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s liberal. ee festowed on me, and forthe many kind letters
regard to the good quality of my seeds. Iam happy to say I do not know
single dissatisfied customer; but should there be any such, if they will write to me,
s ender satisfaction. I do not boast of having. the largest seed house in the
the most magnificent Catalogue, filled with. illustrated beauty; and bewitch-
all understand the SIO really has to pay for in high- privet seeds. ) But

ting them, ane: putting ican up myself [ KNOW WHAT t AM SELL.
) supply GOOD-SIZED PACKETS at areasonable price, —
‘season h been oe in excess of ane previous - year; and T find

scataee seed asta from all the oddg
Seiecintin ‘melons, and onions; headless cabbages,
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» £80 MONEY MADE EASILY AND RAPIDLY. 80
< «) ANY ONE—even Girls and Boys can make good wages selling my
a y, Packet seeds. Take orders at my regular catalog rates, (see page 10)
2 and remit $1.00 for each $1.50 ordered (you keep one-third for your
“ rouble;) f also send the Farm Journal to any address one year free for each $2, 00 yon remit.
3 BETTER STILL.—If you get orders for $10.00 worth (or more) of packets you may
; keep one-half for your pay, (ne Farm Journal-owith this offer.)-Now I want my seeds in-
‘\ troduced in your neighborhood and you can make money helping me, so. please take: this
“* catalog and sample pkts. if you have them, and go among your friends and neighbors and
see how easily yon can get up a club; almost everyone will order a few packets at least; and +
~ many will give you large orders, and yery soon you will secure $10.00, $25.00, or $50.00
<* avorth or more, and have one-half in cash for your trouble, I hope you can send me many. =
large eluhs, but get up a elnb anyway—no matter how small. My packets are so neéat, so
large and well filled, and withall my price is so low that your success must be certain.
E<"Remember LT always add many new:and valuable seeds gratis—fill all orders promptly,
—send everything postpaid, and guarantee entire satisfaction. Tell this to your customers.

THE ABOYHE offers are on PACKETS seeds only. On seeds by weight and measure,
* Collections, Cinnamon Vines’and Potatoes you may keep one-fourth for your trouble—pro-
s: vided your order amounts to $5.00 (ot otherwise.) I will send additional Catalogs, Order
Sheets etc. free if you can use them to advantage. Wishing you much success, I remain,
y Very truly yours, A. T. COOK.

DAS DIS TIS ES AS US AS ES SAYS AS SAS AS BS AS SAS AS DiS SLI AS HS AS HS ES BE
Please Read, and Remember That

My seeds are raised for My Customers. I put in extra packets with every order.
Terms, strictly casu with the order. Everything in this Catalogne carefully
I send. no seeds on credit, or commission. packed and sent by mail prepaid, ‘at prices given.

Postage-stamps taken same as cash when I guarantee entire satisfaction in every-
not convenient for you to remit otherwise. thing | Uder, in so far that, should any prove
HYDE PARK, N.Y. is my Money-Order Office, | otherwise, I will refill the order gratis.

HOW TO SEND MONEY ETC:

Although letters sent in the usual way very seldom get lost, -it is, perhaps, best,—when $1.00
or more is enclosed, to send by one of the following methods, (which may be done at my- risk,)
Registered Letter; Post-Office Order; Bank Draft, or by Express-order, SI always
put in more than enough extra packets to pay expense’ of ordering,

I GUARANTEE that all seeds sent out by me, shall reach their destination in good‘ con-
dition, and will replace any that may be lost or injured on the way:—thus I warrant. everything
but the crop, and make the purchase of seed the Safest investment possible,

ORDER EARLY. ~ Please send your orders early as “possible, before the rush, while my
stock is complete: I will have more time-to add extra packets, and you will have the «seeds on
hand just when you want them. Should you receive more than-one of my Catalogues, or Circu-
lars, please hand to some friend, and thus do both them and me afayvor.

WHAT I PROPOSE TO-DO. - ist. Lo furnish my customers the very best» seeds at a —rea-
sonable prite, 2d. To furnish large size, well filled packets. 3d. To fill all orders promptly.

PARTICULAR ATTENTION. . If any of my customers the past season purchased seeds of me
that. did not give entire satisfaction, will kindly mention it when ordering this season, I will be
pleased to give them anything-+they wish of equal valne.

“Plant in your garden some flowers to cheer you,
To gladden your view thro’ the long summer days;
They will cheer you when sadness comes stealing upon yon,
And lighten your cares as in childhood at play.”

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CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS

is one of myspecialties, and my trade in them,—al-
ways large,—is rapialy increasing. ay eters
ean rely upon Spee those of the very best quality
and finest strains. warrant My FLOWER SEEDS as
fully as I do my Vegetable Seeds, and I guarantee all
to be fresh; true to name, and of good vitality:

“Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also np?

thing

they are far above the ordinary grades. No

and uniform good types. They are grown for the most critical buyers,

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amily garden

, and are’all that can be desired for a f

greater comfort or more profitable than a good garden. My seeds are noted for their extreme earliness

MY VEGETABLE SEEDS are confined to the very best sorts

talog as many have [neither is my price as

y printing a plain catalog I can give you better bargains in seeds.

I KNOW there is not as much paint, not as much paper, not as many exagerated pictures and extravagant descriptions in my ca

high;] but my cabbages will head as well, and my flowers be as beautiful and smell as sweet as theirs.

A. T. COOK’S CATALOGUE OF TESTED SEEDS, 3

Specialties, Novelties. and Improved Varieties.

The following list of Specialties, new, and improved varieties of Vegetable seeds, etc. have been
mostly grown, and fully tested by me, and found to be worthy of all the praise I have given
them; and my customers will find them all of great value and merit.

SHOE PEG

SUGAR CORN,

This new variety,
is the sweetest and
choicest sort grown,
has sold at double
the prices of all oth-
er Varieties. It has
the deepest grain
and smallest cob of
any. The cut is
from nature—re-
duced in size,

The stalks are of
medium height,
sometimes yielding
aS many as 5 ears.
The kernel is small,
very long, white, exe
ceedingly tender,
sweet and of a rich
flavor; in maturing
it is medium late.
It possesses so
many desirable
qualities that no
market or private
garden is complete
without it.

NEW BUSH LIMA BEAN.- Pkt. 10 cts; 3 for

Think of raising Limas without poles! They grow > tS: dt. 49 cts.
18 inches high, ina compact bush form, and produce The SHOE PEG
enormous crops of delicious Lima Beans; (a single Cornisthe best we
plant has produced 270 pods.) The beans are the size ever ate.” C. Weck-
of the Sieva or small Lima, and of delicious quality. ¢SSer,SanbornN.Y.
It is two weeks earlier than the common Lima. This “Of the 6 kinds of
fact alone would stamp it as a most valuable novelty; sweet corn grown
but when in addition we realizethatitisatrueBUSH this year, the Shoe
BEAN, requiring no Supports, some idea ofits great Peg was best. It
value can be obtained. Pkt. 10c. 2 for 25 cents. was so Sweet and
delicate-lavored
that some of the
household would
touch no other—
while this was to be
had,” A.J. Wilson,
Macedon, N. Y.

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atime? All unworthy
ssorts are left out of this
pcatalogue.

WHITE VELVET OKRA,

Why not try Okra this 4,
year? You willlikeites- ¥
pecially if you try this
splendid new variety. It
is very early, distinct

IGNOTUM TOMATO. and of attractive white
velvet appearance, of

All should plant the new Ignotum Tomato. A superior flavor and tend-
“priceless paragon” in the Tomato line ; the earliest, erness. The young pods
most solid and valuable Tomato ever introduced. It are nice forsoups, stews, 6
will wipe out fifty old sorts atasweep. Why growa ete., andalso mucn liked Me
poor sort when you can lave such a variety as this? when pickled. The pods
My stock seed came from Fountain-head, (Cornell are of extra large size,
Agricultural College.) Seeds are few in the fruits, and produced in great
and necessarily expensive. Pkt. 10c. 3 for 25c. abundance. Packet 10c.

CLUB AGENTS and all others should remember that $1.00 pays for seeds IN PACKETS
to the amount of $1.50—and that $2.00 will pay for $3.00 worth—and the FARM JOUR-
NAL one year thrown in. Bear in mind I send everything prepaid and guarantee safe ar-
rival—no matter whether you live in Maine or California. 3S" See opposite page.

aaloete a Ya evan

4 DESIRABLE NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES.

SEMINOLE WATERMELON.

This new melon originated in Florida, the land of
melons. Itis extra early, extra large. enormously
productive, and of most delicious flavor. All lovers
ef fine melons should give the New Seminole a trial.

Pkt. 10 cts., 3 for 25 cts.
: a GIRIS
FLOWERS. Piers
= *God might have made theearth bring $
# Enough for great and small, [forth § A chance
= 'Phe oak-tree and the cedar-tree. s for you
= Without a flower at all. » to make
® He might have madeenough,enough # money.
= Forevery want of ours, j 3
= For luxury, medicine, and toil, =: Get up
= And yet have made no flowers. = clubs for
s Our outward life requires them not, the
s Then wherefore had they birth? Cinnamon
= To minister delight to man. Vine.
H To beautify the earth !
= Tocomfort man—to whisper hope It is
=» _Whene’er his faith is dim, easily done
# For He whocareth for the flowers see pages
z Will care much more for him! F i8and 18
Qensuannnanannncesenanrocescensauencenencssusssncneuet .

BEANS: New Golden

Prize,—Early, and very
productive: Poce long,
brittle, and ENTIRELY
STRINGLESS: ofa rich

- golden wax color. Excel-
lent both as a snap bean
and a shell bean for win-
ter use. The plants grow
very uniform; are ex-
ceedingly hardy, and I
have never known them
to blight, or rust in the
least. I consider them
decidedly the best dwarf
bean, I ever raised. Pkt.
10 c. 3for 25c. qt. 45 cts.

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oulove Flowers? Ifso be sure and

Few are aware HOW
EXCELLENT are the Sa-
voy Cabbages. They are
of much finer flavor and
quality than the best of
other sorts. Every family
should grow some for
their own use. The Drum-
head I offer is the best of
its class, and is aptly call-
ed ’’Perfection.’ The
a heads are large, finely

a curled, very compact, and
of most superior flavor. It is an excellent winter
keeper. My strain of seed is unusually choice and
far superior to the imported, [which I could furnish
for half my prices. } Pkt. 5cts. 6 for 25 cts.
one-fourth lb. 75 cts. 1b. $2.50.

CARROT. New Oxheart. This carrot comes from
France, andisadecided advance in shape, and is
easily harvested; it ‘is very thick, attaining from
three to four inches in diameter. It is of fine quality,
and will prove of great value both in family and mar-
ket gardens. Pkt. 5c.

H. A. Mc.QUISTON, Fair Haven, Ohio. May, 30 th.
1889. writes:—The last three years I have planted
Cook’s seeds side by side with those of our most re-
liable seedsmen such as a tH ig * e
and many others; and Cook’s always come out ahead.
Thave watched it closely and it has surprised me
greatly: the difference must be in the vital*ty of seed.

Por

offer thisseason, “THE PRINCESS”

which is nearly round, with heavily netted dark
green Skin; the flesh is of a rich salmon color, thick-
er than in most melons, and in flavor is SWEET
AND LUSCIOUS BEYOND DESCRIPTION. They ri-
pen early, and grow to good size, frequently weigh-
ing eight to ten pounds each. The vines grow vigor-
ously and are very productive, often producing six
to eight perfect melons on a single vine.
Pkt. 5 cts. 6 for 25 cts.

ion—12 pkts. for only 30 cts.

Better still get up a club of 10 [all your friends

d keep $1.00 for pay. See page 18.

GIRLS! Do y
order a Gem Collect

\€=a will want it) an

[CUT ONE-THIRD NATURAL SIZE].

COOK’S IMPROVED LIWA. —Best Lima
Bean grown, either for home use or market, very

productive, It is the most tender and delicious of all
the bean family ; is the result of long and careful se-
lection. t®7 10 days to two weeks earlier than
other sorts. Pkt. 10 cts. 3 for 25 cts.

LARGE SUGAR PARSNIP:— Roots long, white,

smooth. tender, sugary. and of excellent flavor.
Parsnips are improved by remaining in the ground

exposed to frost during winter. Pkt. 5c.

MANGEL-WURZEL BEET.

GOLDEN TANKARD. This is decidedly the finest
mangle in cultivation; the flesh rich golden yellow,
exceecingly nutricious. Itisa very heavy croppel.

Pkt. 5 cts. 1-4 tb 20 cts. fb. 50 cts.

@ new ~
Muskmelon of extraordinary value. which after a
thorough trialhas proven of unsurpassed quality.
My engraving, made from uature, shows their shape,

ood Seeds, Good Measure, Good Extras and plenty of them. It

S to grow

I sell seeds that grow and only varieties that IT PAY

You will get G

8” all the unlucky seeds are left out.

Send me your orders.

WHAT YOU WANT is the best seeds and the most favorable price.
_Seasy to make selections from my Catalog. My seeds are ” lucky seed

_Ican always give your orders more of my personal attention if they come in before
I THINK I can serve you as well as any. Order now and I will TRY HARD to give you a pleasing surprise in the amotint of seeds ( and extras) you get.

ORDER EARLY. The best time to order is just as soon as you receive my Catalog.

the rush.

DESIRABLE NOVELTIES, AND SPECIALTIES. 5

BONNET, OR
DISH-CLOTH
GOURD.

This remarkable climber came
from Japan. The fruit grows from
one to two feet in length, and the
vine is very ornamental; producing
clusters of large yellow blossoms,
in pleasing contrast with the sil-
very shaded, dark green foliage.

A natural dishcloth, and a most
admirable one is furnished by the
peculiar lining of this fruit which
is sponge-like, porous, very tough,
elastic and durable. Many ladies
prefer this dishcloth to any pre-
pared by art. As@ substitute for
sponges in the bath, and for many
other toilet purposes, they have no
equal. For fancy work they should
be gathered before they get fully
ripe and dry; the lining then is ofa
delicate cream -color resembling
embossed antique lace. Beautiful
card baskets, bonnets fans etc. can
be made from it. In the North this
variety requires to be started ina
hof-bed. Packet, 10 cents.

MAMMOTH SILVER KING ONION.

This new va-
riety grows to
amostremark-
able size, often
from 15 to 20
inches in Cir-
cumference,
\\, and weighing

\Wi2 trom 2 to 4 Ibs.
i ) ZB The flesh is

: mild and pleas-
ant flavor. The
Silver King
matures early, andisof perfect form. Itshould be in
every family and market garden. Pkt. 10c. 3 for 25c.

POWELL’S PROLIFIC POLE BEAN.

This wonderful new variety, [first introduced by
me, ] originated in North Carolina—a few seeds were
kindly sent me for trial by Prof. R.S. POWELL, who
writes:—‘‘They are an extraordinary snap bean sur-
passing anything ever seen in our section—bearing
profusely, and continuing until frost: they are very
tender and palatable—six hills enough for a family.”

I have found this bean a most rampant grower, ons
plant filling apole with a mass of vines—densely
loaded with luscious beans. I do not claim too much
when I say they are fully TWICE AS PRODUCTIVE
aS any other variety in existence. They area sight
worth seeing; almost a solid mass of pods from the
bottom to top of the pole. The handsome green pods
average 8 or 9 beans to the pod, grow very uniform,

about 6 inches long; perfectly stringless, very thick ;

meated, tender, rich and buttery; possess an exquis-
ite favor when cooked—many calling it without ex-

ception the very best bean grown. Itis alate variety §&

and continues in bearing so long it might well be
called ‘‘everbearing.” I only offer it in packets.
Pkt. 15 cts. 2 for 25 cts. 5 tor 50 cts. 12 for $1.00.

S. E. GWINN, Mt. Ida. Fayette Co. W. Va. writes:
From 6 VINES of the Prolific BeansI sold 3 bushels
—a family of 9 eat from them liberally, and there is
still a bushel on the vines. Ineversaw anything to
compare with them. All your seeds done well.

AMY THOMPSON, Pine Grove, Ohio, Oct. 23d.

writes:—I raised 1800 Powell’s Prolific beans on ONE
VINE; which was the greatest yield I ever saw.

Mrs. C. E. LISSFORD, Kinards, S.C. writes:—
from five vines we ate beans all the summer, and
then gathered over one-half gallon of seed. They
were the admiration of the neighborhood; I have

picked a full mess of beans for dinner, without chang-
ing position at the vine. Our summer was dry,—but
the vines continued green and bearing, while all
other kinds of beans dried up, they are the best bean
I ever Saw grow, and I cannot command words to ex-
press the true value of such a garden treasure.

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DESIRABLE NOVELTIES, AND SPECIALTIES.

WATERMELONS.

Comprising the largest
cultivation, including all the following :

Cuban Queen,

New Dixie
Extra Karly,
Kolb Gem,

White Gem,
Honey,
Christmas,

In separate

#1; $1.00. Allare VERY CHOICE, grown separate and care- ‘§
g? fully mixed. Full directions on every packet—giving best :
methods of planting, cultivating, etc., to obtain the best .

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NEW PALMETTO ASPARAGUS.

This new variety is the finest ever cultivated in
this country. After four years trial in nearly all sec-
tions, it is pro-

nounced by all to
be far in advance
of others. Grow-
ing side by side

Colossal, under
exactly the same
treatment, the
Palmetto proves
to be at least a
week earlier, the
Stalks are heavi-
er, thicker, and
of finer flavor. It
is remarkably
tender, rich and
buttery when
cooked, and very
free from any
Mh tough or woody
f fiber. Every fam-
eS Vi ily should have a
gs Wee Nt i) adie supply of this
‘ foe eae ens & -M)itsa

Be healthfuland de-
licious vegetable, and I am sure all would, if it were
known how easily and quickly it can be grown.

8" My seed, is genuine ‘‘Palmetto,” and if well
planted and cared for, will produce larger and finer
asparagus at TWO YEARS of age, than other varie-
ties atfive. Cultural directions on every packet.

Large pkt. 10cts. 3for25cts. %1b.50c. one-
halflb. 85 cts. pound, $1.50, postpaid.

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TRULY A GIANT ASPARAGUS.—A bunch of the
Palmetto Asparagus grown by Robert Nichols, a
Philadelphia gardener, beats anything of the sort
ever heard of. The bunch, composed of about
fifty shoots, weighed 31 pounds. ft was a growth
of only three days. — ED. AMERICAN GARDEN.

NEW DWARF
CHAMPION TOMATO.

This variety is entirely
distinct; itis very dwarf
in habit, and can be plant-
ed as close as three feet.
It has proven itself remar-
kably early: ripening its
large fruit as early as July
ist. it is an immense crop-
per. Price 5 cts. per pkt.

with Conover’s_

aised between 300 and 400 from one packet of mixed

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, bore abundantl

EMERALD GEM
MUSKMELON.

This variety possesses
many fine qualities. It is
prolific. The flesh is salmon
color, very thick, of a rich
delicious flavor. It is pro-
nounced one of the sweet-
est, aS well as the earliest
small muskmelons grown.

Pkt 5 cts.

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JACKSON WONDER BUSH LIMA BEAN.

Here is ‘‘something new under the sun.” A won-
derindeed. The see:'s have been sold for $1.00 per
dozen. Itisacombination snap and Lima (or but-
ter) bean, grows about two feet high, and is im-
mensely productive—T quarts having been grown
from 25 seeds. When the pods are young they make
excellent snap beans, and later are shelled and used
same as otherlimas. Theirfiavor is very rich and
delicious. They are early. and continue in bearing
untilfrost. None but favorable reports have been
received. Packet 10 cts. 3 for 25 cts.

NEW SEEDS FREE FOR TRIAL.

As has been my usual custom for many years. I have again put up thousands of packets
of new and improved varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds, and willin all cases add a
liberal number free for trial among my customers.

THE FARM JOURNAL is also sent free for one year to all whose order amounts to $2.00

or more. If you do not need $2.00 worth, get a friend to send with you.
BOYS and GIRLS and even grown people can make good wages selling my seeds.
the liberal discounts and Premiums I offer on page 2.

It will pay.
See
Catalegs, Order Sheets, etc. free.

y, and bushels got ripe; we preserved

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e good satisfaction last year. Our muskmeloiis
diameter.

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e were two kinds of long melons; the banana measured 28 inches long and 6 in.
, they were splendid. The Husk Tomatoes were excellent, and so were the other Novelties, I want your seeds, and our nabors who saw our garden want some also. Please send Catalog. _

, Luther, Mich. writes:—Mr. A. T. Cook. Dear Sir. Your seeds gav

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Extra Harly Beet; there is
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0 compare with it, in extreme ear-

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no other t
liness and good quality.

Plant the Everlasting Flowers and Grass-
es, enjoy themins immer, dry them for win-
ter and you will thank yourseli tov Going it.

nvelopes if you can use them
Write for what you need.

I will be glad to send Catalogs, Order
to advanta

Sheets, an

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buys seeds. Pleas
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DESIRABLE NOVELTIES, AND SPLCLALTi¢‘S.

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NEW BANANA MUSK-MELON.

This new variety originated with one of our best growers in South Jersey, andis pronounced by him the

most profitable variety he has ever

grown. He realized an average of forty cents each for his entire crop, as

they were eagerly sought after in the Philadelphia markets, on account of their great oddity of shape and
appearance. They grow from 20 inches to 2 feet long, are very productive, with deep yellow flesh, by many

preferred to any other variety, and a great curiosity.

Pkt. 5 ects. 6for 25 cts.

EARLY WINNIGSTADT.

A well known and very popular variety, heads large,
decidedly conical, remarkably solid and hard, even
insummer. Thisisa sure header, a good shipper,
and suffers less from the cabbage worm than any
other sort, valuable for both summer or winter use.
Market gardeners and all others desiring a choice
Strain of this desirable cabbage should try my select-
ed seed. Pkt. 5 cts.

BEST VARIETIES MIXED.
Few are aware of the great im-
provement madein Tomatoes in
fea the last few years. This desirable
iim packet contains a liberal quantity
Hel Of Seed of each of the following |
Hy) Dew, earliest, and best varieties; ji}
Hi Livingston’s Beauty, Perfection, {i
i} Favorite, Dwarf Champion, Mika- jill
iW, dofTurner’s Hybrid], Potato Leaf,
i Golden Trophy, Golden Queen, Ig- fj
notum, New Peach, and 7 others. %

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In separate packets these tomatoes would cost at
least $1.00. Every seed is grown and selected with
the greatest care. Pkt. 15c. 2 for 25c.

Se ee
Mrs. D. McLIN, Hillsboro, Oregon. writes:—Your
garden seeds are very good, I know by experience,
and I can get them from you for just half what I pay
here: and about twice the amount in a packet.

J. T. DUBBERLY, Surrency, Ga. writes:—I have
tried your seeds, and am well pleased with them.
They ALL grow, and I get more seeds for the money
than from other dealers.

PLANT THE FREEMAN Potatoes this year
and seil your surplus to your nabors for seed;
there will be a BIG demand forit. Seelast page.

ee Do not overlook >|
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IMPROVED PURPLE-TOP YELLOW RUTA-BAGA.

This variety
cannot be too
highly recom-
mended and
no sort will
produce such
handsomely- §
formed roots,
or greater
yield. Itis ex-
tra fine quality
very solid, ofa >»
beautiful or- ==" ser Fs
ange color, with a handsome purple top; it is the re-
sult of many years of carefulselection. Pkt. 5 cts.

SUNFLOWERS,—GIANT VARIETIES.

This packet contains ALL the LARGEST AND BEST
varieties:—Black Gi-

7 ant, Hybrid, Mammoth
Russian, Jumbo, and
Arctic:—selected seed,
grown separate and
44 carefully mixed. ALL
paeeea, REAL PRIZETAKERS.
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a) 12 fo 22 inches in diam-
eter. loaded with seed,
which is excellent food
for horses, a smail
quantity fed daily,
keeping them sleek,
glossy and fat {[t is
the VERY BEST EGG-
PRODUCING FOOD
known for poultry:
they eat it greedily.
fatten upon it, and it
gives them a_ bright
and lustrous plumage.

Large packet 10 cents; 3 for 25 cents,

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Pop Corn Growing.
Of course the Boys and Girls
must have pop-corn. They like it
so well, itis so healthful, and they
get such an amount offun out of
it during the long winter even-
ings that no family should neglect
raising all that may be wanted. 7

My varieties are so easily grown !
and produces such immense crops
make them VFRY PROFITABLE
to grow for market. It always
brings good prices. This is well
worth looking after by boys as
well as older people. Try alarge
patch this year and report results.
ke See page 8 _ag _ fim

Ss. G. CAMPBELL Tappan Ohio: I PLANT
writes:—Last Spring I got three POP CORN.
packets of Pop Corn from you; and

T raised 34g bushels, sold 244 bushels for $3.75 have
4g bu. to sell yet. and enough left for winter.

EVERY THING I OFFER IS CAREFULLY PACKED AND WARRANTED TO REACH YOU SAFELY.

8 DESIRABLE NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES.

PERFECT GEM SQUASH.
The Gem

squashes are
from 4 to 6 in-
ehes in diame-
ter, of a light
straw color,
slightly ribbed
and have a
thinsmooth
Skin: very pro-
ductive— 24
squashes hay-
ing been
grown on a
single vine. It
is an excellent
keeper. The
fiesh is unusu-

ally sweet, dry and fine- grained when cooked, and I
consider them the best squash in cultivation. PKt. 5c.

NEW PROLIFIC TREE BEAN. A new and
Valuable variety, and by far the most prolific dwarf
bean known; grow-
ing about twenty
inches in height,
branching out in all
directions, bearing
its pods so high that
8 «=6s they do not touch
the ground, ena-
bling it to stand a
wet spell without in-
j

. They have
yielded over one
hundred bushles to
the acre; and a sin-
gle plant has pro-
duced the enormous

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size an
PROLIFIC TREE BEAN. GEO FEES, TURE
wide and 15 inches apart in the row, one beanin the
hill. Donotcrowdthem. 4 quarts will plant one
acre. They are O[ fine flavor. Packet. 10 Cents.

TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO PUMPKIN.

Of medium size, pear Skaped,
flesh thick, creamy white, fine
‘grained, dry, and of most excel-
lentflavor. Hardy, productive. a
good keeper. A superior variety
for pies, and cooking purposes.
Packet 5 cents.

RY your hand at rais-
ing seedling potatoes, you will
find it very interesting, and
may grow anew variety worth
a fortune. My Hybridized seed
is very choice and I offer it this
season at much lower rates

than ever before. See page 14.

K. MAARTMAN, Park River, Dak. Feb. 7th. 1889.
writes:—I can recommend your seed very highly.
Last spring I had seeds from Wis. Mich. Mo. and
Dak.—but none of them gave such good satisfaction
as yours. Allofyours done nicely. I was the only
one in the town that grew any-eabbages. I raised 200
fine heads from one packet of your seed.

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ROSY GEM RADISH. This new Radish has
won golden opinionsin all sections of the country.
The illustration is perfect from nature, and will give
some idea of their great beauty. Itis absolutely the
earliest radish in cultivation: their shape is perfectly
globular, with rich deep scarlet top: equally desirable
for either the market or home garden, and should be
planted by everybody. Pkt. 10 cts. 3 for 25 cts.

THE BEAUTIFUL CINNAMON VINE.

You should surely order a liberal num-
ber of the Cinnamon Vines. They are

\\j very easily grown, and once planted will

last a lifetime. Your arbor, window and
veranda will all be incomplete without
this charming climber. There is ee
will give ahome a more homelike an
cosy appearance, or bea surer index of
refinement and culture than Beautiful
Vines twining about the porch and trel-
lises. {=~ See page 1s fur prices.

PEPPER. Golden Dawn Mango. The earliest,
sweetest, handsomest and most productive pepper
grown: entirely free from fiery flavor. For beauty of
growth this pepper is worthy of a place in the flower
garden: my plants averaged 15 full-grown mangoes
each. Pkt. 5 cts.

THE FREEMAN POTATO
astonishes everybody by their extraor-
dinary productiveness and great beauty.
They are the handsomest and smooth-
est potato I have ever seen and their
quality is superb. Plant the Freeman
this year. You surely cannot afford to
grow Old run-out var eties that produce
but half a crop, or less. Every dollar in-
vested in the Freeman is sure to make a ;
big return. @~ Read last page. —

VARIEGATED POP CORN. (One-half natural size.)
the = _ Never before has such an attractive Pop Corn been offered as this superb variety, intro-

duced by me. Indeed the ears are so handsome they are often used for parlor ornaments.

Itis very early immensely productive, (producing 3 to 6 ears on a stalk,) a splendid popper: -
bursting out very large, white as snow; tender, and delicious.
and beautifully variegated, red, white, and blue colors blended. It is without question
the handsomest Pop Corn ever seen and will be sure to Secure prizes at your Fair. Boys
and Girls, as well as older ones, can get a nice income growing this corn for market as it
Packet, 15 cts. 2 for 25 cts.

The ears are of good size

5for 50cts. pint 40cts. qt. 75 cts.

The Chinese read from bottom of page up. Have YOU read side lines of this catalog?

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Thousands of packets put up and awaiting my customers orders.

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EXTRAS GRATIS;

selection. A liberal n

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I OAN MAIL seeds right to your door CHEAPER than you can buy at the store

and gives about one-half to the storekeeper to pay him for handling them.

this season are lower than ever before.

DESIRABLE NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES ~ i)

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FINEST STRAIN
OF LATE

DRUMHEAD

IN CULTIVATION.

NEW SHORT-STEM

DRUMHEAD
CABBAGE. ii
Pd a aie es all desirable requisites. It has a very

The New Short-Stem Drumhead combines, to a wonderful
short stem and grows very compactly. The heads are EXTRA HARD, SOLID, round, flattened ou the top;
they grow very uniform in size and shape, and present the handsome appearance so well depicted in the
above illustration. The heads frequently attain twenty or thirty pounds in weight, and are always of the
finest quality. For reliability of heading, this variety is, rrom long-continued selection, also rémarkable-
From each 100 plants set out, at least 98 large solid heads may confidently be expected. Pkt. 10 cts. 3 25¢,

EXTRA EARLY BEET

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After a careful trial for sey-
eral seasons, I am pleased to
offer this new variety as one of
almost inestimable value. How
many of my Market Gardening
friends believe that there is
anywhere in existence, a nice,
smooth garden beet, of deep
red color, which will produce
roots of suitable size for market
TEN DAYS in advance of the
Early Egyptian? Weil friend
this variety does that very
thing: I was incredulous until
I planted the seeds side by side;
watching the growth almost
daily, and saw a finely formed

THE CINNAMON VINE. root develop on every plant of
a he eo er OF this new variety, fully ten days
have animmense crop of the before other early kinds began
finest roots, and offer them to bottom! Price of Extra Ear-
this year at one-half former 17 Beet; pkt. 10cts. 3 for 25c.

rices. Do not fail to order
Dae Ee- Sea pace 18. 7 for 50 cts. 15 for $1.00.

CHAMPION PEANUT. This new variety is the result of years of the most careful cultivator, and will be
found to far surpass any other variety. It is early, of large size,and extremely prolific—having yielaed 100
bushels per acre. Directions for planting etc. on each packet. Large pkt.10cts. 3for 25 cts. 7 for 50 cts.

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Take the

Farm Journal
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It willbe sent one year to any one
ordering seeds or plants from this
catalogue to the amount of $2.00
or over. ;

Be sure and say you want it.

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10 A. T. COOK’S C*_ALOGUE OF TESTED

GENERAL LIST OF 80

Vegetable, and Flower Seeds.

o——

I have taken much pains to give a select list of only the best varieties, rather than
a bewildering long one. I hope every one who has not planted my seeds, will give me at least
a trial order. [And then you will receive my Catalogue next year without writing for it. |

SPECIAL PREMIUMS, AND LIBERAL DISCOUNTS. ——As an inducement for the for-
mation of clubs, or to market gardeners and those who order larger quantities than usual for
their own use, I make the following liberal

DISCOUNTS ON SEEDS IN PACKETS.

YOU MAY SELECT seeds in packets to the value of $1.50 for EACH dollar you send me.
(25 cents worth of Flower Seeds may be selected as a Premium for a 50 cent order.)
ete above liberal rates are ONLY on seeds IN PACKETS; and not on seeds by weight
or measure, Collections, Potatoes or anything else: <

MY GREAT PREMIUM ON $2.00 ORDERS.

IN ABDITION to above liberal discounts, I will send the excellent FARM JOURNAL [to any
address—or addresses desired] ONE YEAR FREE, for every $2.00 order for anything in my
Catalogue—two subscriptions to Journal for a $4. 00 order,—three for a $6.00 order, dtc.

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WHY I CAN AFFORD TO GIVE SO MUCH FOR $2.00.

I have a large list of Customers which I have secured by giving Extra Good Bargains, and
I not only want to keep every one, but mean to have them so overflowing with satisfaction that
they will tell their friends and neighbors, and in this way advertise my seeds, I always issue a
neat little Catalogue at small expense—offering a select list of best varieties—mostly grown by
myself; and in this way can give my Customers REAL BARGAINS that cannot be approached
by large City Dealers who issue gaudy Catalogues and then must charge their aig high prices

Seed for 100 hills cut ready —

to pay tremendous advertising bills.

Is not this so, friends?

ALL SEEDS SENT BY MAIL POSTPAID ON RECEIPT OF PRICE.
(And a l®beral number of extras—- new Vegetable and Flower Seeds added free to every order.)

ASPARAGUS.
New Palmetto, pkt. 10
BEANS [Dwarf]. |
New Golden Prize Wax, 10
New Prolific Tree. 10
Henderson’s Bush Lima, 10
Jackson Wonder Lima, 10
BEANS [Pole].
Cook’s Improved Lima, 10
Golden Butter Wax, 10

Powell’s Prolific. pkt. only, 15

BEET. |
New Extra Early, 10
Early Eclipse, 5
Long Sinooth Red, 5

Best varieties mixed. 10

MANGEL, Golden Tankard, 5

CABBAGE.
Early Jersey Wakefield,
Early Winnigstadt,
Fotler’s Imp’d Brunswick, -
Premium Flat Dutch,
Drumhead Savoy, 5
New Short-Stem Drumh’d, 10

Cr OF OT OT

Best varieties mixed. 10)
CARROT. |
New Ox Heart, 5
Improved Long Orange, 5

CAULIFLOWER.
Early Snowball, 15
CELERY.
Boston Market, 5)
New Rose, 5

White Plume, self-blanch’g. 10
Best varieties mixed. 10

| SWEET CORN.

Cook’s Extra Early, 10
Improved Evergreen, 10
Mammoth Sugar, 10
Shoe Peg, 10
POP CORN.
Cook’s Improved Egyptian 10
Variegated. 15
CUCUMBER.
Karly Green Cluster, 5
Nichol’s Medium Green, 5
Everbearing, —New, 5
Japanese Climbing, 10
Best Varieties Mixed, 10
CRESS.

Curled, or Pepper-grass. 5
ARDEN DOCK.

EHGG-PLANT.

Improved N. Y. Purple, 10
KOHL RABI.

Karly White Vienna, 5
LETTUCE.

Early Prize Head, 5

New Queen, 10

MUSTARD. White French. 5
MUSK-MELON.

Emerald Gem, 5!
Princess, Dit
New Banana, 5

Osage, or Miller Cream, 10
Winter Pineapple,—New, 10
Best varieties mixed.

WATER-MELON.
Cuban Queen,

5
Early Peerless, 5
Christmas, 5
Hungarian Honey, (early, ) HH
Seminole,
15 Best varieties mixed, is
COLORADO PRESERVING
Melon, or Citron. /. 10
OKRA White Velvet, 10
ONION.
Large Red Wethersfield, 5
Yellow Danvers, « 5
Yellow Oregon, 10
Mammoth Silver King. 10

Best varieties mixed. 10
PARSNIP.
Large Sugar, or Hollow-
Crown, 5
PEAS.
American Wonder, 10
HKver-bearing, 10
PARSLEY.
Extra Fine Curled, 3)
PEPPER.
New Golden Dawn, 5
Ruby King, 5
Coral Gem Bouquet, 10
PUMPKIN.
Early Sugar, 5
Tennessee Sweet Potato, 5
King of the Mammoths,

10%

ie f in planting the Fr P ;
THERE 1S MONEY or Siontinig for only 1.00, 295 hills for $2

Ga See last page of this catalog for description, —_

No praise is TOO STRONG for its merits.

MY SEED IS GENUINE.

Every one should give it a trial.
.00 and Farm Journal gratis.

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VEGETABLE, AND FLOWER SEEDS.

RADISH.
Early Scarlet Turnip,
New Chartier, —
White Strasburg,
New Rosy Gem,
Above varieties mixed,
Chinese Rose Winter,

RHUBARB. (Pie Plant),
SALSIFY, (Vegetable Oyster. ) 5
SPINACH. Long Standing, 5
SQUASH.

Summer Crookneck,
Perfect Gem,
Hubbard,
Fordhook,—New,

TOMATO.
Livingston’s Beauty,
Dwarf Champion,
Golden Queen,
Ignotum [new, ] 10
15 Large varieties mixed, 15
15 Small varieties mixed. 10

STRAWBERRY TOMATO-
[Golden Hask, or Ground-

bh bt
Ov. Ore S coun

Cherry, | 10
PURPLE HUSK TOMATO, 10
TURNIP.

White Egg, 5
Yellow Aberdeen, 5

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RUTA-BAGAS.
Imp’d. Purple-Top Yellow. 5

VEGETABLE PEACH. 10

MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS,
ROOTS, ETC.

BROOM CORN, Evergreen, pkt. 10
CHINESE TEA PLANT, 15
WEST INDIA GHERKIN, 5
CHAMPION PEANUTS, [early] 10
GARDEN LEMON, 5
NASTURTIUM, Dwarf Mixed, 5
CHUFAS, or Earth Almonds, 10
POTATO SEED, (very choice.) 16
GOURD. Sugar Trough, 5

” Dipper, very useful, 5
a Japanese Nest-Egg, 10
2 Bonnet, or Dish-cloth, 10

SAGE, 5
SUNFLOWER, Mixed, 10
COLLARDS, True Georgia, 5

5 CINNAMON VINE ROOTS, ~~ .25
100 POTATO EYES, Freeman, $1.00

HERBS.
Anise, Lavender, Sweet Basil’

Caraway, Horehound, and Sage;

all mixed, alarge packet, 10

Flower Seeds.

THIS LIST is the cream of the
flower worid, embracing the finest
varieties in cultivation, and most-
ly of easy culture. If properly
cared for they will surround your
home with the most beautiful tiow-
ers the entire season.

1 pkt. each of all the varieties $1.00-

Aster, Finest double mixed, 10
Amaranthus, (Love lies bleeding) 5
Agrostemma,
Balsam, Finest double mixed,
Candytuit. Fragrant,
China Pink. Finest double mx’d.
santhemum, fine mixed,
Cockscomb, best mixed,
Cypress Vine. fine mixed,
Helianthus, (Cucumerifolius,)
Holiyhock. Finest double mx’d. 10

Or Ot Or Or or OF Or

Morning Glory, mixed colors. 5
Pansy. Best mixed, allcolors, 10
Petunia. Fine mixed, 10
Phiox. Choicest mixedcolors, 5
Poppy. double mx’d. 5
Portulaca, mixed, 5
Salvia, 10
Sweet Peas, Allcolors mixed, 10
Sweet Rocket, (Dame’s Violet,) 5
Sweet William. Choicest colors, 5
Verbena. Best varieties mixed. 10
Zinnia. Double, mixed colors, 5
Everlasting Flowers and Gras-
ses, All finest varieties mx’d. 10
Mixed Flower Seeds, over 300
choice varieties in one large
package. Iam putting upa
greater assortment than ever
before, Which adds much to
their attractiveness. 15

Beans, Peas, and Sweet Corn, by the Quart, Seeds hy the Cunce &c.
ALL DWARF BEANS; PEAS, AND CORN, PINT 25 cts.

BUSH LIMA BEANS, pint 30 cents;

Asparagus; Beet; Carrot;

Turnip;

Cabbage; Celery, Lettuce;

“and Seminole Water-Melon;

Cucumber;
Ruta-baga; Musk-Melon,
Christmas. Honey, and Seminole); and Squash;

quart 60 cts;

Parsnip;
(except Princess,

mip mr ey celal a! ef 4 ie) ey os

Onion; ‘Tomato;

QUART 45 ets., POSTPAID.

two quarts $1.00—postpaid.

Radish; [except Rosy Gem,] Spinach;
and Banana);
Ounce 10 cts.
Rosy Gem Radish;
and Prineess Musk-Melon;

Water-Melon, (except

4 ounces 35 ets.
Christmas, Honey,

Ounce 25 cts. 4 ozs. 75 cts.

Z"Prices for larger quantites, given on application.

STRAWBERRY TOMATO.—I am headquar-
ters for the true Strawberry Tomato, [Golden Husk, or

Directions for planting.
packet.

preserving, and pies. Dried
in sugar, as Raisins,
Figs, or to use in fruit cake,
they are unexcelled. They
are a handsome _ golden
color.—the size of large
cherries, enormously pro-
ductive and will keep
left in husks) all winter:} PEt. 5c., 6 for 25 cts,
they have a strawberry fla-
yor, and many esteem them
fully equal to that fruit to
eat out of hand. This tomato
is indispensible where fruit | j
is scarce or likely to fail. | tomatoes ever intro-
—preserving, etc. on each
Selected seed, Pkt. 10 ce. 3 for 25 cts.

SWEET CORN.—Cook’s Extra Early.
VERY BEST, and earliest sweet corn grown: €ars |
6 to 8 inches long: very productive. and sweet.
pecially valuable for the market-gardener,
completely control the early markets.

Ground Cherry.] seed. as buckets, baskets,
This distinct husk tomato, | nest-boxes, soap and
is unequalled for canning, | salt dishes, and for

but durable,

(if | long as 10 years.

TOMATO.

The

Pkt. 10 cts. |

storing the Winter’s
lard. They grow to
hold from 4 to 10 gal-
lons each, have thick
hard shells, very light,
having
been kept in use as

GOLDEN QUEEN :
One of the very best =s

duced. It is solid, very
smooth, free from

to | dish with red tomatoes.

SUGAR TROUGH GOURD. These Gourds
are very useful for many houselold purposes, such

—

SUGAR TROUGH GOURD.

ridges, large in size, ripens up early, and is by far
the most beautiful yellow variety ever sent out. None
\is better for preserving or slicing’ the handsome,
| golden yellow slices make a beautiful contrast in a

It has very little acid.
Pkt. 5cts., 6 for 25 cts.,

THE FARM JOURNAL has a circulation of 200.000.
den, The Household, The Poultry Yard, Fruit Growing, Our Young Folks etc., ete.
nished to subscribers at 50 cents per year.

It is devoted to The Farm, The Gar-

It is fur-

It is clean and pure, and deserves a million readers.

T have only room for the following—from W.H. Bowers of Camden Maine who writes me ‘I
take six papers now and the Farm Journal is worth all the rest” (See opposite page.)

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DESIRABLE NOVELTIES, AND SPECIALTIES. »

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FORDHOOK SQUASH.

The engraving from a photograph, shows the shape and solidity of this
variety. It matures far north where scarcely any other varieties ever ri-
pen, and willkeeptillJune. Itis immensely productive, far outyielding
any other squash. The fiesh is very dry and sweet and squashes can be
used at any stage oftheir growth. It is almost absolutely bug-proof and
should be tried by all my customers who have from any cause failed to
grow a perfect squash. Packet 10 cts. 3 for 25 cts.

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MAMMOTH SUGAR
known: ears weighing from 2 to 3 pounds each: it remains in season a long
time. Your garden will be incomplete without this splendid late variety.

Pkt. 10 cts. sfor25cts. quart 45 cts.

JAPANESE NEST-EGG GOURD.

This new and beautiful variety,
varies in size from a pigeon’s egg
up to a goose egg, but mostly the
size of hens eggs, and so exactly
the color and shape, as to almost
deceive the eye. The shells are
hard and durable, and make the

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50 Cts. a Year Be sure and say you want it.

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COLORADO PRE-
SERVING MELON.

Thig is quite distinct
from the ordinary pre-
servimg citron, the
seeds being of a light
green color. Itis im-
mensely productive;
one vine produced 25
fine melons, weighing
from 10 to 30 pounds
each. The flesh is very
firm and solid, with few
seeds, and makes beau-
tiful, clear, transparent
preserves of sSurpas-
singly fine flavor.

Pkt. 10 c. 3 for 25 cts.

PR
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COOK’S
SEEDS

GROW.

GARDEN DUC K.—This rare, distinct, and valuable variety, grows to a
gigantic size. Itis rich and tender, and of the finest flavor. This is by far
the earliest of all greens, being ready for the table fully two weeks before
asparagus; and considered by many superior to that popular vegetable. A
bed once started, will last many years. pkt. 10 cts. 3 for 25 cts.

TO! DAY while you are reading this, make out a list of such seeds as you desire from my Catalog.
better to have the seeds early, and ready to sow just as soon as the weather permits, Order to-day, do not delay; it don’t pay to

COULD YOU not induce 1 or 2 of your nabors to send with you

for seeds? By taking advantage of my premiums and discounts

it will pay you well—and I will be grateful for your kindness.
RT CEs Tes TE ET

This valuable introduction,
is far superior to any long va-
riety now in cultivation. In
quality and flavor unsurpass-
ed: early, handsome, unusual-
ly erisp, tender and juicy; and
remains good a long time
without running up to seed.

Packet 5 cents.

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NEW ROSE CELERY,

This is better in many re-
spects than the white, being
hardier, more solid and crisp,
keeping better in winter, and
having to a greater degree
that delicious nutty flavor so
desirable in Celery.

The New Rose is best of all
the pink varieties, and is very
ornamental for the table with
its beautiful rose-colored
heart and pink stems.

Pkt. 5 cts. 6 for 25 cts.

PLANTING, CULTIVATING,
AND STORING
CELERY FOR WINTER.

Aconcise treaties plainly
telling the best methods of
managing this important Mer
etable—sent free (if requested)
to all who order two or more
packets of Celery seed.

will feel

der, —

Extras free with every or

ssible delay, and you

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tted;

.50 worth of packets for EACH dollar rem

DISCOUNT on soods IN PACKETS. It ti
ger orders [FOR PACKETS ONLY ] and will sond $1

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DESIRABLE NOVELTIES, AND SPECIALTIES,

who wlll make a little effort.

The Cinnamon Vine is one of my
great Specialties and I Supply most of
the leading Seedsmen in the United
States and Canada. Buy at Head-
quarters; my prices—always _ low,
have this year been CUT DOWN
ONE-HALF. <A _ beautiful colored
platefur nished for 10 cts. or free with
an order for 100 roots. With this to
show, any one—even children—can

. i make big wages taking
orders for roots, as everybody will
want them. Begin atonce. See page Sh)
Is for particulars and prices. '
EARLY SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER.
The earliest,
the surest

header, the
best and most
profitable of all
caulifiowers. It
is hardly nec-
essary to de-
serixethis vari-
Wy ety atall, asits
7 name has be-
come a house-
hold word
wherever this
delicious vege-
table is grown.

ONEY FOR ALL

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@ Very cOutp.cl Siunc’ andis absoluiely certain to
form a good sized head when the conditions are right;
is good the entire season, and is rapidly driving out
the later sorts for fall use, Cauliflowers are easily
raised and every family should grow a supply.

g2~ My seed is American grown and very choice.

IMPROVED EVERGREEN ©
SUGAR CORN.
Thisis an early Evergreen
coming immediately atter
the early sorts, and before
the mammoth sugar, it is
very productive, has large
well filled ears, and small
cob; very sweet, and Sells
higher in market than most
other corn. Pkt. 10 cts. 3for
25 c. quart 45cts., postpaid.

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EARLY GREEN CLUSTER
CUCUMBER.

One of the best early va-
rieties, growing in clusters,
of good size, extremely pro-
ductive, and remains in
bearing condition longer
than any other early sort.

Pkt. 5cts. 6 for 25 cts.

Pkt, 15 cts. 2 for 25 cts, 5 for 50 cts. per 02. $3.00.

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NEW QUEEN LETTUCE.

The illustration correctly shows the magnificent
shape of this fine variety. It grows to a large size,
forming close, compact heads; does not become bit-
ter and is slow in running to seed. Of quick growth,
remarkably tender and crisp, and of rich flavor, re-
maining for weeks of finest quality. Deep green in
color, changing near the centre to a creamy white.

Packet 10 cts. 3 for 25c.

HUNGARIAN HONEY WATERMELON.

This new vari-
ety is the rich-
est and sweet-
est I have ever
tasted. Flesh
bright red, solid
very crisp, and
Sugary; they ri-
pen exceedin:’-
ly early, are ve-
ry productive.
and grow of uni-
form size.

This splendid
melon should be
included in ev-
ery order as it
gives universal
satisfaction.

Pkt. 10c. 8 25¢.

TOMATOES.
15 Small Varieties.

This packet contains
the New Zealand Fig,
red and yellow Plum,
Pear, Grape or Cherry,
Currant, Nesbit’s Vic-
toria, Wonder of Italy,
White Apple, and other
choice varieties useful
for pickling, preserving
making tomato figs,
etc. These are the fin-
est Small varieties in
cultivation.

Pkt. 10 cts. 3 for 25 cts.

CHUFAS, OR EARTH ALMONDS.

These very close-
ly resemble in
sweetness and
richness of flavor
a cocoanut or al-
mond. They are
much grown in
the South to fat-
ten swine, poul-
try, -etce. . They
succeed perfectly ~
at the North: my

fas each.
They are a rich.
and healthy food
for poultry of all
kinds. Directions
for planting etc.
-on each packet.
Pkt. 10 cts.

re ALWAYS REMEMBER that I pay the postage on everything
offered in this Catalog, and guarantee safe delivery to your Postofiice.

CHRISTMAS WATERMELON. valuable
new and distinct variety which has attained great
prominence on account of its wondertul keeping and
shipping qualities, it being not uncommon to have
themin good condition two or three months after be-
ing harvested. Hundreds of customers state they
keep until Christmas in perfect condition. The flesh
is of a beautiful rich scarlet, very solid, and of deli-
cious sugary flavor. The vines are hardy and vigorous
and very productive. Its uniform size and handsome,
fresh appearance make it one of the most salable of
watermelons. Price per pkt. 5 cts. 6 for 25 cts.

SALSIFY,
OR OYSTER PLANT.

A vegetable that is sure to be
called tor where it is once intro-
duced. Itis a good substitute for
oysters, having a very similar fla-
vor ;it is very wholesome and nutri-
tious. The roots are either boiled or
mashed, and made into fritters, in
which form they are delicious. For
an oyster stew; cut the roots into
small picces, cook until tender. then
add the other ingredients Same as
tor oysters. The roots ure perfectly
hardy: may remain in the ground ill
winter. No garden should be with-
out this splendid vegetable. PKt 5c.

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Invest a small sum and have
a beautiful Flower Garden. ?

EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD CABBAGE.

This is preem-
inently the best
extra early cab-
bage in the
world. Itis of
large size for so
early a kind,
and is well de-
serving its pop-
ular loys Tt
heads up re.
markably bard
and solid; can
be planted close

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a Uf ifs sirable for ear-
moses BE ly market.

ee Pkt. 5 cts.

All of my cabbage seed is very chcice. being raised
from the best hard heads. carefully selected.
Gardeners! plant them this year and you will acree
with the verdict that «they are the bestin the world.”
All varieties of cabbage seed (except Short-Stem. )
are 5 cts. per pkt. 25c. per oz. 4028. 75 cts. Ib. $2.50.
Short-stem cabbage. oz. 35 cts. 4 028. $1.60, Ib. $3.50.

ASPARAGUS.

Have you an asparagus bed? If not,
plant one this spring. No vegetable
is grown with greater ease and cer-
tainty, and none is better reiished. It
is the earliest and best the garden = ™™
affords, and a bed well made willlast a lifetime.
Plantit now. ‘The Palmetto” is a wonderful
improvement on the old sorts, being
earlier, much better, and will yield
double. My seed is TRUE and VERY
CHOICE. Plant a pound and sell
plants to all your nabors at a big
profit. gt See nage 6. _aes

DESIRABLE NOVELTIES, AND SPECIALTIES.

Hybridized Potato Seed.

. £ have the pleasure of of-
fering a very choice strain
of Potato Seed—the product
of numerous hybridizations
between many of the best
new and old varleties in
cultivation. Growing new
sorts from the seed-ball seed ei
is a very interesting em- SEED EALLS.
ployment for old or young.

There is ‘..c widest range of difference in color, shape
and general characteristics between the different
seedlings; every one is more or less unlike every
other. Great success has already attended the at-
tempt to improve this valuable esculent, and the end
is not yet—many varieties will yet be found which
will bring a golden harvest to the fortunate growers,

and prove of inestimable value to the world.

Price, 15. Cts. per Pkt. 2for25cts. 5 for 50 cts.
Directions for planting, cultivating etc. on each pkt.

Jesse Green, DAYTON, ILL. writes:—Out of 30 varie-
ties raised from your seed, I selected the earliest and
best, and planted them at same time, and in same
field with Early Ohio, EarlyRose, and Beauty of He-
bron. They have been trom one to two weeks ahead
of all these kinds, and are now (July 12th.) fully ripe,
while the others are stillgreen. They are very pro-
ductive; and the best eating potato we have. I think
I will have 200 bushels.

Wm. M. Joxunson, of Tampico, Ind. writes:—‘‘The
packet of Potato-Seed you sent me done well.
Some look like the peach-blow, —some are a beauti-
ful pale pink, large and long for a seedling the first
year, they are a beauty. Some large white, purple
eyes:—some round, pale red, 30 to 50 in a hill:—some
pale blue:—some white, flat, and three inches or
more long;—two hills of black potatoes, &c. &c. I nev-
er saw SO many different colors and shapes. If they
grow in the same ratio another year, they will be the
largest ever raised in this section.”

POP CORN.—Cook’s Improved Egyptian. I have
been improving this corn, for many years, and now
offer a strain of seed that cannot be surpassed.
Eyery one who keeps poultry, should ralse a supply
for feeding chickens, nothing can be better. I
send out only EXTRA SELECTED seed.

Pkt. 10 cts. 3 for 25cts. quart, 60 cents.

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FOTLER’S IMPROVED BRUNSWICK CABBAGE.

This is the earliest and best of the large hard-head-
ing Drumheads, and combines in a wonderful degree
all desirable requisites. The heads are very tip of-
ten weighing 20 to 30 pounds each: very hard and
firm; it will ripen in 85 days, and is a good keeper;
quality very fine. No variety has more rapidlv grown
10 public favor than this. It is a sure header; My
seed is grown from the original John Fottler’s strain
and cannot be surpassed. Pkt. 5 cts. 0z. 25cts. % id.
75 cents. per lb. $2.50 postpaid.

truthful and trustworthy,

I could sell such at half my prices, (and they would be dear at t

I try to avoid extravagant descriptions, as I want my list to be plain,

round at the stores in boxes to be sold on commission.

MY LIST is short—I have left out the poor varieties. Is it not better so?

MY SEED is not such as is usually left a

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i NCVELTIES, AND SPECIALTIES.

The Great Prize Pumpkin.
KING OF THE MAMMOTHS.

This grand, colossal variety is without a rival, as-
tonishing everybody by its mammoth size and heavy
weight. Indeed no other pumpkin has ever attained
auch enormous weights, or been awarded as many
prizes. Thinkofitasingle pumpkin weighing 295
bs. (See Cut.)
Is not this the
greatest of all
pumpkins? In
France they
have been
grown to still
greater Size,
and, aS many
of my custom-
ers have as
good, rich soil
as thereis in

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France or anywhere else on the face of the earth, 1
see no reason why they cannot be grown much lar-
ger here. The flesh and skin of this monstrous
pumpkin is a bright golden color, very fine grained,
and of excellent quality; notwithstanding its enor-
mous size, itis one of the best rie or table pumpkins
ever grown, and is a splendid keeper. I hope all en-
terprising pumpkin growers wil! give this variety a
triai. You will besure of a prize at your County
fair. Full directionson every packet, giving best
methods of planting etc. to secure the largest spec-
imens. Seed saved from EXTRA LARGE pumpkins,
Packet, 10 cts, 3 for 25cts., 7 for 50 cents.

WHITE STRASBURG RADISH.
Suitable alike for ewig
private and market : at,
gardens. Itis of a
tapering shape, skin
and fiesh both pure .
white. Itis an ex- =
cellent summer Va- -z
riety, being tender,
crisp, and offinefla- =
vor, and a quick -
grower. It pos- -
sesses the most de- :
sirable character of 2
retaining its crisp-

ness even when the roots are oldand large. Pkt. 5c.
&

MIXED FLOWER SEEDS.

—_Q——_—

THIS IS ASUPERB COLLEC-
TION of mixed flower seeds;—
over 300 varieties in one large
packet. Iam putting up alarger
variety than ever before, which
adds greatly to their value. If
careiully sown and cared for will
produce an astonishing variety
of flowers. Noone who has not
seen such a bed can form anidea
of its dazzling brilliancy or great
heauty, the different seasons of
hloom, showing something new
every day. Pkt.15 cents; 2for
25 ets. 10 for $1.00

‘HE WHO sellsthat which is best of its kind,

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VEGETABLE PEACH. This unique Novelty
first introduced by me: is one of the most beautiful
vegetables grown. They growon vines same as
melons, are a beautiful golden yeilow, almost exact-
ly resembling oranges in color, shape, and size. The
flesh is snow-white, and makes most excellent, and
handsome preserves. Fried as Egg Plant, when
green they are delicious, and for’ ’Mangoes,” they are
So perfectly adapted I know of nothing better. They
will keep in good condition two months after being
picked from the vines. Very productive, early, and
hardy,—have ripened their fruit in Canada— pianted
in June. I hope no one will fail to try this novelty.
IThave never grown anything in my gardens that
calied forth so much interest and admiration. Direc-
tions for growing,- use of fruit. etc. on each packet.

Packet, 10 cts. 3for 25 cts. 7 for 50 cts.

WHITE PLUME.
CELERY.

This is one of the best the
so called Self Blanching vari-
eties, aS itn eeds but little
bankng up. Its eating qual-
ities are equal to the best of
the older sorts, being crisp,
solid, and of a pleasing nutty
flavor, whileits white feather-
like foliage places it ahead of
all others as a tabie ornament.

Pkt. 10 cts. 3 for 25 cts.

HAVE YOU tried to
getup a club
for COOK’ seeds?

CORAL GEM BOUQUET PEPPER.

Is the finest of the small varieties. Waen grown
in pots, for which it is most Suitable, it is the pret-
tiest thing out, and delights every lover of the beau-
tiful. Besides its great beauty, it serves the house-
keeper in a most convenient way when pods are
wanted for seasoning. In the open ground the plant
grows to a height of 24 to 30 inches, so densely set
with pods as to bend its branches down. With so
many desirable qualities it will become the most pop-
ular, aS well as profitable in the manufacture of pep-
per sauce. Pkt. 10 cts., 8 tor 25 Cts.

finds his best advertisement In what he sells.”

WINTER PINEAPPLE MUSKMELON.

The Winter Pineapple differs from other muskmel-
ons, inshape and appearance of the fruit and its
wondertu!l keeping qualities. The melons weigh
from 9 to 11 ibs. each.

These splendid
meions do not ri-
pen on the vines
like other musk-
melons, but have
to be picked in a
green state. be-
fore frost; lain
* away in a cool,
i Gry place where
He they will keep
71 sound and Sweet
#/ for several
months. When
wanted for use
bring them in a
werm room,
where they will
ripen in a few

y toeat. The fiesh is unusually thick, solid and melt-
ing; a light green color and has the most delightful
flavor imaginable, being rich, Spicy and delicious,
with an agreeable pineapple taste.

The artist, (Mr. Blanc, of Philadelphia,) who has
made engravings of, and tasted nearly all the new
melons introduced in the past ten years, Says:

“‘ Winter Pineapple, is decidedly the finest flavored”

muskmelon I have ever tasted.”. Icanonly Offer it
by the packet. Large pkt.10c., 3for25c., 7 for 50¢c.

The Chinese Tea Plant.

I have seed of the genuine Chinese Tea Plant
grown On American soil. This plant can easily be
grown in this

south of forty
degrees
north lati-
tude. There
is no reason
why my cus-
tomers
should not
raise their
own tea. A
few seed rai-
sed of this
valtiable
plant would
soon make
trees that
would fur-
nish all the tea a family would want, and equally as
good as the best tea of commerce. In the north this
plant may be grown in pots or tubs, as a curiosity.
I have only alimited supply to offer. Each seed is
as large aS a Small chestnut.
Pkt. of 5 seeds, 15 cts. 2pkts. 25 cts.

NEW GARDEN LEMON.
It resembles the Vegetable Peach in manner of
growth and shape of fruit, is somewhat smaler, has
thinner fiesh, and decidedly more acid. Pkt. 5 cts.

PURPLE HUSK-TOMATO.— This new, and
beautiful variety produces fruit in great abundance,
from one to two inches in diameter, enveloped with a
husk. In sections devoid of fruit, many esteem them
highly; 4 great curiosity. Pkt. 10 cts. 3 for 25 cts.

GOOD

Do you want

PAY a Watch, Organ, Bicycle,

an Sewing Machine or other use-

ful article? You can soon earn

perene: GOOD. enough, getting up clubs for
Pie Re ae my seeds to obtain them. No

inc lepine 1 especial talentis required, in-

dustry is all that is needed.

Any one—even children can
do wellif they try. Many workers earn from
$2.00 to $10.00 per day. You should do as well.
You wiil also do your nabors a favor by selling
them seeds as good and cheap as mine. Read
page 2 and go ahead; and I wish you success.

FLOWERS.
Plant flowers carefully, front house to the roadside,
To make every passer-by gaze with delight;
You can pick them for bouquets or entwine in your tresses,
And beautify home from morning till night.

Itis a Most valuable novelty.”

days and be read-

DESIRABLE NOVELTIES, AND SPECIALTIES.

YOU CAN MAKE LOTS OF MONEY

growing and selling Vegetable Plants:
I know you can for Lused to doit my-
self. I have sold over $50.00 Worth of
celery plants alone to my naborsin a
single Season. Cabbage, tomato and
celery plants Sell best: there is aiso
a good demand for pepper, cauliflow-
er, lettuce, strawberry-tomato, and
egg plants. Asparagus plants always
sell well and at big prices.

You can soon build up avery profi-
table business in plants if you try, fur
thereiseverywhere a gvod demand
for them at paying prices. After you
have your ear-
ly beds all

made and planted. and
have sen: in your club for
Cook's Seeds, you May go

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SWEET PEAS.

Thisis a gilt-edge mix-
ture, containing all of
Eckford’s Finest Hybrids
and many other choice
vapieties. My strain of
seed won first pr.ze at
Chicago Worlds Fair.

They are a very beau-
tifulfree flowering, high-
ly ornamental plant,
easy of cultivation, and
flourishingin any good
soil; will continue
blooming till destroyed
by frost. The great pop-
ularity cf this fioweT has
led me to take great
pains in making this Col-
lection. Pkt. 10 cts. 3
for 25 cts. 7 for 50 cts.

NICHOL’S MEDIUM GREEN CUCUMBER.

‘BOYS,

A new variety;
early, exceed-
ingly prolific,
growing very
uniform, hand-
some straight
and smooth, —
dark green in
color, —medium
in size.—quality
the very best.
Tt has already
become a Stand-
1 ard sort wher-
i] ever it has been
Wit introduced
Wi] aMnong large
pickle growers,
market men,
and for the fam-
ily garden. .

Per pkt.>5 cts,

lhl Se ae

{S"My Introduction Box of Vege-
table seeds and Gem Collection of flow-
er seeds, is designed expressly for new
customers, the seeds being offered at
a mere nominal price for trial My
old customers may also have the ad-
‘vantage of these low priced collections
I only asking as a favor that they use
their influence in introducing my
seeds among their friends.

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I think I can save them money.
You will also do me a great favor by telling your friends about my seeds.

who PURCHASE SEEDS.

I WILK gladly send my Catalog to all your friends,
seperate sheet of paper ) and I will remember your kindness.

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I offer ONLY the best varieties, and my customers will not be confused and misled by a large list of sorts, (many of them com

A GOOD POINT!

I am thus much better able to get, grow and sell stvains of superior excellence, that my customers can rely upon.

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DESIRABLE NOVELTIES, AND SFECIALTIES. %

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L INTRODUCTION BOX

OF CHOICE, TESTED

VEGETABLE SEEDS
—FOR THE—

FAMILY GARDEN,

§2"20 FULL SIZE PACKETS FOR ONLY 60 CTS._gg

O
ne in order to induce thousands of new customers to give my seeds a fair trial, [knowing from experience
cuat they then become regular customers], I make the following liberal offer. fs I will send free by

mail on receipt of 60 cents, [cash or stamps,] my INTRODUCTION BOX OF SEEDS, for the FAMILY VEG-
ETABLE GARDEN, containing 20 of my large regular-size packets of ALL THE BEST VARIETIES,
I can make this special offer, only by growing and papering the 20 varieties in immense quantities;-—
doing all my own printing and manufacturing; and selling,oNLY FOR CASH.
s=~ I can positively make no changes, the Boxes are already packed awaiting orders._<4

LIST OF SEEDS CONTAINED IN EACH BOX.

1 BEANS, _New Golden Prize. Earliest and best dwarf wax bean grown: never rusts. 10
2 BEET, Lovg Smooth Red. A standard winter variety: very tender and sweet. - 3
3 CABBAGE. Six Best Varieties Mixed, A valuable packet,—all sure hard-headiug sorts. [‘‘P. 8.”] 10
4 SUGAR-CORN, Shoe Peg. A new and excellent variety, very distinct and valuable. 15
5 CELERY, Best Varieties Mixed. Golden dwarf, New Self-Blanching, Boston Market, efc. 10
6 WATER-MEELON, Johnson’s Dixie. A novelty; without a peer in fine quality and productiveness. 15
7 LETTUCE, Early Prize Head. Very early, very tender, and of finest flavor. 5
; 8 CRRA. White Velvet. New, earliest and best Okra. 10

9 SQUASH. Winter Crookneck. A standard variety. 5
10 PARSLEY, Extra Fine Curled. Of exquisiteformandcolor. 5
11 TOMATO, Fifteen Small Varieties Mixed. Useful for pre-

serving, pickling, making Tomato Figs, etc.

12 SALSIFY, Vegetable Oyster. A delicious vegetable.
i8 CRESS, or Peppergrass. A useful pungent little salad.
14 CUCUMBER, Early Russian. Earliest of all. Hardy, pro-
\ lific, and much esteemed for pickling and early table use.

15 PARSNIP, Guernsey. Extra fine flavor, and perfect form.
16 PUMPKIN. Tennessee Sweet Potato. Pear shaped;
; medium size, fiesh very thick ; superior for pies, etc. 5

17 GARDEN-DOCK, New, distinct. fine quality, very early. 10
18 RADISH, Best Varieties Mixed. All the newest and finest Summer varieties.

19 JIUSK-MELON, Osage, or Miller Cream. A new variety. Flesh thick, salmon color, very sweet. / 10
20 TOMATO. Golden Queen. Large size, solid, very smooth, ripens early, handsome golden color,

and without except'on the best in quality of any tomato I ever raised. 5

t="20 PACKETS IN ALL, (besides ‘‘extras,”) amounting at regular catalogue rates to $1.60

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&=— I WILL SEND ALL THE ABOVE SEEDS CAREFULLY BOXED, BY MAIL POSTPAID FOR
60 CENTS, TWO BOXES FOR $1,00. FOUR BOXES $2.00, TEN BOXES #.00.

This unparalleled offer is made solely to introduce my TESTED SEEDS in every section of the coun-
try where gardening is known. [ean only afford it by preparing vast quantities of these boxes in the Fall
and early Winter, Selecting varieties of seeds of which I have had most bountiful crops, and relying on
the future business which this advertising will bring. (Please show this to your iriends and get them
to send with you. By getting up a club of TEN at 60 cents each, you will have $2.00 for your trouble.

I guarantee entire satisfaction, and that everything I offer shall reach you in good_ condition. My
Miustrated Catalog of Vegetable and Flower seeds accompanies every box. Remit by Registered Letter,
Post Office Money-Order, Bank Drait, or Express Crder. Postage Stamps taken ior parts of $1.00.

ADDRESS, A. T. COOK. HYDE PARK, DUTCHESS GOUNTY, NEW YORK.

[UNSOLICITED THSTIMONIALS.]

SEWARD BEARD, Hconomy, indiana, March 26th.
writes:—Friend A. T. COOK. We have used thy seeds
for three or four years and will say that we never j{
dealt with any seedsman that sent out such good seed, CG
so neatly packed, and in such liberal quantity.

The Editor of the excellent‘‘FARMER’S MAGAZINE
and RURAL GUIDE” PARKESBURG, Pa. April 5th,
writes:—Altho we have opportunities of getting our
seeds elsewhere; we have tested yours for several
seasons and like them too well to give them up.

W.S. BRITE, Pierce City, Mo. writes:— C. P. SHURMON, Franklin, Tex. writes:—
“Introduction Box” of seeds received. Lam Please send 10 Introduction Boxes of garden

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Peat as there are more seeds in the box Seeds. Your seeds have given the greatest
an I could get in Pierce City for $2.50. Sar aa haar I cannot say too much in their
C. BROADBENT, Crookston, Neb. writes :— 80 pian Prof. L. B. CUSHMAN, Orangeburg,

ireceived the garden seeds in good shape, N. Y.. The seeds you sent me last year were

and every one in the club is well pleased, I an UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS.

never saw so many ‘‘extras” sent before.

Wm. F. SCHMIDT. Blanco, Cal. writes:—

T. J. HART, Lyons, N. Y. March 12, 1890, Your Introduction Box ot Garden Seeds con<
writes;—I am well pleased with your seeds’ tains FOUR TIMES the quantity I conld get
they are the best I ever used. here for the same amount of money.

1B DESIRABLE NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES.

‘MAKE HOME BEAUTIFUL.”

A. T.GOOK’S

Gem Collection
OF THE MOST BRILLIANT

Flower Seeds.

-My FLOWER SEEDS are equally
as fine quality as my Vegetable
Seeds, and to introduce them also
‘ to new customers, I offer the fol-
wy == lowing superb Collection—for only

ZZ 30 cts. which will give a continuous
=— bloom during the entire season.

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i PANSY. Best Mixed. Largest and finest of these
churming and universal favorites: all colors. 10c.

3 ASTER, Double Mixed. Finest French, German
and China varieties—all the brilliant colors. 10

3 SWEET PEAS, Lovely
and deliciously perfumed
climbers: free and contin-
uous bloomers: all colors
mixed. 10

4 AGROSTEMM™A, Coro-
naria. Handsome ifree-
flowering plants of easy
culture. 5

5 POPPIES, Mammoth
double fringed, flowers of
the most brilliant hues. 5

6 PETUNIA, Superfine
mixed. All colors inclu-
Ging striped blotched and
veined. 10

7 HELIANTHOS, Cu-
cumerifolius. Flowers 3
to 4 inches in diameter, P
orange with bl’k center. 5 cf

8 SWEET ROCKET, ‘‘Damask or Dame’s Violet.”
Mixed, Fragrant purple and white flowers. 5

9 AMARANTHUS, Caudatus. (Love-lies-Bleeding,)
Long drooping chains of red flowers. 5

10SALVIA Bracteala.
Rare plants of great
beauty. 10

wA\11 SW'T WILLIAM,
Perfection mixed,
All colors: bloom of
greéut size. 5

12 HOLLYHOCK, —
Superb double, All
varieties and colors.
One of our grandest
summr and autumn
flowering plants. 10

———E

To induce all to plant
‘‘BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS”
IT will mail the above en-
tire Collection—12 regu-

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Sea. BS lar sizé packets for only

BIR ZZ thirty cents, cash, or

j . stamps; t= two Col-
lections for 50 cents; fcurfor $1.00. ten for $2.00.

Will you not help to introduce my Flower Seeds to
your neighbors? Tneseeds are worth 90 cents at
catalog prices, and almost every one would be glad
of the chance to invest 30 ,ents in so valuable a trial
collection. &-No changes can be made in these Cok
lections—seeds are already packed awaiting orders.

J. W. Haynes. Turnersville, Tenn. Feb. 1890, writes:—
I have used your seeds for seven years and am more than
pleased with them. I find them the VERY BEST that I
can buy. Please accent thanks for_your kindness in
always sending me so many.extra packets.

PeeSes esas esas esrse Se Se Se se seerseseses “Sase5eseses
m GRAND DOLLAR COLLECTION.

i _INTRODUCTION BOX of Vegetable Seeds—GEM COL-
d LECTION of Flower Seeds—and three CINNAMON VINES—all

A PRESENT.

My SEEDS is my BEST advertisement: |
the benefit, rather than spend vast sums in adve
A. T. COOK. [SEED-GRO

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3 add extra packets of choice seeds to every order: these colleo-
tions will contain seyera Do not fail to get them and see what a BARGAIN they are. A

MTS ET

j puri FR
|) CINNAMON VINE

) CROWN & FOR SALE. BY
Vy, —aA.7T. COOK.
17/7. HYDE PARK,

A beautiful and rapid climber possessing the rare Qua]-
ity of emitting from its flowers the delightful odor of
cinnamon, and very appropriately called the “Cinnamon
Vine.” The plants are grown from bulbs or roots and are
very nice for window ornaments, or out-door culture.

They are perfectly hardy; the stem dying down every
autumn, but growing again in the spring so rapidly as to
completely cover any trellis or arbor very early in the
season. The vines often run 25feet or more, and when
trained over and about a door or window make an orna-

ment much admired: while its many clusters of delicate —

white flowers sends out an amount of fragrance that is
truly wonderful Itis easy to cultivate, has no insect en-
emies, and is not affected by drouth because it roots so
deeply. The tubers are called “Chinese Yams;” [the bot-

anical name being DIOSCOREA BATATAS;] they increasein ~

size from year to year, are often two feetlong at two or
three years of age, and run straight downin deep soil;—
flesh whiter than superfine flour and equally as good for
table use as the very best potatoes.

When first introduced the roots sold for $10.00 each.

T have now grown this vine for 7 years; and have sent out

is,—‘‘One of the most desirable climbers in cultivation.”

J. P. RUNG, Tyrone, Pa., says:—‘‘The vine has
grown about eighteen feet, and was very full of bloom,
with a delicious odor, scenting the air for a long dis-
tance. The foliage is very much admired.”

S. WILSON. Mechanicsville, Pa. Nov. 27th. 1889,
writes:—‘‘We think the Cinnamon Vineis one of the
most desirable house plants for winter; it blooms as
freely in the house as out doors, and they can be
trained overand around a window, and will fill a
room with adelightful fragrance in the cold and
dreary winter months.”

JAS. E. BADJER; Jr., St. Joseph, Mo., says:—The
Cinnamon Vine isasuccess. From one stem a dozen
branches have started, ranging from twelve to twenty
feet each, and blooming profusely; very fragrant. ,

PRICES OF THE CINNAMON VINE.

Having grown an enormous stock of the finest
roots I can this year reduce my former low rates—
one-half. &=" Now is the time to order them.

I will mail 5 nice roots or tubers for 25 cents ; 12 for

50 cents ; 25 for $1.00; 100 for $2.50, (no order filled for -

less than 5roots.) I pack carefully in boxes, and
guarantee safe arrival. B= See pace 13._«s

mailed complete for $1.00.

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or Canvasers,—or to any wide-awake Girl or Boy who

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SPECIAL OFFER on page 2 to some club raiser,

TRY FOR A DAY,

DESIRABLE NOVELTIES, AND SPECIALTIES, id

Toffer my customers a limited quantity ofseed of my select strain of Yellow Oregon onion. This is
& very handsome onion, thin yellow skin, white flesh, fine grained, firm and_of extra flavor. Itis the result
of years of the most careful selection witha view to earliness, perfect shape, solidity and extra BOSD
qualities. It grows to a very large size, flattened but thick through as shown in the above illustration.
is an enormous yielder, and is In every way all that can be desired as.a market or table onion. All growers
who give it special care may expect extraordinary results. My grower in Oregon Writes :

“T planted a measured half acre (Prairie soil) and gathered from the same 452 bushels of the finest onions, and
now have them in ae onion house S walbing} lanting time hext spring. ¢€Thisis at the rate of 904 bushels per acre.)
One of my neighbor Gardeners made an exhibit of 17 varieties of onions at our State fair rom both foreign and home-

grown seed,) took the first premium on the peck which he took from my ground--oyer.all competitors.”
Price per large packet 10 cents,~ 3 for 25 cents 7 for 60 cents, oz. 35cents, 4 Ib. $1.00 Ib. $3.00.

— SS — > —— : =
NEW EVERBEARING CUCUMBER.
I wish to call special attention to this entirely new and unique variety. Itis of small size, very early
enormously productive, and valuable as a green see The peculiar merit of this novelty is that the vines
continue to flower and produce fruit until killed by frost, whether the ripe cucumbers are picked off or not—
in which respect it ditfers from all other sorts in cultivation. Cucumbers in every stage Of growth will be
found on the same vine. Be sure and include a packet in yourorder, Packet, 5c.; 6 for 25e,
PUSUTEGSLDAEOOLDARDOAELADOSTECSAULESEUEDOUER ED CORSEEDOSCOAGRUSOAERGERSHUSEREDGEAUDSSPEOOLELEGS ISS“ ONCTNTESSASCEN SSE TET

4
= Farm It will be sent one year fo any one ordering seeds or plants from :
= sale Se Journal this catalogue to the amount of $2.00 or over. =
= 50 Cents a Year Be sure and say you want it. =
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MONEY SAVED. THE FOLLOWING IS MY

S Q NONE OF THE large seedsmen
can offer you such inducements as I
do. Not one can give your order as
much personal attention; none can

ve you aS many seeds and as Many
extras. Their high city rents and taxes, high
priced help, eae catalogs and tremendous
advertising bills all forbid it. I can save you

TRADE (kK) MARK

and it is printed upon every packet. Some can*

not read it but the seeds will grow just the same:

s- My prices this year are lower than ever,
(kr ES

money. Do not overlook my best offers.

Pes
le Sa

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HAS

NOT ONLY EQUALLED BUT

SURPASSED ALL CLAIMS
MADE FOR IT LAST SEASON.

THE

FREEMAN

POTATO.

UNANIMOUSLY PRONOUNCED BY ALL
WHO PLANTED JIT

PERFECT WONDER

. \
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SAN

The Freeman Potato.
No other potato since the introduction of the Early
Rose has caused half as much sensation asthe Free=
man Potato; and where there are to-day hundreds
extolling the Freeman as ‘the best of all;” this time
next year there will be many thousands.

The Freman Potato is unquestionably the strongest
grower ever seen, and has already shown such unus-
ual development both in early ripening quality and
enormous productiveness that no praise is too great
forit. They are very handsome. perfectly: smooth,
eyes even with the surface, oval in shape, russet in
color, flesh very white, fine grained and of the VERY
BEST flavor. Among their greatest merits is their
EXTREME EARLINESS and LONG-KEEPING qual-
ities. From the time they are as large as hens eggs;
until new potatoes Come in next year, they burst open
when boiled with their jackets on snow-white and
floury. Planted June 1st. they were fit fo’ use July
13th. THIRTY NINE DAYS FROM PLANTING.

The Freeman lscertainly the greatest of all potatoes;
and } am able to offer it at prices within the reach of
all, and hope every one will give it a trial this season,

Price of POTATO EYES by mail.

For $1.00 I wili send 100 strong eyes of the Freeman.
9

$2.00 »” 225

$3 . 00 ”? 850 ” 4} »

$4.00 » 500 ad af “J

$5.00 7 650 ? 2
$19.00 ” 1500 ” > =a

I have received only the most favorable reports
from all sections, from sending potato eyes: t is
much the best and cheapest way to obtain new -vari-
eties. I cut the eyes from large potatoes, leaving a
good sized piece of potato with each eye, one eye be-
ing sufficient for a large hili.;-IT send them carefully
boxed, and postpaid:—with full directions. for plant-
ing and cultivating to best advantage to secure a
large yield. G# All eyes warranted to reach you in
good condition for growing. Orders booked as re-
ceived, and sent soon as the weather will dmit: or-
ders from the South, sent any time requested.

NOTE—should any prefer whole Potatoes, I
will send 20 nice tubers of the Freeman. for $1.00,
and a proportionate number for larger orders.

PRDDMROAEOAD ALLAH De OE EE a NS

DOG OOO MO OE a a a a a A a a a a a a

VARS SS

A FEW TESTIMONIALS.

Munn, Cedar Co:,. Ta. Oct. 12. 1893, -Mr. A..T, Cook. Dear
Sir:—I received 100 potato eyes from you last spring and
rew from them 375 pounds (64 bushels.) "They -are the
best in quality, and the nicest, smoothest potatoes I ever
Ww.

Yours truly, John O.. Mason,

. Mr. T. B. Terry, the most noted potato grower in Amer
ica, has.cut all his seed potatoes to one 6ye for more than
20 years; he will plant nothing but Freemans. He says;—

We planted the Freeman on good ground, but no ma-
nure or fertilizer of any kind was used. ‘The growth was
wonderful; the hills Ditzed up like half a pumpkin. “The
otatess were large, 20 filled a half bushe). basket... The
lave but few eyes, are almost perfect in shape, SMmoo:
and mice; their eating quality is perfect, and either baked

or boiled, are as good as any one could ask for. It is @
wonderful potato.”

Mr.. T. Greiner, (Joseph,) the well known: agricultural
writer says:—I do not remember ever having seen @-1ot
of tubers equalling the Freeman in color, sizé, shape, and
in beauty. The growth was 80 early and. wonde
strong, in pleasing and favorable contrast with any of
the 50 or 60 varieties in the lot. ‘The yield was far
than that of any other early sort.

Mr. J. M. Smith, Green Bay, Wis., a well known market
gardener, and a standard authority says;—We have dug
the Freemans and they are a sight to gladden ones event

as well as his pockets, I think our wives will sure

in love with them. They are the most beautiful potatoes
{i ever saw. in form about perfect, and in quality equal to
any I ever tasted,

Mr. H. Stewart, Highlands, N. 0, writes:—The Freeman
yielded at the rate of: 700-bushels -per acre. “They. are
smooth, and handsome, and excellent quality.

* FRIENDS. In conclusion I will say
Iam in POSITION, BO
CONDITION, AND
DISPOSITION

to fill ALL orders liberally, promptly,

and with care. Iam within two min-

utes walk of the Postoffice, and have 5

mails a day. Last season I filled my orders {on
an average) in less than 8 hours of receipt of same,
I hope to do even better this year. -To my. Friends
I return many thanks. My- business shows: that
my seeds and efforts to please have been a SUCCESS

EXTRAS GIVEN AWAY with all orders—with
pot toes as well as seeds,—also the Farm Jour-
nal one year free; for an order of $2.00 or more.

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