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3 ENT RAL auc COR. WOODLAND AVENUE. || -
CLEVELAND. OHIO. ;

| NTRODUCTION.

nat ,
. CLEVELAND, Oro, February 1, 1892.
6\N reviewing ourbusiness for the past year, Eve: find it rs eae most successful
and satisfactory. nee ; ; Es es 28 |

We aim constantly to make the highest quality of. seed oar’ “flist consideration. and
then make our prices‘as low as good, reliable seeds can. be sold. . By so doing we have
increased our business to such an, extent that we fiad is meee ouey to remove to more
spacious quatters. | Siok a meee pe .

Afver Auguss Ist, 1892, we will be praniiegtie iweated : at’ Nos. 85 and 87 Woodland
Avenue, where we will be.pleased to see, not only our. old ‘customers, but anyone needing
anything in our iine. ; :

Thanking you for past favors, we remain, a2 ae
Respectfully. yours, 3

DS SoA, SPON,

—— OO eS OOOoeomee eer

— SS Oe

/-RAMARKS.

TERMs.—Our terms are strictly cash.

PostaGE.—Where packets, ounces or two ounces are ordered they will be sent
postpaid, :

Where four ounces or upwards to four pounds are ordered, 8 cents per pound must
be added for postage.

Where Beans, Peas, Corn, etc., are ordered, 15 cents per quart must be added for
postage. 7 _

When ordered sent by Express or Freight; charges “ate to be paid by purchaser.

Prices.—The prices in this catalogue will be as closely adhered to as possible, sub-
ject somewhat to fluctuations, especially in the prices of Clover and Grass Seeds, Onion
Sets, Seed Potatoes and Plants. eee ;

Discounts.—On all orders of twenty dollars or over a liberal discount will be
. allowed. roe : m
REMITTANCES. Remittances may be made by New York Draft, Post Office Money
Order. Registered Letter or-by Express. P :

ADDRESss.—In ordering, be particular to sign your Name, Post Office, County and
State plainly, elso mention the mode of tanep eee you ae whether by Mail,
Express or Freight. Sa re

W ARRANTS.—-There are hundreds of contingencies continually arising to prevent
the best seeds always giving satisfaction, and for this reason we wish to state explicitly
that while we have used the greatest care in the selection of our stuck, to have it true to
name, pure and reliable, our seeds are sold without any warranty expressed or implied,
-and without any reponsibility in respect to the crop.

Bacs.—We charge for bags at cost only.

We shall be glad at any time, to give, by special correspondence, such ample infor-
mation or instruction as may be required regarding the care of any varieties that come
within the range of our knowledge. Also, we take this opportunity to solicit from our
farming and gardening friends every where, correspondence relating to the success or ron-
success they may have with our seeds. in different sections of the country, and under the
various methods of treatment given. We shall add to our list from year to year such new

varieties as we consider worthy of introduction. :

Patrons wishing to obtain any novelties or standard sorts not included in our list
may order of us and we will supply at regular rates of other reliable houses.

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destructive enemy of all Beans, the rust. It has been tested ANY

_ large flat pods, well filled with fine large beans of the best quality.

~ SUPPIbEMENT.

Including novelties of this year, and many new varieties of recent
introduction, worthy of especial mention,

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(6 a ieee =| This new Wax Bean is
y”. LL | / RRNA extremely early, a vigorous
SEE RENQAY ORS and rapid grower and yields
2S IWATE 0a great profusion of tender,
succulent pods, of a beauti- Jy
ful waxy appearance, and Ja
in flavor unexcelled: vines #Ml
grow l14feet high, strong gai
andbranchy, pods holding i
\ } well off the ground; vine }
\\” and foliage perfectly free
from blight and rust,
while the pods which
grow uniformly are bi
| without spot; keep
Wi! well after picking. It
/ has been grown ex-
tensively the last two
seasons, and one and
all pronounce it—one

€— Golien-Eyed Wax aA

itined to become a fui
— == leading variety. Per BM
=— pkt., 10c; qt., 30c: gal
== bu., $6.50.

Golden Eyed Wax.

RUST PROOF WAX.

A new and valuable variety that is attracting considerable “a
attention among the Bean growers of this country of accvunt of its aii
being RUST PROOF. It is positively proof against that most (iW

thoroughly in all sections, and grown side by side for several @
years with otherWax Beans, all of them more or less affected by rust, §
many of them completely ruined, and this variety has remained
entirely free from it. Another most desirable feature about this
splendid Bean 1s that it is always crisp, tender and of the most
delicious flavor. Per pkt., 10c; qt., 30c: bu., 85.50.

EMPEROR WILLIAM.

This is not only the largest of all the green podded bush variey
ties, but it isjalso the EARLIEST. It produces a great profusion of

It is a Splendid variety to pick when young, and use as a snap bean,
or for pickling; but is especially desirable as a green shell bean.
The ripened seed is of a white color, and of fine flavor, making 1t a
desirable variety as a soup bean when fully matured. The bush ag
grows like the Marrow-fat, being a strong, rank grower. Per pkt., Emperor William.
10c; qt., 30c; bu., $5.50. t

CABBAGE. 4

Extra Karly HXpress This new and very early Cabbage, while not as large as

*« Jersey Wakefield,” is four or 5 days earlierand fora first
early variety cannot be excelled, producing fair sized heads in eighty to eighty-five days —
from sowing of seed. It formssolid, compact heads. conical in shape, and cf a yellowish
green color. Very desirable. Per pkt., 5c; oz. 25c: 1b. $2.50.

e a Wakefield. =|

THE LARGEST AND BEST “FIRST EARLY” CABBAGE.

A selection from one of the best stocks of *‘Wakefield.”” Among its merits may be
mentioned its large size fur an early sort, small outside foliage, and its uniformity 1n

producing acrop. As will be seen by
the cut, this selection will average
about 50 per cent. larger in size than
the old typez of ‘‘Wakefield,”’ and is
only two or three days later. Per pkt.
10c; oz., 50c; 1b. $5.00.

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The Giant Pascal

This variety is a selection from the
“Golden Self Blanching’’. The stalks
are broad, thick and ciisp, and entirely
stringless. which, together with their
_ beautiful color, cannot fail to make
this a most valuable variety.

Per pkt.. 5c: 0z., 40c; lb., $4 00.

ii Giant Pascal.

aye GOLDEN

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: hag t A valuable variety, and one which

des not require such high “‘banking
up’, as the ordinary sorts, to fit it for
the table.

Sete

It is of @ Beautiful

fae GOLDEN, WAXY COLOR,
=a Very Solid,

= and of a Rich, Nutty Flavor

Every grower of Celery should plant
at least part of his stock with this
variety.

Per pkt., 5c; 0z., 40c; lb., $4.00.

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Golden Self-Blanching.

A NEW POP CORN.

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The beautiful appearance and exceeding tender-
ness of this variety when popped, easily distinguishes
it from other varieties, the color being of a delicate
golden yellow, and size of kernels enormous.

A Single Kernel
Will Expand to the Diameter

of One Inch.

The stalks grow nearly six feet high, and the
ears, which are particularly large and fine, and of a
tich golden color, are produced in great abundance.

Per ear. 5c; per doz. ears, 50c.
iii Queen’s Golden Pop Corn.

LAY Prue

~ Beall

A new and valuable
variety for forcing or
out-door culture, simi-

AStar.” but. of larger
growth. A

Favorite Market Variety

‘On account of its enor-
‘mous heads, heavy
aweight. rich golden col-
jor, crispness and good
keeping qualities. (Stock
limited.)

1 Per pkt., 25c¢; oz, ‘5c.

Golden Beauty.

TILTON’S WHITE STAR.

A white seeded variety of excellent qualities for forcing or planting out of doors.
Forms large loose heads of bright color, tender and of high flavor. It is an enormous

yielder, and remains a very long time in condition for use. Both before and after cutting.
Per pkt., 10c; 07., 30c: lb., $3.00.

USK - MELON.
OSAGE.

A large oval shaped Melon, slightly
ribbed, dark green in color, and a first-
class market variety. The flesh is ofa
deep salmon color, sweet and of moder-
ately high flavor. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
lb., $1.00.

Shumway’s Giant.

Is of monstrous size, cream-yellow, very
early, absolutely distinct and pure, with
seeds more than twice as large as other
sorts. A whole field of them will average
18 to 20 lbs. each, and select specimens
25 to 30 lbs. Deliciously sweet and lus-¢
cious, with fine, melting, thick, salmon ©
color flesh. Never stringy. The flavor ~
pleasant; nothigh, nor rank. Per pkt.,
5c; oz., 15¢c; 1b., $1.50.

Osage.

—

Maud S., ‘FY
THE EARLIEST PEA KNOWN. ff

Has been grown for. the last three years, and
found to be tae earliest pea in cultivation, be_t-
ing the records of all other ‘‘First Earlies” by
several days, and having several important
poluts in its favor besides extreme earliness. It
is of vigorous habit of growth; vines 30 inches
high, and wonderfully productive, the pods
being numerous and well filled. Its uniformity
in rip-ning, together with the above features,
cannot fail to make it a most profitable pea for
the market gardener. Per Pkt., 10cts; qt., 25c:
bu., $5.50. ,

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POTATOES.
Pie Mini ster.

A new variety, originating in Maine, and introduced last season, It is a strong rapid
grower, comes up quickly after planting, and ripens early. It yields a large crop of
medium sized Potatoes, which are of choicest. quality for table use. Per peck, 60c: bu.,

$2.00: bbl., 5,00.

Stray Bea LIEV.

A very early and productive variety. Round in shape with few and shallow eyes.

The skin is red and smooth; the flesh pure white and floury, and of most delicate flavor.
Worthy of high recomendaiion om account of its earliness and superb quality. - Per peck, °
—-50ec; bu , $1.75: bbi., $4.50.

Red aid yt -uritan.
A first class early potato. Flesh and skin pure white; very smooth. It is oblong in

Shape with very shallow eyes. In quality it is most excellent, cooks dry and floury, and
of delicate flavor. A very heavy cropper. Per peck., 50c: bu., $1.75; bbl., $4.00,

Rural New Yorker, No. 2.

The best and most productive of the later sorts. Very large, smooth, and with few
and shallow eyes. Of superior quality. Sure to give satisfaction. Per peck . 50c: bu:
$1.75; bbl., $4.00.

The Dandy—New.

SQUASH.

New Giant

Summer (rookneck.

A new strain of extra large size, even
earlier than the common variety, and of
very fine quality. Their handsome ap-
pearance commands and extra price on
the market. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1b., $1.

Tilton's Extra Large Golden Bush.

The Best and Largest Variety of Summer Bush Squash,

often attaining a diameter of 18 inches. Of excellent quality and the best for market

ae en Our seed stock is a careful selection of our own raising. Per pkt. 5c: oz., 10c;

TOMATO. &
ATLANTIG PRIZE,

THE VERY EARLIEST OF ALL TOMATOES.

The vines grow strong, stiff and very rapidly, settIng the crown fruit when quite
young; the buds appearing before the plant is four inches high. The fruitis born in
immense clusters, each vine producing from sixty to eighty perfect fruits, very
_ large and of the finest quality, being unusually free from core and seeds. Another
feature about this wonderful Tomato, and one which must prove of great advantage to
tomato growers aud market gardeners, besides extreme earliness,is that when first fruiting
it ripens very evenly and abundantly. A very valuable early market variety. Per pkt.,
10c; 0z., 30c; 1b,. $3.00.

MATCH LESS_©

This new Tomato possesses qualitics
that make it one of the

MOST VALUABLE VARIETIES

ever added to the list of Tomatoes. The
vines are of strong. vigorous growth, and
foliage of arich dark green color. The
fruit is of the largest size, free from core,
and of a very rich cardinal red color, and
is not liable to crack from wet weather.
The skin is very tough and Solid, so that
ripe fruit picked from the vine will re-
main in marketable condition for two
weeks. The size of fruit is maintained
throughout the season, which, together
with its solidity, fine quality and long
keeping character, makes it a great favor-
ite for market use. Pkt. 10e; oz. 30¢; 1b. $5

Dwarf Champion.

DWARF CHAMPION.

A New Variety, Entirely Different irom All Other Sorts in Style and Growth
Being Very Dwart and Gompact,

Standing up straight, with thick short jointed stems, and on this account it is very
desirable, as it can be planted exceedingly close and still leave room to gather the fruit.

AN EXTRA EARLY SORT,

Maturing fruit ready to market as early as July Ist, therefore valuable to market gar-
deners, as the first Tomatoes iu market always command the highest price. The fruit
is of a purplish pink color, round and smooth, ripening close around the stem, and great-
ly resembling the ‘‘Acme;” flesh very solid and of tlne quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1b. $2.50

x TURNIP. *

Prize > Winner: Ruta:- Baga!

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: A VERY POPULAR PURPLE-TOPPED VARIETY,

_ Growing to a large size with single tap root, and small fine top. A certain cropper and
- am excellent keeper. Per pkt., 5c: 0z.. 10c; 1b., 50c.

Vil

> Early) Snowball Turnip, « |

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The Best Varieties for Early Su

MEDIUM SIZED, ROUND, PURE WHITE and CRISP. |

Veatures in Six VWleeks from “Lime of Sewing.

‘

is TENDER, SWEET AND OF GOOD FLAVOR,

MAKING IT AN EXCELLENT SORT FOR TABLE USE.

Per Pkt 5c. . Oz, 15: 7 5c.

% TILTON’S ¥
Fing Mixed Lawn Grass See!

A PUREB: | Me
GILRAN,
ce HRAVY
He MIXTURE,

COMPOSED OF SEEDS OF SUCH GRASSES AS FLOURISH
DURING DIFFERENT MONTHS OF THE--YEAR AND
PRESENT A LUXURIANT, VELVETY LAWN FROM
EARLY SPRING TILL LATE IN AUTUMN.

Price per lb., 25c. Per bushel of 18 lbs., $3.00.

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VEGETABLE ¢ SEEDS.

Prices.—Our prices are quoted by che packet, ounce and pound, quart and bushel.
Half ounces and upwards to four ouuces sold at ounce rates,
Less than half ounces sold at packet rates.
our ounces and upwards sold at pound rates.
‘One pint and upwards to four quarts, sold at quart rates.
Less than one pint sold at packet rates.
Y Pour quarts and upwards, sold at bushel rates.

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ASPARAGUS. German, Spary %

Asparagus iscneof the earliest spring vegetables, and
would be in universal use were it not for the prevalent idea
hat it is difficult 10 grow it. We think this isa mistake,
and that there is no vegetable on our Jist that can be pro-
duced so cheaply and easily vs this. It delights in a moist,
f sandy soil, but can be grown in any garden.

: PRP... OZ s08.
Conover’s Colossa).—A mammoth sort,
frequently sending up fifteen or thirty
sprouts from a Single plant, and spreading
Jess than most sorts. Color deep green:
PVIDA bE OOO site A Ag Losi ai toro eian ot em dente ae « 05.10 $0 50

Palmetto.—Mammoth size, even and
regular in growth and appearance. Of
southern -origin; color, very desirable
be hibro teen oe io bwin ew cyete wes itt td eo ee + 10a T O8

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balm etto.

Barr’s Mammoth.—A fine new variety of recent introduction. Stalks
very jarge, frequently an inch in diameter, with few scales, very
productive. and of delicious flavor. <A desirable inarket sort, as on
account of its great size it requires much less labor in cutting and

; bunching, thus lessening the expense of marketing................ 102°. 254-2 50
: ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
Colossal.—Two years old.................. re Per hundred, $0 75; per thousand, $6 50
Palmetto.—Two years old.................... 1 BO: vs 12 00

BEANS. DwarFr, BUSH OR SNAP. German, Bolhne.

Under this uame are Ciassed all the low growing sorts, called in different catalogues
' Bush, Bunch, S:ap, String or Dwarf Beans. They are so extremely sensitive to frost and
cold that 1t 1s useless to plant them before the middle of Spring, when che ground has
become warm and light.
GREEN PODDED VARIETIES.
Pet.” QT. BU;
Emperor William. (See Supplement, Page 1.)....... Sa Lam yas oe eR, wee OID

Early Mohawk.—The hardiest of any and the best to plant on poor
land. and it can frequently be planted so as to afford beans earlier
than the more tender sorts. Vines large, stout, with large,
coarse leaves, which will stand slight fros* blossoms large, purple;
pods long, straight, coarse, with long. tapering point; beans long,
kidney shaped, variegaved, with drab, purple and brown........... 10 .25 4 00

P Rarty' Red Valentine.— One of the finest of the green podded varieties ;
for snaps, and by-some prefe.red to the wax sorts. Vines erect, with _
coarse’ dark green leaves. and large white blossoms; pods medium ,

length. curved, round, being thicker,than broad, with crease in back.

gict Very fleshy, crisp aud tender, beans. medium sized, long, irregular,- 7

pink, ymimied Ea 5 Sh Ee cae ao enn ge See Brion icatin one oh 2

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2 A. Tilton's Descriptive Seed Catalogue.

BEANS.—Continued.

Early Long Yellow Kidney, Six
Weeks.—Very early, vines vigorous,
brauching, productive. Pods slender,
straight and of good quality for snaps.
Beans kidney shaped, of a yellowish
drab hue, witha dark rim about the
eye. Pkt, 10c; qt.. 25c; bu.. $4 00.

Canadian Wonder.—Of such great
value as to fully justify the name
“Wonder.” In growth the plant is ¥
dwarf and compact, the pods grow
from ten to fifteen inches in length;
very tender and delicate flavor, and for =
string beans it has become a great
favorite, while for fresh shelled beans,
cooked like Limas, hardly any variety
can approach it in rich flavor and
handsome appearance. Our illustra-
tion, reduced in size, gives but a slight
idea of the length and great beauty of
the pods; they are perfect in form.
wondrously long, and delicate when
cooked. Pkt., 10c: qt., 30c; bu., $5 00.

Refugee, or Thousand te One.—Vines large. spreading, with small], P27.

smooth leaves, and large lilac flowers, very late and esteemed for
late planting and for use as pickles: pods long, cylindrical. green,
becoming white streaked with purple, of good quality as snaps;
beans long, light drab, dotted and splashed with purple...........

Dwarf Horticultural.—A most popular market variety; very product-
ive, and furnish green shelled beans asearly as any and about equal
to the Lima in quality. Pods medium in length, round. curved.
with splashes of bright red un a yellowish ground............ ae

FIELD SORTS.

California Tree.—The most prolific variety for field culture yet known,
grows eighteen to twenty inches high, branching out in all direct-
ions, bearing its pods su high that they do not touch the ground,
enabling it to stand a wet spell without injury to the crop. All who
have raised beans know that where the pods lie in contact with the
ground after ripening, a very little moisture ruins the crop, turning
the pods and beans black. They have yielded on small plots of
ground at the rate of 116 bushels to the acre (average yield sixty
bushels per acre). The beans somewhat resemble the common navy,
being more rounded at the ends and very white, cooking in much
less time than the navy,and of finer flavor. They should be planted
in good soil, as soon as danger of frost is past, in rows two feet
apart, fifteen inches apart in the row. In the western states it has
been recommended to plant them two and a half feet apart, twenty
inches apart in the row, one bean ina hill. If you plant more, thin
out to one when about two inches high; do not let them stand
thicker than above stated, as tney will be crowded and seriously re-
duce the crop. Ther will completely cover the ground planted. as

stated above. They are much easier cultivated than small growing.

varieties with five to seven stalks in a hill, and much easier work to
harvest them. Try them, and for a field or main crop bean you
will grow no other. Four quarts is sufficient 1or one acre; half a
pint will make 1147 hils. The time of maturity is about 90 days. .

Large White Marrow, or Meuntain.— Vines large, slender, spreading,
with short runners, smail leaves and small, white blossoms; very
prolific; pods medium, broad, green, changing tu yellow; beans
large, clear white, ovoid, cooking very dry and mealy.............

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QT. BU.

25 $4 00

RA. Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Cataloque. 3

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BEANS.—Continued, PKT. QT. BU.

Early Marrow Pea, or Dwarf White Navy.—A comparatively new
fariety developed in western New York, and not only a surer cropper
and much more prolific, but of better quality than the common
white bean, and the beans are so hard as Lo resist the attacks of the
bean weevil. Vines large, spreading, with occasional runners and
small, thin leaves, and small white flowers; very prolific, ripening
its crop early and all at once; pods short, straight, small, but con-
taining six beans; beans small, oval, white, handsome and of
EES Ta ll hn die ghia bes aioace Kuala VA CV 6-0 oe cece <0

BEANS. DWARF, BUSH OR SNAP.
WAX PODDED VARIETIES.
New Golden Eyed Wax. (See Supp’ement, Page 1)... 0.0.6... 6 0 ccc. -10 ..30 6 50

Rust Proef Wax. (See Supplement, 1 le dt ea Bee OSB |, 30 «§-50

F SCARLET:

*FLAGEOLET

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Wardwell’s Kidney Wax.—Vines of medium size, ereet, hardy and
productive. Pods long, broad. flat, and of a delicate waxy yellow:
brittle and entirely stringless. Beans white, and moreor less of two
shades of reddish purple visible, and of a distinct kidney shape.
Prepared for the table. it has a fine buttery flavor, and is destined to
become the leading snap bean, as well as a Strongly endorsed winter
shelled sort. The yield considerably exceeds that of the common
Golden Wax. Remarkably free from rust....... te Sigs femuda: 720 .30.,.6 50

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a . A, Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue.

BEANS. —Continued. PKT.. QT. BU.

Detroit Wax.—The handsomest and hardiest of the wax beans. Plants
erect, beariug their pods near the center, often throwing them above
the foliage. Very productive; leaves large, dark green: blossoms
small, white; pods straight, flat, but thick to edge: distinctly
brovder than the Golden Wax, and a litule larger. They do not turn
to wax color so early, but when well grown and fit for use they are
of a beauti:u!l goiden wax color and of the finest texture. Quality
when cooked, the very best. Entirely free from rust, and when
picked and placed by the side of Golden Wax and others, they have
remained bright, crisp and clear when all the rest were unsalable.
It is also one of the very best green Shelled beans, and excellent dry.
being very much like the White Marrow when baked. Dry beans
the shape of the White Marrow, white with large patch of chocolate
brown about the eye. Wethink this is to be the most popular of all
the -@arly market beans! 021 Shel ye Ao ee ee eee .10 .30 $6 00

Golden Wax.—This has been for many years the best bean for general
use, in cultivation, vines medium size, erect, moderately spreading
hardy and productive, with small smooth leaves, and small. white
blossoms. Pods long. nearly straight, broad, fiat, zolden yellow,
very fleshy and wax like, with short, fleshy green point. cooking
quickly as snaps, and shelling wel’ when green. and of the highest
quality in both conditions. Beans medium size, oval, white. more :
or less covered with two shades of purplish-red............-..-.---- A023

Black-Eyed Wax.—The earliest-wax bean. Vines medium size, erect,
bearing its pods near the center. Leaves large thin, quite dark green
in color. Pods long, straight. proportionally narrow, and rounder
than those of the GoldenWiax, and of a lighter color. with a medium
length light green point. They cook quickly. both as snap and
‘ shell beans. Dry beans medium size, large, round. white, with black
spots around the eye. Earlier, with handsomer pods than the Golden »
Wax. and ofvery.food. quality. ho) Seay See eas Soe ee 10.30 5 50

Prolific German Wax, Black Seeded.—An 1m prov ed strain of Black
Wax, having longer. whiter and more fleshy poc's. and being much
more productive Market gardeners who raise Black Wax beans -
cannot afford to useany. other strain. 2. eke. . ee oe oe ee .10 .30 6 00

German Wax, Biack Seeded.—This is very popular with market
gardeners for use as snaps. nearly all the pods being fit for use at the
same tim>. Vines medium sized, with light green leaves and reddish-
white or purple flowers: pods snort, curved, round. nearly white,
thick fleshed and wax-like, with long. slightly curved point, remain-.
ing a long time in cond:tion for use as snaps. Beans small. oblonz,

468 Diack ooo. ee he «ee ee .10

Scarlet Flageolet Wax.—Vines large. branching, but erect: productive.
Leaves large. very light color; blossom white. pods very long. flat,
often curved and twisted, of a golden wax color. but rough surface, os
point projecting from back side of pod, and very long, the pod
gradually tapering into the point. We think the most showy of all
the wax beans. Quality sweet. crisp, tender, but coarse. Dry beans:
large, flat; bright red. ees. Pe ea ee eee £10 -; 3520

Violet Flageolet W ax.—Ptant very large, with large. light green leaves.
Pods very jong and large, being longer than “those of the scarlet
Flageolet Wax. also more twisted. When well grown. one of the
most Showy possible of wax beans. The pods are a little later in
coming to use than the Scarlet. but are distinctly larger. This is _
also sold as Perfection Wax, and by other names...........--. oo AO 2 Saas

Crystal White Wax.—New and distinct, but not strictly a wax bean.
Very desirabie'for Snaps or for pickles. Vines large. ‘spreading. very “ETRE Ges
productive, having many iunners, producing pods in pairs throuph-
out their whole length: blossoms small. yellowish-white: pods © =)"
greenish-whifé, ‘short. eurved: round or thieker than wide. with crease’ ate eres A
in the back, very’ Heshy and brittle. Ripe beans small, oval, white. . : evi bo ead

Ivory Pod W ax.Vines large, spreading and productive. Pods medium, —
‘oval, creamy white and wax-like: stringless and vender. Beat s
small. oval and white. Desirable either as a ‘string or asa sees 3
shell bean. sky a week earlier than the Black Wax. St

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BEANS. PoLe OR RUNNING. German, Stangenbohne.

These are even mere sensitive to cold and wet than the dwarf varieties, but are of
superior quality avd peoductiveness. A pint of single packet of each of four or five
varieties wilt be sufficient for a large family. |

; PRT. OT. “BU:
Early Jersey Lima.—An improved strain of Extra Karly Lima, being
very early aud productive Larger in size and thicker than the
large White Lima. Measures more quarts when shelled green for
market than any other variety. Viues vigorous and productive;
Q pods large, flat. containing four or five beans. Dry beans large, flat

and greenish While.............0 2s e eee en ees ete Lacs’ d ak aie amar 10 40 $8 00

Challenger Lima.— Early and very productive, if measured inthe green
state; the pods are smaller than inthe Large White Lima, but the
beans are very plump, and are so close together in the pod as to
Crowd against each other............ 0. ee ee ee eee eee ences aks 2

_ Large White Lima.—Pods of medium length, broad and yellowish when
“s ripe. Seeds broad kidney-shaped, much flattened, greenish-white.
Held in universal high esteem for tke peculiar flavor and general ex-
Celience, whether gre€n Or ripe... 22... cece eee etree teeter eneeee

Large White Lima.

‘it moderately
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BEET, German, Runkle Rube,
: PKT. OZ LB.
Y Extra Early Egyptian Blood Turnip.—8y maoy considered the best
variety for furcing, being very eariy, with small top; leaf, stems and
veins dark red; leaf dark green, dotted with red; roots very dark red,
flat on top but rounded beuveath, with very small tap rvots;: flesh dark
red, zoned with lighter shade; hard. crisp and tender when young,
but. becoming woody withiape-7 oe. 7. a re cao ee oot ae oe .05 .10 $0 50

/ Early Eclipse.—An improved extra early sort. Tops small, dark red,
Shading to green on outsiue of the leaves. [Roots nearly round w.th
a small tap root and a yery small collar. Fiesh dark red, zoned with
a lighter red, very sweet, crisp and vender. especially when young.
One of the most desirable sorts for bunching...................... 09": T0222 50

/ Edmund's Improved Blood Turnip.—The result of a careful selection
fora number of years past from the Dewiug’s Beet. Of handsome
round shape, skin very deep blood red in color, flesh also very dark,
and exceedingly sweet and tender in quality. The berts grow
regularly, of good marketable size, not growing over large and coarse.
They have but a single tap root, aad very small top, which allows
their being grown very near together. They mature early, and
give the very best satisfaction as a bunch beet..................... 09:40 7, Zoe

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Bastian’s Early Blood Tuarnip.—Tops small, stems red, leaves green,
roots eeraie shaped with medium sized tap, bright red. Flesh -
ff purple red, zuned with white; crisp. tender and of good quality.....
E

arly Turnip Bassano.—Not maturing as early as the above, but grow-
ing to a large size, may be used early, and is the best variety to SOW
for greens. Tops large; leaf stems light red; leaves light green, roots
large, round, turnip shaped; flesh pink, zoned with white, very ‘sweet ‘
and tender when young. becoming woody and tasteless with age... i“

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BEET.—Continued.

Extra Early Egyptian Earty Eclipse. Edmund’s Improved
Blood Turnip. Blood Turnip.

sie Long Blood.—The best variety for winter use. The
roots are about half as long as the long Dark Blood but weigh
as much on accountof their thickness. Smooth and handsome;
Mesh dark red. sweet. crisp and tender, never becoming woody,
even in portions above the ground. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c¢; 1b. 50c.

ong Smooth Blood.—The most popular variety for
winter use. ‘Cops large; neck small; leaf stems and veins
red; leaf green; roots large, tapering toward both ends, grow-
ing even with the surface, dar« red, flesh Gark red, zoned
with lighter shade, Wery tender and sweet, remaining so when

Poe spring. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c: lb. 5Ce.

Swiss Chard, Silver or Sea Kale Beet.—-A distinct vege-
table, and much superior to the common beet for greens. If
Sown at the same time it will be fit for use before it. later,
vhe plants form broad, flat. beautiful white and wax-like
stems to the leaves which are verv delicious cooked as beets,
or pickled. Pkt. 5c: 0z. 10c: 1b. 50c.

BEET—MANGEL WURZEL.

The mangel flourishes from the extreme North to the
higher altitudes of the South. It keeps well during winter
and is a most profitable crop for stock feeding; analyses
indicating that 400 pounds of Mangels are equivalent to 100
Ibs. of best hay. Crops of 1,200 to 2,000 bushels per acre
are recorded.

YMammoth Long Red.—A_ large well-formed variety
{often 18 inches long) gruwing out of the ground. Under a
high state of cultivation it has produced 60 tons per acre.

~ Color light red; flesh white and rose colored. Oz. 5c: lb. 25c.

orbitan Giant.—Very large, crowing well out of the
ground. The roots are well formed, straight, smooth, and of

es fine Sie color with comparatively small top and nee
. 9c; lb. 25e.

Ye olden Taukard.—Tops comparatively small with yellow

er d the top and bottom so as to approach a cylindrical

0! aie on B BYERS farm. Oz. 5¢; aD 25¢.

ellow. zoned with white. A great improvement

Mammoth Long Red.

Golden Tankard.
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CABBAGE. German, Kopfkohl.

There is no vegetable which is more universally cultivated than this. It is found im
the poorest and smallest garden, and it responds so readily to better care that is also
entitled to a place in the finest garden, and merits the attention of the most skilful gar-

denir. PET. GZ. hE
Extra Early Express.—(See Supplement page 2.)...............2225. .05 .25 $2 50
Earliest Etampes.—Next to the Extra Early Expressin earliness; the ‘

shape of the heads are slightly conical, very solid and firm, and sel- >

dom fails to head; unsprpassed:in quality......................... .05 .20 2 0@
Early Jersey Wakefield.—A standard early variety of acknowledged

excellence. Heads of medium size, conical, and compact. Its un-

commonly fine heading properties, together with its fitness for win-

tering in cold frames, have secured and retained for it the high

esteem ofswurdeserscenerally-. ce oo 3.0 oP se ee ee eee .05 .30 3 06
Charleston Wakefield.—( See Supplement page 2.).. eee Aba ep 5s Bayh 10 , 50 +3726

Early ics Wakefield. Seats Wirdhingstadt.

Early Winningstadt.—A well known and very popular early variety,
in season very Close to the Wakefield: heads large decidedly conical.
leaves bright, glossy green: heads solid and hard, even in summer.
This is a very sure-heading variety, valuable not only for early use,
butcalso fer winter vabbage: 4 <n ee ee onl ee ee oe eee eee 205-213 1 Se

Succession.—A second early round-headed sort that will doubtless find
favor, as it heads very evenly and comes ina few days after Early
Wakefield. Of good quality and in all respects a desirable sort. .... 05° 25. 2m

Henderson’s Early Summer.—Heads large, flat. compact, admirable
keepers. About ten days later than the Wakefield—and about
double its size, yet, owing to its closeness of the outer Jeaves. it may
be planted in about the same space. We unhesitatingly pronounce

it one of the finest of the large heading early sorts..........--....- .035.30 3 OG

Or
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Early Dwarf Flat Dutch.—An excellent second-early variety, produc- '
ing fine large heads, after the first early varieties have disappeared.
Highly valued, both for its fine quality and its ability to resist heat.

The heads are very solid, broad and round, flattened on top; tender
ANSI. -OFAMICH, J o:osis oo ke Ee PALS Be oe he ee “05. 23 25

Fottler’s Early Brunswick.—This is one of the best second-early sorts
in cultivation. Planis have very short stems and large leaves which
start from the stem hor-zontally, but turn upward beyond the head,
making it remarkably compact. Head large, very flat, compact
ana spids andot-fine Quaktyzt: . <2... . 0 oe tk ee ee ‘AS 6 et SO

Vandergaw.—This Cabbage, fur a mid summer variety, stands at the
head of thelist. It is as sure to head as the ‘‘Succession.” and
comes in about a week after the ‘‘Early Summer.” making much
larger heads than that well knuwn variety, uniform in size and color,
solic. tender and of the finest quality. In fact, a very excellent
variety for general cultivation: S. -.- 3.0). 25 ooh tee ee ee Sap aa .Q5--.25 258

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CABBAGE.—Continued. PKT. O24. ‘LBu

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Brunswick.

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Henderson’s Early Summer. Fottler’s Earl

Early Deep Head.—A desirable second early variety. It is fully as
early as the Brunswick, while the heads are as large, round and
considerably deeper. Leaves wrap entirely around the head and do
not drop in hot weather as much as other varieties. It is also
heavier, bulk for bulk, than any other second early cabbage. A
splendid keeper............. NE AREER > o ee ey Tw. Meng 05 .20 $2 G6

All Seasons.—As now improved this is a valuable market gardener’s
cabbage for a succession. The heads are very hard and solid,

; round, flattened on the top, of the very best quality, and ready to
market very nearly as early as Early Summer, while the heads are

much Jarger in size. Itis a very sure-headiug variety, noted for its

ability to ssand the hot summer sun and dry weather. It is called

‘‘All Seusons” because it is as good for Autumn or Winter as it is |
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| All Seasons. Premium Flat Dutch.

Premium Flat Duteh.— Heads iarge, round. fiat, solid, bluish green,

- often tinted with red or brown—opening up white and crisp; very
tender and of excellent flavor. Largest of the late varieties, remark-
ably hardy, asure header, and for fall and winter, home or market
use, has no superior, as it retains its freshness and flavor until late

‘

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LB: Surehead.—Large, round, flattened heads, of the Flat Dutch type; is
_--_~-_— remarkable for its certainty to head. It is the yery best Cabbage
e for main crops. forming solid firm heads of good size, even in the
ie most unfavorable seasons. Very sweet flavored, scarcely any loose

Jeaves, keeps well, and a general favorite with market gardeners and

large growers of Cabbage. In good, rich soil and a favorable sea-

son, the heads will grow to a large size, frequently attaining 15 to

20 inches in diameter, and weighirg from 30 to 40 pounds each.

have been grown to weigh 50 pounds and upwards. Sure-

head is the best main crop Cabbage in cultivation, and will give en- ;

tire Satisfaction as a shipper and keeper................. Cie at a: rh! Susi ee Gee

10 A... Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue.

CABBAGE.—Continued.

Filderkraut.—Similar to, but larger, much more pointed, and heading
up with fewer outside leaves than the Winningstadt, and highly
esteemed for making kraut. Good either for first or second ‘crop,
and succeeds particularly well on rich prairie sods

“Sure Head. Mammoth Rock Red.

Large Late Flat Duteh.—A low-growing variety; heads large, bluish-
green, round. solid, broad and flat on top, of fine quality..........
Large Late Drumhead.—The Drumhead Cabbage is a large fall or
winter variety, with a broad, flat or round head, short stump, ten-
der and good flavored, and an excellent keeper: grown extensively
for shipping purposes........... Bane SASSER aE SAR ek: eh ois (cea Ripa std

Louisville Drumhead.—A very fine. short-stemmed strain of Large
Late Drumhead Cabbage, highly esteemed by the market gardeners
of the Southwest, where it is said to stand hot weather pbetter than
most other sorts. The heads are of good size, round, flattened on

Stone Mason Drumhead.—Heads large, flat. solid and deliciously
sweet, rich and tender. Exceedingly hardy. A sure header, and a
profitableivariety for market Purposes... Se wee ee eee ee

Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead.—The largest Cabbage known,
weighing in some instances over fifty pounds. Under good cultiva-
tion, acres have been grown where the heads would average thirty
pounds each... 7... Br,

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Green Curled Savoy. Drumhead Savoy.

Drumhead Savoy.—Grows to a large size. Head nearly round, a
little: flattened on top, color dark green: ne: 6 oe slice eee a ete gees
Green Curled Savoy.—Heads loose, but very tender and finely fla-
vored; a hardy second early, much improved by frost..............
Mammoth Rock Red —This is by far the best, largest and surest
heading red Cabbage ever introduced. The plantis large, with
numerous spreading leaves. The head is large, round, very solid,
and of deep red color. Ninety-cight per cent. of the plants will
form extra fine heads. The best of the red Cabbages.............
Red Dutch.—Head hard, solid and of intense blood-red color; of fine
quality and particularly valuable for pickling.............. Bee eG SE

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CAULIFLOWER. verman, B/umen-Koh!.

The Cauliflower, although one of the most delicious of vegetables. is little known out-
side of our large citivs It needs, to bring it to perfection, a cool, moise Atmosphere, and

if this condition occurs when the plant is about to head. fine Jarge

heads will result,

while if the air is hot and dry, failure will result in spite of the best of seed and cultiva-

tion.

oz, $2 50: lb. $40 OO.

oz. 75¢:; lb. $10 00.

Early Snowball.

CARROT, German, Moehren.

The Carrot is one of the most healthful and nutritious of our
garden roots, and deserves to be more extensively used botb for
cuiinary and stock feeding purposes. We urge our readers to
give some of the early table sorts a trial. As an agricultural
root, it is not surpassed for feeding horses and milch cows, and
every farmer should plant a few for this purpose.

Early Searlet Horn. —Best for early planting ovt of doors.
Tops small, coarsely divided; roots top shaped, but tapering
abruptly to asmall tap; surface dented, orange-red; flesh thick,
with indistinct yellow core. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c: 1b. $1.00.

Early Scarlet Horn, Pointed.—Sometimes called ‘‘Half-
Long,” being a Long Orange in miniature, quite desirable, growth
rapid. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c: Ib. $1.00

Chantenay.—We have in this new French sort what is so ve y
desirable, namely: a variety which is uniformly half long, stump
rooted. smooth surface and deep. rish coior. It is medium
early, with small tors. and we think will give great satisfaction
to both the market and private gardener. Pkt. 5c; 02. 10¢: lb. 75e.

Half Long Scarlet Nantes, Stump Rooted.— Tops
medium, cylindrical, smooth, bright orange; flesh orange, be-
coming yellow in center, but no distinct core; of the finest
qual'ty. This and the preceding are the varieties so extensively
used in France for culinary purposes, and only need be known
to supersede the coarser sorts for garden culture. Pkt. 5c.
Q0z..10c. Lb. 75c.

Early Snowball.—Uighly esteemed by
market gardeners for its earliness and reliability
asa sure header. Its hardiness. sure heading
and compact growth make it one of the best
for forcing or wintering

over. Pkt. -25c;

Selected Early Dwarf Erfurt.—An extra
early Variety, much prized in Germany for
early market use. Itis of dwarf habit, com-
pact growth, short outside leaves, and can be
PY olanted twenty inches apart each way. Pkt.
25c; 0% $2 50; 1b. $30 00.

Le Normand’s Short Stem.— Considered by
the french one of the very best sorts. Plant
hardy, semi-dwarf, sure heasing, and produc-
ing many leaves, which protect the close, solid
curd, keeping it well blanched. Pkt. 10c:

Early Scarlet Horn.

Chantenay.

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Danver’s Half Long. Long Orange.
_ Danvers, Half-Long.—One of the most productive and
best for field culture. Tops medium; roots dark colored. large,
but of medium length, tapering abruptly at the point, very
uniform and handsome; flesh deep orange with yellow center,
Sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Lb. dc. )

Long Orange.—A well known standard sort. Roots long,
thickest near thé crown, tapering regulariy to a point; color,
deep orange. It requires a deep soil. and the plants should
stand eight inches apart. in eighteen inch drills, for the roots
to attain their full size. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Lb. Tie.

Improved Large White Belgian.—Grows 1-5 out of the
ground. Root pure white, green above the ground, with small
top. Flesh rather course, but the roots on light, rich ground

grow to a large size, and are extensively grown for stock feed-
ing. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c.. Lb. 60.

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CELERY. German. Sellerie.

e
This is becoming more ard more popular. and whole farms are given up to its.
production. It delights in a rich, friable, well drained muck soil, but can be grown of
excellent quality in any good garden, although an abundance of water whie growing,
and cool, moist weather when blanching, are essential for good celery.

S PROS POe. a
Giant Pascal.—A new variety, developed from the Golden Self-Blanch-
ing, and retaining the beautiful color. thick, solid, crisp stalks, and
rich nutty flavor of that popular variety. It isa fine keeper and a
good shipper, retainiug its color and fresh appearance along time.. .05 .40 $4 00
Golden Self-Blanching.—A popular market variety and one of the
most valuable sorts ever introduced. Its rich golden yellow color,
its close habit, and compact growth, and greater than all, its readi-
ness with which it is blanched and rendered marketable, make it in-
valuable to the market gardener. The entire stalk is solid, crisp.
and of a rich nutty flavor. An excellent keeper.................- .05 .40 4 0%

2 A Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue.

CELERY.—Continued.

$ White Plume.—Introduced with the claim that it was self-blanching
. and needed no earthing up: but no good celery can be grown with-
; out earthing up, or some substitute for it. The inner leaves are
white and the blanched celery is quite handsome and attractive, aud
it comes to maturity earlier than most sorts.................6..-4.

olden Heart.—\ distiret variety, of sturdy, dwarf habit. [t is
i solid, an exceilent keeper, and of fine. nutuy flavor. When blanch-
ed, the heart. which is large and full. is of a light yellow, making
this an exceedingly showy and desirable variety fo. both market
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€rawtord’s Half Dwarf.—The favorite variety with New York City
14 market gardeners. When bianched it is of rather a yellowish-white,
and is entirely solid, possessing the nutty flavor peculiar to the
dwarf kinds while it has much more vigor of growth, surpassing
most of the large growing sorts in weight of bunch...............

_ ‘Boston Market.—A medium sized, hardy, crisp and delightfully
q fiavored white variety. Stalks are more numerous, shorter, and
much firmer in texture than those of other varieties................

_ ‘Golden Dwarf —A showy sort of excellent qualities, Solid, of fine flavor,
a and «a good keeper and as its name Indicates. possessing, when

: blanched. a vellowish or goiden-tint, stamping it as distinct type and
e aS a very desirable’addition to the list of rare sorts..... oy alge elt said 2
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- — Soup, or Flavoring Celery.—Usel for flivoring pickles, sauces etc.

PKT.

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Giant Pascal. Golden Heart.

CELERIAC. German. Knoll-Selleric.

Large Smooth Prague.—An Im-
proved form of turnip rooted celery,
producing larger and smoother roots
which are almost round, and with very
* few side roots. Plants vigorous, with
large deep green foliage. Pkt. 5e;
oz. 25¢; lb. $2.50.

Turnip Rooted.—The root of this G@&
variety is turnip shaped, tender and @
marrow like, having a sweeter taste an] 2
stronger odor than other varieties. It is =
used principally for seasoning meats and : ;
Turnip Rooted. soups. Pkt, 5c: oz, 25e¢: 1b. $2.50. Large Smooth Prague.*

CORN.—SWEET OR SUGAR. German. Wats.
PKT. QT. BU.

Cory.—A new sort resembling the Marblehead, but of stronger growth,

with larger, lighter colored ears, and by far the largest of the early

sorts. The plant does not sucker so much as the Marblehead, and

jt will mature a full crop earlier than that variety. AjJl the red cob-

bed corns should be cooked quickly by dropping the ears into boil-

ing water to wh.ch a little salt has been added, for if simmered over

a slow fire, or allowed to suand in the water after cooking, the red

cob will discolor the kernels.................-.- eiacctttee oS: tyeh beh oct Sk. et tee eee

Marblehead Extra Early.—Stalk very short. with many suckers from
the root; ears medium size, eight rowed, with few husks; cob red,
small; kernel broad, shallow, white or tinged with red. Formerly
considered the earliest sort, Uut clearly later than the Cory......... -05 .20 4 008

Early Minnesota.—Plent semi-dwarf, bearing one to two well de- f
veloped, neatly coveredtars, uSually 8-rowed. Cob long. pointed |
and white. Kernels broad, tender and sweet. An excellent market
variety coming on a trifle later than the preceding..............--- .05 .20 + 00

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Shaker’s Early, or Premier Early.— An extra early variety with :
large, well filled ears; the kernels are of pearly whiteness and most
delicious swe.<t flavor. It is ready to market fully as early as the
Early Minnesota, while the ears are very much larger............. 05 .20 $4 00"

Perry’s Hybrid.—Another eastern and very popular variety. Stalks
of medium height, very stout, bearing two large twelve or fourteeen
rowed ears, which often have a red or pink cob: grain medium size,
cooking very white and tender. Matures about with the Minnesota .05 .20 4 00.

Crosby’s Early.--A most excellent variety, and remarkably early.
Ears of good size, twelve rowed, uf medium length, grain very thick.
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Moore’s Early Concord.—Produces its very large, handsome, fourteen
rowed ears very low on the stalk, and comes into use after Crosby’s
Early. The quality is faultless, and it is valuable as an intermedi-
BiG vVanlely..ss...7.... EPR Ae thet ae ee Rear ee .05 .20 3 00

Black Mexican.—Although the ripe grain is black, or biuish-black,
the corn, when in condition for the table, cooks remarkably white
and is surpassed by none in tenderness. This, by many, is con-
sidered the most desirable for family use of the second early surts.. .05 .20 4 00

Tilton’s Twelve Rowed.—Introduced by ourselves some years ago in
the vicinity of Cleveland. We can recommend this variety for its
productiveness; often yielding from 2 to 4 marketable ears on a
stalk. Ears of good size; 12 rowed, medium length; grain very
sweet and rich. One of the best varieties for a@ main crop. Our
stock is raised exclusively for our own-trade..................044. 05 .20.4 00

Egyptian Sweet.—A variety noted for its productiveness, the stalks
having from two to four ears each, the large size of its ears, its
Sweetness and tenderness. It is peculiarly adapted for canning pur-
. poses, aad the superiority of the canned green corn of this variety 1s
a noticeable........ fae: Seay eee RS Me cate lanes SUIS we Sime Tm ay uate, ae .05 .20 4 00

fammoth.—This variety produces the largest ears of any sort with
which we are acquainted, a single ear sometimes weighiag two or
three pounds. The quality is excellent—sweet, tender and delicious,
and its only fault is the immense size of the ear............... tees VO * 2-3 OR

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Stowell’s Evergreen.—This variety is intermediate in itsseason,
and if planted at the same time with earlier kinds, will keep ive
the table supplied until October, Jt is hardy and pro- z

ductive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long time Pride of the North.
in condition suitable for boiling...... Sidi 8S sad oR tete eyo lee fais ek ee eee Oe aiiee: Nee

FIELD SORTS.

Rideout, or Mercer.—Early, Prolific, Large Ears and Small Cob.—A
yellow flint variety that has been grown for the past five years with
great success and complete satisfaction. [t is decidedly the largest
eared and handsomest flint corn grown. Very prolific, having yielded
one hundred and sixty-four bushels of good sound ears and seven
bushels of nubbins to one acre, and weighs sixty-four pounds to the
shelled bushel. Ears average from nine to eleven iuches in length,
twelve to fourteen rowed, well filled out to the tips, and of a rich
golden yellow color. Matures in seventy-five days from time of
planting.. Many stalks have two.and sometimes three good ears
each... Very. few SUGKETS 2.2.0" ak 2h le 5 Se pO et eg ea Se ee ae

“Minnesota White.—This is an eight to ten-rowed white flint corn,
with shurt well-shaped ears, and small cob. The stalks bear from
three to five ears: the ears are Small in size, kernels are hard and
compactly placed on the cob. Like other flint varieties, it matures a:
CATS. Ar ebNe CaN et nie Lees hee we lees ote pee PE RSet alt Eero. ea OO

JLongfellow.—This is an eight-rowed yellow flint variety, the result of - ihe
carefui selection. The ears are from ten to fifteen inches long. one Tee TE
and one-half to one and three-fourth incnes in diaméter; are well
filled out to extreme end of cob. The cob is small, kernels large
Send TIVO; Jia ok Pai a i-nie ae ee eles aa adeeb ne eaten ene eee af ticles eee

05 .20 200

A <2 dn Nae Descriptive Haka Catalogue. Le

CORN. — Continued. PETS OT.’ BU;

“the cob; has vrelaed: one padred blithe Is shelled corn per Acre,
ripening when nearly every other variety failed to mature on ac-
count of the bad season, giving leverage per cent. of good seed
torn, Planted as late as July Ist, it has fully matured by October

‘ vee mente navewrom 14: to 16 TOWS:.. 22. bee oe ee Sek Vee cen .O5 .15 $2 00
a ENSILAGE CORN. Bu.
Red Cob.—A most desirable variety for its purpose, being very tall,
ab “A Short-jointed, and remarkably sweet, tender and juicy. Leaves are
“ft me) produced in abundance................... Lae ieee, Wt Pe a ee, 1 25

- RED COB ENSILAGE.—In large quantities, special prices will be
< _ application.
4 ; POP CORN. Per

on Per Ear. Doz. Ears,
ice.—A very handsome variety. Fars short; kernels long, pointed

and resemble rice: color white: very prolific; used entirely for ~
parching, for which purpose it has no superior........... PIC a a 08 25
ueen’s Golden.—(See supplement page 3.) ....0. ccc ccc nuccueceecems 05 50

_ CORN SALAD or FETTICUS. Cerman, Ackersalat, Lammarsalat.

yiven upon

This small] salad is used during the winter and spring
months as a substitute for lettuce, and is also cooked
and used like spinach. In warm weather the plants will
mature in from four to six weeks.

PED OZ... LS;
Large Seeded.—Large Leaved, the best
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CUCUMBER. German, Gurken.

+ This is one of those vegetables which can be grown to perfection by anyone who
can control a few square yards of soil which is fully exposed to the sun, and the fruit
is so much better when gathered fresh from the vines than it is when obtained in the
a 7

market.
;

Corn Salad.

“Improved White Spine.—One of the finest strains of white spine in pyr,
cultivation; more largely grown than any other variety for both
‘J market use and pickling: comes early and very productive; the
fruit is of good size. straight and well formed: full at both ends;
skin deep green, holding color until maturity. We especially re-
commend this variety to marketgardeners and pickling establish-
ments, from the fact that the first set on the vines is unusually

even in form and size, and continue so through the season.......... .05 .10°$

OZ. LB.

Jersey Pickling. - Extra Long White Spine.
PExtra Long White Spine.—This variety, while growing too long for

commercial pickles, makes splendid, ‘dark green family pickles, and
ay for table use is of very tine quality. They grow ten to twelve inches
long and very straignt; make fine, hard, ‘pritule pickles when five to

r i: six inches BRC aR Cay A ts dy cake cles en kenta ps 2 tS 10. oe

18 H. Tilton's Descriptive Seed Catalogue.

CUMCUMBER.—Continued. PKT.
Jersey Pickling.—Very popular in New Jersey. Intermediate between |
the Long and Sho:t Green, forming a long, slender, cylindrical ~
pickle, which is very crisp and tender............... 2, ake CATR: belie eee - 0S. ttm
Early Russian.—Earliest and hardiest. Vines vigorous and produc-
tive. Fruit three to four inches long, small, oval, pointed at each ai
end, covered with fine, smal: spines.................-- ROP e eee. 05.208

Boston Pickling, or Green Prolifie.—A distinct variety, very popular

for pickles. Fruit short, nearly cylindrical, but pointed at each — 1
end bright green and a great producer...... US SOs s 3 bt ean ae 4A 05. ea

Improved Long Green.—Produced by selection from the Long Green.
Vines vigorous and productive. forming fruit fit for the table nearly
as early as the shorter sorts: fruit about twelve inches long, firm
and crisp, with very few seeds. The young fruit makes one of the
best of pickles, and when ripe is the best of any for sweet pickles.. .09

Improved Long Green.

Gherkin or Burr. (For Pickling.)—A very small,
oval shaped, prickly variety, quite distinct from all others. :
It is grown exclusively for pickling; is the smallest of all Zw
the varieties and should alway be picked when young GW
aud tender. The seed isslow to germinate. Pkt. 5 cts. ~ ,
Oz. 15 cts. Lb. $1.50

CRESS. German, Kresse. Gherkin or Burr. W a

Early Curled Cress. True Water Cress.
Early Curled or Pepper Grass.—This small salad was formerly :nuch

used with lettuce, to which its warm. pungent taste makes a most Be

agreeable addition............... Rit Awe 1 Ponti Bae 3a" wales aes c 2 O5 "aa

True Water.—This is quite distinct from the last, and only thrives
when its roots and stems are submerged in water. It is one of the
most delicious of small salads and should be planted wherever a
suitable place can be found............

ENDIVE. German, Endivien.

Endive in its natural state is very bitter, but when pI OF
blanched its leaves make a fine salad, and maturing as it
after lettuce is past, it is very useful. Se

Bree ig pm White Curled.—By far the most beautiful variety.
Byes: ioe ee WNOderately dense with divided leaves, which are coar
pa. REE PED LOS less tender than those of the Green Curled; but the mi
yellow and the leaves frequently almost white, so that
plant is very attractive and always brings the highest pri¢
the market. Pkt. 5cts. Oz. 20 cts. Lb. $1.75. a,

A
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ENDIVE.—Continued.

Green Curled.—Is the hardiest
variety, with beautifully curled,
dark green leaves, which blanch
white, and are very crisp and tender.
Pkt. 5@; Oz. 20c; Lb. $1.75,

Broad Leaved Batavian.— Has
broad, thick. plain, or slightly
wrinkled leaves forming a large
head which is preferred for stews
and soups, but if the outer leaves are
gathered and tied at the top, the
whole plant will blanch nicely, and
make an excellent salad for the table.
Pkt. 5c; oz, 20c; lb. $1.'75. ;

Green Curled. Broad Leaved Batavian.

EGG PLANT. German, Hierpflanze.

The Egg Plant, when well grown, and properly
cooked, is a delicious vegetable, and it should find
a place in every garden.

New York Improved Purple.—The Jeading
market variety; large, round, dark purple, free of
thorns excellent and the most productive variety.
Pkt. 5cts. Oz. 60 cts. Lb. $6.00

GARLIC. German, Knoblauch.

A bulbous rooted plant, with a strong, penetrating
odor, but much esteemed by some for flavoring
soups. Stews, etc. We frequently receive orders for
garlic seed, but we can supply the bulbs only.
dib. 15¢; lb. 35c.

HORSE RADISH.

The best Horse Radish is produced from small
pieces of root; these are to be set small end down so
that the top will be two inches below the surface.
The soil should be very rich and well cultivated. It
is also grown, but of inferior quality, from the
crowns of the old plants. It is hardy and may be
left in the ground until spring before digging. We
trequently receive orders for the seed of this vege-
table, but we can supply the roots only. Small
roots per, doz. 15c; per hundred $1.00.

KALE. German, Blaetter Kohl.

Borecole, Kale, or German Greens, are general
terms applied to those classes of cabbage which do
not form heads, but are used in their open growth.

. Some of the varieties are the most tender and delicate
of any of the cabbage tiibe. They are hardy, and
improved rather than injured by the frost.

Dwarf Curled German.—An intermediate form .
which seems to possess all the merits of both the
talland dwarf sorts. Forming a medium sized
head of nicely curled leaves, which are kept well
off the ground, but at the same time so compact as .
not to suffer from frost. This is the leading
variety among Cleveland gardeners. Pkt. 5c;
Oz. 10c; lb. $1.00

eae

Dwarf Curled German

20 ' Hi. Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalodue. .

KALE.—Continued. PKT, OZ. LB.

Extra Curled German Dwarf Green.

Extra Curied German Dwarf Green.—Plant dwarf, compact. Leaves
numerous, long, of deep bright green color, and a mass of frilling
so that often they are as thick as wide, and are of the best quality. .05 .10 $1 00

German Dwarf Green.—A smooth leaved
sort, very popular in the South, where, if
sown in the fall, it needs no protection,
growing vigorously all winter: but is not
equal to the other sorts for use in the
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Tall Green Curled Scotch.—This is very

hardy, and improved by a moderate frost.

About two feet high, with an abundance

of dark green, curled and wrinkled leaves.
= It stands the winters in the Middle States
SS without any protection: ......0......<..- .05 .10 100

KOHL RABI. German, Kohl-Radbi.

The Kohl Rabi isa vegetable intermediate between the cabbage .
el ee and turnip, and combines the flavor of both. The edible part is
ix 6A aturnip shaped bulb formed by the swelling of the stem. When
fv used for the table, this should be cut when quite small, as it is

then very tender and delicate. but if allowed to reach its fuli size
it becomes tough and stringy.

Early White Vienna.—Very early. small, handsome, white
bulb. Best early variety for table. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 20c. Lb. $2.00.

Early Purple Vienna.— Nearly identical with the last except
in color, which is a bright purple, with the leaf stems tinted with
purple. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 20c. Lb. $2.00. - Ze

Large Green.—Hardy, quite late, and g
used for feeding stock. Bulbs large, %*
weighing eight to ten pounds, whitish-
green in color; leaves large and numerous.
Early White Vienna. Pkt. 5c. O2z.20c. Lb. $2.00.

LEEK. German, Lauch.

This is a branch of the onion family, is very hardy, and
by some is preferred to the onion.

Large Flag.—lIs the variety more cultivated in this coun-
try taan any other. It is hardy and of good quality. Pkt.
BC. > Oz, 20c;, Ape SL 7p:

Musselburgh.—Grows to very large size, with broad
leaves, spreading like a fan; hardy and of excellent qnality.
Pkt. dc. Oz. 20¢. . Libs 31-45.

Large Flag.

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LETTUCE. German, Lattich-salat.

There is no vegetable which is more universally used than this, and vet few people know
how inviting and appetizing it is when brought to the table fresh and unwilted.

Golden Beanty.—(See Supplement, Page 4.) Per. pkt. 25e; oz. 75c. (Stock Limited.)

Tilton’s White Star.—A white seeded lettuce
destined to become a universal favorite for forcing
or planting out doors, on account of its enormously
large, loose heads, bright color, crispness and long
keeping qualities. It is distinct from Black Seeded
Simpson and we think an improvemest on that sort.
It is an enormous yielder, and remains a long time
in condition for use, both before and after cutting.
If you want your forcing bed to produce the
largest possible amount of high flavored lettuce,
plant it to Tilton’s White Star. Pkt. 10c; oz, 30¢;
lb, $3 00.

Tilton’ s 5 White Star.

Grand Rapids.—Cornsidered by many the best
loose headed lettuce for forcing under glass. §
Leaves medium sized, of light, yellowish-green
color, much crimped and frilled. thin, but of very
upright growth; forms a fair sized but loose head;
crisp, tenderand of good quality. Owing to its
upright habit it may be planted very closely. It
is of extremely rapid growth: very little liable to §
rot; will stand, without spoiling, a week to ten days
after it is fit to cut, and retains its freshness a long
time after cutting. These qualities have enabled
the market gardeners about Grand Rapids, Mich., 7
to ship this lettuce to Cincinnati and New York,
and dispose of ic at profitable figures over all com-
petitors. Our stock is true, being grown from
seed obtained directly from the originator. Pkt.5c; f
oz. 20c; 1b. $2 00

Grand eee

Black Seeded Simpson.—For those who
like a large thin, exceedingly tender leaf,
and for those markets which demand a large,
loose head, this is the best variety either for
forcing or early sowing out of doors. Plant
large, forming a large, loose head; very light
yellowish- green in color, so that a little
wilting is not noticed. [Leaves very large.
thin, slightly ruffled and blistered,; the inner
’ ones‘ nicely blanched, and even the large
" outside TeayES are tender and of good quality.

Black Seeded Simpson.

PKT. OZ. LB,
Golden Ball.—A most desirable novelty from Russia, distinct from all
Other sorts; color a deiicate golden-yellow. Retains the same beau-
tiful color throughout the season, which enhances its value asa
seller, for market gardeners. Itis very crisp, tender and excellent
in flavor; iu fact, itis the acmeof perfection in the list of lettuce,
and a variety that we can especially recommend for fcrcing or early
Spring crop. It is long standing, remaining fit for eating later than
any other sort with which we areacquainted..............--.2005- .05 .30 $3 00

Se A. Tilton'’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue.

LETTUCE.—Continued. PKT. OZ. LB.

Frankfort Head.—The best light colored, smooth. thick leaved head
lettuce. Plant light, bright green, with many broad, smooth
leaves, nearly all of which are gathered into a dense, round head,
which is slow to run to seed. Leaves very thick, tender, the inner :
ones blanched to alight yellow, and of a rich flavor............... .05 .36 $3 00

Frankfort Head.—(Black Seeded)—Similar to above in growth, but
with darker green leaves

Frankfort Head. Hanson.

Prize Head.—Forms a mammoth plant in which even the outer leaves

are crisp and tender, and remain so throughout the season. It is

slow to run up to seed; of superb flavor and very hardy........... 1057-4158" 1398
Hanson.—Heads green outside and white inside: grow to remarkable

size, very solid; and are deliciously sweet and tender, even to the

outer leaves. It stands the hot sun better than most other varieties .05 .15 1 50
Salamander.—A grand lettuce for summer use, forming good sized

compact heads. Color, light green outside and white inside. Its

great merit, however, is that it will withstand drought and heat

better, ard remain longer in head than any other variety........... 05 .15 1 50

MELON, MUSK. German, Zucker-Melone. ; |

The Musk Melon is too universally popular to need any special description.

Emerald Gem.

Hackensack or Turk’s Cap.
Shumway’s Giant.—(Sce supplement, page 4.)...... ott ce Taga OS aa A 058 15-458

Emerald Gem.—Entirely distinct, extra early: and very prolific. The
skin while ribbed 1s perfectly smooth and of a very deep emerald
green color, flesh salmon color, and very thick, ripens thoroughly to
the rind, and 1s very juicy and rich; flavor sweet and delicious; the
vines are hardy and thrifty in growth. very prolific, bearing the
melons near the root and mature very early............... Pee We Oa ee ee

F. Tilton’s Shas Sis Satake Seed Catalogs 23

MELON.—Continued. PKT. OZ. LB.

w Early Hackensack.—By careful selection, this strain has been so
sf Erdeveloped that it produces melons with ali the good qualities of the
well-known Hackensack Melon, but at least ten days eurlier........ .05 .10 $1 00

BF ceast, or Turk’s Cap.—One of the very best market melons; of
__ large size and attractive appearance. It is very productive,and of ex-

MEPMONIOMG MAVOP.. 6.0625. sees e sence ah sid aden dds 6s dir ie W aan oes Ce 05 .10 75
Pine Apple.—Vines medium, very
productive and hardy. [Fruit oval,
tapering to stem. Medium sized,
slight ribs, and dark green at first,
but becoming covered with shal-
low gray netting. Flesh green,
very thick, soft, delicate and ex-
ceedingly sweet and high flavored.
One of the best of all melons for
WEG ASG Ain cs ote. 0 cio Ear ee Bes 08. IOs. > V6
Pine Apple.
) isage.—This melon has made its way into public favor from the market
rather than from the garden, and seems to be just what the people
want. It is large, oval, slightly ribbed dark green in color. The
flesh is deep salmon, and is good tw within a fourth of an inch of the
rind. In quality it is sweet and moderately high flavored, combin-
ing the flavors of the old Cantaloupe and the green fleshed Nutmeg
ES MED i aida 2 ss idiv(a ss so dln « wa sivielsine bet eda grieccenivice s cemime .05 .10 1 00

Improved Large Green Nutmeg. elm ico.

~ Delmonico.—A new oval Shaped Musk Melon of large size, finely net-
ted, and has beautiful orange pink flesh, and is pronounced by con-
noisseurs to be a meion of par excellence...... pieenneat. © Ae ee .05 .10 1 00

i -

mproved Large Green Nutmeg.—We consider this tne best variety in
cultivation for family use. Vines vigorous, hardy. productive; fruit
_very large, rourd, slightly flattened at both ends, ribbed, covered
_ with coarse petting; flesh very thick, ¢1e*n, and of the highest flavor. .05 .10 .75

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Q4 A, Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue.

MELON.—Continued.

flattened at the ends, deeply and very regularly rib-
bed; skin green, densely netted; flesh remarkably
thick; light green, melting and of a delicious flavor.
They are very regular in shape, and: uniformly grow
to a very large size. To all who desire to raise the
4 handsomest possible melons for exhibition, or extra
jy large, fine melons for market, we highly recommend
the Montreal Nutmeg. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Lb. 5c.

Banana.—-An entirely distinct variety, bearing
long, baunana-like fruit. Skin creamy white and
entirely free from netting. Flesh deep salmon color,
thick and of good quality. Pkt. 5c. ‘Oz. 10c. Lb.
$1.00. oA

: MELON, WATER. German, Wasser Melone.

Although the Water Melon is a tropical fruit and can be most easily grown in the
South, on a warm, rich, sandy soil, yet no one need abandon its culture because he has
not these conditions.

Phinney’s Early.—Fruit oval aud large. Rind thin, smooth, and marked in two
shades of green. Fiesh red sweet tender and brittle. Hardy, productive, early and a
good cropper. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Lb. 75ce. -

Ice Cream.—Fruit of medium
Size and oval, with blunt ends.
Rind thin and mottled (some-
> what in stripes) in two shades
4 of green. Flesh red, solid to
See the center, sweet and _ delic-
szious. Seeds white. Vigorous,
’; hardy, productive and a leading
e‘variety for general use. Pkt. 5c.
Oz. 106. Sab 45e.

Mountain Sweet.—Fruit large
and oblong. Rind thin and
ss dark green. Flesh red, solid,
me N=> and very sweet. A delici-
Z--==>. ous and desirable well known
=== ™ svariety,.. Pkt. 5¢.\. Oz. 10¢.- Eb.

Ice Cream.

Boss.—-Medium early, small size, very productive and a good shipper. Pkt. dc.
Oz. 10c. Lb. 7dc.

Black Spanish.—Fruit of large size and
pearly round. Skin very dark green. Flesh red,
sweet and delicious. A well known standard sort
of great excellence. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10¢, 4 Lb=79e:

Mammoth Iron Clad.—A monstrous, striped
oblong melon, having a rind of such remarkable
strength and impenetrability as to rendel it per-
fectly ‘‘Iron Clad”; hence the best shipper pro-
duced to date. Flesh red, sweet, tender, crisp and
juicy. Heart very large. The keeping qualities
of this melon are remarkable. Whether plucked
or left upon the vines they remain perfectly fresh
fully one month after ripening. In addi‘tion to the 2
foregoing facts it is the most remarkable yielder ~
on record. Pkt. 5c. Oz.10c. Lb. 75e.

Black Spanish.

Montreal Nutmeg.—The fruitis nearly round, ay

A. Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue.

MELON.—Continued. PKT,. .OZ:; LB:

Kentucky Wonder.—Oblong in shape, skin dark
green, flesh a beautiful scarlet color, crisp, and not
tough, rich and sugary flavor, always firm, very
solid and never mealy. Attains an average weight
of forty to sixty pounds. Note mammoth variety,
but areal good, old-fashioned Kentucky melon,
that has no equal for quality. The best all-round
melon for home or market yet introduced. Has
Meme RT oS Seo Sac tirats altars nid ea ietccee bb wns bs .05 .10 $1 00
Y (Citron, (For Preserving.)—Flruit small, perfectly
. round, and handsome. Rind thin, pale green, mar-
bled with darker shades. Flesh white and solid
phan ort throughout, containing small red seeds. Used for
Citron. PRR EU UND Clik eccasttet PEC Rae <P tig adhe, ain WiA< gh «ws .05 .10 1 00

MUSHROOMS.

The Mushroom is an edible fungus,
ofa white color, changing to a brown
when old. The gills are loose. of a pink-
ish-red, changing to liver color. It pro-
duces no seed, but instead a white, fibrous
substance in broken threads, called spawn,
which is preserved in horse manure, being

pressed in the form of bricks. Thus pre-
pared it will retain its vitality for years.

Mushroom Spawn.-English, in bricks,
per brick, 25 cts. each. French, 3-lb.
boxes, per box, $1 50.

MUSTARD, Germen, Sen/.

Mustard is not only used as a condi-
ment, but the green leaves are used as a
salad or cut aud boiled like spinach.
White English.—The leaves are light

green, mild and tender when young;

seed light yellow Oz. 5c; lb. 30c.

————

Mushrooms.

NASTURTIUM Geimun, Kapuziner Kress.

Tall Mixed.—Cultivated both for use and ornament. Its beautiful

: orange Colored flowers serve as a garnish for disnes, and the young
leaves are excellent for salads. The flower buds, scarcely formed,

and the green seed pods preserved in vinegar, make a pickle greatly

ee UMERIELID Ne Oe le ce Se eee Ue Ok Pid Sule oie s bw D's Wense oh .0> .10 1 06
Dwarf Mixed.—Beautiful Colors, mixed............0.......0.0....005 Oe shoo" £50

OKRA OR GOMBO. German, Ocher.

This isan annual from the Wesc Indies, cultivated for its green
pods, which are used in soups or stewed and served like Asparagus.
‘It is highly esteemed in the South for making gombo soup. The pods
when young and tenver should be sliced in sections, strung on a thread
and hung up in the shade to cure like dried appies; 1n this condition
1t can be used for soup at any time.

Improved Dwarf Green.—A distinct, early variety.
Pods comparatively short but very numerous.... .05 .10 1 0Q

26 A Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue.

ONION. German, Z.ebeln. J

The onion not not only contains considerable nutriment and has valuable medicinal
properties, but is most useful in counteracting the bad effects of sedentary life. The
disagreeable odor it imparts to the breath may be avoided in a great measure by
thorough cooking, or by eating a few leaves of parsley, There is no vegetable where
the quality of the seed exerts a greateginfluence upon the crop than in onions. Here,
then, if nowhere else, the greatest care should be taken to secure the best possible

seed. Seed grown in the North will be pretty sure to produce better onions when sown
in the Southern States than southern grown seed.

PKT. OZ. LB.
Yellow Globe Danvers.—A true globe in shape, and of very handsome

appearance. Skin beautifuily golden. Flesh white and delicately
flavored. <A very productive variety... 0: s5sci 0). a eee ee ee “ytibe | .05 .20 $2 00

Large Red Wethersfleld.—This is the best red onion grown:
of large size and splendid form, skin a dark red, flesh purplish-
white; finer grained and suronger in flavor than the white or yellow
varieties 2. yg OD 220 1 Wb

No. 1, Extra Early Red; No. 2, Large Red Wethersfield;
No. 3, Yellow Globe Danvers; No. 4, White Portugal;
No. 5, White Silverskin; No. 6, White Globe.

New Extra Early Barletta.—This distinct new variety is the very
earliest Onion in cultivation. It is fully two weeks earlier than
the Early White Queen. which heretofore has been the earliest
variety incultivatton. At maturity the tops die dewu directly to
the bulb, leaving the neatest and most hanusome little pulb imagin-
able. They are of a pure paper white color, very mild and delicate
in flavor, from one inch to one and a half inches in diameter. and
three-fourths of an inch in thickness. Its extreme earliness and fine
‘quality cannot fail to make it favorite in every garden. Both fo
table use and for pickling it is most valuable.............-.- Parana iat Sd Re

J
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or for sale in market, where its great size

A. Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue. 4

ONION.—Continued. PKT. OZ. LB. .

: Round White Silverskin.—This is uniformly small, round and hand-

some, with an opaque white skin, which does not turn green
upon exposure to the sun. They are also very compact and hard,
but at the same time crisp and brittle, making them the best pick-
OC OMANEPOON CH orca on i t'v'cak occa sore cupepinicedsoedacsae .05 .25 $2 50

White Globe.—Large globed shaped. firm, fine grained, of mild flavor,
and a good keeper; yields abundantly, producing bandsome and.
uniform shaped bulbs; always commands a high price in the
RCD te rev Wie o's & 0d oes a.gi0 oe Pay niger Fase eaels es ab RRA cavers «3 05 .380 3 00

_ White Portugal, or American Silyerskin.—Very desirable for family

use; flavor mild and pleasant, skiu silvery white; of handsome
appearance; highly esteemed for pickling when young, also for
market in early winter. ‘This is the variety of which White Onion
Scts are grown, and is known as ‘‘Philadelphia White.”....... vise 1A008 » BOs Or ee

-THE: NISH: 7

Spanish King.—This new and hand- ‘SPA «KIN

some variety is a splendid type of the Yel- @)°- a 2
low Spanish Onion. The flesh is remark- BZ
ably firm and of the finest quality, of rapid Z-
growth, and matures early. Onions grown
from the seed the first year, rival the im-
ported ones from Spain. The skin isof a
transparent golden straw color, handsome
in shape, well up at the shoulder, mild in
flavor, anda good keeper. The large size,
smull neck, and extra fine quality of the
Spanish King cannot fail to make it a popu-
lar variety for family use, and one of the
most showy onions for exhibition purposes

and beauty will bring extra prices. Pkt. 5c.
Oz: 25c. Lb, $2.50. .

ONION SETS.

Top Sets, or Buttons.—These produze on the top of the stalk instead
of seed, a number of small bulbs or onions, about the size of acorns,
which, if planted, will produce a large onion, maturing earlier than
from seed. The large onion produces the top onion, and the little 3
top oni0Ou produces the large onion......2..........-00-05- rere ig a0 3 30

Yellow Bottom Sets.—Produeed by sowiag seed very thickly in the
spring, and not thinning out. They mature under the method when
about half an inch in diameter, and are used precisely aS tup onlous
: . . 3 . % S 5 . 4 00
are, setting them out in the spring instead of sowing, seed.......... 225

White Bottom Sets.—The seed of theWhite Silverskin or White Portugal
varieties is used to produce the white sets. They do not keep as well
as the red or yellow, but produce beautiful white onions early in the J
ee a sia SMe a 5. etn I ENE ecithanes Ae = oie 25 3 00

Potate Onion,or English Multiplier.—Esteemed by many as the best
variety for early use. It is larged sized, of a mild, sweet, sugary
flavor; very early and a large producer. The large onion produces
several Small ones in clusters around the bulb, growing mostly on
TOMTOM POM eh I eats ada cloned ee ceeve see's 15 3 00

Any of the preceding four varieties can be recommended as a small early crop for
family use and early home market, but not as a main crop, the increase of marketable

QT. BU.

onions over tae seed being toosmall. Of all the various modes of — propagation, sowing

the seed for a main crop deserves the first rank. Its cheapness compared with other

modes, the facility with which seed is sown aud the superior buib which it produces,
recommend ic to general use.

(as~A bove are approximate prices per bu., subject to variations of the market. and

our ability to procure stock. The price per quart will hold good through the season, or
__as long as our stock lasts.

28 A. Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue. .

PARSLEY. German, Petersilie.

A very useful vegetable for flavoring
soups and stews, and for garnishing.
For flavoring, the green leaves are used,
or they may be dried crisp, rubbed to
a powder, and kept in bottles until needed.

Plain Leayed.—This is the hardiest
variety, and is preferred by some on this
account, and because the leaves are
lighter and more graceful. Pkt. 5¢. Oz.
106... aby 75;

Double Curled.—Dwarf and finely
curled. Very ornamental and desirable
for garnishing. Pkt. 5¢. Oz. 10c. Lb.

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Double Curled.

Moss Curled.—A compact growing, finely =
curled variety. of a bright slightly yellowish-
green color. Very bandsome and attractive.
Bkt56:= C7 16c.° yb. 5c:

Long Rooted or Hamburg.—The root,
which resembles a small parsnip, is the edible
portion of this variety. which is extensively

grown and used by Germans for flavoring SS
soups, etc. | Pkt. 5c; -Oz°>10cr Ab. -75e: Long Rooted or Hamburg.

PARSNIP. German, Pastinake.

The value of the Parsnip-as a culinary vegetable is well known,
but it is not generaliy appreciated at its full value for stock feeding.
On favorable soil it yields an immense crop of roots, which are more
nutritious than Carrots or Turnips, and particularly valuable for
dairy stock.

Sugar or Hollow Crown.—Has a very smooth skin. A great
cropper. tender. sugary. and considered the best Parsnip for general
eultivation, either for the table or for stock. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c.
Lb. 50c. :

‘PEAS. German, Hrésen. _ ;

In spite of the multitude of varieties now in cultivation there are
each year manv new sorts brought out. each of which is claimed to
be superior. We present only such varieties as we think are really
desirable.

EXTRA EARLY SORTS.

Maud S.—The earliest Pea known. (See Supplement page 3.)
Pkt, 10c. Qt. 25c. Bn. $5.50.

Summit.— One of the earliest and most productive peas grown,
maturing all the pods in about forty-five days: heighu about two
feet; quality excellent: 85 per cent. of the gathering ip One pickirg.
The very best for market garden use. Pkt. 10c. Qt.25ce. Bu. $5.

First and Best.—Vines from 2 to 24 feet high, stocky, vigor-
ous, andexceedingly productive. The pods are straight, having an
average length of 2} inches and ripen simultaneously, or so nearly
so as to enable the gardener to clear the ground at once and replant
to a second crop after having reaped the benefit of the earliest and
highest prices of the season. Pkt. 10c. Qt. 20c. Bu. $4 Sugar or Holiow Crown.

A. Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalodue. 29

PEAS.—-Continued.

First and Best. Earliest of All, or Alaska.
"s
_ Earliest of All, or Alaska —Early and very uniform in growth. The
dark green color of the pods make it extremely desirable, as it can
be carried long distances without losing color, which quality, com-
$ bined with its earliness and uniformity ,of ripening, makes it the
; most desirable excra early pea for market gardeners

rye eee. «
,

SAT CLT ES

Premium Gem.

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Landreths Extra Early, (In Sealed Bags.)—This very excellent and
well known variety needs no recommend from us, as it is one of the
Vines three feet...

Bp Extra Early.—The same as above variety, but not in sealed
Grown from pure seed stock
ad ET An extra early sort, highly recommended, very productive

and of vigoruus growth. Pods of large size, filled with peas of good
BUY i eine SU ie erect tae A ee HE & Di ae A bie alee gon eae 210 425

best early sorts.

PEAS.—Continued. PKT? | OT

ani Eos inde ee 10°. .25 $5

Sos Sew Rae ee sn kine «10: +20

SECOND EARLY VARIETIES.

American Wonder.—A variety whose sto
branching vines grow only avout nine in ch
high, and are covered with long, well filled pe
containing seven or eight large, exceeding
Sweet, tender ard well ‘flavored peas, and ¢
produced nearly as early as First and Best. FE
10c; qt. 25c; bu. $5 00. y

MecLean’s Advancer.—A green wrinkle
variety, about two and a-half “feet high, wi
broad, long pods, which are abundantly p
duced and well filled to the end. Considers ;
some the best of its season. being of most exce
ent flavor. Pkt. 10c; qt. 20c; bu. $4 25.

Telephone.—Immensly productive, of f
finest quality; vines very strong, averaging
to 20 pods per stock; the ‘pods are of large Sl
and closely packed with large peas of excelle
flavor. Height-of Vines 4 ft. Pkt. 10e; qt. 30
bu. $6 50. 4

MeLean’s Little Gem.—This variety is dwa
and green wrinkled. When in a green statet
peas are very large and of delicious flavor, beil
full of rich saccharine matter. Itis one of tk
earliest neues grows about 16 inches hig
Pkt 10c: qt. 25c; bu. $5 00.

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Champion of England.

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PEAS.—Continued. = PKT. QT. BU.
Premium Giem.—A valuable early variety one foot high, dwarf and
green wrinkled. ‘The quality is unsurpassed, and it is wonderfully
prolific. The vest variety for private gardens..................... -10 .25 $5 00

LATE SORTS.

Champion of England.—Universally admitted to be one of the richest
and best flavored peas grown, and very productive. Heighs four or
five feet, seed whitish-green and much shriveled. We consider this
equal in quality to any in’ cnltivation, either for the amateur or
market gardener, as it is always more salable than other gorts ..... 10 .20 400

Stratagem.—An English variety which has become very popular in
this country. Vine of medium height, but very stout, with very
light green leaves, and having near the top a good number of very
large, long pods, well filled with large peas of good quality. The
pods are the most showy of any of the varieties we offer........... L0'. 230: “72-06

Pride of the Market.—A medium early dwarf pea of vigorous habit
and very productive. The pods are large, of a medium green color,
and contain 7 to 9 peas of fine quality. This variety will doubtless
come rapidly into favor; 14 feet to 2 feet high.’................... SID) BO. .7 On

Large White Marrowfat.—Cultivated more extensively for the sum-
mer crop than apy of the others. About five feet high, of strong
growth. Pods long, round, rough, light colored and well filled;
seed large, round and yellow or white, according to the ground in
which they are grown. It is excellent for summer use, but inferior
in quality to the newer sorts, although undoubtedly the most pro-
MMOURMOIDMreL GOL VATICHCS O09) ok eke sleek es Soden... 10

Large Black Eyed Marrowfat.—An excellent variety, growing about
five feet high; pods large and full; a prolific bearer and can be re-
commended as one of the very best Marrowfat sorts............... BLOe a5

EDIBLE PODDED SORTS.
Dwarf Sugar, Edible Pods.—Grows about two feet high and is re-
markable for its earliness as well as its prolific character. The seeds
are large, shrivelec, indented, gray. The pods are broad, flat and f
crooked, and contain five or six peas...... hee, ee iy oa. Pour ae 10 .30 7 00

German, Pfeffer.

The Pepper is an essential ingredient of
most pickles, catsup, etc., and is also of
éTeat value for feeding to fowls during
Winter, a few chopped up with their feed
once a week having a marked influence in in-
creasing the number of eggs.

Sweet Spanish.—Of large size, very early,.
Sweet, mild and pleasant; flesh thick: well

suited to use as a stuffed pickle. Pkt. 5c. Oz.
80c. Lb. $3.00.

Sweet Mountain.—A large early variety,
of mild flavor, rind thick aud fleshy; the
best for pickling and pepper sauce or filled
aS Mangoes. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 30c. Lb $3.00.

Ruby King.—An improved American
sort reaching the largest size and yet retain-
ing the symmetrical Shape of the smaller
sorts. It is very bright colored and beauti-
? ui ful, sweet and mild flavored, and one of the

_ Ruby King. best for stuffed pickles. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 30c.

Lb. $3.00.

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Large Bell, or Bull Nose.—A very large sort, of inverted bell be
shape, suitable for filling or for a mixed pickle. Flesh thick, ~
hard and less pungent than most other sorts, and one of the
earliest varieties. Pkt5c. Oz. 30c. Lb. $3.00.

Large Squash.—A tomato shaped pepper, generally grown for ame!
pickling; hardly as early as the Bull Nose, but very productive. paar
Pkt, 5c. O7. 30c. Lb. $3.00. oe iaceaas

Large Bell, or Bull Nose-

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PEPPER.—Continued.

- Monstrous.—This fine variety grows toa very
large size, single peppers measuring 6 to8 inches

long by two or three inches thick. Very sweet

flaver.\-Pks. Se="o".o0eF The S5250:

Long Red Cayenne.—A long, slim, pointed
pod, and when ripe, of a bright red color. Ex-
tremely strong and pungent. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30¢c;
Lb. $3.00.

Small Chili Red.—Fruit red, small, ovoid:

: 3s WW. used for seasoning rnd for pepper sauce. Pkt.5c; VAN TC.
Long Red paventte oz. 40c; lb. $4 00. Small Chili Red.

POTATOES. German. Kartoffein.

The various accepted methods of planting, cultivating, harvesting and_ preserving
the crop fil! a volume. The limited space here available obliges us to proceed at once te
enumerate those varieties deemed of special merit and worthy of general cultivation.

PECK. BU. BBL,
The Minister.—(See Supplement Page 5.).... 0052 cc ci i cet cwecedecee ce 60 $2 00 $5 00

Early Puritan.—This new early potato originated from a seed ball found
in a field of the Beauty of Hebron. and has been grown in the vicinity
of Cleveland by some o: the leading potato growers since its first
introduction a iew years ago. Bas very shallow eyes; of handsome
oblong shape; the skin and flesh are pure white. It cooks dry and
fioury, and is of excellent quality. Itis very productive; the vines .

- are of vigorous, upright growth, and the potatoes mature as early as
the Early Rose, They are yery dry, and fit for table use when only :
half crow 3.56 6 ao. s en re tee cess aioe eee ee eee eee .00 175 4 00

Early Sunrise.—A very early and productive variety. Jpanée are ob-
long, solid, uniform and handsome; the flesh is white and fine grained
and dry, cooking weil, even when first dug. Strongly recommended. .50 1 75 4 50

New Queen.—A seedling of the Beauty of Hebron. A very capital
cropper, yielding fine. large, handsome tubers, closely resembling
its parent in color and shape; skin smooth; the quality 1s very fine, =

possessing. a very meahy texture. ..c Jo. 20 eS see eee es ee .50 175 4 50
Stray Beauty.—(See Supplement, Page 5.). .. 20. eee eee eee eee 5; | eee Wee (eee Se)
Early Maine.—Earlier than the Early Rose, and a better cropper. Has

a smooth skin and is very reguiar in shape; quality fine........... 50.1 75 4 50

Early Ohio.—A seedling of the Early Rose, ripens about a week earlier.
It is round and oblong in shape, of vigorous growth, and excellent

Quality tTeb Stab wis Sor ee en a .40 150 3 50
Early Rose.—The Early Rose is tne standard early potato and is so well

known.as to need no. description... . .~.2620-sceee ++ Se eee eee ee 50. 1775. 406
Charles Downing.—One of the earliest sorts. Oval, oblong form; flesh ;

pure white, of excellent quality. A very productive variety...... .50 1 75 4 00

Rural New Yorker No.2.—A potato of most distinct appearance, very
large and unusually smooth, with few and shallow eyes; in form it
is oblong, inclining to round, and rather flattened; skin and flesh
white, and of superior quality. In maturity the variety is inter-
mediate, and its solidity and vigor are such that 1t has rotted less in
very wet seasons than any of the numerous sorts grown with it.... .50 75 4 00

]
The Dandy, (New.) —(See Supplement, Page 5.)......ceceeeeesceeeres .60 200 5 00

SWEET POTATOES.

Yellow Jersey or Nansemond.—A short, thick variety, very productive, 5
and considered the best for general culture...........02.---00- cox <i we oe

(as At the above prices, express and freight charges are to be paid by the purchaser.
As the price of potatoes is governed by the market, the above quotations are but nominal,
but are believed to be about the prices that will rule in the spring

A. Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue. 33

PUMPKIN, German, Auerbis.

The Pumpkin more properly belongs to the farm than the garden, especia ully as it
readily mixes with and injures the quality of the finer squash.

Connecticut, or Large Common
Yellow Field.—A very productive,
large yellow variety, and grown
principally for feeding stock....... 05 $ .25

Large Cheese.—Fruit large, much
flattened and deeply ribbed. Rind
reddish orange and shell-likeat ma-
turity. Flesh very thick, yellow,

fine-grained and sweet. Hardy,
remarkably productive,.......... 109:5 S8O+ >< 60

Connecticut Field. :
RADISH. German, Rettig.

Cultivated for its roots, which should always be eaten when quite young, as the ‘y are
apt to be pithy and tough when full grown. ‘he young seed leaves are used as a smal]
salad, and the green seed pods for a pickle.

Early Searlet Turnip Roeted.—A smail,
round, red, turnip shaped radish, with a
small top and of very quick growth. A
very early variety, deserving general culti-
vation on account of its rich color, crisp
and tender qualities; should be used while
young. The white and red do wiil mixed. .05 .10 $ .5

Early Round Deep Scarlet.—Similar in
form to the Scarlet Turnip, but much
darker in color. Flesn white, very crisp
and tender; Top small. Well adapted
for growing in frames. The roots bring
the highest price because of their peculiar-
ly belliant color.......... Sie Ps weladewasiag ysl 5240. “2.08

EarlyScarlet Turnip, White Tipped.

Early Searlet Turnip, White Tipped.-—A beautiful

variety, deep scarlet with white tip. It is very orna-

_ mental for table use, and is becoming very popular as

a market variety. Itis of the same size and shape as
the Early Scarlet Turnip. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c: lb. 50c.

Early White Turnip Rooted.
than the preceeding and pure white in color, with a very
small top; flesh pure white, and semi-transparent. It is
a few days later than the last, and will bear the heat
longer without becoming spongy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1b.50c

Wood’s Early Frame.—A long, red radish, not quite

_ so long as the Long Scarlet. and with smaller top; it is

quite ten days earlier than the Long Scarlet Radish in the

_ open ground, while from its exceedingly small top itis
_ most excellent for forcing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1b. 50c.

Early Long Scarlet, Short Top.—This is unquestion-
ably the best standard variety for private garden or market
use, particularly for out door culture. It grows six or
_ seven inches long, half out of the ground, is very brittle
and crisp, and of quick growth; color bright scarlet; small
top and is uniformly straight and smooth. Highly
recommended. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 50c,

ANNAN NNN

Early Long Scarlet, Short Top.

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RADISH.—Continued. PROT One Milas

French Breakfast.—A medium sized radish, olive shaped, small top,
of quick growth, very crisp and tender, of a beautiful scarlet color, «
except near the root, which is pure white. A splendid variety for
the table not only on account of its excellent qualities, but for its
DeAuliT ul Color. os os LO Soe eae ee wie Wao Noah c se eee i SOS: BOK seo

SUMMER VARIETIES.

Improved Chartier.—Although this new American variety is too
strong growing to be profitably used for forcing, it one of the very
best for early sowing out of doors. The roots come to usable size
very early and remain hard and crisp until they reach a diameter of
one and one-half or two inches. Roots scarlet rose above, shading
into white at the tip. They are long and cylindrical for the upper
two-thirds. and then gradually taper to the tips. Flesh white, crisp

and mild flavor...

i
Long White Vienna or Lady Finger.

Long White Vienna or Lady Finger.—
This new radish is the finest long white radish
in cultivation: It is most beautiful in shape. &
white in color; both skin and flesh are pure SR
snow white; crisp, brittle, and and of rapid jz
growth. Pkt. 5c, Oz. 10c. Lb. 60c.

Large White Summer Turnip.—oOne of
the earliest of the summer varieties, coming =
to a usable size in forty days from sowing.
Root round, smooth, very white and handsome.
Pkt. 5¢. Oz. 10c. Lb. 60c.

9 Large White Summer Turnip.

Golden Globe.—This variety is very popular intke Southern States. It ;
is of quick growth, tender and brittle, of perfect globe shape, and
golden colored skin. It seems to produce tender radishes in the /
hottest climates....... 5 Hate nade ce pe behaid ls” lca dae Dee ete eae act ie eae 05 10. . .60

A Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Cataloque., 35
@ RADISH.—Continued. PRT? OZ: EB.
E Burpee’s Surprise.—-Of very early, quick growth; the Surprise is re-
i mackable for remaiuiug in fine condition, without becoming pithy.
a longer than any other early radish; it might also be called an Al)
: Seasous Kadish, as it has the same fine quality the middle of sum-
a: mer. By successive sowings it wilt keep the table constantly sup
4 plied with very choice radishes. ‘The illustration rightly represents
o the form of the roots. The skin is thin and light brown.......... 05 .10 $1 00
- White Strasburg.—Although this grows to the largest size, it is
2 usable when quite small, and thus covers a long season. Th:
: | mature roots are 5 to 6 inches long and about two inches thick

very White and the flesh is exceedingly crisp and tender; is one 0!
f the large sammer Sorts....... Dro ad Fe a a aly a) boty ats eb do G5 9.10 60
White Giant Stuttgart.—Roots large, often four inches in diameter,
, top shaped. Skin white; flesh white and crisp and not becoming
strong and pithy until very late, so that those not used as a summer
radish can be stored for winter use

‘Golden Globe. White Strasburg.
WINTER VARIETIES.
- Searlet China, Winter.—Form cylindrical, or large at the bottom,

tapering abruptly to asmall tap root. Skin very smooth and of a

_ bright rose color; flesh firm like the Black Spanish, but more
a NOM Ete WB Dein 's Lege is ee OM Mite nce sac hides wap as .05 .10 .60

a Long Black Spanish, Winter.—One of the latest as yell as the hardi-

est of the radishes, and is considered an excellent sort for winter

‘ usc. Roots oblong, black, of very large size and firm texture...... .05 .10 60

Round Black Spanish, Winter—Roots roundish,

sometimes top shaped, three or four inches in ae
diameter; skin black, flesh white, very com- es)
pact and highly flavored. An excellent sort ‘a>
for winter, as the roots keep along time...... 05 10 .60

Round Black Spanish, Winter.

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RADISH.—Continued.

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China, Winter.

PET... OF. 238
Long White Spanish, Winter.—Roots long, top shaped, or sometimes

fusiform, retaining their diameter for two-thirds their length,

sharply conical at the base, and when full grown measuring seven

cr eight inches in length, by about three inches in diameter. Skin

shite, slightly wrinkled, sometimes tinted with purple, where ex-

posed to thesun. Flesh white, solid and pungent, though milder

than-the Black Spanish?< CS. 22 0 82 Sas ee a eee -05 .10 $ .60

California Mammoth White China, Winter.—First introduced into
this country by the Cninese in California. Itis pure white, about
one foot long, and two or three inches through, tapering regularly
to the root. The flesh is tender and crisp, and it keeps well through
the. winter. ....0.. TEMES SS ys) By SA Re he Sey eae A ae | 223 OB iD i ae

Scarlet China, Winter. Long Black Spanish, Winter

RHUBARB, OR PIE PLANT. German, Rhabarter.

Rhubarb, familiarly known as Pie Plant, or Wine Plant, is cultivated in gardens
for its leaf stalks, which are used for pies and tarts. Immense quantities are now
annually sold in all the large markets. No private garden should be without a bed
of it.

Linneus.—Stalks of medum size and numerous. Skin exceedingly
thin aud tender. Flesh not remarkably acid, but very highly
flavored. The earliest variety grown and quite desirable for small
market or family garden. «oss ctvocewswoecccatadas oe ba A eee ss sabes eee ee

oa Ee ee ee eee

Victoria.—Leaf stalks very tall and large, frequently weighing 2
poundseach. Skin thick and red-stained. Pulp quite acid. Very
productive and profitable for market gardeners. Attains perfection
about two weeks after the Linnzeus............-0cce0--ee00- iauwe, Oe Ac20 Asda

Bhubarb Roots, Large.......cece.seeeceeeseoeee+erer Doz, $4.00, Per Hundred $15.00

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SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE OYSTER. German, Hafer-wurzel,

The Salisfy is one of the most delicious and nutritious of vegetables,
and should be more generally cultivated for use in winter, when the sup-
ply of real good vegetables is so limited. The long white tapering root
resembles a small parsnip, and when cooked is a good substitute for
oysters, having a very similar flavor.

PRT) OZ, LB:
Mammoth Sandwich Island.—This new mammoth

Salisfy grows uaiformly cto an extra large size,

averaging fully double the size and weight of

roots of the old variety. The roots, notwith-

standing their euormous size, are of very superior

quality and very delicate in flavor; it is such a

decided improvement that we are quite sure all

market gardeners who once try it will use it ex-

BERRI RI RIENY Oo itsai pia sd scant a. cio, ee Cele ZU ms Se Pees he 05 .15 $1 50
Long White.—The favorite market variety. Of good
BICOL, MC UCPC BILY oa.) dd See ogee ed idan ee choca .05 .10 1 00

SPINACH. German, Spinat.

This is an important market gardener’s crop, of easy culture. It is
very hardy, extremely wholesome and’ palatable, and makes a delicious
dish of greens, retaining its bright green color after cooking.

Round Thick Leaved.—This variety
is the most popular with Cleveland market
gardeners; the leaves are large, thick and
fleshy, somewhat crumpled, and_ possess
3/ the valuable quality of standing a long

=, time. Og; 5e)> Lb: 20¢./-“Per=100: Ibs.
$15.00.

Savoy Leaved.—The leaves are nu-
= merous succulent, curled and wrinkled
y jlikea Savoy Cabbage. It produces nearly
wy E-/ wwice the weight of crop as the ordinary
=~ sorts, and is also the hardiest of all the
mh varieties of Spinach. Oz. 5c. Lb. 20c.
Round Thick Leaved. Per 100 lbs. $15.00.

Long Standing.—This is decidedly the best variety for spring sowing, as it stands
fully two weeks longer than any other sort before running to seed. ‘The leaves are
large, thick, fleshy and crumpled, fully equal in quality to the well known Savoy
Leaved. Oz. 5c. Lb. 20c. Per 100 lbs. $15.00.

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SUNFLOWER:

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Large Russian.—The Sunflower, dur-
ing the past few years, has attracted con-
siderable attention as a profitable field crop,
its leaves being used for forage, and its
seeds as food for poultry and the manu-
facture of oil. It is also planted with
satisfactory results on low, swampy grounds,
to absorb miasma. This variety has
larger heads and stalks, more seed, and is
more valuable than the common sort. Oz.
5c. Lb. 15ce.

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Large Russian.

38 A Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue.

SQUASH. German, Kuwerbis.

The Squash is one of the most nutritious and valuable of all our garden vegetables.
The summer varieties come to the table early in the season, and are very palatable, while
the winter sorts can be had in perfection from August until the summer varieties are
again in cOndition. Few farmers appreciate the value of winter squash as fcod for stock.
We think an acre of squash, costing no more to cultivate, and much less to secure, will
give twice as much focd.
EARLY SORTS. PKT. OZ. LB.

Tilton’s ExtraLarge GoidenBush—
By careful selection of seed stock
of this excellent variety, we are
able to offer seed of our own raising,
and can recommend this as being
the largest anu best summersquash
grown, Often attaining the Size of
18 inches in: diameter. Of fine
quality. The best for market
DUEDOSES EV oe St. Let .05 115 $1 50

Tilton’s Extra Large Golden Bush.

; New Giant Summer Crookneck.—This
new Strain is even earlier than the common
variety, while the squashes grow to an extra
large size; measuring from 18 inches to two
feet long, and of finest quality. Their hand-
some appearance Commands an extra price
on the market. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c; Ib. $1.00.

Early Summer Crookneck.—One of the
best; very early and productive. I[t is small,
with crooked neck, covered with warty
excrescences: color bright yellow; shell very
hard when ripe. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c; lb. 75e.

Improved Hubbard. Boston Marrow.
FALL AND WINTER SORTS. PET. OZ: LB.
Boston Marrow.—A fall and winter variety, very popular in Boston
Market. Of oval form; skin thin; when ripe, bright orange mottled
with light cream color: flesh rich salmon yellow, very dry. fine
grained, and for sweetness and excellence unsurpassed, but not as :
dry as the Hubbard......- bar yaa gales ta mk a a oe id Sn hs sae ee 05. .10 $
Improved Hubbard.—This is a superior variety and the best winter
squash known; flesh bright orange yellow. fine grained, very dry,
sweet and rich flavored, keeps perfectly good throughout the winter,
boils and bakes exceedingly dry, and is esteemed by many to be as t is
good baked as the Sweet potato.........-.---++e eee eee . bp ooo Sa, & ADRAC AGS Westie

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% TOBACCO.

Tobacco is an annual plant, and although ‘t grows to greater size in the South. an
equally good quality can be produced in the hot, dry summers of the North.

, , PKT. OZ. LB,
Connecticut Seed Leaf.—Best adapted to the climate of the Middle

ne and Northern States, as it is more hardy and endures the cold better

than the tender varieties grown South. In many of the Northern
States and in Canada, this variety is a staple crop................. 05 .20 $2 00

Havyana.—lrom pure Cuban grown seed, raised in the famous district
of Vueltado Abajo. When grown in this country commands a
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TOMATO. German, Liebesapfel.

This vegetable is too well known to need any description. There has been a great
improvement in it during the last few years, and the varieties now offered are greatly
superior to those known a few years ago.

Atlantic Prize.—(Sce supplement, pageG.) 0.0.26. ccc cece cee ce nese 10 .30 3.00
Dwarf Champion.—(Scee supplement, page 7.)....... 02 bcc eee cece eee 105'*.25./ 2 50

Aeme.—One of the most popular varieties, both with marketmen and
consumers. Vines large. and continuing to produce abundantly
until frost. Fruit in clusters of four and five, invariably round,
smooth, and of good size. ripening evenly and witsout cracking,
and siands shipping well; color purplish pink; flesh solid and of
ara ES Shs fe! 's, dso e's quan COIN ie OMe ad aiid nia ey aa ss O05 :20 2.50

Matchless.—(See supplement, page 6.). 0... ccc cece ete eee eeees 10 .30

Livingston’s Beauty.—In shape} iike the Favorite but we think it
averages larger. Fruit very uniform and smooth, purplish pink in
culor; flesh light pink, soft and well ripened, but not suitable for
canning on account of its weak color; flavor good..... a See Sua en's 05 2:.320

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Livingston’s Perfection.—This variety is larger than the Acme, fully
as early, perfectly smooth, solid, almost round, deep red in color,
with few seeds, and ripening all through at the same time; a heavy’
MED aed oi arp ocd a 5S med ie inks ie 0! doa pl RE pedo ae wistarele ore wd oS 05 ..20 2 50

Livingston’s Favorite._-Vine medium, with large, dark green,
healthy leaves, having numerous clusters of from three to seven
very large, smooth tomatoes; which are a rich, dark red color, of
oval outline, exceedingly smooth; flesh very firm, but without green
spots. ‘This is a favorite variety on account of its smooth, hand-
Re Jord. i Py eles Sees S208 oe ied en ends eae tenes dee 05 .20 2 50

40 AR, Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue.

TOMATO.—Continued. PKT. OZ. LB.
Red Pear Shaped.—Used for preserves and to make ‘‘tomato figs.”
Fruit bright red, distinctly pear shaped, and with a peculiar flavor.
Our stock Js fhe true pears ee os ee ene hadle, \ Shea oe eyete Mecca - :05 .20 $2 50
Yellow Plum.—Frui; plum shaped, clear deep yelow color; flesh yellow

and fine flavored, much liked for.preservesi:. 2.55205... ile gee aiee be at .05 ..20 2 50

TURNIP. German, Rueben.

This wholesome and agreeable vegetable has been cultivated from time immemorial as

a field crop, and is one of the staple products of the farm. It is most easily affected in its
form and flavor by soil, climate and mode of culture. ‘There are a great many varieties,
but we have selected the following as the best for the garden or farm.
Early Snowball.—(Sce supplement, page 8.).... cc. ccc cece cence 05°15 8.5%
Extra Early Purple Top Milan.—lTops.very small. distinctly strap

leaved, and growing very erect and compact. This forms bulbs the

earliest of any sort. The roots are very white, with clear purple top. )

The'most:desirable sort for foreing . 2 icio ee eae See eee .05°%:.10> 58
Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved.—This is a very early variety, and is

rapidly becoming the favorite for table use; form round, flat; medium

Sized, with very small top. and but few leaves, which are entire and

of upright growth resembling horse radish leaves in shape; flesh

fine grained and tender; a purelyAmerican variety

Extra Early Purple Top Milan. Early Purple Top Strap Leaved..
Early Purple Top Munich.—A very handsome early turnip. Color
white, with bright purplish-red top; of fine quality when young. but
becoming bitter with age; we can recommend this variety as one of

{He Mest tor tirsu- Crop ONL OMGGOLS eae OM eR cee» oe ee ee ee 0D; Ge hO- Se
Early White Flat Dutch.—A medium sized white, flat turnip, of quick
growth, juicy, and of excellent quality when young. Sow in spring
or fall. It isdesigned for table use, and is spongy and inferior when

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Purple Top, White Globe.—A
variety of the purple top flat turnip,
from which it originated. Itis globular
in form, and nearly as long as the
Pomeranean W hite Globe; of beautiful
‘app2arance, of most excellent quality,
and equally desirable for table or stock.
It keeps well and is a fine market sort.
The most popular variety in the Cleve-
land market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1b 50c.

White Egg.—A quick growing, egg
shaped, perfectly Smooth, pure white
variety growing half out of the ground ©
with small top and rough leaves. Its
smooth, white skin and quick growth
make it particularly adapted for fall
market purposes. The flesh is very
sweet, firm and mild, never having the
rank, strong taste of some varieties.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1b. 50c.

Purple Top, White Globe. White Egg.

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TURNIP.—Continued.
Pomeranean White Globe.—lIs one of the most productive kinds; in

good, rich soil the roots wiil frequently grow to twelve pounds in

weight. It is of perfect globe shape; skin white and smooth. leaves

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Large White Flat Norfolk.—A standard sort for field culture. and
extensively grown all over the world for stock feeding. It is round,
flat; color white; often attains a very large size. ‘The seed should
be sown a little earlier than the table sorts. It is allowed to stand
out during the winter io the South and Southwest, where the tops
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Large Amber Globe.—One of the best varieties, either for table use or
for afield crop for stock Flesh yellow, fioe grained and sweet;
color of skin, yellow with green top. Hardy, keeps well, a good
cropper, 20d grows to a very large SiZC.. 2... cee ee ec eect eet wees 05 .10 00

Orange Jelly or Golden Ball.—Undoubtedly among
the most delicate and sweetest yellow fleshed turnips yet
introduced. Not of large size, but firm. hard and of
most excellent flavor. Keeps well, and as a table variety
is superior. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Lb. 50c.

SWEDES OR RUTA BAGAS.

Prize Winner.—tThe most popular variety in cultiva-
tion. It ‘sa purple-topped variety, growing to a large {
sive, with a single tap-root and very small and fine top,
short neck, smooth and symmetrical. It has a remark-
ably robust constitution, is a certain cropper, and where
left in the greund hasstood the severe test of the hardest
winters better than any other variety. It produces a
very heavy weight per acre: and keeps sound and good
uniil late in the spring. Pkt. 5c. Oz.10c, Lb. 50c,

Improved Purple Top Yellow.—The best variety of
Sweedish turnip in cultivation. Hardy and productive.
Flesh yellow, of solid texture, sweet and well flavored;
shape slightly oblong, termininating abruptly with no
side or vottom roots; color deep purple above, and bright
yellow under the ground; leaves small, light green ;with
little or no neck; the most perfect in form, and richest in
flavor and the best in every i1espect. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c.

Lb. 50c. Improved Purple Top Yellow.

Sweet Russian or White.—This variety is a most excellent kind either for the:
table or stock. It grows to bea very large size; flesh white, solid, firm texture, sweet
and rich; keeps better than any of the the preceding, aud is very popular. Pkt.5¢e. Oz.
10c. Lb. 50c.

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AROMATIC AND MEDICINAL HERBS.

General Cultural Directions.—Most of the varieties thrive best on rich, sandy soil,
which should be carefully prepared and well cultivated, as the young plants are for the
most part delicate and easily choked out by weeds. Sow as early as the ground can be
made ready, in drills sixteen to eighteen inches apart, taking pains that the soi] is fine
and pressed firmly over the seed, or they may be planted as a second crop—the seed sown
in beds in April, and the piants set out in June. Most of them should be cut when im

m. Summer Savory.

49 _ &#. Tilton's Descriptive Seed Cataloque.
HERBS.—Continued. PKT. OZ. LB.
Anise. German, Anzs.—A well known annual herb whose seeds, which 4
have an agreeable aromatic odor and taste,are used for dyspepsia and .
colic and as a corrective of griping and unpleasant medicines....... 05 .10-$1 60

Caraway. German, Aummel.—Cultivated for its seeds,which are used
in confectionery, cakes, etc., and the leaves are sometimes used in : tig?
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‘Coriander. German, AKoriander.—A hardy annual, cultivated for its . :
seeds, which have an agreeable taste and are used in cunfectionery
and to disguise the taste of -medicines, «.- 2.22 5.8 SS 05 .15 1 50

Dill. German, Di/} —An annual cultivated for its seeds, which have an
aromatic odor, aud a warm pungent taste. ‘They are good for flatu-
lence and colic in infants, and are somet'mes added to pickled
cucumbers to-heighten the favor: .::4.25.4~.bee, RSS We eee 05: =~ 1dnst-o0

Saffron. German, Safran. A hardy annual from Egypt, but which

has become naturalized in many parts of the country. Cultivated

for its flowers. which are used in dyeing and to make the cosmetic

powder called rouge; also to adulterate the valuable European

Saffron, which 1s the flower of the Crocus sativus, and has strong

imn¢ icine properties..V. oo. <2 i ped tbe be be ee ae eee ee 05 .15 1 50
Sage, Broad Leaf. German, Salbez.—A hardy perennial possessing

some medicinal properties, but cultivated principally for use as a

condiment, it being used more extensively than any other herb for

avorintyand Gressinie. to S5 382. ogee Se ie ee Oe EOS oe eee oe lant ee

Sweet Basil. German, Basilikum.—A hardy annual from the East
Indies. The seeds and stems are usedin flavoring soups and sauces,
and. trave the flavor Of - Cloves... 5.4 7. > -s4nsje ap eee eee eee

Sweet Fennel. perennial. The leaves are

largely used in Europe in soups, fish sauces, garnishes and salads,

the seed being sometimes used in confectionery....... Eich s eee ee .05 .15 1 50
‘Sweet Marjoram. German, Marjoram.—A perennial plant, but not

hardy enough to endure the winter in the North. The young tender

tops are used green for flavoring,or they may be dried for winteruse .05 .30 3 00
Summer Savory. German, Bohnenkraut.—A hardy annua}, the dried

stems, leaves aud flowers of which are extensively used for flavoring,

particularly in dressings and soups..... Bio Bi ejae BO Se Dee PEE ee 05 .20 3 00

“Thyme. German, Thymian.—This herb is perennial, and is both a
medicinal and culiuary plant. The young leaves and tops are used
for soups, dressin gs and sauce, and a tea is made of the leaves which
is a great remedy “for nervous headache. Sow as early as the ground

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CLOVER SEEDS.

There are no plants so valuable for fertilizers as the Clovers. They have the faculty of
absorbing nitrogen from the air, and also of rendering available much of the inert plant
food of the soii. Their long, powerful tap roots penetrate to a great depth, loosen the soil,
admit air. and by their decay add immensely to the fertility of the soil. The seed may be
sown in fall or spring; which is the best season will depend on local climate and method
ef culture, but in the majority of cases, in the EHastern, Middle and Western States, the
best results will:come from sowing in the spring, acd it is often sown on the late snows of
April. In any case.it should be evenly distributed on a mellow. well prepared soil. Plaster
will increase the growth remarkably, and should be sown broadcast the season following
athe seeding.

A. SOR. s Descriptive Seed eros 43

CLOVER SEEDS.—Continued.

Medium Red, or June.—(Sixty pounds per
bushel.) Thisis by tar the most important of all
varieties for the practical purposes of agriculture.
. Sow in spring or fall; and when no other grasses are

fused, at the rate of eight to ten pounds per acre, more

P being required on old, stiff soils, than on new and
' lighter ones. [Market Price. |

ies: ee. iy Mammoth, Pe-vine, or Large Red.—(Sixty

vr , pounds per bushel.) It grows five or six feet high,
e but its stalks are so Coarse und large that stock will
& eat only the leaves, but by its judicious use, lands
SB which have been exhausted can be reclaimed,
Fas it will grow where the common clover will fail.
=" Sow at the rate of about eight pounds per acre.
| Market Price. |

Red Clover.

Alsike, or Swedish,.—(Sixty pounds per bushel.) This valuable variety is fast gain-
ing great popularity. It is the most hardy of all the clovers; perenniai. On rich, moist
Soils it yields an enormous quantity of hay or pasturage, and may be cut several times
in a season, but its greatest value is for sowing with other clovers and grasses, as it forms
a thick bottom, and greatly increases the yield of hay, and cattle prefer it lo any other
forage. The heads are globular, very sweet and fragrant, and much liked by bees, which
obtain a large amount of honey from them. Sow in spring or fall, at the rate of six
pounds per acre, where used alone. | Market Price. |

Lucerne, or Alfalfa.—(Sixty pounds per bushel.) Where this succeeds it is the

most valuable of all the clovers. It is more difficult to secure a good stand, as it requires

a very fine, mellow snil, and some protection the first year, but when once established it

will produce a orofitable crop for from five to twelve years. It yields a prodigious |

amount of green fodder for cattle, and should be cut when first commenciug to bloom

when it pushes out fresh shoots, and the aftergrowth 1s something wouderful. In the

driest and most sultry weather, when every blade of grass withers, Lucerne is as fresh

and green as in spring, because the roots go down to ‘the moisture in the ground. Al-

though such a prodigious yielder it does not exhaust the soil, but rather improves it. It
should not be sown on compact, clay soil. even with a light subsoil. [Market Price. |

White Duteh.—(Sixty pounds per bushel.) A small creep-

_ jing, Spreading, perennial variety, valuable for pasture and for

lawns. It accommodates itself to a variety of soils, but pre-

fers moist ground, In conjunction with blue grass, it forms

the most nutricious food fur sheep or cows. Sow in spring, at

the rate of 8 pouuds per acre; or when used with other grasses,
half that amount will be sufficient. [Market Price. ]

GRASS SEEDS.

White Clover.

; Orchard Grass or Cock’s Foot.—(Fourveen pounds per bushel.) One of the most
“ valuable grasses, on account of its quick growth and valuable aftermath. It is ready

for grazinz in spring two weeks soouer than most graSses. and when fed off is again ready

for grazing in a week, and will continue green wheu otner grasses are withered by dry

weather. It is palatable and nutritious. and stock eat it greedily whes green. It has a

tendency to grow in tufts, and so does better if sown with clover, and asit ripens at the

Same time the mixed hay is of tne best quaiity. For grazing it has no equal, and
~ Shouid be used more than it is. When sown alone, two bushels are required per acre:

if sown with clover half that amount. It is perennial and will last for years, but its
habits of growth unfits it for lawns. [Market Price. ]

Timothy.—(Forty-five pounds per bushel.) This is the most valuable of all the
'rasses for hay, especially in the North. Thrives best on moist, loamy soil of medium
_ tenacity. It should be cut just when the blossom falls. Sow early in spring or fall

at the rate of twelve pounds per acre, if alone, but lessif mixed with other grasses;
{Market Price. =f

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GRASS SEEDS.—Continued.

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Red Top.

Red Top.—(Fourteen pounds per bushel.) In some sections this is called Rhode Island
Bent Grass. In Pennsylvania and States farther south, itis known as Herd’s Grass, a
pame applied in New England and New York to T’mothy. It isa good, permanent grass,
standing our climate well, and makes a good pasture when fed close. Is valuable for low,
wet meadows. producing a iarge returu in good hay. When sown alone, two bushels per
acre are required, sown in spring or fall. [Market Price.]

Timothy.

Kentucky Blue Grass.—(Fourtecn pounds per bushel ) This
is known in some sections as Green Meadow Grass, and June
Grass, but should pot be confounded with Poa compressa. called
by some June Grass. orWire Grass. This speciman produces the
most nourishing food for cattle of any, and till a late period in
winter, and in the South abundant food throughout the winter.
In conjunction with white clover it forms the finest and closest of
lawns; for this purpose an extra quantity of seed should be used,
say four busuels of Blue Grass and six pounds of White Clover
per acre. If sown by itself for pasturage, two bushels will be
required, sown early in the spring, or in October or Noveraber.
[ Markei Price. ]

Wood Meadow Grass.—(Fourteen pounds per bushel.) Grows
from one and a-half to two feet high; has a perennial creeping
root, and an erect, slender, smooth stem. Its chief value is in
that it will produce a good crop of hay in moist. shady situa-
tions, where it frequently grows quite tall. Cattle are fond of
it; 1t is succulent and nutrious, and is, perhaps, the best variety
for sowing in orchards, under trees, and shaded situations, either
for hay or pasturage. and for parks and pleasure grounds. Two
bushels per acre. [Market Price. |

Kentucky Blue Grass.
Sweet Vernal Grass.—(Ten pounds per bushel.) One of the earliest of grasses in
spring, as well as the latest in autumn, and about the only grass thatisfragrant. Asa
pasture grass, mixed with other species, it is valuable on account of its earliness, and
mixed with Blue Grass and White Clover, it is an invaluable adjunct for lawns, presenting
a beautiful appearance, and exMaling a delightful fragrance when in blossom. Should
form a part of the mixed grasses in every lawn and dooryard. [Market Price. ]

Common Millet. (Fifty pounds per bushel.) Requires a dry, light, mech soil. and
grows two and a half to four feet high, with a fine bulk of stalks and leaves. and is ex-
cellent for forage. For hay. sow broadcast, one-half bushel per acre, from May Ist to
August Ist. For grain sow in drills, one peck to the acre, and not later than June 20th.
[Market Price. | ;

A. Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue 45

GRASS SEEDS.—Continued.

German or Golden Millet.—(l°ifty pounds per bushel.) An improved variety,
medium early,growing three to five feet high. ‘lhe heads are closely condensed, though
the spikes are very tumerous. ‘I'he seeds are contained in rough, bristly sheaths, aud are
round, golden yeliow, and beautiful in appearance. lI'rom cluse observation during the
past few years, the fact has been established beyoud doubt, that seed of the German or
Golden Millet, grown in southern latitudes, will produce # much larger yield of hay thao
from seed grown in northern or western sections vf the country, aud for that reason it is
far better for farmers tosow. {| Market Price. |

Hungarian Grass.—(lorty-eight pounds per bushel.) This is a species of millet,
growing less rank, with smaller stalks, often yielding Lwo or three tons of hay per acre.
It is very popular and valuable with those who are clearing timber lauds. Like the Mil-
let, it is an annual, and requires to be sown every season, but will produce a larger re-
turn than almost any other crop. Sow and cultivate like millet. [Market Price. ]

Tilton’s Fine Mixed Lawn Grass.—(Eighteen pounds per bushel.) The essentials
for a fine lawn are proper drainage, acareful preparation of the soil, which should be
made as fine and light on the surface as possible, thorough rolling, and a selection of the
seeds of such grasses as will present a luxuriant verdure from early spring until late in
autumn; and then frequent mowings with a lawn mower. However much care is be-
stowed on the soil and seed, no Jawn will be beautiful without frequent mowing and roll-
ing. ‘Too much care cannot be bestowed upon the selection of grasses, as some varieties
are the most luxuriant in spring, others in summer, others agaip in autumn, and a com-
bination of the proper sorts is required for a perfect, carpet like lawn. We have given
much thought and made many experiments to secure the best mixture, aud think ours
is the best possible mixture for permanent lawns, resisting tue severe droughts of our
climate better than any other, it may be planted early in spring, or fall, and should be
sown at the rate of from sixty to eighty pounds .o the acre, much more being required
than for hay or pasturage. If sown in spring, sow as early as possible, making the
surface very fiue and smooth, then raking it over and sowing the seed just before a rain,
which, if the surface has just been raked, will cover the seed sufficiently. If the ex-
pected rain does not come, cover by rolling with a light roller. If sown in the fall, sow
before the autumn rains have ceased, and before very cold weather; give the young grass
alight dressing of manure. One pound of this mixture is suflicient to sow a space
30x20 feet, or 600 square feet. Per lb. 25c. Per bu. $3.00.

MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS.
‘ (Subject to Market fluctuations.)

Wheat, Oats, &c.—We will furnish upon application, choice varieties or North-
western grown Wheat, Rye, Oats or Barley.

Aili orders for above articles must be sent in early, wS 16 TAKES SOMIe LIMte LO Pruvure
game.

Buckwheat, Common.—Buckwheat should be sown about the 20th of June, broad-
cast, at the rate of from one to three pecks per acre. Theaverage yield is from twenty-
five to thirty bushels per acre. It should be threshed as soon as dry, on the ground or
barn floor. If allowed to stand in mass, it quickly gathers moisture. Per Bu, $1.20.

Buckwheat, Silver Hull.—This improved variety is much better than the old sort.
It is in bloom longer, matures sooner, and yields double the quantity per acre. The husk
is thinner, the corners less prominent and the grain of a beautiful light gray color,
The flour is said to be better and more nutritious. Per Bu., $1.50.

Buckwheat, Japanese.—It is rare that a new grain is introduced which has so
decided and evident merit as this. The plants are very large and vigorous, making a
full stand when other sorts fail entirely. Jt matures its seeds early, and the grain is
much larger and at the same time has a thinner hull than the Common or the Silver Hull.
We can recommend this as a great acquisition. Per Bu., $1.50.

New Russian Flax.—The seed of this new yariety is more than double the size of

the Common American Flax and contains much more oil, and the fibre is also of superior

_ quality. [t will thrive on any soil and in any climate adapted to the extensive culture of

the common grains, and is destined to become one of the greatest staples. We offer only

one variety, ‘“The Russian.’’ The.seed we handle is carefully cleaned from foul seeds,
and 1s choice in every respect. Per Bu., $2.00.

Hemp.—lIf raised for manufacturing, must be sown broadcast, at the rate of one-
half bushel to the acre; if for seed, should be planted in hills four feet apart, and the
_ plants thinned out to three or four most vigorous stems in each hill. Per Bu., $2.50.

Field Peas.—The varieties of field peas have never been very numerous, nor are
_ they much increasing. The kinds mostly used are the Golden Vine, Blue Prussian, Com-
mon White and Common Blue. Field Peas in general. may be sown broadcast orin
drills, after the manner of field beans, about three bu. peracre. Per Bu., $1.25.

FLOWER

H. Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue.

e SEEDS. —

ga" The figures at the right opposite each variety denote the price, in cents, per packet.

Sweet Alyssum.
A desirable hardy annual, flowering from

early spring till killed by frost, and all
winter in the green-houseif sown in August.
Flowers pure white, in recemes, and of a
peculiar delicate fragrance. Most effective

in masses, with plants one foot apart. Use-
fulin all kinds3of small boquets. Grows
one foot high.
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AMARANTHUS.

Valuable for its variety of handsome
foliage, wnether grown in the conservatory
or garden. The colors will be more brilliant
if planted in moderately rich seil -Itis a
tender annual and should not be planted in
the North before May 15th.

Amaranthus, tri-color, (Joseph’sCoat.) .05

AMPELOPSIS.

A beautiful climber. It is a great favorite
for covering houses. During the early part
of summer the leaves are a dark purplish-
green, changing in fall to the brightest tints
of scarlet. crimson and orange color. It is
exceedingly ornamental and conspicuous in
October after the first frost.
Ampelopsis, Veitchii, (Boston Ivy.)..

785

ANTIRRHINUM.

The Antirrhinum is an old favorite border
plant, with dark and glossy leaves, and large,
curiously shaped flowers with finely marked
throats. They have been much improved by
careful selection, and now are really magnifi-

(Snapdragon.)

cent flowers. They blossom the first season’
frou: Seed sown in the spring, but the blossom
will be much strenger the second season.
Succeeds best in dry, loamy soil. Tender
perennial; one and onehalf to two feet high.

Antirrhinum, mixed colors .05-

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AQUILEGIA.—Scee Columbine.

ASTER.

No family of plants bears such distinct
marks of progress as the Aster and none are >
more eagerly sought. An almost. endless.
variety, aiways reliable, it is not strange
that they should become a necessity. The
seed may be sown during the months of
March and April under a frame or in the
green-house, and transplanted in May. |
However, aS the Aster is essentially a fall
flower and the late blossoms are the finest.
1t is better to sow the seed in a frame, thinly,
early in May, and transplant when strong
enough, setting the plants out from six
inches to one and a half feet apart according
to the size and habit of the variety. The
Aster requires considerable water, and liquid
manure may be applied, occasionally, with
good results.

Aster, China ss aio, O46 Pek See .05-
66> Mixed: COlORSEL. wees Geese eee 0S
BALSAM. (/mpatiens.)

Also calledLady Slipper andTouch-me-Not.

Balsam.

The Balsam has so been much improve
by cultivation as to be scarcely recognized.

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The blossoms are double, though some semi-
_ double and single ones will be pretty certain
to appear, and such plants should be re-
moved. The flowers will be improved by
planting in a hot-bed and transplanted when
two leaves have formed, one to two feet
apart. Pinch off a portion of the shoots.
This will increase the size of the flower and
vigor of the plant.

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ss CALIFORNIA POPPY—Scee Eschscholtzia.
BACHELOR’S BUTTON.

A perfectly hardy border plant, succeeding
finely in any Common garden soil, but the
flowers are more brilliant if grown in
gravelly ground. Under cultivation, it is
really a handsome flower, sporting its varie-
ties of white, purple, pink, parti-colored,
etc. Hardy annual; two to three feet high.

Bachelor’s Button, (Centaurea cyanus)
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CALLIOPSIS, or COREOPSIS.

A very showy border plant, producing
flowers in nearly every shade of yellow,
orange, crimson, red and brown. If the

- seed pods are removed as soon as they ap-
pear, the plant will remain in bloom much
longer. Sow where they are to remain, and
thin to two feet apart. Hardy annual, two

feet high.
Calliopsis, fine mixed................. .05

CANDYTUFT. (Iberis.)

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. Candytutt, Rocket.
Universally known and cultivated, and
considered indispensable for cutting. All
- the varieties look best in beds or masses.
Seed sown in autumn produces flowers early

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__ in spring; when sown in April, flowers from

July to September; and some of the sorts

till frost comes. All the varieties are hardy,
--and easy to cultivate. Single plants trans-
planted look well and bloom profusely.
Hardy annual; one foot high.

-Candytuft, Rocket, white............ .05
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CARNATION. (Dianthus ihe Aue )

Carnation.

No flower can surpass, in delicacy of
marking, form, or delicious fragr: ince, the

tich hued Carnation. It has always been
one of the most esteemed-of the florist’s col-
lection, and there is no flower more desir-
able for the garden. The seed will not pro-
duce all double flowers, though a good per-
centage will be double, and of all shades
ard colors. many being very fragrant. Sow
under glass in green-house or hot-bed, and
when of sufficient size, transplant two feet
apart each way. New and choice varieties
are obtained from seed. Half-hardy peren-

nial; one and a half feet high.
Carnation, extra choice double, mixed. .10
CASTOR BEAN. (Ricinus.)
Castor | Bean.
Tall, majestic plant for lawns. with

leaves of glossy green, brown or bronzed
metallic hue, and long spikes of prickly
capsules of scarlet and green. An elegant
plant for a lawn, ane of very ‘quick ezrowth
in rich soil. Plant in hot-bed, and trans-
plant when three leaves have formed, or

plant where they are required. Tender
annual; eight to ten feet high.
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Chrysanthemum.
Chrysanthemums have deservedly: become
very popular during the last few years.
“They are showy and effective in the garden,
and very desirable for cut flowers.
Chrysanthemum, choice colors mixed.

CLARKEA.

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Clarkia.
The fiowers are very pretty, and of many
<olors, double and singie. Itis betcer to sow
the seed in September, and the plants will
be large enough by spring to make good
bloom. Hardy annual; one ania half feet
high.
Glarkia, mixed? 22 o eX

COLUMBINE. (Aguitlegia:)
The old single varieties of Columbine have
been known and admired for centuries under
the name of Honeysuckle. The new double
sorts are very beautiful. and embrace a great
variety of colors and forms, they are nearly
all hardy, and sceds can be sown in open
ground in spring or autumn, and they can
also be increased ‘by dividing the roots.
Hardy perennial:. two feet high. ~
Columbine, mixed double............

CONVOLVULUS, Major.—See Morning
Glory.

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CUCURBITA.—Scee Gourds.

CYPRESS VINE. (lpomea Quamocli.)
A most beautiful climber, with delicate.
dark gresn, feathery foliage, and an abund-

ance of bright, star shaped, rose, scarlet and
white blossoms, which, in the bright sun-
Shine, present amass of beauty. Planted
by the side of veranda, tree or stakes, and
trained properly, there is nothing prettier.
The seed will germinate more freely if warm |
water is poured on the ground after planting.
Tender annual; fifteen feet high.

Cypress Vine, mixed. 2 3.0 ie

DELP HINIUM.—See Larkspur.

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DIANTHUS.

The family of Dianthus is by far the most
useful of all the biennials and perennials,
and for beauty and variety, cannot be sur-
passed. The delicacy and richness of the
tints, combined with the aromatic fragrance
of many of the species, are valuable recom-
mendations for the entire family.

Dianthus, Chinensis.— Double ChinaPink.
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Mixed. oy aks ee ee eee
DIANTHUS, Barbatus—Sce Sweet William,
DIANTHUS, Caryophyllas—See Carnation

EVERLASTING. (Helichrysum.)

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Everlasting.

Large full,double flowers of various
colors, from bright yellow to searlet, shaded
and tipped. .Peculiarly desirable-as dried -
specimens; exceedingly handsome bouquets
may be formed of them for winter, if bloss-
oms be gathered when on the point of ex-
panding. Sow early in spring, in very good
garden soil, and thin the plants to one foot
apart each way. Hardy annual; six inches
to two feet high.

Everlasting, mixed colors.....-. VoneE .05

ESCHSCHOLTZIA. (California Poppy.)
Finely cut leaves of a glaucous color and,
blossoms about two inchesin diameter, of
many brilliant and showy colors. A bed
of Eschschoitzia in the sunshine makes a
blaze of color. As the stalks and vranches
are delicate they will do better if supported
by small sticks. Sow where the plants are
wanted to bloom, as they do not bear trans-
planting. Thintosixinchesapart. Hardy
annual; one foot high.
Eschscholtzia, mixed.............- .- -05

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FORGET- ics lah M Seibads

Ornamental Gourds.

growth, they are fine to cover old fences,
trellises, stumps, etc. The foliage is quite
ornamental, and the markings of some of
the fruit quite extraordinary. Do not plant
the seed until all danger of frost is over. and
select rich. mellow ground. Tender annual
climber; ten to twenty feet high.

Gourds, Ornamental, WH XCM #0)... s es .05

Foiet® -Me-Not.

The Forget-me-not is an old favorite plant,
bearing clusters of star shaped, delicate blue
flowers with white and yellow eyes. It flour-
ishes best in a moist Shady situation, and it
isin constant bloom nearly the whole season.
If the seed be sown in autumn, it will suc-
ceed best, and flower early in spring. Hardy
perennial; six inches high.
Forget-Me-Not, Alpestris, blue...... 10

FOUR O’CLOCK.— Marvel of Peru.

The plants are large, and require four feet
space; make a pretty hedge. Some of the
varieties have beautifully variegated leaves. | _ Highly valued for the fragrance of their
The flowers are funnel shaped, white, red flowers, and duration of bloom. They suc-
and striped, very fragrant, and open about | Ceed in avy rich, light soil and cuttings of

HELIANTHUS.—Sce Sun Flower.

HELICHRYSUM. —See Everlasting.
HELIOTROPE.

four o'clock in the afternoon, remain open | the shrubby kinds, taken off while young,
allnight, and generally perish before noon strike readily. Start under glass. Half-
the next day. Will grow in any common | hardy perennial; one foot high.

garden soil, from the seed sown in open Heliotrope, CHOICE WITKEU s. 2's Vdmnre sok .10
ground, Hardy annual; two feet sete 30a eae aa
Four O’clock, mixed........... ie ees OS

GODETIA.

HOLLYHOCK

; Godetia.
Beautiful garden plants. of easy cultivation
in any good garden soil, and remarkable for
the delicacy of their very fine.large blossoms.
~ Hardy annual;one to one and ahalf feet high. eS
x “Godetia, choice hs ee Be e's, 05 Double Hollyhock.

; se SSS ae The Hollyhock, in its present state of rer-
f ; — GOURDS.— Cucurbita. fection, is very unlike its parent of olden
& A tribe of climbers with curiously shaped | times; It now ranks with the Dablia, Aster,
fruit, in various colors. Being of rapid) Camellia, etc. For a background toa flower

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flowers are as doubie as a rose, of many
shades or color, from deep yellow, red,
purple, to pure white. Plant the seed in
June or July, in open ground, and in the
autumn, when the planus have made five
leaves; transplant to permanent position
three feet apart. They should be protected
during the winter. The following summer
they wlll bloom. Each plant should be sup-
ported by a stake. Hardy perennial: five
feet high.

Hollyhock, double, mixed............ 10

IBERIS.—See Candytuft.
ICE PLANT.—See Mesembryanthemum.
IPOMEA QUAMOCLIT.—Sce Cypress Vine.

JOSEPH’S COAT.—Sce Amaranthus Tri-
color.

LARKSPUR.— Delphinium. - z
The Larkspur is one of the handsomest
and most useful ot plants, and for large
gardens is invaluable. The leaves are much
divided; flowers in terminal spikes. The
briliiancy of some of the colors is unsur-
passed. Easily propagated by seed, or by
dividing the roots; delights in a deep, rich
soil, and should be sown 1n August or Sep-
tem ber.
Larkspur, Double Dwarf Rocket,

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LATHYRUS ODORATUS.—Scee Sweet Peas.

MARVEL OF PERU. Mirabilis. — See

Four O Clock. ~

MARIGOLD.

Marigold, El Dorado.

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garden from time Cail Sgaetaaecs
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display of bioom is Gesired,

the flower r
and where a ricl
is almost 1n lispensable. The Afriean Vvari- |
eties are tall, growing usually two feet or}
more, while the French are more dwarf, of |

H. Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Cataloque.

are desirable. Half

bloom till frost comes.
Marigold, best double French......
African, El Dorado........

MIGNONETTE.

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Mignonette.

A well known hardy annual, producing
dense, semi-globular heads of exceedingly
fragrant flowers, borne on spikes from three
to’six inches long.
whole season. and is so fragrant that the
whole atmosphere around is perfumed. No
garden should be without it. If sown at
intervals during the Spring, and early Sum-
mer, it will be in bloom t:ll killed by the
frost. Seeds sown in autumn will bloom
early in spriug. -Hardy annual: perennial
if protected; one foot high.

Mignonette, Sweet, (Reseda Odoraia). .05-

MORNING GLORY.—Convoloulus Major.

Morning Glory.
Handsome,showy climber of easy culture,
and suitable for covering arbors, windows,

trellises, old stumps, ete. If isso perfectly
hardy as Lo grow in almost any soil. Without
care, will soon cover any unsightly place if
support be given for the vines. The flowers
are the most brilliant in the morning, and
run through many shades, from white to
dark blue, red and striped. Hardy annual;

ten feet high. : ciat
Morning Glory, choice mixed......... .05-

MGURNING BRIDE.— See Scadiosa.

MYOSOTIS.

See Forget-Me-Not.

Is in bloom nearly the.

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MESEMBRYANTHEMUM.

Handsome and curious plant for hanging baskets,
leaves and stems are succulent and fleshy,
The whole plant is peculiarly brilliant in the sun-

crystals, and look like rock candy.

shine. The flower is white, and not conspicuous.
Can be grown in pots or open border, the former having preference.

in a warm situation.
Tender annual trailer: six inches high.
Mesembryanthemum, crystallinum—lIce

Dwarf etustinin

OXALIS.
Very pretty herbaceous plant with rich

rose colored blossoms. They thrive well in
a mixture of loam and sand; they should
not be watered after they have done flower-
ing, until they begin to growafresh. They
are desirable for greenhouse decoration, rock
work or baskets out of doors. Whe plant
can be wintered successfully in cold frame

if they are kep. dry and the frostis excluded.
Sow seeds in gentle heat early in spring,
and when well started, transplant
they are to flower. Half-bardy perennial.
Oxalis, choice mixed..

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where |

New Cross Bred or
Hybrid Variety. — It

makes an immense
growth of vine and
dense foliage, and is of
great value for the
North, as it is in full

bloom fully one mouth
before the old varieties

Vhe large flowers are
four to six inches in
diameter and very
numerous, completely

covering the foliage at
places. They vary in
form on different plauts
some being scalloped
others perfectly round,
others star shaped; the
foliage also varies from
the original shape, to

oxrk-leaved gud heart
shaped forms.
Moon Flower, New
Hyorids eer. : . 54. 10
rock work, vases and edgings The
and appear as though covered with icy

Succeeds best in dry, sandy loam, and

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NASTURTITUM, DWARF.
Tropaeolum Minor.

A bed of Dwarf Nasturiums in the
yard is very brilliant and attractive, and
blooms all the season. ‘The flowers are
more brilliant if the soil be not over

rich. Give each plant a foot of room.
/ Hardy annual; one foot bigh.
? Nasturtium, Dwarf, mixed....... .05
NASTURTIUM, TALL.
Tropacolum Lobbianum.
The Tall Nasturtium is a very rapid

and strikes freely from cuttings

The

£Trower,

but seeds sparingiy. colors are

very brilliant, aud of many shades,
~ from searlet to black. Fine for cover-
ing arbors, trellises and rustic work.
Hardy annual: ten to twenty feet high.
Nasturtium, Tall. mixed......... 05

f PETUNIA
} Petunias are unsurpassed, if indeed
| cqualed for m ing in beds. Their richness
ie { color. duration of bloom,and easy cuiture
| will always render them popular. They will
do well sown in open border mm spring, 01
(earlier in cold frame or hot-bed, and trams-
| planted eighteen inches apart.. By the latter
| Drocess, they will come: into bloo nuch
ie arlier, thourh they do perfectly well sown
lin open ground. ‘They like a sandy loam,

Tender perennials, but will bloom the first
|season. One eye a half feet high.

} Petunia, BAIRPOK iy 7esh Fd

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PANSY. { fn Germany, whece the culture of the
These lovely flowers are favorites with all, | Pansy is carried to the utmost perfection;
not only for the brilliancy and variety of | che following method is observed. :
their colors, but for the duravility of their A fresh bed of rich vegetable mold is
bloom. Seed may be sown in open ground | selecied every year, worked deeply and
in spring or Summer, or in hot bed early in| thoroughly manured, liquid menure also
spring. Young plants produce the largest} being applied occasionally during the sea-
and vest flowers. The plants should always| son. ‘I'he bed is well soaked the day previ-
occupy a cool, partially shaded situation. | ous to sowing. and the seed is kept evenly
and the ground cannot be too rich: coviness | moist and w 1] shaded during the germinat-
and moisture are necessary. Transplant | ing period (eighteen to twenty days.) Later
when aninch high. Seed sown in July witi| the plants are traasplanted to a similar bed
blossom late in autumn; if sown in October, | where they grow well into winter produc-
will bloom the following spring. Hardy | ing an abundance of large flowers.
biennial; four inches high. Pansy, extra choice mixed...... eas 205

Pansies.

pletely hiding the foliage. The blossoms are
of many colors, from pure white to deepest
purple, eyed aud striped. For masses and
| separate colors and for cutting for bouquets,
they are unsurpassed. The seed can be
{ planted in open ground in autumn or spring,
lor plants may be started in hot-bed and
transplanted. Give good, rich grcund. and
set plants six inches apart each way. Hardy
annual, one foot high.
| Phlox Drummondii, fine mixed....... .05

PORTULACA.

There are scarcely any fiowers in cultiva-
tion that make such a dazzling display of
beauty as a bed of many hued, brilliant
colored Potulacas. They are in bloom from
the first of July till killed by frost in
autumn. Plant under glass or in open ground
after it has become warm. in a light, sandy
soil, and in a dry situation. After the plants
appear withhold water, and if the bed has a
full exposure to the sun, the ground will be

Phiox Drummondii. covered with the plant, and the effect will be

Remarkable for the brilliancy and abund- beautiful. Tender annual nine inches high.

ance of their large, terminal flowers com- Portulaca,great variety of colors, mixed. .05

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PINK.— See Dianthus.

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Handsome flowers of exceeding sweetness,
in hemispherical heads on long stems. The
color are deep and light purple, scarlet, white
and dark mulberry red; some of the dark
Shades are tipped with white. With proper
protection of the roots they will bloom two
or tbree years. Very useful for bouquets, as
their long stems work easily, and their strik-
ing colors as well as fragrance, are desirable.
Plant in hot bed, and transplant one and a
half feet apart. Tender perenuial, one to
two feet high.

Scabiosa, choice mixed............... .05

STOCK.

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The Stock bas for many
years been a general favorite,
but in late years the Germans
have grown them in such
perfection that they are con-
sidered almost indispensable
where a fine display is want-
ed. A large proportion of
4 the double flowers is pro-
duced from the seed. To
eee tee We ey have them in bloom early,

SMILAX.—WMyrsiphyllum Asparagoides. start in hot-bed, and trans-

ae ity ; et 2 plant when small, into pots}
: No climbing plant in cultivation alee Stock. and turn out in June to open
passes this for the graceful beauty of it8| border. The seed may also be planted in
foliage. In cut flowers, and for wreaths, open ground. Hardy annual; one foot high. |”
etc., it is indispensable to florists. Its hard Stock. choice mixed “05
texture enables it to keep several days after ? ET ts a ee et BP A te Re ;
being cut, without wilting; nothing is finer] SWEET WILLIAM.—Dianthus Barbatus.
for clothing statuettes, vases, etc. Soak the hi
seed in warm water for twelve hours, and
plant in pots, in hot-bed or green-house in
February, and keep in a warm, moist place.
One plant in a two inch pot is enough.
After they have completed their growth, and
the foliage begins to turn yellow, turn the
pots on their sides and withhold water till
August, when the little bulb which has
formed, can be repotted in good, rich earth,
and watered freely, and it will grow all
winter. The seed germipates very slowly,
sometimes requiring three or four months.
Tender perennial climber; ten feet high.

REEMA LES 2 Paks ig. ad hes 6 on we 10

SUNFLOWER.— Helianthus. eee wiles

Adapted by its stately growth for a back-| A bed of the finer varieties sports into an
ground to a lawn or screen to hide unsight- | endless variety of colors, and present a beau-
ly places. It is also raised as an absorbent/tiful sight. For display in the garden, the
of miasma in damp or ill-drained situations, | Sweet William is unstirpassed. The seed
thus preventing fevers. The flowers are} can be planted very early in the spring, in
really quite attractive. Plant the seed in| open ground, and will blossom the following
spring where desired, and thin to four feet} autumn; or it can be sown in August, and
apart in rows. Hardy annual; five feet| will make fine blooming plants for spring.
high. The plants will vloom several years, but
Sunflower, double............ seeeeee -05.) young plants bloom better, and seed should

Sunflower, Large Russian, a very tall! be sown every year. Hardy perennial; one
growing single variety, often fifteen feet to; and a half feet high.

Old fashioned flowers but very popular.
there are 2 fiew species of great beauty,
which are an ornament to any garden.
Hardy perrenials, blooming first year frum
seed, if sown early; will not bear transplant-
ing well.

Poppy, choice mixed..:............... 05

RICINUS.—See Castor Bean.

twenty feet high; the stalks are sometimes | Sweet William, Single, mixed..... EBA!
used for fash, Ee ae oan oe ateseig bose .05 TROPAEOLUM MINOR. — See Dwarf
SNAPDRAGON.—Scee Antirrhinum. Nasturtium.

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SWEET PEAS.
~ Few flowers are more deservedly popular
than these showy, free flowering climbers.
The purity and brilliancy of their coloring
and their peculiar and graceful form make
them universal favorites. They are un-
surpassed for hedges and for cutting.

CuLTURE.—Sweet Peas should be sown
in drills, as early as possible in spring, in
rich, friable soil. Prepare the bed by
thoroughly working in a large quantity of
well rotted manure. Make a trench six
inches deep. In this sow the seed and
cover two inches deep. As soon as the
plants begin to show through, fill in the
rench. This will secure a deep planting
vithout the bad effect of deep covering of
the seed at first, and So enable the plant to
bloom continually through the heat of
summer. As fast as the flowers come into
bloom or fade, they should be cut off, for
if the pods are allowed toferm the plants
will stop blooming.

Sweet Peas, *‘Miss Blanch Ferry.’’.. .05
; : sd ianterat)\) Ob.< eve iapretacenats seo ens UU C/E aa .05
Sweet Peas. 6é ‘* Eekford’s New, finest

SALVIA.—Plowering Sage. i
, This is a very ornamental plant, flowering}
in spikes of fiery red, crimson and blue, and
continues in blossom in’ open zround till
frost, when the plants gan be removed to
the green-house and will continue in bloom
along time. Start the plants in hot-beds,
and transplant into light, rich soil, about
one foot apart.
{

Salvia, Splendens, (Scarlet Sage)..... .05
TROPAEOLUM LOBBIANUM.—See Tail

Nasturtium.

VIGLET.— Viola.

The Violet should not be wanting in any
garden,on account ofits fragrance and early |
appearance. A single flower will perfume a!
whole room. Succeeds best in a shady. |emblem of faithfulmess. Hardy perennial;
sheltered place, and can be easily increased | six inches high.
by dividing’ the -roots.”.'T’he Violet. is an} Violet, finest mixed... 3.22.22 fsck NB:

VERBENA.

No plant is more generally cultivated,
or more eagerly sought after, than the
Verbena, and no plant excels it for
masses in beds on the lawn. In the
varieties may be found every color except
yellow. ‘I'he white is so pure, the crimson
and scarlet so vivid, and the purple so
deep, while the striped blossoms are so
conspicuous, that they are very desirable. °
{hey flower perfectly well from seed
sown in spring. If sownin open ground
in May, they will bloom in August, vut
if started in the house, in-pots, in winter,
thev will be in bloom sooner; each plant
will require a space of four feet. Halr-

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dee oles hardy perennial trailer; one foot high,
Verbena, choice German seed, mixed
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WALL FLOWER.— Chetranthus Cheiri. ZINNIA.

‘The large massive spikes of the Wall; 4 very showy plant, with large, double
Flower are very conspicious in beds and | jjowers, which, when fully expanded, form
borders. and are very useful in making! hemispherical heads, become densely im-
bouquets. They are deliciously fragrant, | bricated, and might easily be mistaken for
perfectly double, and combine many shades} qyarf Dablias. The colors run through all

_ of color, the orange-purple and chocolate | the shades of carmine, lilac, scarlet, purple
, predominating. Sow the seed early, in hot- crimson yellow, to pure white. If any
_ bed, and while the plants are small, prick | single blossoms appear, they should be at
them out into pots, and sink the pots into} oye, pulied up. Sow the seed early. in
the earth. On approach of cold weather! spring in open. ground, and transplant to
remove the pots to the house, and they will | one and a half feet a part, in good rch soil. .
bloom all winter. Tender perennial; one} opr gtart under glass for early blooming.

and a half feet hight. | Half-hardy annual; one and a half feet high:
Wall Flower, Fine German Double, ance Paka: yee
yt Co A oS 21 ale SS i GY a ae 10| Zinnia, double mixed........-..--..+. te

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Bor Summer and Autumn Blooming.

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CALADIUM ESCULENTUM.
Hlephant’s Hars.

‘4

¥,

i Caiadium Escuientum.

¥ A very effective plant, and suitable for}

_ #ither a single plant on the lawn, masses in

f beds, or for margins of water; its very dis-

: tinct apron Jike-leaves often attain the

* _ Jength of three feet by twenty inches wide.

. Bulbs can be stored in dry sand in winter,
and kept from year to year. EACH,
Medium Sized Bulbs................. 15 |

GLADLOLUS. Gladioli.

The last twenty years have witnessed a] tivation, and blooms the first season. The
marvelous improvement in the realm of|culture is very simple. They thrive in
flowers. Nowhere is that improvement] almost any good soil, except a stilf clay,
more marked th in in the Gladiolus. Ithas, | require full sunlight, and are only liable to
- seemingly, been developed to a point of ab-|injury from rank manure. Plant the bulbs
-soluted perfection in respect to both fourm | six to nine inches apart, the large ones four
_ and color. No other flower has gained more | inches and the small ones two inches deep.
rapidly in public favor; this could not weil| Make an early planting of the smallest
_ __ be otherwise, for in addition to the great in-| buibs first as soon as the ground is suffic-
__ érinsic merit of the flower, it is easy of cul-| iently dry and warm, and continue to plant

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at intervals of two weeks during the spring
and early summer. In this way a succession
of bloom may be had from midsummer until
frost. In autumn, before freezing, they
should be dug and dried, the earth aud old
roots removed, and then stored in a cool, dry
place, secuie from frost until spring.

Dahlias,

LILY.

The Lily has been. with eminent prcesperi-
ty, styled the ‘‘Queen of Flowers,” and truly
no flower conveys so adequate an idea of
queenly beauty, majestic grandeur and falt-
less purity as the Lily. Their culture is
simple, and with a little care failure is im-
possible. The bulbs should be planted in
spring aS soon as the frost is out of the
ground until first of May; the earlier
the better. Select a well drained spot,
dig the soil deep, and make it fine, enriching
it abundantly with very rotton cow manure
and adding a liberal mixture of sand. Set
the bulbs from three to five inches deep, ac-
cording to size. During the winter it 1s ad-
visable to cover the surface of the bed with
a thin layer of manure, which will not only
afford a slight protection to the bulbs, but
will materially enrich the soil. In spring
the manure may be removed or dug in be-
tween the rows. Care should be taken that
they have proper drainage, no water being
allowed to stard around the roots. Once

- Per Doz. Por 100
Shades of Red mixed....... .30 $2 00
White and Light mixed.... .60 4 00
Yellow mixed.... hae 440 3 00
Pink and Variegated...... 40 3 00
Salmon and Buff........... .60 4 00
Extra Fine Mixed, embrac-
ing alreclors. poses er eee .40 2 50

DAHLIA.

The Dahlia has always been «
favorite for Autumn flowering. The
flowers are So symmetrical and perfect,.
and the range of brilliant colors so:
large and varied, that they will always.
be popular where display is wanted.
The roots are tender, and easily injured
by frost They should beset three feet
apart, after all danger of frost is over,
and during winter placed in a cool cel-
lar, and not allowed to freeze. The
plants shou:d be supported by tying to

‘stakes.
LARGE FLOWERING, orn SHOW
DAHLIAS. EACH.

Fulgens, Picta, scarlet tipped, white.. ..£25

Golden Bedder,deep orange.fine form.. 25

Miss Dodd. bright golden \ellow, one ofs
the-best VellGWS Aacseeee es eet eee

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POMPON. ORBOUQUET DAHLIAS.
'Guilding Star or White Aster, pure
white, very double, the gem of the
double white }ompors. A _ prolific

, bloomer, fine for cut flowers...... .....
Marguerite. a beautiful pink; it is
perfectly double and about two inches

in diameter: blooms profusely from
first of August until frost. This quality

of earliness renders it particularly
valuable 224 "a Se eS toe 5
Little Goldlight,gold,tipped with scarlet 25
EACH. DOZ.

Double, Extra ChoiceMixed, .25 2.00

produce extra fine specimens, plant the
bulbs in small pots (4-5 inches) early in
spring, and raise them in green-house or
house

CHINESE SACRED OR ORIENTAL
LILY.

The grandest of all winter flowers;:can be
potted at any time before May Ist, and will
bloom in four weeks. They are easily grown
in a@ bowl or saucer of water. with a few
pebbles to keep them in place. They are
remarkable for blooming nearly all the year;
each bulb sends up from five to twelve
spikes, which bear clusters of large. perfect,
waxy white blossoms with a yellow center,
and a powerful and delicious fragrance
which is not excelled by any flower. A
dozen bulbs started at intervals will give a
succession of flowers through the winter.

firmly established, they should not be dis-| Chinese Sacred Lily, selected heavy

turbed oftener than once in five years. To

bulbs, each 20

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LILIUM AURATUM.
Golden Banded Lily of Japan.

This magnificent Lily succeeds wellevery-
where. It is justly entitled to the name often
given it, ‘The Queen of Lilies,” as itis de-
eidedly the most beautiful of all Lilies.
The immense flowers are produced in the
greatest profusion, and are deiiciously fra-
grant. In beauty of color and markings it
surpasses ali other Lilies, the large white
petals are thickly spotted wiih rich choco-
late-crimson, and have a bright golden-vel-

low band through the center of each. acu.

OMe AIPAC. 6.0.6. kk ee 25

LILIUM HARRISI.
Bermuda Easter. Lily.

This beautiful Lily was introduced five
years ago from Bermuda, and no other vari-
ety of Lily is so popular. The flowers are
large, trumpet shaped. pure waxy white,
beauty. The
ends of the petals are most gracefully re-
curved. The fragrance is delightful. It is
the most valuable and popular variety in
cultivation for winter blooming, many thou-
sands being grown each season for church
decoration at Easter. By starting a few
bulbs at intervals of three to four weeks, a

succession of bloom may be had for a long
time. It frequeutly produces 30 flowers on
a singe plant, and has the valuable pecul-
larity of flowering two or three times in suc-
cession without rest, so it might really be
termed an ever-blooming lily.
Paw RETA». 52,5 eo sot - ae te

CALLA.—Richardia Ethiopica.

The well-known Lily of the Nile, or
Egvptian Lily, with large white flowers and
upright spear-shaped foliage; one of our
finest house plants. Requires plenty of
water, blooms generally at Easter, but cam
be made to flower at almost any season of
the year.

EACH

Gillan jiry. ble An cok He Ui oe ee 25.
MADEIRA VINE.

Tuberous rooted climber, with glossy.

green leaves, an] delightfully fragrant

white blossoms. Sometimes called **Mig~
novette Vine.” It is of rapid growth, and
from a few tubers vines will be produced
sufficient to cover one side of a cottage in a
single season. The tubers are tender and

must be protected from frost during winter.
EACH, DOZ_
WAGES . Sserod Sowa See eR AZ 1D.

peared.

TUBEROSE.

The flowers of this well-known and
popular plant are waxy white. doubdle
and so fragrant as to perfume the whole
satmosphere for some distance around.
They are useful for forming button-hole.
bouquets, in large bouquets, or as single
“Specimens. Each bulb flowers tut once.
but the smaller bulbs can be set out for
future flowering when their growth is
complete. A gin d way to grow Tuberoses
is to fill five-incli pots haif-full of cow
manure, and the remainder, with good,
rich earth mixed with sand. Plant the
bulbs in this in April. water moderately,
-and hasten growth by putting in a warm
light place. When weather has become
warm, plung the pots in the earth out
of doors. They will usually flower be-
fore cold weather in autumn: if they do
not, the pots can be brought in. and
they will bloom in the house. The bulbs
cannot be safely sent by mail before
April Ist.

New Excelsior Pearl.—This variety is
characterized by its short, robust
stem and long spikes of large flowers
in great profusion. perfectly double
and twice the size of vhe common Tube-
rose, while of equally delicious fra-
grance. Each 5cts. Doz _ 50cts.

‘Large Double.—A fine stock of well-
known double tuberose. Each 5cts.
Doz. 50cts.

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CROCUS.

Among the earliest to bloom in spring
fs this beautiful little flower, lifting its
head almost before the snow has disap-
Blooming at a time when the
greund is destitute of foliage or flower,
it is a welcome visitor. The Crocus suc-
ceeds when grown in ‘pots,
well in glasses. They present the best ap-
pearance, however, when grown in masses
in a bed,. for which large quantities should
be used, say from oue hundred to five hun-
dred in a bed. A desisable effect is pro-
‘duced by setting Crocuses here and there
over the lawn. It is only necessary to
lift the turf and insert the bulbs two or
three inches deep. They will care for
themselves, blooming very early amid the
zrass and dying down to the bulb in ample
ime to be entirely out of the way of ‘the

and tolerably |

lawn mower. Once planted, they wiil re-
main uninjured in the ground and bloum
for years. ‘be Crocus shvuld be pianted
in autumn, in any good garden soil, about
three inches deep and about twa inches
apart if in beds or border. As they are
entirely hardy, they may remain undis-
turbed for years. In-doors tLe Crocus can —
be easily forced, planted from six to a doz- —
en in a pot of ordinary soil, or in smali —
lasses, kept cool. weli watered, and given —
plenty of fresh air. It may also be grown ©
in water on tea plates with a little sand, —
only one variety on each plate, the bulbs ©
placed close together. In the house they —
bloom a month earlier than out doors.

Per Doz Per 100 7

Mixed Wibites. 752 Jd. eck 10 .80-
Pree ten B15 cryMtney ene Meyer Panes ep € .10 80

PS is grag ees (ai te We ee ea aca «.10 :8Q —

O's a Collars. 6 cha aciaee gage 10 80.

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Single Hyacinths.

The Hyacinth is universally admired,
both for its perfect flowers and its delicate
-and fragrant perfume. It succeeds equally
Well in the house and garden. Its culture is
~ very simple, and if attention is paid to the
following directions a failure is almost im-
possible.

. Ovt-Door CULTURE IN BEDS OR BORDERS
The bulbs should be planted almost any time
from October to December, before the winter
frosts set in. They succeed in any good, well
_. drained garden soil. Dig deep, and mix. in
_ alittle thoroughly decomposed manure if it
- is athand. Set the bulbs about three or four
- inches deep and six to ten inches apart, with
+

a little sand under and above them. before
very severe weather comes on, it is necessary

- ‘to cover the beds with straw, leayes or
_ “manure, to/protect them from the sey_re
cold during winter, but care suould be taken
that this covering be not too thick and denise,
as the bulbs are rather more likely to be in-
jared by keeping too warm than hy freezing.
_' ‘The covering can be removed in March, and
the result is certain.
the buibs will flower from the middle of
April forward. The flowers mav be cut
freely as wanted without injury to the bulbs
When the flowers fade the flower stalk
- shouid be removed, to strengthen the bulbs,
- and after flowering when the leaves have
' faded, the bulbs should be lifted and allowed
_ toremain a week or two until perfectly dry;
- then after removing the old leaves and stems
_ they will be ready to pack away in a cool,

dry place for autumn use.

a PorCuntrure IN THE House.—Piant from
_ September to December in rich. saudy loam,
_ in four or five inch pots. inserting the bulb
_ base downward) firmly in the soil until it is
ri -nearly covered. Waver thoroughly, and set
_ the pots away in a cool.dark place for several
weeks. Vhis will allow the roots to grow
bs mate firmly fixed in the soil, when
i ney can be brought into the light, and at
once commence the top growth. By bringing
a the pots into the light at different times.
% _ Something of a succession of bloom may be

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had. During theie growth they should be
kept cool as possible, (55 to 70 degrees), near
the light, and watered frequently.

GLAss CuLTuRE.—To grow in glasses,
Selecta dark co.ored glass, fill with water
until the buib rests on the water, and set
away in the dark, as directed for pot culture.
Fill up the glass with water as fast as it
evaporates. If the water becomes impure,
it should b+ changed and the roots well
cleansed before putting in again. A small
piece of charcoal put in the glass will keep
the water pure much longer. After the roots
have attained a good growth. the glass can
be broughtinto the light and placed in acool
room near a window. Give them as much
fresh air as possible withont a direct
draught, plenty of light, and keep the glass
sufficient!y full of water. Do not keep them
in a close, warm room, nor about a fireplace.
If removed out of the direct ravs of the sun
when in bloom, the flowers will last longer.

MIXED HYACINTHS.
( Suitable for Forcing or Open Air Culture.)

EACH, PER DOZ, PER 100
Single Puré White..... J12 $1 25 «#4$6 00
Single Red. and Rose... .16 EVO «9
Single Blue. all shades. .10 100" <5. 95
Single Light Blue...... 12 125° 6 00
Single’ Yallow......... sites 125 600
Single. all colors....... }2 125 6.00
Double Pure White.... 12 125 600:
Double Red and Rose... .10 £00... 5775
Double Blue, allshades. .10 1: 0006. 9b CFn
Double Light Blue..... 212 25 6.06
Dauble-celows; 03, J15 2 O00 8 00
Double, all colars...... .12 1: 25. 668

LI LI ES. ( See Page 56. )

EACH,
PULL BUN EB TAN TICE oc Fitted agit ime <= 2d 720
ION TPS Mae RES a SS Sa ene 20
Calla, or Lily-ofothe Nile... 2. fe... 6s 20
Obinese Sacred Lily. / 400, sss. eee 25

NARCISSUS.

A beautiful class of early blooming flowers
not yet as highly appreciated as they deserve,
but becoming more popular each season buth
for out-door blooming and for use as cut
flowers, in the house. The colors varying
from pure white to bright orange, their deli-
cate fragrance, their easy culure and thrifti
ness. even ina smoky city atmosphere, en-
title them to the greatest popularity. The
double and single sorts are perfectly hardy
and need not be disturbed oftener than once
in three or four years, and not then unless
they hove become too much crowded by off-
sets. lant in the fallin good garden soil
about three or four inches deep. and two to
six apart.

Poeticus Ornatus.—Valuable for forcing;
three weeks earlier than Poeticus. Each
5ects. Per Doz. 50cts.

DOUBLE NARCISSUS.
Albus Plenus Odoratus.—White, very
double, sweet. Each 5c. Per Doz. 50c.
Incomparable.—Double vellow, large and
fine. Each 5c. Per Doz. 50c.
POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS.
Paper White.—New, iarge flowering, very
early. Each 10c. Per Doz. $1.00.
Roman.—Double yellow, fragrant,

very
fine. Each 10c. Per Doz. $1.00.

Single Tulips.
it is difficult to conceive of anything
more pleasing to the eye, than a bed of good

Tulips. The great variety of colors pro-
duced, their intense brilliancy and beauti-
ful shadieg make them universal favorites.
Another great consideration in their, favor
is the ease with which tney can be cultiva-
ted, requiring only any good common soil
to grow them to perfection; the price, too,
as compared with other bulbs, places them
within the reach of all. There is no class

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H. Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue

of bulbs that makes so rich and gorgeous _
a display of blossom with so little attention _
and care in cultivation, and at so trifling a
cosi. The Tulip has been so muca im-
proved by the Dutch cultivators, that it.
ranks high in the floral world. In form,
wealth of color, and the variety of its mark-

ings it is one of the most perfect of flowers. __

The culture of Tulips is the same as that
of Hyacinths, excep. that the bulbs should
be planted three to four inches deep,
and two to six inches apart. Tulips are
perfectly hardy, so only a slight protection
from extreme cold and sharp winds is desir-
able. All the single varieties force readily,
and of late have become great favorites in
the house in mid-winter. If potted in Sep-
tember, and treated as directed for Hya-
cinuhs, they may be had in bloom in Decem-
ber. When tney show a tendency to bloom
just above the bulbs. they must be kept
ionger in the dark to draw out the flower
stems. A splendid effect is obtained by
planting from three to a dozen bulbs in a
medium sized pot.

Mixed Tulips. é
Each. Per Dez. Per 10@

DOTS. 2 ieee Boe eee 05 .40 $2 50
WOwDIe kas rae he .05 .40 2 50
Parrot Tulips, mixed. .05 .50 3 08

LIST OF GHOIGE FLOWER SEEDS IN BULK.

Any yariety not included in this list can be supplied on short notice from the most reliable sources.
Half ounces will be supplied at ounce rates. Quarter pounds and upwards will be supplied at pound rates.

PER OZ. : PER OZ.
Amarantus tricolor; (Joseph’s Coat.)...$ .40| Mignonette, Sweet, large flowering,
Agquilegia, double mixed, (Columbine). .75 DOPALD: «cs Se eet oe $1.00 .10
Aster, China,’ mixed: meso ucs sees .75 | Nasturtium, dwarf mixed, per 1b..1.50 .20
Calliopsis; dwari; Mmixedso. itis bee .40 | Nasturtium, tall mixed, per lb....1.50 .20:
Gandy tutt. “Rocket... > y6 Seiden eee ,00 |\Oxalig, ehoice mixed: > vo nwis cs caaenies 2.50.
Centaurea, Cyans, mixed, (Bachelor’s Pansy, fine mixed, all colors. cae eeieceas 1.50
ES VAL DIU coe ih Oe WANS elesag om tatie Lig .30| Phlox, Drummondii, fine mixed Rs ey .80.
Oypress: Vine, mixed. . 02525 gsnilc oes . .40} Ricinus, (Castor Bean), mixed........ .25
Oarnation, extra choice, doyble mixed. 4.00 | Salvia, Splendens, (Scarlet Sage)...... 3.00:
Porget, Me-Not,(Myosotis Al pestris). 2... 1:50) Smilaw cee: woe oe ee bee .00
Gourd, Ornamental, mixed.......... .40!Sweet Pea. Eckford’s New Mixed..... 20
Helichrysum, ( Hverlasting)double mixed 1.00 ‘© Miss Blanch Ferry”...... 20:
Heliotrope, choice mixed............. BE OS Tia «¢ mixed, per Ib........51.25 15.
Hollyhock, fine double mixed......... 1.50): Sunflower, dou blecs ss; wie fea Ses ee 50.
We Pitnt of. ek Mees ie eae ay ti * Large, Russian.........: ef
Larkspur. double dwarf rocket mixed. .30; Sweet William, single, mixed......... 50
Mar‘gold, African, The Eldorado..... .50 | Violet. sweet scented, finest mixed.... 2 00
MuonF lower, Cross Bred orHybrid(new) 1.50 | Wall Flower, tine double mixed....... 4.00:

RA. Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Cctalogue. 61

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII.

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SOMETIMES CALLED

oston Ivy”

—AND—

wea eleocaty.. L7G.”

co eS Eee

A HARDY CLIMBING PLANT.

No picture can portray the beauty of this grand climbing plant. It is adapted to all
situations, and transforms the humblest cottage. It is entirely hardy in the most exposed
places, attaining a height of twenty to thirty feet in two or three years, clinging to stones,
brick or woodwork with the tenacity of Ivy. The leaves, overlapinz each o.her forma
dense sheet of green. For covering dead trees, rocks, walls, etc., it has no equal. In the
Summer the foliage is a rich shade of green, but in the Fallit assumes the most gorgeous
tints of scarlet, crimson and Orange, so dazzling as to be seen at a great distance.

Splendid field grown plants, very large, three years old, each, 25c. Per Doz., $2.00.

tas~See cut on last page of Catalogue Cover.

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Pepper Plants the Lowest Market Price.

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THE “PLANET JR”

FARM AND GARDEN TOOLS.

This very complete line of Tools is very popular, and very deservedly so. They are —
reliable and very accurate, and do not get cut of order. All of them have been either en-
tirely remcvdeled or greatly improved for the coming season’s work. Catalogue for 1892
with 50 illustrations and full descriptions, free on application.

a oe

THE “PLANET JR?
Hitt Droppine GarRpEN DRILL.

This drill wiil sow in hills with perfect.
accuracy, as wellasin rows. It will sow i
all kinds of garden seeds, from peas and ,
beans down to celery. It opens, sows,
covers, rolls down and marks the next row,
all at one operation. The machine holds if
two quarts: and is adapted for all con- 1
ditions of land, working especialiy wellin }
fresh ground or when planting on a ridge,
as it has two fifteen inch driving wheels
t placed six inches apart. This construction
y insures that the furrow for the seed will be
opened at an even depth, and also that the
covering will be regular, the plows being
adjustable and net interfered with by the
Ss ; wheel track. ’

The most important feature of any drill, however, is even sowing, and in that this machine excels.
Other drills having an uprightseed hopper and a discharge hole in the bottom, invariably sow varying
amounts of seed as the hopper is full, half-full, or nearly empty. This machine, however. has a force
feed in the shape of a purerubber double screw which works directly over a diamond-shaped hole in
the bottom of the hopper, and a metal shield regulates the feeding of the contents of the hopper to the
screw, so that it runs free and discharges in the most regular manner, whether full or containing only a
ingle paper of seed. : :

oe iaikee drill is set for the different seeds with the greatest accuracy by a beat thumb screw, which
regulates the flow by meuns of a rod connecting the seed index or dial with the discharge opening. This
dial contains the names of all the principal seeds, and is placed at the top of the right handle, in plain
sight and within easy reach. To sow any particular seed it is only necessary to move the index finger
(by the thumb-screw) till opposite the name of the seed tobesown. At the ends of the row, orat any
time when it is desired to stop the flow of seed. it is done instantly by a single movement of the thumb
without taking the hand from the handle, and the reverse Movement with the finger opens the drill
again to the exact point at which it was previously set. Price: boxed and delivered at Depot or Express
Office in Cleveland, O., $11.00. : ‘ ; =

We can alsosupply a special flow attachment for sowing onion seeds for sets, which will open
several shallow furrows side by side. making a band of plants about fourinches wide. This attachment
is an extra. Price, 50 cents. é

: a PRLS. ran mal BE ieee setae 1 ortilia D ill
“Omonea vite wrepomn and Pertilizer wri :

VY © & fi
For several years there has been a pressing
demand for a machine which would not only
do all that the machine just described will do,
but at the same time sow fertilizers either
above or below the seed as wanted and in any
quantity necessary. The machine shown in
this cut does*this work perfectly. It works
with entire :egularity whether there is much
or little in the drill. and smal! heaps_do not
interfere with its regular sowing. It holds

about one peck. The plows ean be set to
place the fer :

30ve or belc

seed. The is re d ac
curately by-a to th e hill
dropper. e of. both d: ills may
be cut off or nstantly.either separately
or together, th ing all loss atthe end
of the row. Iso has a force feed; a
double acting open metal worm discharging

: ely with each
regu atte a
- it does zy gad ee eae ce oe ae Re. an = clogging in the
revolution of the serew, supplying materiaito 1t Wito great Tes ite peak: ee 3
hopper. I ike the plain hill dropping drill. it does not sow WHen crawn backward, and can be quiet 4
= > = 4is i — } a aii — ; Vv Lis basis 2 he ws <a Ps a 9 ae. €
thrown entirely out of gear. Price: boxed and delivered at Depot or Express Oiiice in Cley eland,O., S16-

ir
2 arly: itis protected by metal feeding shelves, whic!

wel lend

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A. Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue. 63

THE “PLANET JR.”

No. 2

oE&ED DRILL

Sows all garden seeds ac
curately at any desired thick-
ness ordepth, opening,drop
ping, covering, rolling down
and marking the next row
all at one passage inthe most
perfect and reliable manitier,
It holds 24% quarts. It has
no cams, levers, brushes,
cogs, springs or shakers to.
~ get out of order: it is noise
less, automatic,self-cleaning
~ and accurate, it is remark
~ able for simplicity. strength
and for ease and perfection
of work in the field. Price;
boxed and delivered ai Depot
or Express Office in Cleve
land, O., $7.50.

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Pits PLAN B EL IR?

Combined Drill, Wheel Hos, Gultivator, Rake & Plow.

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This tool is unrivaled in beauty of design, perfection ot finish, convenience and capacity for work:
it is suitable for either the farm or the garden. As a Seed Drill it is the same as the No. 2, (see description
above), exceptin size. It holds one quart. For after care of the crop it is supplied with a pair of rakes,
a pair of long hoes, three reversible cultivator teeth and a large garden plow. As a Rake, it is invaluable
in preparing the garden for planting, and also for delicate after cultivation of the crop and for covering
seeds, ete., etc. Asa hoe it works safely and closely both sides of the row at once when plantsare small;
between rows When plants are large, working all rows up to 16 inches wide at one passage. As a Plow,
it opens furrows, covers them, hills, plows to and from, ete. Asa Cultivator, it is ‘admirably adapted to
deep mellowing of the soil. All the blades are tempered and polished steel

The different tools in this combination comprise all that are necessary for the greatest variety of work
usually needed in the hand cultivation of farm and garden crops, and are particularly useful for all
sown by a seed drill, Price; boxed and delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleveland, O., $9.50.

“The «Planet Jr.” Plain Double Wheel Hoe.

To meet a demand from some we offer the ‘‘Planet Jr... Double Wheel Toe, next described, . with
Only one pair of Hoes, and without leaf guards, wider the name of ‘‘Pianet Jr.”*? Plain DoubleWheel Hoe.
This willmakea very effective and cheap tool for parties who have limited work. Price, boxed and
delivered at Depot or Express Office, in Cleveland, Ohio, §.00.

€

= ee 4 0 See

64 A. Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue.

THE PLANES sae

Double Wheel “Noe, Cultivator, Rake and “Plow.

This very popular tool has been completely remodeled: is greatly simplified, strengthened,improved, .
-and merits the thorough admiration of every practical gardener- Each tool issent out with a pair of ©
rakes, a pair of hoes, four cultivatorteeth and a pair of plows. The wheels are adjustable in height, and
the arch is 14 inches high, thusenabling the operator to work both sides of the row at once, unless the
plants grow over 18inches high; then the wheels can be set to run close together and the tool used
between the rows. Leaf guards (detachable), go with each machine, to be used when plants extend inte
awWwiderow. This tool is light, very simple. made of the best material and highly finished, and nothing
‘can exceed the perfection and var ety of work it performs. Price; boxed and delivered at Depot or
xpress Office, in Cleveland, O., $6.50.

THE: “PLANET: diese

Single Wheel Noe, Cultivator, TRake and Plow.

in improving this tool care has been taken to combine extreme lightness, strength, variety of tools,
nd great adjustability. It has one pair of long hoes, a pair of rakes, a pair of four-inch sweeps, one
proad cultivating tooth, a steel garden plow, and one detachable leaf guard. All the blades are tempered
and polished steel. This tool is pronounced by practical men as without an equal in beauty of design
and finish, ease of operation, quality of work and variety of adjustment, andin this improved form is,
unquestionably, the \ightest running, the most convenient and practical Single Wheel Hoe known.

The form of the blades has proved superior to all other shapes, insuring a forward slanting cut next
to the plants and consequent close work without danger, and at the same time thorough cultivation of
the soil. Thecultivator teeth, in combination with the hoe, enable the operator to perform almost every
variety of work, either in the field or garden. All rows, from s:x to eighteen inches apart, can be perfectly
thoed at one passage. Theframe allows every desirable adjustment, is quickly raised or lowered-to
regulate depth, and the wheel can be attached centrally :r to either side of the mwchine, giving the
operator the important advantage of hoeing both sides of the row at one passage when desired. Price;
yoxed and delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleveland, O., $5.00.

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wrote eer

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THE “FIRE-FLY”
Single “Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow.

This convenient tool hasrapidly convinced practical gardeners of its high merits. Itis also remodeled,
and has the broadfaced wheel. It combines lightness and strength with the greatest adjustability, while
its highly polished and tempered steel tools make gardening comparatively a pleasure. The tools are all
made after the most perfect models. and are, first, a pairof admirable h»es which can be set to work te
or from the row and to any desired depyh, Next. aset of three reversible cultivator teeth to be used
together or singly or in conjunction with the hoes. Third, a large, excellent garden plow. The whole
tool is light and strong, attractive in appearance, and capable of standing Lard usage for years, while
ae ice = its final recommendation. Price, boxed and delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleve-

30 ? *) 4.00. -

A. Tilton’s raid aba Seed Cero: 65

THE *FIRE-FLY”

Wheel Garden Plow.

Makes the care of a vegetable gardena pleasure
and 10,000 families who could not tind time to
keep a garden, if attempting ¢ ultivetion with the
ordinary hand hoe, can raise their own vege ‘tables
successfully with the “Fire-F ly.”’ It takes the
place of the horse and plow, or cultivator, re
quiring no wide headlands to turn on and is in
valuable during all the gardening season. Price,
delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleve
Jand, O., $2.35.

The “Planet Jp.” Grass Edger.

This perfect little tool does either straight or curved work most accurately, edging at the desired
angle, and at the speed of a mile an hour. Afterall, the grand secret of attractiveness in out-of-door
surroundings is extreme neatness: surrender that and the restisin vain. The little ‘Planet Jr.”’ Edyer
assists wonderfully in producing this indispensabie effect. Jt will give more genuine pleasure and satis-
faction for its moderate cost and the little time expended in its use, than the lawn mower. It should be
a constant companion of the mowerand is invaluable in giving the last touch of neatness to the lawn,
when the mower has done its best.

For heavy work the frame formsa pocket just the proper size to carry a brick, which gives the needed
additional weight for effectual service. Strawberry growers will find it also a rapid and perfect tool for
cutting off surplusrunners, For this work the hoe may be removed.

By removing the wheel, the hoe may be used alone with great satisfaction in the vegetable garden,
first cutting away from the crop, and then returning the earth. Price, boxed and delivered at Depot or
Express Office in Cleveland, O., $3.50.

et ee

tl
SO Se

THE “PLANET JR.,” ALL STEEL,

Horse Hoe and Cultivator Gombined, with Wheel.

No tool which has ever been offered to the
American public has so rapidly gained in favor as GN
the ‘‘Planet Jr.’ all Steel Horse Hoe and Cultivator
Combined with Wheel. This is due tothe fact
that for the cultivation of all farm crops none equals
it in ease of handling, variety and quality of work
done, and lightness of draft.

Itismade entirely of iron and steel, except the
handles; has an ‘expanding frame which can he
closed to five inches or opened to twenty-four; basa
side adjustment for the handles by which they may
be set from one side to the other by loosening a single
bolt; has a lever wheel by which it may be “changed ie }
to any depth in an _ instant, and is provided $F oceans wer Oh
with such a variety Of adjustable teeth as enables it to all kinds of one-horse cultivation. ‘he two front
teeth are three inches wide, and of such a form as is best adapted to enter the soil, cut off the roots of
growing weeds, and turn them upside down while preparing for the easy working of the rear blades.
The cultivator teeth can be set to work deep or shallow, as desired. The patent side steels are five inches
wide, and by means of the patent side standards can be turned at any angle desired. or completely re-
versed. ‘This feature is found on the ‘‘Planet Jr."* Horse Hoe alone. The rear steel is seven inches wide,
and designed to fill in the furrows made by the side steels, leaving a fine ly shaped bed around the plants.
The tool is also furnished with three extra cultivator steels which can be placed on the three rear stand-
ards when desired, thus making it a plain cultivator, All the standards now used on the ‘‘Planet Jr.”
Horse Hoe are made from heavy sheet steel, struck up into the proper shape by special machinery. These
Holiow Steel Standards are far superior to anything ever before offered to the public, and are a dis-
tinguishing feature of the improved “Planet Jr."° Horse Hoe. Price. including Whee), delivered at Depot
or a hey na in Cleveland, O., $8.50. Without Wheel, delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleve-
jan 00

Matthews Garden Seed Set Drills and Gultivators.

MATTHEWS’ GARDEN SEED DRILL

The Matthews’ Drillis designed to be ised in field or garden. When in di auioit it opens the furrow,
drops the seed accurately at the desired depth. covers it and lightly rolls the earth down overit, and at
the same time marks the next row, ali of which is done with mechanical precision, by simply propelling
the drill forward. Jn this way it sows, withan evenness and rapidity impossible forthe most skilful
hand to do, all the different varieties of Beet, Carrot, Onion, Turnip, Parsnip, Sage, Spinach, Sorghum,
Peas. Beans, Broom Corn, Fodder Corn. ete.

The agitator stirs the seed in the hopper thoroughly by a positive motion, which insures continuoms
and uniform delivery. and the bottom of the hopper is made sufficiently dishing to sow the smallest
quantity of seed. When desired, the movement of the agitator can be checked, and the drill may then

he propelled forward or backward withont dropping seed. ‘There is also an ingenious device just added

hy whieh the seed ean be cur off while turning at the ends of rows, thus saving quite a percentage of seed.
The improved markers are made adjustable for the purpose of marking the rows at any desired distance
Apart, and they mark them distinctly whether the ground is even or uneven.

Itis also provided with an indicator having the names of different seeds thereon. To adjust the Drill
for planting different kinds of seeds. it is anly necessary to turn the indicator aronnd until the name of
the seed to be planted comes-to the indicator-pin at the top. Price, boxed or delivered at Depot or

Sxpress Office in Cleveland, O., 38.00.

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66 A. Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Cataloque.

Matthews’ Drill, Gulthiator and Hoe. Gombined

Matthews’ Drill, Cultivator and Hoe,
combined, isthe most complete Com-
bined Implement of the kind made.
When used asa Drill, it possesses all
the features of the separate Matthews’ =
Drill, except itis of asmaller size. It-
will sow all the different varieties of
vezetable seeds as well as that, and
when used as a Cultivator or a Hoe. it
is substantially like the Matthews
Hand Cultivator or the Matthews’
Wheel Hoe, and is fully equal to either
of them. It has with it a pair of
superior style Hoes with long Steel
Blades. for use in exchange with the
cultivatorteeth, which are easily and
quickly adjusted. This machine is
very efficient, either as a Drill ora
Cultivator, and will be found; to be
adapted to any kind of soil. Price,
= : boxed and delivered atDepot orExpress
SSS Office in Cleveland, O., $10.00

The above, without the hoes. Price, boxed aud delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleveland, 0., $9.50.

\\ The “Success”

HAND GARDEN

CULTIVATOR.

One of the latest simplest, best and easiest running
tools that has ever been manufactured.

TLe High Wheel and the Points or Shovels operating
under that wheel is an accomplishment not attained
heretofore, and must be seen in operation in the ground
to be appreciated.

This tool can be operated at 11, 9, 6 and 3 inches,thus
ada_ting itself to all kinds of vegetables and berries,
particularly strawberries. It can be operated at a two-
mile per hour gait, thus saving largely of time.

This tool.if properly handled, makes weed an im-
possibility. Price, delivered at Depot or Express
Office in Cleveland. O., $5.00.

The “Success” Double Whee! Garden Cultivator.

We also have a Cultivator. simisiar to the above. but wich two wheels, making a tool with which one
ean work both sides of the row at once. It can also be used with a single wheel, like the above, by
simply removing one wheel. Price, delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleveland, O.. $6.50.

EXCELSIOR WEEDING HOOK.

For weeding fiower beds or vegetable gardens. It will work wellamong rows of seedlings. among
ornamental plants, or in any place where freedom from weeds is desired. It removes the weeds with
far greaier rapidity than in the usual manner. without injury to the plants, and will pay for itself in one
day’suse. Price, 25 cents.

HASLETINE HAND WEEDER AND SCRAPER.

The latest and best hand weeder for use eitherin the flower or vegetable garden. For Onions and.
Strawberries itis simply indispensable. It is rapid, easy and thorough in its work. The blade is % inch
wide, +:inch thick, solid steel, oil tempered, and has five sharp edges. Price, 30 cents.

Each.
The Coneave aud Curved Seed Potato Knife..............................-.. $ 35
Ditibles, Larcre Size: 0 5-2 See ie tee eee et oe wecverre se a0
Dailies, Medinm Size. ooo... kk eke cba Pe pc ae cote ee eas cee ete 40
Per, Piece. Per. Hun.
Bram. Base, 2’ de...) uF -S 2h peace Sc ee ee weet tear oe 20 $18 00 |
FERTILIZERS. ?

Fine Ground Pure Raw BoneMeal. Per 1b.5 cts, Per. 106 lbs. $2.50. Per Ton in Sacks of 200 lbs. each 333.06
PARIS GREEN.

Warranted Strictly Pure Paris Green, put up in straw board boxes.

PID EOEC8 i foe 8 ob Pes ay (149. Speirs: 3 0 eee ee
es geese! 5 ER al Bee ee Ltn ne | The price of Paris Green | 28 ** ‘* Sp ae ey eee EEN
i pas fas oe ae eet Odi the ee ‘ for 1892 not being establish- ; 56 ‘ ce SOK mt eek ae a,
2 DL setetrtetetssenereneseeenammemees | ed at time of going to‘press, aL) Le ee parece eee nape = Pe
abl, bine WS 4 ee Ee OS ; Weare anable to quote. Hi > Bieta Sh SRS Ae ee Fac SAA SRST

Vat ABLE TABLES.

Quantity of Seed requisite to produce a given num)der of plants and sow an acre of ground,

a noe ale Qnantity
Ore er ‘Tre ver Acre
- Artichoke, 10zZ, to 500 planis.ivs.si0... 3 Ib. Hens. .0-- ; res bt
epeparag, 1 OZ. to 200 Rais esto, a aS. Kale, 1 Oz, to B.000 p junts. <%. Es ee Ibs.
i BD ee a ae Cae 2% bu. Kohl, Radi, 1 oz. to.s00 feetot drills ens Ty.”
Beane, dwurf, 1 qt. to 150 tt. of drill.... 14 Leek, 1 0%. tu 250 feet of drill. ‘3 io. 4
Saar pole, 1 quart to 200 hills. 2.2.2.0... Toa Lettuce, 1 0z, to 250 feet of drill Pie.
ey Hest gurden, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill..... 10 Ibs, . Martynia, J oz. to50 feetof drill......... 10
Beet, Mangel, 1 0z. to 150 feet of drill.... 6 oe * Melon, Musk, Loz. to 100 hills. . td FOr
Baye Loz, to 3,000 pet ees op. OS ps Water, 1 02. to 2a Nills***-......-: 3
106 Tossa Nasturtium, 1 0z. to 50 feet of dri Ww
Brassels Sprouts, s 0%. ‘to 5, yuo plants, aX, as hey Oats. st 55 ; ‘ y “onl a 4 ; we bu.
Buckwheat., Sets eae 1-2bu. Okra, 10Z. to.5) feet of drill...... f2..40° Ibs,
* ~ Cabbage, 1f OZ, 10 3,000 vlauts, Wee ee ae Og Onion seed. 1 oz. to 200 feet of drill. . Eato's >
Cutrot. 1 0z. to 150 of drill... en eo US BP TOr SCts2i¢. ’ 30 to su"
Be cepones: 1 Oz, to 3,000 plants. . ) OZ, Onion Sets, I quart to. du feet of drill. Sha, & bu.
‘elery, 1 0Z, to 10,000 plants. . [AG ae go a Parsnip, | 0%. to 250 feetof drill,......... 5 Ibs
ps Clover, Alsike and White Dute Feo ae ES: Parslevii.07. to 25 )feetof drill .......-%. Bk
Bi Onion taiege Red & Crimson'l'refoil + * | Peas, garden, 1 quart to 150 of dril. 2 bu,
ME d ee ated | eae oF mk CLIQUE oietote ee ot OS ey ena ae ROR
fe Collards, 1 oz. to2 “500. plants Os Sa Bee 6.) 07, Pepper, 1 0z. to |}, 50 plants. oes + Syl eee 107,
Corn, sweet, 1 quart to 500 hills... Leh Bat Ott eo ar OlMtOeR <'.. SAP Oe. DU
q Cress, 1 02. to 150 feet of drill. ei Ry Pump kin, 1 quart ‘to BOO ott eae er ees 4 «ts
7 ‘Cucumber, 1 0zto 80 hills...:........... 1g Radish, loz. to 140 feet of drili.......... 8 Ibs.
| Eggplant 1 oz, to 2.000 plants...........8. oz. | Rye.. a atiat peg ees CFS ye
E Endive, 1 02, to 300 feet of drill. ee. SD Bor an Salsity, 1 oz. to 60 feei of drill. jeaee o. IDB
Be . Whex., Se aie eae Lee Dit kta spinach, 1 oz. to 150 feet of Millie fee: Th ah
_ Garlie, bulbs, 1 lb, to 10 feet of drill... ie Sumuniar Sayory, 1 oz, to 500 teet of drill. 2
Gourd, 1 07, to 25 hills..... 5 o.). [26 Ibs | Squash Summer, 1 0z,to 4o-hills.......... 2
vi Oxees, Blue, Kentucky AAR htt eee Us i Winter, 1 0Z..to 1) Hills..¢.<.... 3
_ ‘* Blue, Englisb.. : bedi e Loe ie es — Toniato, 1, oz to 3,000 plants. . 3 02
Hungarian and Millet.:......- rice pe Tobacco, | 02. to 5.000 PIRDAS. i. 2b anes uke BO
Mixed Lawn, I1b to 60u gq. ff. 3;to5., |. “Purnip, 1 02, to 250 feet ofdrill,....... .. )% lbs.
Orchard, Perennial Rye, Red Top, bes ce WRICME Bs hea, os pak WO tte hoe h Oe DU
Fowl Meadow & Wood Meadow 2 bu. MOLISE TS Ne Sere erie Pohl st tae ck toe"
Timothy... Syn Ee ape ies
“Number of Plants or Trees to the Acre at given distances.
nr : No. rlants. Dis. apart. : No. plants.
pe vk gv 72 ee 174,240 Ts Mis ae pte ly RRR aes Arnrgy Wat hy atom eee HY
POOR erie diy) aw -0%%- 19,000) Tie SACRE, oe Sk ee ae Re oo ota OU 2
tater e sees keene - SORA Ae tei (IaEY a IC gs ade leet tie ta of aarie Sia peice aeete. eywtdis 573
eaten ev crveeis oaths lise ce ve 6,969 TORE ee 2 AEN see NRT tics She ase kh lay. at SAGO
i pea BT a aide 28 = oir = SA 14,520 Rite ete Rg Se oat, da eine sb + an 2 SO
Sooo USE ot? 5 Ra earn baer ede) Te he eee erecta eee Sees ee ot 4s c= ee
Pee, 2... ate ., 110,886, MR i Rode og gin ke Sette wie ve eee oet Om
st, 2 eae a 5,444 ieee ts ke the REG treo ce, POR
1 Ye Oe, See 3.629 Dt MNES A anaes Ee I pe ney Se ns on. OD
be crf ACCA ya ICR i 2.722 Te MEN WEE SW icher Recah tle. 4 Montes Koi tp he Mi ab. tere? * 4%
ae 1,742
uF Weight of Various Articles in the State of Ohio.
GORE We Sy ies eee per bu. 48 Ibs, PRRCHES a). ) ches elegtseseiceedey nn PEL, bu, | 46 Ibs.
ite eo Be See ee Baers M2 ee ne ee ae ey Aecere hy 60“
ae 48 ro GER ERTS TY 20 2 1b Sc Meera ee ee ee ag
po Oe eee ee GO) * ORICON pak tag is soa droge s- nk bane he ee
a ee ee ST | fo PIRES 0s... ces sseeatatapes rectaeenes coat Rs lptegethe
Br POO: COS? eee eo 46‘ 1A aye 0 TENS ee SR: eye ee ene eee = 56°
wa 3] ue Hes, ONE CKY 00.0 ces. oe: aa Ine" Red Top Seed.. Me Le eee ep x ]4°
veh Tale Hinglish ee BEI 5h: acid “hy Oats alice GOUT Ceres. P5cop ctendat ok Beefane Ze. ey AW) ¢
Bein. si RAS “ phe, “ Miehigan... RE Oe 56°
SRaMEaE EP ec -Mis cos onk ae «cae es BS GUS SW EEE MOUMLOCN, occa. pov y rte hevset pee ousto= sy ¢ pO **
a anes ‘Sr ae “ 46 ** fee EVO BTV ARCO sis eass cosece can en Aeseenstnneds i 45 *
MOLES aM cee ee Tien 855 ER oe OU iT ROU R RS 25.232 858 - des vases 50> ys 56 **
, shelled... 0! SS aaa ett coat Ape PE oe em Ae SelB:
OWL LOR ee a ge ee . 6S°** PN. 0 120 Nope Sate Nek ABA Seer eae CEO ‘Sirs FO **
i Meal oe adits, See Bots. 8 a a Nase aks + dU) ** - Beef and Pork per bbl, net.. 2... ae AGO) ey
I a ee RP POE a ooare Flour, per bbl, neta. 2.2.0... ces .jee: atte tab.”
Ps e SU . White-K Kish and Trout, pr. ye let fae nny sh Weare
bes ge ie : Salt. per bbl. Sw b tte bed oN ca tienes = QR)?
40% Lime, per WIENS. see Sate eas Mi 70 ~
A Hay, well settled, per cubic foot.. " 4%
ere gine: * Corn, on cob, in bin, ae 22
ei ah. Corn, sbelled, in bin, my a8 7S pd
OS ee Ea a oe ao | Wheat, A Z Fem ey 48 7
tay an Grass Seed... ge ele | Oats. ” ie Me alert Wig 7
is otatoes, heaping measure.. ‘ 60‘ Potatoes, oe 2 eft 28% ~
AM Sc3 ee e Sece _ 50! ‘* Sand, dry. 7 ye 95°
tel eee eee *& 34° — Clay. compact. ce A 5 Py ee
ot a ae pee oa Marble, be 169 *°
Ps ee ake wee eae aad TST eo Seasoned Beech Wood, per cord., 5.616 7
ee a ae PA sha ee 2). Wickory. ae 6.960 7
often | ia

and. all the other large seed markets of the country Hunearian is sold at 48 lbs. per
e compelled to conform, and we buy and sell 48 Ibs. per bushel.

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(For Description and Price See Page 61.)

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