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By JAMES J: H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass.

FERTILIZERS

Where the Materials come from, where to get them in the Cheapest Form, how to Compound Formulas, etc.
A new edition just out, carefully revised and up-to-date, with twenty additional pages. Every formula given is priced.

For more than twenty-five years we have made use of “‘fertilizers,”’ using some years as high as sixty-nine tons. _We have been repeatedly
urged by the agricultural societies, before whom we have lectured on the subject of Fertilizers, to publish our lectures. To oblige our many friends
who have made this request,.and as a help to many of our customers who are seeking help along this dark and difficult road, we have done so.
In our little work there will be found many valuable tables, with many suggestions and much information on the purchase of materials, the com-
bining of them, and the use of the fertilizers made from them. We believe it will give a good return to any of our customers for their outlay.

The treatise makes a book of 116 pages; price, by mail, 50c.

Single copies of either of the four following treatises sent by mail for 35c., or the five for $1.60. Seed Dealers and Booksellers sup-
plied at the usual discount.

CARROTS, MANGEL-WURZELS
and SUGAR BEETS

What Kinds to Raise, How to Grow Them, and How to Feed
Them.

The increased attention given to the raising of roots for feeding to
stock, particularly the Carrot and Mangel-Wurzel, has led us to write
this treatise. We have endeavored to follow the manner presented
in our other works and give that minuteness of detail in every step of
progress, from the seed to the matured crop, that is generally desired
by the public. While this work is more particularly intended for per-
sons of limited experience, yet it gathers up so much of experience and
observation, covering so much ground in the growing and handiing of
these two standard crops, that we should be disappointed if about every
grower did not find within its covers some facts of more value to him
than the cost of the book. “}

CABBAGES ané CAULIFLOWERS

How to Raise Them

This treatise gives all the minute instructions so valuable to the be-
ginner. It begins with the selecting of the ground, and carries the reader
along step by step, through the preparing of the soil, manuring, plough-
ing, planting, hoeing, weeding, gathering the crop,’storing and market-
img it, with a hundred minute details embracing every department of
the subject. ‘ :

To prepare ourselves the more thoroughly to write on this work, we
experimented on foreign and native varieties of Cabbage for four years,
raising not far from seventy kinds. The gist of our experience will be
found in this treatise. It is illustrated by several fine engravings.
We have added a paragraph on the green-worm that is causing so much
trouble in some localities. The present edition has additions and im-
provements.

SQUASHES

What Kinds to Raise, and How to Grow Them.

This treatise is about of the same size and style as our treatise on
“Onion Raising,”’ and contains several illustrations, including a section
of our Squash house, with full directions for erecting one. In plan and
thoroughness it is similar to our Onion treatise: ver minute and thorough.
Beginning with the selection of soil, it treats of the best way of pre-
paring it; the best manures and the way to apply them; planting the
seed, protecting the vines from bugs and maggots, the cultivation, gath-
ering, storing and marketing of the crops; giving hundreds of minute
details so valuable to inexperienced cultivators. We have written
this and our other treatise on the theory that what the public wants is
paimuteness and thoroughness of detail. The present edition is up-to-

ate.

ONION RAISING
What Kinds to Raise, and the Way to Raise Them.

This work which we issued in 1865, has been warmly recommended
by some of the best authorities in the country, and has gone through
fifteen editions. It treats on Onions raised from Seed, Potato Onions,
Onion Sets, Top Onions, Shallots and Rareripes, the Onion Maggot,
Rust, the merits of the different varieties of Onions, instruction in seed
raising, and how to tell good seeds—beginning with the selecting of the
ground and carrying the reader along step by step, through the prepar-
ing of the soil, manuring, ploughing, planting, hoeing, weeding, gather-
ing the crop, storing and marketing it, with a hundred minute details
embracing every department of the subject. Illustrated with thirteen
engravings of Onions, Sowing Machines and Weeding Machines.

CONCERNING DISCOUNTS AND PREMIUMS

For years the question of discounts has been a source of constant annoyance to our customers. Everybody takes dis-
counts a different way, so that an endless amount of correspondence resulted—quite to the detriment of prompt filling of orders.
To eliminate this unpleasant feature, we shall henceforth list our/seeds at net prices, giving in each instance the true valuation of

seeds of highest quality.
We shall continue to allow a discount on seeds in packe

On packages and ounces of vegetables, custome;

On packages and ounces of vegetables, custom

All seeds in one-quarter pounds, pa
sets, collections of seeds, <te.-in
packets and ounces, is absolutely n

MARKET GARDENERS and others needing su
are invited to ask for our Market Gardener’s Wholesale P

siderable size, please do not fail to request an estimate. V
of which we grow large quantities ourselves.

and ounces as follows:
ending $1.00 may select seed to the value of $1.25.
nding $2.00 may select seed to the value of $2.60.

ecks bushels, as well as potatoes, onion

rything ordered in larger quantities than

er quantities than those ordinarily required for a home garden
giving special rates for seeds in bulk. If your order is of con-
ten save interested parties money on our finest special strains,

Why You Should Secure Your
Vegetable Seeds from a Specialist

IHE. need of carefully planning

the vegetable garden is more

apparent this year than

ever before. We must feed

the world. We must not only make

more gardens, but we must make the

gardens we already have, yield more,

and any uncertainties about the

expected yields must be reduced to

a minimum. Here is where the spe-
cialist comes in.

Vegetable seeds produced by a
specialist are as nearly “fool-proof”
as men can make them. They have
been grown under very exacting con-
ditions, have been subjected to
searching tests as to vitality, and the
purity of their pedigree is the best
guarantee that they'll behave, as
their parents did, and bear the kind
of crops gardeners are looking for.
The hobbyist who plants Gregory's
Honest Seeds turns results in the

garden from a gamble to a reasonable . Our New Lynn Store
é In the spring of 1915 we opened our first branch store in Lynn. Our trade has so
certainty. increased we were obliged to secure larger quarters, still keeping the original store

Thoroughbred Vegetable Seeds our
Specialty for ©2 Years

When the founder of our house started in business, home-gardens were much more of a source of food than
they are today. New England’s Vegetable Gardens have always been famous because of the exacting seed
requirements of the people. These
we have filled for 62 years, and the
character of the gardens made with
Gregory’s Honest Seeds bears witness
to their inbred qualities. These we
maintain by exercising unceasing
care in growing them.

Don’t delay, but order at once,
because seed stocks of many of our
most important specialties are
limited.

Marblehead, Mass.

JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

DIRECTIONS HOW TO ORDER AND OUR WARRANTY

WE MAIL POSTPAID. ALL PACKAGES, OUNCES, QUAR-
TER POUNDS AND POUNDS will be sent by us POSTPAID
AT MAIL PRICES QUOTED, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
ORDERS RECEIVED FROM CANADA AND THE BRITISH
PROVINCES. On these we ask our customers to remit one cent
for every ounce ordered. Where quarts or pounds are ordered to
be sent either by freight or express, as our tables show, we make a
deduction. Pecks, bushels and larger lots we deliver to our express
or railroad offices, free of charge, leaving the charges per express or
railroad to be paid by the purchaser.

SIGN YOUR NAME TO ALL ORDERS AND LETTERS.

PAYMENT FOR SEED. Cash should accompany all orders.
Be sure not to moisten postage stamps; the higher denominations,
but not above fifteen cents in value, preferred. Do not send
special delivery stamps. Money orders when of the value of one
dollar and upward may be purchased at our expensé, the cost being
deducted from the amount remitted. We would advise our cus-
tomers not to order their seed C. O. D., particularly when the orders
are small, as we have to add the cost of collection and return charges.

GOODS WANTED C. O. D. must have 25 per cent. of the
amount accompany the order.

Please note we make no charge for boxes, barrels, bags or packing
on goods ordered at prices named in this catalogue.

REDUCED EXPRESS RATES. Express Companies have
greatly reduced their rates. Our customers will find that the re-
duced rates in many instances are as cheap as freight.

ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED AS SOON AS RECEIVED,
or will be promptly acknowledged by postal card, should there, for
any reason, be a delay of a day or so in their filling.

CONDITIONS OF SALE. While we believe that all seeds,
bulbs, plants and roots sent out by us in fulfillment of any sale fully
satisfy what is specified, it is impossible by reason of the practical
difficulties involved, for us to be certain or to assume responsibility
that this is so. We cannot, therefore, and do not hold ourselves
liable should any such seeds, bulbs or roots not be of the kind or
correspond to the description specified and we give no warranty,
expressed or implied as to descripticn, quality or productive-
ness of any seeds, plants or bulbs that we send out and will
not be in any way responsible for the crop.

WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR all money sent for seeds over one
dollar, if sent by Post Office Order on Marblehead, Express Money
Order, Registered Letter, Draft or Cashier’s Check.

Prices subject to change without notice.

_ALL SEEDS ARE TESTED. Nearly two thousand tests as to
vitality and purity are made on our farms every year. Every seed
sold by us has to come up to our critical standard of “‘Honest Seeds”
or it is not sent out. We would rather throw out seeds of doubtful
vitality or purity than let our customers ‘‘experiment’’ with them.

STIX SUPERB VEGETABLES noms canbe

As illustrated—for 50c, postpaid.

An ideal collection for a small garden, since it embraces the most useful vegetables imaginable, and the varieties offered
are the choicest and best. Full-sized, liberal packets are supplied because we
want to give customers a chance for a thorough trial of Gregory’s Honest
Seeds. The Beet and the Carrot seed in this collection are samples of our
critically selected private strains, such as we grow on our own farms. If the
quality in the vegetables of this collection appeals to you we hope to be favored
with a larger order for ‘“‘Honest Seeds’ another year.
WARREN BEANS This is a flat, green-podded Bush Bean, entirely
oe" sstringless, extremely tender and of exquisite flavor
as a String Bean. Pods contain from five to eight beans each, excellent
variety for canning. This variety did not show any signs of rust this
season.
This splendid second early Beet
BEET, DETROIT DARK RED. has been a specialty of ours for
many years. Our strain as we grow it on our own farms, produces roots of
uniform size, shape and color, making it one of the finest Beets for market
gardeners. Can be used for early or late. An excellent Winter keeper.
An elegant vegetable belonging to
SWISS CHARD, LUCULLUS. the class of Beets. Swiss Chard does
not produce Beet roots, however, but is grown exclusively for its beautiful
“savoyed”’ large leaves, which furnish crisp Spinach greens from early in
June until the frost kills the plants. Should be in every home garden.
One of our specialties, earlier than the
CARROT, CHANTENAY. Danvers, comes more true to type, easily
pulled by hand and an excellent Winter keeper, quality
of the best. Unsurpassed for a family garden.

LETTUCE, GREGORY'S BLACK-SEEDED
TENNIS BALL. “be choice of, all extremely early

2S | Buttonheadgeamibeubucess Our
Black Seeded Tennis Ball form beautiful, green, solid
heads, end of May or early in June, from plants set out
middle of April. The most satisfactory variety for all
seasons planting.

RADISH, SCARLET GLOBE. One of the earliest

best table varieties.
Under average conditions ready to use 20 days after
planting. Tender and crisp.

We will mail one large packet of each of these ‘‘sterling”’
vegetables for 50e. postpaid. This collection is such a liberal
bargain that no discount can be allowed on it, and we would
ask you not to request us to make any changes, since these col-
lections are put in sealed bags, complete for mailing.

GREGORY’S HONEST SEEDS 3

Novelties and Specialties in Vegetables for 1918

Each year more and more planters are beginning to realize that it pays to try ‘‘new”’ things rather’ than to be satisfied
with so-called old standbys. Great improvements are being made by conscientious plant breeders on nearly all standard varieties
of vegetables and flowers. We test nearly all of them, and those which we recognize as being distinct improvements over old
sorts or strains are offered to our customers in the following pages. You can trust Gregory’s Honest Specialties as being worthy
of space in your garden. We would not offer them to you if we did not feel confident that they would please you.

We have listed items by 1 Ib. and 2 Ibs. in place of pint and quart. It makes it much easier for all concerned.

2 Bean, New Kidney Wax

One of the finest of recent introductions in Beans.

The healthy plants are blight and rust resisting,
bearing their loads of handsome pods very early in
the season. It is almost as early as Bountiful, so
well known, which is the earliest of all green-podded
Bush Beans. New Kidney Wax exceeds Wardwell’s
greatly in productiveness, yielding almost twice as
much per row of equal length.

Pods are flat, bright yellow, very straight and
handsome, always stringless and brittle at all stages
of growth. They are borne freely, and if picked as
fast as they develop the plants will bear during a
long season.

Pkt. 10c., 14 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib. 50c., 2 Ibs. 95c.,
postpaid; by express or freight, not prepaid,
14 Ib. 25e., 1 Ib. 45c., 2 Ibs. 85e.

300 Gregory’s Improved
Crosby’s Egyptian Beet

(See illustration on page 19.) We consider it as
essential to improve the standard varieties that
have been on the market for a number of years as it
is to introduce new varieties. This season we offer
you our Improved Crosby’s Egyptian Beet. It is New Kidney Wax Bean
a very quick grower, extremely smooth on the outer
surface, which makes it very attractive to the eye and will prove to be a market gardener’s favorite. When cut it shows a very
dark flesh, and when cooked gives that deep red color that all housekeepers admire. If you raise Beets in greenhouse or hot-
bed, Gregory’s Improved Crosby’s Egyptian is
what you want. Our own growing.

Pkt. 10c., oz, 25c., 14 Ib. 85c., lb. $2.95, postpaid;
by express, not prepaid, lb. $2.90.

350 Giant Lucullus Swiss Chard

or Spinach Beet

The leaves of this Spinach Beet are crumpled simi-
lar to the Bloomsdale or Savoy-Leaved Spinach.
If cut when about 6 to 8 inches high it can be used
the same as Spinach; its habit of growth is such that
you can cut it at intervals throughout the entire sea-
son till frost. If allowed to grow, the plant will at-
tain the height of 2144 feet and consist, when fully
developed, of about a dozen creamy white stalks
about 12 inches long, that can be cooked like As-
paragus and is very tender and delicious.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 85c.

435 Pride of Erfurt

Fine Cabbage from Germany

This elegant new sort has surely created a lot of
friends since we first brought it to this country a
few years ago. No other Cabbage we know has
fulfilled promises of the growers and hopes of the
private gardeners as well as this sort.

In season of maturity Pride of Erfurt closely
rivals Charleston Wakefield, and the heads are
nearly twice as large. Heads have few outside
leaves, are short-stemmed—the earliest Drumhead.
It is a handsome, dark green sort, of great firmness
and fine quality. Be sure to include Pride of Erfurt
Cabbage in your order this Spring. It will prove a

: genuine surprise and revelation in quality.
Pride of Erfurt Cabbage Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.75,

‘ caeeeinen tte OOM MEE

4 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON'S RETAIL CATALOGUE

«2 Copenhagen Market
Cabbage —

Grand New Extra Early

A splendid new sort, the remarkable characteristics
of which have proven a revelation in Cabbage to many
planters in practically all sections of the country. While
it is not safe to make predictions, men who know fully
expect to see this sort take the lead over Jersey Wake-
field, as soon as it becomes better known. In season
this latest Danish importation ranks with Jersey
Wakefield, which it will outyield two to one in weight of
crop on a given area. Plants are of compact growth,
permitting close setting. Heads mature uniformly in
sixty days from time of planting in the garden in the
latitude of Ohio. They are exceedingly handsome and
their quality equals their looks. In favorable seasons
they will average 5 to 8 pounds apiece—surely some-
thing remarkable for such an early sort.

Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 25c., oz. 45e., 14 Ib. $1.75.

oo Dwarf Danish Giant
Cauliflower

Dry Weather Strain

This superior strain originated in Copenhagen, Den-
mark. It is about two weeks later than our Snowball,
makes a larger head, and is very resisting against un-
favorable season and dry weather. We would suggest
that our customers try this variety where they have
made a failure with other strains. Every one does not meet with success in growing Cauliflower, but the land must be
thoroughly enriched and the soil kept well cultivated during the entire season.

14 pkt. 15c., pkt. 25e., 14 oz. $1.00, oz. $3.00.

77 Seymour's Sweet Orange Corn

This was called to our attention by a famous New York State grower of Sweet Corn. He received his original stock from
the originators. We tested the Seymour’s Sweet Orange in our experimental grounds and can speak very highly of this excellent
variety. It is delicious eating, a second early variety, growing about 6 feet in height, producing on many stalks two ears. About
a week later than Golden Bantam, ears about 7 inches long, with twelve to fourteen rows. In flavor it is equal to the Golden

antam.
Pkt. 15c., 14 Ib. 20c., 1 1b. 30c., 2 lbs. 55ce., by mail; postpaid; by express, not prepaid, 14 Ib. 15c., 1 Ib. 25c., 2 Ibs. 45c.,
614 Ibs. (14 pk.) $1.25, 13 Ibs. (1 pk.) $2.25.

sa Hutchinson Carrot

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Copenhagen Market Cabbage

(See illustration of a typical root below). Unquestionably the finest strain of Carrot yet introduced. This is a selection
from the well-known Danvers, made by the late Mr. Amos Hutchinson, of Peabody, Mass. This Carrot always commanded
the highest price in the market. In color it is a little darker than the Danvers, grows from one to two inches longer, and holds
its fullness well down, and is a much heavier cropper. Two Carrots go across the box. You will actually secure 20 per cent
more Carrots per acre from this variety than from the Danvers, and the quality is equally good.

Pkt. 15c., 14 oz. 40c.

Hutchinson Carrot

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GREGORY’

Twentieth Century Cucumber

a» Pocahontas Early Sweet Corn

Extremely early, with large, ten-rowed ears, quality superior to any extra early variety that we know of. The original
introducers made the claim that it is three days earlier than any Corn yet introduced. On our farms we find it several days
later than our strain of Cory, but with an ear twice as large. Market gardeners in this section have gone wild over it; many
thousands of boxes of five dozen ears each have been sold at wholesale for $1.25 per box. ‘Two hundred to three hundred boxes.
have been raised per acre. Gates Bros., Danvers, Mass., say they raised 1000 boxes on two and one-half acres.

Pkt. 10c., 14 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 Ibs. 55c., postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 lb. 30c., 2 Ibs. 45e., 614 Ibs. (14 pk.)
$1.25, 13 lbs. (14 bu.) $2.25.

NOTICE

On account of crop shortages and crop failures in all parts of the world, we advise our many
friends to place the’r orders early. There will be a tremendous demand for seed in 1918 as prices
have so increased -n food stuffs, that every one who has a small plot of land will utilize every inch
in vegetables for the home table to reduce living expenses.

America has always depended upon European Countries for thousands of tons of seed; this
year some of these countries will be unable to supply a single pound and you can easily see how
much better off dealers are who are seed growers than those who have to depend on outside sources.

We are seed growers, our products are standards for quality, we grow tons of seeds, and feel
that we can give you the best of service. May we furnish the seed for your garden?

sx%« Lwentieth Century Cucumber

Of late years the market has been calling for a longer variety and would pay more for it. Mr. Vickery has secured the
length in his 20th Century without losing any of the characteristics of the Vickery. The custom has been 96 cukes to the bushel
box for number ones, but the 20th Century gives 64 or 16 cukes to a layer, two Cucumbers extending across the top of the box
Mr. Vickery has now, by cross fertilization of the Vickery
with one of the long English strains, secured a Cucum-
ber that is decidedly longer and more attractive in ap-
pearance. The 20th Century is very prolific and a
continuous producer of large, symmetrical fruits of a
rich, deep green coior, running very close to type, prac-
tically free from culls. For slicing it is ideal, crisp and
tender and of superior quality. Can be used for green-
houses, hotbeds, or out of doors in the home garden.
Very short crop.

Pkt. 15c.

107 Langdon’s Earliana
Tomato

This is the earliest, smoothest, hardiest and best early
Tomato ever grown. It was produced in the northern
part of New York State, where the climate is cool and
the seasons are rather short.

Wm. W. Kling, Sharon Springs, N. Y., writes Mr.
Langdon: “Before I commenced this letter I made a
careful inspection of yours and the others, side by side,
and I am sure that more than half the fruit has been
picked, a very large share of the remainder is ripe now,
while my Jersey seed has not ripened more than one-
third of its fruit and the vines do not show half the ripe
fruit that yours do now.” f } on or eaae i ag ;

Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 40c., oz. 75e., 14 Ib. $2.50, _ Mesos ee
postpaid. ‘ Langdon’s Earliana Tomato

6 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

os Gregorys Improved
Yellow Globe Onion |

Our Early Round Yellow Danvers crossed with the
Southport Yellow Globe. The last named is a coarse
late variety, while the Early Round Danvers is an early
variety of very fine texture. Our Improved Yellow Globe
is the result of many years of careful work; matures mid-
way between the two. As the outside skin is somewhat
tougher than the Danvers, it is more profitable for a
shipping variety It is a heavy cropper, producing one-
fourth more crop than the Danvers and is less liable to
blight. This is a standard variety in the growing
sections of the country where Onions are raised for cold
storage. There is no variety that equals it as a keeper.
In August, 1909, Oscar Belden & Sons, the largest
Onion growers in the State, averaged 700 bushels per
acre. Mr. Harry Bardwell’s (Hatfield), crop yielded
over 800 bushels per acre. Albert EH. Clark, Sunderland,
states that in 1910 he had over 3,000 bushels on four
A acres of Onions from our seed.

— = Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.75. .

Gregory’s Improved Yellow Globe Onion cM

2 Little Marvel Pea

The pods are rounder than those of Daisy and larger than Wm. Hurst, its
parents. Grows to the height of 18in., and is very uniform in its growth. In Eng-
land it is used as a forcing Pea; pods very dark green in color, containing from
5 to 7 Peas on the average, and of excellent flavor. A fine family Pea. It was
planted in our experimental grounds May 15, and was ready to pick July 9. (See
illustration below—also page 45).

Pkt. 15c., 14 Ib. 25c., 1 1b. 40c., 2 lbs. 65c., postpaid; by express, not prepaid,
14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 Ibs. 55e., 7 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.30, 14 lbs. (1 pk.) $4.25.

Pioneer Pea

A Giant Dwarf-Podded variety with
pods resembling the Gradus; grows
about 24 in. high with dark green pods
about 4 to 414 in. longer; ready to pick
a day or two before Gradus, and
Laxtonian. A much more prolific bearer
than Laxatonian, which we do not list,
knowing that the Pioneer is of the same
style, only a much superior variety.
Delights in a rich, medium loam, al-
though this season, it did nicely on
rather light soil. We cannot recom-
mend this Pea too highly. (See
page 45).

Pkt. 15¢e., 44 Ib. 35c., 1 Ib. 60c., 2
Ibs. 95c., postpaid; by express, not
prepaid, 14 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib. 55c., 2
lbs. 85c., 7 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.75.

E. B. Osgood, Me., writes: ‘‘I want to
let you know how much your seeds pleased
me this season, especially the beet seed. I
never have seen seed so true to type.”” He
used our Gregory’s Improved Crosby’s
Egyptian.

Vitail Blais, Vt., writes: _‘‘I would like
See : to let you know that I had great success
TGS a on my farm with your Honest Seeds. Re- : ai
Hee RS ay ceived premiums and special prizes for my 4

Little Marvel Pea vegetables at the Charlestown Fair.” Pioneer Pea ;

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ws. Mar chioness Pea ahisnciion)

Marchioness is a very early green, wrinkled variety, height 3 feet, heavy cropper,
pods large, straight, dark green and well filled. The originator says: ‘‘We consider
it the finest and most valuable Pea we have ever put on the market. It requires a good
Pea to beat Gradus on all points and this one does it. When tested alongside Gradus
it proved to be several days earlier, with larger pods and a much heavier cropper.’
Those of our customers who have been planting the Early Morn, be sure and plant a
few of these alongside. Our experimental grounds show us that this is a coming Pea.
Our stock is limited. Pkt. 15e., 14 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib. 55c., 2 Ibs. 95c., postpaid; 14 lb.
25c., Ib. 50c., 2lbs. 85c., 7 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.75, 14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $5.00; by express at
purchaser’s expense.

(See

1042 Ear ly Mor n illustration)

Fine New Pea

The best money-making Pea that grows. It is earlier than either Thomas
Laxton or Gradus. All three were planted side by side May 5, and a mess was
picked July 4 (60 days) from the Early Morn when there were but a few straggling pods
as well filled on the other two varieties. We found that not only is Early Morn earlier,
but it has larger pods and is decidedly a better cropper than Gradus. David Evans Low
of Essex states: ‘‘From one bushel of seed I raised 80 bushels, that sold from $3.00 to
$3.50 per bushel.’’ Every market gardener in the country should plant this Pea in
preference to others if he wants an extra large, dark-podded Pea for 4th of July market.
Three splendid traits: 1st, pods
and Peas very large; 2d, it is a
great cropper; 3d, it is the earliest
large wrinkled Pea in cultivation.
Pkt. 15c., 14 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 45c., 2
Ibs. 85c., postpaid; by express,
not prepaid, Ib. 20c., 1lb. 40c.,
2 Ibs. 75e., 7 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.25,
14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $4.25, bus. $16.00.

538 Wong Bok

A Great Vegetable from China

This is the famous Chinese Cel-
ery Cabbage. The plant as trimmed
for eating is about 5 in. in diameter
by 12 in. long. It has wide mid-
ribs at the base and merges into
crisp, tender leaves at the top, the
whole being very compact and
heavy. It blanches to almost clear
white.

Wong Bok has a mild Cab-
bage flavor, very delicate and
delicious. It belongs to the
Cabbage family, Wong Bok has
only just become known in the
Eastern markets and has
taken the market garden
trade by storm.

Only imported Chinese-
grown seed is reliable for good
bunching heads.

The culture for Wong Bok is
the same as for Winter Cab-
bage. The seed should be sown
in June or early July, and early
in August the plants should be

* transplanted. They should be
set 1 ft. apart in the row and
pushed down 1% in. in the
ground. When well grown the
plants should be blanched by
tying closely with burlap. Any
good soil is sufficient, but they
seem to head up best on rich,
black adobe soil.

Pkt. 15c., 14 oz. 40c., oz.

75e. Early Morn Pea

Inoculate this Seed with Legume Inoculating Bacteria
SEE PAGE 77

8 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

141 Symmes Blue Hubbard
Squash

We call it Symmes Blue Hubbard, in honor of
Mr. S. S. Symmes, a well-known market gardener .
who supplied us with our stock seed. A sport from
the Hubbard. When first catalogued, it did not
come true to color, but by careful selection each
season, we hope to fix both color and type. The
Symmes Blue Hubbard is entirely distinct from that
well-known variety the Marblehead; resembles the
Warted Hubbard in shape, though excelling it in
flavor and dryness.

More productive than any of the strains of Hub-

bard. In 1909 we raised two tons from 75 hills, at
the rate of 12 tons per acre. In 1911 our crop was
at the rate of 13 tons per acre. Thick meated, fine- = —
grained, dry and very sweet; close your eyes while Symmes Blue Hubbard Squash
eating and you would think you were eating cake.
Though the Delicious cannot be surpassed in quality, yet it is not the cropper nor is it as long a keeper as the Symmes Blue
Hubbard. Our ninth introduction, all things considered, is our best. Produce dealers who have handled them claim that when
cut open it remains longer without showing signs of mould than any other variety. We cannot remember when we ever had
such a hard year for Squashes. They came up nicely, but the wet weather came on and lasted so long, checking the growth,
so when sunshine did come the season wasn’t long enough in many localities to mature the crop. We were much surprised
when we harvested our Symmes Blue Hubbard; it outyielded everything—but only about three-quarters of a crop. Pkt. 10c.,
Vy oz. 20c., oz. 30c., 14 Ih. 90c., lb. $3.05, postpaid; by express, not prepaid, Ib. $3.00.

Gregory’s Famous Squashes

Squashes have been one of our leading specialties since we started in business, 62 years ago. We have introduced more
sorts of real value than any other seedsman. Early and late, small and large kinds, sorts for every climate and every purpose
have been evolved by us until the name Gregory has become a synonym for all that is best in Squashes. This collection would
be just the thing to raise a fine assortment of Squashes for the fair.

Symmes Blue Hubbard (see description and illustration above).

Gregory’s Delicious. Finest Squash for the home garden—superb quality. See page 51.

Gregory’s Improved Prolific Marrow. Of reddish color, with attractively warted skin. See page 9.
Gregory’s Improved Bay State. Turban shaped. Bluish green, thick shell and thick meat. See page 9.
The Warren. A decided improvement over old Essex Hybrid; rich color. Bottom of page.

Hubbard. The well-known standard Winter Squash. Grows to large size. See page 52.

Victor. Bottom of page.

1145 Victor Squash

(See illustration.) This Squash, which we were the first to catalogue, is of a rich orange-yellow color, generally with
a hard shell thickly covered with warts. Thick meated, and quality excellent during its season, from September till December.
About as early as the Marrow, a tremendous cropper, our crop this season running at the rate of
13 tons per acre. Where this Squash is placed on exhibition it attracts the attention of every
one on account of its rich color and attractive appearance.

Pkt. 15c.

147 The Warren

The Warren (of
which we were the
original intro-
ducers) has a shell
generally harder
and thicker than
the Essex Hybrid,
and the color is
of a richer and
deeper orange,
#\ while the quality is
4 decidedly _ better.
The Warren is now
grown very exten-
sively by market-
men.

Pkt. 10c., 4% oz.
20c., oz. 30c., 14
Ib. 90c., Ib. $3.05,
postpaid; by ex-
press, not pre-
paid, Ib. $3.00.

Warren
Squash

GREGORY’S HONEST SEEDS 9

ae,

143 Gregory’s Improved
Prolific Marrow Squash

(See illustration)

We take pleasure in presenting to our many
friends this new strain.of Marrow, the earliest
Marrow Squash; it is a decided improvement
over any of the Marrow type.

In appearance it is the most attractive Marrow
yet introduced, of a reddish orange color, with
that warty surface so attractive to the eye and
sought after by gardeners.

We had three samples at the Horticultural
Show, Boston, Mass., which were the admiration
of all those who saw them.

Pkt. lic.

Gregory’s Improved
Prolific Marrow Squash

149 Improved Bay State
(See illustration)

The original Bay State Squash was given to the
public by Mr. Aaron Low, Essex, Mass., some time
between 1880 and 1888. Since its introduction it
has greatly improved in size, quality and produc-
tiveness. Mr. Purrington, a commission merchant
of Boston, said that one of his customers raised 15
tons per acre. Color bluish green, turban shaped;
has a thick shell, and is very thick meateéd, dry, fine
grained and quite sweet; a splendid Squash for late
Fall use. The cut was made from a photograph of a
Squash grown on our own farms.

Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. $1.00, Ib. $3.00, post-

Improved Bay State paid; by express, not prepaid, Ib. $2.95.

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ss Columbia Celery

An early maturing sort of most excellent shape and quality.
The stalks are thick, almost round, resembling in shape those
of Giant Pascal. The color, however, has in it more of the
rich yellow tint of Golden Yellow Self-Blanching, which va-
Tiety it resembles very much in appearance when trimmed
and bunched for the market. The outer foliage of the plant
when growing is rather light green, with tinge of yellow, be-
coming when blanched yellow with tinge of green. The heart
when properly blanched changes from yellow with tinge of
green to a light golden yellow. Our Seed is from the in-
troducers. :

Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 45c., oz. 85c., 14 Ib. $2.50.

so Japanese Climbing
Cucumber

All vine crops did poorly in 1916. The Japanese Climbing
was an exception. Our customers claim that it was the only
variety that did not rust.

Vines are very healthy and vigorous, with dark green foliage,
and throw out strong tendrils, enabling it to climb trellis,
wire netting or any other suitable support.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 65c., Ib. $2.25, postpaid;
by express, Ib. $2.20.

10s Richard Seddon Pea

Grows 16 to 20 inches high. “Luxuriant growth, as early as Richard Seddon Pea
American Wonder and a more abundant bearer. Pods deep .
green in color, crowded with seven to nine large, sweet peas. ‘The largest canning concern in New Zealand is using it in preference
to all others for its famous green peas. Seed green and wrinkled. It is worthy of your trial.
Pkt. 10c., 144 1b. 25c., 1b. 40c., 2 Ibs. 75c., postpaid; by express, 14 Ih. 20c., 1 1b. 35c., 2Ibs. 65c., 7 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.25.

: uso John Baer Tomato

~ In 1914 this variety was extensively advertised as a marvelous introduction. Perfect fruit in 30 days. The introducer
claims: “John Baer Tomato produces large, solid, shipping fruit in 30 days, 50 to 100 fruit to each plant; ripens evenly up
to the stem; does not scald, blight or crack; bright red color, a
delightful flavor, almost seedless, often ten fruits in a cluster,
solid and meaty. ‘Tomatoes weigh about 614 ounces.” These
are truly wonderful claims, and we think it would be well for
our customers to give the ‘John Baer’ a trial. Our seed was
grown from stock supplied by the introducer.

Pkt. 10c., 44 oz. 30ce., oz. 50c., 14 Ih. $1.50.

«s Golden
Self-Blanchins Celery

The illustration on our front cover shows a field of Paris
Golden Self-Blanching Celery. ‘The most popular variety for
early market and home garden, it is decidedly the best of all the
self-blanching varieties; blanches easily, is of large size with
a solid heart of a rich golden yellow, stalks are very erisp and
solid and of delicious flavor. Our stock is supplied by the
original introducers, please note the following letter:

Paris, 4, 1916.

“Dear Sirs: In reply to your letter of the 12th ulto., we beg to say
that the seed of Celery Paris Golden Self-Blanching sent you has been
produced on our own farms at Verrieres with the utmost care and
thus offers you the greatest possible amount of security as regards
purity of stock. In fact there is no reason why it should not give
the same satisfaction which that variety of celery has always given
in the past. We remain, dear Sirs, yours very truly,

V. A. & Co.”

John Baer Tomato Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 85ce., oz. $1.50, 14 Ib. $5.00, postpaid,

GREGORY’S HONEST SEEDS 11

Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds for 1917

SWEET PEAS

Gregory’s Spencer and Orchid
Flowered Varieties

2115 America. White ground, heavily striped and flaked with bright red.

2120 Apple Blossom. The vigorous vines are loaded with beautiful pink
flowers, shades varying. ‘

2125 Astra Ohn. Delicate lavender, tinted mauve.

2130 Aurora. Flower white, mottled and flaked with orange.

2135 Beatrice. White, tinted with soft pink.

2139 Blanche Ferry. Pink and white. :

2141 Capt. of the Blues. Pure purple, with margin of petals marbled.

2145 Constance Oliver. Salmon pink and buff.

2146 Countess Spencer. Soft, rosy pink.

2147 Dorothy. Pale lilac.

2151 Enchantress. Pink. ; é :

2153 Ethel Roosevelt. Cream, finely striped with soft crimson.

2155 Flora Norton. Light blue. | - ;

2157 Florence Morse. A decided pink with wings somewhat paler.

2159 George Stark. Bright scarlet.

2160 Helen Lewis. Orange pink.

2161 Duplex Crimson King. Crimson. :

2162 King Edward. Absolutely the finest carmine Sweet Pea to date.

2163 Marie Corelli. Rose crimson.

The
Spencers
are the

most
beautiful

of all 7 y ; > ;
Sweet Peas mee TS ee J pice

Sweet Pea Helen Lewis

2165 Clara Curtis. Yellowish white, profuse bloomer.
2167 Masterpiece. Rich lavender.
2169 Maud Holmes. Very handsome crimson.
2171 Mrs. Routzahn. Apricot pink and buff.
2173 Mrs. Jos. Chamberlain. Red and white.
2174 Othello. A very deep rich maroon self.
2175 Seontor. A beautiful dark lavender, shaded and striped with chocolate
rown.
2177 Tennant. Rose purple.
2179 Vermillion Brilliant. A bright scarlet.
2181 White. The most beautiful white sort in cultivation.
All Spencer varieties: Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c.; an oz. each of any four varieties
of your own selecting, $1.00, postpaid.
One pkt. each of all the above Spencers, $2.25, postpaid.
Gregory’s Special Mixed Spencer, made up of a great variety of colors:
Oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75c., Ib. $2.50, postpaid, Ib. express $2.45, not prepaid.

Six Beautiful Spencer Sweet Peas

We have selected for our customers with critical care, six’ beautiful
and distinct sorts which we offer as our Spencer Collection of Giant
Sweet Peas.

One regular size packet of each for 40c.

Countess. Soft rosy pink.

Apple Blossom. Shade of pink, varying in different flowers.
Senator. A beautiful dark lavender.

Othello. A deep rich maroon.

King Edward. A rich carmine crimson.

White. Pure white, extra large size.

SWEET PEAS FOR FALL PLANTING.—Try sowing your Sweet Peas in
late November or early December in the open ground. ‘You will secure earlier
blossoms than if planted in the Spring, stronger root growth, so the plants
Sweet Pea Masterpiece carry through a dry season better, the season of blooming is longer. ——-

12 JAMES J. H. GREGORY &

Cardinal Climber

Grego’s Giant Comet Asters

The Grego Giant Comet Asters are admired by everyone who sees
them. The flowers are immense in size, measuring from 4 to 6 in.
across. Grow from 18 in. to 2 it. high, producing on each plant from
20 to 30 magnificent flowers on long stems.

White. Shell Pink. Lavender. Purple.

Price per pkt., each 10c.

1771 New Giant Flowering
Marshmallows

A wonderfully improved form of our greatly admired native Marsh-
mallows or Rosemallow, in which flowers of enormous size, frequently
10 to 12 in. in diameter, have been developed. The colorings have also
been greatly intensified, comprising rich dark red, soft mallow pink
and pure white; the plants grow from 5 to §8 it. high and are very
floriferous, blooming from early in July till late Autumn; perfectly
hardy. Ifsown early, ought to produce plants that will flower the first
year Price per pkt. 15c., 2 pkts. 25c.

Aster- Novelties

A beautiful class of Asters, very distinct from all others in the charac-
ter of the flower. The long, narrow petals folded lengthwise look al-
most as though quilled. Flowers of great size and last longer when cut
than those of any other class.

Violet King. Immense flowers of a rich violet purple.
Rose King. A deep, brilliant rose.
White King. Petals not quite so strongly folded as the Violet and

Rose King. Plants upright in growth. Blooms with the late
branching. Price per pkt., 15c. each.

Pink Enchantress Aster. Produces immense flowers of a soft, deli-
cate pink; are borne on strong, upright stems. Color resembles
that of the popular “‘Pink Enchantress” Carnation. Color does
not -fade. Nothing can be more beautiful than a vase of these
Asters.

Lavender Gem. Pale lavender when opening, deepening with age.
Resembles somewhat a Chrysanthemum in appearance.

Cardinal. Has a long season of bloom. Buds are a rosy carmine;
when flowers are fully open are a brilliant, glowing cardi Never
shows a yellow center. Price per pkt., 15c. each.

SON'S RETAIL CATALOGUE

1985 New White Oriental Poppy

This valuable novelty was offered 1915 in plant form, at 50c. each,
and had a tremendous sale.

It is the most distinct break that has yet been made in Oriental
Poppies, it being a pure, satiny white, with a bold crimson blotch at the
base of each petal, unquestionably the most important addition to the
list of hardy perennial seeds for the seasor of 1917. Like most hybrids,
the seedlings are liable to vary somewhat in color.

Price per pkt. 25c.

1531 The Cardinal Climber «x...

The most beautiful climber that we ever saw. Leaves resemble
those of the Japanese Maple, blossoms are borne in clusters, fowers
ere bright cardinal red about 134 in. in diameter, a very rapid grower,
vines branch freely, quickly covering a large space to the height of 15 #t.
or more. The seeds of the plants shown in the cut were planted June
lst, photographed September 13th. Delights in a warm, rich soil.
Seeds may be started indoors in April and transplanted outdoors when
weather permits. Sow seeds outdoors about the middle of May when
ground is warm. Price per pkt. 25c., 5 pkts. $1.00.

1623 New Double Cosmos

An entirely new race, very beautiful, colors similar to the old type
pink, white and crimson in mixture. Bloom about the time of the
Late Flowering Mammoth. A good proportion of the blossoms come
double. Price per pkt. 25c.

isos “Marvelous” Double Petunia

(See illustration).

We take a great pride in offering our new Double Petunias. They
never have been surpassed in beauty, size, form or color, if ever
Selection in crossing every flower was made with the greatest care and
thought, and the results are a surprise even to ourselves.

It would be impossible to describe at length the many varieties in
form and color, pink, showy white, violet, lavender, mauve, crimson,
plain and shaded with variegations in all these shades innumerable.

Many of the flowers measure 5 in. across, none less than 3._ They
are fluted, frilled, ruffled and pinked. The combinations of color are
exceedingly strange and beautiful. Proportion of double flowers is
greater than any we have ever seen. Price per pkt. 15c-

“Marvelous” Double Petunias

GREGORY’S HONEST SEEDS 13

This Beautiful Lawn can be duplicated if you use Gregory’s Special Lawn Grasses

In making a lawn, much future trouble will be avoided if the preparatory work is carefully and thoroughly done. It is
very essential that you have a good depth of surface soil and proper drainage. There should be no less than a foot in depth of
good loam, two feet would be better; if the soil is of a sandy nature the grass is apt to burn out in hot, dry weather.

The seed may be sown with success at any time, from April to August, though the best time is during April and May.
When your land is ready to receive the seed select a time when the weather is calm. If it is planted on a windy day the seed
would scatter so uneven the results would be very unsatisfactory. Just as soon as the grass gets started nicely and it is 3 to 4
inches tall, run the lawn mower over it, being careful not to cut too close. Continue the mowings at intervals of about ten days.
When the lawn is well established, frequent rollings are beneficial, especially in the Spring. Sheep Manure (see page 77) makes
an excellent fertilizer for lawns. Use at the rate of 100 pounds to every 1000 square feet. To stimulate the growth of grass of
an old lawn use one pound to every thirty square feet; should be applied two or three times during the season. Apply just before
watering and keep moist for several days.

GREGORY’S SPECIAL LAWN GRASS SEED

We offer a mixture of a large number of the finest varieties of native and European grasses. Our mixture cannot be
surpassed by any lawn seed sold in this country. We purchase only the purest and very best of the fancy re-cleaned grades,
make our own mixture from a formula that we have found, after years of experimenting, to give the best results under all circum-
stances. We use only those varieties that make the closest, and finest turf and which will stand hot and dry weather. Price,
per lb., postpaid, 45c.; 5 Ibs. $1.85, 10 lbs. $3.50, 20 Ibs. $6.50, by express, not prepaid.

GREGORY’S SPECIAL LAWN GRASS FOR SHADY SPOTS

Everyone knows that it is difficult to secure satisfactory growth under trees or in the shade of buildings. Our Lawn Grass
for Shady Spots contains grasses best adapted for such places. It will produce an abundant and even growth of beautiful green
grass. You have heard of the “‘Sorosis Shoe’’ that is so well advertised. Mr. Little’s gardener tells us that our grass seed has
given them the best of satisfaction for years. He can find nothing that does so well in shady spots as does our ‘‘Lawn Grass for
Shady Spots.” The Lynn Telegram, in one of its issues, stated that Mr. Little’s lawn was one of the finest in the country. Price
per lb. 50c., postpaid; 5 Ibs. $2.00, 10 Ibs. $3.75, 20 lbs. $7.00, by express, at purchaser’s expense.

Our Lawn Mixtures are all made from Recleaned Fancy Grasses

GENERAL LIST OF

GREGORY’S HONEST VEGETABLE SEEDS

Due to war conditions prices must be subject to change without notice

In the following pages we list all the best standard varieties, as well as specialties of previous years. Novelties which we
consider worthy of your special attention are listed on preceding pages. Let us here call your attention to Gregory’s Honest
Dollar Collection. The busy man who has no time to wade through the catalogue will find this an ideal collection for the average
home garden. Please note that Beans, Corn and Peas are listed by 1% lb., | lb. and 2 lbs.; in place of 14 peck, peck and bushel,
the weights for those measures are mentioned. Customers who have been accustomed to order by measure in the past will find
it equally as easy to order by weight. The various states are passing laws making it necessary to sell produce, etc. by weight.

We pay postage on all quantities up to pounds at postpaid prices. At the express prices quoted
herein purchaser pays express charges.

ASPARAGUS SEED

Spargel Esparrago Asperge

Culture.—Sow the seed in the seed-bed late in the Fall or in the
early Spring, as soon as the ground can be worked, in drills 1 foot
apart, covering the seed about 1 inch deep. Thin the plants to 3
inches in the row. The roots may be removed to the permanent bed
when one or two years old. In preparing the ground no pains should
be spared, as a well-established and carefully cultivated Asparagus
bed will continue in good condition for twenty-five years or more.
Select deep, rich, mellow soil, using a liberal quantity of well-decom-
posed manure. Set the roots so that the crowns will be 4 inches be-
low the surface of the ground, in rows 3 feet apart, and 1 foot apart
in the row. Apply a dressing of manure in Autumn, working the
same into the ground in the Spring, taking care not to injure the
roots. The bed will produce shoots fit for cutting the second or
third year after transplanting. Stop cutting when Peas come to
market. One ounce to sixty feet of drill. One package plants 15
feet of row.

5 Bonvallet’s Giant. Its favorable points are rust resistance,
earliness, high productive power and lasting quality, for since the
crown does not divide it yields large shoots for a longer time than
any of the older kinds. Seed—A crop in three years. Transplant
when one or two years old. Pkt. 5e., oz. 15e., 14 Ib. 30c., Ib.
$1.00, postpaid; by express, Ib. 95c.

10 Columbian Mammoth White. It furnishes white roots which
stay white as long as fit for use without earthing up or any other
artificial blanching. Fine for canning. We have always con-
sidered this one of the most dependable sorts in cultivation, and
can recommend it sincerely as giving uniformly best satisfaction.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 Ib. 25c., Ib. 75c., postpaid; by express,

lb. 70c.
= ~= aaa aaa 4 15 Conover’s Colossal. The standard variety, and still holds its
Early Giant Argenteuil Asparagus own. Pkt. 5e., oz. 10c., 4 Ib. 20c., Ib. 60c., postpaid; by ex-

press, lb. 55c.
20 Early Giant Argenteuil. (Seed imported from France.) This mammoth variety resists the rust, and where it originated,
in France, has taken the place as the leading variety. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 35c., Ib. $1.00, postpaid; by express, Ib. 95c.
25 Palmetto. Earlier, a better yielder, and more even and regular in its growth than Conover’s. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 14 Ib. 20c.,
Ib. 75c., postpaid; by express, Ib. 70c.

ASPARAGUS ROOTS

Culture—The months of April and May are the best time to undertake new plantings of Asparagus. Success depends
more on location, condition and preparation of the land than it does on the variety. Select land that lies somewhat low, but is
well drained and not subject to overflow after heavy rains or Spring thaws. Land naturally sandy is preferred to soggy and
heavy clay. Ten cords of stable manure well ploughed under and thoroughly mixed with the soil is ample per acre. Land
should be ploughed deep and thoroughly pulverized. Make the furrows 4 feet apart and set the roots 2 feet apart in the row.
The crowns of the plants should be set so that they will be at least 4 inches under the surface of the land when level. The top
of the plant should rest on a little cone of soil. Around these hills the roots should be spread out on all sides; cover with soil,
and as the shoots commence to grow fill in the soil gradually till the ground is level. Cultivate the same as for other crops and
keep free from weeds. Fields, if properly cared for each season, will last for ten years. Two-year plants give earliest results.

STRONG TWO-YEAR-OLD ROOTS—EARLY GIANT ARGENTEUIL, PALMETTO, BONVALLET’S AND COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE
By express, not prepaid, 50 roots 65c., or by mail 75c. By express, not prepaid, 100 roots $1.00, or by mail $1.20.

1 1,000 roots by freight or express, not prepaid, $7.50.
4

GREGOR Y’S HONEST SEEDS 15

Gregory’s Rust-Proof Intermediate
Horticultural Beans

2 EPS a = = ie j

BEANS, Dwarf, Snap or Bush Bujch Dene eae Nanas

Culture-—Select light, warm soil, and plant when danger from frost is past in the Spring, in drills 214 to 3 feet apart,
dropping the beans about 2 inches apart in the drill, and covering 1 inch deep. Keep the ground clean and loose by frequent
hoeing, but do not draw the earth around the plants. Avoid working among the vines when they are wet, as it will tend to
make them rust. Two pounds to 200 feet of drill. To prevent rust and destroy insects spray with ‘‘Pyrox’”’ and use the
‘‘Kant-Klog’’ Sprayer. (Sce page 80.)

WE PAY POSTAGE ON BEANS AT ‘‘POSTPAID PRICES’’ UP TO POUNDS. EXPRESS PRICES ARE NOT PREPAID.

(Place Order Early) Green Podded Sorts (Very Short Crop)

One Packet will plant 25 feet of row

30 Bountiful Green Bush. (See illustration.) Our note-book tells us that it is a tremendous cropper and the finest, flat,
Green-podded Bean yet introduced. Planted May 29, commenced picking July 18, securing 4 quarts from 10 feet of row.
Extremely early, entirely stringless and of superior quality.

35 Warren Bush. After having carefully tested the Warren side by side with
scores of varieties, we unhesitatingly pronounce it to be the best for quality of all
Bush Beans we are acquainted with for table use. The Warren crops medium
well, and has a large, green, pulpy, stringless pod. Not as liable to rust as many
green pod varieties.

40 Low’s Champion Bush. This green-podded Bush Bean resembles the Warren.
Being entirely stringless it is extremely tender and of exquisite flavor as a string
Bean. The pods contain from five to eight beans each; used for canning. A
favorite on account of its rust-resisting qualities.

45 Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod. Remarkably early, pods and beans large.
The earliest rownd-podded green bush Bean, bearing larger pods than those of
Red Valentine.

50 Giant Stringless Green Pod. The plants are of strong growth, very produc-
tive, pods 5 inches long, light green, slightly curved, very meaty, being broadly
rounded, saddle-backed and absolutely stringless.

55 Black Valentine. An extra early round green pod, stringless, extensively
grown in the South for shipment to Northern markets. Resists blight well and
is a prolific bearer.

60 Extra Early Round Pod Red Valentine. Pods average 5 inches long, are
round and tender; standard extra early Bean in Middle States.

65 Extra Early Refugee. Ten days earlier than its late brother, described next.
Hardy and very prolific.

70 Refugee, or Thousand to One. A very prolific bush sort, fine for canning,
round podded.

75 Longfellow Green Podded Snap. Early; pods 6 inches long; vines stout;
round podded.

Prices for any of the above varieties: Pkt. 15e., 14 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib. 50c.,
2 Ibs. 90c., postpaid; by express, not prepaid, 14 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 45c., 2 Ibs.
80c., 714 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.55.

80 Early Carmine Podded Dwarf Horticultural. Earliest Horticultural Bush
Bean; very rich carmine pods; the most attractive Bean of its class. Can be
used early as a green pod snap Bean. Quality excellent. Planted May 29, fit
to pick as a snap Bean July 18. Pkt. 15¢., 14 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib. 50c., 2 Ibs. 90c.,
postpaid; by express, not prepaid, 14 lb. 25c., 1 Ib. 45c., 2 Ibs. 80c.,
714 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.75. Rountiful Bean

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85 Improved Goddard Dwarf Horticultural.

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BEANS, GREEN-PODDED SORTS—Continued

Attractive 90
late Horticultural Bush Bean, a standard late shell Bean,

very prolific, its long, flat, highly colored pods giving it a

very attractive appearance when boxed for market. A
favorite with market gardeners on account of its rusi-
Tesisting qualities. Pkt. 15c., 14 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib. 50c.,

2 Ibs. $0ce., postpaid; by express, not prepaid,

lg Ib. 25e., 1 Ib. 45e., 2 Ibs. 80c., 714 Ibs. (44 pk.)
$2.75.

The Best Wax-Podded Bush Beans (

= . TL: Tn our experimental grounds
New Stringless White Wax. 52 find it to be a stronc, up.
right grower, producing an abundance of very thick-meated pods,
5 to 6 inches long, by 34 inch or more in width. Entirely string-
less at all stages of growth, of superior quality; a valuable
variety to follow Wardwell’s Kidney Wax. It is less subject

to rust.

late . The handsome pods are produced
Michigan White Wax. in great abundance, are very uni-
form in size, and in color are a very atiractive light golden yellow.
They are comparatively broad, meaty and of the same superior
quality as our Improved Golden Wax. We found this to be a
much earlier variety than the New Stringless White Wax we cata-
logued last season, as it began bearing the same time as the
Wardwell’s Kidney Wax, but is more prolific.

wei : (See illustration.) A favorite
Wardwell Ss Kidney Wax. with market gardeners. More
of this variety used than any other. Extremely early, entirely
stringless, pods very tender, a prolific bearer. It is used for late
as well as early planting.
Every market

Golden Queen, or Hodson Wax. gence will And in the
Golden Queen a rust-proof wax Bean. This Bean makes rank,
healthy vines, which hang filled with a wonderful crop of long,
straight pods 6 to 7 inches in length. It is medium late.

All Beans <
Keerey’s Rustless Golden Wax. shore or loss subject

more or less subject
to rust, which spoils them for market use. Mr. Keeney, the great
Bean grower, believes he has at last secured a bush variety, a
sport from the Golden Wax, thai excels in its comparative free-
dom from rust. A tremendous cropper, the vines being literally
loaded with delicious, tender pods that are entirely stringless.
If you want Beans by all means try this.
Improved Golden Wax. Improvement on the Dwarf Golden
Wax; less liable to rust. Flat pods.
Dwarf Black Wax. Superior for a snap Bean.
Dwarf Wax. Round pods. Very prolific.
Extra Early Refugee Wax. Yields immensely, perfectly siring-
less. Round pods. Does not rust.
Davis Kidney Wax. One of the earliest, clear white, long fiat
pod, stringless. ; 170
Early Golden-eyed Wax. About rust proof.
Prices for the above varieties, pkt. 1ic., 15 Ib. 30c.,
1 Ib. 55c., 2 Ibs. 90c., postpaid; by express, not pre-
paid, 4% Ib. 25c., Ib. 50c., 2 Ibs. 85c., 716 Ibs. (14 pk.)
$2.65.
Red Kidney. A standard red field sort; fine for baking
PEt. 15c., 14 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 40c., 2 Ibs. 75c., postpaid;
by express, not prepaid, }4 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 Ibs.

65c., 714 Ibs. (14 pK.) $2.25. = =
: e very best small

Snowflake Field Bean. Pea Bean known. Dry
beans eighty days from time of planting. The pods are
packed thick in clusters and ripen in August, all ripening
at once. The leaves, falling earlier than with some va-
Tieties, open the pods to the sun. Pkt. 15c., 14 Ib. 25c.,
1 Ib. 40c., 2 Ibs. 75c., postpaid; by express, not pre-
paid, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 Ibs. 65c., 714 Ibs. (34 pE.)
$2.25, 15 Ibs.

Mr. S. H. Seamans, of Milwaukee, counted one hundred and
twenty completely filled pods on a single vine.

Mr. Keeney, the leading grower of seed Beans in the United
States, ranks the Snowflakes as the best small white Bean raised.

Fine Early

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Gregory’s Rust-proof Intermediate Horticultural.
Our customers are very enthusiastic in their praises over
this Bean. Pods remarkably large, many containing seven
beans. Color very bright and attractive. Plants healthy
vigorous and productive. It never has been known to
blight. Planted May 10, you can commence picking July
20. Sends out more or less tendrils, as do most Horticultur-
als. Pkt. 15c., +4 Ib. 35c., 1 Ib. 60c., 2 Ibs. $1.10, post-
paid: by express, not prepaid, 14 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib. 55c.,
2 Ibs. $1.00, 734 Ibs. (44 pk.) $3.35.

SHORT
CROP

Wardwell’s Kidney War

Improved Yellow Eye. One of the best varieties for bak-
ing, remarkably vigorous and prolific. Pkt. 15e., 4% Ib.
25c., 1 Ib. 40c., 2 Ibs. 75c., postpaid; by express, not
prepaid, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 Ibs. 65ce., 714 Ibs.
(14 pk.) $2.25, 15 Ibs. (1 pk.) $4.25.

BENEFITS OF INOCULATION

The principal reasons for inoculation can be stated in three

short paragraphs, viz:—

First. Inoculated legumes take nitrogen from the air to

supply the plant, resulting in faster growth, earlier maturity and
larger crops.

Second. Inoculated legumes take up more nitrogen than the

plant itself requires, the surplus insuring to the benefit of
future crops.

Third. Inoculated legumes develop larger root systems than

when not inoculated and therefore reach the immense stores of
potash and phosphorous in the subsoil, bringing them up to
supply the plant.

See page 66 for prices.

GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS 17

Bush Lima Beans

. The largest of all Bush Limas, bearing pods almost

180 Burpee Improved Bush Lima. equal in size to those of the large Pole Limas. As
compared with the original Burpee Bush Lima, the Burpee Improved bears not only larger
pods and fully one-third more of them, but is also a week earlier. Pods average 5 to 6 inches
long and contain four to five large, thick, green beans of delightful quality. Plants are of
sturdy, upright growth and bear the heavy loads of handsome’ pods in large clusters. Pkt.
15e., % Ib. 30e., 1 Ih. 50c., 2 Ibs. 90c., postpaid; by express, not prepaid, )4 Ib. 25c.,
1 Ib. 45c., 2 Ibs. 80c., 714 Ibs. (14 pk.) $3.00.

A (See illustration.) So great an improvement over old Kum-
Fordhook Bush Lima. merle or Dreer’s Potato Lima that we have dropped the old

sort 1n tavor of the new. Beans and pods are not only twice as large, but the bushes are of
more erect growth, bearing their abundance of pods well above the ground. Clusters of
four to six pods are common. In season, Fordhook Bush Lima is four days to a week earlier
than old Kummerle. Beans are green, thin-skinned and of really delicious quality. Pkt.
15c., 14 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib. 50c., 2 Ibs. 90c., postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 25c., 1 Ih. 45c.,
i 2 Ibs. 80c., 714 Ibs. (14 pk.) $3.00.

| 190 Henderson’s Bush Lima. Two weeks earlier than the Pole Lima. A bush strain of Sieva.
Pkt. 15c., 14 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 45c., 2 Ibs. 85c., postpaid; by express, 14 Ih. 20c., 1 Ib. 40c.,
i 2 Ibs. 75ce., 71% Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.40.

_ 195 Burpee’s Bush Lima. Grows 18 inches high and branches, but does not run. Beams ex-
M cellent. Pkt. 15e., 14 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib. 50c., 2 Ibs. 90c., postpaid; by express, 14 lb. 25c.,
i 1 Ib. 45c., 2 Ibs. 80c., 714 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.90.

Pole Beans

i Stangen Bohnen Frijoles Haricot a Rames

Culture.—Set the poles 3 or 4 feet apart, and plant six to eight beans around each pole, thin-
ning to four healthy plants. They require the same soil and treatment as the dwarf varieties, with
i the exception that they crave stronger soil and do best in a sheltered location. One quart to one
| hundred and fifty poles.

(See illustration.) Decidedly

| 200 Burger’ Ss Stringless Green Pod Pole Bean. earlier than Kentucky Wonder.

Pods uniform in size, very long, moderately curved, creased back, dark green in color, extreme-
ly brittle, stringless, of excel-
lent quality and free from dis-
ease; pods 6 to 8 inches en-
tirely stringless at all stages
of growth. Vines productive
with pods borne in clusters.
Dry beans excellent for baking
in the Winter. Pkt. 15c.,
14 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib. 50c., 2 Ibs.
90c., postpaid; by express,
14 Ib. 25e., 1 Ib. 45c., 2 lbs.
80c.

205 Kentucky Wonder. Long, Fordhook Bush Lima
green podded; a tremendous
cropper. Better for snapping.
Pkt. 15¢., 14 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib. 50c., 2 Ibs. 90c., postpaid;
by express, 14 Ih. 25c., 1 Ib. 45c., 2 Ibs. 80e.

210 MammothCarmine-Podded Horticultural Pole.

Our clerk who visited a large plantation of this Bean said it
was the handsomest sight in Beans he ever saw. ‘Thousands
of poles were literally covered from top to bottom with extra
large, carmine-colored pods. Pkt. 15e., 4% Ib. 35e., 1 Ib.
55c., 2 lbs. $1.00, postpaid; by express, )4 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib.
50c., 2 lbs. 90c.

215 Marblehead Early Pole Cranberry. Earliest Pole Cran-
berry; delicious. Pkt. 15¢e., 14 Ib. 35e., 1 Ib. 55c., 2 Ibs.
$1.00, postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib. 50c., 2 lbs
90c.

220 Brockton. Longer podded than London Horticultural, darker
and richer color, a fine cropper. Climbs better and clings better
to poles than any other Horticultural Pole Bean. Pkt. 15ce.,
14 Ib. 35e., 1 Ib. 55e., 2 Ibs. $1.00, postpaid; by express,
14 Ib. 30ce., 1 Ib. 50c., 2 Ibs. 90c.

225 London Horticultural, gr Wren’s Egg. Pods striped, fine
string or shell. Pkt. 15e., 14 Ib. 30e., 1 Ib. 50c., 2 Ibs. 90c.,
postpaid; by express, 14 lb. 25c., 1 Ib. 45c., 2 Ibs.
80c.

230 Searlet Runner. Ornamental, bright red flowers; good
snap Bean. Pkt. 15e., 4 Ib. 35e., 1 Ib. 55e., 2 Ibs. $1.00,

7 F ¥ - postpaid; by express, not prepaid, )4 lb. 30c., 1 Ib. 50c.

Burger's Pole 2 Ibs. 90c.

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POLE BEANS—Continued

Wax-Podded Sorts

The enormous productiveness of the Old Kentuc
235 Kentucky Wonder Wax Pole. Wonder Pole Bean is well known. We have herea =
riety with all its superb qualities, except that it is of a beautiful transparent yellow color. It
is a rampant grower, one plant filling a pole with a mass of vines densely loaded with luscious
Beans, almost a solid mass of pods from bottom to top. They are solidly meaty, entirely string-
less, and when cooked, deliciously rich and buttery. Pkt. 15c., 14 Ib. 35c., 1 Ib. 55e., 2 Ibs.
31.00, postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 30c., 1 1p. 50c., 2 Ibs. 902.

Early, very prolific, very handsome; in fact, very first-class
240 Golden Cluster Wax. standard. Pkt. 15¢., 14 Ib. 35¢., 1 Ib. 55¢., 2 Ibs. $1.00, post-
paid; by express, 14 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib. 50c., 2 Ibs. 90c.

Se

Pole Lima Beans

é e : (See illustration.) Grows green, keeps green, and the only

245 New Giant Podded Prolific. Lima Bean that is absolutely green Shen dried. Equals
the Early Jersey or any other variety for earliness, and is by far more productive than any other
Pole Lima we have ever seen grown. It is not like the Mastodon Lima, which retains only a
portion of the green coloring in the dry bean, but each and every bean has that true, distinct,
deep green color when the beans are shelled for market. Large pods hang in clusters of from
five to eight, making them easy to gather, each having five to six beans ina pod. Pkt.
15c., 14 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib. 55c., 2 Ibs.
$1.00, postpaid; by express, 14 Ib.
25c., 1 Ib. 50c., 2 Ibs. 90c.

: The very earli-

250 Early Leviathan. est of all Pole
Limas. Seed sown end of May will
produce plants which by middle of
August are literally loaded with clus-
ters of handsome pods. The intro-
duction of this superb Sort has greatly
extended the radius within which
Limas may be grown. Leviathan
bears long, straight pods, containing
four to five large beans. Crop is
borne through a long season and is
uniformly heavy. Quality the very
best. Pkt. 15ce., 14 Ib. 30c., Ib.
55c., 2 Ibs. $1.00, postpaid; by ex-
press, 14 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 50c., 2 Ibs.
90c.

255 King of the Garden Lima.

(See illustration.) For many years
this has been the standard late Pole
Lima. Plants are exceedingly vigor-
ous, and no more than two should be
allowed to grow toapole. Beans are
borne in clusters, while pods contain
from four to six large beans of splen-
did quality. Pkt. 15ce., 14 Ib. 35c.,
1 Ib. 55c., 2 Ibs. $1.00. postpaid;
by express, 14 Ib. 30c., 1 16. 50c.,
2 Ibs. 90c.

260 Siebert’s Lima. The earliest of the
large Pole Limas; hardy and vigor-
ous. Pkt. 15e., 4% Ib. 30c., 1 Ib.
50c., 2 Ibs. 90c., postpaid; by ex-
press, 14 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 45c., 2 Ibs.
80c.

Giant Pod Pole Lima 265 Dreer’s Improved Lima. Rather
: , later, but more prolific than Large
Lima; round in shape. Pkt. 15e., 14 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib. 55c., 2
a. ai postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 50c., 2

s. 90c.

You will find quite a reduction in prices on Beet seed, Ce aa Fe eae
our crop of which is very fine. Portion of Plant, King of the Garden Lima

GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS 19

Gregory’s Improved Crosby’s Egyptian Beet

BEETS _1 READ REMARKS AT TOP ON PAGE 14
1 1 Rothe Riiben Remolachas
—Table Varieties aan
Culture.—Select a deep, rich loam and manure with well-decomposed compost. Sow in drills 14 to 16 inches apart and
cover 1 inch deep. When the young plants appear thin to 4 or 5 inches apart. For early use, sow as soon as ground can be
worked in the Spring; for Autumn use, about the middle of May; and for Winter use. about the 20th of June, according to variety,
the long varieties requiring more time to mature than the round early kinds. When sown late, increase the quantity of seed.

To preserve during Winter, cover with earth to keep from wilting. When cooking, boil new Beets one hour, and old ones two
hours or more. One package plants 15 feet of drill.

We grow many thousands of pounds of Beet seed on our own farm. Some of our European customers
who visited us in the Fall stated they never saw such fine strains.

° (Gregory Strain.) (See illustration.) Nearly as early as Crosby’s Egyptian, with flesh
275 Detroit Dark Red Beet. as dark as the Edmands, with a more intense red. Tops small, of the finest quality for
either home or market. Choicest home-grown seeds, selected on our own farms. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 85c., Ib.
$2.95, postpaid; by express, lb. $2.90. ae i - = rear
: ° (Gregory Strain.) is is the best strain of late Turnip Beet, wit esh of an eztra
280 Edmands Blood Turnips. dark color, which makes it the most popular Beet with market gardeners. It is superior
to all others for Winter market. Choice, select seed, grown on
our own farms. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 lb. 75e., Ib. $2.80,
postpaid; by express, lb. $2.75.
. For an early crop, especially on light soils,
235 Crimson Globe. the value of this handsome Beet will be
recognized by every grower. Round as a Snowball Turnip, its rich
color of flesh distinguishes it from the Egyptian. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c.,
V4 Ih. 75c., lb. $2.95, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.90.
. (See illustration on page 20.) This valuable
290 Eclipse Beet. Beet, of which we were the original introducers,
has become a standard variety. Very early, of superior quality, uni-
form in shape, and a favorite family Beet. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c.,
14 Ib. 75c., Ib. $2.50, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.45.
9 ° Also called Mitchell’s Perfected.
295 Faust Ss Early Crimson. We are pleased with the rich crim-
son color of this Beet, and consider it to be the sweetest of all Beets,
and a first-class variety for family use. Pkt. 10e., oz. 25e., 14 lb.
7Z5e., Ib. $2.50, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.45.

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300 Gregory’s Improved Strain of Crosby’s Egyptian Beet.
Ts fully described among specialties on page 3, and illustrated above;
especially recommended for greenhouse and farms. We doubt i
it is possible to secure a finer strain even though you pay an in-
creased price. Greenhouse men are planting our seed in their
greenhouses for early Spring trade. We illustrate it on our front
cover. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 85c., lb. $2.95, postpaid; by
express, Ib. $2.90.

310 Arlington Favorite. A Boston favorite; early, small top, dark
red, cooks tender and sweet. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25¢., 14 Ib. 70c., Ib.
$2.50, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.45.

315 Bastian Early Blood Turnip. As early as Bassano, but of much
darker color; small top. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 50c., Ib. $2.00,
postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.95.

320 Dewing’s Early Blood Turnip. Very symmetrical, free from
fibrous roots. A popular Beet. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 70c.,
Ib. $2.45, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.40.

325 Early Blood Turnip. A standard sort; good for Summer or Win-
ter. Pkt. 10c., oz, 25¢., 14 Ib, 70c., Ib. $2.35, postpaid; by ex- !
press, Ib. $2.30.

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TABLE BEETS—Continued

830 Egyptian. lHarlier than Bassano. Tops remarkably small. Pkt.
5e., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 65c., 1b. $2.05, postpaid; by express, lb. $2.00.

335 Lentz’s Hybrid. THarly, quality tender and sweet, top short, flesh ;
attractively ringed. Pkt. 5e., oz. 15¢e., 14 Ib. 45e., Ib. $1.50,
postpaid; by express, lb. $1.45.

840 Long, Smooth, Dark Blood. Excellent for Winter use; smooth
skinned, flesh dark red. Pkt. 5ce., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75c., lh. $2.00,
postpaid; by express, lb. $1.95.

Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet

_ A species of Beet cultivated for its tops, which furnish elegant
greens. Cultivate exactly like Beets, but thin out plants to stand
12 inches apart in the row.

845 Common. Forms handsome plants 2 feet tall, with beautiful,
broad midribs and smooth foliage. Pkt. 5e., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 75e.

850 Lucullus. This elegant new sort will be found illustrated on page 2
in our unrivaled 25c. Vegetable Collection. Full descriptions are
offered on page 3. Every home garden should contain a row of
Lucullus Swiss Chard. Pkt. 5e., oz. 25e., 14 lb. 85c., postpaid.

Manégel-Wurzels and Sugar Beets

As food for stock during the Winter months these are absolutely

Eclipse Beet

unequaled. They keep the stock in perfect physical con-
dition and encourage the flow of milk in cows. They should

be sown in drills about 2 feet apart, ‘and thinned to 12 or 15 | 38° Carter’s Orange Globe. The best variety of Yellow
inches in a row. (See our work on Mangel-Wurzels, etc.) Globe. Pkt. 5e., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 60c., Ib. $1.75, post-

One ounce to 50 feet of drill. Ten pounds per acre. Globe
Mangels succeed better than the long sorts on sandy soil. Do
not begin to feed them until Midwinter.

860 Norbiton Giant, or Mammoth Long Red. Standard
red; very extensively grown. Pkt. 5e., oz. 20c., 14 lb.
50c., lb. $1.65, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.60.

865 Red Giant Ovoid. Very large, oval shape; pulls up very
freely from dirt. Pkt. 5e., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 50c., Ib. $1.65,
postpaid; by express, lb. $1.60.
Giant Yellow Intermediate Mangel. Grows more than
half above the ground and of a rust-yellow color with
thick neck, large leaves with green stems, and very smooth
and fine skin. Flesh white, firm and sweet, producing
enormous crops. Pkt. 5e., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 55ce., Ib.
$1.75, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.70.

$75 Mangel Giant Half-Sugar. During the last few years
the Half-Sugar Mangels have been steadily gaining favor
among farmers for feeding cattle. Contain more nutri-
tious matter than watery Mangels, have red skin, with
white, fine-grained flesh and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c.,
Oz. ence 14 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00, postpaid; by express,
Ib. $1.95.

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390

392

395

400

paid; by express, Ib. $1.70.

Gate Post. Orange-colored skin, no sprangling roots,
small top, heavy cropper. Pkt. 5e., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 65c.,
Ib. $1.75, postpaid; by express, lb. $1.70.

Golden Tankard. Flesh deep yellow, with colored rings;
good cropper. Pkt. 5e., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 60c., Ib. $1.75,
postpaid; by express, lb. $1.70.

Sludstrup Mangel. Holds the world’s record for dry
matter content. This Mangel has been awarded a first-
class certificate several times by the Danish Government,
the highest honor i in Denmark where Mangels are as im-
portant as Corn is here. Sludstrup is a long, reddish yel-
low, ovoid root, growing half out of ground, easily har-
vested and by test excels any other variety in both the
weight and feeding value of yield. Oz. 25e., 4 Ib. 75e.,
lb. $2.00, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.95.
Improved American Sugar, or Lane’s. A long white
variety; for stock. Pkt. 5e., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 75ce., Ib.
$2.00, postpaid; by express, lb. $1.95.

Vilmorin’s Improved French White Sugar. Variety
cultivated for making sugar. Pkt. 5e., oz. 25e., 14 Ib.
75c., lb. $2.00, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.95.

A Fine Field of Gregory’s Improved Yellow Globe Onion on Our Farms, Hutchinson Carrot to right

GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS
BRUSSELS SPROUTS Rofenfohl Col de Bruselas
Chou de Brucelles

Culture.—A class of Sprouts allied to the Cabbage family, producing great numbers of small heads or
Sprouts on the main stem of the plant, which are used in the manner of Cabbages. Plant in rich soil, in
hills 2 feet apart each way, and thin to one plant to the hill. The Sprouts are a great delicacy and com-
mand high prices in all markets.

(See vlustration.) Of dwarf habit; very prolific; heads first-class.
aos Long Island Improved. xt. 10c., 14 oz. 250., 02. d0e.
C The standard variety in most parts of the country.
410 Improved Dwarf Paris Market. Forms uniformly firm sprouts which are of very deli-
cate flavor. Grows taller than preceding sort. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 25c., oz. 40c.

BROCCOLI | Procul

Closely allied to the Cauliflower family, so nearly so that the Walcheren variety is sometimes
classed with Cauliflower. They require similar cultivation and treatment to Cauliflower.
415 Large White Early French. A standard French variety. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 25c., 14 oz. 40c.
420 Walcheren White. Oneofthe very best. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 25c., 4 oz. 40c.

GREGORY’S CABBAG ES Meipfohl Col repollo
THOROUGHBRED Chou Verte
Culture—Cabbage will thrive on any good Corn land, though the stronger the soil the better

they will develop. New land is preferable. Plough deep and manure liberally. The early sorts bear
planting from 18 inches to 2 feet apart in the rows, with the rows from 2 to 214 feet apart; the large va-
rieties to be from 2 to 3 feet apart in the rows, with the rows from 21% to 3 feet apart. The crops should
receive as many as three hoeings and three cultivatings. Cabbage will not usually follow Cabbage or
Turnips successfully in field culture unless three or four years have intervened between the crops. For
late Fall marketing, plant Drumhead sorts from June 10 to 20. One ounce to about 2,000 plants. For
minute information see our treatise on ‘‘Cabbage.’”’ Price 30c., postpaid.

No one uses greater care in growing and in the selection of their Cabbages for seed. All are grown
from the very best selected heads. Our customers can feel assured that when they secure their Cabbage
seed direct from us they are getting the best.

(Our work on ‘‘Cabbages and Cauliflower” gives valuable in formation. Price 30c.)

Earliest Sorts

Culture for Early Cabbage.—For early planting, seed should be sown in greenhouse or hotbeds about
six weeks before plants are needed for setting out in the field. Seed may be sown broadcast in boxes,

and transplanted, when plants are 1 inch high, into boxes 3 inches apart each way. As soon as the land is ready to work in

the Spring the plants will be fit for transplanting. Set in rows 3 feet apart, and 2 feet apart in the row.

proved Brussels

A. C.
Maine, writes:
first prize on Cabbage at
the Northern Maine Fair.
I had your Volga, some
weighed over 23 pounds.
I like the Glory of Enk-
huizen better; though they
are a little smaller they are
more solid and sell better.
Your seed came up quick
and grew fast.’’ Pkt. 10c.,
4 oz. 25c., 0z.40c. 14 Ib.
$1.35, lb. $4.95,postpaid
by express, lb. $4.90.

435 Splendid Cabbage
Pride of Erfurt.
trated on page 3.
many unsolicited
monials we have received
about this elegant sort
speak best foritsmerit. Be
sure to refer to page 3. Pkt.
10c., 14 oz. 30c., oz. 50c.,

425 Glory of Enkhuizen.
It has a great advantage
in comparison with other
early sorts in that it grows
large, solid, round heads
with few outer leaves, and
of such compact growth as
to permit quite close plant-
ing. When trimmed heads
weigh from 6 to 8 pounds.
Our seed was produced by
the originator in Holland.

Mapleton,

“T took

Tllus-
The
testi-

Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage 14 Ih. $1.75, postpaid.

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22 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

CABBAGES—Continued

Planted as late as the first week in July,
430 Volga. it will give one of the grandest crops of
Cabbage ever seen, ranging in earliness, size and
hardness of head decidedly in advance of early
Drumhead varieties. Round as a ball, and delicious
in quality. A splendid variety for either Fall, Win-
ter and especially the Spring market, but not safe
for hotbed planting. It is a first-class keeper, and
splits less than other Drumheads. A correspon-
dent in Vermont writes that 95 per cent. made
grand heads, and that he marketed the last of his
Volga May 12. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c., oz. 50c.,
14 Ib. $1.75.

Other Fine Early Cabbages

440 Early Jersey Wakefield. Standard extra early
Cabbage in many markets of the country, but es-
pecially in the East. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c., oz.
50c., 14 Ib. $1.65.

445 Charleston Wakefield. (See photo at bottom of
page.) Thisstrain grows larger than the Early Jer-
sey, but matures about ten days to two weeks later.
Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 30c., = -
oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50.

450 Early Spring. Comes
midway between Wake-
field and Early Summer.
Heads hard, thick, flat-
tish. Pkt. 10e., 144 oz.
30ce., oz. 50c., 14 Ib.
$1.65.

455 All Head. (Special
Stock.) Allied to our
Early Deep Head. Early,
good sized, hard heading,
heads finely. One of the
finest Drumheads, very
uniform in size. Pkt.
10c., 18 oz. 30c., oz.
50c., 14 Ib. $1.50.

460 Henderson’s Early
Summer. An early
Drumhead Cabbage,
much larger than Wake-
field. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz.
30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib.
$1.50.

Second Early
Sorts

46s All Seasons Cab-

(Special Stock.)
bage. (See photo.)
Sometimes called Van-
dergaw. This fine va-
riety, which we were the
first to catalogue, has,
through clear, sheer mer-
it, introduced itself, and
is exceedingly popular in
every quarter in the
United States. We sup-
ply hundreds of pounds
of this splendid sort to
the large canners of this
country, who use All-
Seasons exclusively in
their manufacture of
2 es “Kraut.” It is called
Warren Stone-Mason All-Seasons because it is

abbage just as good for late mar-

ket or to keep over Win-
ter as it is for the early market. Our stock is
from specially selected heads. Pkt. 10c., 4
oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50, Ih. $5.00, post-
paid; by express, lb. $4.95.
Sometimes called Wane
470 The Warren. Stone-Mason. (See illustra-
tion.) A very popular variety for market gardeners
in the vicinity of Boston. The best variety for
storing for Winter use, making a round, medium-
sized and extremely hard head, superior in quality
to Danish, the outer leaves wrapping it over very
handsomely. In reliability for heading no Cabbage
surpasses it. As early as some strains of Fottler,
The heads being very thick through makes it an
excellent sort to carry through the Winter. Pkt,
10e., 14 oz. 25e., oz. 45e., 14 Ib. $1.50, Ib. $4.95,
postpaid; by express, Ib. $4.90.

Our Strains of Cabbages are Absolutely

Unsurpassed

Charleston Wakefield Cabbage

GREGORY’S HONEST SEEDS

SECOND EARLY CABBAGES—Continued

9 ° A valuable va-
avs Henderson’s Succession. riety. Has been
thoroughly well bred, uniformly short stumps, solid
heads. Mature about ten days later. than Early
Summer. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib.
$1.50. postpaid.

Early Winnigstadt. Heads large, cone-shaped,
solid; one of the best for all soils. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz.
30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50.

Fottler’s Early Brunswick. Earliest of the large
heading Drumheads. Headquarters stock. Pkt. 10c.,
lg oz. 25e., oz. 40e., 14 Ib. $1.35, Ib. $5.00, post-
paid; by express, lb. $4.95.

Late Kinds

Culture for Late Cabbage.—Early in June, sow in drills 3
feet apart and when plants appear cut out surplus plants,
leaving the plants 2 feet apart in row. Or drop seed in
hills 2 feet apart and thin out to one plant in hill. When
sown in drills 1 pound seed will plant an acre; if dropped in
hills by hand, 44 pound is enough.

480

485

SATISFIED CUSTOMERS WRITE AS FOLLOWS
“Have sent to you for my seeds since 1882 and always have a fine
garden.” JAMES ROBINSON, R. F. D. No. 2, Vt.
“TI bought my first seeds of Mr. Gregory when I was 16 years
old, and I am now 78; they have always been just what the label
said and never failed to grow.’’—J. H. Ward, Maine.

: June 6, 1916, Tokio, Japan.

“Many thanks for the packets containing my seed potatoes Gold
Coin, Norcross and Delaware have reached here this day. I have
found them in splendid condition. I am, :

Yours truly,
RYOKICHI KAMADA.”

(See iliustration.) The Hollander is
495 The Hollander. one of the best of those hard-head-
ing foreign varieties, which have been imported into our
markets after Spring is well advanced. The heads are
thick, round, of medium size and about as hard as a rock.
Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 30c., oz. 55¢e., 14 Ib. $1.75, Ib. $5.75,
postpaid; by express, lb. $5.70.

All the various strains of these
foreign late Cabbages are charac-

s00 Solid Emperor.

terized by stumps longer than those of our native sorts.
All are very reliable for heading if planted on strong,

~

The Hollander Cabbage

505

510

Improved American Savoy Cabbage

well-manured land. We find no one variety of Danish
equal to the Solid Emperor. Pkt. 10c., 144 oz. 30c., oz.
55c., 14 Ib. $1.75, lb. $5.75, postpaid; by express $5.70.

A , Th I
Danish Winter Ball-Head. wisi cubbace

The Danish Cabbage has become exceedingly popular in
our late Winter and Spring markets for the reason that the
imported varieties have been bringing from 50c. to a
dollar more per barrel than the best of our native sorts,
due to the remarkable hardness of the heads. Pkt. 10c.,
4 oz. 30e., oz. 55¢e., 14 Ib. $1.75, lb. $5.75, postpaid;
by express, Ib. $5.70.

Premium Flat Dutch. Excellent for Winter; exten-
sively grown everywhere; a standard. Pkt. 10e., 14 oz.
25¢e., oz. 45c., 14 Ib. $1.25, lb. $4.75, postpaid; by
express, lb. $4.70.

SAVOY CABBAGES

° See illustration.
sis Improved American Savoy. ‘(io (ne)
American Savoy is one of our old standbys. It grows
to good size. If you want a very dark green, curly
variety plant our strain, it is the best. The variety
that the Boston market gardeners prefer. Pkt. 10c.,
4 oz. 30e., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.75.

Early Ulm Savoy. One of the earliest; unsurpassed
in quality; capital for family use. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz.
30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50.

RED CABBAGES

Largest of all the red
Mammoth Rock Red. varieties. The head is

large, round, very solid and of deep red color. Ninety-
eight per cent. of the plants will form extra fine heads.
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.75.

Red Danish Stonehead is the latest and best of this
type of Cabbage introduced from Denmark, a country
so famous for Cabbage and Cauliflower of quality.
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.75.

520

525

535

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24 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

Mohren Fanahoria
Carotte

Culture-—Carrots thrive best in a sandy loam free from stones.
The ground should be well manured with fine, well-rotted or com-
posted manure eight cords to the acre, and be thoroughly worked
quite deep, by two ploughings made at right angles with each other.
Also cultivate and drag, if there are any lumps, and then rake level,
burying all remaining lumps and stones. Plant in rows 14 inches
apart, and thin plants 3 to 4 inches in the rows. Plant from the
middle of April to June 10th, to insure crop. As the dry spells which
sometimes prevail in June are apt either to prevent the germination of
the seed or to burn the plants as soon as they appear above ground,
it is therefore advisable to increase the quantity of seed which, under
the circumstances, will give the crop a better chance. One ounce will
sow 150 feet of drill. (See our work on “‘Mangolds and Carrots.’
Price 30c., postpaid.)

(See illustration.)

540 Gregory’s Prize Danvers Carrot. Not our own erow-

ing. Under high cultivation (see our treatise on Carrots and
Mangolds; forty tons are raised to the acre, and, at times even
larger crops. This Carrot is of a rich, dark orange in color,
very smooth and handsome, and from its length is easier to dig
than the Long Orange. We have the reputation, among the
leading market gardeners and seedsmen of the world, of having
the finest strain of this variety. In 1911, Oscar Belden & Sons
raised 2,800 bushels on 244 acres. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 35ce., oz.
60c., 14 Ib. $1.50, Ib. $5.00, postpaid; by express, $4.95.

542 Hutchinson Carrot. See description on page 4. A. A. Roberts,
18 Beacon St., Mass., writes: ‘I never had anything to equal
your Hutchinson Carrot, large, smooth, fine grained and fine
every way. I know of several who will include it in their list this
year.” Pkt. 15c., 4% oz. 40c.

(See illustration.) Grown on our
545 Chantenay Carr ot. own farms for the most critical market
garden trade.

Of rich, dark orange color. In earliness it ranks
intermediate between the Danvers and the Short Horn. Of
the style of the Danvers, hardly as large, but finer and more
symmetrical. It is being used quite extensively by
market gardeners for bunching. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 35c.,
oz. 65c., 14 Ib. $2.00.

560

‘See wllustra-

550 Guerande, or Ox-Heart Carrot. oe Thies
mediate as to length between the Scarlet Horn and the
Short Horn. Crops as heavy as the Danvers, with the
advantage that it can be grown thicker and can be raised

on stonier land. Easily pulled by hand. Pkt. 10c.,

14 0z. 15¢e., oz. 25¢c., 14 Ib. 75e.
This is about the neatest, nicest

555 Early Short Top. family Carrot we have ever
raised in our experimental grounds. It is just about
invariably stump rooted; about 3 inches long, a quick
grower; used for growing under glass. Pkt. 10c., 144 oz.
20c., oz. 35c., 14 Ib. 95c.

565

570

en ee

Chantenay Carrot

Gregory’s Prize Danvers Carrot

A little earlier than the Danvers,
Half-Long Luc. not as long, but has a more decided
stump root; color very similar to the Danvers; for bunch-
ing purposes. A decided acquisition, as several years of
thorough trials have proven. Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 26c.,
oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 95e.
Early Searlet Horn. Early, short variety for forcing,
excellent for table; color deep orange. Pkt. 10c., 144 oz.
20c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 95ce.
Short Horn. Standard early variety, sweeter than Long
Orange. Good to color butter. Pkt. 10c., 144 oz. 20c.,
oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 95c.

ee eee
Guerande Carrot

GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS 25

CARROTS—Continued
(See illustration.) We have had this strain of the Orange
575 Improved Long Orange. grown for us many years by the same party, and think
that we are justified in saying that there is no better. If you are looking for a Carrot for
late keeping try the Improved Long Orange. Some of our customers keep them into June
and receive fancy prices. Pkt. 5e., 14 oz. 20c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 95c., lb. $3.05, post-
paid; by express, lb. $3.00.

Carrots for Stock Feeding

To keep your livestock in tip-top shape during the Winter months nothing beats well-
balanced rations of roots like Mangel-Wurzels, Sugar Beets, and Stock Carrots. Every well-
managed farm should have a patch of them.

580 Improved Short White. Enormously productive; being half long, it is easily harvested.

Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 20c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 95c., Ib. $2.85, postpaid; by express, lb. $2.80.
585 Large White Belgian. Productive; good for horses; can be pulled by hand. Pkt. 10c., 14

oz. 20c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 90c., Ib. $2.95, postpaid; by express, lb. $2.90.

590 poe Belgian. Grows partly out of ground; capital for large stock keepers. Pkt. 10c.,
14 oz. 20c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 95c., lb. $2.95, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.90.

CAULIFLOWER ““::°"

Culture.—Pursue the same course as with Cabbage, manuring rather heavier and hoeing
oftener. Plant the late varieties early as they require the whole season to mature in. Cauliflower
covet the cool, moist weather of the Fall months to perfect themselves. One ounce for 2,000
plants. (See treatise on Cabbage or Cauliflower. Price 30c., postpaid.)

9 . This very early variety came to us from Denmark, the
592 Gregory s Extra Earliest. home of the very best strains of Cauliflower. The earliest
largest variety we had the pleasure of growing this season. In our experimental grounds it was
the first to produce heads; in fact, no other variety showed any sign of a head when our Extra
Earliest was ready for market. Its extreme earliness showed us that it would be a valuable va-
riety for the market gardener as well as for family use. All those who supply the early market
should give this excellent variety a trial. Makes large, snow-white, compact heads, and every
plant in our grounds produced an excellent large head. The photo gives a true idea of this valu-
able Cauliflower. 14 size pkt. 15c., pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.00, oz. $3.00, 14 Ib. $9.00, postpaid.

(See illustration on page 26.) Our Snowball Cauliflower

595 Gregory Early Snowball. is grown especially for us in Denmark from carefully
selected heads. It is a very reliable heading variety with a rich, snowy white, close, compact
curd of exceptionally fine quality. 1% size pkt. 15c., pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.00, oz. $3. 00, 4

Ib. $9.00, 14 lb. $12.50, postpaid. ede ied ae
. : : (Dry Weather Strain. s described on page 4,
600 Dwarf Danish Giant Cauliflower. ninong specialties. The introduction of this
superb strain has increased chances of success with Cauliflower many fold in sections where pre-
viously it was almost impos-
sible to raise this vegetable.
Resists drought and unfavor-
able weather conditions in 2
remarkable degree. 14 pkt.
15ce., pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.00,
oz. $3.00.

Other Fine Strains
of Cauliflower
sos Thorburn’s Gilt Edge.

One of the finest strains of the
Snowball variety. It is later
and larger than common
Snowball, and can be left
longer in the field without de-
caying. \% size pkt. lic.,
pkt. 25¢e., 14 oz. 95c., oz. Long Orange Carrot
$3.00, 14 Ib. $8.50, postpaid.
610 Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt.
Specially selected. Very early,
hardy, dwarf and compact. One pound of Greg-
1% size pkt. 10c., pkt. 20c., ory’s Prize Danvers or
\4 oz. 95e., oz. $2.75, }4 lb. | Chantenay Carrot will
$8.00, postpaid. sow one-half acre,
615 Early Paris. Early variety. sufficienE ton aeedune
Standard around Paris. Pkt. Pail ; 15
10c., 14 oz. 50c., oz. $1.25, | Of 800d Sor to
1% Ib. $4.00, postpaid. tons of Carrots, equal
620 Italian Early Giant. Fine, in feeding value to
large, white-headed; early. | nearly 150 bushels of
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 50c., oz. oats.
$1.25, 14 Ib. $4.00, postpaid.

Gregory’s Extra Early Cauliflower

26 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON'S RETAIL CATALOGUE

CAULIFLOWER—Continued

is
“225 Sorts *

623 Lenormand’s Short-Stemmed Mammoth.

Dwart, large am 1d fine; reliable; plant early. Pkt. 10c.,
ig oz. 35¢c., 2g oz. 60c., oz. $1.00, 14 Ib. $3.25,

Autumnal Late Giant. Very lerge-headed
: PEt. 10c., 14 oz. 35c., 16

oz. 60c., oz. 95c., -- uy Ib. $3.00, postpaid.
2 ort, popular with the
Pkt. 10c., ig oz.

Golden Sell-Blanching Celery
ORIGINAL INTRODUCER’S STOCK

The illustration on our front cover shows a
field of Paris Golden Self-Blanching Celery. :
The most popular Variety for early market, it ; 5
is decidedly the best of all the self-blanching Gregory's Early Snowball Caulifiower
varieties: blanches easily, is of large size, with
a solid heart of arich golden yellow. Stalks are

crisp and solid and of delicious flavor. E j E R Y

Bleicdjellerie Apio Blaneo Celerie

hotbed or very early in open ground.
when 3 inches high, in rich soil finely
~ until well rooted, then transplant into
On surface or in well-manured trenches
ith well-rotted manure. Set the plants
To blanch, draw earth around the plants
re not to cover the tops of the center
eZ pas Celery needs to be hilled up
pa gives about 4,000 planis.

Early Self-Blanching Sorts

brittle, solid. (See
aris Golden Self-Blanching. Tato Santee

uit all the characteristics sought after in an early Celery—
4 h, large size, readiness in blanching, w being io a
lanching, and in possessing the rich nutty flavor
h jes. Planted by all market gardeners for an
early Celery. Tis imue sphere is that of a Fall and early Wimter
Celery. Our sioc from the ori wets introducer in France. Pt.
10c., +4 oz. 85e., oz. $1.50, +2 Ib. $5.00.

: . : This new ac-
«10 Chicago Giant Self-Blanching Celery. quisition
grows to the great size and height of Giant Pascal, but is self-
blanching. The foliage is variegated, something like White
Plume, but differently ‘motiled. Is stronger than White Plume,
heads being usually about 6 inches taller and with very large,
solid hearts. In quality it is very sweet, tender and supenor to

any other early self-blanching variety.

Prof. John Craig, Department of Horticulture, Cornell Univer-
sity, Ithaca, N. Y., said. with reference to this remarkable sort:
“The stalks are long, fleshy and carry their size well; the blanch-
ing is exceedingly uniform. I would say that if is remarkably
crisp, firm and of that fine nutty character, so desirable in a market
Celery.” Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 35e., oz. 85c., 14 Ib. $2.50.

645 White Plume. The earliest and most easily tines Merely
drawing up and pressing earth with hand around stalks will

- blanch White Plume. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 25e., oz. 45c., 34 Ib.

Golden Self-blanching Celery $1.25, Ib. $4.50, postpaid; by express, Ib. $4.45.

GREGORY’S HONEST SEEDS 27

CELER Y—Continued

Late or Winter Varieties

: (See illustration.) One of the best late Celeries

650 Giant Pascal. ever introduced, of surpassing flavor and great

keeping qualities. It is a tall sort, growing large, thick and solid

stalks. Dark greenincolor. It hasa golden heart, and arich, nutty

flavor. Unlike, some of the self-blanching varieties, this is a fine

keeper, being found in the markets of Paris from the end of December

to the beginning of March. Our seed is grown by the originator in

France. Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 30c., oz. 55c., 14 Ib. $1.50, Ib. $5.50,
postpaid; by express, Ib. $5.45.

A Letter sent from One of Our Customers to a Friend.

“Mr. C. T. Kegley, Tenn. Dear Mr. Kegley: I have just received
Gregory’s 1916 catalogue. I have dealt with these people a great many

years and have always found them perfectly reliable. You can rely on
their seeds and always have confidence that you are getting just what you
order. ours truly, J. E. ANNIS.”

Wi “This,” says the introducer, “is without

660 inter Queen. doubt the most valuable variety of Celery for
Winter and Spring use ever introduced, even excelling the cele-
brated Perfection Heartwell as alate Winter keeper. Itis also much
stouter, thicker and heavier, with double the amount of heart of any
known Celery. The plant blanches to a beautiful cream white, with
ribs perfectly solid, crisp and of a delicious nutty flavor.” Pkt.
10c., 14 oz. 20c., oz. 35c., 14 lb. 95c., lh. $3.50, postpaid; by
express, lb. $3.45.

ees True Arlington Strain of Boston Market. #20" (2°

tion of this popular Eastern sort that can possibly be obtained. We Giant Pascal Celery
sell large quantities of this strain to the most critical gardeners around

Boston, and all are very enthusiastic about the uniformly high quality. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 40c., oz. 75c., 14 Ib. $2.75, Ibe
$10.00, postpaid; by express, Ib. $9.95.

Celeriac, or Turnip Rooted Celery

Grown for its fleshy roots which are extensively used in soup. Boiled like Turnips and permitted to get cold, they form
the basis of a most delicious salad. Peel off skin and cut roots in slices, after boiling. Add salt, pepper and a pinch of garlic,
together with a dressing of vinegar and olive oil. This cold salad is considered a great delicacy among the Germans.

680 Large Smooth Paris. This grows better and smoother | 685 Old Celery. For flavoring pickles, etc. Pkt. 10c., oz.

than other Celeriac. Pkt. 10c., 44 oz. 25c., oz. 40c., 15e., 14 lb. 25c., Ib. 75e., postpaid; by express,
Y{ Ib. $1.00. lb. 70c.

CHICORY GShichorien Murzel Achicoria Chicoree

Culture-—Pursue the same manner of cultivation as for Carrot.
If to be used as a salad, blanch the leaves by covering, so as to exclude
the light. If raised for its roots, dig at about the same time as Car-
rots, wash the roots and then slice them either way, and dry thorough-
ly by artificial heat.

690 Large Coffee Rooted. Used as a substitute for coffee. Pkt.
10c., % oz. 15e., oz. 25e., 14 Ib. 75e.

: 2 . Culture—
69s Witloof Chicory, or French Endive. sow this
just like above and thin out seedlings to stand about 4 inches
apart in the row. In the Fall, dig the roots and store them in
the cellar or in frost-proof pit in the garden until wanted. Wit-
loof Chicory is grown for its delicate, tender shoots, which it
produces when these roots are planted in frames or boxes in the
house during the Winter months. Or the roots may be planted
out in the Spring in rows 28 inches apart and will produce deli-
cate, creamy leaves in the garden. Elegant as a salad; superior
to Cos Lettuce in flavor. Pkt. 10c., 144 oz. 20c., oz. 35c.,

\4 Ib. $1.00.
COLLARDS

Culture.—A class of plants closely allied to the Cabbage family,
used as greens in the sandy section of the South. Transplant when
4 imches high into rows 3 to 4 feet apart, according to the richness
of the soil, and 14% feet apart in the row.

700 Georgia, or Southern. Bears big bunches of leaves in South
= - throughout the Winter. Pkt. 05c., 14 oz. 10c., oz. 15c., 14 Ib.
Whitloof Chicory 40c., lb. $1.25, postpaid; by express, lb. $1.20.

28 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

Golden Bantam Sweet Corn, Natural Size

Creepy: SWEET CORN"? em

: We are extensive growers of Sweet Corn, producing thousands of bushels every year on our own farms. The cool, vigorous
climate of New England imparts to our Sweet Corn a vitality of remarkable degree. Our critical selection guarantees our strains
to be as pure as human efforts can make them. No better Sweet Corn is obtainable anywhere.

Culture.—Do not plant before the ground has become warm; nothing is gained by it. Drill cultivation is more profitable
than hill cultivation. The smaller varieties may be planted with the drills 2 4 feet apart, and the stalks thinned to 10 inches
apart. The larger sorts should have the drills 3 to 4 feet apart, and the stalks a foot apart in the rows, and the largest Dent
varieties 18 inches apart. Use some rich manure in the drills. Frequently stir the earth around the roots by hoe or cultivator,
but do net draw it up about the stalks. For a succession of Corn for family use to be planted at the same time, we would recom-
mend Cory, Quincy Market, Crosby’s, Potter’s Excelsior, Stowell’s and Egyptian Sweet. One quart for two hundred hills
Plant Corn by July 10, and if the season is an average one you will have green Corn early in November.

(See illustration.) Our golden half as large again. An excellent variety to plant July
705 Golden Bantam. yellow sweet Corn is very early, 1 for a late crop. Has a very thick husk, thus enabling
rey sweet, very hardy and of a delicious flavor, one that it to stand one light frost without injuring it for market
will become a favorite in every community wherever it is other than bleaching outside husks, which, when removed,
grown. It keeps longer than the white varieties in eating leave Corn fit for market. Pkt. 15e., 4% Ib. 25ce., 1 Ib.
order. Pkt. 15¢e., 44 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 Ibs. 60c., 35c., 2 Ibs. 60c., postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 20c.,
postpaid; a express, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 30c., 2 Ibs. 1 Ib. 30c., 2 Ibs. 50c., 6 Ibs. $1.25, 12 lbs. $2.00.
50c., 6 lbs. $1.50, 12 Ibs. $2.75. Feges
*~< Col The most | 725 Gregory’s Improved Original Crosby Corn.
710 Carpenter s Golden Sweet Corn. delicious of Our own growing. The name ‘‘Crosby’’ attached to a vege-
all the golden, sweet varieties of Corn that we have ever table has become a household word, and denotes quality
grown. The demand we have had for the Golden Ban- as well as perfection of type. Our strain of Original Cros-
tam and the Golden Honey during the past two years by has been selected by us for years, and is used extensive-
shows us that the golden sweet varieties are meeting with ly by the largest canning establishments in Maine in
‘popular approval. The Carpenter’s Golden Sweet sur- preference to all others. For years we have had a contract
passes all other varieties of yellow sweet Corn in quality, with one firm for over 400 bushels each season. They
and does not have that mealy taste so characteristic of the distribute this seed among the farmers to grow Corn to
yellow varieties, but retains its eating qualities much supply their canning factories. Stalks on rich land grow
longer, as we found it very sweet even after we had thought 51% to 6 feet tall, ears are of large size, with 12 to 18 rows,
it past the eating stage. Stalks grow 6 feet tall, with two and grow quite close to the ground. A good variety to
to three ears on each stalk; excellent to plant for a succes- follow Cory. The very finest for family use, it is delicious
sion with Golden Bantam and Golden Honey. Grown on in quality. Pkt. 15c., 4 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 Ibs. 65c.,
our own farms. Pkt. 15c., 4% lb. 25c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 Ibs. postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 lb. 30c., 2 Ibs. 55c.,
60c., postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 30c., 2 Ibs. 6 Ibs. $1.75, 12 Ibs. $3.25.

55c., 6 Ibs. $1.50, 12 lbs. $2.75.

This King Your attention is called to our Carpenter’s Golden
‘Sweet Corn, this is a Giant Golden Sweet Corn of

71s Gregory’s Early Mammoth Corn. 6; the Ear
lies, as it might well be called, ripens just about with the | | delicious quality.

Crosby and resembles it in number of rows (12 to 16), Many ears measure nine inches long.
in shape of kernels and sweetness, but grows to average

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735

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745

750
755
760

765

770 Sweet Fodder. For cow feed. Not,

Quincy Market Corn

SWEET CORN—Continued

Extra early. We never saw a finer field of
Cory than that grown on our Middleton farm
last season. For uniformity of product, earliness and
quality our strain of Cory cannot be beaten. Pkt. 15c.,
14 Ib. 25e., 1 Ib. 40c., 2 lbs. 65c., postpaid; by express,
1% Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 Ibs. 55c., 6 Ibs. $1.50, 12 Ibs.
$2.50.

White Cory. Differs from Red Cory only in color.
Pkt. 15c., 14 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 Ibs. 65c., postpaid;
by express, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 30c., 2 Ibs. 55c., 6 Ibs.
$1.50, 12 lbs. $2.50.

Potter’s Excelsior, or Squantum. Very sweet at
Midsummer; the favorite wherever known. Pkt. 15c.,
1g Ib. 25e., 1 Ib. 35e., 2 lbs. 65c., postpaid; by ex-
press, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 30c., 2 lbs. 55c., 6 Ibs. $1.50,
12 Ibs. $2.50.

Mexican Sweet. In sweetness and tenderness excels
all varieties we know. Pkt. 15e., 14 Ib. 25ce., 1 lb. 30c.,
2 Ibs. 55c., postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 lb.
25c., 2 Ibs. 45c., 6 Ibs. $1.25, 12 lbs. $2.00.

Country Gentleman. Larger than Ne Plus Ultra,
with the same exquisite sweetness.

Livingston’s Evergreen. Fortnight earlier than Sto-
well’s; ears 10 and 12 rowed.

Stowell’s Evergreen Sweet. Connecticut grown seed,
extra fancy. Green till cold weather; ears large; a
standard late.

Egyptian Sweet. Large, latest white sort; very tender
and sweet. Prices for the four above varieties:
Pkt. 15¢c., 14 lb. 25c., 1 Ib. 35c.,
2 Ibs. 65¢c., postpaid; by express,
14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 30c., 2 Ibs. 55c.,
6 Ibs. $1.50, 12 Ibs. $2.50.

Cory.

as usual, mere trash, but good Corn
to vegetate. 1% Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 25c.,
2 Ibs. 40c., postpaid; by express,
2lbs. 30c., 6 lbs.
95e., 12 Ibs.

$1.75.

Gregory’s Improved Original Crosby Sweet Corn

775

780

785

790

° Some claim this to be as
Mammoth White Cory. early as the original
Cory, with the great advantage of being decidedly larger
in both ear and kernel. It is king of the market, for no
other variety can compete with it as an extra early.

6 Our own growing. We
Quincy Market Corn. want every one of our
patrons to be sure to plant sufficient of this excellent
early Corn to test its merits, and if they do not find it of
decidedly superior quality to the average of early varie-
ties we will cheerfully refund their money. There is no
variety of second early that gives equal satisfaction.
Excellent for the family garden as well as for a market
variety. In the leading markets of the country it is sold
as Crosby. It comes in just after the Cory and just
before the Crosby, but is larger than er med:

e xolden
Golden Honey Sweet Corn. Sweet varieties
have taken the public by storm, and they are most
deservedly popular for they blend just sufficient of the
field Corn in their composition to give them a delicious
flavor. Rev. Mr. Lawrence, the well-known experi-
menter, puts it at the head of its class, and emphasizes
“its most excellent flavor.’’ Ears of large size, later
than Golden Sweet. Prices for the three above
varieties: Pkt. 15c., 14 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 Ibs. 65c.,
postpaid; by express, 1 1b. 30c., 2 Ibs. 55c., 6 Ibs.
$1.50, 12 lbs. $2.75.
Moore’s Early Concord Sweet. Twelve to sixteen rows,
standard second early; ears large. Pkt. 15c., 14 Ib. 25c.,
1 lb. 35c., 2 lbs. 65c., postpaid; by express, 14 Ih.
20c., 1 Ib. 30c., 2 Ibs. 55c., 6 Ibs. $1.50, 12 Ibs. $2.50.
795 Crosby’sNew EarlySweet. Firstrateevery way,
either for market or family use. Pkt: 15c., 4 lb.
25c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2lbs. 65c., postpaid; by
: express, 14 Ib. 20c., 1
Ib. 30c., 2 lbs. 55c., 6
Ibs.$1.50,121bs.$2.50.

30 —~~~—~*<JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON'S RETAIL CATALOGUE

FIELD CORN

Prices of all items subject to change without notice.

9. Grown in Massachusetts by a relative
800 Longfellow Se of the originator. (See illustration of
typical ear alongside.) This fine Field Corn is the result of
careful selection in the Longfellow family (relatives of the
distinguished poet) for over seventy years. Pars remark-
ably long; two good specimens often grow on one stalk.
Pkt. 10c., 14 Ib. 25ce., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 Ibs. 50c., postpaid;
by express, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 30c., 2 Ibs. 40c., 7 Ibs.
(14 pk.) 75e., 14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $1.25, 56 Ibs. (1 bus.) $4.50.

Grand New Yellow

soi Gregory’s Early Wonder. Fiela Corn., Early
Wonder, as grown for us in the northern part of Vermont,
produces ears about 8 inches long, kernels nearly as large
as the Longfellow, and will mature in most parts of
Maine, Vermont or New Hampshire. It is the only Field
Corn to grow in northern sections. Pkt. 10c., 44 Ib. 25c.,
1 Ib. 35c., 2 lbs. 50c., postpaid; by express at buyer’s
expense, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 30c., 2 Ibs. 40c., 7 Ibs. (1%
pk.) 75c., 14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $1.25.

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sos Brewer’s Yellow Dent Corn. pp seater)
low Dent took a national prize in 1908, at the National
Corn Exposition at Omaha, for the largest yield per meas-
ured acre of any one in the United States (13314 bushels
of shelled Corn). It is claimed to be the earliest high-
yielding variety of Yellow Dent Corn in existence. Grows
from 9 to 10 feet high, ears average about 10 inches long,
7\% inches in circumference, and bear about 22 rows of
kernels, with about 50 kernels in arow. Pkt. 10c., 14% Ib.
25c., 1 lb. 35c., 2 lbs. 50c., postpaid; by express, 1% lb.
20c., 1 lb. 30c., 2 Ibs. 40c., 7 Ibs. (44 pk.) 75c., 14 lbs.
(1 pk.) $1.25.

° The best Corn for the silo. We have made
810 Leaming. careful tests of all the large Dent varieties
suitable for the silo, and still prefer and recommend the
Leaming. It is very tall and leafy and the large ears will
mature in New England. In a test with several standard
varieties of Dent Corn made at the Ohio Experimental
Station, the Leaming average a heavier crop than either
of the others. When ears count for much then give us
the Leaming before all others. Pkt. 10c., 4% Ib. 25c., 1 Ib.
35c., 2 lbs. 50c., postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib.
30c., 2 lbs. 40c., 7 lbs. 75e., 14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $1.25; by
express or freight, larger quantities write for prices.

815 Sanford. A white Flint, planted extensively for fodder,
stalks extra large and numerous. Pkt. 10c., 14 Ib. 25c.,
1 Ib 35c., 2 lbs. 50c., postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 20c.,
1 Ib. 30c., 2 Ibs. 40c., 7 Ibs. (14 pk.) 85c.

820 Sibley’s Pride of the North. Dent variety. Can be
ripened as far north as Southern Maine. Pkt. 10c.,
14 Ih. 25e., 1 lb. 35c., 2 Ibs. 50c., postpaid; by express,
14 Yb. 20., 1 Ib. 30c., 2 Ibs. 75e., 14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $1.25
Write for prices on larger quantities.

Pop-Corn

821 Egyptian Pop, or White Rice. Tenderer when popped
than the common variety. Pkt. 10ec., 4% Ib. 25c., 1 Ib.

35c., 2 lbs. 65c., postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib.
soe 2 lbs. 550. nie ee 8 ‘ Brewer’s Yellow Dent Corn

CRESS SKrefe Berro. Cresson

Culture.—Plant on rich soil, finely pulverized, in drills 6 or 8 inches apart. That grown in the cool of the season is of the
best quality. To be used as salad before the flowers appear.
823 Upland. Has all the characteristics of watercress, and can be grown easily in any garden. Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 20c., oz. 35c.
825 Curled, or Pepper Grass. Furnishes a pleasantly pungent salad early in the season. Pkt. 10c., % oz. 15e., 1 oz. 25c.,
4 Ib. 50c.
828 Improved Large-Leaved Water. Larger leaves, better quality; productive. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 40c., postpaid.

Longfellow Field Corn

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GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS

Gregory’s Choice

CUCUMBERS

Gurfen Cohombro or Pepino
| Concombres

Our Cucumber seed is saved from
selected fruits

Plant after the ground has become warm,

in hills 3 feet apart for the smaller varieties,

! and 4 feet for the larger. Manure with sheep
| manure or some well-rotted compost, working
the manure just under the surface. Sprinkle
vines with plaster or Parisian Insect Powder

to protect from bugs. The foreign frame
Cucumbers can be successfully grown in the

open air in this country by giving them well
sheltered location, plenty of manure, and
having hills 6x6. One ounce for fifty hills.

s35 Vickery’s Forcing Cucumber.
Crop nearly a total failure. (See illus.
of a ‘hill’ on this page.) We secured
our stock seed from Mr. Vickery, the
originator, who has originated several
new varieties of vegetables; he is one of
the largest and most critical growers of
greenhouse Cucumbers in the world. We,
as introducers of this variety, have
started with pure stock and grow it on
our own farms, under our personal supervision, selecting

Vickery’s Forcing Cucumbers as they Grow

only typical specimens,so market gardeners and greenhouse
men can depend uponits purity. Excellent for outdoors as
well as under glass, but we raise it especially for under
glass. Mr. Franklin Coolidge, the largest market gardener
in the vicinity of Boston, thought he had the finest Cu-
cumber known, but on giving Vickery’s a trial he found
it superior in every way to his own private stock. The
finest strain both for forcing and for outdoor cultivation
in the United States. Every greenhouse man considers
himself fortunate if he gets it. The characteristics of this
fine Cucumber are that while it has retained some of the best
traits of the White Spine, which is one of its parents, it at-
tains a greater length, holds its rich green color well down
to the end, and is a wonderful cropper. Market gardeners
are using this exclusively for outdoor use. Pkt. 20c.

GREGORY’S PRIZE WINNERS
Rust-proof Horticultural Beans, Improved Crosby Egyptian Beet,

Prize Danvers Carrot, Quincy Market Corn, Vickery’s Forcing Cu-

cumber, Symmes Blue Hubbard Squash, Delicious Squash.

All grown on our farms.

TRY THEM.

Extra Selected White Spine

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837

839

840

842

Other Strains of White Spine
Extra Selected White Spine. (See llustration.)

We offer our cus-
tomers a fine strain of the White Spine, which they will
find superior, in its fine size and symmetrical shape, to
many strains, while in purity it is remarkable. Pkt. 10c.,
14 oz. 20c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 60c., lb. $2.00, postpaid;
by express, lb. $1.95.

Improved White Spine, or Arlington. Great bearer
standard for outdoors. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 50c.,
lb. $1.75, postpaid; by express, lb. $1.70.

Peerless White Spine. Larger than Improved White
Spine. Excellent for forcing. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib.
50c., lb. $1.75, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.70.

Bennett’s White Spine. Fine strain; retains well its
green color. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 50c., lb. $1.70,
postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.65.

BUYING SEEDS IS PURELY
A MATTER OF CONFIDENCE

Sixty-two years ago our business was
founded on quality, and in all these years
we have held the confidence of our custom-
ers.

Your garden is the trial ground.

Whitman G. Reynolds, Moose Neck,
R. I., Jan. 11, 1915, writes: “I have used
Gregory’s Seeds for 40 years and always
found them just what their name says—

Honest Seeds.”

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JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON'S RETAIL CATALOGUE

Fordhook Famous Cucumber

CUCUMBERS—Continued

(See illustration.) The introducer speaks of it in

s45 FF ordhook Famous. this wise: ‘‘Vines produce an ohare crop,

being of unusually vigorous growth. Perfectly smooth and very dark green,

the handsome fruits measure 12 to 18 inches long; they are always straight,

never turn yellow and are extra solid. The flesh seems to be all there is of the

Cucumber, as the seed space is extremely small.” Pkt. 10c., oz. 25¢e., 14 Ih.
55c., lb. $1.75, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.70.

° 9 A new Cucumber, which the originator
847 Davis Perfect Cucumber. thinks will take the place of all offies
varieties. In our experimental grounds it proved to be a heavy cropper, of
very dark green color, and we consider it an excellent variety for general
outdoor use, but not equal to our Vickery for greenhouse. For uniformity of
fruits and as a prolific bearer, Davis’ Perfect has no superior among White
Spine sorts for outdoor planting. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 65c., Ib. $2.00,
postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.95.

I am getting a big crop of Davis’ Perfect Cucumber this year; began picking
July 30th and sold them to a large provision dealer who likes them very much. I

told him I purchased the seed of you. EDWARD WEBSTER,
Haverhill, Mass.

9 If the market of any of our patrons calls for an

848 Coy ) Early Cy clone. improvement on improved White Spine in earli-
ness so much that it is ready to accept it at the cost of a reduction in size, they
will find it combined in this Early Cyclone. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 40c.,
Ib. $1.25, postpaid; by express, lb. $1.20.

850 Improved Long Green. The old standard long variety. Also called London
Long Green. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 45c., lb. $1.40, postpaid; by ex-
press, Ib. $1.35.

852 Thorburn’s Everbearing. Of small size, very early; flowers and fruits until
frost. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 45c., Ib. $1.35, postpaid; by express,
ib. $1.30.

854 Livingston’s Evergreen Cucumber. The new Evergreen is very hardy, with-
standing drought and bearing until frost. A very strong grower, extra early
and of best flavor, bearing firm, crisp fruits, either for pickling or slicing. Pkt.
10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 45c., Ib. $1.35, postpaid; by express, lb. $1.30.

856 Cumberland. Very prolific; an excellent table variety. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c.,
4 Ih. 50c., Ib. $1.55, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.50.

858 Boston Pickling. A medium long variety; the standard for pickling in Boston
market. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15¢e., 14 lb. 45c., Ib. $1.35 postpaid; by express,
Ib. $1.30.

860 Chicago Pickling. A favorite in Chicago; prolific, but not quite as early as
Boston pickling. Pkt. 10e., oz. 15e., 14 Ib. 45c., Ib. $1.35, postpaid; by
express, Ib. $1.30.

862 Nichols’ Medium Green. A fine variety either for pickling or early forcing.
Pkt. 10c., oz. 15e., 14 Ib. 45e., Ib. $1.35, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.30.

864 Short Green. The old standard short variety. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15¢e., 14 Ib.
45ce., lb. $1.35, postpaid; by express, lb. $1.30.

866 Early Cluster. Bears mostly in clusters; early and productive. Pkt. 10c.,
oz. 15e., 14 Ib. 45c., Ib. $1.35, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.30.

868 Early Russian. One of the very earliest of all varieties; grows about 4 inches
long. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 14 Ib. 45c., lb. $1.85, postpaid; by express, lb.
$1.30.

870 Hight Varieties, Mixed. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c.

D AND ELION Baareo See

Culture.—This vegetable has become very popular as an early, healthful green,
and the roots also are used, when dried, as a substitute for coffee. Its use in either
of these forms is particularly recommended to those who are inclined to any disease
of the liver. Sow in May, in drills 1 foot apart, covering the seed 14 inch deep.
Rich soil is preferable, but this plant will thrive anywhere.

871 Improved French Thick Leaved. Saved from open blossoms. Seven hun-

dred bushels have been grown on three-fourths of an acre. Pkt. 15e., 14 oz.

35c., oz. 65ce., 14 Ib. $2.00.

L. M. ROLLINS, Beachmont, Mass., writes: | i
Your catalogue comes to me like an old friend. I have read its pages for nearly

40 years. In all these years I have found every seed true to name. I saw your state-
ment about the ‘‘Delicious Squash” that before fully grown it was the sweetest and
drier than any other squash, well, I thought that the most extravagant statement
you had ever made. I ordered a pace of seed. When the crop was nearly grown)
I cooked one of the squashes and found that your statement was absolutely true. ~

GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS 33

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EGG-PLANT ee ine a

Cultuwre——Plant the seed in March in a hotbed, or, for
family use, in flower pots in a warm window. Transplant in
open ground after weather has become warm and settled, in
rows 2 feet apart each way. They require rich soil and as
favorable a location for warmth as the garden will afford.
One ounce to one thousand plants.

877 Black Beauty. (See illustration.) Considered the earliest

of the large-fruited varieties. Color a rich purple. Pkt.
' 15e., 14 oz. 45c., oz. 85¢., 4 Ib. $2.95.

879 New York Improved Purple. Surpassing all in size of
fruit. Standard market sort. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 35c., oz.
65c., 14 Ib. $2.25.

880 Ferry’s Improved Large Purple. Large; quality fine;
spineless; good cropper. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 35c., 0z. 65¢.,
V4 Ib. $2.25.

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ENDIVE n bh Ms

Culture —For early use sow as soon as the ground can be
worked in the Spring, in drills 15 inches apart, and thin plants
to 6 to 8 inches in arow. Any common garden soil will do, but
a rather moist situation is preferable. To blanch the leaves,
gather them carefully together when perfectly dry, and tie with
matting or any soft fibrous material. Another method is to
invert flower pots over the plants. The leaves are very highly
esteemed for use as salads. Valuable as a food for those who
suffer with indigestion. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill.

883 Fine Moss Curled. Very ornamental.
curled than the London.

884 London Green Curled. Standard sort.

885 Broad-Leaved Batavian. A large Summer variety.
’ Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 20c., oz. 35e., 14 Ib. 85e.

KALE, or BORECOLE

Kraustohl Chou vert frise Breton

Culture.—Plant the larger sortsin hills 2 by 3 feet apart, -and
thin to one plant to the hill. Select deep, rich soil, and culti-
vate as Cabbage. Some of the varieties are very ornamental,
and scattered singly are attractive in the flower garden, being
finely curled and variegated with green, yellowish-white,
bright red and purple leaves. ‘The tender leaves are used as

A little more

Kohlrabi

|

Black Beauty Egs Plant

Cabbage. One ounce of seed will sow about 200 feet of row—
four pounds of seed per acre.

886 Dwarf Green Curled.
sort.

887 Green Curled Tall Scotch. One of the best varieties
for the market.

888 Carter’s Thousand Head. Remarkable for the great
amount of green feed per acre; hardy. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz.
15ec., oz. 25e., 14 Ib. 70e.

T ip-
KOHLRABLI rooted Cabbage
Rohlvabi Nabicol Chow Rave

Culture.—Prepare ground as for Cabbage, then plant about
the first of June in rows 2 feet apart, thinning the plants to 12
inches in the rows. To preserve over Winter treat as Turnips.
When young their flesh is tender and resembles a fine Ruta
Baga, with less of the Turnip flavor. When fully ma-
tured they are excellent for stock. One ounce of seed
will sow about 250 feet of row.

890 Early White Vienna.
891 Large Purple Vienna.
. productive.
892 New Goliath.
deep purple.

YY Ib. 95e.
Porree oder Puerro

LEEKS 3 o>

Culiture—Select good Onion soil, manure liberally,
and plant in April in drills made 6 to 8 inches deep and
18 inches apart, and thin to 9 inches apart in the drill.
Gradually draw the earth around the plants until the
drills are filled level with the surface. Draw for use in
October. To be used in soups or boil as Asparagus.
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill.

893 American Flag. A good variety. Pkt. 10c.,
14 oz. 20e., oz. 35e., 14 Ib. 95c., Ih. $3.00, post-
paid; by express, Ib. $2.95.

894 Extra Large Carentan. A very fine extra large,
Winter variety. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 25c., oz. 40c.,
‘a b $1.20, lb. $3.15, postpaid; by express, Ib.

Very hardy; a standard market

A standard early kind.
Very large, hardy and

The largest of all the varieties,
Pkt. 10c., 144 oz. 20c., oz. 35c.,

from 8 to 10 inches apart for the heading varieties.
the growth the better the quality.

JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

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May King Lettuce

LETTUCE

Salat
Laitue

Lechuga

(Very Short Crop)
Culture.—Lettuce covets a rich and rather moist soil. The rows should be about 14 inches apart, and the plants thinned

ounce for three thousand plants.

Earliest and Forcing Varieties

sos May King.

(See illustration.) This choice variety
has proved itself capable of satisfying the
most exacting requirements that could be made on an
early outdoor Lettuce, while it can also be easily grown in
acoldframe. It is not in the least affected by cold or wet
weather, grows very quickly, and produces even in poor
soil splendid globular heads, which are ready 10 to 14 days
before any other, and stand a long time before running to
seed. In flavor unexcelled by any sort. Wherever grown

Gregory’s Black-Seeded Tennis Ball—Just as it grows

etie When heads are not desired it may be grown in a mass.
Some varieties are peculiarly adapted for early culture, others for Summer growth. One

896

The more rapid

it is sure to command a brisk sale and become very popu-
lar. Pkt. 10c., 44 oz. 20c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 95e., Ib.
$3.00, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.95.

Gregory’s Black-Seeded Tennis Ball. (o2777"5

Market gardeners in the vicinity of Boston know what
the above name means. Our strain of this variety is con-
sidered the standard for quality, excellence and purity.
A decidedly butter variety, strictly Cabbage-heading,
medium in size, slow to run to seed, and all
gardeners will find it to be the best Summer
variety. Plant compact or slightly spread-
ing, and forming a globular, firm, very de-
fined, well-blanched head, with leaves very
zlosely overlapping one another. A sure head-
er, very reliable, hardy, excellent shipper and
good seller. Messrs. D. F. Hutchinson & Son,
Lexington, who is one of the largest shippers
to the New York markets,.use our strain in
preference to all others. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 20c.,
oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 95e., Ib. $3.00, postpaid; by

express, Ib. $2.95. Pe

*yye 9 . arket gardener’s
Hittinger Ss F orcing. private strain. The
very best for forcing for Winter and early
Spring use. Our seed was grown by one of the
leading market gardeners of Massachusetts.
This is raised expressly for greenhouse use.
Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 55c., oz. $1.00, 14 Ib. $3.00,
Ib. $10.00, postpaid; by express, Ib. $9.95.

Market Gardener’s Private Stock.

A strain of Black-seeded Tennis Ball, selected
with special care for hotbed and coldframe cul-
ture. It makes large, solid, heads, which stand
a long time before sending up seed shoots. Pkt.
10c., 4% oz. 20c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 95e., Ib.
$3.00, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.95.

898

900

GREGORY’S HONEST SEEDS 35

LETTUCE—Continued

+] See illustration.) The leading

901 Gr and Rapids. neon ieat ” foreing variety so
popular in all markets during the Winter-months. It
is also a fine sort to grow outdoors early in the Spring.
Our strain of Grand Rapids forms large, handsome
bunches of light green leaves, with curled edges. It is
of most uniform habit of growth and the quality is ex-
celled by no other sort of this type. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c.,
1% Ib. 60c., lb. $2.00, postpaid; by express, Ib.
$1.95.

902 Early Curled Silesia. Early, sweet; a popular va-
riety for hotbeds or early outdoor culture. Pkt. 10c.,
oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 60c., lb. $2.00 postpaid; by express,
Ib. $1.95.

904 Early Curled Simpson. Resembles Silesia, but is
more curled and not soearly. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14
lb. 60c., Ib. $2.00, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.95.

905 Black-seeded Simpson. An improvement on the
Simpson, being finerin many respects. Pkt. 10e., oz.
teas Ib. 60c., lb. $2.00, postpaid; by express,

906 Early Prize Head. Bronze Leaf. An acquisition;
runs to seed slowly; very tender and of fine flavor.
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 60c., Ib. $2.00, postpaid;
by express, Ib. $1.95.

907 Big Boston. Tilustrated on front Cover. For growing
under glass; the largest of the White Tennis Ball
strains. Excellent for planting for late Fall market:
it stands frost better than most varieties. Pkt. 5c.,
pz. aoe 4 Ih. 75e., lb. $2.75, postpaid; by express,

Experienced market den- :
sos Mammoth Butter. ors‘fnd this variety the best Saad Rapids Lesence,
one to plant late in February, because it stands frost
better than other sorts without turning yellow. It is a strain of the Black-seeded, but makes a large Lettuce. A great
favorite for sowing in the Fall and Winter. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 60c., Ib. $2.00, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.95.

Sugar-Loaf If you want a first-class, all-round family Lettuce, try this. Its habit of growth is such that while it
e branches out (growing under good cultivation, to 10 or 12 inches in diameter, it also grows thick and .
high, thus making a large plant with plenty
of heart, medium green in color, with a
fine brown tinge. Of excellent quality and
does not quickly run to seed. We recom-
mend it as being among the best of Summer
Lettuces. Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 15c., oz. 25c.,
14 Ib. 75c., Ib. $2.50, postpaid; by ex-
press, lb. $2.45.

910

One of the
911 Improved Salamander. jest “but.
terhead”’ Lettuces, recommended for its
great heat-resistance. Salamander forms
bold, compact heads of light green color,
with golden yellow heart. Of excellent qual-
ity, sweet and tender long after the other
sorts become strong and go to seed. In some
sections the improved Salamander stands
hot weather better than our Gregory’s Black
Seeded Tennis Ball. Pkt. 10c., 44 oz. 15c.,
oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 65c., lb. $2.50, postpaid;
by express, Ib. $2.45.

All S (See illustration.) The

912 €aSOMn. foremost midseason but-
terhead Lettuce, surpassing in heat resisting
qualities every other sort in its class.
Forms good-sized, compact heads of dark
green color. It ‘“‘stands’” a considerable
time before going to seed after heads are
fully matured. Very much resembles old
Deacon, but is black-seeded and the edgés of
leaves are fine toothed. No better butter-
head Lettuce for Summer use can be found.
It stands longer than any and the quality is
always superb. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib.
65c., lb. $2.00, postpaid; by express,
Ib. $1.95.

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JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

The Best “Crisp Head”
LETTUCES

These are specially valuable during the hot Summer
months, when the tender ‘‘butterhead” sorts go to seed
over night. ‘‘Crisp-Heads”’ differ in the leaves, having
strong midribs, which prevent them from bolting and
keep heads tightly folded. In outside appearance also,
these sorts are entirely distinct, having almost ‘Sa-
voyed”’ leaves of very brittle texture. All are of very
choicest quality.

This on our grounds proves

913 Denver Market. to be what the introducer
claims, ‘‘an early variety of head Lettuce, either
for forcing or open ground. It forms large, solid
heads of a good light green color, and is very slow
to go to seed. The leaves are beautifully marked
and curled (like the Savoy Cabbages, very crisp
and tender and of excellent flavor. This distin-
guishes itself from any other kind of Lettuce now
grown. Theshape of the head resembles somewhat
the Hanson, but is more oblong. Pkt. 10ce., oz.
20c., 14 Ib. 65c., lb. $2.25, postpaid; by ex-
press, Ib. $2.20.

Ole! of “th
914 New York, or Wonderful. favorite

816

918

919

921

varieties with the market gardeners about

Hanson Lettuce New York City, and especially in California.

Originated from the Giant Crystal Head.

This variety is distinguished by the rich golden yellowish color on the inside of the heart. The outside leaves are dark

green; the heads somewhat conical in shape, rather solid and of enormous size, measuring 15 inches across. Pkt. 10e., oz.
20c., 14 Ib. 65c., Ib. $2.25, postpaid; by express, lb. $2.20.

(See illustration.) This makes the largest head of all the Lettuce we
Marblehead Mammoth Cabbage Lettuce. have ever raised, measuring 8 inches in diameter across the solid
head, or as large as a good Drumhead Cabbage. Moreover, the heads are as distinctly defined and nearly as closely wrap-
ped together as are found in the average Drumhead Cabbage. Leaves are lightish green in color. It belongs among the
second early. In quality tender, crisp and free
from bitterness. Mr. Meggatt says: ‘‘Planted in
my trial grounds it proved a splendid Summer
Cabbage Lettuce; very large, a hard header, good
quality and very slow runner up to seed.”
Pkt. 10e., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 75ce., lb. $2.50, post-
paid; by express, lb. $2.45.

H Our Hanson is the improved strain.
anSOM. The cut above shows the inside of
this grand old Lettuce, ‘‘King,”’ as we think we
may well call him, as we retail more of Hanson
than we do of all the varieties we catalogue. Its
heads grow to a remarkable size, and are sweet,
tender and crisp, even to the outer leaves; the Han-
son is free from any bitter taste found in some sorts.
It is not recommended for forcing, but for outdoor
cultivation it is hard to beat if grown on ground
well manured and well cultivated. Pkt. 10c., oz.
20c., 14 lb. 65e., lb. $2.25, postpaid; by ex-
press, Ib. $2.20.

True Boston Curled. The most elegant Lettuce
of all. Quality good; very popular. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 60c., Ib. $2.00, postpaid; by
express, lb. $1.95.

White Paris Cos. The standard Cos variety.
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 65c., Ib. $2.25, post-
paid; by express, lb. $2.20.

We have sold Hanson Lettuce in the
Summertime at $1.00 per box. The

heads were nice and hard. No other
Lettuce could be had in our market.

Gregory’s Marblehead Mammoth Lettuce

iva egede

GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS 37

SIs ee ages |

Rocky Ford Muskmelo

fo MUSKMELONS, “or o"™

Culture.—Select warm and light soil; a poor, light soil is better than a cold and rich one. Thoroughly work the soil;
manure with a rich fertilizer or a rich compost, having the hills 6 feet apart for the musk varieties and 8 for Watermelons. Do
not excavate hills, but work the manure just under the surface, as the roots of all vines naturally seek warmth. Pinch the ends
of the more vigorous vines from time to time and work in a fertilizer between the rows. Plant a dozen or more seeds in each
hill, but do not leave over two plants. Sprinkle young plants liberally with plaster or Pyrox to protect from insects.

Green-Fleshed Varieties

(See illustration.) Every one knows the celebrated Rocky Ford. It has a greater
925 Rocky Ford, or Netted Gem. sale in the Eastern markets than any other variety, due to the advertising it has

received. Green-fleshed and of excellent quality. Gives the best satisfaction. The seed we offer is grown especially for us
at Rocky Ford. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 50ce., Ib. $1.75 postpaid, by aaa Ib. $1.70. ; : 7
719 A (See illustration. Japanese rust-proof variety crossed wit
926 Buskirk S Blight and Rust Proof Cantaloupe. the famous Rocky Ford strain green-flesh. This crossing has
given them splendid quality, besides making them better shippers. One customer writes: “I have been growing Cante-
loupes on a large scale for ten years, but find
yours the most prolific yielder, the sweetest, the
thickest-fleshed, and after they have been in the
market three days they are in better condition
than others that are but twelve hours from
the vines.” Pkt. 10c., oz. 25e., 14 Ib. 60c., Ib.
$2.25, Beg atn; by ererers Ib. $20. ne
medium size, rather ellipti-
927 Paul Rose. cal in shape, netted, salmon-
| fleshed, and so thick-meated as to be almost
solid; quality first-class. A first-class shipper,
- and in the Chicago market quoted at an average
of more than double the price of other sorts.
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 55ce., Ib. $1.95, post-

paid; by express, Ib. $1.90.

928 Early Netmeg, or Green Citron. Boston
variety; early and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10e., oz.
20c., 14 Ib. 55c., Ib. $1.95, postpaid; by ex-
press, Ib. $1.90.

929 Extra Early Hackensack. Much earlier than
Hackensack, well netted and of good quality.
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 55c., Ib. $1.95, post-
paid; by express, Ib. $1.90.

930 Hackensack. Of large size; round; flavor excel-
lent; very productive. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib.
30c., 1b.$1.75, postpaid; by express, lb. $1.70.

932 Long Island Beauty. Early; superior quality;
densely netted. Pkt. 10e., oz. 25e., 14 Ib. 75e.
Ib. $2.25, postpaid; by express, lb. $2.20.

935 Montreal Nutmeg. Large size; uniform in
shape, netted green flesh, superb. Pkt. 10e., oz. ‘ é
20c., 14 Ib. 65c., lh. $2.25, postpaid; by ex- : - — 2 =
press, lb, $2.20. Van Buskirk’s Blight and Rust Proof Muskmelon

urrell’s Gem
Muskmelon

}
3 1

Se

Salmon-Fleshed Muskmelons

B WP G (See illustration.) This new strain of Melon comes from the famous Rocky Ford district, and is an 4
937 burrellS GEM. jmprovement on the famous Rocky Ford. Resembles it very much in shape, but the flesh is of a ’
rich, dark salmon or orange color, is very thick, fine-grained and deliciously rich and spicy in flavor; rind thin but tough.

Has a remarkably small seed cavity. Skin rather dark green, finely netted and slightly ribbed. Averages in weight about

two pounds. An excellent shipper. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 65c., Ib. $2.25 postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.20.

E ld G Of the Christiana type, small in size, very early, and in form flat-round. The flesh is of a deep orange

938 mera €M. color and very thick, the seed cavity being exceptionally small. They are very sweet and the flavor

delicious, the Melon being always good. Very uniform in appearance. Pkt. 10e., oz. 25ce., 141b. 65c., Ib. $2.25, post-

paid; by express, Ib. $2.20.

Ti T (See illustration.) A large sort, round to oval in shape, with prominent ribs and rather irregular netting.

Ip LOP- Often specimens are found having no netting whatever. Fruits average 6 to 7 inches in diameter, are thick-

fleshed and of luscious quality. This is the principal yellow-fleshed market Melon in many sections. Pkt. 10e., oz. 20c.,
14 Ib. 65c., Ib. $2.25, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.20.

° This Melon, which we were the first to name

942 The Miller Cream. and catalogue, has deservedly become ex-

ceedingly popular, probably more so than any other Muskmelon; a

cross between those two delicious Melons, Sill’s Hybrid and Casaba,

growing rather larger and maturing a little later than the former.
The flesh is of a rich salmon color, very sweet, and so
very thick that the Melon is almost solid, with a small
seed cavity. Very productive. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25e., 14

lb. 40c., lb. $2.25, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.20.
Externally it is of a creamy white or deli-

943 Banana. cate straw color. The flesh (the Melon be-
ing nearly solid) is of a rich salmon. The quality is
first rate when the Melons are thoroughly ripe. It grows
from 18 inches to 2 feet in length and is very prolific.
When ripe it smells like a Banana. Pkt. 10e., 44 oz.
20c., oz. 35e., 14 Ib. 95e.

944 Osage. Round in shape; salmon-fleshed; delicious;
second early. A strain of the Miller. Pkt. 10c., oz.
20c., 14 Ib. 65e., Ib. $2.25, postpaid; by express,
Ib. $2.20.

945 Long Yellow. Very large, sweet, productive; a well-
known sort. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75c., Ib. $2.50,
postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.45.
The Hoodoo was originated by Mr.
Hoodoo. Paul Rose, who sent out that famous
Melon that bears his name. Our stock was raised by a
firm at Rocky Ford, Col., where the best of Melons are
raised and shipped to all parts of the country. Melon
nearly round and orange-fleshed; vine very vigorous, with no signs
of rust; isa fine cropper. Quality of the best. It varies more or less
in size and shape. Pkt. 10ec., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 65c., Ib. $2.25,
postpaid; by express, lb. $2.20.

940

946

Tip Top
Muskmelon

GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS . 39°

Kleckley Sweets, Watermelon
Maffermelonen

WATERMELONS isco: hc ox

Culture.—In cultural requirements these differ little from Muskmelons, except that they should be planted in hills
about 10 feet apart each way. After the vines begin to spread, cultivation should be pursued very cautiously, since Water-
melon vines resent being moved about or stepped upon.

e418 Kleckley Sweets, or Monte Cristo. (o4:.7\*

A large, handsome,

953 Sweetheart Watermelon. jeavy. Melon, a good

950 “Tom Watson” Watermelon.

952 Florida Favorite.

We introduce this new Melon as a splendid sort for home
use or near markets, as the flesh is so tender it won’t bear
even a light jar without bursting open. Vine vigorous and
productive; fruit of medium size, oval; color dark mottled
green in two shades, forming indistinct stripes; flesh very
bright, rich red and exceedingly sweet. Pkt. 5ce., oz.
20c., 14 Ib. 45c., Ib. $1.50, postpaid; by express, lb.

$1.45.

No other Mel-
on of recent
introduction has attained popularity in such a compara-
tively short time as Tom Watson. The handsome, oblong,
dark green fruits average 20 inches long and weight from
30 to 50 pounds. While the crisp, dark red, deliciously
sweet flesh extends to within 34 inch of the rind, the Melon
will stand long-distance shipment to perfection, and out-
sell every other Melon on the market. A large heart,
entirely free from stringy core makes Tom Watson a great
favorite in the home garden, while its superb marketing
qualities put in a class by itself as a market variety.
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 45c., lb. $1.50, postpaid; by
express, Ib. $1.45.

951 A Mammoth Sort—The Triumph. (3%...

page 40.) The Triumph is not only a monster in size (a
single specimen of the largest filling a flour barrel), but it is
very prolific, early and of delicious flavor. Moreover, it is
a capital shipper. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 35c., Ib.
$1.40, postpaid; by express, lb. $1.35.

In shape it is oblong, in coloring
green and white stripes blended;

flesh light crimson, crisp and deliciously sweet, ripening
ten days earlier than Rattlesnake, Kolb’s Gem and Iron-
clad. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 35c., Ib. $1.35, post-
Paid; by express, Ib. $1.30.

GREGORY’S SEEDS GROWN BY GREGORY

954

955

956

958

960

shipper, long keeper, of bright color and best quality,
“Vine vigorous and productive, ripening its fruit early.
Fruit large, oval, very heavy, uniformly mottled light and
dark green. Rind thin, but firm. Flesh bright red, firm.
solid, but very tender, melting and sweet. Fruit remains
in condition for use longer than most sorts. Seeds gray.’’
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 45c., Ib. $1.45, postpaid; by
express, Ib. $1.40.
C I 9 E I One of the finest Melons ever offered,
ole S Lary. remarkably early, and will mature in
every State, very hardy, vigorous and a sure cropper.
Sweet and delicate, flesh a deep red color. The rind is thin
and the quality of the flesh is sustained clear to the rind.
Melons medium size, neasly round, rind green striped,
with lighter shades. Being somewhat brittle, it will not
do for shipping purposes. Pkt. 10ce., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 45c.,
Ib. $1.45, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.40.

9 l In our experimental grounds the

Ferry S Peer €SS- earliest variety was the Peerless;
ripened all at once and was of delicious quality. Oval to
long in shape, bright green; finely veined and mottled;
rind thin; flesh bright scarlet, solid, crisp, tender and very
sweet. No Melon we ate this season or that we gave to our
friends afforded such universal satisfaction. We recom-
mend it for family use, and not asa shipper. Pkt. 10c., oz.
20c., 141b.45c., lb. $1.45, postpaid ;by express, Ib. $1.40.
Ferry’s Iceberg. As good a shipper as Kolb’s Gem; flesh
darker and sweeter. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 45c., Ib.
$1.40, postpaid; by express, lb. $1.35.
Phinney’s. For hardiness, vigor and productiveness,
unexcelled; early, reliable, red-fleshed. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c.
Y{ Ib. 40c., Ib. $1.35, postpaid; by express, lb. $1.30,
Vick’s Early. Early, of medium size, oblong pink-.
fleshed, solid and sweet. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15ce., 14 Ib. 30c.,
Ib. $1.35, postpaid; by express, lb. $1.30.

We grow thousands of pounds of seeds on our own farms. The
best quality that can be produced has been the Gregory rule.

We grow the seed that we sell you from our own carefully selected stock seed. Samples of vegetables grown from our seed are used in

class room instruction by some of the agricultural schools of the country.

Why? Because Gregory’s seeds produce true to type vege-

tables. New England farmers are the most critical farmers in the United States; they have a high standard of perfection. We cate

to that class of trade.

here are many varieties that are not adapted to this locality.

perfect as is possible for soil and climate to produce.

Such seeds we have grown by very reliable farmers in all parts
of the world. Some of our growers have grown for us for a quarter century and their stocks have always been true to name and as near

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JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON'S RETAIL CATALOGUE

WATERMELONS—Continued

961 Striped Gypsy, or Georgia Rattlesnake.
(See illustration.) The very showy striped and mottled
sort so popular in many markets. Fruits are oblong and
of good size, having a firm, solid skin, they stand shipping
well. Flesh deep red and of excellent quality. A great
favoritein theSouth. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 14 Ih. 40e., Ib.
$1.50, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.45.

- Originated in Florida,

g6e2 Seminole Watermelon. jhe land of Melons. It
sports from gray to green color; but all are of the same size,
shape, flavor, ete. It is said to possess four distinguish-

ing qualities. It is extra early, extra large, enormously pro-
ductive, and of most delicious flavor. Pkt. 10e., oz. 15c.,

14 Ib. 40c., Ib. $1.50, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.45.

963 Jordan’s Gray Monareh. Skin motiled gray in color,
fiesh bright crimson, sweet, delicious. Pkt. 10c., oz.15c.,
14 Ib. 40c., Ib. $1.50, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.45.

MUSTARD

Mostaza Moutarde

Sen)

Culture—Sow in drills 1 foot apart and cover lighily. |
Thrives in almost any soil. Water frequently in dry weather, |

and for a succession sow every two weeks during the season.

Used principally for salads.

975 Chinese Large-Leaved. A fine sort for greens. Pkt.
10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 60c., Ib. $1.80, postpaid; by ex-
press, lb. $1.75.

976 White or Yellow. For salad or medicinal purposes.
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 ib. 40c., Ib. $1.20, postpaid; by
express, Ib. $1.15.

NASTURTIUMS

Kapuziner Krefje Nasturcia Cupusine

Culture.—Plant in May in rows 3 feet apart, the climbing
varieties to cover some arbor or fence, or climb or twine around
the house, the dwarf kind in hills or in rows 2 feet apart. The
leaves are used for salad, and the seeds, when soft enough to be
easily penetrated by the nail, for pickles. If each plant of the

dwarf variety is allowed room to perfect itself the plant grows |

very symmetrical.

980 Tall. An ornamental climber. Several fine varieties
mixed. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75c., Ib. $2.50, post-
paid; by express, Ib. $2.45.

981 Dwarf. Several fine varieties are included in this mix-

ture. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 50c., Ib. $1.50, post-

paid; by express, ib. $1.45.

Georgia Rattlesnake

| being gathered when young.

964 Mountain Sweet. An old standard variety; early,
solid; fine for northern cultivation. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c.,
14 Ib. 40c., Ib. $1.50, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.45.

965 Pride of Georgia. Dark green, grows large, firm-fleshed,

good shipper, crisp and sweet. Pkt. 10e., oz. 15c., 14 Ib.
40c., Ib. $1.50, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.45.

970 Colorado Preserving Citron. (Red Seeded.) For pre-
serves only; hardy and very productive. Pkt. 10c., oz.
20c., 14 Ih. 50c., Ib. $1.75, postpaid; by express,

Ib. $1.70.
A beautiful, dark, glossy n
972 Halbert Honey. Meion of svmmetrical abepeend
good size. A heavy bearer of fine fruits early in the season.
Flesh of beautiful crimson color extends to within 14 inch
of the very thin outer rind and is literally “as sweet as
sugar.” Pkt. 10e., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 5tc., Ib. $1.75, post-
paid; by express, Ib. $1.70.

OKRA OR GUMBO

Saffran Quimbombo Gombaud

Culture Select warm and rich soil, and plant when the
ground becomes warm, in rows 2 feet apart, thinning plants a
foot apart in the row. The pods are used to thicken soups,
In the North they require the
warmest location, and it is better to start them in a hotbed.
The seeds are a long time in germinating.

982 White Velvet. Pods smooth, exceedingly tender and well
flavored; very prolific. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10ce., 144 Ib. 35e.

983 Long Green. Later and more productive. Pkt. 5e., oz.
40c., 14 Ib. 35ce.

984 Kleckley’s Favorite. Planis grow 2) io 3 feet tall and
bear smooth, white pods at each leaf joint. Pods about 6
inches in length. Fairly uniform in thickness. PEt. 5e.,
oz. 10c., 14 Ib. 35e., postpaid.

985 Perkins’ Mammoth. Very prolific, when ready for use.
Is from 4 to 5 inches in length, of a handsome green color.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10e., 14 Ib. 35c., postpaid.

Gregory’s Choice Strains of Watermelons

Excel in every section and climate

Triumph

GREGORY’S HONEST SEEDS 41

This seed is recommended
forsets. Use thirty to fifty
pounds per acre.

Early Round
Yellow Danvers

Been O N ION SEED S Bee piste

Culture.—In some parts of the country the term “‘Silver-Skin’”’ denotes a white variety, in other parts a yellow variety.
Please indicate in your order which you want. The soil should be free from large stones. Apply from ten to twelve cords of rich,
fine compost to the acre. Plough not over 5 inches deep, and work well with the cultivator. Plough again at right angles with
first furrows, and cultivate again. Now rake level and fine, and plant seed in rows 14
inches apart at rate of four pounds to the acre. Keep very clean of weeds. When
ripe pull and dry very thoroughly before storing. For full particulars see our work on
“Onion Raising.” Plant Onion sets 2 inches apart in rows a foot apart. To grow
sets, plant the seed at the rate of thirty to sixty pounds to the acre.

About Our Prices. When you are considering Onion seed don’t compare ours
with cheap seed. Our seed is all grown from selected bulk of the best strains. If you
are in need of large quantities write us for special prices.

(See illustration.) In this we

986 Southport Yellow Globe. have a variety precisely like

the Southport White and Red in shape, differing from them in

color only. It may be defined as a late Globe Danvers, a larger

cropper than the Early Round Yellow Danvers. It has matured

well as far north as Central Massachusetts. The Southport

Globe always commands the highest prices in the New York

market. Pkt. 15c., 14 oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50, Ib. $5.00,
postpaid; by express, lb. $4.95. ;

Southport
Yellow Globe

See illustration.) B
os7 Early Round Yellow Danvers. (oe ion We
increased the roundness of our Early Round Yellow Danvers,
until now it is a fine large, thick Onion. The Danvers Onion
does best on a gravelly loam, making harder and brighter colored
bulbs than on heavy, dark or mucky soil, while it keeps better.
Our strain has small necks and is very uniform in size and shape;
a fine keeper of exceptionally fine quality. Pkt. 15c., 14 oz. 25c.,
oz. 45ce., 14 Ib. $1.35, Ib. $4.80, postpaid; by express, lb. $4.75.

PEDIGREE ONION SEED

Gregory’s Choice Pedigree strain of Onion seed of the various kinds, by
which we mean seed grown from most carefully selected, hand-picked Onions.
Our customers know that seed raised from such Onions is decidedly superior
to the great mass of seed to be found in the market. As this is one of the most
profitable market garden crops needing considerable outlay, too much care can-
not be exercised in the selection of seed stock. The largest crops can only be
obtained from planting the most carefully selected seed. Gregory’s Pedigree
Onion seed has the reputation of being the very best raised in the United
States. A few dollars an acre invested in seed of extra quality is many times
made up in the crop raised from them.

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990

992

994

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JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON'S RETAIL CATALOGUE

ONIONS—Continued
Is the earli-

The Early Yellow Cracker Onion. cx ‘of all
our yellow sorts and is an excellent kind to raise where the
seasons are short. It is the best of all the yellow Onions
in quality. Pkt. 10c., 44 oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50,
lb. $5.00, postpaid; by express, lb. $4.95.

(See illustration.) About

Southport White Giobe. as white and handsome
as a newly made snowball; sells at a higher price than
other sorts. Too late to grow safely north of Massachu-
setts. A tremendous cropper; we have raised these at the
rate of 1,300 bushels per acre. To get a very fine white
Onion, pull just as they begin to go down and dry in an
airy and shady place. Pkt. 15e., 44 oz. 35c., oz. 602.,

14 Ib. $2.00.

: A very early and mild flavored
White Portugal. Sioa) Gath A silvery white skin,
flesh snow white. Should be harvested before being tho-
roughly ripe and cured in the shade, in order to hold its
snow white color. Extensively planted for sets and
pickles. There is a section near Boston where many
bushels are raised for pickling. In the fall of 1917,
farmers easily received $4.00 per bushel for the small
onions. The White Portugal seems to be taking the
place of all other varieties of white onions formerly used
for pickling and canning purposes. Where thirty pounds
of seed is sown per acre, you secure bulbs that are the
right size for pickling. Pkt. 15e., 44 oz. 35c., oz. 60c.,

\y Ib. $2.00.

Early Red Globe Danvers. 7 9 eat ne
of the varieties of Red Globe equal in bottoming, earliness
and cropping qualities to our Early Red Globe Danvers.
It ripens two weeks earlier than Red Wethersfield.
Scallions are almost unknown when grown from carefully
selected seed stock. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c., oz. 50c.,

\4 Ib. $1.75.

. This is the famou
Large Red Wethersfield. oiq standby, which
perhaps is more extensively raised than any other sort.
It is hardy, later than Danvers. The Reds are sweeter

Onions to eat than the yellow sorts, but do not look so
inviting when cooked. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 25c., oz. 50c.,
Y Ih. 1.50¢.

~ ae

Southport White Globe

sss Southport Late Red Globe.

1000 Extra Early Flat Red Onions.

Southport Red Globe

(See illustration.)
Very popular in
the markets of New York. It measures better and sells at
a higher price than Red Wethersfield; a heavy cropper of
beautiful and symmetrical bulbs. Keeps better than the
White and the Yellow Globe. The greatest market Onion
of the Central West. Pkt. 10c., 144 oz. 30c., oz. 50c.,
\ Ib. $1.65.

Matures earlier
than our Early
Yellow Cracker and Early Flat Red; resembles them in
shape, but being more uniform, on the average not grow-
ing quite as large, in quality the best of the Reds. We
believe it will mature its crop in Maine, New Hampshire,
and Vermont—in localities where it can be planted by
May 10. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 44 Ib. $1.50.

1001

1602

1004

1005

GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS

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ONIONS—Continued

° (See illustration.) This is
Yellow Prizetaker. the large, handsome, straw-
yellow Onion sold at the fruit stands and delicatessen
stores of the large cities at fancy prices. Prizetaker is not
difficult to grow from seed and if the seedlings are
started early in the hotbed and transplanted on carefully
prepared ground, specimens weighing from three to five
pounds may be grown. Well developed bulbs average
11 to 12 inches in circumference, are perfectly
globular and very solid. Skin is thin, flesh
pure white, fine grained and of mild, delicate
flavor. For Fall and early Winter use, Prize-
taker is hard to excel, but for storing away to
be used during the Winter the sorts described
on preceding pages are superior. Pkt. 15c.,
14 oz. 35c., oz. 60c., 14 Ib. $2.00.

Foreign Varieties of
Onion
(See illus-

New Hardy Winter Onion. tration.)
All those who plant set Onions should try this
variety. It lives in the ground all Winter.
Should be planted in August, and will mature
before sets the following season. Makes an excel-
lent variety for very early bunching. Should not
be planted in ground where water is liable to
stand. Compare the difference in cost of 20
bushel sets required per acre and six pounds of
seeds per acre. Manure as for other varieties.
If wanted to transplant, plant July 7 and trans-
plant six weeks later. We are having calls from
all parts of the West. This variety does not run
to seed. Pkt. 15c., 14 oz. 35c., oz. 65c., 14 Ib.
$2.50.

Giant Flat White Italian. (ie ho0 Wiest

can.) Our customers will find it to be an extra

Sou fe
| The Largest |
| American Onion |
861s 1 — 1 — — mo — aoe

Prizetaker Onion

large, extra early white Onion, that bottoms down well and is nearly entirely free from scallions. Jts sphere is an extra

early Fall Onion. For this purpose it is decidedly an acquisition.
Barletta. The earliest of all Onions; white; grows about 134 inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c.,

Y Ib. $2.00.

~New”Hardy Winter Onion”

Pkt. 15c., 14 oz. 35c., oz. 65c., 14 Ib. $2.35.
1

% OZ. 35¢., Oz. 65ce.,

White Pearl, or New Queen. A new white
Onion; excepting Barletta, the earliest of all, as
fine as it is early. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 35c., oz.
65ce., 14 Ib. $2.25.

ONION SETS

Egyptian or Perennial Tree Onions
For Fall Planting. Prices Subject to Change

Set out in September without the slightest Winter
protection, these will come up as soon as frost breaks
ground, and grow so rapidly that they are ready for
use two or three weeks before Onions from seed. The
bulbs are used as “rare-ripes.’”’ They are larger the
second year. They are unsurpassed for sweetness and
tenderness. Leaves as well as tubers are used to flavor
soups. We send out in September as soon as
ripened. This strain of ours is the earliest and pro-
duces tops suitable for flavoring soups quicker than any
other variety. 1 Ib. 40c., postpaid; by express, lb.
30c., 4 Ibs. $1.00, 7 Ibs. $1.75.

For Spring Planting

White Bottom Sets. 1 Ib. 40c., postpaid; by ex-
press, 1 Ib. 30c., 4 Ibs. $1.15, 8 Ibs. $2.00.

Yellow Bottom Sets. 1 lb. 40c., postpaid; by ex-
press, 1 Ib. 30c., 4 Ibs. $1.00, 8 Ibs. $1.75.

44 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

Parsley

Peterjilie Perejil

PARSLE Perl

Culture.—Select rich soil and sow the seed in drills 1 foot
apart, covering 14g of an inch deep. The seed is usually from
fifteen to twenty-five days vegetating. Thin plants to 4 inches
apart when 2 inches high. It is used principally for flavoring

soups, etc.
6 S illustration.
ioos Arlington Double Curled. Mec peace
er’s strain. One of the most successful of these says of

it: ‘The plant is very robust and of free growth. The

leaves are large, very dark green and beautifully curled.

An exceedingly large yielder, stands heat, cold and

drought better than any other.’ Pkt. 10e., oz. 25c.,

V4 Ib. 7W5e.

1010 Carter’s Champion Moss Curled.
Elegant for garnishing. Pkt. 10c.,
oz. 25e., 14 lb. 75ce.

1012 Dwarf Curled. Finely curled, good

- for edging or table ornament. Pkt.

10ec., oz. 20e., 14 Ib. 65e.

1 Pkg. will plant
20 feet of row

feet apart.

quart.

Pedigree
Extra
Early
Peas

60 Ibs. $15.00.

ever offered to the trade.
prolific, exceptionally uniform in growth and free from sports.
the best strain of Extra Early Peas ever offered to the trade.
2 lbs. 60c., postpaid; by express, 1 lb. 30c., 2 Ibs. 50c., 714 lbs. $2.20, 15 Ibs. $4.00,

Parsnips
Paftinate

PARSNIP ena

Culture——Give the richest and deepest soil to the long va-
rieties of Parsnip. Make the soil very fine, and plant the seed
very early in rows of 18 inches apart, thinning plants to 3 to 5
inches in the rows. These seeds should be planted shallow.
To keep well in the ground over Winter draw a little earth
over the tops. Five pounds of seed per acre.

(See il-

1013 Abbott’s Improved Hollow Crowned. ‘jysira-

tion.) Market gardeners throughout the country have
found by experience that there is no strain equal to
Gregory’s Prize Parsnip, as it takes prizes wherever
exhibited. The roots are long, but not too long. It has
a very clear, smooth skin, and is easily distinguished by
the leaves rising from a depression on the top of the root.
Parsnips do best on a deep, rich, sandy soil, but will do
well on any soil that has good depth. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c.,
14 Ib. 80c., lb. $2.25, postpaid; by express, lb. $2.20.

1015 Large Dutch, or Arlington Long Smooth.

Raised crown. A standard kind. Pkt. 10e., oz. 25c.,
14 Ib. 80c., lbh. $2.25, postpaid; by express, lh. $2.20.

Grbjen Guisantes Pots
All Smooth Peas 60 lbs. per bushel

The Season has been very unfavorable for the production of Seed Peas thus making the

crop extremely short

Culture.—Those marked with a (*) are wrinkled varieties, the sweetest of all, but, being liable to
rot, need to be planted thicker and later than the round sorts.
much to vine if liberally manured, the dwarf varieties, on the COREY, need liberal manuring.
Have the dwarfs that grow not over 15 inches high in rows 244
taining the height of from 2 to 3 feet in rows 3 feet apart, aaa the rows of the tallest sort 4
One quart to 150 feet.

1018 Gregory’ S Pedigree Extra Karly. over 1 pint; 2 pounds is a little over 1
The Gregory’s Pedigree Extra Early is the purest strain of very early Peas

While the tall sort will run too

4 feet apart; those varieties at-
(See illustration.) One pound is a little

The pods are good length and well filled, and the strain is
Pkt. 15c., 1 Ib. 35ce.,

1019 Alaska. A blue Pea of fine quality, besides being extra early; growing in favor. Pkt.
15e., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 Ibs. 60c., postpaid; by express, 1 lb. 30c., 2 Ibs. 50c., 714 ibs.
$2.20, 15 Ibs. $4.00, 60 Ibs. $15.00.

Chirivia —

It is without question .

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PEAS—

1024 *Gregory’s Early

cousin; second, the pod

of the same height,

especially recommend

56 Ibs. (1 bu.) $16.00.

Other Extra Early Sorts
All Wrinkled Peas 56 lbs. per bushel

Very Dwarf Kinds. Since the average height of these sorts does not exceed
eighteen to twenty inches, they require no support of any kind

Se ————E————e
| WHERE POSTPAID PRICES ARE GIVEN WE DELIVER FREE

Excelsior. the finest low-growing early Pea. We ex-
pect a fine lot this season, but the demand is so large we would advise our custom-
ers to order early. Very hardy and can be planted early. It differs from Nott’s
Excelsior (one of our introductions) in that, first, it is better than its American
s and peas are decidedly larger, and third, the vines, while
are stouter, while fourth, it is decidedly a better cropper. We
it as an excellent sort to plant between rows of straw-
berries. Pkt. 15e., 14 Ib. 25¢., 1 Ib. 40c., 2 lbs. 75c., postpaid; by express,
14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ih. 35c., 2 Ibs. 65ce., 7 lbs. (14 pk.) $2.30, 14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $4.25,

GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS

BY PARCEL POST

(See illustration.) Without any exception,

T want to tell what I did with your Gregory’s Early Excelsior Pea last year. I planted a
piece 4 by 16 rods, using about 8 ats. of peas, I kept strict account and picked 82 bushels that
sold for $1.32 per bushel. I ptanted them April 26th and picked the first peas July 8th, and picked

teady forone month. Can youb . W

ste

1026 *Little Marvel.

1 Ib. 40c., 2 lbs. 75c.,

7 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.
—_

Gradus

1027

1030

1032

1034

1036

1038

1040

1042

eat it? F

wrinkled Peas introduced in recent years. Full descrip-
tion and illustration may be found on page 6. Pkt. 15c., 4 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 40c.,
2 Ibs. 65c., postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 Ibs. 55c., 7 Ibs.
(14 pk.) $2.30, 14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $4.25, 56 Ibs. (1 bu.) $16.00.

1028 *Nott’s Excelsior.

pods are larger, fully as well filled, and there are more of them. It grows half taller
than the American Wonder, and ts a much heavier cropper. Pkt. 15c., 14 lb. 25c.,
postpaid; by express, 1 Ib. 25ce., 1 Ib. 40c., 2 lbs. 65c.,
25, 14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $4.00, 56 Ibs. (1 bu.) $15.00.

. BEAL, Bucksport, Me.
This is without doubt one of the finest extra early

This has gained the position of the standard first early
Pea. It is as early as the American Wonder, while the

° Introduced by a noted English
Pioneer Pea. grower in 1907. The plant tein
usually robust in habit, carries a heavy crop of long,
pointed pods of a dark green color. So numerous are the
pods that the plants present a most striking appearance.
One gardener stated that he planted April 1st and the
first pods were harvested June 16th, beating Gradus by a
fortnight. Height about 2 feet. Pkt. l5c., 14 Ib. 30c., 3 5

i lb. 55c., 2 Ibs. 85e., postpaid; by express, }4 Ib. 25c., Gregory’s Early Excelsior

1 Ih. 50c., 2 Ibs. 75e., 7 lbs. (4% pk.) $2.50.

*American Wonder. The time-honored early dwarf wrinkled Pea. Pkt. 15c., 14 Ib. 25ce., 1 Ib.
40c., 2 lbs. 75c., postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 Ibs. 65c., 7 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.15,
14 Ihs. (1 pk.) $4.00,

*Carter’s Daisy, or Dwarf Telephone. Eighteen inches, great cropper, pods 5 inches, Peas large
and delicious. Pkt. 15c., 4% lb. 25c., 1 Ib. 40c., 2 Ibs. 75c., postpaid; by express, 14 Ih. 20c.,
1 Ib. 35e., 2 Ibs. 65c., 7 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.25, 14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $4.25.

Dwart Sorts Ee to 3

* (See illustration.) This is undoubtedly one of the earliest of all the large-
The Gradus. podded, wrinkled Peas yet introduced. Planted April 25, will be ready for
market July 4. We do not find it to be a heavy cropper, but the large size of the pod, the quality
of the Pea, with its extreme earliness, make it a decided acquisition to the family garden. Pkt.
15e., 4 Ib. 25ce., 1 Ib. 40c., 2 lbs. 75e., postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 lbs.
65c., 7 Ibs. (4 pk.) $2.50, 14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $4.50. s
*C] di t Tt comes in just after The Gradus, which it decidedly excels as a cropper and in
audit. length of pods. In some of these we counted nine peas, which, as every gardener
knows is very rare among American-grown varieties. Nearly as early as Alaska, and by some
called Improved Alaska. The Peas are blue-green in color, sweet, tender and of a rich flavor:
Vine about 3 feet in height. Pkt. 15ce., 14 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 40ce., 2 Ibs. 70c., postpaid; by express,
14 Ib. 20e., 1 1b. 35c., 2 Ibs. 60c., 7 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.25, 14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $4.25, 56 Ibs. (1 bu.) $15.75
G 9 . (Our introduction.) This new Pea which we named and intro-
regory s Surprise. duced, is the earliest of all the wrinkled sorts. It will be found to be
even earlier than the Alaska and Maud 8. The vines grow from 20 to 24 inches in height and need
no sticking. Though fully as early as the earliest hard sorts, in delicious sweetness, good judges claim
that it is unequaled. Every family garden should have this Pea. The best of all first early,
wrinkled varieties. A favorite with canners on account of its delicious flavor. Not to be: con-
founded with the Station and Eclipse, as it has a different origin and a distinct individuality. Pkt.
15e., 1% Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 40c., 2 Ibs. 75c., postpaid; by express, 1% Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 35ce., 2 lbs.
65c., 7 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.20, 14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $4.25. age:
*Th This fine Pea very closely resembles The Gradus in size of pod and Peas;
omas Laxton. the pod is of a darker color. Mr. Laxton considers it earlier than Gradus.
We find it earlier and a better cropper, but pods not quite as long as Gradus. Pkt. 15c., 14 Ib.
25e., 1 Ib. 40c., 2 lbs. 75e., postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 lbs. 65c., 7 Ibs.
(14 pk.) $2.25, 14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $4.25, 56 Ibs. (1 bu.) $16.00. ab ee. 3 ‘
Early Morn, Is fully described and illustrated on page 7. Be sure to give this splendid sort a trial.

HG cele JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

PEAS—Continued
1 Pkg. will plant 20 feet of row.
Wrinkled Peas weigh 56 Ibs.; Smooth Peas, 60 Ibs. per bushel.

Mid-Season and Late Varieties
° We agree with the originator in his claims
1045 “Admiral Dewey e for this excellent Pea, without exception
the largest podded Pea grown; a tremendous cropper; very dark
green pod, of excellent quality. The very best of the late varieties.
Height 31% feet; foliage, vine and pod a rich, dark green. Re-
markably healthy and vigorous, producing abundance of pods of
largest size, sometimes 6 inches in length, well filled with Peas of
large size, tender, and of first-class flavor. Pkt. 15c., 14 lh. 30c.,
1 lb. 45c., 2 lbs. 75c., postpaid; by express, 14 lb.
25c., 1 Ib. 40c., 2 Ibs. 65c., 7 Ibs. (44 pk.) $2.25,

14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $4.25.

(See illustration.) The finest of all
1047 *Alderman. midseason varieties. It matures
just after the extra early sorts, like Thomas Laxton
and Gregory’s Excelsior, are past their best, and be-
fore Telephone and Champion of England begin to
bear. Alderman grows 4 to 5 feet tall under favor-
able conditions. The handsome pods are borne in
pairs averaging 4 inches long, and contain approxi-
mately eight large, dark green peas of elegant flavor.
Pkt. 15¢., 4 Ib. 30c., 1 Ib. 45c., 2 Ibs. 75c., post-
paid; by express, 14 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 40c., 2 Ibs.

65c., 7 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.25, 14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $4.25.

1049 *Bliss Everbearing. Very productive; peas large,
delicious; continues long in bearing. Pkt. 15c.,
1 Ib. 25e., 1 lb. 40ec., 2 Ibs. 75c., postpaid; by
express, 1 lb. 40c., 2 Ibs. 65c., 7 lbs. (14 pk.) $2.25,
14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $4.25.

1050 *Dwarf Champion. A favorite among gardeners
to follow Advancer; heavy cropper. Pkt. 15ce., 14 Ib.
25c., 1 Ib. 40c., 2 Ibs. 75c., postpaid; by express,
1 Ib. 20c., 2 Ibs. 35c., 7 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.25, 14 Ibs.

(1 pk.) $4.25. (s 5 )
ee allustration.
1052 “Improved Stratagem. One of the standard
large-podded varieties; superior quality; heavy crop-

per. Price same as Market Garden.
1054 *MecLean’s Advancer. Recognized as the market
Fourth of July Pea. Prices same as Market Garden.

1056 Market Garden. A tremendous cropper, doubly
outyielded the best of 28 varieties. Pkt. 15e., 14 Ib.
25c., 1 Ib. 40c., 2 lbs. 75c., postpaid; by express,

Plant at the same 14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 35c., 2 Ibs. 65c., 7 Ibs. (1% pk.)

eine (FG eens $2.25, 14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $4.25.

Surprise, Nott’s
Excelsior. Early
regory’s iy | N
Rrcelciom( Garters Late, all Peas

Daisy, Improved

< Claims
Stratagem. aca 1058 The Marblehead Early Marrowfat. 65° the
ChampionofEng- originator: ‘‘(1) With ordinary cultivation it will out-
land Peas. They yield any variety. (2) It will do better than any
all wil plese variety on thin land. (8) It remains a long time
Sent quality am in bearing. (4) Its large, well-filled pods make
i it very valuable as a market gardener’s Pea. Picked
early, they are as sweet and delicious as Little Gem or American Wonder. (5) It will stand drought better
than any other variety.” Pkt. 15e., 14 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 40c., 2 Ibs. 75c., postpaid; by express, 14 lb. 20c., 1 Ib. 35c.,

2 Ibs. 65c., 714 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.25, 15 Ibs. (1 pk.) $4.00.
Be (See illustration,) Remarkably large, dark green pods and Peas attract customers. Pkt
1060 Improved Telephone. 15e., 14 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 40c., 2 Ibs. 75c., postpaid; by express, 14 Ib. 20c., 1 Ib. 35c.,

2 Ibs. 45e., 7 Ibs. (14 pk.) $2.50, 14 Ibs. (1 pk.) $4.25.

1062 *Champion of
England. An old
favorite; very pro-
ductive. Pkt. 15c.,
16 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib.
40c., 2 lbs. 75c.,
postpaid; by ex-
press, 4 lb. 20c., 1 Ib.
35c., 2 Ibs. 65¢c., 7 lbs. —

1 4 2.25, 14 Ibs. .
ones bao5. 1 Stratagem Pea ;

Improved
Telephone
Pea

Alderman
Pea

We deliver
free by par-
cel Post
where post-

paid prices
are given to
any part of
the United
States.

a ————_____ ___ ______

1067

1068

1069

1070

1072

1074

1076

1080

1081

GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS 47

Chinese Giant Pepper

Large Sweet Mountain. Very large, excellent for man-
goes. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50.

Large Bell, or Bull Nose. A standard sort. Pkt. 10c.,
4 02. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50.

Squash, or Flat. The variety generally planted for family
use. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30e., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50.

Spanish Monstrous. On good soil will grow 6 inches long
and 6 inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c., oz. 50c.,
Y Ib. $1.50.

Long Red, or Santa Fe. The standard long red. Pkt.
10c., 44 oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50.

Golden Dawn Mango. Bell shaped; remarkably prolific
and of a magnificent yellow color. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c.,
oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50.

Cherry. Small, smooth, round, a great bearer.

Pkt. 10c.,
% oz. 80c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50.

Cayenne. Small, long and tapering; very hot; best for
seasoning pickles. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib.

$1.50.
Chili. Sharply conical, about 2 inches in length, 1 inch in
diameter. Brilliant scarlet. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c., oz.

50c., 14 Ib. $1.50.

Potatoes are listed on pages 60 to 61 at the end of field
seeds. Our selected strains of Seed Potatoes are recognized
as the best procurable by all who have tried them.

PEPPERS

Pfeffer

Pimiento Poivre

Culture.—Peppers should be started in a cold-
frame or hotbed. Transplant the young plants
into very rich open ground toward the close of
May, having the rows 18 inches apart, and the
plants 1 foot apart in the row.

1064

1066

* . (See illustration.
Chinese Giant. As the name ae
plies, it’s amonster. Plant about 2 feet in
height; strong, vigorous and productive.
Fruit similar in shape to Large Bell or Bull
Nose, but more than twice as large, and
when matured is deep scarlet in color. The
flesh is very thick and sweet, entirely free
from any fiery flavor. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz.,
35c., oz. 60c., 14 Ib. $2.00.

Ruby King. (See illustration.) This

is one of the large grow-
ing varieties of Peppers; when ripe they
are of a beautiful, bright ruby red color
and are always remarkably mild and
pleasant to the taste. They can be eaten
sliced like Cucumbers. Very handsome
and very productive. They need to be
started in a hotbed. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz.
35c., oz. 60c., 14 lb. $1.95.

Ruby King Pepper

48 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON'S RETAIL CATALOGUE

PUMPKIN S Kurbifje Po sis

Culture.—In general cultural requirements these differ little from Squashes, for which full
directions are given on page 51. However, while Squashes are generally grown as a separate
crop, Pumpkins are most of the time planted with Field Corn. When the Field Corn is
thinned out, six to eight Pumpkin seeds are planted in every third hill. These two crops will
thrive well alongside of each other, providing the ground is rich. .

° (See illustration.) This is the best pie Pumpkin. Excellent

1082 Sugar Pumpkin. as a good table delicacy either simply boiled or when entering
into the composition of the traditional Pumpkin pie. When fed to cows it enriches the
quality and increases the flow of milk, besides imparting to it a rich yellow. Fine
grained. Grows to average five pounds; yields enormously. Pkt. 5e., oz. 15¢., 14 Ib.
45c., lb. $1.40., postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.35.

° ° Good for stock; usually grown amongst Field Corn. Pkt. 5e., oz. 15¢e., 14 Ib. 45ce.
1088 Large Connecticut Field. Ib. $1.40, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.35. en :

A Very productive. Pumpkins from 15 to 20 inches in length and 8 to 10 inches in

1089 Golden Oblong P umpkin. diameter. Skin of a rich golden orange, thin but tough, making it almost as good a
keeper for Winter as the hard shell Squashes. Flesh is light golden yellow, of very rich, fine quality—so says the introducer.
Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 14 Ib. 50c., Ib. $1.50, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.45.

Sweet Sugar
Pumpkin

DON’T FORGET THAT WE ARE SEED GROWERS. Avoid errors and disappointment by securing

your seeds direct from the producer. DEMAND THE GREGORY QUALITY.

RAD IS HES Epes BE eae

Culture.—For early use sow in Spring as soon as the ground can
be worked, in drills 6 to 10 inches apart, covering seed half inch deep.
Thin plants an inch apart in the row. As the roots are more succu-
lent and tender when grown quickly, a rich, light soil should be pre-
ferred, and frequent watering in dry weather will be found beneficial.
For a succession, sow every two weeks. é

Earliest and Forcing Varieties

° ° ° uite a new type amon
1090 Crimson Giant Forcing. 3293.4, n°” ee cms
Giants gain a circumference of 5 to 6 inches and a weight of
about 14% to 2 ounces without losing in delicacy and tenderness.
When sowing allow plenty of space for their proper develop-
ment. This novelty combines the advantages of a good hot-
house Radish with that of a Summer Radish, and there is cer-
tainly a great future in store forit. The roots are quite round,
sometimes a little oval. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz. 25e., 14 Ib.
70c., lb. $2.40, postpaid; by ae Fak ses
. ee earlet Strain.
1001 Ne Plus Ultra, or Fireball. i°?, 22 evoen ne
standard variety for forcing, being fit for the table in three
weeks. Flesh tender and delicate, produces but few small
leaves. Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 70c., Ib. $2.25,
postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.20.
S 1 Gl b (See illustration.) A most valuable va-
carlet ODE. riety for greenhouses, hotbed forcing and
outdoors. It stands heat better than any other variety without
growing pithy. Sells quicker than any other on account of its
bright scarlet color; extremely early, mild, crisp and tender.
Matures ready for bunching in about twenty-five days. Our
seed is grown in that section where they have the reputation
of producing the finest strain of this excellent variety. For
family use it should be planted every ten days to have a con-
tinuous supply. Pkt. 10c., 144 oz. 15c., oz. 25e., 14 Ib. 70c.,
Ib. $2.50, postpaid; by express, lb. $2.45.

Early Round and Olive Shaped Sorts

1093 Red Turnip Rooted. Early scarlet. Standard early, popular
in markets of New York. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., 0Z. 25c.,
14 Ib. 70e., Ib. $2.45, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.40. ,
1094 Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped. The name defines this
elegant new Turnip Radish. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15¢., oz. 25c.,

V4 Ib. 70c., Ib. $2.50, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.45.
1096 Early White Short-Leaved. The best white Turnip; tops re-
; ——— —— markably short; also for forcing. Pkt. 10e., 14 oz. 15c., OZ.
Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped Radish 25ce., 14 Ib. 70c., Ib. $2.45, postpaid; by express, lb. $2.40.

1092

GREGOR Y’S HONEST SEEDS

RADISHES—Continued

1097 French Breakfast. Fine variety of the
Olive Radish, scarlet body and white root.
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15ce., oz. 25¢e., 14 lb. 70c.,
lb. $2.45, postpaid; by express, lb. $2.40.

1098 Early Scarlet, Olive Shaped. Very early
and handsome; quick growth; tender excel-
lent. Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 15ce., oz. 25e., 14 Ib.
70c.,1b $2.45, postpaid; by express,lb. $2.40.

Long Varieties

- See illustra-
1099 Chartier or Shepherd. Sag This
Radish has rapidly grown into high favor for
Spring and Summer use. It is very handsome
about one-third of its length being of a rose
color. We find them in our experimental
grounds to be as early as Covent Garden. It
is very popular among market gardeners.
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz. 25e., 14 Ib. 70c.,

lb. $2.50, postpaid, by express, lb. $2.45.
I . j (See illustration.) A handsome, first-
1100 ECICIC. class early variety, in color snowy
white. It grows to the average length of the
long varieties, but holds its fulness well down
to the tap-root. Exceedingly attractive and
excellent in every way. One of the earliest
varieties; nothing equals it for oy use.
; ; Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz. 25e., 14 Ib. 70c.,

Smaeties ‘Radish Ib. $2.50, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.45.
1101 Carter’s Selected Long Searlet. Carter &
Co.’s best favorite with Boston market gardeners. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz.

25c., 14 Ih. 70c., Ib. $2.50, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.45.

Summer and Winter Radishes

1102 Golden Yellow Summer Turnip. Spherical root, color very rich; very early.
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 65c.

1103 Strasburg. A white Summer and Autumn pancty. It grows 4 inches long, 2
inches thick. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15¢e., oz. 25c., 14 lb. 70c.

1104 Giant White Stuttgart. Very large white Summer sort. Resembles small
White Egg Turnip. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75e.

1105 Black Spanish. The round variety; for Winter use. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c.,
oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 70c.

1106 Chinese Rose, Winter. The best for Winter use. Grows large and tender.
Pkt. 10c., 44 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 1b. 70c. —-

1107 California Mammoth White. From the Chimese in California; an acquisition.
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz. 2ac., 14 lb. 70c.

: : See illustration. For ;
1108 Gregory’s Home Garden Radish Mixture. (2 oe aa ba Icicle Radishes

to plant his garden all at once, this Radish mixture offers chances to provide these

crisp little delicacies during a long season. We have taken care to include in this mixture small and large kinds, round and
long sorts, early and late varieties. From the time the first little round Turnip Radishes are ready to the time that one
can enjoy the large Summer sorts, this mixture will provide an uninterrupted supply. All sorts included are of very best
quality—just right for the home garden. Be sure to devote a few rows in your garden to Gregory’s Radish Mixture.
We are sure you will be delighted with the elegant assortment of these crisp vegetables. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz. 25c.,

4 Ib. 65c.
RHI IB AR Rhabarber Ruibarbo
Rhubarbe

Culture.—Sow the seed in drills 18 inches apart, and cover 4 inch deep. Thin the plants to a foot apart. When one
year old, trench 2 feet deep, using a liberal quantity of manure. Set plants 5 feet apart each way. Do not cut until the second
year, and give a dressing of manure every Fall. The roots may be taken up in the Spring and divided. The seeds will not
usually give plants like the parent.

1121 Victoria. Excellent family variety, fine for preserving
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75e.

Li Large, tender and excellent flavor. A well
1122 LINNAEUS. known market variety. Pkt. 10c., 44 oz.
15c., oz. 25e., 14 lb. 75e.

ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH BY THE FREE USE OF VEGETABLES

Asparagus assists in the cure of kidney trouble. Parsley and Endive are good for dyspepsia.
Beets and Potatoes will add fat to the body. Parsnips are a good spring medicine.
Carrots are good for indigestion. Spinach is an excellent kidney cure.
Lettuce is a remedy for insomnia. Tomatoes will stimulate the liver.

Lettuce, Onions and Celery are good nerve tonics. .,, Water Cress is a good bracer.
A liberal use of the above will save doctors’ bills.

JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

SPINAC

Syinat Espinaca
Epinard

Culture.—For Summer use sow early in the Spring, in drills 8 inches to 1 foot apart, covering the seed 1 inch deep. Select

rich soil and manure very liberally.
For very early Spring use, sow in August.

A succession may be obtained by sowing at intervals of two weeks through the season.
The plants are sometimes protected through the Winter by a thick covering of straw.

Spinach is used principally as greens for boiling, and is very highly esteemed for this purpose.

New Zealand Spinach

SALSIFY “Ha

Haferwurzel Salsifi Salsifis
Culture ——Sow early in the Spring, in light, rich soil, in drills
14 inches apart, and thin the plants to 3 inches in the row. The
roots will be ready for use in October, and will sustain no injury
by being left in the ground during the Winter. When cooked,
the flavor somewhat resembles the oyster. (See zllustration.)
1124 Mammoth SandwichIsland. Grows much larger and
smoother than the common; popular. Pkt. 10e., 14 oz.
20c., oz. 35e., 14 Ib. 95e., Ib. $3.00, postpaid; by
express, Ib. $2.95.

When comparing our prices with those of others you will find
them in many instances higher. It necessarily must be so when one
considers our high standard of quality. We intend to excel in
quality regardless of price.

Our seeds are grown by ourselves and our regular growers; we do
not purchase in the open market where one is apt to secure s
of questionable quality and vitality.

Salsify

ray
=

1118

1120

. : This variety has this to recom-
1109 Victoria. mend it, that while it fully
equals the Long Standing in being slow to run
to seed, it has a thicker leaf than that variety.
Color a rich, dark green. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz.
15e., oz. 25¢e., 14 Ib. 80c.

Bloomsdale, or Norfolk Savoy. _ Springy-
leaved; keeps longer after cutting. Pkt. 10c.,
% oz. 15e., oz. 25¢., 14 Ib. 80e.

Long Standing. As its name implies, latest
in seeding, and one of the best for garden use.
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15e., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 80ce.
Giant Thick-leaved. A fine strain of the
Round-leaved. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15e., oz.
25c., 4 Ib. 80e.

Round-Leaved. A good Summer variety.
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 80c.

1110
1111
1113

1114

° Spinach is
Long Season Spinach. fenerally
grown during the Spring and Fall months.
This new variety can be planted at any time
during the season; it is slower to run to seed
than any other variety, and is the best variety
to be sown in the Spring and at monthly in-
tervals for a continuous Summer supply. The
leaves are a rich, dark green color, crumpled,
and of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c., 44 oz.
15¢e., oz. 25e., 14 Ib. 85e.

Prickly Seeded. The hardiest variety; thick-leaved
For Fall sowing. Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 15¢., oz. 25c.,

14 Ib. 85e.

. (Tetragonia expansa.)
New Zealand Spinach. (See illustration.)
While this is not a member of the Spinach family proper,
it may be well classed as such, since it furnishes a delight-
ful abundance of greens throughout the Summer. New
Zealand Spinach should be planted in rows at least 3 feet
apart and the plants should be thinned to stand 2 feet
apart in the row. They will make a rather spreading
growth, each plant “carpeting” 2 to 3 feet. Both
leaves and stalks of the plant are very brittle, full of
flesh, and furnish, when cooked, a Spinach of most de-
lightful quality. Do not plant the seeds until May 1st
since the plant is very susceptible to cold weather.
After once being firmly established, New Zealand Spin-
ach may be cut and will bear right up to cold weather.
Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 80c.

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GREGOR Y’S HONEST SEEDS 51

Gregory’s Famous SQUASHES

Rurbijje Calabaza Courge

Culture.—All vines delight in warm and rich soil. Prepare the ground by thoroughly pulverizing. Manure at the rate of
eight or ten cords to the acre, working it just under the surface with the cultivator or gang plough. Plant in hills 9 to 10 feet
apart for running varieties, and 5 or 6 feet apart for bush sorts; work some rich, fine manure into each hill. Leave two plants
to the hill. Keep well covered with plaster or Pyrox in early stages of growth. Cultivate frequently. For full particulars in
every department, see Gregory’s treatise: ‘‘Squashes and How to Grow Them,” described on the inside front cover page of this
catalogue. 2

A Very Small Crop This Season Due to Early Frosts

9 weie (See illustration.) All agree that no Squash brought to the table approaches it in its re-

1130 Gregory tS) Delicious. markable combination ofjfineness and compactness of grain, dryness, sweetness and exceed-
ing richness of flavor. It grows to weigh from five to ten pounds, and is in its prime mid-Fall and early’ Winter. Pkt.
10c., 14 oz. 20c., oz. 35e., 14 Ib. 90c., Ib. $3.25, postpaid; by express, Ib. $3.20. '

It Grows
To Weigh
From
Five To
Ten

Pounds

Gregory’s Delicious Squash

_ Writes Professor Brooks of our Agricultural College: ‘‘For solidity, smallness of seed cavity, fineness of texture, sweetness and flavor it is

certainly one of the best if not the very best among squashes.”
I never ate so fine a squash.” PROFESSOR MAYNARD, Massachusetts Agricultural College.

. ‘‘Thesmall half-grown specimens were better than most others of mature growth.”
—WM. H. PEARY, Wakefield, R. I.

“Your new squash makes the best table dish ot any variety of this vegetable I
ever tasted.’—HERBERT MYRICK, editor of American Agriculturist.

“Tt sells for a cent more a pound than any other variety in our market.” —SAM-
UEL L. GOODELL, Brattleboro, Vt.

(See illustration.) A cross of the Bay State
1131 Golden Bronze. and Boston Marrow. In form the same as
the last named, having that peculiar wrinkled appearance of the skin,
size averaging from eight to ten pounds; color a dark grayish green,
with bronze on upper surface when ripe; flesh an exceedingly bright
golden yellow, fine grained, sweet and of good flavor. A good keeper

and yielder. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz. 25e., 14 Ib. 75e.

1134 Golden Bush. Differs from the White Bush only in color. Pkt.
10c., 14 oz. 15e., oz. 25¢e., 14 Ib. 75e.
The standard

1135 Dunlap’s Early Prolific Marrow Squash. carly of the
running varieties. No variety can compete with it for earliness, it
being about twelve days ahead of the Boston Marrow. Very pro-
ductive. Color a brilliant orange red; a good keeper. Pkt. 10c., 14
st 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75c., Ib. $2.50, postpaid; by express, Ib.

2.45.

A This variety is about
1133 Mammoth White Bush Scallop. twice the size of the
y ordinary White Bush Scallop, and much whiter and handsomer.
== — Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 60c., Ib. $2.25, postpaid; by
Golden Bronze Squash express, Ib. $2.20.

52

JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE ,

GREGORY’S FAMOUS SQUASH--Continued

Pages 8 and 9 of this catalogue are devoted exclusively to Squashes

of our introduction.

No other seed house in the country has made as

big a specialty of this vegetable as we, and Gregory’s Squashes are

famed for quality wherever they are grown.
described on pages 8 and 9, to which please refer.

1140 Gregory’s Original Hubbard Squash.

1142

1144

1146

1148

-is of excellent quality. We have kept up the

For many years this has been the standard va-
riety of Winter Squash in all sections of the
country. The vines are of strong running
growth and set the Squashes quite freely.
Will develop specimens weighing, from 25 to 30
pounds, of an oblong shape, with dark green
skin. They keep splendidly, and the flesh

original standard of this splendid sort, and
frankly believe that our strain is the best.
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 85c.,
Ib. $3.00, postpaid; by express, Ase ee
ee UlUs-
Warted Hubbard Squash. (74.05
This variety of the Hubbard is a great favorite
with the marketmen. It is very striking in
appearance, and has been selected for years
from exceptionally large specimens; it crops heavily.
It grows to nearly double the average size of the com-
mon Hubbard. Our strain was obtained from a market
gardener famous for his warty Hubbards. The warty
knobs draw general attention. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 20c.,
oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 95e., Ib. $3.00, postpaid; by express,

Ib. $2.95. K a 4 ay

very distinct sort o e
Golden Hubbard. shape and general character
of the Hubbard, but earlier to mature and of rich orange
red color, instead of the dark olive green of the old Hub-
bard; flesh is a little deeper color. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 20c.,
oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 95ce., lb. $3.00, postpaid; by express,
Ib. $2.95.

Strickler’s Golden Summer Crookneck.
(See illustration.) This variety of Summer Crookneck
we find grows twice as large as the common sort, averag-
ing from 5 to 6 poundsin weight. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 20c.,
oz. 30c., 14 lh. 95ce., Ib. $3.00, postpaid; by express,

Ib. $2.95. 2 Ps

ifty days from
Green Gem Flat Squash. piavting —F or
many years efforts have been made to obtain an always
green Patty Pan Squash, same shape and size as the
Early White Bush Squash, but so different in color as to
be green from the first development of the blossom to the
end of its existence. It is never anything else but green,
a dark olive green, but the interior flesh is pure
white, same as the White Patty Pan. On
account of the evergreen habit it always ap-
pears more attractive and is more salable than
the white rind, cream-colored Squash, which
quickly shows its age. Pkt. 10ce.,
¥ oz. 15¢., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75C.,
Ib. $2.50, postpaid;
by express, lb.
$2.45.

Five splendid sorts are

1150

1152

1154

1156

Warted
Hubbard
Squash

In this Squash, which we
Marblehead Squash. introduced, the combina-
tion of sweetness, dryness and delicious flavor is some-
thing really remarkable. Its outer color is a light blue.
A great favorite where known. J. M. Merrick, Wilbra-
ham, Mass., wrote: ‘‘The Marblehead Squash seeds
I had of you produced a large crop of very fine quality
of fruit. I had 1,200 pounds from 13 square rods of
land.” Pkt. 10c., 14 CEoA nee oz. 25e., 14 Ib. 75e.
is is a standard Fall variety
Boston Marrow. of a rich orange color and very
productive. Was introduced in 1834 by John M. Ives
of Salem. It is the standard Squash for pies and canning
purposes. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15ce., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75e.,
Ib. $2.50, postr aid: By, express, Ab hat
ne little Squash for family use; suc-
Cocoanut. ceeds where other varieties fail; very pro-
lific, yielding from six to a dozen to the vine. Flesh is
finely grained, sweet and very solid and the quality
excellent, being remarkably hardy. With its rich green
and gold coloring it makes an ornament that would
grace the center-table. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 20c., oz. 30c.,
14 Ib. $1.00.
Mammoth Yellow Chili. One of the giant Squashes
that draw all eyes at the fairs.
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15e., oz. 30c.,
: V4 th. 75e.

Strickler’s
Summer Crookneck

make very healthy, stocky plants, they may be transplanted or repotted when about 2 or 3 inches high.

GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS 53

TOMATOES

Tomaten oder Liebesapfal Tomato

Tomate

Culture.—Sow the seed in March and April in the hotbed, or in pots in a sunny exposure in the house. If it.is desired to

When 5 or 6 inches high,

if the ground has become warm, transplant to the open ground on a rainy or cloudy day if possible; if not, the young plants

should be liberally watered and shaded from the hot sun.
erence to a heavy crop, select rather light, poor soil and a sunny location.
propagating by slips are believed by many to promote earliness.

allow the foliage to open and let the sun in among the fruit. ‘
and encircling them with three or four barrel hoops, makes a very nice support for training them. One ounce of seed for about

twelve hundred plants.

If it is desirable to have the fruit ripen as early as possible, in pref-

Trimming off the laterals, training to a stake and

Set the plants 4 feet apart each way, upon mounds of earth to
A cheap trellis, made by driving three stakes around the plants

Bright Red Sorts

In 1905 we classified the Earli-

1160 Spar k’s Earliana. ana as by all odds the very best

1161

1162

1163

early large round Tomato that has been introduced for
years. Though early, is also of fine market size, grows
about as round as a ball, color a bright red, solidity and
quality all that could be desired. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c.,
oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.40.

An Extra Early Tomato. A
Bonny Best. splendid variety for forcing. Al-
though fruits average somewhat smaller than Chalk’s
Jewel, they are more uniform in size and shape, but some-
what flattened at the stem end. They are remarkably
smooth, of bright scarlet color, and have an excep-
tionally good flavor. Plants are very productive. A
ae shipper. Pkt. 10c., 44 oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 lb.
1.45.

9 We have before us a letter
Chalk’s Early Jewel. received from a prominent
market gardener, Mr. Orlando Newhall, who writes us
as follows: ‘‘As regards Chalk’s Early Jewel, I would
say that I have planted it the past
three years and have found it to be
the best ‘early’ I have ever raised and
I have tried a great many ‘early’ and
‘extra early’ varieties. An excellent
variety to follow the Earliana.” Pkt.
10c., 14 oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50.
P d (The Tomato Giant.)

onderosa. This seems to be the
favorite large-fruited variety. Vines are
of strong growth.
When planted in
Tich_ soil, and
pruned to single
stem, the fruit
often reach one
pound in weight.
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz.
30c., oz. 50c.,
4 Ib. $1.45.

11e5 Red Rock Tomato.

(See illustration, page 54.) The standard late

1164 Stone. variety. Probably more of this variety used

than any other. It is very large and of bright scarlet
color, spherical in shape, very smooth, with occasionally
a specimen very slightly octagon shaped; ripens evenly
to the stem, exceedingly solid and firm fleshed. Not sub-
ject to rot.—Prof. J. L. Budd, of Iowa State Agricul-
tural College, says: “It was large enough, smooth, firm
fleshed, and, above all, not subject to rot. I did not see a
rotten specimen, although a bad year for rot.” Pkt. 10c.,
lg oz. 25e., oz. 45c., 14 Ib. $1.25.

(See illustration.) It will
Tipen its fruit in one hun-
dred and ten days from sowing the seed. Very solid,
smooth and as red as it is possible to be. Quality is
excellent. Extremely heavy cropper, an_ excellent
shipper, twenty tons quite often raised per acre. This
bright red Tomato is not only red outside but is red
in the interior. It does not turn lemon color, as does
the Stone, late in the season. Pkt. 10ec., 14 oz. 25c.,
oz. 40c., 14 Ib. $1.25.
Another. splendid
1168 Dwarf Stone. new waribige from
Livingston. This is what he says of it:
“The same sort of Tomato as the
Dwarf Champion, but the vine is of
much stronger growth, and the fruits
are double the size. It is equally
early, and equally prolific. The shape
of the fruit is perfect. It is very
solid, and ripens
very evenly and
it is also of
excellent quali-
ty.” Pkt. 10c.,
1g oz. 25¢., oz.
45e., 4 Ib.
$1.25.

Red Rock Tomato

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1174

1176

1178

1179

1182

1183
1184
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TOMATOES—Continued

Pink or Purple Sorts

(See illustration. Here i
1170 New York. a Tomato ee does mbt
sport after the first season into irregular forms,
like some of the new varieties that originated
in the Middle States. The New Globe, Mr.
Livingston claims, differs from all his other
varieties in combining in itself the best qualities
of all of them. tis: 1. Always round and
draws all eyes. 2. Is a splendid cropper.
3. Is early as the earliest. 4. of good market
size. 5. An excellent keeper. 6. Good for
greenhouse, open air, on stakes or trellises.
7. In quality unsurpassed. 8. Color a fine,
glowing rose. 9. Flavor delicate and mild.
Mr. Newhall, one of our most successful mar-
ket gardeners, made a very attractive exhibi-
tion of this new Tomato at our annual fair and
thinks most highly of it. Mr. John Lancaster
states: “Today I picked several quarts of
Livingston’s Globe Tomatoes, while none
were ripe on the Earliana, planted at same
time.” Mr. A. J. Shanabruck: “I had clus-
ters that had ten in number, and raised one
Tomato that weighed over a pound.” Pkt.
10c., 14 oz. 25ce., oz. 40c., 14 Ib. $1.25.
J Pi k The June Pink Tomato in habit of growth is similar to the Earliana. The plant is compact, branch-
une rink. ing freely, with fruit hanging in clusters of six to ten fruits, both in the crown and at the forks of the
branches. It ripens fully as early as the Sparks’ Earliana and quite ten days to two weeks ahead of Chalk’s Early Jewel.
Fruit of medium size, uniform, smooth and attractively shaped, without cracks or any green core. The fruit averages 234
to 3 inches in diameter, and from 2 to 2144 inches in depth. The skin is reasonably tough, so it is excellent for shipping
purposes. Continues to bear and ripen fruit up until frost. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 25e., oz. 45c., 14 Ib. $1.25.
B (Improved.) As early as the Acme or Perfection, of a glowing crimson in color, with a slight tinge of purple.
eauty. In shape perfectly spherical. It has a thick skin, and hence is not so liable as some varieties to crack just
wat arain. The standard main crop Purple Tomatoes in many sections of the country. Pkt. 10e., 14 oz. 25c., oz. 40c.,
4 Ib. $1.20.
N M We have planted the Magnus on a
ew agnus. large scale, so can endorse what
Mr. Livingston has said in its favor. Color purple; vine,
Potato-leaved. It is thicker, heavier and more solid
than either Acme or Beauty. The form is perfect, uni-
form, large and attractive. Flesh is very frm. Itisa
robust grower, with short joints, setting its fruit clusters
closer together than most varieties, and is, therefore, a
heavy cropper. It ripens easily and does not crack
about the stem. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 25c., oz. 40c., 14 Ih.
$1.20.
Enormous. Hight in a row measured a yard. Pkt.
10c., 14 oz. 25ce., oz. 45c., 14 Ib. $1.25.
Golden Queen. (Large yellow.) Rich golden yellow
of superior quality. Fineforshow purposes. Pkt. 10c.,
14 oz. 25e., oz. 45e., 14 Ib. $1.20.
Dwarf Champion. Plant upright; fruit perfectly
round and very brilliant purple. Medium size; borne in
clusters. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 25c., oz. 40c., 14 Ib. $1.25.

Small Fruited Sorts
Currant. Very elegant; resembles long branches of Cur-
rants; for ornament only. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30e.
Cherry. Flavor unsurpassed. Fruit small, but a won-
derful cropper. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c.
Yellow Plum. Small, elegant, nice for preserves. Pkt.
10c., 14 oz. 30c.
Yellow Fig. Pear-shaped and used to preserve as Figs.
Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 30c.
Improved Ground Cherry. Excels the old variety in
size of fruit. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 30c.

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“GREGORY’S HONEST SEEDS 55

TURNIPS “vec

Nabos

Culture.-—For early use sow the small sort as soon as the ground can be worked in the Spring, in drills 14 in. apart, the Ruta-Baga 30 in.
As the seed is very fine, it should be covered but slightly. Select light, if possible new, soil, and manure with ashes or phosphates. Should the
young plants be troubled with insects, a sprinkling of plaster will be fund beneficial. Of the early varieties, thin the plants to 6 in. apart,
and the Ruta-Bagas to 1 ft. For Fall and Winter the early kinds should be sown from the middle of July to the middle of August, and the
Ruta-Bagas from the middle of June to the first of July, using 114 Ibs. of seed to the acre. ‘‘Swede’’ and ‘‘Ruta-Baga” being synonymous

terms, the names below, given as they are generally used, will be readily understood.

The English varieties are almost exclusively used for

early planting for market. For Fall and early Winter use we recommend the English Turnips, while for late Winter and Spring the Ruta-Baga

will prove the better keepers.
White and Yellow Turnips
1190 Extra Early White Milan. Decidedly the earliest

of the Turnip family.
The photo gives a true idea of this excellent variety. Very
uniform in shape and superior in quality. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 20c.,
oz. 35c., 14 Ib. $1.00.

Earliest Red

u92 Extra Early Purple Top Milan. 7235'S to
nip in cultivation. Of the strap-leaved class, flat in shape and of
excellent quality. Pkt. 10c., 44 oz. 20c., oz. 35c., 14 Ib. $1.00.

If our customers want a fine yellow-
1194 Golden Stone. fleshed variety that is not a Swede, try
the Golden Stone. It is early, about the size of the White Egg,

very attractive in color and of fine quality, oblong in shape.
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75c.
. Six hundred bushels of this fine Turnip have
1196 White Egg. been raised to the acre as a second crop,
bringing the market gardener two hundred dollars. It is perfect-
ly smooth, of a pure, clear white, growing half out of the ground.
A very choice kind for table use, of excellent flavor, sweet and
mild. It pulls clean from the ground, and is a first-rate keeper for
Winter use. Our stock is from headquarters. Comes to size for
use just after Early Red Top. Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 15c., oz. 25c.,
Yj Ib. 75c., lb. $2.45, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.40
1198 Early Red (or Purple) Flat Top. Fine, sweet, mild; rapid
ee very popular. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib.

ce :

1199 Early White Top Flat. Differs from Red Top only in color.
Pkt. 10c., 44 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75c.

1200 Purple Top Globe. Contesting the field with Red Top; a
thick, round, quick-growing variety. Pkt. 10c., 44 oz. 15c.,
oz. 25c., 44 Ib. 75c.

1202 White Stone, or Snowball. A thick Early White Top, the
favorite in the London market. Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 15c., oz. 25c.,
Y Ib. 75c.

1204 Improved Yellow Globe. Fine for family use or field culture.

American variety. Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib.
70c., Ib. $2.25, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.20.

Extra Early Purple Top Milan Turnip

1206 Green Top Aberdeen. Round, yellow-fleshed and firm. A
good keeper. Pkt. 10c., % oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75c., Ib.
$2.50, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.45.

1207 Pomeranian White Globe. Very fine. White Globe variety;
round and thick. Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75c.,
Ib. $2.50, postpaid; by express, $2.45.

1214 Long White Cowhorn. A very fine strain; matures quickly;
Carrot-shaped, fine and sweet. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 15c., oz. 25c.,
4 Ib. 70c., 1b. $2.40, postpaid; by express, Ib. $2.35.

- Ruta-Bagas or Swedish Turnips

1218 Laing’s Improved Swede. One of the earliest; handsome round
variety; fine for the table. Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 20c., oz. 35c.,14
Ib. 95c., Ib. $3.50, postpaid; by express, $3.45.
= Farmers and gardeners have
1220 American Ruta-Baga. found this to be one of the
best varieties for either marketing or raising for stock feeding.
The Ruta-Baga family of Turnips is raised far more commonly in
England and Scotland than in this country, for there, as food for
stock, they in a measure fill the place held by Corn here. By
analysis they are quite different in their composition. The late
distinguished Daniel Webster remarked of them: ‘‘Chemists tell
us that neither Ruta-Bagas, nor salt hay are of much account as
food for cattle, yet we have never had oxen thrive better on any
feed than when fed on these two.” Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 20c., oz.
30c., 14 Ib. $1.00.

122 Elephant, or Monarch Swede Turnip.

This excellent Swede Turnip is one of the heaviest cropping
varieties in cultivation. It is of the tankard shape, so that it
can be left thicker in the rows than other varieties. Tested side
by side with leading kinds, it proved to be superior to all, in some
instances giving as much as 10 tons or more per acre. Pkt. 10c.,
1% oz. 20c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. $1.00.
A very early, free-growing
12% Improved Purple Top. variety. with short neck and
small top; flesh deep yellow. ‘‘The handsomest Purple Top
Swede in cultivation,” says the English firm which introduces it.
Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 20c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. $1.00.

ee —=

1225 Universal Swede. The largest and best of the round, purple
top, yellow-fleshed varieties. Is particularly hardy, withstand-
ing both drought and mildew. A certain and heavy cropper.
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 20c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. $1.00.

1226 Skirving’s Purple Top Ruta-Baga. Standard field variety,
fine for family use; yellow fleshed. Pkt. 10c., 44 oz. 20c., oz.
30c., 14 Ib. $1.00.

1228 Shamrock Swede. A popular English sort; short neck and
eae ehane yellow fleshed. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 20c., oz. 30c.,
14 Ib. $1.00.

1230 Carter’s Imperial Swede. Messrs. Carter & Co., rank this as
the best of their Swede Turnips. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 20c., oz. 30c.,
4 Ib. $1.00.

9 2 An Ameri hi uta-
1232 Budlong’s White Rock. 32,2™7/2" white Rute
than any other white variety, very sweet and of a mild flavor.
Less apt to grow hollow than Sweet German. Pkt. 10c., 1% oz.
15c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. $1.00.

1236 Large White French, or White Swede. A white market Ruta-
Baga. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 20c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. $1.00.

1238 Sweet German, or Russian. White, sweet, excellent; a first-
ratekeeper. Pkt. 10c., 44 0z. 15c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. $1.00, Ib.
$3.70, postpaid; by express, Ib. $3.65.

56 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

GREGORY’S SELECTED FIELD SEEDS

PRICES ON ALL FIELD SEEDS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. WRITE FOR PRICES.

GRASSES, GRAINS, CLOVERS, FORAGE PLANTS, ETC.
1240 Gregory’s Special Lawn Grass _ (20 pounds per bushel)

For this we offer a mixture of a large number of the finest varieties of grass seeds, and would recommend it as not sur-
passed by any Lawn Grass sold in this country. It makes a fine, velv ety lawn. Sow in April, May, August or September. Manure
the land well at the start, and the varieties are of such kind and in such proportions that it will last for years. It requires for
new sowing at the rate of 5 bus. per acre. One Ib. will plant a space 10x25 ft., or 250 sq. it. Price, 5 Ibs. (1 pk.) $1.85,
10 Ibs. $3.50., 20 Ibs. (1 bus.) $6.50; 1 lb. by express, 40c.; 1 lb. postpaid, 45e. Larger quantities, write for prices.

1242 Gregory’s Special Lawn Mixture for Shady Spots

This is a mixture of grasses suitable for shady places. It will produce an abundant and even growth of beautiful green
grass. Every one knows that it is difficult to secure satisfactory growth under trees or in the shade of buildings. Our mixture
contains grasses best adapted for such places. Price, Ib. 45c., express, Ib. 50c., postpaid; 5 Ibs. (14 bus.) $2.00, 20 Ibs.
(1 bus.) $7.00, express, at purchaser’s expense.

a Red Top and Red Clover Seed of Extra Quality

(Crops of Grass Seed Very Short this Season.) Prices subject to change without
notice.

We purchase only the highest grade of seed, regardless of cost, as quality and purity
are our first consideration. The cheap, ordinary stuff sold under the name of “‘choice,”
“‘prime,”’ or “extra prime,” is very misleading, and does not denote purity, and is
often the prime cause for a good deal of vexation and no small loss by seeding our mow-
ings with foul stuff. The quality of the hay produced on such land is consequently
reduced in value. Let us not forget that the extra advantage for using the purest seed
extends through all the three or five years of the seeding down, and distributing the
entire cost through these years, we shall find that it will amount to but a few cents per
acre, while the annual difference in the market value of the crops may be a serious one.
We wish our customers to know that those which we catalogue are the very best in the
market. There is a great diversity of opinion as to quantity of seed to plant per acre.
We have found the following mixture to give excellent satisfaction.

MIXTURE RECOMMENDED FOR HAY
TIMOTHY, 15 lbs.—Red Top, 9 Ibs.—Red Clover 5 Ibs.

Pound 14 bushel Bushel

By Mail Exp. not paid Exp. not paid
1243 Timothy..... $0.30 114% lbs. (14 bu.) $1.50 Write
1244 Red Clover... -40 15 Ibs. (4% bu.) 4.50 for
1246 Red Top..... -35 9 Ibs. (144 bu.) 1.65 Prices

: The original home
- 124g Regenerated Swedish Select Oats. ct this new Oat is
England where it was known as Abundance. It was introduced
into this country, and later improved by the Wisconsin State Ex-
periment Station. It is one of the most productive sorts known,
yielding 25 to 40 per cent. more than the ordinary Swedish Select.
These Oats are early in season, and grow from 4 to 5 feet tall with
heads averaging 8 to 12 inches long. A remarkable root develop-
ment makes the Regenerated Swedish Select Oat a good drought
resister. This makes it a very valuable variety for light soils.

The meat of the large grains is very thick, and renders it among
the best for table cereals. Average weight per bushel is 35 to 40
lbs. Is highly recommended by Professor Carleton, of the United
States Department of Agriculture, also Professor Moore. One
grower doubled the yield he had from the Michigan Wonder, and another 20
bushels more than from the well-known Lincoln. Reports of the crops raised
in 1904 were from 80 to 115 bushels per acre. One grower reports they are
about a week earlier than common sorts. This yield of full 20 bushels to the
acre above common sorts is where the profit lies. Standard weight 32 Ibs.
per bus. 8 lbs. (pk.) 55ce. Larger quantities, write for prices.

: In 0 A Western firm which has had a large experience in Oat
Linco ats. raising pronounces the Lincoln Oat “‘the best Oat now
before the American people: first because of its great productiveness, four far-
mers having raised from 120 to 174 bushels from a single bushel of seed; second,
because it is very early; third, because it appears to be nearly rust-proof; fourth,
because it stands up better than most kinds; fifth, because its thin hull, soft rib
and heavy meat make it an excellent feeding Oat; sixth, it makes an excellent
oatmeal.”’ 8 Ibs. (pk.) 55e. Larger quantities, write for prices.

1250

p |) _.J/} Beans, Peas, Clover and all other Leguminous crops should be treated
Swedish Select Oats with our Legume Inoculating Bacteria, see page 66.

‘

GREGOR Y’S HONEST SEEDS 57

GRAINS AND GRASSES—Continued

Prices oa bed to change.

is is an improved beardless Barley,
1252 Beardless Barley. similar to the Success, but it is larger,
has a longer straw and yields more per acre. It is perfectly pure
and literally beardless, just as represented, which makes it pleas-
ant to handle, while the straw can be fed to stock without fear
of injury. It is earlier than any bearded Barley, better to seed
with, better for feeding, and yields fully as well. Pkt. 15e., Ib.

20c., postpaid; by express, 12 Ibs. (1 pk.) $1.00.
A six-rowed Barley with very long
1254 Manshury Barley. heads, well filled and heavy; straw
bright and strong. In our experimental grounds the Manshury
proved to be the earliest of the five leading varieties which were
tested there. Pkt. 15c., lb. 20c., postpaid; by express,

12 Ibs. (1 pk.) 60c.

: Says Charles A.
1256 Saskatchewan Spring Wheat. Piisbury of Min.
neapolis, Minn.; ‘‘No such milling wheat has been received
at our mill since we’ve been in the milling business.”’ Pkt. 10e.,

Ib. 20c., postpaid; by express, 15 lbs. (1 pk.) $1.25.
The kernels of this Buckwheat
1258 Japanese Buckwheat. are larger than the common kind;
the straw is stouter and heavier. It branches more, and it does
not need to be sown as thickly. The flour made from it is
thought to be equal to that from any other Buckwheat; it is
a very heavy cropper, and less apt to blight than other va-
rieties. Pkt. 10c., lb. 20c., postpaid; by express, 12 lbs.

(1 pk.) $1.00.

Plants Valuable for Fodder

Wherever the cultivation of Al-
1260 Alfalfa, or Lucerne. falfa has proved a success its
value for farming is ranked next to that of Indian Corn. It is
of the Clover family and is the most valuable member of it.
Both in quality, quantity and duration in the soils to which it

Alfalfa

proves itself adapted it is so much superior to our red and all
other varieties of Clover, that, even in localities where success
with it is doubtful, we consider an attempt to raise it well worth
the trial, for it not only surpasses Red Clover in collecting nitro-
gen and enriching the soil, but it is so rich in protein that it can
be substituted for bran in feeding cows. The quantity of seed
used per acre varies, the average experience having settled upon
30 pounds. This season we are only handling the best Montana-
grown Alfalfa seed. In our estimation it is superior to the
Turkestan and being acclimated, we believe it will give our
customers much better satisfaction. Price per pkt. 10c.,
15 Ibs. (14 bu.) $4.00, 60 Ibs. (1 bu.) $15.00.
° ° Vicia Villosa.) One
12c4 Sand, Winter or Hairy Vetch. (y*ti2 Wilosa-). One
of plants, exceedingly nutritious, surpassing even the several
varieties of Clover. It will do better than other fodder crops
on poor soil, while on good soil it makes a rank growth of 4 or
5 feet. It is a great favorite with cattle, and can be fed with
safety to any stock. Perfectly hardy all over the United States,
and will remain green all Winter. Sow for Spring use in August
or September, mix it with Clover, or, in Spring, with Oats to
help support it. It is one of the earliest of fodder crops for
Spring cutting—a full crop can be cut in season to plough and
plant any other crop on the same land. Wherever Scarlet
Clover Winter-kills, by all means plant this. One bushel per
acre, with half bushel of Rye. Pkt, 10e,. lh, 40c., postpaid;
by express, 15 lbs. (1 pk.) $4.75.
Bokhara is of great value as
1266 Bokhara Sweet Clover. 2 Soil renovator, and to pre-
pare the soil for Alfalfa. The same bacteria which is necessary
to inoculate the soil for Alfalfa is gathered by the roots of Bok-
hara Clover. It will thrive on all classes of soil, which it
greatly enriches if ploughed under. For field or forage it
should be cut when quite young; cattle do not relish it when old.
The plant grows from 4 to 6 feet tall and bears abundance of
white flowers which furnish excellent bee pasture. Sow any
time from April until middle of September at the rate of 15 to
25 lbs per acre. Pkt. 10c., lh. 40c., postpaid; by express,
Hairy Vetch Ib. 35c., 10 lbs. $3.00,

58 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

MISCELLANEOUS FORAGE PLANTS

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

128 Pearl Millet or Mand’s Wonder Grass short crop)

We find, on trial, that if there is any difference between Mand’s Wonder and Pearl Millet it is slight. Will thrive in this
country in any latitude that will produce Corn. It is an annual, with foliage resembling Corn leaves. When fully grown it is
from 12 to 15 feet high, with numerous heads covered with seeds much relished by poultry. Each plant throws out numerous
shoots, sometimes as high as sixty, and, if raised on rich soil and cut when 2 or 3 feet high, can be mowed from four to five
times, yielding many tons of dry hay. It is sweeter than Corn. Don’t plant before ground is warm, May 15. On strong land
it has given five cuttings, each crop heavier than a good crop of Millet.

Sow 6 pounds per acre in drills 3 feet apart, or broadcast at the rate of 30 pounds per acre. Pkt. 5e., 14 Ib. 10c., Ib.
25c., postpaid; by express, lb. 20c., 10 lbs. $1.70. :

1269 Canada Field Peas and Oats for Fodder

Treat your Peas with Farmogerm and you will increase your yield of both Peas and Oats. These at the rate per acre of
one bushel of Peas to one and one-half bushels of Oats, make very profitable fodder from June 25 to August 1, for cows and
sheep. The Peas should be lightly ploughed in when sown and the Oats broadcasted and brushed in immediately afterward.
Price of Field Peas, per 15 lbs. (pk.) $1.75.

270 Dwarf Essex Rape

Essex Rape makes the best of pasturage for cattle, calves, sheep and swine. An average acre is sufficient for ten to fifteen
sheep or lambs to bring them up to good condition without the help of grain in seventy days. Rape is more nutritious than
Clover, and better for fattening. Wait till the plants have nearly matured before turning in the stock, which will be about two
months from the time of sowing.. If turned in earlier, the most economical way of feeding will be to make three divisions of the
pasture, turning the stock from one to the other, thus giving the plants time to renew their growth. In the more northern and
northwestern States it gives grazing from early June till the ground freezes, and in the South, if sown in the early Fall, it will
supply grazing the open portion of the Winter. It does best on deep, rich, moist soil, the richer the better; good Corn soil in
good condition will give a good crop of Rape. Make the soil very fine, and sow 8 to 10 pounds of seed broadcast and harrow well
in or from 3 to 5 pounds in drills 24 to 30 inches apart. When in drills, keep clean at early stages by cultivation. There is
danger of bloat in cattle and sheep if turned in when hungry
to eat their fill. Either turn in after they have had first feed
on ordinary pasture, or change after a short feed on it. Pkt.
10c., lb. 30c., 3 lbs., by mail, 80c.; 25 Ibs. and upward,
20c. per Ib., 100 Ibs. $18.00.

272 Japanese Millet

(Crus Galli)

(See illustration.) The Crus Galli, straw-chopped, crushed,
moistened and sprinkled with meal, is readily eaten by cattle
and horses. The seed appears to equal in value corn meal for
milk production, and is excellent for poultry. For green
fodder, sow it at the rate of 34 bus. per acre. The leaves are
larger than those of either Hungarian or German, and the crop
double. Planted in our experimental grounds June 11, was
ready to cut for fodder July 23; September 11, ready to cut
for seed, stalks 6 feet high. If planted about the middle of
May can be cut three times for green fodder in one season.
When thinly seeded in drills it grows from 6 to 7 feet in height.

F. R. Woodward, of Hill, N. H., tells us that his cows left
sweet fodder Corn, Pearl Millet and common grass, and took
Crus Galli in preference. He supposes it was because the
stalks were so much sweeter. Mr. William C. Dunham, of
Ridgeland Farm, writes: ‘‘My yield of Crus Galli was at the
rate of 2134 tons per acre. Sown at the same time as German
Millet, it gives a valuable succession of green fodder.”

Pkt. 10c., Ib. 20c., 3 Ibs. 55c., postpaid; by express,
834 Ibs. (pk.) $1.00, 35 Ibs. (1 bus.) $3.75.

SUNFLOWER

Sow thinly in drills 3 feet apart and thin to 2 feet apart in
the row.

1275 MAMMOTH RUSSIAN. Fine variety. Valuable for
poultry or vegetable oil. Flowers and seed large. Pkt.

10 Ibs. $1.40.

5e., lb. 20c., 3 Ibs. 55¢e., by mail; by express, Ib. 15c., "

GREGORY’S HONEST SEEDS 59

Clovers, Grasses, Herbs, Etc.

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

1280 ALSIKE, or SWEDISH CLOVER. A cross between
white and red; fine for hay. Pkt. 10c., lb. 35c., post-
paid; by express. 15 Ibs. (pk.) $5.00.

1282 WHITE CLOVER. [Fine for lawns; also good for bees.
Pkt. 10c., lb. 65c., postpaid; by express, Ib. 60c,

1284 CRIMSON CLOVER. This variety, an annual, is
fine for soiling cattle; has a beautiful blossom. Pkt,

10c., Ib. 25c., postpaid; by express, 15 Ibs. (pk.)
$3.00.
1286 ORCHARD GRASS.

Excellent ‘for planting in

Cabbage.

Kentucky Blue Grass

winter; none are more beautiful.
ways.

vegetables that you never could before.

PREPARED TAR SLIP

These slips are used by Cauliflower
growers on Long Island to prevent
maggots in the roots of Cauliflower and
Price 30c. per 100; $3.50
per 1000, by express at purchaser’s
expense; 35c. per 100, postpaid.

Evergreen Trees by Parcel Post

12 Different Kinds put up in packages of 50 Trees.
Each Package $1,00; any Six for $5.00 Prepaid.

Fine for Hedges, Windbreaks and Ornamental Lawn Planting.
Safe Arrival Guaranteed to any Point in the U. S.
Complete planting instructions and cultural directions will be furnished with each order.

Evergreen trees will bring a new beauty and charm to your home.
no better way of beautifying your place than surrounding it with beautiful Evergreens.
ornamental tree Evergreens are unsurpassed. No other trees remain green through summer and
But while their value in this respect is great, Evergreens are most useful in other
They protect houses, stock and crops, from wind, sun and snow. They conserve the soils natural moisture
They form a substantial shelter and nesting place for the birds that rid your acres of worms and destructive insects.
They are a source of salable timber for fence posts and other uses.
ead just see how much difference there is in the temperature and moisture.

WRITE FOR PRICES.

orchard. Pkt. 10c.. Ib, 40c., postpaid; by express,
314 Ibs. (pk.) $1.35, 14 Ibs. (bus.) $4.75.

1288 HUNGARIAN GRASS, Excellent for hay for light
land. Pkt. 10c., lb. 25c., postpaid; by express,
12 Ibs. (pk.) $1.00.

1290 WINTER RYE. A fine sample.
by express. pk. $1.00.

1291 Kentucky Blue Grass. (See illustration.) Does
well on light soils and is recommended for permanent
pastures. Pkt. 10c., lb. 35c., postpaid; by express,
Ib. 25c., 314 Ibs. (pk.) $1.25, 14 Ibs. (bus.) $4.50.

Pkt. 10c., postpaid;

Sweet or Pot and Medicinal Herbs

Figure 1 denotes Seasoning figure 2, Medicinal Herbs.

For Ground Sage, see page 80

Pkg. Pkg.

1293 1 Sage. broad-leaved.. $0.10 | 1304 1 Sweet Basil’ 3.550 $0.10
1294 1 Thyme, French, VSO5. 0 DM iayas, «= «esa. e ces -10
high-flavored..... -10 | 1306 2 Hyssop.............. -10

1295 1 Thyme, Broad- 130742 Rue. 2) hes sc es -10
leaved, English... -10 1309 2 Lavender............ -10

1296 1 Summer Savory.... -10 | 1310 1 Rosemary............ -10
1297 1 Sweet Marjoram ... -10 | 1311 1 Sweet Fennel........ -10
1298 1 Caraway........... -10 | 1312 2 Fenugreek........... -10
1299 2 Hoarhound........ ~10°"| 1313° ‘2°Catnip. .0... 05... 84 -10
1302 2 Saffron .t5.5)...55..... -10 | 1314 2 Melis Balm.......... -10
1303 1 Coriander............ 10 1315 2 Wormwood.......... -10

RAFFIA

For tying up vegetables in bunches.
Per lb., postpaid, 45c.; per 14 lb. 15c.,
per lb., by express, 40c.

GRAFTING WAX

A standard article. Per lb., post-
paid, 55c.; by express, 50c.; per lb.
| 15e.

There is unquestionably
As an

Plant some Evergreens around your garden
You will find that you can grow flowers, fruits and

These varieties have been thoroughly tested and proven absolutely hardy and reliable and will grow successfully in all

parts of the country. Send in your order now.

1.—50 Norway Spruce, Tall Dark Green, 2-5 inch 2 year
seedlings.

2.—50 Scotch Pine, Tall Bluish Green, 2-5 inch 2 year
seedlings.

3,—50 Douglas Fir, Tall Dark Green, 3-6 inch 2 year
seedlings,

4.—50 Assorted Evergreens, Five varieties, 3-6 inch 2 year
seedlings.

5.—50 Colorado Blue Spruce, Tall Silvery Green, 3-6 inch
3 year seedlings.

6.—50 White Pine, Tall Lustrous Green, 3-6 inch 2 year
seedlings.

Price postpaid, $1.00 per package; any 6 for 35,00. You cannot afford to overlook these offers.
60 TREES FOR $1.00.

Shipment will be made during March, April or May—depending on locality.

7.—50 Black Hill Spruce, Tall Bluish Green, 3-6 inch 3 year
seedlings.
8.—50 American Arbor Vitz, Conical Deep Green, 4-8 inch
3 year seedlings.
9.—10 Assorted Evergreens,
years old.
10.—50 Jack Pine, Tall Bright Green, 3-6 inch 2 year seedlings.
11.—50 Red Cedar, Medium Bright Green, 3-5 inch 1 year
seedlings.
12.—50 Ponderosa Pine, Tall Dark Green, 3-6 inch 2
seedlings.

Large size, Transplanted 4

year

THINK OF IT—

60 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

GREGORY’S SUPERIOR POTATOES

Rartoffeln Patatas Pomme-de-terre

Culture—We always receive good results when we raise our Potatoes on clover sod. By using 2,000 pounds of a good
Potato fertilizer, half broadcast well harrowed in and the balance scattered in the drill and thoroughly mixed with the soil, we
get a grand crop of nice, large, smooth Potatoes. Bradley’s 10 per cent. potash fertilizer, when we could get it, was our favorite.
Last season we experimented by using in the drill 2,000 pounds of sheep manure per acre. Sheep Manure gave us
such excellent crops the past two years we will use it more extensively in 1918. It gave equally good results on other crops.
There are four ways of fighting the rot fungus: 1, keepoutof wetland. 2, Plant red-skinned varietiesif possible. 3, Plant early
sorts that mature just before the advent of the dog days, which are great breeders of rot. In fighting the bugs and disease
use Pyrox. [If lice is prevalent there is nothing better than ‘‘Black Leaf 40” and we advise using this in addition to the Pyrox.
These insecticides are described on page 80. Two eyes every fifteen inches are sufficient seed for vigorous sorts. Whole Potatoes
are safer to plant than pieces if the weather should turn cold and rainy after planting, or on the other hand, be exceptionally hot.
By running the plough two or three times in each furrow before planting the crop will be increased about 20 bushels to the acre.
A soaking for two hours in formaldehyde (1 pint to 50 gallons of water) we find will kill the scab. Potatoes keep better in a cool,

rather damp cellar.
PRICES OF POTATOES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

We would be pleased to communicate with any of our customers who have the true stock of any of the
following varieties to offer.

rere, Noroton Beauty Potato

(See illustration) : Quick Lunch
The following rather remarkable claims are made for the
Noroton:

It is the earliest Potato ever grown. bed af:

It is the most productive extra-early, yielding as heavily as
any of the medium early sorts. ,

It is handsomer in appearance and more uniform in size
and shape than any other variety.

Its table quality is superb and keeps longer than any other
sort, early or late. j 4
It is the best all-round Potato in existence.

Endorsed by E. L. Coy, who originated the Beauty of
Hebron, and C. L. Allen, the distinguished botanist and
seed grower. Mr. Coy declares it to be ‘‘the earliest variety
having market value that he has ever known. Plan
May 14 for table July 14, no other variety having tubers
peer than walnuts. Color white, with a slight splashing
of p ”

Mr. C. L. Allen states: ‘It is from five to ten days
earlier than Bovee or Ohio. We find that the tubers cook
dry and are of fine flavor.’’ Mr. Ingalsbee finds it to be
“sixteen days earlier than Early Rose.”

On our seed farms on well manured land we have raised
on one-half acre at rate of 322 bushels an acre, and they
nfatured so early they would have brought $3.50 per barrel
for eating purposes. :

Robert Blackburn, of British Columbia, writes: “From
the one pound of Noroton I dug sixty-five pounds. Quality
very nice.”

Per Ib. 35c., 3 Ibs. 95c., postpaid; ask for prices.

Knowles’ Big
Cropper Potato

Knowles’ Bis
Cropper Potato

(See illustration)

In 1908 we took a trip to the Potato country
in Aroostook County, Maine, and traveled some
forty miles, examining the crop in the surround-
ing country. No variety showed up so well as
our Knowles’ Big Cropper; it was the handsomest
Potato we saw.

A Mr. Brewer planted 81% barrels of Potatoes
that were left from Mr. Knowles’ crop which
were too poor to send to us for seed stock; from
these he dug 128 barrels. This is at the rate of
400 bushels per acre. ;

In the test in our experimental grounds in
1907 it surpassed all other varieties, yielding Gs apscrennae metre reas
at the rate of 836 bushels to the acre. ———

Quality for table first-class. When rot is around it will be found to be less affected than other varieties.
Mr. Francis E. Courtis, of our town, raised at the rate of 706 bushels of Knowles’ Big Cropper Potatoes per acre, and
found them to be of exceptionally fine quality. Some tubers weighed 25 ounces. They were grown from second size tubers.

Lb. 35c., 3 lbs. 95c., postpaid; ask for prices.

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GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS 61

POTATOES—Continued

The Irish Cobbler

Similar to or Identical with Eureka

It bears larger sized tubers, is a splendid cropper, and comes
in about a fortnight ahead of the Early Rose, and several days
ahead of the Early Ohio. This variety is displacing many of
the heretofore standard early varieties. Our stock is raised
in Maine. Per Ib. 35c., 3 lbs. 95c., postpaid; write for

Gold Coin

We don’t see why any farmer with soil in fair condition
eannot raise 325 bushels of Gold Coin to the acre, if he uses
1,500 pounds of some good Potato fertilizer to the acre (we
used Bradley’s 10% potash), 800 well mixed in the drill and
700 harrowed in. It is white-skinned, and has that rich,
russety appearance which is the delight of Potato growers.
Per Ib. 35c., 3 lbs. 95c., postpaid; write for prices.

Norcross Potato

(See illustration)

The Norcross is a white Potato. Originated by Charles
Norcross, Litchfield, Me., in 1895.

The secretary of the Johnson Seed Potato Co. (E. A. Rogers)
writes that from a measured acre they harvested over 550
bushels of splendid, handsome Norcross Potatoes. In every
State from Maine to Minnesota it has been a prize winner,
adapting itself to all conditions of soil and climate.

Our stock was grown from seed that was selected from the
most vigorous and perfect hills in a large field of Norcross
Potatoes in 1911, being dug out by hand, and every hill having
any Potatoes which were undesirable from any cause was dis-
earded; therefore, our stock is perfect and true to name and
will give satisfaction. Per lb. 35c., 3 Ibs. 95c., postpaid;
write for prices.

Early Norther Potato

A seedling raised from a seed-ball of the Early Rose. In :
shape, color and season of ripening it very closely resembles

the Early Rose, but it is earlier and more
prolific. Per Ib. 30c., 3 lbs. 85c., post-
paid; write for prices.

YOU CAN DEPEND ON
GREGORY’S HONEST SEEDS

It is impossible to tell by looking at a seed whether
it is dead or alive, true to name or of some other
variety—so you must depend upon the reliability
and honesty of your seedsman. Many experienced
and critical gardeners who know the importance of
securing seeds of strong vitality and of the highest
breeding, use Gregory’s in preference to all others.
If you have been disappointed in getting seeds at
the grocery store we know if you try Gregory’s
you will have the prize garden in your i

MISS L. F. HURD, Westminster,
writes: ‘‘You may be interested to
hear that we received first prize for our
collection of Squashes and vegetables
at the local fair. The Squashes ex-
hibited weighed from ten to fifty
pounds each. They were fine to look
at and delicious to eat.”’

TheImproved Delaware

A Valuable Potato

It is seldom we find such a combination of size, yield and
quality in any Potato. A professor in one of our agricultural
colleges recently told us that he dug a carpet bag full from a
single hill, and a day or two after a farmer stopped me to say
that it was the finest eating Potato that he knew of. Itis a
medium early, in size it is large, being above the average; skin
and flesh are white; in yield it is a remarkable cropper, while
in quality it is unsurpassed. It is one of the few varieties that
do well on all kinds of soil. There is no potato that has stood
so many years and given such universal satisfaction among our
customers. Per lb. 35c., 3 Ibs. 95c., postpaid; write for
prices.

New Queen Potato

A very early, a capital cropper, yielding fine, large tubers.
Under high cultivation there are almost no small ones. In
quality most excellent, the flesh being a pure white and of a
sparkling, mealy texture. Per lb. 35c., 3 lbs. 95c., postpaid;
write for prices.

PLEASE NOTICE RATES

By Express or Freight at Purchaser’s Expense for
Charges.

We will supply up to and including two varieties in
one barrel at barrel rates. Write for prices
on large lots.

We would advise our customers at the South to order
Potatoes in the Fall, as there is more or less danger of their
being injured by frost if forwarded between December 1 and
April 1. While therefore, we will guarantee in filling such
orders to use our best judgment, all Potatoes ordered to be
forwarded between those dates must be at the risk of the
purchaser; but if any customer wishes to order them before
April 1 and is willing to take the risk of freezing we will ship
them at any date requested.

Norcross Potato

GREGORY’S HONEST FLOWER SEEDS

We remind our friends that Flower Seeds, being usually very small, require extra precaution in the preparation of the soil, depth of planting
protection from extremes of cold and wet. Do not, as a rule, plant in open ground before weather has become settled, about the middle of May. The
soil should be made very fine and be well enriched. It facilitates vegetation if a newspaper is spread over the surface after planting.

The letters ‘‘A’’ annexed to the name of varieties signifies Annual ; ‘‘B’’ Biennial; ‘‘P’’ Perennial. The letter ‘‘C’”’ in con-
nection with any of these letters indicates that it isa CLIMBING PLANT. Thus ‘SA C”’ stands for Annual Climbers, etc.

ANNUALS grow, bloom and die the first year from seed; BIENNIALS bloom the second year from seed and then die, though
many, if sown early in the Spring, will flower the first year; PERENNIALS usually bloom the second year from seed, and con-
tinue to grow and bloom for many years; some will also bloom first year if sown early.

DISCOUNTS ON (For $1.00, seeds in Packets may be selected to the value of $1.25) 8@- Please note that these

For $2.00, seeds in Packets may be selected to the value of $2.60} discounts do NOT apply to

FLOWER SEEDS ) All Flower Seeds sent by Mail, Postpaid, on Receipt of Price ) collections offered below.

For those who prefer to leave the selection to us, we offer the following collections. Persons thus can make a greater display at a much less
price than by ordering separate packages. The varieties in these collections are always to be of our selection.

GOLLECTION A 10 pkts. of Beautiful Annuals: Asters, Verbenas, Sweet Alyssum, Phlox, Mignonette, 25
Coreopsis, Poppy, Sweet Peas, Pinks, Petunias, Single Mixed. Cc.

COLLECTION B 6 pkts. of Easily Grown Annuals: Candytuft, Mignonette, Nasturtium, Phlox, Sweet 10
x Peas, Zinnia Cc.

COLLE CT ION C 3 pkts. Hardy Climbers for permanent positions; 3 pkts. Climbing Annuals. Perennials: Aristo- 30
lochia, Centrosema, Clematis. Annuals: Cypress Vine, Humulus Japonicus, Cobza scandens Cc.

COLLE CTION D 15 pkts. Choice Annuals, Biennials and Perennials: Asters, Victoria Mixed; Zinnia, 50
Delphinium, Iceland Poppies, Columbine, Double Mixed; Pansy, Coreopsis lanceolata, Cc.
Foxglove, Wallflower, Single Mixed; Mignonette, Sanvitalia, Calycanthema, ‘‘Cup and Saucer’’ Mixed: Margaret Carnation

: ; Pyrethrum Mixed, Hollyhocks
Please notice that we are offering all these collections at a great reduction from the regular Catalogue prices.

No. ABRONIA (A) Pkt.
1400 Umbellata. Verbena-like, rose-colored flowers; of a trail-
ing habit, adapted forrockwork. Easily grown.......... $0.05

ACHILLEA (P)
1402 Ptarmica, The, Pearl (Sneezewort). (See illustration.)
Bears a profusion of small, double, white flowers during

entire season; much prized for cutting. Height2feet.... .10
ACONITUM. Monk’s Hood (P)
1404 Grows wellin any good soil, even when in theshade......... -05

ACROCLINIUM (A)

Beautiful, everlasting flowers. Cut as they expand. :
1406 Double Mixed. In dry state valuable for Winter decoration. .05

‘ AGERATUM (A)
1410 Little Dorrit, Azure Blue. A fine bedding plant covered
with feathery blue flowers from early Summer till frost.
Valuable for pots. Startseedin the house.............. -05

Achillea
No. AGROSTEMMA. Mullein Pink (P) Pkt.
1412 Crimson. Beautiful, free-flowering perennial, producing through-
out the season bright crimson flowers..........-2.2+eeeseeeee: -05

ALYSSUM, SWEET (A)

Excellent for beds, edgings, ete. Fine for bouquets. ‘
1414 Little Gem. Dwarf and compact, with plants a mass of white

from Spring until frost............... Y% oz. 45c., 4% oz. 80c. -.10
1416. White ocres. . 5 .ces cee ee fee % oz. 25c., oz. 45c. .05
1418 Saxatile (Hardy Alyssum). Beautiful Spring-blooming variety,
with flowers of a deep, pure yellow. A goodrockplant.......... -10
AMARANTHUS (A)
Beautiful ornamental foliage plants. Very brilliant on poe soil.
1420 Tricolor splendens. Scarlet crimson, with yellow and bronze-
@Teen MATKINGS) 5.5 <5 = mete eeeet reese eee eet teins ele ene -05
1422 Salicifolius. The leaves change in color from a bronzy green to a
brilliant scarlet as the plant attains age...........-..-----«0. S05
ABUTILON. Flowering Maple
Beautiful bushes covered with bell-shaped flowers; rapid growers.
1423 Mixed. Contains many new colors............-.-++-+eeeeeees -10
ANCHUSA

1424 Italica grandiflora. (Dropmore Variety.) (See illustration.)
Hardy. Stems covered from May to August with intense blue
* Forget-Me-Not-like flowers, effective in beds or borders........ -10

ARCTOTIS (A)

1425 Grandis. Large, pearly white flowers, mauve center with nar-
row goldband. Height 214 feet............---eeeeeeeeeeeee -10
ARMERIA (P)
1426 Formosa Hybrids. New Hybrids of Thrift or Sea Pink. Flowers
: on slender stems, shades from flesh color, lilac, carmine, rosy
Anchusa Italica, Dropmore Variety carmine tocrimson. For beds and borders.....-..+-++-+++ ae oO

62

GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS 63

No. ARISTOLOCHIA. Dutchman’s Pipe (P C) Pkt.
1427 Sipho. Beautiful hardy climber. Leaves luxuriant, 5 inches

across, flowers brownish yellow, in shape resembling a pipe..... . $0.10
| ANEMONE (P)
1428 Japonica, Queen Charlotte. Semi-double, like La France Rose
Tai@GilDe- aca >. ole OSIRRISISIEOOI EGIGO Gd OOROn Orn ts Cee ainean -10

AMMOBIUM. Everlasting Flower (A)
t 1430 Alatum grandiflorum. Large white flowering variety. 14.0z.25c .05

ARABIS. Rock Cress (P)

1432 Alpina. For bedding and rockeries. Blooming early, the white
owers make a pleasing contrast with Alyssum saxatile 14 oz. 25c. .10

| GREGORY’S SUPERB ASTERS

We offer to our customers only the best and most desirable varie-
ties. Sow seed early in Spring, under glass, or in the pots in the
house, transplant into rich soil one foot apart.

ASTERMUM ASTERS

On account of their size have the appearance of Chrysanthe-
mums. Larlier than Crego Giant.

PEL MNNECMMEEUITOAL WOLG ca ccaale ss. dieters civ cieyasie misc c cee eee -15
Pe trite TOVELY TOKE DINK ye 2 ce oo aw eiecaisrche cin sais Siseisresie vie e ee eens -15
fitaeravenders) sAbeattiiulehade. occ. wes sce cc eee cls eee eee ne -15
1436 Collection. One package each, three colors.............0.0005 .35
MAS meNTIZeteP Al! THE ADOVE COLOTS. 2.52 jcc ete wi cieice ce sieie cece cece -10

1438 Imperial Giant Daybreak. Flower large; delicate light pink,
incewmay break CATNAGION |. «-5 5 diethaeeislcbisiie ccc cece sce tees 15

| 1439 Semple’s Giant. Flowers very large, 4 to 6 inches across, broad

| petals. Colors range from white to pink lavender. In demand

DUMPEUOSIIIONR es ae terre han das Meee salt se sccee ene -10 Giant Comet Aster

GREGORY’S SUPERB LATE BRANCHING ASTERS

Of American origin, have become thoroughly acclimated, selected with the greatest of care. Their extremely long stems make
them ideal for cutting and bouquets. They fill in a gap between the early flowering varieties and Chrysanthemums.

No. Pkt. No. Pkt.
aU NTE ldeal in its PULIty, «cacy 0, apsc.c)enintaed opis o> clea lu $0.10 1445 Crimson. Very attractive. Se Meme LB |)
ESHOP nic. SVETY GAINEY, co c0) 26 wre cable acm ayeciee pe spon els + + bieye eh O QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS

sh. -10 Early flowering with branching habit.

1443 Rose Pink. Exquisite shade. -10 1450 Queen of Market. Mixed. Blooms weeks earlier than
144314 Scarlet. Very rich. Be wer wel O tall varieties) «.. SRF op s.oc0 sce ek ee oe OTe ee 10
1444 Purple. A royal Shida) eRe. SUIRCMeS arsenal, peak 10 1452 Queenof Market. Deepscarlet. Flowersverydouble.. .15

TRUFFAUT’S PEONY-FLOWERED PERFECTION ASTERS
Flowers perfect in form, size and fullness. Petalsincurved. (See illustration.)

1442 Lavender. Grayish Blue.

Bessey PA5GASHOWOW HITE: «555505 oxi ee dis oid wei Re Se RE sinie ns See Ora a -10
| PADS ery: SCATIOE oo oes. oe ie cpp gts since sib idgei ans ln RRR one lexepetole S ewsiene etene one aicicie ieee -10

1460) Dark Blood =red) ao. sicthes <soye t's aad « =F oieioisis seems tenets, gee evesoe niece eee -10

Lv C9 7a) 24 te 1) (rt Se: i |. See eS co Score oto co mmaqoco. = -10

W464, Binest Mixed 5.00. pence Aisejerhiss os: + ER e Oe REE eee cit ccocie ee ree 05

1467. Drottaut’s Sulphur. Yellows..65:..):< 20a ees ace see te tne eee -10

ROYAL ASTERS
An early flowering form of our superb Late Branching. Valuable for beds and
borders. Their long stems make them excellent for bouquets.
1475) White. “Purest white... s.....2:...4) eee a ee eee 15
1476); Burple.«..Richdeep'violet purples.tzz. - . PAeee hes =. Soares 2) sees mormon 15
4477 Shell Pinks). V ery Gelicate;shade’.2: )'. . Ae meee ie, sive eae. crete cas erence ie 5

1478 Lavender. Soft lavender violet...............0:secceeeuceees 15
1479 Collection. One package each of the four colors................- -50
| 1480 Mixed. ....05..:65:::2.. 2 ie ne. Pepe ea ee RE es here eee 10

OTHER VARIETIES OF ASTERS
1468 Boston Florists’. The best purest white grown. Very double.. .10
1469 Giant Comet. The Bride. White changing torose. Unsurpassed
in coloring and elegance of form.............0.0eeee0ee+ecues -10
1470 Giant Comet, Mixed. Beautiful; a variety of colors resembling
Japanese Chrysanthemums; well-grown plants, from 25 to 30 per-

fectly double flowers, measuring 3 to 4in..................--- -10
1471 Comet. Dwarf White. Earliest large flowering white pete

grow about 7 inches in height, flowers 3 to 4 inches in diameter. . 10
1472::‘Comet=|, Dwarf Rose. 382 oon is sae os oi -10

1473 Mikado Pink Aster. The Mikado Pink belongs to the Comet
class. In color it is the most exquisite shade of shell pink. Fora
mid-season pink this Aster is without a rival. Some plants pro-

duced a dozen long, strong, graceful stems, each crowned with flowers

from 43zitoGunches in diamepemsens tes non <i: kee “ko

1474 Mikado White Aster. The flowers of this improved Comet variety are im-

mense, measuring from 4 to 5 inches in diameter. The curled and twisted petals,

resembling huge\Chrysanthemums, = eerie ies cc ace tehe s oeetieie ete 15
1483 Victoria. Finest Mixed. An unrivaled and favorite class; flowers large and
perfectly double; of globularshape ss. . 2ielsemie v. 1k csc. «c)s ee) Gee ee peas -10
1485 Popa Large and Double. Similar to Peony variety, more branching, extra Me
1488 Hercule Tall variety, producing, on long, stiff stems, enormous pure white, long-
petaled flowers, similar to the monster exhibition flowers of Japanese Chrysanthe-
Truffaut’s Peony-flowered Aster mums. Splendid for beds, superb for exhibition............ SRR Bence sie rienic sek

64 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

No. ASTERS—Continued Pkt.

1490 Hohenzollern. Superb, robust, new class, with enormous flow-
ers; excellent for cutting and exhibiting. Splendid mixture.....$0.15

1492 Perfection. Light yellow........ baancddgooot y22oeepoeooae -10
1494 Ray. Dark Blue. Flowers beautiful in color, 5 in. in diameter
with long, needle-shaped petals like rays from center of flowers... .10

1496 Betteridge’s Quilled Sulphur Yellow. Flowersvery double... .10
1498 Triumph. Mixed. Beautiful dwarf Asters with large, incurved

flowers. Fine for pot culture or dwarf groups................. -10
1500 Vick’s Cardinal. Bright, rich cardinal; round and full, entirely

free from yellow centers. Each plant resembles a huge bouquet.

cepted for bedding, making as brilliant a showing as Scarlet ~

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1504 Boltze’s New Dwarf Bouquet. Mixed. About 8 inches high,

very double, rich and free flowering; fine for potsorbeds....... -10
1506 Imperial Giant Purity. Forms strong, bushy plants of even

growth. The full, round flowers grow on strong, stiff, upright

stems. Extremely useful for bedding. Purest white.......... -15
1508 All Varieties Mixed. Talland Dwarf; great variety ofcolors.... .10

1510 Single Flowering Asters. Flowers 3 to 4 in. across; invaluable
for decoration because of their graceful beauty, long stems, and
long life after cutting. Bloom from early in August. Dark vio-
let, violet, pink, apple blossom. Mixed...................... -10
Customers’ Selection of Asters. Any three 10-cent packages for
25c.; any six 10-cent packages for 45c.

BALOON VINE (A C)
1512 Ornamental climbing plant, remarkable for an inflated membranous
Capsule nies velcro faites antennae -05

BALSAMS. Gregory’s Prize (A) (See illustration)
Beautiful half-hardy annuals, from 11% to 2 feet in height. Sow
the seeds early in frames, and transplant to a well enriched border.
1514 Improved Camellia-flowered. Finest mixed. Flowers very large
and extra double..............- alost (evohs chap sicrsiete homie ices -10

ee : :
Giant Empress Candytuft

No. Pkt.
1516 Improved Camellia-flowered. White Perfection. The large, double, snowy-
white flowers produce a magnificent effect ..........0.00 cece cece uccceceeceuves 10
1518 Dwarf Spotted. Finest Mixed................ 0.0.00 c ccc cee eee ee eees -05
1520 Double. VeryFine. Mixed. Rich, effectiveand popular..................... -05
1522 Double. Rose-flowered. Very Double. Splendid mixture. Unusually fine..... .05
BEGONIA (P)

Tuberous Rooted Varieties. In colors ranging from pure white to deep rich
crimson they make a gorgeous display

1524Single.) Splendidsmixture pene eee nee 15
1526 Double. Mixed. Splendid quality saved from a choice, rich collection
BIRD OF PARADISE (P)

1530 The foliage of this beautiful plant, similar to a delicate Acacia, is very decorative.

CALENDULA (See Marigolds)
CANARY BIRD FLOWER (A C)

1534 A highly ornamental creeper, with exceedingly beautiful yellow-fringed flowers and
finely divided'foliage’. [592-0 .Vik®..... 0. Sau. Sie eeeeeseenie eee ieee -05

CANDYTUFT (A) (See illustration)

For bedding, bouquets and pots
1542 Little Prince. New dwarf variety, 4 in. high, large spikes of pure white flowers.. .10
1544 Rose Cardinal. Very rich, striking in color, deep rosy cardinal. Excellent to use

with Sweet Alyssum for borders.................-+..--.1.-+.0+--- Y% oz. 40c. .10
1546 Giant Empress. Free growing, immense trusses of white flowers.....144 oz. 45c. .10
1548) Mixed: 3.5) ssc «isan sete oe eto e Oe ete aelar % oz. 35c., oz. 70c. .05

CANTERBURY BELLS (B)

Ornamental, growing 2 feet high, producing, large bell-shaped flowers.
1550 Rosy Carmine. Brilliant rosy carmine. Valuable addition to the popular

Canterbury: Bellst:\. .< ....:0 Rites ao Fe ee edt all ee erecta tet tee ee 10
1552. Singles) Mixed 22h. 5.05.0 5. Seager eee Sete er ai istied oie tete eee elie iran cnet -10
1554) Double. «| Mixed): 5.0.00... ee 2 een Re ele eee eee os ee epee Nieae -10
1556 Calycanthema. Splendid. Mixed. ‘Cup and Saucer.’”’ This unquestionably
is the finest type of this old-fashioned and much prized garden plant. Effective
either in the garden or grown iN pots... - see ee ee cece eee e ete t eect ee ee eens -10
CENTAUREA (A)
1557 Blue Emperor. Single blue.............-. 6002s eee eee eee _.- 4 02. 30c. .10
1558 Bachelor’s Button, or Centaurea Cyanus. Hardy annual, bearing flowers in
shades of pink, blue and purple........ oonogoon eerie .. 4 02. 25c., 13 02. 40c. -10
1559 Double Blue. Flowers semi-double, having a lasting quality when cut. .}4 oz. 50c. .10
1560 Margaret. Large, fragrant white flowers on long, stiff stems, fine for cutting and :
Gta ln loys eee Gen Tee Qn eh WRN nema Manis shin coSiindioday ome tnd © | Y oz. 35c. .10
1561 Moschata rosea. Pink Sweet Sultan. Flowers very beautiful and fragrant,
Gregory’s Prize Balsam reddish white with brilliant rose filaments. Valuable for bouquets..........--- 15

| GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS 65

No. CENTAUREA—Continued Pkt.

1563 Gregory’s Special Mixture. Sweet Sultan’s................ -10
CENTROSEMA

1564 Grandiflora. A hardy perennial vine of exquisite beauty, bloom-
ing the first year from seed. Flowers about 2 in. in diameter,
ranging in color from a rosy violet to a reddish purple, with a
broad, feathered, white marking through the center, while the

} large buds and the back of the flowers are pure white. Soak seed

in warm water before planting..............2-se eee ee eee eeee 10
CHRYSANTHEMUM (A)

Hardy annual, flowers of striking brilliancy. _ : :

1565 Bridal Robe. Sturdy plants, not exceeding 10 inches in height,
throw out their finely feathered foliage from the base and deck
themselves with a mantle of extra double pure white flowers re-
sembling the finest forms of very large flowering double Daisies.

A large bed in full bloom may well be compared to a drift of snow.
Fine as a bedding plant, for pot culture and for cutting......... -10

1566 Maximum. (Princess Henry.) (P). The finest of this hardy
perennial; 18-in. high and are very free flowering. Purest white,

4 in. or more in diameter, extremely handsome for cutting. Re-
Peisithenost severe: Winters) .<t d.h6 6 s< de scuttle «i+ ties aac -10

1570 New Single Flowering Hybrids. Single Chrysanthemums are
becoming very popular. Blossoms in July. Plant in May in
pans or boxes and transplant when strong enough. Flowers are

| produced in great abundance and make excellent material for

i bedding purposes. Give a great variety of color. 2 pkts.25c. .15

DOUBLE VARIETIES

1572 Double Yellow. Flowers golden yellow, globe-shaped, double.... .10
1574 Double Fringed. Mixed. Very double, exquisitely fringed petals,
colors from white and yellow to blood-red purple............... -10

CLARKIA (A)

1576 Double and Single Mixed. Pretty annual, 18 in. high, blooming

| MUST ETIG LO ELICITED oe ole eo 1 0a /ecevel «cis aoeteltieieceieie ce 0 vie sit iarebaupe -10
CLEMATIS (P C)

Beautiful, hardy climbers, unrivaled for covering arbors, fences,

| verandas, etc. | : .

iaZepberenmal Sorts. . Wine Mixed ...\. .6c..c.0 5s csesienec ces edness 19 Giant Imperial Centaurea

COBEA SCANDENS (A)

| ’ Magnificent, rapid-growing climbers, attaining a height of 30 to 50 feet in a season, with large, bell-shaped flowers, adapted for outdoor
growth in Summer; also for the house and greenhouse. The seed should be started in the house and planted edgewise.

No. Pkt.
1580; Scandens-2" Purples se scone oe ee $0.10
1582: Scandens: White’... .1..50 4 seh ee ce ec ee -10

COLEUS (A)
_Gorgeous, variegated foliage; indispensable for ornamental bed-
ding; fine for pots.
1584: Fine Varieties. . _Mixed \azsi sisi els Soke 2505 0 RR ER -10

COLUMBINE. Adquilegia (P)

Hardy, 2 ft. high, blooming in May and June. Beautiful peren-
nials, abundance of graceful flowers.
1588 Double Mixed. Variety of colors............................ «10
1590 Chrysantha. Double. Numerous branching flower stems crowned
with a profusion of double and semi-double golden yellow flowers .10
1592 Long Spurred, Double Hybrids. Double flowering California
Columbine. Colors range from white and yellow to light and
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CONVOLVULUS (A C)

Beautiful, half-hardy climbers, producing an abundance of rich-
colored flowers. The dwarf varieties are fine for bedding.

1594). Minor. Dwart.: Mixed). :. 0605.20... 2's. Pe ee ne ee nea -10
1596 Major. (MorningGlory.) Fine Varieties Mixed.....Oz. 20c. .05
1598 Large-flowering Rochester. Vines grow quickly 12 to 20 ft.

high. Magnificent foliage. Flowers 4 to 5 in. across, deep violet

blue in the throat, blending out to an azure blue, bordered with a

wide white band around the edge. The flowers form in clusters.... .10

JAPANESE IMPERIAL MORNING GLORIES (A C)

1600 Flowers 3 in. in diameter, varying in their rich and delicate coloring
tints and markings of crimson, blue, white, yellow and brown;
spotted with pink, crimson, blue and bronze; others striped,
blotched or mottled. Some frilled, of odd and singular forms.
Mixed? single’and double: /..< 5.0.04 bs eS. stele ae See -10

LGOZECrimsoneerhalllvervstine. «2.0 do-it cek tee Eee 10

1604 Dwarf Mixed. Very beautiful...............0..0 ccc cece eeee 05

1606 Triomphe d’Exposition. Exceedingly beautiful, bearing large,
feathery terimeOMip limes) :.0e.2 ck se enioe eneee eeoL -10

1608 Spicata. A beautiful variety, with cylindrical flower spikes 214

66 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON'S RETAIL CATALOGUE

COREOPSIS. Calliopsis (A)
One of the most showy of all an-
nuals, color being so striking as sel-

No. dom to be passed without a remark. Pkt.

1610 Radiata, ‘‘Tiger Star.’’ Dark
Brown and Golden Yellow.
Continuous bloomer. The leaf-
lets of each flower are twisted
like those of the Cactus Dahlia.
Toward the center they show a
vivid reddish brown, outer part
golden yellow. Plants 8 in. high,

and form compact bushes. .... . .$0.10

1612 Drummond’s. Yellow flowers;
crimson center.......---------
1614 Golden Wave. Very bushy and
compact. A mass of golden color
from July to October. Flowers
me ain gBCTOne with small, dark

aoa eae ahigenn cc oa 30c.
1618 Perennial Coreopsis lanceolata.
Perpetual Golden Coreopsis, free
blooming, lasting throughout the
Summerand Fall. Fine for cut-
Pi ec ea OMS TS eres

COSMOS (A)

Autumn flowering plant, beauti-

ful foliage, 6 to 8 ft. high, covered
with very large, single, Daisy-like
flowers, in shades of rose, purple
and white. Fine for cutting. Sow
in April in pots, or hotbed, and
transplant 1 ft. apart.
1620 The Bride. Pure White. Very
fragrant oe cre ners roe
1622 Mammoth. New Fancy Varie-
ties. In this splendid mixture
monster pink and white flowers,
beautiful crimson shade, delicate
white and mauve, white daintily
BENS clouded with pink, and
1624 Early iGasdios: Mixed. Extra
early, bloomingin July..

-10

CYPRESS VINE. Mounnealit (A)

Beautiful and popular, tender climber, delicate, fern-like foliage,

numerous flowers.

1626%Scarleti Very brilliant... cease ee eee a eieelereieas=
RGOZSHWHiter sare os elecatere ee ee ra Ter a inva cin onyouare ceteyeseie

DAHLIA (P)

Sow seeds early in pots or under glass, and transplant to strong, deep,
rich soil, and plants will bloom the first season.

1629 Coronata Crown-Dahlia. The first sweet-scented Dahlia.
Habit and growth of the plants are somewhat different
from other Dahlias; they fully develop, then throw up

enormously long flower stems,
so that the flowers are from 20
to 28 inches freely above the
foliage. One can easily cut flow-
ers with stems 25 inches long,
valuable for large bouquets, es-
pecially as the cut flowers keep
in water several days. The color
of the flowers is a brilliant scar-
let, the form that of the Single
Dablias, only the leaves are
somewhat incurved. The rais-
ing from seed is not at all diff-
cult; by sowing in May the
plants bloom by August......
1630 Single. Varieties Mixed. Hand-
some bedding plants for cutting..
1632 Single, Perfection or Giant. A
great variety of colors...
1634 suile Black-leayed “Lucifer.”
e leaves are black brown, the
ae er stalks black and the flow-
ers a glowing dark scarlet, merg-
ing in the center into a deep
blood-red. 214 ft. high. Anex-
cellent lonpekeepine cut flower
1636 New Century. Beautiful single
Dahlias, ranging in colors from
maroon through crimson, red,
yellow, pink and white.........
1638 Double Mixed.................
1640 Juarezi. (Cactus Dahlia.) Splen-
did Varieties. Mixed.......,

SHASTA “DAISY

No.

1660 Aurantiaca.

DATURA (P)

Showy plants, producing large,
sweet-scented, trumpet - shaped
flowers. Rootsshould be pe

No. to cellar in Autumn.

1642 Wright’s. White, bordered lilac. ‘tn os

SHASTA DAISY (P) (ee illus.)

1644 A creation of Mr. Luther Burbank.
Perfectly hardy. Flowers very
large, a foot or more in circum-
ference, growing on long stems,
with two rows of broad, white
petals and a yellow center.

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DOUBLE DAISY. Bellis Perennis

Charming plants for edgings
and dwarf ede blooming the first
year from seed. Thrive well in
shady places.

1646 Snowball. Large flowered, pure
white and extremely double,
with very long stems, making
them valuable for cutting.......

1648 “‘Longfellow.’’ Flowers of un-
usual size, a dark rose color... ..

1650 Monstrosa Giant Double. Mixed

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DELPHINIUM. Perennial Larkspur

Beautiful perennials. The bril-
liant flower spikes are strikingly ef-
fective in the perennial borders or
amongshrubs. Will bloom almost
continually if flowers are cut before
they fade. If sown early will
bloom first year from seed. (See
illustration, page 67.)

1652 Formosum. Flowers 2 in. in di-
ameter by actual measurement,
brilliant azure blue in color.
Spikes 8to10in..............-

1654 Be fom: (See Larkspur.) Blue.

DTG ee go ail gach ante

1656 Grandiflorum. Fine Mixed..

1658 Elatum. Semi-dwarf. Beauti-
ful variety, 3 ft.in height. Extra
large, all shades of blue, from the
lightest aut to the deepest

indigo. Worthy a place in all gardens............. Reise

DICTAMNUS. Gas Plant (P)

1659 Handsome, herbaceous plants with fragrant foliage. Blooms
during June and July, flowers giving off in hot weather a
eee volatile oil, which ignites when a match is ap-

Pink flowers: wis ss 5001s oseaen, Coe ee

DIMORPHOTHECA

African Orange Daisy. A rare and showy

annual from South Africa. Grows 12-15 in. high, very free

Flowers 214-24 in. in diameter, a glossy, rich,
orange gold. Well adapted for borders and groups ......

1661 Aueantiaes Hybrids. The flowers are a revelation. Among

them a large range of colors, from
purest white to deep sulphur
yellow and from lemon and red-
dish tints to deep orange sarion
through all intermediate shad

ECCREMOCARPUS (H i
1662 Scaber. A showy, hardy climber,
very rapid grower, garland-like
foliage and golden yellow blos-
soms, for een walls, trellises
Gensco rodnococondor cic tiscct

ESCHSCHOLTZIA.
California Poppy (A)

A very showy plant, about 1 ft.
high, blooming June-September.
Produces a brilliant effect at a dis-
tance when grown in a mass.

1664 Crimson-flowering. (Burbank’s

New California Poppy.) Flow-

ers very large, of a clear, rosy

crimson, producing a brilliant
effect when grown in large beds..
1666 New Giant. “The Golden
West.”” Flowers very large,
over-lapping petals, delicately
waved at the edges. In some
the orange blotch almost suffuses
the whole flower, in others it
runs into the yellow in fine pen-
ciled Tines 2.2 ov tow reate aierenre ore

1668 Finest Mixed .......+ssesserres

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GREGORY'S HONEST

SEEDS

ETERNAL FLOWER. Helichrysum (A)

Ornamental; desirable for Winter bouquets; they retain their

No. form and color for years if gathered and dried when first open. kt.

1670 ‘‘Fire-Ball.”’ Richcrimson maroon.........-.......0--000000- $0.05

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a ME A PT ac Sree ar aytricisicielare aie sicicievc'eis chele's,6 visie.s ofc seve ce cee -05
EUPHORBIA (P)

1674 Heterophylla. ‘‘Mexican Fire Plant.” Large, bushy plants
about 3 ft. high, with ornamental, dark green leaves, blazed with
searlet in the Fall. Sow early in pots and transplant to open
learner tte Mes dk Be SRE oc aie ate OF BEBO CUO eet -10

1676 Variegata. Leaves edged with pure white..............--...--4. -10

FEVERFEW. Matricaria (P)
1680 Double Dwarf. Flowers large, creamy colored, very double....... 10
FORGET-ME-NOT. Myosotis (P)
A very pretty, little, hardy perennial, about 6 in. high. Will
thrive best in a cool, moist situation, and is well adapted for bed-
ding or rockwork.

1682 Distinction. Dwarf, bloomstwo months from seed.............. -10

RENNES Se Ltio AtenArG -VATICEY os. amie aciclas e «ates cle @ilcis see ee een -10

POUVe Le: | eT ANG BIC DIC. eines alee css cle eisiis calelar vcs ae ees -10

1685 Late Flowering Victoria. Blossoms after all other varieties have
passed, the beautiful blue flowers completely covering the plants... .10

FOXGLOVE. Digitalis (B)

1686 Large Flowering. Spotted and Mixed. Ornamental among
shrubbery, tall spikes of showy flowers of purple, rose, white
DG NIG ai Meigtc 5 oan asic oyun = ieee .cl oes Re Sipe i ee -05

1687 Monstrosa. A beautiful type producing long spikes of very large
flowers in great variety of colors, many beautifully spotted. The
peculiarity of this strain is epee immense abel shaped flower at the
top of each spike. . : Palo? tie de ee -10

Delphinium

FUCHSIA (A)

Elegant flowering plants of easy culture in pots for parlor
decoration or in the garden. In the garden they require a

No. slightly shaded situation. Soil should be rich.
1688 Finest Varieties., Mixed .....2.....-05 iss «2 sone om elele slelesicele
GAILLARDIA (See illustration)

One of the most showy and brilliant of garden flowers; fine
for bedding and cutting, producing large flowers of rich shades
from early Summer till November. 2

1690 Single,Grand. Fine Mixed.

1692 Picta Lorenziana, Double. Of various | shades, orange, ‘claret,
amaranth, ete... fasiels.oo ao: cerca spore teeter ee

1693 Grandiflora compacta. Hardy, forming bushy plants 12 to
15in. high. Flowersrich, varied as those of the tall sorts..

GERANIUM (A)

1694 California Giant Flowering Hybrids. All shades of scarlet,
crimson, rose, pink salmon, cream, veined pink, blush, pure
snowy white and all the new aureole types, with lovely rings
and white eyes. Ifstarted early in the house will make flower-
ing plants the firstyear s secs oa 'cicle sire siete cle lniejs/coles olererstetels

GLOBE AMARANTH (A)

Tender annuals, 2 ft. high, very ornamental. The flowers will
retain their beauty for a long time if gathered and dried as soon
as they are open.

1696 Variegated, Mixed serie! eicsc: <)cciajeleacase\e 0 oles iatain/ereys ofajetataletecte

GODETIA (A)

1698 Finest Mixed. Very attractive annuals, about 1 ft. high.

Flowers of a beautifulsatiny texture. Do finely in poor soil...
GRASSES, ORNAMENTAL

Desirable for bouquets. For Winter use, cut about the time of

flowering and dry in the shade.
<7 z 1700 Ornamental. ‘‘Job’sTears.”’ (A) Halfhardy...........
Gaillardia Picta Lorenziana 1702 Quaking. (A). A graceful, shaking grass.............+-+--

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No. GYPSOPHILA (P) (See illustration) Pkt.

1706 Paniculata (Baby’s Breath). Hardy plants, 11% ft. high, growing
well in any soil and flowering profusely in graceful sprays of fine
white. Much esteemed for bouquets................+0.eeee0ee $0.10

1707 Muralis. Rose colored flower suitable for rockwork.............. 10

HELIOTROPE (A)

1708 Mixed. Well-known, deliciously fragrant plants, excellent for bed-
ding:purposesior, pot cultures.) ee een eee nee 10
1710 New Climbing Heliotrope ‘‘Royal Highness.’’ A magnificent
Heliotrope of rapid growth, forming immense plants that spread
and climb to the height of 10 or 12 feet. It has splendid, large
trusses, of rich purple flowers; a profuse bloomer. As a covering
por walls or bay windows or hedges or as a pot plant, it is invalu-
able eacid oor. creceveiclotherciarere eieleileioe ee Ce ee 15
1712 New Mammoth. Robust and branching, producing immense
umbels of light and deep violet flowers. Far exceeds in delicious
fragrance the well-known Giant sort............00cceceeceeeeee 15

HIBISCUS (P)

1714 Perennial Crimson Eye. A robust grower, flowers often measur-
ing 20 in. in circumference, pure white, with a large spot of deep,
velvety crimson in the center of each flower.............-....-.- -10

HOLLYHOCKS. Althza (P)

Seeds should be sown in June or July to have flowering plants the
next Summer, or if sown in the house early in the Spring will bloom
the first year.

1716 Chater’s Improved Double Mixed. (See illustration.)........... 15
1718 Chater’s Snow White, Double........................0c0ceeee 15
1720 Chater’s Purple, Double............. 0.0... cece ce eee eee 15
1722 Tall, Double, Mixed ere Cee ee eieienieeek cle ose oean -10

1724 Annual Everblooming. A new variety, blooming the first year
from the seed. Ifsownin March will commence blooming in July,
branch freely and flowery in great profusion until frost. The flow-
ers are
single and
double, in

No. all shades. .15

1725 Annual
Rose..... .15 ?

1726 Annual —_——_——_— =
Sulphur Gypsophila (Babys’ Breath)
Yellow... .15

HUMULWUS (A C) Pkt.

1727 Japonicus. (Japan Hop.) Rapid grower, making a dense covering........... $0.10

1728 Variegatis. Beautifully blotched with silvery white, yellowish green and dark 7"
ereene sci... insl adre main sree aoe Dae ASE ren eee Eee reo reer :

IMPATIENS. Sultan’s Balsam (P)
Charming plants for the house and table decoration, producing their waxy-
looking flowers profusely and almost continuously.
1730 Sultani. Bright rose colored.........-2----+e-+ ese sete sess ee ens sean es 15
1732 Holstii. Handsome variety, of vigorous growth. Flowers measure about 144
in. across, brilliant vermilion in color. In a half shady situation the plants
grow luxuriantly out of doors and form showy flowerbeds................-.. -15

IPOM@A (A C) =
Very beautiful and popular climber, with fine foliage and flowers of brilliant

hues. Fine for covering old walls, stumps of trees, etc.
1734 BonaNox. (Evening Glory.) Allied to the Morning Glory but differs from it,
choosing the evening for its time of blooming. Flowers pure white, deliciously
fragrant and very large. Soak seed in warm water several hours before plant-

1736 Mexicana grandiflora alba. (Moon Flower.) Large, white flowers with a
delicious fragrance): es se rae aie = hata casetieiclels eleteos)chsiiel= net veie tah teenie Seen -10
1738 Large-flowering, Mixed .......... 0.2 cec cee cee crete eee terete eeeees .05

KOCHIA (A)
1740 Tricophyla. An easily grown annual; sow early, when the trees are coming out
in leaf. Plants are always of globe-like form, the stems being covered with
delicate light green foliage. In the Fall the ends of the shoots are thickly set
with small, bright scarlet flowers, plants resembling balls of fire. Showy when

planted singly; fine fora Summer hedge............eceeeceereeeercreceres -05

KUDZU VINE. Jack and the Beanstalk (P C)
1742 A vine flourishing where nothing else will grow, lasts for years, grows 10 ft. the
; first year from seed. Its rapid growth, with dense foliage to the ground,
makes it invaluable for covering porches, etc. The clusters of purple flowers
are 7in. long and deliciously fragrant...........-.02sseecee reese eee eeeeee 10

‘ho ter’s Imnroyed Double Hollphock house. Ms yn a slarehese) ete -10

GREGORY’S HONEST SEEDS _ 69
LARKSPUR (A) oe

Beautiful, hardy annuals, producing dense spikes of flowers which
are very decorative.
1746 Stock-flowered. Tall-branching. Finest Mixed............. $0.10

1748 Emperor, Double. Finest Mixed. Very beautiful long spikes
of flowers in the most delicate colors............... 0000000005

1750 Giant Hyacinth-flowered. Animprovedtype............... -10
1752 Tall Rocket. Double. Mixed. Veryshowy.................. -10
1754 Dwarf Rocket. Double. Mixed........................... 10

LAVATERA. Annual Mallow.

1755 Trimestris grandiflora rosea. Beautiful and showy annual,
growing about 2 ft. high, covered during the entire Summer with
large cup-shaped, shrimp-pink flowers; in a bed or border the
effect is very bright. Sow in May where they are to bloom and
PhnOnihO mein. ADALG aoe sec «. felaveiseiniasludisteievatssors. sie cleo \e\e.n 6 -10

LAVENDER, AMERICAN
1756 Very fragrant; retains pleasant odor after being dried; makes

plant useful and delightful for wardrobes, etc............-..+-- -10
LINARIA. Toad flax (A)
1757 RoyalPurple. Resembles purple Heather....... sbadodbgeigecs -10
1758 The Pearl. Plants covered with beautiful white Snapdragon-like
blossoms; fine for beds and borders. Cut flowers keep fresh in
VERE ERORON’ WOGKST Ctr Ste cvs ne ts che MICPRPOe Meat aistr ato RelsT aig ss aoc -15
1759 Maroccana excelsior. New hybrids. Beautiful flower, ranging
from white to yellow, pink and blue...............00e eee eens -10

LOBELIA (A)

Beautiful, profuse blossoming plants; the delicate, drooping
habit of the Erinus varieties renders them fine for hanging baskets,
while the compact sorts, forming little moulds of blooms, are splen-

did for beds, edgings, etc.
1760 Erinus. Mixed. Blue, white, and blue and white marbled...... .10
1762 Compacta. CrystalPalace. Dark Blue................... -10
1764 Cardinalis. (P). (Cardinal Flower.) Hardy perennial, with
long spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers, unrivaled for permanent
asl on sate lee. 8 de some o Serta Boma o ms 5 eee eee oan -10 Layatera

No. LUPINS (P) Pkt.
1766 Annual Mixed. Very ornamental, producing long, graceful

spikes of various colored pea-shaped flowers....... $0.05
1767 Perennial Sorts. Finest Mixed....................2-500005 -05

MARVEL OF PERU, Mirabilis. Four O’Clock (A)
1770 If plants are set 1 ft. apart, will make a fine Summer hedge....... -05

MARIGOLD. Tagetes (A)
Showy, 1 to 2 ft. high, adapted to garden culture, blooming pro-

fusely.

1774 Legion of Honor. Plants about 8in. high. Flowers single, of a
righ golden yellow, with large blotches of velvety brown....... -05

1776 Eldorado. (African.) (See illustration.) Flowers 3 in. in di-
ameter;inallishades of yellow... ;.. /. 2 secaeces were eee eee a -05
1778 Calendula, Prince of Orange. Flowersstriped..............- -10
1780 Meteor, Large-flowered. Orangered,double................. .10
1782 African. Old-fashioned sort, greatly improved insize.......... 05
1784: Frenchy 12% 9 69%, kes Ui cass nach ea ee ee) ea eee -05

MIGNONETTE (A)

Blooms throughout the season. Sow from middle of April to
middle of June. Most fragrant on poor soil.

1790). Goliath:. Spikes:7:invlong scnicceeeee oni coe eee -10
1792 Myles’ Hybrid Spiral. Plant dwarf and branching, flowers
white; ‘very. fragranty). {222 (Ree ea ee eee -05
1794 Orange Queen. Ideal Mignonette. Large spikes. Flowers of
a beautiful orange color, very fragrant....-..........-2.0+202: -10
1796 Machet. Plants dwarf and vigorous. Fine for pot culture and
equally valuable for borders..................-.- 14 oz. 40c. .10
1798 Allen’s Defiance. Spikes large, more so than any other variety;
retains fragrance until every bud opens..............0.-.++0-05 -10
1800: Sweet...:06:5) + «:-tesuuers aoresiviay dosed ts eeieurials ratenrae Oz. 25c. .05

Many of our customers are very enthusiastic over the

free blooming and lasting qualities of our Marigolds.
Try them.

African Marigold

a

70 JAMES J.

MIMULUS.

Monkey Flower (P)

A half-hardy plant of the easiest cul-
ture, about 9 in. high, producing a pro-
fusion of very pretty flowers. It is
perennial in the greenhouse and may
be easily propagated by cuttings. Se-
lect a moist, rather shaded location.
No.

1802 Cardinalis. Scarlet. From Cal-
ifornia. 1ft. Pkt. 5c.

1804 Moschatus. (Musk Plant.) Has
the musk odor. Pkt. 5c.

MOURNING BRIDE

Scabiosa (A)

A class of beautiful hardy annuals
from 1 to 2 ft. high; valuable for
cutting, as they remain a long time
in bloom.

No.

1806 Snowball. Pure white. Ex-
tremely double. Pkt. 10c.

1808 Mixed. Pkt. 5c.

1810 Fiery Scarlet. Very large; of
brilliant color. Pkt. 10c.

1811 Caucasica Hybrida. New hy-

brid. Excellent for cutting.
Pkt. 10c.

Nasturtiums

H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

Japonica. The plants

green foliage.

lavender blue. Very free

Autumn. Pkt. 10c.
OXALIS (P)

where they bloom in Midwinter.
hardy.

No.

1844 Rosea.

1846 Tropzloides.

ity of congratulating you
the class of seeds you have s
out this season.

seeds. THOS. V AGAN. be

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NASTURTIUM ©

Others make great claims for their Nasturtiums.
us, stating they cannot secure any to equal them elsewhere.

No. TALL VARIETIES (A C) Pkt.
1813) Tall’; (Mixed). 5.-:o5.6sce oe ee . .Oz. 15c.$0.05
1814 ‘‘Vesuvius.’’ A dazzling fiery rose.........-....-eee-00: -10
1815 Coccineum. Brilliant scarlet...... Oz.20c. .05
1816) Dunnett?s/Orangese se ee eee Oz.20c. .05
1817 Atropurpurea. Dark blood crimson. Oe 20c. .05
1818 Scheuerianum. Straw colored, striped brown....Oz.20c. .05
1819 King Theodore. Maroon..................... Oz.20c. .05
1820; Brownish)Vilace=- pe eee en eee Oz.20c. .05
1821 Madame Gunter. Remarkable for great richness of color

in shades of rose, salmon, bright red and pale yellow; also

spottediandistriped eens eee Oz.20c. .05
1822 Jupiter. Rich, pure yellow flowers, 3%in ............... «10

DWARF VARIETIES

1823) Dwarf... Mixed ’?)..0.) <5. shen ee ee Ba Oz.20c. .05
1824 Prince Henry. Flowers, large, yellow, marbled and

spotted with brilliant crimson.................. Oz.20c. .05
1825 eRuby Kins 3 Carmine. scene eee ED Oeee Oz. 20c. .05

No.
1826 EmpressofIndia. Brilliantscarlet............. Oz. 20c.
1827 Dwarf. Chameleon. Crimson, bronze and yellows ae
es
1829 Rose@tiijcs55 certs eee ae eee eee Oz. 20c.
1830 Yellows: .).5:205)27- ace eee eee ae Oz. 20c.
1831 White .)35:c0c seen ee ee Oz. 20c.
1832 King of Tom Thumbs. Scarlet, with bluish ereen folsee?
. 20c.

LOBB’S NASTURTIUM
1833 Tall Mixed. Leaves and flowers not as large as the ordinary

tall Nasturtiums, but far SEE them in profusion

perl brilliancy of flower........ 20c., 14 Ib. 50c.
1834 Dwarf.) Brilliantiuby red. 2 -eeeeeeeieeieeeeiee

COLLECTION E—NASTURTIUMS

Tall and Dwarf, including Madame Gunter. 8 pkts.

PANSY Heart’s-ease (P)

Our Seed is obtained from growers who make a Specialty of Pansies.

We have grown all the varieties we offer, and are confident that for varied coloring and size they cannot be excelled.

Manure heavily with old cow-manure.
Summer blooming.

No.

1848 NEW ORCHID-FLOWERED. A distinct strain with deli-
cate tints. Not extremely large, but of fine form; shades
of terra cotta, flesh, rose, lilac, orange and pink contrasting
beautifully with the bright colors of the older types... . .

2 pkts. for 25c. $0.15

1850 Carter’s Peacock. A beautiful and striking variety. The
upper petals are of a beautiful ultramarine, closely re-
sembling the peculiar shade of this color in the feathers of
the peacock 60/2 SATS ae oe nee certo tbe ct, sees

1852 Indigo King. In our experimental garden we found this
new Pansy to be of good size, of various shades of dark
blue, without spots or markings, but running to lighter
shade on edge of petals............ AAvOODAD GAS ONNOGO TE

15

No.

1854 Fiery Faces.
and yellow eye.
marked with large, velvety, purple-black spots...........

1856 Cardinal. Nearest approach to bright red yet attained.....

1858 CASSIER’S GIANT. Gigantic flowers, beautifully blotch-
ed: Ashowy.strain. «2. S222 eee hee eee ee eee

1862 Mme. Perret. Flowers very large, beautifully veined in
diversity of colors, especially rich in wine shades........

1864 Giant Yellow, Spotted. A distinct variety of the five-
blotched Cassier tribe; flowers very large, pure golden
yellow, with a dark blotch on each petal.............-.

Color, purple, scarlet, with yellow margin
The three lower petals are pes 42

MOURNING BRIDE—Continued

No.
1812 Perennial Mourning Bride.

form

' large bushes with elegant light
Flowérs are 2 to
214 inches across, of a beautiful

flow-

ering, producing, lovely flowers
from June until late in the

A splendid class of plants, suitable
for hanging pots or rustic baskets.
Particularly adapted for the parlor,

Half-

Rose colored flowers;
blooms abundantly. Pkt. 5c.

Deep yellow flow-
ers; brown leaves. Pkt. 5

Cc.

June 25, 1917
I wish to take this opportun-

on
ent

I am proud to
say I have one of the best if not

the BEST GARDEN in my vicin-
ity, and the answer is ““GREG-
ORY’S HONEST SEEDS,”’ hay-
ing planted Os but your

- Je

Our customers are very enthusiastic in their praises over those they have received from
(See illustration.)

Pkt.
$0.05

35c.

Rake very fine and have rows a foot apart; thin plants to 4 inches in the row. Plant in May for
For Spring flowering, sow in August, and lightly protect during Winter.

Pkt.

Pkt.

ee

GREGORY’S HONEST SEEDS 71

No. PANSIES—Continued Pkt.
1866 Masterpiece. A remarkable new type, the border of every petal being
conspicuously undulated and curled. Flowers are extr emely ate There
are some tints of color not seen in other Pansies.
1868 Bugnot’s Superb Blotched. Beautiful, extra large flowers with broad

blotches; upper petals Finely NGC Se MMR smears se ccshelc oieic-ae wait steje cle ava 15
1870 ‘‘Lord Beaconsfield.’ Color purple violet, shading off in the top petals

GS EuEPV EI CIS ITIL LO ey Wee fe ciate) stoi -Iensie aie tet erteRencticl 3 os ayspeie, <yeia lo as @ sare evo ore a -10
1872 Emperor William. Flowers rich, ultramarine blue.................... -10
1874 Trimardeau, or Giant Pansies. Mixed. Distinct and splendid race of

vigorous and compact growth. Flowers of perfect form, immense size.

TORIC CU Lene senaitty or idlete a tn SSC enact aS ree reR nema ae > 10
1876 Trimardeau Striped. Extra large flowers, very fine.................... 10
1878 Trimardeau, Giant Yellow. Beautiful..................... sfc sre /s- SO
F580 Pare vwenite sol ee Tek ES... otebtheniotl, ai bieiventons!s a2a55. . GED
1890 King of Blacks. DeepCoal Black..................0202020000.00.... 05
ga92) Bronze Colores yecees ee rot - tant -altignd) 2 wb ern toe} J. 22 . 10
SSA PR ASN Ge NNSC Sees cic, sce terate els Paaget cmhcleaiabaty eet apni a copie esave esi susqreys ga tia sis -05
1896 GREGOR Y’S CHOICE SPECIAL MIXTURE. This contains pean

from the very finest varieties, many of which are not listed here. . : -20

PETUNIA (P)

_ For brilliancy, variety of colors, long duration for their blooming periods, Petun-
_ are indispensable in any garden; also highly prized for pot culture. a
t.
1900 Superbissima (German Empress). Bluish lilac color, elegantly veined
with purple. The flowers grow to an enormous size; the slight undula-
tion of their margin renders them very loose and attractive, representing

the Superbissima class in a very distinguished form.............. 0.15
1902 Hybrid Snowball. A very dwarf variety, with beautiful, large, satiny-
WHMGe HO were wie Nl. sivste echt scree tte ae eters accetiayrtae 6 8 ase are 6

1905 Large-flowered, Fringed, Double Varieties. Finest Mixed. Strong
and compact growth; flowers in the finest shades................-.-05.
1906 Vilmorin’s Hybrid, Large-flowering. Striped. “Flowers beautifully
sewed variegated and spotted. Remarkable for rich colors and large

1908 Single Fringed. (See illustration.) Largest,.superb mixture. 4 ee eat 20

Last year was exceptionally good with us, but we desire to plant heavier
this season. We know by experience ‘* Gregory’s Honest Seeds ”’ can’t
be beaten. Wishing you continued success. We remain yours to cut the
12 Ly Gped ig JOHN E. DARRS & BROS., The Maples, N. H.

No.

1910 FINE MIXED.. RAPS SRSA

1912 Giants of California. “Remarkably fine. Flowers very large, in every
conceivable shade of crimson, white, vaolet Havenderete’s. ds.

1914 Howard’s New Star. Dark crimson maroon, with rich, velvety texture
and clearly defined five-rayed star of blush white. Over eighty per cent.

of the plants from seed will produce star markings................. -10
1915 Rosy Morn. Soft carmine pink, with white threat makes a very ‘dainty
and at the same time an effective border. aos Ar BEER 10

PHLOX DRUMMONDII a)

In this great variety of rich colors, probably the most brilliant of all an-
nuals. Fine for bedding, making a dazzling show throughout the entire sea-
son. (See illustration on page 72.)

19168 Mixed Helier BTN cis Sake eons SAE Oe weed lq oz. 25c., oz. 85c. .05

LARGE-FLOWERING VARIETIES
Magnificent class. Flowers as large as those of the Perennial Phloxes.

1918 Whiter scisicia ch. ee hans Jehlaesios etal oh dela his ceteials Meo aati -10
2920 Deep Purple seantobsi se ths CMe Ret ea a ee -10
1922’ Bright'Scarleti) #ticoe: nests dis aieaecss cea). oA oe oe ee oe eee 10
1924 Yellow.. AF 3a RbuGare CURYWWSASa0, ya) anet SERS AS SIDR te ete ee eet -10
1926 Large Flowering. Mixed s.astieacainl. aes sdk cube) cee ee ee eres -10

One package each ‘of the four named varieties for 25c.

OTHER PHLOXES

1928 NEW STAR PHLOX (Cuspidata.) Flowers, with their long pointed petals
and broad white margins, have a beautiful star-like appearance. Many

and brilliant,.wondertul colors: ....cse-nulee ernie oie eee eee -10
1930 DWARF VARIETIES. Finest Mixed. Desirable for garden and pot cul-

LUO) raat wer eave eile ai sions a lea ad, 8 [6 53, a1.0s'9 TEPER LO (eT OME Re cree ee -10
1932 PHLOX FIM BRIATA, ‘Petals toothed, beautifully fringed, margined

with whites.) Maxed «aos: :s.cco:s «\::accmmicieasious lates see eter hn istote Tete ee -10

PINKS

These favorite flowers are unrivaled for brilliancy and variety of color;
showy for bedding, bordering, ete.
1936 Pink Carnation (P.) Double Finest Mixed......................... 15
1938 Chaubaud’s Fancy Everblooming Carnation. Plants healthy and vigor-
ous, flowering continuously in six months from sowing; hardy enough for
garden cultivation. The flowers are very large, double and fragrant.
WE <0 LO eRe: RA PORN rie gh Eh hI Bards fen BIE sos Coca neRCeMRRSE cio oot es
Single Fringed Petunias 1940 MarieChaubaud. Pure canary yellow................cccececeveceece 15

72 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

PINKS—Continued
No. i : Pkt.
1946 Pink Picotee (P). Choicestvarieties. Mixed................. $0.20
1948 Margaret Carnation. Mixed. Flowers double, deliciously fra-
grant, of brilliant colors. Bloom when only five months old..... -10

SUMMER-BLOOMING PINKS

These hardy Garden Pinks are brilliant in colors, fine for cutting,
free flowering and easily grown.

1952 Mourning Cloak. Large, double flowers of blackish purple,

fringed and sharply margined with white.................-.5+-- -05

1954 Laciniatus. Tall,FinestDouble. Mixed. Magnificent double
flowers; very large and beautifully fringed...............-+++-- -10

1956 Heddewig’s Double. Mixed. Large flowers, 3 in. in diameter;
beautiful, rich colors, finely marked............... ike SoBe 05
1958 Heddewig’s Double Fireball. Fiery red blossoms........ Raaey cee -10
1960 Chinese. Finest Double. Mixed................. ..2---+---:- 10
1962 Double Imperial. Snowball. Beautifully fringed............ 10

1964 ‘‘Snowdrift.’’ Plants grow a foot high and throw up a multitude
of very large flowers, 3 to 4 in. across, very double, purest white.. .15
1965 Double Star. All the bright colors of the Heddewigii class, while

in shape it is much superior.............2- +2 ee eee eee eee eee -10
1966 Double Fringed and Striped. Mixed......................... 05
PLAT YCODON

1967 Japonica fl. pl. (Double Japanese Bell Flower). Large, deep blue
ower. The inner petals alternate with the outer ones, giving the
flower the appearance of a ten-pointed star. Hardy, forming large
clumps, excellent for permanent borders or among shrubbery.

Blooms in August if sown in April.............0. 00 e sence eee 15

1968 Grandiflorum (Chinese Bell Flower). Large, steel-blue flowers.. .10

_POPPY (A)

1970 Glaucum (Tulip Poppy). _ A beautiful effect is produced by a bed
of these brilliant scarlet Poppies, the colors being of such dazzling

richness 225% Oe SS AE BAR RU aetna ee eee -10
ae es a } 1972 English Scarlet. Thecommon English Poppy..............--.. -05
i 1974 White Swan. Flowers of fabulous size; very double; continue
No LABS 3 Gna longer in bloom than other Poppies............+..-+..-- ia atone -05

1976 The ‘Santa Rosa.” (Mr. Burbank’s Famous Poppy.) A new strain of the Shirley Poppy, with all the beauty in color and tex-

ture of the original type. Petals of the flowers are beautifully crimped........-.. 122+ --0s-e eee eee ee eee eens -10
1978 Double Mixed. Brilliant. Fine for background and shrubbery........----:-+--+ I beagaabas eee: sie 415)
1980 Fairy Blush. Immense flowers; perfectly double, petals elegantly fringed, color white, tipped with rose................. .. 05
Pkt.
1982 Croceum (P). Orangeyellow. Largeand very double...........$0.10

1984 The Shirley Poppies. Flowers single and semi-double, in colors
extending from pure white through delicate shades of pink, rose
and carmine to deepest crimson; many are delicately edged,
shapediand|striped tenn. seid cae oet cre ocd Lecce ioctl 10
1986 ORIENTAL POPPY (P). Few plants can rival in splendor the
beautiful Oriental Poppy. The tall plants, with their deeply cut
dark green leaves crowned by enormous flowers of brilliant colors,
make a most striking effect and the huge blooms are highly prized
fordecoration. Theseed of this variety has been saved exclusively
from flowers measuring 20 in. in cireumference..............-+5+ 10
1988 Iceland Poppies (P). Flowers deliciously fragrant, ranging in color
from pure white and yellow to glowing orange and scarlet, flower-
ing in great abundance the first year from seed, blooming by first of
MayithefollowingSpringeht ence eh oe ee neenneee -10
1990 Admiral Poppy (A). A single Peony-flowered variety of surprising
beauty. Flowers of glistening, pure white; a broad band of bril-
liant scarlet around the top occupies a full quarter of the corolla.
Planted in groups, it produces a magnificent effect.............. -10
1992 Virginia Poppy (A). This new, large-flowering, single Poppy of
the annual class produces beautiful, large, white flowers with
fringed, soft pink edge. Recommended for cut flowers, beautiful
inibougduetseyre rere ce ee ee eee -10

PORTULACA (A)

Sow early in warm, light soil, and thin plants to 4 in.

1993 Single. Mixed ¥g oz. 30c., Oz. 50c. .10
1994 Large-flowered. Double................0. cece cc e eee ee ees -10

RODANTHE (A)

A beautiful and charming everlasting flower. Flowers, when
gathered are very desirable for Winter bouquets.

1996 Maculata. Single. Mixed.................... Rood EMuancod -05
PRIMULA (P)
Beautiful, Spring-flowering plants, for borders or pot culture;

borne in clusters on stalks 4 to 8in. English Primrose is perfectly

hardy. Other varieties need protection.
1998 Chinensis (Chinese Primrose). Splendid Mixed................ -15
2000 Vulgaris (English Primrose). Favorite yellow Primrose...........> -10
2002 Elatior (Polyanthus). Mixed. Early for beds or pots...........- 10 Double Dianthus

GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS

=i PYRETHRUM (P) wit aa EE
One of our best flowering perennials, excellent for cut flowers, lasting in water -

longer than any flowers we know. Vary in color from pure white to the most
intense scarlet and crimson. _ (See illustration.) ;
2004 Mixed. Flowers, both single and double, in great variety of colors. Extremely
showy, easy to grow, hardy and invaluable for cutting. If cut down after flower-
ing in June will flower again in September................. 0.0 e cece eee sees $0.05
2006 Hybridum roseum ¢grandiflorum. Fine, large Pyrethrum, flowers often reaching
4in. in diameter; beautiful variations of color between light rose and deep carmine. .10

RICINUS. Castor Oil Plant (A)

2008 Zanzibariensis. Half-hardy annual growing from 4 to 6 ft. Plant 6 ft. apart.
Showy, with gigantic leaves, which range from brilliant, coppery bronze to light
mand dare preenennl o RECUR ce ey ais stelersieteieieltcinie eteine =. 0.01 lie <:oisteieinierels Oz. 25c. .10

SALPIGLOSSIS (A)

2012 New Emperor. This new variety forms only one leading stem, which bears on its
summit a bouquet of the most beautiful flowers, every one of them richly veined
with gold, and much larger even than those of the grandiflora type............ -10
2014 Grandiflora. (See illustration.) Flowers 2 to 3 in. in diameter, vividly marked,
spotted and striped; colors of deep blue, rose, violet, yellow, reddish bronze,
purple, etc. They vie with Orchids in coloring. Start early in hotbeds, trans-
planting to light, warm, rich soil. In mixed colors..............ceeeceeeeeees -10

SALVIA

2016 Coccinea. Splendid scarlet. Very ornamental plants, 2 ft. high, producing tall
spikes of gay flowers. Sow early in hotbed or in pots in the house, and transplant
Zit cap ante hune kor HEGRES Meee teeter sree in cle soy sce wn bos save ea ae ep iasayarebe -05 - —s aa

2020 Bonfire. Fine for bedding; grows about 2) ft. high, forming handsome globular Pyrethrum
bushes, producing long spikes of brilliant, dazzling scarlet flowers. Blooms the
TSO VEAL A Gee ri CAD: . SIT G cree parallels o sfalae 14 0z.50c., 44 0z.95c. .15

No.

2022:Splendens ‘‘Zurich.’”? (The Everblooming Salvia.) Brilliant in color, dwarf
and compact in growth, blooms several weeks earlier than any other variety,

2023 Farinacea. A hardy perennial variety, but best grown as an annual. Sowin May.
Will bloom from July to frost. The light blue flowers are borne on long spikes
Heldiabovethe Loliagere nc crcic ciccc'e ie note: shots otsvolerc\s e/s) ore che teloyeueta =) creeeyc ait ele) aieietaagnene

SANVITALIA (A)

2024 Beautiful dwarf-growing plants, densely covered with perfectly double golden
flowers; valuable for beds and border............--200cecsceserccesescssneses

SCHIZANTHUS. Butterfly or Fringe Flower

2026 Mixed. The florescence is such as to completely obscure the foliage, making the
plant a pyramid of the most delicate and charming blooms. Ground color is
iwhates dotted withidelicate roses secre sielsle ciels cle lelsialstecsalasetel stole) eievelevaleetetalslsietelsiete

SILENE. Catchfly
Hardy plants, flowering throughout Summer. Annual Silenes, specially recom-
mended for Autumn sowing, produce a most effective show in the Spring.

SLIP EY iy bb CC) yageeenide. ob oO. de aetue GB porate boob omar oot Je con Sop dvoupagoodsis
2029 Bijou (A). Brilliant salmon rose............. weookecos Lo coacidee:: Reetereeteter oe
2030 Asterias grandiflora. Hardy perennial variety, bearing its brilliant scarlet

Aowersin PreAtiprotusionsec > sae sea aie)-kerels ae ee whens ee eee ee eieeiter rel

Hector, Penn., Mar. 30th.

This is my twenty-second year planting
your. garden seed, and I think there is none

equal to them. My neighbors send their
orders with mine. }RS. MARY GLOVER

Large-flowering Salpiglossis

No. SMILAX (P C) Pkt.

- 2032 No ane plant surpasses this in beauty and grace of foliage. Extensively used for boniguets ae G
LT TIP MM TTT TC rere crate clots iolereoehci aie ic aiace-a a ererw ate arclovtecetovehegde ornievale allecayhie tece

SNAPDRAGON. Antirrhinum (P)

An old garden favorite of easiest culture, flowering the first season from seed, yielding an
abundance of fine flowers for cutting. Plants need protection over Winter
Se Sema NN SU ATRESIA TR ERN tot Pee EET (Lae loTE Gas ae ielin)o, «aes sels aja b'% sievaspeeiewecic os ereie ere mae -10
2036 Giant. Finest Mixed. This new strain, which far exceeds in size and beauty the old variety,
makes a magnificent display in the garden. Seed may be started in the house or sown in open
ground. In either case the plants come quickly into flower and remain in constant bloom long

after the first frost. Splendid mixture of scarlet, yellow, garnet and pink................... 10
2037 Semi-Dwarf. Finest Mixed. Large range of many beautiful colors. Grow about 18in.... .10
2038 Black Prince. Flower spikes are of velvety black, with intense purple reflex, with golden
yellow anthers peeping over black palate of flower..........00:0c ccc ceeececeeeeeeeeeeece ere)
2039 Tom Thumb. Finest Mixed. Excellent for bedding, the dwarf plants blooming profusely
FA VISD Titel: Geemarc etree tae ee Sisietera ta heres e¥ Wee se (FORT NGO RE CUeCeeao ..3%0z.50c. .15 Snapdragon

Pkt.

continuing in flower until frost. Fine for groups................ 14 oz. 75c.$0.20

-10

-10

74 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

SUNFLOWER. Helianthus (A)

STOKESIA
No. Well-known, hardy annuals; large, showy flowers.
Cornflower 2040 ‘“Thousand Flowered.”’ 12 ft. high, richly branched
A from base to summit, each branch bearing a multitude
ster of medium-sized, golden yellow flowers. Pkt. 10c.

No.

2046 Cyanea. Beauti-
ful, hardy perennial.
Grows about 2 ft.,
bearing from 20 to 30
handsome, _lavender-
blue, Cornflower-like
blossoms. Bloom from
July till frost. Pkt.
10c., 2 pkts. 15c.

STOCKS

Half-hardy annuals, producing spikes of
rich and beautiful flowers, very fragrant.
For early flowering sow early in pots or hot-
bed, and transplant 1 ft. apart. Bloom
June until November.

2047 NEW STOCK ‘PRINCE BISMARCK.”’
This new Stock is of robust, pyramidal
growth, attains a height of 30 in., produces
many flower spikes covered with large, pure
white, double flowers. The plants begin to
bloom when other Ten Week Stocks have
stopped, continuing until late in the Fall. The
percentage of double flowers is larger than
that of any other Stocks. Pkt. 15c.

2048 Princess Alice. Snowwhite. This variety,
also known as ‘‘Cut-and-Come-Again,” and ‘‘White Perfection,’
grows about 2 ft. high, is of very branching habit, and produces in
great abundance very large, beautiful, pure white flowers, which are
replaced as they are cut. Pkt. 10c.

2049 Victoria, Ten Weeks. Deep blood red. Every plant forms a per-
fect pyramidal-shaped bouquet, covered with beautiful, bright, fine,
double flowers. Pkt. 10c.

2050 Crimson King. Fiery crimson, large and fragrant. Pkt. 15c.

2051 Giant Perfection. Finest Mixed. Of pyramidal growth, with long spikes of
beautiful, large double flowers. Pkt. 10c.

2052 Dwarf. Large-flowering. Finest Mixed. Very double. One of the finest
Stocks in cultivation. Pkt. 10c.

SWEET CLOVER (A)
2053 Valuable forits fragrance. Pkt. 5c.

>, 2042 Goldleaf. Flowers single, plants often 7 ft. in
height. Leaves variegated,
with distinct markings, in
colors varying from golden
yellow to dark green.
Pkt. 10c.

2044 Globe of Gold.
Dwarf, double or-
ange. 4ft. Pkt.
10c.

Gregory’s Large Flowering Grandiflora

SWEET PEAS

Price of any of the varieties of Sweet Peas, unless otherwise noted: Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c.,
14 Ib. 45c., lb. $1.25, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.20. ‘ ee

BG-We have discarded the small-flowering sorts and selected the following varieties
from a list of nearly two hundred as being among the finest size, form and color. P

These well-known, universal favorities have been much improved the last few years, in

size and variety of colors, and for beauty and fragrance cannot be surpassed, embracing, as they

do, every shade of color most delicately tinged and variegated. Sow in drills as early as possible

in the Spring in rich soil. Make a furrow 6 in. deep, sow the seed and cover about 2 in. | As

soon as the plants begin to show fill in the furrow. This deep planting will enable the vines

to stand the heat of Summer. By cutting the flowers before they fade, thus preventing pods

from forming, the blossoms may be continued the whole season. 14 Ib. will plant 15 ft. of

row. Lovely Sweet Pea

No. ALL BLUES AND LAVENDERS
2056 Coustess Cadogan: enent plies very BET CEVE 7 No. PINK AND SHADES
2057 Navy Blue. eep violet purple, effect of dark navy blue. 3 9 2 s
2058 Emily Eckford. Rosy purple, but turns to bluish lilac. 2082 Crown Jewel. Cream primrose, shaded and veined with violet
2059 Countess of Radnor. A beautiful shade of light lavender. OEE® i , é
2060 Mrs. Walter Wright. Rich, deep lavender. _ 2084 Apple Blossom. Silvery white, shaded and edged with soft rose.
2061 vady Gute! amon: The largest and lightest shade of | 2986 Queen of Spain. Charming shade of chamois pink.
avender varieties. . .
P : . 2088 Extra Early Blanche Ferry. Large pink and white flowers;
“ee plan eS ils ES Soe een comes into bloom ten days earlier than the others.
: “5 ne ; L 2090 ore & gates illustration.) Flowers large, of a soft, shaded
"ALL ROSE CARMINE AND SCARL shell pink.
2064 Lord Rosebery; oe Germaine; yee of deep rose. WHITE
2070 Miss ott. Salmon pink, shaded carmine. Whi . : ;
2072 Queen Alexandra. An intense scarlet flower of fine texture, 2002 te Wonder. Frequently six to eight blooms to a stem.

free flowering, flowers of giant size; does not burn in the sun. | 2094 Emily Henderson. Flowers extra large, very fragrant and

2074 Sunproof Salopian. The finest scarlet Sweet Pea. absolutely pure white. Remarkable for earliness. .
2076 Othello. A deep maroon; very rich color. 2096 Blanche Burpee. Pure white of most exquisite form, immense
2078 Lord Nelson. Deeper, richer than navy blue. in size; a wonderfully free bloomer.

GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS 75

SWEET PEAS—Continued

No. YELLOW AND SHADES

2098 Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon. The finest primrose yellow yet introduced.
2100 Oriental. Bright orange salmon, heavily veined with a deeper shade.
2102 Aurora. Orange, rose tinted and striped.

One package each of the varieties listed above and on preceding page,
90c., postpaid. Our regular retail price, $1.30.

MIXED VARIETIES, SWEET PEAS

2104 newton s Large-flowering Hybrids. ae 5c., oz. 15c., 14 Ib. 45c.,
b. $1.45, postpaid; by express, lb. $1.20
2106 al Colors. In this mixture will be found the finest varieties. Oz.
10c., 44 Ib. 35c., lb. $1.20, postpaid; by express, lb. $1.15c.

2110 Gregory’s Superb Fancy for 1918. Our customers were delighted
with our Eckford’s Mixed Sweet Peas last season. This season we
have put up a mixture of the very choicest of named varieties, abso-
lutely unexcelled; no finer mixture can be SE Oz. 20c., 4 Ib.
50c., Ib. $1.75, postpaid; by express, Ib. $1.7

Any three 5c. packages of Sweet Peas po 10c.

Geo. C. Spooner, Sterling, Conn., writes: ‘‘Last Spring I received
15 varieties of Sweet Peas; from them I raised several bushels of the
finest flowers which have ever been seen here. I sent them to the
church, to friends all over the county, and furnished Sweet Peas for all
the church lawn parties. In all cases I said they were raised from the

old reliable ‘Gregory’s Seeds.’

“Tt is now nearly fifty years since I commenced to use Gregory’s
seeds and I have always found them true to name and sure to grow.
No farmer can afford to buy doubtful seeds at any price.”’

Giant Zinnia

Collection F No. VIOLA. Sweet Violet Pkt.
LARGE-FLOWERING SWEET PEAS 2250 Odorata. Beautiful, fragrant, hardy plants, for moist
15 Pkts. Choice Desirable Kinds for 60c. BHAGY/ SIC UATIONS stele roca cinccs foie sioiaister das tideiesistone eee $0.15
SWEET WILLIAM WALLFLOWER (P)
Well-known, beautiful, hardy perennial, about 1 ft. high, Wrell-inonniehialfahard .
fe : : y perennials, blooming early in
No. making a most splendid appearance in May and June. Pkt. the Spring and much prinod itor the delicious fragrance of
Bt pingle. Mid boc EGU E Ont Ag ont oo > 0 SENCICROIEROOICIEIGOISIERCES o0:05 their flowers. Should be protected i in Winter.
ouble. AROC etc nie) ess IED. sialeteds dace scree E
Paihucicntar Need 6, Me “10 PTA AST aie Y Choi Es Sem Bis SRS Ae a te ee MInee es cois -10

2260 Early, Single Annual. Sown in March in pots or hotbed
will bloom from June until late Autumn. Flowers of a
beautiful orange red and very fragrant..............-.-- -10

ZINNIA. Youth and Old Age (A)

Splendid, hardy annuals, succeeding well in any soil and
making a brilliant show. The same flowers will retain their
beauty for weeks, and a profusion will be produced until

2205 Holborn Glory. A new, magnificent strain with extra
large flowers, the single bloom being larger than a twenty-
five-cent piece. This variety took first prize at the Mass.
Hort. Soc. the past season. Mixed colors............... -10

TRITOMA. Red-Hot Poker Plant, or Torch Lilies

2210 Uvaria. Splendid, hardy perennials, producing flower stems
4 or 5 ft., surmounted with spikes of flame-colored flowers.. .10

frost.

VERBENA (A) 2265 Elegans ¢grandifiora plenissima (New Giant Zinnia).

Well-known, popular bedding plants, blooming all Sum- Extremely double, globe-shaped flowers, 5 in. in diameter,
mer. The most brilliant, with the exception of Phlox of striking and brilliant colors . -10

Drummondii, of all annuals. 2270 CURLED AND pe eRe ate, petals of this beautiful

“ strain are twisted, curled and crested in the most fantastic

IS SS" ai a Ae MR et Ae ek a and graceful forms. The colors comprise all the brilliant
2220 Hybrids. Rosy Scarlet. Handsome dwarf variety of shades of the Zinnias......... AOS C SICKO B/G eS HT. cio OS -10

strictly upright growth; flowers large, bright, rosy scarlet 2275 Grandiflora plenissima striped. Very showy and
mith awhitocenterne dares shetbtods .e sferismaee e-clein.- -10 beautiful...... RPO Ow. Ry NIC DOO REA OS ORR 3 Fo5 cpt -10

2225 Mammoth. Splendid flowers, in beautiful shades of 2280 Double Giant “Queen Victoria.’’ Pure white, large,
Marninisrcdtand!whitess.0.. .c.kpr. aided tind & ceo 10 very double flower of beautiful shape..................- -10
2230 New Mammoth, Dark Scarlet Shades. A magnificent 2285 Tall. Finest varieties, double mixed . ; 05
strain. Some flowers are white-eyed and others quite self- 2290 ye oe Ree esirable for its regularity 05
mammothfowels. arses esc sst sss, AS | 2295 Dwarf. “Double. Jacqueminot. Rich, deep erimson

BOLE ES SR AS Dap areas a a a : SCATICb Selche defor. «hue yeiaye Six wolrvere te She AR a ES see

2235 eect Cleake pare ; 10 2300 Double Lilliput. Mixed. Very compact, forming thickly

DOARIng Mixed tate ae Tak ee ee “10 branching little plants, about a foot and a half high, which

2245 Finest Mixed PPAR Sree em es Ak ae “10 fairly bristle with very double flowers of every shade and
S6ohesonOOwo dodo cde DaCOO PRD OUC Oren Onaae eolon. and hardly exceeding a large Daisy i inaiza).. . 2104 16S

. 2305 Lorenz’ Miniature e smallest Zinnia in existence,

VERONICA. Speedw ell growing only about 4 inches high. The mixture we offer

2248 Longifolia subsessilis. 2 ft. August. One of the finest contains the following colors: White, crimson, purple,
Autumn blue flowers; handsome heads of rich violet blue.. .15 dark‘rose and yellow...) S25. 12 S)R see rae ee -10

Mixed Flower Seeds for Wild Gardens

Teachers Will Find These Mixtures Useful for School Gardens

Those who cannot give the constant care necessary for finely arranged flower beds will find the ‘‘Wild Garden” a delightful substitute,
with its constant and ever varying bloom. Such a flower bed is a continual surprise and pleasure, as new varieties and the old-garden favorites
flower successively throughout the season. Thin out where plants are crowded and keep clear of weeds. A splendid mixture of 100 sorts
of beautiful free-blooming annuals, per pkt. 5c., 14 oz. 35c. Fine mixture of perennials, per pkt. 5c., 14 oz. 35c.

76 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS

No Discount

GLADIOLI

These showy flowers are very easily raised, and with their tall spikes and brilliant colors
of almost every variety, simple and blended, make one of the most magnificent displays of
the flower garden. By planting from May to July, a continuous succession of flowers will
be secured. Plant in rows 2 feet apart, 4 inches apart in the row, and 6 inches deep. These
need to be housed in the Autumn.

During the blooming period, at our Lynn branch, 198 Oxford St., we can supply
the public with many thousand spikes each week, all of which we grow on our own
farms.

We will also have on exhibition many varieties to enable our friends to select the

colors and varieties most desirable.

vi : Each Doz. 100
AMERICA. An exquisite soft lavender pink. The most popular variety in

the market on account of its magnificent flower spike................ $0.05 $0.45 $2.75
ATTRACTION. Deep crimson, conspicuous, large pure white center and

throat; very: fine eeneae ecto ie el Oo EE oe rile suisisPecremannee 08 .50 3.00
BARON J. HULOT. Without doubt the finest purple Gladiolus in culti-

VRCLOD sain eis cree Oneal ae ae aT SUSPEND: Cleo aR Lo sea Bec Sk RRR 08 .55 6.00
EUROPA. Beautiful white, with a faint tinge of lilacin the throat........ -25 2.50 17.00
GLORY OF HOLLAND. Very fine white, slightly tinted pale pink...... -15 1.65 11.00
EMMA THURSBY. White ground with carmine stripes............... -08 .75 6.00
EUGENE SCRIBE. Tender rose, blazed carmine red..................: -08 .80 6.00
IDA VAN. A beautiful deep salmon red, or flaming orange pink.......... .15 1.50 9.00

HALLEY. Very large, well expanded flower, delicate salmon pink, with a
slight roseate tinge; lower petals bear a creamy blotch with a stripe of
redithroughthecentercimaciidisiehiincnitee een aceon 10 8.75 5.00

‘LOVELINESS. A strong bold spike, carrying as many as eight blooms in
good condition; color cream with a faint suffusion of buff 01 apricot,

primrose inner petal and purplish throat, blue anthers............... 25 2.50
MRS. FRANCIS KING. Beautiful vermilion scarlet, very useful for
CU GERI ions sis Ea Aa Nr ee Eee TE SAH eta ctt ar ellalisiaterore Sener s -08 -60
MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. Pink with crimson scarlet blotches on
Pinte sfeiee) Cia desea ri chante ees ib Tl SITS A Bin Gla. Gintainte a Simo mA Oiccsiloe oa Srale be 0 -20 2.00 :
NIAGARA. Rich nankeen yellow, veined carmine in the center, and the Gladiolus
lower ends of the outside petals are also blushed with carmine. Stamens ~
purple; stigmas:pale carmines sc sree see sec erst rascietkercls 15 1.50
Each Doz. 9
PANAMA. Deeper pink than America spikes, long, with GROFF’S NEW HYBRID GLADIOLI
large, beautiful, well arranged flowers.............. 15 = 1.75 p= Winners) of cizteent fret) awarderatlbaneArnencantEpositions

PEACE. Very large flower, with large Cattleya-lilacblotch .15 1.50 | Buffalo, N. Y., 1901.-@& ie
alee 5 Mr. Arthur Cowee, who makes a specialty of Groff’s New Hybri

NS OB OLY ON Soft rosy pink, very beautiful, 1.50 Gladioli, is undoubtedly the world’s great Gladioli grower. Those who

ESS LIMO SIOO 01D ODODE 0G P:99 FBR FTO OKI g ROO A.80 0.02 0 2 : saw the pene sme in number once 2 was, nee annual ee
Deve tion of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society of Boston, n no

PRN CEPA Ee peeP. » es nod: the stwoc lower ‘ petels 10 1.00 to have a word said in their praise, for it was a revelation of beauty

never before thought possible.
SCHWABEN. Soft pure yellow, dark throat, very fine... .15 1.50 ¥ ,
GROFF’S SILVER TROPHY STRAIN. Mixture very choice.
GLADIOLUS IN- MIXTURE Words can hardly express the beauty of this strain. Per 100, by

5 express, $4.75; per 100 postpaid, $5.00; per doz. 50c.
LEMOINEI. Splendid mixture of spotted and blotched hybrids.
Price, per 100, by express, $2.25; per 100, postpaid, $2.50;

per doz., postpaid, 35c. GROFF’S HYBRIDS
CHILDSII. Mixture of fine seedlings. Price, per 100, by express, The size and coloring of many of the sorts are really marvellous.
$2.50; per 100, postpaid, $2.75; per doz., postpaid, 35c. Brice, per ne by express, $2.50; per 100, postpaid, $2.75; per doz.
‘ : postpaid, 35c.
EXCELSIOR MIXTURE. Select hybrids of light eae Erte,
-00; h tpaid, $2.25; pe 6
Le Rt tA ah i are ea per doz DOUBLE TUBEROSES. Large Selected Bulbs
GANDAVENSIS MIXTURE. A fine mixture of hybrids. Price, | The Pearl. Beautiful, white, very sweet scented, double flowers,
per 100, by express, $1.50; per 100, postpaid, $1.75; per growing on tall stems, each stem bearing a dozen or more flowers.
doz., postpaid, 25c. Start in the house in March and transplant to open ground for
i i Summer blooming. Planted in pots in April and taken into the
GREGORY’S FANCY MIXTURE. A fine mixture made up from house when frost comes, they will freely bloom in December.
our named varieties. Price, per 100, $3.75 by express; per 100 First quality bulbs, each 5c., doz. 40c., postpaid; by express,

postpaid, $4.00; per doz. 50c. doz. 30c.

GREGORY'S HONEST SEEDS 77

SHEEP MANURE

We do not prepay Express or Freight

Is the ideal natural fertilizer prepared to conserve its greatest value.

orchards, vineyards. etc.

The fertilizer for lawns and gardens, flower beds, shrubbery,

HOW OUR SHEEP’S HEAD PULVERIZED MANURE IS PREPARED

The crude manure is taken from covered corrals, where sheep are
fattened for from thirty to sixty days on grain, and is then dried, ground
to an even fineness, and packed in bags and barrels for convenient use.
During the process all the weed seeds are killed by intense heat.

Sheep’s Head Sheep Manure is exceedingly rich in nitrogen, phos-
phorie acid and potash—three very essential and enriching ingredients
of the soil—and therefore most important to the growing crop. It
also adds humus, which is absolutely necessary to the soil, and which
is not provided by chemical fertilizers. Humus is formed by the de-
composition of animal and vegetable matter. This makes the soil
light and porous and capable of retaining moisture.

For the Lawn.—For the lawn there is nothing better than Sheep
Manure, and its convenience makes it the logical fertilizer. There is no
straw or other refuse in it as is always the case with crude manures,
Barnyard manure should never be applied to a lawn, as it usually con-
tains seeds of noxious weeds, which germinate and grow.

A few weeks will show surprising results.

To prepare the ground for a lawn, the soil should be plowed or spaded
toa depth of 6 or 8inches. Then apply Sheep’s Head Manure at the
rate of one pound to every 10 square feet. Rake or harrow thoroughly,
pulverizing the soil and leveling off as desired. Sprinkle quite well
with a hose and let stand twenty-four hours before seeding.

It will also stimulate the growth of grass of an old lawn; in fact, make
a new lawn of it. For this purpose about one pound to every thirty
square feet should be applied, two or three times during the season,
preferably after a light rain. After the application of the manure, the
lawn should be rolled and showered nicely with a spray and kept moist
for a few days.

For the Garden.—Its use on the vegetable garden will double the
veld and insure better vegetables, also hurry the growth for earlier
table use.

Price 5 lbs. 25c., 10 Ibs. 40c., 50 Ibs. $1.50, 100 Ibs. $2.50.

Apply about one pound to each four square feet, mixing thoroughly
with the loam. For transplanting Tomatoes, Cabbages, etc., a handful
can be dropped into each hole.

Probably the best way to use it is to scatter it broadcast, harrowing or
raking it lightly but reserving a little to use in the hills or drill. Then
the young plants will have some nourishment close at hand to give them
a good start.

In a Dry Season.—Liquid manure is a good thing to keep up the
courage of a garden during a dry season or whenever growth seems to
lag. It is readily prepared by filling a cheesecloth bag with fresh
manure and suspending it in a tub or barrel filled with water. One
pound of manure to four or five gallons of water makes a good solution.
Also use this on window boxes and in the conservatory.

Feed the Flowers.—Flowers as well as vegetables need feeding.
This is particularly true of Roses, which seldom get as much nourish-
ment as they really need, and which will wonderfully repay the extra
fertility in bloom. You can’t expect to have good flowers if you starve
the plants.

In potting plants, mix a small handful with two pounds of soil.

For Small Fruits.—It is very effective with Raspberries and Black-
berries and more especially with Grapes. The latter are very heavy
feeders and thrive on sheep manure, which should not be covered deep-
ly, but just covered with soil; and, as the roots travel far, the manure
should be scattered in a wide radius.

For young shrubbery, or a new hedge, apply on either side of the roots

orrakeitin. We have known of hedges to be a year in advance in their
growth, on account of the use of Sheep Manure.

Price by ton given on application.

Cannot be sent by mail.

LEGUME INOCULATING BACTERIA

Grown direct from the Nodules for us by the Eggert Chemical Co.

Insures a Catch, Increases the Yield, Enriches the Soil and Insures
Success with Legumes

PREPARED FOR

Crimson Clover

Garden Beans

Field Beans
Alsike Clover Garden Peas
Vetch Field Peas

Sweet Peas and all other Legumes

WHAT EXPERIMENT STATIONS SAY

_ New Jersey Bulletin 226 states that inoculation produced and
increased yield on Alfalfa; 75% on Beans and that Lima Beans and low
Peas were more than doubled.

_Alabama Bulletin 87 states that inoculation greatly increased the
yield of Hairy Vetch, Canada Field Peas and Crimson Clover. The
Increase in weight after drying the plants, Hairy Vetch, 89%; Canada
Peas, 138%; Crimson Clover, 146%.

Michigan Bulletin 224 shows large increase in yield.

California Bulletin 190. Horse beans were greatly increased in yield.
due to inoculation.

Alfalfa
Sweet Clover
Red Clover

South Carolina Bulletin 53 says inoculation is not a cure for all
but its prover use will send the farmer farther forward in three years
than it has been possible for him to go without it in a generation.

Legumes must have Nodules

Pure culture method cheapest and most
efficient.

Legumes cannot enrich the soil unless
Bacteria develops the Nodules.

When a legume crop is planted it should be supplied with its own
bacteria. This is called INOCULATION and can best be done by
inoculating the seed before it is sown with a pure high bred culture of
bacteria. When a healthy bacteria attaches itself to the root of its
own legume it propagates rapidly and soon forms a nodule populated
with millions of its own kind. These bacteria will then draw from that
inexhaustible source the air.

INOCULATION ESSENTIAL TO PRODUCE THE NODULES
ON THE ROOTS FOR DEPOSITING OF NITROGEN
IN THE SOIL

“Tt has been amply demonstrated, not only by hundreds of years
of actual experience, but by numberless carefully conducted experiments
in many countries and under widely varying conditions, that clovers
and numerous other legumes supplied with tubercle (nodule) bacteria
obtain from the air through the agency of these bacteria, under favor-
able conditions, all the nitrogen they require, and that they leave in the
soil considerable quantities for succeeding crops. Im Germany the
amount of nitrogen added to the soil by legumes, besides that taken
off in the crop, is estimated at 200 pounds per acre. In the United
States the average for sixteen States is 122 pounds, equivalent to not
less than 800 to 1,000 pounds of nitrate of soda per acre.” —Ext. Year-
book of Dept. of Agriculture for 1906.

Price, garden size 35c., one acre size 50c., two acre size 95c., four acre size $1.50, six acre size $2.00,
by mail postpaid.

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78 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

IMPLEMENTS AND SPRAYERS

IMPROVED MICHIGAN SEED DRILLS

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

In case a drill only is wanted, order the Michigan Seed Drill (Improved). But if both drill and
cultivator, order the combined Michigan Seed Drill and Hand Cultivator. (See engraving.)

In the course of our long farming experience we have used on our farm many kinds of seed drills. No
machine was suited to our needs until we purchased the “‘Michigan.”” We heartily recommend it to our
customers. Some of its excellent characteristics: 1. The feed is not a modification of any of those already
in use, but is an entirely new device, and while sowing Onion, Cabbage, Turnip, and that class of seeds equal es :
to the best drills on the market, it will also sow Parsnip, Carrot, Salsify, Beet, Mangel-Wurzel, Prickly Spin- ==s
ach, and other seeds of that class equally well, getting an eren row with light seeding, thus making a saying
of seed and laborin thinning. 2. It is simple in construction and operatlon, with no complicated
adjustments to get out of order; frame is all iron. 3. Without stooping, one movement of the
hand will raise or lower the marker. 4. The seeds in sowing are in full view, and if thereis any ~<
failure to drop from the clogging of the opening or any other reason, it will instantly be detected.
5. That the ‘‘Michigan Seed Drill’’ has no superior, if any equal, has been demonstrated by numerous
trials in competition with the best drills made. 6. It is easily thrown out of gear for moving from one
place to another.

We also offer the Combined Michigan Seed Drill and Hand Cultivator, having five teeth, two
hoes and two ploughs, for use in cultivating. This has been improved in haying two front wheels instead
ofone. It can be used, allowing work to be done between two rows of plants, or so that both sides of a row
can be worked at once.

Charles E. Lepper, Akin, N. Y., writes: “Your new Michigan Seed
Drill worked splendid with cabbage and beet seeds.”’ ] NATIONAL BROADCAS
Mr. Peter Marble, Peabody, Mass., states: ‘‘That the Michigan
Improved Seed Drill is a dandy to sow beans, in fact there is nothing SOWER
equal to it for sowing all kinds of seeds.”’
A circular of spare parts, with prices, will be enclosed in every :
drill. We will prepay the express on the Michigan Seed Drills (For Grasses and
to all points in New England. Grains)
No.1. Michigan Seed Drill Improved, $9.50. : ;
No. 7.. Combined Michigan Seed Drill and Hand Culti- | ¢,,1bis combines the good 8

vator, $11.50. broadcast sower. It is
No. 10. Hill and Drill Seeder, $10.50. cheap, strong, durable

No. 12. Combined Hill and Drill Seeder, Single and Double | 25d accurate. No farmer

Wheel Cultivator, Hoe and Plow, $13.00. can afford to sow his seed
by hand. We use it on

our own farms. Price,
EUREKA KITCHEN- chaser's expense, $2.00,
GARDEN DRILL

Useful also for hotbed planting. A simple
but effective little seed drill, which will do
the work infinitely faster and better than
hand work. It sows and covers Beets, Cab-
bages, Carrots, Celery, Lettuce, Onions,
Radishes, Spinach, Turnip and all such seed
with great regularity. The force feed brush
inside the hopper, and the furrow shoe, which
may be raised or lowered, make the Eureka
superior to all other hand seed drills. Price,
by express, at purchaser’s expense, $1.35.

NEW ERA SPRAYER

20th CENTURY
ADJUSTABLE
WEEDER

This weeder is made of the best
oil tempered clock spring steel. It
ismadeintwosizes. Large one has
52-inch handle, and small one with
a 74-inch handle. The large one
is very useful in the Corn field, vege-
table and flower garden, and around
shrubbery, the small one useful for
florists and all persons having care
of small plants. Nothing finer for
the women folks to use. It will pay
for itself in one day in the time
saved. It is reversible and the small
end will go anywhere your thumb
and finger can, and both ends can be
used to cut as light or deep as you
choose. Most weeders if you are not
careful, will go so deep that they
cut the rootlets. Endorsed by the
Massachusetts Agricultural Col-
lege, and by the Connecticut State
College. Large Size Weeder, 60c.
Small Size, 30c., by parcel post.

Thousands are now used all over.
the United States as an insect ex-
terminator for killing plant lice,
flea beetles, aphids, green fly, mealy
bugs, ete. Capital for keeping flies
from cattle and horses. Always
clean and dry the reservoir before
putting away. We can supply
these in treble tube and all gal-
ZF vanized. Price, by express, at

Se purchaser’s expense, 75c.

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GREGOR Y’S HONEST SEEDS 79

‘““KANT-KLOG”’ SELF-OPERATING
; SPRAYER

Works Automatically by Compressed Air

Description. The sprayer
body is made of heavy pol-
tied brass or galvanized steel.

BEBE and further
eit ened by a heavy steel
band around the bottom.
A safety valve is provided to
allow air to escape after the
necessary pressure has been
obtained.

Sprayer holds between four

and five gallons, and can be
Bacried either by carrier strap
or air-pump handle.

Sprays Fruit Trees, Potatoes,

Vegetables, Tobacco and

Cotton. For Wagons,
Windows, Henhouses,
Fires, Disinfecting, etc.
Directions. A few seconds’

working of the air-pump thor-
oughly agitates the solution
and charges the sprayer with
compressed air. This being a
very powerful and elastic force

, as soon as the thumb
presses the shut-off, force out
the liquid in the form of either
spray, or a solid, continuous
stream, as desired.

After sprayer is charged you
need not stop for anything;
just walk along from one row to another; the machine will supply suffi-
cient spray to enable you to do the work as fast as you can wa

Thoroughly strain all mixtures before putting in machine. This
sprayer has been in use on our farm for years, and we can state from
actual experience that it is the finest apparatus for spraying aa
fruits, potatoes, melons, cucumbers and squashes that we know of.
Price, by express, at purchaser’s expense, Polished Brass, $9.50.
The same machine of Galvanized Steel, $6.50.

All sprayers need to be thoroughly cleansed immediately after using

3-ft. extension pipes, for spraying trees, 50c. each.

CONTINUOUS SPRAY
ATOMIZERS

Sprays up, down, straight
ahead or at any angle

Sprays continuously, the forward stroke of plunger storing sufficient
eae to make spray continuous while return stroke is being made.

rass Spray Tube removable for cleaning. Two Spray caps; Brass
Valve; Tin pump barrel. Liquid tanks of tin, and brass. Capacity
one quart. Price, Tin, 75c., Brass $1.25. by express at purchaser’s
expense. ;

LANG’S —

This we find to be by actual trial a
Hee labor saver; it will save its
a: cost in a day. The
special advantage of
this over all other
weeders of this class
Y is that it has a band
which passes over
the fingers, which,
when the tool is not
35c. i in use, gives fuil use
- to the hand for pull-

J By Mait ing weeds and thin-
t plants with-
PREPAID 30712:

out laying down the
Price, by express, 30c.; by

7 on EARTH.

tool. It is neatly and strongly made.
mail, postpaid, 35c.

A NEW SPRAY
and
FORCE PUMP

Junior 5 As a Barrel Sprayer

We do away entirely with the objectionable foot-rest, clamps, leather
suction, packing, etc., ete. This pump requires no fastening of any
kind, holds itself down and works anywhere and everywhere. All the
operator need do is to press the plunger down. It rises of itself. The
all-brass suction working within a brass cylinder with all brass valves,
does away entirely with all leather, rubber or other packing. It is
practically impossible for any part to get out of order. Everything
except handle and hose are solid Brass.

Is the easiest working and will do more different kinds of work than
any pump ever made. Will pump from a pail, barrel, tank, spring or
creek. Without fastening of any kind it stands firmly wherever placed.
Weighs only three pounds. Ready for instant use everywhere.
Farmers with an ordinary amount of spraying put a barrel on their
wagon, set this pump in and spray their trees as effectively as their
neighbor who uses an outfit weighing and costing five times as much.

Will throw two solid continuous streams, one flat spray and one fine
round spray. Has automatic mixer to keep solution stirred, pleases
everybody and will last a lifetime.

Price of pump complete as shown in cut, $4.25. Brass pipe for
elevating nozzle in tree spraying, length 3ft. Price 50c.

DAISY HAND-
SEEDER. De-
signed for use
in hotbeds and
small gardens.
This little seed-
er is so reason-
able in price it <G
is within the
reach of all;
very easy to
handle. Price,
50c., postpaid

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HAZELTINE’S HAND WEEDER
(ONE-SIXTH FULL SIZE)

This is not only a good ¢
weeder and scraper, but
with its point becomes
a good implement for the
thinning out where plants 5
are too thick and for lightening the soil. The blade is solid
steel, oil tempered, 7% in. wide, 4% in. thick, and is sharp on
all its edges. Capital for cenit thinning and stirring the
soil among onions, carrots, strawberries, etc. Price, by
express, 30c., mail, postpaid, 35c,

80 JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SON’S RETAIL CATALOGUE

INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES

LIQUIDS AND POISONS ARE NOT MAILABLE
THESE PRICES ARE BY EXPRESS OR FREIGHT AT PURCHASER’S EXPENSE

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

ANT-I-CIDE (Sterlingworth). The best and most effective remedy
for cleaning ants from your lawn. It is a non-poisonous powder,
producing quick results. It is easily applied by strewing on the
infested surface. One pound will treat 300 square feet of surface
Price, 1 Ib. 30c., 5 Ibs. $1.25.

ARSENATE OF LEAD. Kills all leaf-eating insects, like potato bugs,
rose bugs, fruit tree worms, gypsy and brown-tail moths, caterpillars,
elm beetles, etc., and sticks like paint to the leaves. It is easy to
apply and won’t injure the most tender foliage. Price, 1 lb. 35c.,
Se $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.20, 25 Ibs. $5.25, 50 Ibs. $10.00, 100 Ibs.

CREOSOTE MIXTURE. Remedy for gypsy moth. Recommended
by the Massachusetts Gypsy Moth Commission. Is sure death to
the eggs of the gypsy moth, tussock moth and similar insects. Price,
qt. 25c.

“BLACK LEAF 40”’ (Sulphate of Nicotine). Highly recommended

by spraying experts for destroying aphis, thrips, etc., without injury
to foliage; is perfectly soluble in water; no clogging of nozzles.
Price, 1 oz. bottle 25c.; 14-lb. can 75c., makes 47 gallons; 214-lb.
can $2.50, makes 240 gallons; 1014-lb. can $10.75, makes 1000
gallons.

CUT WORM KILLER (Sterlingworth). Produces
- quick results and the most effective cut worm
2 killer yet introduced. It is non-poisonous to the
user or animals. To protect the plants place the
killer around the plant when grown in hills, and
1 if grown in rows place the killer on both sides
| of the rows. Never sprinkle on the plants. It
is so alluring to cut worms that they are attracted
to it in place of any vegetation. One pound
sufficient for 175 plants in hills and for 150 feet
of drill. In sprinkler top cans. Price, Ib.
25c., 5 Ibs. $1.00, 25-Ib. drum with sprinkler
eee panes 100-lb. paper lined burlap bags,

HELLEBORE. Universally used for the destruction
of rose slugs and currant worms. Very effectual and
cheap. Price, 14 Ib. 25c., 14 Ib. 40c., Ib. 75c.

KEROSENE EMULSION. Not injurious to foliage, and a sure
remedy for lice, scale insects and most soft-bodied insects. Very
valuable for washing domestic pets. Kills by contact. Price, pt.
25c., qt. 45c., gal. $1.00, 5 gals. $4.00.

“IMP SOAP SPRAY.”’ The “Imp Soap Spray”
is a vegetable poison that is destructive to insects
without injuring plants or roots, does not spot
fruit, leaves, grass or deface paint work. It is
clean and colorless; may be used on fruit trees,
shade trees, flowering shrubs, vines and on all
sorts of plants both under glass and out of doors.
It is most effective against rose bug, mealy
bug, white, black, green and rhododendron fly,
red spider, thrips, aphis, fruit pests, elm leaf
beetle and moths either in larva or winged forms.
One gallon is mixed with from 25 to 40 gallons of water. Full di-

rections accompany package. Professional sprayers use 5 gallons

Imp Soap Spray to each 125-gallon power machine for elm leaf beetle

and orchard pests.

Prices} 1 pint) camoercni-les eloreloeinieieteie\eletele lerelei- $0.30
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Aisallonvcan se enefietekdet ce iielecr terre 1.65
Seallonicamereeriie cies: Achondige ots 6.50

LIME SULPHUR, BOWKER’S CONCENTRATED. Kills San
Jose scale, oyster shell and bark lice, etc., and gives the tree a thor-
ough ‘‘house cleaning.” It should be applied any time after the
leaves drop in the Autumn and before the buds start in the Spring.
1 gallon makes 10 gallons of spray. Guaranteed under the National
Insecticide Act. Price. 1 gal. 75c., 5 gals. $2.50.

STERLINGWORTH LIME SULPHUR. Price, 1 qt. can, 25c.

SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP. Isa powerful agent for the destruction
of bugs and insects. One or two applications will rid plants of the
pests. Animals may be washed with same solution that is used for
plants, or a lather may be made and applied with hand or sponge.
Full directions with each cake. 8-oz. cake makes 4 gals. prepared
solution, mailed, postpaid, 30c.; 3-oz. cake makes 114 gals.
prepared solution, mailed, postpaid, 15c.

PYROX, BOWKER’S. The one best spray for apples, potatoes and
general purposes against leaf-eating insects and fungous diseases.
This combined insecticide and fungicide is better than Paris Green,
Arsenate of Lead or Bordeaux Mixture and cheaper to use. It sticks
to foliage like paint in spite of heavy rains. Guaranteed under the
National Insecticide Act. Price, 1 lb. 35c., 5 Ibs. $1.40, 10 Ibs.
$2.50, 25 Ibs. $5.75, 50 Ibs. $10.75, 100 Ibs. $20.00.

STERLINGWORTH WEED KILLER.
Compounded especially for use on walks,
drives, tennis courts, golf links, ete. It
is a dry powder, to be dissolved in water.
When applied to vegetation it completely
destroys all kinds of weeds, grass. Full
directions on each package. Price, 1 lb.
pkg. makes 15 gals., covers 45 to 60
sq. yds., 50c.; 5-lb. pkg. makes 100
gals., covers 300 to 400 sq. yds., $2.00.

POULTRY DRESSING. A strictly first-
class article, made from American-grown
sage and other herbs, while the dressings
generally on the market often contain
foreign-grown herbs, which are poorly
cured. Price, per doz., postpaid,
$1.40; per doz., by express, $1.20; per
box, postpaid, 16c.; by express, 14c.

FIVE POUNDS
- STERLINGWORTH

HONEST SAGE AND MUSTARD. Sage put up in good old-fashioned
way, using the leaves only, retains the green color, and what is more
important, the strong sage flavor. Ground mustard is the pure
article of full strength, whereas that in the market is generally adul-
terated. The mustard weighs four ounces and the sage two ounces,
per box. We cansend these to such of our customers as want a pure
article, at 16c. a box for the sage and 22c. for the mustard, postpaid
by us; or for 14c. and 18c., respectively, when either by express or
freight, and 2c. less per box of each either way, where a dozen of each
istaken. Wecansend sage in the leaf for those who preferit. Price
per large package, postpaid, 15c.

STERLINGWORTH LAWN
COMPOUND

DESTROYS THE WEEDS NOT THE GRASS

Will kill such weeds as plantain, dandelions, chickweed and most
other weeds having a broad hairy surface. Sterling¢worth Lawn
Compound is a non-poisonous dry powder for sowing on the lawn
and adheres to the broad flat leaves of such weeds as those named
above. The ingredients in combination with the sun’s rays burn out the
weeds. The compound has an invigorating effect on the grass, which
stimulated by it, springs ah rapidly and gets ahead of the weeds that
have been Beaters and killed by the compound and quickly chokes
them out. Sterlingworth Lawn Compound helps give to the
grass a beautiful rich bottle green velvety color so much ad
by lovers of good lawns.

Five pounds will be enough for 500 to 700 square feet. Directions
with each package. Prices, 5 lb. cans 60c., mailing weight 6 Ibs.;
10 Ib. cans $1.00, mailing weight, 11 Ibs.;, 50 Ib. kegs $4.00:
100 Ib. kegs $7.50, By express at purchaser's expense.

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for charges. In the case of large orders, if not specially instructed, we will use our own judgment in the interest of
our customers whether to send them by express or freight

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Gregory's Great Dollar Collection
of Vegetable Seeds

A good deal of careful thought has been devoted to making this collection a most unusual

bargain of Gregory’s Honest Seeds. In the first place, this collection differs radically from

Sithose offered élsewhere in consisting only of the very choicest vegetables in every class.
Bean, Bountiful
Crosby’s
Detroit, Dark Red

feel that this collection is such an unusual bargain that we cannot allow any discount on same.

20 UP-TO-DATE VEGETABLES All for $1.00. Postpaid

Cucumber, Imp. White Spine
Lettuce, Early Curled Simpson
Lettuce, Hanson

Muskmelon, Rocky Ford
Watermelon, Peerless

Onion, Danvers Yellow
Parsnip, Abbott’s

20 PACKETS IN ALL FOR ONE DOLLAR POSTPAID

Beet, Gregory’s Imp.

@abhace, All Seasons

Carrot, Danvers

Corn, Carpenter’s Gold Sweet

Peas, Gregory’s Excelsior
Pumpkin, Sugar

Radish, Scarlet Globe
Radish, French Breakfast
Squash, Hubbard
Turnip, White Egg
Tomato, Chalk’s Jewel

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FoR THE Back-Yard Garden ONLY 50c.

The Lenox Plant Sprayer

Sent complete with two extra bulbs for $1.00 postpaid. The thing long needed.
Just what mother was long looking for.

With this new sprayer a fine spray
may be thrown under; over, or upon
the foilage of any plant or shrub,
thoroughly drenching and removing
dust and insects. Water or any kind
of liquid Insecticide may be applied
with it. Spraying under the leaves,
the thing long needed. The most
effective, convenient and durable and
the cheapest of all sprayers. It is
available for house plants, garden
plants, vegetables, shrubs, small fruits,
ete. For sprinkling the wash it is worth
its weight in gold. 50c. each, postpaid.

Spraying Under the Leaves.

Also 2 extra bulbs for Laundry use all $1.00.

A cake of tobacco soap for the plants will come with it, the cake is small, but the soap is good.

The easiest working sprayer on the market.
Don’t forget to order one.

You need it.

Spray will reach 8 to 10 feet if needed.

Just press it a little more.

Page
Vegetable Seeds, Novelties

3-10
Flower Seed, Novelties. .11, 12
Asparagus Seed and Roots.14

Beans 2, 3, 15, 16, 17, 18
PRROEG a oa ooshaiwins syne Ze i, 29520
Swiss Chard or Spinach
Beetian oscar stay 2, 3, 20
Mangel-Wurzel.............20
Sugur Beets... J... 0... 20
Brussels Sprouts ee acer: 21
Broccoli. 21
Cabbages.. age 4, KG: ot | 22) 23
CERES a sates sack a 4) 24. 25
Cauliflower.......... 4, 25, 26

Books on Gardening, 2d page of Cover.

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Gelenyeeiica cece 10, 26, 27 Muskmelon........... 37, 38
Chicorys ee ee 27 Watermelon......... 39, 40
Collards...... 27 Mipstard OS Me hho Res an ae
Goris.) hs E15), 28, 200780), |) NEB CUT BURA ns 2c + 2 n Van
Cress... miele : 30 | Onions...........6, 41, 42, 43
Dandelion. . nendooasosg dpe ueces || (yet eACoongag maison me 43
GCucamber. fo 0.0. ...5, 31, 32 Parsleyiinie sci sccau is aie ee A
MOSSP Ian Gore) soe sce 33 Parsnips-...<. a staseopichs 44
MGA VG =). iiacce scan ee ses {ae Peas.... 6, 7, 10, 44, 45, 46
Herbs St ene a 59 ReOpDPers 3 chic aoe raise eras 47
RAO eS Peta tevhare.s Reed Bom pkint oo o/c. cbc ee one ke
Kohtirabil. 255 5200. anes Radishee sn .cccneeae sar 48, 49
Lawn Seed..............13, 56 Rhubarbics ii. sn0e eee. 49
MIG rea toca oh, ads ties s,s 33 Saleiivs vie Sse aes . 50
Lettuce. .2, 34, 35, 36 Sheep Manure So hake 77

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Turnip. 03

Evergreen Trees............
Grains and Grasses... .56, 59
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Potatoes. . ....60, 61
Flower Seeds. . vill. 12, 62-75

Summer Flowering Bulbs

76, 77
Poultry Dressing........... 80
Sage and Mustard. ... 80
Implements. . 78, 79

| Insecticides and Fungicides. 80
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