHITE  GLOBE 

It  forms  large  bulbs  8  to  9  inches  in 
circumferenee  is  of  perfect  globe  sbape, 
very  solid,  of  long  keeping  qualities,  of 
delicate  flavor,  smáli  neck,  and  very 
early  ripening.  In  addition  to  all  these 
good  qualities  it  is  of  the  most  attractive 
appearance,  so  that  it  always  brings  top 
notch  prices  in  all  markets.  The  price  of 
seed  of  this  variety  is  and  has  always 
been  higher,  but  you  will  not  regret  pay- 
ing  it  after  you  see  the  fine  onions  you 
raise  from  this  seed.  We  seli  hundreds 
of  pounds  of  this  seed  and  customers 
write  us  that  if  they  had  to  pay  double 
the  price  we  ask  for  our  stock  they  would 
willingly  pay  it.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  25c;  %  lb. 
80c;  1  lb.  $2.80;  10  lbs.  $26.00,  prepaid. 


SOUTHPORT  YELLOW 
GLOBE  ONION 

Southport  Yellow  Globe  Onion  is  very 
handsome  and  the  most  satisfactory  vari¬ 
ety  to  raise  for  market  oř  family  use. 
Perfectly  round,  solid,  fine  grained  of 
mild  flavor,  with  deep  golden  yellow  skin. 
Extra  good  keeper  and  a  ready  seller  in 
all  markets,  especially  so  in  the  East. 
The  seed  we  offer  is  raised  in  the  East  by 
a  grower  of  long  years  of  experience  who 
specially  selects  this  seed  from  large  per¬ 
fectly  shaped,  well  colored  and  solid 
bulbs,  well  cured  and  ripened,  carefully 
avoiding  all  thick  necked  ones.  Pkt.  10c; 
oz.  20c;  %  lb.  55c;  1  lb.  $1.95:  10  lbs. 
$17.50,  prepaid. 


OHIO  RED  GLOBE 

True  Ohio  grown.  The  best  variety  to  grow 
on  muck  land.  1  oz.  20c;  %  lb.  70c;  1  lb. 
$2.40;  10  lbs.  $22.00,  prepaid. 

OHIO  YELLOW  GLOBE— True  Ohio  grown. 
A  fine,  perfectly  globe  shaped  productive 
and  long  keeping  sort.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c; 

lb.  70c;  1  lb.  $2.40;  10  lbs.  $22.00,  pre¬ 
paid. 

SIL, VEK.  SKIN  Oř  WHITE  POETIGAl — An 

early,  fiat,  silvery  white  variety,  without 
a  flaw.  Good  keeper,  retaining  its  fine 
white  color  much  better  than  Barletta 
or  any  other  pickling  sort  and  a  variety 
about  which  it  can  be  truly  said  that 
“once  grown  always  grown.”  Pkt.  10c; 
oz.  25c;  14  lb.  70c;  1  lb.  $2.50;  10  lbs. 
$23.00,  prepaid. 


CBEOLE  KED — Large,  fiat,  long  keeping  sort, 
preferred  by  many  commission  men  over 
Bermudas.  True  Louisiana  grown.  Pkt. 
10c;  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  $1.00;  1  lb.  $3.80;  10 
lbs.  $36.00,  prepaid. 


YELLOW  GLOBE  DANVERS — Quite  globular 
in  sihape  entirely  free  from  thick  necks, 
heavily  productive.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  % 
lb.  60c-;  1  lb.  $2.00;  10  lbs.  $18.00.  prepaid. 


WHITE  BERMUD  A — True  Tenerife  grown. 


NEW  CROP  SEED  of  Bermuda  Onion  is 
ready  in  September.  At  the  time  this 
catalog  goes  to  the  printer,  no  one  can 
telí  what  the  prices  of  new  crop  seed 
will  be.  We  will  quote  lowest  prices  for 
genuine  Tenerife  seed  upon  request. 


BERMUDA  ONIONS 

WHITE  OR  YELEOYV  BERMUDA  ONION— The  flesh  is  white, 
the  skin  light  yellow.  mild  in  flavor  so  that  many  people  eat  it 
raw  like  an  apple.  Very  popular  in  all  markets.  As.a  rule  it  is 
a  very  profitable  crop.  We  offer  the  best  seed,  genuine  Tenerife, 
raised  by  the  oldest  and  most  dependable  grower  on  the  Canary 
Islands.  This  onion  is  being  planted  very  heavily  as  a  winter  crop 
in  the  South,  but  can  be  planted  in  the  spring.  If  you  expect  to 
make  large  planting  plc-ase  write  us  as  soon  as  possible  so  that  we 
could  reserve  the  seed  for  you.  Packet  l'0e;  oz.  20c;  14  lb.  60c;  1  lb. 
$2.00;  10  lbs.  $1.95,  prepaid. 

CHYSTAL  WAX  BERMUDA— Somewhat  larger  than  the  yellow 
variety,  absolutely  pure  white,  of  very  attractive  appearance  for  that 
reason  a  good  seller  everywhere.  It  always  sells  at  a  higher  price 
than  any  other  onion.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c;  %  lb.  $1.30;  1  lb.  $4.80;  10 
lbs.  $45.00,  prepaid. 


ONION  VALENCIA 

Immense  in  size,  single  bulbs  weighing  as  high  as  4  lbs.,  but 
usually  averaging  a  pound  per  bulb.  Perfectly  globe  shaped,  skin 
clear,  bright  yellow,  flesh  white,  mild  in  flavor,  highiy  attractive 
in  appearance  and  an  extra  good  keeper.  Also  ealled  Riverside 
Spanish.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  %  lb.  $1.00;  lb.  $3.50;  10  lbs.  $32.00. 


To  get  a  fancy  grade  of  extra  large  onions  and  from  twice  to 
three  times  the  yield,  sow  the  seed  of  Valencia  or  Prizetaker  early 
in  March  in  frames  and  set  out  the  plants  when  large  enough  to 
handle.  This  looks  like  an  immense  undertaking.  Do  you  know, 
that  by  this  method,  you  will  raise  the  crop  with  less  labor  and 
expense  than  when  you  drill  the  seed?  Just  try  it  once. 


We  seli  halí  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  pounds  or  over  at  10  pounds  rate,  25  pounds  or  over  at  100  pounds  rate. 


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ONION  SETS 


AILSA  CRAIG  ONION 

One  of  the  largest  of  all  onions,  rapidly  gaining  in  popularity. 
The  bulbs  are  very  uniform  in  size,  shape  almost  globular,  with 
sulphur  yellow  skin,  neck  větry  smáli,  the  interior  white,  fine  grained, 
flavor  mild  and  sweet  and  a  good  keeper.  Ailsa  Craig  is  in  every 
way  as  large  and  handsome  as  the  ■  finest  imported  Spanish  Onion 
and  superior  to  it  on  account  of  its  remarkable  keeping  and  very 
heavy  yielding  qualities.  To  attain  the  greatest  possible  size  this 
variety  should  be  sown  early  in  the  spring  in  a  hot  bed  and  trans- 
planted  later  in  the  open.  Ailsa  Craig  is  a  variety  of  English  prize 
winning  stock.  Anyone  wanting  an  extra  large  fine  looking  Onion, 
espeeially  for  exhibition  purposes,  should  plant  Ailsa  Craig.  Pkt 
10c;  oz.  20e ;  %  lb.  70e;  1  lb.  $2.50;  10  lbs.  $23.00.  prepaid. 


VARIETIES  OF  ONION 

AU  STKALIAN  BBOWN — Extra  early,  globe 
shaped,  soniewhat  flattened,  with  brown  skin. 
Size  rather  smáli,  but  keeps  the  longest  of 
all  onions.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  50c;  1  lb. 
$1.60;  10  lbs.  $15.00,  prepaid. 

EXTRA  EARLY  PEARL — Extra  early,  white, 
globe  shaped,  rather  smáli,  pickling  variety. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  Yi  lb.  60c;  1  lb.  $2.00,  pre¬ 
paid. 

LARGE  RED  WETHERSITELD— Large  flat¬ 
tened,  medium  early,  reliable  sort  to  grow 
on  light  soil  where  it  does  better  than  any 
other  variety.  Of  attractive  deep  red  color. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  %  lb.  50c;  1  lb.  $1.80;  10 
lbs.  $16.00,  prepaid. 

MAMMOTH  SILVER  KING— Large,  flat,  mild 
flavored  silvery  white  sort  weighing  as  much 
as  4  lbs,  each.  Should  be  marketed  soon 
after  hairvest,  as  it  is  not  a  good  keeper. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  %  lb.  70c;  1  lb.  $2.20;  10 
lbs.  $21.00,  prepaid. 

WHITE  BARLETTA — Smáli,  white  sort,  good 
for  pickling  oř  bunching.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c; 

%  lb.  60c;  1  lb.  $2.00;  10  lbs.  $19.00,  prepaid. 
WHITE  PICKLING — Ušed  exclusively  for  pick¬ 
ling.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  %  lb.  60c;  1  lb. 
$2.00;  10  lbs.  $19.00,  prepaid. 

WHITE  PORTUGAL — See  Silver  Skin. 

WHITE  QUEEN — Extra  early,  white  skinned, 
pickling  variety.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  Ví  lb. 
60c;  1  lb.  $2.00;  10  lbs.  $19.00,  prepaid. 

Inclosed  will  please  find  my  checlc  for  $11.40. 
Please  send  me  same  kind  of  eueumber  seeds  as 
last  year.  I  was  highly  pleased  with  your  seeds. 
I  had  5  lbs.  of  eueumber  seed  from  you  and  for  my 
crop  I  received  $762.00.  I  had  the  best  cucumbers 
in  the  whole  county. — V.  W.,  Frehold,  New  Jersey. 


Onion 
Ailsa  Craig 


PRIZETAKER  ONION 

Since  the  introduction  of  Prizetaker  Onion  many  new  varieties 
(vere  placed  on  the  American  market,  yet  Prizetaker  still  stands 
first  as  the  most  hamdsome  and  heavily  productive  of  all  yellow 
globe  onions.  Absolutely  reliable  and  the  best  onion  for  home  or 
market  in  the  world.  Prizetaker  is  of  excellent  quality  of  attractive 
appearance,  always  uniformly  and  perfectly  globe  shaped,  of  bright 
clear  shraw  color  and  as  mild  in  flavor  as  the  imported  Spanish 
onions.  No  other  onion  ever  met  with  such  universal  favor  and 
became  popular  as  rapidly  as  Prizetaker.  It  is  the  best  onion  for 
size,  mildness  of  flavor,  keeping  qualities  as  well  as  large  yield, 
and  suceeeds  well  everywhere,  North,  South,  Bašt  and  West.  Pkt. 
10c;  oz.  20c;  %  lb.  70c;  1  lb.  $2.50;  10  lbs.  $22.00.  prepaid. 


Clean,  dry,  sound  stock.  Top  sets  at  30  pounds  per  bu.,  the 
others  32  pounds.  Price  by  pint  and  quart  includes  postage,  deduct 
10c  per  quart  if  they  are  to  go  not  prepaid.  Onion  set  prices  are 
subject  to  market  change.  Write  for  prices  on  quantity  lots.  We 
grow  Onion  Sets  on  a  large  scale. 


All  Postpaid  %  lb.  lb. 

White  Onion  Sets... $0.15  $0.25 

Red  Onion  Sets . 15  .25 

Yellow  Sets  . 15  .25 


All  Postpaid  %  lb.  lb. 

Shallots  . $0.25  $0.35 

White  Multipliers  ...  .25  .45 

Potato  Sets  . 25  .45 


I  am  a  groceryman  and  handle  seeds  from  well  known  firms. 
For  my  own  garden  I  want  your  seeds. 

F.  K. — Bedford,  Ohio. 


We  Seli  Haif  Pounds  at  Pound  Rate,  5  Pounds  or  Over  at  10  Pound  Rate,  25  Pounds  or  Over  at  100  Pound  Rate. 


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DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO 


OKRA  OR  GUMBO 

CULTURE — 2  oz.  for  100  feet  oí  row,  12  lbs.  for  1  acre. 

Do  not  plant  until  the  ground  is  thoroughly  warm  oř 
about  corn  planting  time.  Háve  the  rows  2  feet  apart  and  thin 
out  to  1  foot  in  the  rows.  Gather  the  pods  while  they  are 
young  and  before  they  get  woody. 

BRUNSWICK  OKRA 

In  yielding  power  there  is  no  Okra  that  comes  near  this 
new  variety.  Its  pods  are  produced  at  every  joint,  starting 
a  few  inches  above  the  ground,  the  pods  are  6  to  7  inches 
long,  4  to  5  inches  in  circumference,  and  are  so  full  of  meat 
as  to  practically  eliminate  the  ridge  so  commoň  to  most  vari- 
eties.  The  pods  stay  tender  longer  than  those  of  other  vari- 
eties  and  only  very  few  of  them  are  sharp  pointed,  the  thick- 
ness  being  carried  well  out  to  the  end  of  the  pod.  Pkt.  10c; 
oz.  15c;  %  1b.  30c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $7.50,  prepaid. 

PERKIN’S  MAMMOTH  OKRA 

An  early  and  heavily  productive  variety.  The  pods  are  of 
extra  large  size  and  quite  tender.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  14  lb.  20c; 
1  lb.  60c;  10  lbs.  $5.50,  prepaid. 

OKRA — White  Velvet 

An  entirely  distinct  variety  with  large,  tender  and  smooth 
pods.  Also  known  as  Creole  Okra.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  !4  lb. 
20c;  1  lb.  60c;  10  lbs.  $5.50,  prepaid. 

PARSLEY 

CULTURE — 1  oz.  to  100  feet  of  row,  4  lbs.  to  one  acre. 

Parsley  does  best  in  deeply  worked  good  soil.  Sow  early 
in  the  spring  in  rows  a  foot  apart,  thin  out  the  rooted  vari- 
eties  to  3  inches  apart  in  the  row  but  do  not  thin  the  curled 
varieties.  Parsley  is  slow  to  germinate  and  it  is  a  good 
pian  to  sow  a  smáli  quantity  of  radish  with  the  parsley. 
Radishes  come  up  quickly  and  mark  the  rows  and  you  can 
cultivate  long  before  the  parsley  comes  up.  It  takés  a  month 
or  longer  for  parsley  to  come  up. 

Which  is  the  Best  Parsley? 

PERFECTION  is  as  the  name  says  perfection  and  in 
curled  varieties  there  is  absolutely  nothing  else  as  good.  We 
know  because  we  tried  hundreds  of  strains  of  curled  parslies. 
It  is  the  most  highly  bred  curled  parsley  of  vigorous  growth 
with  not  a  trace  of  “wild”  parsley  in  it.  Perfection  is  the 
only  variety  to  grow  in  greenhouses  where  space  is  costly 
and  where  it  does  not  pay  to  bother  with  poor  stuff. 

The  best  rooted  parsley  is  our  MORAVIAN  ROOTED. 
It  is  a  little  later  than  Hamburg  Rooted  but  the  roots  are 
much  larger,  resembling  well  grown  roots  of  parsnip,  white 
smooth  and  of  high  quality. 

CHAMPION  MOSS  CURLED  PARSLEY 

Of  quick  and  robust  growth,  very  hardy,  with  leaves  of 
dark  green  color,  finely  curled.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  14  lb.  25c; 
1  lb.  70c;  10  lbs.  $6.50,  prepaid. 

PLAIN  LEAVED  PARSLEY 

Leaves  fiat,  deeply  cut,  but  not  curled.  Pkt.  5C;  oz.  10c; 
14  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  70c;  10  lbs.  $6.50,  prepaid. 

GIANT  ITALI  AN  PARSLEY 

New  variety  of  plain  leaved  parsley  that  yields  several 
times  as  many  leaves  as  the  old  variety  does.  These  plants 
grow  3  feet  high  and  must  be  spaced  10  inches  apart.  Pkt. 
10c;  oz.  25c;  14  lb.  80c;  1  lb.  $2.80,  postpaid. 

MORAVIAN  ROOTED  PARSLEY 

Forms  very  large  and  very  handsome  thick  roots  which 
are  very  smooth  and  no  side  roots.  The  roots  are  straight, 
perfectly  formed  and  nearly  white.  Of  very  attractive  ap- 
pearance.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  14  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs. 
$9.00,  prepaid. 

HAMBURG  ROOTED  PARSLEY 

The  root  resembles  a  minature  parsnip.  This  variety  is 
very  early  and  fine  flavored.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  14  lb.  30c;  1 
lb.  90c;  10  lbs.  $8.50,  prepaid. 


PERFECTION  PARSLEY 


The  finest  and  most  beautiful  intense  green  Parsley  in 
existence.  Entirely  distinct  from  all  other  forms  of  curled 
parsley.  The  plant  is  very  fine  curled  and  twisted,  short 
pointed  tufted  and  very  dwarf,  making  it  a  highly  desirable 
variety  for  growing  under  glass.  Try  this  variety.  It  will 
surely  please  you.  It  is  the  handsomest  Parsley  for  deeo- 
rative  purposes  and  garnishing  and  for  flavoring  it  is  un- 
usually  rich  and  aromatic.  Pkt.  Exc;  oz.  15c;  14  lb.  50c;  1  lb. 
$1.80. 

GARDEN  PEAS— (English  Peas) 

CULTURE — 3  pts.  or  3  lbs.  for  100  feet  of  row.  6  bushels 
for  1  acre. 

EARLY  VARIETIES — Plant  as  early  in  the  spring  as 
the  ground  is  thawed  out  to  the  depth  of  about  3  inches,  sow 
by  hand  very  thickly  in  a  trench  about  2  inches  deep. 

Peas  properly  sown  lay  in  the  trench  at  places  so>  thick 
as  to  touch  one  another  and  of  course  in  some  places  they 
will  be  an  inch  or  two  apart,  in  other  words,  you  cannot  sow 
them  evenly  by  hand.  The  idea  is  to  sow  as  thick  as  to  háve 
the  vineš  close  together  sochat  they  will  hold  each  other 
erect.  This  does  away  with  supporte  and  the  pods  will  be 
kept  off  the  ground.  Many  gardeners  háve  been  very  stingy 
with  the  seed,  they  planted  way  too  thin.  The  results  of  thin 
planting  are:  The  vineš  since  they  are  wide  apart  cannot 
support  each  other  and  the  hrst  rain  that  comes  beats  them 
down  and  they  lay  in  the  mud,  the  pods  start  to  rot  and  half 
the  crop  is  lost.  To  piek  the  pods  from  such  planting  is  no 
pleasure.  To  sow  thickly  as  we  are  advising  you  is  the  only 
profitable  method.  It  will  insure  a  heavy  crop  and  the  job 
of  pieking  will  be  an  easy  one. 

LATĚ  PEAS — These  can  be  planted  at  any  time  from 
March  15th  up  to  May  lst.  The  method  of  culture  is  the  same 
as  given  for  early  peas  but  long  vined  varieties  like  Tele- 
phone  and  others  must  be  supported  by  trellis  or  brush.  Peas 
do  well  on  most  any  soil,  but  low  and  excessively  rich  ground 
should  be  avoided  as  on  such  ground  the  crop  has  a  tendency 
to  grow  rank  vineš  but  not  pods. 

SMOOTH  AND  WRINKLED  VARIETIES— Seed  of  some 
sorts  of  peas  is  smooth  and  others  wrinkled.  You  háve  been 
at  all  times  advised  not  to  plant  the  wrinkled  sort  as  early 
as  the  smooth  seeded.  In  our  experience  we  find  that  the 
wrinkled  sorts  can  be  planted  just  as  early  as  the  smooth 
seeded  without  any  injury. 

How  to  Get  a  Crop  oř  Early  Peas 

By  cultivating  intensively.  Peas  do  not  need  any  great 
deposits  of  manure  in  the  ground,  they  gather  the  nourish- 
ment  from  the  air  (nitrogen),  they  leave  the  ground  in  better 
shape  after  giving  a  crop  of  pods  and  all  you  háve  to  do  is 
to  cultivate  and  again  cultivate,  the  more  the  sooner  you  will 
háve  pods  to  piek.  By  this  method  we  hasten  maturity  of  a 
crop  from  a  week  to  10  days. 


We  seli  halí  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  lbs.  or  over  at  10 
lbs,  rate,  25  lbs.  or  over  at  100  lbs.  rate. 


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Little  Marvel 


DE  GIORGFS  MODEL  PEA 

BIG  PODS— EXTRA  EARLT — EYERBEARING 

Wonderful  extra  early  pea,  ready  in  50  days  from  dáte  oř  planting  yielding  an  enor- 
mous  crop  of  dark  green  pods.  4  inches  long,  fairly  broad,  pointed,  containing  8  to  &  large 
dark  green  peas,  tender  and  sweet.  The  vineš  are  short  not  over  18  inches.  Unlike  other 
peas  MODEL  can  be  planted  for  succession  of  crops  throughout  the  entire  season  as  it 
bears  even  in  hot  weather.  From  one  planting  you  will  harvest  two  full  crops  of  pods. 
When  you  piek  the  first  crop,  your  vineš  will  cover  themselves  again  with  bloom  and 
produce  another  crop  of  pods.  And  under  good  cultivatiou  MODEL  produces  three  crops 
from  one  planting.  De  Giorgťs  Model  is  the  best  extra  early,  large  podded  pea  we  know 
of,  suire  to  pay  you  handsomely.  1  1b.  50c,  prepaid ;  10  Ibs.  $2.45;  25  lbs.  oř  over  at  23 
cents  per  lb.  F.  O.  B. 

LAXTONIAN  PEA 

LARGE  PODS- VERV  EARLY 

The  vineš  are  of  sturdy,  vigorous  and  healthy  growtli,  with  deep  g-reen  leaves, 
grow  only  16  to  18  inches  high,  require  no  supports  of  any  kind,  bear  in  prodigal  abun- 
dance  from  top  to  bottom  of  vineš,  large  dark  green  plump  pods  which  contain  8  to  10 
delicious  Peas  of  double  the  size  of  any  other  early  Pea.  Laxtonian  has  pods  as 
large  and  the  seeds  are  of  such  high  superlative  quality  that  they  fully  equal  the  best 
main  crop  Marrowfat  variety.  Hardy  and  vory  early.  Pkt.  10c;  %  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  45c; 
prepaid.  10  lbs.  $2.60;  100  lbs.  $23.00,  not  prepaid. 

LITTLE  MARVEL  PEA 

A  MARVEL  OF  PRODUCTIVENESS 

It  is  a  great  improvement  over  American  Wonder,  having  larger  pods  which  contain 
usually  two  more  peas  to  the  pod.  The  pods  are  of  deep  green  color,  a  feature  of  great 
importance,  filled  almost  to  burstáng  with  luscious,  sugary,  large  and  better  peas,  frequently 
borne  in  pairs.  The  vineš  are  of  uniformly  even  growth,  averaging  15  inches  in  height, 
the  pods  average  3%  inches  in  length  and  are  square  at  the  ends,  remaining  in  prime 
condition  for  a  week  longer  than  those  of  either  American  Wonder  or  Notťs  Excelsior. 
Pkt.  10c;  y2  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  45c,  prepaid.  10  lbs.  $2.60:  100  lbs.  $23.00,  not  prepaid. 


I)e  Giorgi's  Model 


ALASKA  PEA 

Nearly  identical  with  First  of  AI1.  Seed  round,  not  vvrinkled,  of  bluish  green 
color.  Absolutely  unsurpassed  in  earliness.  Pods  are  2%  to  3  inches  long,  filled  with 
medium  sized,  beautiful  bright  green  Peas.  A  first  class  shipper.  Our  Alaska  Pea  is 
early,  has  long  pods,  and  is  as  pure  as  skill  and  patience  can  ínake  it  You  can  buy 
Alaska  Peas  for  a  lower  price  than  we  ask,  but  in  the  end  you  will  find  that  it  does  not 
pay  to  buy  the  low  priced  seed.  Pkt.  10c;  %  lb.  20c;  lb.  35c,  prepaid.  10  lbs.  $1.90;  100 
lbs.  $16.00. 

DWARF  TELEPHONE — A  medium  early  Pea  with  large  pods  holding  from  7  to  9  peas 
of  fine  quality.  Pkt.  10c;  %  lb.  20c;  lb.  35c,  prepaid.  10  lbs.  $2.40;  100  lbs.  $22.00. 
FIRST  AND  BEST — An  extra  early  variety  with  vineš  from  20  to  25  inches  tall,  pods 
2%  to  3  inches  long  and  well  filled  with  Peas  of  good  quality.  Pkt.  10c;  %  lb.  20c; 
lb.  35c,  prepaid.  10  Ibs.  $1.90;  100  lbs.  $17.00. 

GRADUS — An  early  variety  bearing  on  vineš  3  feet  tall.  handsonie  pods  about  4  inches 
long  of  light,  green  color.  The  pods  are  frequently  not  well  filled.  This  is  the  nátuře 
of  this  pea  and  has  nothing  to  do  with  the  quality  of  the  seed.  Pkt.  10c;  %  lb.  20c; 
lb.  35c,  prepaid.  10  lbs.  $2.20;  100  lbs.  $20.00. 


POTLACH  OR  BIG  DINNER  PEA 

The  vineš  are  vigorous  and  strong,  of  even  growth,  20  to  24  inches  in  length,  with 
luxuriant  dark  green  foliage,  bearing  pods  of  rich  green  color  which  average  4  inches 
in  length  and  are  filled  to  bursting  with  9  to  11  luscious,  sugary  Peas  of  finest  tlavnr 
and  best  quality.  The  pods  are  quite  broad,  pointed  at  the  ends  and  usually  bomei  in 
pairs.  No  other  variety  will  produce  more  pods,  and  no  pods  could  Shell  out  better. 
In  season  it  is  quite  early,  pod.^  'being  fit  for  table  use  in  about  sixty  days  after  planting. 
The  Potlach  is  a  variety  of  great  merit.  Pkt.  10c;  %  lb.  20c;  1  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $2.20; 
100  lbs.  $20.00,  not  prepaid. 


Which  Pea  is  the  Best? 

There  is  no  better  Pea  for  quality  than  DE  GIORGFS 
MODEL.  LITTLE  MARVEL  is  another  good  sort  and  you 
will  find  it  far  superior  to  varieties  like  American  Wonder, 
Little  Gem,  Notťs  Excelsior,  etc.  The  best  medium  early 
Pea  is  POTLACH,  and  the  best  latě  variety  is  CHIEFTAIN. 
Alaska  is  an  extra  early  Pea.  There  is  big  difference  in 
quality  of  Alaska  Pea.  There  are  always  strains  of  Alaska 
on  the  market  that  are  not  worth  growing  and  the  wise  mar- 
ket  gardener  should  never  be  misled  by  its  low  price.  If 
you  believe  in  low  priced  Alaska  just  plant  a  little  of  our 
strain  along  with  the  low  priced  article  and  we  are  pretty 
sure  that  you  will  keep  away  from  the  low  priced  seed  after 
seeing  the  big  difference  in  size  of  pods  and  in  receipts.  The 
most  profitable  Peas  to  grow  for  market  are  Leader  for  the 
earliest  crop,  Laxtonian  for  next  early  and  Chieftain  for  latě. 

All  of  our  Peas  are  of  the  highest  quality,  no  run  out 
strains  or  a  mixture.  It  costs  money  to  put  quality  into  the 
seed  and  that  is  why  our  Peas  cost  more  money. 


PRICES:  FOR  PEAS  IN  LOTS  OF  10,  25.  AND  100  LBS.,  4RE  F.  O.  B.  COUNCIL  BLUFFS 
We  seli  5  pounds  at  10  pound  rate,  25  pounds  oř  crei  at  100  pounds  rate. 


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SOUTHERN  TABLE  PEAS 

Southern  Table  Peas  oř  edible  Cow  Peas  resemble  bush 
beans  in  growth,  requiring  same  culture  and  being  prepared 
for  the  table  same  as  beans.  The  dried  seeds  are  highly 
prized  by  many,  either  boiled,  baked  or  in  soups.  These  peas 
produce  immense  quantities  of  pods  which  are  much  longer 
than  those  of  beans,  the  pods  are  straight,  round  and  packed 
with  as  many  as  21  luscious,  sugary  peas,  very  tasty  and 
nourishing.  You’11  like  these,  just  try  them  once. 

EXTRA  EARLT  BLACK  EYE— Ready  in  65  days  from  dáte 
of  planting,  bearing  a  heavy  crop  of  fine,  long,  straight, 
well-filled  pods.  Popular  market  variety  because  early. 
Pkt.  10c;  V2  lb.  25c;  lb.  40c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  10 
lbs.  $1.90. 

CREAM  CROWDER — Almost  as  early  as  the  preceeding  va¬ 
riety,  pods  extra  long,  large  and  heavy.  Pkt.  10c,  y2 
lb.  25c;  lb.  40c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  10  lbs.  $1.90. 


ALDERMAN  PEA 

A  medium  early  pea,  heavily  productive,  with  very  large, 

straight  dark  green  pods.  An  excellent  sort.  Pkt.  10c;  %  lb. 

20c;  1  lb.  35c,  prepaid.  10  lbs.  $2.00;  100  lbs.  $19.00. 

AMERICAN  WONDER — The  vineš  grow  only  10  inches  high, 
yielding  a  fair  quantity  of  medium  siz°d  pods.  Pkt.  10c; 
y2  lb.  20c;  1  lb.  35c,  prepaid.  10  lbs.  $2.20;  100  lbs.  $18.00. 

IMPROYED  TELEPHONE — A  latě  variety  with  vineš  grow- 
ing  4  feet  tall,  bearing  immense  quantities  of  large, 
heavy,  dark  green  pods  íilled  with  8  to  9  sweet,  tender 
peas.  Pkt.  10c;  y2  lb.  20c;  1  lb.  35c,  prepaid.  10  lbs. 
$2.10;  100  lbs.  $19.00. 

NOTT^  EXCELSIOR — Very  early  sort  with  vineš  only  about 
15  inches  high,  bearing  pods  about  4  inches  long  and 
filled  with  5  to  7  peas  of  good  quality.  Pkt.  10c;  y2  lb. 
25c;  1  lb.  45c,  prepaid.  10  lbs.  $2.20;  100  lbs.  $21.00. 

SUTTON’S  EXCELSIOR — An  early  variety,  growing  about  15 
inches  tall,  bearing  large  quantities  of  exceedingly  hand- 
some  dark  green,  broad  pods,  which  are  averaging  3 
inches  long  in  length.  Pkt.  10c;  y2  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  45c, 
prepaid.  10  lbs.  $2.30;  100  lbs.  $21.00. 

STRATAGEM — Large  podded  mid-season  variety.  Vineš  2 
feet  high.  Quality  very  good.  Pkt.  10c;  %  lb.  20c;  1  lb. 
35c,  prepaid.  10  lbs.  $2.20;  100  lbs.  $20.00. 

THOMAS  LAXTON — Considered  a  better  variety  than  Gradus, 
because  the  pods  are  darker  green  and  blunt  at  the 
blossom  end.  Height  3  feet.  Pkt.  10c;  y2  lb.  20c;  1  lb. 
30c;  10  lbs.  $2.20;  100  lbs.  $20.00. 

SUGAR  DWARF  GRAY  SEEDED — This  variety  is  ušed  the 
same  as  snap  beans,  both  pod  and  pea  being  eaten.  The 
pods  are  broad,  and  when  young  very  sweet  and  tender. 
Pkt.  10c;  y2  lb.  20c;  1  lb.  30c,  prepaid.  10  lbs.  $2.20; 
100  lbs.  $20.00. 


PEPPER  HARRIS  EARLIEST 

Extra  early  and  a  paying  sort  as  it  ripens  two  weeks 
ahead  of  other  peppers.  The  peppers  are  rather  smáli  but 
the  bushes  are  covered  with  bright  red  fruit  which  you  can 
harvest  by  lifting  the  bush  picking  it  clean  and  rush  the 
peppers  to  market  at  a  time  when  the  less  Progressive  grow- 
ers  háve  no  red  peppers  at  all.  Can  be  planted  closer  together 
as  the  bushes  are  dwarf  and  compact.  Bell  shaped,  3%  inches 
long,  sweet.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c;  lb.  $5.00. 


NO?  YES— IT  IS  A  FACT 

that  we  supply  highest  class  of  seeds  at  a  saving.  In  many 
cases  onr  prices  are  less  tlian  prices  asked  by  supply  houses 
that  seli  to  dealers. 


We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  lbs.  or  over 
at  10  lbs.  rate,  25  lbs.  or  over  at  100  lbs.  rate. 


ANAHELM  CHILI — Bears  an  abundance  of  slightly  pungent  pep¬ 
pers,  six  inches  long,  about  an  inch  thick  at  the  stem  tapering 
to  a  blunt  point,  very  attraetive.  Color  brilliant  scarlet.  Pkt. 
10c;  oz.  30c;  Ví  lb.  $1.10;  lb.  $4.00. 

CAYENNB  LONG  1'ELI.OW — Fruit  yellow,  very  hot.  Pkt.  10c;  Vi 
oz.  20c;  oz.  40c;  Ví  lb.  $1.10;  lb.  $4.00. 

CAYENNE  LONG  HED — Very  pungent.  Pkt.  10c;  Ví  oz.  20c;  1  oz. 
30c;  Ví  lb.  80c;  1  lb.  $2.80. 

CELE  SÍTI  AL — An  ornamental  as  well  as  useful  vairiety.  The  uprlght 

fruit  is  first  white,  gradually  changing  to  scarlet.  Pkt.  10c;  Ví 
oz.  20c;  Ví  oz.  25c;  1  oz.  50c;  Ví  lb.  $1.35;  1  lb.  $5.00 

GIANT  CRIMSON — A  very  valuable  variety  as  it  is  one  of  the 
earliest,  large  fruited  sweet  pepper.  Green  at  first,  deep  crlm- 
son  when  ripe.  Pkt.  10c;  Ví  oz.  25c;  1  oz.  50c;  Ví  lb.  $1.35;  1  lb. 
$5.00. 

LAKGE  BELL  OR  BULL  NOSE — Fruit  large  of  bločky  form,  qulte 
hot.  Pkt.  10c;  Ví  oz.  15c;  1  oz.  30c;  Ví  lb.  90c;  1  lb.  $3.00. 

C1IINESE  GIANT — Very  large  mild  fruited  variety.  Quite  latě  and 
a  shy  bearer.  Pkt.  10c;  Ví  oz.  20c;  Ví  oz.  25c;  1  oz.  50c;  Ví  lb. 
$1.60;  1  lb.  $6.00. 

NEAPOLITAN — Very  early  and  heavily  productive.  An  upright  grow¬ 
ing  variety.  Fruit  green  at  first,  scarlet  when  ripe.  Hot.  Pkt. 
10c;  %  oz.  15c;  1  oz.  30c;  Ví  lb.  85c;  1  lb.  $3.00. 

PIMENTO  OR  PERFECTION — The  fruits  are  perfectly  smooth,  very 
thick  meated  and  verv  mild.  Ripens  latě.  Pkt.  10c;  Ví  oz. 
15c;  1  oz.  30c;  Ví  lb.  85c;  1  lb.  $3.00. 

RUBY  KING — Early,  fruit  large,  flesh  thick  and  sweet.  Pkt.  10c; 
Ví  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  35c;  Ví  lb.  $1.00;  1  lb.  $3.50. 

RED  CHILI — Fruit  smáli,  pointed,  bright  scarlet  and  quite  hot. 
Pkt.  10c;  Ví  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  35c;  Ví  lb.  85c;  1  lb.  $3.00. 

SWEET  ITALIAN — Same  as  Texas  Shippear. 

SWEET  MOUNTAIN — Same  as  Large  Bell  or  Bull  Nose. 

SWEET  MOUNTAIN — Our  Sweet  Mountain  Pepper  is  the  trne  vari¬ 
ety  which  is  fairly  hot  and  not  sweet.  Price  same  as  for  Bull 
Nose. 

TABASCO — The  hottesf  of  all  peppers.  Fruit  quite  smáli.  Pkt.  10c; 
Ví  oz.  20c;  Ví  OZ.  30c;  1  oz.  60c;  Ví  lb.  $2.00;  1  lb.  $7.00. 


Pepper 

Chinese 

Giant 


Very 

large 

fruited 


PEPPERS 


TEXAS  SHIPPER — The  fruits  are  nearly  heart  shaped,  green  at 
first,  scarlet  when  ripe.  Flesh  sweet.  Pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  20c; 
1  oz.  40c;  Ví  lb.  $1.10;  1  lb.  $4.00. 

We  seli  Ví  ounce  at  ounce  rate.  Ví  lbs.  at  pound  rate. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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PEPPERS — Continued 

CULTURE — 1  oz.  of  seed  will  produce  about  2,000  plants. 

The  culture  of  the  peppers  is  similar  to  Egg  Plant.  Háve  the 
plants  in  hot  beds  3x2  inches  and  in  tlie  field  in  rows  3  feet 
apart  and  18  inches  apart  in  the  rows.  Pepper  requires  very  rich 
soii  in  order  to  develop  ftruit  of  large  slze. 


NEW  PEPPER  GOLIATH 

HEAVILY  PRODUCTIVE — EARLY — FRUITS  LARGE 

Fruits  of  mammoth  size,  averaging  5  inches  in  length 
and  3%  inches  in  width  at  both  ends.  Fully  as  early  as 
Ruby  King  and  very  productive,  some  plants  producing  as 
high  as  32  marketable  peppers.  The  fruit  is  green  at  fiist 
and  later  turns  to  a  beautiíul  sbade  of  scarlet.  Flesb  is  thick 
and  sweet  and  keeps  in  prime  condition  for  a  long  time. 


Grow  Goliath  Peppers  For  Markét 

We  assure  you  tbat  there  will  be  no  time  when  you  will 
bavě  to  také  unsold  peppers  back  home.  GOLIATH  PEP¬ 
PER  will  seli  itself  and  you  will  not  bavě  enough  to  supply 
the  demand.  Tbat  is  our  experience.  GOLIATH  PEPPER 
is  unlike  all  other  peppers,  it  is  a  reál  wonder,  it  is  immense. 
a  great  surprise.  We  grow  GOLIATH  PEPPER  on  our  seed 
farm  and  many  market  gardeners  from  our  city  and  Omaha 
went  through  our  field  of  GOLIATH  PEPPERS.  Were  they 
surprised  by  the  sigbt?  Judge  yourself.  One  said:  “This  is 
the  most  wonderful  and  largest  pepper  I  bavě  ever  seen.” 
Said  another:  “I  háve  never  seen  so  many  big  peppers  on 
a  plant.”  Says  a  third:  “De  Giorgi,  you  bavě  a  most  wonder¬ 
ful  pepper,  sometbing  tbat  will  make  money  for  all  gardeners 
that  will  plant  it.” 

GOLIATH  PEPPER  will  give  at  least  double  the  returns 
from  an  acre  over  other  varieties,  because  it  yields  more 
than  twice  as  heavy  a  crop  and  because  it  brings  double  the 
price  common  peppers  do. 

So  very  valuable  is  GOLIATH  PEPPER  that  many  of 
our  customers  who  bavě  been  growing  it  before  are  saving 
tbeir  own  seed,  as  they  do  not  want  to  také  the  chances  of 
us  having  a  crop  failure.  They  know  tbat  if  they  should  be 
unable  to  procure  the  seed  of  GOLIATH  PEPPER  it  would 
mean  a  big  loss  to  them. 

All  gardeners  tbat  háve  seen  our  crop  of  Peppers  for 
seed  were  surprised  by  the  sigbt  and  all  asked  us  to  savé 
some  seed  for  them.  We  showed  GOLIATH  PEPPERS  to 
the  owner  of  the  largest  and  finest  grocery  store  in  our  city. 
He  did  not  believe  bis  eyes  and  when  told  that  we  grew  those 
peppers  right  bere  on  our  farm  he  showed  signs  that  he  did 
not  believe  us.  “No,”  says  he,  “these  peppers  were  shipped  to 
you  from  somewhere,  do  not  telí  me  that  peppers  like  that 
can  be  grown  here  in  Iowa.”  Well,  we  showed  him  our  field 
and  he  now  believes.  We  say  about  our  GOLIATH  PEPPER: 
At  a  single  picking  you  will  get  from  a  single  plant  10  or 
more  most  beautiful  and  largest  peppers  you  háve  ever  seen. 
The  peppers  are  so  large  that  it  is  impossible  to  put  more 
than  20  peppers  in  a  market  basket  of  one-third  bushel  ca- 
pacity.  It  beats  Chinese  Giant  or  any  other  pepper  in  size, 
it  is  sweet  as  an  apple,  thick  meated  and  VERY  EARLY. 
Plače  your  order  NOW.  Pkt.  15c;  %  oz.  50c;  1  oz.  $1.80; 
%  lb.  $5.00. 

MAGNUM  DCliCE — This  is  the  largest  of  all  peppers,  the  fruits 
reaching  a  size  of  7  inches  long  by  4  inches  through.  Flesli 
thick,  nňld  flavored.  A  latě  variety.  Pkt.  10c;  *4  oz.  20c;  %  oz. 
35c;  1  oz.  65c;  %  lb.  $2.00. 

TOMATO  OR  SQUASH — Early  variety  with  tomato  shaped  fruit, 
glossy  red,  flesh  thick,  somewhat  hot.  Heavily  productive. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  85c;  1  lb.  $3.00. 

8ZEGEDINER  ROSEN — Hungarian  variety,  bearing  large  fruits  of 
bright  red  color,  somewhat  pungent.  Pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  25c;  1  oz. 
40c;  %lb.  $1.10;  1  lb.  $4.00. 

GOIDEN  KING — This  is  the  lairgest  fruited  yellow  colored  pep- 
per.  Very  productive  and  the  fruits  are  smooth  and  mild  in 
flavor,  not  hot.  Pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  25c;  1  oz.  45c;  %  lb.  $1.25; 
1  lb.  $4.80. 

LARGE  RED  CHERRY — Fruits  are  rather  smáli  sized,  bright  red 
when  ňpe  and  quite  hot.  Pkt.  10c;  1  oz.  30c;  4  lb.  $1.00; 
1  lb.  $3.00.  ’ 


GOLIATH  PEPPER  makes  large  sturdy  plants  and  should 
be  allowed  more  space  than  common  varieties.  We  plant  30 
inches  apart  each  way.  If  in  addition  to  giving  this  variety 
ample  room  to  develop  water  in  plenty  be  supplied,  it  will 
produce  bigger  peppers  than  shown  in  our  illustration. 

Which  is  the  Best  Pepper? 

For  the  home  gardener  and  for  the  earliest  sweet  peppers 
the  EARLY  NEAPOLITAN  variety  is  the  most  dependable. 
There  are  better  sorts  than  the  Neapolitan  but  they  all  re- 
quire  some  experience  and  skill  on  the  part  of  the  gardener 
in  order  to  be  highly  successful.  Our  GOLIATH  pepper  is 
the  finest  sweet  pepper  in  existence,  it  is  fully  described  un- 
der  its  heading  and  nothing  more  need  be  said  here.  For 
pungent  or  hot  peppers  grow  ANAHEIM  CHILI.  A  reál  hot 
pepper  and  the  best  to  use  for  seasoning  is  CAYENNE.  The 
hottest  of  all  is  TABASCO. 

Peppers  require  very  much  the  same  culture  as  To- 
matoes;  if  you  are  in  the  hábit  of  raising  your  own  tomato 
plants  add  a  smáli  amount  of  Pepper  seed  and  a  few  Egg 
Plants.  All  three  can  be  treated  nearly  alike. 


Your  Goliath  Pepper  sold  on  the  market  better  than  any 
other  pepper.  H.  P.  L.,  Sewell,  N.  ,7. 


IT  IS  NOT  THE  SEED 

It  is  the  benefit  derived  that  counts. 

Our  Seeds 

will  benefit  you.  They  are  of  the  highest  class — in  many 
cases  the  produc-ts  of  our  own  farms. 


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PARSNIP 

CULTURE — 1  oz.  to  100  feet  of  row,  6  lbs. 
to  tlie  acre. 

Parsnip  is  very  hard  to  germinate.  To 
insure  success  sow  either  in  the  fall  or  very 
early  in  the  spring  while  the  ground  is  nioist. 
The  seed  of  parsnip  is  very  light  and  if  it 
liappens  that  a  hard  crust  is  formed  on  the 
ground  the  young  and  feeble  plants,  instead 
of  pushing  through  the  crust  run  underneatli 
and  suffocate.  To  overcome  this  difficulty 
use  a  wheel  hoe  in  loosening  the  crust.  Set 
your  knives'  so  that  they  turn  out.  Through 
the  cracks  and  crevices  the  young  plants  will 
make  their  way.  Háve  the  rows  16  inches 
apart  and  thin  to  4  inches  apart  in  the  rows, 
eover  the  seed  half  an  inch  deep  and  press 
the  soil  well  to  insure  better  germination. 
It  is  a  good  pian  to  sow  radishes  oř  lettuce 
witli  parsnip  seed  and  thus  loosen  the  ground 
ťor  the  weak  and  tender  parsnip  plants. 
Sowed  together  with  radish,  parsnip  seed  will 
come  at  the  sante  time  with  radish  or  soon 
after,  whereas  sowed  alone  it  quite  often 
takés  a  whole  month  before  the  seed  shows 
up. 


Parsnip  Hollow  Crown 

HOLLOW  CROWN — Long,  srnooth,  heavy 

roots,  tender  and  sweet.  Our  strain  is  a 
good  selection.  Pkt.  5c ;  oz.  10c ;  Ví  lb.  30c ; 
1  lb.  90c;  10  lbs.  $7.50,  prepaid. 

PRÉMIUM  PARSNIP— The  roots  are  less  than 
two-thirds  as  long  as  those  of  Hollow 
Crown.  At  the  sante  time  it  yields  heavier, 
is  easily  pulled  and  a  grand  sort  for  stifE. 
clayey  soils.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  Ví  lb.  30c; 
Vt  lb.  55c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $8.50,  prepaid. 


PUMPKIN  About  Pumpkins 


CULTURE— 1  oz.  for  about  15  to  30  hills, 
3  to  5  lbs.  per  acre,  depending  on  variety, 
whether  sntall  or  large  seeded. 

Can  be  easily  grown  amongst  corn  or  pota- 
toesL  If  planted  by  itself  in  hills  6  by  4 
feet,  give  frequent  but  shallow  cultivation 
until  the  vineš  eover  the  ground.  Rich  modst 
soil  is  the  best  for  pumpkins. 


The  biggest  of  all  is  the  King  of  Mam- 
moths  and  it  is  the  best  variety  to  grow  for 
exhibition  purposes.  Winter  Queen  has  the 
most  delicately  flavored  flesh  and  it  is  the 
best  variety  to  grow  for  the  table.  Large 
Cheese  is  a  sort  from  which  you  will  get  the 
most  good  because  it  is  the  most  solid  fleshed 
of  all  pumpkins,  a  heavy  yielder  of  good  eat- 
ing  quality,  keeps  foir  a  long  time  and  if  you 
should  happen  to  háve  surplus  you  may  store 
it  away  without  fear  of  it  spoiling  or  it 
may  be  sold  to  canndng  factories  or  Stores. 


PEANUTS 

They  can  be  grown  with  profit  and  give 
big  crop  on  sandy  soils  in  all  States  where 
eommon  corn  is  successfully  raised. 

CULTURE — Shell  the  peanuts  before  plant- 
ing,  use  one  and  a  half  peck  of  Virginia  and 
only  one  peck  of  Spanish  Peanuts  to  the 
acre.  Cover  the  seed  about  an  inch  deep 
on  heavy  soil  and  two  inches  deep  on  light 
sandy  soil.  Plant  the  running  varieties  in 
rows  3  feet  apart  and  a  foot  apart  in  the 
rows.  Cultivate  as  soon  as  the  crop  is 
planted  and  continue  until  the  vineš  cover  the 
ground.  Never  cultivate  when  the  peanuts 
start  to  form  pods.  When  the  nuts  are  fully 
developed  is  the  best  time  to  harvest.  Plow 
the  peanuts  and  then  stack  them  against 
staltes  štuek  into  the  giround,  the  roots  with 
the  peanuts  on  them  to  the  center  and  leaves 
outside.  Weight  per  bu.  in  hulí;  Virginia 
22  lbs;  Valencia  24  lbs;  Spanish  30  lb.  Pea¬ 
nuts  resent  coming  in  contact  with  manure, 
therefore  must  not  be  planted  on  freshly 
manured,  soil. 


Pumpkin,  King  of  Giants 

KING  OF  GIANTS— On  Tich  ground  and 
given  plenty  of  room  (one  plant  to  a  hill) 
will  reach  enorinous  proportions.  specimens 
háve  been  grown  as  large  as  200  lbs.  Al- 
though  very  big  it  is  of  high  quality.  Pkt. 
10c;  oz.  15c;  Ví  lb.  40c;  1  lb.  $1.25. 


VALENCIA  PEANUTS 

The  pods  are  close  and  well  filled,  con- 
taining  from  three  to  four  very  sweet  and 
mild  flavored  nuts  to  each  pod.  The  most 
valuable  and  desirable  variety.  By  mail,  post- 
paid;  rkt.  10c;  Vsi  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  45c.  Not 
prepaid :  Per  bu.,  $5.25. 


VIRGINIA  PEANUTS 


CUSHAW  OR  CROOKNECK— Fruit  creamy 
white,  two  feet  long,  very  meaty,  heavy 
and  of  high  quality.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  Ví 
lb.  45c;  1  lb.  $1.25. 

CONNECTICBT  FIELD— Almost  round.  or- 
ange  yellow,  lieavily  productive.  Pkt.  'Se; 
oz.  10c;  Ví  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  SOc :  10  lbs.  $7.50, 
prepaid. 

LARGE  CHEESE — Fiat  like  a  cheese  box. 
very  meaty,  sweet  and  of  fine  flavor  and 
keeps  well.  Color  buff.  Fkt.  5c;  oz.  10c 
Ví  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  75c;  10  lbs.  $6.75,  prepaid. 

SUGAR  PIE — Smáli  fiat  fruit  of  the  very 
finest  flavor  of  all  pumpkins.  Pkt.  5c;  oz. 
10c;  Ví  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00. 

TENN.  SWEET  POTATO— Bell  shaped,  flesh 
white,  quality  good.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb. 
25c;  1  lb.  85c. 

WINTER  QUEEN  OR  LUXURY— Of  very 
high  quality  and  of  all  pumpkins  the  best 
keeper.  Of  medium  size.  Skin  yellow, 
dosely  netted.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb. 
35c;  1  lb.  $1.00. 

JAPANESE  PIE  PUMPKIN— A  liighly  valu¬ 
able  variety  ripening  quite  early.  In  shape 

crook-necked  with  dark.  green  skin,  some- 

times  striped  light  green.  The  seeds  are 
all  in  the  blossom  end.  the  neck  being 
solid.  The  flesh  is  o-f  the  finest  quality, 
sweet,  dry  and  mealy.  Average  weight  12 
lbs.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  90e. 


This  variety  is  the  most  generally  grown 
for  eommercial  use,  and  makes  considerably 
larger  nuts  than  the  Spanish.  By  mail,  post- 
paid,  Pkt.  10c;  %  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  45c.  Not 
prepaid:  Per  bu.  $4.85. 


CHIVES — Schnitílauch 

This  vegetable  is  a  perennial  plant  grow- 
in  thick  tufts  and  isi  related  to  the  onion 
but  never  forms  a  bulb.  The  edible  part  is 
its  grass-like  deep  green  hollow  leafage.  The 
leaves  are  ušed  for  flavoring  soups,  serambled 
eggs  or  mixed  with  cottage  cheese.  The  leaves 
can  be  eut  throughout  the  summer  till  frost. 
Their  flavor  is  onion  like,  very  mild  and 
fleasant.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c.  Plants  per  bunch, 
5c. 


SAGE 

Salvia  Offlcinalis 

An  annual  kitchen  herb  much  ušed  for  sea- 
soning.  Sow  the  seed  early  in  the  spring.  In 
the  North  protéct  by  light  covering  of  dry 
straw  or  hay.  Hardy  in  the  South  without 
protection.  Heiglit  about  15  inches.  Pkt.  10c; 
oz.  50c;  1  lb.  $5.00.  at 


SPANISH  PEANUTS 

This  variety  is  the  earliest  of  all  peanuts 
and  will  matůre  in  the  Northern  States.  The 
nuts  are  very  sweet  and  ušed  largely  as  a 
substitute  for  almonds.  By  mail,  postpaid : 
Pkt.  10c;  %  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  45e.  Not  prepaid: 
Per  bu.  $6.25.  _ 


We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  pounds 
oř  over  at  10  pound  rate,  25  pounds  or  ověř 
100  pound  rate. 


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RADISHES 

CULTURE — 1  oz.  for  100  feet  of  row;  12  lbs.  per  acre. 

Sow  as  soon  as  the  ground  is  open,  on  fairly  rich  soil  to 
lnduce  quick  growth  and  roots  of  good  quality.  Háve  the 
rows  12  inches  apart  and  thin  out  to  2  inches  apart  in  the 
row.  Radishes  can  be  grown  throughout  the  growing  season 
provided  you  háve  the  moisture.  Whenever  radishes  suffer 
from  lack  of  moisture  or  the  absence  of  nourishment  in  the 
ground  the  roots  will  be  mis-shapen  and  of  poor  color  and 
very  strong  in  taste.  They  must  be  brought  to  maturity 
quickly  in  order  to  be  of  good  quality.  Winter  Radishes 
should  be  sown  about  August  lst;  if  sown  earlier  they  become 
of  excessive  size  and  are  pithy. 

Which  Is  the  Best  Radish 

SAXA  is  the  earliest,  PERFECTION  WHITE  TIP  the 
most  popular.  Of  the  long  varieties,  ICICLE  is  the  most 
tender  and  least  pungent.  The  best  summer  variety  is 
WHITE  STRASSBURG  and  the  finest  winter  radish  is  CAL- 
IFORNIA  MAMMOTH  WHITE. 


GIAřTT  BUTTER — This  variety  is  a  few  days  later  in 
maturing  than  the  earliest  sorts  but  when  it  is  ready  you  will 
pull  Radishes  which  will  be  a  reál  delight  to  you. 


PERFECTION  WHITE  TIP 

Perfection  White  Tip  Radish  is  of  a  very  attractive  ap- 
pearance,  half  of  the  root  being  of  sparkling  scarlet,  and 
the  lower  half  being  pure  snow-white.  It  is  perfectly  round 
and  smooth,  and  very  uniform  in  size.  The  quality  is  excellent, 
mild,  crisp,  tender  and  never  pithy.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  14  lb. 
25c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $6.00;  100  lbs.  $50.00,  prepaid. 

SPARKLER  RADISH 

A  highly  developed  globe  shaped,  white  tipped  variety,  of 
high  quality  and  line  appearance.  The  red  and  white  of  the 
root  is  sharply  contrasting,  the  colors  are  clear  and  lively, 
making  the  roots  very  attractive.  10  lbs.  $6.00;  100  lbs.  $50.00; 
1  lb.  80c;  %  lb.  25c;  1  oz.  10c;  Pkt.  5c,  prepaid  to  any  point 
in  the  United  States. 

ICICLE 

Very  early,  being  ready  in  25  days  from  germination. 
The  roots  are  long,  plump,  absolutely  smooth  and  of  very  at¬ 
tractive  appearance,  the  flesh  pure  white,  brittle  and  very 
mild  flavored.  Our  strain  of  this  radish  has  very  short  and 
smáli  tops  so  that  it  can  be  planted  quite  dosely.  A  first  class 
radish  for  bunching.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  14  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  80c; 
10  lbs.  $6.00;  100  lbs.  $50.00,  prepaid. 

CRIMSON  GIANT 

Roots  large,  round  to  oval  in  shape,  of  vivid  scarlet,  the 
flesh  white,  sweet  and  mild.  Medium  early.  Specimens  when 
not  planted  too  close  grow  to  the  size  of  medium  sized  apples, 
and  still  are  most  tender  and  sweet.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  %  lb. 
25c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $6.00;  100  lbs.  $50.00,  prepaid. 


Whether  you  grow  vegetables  or  flowers  to  seli  or  just 
for  your  own  pleasure,  it  will  pay  you  to  read  our  cultural 
directions  and  hints  as  to  method  of  producing  crops  earlier, 
easier,  of  better  quality  and  bigger  quantity  and  how  to  over- 
come  the  difficulties  with  which  the  gardener  is  confronted. 


GIANT  BUTTER  RADISH 


The  largest  globe  shaped  early  red  radish  of  high  qual¬ 
ity.  Ready  for  market  in  from  4  to  5  weeks,  remaining 
solid,  crisp  and  sweet  for  a  long  time.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  15c; 
%  ib.  45c;  lb.  $1.50;  10  lbs.  $14.00,  prepaid. 


EARLY  SCARLET  GLOBE 

Very  early  round  variety  with  skin  bright  scarlet,  pure 
white  flesh  and  always  tender,  mild  and  sweet.  Our  seed  is 
grown  from  carefully  selected  roots  of  perfect  shape,  color 
and  size,  and  will  satisfy  the  most  critical.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c; 
!4  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $6.00;  100  lbs.  $50.00,  prepaid. 


OUR 

RADISH 

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grown 
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selected 
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roots 


VICIUS  SCARLET  GLOBE — A  high  type  of  globe  shaped, 
bright  scarlet,  extra  early  radish.  Crisp  and  mild,  tops 
smáli  good  for  forcing  as  well  as  for  outside.  Our  stock 
is  exceptionally  fine  and  earlv.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  14  lb. 
20c;  1  lb.  75c. 


We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  lbs,  or  ověř  at  10 
lbs.  rate,  25  lbs.  or  over  at  100  lbs.  rate 


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DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO 


RESELECTED  SAXA  RADISH 

Earliest  on  Earth 

Saxa  is  a  bright,  deep  red  globe  sbaped  radish  witl; 
smáli  tops  and  makes  well  developed,  full  sized  roots 
tbree  weeks  from  the  dáte  of  sowing.  It  is  a  fine  looking 
radish,  it  tastes  good,  it  sells  good  and  is  never  pitky  or 
hollow.  Unless  your  market  demands  white  tipped  radiafe 
exclusively,  this  is  the  finest  early  radish  for  you  to  grow 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  Ví  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $8.50,  prepaid. 


ALL  SEASONS  RADISH 

Can  be  sown  in  the  spring,  summer  or  fall,  and  is  always 
sweet  and  solid.  Matures  in  six  weeks.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  % 
lb.  30c;  lb.  90c;  10  lbs.  $8.00,  prepaid. 


CAilFORNIA  MAMMOTH  WHITE — A  winter  radish  of  very  attrac- 
tive  appearance  with  long,  large,  pure  white  roots  of  excellent 
quality.  Pkt.  5e;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb.  29c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbsi,  $6.00, 
prepaid. 


CHARTEER  OR  SHEPHERD — Summer  radish  with  long  tapernig 
roots,  dali  pink  for  two-thirds  of  its  length  and  pure  white  at 
the  tip.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  SOe;  10  lbs.  $6.00, 
prepaid. 


CINCINNATI  MARKET— Simila-r  to  long  Scarlet.  Remains  a  little 
longer  in  condition  for  use.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb.  29c;  1  lb. 
80c;  10  lbs.  $6.00,  prepaid. 


EARKIEST  WHITE  TURNIP — Same  as  White  Box  which  see. 


EARLY  SCARLET  GLOBE  FORCING — About  the  earliest  radish 
in  cultdvation.  Roots  globular,  of  bright  scarlet  color,  having 
a  short  top.  Quality  very  high.  I>kt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  Ví  lb.  35c; 
1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $8.50,  prepaid. 

EARLY  LONG  SCARLET  SHORT  TOP— Roots  5  to  6  inches  long 
cylindrical,  bright  scarlet.  Must  be  pulled  as  soon  as  ready  as 
it  is  likely  to  become  pithy  if  allowed  to  geti  old.  Pkt.  5c;  oz. 
10c;  Ví  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $6.00,  prepaid. 


EARLY  SCARLET  GLOBE  WHITE  TIP  FORCING— Pkt.  5c ;  OZ. 
15c;  Ví  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $8.50,  prepaid. 

FRENCH  BREAKFAST — An  oval-shaped  radish  of  deep  scarlet,  with 
a  slight  white  tip.  Early  and  of  high.  quality.  Pkt.  5c;  oz. 
10c;  Ví  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $0.00,  prepaid. 

GIANT  WIIITE  STUTTGART — An  oblong  white  large  summer  and 
winter  radish  resembling  a  turnip.  Resásts  heat  and  is  always 
brittle  and  mild.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb-  25c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs. 
$6.00,  prepaid.  _ 


We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  pounds  or  over  at  10 
pounds  rate,  25  pounds  or  over  at  100  pounds  rate. 


White  Strassburg  Radish 


A  Fine  Solid  Summer  Eadisli 

Remains  mild  and  sweet  even  in  midsummer.  It  resem- 
bles  the  Icicle  in  shape,  but  its  roots  are  larger  and  not  as 
brittle  as  those  of  the  Icicle.  This  is  an  advantage  because 
the  roots  of  the  White  Strassburg  will  not  break  as  easily  as 
those  of  the  Icicle  when  washing.  Both  flesh  and  skin  are 
pure  snow-white.  It  is  always  very  salable.  Any  gardener 
that  is  not  growing  White  Strassburg  is  missing  a  good  thing. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $6.00,  prepaid. 

G0LDEN  GLOBE — An  early  yellow,  globe  shaped  sort,  of 
high  quality,  resisting  the  summer  heat  quite  well.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb.  20c;  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $6.00,  prepaid. 

LONG  BLACK  SPANISH — A  winter  variety  with  cylindrical 
roots  7  to  10  inches  long,  skin  black,  flesh  white,  quality 
good.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $6.00, 
prepaid. 

LONG  WHITE  YIENNA — Same  as  Lady  Finger.  Roots  long, 
white.  Resists  heat  and  being  less  brittle  tha.n  Icicle 
preferred  by  some  gardeners  as  it  does  not  easily  break 
in  washing  and  handling.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb.  25c; 
1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $6.00,  prepaid. 

NON  PLUS  ULTRA — A  strain  of  Early  Scarlet  Globe.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $6.00,  prepaid. 

ROSE  OR  SCARLET  CHINA — A  winter  variety  with  bright 
rose  colored  roots  about  6  inches  long.  Quality  good. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $6.00,  pre- 
paid. 

ROSY  GEM — A  strain  of  Scarlet  Globe  White  Tip.  Pkt.  5c; 
oz.  10c;  Ví  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $6.00,  prepaid. 

ROUND  BLACK  SPANISH — Large  round  roots,  skin  black, 
flesh  white,  quality  good.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb.  25c; 
1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $6.00,  prepaid. 

WHITE  TIP  SPARKLER — Same  as  Sparkler. 

W00D'S  EARLY  FRAME — Roots  long,  cylindrical  of  bright 
scarlet  color,  flesh  white,  brittle,  of  fine  quality.  Very 
early  and  suitable  for  forcing.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb. 
25c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $6.00,  prepaid. 

WHITE  BOX — Nearly  round  and  will  attain  a  size  of  two 
inches  in  diameter  before  becoming  pithy.  Skin  smooth, 
ivory  white,  flesh  pure  white,  somewbat  pungent,  firm  and 
crisp.  Medium  early  but  can.  be  pulled  quite  early,  before 
fully  matured.  Is  grown  both  under  sasb  and  outdoors. 
Pkt  5c;  oz.  10c;  Ví  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  90c;  10  lbs.  $8.00.  pre¬ 
paid. 


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RHUBARB 

CULTUKH — 1  oz.  for  100  feet  of  row. 

Sow  in  rows  18  inches  apart  and  thin  to  6  inches  apart  in  the 
row.  The  following  spring  set  out  your  roots  in  rows  4  feet  apart 
and  3  feet  apart  in  the  rows.  Rhubarb  requires  very  rich  soil. 

FORCING  RHUBARB — This  is  very  profltable.  If  you  háve 
room  under  benches,  plant  the  rhubarb.  No  attention  necessary 
except  watering.  Only  heavy  roots  full  of  life  are  suited  for  forcing. 
Dig  up  in  the  fa.ll,  pile  up,  cover  lightly  with  soil  and  allow  to 
freeze  before  planí ing  under  the  benches.  Early  in  spring  dig  the 
roots  and  plant  back  in  the  field. 

VICTORIA — Choice  strain  with  heavv  deep  red  stalks.  Pkt.  5c;  oz. 

15c;  14  1b.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.30;  10  lbs.  $12.00. 

RHUBARB  ROOTS — Each  20c,  postpaid.  In  lots  of  25  oř  over, 

heavy  roots/  $5.00  per  100,  extra  heavy  roots  $7.00,  F.  O.  B. 

SALSIFY 

Also  called  Vegetable  Oyster,  forms  long,  white  somewliat  mealy 
roots  which  are  ušed  the  same  as  carrots  or  parsnips.  Breaded 
and  fried  in  butter  it  resembles  Oysters  in  taste.  Scorzonera  or 
Black  Salisfy  has  even  finer  ílavor  than  common  Salsify  and  the 
roots  are  larger.  The  roots  of  both  may  be  left  in  the  ground  over 
winter  and  ušed  in  the  spring  when  fresh  vegetables  are  hard  to 
obtain. 

MAMMOTH  SANDWICH  ISLAND 

The  roots  are  long,  smooth,  white  in  color,  of  unifom 
growth,  the  tops  are  grassy.  Of  excellent  quality  and  deli- 
cate  in  flavor.  Pkt.  5c;  oz  20c;  14  lb.  551c;  1  lb.  $1.90. 

SCORZONERA 

Considered  by  many  better  than  white  salsify.  It  has  a 
flesh  tap-root  resembling  that  of  salsify  in  size  and  flavor  and 
distinguished  from  it  by  the  black  color  of  the  skin.  Very 
hardy.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  14  lb.  45c;  1  lb.  $1.60. 

SORREL  LARGE  LEAVED  FRENCH 

The  best  garden  variety,  much  ušed  in  France,  with  large 
pále  green  leaves  of  fine  quality.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  1  lb.  $1.60, 

SPINÁCH 

Spinách  seed  in  lots  of  25  lbs.  and  over  is  not  prepaid. 

CULTURE — 1  oz.  for  100  ft.  of  row,  12  lbs.  per  acre,  15 
lbs.  to  the  acre  if  broadcasted. 

Plant  latě  in  fall  or  early  in  spring  as  soon  as  the  ground 
is  open.  Fall  plantings  should  be  protected  over  winter  by 
covering  with  straw  after  the  ground  freezes  up.  Háve  the 
rows  foot  apart  and  do  not  thin  at  all.  When  the  plants 
reach  a  height  of  from  3  to  6  inches,  according  to  the  re- 
quirements  of  the  market,  také  a  sharp  hoe  and  shave  the 
spinách  off  the  ground.  15  lbs.  of  fresh  spinách  is  a  bushel. 
Early  spinách  is  a  highly  profltable  crop  and  very  easily 
raised  and  handled. 

Which  Spinách  is  the  Best? 

The  best  and  most  bulky  variety  is  the  FILL  BASKET. 
NEW  ZEALAND  is  a  variety  gaining  fast  in  favor.  It  is  not 
easy  to  seli  at  flrst,  but  the  buyers  soon  find  out  that  it  has 
not  the  dirt  like  common  spinách,  is  just  as  good  to  eat  and 
your  spinách  will  be  in  demand.  Grow  it  on  heavily  manured 
ground  as  it  is  a  rank  grower.  Even  if  out  iclean  to  the 
ground  will  send  out  many  new  shoots  and  can  be  cut  again 
till  frost. 

A  superior  way  to  prepare  spinách  is  as  follows:  “Boil 
it,  drain  it,  chop  it,  put  in  shallow  pan  over  a  slow  fire  till 
it  gets  nearly  dry,  add  butter  and  a  clove  or  two  of  ground 
garlic,  stir  and  serve.”  Prepared  in  this  way  it  is  a  reál 
delicacy. 

BLOOMSDALE  SPINÁCH 

Is  ready  to  cut  from  7  to  10  days  earlier  than  most  other 
sorts.  The  leaves  are  thick  twisted  and  crumpled,  giving 
them,  when  ready  to  ship,  an  elasticity,  adapting  them  for 
transportation  to  long  distances  and  at  the  same  time  giving 
the  crop  large  measuring  qualities.  What  we  offer  is  the 
genuine  true  Bloomsdale.  100  lbs.  $19.00,  not  prepaid;  10 
lbs.  $2.60;  1  lb.  40c;  14  lb.  15c;  1  oz.  10c;  pkt.  5lc,  prepaid. 

SPINÁCH  KING  OF  DENMARK 

A  vigorous  grower  with  large,  fleshy,  crumpled  very  dark 
green  leaves.  Will  remain  in  prime  condition  a  week  to  10 
days  after  other  varieties  háve  gone  to  seed.  Pkt.  5c;  oz. 
10c;  14  lb.  15c;  1  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $2.60,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid: 
100  lbs.  $20.00. 


GIANT  FILL  BASKET  SPINÁCH 

Early  and  Yery  Large 

A  grand  new  Spinách,  producing  plants  often  measuring 
25  inches  across,  and  having  a  quantity  of  thick,  succulent 
leaves  in  the  center  resembling  a  half  developed  head  of  let- 
tuce.  The  leaves  are  of  dark  glossy  green  color,  notably  thick 
in  textuře,  moderately  crumpled.  It  cooks  very  tender,  is  of 
excellent  flavor  and  certainly  the  finest  variety  of  Spinách  to 
dáte.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  1  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $2.60,  prepaid;  100 
lbs.  $19.00,  not  prepaid. 

LONG  STANDING  BLOOMSDALE 

A  new  creation  by  a  noted  Dutch  hybridizer  producing 
plant  heavily  crumpled,  extraordinarily  fleshy,  large  of  most 
beautiful  appearance  and  almost  100%  true  to  type.  In  his 
work  the  breeder  and  seed  grower  started  down  with  a  single 
plant.  His  work  further  was  to  keep  down  the  number  of  male 
plants  to  a  minimum  thus  imparting  to  the  variety  a  female 
hábit  of  growth.  That  is  the  secret  explaining  why  the  crop 
will  stand  fully  10  days  longer  over  the  old  type  before  going 
to  seed:  We  offer  new  crop  seed  grown  for  us  by  the  orig- 
inator  of  this  variety.  Lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $2.30.  prepaid;  25  lbs. 
or  over  at  the  rate  of  $19.00  per  100  lbs.  F.  O.  B. 

OTHER  SPINÁCH  VARIETIES 

THICK  LEAF— Early  and  large,  YIROFLAY,  NORFOLK,  YIC- 

TORIA,  MAMMOTH  ITALIAN,  any  variety:  Pkt.  5c;  oz. 

10c;  14  lb.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $2.60,  prepaid.  In  lots  of 

25  lbs.  or  over  at  19  cents  per  lb.,  not  prepaid. 

There  Are  Two  Kinds  of  Spinách  Seed 

Good  and  bad.  We  háve  the  good  seed.  We  ušed  to  grow 
our  own  seed,  and  we  did  our  best  to  produce  seed  of  high 
quality.  This  we  could  not  do  as  the  climatic  conditions  were 
too  much  against  us.  We  tried  seed  from  other  growers; 
people  with  reputation  for  quality,  but  the  results  did  not 
satlsfy  us.  Finally  we  tested  seed  from  a  cetrain  grower  in 
Europe,  (to  whom  our  attention  was  called  by  a  friend  Mar¬ 
ket  Gardener,  who  knew  this  grower  in  Europe).  We  tested 
this  seed  for  several  seasons.  It  proved  to  be  the  most  uni- 
form,  heaviest  and  hardiest  kind  that  we  ever  run  across. 
Since  we  know  this,  all  our  Bloomsdale,  Fill  Basket,  Viroflay 
and  other  varieties  except  New  Zealand,  is  seed  grown  by  this 
particular  grower.  The  seed  is  produced  on  the  growers  own 
lands,  under  his  supervision,  and  it  is  raised  in  a  climate  ex- 
ceptionally  favorable  for  the  development  of  perfect  seed,  and 
it  is  the  best  seed  money  can  buy. 

Because  we  handle  very  large  quantities,  we  are  in  posi- 
tion  to  offer  at  very  attractive  prices. 

SWISS  CHARD  OR  BEET  SPINÁCH 

Pkt.  oz.  14  lb.  lb.  10  lb. 
Lucullus  . 05  .10  .30  .90  $8.00 

We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  lbs.  or  orer  at  10 
lbs.  rate,  25  lbs.  or  over  at  100  lbs.  rate 


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SQUASH 

Mammoth  White  Bush 

White  Patty  Pan.  A  productive  bush 
variety,  fruit  rounded,  creamy  white, 
scalloped  about  10  inches  in  diameter. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.20, 
prepaid. 

SQUASH — Summer  Varieties 

ENGLISH  YEGETABLE  MARROW — Large,  white  oblong 
fruit,  striped  light  green.  A  most  delicious  vegetable. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.20,  prepaid. 
FORDHOOK — Fruit  oblong,  about  10  inches  long,  nearly 
smooth  of  yellowish  color.  Quality  very  high.  Pkt.  5c; 
oz.  15c;  *4  lb.  30c;  1  lb.  $1.00,  prepaid. 

GIANT  SUMMER  CROOKNECK — Fruit  rich  yellow,  thickly 
warted.  Of  dwarf  bush  hábit,  heavily  productive.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.20,  prepaid. 

ITALIAN  COCOZELLA — Fruit  oblong,  dark  green  at  first  and 
marbled  with  light  green  when  ripe.  Quality  excellent; 
a  reál  delicacy.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.20. 

.AREY  YELLOW  BUSH — Like  Mammoth  Bush  but  the  fruits 
are  yellow.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.20. 

IARLY  SUMMER  CROOKNECK — A  week  earlier  but  not  as 
big  as  Giant  Summer  Crookneck,  exceedingly  proliflc.  A 
fine  and  very  popular  variety.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb. 


HUBBARD 

Highly  bred  strain,  fruit  large  and 
heavy  rough  skinned,  dark  green,  flesh 
orange,  fine  grained,  rich  and  dry.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.  15c;  14  lb.  40c;  lb.  $1.20,  prepaid. 

cocozeua  SQUASH— Winter  Varieties 

DELICIOUS — This  squash  varies  somewhat  in  color  and  form, 
usually  oval  shaped  with  green  smooth  skin.  Quality 
very  high.  Early.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  14,  lb~  35c;  1  lb. 
$1.20,  prepaid. 

DES  MOINES  TABLE  QUEEN — Dark  green  fruit,  weighing 
about  a  pound  each,  ribbed  somewhat  like  a  muskmelon, 
with  flesh  sweet  as  a  good  cake.  Pkt.  10c;  1  oz.  20c- 
V*  lb.  45c;  1  lb.  $1.50. 

GOLDEN  HUBBARD — Same  as  Hubbard,  skin  reddish  yellow. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  *4  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.20,  prepaid. 

HUBBARD— True  strain.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  14  lb.  35c;  1  lb. 
$1.20,  prepaid. 

MAMMOTH  CHILI — Fruit  block  shaped,  smooth,  of  yellow 
color.  Háve  been  known  to  weigh  over  200  Ibs.  Pkt.  5c; 
oz.  15c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.20,  prepaid. 

MAMMOTH  W  HALE — Pear  shaped  fruit  of  dark  olivě  green, 
frequently  weighing  100  lbs.  each,  Quality  good.  Pkt 
5c;  oz.  20c;  %  lb.  60c;  1  lb.  $2.00,  prepa.u. 


SQUASHES 

CULTURE— 1  oz.  for  20  to  40  hills,  4  to  6  lbs.  to  one  acre, 
depending  on  the  variety  whether  smáli  or  large  seeded. 

Squash  does  best  on  heavy  well  manured  and  moist  soil. 
Plant  about  May  lOth,  as  the  later  plantings  are  subject  to  be 
attacked  by  the  striped  beetle.  Plant  the  bush  varieties  in 
hills  3  by  4  feet,  dropping  5  seeds  in  each  hill.  The  winter 
varieties,  like  Hubbard,  require  more  room  and  the  hills 
should  be  8  by  6  feet.  Cultivate  often  but  shallow. 


Squash  Hubbard 


MAMMOTH  WHITE  BUSH  SQUASH. 


CHICAGO  WARTED 


EXTRA  EARLY  WHITE  BUSH 

Two  weeks  earlier  than  Mammoth  White  Bush,  fruit 
smaller  but  well  filled  out,  smooth,  containing  nearly  double 
the  amount  of  flesh.  Very  productive  and  a  well  paying  sort 
on  account  of  itsi  earliness  and  very  high  quality.  Pkt.  10c; 
oz.  15c;  %  lb.  35c;  1  lb.  $1.20,  prepaid. 


About  Squash  Varieties 

Squash  is  divided  into  two  broad  classes,  summer  squash 
or  those  prepared  (as  a  rule)  by  slicing,  rolling  in  flour, 
cracker  crumbs,  ground  parched  sweet  corn,  ete.;  and  winter 
squash,  which  is  cut  or  broken  into  moderate  sized  pieces  and 
baked  in  the  oven  or  made  into  pies. 

If  you  want  a  reál  treat  in  Summer  Squash  try  COCO¬ 
ZELLA.  It  is  in  its  prime  when  about  8  inches  long.  At  this 
stage  they  are  very  tender  and  sweet  and  háve  no  hard  rind. 
If  prepared  like  Egg  Plant  you’ll  find  a  dish  you’ll  truly  like; 
it  is  good  all  through,  tender  and  pleasant  with  positively  no 
bitter  taste.  The  finest  flavored  and  best  squash  for  baking 
and  pies  is  DELICIOUS;  for  storing  for  winter  the  old  stand- 
by,  HUBBARD,  has  no  superior.  MAMMOTH  CHILI  is  of 
large  size  and  wherever  this  feature  is  particularly  desirable 
it  is  the  sort  to  plant. 


Spinách  New  Zealand 

New  Zealand  Spinách 

Unlike  true  Spinách  in  type  and  in  that  it  thrives  during 
hot  weather.  The  tender  leaves  are  of  fine  quality  and  may 
be  cut  throughout  the  summer.  Plant  three  or  four  seeds 
in  hills  two  feet  apart  each  way.  The  seed  is  rather  hard  to 
germinate  and  should  be  soaked  in  wr  rm  water  for  24  hours 
before  sowing.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  75c;  10  lbs. 
$6.00,  prepaid. 


We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  lbs.  or  over  at  10 
lbs.  rate,  25  lbs.  or  over  at  100  lbs.  rate 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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GREATER  BALTIMORE  TOMATO 


YERY  LARGE  AND  HEAVY  BETTER  THAN  STONE  IMMENSELY  PRODUCTIYE 

The  best  red  colored  main  crop  variety,  as  well  as  for  canning  purposes.  It  is  very  meaty  and  fleshy,  and  consequently 


heavy.  It  ships  better  than  most  of  tbe  old  sorts,  ripens  10  days  ahead  of  Stone  and  yields  much  more  than  Stone.  It  re- 
sists  blight  and  other  diseases  better  than  any  otber  variety.  All  gardeners  and  truckers  are  well  aware  of  the  fact  tbat  as 
soon  as  tbe  Stone  reacbes  the  market,  the  early  Tomatoes  like  Earliana  and  otbers,  at  once  become  back  numbers.  Now 
judge  for  yourself,  the  value  of  this  Tomato  whicb  ripens  as  early  as  Chalk’s  Jewel  and  is  of  even  better  quality  than  Stone. 
Greater  Baltimore  means  quicker  sales  and  better  prices,  and  a  loss  of  money  to  tbose  who  will  not  plant  it.  The  Perdue 
University  Agricultural  Experiment  Station,  at  Lafayette,  Indiana,  undertook  Tomato  investigation  and  publisbed  tbe  re- 
sults  in  Bulletin  No.  165,  Vol.  XVI,  April,  1913.  Extracts  from  that  bulletin  are  as  follows: 


The  average  calculated  yields  for  threr  years  for  11  varieties 
shows  ‘Greater  Baltimore’  ranking  Hrst  with  a  yield  of  16.26  tons 
per  acre  against  Stone  13.38  tons  per  acre. 

‘IConsidering  yield  and  quality,  the  11  varieties  tested  will 
rank  as  follows  as  a  field  crop  for  canning:  First,  ‘Greater  Bal¬ 
timore.’ 

“Picking  season  from  July  25th  to  October  lst,  the  ‘Greater  Bal¬ 
timore’  yielded  nearly  22  tons  per  acre. 

“The  ‘Greater  Baltimore’  which  has  been  gaining  in  popularity 
with  the  Canning  Trade  during  the  past  two  vears,  begins  bearing 
12  to  16  days  earlier  than  Stone,  when  both  are  sown  and  handled 
in  a  similar  mianner  tliroughout  the  season. 


PONDEROSA— Enormous  scarlet  fruit.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c; 
%  lb.  $1.25;  1  lb.  $4.50;  10  lbs.  $43.00. 

RED  ROCK — Fine  medium  early  scarlet  fruited  variety.  Pkt. 
10c;  oz.  40c;  %  lb.  95c;  1  lb.  $3.30;  10  lbs.  $32.00. 

RED  CHERRY,  RED  PEACH,  RED  PLUM,  RED  PEAR,  RED 
CURRANT,  YELLOW  CHERRY,  YELLOW  PEACH,  YEL- 
LOW  PLTÍM,  YELLOW  PEAR — Any  of  the  above:  Pkt. 
10c;  %  oz.  25c;  oz.  40c;  %  lb.  $1.25;  1  lb.  $4.50. 

YELLOW  HUSE  OR  GROUND  CHERRY— Pkt.  5c;  oz.  30c. 


“It  will  also  be  seen  that  ‘Glreater  Baltimore’  is  as  early  a  bearer 
as  Cbalk's  Early  Jewel,  which  is  considered  an  early  sort. 

“It  is  largely  the  earliness  and  the  uniformity  with  which  the 
plants  bear  a  large  number  of  large,  smooth  fruit  throughout  the 
ripening  season  that  makes  the  ‘Greater  Baltimore’  superior  to  the 
Stone  which  has  been  the  Standard  canning  variety  for  mainy  years. 

“The  average  dáte  of  first  ripening  for  the  ‘Greater  Baltimore’ 
variety  was  120  days  from  the  sowing  of  the  seed  in  the  hot  beds 
and  65  days  from  the  tlme  the  young  plants  were  set  in  the  field.” 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c;  ti  lb.  $1.00;  1  lb.  $3.50,  prepaid. 


TRUCKER’S  FAVORITE— Pkt.  5c;  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  85c;  1  lb. 

$3.60;  10  lbs.  $28.50,  prepaid. 

McGEE  TOMATO — Genuine  Variety 

As  early  as  any  known  variety  with  the  peculiar  hábit  of 
bearing  both  purple  as  well  as  red  fruits  on  the  same  plant. 

Tbe  purple  fruits  resemble  tbe  well  known  June  pink  vari¬ 
ety,  tbe  red  fruits  resemble  those  of  Earliana.  Claims  are 
made  that  McGee  will  yield  1,200  busbels  of  fruit  to  the  acre. 
It  is  a  popular  variety  in  the  Southwest  and  shipped  to  North¬ 
ern  markets.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  85c;  lb.  $3.00,  prepaid. 


We  seli  Yz  ounces  at  ounce  rate,  %  pounds  at  pound  rate. 


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TOMATOES 

CULTURE— 1  ounce  will  produce  about  3,000  plants,  4 
ounces  for  one  acre. 

Sow  in  hot  beds  about  March  lst,  in  rows  3  inches  apart, 
transplant  wbeu  2  inches  high  in  cold  frames.  When  plants 
are  about  6  inches  high  set  into  the  fleld,  the  early  varieties 
in  rows  4  feet  apart  and  3  feet  in  the  rows  and  the  latě 
varieties,  such  as  Stone  or  Greater  Baltimore,  5  feet  apart 
and  4  feet  apart  in  the  rows. 

In  the  North  ít  is  advisable  t  >  tie  plants  to  poles  or  trellis 
and  prune  the  vineš  to  some  extent,  so  as  to  allow  all  light 
possible  and  hasten  the  crop  to  maturity.  Tomatoes  tied  to 
stakes  can  bei  as  close  as  two  feet  apart  each  way.  The  best 
tomato  to  raise  in  the  far  North  is  our  Crackerjack. 

Tomatoes  will  give  a  heavy  crop  on  any  fairly  good  soil 
with  the  exception  of  Bonny  Best,  which  variety  requires 
rich  soil  in  order  to  produce  fruit  of  good  size.  Plant  Bonny 
Best  on  a  piece  of  ground  that  has  been  heavily  manured  the 
previous  year.  On  freshly  manured  ground  all  varieties  of 
tomatoes  make  a  heavy  growth  of  vineš,  but  the  ripening  of 
fruit  is  retarded.  Never  plant  tomatoes  after  potatoes  as  bugs 
are  sure  to  appear  and  damage  the  crop. 


Dwarf  Perfeetion 


DWARF  PERFECTION  TOMATO 

This  Tomato  is  a  reál  surprise  and  we  predict  that  as 
soon  as  its  many  splendid  qualities  become  known  it  will  také 
the  plače  of  the  majority  of  the  now  popular  varieties.  The 
vineš  are  dwarf,  never  growing  taller  than  three  feet,  rapid 
growing  with  vigorous  and  heavy  stalks  standing  up  well 
until  the  vine  'is  loaded  with  fruit  that  it  is  pulled  down. 
It  is  a  distinct  variety  and  belongs  to  the  potato  leaved  class 
of  tomatoes.  The  fruit  is  of  bright  searlet  red  color,  ab- 
solutely  smooth,  nearly  globe  shape,  very  uniform  in  size, 
very  meaty  and  of  excellent  quality.  It  has  a  tough  skin  and 
ripens  to  the  stem.  Dwarf  Perfeetion  will  stand  shipping 
better  than  any  other  variety.  In  season,  it  is  only  a  few 
days  later  than  the  hrst  early  sorts.  It  begins  blooming  when 
only  six  and  seven  inches  high  and  sets  its  fruit  from  the  first 
blooms.  The  fruit  is  produced  in  clusters  of  from  four  to 
five  tomatoes.  Our  New  Dwarf  Perfeetion  Tomato  is  the 
most  profitable  variety  for  market  gardeners  and  canners,  and 
as  a  shipper,  it  has  no  equal.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  2  oz.  75c; 
U  1b.  $1.25;  1  lb.  $4.00;  10  lbs.  $38.00,  prepaid. 

TOMATO  WAYHEAD 

A  new  variety  with  potato  leaved  foliage,  bearing  large, 
solid,  bright  red  fruits.  Extremely  early.  Try  Wayahead. 
You  will  be  among  the  first  on  the  market,  especially  so  if  you 
will  put  a  handful  of  potash  in  each  hill.  Wayahead  has  one 
serious  fault.  Haif  of  its  fruit  is  mishapen,  rough  and 
wrinkled  and  unfit  for  sále.  But  it  is  a  heavy  cropper  and 
most  growers  say  that  it  pays  to  grow  Wayahead  even  when 
half  of  the  fruit  cannot  be  marketed.  Pkt.  15c;  oz.  30c. 


BONNY  BEST  TOMATO 

Only  a  few  days  later  than  Earliana,  medium  in  size, 
smooth,  almost  round,  bright  searlet,  ripening  close  up  to 
the  stem.  Suitable  for  forcing.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  14  lb.  75c; 
lb.  $2.80;  10  lbs.  $25.00,  prepaid. 

TOMATO — Chalk’s  Early  Je  well 

Selected  stock.  Extra  early,  fruit  larger  in  size  than 
Bonny  Best,  very  smooth,  solid,  bright  red  in  color,  produced 
throughout  the  season.  Of  highest  quality,  heavily  productive 
even  on  light,  sandy  and  rather  poor  soils.  Holds  up  in 
size  longer  than  most  sorts.  Hard  to  beat  for  a  crop  to  fol- 
low  Earliana.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  14  lb.  75c;  lb.  $2.80;  10  lbs. 
$25.00,  prepaid. 

ACME — Second  early,  fruit  large,  pink.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c; 

li  lb.  95c;  1  lb.  $3.50;  10  lbs.  $33.00,  prepaid. 

APPOLLO — Extra  early,  large,  smooth,  color  bright  searlet. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  45c;  H  lb.  $1.25;  1  lb.  $4.00;  10  lbs.  $38.00 
prepaid. 

BEAUTY — Second  early,  fruit  large,  pink.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c; 

H  lb.  95c;  1  lb.  $3.50;  10  lbs.  $33.00,  prepaid. 

DUKE  OF  YOBK — Latě,  pink  colored  variety,  heavily  pro¬ 
ductive  and  highly  blight  resistant.  The  fruit  is  large, 
smooth,  almost  round  and  quite  solid.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c; 
%  lb.  85c;  lb.  $3.00. 

DWABF  CHAMPION — Large  fruit,  purplish.  Pkt.  10c;  oz. 

30c;  H  lb.  85c;  1  lb.  $3.40,  prepaid. 

DWABF  STONE — Large  fruit,  heavy,  solid,  searlet,  very  gnod 
sort  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  H  lb.  95c;  1  lb.  $3.50;  10  lbs. 
$33.50,  prepaid. 

EABLIANA — Large  fruit,  searlet,  extra  early.  Pkt.  10c;  oz. 

30c;  H  lb.  85c;  1  lb.  $3.00;  10  lbs.  $28.50,  prepaid. 
EABLIANA  LANGDON’S — The  best  of  all  strains  of  Earliana. 
Seed  grown  in  New  Jersey  by  one  of  our  private  growers. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c;  %  lb.  $1.50;  1  lb.  $5.50;  10  lbs.  $5(3.00, 
prepaid. 

ESSEX  HYBBED — Large  pink  fruit,  second  early.  Pkt.  10c; 

oz.  30c;  H  lb.  75c;  1  lb.  $2.80;  10  lbs.  $27.00,  prepaid. 
GOLDEN  QUEEN  — Fine  large  fruited  sort.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c; 

H  lb.  95c;  1  lb.  $3.50;  10  lbs.  $33.50,  prepaid. 
OIPEBLAL — Large,  early,  purple  variety.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  25c; 

li  lb.  95c;  1  lb.  $3.50;  10  lbs.  $33.50,  prepaid. 
IMPBOYED  STONE  — Latě,  fruited  large,  searlet,  solid,  meaty, 
productive  in  a  word,  an  excellent  sort  in  every  way.  Pkt. 
10c;  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  85c;  1  lb.  $3.00;  10  lbs.  $28.00,  prepaid. 
JOHN  BAEB — Extra  early,  searlet  fruit  of  medium  size.  Pkt. 
10c;  oz.  40c;  H  lb.  $1.00;  1  lb.  $3.50;  10  lbs.  $33.50,  pre¬ 
paid. 

JUNE  PINK — Extra  early,  fruit  large  pinkish.  Pkt.  10c;  oz. 

30c;  H  lb.  85c;  1  lb.  $3.50,  prepaid. 

KANSAS  STAND ABD — True  stock.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c;  *4  lb. 

$1.00;  1  lb.  $3.50;  10  lbs.  $33.50,  prepaid. 
LIYINGSTONE’S  GLOBE — Second  early,  fruit  globe  shaped 
rose  pink.  True  stock.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  %  lb.  $1.00; 
1  lb.  $4.00;  10  lbs.  $33.00,  prepaid. 

MATCHLESS — Latě  sort,  fruit  large,  solid,  searlet.  Pkt.  10c; 

oz.  30c;  H  lb.  85c;  1  lb.  $3.00;  10  lbs.  $28.50,  prepaid. 
GAEDEN  HUCKLEBEBBY — Produces  smáli  round  dark  blue 
fruit  in  great  numbers  which  makes  delicious  preserves. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c. 

TOMATO  100% 

Large  Wilt-Resistant  Red — Early,  Smooth,  Solid 

An  extra  good  new  variety  equally  suitable  for  outside 
as  well  as  for  forcing.  Absolutely  wilt  resistant  in  fact  100% 
so.  Proved  immune  to  wilt  in  the  field  and  under  glass  pro¬ 
duced  a  splendid  crop  on  clean  vineš  free  from  wilt  in  a 
greenhouse  that  the  year  before  was  full  of  wilt.  Shaped  like 
Bonny  Best  of  larger  size,  more  solid,  deep  dark  red,  most 
attractive  in  appearance.  The  vineš  are  of  vigorous  growth 
yet  without  excessive  foliage,  bearing  heavily  in  clusters  of 
3  to  5  fruits  of  uniform  size,  almost  free  from  culls.  For 
years  to  come  100%  will  be  the  leading  early  variety.  Itjbas 
attractive  color,  size,  earliness  high  in  quality  and  can  be 
marketed  in  competition  with  any  other  tomato  at  all  seasons 
early  or  latě.  Unfortunately  our  supply  of  seed  is  very 
limited.  Pkt.  35c;  1-8  oz.  $1.00 

We  seli  34  ounces  at  ounce  rate,  34  pounds  at  pound  rata. 


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TOMATO  CRACKERJACK 


A  Great  Variety  For  Greenhouse  Forcing 


Crackerjack  produces  ten  times  as  many  fruits  as  other  varieties 
and  under  glass  will  make  more  money  for  you  than  any  other  crop. 
The  fruit  is  solid,  smooth,  globe  shaped,  bright  red  and  there  is  no 
waste,  every  tomato  is  salable.  Medium  in  size,  just  right  as  the 
grocers  of  our  city  put  it.  It  takés  3  to  5  Crackerjacks  to  a  pound, 
for  this  reason  grocers  prefer  Crackerjack  over  the  big  sized  tomatoes 
which  are  so  hard  to  weigh  unless  cut  in  pieces.  Nobody  wants  cut 
tomatoes,  Crackerjack  weighing  without  cutting  is  the  sort  desired. 
Crackerjack  is  a  strongly  šelf  pollenizing  variety,  every  bloom  is  sure 
fruit  which  is  produced  in  bunches  of  5  to  10  every  6  inches  of  plant 
growth.  Once  it  starts  to  turn  in  color  it  ripens  quickly  and  evenly 
to  the  core.  Crackerjack  will  yield  bigger  sized  fruit  if  grown  10 
degrees  cooler  than  is  required  for  other  tomatoes.  (Night  tempera- 
ture  of  55  deg.) 

One  of  our  customers  writes:  I  háve  been  growing  Crackerjack 
Tomato  for  the  past  four  years  with  splendid  results,  getting  cn  the 
whole  about  80%  of  what  we  term  48  lbs.  pack,  that  is  that  many 


TOMATO — Ideál  Forcing 

New.  Fruits  slightly  larger  in  size  than  Crackerjack, 
vineš  shorter,  slightly  darker  red  in  color  with  very  tough 
skin  therefore  a  good  shipper.  Do  not  hesitate  to  try  as  Ideál 
is  worthy  of  its  name  and  if  you  prefer  slightly  larger  toma¬ 
toes  than  our  Crackerjack,  Ideál  may  prove  just  the  variety. 
Ideál  is  just  as  prqductive  as  Crackerjack.  Pkt.  50c;  %  oz. 
$1.50. 


tomatoes  to  a  10  pound  box,  which  brings  the 
highest  price  in  our  markets,  especially  when 
tomatoes  retail  for  40  or  50  cents  per  lb.  We 
háve  grown  tomatoes  for  the  past  20  years — 
Comet  and  Sutton’s  Best— but  Crackerjack 
skins  either  kind.  Another  grower  says:  I 
grew  Crackerjack  in  my  greenhouses  and  in  a 
single  season  made  enough  money  to  enable  me 
to  make  a  trip  to  Europe.  Price:  Pkt.  25c; 
14  oz.  45c;  1  oz.  $1.50. 

NEW  TOMATO  MARGLOBE 

Iutroduced  by  the  U.  S.  Dept.  of  Agricul- 
ture  under  the  supervision  of  Dr.  F.  J.  Prit- 
chard  from  whom  we  received  stock  seed.  We 
grew  a  crop  of  Marglobe  and  saved  the  seed 
from  the  choioest  fruits  of  the  first  setting  to 
insure  top  notch  quality.  Marglobe  is  a  mast- 
erpiece  and  we  could  write  a  long  line  of 
praise  but  will  not  do  so,  be- 
cause  Marglobe  although  a 
new  variety  is  already  fam- 
ous.  There  is  not  an  up  to 
dáte  gardener  that  has  not 
either  read  or  heard  about  it. 
You  simply  must  grow  Mar¬ 
globe  and  it  is  important  to 
you  to  know  that  we  háve  a 
high  class  seed.  Description: 
Globe  shaped,  smooth,  very 
large,  averaging  half  a  pound 
per  fruit,  bright  red,  and  all 
meat.  When  you  cut  a  Mar¬ 
globe  it  is  like  cutting  an  ap- 
ple,  it  is  that  solid.  Almost 
coreless,  ripens  its  fruit  well 
around  the  stem,  of  fine  flavor. 
Skin  thick  almost  as  early  as 
.  _  Bonny  Best  with  a  longer 

picking  season.  Highly  resistant  to  fusarium,  nail  head  růst 
and  puffiness  of  fruit.  Also  to  a  degree  resistant  to  early 
blight,  leaf  mold  and  septoria  leaf  spot.  Valuable  for  forcing 
when  a  big  tomato  is  wanted.  Marglobe  is  a  variety  in  a 
class  by  itself  that  Will  make  a  back  number  out  of  many  a 
good  and  popular  variety  as  there  is  no  tomato  that  can 
anywhere  near  compare  with  it  in  quality.  We  offer  seed 
from  our  own  growing  saved  from  the  choicest  set  fruit 
Pkt.  15c;  14  oz.  30c;  oz.  $1.00;  lb.  $12.00. 

TOMATO  MAKGLOBE— STANDAKD  STOCK— Pkt  10c  oz 
50c;  lb.  $5.00. 


LIVINGSTON’S  GLOBE 

Early,  distinctly  globe  shaped,  smooth,  firm-fleshed,  of 


TOMATO— Gulf  State 


glossy  rose  color,  tinged  with  purple  and  without  the  slightest 


In  a  field  of  Livingston’s  Globe  every  vine  was  killed  but 
one.  From  this  one  vine  originated  Gulf  State  Markét.  This 
happened  at  Crystal  Springs.  Miss.  where  tomatoes  are  grown 
on  an  immense  scale.  Gulf  State  is  a  blight  proof  Living- 
ston’s  Globe.  We  offer  seed  grown  by  ourselves  from  orig- 
inator’s  stock  seed.  Pkt:  10c;  oz.  50c;  1  lb.  $5.00,  prepaid. 


tinge  of  yellow  at  any  stage  of  ripening.  The  plants  are 
short  jointed,  fruit  in  clusters  of  3  to  7,  making  it  an  extra 
heavy  producer.  Hard  to  beat  as  a  keeper  and  when  picked 
quite  green  will  ripen  perfectly  enroute  to  market.  Pkt.  10c; 
oz.  40c;  14  lb.  $1.10;  1  lb.  $4.00;  10  lbs.  $38.00,  prepaid. 


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DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO 


ENTRODUCEVG 


TOMATO 

Reselected  Redhead 

My  name  is  Redhead — Reselected.  1  háve  produced  to- 
matoes  in  the  open  field  as  early  as  the  most  able  greenhouse 
growers  located  in.  the  Middle  West  were  able  to  do. 

I  produce  large  smooth  nearly  globular,  deep  red  to- 
matoes  and  I  stay  on  the  job  to  the  end  of  the  season.  When 
my  fruit  is  cut  open  I  am  all  red  inside,  firm  and  solid. 

A  few  years  ago  Mr.  Victor  Sommer,  a  successful  garden- 
er  in  one  of  the  large  cities  of  the  Middle  'West,  planted  me 
for  the  first  time.  I  did  not  look  exactly  right  to  him,  my 
vineš,  while  producing  early,  days  ahead  of  any  other  tomato, 
did  not  produce  enough  early  in  the  season.  I  also  lacked 
size.  Mr.  Sommer  knew  that  I  would  be  all  right  if  improved 
upon.  He  got  busy.  After  four  years  of  intelligent  seleeting 
I  was  able  to  produce  a  big  crop  for  him,  one  that  created 
much  talk  and  comment  amongst  the  growers  in  town  and 
this  10  days  ,ahead  of  all  other  varieties  planted  in  the  open. 

For  quite  a  few  days  my  fruit  was  fetching  $4.00  a  market 
basket  and  a  good  price  afterwards  to  the  close  of  the  season. 
One  sunny  day  Mr.  Victor  Neilson,  manager  of  the  De  Giorgi 
seed  farms,  walked  into  Mr.  Sommer’s  garden  and  there  he 
saw  me  tied  to  stakes  and  well  taken  care  of  in  the  way  of 
cultivation.  He  liked  me  so  much  that  he  induced  Mr.  Som¬ 
mer  to  let  loose  of  some  of  my  seed.  Thanks  to  Mrs.  Som- 
iner’s  ability  and  generosity,  we  are  able  to  offer  this  extra- 
ordinary  tomato  to  our  customers  and  friends  and  as  we  only 
háve  a  smáli  quantity,  we  cannot  seli  more  than  up  to  1  oz. 
to  a  party.  The  .price  of  the  seed  is  high,  it  must  necessarily 
be.  To  give  all  a  chance  to  try  practically  without  expense, 
we  will  seli  a  packet  containing  about  50  seeds  for  10  cents. 
This  for  the  benefit  of  those  that  want  to  be  shown  is  Mis- 
souri  or  elsewhere.  As  long  as  our  supply  will  last  we  will 
seli:  Pkt.  10c;  V2  oz.  30c;  oz.  60c;  !4  1b.  $1.50. 

We  give  great  care  to  our  Tomato  Seed  cultures  and 
our  strains  are  of  exceptionally  high  quality.  Of  some  va¬ 
rieties  we  háve  smáli  quantity  of  seed  from  extra  select  fruits 
and  will  quote  prices  and  name  varieties  upon  request. 

EARLY  DETROIT 

FUTE  EARLY  PEŠTÍ  TOMATO 

Fruits  very  smooth,  uniform  in  size,  nearly  globe  shaped, 
firm-fleshed,  never  cracks  or  blisters,  of  rich  pink  purple 
color.  The  vineš  are  free  from  blight,  of  vigorous  growth. 
very  heavily  productive,  yielding  in  the  aggregate  more  mar- 
ketable  tomatoes  than  the  popular  Beauty,  which  variety  it 
most  dosely  resembles.  In  season  it  is  early,  although  not 
the  earliest  ripening  at  the  same  time  as  Globe.  It  is  a 
leader  in  pink  tomatoes.  Pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  40c;  % 
lb.  $1.15;  1  lb.  $4.00;  10  Ibs.  $38.00,  prepaid. 


About  Tomatoes 

If  you  grow  for  market  you  cannot  do  without  Redhead. 
It  produces  more  tomatoes  than  any  other  early  variety  and  is 
a  first  class  variety  for  forcing. 

If  you  will  grow  one  variety  only,  100%  is  the  sort 
to  grow.  It  is-  early,  of  good  quality  and  bears  till  frost. 

Next  to  consider  in  early  varieties  are  Apollo,  Marvelosa 
and  Wayahead.  Try  them  all.  While  one  of  them  may  not 
come  up  to  the  mark  another  may  prove  just  the  variety;  it 
all  depends  on  what  your  soil  is  and  on  other  circumstances. 
And  you  will  be  taking  no  chances  as  these  varieties  are  all 
good  enough  to  pay  for  the  space  and  care  you  will  give 
them.  Those  partial  to  globe  shaped  tomatoes  should  try  Liv- 
ingston’s  Globe.  Gulf  State  Market  and  Marglobe.  Marglobe 
is  an  unbeatable  variety  only  it  is  not  early. 

Greater  Baltimore  is  a  valuable  main  crop  variety,  be- 
cause  it  is  the  heaviest  producer,  setting  fruit  when  eondi- 
tions  are  so  poor  that  blooms  of  other  varieties  drop.  Some 
growers  object  to  Greater  Baltimore  because  its  fruit  is  not 
thick  enough,  but  great  stress  should  not  be  laid  on  it.  In 
sections  where  tomato  production  is  on  the  largest  scale 
Greater  Baltimore  is  more  popular  than  the  time  honored 
Stone  because  it  never  fails  and  has  an  exceptionally  fine 
color. 

DWARF  PERFECTION — Any  market  gardener  that  ships 
Tomatoes  and  does  not  grow  Dwarf  Perfection,  is  not  mak- 
ing  the  money  he  would  if  he  ušed  Dwarf  Perfection  for  that 
purpose.  Read  the  description.  There  is  not  a  word  of  ex- 
aggeration  in  it.  PONDEROSA  is  the  biggest  tomato  grown, 
yet  it  is  about  the  last  variety  to  be  recommended  because 
the  vineš  are  such  rampant  growers  that  one  single  vine 
takés  four  times  the  space  most  other  tomatoes  do  and  it  is 
a  very  shy  bearer.  Greater  Baltimore  will  yield  ten  times 
as  large  bulk.  of  fruit  on  less  ground  than  that  occupied  by 
a  single  vine  of  Ponderosa.  Grow  Ponderosa  only  in  čase 
your  object  is  to  grow  fruit  of  enormous  size  for  exhibition 
purposes,  but  if  you  expect  a  bountiful  crop,  Ponderosa  will 
never  produce  it  for  you. 

Government  bulletin  No.  642,  Tomato  Growing  in  the 
South  and  No.  1431,  Greenhouse  Tomatoes  may  be  had  on  re¬ 
quest  to  the  Dept.  of  Agriculture,  Washinton,  D.  C. 


TOMATO  PURPLE  HUSE 


An  excellent  variety  for  pickling  and  preserving.  The 
fruit  has  the  dimensions  of  medium  sized  peach,  measuring 
about  2  inches  in  diameter.  The  flesh  is  green,  the  skin 
purple  and  when  made  into  preserves  has  the  appearance  of 
purple  colored  plums.  Very  heavily  productive  and  easy  to 
raise.  1  oz.  50c;  %  oz.  25c;  pkt.  10c. 


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Turnip  Purple  Top  White  Globe 


TURNIPS  AND  RUTABAGA 

CULTURE— One-half  ounce  for  100  feet  of  row,  one  and 
a  quarter  pounds  per  acre.  If  sown  broadcast  use  two  pounds 
to  the  acre. 

For  best  results  and  highest  prices  sow  as  soon  as  the 
ground  is  open.  Drill  into  rows  foot  apart  and  thin  to  4 
inches  apart  in  rows.  Frequent  cultivation  warms  up  the 
ground  and  hastens  the  crop  to  maturity.  For  generál  crop 
turnips  can  be  sown  at  any  time  until  the  latter  part  of 
August. 

RUTABAGA  should  be  planted  18  inches  between  the 
rows  and  thinned  out  to  6  inches  in  the  row.  Requires  long- 
er  season  to  mature  than  is  the  čase  with  common  turnips. 

The  most  desirable  early  turnip  to  grow  is  SNOWBALL. 
It  is  large  and  of  the  highest  quality.  The  best  latě  Turnip 
is  PURPLE  TOP  WHITE  GLOBE. 

RUTABAGA.  The  most  popular  and  the  best  variety  is 
AMERICAN  PURPLE  TOP. 

PUEPLE  TOP  WHITE  GLOBE — Standard  quality.  Commer- 
cial  grade  of  seed  such  as  is  being  sold  by  hardware 
dealers  and  others  that  handle  seeds  as  a  sideline.  Lb. 
45c;  10  Ibs.  $3.50,  prepaid. 


VARIETTES  OP  TURNIP 


AH  Prepaid 

OZ. 

14  lb. 

lb. 

COW  HORN  . 

. $0.05 

$0.10 

$0.35 

EARLY  FLAT  DUTCH . 

. 05 

.10 

.35 

GOLDEN  BALL  . 

. 05 

.10 

.35 

SEVEN  TOP  . 

. 05 

.10 

.35 

POMERANEAN  GLOBE  . 

. 05 

.10 

.35 

PURPLE  TOP  WHITE  GLOBE. 

. 05 

.10 

.35 

PUEPLE  TOP  WHITE  MILAN- 

15c;  lb.  50c,  prepaid. 

—Extra  early. 

Oz.  5c 

;  14  lb. 

WHITE  MILÁ  Y — Extra  early. 

Oz.  5c;  14  lb. 

15c; 

lb.-  50c, 

prepaid. 


WHITE  EGG — Oz.  5c;  14  lb.  10c;  lb.  35c,  prepaid. 


VARIETIES  OF  RUTABAGA 


AU  Prepaid 

OZ. 

14  lb. 

lb. 

10  lbs. 

AMERICAN  PURPLE  TOP  . 

.$0.05 

$0.15 

$0.60 

$5.50 

MONARCH  or  ELEPHANT . . 

, .  .05 

.15 

.60 

5.50 

WHITE  RUSSIAN  . 

,  .  .05 

.15 

.60 

5.50 

Our  Seeds  are  True  to  Name 

Of  the  Highest  Quality — Fresh  and  Strongly  Germinating 

You  can  not  buy  better  seeds  anywhere,  no  matter  what 
price  you  pay. 


We  seli  half  pounds  at  pound  rate,  5  pounds  or  ověř  at  10 
pound  rate,  25  pounds  or  over  at  100  pound  rate. 


TURNIP— PURPLE  TOP  WHITE  GLOBE 

We  háve  a  very  select  strain  of  this  variety.  Our  seed 
produces  turnips  that  are  well  formed,  of  globe  shape,  the 
upper  part  of  the  turnip  being  rich,  bright  purple,  and  the 
lower  part  almost  snow  white.  There  are  hardly  any  smáli 
side  roots.  The  flesh  of  this  turnip  is  solid,  pure  and  SWEET, 
even  when  the  turnips  are  of  large  size  and  rather  overgrown. 
There  is  a  big  difference  in  quality  especially  in  the  appear- 
ance  of  our  turnip  and  some  strains  of  which  the  roots  are 
of  poor  shape  and  the  purple  part  of  the  roots  rather  dirty 
looking  and  unattractive.  You  can  buy  seed  of  P.  T.  White 
Globe  turnip  for  less  money  elsewhere  and  we  know  it.  Do 
you  know  that  we  are  making  less  profit  on  this  higher  priced 
seed  than  we  would  selling  the  regular  lower  priced  seed? 
If  you  will  try  some  of  this  turnip  you  will  find  when  your 
turnips  will  be  ready  to  pull  that  you  did  not  overpay  the 
seed  in  the  least.  By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.  5c;  1  oz.  10c;  14 
lb.  25c;  1  lb.  80c;  10  lbs.  $7.50,  prepaid. 


Turnip  Snowball 


TURNIP— SNOWBALL 

Extra  Early  —  Extra  Good 

The  roots  are  a  perfect  globe,  snow  white  in  and  outside, 
highly  attractive  when  bunched,  the  flesh  is  solid,  sweet, 
tender  and  perfectly  delicious  whether  eaten  raw  like  an 
apple  oř  cooked.  In  this  country  Snowball  Turnip  is  not  as 
well  known  as  it  should  be.  In  Europe  Snowball  is  the  most 
popular  variety  and  regarded  as  the  very  best  early  sort 
which  it  undoubtedly  is.  Besides  being  a  very  fine  variety 
for  early  sowing  it  cannot  be  beat  for  latě  sowing  in  the 
South  for  a  crop  of  greens.  Snowball  Turnip  will  make  a 
splendid  crop  of  tops  sown  as  latě  as  early  September  when 
sowing  Seven  Top  variety  is  out  of  the  question.  Snowball 
will  make  an  abundance  of  tops  weeks  ahead  of  Seven  Top 
and  has  proven  a  highly  paying  crop  for  this  purpose.  We 
háve  many  customers  that  sow  Snowball  for  an  early  crop  in 
the  spring  and  for  a  latě  crop  in  the  fall:  they  always  did 
make  good  money  and  we  say  that  if  more  of  our  customers 
will  plant  Snowball,  that  they  will  make  more  money  out  of 
their  gardens.  As  in  everything,  there  is  a  difference  in  the 
quality  of  seed.  The  best  variety  if  grown  from  poorly  selected 
seed  is  worthless  or  nearly  so  and  so  we  say,  get  your  seed 
from  us.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  14  lb.  20c;  1  lb.  60c;  10  lbs.  $5.50, 
postpaid. 

THYME — Dymian  Timo  o  Pepolino 

A  hardy  perennial  kitchen  herb,  once  planted  lasts  for 
years.  The  dried  leaves  háve  a  very  pleasant  scent.  Height 
8  inches.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

How  to  Use  Cotton  Seed  Meal 

Cotton  seed  meal  is  a  powerful  and  quick  acting  fertilizer. 
It  gives  the  young  plants  quite  a  start  if  about  300  lbs.  per 
acre  is  ušed,  the  meal  placed  in  furrows,  the  furrows  dosed 
up  with  dirt  and  the  plants  set  right  above  the  meal  in  the 
ground.  If  ušed  as  fertilizer  for  sweet  potatoes  the  plants 
can  be  set  right  on  top  of  the  meal.  It  will  not  hurt  them  if 
the  roots  will  come  in  direct  contact  with  the  meal. 


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HARDY  NORTHERN  ALFALFA 

All  interested  in  Alfalfa  growing  should  write  to  tlie  Secretary  of 
Agrieulture  Department,  Washington,  D.  C.,  for  bulletin  on  Alfalfa  cul- 
ture ;  it  will  cost  nothing  but  the  asking.  The  seed  we  offer  is  all  raised 
in  the  nortb,  absolutely  free  from  obnoxious  weeds,  containing  none  but 
fully  matured  seeds  of  the  higbest  possible  vitaliy.  Price,  by  mail  post- 
paid,  1  lb.  35c.  Write  for  Prices. 

Field  Seed  Prices — For  Large  Quantities 

Prices  for  clover,  alfalfa  and  all  field  seeds  change  from  day  to  day. 
Before  you  buy,  write  us,  stating  how  large  a  quantity  of  field  seeds  you 
are  in  the  market  for  and  we  will  quote  you  latest  and  lowest  market 
price  by  return  mail. 


ALFALFA 

AND 

CLOVER 

SEEDS 


Grass  and  Clover  seeds  are  sold  in  the  trade  by  sample 
and  each  sort  is  divided  into  3  to  5  grades.  Low  price  goes 
with  the  low  grade,  containing  weeds  and  dead  seeds.  We 
do  not  believe  in  selling  weeds,  therefore  we  handle  only  the 
best  grade  of  seeds. 

ALFALFA  GRJMM — Claimed  to  be  the  hardiest  and  most 
productive  of  alfalfa  varieties.  1  lb.  50c;  10  lbs.  $4.50. 
Weight  per  bu.  60  lbs. 

ALSYKE — For  wet,  cold  or  stiff  soils.  1  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3.50; 
weight  per  bu.  60  lbs. 

RED  CLOVER — Pure  and  highly  germinating  seed.  1  lb.  50c; 

10  lbs.  $3.50;  weight  per  bu.  60  lbs. 

MAMMOTH  RED  CLOVER— 1  lb.  50c;  10  lbs.  $3.75;  weight 
per  bu.  60  lbs. 

SWEET  CLOVER — (White  Blooming).  Choiced  hulled  seed. 

1  lb.  30c;  10  lbs.  $1.25;  weight  per  bu.  60  lbs. 

WHITE  CLOVER— Extra  recleaned  seed.  1  lb.  75c-  10  lbs. 
$6.00;  weight  per  bu.  60  lbs. 

About  Prices — Write  us  and  ask  for  the  latest  market 
prices,  especially  when  in  the  market  for  large  quantities. 


CANADA  BLUE  GRASS — Valuable  for  permanent  dairy  pas- 
tures.  1  lb.  45c;  10  lb.  $2.80;  weight  per  bu.  14  lbs. 

CREEPING  BENT  GRASS — The  ideál  grass  for  lawns,  also  of 
considerable  value  for  permanent  pastures.  1  lb.  $1.00; 
10  lbs.  $8.75;  weight  per  bu.  20  lbs. 

ENGLISH  OR  PERENNIAL  RVE  GRASS— Good  for  both 
pasture  and  meadows.  Of  very  rapid  growth.  1  lb.  30c; 
10  lbs.  $1.90;  weight  per  bu.  14  lbs. 

ITALIAN  RYE  GRASS — This  is  a  remarkably  rapid  grower, 
exceedingly  productive.  May  be  cut  4  or  5  weeks  after 
sowing  and  every  six  weeks  after  until  frost.  1  lb.  30c; 
10  lbs.  $1.90;  weight  per  bu.  18  lbs. 

KENTUCKY  BLUE  GRASS — Extra  fancy  seed.  1  lb.  55c; 
10  lbs.  $4.75;  weight  per  bu.  14  lbs. 

MEADOW  FESCUE — Also  called  English  Blue  Grass.  A  val¬ 
uable  pasture  grass.  1  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $2.20;  weight  per 
bu.  22  lbs. 

ORCHARD  GRASS— A  most  excellent  grass  for  either  pas¬ 
ture  or  hay.  1  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $2.50;  weight  per  bu.  14  lbs. 

RED  OR  CREEPING  FESCUE — Valuable  in  lawns;  thrives  on 
the  poorest  soils.  1  lb.  50c;  10  lbs.  $3.80;  weight  per  bu. 
14  lbs. 

RED  TOP  GRASS — Fine  for  either  hay  or  pasture,  thrives  on 
nearly  all  kinds  of  soils  and  in  all  climates.  It  reaches 
the  highest  perfection  on  moist  soils.  Extra  fancy  solid 
seed.  1  lb.  50c;  10  lbs.  $2.60;  weight  per  bu.  32  lbs. 


Prices  quoted  per  pound  are  by  mail  postpaid.  Prices  for 
10  lbs.,  bu.,  and  100  lbs.  are  not  prepaid. 

AWřCLESS  BROME  GRASS — (Bromus  Inermis).  A  hardy  per- 
ennial  standing  extremes  of  heat  and  drought.  Sow  30 
lbs.  to  the  acre.  1  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $2.60;  weight  per  bu, 
14  lbs. 

TIMOTHY — Choice,  clean,  bright  seed.  1  lb.  25c;  10  lbs. 
$1.10;  weight  per  bu.  45  lbs. 

MONEY  AHEAD 

you  will  be,  if  you’ll  fence  off  a  part  of  your  so-called  pas¬ 
ture  and  seed  it  down,  using  our  permanent  grass  and  clover 
mixture.  (We  mean  an  average  pasture  where  weeds  are 
thick  and  grass  in  the  spring  only).  You  will  háve  a  reál 
pasture  with  grass  from  spring  till  frost.  If  you’11  decide  to 
try  do  so  only  if  you  can  keep  the  stock  out  of  the  newly 
seeded  ground,  till  the  grass  is  well  established,  from  6  to  8 
weeks.  To  make  a  reál  job  of  it  you  must  plow  the  ground, 
harrow  it  smooth  and  sow  EARLY  in  the  spring. 


Grow  stock  beets  for  feed.  You  will  savé  much  corn  that 
you  can  seli  and  your  stock  will  grow  faster  than  if  fed  with 
corn  alone. 


SWEET  VERJÍAL  TRUE  PERENNIAL— The  leaves  when  par- 
tially  dried  emit  an  agreeable  odor  which  is  imparted  to 
the  hay.  1  lb.  50c;  10  lbs.  $4.70;  weight  per  bu.  10  lbs. 

TALL  MEADOW  FESCUE — Excellent  grass  for  permanent 
pastures  and  for  hay,  especially  on  moist  soils.  1  lb. 
45c;  10  lb.  $3.75;  weight  per  bu.  14  lbs. 

TALL  MEADOW  OR  OAT  GRASS— Of  rapid  growth.  Věry 
productive  and  most  valuable  grass  for  upland  soils.  1 
lb.  45c;  10  lb.  $2.95. 

NEW  ZEALAPQ)  FESCUE — A  fine  leaved  grass  that  thrives 
in  shade,  1  lb.  50c;  10  lbs.  $4.00. 


BERMUDA  GRASS 

The  great  lawn  and  pasture  grass  of  the  South.  It  is  a 
persistent  grower  and  will  spread,  forming  a  thick  mat-like 
turf  on  the  poorest,  sandiest  soil.  It  is  also  ušed  for  the  pur- 
pose  of  holding  embankments,  creek  banks  and  places  ex- 
posed  to  wash  during  heavy  rains.  It  is  not  hardy  in  the 
North.  1  lb.  75c;  10  lbs.  $6.25. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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Permanent  Hay  and  Pasture  Mixtures 

We  mix  grasses  with  clover  on  a  scientific  basis.  Any- 
body  will  agree  with  us  when  we  say  that  grasses  differ  from 
one  another.  There  are  varieties  quite  tall  growing,  others 
grow  to  a  medium  height,  and  still  others  are  of  quite  a  low 
growth.  Some  grasses  do  not  root  very  deeply,  others  send 
their  roots  to  a  considerable  depth  and,  as  in  the  čase  of  al- 
falafa,  the  roots  penetrate  the  soil  to  a  depth  of  several  yards. 
The  root  systém  of  the  different  plants  combined  in  the  mix- 
ture  draws  nutriment  from  different  positions  underneath 
while  the  different  height  of  grasses  give  the  most  excellent 
results.  There  is  grass  and  plenty  of  it  near  the  ground  as 
well  as  up  to  a  height  of  three  oř  more  feet.  The  clovers  and 
i  alfalfa  contained  in  the  mixture  are  contstantly  gathering 
nitrogen  and  storing  it  in  the  ground  for  the  benefit  of  the 
grasses.  All  seeds  ušed  in  this  mixture  are  absolutely  the 
highest  grade  and  our  grass  and  clover  mixtures  do  not  con- 
tain  any  variety  of  grass  that  might  become  a  weed.  No  John¬ 
son  Grass  and  no  Bermuda  Grass  or  White  Clover  is  ušed  in 
our  mixtures.  Prepare  the  ground  same  as  you  would  for 
clover  or  timothy,  sow  early  in  the  spring  or  in  the  early  fall. 
The  poorer  the  soil  the  larger  the  quantity  of  seed  required. 

Permanent  Meadow  Mixture 

No.  1.  On  good  land  neither  too  dry  or  too  wet.  This 
mixture  is  composed  of  the  following  grasses  and  clovers, 
blended  in  the  proper  proportions:  Fancy  Red  Top,  Meadow 
Foxtail,  Tall  Meadow  Oat  Grass,  Orchard  Grass,  Hard  Fescue, 
Sheep’s  Fescue,  Perennial  Rye  Grass,  Italian  Rye  Grass,  Tim¬ 
othy,  True  Vernal  Grass  and  Red  Clover.  Sow  25  to  30  lbs. 
to  the  acre.  Prices,  not  prepaid:  10  lbs.  $2.25;  30  lbs.  $7.00; 
100  lbs.  $20.00. 

NO.  2.  For  high  and  dry  land.  This  mixture  is  composed 
of  the  following  grasses  and  clovers:  Fancy  Red  Top,  Tall 
Meadow  Oat  Grass,  Crested  Dog’s  Tail,  Orchard  Grass,  Hard 
Fescue,  Sheep’s  Fesuce,  Timothy  Rough-stalked,  Meadow 
Grass,  Alfalfa  and  Red  Clover.  Price,  not  prepaid:  10  lbs. 
$2.25;  30  lbs.,  enough  to  sow  an  acre,  $7.00;  100  lbs.  $20.00. 

PASTURE  MIXTURES 

No.  5.  This  mixture  is  composed  of  the  following  grasses 
and  clovers  blended  in  proper  proportions.  On  dry  land: 
Sheep’s  Fescue,  Hard  Fesuce,  Kentucky  Blue  Grass,  Orchard 
Grass,  Tall  Meadow  Oat  Grass,  Meadow  Fescue,  Bromus  In- 
ermis,  Red  Clover,  Scarlet  Clover  and  Alfalfa.  Price,  not  pre¬ 
paid:  10  lbs.  $2.25;  35  lbs.,  enough  to  sow  an  acre  $7.00;  100 
lbs.  $20.00. 

No.  6.  On  good  land  neither  too  wet  nor  too  dry.  This 
mixture  is  composed  of  the  following  grasses  and  clovers: 
Kentucky  Blue  Grass,  Italian  Rye  Grass,  Perennial  Rye  Grass, 
Tall  Meadow  Oat  Grass,  Orchard  Grass,  Hard  Fescue,  Meadow 
Fescue,  Timothy,  Alsike  Clover,  Red  Clover  and  Scarlet 
Clover.  Price,  not  prepaid:  10  lbs.  $2.25;  30  lbs.,  enough  to 
sow  an  acre,  $7.00;  100  lbs.  $20.00. 


SUDAN  GRASS 

Sudan  Grass  should  not  be  planted  until  the  ground  is- 
thoroughly  warm.  The  young  plants  are  even  more  tender 
than  those  of  sorghum,  and  for  this  reason  the  crop  should 
not  be  seeded  until  sorghum  may  be  planted  with  safety. 

The  crop  should  be  cut  for  hay  as  soon  as  the  grass  is 
fully  headed.  If  left  for  seed  it  should  be  cut  as  soon  as  the 
greater  portion  of  the  seed  is  ripe.  The  first  cutting  is  most 
desirable  for  the  seed  crop.  The  grass  may  be  harvested  with 
a  mower  or  wheat  binder.  Can  be  sown  either  in  drills  from 
18  inches  to  2  feet  apart  at  the  rate  of  about  10  lbs.  per  aero 
and  cultivated  or  can  be  broadcasted  or  drilled  thickly  at  the 
rate  of  25  to  30  lbs.  per  acre. 

The  seed  we  offer  is  all  northern  grown,  of  the  highest 
quality,  and  free  from  Johnson  Grass.  We  do  not  think  thero 
is  a  finer  lot  of  seed  in  the  United  States  than  what  we  háve. 
Price:  1  lb.  postpaid  30c.  By  freight,  your  expense,  10  lbs. 
$1.25;  25  lbs.  $2.50;  50  lbs.  $4.50;  100  lbs.  $8.50. 

SWEET  CLOVER 

Sweet  clover  will  do  you  farmers  much  good  if  you  will 
employ  it  this  way:  Seed  down  the  land  to  oats,  then  broad- 
cast  10  lbs.  of  sweet  clover  seed  to  the  acre.  After  you  cut 
the  oats  the  clover  will  grow  latě  in  the  summer  when  you 
need  pasture  the  most  it  will  stand  2  to  3  feet  high.  This 
will  furnish  excellent  pasture.  Stock  will  not  bloat  on  it  be- 
cause  the  clover  is  young  and  the  stalks  slender.  Next  spring 
in  May  plow  the  clover  under.  By  May  lst  the  clover  will  be 
2  feet  high.  Then  plant  your  corn.  The  yield  will  be  just  like 
on  a  piece  of  new  ground  the  clover  will  put  lots  of  life  into 
your  soil.  Two  year  old  sweet  clover  is  too  rank,  full  of  juice 
and  stock  will  bloat  on  it.  Consider  the  cost  of  seed  at  the 
rate  of  10  lbs.  to  the  acre  and  the  value  of  an  inereased  corn 
crop.  Do  you  not  think  that  ušed  as  above  sweet  clover  is. 
your  friend. 

WHITE  BLOOMING  SWEET  CLOVER- When  comparing  prices 
please  bear  in  mind  that  low  price  goes  with  low  quality. 
Also  sometimes  this  clover  is  offered  unhulled,  but  no  mention 
is  made  about  this.  The  unhulled  seed  can  be  sold  for  less 
than  halí  of  what  our  price  is,  but  the  unhulled  seed  is  almost 
of  no  value.  It  will  not  germinate.  By  mail  per  lb,  postpaid,  30c. 
Write  for  latest  price.  Our  seed  is  hulled  and  scaritied. 
VELLOW  BEOOMING  SWEET  CLOVER — Of  dwarfer  growth  than 
the  white  blooming  variety.  Claimed  to  give  heavy  crops  of 
hay  that  is  liked  by  stock  better  than  alfalfa  hay.  Cleaned  and 
hulled  aind  scaritied  seed  per  lb.,  postpaid,  30c.  Write  for  latest 
price. 

VETCH 

CULTURE — Prepare  the  land  the  same  as  you  would  for  a  crop- 
of  oats,  sow  broadcast  from  Juiy  to  November  at  the  rate  of  20  lbs. 
to  the  acre,  with  one  bushel  of  oats,  rye  or  wheat.  For  hay  cut  when 
the  grain  has  headed  out.  It  yields  from  two  to  four  tons  of  hay 
to  the  acre.  The  seed  crop  ranges  from  15  to  30  bu.  to  the  acre. 
SAND  OR  WINTER  VETCH— Of  all  Vetches  this  is  the  best  variety 
as  it  will  give  heavy  yields  on  the  poorest  of  soils.  Price: 
1  lb.  postpaid,  40c;  20  lbs.  $4.00;  100  lbs.  $17.50. 

SPRING  VETCH — This  variety  is  of  the  same  relative  value  as  the 
Sand  or  Winter  Vetch,  but  it  has  to  be  sown  in  the  spring.  Does; 
well  on  poor  ground  and  weedy  lands,  has  to  be  sown  with- 
smáli  grain  same  as  the  other  varietv.  Price,  by  mail.  postpaid.. 
1  lb.  35c;  20  lbs.  $2.75;  100  lbs.  $12.50. 


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REID’S  YELLOW  DENT  CORN 

We  offer  the  Iowa  type  of  Reiďs  Dent.  Description:  The  ears  are  oř  rich 
golden  color,  from  nine  to  thirteen  inches  long,  18  to  24  rows  of  kernels  on  an 
ear,  smáli  cob1  and  shank,  grains  close  togetber,  butts  and  tops  well  covered, 
stalk  heavy  below  tbe  ear  and  not  easily  blown  down,  quite  an  item  in  a  coun- 
try  swept  by  strong  winds.  Our  strain  of  Reiďs  Dent  is  bred  for  protein,  higb 
content  of  oil,  and  above  all  for  big  beavy  ears.  It  cannot  be  excelled  in  solid¬ 
ity  and  uniformity  of  development  of  butts  and  tips,  percentage  of  sbelled  corn 
and  vigor  of  growth. 

IOWA  GOLD  MINE  CORN 

This  variety  is  regarded  by  many  as  tbe  best  early  corn  in  tbe  world.  It 
is  early,  ripening  in  about  100  days,  ears  of  large  size,  color  a  brigbt  golden 
yellow,  grain  is  very  deep  (cob  smáli,  therefore  dries  out  very  quickly  as  soon 
as  ripe).  One  of  tbe  most  beavily  productive  varieties.  Our  Golden  Mine  is  a 
strain  greatly  improved  in  size,  quality  and  yield,  and  we  know  tbat  our  strain 
is  superior  to  any  otber  on  tbe  market. 

MURDOCK  YELLOW  DENT  CORN 

Absolutely  tbe  finest  Yellow  Dent  Corn  for  Nortbem  Iowa,  Northwestern 
and  Western  Nebraska  and  for  tbe  wbole  Northern  Zone.  It  originated  in  Wis- 
consin  and  secured  the  higbest  award  for  tbe  “Best  Ten  Ears  of  the  Northern 
Zone”  at  tbe  National  Corn  Exposition  held  in  1910  in  Omaha.  It  is  a  pure  Yel¬ 
low  Dent  with  ears  averaging  about  eigbt  inches  in  length,  very  uniform  in 
size  and  type,  with  very  deep  and  large  kernels  set  in  16  to  20  rows  on  tbe 
cob.  Tbe  tips  are  perfectly  fllled  out  with  dent  not  flinty  kernels.  Tbe  stalks 
are  of  medium  height,  stout  and  štočky.  Murdock  Yellow  Dent  ripens  in  90 
days  under  average  conditions,  and  is  an  enormous  cropper  for  so  early  a 
variety,  yielding  from  70  to  100  busbels  per  acre. 

IOWA  SILVER  MINE 

Tbis  is  a  variety  of  genuine  merit,  a  splendid  yielder  of  bigb  quality,  ex- 
tremely  bardy,  early  in  maturing,  does  well  on  tbin  land,  and  surprises  in  bigh 
yield  on  ricb  land.  Our  Silver  Mine  has  been  bred  and  improved  upon  for  many 
years,  speciál  stress  being  given  to  tbe  essential  elements  of  yield  as  well  as 
quality,  and  is  superior  to  most  otber  strains  of  Silver  Mine.  Description:  Pure 
wbite  in  color,  ears  very  beavy,  from  10  to  13  inches  in  length,  grains  densely 
set  on  cob  in  straigbt  rows,  stalks  grow  to  a  height  of  seven  oř  eight  feet  and 
set  tbe  ears  about  four  feet  from  tbe  ground,  just  tbe  rigbt  height  for  easy 
picking. 

IMPROVED  LEAMING 

Probably  planted  over  a  greater  area  of  tbe  country  than  any  other  variety 
on  account  of  its  great  adaptability.  Extensively  grown  for  ensilage. 

BOONE  COUNTY  WHITE 

Tbis  is  a  popular  variety  of  White  Corn  in  the  centrál  corn  belt.  Larger 
in  size  than  Silver  Mine,  slightly  later.  Very  beavily  productive,  and  flrst  class 
wbite  corn  in  every  respect. 


MINNESOTA  KING  CORN 


Tbis  is  a  very  distinct  variety,  balf  flint,  half  dent  valuable  for  tbe  Northwest,  being  extremely  early  and  very  productive. 
Tbere  are  otber  varieties  of  corn  tbat  yield  considerably  more  when  circumstances  are  favorable,  but  year  in  and  year  out, 
tbrougb  favorable  or  unfavorable  seasons,  there  are  but  few  kinds  that  produce  such  large  average  yields  as  Minnesota  King. 
Tbe  ears  are  of  good  size,  eight  rowed,  kernels  very  broad  and  bright  yellow  color,  cobs  very  smáli.  Minnesota  King  will  stand 
more  unfavorable  weather  than  any  other  corn. 

LONGFELLOW  FLINT  CORN 

A  beautiful  eigbt-rowed  variety  of  the  Canadian  type.  Tbe  ears  are  of  great  length,  10  to  15  inches,  and  in  color  a  rich 
glossy  yellow.  The  stalks  grow  to  a  great  height  of  about  flve  feet,  and  tbe  ears  are  borne  about  three  feet  from  the  ground. 
A  favorite  in  tbe  far  North. 

SEED  CORN  PRICES 

All  varieties  of  seed  corn  cost:  1  lb.  25c;  postpaid.  Not  prepaid:  14  bu.  95c;  %  bu.  $1.80;  1  bu.  $3.50.  Two  bu.  oř  over 
at  $3.45  per  bu.  All  our  corn  is  sbelled  by  hand,  ears  selected  flrst,  afterwards  tbe  sbelled  corn  handpicked,  in  a  word  our 
seed  corn  IS  reál. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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MILLETS 


DRY  WEATHER  CROPí 


ti!'.  GEKMA-Per  lb.  20c,  postpaid.  Larger  quantities,  price  on  ap- 
plioaon. 

DWARF  ESSEX  RAPE 

Can  j  sown  from  Aptril  to  Laite  September.  Use  5  lbs.  of  seed 
broadca;  oř  2  lbs.  if  drilled  wide  apart  to  jllow  horše  cultivation. 
1  lb.  30  jostpaid.  'Not  prepaid,  10  lbs.  $1.25.  Price  on  application 
for  larg-  quantities. 


All  varieties  of  sorghum  are  great  droug-t  .  > 

will  give  a  crop  under  conditions  when  commo". 
be  a  failure. 

All  these  crops  are  easily  chilled.  for  th.u 
be  planted  a  little  later  than  is  proper  for  cc.v -v  ' 
about  10  days  after  is  about  right. 


LENTILS 

The  sed  are  eaten  like  navy  beans,  are  excellent  for  soups  and 
stews,  aa  a  Capital  addition  to  our  food  siuppldes.  Quite  popular  in 
most  Euspean  countries,  and  of  latě  also  in  England.  It  prefers 
light,  sady  soil,  and  gives  a  heavy  crop,  and  is  certainly  worth 
trying.  ow  in  drills  early  in  spring,  about  60  lbs.  to  an  acre. 
Price:  b.  postpaid,  30c.  By  freight,  your  expense,  10  lbs.  or  over 

at  25c  pc  lb.  Pkt.  10c. 


NAVY  BEANS 

Thesi  nake  a  very  profltable  crop  to  grow  as  shelled  white 
beans  fo  market.  Plant  in  rows  three  feet  apart,  dropping  two 
or  thiree  sans  in  hills  1  foot  apart  in  the  rows.  Cultivate  early, 
as  they  ciw  rapidly.  Do  not  cultivate  after  they  begin  to  blossom. 
Carefull  rown,  they  will  prove  a  profltable  crop.  One-quarter  of 
a  bushel  *ill  plant  an  acre.  Pkt.  10c;  1  lb.  postpaid  30c.  By 
freight,  yar  expense:  10  lbs.  $1.50;  100  lbs.  $10.00. 


BROOM  CORN 

IMPROVD  EVERGREEN — This  is  strictly  a  green  variety 
of  brsh  commanding  high  prices.  Plant  10  lbs.  to  the 
acre.  1  lb.  postpaid,  35c.  Please  ask  for  price  for  larger 
quanties. 

KAFFIR  CORN 

An  esellent  fodder  and  the  grain  is  valuable  for  feeding 
poultry.  y  mail,  postpaid:  1  lb.  25c.  Not  prepaid,  10  lbs. 
65c;  100  is.  $3.25. 

HEMP 

Sow  toadcast,  using  one  bu.  of  seed,  44  lbs.,  to  the  acre. 
Lb.  30c,  pstpaid.  Larger  quantities,  price  on  application. 

EARLY  AMBER  CANE 

One  b.  of  seed  required  on  rich  and  two  bu.  on  poor 
ground  to  ow  an  acre.  Weight  per  bu.  50  lbs.  Lb.  25c,  post¬ 
paid.  Prie  on  application  for  larger  quantities. 

SUGAR  DRIP  SORGHUM 

Also  ciled  Georgia  Cane.  Palsely  called  “Texas  Seeded 
Ribbon  Cae.”  Undoubtedly  one  of  the  best  varieties  for 
making  syup.  An  immense  producer  of  forage,  one  seed 
produces  o  8  stools  and  stalks.  It  is  claimed  that  it  yields 
in  forage  tree  times  the  amount  Amber  does.  It  makes  a 
syrup  of  nést  quality,  clear  and  fine-tasting,  it  is  easier 
made  up  ad  takés  less  cooking  and  skimming  than  any  other 
kind.  If  deired  for  making  syrup  it  should  be  planted  thinly, 
5  lbs.  of  sed  to  acre.  Price:  1  lb.,  postpaid,  30c. 


SHALLU — EGYPTIAN  WHEAT 

Shallu  is  one  of  the  most  productive  cereals  V.v« 
humanity. 

One  hundred  bushels  per  acre  and  over  has  hecu  - 
quently  harvested,  besides  a  great  amount  of  green  tVv.č.m 
Do  not  think  this  is  a  joke;  we  háve  planted  Shallu  ourseh es 
and  many  farmers  háve  bought  Shallu  of  us.  and  all  repovis 
are  that  Shallu  yielded  close  to  100  bushels  per  acre  or  more. 
We  know  of  no  other  field  crop  that  gives  better  and  more 
gratifying  results  than  Shallu. 

SHALLU  AS  A  HAY  CROP— Shallu  produces  under  the 
same  conditions  twice  as  much  grain  as  corn.  and  besides 
this  gives  an  abundance  of  hay.  You  may  get  a  big  crop  of 
hay  if  you  cut  Shallu  when  it  reaches  the  height  of  about 
three  feet.  After  being  cut  it  grows  anew,  and  before  frost 
yields  a  crop  of  excellent  grain.  If  you  plant  Shallu  for  haj 
only  cut  the  stalks  when  it  reaches  the  height  of  3  or  more 
feet.  It  may  be  cut  several  times  during  the  season.  Shallu 
ripens  its  crop  in  one  hundred  days  in  good  corn  weather 
It  will  mature  north  of  Nebraska,  Iowa,  Illinois  and  ochot 
similar  latitudes.  In  northern  localities  it  is  valuable  as  ., 
hay  crop  only.  But  everywhere  in  Nebraska.  Iowa.  Illinois 
and  south  of  these  States  it  will  give  a  good  cutting  o:  haj 
and  a  splendid  crop  of  grain. 

Of  all  dry  weather  crops  Shallu  is  best.  It  will  make  a 
crop  when  there  is  hardly  any  rainfall,  under  conditions  when 
everything,  including  corn,  turns  out  a  failure.  It  is  a  ůrst 
class  catch  crop.  Sown  as  latě  as  early  in  August  will  grow 
4  feet  high,  make  lots  of  hay  and  both  the  hay  as  well  as  the 
green  Shallu  is  eaten  eagerly  by  all  kinds  of  stock.  Try  it 
Plant  a  little  on  a  piece  of  good  ground — Shallu  will  surprise 
you. 

When  planted  in  rows  or  hills  like  corn  use  10  lbs  per 
acre.  If  sown  broadcast  use  15  to  20  lbs  of  gram  per  acre. 

Prices:  1  lb.  30c,  postpaid;  5  lbs  85c  10  lbs.  $1.45;  5D 
lbs.  $6.25.  100  lbs.  $12.00,  not  přepáši 


HEADS  OF  FETEPJ'1  • 


MiMMOTH  YELLOW  SOY  BEANS 

Of  a  he  Soy  Beans  this  variety  is  the  most  popular  and  is 
grown  esmially  for  forage  purposes.  It  is  a  little  láteř  in  maturity 
than  othr  sorts,  but  makes  larger  yields,  both  of  forage  and 
seed.  Wá  adapted  for  this  section  and  further  south.  Price:  1  lb., 
postpaid,  >c. 

Plant  i  May,  using  1%  bu.  to  the  acre.  Weight  per  bu.  60  lbs. 
Lb.  30c,  ;  ítpaid.  Larger  quantities,  price  on  application. 


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TESTIMONIALS 

Yov  seed  has  always  proved  O.  K.  Will  send  in 
my  ordcvery  soon  now.  F.  T.  M„  Corinth,  Mississippi. 

Thans  for  your  catalog,  which  I  enjoy  reading  as 
much  asi  do  the  newspapers.  I  háve  always  found 
your  sees  to  be  all  and  even  more  than  you  claim  for 
them.  :;ur  Goliath  Pepper  is  truly  wonderful. 

J.  B.  D.,  Lacygne,  Kansas. 


FETERITA 

It  produces  a  stalk  of  medium  he  gb-  ■■ 

leaves  of  medium  size  and  a  large  heac  .■  :■ 
white  or  bluish  white  seeds.  The  gra :i 
is  fully  as  soft  and  much  whiter  thz  -  Kar 
is  equal  to  either  Kaffir  or  Milo  and  boe:  u->  .  ^ 

that  accompanies  the  other  two.  J.t  - 

out  from  the  root  and  mate 
Yields  of  from  50  to  80  busheh  per  ac< 

Price — Per  lb.  30c,  postpaid  -o  ,, 

10  lbs.  70c. 


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DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO 


MANGELS 

THE  GREAT  ANIMAL  FEED  WHOSE  VALUE  IS  ONLY 
PARTLY  RECOGNIZED 


Just  as  it  took  a  long  time  to  convince  the  beef  raiser  and  the  dairy  farmer  of  the 
value  of  the  silo  and  silage;  just  as  it  is  taking  great  effort  on  the  part  of  the  L.  S. 
Department  of  Agriculture,  the  various  farm  journals  and  many  seedmen  to  induce 
farmers  to  grow  clover  or  some  other  legume  in  their  rotation  so  it  is  taking  untold 
effort  and  time  to  educate  farmers  to  the  value  of  mangels. 

Mangels  or  roots  are  firmly  established  in  all  European  countries  where  livestock 
is  raised  in  any  considerable  numbers.  It  has  the  call  every  time,  for  the  farmer 
knows  what  it  does,  both  in  producing  a  crop  and  also  as  a  feed.  He  knows  it  is  easy 
to  plant,  to  cultivate  and  to  harvest;  that  it  produces  an  immense  crop,  and  tbat  arter 
having  been  in  mangels  one  season  the  land  is  in  splendid  shape  for  a  grain  crop. 

Then  the  European  farmer  knows  that  mangels  is  one  of  the  best  feeds  to  be 
found;  also  that  they  can  be  fed  to  all  livestock  without;  exception,  cows  hogs,  sheep, 
rabbits,  geese,  ducks,  and  chickens.  And  scarcely  any  other  feed  can  compare  with  it  on 
the  basis  of  price,  any  way  you  figuře  it — cost  of  seed,  of  cultivation,  or  harvesting,  or 
storage. 

Twenty  tons  per  acre  is  a  fair  average  crop;  many  growers  secure  far  more  than 
this.  Even  in  these  times  of  high  costs  of  everything  the  cost  of  production  will  be 
well  within  $70  an  acre — this  includes  cost  of  seed,  planting,  cultivation,  harvesting 
and  also  rent  or  interest — or  $3.50  a  ton,  surely  a  remarkably  low  price  ior  succuient 
feed. 

Mangels  are  a  surer  crop  than  any  other  root.  Failure  is  well  nlgh  impossible  and 
no  speciál  implements  or  machinery  is  required.  The  stock  raiser  should  grow  them  by 
the  acre;  even  to  the  back-lot  poultry  raiser  we  suggest  planting  a  package  or  an 
ounce  of  mangels,  treating  the  same  as  turnips,  about  four  inches  apart  in  the  row  and 
storing  the  same  as  potatoes.  The  larger  grower  generally  plants  30  to  36  inches  apart 
and  thins  out  to  four  or  six  inches  apart  in  the  row.  On  light  soil  you  can  plant  any 
variety,  but  on  heavy  soil  these  sorts  which  grow  considerable  of  their  bulk  above 
ground  are  recommended  because  they  are  easier  to  harvest.  Five  pounds  are  required 
to  plant  an  acre.  For  storing,  pits  are  ušed  as  a  rule  unless  one  has  a  regular  root  cellar. 

Také  our  suggestions:  If  you  háve  livestock  to  feed,  be  sure  to  plant  several  acres  to  mangels 
this  year.  You’ll  find  the  feed  bills  cut  down  considerably.  One  trial  is  all  that  is  necessary ; 
after  that  you’ll  always  plant  mangels. 

THE  OPINION  OF  A  FARMER 

The  following  article  was  published  in  ‘‘The  Farmer,”  an  agricultural  páper  of  St. 
Paul,  Minn.  We  are  reprinting  it  just  as  it  appeared  in  that  páper. 

Beets  for  Hogs 

To  the  Farmer:  So  much  is  being  printed  in  our  farm  papers  about  growing  beets  for  stock 
use,  but  nearly  all  articles  make  mention  of  them  as  feed  for  cattle,  while  almost  nothing  is  said 
as  to  their  feeding  value  for  hogs.  xn  my  estiination  beets  as  feed  for  hogs  and  pigs,  especially 
if  fed  in  the  summer  and  fall,  are  the  best  feed  I  háve  ever  had.  It  is  good  growing  leea,  pru- 
ducing  both  body  growth  and  fat. 


I  plant  three  different  varieties.  As  I  often  háve  trouble  securing 
seed,  I  mix  the  three  vaTieties  together  and  plant  with  corn  planter 
so  as  to  cultivate  as  I  do  corn.  I  plant  close  to  my  hog  pasture 
for  convenience  in  feeding. 

I  consider  the  food  value  of  one  acre  of  beets  equal  to  that  of 
eight  or  ten  acres  of  corn,  and  the  work  is  about  the  same,  but  the 
investment  in  the  land  is  of  considerable  difference.  I  plant  quite 
thickly  and  the  first  weeding  is  by  hand.  At  that  time  I  also  thin 
out  to  an  inch  apart. 


YELLOW  OBERNDORF 

Also  called  Yellow  Globe,  Golden  Globe,  Champion  Yellow 
Globe,  etc.  It  is  a  line  variety  with  nearly  globe  shaped  roots  that 
grow  two-thirds  above  the  ground  making  it  easily  gathered.  Best 
variety  for  poorer  soils.  Pkt.  5c;  1 A  lb.  15c;  1  lb.,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid :  5  lbs.  $1.85;  10  lbs.  $3.50. 


By  the  time  one  is  ověř  the  whole  patch  it  is  ready  for  a  second 
thinning.  The  beets  are  now  an  inch  in  diameter  and  quite  long 
with  good  tops.  I  thin  out  every  other  one  and  feed  to  the  young 
pigs.  They  surely  enjoy  both  roots  and  tops. 

At  eaeh  thinning  I  pull  out  every  other  one  until  the  beets  are 
eight  or  ten  inches  apart.  At  the  last  thinning  the  beets  are  four 
to  six  inches  in  diameter  with  immense  tender  tops  and  weigh  six 
or  seven  pounds. 

Last  year  I  had  four  sows,  two  of  which  I  was  fattening  for 
rnarket  and  two  I  was  carrying  over  for  breeding  purposes.  The 
two  fattening  sows  were  fed  ear  corn,  while  the  brood  sows  were 
fed  beets.  The  brood  sows  got  fatter  on  beets  than  the  other  two 
on  corn. 

I  háve  no  conveniences  for  early  pigs  and  háve  had  to  háve 
my  sows  farrow  about  five  or  six  weeks  after  most  sows  in  this 
community  farrow.  By  feeding  beets,  the  pigs  will  in  a  short  time 
outweigh  the  earlier  pigs.  Part  of  the  time  I  feed  ground  barley 
in  the  self-feeder  to  supplement  the  beets  while  they  are  toó  smáli 
to  make  up  the  desired  quantity.  I  feed  no  corn  until  about  two 
weeks  before  marketing. — W.  It.  B.,  Douglas  Co.,  Minn. 


MAMMOTH  LONG  RED 

This  variety  has  been  known  to  produce  mangels  over  GO  pounds 
in  weight.  Pkt.  5c;  %  lb.  15c;  %  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  50c,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid:  5  lbs.  $1.85;  10  lbs.  $3.50. 


GIANT  YELLOW  ERFURT 

Also  called  Golden  or  Yellow  Tankard.  Flesh  yellow,  roots 
cylindrical  shaped,  growing  well  above  the  ground.  Věry  nutri- 
tious.  Pkt.  5c;  lb.  15c;  %  lb.  25c;  lb.  50c,  postpaid.  Not  pre¬ 
paid:  5  lbs.  $1.85;  10  lbs.  $3.50. 


SUGAR  BEETS 

VALUE — Are  grown  for  the  rich  sugar  content.  They  also  make 
rich,  juicy  and  sweet  feed  that  materially  increases  the  flow  of  milk 
in  milch  cows  and  makes  it  rich  in  cream. 

CULTUKE — Select  a  piece  of  mellow  ground,  plow  to  the  depth 
of  at  least  9  inches,  pulverize  the  ground  by  harrowing,  and  put  the 
soil  in  as  fine  condition  as  you  can  make  it.  The  idea  is  to  free  the 
field  as  much  as  possible  from  all  weeds  and  grasses.  Cultivate 
thoroughly.  If  you  pian  to  plant  only  a  smáli  field  of  beets  plant 
by  hand,  using  8  to  12  lbs.  of  seed  to  the  acre.  If  large  fields  are 
planted  use  garden  drill,  and  12  to  16  lbs.  of  seed  to  the  acre.  Cover 
the  seed  to  a  depth  of  2  inches.  Háve  the  rows  from  16  to  28  inches 
apart  depending  on  conditions.  Plant  as  soon  as  the  ground  is  warm 
enougli  to  cause  germination  of  the  seed,  about  the  early  part  of 
May.  The  crop  must  be  well  cultivated  at  all  times  to  hold  the 
inoisture  in  the  soil  and  to  destroy  all  weeds. 

KLEIN  WANZLEBEN 

Věry  productive,  flesh  snow  white.  The  most  popular  sugar  beet. 
Pkt.  5c;  %  lb.  20c;  %  lb.  30c;  1  lb.  50c,  postpaid. 

HALF  SUGAR 

This  fine  sugar  beet,  while  giving  nearly  as  large  a  yield  ox 
easily  grown  and  harvested  roots  as  a  crop  of  mangels,  supplies 
a  food  of  very  much  higher  nutritive  value.  Pound  for  pound,  the 
roots  for  feeding  purposes  being  really  more  valuable  than  tbose 
of  the  veiry  best  strains  of  sugar  beet,  and  yield  under  equally 
favorable  conditions  being  more  than  double.  Pkt.  5c;  %  lb.  20c;  % 
lb.  30c;  1  lb.  50c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid:  5  lbs.  $1.85. 

VIUVIORIN’S  ELITE — An  improvement  on  the  White  French  variety, 

very  sweet  and  productive.  Pkt.  5c;  %  lb.  20e;  %  lb.  30c;  1  lb 

50c,  postpaid. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  lOWA 


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Norway  Spruce 

TREE  SEEDS 


Tobacco 

TOBACCO 


Kussian  Sunflower 


Do  you  know  that  w«  are  the  actua] 
Growers  oř  Many  Seeds  >ve  seli? 


Evergreen  seeds  should  be  sown  very  early  in  the  spring  in  a 
firm,  sandy  bed.  Give  the  young  seedlings  some  shade  the  first 
summer.  Apple,  Pear  and  Locust  should  be  mixed  vvith  sand  in 
boxes  and  exposed  to  frost;  where  this  cannot  be  doně,  soak  in 


hot  water  for  an  hour  before  sowing. 

The 

other  i 

deciduous 

seeds 

can  be  sown  in  April  or  May  in  drills 

2  feet 

apart. 

Pkt. 

Oz. 

%  lb. 

1  lb. 

APPLE  . 

$0.05 

$0.10 

$0.25 

$0.85 

ARBOR  VITAE  AMERICAN  . 

.10 

.35 

1.20 

4.25 

AUSTRIAN  PINE  . 

.10 

.35 

1.20 

4.00 

BAKBERRY  THUNBERGI,  Japanese 

Barberry  . 

.10 

.35 

1.00 

3.75 

CAROB  TREE,  St.  Johiťs  Bread . 

.10 

COLORADO  BLUE  SPRUCE . 

.15 

.85 

EUCALYPTUS  (Bastard  Mahogany) . . . . 

.15 

.70 

2.50 

8.50 

HORŠE  CHESTNUT  . 

.20 

.65 

1.80 

LINDEN  EUROPEAN  . 

.05 

.20 

.65 

2.00 

LOCUST  HONEY  . 

.  .05 

.15 

.35 

1.25 

MULBERRY  RUSSIAN  . 

.05 

.20 

1.30 

4.80 

OSAGE  ORANGE  . 

.  .05 

.15 

.25 

.85 

PEAR  SEED  . 

.10 

.25 

.75 

PEAR  SEED  (From  Japan)  . 

.  .10 

.20 

.65 

PRIVET  IBOTA,  Absolutely  hardy  _ 

.  .10 

.25 

.60 

2.00 

SPRUCE  NORWAY  . 

.  .05 

.30 

.80 

3.00 

RUSSIAN  OLIVĚ  . . 

.  .05 

.20 

.40 

1.40 

FARMERS  SAVÉ  MONEY 

by  raising  mangels,  carrots  and  parsnips  for  feed.  Enougli  has 
been  said  about  mangels.  Carrots.  These  are  easily  raised  and 
while  they  do  not  yield  the  tonnage  mangels  do,  they  are  the  most 
valuable  feed  beeause  of  their  tonic  properties.  Parsnips.  These 
are  not  only  easily  raised,  they  too  are  easily  stored.  Frost  does 
not  hurt  them,  you  can  leave  them  in  the  ground  till  spring  or  store 
them  almost  in  any  plače.  And  their  feeding  value  is  very  high, 
they  háve  a  high  dry  matter  content,  are  sweet  and  a  reál  treat  to 
your  stoek.  You  may  wonder  how  it  is  that  stock,  eating  watery  roots 
put  on  weight  faster  than  when  fed  good,  solid  corn.  That  is  easily 
explained.  Just  try  yourself  to  live  on  meats,  eggs  and  cheese — 
all  very  solid  foods.  You  will  soon  crave  fruit,  lettuce,  melons  or 
vegetables  in  some  form.  Roots  are  to  your  stock  what  fruit  is  to 
you,  it  keeps  them  in  good  health.  Feed  your  stock  with  roots, 
stop  spending  money  for  powders  and  medicines  and  seli  the  com 
that  you  will  savé  by  feeding  roots. 


BEFORE  YOU  BUY 

write  us  for  latest  market  prices,  stating  quantities  oř 
seed  you  are  in  the  market  for. 


CULTURE—  Tobacco  requires  a  very  clean  piece  of  land  for  the 
tobacco  plant  beds,  hence  it  is  customary  to  burn  a  piece  of  land  in 
the  woods  for  same.  Seed  is  sown  in  February  and  March,  in  a 
plant  bed  which  is  protected  with  thin  cotton  cloth.  When  large 
enough  and  weather  settled,  set  the  plants  in  highly  fertilized  soil, 
in  rows  3%  feet  apart,  3  feet  between  the  plants.  Cultivate  often, 
and  worm  and  sucker  as  necessary.  One  ounce  sows  50  square  yatrds, 
enough  to  set  two  or  three  acres.  The  seed  may  also  be  sown  in 
hot  beds  in  March,  and  treated  the  same  as  tomatoes.  Methods  of 
curing  differ  according  to  variety. 

CONNECTICCT  SEED  EEAF — Forms  a  stock  plant  with  leaves  not 
very  loug,  but  of  good  width;  suitable  for  cigár  fillers.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.  25c. 

GENERAL  GRANT — Leaves  44  inches  long,  maitures  crop  early, 
ideál  for  cigars.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  30c. 

LATAKI  TUEKISH  TOBACCO — This  is  a  fine  Turkisli  variety  pro- 
ducing  leaves  of  delioious  textuře  and  first  class  for  cigarettes. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c. 


RUSSIAN  SUNFLOWER 

Produces  enormous  heads,  measuring  15  to  20  inches  in 
diameter.  Will  yield,  under  favorable  conditions,  40  to  60 
bushels  to  the  acre.  It  is  highly  recommended  for  poultry, 
and  the  best  eg g  producing  food  known.  May  be  planted  on 
a  waste  piece  of  ground  any  time  from  early  spring  until 
middle  of  July,  at  the  rate  of  3  lbs.  to  the  acre.  The  thick 
stalks  may  be  ušed  for  fuel.  Price:  1  lb„  postpaid,  35c; 
packet  10c.  By  freight,  your  expense,  10  lb.  lots  and  over,  at 
12c  per  lb.;  100  lbs.,  $9.00. 


Speciál  Offer  No.  102 

For  90  cents  we  will  send  you  postpaid,  one  each  of  the 
following  gladioli;  GIANT  NYMPH,  La  France  pink,  im- 
mense  flowers,  MRS.  H.  E.  BOTHIN,  light  pink,  heavily  ruf- 
fled,  TYČKO  ZANG,  salmon  pink,  enormous  spike,  PURPLE 
GLORY,  velvety  red,  one  of  the  best  of  all  gladoli,  VIOLEŤ 
GLORY,  violet,  massive  tall  spikes,  TOPAZ,  saffron-pink,  a 
beautiful  cut  flower. 

All  the  above  varieties  belong  to  the  cream  of  gladioli, 
more  or  less  new  and  rare  varieties  that  will  be  amongst 
the  leaders  for  years  to  come. 

Speciál  Offer  No.  204 

For  60  cents  we  will  send  you  postpaid,  two  each  of  the 
following  gladioli:  ANNA  EBERITTS,  ALICE  TIPLADY, 
MATDEN  BLUSH,  MRS.  F.  PENDELTON,  1910,  ROSE,  SOU- 
VENIR. 

This  colleetion  represents  the  best  in  standard  varieties. 
The  flowers  are  large  in  size,  carried  on  strong,  tall  spikes, 
high  class  in  every  way. 


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HOW  TO  RAISE  FLOWERS  FROM  SEED 


I  would  like  to  raise  flowers  but  flowers  is  something  that  I  do 
not  know  anytliing  about.  We  háve  read  this  remark  from  many 
people  always  followed  with  a  request  for  advice  which  follows: 

Read  “Outline”  of  gardening  on  page  9  of  this  catalog.  These 
directions  apply  to  both  flowers  and  vegetables.  There  are  many 
different  kinds  of  flowers — the  beginner  should  know  that  the  so- 
called  ANNUALS  are  flowers  blooming  the  first  year  from  seed. 
Most  of  these  are  “hardy”  meaning  that  the  seed  can  be  sown  oul- 
doors  early  in  the  spring.  When  “half  hardy  annual”  is  mentioned, 
it  meams  that  the  seed  cannot  be  sown  outdoors  before  warm  weather 
sets  in.  When  the  word  “perennial”  is  mentioned,  it  means  flowers 
that  will  bloom  the  second  year  from  seed,  although  some  perennials 
will  bloom  the  first  year  from  seed.  Perennials  are  divided  into 
“hardy”  which  do  not  winterkill,  “half  hardy”  which  must  be  pro- 
tected  over  wlnter.  ANNUALS  bloom  and  die  the  same  year,  peren¬ 
nials  live  for  many  years.  BIENNLALS  are  flowers  that  you  sow 
one  year  to  get  bloom  the  folio wing  year.  After  blooming,  the  bien- 
nials  die  and  must  be  sown  again  if  their  flowers  are  wanted. 
CLIMBERS  are  vining  plants  ušed  for  covering  porches,  etc.  Finally 
GREEIN HOUSE  plants  which  the  beginner  generally  cannot  raise 
with  mnich  success.  If  you  want  to  grow  flowers  in  a  greenhouse 
and  do  not  know  how,  before  you  do,  hire  yourself  to  some  florist 
and  read  Fritz  BahFs  “Coinmercial  Floriculture”  which  book  can 
be  had  from  The  A.  T.  De  La  Maře  Company,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
Reading  on  flowers,  you  will  run  across  such  terms  as :  rock  plant, 
stove  plant,  foliage  plant,  etc.,  which  terms  will  be  plain  to  you 
after  some  study  mg,  which  you  will  háve  to  do  in  order  to  be  a 
success  as  a  flower  grower. 

Flowers  and  Grasses 

ADAPTED  FOR  WINTEIt  BOUQUETS 

FLOWERS :  Acroclinium,  Ammobium,  Celosia  Plumosa,  Chinese 
Woolflower,  Catanache,  Echinops,  Eryngium,  Gomplirena,  Gypsophvla 
Paniculata,  Helichrysum,  Lunaria,  Physalis,  Rhodante,  Statice, 
Xeranthemum,  Carthamus. 

GRASSES:  Agrostis,  Briza,  Bromus,  Coix,  Erianthus,  Lagurus, 
Pennisetum,  Stipa.  Cut  the  flowers  befoTe  they  are  fully  developed, 
when  they  commence  to  open,  as  they  will  fully  open  during  the 
drying  process.  The  materiál  cut  and  the  foliage  stipped  off,  the 
stems  should  be  tied  in  smáli  bunches  and  hung  with  the  heads 
downward  in  a  cool,  dark,  dry  and  airy  room,  except  Physalis  which 
must  be  hung  up  to  dry  in  a  horizontál  position,  so  that  the  lan- 
terns  would  not  cling  close  to  the  stem. 

House  Plants 

Many  florists  having  calls  for  house  plants,  inquire  as  to  what 
are  the  best  plants  to  satisfy  this  demand.  We  suggest  a  few  that 
you  can  raise  from  seed  we  háve  to  offer. — Abutilon,  Acacia,  Agathea, 
Ageratum,  Asparagus,  Begonia,  Browallia,  Cactus,  Calceoalaria,  Car- 
nation,  Cineraria,  Cleveland  Cherry,  Cuphea,  .Cyclamen,  Cyperus 
1  iracanea,  Gloxinia,  Grevillea,  Geranium,  Echeveria,  Fuchsia,  Helio- 
trope,  Ice  Plant,  Impatáens,  Lan  tana,  Lemon  Verbena,  Mignonette, 
Myrtle,  Oxalis,  Primula,  Rhodante,  Sehizanthus,  Snapdragon,  Stocks, 
AVallflower. 

Pot  Plants  for  Christmas 

Cyclamen  lis  the  leader.  Others  are :  Azaleas,  Poinsettas.  Be- 
gonias,  Cherries,  Oranges,  Heather,  Primrose  and  possibly  Abutilon. 
To  this  list  should  be  added  our  new  Snapdragon  Chrismas  Gem. 

FOR  MOTHER’S  DAY 

Calceoalarias,  Hydrangeas,  Daisies,  Roses,  Geranium,  Snapdrag- 

ons. 

Suitable  for  Shade 

The  following  flowers  of  which  we  offer  the  seed  can  be  success- 
fully  raised  in  partial  shade:  Achillea,  Aconitum,  Aquilegia, 
Bellis,  Campanula,  Begonia,  Colinsia,  Fuchsia,  Impatiens,  Lobelia, 
Cardinalis,  Mignonette,  Mimulus,  Nemophyla,  Nierembergia,  Pansy, 
Torenia,  Thalicrum,  Viola  and  Sweet  Violet. 

Rock  Plants 

We  offer  the  seed  of  the  following:  Abronia,  Armeria,  Alyssum, 
Saxatile,  Asperula,  Campanula  Carpatica,  Cerastium,  Candytuft, 
Linaria  Cymbalaria,  Linum,  Myosotis  Ruth  Fischer,  Nolana,  Oxalis 
Tropaleoides,  Primula  Auricula  and  Officinalis,  Sanvitalia,  Saxifrage, 
Stokesia,  Tufted  Pansy  and  Viola  Bosniaca,  Saponaria,  Ocymoides 
and  Gypsophyla  Repens. 


For  Climbing  Plants 

suitable  for  covering  porches,  trellis  work,  walls,  etc.,  see  Adlumia,  | 
Akebia,  Ampelopsis,  Aristolochia,  Balsam  Pear  and  Apple,  Baloon 
Vine,  Cardinal  Climber,  Clematis,  Cobaea,  Cyclanthera,  Cypress  Vine, 
Doliclios,  Gourds1,  Humulus,  Ipomea,  Lathyrus,  Maurandia,  Mina, 
Nasturtium,  Passifiora,  Scarlet  Runner,  Wild  Cucumber. 


Sick  Plants 

Whenever  your  plants  get  sickly,  look  for  insects  in  and  above 
the  soil,  and  apply  a  remedy.  However  most  troubles  are  caused 
by  overwatering.  We  háve  seen  once  several  hunderd  dollars  worth 
of  cyclamen  plants,  recently  shifted  into  4’s,  the  pots  covered  with 
staible  manure  and  a  full  stream  of  water  from  a  hoše  let  on  them. 
The  man  with  the  hoše  remarked  that  the  plants  are  not  doing  well 
and  wondered  what  was  wrong — a  fact.  If  you  will  water  ONLY 
when  water  is  needed  and  then  do  so  thoroughly,  you  will  savé 
yourself  worry  and  mioney. 


Protecting  Hardy  Plants 

Straw,  hay  or  manure  is  ušed  in  order  to  keep  the  frost  in  the 
ground  till  spring  comes.  Continued  freezing  and  tliawing  causes  the  | 
ground  to  heave,  resulting  in  loss  of  plants,  covering  prevents  that. 
It  is  important  to  cover  the  plants  after  the  ground  is  frozen  to  a 
depth  of  6  inches  oř  more — not  before.  The  covering  should  be 
light,  a  layer  about  6  inches  is  right. 

Government  bulletin  No.  1381,  entitled  “Hejrbaceus  Perennials” 
may  be  had  free  on  request  to  the  Department  of  Agriculture,  Wash-  | 
ington,  D.  C. 


Gypsophyla  Elegans  Grandiflora 

There  is  no  flower  of  greater  usefulness  to  the  florist  than 
Gypsophyla.  No  matter  for  what  occasdon  flowers  are  needed  it 
comes  liandy.  Sow  under  glass  from  January  up  to  April  from  then 
on  in  frames  and  outdoors.  Do  not  sow  after  September  up  to 
Christmasi  as  it  refuses  to  flower  at  that  time.  To  get  well  branched 
flowers  on  wiry  stems,  plant  in  3  inches  of  soil  not  deeper.  Planted 
in  deeper  soil  under  glass,  the  heads  do  not  branch  well  and  the 
stems  lack  stiffness.  If  you  háve  no  bench  space,  plant  in  3  inch 
deep  flats,  space  seedlings  2  inches  apart  and  put  the  plants  on 
shelves  where  they  will  do  just  as  well.  No  flower  will  make  more 
money  for  you  and  no  flower  is  easier  raised.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c; 
1b.  $1.20. 


What  is  a  Rock  Garden 

To  add  “finishing  touches”  to  lairge  grounds,  parks,  drives,  etc., 
rock  gardens  are  laid  out  by  placing  rocks  of  irregular  outline  fairly 
close  together,  the  spaces  between  filled  with  dirt,  where  rock 
plants  are  sowed  or  planted.  On  level  ground  plače  a  boulder  in 
the  middle  and  group  smaller  rocks  around  it,  on  sloping  ground  ’ 
arrange  rocks  so  that  the  soil  between  will  not  get  washed  out  in 
heavy  rains.  No  “style”  to  be  followed,  the  arrangemefit  of  the 
whole  thing  is  a  matter  of  individual  taste. 


Flowers  For  the  South 

Many  customersi  ask  us  what  flowersi  to  grow  in  the  South.  Our  ; 
answer :  All  flowers  can  be  raised  in  the  South  and  many  that  we 
in  the  North  cannot  raise  on  account  of  our  severe  winters.  The 
only  flowers  that  you  should  leave  alone,  no  matter  where  located, 
are  'those  that  require  constant  moisture,  shade,  speciál  soil,  etc., ' 
and  you  happen  to  be  unable  to  provide  these  conditions.  If  your 
first  trial  with  flowers  is  not  a  successs  try  again— perhaps  you  did 
not  afford  the  plant  right  treatment.  Learn  by  mistakes.  The  fol¬ 
lowing  flowers^  most  of  them  very  beautiful,  need  protection  over 
winter  here  in  Iowa^  but  in  the  South  do  well  without  dt  and  bloom 
profusely:  Anemome,  Candytuft,  Gibraltarica,  Cheiranthus  Állioni 
Chrysanthemum,  Digitalis,  Geum,  Gerbera,  Hedysarum,  Hibiscus, 
Lavandula,  Lobelia  Cardinalis,  Pentstemon,  Platvcodon,  Violas,  Sal- 
vias,  Scabiosa  Japonica,  Trachelium,  Tritoma. 

There  is  no  end  to  varieties  of  flowers  that  do  well  in  the  South, 
the  few  named  are  especially  choice  and  worthy  of  raising. 


To  Greenhouse  Owners 

Whenever  you  háve  trouble  in  growing  crop.s  under  glass  or 
outdoors,  no  matter  whether  the  trouble  is  caused  by  some  new 
inseet  pěst  or  a  new  plant  disease  and  you  are  at  a  loss  as  to  what 
remedy  to  apply,  write  to:  Department  of  Agriculture,  Washington, 
D.  C.  State  the  nátuře  of  the  difficulty  in  full  and  you  will  be 
advised  promptly  and  absolutely  free  by  experts.  In  some  cases  a 
government  man  will  call  and  give  you  expert  advise  and  help — 
absolutely  free. 


Fragrant  Flowers 

Acacia,  Alyssum,  Asperula,  Carnation,  Centaurea  Odorata, 
Clematis  Paniculata,  Datura,  Dianthus,  Delphinium,  Dictamnus, 
Freesia,  Hedysarum,  Heliotrope,  Hesperis,  Lavandula,  Lilium  Regále, 
Lupinus  Roseus,  Mignonette,  Mimulus,  Nasturium,  Nicotiana,  Viola, 
Stoeksi,  Sweet  Peas,  Sweet  William,  Verbena,  Violet,  Wallflower. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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RELIABLE  FLOWER  SEEDS 


ABRONIA— SAND  VERBENA 


ACROCL1NIUM — STRAW  FLOWER 

A  charming  everlasting  straw  flower,  flne  for  wlnter  bouqueta. 
It  produces  a  bold  effect  in  connection  with  other  flowers  or  alone. 
As  cut  flowers  they  are  good  sellers  and  as  they  do  not  wilt,  they 
are  a  good  sort  for  florists  to  háve  at  all  times.  If  you  are  a  florist 
you  should  plant  plenty  of  Acroclinium,  Ammoblum,  Gomphrena, 
Helichrysum,  Rhodante,  Statice,  Physalis,  Xeranthem,  and  you  will 
never  be  out  of  flowers.  They  are  unusual  flowers,  a  novelty  in  thls 
country  and  you  know  that  is  what  the  people  are  at  all  times  look- 
ing  for. 

Easily  raised,  thrives  in  almost  any  kind  of  soil  and  can  be 
sown  early  in  the  spring  indoors  and  set  outside  in  May  or  sown 
directly  outside  in  May.  Bloom  from  June  to  frost.  Annual.  Height 
1  foot. 

DOUBLE  PINK,  DOUBLE  WHITE— T.  pkt.  10c ;  oz.  60c ;  Ib.  $4.60. 
DOUBLE  MIXED — T.  pkt.  10c ;  oz.  40c ;  lb.  $3.60. 

AGATHEA— BLUE  DAISY 

An  elegant  pot  plant  with.  large  sky-blue  very  beautiful  flowers. 
Easily  raised.  Hedght  18  inches. 

Space  the  plants  10  inches  apart  in  rows  foot  apart.  In  bloom 
from  November  till  July.  When  cutting  flowers,  cut  way  down  to 
make  the  plants  break  from  the  bottom.  Clayel  loam  mixed  with 
about  10  per  cent  of  sifted  ashes  and  a  little  bone  meal  added  is  the 
soil  to  use  and  40  to  50  deg.  is  the  right  temperature.  They  love 
the  sun  and  plenty  of  air. 

A.  COELESTIS — Blue  Marguerite.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  $1.00. 

A.  COELESTOS  MONTROSA — Of  vigorous  growth.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8 
oz.  40c;  oz.  $3.00. 


UMBELLATA  ORANDIFLORA — Pretty  trailing  Sand  Verbena  with 
numerous  elusters  of  sweet  scented,  rosy  lilac  flowers.  Suitable 
for  the  border,  rock  work  or  hanging  baskets  and  vases.  Blooms 
a  long  time  and  does  well  in  poor  soli.  Hardy  annual.  Height 
6  inches.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  1  lb.  $4.00. 


Abrus  Precatorius — Weather  Plant 

A  climbing  plant,  seeds  should  be  sown  in  sand  in  a  warm 
plače  and  plants  furnished  with  supports.  Height  12  feet.  T.  pkt. 
10c:  oz.  30c;  1  lb.  $3.60 


ABUT1LON — FLOWER1NG  MAPLE 

Easily  started  from  seed.  Placed  in  2  inch  pots  by  April,  cairried 
outside  over  summer  and  put  back  on  the  benches  in  September  will 
be  in  full  bloom  for  Christmas.  The  bell-shaped  flowers  are  in  shades 
of  pink,  red  and  yellow.  Some  varieties  háve  striped  foliage  and 
grow  quite  compact.  Abutilion  is  a  first  class  house  plant,  flne  for 
beds,  hanging  baskets  and  as  a  border  for  cannas.  Hardly  ever 
out  of  bloom.  The  seed  we  offer  are  best  varieties  in  mixture.  T. 
pkt.  20c;  1-16  oz.  45c;  1-8  oz.  SOc;  oz.  $0.00. 


ACACIA— MIMOSA 

Easily  grown  greenhouse  plant.  Sow  the  seed  in  January,  soak 
in  hot  water  for  24  hours.  Pot  off,  use  sandy  soil  and  always  give 
plenty  of  water.  Plunge  the  pots  in  soil,  keep  the  plants  cool  from 
40  to  50  degrees.  Never  try  to  force  it  and  you  will  háve  flne 
blooming  plants  in  March  and  April.  They  make  flne  Easter  plants. 
There  is  scarcely  a  thing  in  flowers  more  beautiful  than  the  two 
Acacias  offered  below. 

ACACIA  DEALBATA — Large  fern-like  silvery  leaves,  flowers  clear 
yellow  sweetly  scented.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c. 

ACACIA  LOPHANTA — (A.  L.  Speciosa  Nana  Compaeta).  Flowers 
pále  yellow.  T  pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $2.00. 


ACANTHUS— BEAR’S  BREECH 

Hairdy  perennial  of  robust  growth,  suitable  for  backgrounds  or 
i  as  a  single  specimen  in  lawn.  Requires  much  sunshine  and  good 
|  drainage.  Beautiful  plants  well  worth  growing.  Height  3  to  4  feet. 

ACANTHUS  LATIFOLIUS — Leaves  very  ornamental  and  very  broad. 
T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  lb.  $2.60. 

ACANTHUS  MOLLIS — Very  large  leaves.  flowers  white  to  rose,  suit¬ 
able  as  a  house  plant  or  outdoors.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  lb.  $2.60. 


Acroclinium 


AGROSTEMMA— MULLEIN  PINK 

A  neat  hardy  perennial  plant  forming  bushes  about  2%  feet 
high  with  silvery  white  foliage  and  conspicious  flowers.  Of  easiest 
culture. 

WHITE,  RED,  MIXED— Any  variety.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.00. 


ACHILLEA  THE  PEARL 

Easily  raised  from  seed.  Always  in  bloom  and  useful  no  matter 
'for  what  occasion  flowers  are  needed,  doing  well  in  any  kind  of  soil 
l  both  in  shade  as  well  as  in  a  sunny  exposure.  Will  never  fall  to 
furnish  a  wealth  of  bloom  and  will  last  íorever  if  divided  and  ře¬ 
šet  every  year  latě  in  summer.  Hardy  perennial.  Height  2  feet. 
If  sown  eaTly  will  bloom  the  first  season.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  40c; 
1  oz.  $3.00. 

ACONITUM — MONKSHOOD 

i,  NAPELLUS — Long  spikes  of  curiously  shaped  blue  flowers.  Plant 
in  shrubbery  or  shady  plaees  of  the  garden.  Hardy  perennial. 
Height  3  to  4  feet.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  1  oz.  $1.40. 


AGROSTIS  NEBULOSA— CLOUD  GRASS 

Ornamental  grass  useful  for  mixing  with  cut  flowers;  also  for 
dried  bouquets.  Annal.  Height  18  inches.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1  oz.  50c. 


WE  ARE  GROWERS 

We  operáte  two  farms  and  grow  many  va¬ 
rieties  of  vegetable  and  flower  seeds.  You  are 
buying  from  the  growers  when  you  buy  from 

us. 


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AGERATUM— FLOSS  FLOWER 

Ageratum  is  au  old  and  popular  flower,  easily  grown  from  seed, 
blooining  all  summer  iu  any  soil  and  situation.  Fine  as  a  pot  plant, 
for  winter  blooming,  oř  for  bedding  in  the  garden.  Plant  6  inches 
apart.  To  get  blooming  plants  for  spring  trade,  sow  in  February*  . 
EITTEE  BLCE  STAR — The  plants  grow  only  5  inches  high  and  are 
literally  covered  with  brlght  blue  flowers  during  summer  and 
autumn.  This  is  the  best  ageratum  for  edging  purposes.  T. 
pkt.  10c;  oz.  $1.80;  1-8  oz.  25c. 

IMPERIÁL  WHITE — Large  pure  white  flowers,  early  and  constant 
bloomer.  This  is  the  prettiest  white  Ageratum.  Ileight  0  in. 
Oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.20;  T.  pkt.  10c. 

BEUE  PERFECTION — This  is  the  darkest  colored  of  all  large-flow- 
ering  Ageratums  with  deep  amethvst  blue  flowers,  plants  verv 
even  in  growth  ;  about  8  inches  high.  Oz.  50c;  lb*  $3.20;  T  pkt 
10c. 

PKINCESS — Oompact  growing,  clear,  sky-blue  flowers  with  white 
centers,  producing  beautiful  contrast.  Helghl  8  inches.  T  pkt. 
10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.60. 

IMPERIÁL  BEUE— T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.40c ;  lb.  $3.00.  Height  9  in. 
T.AEE  AGERATUM  MIXED — Fine  large  flowered  white  and  blue, 
unexcelled  for  flower  work  and  as  cut  flower.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz. 
40c;  lb.  $3.00. 


ALONSOA  GRANDIFLORA 

A.  Warscewicii  Compacta.  An  annual  eaisily  raised,  fine  foi 
peddiiig;  also  a  first  class  pot  plant.  Flowers  large  and  rosy  red 
Height  12  inches.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.50. 


AMMOBIUM  ALATUM  GRANDIFLORUM 

An  annual  everlastfng  with  very  lajrge  white  flowers.  Height  2% 
feet.  Of  easiest  culture.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.20. 


AMPELOPSIS— BOSTON  IVY— CLIMBER 

VETCHII — A  hardy  perennial  climber  with  green  leaves,  which  turu 
to  scariet  in  the  fall.  Clings  firmly  to  the  smoothest  surface  of 
rock  oř  wood.  Height  30  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c:  oz.  40c-;  lb.  $3.20. 


FLORISTS — Sow  some  Dwarf  Tom  Thumb  Snapdragon 
in  February.  By  the  middle  of  May  they  will  develop  into 
heavy  4-inch  pot  plants  with  6  or  more  flower  spikes,  if  you 
will  grow  them  in  50  deg.  house  and  shift  and  pinch  a  few 
times.  The  plants  will  seli  themselves  and  they  can  be  pro- 
duced  practically  without  cost.  Try  it. 


We  ourselves  learn  in  the  seed  fields,  from  cor- 
respondence  with  our  customers  and  from  gardeners 
and  florists  that  we  personally  meet  in  all  parts  of 
the  country  and  what  we  learn  we  print  in  this 
catalog. 


ALYSSUM — MAD  WORT 

, Čharming,  dwarf-growing  annual.  For  a  border  where  beauty 
and  exceptional  daintiness  is  desired,  there  is  nothing  which  will  give 
anywhere  near  the  satisfaction. 


CULTURE — Sow  the  seed  as  soon  as  the  gTOund  is  in  workable 
condition.  Cover  the  seed  %  inch  and  háve  the  plants  stand  a  foot 
apart.  They  will  do  well  in  almost  any  soil.  For  winter  blooming 
sow  the  seed  under  glass  early  in  September.  When  out  of  bloom 
cut  back  and  the  plants  will  produce  another  erop  of  flowers. 

AEYSSUM  SWEET — The  well  known  sort  with  sweet  scented  white 
flowers.  T.  pkt.  10c ;  oz.  20c ;  lb.  $2.00. 

AEYSSUM  SAXATIEE  COMPACTUM— (Basket  of  Gold.)  Flowers 
brilliant  golden  yellow  cornpletely  hiding  the  foliage.  Height  9 
inches.  Enjoys  sun,  and  not  too  much  moisture.  Hardy  peren¬ 
nial.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c;  lb.  $7.00 

AEYSSUM  EITTLE  GEM — Very  dwarf,  only  3  to  4  inches  in  height. 

A  single  plant  will  cover  a  space  a  foot  in  diameter.  Densely 
studded  from  spring  until  fall  with  beautiful  spikes  of  deliciously 
fragrant  flowers.  This  is  the  finest  Alyssum  in  cultivation  and 
we  know  of  no  other  flower  which  is  so  well  adapťed  for  borders 
and  ribbons  as  Alyssum  Little  Gem.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb. 
$4.00. 

AEYSSUM  CARPET  OF  SNOW — T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

AEYSSUM  EIEAC  QUEEN— Dwarf  and  compact,  flowers  of  pretty 
deep  lavender  color.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $5.00. 

AEYSSUM  MINIMUM— Dwarfest  and  daintiest  of  its  class.  The 
neat  round  plants  are  a  sheet  of  white  bloom  raising  oniy  two 
inches  above  the  ground  and  make  the  most  beautiful  edgings 
imaginable.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c;  lb.  $10.00. 

AEYSSUM  SWEET — The  well  known  sort  with  sweet  scented  white 
flowers.  Ť.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  15e;  lb.  $1.60. 

Plants  of  Lilac  Queen  in  bloom  placed  side  by  sáde  with  white 
Alyssum  will  outsell  the  white  variety  3  to  1.  The  pleasant  blue  i 
eolor  does  the  selling. 


AMARANTHUS 

Hardy  annual,  with  briliant  foliage;  some  háve  large  racemes 
of  eurious  flowers.  Splendid  for  window  boxes  and  for  edging  I, 
Canna  beds.  Prefer  sunny  exposure  and  soil  not  too  rich.  Require  1  . 
a  fair  amount  of  room  for  best  development. 

AMARANTHUS  TRICOEOR  8PEENDENS— Joseplťs  Coat.  Many  í 
colors.  Thrives  in  poor  soil.  Height  2  feet.  T.  pkt,  5c :  oz.  40c ;  ji 
lb.  $4.00. 


CAUDATUS — (Love  Lies  Bleeding).  Blood  red  dropping.  Height  L 
3  ft.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  lb.  $1.00. 

CRUENTHUS  (Princess  Feather) — Large  deep  red  feathery  flowers.  i 
T.  pkt.  5c ;  oz.  10c ;  lb.  $1.20. 


SUNRISE — Strikingly  beautiful.  Red,  yellow  and  dark  green  foliage, 
each  branch  terminating  wltli  a  brilliant  large  scariet,  carmine  ; 
head.  Fine  fóre  groups  or  singly.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $6.00.  I 


MIXED — All  varieties.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  lb.  $1.00. 


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ANEMONE — WINDFLOWER 

ST.  BRIG  ID-  -A  most  beautiful  flower,  flne  for  cutting.  The  flow- 
ers  are  3  to  5  inches  across,  single,  semi-double,  and  produce 
in  great  abundance.  The  colors  are  of  all  shades,  and  mark- 
ings,  scarlet,  pink,  maroon,  purple,  lilac,  striped,  mottled,  etc. 
It  is  one  of  the  most  gorgeous  flowers.  unsurpnssed  for  cut¬ 
ting.  Height  15  inches.  Hardy  perennial.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  1-8 
oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.00;  lb.  $30.00. 


ANCHUSA— ALKANET 

ITALIOA — “Dropmore” — Hardy  perennial,  bearing  all  suinmer  flow- 
ers  of  the  ricbest  gentian  blue.  Height  4  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c: 
oz.  80c;  lb.  $8.60. 


ANTHEMIS— HARDY  MARGUERITE 

KELWAYI — Hardy  Marguerite.  A  most  satisfactory  hardy  peren- 
nial,  bearing  all  snmmer  daisy-like  golden  yellow  blossom*. 
Height  2  feet.  T.  Pkt.  10c:  oz.  30c;  lb.  $4.00. 

CLIMBING  ANTIRHINUM— See  Maurandia. 


ANTIRRHINUM — SNAPDRAGON 

Perennials,  flowering  the  first  year  from  seed. 

All  the  varieties  listed  by  us  produce  immense  spikes  of  very 
large  flowers.  The  tall  varieties  are  best  for  greenhouses,  the  half 
dwarf  are  best  for  garden  culture,  as  they  do  not  need  supports, 
and  the  dwarf  varieties  make  flne  borders  and  edgings.  The  soft 
coloring  and  daintiness  and  genuine  beauty  of  the  blooms  make 
the  Snapdragons  more  popular  every  year.  They  do  well  almost  in 
any  soil.  The  seed  may  be  sown  outdoors  early  in  May  and  will 
produce  blooming  plants  from  July  to  frost.  Por  early  flowering 
sow  in  the  house  or  frames  in  February  or  Marcli.  Cover  the  seed 
very  lightly.  Set  the  plants  9  inches  apart. 

GREENHOUSE  CTJXTURE — To  get  a  crop  for  Christmas  sow 
from  June  25  to  July  31,  depending  upon  the  time  you  wish  to 
bench  the  plants.  Use  well  prepared  LOOSE  soil,  cover  this  with 
a  thin  layer  of  flne  clean  sand,  then  sow  the  seed  and  be  sure  to 
cover  the  same  very  lightly.  Covering  the  seed  too  deep  and  over- 
watering  before  or  after  germination,  will  mean  a  poor  stand. 
When  your  plants  are  large  enough,  put  them  into  2%  inch  pots, 
use  sifted  sod  soil,  that  contains  no  fresh  manure.  Pilich  the 
plants  once  and  allow  6  to  8  breaks  to  grow  on  each.  Early  in 
September  the  plants  will  be  neaxly  pot  bound  and  it  is  time  to 
plače  them  into  benches  10  inches  apart.  Remove  all  suckers  and 
prune  the  shoots  at  the  base  of  the  plants  if  they  should  crowd 
one  another.  Stake  the  plants  early.  Temperature  58-60  degrees 
at  night.  To  prevent  růst  never  allow  water  to  touch  the  fol- 
iage  even  when  the  plants  are  first  potted. 

Tou  will  never  háve  any  trouble  with  růst  or  disease  if  you 
will  water  'carefully,  not  crowd  the  plants  and  ventilate,  but  if 
mst  should  appear  write  for  bulletin  No.  221  to  Agricultural  Ex¬ 
periment  Station,  Urbana,  111. 


Tall  Giant  Snapdragon — Height  24  to  36  in. 


APPLEBLOSSOM— Pink  and 
white. 

SILVER  PINK— Trne. 

EVENING  SKY— Rose,  yellow 
mouth  and  white  throat 
ROSE — Brilliant  rose  Pink. 


WHITE— Pure  white. 
GARNET— Rose  pink. 
PINK — Delicate  pink. 
SCARLET— Bright. 
YELLOW— Rich  yellow. 
MIXED— All  colors. 


ANY  OF  THE  ABOVE— 1  oz.  80c ;  lb.  $8.00;  T.  pkt.  10c. 


Haif  Dwarf  Snapdragon — Height  18th  in. 


NELROSE — Salmon  pink. 
FIREFLAME— Scarlet,  1  hroat 
white. 

QUEEN  OF  THE  NORTH — 
White. 

CRIMSON  QUEEN— Crimson. 
D.4PHNE — Soft  blush  pink. 
DEFIANCE — Orange  red. 

FAWN — Pink  and  yellow.  Ex¬ 
tra. 


FIREBRAND— Rich  deep  red. 
GOLDEN  QUEEN— Rich  yellow. 
RUBY — Ruby  red. 

DARK  SCARLET. 

FIREFLY — Scarlet  and  white. 
CARMINE  QUEEN— Rosy  ear- 
mine,  flowers  fringed. 

MONT  BLANC — Pure  white. 
ROSE  QUEEN— Rich  rose. 
MIXED— All  colors. 


(any  OF  THE  ABOVE— 1  oz.  80c;  lb.  $8.00;  T.  pkt.  10c. 


SNAPDRAGON  SPECIÁL  M1XTURE 

Includes  all  the  Giant  half  dwarf  Snapdragon  varieties  named 
above,  as  well  as  many  new  sorts.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $6.00. 


ARALIA  SIEBOLD1 

Popular  decorative  house  plant  with  dark  green  foliage  of 
metallic  lustre.  Fresh  seed  arrives  in  April.  Orders  for  seed  can- 
not  be  filled  before  that  time.  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c. 


Arabis  Alpina  Grfl.  Superba — Sweet  Rocket 

Hardy  perennial  of  easy  culture  withstanding  heat  and  scorch- 
'ing  sun  even  in  quite  poor  soil.  Resembles  Alyssum  in  hábit  and 
is  covered  with  a  sheet  of  glistening  white  flowers  as  soon  as  the 
snow  disappears.  Height  6  inches.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $6.60. 


Dwarf  Snapdragon  Tom  Thumb 


DWARF  TOM  THUMB  SNAPDRAGON 

WHITE — PINK — SCARLET— MIXED 
All  large  flowered  varieties.  Height  8  to  15  inches.  T.  Pkt 
10c;  oz.  $1.00;  lb.  $8.50. 


ANTIRHINUM  GOLIATH 

A  new  raee  of  Snapdragons  bearing  extra  heavy,  long  massivu 
spikes  of  splendidly  formed  bloom,  dosely  placed  on  the  stalks 
with  individual  flowers  from  2  to  3  inches  across.  We  offer  these 
in  a  mixture  in  w'hich  the  predominating  colors  are  shades  of  pink, 
yellow,  pure  white  and  a  sprinkling  of  dark  colors.  Height  35 
inches.  T.  pkt.  25c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $3.20. 


Arctotl*  Grandů 


ARCTOTIS  GRAND1S— AFRIČAN  DAISY 

A  remarkably  handsome  annual  forming  much  branched  bushes 
about  3  feet  high  with  flowers  borne  on  long  stems  well  above  the 
foliage.  The  flowers  are  large  and  showy,  being  pure  white  on  the 
upper  surface,  the  reverse  of  the  petals  pále  lilac-blue.  Very  easily 
raised.  Blooms  from  early  summer  till  killed  by  frost.  An  ex- 
quisite  cut  flower  lasting  in  water  over  a  week.  Sow  in  frames 
in  March  or  the  open  ground  in  May.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $6.00. 


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DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO 


Columbine  Long  Spurred 


ASCLEPIA  TUBEROSA 

Butterfly  Weed.  Hardy  plant-,  2  to  3  ft.  high  with  very  showy 
flowers  of  brilliant  scarlet,  blooming  in  July  and  August.  T.  Pkt., 
15c;  1-16  oz.,  25c;  1-8  oz.,  45c. 


ASPERULA  OD  ORAT  A — WALDMEISTER 

A  hardy  perennial,  easily  raised  from  seed.  Requires  a  shaded 
position  and  moist  soil.  Height  6  inches;  háve  plants  6  inches 
apart.  The  dried  leaves  retain  their  fragrance  even  ověř  a  period 
of  years.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  80c;  lb.  $6.40. 

ASPERULA  AZUREA  SETOSA — A  free  flowering  annual  about  15 
inches  tall,  suitable  for  bedding.  rockeries,  and  shaded  places. 
In  bloom  from  May  to  August.  Flowers  blue  and  svveet  scented. 
T.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $1.80. 


ARMERIA  FORMOSA— SEA  PINK 

Beautiful  hardy  perennial  plant,  exeellent  for  cutting,  produc- 
ing  brilliantly  colored  large  rosy  red  flowers  that  will  last  a  long 
time  in  water.  Height  1  foot.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  $1.00;  lb.  $12.00. 


Armeria  Cephalotes 

Hardy  perennial  of  easy  culture  and  steady  growth,  doing  well 
in  almost  any  kind  of  soil,  producing  from  dense,  grass-like  fol- 
iage  masses  of  bloom  carried  on  wiry  stiff  stems  from  early  spring 
till  fall.  The  flowers  are  round  clover-like  in  shape,  deep  rose  in 
color  and  retain  their  brilliance  long  time  after  cut.  T.  Pkt.  10c; 
1  oz.  $1.00;  lb.  $12.00. 


ASTILBE  DAVIDU 

A  very  beautiful  hardy  perennial  bearing  graceful  spikes  of 
rosy  violét  or  mauve  flowers.  Fine  for  cutting.  Awarded  first 
class  certiflcate  in  England  by  Royal  Horticultural  Society.  New 
Height  6  ft.  Easily  raised  from  seed.  T.  Pkt.  30c;  1-32  oz.  40c. 


AQUILEGIA— COLUMBINE 

First  rate  cut  flower.  in  bloom  from  Apríl  to  July.  among  the 
first  of  the  cut  flower  perennials  to  bloom  Will  do  well  in  partly 
shaded  position  as  well  as  in  full  sunlight  and  once  established  re¬ 
quires  no  care.  Perfeetly  hardy.  Two  year  old  plants  carried  over 
in  a  cold  frame  over  winter  and  planted  out  in  a  cool  house  latě 
in  February  will  give  a  crop  of  splendid  spikes  three  weeks  before 
the  outdoor  crop.  Plant  a  foot  apart. 

MRS.  SCOTT  ELLIOTT’S  HYBRIDS-  Extra  large.  long  spurred 
flowers,  in  all  imaginable  colors.  There  are  shades  of  pink.  red, 
yellow,  blue,  purple,  light  and  dark  brown.  etc.,  never  before 
seen  in  columbines.  Of  vigorous  growth.  Height  30  in.  T. 
pkt.  15c;  y8  oz.  45c;  oz.  $3.00;  lb.  $38.00. 

ROCKY  MOUNTAIN  COLUMBINE— Sepals  deep  blue,  petals  white. 

Height  2  feet.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  oz.  $1.40;  lb.  $18.00. 
ROSE  QCEEN — The  plants  produce  on  long  slender  stalks  in  great 
profusion  flowers  of  light  to  dark  rose  with  white  center  and 
yellow  anters.  Height  2%  feet,  1-16  oz.  35c;  1-8  oz.  65c,  T. 
Pkt.  15c. 

LONG  SPURRED  HYBRIDS — Very  vigorous  growers  with  luxur- 
iant  foliage  and  frequently  over  3  feet  in  height.  The  colors 
of  the  flowers  are  most  gorgeous;  pure  white,  yellow,  deep 
blue,  lavender,  mauve,  chocolate.  pále  lilac,  scarlet  pink  sal- 
mon,  cerise,  etc.  T.  pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.00;  lb.  $24.00. 
SKINNERI— Scarlet.  T.  Pkt.  15c;  1-16  oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.40. 
CHRYSANTHA-Xellow.  strong  tall  grower.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  1-16  oz 
20c;  oz.  $1.60;  lb.  $18.00. 

SELVER  QUEEN — Flowers  pure  white.  long  spurred  Height  3 
feet.  T.  pkt.  15c;  %  oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.00;  lb.  $26.00. 

COPPER  QUEEN — Large  flowered,  long  spurred  variety  with  broad 
petals  of  dark  copper  rod  and  straw  colored  corólla  T  Pkt 
40c. 

LEMON  QUEEN— Robust  growing  varietv,  blooms  large.  long 
I? 40red  °f  pIeasinS  pale  yellow.  T.  Pkt.  20e;  1-8  oz.  40c;  oz. 

AQUILEGIA  DOUBLE  MIXED — Many  colors  mixed.  Height  2  to  3 
feet.  T.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $5.00. 


ARGEMONE— MEXIČAN  POPPY 

About  3  feet  high  with  very  ornamental  pále  green,  spiny  fql- 
iage,  and  produces  an  abundanee  of  poppy-like  flowers  of  satiny 
textuře  over  3  inches  across  of  various  shades  from  creamy  white 
to  rich  yellow.  Blooms  from  early  sumruer  till  latě  fall,  and  makes 
very  pretty  and  ornamental  plant  in  or  out  of  bloom  Annual 
fialf  hardy.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $4.20. 


AP IST  OLOCHI A — DUTCHM  AN’S  PÍPĚ 

One  of  the  best  perennial  hardy  climbing  plants.  When  trained 
against  a  house  or  over  a  trellis  it  is  matchless.  Foliage  is  abund- 
ant  and  rich  deep  green.  It  is  never  bothered  by  insects.  Flowers 
are  smáli,  but  very  pretty,  yellow  and  brown  mottled  and  curi- 
ously  shaped.  Grows  to  a  height  of  30  feet.  Plants  should  be 
spaced  a  foot  apart.  1  oz.  $1.00;  T.  Pkt.  10c. 

ARUNDO  DONAX.  Giant  Reed — Absolutely  hardv,  rapidly  grow¬ 
ing  bamboo-like  grass  attaining  a  height  from  5  to  15  ft. 
Although  it  succeeds  almost  in  any  soil  does  best  near  water. 
Grown  for  its  showy  foliage  and  silky  plumes.  T.  Pkt.  10c; 
oz.  60c. 


ASPARAGUS 

Both  Asparagus  Sprengheri  and  Plumosus  will  stand  quite  cool 
growing  temperature  but  best  results  are  obtained  if  grown  in  a 
night  temperature  of  50  degrees. 

Sow  in  light  sandy  soil  in  well  drained  shallow  flats  at  any 
time.  December  to  April  is  especjally  good  period.  You  can  grow 
it  in  solid  beds,  benches,  boxes,  bulb  pans  and  even  in  hanging 
baskets.  To  do  well  Asparagus  needs  a  bed  of  soil  8-10  inches 
deep.  Most  florists  cut  their  own  asparagus  fronds  when  the  mar- 
ket  is  high  and  buy  when  the  price  is  down. 


PLUMOSUS  NANUS — Generally  called  Asparagus  Fern,  but  the 
transposed  name  is  really  the  correct  one — Fern  Asparagus. 
Soak  the  seed  in  warm  water  to  hasten  germination.  Northern 
greenhouse  grown. 

1,000  seeds,  $3.50;  in  lots  of  from  1  to  5  thousand  $3.25;  per 
thousand;  500  seeds  $2.00;  100  seeds  45c;  10  seeds  10c. 
SPRENGHERI— 10,000  seeds,  $7.50;  5,000  seeds,  $4.00,  1  thousand 
seeds  85c;  100  seeds,  25c;  25  seeds,  10c. 


ARABIS 

Arabis  will  thrive  and  make  a  brave  show  early  in  the  spring 
quite  ahead  of  other  flowers,  in  poorest  soil  and  dry  and  hot  posi¬ 
tion,  where  almost  anything  else  will  kill  out.  A  good  flower  t( 
plant  in  places  where  other  plants  will  not  grow. 


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ASTERS 


A  grand  cut  flower  and  a  highly  paying  crop  for  that  purpose. 
The  most  popular  colors  are  the  soft  pink  and  lavender  shades.  They 
are  extraordinarily  showy  when  planted  in  masses  and  no  flower 
will  show  off  to  better  advantage  than  the  aster  in  front  of  shrub- 
bery  or  to  fill  vacancies  in  the  hard.v  border.  They  will  stand  more 
cold  than  cabbage  and  can  be  sown  or  set  out  quite  early.  If  sown 
as  latě  as  June  the  first,  will  give  a  good  fall  bloom,  even  in  the 
North. 

LAVEJNDER  GEM  is  the  earliest  cut  flower  variety,  ROYAL  the 
best  for  early  market,  DAYBREAK  are  ideál  for  pots,  design  work, 
bedding  and  borders.  All  these  are  extra  good  and  early.  MIKÁDU 
are  medium  early  a  good  type  of  branching  asters  but  they  are  not 
worth  much  for  shipping.  CREGO,  OSTŘÍCH  FEATHER,  PEER- 
LESS  PINK,  HEART  OR  FRANCE,  AUTUMN  GLORY,  AMERICAN 
BEAUTY,  KING  are  all  latě  varieties.  Of  all  asters  KING  is  the 
best  shipper  and  popular  in  cut  flower  markets.  SENSATION  is  a 
high  class  cut  flower  variety  and  earlier  than  KING.  Largest  and 
most  beautiful  of  all  asters  is  CALIFORNIA  GIANTS  variety.  The 
easiest  aster  to  disbud  is  AMERICAN  BEAUTY.  In  clean  soil  and 
on  a  piece  of  land  with  perfect  drainage  asters  are  seldom  attacked 
by  any  kind  of  disease. 

CULTURE — Sow  outside  the  latter  part  of  April,  cover  the  seed 
not  more  than  *4  of  an  inch,  transplant  into  rows  2  feet  apart  and 
a  foot  apart  in  the  row.  If  for  bedding.  space  them  foot  apart  each 
way. 

If  you  want  to  seli  the  blooms,  plant  in  rich  soil,  cultivate  every 
two  weeks  until  the  buds  appear,  when  you  must  stop  all  cultiva- 
tion  and  keep  the  patch  clean  by  pulling  the  weeds  by  hand.  When 
they  start  to  bloom  mulch  with  tobacco  stems  to  kill  the  root  lice 
and  keep  the  weeds  in  check.  In  blooming  time  keep  a  sharp 
watch  for  black  beetle.  Go  through  the  field  three  times  a  day.  If 
the  beetles  do  show  up,  put  about  a  pint  of  water  and  a  halfpint 
of  gasoline  in  an  old  can  and  hold  it  under  the  bugs.  They  drop 
into  it.  These  pests  last  only  for  a  few  days  so  the  task  is  not  as 
arduous  as  one  might  imagine.  For  early  blooming  the  seed  is 
sown  in  March  in  pots,  boxes,  hot  beds  or  greenhouse,  but  nothing 
is  gained  by  sowing  earlier.  Plants  from  seed  sown  in  January  or 
February  will  not  bloom  a  bit  earlier  than  from  seeds  sown  in  March. 

In  order  to  get  choice  extra  large  blooms  you  must  not  allow 
more  than  about  10  blooms  to  each  plant.  It  will  pay  you  to  disbud, 
as  choice  flowers  always  seli  for  a  good  price. 

In  the  South  Asters  suffer  from  blight  much  more  than  in  the 
North.  The  florists  there  grow  asters  under  glass  only,  use  the 
cleanest  dirt  they  háve  and  water  them  latě  enough  in  the  after- 
noon  to  prevent  burning  but  in  time,  so  that  the  foliage  may  get  dry 
before  night. 

SUNSHINE — A  single  aster  with  a  cushion  center  and  twisted,  some- 

times  quilled  petals.  A  strong  tall  grower.  Many  colors  mixed. 

T.  pkt.  25c;  1  oz.  $2.00. 


GIANT  BRANCHING  OR  CREGO  ASTER 

Also  known  as :  American  Giant  Branching,  Semple’s  Branching, 
Vick’s  Branching. 

A  magniflcent  American  strain  especially  adapted  to  our  climatic 
conditions.  The  plants  form  strong,  branching  bushes  about  2  feet 
high  bearing  on  long  stems  their  handsome  chrysanthemum-like 
flowers  averaging  4  inches  or  more  across.  They  come  to  bloom  from 
2  to  3  weeks  after  the  average  type  thus  lengthening  the  aster  sea- 
son  until  after  frost.  Extremely  free  flowering  and  a  grand  cut 
flower. 

AZURE  BLUE,  CRIMSON,  FL12SH  PINK,  LAVENDER,  PURPLE, 
ROSE  PINK,  SHELL  PINK,  WHITE,  YELLOW,  MIXED— Any 
of  the  above:  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c;  lb.  $10.00;  T.  pkt.  10c; 


QUEEN  OF  THE  MARKET  ASTER 

The  best  early  aster,  usually  in  full  bloom,  weeks  before  most 
other  sorts  begin  to  blossom.  Plants  are  about  15  inches  high,  of 
graceful  spreading  hábit ;  flowers  of  good  size  borne  on  long  stems, 
making  them  valuable  for  cutting. 

KOSE  PINK,  FLESH,  LIGHT  BLUE,  WHITE,  SCARLET,  DARK 
BLUE,  MIXED— Any  of  the  above:  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $8.00. 


THE  ROYAL  ASTER 

In  size  like  Crego  Aster,  earlier,  remaining  in  bloom  for  a 
longer  period,  the  petals  are  broad,  distinctly  shell-shaped,  giving 
an  effect  of  shading  that  enhances  the  beauty  of  the  color  produc- 
ing  a  striking  effect.  Splendid  for  bouquets.  Height  about  2  feet. 

BLUE,  WHITE,  SHELL  PINK,  ROSE  PINK,  LAVENDER,  PUR¬ 
PLE,  MIXED.— T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00. 


ASTERMUM  ASTER 

This  is  a  new  race  of  asters.  It  resembles  the  Comet  variety  but 
the  blooms  are  larger  and  more  perfect,  approaching  in  form  the 
chrysanthemum  more  than  any  other  variety.  The  plants  are  of 
strong  upright  growtli  with  12  to  15  strong  stems  20  inches  long, 
each  carrying  a  flower  of  perfect  form. 

DARK  LAVENDER,  KOSE  PINK,  SiNOW  WHITE,  MIXED.— Any 
of  the  above:  T.  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00;  lb.  $12.00. 


KING  ASTER 

These  háve  very  narrow  petals  like  needles,  are  very  double  and 
bloom  from  August  to  October.  Invaluable  for  cutting.  Height  20 
inches. 

BLACKISH  BLUE,  CRIMSON,  LAVENDER,  SHELL  PINK,  BKIL- 
LIANT  ROSE,  WHITE,  MIXED.— Any  of  the  above:  1-8  oz.  15c; 
oz.  80c;  lb.  $10.00;  T.  pkt.  10c. 


Crego  Aster 


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DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO 


Aster  Giant  Ostrich  Feather 


GIANT  OSTŘÍCH  FEATHER  ASTER 

This  is  the  finest  type  of  the  Giant  Comet  oř  Ostřích 
Feather  type  of  Asters.  The  plants  are  strong  growers,  at- 
tain  a  height  of  about  30  inches  and  bloom  in  August.  The 
flowers  are  borne  on  long  stems  and  as  a  cut  flower  cannot 
1)6  excelled. 

BRIDE— White  and  Pink — BRILLIANT  CARMINE, 
WHITE,  SOFT,  PINK,  ROSE,  CRIMSON,  DARE  BLUE, 
VIOLEŤ  BLUE,  LIGHT  BLUE,  LAVENDER,  MIXED.  Any 
of  the  above:  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00;  lb.  $11.00;  T.  pkt.  10c. 

THE  MIKÁDO  ASTER 

Petals  are  narrow,  very  long  and  gracefully  reflexed. 
The  outer  petals  show  to  their  full  extent,  while  gradually 
toward  the  center  they  bend  and  curi  on  each  other  in  such 
magnificent  disorder  as  to  make  the  fluffiest  aster  we  háve 
ever  seen.  Height  about  2  feet. 

DARK  VIOLEŤ,  WHITE  ROCHESTER,  LAVENDER 
PINK  ROCHESTER,  ROSE  PINK,  MIXED.  Any  of  the 
above:  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c;  T.  pkt.  10c;  lb.  $9.50. 

DAYBREAK  ASTER 

Karly  flowering  variety,  plants  2  feet  high,  ereet  and  of  very 
robust  hábit,  withstanding  unfavorable  weather  better  than  most 
other  asters;  flowers  very  large,  very  double,  with  petals  curving 
outward  instead  of  folding  in,  making  it  one  of  the  best  for  decora- 
tive  pnrposes. 

LIGHT  BLCE,  WHITE,  ROSE  PINK,  SHELL  PINK.  FIERY  SCAR- 
EET,  VIOEET,  MIXED.— Any  color:  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c; 
oz.  $1.60 ;  lb.  $18.00. 

CALIFORNIA  GIANTS  ASTERS 

A  new  strain  of  non-lateral  branching  type  with  mam- 
moth  sized  flowers  ranging  from  5  to  6  inches  across,  bóra  on 
long,  stiff  stems  2  feet  in  length.  The  seed  we  offer  was 
raised  for  us  by  a  specialist  in  California  and  there  is  no 
better  seed  to  be  had  anywhere. 

PEACH  BLOSSOM,  LIGHT  BLUE,  DEEP  ROSE,  DARK 
PURPLE,  MIXED. — Any  of  the  above:  T.  pkt.  20c;  1-16  oz. 
35c;  1-8  oz.  60c;  oz.  $4.00. 

SPECIÁL  MIXTURE  OF  TALL  ASTERS 

Composed  of  the  finest  large  flowered  tall  growing  var- 
ieties,  covering  the  widest  range  of  colovs.  Every  care  is 
taken,  not  the  slightest  detail  overlooked  to  make  this  mix- 
ture  the  most  valuable  and  besides  varieties  listed  in  this 
catalogue,  it  contains  new  creations  in  asters  especially  pur- 
chased  for  this  mixture.  Lb.  $12.00;  oz.  $1.00;  T.  Pkt.  10c. 

HARDY  ASTER 

MIXED — In  bloom  during  summer  and  fall,  good  for  cutting, 
showing  up  well  in  almost  any  arrangement  especially 
in  sprays  and  wreaths  with  other  flowers.  Our  mixture 
contains  best  varieties  early  and  latě  as  well  as  dwarf 
and  tall.  T.  pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.00. 


Aster  Heart  of  France 


HEART  OF  FRANCE — Tall  growing  variety  of  the  branch¬ 
ing  type.  Flower  stems  long,  blooms  medium  large, 
fully  double  to  the  center,  of  deep,  ruby  red  color.  T. 
Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.20;  lb.  $15.00. 

AMERICAN  BEAUTY  ASTER 

These  resemble  the  well  known  Crego  Asters  but  the 
flowers  are  larger,  extra  double  and  are  borne  on  stout  very 
long  stem.  Height  2  to  3  feet. 

An  ideál  cut  flower  variety  with  extra  large  full  heads, 
borne  on  long,  stout  stems,  with  no  laterals,  thus  obviating 
the  necessity  for  disbudding. 

CARMINE  RO  SE— PURPLE— LAVENDER— WHITE— SEP- 

TEMBER  PINK — MIXED.  Any  of  the  above:  T.  pkt.  10c; 
1-8  oz.  25c;  oz.  $1.60;  lb.  $20.00. 

OTHER  ASTERS 

AUTUMN  GLORV — The  flowers  are  very  double,  very  large, 
borne  on  long  stiff  stems  of  pure  shell  pink  color.  Its 
most  distinctive  characteristic  is  that  it  blooms  later 
and  comes  at  a  time  when  other  asters  are  nearly  gone 
and  before  Chrysanthemums  are  ready.  A  valuable  va¬ 
riety  for  every  florist.  T  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  1  oz. 
$1.60. 

BALL’S  WHITE  — Blooms  very  large  and  very  double,  born 
on  long  stout  stems.  Of  branching  hábit,  medium  early 
in  season.  T.  pkt.  15c;  %  oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.50;  lb.  $14.00. 
LAVENDER  GEM — Most  charming.  The  flowers  are  of  a 
true  lavender  shade  and  the  petals  are  gracefully  curled 
and  twisted,  and  the  blooms  are  borne  on  long  stems. 
T.  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  oz.  $1.60;  lb.  $20.00. 

PEERLESS  MNK — The  flowers  are  enormous,  globular  in 
shape,  many  five  inches  across,  of  a  most  delightful  and 
pleasing  rich  shell  pink.  First  flowers  appear  about 
the  middle  of  August,  but  the  plant  is  at  its  zenith  about 
four  weeks  later.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.20. 
CRIMSON  GIANT — Plants  of  upright  growth,  about  30  inches  tall, 
flowers  large,  double,  bright  crimson  and  very  sliowy.  The 
color  of  Crimson  Giant  is  one  of  the  most  fascinating,  especially 
so  when  viewed  from  a  distance.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c; 
oz.  $1.20. 

SENSATION — Dark,  rich,  ox-blood  red,  of  free  branching 
hábit,  about  18  inches  high,  the  double  flowers  averaging 
about  3  inches  in  diameter.  T.  pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  25c;  oz. 
$1.60. 

CROWN  ASTERS 

Very  beautiful  variety  of  Aster  of  the  Comet  type  with 
flowers  3  to  5  inches  across.  The  center  of  the  flower  is  a 
crown  of  pure  white  surrounded  by  pink,  blue  or  scarlet. 
T.  Pkt.  10c;  1  oz.  $1.00. 

SINGLE  ASTER — The  blooms  of  these  are  very  graceful,  the 
petals  long  with  but  very  smáli  yellow  centers.  Our 
mixture  contains  every  color.  Height  2%  feet.  T.  Pkt 
10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00;  lb.  $10.00. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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BALLOON 

VINE 

(Love-in-a-Puff) 
A  rapid  growing 
annual  climber, 
attaining  a 
height  of  10  to  15 
feet.  A  favorite 
with  children  for 
the  white  fiowers 
are  followed  by 
inflated  seed  ves- 
sels  which  are 
balloon  sbaped; 
the  vine  is  liter- 
ally  covered  with 
them.  Plant  six 
inches  apart.  1 
oz.  10c;  lb.  90c; 
T.  pkt.  5c. 


DOUBLE  BALSAMS— LADY  SLIPPER 

Our  balsams  produce  masses  of  beautiful  brilliant  col- 
ored  double  fiowers  and  for  quality  they  cannot  be  excelled. 
To  grow  fine  specimens  they  should  not  be  closer  than  18 
inches  apart.  Tender  annual.  Height  18  to  20  inches. 
WHITE— YELLOW— DARK  BLUE— CRIMSON  SPOTTED— 
LILAC— PINK— SCARLET— MIXED.  Any  color.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.80. 

GOLIATH  MIXED  — Robust  growing  varietý  with  large  double 
fiowers.  Height  4  feet.  Fine  for  groups  or  flowering 
hedges.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.00. 

ROSE  FLOWERED  BALSAM — Flowers  double  in  all  colors. 
T  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.20. 

!  TAEL  BALSAMS  MIXED — Flowers  mostly  double  in  every 
color.  Oz.  15c;  lb.  $1.60;  T.  pkt.  5c. 

BALSAM  APPLE  AND  PEAR 

Annual  climbers  with  yellow  blossoms  and  beautiful 
foliage.  The  fruits  when  ripe  burst  suddenly  open,  scatter- 
ing  its  seed  and  showing  a  brilliant  carmine  interior.  Fine 
for  trellises.  Haif  hardy  annual.  Height  10  feet. 

BALSAM  APPLE— T.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  lb.  $3.00. 

BALSAM  PEAR— T.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  25c;  lb.  $2.80. 

BALSAM  APPLE  AND  PEAR  MIXED— T.  Pkt.  10;  oz.  25c; 
lb.  $3.20. 


BABTISIA  AUSTRALIS— FALŠE  INDIGO 

(Falše  Indigo).  Easily  grown  from  seed  and  never  win- 
ter-kills.  While  it  produces  blue  pea-shaped  fiowers  on 
spikes  six  inches  long,  it  is  really  a  foliage  plant  more  than 
anything  else;  the  foliage  is  clover-like,  neat,  clean  and 
rich  dark  green.  Věry  fine  for  permanent  border.  Plant 
nine  inches  apart.  Grows  2  feet  tall.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  %  oz. 
i  30c;  oz.  $1.80. 

BARTONIA  AUREA 

An  annual  well  worth  planting.  It  is  showy,  easily 
grown  and  succeeds  in  any  soil  or  situation,  but  must  be 
sheltereď  from  strong  winds.  The  fiowers  are  of  a  bright 
metalic  yellow,  about  three  inches  across,  and  very  frag- 
rant.  As  it  does  not  transplant  readily,  it  is  best  sown  in 
rows  afterwards  thinning  to  six  inches  apart.  Height  2 
feet.  T.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  30c. 

SOW  MORE  SNAPDRAGONS 

You  can  use  the  bloom  at  any  time  of  the  year.  If  you 
will  grow  them  from  seed  instead  of  from  cuttings,  you  will 
hardly  háve  them  diseased.  Whenever  there  is  an  empty 
space  in  the  greenhouse,  fill  up  with  snapdragons. 


BEGONIA 

Culture  for  Varieties  Offered  by  Cs:  Sow  indoors  in  January 
and  February  in  shallow  boxes,  usiug  leaf  mould  and  some  coarse 
sand  in  the  soil.  Sinooth  the  surface  of  the  soil,  sprinkle  the  seed 
thlnly  on  top  and  press  the  seed  in  with  a  piece  of  smooth  board. 
Neyer  cover  the  seed  with  soil.  Cover  the  box  with  a  piece  of  glass 
raised  a  bit  so  the  air  can  enter;  keep  the  soil  moist  by  spraying  in 
a  fine  mist.  Transplant  when  the  plants  are  large  enough  to  handle. 

For  winter  blooming  or  early  spring  blooming  sow  from  August 
to  September.  Begonias  are  tender  perennials  and  must  never  be 
planted  outside  until  the  weather  is  thoroughly  settled.  They  require 
a  shady,  moist  situation  and  lots  of  water  during  the  growing  period. 
Never  water  while  the  sun  is  shining  as  this  causes  the  leaves  to 
růst.  All  Begonias  are  slow  growers  and  for  the  first  two  months 
they  seem  to  make  no  progress  wliatever,  but  they  are  Corning  just 
the  same,  and  if  the  seed,  is  sown  in  January  you  will  háve  liushy 
plants  in  4’s  by  the  middle  of  May. 

GUSTAV  KNAAKE— Blooms  almost  two  inches  across,  fiery 
red,  produced  on  balí  shaped  compact,  pále  green  bushy 
plants,  10  inches  tall,  unexcelled  for  bedding  or  pots. 
Of  easy  culture.  Sown  from  April  to  early  Fall,  blooms 
throughout  the  whole  summer.  T.  pkt.  40c;  1-64  oz. 
$1.25;  1-32  oz.  $2.25. 

BEGONIA  VERNON— A  fine  bedding  sort  with  rich  red  flow- 
ers  and  glossy  bronze-red  foliage.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-32  oz., 
30c;  1-16  oz.  50c;  1-8  oz.  85c;  %  oz.  $1.50. 

SEMPERFLORENS  ALBA— Grows  in  symmetrical  compact 
form  and  the  plants  are  literally  covered  with  pure 
white  fiowers  which  droop  gracefully  in  large  panicles. 
Leaves  glossy  green.  Vigorous  grower  and  constant 
bloomer.  1-32  oz.  30c;  T.  Pkt.  20c. 

SEMPERFLORENS  ERFORDIA— Everblooming  variety,  flow- 
ers  bright  rosy  pink.  T.  Pkt.  25c;  1-64  oz.  85c;  1-32 
oz.  $1.50. 

PRIMA  DONNA — Flowers  very  large  of  clear  pink  color, 
deepening  to  red  towards  the  center.  T.  pkt.  40c;  1-64 
oz.  $2.00;  1-32  oz.  $3.50. 

GRACILIS  LUMINOSA — Exceptionally  sturdy  and  unques- 
tionably  one  of  the  choicest  bedding  sorts  in  existence. 
Flowers  large,  perfect  and  plentiful  and  never  out  of 
bloom.  Color  the  brightest  scarlet.  T.  Pkt.  25c;  1-64 
oz.  85c;  1-32  oz.  $1.50. 

TUBEROUS  ROOTED  HYBRIDS — Of  great  value  for  sum¬ 
mer  decorating  or  window  gardening,  producing  fiowers 
of  gigantic  size  often  6  inches  across.  The  colors  range 
from  white  and  vivid  scarlet  through  shades  of  bright 
bronze  yellow,  light  and  dark  crimson,  orange,  ruby-red, 
rose  and  pink.  Our  seed  has  been  saved  from  selected 
fiowers,  is  carefully  hybridized  and  will  produce  tubers 
in  six  months.  Single  mixed.  T.  Pkt.  25c;  1-64  oz.  $1.25; 
1-32  oz.  $2.25. 

GEGONIA — GLORY  OF  ERFURT— A  new  begonia  of  the  sem- 
perfiorens  type,  the  finest  kind  for  pots  and  bedding  with 
large,  intense  glowing  crimson  red  fiowers  almost  three 
inches  in  length  and  inch  and  a  half  across.  A  profuse 
bloomer  and  a  variety  that  is  destined  to  become  highly 
popular.  T.  pkt.  50c;  1-64  oz.  $1.75. 

BEGONIA  SPECIÁL  MIXTURE — Contains  Semperflorens  and 
Gracilis  varieties  in  equal  proportions.  T.  Pkt.  25c; 
1-64  oz.  $1.75;  1-32  oz.  $3.25. 

BELLIS— DOUBLE  DAISY 

Lovely  edging  perennials  with  cheerful  button-shaped  fiowers  ln 
early  spring.  They  thrive  in  moist  and  somewhat  shady  situations. 
They  must  be  transplanted  every  year  and  in  our  climate  protected 
over  winter  with  a  layer  of  about  4  inches  of  straw.  They  grow 
readily  from  seed  and  should  be  sown  indoors  in  February  or  March 
or  in  August  in  a  cold  frame  and  protected  over  winter.  Treated 
thus  they  will  bloom  abundantly  early  in  the  spring.  Plant  4  inches 
apart. 

SNOWBA1L — Large,  double  white  fiowers.  T.  pkt.  10c:  1-8  oz.  30c; 
1  oz.  $1.50. 

LONGrELLOW- Pink.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $1.50. 

FINE  DOUBLE  MIXEI) — T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  oz.  $1.50. 
MONSTROSA  WHITE — Produces  floweTs  almost  as  big  as  a  good 
sized  aster,  borne  on  long  stiff  stems.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  40c; 
oz.  $2.50. 

MONSTROSA  PINK— T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  45c;  oz.  $3.00. 

MONSTROSA  MIXED— Pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  40c;  oz.  $2.80. 

COEUMN  DAISV — Grows  upright,  is  very  compact,  fiowers  large  and 
double,  snow  white,  and  ideál  as  a  pot  plant  as  well  as  for  bed¬ 
ding.  A  splendid  new  flower.  T.  pkt.  15c:  ys  oz.  40c;  oz.  $3  00. 


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Bellis  Monstrosa 


Blue  Láce  Flower 


BIRD  OF  PARADISE  FLOWER 

Věry  beautiful,  easily  raised.  The  flowers  resemble  a 
gaudy  colored  humming  bird.  Makes  a  fine  house  plant. 
Not  hardy  in  the  North.  Height  5  feet.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  60. 

BOCCONIA  CORDATA— PLUME  POPPY 

Věry  showy  and  quite  unlike  the  regular  poppy  in  that 
the  flowers  are  smáli,  creamy  white  and  are  borne  on  long 
stems  quite  above  the  massive  foliage.  Height  6  feet. 

Plant  in  the  shrubbery  at  the  back  of  a  wide  border  to 
fill  out  corner  or  in  the  angle  of  two  walls.  Mulch  with 
manure  over  winter  and,  for  finest  results,  cut  off  the 
suckers.  You  are  sure  of  success  with  this  hardy  peren- 
nial  in  planting  from  seed;  and  you’ll  be  delightedí  with 
results.  Oz.  70c;  %  oz.  15c;  T.  Pkt.  10c. 

BRACHYCOME— SWAN  RIVER  DAISY 

IBERIDIFOLLA  BLUE — A  profuse  flowering  annual  with 
blue  flowers  an  inch  across,  resembling  those  of  ciner- 
aria,  suitable  for  pot  culture.  Height  9  inches.  1-8  oz. 
15c;  1  oz.  90c;  T.  Pkt.  10c;  lb.  $8.00. 

BRACHYCOME  MIXEI) — The  colors  are  blue,  white  violet 
and  pink.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  Ya  oz.  15t;  oz.  80c;  lb.  $7.00. 

BRÍZA  MAXIMA— quacking  GRASS 

An  annual  ornamental  grass,  most  valuable  for  bou- 
quets,  either  fresh  or  dried.  The  heart  shaped  seeds  are  on 
slender  stems  and  constantly  in  motion.  This  grass  is  of 
at  least  the  same  value  as  Gypsophyla  for  bouquet  work. 
Height  15  inches.  T.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $2.25. 

BROWALLIA— AMETHYST 

SPECIOSA  MAJOR — This  can  be  grown  in  the  poorest  soil 
and  makes  a  grand  bedding  plant,  blooming  profusely 
all  through  our  hot  dry  summers,  until  frost.  The 
flowers  are  of  the  most  brilliant  ultramaríne  color. 
Fine  for  baskets  or  vases  but  especially  valuable  as  a 
pot  plant  for  winter,  and  early  spring  flowering.  Should 
be  sown  early  in  the  spring  and  set  out  about  the  mid- 
dle  of  May.  If  sown  in  August  or  September  will  make 
a  fine  pot  plant,  in  bloom  in  the  spring.  Tender  annual. 
Height  12  inches.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  1,000  seeds  60c. 
BROWALIA  ELATA  MIXED — An  annual  actually  covered 
with  elegantly  formed  blossoms  of  white,  blue  or  purp- 
lish  crimson,  splendid  for  cutting,  bedding  or  as  a  house 
plant.  Will  do  well  even  in  poor  soil,  withstands  heat 
and  drought  and  as  soon  as  better  known  will  be  im- 
mensely  popular.  Sow  the  seed  early  in  the  spring  and 
plant  outdoors  when  danger  of  frost  is  past.  For  win¬ 
ter  blooming  sow  in  August  and  cut  back  several  times 
to  make  the  plants  branch  out.  Space  foot  apart.  Height 
18  inches.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00. 


BLUE  LÁCE  FLOWER 

An  annual,  producing  from  July  till  frost  delicate  laced 
flowers  of  dainty  pále  blue  color,  excellent  for  cutting.  Easy 
to  raise.  Grow  in  sandy  soil  and  never  overwater  and  you 
will  raise  a  crop  of  flowers  that  everybody  will  admire. 

Sow  direct  to  where  the  plants  are  to  stand  as  they  will 
not  bear  transplanting.  Thin  out  to  stand  6  inches  apart. 
Height  2-3  feet.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  Ya  oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.20;  lb.  $10.00. 

BOLTONIA  LATISQUAMA— Hardy  native  plant  covered  with 
pink  daisy-like  flowers  during  summer  and  fall.  Height 
3-4  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  Ya  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.00. 

CALENDULA— POT  MARIGOLD 

An  annual,  2-3  feet  tall,  producing  very  large,  double, 
brilliantly  colored  flowers  on  long,  stiff  stems  if  grown  in 
moist  and  COOL  atmosphere  with  plenty  of  room  to  develop. 
The  first  blooms  are  apt  to  be  short-stemmed  and  must  be 
pinched  out  to  insure  long-stemmed  blooms  to  come.  Never 
allow  the  plants  to  form  seeds,  grow  them  in  a  night  temper- 
ature  of  45  to  60  degrees,  plant  in  rows  a  foot  apart  and  six 
inches  apart  in  the  rows  or  pot  the  plants  and  plače  them 
foot  apart  on  the  benches.  To  get  bloom  for  Thanksgiving, 
sow  early  in  August,  sow  in  September  to  succeed  chrysan- 
themums  and  towards  the  end  of  February  to  get  bloom  in 
May.  Calendula  is  a  cool  weather  plant,  during  summer 
when  it  is  hot  and  dry,  even  the  best  strains  produce  under- 
sized  and  mostly  single  flowers. 

LEMON  KING — Large  double  lemon  yellow  flowers. 
METEOR — Large  double  yellow,  each  petal  striped  with 
orange. 

FINEST  MEXED — All  the  above  sorts. 

Any  of  the  above,  except  where  noted:  T.  Pkt.  5c;  oz. 
20c;  lb.  $1.60. 

CALENDULA— CRIMSON  KING 

CAMPFIRE  OR  SENSATION — A  new  and  very  superior  forc- 
ing  strain  of  calendula  bearing  extremely  double,  un- 
usually  large  flowers  on  extra  long,  strong  stems,  of 
deep  orange  with  a  sheen  of  crimson,  especially  prom¬ 
inent  under  artificial  light.  Comes  100  per  cent  double 
and  created  a  sensation  wherever  shown.  T.  pkt.  40c; 
14  oz.  80c;  oz.  $3.00. 


Gardening  and  flower  growing  is  a  business  where  there 
is  no  end  to  learning.  To  be  successful  both  the  gardener 
and  florist  must  possess  a  vast  amount  of  technical  knowl- 
edge,  more  so  than  in  any  other  occupation  we  know  of. 


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Calendula  Orange  King 


CALENDULA  ORANGE  KÍNG 

Of  all  Calendulas  this  is  the  best.  Flowers  very  large, 
double  of  rich  orange  color. 

CHOICEST  QUALITY  for  greenhouse  forcing.  T.  Pkt.  15c; 
oz.  80c;  %  lb.  $3.00. 

STANDARD  QUALITY  for  garden  culture.  T.  Pkt.  5c;  oz. 
20c;  1  lb.  $1.60. 

BALJ7S  ORANGE  CALENDULA — A  selection  from  Orange 
King,  very  large  and  double.  T.  pkt.  25c;  !4  oz.  65c; 
oz.  $2.60. 

CACALIA — FLORA’S  PAÍNT  BRUSH 

Easily  grown  annual  with  flowers  resembling  a  minia¬ 
tuře  brush  in  many  colors.  Height  12  incbes. 

COCCINEA  MIXED — T.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $4.00. 

CALCEOALARIA 

If  you  want  to  advertise  yourself  in  a  clever  way,  draw 
more  trade  and  make  more  money,  grow  Calceoalaria.  The 
unique  pocket-like  flowers,  entirely  different  in  form  from 
all  other  flowers,  all  in  shades  of  yellow,  pink  and  red,  mar- 
velously  tigred  and  spotted,  are  sure  to  attract  attention  and 
create  admiration.  The  great  beauty  of  this  flower  will  start 
people  talking  that  will  do  you  good.  Culture  same  as  for 
Cineraria.  Early  in  the  spring  you  will  háve  fine  specimens 
in  6  inch  pots,  ready  to  win  money  and  new  customers.  To 
minimize  the  danger  from  aphis  stand  the  plants  on  tobacco 
stems  and  renew  these  as  the  strength  is  losL 
DWABF  TIGRED  AND  ŠELF  COLORED  MIXED — T  Pkt. 
25c;  1-64  oz.  $1.75;  1-32  oz.  $3.30. 

CALLIRHOE  INVOLUCRATA 

Hardy  perennial  with  riehly  colored  pink  like  blooms  in 
red,  pink,  yellow,  buff,  well  worth  growing.  Height  1  foot 
T.  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.00. 


IT  IS  NOT  THE  SEED, 

it  is  the  benefit  derived  that  counts. 

OUR  SEEDS 

will  benefit  you.  They  are  of  the  highest  class — in 
many  cases  the  products  of  our  own  seed  farms. 


CALLIOPSIS 

Free  flowering  half  hardy  annuals  of  the  easiest  culture, 
doing  well  in  sunny  position,  excellent  for  cutting  and 
massing. 

Sow  where  they  are  to  stand,  thin  out  to  nine  inches 
apart.  By  keeping  the  old  flowers  cut  off  the  plants  will 
bloom  until  frost. 

GOLDEN  RAY  — Of  dwarf ,  compact,  even  growth ;  flowers 
clear  yellow  with  smáli  garnet  eye. 

GOLDEN  WAYE  — Flowers  yellow  with  a  circle  of  chestnut 
brown,  around  the  eye.  Height  2  feet. 

RADIATA  TIGER  SPOTTED — The  flowers  are  attractively 
marbled  and  spotted  with  red  maroon  on  rich  yellow 
ground.  Height  8  inches. 

CRDISON  KING  — Color  rich  velvety  crimson  garnet.  Height 
9  inches. 

ANY  OF  THE  ABOYE — T  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  lb.  $2.00. 

CORONATA  MAXIMA — This  is  the  largest  flowered  variety. 
Golden  yellow,  spotted  with  brown.  T.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c; 
lb.  $3.00. 


CALLIOPSIS  DWARF  MIXED — T.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c.;  lb.  $1.80. 
CALLIOPSIS  TALL  3IIXED — T.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  lb.  $1.80. 


CaUiopsis  Dwarf  Mixed 


CAMPANULA— BELL  FLOWER 

Of  easiest  culture,  growing  in  either  sunny  or  partly 
shaded  positions.  Can  be  treated  as  annuals  or  biennials. 
By  sowing  the  seed  early,  either  indoors  or  under  glass  and 
transplanting  as  soon  as  the  weather  becomes  settled,  they 
will  bloom  the  first  year. 

Or  seed  may  be  sown  outdoors  in  April  or  May,  trahs- 
planted  to  rich  soil  in  August  or  September,  and  given  light 
protection  over  winter.  These  plants  will  bloom  the  fol- 
lowing  year. 

Campanula  pyramidalis  is  the  showiest  of  the  perennial 
varieties  and  a  clump  in  bloom  is  beautiful  and  striking. 

Try  Campanula  Calycanthema  if  you  are  growing  flow¬ 
ers  to  seli,  for  you’ll  find  any  number  of  purchasers  at  your 
own  price.  The  grand  deep  blue  flowering  is  the  best  var¬ 
iety. 

Plant  Pyramidalis  a  foot  apart;  the  others  in  our  list 
6  inches  apart. 

CAMPANULA  CARPATICA  (Harebell). — A  hardy  vigorous 
variety  about  18  inches  tall,  beautiful  for  groups  and 
edgings  as  well  as  for  the  rockery.  BLUE — WHITE — 
MIXED.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.20,  lb.  $16.00. 


Gladioli  at  lowest  prices;  clean,  healthy  bulbs  of  our 
own  growing.  See  page  10S. 


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CAMPANULA — Continued 
Campanula  Calycanthema — Cup  and  Saucer 

The  bells  of  this  variety  háve  a  large  calyx  of  same 
color  as  the  flower,  resembling  a  cup  and  saucer.  Extreme- 
ly  showy.  An  excellent  cut  flower.  Culture  same  as  for 
pansies.  Fall  sown  seed  will  make  flowering  piants  next 
spring. 

ULIJE,  PINK,  WHITE  MIXED — Any  color:  T.  Pkt.,  10c; 
1-8  oz.  25c;  oz.  $1.60. 

Campanula  Medium — Canterbury  Bells 

Popular  old  fashioned  variety  with  attractive  large  bells. 
CAJIPANULA  MEDIUM  BLUE — T.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  1b.  $4.00. 
MEDIUM  MIXED— T.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  1b.  $4.00. 

CAMPANULA  PERSICIFOLÍ  A  BIG  BELL 

Campanula  Persicifolia  Big  Bell  has  flowers  nearly 
double  the  size  of  the  old  variety,  the  bells  are  wide  open 
and  the  whole  plant  is  of  a  fine  round  form,  very  beautiful 
and  excellent  as  a  pot  plant  as  well  as  for  cutting. 

BIG  BELL  WHITE— BIG  BELL  BLUE— BIG  BELL  MIXED 
—Any  color.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-16  oz.  60c;  1-8  oz.  $1.10; 
oz.  $8.00. 

CAMPANULA  PYRAMID ALIS 

(Chimney  Bell  Flower.)  Hardy  perennial.  Of  all  campa- 
nulas  this  is  the  showiest  and  flnest  variety.  The  flower 
spikes  are  crowded  with  numerous  large  blue  salver- 
shaped  flowers  forming  a  perfect  pyramid  4  to  6  feet 
high.  Very  conspicuous  and  beautiful.  T.  Pkt.  15c;  1-8 
oz.  25c;  oz.  $1.60. 

CAMPANULA  PRIMULAEFOLL4 — Imposing,  tall  growing, 
free  flowering,  hardy  perennial  variety  with  large  beau¬ 
tiful  lilac  blue  flowers.  A  first  class  cut  flower.  T. 
Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00. 

CAMPANULA  SPECIÁL  MIXTURE — This  contains  all  of  the 
best  perennial  varieties  as  listed  with  a  good  propor- 
tion  of  new  and  rare  sorts.  T.  Pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  25c; 
oz.  $1.60. 

CANARY  BIRD  VINE 

A  beautiful  rapid  annual  climber,  a  variety  of  nastu- 
tium  with  clean,  handsome  foliage  and  charming  little  can- 
ary-colored  blossoms  bearing  a  fancied  resemblance  to  a 
bird  with  its  wings  half  expanded.  Culture  the  same  as  for 
nasturtium.  T.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  1b.  $3.00. 


Campanula  Carpatica. 


We  seli  Yz  ounces  at  ounce  rate,  %  pounds  at  pound  rate. 


Candytuft  Umbellata 

CANDYTUFT — IBERIS 

Sliowy  piants  of  easy  cultivation,  furnishing  a  wealth  of  bloom 
Fine  for  bouquets  for  ribboning  or  dwarf  beds.  Florists  should  sow 
in  August  and  September  and  give  the  piants  slight  protection  over 
winter.  Fall  sown  piants  will  bloom  from  May  to  July  and  bear 
flowers  of  extra  fine  quality.  Sown  early  in  spring  will  bloom  from 
July  to  September.  For  Mothers’  and  Memoriál  Days  sow  in  the 
later  part  of  December  and  grow  up  in  two  in  pots.  Or  you  can  sow 
in  an  exhausted  lettuce  or  chrysanthemum  bed,  space  the  piants  8 
inches  apart  and  you  will  get  an  enormous  amount  of  higli  class 
bloom,  even  without  pinching  in  a  house  with  carnation  temperature. 

To  increase  the  size  of  flowers  for  cut  flowers  some  of  the  branch- 
es  should  be  removed.  For  eontinuous  blooming  sow  every  two 
weeks.  They  are  easily  forced  into  bloom  during  winter.  The  best 
variety  for  cut  flowers  is  Empress.  Of  the  perennial  varieties  Gibral- 
tarica  is  the  flnest,  blooming  from  March  to  June,  but  never  attains 
more  than  2  feet  in  height.  If  left  undisburbed  vůli  form  fine  bush 
with  dense  foliage.  Hardy  but  needs  some  protection  over  winter. 
Plant  six  inches  apart. 

EMPRESS  DIPROYED — This  is  the  flnest  of  all  the  white 
varieties,  producing  spikes  6  inches  long  and  3  inches 
across.  Unsurpassed  for  outdoor  bedding  and  exten- 
sively  ušed  for  forcing.  Height  18  inches.  T.  Pkt.  10c; 
1  oz.  40c;  1  lb.  $4.00. 

GIANT  HYACINTE  FLOWERED  — Pure  white,  reseleeted 
florisťs  strain,  extra.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c;  lb.  $5.00. 

QUEEN  OF  ITALY  — The  flowers  are  rosy  white,  extra  large, 
the  piants  dwarf  and  compact,  exceedingly  free  flower¬ 
ing,  the  foliage  dark  green.  Height  8  in.  Highly  valu- 
able  for  pots,  borders  and  cutting.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c; 
lb.  $5.00. 

GIBRALTARICA  HYBRIDA — White  flowers,  shading  to  lilac. 
A  fine  perennial  variety.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  80c. 

SEMPERYIRENS — Completely  covered  with  heads  of  pure 
white  flowers  in  spring;  much  ušed  for  cemeteries,  rock- 
eries,  etc.  Perennial.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.00. 

CANDYTUFT  UMBELLATA 

Profusely  flowering  easily  raised  annual  with  dainty  flowers.  fine 
for  bouquets  as  well  . as  bedding.  Sow  outdoors  early  'in  spring  and 
you  will  get  blooming  piants  from  July  to  September.  Or  plant  the 
seed  early  in  the  fall  in  rows  foot  apart,  thin  out  to  4  inches  apart  in 
the  row,  give  protection  over  winter  and  your  piants  will  bloom  in 
May  and  June.  -  If  sown  early  in  the  greenhouse,  will  bloom  for 
Decoration  Day. 

CRIMSON,  WHITE,  SOFT  PINK,  EAVENDER,  MIXED.  Any  of 
the  above :  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $2.40. 

CMBELX.ATA  ROSE  CARDINAL — New.  Most  excellent  sort  for 
cutting  with  glistening  rich  deep  pink  flowers.  T.  Pkt.  10c; 
oz.  60c;  1  lb.  $3.60. 


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Margareth  Carnation 

CARNATION 

Haif  hardy  perennial.  Height  20  inches.  Sow  the  seed 
early  in  spring  in  a  shallow  box  fllled  with  good  garden  soil 
mixed  about  half  with  coarse  sand.  Cover  the  seed  lightly. 
When  the  plants  háve  a  few  leaves  set  them  out. 

SPECIÁL  CARNATION  MIXTURE — This  mixture  includes 
all  the  finest  strains  of  sweet  scented  carnations.  Such 
as  Giant  Margareth,  Chabauds,  Giant  Fancy,  Malmaison, 
Giant  of  Nice,  Rivieria  Markét,  Dwarf  Vienna,  etc.  Out 
of  these  seeds  anyone  can  raise  flowers  as  large  as  the 
best  florisťs  Carnation.  The  plants  may  be  lifted  in  Sep- 
tember,  potted  and  will  bloom  all  winter  in  the  house. 
T.  pkt.  15c;  1-16  oz.  35c;  1-8  oz.  55c;  1  oz.  $4.00. 
MARGARETH  — The  Marguerite  Carnation  is  ready  to  bloom 
in  about  five  months  after  sowing.  No  matter  at  what 
time  of  the  year  the  seed  is  sown  this  carnation  comes 
into  bloom  in  five  months  and  it  can  be  had  in  bloom 
at  any  time  of  the  year  early  in  spring,  in  the  winter, 
etc.  The  flowers  are  very  large,  from  2  to  3  inches  in 
diameter. 

WHITE.  PINK,  CRIMSON,  YELLOW,  VIOLEŤ,  STRIPED, 
MIXED — Any  color.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.20. 
GIANT  OF  NICE  — Flowers  3  inches  across,  mostly  double. 

T.  Pkt.  20c;  1-32  oz.  $1.25;  1-16  oz.  $2.40. 

GRENADIN  RED — Fine  for  pots.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c; 
oz.  $1.00. 

DIVARF  VIENNA — Hardy  and  strongly  scented.  Bloom  next 
year  from  seed.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  $1.00. 
i  AMERICAN  CARNATIONS — Best  in  the  world,  blooming 
practically  all  year  round.  100  seeds  80c;  10  seeds  15c. 
CANARINA  CAMPANULA — A  magnificient  plant  for  hang- 
ing  baskets  with  many  large  bell-shaped  flowers  of 
orange  purple  color,  veined  red  and  bordered  deep  scar- 
let.  Does  well  in  partial  shade,  also  makes  a  good  cut 
flower.  Hardy  perennial  climber.  Height  8  feet.  T. 
Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  40c. 


Chinese  Woolflower 

CHINESE  WOOLFLOWER 

CELOSIA  CHILDSII — A  beautiful  variety,  2-3  feet.  liigh,  fairly 
compact  and  bushy,  producing  large  attractive  heads  of 
feathery  flowers,  fine  for  fresh  or  dried  bouquets.  The 
colors  are:  CRIMSON— PINK— YELLOW— MIXED.  Any 
color:  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.00. 


CANNA— INDIÁN  SHOT 


CANNA  GIANT  FIOWEUED  MIXED — (Indián  Shot).  Easily  rnised 
from  seed.  Soak  the  seeds  in  warm  water  until  tliey  show  signs 
of  swelling,  then  sow  in  saridy  loam  and  keep  in  warm  plače: 
when  up  to  the  seeond  leaf  they  may  be  set  out,  The  seedlings 
bloom  the  first  summer  and  since  the  seed  is  saved  by  ourselves 
from  the  finest  large  fiowered  vai-ieties,  such  as  Panama,  Enrelta, 
etc.,  you  may  be  able  to  raise  seedlings  of  rare  benutv.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  oz.  Kle;  lb.  $4.00. 


CARDINAL  CLIMBER 

A  variety  of  Cypress  Vine.  Leaves  finely  cut  like  those  of  Jap- 
anese  Maples,  flowers  brilliant  searlet,  the  whole  vine  being  prac¬ 
tically  covered  with  them.  Bloom  from  early  summer  until  frost, 
Very  desirable.  Hardy  annual.  Height  20  ft.  Soak  seed  in  warm 
water  before  sowing.  Sow  seed  in  the  permanent  location ;  thin  to 
a  foot  apart.  Plant  when  the  weather  is  settled  and  warm.  T.  pkt. 
10c ;  oz.  80c. 

CAHTHA3IUS  TINCTORIUS 

A  thistle-like  annual  plant,  about  3  feet  high.  The 
heads  carried  on  long  stiff  stalks  are  very  ornamental  and 
excellent  for  dry  bouquets.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $2.50. 


CATANANCHE  MIXED 

A  splendid  hardy  perennial  strawflower,  excellent  for  cutting, 
bearing  on  the  long  slender  stems,  flowering  heads  two  inches  across, 
with  wide,  fiat-toothed,  blue  or  blue  and  white  rays  of  elegant  ap- 
pearance.  Blooms  in  June,  July  and  August,  and  grows  2  feet  tall, 
Our  mixture  contains  the  coerula  and  coerula  alba  varieties,  one  blue, 
the  other  blue  and  white.  T.  pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  15c;  oz.  45c. 


CERASTIUM  TOMENTOSUM 


SNOW  IN  SUMMER 

Hardy  perennial  of  dwarf,  compact  growth,  with  wooly  white 
leaves,  bearing  great  numbers  of  white  flowers,  much  ušed  for  edging 
and  as  a  rock  plant.  Height  6  in.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-16  oz.  20c;  1-8  oz. 
30c;  oz.  $1.60. 

CELOSIA— COCKSCOMB 

The  crested  varieties  are  very  showy  and  striking  and 
for  bold  effects  there  is  hardly  a  flower  that  will  answer 
the  purpose  better.  The  dwarf  varieties  are  fine  as  pot 
plants.  The  plumed  varieties  are  less  showy  and  are  of  too 
straggling  growth  to  be  of  much  value  as  garden  plants  but 
are  useful  as  dried  plants.  The  new  Chinese  Woolflower  or 
Celosia  Childsii  is  a  nice  neat  plant  and  when  dried  fur- 
nishes  valuable  materiál  for  winter  bouquets.  Sow  in  May 
outdoors  in  rich  ground  and  water  freely  for  best  results. 
Plant  8  inches  apart. 


Before  “SERVICE”  became  the  national  slogan,  most 
business  men  thought  that  “to  make  money,”  was  their  sole 
purpose. 

Our  idea  always  was  and  is,  that  any  business  man  not 
realizing  that  besides  making  money  on  the  Capital  invested 
his  business  is  to  render  valuable  Service  to  the  public — has 
no  business  to  be  in  business. 

It  was  this  idea  that  made  out  business  as  big  as  it  is 
today — superior  Service  has  doně  it  and  with  us  “serviee” 
always  was  a  reality. 


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CELOSIA  COCKSCOMB  VARIETIES 

CELOSIA  TŘES  THIERS — Combs  large  velvety,  crimson.  Věry 
dwarf.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  1  oz.  $1.00. 

GLASGOW  PRIZE — Věry  fine  dwarf  form  with  deep  velvety 
crimson  combs.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00. 
CRESTED  COCKSCOMB  DWARF  MIXED— Contains  highly 
improved  dwarf  growing  varieties  in  all  colors,  sucb  as 
red,  pink,  yellow,  white,  violeť,  etc.,  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz. 
15c;  oz.  $1.00. 

CRESTED  COCKSCOMB  TALL  MIXED— Oz.  30c;  lb.  $3  20; 
T.  pkt.  10c. 

CELOSIA  FEATHERED  VARIETIES 

PLUMOSA  MAGNIFIGA  —  Feathered  Cockscomb.  Mixed. 

Height  30  inches.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $5.00. 
CELOSIA  PRIDE  OF  GOULD — Does  not  come  true  from  seed. 
You  may  expect  almost  anything  in  the  way  of  flowers. 
Some  flowers  will  be  shaped  like  an  Ostrich  Plume,  others 
will  come  near  Cbinese  Wool  flower,  still  others  will 
bear  a  multitude  of  slender  tail-like  flowers  and  all  these 
in  all  kinds  of  very  bright  colors  and  every  one  beautiful. 
T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  50c. 

CELOSIA  CHILDSII — Same  as  Chinese  Woolflower  which  see. 
PLUMED  COCKSCOMB  MIXED— Oz.  30c;  lb.  $3.20;  T.  pkt. 
10c. 

CELOSIA  CHRYSANTHEFLORA 

Produces  blooms  on  round,  thin  but  stout  stems  2  feet 
long  or  longer,  of  immense  proportions  more  or  less  round, 
resembling  the  largest  Japanese  chrysanthemums.  As  all 
celosias  it  varies  in  shape  of  its  blooms,  also  there  is  a  per- 
centage  of  flowers  born  on  stems  more  or  less  flattened.  The 
plants  are  4  or  5  feet  tall,  with  numerous  branches  at  the 
base  of  the  plants,  each  branch  terminating  in  an  attractive 
bloom  fine  for  fresh  or  dried  boquets.  It  originated  in  Kansas 
City  where  the  florists  were  selling  selected  and  perfect 
blooms  for  as  high  as  $1.50  each. 

CELOSIA  CHRYSANTHEFLORA  CRIMSON— Seed  saved  only 
from  perfect  blooms.  Although  we  are  growing  this  seed 
for  some  time  and  are  roguing  it  rigidly,  it  contains  a 
smáli  percentage  of  off  colors.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-16  oz.  30c. 
CELOSIA  CHRYSANTHEFLORA  MIXED— The  colors  are 
crimson,  yellow,  orange,  violet,  white  and  many  inter- 
mediate  shades.  This  is  still  less  fixed  than  the  above, 
the  plants  growing  from  2  to  5  feet  tall  with  some  blooms 
perfectly  round  and  others  nearly  fiat,  all  beautiful,  never 
failing  to  bring  forth  admiration.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-16  oz.  25c. 

CEPHALARIA  ALPINA 

Robust  and  rather  coarse,  hardy  perennial  plant,  suitable 
for  rear  of  borders  when  bold  effects  are  desired.  Flowers 
light  yellow  shaped  like  those  of  scabiosa.  Blooms  in  June 
and  July.  Height  5  ft.  T.  pkt.  5c;  1-8  oz.  10c;  1  oz.  45c. 

CHRISTMAS  PEPPER 

Sow  under  glass  early  in  the  spring  set  out  when  danger 
of  frost  is  over  15  inches  apart  each  way.  Before  frost  and 
not  until  the  plants  are  full  of  berries,  lift  the  plants  and  put 
in  4  inch  pots  and  grow  them  on  in  the  greenhouse.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  oz.  60c. 

CHEIRANTHUS  ALLIONI 

Hardy  Siberian  Wallflower,  Georgeous  bright  yellow 
flowers  from  early  till  frost  if  the  seed  pods  are  removed. 
Height  1  ft.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c. 

CENTAUREA  AMERIČANA 

An  annual,  bearing  on  long  stout  stems,  flowers  6  inches 
in  diameter  of  lilac  rose  color  with  petals  or  rays  so  slender 
and  so  airily  arranged  that  they  resemble  a  feather.  Of  great 
beauty  and  splendid  for  cutting.  Height  2  ft. 

Differs  from  other  centaureas  in  being  a  hot  weather 
plant,  that  is  at  its  best  during  July  and  August.  Not  suitable 
for  forcing  like  other  Centaureas.  When  cut  while  only  partly 
open,  lasts  for  days  in  prime  condition. 

LILAC — WHITE — MIXED — Any  color.  T.  pkt.  15c;  %  oz. 
25c;  oz.  $1.20;  lb.  $15.00. 

CENTAUREA  MONTANA — Hardy  perennial  growing  2  feet 
high  with  large  feathery  flowers.  BLUE — WHITE — 
MIXED.  Any  color:  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00. 


Home  is  the  most  important.  institution  in  the  world. 
Make  it  beautiful  with  flowers. 


Centaurea  Imperalis  Bridegroom 


CENTAUREA 

CULTURE— Sow  outdoors  after  danger  from  frost,  cover 
the  seed  *4  inch  deep.  Transplant  to  stand  foot  apart.  To 
get  flowering  plants  in  May  sow  under  glass  in  January. 
Transplant  when  the  seedlings  háve  developed  2  to  3  true 
leaves  and  plant  in  the  open  when  danger  of  frost  is  past. 
Candidissima  should  be  sown  as  soon  as  possible  after  Janu¬ 
ary  lst,  and  Gymnocarpa  soon  after  February  lst,  to  get  fair 
sized  plants  for  spring  use.  Use  sandy  soil  and  grow  in  a 
temperature  averaging  60  degrees. 

Centaurea  Imperialis — Sweet  Sultán 

Produces  long  stemmed  blossoms  3  to  4  inches  across  of 
graceful  airy  effect,  and  most  deliciously  fragrant— the  colors 
are  from  glistening  white  through  shades  of  red,  from  flesh 
pink  to  crimson  and  through  blues  from  silver  lilac  to  royal 
purple.  If  cut  scarcely  opened  they  will  last  for  10  days  in 
water.  Of  easiest  culture.  Height  2  to  3  feet. 

WHITE,  LILAC,  CRIMSON,  SUAYEOLENS— Yellow. 
FAVORITE— Brilliant  rose.  SPLENDENS— Purple. 
BRIDGEGROOM — Heliotrope,  extra  large.  MIXED. 

Any  of  the  above:  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.50. 

CENTAUREA  CYANUS — CORNFLOWER 

CENTAUREA  CYANUS  or  Bacheloťs  Button  if  sown  in  Au¬ 
gust  will  give  an  early  winter  crop  of  splendid  flowers, 
in  a  cool  greenhouse.  Start  the  seeds  in  pots  or  sow 
thinly  direct  into  beds. 

DOUBLE  PINK,  DOUBLE  BLUE,  DOUBLE  MIXED. 

Any  of  the  above:  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.50. 
CENTAUREA  CYANUS  DOUBLE  BLUE— (Cornflower).  This 
is  identical  in  color  to  the  popular  single  blue  variety, 
but  being  a  full  double  flower  it  takés  fewer  of  them  to 
make  a  nice  boquet  and  is  better  in  every  way.  Annual. 
Height  2  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.50. 

ODORATA  MARGARITAE.  New.  Beautiful,  large,  pure, 
white,  sweetly  scented  flowers,  highly  valuable  for  cut¬ 
ting.  T.  pkt.  10c;  18  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.10. 

CENTAUREA  GYMNOCARPA— (Busty  Miller).  An  orna- 
mental  leaved  plant,  forming  a  round  bush  of  silvery 
fern-like  leaves.  Fine  for  bedding,  vases,  hanging  baskets 
and  pots,  and  particularly  effective  as  an  edging  to  a  bed 
of  dark  leaved  cannas  or  scarlet  sage.  Height  18  inches. 
T.  pkt.  10c;  1  oz.  30c;  lb.  $4.00. 

CENTAREA  CANDIDISSIMA  COMPACTA  — Fine  plant  for 
borders  and  ornamental  gardening  growing  10  inches 
high.  Its  leaves  are  thick  and  velvety  and  of  silvery 
gray  color.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.20. 


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CINERARIA 

A  grand  fiower.  The  blooms  are  of  velvet  like  textuře 
in  every  color  of  the  rainbow,  with  attractive,  large  raised 
discs,  splendidly  proportioned.  The  plant  is  of  neat  hábit,  the 
foliage  luxuriant,  delightful  to  behold,  winning  money  and 
new  customers  to  the  florist.  Easily  raised.  Sow  the  seed 
from  June  to  August  in  pans,  using  half  leaf  mould  and  half 
sand.  When  the  plants  háve  two  well  formed  leaves  and 
two  more  just  coming  on,  plače  them  in  smáli  pots.  When 
ready  to  repot  use  again  leaf  mould,  mixing  it  this  time  wlth 
one-eighth  part  of  coarse  bone  meal.  When  the  plants  are 
ready  for  large  pots,  use  half  leaf  mould  and  half  compost, 
Keep  the  plants  as  near  the  glass  as  possible  except  when 
they  are  ready  to  bloom,  when  they  should  be  kept  at  a 
greater  distance  from  the  glass.  Give  plenty  of  air  and  al- 
ways  watch  for  aphis.  Keep  the  plants  cool,  40  at  night  and 
60  degrees  during  the  day  is  right. 

HALF  DWARF  M IX E 1) — -This  mixture  contains  the  choicest, 
large  flowered  prize  varieties,  raised  by  a  European  spec- 
ialist,  and  represents  the  cream  of  the  largest  collection 
of  specimens  in  Europe.  T.  pkt.  25c;  1-64  oz.  $1.50;  1-32 
oz.  $2.90;  1-8  oz.  $11.00. 

CINERARIA  GIGANTHEA — Dark  red  with  white.  T.  pkt. 
25c;  1-64  oz.  $2.50. 

CINERARIA  GIGANTHEA — Blue  with  white.  T.  pkt.  25c; 
1-64  oz.  $2.50. 

CINERARIA  GIGANTHEA  MATADOR — Scarlet.  T.  pkt.  25c; 
1-64  oz.  $1.75. 

CINERARIA— FOLIAGE  VARIETIES 

CINERARIA  MARITDIA  CANDIDISSIMA  (Dusty  Miller)— 

White  leaved  plant  ušed  for  bedding,  vases,  etc.  Height 
2  ft.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $2.40. 

CDÍERARIA  MARITIMA  DIAMOND— The  foliage  is  snow 
white,  finely  laciniated  and  broad.  Nothing  finer  for  bed¬ 
ding.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.50. 


Chrysanthemum — Annual  Varieties 

BRIDAL  ROBE — Plants  foot  high,  the  finely  cut  foliage  is 
almost  hidden  by  the  pure  white  double  flowers  so  much 
that  a  bed  of  this  looks  like  a  drift  of  snow.  1-8  oz.  25c; 
oz.  $1.20;  T.  pkt.  10c. 

SPECIÁL  MIXTURE — Contains  both  single  and  double  an¬ 
nual  varieties,  producing  on  plants  about  30  in.  tall, 
daisy-like  flowers  in  many  colors  and  rather  short- 
stemmed.  Entirely  different  from  the  greenhouse  kind 
of  chrysanthemums.  Of  value  because  they  will  do  well 
in  poor  soil  and  in  the  smoke  laděn  atmosphere  of  our 
cities.  Be  careful  in  ordering,  if  you  want  large  flowered 
chrysanthemums  this  is  not  the  kind.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz. 
20c;  lb.  $2.00. 

CHRYSANTHEMUMS — Perennial  Varieties 

Sow  under  glass  in  February  or  March  or  outdoors  from 
April  till  July.  Space  the  plants  a  foot  apart  both  ways.  If 
planted  in  light  sandy  soil  they  will  come  through  the  winter 
in  good  shape  with  a  slight  covering. 

SHASTA  DAISY — Alaska  variety  only  the  flowers  are  slightly 
smaller.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $5.00. 

SHASTA  DAISY  ALASKA — A  splendid  variety  with  flowers 
rarely  less  than  5  inches  across,  of  the  purest  glistening 
white,  with  broad  overlapping  petals  and  borne  on  long 
stems,  a  beautiful  cut  fiower,  remaining  in  good  condition 
nearly  10  days.  1-8  oz.  25c;  oz.  $1.60;  T.  pkt.  10c. 


CHRYSANTHEMUM— May  Queen 

Of  all  the  single  daisy-like  chrysanthemums  this  is  the 
most  valuable,  as  it  blooms  early  in  May,  stays-  in  bloom  for 
a  long  time  and  produces  blooms  4  inches  across  with  a 
double  circle  of  tongue-shaped  florets  nearly  half  inch  wide, 
giving  the  fiower  a  most  attractive  appearance.  Snow-white. 
Hardy.  T.  pkt.  20c;  1-8  oz.  40c;  oz.  $2.25. 

JAPANE  SE  HYBREDS— The  seed  has  been  saved  from  mag- 
nificent  collection.  Sown  in  February  or  March  and  prop- 
erly  treated  the  plants  will  bloom  next  fall.  As  a  rule 
they  are  hardy,  but  they  should  háve  a  slight  protection 
over  winter.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-16  oz.  50c;  1-8  oz.  85c. 
HARDY  EARLY  FLOWERING  DOUBLE  in  choicest  mixture. 
New.  This  strain  produces  from  seed  sown  in  February 
under  glass,  finest  double  (about  80  percent  will  come 
double)  flowers  of  the  pompon  as  well  as  Japanese  type, 
and  will  bloom  as  early  or  earlier  than  the  so-called 
hardy  chrysanthemums.  You  will  get  a  great  variety  of 
flowers  of  the  finest  type  and  savé  the  work  of  wintering 
the  plants.  Height  2%  feet.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-16  oz.  60c; 
1-8  oz.  $1.10;  1  oz.  $5.00. 


Shasta  Daigy 


SPECIÁL  OFFER  NO.  102 

For  90  cents  we  will  send  you  postpaid,  one  each  of 
the  following  gladioli:  GIANT  NYMPH,  La  France 
pink,  immense  flowers,  MRS.  H.  E.  BOTHIN,  light  pink, 
heavily  ruffled,  TYČKO  ZANG,  salmon  pink,  enormous 
spike,  PURPLE  GLORY,  velvety  red.  one  of  the  best 
of  all  gladioli,  VIOLEŤ  GLORY,  violet,  massive  tall 
spikes,  TOPAZ,  saffron-pink,  a  beautiful  cut  fiower. 

All  the  above  varieties  belong  to  the  cream  of  gladi¬ 
oli,  more  or  less  new  and  rare,  varieties  that  will  be 
amongst  the  leaders  for  years  to  come. 


SPECIÁL  OFFER  NO.  204 

For  60  cents  we  will  send  you  postpaid,  two  each  of 
the  following  gladioli:  ANNA  EBERIUS,  ALICE  TIP- 
LADY,  MAIDEN  BLUSH,  MRS.  F.  PENDLETON,  1910 
ROSE,  SOUVENIR. 

This  collection  represents  the  best  in  standard  va¬ 
rieties.  The  flowers  are  large  in  size,  carried  on  strong, 
tall  spikes,  high  class  in  every  way. 


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Chrysanthemum  Mjrs.  C.  Jj.  Bell 

MRS.  C.  L.  BELL — New.  Hardy  vigorously  growing  variety 
with  flowers  6  inches  across  of  purest  white,  with  broad 
petals  of  much  substance,  bearing  great  numbers  of  flow¬ 
ers  on  long  stems  till  October.  The  largest  and  finest 
hardy  single  chrysanthemum,  most  valuable  for  boquets. 
H-eight  2%  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80. 

CLARKIA 

Forms  neat,  compact  bush,  about  18  inches  high,  inter- 
spersed  with  bloom,  and  is  a  reál  nice  flower.  Does  well 
in  full  sun  as  well  as  in  partial  shade  and  will  produce  an 
abundance  of  magnificent  blooms  even  in  the  very  poor  soil. 

Clarkia  should  prove  a  boon  to  the  florist.  They  quickly 
respond  to  care  and  if  you  will  sow  in  September  or  early 
in  October,  keep  them  as  cool  as  possible  (around  40  degrees), 
grow  them  in  sandy  soil  and  cut  them  back  two  or  three 
times,  they  will  make  a  bush  3  feet  high  and  as  much  in 
diameter  producing  splendid  flower  spikes  that  without  doubt 
will  pay  to  raise.  Outdoors  in  beds  they  should  be  spaced 
12  inches  or  more. 

DOUBLE  WHITE,  DOUBLE  APPLE  BLOSSOM  PINK, 
DOUBLE  SCARLET  QUEEN,  DOUBLE  SALHON  QUEEN, 
DOUBLE  RICH  ROSE  (Queen  Mary.)  FINEST  DOUBLE 
MIXED.  Any  color:  T.  pkt.  1-8  oz.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $4.80. 

CLEVELAND  CHERRY 

The  plants  look  like  smáli  trees  loaded  with  round,  when 
ripe,  bright  red  cherries  that  attract  attention  wherever 
shown  and  make  a  good  house  plant.  Sow  the  seed  outdoors 
when  danger  of  frost  is  past,  in  the  fall  pot  the  plants  and 
keep  indoors.  Height  15  inches.  In  the  field  space  the  plants 
14  inches  to  insure  shapely  and  bushy  plants.  If  you  want 
extra  keavy  plants  for  6  in.  pots  or  larger,  start  the  seed  in 
January,  lift  and  pot  the  plants  early  in  September  and  grow 
them  in  rather  poor  soil.  In  rich  soil  they  do  not  set  fruit 
as  freely  as  in  poor  soil.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.00. 

Cinnamon  Vine 

Bulblets  planted  in  the  spring  produce  tubers  5  to  9 
inches  long  by  fall.  Plant  3  inches  apart,  cover  1  inch  deep. 
50  bulblets  20c;  100  for  35c;  1000  for  $2.00,  postpaid. 

CLEMATIS  PANICULATA 

One  of  the  best  of  all  hardy  climbers,  disease  free,  fast 
growing,  forming  dense  sheets  of  white  fragrant  bloom  last- 
ing  for  several  weeks.  The  foliage  is  clean,  glossy  and  thick. 
The  seed  germinates  readily  if  sown  early  in  spring  or  latě 
in  summer  in  rows  foot  apart  and  the  seed  covered  Ik  in. 
You  can  raise  strong  plants  from  seed  in  one  season.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

CLEOME— SPÍDER  PLANT 

PUNGENS — A  very  easily  raised,  coarse  plant  of  strong  scent. 
Thrives  in  any  soil  from  the  richest  to  the  poorest.  Should 
be  spaced  a  foot  apart.  Height  2%  feet.  Oz.  20c;  lb. 
$-2.40;  T.  pkt.  5c. 


Cobaea  Scandens 

COBAEA  SCANDENS— CLIMBER 

CATHEDRAL  BELLS — A  rapid  growing,  tender  peren- 
nial  generally  treated  as  an  annual.  The  flowers  are  bell 
shaped  and  of  purplish  lilac,  the  foliage  is  never  attacked  by 
insects. 

Blooms  from  July  to  October.  Seeds  should  be  placed  on 
edge  in  planting  and  plants  spaced  nine  inches  apart. 

Sow  in  January,  plače  the  seedlings  in  2  inch  pots,  then 
shift  and  pinch  back  a  few  times  and  when  in  4  or  5  inch 
pots  and  tied  to  a  stake,  will  be  in  bloom  by  May  selling  at 
sight.  Of  all  summer  climbers  Cobaea  is  the  finest  and  equally 
good  in  sun  or  shade.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

OUR  BEGONIA  SEED 

Also  CALCEOALARIA,  CINERARLV,  CYCLAMEN,  GLO- 
XINIA  are  all  seeds  raised  by  specialists  and  are  of  the  VERY 
HIGHEST  QUALITY. 

Same  is  true  of  great  many  other  flower  seeds  that  we 
offer,  in  fact  any  flower  seed  except  the  common  garden  vari- 
eties  are  either  raised  by  specialists  or  by  us  and  are  of  the 
highest  quality. 

In  some  cases  we  charge  more  for  such  seeds  than  others, 
BUT  if  you  will  put  our  seeds  to  test  you  will  find  that  con- 
sidering  quality  we  should  charge  more. 


COIX  LACHRYMAE — JOB’S  TEARS 

(Job’s  Tears).  An  annual  grass  nroducing  shiny  round 
seeds  of  grayish  color  which  are  ušed  as  an  ornament.  Plant 
a  foot  apart.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  lb.  75c. 


COCKSCOMB — SEE  CELOSSA 


COLEUS 

The  striking  feature  of  Coleus  is  its  many  colored,  vari- 
gated  leaves,  all  in  various  shades.  It  is  a  foliage  plant  but 
one  of  extreme  beauty.  A  tender  annual  nearly  indespen- 
sable  for  bedding,  borders  and  window  boxes.  Easily  raised 
from  seed. 

FINEST  MIXED — This  contains  the  finest  varieties  of 
coleus  with  leaves  which  often  measure  10  inches  in 
length  and  8  inches  in  width,  heart  shaped  and  hand- 
somely  crimpled,  toothed  and  frilled,  their  color  combi- 
nations  are  remarkably  rich,  comprising  all  the  reds. 
metallic  green  and  yellows  in  shades  in  the  most  delicate 
to  nearly  black.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-32  oz.  45c;  1-16  oz.  80c; 
1-8  oz.  $1.50;  oz.  $11.00. 

Coleus — Fine  mixed.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-32  oz.  20c;  1-16  oz.  35c; 
1-8  oz.  55c;  oz.  $3.50. 


Beasis—Crop  Almost  a  Faálure 


Owing  to  an  extremely  short  crop  of  beans  we  must  cancel  our  přičeš 
quoted  in  our  SPECIÁL  QFFER  as  well  as  prices  quoted  in  our  GARDENERS’ 
PRICE  LIST. 


BUSH  BEANS— GREEN  PODDED  VARIETIES 


10  lbs 

25  lbs. 

100  lbs. 

Black  Valentine  . 

. $2.20 

$5.00 

$19.00 

Bountiful  . 

.  3.40 

8.20 

32.00 

Dwarf  Horticultural  . 

.  3.00 

Early  Mazagan  . 

.  2.00 

4.50 

17.00 

Extra  Early  Refugee  . 

.  2.30 

5.25 

20.00 

Full  Measure  . 

.  3^0 

7.75 

28.00 

Giant  Stringless  Green  Pod  . 

.  3^0 

7.75 

28.00 

Improved  Earliest  Red  Valentine . 

.  2.50 

5.50 

22.00 

Longfellow  . 

.  2.30 

5.25 

20.00 

Navy  . 

.  1.80 

4.00 

15.00 

Pride  of  Iowa . 

.  3.30 

7.75 

284)0 

Round  Pod  Refugee,  of  1000  to  1 . 

.  3.00 

74)0 

27  M 

Stringless  Green  Pod  . 

.  3^0 

7.75 

30.00 

WAX  PODDED  VARIETIES 


10  lbs 

25  lbs. 

100  lbs. 

Admirál  Wax  . 

. $3.30 

$7.75 

$28.00 

Brittle  Wax . 

.  3.30 

7.75 

28.00 

Champion  Wax  . 

.  3.10 

7.25 

28.00 

Currie’s  Růst  Proof  . 

.  3.00 

7.00 

27.00 

German  Black  Wax  . 

.  2.30 

5.25 

20.00 

Golden  Wax  Improved  . 

.  2.50 

5.75 

224)0 

Hodson  Wax  . 

Improved  Golden  Wax  . 

.  2.50 

5.75 

22.00 

Pencil  Pod  Wax  . 

.  2.30 

5.25 

20.00 

Prolific  Black  Wax  . 

.  2.30 

5.25 

20.00 

Round  Pod  Kidney  Wax . 

.  3.30 

7.75 

28.00 

Sure  Crop  Wax  . 

.  3.00 

7.00 

27.00 

Webber  or  Crackerjack  Wax . 

.  3.30 

7.75 

28.00 

Unrivaled  . 

.  3.10 

7.25 

284)0 

We  reserve  the  right  to  reduce  quantity  of  beans  on  all  orders  received 
in  accordance  with  prices  quoted  above. 


DeGiorgf  Brothers  Co. 

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COSMOS 

Quite  nearly  everbody  knows  this  fine  flowering  plant. 
And  many  are  acquainted  with  its  only  drawback — latě  flow¬ 
ering.  Sowing  in 
April  and  plant- 
ing  out  when 
frosts  are  over 
nearly  always 
overcomes  this. 

Using  the 
flowering  sorts  is 
an  added  advan- 
tage.  By  this  pian 
you  w  i  1 1  háve 
flowers  from  Au¬ 
gust  t  i  1 1  frost 
Plant  18  inches 
apart. 

When  your  Cos- 
mos  plants  will 
reach  the  height 
of  about  3  feet, 
pinch  out  the  ter¬ 
minál  bud.  This 
will  induce  dwarf 
growth,  s  t  r  o  n  g 
winds  will  not 
blow  the  plants 
d  o  w  n  and  you 
will  get  flowers 
from  2  to  3  weeks 
earlier. 

Eurly  Flowering  Cosmos 

GIANT  EARLY  FLOWERING  WOODSIDE  COSMOS — Blooms 
from  July  until  frost.  Grace,  daintiness  and  brilliancy 
are  the  characteristics  of  this  class.  Věry  pretty  for 
vases,  lasting  a  week  when  cut.  Pure  white,  pink,  crim- 
so-n  or  mixed.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $2.80. 

LADY  LENOX  COSMOS— Of  extraordinary  size  up  to  6  inches 
in  diameter,  of  vigorous  growth  and  most  floriferous,  at- 
taining  a  height  of  6  feet.  Pink,  White,  Mixed.  Oz.  2Qc; 
lb.  $2.00;  T.  pkt.  5c. 

COSMOS  KLONDYKE — Large  yellow  flowers.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz. 
40c;  lb.  $4.75. 


DOUBLE  COSMOS 

Bears  a  fair  percentage  of  flowers  with  double  crowns. 
Beautiful  and  dainty  in  appearance  and  well  worthy  to  grow 
under  glass  after  plants  outside  are  killed  by  frost.  Plače  in 
the  greenhouse  just  before  frost.  They  will  bear  quantities 
of  reál  flowers  for  a  long  time.  WHITE,  PINK,  CRIMSON, 
MIXED.  Any  color.  T.  pkt.  15!c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.00. 


Our  Gladioli  bulbs  are  clean,  healthy  stock  of  superior 
quality.  See  page  108. 


COREOPSIS  DOUBLE 

Hardy  perennial,  flowers  large,  showy,  of  rich  lustrous 
yellow,  semi-double,  produced  in  abundance  from  June  till 
frost.  First  rate  cut  flower.  Will  bloom  the  first  year  from 
seed  if  sown  early.  Height  30  in.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb. 
$4.20. 

Flowers  For  Bouquets 

Achillea,  Aconitum,  Acroclinium,  Ageratum,  Agrostemma, 
Ammobium,  Anemone,  Anthemis,  Anthirhinum,  Aquilegia, 
Arctotis,  Armeria,  Asperula,  Aster,  Astilbe,  Bellis,  Brachy- 
come,  Browallia,  Calendula,  Calliopsis,  Campanula,  Carnation, 
Catanache,  Celosia,  Centaurea,  Cheiranthus  Allioni,  Chrysan- 
themum,  Clarkia,  Commelina,  Coreopsis,  Cosmos,  Dahlias,  Del- 
phinium,  Dianthus,  Digitalis,  Dimorphoteca,  Doronicum,  Eryn- 
gium,  Eupatorium,  Gaillardia,  Gillia,  Geum  Gerbera,  Godetia, 
Golden  Rod,  Gomphrena,  Gypsophyla,  Helianthus,  Heli- 
chrysum,  Hesperia,  Heuchera,  Hugelia  or  Blue  Láce  Flower, 
Hunnemania,  Iris,  Larkspur,  Lavatera,  Lathyrus,  Lavender, 
Leptosyne,  Linaria,  Lunaria,  Lupinus,  Linum,  Lychnis,  Mari- 
gold,  Mignonette,  Myosotis,  Nasturtium,  Nemesia,  Nierem- 
bergia,  Nigella,  Pansy,  Pardanthus,  Pentstemon,  Phlox 
Physalis,  Physostegia,  Platycodon,  Polemonium  Coerulum, 
Poppy,  Primulas,  Pyrethrum,  Rhodante,  Rudbeckia,  Sal- 
piglosis,  Salvia,  Saponaria,  Schizanthus,  Scabiosa,  Senecio, 
Shasta  Daisy,  Silene,  Statice,  Stevia,  Stocks,  Stokesia,  Sun- 
flower,  Sweet  William  Sweet  Peas,  Valeriana,  Verbena,  Vis- 
caria,  Thalicrum,  Trachelium,  Tritoma,  Xeranthemum,  Wall- 
flowers,  Zinnia.  See  also  Ornamental  Grasses.  Most  of  them 
are  useful  for  boquets. 

A  shorter  list  including  only  the  more  important  boquet 
flowers:  Acroclinium,  Antirhinum,  Arctotis,  Asters,  Calliopsis, 
Carnation,  Centaurea,  Coreopsis,  Cosmos,  Delphinium,  Gail¬ 
lardia,  Gypsophyla,  Helichrysum,  Larkspur,  Marigold,  Phlox, 
Salpiglosis,  Saponaria,  Scabiosa,  Statice,  Sweet  Pea  and 
Zinnia.  With  Iris,  Peonies  and  hardy  ferns  the  above  will 
produce  during  the  summer  till  frost  an  uninterrupted  supply. 

CUPHEA  PLATYCENTRA— CIGÁR  PLANT 

The  showiest  of  all  Cupheas  with  bright  scarlet  flowers 
and  clean  dark  green  foliage.  First  rate  for  pots  and  bedding. 
Haif  hardy  perennial.  Height  1  foot.  T.  pkt.  20c;  1-16  oz.  55c. 

C Y CLANTHER A  EXPLODENS 

Interesting  climber  with  fruit  that  explodes  with  con- 
siderable  noise  when  ripe.  Plant  the  seed  early  in  March  and 
plant  outdoors  when  danger  of  frost  is  past.  T.  pkt.  15c;  oz. 
$2.00. 

CYNOGLOSUM  AMABILE 

Chinese  Forget-Me-Not.  Easily  raised  hardy  annual,  sue- 
ceeding  under  the  hardest  of  conditions  producing  masses  of 
deep  blue  flowers,  useful  for  cutting.  Sow  where  the  plants 
are  to  stand,  thin  out  to  stand  6  inches  apart.  Easily  forced 
into  bloom  in  two  months  from  dáte  of  sowing.  T.  pkt.  15c; 
1-8  oz.  25c. 

CYPERUS  ALTERNIFOLUS— Umbrella  Plant 

Delights  in  moist  places  and  fine  plants  can  be  raised 
from  seed  in  less  than  3  months.  Resembles  an  umbrella.  T. 
pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00. 

CYPRESS  VINE—  (IPOMEA  QUAMOCLIT) 

Popular  summer  climbing  annual  with  delicate  dark 
green  feathery  foliage  and  abundance  of  bright  star-shaped 
rose,  scarlet  and  white  blossoms.  Height  15  feet.  White, 
scarlet  or  mixed.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  oz.  25c;  lb.  $2.40. 


A  Letter  Like  This  Talks 

From  now  on,  yonr  seeds  will  be  the  only  seeds  ušed  on 
my  farm.  I  háve  triod  seeds  of  all  descriptions  from  seed 
houses  loeated  West,  North,  South  and  East  from  here,  with 
varying  suc-cess.  Many  times  I  háve  lost.  a  good  deal  of 
money,  and  I  certainly  háve  had  some  experience  in  seeds. 
Now  I  háve  tried  your  seeds  for  the  last  three  years  and  can 
say  that  they  are  absolutely  reliable.  Your  seeds  will  be  the 
only  seeds  that  I  will  buy  from  now  on. 

ALBERT  STOCKBAUEK, 

Texas. 


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DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO 


Cyclamen 


Cactus  Flowered  Dahlia 


CYCLAMEN— ALPÍNE  VIOLEŤ  CYCLAMEN  SPECIÁL  MIXTURE 


CULTURE — Sow  seed  in  flats  filled  with  sifted  leaf  mould 
mixed  with  enough  coarse  sand  to  insure  good  drainage  and 
cover  about  %  in.  Seed  ger  únates  irregularly  and  germi- 
nates  best  in  a  dark  plače  witb  moist  and  rather  close  atmos- 
phere  in  a  temperature  of  from  40  to  45  degrees.  As  tbe 
plants  show  up,  transplant  carefully  into  other  flats  in  rows, 
spacing  them  an  inch  apart.  When  plants  are  ready,  trans¬ 
plant  from  one  flat  into  another,  for  about  six  months  after 
that  plače  them  in  2%  in.  pots.  In  flats  plant  shallow,  the 
bulbs  barely  covered  with  soil,  in  pots  keep  bulbs  covered  to 
a  deptb  of  about  an  inch,  except  when  in  blooming  size  pots 
when  tbe  bulbs  should  be  placed  half  way  above  the  soil. 
Transplant  from  pot  to  pot  wbenever  the  plants  show  healthy 
root  growtb  around  the  inside  of  the  pots.  Soil  for  pots  must 
be  rich,  mixed  with  well  decayed  cattle  manure.  Keep  plants 
shaded  and  give  them  plenty  of  air  at  all  times.  Never  allow 
tbe  plants  to  bloom  in  smaller  pots  tban  4  inches.  Over  sum- 
mer,  plače  in  frames  filled  witb  sand,  bury  the  pots  half  way 
into  the  sand,  allow  at  least  an  inch  of  space  between  them, 
keep  the  hot  sun  out  by  whitewashing  the  glass  and  the 
plants  cool  by  ventilating  and  frequent  spraying  with  water. 
Or  keep  them  in  a  frame  house  with  dirt  walks  and  keep  the 
soli  under  the  bench.es  always  moist  but  not  soaking  wet. 
When  the  plants  are  in  blooming  size  pots,  transfer  them  into 
large  and  airy  house.  Cyclamen  does  not  like  heat;  to  keep 
plants  cool,  ventilate,  spray  with  water,  keep  shaded  to  avoid 
leaves  from  wilting  and  to  avoid  disease  spray  once  a  week 
with  nicotine,  and  if  disease  appears,  spray  with  nicotine 
twice  a  week  and  plače  powdered  charcoal  around  the  plants 
on  top  of  the  soil.  Water  carefully.  The  highest  prices  are 
paid  for  Cyclamen  in  December.  It  takés  16  to  18  months 
to  raise  a  perfect  plant  from  seed — sow  accordingly. 

The  seed  we  offer  is  raised  for  us  by  one  of  Germany’s 
best  growers  and  is  the  best  money  can  buy. 
ťEABL  OF  ZEHLENDORF — Dark  salmon  pink.  BOSE  OF 
ZEHLENDORF— Light  salmon  pink.  GLOBY  OF  WANDS- 
BECK — Dark  clear  salmon.  Price:  10  seeds  20c;  50 
seeds  75c;  100  seeds  $1.45;  200  seeds  $2.80;  300  seeds 
$4.05;  400  seeds  $5.20;  500  seeds  or  over  at  the  rate  of 
$12.00  per  1000. 

BOCOCO — Also  called  Butterfly.  Flowers  large,  fringed,  but 
a  shy  bloomer.  Prices  same  as  for  varieties  named  above. 
YULCAN— Glowing  dark  red.  BBIGHT  BOSE — Deep  Murillo 
pink.  ROSE  OF  MARIENTHAL — Lavender  pink  with  red 
eye.  PURE  WHITE— PURE  WHITE  WITH  RED  EYE— 
LILAC  BLUE — Price:  10  seeds  15c;  50  seeds  60c;  100 
seeds  $1.05;  200  seeds  $2.00;  300  seeds  $2.85;  400  seeds 
$3.60;  500  seeds  or  over  at  the  rate  of  $8.00  per  1000. 
CYCLAMEN  FINE  MIXED  — This  mixture  includes  all  colors, 
the  seed  is  fresh  and  although  low  in  price  its  quality  is 
very  close  to  the  very  best.  10  seeds  10c;  50  seeds  35c; 
100  seeds  65c;  200  seeds  $1.20;  300  seeds  $1.65;  400  seeds 
$2.00;  500  seeds  or  over  at  the  rate  of  $4.00  per  1000. 


Includes  every  variety  listed  as  well  as  new  varieties 
all  of  Giant  Flowering  class.  10  seeds  20c;  50  seeds  70c; 
100  seeds  $1.20;  1000  seeds  $8.00. 

DAHLIA 

Dahlias  from  seed  bloom  the  first  season.  Plant  the  seed 
early  in  March  inside  and  plant  out  early  in  May.  Treated 
thus  they  will  háve  as  long  blooming  period  as  those  from 
bulbs.  Many  seedlings  will  bear  large  and  choice  flowers 
and  a  few  will  be  inferior.  Even  if  you  will  sow  the  seed  in 
the  open  as  latě  as  May  1  they  will  flower  before  frost.  Iťs 
lots  of  fun  and  about  the  most  inexpensive  way  of  working 
up  a  stock  of  bulbs. 

EXTRA  C1IOICE  MIXED— This  mixture  contains  the  largest 
and  most  showy  varieties  of  all  classes,  decorative,  show 
peony-flowered,  cactus-flowered  and  some  of  the  finest 
large  flowering  single.  The  double  sorts  predominate  in 
our  mixture.  1  oz.  $3.00;  1-4  oz.  80c;  1-8  oz.  45c;  T.  pkt. 
20c.  For  Dahlia  bulbs  see  page  107. 

CACTUS  FLOWERED — Choicest  mixed.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz. 
45c;  1-4  oz.  80c;  oz.  $3.00. 

DATURA— ANGEL  S  TRUMPET 

Daturas  are  easily  grown  annuals,  the  seed  should  be 
planted  early  and  plants  set  outdoors  when  danger  of  frost 
is  past 

COBNUCOPIA — Horn  of  plenty.  Flowers  large  and  double, 
white,  marbled  with  blue.  Height  18  in.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz. 
40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

WRIGHTII — This  is  strictly  erect  growing,  shapely  plant  with 
dark  bluish  green  leaves  and  stems,  bearing  strongly 
scented  flowers.  Height  3  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb. 
$4.00. 

FASTUOSA  COERULA — Large,  double,  dark  blue,  scented 
flowers  on  plants  18  inches  high.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  30c;  lb. 
$3.20. 

FINEST  MIXED — This  mixture  contains  all  the  best  varieties 
such  as  Cornucopia  or  Horn  of  Plenty,  Golden  Queen,  etc. 
Oz.  30c;  lb.  $2.75;  T.  pkt.  5c. 

DAISY — See  Agathea,  Arctotis,  Bellis,  Brachycome,  Chrysan- 
themum.  Dimorphteca  and  Pyrethrum  Roseum. 


Dictamnus  Fraxinella — Gas  Plant 

The  hardiest  and  longest  lived  of  all  perennials  growing 
about  2  feet  high  and  bearing  lemon  scented  hyacinth  shaped 
flowers.  WHITE— ROSY  RED.  Either  color.  T.  pkt.  10c; 
Ya  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c. 


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FLORISTS — GROW  MORE  PERENNIALS 

There  are  days  during  Spring  and  Summer  when  the  florist  does  not  háve  enough  of  his  own  flowers  and  has 
to  buy  or  miss  sales.  Both  cost  money.  To  prevent  this  loss,  florist  should  háve  lots  of  perennials  on  their  prem- 
ises  many  of  which  can  be  raised  from  seed  with  little  expense.  No  florist  should  háve  bare  places  on  his  pro- 
erty  where  flowers  could  be  growing  advertising  his  wares  to  visitors,  fumish  him  blooms  and  make  those  un- 
attractive  nooks  and  eorners  cheerful  with  beautiful  as  well  as  paying  flowers.  Get  the  seeds  and  start  the 
plants.  Make  every  dollar  you  can,  utilize  those  spots  where  at  present  nothing  or  weeds  are  growing. 


WHAT  ARE  THE  BEST  PERENNIALS? 

To  make  selection  easy  we  arranged  all  perennials  of  which  we  háve  the  seed,  into  several  groups.  The 
best  of  the  list  are  printed  in  heavy  type  and  they  are  the  kinds  that  produce  quantities  of  fine  showy  flowers 
and  are  absolutely  hardy  without  protection.  Consequently  many  a  grand  flower  is  not  printed  in  heavy  type 
for  the  only  reason  that  it  is  not  perfectly  hardy  in  our  extremely  severe  Iowa  climate.  Bear  in  mind  that  our 
winters  are  very  changeable,  we  háve  one  day  70  degrees  above  and  in  less  than  36  hours  the  temperature  is 
20  or  more  below  zero.  Three  or  four  days  afterwards  we  are  enjoying  summer  weather — for  a  while.  These 
sudden  changes  kill  many  plants  that  are  PERFECTLY  HARDY  500  miles  further  North  and  everywhere  else 
exeept  here  and  in  Montana,  especially  so,  if  protected  over  winter  by  a  layer  of  straw  or  hay. 


PERENNIALS  FOR  CUTTING 


Achillea 

Aconitum 

Agrostemma 

Anemone 

Anthemis 

Aquillegia 

Armeria 

Asperula 

Astilbe 

Aster  Hardy 

Bellis 

Campanulas 
Candytuft  Gibraltarica 
Carnations 
Catananche 
Centaurea  Montana 
Chrysanthemum  Hardy 


Cheiranthus  Allioni 

Coreopsis 

Commelina 

Delphinium 

Dianthus  Hardy 

Digitalis 

Doronicum 

Eryngium 

Eupatorium 

Gaillardia 

Golden  Rod 

Geum 

Gypsophyla  Paniculata 

Helianthus  Rigidus 
nesperis 
Heuchera 
Iris  Kaempferi 


Lathyrus 

Lavender 

Linaria  Macedonia 

Linum 

Lupinus 

Lychnis 

Myosotis 

Pansy  Tufted 

Pardanthus 

Pentstemon 

Phlox 

Peony 

Physalis 

Physostegia 

Platycodon 

Polemonium  Coerulum 
Poppy  Iceland 


Primulas  Hardy 
Pyrethrum  Roseum 
Rudheckia 
Salvia  Azurea 
Scabiosa  Japonica 
Scabiosa  Caucasica 
Silene  Orientalis 
Statice  Latifolia 
Statice  Incana  Nana 
Stokesia 
Thalicrum 
Tritoma 
Trachelium 
Sweet  Violet 
Yaleriana 
Veronica 
Wallflower 


ORNAMENTAL  PERENNIALS 


Not  recommended  as  good  cut  flowers  althougb  scme  would  pass  as  such.  We  are  exeluding  for  instance 
Anchusa,  because  too  coarse,  Babtisa  because  a  shy  bloomer,  Sweet  William  because  of  poor  lasting  qualities, 
etc.  Our  aim  is  to  make  these  lists  dependable  and  a  reál  help  in  ordering. 

Anchusa  Hollyhock  Poppy  Oriental  Oenothera 

Babtisia  Hibiscus  Pyrethrum  Uliginosum  Sweet  William 

Dictamnus  Hya  cinthus 


HARDY  FOLIAGE  PLANTS 

Acanthus  Bocconia 

LOW  GROWING  PERENNIALS 

Alyssum  Saxatile  Myosotis 

Arabis  Polemonium  Richardsoni 

Bellis  Pyrethrum  Aureum 

Candytuft  Sempervirens  Pansy  Tufted 
Campanula  Carpatica 

HARDY  GRASSES 

Arundo  Eulalia 

Erianthus 


HARDY  CLIMBERS 


Akebia 

Ampelopsis 

Aristolochia 
Cinnamon  Yine 


Clematis  Paniculata 

Lathyrus 

Pueraria 

Wistaria 


SUITABLE  FOR  SHADE 


Achillea 

Aconitum 

Aquillegia 

Asperula 

Campanula 

Commelina 

Doronicum 


Lobelia  Cardinalis 
Lythrum  Roseum 
Physostegia 
Primulas  Hardy 
Trachelium 
Sweet  Violet 


1RONCLAD  PERENNIALS 

that  will  grow  and  do  well  in  any  kind  of  soil,  in  hot  and  dry  positions  and  under 
Agrostemma  Gaillardias  Perennial  Pardanthus 

Arabis  Golden  Rod  Physostegia 

Coreopsis  Asclepia  Pentstemon  Grfl. 


the  hardest  of  conditions. 

Rubeckia 

Veronica 


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DELPHINIUM— HARDY  LARKSPUR 

Hard  to  beat  for  beauty,  hardiness,  length  of  blooming 
period  and  as  a  paying  crop.  Věry  little  danger  tbat  you  will 
get  over  stocked  on  Delphiniums.  There  are  millions  of  gar- 
dens  where  delphiniums  should  be  but  are  not  at  present. 
Start  a  bed  where  they  can  be  seen  by  visitors.  They  bloom 
early  in  the  spring,  selling  themselves.  Plants  year  old 
easily  seli  at  25  cents  per  plant,  large  clumps  with  a  balí  of 
dirt  at  $1.00  or  more.  Make  Belladonna  with  Wrexham  your 
leaders,  also  háve  some  Chinensis  a  variety  growing  only  3 
feet  tall  in  white  and  blue,  very  brightly  colored.  You  can 
sow  Delphiniums  in  the  spring  or  in  July  and  August  or  latě 
in  November  just  before  the  ground  freezes  up.  The  seed  will 
iay  dormant  and  will  sprout  early  in  the  spring  and  produc 
plants  with  little  or  no  attention.  You  get  the  benefit  of 
spring  rains,  the  time  it  takés  to  sow  the  seed  when  doně  in 
November  will  be  at  your  disposal  in  the  spring  when  you 
are  more  than  busy,  you  will  savé  time  and  expense  because 
you  will  hardly  need  t©  water  the  seedlings  from  November 
sown  seed.  DELPHINIUM  BLIGHT.  This  seldom  causes 
much  if  any  damage.  Bulletin  No.  513  may  be  had  from  Ag- 
ricultural  Experiment  Station,  Geneva,  N.  Y.,  in  which  In¬ 
formation  on  blight,  etc.,  will  be  found.  Delphinium  will 
thrive  in  any  good  soil  in  full  sunlight  but  refuses  to  do  weli 
in  sour  ground.  Sourness  is  corrected  by  liming.  FORCING 
DELPHINIUMS.  Generally  speaking  it  is  not  well  to  start 
forcing  before  Christmas  and  a  temperature  of  not  over  45 
degrees  at  night  suffices  at  the  outset.  Plant  20  inches  apari 
both  ways  and  twice  a  month  give  light  applications  of  liquid 
sheep  manure.  Plant  in  solid  beds.  loosen  the  soil  deep  for 
every  clump.  Water  only  when  really  needed  and  never  pour 
water  into  the  crowns. 

FORMOSUM  (Bellamosum).  Most  beautiful  deep  blue.  Height 
3  ft.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  oz.  $1.80;  lb.  $22.00. 
WREXHAM  DELPHINIUM  or  Hollyhock  Delphinium.  See 
novelty  pages. 

DELPHINIUM  ELATUM  (Bee  Larkspur)  —Beautiful  spikes  of 
rich  blue  single  flowers,  of  various  shades.  Height  3 
feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  oz.  80c. 

BELLADONNA  HYBRIDS — Contains  shades  of  the  palest  to 
the  darkest  blue  and  the  various  intervening  shades  of 
sapphire,  turquoise,  indigo,  etc.,  are  rich  and  beautiful. 
Plants  are  of  dwarf  growth  and  require  no  staking.  They 
branch  freely  from  the  crown  and  bloom  without  inter- 
mission  from  early  spring  till  latě  autumn.  T.  pkt.  10c; 
1-8  oz.  25c;  1  oz.  $1.60;  lb.  $20.00. 

PLANTS — Strong  2  year  old  field  clumps,  $3.00  per  25;  $10.00 
per  100. 

DELPHINIUM  BELLADONNA  LIGHT  BLUE— T.  pkt  10c; 

1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.00;  lb.  $24.00. 

GOLD  MEDAL  HYBRIDS — Very  choice,  origimally  saved  from 
very  best  named  varieties.  Bloomsi  on  stalks  2  feet  long 
or  better,  mostly  of  light  blue.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c; 
1  oz.  $1.40;  1  lb.  $18.00. 

DELPHINIUM  CHINESE;  BLUE — Of  brighter  color  and  more 
satisfactory  than  most  other  Delphiniums.  Will  furnish 
a  wealth  of  extra  fine  flowers  for  bouquets  throughout  the 
summer.  Height  3  feet.  BLUE— WHITE— MIXED.  Any 
color:  T.  pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  15c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $6.00. 

DIGITAUS— FOX  GLOVE 

Fine  hardy  perennials,  3  to  4  feet  tall,  bearing  large, 
gorgeously  colored,  bell  shaped  flowers  on  stout  and  straight 
stalks.  It  will  bloom  the  first  year  if  sown  early  and  will 
prove  perfectly  hardy  if  planted  in  soil  with  perfect  drainage 
and  covered  lightly  during  winter.  Easily  raised  from  seed. 
Water  only  when  it  is  really  needed  when  the  soil  is  half  dry. 
The  plants  should  stand  9  inches  apart. 

PURPUREA  MONTSTROSA — Very  large  of  many  colors, 
tigred  and  penciled.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.80. 
PURPUREA— T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $2.00. 
GLOXINIAEFLORA  PINK — Very  large  bell  shaped  flowers 
rivaling  those  of  gloxinia  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $5v40. 
GLOXINIAEFLORA  WHITE— T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $5.40. 
GLOXINIAEFLORA  MIXED— T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $5.40. 
DIGITALIS  SPECIÁL  MIXTURE  — Contains  all  of  the  choicest 
varieties  with  large  flowers,  šelf  colored  as  well  as  tigred, 
mottled  and  penciled  and  is  the  best  mixture  in  existence. 
T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c;  lb.  $7.00. 


Pinks — Speciál  Mixture 


DIANTHUS — PÍNKS 

CULTURE — Sow  when  the  weather  is  warm  and  settled, 

transplant  to  stand  a  foot  apart  each  way  or  sow  in  March  or 

April  and  plant  outdoors  in  May. 

ANNUAL  PINKS 

MOURNING  CLOAK — Rich  blackish  crimson  tipped  and 
fringed  with  snowy  white.  Large  double  and  handsome. 
Oz.  60c;  lb.  $7.00;  T  pkt.  10c. 

DIADÉM  PINK — -Double.  Briliant  markings  and  dazzling  col¬ 
ors.  Oz.  60c;  lb.  $7.00;  T.  pkt.  10c. 

IMPERALIS — Strong,  bushy  grower,  with  large,  double  flow¬ 
ers.  Oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.25;  T.  pkt.  10c. 

PRINCESS  PINKS — Large,  fringed-edged  flowers  of  different 
ground  colors  over  which  are  dotted  and  blotched  differ- 
ent  contrasting  colors.  Very  unique.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1  oz. 
60c. 

CHINENSIS  DOUBLE — Double  flowers  in  endless  variety  of 
colors,  whole  summer.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  30c;  lb.  $3.20. 

PRIZE  MIXTURE — Contains  all  the  annual  varieties  listed  as 
well  as  many  other  sorts.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  80c;  lb.  $8.00. 

HARDY  PERENNIAL  PINKS 

SPECIÁL  MIXTURE— This  mixture  comprises  all  the  best 
varieties  of  pinks,  both  double  and  single,  annual  a>_d 
perennial.  1-8  oz.  15c;  1  oz.  80c;  T.  pkt.  10c. 

DIANTHUS  BARBATUS — See  Sweet  William. 

GBASS  OR  SPÍCE  PINKS  — The  flowers  are  large,  very  double 
and  borne  profusely  on  short  stiff  stems.  Highly  fragrant. 
1-8  oz.  15c;  oz:  80c;  lb.  $12.00;  T.  pkt.  10c, 

CYCLOP  PINKS — Colors  of  exquisite  beauty,  enlivened  by  a 
eye  of  velvety  blood  red.  Has  a  sweet  elove-like  perfume. 
Single.  Oz.  60c;  lb.  $7.00;  T.  pkt.  10c. 

PLUMARIUS  SINGLE — Pheasant-eye  Pink.  Fragrant  large 
flowers  in  many  colors.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.20. 

LATIFOLIUS  ATROCOCINEUS — -Hardy  double  hybrid  carna- 
tion  of  deepest  red.  First  class  cut  flower  as  well  as  fine 
pot  plant.  T.  pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c;  lb.  $6.00. 

DELTOIDES  BRILLIANT- — A  splendid  perennial,  forming 
tufts  only  6  inches  high  covered  with  a  sheet  of  gorgeous 
brilliant  crimson  bloom.  Invaluable  as  a  rock  plant  for 
borders  and  pots.  In  bloom  from  early  spring  till  latě 
summer.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  oz.  $1.60. 


We  grow  our  own  gladiola  bulbs.  Prices  low — quality 
high.  See  our  offer. 


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DIMQRPHQTECA — NEW  HYBRÍDS 

Flowers  daisy-like,  very  showy,  2 Yi  inches  across,  suitable  for 
bouquets,  in  shades  of  orange,  buř,  pink  and  salmon,  through  sum- 
mer  and  fall.  The  flowers  possess  brilliant  metalic  lustre  and  are 
highly  attractive.  Easily  raised.  Annual.  Height  15  in.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  Ys  oz.  15e;  oz.  80c:  lb.  $10.00. 


DOLICHOS — HYACINTH  BEÁN 

A  rapidly  growing  annual  climber,  flowering  freely  in  erect 
racemes,  followed  by  ornainental  seedpods.  Sweet  scented.  Sow 
seeds  when  weather  is  reál  warni.  Space  nine  inches  apart.  Height 
10  feet.  Purple,  white  or  mixed.  T.  pkt.  5c;  1  oz.  10c;  1  lb.  90c. 


BUSH  DOLICHOS 

A  shapely,  eompact  annual,  bearing  a  profusion  of  snow  white, 
ea  shaped  flowers  on  spikes  1S  inches  long,  high  class  for  bouquets. 
ow  the  seed,  when  danger  of  frost  is  ověř,  3  feet  apart.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $2.00. 


DORONICUM  CAUCASICUM 

Hardy  perennial  bearing  quantities  of  daisy-like  golden  yellow 
flowers,  three  inches  across,  excellent  for  cutting  during  April  and 
May.  Succeeds  in  almost  any  soil  and  will  stand  considerable 
amount  of  shade.  Suitable  for  forcing.  Height  2-4  ft.  15  seeds 
10c ;  100  seeds  50e. 


DRACANEA  INDÍVISA 

For  window  boxes,  hanging  baskets  or  as  a  pot  plant.  An  orna- 
mental  leaved  plant  with  long,  narrow,  green  foliage.  Easily  raised 
front  seed  which  is  sown  in  January  in  shallow  boxes  filled  with  a 
mixture  of  soil,  sand  and  leaf  niold.  It  is  potted  off  in  April  and 
shifled  to  larger  pots  as  required ;  must  never  be  permitted  to  be- 
come  pot  bound.  Lb.  $3.80;  oz.  40;  T.  pkt.  10c. 

DRACANEA  AUSTRALIS — Broad  leaved  variety,  popular  with  many 
growers.  Seed  in  berries,  which  must  be  rubbed  out  before  sow- 
ing.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.80. 

DRACANEA  MAZELI — Similar  to  Indivisa.  The  foliage  has  a  metalic 
lustre,  each  leaf  marked  with  red.  Magniflcent.  100  seeds  40c; 
500  seeds  $1.25. 

ECHEVERÍA 

The  leaves  are  fleshy,  forming  a  neat  rosette  and  are  indispen- 
sable  in  caTpet  bedding.  The  variety  offered  below  is  particularly 
beautiful. 

DE  SMETIANA — The  leaves  are  thick  and  present  a  look  as  if  they 
were  covered  with  white  powder.  25  seeds  10c;  100  seeds  30c. 

ECHINOPS  RITRO— GLOBE  THISTLE 

A  rank  growing  hardy  perennial,  valuahle  for  produeing  sub- 
tropical  efřeets  in  the  garden  and  furnishing  flowers  of  bright  metal- 
lic  blue  in  large  globul?.r  heads  very  striking  and  highly  valuable  for 
wlnter  bouquets.  Handsome  foliage,  deep  green  above,  silvery  be- 
neath,  in  bloom  from  July  to  September.  Height  3  ft.  T.  pkt.  10c: 
oz.  40c. 

EC^2  00°CYSTIS  I'OBATA— Wild  cuke-  T-  Pkt-  5c;  oz.  20c :  1  lb. 

ERYNGIUM  AMETH Y STÍNŮM 

„.  A,real  curi- šity  amongst  flowers.  Useful  for  winter  bouquets. 
lhe  plants  grow  about  30  inches  high  and  bear  lilac  blue,  odd  look- 

on  .íerL  ^?ardy  and  eagy  t0  raise-  T  Pkt-  10c;  Ys  oz.  20c:  oz. 

£1.<JU ;  lb.  $6.00. 


ERIANTHDS  RAVENNAE — Plume  grass.  Both  leaves  and  plumes 
very  ornainental.  The  plumes  resemble  pampas  grass  and  are 
useful  in  dried  bouquets.  Easily  raised  in  ordinary  garden  soil 
in  sunny  situation.  Quite  hardy.  Height  4  to  7  ft.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

EULALIA  JAPONICA — Ornamental  Grass,  very  handsome  as  single 
specimen  or  in  groups  with  Arundo  Donax.  Height  4  to  9  ft., 
depending  on  how  ricli  the  soil.  Leaves  variegated.  T.  pkt.  10c; 
oz.  50c. 

ESCHSCHOLTZIA— CALIFORNIA  POPPY 

Of  low  spreading  growth,  excellent  as  border  plants  or  dn  masses. 
Sow  the  seeds  where  the  plants  are  to  remain,  thin  out  to  a  foot 
apart,  if  you  fail  to  do  this  you  will  get  no  biooms  Does  splendidlv 
in  our  climate  and  grows  readily  from  seed.  Annual.  Height  10 
inches. 

SPECIÁL  MIXTURE — This  mixture  eontains  over  ten  of  the  finest 
varieties,  both  double  and  single  sorts,  and  is  the  most  complete 
mixture  of  these  cliarming  annuais  in  existence.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz. 
40c;  lb.  $4.75. 

EDCALTPTUS  GLOBOSUS — A  tree,  extremely  fast  growing.  Seed 
started  early  in  the  spring  will  produce  a  tree  severní  feet  táli 
with  large  leaves  and  is  sometimes  ušed  in  landscape  gardening 
for  a  tropical  effect.  Not  haTdy  in  the  North.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8 
oz.  10c;  oz.  60c; 

EUPHORBIA 

HETEROPHYLA — (Mexičan  Fire  Plant).  An  annual  resembling 
beautiful  hot  house  poinsetta.  The  plants  are  of  branching  bush 
like  form,  with  smooth,  glossy  foliage.  About  midsummer  the 
center  top  leaves  of  each  branch  turn  a  vivid  orange  scarlet. 
Plant  in  rich  soil  and  a  sunny  location  about  9  inches  apart. 
Both  Heterophyla  and  Variegata  grow  wild  here  in  Iowa.  Height 
2  to  3  feet.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

VARIEGATA — (Snow  on  the  Mountain  or  Mountain  Spurge).  Plants 
2  feet  high  with  beautiful  foliage  veined  and  marglned  with 
white.  Annual.  Height,  2  feet.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.50. 
EVERLASTING  FLOWERS  MIXED— T.  pkt.  5c ;  1-8  oz.  10c ;  oz.  60c. 


EUPATORIUM 

In  shape  of  flowers  Eupatorium  resembles  the  well  known  Agera- 
tum,  bearing  smáli  individual  heads  but  aggregated  into  showy 
masses.  Fraseri  is  hardy  the  other  two  are  not.  Treated  like  Stevia 
they  will  furnish  quantities  of  cut  flowers  during  winter  and  make 
hrst-class  pot  plants.  Easy  to  grow. 

EUPATORIUM  FRASERI — Hardy  perennial.  Flower  snow-white  in 
clusters,  neat  and  pretty.  Height  1%  ft.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c. 
EUPATORIUM  WEINMANNIAUM— Resembles  Stevia  Serrata. 
Biooms  white.  A  profuse  bloomer.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-64  oz.  20c; 
1-8  oz.  35c;  oz.  $3.60. 

EUPATORIUM  SERRULATUM — Very  floriferous  winter  flowering 
pot  plant  with  large  heads  of  crimson  rose  biooms.  T.  pkt.  10c; 
1-64  oz.  20c;  1-8  oz.  $3.60. 


NO  MONEY  IN  GLADIOLI? 

Yes — if  you  háve  them  all  in  bloom  when  everybody's  garden  is 
full  of  them.  Read  what  we  say  as  to  their  culture. 


Home  is  the  most  important  iusititution  in  the  worldL 
Miake  it  beantiful  with  flowers. 


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GaiUardia  Lorenziana 


Luffa  Gourd 


Digitalis 


FUCHSIA  HYBRIDA 

An  excellent  house  plant,  and  fine  for  shady  plaees,  where  few 
other  plants  will  answer.  They  make  a  flowering  plant  from  seed 
ín  less  than  a  year  and  come  trne  from  seed.  Haif  hardy  perennial, 
will  stand  slight  frost.  Do  not  grow  them  in  a  warmer  house 
than  50  degrees  at  night. 

SINGLE  MIXED,  DOUBLE  MIXED,  DOUBLE  AND  SINGLE 
MLXED,  DOUBLE  WITH  VVHITE  COKOLLA,  DOUBLE  WITH 
BLUE  COKOLLA.  Any  of  the  above :  20  seeds  20c;  100  seeds 
70c;  1,000  seeds  $-2.50. 


FREESIA 

Highly  paying  as  a  cut  flower  and  pot  plant.  For  pot  culture, 
plače  6-8  smáli  bulbs  in  a  4  in.  pot,  using  rich  sandy  loam.  For 
a  crop  of  cut  flowers  plant  the  seed  in  benches  with  6-8  in.  of  soil  in 
a  cool  house  as  close  as  possible  to  the  glass,  in  rows  8  in.  apart  and 
an  inc-h  apart  in  the  rows,  covering  the  seed  lightly.  When  the 
plants  get  2  in.  high,  apply  weak  liquid  manure  liberally,  keep 
shaded  on  hot  sunny  days,  give  plenty  of  ventilation  (this  is  very 
important)  and  maintain  a  temperature  of  40  to  45  degrees.  You 
will  raise  from  seed  in  4  to  5  months  a  perfect  crop  of  flowers 
of  better  grade  than  you  can  from  bulbs  and  you  are  sure  of 
suecess  provided  you  will  ventilate,  grow  them  cool  and  not  too 
far  from  the  glass.  Try  now — do  not  wait  until  everybody  will  be 
in  the  game  and  competition  hard  to  meet.  Make  successive  sow- 
ings  from  August  to  February. 

REFKACTA  ALBA — Pure  white,  fragrant  flowers.  Height  1  ft. 
T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

NEW  HYBRIDS  (Ragioneri) — The  flowers  comprise  shades  of  pink, 
blue,  orange,  red,  etc.,  often  delieatelv  spotted  and  veined.  T. 
pkt.  20c;  ys  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.00. 


GAILLARDIA— BLANKET  FLOWER 

Both  the  annual  as  well  as  as  perennial  varletles  are  flrst  class 

cut  flowers  and  they  produce  a  most  gorgeous  effect  in  beds  or 

borders.  They  bloom  all  snmmer  till  frost.  Height  2  feet. 

ANNUAL  VARIETIES 

LORENZIANA  DOUBLE  MIXED — Annual.  Very  valuable  as  cut 
flower  producing  large  blooms  in  many  colors  on  long  stalks 
that  last  a  long  time  in  water.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $2.90. 

PICTA — Large  single  flowers  crimson  and  orange.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz. 
20c;  lb.  $2.80. 

PERENNIAL  VARIETIES 

GAILLARDIA  GRFL.  NEW  HYBRIDS— These  hybrids  embrace  va- 
rieties  with  flowers  of  mammotb  proportions  both  single  and 
semi-double.  The  colors  are  pure  yellow,  brilliant  crimson, 
crimson  edged  white,  blood  red  bordered  yellow,  brownish  crim- 
son,  etc.  All  these  are  absolutely  hardy  of  easiest  culture,  doing 
well  and  producing  quantities  of  large  splendid  colored  blooms 
in  any  kind  of  soil,  from  June  till  frost.  First  class  cut  flowers 
lasting  in  water  a  week  or  more.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz. 
80c;  lb.  $9.00. 

GAILLARDIA  PORTOLA — Of  upright  growth,  bearing  on  long 
straight  stems,  large  flowers  with  very  smáli  yellow  centers. 
outlined  with  bronze-red.  The  petals  are  vivid  scarlet,  marked 
at  the  tips  with  a  most  attractice  shade  of  deep  yellow,  in  a 
clearly  defined  circle.  A  flrst  class  flower.  T.  pkt.  10c ;  %  oz. 
15c;  oz.  80c;  lb.  $9.00 

GAZANIA  SPLENDENS  HYBRIDA  GRFL.— Haif  hardy  perennial  of 
dwarf  and  compaet  haibit,  bearing  daisy  like  flowers  with  mark- 
ings  of  brown,  white,  yellow  and  blue,  very  beautiful.  Valuable 
bedding  and  pot  plant.  Easy  to  grow,  blooms  the  flrst  year  from 
seed  if  sown  early,  will  grow  in  the  poorest  soil  and  stand  any 
amount  of  dry  weather,  blooming  all  summer  till  frost.  50  seeds 
20c;  500  seeds  $1.00. 


CLIMBING  FOXGLOVE  (Lophospermum  Scandens) — A  tender  an¬ 
nual  climbing  plant  of  rapid  growth  bearing  lovely  pink  flowers 
resembling  foxgloves  from  July  till  frost.  Height  10  feet.  T. 
pkt.  15c;  1-16  oz.  25c. 

GEUM  COCCINEUM 

MRS.  BRADSHAW — Hardy,  short,  growing  perennial  easily  raised 
from  seed.  Blooms  profusely  from  June  till  frost.  Blooms  re- 
semhle  carnations;  are  large,  half  double,  fiery  scarlet.  Height 
24  inches.  Do  not  hesitate  to  grow  this  flower;  it  is  well  worth 
while.  T.  pkt.  20c;  1-8  oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.20. 

GERANIUM 

These  grow  easily  from  seed  and  produce  blooming  plants  the 
flrst  summer.  * 

LARGE  FLOWERING  MIXED — This  mixture  includes  the  finest 
Zonale  varieties  with  flowers  of  the  most  perfect  form.  A  packet 
contains  50  seeds,  15c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  1  oz.  $1.40. 

GERBERA— TRANSVAAL  DAISY 

A  new  and  entirely  distdnct  plant  @f  uncommon  beauty  with 
daisy  like  blossoms  4  to  6  inches  across,  borne  on  long,  stiff  stems, 
unsurpassed  as  cut  flowers,  being  of  splendid  lasting  substance. 

Seed  sown  in  sandy  soil,  kept  moderately  moist,  produces  plants 
large  enough  to  handle  in  6  weeks  and  blooming  plants  in  6  months. 
Treat  same  as  you  do  carnations.  In  benches,  the  plants  must  háve 
8  to  10  inches  of  soil  for  best  results  and  they  should  be  transplanted 
every  second  year.  If  in  a  natural  bed  they  may  stay  3  or  4  years 
without  transplanting.  A  half  hardy  perennal.  As  a  rule  taken  up 
in  the  North  before  heavy  frosts  and  wintered  over  in  a  cold  frame. 
It  will  winter  well  even  in  the  iNorth  if  covered  up  with  shallow 
boxes  filled  with  dry  straw.  Height  18  in. 

SPECIÁL  MIXTURE — Contains  the  French  and  German  strains  that 
háve  created  a  sensation  in  the  floral  world.  20  seeds,  15c ;  100 
seeds,  50c;  1,000  seeds,  $3.50. 

GILLIA  CAPITATA 

Produces  on  long  stiff  stems  large  round  flowers  of  attractive 
pále  mauve  color,  very  graceful.  Good  for  cutting.  T.  pkt.  5c ;  oz. 
20c;  lb.  $2.50. 

GLOXINIA 

Sow  the  seed  in  November  or  Deceinher,  prick  the  seedling  into 
flats  later  pot  singly.  Use  rich  soil  mixed  with  about  one-third  of 
sharp  sand.  During  the  summer  keep  the  plants  partly  shaded  and 
never  water  over  the  foliage.  Gloxinias  are  easily  raised  and  their 
large  bell  shaped  brilliantly  colored  flowers  are  of  astonishlng  beau¬ 
ty.  The  seed  we  offer  contains  the  choicest  strains  of  the  giganthea 
and  the  new  varieties  with  erect  flowers.  Speciál  Mixture.  T.  pkt. 
25c;  1-64  oz.  $1.75. 

GLOXINIA  REGINA  HYBRIDA— (Sinningia).  IMPERIÁL  GLOX¬ 
INIA — Splendid  robust  growing,  dark  leaved  hybrids,  mostly 
erect  flowered.  T.  pkt.  25c ;  1-64  oz.  $1.75. 


GREVILLEA  ROBUSTA— SILK  OAK 

Sow  any  time.  For  spring  sales  in  June  or  early  August  trans- 
plant  in  2  ineh  pots  direct  from  the  pan  as  soon  as  large  enough 
to  handle  and  Shift  on  as  required.  This  plant  will  stand  more 
neglect  than  anything  we  know  of,  is  cheaply  raised  requiriug  only 
very  low  temperature  to  keep  on  growing,  and  takés  the  plače  of 
Boston  ferns  and  for  window  boxes  there  is  nothing  better.  The 
foliage  is  fern  like.  T.  pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  15c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $6.00. 
GOLDEN  ROD — Well  known  hardy  perennial  with  yellow  flowers, 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  ÍOWA 


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GODETIA 


Věry  easy  to  grow.  Makes  Hne  pot  plant  if  sown  in  October, 
will  make  blooming  plants  in  May.  Blooms  are  of  satiny  textuře, 
mostly  crimson.  If  sown  in  the  open  in  April,  blooms  from  June 
to  SeptembeT  and  is  a  fine  plant  for  borders,  beds  or  groups.  A 
paying  flower  for  the  florist  to  grow  for  spring  trade.  Plant  6  inches 
apart.  Height  15  inches.  Annual.  Finest  mixed  tall  yarieties.  T. 
pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $5.60. 


Godetia  Gloriosa 


Gourds  Speciál  Mixture 

SPECIÁL  MIXTURE — This  contains  more  than  20  different  Orna- 
mental  Gourds.  Lb.  $1.50;  oz.  15c;  T.  pkt.  10c. 


GYPSOPHYLA — BABY’S  BREATH 

The  Paniculata  section  are  perennials,  the  Elegans  are  annual. 
Sow  the  annual  varieties  several  times  during  summer  to  keep  up 
a  supply.  Of  same  usefulness  as  Gypsophyla  are  also  these  flowers: 
Asperula  Odorata,  Saponaria  Vaccaria,  Statice  Latifolia  and  Trache- 

llum. 

PANICULATA — Delicate  free  flowering  little  plants,  covered  with  a 
profusion  of  Star  shaped  blossoms.  Well  adapted  for  hanging 
baskets  and  for  mixing  with  other  cut  flowers.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz. 
40c;  lb.  $4.80. 

PANICULATA— Fi.  pl.  double.  T.  pkt  16c;  1-8  oz.  45c;  1  oz.  $3.40. 
GYPSOPHYLA  REPENS — First  rate  perennial  rock  and  border 
plant,  eompletely  covered  with  single,  stár  shaped,  white 
flowers  from  June  till  August.  Height  6  in.  T.  pkt.  10c;  % 
oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.00. 


GODETIA  GLORIOSA — Of  all  dwarf  growing  varieties,  this  is  the 
most  beautiful.  Flowers  large,  satiny,  glowing  blood  red.  Height 
1  ft,  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c. 

GODETIA  ROSE  QUEEN — Flowers  double,  bright  rose.  Height  2 
feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  1  oz.  80c. 

GODETI  \  ADMIRATION — Flowers  clear  pinkish  mauve  in  long 
loose  sprays.  Height  2  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  1  oz.  80c. 

GODETIA  METEOR — Flowers  brilliant  crimson,  scarlet  shading  to 
pink  at  edge.  Height  2  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  1  oz.  80c. 

GODETIA  BLUSHING  BRIDE— Flowers  bright  crimson,  very  double. 
Height  1%  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  1  oz.  SOc. 


GOMPHRENA — BACHELOR’S  BUTTON 

A  showy  annual,  everlasting  with  clover-like  heads  of  different 
colors,  much  ušed  in  both  fresh  and  dried  bouquets.  Height  1  foot. 
WHITE,  CRIMSON,  PINK,  ORANGE,  MIXED.  Any  color:  T.  pkt. 
5c;  oz.  25c;  lb.  $2.50. 

DWARF  GOMPHRENA — Suitable  for  carpeting  and  flower  designs. 
Height  6  inches.  The  colors  are  red  and  white.  Either  color: 
T.  pkt.  5c ;  oz.  25c ;  lb.  $2.50. 


ORNAMENT AL  GRASSES 

MIXTURE — Contains  only  the  best  and  most  ornamental  varieties 
both  annual  and  perennial.  T.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  30c. 

See  also:  Agrostis,  Arundo,  Briza,  Coix,  Cyperus,  Erianthus, 
Eulalia,  Lagurus,  Pennisetum,  Stipa. 

ORNAMENTAL  GOURDS 

These  are  luxuriant,  rapid  growing  annual  climbers,  adapted  to 
all  purposes  for  which  climbing  plants  are  ušed,  and  producing  their 
ornamental  fruits  in  great  profusion.  Height  10  to  20  feet. 

NÉST  EGG — White  egg  shaped  fruits.  1  oz.  15c;  T.  pkt.  5c. 

TURK’S  CAP — Red,  lower  portion  green,  striped  white. 

PEAR  SHAPED — Green,  striped  with  cream. 

LUFFA — Dish  rag,  Sponge  or  Bonnet  Gourd.  1  oz.  15c;  T.  pkt.  5c. 
SERPENT — Fruit  5  feet  long,  striped  like  a  serpent. 

DIPPER  SHAPED — Handsomely  striped.  Oz.  15c;  T.  pkt.  5c. 
CHINESE  BOTTLE— Lb.  $1.60;  OZ.  15c;  T.  pkt.  5c. 

SPOON— A  very  odd  shaped  variety.  Oz.  20c;  T.  pkt.  10c. 
HERCULES  CLUB — Club  shaped,  four  feet  long. 

ORANGE — Orange  shaped.  Oz.  15c;  T.  pkt.  5c. 

KNOB  KERRIE — The  fruits  are  of  fantastic  shape. 

AFRIČAN  PIPE  GOURD— Produces  fruits  from  which  an*  made 
Calabash  pipes.  Any  variety.  T.  pkt.  5c ;  oz.  15c ;  lb.  $1.60. 


Gypsophyla  Elegans  Grandlflora 


ÍLEGAN8  GRAND1FLOKA — Angďs  Breath.  Large  flowered  annual 
variety,  pure  white.  Make  several  sowings  for  cut  flowers.  T 
pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  lb.  $1.20. 

ELEGANS  CAItMINEA — Annual.  Rich  rose  pink,  flne  for  cutting. 
T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  lb.  $1.80. 

ELEGANS  DELICATE  PINK— Annual.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  lb.  $1.80. 


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HELICHRYSUM — STRAWFLOWER 

One  of  the  best  strawflowers.  Flowers  double,  very  large, 
making  a  íirst  class  cut  flower.  Gather  tbe  bloom  when  par- 
tially  unfolded  and  suspend  with  their  heads  downward  in  a 
shady  plače.  Hardy  annual.  Height  2  feet. 

SILYEB  BALL— white;  CBIMSON;  GOLDEN  BALE— yellow; 
CABMINE  BOSE;  PINK;  YIOLET;  SCABLET;  FIBE- 
BALL — red;  MIXED.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.80. 

HELENIUM  HOOPESI 

A  fine  perennial  about  30  in.  high,  flowers  orange  yellow, 
daisy-like,  of  elegant  form,  in  bloom  during  May  and  June. 
T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  $1.20. 

HELENIUM  BIYEBTON  GEM— Robust  growing  perennial, 
bearing  quantities  of  daisy-like,  reddish  bronze  flowers 
from  July  to  October.  Height  3%  ft.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz. 
80c. 

HELIOTROPE 

Highly  valued  for  the  fragrance  of  its  flowers,  which 
háve  a  strong  vanilla  perfume.  Easily  grown  from  seed;  a 
splendid  plant  for  florists.  Sow  in  January  to  March,  pot  off 
and  shift  as  neccessary.  Will  bloom  in  May  or  June.  Make 
cuttings  in  July  for  winter  flowers.  Must  háve  good  drainage 
and  never  suffer  from  lack  of  watcr. 

MAMMOTH  MIXED — (Gigantheum).  Tall  growing  varieties 
with  large  strongly  perfumed  flowers.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8 
oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.20. 

QUEEN  MABGUEBITE — This  is  the  finest  dwarf  extra  large 
flowered,  strongly  scented  variety,  with  deep  blue  flowers. 
T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.20. 

HEDYSARUM  CORONARIUM 

French  Honeysuckle — Flowers  bright  red,  fragrant  in 
long  racemes  suitable  for  cutting.  Hardy  with  slight  pro- 
tection.  Height  2-3  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

HESPERIS  NANA  CANDIDISSIMA 

True  variety.  Very  compact,  snow  white  free  flowering 
hardy  perennial  growing  2  feet  high,  fine  for  cutting.  Double. 
T.  pkt.  lOs;  oz.  80c;  lb.  $8.50. 

HESPEBIS  MATBONALIS — Dame’s  Rocket.  Evening  Scented 
Stock.  A  vigorous,  perfectly  hardy  perennial  2-3  ft.  tall. 
bearing  in  abundance  large  fiat  heads  of  single  stock-like 
flowers  strongly  and  most  pleasantly  perfumed  from  May 
to  August.  Does  well  in  partial  shade  or  full  sunlight,  an 
elegant  cut  flower  and  a  plant  that  will  seli  at  sight.  Iťs 
a  beauty  in  every  respect.  PUBPLE,  YIHITE,  M3XED, 
Any  color:  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

HESPEBIS  NIYEA — An  especially  ehoice  perennial  18  in. 
tall,  flowers  white,  double,  fragrant  and  as  cut  flower  ex- 
tremely  desirable.  T.  pkt.  20c;  1-8  oz.  80c. 


HOLLYHOCK 

One  of  our  grandest  summer  and  autumn  flowering  planta.  Seed 
sown  any  time  before  midsummer  will  produce  fine  planta  for  flow¬ 
ering  next  year.  Height  6  to  8  feet. 

DOUBLE  WHITE,  DOUBLE  BLACK,  DOUBLE  PINK,  DOUBEK 
BBIOHT  RED,  DOUBEK  YELLOW,  DOUBLE  MAROON, 
DOUBLE  MIXED. 

Any  of  the  above:  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $LOO;  lb.  $12.00. 
EVERBLOOMING  ANNUAL  HOLLYHOCKS — These  Hollyhocks,  un- 
like  the  old  sorts,  bloom  the  íirst  season.  Seed  sown  in  March 
will  begin  to  bloom  early  in  summer.  Choice  mixture  of  colors. 
T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.20. 

MAMMOTH  FRINGED  HOLLYHOCKS— (Allegheney).  The  flowers 
are  from  4  to  6  inches  across,  single  and  semi-double,  finely 
fringed  and  curled.  The  colors  are  white,  shell  pink,  ruby  red, 
crimson,  maroon,  etc.  They  bloom  from  June  till  frost  if  sown 
early.  MIXED — T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $6.00 

HUMULUS—JAPANESE  HOP 

Annual  climber,  making  quick,  dense  growth. 

SILYEB  STBIPED — Folige  splashed  with  white.  T.  pkt.  5c; 
oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.80. 

GBEEN  LEAYED — T.  pkt.  5c;  %  oz.  10c;  oz.  30c;  lb.  $3.20. 
HYACINTHUS  CANDICANS — Easily  raised  from  seed.  Hardy, 
bulbous,  white  flowering  perennial,  3  feet  high.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  oz.  40c. 

HUNNEMAN1A — TUSJP  POPPY 

Hardy  annual,  producing  cup  shaped,  bright  yellow  flow¬ 
ers  3  inches  across  on  stout  stem  foot  long.  The  petals  are 
crinkled  like  satin.  Wonderful  cut  flowers,  lasting  2  weeks  in 
water.  Height  18  in.  If  you  happen  to  háve  room  in  a  cold 
house  during  January,  sow  in  rows  3  in.  apart,  thin  out  to  3 
in.  in  the  rows  for  a  crop  of  flowers  that  will  be  ready  6 
weeks  after  sowing  and  salable  in  any  market.  T.  pkt.  10c; 
oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

HEUCHERA  SANGUINEA— GORAL  RELLS 

This  is  one  of  the  finest  hardy  perennials  with  red  flow¬ 
ers,  excellent  for  bouquets,  blooming  from  early  spring  till 
frost.  Does  well  in  full  sunlight  as  well  as  when  partially 
shaded.  The  color  is  a  vivid  shade  of  coral  red,  perfectly 
charming.  Height  2  feet.  T.  pkt.  25c;  %  oz.  95c;  oz.  $7.00. 
HELIANTHUS  RIGIDUS — This  is  one  of  the  best  perennial  Sun- 
flowers,  with  large  sometimes  semi-double  yellow  flowers  with 
blaek  centera.  Height  3-4  ft.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  $2.00. 

ICE  PLANT 

Suitable  for  rock  work,  hanging  baskets,  etc.  Foliage 
thick,  frosted  and  wax-like.  Easily  grown  from  seed  sown 
from  March  to  May.  Haif  hardy  annual.  Height  6  inches. 
T.  pkt.  10;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.00. 


HIBISCUS— MALLOW  MARVELS 


IMPATIENS  SULTÁNI 


Producos  immense  flowers  with  a  large  crimson  nye, 
measuring  7  inches  aeross,  and  a  plant  has  as  many  as  firty 
of  them.  It  blooms  from  seed  the  first  year.  Height  4  to  6 
feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $6.00. 

HIBISCUS  ROSE  SINENSIS— Chinese  Rose.  Forms  neat  bushes  3 
to  5  feet  tall,  bearing  very  large  richly  colored  flowers,  mostly 
in  shades  of  red  and  orange  and  never  fails  to  attract  attention. 
Needs  protection  over  winter  in  the  North.  10  seeds  10c;  100 
seeds  80c. 


Easy  to  raise  from  seed  and  indispensable  for  window 
boxes  and  bedding  also  as  a  house  plant,  as  they  will  bloom  i 
profusely  even  in  the  darkest  shade,  where  hardly  anything  1 
else  would  grow  let  alone  bloom.  The  flowers  are  waxy  like. 
Brilliantly  colored  in  all  shades  of  red.  Plant  10  inches  apart. 
Height  18  inches.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-32  oz.  30c;  1-8  oz.  80c. 

IBIS  KAEMPFEBI — Japanese  Iris  mixed.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  t 
60c;  lb.  $5.00. 


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IPOMEA— CLMBER 

Of  rapid  growth  covering  trellises  and  other  supports 
with  beautiful  flowers. 

Sow  outdoors  early  in  the  spring;  plant  six  inches  apart 
and  cover  one-half  inch.  They  grow  nearly  everywhere,  in 
any  soil.  Start  the  seed  of  Moonflower  in  January. 

IPOMEA  SETOSA — (Brazilian  Morning  Glory).  A  verv  rapid 
growing  vine,  that  forms  a  most  dense  and  attractive 
screen.  The  flowers  are  rose  colored  and  measure  three 
inches  across  and  are  borne  in  large  clusters.  1  oz.  20c; 
lb.  $2.60;  T.  pkt.  5c. 

RONA  NOX — (Evening  Glory).  Violet  flowers,  large  and  fra- 
grant.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $2.00. 

IPOMEA  HEAYENLY  RLUE — Start  the  seeds  in  pots  in 
March  and  plant  out  doors  when  danger  of  frost  is  past. 
A  rapid  grower,  bearing  as  many  as  200  very  large  most 
beautiful  sky  blue  flowers  at  a  time.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz. 
10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $7.00. 

GIANT  MOONFLOWER,  i.  NOCTIFLORA 

Very  showy  of  the  annual  climbers,  easily  reaching  a 
height  of  25  or  30  feet.  At  night  and  during  duli  days  the 
plants  are  covered  with  large,  pure  white  fragrant  flowers, 
5  to  6  inches  in  diameter.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  lb.  $3.20. 

IPOMEA  ROCHESTER — Rochester  Morning  glory.  Flowers 
deep  blue  with  a  wide  white  band  around  the  edges. 
Splendid.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

I.  PURPURE  A— MORNING  GLORY 
Of  all  flowers  this  is  probably  the  most  widely  knowrn 
Grows  ahout  15  feet  high. 

MIXED:  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  lb.  $1.00. 

IPOMEA  IMPERIALIS — Japanese  Morning  Glory.  The  flow¬ 
ers  are  of  gigantic  size,  streaked,  marbled  mottled, 
striped  and  bordered  in  wonderful  fashion  and  sometimes 
show  rare  markings  of  ash-gray  bronze,  terra-cotta, 
bro<wn  and  slate-blue.  In  variety  of  colors,  large  size  of 
blooms  no  other  strain  can  equal  our  Speciál  Mixture.  T. 
pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  lb.  $1.40. 

JAPANESE  FLOWER  LAWN 

Composed  of  annual  and  perennial  flowers  suitable  for  a 
flower  lawn.  Sow  the  seed  broadcast,  very  thinly  in  elean 
ground,  (free  of  weeds)  when  danger  of  frost  is  past  and  you 
will  get  a  riot  of  flowers.  An  oz.  of  seed  will  sow  a  space  20 
feet  square.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  lb.  $2.00. 

'  Mr.  Florist,  try  some  Godetia  this  year.  It  is  a  most  showy  plant. 
B  extremely  easy  to  grow  and  in  this  country  a  novelty — just  the  thing 
,  the  public  is  looking  for  and  willing  to  pay  for. 

JAPANESE  IRIS 

iř  Beautiful,  large.  gracefully  formed  flowers  in  many  colors  and 
perfectly  hardy  if  planted  deep,  the  crown  covered  with  2-3  inches 
of  soil  and  given  slight  protection  over  winter.  Easily  raised  from 
seed.  MIXED— T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $5.00. 


K ochia 


INULA 

Hardy  perennial  plants  of  easiest  culture,  bearing  fine 
flowsrs  in  various  shades  of  yellow  from  June  till  frost. 
INULA  GLANDULOSA  SUPERBA— Flowers  sulphur  yellow, 

height,  4  ft.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-16  oz.  40c;  1-8  oz.  75c;  1  oz. 

$5.40. 

INULA  ROYLEANA — Splendid  flowers  deep  orange  yellow. 

Height  2  ft.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-16  oz.  40c;  1-8  oz.  75c;  1  oz. 

$5.40. 

INULA  GRANDIFLORA 

Gold  Marguerite — The  plants  grow  3  ft.  high  and  bear 
early  in  June  quantities  of  golden  yellow  flowers  5  inches 
across.  Splendid  for  cutting.  T.  pkt.  20c;  1-16  oz.  45c;  1-8 
oz.  80c;  1  oz.  $6.00. 

ISATIS  GLAUCA 

Perfectly  hardy  perennial  2  ft.  high,  producing  in  June  quan¬ 
tities  of  flowers  in  panicles,  of  bright  yellow  color.  useful  in  ar¬ 
rangement  with  other  flowers.  T.  Pkt.  10c ;  oz.  40c. 

KOCHIA — SUMMER  CYPRESS 

An  annual  forming  a  close  dense  plant.  about  30  inches  hieb; 
has  fine  feathery  foliage  of  rich,  deep  green  which  turns  bright 
red  in  fall.  Ušed  for  temporary  hedge  or  in  groups;  also  single 
plants.  Plant  18  inches  apart.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  lb.  $1.00. 
JERUSALEM  CHERRY — See  Solanum  Capsicastrum. 

LANTANA 

This  is  a  showy  bedding  and  basket  plant  of  rapid  growth, 
fine  for  pot  culture  in  the  winter  or  garden  deeoration  in  the  sum- 
mer.  Verbena-like  heads  of  orange,  white,  rose  and  other  colored 
flowers.  Tender  perennial.  Height  1  to  2  feet. 

Compact  growing  dwarf  hybrids  in  all  colors.  T.  pkt.  10c:  oz. 
60c;  lb.  $5.00. 

LAGURUS  OVATUS— Hare’s  Tail  Grass 

Bears  large,  egg  shaped  satiny  heads,  suitable  either  fresh  or 
dried  for  bouquets.  Annual.  T.  pkt.  10c:  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

ANNUAL  LARKSPUR 

The  Tall  Double  Larkspur  is  a  charming  flower  that  pays  reál 
well  to  grow,  both  outdoors  and  under  glass.  In  the  greenhouse  it 
should  be  grown  in  a  temperature  as  near  as  possible  to  50  degrees. 
It  will  then  produce  finer  and  more  flowers^  than  when  grown  in  the 
open.  Given  rich  soil  and  full  sunlight,  it  will  grow  5  feet  tall  and 
bear  great  numbers  of  heavy  spikes,  excellent  for  bouquets  and 
floral  work.  It  will  yield  much  greater  number  of  spikes  if  the 
terminál  stalk  is  cut  out  when  the  plants  are  about  a  foot  high. 
To  get  the  flowers  for  Deeoration  Day,  sow  in  December  or  early  in 
January  and  give  plenty  of  light  and  avoid  cold  drafts  to  prevent 
mildew.  If  intended  to  bloom  in  the  open,  sow  the  seed  when  the 
apple  is  in  bloom  and  set  the  plants  10  inches  apart.  The  seed  we 
offer  is  the  finest  strain  of  Double  Stock  Flowered  Tall  Branching 
variety  unsurpassed  in  quality. 

WHITE,  BRIGHT  ROSE  PINK,  BLACK  BLUE,  DA1ÍK  BLUE,  EX- 

QUISITE  PINK,  LILAC,  LUSTROPS  CARM1NT  .  NEWPORT 

PINK,  ROSY  SCARLET,  SHELL  PINK,  SKY  BLUE,  MIXED. 

Any  of  the  above.  T.  pkt.  10c :  oz.  40c ;  lb.  $4.00. 

DWARF  LARKSPUR — In  all  colors.  double,  growing  about  18  inches 

high,  popular  variety  for  growing  in  garden.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz. 

30c;  lb.  $3.50. 


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Tall  Double  Stock  Fld.  Larkspnr 


LATHYRUS  LATIFOLIUS— Everlasting  Pea 

FINEST  MXXED— 1  oz.  40c ;  T.  plit.  5c;  lb.  $6.00. 

LATHYRUS  PINK  BEAUTY— Flowers  pále  pink.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8 
oz.  15c;  oz.  80c;  lb.  $8.00. 

LATHYRUS  VVHITE  PEARL — Pure  white.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz. 

20c;  oz.  $1.20;  lb.  $10.00. 

LATHYRUS  ItED — T.  plit.  10c;  oz.  GOc ;  lb.  $8.00. 

LAVATERA  SPLENDENS 

(Trimestris  Rosea  Grandiflora).  Exteremely  shovvy,  hardy  an- 
nual  for  large  beds  or  flowering  hedges,  bearing  verv  large  cup 
sbaped  ricb  pink  flowers  from  early  spring  till  frost.  Sow  in  May 
where  they  are  to  bloom  and  thin  out  to  18  inches  apart.  Thev 
eannot  be  transplanted  very  well.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $2.50. 


LA  V  ANDULA— LAVENDER 

.  lanled  for  its  very  pleasant  odor  and  sometiines  emploved  also 
in  flower  work.  Thrlves  in  poor  soil  and  in  rather  dry  situation. 
Requires  winter  protection  in  the  North. 

LAVANDULA  8PICA — Falše  Lavender.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $1.50. 
LAV ANDULA  VĚRA — True  Lavender.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 
LEPTOSYNE  STILLMANI — Haif  hardy  annual  about  15  inches  tall, 
bearing  single  yellow  flowers  resembling  coreopsis.  T.  pkt.  10c; 
oz.  80c. 


LIATRIS  PYCNOSTACHYA 

Kansas  Gay  Feather  oř  Blazing  Star.  A  hardy  perennial,  growing 
6  ft.  high,  an  old  clump  producing  up  to  a  dozen  purple  flowers  in 
narrow  spikes  foot  oř  longer.  Blooms  in  July  and  August,  lasts 
long  after  cut  and  is  quite  popular  in  some  flower  markets,  Chicago 
especially.  T.  pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  15c;  1  oz.  $1.00;  lb.  $8.00. 

IiIATRIS  SCARIOSA — Robust  growing,  handsome  vaTiety  with  dense 
spikes  of  purple  flowers  foot  long  on  stalks  3  feet  tall.  Ex- 
ceHent  for  dry  bouquets.  T.  pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00;  lb. 


LILLIUM  AURATUM 

The  seed  germinates  readily.  Sow  early  in  the  spring  in  loose, 
well  dralned  sandy  soil,  in  rows  foot  apart,  about  20  seeds  to  a 
foot  of  row.  Cover  about  half  an  inel,  deep.  In  the  fall  dig  the 
bulbs,  set  back  all  that  are  undersizeil  immediately  in  rows  foot 
apart  and  about  3  inches  deep,  the  larflur  bulbs  may  bet  set  a  lit  tle 
deeper.  Bulbs  of  flowering  size  for  ij.ermanent  planting  outdoors 
should  be  placed  on  a  layer  inch  tldck  of  coarse  sand  to  insure 
drainage  and  covered  8  inches  deep.  '1  lie  bulbs  must  never  come  in 
contact  with  fresh  nianure.  Perfeactly  hardy.  T.  pkt.  15c;  oz.  $100; 
lb.  $12.00. 

LILLIUM  REGÁLE — See  novelty  pagcg. 


LINARÍA 

LINARIA  CYMBALARIA — Kenilworth  Ivy.  Hardy  perennial  trail- 
ing  plant,  excellent  for  harxging  baskets,  window  boxes,  pots 
and  rock  work.  Flowers  lavender  and  purple.  Will  stand  good 
deal  of  shade.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-16  oz.  20c;  oz.  $2.00. 

LINARIA  MACEDONIA — Robust  perennial,  bearing  long  spikes  of 
beautiful  lemon  yellow  snapdragon-like  flowers,  excellent  for 
cutting.  Of  easiest  culture,  booming  first  year  from  seed  and 
doing  well  without  hardly  any  care  in  almost  any  ltind  of  soil 
and  exposure.  Height,  3  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  30c:  oz.  $2.00. 


LINUM — FLAX 

PERENNE — Perennial,  erect  growing,  bearing  on  numerous 
branches  bright  blue  dainty  flowers.  Nice  for  cutting.  Blooms 
first  year  from  seed.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $2.40. 

ItUBRUM  GRFL. — Large  Flowered  Scarlct  Flax.  A  neat  annual 
plant  with  brilliant  scarlet  flowers  and  dainty  foliage.  Height 
15  in.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $2.40. 


LOBELIA 

The  annual  varieties  are  ušed  both  for  borders,  edgings,  in  de¬ 
sign  work  and  as  pot  plants,  for  which  purpose  3  to  5  plants  are 
placed  in  each  3-inch  pot.  Of  easiest  culture.  February  sown  seed 
will  produce  blooming  plants  in  Apríl  oř  May.  Sown  outdoors  in 
May  will  bloom  in  July  and  then  till  frost.  Requires  good  soil  and 
plenty  of  water.  In  our  climate  Lobelia  is  in  lts  best  in  May  and 
June,  then  the  sun  gets  it.  If  cut  back  will  bloom  again  nicely 
in  the  fall.  Where  the  summers  are  not  too  hot  and  dry  they  are 
bright  and  in  full  bloom  at  all  time.  The  perennial  Cardinalis 
variety  must  be  planted  in  halí  sliaded,  eool  and  moist  spot  in  soil 
containing  sand  and  leaf  mould. 


Lobelia  Bedding  Queen 


BEDDING  QUEEN — Dark  blue  with  clear,  defined  white  eye,  one  of 
the  best  for  bedding  and  ribboning.  Very  dwarf.  T.  pkt.  10c; 
1-8  oz.  25c;  oz.  $1.60. 

LOBELIA  RED  QUEEN — Of  all  red  flowered  Lobelias  this  is  the 
best  variety,  with  rich  velvety  red  flowers.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz. 
15c ;  oz.  80c. 


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LOBELÍA — Continued 

CHYSTAL  PALACH  COMPACTA— The  finest  for  bedding  of  com- 
pact,  erect  growth,  deep  blue.  T.  pkt.  10c ;  1-8  oz.  30c ;  1  oz. 
$1.80;  lb.  $24.00. 

GKACILIS — Light  blue  trailing  and  tall.  T.  pkt.  5c;  1-8  oz.  10c; 
oz.  60c ;  lb.  $6.00. 

BARNABD’S  PERPETUAL — Deep  blue  with  large,  white  eye,  very 
fine  trailing  variety.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  oz.  $1.60. 
HYBRIDA  PENDTJLA  SAPPHIRE — Beautiful  variety  for  hanging 
baskets  with  large  blue  tlowers  and  large  white  eyes.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  1-8  oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.50. 

EMPEROK  WILLIAM — Sky  blue,  compact,  very  fine  bedding  sort. 
T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  oz.  $1.60. 

WHITE  GEM — Splendid  large  flowered  pure  white  bedding  variety. 
T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.40. 

LOBELIA  SFECIOSA — Dark  blue,  trailing  for  hanging  baskets.  1 
oz.  80c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  lb.  $10.00;  T.  pkt.  10c. 

LOBELIA  CARDINALIS — (Cardinal  Flower).  A  native  perennial 
forming  long  spikes  thickly  set  with  bright  crimson  flowers. 
Height  3  feet.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  50c;  oz.  $3.80. 


LUNARIA  BIENNIS 

KERMESINA — Of  all  Lunarias  this  ls  the  most  showy.  The  seed 
pods  which  are  round  and  transparent  showing  the  seeds  inside 
and  the  size  of  a  25-cent  piece,  are  ušed  in  bouquets  like  dried 
statice.  They  are  very  ornamental.  Sow  the  seed  in  August  and 
September,  give  protection  over  winteT  and  your  plants  will 
bloom  and  bear  pods  in  great  abundance.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c; 
lb.  $6.00. 

LUPINUS 

Easily  raised  from  seed,  doing  well  in  any  soli  savé  soils  con- 
taining  excess  of  lime  for  which  lupině  háve  no  Hking.  Cover  the 
seed  only  about  half  inch  and  space  the  plants  15  inches  apart.  In 
the  greenhouse  sow  from  September  to  February,  shift  as  needed, 
grow  them  cool,  48  to  50  deg.  and  allow  to  bloom  in  4  in.  pote.  In 
solid  beds  háve  them  14  inches  apart.  For  forcing  use  the  HART- 
WEGI  annual  variety.  Easily  forced  into  bloom  in  8  weeks  and 
easily  salable  as  it  is,  an  elegant  cut  flower.  All  lupins  bloom  out- 
doors  from  May  till  almost  frost. 

LUPINUS  HARTWEGI — An  easily  raised  annual,  bearing  graceful 
spikes  of  pea  shaped  bloom  in  several  dainty  colors,  highly 
valuable  for  bouquets.  Kequires  rich,  sandy  soil  and  sunny  sit- 
utation.  Sown  outdoors  in  April,  blooms  in  May  and  till  Sep¬ 
tember.  Easily  forced  into  bloom  in  8  weeks. 

LUPINUS  HARTWEGI— Annual,  height  2  ft.  WHITE,  PINK,  DARK 
BLUE,  SKY  BLUE,  MIXED.  Any  color:  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c; 
lb.  $3.00. 

LUPINUS  POLYPHYLLUS — Hardy  Lupines 

LUPINUS  POL.  DARK  BLUE,  LUPINUS  POL.  WHITE— Both  col- 
ors:  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

SMZLING  BEAUTY — Of  most  lovely,  lustrous  pink  color.  A  robust 
grower.  Height  3  ft.  T.  pkt.  20c;  1-8  oz.  45c;  1  oz.  $3.00. 

MAUVE  BEAUTY — Soft  lavender  shaded  with  deep  rose,  a  most 
charming  color.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  oz.  $2.00. 

LUPINUS  POL.  ROSEUS — A  fine  variety  with  sweetly  scented  light 
and  dark  rose  flowers  on  long  spikes.  Height  4  feet.  1-8  oz. 
15c;  oz.  80c;  lb.  $10.00;  T.  pkt.  10c. 

LUPINUS  POL.  NEW  HYBRIDS — These  embrace  many  different 
colors,  are  perfectly  hardy  and  grow  to  the  height  of  3  to  4 
feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $6.00. 


LYCHNIS 

Blooms  from  July  to  September  and  is  a  splendid  showy  plant 
for  dry  soils  and  sunny  position.  Grows  readily  from  seed  and 
should  be  sown  outdoors  in  April  or  May.  Plant  9  inches  apart. 
LYCHNIS  CHALCEDONICA— (Burning  Star).  Grows  2  feet  high, 
producing  flowers  of  the  most  imagineable  beauty.  Hardy  peren¬ 
nial.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $6.00. 

LYCHNIS  HAAGEANA  HYBRIDA— Finest  of  the  Lychnis  family. 
Colors  varied.  Height  1  foot.  Mixed.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c; 
oz.  $1.60. 

LYCHNIS  VISCARIA  SPLENDENS — Fine  hardy  border  plant,  pro¬ 
ducing  in  profusion  double  brilliant  red  flowers  in  June  and 
July.  Height,  1  foot.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  80c;  lb.  $8.00. 

LYCHNIS  ARKWRIGHTII — New.  Produces  an  abundance  of  large 
brilliantly  colored  floweTS  during  summer  in  scarlet  and  pink 
shades.  Hardy  perennial,  height  30  inches.  T.  pkt.  10c;  %  oz. 
45c;  oz.  $3.00.  _ 


YOUR  SUCCESS  IS  OUR  SUCCESS 
Tfe  are  not  just  trying  to  seli  you  our  seeds — we  are  also  trying 
to  help  you  by  giving  reliable  information  as  what  to  do  with  the  seed 
to  get  the  most  benefit. 


A  PAYING  FLORIST  FLOWER 

is  lupin.  You  can  seli  the  blooms  in  quantities  at  very  satis- 
factory  prices  in  any  flower  market.  We  see  great'  future 
for  lupins  and  advise  liberál  plantings. 


MARIGOLD 


The  tall  varieties  make  first  class  cut  flowers,  the  dwarf  varieties 
being  of  dwarf  even  and  compact  growth,  are  valuable  bedding 
plants.  They  should  be  planted  foot  apart  and  given  rich  soil  from 
start  to  finish,  with  full  exposure  to  the  sun.  The  dwarf  sorts 
grow  a  foot  high,  the  tall  reach  2%  feet.  They  bloom  from  July  to 
frost.  Sow  the  seed  in  March  indoors  or  in  May  outdoors. 

Marigold  is  one  of  the  most  useful  and  best  paylng  flowers  for 
the  florist  to  raise  during  the  summer  months.  Thrives  in  almost 
any  kind  of  soil  and  reaches  the  peak  of  its  beauty  in  the  very 
warmest  weather  even  in  dry  season  and  stays  fresh  and  beautiful 
for  many  days  after  being  cut.  Shipped  for  long  distances  arrives 
bright  and  crisp  for  days  after  other  flowers  would  háve  wilted  and 
dried  up.  A  first  class  cut  flower  and  wonderful  in  sprays  and 
wreaths.  A  popular  flower  with  the  public  and  worthy  of  raising 
on  a  larger  scale. 

TALL  DOUBLE  BROWN — Very  double,  dark  brown.  T.  pkt.  10c; 
oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.80. 

TALL  DOUBLE  GOLDEN  ORANGE— T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c ;  lb.  $4.80. 

TALL  DOUBLE  ELDORADO — Flowers  very  large  and  double,  beau- 
tifully  quilled,  deep  yellow.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.80. 

TALL  DOUBLE  ORANGE  PRINCE — Large  double  golden  orange 
flowers.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.80. 

TALL  DOUBLE  LEMON  QUEEN — Very  large  extremely  double, 
sulphur  yellow.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.80. 

TALL  DOUBLE  MIXED — Large  flowered,  colors  light  and  dark 
yellow.  T.  pkt.  10c ;  oz.  30c ;  lb.  $3.80. 

DWARF  DOUBLE  AURORA — Very  double  and  large,  pále  yellow, 
flushed  red,  beautiful.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $6.00. 

DWARF  DOUBLE  VULCAN — Shining  purple  scarlet,  streaked  with 
primrose  yellow,  very  striking  new  variety.  T.  pkt.  10c ;  oz.  60c ; 
lb.  $6.00. 

DWARF  DOUBLE  DARK  BROWN— Very  double,  fine  for  bedding. 
T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

DWARF  DOUBLE  GOLDEN  BALL — Very  double,  deep  orange  yel¬ 
low.  T.  pkt.  10c ;  oz.  40c ;  lb.  $4.00. 

DOUBLE  LEGION  OF  HONOR — Flowers  with  rich  brown  markings 
on  yellow  ground.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

SINGLE  LEGION  OF  HONOR — The  flowers  are  orange  yellow,  each 
petal  being  marked  with  a  large  spot  of  dark  crimson.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

DOUBLE  DWARF  MIXED— T.  pkt.  10c :  oz.  40c ;  lb.  $4.00. 


MARVEL  OF  PERU— FOUR  0’CLOCK 

A  handsome,  free-flowering,  half-hardy  perennial,  blooming  the 
first  season  from  seed,  the  flowers  which  are  produced  in  clusters 
opem  in  the  afternoon.  The  colors  are  mostly  crimson,  white,  yellow 
and  violet.  Our  mixtuxe  contains  a  fine  variety  of  colors.  Oz.  10c ; 
%  lb.  30c;  lb.  $1.00;  T.  pkt.  5c. 


LYTHRUM  ROSEUM  SUPERBUM 

LYTHRUM  SUPERBUM — (Rose  loose-strife).  Hardy  perennial  good 

for  massing,  flowers  rosy  lilac  produced  on  long  slender  spikes. 
Height  3  feet.  Space  2  feet  apart.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $6.00. 


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MATRICARIA — FEVERFEW 

Sow  in  March  in  shallow  boxes  (2  inches  deep).  When  the  plants 
are  large  enough  to  handle,  transplant  into  another  box  and  set 
out  in  the  open  in  May. 

MATRICARIA  EXIMIA  GOLDEN  BALL — Of  compact  hábit,  suit- 
able  for  edging,  with  very  striking  double  yeilow  flowers.  T. 
pkt.  10c;  oz.  $1.00;  lb.  $14.00. 

MATRICARIA  CAPENSIS  AERA  PLENA- Free-flowering  plants  of 
busliy  babit,  bearing  quantities  of  snow-vvliite  double  flowers  in 
dense  clusters  almost  covering  the  plant.  Fine  for  pot  culture 
and  for  cutting.  Tender  peren nial,  blooming  the  first  year  from 
seed.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.80. 


MAURANDIA— CLIMBING  SNAPDRAGON 

A  beautiful  annual  climber  with  clean,  dark  green,  dense  foliage. 
Sow  the  seed  in  March  and  plant  outdoors  in  May.  The  flowers 
resemble  those  of  snapdragon  in  shape  and  are  of  many  colors:  and 
shadings.  The  seed  we  offer  is  of  the  largest  flowered  varieties  in 
mixture.  Height  10  feet.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.40. 
ME8EJIBKYAMTHEMCM- (Ice  Plant).  T.  pkt.  5c ;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.00. 


MIGNONETTE— RESEDA 

CULTURE — Sow  the  seed  outdoors  in  April  in  a  half  shaded 
tnoist  spot.  A  plače  where  tliey  will  receive  the  morning  sun  is 
the  best.  For  winter  and  spring  blooming  sow  the  seed  from  Au¬ 
gust  to  October  in  pots,  give  all  the  light  possible  and  keep  in  a 
temperature  of  40  to  45  degrees. 

Mignonette  does  not  stand  transplanting  very  well,  therefore 
sow  5  to  8  seeds  direct  in  a  2%  inch  pot,  later  pull  out  the  weak 
plants  and  leave  1  or  2  of  the  strongest.  One  plant  to  a  pot  will 
produce  extra  large  spikes  if  pinched  back  once  only.  If  you  leave 
two  plants  to  a  pot  and  pinek  back  when  about  2  inches  high  to 
make  them  branch  out  again  pinching  the  branches  until  there  are 
5  to  8  strong  shoots,  you  will  get  many  smaller  spikes. 

To  produce  extra  long  spikes  keep  the  plants  in  a  temperature 
of  36  to  40  degrees  at  night.  Disbud  all  fiower  spikes  as  SOON  AS 
THEY  APPEAR  allowing  only  the  center  flower  to  bloom.  Keep 
the  plants  erect  by  means  of  wire  oř  other  supports  to  avoid  crooked 
stems. 

Mignonette  requires  rich  soil,  half  compost  mixed  with  half 
partly  decayed  manure  gives  the  best  results.  Keep  the  plants  tied 
to  stakes  and  plače  them  in  the  benches  foot  apart.  It  pay,s  to 
grow  it,  its  delicate  fragrance  makes  it  a  favorite  with  many  people. 


Mignonette  New  York  Markét 


NEW  YORK  MARKÉT — A  strain  which  cannot  be  surpassed  for  the 
greenhouse,  producing  immense  flower  spikes,  was  saved  for  us 
by  one  of  the  largest  growers  of  Mignonette  for  the  New  York 
Markét.  T.  Pkt.  20c;  1-16  oz.  35c;  1-8  oz.  55c;  oz.  $4.00. 


MIGNONETTE— Continued 

G0LIATIL — Forms  pyramidal  bushes  of  compact  hábit,  bear¬ 
ing  large  spikes  of  flowers  often  measuring  6  to  8  inches 
long  by  2%  inches  in  diameter.  The  florets  are  fire-red 
and  contrast  effectively  against  the  healthy  rich  green 
foliage.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15;  1  oz.  80c;  lb.  $12.00. 
BISMARCK— A  highly  improved  Machet.  1-8  oz.  10c;  1  oz. 
60c;  lb.  $8.00;  T.  pkt.  5c. 

SWEET  SCÉN  TED — This  is  the  old  originál  type  with  smáli 
spikes  but  with  powerful  and  lasting  fragrance.  T.  pkt. 
5c;  oz.  10c;  1  lb.  90c;  10  lbs.  $8.50. 

MACHET — The  most  popular  and  best  Mignonette  for  all  pur- 
poses,  either  outside  or  inside.  Ever-blooming,  the  flow¬ 
ers  last  till  latě  autumn.  Highly  fragrant.  Our  seed  is 
the  finest  strain  from  a  noted  German  specialist.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  1  oz.  60c;  lb.  $8.00. 

ALLEN’S  DEFIANUE — When  grown  under  favorable  condi- 
tions  the  spikes  will  be  from  12  to  15  inches  long  and 
highly  fragrant.  The  individual  florets  are  of  immense 
size,  forming  a  graceful  as  well  as  compact  spike.  For 
cutting  it  is  perfection,  remaining  fresh  for  8  to  10  days 
in  water.  T.  pkt.  5c;  1  oz.  40c;  lb.  $5.00. 

MELOTHRIA  PUNCTATA— MUSK  VINE 

Beautiful  rapid  growing  climber  with  stár  shaped  white 
flowers  of  strong  musk  fragrance.  Plant  indoors  in  March 
and  set  out  in  the  open  in  May.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c. 

MIMULUS 

MEVIULUS  MOSCHATUS — (Musk  Plant).  Fine  for  hanging 
baskets,  fragrant  foliage,  yeilow  flowers.  Haif  hardy 
perennial.  Height  6  inches.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-32  oz.  20c; 
oz.  $4.00. 

MIMULUS  TIGRINUS — (Monkey  Flower).  The  finest  tigered 
and  spotted  varieties,  rivaling  the  Calceolaria  in  its 
bright  colors.  Mimulus  thrives  best  in  a  moist  and  shady 
plače.  Finest  mixed.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-32  oz.  15c;  oz.  $3.00. 

MIMOSA  PUDICA— SENSITIVE  PLANT 

A  curiosity  among  flowers;  the  fern-like  leaves  closing 
when  touched  and  a  clump  of  plants  are  quite  a  sight  when 
hit  by  a  handful  of  sand.  They  close  their  leaves  instantly, 
producing  a  whisper-like  noise.  Plant  6  inches  apart.  Height 
1  to  2  feet.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c. 

MINA  LOBATA 

One  of  the  fastest  growing  climbers  with  fine  flowers, 

which  are  at  íirst  vivid  red,  later  changing  to  orange  yeilow 
and  when  fully  expanded  creamy  white.  It  forms  a  dense 
sereen  in  very  short  time,  blooms  all  summer,  has  nice  clean 
foliage  and  grows  about  20  feet  high.  Plant  when  all  danger 
of  frost  is  past.  Annual.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00. 

MYOSOTIS— FORGET-ME-NOT 

Dwarf  growing,  lovely  hardy  perennials,  admirably  adapt- 
ed  for  borders,  pots  and  bedding,  especially  in  combination 
with  tulips  or  hyacinths.  They  should  be  given  slight  protec- 
tion  through  the  winter.  Sow  any  time  from  spring  till  early 
fall.  Seeds  sown  early  in  the  spring  will  produce  flowering 
plants  the  first  summer. 

MYOSOTIS  YICTORIA — A  popular  sort,  with  fine  heads  of 
large,  clear  azure-blue  flowers.  Plants  bushy  and  com¬ 
pact.  Fine  for  edging  of  beds.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c; 

1  oz.  $1.60. 

MYOSOTIS  DISSITIFLORA — One  of  the  best  of  all  myosotis. 
Of  compact  hábit  with  mossy  dark  green  foliage,  about 
which  are  carried  on  sturdy  stems  large  clusters  of  fine 
azure-blue  flowers.  Perfectly  hardy,  valuable  for  spring 
bedding,  fine  for  pot  plants  as  it  forces  easily.  T.  pkt. 
15c;  1-8  oz.  60c;  1  oz.  $4.00. 

ALPESTRIS  BLUE — Of  trailing  hábit.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz. 
15c;  1  oz.  80c. 

PALUSTRIS  SEMPERFLOREUS — Everblooming  swamp  for- 
get-me-not.  Blooms  all  summer.  A  very  good  variety.  T. 
pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  50c;  oz.  $3.00. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


Forgret-Me-Not  Ruth  Fisher 

EUTH  FISHER — This  is  the  flnest  of  all  Forget-Me-Nots.  The 
plants  are  of  compact  hábit  with  glossy  dark  green  foli¬ 
age,  the  sturdy  flower  stems  bearing  large  clusters  of  im- 
mensely  lovely  blue  flowers  1%  inches  across.  This  For- 
get-Me-Not  took  first  prize  wherever  exhibited.  T.  pkt. 
20c;  1-16  oz.  80c;  1-8  oz.  $1.50. 

ROTAL  BLUE  — Grows  a  foot  high  and  bears  flowers  in  long 
sprays  of  the  deepest  blue.  Fine  for  cutting.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c. 

FONROBERT — (Robu-sta  Graudiflora) — Dark  blue  flowers 
with  yellow  eyes;  of  all  the  myosotis  the  easiest  to  grow 
and  fine  for  pots  as  well  as  bedding.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz. 
15c;  oz.  80. 

OBLONGATA  PERFECTA — Věry  large  and  showy.  If  sown 
in  February  blooms  whole  summer  and  makes  a  grand 
cut  flower.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.00. 

MIXED  FORGET-ME-NOT— T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $5.75. 

MYRTLE-MYRTUS  COMMUNIS 

A  handsome  shrub  growing  from  3  to  10  feet  high,  with 
elegant  white  flowers.  Both  the  flowers  as  well  as  the  leaves 
are  strongly  scented.  Easily  raised  from  seed.  Treat  like 
you  do  Geranium.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c. 

MOONFLOWER — See  Ipomea  Noctiflora. 

MORNTNG  GLORY — See  Ipomea  Purpurea. 

MAHOGANY  CLO VER— (Shamrock?) 

What  we  offer  as  Shamrock  is  a  plant  identical  with 
white  clover  but  our  plants  háve  dark  brown  foliage  with  a 
sprinkling  of  scarlet.  We  háve  a  bed  of  it  in  our  city  garden, 
where  visitors  come  to  see  our  flowers  and  there  was  not  one 
that  did  not  buy  this  clover.  The  foliage  is  so  odd,  beautiful 
and  striking  that  everybody  that  sees  it  simply  must  háve  it. 
Start  a  bed  on  your  premises  and  there  will  be  no  end  to  in- 
quiries  about  the  odd  looking  clover  and  no  end  to  sales.  T. 
pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  30c. 

MIMOSA  PUDICA 

WILL  DO  LOTS  OF  ADVERTISING  FOR  YOU 

Mimosa,  oř  Touchmenot,  closes  up  its  leaves  when  any- 
thing  comes  in  contact  with  them.  It  will  attract  lots  of  at- 
tention  and  comment  if  you  plače  a  few  plants  where  visitors 
will  see  them.  To  many  this  plant  is  new — unusual — it  will 
make  people  talk  about  you  and  that  means — advertising  you. 


Flonst — Sow  Early 

The  call  for  plants  well  grown  and  bushy,  is  ever  increas- 
ing.  Do  your  seeding  early  so  as  to  be  able  to  offer  quality 
plants  in  May  when  everybody  is  looking  for  plants.  Our 
catalog  tells  you  when  is  the  proper  tiine  to  sow. 


Nasturtium  Vesuvius 


NASTURTIUM 

The  dwarf  varieties  are  fine  for  grouping,  borders,  rib- 
boning,  or  as  pot  plants,  the  climbing  kinds  for  hanging  bas- 
kets,  window  boxes,  etc. 

Both  kinds  produce  lots  of  sweet-scented  flowers  suitable 
for  vases  and  as  cut  flowers.  Plant  outdoors  in  Apríl  and 
May  foot  apart  each  way.  In  soil  that  is  excessively  rich  the 
plants  produce  strong  leaf  growth  but  few  flowers  and  if 
planted  closer  than  a  foot  apart  are  apt  to  rot  off  in  wet  sea- 
son.  All  Nasturtiums  bloom  from  June  till  almost  frost 


DWARF  DARK  LEAVED  VARIETIES 

AURORA — Primrose,  veined  Car  mine  pink. 

BEAUTY— Light  scarlet,  green  foliage. 

GOLDEN  KING — Pure  golden  yellow. 

EMPRESS  OF  INDIA — Fiery  crimson,  dark  foliage. 

KDÍG  THEODORE — Velvety  red  flowers,  dark  foliage. 

KING  OF  TOM  THUMBS — Dark  scarlet,  dark  leaves. 
CRYSTAL  PALACE  GEM — Sulphur,  maroon  blotches. 

BROJÍ  ZE — Bronzy  orange. 

CHAMELEON — Various  colors  on  one  plant. 

PEARL — Creamy  white. 

PRINCE  HENRY — Cream  spotted  and  red  tipped. 

RUBY  KING — Ruby  red,  dark  leaved. 

GENERAL  JAQUEMINOT — Gloving  crimson  scarlet. 
RUDOLPH  YIRCHOW- — Soft  rosy-pink. 

YESUYIUS — Salmon-rose,  dark  foliage. 

FINEST  MIXED— Includes  all  of  the  above  varieties. 

PRICE — Any  of  the  above  5c  per  pkt.;  10c  per  oz. ;  14  oz_ 
25c;  1  lb.  85c,  postpaid. 


DWARF  FANCY  LEAVED 

CLOTH  OF  GOLD — The  foliage  is  of  bright  golden  yellow, 
the  flowers  are  intense  scarlet. 

GOLDEN  QUEEN  — Bushes  of  round  form  only  about  6  inches 
high  with  smáli  light  golden  green  leaves.  The  flowers 
are  a  rich  tint  of  glowing  orange  yellow. 

CHOICE  MIXED — Fancy  leaved  varieties. 

PRICE — Any  of  the  above  fancy  leaved  varieties,  5c  per  pkt.; 
10c  per  oz. ;  25c  per  %  lb.;  1  lb.  85c. 

TALL  OR  CLDIBING  NASTURTIUMS 

BLACK  PRINCE — Velvety  black  flowers,  intensely  dark  foli¬ 
age,  extremely  showy. 

BUTTERFLY — Light  lemon  color,  distinctly  marked  on  the 
three  lower  petals  with  a  blotch  of  terra-cotta  red.  The 
two  upper  petals  are  marked  in  shades  of  bright  red. 

CHAMELEON  — Flowers  of  most  diversified  coloring  and  many 
brilliant  markings  on  a  single  plant. 


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TALL  NASTURTIUM— Continued 

COQUETTE  — The  flowers  vary  so  greatly  from  each  other 
that  it  is  impossible  to  find  any  two  alike. 

DUNNET’S  ORANGE — Deep  orange,  marked  with  crimson 
blotches. 

GOLDEN  CLOTH — Flowers  scarlet,  foliage  golden  yellow. 
HEINEMANNI — An  odd  and  unique  chocolate  color. 
JUPITER — Clear  rich  golden  yellow.  Individual  flowers  are 
nearly  three  inches  across. 

PEARL — Pale  lemon-yellow. 

PRINCE  HENRY — Light  yellow,  brightly  marked  with  car- 
mine  blotches. 

REGELIANUM — The  best  rich  crimson. 

RUDOLPH  YIRCHOW — Most  beautiful  flowers  of  a  rosy  pink 
coloring,  backed  with  a  bright  yellow  calyx  and  spur. 
PEICE — -Any  of  the  above  Tall  varieties.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c; 
lb.  25c;  lb.  80c,  postpaid. 

TALL  MIXED— Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  80c,  post¬ 
paid. 

L0BB’S  MIXED — (Tropaeolum  Lobbianum).  These  háve  a 
little  smaller  leaves  than  the  Tall  Nasturtiums,  richly 
colored  and  strong  growers.  Oz.  10c;  %  lb.  25c;  1  lb. 
80c;  pkt.  5c. 

MADAM  GUNTHER’S  HYBRIDS— A  most  beautiful  strain  of 
climbing  Nasturtium,  remarkable  for  richness  and  vari¬ 
ety  of  colors,  embracing  velvety  dark  maroon,  scarlet,  sal- 
mon,  rose  pink,l  ight  yellow,  deep  orange,  as  well  as  most 
showy  striped  and  blotched  varieties.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c; 
%  lb.  30c;  lb.  $1.00,  postpaid. 

TALL  IYY  LEAYED  NASTURTIUM — Of  strong,  vigorous 
growth  with  rich  deep  green  foliage  similar  in  shape  to 
the  well  known  English  Ivy.  A  very  attractive  vine. 
Many  colors  mixed.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  30c;  lb.  $1.00, 
postpaid. 

NEMESÍA 

Nemesias  are  easily  raised  annuals,  bearing  flowers  very 
distinct  in  shape,  about  8  inches  across,  embracing  all  imag- 
inable  colors,  8  to  12  inches  tall,  making  a  grand  pot  plant 
and  beautiful  edgings.  Sow  when  danger  of  frost  is  past, 
space  plants  6  inches  apart.  If  wanted  for  Christmas  start 
under  glass  about  mid-August  and  grow  cool,  if  for  May 
flowering,  sow  in  February.  Any  soil  will  suit  them  and 
grown  cool  their  beauty  is  glorious. 

BLUE  GEM — Of  all  Nemesias  this  is  the  finest.  The  color  is 
a  pretty  Forget-Me-Not  blue.  1-8  oz.  30c;  1-16  oz.  15c; 
oz.  $2.00;  T.  pkt.  10c. 

NEMESÍA  STRUMOSA  GRANDIFLORA 

Extra  large  flowers,  richly  colored,  including  many  beau¬ 
tiful  and  rare  shades.  Most  strikingly  beautiful,  always  ex- 
citing  great  admiration,  fine  for  bedding  as  well  as  for  cut- 
íing. 

The  seed  we  offer  was  raised  with  the  greatest  care  and 
can  be  depended  upon  to  produce  flowers  of  maximum  size. 
T.  pkt.  20c;  1-16  oz.  30c;  %  oz.  $1.00. 

NEMOPHILA 

Hardy  annual  of  compact  growth  and  free  flowering  hábit 
growing  almost  a  foot  high.  Requires  loam  and  partial  shade. 
Fine  for  pots.  Start  in  February  for  early  spring  flowering 
in  a  cool  greenhouse;  for  garden  decoration  sow  as  soon  as 
the  ground  is  open. 

1NSIGNIS — Flowers  bell  shaped,  sky  blue.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz. 
10c;  lb.  $1.40. 

NICOTIANA — Sweet  Scented  Tobacco 

Sow  the  seed  in  shallow  boxes  or  pots  filled  with  light 
porous  soil  in  April  and  set  outdoors  in  May.  Cover  the  seed 
very  lightly,  keep  the  box  in  a  warm  room  and  the  soil  moist 
for  the  first  6  or  8  days,  in  which  time  the  seed  is  usually 
sprouted.  They  require  deep  rich  soil  and  full  sunlight  and 
should  stand  9  inches  apart. 

AFFINIS — Three  feet  high,  with  hundreds  of  fragrant  blos- 
soms  borne  for  months.  Pure  white.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c. 
NICOTIANA  SANDERAE— Mixed.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c. 


NIGELLA — Love  in  a  Mist 

Nigella  is  a  neat  plant  about  a  foot  high  with  finely  cut, 
mist-like  foliage,  loaded  with  large,  blue,  oddly  shaped  and 
beautiful  flowers,  from  July  to  September.  Well  adapted  for 
pots  and  borders.  Sow  in  rich  soil  in  a  sunny  spot  where 
they  are  to  remain,  as  they  cannot  be  very  well  transplanted; 
and  thin  to  a  distance  of  about  8  inches.  Annual. 


NIGELLA  MISS  JEKYLL 

Very  large  and  showy  flowers  on  graceful  bushes,  with 
finely  cut  foliage,  about  20  in.  in  height,  fine  for  bedding  and 
beautiful  when  potted.  Hardy  annual,  best  sown  where  it 
is  to  stand,  later  thinned  out  to  8  in.  apart.  BLUE— WHITE 
MIXED.  Any  color:  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.00. 

NIEREMBERGIA  GRACILIS 

i 

Most  elegant  and  beautiful  annual  plant  growing  about  1 
15  inches  high  and  bearing  a  great  number  of  cup-shaped,  i 
lavender  blue  flowers  on  slender  stems  in  a  graceful  manner. 
Fine  for  bedding,  hanging  baskets  or  window  boxes,  as  well 
as  a  first  class  pot  plant  and  cut  flower.  Sow  in  February 
and  March  indoors  or  in  April  outdoors.  Does  well  in  half 
shade  as  well  as  when  fully  exposed  to  the  sun.  T.  pkt.  10c; 

1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c. 

II 

NOLANA  GRANDIFLORA 

A  showy  low  growing  plant,  flowers  smáli,  deep  blue,  bell 
shaped.  Suitable  as  a  pot  plant,  good  for  vases  and  baskets 
and  excellent  for  covering  p-oor,  dry  and  rocky  soils  as  well  J 
as  for  borders.  Sow  in  the  open  when  all  danger  of  frost  is  í  t 
past,  for  early  blooming  start  under  glass.  Annual.  Height  :  ( 
6  inches.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1  oz.  60c. 

FLORISTS 

If  you  are  located  near  a  traveled  road  or  directly  on  it 
and  háve  not  a  sign  (where  it  could  be  plainly  seen)  saying  ( 
something  like  this :  Open  for  business — Flowers  for  sále —  •  i 
Visitors  welcome,  or  some  sign  to  that  effect,  you  are  missing  , 
many  sales.  During  summer,  hundreds  of  automobiles  pass  ; 
by  your  establishment,  wondering  what  kind  of  flowers  are 
behind  the  glass,  what  a  bouquet  of  them  might  cost,  who,  1 
with  just  a  little  encouragement  would  stop — look  and  BUY. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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Pentstemon 


PENNISETUM 

A  very  showy  grass,  ideál  as  a  border  for  canna  beds,  making  a  beautiful  contrast 
with  their  beautiful  leaves  and  plumes.  Never  set  them  closer  than  18  inches  apart. 
Sow  the  seed  in  February,  transplant  singly  into  flats  and  láteř  plače  them  into  3  inch 
pots.  Plant  outdoors  wlien  danger  from  frost  is  past. 

KUPPEEIANUM — Purple  Fountain  Grass.  Plumes  purplisli,  foliage  greeu,  extremely  grace- 
ful.  Height  2  ft.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  $1.00. 

EONGISTYEUM — Plumes  greenish  white.  Height  2  ft.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  00c. 

PEONY — Seed  saved  from  a  collection  of  finest  named  varieties.  T.  pkt.  10c:  oz.  60c. 

PENTSTEMON 

A  perennial  treated  as  an  annual,  from  seed  sown  in  March  produces  flowers  from 
July  till  frost.  Should  be  planted  in  groups  of  10  to  15  plants  for  the  most  brilliant 
effeet.  In  our  climate  it  cannot  be  wintered  outside;  the  plants  should  be  lifted  with  a 
balí  of  earth  and  stored  over  winter  in  a  frost  proof  celar.  Do  not  hesitate  to  plant 
Pentstemon;  it  is  easily  raised  and  the  new  hybrids  are  so  beautiful  that  they  will  be  the 
wonder  of  the  whole  neighborhood.  In  rich  soil  will  grow  three  feet  oř  more.  Plant 
9  inches  apart. 

PENTSTEMON  SENSATION — New  large  flowering  with  gloxinia-like  flowers  that  are  2 
inches  across,  borne  on  long  stems.  The  colors  are  white,  pink,  rose  and  crimson  to 
mauve  and  purple,  including  many  which  are  beautifully  edged  with  a  fine  contrasting 
color.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.20. 


PARDANTHUS  SINENSIS 

Easily  raised  hardy  plant,  growing  thirty  inches  high  and  bear- 
ing  stár  shaped  tigred  and  marbled  red  flowers.  Does  well  in  any 
soil  exposed  to  the  sun  and  never  winterkills.  Makes  a  fair  cut 
flower,  blooming  in  June  and  July.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $5.00. 


PASSION  FLOWER— CLIMBER 

PASSIFEORA  bears  singulár,  beautiful  flowers  and  should  be  sown 
in  February  or  March  in  a  warm  room  and  set  out  in  May  on 
the  sunny  side  of  the  house  where  it  is  supposed  to  climb. 
Has  large  blue  and  white  flowers.  It  is  easily  chilled  and  the 
seed  is  slow  to  germinate.  COERCEA — T.  pkt.  10c :  oz.  80c ;  lb 
$10.00. 

PHACELIA  TANACETIFOLIA 

An  annual  plant  about  18  inches  in  height,  producing  large  compact 
heads  of  blue  flowers.  Valuable  for  bees.  %  lb.  60c;  1  oz.  *0c; 
T.  pkt.  5c. 


PHYSALIS — Chinese  Lantern  Plant 

A  most  striking  and  showy  hardy  perennial  with  yellow  flowers 
producing  balloon  like  husks  with  a  berry  inside  of  very  brilliant 
orange  red.  The  husks  turn  red  when  ripe  and  resemble  Chinese 
páper  lanterns.  The  dried  branches  make  good  materiál  for  winter 
bouquets.  Sow  in  Apríl  and  May;  space  the  plants  a  foot  apart. 
Height  18  inches.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $8.00. 


OENOTHERA — Evening  Primrose 

Easily  raised  from  seed,  doing  well  in  most  any  soil,  enjoying 
eunshine.  The  variety  listed  below  is  one  of  the  best  out  of  the 

whole  family. 

FRUTICOSA  MAJOR — Hardy  perennial  with  large,  showy  yellow 
flowers  nearly  2  inches  across,  borne  on  strong,  stiff  stems. 
Height  1  to  3  feet,  depending  on  the  richness  of  the  soil.  T. 
pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $5.20. 


OLEANDER 

Well  known  ornamental  tree,  growing  from  7  to  15  feet,  but 
which  can  be  pruned  to  any  height  desired.  Not  hardy. 

WHITE— PINK— MIXED—T.  pkt.  10c ;  OZ.  $1.00. 

OXALIS  ROSEA  DELICATA 

A  neat,  compact  growing  plant  that  blooms  at  all  times,  summer 
oř  winter,  always  covered  with  charming  bright  salmon  pink  flow- 
!  ers,  fine  as  a  house  plant,  for  hanging  baskets,  borders,  etc.  Height 
6  inches.  Tender.  Pkt.  15c;  1-16  oz.  50c;  oz.  $6.00. 
j  OXARIS  TROPAEEOIDES— Hardy  perennial,  foliage  reddish  brown, 
highly  ornamental,  flowers  yellow.  Unexcelled  for  classy  car- 
peting  and  borders,  for  pots  and  rockeries.  Height  3  inches. 
T.  pkt.  10c;  1-16  oz.  25c;  oz.  $3.00. 


Your  Petunia  Seed 

‘  cannot  be  beat.  So  wrote  us  a  big  florist  from  Oregon.  We  know 
5  i  that  it  is  good.  It  must  be.  If  it  was  not  another  florist  would 
-  háve  never  come  to  our  plače  to  buy  Petunia  Seed  in  April,  nearly 
,  j  a  whole  year  ahead  of  spring  sowing.  He  would  never  háve  said : 
5  |  Your  Petunia  Seed  produces  plants  about  a  foot  high  with  extra 
3  I  large  beautiful  double  flowers.  Whv,  I  háve  never  seen  anything 
e  !  like  it.  I  am  sorry  that  I  did  not  buy  more  seed  of  you.  I  bought 
a  packet  of  Petunia  Seed  that  I  háve  seen  advertised  and  paid  five 
1  dollars  for  it.  You  charged  me  only  80  cents  and  your  seed  is 
i.  superior  to  the  one  I  paid  $5.00  for. 


PHYSOSTEGIA 

VIRGINICA— A  hardy  perennial  3  feet  high,  bearing  spikes  of  deli- 
cate  pink  flowers.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1  oz.  60c. 

PHYSOSTEGIA  VIRGINICA  GIGANTHEA— Height  6  feet.  Bears 
extra  large  flowers  on  long  stems,  deep  crimson  rose.  An  ex- 
cellent  cut  flower.  T.  pkt.  15c ;  oz.  $1.00. 

PHYSOSTEGIA  VA.  GRFE.  AERA.— White.  Large  flowered— T.  pkt. 
15c ;  oz.  $1.00. 


PERILA  NANKINENSIS 

PERIEA  is  grown  for  its  blood  red  leaves  which  are  sometimes 
striped  with  green.  It  grows  18  inches  high  and  makes  an 
inexpensive  and  neat  border  for  tall  canna  beds.  If  another 
border  of  dusty  miller  on  the  outside  is  grown,  the  effeet  is 
striking.  Sow  thinly,  covering  the  seed  nearly  an  inch  deep  and 
plant  a  foot  apart.  If  planted  closer  than  that  the  stems  become 
crooked.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  1  lb.  $2.00. 

NANKINENSIS  CRISPA — Fine  variety,  with  deeply  cut  and  erisped 
foliage.  Very  ornamental.  The  leaves  exhale  a  delicious  perfume. 
Of  same  usefulness  as  the  above.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $2.25. 


PLATYCODON— Chinese  Bell  Flower 

A  campanula-like  flower  of  uncommon  beauty,  blooming  during 
June  and  July,  perfeetly  hardy  if  planted  deep,  the  crown  covered 
with  2-3  inches  of  soil.  Most  valuable  cut  flower,  splendid  in  wreaths 
and  sprays.  If  your  business  is  to  seli  hardy  plants  háve  plenty  of 
platycodon.  See  to  it  that  visitors  and  passers-by  will  see  your 
plants — you  will  seli  no  end  of  them.  If  sown  in  February  will 
bloom  the  same  year  in  July.  Try  platycodon,  you  will  find  that  it 
is  a  magnificent  plant  from  every  viewpoint  and  you  will  not  lose 
a  single  plant  over  winter  if  you  will  plant  deep. 

GRANDIFLORUM — Flowers  c-upped,  stár  shaped,  large,  showy  and 
graceful,  with  good  keeping  qualities.  The  seed  we  offer  pro¬ 
duces  quite  a  percentage  of  semi-double  flowers.  BLUE — WHITE 
— MIXED.  Any  color;  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  oz.  $1.80. 
PLATYCODON  MARIESI.  Of  dwarf  and  compact  hábit  with  very 
large  open  bell-shaped  flowers.  Height  1  ft. 

MARIESI  BLIJE — WHITE — MIXED.  Any  color:  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8 
oz.  20c;  oz.  1.40. 

PIEEA  CAEEITRICHODIES. — Artillery  plant.  Easily  grown  green- 
house  plant  with  gracefully  curved  fronds  of  smáli  shining  leaves 
much  priced.  When  the  staminate  flowers  open,  the  pollen  is 
discharged  forcibly  and  visibly  hence  the  name  artillery  plant. 
Height  6  inches.  25  seeds  20c ;  100  seeds  60c. 


PANSY  AMERICA 

The  largest  and  finest  of  all  pansies.  For  full  deseription  and 
price  see  page 

PANSY  LORD  BEACONSF1ELD 

Extra  large  flowers  blue  with  white  blotches  at  the  ends  of 
petals.  A  bed  or  edging  of  Lord  Beasonsfield  pansy  is  a  sight  not 

easily  forgotten.  T.  pkt.  10c;  Vs  oz.  60c;  oz.  $4.00;  lb.  $50.00. 


PANSY  ROGLPS  GIANTS 

A  new  and  very  superior  mixture  of  Pansies,  extra  large 
in  size  of  flowers,  containing  some  new  and  very  rich  colors. 
Undoubtedly  high  class — better  than  the  old  standard  strains 
and  varieties,  our  American  Pansy  Mixture  excepted.  While 
líoglťs  Pansy  is  “some"  Pansy.  it  cannot  compare  with  our 
America.  T.  pkt.  40c;  %  oz.  $1.50;  oz.  $10.00. 


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PANSY — EUROPE’S  BEST 

This  mixture  represents  the  cream  of  Europe’s  most  noted  Pansy 
grower.  The  flowers  are  perfectly  shaped  and  well  rounded,  borne 
on  strong  stiff  stems,  the  petals  thíck  and  velvety,  a  large  pereent- 
age  of  flowers  háve  petals  fluted  or  semi-donble  at  the  edges,  the 
plants  are  robust  and  healthy,  of  neat  eompact  growth  blooming 
most  profusely,  in  every  imaginable  color. 

For  years  this  was  the  best  pansy  seed  we  had.  It  is  the  finest 
Europe’s  best  pansy  grower  has  so  far  produeed  and  there  is  no 
question  as  to  its  high  quality.  Since  the  arrival  of  our  American 
Pansy  mixture  we  must  change  the  name  from  DE  GIORGPS  BEST 
AND  LARGEST  to  DE  GIORGPS  EUROPE’S  BEST.  1-8  oz.  80c; 
1  oz.  $0.00;  T.  pkt.  20c;  lb.  $75.00. 

BOGNOT  GIANT  MIXTURE — Extremely  large  flowers,  broad 
blotches  and  from  the  large  spots  extend  delicate  pencilings  to 
extreme  edges  of  petals.  %  oz.  80c;  1  oz.  $5.00;  T.  pkt.  20c;  lb. 
$60.00. 

MASTERPIECE — Large  flowers,  the  border  of  every  petal  being  con- 
spiciously  curled  and  fluted.  The  plants  are  very  free-fiowering, 
and  the  numerous  blossoms  comprise  many  new  tints  and  colors. 
T.  pkt.  20c;  oz.  $5.00;  Ys  oz.  80c;  lb.  $60.0. 

MASTODON — Sturdy  grower,  very  large  flowers,  well  formed,  wide 
range  of  colors.  Seed  grown  from  originator’s  stock.  T.  pkt. 
20c;  %  oz.  80c;  oz.  $5.00;  lb.  $60.00. 

TRIMARDEAU  MIXED — Includes  all  known  colors  in  Pansies, 
blooms  not  as  large  as  those  produeed  from  higher  priced  mix- 
tures,  yet  of  quite  good  quality,  price  considered.  T.  pkt.  5c; 
1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c;  lb.  $8.00. 

CIJLTURE  OF  PANSIES — Pansies  love  a  cool,  moist,  well  en- 
riched  soil.  Seed  sown  in  spring  in  a  partially  shaded  situation 
will  produce  flne  plants  for  autumn  flowering.  However,  as  most 
people  want  pansies  in  the  spring  we  will  telí  you  how  to  proceed 
to  secure  the  finest  and  best. 

Sow  the  seed  in  July  or  August  in  a  cold  frame  in  rows  about 
four  inches  apart,  tcovering  the  seed  with  1-16  inch  of  fine  clean  sand 
or  sandyi  soil.  This  is  generally  applied  by  sifting  with  a  sereen. 
Dušt  the  soil  with  sulphur  or  grape  dust  to  keep  the  damping-off 
fungus-  from  starting.  For  the  same  reason  it  is  advised  that  the 
boards  of  the  cold  frame  be  tboroughly  clean  of  any  fungus  growth. 
After  seeding  pat  down  with  a  board  and  apply  a  light  application 
of  water  with  a  fine  spray.  Then  cover  the  seed  bed  with  burlap  to 
hold  the  moisture  and  hasten  germination,  being  careful,  however, 
to  remove  the  burlap  as  soon  as  the  plants  háve  sprouted.  Failure 
to  do  this  results  in  drawn,  spindly  plants. 

Be  sure  to  keep  the  bed  damp,  as  there  is  no  way  of  reviving 
pansy  plants  or  seeds  once  these  háve  beeome  dry.  Neglect  here  is 
responsible  for  seeds  failing  to  “come  up.”  A  temperature  of  75 
degrees  or  a  bit  less  is  just  right  for  sprouting  pansies.  When  the 
seeds  háve  sprouted  cover  with  very  light,  thin  muslin  tacked  to 
frames;  this  protects  them  from  hot  sun,  drying  winds,  heavy  rains 
and  inseets. 

When  the  plants  are  large  enough  to  handle  they  are  trans- 
planted  to  stand  seven  inches  each  way,  in  cold  frames  with  the 
richest  soil  to  be  had.  For  best  blooms  pansies  require  soil  with  an 
abundance  of  humus.  Pansies  must  be  transplanted  but  once;  the 
oftener  transplanted  the  smaller  the  flowers. 

When  the  ground  is  frozen  to  a  depth  of  six  inches  cover  the 
frames  well.  not  to  protéct  against  frost,  but  to  insure  the  ground 
remaining  frozen  uninterruptedly  until  spring.  There  must  be  plenty 
of  “fall”  to  the  frames,  so  the  water  from  melted  snow  and  rains 
will  run  off  quickly;  one  inch  to  the  foot  or  six  inches  for  a  standard 
(3x6  ft. )  frame  is  about  right. 

The  above  suggestions  are  for  mlddle  northern  states,  of  the  lat- 
itude  of  Iowa.  Farther  South  and  wherever  winters  are  not  very 
severe,  the  plants  may  be  transplanted  to  the  open  ground  with  just 
enough  mulch  to  hide  them  from  view  after  the  ground  freezes.  One 
■ounce  of  seed  produces  approximately  4,000  plants. 


PANSY— PARISIAN  MIXTURE 

This  mixture  contains  nearly  thirty  different  varieties  of  Giant- 
flowering  Pansies  and  embraces  all  colors  known  in  Pansies.  It 
is  a  mixture  of  high  quality  and  will  be  found  verv  superior. 
Ys  oz.  60c;  1  oz.  $4.00;  T.  pkt.  10c;  lb.  $50.00. 

GIANT  STRIPED — A  strain  made  up  of  various  colors,  all  ele- 
gantly  and  grotesquely  striped  and  variegated.  1  oz.  $3.60;  T. 
pkt.  10c;  y8  oz.  40c;  lb.  $32.00. 

KING  OF  THE  BEACKS — Almost  black,  of  truly  giant  size.  1-8  oz. 
40c;  1  oz.  $3.00;  T.  pkt.  10c;  lb.  $32.00. 

GIANT  ADONIS — Light  blue,  verv  beautiful.  1-8  oz.  40c;  1  oz.  $3.00; 
T.  pkt.  10c;  lb.  $32.00. 

PRINCE  HENRY- — Darkest  blue,  extra  large  and  fine.  1-8  oz.  60c; 
1  oz.  $4.00;  T.  pkt.  10c;  lb.  $50.00. 

VULCAN— Dark  red  with  five  large  spots,  petals  fluted  extra.  1-8 
oz.  65c;  1  oz.  $4.50;  T.  pkt.  10c;  lb.  $54.00. 

GIANT  MAUVE  QUEEN— New.  Slate  or  mouše  color.  1-8  oz.  40c; 
1  oz.  $3.00;  T.  pkt.  10c;  lb.  $32.00. 

GIANT  GOLDEN  QUEEN— Pure  rich  yellow.  1-8  oz.  40c;  1  oz.  $3.00; 
T.  pkt.  10c;  lb.  $32.00. 

MME.  PERRET — Edge  of  petals  are  frilled.  The  colors  are  dark 
vine,  pink  and  red,  beautifully  veined  and  all  with  a  white 
margin.  Extra  large  flowers,  verv  showy.  1-8  oz.  40c;  1  oz.  $3.00: 
T.  pkt.  10c;  lb.  $32.00. 

SNOW  QUEEN— Satiny  white.  T.  pkt.  10c;  Ys  oz.  33c;  oz.  $2.50;  lb. 
$32.00. 

RUBY  KING — Purplish  red  shades,  very  beautifuL  Pkt.  10c;  1-8 
oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.50;  lb.  $26.00. 

MERCURY — Velvety  purple.  T.  pkt.  10c;  Ys  oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.50;  lb. 
$26.00. 

PRINCE  BISMARCK — Light  brown  shades,  with  black  eye.  T.  pkt. 

10c;  Ys  oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.50;  lb.  $26.00. 

COEOSSEA  VENOSA — Light  shades  veined  and  marbled.  T.  pkt. 

10c;  Ys  oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.50;  lb.  $26.00. 

PANSY  BRONZE  BEAUTY — Flowers  very  large,  ruffled,  color  bronze, 
with  deeper  spots  and  rays.  T.  pkt.  10c ;  Ys  oz.  60c ;  1  oz.  $4.00 ; 
lb.  $50.00. 

PANSY  EUEU  PERRET — Large  flowers  color  mahogany  shaded  with 
yellow  with  dark  centers.  Beautiful  shade.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz 
60c;  1  oz.  $4.00;  lb.  $50.00. 

ODEER  FIVE  BLOTCHED — The  petals  are  light  colored,  the  blotches 
of  dark  color,  the  flowers  large  and  beautiful.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8 
oz.  60c;  oz.  $4.00;  lb.  $50.00. 

EROS  GOLD  EDGED — Magnificent  strain.  Deep  velvety  brown  with 
broad  gold  margin.  T.  pkt.  10c;  Ys  oz.  60c;  oz.  $4.00;  lb.  $50.00. 


BALCONY  PETUNIAS 

Suitable  for  hanging  baskets,  vases,  boxes,  etc.  The  colors  are 
rich,  the  single  blooms  large,  3  inches  or  more  in  diameter. 
BAECQNY  WHITE,  BALCONY  PINK,  BALCONY  DARK  RED,  BAL¬ 
CONY  RED  AND  WHITE  STAR,  BALCONY  ROYAL  PURPLE, 
BALCONY  MIXED — Any  color:  T.  pkt.  20c;  1,000  seeds  25c; 
1-16  oz.  50c. 


PORTLAND  PETUNIAS 

This  is  a  fine  Fringed  Balcony  type  coming  from  Oregon,  de- 
sirable  for  florist  use.  Blooms  single,  very  large. 

WHITE  BEAUTY— SCARLET  BEAUTY— PRIDE  OF  PORTLAND— 
Deep  rose.  ELIi’S  PRIDE — Plain  edged,  extra  large  in  size, 
blackish  purple.  T.  pkt.  20c;  1-64  oz.  80c;  1-32  oz.  $1.50.  1-16  oz. 
$2.75.  1-8  oz.  $5.00;  1  oz.  $32.00. 


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BEDDING  PETUNIAS 

DWAKF  INIMITABLE — Deep  rosy  pink  flowers  with  a  white  stár. 
T.  pkt.  5c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00. 

ADONIS — Deep  rosy  red  with  white  throat.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c; 
oz.  $1.40. 

BABY  B1UE — Deep  violet  with  white  throat.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz. 
25c;  oz.  $.1.40. 

COUNTESS  OF  ELLESMERE — Rosy  pink  with  white  throat.  T.  pkt. 
5c;  1-8  oz.  10c;  oz.  60c. 

GENERAL.  DODDS — Darkest  red,  very  fine.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c; 
oz.  $1.60. 

HOWARD’S  STAR — Dark,  velvety  crimson  with  a  íive  pointed  white 
stár.  T.  pkt.  10c;  %  oz.  35c;  oz.  $1.20. 

PETUNIA  FINE  MIXED — Includes  all  the  known  colors  of  the 
smáli  flowered  bedding  varieties.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $5.75. 


COMPACT  BEDDING  PETUNIAS 

These  grow  erect,  very  compact  and  are  a  splendid  class  for 
bedding,  flower  boxes  as  well  as  for  pot  culture. 

ROSY  MORN — Throat  silvery  white.  outer  edge  heavily  shaded  soft 
rose  pink.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  40c;  oz.  $2.90. 

GLORIA — Dazzling  carmine  rose,  perfectly  charming  flower.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  1-8  oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.50. 

SNOWBALL — Pure  white.  T.  pkt.  5c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  oz.  $1.70. 
NORMA — Beautiful  variety,  flowers  blue  with  white  stár.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  1-8  oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.50. 

ROSE  OF  HEAVEN — Fiery  pink  flowers  on  short  compact  globular 
bushes  literally  covered  with  bloom  and  espeeially  effective  as  a 
pot  plant.  More  compact  and  more  attractive  than  the  popular 
Rosy  Morn  variety  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  40c;  oz.  $3.00. 

PETUNIA  COMPACTA  FINEST  MIXED — Contains  all  the  compact, 
short,  upright  growing  bedding  varieties  in  the  many  colors. 
T.  pkt.  10c ;  1-8  oz.  25c ;  oz.  $2.00. 


ANNUAL  DWARF  PHLOX 

Unsurpassed  for  edgings  and  ribbon  beds  and  as  a  pot  plant. 
They  gTow  about  8  inches  in  height,  forming  dense  masses  of  blooms 
all  summer.  Plant  8  inches  apart. 

FIREBALL — Dark  and  most  brilliant  red.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c; 
oz.  $2.20. 

FAIRY — Beautiful  pink  shade.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.20. 
SNOWBALL— Pure  white.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.20. 
VIGLETTA — Blue  with  white  eye.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.20. 
MIXED— T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.20. 

STAR  PHLOX — Dwarf  growing,  with  beautiful  Star  shaped  flowers 
in  many  colors.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00. 


Phlox  Grandiflora  Mixed 


PHLOX  DRUMMONDI  GRANDIFLORA 

The  finest  of  all  annual  Phloxes,  with  largest  heads  of  bloom  as 
well  as  the  largest  individual  flowers.  Plant  a  foot  apart.  Ileight 
13  inches. 

ALBA — Snow  white.  COCCINEA — Fiery  scarlet.  ROSEA — Pink. 
VIOLACEA — Violet-blue.  MIXED — Any  color:  T.  pkt.  10c;  % 
oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00. 


PHLOX  PERENNIAL 

Our  mixture  contains  iinproved  strains  forming  extra  large  per¬ 
fectly  round  flowers,  with  petals  overlapping  each  other.  The  seed 
of  this  germinates  slowly,  often  requiring  5  to  6  months.  Mixed. 
35  seeds,  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.20. 


PETUNIA 

Bedding  varieties  are  of  the  easiest  culture  and  shonld  be  sown 
directly  to  where  they  are  to  stand  after  all  danger  from  frost  is 
over.  They  produce  masses  of  smáli  blooms.  Height  9  inches.  The 
large  flowered  varieties  are  best  started  in  the  house  oř  frame 
during  February  and  March  and  transplanted  to  the  best  spot  in  the 
garden.  In  transplanting,  savé  all  the  less  robust  seedlings,  as 
these  are  likely  to  produce  the  finest  flowers.  Petunias  love  plenty 
of  water ;  must  never  be  chilled,  and  should  be  spaced  15  inches 
apart.  Height  of  large  flowered  sorts,  15  inches. 

DOUBLE  PETUNIA — While  a  fair  percentage  of  Double  Petunia 
seed  will  produce  double  flowers,  some  will  not,  but  the  singles 
will  be  of  unusual  fine  quality,  richly  colored  and  finely 
marked.  The  weaker  seedlings  should  be  carefully  saved  as 
these  generally  produce  the  finest  double  flowers.  Our  mixture 
is  composed  of  the  best  and  largest  strains  grown.  T.  pkt.  30c; 
1,000  seeds  $1.25;  1-64  oz.  $3.50. 

PETUNIA  GIANT  FLOWERING  SINGLE 

CRIMSON  BELLE — Very  large  flowers,  dark  crimson,  boldly  waved 
and  frilled.  T.  pkt.  20c;  1,000  seeds,  75c. 

JfUNE — Plant  of  semi-dwarf  bushy  hábit  and  robust  growth  with 
fringed  pure  white  flowers  veined  crimson,  very  charming  and 
effective.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1,000  seeds,  75c. 

MIRANDA — Very  large  fringed  flowers  of  brilliant  scarlet  rose  color. 
T.  pkt.  20c;  1,000  seeds,  75c. 

QUEEN  OF  THE  BALCONIES — The  flowers  are  black  blue  with  five 
snow  white  raylike  stripes  of  most  conspicuous  beauty.  T.  pkt. 
15c ;  1,000  seeds,  75c. 

RAINBOW — Flowers  pink  turning  to  purple,  veined  red,  throat 
yellow.  A  superb  flower.  T.  pkt.  15c ;  1,000  seeds,  65c. 

ROYAL  Pl  líPLE — Very  beautiful  intense  violet  purple.  T.  pkt.  15c; 
1,000  seeds,  55c ;  1-32  oz.  $1.35. 

SILVER  SEAM — Dark  blood  red.  bordered  with  a  silver  seam,  very 
effective.  T.  pkt.  20c ;  1000  seeds  85c. 

WHITE  BELLE — Extra  large  pure  white  fringed  flowers.  T.  pkt. 
15c;  1,000  seeds,  55c. 

GIANT  RUFFLED — The  flowers  of  this  strain  are  ruffled  and 
fringed,  colors  rich  and  gorgeous,  with  charming  deep  throats 
of  various  shades.  T.  pkt.  25c;  1-32  oz.  $1.50;  1-161  oz.  $2.75. 
GIANTS  OF  CALIFORNIA — Blooms  of  immense  size.  The  flowers 
frequently  measure  more  than  5  inches  in  diameter,  while  the 
colors  are  indescribably  rich  and  varied,  beautifully  fringed  and 
háve  a  large  open  throat,  superbly  marked  and  veined.  T.  pkt. 
25c;  1-32  oz.  $1.50;  1-16  oz.  $2.75. 


Petunia  Cream  of  the  Glants 

CREAM  OF  THE  GIANTS — Produces  flowers  of  maximum  size,  all 
beautifully  veined  and  fringed,  in  the  greatest  variety  of  colors. 
There  are  šelf  colored  blossoms,  rich  and  gorgeous,  others  of 
lovely  delicate  shades  and  still  others  a  combination  of  colors, 
blotched  and  margined  all  of  incomparable  beauty.  T.  pkt.  30c ; 
1-32  oz.  $1.75;  1-16  oz.  $3.25;  1-8  oz.  $6.25;  oz.  $48.00. 


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POLEMONIUM— JACOB’S  LADDER 

COERULUM  GRANDIFLORUM.  Beautiřul,  hardy  perennial,  bear- 
ing  flowers  nearly  two  inches  across,  in  large  clusters,  often  as 
many  as  25  blooms  included  in  each  cluster.  Requires  rich  soil. 
A  grand  cut  flower.  Color  charming  sky  blue.  T.  pkt.  10;  oz. 
60c;  lb.  $6.00. 

POLEMONIUM  RICHARDSONII — Flowers  light  blue  with  golden 
yellow  anthers  witb  a  fragrance  of  ripened  grapes ;  excellent  for 
cutting.  Perennial.  Height  6  inches.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb. 
$0.00. 

POLTANTHUS — See  Primula  Veris. 


All  poppies  are  beautiřul  and  easily  raised.  The  Shdirley  is  the 
flnest  singlej  and  the  Giant  Double  the  best  of  the  double  flowering 
rarieties.  Sow  the  seed  thinly  any  time  in  the  spring  as  soon  as 
the  soil  is  in  condition  to  work ;  later  thin  out  to  a  foot  apart. 
They  cannot  be  transplanted  very  well  and  should  be  tbinned  as 
soon  as  large  enough.  If  allowed  to  crowd  each  other  the  stems  will 
be  crooked. 


DOUBLE  ANNUAL  POPPIES 


T.  Pkt. 

Oz. 

Lb. 

SHIRLEY  MIXED— Very  double  . 

.  5 

20 

2.40 

PEONY  FLOWERED  MIXED  . 

15 

2.00 

GIANT  DOUBLE  MIXED  . 

SPECIÁL  MIXTURE— This  includes  all 

. 5 

the 

15 

2.00 

double  as  well  as  single  annual  sorts. 

.  5 

20 

2.40 

SINGLE  ANNUAL 

POPPIES 

T.  Pkt. 

Oz. 

Lb. 

FLANDERS — Scarlet  battle  field  poppy... 

_  5 

15 

1.75 

OPIUM — Magnificent  blooms,  all  colors - 

. 5 

10 

.60 

IMPROVED  SHIRLEY  MIXED  . 

. 5 

20 

2.00 

GIANT  ORIENT  AL  POPPY 

T.  Pkt. 

1-8  oz. 

1  oz. 

DARK  RED  . 

15 

.60 

ROYAL  SCARLET.  Very  large  . . 

. 10 

25 

1.80 

PKINCESS — Salmon  rose  . 

. 25 

80 

MISS  PERKY — Light  salmon,  beautiřul. 

. 25 

80 

OIÍIENTAL  MIXED  . 

. 10 

15 

.80 

ORIENT AL  POPPY— ROYAL  SCARLET 

The  dazzling  scarlet  flowers  are  8  inches  across.  Planted  in  a 
mass  they  will  bloom  for  a  month ;  individual  flowers  last  for  10 
days  and  cut  for  5  days  without  fading.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c; 
oz.  $1.80. 


ICELAND  POPPIES — Papaver  Nudicaule 

These  produce  myriads  of  brilliant  flowers,  delicately  perfumed 
on  stalks,  foot  high,  from  early  in  May  till  frost  if  not  allowed  to 
seed.  There  is  a  certadn  class  to  these  flowers  and  a  strong  appeal 
that  makes  them  ready  sellers  and  there  is  no  flower  that  is  more 
profltable  to  grow.  In  European  markets  millions  of  blooms  are 
being  sold  every  season  and  the  wonder  is  that  they  are  not  being 
grown  more  liberally  by  the  florists  in  this  country.  Fall  is  the  best 
time  to  plant  them,  but  they  will  bloom  the  same  year  if  planted 
early  in  March.  For  shipping  they  should  be  cut  in  bud  stage.  Ab- 
solutely  hardy.  Height  15  inches.  Perennial.  Should  be  spaced  5 
inches  apart  and  exposed  to  full  sunlight. 

ICELAND  POPPY  YELLOW — Single,  very  fine.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz. 
15c;  oz.  $1.00;  10  lb.  $11.00. 

ICELAND  POPPY  WHITE — Single  white,  splendid.  T.  pkt.  10c ;  1-8 
oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00;  lb.  $11.00. 

ICELAND  POPPY  SCAIÍLET — Orange,  scarlet  blooms:  very  fine.  T. 

pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00;  lb.  $11.00. 

ICELAND  POPPIES  SINGLE  MIXED — T.  pkt.  10c ;  1-8  OZ.  15c ;  OZ. 
$1.00;  lb.  $11.00. 

ICELAND  POPPIES  DOUBLE  MIXED— Besides  white,  yellow  and 
scarlet  the  colors  are  straw,  cream  and  deep  orange  shades.  T. 
pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  45c:  oz.  $1.50;  lb.  $17.00. 

ICELAND  POPPY  SUNBEAM — New  improved  Iceland  Poppies  with 
flowers  of  gigantic  size  in  all  colors,  borne  on  long  stiff  stems. 
Single.  Height  18  inches.  T.  pkt.  20c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.00. 


TCLIP  POPPY — This  is  an  annual,  but  it  should  be  sown  in  the 
fall  for  best  results  and  finest  blooms.  The  flowers  are  large, 
dazzling  scarlet,  effective  for  beds  or  masses.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1  oz. 
40c;  lb.  $4.40. 

SPECIÁL  MIXTURE — This  includes  all  the  double  as  well  as  single 
annual  poppies.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $2.40. 


CALIFORNIA  POPPY— (See  Eschscholtzia) 


PORTULACA — ROSE  MOSS 


Blooms  profusely  from  early  summer  till  autumn  in  any  kind 
of  soil.  Colors  range  through  shades  of  red,  yellow,  pink,  striped, 
white,  etc.  Haif  hardy  annual. 


Portulaca — Single  Mixed 


LARGE  FLOWERED  SINGLE — Crimson,  Pink,  Scarlet,  White,  Mixed. 

Any  of  the  above:  T.  pkt.  5c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  1  oz.  80c;  lb.  $8.00. 
LARGE  FLOWERED  DOUBLE— Crimson,  Pink,  Scarlet,  White, 
Mixed.  Any  of  the  above:  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.00;  lb. 
$28.00. 

PORTULACA  PARANA — The  flowers  of  this  variety,  which  comes  in 
one  color  only,  distinct  lovely  bluish  rose,  are  the  size  of  a  dollar 
piece  and  appear  in  great  profusion  till  frost.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8 
oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00;  lb.  $14.00. 


POINCIANA— BIRD  OF  PARADISE 

GILLESI — A  smáli  fcree,  having  very  showy  flowers  of  orange  and 
scarlet.  Not  hardy  in  the  North.  Easily  raised  from  seed.  T. 
pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c. 

PUERARIA  THUNBERGIANA — Kudzu  Vine— The  seed  germinates 
slovvly  and  the  first  year  the  vine  will  make  a  growth  of  about 
8  feet,  but  once  established  will  grow  50  feet  or  more  in  a  season. 
Plant  foot  apart.  The  foliage  is  neat,  clean  and  dense.  Blooms 
latě  in  summer.  Pcrfectly  hardy.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 


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PRIMROSE— PRIMULA 

Sow  the  seeds  of  Chinese  Primula  in  clean  flats,  filled  with  sifted 
l  Ieaf  mould,  loam  ánd  sand  in  equal  parts,  do  not  cover  just  press 
;i  into  the  soil.  At  first  keep  the  box  in  halí  shaded  plače  and  water 
a  carefully  in  a  fine  spray.  As  soon  as  the  seeds  are  sprouted  plače 
i  in  the  lightest  spot  in  the  house.  Transplant  into  pots  as  soon  as 
>  the  plants  are  large  enough  to  handle,  and  keep  in  a  teinperature  not 
I  ověř  60  degrees.  Give  plenty  of  air,  wateT  carefully  and  during  suni- 
i  mer  keep  the  plants  shaded.  Height  about  9  inches. 

Primula  Obconica  Malacoides  and  Forbesii  are  more  free  flower- 

!ing  and  much  easier  to  raise  thnn  the  Chinese  variety.  Use  same 
methods  as  given  above  only  Obconica  you  must  not  use  leaf  mould 
or  peat  as  this  causes  the  seed  to  germinate  poorly. 

For  winter  sales  sow  the  seed  of  Obconica  and  Chinensis  in 
March  and  April,  Maladoides  being  a  more  vigorous  grower  should 
not  be  sown  before  July. 

Primula  Veris,  Officinalis  and  Auriculas,  are  hardy  varieties  and 
l  may  be  sown  directly  outdoors  in  well  prepared  seed-bed  as  soon 
as  the  ground  can  be  worked.  They  do  not  like  strong  sun  and 
ověř  winter  should  be  protected  with  a  layer  of  straw  oř  hay.  AU 
t  are  easily  naturalized  and  should  be  planted  among  shrubs  oř  in 
I  turf.  Planted  in  turf  will  not  winterkill  even  in  very  cold  localities. 


PRIMULA  CHINENSIS  FIMBRIATA 

)  COVENT  GARDEN  WHITE — Pure  white  tlowers  with  yellow  eye, 

Ibeautifully  fringed. 

GIANT  PINK — Soft  pink,  very  floriferous,  superb. 

CHISWICK  RED — Bright  red,  very  effective. 

I  TRUE  BLIJE. 

ji  DUCHESS — White,  carmine  eye,  beautiful. 

I  CREMSON  KING — Deep  red  with  dark  center,  very  beautiful. 


LARGE  FLOWERED  FRINGED  SUPERB  MIXED— Any  of  the 

above:  100  seeds  25c;  500  seeds  90c;  1,000  seeds  $1.75;  1-16  oz. 
$2.80;  1-32  oz.  $1.50. 


Primula  Obconica 


PRIMULA  OBCONICA  GIGANTHEA 

This  Obconica  race  is  rivalling  the  Chinese  Primrose  in  size  of 
liowers  which  measure  about  1%  inches  across  thus  equaling  in 
dlmensions  those  of  their  Chinese  rivals  with  added  merit  of  being 
easier  grown  and  having  a  longer  duration  of  bloom. 

The  varieties  named  below  are  all  the  new  GIANT  ARENDSII 
strain  with  extra  large  flowers. 

CREMSON— PARE  LILAC— SOFT  PINK  (Balmon  Queen)— DARK 
RT.UE — RICH  PINK— MIXED. 

Any  of  the  above:  100  seeds  25c ;  500  seeds,  90c;  1,000  seeds, 
$1.65;  1-16  oz.  $3.40;  1-32  oz.  $1.75. 


PRIMULA  OBCONICA  GRANDIFLORA 

FIREQUEEN — Glossy  salmon  red.  COERULA — Light  blue.  ROSEA — 
Rlch  pink.  ®ither  variety:  100  seeds,  20c;  500  seeds  60c;  1,000 
seeds  $1.00. 

OBCONICA  SPECIAli  MIXTURE — Contains  both  Arendsii  and 
Grandiflora  varieties.  100  seeds  25c ;  500  seeds  80c ;  1,000  seeds 
$1.50;  1-32  oz.  $1.65;  1-16  oz.  $3.20. 

PRIMULA  MALACOIDES 

(Improved  Baby  Primrose) 

MOST  USEFUEj  and  profitable 

Freest  flowering  of  all  Primulas,  forming  tufts  of  light  green 
leaves  and  carrying  on  wiry  stems  about  10  inches  long,  worlds  of 
graceful  flowers  in  4  months  from  dáte  of  sowing.  Primula  Mala¬ 
coides  is  the  most  charming  pot  plant  yet  introduced  of  the  great- 
est  value  to  the  retail  grower  as  a  cut  flower  and  one  of  the  most 
profitable  plants  to  grow  as  it  can  be  employed  as  a  catch  crop 
following  chrysanthemums.  Strong  plants  from  2%'s  can  be  shifted 
to  4’s,  kept  cool  (40  to  45  degrees)  and  will  be  ready  in  part  for 
Christmas  and  the  bulk  in  January  up  to  the  end  of  March.  A 
most  vigorous  and  rapid  grower  making  such  a  mass  of  foliage  and 
bloom  in  4  inch  pots  as  no  other  plant.  While  other  primulas 
must  be  started  for  winterblooming  in  April,  Malacoides  should  not 
be  sown  before  the  first  week  in  July. 

DEEP  PINK,  WHITE,  LIGHT  LILAC,  MIXED— Any  color:  T.  pkt. 
25c;  1-32  oz.  55c;  1-16  oz.  $1.00. 

ENGLISH  PRIMROSE — (Primula  Vulgaris.)  The  wild  Engíish 
flower,  color  light  canary  yellow,  fragrant.  Hardy  perennial. 
T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.40. 

AURICULA — (Primula  Auricula.)  Fragrant  hardy  perennial.  Many 
rich  colors.  An  extremely  free  bloomer.  Height  6  inches.  1-16 
oz.  75c;  T.  pkt.  15c. 

PRIMULA  VERIS  MIXED— Cowslip.  Finest  quality  mixed.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  1-8  oz.  50c;  oz.  $3.50. 

PRIMULA  KEWENSIS — Large  flowered,  golden  yellow,  with  mag- 
nificent  omamental  foliage,  also  called  Verbena  Scented  Prirnula. 
Not  as  profuse  a  bloomer  as  Obconica  or  Malacoides,  but  highly 
valuable  as  it  will  live  for  a  long  time  even  under  gross  ne- 
glect.  First  class  house  plant.  100  seeds  15c;  500  seeds  40c; 
1,000  seeds  65c;  1-32  oz.  $1.25;  1-16  oz.  $2.25. 

PYRETHRUM 

Pyrethrum  is  easily  grown  from  seed,  does  not  winterkill  and 
produces  fine  daisy-ldke  flowers  and  grows  about  2  feet  high.  The 
Golden  Feather  grows  only  about  8  inches  high  and  for  ribboning 
and  borders  there  is  absolutely  no  better  plant.  Is  treated  as  annual, 
the  seed  is  sown  early  in  the  spring  indoors  and  set  out  in  April 
or  May.  The  Uliginosum  variety  grows  3  to  4  feet  high,  is  a  flne 
hardy  plant  with  daisy-like  flowers  4  inches  across.  Plant  8  inches 
apart. 

The  following  are  hardy  perennials  with  daisy-like  flowers  about 
2  feet  high  and  blooming  in  May  and  June,  all  fine  for  cutting. 
ROSEUM  BLOOD  RED— T.  pkt.  15c ;  %  oz.  30c ;  oz.  $2.00. 
GRANDIFLOKUM  COMET — Fine  single  and  semi-double  varieties, 
with  twisted  petals.  T.  pkt.  20c;  1-8  oz.  50c;  1-16  oz.  30c. 
ROSEUM  KELffAT'8  HYBRIDS — The  flowers  of  this  strain  grow  to 
an  enormous  size  of  12  inches  in  circumference  and  present  all 
the  beautiful  variations  of  color  between  light  rose,  pink  and 
deep  carmine.  An  excellent  cut  flower.  1-8  oz.  35c;  oz.  $2.50; 
T.  pkt.  15c;  1b.  $26.00. 

PYRETHRUM  ULIGINOSUM — Forms  large  shapely  bushes  covered 
with  very  large  white  daisy-like  flowers  Height  4  feet.  Space 
the  plants  15  inches  apart.  T.  pkt.  10c.  oz.  $2.00;  1-16  oz.  30c; 
1-8  oz.  50c 

ROSEUM  DOUBLE  MIXED — The  flowers  are  large  and  beautiful, 
saved  from  isolated  and  finest  double  flowers,  however,  the  seed 
produces  some  single  flowers  occasionally,  especially  so  the  flrst 
year  after  sowing  T.  pkt.  20c.  1-32  oz.  40c;  1-16  oz.  75c;  oz.  $10.00. 

FOLIAGE  PYRETHRUMS  FOR  BEDDING 

GOLDEN  MOSS — The  foliage  is  very  fine  and  very  curled,  entirely 
distinct  and  flne  for  formal  gardening  New.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz. 
60c;  1b.  $6.00. 

PYRETHRUM  AUREUM — (Golden  Feather.)  The  finest  oř  all  peren- 
nial  plants  suitable  for  edgings,  carpet  bedding,  ribboning,  etc. 
Perfectly  hardy,  forming  neat  graceful  bushes  about  8  inches 
tn  height.  The  foliage  is  attractive  yellow  color,  very  handsome. 

T.  pkt.  10c ;  oz.  60c ;  lb.  $4.20. 


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RHODANTE 

An  everlasting  bearing  delicate  flower  of  great  beauty,  splendid 
as  a  pot  plant,  for  dry  bouquets  as  well  as  a  cut  flower.  Long  favor- 
ably  known  in  European  markets  and  fast  gaining  in  popularity  on 
this  side.  Heigbt  1  foot. 

KHODANTE  ATKOSANGUINEUM— Deep  blood  red,  single.  T.  pkt. 
15c;  1-8  oz.  40c;  oz.  $2.60. 

KHODANTE  MACOIATA — Pink  and  yellow  vvith  dark  eye,  very 
pretty.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $7.00. 

MACELATA  ALBA  GKFL. — Large  pure  white  flowers,  splendid.  T. 

pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15e;  ®z.  80c;  lb.  $0.00. 

KHODANTE  MANGLESI — Single  pink  flowers.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz. 
15c;  oz.  80c;  lb.  $9.00. 

KHODANTE — SPECIÁL  MIXTCEE- Contains  all  the  best  varieties, 
both  single  and  double.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $1.00;  lb. 
$14.00. 

RICINUS — CASTOR  BEÁN 

Easily  raised  from  seed  planted  indoors  in  March  or  April ; 
planted  in  smáli  pots  and  set  out  30  inches  apart  in  rich  ground 
when  all  danger  of  frost  is  past. 

ZANZIBARIENS — The  gigantic  leaves,  2  feet  and  1  foot  across  and 
the  great  size  of  the  plant  surpass  any  other  known  Ricinus. 
Mixed  varieties  with  green,  brown  or  purplish  leaves.  T.  pkt. 
5c;  1  oz.  10c;  1-4  lb.  40c;  lb.  $1.50. 

LACINIATUS — (New  Golden  Spire).  Grows  8  feet  liigh.  The  foliage 
is  deeply  and  finely  cut,  differing  wideJy  from  all  other  sorts. 
Color  very  dark  bronzy  green.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

ZANZIBARIENS  ENORMIS— Grows  15  to  20  feet  high  in  one  season 
and  is  the  biggest  of  the  Ricinus  family.  Eoliage  bright  green. 
T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  1-4  lb.  60c;  1  lb.  $2.20. 

RICINUS  SPECIÁL  MIXTURE — A  well  balanced  mixture  of  choice 
and  distinct  varieties.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  %  lb.  45c;  lb.  $1.75. 

GOOD  MIXED— T.  pkt.  5c;  %  lb.  30c;  lb.  $1.00. 


RUDBECKIA 

Rudbeckia  Purpurea  and  Fulgida  are  fair  flowers,  deserve  a 
plače  in  the  hardy  border  beeause  they  will  grow  where  nothing 
else  will,  and  never  winterkill.  Sow  early  in  the  spring  outdoors. 
Plant  9  inches  apart. 

RUDBECKIA  PURPUREA — Large  crimson-purple  flowers,  with  dark 
disc.  Height  3  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c  oz.  $1.40. 

RUDBECKIA  FULGIDA — Hardy  perennial  variety,  producing  in 
masses  during  August  and  September  brilliant  orange  yellow 
flowers.  Height  3  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c. 


SALPIGLOSIS— PAINTED  TONGUE 

Annual  plants  of  great  beauty.  The  colors  are  red,  blue,  yellow, 
pink,  orange,  violet,  etc.,  in  various  shades  are  intricately  netted, 
pencilled  and  veined  with  a  glint  of  gold. 

An  ideál  flower  to  grow  during  summer  for  bouquets  that  will 
seli,  espeeially  if  mixed  with  gypsophyla.  Sow  thinly  right  outdoors 
as  soon  as  the  ground  is  ready  and  again  about  a  monfh  after  that 
so  as  to  háve  flowers  to  cut  till  frost. 

Salpiglosis  to  be  at  its  best  should  be  grown  in  light  soil.  If 
your  soil  is  stiťf,  add  some  Sharp  sand  or  coal  ashes. 

SCARLET  AND  GOLD — Velvety  scarlet  flowers,  with  numerous 
golden  veins.  A  great  cut  flower.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  1  oz. 
$1.00. 

VIOLET  AND  GOLD — Velvety  violet,  veined  with  gold.  A  grand 
cut  flower.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00. 

EMPEROR  MIXED — A  magnificent  strain  with  extra  large  riehly 
colored  flowers.  All  colors  mixed.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c; 
1  oz.  80c. 


SAN  VÍTALI  A 

PROCUMBENS  FL.  PL.  COMPACTA — Produces  in  greatest  abun- 
dance,  neat  double  golden  yellow  flowers  and  does  well  in  the 
poorest  soil,  withstanding  drought  and  hot  sun.  Blooms  all 
summer  till  frost  and  for  carpeting  cannot  be  beat.  Annual. 
Height  6  inches.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.00. 


SAXIFRAGA 

LINGULATA  LEICHTLINII — Produces  early  in  spring,  erect  panicles 
of  bright  red  flowers  and  masses  of  bold,  long,  narrow,  deep 
green  foliage  covered  with  "frost.”  A  choice  plant  for  the  rock¬ 
ery,  border  or  shrubbery.  Har.'y  perennial.  Easily  raised. 
Height  30  inches.  T.  pkt.  20c ;  1-32  oz.  90c. 

SAXIFRAGA  PERENNIAL  MIXED — Many  varieties,  including  broad 
leaved,  mossy,  narrow  and  encrusted  leaved  sorts,  both  tall  and 
dwarf  growing.  Once  started  from  seed  you  may  seleet  your 
type  of  plant  and  propagate  these  by  divisions.  They  multiply 
fast  and  are  perfectly  hardy.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-32  oz.  30c. 


SIDALCEA  ROSY  GEM 

Hardy  perennial  plant  with  handsome  spikes  of  pink  flowers. 
Height  4  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c:;  1  oz.  $1.80. 


Salvia  Zurich 


SALVIA— FLOWERING  SAGE 


All  Salvias  are  easily  grown  from  seed,  sown  indoors  in  March 
or  April  and  set  in  permanent  location  in  May.  Require  good  soil. 
All  bloom  the  first  year  from  seed  and  are  best  treated  as  annuals. 
Plant  18  inches  apart  each  way. 

The  Farinacea  variety  is  one  of  the  finest  blue  flowers.  The 
plants  should  be  pinched  back  during  their  early  stage  of  growth 
two  or  three  times.  This  induces  the  plants  to  branch  out  from  the 
base  and  results  in  erect  spikes. 


SALVIA  SPLENDENS 

When  transplanting  see  to  it  that  you  plant  the  seedlings  at  the 
same  depth  they  stood  before  you  lifted  them.  If  you  will  plant 
deeper  they  will  rot  and  you  will  lose  them.  It  is  all  right  to  set 
most  plants  deeper  than  they  stood,  but  it  does  not  work  with  Salvia. 


SALVIA  SPLENDENS — One  of  the  most  gorgeous  flowers  blooming 
throughout  the  summer  and  fall.  The  plants  grow  3  feet  in 
height  and  are  completely  covered  with  scarlet  flowers.  1  oz. 
$1.40;  1-8  oz.  20c;  1  lb.  $20.00;  T.  pkt.  10c. 

BONFIRE  OR  CLARA  BEDMAN— Of  compact  growth  forming  oval 
bushes  covered  by  flower  spikes  of  brilliant  scarlet,  clear  above 
the  foliage.  Brilliantly  effective  for  bedding  either  planted  alone 
or  in  front  of  other  plants.  Height  2  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz. 
25c;  oz.  $.1.60;  lb.  $22.00. 

ZURICH — This  magnificent  variety  blooms  earlier  than  any  other 
Salvia  and  the  "flowers  are  produtced  in  such  great  numbers  that 
they  cause  the  spikes  to  droop  gracefully  with  their  weight.  The 
flowers  are  of  a  brilliant  dazzling  scarlet,  and  borne  in  endless 
profusion  all  summer  and  fall.  The  bushes  grow  to  a  height  of 
3  feet  and  are  about  3  feet  through  and  bloom  from  ground  to 
summit.  A  row  of  these  Salvias  presents  a  most  gorgeous  effect. 
Height  2  feet.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  1  oz.  $1.80;  1  lb.  $28.00. 

AMERICA— A  fine  variety  of  compact,  busliy  growth,  producing 
large  heavy  spikes  of  Aery  scarlet  flowers.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz. 
30c ;  oz.  $2.00;  1  lb.  $28.00. 

FIREBALL — Robust  growing  variety,  producing  globular  bushes, 
studded  with  dazzling  scarlet  spikes  of  bloom.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8 
oz.  30c;  1  lb.  $28.00;  oz.  $2.00. 

DROOPING  SPIKES— Extra  large  flowering,  the  spikes  are  very  long 
and  heavy;  causing  them  to  droop  by  their  own  weight.  A 
splendid  variety.  Height  2%  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  1  oz. 
$1.80;  1  lb.  $28.00. 


FARINACEA — A  perennial  variety  producing  tall  spikes  of  silvery 
lavender  blooms  from  a  dense  mass  of  foliage.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1  oz. 
70c. 

SALVIA  AZUREA  GRANDIFLORA— A  hardy  perennial  variety  pro¬ 
ducing  spikes  of  intense  sky-blue  flowers  in  great  profusion. 
Height  2  to  3  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  1  oz.  $1.20;  lb.  $18.00. 


SCHIZANTHUS  RETUSUS— This  type  grows  two  feet  tall,  flowers 
very  large,  orchid  shape,  in  white,  pink,  crimson,  spotted,  etc. 
Culture  same  as  other  Schizanthus.  Excellent  for  pots  or  garden 
display.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 


DID  YOU? 

Try  o  lir  CREAM  OF  THE  GIANTS  PETUNIA  SEED? 

It  has  no  rival,  the  plants  are  bush.v,  foot  or  so  high,  flowers 
of  maximum  size,  placed  sideways  on  the  bushes,  riehly  colored. 
the  kind  that  sells  fast.  Fsing  that  seed  you  can  seli  twice  the 
amount  of  plants.  Others  did. 


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SCHIZANTHUS— BUTTERFLY  FLOWER 

A  most  desirable  annual  íor  pot  and  garden  culture  and  one  of 
the  daintest  of  cut  flowers.  Věry  compact  and  bushy,  about  20  inches 
táli,  lasting  in  bloom  for  months.  A  highly  paying  plant  for  florists. 
For  spring  trade  sow  in  a  cool  house  in  October,  pot  off  when  large 
enough  and  shift  as  soon  as  needed.  Schizanthus  must  never  be 
allowed  to  become  pot  bound.  For  summer  blooming  sow  in  a  well 
pulverized  soil  when  danger  of  frost  is  past,  later  transplant  to  stand 
•a  foot  apart. 

If  a  crop  of  flowers  is  desired  during  December  and  January 
sow  in  September,  allow  the  plants  to  bud  in  4  in.  pots,  grow  cool 
(48  deg.  house).  Tou  wili  find  it  about  the  easiest  flower  to  bring 
into  bloom  and  the  most  readily  salable. 

DR.  BADGER’S  GIANT  FLOWEKUfG  SCHIZANTHUS— A  superior 
strain  with  perfect  flowers  iy2  inches  across,  in  all  imagineable 
colors  and  markings.  Foliage  fern-like  bright  green.  Never  fails 
to  bring  forth  admiration.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  1  ož,  $1.80. 


Schizanthus  Wisetonensis 


WISETONENSIS  MIXED— Compact  growing  strain  producing  fine 
flowers  in  abundance  and  a  first  class  plant.  T.  pkt.  10c-  1-8  oz 
15c;  1  oz.  80c. 

WISETONENSIS  RICH  1’INK — Large  flowered  deep  pink.  T  pkt 
10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c;  1b.  $8.00. 

WISETONENSIS  ROSE  AND  AMBER— Large  flowered  in  shades  of 
pink  and  brown.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c;  1b.  $8.00. 

SUNFLOWER — HELIANTHUS 

The  tall  growing  varieties  should  always  be  planted  in  groups 
to  make  a  background  for  dwarfer  plants.  All  Sunflowers  are  gross 
feeders  and  require  rich  soil  and  full  exposure  to  the  sun  They 
bloom  from  early  summer  till  frost  and  are  excellent  cut  flowers. 
Plant  seed  in  the  open  in  April  and  May. 

GEOBOSUS  FISTUEOSUS  FE.  PL.— The  flowers  are  very  double,  5 
inches  across  of  rich  yellow  color  and  make  a  bold  effect.  Height 
5  feet.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $2.40. 

CAEIFORNICUS  FE.  PE. — Flowers  double,  very  large  deep  yellow. 
Usually  grows  4  feet  high  but  reaches  8  feet  on  rich  grouňd.  T. 
pkt.  5c;  %  oz.  10c;  oz.  25c;  lb.  2.80. 

CUCUMERIFOEIUS  MINIATUŘE  DOUBEE— The  flowers  are  smáli, 
extremely  double  with  a  brown  colored  center,  very  handsome. 
The  plant  produces  hundreds  of  blooms  which  are  first  class 
as  cut  flowers.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $3.00. 

CUCUMERIFOEIUS  VENUS — Flowers  pále  yellow,  disc  black,  sur- 
rounded  by  a  rich  golden  ring.  The  petals  are  twisted.  A 
splendid  cut  flower.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  10c;  oz.  60c. 

8PECIAE  MIXTURE — Embraces  all  the  choice  Sunflowers,  both 
double  and  single.  T.  pkt.  5c;  %  oz.  10c:  oz.  25c;  lb.  $3.00. 


SAPONARIA  VACCARIA 

An  annual  producing  masses  of  graceful  sprays  of  glistenlng 
■atiny  flowers,  resembling  an  enlarged  gypaophyla.  Very  popular  in 
European  flower  markets  and  sure  to  become  popular  on  thla  side. 
Treat  like  you  do  Gypsophyla  Elegans.  PINK— WHITB— MIXED. 
T.  pkt.  5c;  1  oz.  20c;  1  lb.  $1.40,  prepaid. 

SAPONARIA  OCYMOIDE8 — Hardy,  perennial,  creeplng  plant  of 
dense  growth,  less  than  a  foot  high,  covered  with  a  aheet  of 
brilliant  crimson  bloom  from  May  to  August.  Unsurpassed  for 
covering  banks  and  in  rock  work.  T.  pkt.  10c;  %  oz  15c-  oz 
80c;  lb.  $8.00. 


Double  Sunflower 


SUNFLOWER 

CHRY8ANTHEMUM  FLOWERED  DOUBLE— Light  yellow,  very 
large  and  double,  with  feathered  petals  resembling  somewhat 
the  double  Chrysanthemum  of  the  florist.  Height  6  feet  T 
pkt.  5c;  34  oz.  10c;  oz.  25c;  lb.  $3.00. 


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Scabiosa  Mixed 

SCABIOSA — MOURNING  BRIDE 

One  of  the  handsomest  sunimer  border  plants,  produeing  in  great 
profusion  splendid  double  flowers  for  table  bouquets,  etc.  They 
grow  about  30  inehes  high  and  come  into  bloom  early  in  July  and 
continue  in  never-ceasing  succession  till  frost.  Hardy  annual. 
AZURE  FAIRY— Blue  ;  BLACK  PRINCE— Black  Purple  ;  CRIMSON— 
FEESH — FIREBALL — Scarlet;  SNOWBALL — Pure  wliite  ;  YEE- 
EOW — MIXED.  Any  of  the  above :  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.00. 
CAUCASICA  PERFECTA — Sky  blue,  large  flowers  of  elegant  out- 
line,  a  first  class  cut  floiver.  T-.  pkt.  20c;  1-8  oz.  40c;  oz.  $3.00. 
CAUCACICA  AERA — Pure  white.  T.  pkt.  20c;  1-8  oz.  40c;  oz.  $3.00. 
JAPONICA — This  is  a  perenuial  variety  of  great  beauty  and  elegance. 
The  beautiful  artistic  lavender  blue  flowers  are  borne  on  long 
wiry  sterna  and  are  2  to  3  inehes  across.  Věry  floriferous.  A 
fine  cut  flower.  Height  3  feet.  1  oz.  40c ;  T.  pkt.  10c. 
8CAREET  RUNNER — A  variety  of  climbing  beán,  bearing  c-Iusters 
of  attractive  scarlet  flowers  and  edible  pods,  in  most  parts  of 
the  country.  In  some  localities  it  does  not  seed  owing  to  the 
absence  of  inseets  that  would  fertilize  the  flowers.  T.  pkt.  10c  ; 
lb.  50c. 

SENECíO-JACOBEA 

EEEGANS  FE.  PE.  MIXED — An  elegant  annual  plant,  bearing  very 
double  flowers  in  large  heads  and  excellent  for  eutting.  The 
colors  are  white,  red,  pink,  bronze,  lilac  brown  and  other  rare 
shades.  Height  2  feet.  Sow  the  seed  in  March  and  plant  out 
doors  early  in  May.  Or  sow  direct  in  the  open  in  May.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $1.80. 

8ENECIO  CEIVORUM— Robust  growing  hardy  perennial  with  rich 
orange  yellow  flowers,  very  decorative.  Height  4  feet.  T.  pkt. 
15c ;  oz.  $1.00. 

"BASTA  DAISY — See  Chrysanthemum. 


Statice  Latiíoria 

STATICE  EATIFOEIA  is  a  handsoine  perennial  plant  of  easy  cul-  1 
ture,  growing  about  2  feet  high.  Planted  in  deep  and  rich  soil 
and  left  undisturbed  will  produce  graeeful,  deep  blue  flowers 
for  many  years.  Blooms  from  June  to  August.  Sow  the  seed 
outdoors  as  soon  as  the  ground  can  be  worked  and  set  foot  apart. 
Can  be  ušed  dried  like  strawflowers.  Cut  it  when  in  full  bloom, 
about  20  stalks  to  a  bunch,  hang  up  and  let  dry.  When  perfectly 
dry,  close  the  tops  of  the  bunches  tightly  together  and  wrap  up 
in  páper  to  keep  the  dust  off  and  store  away.  When  ready  to 
use  it,  sprinkle  the  bunches  before  unwrapping.  T.  pkt.  10c; 
1-8  oz.  15c ;  oz.  60c ;  lb.  $6.00. 

PLANTS — Strong  year  old  fleld  grown  $2.00  per  doz.,  $12.00  per  100. 
We  do  not  seli  less  than  a  dozen  plants. 

STATICE  INCANA  NANA — Bears  on  much  branched  stalks  great 
numbers  of  pále  lavender,  fragrant  flowers,  presenting  cloud-like 
appearance.  Hardy  perennial.  Height  15  inehes.  T.  pkt.  10c; 
oz.  40c ;  lb.  $4.00. 

SINNUATA — A  most  useful  annual  variety  growing  from  2  to  3  feet 
tall  and  produeing  brightly  colored  flowers  that  retain  their 
lively  color  when  dried.  Really  a  splendid  flower  for  bouquets 
both  fresh  oř  dried.  BEČE— E  A  VENDE  R— DEEP  PINK— WHITE 
— MIXED.  Any  color:  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.20. 

SUIVOROVI — Produces  long  branched  spikes  of  light  rose  flowers 
shaded  with  erimson.  Easily  raised  annual.  Height  2  feet.  T. 
pkt.  10c ;  oz.  80c ;  lb.  $12.00. 

STATICE  TARTARICA — A  hardy  perennial  variety,  flowers  white, 
the  best  sort  for  dying.  T.  pkt.  10c ;  oz.  40c- ;  lb.  $4.00. 

STATICE  BONDCEELI — Fine  for  bouquets  and  indespensable  for  dry 
bouquets  and  wreaths.  Flowers  large,  clustered  at  the  end  of 
stalks,  of  golden  yellow  color.  The  plants  are  of  neat  hábit,  18 
inehes  tall.  Plant  outdoors  when  danger  of  frost  is  past.  An-  ii 
nual.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

STATICE  CASPIA — Perennial  variety  produeing  graeeful  sprays  of  >' 
lavender  and  white  flowers  valuable  both  as  fresh  cut  flowers  or 
dried.  Also  called  “Baby  Statice.”  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-32  oz.  20c;  » 
1-4  oz.  90c. 


SILENE  ARMERIA — CATCHFLY 

Bright  proťuse-flowering  annual  dwarf  and  compact  hábit.  Mixed. 
T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $1.60. 

ORIENTAE  SPEENDENS — A  splendid  perennial  fine  for  eutting  or 
for  the  hardy  border  bearing  fine  large  bright  rosy  pink  flowers 
with  a  delicious  perfume.  Easy  to  raise  from  seed.  Space  the 
plants  2  feet  apart.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1  oz.  40c;  lb.  $3.80. 

8INNINGIA — See  Gloxinia  Regina. 


SOLANUM— JERUSALEM  CHERRY 

Of  dwarf  branching  hábit,  with  shiny  smáli  oval  shaped  leaves, 
loaded  with  bright  scarlet  round  cherry  like  fruits.  Fine  pot 
plant  easily  raised  from  seed.  Height  12  inehes.  T.  pkt.  10c; 
%  oz  15e;  oz.  45c. 

SOEIDAGO  CANADENSIS— T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  60c. 


STATICE— SEA  LAVENDER 

The  flowers  of  Statice  are  very  useful  in  bouquets  either  fresh  or 
dried.  Easily  raised  from  seed.  All  varieties  require  deep  soil  and 
sunny  position,  the  perennial  varieties  should  be  left  undisturbed  for 
several  years. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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SMILAX— CLIMBER 

A  graceful,  tuberous  rooted,  perennial  climber,  none  surpassing  it 
for  its  glossy  deep  green  most  delicate  foliage.  Fine  for  vases 
and  baskets. 

Sow  from  December  to  Mareh,  soak  the  seed  24  hours  before 
sowing.  Height  6  to  10  feet.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  30c;  lb.  $3.20. 

STOCKS 

Stocks  are  fine  plants  with  large,  brilliantly  colored  and  delight- 
fully  fragrant  blooms.  Sow  the  seed  in  Marcb  or  Apríl  and  plant 
outside  in  May.  For  a  crop  of  flowers  to  háve  for  Decoration  Day, 
sow  early  in  February,  transplant  in  the  bench  in  Mareh.  set  the 
plants  4  inches  apart  if  you  intend  to  grow  the  single  spike  oř  10 
inches  apart  if  you  rub  out  the  terminál  flower  as  soon  as  formed 
and  force  the  plant  to  branch  out.  The  branched  plants  will  give 
8  to  10  spikes  that  will  make  up  well  in  bouquets  and  sprays,  those 
with  single  spikes  one  only,  but  this  very  handsome  and  large.  For 
best  results  sow  the  seed  thinly  and  avoid  stiff  soil  or  soil  contain- 
ing  imperfectly  deeayed  manure,  cover  with  clean  sand  about  %  inch 
and  water  carefully.  To  get  nice,  bushy  plants  for  bedding  purposes 
transplant  them  several  times.  In  beds  stocks  should  stand  a  foot 
apart. 


Double  10  Wedks  Stocks 


LARGE  DOUBLE  TEN  WEEKS 

Best  variety  for  bedding,  flowers  double  plants  dwarf  and  eom- 
pact.  GRAND  ROUGE,  blood  red,  MOUNT  BLANC,  snow  white, 
ROSY  MORN,  flesh  pink,  SAPPHIRE,  dark  blue,  MIXED — Any  of 
them:  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  oz.  $1.80;  lb.  $22.00. 

GIANT  IMPROVED  BISMARCK 

The  best  stock  for  close  planting,  producing  a  high  percentage 
of  double  flowers  on  fine  stems  2%  feet  long  10  days  before  either 
Giant  Perfection  or  Nice  varieties.  A  florist  moneymaker.  WHITE — 
ROSE,  deep  rose  pink,  EAVENDER,  clear  rich  lavender,  CHAMOIS, 
creamy  white  tinted  with  rose,  GOEDEN  BAEE,  rich  canary  yellow, 
RED,  fiery  red,  DARK  BLUE — MIXED.  Any  color:  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8 
oz.  60c ;  oz.  $4.00. 

STOCKS 

STOCKS  A  PAYING  GREENHOUSE  CROP 

If  you  háve  a  cool  house  with  temperature  of  45  to  50  deg.,  and 
from  4  to  5  feet  of  headroom  above  the  benches  you  will  háve  no 
trouble  in  producing  quantity  of  fragrant  blooms  that  will  come 
handy  in  the  spring.  Beauty  of  Nice  or  Giant  Perfection  are  the 
varieties  eásiest  to  raise  and  white,  pink  and  lavender,  are  the  most 
popular  eolors.  Once  in  pots  you  can  carry  them  in  a  house  of  35 
to  40  deg.  and  they  will  come  out  in  good  shape. 


GIANT  PERFECTION  STOCKS 

Early  flowering  variety ;  also  called  Cut  and  Come  Again.  The 
plants  are  of  fine  symetrical  hábit,  bushy  and  about  2  feet  in  height. 
The  numerous  side  branches  each  carry  a  tall  strong  spike  well 
furnished  with  unusually  large  and  very  double  highly  fragrant 
flowers.  Unsurpassed  as  a  cut  flower.  Mixed.  Many  brilliant  eolors. 
BRILLIANT — Dark  red;  CREOEE — Canary  yellow;  EA  FRANCE — 
Rose;  MAY  QUEEN— Lilac;  PRINCESS  AEICE— White;  SAP¬ 
PHIRE — Deep  blue;  MIXED — Many  brilliant  eolors.  Any  of  the 
above;  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  1  oz.  $1.80;  lb.  $20.00. 

GIANT  BEAUTY  OF  NICE 

GIANT  BEAUTY  OF  NICE — An  excellent  variety  of  early  flowering 
winter  stock  producing  flowers  in  great  profusion  on  plants  over 
two  feet  high.  Large  percentage  of)  these  are  perfectly  double 
and  all  are  powerfully  fragrant.  Sow  seeds  of  these  for  winter 
blooming  in  August  and  September.  If  intended  to  bloom  out- 
doors  sow  the  seed  in  Mareh.  BRIEEIANT  CRIMSON,  BLOOD 
RED,  LILAC,  LIGHT  BLUE,  DARK  BLUE,  DARK  VIOLEŤ, 
LEMON  YELLOW,  DELICATE  PINK,  OLD  ROSE,  SNOW- 
WHITE,  MIXED.  Any  color:  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  1  oz. 
$2.00;  1  lb.  $24.00. 

CHRISTMAS  PINK — A  most  beautiful  flower.  To  háve  blooming 
plants  for  Christmas  sow  the  seed  in  June.  The  flowers  are 
extra  large  and  double,  excellent  for  eutting.  This  variety  if 
not  pinched  back  will  grow  3  feet  high.  A  very  strong  grower. 
T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  50c;  1  oz.  $3.50. 

CHRISTMAS  WHITE — Like  the  Christmas  Pink,  a  very  strong, 
grower  bearing  massive  spikes  of  strikingly  large  extra  double 
snowy  white  most  beautiful  flowers.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  50c; 
1  oz.  $3.60. 

CHRISTMAS  CRIMSON — New.  Of  same  hábit  as  Christmas  Pink  oř 
White,  producing  beautiful,  double,  glistening  dark  red  flowers 
on  tall  stems.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  50c;  1  oz.  $3.60. 


STACHYS  LANATA 

Hardy  perennial  growing  12  to  18  inches  high,  producing  tufts  of 
thick1  wooly  very  white  and  broad  leaves,  valuable  for  bedding 
and  borders.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c. 


Vlolas 


VIOLAS  OR  TUFTED  PANSIES 

In  bloom  from  June  till  frost,  sweet  scented  in  many  eolors, 
with  flowers  about  the  size  of  a  half  dollar  piece.  Unexcelled  for 
bouquets,  highly  prized  in  England  and  elsewhere  in  Europe  and 
should  prove  one  of  the  most  paying  flowers  for  the  florist  located 
in  the  Southern  half  of  the  country  as  they  last  for  years  without 
protection.  In  the  North  they  require  protection  over  winter.  Seed 
sown  in  April  will  produee  blooming  plants  in  June.  T.  pkt. 
mixed,  10c;  1-8  oz.  40c;  oz.  $2.60,  prepaid. 

VIOLA  JERSEY  GEM 

Very  neat  variety,  bearing  on  straight  stout  stems  about  6  Inches 
long,  deep  clear  violet  flowers.  Fine  for  bedding  as  well  as  for 
eutting.  In  our  locality  needs  protection  over  winter.  T.  pkt.  20c: 
1-16  oz  40c;  1-8  oz.  75c;  oz.  $5.00. 


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DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO 


STEPHANOPHYSUM 

LOJíGIFOLUJM — Au  elegant  house  plant,  easy  to  raise  from  seed 
and  blooxning  during  winter  under  glass  oř  in  the  house.  The 
flowers  are  in  clusters  and  in  great  numbers,  of  the  most  brílliant 
vermillion  red.  25  seeds,  10c ;  100  seeds,  40c. 

STEVÍA 

Stevias  furnish  the  florist  from  November  till  March,  quantities 
of  graceful  sprays;  unexcelled  for  bouquets  and  design  work.  Grows 
readily  from  seed.  Grow  them  outside  ověř  summer  giving  them  2 
feet  eaeh  way,  pot  olf  early  in  the  fall  and  keep  over  winter  in  a 
temperature  of  40  to  50  degrees.  Any  soil  is  good  for  them  but 
they  will  not  stand  the  slighest  frost. 

STEVIA  SEKKATA  ALBA — White.  T.  pkt.  10c ;  1-8  oz,  15c;  1  oz.  80c. 
STEVIA  POKPUKEA- Purple.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c. 

STIPA  ELEGANTISSIMA 

Věry  ornamental  grass  growing  about  3  feet  high,  much  ušed  in 
dried  bouquets.  Start  the  seed  indoors  and  plant  outdoors  when 
danger  of  frost  is  past.  Pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  1  oz.  $2.00. 

STIPA  PEÍWATA — Feather  Grass.  Bears  long  pannicles  of  very 
feathery  appearance  much  ušed  in  dry  bouquets.  Height,  3  feet. 
T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  35c;  1  oz.  $2.00. 

SNAPDKAGON — See  Antirhinum. 

STOKESIA — CORNFLOWER  ASTER 

A  magnificent  hardy  perennial.  The  flowers,  measuring  4  to  5 
inches  aeross,  are  produced  on  stiff,  long  stems,  making  an  excellent 
plant  for  cut  flowers,  for  bouquets,  etc.  Here  in  Iowa  it  winterkills 
but  it  is  so  easy  of  culture  and  produces  such  handsome  flowers  it 
is  really  worth  while  growing  as  an  annual.  Plant  9  inches  apart. 
Height  2  feet. 

STOKESIA  WHITE— Pure  white.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  45c;  oz.  $3.00. 
STOKESIA  BLUE— Lavender  blue.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c; 
lb.  $10.00. 

STOKESIA  MIXED — The  colors  are  white,  blue  lavender  in  a  mix- 
ture.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c;  lb.  $10.00. 

STRAWFLOWERS— SPECIÁL  MIXTURE 

This  mixture  contains  every  variety  of  strawflower  that  is  worth 
growing  and  in  all  colors.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $5.00. 

SWAINSONIA  ALBA  GRANDIFLORA 

An  elegant  plant  with  large  white  flowers  and  delicate  bright 
green  foliage,  excellent  for  bouquets,  as  a  green,  in  basket  and  de¬ 
sign  work,  for  high  class  wreaths  and  sprays  and  as  a  substitute 
for  Valley  in  brides  bouquets.  Beadily  started  from  seed.  Grow 
in  a  50  deg.  house,  give  rich  soil  and  plenty  of  sun.  The  flowers 
resemble  somewhat  sweet  peas,  the  plants  are  in  bloom  almost  every 
day  in  the  year  if  kept  in  a  large  pot  or  tub  so  as  to  restrict  them 
as  to  root  room.  Once  you  try  Swainsonia  you  will  not  be  without 
it.  Tender  perennial.  Height  2%  feet.  T.  pkt.  25c. 

Statice,  Gypsophyla  and  the  Florist 

When  fresh  flowers  are  high  in  price  and  scarce,  dried  statice 
and  gypsophyla  will  savé  the  situation  as  they  can  be  ušed  in 
every  čase  almost,  when  wreaths  and  funeral  designs  are  needed. 
And  you  savé  money.  Store  the  sprays  in  a  dry  plače,  protéct 
from  dust  and  sprinkle  the  tops  a  few  hours  before  needed  so  that 
they  will  absorb  moisture  and  not  crumb  so  easily.  You  will  savé 
yourself  worry,  expense  and  the  customer  will  be  just  as  well  pleased 
as  if  fresh  flowers  were  ušed. 

SWEET  ROCKET — See  Hesperis. 

SWEET  VTOEET— Viola  Odorata.  SEMPERFLORENS — Blue  hardy 
English  violet,  sweetly  scented.  Violet  requires  rich,  well  drained, 
somewhat  sandy  soil  and  should  never  suffer  from  lack  of  mois¬ 
ture.  Plant  seed  in  fall  or  spring.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  $2.20. 


I  bought  a  packet  of  your  finest  Pansy  seed  last  July  and 
they  are  fine.  Would  like  to  know  if  you  háve  any  more  of  same 
seed  yet.  It  was  called  Pansy  America. 

A.  F.,  Merchantville,  N.  J. 


Sweet  William  Perfectiom  Mixture 


SWEET  WILLIAM— Dianthus  Barbatus 

A  favorite  old-fashioned  hardy  perennial,  with  sweetly  scented 
flowers  of  extreme  richness  and  great  variety  of  colors.  Easily 
grown  from  seed. 

PERFECTION  MIXTURE — This  mixture  contains  the  finest  extra 
large  flowering  single  varieties,  such  as  Holborn  Glory,  Auricula 
Flowered,  etc.,  and  will  produce  magnificent  flowers  of  the  most 
beautiful  shades  and  markings.  1-4  oz.  15c;  1  oz.  50c;  lb.  $7.00; 
T.  pkt.  10c. 

OCULATUS  MARGINATUS— Large  flowered  variety,  the  individual 
blooms  having  a  large  white  eye  encircled  by  well  defined  zone 
of  red,  violet,  blue,  etc.,  very  beautiful.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb. 
$4.00. 

PINK  BEAUTY— Large  flowers  of  satiny  pink  color.  T.  pkt.  10c; 
1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00. 

SCARLET  BEAUTY — The  flowers  are  of  an  intense  scarlet  in  large 
trusses.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00. 

CHOICE  SINGLE  MIXED — T.  pkt.  5c;  %  oz.  10c;  oz.  30c;  lb.  $3.00. 
DOUBLE  MIXED — T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $9.00. 

Do  you  háve  on  your  plače  a  shady  spot  where  nothing  will 
grow?  If  you  do  you  need  hardy  ferns  for  that  spot.  You  should 
be  Interested  in  our  offer  on  page  109. 

TRACHELIUM  COERULUM 

Hardy  perennial  treated  as  annual  of  same  usefulness  as  Gyp¬ 
sophyla,  much  grown  under  glass.  To  háve  blooms  for  winter  start 
the  seed  in  August.  Grow  cool.  Flowers  in  dense  heads,  dark  blue. 
T.  pkt.  15c;  1-16  oz.  35c. 

TROLLIUS 

Perfectly  hardy,  free  flowering  perennial,  producing  giant  balí 
shaped  flowers  resembling  tulip,  from  May  until  August.  A  valuable 
cut  flower.  Succeeds  in  rather  light  soil  and  in  a  lialf  shady  position. 
The  seed  we  offer  is  from  a  collection  of  new  large  flowered  hybrids 
in  all  shades  of  yellow  with  a  percentage  of  double  flowers.  Height 
2  feet.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-16  oz.  30c;  1-8  oz.  50c;  oz.  $3.60. 


In  plače s  too  sliady  and  dark  where  no  grass  and 
no  plant  will  grow 

HARDY  FERNS 

will  savé  the  situation.  Oř  all  hardy  ferns,  Ostrich 
Fera  is  the  best.  We  offer  them  in  any  quantity  at  very 
reasonable  priees,  elsewhere  in  this  catalog. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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SPENCER  SWEET  PEAS 

WINTER  FLOWERING 


An  ounce  of  seed  contains  340  to  360  seeds.  Seed  sown  in  De- 
cember  and  January  yields  a  heavy  crop  oř  bloom  from  March  to 
June,  sown  latě  in  June  to  the  end  of  July,  the  crop  comes  from 
October  to  January.  Tbis  applies  to  greenhouse  sowing.  Outdoors 
sow  in  the  fall  just  before  heavy  frosts  or  very  early  in  the  spring 
or  sow  under  glass  in  February,  grow  in  3  or  4  inch  pots  and 
plant  outdoors  early  in  April. 

Sweet  Pea  seed  is  rather  hard  to  germinate.  To  hasten  germin- 
atlon  ioak  the  seed  in  very  hot  water  but  not  boiling  water.  for  1-2 
minutes.  Strain  and  immediately  pour  on  the  seed  cold  water.  This 
cracks  the  hard  Shell  of  the  seeds  and  the  seed  sprouts  promptly. 

We  list  only  the  very  best  Sweet  Peas.  We  do  not  believe  in  list- 
ing  a  long  list  of  varieties  as  in  such  a  list  there  necessarily  are  in- 
cluded  varieties  of  weak  growth  producing  a  limited  amount  of 
bloom  or  having  other  defects.  Our  seed  is  thoroughly  dependable, 
of  strong  genmination. 


Any  variety,  10c  per  pkt.  oz.  lb. 

A  lil,  WHITE— Largest  pure  white,  seed  white . $0.40  $4.60 

AMETHTSX — Royal  purple  . 40  4.60 

AVIATOR — Dazzling  crimson  scarlet  . 40  4.60 

BURPEE’S  ORANGE— Orange  šelf  . 60  8.00 

BLIJE  BIRD— Violet  blue  . 40  4.60 

COLUMBIA — The  best  pink  and  white . 40  4.60 

FAIR  MA  ID— Best  bluish  pink  . 40  4.60 

GlITTERS — Fiery  orange  red . 40  4.60 

GRENADIER — Dazzling  scarlet  red  . 60  7.40 

HARMONY — Best  and  largest  clear  lavender . 40  4.60 

HERCUI.ES — Giant  pure  pink  . 40  4.60 

LAVENDER  KING — Deep  lavender  šelf . 40  4.60 

MEADOW  LARK- Best  cream  . 40  4.60 

MRS.  KERR — Orange  salmon  . ."0  6.00 

MISS  SFOKANE- Cerise  red  . 60  8.00 

NEW  BLUE — Deep  blue,  vigorous  grower . 60  7.40 

FENROSE — Rose  pink,  extra  good . 60  8.00 

ROSE  DOŘE — Soft  pink,  very  vigorous . 40  4.60 

ROSE  CHARM— Bright  rose  . 40  4.60 


SNOWSTORM — White,  strong  grower  . 40  4.60 


WARB1ER — Mauve  purple  . 40  4.60 

WEDGWOOD— Lovely  light  blue  šelf . 40  4.60 

WHITE  HARMONY- Black  seeded,  pure  white . 70  10.00 

YARRAWA — Rose  and  cream . 40  4.60 

ZVOLANEK’S  ROSE — Extra  large,  extra  good . 50  6.00 

MIXED — Includes  all  the  above  in  proper  proportion..  .40  4.60 


Sweet  Peas 


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PLEASE 

NOTĚ 


That  you  may  order  half  and  quarter 
ounces  at  ounce  rate,  half  and  quarter 
pounds  at  pound  rate. 


SPENCERS  OR  ORCHID 


SPENCER  SWEET  PEAS  MIXED 

This  mixture  includes  all  the  finest  Spencers  listed  as  well  as 
many  new  varieties.  T.  pkt.  5c;  1  oz.  15c;  \í  lb.  50c;  1  lb.  $1.85. 

GRANDIFLORA  MIXED 

Embraces  more  than  75  of  the  best  varieties  of  this  type  of  sweet 
peas.  T.  pkt.  5c;  1  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  20c;  1  lb.  60c. 


SUMMER  FLOWERING  SWEET  PEAS 


Any  variety,  10c  per  pkt. 

ANNTE  IRELAND — White  edged  terra  cotta  pink . 

CHARITY — Scarlet  crimson  . 

,  CONSTANCE  HINTON— Giant  black  seeded  white . 

i  DORIS — Soft  salmon  cerise  . 

ELEGANCE — Giant  blush  pink  . 

■  FElTON’S  CREAM — The  best  cream  colored  variety.. 

HEBE — Deep,  lively  pink . 

HAWLMARK  PINK — Giant  salmon  shaded  pink . 

HERCUEES — Giant  pále  rosy  pink . 

JACK  CORNWALL— Azure  blue  . 

KING  EDUARD — Best  crimson  red . 

KING  WHITE — Gigantic  white  seeded  white . 

KING  MAUVE — Giant  waved  mauve . 

PICTURE — Deep  pink  on  cream  ground . 

R.  F.  FELTON — Beautiful  lavender  . 

ROYAE — Rich  purple  . 

ROYAE  SCOT — Brilliant  cerise  scarlet . 

RENOWN — Carmine  . 

WARIOR — Maroon  . 

WEDGEWOOD— Lovely  blue  . 


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CUPID  SWEET  PEAS 

These  grow  only  1  foot  high  and  spread  to  about  2  feet  and  háve 
fine  dark  green  foliage.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  45c;  1  lb.  $1.50. 

BEST  SWEET  PEAS 

AI  present  in  the  judgment  of  experts  the  following  are  con- 
sidercd  the  best  dozen  greenhouse  varieties. 

AEE  WHITE— AMETHYST- AVIATOR— FAIR  MAID— GEIT- 
TERS— GRENADIER— HARMONY— MRS.  KERR— N  E  W  BLUE- 
ROSE  CHARM— ROSE  DOŘE — ZVOLANEK’S  ROSE. 


SWEET  PEA  SEED  WORTH  40c 
PRODUCED  $300.00  WORTH  OF  FLOWERS 
We  suggested  to  a  florist,  to  grow  a  little  of  Zvolanek’s  Rose 
Sweat  Peas,  besides  his  favorites  that  he  was  growing  for  years.  We 
only  could  give  him  a  half  ounce  of  that  seed  and  for  this  we  charged 
him  40  cents. 

In  June  when  he  was  buying  his  Cineraria  and  other  seeds  he 
had  this  to  say  :  “Say,  this  is  a  fine  sweet  pea  that  you  recommended 
to  me.  I  kept  track  of  the  sales  from  that  variety  and  up  to  the 
present  I  háve  received  over  $300.00  for  the  flowers.’’ 


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Verbena  Speciál  Mixture 


THALICRUM  DIPTEROCARPUM 

Věry  graceful  plumes  of  rosy  purple  flowers  conspieious  yellow 
anthers.  One  of  the  most  graceful  and  decorative  plants.  Easily 
raised  from  seed.  The  foliage  resembles  maidenhair  fern,  is  very 
decorative  and  no  florist  should  be  without  it.  Absolutely  hardy. 
Heigbt  4  feet.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.00. 

THUNBERGIA  ALATA — Black  Eyed  Susan 

A  flne  climber  witb  ornamental  leaves  and  attractve  blooms 
ranging  from  white  to  deep  orange.  Much  ušed  for  hanging  baskets. 
Sow  in  January  to  February  under  glass.  Tender.  Height,  6  to  8 
feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $5.00. 


Mammoth  Verbena 


VERBENA— SUPERB  QUAUTY 

All  our  Verbena  seed,  except  the  low  prieed  mixture,  is  saved 
from  choicest  and  perfect  flowers  and  will  produce  large  heads  of 
bnlliantly  colored  blooms. 

Sow  the  seed  indoors  in  February  and  March  oř  direct  in  the 
open  in  May.  Soak  the  seed  in  warm  water  for  a  few  hours  to 
hasten  germination.  Plants  intended  for  spring  sales  should  be 
placed  in  2-inch  pots  when  about  1  inch  high  and  the  pots  plunged 
in  a  mild  hotbed.  Lift  the  pots  now  and  then  and  rub  off  the 
roots  that  go  through  the  bottom  of  the  pot  to  induce  plants  to 
bloom  earlier.  In  the  open  the  plants  should  be  spaced  15  inches 
apart. 


TORENIA 

POURNIERI  GRANDIFLORA — A  charming  dwárf-growing  flower 
with  blooms  in  which  deep  and  sky  blue  as  well  as  golden  yellow 
is  blended  in  a  charming  fashion,  and  thriving  under  the  hardest 
of  conditions.  Will  do  well  in  rich  soil  as  well  as  in  dry  sand, 
along  with  cacti  or  in  moist  and  shady  places,  and  is  invaluable  for 
the  South,  where  it  is  ušed  in  the  same  way  as  pansies  in  the  North. 
Makes  a  great  plant  for  hanging  baskets  or  window  boxes,  also 
fine  as  pot  plant  and  for  bedding. 

Of  easiest  culture.  Sow  the  seed  in  January  and  February  and 
when  all  danger  of  frost  is  past  set  outdoors  8  inches  apart.  It 
forms  neat  rounded  bushes.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.00. 


TRITOMA— FLÁME  FLOWER 

UVARIA  GRANDIFLORA — Very  striking  and  exceedingly  orna¬ 
mental  Red  Hot  Poker  or  Torch  Lily.  The  spikes  are  most  brilliantly 
colored.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.00. 


VERONICA  SPÍC  AT  A 

Hardy  perennial  with  long  spikes  of  bright  blue  flowers,  in 
bloom  from  June  to  September  and  of  striking  appearance.  Ďoes 
well  in  any  kind  of  soil  away  from  shade.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c; 
oz.  $1.20. 

VALERIANA  RUBRA  COCCINEA 

Hardy  plant  about  2  feet  tall,  bearing  red  flowers  sultable  for 
cutting.  T.  pkt.  10c ;  oz.  60c. 


VISCARIA— FLÁME  FLOWER 

CARDINALIS — Hardy  annual  growing  in  tufts  and  bearing  fiery, 
red  single  flowers  2  inches  across.  Grown  in  a  bed  the  brilllant 
coloring  of  these  flowers  makes  a  strong  effect.  Fine  for  bouquets, 
as  a  pot  plant  and  for  bedding.  Will  do  well  in  any  kind  of  soil 
and  withstand  hot  and  dry  weather,  blooming  all  summer.  Sow  the 
seed  where  the  plants  are  to  stand,  láteř  thin  out  to  6  inches  apart. 
Height,  12  inches.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c;  lb.  $4.00. 

VERBENA  CITRIODORA — Lemon  Scented  Verbena.  A  low  grow¬ 
ing  tender  plant  which  may  be  grown  in  the  garden  in  summer  and 
in  pots  in  winter.  The  drled,  highly  scented  leaves  are  ušed  for 
perfuming.  Height  3  feet.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  1  oz.  $1.60. 


MAMMOTH  FLOWERING  VERBENA 


BLUE  WITH  WHITE  EYE,  DEFIANCE  SCAREET,  YELLOW 
ITAEIAN  STRIPED,  PINK,  PCRPLE,  WHITE,  MIXED.  Anv  of 

the  above:  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00. 

FIREFEY — Dazzling  scarlet  flowers  with  large  white  eye.  T  pkt 
10c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.25.  ť 


MAYFLOWERi — Large  bright  pink.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.25. 

ROVAE  BOUQUET — New.  The  plants  grow  upright  18  inches  high, 
forming  neat  close  bushes.  The  stalks  carry  large  brilliantly 
colored  blooms  in  heads  10  inches  across.  The  colors  are  white, 
scarlet,  several  shades  of  red,  deep  violet,  and  tnauve  and  some 
háve  large  white  eyes.  Fine  for  bedding,  cutting  and  excellent 
to  grow  in  pots.  T.  pkt.  20c;  1-8  oz.  40c;  oz.  $2.80. 

VERBENA  SPECIAE  MIXTURE — Contains  all  the  mammoth  flower- 
ing  varieties  listed  by  us  as  well  as  other  new  colors.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  $1.00;  lb.  $14.00. 

VERBENA  MIXED — Old  type,  flowers  of  fair  size,  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz. 
60c;  lb.  $6.00. 


VINCA  ROSEA 

Culture — Sow  in  January  or  February  in  flats  filled  with  good 
soil  mixed  with  Sharp  sand.  The  seed  germinates  readily,  but  the 
box  must  be  placed  in  a  temperature  of  70  to  75  degrees.  When 
the  plants  are  large  enough  to  handle  they  must  be  transplanted 
into  otherí  boxes  filled  with  the  same  kind  of  soil  and  when  they 
háve  2  or  3  pairs  of  leaves  are  potted,  láteř  shifted  outdoors  when 
all  danger  of  frost  is  over,  one  foot  apart.  They  are  good  and  in- 
expensive  bedding  plants  and  také  the  plače  of  geranium,  bloom 
profusely  till  frost,  if  the  soil  where  planted  is  not  stiff  and  if  well 


watered.  Height  18  inches. 

WHITE— 1  oz.  80c;  1  lb.  $8.00 . T.  Pkt.  10c 

WHITE  with  crimson  eye — 1  oz.  80c;  1  lb.  $8.00 . T.  Pkt.  10c 

PINK— 1  oz.  80c;  1  lb.  $8.00 . T.  Pkt.  10c 

MIXED— 1  oz.  80c;  1  lb.  $8.00 . . T.  Pkt.  10c 

VINCA  DEEICATA— Soft  pink,  1  oz.  80c;  1  lb.  $8.00 . T.  Pkt.  10c 


XERANTHEMUM 

IMPERIÁLE — Large  flowering  dark  purple  red,  very  beautiful.  T. 
pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c. 

DOUBLE  MIXED — Excellent  everlasting  flower  with  elegant  double 
flowers  in  several  colors.  Height  2  feet.  Hardy  annual.  T.  pkt. 

10c;  oz.  60c;  lb.  $5.00. 


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WALLFLOWER — GOLDLACK 

These  make  grand  cut  flowers  and  first  class  pot  plants.  All 
háve  strong  aromatic  and  delightful  fragrance.  For  cutting  the 
single  varieties  are  the  best.  Why  the  florists  in  this  country  do 
not  grow  them  in  quantity  is  a  mystery.  They  will  be  popular 
some  day  and  the  florist  that  will  get  busy  now,  wifl  get  his  re- 
ward  sure.  Why  wait?  Show  your  customers  something  else  be- 
sides  carnations  and  roses.  Culture  same  as  for  stocks.  They  are 
easy  and  inexpensive  to  raise.  To  háve  blooming  plants  from  De- 
cember  till  spring,  sow  the  seed  from  June  to  August.  For  out- 
door  blooming,  sow  the  seed  in  January  and  February. 

Wallflowers  are  half  hardy  perennials,  in  the  North  must  be 
wintered  indoors  or  in  a  cold  frame.  They  need  no  protection  in 
the  South. 

The  best  varieties  for  forcing  are:  Goliath,  Kewensis  and  Paris 
Markét.  Paris  Markét,  Giant  Blood  Red  and  White  Gem  are  annual 
varieties  and  will  bloom  six  months  after  sowing  the  seed.  Kewen¬ 
sis  will  bloom  five  months  after  sowing. 

FIREKING — Flowers  of  brilliant  orange  color,  very  rich,  so  that 
from  a  distance  the  flowers  appear  as  if  they  were  scarlet. 
Height  15  inches.  Single.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  80c. 

VULCAN — Flowers  of  crimson,  single.  Makes  a  symmetrical,  well- 
branched  plant,  fine  for  pots.  Height  10  inches.  T.  pkt.  10c; 
oz.  80c. 

GORIATH — Flowers  extra  large,  single  dark  brown,  very  beautiful. 

Height  12  inches  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  80c. 

GIANT  BEOOD  RED — Rich  velvety  blood  red,  enormous  and  numer- 
ous  spikes  borne  on  sturdy  plants.  Height  18  inches.  Single. 
T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  80c. 

GIANT  PINK — Rich  rosy  pink.  single.  Height  18  Inches.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  oz.  80c. 


Wallflowers  are  easily  and  inexpensively  grown;  they 
bear  flowers  that  are  both  beautiful  and  strongly  fragrant, 
first  class  as  cut  flowers  and  extra  fine  as  pot  plants.  The 
Vulcan  variety  belongs  amongst  the  most  attractive. 

WALLFLOWER  SINGLE  MIXER  — Our  mixture  contains  all 
the  choicest  single  varieties  in  many  colors.  T.  pkt.  10c; 
oz.  60c;  lb.  $5.00. 


WALLFLOWER— Continued 

KEWENSIS — Flowers  of  delicate  sulphur  shade  passing  to  orange 
yellow  oř  purple  violet.  Very  floriferous  and  in  bloom  for  manv 
months.  T.  pkt.  20c;  1-8  oz.  50c;  oz.  $3.00. 

WHITE  GEM— Long  spikes  of  ivory  white  flowers,  best  white  vari¬ 
ety.  Single.  Spikes  very  large.  Height  18  inches.  T.  pkt.  10c; 
oz.  80e. 

PARIS  MARKÉT — Light  brown,  robust  growing,  flne  for  cut  flower. 
Single.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c. 

GIANT  PURPLE — Rich  violet  purple,  very  effective  in  flower  work, 
especially  when  ušed  in  combination  with  soft  colored  flowers. 
Single.  Height  18  inches.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  80c. 

DOUBLE  DWAIIF  BRANCHING— Plants  of  robust  bushy  growth, 
about  a  foot  high.  Many  colors.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  40c;  oz. 
$3.00. 

DOUBLE  TAEE  BRANCHING — These  protluče  heavy  spikes  of  very 
double  and  strongly  fragrant  flowers  in  white,  light  and  dark 
yellow,  brown,  black  brown  and  violet.  Height  20  inches.  T. 
pkt.  10c ;  1-8  oz.  40c ;  oz.  $3.00. 

SINGEE  AND  DOUBLE  MIXED — This  mixture  contains  many  choice 
varieties.  T.  pkt.  10c ;  1-8  oz.  30c ;  oz.  $2.00. 


WISTARÍA  CHINENSIS 

A  beautiful  fast  growing  climber,  producing  quantities  of  ex- 
tremely  showy,  light  blue  pendulous  flowers  in  May  and  again  in 
August  and  September.  Easily  raised  from  seed  and  perfectly  hardy. 
Requires  full  exposure  to  the  sun.  T.  pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  lb.  $2.60. 


WILD  CUCUMBER 

Annual  climber  of  quick  growth  bearing  masses  of  white  flowers 
Foliage  clean  bright  green.  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  lb.  $2.00. 


ZINNIA  DOUBLE  GIANTS  OR  COLOSSAL 

These  grow  3  feet  tall,  bear  flowers  of  enormous  proportions 
very  double  and  showy.  The  mixed  seed  contains  many  pastel 
shades,  that  is  colors  that  cannot  be  very  well  defined  in  words. 
These  ofif  color  plants  are  of  startling  beauty  and  highly  interesting." 
As  they  bloom  from  early  summer  till  frost  they  are  becoming  very 
popular. 

WHITE,  SCARLET,  PINK,  ORANGE,  PURPLE,  VIOLET,  YEL¬ 
LOW.  MIXED.  Any  of  the  above:  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz 
$1.00;  lb.  $12.00. 

Zinnia  Elegans  Double — Robusta  Plenissima 

This  strain  produces  perfectly  double,  well  formed  flowers,  on 
stalks  3  feet  high  and  makes  a  good  cut  flower.  An  ornament  in 
any  garden  and  especially  fine  for  flowering  summer  hedges 
WHITE,  GOLDEN  YELLOW,  DARK  SCARLET,  BLACK,  PURPLE, 
PINK,  VIOLET,  MIXED.  Any  of  the  above:  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz. 
40c;  lb.  $3.00.  _ 


SEEDS — KEEP  DRY 

A  good  customer  and  a  friend  of  ours  bought  once  a  lot  of  salvia 
splendens  seed  from  us  in  December.  He  kept  this  seed  in  his  green- 
lrouse  till  February  15th.  Then  he  sowed  his  salvia  and  it  did  not 
come  up.  The  telephone  rings:  Say  that  Salvia  I  got  from  you  is 
no  good,  the  seed  is  dead  etc.,  etc.  The  seed  was  dead  because 
it  was  not  kept  in  a  dry  plače.  Seeds  lose  their  germination  if 
stored  in  a  plače  laděn  with  moisture  like  in  a  greenhouse,  in  the 
kitqhen  or  in  a  damp  basement.  Keep  your  seeds  in  a  dry  well 
ventilated  plače  and  our  seed  will  not  only  grow  but  in  most  cases 
surprise  you  by  its  strong  germination. 


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ZINNIA  GIANT  PICOTEE 


A  new  and  as  yet  not  perfectly  fixed  type  of  Zinnia.  The  flowers 
are  almost  as  largo  as  the  Colossal  variety  and  very  valuable  as 
a  cut  flower  because  of  their  exceptional  beauty.  Each  petal  is 
distinctly  marked  with  a  narrow  band  of  dark  maroon.  The  ground 
colors  are  many  from  pure  white  to  dark  scarlet.  The  seed  we  offer 
■  produces  about  60  per  cent  Picotee  flowers.  All  colors  mixed.  T. 
pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  20c;  oz.  $1.20. 


Zinnia  Double  Pompon — Pumila  Fl.  Pl. 

These  grow  20  inches  high,  the  flowers  are  extra  double,  forming 
a  symmetrical  elongated  smooth  cone.  They  are  first  class  flowers 
for  eutting,  bedding,  ribboning,  etc. 

SULPHTJR,  YE1LOW,  DEEP  SCAItLET,  SALMON  PINK,  VIOLEŤ, 
WHITE,  MIXED.  Any  of  the  above:  T.  pkt.  5c;  oz.  40e;  lb. 
$4.00. 

SCARLET  GEM — Same  as  Red  Riding  Hood.  Flowers  very  double, 
balí  shaped,  not  over  an  inch  across,  of  fiery  scarlet  color. 
Height  15  inches.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c; 

ZINNIA  GRACILIS  DEEP  YELLOW.  Of  the  same  hábit  as  Firefly, 
flowers  deep  yellow.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c. 

GRACILIS  MIXED — Of  same  hábit  as  Scarlet  Gem ;  many  different 
brilliant  colors.  T.  pkt.  10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c. 

ZINNIA  CIXRLED  AND  CRESTED — This  mixture  contains  curled, 
crested  and  striped  varieties  in  all  colors.  T.  pkt.  5c ;  1-8  oz. 
10c;  oz.  60c. 


YUCCA  AUGUSTIFOLIA — An  absolutely  hardy  perennial  with  nar¬ 
row  palm-like  leaves  bearing  on  a  stalk  3  feet  high  panicles  of 
large  white  bell-shaped  flowers.  Will  do  well  in  any  well  dráined 
soil  and  under  gross  neglect.  Fine  as  a  specimen  plant  for  the 
lawn.  T.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  60c. 


To  Your  Advantage 
Mr.  Florist 

Are  Our  Trade  Packets. 

— YOU  SAVÉ  MONEY— 

Our  trade  packets  are  double  the  quantity  of 
retail  packets. 

Our  Retail  Packets  are  Well  Filled.  Well  filled 
they  are  with  Fresh  Seeds.  With  Fresh  Seeds  of 
the  Highest  Quality. 

And  when  a  trade  packet  is  not  enough — why  .  .  . 
do  we  not  offer  Flower  Seeds  in  lots  of  1-8  oz.,  1-4 
oz.  and  up? 


Dahlia  Flowered  Zinnia 

DAHLIA  FLOWERED  ZINNIA 

Dahlia  Flowered  Zinnia 

This  is  a  new  creation  by  a  noted  American  hybridizer 
and  flower  grower.  The  flowers  of  this  new  Dahlia-Zinnia 
(Giant  Dahlia  Flowered  Zinnia)  are  as  large  as  the  largest 
double  dahlias,  that  is,  they  are  several  inches  across  and 
like  Dahlia,  blooms  are  deep  through.  The  colors  are  varia- 
tions  in  red,  yellow  and  violet,  so-called  pastel  shades,  dif- 
ficult  to  describe.  This  new  race  of  Zinnias  created  sensation 
wherever  seen. 

To  produce  flowers  of  maximum  size,  6  inches  across  or 
over,  this  Zinnia  must  be  planted  in  rieh  soil  and  must  be 
spaced  2  feet  apart.  It  will  completely  cover  the  ground  and 
it  will  pay  to  give  the  plants  all  this  space  because  good  flow¬ 
ers  seli  for  better  prices  and  what  is  more,  a  good  flower  will 
always  find  a  market.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  25c;  %  oz.  40c; 
oz.  $1.60;  lb.  $24.00. 

ZINNIA  EXQUISITE 

A  light  rose  colored  Dahlia  Flowered  Zinnia  with  a  center 
of  deep  rose.  This  contrast  of  colors  is  most  pleasing  and 
makes  Zinnia  Bxquisite  immensely  popular  as  a  bouquet 
flower.  Seed  sown  as  latě  as  the  end  of  June  will  produce 
lots  of  flowers  as  latě  as  October  when  as  a  rule  flowers  are 
scarce.  T.  pkt.  15c;  1-8  oz.  30c;  oz.  $2.00. 

ZINNIA  FIREFLY 

Flowers  smáli,  glowing  scarlet,  perfectly  double  and 
there  is  150  or  more  flowers  in  bloom  on  a  single  bush  at  a 
time.  In  our  fields  where  we  grow  hundreds  of  annual  flow¬ 
ers  this  Zinnia  attracts  the  most  attention.  Fine  for  eutting 
as  well  as  for  planting  whenever  you  wish  to  háve  something 
out  of  the  ordinary  in  your  garden.  Height  15  inches.  T.  pkt. 
10c;  1-8  oz.  15c;  oz.  80c. 


OUR  TRADE  PACKETS 

are  double  the  quantity  of  retail  packets.  Our  retail  packets 
are  well  filled,  the  seeds  are  fresh  and  of  strong  germination. 
Tou  will  get  only  the  best  from  us,  so  don’t  be  afraid  to 
plače  the  order  with  us. 


Try  Dahlia  Zinnia  under  glass,  plant  out  in  the  same  way 
as  chrysanthemums.  Corning  as  they  do,  before  chrysanthe- 
mum,  are  really  well  in  season.  You  can  htve  them  in  flower 
well  until  nearly  Christmas. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


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BULBS  AND  ROOTS 

AMABYI1LI8  NEW  HYBRID 9 — Improved  strain.  The 
range  of  eolors  is  most  delightful,  both  solid  and  in 
combination.  They  run  through  shades  of  scarlet 
and  pink  to  white.  Not  ofřered  separately,  but  in 
mixture.  Each  50c;  dozen  $5.00. 

APIOS  TI7BEROSA— Each  8c;  10,  60c;  100,  $4.50. 

CINNAM#N  VINE — Bulblets  planted  in  the  spring  pro- 
duce  tubers  5  to  9  inches  long  by  fall.  Plant  3 
inches  apart,  cover  1  inch  deep.  20  bulblets  10c; 
100  for  35c;  1000  for  $2.00,  postpaid. 

CALADIUM  OR  ELEPHANT’S  EAR— Sound  bulbs  With 
live  center  shoots.  5  to  7  inches  in  eircumfrence: 
Each  15c;  10,  $1.00;  100,  $9.00.  9  to  11  Inches  in  cdr- 
cumference:  Each  25c;  10,  $1.75;  100,  $16.00. 

MADERIA  OR  MIGNONETTE  VINE— Strong  root». 
Each  5c;  10,  45c;  100,  $3.50. 

TUBEROSES — Dwarf  Excelsior  Pearl.  Mammoth  strain, 
dwarf  double,  spikes  full  flowered— the  best  there 
is  in  tuberoses.  3  for  20c ;  10,  60c ;  100,  $4.50. 


How  to  Grow  Dahlias 

Plant  at  any  time  from  April  to  middle  of  June  in 
thoroughly  stirred  soil.  Lay  the  tuber  fiat  on  its  side, 
space  3  feet  apart  and  cover  6  inches  deep.  Dahlias 
show  up  and  do  much  better  when  a  few  plants  are 
i  grown  together.  Ailow  only  one  stalk  to  grow  from  each 
tuber  and  when  the  second  set  of  leaves  has  appeared 
pinch  out  the  middle  bud.  This  will  induce  dwarf 
growth,  the  plants  will  branch  freely,  strong  winds  will 
not  blow  them  down  and  no  support  will  be  needed. 
Cultivate  after  every  rain  until  the  plants  set  buds, 
when  they  will  need  lots  of  water.  Do  not  water  at 
all  previous  to  bud  stage  as  this  would  cause  rapid 
but  soft  growth. . 

Mulching  after  the  plants  start  to  form  buds  with 
weeds,  grass  clippings  or  manure  is  very  beneflcial.  If 
you  grow  for  cut  flowers  disbud,  and  cut  off  all  the 
faded  and  undesired  flowers  with  as  much  stalk  as 
possible.  To  make  cut  bloom  last,  cut  early  in  the 
morning.  Put  4  inches  of  hot  water(  not  boiling)  in 
a  shallow  pan,  plače  the  ends  of  stems  into  it  and  hold 
there  about  one  minuté  or  until  stem  is  discolored. 
Then  plače  in  deep  cold  water.  Over  winter  store  the 
tubers  in  a  cool  but  frost  proof  plače. 

In  the  South  Dahlias  must  not  be  planted  till 
I  middle  of  June.  Water  abundantly  to  help  them  grow 
'  and  to  keep  them  cool  and  you  will  háve  flne  flowers 
:  from  September  on.  If  planted  say  in  March  or  April 
the  growth  will  be  forced  and  weak,  they  will  bloom 
in  May  but  the  first  hot  spěli  in  June  will  put  them  out 
!  of  commission.  Dahlias  do  well  in  the  South  but  must 
be  planted  latě. 


1  DAHLIAS  UNDER  COLOR 


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Strong  divisions.  WHITE,  PINK, 
$1.00  per  dozen ;  $6.00  per  100. 


RED,  YELLOW. 


DOUBLE  MIXED  DAHLIAS. — Divisions — per  dozen, 
90  cents ;  $5.00  per  100. 

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*  Our  Seeds  Are  Safe  To  Use 

Will  you  please  sends  me  a  couple  of  copies  of  your 
large  generál  seed  catalogue? 

I  am  supervising  Landscape  Architect  and  gardener 
for  the  above  eompany.  While  I  order  all  the  supplies, 
I  do  so  through  purchasing  agent  Mr.  W.  L.  P.  so  you 
are  probably  more  familiar  with  his  name  than  mine. 

I  háve  ušed  about  $150.00  worth  of  your  flower  seeds 
with  very  gratifying  results.  I  hope  you  will  send  me 
your  catalogue  promptly  as  I  must  be  getting  my  list 
for  another  order  and  my  present  copy  is  worn  out. 

Sincerely  yours, 

M.  G.  C.,  Tennessee. 


CHOICE  DAHLIAS 

All  Dahlias  on  our  list  are  of  proven  merit,  true  to  name  of  our  own  growing, 

clean  field  grown  stock,  grown  from  roots  not  cuttings  therefore  free  from  weak- 

ness  or  disease. 

AMERICAN  BEAUTY — Show.  Deep  vine  crimson.  Each  25c;  doz.  $1.80;  $10.00 
per  100. 

CRYSTAL — Cactus.  Silver  pink  and  white.  Each  25c ;  $1.80  per  doz.,  $10.00  per 
100. 

DARLENE — Decorative.  Shell  pink  with  blending  white  at  center.  Each  20c : 
$1.40  per  doz. ;  $6.00  per  100. 

DREER’S  WHITE — Show.  Large  pure  white.  Each  20c;  $1.75  per  doz.;  $12. OO 
per  100. 

DOROTHY  ROBBINS — Decorative.  Buff  yellow  with  terra  cotta  shadings,  long 
stiff  stem,  the  best  large  flowering  autumn  shade  dahlia  for  high  class  florists 
trade.  Each  40c ;  $3.50  per  doz. ;  $30.00  per  100. 

FLORENCE  FINGER — Decorative.  Deep  dark  rose  of  giant  size.  Stems  straight 
and  strong,  extra  good  keeper,  the  best  dark  pink  dahlia  for  cutting.  Each 
25c ;  $1.80  per  doz. ;  $12.00  per  100. 

GOLDEN  OPPORTTJNITY — Show.  Buttercup  yellow  and  orange.  Each  30c;  $3  00 
per  dozen ;  $20.00  per  100. 

JERSEY’S  BEAUTY — Clear  rich  pink,  long  straight  wiry  stems,  profuse  bloomer, 
good  keeper  and  shipper.  First  class  florists’  variety.  Each  80c;  $7.50  per 
dozen ;  $50.00  per  100. 

KALIF — Cactus.  Pure  scarlet.  Each  40c:  $3.50  per  dozen;  $25.00  per  100. 

KING  OF  COMMERCE — Cactus.  Red  blended  with  gold  so  called  tango  red. 
Stems  extra  long  and  stiff.  Blooms  profusely  even  in  the  most  unfavorable 
wenther  and  carries  flowers  straight  up  on  the  stalks.  An  unbeatable  variety. 
Each  45c ;  $4.50  per  dozen ;  $40.00  per  100. 

MINA  BURGLE — Decorative.  Rich  dark  scarlet.  Extra  good.  Each  20c;  $1.25 
per  dozen ;  $6.50  per  100. 

MRS.  I.  de  VER  WARNER — Decorative.  Deep  lavender,  vigorous  grower,  great 
multiplier,  splendid  stems,  high  class  in  every  way.  Each  50c;  $.4.00  per 
dozen;  $30.00  per  100. 

PATRICK  CPMARA — Decorative.  Orange  buff  and  rose.  Each  50c;  $4.00  per 
dozen  ;  $40.00  per  100. 

PRIDE  OF  CALIFORNIA — Rich  crimson.  Each  25c;  $2.00  per  dozen:  $14  00  per 

100. 

QFEEN  MARX — Decorative  Light  pink,  profuse  bloomer.  Each  20c;  $1.50  per 
dozen ;  $8.00  per  100. 

QUEEN  VICTORIA — Show.  Golden  yellow.  Each  20c ;  $1.50  per  dozen  ;  $8.00  per 
100.  1 

RED  HUSSAR — Show.  Scarlet,  very  vigorous.  Each  20c;  $1.00  per  dozen;  $6.00 
per  100. 

RHEINKOFNIG — Cactus.  Pure  white.  Each  20c;  $1.60  per  dozen;  $8.50  per  100. 

SUNRISE — Show.  Rich  deep  yellow  striped  with  scarlet.  Each  60c;  $6.00  per 
dozen  ;  $45.00  per  100. 

SUNSET — Decorative.  Deep  vel  vety  purple,  striped  with  gold.  Each  60c;  $6  00 
per  dozen:  $45.00  per  100. 

SYLVIA  DICKEY — Decorative.  Light  pink.  very  free  blooming  and  one  of  the 
most  profitable  for  florists  use.  Each  25c;  $.2.00  per  dozen:  $12.00  per  100. 

WHITE  SWAN — Decorative.  White,  first  class  for  cutting.  $1.25  per  dozen;  $8.00 
per  100. 


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DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO 


LARGE  FLOWERING  CANNAS 


CULTURE — Plant  in  deeply  dug  soil  when  danger  of 
frost  is  past,  eighteen  inches  apart,  covering  the  roots  about 
four  inches.  In  beds  the  tallest  variety  is  placed  in  the 
center,  the  medium  height  next,  finishing  with  a  dwarf  kind 
for  the  outside  row.  We  grow  Cannas  on  our  own  farms  and 
send  out  dormant  roots  in  strong  divisions  from  field-grown 
clumps. 

Prices  quoted  are  for  dormant  1-2-eyed  bulbs. 

ALLEMANIA — Green  leaved,  scarlet  flowers,  with  broad  yellow 
border.  Height  5  feet.  Each  15e;  12,  $1.00,  prepaid.  Not  pre- 
paid :  In  lots  of  25  or  over  at  $4.00'  per  100. 

EUREKA — Green  leaved,  wbite  -flower.  Height  4  feet.  Each  20e; 
12,  $1.50,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  In  lots  of  25  or  over  at  $7.00 
per  100. 

PRESIDENT — Green  leaved,  scarlet  flower.  Height  4  feet.  Each 
20c;  12,  $1.50,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  In  lots  of  25  or  over  at 
$6.50  per  100. 

KING  HUMBERT — Bronze  foliage,  scarlet  flower.  Height  4  feet. 
Each  15c;  12,  $1.20,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  In  lots  of  25  or 
over  at  $6.00  per  100. 

MRS.  A.  CONARD — Green  foliage,  pink  flowers.  Height  4  feet.  Each 
25c;  12,  $2.00,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  In  lots  of  25  or  over  at 
$9.00  per  100. 

QUEEN  CHAREOTTE — Height  4  feet.  Scarlet,  bordered,  foliage 
green.  Each  20c;  dozen  $1.50,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  25  roots 
or  over  at  $6.00  per  100. 

YELLOW  KING  HUMBERT— Green  foliage.  yellow  flower.  Height 
4  feet.  Each  20c;  12,  $1.50,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  In  lots  of 
25  or  over  at  $6.00  per  100. 


GLADIOLI  MIXED 

CHOICE  MIXED — Good  standard  varieties  in  all  colors.  Will  pro- 
duce  choice  bloom  at  very  little  expense.  Price  for  íirst  size 
bulbs:  Dozen  50c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid:  100  for  $2.00,  1000 
for  $15.00. 

FEORISTS’  MIXTURE — Made  up  of  finest  named  varieties  in  a  well 
balanced  range  of  colors.  If  you  want  the  very  best  at  a  smáli 
expense  tliis  is  the  mixture  to  buy.  Dozen  70c,  prepaid.  No. 
1  bulbs.  Per  100,  $3.00;  per  1000,  $20.00. 

TO  MAKE  GLADIOLI  PAY 

vou  must  háve  them  in  bloom  before  and  after  the  outdoor  c-rop. 
Start  planting  January  15th  and  keep  on  planting  at  intervals  of 
15  days  up  to  March  lst.  You  may  plant  in  benches  or  beds  and 
to  savé  space.  in  pots,  which  you  will  plače  under  the  benches  and 
on  benches  when  well  rooted  and  with  about  6  inches  of  growtli, 
about  30  to  40  days  after  potting.  Plant  again  March  15th  in  pots, 
plače  the  pots  under  the  benches,  when  well  rooted  plače  the  pots 
on  the  benches  and  transfer  them  to  eold  frames  towards  the  end 
of  April  to  get  bloom  towards  the  end  of  June  or  you  may  plant 
March  15th  in  solid  beds  in  the  greenhouse.  Again  you  can  start 
bulbs  in  April  in  pots  and  plant  in  the  open  when  danger  of  frost 
is  past.  Also  plant  about  April  lst  and  again  April  15th  in  cold 
frames.  You  will  háve  them  in  bloom  long  before  the  outdoor  crop. 
Plant  lightly  for  a  crop  of  bloom  to  come  in  August  and  September 
and  if  short,  you  can  always  buy,  as  a  rule,  for  less  than  the  cost 
of  production.  For  a  crop  of  bloom  in  the  latě  fall  when  outdoor 
crop  is  gone,  asters  about  played  out  and  mums  not  counting  for 
much,  plant  early  varieties  from  July  lst  to  lOth  or  even  two  or 
three  weeks  later  in  a  slieltered  spot. 


CHOICE  GLADIOLI 

Our  Gladioli  bulbs  are  young  stock,  clean  and  healthy,  free  of 
disease,  full  of  vitality  and  blooming  ability,  grown  from  bulbets 
or  cormels  on  rich,  well  drained  ground  under  high  cultivation, 
properly  cured  and  there  are  none  better  in  quality.  (P)  means 
Primulinus  a  race  of  Gladioli  that  is  especially  desirable  for  forcing 
as  it  can  be  grown  closer  than  the  larger  type  Gladioli.  They  are 
very  early,  can  be  more  quickly  grown  and  the  valuable  greenhouse  i 
space  utilized  for  some  other  crop.  Whenever  we  say  in  our  descrip- 
tion  EXTRA  EARLY  we  mean  that  that  variety  will  bloom  in  about 
75  days  from  dáte  of  planting,  EARLY  means  85  days.  MEDIUM 
EARLY  95  days,  LATĚ  105  days,  VERY  LATĚ  115  days.  All  of 
our  Gladioli  are  first  size  or  over. 

FORCING  GEADIOEI — Pot  the  bulbs  using  3  inch  pots  and 
ordinary  soil,  plače  the  pots  under  the  benches.  When  the  pots  are 
filled  with  roots  move  them  into  a  temperature  of  45  to  50  degrees 
at  night  NOT  over  that  and  when  established  only  5  degrees  of  heat 
can  be  applied  with  safety.  To  much  heat  causes  the  tips  of  leaves 
to  turn  yellow  and  in  some  cases  blindness.  Water  cautiously  up 
to  the  stage  when  buds  begin  to  form,  then  give  plenty  of  water 
and  once  a  week  liquid  manure.  NEVER  plant  before  January  15th, 
as  earlier  plrntings  will  result  in  blindness.  Plant  in  solid  ground 
in  rows  S  inches  apart,  3%  inches  apart  in  the  rows,  3  inches  deep 
and  if  on  benches  háve  at  least  5  inches  of  soil  in  them  and  do 
not  use  strong  bottom  heat.  If  your  soil  is  to  rich  the  growth  will 
be  rank  but  there  will  be  no  bloom.  Only  Íirst  size  bulbs  are  suited 
for  forcing  and  a  bulb  once  forced  is  of  no  value  for  forcing  even  I 
if  grown  outdoor  for  two  seasons.  Keep  your  bulbs  dry,  in  shallow 
trays  in  a  temperature  of  40  to  50  degrees.  If  bulbs  are  left  in  deep 
layers  they  soon  heat  and  form  roots  which  weakens  the  bulbs.  It 
is  easy  to  grow  Gladioli  under  glass  and  you  will  never  fail  if  you 
will  not  force  them  hard,  never  plant  before  January  15th,  do  not 
plant  shallow  and  never  use  bulbs  once  forced.  CULTURE  OUT- 
DOORS:  Spade  the  ground  about  a  foot  deep,  never  use  fresh 
manure  and  do  not  plant  them  in  the  same  plače  where  planted  the 
previous  year.  Early  in  May  press  the  bulbs  about  4  inches  deep 
into  soft  ground  in  rows  a  foot  apart  and  6  inches  apart  in  the 
row.  Keep  free  from  weeds.  To  bring  them  to  perfection  apply 
all  the  water  they  can  stand  from  the  time  they  are  8  inches  high 
nntil  they  commence  to  bloom. 

AMERICA — Medium  early.  Soft  lavender  pink.  50c  per  dozen  ;  $1.90 
per  100;  $17.00  per  1000. 

ANNA  EBERICS — Very  large,  deep  velvety  purple  with  deeper 
shadings  in  throat  harmonizing  in  all  kinds  of  floral  work. 

Medium  early.  60c  per  dozen;  $2.7o  per  100;  $25.00  per  1000. 

ALICE  TIPLADY — (P)  Saffron  yellow,  winner  of  hundreds  of 
awards,  strong  grower  about  50  per  cent  producing  two  flower 

stalks.  Early.  60c  per  dozen;  $2.75  per  .100;  $25.00  per  1000. 

BUJE  BIRD — Same  as  Duchess  of  York.  The  best  large  flowering 
early  biue.  $1.75  per  dozen ;  $12.00  per  100. 

CHICAGO  WHITE — Medium  early,  white  with  faint  lavender  streaks 
in  the  lower  petals.  50c;  per  dozen;  $1.90  per  100;  $16.00 
per  1000. 

E.  J.  SHAYLOR — Pure  large  ruffled  deep  pink,  extra  tall  one  of  the 
best  forcers,  a  high  class  commercial  pink.  Early.  60c  per 
dozen ;  $2.25  per  100 ;  $18.00  per  1000. 

EVELYN  KIRTLAND — Medium  early,  vigorous  deep  lively  pink  with  j 
glistening  scarlet  blotches  on  lower  petals.  One  of  the  most 
beautiful.  60c  per  dozen;  $2.75  per  100;  $25.00  per  1000. 

HALLEY— Extra  early,  fine  forcer.  Salmon  pink.  50c  per  dozen ; 
$1.90  per  100;  $16.25  per  1000. 

HERADA — Medium  early,  pure  mauve  with  deeper  markings  in  j 
throat.  Splendid.  50  per  dozen;  $3.00  per  100;  $27.50  per  1000. 

MAIDEN  BLUSH — (P)  Very  free  flowering,  long  stemmed,  enchantress 
pink  and  best  money  rnaking  forcing  Gladioli  in  existence.  Extra  « 
early.  50c  per  dozen;  $2.00  per  100;  $18.00  per  1000. 

MRS.  FRANK  FENDLETON — Medium  early,  bright  rose  pink  on  i  i 
white  ground  with  blood  red  blotches  on  lower  petals.  50c  per  í 
dozen ;  $2.40  per  100 ;  $20.00  per  1000. 

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MRS.  F.  KING — Early,  brilliant  vermillion  scarlet,  extra  good.  50c  j 
per  dozen;  $2.20  per  100;  $18.00  per  1000. 

PRINCE  OF  WALES — Extra  early,  beautiful  light  salmon  pink,  fine  * 
forcer,  one  of  the  best.  60e;  per  dozen;  $2.60  per  100;  $22.50  per: 
1000. 

ROSE  1910 — Extra  early,  extra  large,  rich  deep  pink  with  narrow: 
centrál  line  on  lower  petals.  Fine  forcer  and  highly  popular.  55c  I  , 
per  dozen;  $2.20  per  100;  $18.00  per  1000. 

SCHWABEN — Medium  early,  pure  canary  yellow  shaded  sulphur.  55c  J 
per  dozen;  $2.40  per  100;  $20.00  per  1000. 

SOUVENJR — (P)  Pure  canary  yellow,  flowers  on  tall  spikes  well 

spaced.  Strong  grower,  good  forcer  always  in  demand.  Early.  i 
60c ;  per  dozen ;  $3.20  per  100 ;  $28.00  per  1000. 

WILB KINCK — Extra  early,  very  pále  pink  with  a  soft  yellow  blotcli 
on  lower  petals.  Popular  forcing  variety.  60c  pér  dozen;  $2.20 
per  100;  $18.00  per  1000. 

Priees  quoted  are  for  first  size  maehine  graded  bulbs. 


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PEONIES 

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Cuitare  of  Peonies — Peonies  require  a 
rich,  loose  soil  and  an  open  situation. 
5  The  roots  should  be  placed  so  that  the 
g  crowns  are  covered  with  2  inehes  of  soil. 
Never  plače  fresh  manure  close  to  the 
roots,  as  this  is  the  cause  of  non-bloom- 
ing  Peonies.  Do  not  cover  your  Peonies 
over  winter  as  Peonies  need  no  protec- 
I  tion,  and  do  not  cultivate  too  close,  and 
j  your  Peonies  will  thrive  and  give  an 
1  abundance  of  bloom.  Peonies  should  be 
í  divided  and  reset  once  in  5  years.  It  is 
important  that  the  ends  of  the  roots  are 
cut  and  trimmed  neatly  with  a  Sharp 
d  knife.  If  grass  or  weeds  are  allowed  to 
e  grow  in  the  crowns.  this  will  cause  dry 
rot  of  roots.  If  planted  with  roots  broken 
s  and  not  trimmed,  disease  is  sure  to  de¬ 
lt  velop.  Dividing  the  roots  once  in  flve 
.,  years  keeps  the  roots  young  and  healthy 
— it  pays  to  do  so. 

P 

r  IJNNAMED  PEONIES 

Double  White . Each  50c;  10  for  $4.00 

Double  Pink . Each  40c;  10  for  $3.75 

'  Double  Ked . Each  65c;  10  for  $4.00 

p  Prices  include  postage. 
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THE  THKEE  PEOXY  AEISTOCRATS 


BLEEDING  HEART 


,  FESTIVA  MAXIMA — Věry  large,  very  fragrant,  double 

white  . $0.50 

p  EDULIS  SUPERBA — Large,  very  fragrant,  early  double 

t  pink  . . .  .40 

"  FELIX  CROUSSE — Large,  fragrant,  the  best  double  red.  .75 
1  Speciál  Offer — One  root  of  each  of  the  above  for  $1.50, 
’  two  roots  of  each  $2.90„  three  roots  each  $4.20,  flve  roots  of 
(  each  $6.25,  postpaid. 

HARDY  OSTŘÍCH  FERN 

h  PALM  OF  THE  NORTH 


Readily  salable,  absolutely  hardy,  easy  to  grow,  fast  to  multi- 
ply,  always  in  demand,  a  money  making  article  for  the  flowei 
grower.  You  can  seli  the  roots  simply  divided  or  if  you  will  pot 
them  up  (4  inch  pots)  early  in  February,  plače  in  a  greenhouse 
(temperature  not  over  55  deg.)  you  will  háve  blooming  plants  for 
spring  sales.  Started  early  in  January  will  be  ready  for  Easter 
and  no  matter  when  you  will  háve  them  they  always  seli  at  a  good 
price.  Dig  roots  intended  for  forcing  latě  in  October  or  early  in 
November,  store  in  frames  until  February,  then  pot  them  up  and 
water  heavily  AFTER  they  start  into  growth. 

Each  75c ;  3  for  $2.00,  prepaid.  Divided  field  roots :  $3.50  per 

dozen ;  $28.00  per  100. 


Of  all  hardy  ferns  most  heantifnL  Absolutely  hardy. 

A  Will  grow  in  the  deepest  shade  and  is  just  the  thlng  for  that 
sbady  plače  around  your  house  too  shaded  and  dark  for  grass  and 
r  flowers  to  grow  and  do  well. 

Of  all  hardy  ferns  Ostrich  Fern  is  the  most  valuable  because 
it  grows  taller  and  faster  than  any  other  hardy  fern.  It  has  as  manv 
'j  as  15  most  beautiful  fronds  (leaves)  that  are  gracefully  arranged 
and  present  an  object  more  beautiful  than  many  varieties  of  palms 
that  would  cost  more  money  than  you  can  get  hardy  ferns  for. 
'  Besides  planting  they  require  no  care. 


Postpaid  Each 

6 

12 

MEDIUM  LARGE  ROOTS  . 

. 20c 

$0.90 

$1.75 

LARGE  ROOTS . 

. 25c 

$1.20 

$2.25 

EXTRA  HEAVY  ROOTS  . 

. 40c 

$2.00 

$3.75 

NOT  PREPAID:  Medium  large  roots  in  lots  of  25  or  over  at 
$7.50  per  100.  Large  roots  in  lots  of  25  or  over  at  $9.50  per  100. 
■  Extra  heavy  roots  in  lots  of  25  or  over  at  $12.50  per  100. 


HARDY  FERN S — SPECIÁL  OFFER 

One  heavy  root  of  Ostrich  Fern,  and  Maidenhair  Fern  for 
45c.  Two  roots  of  each  of  the  above  for  85c.  5  large  rots  of 
each  for  $1.80,  prepaid. 

CFLTIJKE — Plant  in  rich  soil.  Leaf  mould  (light  black  soil  from 
a  the  woods)  is  ideál.  Dig  a  trench  about  15  inehes  deep,  fill  it  with 
a  layer  of  5  inehes  of  strawy  manure,  on  top  of  this  manure  put 
a  layer  of  5  inehes  of  good  soil,  soak  the  roots  in  water.  then  plače 
,t  them  on  top  oř  the  soil  and  cover  them  up  with  more  soil  and  press 
the  soil  firmly  to  the  roots.  Plant  them  in  the  shadiest  plače  you 
háve.  They  will  grow  even  in  full  sunlight,  but  the  right  plače 
K  for  them  is  one  that  is  shady  such  as  north  of  your  house  or  under 
the  trees  where  grass  does  not  grow.  They  need  no  further  atten- 
tion.  Ostrich  Fern  is  a  plant  that  will  spread  and  make  new  plants 
ie  and  in  time  will  fill  out  completely  the  plače  where  planted,  making 
-l  it  a  beauty  spot. 

FEORISTS:  You  should  plant  Ostrich  Ferns  around  your  prém¬ 
ií  ises  so  that  visitors  could  see  them.  They  seli  at  sight.  They 
ií  will  seli  readily  as  do  peonies  and  shrubs  for  beautifying  home 
grounds.  Council  Bluffs,  a  city  of  about  50,000,  buys  in  a  retail 
.  way  several  thousands  of  hardy  ferns  every  year.  People  buy  them 
*  in  lots  of  a  dozen  up  to  50.  For  shaded  places  they  fill  the  bili 
exactly  and  you  should  talk  fern  to  every  customer. 

'{  A  PEARL 


Hardy  Ostrich  Fern 

HARDY  MAIDENHAIR  FERN 

Very  graceful,  leaves  arranged  in  a  semi-circle  on  long  stiff, 
dark  brown  stems,  12  to  18  inehes  long.  Must  be  planted  in  good, 
well  drained  soil,  in  full  or  partial  shade,  the  roots  covered  with 


:l  among  flowers  is  salpiglosis.  Without  an  equal  in  ricliness  of  color- 
jj  ing,  one  of  the  choicest,  very  finest.  very  select,  yet  almost  unknown. 
Start  a  bed  of  salpiglosis  so  that  visitors  and  passersby  could  see, 
stop,  look,  admire  and  inquire  as  well  as  to  start  them  talking, 
mentioning  your  plače  of  business  as  the  plače  where  they  háve 
i  seeu  the  flower  of  fabulous  beauty. 


soil  about  an  inch  deep.  It  grows  slow  at  first,  but  once  established 
it  multiplies  fast.  For  massed  effects  plant  about  10  inehes  apart. 
Unlike  other  hardy  ferns,  Maidenhair  does  well  as  a  house  plant. 
Selected  root:  Each  25c;  6  for  90c;  12  for  $1.75,  prepaid.  Not  pre¬ 
paid:  In  lots  of  25  or  over  at  $9.00  per  100. 


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DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO 


CHOICE  IRISES 

Every  florist  should  own  a  few  elumps  of  Irises  as  they  eome 
exceedingly  handy  in  years  when  peonies  do  not  come  out  for  Deeo- 
ration  Day.  There  also  is  a  demand  for  roots.  Iris  will  grow  any- 
where,  except  in  deep  shade,  can  be  planted  at  any  time  except  when 
in  full  bloom,  the  roots  covered  lightly.8.9  etc.  refers  to  rating,  44 
in.  etc  to  height. 


SPECIÁL  OFFER 

Three  each  of  the  following  for  only  $2.00  prepaid  :  Archbishop, 
Caprice,  King  of  Iris,  Florentina  Alba,  Mme.  Chereau,  Queen  of  May, 
Pallida  Dalniatica,  Violacea  Grfl.  Try  this  collection.  It  is  inex- 
pensive  and  the  varieties  included  are  all  good  and  popular  kindg. 

ALCAZAR — .8.9-44  in.  Light  blue  and  rich  velvety  purple.  Each  50c, 
prepaid. 

— 9.4-42  in.  Lavender  and  purple  maroon.  Each 
$1.00,  prepaid. 


ARCHBISHOP — 8.3-30  in.  Velvety  violet. 
prepaid,  dozen  $2.00;  $12.00  per  100. 


Each  20c.  prepaid.  Not 


ASIA— 9.2-45  in.  Lavender,  purple  and  gold.  YVonderful.  Each  $2.50 
prepaid. 


AVALON — 9.1.42  in.  Light  mauve.  Each  $2.50,  prepaid. 


BALLERINE — 9.4-48  in.  High  class  light  blue.  Each  $1.00,  prepaid. 


PRINCE — 7.8-30  in.  Purple  a  very  striking  dark  color.  Each 
20c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  dozen  $1.60;  $10.00  per  100. 

CA^ICE-^SOm.^Red.  Each  15c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  dozen 

CORRIDA — 8.3.  Aniline  blue.  Each  50c,  prepaid. 

DOROTHEA—Paíe  lavender  blue.  Fine  cut  fiower.  24  in  Each 
20c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  dozen  $1.60;  $10.00  per  100.  ' 

DIÍEAM— 8.5-36  in.  Light  pink.  Each  $1.00,  prepaid 

DBpSrC^fpaÍnd;  dSll.fonf$íoeKerCr^SOn-  Ea<*  ^ 

Each  10C’  prepaid.  Not  pre- 

HA$2t0IaTprepSdBY_Pr°bably  the  fiUeSt  Pink‘  Heighf  40  in-  Eacti' 

HONORABILIS— Yellow  and  mahogany  brown.  30  in  Each  10c 
prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  dozen  50c;  $2.50  per  100.  iUC’ 

ISOLíNE— Pink  and  purplish  rose.  8.6-36  in.  Each  15c  prepaid 
Not  prepaid,  dozen  $1.30;  $9.00  per  100.  1  p 

JEANNE  D'ARC— 7.8-36  in.  White  and  lilac.  Each  20c  prepaid 
Not  prepaid,  dozen  $2.00;  $12.00  per  100.  '  P  P  U 

KIIir,n?w  IRIS— Old  gold  and  rich  mahogany  brown.  7.9-36  in 
Each  20c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  dozen  $2.00;  $12.00  per  100. 

BAÍfriidIK  WHITE — ^.4-48  in.  The  largest  white.  Each  $1.00,  pre- 

WELE*A3I8°N~9-6-42  in  One  of  the  finest  irises  in  the 
worid.  Violet  and  velvety  royal  purple.  Massive  in  fiower  and 
growth,  of  perfect  form.  Each  75c,  prepaid. 

LORELEY— 7.09-36  in.  Ultramaríne,  blue  and  gold.  Each  15c  pre- 
paid.  Not  prepaid,  dozen  $1.00;  $6.00  per  100.  P 

MA<preiF^dA— 9148  ÍD'  Lavender  and  reddish  purple.  Each  1.00, 

MME  CHEREAU— 7.4-36  in.  White  with  irregular  blue  border.  Each 
^5c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  dozen  $1.00;  86.00  per  100. 

MME.  CTIOBAUT— 8.5-36  in.  Red  and  chalcedony  yellow,  weined 
brown.  Each  75c,  prepaid. 

MONSIGNOR— 8.4-30  in.  Rich  violet  purple.  Each  15c,  prepaid 
I^ot  prepaid,  dozen  $1.20;  $8.00  per  100.  P  1 

MOTHEE  OF  PEARL — 48  in.  Pale  bluish  lavender.  Each  $1.00 
prepaid.  v 


ORIFLAME — 7.8-30  in.  Blue  and  violet.  Each,  20c,  prepaid  Not 
prepaid,  dozen  $2.00;  $12.00  per  100. 

OPERA — 8.7-28  in.  Velvety  violet  rose.  Each  75c,  prepaid. 
PALLIDA  DALMATICA— Magnificent  pále  blue.  Each  20c,  prepaid 
Not  prepaid,  dozen  $2.00;  $12.00  per  100. 

PKINCESS  BEATRICE — 9.5-48  in.  Most  delicate  silky  lavender. 
Each  75c,  prepaid. 

PROSPKR  LAUGIEIC — 8  3-30  in.  Fiery  bronze  and  velvety  purple. 

Each  20c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  dozen  $1.20;  $8.00  per  100. 
QUEEN  OF  MAY— Beautiful  light  pink.  7.04-40  in.  Each  15c,  pre¬ 
paid.  Not  prepaid,  dozen  $1.20;  8.00  per  100. 

SHEKINAH — 3.8-36  in.  Pale  yellow.  Each  $1.00,  prepaid. 

SEMINOLE — 8,3.  Bright  erimson,  the  only  one  in  this  color.  Each 
75c,  prepaid. 

SOUV  DE  MME.  GAUDICHAU — 9.03-42  in.  Extra  good  dark  purple. 
Each  $1.00,  prepaid. 

CLOUD — Grayish  blue,  bronze  and  purple.  7.06-30  in.  Each 
-0c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  dozen  $2.00;  $12.00  per  100. 
TAMERLANE — 7.04-32  in.  Violet  and  deep  purple.  Each  20c,  pre¬ 
paid.  Not  prepaid,  dozen  $2.00;  $12.00  per  100. 

XROOST  8.04-24  in.  Extra  good  pink.  Each  50c,  prepaid. 
VALERY  MAYEX — 8.5.  Finest  bronze.  Each  $1.00,  prepaid. 
VIOLACEA  GRANDIFLORA — Magniflcent  deep  blue.  8.00-32  in. 
Each  15c,  prepaid.  Not  prepaid,  dozen  $1.00;  $6.00  per  100. 

YELLOW  HAMMER — 24  in.  Pure  bright  amber  yellow.  Each  $1.00, 
prepaid. 

MIXED  IRIS — Many  varieties,  fine  for  eutting.  Not  prepaid,  dozen 
oOc;  $2.50  per  100. 


WE  DO  NOT  SUBSTITUTE 

When  the  supply  of  seed  of  our  own  raising  is  exhausted, 
we  do  not  buy  in  the  open  market  to  cover  such  shortage. 
Not  having  the  seed  we  inform  the  customer  and  send  his 
money  back. 

We  do  not  raise  all  the  seeds  we  seli.  Many  seeds  are 
raised  for  us  by  specialists.  Those  are  seeds  that  we  know 
are  of  the  highest  class.  When  the  supply  is  exhausted  again 
we  send  money  back.  We  do  not  buy  in  the  open  market  for 
fear  that  we  may  get  a  batch  of  bad  seed. 

Bad  Seed  is  the  Grower’s  Worst  Enemy 

To  receive  your  money  back  when  you  want  seed  is  not 
what  you  want,  and  we  know  it.  You  do  not  like  that. 
Neither  do  we.  Yet  it  is  a  good  deal  better  to  franklv  telí 
you  that  we  are  sold  out  and  cannot  supply  good,  reliable 
seed  than  to  send  you  seed  about  which  we  know  next  to 
nothing. 

Full  Děli  very  of  Seed  Assured  by  Ordering  Early 

The  sooner  you  plače  your  order  the  better,  and  if  you 
buy  large  quantities  of  seeds  you  should  plače  your  order 
months  ahead.  Let  us  book  your  orders  in  advance.  Know- 
ing  what  the  demand  will  be,  we  will  put  in  extra  acreage  or 
cause  our  growers  to  do  so.  We  will  háve  the  seed  ready  for 
you — seed  which  we  know  is  of  the  very  best  quality,  the  kind 
you  want. 

IF  IN  D0UBT 

read  the  few  letters  printed  below.  They  all  came  unsolicited, 
and  what  is  more — they  came  from  florists  and  gardeners, 
a  class  of  seed  buyers  with  wide  experience,  that  do  not  get 
excited  easily. 

There  must  happen  a  good  deal  more  than  the  showing 
up  of  a  bright  colored  bloom  or  a  bountiful  crop  of  vegeta- 
bles  before  these  experienced  horticulturists  write  an  en- 
thusiastic  letter — the  seeds  must  prove  mighty  good  before  a 
busy  florist  or  truck  grower  takés  the  time  to  write  a  letter 
which  gladdens  the  heart  of  the  seedsman,  but  which  the 
customer  need  not  to  write  and  lose  his  time  about. 

WHAT  OTHERS  SAY 

I  háve  won  first  prize  with  Asters  raised  from  your  seed 
at  the  annual  fiower  show  in  Stratford.  I  háve  grown  Asters 
for  years.  I  never  had  any  like  last  year. 

H.  W.,  Stratford,  Ont.,  Canada. 

Speaking  of  Pansy  seed,  “De  Giorgťs  Best  and  Largest 
Mixture”  is  far  ahead  of  any  mixture  I  háve  tried  in  20  years 
pansy  growing.  G.  W.  H.,  Kincaid,  Illinois. 

Your  Pansy  seed  was  the  best  I  ever  saw,  big  and  so 
many  beautiful  colors.  E.  H.  B.  &  Sons,  Topeka,  Kansas. 

Inclosed  will  please  flnd  my  check  for  $11.40.  Please 
send  me  the  same  kind  of  cucumber  seed  as  last  year.  I 
was  highly  pleased  with  your  seeds.  I  had  5  pounds  of 
cucumber  seed  from  you  and  for  my  crop  I  received  $762.00. 
I  had  the  best  cucumbers  in  the  whole  county. — V.  W.,  Free- 
hold,  N.  J. 

REGÁL  LILY 

Hardy,  blooms  trumphet  shaped,  very  large,  sweet  scented, 
white  skading  to  yellow  in  the  center,  tinged  pink  on  the  outer 
edges.  Blooming  size  bulbs,  each  35c;  $3.50  per  dozen,  prepaid. 
F.  O.  B.,  $18.00  per  100.  Bulbs  %  to  %  in.  in  diameter.  $2.00  per  100, 
$17.00  per  1000.  Bulbs  %  in.  to  %  in.  in  diameter,  $.1.25  per  100, 
$9.50  per  1000. 

TIGER  LILY 

Absoluteiy  hardy,  blooms  orange  with  purple  spots.  Height  3 
to  4  feet.  Splendid  for  eutting.  Single.  Large  bulbs:  Each  25c; 
3  for  60c,  prepaid.  F.  O.  B.,  $8.00  per  100. 


COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  IOWA 


IMPORTED  EUROPEAN  SCYTHES 


For  Hammering 


Made  of  fme  magnetic  Steel  on  the  principle  of  a  razor. 
Blade  very  thin,  back  strong.  Can  be  sharpened  to  such  a  keen 
edge  than  one  can  almost  shave  with  it.  Unbeatable  in  mowing 
grass,  grain  oř  ciover.  Usually  sbarpened  by  hammering,  which 
sharpens  and  hardens  the  edge.  Those  not  knowing  how  to  use 
the  hammer  should  sharpen  the  blade  on  a  grindstone.  Not  strong 
enough  for  mowing  tough,  big  weeds  or  brush.  Speciál  prices,  in 
quantities,  for  parks  and  cemeteries.  All  our  scythes  fit  the  Ameri¬ 
can  oř  any  other  kind  of  handle. 


Dealers  and  Jobbers 

Write  for  quantity  prices.  We  carry  large  stocks  and  can 
také  care  of  sizeable  orders  at  any  time. 


Length 
20  inches 
22  inches 
24  inches 
26  inches 
30  inches 
35  inches 
28  inches 


PRICES  FOR  EUROPEAN  SCYTHES 

Postpaid  each 

. $1.90 

.  1.95 

. .  2.00 

.  2.00 

.  2.10 

.  2.20 

.  2.10 


SWEDISH  PATTERN  SCYTHES 

One  Eength  Only,  29  inches,  $2.10 

Svvedish  scythe  is  in  appearance  similar  to  European  but  a 
little  heavier:  the  blades  weigh  about  1%  lb.  each. 

SCYTHE  STONES — European  pattern,  pointed  at  both  ends.  Each 
25c,  postpaid. 


EUROPEAN  SCYTHE  HANDLES 

This  is  straight,  not  bent.  When  ordering  European  handles, 
please  statě  style  you  prefer,  whether  Bohemiam,  German,  French, 
Russian,  Polish,  etc.  Each,  postpaid,  $1.45. 


SCYTHE  RINGS 


European  Scythe  Ring 


Single  screw  ring  . . 

Double  screw  ring  . . . ! 35c 


All  prices  postpaid. 


SCYTHE  AND  PLANT  DISEASES 

Many  fungous  diseases  and  injurious  insects  live  on  weeds 
through  the  winter  and  move  to  the  cultivated  patches  in  the  spring. 
Tou  can  destroy  both  these  enemies  cheaply  and  effectively  by  using 
a  scythe  or  sickle. 


EUROPEAN  GRASS  HOOK 

These  European  Grass  Ilooks  or  better  known 
as  German  Grass  Hooks  are  a  standard  article  on  the 
American  market.  People  that  know  demand  them, 
beeause  they  are  light  and  keep  the  edge  better  than 
most  other  grass  hooks.  Price  each  55c;  $5.80  per  doz., 
prepaid. 


“L1KEARAZOR”  GRASS  HOOK 


This  Grass  Hook, 
like  a  razor,  has  a 
strong  back  and  ex- 
tremely  thin  blade, 
and  keeps  Sharp.  Will  cut  grass  and  weeds 
with  the  least  exertion  on  the  part  of  the  user.  It  is 
m?de,  hammered  out  of  a  solid  piece  of  very  high 
grade  steel.  this  grass  hook  will  do  better  work  than 
any  other  now  on  the  market. 

yo*í  wii‘  Iik®  this  ?rass  hook  better  than 
y  you  ever  ušed.  If  not,  send  it  back  at  our  expense 
and  we  will  give  you  your  money  back.  Each  G5c,  $6  80 
per  doz.,  prepaid. 


IMPORTED  BUSH  SCYTHE 


,  v!  ^  uPDr^a^aDie  scythe  for  eutting  heavy  weeds  and 

brush.  Sharpened  by  hammering;  by  drawing  out  the  edge  to  the 
thinness  of  a  razor,  easy  to  cut  with.  On  fairly  level  surface  euts 
tnniWKf?8,  b,rus^  graSS  flusb  with  the  ground  It  is  a  wonderful 
on‘y  ií  drawn  out  by  hammering.  We  recommend  this 
scythe  only  to  those  that  know  how  to  sharpen  a  scythe  with  a 
hammer.  Each  $2.50,  $25.00  per  dozen,  prepaid. 


Reál  Steel  in  Our  Scythes 


ílni8  -'iust  17  síňce  I  ordered  three  of  your  scythes  which 

are  still  in  use  and  in  A-l  condition.  The  scythe  I  am  now  ordering 

J.  Konop,  Maribel,  Wis. 


is  for  one  of  my  neighbors. 


ALLIGATOR  SICKLE 


Alligator  sickle  has  a  toothed  edge,  is  very 
sharp,  and  is  an  exceedingly  useful  tool.  It  will 
cut  grass,  corn  stalks,  and  brush,  with  very  slight 
exertion.  It  can  be  ušed  in  eutting  woody  stalks 
up  to  two  inches  in  diameter.  Much  safer  to  use 
than  a  corn  knife.  Persons  using  regular  corn 
knife  frequently  cut  themselves.  This  is  almost 
impossible  when  using  Alligator  Sickle.  To  sharp¬ 
en,  use  emery  stone  or  a  filé  and  sharpen  the 
tool  on  the  reverse  side.  Price  each,  55c;  $5 
per  dozen,  prepaid. 


Anvil 


Hammer 


HAMMERS  AND  ANVILS 

Hammering  draws  out  and  hardens  the 
edge  of  the  scythe  and  the  scythe  stays 
sharp  for  a  much  longer  time  than  it  would 
if  it  was  sharpened  by  the  whetstone  alone. 
Price:  Hammer  80c;  Anvil  85c,  prepaid- 


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INDEX 


Abronia  .  65 

Abrus  .  65 

Abutilon  . 65 

Acacia  .  65 

Acanthus  . .  65 

Achillea  . 65 

Aconitum  . 65 

Acroclinium  .  65 

Afričan  Daisy  —  See 
Arctosis  and  Di- 
morphoteca 


Agathěa  . 

....  65 

Ageratum  . 

....  65 

Agrostema  .... 

...  65 

Agrostis  . 

...  65 

Alfalfa  . 

. ...  58 

Alsike  . 

...  58 

Althea  . 

...  86 

Alonsoa  . 

...  66 

Alyssum  . 

...66 

Amaranthus  .... 

...  66 

Amarylis  . 

...107 

Amethyst  . 

...72 

Ammobium  . 

...  66 

Ampelopsis  .... 

...  66 

Anchusa  . 

Anemone  . 

...67 

Anise  . 

...113 

Anthemis  . 

...67 

Antirhinum  .... 

Apios  . 

Apple  Seed  .... 

...  63 

Aquillegla  . 

...  68 

Arabis  . 

...67 

Aralia  . 

Arbor  Vitae  . . . 

...  63 

Arctotis  . 

...67 

Argemone  . 

...  68 

Aristolochia  . 

...  68 

Armeria  . 

...  68 

Artichoke  . 

...12 

Arundo  Donax  . 

...  68 

Aselepia  . 

...  68 

Asparagus  . 

12,  68 

Asperulá  . 

...  68 

Aster  . 69, 

70,  5 

Astilbe  . 

...  68 

Austrian  Pine  .. 

...  63 

B 

Baby’s  Breath  . . 

...  85 

BaeheIor’s  Button — - 


See  Centaurea 

Cy- 

a  n  u  s  and 

3om- 

phrena 

Balloon  Vine  . . . 

....  71 

Balm  . 

Balsam  . 

Balsam  Apple  . . 

....  71 

Balsam  Pear  . . . 

....  71 

Babtisla  . 

....  71 

Barberry  . 

....  63 

Bartonia  . 

....  71 

Basil  . 

....113 

Beans  . . . . . 

12,  13 

Beets  . 

14.  15 

Beggar  Weed  . . 

. ...  61 

Begonia  . 

. . . .  71 

Bellis  . 

Bird  of  Paradise...  72 

Black  Eyed  Susan.,103 

Blanket  Flower 

.. . .  84 

Bleeding  Heart  . 

....109 

Blue  Bonnet  — 

See 

Scabiosa  Čaucasica 
Blue  Bottle  —  See 
Centaurea  Cyanns 

Blue  Grass  .  9 

Blue  Bace  Flower  . .  72 

Bocconia  .  72 

Borage  . 113 

Borecole  .  24 

Boston  Ivy  .  66 

Braehycome  .  72 

Bríza  .  72 

Bronnis  .  58 

Browalia  .  72 

Broom  Corn  .  61 

Broccoli  . 2,  14 

Rrussels  Sprouts  .  .  15 

Bulbs  . 107 

Butterfly  Flower  . .  99 


Oabbage.  . .  .2,  4,  14,  16 

Caccalia  .  73 

Caladium  . 107 

Calceoalaria  .  73 

Calendula  .  72 

California  Poppy  .  .  83 

Calliopsis  .  73 

Callirhoe  .  73 

Campanula  . 73.  74 

Canary  Bird  Vine. .  74 


Canarina  .  75 

Canna  . 75.  108 

Cane  .  61 

Candy tuft  . . .  74 

Canteloupe  .  36 

Caraway  . 113 

Cardinal  Climber  ..  75 

Cardoon  .  22 

Carnation  .  75 

Ca  rob  Tree  .  63 

Carrot  .  20 

Carthamus  .  98 

Castor  Oil  Beán....  98 

Catananche  .  75 

Catchfly  . 100 

Catnip  . 113 

Cauliflower  .  21 

Celeriac  .  12 

Celery  .  23 

Celosia  . 75,  76 

Centaurea  . 5,  76 

Cephalaria  .  76 

Cerastium  .  75 

Chamomile  . 113 

Cheiranthus  Allioni.  76 

Chervil  .  22 

Chicory  .  30 

Chinese  Cabbage  ...  14 
Chinesp  Lantern 

Plant  .  93 

Chinese  Wool 

Flower  .  68 

Chives  .  22 

Christmas  Pepper...  76 

Chrysanthemum  _ 77 

Cineraria  .  77 

Cinnamon  Vine.  .78.  107 

Clarkia  .  78 

Clematis  .  78 

Cleome  .  78 

Cleveland  Cherry...  78 

Clover  .  58 

Cobea  .  78 

Coix  .  78 

Coleus  .  78 

Collnrd  .  22 

Columbine  .  68 

Coreopsis  .  79 

Coriander  . 113 

Corn  .  60 

Corn  Salnd  .  22 

Cornflower — See 
Centaurea  Cyanus 

Coral  Bells  .  86 

Cosmos  .  79 

Cotton  . 113 

Cowslip  .  97 

Cow  Beets  .  62 

Cow  Peas  .  46 

Cox  Comb  .  76 

Cress  .  22 

Cucumis  .  79 

Cueumber  .  26 

Cumin  . 113 

Cuphea  .  79 

Cup  and  S  a  n  c  e  r 
Vine — Cee  Cobaea 

^yclamen  .  80 

Cyclanthera  .  79 

Cynoglosum  .  79 

Cyperus  .  79 

Cypress  Vine  .  79 


Eupatorium  .  83 

Eulalia  .  83 

Eucalyptus  .  83 

Euphorbia  .  83 

Evening  Glory  . 87 

Evening  Primrose...  93 
Evening  Stocks  ....  86 

Everlastings  .  73 

See  also :  Acroclinl 
um,  Ammobium,  Eryn- 
ginům,  Gomphrena, 
Helichrysum,  Lunaria, 
Physalis,  Rhodante. 
Statice,  Trachelium, 
Xeranthemum,  Cata¬ 
nanche. 


Fuchsia  . 84 

G 

Gaillardia  . 84 

Gerbera  . 84 

Garlic  .  22 

Gazania  . 84 

Geranium  .  84 

Geum  .  84 

Gillia  .  84 

Gilliflower — See 
Stocks 


Indián  Shot . 75,  108 


lnula  .  87 


N 


IScythe  . 106 


T  Nasturtium  . 91,  92  „  ... 

ÍP.omea  . -Q- •  •  87  Nemesia  .  92,|ensitive  Plant . 90 

Iris  . 86,  109  Nemophyla  .  92  ghasta  Daisy . 77 

OT  Nettle  . . . 113  Shal  u  .  61 

Nicotiana  . 92  Sjdalcea . 

Nigella  .  92  Shamrock  . 91 

Nierembergia . 92i|íjfnf“  •■•700 

Nolana  ..7 .  gglSilk  ,_Oak— See  Gre- 


Senecio 


.100 


Isatis  .  87 

Ivy  .  6ti 


Jacob’s  I.adder  ....  96 
Japanese  Lawn  ....  87 
Jerusalem  Cherry...  87 

Job’s  Tears  . 78 

Joseph’s  Coat  —  See 
Amaranthus 


Everlasting  Pea 

....  88 

K 

Ivaffir  Corn  . . 

. 61 

F 

Kale  . 

.  25 

Farm  Seeds  . . . 

....  5© 

Kochia  . 

Fennel  . 

31,  113 

Kohlrabi  . 

.  30 

Fenugreek . 

. . . .113 

Kudzu  . 

Ferns  . 

....109 

Feterlta  . 

. 90 

li 

Feverfew  . 

....  90 

Fláme  Flower- 

—See 

Láce  Flower  . 

.  72 

Tritoma 

Lady  Slipper 

—  See 

Fleur  De  Lis  . 

....108 

Balsam 

Flora’s  Paint  Brush 

Lagurus  . 

. 87 

— See  Cacalia 

Lnňtana  . 

. 87 

Floss  Flower  . 

....  66 

Larkspur  . 

. 87 

Forget  Me  Not 

....  90 

Lathyrus  . 

Four  0’clock  . 

....  89 

Lavatera  . 

Foxglove  . 

....  81 

Lavender  . 

..113,  88 

Freesia  . 

....  84 

Lawn  Grass  . 

. 11 

31 


Oenothera  .  93 

Okra  .  44 

Old  Maid--See  Vinca 

Oleander  .  93 

Onion  .  41 

Osage  Orange  . 63 

Oxalis  .  93 

Oyster  Plant  .  49 


Painted  Tongue — See 
Salpiglosis 

Papaver  . 96 

Parsley  .  44 

Parsnip  .  48 

Passlon  Flower . 93 

Pardanthus  . 93 

Peanuts  .  48 

Pear  Seed  .  63 

Peas  . 3,  41.  44 

Pennisetum  .  93 


I> 

Dahli a  . 80.  107 

Daisy  .  71 

Dandelion  .  22 

Patura  .  80 

Oelphinium  .  82 

Devi]  in  tbe  Bush 
See  Nigella 

Pianthus  .  82 

Dicentra— Bleeding 

Heart  . 109 

Pidiscus  .  72 

Digitalis  .  81 

Pili  . 113 

Dimorphoteca  .  83 

Plctamnus  .  82 

Poiichos  .  83 

Poronlcum  .  83 

Praeanen  .  83 

Pusty  Miller . 76.  77 


Gladiolus  . 

..108 

Gloxinia  . 

..  84 

Globe  Amaranth 

— 

See  Gomphrena 

Godetia  . 

Golden  Feather — See 

Golden  Rod  . 

..  81 

Pvrethrum 

Gomphrena  . 

85 

Gourds  . 

Grasses  . 

Grasses,  Ornamental  85 
See  also:  Agrostis. 
Arundo.  Bríza.  Coix. 
Cyperus,  Eulalia,  Eri 
aňthus,  Lagurus,  Pen 
nisetum,  Stipa. 

Grevillea  .  84 

Gumbo  .  42 

Gyphsophyla  .  85 


E 

Peheveria  ... 
Echvnocystis 
Bchinons  .  . . . 
Egg  Plant 


.  88 

.  83 

.  83 

29 


Elenhant  Ear  . 107 

Endive  .  29 

Eriantbus  .  83 

Erigeron  .  7 

Eryngium  .  83 

Escboltzia  .  83 


Hedysarum  .  86 

Heliantlius  . 86,  99 

Helianthus  . 86,  89 

Helichrysum  . 86 

Heliotropium  .  86 

Hemp  . 61,  113 

Hen  ba  ne  . 113 

Herbs  . 113 

Hesperis  .  86 

Heuehera  .  86 

Hibiscus  .  86 

Hollyhock  .  86 

Honesty — See  Luna¬ 
ria 

Hop  . 113 

Horehound  . 113 

Horserndish  .  22 

II  u  gel  i  a  .  72 

Humble  Plant — See 
Mimosa 

Humulus  .  86 

Hunnemania  .  86 

Hyacinth  Beán  . 86 

Hyaeinthus  .  86 

Hyacinth  Beán — See 
Poiichos 

Hyssop  . 113 


Iberis  . 

Ice  Plant  . 

Impatiens  . 

Immortelle  —  See 
Xeranthemum 
Indián  Pink — See 
Pianthus  Chinen- 
sis 


Lemon  Verbena — See 
Verbena 

Lentils  .  61 

Leptosyne  .  88 

Lettuce  . 30,  32 

Liatris  .  88 

Lillium  . 108,  86 

Linaria  .  88 

Linden  Seed  . 63 

Llnum  .  88 

Lobelia  . 88, 

Locust  Seed  .  gglPimpinelia  . 113 

Lovage  . 113, 

Love  in  a  Mist — See 
Nigella 

Love  in  a  Puff — See 


Pentstemon  . 93 

Peony  . 109,  93 

Pepper  . 44,  45 

Peppermint  . 113 

Perilla  .  93 

Petunia  . 95 

Phacelia  .  93 

Phlox  .  95 

Physalis  .  93 

Physostegia  .  93 

Pilea  .  93 


P.alloon  Vine 

Lunaria  . 

Lupinus  .  89 

Lychnis  .  89 

Lythrum  .  89 

M 


Pinks  . 81 

Platycodon  .  93 

Plume  Poppy  —  See 
Bocconia 

Poinciana  . 96 

Polemonium  .  96 

Polyanthus  .  97 

Pop  Corn .  25 

Poppy  . 113,  96 

Portulaca  . 96 

Pot  Marigold  —  See 
Calendula 

Potentilla  .  8 

Princesa  Feathei 
See  Amaranthus 

Primula  .  97 

Privet  .  63 

Pueraria  .  96 

Pumpkin  .  46 

Pyrethrum  .  97 


willea 

Sickle  . 100 

Siningia  . 84 

Smilax  . 100 

Snapdragon  .  67 

Snow  in  Summer — 
See  Cerastium 

Solanum  . 100 

Solidago  . 84 

Sorghum  .  61 

Sorrel  . 50 

Soy  Beán  .  61 

Spinách  .  51 

Spruce  .  63 

Squash  .  52 

Stachys  . 101 

Statice  . 100 

Stepanophy sum  ....  102 

Steria  . 102 

Stipa  . 80 

Stocks  . 101 

Stokesia  . 102 

Strawflower  . 80 

Strelitzia  .  7 

Sudan  Grass  . 58 

Sugar  Beets . 02 

Sunflower . 63,  00 

Sun  Plant — See 
Portulaca 

Swainsonia  . 102 

Sweet  Alyssum  . 68 

Basil  . 113 

Clover  .  58 

Corn  . 22,  23 

Fennel  . 113 

Peas  . 103 

Roeket  .  67 

Sultán  .  78 

Violet  . 102 

William  . 102 

Swiss  Chard  .  26 


Madelra  Vine  . 107 

Mad  W  ort  —  See 
Alyssum 

Mangel  Wurzel  ....  62 

Marigold  . 113,  89 

Marjoran  . 113 

Marshmallow  . 113 

Martynia  .  40 

Marvel  of  Peru  ....  89 

Matricaria  .  90 

Maurandia  .  90 

Maw  . 113 

Meadow  Rue  —  See 
Thalicrum 

Melothria  .  90 

Mesembryanthemum  90 
Michaelmus  Daisy — 

See  Aster  Hardy 
Mignonette  Vine  — 

See  Maderia  Vine 

Mignonette  .  90 

Milfoil — See  Achillea 

Millet  .  61 

Milomaize  .  63 

Mimosa  .  90 

Mimulus  . 90 

Melothria  .  90 

Mina  .  90 

Mint  . 113 

Moming  Glory  . 87 

Momordica  .  71 

Monkey  Flower — See 
Mimulus 

Monkshood  .  65 

Moon  Flower  .  87 

Mourning  Bride . 100 

Mulberry  Seed  .  63 

Mullein  Dock  . 113 

Mullein  Pink  —  See 
Agrostemma 
Musk  Plant  —  See 
Mimulus 

Muskmelons.  .33,  36,  14jSea  Holly — See 

Mushrooms  .  40 1  Eryngium 

Mustard  .  40,Scorzonera  ... 

Myosotis  .  90iScarlet  Runner 


K 

Radish  .  47 

Rape  .  61 

Red  Hot  Poker — See 

Tritoma . . 

Reseda  .  90 

Rhodante  .  98 

Rhubarb  . .  51 

Ricinus  .  98 

Rock  Cress  —  See 
Arabls 

Rose  Moss  .  96 

Rosemary  .  96 

Rudbeckia  . 98,  55 

Rue  . 113 

Rutabaga  .  55 


Tagetes  .  89 

Tnrragon  . 113 

Teosinte  . 64 

Thalicrum  . 104 

Thunbergia  . 104 

Thyme  . 113 

Thrift— See  Armeria 

Tobacco  .  63 

Tomato  . 51,  54 

Torenla  . 104 

Torch  Lily — See 
Tritoma 

Tree  Seeds  .  63 

Trachelium  . 102 

Tritoma  . UM 

Trollius  . 102 

Tuberose  . 107 

Turnip  .  56 


Umbrella  Plant — See 

Cyperus 


S 

Saffron  . 113 

Sage  . 48,  113 

Saint  Paulia  .  7 

Salpiglosis  .  98 

Salsify  .  51 

Salvia  . 98,  97 

Savory  . 113 

Saponaria  .  99 

Sanvitalia  .  98 

Snxifraga  .  98 

Scabiosa  . 100 

Sea  Lavender  —  See 
Statice 

Sea  Pink — See 
Armeria 


51 

.  .100 


Myrtle  .  91iSchizanthus  .  99 


Vrgetahle  Marrow  .  .  50 

Valeriana  . 104 

Verbena  . 104 

Velvet  Beán  .  61 

Veronica  . 104 

Vetch  .  59 

Vinca  . 104 

Violet  . 102 

Viola  . 101 

Viscaría  . 104 

w 

Waldmeister  . 113 

Wallflower  . 105 

Watermolon . 36,  37 

Water  Cress  .  20 

Wild  Cueumber  ....105 

Wistaria  . 105 

Wliite  Clover  .  9 

Wormwood  . 113 

X 

Xeranthemum  . 104 


Varrow  .  . .  US 

Ťucca  . 106 


Zinnia  . 5,  100 


SEEDS  OF  POT,  SWEET  AND 
MEDICINAL  HERBS 

Most  herbs  should  be  cut  when  in  full  bloom,  dried  quickly  in 
shade  and  when  thoroughly  dry  packed  in  boxes  with  the  air  entirely 
excluded.  The  seed  of  most  varieties  is  smáli  and  dellcate,  therefore 
it  should  be  sown  in  finely  prepared  soil,  free  from  weeds,  to  secure 
a  satisfactory  stand. 

ANISE — The  seeds  are  ušed  in  fine  pastries.  Pkt.  pc\  1  oz.  30c. 
BALM — Ušed  for  making  wine  and  tea,  also  for  culinary  purposes ; 

an  excellent  bee  plant.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  30c. 

BASIL  SWEET — Sweet  smelling  herb  that  is  ušed  for  flavoring 
soups,  stews  and  highly  seasoned  dishes.  Pkt:  5c;  oz.  15c. 
BASIL  DWARF  OB  BUSH — Strongly  sweet  scented  plant,  grown 
mostly  in  pots  as  a  house  plant.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  25c. 

BENE — The  dried  leaves  immersed  over  night  in  a  tumbler  of  water 
make  a  drink  very  beneficial  in  cases  of  dysentery.  Pkt.  5c;  oz. 
10c. 

BOHNENKRAUT — See  summer  Savory. 

BORAGE — Leaves  are  ušed  in  pickles  and  salads;  flowers  excellent 
for  bees.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c. 

CABAWAT — Ušed  in  flavoring  liquors,  breads,  meats,  etc.  Pkt.  5c; 

oz.  10c;  y4  lb.  20c;  %  lb.  30c;  lb.  50c. 

CATNTP — Has  medicinal  qualities  and  is  also  ušed  for  seasoning. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c. 

CHAMMOMHE — Has  medicinal  qualities.  Pkt.  10c. 

CORIANDER — Seeds  aromatic;  ušed  for  seasoning  sausages.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.  10c. 

CHIVES — A  variety  of  onion;  ušed  for  seasoning.  Seed:  Pkt.  10c; 
%  oz.  55c ;  1  oz.  $1.00.  Plants :  20c  per  dozen,  postpaid. 

CUM3N  (CZARNUSZKA) — Seeds  are  ušed  for  flavoring  bread  and 
meats.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c. 

COTTON— Pkt.  5c. 

DELL — The  green  leaves  are  ušed  for  pickles  and  for  flavoring  sauces. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  %  lb.  25c;  1  lb.  80c. 

FENNEI — Ušed  for  garnishing,  seasoning  and  cordials.  Pkt.  5c; 
oz.  10c. 

FENNEI,  FLORENCE — A  very  distinct  low-growing  and  thick  set 
plant,  with  a  very  short  stem,  which  has  the  points  close  to- 
gether  toward  the  base;  leaf  stalks  are  very  broad  and  fleshy, 
overlapping  one  another  at  the  base  of  the  stem,  the  whole  form- 
ing  a  kind  of  head  varying  in  size  from  that  of  a  hen’s  egg  to 
that  of  the  list ;  firm,  white  and  sweet  inside.  Much  ušed  by 
Italians.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c. 

FENUGREEK— Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  1  lb.  $1.00. 

FOXGLOVE  PURPLE — Has  medicinal  qualities;  poisonous.  Pkt.  5c; 
1  oz.  15c. 

HEMP — Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  1  lb.  40c. 

HENBANE — Has  medicinal  qualities;  poisonous.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  25c. 
HOREHOUND — The  leaves  are  ušed  for  flavoring,  also  in  the  man- 
ufacture  of  liquors  and  cough  remedies.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  25c. 
HTSSOP — Has  medicinal  qualities.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c. 

LAVENDER — Grown  chiefly  for  its  flowers  which  are  ušed  in  the 
making  of  perfumes.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c. 

LICORICE — (Glycirrhizt  glabra).  Seeds  in  pods  per  Pkt.  10c;  oz. 
25c. 

LOVAGE — Has  medicinal  qualities.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  30c. 

MAW  OR  BLUE  POPPT — The  seed  is  ušed  in  pastries.  Pkt.  5c; 

oz.  15c;  141b.  25c;  %  lb.  45c;  lb.  80c. 

MARIGOLD  POT — Single,  for  medicinal  purposes.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c. 
MARJORAM  SWEET — The  dried  leaves  are  ušed  for  seasoning  meats 
and  various  dishes.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  1  lb.  $3.50. 

MINT — Plants  only.  Per  clump,  20c  pospaid.  Two  varieties,  Spear- 
mint  and  Peppermint. 

MULLEIN  DOCK— Pkt.  5c. 

NETTLE  LARGE— Pkt.  5c. 

PENNYROYAL — Has  medicinal  qualities  and  is  also  ušed  for  season¬ 
ing  puddings  and  various  dishes.  Pkt.  10c. 

PEPPERMINT — Plants  only.  Per  clump,  20c,  postpaid. 
PIMPINELLA— (Burnet).  The  young,  tender  leaves  are  ušed  as  sal- 
ad ;  they  háve  a  flavor  resembling  cucumbers.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c. 
ROSEMARY — Yields  an  aromatic  oil  and  water.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  25c. 
RUE — Said  to  háve  medicinal  qualities.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c. 

SAFFRON — Ušed  for  coloring  soups.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c. 

SAGE — Leaves  are  ušed  for  seasoning  and  stuffing.  Pkt.  10c;  oz. 

50c;  %  lb.  $1.50;  %  lb.  $2.75;  1  lb.  $5.00. 

SAVORY  SUMMER — A  culinary  herb;  also  ušed  in  medicine.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.  30c. 

THYME — Ušed  for  seasoning  and  stuffing.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  30c;  V4  lb. 
$1.25. 

WALDMEISTER — Ušed  in  May  vine  and  also  for  scenting  clothes. 
Pkt.  5c. 

WORMWOOD — Has  medicinal  qualities.  Benefldal  for  poultry,  and 
should  be  planted  in  poultry  yards.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  25c;  %  lb.  75c. 
Y ARROW — Has  medicinal  qualities.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  25c. 

HOP — Humulus  Lupulus-Chmel.  Climbing  plant,  blossoms  ušed  in 
stomach  troubles.  Pkt.  10c;  %  ounce  60c. 

TARRAGON  RUSSIAN— Pkt.  10c;  oz.  90c. 

TANSY— Pkt.  5c;  oz.  35a 


Marjoram 


Sage 


Kalin 


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A  WONDERFUL  NOVELTY 


Gigantic 
Tasmania  Beán 


SINGLE  FRUITS  WEIGHING  AS  MUCH  AS  18 
POUNDS  OF  MOST  LUSCIOUS  FLAVOR 


We  first  learned  about  this  “Beán”  through  a  gardener  from 
Nebraska.  This  party  was  talking  about  it  in  the  most  flattering 
terms.  We  naturally  were  interested  and  wanted  to  know  all 
about  it.  This  is  his  story:  I  saw  this  wonderful  beán  advertised 
but  do  not  remember  the  name  of  the  páper  nor  of  the  adver- 
tiser,  and  not  even  the  name  of  the  beán.  I  sent  fifty  cents  to 
the  advertiser  and  received  six  seeds  in  an  envelope  giving  de- 
scription  of  the  beán.  I  lost  the  envelope  but  if  I  remember 
right  it  was  called  TASMANIA  BEÁN  and  it  was  claimed  that 
it  is  a  staple  vegetable  in  Australia.  I  planted  the  seed  and  was 
very  anxious  to  see  the  gigantic  beans  produce  a  crop.  In  due 
time  the  seeds  came  up,  but  the  bugs  got  all  the  plants  savé  one, 
and  that  one  looked  pretty  sick.  Then  I  forgot  about  it  till  one 
day  in  July  I  came  across  the  plače  where  I  had  my  beans 
planted  and  beheld  a  sight  that  surely  surprised  me.  There  was 
an  enormous  dark  green  fruit  in  shape  more  like  a  gigantic 
cucumber  than  beán,  laying  on  the  ground,  and  when  I  looked 
underneath  the  luxurious  foliage  of  the  vine  I  discovered  5  more 
beans,  every  one  of  enormous  size.  I  picked  one  of  the  fruits, 
fried  it  like  an  egg-plant  and  I  sure  did  like  it — it  was  good. 
It  weighed  twelve  pounds.  But  said  he,  it  does  not  look  to  me 
like  a  beán,  and  it  is  no  beán,  said  we,  after  seeing  it. 


This  new  vegetable  is  a  specie  of  Cucurbita  Maxima  and  is 
botanically  related  to  Vegetable  Marrow  and  melons. 


We  háve  seen  the  vine  and  its  fruit  in  Nebraska  and  since 
then  in  a  garden  near  our  city.  We  ate  the  fruit  and  can  say 
that  it  was  a  reál  delicacy,  superior  to  anything  in  the  vegetable 
line.  It  can  be  prepared  for  the  table  in  many  ways  and  wheth- 
er  fried,  baked  or  boiled,  it  is  most  luscious  in  flavor.  One  of 
these  monstrous  fruits  will  easily  satisfy  a  family  of  seven  and 
yet  there  -will  be  plenty  left  for  another  meal.  This  new  vege¬ 
table  that  we  call,  for  want  of  a  more  proper  name,  TASMANIA 
BEÁN,  is  here  to  stay,  and  we  predict  that  it  will  became  im- 
mensely  popular.  The  fruits  weigh  from  8  to  22  pounds  each, 
but  are  at  their  best  when  about  6  pounds  in  weight. 


It  is  heavily  productive,  easily  raised,  and  the  more  mature 
fruits  stored  in  a  cellar  will  easily  keep  in  fine  cdndition  till 
Christmas. 


Pkt.  15c;  oz.  40c. 


TASMANIA  BEÁN— COCOZELLA— EGG  PLANT 
thinly  sliced,  stewed  in  butter  for  30  minutes  with  a 
little  raw  chopped  onion  added  and  stewed  for  5 
more  minutes  make  excellent  dishes,  as  palatable  as 
choicest  meat  stews. 

Ideál  dishes  during  hot  weather,  tasty  and  cooling. 

Young,  tender  leaves  of  Tasmania  Beán,  boiled  or 
stewed  with  spinách,  are  a  great  intestinal  cleanser. 
No  matter  how  much  your  stomach  may  be  dis- 
ordered  and  how  much  you  may  suffer  a  dish  of 
young  Tasmania  leaves,  cut  from  the  blossom  end, 
will  put  you  on  your  feet  in  no  time. 


DE  GIORGI  BROTHERS  CO. 


Council  Bluffs,  Iowa