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411-413-415 SANSOME ST.

SAN FRANCISEO,
CAL.

Calla Elliottiana a ot ae
Illustrated on Cover—Painted from Nature

CALLA ELLIOVTIANA is the only true yellow flowered calla in existence, and on account of its marvelous
beauty has created a sensation wherever exhibited. It is a summer flowering variety, with the same habit of
growth as the well-known common White Calla with flowers of the same size and shape, but of a rich, clear,
lustrous golden yellow. The foliage is dark green with a number of translucent white spots. which greatly
add to the beauty of the plant—so much so that when not in flower the plant at once arrests the attention and
is ever an object of enthusiastic admiration. We have been fortunate in securing a limited supply of flowering
bulbs, which we offer at

First Size, extra strong bulbs, $1.00 each

Second Size, good flowering bulbs, 75e each

New Sweet Pea—Helen Pierce

A Californian introduction—new in color and markings—being a bright blue, mottled on pure white. It has
no suggestion of stripes, but is uniformly marbled or peppered with the color, the veins showing a little deeper.
The stems are unusually long and bear three and frequently fcur blossoms to the stem, all of which face one
way, being of good size and of the perfect shell shape of semi-hooded type. Pkts. (containing 25 seeds) 25e.

Nitro-Culture

WHAT NITRO-CULTURE IS WHAT NITRO-CULTURE DOES .

Nitro-Culture consists of nitrogen collecting Bacteria If used under proper conditions it will put nodule-
which work in the soil and on the roots of leguminous forming Bacteria of the highest efficiency into the
plants, having the power to collect free nitrogen from soil, which, finding lodgment in the roots of the
the air and supply it to the plants. All plants need legume, enables that plant to receive nitrogen in
nitrogen, which is very costly when obtained through large quantities, and as a result the crop is vastly
chemical fertilizers. The remarkable increase of crop better and the soil greatly enriched.
frequently reported and caused by inoculation is due
wholly to the large amount of nitrogen collected from
the air by the Bacteria.

METHOD OF USING.

The Bacteria are furnished dried on absorbent cot-
ton and ean be readily forwarded by mail to any sec-
tion of the country. Full directions accompany each
package, which no farmer can have any difficulty in
following out.

VALUE AS SOIL RENOVATOR.

It has been ascertained from the most reliable
sources that the average inoculated leguminous crops
such as Clover, Alfalfa, Vetch, Peas, Beans, etc., will
not only under the proper conditions show an increase
of crop, but also that the Bacteria will collect from
the air and leave in the soil at the end of the season
after the crop is harvested not less than 100 pounds
of nitrogen per acre. This nitrogen at present market
prices would be worth $15.00 and upwards per acre,
and would show a corresponding increase in the next
succeeding crop, no matter what it may be.

INCREASE OF CROP.

It would be impossible for us to estimate what the
increase caused by inoculation might be. Conditions
vary in different sections. In some cases increases are
reported to be very great, crops like Alfalfa, Clover,
Vetch, Peas, Beans, ete., having been made to grow Roots showing the nodules which collect the free
in sections where they had never been successfully nitrogen from the air and. deposit it in the soil, thus
grown before. We therefore advise our customers to making barren land productive, and after the first
try the experiment and ascertain the true value of crop is harvested the ground is left richer and better
Nitre-Culture on their respective soils. for the next year’s crop.

NITRO-CULTURE is especially prepared for the following crops:

When Ordering State What Particular Kind of Crop You Desire to Inoculate, So That the Proper Bacteria May
: Be Forwarded.

Those carried out on the same line require the same Bacteria.

Alfalfa, or Lucerne. | Field Peas (Canada Field Peas). | Garden Beans, including Kidney,

Red. Yellow and Mammoth Clover. | Garden Peas.
Alsike and White Clover. Sweet Peas.
Crimson Clever. Cow Peas, Whip O’ Will Peas, and |
Burr Clover. Clay Peas.

Wax, String, Lima and Pea Beans.
Soy Beans.
Velvet Beans.
Vetch.
Peanuts.
PRICE LIST
Trial puckages, 50c., 4% to 4 acre. Acre packages, $1.50. 5-Acre packages, $5.00. 20-Acre packages, $18.00.

50-Acre packages, $40.00.

OUR OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE BUILDING

Recently remodeled and equipped with the most up-to-date Seed Cleaning Machinery on the Pacific Coast.

WHAT WE GUARANTEE. That all seeds sold by us shall prove to be as represented to this extent, that should they
prove otherwise, we will replace them, or send other seeds to the same value. But we cannot guarantee the crop any
further than the above offer, as there are so many causes which operate unfavorably in the germination of seeds and
the maturity of the crop, over which we have no control. Among the causes of failure may be mentioned unfavorable
weather, which is one of the most important. The soil muy be in proper condition when the seed was planted, but the
weather which follows may be cold and wet, which will cause the seed to rot; or it may be hot and dry, which destroys
the germ before it shows itself. The soil may also be unfavorable for the variety of seed planted. The seeds may be
and are frequently destroyed by vermin of various kinds. And lastly, changes not infrequently occur, especially among
new hybridized varieties, by which different sorts are produced, which give the planter the idea that his seeds are
badly mixed. Such occurrences are beyond the power of man to prevent, and for which we cannot be responsible.

Established 1876. COx SEED COMPANY Incorporated 1890

411, 413 and 415 Sansome Street - - SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

COx’S CALIFORNIA SEEDS

Always Fresh

We Deliver Free

from this Catalogue.

Always Reliable

all Vegetable Seeds in packets, ounces and quarter-pounds, when ordered by mail

Always Satisfactory

When Seeds in bulk are ordered by mail, postage must be added to Catalogue

prices at the rate of 10 cents per pound on. half-pound or over.

Asperge.

Esparrago. Spargel.

One ounce will sow 50 feet of row, and produce about 800
plants. Sow the seed early in spring in drills 12 to 14 inches
apart, and when well started thin out to 3 inches apart.
When one or two years old, transplant into permanent beds,
thoroughly trenched, 2 feet or more in depth. Set the plants
in rows 2 feet apart, and not less than 18 inches apart in the
row. Care should be taken that the roots are well spread,
and set at a depth of 6 inches below the level of the bed.
Cover only 2 or 3 inches, and fill in gradually as the plants
grow. Very little, if any, should be cut the first year after
transplanting, but a fair crop can be cut the second year.
Every fall after the tops have been cut down apply a dress-
ing of coarse manure, and in the spring fork tt in.’ An occa-
sional top-dressing of salt at the rate of one-half pound per
square yard is also beneficial, and keeps down the weeds.

ASPARAGUS CULTURE. Full details of the best methods
employed in England and France. Price, 50c, postpaid.

BOULDIN ISLAND. Unparalleled in popularity, unsurpassed
in quality, and unapproachable in points of merit, this
variety leaves no choice in selection where the best for
home or market purposes is desired. Tender to the stem
and of delicious flavor, requiring less labor in cutting than
other sorts, thus lessening the expense of marketing,
recommends it as the most desirable sort for the market
gardener. You cannot afford to be without the most
perfect strain of this most delicious of all vegetables.
PKt. 5e; oz. 15¢e; Ib. $1.25.

COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE. The stalks are very large,

clear white, and remain so as long as fit for use. Pkt. 5e;
oz. 10ce; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 7Se.
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL. The standard variety. Pkt. 5e;

oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20e; Ib. 50e.

PALMETTO. A large early variety of a deep green color.
More regular and even in size than the preceding variety.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 50c.

Asparagus Roots

A saving of one or two years is effected by planting roots.
A bed 12 by 40 Jeet, requiring about 100 roots, should give
a sufficient supply for an ordinary family. If planted in
rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet between the plants, 7,260 roots
will plant an acre. If ordered by mail, postuge must be
added at the rate of 50 cents per 100 to the following prices:
CONOVER’S, OR PALMETTO. Doz. 25c; 100 $1.00; $1,000 $8.00.
BOULDIN ISLAND. Doz. 30c; 100 $1.25; 1,000, $9.00.

Artichoke, French Green Globe.

Airtichoke

Alcachofa. Artischocke.

One ounce will sow 100 feet of row, and produce about 500
plants. A deep rich sandy loam is best adapted for this
plant. The seed should be sown thinly in drills 1% inches
deep and 1 foot apart. When large enough, transplant to
permanent rows 5 feet apart, allowing 2 feet between the
plants. They reach maturity the second year, and in the
northern states should be protected in winter by a covering
of leaves or coarse manure. A bed will continue in bearing for
several years.

IMPROVED LARGE GREEN GLOBE. Heads large, fleshy,
and of rich flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30e; lb. $3.50. Strong two-
year-old roots of this variety, 20c each; $2.00 per doz.

JERUSALEM, OR TUBEROUS-ROOTED ARTICHOKE. En-
tirely distinct, and grown exclusively for their large
potato-like roots, which are valuable for feeding hogs,
the yield often exceeding two tons per acre. They need
not be dug, but the hogs can be turned into the field to
root them up; 1 acre will keep 20 head in good condition
until spring. Per Ib. 15e; 100 Ibs. at market rates.

Artichaut.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. 3

Beans

There are two distinct classes of beans which produce edible pods—the wax or yellow-podded varieties, called also
“Butter” Beans, and the green-podded kinds. Both are used in the same way as “Snap” Beans. The waz-podded varieties

look the most attractive, but some of the green-podded kinds are of better quality and not subject to rust as much as
the wax kinds. :

Another class is composed of beans used for shelling and cooking when green. Of this class Limas are by far the
best quality. Still another class produces beans that are used when ripe and dry. These are called “Field” Beans, as
they are usually grown only wm large fields and not in gardens.

Dwarf or Bush Beans

Haricots Nains. Busch-Bohnen. Frijole nano.

One pound will sow 100 feet of drill; 40 pounds are required for an acre.
They will thrive in any good soil. Plant the seeds 2 wches deep and 3 inches
apart, in rows 2 feet apart. Keep well cultivated, as no crop better repays

extra labor in this direction. Twenty-five pounds sold at 100-pound rate.

GREEN-PODDED DWARF VARIETIES
If ordered by mail, add 8 cents per pound for postage.

CANADIAN WONDER. Handsome flat pods of great length and very ten-
der. For string beans it has become a great favorite. while for fresh
shelled beans, cooked like Limas, hardly any variety can approach it in
rich flavor and appearance. Lb. 15ce; 100 Ibs. $10.00.

Early Red Valentine.

EARLY MOHAWK. Very early, and will stand
more cold than most of the bush varieties,
and on this account is considered the best for
first planting; pods pale green, long and flat;
seeds large, kidney-shaped, brown and purple
marbled. Lb. 15¢; 100 Ibs. $9.00.

REFUGEE, OR THOUSAND TO ONE. Very ten-
der and productive; best variety for pickling.
Lb. 10e; 100 Ibs. $8.00.

EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE. One of the earliest
of the green-podded sorts, being about two
weeks earlier than the ordinary Refugee,
while possessing all the superior qualities of
that variety —straight, cylindrical, tender
pods, of fine flavor and handsome appearance;
an enormous yielder and a sure cropper. Lb.
15c; 100 Ibs. $8.00.

Stringless Green Pod.

Stringless Green Pod. The only stringless green pod bush bean in culti-

vation. Consequently it surpasses all others in
erisp, tender flavor. The finely shaped, long, green pods are absolutely stringless,
and are ready to market two weeks earlier than the Valentines. It is of immense
value not only to the market gardener, but also to the amateur who seeks a rare
quality early for the home table. Lb. 15e; 100 Ibs. $9.00.

EXTRA EARLY RED VALENTINE. One of the most popular of the extra early
green snap sorts. The pods are round and fleshy, and of most excellent quality,
remaining tender a long time after they are fit to pull: Lb. 15e; 100 Ibs. $8.00.

ENGLISH, OR BROAD WINDSOR. The celebrated broad bean of England, growing
on a strong stalk about 2 feet high. Beans eaten shelled. Lb. 10e; 100 Ibs. $5.00.

s LONG YELLOW SIX WEEKS. An early standard variety, much prized for its pro-
== ductiveness and excellent quality; the pods are often 8 inches long, tender and
Long Yellow Six Weeks. brittle; vines vigorous and branching. Lb. 15e; 100 Ibs. $10.00.

4 COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

WAX, OR YELLOW-PODDED DWARF VARIETIES.

If ordered by mail, add 10 cents per pound for postage.

(Rust-proof.) An
standing drought remarkably well.
Pkt. 10c; Ib. 15¢; 100 Ibs. $10.00.

Improved Golden Wax.

low, fleshy and waxlike; of the highest quality.

Beans, Pole or Running

Haricots a Rames, Stangenbohnen. Frijole Vastaga.

One pound will plant 50 hills; 30 pounds will plant an acre.
The soil should be mellow, rich, and warm. Lay the ground
out in hills 4 feet apart each way, and set poles 8 or 10 feet
long firmly in the hills before putting in the seed. Plant 5
or 6 beans in a hill, and cover about 2 wches deep; leave 3
healthy plants at each pole, and when a few wches high
~ draw a Uttle earth around them as support. They may also
be grown without poles, leaving the vine to run. Use the
cultivator freely to keep the soil mellow and clean.

If ordered by mail, add 10 cents per pound for postage.

20 lbs. sold at 100-Ilb. rate.

KENTUCKY WONDER, OR OLD HOMESTEAD. Enormous-
ly productive, the pods hanging in great clusters from
top to bottom of pole, and are of a silvery green color,
entirely stringless; they cook deliciously tender and melt-
ing. Lb. 15c; 100 Ibs. $9.00.

Handsome green pods;

Blue Lake Creaseback.
grows from 5 to 6 inches

long, perfectly round, entirely stringless, and very fleshy;
one of the best of the green-podded sort. Lb. 15e; 100
Ibs. $9.00.

LAZY WIFE. Pods grow from 6 to 8 inches long. Entirely
stringless; of rich buttery flavor when cooked. Fine white
shell beans for winter use. PKt. 10c; Ib. 15c; 100 Ibs. $9.00.

DUTCH CASE KNIFE. Produces large, flat pods that are
excellent for snaps, cut young. The bean is large, flat
and of superior quality, green shelled or dry. Lb. 10c;
100 Ibs. $7.00.

CUT SHORT, OR CORN HILL. Largely used for planting
among corn, where it gives an excellent crop without the
use of poles. Lb. 15e; 100 Ibs. $10.00.

HORTICULTURAL, OR SPECKLED CRANBERRY. Popular
old favorite; useful either green or dried. Lb. 15ce; 100
Ibs. $10.00.

INDIAN CHIEF BLACK WAX. Short, broad, fleshy pods, of
superior quality as snaps, remaining fit for table a long
time. Lb. 15¢; 100 Ibs. $10.00.

improvement on the Golden Wax,

GOLDEN WAX. A strong-growing, distinct variety;
at least a week earlier than the Black Wax. The
pods are long, brittle, and entirely stringless. As a
snap-bean it equals most other sorts in tenderness
and richness of flavor. Ib. 15¢; 100 lbs. $9.00.

DAVIS WHITE WAX. Of compact, upright growth,
producing a large yield of handsome, long pods, of
a clear waxy white color, and when of suitable size
to use for snaps, quite stringless. All who have
tried it are delighted because of its hardiness, pro-
ductiveness and handsome appearance. The dry
beans are clear white, and are unsurpassed for
baked beans. Lb. 15¢e; 100 lbs. $9.00.

IMPROVED PROLIFIC BLACK WAX. In every re-
spect first class; pods nearly round, of a beautiful
bright yellow color, hanging in clusters well up
from the ground; very early and continues long in
bearing, which, with its immense productiveness
and handsome appearance, makes it everywhere
popular. Lb. 15¢e; 100 Ibs. $9.00.

WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX. A most desirable va-
riety for the market gardener and private gardens;
beautiful, wax-like, handsome pods; matures about
the same time as the Golden Wax. Lb. 15c; 100
Ibs. $10.00.

being entirely rust-proof, and
Pods long, nearly straight, broad, flat; golden yel-

EARLY GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX. Pods very tender, 6 to
8 inches long, of large size, borne profusely in large clus-
ters of 3 to 6; beautiful golden yellow color, which they
retain long after being picked. Smaps easily, is string-
less, cooks tender, delicious flavor. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15c; 100
Ibs. $12.00.

SCARLET RUNNER. A great favorite; both ornamental
and useful. Height 10 feet, presenting dazzling scarlet
flowers from July to October. Used both as string beans
and shelled. Pkt. 10c; Ib. 15c.

Pole and Bush Lima Beans

If ordered by mail, add 10 cents per pound for postage.

New Wonder Bush Lima. The New Wonder is the

earliest, dwarfest and

most prolific of the whole class of Bush Limas. A decided
improvement on the original type of Burpee’s Bush Lima.
By far the best of all. Pkt. 10c; Ib. 15c; 100 Ibs. $12.00.

DWARF LARGE WHITE, OR BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA. The
true bush form of the old large Lima Pole Bean and
most popular of the class. It grows vigorously to a height
of 20 inches. Pkt. 10c; Ib. 15¢; 100 Ibs. $10.00.

DREER’S BUSH LIMA. Possesses all the good qualities of
the Dreer’s Improved Pole Lima, growing vigorously about
2 feet high, and showing no disposition whatever to run.
It produces pods in great abundance. The beans grow
close together, 4 and sometimes 5 in a pod, and are thick,
sweet and succulent. Pkt. 10c; Ib. i5ce; 100 Ibs. $10.00.

HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA. Beans small and of fine qual-
ity when picked young. Vines hardy and very prolific;
succeeds and produces good crops where the larger Limasgs
fail. Valuable especially where seasons are short. Pkt.
10c; Ib. 15c; 100 Ibs. $10.00.

KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA. A vigorous grower, bear-
ing an abundance of large pods, varying in length from
5 to 8 inches, and containing from 4 to 6 perfectly formed
beans of superior quality. Lb. 15c; 100 Ibs. $8.00.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. 5

EDMAND’S

Cox’s Improved
Blood Turnip

EGYPTIAN

Beets For Table Use

Betterave.

One ounce will sow fifty feet of drill; five pounds will sow an acre.

Runkelrueben.

Remolacha.

Rich, deep soil, not too recently manured, ws

best for this crop; sow about one inch deep im drills fifteen inches apart, and when well established thin the plants to sia

inches apart in the rows.

9 1 A carefully se-
Cox’s Improved Blood Turnip. 3 fe. oo:
the early Blood Turnip, remarkable for perfect symmetry
of shape, freedom from side or fibrous roots, and fine
quality. It grows uniformly to a good large size; flesh
deepest red, fine grained, very sweet and tender, early and
also unsurpassed to keep for winter use. When wanted
for winter use the seed should be sown later. Oz. 10¢;
% Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

EARLY ECLIPSE. Very early, dark blood color, small top,
and free from fibrous roots; popular on account of its
uniform globular shape. Oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20¢; Ib. 50c.

EDMAND’S EARLY TURNIP. Deep blood skin, and very
dark flesh of best quality. An excellent main crop and
winter sort. Oz. 10ce; %4 Ib. 20¢; Ib. 50c.

DETROIT DARK RED. A medium early globe-shaped beet
of excellent quality, especially esteemed on account of
its dark red color, which extends entirely through the
beet, and without the light-colored rings seen in some
varieties; smooth and handsome, and is largely used for
canning as well as for market. Oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25ce; Ib. 60c.

BASSANO. A very early flat variety; flesh white and rose;
tender, sweet and juicy. Oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 50c.

EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN. Elegant forcing variety, and
the best for first crop out of doors, being very early. The
root is very dark red; flesh is very hard and crisp, very
tender when young, and of excellent flavor. Oz. 10c;
1% Ib. 20c; lb. 50c.

CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN. A carefully selected strain of
Egyptian, as early, but larger and of better quality; flesh
deep blood red. It is a rapid grower, attaining a usable
size quicker than any other variety, and does not become
woody with age. Oz. 10c; % Ib. 25c; Ib. 60c.

LONG SMOOTH BLOOD RED. Good-sized long roots, taper-
ing and growing even with the surface; dark red; flesh
very sweet and tender, remaining so when kept till spring;
a popular winter sort. Oz. 10ce; % Ib. 20c; Ib. 50c.

SWISS CHARD, OR SEA KALE BEET. We recommend all
our customers to try this distinct vegetable, which is
superior to the common beet for greens; if sown at the
same time will be fit for use before it. Later the plants
form broad, flat, beautiful wax-like stems, which are very
delicious cooked as asparagus; also profitable to grow for
chickens. Pkt. Se; oz. 10c; Ib. 50c.

6 COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

Mangel Wurtzel and Sugar Beets

LARGELY GROWN FOR FEEDING STOCK

Five or six pounds will sow one acre. The seed should
be planted in rows 2 feet apart and thinned to 8 inches
in the rows. To obtain the best results from this crop,
use deep soil, well plowed; if the soil is thin, a lhberal
application of an honest chemical fertilizer is necessary.
The value of beets for stock feeding cannot be overesti-
mated. The results from their use are clearly shown in
the improved health and condition of animals, the in-
creased yield of milk in cows, and the great saving of
hay. They can be raised al a trifling cost, and selected
seed will yield immense crops per acre. :

If ordered by mail, add 10 cents per pound for postage.

Cox’s Selected Long Red Mange!l-Wurtzel

Our stock of this variety has been grown for us in
Germany and is the result of continued careful se-
lection, many specimen roots weighing from 40 to
50 pounds. It is the heaviest yielding Mangel there
is, producing under proper conditions from 79 to 80
tons per acre, the roots being of fine texture and
z<ood quality. Lb. 30c; 10 Ibs. 25¢ per Ib.; 100 Ibs.
$20.00.

MAMMOTH LONG RED. Although not equal in yield
to the preceding strain, is superior to many of the
so-called mammoth sorts. Lb. 25¢; 10 Ibs. 20c per
Ib.; 100 Ibs. $16.00. :

TABER’S GATE POST. This is a new vellow Mangel,
longer than the Globe, and yields immense crops.
while the quality is superior to the old red kinds.
The roots are smooth, solid and keep perfectly all
winter. Lb. 35e; 10 Ibs. 25c¢ per Ib.; 100 Ibs. $20.00.

GIANT YELLOW INTERMEDIATE. A great improve-
ment on the ordinary Yellow Intermediate, of con-
siderably larger size, growing more than half above
the ground. Remarkably even in shape, rather
elongated, of vigorous growth, and has a fine neck;
flesh white, firm and sweet. We highly recommend
this variety, as it makes a magnificent root, is easily
lifted from the ground, produces enormous crops,
and is an excellent keeper. Lb. 25ce; 10 Ibs. 20c per
Ib.; 160 Ibs. $16.00.

Cox’s Selected “ost rumors

variety in culti-

Golden Tankard vation; roots
large, ovoid, but filled out at top and bottom,
terminating with a small tap root; flesh deep
golden yellow, solid, crisp, sweet and rich; ex-
cels all others in milk-producing qualities, and
very productive. It has no superior as a keep-
er. We have known Mangels of this variety
to keep sound and crisp and in full flavor until

; June. Do not omit this variety when order-
ae ing. Lb. 30c; 10 lbs. 25c per lb.; 100 Ibs.

This illustration is reduced from a photograph. a $20.00.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. 7

Mangel Wurtzel and Sugar Beets—Continued

Eckendorf Mangel Wurtzel.

This fine new Mangel grows to a large size,
very productive, and of excellent keeping
qualities; one of the very best of Stock Beets
grown. It grows largely above the soil, and
is easily harvested; the roots are very solid,

and the flesh a deep yellow. Lb. 40c; 10 Ibs.
35c lb; 100 lbs. $30.00.

CHAMPION YELLOW, OR ORANGE GLOBE MANGEL.
A globe-shaped, orange-yellow root, of large size
and fine nutritive qualities, growing partly above
ground, and from its shape succeeds well on light
land. It is of beautiful shape, neat top, fine clear
skin, single tap root, and of choice quality; a sure
eropper: an excellent keeper. Lb. 25¢; 10 Ibs. 20¢ per
Ib.; 100 Ibs. $16.00.

SUGAR BEETS

KLEIN-WANZLEBEN. This kind is cultivated on a
larger scale than any other sugar beet. The root is
conical, straight and even, quite large at the head
and rapidly tapering. It is easy to dig and is a
heavy yielder. Lb. 25c; 10 Ibs. 20c per Ib.; 100 Ibs.
$16.00.

VILMORIN’S IMPERIAL. An improved French vari-
ety, exceedingly rich in sugar. Under average condi-
tions it has yielded 14 tons of roots to the acre, con-
taining about 16 per cent sugar. Lb. 25c; 10 Ibs. 20¢
per Ib; 100 Ibs. $16.00.

LANE’S IMPERIAL SUGAR BEET. An improvement
on the White French Sugar Beet. Recommended
as hardier, more productive, yielding 35 to 40 tons
to the acre. It is much larger than the above
varieties and will yield more, but is not as sweet,
containing only about 8 per cent of sugar. Greatly
liked for stock feeding, and preferred by some to
mangels. Lb. 25c; 10 Ibs. 20c per Ib.; 100 Ibs. $16.00.

FRENCH RED TOP SUGAR. Combines with heavy
yield a good percentage of sugar. It is very hardy
and productive, yielding about 20 tons to the acre.
A most desirable sort for stock feeding. Lb. 25e;
10 Ibs. 20c per Ib.; 100 Ibs. $16.00.

FRENCH SILESIAN SUGAR. Grown for sugar and a
eattle feeding. Lb. 25¢; 10 Ibs. 20c per Ib.; 100 Ibs.

$16.00. ZF

For Garden Beets, see page 4. This illustration is reduced from a photograph.

A TESTIMONIAL.

The Mangel Beet seed received from you last year were the finest stocks that were grown in this section of
country. Some of them weighed 50 pounds. I have bought my seeds from your house for the last 25 years, and they
have proved to me all that you claim. JOHN KELTON,

Portland, Oregon.

8 COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

Broccoli

Chou Brocili. Spargel-Kohl. Broculi.

One ounce will produce 3,000 plants. Sow thinly in seed
beds. When the plants are strong enough, set out in rows
2 feet apart each way, setting the plants well down to their
lower leaves. Cultivate frequently, and give a plentiful sup-
ply of water during all stages of their growth.
WALCHEREN. A fine variety, closely resembling a cauli-

flower, but of hardier nature. Per pkt. 5e; oz. 30c; %4 Ib.

$1.00.

WHITE CAPE. A hardy and vigorous variety, heads large
and firm. Per pkt. 5ce; oz. 30c; % Ib. $1.00.

Brussels Sprouts

Chou de Bruxelles. Rosen-Kohl. Berza de Brusels.

One ounce will produce 3,000 plants. Sow as directed for
Broccoli, and set the plants 2% feet apart each way. They
require a long season of growth, but with suitable soil and
liberal manuring an excellent crop of this most delicious
vegetable can be secured. :

IMPROVED DWARF. Produces compact heads, tender and
of fine flavor. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

LONG ISLAND IMPROVED. Without doubt the finest vari-
ety grown; of vigorous growth, and producing handsome,
solid, round sprouts of the best quality, tender, and of
delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

Cabbage

Chou Pomme.

One ounce will produce 3,000 plants; 5 ounces will produce sufficient plants for an acre.

Kopf-Kohl.

Col repollo.

Commence to sow the seed of

the early varieties in September, and each following month until spring, for succession. Transplant as soon as large
enough to fresh, rich soil, in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches in the rows. For late use, sow the Drumhead sorts in spring, and
transplant to well-manured ground, 3 feet each way. In planting Cabbage or Cauliflower, care should be observed that the

stem is set under the ground as far as the first leaf.

To guard against insects and worms affecting this crop, use Slug-Shot.

Cox’s Selected Flat Dutch

As a variety for the winter market it
has no superior, and is more exten-
sively grown than any other. Heads

large, bluish green, round, solid,

broad and flat on top, and often tint-
ed with reddish brown after being
touched with frost; they open white
and crisp, are tender and well fla-
vored. It is a fall and winter vari-
ety, and one of the very best to keep.
With good cultivation on moist, rich
ground, 95 in 100 will head up hard
and fine.

Ib. $2.50.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1%4 Ib. 75e¢;

IMPROVED AMERICAN SAVOY. This variety is decidedly
the peer of all Savoy Cabbages, either for market or
kitchen garden, and a reliable header. The heads are
large, and possess a fine delicate flavor, showing beauti-
fully curled and crimpled leaves of a dark rich green color.
Pkt. 5e; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

Cox’s Early Spring. The early cabbage of San Fran-

cisco market gardeners; pointed
or conical heads; very solid. It is superior to any of the
earlier cabbages of the Eastern markets; sure to head,
and of the finest quality. Pkt. Se; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 40c; Ib.
$1.50.

EARLY WINNIGSTADT. A standard variety of the Sugar-
loaf type; grows to a good size and does better on lighter
soils than other sorts. PkKt. 5e; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.50.

SELECTED EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. The standard
early variety; conical in shape; medium-sized heads; very
solid; few outside leaves. Pkt. Se; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; Ib.
$2.00.

CHARLESTON, OR LARGE WAKEFELD. Not quite as early
as the regular Jersey Wakefield, but the heads are consid-

erably larger in size, very solid and not so pointed. Pkt.
5e; oz. 20c; 144 Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.
EARLY DRUMHEAD. Second early; round flat heads. Pkt.

5e; oz. 15¢e; % Ib. 40c; lb. $1.50.

For particulars, see under Insecticide.

IMPROVED EARLY SUMMER. Matures about 10 days later
than Jersey Wakefield; large, solid, flat heads of superior
quality. Pkt. 5c; os. 20c; % Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

ALL SEASONS. Whether for medium, early, main crop or
late use, this is unsurpassed by any other sort; the heads
are large, nearly round, very solid and of the best quality;
Keeping qualities above the average. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20e; %
Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00. ;

SUCCESSION. Early maturing, later than Early Summer,
and twice its size. This variety will be grown mainly, and
can be used more economically than any other. Pkt. 5e;
oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

SUREHEAD. Very uniform in size, hard, firm and of fine
texture; sure to head even under unfavorable conditions.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

THE LUPTON. This variety is one of the best for a main
crop, combining as it does the best qualities of the second
early and the late sorts. It is also one of the best keepers
we have. coming out in the spring bright and fresh. Pkt.
5c; oz. 25¢c; % Ib. 75e;3 Ib. $2.50.

HOLLAND, OR DANISH BALLHEAD. The hardest heading
variety known; of medium size, with few outer leaves,
admitting of close planting; tender, crisp and solid; of
remarkable weight for its size, and of extraordinary long-
keeping qualities. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60ec; Ib. $2.00.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. 9

Carrots

Carotte. Mohren. Zanahoria.

One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; 3 pounds are required for an acre.
The most suitable soil is a rich, deep, sandy loam, not too recently manured.
Sow rather thinly in drills 12 to 15 inches apart, according to the sorts,
thinning. out to 6 or 7 inches between the plants. In field culture the rows
should be at least 2 feet apart, so that the crop can be worked with the
horse cultwator.

DANVERS HALF LONG. The best variety for general crop, is rich orange
color, a very heavy yielder and splendid keeper; first-class carrot for all
soils, and valuable both for table and stock. We have an extra fine
strain. of seed of this favorite sort. Pkt. Se; oz. 10ce; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

This is a decided improvement

9
Cox Ss Improved Long Orange. over the ordinary Long Orange.

The roots grow remarkably uniform and smooth, being always well
forined and of larger size, better flavored, and of deeper orange color.
Pkt. Sc; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

OXHEART, OR GUERANDE. (Stump-Rooted.) This new French carrot
is one of the most valuable of all recent introductions, either for family
use or inarket. It is an intermediate between the Half Long and Horn
varieties, attaining a diameter of 3 to 4 inches at the neck, of most beau-
tiful shape, and rich orange color. PkKt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

CHANTENAY. The finest in color, the best in form, and the most produc-
tive of all the stump-rooted varieties. Of fine flavor, either in soups,
stews, or boiled. For ordinary feeding purposes it meets all require-
ments, as it keeps well, crops well, and can be used more economically
than any other. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10c; % lb. 25ec; ib. S5c.

EARLY HALF-LONG CARENTAN. An excellent scarlet variety, without
core, for forcing or the open ground. Tops very small, roots cylindrical,
with very small neck. This variety can be sown very thick. Pkt. 5e; oz.
10c; % Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

Cox’s Early Scarlet Horn. Ts is 2 favorite tor

early crop, but not
large; sold extensively in the markets bunched. The tops
are small; roots top-shaped, stump-rooted, therefore easily
pulled. Grows well in shallow soil. Color a deep orange;
flesh fine-grained. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 Ib. 20¢; Ib. 60c.

EARLIEST FRENCH FORCING. The earliest of all varie-
ties, and especially adapted for cultivation under glass,
both on account of its earliness and the shortness and
small size of its roots. It is also one of the best sorts for
the table; delicate, fine-grained, and remarkably fine-
flavored. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

IMPROVED SHORT WHITE VOSGES. For a field carrot
this is unexcelled. The roots are short, very heavy at the
shoulder, tapering to a point, and therefore easily har-
vested; especially suited to shallow soils; enormously pro-
ductive. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 Ib. 15c; Ib. 40c.

LARGE WHITE BELGIAN. Grows one third above ground;
large white root, with green top; grown exclusively for
feeding stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 15c; Ib. 40ce.

THE MASTODON. This is the heaviest cropping carrot
grown, yielding more tons to the acre than any other sort.
The flesh is white, solid, crisp and very sweet, the roots
are short and very heavy at the shoulder, which allows
them to be harvested very easily. They do not break easily
in pulling or storing, owing to their solidity and shape.
One of the most profitable carrots; liked by both cattle
and horses. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 15e; Ib. 40c.

10 COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

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Colifior.

One ounce will produce 3,000 plants.’ The cultural directions gwen for cabbage will apply for this crop, but the soii

should be more heavily manured.

Keep them well hoed, and bring the earth gradually up to the stems.

Water freely in dry

weather, and especially when they begin to head. Never allow the plants to become crowded in the seed bed; transplant
them with great care, as any check will injure, if not entirely prevent, the formation of the head.

b q 4 The very best variety
Cox’s California Wonder. (°° °""* Eaaincraes
into the market soon after Early Snowball; has large, firm,
beautifully formed heads, attractive appearance, and is of
unsurpassed quality. Is absolutely certain to head when
eonditions are right, and forms the nearest to a snow-
white head of any variety we know of. We recommend
it with confidence to growers of this popular vegetable.
Pkt. 10c; 44 oz. 30c; oz. $1.00.

EXTRA EARLY DWAREF ERFURT. Almost if not quite as
early as Snowball; very dwarf, with large, solid, pure
white heads of finest quality. Do not confound this variety
with the cheaper Early Dwarf Erfurt. Pkt. 10ce; %4 oz. 30c;
oz. $1.00.

EARLY PARIS. Head rather large, white and compact,
stock short. One of the earliest and tenderest sorts, par-
ticularly when sown in the spring. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; Ib. $5.

HALF EARLY PARIS, OR NONPAREIL. One of the best, and
good for either early or late. Pkt. 5c; oz. 60c; Ib. $6.00.

Chervil

Cerfeuil. Bensenlauch. Perifello.
An aromatic, sweet herb. The young leaves are used in
soups and salads. PkKt. Se; oz. 10ce; %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

Chicory

LARGE-ROOTED MAGDEBURG. The roots when dried,
roasted, and ground are largely used as an adulterant or
substitute for coffee. The young leaves are excellent as
salad. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

Cox’s Extra Early Snowball, Selected. V°"”

early,
and one of the surest to make fine, large, solid heads. If
planted March Ist, large-sized heads will be produced early
in June, about one week earlier than other sorts, and
searcely a single head will fail to form. The outer leaves
are short, allowing the plants to be set closer together
than most varieties. Its dwarf, compact habit of growth
renders it one of the best for forcing under glass. Pkt.
10e; % oz. 60c; oz. $2.00.

VEITCH’S AUTUMN GIANT. A distinct and valuable late
variety, producing large heads, pure white, firm and com-
pact, which, being thoroughly protected by the foliage,
remain a long time fit for use; a desirable variety for the
South. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; Ib. $4.00.

LENORMAND’S SHORT STEM. A large, late, short-stemmed
variety, with well-formed white heads of extra quality.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00.

Collards

Chou Cabu. Blatter-Kohl.

Cabu.

Sow seed as for cabbage, in June, July, and August, for
succession. Transplant when a month old, in rows 2 feet
apart each way, and hoe often.

GEORGIA, OR CREOLE. A tall-growing loose form of cab-
bage grown in the South as a substitute for cabbage. The
leaves when cooked are tender and delicate. Pkt, bY or
oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. ll

Celery—Giant Pascal.

GIANT PASCAL. A standard sort for later or winter mar-
ket; large, fine stalks; when blanched, of a deep golden
yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

Celery—Cox’s Golden Self-Blanching.

Celery

Celeri Sellerie. Apio.

One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants and sow about
200 feet of row. Sow in light, rich soil, in shallow drills,
and cover the seed lightly with finely-sifted mold. Prick the
seedling out into beds of very rich soil, 3 inches apart. Water
freely and shade from sun uitil established. When the plants
are 5 to 6 inches high, transplant to rows 3 to 4 feet apart,
according to the variety, allowing 8 inches between the plants
in the row. Cultivate freely and earth up to blanch the stems,
pressing the soil firmly around the plant ulmost to the top,
care being taken not to cover the tops of the center shoots.
Remember that this crop well repays generous treatment.

IMPROVED WHITE PLUME. The heart and stalks of this
‘variety being naturally white, it requires very little earth-
ing up to blanch it, and although its keeping qualities are
not quite equal to Golden Self-Blanching, yet as a celery
for early winter use it is unsurpassed. Our strain of this
variety will be found entirely free from green celery so
prevalent in much that is sold. Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 20e; %4 Ib.
90c; Ib. $1.50.

PINK PLUME. The same as White Plume, except that the
stalks are tinged with pink; of very attractive appearance,
und possesses the rich flavor and long-keeping qualities
for which the red celeries are noted. Pkt. 5e; ov. 20¢;
Y% Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

FIN DE SIECLE. In our trial grounds, this variety con-
firmed all that the introducer claimed—“it is the largest.
hardiest, solidest, crispest, best keeping, and best shipping
celery we know of.” PkKt. 10c¢; oz. 20e; 144 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

PERFECTION HEARTWELL. Of medium height, the stalks
being long and thick, while its compact structure makes
it easily cultivated; it blanches well up in the leaves, and
its crisp tenderness, distinct and delicious flavor are un-
equaled. Pkt. Se; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

IMPROVED GOLDEN DWARF. The best of half-dwarf vi-
rieties; stalks large and full; the heart is golden yellow,
turning to a light color when blanched. Very solid, rich
flavor, and good keeper. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 15¢; 4 1b. 35c; Ib. $1.25.

GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING (PARIS GOLDEN YELLOW).
It is safe to say this is the most popular variety grown’
it is ready for use almost as early as White Plume, and
produces much larger and heavier stalks, blanching to a
deep golden yellow. The pleading color, crispness, freedom
from stringiness, and nut-like flavor leave nothing to be
desired. Our stock of this variety is grown on our own
seed farms and has been selected and re-selected for years,
and is guaranteed the equal of anv French grown, and
superior to most American stocks. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25e; %4 Ib.
75e; Ib. $2.50. ‘

IKXALAMAZOO BROAD RIBBED.
ribs, thick and closely set, are solid, crisp and of fine
flavor. Grows rapidly, and by reason of its neat and com-
pact growth and showy appearance makes a grand market
variety. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 15¢; 44 Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.25.

BOSTON MARKET. A favorite variety, remarkable for its
tender, crisp stem and its mild flavor. PkKt. 5e; oz. 15c;
% Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.25.

CRAWFORD’S HALF DWARF.
stocky growth.

A distinct variety; its broad

An excellent late variety of
Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 15¢; %4 Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.25.

Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted
Celery

Sow seed same as celery, transplant into vows 2 feet apart
and about 6 to 8 inches in the row. No earthing up is re-
quired for Celerias, as it is the roots which are the edible
portion of the vegetable. For winter use, pack in damp sand
or earth in cellar, or cover with straw and earth outside.
LARGE SMOOTH PRAGUE. This is an improved form of

the Turnip-Rooted Celery. Roots large, round and smooth,

and free from side roots; a profitable variety for market
gardeners. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15e; %4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

112 COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906,

Sweet Corn

Mais.

Welshkorn.

Maiz.

One pound will plant 100 hills ; 8 pounds will plant an acre, Plant in hills 3 feet apart each way, covering about ¥% an inch,

and thin out to 3 plants to a hill.
Twenty-five pounds sold at 100-pound rate.

If ordered by mail, 10 cents per pound must be added for postage.

Field varieties should be planted 4 feet apart each way; hoe and cultivate frequently.

25 pounds sold at 100-pound rates.

All varieties 10 cents per package by mail, postage paid.

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COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. The finest of all Corns for the
private table. Ears 8 to 9 inches long, cob small and
irregularly crowded from end to end with pearly white
kernels of great depth; quality surpassingly sweet and
tender; very productive. Lb. 15e; 100 Ibs. $9.00.

STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. Now recognized everywhere as
a standard variety, both for home use and market, and is
the general favorite. The ears are of a large size, grains
deep, exceptionally tender and sugary; and has the ad-
vantage of remaining longer in the green state than any
other. Lb. 10c; 100 Ibs. $7.00.

MAMMOTH WHITE CORY. One of the largest and best
early varieties. The ears are 12-rowed, very symmetrical
and handsome, with no opening between the rows at the
base. The grain is large, broad, very white and of re-
markably good quality for such an early sort. The size
and beauty of this variety give it ready sale even when
the market is overstocked. Lb. 10c; 100 Ibs. $8.00.

EARLY MINNESOTA. Very early; ears of fair size and
uniform; plant rather dwarf; one of the best early kinds.
Lb. 10c; 100 Ibs. $7.00.

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CROSBY’S EARLY SUGAR, OR BOSTON MARKET.
the best of the early sorts; ear short.
$7.00.

STABLER’S EARLY. Of large size; remarkable for fine
flavor, Sweetness and earliness, and is a desirable gar-
dener’s and canning variety. Specially recommended to
follow the extra early varieties. Lb. 10c; 100 Ibs. $7.00.

POTTER’S EXCELSIOR. The ears are large, 12-rowed, and
well filled out with deep grains. Very sweet, tender, and
sugary. Lb. 10c; 100 Ibs. $7.09.

BLACK MEXICAN. A rather short, black variety;
sweet and delicious. Lb. 10c; 100 Ibs. $7.00.

EXTRA EARLY CORY. Of great value for its extreme
earliness; is 10 days earlier than any other sort; ears of
good size and first-rate quality. Lb. 10c; 100 Ibs. $7.00.

PERRY’S HYBRID. An early 12-rowed variety, growing
only 4 to 5 feet high, with ears set very low on the stalks;
kernels white, large, sweet and very tender. Lb. 10e; 100
Ibs. $7.00.

MAMMOTH SUGAR. A vigorous, large, early variety, grown
extensively in Alameda County for the San Francisco
market. Lb. 10c; 100 Ibs. $7.00.

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Sweet Corn for Fodder

There is nothing better for green feed or for curing for
winter than Sweet Corn. Cattle highly relish it, feed on
it and keep in fine condition and give an abundance of
milk. Also excellent for soiling. Sow thickly in drills or
broadeast, at the rate of 100 pounds per acre. Lb. 7e; 100
Ibs. $4.50.

Pop Corn

WHITE PEARL. Our common market variety. Lb. 10c.

WHITE RICE.
pointed, and resembling rice; color white.
Lb. 10c.

.A very handsome variety; kernels long,

Very prolific.

Corn Salad or Fetticus

Mache.

Stecksalat.

Macha o Valerianilla.

Sow during August and September in drills ¥ inch deep and 6 inches apart. Tread it lightly to insure germination.

CORN SALAD LARGE SEEDED.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. 9 13

FIELD CORN

Early Leaming. (2° -"" Py} Orn
largely grown both in the nee ai a:
Northern and Western States. Vis ch} a Oo
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troduced in 1895, in that it tite =! aa .*
contains all the valuable char- bs yee os =e & < 2
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ears are large and handsome, 129 Oi GD De ee
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few suckers, slender and leafy, » Sat)
making most excellent fodder. ot Ah

130 bushels shelled corn have
been grown to the acre. Lb.
10c; 100 Ibs. $5.00.

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in about 100 days from plant-
ing. This grand new Dent va-
riety is of vigorous growth,
immensely productive on rich
soil, cob very small for so
large an ear. Lb. 10e; 100 Ibs.
$5.00.

KING OF THE EARLIEST. One
of the earliest yellow-dent
corns in cultivation. Stalks
grow from 6 to 7 feet high; .
ears 7 to 9 inches long; very 4
deep, soft grain, and small, red
cob. It ripens in 80 days from

planting, and is a week to 10 ak :
days earlier than “The Pride a
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Canada Flint.” Lb. 10c; 100 ia
‘Ibs. $5.00. ba - —
Champion White Pearl. | i Ee VEN ¢
The stalk is short and thick. tide . Paras

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stalk, from 7 to 12 inches in - Tr, “Re ° <i ag
length, almost parallel >. Pinte 2 ; i
throughout; of medium size; a Ki es s
averaging 16 rows of grain. i al
The grains are pure _ white, Champion White Pearl.

very deep, compact and heavy;

the cob is small. It makes a superior quality of cornmeal. Matures early.

We recommend it highly. Lb. 10c; 100 Ibs. $5.00.

EARLY LARGE WHITE FLINT. The old Hominy 8-rowed variety. Very
early, productive, and of good quality. Lb. 10¢; 100 Ibs. $5.00.

14 COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906,

Cucumbers

Concombre.

One ounce will plant 100 hills; two pounds will plant 1 acre.
carly, sow in hotbeds. in berry bo«es, or small flower-pots 6 weeks before they can be set out in open ground.

ger of frost is over transplant im Ills 4 feet apart each way.

Gurke.

Pepino.

Cucumbers succeed best in a rich, loamy soil. If wanted very
When dan-

For general crop plant in May, about 6 or 8 seeds in a hill.

Leave 4 of the strongest plants to each hill, but do not thin out until plants are strong enough to resist the attack of

insects.

To protect the vines from bugs, sprinkle with Slug-Shot, the best insecticide we know of.

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“CUMBERLAND.”
of eight years’ careful breeding by one of the leading
growers in the United States. It is a cross of Parisian
Pickle and Peerless White Spine, the successful combina-

This handsome Cucumber is the result

tion of these two varieties making an ideal variety both
for table use and for pickling. The vines are of strong,
The fruits, which
are of handsome appearance, grow to a desirable size, very
straight, firm, solid and crisp.

vigorous growth and very productive.

The color is a rich pea-
green, and flavor very fine, either when eaten sliced in the
raw State, or after they have been pickled. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15e;3
1% Ib. 30e; Ib. $1.00.

Cox’s Improved Early White Spine. 1 ‘* ™ost

uniform
and shapely variety grown and for market use and pick-
ling is now more generally used than any other sort. It
is excellent for slicing, being straight and smooth, is a
great bearer and keeps green longer than any other we
‘know of, and is not excelled in crispness and flavor. Pkt.
5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25c; Ib. 80c.

ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE FORCING. A strain of white
Spine which has been improved through careful selection,
with a view to uSe for forcing in hot-houses and frames.
Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25e; Ib. SOc.

COCL AND CRISP. A strain of the White Spine, but longer
and more cylindrical; very early and exceedingly prolific.
While it is esteemed most highly as a pickling sort, it is
one of the very best for slicing, being tender, crisp, and of
fine flavor. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25e; Ib. 80c.

IMPROVED LONG GREEN. Standard variety; long, straight,
smooth, and solid, sometimes growing 18 inches in length.
Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 10c¢; % Ib. 25c; Ib. 8Oc.

JAPANESE CLIMBING. The vines are of healthy, vigorous
growth, and throw out strong, grasping tendrils, which
enable it to climb trellises or any other suitable support.
The cucumbers are thick, exceedingly tender, and of deli-
cate flavor; flesh pure white; skin dark green, turning to
brown and netted when ripe. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢; %4 Ib. 40c;
Ib. $1.50.

EVERBEARING. Small size, very early, and enormously
productive, and valuable as a green pickler. It continues
to flower and produce fruit until killed by frost, whether
the cucumbers are picked off or not. Remarkably solid,
with very few seeds, and of very fine quality. Invariably
of perfect form, even when very small. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c;
y% Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

EARLY CLUSTER. A short, prickly variety; usually grows
in clusters. Is a prolific bearer, and, except the Early
Russian, is the earliest sort. Flavor excellent. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25e; Ib. 80c.

NICHOL’S MEDIUM GREEN. This new variety is excellent
as a pickle sort, and for forcing purposes tuere is no bet-
ter variety. It is very productive, of medium size, and
always straight and smooth. Color dark green; flesh crisp
and tender. Pkt. Se; oz. 10¢; %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

GREEN PROLIFIC, OR BOSTON PICKLING. A distinct va-
riety. A favorite with pickle growers and commercial
gardeners, and good for table use. Quite productive. Fruit
small, uniform in size. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30c¢; Ib. $1.00.

‘COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. IW

Cress, or Pepper Grass

Cresson. Kresse. Berro o Mastuerzo.,
CRESS. Extensively used aS a small salad; very useful and
healthy. Can be used alone or mixed with other salads.
for which it is highly esteemed; also useful for garnishing.
Sow thickly in shallow drills about a foot apart; repeat at
intervals. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10ce; %4 lb. 15¢; Ib. 50c.

Watercress

This is sown by the side of running water. It is altogether
an aquatic plant and forms an early and wholesome spring

salad. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c.
e
Dandelion
Pissenlit. Barbeblum. Amargon.

One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. The seed should be
sown in drills 18 inches apart and % inch deep. The leaves are
best for salad when blanched, by partially shading the rows
with boards.

IMPROVED BROAD-LEAVED. Twice the size of the com-
mon variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; %4 lb. $1.50; Ib. $5.00.

Egg Plant

Aubergine. ierpflanze. Berengena.

One ounce will produce 2,000 plants. A strong, wuform heat
is required to germinate the seeds, and a thoroughly pulverized,
well-enriched, warm soil is necessary to perfect the fruit.
Transplant to 3 feet apart each way, and when about a foot
high support the plants by drawing the earth up around them.
IMPROVED NEW YORK SPINELESS. This is_a great im-

provement on the popular New York Improved. The plant

is low and branching and quite free from spines; fruit of
large size and perfect form; 2 weeks earlier than the old

variety; excellent quality and very productive. Pkt. 5¢;
oz. 35e; %4 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.50.

BLACK PEKIN. A fine variety, bearing large, round, deep
purple fruits, fine-grained and of superior quality. Pkt.
5e; oz. 35¢c; %4 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.50.

EARLY LONG PURPLE. Early, hardy and productive; ex-
cellent for the table. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15¢; %4 Ib. 50¢; Ib. $1.75.

Endive

Endive. Endivie. Endivia.

One ownce will sow 150 feet of drill. Sow in any ordinary
dry soil in drills 1 foot apart, covering lightly. When the
plants are about 2 inches high, thin to about 12 wmches in the
row. When the plants have attained full size, gather up the
leaves, tying together at the tips. This excludes the air from
the inner leaves, which in the course of three or four weeks
will become beautifully blanched.

Endive (Chicory of

GREEN CURLED. Finely curled, dark green leaves; excel-
lent plant. Not only most useful as a salad, but much
used for garnishing. PKt. 5¢; oz. 10c; %4 ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN. (Escarolle). Leaves broad
and nearly plain; chiefly used in stews and soups. Pkt.
5e; oz. 10c; % Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

Kale or Borecole

Blatterkohl. Col.

One ounce will produce 3,000 plants. The varieties under
this heading are treated as directed for cabbage, and trans-
planted from the seed beds to the ground, allowing 2 feet
between each.

Chou vert Frise.

DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. Rarely exceeds 18
inches in height, but spreads under good cultivation to 3
feet in diameter; leaves beautifully curled and bright
green; very hardy, and will stand out where temperature
does not fall below zero. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25c; Ib. 75e.

TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH.
the above.

Taller in growth than
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

SIBERIAN CURLED.

The favorite sort for fall sowing,
growing about 2 feet high; leaves bluish green; hardier
than all others, and will stand out all winter. Pkt. 5c;

oz. 10ce; % Ib. 25e; Ib. T5e.

JERSEY, OR COW KALE. A robust growing sort, often 6
to 8 feet high; grown largely for stock and chicken feed.
PKt. 5¢; oz. 10c¢; 4% Ib. 20c; Ib. 6Oc.

Kohlrabi

(TURNIP-ROOTED CABBAGE)

Chou Rave. Kohlrabi. 3

One ounce will produce 2,500 plants. Sow in rows 18 inches
apart, afterwards thinning to 8 or 10 inches. When young,
Kohlrabi is a delicate and palatable vegetable, and is very

popular in Germany and other countries of Burope, where it
is more generally used than in America.

Colinabo.

EARLY SHORT-LEAVED WHITE VIENNA. The earliest
and best for either market or family use; of mild and deli-
cate flavor. PkKt. Se; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 75e; Ib. $2.50.

LARGE GREEN. An extra large variety, used extensively
for feeding cattle and sheep in winter, and an excellent
vegetable for table before fully matured. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c;
% Ib. 35e¢; Ib. $1.25.

Leek—Large American Flag.

Leek

Poireau. Lauch.

Puerro.

One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. Succeeds best in a light,
rich soil. Sow in drills 1 inch deep and 1 foot apart; when 6 or
8 inches high transplant in rows 10 inches apart and set deep.
so as to blanch as much of the neck as possible.

LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. The largest and most desirable
either for market or family use. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; %4 Ib.
30c; Ib. $1.00.

MUSSELBURGH. Stem somewhat shorter than the London,
but of equal thickness, leaves broad and tall, spreading
like a fan; hardy. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

16 COX SEED COMPANY —

SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

Lettuce

Laitue.

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

to S to 12 inches apart.

Lattich.

Lechuga.

Sow thinly in rows 1 foot apart, and thin out

To produce handsome heads, crisp and tender, a very rich, moist soil is necessary; gwe plenty

of water and keep the sou thoroughly cultwated. If sown every two or three weeks, lettuce may be had the entire season.

a <= Si ~~ ie a

Cox’s Improved Passion Lettuce.

3 4 (The true black
Cox’s Improved Large Passion. (rn Se oro.
duces very fine, large, solid, white heads, which will meas-
ure from 20 to 22 inches in circumference; crisp and ten-
der and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 50c;
Ib. $1.50.

DEACON, OR SAN FRANCISCO MARKET. The interior of
the head blanches to a beautiful golden yellow, and is of
a rich buttery flavor; the outer leaves are of a light golden
yellow, and grow closely about the large, compact heads.
One of the most desirable to grow in a cool greenhouse or
cold-frame for use during winter and early spring, and
certainly one of the best in quality of the summer heading
sorts. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 30¢; Ib. $1.00.

MAMMOTH BLACK-SEEDED BUTTER. A strain of large,
smooth-leaved head lettuce, forming very large, solid, cab-
bage-like heads of thick brittle leaves, the
white, tender and fine flavored. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢e; %4 lb. 50c;3
Ib. $1.50.

9 bt q This variety forms

Cox’s California Cream Butter. vee Soiia, round,
compact heads, light green outside and creamy yellow
within. It is medium early; and strongly recommended as
a summer variety, being very slow to shoot to seed. Pkt.
5e; oz. 15e; % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

GRAND RAPIDS FORCING. As a forcing variety for winter
and early spring use this stands at the head of the list. It
is beautiful in appearance, a strong grower, very tender
and crisp, and retains its freshness a long time after being
eut. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.00.

Color light yel-

bd
Cox’s Royal Summer Cabbage. 571" ees

form; nearly all turned into the head, which is well formed,
good size, close, and a little flattened. It stands the heat
well. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15ce; %4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

inner ones .

Ree

Cox’s Improved Hanson.

An ideal summer Lettuce; none
more reliable for outdoor cultiva-
tion; heads grow to a remarkable
size, and are very solid; the outer
leaves are a bright green, while
the inner present a white appear-
ance, as though blanched; tender
and crisp, and free from any un-
pleasant, bitter taste. Pkt. 5Se;
oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.25.

The large, curly outside

Iceberg. leaves are light green,
and with a slight reddish tint at
the edges; the leaves have small
indents, which are constantly fill-
ed with dewdrops, thus keeping
them always fresh and giving
them a crystalline appearance,
hence its name. The Iceberg is

-the hardest heading sort we
know. An excellent lettuce for
the home garden and for the mar-
ket. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30c;
Ib. $1.00.

BIG BOSTON. This variety is iden-
tical in color, shape, and general
appearance with the famous Bos-
ton Market Lettuce, but is double
the size. It is about one week
later in maturing, but its solidity
and greater size of head make it
a most valuable sort. A most de-
sirable variety, either for forcing
in cold frames or open-ground
planting. The “Big Boston” heads

up well at all seasons of the year, and is of crisp, tender

quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢e; % Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.25.

SALAMANDER, OR SATISFACTION. Medium early and one
of the best for summer use; remains long in head without
running to seed, and a great heat and drought resister;
heads of good size, compact and tender; light green out-
side, white within. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.00.

EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. Forms a compact mass of yel-
lowish green, curly leaves; earlier than head Lettuce;
largely grown in cold frames and the open ground. Pkt.
5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 35e; lb. $1.00.

BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Very large loose heads of curly
golden-yellow leaves, which are thin and tender. It stands
summer heat splendidly, and is valued for frame culture.
Pkt. Se; oz. 10c; 14 Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.00.

BOSTON MARKET, OR WHITE-SEEDED TENNIS BALL.
A popular, early, small, compact-heading variety, for early
outdoor culture and largely forced in hotbeds and green-
houses; can be planted closely. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 35c;
Ib. $1.25.

TENNIS BALL, BLACK-SEEDED. A hardy, extremely early,
small,; hard-heading variety. A favorite for growing in
frames, hotbeds and greenhouses, as well as for early
open-ground culture. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e; 14 Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.00.

PARIS WHITE COS. A popular old variety, growing to a
large size, with long, conical, compact heads, blanching
well when tied. Pkt. Se; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25c; Ib. 90c.

TRIANON COS.
white; crisp, tender and sweet; requires tying.
oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.00.

Firm, large, conical heads, blanching snowy
Pkt. Se;

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. 17

Cox's California
Large Nutmeg
Muskmelon

Vat hat had dee DEOL ADY,

Muskmelon

Melon Muscade.

One ounce will plant 80 hills; 2 pounds will plant an acre.
After all danger of destruction by bugs is over, thin out to 3 plants

hills 6 feet apart each way, using 6 to 8 seeds in the hill.

to a hill; when about 1 foot long pinch off the tips to make them branch.

Cantalupen.

Muscate.

A light, warm, rich soil is essential for this crop. Plant

This strengthens the growth of the vines, ané

makes the fruit mature early. To protect the vines from bugs, sprinkle with Slug-Shot, the best insecticide we know of.

b) . b} Tn S sss ot be
Cox’s California Large Nutmeg. 7 i> (* th
melon or cantaloupe that comes into the San Francisco
markets. It is of large size, with rough, netted skin; one
of the handsomest melons grown, and, being almost solid,
one of the best for shipping. Has thick, dark green flesh,
of delicate flavor, witha small seed cavity. Pkt. 10c¢; oz.
20c; % Ib. 50c.

IPAUL ROSE, OR PETOSKY. A cross between the Osage and
the Netted Gem, combining the sweetness of the former
with the fine gray netting of the latter, making it a hand-
some melon. The fruit averages about 5 inches in diam-
‘eter, and is oval in form. The flesh is thick and firm, a
deep salmon or orange in color; most delicious and appe-
tizing. PkKt. 5c; oz. 15e; %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

CHAMPION MARKET. Of large size, slightly elongated,
densely netted; flesh light green and very sweet and deli-
cious. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

MONTREAL IMPROVED GREEN NUTMEG. This magnifi-
cent variety is largely grown by market gardeners in the
neighborhood of Quebee and Montreal, Canada, whence it
takes its name. The flesh is remarkably thick and of good
flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. This is a very popular
sort, producing large, handsome melons of the very best
quality. It is some two weeks earlier and almost as large
as Hackensack; fruit nearly round, deeply ribbed, and
very coarsely netted. The flesh is green, of most delicious
flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

OSAGE, OR MILLER’S CREAM. Grows to medium size and
is egg or globe Shaped; skin very thin, dark green and
well netted; flesh salmon-pink, remarkably sweet, spicy,
extremely thick and delicious to the rind. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10cs
% Ib. 30e; Ib. $1.00. ‘

SKILLMAN’S NETTED.
green, sweet, and richly perfumed;
PKt. Sc; oz. 10c; 4 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

LARGE HACKENSACK, OR TURK’S CAP. Uniformly of
large size, round in shape, flat at ends, densely covered
with coarse netting, large deep ribs; the flesh is green,
rich, and sugary; popular with market gardeners in the
East. Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 10c; 4% Ib. 30c¢; Ib. $1.00.

EMERALD GEM. Medium size; nearly round; flesh a deli-
cious light salmon color, very thick, fine grained, and of
most excellent flavor. The rind is thin, dark green, ribbed,
but not netted. One of the best for home use. PkKt. 5e 5
oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 50e; Ib. $1.50.

BANQUET. A medium-sized variety nearly round, flattened
at the ends, densely netted; flesh dark rich salmon, uni-
formly thick, flavor unsurpassed, rivaling the Netted Gem;
one of the best red-fleshed sorts. PKt. 5e; oz. 15¢c; %4 Ib.
00¢c; Ib. $1.75.

MELROSE. Color of the rind dark green; shape oval; flesh
thick and solid; one of the finest flavored melons grown;

Form roundish, oval; flesh deep
early and delicious.

very early; melons averaging about 4 pounds each. Pkt.
de; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.25.
JENNY LIND. Fruit small, round-flat in shape; greenish

color when ripe; flesh dark green and very sweet; an enor-
mous cropper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.25.

18 COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

Rocky Ford Muskmelon.

ROCKY FORD
MUSK MELON

SELECTED STOCK

Resembles the Netted Gem, but is more
oval in shape; the color of the skin
is a rich greenish gold; the netting

light in flesh

very deep, ripening clear to the rind,

prominent and color;
and it has an exceedingly small seed
cavity; sweet and delicious in flavor
and entirely devoid of any stringy
The seed we offer was
especially grown for us at Rocky
Ford, Colorado, and is the best type
of the Ford Musk-
melon to be had from any source.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢; % Ib. 25c; lb. T5c.

character.

genuine Rocky

OTHER GOOD MUSKMELONS.

We can supply the following varieties
at the uniform price of: Pkt. 5e; oz.

10c; ™% Ib. 25c; lb. T5e.

Perfection, Bay View, Cassaba, Sur-

prise, Hackensack, Early Green

Nutmeg, Jenny Lind.

Mushroom Spawn

Blane de Champignon.

MUSHROOM CULTURE
By W. ROBINSON, England’s standard authority on this
subject, giving methods of growing in houses, sheds, cel-
Jars and outdoors. Mailed for 50cents.

2 3 £ es
Cox’s Sure-Crop Mushroom.

CULTURAL DIRECTIONS

Ten pounds will spawn about 10 feet square. Mushrooms
can be grown in any dark room or cellar where the tempera-
ture can be kept at from 50 to 70 degrees. From some old
pasture procure good rich soil, and to every bushel of this soil
add two bushels of fresh-horse manure. Of this well-mixed
compound prepare a bed, say 4 feet wide. - Put down a thin
layer and pound it down hard, and go or until you have a bed
1% to 18 inches thick. As soon as the temperature of the bed
falls from 75 to 50 degrees, the spawn may be imserted im
pieces about the size of a walnut about 2 inches decp and 6
inches apart. Cover with loamy soil about 2 inches deep and
beat it down evenly and firmly. Finish off with a covering of
clean hay, about a foot thick, and the work is done. If the
temperature is right, in six or eight weeks you may expect

Champignonbrut.

Seta.

mushrooms. The beds will continue bearing from 20 to 30

days. After the first crop is gathered, spread over the bed an

inch of fresh ‘soil, moisten with. warm water, and cover with
hay as before. -The main conditions in mushroom-growing are
proper and wniform temperature and very rich soil.

ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. It comes in pressed bricks
weighing about 20 ounces. Price per brick, 35¢; 5 Ibs.
$1.25, postpaid. By express, per brick, 20c; 2 fer 35c; 10
Ibs. $1.25.

FRENCH MUSHROOM SPAWN. Put up in boxes of 2% Ibs.

each. Price per box, $1.00; if by mail, $1.35.
Moutarde. Senf. Mostaza.

One ounce will sow a drill 50 feet long. Sow thickly in rows
6 inches apart, and when about 2 inches high it can be cut and
used with cress, forming a pleasing pungent salad.
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. Highly esteemed in the South,
where the seed is sown in the fall, and used in the spring
as a salad. Our stock is the true curled leaf, and pro-
duces plants 2 feet high, and of greater breadth, forming
enormous bunches. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ib. 60ce.
WHITE, OR YELLOW. The best variety for salads; the seed
is also used medicinally, and as a seasoning for pickles.
Per oz 5c; 4% lb. 10c; 1b. 20c.

Okra, or Gombo

Gombaud. Safran. Quimbombo.

One ounce will plant 100 hills. Of easy cultivation in any
good soil; plant about 2 inches deep in drills 24% feet apart.
When well established thin to 10 and 12 inches apart and keep
the soil well worked, and occasionally draw a little around the
stocks to support them. The pods should be gathered while
young and tender.

LONG GREEN. Dwarf, very productive; long, green pods.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c¢; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 50c.

WHITE VELVET. Tender, white pods; smooth and velvety
in appearance. Pkt. Se; oz. 10c¢; 1% Ib. 20c; Ib. 50c.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. 19

Melon, Water

Wassermelone.

EOS

Melon d@Eau. Zandia.

One ounce will plant 30 hills; 4 pounds will plant an acre. The culture of watermelons differs from that of muskmelons
mainly in that the hills should be wider apart, from 8 to 10 feet, according to the variety grown. An effort should be made
to secure good, strong vines early in the season, and this can best be done by taking care that the hills are large, mellow,

and well drained, with the manure placed so that they will not dry out quickly under hot suns.

thin the plants to 4 of the strongest i each hill.

Plant the seeds thickly, and

All possible protection from insects should be given the young plants,
and their growth may be still further hastened by frequent applications of liquid manure.
netting is frequently used, and also Slug-Shot dusted over the leaves when wet.

As a protection from insects,

During
its pronounced
were neglected while Chilean could be had.

Cox’s Chilian Watermelon.

the past season this Melon created quite a sensation in local markets,
merits securing: such a ready sale that all
In shape it is almost round, with fresh green skin, mottled and slightly

other varieties

striped, with darker shade of green, rind very thin, not over a quarter of an inch thick, but very hard, and never

cracks in shipping.

b ‘ A large, solid, cream-colored
Cox Ss Selected Lodi. melon, with flesh deep red,
of a rich delicious flavor, with only half an inch of rind;
white-seeded. PkKt. 5c; oz. 10¢; 4 Ib. 25c; Ib. T5e.

-KOLB’S GEM. Largely grewn, particularly in the South, for
shipment to Northern markets. As a shipping melon it
has hardly an equal. The fruit is nearly round; rind dark
green, somewhat marbled with lighter shades. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 10e; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

-COLE’S EARLY. A most delicious and productive variety
for the family garden, succeeding in locations where mel-
ons never ripened before. The melons are not large, sel-
dom over 12 inches long by 9 inches in diameter, but make
up for lack of size by bearing prolifically throughout the
season. Flesh bright red and luscious, cool, sparkling
and sweet. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25e; Ib. T5e.

‘CUBAN QUEEN. One of the finest melons yet introduced.
The skin is beautifully striped dark and light green—of
the latter there being two shades agreeably diversified.
Their flesh is bright red, remarkably solid, peculiarly
luscious, crisp and sugary. In delicious flavor it sur-
passes the celebrated Icing. They are wonderfully solid
and good keepers, excellent to ship to market. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 10ce; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

.DIXIE. Best shipping melon grown, being even larger,
earlier and far more productive than the Koib Gem, which
has heretofore been considered the best melon for ship-
ping. It is of a very fine appearance; dark and beautifully
striped. It is extremely hardy, while its eating quality is
unexcelled, being sweet, juicy, and tender. Pkt. Se; oz.
10¢; % Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c. 5

“SWEET-HEART. Fruit large, oval, very heavy, uniformly
mottled, light and dark green; rind thin but firm; flesh
bright red, firm, solid, but very tender. Pkt. Se; oz. 10¢;
1% Ib. 25e; Ih. 75e.

The flesh is deep crimson, crisp, solid, and sweeter than any other watermelon we know of, which
latter quality has made it a favorite in every family and restaurant where tried.

Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

MAMMOTH IRONCLAD. Very large, handsome, oblong mel-
ons; dark green, beautifully striped with lighter green;
flesh firm, solid and sweet, and surrounded with a very
hard and tough, though thin, rind, which makes it valu-
able for shipping. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10¢; 44 Ib. 30e; Ib. 60c.

EARLY FORDHOOK. The average weight of the melons is
25 pounds each, a size rarely obtained by any other extra
early melon under favorable conditions. The rind is tough,
making it a valuable variety for shipping. The outer
color is of a uniferm medium green; flesh is bright red
and very sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% lb. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

KLECKI.EY SWEETS. The melons are of large size. averag-
ing 18 or 20 inches in length, with dark green skin, very
thin rind; flesh bright scarlet with broad solid heart, crisp,
sugary and melting. For the home market or family gar-
den we believe this is the best. Pkt. 5e¢; oz. 10c; 1%4 Ib. 20c;
Ib. SOc.

SOUTHERN RATTLESNAKE, OR GYPSY. Tl ruit oblong,
skin light green, beautifully striped; thin rind; flesh scar-
let, solid and deliciously sweet. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10c; %4 Ib.
20c; Ib. 75e.

ICE CREAM (WHITE-SEEDED). Early and of delicious
flavor; fruit round and deep green. On account of its
earliness and fine quality this is a very desirable melon
for home use. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20c¢; Ib. 60c.

COLORADO PRESERVING MELON. This melon is grown
extensively in California. It is immensely productive. The
melons grow to a large size, some of them weighing as
high as sixty or seventy pounds. The flesh is firm and
solid with only very few seeds. The melons will keep all
winter, and can be fed to stock same as turnips and beets.
They grow on any kind of soil, and in dry seasons and
climates. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

MOUNTAIN SWEET. An old standard variety; size lurge,
flavor good, rind thin, dark in color; best for garden cul-
ture. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

20 COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

i

Onions

Oignon. Zvwiebein. Cebolla.

One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 6 pounds will plant one acre.
A clean, deep, rich soil thoroughly worked is the best for this crop.
Get the seed in as early as possible, for if the onions do not get a good
start before the hot, dry weather the crop is sure to be a failure. Sow
in shallow drills not less than a foot apart; when the plants are about
3 inches high thin to the distance of 3 or 4 inches, according to vamety.

In doing this, disturb those that remain as little as possible.

{>The New Onion Culture, by IT. Greiner, is a valuable book for
every one who raises onions. New and highly valuable methods are

fully described. Sent free by mail for 30 cents.

Cox’s Selected Yellow Globe Danvers Onion.

A standard everywhere; yields an immense crop of handsome,
‘ uniform, large, flattened, globe-shaped onions; early and a good
Cox’s Selected Yellow Globe Danvers. : ; ‘ ;
keeper; thin, brownish yellow skin; flesh fine-grained, solid, white
and mild. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15¢; %4 Ib. 50¢; Ib. $1.50.

Australian Brown. Ours was the first American seed-house

to recognize the many merits of this
variety, and through our Australian correspondents secured a
limited quantity of seed. It became suddenly popular, its many
good qualities being recognized by growers and market men
throughout the country, so that as soon as sufficient stock could
be obtained every leading seedman gave it prominence in his
catalogue. The bulbs are above medium size, hard and heavier
than other varieties, extremely early in ripening; and next to
Cox’s Improved Danvers, it is one of the longest keeping onions.
In color they are deep amber brown, distinct from all other sorts.
Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 25c; Ib. 75e.

Prize-Taker. Is the large, beautiful onion seen every fall on

sale at the fruit stores and stands in the large
The outside skin is of a rich, yellow straw color, while

the flesh is white, sweet, mild and tender. They bottom well, are
free from stiff necks, and produce enormously. Pkt. 5e; oz. 1%e;
% Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

Australian Brown. cities.

YELLOW STRASBURG, OR DUTCH. Bulbs flat, of good size; skin
rich yellow, turning brown when exposed; flesh white and of mild
flavor; one of the very best to grow for sets. PkKt. 5c; oz. 15c;
% Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.00.

YELLOW CRACKER. An extra early variety; popular in the Rhode
Island markets. An excellent sort to raise where the seasons
are short. We believe that when this variety is better known
it will rank among the most popular sorts. It is a good kecper
and also good seller. Fine for sets. Pkt. Se; oz. 15ce; %4 lb. 35e;
Ib. $1.00.

FLAT DANVERS. A very early sort, of great merit; one of the
best yellow kinds for market. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15e; %4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00.

SILVER KING. Exceptionally large, flat, silvery white, very tender
and mild. Frequently weighs four to five pounds. Excellent for
Prize-Taker. fall and winter market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Ib. $1.50.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. 21

’ White Portugal.

WHITE PORTUGAL, OR “SILVER SKIN.”

largely used for pickles when smal.

1ARGE WHITE ITALIAN TRIPOLI. A handsome, large,

pure white, flat variety; of quick growth and mild flavor.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. A large globe-shaped onion;
firm, fine-grained, of mild flavor; keeps well. Commands
the highest market price. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25e; %4 lb. 65¢;
Ib. $2.50. *

SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE.
Globe, except in color of skin. A heavy cropper and
excellent keeper; handsome and of large size. Pkt. 5¢;
oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

The same as the White

EL PASO, OR LARGE MEXICAN. Grows in Mexico to a
diameter of 6 ineclies and to a weight of 2 or 3 pounds,
and used in that region in preference to any other sort.
Color variable, from white to light red; flesh white, rather
coarse grained, but of very mild flavor; resembles a mam-
moth White Portugal. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

EXTRA EARLY FLAT RED. Remarkably early, of medium
size, thriving in cool soil where others fail; a good
keeper; shape uniform, round and flat, skin light red, fesh
coarse-grained, white and mild; an excellent variety for
home gardeners. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15¢; %4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE. With the exception of color, this
variety is identical with the Southport Yellow Globe. Its
beautiful form and rich purplish-crimson color make it a
very salable variety; is a good keeper, of fine quality.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

WETHERSFIELD, LARGE RED. Universally popular, both
for market and home use; sure and heavy cropper; long
keeper; grows to an immense Size; of flattened form; skin
purplish red; flesh white, slightly fringed with pink.
Pkt. 5e¢; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

EARLY BARLETTA. This remarkable little onion is a won-
der for rapidity of growth and early maturity and even-
ness in size and shape. They are the handsomest and
most perfect white pickling onion grown. When sown
thickly they grow to about the size of a cherry, perfectly
round, pearly white, and of very mild flavor. Pkt. 5e;
oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

An excellent and popular onion for the family garden; of medium size,
flat, symmetrical, very early, good keeper; skin and flesh white,

fine-grained and unusually mild and delicate; aiso

Pkt. 5e; oz. 26c; %4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

Southport Yellow Globe.

Onion Sets, Etc.

Plant near the surface, in drills 12 inches apart and 4°»

inches between the sets.
can be used in the green state or may be ripened off for
large onions, in which case they are fully six weeks earlier
than when raised from seed. Prices are subject to market
fluctuations as the season advances.

Postage on Onion Sets is 10 cents per pound additional.
YELLOW ONION SETS. Lb. 20c,
WHITE ONION SETS. Lb. 20c.
GARLIC. Lb. 25ce.

Large quantities are furnished at prevailing market prices.
Please write for quotations.

When raised from sets the onions:

22

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LL IN oe LAG NL aS LLL ASG a a aL a

Peas

Pois.

Erbsen.

Chicaros o Guisantes.

One pound will sow 60 feet of row. Light, moderately rich sou ‘is best for this crop. Sowing of the first carly variety

should be made in October, and the other varieties, for successive crops, plant every two weeks until the first of April.

Peas are sown in single or double rows, from 2

to 6 feet apart, according to the variety or height to which they attain.

Have the rows of the dwarf varieties 2 fect apart, and those of the medium sorts from 3 to 4 feet apart, and the tall varie-

ties from 5 to 6 feet apart.

Twenty-five pounds sold 100-pound rate.

If ordered by mail, add 10 cents per pound for postage.

EXTRA EARLY

PEAS

GRADUS, OR PROSPERITY. This fine new variety com-
bines earliness with large size in a green wrinkled pea.
In earliness they follow closely after the first. earlies, be-
ing only two or three days later than our First-in-Market.
In height they are 2% to 3 feet. The vine is robust, and
the foliage very vigorous, bearing their handsome large
pods profusely over the vine. The pods are nearly round,
long and straight; fully as large as the Telephone and are
well filled with luscious sweet peas of finest quality.
Lb. 20c; per 100 Ibs. $12.00.

McLEAN’S LITTLE GEM. One of the best dwarf wrinkled

marrows grown; very productive and of fine flavor; 1 foot.

Pkt. 10¢; lb. 15¢c; 100 Ibs. $8.00.

NOTT’S EXCELSIOR. An ‘ extra-early dwarf, green,

wrinkled sort; of superior sweetness and quality; vines

are larger and more vigorous than American W onder,
and yield one-quarter more in shelled peas. Pkt. 10c¢;

Ib. 15¢; 100 Ibs. $10.00.

SECOND EARLY AND

MeLEAN’S ADVANCER. The standard market gardener’s
variety; for second-early and principal crop; pods long,
well filled. of excellent quality; unexcelled for private

gardens; 2% feet. Pkt. 10c; Ib. 15c; 100 Ibs, $8.00.

ALASKA (LAXTON’S EARLIEST OF ALL). Of excellent
quality; earliest of all the blue sorts and very prolific;
desirable early pea for market gardeners; 2% feet. Pkt.
10c; Ib. 15¢; 100 Ibs. $10.00.

AMERICAN WONDER. One of the best and most. desirable
varieties grown; being a cross between Champion of Eng-
land and Little Gem is sufficient guarantee of its superior
qualities; 1 foot. Pkt. 10ec; Ib. 15ce; 100 Ibs. $10.00.

The best extra-early pea in

9 oe
Cox S Earliest of All. cultivation. Very uniform and

robust in growth, and produces an abundant quantity of
good-sized pods well filled with round, smooth peas of
excellent flavor. The extreme earliness and uniformity
in ripening the crop renders this the most valuable vari-
ety for market gardeners, and no variety excels this as a
first crop for the private garden; 2% feet. Pkt. 10c; Ib.
15¢e3; 100 Ibs. $8.00.

. MEDIUM PEAS

IMPROVED STRATEGEM. An improved variety, compris-
ing all the good qualities of the old Stratagem highly de-
veloped; the pods are of immense size, well filled with
dark green peas of the finest quality; a very heavy crop-
per; 2 feet. Pkt. 10c; Ib. 15c; 100 Ibs. $9.00.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. 23

(PEAS CONTINUED)

H 4 A variety of. recent introduction combining
eroine. 3 aes
quantity and quality in a degree possessed by
no other variety. It is a medium early green wrinkled
pea, and is literally covered with long, heavy, pointed pods
containing 8 to 10 peas of a rich, buttery, marrow-like
flavor. An immense cropper, yielding double the quantity
ordinary varieties do. 2% feet. Pkt. 10c; Ib. 15c; 100 Ibs.
$10.00.

MAIN AND LATE CROP PEAS.

TELEPHONE. Immensely productive and of the finest qual-
ity. Wines very strong, averaging 18 to 20 pods per stalk;
the pods are of large size, containing 6 to 7 peas each,
which are of a pale green color, and are closely packed in
the pod, and of most delicious flavor; 4 feet. Pkt. 10c¢; Ib.
15e; 100 Ibs. $9.00.

€HAMPION OF ENGLAND. A standard wrinkled variety;
of delicious flavor; very popular; one of the best in culti-
vation; 5 feet. Pkt. 10c; Ib. 15c; 100 Ibs. $7.00.

ABUNDANCE, A deservedly popular variety, branching
from the bottom and bearing abundantly round pods 38 to
3% inehes long, well filled with 6 to 8 large wrinkled peas
of excellent quality; 3 feet. Pkt. 10c; Ib. 15c; 100 lbs. $8.00.

YORKSHIRE HERO. Also known as Alameda Sweet Pea—
This magnificent variety has become very popular. As a
main-crop pea it has few, if any, equals; long, round pods,
closely filled with large, luscious wrinkled peas; of extra
fine quality for table use, and very productive; 2% feet.
Lb. 10c; 100 Ibs. $8.00.

CANADIAN AND NILES PEAS. See under Forage Plants.

Pepper

Piment. Pfeffer. Pimiento.

One ounce will produce 1,500 plants. <A strong, uniform
heat is required to germinate these seeds, and a thoroughly
pulverized, well-enriched, warm soil is necessary to perfect
the fruit. When the plants are about 3 inches high, transplant

into rows 3 feet apart, and allow 2 feet between the plants. -

LARGE BELL, OR BULL NOSE. A large, early, bright-red
variety, of mild flavor; a favorite for pickling and ‘“man-
goes” when green. Pkt. 5e; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

SWEET MOUNTAIN, OR MAMMOTH. Nearly the same as
the Bull Nose, though usually larger in size and of deeper
shape; of very mild flavor; fine for “mangoes.” Pkt. 5e;
oz. 20c; % Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

GOLDEN DAWN. Similar to the popular Bell, or Bull Nose,
excepting being of golden-yellow color and of very sweet
and delicate flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 4 Ib. 75c; Ib. $2.00.

OR TOMATO-SHAPED. ~ Fruit compressed, and
skin smooth and glossy when ripe.
Pkt. 5¢;

SQUASH,
more or less ribbed;
Color red; flesh thick, mild and pleasant to taste.
oz. 25c; % Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

RUBY KING. The most popular, large-fruited pepper; a
prolific bearer of ruby-red pods, 5 to 6 inches long by 3 to
4 inches in diameter; flesh exceedingly thick, sweet and
so mild that it is often eaten sliced as salad; splendid for
stuffing, etc. PKt. 5c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

LONG RED CAYENNE. A late variety; small, bright scar-
let, cone-shaped, pungent pods; as much used for pickling
when green as when ripe. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25ce; 14 Ib. 60¢; Ib.
$2.00.

RED CHILI. Small, bright red peppers, very hot and pun-
gent; the pods generally used for making ‘‘Pepper Sauce”;
very prolific. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; %4 Ib. 75c; Ib. $2.50.

CHERRY RED. An exceedingly ornamental variety;
round, very hot, and a great bearer.
Ib. 75¢; Ib. $2.50.

red,
PKt. 5e; oz. 25¢; %4

Parsley

Petersilie.

One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill.
foot apart, and thin out the plants to 3 or 4 inches between

Persil. Perejil.

Sow thinly in drills 1

each. The seed germinates slowly, sometimes 3 or 4 weeks
passing before the plants appear.

EMERALD, OR DWARF EXTRA CURLED. Leaves tender.

beautifully crimped; handsome bright green color. Pkt.
5c; oz. 10e; % Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.
FINE DOUBLE CURLED. Fine dwarf; crimped leaves. Pkt.

5e; oz. 10c; 1% Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

PLAIN-LEAVED. Much used in soups, ete.; rather stronger
in flavor than the other sorts. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10¢; %4 Ib. 20¢;
Ib. 50c.

Parsnips
Panais. Pastinake. Chirvia.

One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill; 5 pounds will plant
an acre. This crop requires a very rich soil. Sow in drills 18
inches apart and 1% inch deep, and thin to 8 inches in the
row. Besides being desirable as a table vegetable, they are
valuable for feeding stock.

LONG SMOOTH, OR HOLLOW-CROWNED. A standard table
sort; the best and most productive for field culture. Pkt.
de; oz. 10¢c; 1% Ib. 20c; Ib. 40c.

THE STUDENT. A fine-flavored variety, not so long as the
preceding; is recommended for small gardens. Pkt. Se;
oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; Ib. 40c.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906,

Potiron.

Pumpkin

Kuerbis.

Calabaza,.

One ounce will plant 40 hills; 5 pounds will plant an acre. Plant in hills 8 feet apart each way, allowing 3 strong plants
, to a hill. In other respects they are cultivated as melons and cucumbers; keep separate from melons and cucumbers, as they

are liable to miz.

ig

f Field of Big Tom Pumpkins, over 20 Tons to the Acre.

CONNECTICUT FIELD. A large yellow variety; hard shell.
An excellent variety for field culture. Pkt. 5c; % Ib. 15e;

Ib. 40c.

Radis.

Radish

Rettiz.

MAMMOTH TOURS.

BIG TOM PUMPKIN. (See illus-

tration, this page.) This grand
new pumpkin is the result of
many years’ selection from the
old Golden Marrow. So care-
fully, has the selection been
made that the Big Toms will
run uniformly to more than
twice the size and weight.
Their fine shape and size are
well shown in the photograph
of the field, which produced@
over 20 tons to the acre. The
skin and flesh are of a deep,
rich orange color, of excellent
flavor for pies, ete., cooking
soft and tender. For table use
and stock feeding no more
profitable or better variety can.
be grown. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c,
lb. 50c.

Grows to
enormous size; has weighed aa

‘ high as 200 pounds, and fre-

quently weighs 100 to 150
pounds. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib.
40c; Ib. $1.50.

CUSHAW. Similar in many respects to the winter Crooked
Neck Squash. Flesh yellow, fine-grained, and sweet. Pkt.
5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 25e; Ib. 75e.

Rabanitos.

One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 2 pounds will be required for

1 acre. Radishes do best in a

light, rich soil. Sow in drills about 10

tnches apart, covering about half an inch, and thin the plants to 2

inches apart.

A rapid growth is essential to produce showy, crisp

radishes of a mild flavor. Sow every 10 days for a succession of crops.

EARLY ROUND, OR TURNIP-SHAPED RADISHES

Resembles the White-Tipped Scarlet Turnip, but
Rosy Gem. , maturing in 22 days from time of

much earlier
sowing.

the garden. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% Ib. 25e; Ib. 75e.

SCARLET GLOBE. An extra early scarlet forcing variety;

leaved, of excellent quality.

EARLY SCARLET TURNIP.
bright. scarlet color; rapid
oz. 10e; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25e;3 Ib.

The best radish for forcing, and equally desirable for

short-
7Se.

The popular standard; of medium size;

grower and of mild flavor.

PHILADELPHIA WHITE BOX, OR EARLY WHITE TURNIP.
-of small’ size; white skin and flesh waxy, mild and crisp.

‘oz. 10¢;'%4' lb. 25e;3 lb. 75e.

TRIUMPH. Attractive color,

white splashed with scarlet;

Pkt. 5¢;

Round,
Pkt. 5;

globe

shaped; . yery, early, maturing in about 21 days; crisp and tender;
very small tops. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

lilac. ls
> I nae

Early Scarlet Globe Radish.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. 29

its unique
attractive

So named because of
transparent whiteness,
exceedingly attractive
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25e;

Long, White Icicle.

appearance and crispy freshness;
and excellent in every way.
Ib. 60c.

LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. The standard; bright scarlet,
with white mild flesh; grows to 6 inches in length; ma-
tures in about 35 days. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20¢; Ib. 60c.

Celestial Radish.
An extra fine, large,

©ELESTIAL, OR WHITE CHINESE.
white radish, often growing a foot in length by 4 to 5
inches in diameter; flesh firm, mild and crisp. Pkt. Se;
ez. 10c; % Ib. 25e; Ib. 75e.

OLIVE AND OVAL-SHAPED RADISHES.

French Breakfast. Scarlet, with white tip;

shape nearly oval; good
for forcing or summer sowing. PKt. 5e; oz. 40c;
Y% Ib. 25e; Ib. T5e.

SCARLET, OLIVE-SHAPED. An old favorite; -half-
long, oval-shaped variety, maturing in 25 days;
bright scarlet; flesh white, crisp and mild. Pkt.
5c; oz. 10c; 144 Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c. ie :

GIANT WHITE STUTTGART. A large.white top-
shaped summer radish, measuring 3 to 4 inches in
diameter when fully grown; very tender and

mild. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25e; Ib. 75e.
EARLY LONG RADISHES.
9 = 2
Cox’s Improved Chartier. Of 2tttactive ap

pearance, being
scarlet at top, shading to pink in the middle and
to pure white at the tip. It resembles Long Scar-
let in shape, but will grow to about twice the
size. It continues growing for a long time with-
out getting pithy or going to seed. Very valuable
for market gardeners, as well as for private
growers. PkKt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25c; Ib. 75e.

LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET, WHITE-TIPPED.
The brighest and handsomest scarlet radish
grown. It makes roots fit for use in 25 days from
time of sowing, and remains in good condition
until fully grown. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25e;
Ib. 75e.

WHITE STRASBURG. An early summer radish, 4 to 5
inches long and tapering; flesh and skin white, solid and
fine. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25e; Ib. 75e.

LADY FINGER, OR LONG WHITE VIENNA. This is one ef
the handsomest and best Long White Radishes; of very
rapid growth, and remarkably crisp, brittle and tender.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25c; Ib. 60c.

FALL AND WINTER RADISHES.

CHINESE ROSE WINTER (SCARLET CHINA). One of the
very best for fall and winter use, and popular with mar-
Ket gardeners; bright rose color; flesh white and firm, of
superior quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25e; Ib. 75e.

LONG BLACK SPANISH. A leading winter variety; one ef
the best keepers; roots cylindrical, 7 to 10 inches long;
skin blackish brown; firm white flesh. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10¢;
% Ib. 25e; Ib. 60c.

ROUND BLACK SPANISH. This is a large, black-skinned
radish, much relished by the Germans; flesh white and
firm, and of a peculiarly rich, delicious flavor. Pkt. 5e; oz.
10c; %4 Ib. 25c; Ib. 60c.

CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE WINTER. Is really a
Chinese radish, grown by the Chinese in California; 8 to
12 inches long, and from 2 to 3 inches in diameter; solid
and of good flavor; white in color and exceedingly crisp
and tender. PKt. Se; oz. 10¢; %4 Ib. 25e; Ib. Tic.

Rhubarb

Rhubarbe.

One ounce will sow 125 feet of drill.
cover the seed about 1 inch.

Rhabarber.

The seed bed should be of light, rich soil.
When the plants are 2 inches high, thin to the distance of 6 inches in the drill.

Ruibarbo.

Sow very thinly in rows 1 foot apart, and
In about

6 months they will be strong enough to set out in their permanent location, the distance allowed being about 3 feet each

way.

MYATT’S VICTORIA. A large variety. About the best for
general use. Pkt. Se; oz. 15¢e; Ib. $1.50.

LINNAEUS.
Ib. $1.50.

Large, fine-flavored variety. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15c¢;

ROOTS of the above varieties, 15e each; $1.50 per dozen.

26 COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

Salsify, or Vegetable Oyster

Salsifis. Haferwurzel. Ostra Vegetal.

One ounce will sow a drill 60 feet; 5 pounds will sow 1 acre.
The soil should be rich and well worked to a depth of at least
18 inches. Sow in drills 15 inches apart, covering the seeds
with fine soil an inch and one half in depth. When the plants

are strong enough, thin them out to about 9 inches apart.

MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND.
riety of this vegetable.
old variety.
some when properly cooked;

An entirely distinct va-
In all respects it far surpasses the
It is considered very nutritious and whole-
the roots being mashed or
made into fritters, it is almost impossible to distinguish
them from the oyster fritters. Pkt. 5¢;3 oz. 20c; 44 Ib. 30¢;

Ib. $1.00.

Squash

Courge. Kuechen-Kuerbis. Calabaza.

One ounce will plant 50 hills; 4 to 6 pounds, according to
variety, is required for 1 acre. Plant in well-manured hills,
the brush varieties 3 to 4 feet apart, and the running sorts
from 6 to 8 feet.

hill, thinning out after danger of bugs is over, and leaving

Hight or 10 seeds should be allowed to a

3 of the strongest plants to a hill.

Hubbard Squash

SUMMER SQUASHES

EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOP. A well-known summer
variety, grown extensively for shipping; the flesh is ten-
der and delicate. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH SCALLOP. A greatly improved
selection of the above; squashes larger, about 12 inches
in diameter, and much deeper, containing nearly twice the
amount of flesh; ridges and scalloped edge much less prom-
inent; early and productive. Pkt. 5e; oz 10c; 4 Ib. 25e;
lb. 75e.

EARLY YELLOW BUSH SCALLOP. Early, flat, deep orange,
with smooth rind. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 20c; Ib. 60c.

YELLOW BUSH SUMMER CROOKNECK. A bush variety,
early and prolific; surface deep yellow, densely warted;
quality and flavor good. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20¢; Ib. 60ce.

FORDHOOK. Good for summer or winter; fine grain, very
sweet and productive. Can be used at any time of their
growth. Skin very thin; good keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢;

% Wb. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

VEGETABLE MARROW. A favorite English vegetable; skin
greenish yellow; flesh yellow, soft and of rich flavor. It is
as easily grown as a Squash, and many consider it of finer
flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢e; % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

WINTER SQUASHES

BOSTON MARROW. The earliest of the fall sorts; is ready
for use very soon after the summer varieties; rich orange
color, good size, excellent flavor, keeps well. Pkt. 5e; oz.
10¢; % Ib. 20¢; Ib. 50c.

HUBBARD. Well known, and liked for late use; of superior
quality; large size; color green, marked with orange; flesh
dry, fine-grained and of fine quality. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10c; 4%
Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

MARBLEHEAD. Resembling the Hubbard, but has gray
skin; very productive, and a fine keeper; dry, sweet and
of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; “4 Ib. 25e; Ib. 75e.

ESSEX HYBRID, OR HARD-SHELL TURBAN. This new,
very excellent squash is a cross between a Hubbard and
the American Turban, having the color, shape and superior
qualities of the Turban, with the dryness and hard shell
of the Hubbard. It is very early, and of quick growth.
PKt. 5e; oz. 10c; 4% Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

THE FAXON. A new squash from Brazil. Flesh of a deep.
orange yellow, with few seeds. One of the best winter
varieties known. Excellent for pies. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e; 4%
Ib. 20c; Ib. $1.09.

PERFECT GEM SQUASH. It is a strong grower, as many

as 24 squashes having been produced on a single vine.

The squashes are from 4 to 6 inches in diameter; of a

ereamy white, with thin. smooth shell, slightly ribbed.

The flesh cooked is dry, sweet and rich in flavor. It is a

splendid keeper. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10e; 4 Ib. 25e; Ib. 75ce.

WINTER CROOKNECK.
a good keeper.

Of fair quality. Very hardy and
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 60e.
MAMMOTH CHILI. The largest of all squash; grows to an
enormous size. One of the most profitable sorts for stock-
feeding. Keeps well throughout the winter. This variety
is also extensively grown for fair exhibits. Pkt. 10c3 oz.
15¢e; \% Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.50.

Spinach

Epinard. Spinat.

Espinaca.

One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 10 pounds will sow an
acre. An exceedingly rich, well-worked soil is necessary. Sow
thinly in drills 1 foot apart and Y% inch deep. When the
young plants are established, thin out to the distance of 3 or 4
inches in the row, and in a future thinning every alternate

plant may be removed, as spinach does not do well when
crowded.

NEW THICK-LEAVED ROUND LONG STANDING. Produces
large, thick, dark green leaves, somewhat crumpled, and
possesses the valuable quality of standing a long time
before running to seed. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e; Ib. 40c.

VIROFLAY THICK-LEAVED. One of the best for either the
market or kitchen garden. A quick-growing, round-seed-
ed variety, producing a remarkably thick, dark-green,
slightly crumpled leaf; suitable for either spring or fall
sowing. Pkt. 5e¢; oz. 10¢; Ib. 40e.

BLOOMSDALE SAVOY-LEAVED. Leaves wrinkled or curled;

best for market growers or fall sowing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢;
Ib. 50c.

PRICKLY, OR FALL. An exceedingly hardy variety adapted
for fall sowing. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; Ib. 40c.

NEW ZEALAND. Withstands heat and drought and pro-
duces leaves in great abundance throughout the summer
in the hottest climates, where ordinary spinach will not
do well; should be transplanted 3 feet apart each way,
into light, rich soil. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e; 14 Ib. 25e; Ib. 75e.

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Tomatoes

Tomate.

An ounce will produce 1,500 plants; 4 ounces will produce enough for one acre.

Liebesapfel.

Tomate.

They do best on a light, warm, not

over rich soil; and success depends to-a very great extent on securing a rapid, vigorous, wichecked growth the early part

of the season.
strong and stocky, set out in hills 4 feet apart.
ductive, and the fruit will be of much better quality.

CRIMSON CUSHION. Of immense size, 1 to 2 pounds each;

smooth, almost seedless and solid as beefsteak; a pro-
digious and continuous bearer until frost; color rich
erimson-scarlet; quality meaty and superb, either sliced

or cooked. PkKt. 10¢; oz. 30c; 144 1b. $1.60; Ib. $3.00.

PONDEROSA. Not only the largest-fruited tomato grown,
frequently weighing 2 to 4 pounds each, but the hand-
somest and finest in quality; almost as solid as beefsteak,
nearly seedless, with firm, meaty, rich red flesh; unequaled
and delicious either sliced, cooked or canned; a healthy.
luxuriant grower, prodigious and continuous yielder from
early in the season until frost. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30c¢: %4 Ib.
$1.00; lb. $3.60.

PERFECTION. An early variety of blood-red color; per-
fectly smooth, ripens uniformly and bears abundantly
until frost. Pkt. Se; oz. 25ce; % Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

ACME. Rich glossy crimson, tinged with purple; perfectly
smooth; one of the earliest. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 60¢;
lb. $2.00.

DWARF CHAMPION. Of dwarf, stiff, distinct, upright
growth, scarcely needing support; early and _ prolific;
smooth, medium-sized fruitS of pinkish purple color. Pkt.
He; Oz. Zac; % Ih. 75e; Ib. $2.50.

BEAUTY. Another sort of great merit; round, smooth,
glossy; crimson, tinged with purple; excellent quality;

solid and free from core. PKt. Se; oz.

20¢e; %4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

Early, vigorous.

Transplant as soon as the plants are fit to handle into shallow boxes, setting them 4 to 5 inches apart. When
By training the vines on trellises or other supports, they will be more pro-

STONE. Very handsome, large, almost round, scarlet fruits,
very solid and of fine quality; firm and meaty for slicing,
and one of the best for cooking and canning; very pro-
lific. Pkt. 5e; oz. 20¢; 4% Ib. 50e; Ib. $1.50. :

SPARKS’ EARLIANA. The earliest and best large smooth
variety; of strong and vigorous growth, setting its fruit
freely and in great abundance; of large size, perfect form,
bright red color and delicious flavor; ripens clear to the
stem and does not crack. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30c; %4 Ib. $1.00;
Ib. $3.00.

Cox’s Selected Trophy.

unsurpassed in size; in flavor, in productiveness. Our
seed is carefully grown for us, and is saved only from
perfect specimens. Pkt. 5e; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 50¢;3 Ib. $1.50.
HONOR BRIGHT. Very distinct; fruits solid, nearly round,
of medium size; ripening from the center out, while the
surface color changes from white to yellow, pink, then
brilliant scarlet: rather late but very prolific; good keeper
and shipper. Pkt. Se; oz. 25e; 14 Ib. 75¢; Ib. $2.50.
YELLOW PLUM. and perfectly
smooth. Color lemon yellow. Pkt.
5c; oz. 30c; %4 Ib. $1.00.
RED AND YELLOW PEAR-SHAPED. Fine for preserving
and pickling. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30ce; %4 Ib. $1.00.
STRAWBERRY, OR WINTER CHERRY. A distinct species,
with small fruit encased in a husk; much prized for pre-
serving. Pkt. 5e; oz. 30c.

is one of the best
tomatoes in cultivation;

This

Shape uniformly oval
Used for preserves.

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Turnips

Navet.

One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; 2 pounds will sow 1 acre.
Sow in drills from 12 to 15 inches, and thin early to 8 or 9 inches apart.

soil.

9 A perfect globe-
Cox’s Extra Early Snowball. 3 ee ete
skinned turnip, of medium size and excellent flavor. For
early sowing this is one of the best; clear white flesh,
erisp and tender, and maturing in 6 weeks from the time
of sowing. A good keeper. PkKt. Se; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c;
lb. 60c.

PURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAVED. Flat, medium size, purple
above ground, white below. The most popular variety for
early use, either for table or stock. Pkt. Sc; oz. 10c; %4 Ib.
20¢c; Ib.. 50c.

EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH, STRAP-LEAVED. Similar
to above. A fine, early white sort, of quick growth and
excellent quality. Pkt. Se; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20¢; Ib. 50c.

EXTRA EARLY PURPLE-TOP MILAN. The earliest variety
in cultivation, being 2 weeks earlier than Purple-Top
Strap-Leaf; of medium size, quick growth; flesh white,
hard, and of finest quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c¢;
Ib. 60c.

GOLDEN BALL, OR ORANGE JELLY. Medium size, globe-
shaped bulbs; very early; fiesh golden-yellow, of fine tex-
ture and sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

LARGE YELLOW GLOBE. A yellow-fleshed, globe-shaped
variety, of large size; a splendid winter keeper; excellent
for both table and stock. PKt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 15c; Ib. 50e.

YELLOW ABERDEEN. A large, globe-shaped turnip, with
yellow flesh of fine quality; a good keeper; popular for
table and stock. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; 14 Ib. 15c; Ib. 50c.

WHITE NORFOLK. A large English variety, somewhat ir-
regular in form, the upper portion of the roots sometimes
growing 4 or 5 inches above ground; flesh white and cross-
grained, but sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 Ib. 15e; Ib. 50c.

LONG WHITE, OR COW HORN. Matures very quickly; roots
shaped like a carrot, about half of which are formed above
ground; flesh white, fine-grained, sweet, and of excellent
quality for table use. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; 14 Ib. 15e; Ib. 50c.

WHITE EGG. An oval or egg-shaped variety, with smooth,
thin. white skin and snowy white flesh; firm, mild and
sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.

Nuben.

Nabo.

This crop does best in highly enriched, light, sandy
Have soil rich and deeply cultivated.

PURPLE-TOP WHITE GLOBE. A variety of decided merit.
Of globular shape, very handsome and of a superior
quality, either for table or stock. It is a heavy producer,
early, of rapid growth, and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 10c; %4 lb. 20c; Ib. 50c.

Ruta Baga, or Swedish
Turnip
Cox’s Improved Yellow Ruta Baga. 7S ms:

Swede is the result of judicious selection; it is the hardiest,
most productive, and most nutritious variety. It is alarge
purple-top, yellow variety; slightly oblong with single tap-
root, free from coarseness of neck, and for uniformity of
crop and keeping qualities is superior to all other Swedes.
It produces a very heavy weight per acre, and keeps sound
and good until late in the spring; flesh always sweet and
rich in flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 15ce; Ib. 50c.

CARTER’S IMPERIAL HARDY SWEDE. An English varie-
ty. Highly recommended as producing extraordinary
crops. Pkt. Se; oz. 10¢; 1%4 Ib. 15e;3 Ib. 50e.

SWEET GERMAN. One of the best for table use. Grows
to a good size, and is smooth and clear white; flesh hard
and brittle, but cooks tender and sweet. As a winter and
spring turnip has no’*superior and few equals. Pkt. 5e3
oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 15e; Ib. 50c.

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Aromatic and Medicinal Herbs

No garden is complete without a few aromatic herbs for flavoring soups, etc., and care should be taken to harvest them

properly.

soil.

They should be cut just before they come into full blossom, and should be. cured by being tied in bunches ané
hung up or spread thinly on a floor where they will dry quickly.

This class-of plants does best in mellow, not too rich

The best general directions for sowing are to cover the seeds about twice their own thickness; when up, thin the

plants out so that they may have sufficient light and air, and not be so’ crowded as to get drawn and unhealthy. Varieties

with a * are perennials,

ANISE. Used for cordial, garnishing and flavoring; the
seeds have an agreeable aromatic taste. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c;
% Ib. 30e.

BASIL, SWEET. The leaves are used for flavoring soups,
stews and highly seasoned dishes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.

BORAGE. The leaves are used for flavoring, and the flowers
furnish bee pasture. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

*CARAWAY. Grown for seeds, which are used extensively
for the flavoring of bread, pastry, ete. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c;
% Ib. 20¢; Ib. 60c.

*CATNIP, OR CATMINT. Has medicinal qualities, and the
leaves are used for seasoning. It also makes an excellent
bee pasture, Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c.

CORIANDER. The seeds are used in the manufacture of
liquors and confectionery. Pkt. 5e; Ib. 25ce.

DILL. The seeds have an aromatic odor and warm pungent

taste. They are used as a condiment, and also for pickling
with cucumbers. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c;3 lb. 50c.
“FENNEL, Sweet. The leaves boiled are used in sauces,

and are beautiful for garnishing; the seeds are employed
in confectionery and for flavoring liquors. Pkt. 5e; oz.
~10c; %4 Ib. 25e; Ib. J5e.

*HOREHOUND. The leaves are used for seasoning and also
in the manufacture of the popular cough remedy. Pkt.
5c; oz. 30c.

*LAVENDER. A popular aromatic herb, emitting a delight-
ful perfume. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20¢; %4 Ib. 50e; Ib. $1.50.

MARJORAM, SWEET. The leaves and the ends of the shoota
are esteemed for seasoning in summer, and also dried for
winter use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.25.

*ROSEMARY. ‘The aromatic leaves are used for seasoning.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c.

*RUE.
croup.

For medicinal purposes;
PKt. Se; oz. 20c.

good for fowls, for the

*SAGE. The most extensively used of all herbs for season-
ing and dressing; indispensable. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15e; %4 Ib.
40c;3 lb. $1.50.

*THYME. The
5e; oz. 30c.

leaves make a favorite seasoning. Pkt.

*WORMWOOD. Used for medicinal purposes; also beneficial
for poultry, planted in poultry grounds. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25e.

Tobacco Seed

One ounce will sow 25 feet square and produce plants for one acre.
When the plants are about 6 iches high, transplant into rows
4 feet apart each way, and cultwate thoroughly with plow and hoe.
That our customers may obtain the very best strains, we have had the sev-

as early as possible after the danger of frost is over.

succeed better in some sections than in others.

The seed should be sown very early in the spring—

As is well known, the different varieties of tobacco

eral varieties offered specially grown for us in the sections where it is known to attain the greatest perfection.

CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. An old, well-known variety.
Leaves not so long, but of good width; suitable for cigar
fillers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

COMSTOCK SPANISH. This is an original pure Havana seed
leaf; developed to suitable size for wrappers and fillers
by 4 or 5 years’ replanting. It is held to be one of the very
best varieties of cigar tobacco grown in this country.
Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; %4 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.00.

CHOICE HAVANA. An Americanized Havana, used for
cigar purposes; has a very large, long leaf; very early,
making two crops a season in some sections. Pkt. 10¢;
oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 75e;3 Ib. $2.50.

IMPORTED HAVANA. The finest Cuban stock. Pkt. 10c;°-

oz. 66c.

VUELTA DE ABAJO.
vored tobacco grown.
must be rich and comparatively fresh.
imported seed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c.

YELLOW PRYOR. A good general purpose tobacco; makes
a fine wrapper, filler or smoker. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25e; %4 Ib.
75c3 Ib. $2.50.

KENTUCKY YELLOW. A very fine, large, broad-leaved to-
bacco, suitable for dark wrappers and fillers. .It is best
suited to rich red clay soils, producing heavier yields to
the acre than any other sort. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25e; %4 Ib. 75ez
Ib. $2.50.

TOBACCO CULTURE.
cal details by fourteen experienced growers
sections of the country. Mailed for 25 cents.

The finest, silkiest, and highest fla-
To produce it to perfection the land
First crop from

A useful book, giving full and practi-
in different

Degetable Plants and Roots

We can supply these packed to ship anywhere safely, in the proper season.

Our plants are carefully grown, strong,

and stocky, and not forced with heat, so as to be weak when received. Send orders early.

If wanted by mail, add 25 cents per 100 for Cabbage, Cauliflower, Horse-Radish, and Sweet-Potato Plants; 10 cents per
dozen for Egg, Tomato, Pepper, and Tarragon Plants; and 30 cents per dozen for Rhubarb Roots.

ARTICHOKES. See page 3.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS. See page 3.

CABBAGE PLANTS. Leading sorts ready
April. Per 100, 50c; per 1,000, $3.50.

CAULIFLOWER PLANTS. Leading sorts ready
Per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $4.00.

CELERY PLANTS. Leading sorts ready April and May. Per
100, 40c; per 1,000, $3.00.

EGG PLANTS. Ready in May. Per doz., 30c; per 100, $2.00.

in March and

in April.

Per 100, 75c; per 1,000, $5.00.
Per dos.

HORSE RADISH SETS.

PEPPER PLANTS. Leading sorts ready in May.
30c; per 100, $2.00.

RHUBARB.

SWEET POTATO
per 1,000, $5.00.

TARRAGON PLANTS. Very scarce. Each, 35c; per doz., $3.69.

TOMATO PLANTS. All the leading sorts ready in May. Per
doz., 20c; per 100, $1.25; per 1,000, $7.00.

Each, 15¢; per doz., $1.50.
Per 100, 0c

Strong crowns.

PLANTS. Ready in June.

A Beautiful Lawn, sown with Cox’s California Lawn Seed.

A WORD ABOUT YOUR LAWN

To Korm a Good Lawn—The ground should be thoroughly drained and well prepared. The soil ought not to be
too rich, as a rapid growth is not wanted in the grasses of a lawn; but the surface should be as much alike in quality
as possible. After sowing, the ground should be rolled in order to press the seed firmly into the soil. The proper
time to sow grass seed depends, of course, upon the latitude. On this Coast it may be sown any time from October
to March. The sowing should be done when the ground is moist, or before an expected rain, and a subsequent rolling
is always advisable. :

All turf-forming grasses are improved, both in vigor of root-growth and in fineness of texture, by frequent mow-
ings. It is impossible to say just how often the grass should be mown, as that depends upon the rate at which it
grows. Too close cutting should be guarded against, however, especially during the hot summer months, when the
roots require some top-growth to protect them from the burning sun. A good top-growth is also necessary to protect
the roots from winter frosts.

The custom of sowing Kentucky Blue Grass or Perennia] Rye Grass alone has, until quite recently, been very gen-
erally followed in California, but the result in no way compares with the infinitely superior lawns seen in both public
and private grounds throughout the Eastern States. Why? Because a mixture of grasses is used, embracing those of
a neat, close growth, best adapted to produce a quick and permanent sod, that eventually acquires that smooth, vel-
vety effect so desirable in a fine lawn. We have for some time been experimenting with a view to obtain such a
mixture suitable for conditions existing on the Pacific Coast, and have named this formula—

COX’S CALIFORNIA LAWN SEED

This seed is composed entirely of the choicest recleaned seed, and we can guarantee it to contain many times the
number of good germinating seeds that can be found in the cheap chaff mixtures so generally offered at low prices.
This mixture is absolutely the best that experience can suggest or that money can buy, and the lowest price at which
it can be sold is: Lb. 35e; 100 Ibs. $30.00.

Sixty pounds is required to seed one acre of new lawn. Use half that quantity for renovating old or worn out lawns.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

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New Crop Grass and Clover Seeds

The prices of some varieties of grass and clover seeds may change as the season advances..

samples and special prices before ordering in large quantities.

If ordered by mail, 10 cents per pound must be added for postage.

Prices now given are
those prevailing when this catalogue was published. It will be to advantage of intending purchasers to write for

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Awnless Brome Grass (Bromus Inermis). Will stand droughts and)
- produce heavy crops in dry sections. and on poor soils, where other}
grasses perish. It is one of the hardiest grasses, and succeeds in a!
wide range of temperature ....... Oa CUO So cot ood Od 6 Tomo OID Be

Bermuda Grass (Cynodon Dactyion). Of great value in the Southern
NELeS De EOOeS Ot sthrive monthy Of Wirginiaeaeec cases oo. aces
Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis Stolonifera). Excellent for lesa:
adapts itself to any soil, and affords early and late feed before and|
after other grasses have commenced or ceased growing.............
Crested Dog’s Tail (Cynosurus Cristatus). Should enter in moderate
quantity in permanent pasture, and on account of its fine green
foliage and the close turf it forms it is perhaps the best grass we
have for lawns, and sheuld always form a large portion of eb Tbe)
PMECH Ce GislOT that sDUTPOS EC Hse a srecsaieyercseysic)ciene.s sieeve S aieecione cuca tele eaeeeee
Hard Fescue (Festuca Duriuscula). A dwarf growing grass, forming a|
dense, fibrous mat, succeeding well in dry situations .............. |
Hungarian Grass (Panicum Germanicum). It is a valuable annual
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Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Italicum). Thrives in almost any soil,

and yields early and abundant crops. Sown in the fall will produce
an excellent hay crop the following season, but lasts only one year..
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa Pratensis). Fancy or double, extra clean.
Though offered at the standard weight of 14 lbs. per bushel, the
natural weight of this fancy seed is 20 lbs. per measured bushel... .}
Meadow Feseue (Festuca Pratensis). Of great value in mixtures for)
permanent pasture, and does well on moist or moderately dry soils..|
Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus Pratensis). One of the best grasses for
permanent pasture; early ‘and of rapid growth....+...-...........6+
Mesquite (Holcus lanatus). Valuable on the cleared redwood and pine
lands of California and Oregon, giving large crops of hay and good

[OE SAS 2 eee PS Gl FUROR Od EEE ROI esEtco CaCI GIG oO Groen Cree cC Db ena.
Millet, German (Panicum Germanicum Var.). Will grow on any good)
land, and yields heavily when artificially watered; yields from 40 to 60
bushels of seed per acre, which is excellent feed for stock and poultry.
Orchard Grass (Dactylis Glomerata). One of the most valuable of al]
pasture grasses; produces an immense quantity of forage and well|
adapted for growing in orchards or under trees; should be kept
closely cropped to prevent it from becoming coarse ................ }
Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium Perenne). It grows rapidly and makes a
good showing within a month from time of sowing................--

Specially selected recleaned Australian Rye Grass for lawns.

Red Feseue (Festuca Rubra). Forms a close, rich sod, and is valuable!
Hat. LEDS ATG SB oa ag See oO EO RSE EoLO OnE > peICRG OTD o.000) O CRRRDIEIone Done c OIG recent O |
Red Top Grass (Agrostis Vulgaris). Choice. Valuable either for hay)
or permanent pasture; reaches highest perfection on moist, rich soils.}
Fancy or extra recleaned seed. Valuable either for hay or perman-|
ent pasture; reaches highest perfection on moist, rich soils.......... |
Rhode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis Canina). <A very fine variety for}
LEYS eee RON ces cree con nchans eur h Leet sts) sven) ajotere ete hale or oiamemerelletes Sages goneuei lie lens |
Rough-Stalk Meadow Grass (Poa Trivialis). Excellent for pastures and)
meadows, particularly on damp soils; grows luxuriantly in sheltered,
SMTA dS CODEN Oo nao oo POD COD REDO OG poop e moun Cabra oh acme ma
Sheep’s Fescue (Festuca Ovina). Short and dense in growth, SEOSIS NE
for sheep pastures. Valuable also for lawns .....................-.
Sweet Vernal, True Perennial (Anthoxanthum Odoratum). Emits an

agreeable odor, which it imparts to the hay; should be included in|

every mixture of pasture graSSes ......-..----+++--ssseeeeeeeeenes |
Tall Meadow Fescue (Festuca Elatior). Early, nutritive, and produc-
tive in pastures on wet or clay sSoiIS .........-6...00.2---- 0-0 ip co ell
Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena BElatior). Of rapid, luxuriant growth.)
recommended for soiling and in permanent hay mixtures........... |
Timothy (Phleum Pratense). The grade we offer is particularly
“choice,” free from weed seeds, and of high germinating power;
grows in any location, but does best in moist, deep soils; exceedingly
productive, and relished by all kinds of stock.............+..--+---
Wood Meadow Grass (Poa Nemoralis). Is specially suited for lawn mix-

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tures, and for places much shaded by trees no grass is more desirable.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. |

above photograph is from our handpicking Pea and Bean machines on the third floor; also cleaner and ele-
vator for Grass and Clover Seeds, operated by Electric Power.

BE SURE AND GET THE BEST Cox’s Machine-cleaned Grass and Clover Seeds.
For choice hand-picked Peas and Beans, see pages 3, 22, and 23.

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Clover Seed

OF HIGH GERMINATION, PURE, AND FREE FROM WEED SEEDS AND FOREIGN MATTER.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. 33

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If ordered by mail, 10c per pound must be added for postage.

ALFALFA. One of the most valuable and largely grown forage plants, yielding five or six crops of hay in the season,
which is relished by all kinds of stock, and is very nutritious. Twenty-five to thirty pounds of seed is required for
an acre. 20c per lb. Large lots at market rates. Write for samples and prices.

ALSIKE, OR SWEDISH CLOVER. Succeeds best in cold, stiff soils, and in marshy lands too wet for other species; is

very hardy and withstands severe cold; is a good honey plant for bees. Fifteen pounds to the acre. 20e per Ib.
Large lots at market rates. ’

* BERSEEM, OR EGYPTIAN CLOVER. This clover is said to be especially suited for a rotating crop for irrigated lands.
It yields heavily in Egypt, growing a little taller than alfalfa. It is very succulent and much relished by stock. Its
value as a soil renovator is also said to be very high. Per Ib. 45c; 100 Ibs. $40.

BURR CLOVER. Flourishes in dry soil and not affected by droughts; makes an excellent fodder. About 20 lbs will
seed an acre. 10c per Ilb.; $4 per 100 Ibs. Special machine-cleaned hull-less seed. 15¢ per Ib.; $13.00 per 100 Ibs.

CRIMSON, OR SCARLET CLOVER. Largely grown for improving the soil by turning under; makes a valuable pasture
erop, and if for hay should be cut when in full bloom. Sow 15 pounds to the acre. 20¢ per Ib. Large lots at market
rates.

JAPAN CLOVER. Thrives in any soil and in the driest seasons; it makes fair hay, and stock eat it readily when green;
when fed to milch cows it largely increases the flow of milk. Sow in spring. 15 pounds to the acre. 30c per Ih.:
$25 per 100 Ibs.

KIDNEY VETCH, OR SAND CLOVER. A deep-rooted, herbaceous hardy perennial plant, valuable for dry sands and
inferior soils upon which red clover will not thrive. Eaten with avidity by sheep, cattle, and horses; useful in

x mixture for dry soil. Produces abundantly of hay and seed. Sow 20 pounds to the acre. Per Ib. 15e; 100 Ibs. $10.

| MAMMOTH RED, OR SAPLING CLOVER. Grows much larger and lasts longer than the common red clover; being a
rank grower it is largely used for soiling. 15 pounds to the acre. 20¢ per lb. Large lots at market rates.

RED CLOVER. Valuable not alone as a forage plant, but also for its fertilizing properties on the soil; makes an ex-
cellent quality of hay, and can be cut twice a year. 15 pounds to the acre. 20e per Ib. Large lots at market rates.

WHITE CLOVER. Of dwarf habit with creeping stems, rooting at the joints. on which account it makes an excellent
turf that stands constant tramping. Sow 8 to 10 pounds to the acre. 25e per Ib. WLarge lots at market rates.

Crimson Clover. (See above.) Timothy. (See page 31.)

34 COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

Daluable Forage Plants for Pacific Coast

For green manures we especially recommend peas, vetches, clovers, and tares.
expensive element of artificial fertilization) directly from the air.

These plants take nitrogen (the most
The idea of “green manuring” is that it is cheaper and

better to plow under half-grown or fully-grown crops than to expend money and labor im the application of natural or

artificial manures.

AUSTRALIAN SALT BUSH.

A most valuable plant for soils containing alkali and for
all regions subjected to prolonged drought. The plant needs
some little moisture to start it into growth, but when once
started will make a strong growth during the hottest and
driest weather. So strong and free branching is the growth
that plants set 8 or 9 feet apart each way will entirely cover
the surface of the soil in a short time. One pound of seed
will sow an acre, if evenly scattered over the surface and
should be mixed with ten times its weight of sand or ashes
to facilitate its distribution. Oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30c¢; Ib. $1.00.

PASPALUM DILITATUM.

A new grass for hot, dry climates. A hardy perennial
from Australia, growing 5 feet high, without getting tough,
and seems to be particularly adapted for grazing dairy cat-
tle. It stands drought remarkably well, and shoots rapidly
again with the first shower of rain, and is a splendid winter
grass. Although it will stand a considerable degree of frost
and even snew without harm, still it requires hot summer
weather to grow it to perfection. The seed requires about
3 weeks of moist, genial weather to germinate it, but once
established, it seems to stand anything. Oz. 10c; ib. 75sec.

SPELTZ, OR EMMER. A valuable grain from Russia. Grown
in the United States for several years. It is adapted to a
wide range of soil and climate, and is of superior feeding
value, yielding much more heavily than oats and barley.
This grain grows tall, like rye, and matures as early as
barley, and yields from 40 to 80 bushels to the acre, and
from 4 to 6 tons of straw hay. Tough and hardy, it stands
the drought better than any other grain, making it a sure
crop. _ Prepare your land as you would for wheat or oats,
and sow at the rate of 75 or 100 pounds per acre. Sow
very early in the spring or fall and do not let it stand until
it gets too ripe before cutting, as any grain that yields
well shells easily. In the green state it makes an excel-
lent pasture. Lb. Se; per 100 Ibs. $3.50.

JERUSALEM CORN, OR DHOURA. A non-saccharine sor-
ghum, and is considered a good grain for dry sections
and seasons. The grain being very small, it makes excel-
lent chicken food. Three pounds will plant one acre. Lb.
10¢; 100 lbs. $6.00.

KAFFIR CORN. Entirely distinct from our common Indian
Corn, and desirabie for planting where the summers are
hot and dry. The stout stalks grow stiffly erect, from 6 to
10 feet in height, according to location and richness of
the soil. The stalks and blades cure into good fodder and
are also desirable to furnish green forage during the sum-
mer months. On good land the Kaffir Corn will yield fully
50 bushels per acre. Lb. 10c; 100 Ibs. $4.00.

MILLO MAIZE. The merit of this non-saccharine sorghum
is that when cut for feeding it starts again from the re-
maining stumps with renewed strength and vigor; thrives
in the hottest and driest localities. It is relished by cattle,

hogs, ete. Five pounds sows an acre. Lb. 10c; 100 Ibs.
$6.00.

SUGAR CANE, EARLY AMBER. All kinds of stock relish it.
It is a heavy cropper and very nutritious. Can either be
‘sown in drills or broadcast, and fed green or dried. If
cut when 2 feet high, it will give several cuttings during
the season. Sow 10 pounds of seed per acre in drills, and
25 pounds broadcast. Lb. 10c; 100 Ibs. $4.00.

RAPE, DWARF ESSEX. This rape may be sown broadcast
at the rate of 8 pounds per acre, and harrowed in. Under
favorable conditions, it is ready for pasturing sheep or
cattle within six weeks from time of sowing, and on an
average one acre will carry 12 to 15 sheep six weeks to
two months. It should be sown from September to March
as it thrives best in cool weather. Lb. 15c; 10 Ibs. $1.00;
100 Ibs. $7.50.

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If ordered by mail, 10 cents per pound must be added for postage.

MILLETS

JAPANESE MILLET (Panicum crus-galli). A distinet new
variety; especially valuable, as it yields an enormous crop
of forage, which is greatly relished by stock. When cured
it makes an excellent hay. Sow the seed broadcast at the
rate of 15 Ibs. to the acre, or in drills 12 to 18 inches apart,
using 10 to 12 lbs. per acre. 10c per Ib. Larger quantities
at market prices.

PEARL MILLET. Entirely different from the ordinary Mil-
let; an immense fodder yielder, growing 10 to 12 feet high;
but cutting should commence when a height of 2% to 3
feet is attained. Lb. 10ce. Larger lots at market prices.

SIBERIAN, OR RUSSIAN MILLET. This is frequently called
Red German Millet, as it greatly resembles German Millet
in manner of growth and productiveness. It is much
earlier, however, and seed is of a mixed red and yellow
color. Sow 15 to 25 pounds to the acre. Lh. 10c.

TARES, OR SPRING VETCHES (Vicia Sativa). Closely asso-
ciated with peas in character. Highly valuable for soil-
ing or for green manuring. Sometimes grown with oats
for mowing and feeding to stock. Use 100 to 150 pounds
to the acre, broadcast. Lb. 10c; 100 Ibs. $4.00.

PEAS, CANADIAN FIELD. This is usually sown with oats
and cut when the oats head out, but before the grain is
Tipe. If any one is likely to be short of hay, he will do
well to sow a few acres of oats and peas. It is as easily
eured as clover, and yields large crops. One hundred
pounds of peas and 40 pounds of oats per acre give good
results. Price varies; write for quotations.

PEAS, NILES. A local variety, answering the same purpose
as the above. Write for quotations.

COW PEA, WHIPPOORWILL. This variety is a prime favor-
ite in the North and West on account of its early maturity
and habit of growth. Lb. 10c; 100 Ibs. $6.00.

TEOSINTE (Reana Luxurians). This plant grows quickly
and produces a large quantity of forage in warm locations.
It makes splendid dry fodder, yielding enormously, and
being more nutritious and better relished by all stock than

- corn fodder. The seed should not be sown until all danger
of frost is past. If cut for green forage, which can be
done at any stage during growth, two or more joints
should be left at the base of the stalk. These will sprout
out quickly into fresh growth, making an even larger
crop than at first cutting. Sow in drills 4 feet apart, using
4 pounds of seed to an acre. Oz. 10c; Ib. 75e.

SUNFLOWER, MAMMOTH RUSSIAN. Highly valued by
farmers and poultry breeders who have tried it as an
excellent and cheap food for fowls. Three pounds of seed
will plant an acre in hills 4 feet apart each way. Lb. 10c;
100 Ibs. $6.00.

BUCKWHEAT, JAPANESE. The yield of this variety is

largely in excess of the old one. The straw is heavier and
more branching; kernels twice the size of the old kinds,
ripening a week earlier, while the flour made from it is
fully equal to that of any other variety. Lb. 10e.
rates for larger lots.

WILD RICE (Zizania Aquatica). A native plant, furnish-
ing food for wild flowls, ducks, geese, etc.; also valuable
as a forage plant for swamps and inundated lands, as it
grows rapidly and all stock are fond of it when green or
cured for fodder. To sow: Put the seed in coarse linen
or cotton bags, and sink in water for 24 hours. Sow
in water which is from 6 inches to 5 feet deep, in soft
mud bottom, and in places where there are but few weeds.
It is useless sowing this seed except on a mud bottom, or
on low marshy places which are covered with water the
year round. In running water sow as much out of the
current as possible. Lb. 20c; 100 Ibs. $17.00.

Market.

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' PINUS INSIGNIS (Monterey Pine).

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. 35

California Tree and Shrub Seeds

The vitality of tree and shrub seeds cannot be tested before the sale, but only such seeds are sent out as we

believe will give complete satisfaction.

No guarantee of genuineness or germination can be given, and we presume

that parties ordering have read the above and agree to the conditions.

Price per Packet, 10 cents, except where noted.

ABIES DOUGLASII (Douglas Spruce). A very large and
important timber tree 200 to 300 feet high; of pyramidal
shape. Found throughout the Rocky Mountains, from
Oregon to Mexico. Very hardy. Oz. 30e; Ib. $3.00. "

CUPRESSUS GOVENIANA (Goven’s' Cypress). 30 to 40 feet
nigh; very ornamental; found in.the Coast Ranges of
Monterey. Oz. 40c; Ib. $4.00. At

‘CUPRESSUS LAWSONIANA (Lawson’s Cypress). A hand-
some tree, with white fragrant wood, free from knots;
easily worked and very durable. Oz. 40c; Ib. $4.00.

CUPRESSUS MACROCARPA (Monterey Cypress). A tree 40
to 60 feet high, rough bark; spreading, horizontal branches,
rich green foliage; very ornamental for lawns or parks;
also used extensively for hedges. Oz. 15c; Ib. $1.00.

LIBOCEDRUS DECURRENS (Thuya Craigiana). A fine,
hardy timber tree; known as White Cedar of California.
Oz. 35¢; Ib. $3.50.

MADRONE. A beautiful native tree of California. The
foliage is a deep green and leathery; it attains a consid-
erable size; flowers white. Pkt. 25e.

~PICEA GRANDIS (Western Balsam Fir). Grows 200 to 300
feet high, 4 to 6 feet in diameter; grows rapidly in rich,
moist soil; valuable timber tree. Oz. 30c; Ib. $3.00.

PICEA MAGNIFICA. The Red Vir of the Sierras; found at
an altitude of 7,900 feet; very hardy. Oz. 50c; Ib. $5.00.

A very ornamental tree
for parks and lawns; grows from 60 to 70 feet high; of
rapid growth; has beautiful green foliage. Oz, 25e; Ib. $2.50.

PINUS JEFFREYI. A megnificent tree, usually found at
an elevation of 5,000 feet; very hardy. Oz. 30c; Ib. $3.00.

PINUS LAMBERTIANA (Sugar Pine).- A hardy tree, of gi-
gantic dimensions; found on both slopes of the Sierras.
Oz. 30c; Ib. $3.00.

PINUS PONDEROSA (Yellow Pine). One of the largest pines
Known. Found in Coast Range on the highest points.
Very hardy. Oz. 30c; Ib. $3.00:

PINUS SABINIANA (Nut Pine). Abundant over the dry and
hot hills of the Coast Range. Very hardy. Oz. 20e; Ib. $2.00.
SEQUOIA GIGANTEA (Wellingtonia gigantea). The mam-
moth tree of California. This is the largest tree known to

exist on the American continent. Oz. 60c; Ib. $6.00.

SEQUOIA SEMPERVIRENS. Usually known as the Redwood.
The most valuable timber of the California forests. Oz.
40c; Ib. $4.00.

MISCELLANEOUS TREE SEEDS

BLACK LOCUST. A native tree, of large size, rapid growth,
ornamental; also valuable for timber; has long bunches of
yellow, fragrant flowers in June. Oz. 10c; Ib. 50c.

CALIFORNIA WILD CHERRY (Cerasus ilicifolia). One of
the finest indigenous evergreen trees of this State. Makes
an excellent hedge, and is in great demand for this pur-
pose. Seedlings do not transplant very well from the open
ground, and it is better to plant, say 2 seeds in a 3-inch
pot; then when large enough they can be set out in the
desired location from the pots. Oz. 25e; lb. $3.00.

HONEY LOCUST. <A rapid-growing tree, with delicate foli-
age. Largely used for hedges. Oz. 10c; Ib. 50c.

MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA. A magnificent evergreen, with
exquisitely fragrant flowers. Thrives best in rich, light

soil. Oz. 40e; Ib. $3.50.

MELIA AZEDARACH (Texas Umbrella Tree). A more
shapely form of the old Indian species. Leaves very rich
green. Form of tree an almost perfect umbrella. Oz. 15¢;
Ib. $1.50.

OSAGE ORANGE. A well-known hedge plant. Oz. 10c; th.
$1.00.

SCHINUS MOLLE (Pepper Tree). Well-known, handsome

‘shade tree, with light, feathery foliage and bright scarlet
berries. Oz. 10c; Ib. $1.00.

Australian Tree and Shrub Seeds

SUITABLE FOR CULTURE ON THE PACIFIC COAST.
Price per packet, 10 cents, except where noted.

ACACIA BAILEYANA. A handsome tree, with glaucous
foliage; in great demand for street planting. One of
the most beautiful of the Acacias. Oz. 40c; Ib. $4.00.

ACACIA DECURRENS (‘The Black Wattle of Australia). In
California it has grown over 50 feet in 8 years. Oz. 40c;
Ib. $4.00.

ACACIA MELANOXYLON. In irrigated glens of deep soil
this tree will attain the height of 80 feet, with a stem
several feet in diameter. Oz. 40c; Ib. $4.00.

ACACIA MOLLISSIMA. A fine, erect, rapid-growing tree.
with glaucous green, feathery foliage; flowers yellow, and
borne in racemes. Qz. 40c; Ib. $4.00.

EUCALYPTUS AMYGDALINA (Giant Gum Tree). Is one of
the best for subduing malarial effluvia in fever regions,
although it does not grow with quite the same ease as
the Eucalyptus globulus. Pkt. 25e; oz. 75c; Ib. $7.50.

EUCALYPTUS CITRIODORA. The well-known lemon-scent-
ed gum; a popular favorite. Pkt. 50c; oz. $2.00.

EUCALYPTUS CORYNOCALYX (Sugar Gum). Said to be
the very best for planting in dry regions, the sweet foliage
attracting cattle and sheep, which browse on the lower
branches. Pkt. 25c; oz. $1.25.

EUCALYPTUS FICIFOLIA. Very
avenue planting; has beautiful crimson flowers.
packet of 25 seeds.

EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (Biue Gum). A very rapid-grow-
ing tree, making valuable timber. Oz. 40c; Ib. $4.00. /

EUCALYPTUS LEUCOXYLON (Ironbark Tree). The culture
of this variety is desirable on poor, stony land, where
other Bucalypti would be unsatisfactory. Pkt. 15¢; oz.
$1.00.

ornamental for lawn or
o0c per

at

EUCALYPTUS MARGINATA (Jarrah of Western Australia).
A very excellent timber. Resists teredo, on which account
it is largely used for piles. Oz. 75e.

EUCALYPTUS ROBUSTA (Swamp Mahogany).
on low grounds, especially near the sea coast.
oz. $1.00.

EUCALYPIUS ROSTRATA (Red Gum). A rapid-growing
tree; stands heat ald considerable~ cold without injury.
Oz. 50c; Ib. $4.00. ;

EUCALYPTUS STUARTIANA (Apple-Scented Gum Tree).
Seems to do equally well on rather dry and sandy as on
humid soils. The wood is of a handsome dark color and
takes a good polish. Pkt. 15e; oz. $1.00.

EUCALYPTUS VIMINALIS. In poor soil it grows to a mod-
erate height; in rich soil it attains gigantic dimensions.
Oz. 75¢e; Ib. $7.50.

We import seed of the following desirable varieties of

Bucalypti, and offer at the uniform price of 15c per packet,

75e per ounce.

Thrives best
Pkt. 25¢;3

E. Baueriana. E. Gunnii. : E. polyanthema.
E. Cambagei. E. hemiphloia. E. rudis.

E. Coriacea. E. obliqua, E. saligna.

E. Crebra. EK. piperita. E. siderophioia.

E. Gonicalyx. E. platyphilla.

[= See under the head of Eucalypti—in our nursery de-
partment—for varieties we can furnish in plants.
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA (Silk Oak of East Australia). Beau-

tiful fern-like foliage; of rapid growth, flowering when

about 20 feet in height; covered with bright orange-scarlet
flowers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; Ib. $6.00.

36 COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

General List of Select Flower Seeds

Embracing All the Most Popular Varieties of

ANNUALS |

|

Bloom the first year from seed. For
early bloom, sow in boxes in the fall

and set out in early spring.

BIENNIALS |

Bloom the second year from seed sand |

will flower the first season.

PERENNIALS

Bloom the second year from seed, and

then die; though many, if sown early, | continue for many years. Some bloom

| the first year if sown early.

HOW TO RAISE FLOWERS SUCCESSFULLY FROM SEEDS

THE SOIL.—A mellow loam, which is medium between extremes of clay and sand, enriched with a compost of rot-

ted manure and leaf-mold, is adapted to the generality of flowering plants.
be sure that they are a little elevated in the middle, that the water may

advantage.

Before planting flower-beds or borders,
run off and the plants show to better

SOWING THE SEED OUTSIDE.—Nine-tenths of the failures in flower culture come from improper treatment of

the seeds and young plants.
each package, and the following general rules:
Do not plant any seeds when the ground is wet.

Make the surface as fine and smooth as possible.

We urge every purchaser of our seeds to carefully study the cultural directions printed on

Cover each

sort of seed to a depth proportionate to its size; the finest seeds, like Portulaca, Campanula, Digitalis, ete., should be

merely sprinkled on the surface of the ground, and barely covered with finely sifted, light, mellow soil.
soil down firmly over the seed with a brick or short piece of board.

Press the
For larger seeds, the depth should be regulated

according to the size of the seed; seeds the size of a pinhead sow half an inch,deep; those the size of a pea three-

fourths of an inch deep.

Procure a bit of lath—it would be better if planed smooth—about two feet iong; press the edge down into the soil

evenly so as to make a groove as deep as. the seed is to be planted; scatter the seed along this, allowing four or five

of the larger and fifteen or twenty of the smaller seeds to the space one plant is to occupy when grown.

Cover the

seeds by pressing the earth together over them, then turn your lath flat-ways and press the soil down firmly and evenly.

BOXES.—When sown in shallow boxes, in the house, see that drainage is provided by boring holes in bottom of box,

and filling same about an inch with Se earthenware, coal ashes, or any rough material that will furnish drainage

“wittle Biue Star.”

Ageratum Mexicanun

AGERATUM, “Little Blue Star.” The tiny bushy plants, not
exceeding 4 to 5 inches in height, are densely covered
with clusters of feathery flowers, which show, when in
bud, a light blue color with a purplish red center, when
fully open a lovely and bright blue, forming thus an ex-
quisite contrast without disturbing in the least the ap-
pearance of the predominating light blue. The very small
foliage is entirely hidden by the numerous flower clusters,
the plants being literally a sheet of flowers from early
summer until the autumn. Pkt. 10e.

A perfect mass of blue flowers;
PkKt. 10c.

Lavender blue; 2 feet. Pkt. 5c.
A fine plant for ribbon

Ageratum, Little Dorrit.
6 inches high and a foot through.

Ageratum Mexicanum.

Ageratum, Imperial Dwarf Blue.
borders; 5 inches. Pkt. Se.

AGROSTEMMA (Rose of Heaven). An attractive, free-
flowering hardy perennial of easy culture, producing bright
rose-colored flowers on long slender stems like a pink.
Fine for cutting. 1 to 2 feet. Pkt. 5e.

ABRONIA UMBELLATA. Pretty trailing plants producing
clusters of sweet-scented Verbena-like flowers, extremely
pretty for rock-work or hanging-baskets; rosy lilac; |
foot. Pkt. 5e.

ABUTILON (Flowering Maple, or Chinese Bell Flower). Uni-
versally admired; easily raised from seed, and flower the
first season if sown early; should be started in the house
and set out in the garden when weather is warm and

settled. They bear elegant bell-shaped-flowers in most
brilliant colors: 4 feet. Pkt. 10c.
ACROCLINIUM. Very pretty annual, producing white and

rose-colored daisy-like flowers in August and September
These are the “Immortelles,
1 foot.

” s6 desirable for wreaths and
winter bouquets. Double mixed, pkt. Se; single

tuiixed, pkt. Se.

Adonis Autumnalis.

ADLUMIA CIRRHOSA (Mountain Fringe, or Allegheny
Vine). An attractive and beautiful hardy climber, flower-
ing the first season; clusters of small rosy-lilae flowers

\ and pale green feathery foliage. 15 feet. Pkt. 5e.

ADONIS AUTUMNALIS. Showy, hardy annuals of easy
culture, with pretty, fine-cut foliage, and lasting a long
time in bloom; dark crimson flowers, with a light center.
1 foot. Pkt. 5e. ’

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

ALYSSUM. Dwarf-growing plants, blooming profusely
throughout the season. The flowers are fragrant and ex-

tensively grown for cutting.
Alyssum Benthami White,

free bloomer. 1 ft.

(Sweet Alyssum).
Pkt. Se.

fragrant,

Alyssum, Carpet of Snow. Pure white, very dwarf and
sweet. Pict. Se.

Alyssum, Little Gem. White, distinct, and very sweet. 6 in.
Pkt. 5e.

Alyssum saxatile compactum. Most valuable hardy per-
ennial for early spring. producing a mass of bright yellow
flowers. y¥ in. Pkt. Se.

AMARANTHUS. Brilliant foliage, with curious racemes of
flowers; very ornamental and of easiest culture.

Amaranthus caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding). Long, drooping
searlet flowers. 38 ft. Pkt. 5e.

Amaranthus cruentus. Tall spikes of red flowers. 3 ft.

Pkt. Se. ;

Amaranthus salicifolius (Fountain Plant). Long undulated

foliage, beautifully variegated. 3 ft. Pkt. 5e.
Amaranthus tricolor splendens (Joseph’s Coat). Foliage
scarlet crimson, yellow and bronze green. 2 ft. Pkt. 5e.

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Antirrhinum—Queen of the North.

ANTIRRHINUM, Queen of the North. The plants grow into
handsome, regular bushes 12 inches high, covered with
large white flowers of a deliciously sweet perfume. Pkt. Se.

Scarlet, white throat. Pkt. Se.
Antirrhinum picturatum. Striped and blotched. Pkt. Se.

Antirrhinum Niobe. The tips of the flowers are of velvety
erimson maroon, while the tubes are pure white; the con-

Antirrhinum, Firefly.

‘trast is most striking. Pkt. 10c.
Antirrhinum, Dwarf Varieties. Mixed. Pkt. 5c.
Antirrhinum, Tall Varieties. Mixed. Pkt. 5c.

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AQUILEGIA (Columbine). Hardy perennial, bearing count-
less exquisite blossoms of clear blue, white, rose, yellow,
purple-striped, ete. Fine for permanent borders. 2 ft.

Aquilegia ecalearata. Very interesting and distinct Colum-
bine from the Japanese island Yezo. The plants produce
their many-branched flower stalks, from 2 to 2% feet in
height, in the greatest abundance, and are well garnished
with spurless, drooping flowers, 1% to 2 inches in diameter,
of a star-shaped form. The color of the flowers is a singular
terra cotta brown, with white tips at end of petals. Foliage
small, dark green, changing to brownish red. Pkt. lide.

Aquilegia chrysantha.. Beautiful canary-colored. flowers;
strikingly beautiful. Pkt. 10c.
Aquilegia, Double Varieties. Mixed.- Pkt. Se.

Aquilegia, Single Varieties. Mixed. Pkt. Se.

ARABIS ALPINA. This plant will thrive in any soil and is
particularly adapted to rock work. It is one of the earliest
flowers to bloom in the spring. The blossoms are white,
resembling Sweet Alyssum, deliciously fragrant, and so
freely produced as to completely cover the plant. Pkt. 10e.

Arectotis grandis.

ARCTOTIS GRANDIS (The African Lilac Daisy). A remark-
ably handsome annual from Africa, forming lbrancheu
bushes 2 to 2% feet in height and breadth. The flower-
heads, borne on long stems rising well above the foliage,
are large and showy, from 2% to 3 inches across; are pure
white on the upper surface, reverse of petals pale lilac.
Under the influence of the bright sunlight the flowers
spread out almost flat, and the pure white of the ray
florets contrasts beautifully to the light-blue dise with its
slightly projecting white stamens, a lovely combination of
colors. Being of very easy culture, the plants produce
their splendid flowers most abundantly, and in constant
succession from early summer to the autumn. Pkt. 10c.

ARGEMONE GRANDIFLORA (Prickly Poppy). Large, pure
yellow, poppy-like flowers, of easiest culture in any soil.
2 ft. PkKt.. de.

ARISTOLOCHIA ELEGANS. One of the best summer climb-
ers; of rapid and dense growth. It flowers profusely, even
on small plants. Its elegant flowers are of a rich velvety

purple, with irregular markings of creamy white, and
having a golden-yellow eye. Pkt. 15c.
Aristolochia sipho (Dutchman’s Pipe). Strong-growing,

hardy climber, with large, thick, shining foliage, and curi-
ous, yellowish brown, pipe-shaped flowers. Pkt. 10c.

ARMERIA MARITIMA (Thrift, Sea Pink). Pretty edging
plant, bearing tufts of rosy-pink flowers; hardy perennial.
1 ft. Pkt. 10c.

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SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

Cox’s Superb Asters

There is no flower more popular than the Aster, and upon the general beauty of these annual flowers it is unneces-
The ground for the cultivation of Asters cannot be too richly prepared, and the plants should never

Sary to enlarge.

be allowed to receive a check, but should continue to grow on uninterruptedly to produce fine flowers.

Sow in shallow

boxes in greenhouse, hotbed, or light window; cover seeds to a depth of about four times their size, press down

with a board, water with a fine spray, and do not allow to dry out.

Transplant when three or four leaves are devel-

oped, and plant out when danger of frost is over. May also be sown in open ground when danger of frost is past.

Aster—Semple’s Branching.

SEMPLE’S GIANT BRANCHING. A beautiful type of Ameri-

can origin. Tall, branching habit, bearing magnificent
large flowers; measuring from 4 to 6 inches across. 3 ft.
LOPS ITI) Wis Gg StS Cn yO C6 Oo OOOO SAO aso mae so Pkt. 10c¢
Dark, Blue Gs see nS en ede =, ie reas ees eae Pkt. 10c
Lightepluewns se: Ao sd See EEL meee Pkt. 10c
1 Sd £1) Sta Sraiciclcnn eyct Ccooinl Croce REE Bic) Orb cictoen-o CoC ona nc O:cl Gp Pkt. 10c
210 eB nicht Roe cnet eh Opiate oma eaeiac CaSroRiC ci ce oleaD Slokce On Pkt. 10c
Mimest Mixed ie. cerccneger-te tae okt eee Oz. $1.50; Pkt. 10c

NEW YELLOW ASTER. A yellow Aster is at last at our

- disposal. It is a double flower in the form of a perfect ball.
The quills are close together, and of the brightest sulphur
yellow. The border petals are broad and of a lighter tint,
seeming to enclose the flower like an old-fashioned bouquet
paper. The flowers are borne upon long stems, excellent
for cutting. The plants are 12 to 15 inches high, of bushy
growth. Pkt. 10c.

Ray Aster “Fairy.” Remarkably pretty variety of the late
flowering class, with large needle-shaped and long
stemmed flowers of a tender carmine on white ground,
quite a new tint and very desirable for cutting purposes.
Pkt. 25e. :

Peony-Flowered Perfection. The flowers are very large
and double, petals beautifully curved. 1% ft.
Finest Mixed. Oz. $1.50; pkt. 10c. ;
Imported collections of 12 distinct colors Peony-Flow-
ered Aster, $1.00.
Queen of the Market. The earliest of all; in full bloom two
-weeks before most other sorts; extremely useful for cut-
ting. Cheice Mixed. Oz. $1.75; pkKt. 10c. .

GIANT COMET. . This magnificent new tribe of Asters comes
perfectly true in character; the plants, 12 to 15 inches
high, form regular pyramids completely covered with. su-
perb, large, double flowers.

Choice Mixed. Oz. $2.00; pkt. 10c.
Collection of 8 distinct colors Giant Comet Aster, S5c.

VICTORIA. In elegance of habit surpasses all other varieties,
being that of a beautifully formed pyramid, bearing ten
to twenty flowers, which are perfectly double. 1% ft.

Fimest Mixed. Oz. $2.00; pkt. 10c.
Collecticn of 12 distinct colors Victoria Aster, $1.00.

Ostrich Plume. A very beautiful class, similar in style of
bloom to Comet; petals long, wavy and twisted, producing
a beautiful effect; plants of luxurious, branching habit,

with flowers on long, slender stems. Mixed colors.
PkKt. 10.
Chrysanthemum-Flowered, Dwarf. A splendid variety of

Finest Mixed. Oz. $1.50; pkt. 10c.

Crown, or Cocardeau. Grows about 12 inches high, bearing
great numbers of double flowers. Each flower has a dis-
tinct white center, encircled with some other color. Finest
Mixed. PKt. 10c.

GIANT EMPEROR. Grows about 2 feet in height, bearing six
or eight enormous double flowers. Fimest Mixed. Pkt. 10c.

compact habit.

Snowball, or White Princess. This class resembles in height
and habit the Mignon Aster. Pure White, pkt. 10c.

Triumph. <A rich, brilliant scarlet; each plant bears at
least 30 to 40 flowers. Pkt. 10c.

Washington. <A stately Aster, growing about 2
Finest Mixed. Oz. $2.50; pkt. 10c.

ROSE-FLOWERED. Magnificent flowers, in shape and size
rivaling the finest roses. A great variety of brilliant
colors, making a beautiful display. Robust habit; blos-
soms profusely, covering the plant; in perfection nearly 2
month. 5

Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10c.

Imported collection cf 12 distinct colors Rose-Flowered
Aster, $1.00. :

China.

feet high. ~

Finest Mixed Warieties. Oz. $1.00; pkt. 5c.

ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus (Climbing Lace Fern). One
of the prettiest house plants; surpassing Maiden Hair Fern
in grace and delicacy of texture; admirably adapted for
house culture. Pkt. 10e. 2

Asparagus Sprengeri (Emerald Feather). One of the best :
plants to grow in hanging-baskéets, greenhouse, or for out-.
doors in the summer, and now considered indispensable in
all fine decorations. Grows readily from seed. Pkt. 10c.

ASPERULA ODORATA (Sweet Woodruff). An old-fashioned
favorite, grown. for its fragrant leaves and stems, which,
when dried, have an odor not unlike new-mown hay, and
are used for putting among clothes, etc. Used in Germany
to flavor the “Maitrank,” or May wine. Best grown in
semi-shaded positions. Flowers white. Pkt. de.

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Australian Star Flower.

AURICULA (Primula auricula). A dwarf-growing plant.
bearing umbels of fragrant flowers of many rich and
beautiful colors. A great favorite in England, where
flower shows are held of this plant alone. Extra choice
mixed, from a prize collection. Pkt. 15e.

AUSTRALIAN PEA VINE (Dolichos Lignosus).
growing, climbing annual, flowering freely in large clus-
ters of rose flowers. For covering arbors, trellises, etc,
they have no superior. Pkt. 5e.

BACHELOR’S BUTTON. See Centaurea cyanus.

BALLOON VINE (Love-in-a-Puff). A very pretty and grace-
ful climbing annual, of spreading habit, producing small
white flowers. The dainty inflated seed cavities, resem-
bling tiny balloons, hang from every branch. Pkt. 5e.

BALSAM (Lady’s Slipper). An old and favorite garden
flower, producing gorgeous masses of beautiful, brilliant-

colored double flowers in the greatest profusion. Succeeds
in a good, rich soil. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5e.
Balsam Apple and Pear (Momordica). Luxuriant annual

climbers, with large leaves, making dense shade. The
flowers are. followed by ornamental fruits of orange or
copper color, which burst and expose an interior of red
that is highly effective. Each, per pkt. 5c.

«@ fl Bs

bBeet— Ornamental.

BEET, Brazilian (Ornamental). A most effective foliage
- plant, the metallic, lustrous, and glistening leaves equal-
ing many of the expensive exotics and conservatory plants;
the broad leaf stalks are deep scarlet or rich orange
yellow, and the large leaves are marked with the same
colorings.

edging for tropical plants. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 50c.

A rapid--

They are showy in mixed borders and as an

Alustralian Star Flower
Introduced by Luther Burbank
Santa Rosa, Cal.

A half-hardy annual lately discovered in West Central
Australia and first offered last season.~ This surpassingly
unique and beautiful plant grows readily from seed in any
ordinary garden soil, preferring a rather sandy one. Blooms
early in the season, and continues in bloom for a long time.
The fragrant flowers are of a peculiarly pleasing rosy
crimson shade, sometimes approaching pure white; are pro-
duced in large graceful clusters, which when cut will retain
their form and coler in perfection permanently, no other
flower in any way equaling it in grace and keeping qualities.
Full grown plants are about one foot high and the same
across. Sow early, in the open ground, or may be started
early in the house and transplanted. Pkt. 15e.

Begonia.

WEGONIA. Magnificent flowering plants. The single varie-
ties are a revelation in color and size, measuring 6 to 9
inches in circumference, and the double are as fine as the
choicest roses in coloring and form.

Begonia, Tuberous-Rooted. Single. Pkt. 25ce.

Begonia, Tuberous-Rooted. Double. Pkt. 35e.

Begonia, Vernon. A fibrous-rooted variety of great beauty;
flowers waxy, blood-scarlet, borne in immense quantities;
foliage green, turning to red. Pkt. 10ce.

BIGNONIA (Trumpet Vine). Magnificent, hardy perennial
climber, with brilliant scarlét flowers; a most ornamental
and effective covering for walls, houses, etc. 30 feet. Pkt. 10c.

BRACHYCOME (Swan’ River Daisy). A beautiful free-
flowering, dwarf-growing plant, covered during the sum-~
mer with a profusion of blue and white. cineraria-like
blossoms. 1 foot. Pkt. Se.

BROWALLIA (Amethyst). Handsome annuals, with sky-
blue or white flowers completely studding the bushy
plants during the whole summer; fine for garden beds in
summer or pot culture in winter. 1% foot. Pkt. Se.

BARTONIA AUREA (Golden Bartonia). Producing showy,
golden-yellow flowers above its gray and downy foliage.
Sow where it is to remain, as it does not bear trans-
planting. Annual. 2 feet. Pkt. Se.

40 COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

BRYONOPSIS. A beautiful annual summer climber. with
palmate leaves; the yellow flowers are followed by pretty,
echerry-like, green fruits, which change to bright scarlet
marbled with white. Pkt. Se.

CACALIA (Tassel Flower). A beautiful and profuse flower-
ing plant, with tassel-shaped orange and searlet flowers;
fine for mixed borders; hardy annual. Pkt. Se.

CALAMPELIS (Bugle Vine). A well-known beautiful an-
nual climber; trained to a trellis or south wall, it is an
ornamental object throughout the summer, its bright
orange tubular flowers contrasting effectively with the
delicate green of the foliage. Pkt. 10c.

CALCEOLARIA. An ornamental plant, producing a mass of
beautiful pocket-like flowers early in the spring, and a
universal favorite for decorating the greenhouse or con-
servatory. Our strains have been grown especially for us,
and can be relied upon to produce nothing but flowers of
the largest size and most brilliant coloring.

Caleeolaria hybrida grandifiora. Large flowering, tigered

and spotted flowers; the very finest mixture of the most

brilliant colors. Pkt. 25e.

Caleeolaria, Shrubby (Ragusa).
rieties; mixed colors. Pkt. 25e.

Choice dwarf bedding va-

CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BELLS (Emmenanthe pendulifiora).

An annual with pretty foliage and charming spikes of
dainty yellow flowers like lilies of the valley; fine for
bouquets. Pkt. 10c.

CALLIOPSIS, er Coreopsis. Charming,.free-flowering, hardy

plant, with rich, brightly-colored flowers continuing

through the entire season; very useful for cutting. 2 feet.
ANNUAL SORTS

Calliopsis Drummondii (Golden Wave). Bright golden

flowers, two inches across, each marked with dark brown

center. Pkt. 5c.
Calliopsis, Finest Mixed. Annual sorts. Pkt. Se.
PERENNIAL SORTS

Calliopsis lanceolata (California Sunbeams). Although a

perennial, will bloom the first year from seed, and produce |

a succession of flowers about 3 inches in diameter. The
petals are broad, with plain round edges in some flowers;
in others they are toothed or fringed. They vary in color,

from pale light yellow to orange yellow, some being
darker around the eye. ‘Ihe stems are long, and the
flowers keep fresh in water for a week or tendays. Pkt. 10c.

Calliopsis lanceolata grandiflora “El Dorado.”
from the preceding,
Pkt. 10e.

A selection
with bright golden-yellow flowers.

Campanula—“Cup and Saucer.”

> CORRS IBSD

Calendula.
CALENDULA (Cape Marigold). For effective and persistent
blooming in beds and groups, the newer varieties of the
common Marigold have no superiors, their beautiful
flowers being produced from early spring until late in the
fall.

Calendula, Meteor. Large double yellow flowers, striped
with orange. Pkt. Se.

Calendula, Prince of Orange. Similar to “Meteor,” but much
darker. PkKt. Se.

Calendula pongei. Large double white flowers. Pkt. 5e.

CANARY-BIRD VINE. A rapid-growing, summer climbing
annual, growing 10 to 15 feet high; it will cover trellis
work in the most graceful manner, producing hundreds of
its pretty fringed bright yellow flowers, which resemble a
canary bird with expanded wings. Pkt. 5c.

CAMPANULA (Bell Flower). Beautiful and well-known
herbaceous plants, producing large, bell-shaped flowers in
great profusion. Succeed best in a light, rich soil.

Campanula calycanthema (Cup and Saucer). The handsom-
est of all Campanulas, bearing very freely flowers of
many shades, resembling in shape a cup and saucer. We
have been fortunate in securing seed of this variety from
the finest private collection in the State, that of Mrs. O. D.
Baldwin, San Francisco, and offer the following distinct
and beautiful colors in mixture only:—

Celestial Blue Mauve Rose
Lavender Peach Pink White
Lilac Purple
Above varieties in mixture, pkt. 10c.
Campanula carpatica. Blue and white mixed. 1% ft. Pkt. 5e.

Campanula pyramidalis.
form.

A fine variety of elegant pyramidal
Mixed blue and white. Pkt. 5e.

CANTERBURY BELLS (Campanula media). When planted
in quantity for outdoor effects these are glorious:

Canterbury
flowers.

Single Mixed.

Bells, Beautiful

Pkt. Se.

bell-shaped

Canterbury Bells, Double Mixed. Finest varieties. Pkt. 5e.

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Castor-Oil Plant. See Ricinus.

Catehfly. See Silene.
CELOSIA CRISTATA, or Cockscomb. One of the most satis-
factory plants for garden decoration, producing their

richly-colored flowers in comb-like form. For best results
sow early and transplant.

Celosia cristata, Glasgow Prize. Crimson, dark foliage.
9 inches. Pkt. 10c.
Celosia cristata, Tall Finest Mixed. 2 to 3 feet. Pkt. ic.

Celosia cristata, Dwarf Finest Mixed.

CELOSIA PLUMOSA. A magnificent and valuable annual,

with long feathery plumes of the richest colors, varying

% from pale yellow to the deepest crimson; very effective
during summer and autumn. ;

9 inches. , PKt. 5e.

Celosia plumosa, Thompson’s. Purplish red foliage,
liant crimson stems and flowers. 1% feet. Pkt. 10c.

Celosia plumoszx magnifica. Superior strain of handsome,
feathery plumes in many fine colors. Mixed. Pkt. de.

bril-

CANDYTUFT. Universally cultivated, and considered indis-
pensable for cutting. All the varieties look best in beds
or masses; seed sown in autumn produces flowers early in
spring; when sown in April, flowers from July to Septem-
ber, and some of the sorts till frost comes. All the varie-
ties are hardy and easy to cultivate.

Candytuft, Empress. Distinct candelabra-shaped branches.
bearing immense pyramids of pure white bloom. Pkt. 10c.

Candytuft, Crimson. Very beautiful. Pkt. 5e.

Candytuft, Fragrant. White. Pkt. 5c. :

Candytufit, Tom Thumb. White; forms a dwarf, esmpact
cluster of clear white flowers. Pkt. 10e.

Candytuft, Hardy Perennial (Iberis sempervirens). Pure
white. Pkt. 10e.

Candytuft, Annual Varieties. Mixed. Pkt. ie.

CANNA. Handsome foliage and flowering plants, produc-

ing striking effects on the lawn or in the garden, either
singly or in groups, many of them blooming the entire

Carnations and Pinks

Ty)

Carnation,

the perpetuals.

DIANTHUS, Heddewigi nobilis (Royal Pinks). A most
marked improvement on the old-fashioned variety, the
flowers being considerably larger and the petals beauti-
fully frilled and fringed. giving the flower a graceful and
light appearance. The foliage is grayish blue, and flowers
in shades from deep blood red to-almost white. Pkt. lsc.

Dianthus Heddewigi, fl. pl. (Japan Pink). Large double
fiowers, fine color; mixed. Pkt. 5e. ;

Dianthus Chinensis, Finest Double Mixed
Pkt. 5e.

(Chinese Pink).

CARNATION, Giant Marguerite.
months from sowing; flowers large, double, and in great variety of colors, yielding
a fine display throughout the season.

Carnation, Perpetual or Tree.

Chabaud’s Giant Perpetual.

in the mixture, and most of them will come double.

year. The seed should be soaked in hot water for several
hours before planting. Fine mixed. Pkt. de.
This magnificent

senus, embracing
some of the

popular

most
flowers in
eultivation, is with-
out doubt one of the
most

beautiful and

bountiful blooming
flowers of
The

are superb, and their

the gar-
den. colorings
brilliant masses of
bloom very effective
and admirable for
The an-

nual varieties will of

cutting.

course bloom the first
year, while the per-
ennial sorts, if sown
very early, will also
make a fair showing
of flower the first

season.

Splendid early-fiowering strain, blooming in four

Very sweet scented. Oz. $2.00; pkt. 10c.

Saved from the choicest double flowers. Pkt. 25c.

Improved large flowering class of finest

colors; combining earliness of the Marguerite with the perfection of flowers of
Pkt. 25e.

Carnation, Hardy Garden Varieties. All colors, shades and markings are represented

Pkt. 160c.

Dianthus atropurpureus, albo marginatus, fi. pl. (Mourning

Cloak). Double deep purple, with white edge. Pkt. Se.

Dianthus diadematus, fl. pl. (Double Diadem Pink). Ex-
tra fine colors. Mixed. Pkt. Se.

Dianthus imperialis, fl. pl. (Double Imperial Pink). Charm-
ing varieties. Mixed. Pkt. Se.

‘Dianthus laciniatus, fl. pl. Finest double fringed variety in

choice colors. Mixed. Pkt. 5c.
Imported collections of 12 varieties Pinks, 60c.

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New Giant Fragrant
Centaurea imperialis.

CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS, or Giant-Flowering Sweet Sul-
tans. These new mammoth-flowering varieties are grand
improvements, producing long-stemmed blossoms 3 to 4
inches across, of graceful, airy effect, and most deliciously
fragrant—the colors of the flowers are infinitely varied
from glistening white through shades of red, from flesh-
pink to crimson, and through blues from silvery lilac to
royal purple, some of them having centers of some distinct
color, as violet with white center, etc.; for bouquets, vases,
or as corsage flowers they are of exceptional value. If cut
scarcely opened, they will last for ten days in water. The
plants are of the easiest culture, flowering freely in the
garden the first summer from seed sown in the spring.
They are of strong, bushy form, 2 to 3 feet high.

Centaurea imperialis margaritae. Satiny. white. Pkt. 10e.

Centaurea imperialis chamaeleon. Bright yellow. Pkt. 10c.

Centaurea imperialis favorita. Brilliant rose color. Pkt. 10c.

Centaurea imperialis splendens. Rich dark purple. Pkt. 10c.

Centaurea imperialis graziosa. Deep lilac. Pkt. 10c.

Centaurea imperialis, Choice Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 10c.

Centaurea imperialis moschata, Finest Mixed (Common Sweet
Sultan). Pkt. 5e.

CENTAUREA CYANUS (known by the common names of
Bachelor’s Button, Corn Bottle, Ragged Sailor, Kaiser Blu-
men and Corn Flower). A very old favorite garden an-
nual, flowering freely in almost any Situation. For cut
flowers they are largely used in this country, a little bunch
of the blue Corn Flower being a favorite boutonniere.

Centaurea cyanus, Emperor William. Finest dark blue.
Pkt. 10c. ‘

Centaurea cyanus, Double. Best colors, mixed. Pkt. 5e.

Centaurea cyanus, Single. Fine mixed. Pkt. 5e.

Imported collections of 6 varieties Corn Flower, 35c.

CENTAUREA (Dusty Miller). Silver-foliage plants,
sively used for edgings, baskets, ete.

Centaurea candidissima. Attractive, silvery, cut leaves."1 ft.
Pkt. 10c.

Centaurea gymmocarpa. Graceful, finely cut, silvery gray

leaves. 1% ft. Pkt. 10c.

exten-

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CENTRANTHUS. The flowers are small, pink, salmon
colored, or white, borne in clusters on light-green,
almost transparent stems. Easy to raise from seed
in open ground. Mixed. Pkt. Se.

CENTROSEMA, or Butterfly Pea. A hardy perennial
vine of rare beauty, which blooms in July from seed
sown in March, and bears in great profusion pea-
shaped flowers, ranging in color from a rosy violet
to a reddish purple, with a feathery white marking
through the center. Pkt. 10c.

ing annuals, of compact growth, producing quantities
of large single flowers, 2 inches across, and of strik-
ing beauty. Colors, crimson, gold, maroon, white,
etc.; very effective for flower-beds, pot culture, and
‘for-cut flowers. 1to1% ft.

Chrysanthemum, Eclipse. Pure golden, with a bright
purplish searlet ring, dark brown, dise; very strik-
ing. Pkt. 5e.

Chrysanthemum, Tricolor.
very pretty. Pkt. 5e.

White with yellow band;

All colors. PkKt Se.
Chrysanthemum, Double Mixed. All colors. Pkt. de.

CHRYSANTHEMUM, Perennial Varieties. If sown early,
will produce blooming plants the first season. This
section includes the popular large-flowered double
sorts so much admired in the fall months, and should
not be confounded with the summer-blooming sorts

’ offered above.

Chrysanthemum, Single Mixed.

Chrysanthemum, Large Flowering Mixed. Including
the finest large-flowered, double sorts of early and
late varieties in all classes. Pkt. 15¢.

Chrysanthemum frutescens (Paris Daisy, or Margue-
rite). Single. Pkt. 10c.

Chrysanthemum grandiflorum luteum.
Marguerite. Fine for pots in winter. Pkt. ihe.

Chrysanthemum leucanthemum hybridum (Shasta
Daisy). Immense single flowers. It is one of the
best hardy white flowers for cutting ever introduced.

@ Pkt. 15ce.

Large, golden

Cineraria.

CINERARIA. Splendid plants for the decoration of the con-
servatory or window-garden; unsurpassed for richness and

variety of vivid colors, ranging through all shades of plue,

purple and crimson; the seed is easily started and the
plants grow readily in good ordinary soil.

Cineraria, hybrida grandiflora.
flowered sorts. Pkt. 25e.

Cineraria, hybrida grandiflora stella. A new variety, with
peculiarly waved and twisted petals; mixed colors. Pkt. 25e.

CINERARIA, Dusty Miller. Silvery foliage, for baskets, edg-
ings, ribbon work, etc.

Pkt. Se.
Pkt. 5e.

Cineraria maritima.

Cineraria candidissima.

CHRYSANTHEMUM, Annual Varieties. Summer-bloom-

Splendid mixture of largest-

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Glories.

Imperial Japanese Morning

CLEMATIS. Well-known and universally admired climbers,
some of the varieties being remarkable for the size and
beauty of their blossoms and others for their gracefulness.
Fine for covering arbors, verandas, etc., as they cling
readily to almost any object. -

Fragrant white feathery flowers, in
25 to 30 feet.

_ Clematis flammula.
clusters completely covering the vines.
Pkt. 10c. 5

Clematis paniculata. One of the finest hardy perennial
climbers; of robust habit, and covered from the ground
to the summit with pure white fragrant flowers; the
flowers are followed by pretty seed pods of bronzy red.
12 feet. Pkt. 10e.

CLEOME PUNGENS (Giant Spider Plant). A robust plant,
growing vigorously 4 feet high, flowering profusely for
months; the flowers are showy and of a bright rose color.
One of the best honey-producing plants. Pkt. 10c.

CLIANTHUS DIAMPIERI (Glory Pea of Australia). One of
the most gorgeous flowers in existence; the flowers are
pea-shaped, of a brilliant scarlet color with intense black
eenter; requires a dry, warm soil and little water. Pkt. 15c.

COBAA SCANDENS. A very fine and rapid-growing climb-
er, with large bell-shaped purple flowers and beautiful
foliage._ Needs rich soil; plant the seed edgewise and
cover lightly. Pkt. 10c.

COCKSCOMB.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS (Umbrella Plant). An excel-
lent plant for growing in water or damp places. Makes a
very ornamental house plant, always presenting a green
and attractive appearance. Pkt. 10c. :

See Celosia.

CLARKIA. A yery pretty
hardy annual. Grows freely
and blooms profusely under

almost any circumstances.
Large flowers, rose, red,
white, and purple; hardy

annuals; mixed. Pkt. 5c.

CONVOLVULUS, or Morning
Glory. Are beautiful free-
flowering and remarkably
showy plants, with exceed-
ingly handsome, rich-col-
ored flowers, producing in
beds and mixed: borders an
unusually brilliant effect.

Convolvulus minor. Dwarf va-
rieties; mixed colors, PKt. 5e.

Pkt. Se.
Climbing varieties; in mixed
colors.

Convolvulus major.

Giant Imperial
Japanese Morning Glory

A new class of Morning Glory from Japan. The flowers
and of en-
They are

are of exquisite. beauty in form and coloring,
ormous size, often 5 to 6 inches in diameter.
easily cultivated, and grow rapidly to a height of 30 to
40 feet.
and carmine, through blues and purples to almost black,
some being mottled, penciled, and bordered
The foliage. also is often prettily

The colors vary from pure white to rose, crimson,
in infinite
variety and diversity.

variegated. Pkt. 10ce.

Cosmos—Early Dawn.

COSMOS. The plants, 5 to 6 feet high, are one mass of
feathery green foliage, semmed with large single flowers
of white, pink, or crimson, enlivening the garden long
after more tender flowers have succumbed to early frost.
For bouquets and vases this is one of the finest flowers
grown.

Cosmos, Early Dawn. This early-flowering strain begins
to bloom in early August, and from that time until frost
the plants are a mass of flowers. The flowers are smaller
and the plants are dwarfer than the late-flowering Cosmos,
forming compact bushes only 4 feet high. Mixed colors.
Pkt. 10c. ° 3 >

Cosmos, Dwarf Yellow. A spreading, dwarf plant, 12 to 15
inches high; the star-shaped flowers, 2 inches across,
are of a rich golden yellow. It begins blooming when
young, and flowers continuously until frost; a perfect
mound of gold. Pkt. 10c.

Cosmos, Giant Crimson. Pkt.

Cosmos, Giant Pink. Pkt. 10c.
Cosmos, Giant White. Pkt. 10ce.
Cosmos, Giant Mixed. Pkt. 10c.

10c.

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COLEUS. Plants with richly colored foliage of maroon.
green, crimson, yellow, etc. For groups on lawns an@
ribboning they are indispensable, and also valuable for
pot cuiture. Although perenials, they attain perfection
from seed the first season. 1 to 3 feet.

Exhibition. Saved from a very large collec-
is being annually improved with the finest
Pkt. 25c.

Pkt. 10c.

Coleus, Cox’s
tion, which
and showiest hybrids.

Coleus, Fine Hybrids, Mixed.

COLLINSIA. Very pretty, free-flowering plant, blooming in
whorls, and several whorls around each flower stem; of
all varieties and colors; hardy annuals. 1% feet. Pkt. 5c.

COLUMBINE. See Aquilegia.

\

Ce

\ Cyclamen.

CYCLAMEN. Charming plants, with beautiful foliage and
rich-colored, fragrant flowers; universal favorites for
winter and spring blooming. Seed may be sown any time
during the spring or autumn. The strains we offer are
unsurpassable.

Cyclamen Persicum giganteum. Magnificent strain with
large flowers and beautifully marked leaves. Pkt. 25c.
Cyclamen papilio (Butterfly Cyclamen). A striking novelty;
petals broad across the top, with edge finely curled or

waved. Mixed colors, Pkt. 25e.

CYPRESS VINE (Ipomea Quamoclit). This is a most beau-
tiful climber, with delicate, dark-green, feathered foliage,
and an abundance of bright star-shaped scarlet, rose and
white blossoms, which in the bright sunlight present
mass of beauty. Planted by the side of a veranda, tree, or
stake, and trained properly, nothing is prettier... The seed
will sprout more readily if allowed to soak in luke-warm
water for a few hours before sowing.

OVINE GO ok ie) cosy no hierar cere eo can ee, rs ioa eae eae welt aa ees ne Pkt. Se
SCArle yi.) oes Le ote ciet eR Oe Re AG OAPI aR etal fonts Pkt. Se
Ny Ob Ceti BO ene eee eco Oya Sa Re 2 oh oe Ce ROR Se D Pkt. Se
Cypress Wine, Ivy-Leaved. Fiery searlet flowers; heart-

shaped leaves. Pkt. 5e.

DAHLIA. One of our best late summer and autumn flower-
ing plants; the double sorts will bloom the first season
if the seed is sown before the beginning of April; the
single sorts will bloom from seed sown in the open
ground as late as June. Many prefer the single sorts of
Dahlias, they having a larger variety of colors and a
_longer season of bloom. J

Best colors mixed. Pkt. 10c.
Pkt. 10c.
Surpassing all others in

Dahlia, Cactus-Flowered.
Dahlia, Double.
Dahlia, Single Giant Perfection.
size and colors. . Pkt. 10e.
Imported collections, 12 varieties Single Dahlia, $1.00.
DAISY (Bellis perennis).
ing in early spring their handsome double flowers.
grow best in rich loamy soil and rather cool situations.

Choice varieties, mixed.

Hardy perennial plants, produc-
They

Daisy, Longfellow. Double dark rose. Pkt. 10c.

Daisy, Snowball. Very large, double, pure white flowers on
long stems. Pkt. 10c.

Daisy, Finest Mixed. Extra large double flowers. Pkt. 10c.

Daisy, Shasta. Immense single flowers. One of the best
hardy white flowers for cutting ever introduced. Pkt. 15ce.

Daisy, Paris. See Chrysanthemum frutescens.

DATURA (Trumpet Flower). An attractive plant with
large foliage, and of vigorous growth, producing a suc-
cession of large trumpet-shaped flowers, larger than a
calla Lily, and having a faint perfume. 2% feet.

Datura, Double. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10ce.

DELPHINIUM (Hardy Larkspur). Handsome hardy peren-
nials; splendid flowers and curiously cut leaves; for per-
manent beds and borders they are indispensable.

Delphinium Zalil (Hardy Yellow Larkspur). Produces long
spikes of sulphur-yellow blossoms, flowering from June
until August. 3 feet. Pkt. 10e.

DELPHINIUM FORMOSUM. Popular for groups; tall spikes

of dark-blue flowers with white eyes. 2 to 3 feet. Pkt. Se.
Delphinium nudicaule. Large scarlet flowers. 1% feet.
Pkt. 10c.
Delphinium, Finest Mixed Hybrids. Pkt. 5c.
(For annual varieties, see Larkspurs.)
DIGITALIS (Foxglove). Handsome ornamental plant of

stately growth and long spikes of finely-colored flowers;
fine for shrubberies and half-shady places; brilliant colors.
Mixed. Pkt. 10c.

DOLICHOS (Hyacinth Bean). Annual climbing plants of
rapid growth, bearing large clusters of showy flowers
of either crimson or white. 10 feet. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5e.

Dolichos ligmosus. This is the famous “Australian Pea
Vine” than which there is no climber more beautiful. Of
marvelously rapid growth, and liberal profusion of large
clusters of rose flowers. We know of no climber of equal!
utility for the speedy covering of arbors, trellises, etc.
Pkt. Se.

Single Dahlia.

ECHINOCYSTIS (Wild Cucumber Vine). One of the quick-
est-growing vines we know of, attaining a height of 30
feet in a Season; white, fragrant flowers, borne in great
profusion, followed by an abundance of ornamental prick-
ly seed pods; foliage very dense, on which account it is
most desirable where much shade is desired. Pkt. 5e.

EMMENANTHE PENDULIFLORA (California Golden Bells).
Called “Whispering Bells” because of the rustling sound
made by the dried blossoms, which are like tissue paper.
Flowers are pale yellow and similar to Lilies-of-the-
Valley in Shape. Pkt. 15e.

ERYTHRINA CRISTA-GALLI (Coral Plant).
for greenhouse or subtropical gardens,
racemes of brilliant scarlet flowers.

Splendid shrub
bearing large
Pkt. 25e.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. 45

Eschscholtzia (California Poppy)

A STERLING NOVELTY!

Fsefschotizia “Carmine King”

THE NEAREST APPROACH TO A

CRIMSON CALIFORNIA POPPY

Thus described by the introducer: ‘‘Ofa beautiful
carmine rose color, as intense on the inside as
on the outside of the petals, which gives it
an altogether novel and beautiful effect in
Eschscholtzia.’’

Per Packet, 35 Cents

ESCHSCHOLTZIA, GOLDEN WEST.
cent flowers of this variety call forth the most enthusiastic
admiration; the colors are intense shining yellow, shading
to orange, infused with
Pkt. 10c.

The immense magnifi-

frequently fine penciled lines.

Eschscholtzia, Rose Cardinal. Bright rose color. Pkt. 5e.

Eschscholtzia, California. Sulphur yellow, shading to orange.
Pkt. Se.

Eschscholtzia Douglasii. An early variety, with glaucous

blue foliage and golden yellow flowers. Pkt. 10c.

Eschscholtzia, Mandarin. Inner side of petals a rich orange.

the outside a very brilliant scarict. Vkt. de.
Eschscholtzia, Simgle. Choice varicties mixed. Pkt. ie.
Eschscholtzia, Double. Many shades mixed. Pkt. dc.

BUSH ESCHSCHOLTZIA (Hunnemannia fumariefolia). A
native of Mexico, and grows from 2 to 3 feet high. In

California is a hardy perennial. The flowers are of a
beautiful primrose yellow, not unlike a large Eschscholt-
zia. An excellent flower for florists for cut flowers, as it
Seed should

If sown

keeps a long time. Fine for the open ground.

be sown where they are to remain. in March,

April or May, will flower in June, July or August. Pkt. 15e.

EUPHORBIA VARIEGATA (“Snow on the Mountain’).
large, robust, hardy-growing annual, with very orna-

mental green foliage striped with white. 2 feet. Pkt. 10c.

EVERLASTINGS.

expanded, and dried in a cool place, are very useful for
winter decoration.
Imported collection of 12 showy varieties, 50c.

These flowers if cut before being fully

FERNS.
posed of a mixture of sand and peat.
Pkt. 25¢c.

These handsome plants grow best in a soil com-
Mixed varieties

saved from a fine assortment.
FEVER¥EW. Sec Matricaria and Pyrethrum.
FORGEIT-ME-NOT.
FOUR-O°CLOCKS.
FOXGLOVE.
FUCHSIA (Lady’s Eardrop).

culture in pots for the conservatory, parlor decoration, or
Double

See Myosotis.
See Marvel of Peru.
See Digitalis.

A well-known plant of easy

Very easily grown from seed.
Pkt. 25e.

the open ground.
and single, mixed.
GERANIUMS.
seed is light and sandy.
as to get into bloom the first summer.

The soil best adapted to starting Geranium
Sow in the house quite early, so
Transplant as soon
as large enough into small pots or boxes giving more
room. Set out in the garden as soon as the weather will
permit. It is a pleasure to grow Geraniums from seed,
as you not enly get a great many varieties, but very often

some that are entirely new.

Geranium zonale. Mixture of largest and finest scarlet
sorts. Pkt. 10c.
Geranium, Double Varieties. Mixed.
Geranium, Lady Washington (Pelargonium).
ture. Pkt. 25c.
Geranium, Apple-Scented.
GILIA. <A popular
delicate foliage, producing dense heads of clustered blos-

1 foot. Mixed. Pkt. Se.

Pkt. 25e.

Splendid mix-

PKt. 25e.
with finely cut

Fragrant foliage.
hardy garden annual,

soms.

AGLADIOLUS.

Well-known magnificent plants, with sword-

like leaves and long spikes of flowers of every con-

ceivable color and shade. Many new and rare varieties

are produced from seed. Pkt. 10c.
GLAUCIUM LUTEUM (Horn Poppy).

long

A showy plant, with

Silvery leaves, gracefully recurved and deeply cut

and curled; flowers a bell-shaped, orange yellow. Pkt. 5c.
GLOBE AMARANTHUS (Gomphrena).

which
matured will keep for years; choice colors mixed.

GOURDS, ORNAMENTAL

GOURDS, Ornamental.
trellis-work and for training over arbors, fences, etc.

Popular everlasting,

with globular-shaped flowers, if cut when fully

Pkt. Se.

Excellent for covering verandas or
The
varieties in our collection have been selected either for
the ornamental character of the foliage, the singularity
or symmetry of their fruit, the variety of their coloring.
or their usefulness.

Gourds, Chinese Looia Yel-
which form
inside a tough fibrous mass, which when seeds and shell

Pkt. Se.

(Sponge or Dish-Rag Gourd).
low flowers, followed by long green fruits,

are removed is used’as a sponge.

Gourds, Nest-Egg. These exactly resemble in color, shape
and size the eggs of

Pkt. Se.

hens, making a capital nest-egg.

useful for baskets, dishes,
thick

Pkt. Se.

Gourds, Sugar-Trough. Very
They

holding from 2 to 10 gallons each.

buckets, etc. have hard, shells, capable of

Gourds, Dipper or Siphon. Named for its resemblance to a
dipper, with handles 6 to 12 inches long.
PRt. Se.

They are con-

venient for dipping hot liquid, etc.
Gourds, Hercules’ Club. Club-shaped green PrMts sz. toes
PEt. Sc.

Gourds, Mixed Ornamental Varieties.

feet long.
PKt. Se.

Imported collection of 12 varieties of Gourds, 50c.

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SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

Gaillardia.
GAILLARDIA. Very showy garden plants, 1 to 2 feet high;
grown in masses they are especially effective;, large

flowers, 2 to 3 inches across, produced from early summer
until frost; unrivaled for cutting.

Gaillardia grandiflora superba. Splendid variety;. dark red
with bright yellow border. Pkt. 5c.

Gaillardia picta Lorenziana. A charming double variety;
large flowers, 2 inches in diameter, varying in color from
sulphur to purple. Pkt. Se.

Gaillardia, Single-Flowering Warieties. Many brilliant
colors—orange, crimson, scarlet, and often two or more
of these shades blended in the same blossom; very rich.
Pkt. 5e.

GLOXINIA. A pot plant of unrivaled beauty, and as easily
grown as many of the common flowers. They are profuse
bloomers; the colors ranging from pure white to dark
blood-red, pink, lavender, indigo-blue, marble, and spotted.
Choice mixed. Pkt. 25e.

GODETIA.
of beautiful and delicate colors.

An attractive, hardy annual covered with flowers
Fine mixed. Pkt. 5e..

GOLDEN FEATHER. See Pyrethrum.

GOLDEN-ROD (Solidago Canadensis). Well-known golden-
yellow hardy perennial. 3 feet. Pkt. 5c.

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA (Australian Silk Oak). A beautiful
plant for decorative purposes; of quick growth, and very
easily raised from seed. The fern-like foliage is a light
bronze color, the tips being covered with a soft down re-
sembling raw silk, from which it derives the name of
“Silk Oak.” For the house it is unsurpassed, as it needs
little attention. Pkt. 10c; oz. €0c.

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
Ornamental Grasses serve the double purpose of render-
ing the mixed flower-bed or border attractive during the
summer, and for the use of the spikes or panicles in a dried
in’ winter bouquets. For large beds or groups on
gives a finer effect.

graceful and pretty grass, charm-
1% feet. Pkt. Se. ;

very graceful.

state
lawns nothing

A very
Annual.

Agrostis nebulosa.
ing for borders.

Avena sterilis (Animated Oats). Drooping
Annual. 2 feet. Pkt. Se. ‘

Briza maxima (Quaking Grass). Very pretty. Annual.
1% feet. Pkt. 5c.

Briza gracilis (Small Quaking Grass). Very delicate and
graceful. Annual. 1 foot. Pkt. Se.

Bromus brizaeformis. An elegant Briza-like grass. Pkt. 5e.

Coix lacryma (Job’s Tears). 2 feet. Pkt. Sc.

Eragrostis elegans (Love Grass). Very graceful and beau-
tiful. Annual. 1 foot. Pkt. Sec.

Eulalia Japonica. One of the most beautiful of the tall-
growing grasses. 5 feet. Pkt. 10c.

(Pampas Grass). The finest orna-
Half-hardy perennial. 10

Gynerium argenteum
mental grass in cultivation.
feet. Pkt. 10c.

Stipa pennata (Feather Grass).
most interesting. Perennial. 2 feet.

ZEA JAPONICA (Striped Japanese Maize).

GYPSOPHILA. Small fragrant flowers borne on long feath-
ery stems. No flower adds more light and grace-to a
bouquet than this, and when once grown will be found

One of the prettiest and
PKt. 10e.

Pkt. 10c.

indispensable. Although not belonging to the immortelle
class, the flowers dry finely, and are desirable for winter
bouquets.

White and pink. Mixed. Pkt. 5e.

A perennial variety, with a mass
branches, covered with tiny white
Pkt. Se.

See Sunflower.

Gypsophila elegans.
Gypsophila paniculata.
of fine leaves and
star-shaped flowers.
HELIANTAUS.
HELICHRYSUM. Flowers are mostly used for winter bou-
quets, for which they are cut before blooms are expanded.
and dried in the shade. All colors mixed. Pkt. 5e.
HELIOTROPE. A universal favorite on account of its de-
licious fragrance; excellent for cutting. Seed sown in early
spring will make fine plants during summer.
Heliotrope, King of the Blacks. Rich dark purple.
Heliotrope, Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c.

Pkt. 10¢,

HOLLYHOCK. The distinctive character and massiv e beauty
of the Hollyhocks render them unrivaled as a picturesque
relief to the dark background of evergreen shrubs. For
distant effect in large groups they are matchless. They
also form a showy and effective outline in flower-gardens
and borders. Their color variety is wonderful, ranging
from pure white through almost every conceivable shade
of yellow, red, and rose, to ashen-gray and almost black.
If sown early will flower the first season. .

Hollyhock, Allegheny Fringed. The flowers are semi-double,
beautifully fringed and resemble crushed silk in texture.
They are early and perpetual bloomers, and can be de-
pended on to give satisfaction. Pkt. 10c.’

Hollyhock, Double. All colors mixed. Pkt. 10e.
Imported collections of 12 varieties of Hollyhock, $1.00.

HONESTY (Satin Flower). The silvery seed pods are much
used for winter decoration. Very handsome, free-flower-
ing. 2 feet. Pkt. 5c.

HUMULUS JAPONICUS (Japanese Hop). A very orna-
mental and extremely fast-growing climbing plant; the
foliage resembles in shape that of the common hop, but
has more incisions, is very dense, and in color a lively
green. One of the best climbers for covering trellises, ete.
Pkt. 10c.

HUMULUS JAPONICUS VARIEGATA (Variegated Japanese
Hop). A strikingly beautiful variety of the above. The ©
leaves of rich green are blotched and marked with white —
and gray. Pkt. 10e. a

\1cE PLANT (Mesembryanthemum).

require a warm, sunny situation. Fine for
beds, edgings, rock-work, ete. Pkt. 15e.

ERIS. See Candyturf.

IMPATIENS SULTANI (Zanzibar Balsam).
Much prized for window culture. The foli-
age iS waxy green, and with the semi-
transparent branches makes a plant in
itself attractive. The bright rosy carmine
flowers are very delicate and pretty.
Pkt. 10c. 3

IPOMOEA. Moonflower, Morning Glory and
Cypress Vine belong to this family, and
all are very pretty, rapid-growing, climb-
ing plants, with handsome, bright-colored,
trumpet-shaped flowers; excellent for coy-
ering old walis, stumps, arbors, ete.

(For ordinary Morning Glory, see Con-
volvulus.)
_ Ipomoea coccinea (Star Imomea). Scarlet,

star-shaped flower. Pkt. de.

Ipomoea, Heavenly Blue. <A splendid climber;
flowers 4 to 5 inches across, in large clus-
ters, light blue with a yellow throat.
Pkt. 10c.

Ipomoea Learii.
flowers; splendid.

Large dark - blue
PKt. 25c.

Ipomoea noctiflora hybrida (Moon
Flower). One of the most beautiful
and rapid-growing climbers now
cultivated. At night and during dull
days the plant is covered with large,
pure white, fragrant flowers, 5 to 6
inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c.

Ipomoea Quamoclit. See Cypress Vine.

Ipomoea setosa (Brazilian Morning
Glory). Flowers, of beautiful rose
color, are borne in large clusters;
leaves, 8 to 12 inches across, overlap
each other, making a dense shade;
vine is covered with short reddish
hairs, which, with its large clusters.
of curious seed capsules, render it
highly ornamental. Pkt. 10e.

IPOMOPSIS (Tree Cypress). Hand-
some foliage and long spikes of
dazzling flowers. Blooms first season
if sown early. Mixedcolors. Pkt. 5e.

KOCHIA SCOPARIA (Summer Cy-
press). Although not a new plant,
it is so attractive in appearance
that we consider it worthy a place
in every garden. It grows 2 feet
high, has small feathery foliage,
which in the earliest stages of
growth is a_ beautiful emerald

fire. Pkt. 10c.

shades of pink, purple, orange, etc.

q

. colors.
Larkspur, Branching.

are of long-continued bloom,
bright display until cut down by frost.
} 10c. ‘
f ‘Larkspur, Dwarf Rocket. Mixed. Pkt. Se.
‘Larkspur, Tall Rocket. Mixed. Pkt. 5e.

} Rocket Larkspur, 50c.

‘or other Larkspur, see Delphinium.)

green, changing to magenta-red in the au-
tumn, the bushy plants resembling balls of

LANTANA. Rapid-growing, small, hardy shrubs,
with clusters of Verbena-like flowers, in many
Pkt. 10c.

| LARKSPUR. Popular garden annuals; the long
spikes of splendid flowers are of varied

These bear long spikes
of flowers on long stems, rendering them of

exceptional value for cutting purposes; they
keeping up a
Pkt.

} Imported collections of 12 varieties of Dwarf

flowering,

Digitalis—Fox Glove.

Ipomoea (Moon Flower).

ABLONG PHILA

Tee Plant.

LATHYRUS
Srowing 6 to 8 feet high when trained on a trellis; the
flowers are borne in large clusters, but have no fragrance.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. 47

Profuse
dwarf trailing plants of great beauty, blooming the whole
summer; thriving best in a dry, loamy or sandy soil, and

(Everlasting Sweet Peas). Hardy climbers,

A beautiful plant.

Lathyrus latifolius, Red. Useful for covering
trellises, old stumps, fences, etc. Flowers a
beautiful scarlet. Pkt. 10ce.

Lathyrus latifolius, White. Large clusters
of pure white flowers; a grand climber.
Pkt. 10c.

Lathyrus splendens. A California’ variety
bearing dense clusters of brilliant deep rose
flowers. Pkt. 10c.

LAVENDER. Chiefly cultivated for the de- -
licious and lasting fragrance of its flowers;
succeeds in any common garden soil.
Pkt. Se.

LEMON VERBENA. The leaves of this fine
old favorite are delightfully fragrant and
refreshing. Grown easily from seed. Pkt.
10¢e.

LEPYTOSYNE DENSIFLORUS. [Free - flower-
ing, hardy annual, with targe blue Coreop-
sis-like flowers on long stems; fine for
cut flowers. 1 foot. Pkt. Se.

LIMNANTHES DOUGLASII. Showy Califor-
nia hardy annual, of spreading habit, pro-

ducing quantities of sweet-scented

yellow and white flowers. 6 inches.
PKt. Se.

LINARIA CYMBALLARIA (Kenil-
worth Ivy). Most beautiful trailing
plant for vases, baskets, etc.; as

easily grown from seed as Morning

Glory; thrives best in cool shady
places, with plenty of moisture.
Pkt. 10c.

LINUM GRANDIFLORUM RUBRUM
(Scarlet Flax). Free-flowering an-
nual, with fine foliage and brilliant
dark scarlet flowers. Pkt. 5e.

LOPHOSPERMUM SCANDENS. Beau-
tiful, rapid - growing perennial
climber, with large bright violet-
purple flowers; excellent for cover-
ing trellis-work, ete. Pkt. 10c.

LUPINUS (Sun Dial). Very handsome
plants, .with spikes of pea-shaped
white, blue, and yellow blossoms.
Mixed. 2 feet. Pkt. de.

LYCHNIS CHALCEDONICA. There

are few plants that. produce such
brilliant scarlet blossoms. The
flowers are produced in clusters,
and are constantly coming out all
summer. Of easy culture, and
Should be in every garden. Per-
ennials. Pkt. Se.

LOBELIA. Mostly small, round, com-

pact plants, forming little mounds

of bloom; splendid for edging, beds
and ribbon-gardening, and fine for pots.

Lobelia compacta, Orystal Palace, Compact,
dark blue, fine. Pkt. 10c.

Lobelia, Emperor William. Brilliant blue. Pkt. 10c.

Lobelia, Golden Queen. Compact, golden-yellow
foliage, with brilliant blue flowers. Pkt. 10c.

Lobelia gracilis. Bright blue trailer; best for
hanging-baskets and vases. Pkt. 5e.

Lobelia, Prima Donna. Compact, rich crimson.
Pkt. 10c.

Lobelia speciosa. Dark blue trailer. Pkt. 10c.

Lobelia cardinalis grandiflora. Large, brilliant
scarlet; hardy perennial. 2 feet. Pkt. 10e.

MAURANDIA (Giant - Flowering). Beautiful
elimber for either garden or greenhouse deco-
ration; gemmed with Gloxinia-shaped flowers
of rich purple, white, and rose, fully: double
the size of the older, well-Known sorts. The
plants from seed sown in spring will begin
flowering by July and continue until frost.
Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c.

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Mignonette—Allen’s Defiance.
MANDEVILLA SUAVEOLENS. Fine summer climber, with
great clusters of large, waxy, star-shaped yellow blossoms;
exquisitely fragrant, resembling the single tuberose in
shape. Pkt. 1dc.
MARGUERITE. See Chrysanthemum frutescens.
MARIGOLD. Well-Known, extremely showy garden plant,

with handsome double yellow and brown flowers, of varied

shades; succeeds in good garden soil; annual.

Large-quilled double flowers
Pkt. Se.

Marigold, African El Dorado.
in brilliant shades of yellow.

Marigold, African, Pride of the Garden. [Extra large dou-

ble flowers of richest yellow. Pkt. dc.
Marigold, French Legion of Honor. Single golden-yellow

blossoms, marked with velvety red. Pkt. 10c.
Pkt. Se.

Imported collections of 10 warieties French Marigold, 40c.

Marigold, Krench Dwari Mixed Double.

Pot Marigold. See Calendula.

MARVES. OF PERU (Four-o'clock). Flowers are funnel-
shaped, white, red, and striped, and are very fragrant, and
open about 4 o’clock in the afternoon.

Belle de Nuit (“Beauty of Night’). Will grow in any gar-

den soil from seed sown in the open ground. 2 feet.
Mixed. Pkt. 5e.
MATRICARIA (Double White Feverfew). Bushy annual

garden plant, bearing quantities of white double button-

like flowers; useful for cutting. Pkt. 10c.
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM SPECTABILE.

lent plant, a native of Australia, that grows readily and

A creeping succu-

spreads freely in the most inhospitable locations, whether
sandy,
where no other plant will succeed. Well adapted for stay-
ing banks of it is not affected by
saline properties and will live many months without water.

rocky, or clay soils, rendering beautiful places

rolling sea-sand, as

The flowers are very large and of brightest pink, and are
seen at their best on bright hot days. It is easily propa-
gated from Sets, but seed is very rare; in fact, we believe
last season was the first time it has ever bern offered for
sale. Pkt. 25c.

Mesembryanthemum ecrystallinum. See Ice Plant.

The French call it :

MIGNONETTE (Reseda). A well-known hardy annual, pro-
ducing dense spikes of exceedingly fragrant flowers; it is
so fragrant that the whole atmosphere around is perfumed.
If sown at intervals in spring and early summer, it will be
in bloom till killed by frost;

1 foot.

Full

in autumn will

*

seed sown

bloom early in spring.

Mignonette, Allen’s Defiance. round spikes of great

length; very fragrant and fine for cutting. Pkt. 10c.
Mignonette, Bismarck. New improved dwarf; fine. Pkt. 10¢.
Mignonette grandiflora. Large flowered. Pkt. Se.
Mignonette, Golden Queen. Golden yellow. Pkt. 5e.
Mignonette, Golden Machet. Pkt. 10c.
Mignonette, Machet. Deep red. Pkt. 10c.

Migmonette, Sweet. The old favorite.
MIMOSA PUDICA.

MIMULUS (Monkey Flower).
sheltered places in the garden;

Oz. 15¢e; pkt. Se.
See Sensitive Plant.

Admirable for pot plants ana
colors and markings of
the flowers are very rich and beautiful. Annuals of low
spreading growth.

Mimulus moschatus (Musk Plant). Beautiful yellow flowers

and fragrant foliage. Pkt. 5e.
Mimulus cardinalis. Flowers of a brilliant searlet hue:
hardy. 1 foot. Pkt. 10c. i

Mimulus tigrinus grandiflorus. The finest tigered and spot-

ted varieties, rivaling the Calceolaria in

Pkt. 10c.

its brightness;
mixed colors.
MINA LOBATA,
to orange yellow immediately before they open, and when

The buds are first of a vivid red, but turn

fully expanded the flowers are of a creamy white shade.
The plant attains a height of from 18 to 20 feet.
Pkt. 10c.

A very
desirable climber.
MOMORDICA. See Balsam Apple.
MOON FLOWER. See Ipomea:
MORNING GLORY. See Conyvolvulus.
MYOSOTIS (Forget-Me-Not).

are too well known to need recommendation.

These beautiful little plants

Myosotis alpestris alba. White; a very attractive variety.
Pkt. Se.

Myosotis alpestris. Blue. Pkt. Se.

Myosotis dissitifiora. Large, sky-blue flowers; very early.

Pkt. 10c.
Myosotis semperficrems. Perpetual flowering;
Pkt. 10e.

Azure blue, remaining in bloom a long

flowers from
early spring to autumn.

Myosotis, Victoria.
time. PkKt. 10c.

Marigold—El Dorado,

. Nusturtium, Dunnett’s Orange.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906. 49

Nasturtium.

NASTURTIUM, TALL OR CLIMBING. A well-known orna-
mental, profuse-flowering plant, adapted for rock-work,
banks, covering trellises or rustic work. The seeds, if

pickled young, are an excellent substitute for capers.

Nasturtium, Bright Rose. Oz. 15c; pkKt. sc.

Nasturtium, Chameleon. Flowers

15e; pkt. Se.

varying in colors. On.

Nasturtium coceineum. Bright scarlet. Oz. 15¢; pkKt. 5e.

Nasturtium, Dark Crimson. Oz. 15c; pkt. 5c.
Orange-red. Oz. 15¢; pkt. 5c.
Nasturtium, King Theodore. Very
pkt. Se.

deep maroon. Oz. 15¢e;

Nasturtium luteum. Fine yellow. Oz. 15¢; pkt. 5e.

Nasturtium, Moonlight. Giant, pale straw. Oz. 25c¢; pkt. se.

Nasturtium, Pearl. Almost white. Oz. 15c; pkt. se.

Giant, rich golden. Oz. 15e: pkt. Se.

dark foliage. Oz.

Nasturtium, Sunlight.

Nasturtium, Wesuvius. Bright salmon,
15¢; pkt. Se.

Nasturtium, Finest Mixed all Varieties. Oz 10c; pkt. Se.

Imported collections of 12 varieties T2ll Nasturtium, 50c.

_NASTURTIUM, LOBBIANUM VARIETIES. These differ from

the Majus, or tall Nasturtium, in being more free flower-
ing, richer and brighter in color, and with darker foliage,
and are greatly superior to the ordinary tall Nasturtiums.

Oz. 25e; pkt. 10c.
Deep blood red. Oz. 25¢; pkt.

Nasturtium, Asa Gray. Almost white.

Nasturtium, Crown Prince.
10¢.

Nasturtium,
pkt. 10c. .

Nusturtium, Geunt des Batailles.
25e; pkt. 10c.

Firefly. Deep orange, red_ spots. On. 25e¢;3

Sulphur, with red. Oz.

Nasturtium, Lucifer. Deep scarlet, dark foliage. Oz. 25;

pkt. Se.

Nasturtium, Napoleon III. Golden yellow, spotted. Oz. 25e;
pkt. 10c.

Nasturtium, Spitfire. Bright ‘scarlet; splendid. Oz. 25¢;
pkt. 10e.

Nasturtium, Lobbianum varieties mixed. Oz. 20c; pkt. 10c.

NASTURTIUM, MADAM GUNTER HYBRIDS. A new climb-
ing strain, which for richness and variety of color have no
equal. The foliage is mostly dark and forms a striking
eontrast with the rich colors and shades, many of which
are new. Fine mixed. Oz. 30c; pkt. 10c.

NASTURTIUM, TOM THUMB OR DWARF. When planted
in beds or masses, the brilliant effect of these splendid
flowers is scarcely surpassed by any of our finest bedding
plants.

Nasturtium «aurora. A beautiful

pkt. 5c.

pink variety. Oz. 15¢;

Nasturtium, Brilliant Scarlet.

Very effective in beds. Oz.
15¢; pkt. 5e. ;

Nasturtium, Beauty. Yellow, flushed vermilion. Oz. 15e;
pkt. Se.
Nasturtium, Chameleon. Pale yellow, blotched with red.

Oz. 15¢3 pkt. Se.

Nasturtium, Cloth of Gold. Golden yellow foliage, scarlet

flowers. Oz. 15¢; pkt. Se.

Nasturtium, Crystal Palace Gem. Sulphur color, maroon
spots. Oz. 15e; pkt. se. ‘

Nasturtium, Empress of India. Brilliant crimson; dwarf,

compact habit, with dark tinted foliage.

Nasturtium, King Theodore. Dark
nearly black. Oz. 15¢; pkt. Se.

Oz. 15¢; pkt. 5c.

green foliage; flowers

Nasturtium, King of Tom Thumb. Intense scarlet. Oz. 15¢;
pkt. Se.

Nasturtium, Lady Bird. Orange yellow, red spots. O#. tse;
pkt. se.

Nasturtium, Pearl. Creamy white, very pretty. Oz. 15¢;

pkt. Se.

Nasturtium, Rese. Fine shade. Oz. 15¢; pkt. Se.

Nasturtium, Finest Mixed Tom Thumb Varieties. Oz. 15¢;
pkt. Se. =

Imported colleetion of 12 varieties Dwarf Nasturtium, 50c.

NEMOPHILA. Neat, compact, hardy annual, with flowers
of varied colors; in bloom throughout the summer.

Nemophila insignis (Baby Blue Eyes). Sky blue, with
white eyes. Pkt. se.

Nemophila, Fine Mixed. PKt. 5c.

OENOTHERA (Evening Primrose). Charming, free-flower-
ing plants; easily grown from seed, and flower the first
season. The flowers are saucer-shaped, ranging from the
purest white through the different shades of cream and
yellow, and are wonderfully sweet-scented; they are given
the name of “Evening Primrose” on account of their open-
ing late in the day and before the sun is up in the morn-
ing. Pkt. de.

50 i COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

; Nicotiana Sanderae

NICOTIANA SANDERAE. By far the best floral novelty
offered in recent years, and among Nicotiana we know

nothing approaching it in point of florescence, as the
whole plant is laden with flowers from base to summit—
literally ablaze with handsome, brilliant, carmine-red
blossoms, thousands of which are produced on a single
plant. Its combined hardiness and character of producing
flowers continually, in all kinds of soil and situations,
under all circumstances, are undeniable recommendations;
and we certainly know of no plant that produces such an
abundance of blossoms for the little care that is necessary
to bestow on it. Such an intensely glowing rosy-carmine
color is unknown in any plant of similar character, and
it cannot fail to produce a startingly beautiful effect
wherever grown. The care given to the most ordinary
annual will suit this new plant admirably, and for a mini-
mum of care a maximum wealth of magnificent blossoms
can be had in the garden all summer and autumn. Pkt. i5e.

Nicotiana affinis. White; very fragrant. Pkt. de.

Nicotiana colossea. Giant foliage plant of a dark glossy
green with reddish rios. Pkt. 10c.

“NIGELLA (Love-in-a-Mist). A very interesting, free-flower-
ing plant, with curious looking blue and white flowers.
Mixed. Pkt. Se.

Pelargoniums (Lady Washington Geraniums). Grand for
pot culture; the flowers, an inch or more across, are borne
in immense clusters through spring and summer; colors
are rich in the extreme, and beautifully marked. Pkt. 25e.

PENTSTEMON. Beautiful and attractive hardy herbaleous
plants, with long, graceful spikes of richly colored flowers.
Extra fine mixed. Pkt. 10c.

PERILLA NANKINENSIS. Ornamental foliage plants of
compact habit; similar to Coleus, with leaves of a black
mulberry color; showy garden annual. 1% feet. Pkt. 5e.

PHLOX, DRUMMONDII GRANDIFLORA. For beds and
massing, nothing can surpass these beautiful annuals.
They produce immense trusses of large brilliant flowers of
numberless hues throughout the summer. This strain has
beautiful round petaled flowers, larger than in the older
sorts; showy and constant.

Phlox, Fireball. Brilliant, dazzling scarlet. Pkt. 1@c.

Phlox, Snowball. Pure white. Pkt. 10c.

Phlox cuspidata (Star of Quidlinburg). Star-shaped flowers
of mary colors. Pkt. 10c.

Phlox, Fine Mixed. Large-flowering sorts only. Pkt. Be.

Imported collections of 12 varieties Phlox Drummondii, 75c.

PHLOX, PERENNIAL.
plants are more desirable, as they are perfectly hardy,

The flowers range from

For permanent flower-beds few

and will flourish in any soil.
pure white to crimson or rose, while others are striped
and mottled or blotched. They bloom late in the season and
bear immense trusses, often 5 or 6 inches in diameter
PkKt. 10c. = i

POPPIES—ANNUAL VARIETIES

Poppy, Shirley. These charming Poppies range in color
extending from pure white through the most delicate
shades of pale pink, rose, and carmine to deepest crimson;

dainty and gauzy; fine for cutting. Pkt. 10ce.
(Tulip Poppy). Striking tulip-shaped

flowers of intensely brilliant scarlet. Pkt. 10e.

Poppy gilaucum

Poppy pavoninum (Peacock Poppy). Intense scarlet with
broad bands of purplish black. Pkt. Se.

Poppy, Danebrog. Very showy variety; large, single flowers
of brilliant scarlet, with a silvery white spot on each
petal, thus forming a white cross. Pkt. 5e.

Poppy umbrosum. Richest vermilion, with a deep shining
black spot on each petal, thus forming a black eross.
PkRt. 5e.

Poppy, Maid of the Mist. Pure white, single, beautifully
fringed. Pkt. 10c. :

Poppy, Crimson King. Double bright scarlet. Pkt 10ce.

Poppy, Mikado. Brilliant scarlet and white, with elegantly
eurved petals, like a Japanese Chrysanthemum. Pkt. 10e.

Poppy, Carnation-Flowered. Splendid, double fringed flow-
.ers; mixed colors. Pkt. 5e.

Poppy, Peony-Flowered. Large, showy, double, globular

flowers; mixed colors. Pkt. 5e.

POPPIES—PERENNIAL VARIETIES

Poppy Orientale. Gorgeous summer-flowering plants, pro-
ducing in abundance deep crimson flowers, 5 or 6 inches

across. Pkt. 10c.

Poppy bracteatum. Very large, orange-scarlet flowers. Pkt.
10¢.

Poppy nudicaule (Iceland Poppy). The fragrant, elegant,
crushed satin-like flowers are produced in never-ceasing
succession from the begining of June to October. The
flowers last quite a week if cut as soon as open. Mixed

colors. Pkt. 10c.

Imported collections of 6 choice Perennial Poppies, 50c.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

— —— Cox’s Superb Pansies

Little praise is needed for this most popular of all flowers, as it is seen everywhere and under all conditions. It
is, however, well to mention that, no matter how careful and attentive the grcwer may be, it is but wasted time if
you have not the proper seed to begin with. All our Pansy seed is obtained from the most noted European special-
ists, and we claim that seed obtained from us will produce flowers of unsurpassed size and form, beauty of markings,
and brilliancy and variety of colors and shades. We are pleased to say that we have many letters from customers en-

| dorsing this statement.

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PRIZE STRAIN
PANSY

The seed of this unrivalled strain has-been grown for us by a
noted specialist in Belgium, and was saved from exhibition flowers,
including almost every shade of color, exquisitely spotted and
blotched, veined, mottled, and margined, and many fancy varieties.
This strain is so beautiful that no description or praise can do it
justice, being unsurpassed for rich and varied colors.
Pkts. of 500 seeds for 50c. Full cultural directions on each
packet. :
CASSIER’S GIANT ODIER. A very showy and rich strain, saved
from very large and beautiful flowers. Pkt. 25e.
GIANT TRIMARDEAU. Fine class, of vigorous growth, and
flowers of enormous size. Pkt. 10ce.

MASTERPIECE. <A remarkable type, being conspicuously curled
or waved, giving the flower a double appearance. All colors
mixed. Pkt. 25e.

Superior Quality Mixed. A splendid strain of large-flowering
sorts. Pkt. 10c.

Imported collections of 12 choice varieties of Pansies, $1.00.

GIANT PANSIES IN SEPARATE COLORS, Pkt. Oz.
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No flower surpasses the Petunia for massing
Their richness of color, duration of bloom, and
They do

PETUNIAS.
in beds.
easy culture will always render them popular.
well sown in open border in spring, or earlier in a cold

hotbed and transplanted 18 inches apart. By

the latter process they will come into bloom much earlier.

Be careful not to cover the small seeds too deeply. It is

well known that seed of double varieties do not all produce

frame or

double flowers. Save the weaker seedlings, as they usually

give the finest double flowers.

Petunia, Giants of California. The flowers of this remark-
able strain are large, some of them measuring 5 inches in
diameter; the colors are intense and varied, self-colored
and exquisitely penciled. Pkt. 235e.

Petunias, Ruflled Giants of California. Most of the flowers
are exquisitely fringed on the edges and are very large;

Be the colors are rich and gorgeous, and of delicate shades;
some have charming deep throats of yellow, white, black.
green, or maroon; the flowers are of great substance and
very deep throated. Pkt. 25e.

Petunias, Single Fine Mixed. White, crimson, pink, striped.

blotched, ete. Pkt. Se.

Flowers large
white, rose,
Pkt. 25c¢.

Petunias, Double Large-Flowering Mixed.
double and of beautiful shades of crimson,
maroon; blotched, striped, veined, bordered, etc.

PINKS. See Dianthus.

PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORA (Chinese Bell Flower).
Hardy perennials, bearing large, broad, bell-shaped white
or blue flowers; very handsome for garden decoration.
1% feet. Pkt. 10c.

PYRETHRUM ROSEUM HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORUM. This
beautiful Hybrid of Pyrethrum Roseum makes a magnifi-
cent flower for garden purposes, and the blossoms make
desirable cut flowers on account of their lasting qualities
and rich coloring; hardy and of easy culture; the flowers
measure 4 inches in diameter and are a shade combination
of pink and carmine. Pkt. 25ce.

PYRETHRUM, GOLDEN FOLIAGE SORTS. Dwarf-growing
plants, largely used for edgings and ribbon work; they are

usually grown and treated as annuals. 9 inches.
Pyrethrum aureum (Golden Feather). Pkt. Se.

Pyrethrum selaginoides. ' Fern-like golden foliage. PkKt. 10c.

PORTULACA. Of easy culture, thriving best in light loam
or sandy soil, and luxuriating in a-sunny Situation. The
flowers are of the richest shades of colors and produced
throughout the summer in profusion; fine for massing in
beds, edgings, or rock-work. Low growing, almost form-
ing a beautiful carpet bed if planted thickly.

Portulaca, Single Mixed.
brilliant colors. Pkt. Se.

Portulaca, Double Mixed.
choice flowers. Pkt. 10c.

Imported collections of 10 warieties Single Portulaca, 60¢.

Imported collections of 10 varieties Double Portulaca, $1.00.

PASSIFLORA EDULIS (Granadilla Vine). A beautiful climb-
ing plant with shining dark green foliage and handsome
white, violet and red flowers, followed by large pale-yellow
fruits, containing a succulent edible pulp, of an agreeable,
sweet, Sub-acid flavor. It is of vigorous growth and will
climb over a large trellis or other support, forming an ex-
cellent windbreak for exposed situations. Pkt. 10c.

A large variety, of the most

The most brilliant shades and

Passion Flower.

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Sweet Peas

FROM HEADQUARTERS FOR FASHION’S

FAVORITE FLOWER IN AMERICA.

The following twelve varieties comprise the very best of the latest Sweet Pen introductions as offered by prom-

inent European and leading American houses.

in colors they are closely allicd to many older well-known sorts,
but in other respects, such as size, number of blooms on a stem, etec., they are certainly wastlhy superior.

We offer

this section at the uniform price of 10 cents per packet, or the 12 varieties for $1.00.

AGNES JOHNSON. A broad, fully expanded flower of large
size and splendid substance; standard bright rose-pink,
shaded cream; wings cream, slightly flushed with the
Same bright rose-pfnk as the standard.

COUNTESS SPENCER. Very large silvery pink;
somewhat, but all are very beautiful.

GEORGE GORDON. Bright reddish crimson standards, with
rosy purple wings, fine bold flower.

GLADYS UNWIN. Has a very large and bold flower, not
hooded, but with a very striking upright crinkled or
wavy standard and broad wings; color a pale rosy pink
A striking feature is that about 75 per cent of the long
flower-stems are with four blooms, which is almost an
unusual thing in Sweet Peas. It was first raised in 1901,
and has kept perfectly true and fixed in character each
year since.

GRACIE GREENWOOD. Creamy white and pink, pink edge,
large bold flower.

sports

The following sorts, 5c per pucket; any 7

BLUE AND PURPLE
Navy Blue. Dark indigo blue and violet; the best blue.
Countess of Cadogan. Bright violet, wings sky blue.
Emily Eckford. Heliotrope blue, wings lavender blue.
VERY DARK COLORS
Black Knight. Deep maroon, veined black.
Othello. A beautiful dark chocolate red. _
Shazada. Rich dark maroon, shaded purple.
PINK AND WHITE
Blanche Ferry. Rose red, wings blush white.
Little Dorrit. Pink standard, white wings..
Earliest of All. An early flowering Blanche Ferry.
WHITE
Large pure white, of graceful form.
The latest and best white.
Large pure white.

Blanche Burpee.
Dorothy Eckford.
Emily Henderson.

BLUSH
Duchess of Sutherland. White, veiled with blush pink;
exquisite.
Sensation. Rosy buff pink, white wings.

PALE YELLOW
Hon. Mrs. Kenyon. A rand primrose yellow.
Mrs. Eckford. Primrose yellow.
PALE PINK
Prima Donna. Exquisite rose pink, large and profuse.
Lovely. Warm rose pink, large and extra fine.
Countess of Liathom. Delicate rosy pink, tinged chamois.
ROSY SALMON
Lady Mary Currie. Fiery orange pink, wings orange rose,
very bright.
Oriental. Bright rosy salmon, slightly paler wings.
CRIMSON
King Edward VII. .A grand new crimson.
Salopian. Rich deep crimson, very large and of fine torm.
Firefly. Brignt crimson scarlet, intensely brilliant.
SHADES OF ROSE
Carmine rose, shaded yellow.
Deep carmine rose, wings rose pink.
Bright rose carmine, wings carmine.
ORANGE BICOLOR
Gorgeous. Brilliant orange salmon, wings orange.
Prince Edward of York. Carmine scarlet, wings crimson.
Countess of Powis. Pale orange standard, with pink wings.

Mrs. Dugdale.
Royal Rose.
Prince of Wales.

JEANIE GORDON.
large flower.
JOSEPHINE WHITE. A pearl white variety as early as

Mont Blane, but with much longer stems.

LORD ROSEBERY. A richly colored rose-magenta, of fine
form and substance and very free flowering.

MISS WILLMOTT. Rich, deep orange pink; almost a self;
one of the finest yet sent out; a grand flower of great
substance, strong grower, and long stems.

MOMENTO. <A very pure, bright. self blue, entirely free
from any mauve or pinkish tinge; quite distinct and a
great acquisition.

SCARLET GEM. This is undoubtedly the greatest advance
in color ever made, a dazzling scarlet, beautiful bright
and clear, strong grower, and free flowering.

WHITK WONDER. The flowers are pure white, of. the
largest size and are frequently borne six to eight on a
long stout stem.

Bright rose with crimson shading, fine

packets for 25c; 10¢ per oz.; 50c per Ib.

MIXED COLORS ;
Adimiration. Pinkish heliotrope, wings a shade lighter.
Countess of Shrewsbury. Pale lilac, pink standard, and
white wings.

STRIPED AND VARIEGATED
Mrs. Jos. Chamberlain. Striped bright rose on white.
Ramona. Light pink striped on white.
Lottie Hutchins. Light primrose, striped pink.

BLUE AND WHITE
White suffused rosy lilac, blue edge.
Shaded light blue, on a white ground

Lottie Eekford.
Maid of Honor.
violet edge.
LAVENDER

Lady Grisel Hamilton. Beautiful silvery lavender.
Lady Nina Balfour. Delicate lavender, shaded with a beau-
tiful shade of gray.

CLARET RED ¥
Duke of Westminster. Deep maroon, overlaid with violet.
Captivation. Claret magenta, wings heliotrope.

EARLY FORCING SORTS
Blanche Ferry, Extra Early. Color same as Blanche Ferry;
two weeks earlier; dwarf.
Mont Blane. Extra early white.

CUPID, DWARF, OR BEDDING SWEET PEAS
These Dwarf Sweet Peas are of real value for borders, beds
or pots; mixed colors. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.

COX’S CALIFORNIA GIANT

The enormous size of the flowers and the freedom with which
the endléss display of
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢;

they are produced, as well as
colors, recommends this mixture to all.
Y% Ib. 20c; Ib. 6O0c.

ECKFORD’S HYBRIDS

This is rmhade up of the best of Eckford’s large flowering
sorts, carefully proportioned. As only Eckford’s varieties
are used in this mixture some of our very best sorts are
necessarily excluded, but it will give large, finely formed
flowers in a great variety of beautiful colors. Pkt. Se;
oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 15¢; Ib. 40e.

54 COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 1906.

MQ

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Chinese Primrose—Cowx’s Strain.

PRIMULA (Chinese Primrose). Brilliant dwarf annuals,
blooming profusely from early summer to autumn. For
decoration of the conservatory or parlor they are very
desirable.

Primula sinensis fimbriata.

Primula sinensis filicifolia.
Pkt. 25c.

Primula sinensis flore pleno.
50c,

Primula Forbesi (Baby Primrose).
of small lavender-covered flowers.
Pkt. 15c.

Primula obconica grandifiora.
ful for cutting purposes, and very free bloomer.
mixed. Pkt. 25ce.

Primula vulgaris.
a favorite everywhere.

Finest mixed.

Finest mixed single. Pkt. 25e.
Fringed fern-leaved mixed.
Double fringed mixed. Pkt.

Produces delicate sprays
Pretty for pot culture.

Is very easy of culture, use-
Finest

The hardy yellow Primrose of England,

Pkt. 10c.

Primula aricula. Pkt. 25c.

ROMNEYA COULTERI (California Tree Poppy). This fine
perennial is of a supreme and stately beauty. It is of
value as a cut flower, lasting well in water, and its
delicate primrose-like perfume is most acceptable. The
texture of the petals is extremely delicate, indeed, half
transparent. They never lose the crumpled folds that in
the case of most poppies betoken newly opened state.
The flowers are large, 4 to 5 inches across, pure white,
with a fine bunch of yellow stamens, resembling white,
single peonies. Pkt. 15ce. =

RHODANTHE. One of the finest and most beautiful of the
many varieties of everlastings; for winter bouquets, the
blossoms should be gathered before fully expanded, and
if dried in the shade will retain their brillianey for years.
Rose and white mixed. Pkt. Se. ;

RICINUS (Castor-Oil Plant). Large, luxuriant, rapid-grow-
ing plants, with palm-like leaves; much used for sub-
tropical effects on the lawn or for centers of beds of
.foliage plants.. :

Rineinus Zanzibaremsis. Gigantic leaves, 2 to 2% feet across;

_,the foliage is light green, coppery brown, brownish purple,

’ and bronze mixed. Pkt. 10c.

Ricinus, Finest Mixed Varieties. Pkt. 5c.

RUDBECKIA LACINIATA fl. pl. (Golden Glow). Hand-

some perennial, 6 to 8 feet high, covered with very double,

golden-yellow flowers. Pkt. 10e.

SAPONARIA. A beautiful class of compact-growing plants,
flowering all the season; suitable for edgings of beds o
borders. Mixed. Pkt. 5e. :

SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride). One of our best summer-
flowering annuals. The rich and beautiful colored flowers

are very handsome and excellent for cutting; profuse
bloomers. 2% feet. |
Seabiosa, Snowball. Hlegant double white flowers. Pkt. Se.

Scabiosa, Black Purple. Double. Pkt. Se.

Scabiosa, Mixed. Pkt. Sc.

SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly, or Fringe Flower).
are more attractive. The blossoms include almost every
Shade and color, and resemble butterflies in appearance.
It is easily grown from seed, and in good rich soil usually
attains a height of 18 or 24 inches, and the flowers range
in color through the various shades of purple, orange,
erimson, etc., and many are spotted and blotched in the
most peculiar manner. They are not only desirable for
garden culture, but also for growing in pots. Pkt. Se.

SEDUM (Stonecrop). A very pretty and useful little plant,
growing freely on a rock or rustic work, hanging-baskets,

ete. During the summer they expand their brilliant star-
shaped flowers in profusion. Mixed blue and yellow. Pkt.
10¢.,

SENECIO (Jacobea). Handsome, free-flowering hardy an-
nual, with brilliant-colored flowers; splendid for cutting.
1% feet. Double mixed. Pkt. 5e.

SENSITIVE PLANT. Very neat foliage,
amusement by its sensitive character. Even when slightly
touched the leaves instantly close and droop. Pkt. 5e.

SALVIA. A standard bedding plant and one of our hand-
somest and most showy summer and autumn flowering
plants, forming compact bushes which are literally ablaze
with brilliant flowers. They grow and bloom profusely
in any rich soil. i

Salvia patems. Beautiful, deep blue. 2 feet. Pkt. 15ce.

Salvia splendens grandiflora. Brilliant, scarlet; most pop-
ular sort grown. 3 feet. Pkt. 10c.

Salvia, Clara Bedman (Bonfire). Earliest and finest com-
pact sort; intense scarlet. 2 feet. Pkt. 10e.

Salvia, Silver Spot. Bright scarlet flowers and yellow spot-
ted foliage. Pkt. 10ce. :

SILENE (Catchfly). A beautiful genus of-profuse flowering
plants, with bright and attractive flowers, doing well in
any ordinary garden soil.

Silene, Double. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5e.

Silene, Single. Finest mixed. Pkt. 5e.

SMILAX. There is no climber in cultivation which sur-
passes this in graceful beauty of its foliage and orange
fragrance of its flowers. Unsurpassed for light wreaths
and floral decorations. Easily raised from seed, Soak the
seeds in water for 24 hours and plant in boxes or flower-
pots, and keep moist and warm. Pkt. 10e.

SNAPDRAGON. See Antirrhinum.

SOLANUM (Jerusalem Cherry). Very ornamental plant for
house or garden culture; the flowers being followed by
small brightly colored fruit or berries, which almost com-
pletely cover the plants. Flowering and fruiting the first
season from seed. Pkt. 10c.

STATICE (Sea Lavender). A class of everlastings, of various
colors, beautiful for winter bouquets. Pkt. 5e.

STEVIA SERRATA. A tender perennial, in great favor for
cutting purposes; large heads of small white flowers of
very graceful effect; suitable for pot culture, flowering in
winter, or, if sown early, will bloom in the garden the
first summer. 1% feet. Pkt. 10c. :

SUNFLOWER (Helianthus). Well-known plants, remark-
able for their stately growth and brillianey of their
flowers. Very effective when planted among shrubbery
or as screens.

Sunflower cucumerifolius. Of dwarf, branching habit; grows
about 3 feet high and blooms profusely throughout the
summer; flowers orange-yellow, with black center. Pkt.
10c. ;

and affords much

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Stokesia Cyanea (Cornflower Aster).

Sunflower, Chrysanthemum-Flowered. Orange yellow,
densely double that no center is shown. Pkt. 5e.

Sunflower, Perkeo. A charming miniature Sunflower; forms
eompact bushes about 12 inches high and 14 inches through.
Pkt. 15c.

so

Sunflower, Mammoth Russian. Enormous flowers. Pkt. 5e.

Sunflower, Variegated Foliage. Very ornamental. 4 feet.
Pkt. 5c.

Sunflower, Double Californian. Orange. 5 feet. Pkt. Se.

Sunflower, Globe-Shaped Double. Saffron. Finest of all.
6 feet. Pkt. Se.

STOCKS—DWAREF LARGE-FLOWERING DOUBLE TEN
: WEEKS.

These popular flowers are so easily grown, and are so
highly fragrant, and of such great beauty, that they deserve
a place in every garden. They are great improvements over
the Gilliflowers of the olden times, the flowers being much

- larger and more densely double and of a much greater va-

Pate

riety of colors.
Blood Red Canary Yellow
Bright Rose Pure White
Each color per pkt. 10c.

Large Flowering Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c.

_Imported collections of Large-floweringe’ Dwarf Stocks, 6

separate colors, 50c; 12 separate colors, 75c.

Stock, “Cut and Come Again” (Princess Alice). If sown
early it produces, from spring to late in the fall, pure
white, beautifully shaped double flowers. It makes a
splendid stock for cutting, and is quite fragrant. Suceeds
well in pots. 2 feet. Pkt. 10c.

Stocks, “Giant Perfection.” Magnificent spikes of bloom,
with immense double flowers. Mixed. Pkt. 10c.

STOCKS—BIENNIAL

Large-flowering double. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c.

Large-flowering double; frequently

Mixed colors. Pkt.

Brompton.

Emperor, or Perpetual.
lasts for several years if protected.
10¢e.

NEW WINTER STOCK

“Beauty of Nice.” This new Stock grows from 2 to 21% feet
high and throws up a main flower spike of about 12
inches in length; all around the central stem the plant
sends out a number of long side shoots which are covered
with large double and very fragrant flowers nearly 2
inches across, remarkable for their beauty of form and
color, which is a delicate shade of fleshy pink. It comes
into bloom as early as the well-known Ten-Week Stock.
Pkt. 25e.

STOKESIA CYANEA. This is not new, but is a rare and
peautiful hardy perennial, easily raised from seed, and
will flower the first year if sown early. The plant grows
about 2 feet high, each bearing from 20 to 30 handsome
lavender-blue cornflower-like blossoms. One of the best
plants for the hardy border, and indispensable for cutting.
PkKt. 15e.

SWEET SULTAN. Favorite annuals of easy culture; showy
for the garden and greatly prized for bouquets. The large
heads of bright flowers are very fragrant. Mixed. 11 feet.
PkKt. Se.

SWEET WILLIAM. MHardy plants, of extreme richness and
variety of color, and also deliciously sweet-scented; for
clumps or borders no plants can surpass this old favorite,
which is greatly improved now, both in size and color; the
colors pass from white to pink, crimson, carmine, and pur-
ple, with distinct ‘eye encircled with color differing from
the rest of the flower. Mixed single, pkt. 5c; mixed double,
pkt. 10c. : :

Tagetes. A beautiful, delicate, fern-leaved plant, forming
a compact globular bush, and covered. with bright yellow
blossoms, with a reddish-brown. stripe through the center
of each petal. A species of marigold. Pkt. 10e.

THUNBERGIA ALATA. Rapid-growing annual climbers;
splendid for trailing over trellises, fences, ete.; beautiful
flowers borne in profusion; buff, white, orange, etc. 4 to é
feet high. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5e.

Stocks—Giant Perfection.

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Verbena

VERBENA. Popular plants for summer bedding, producing
freely their brilliant flowers, of almost every color. Sown
early in heat, they commence to bloom in June and con-
tinue until frost. Plants from seed will grow and bloom
better than those from cuttings.

Verbena, Cox’s Mummoth Mixed. Saved from the choicest
large-flowering varieties and contains all the newest and
most striking colors. Pkt. 10c.

The following separate colors can be supplied at 10c¢ per
packet each:
White

VALERIAN. Showy plants for mixed borders or shrubberies,
bearing large corymbs of bright flowers; bears shade and
moisture well. Hardy perennial. Flowers bright red and
white. Mixed. PkKt. Se.

Scarlet Striped Purple

- Double Large-Flowering.

VINCA (Madagascar Periwinkle). A genus of beautiful
shrubs. Sown early in heat, and transplanted to a warm
situation in the garden about May or June, they will flower
beautifully in the autumn. Flowers red and white; Mixed.
Pkt. 10c.

VIOLET (Viola odorata). A well-known favorite, much ad-
mired for the delicate fragrance of its flowers and its pro-
fusion of bloom. Suitable for edgings and borders. Doing
best in a cool sheltered situation. Hardy perennial.
Sweet-scented, blue. Pkt. 10c.

VIRGINIA STOCK. Extremely beautiful, free-flowering lit-
tle plants for beds, baskets, or edgings; grows freely in
any soil; flowers are red and white; hardy annual. Mixed.
Pkt. Se. :

VISCARIA (Rose of Heaven). Pretty, profuse flowering ~
plants; adapted for beds, edgings, or-clumps, growing
readily in any garden soil; flowers pink and white; annual.
Pkt. 10c.

WALLFLOWER. Exquisitely fragrant long spikes of single
or double flowers; hardy perennials.

Pkt. Se.

Pkt. 10c.

WHITLAVIA. Charming hardy annual, with delicate foliage
and clusters of beautiful blue and white bell-shaped
flowers; fine for ribboning mixed borders or shady spots;
grows freely in any garden soil; also good for baskets,
vases, ete. Large flowered. Mixed. Pkt. 10c.

XERANTHE™MUM.
neat, compact

Single Large-Flowering. Mixed.

Mixed.

Very desirable for winter decoration; of

habit, free flowering, and of the easiest
cultivation. The leaves are covered with a silvery down,
and the flowers are pure white, deep purple, and yellow.
Hardy annual. Pkt. Se.

ZINNIAS (Youth and Old Age). One of the most brilliant
annuals; a general favorite, its splendid double flowers
rivaling in beauty, size, and form, moderate sized Dahlias.

Zinnias, Curled and Crested. A new strain, with large
double flowers of perfect form; petals twisted, curled and
crested into the most fantastic and graceful forms; a
wide range of colors. Pkt. 10e.

Zinnias, Striped or Zebra. A very pretty strain, with striped
flowers; colors vary on each plant; presents a eurious and

beautiful appearance. Pkt. Se.

Zinnias, Mammoth-Flowering (Robusta plenissima). Very
large flowers, perfectly double and of striking colors.
Pkt. 10c. =

Imported collections of S varieties of Zinnias, 50c.

Insect Destroyers

When ordered by mail—Powders and soaps quoted by the pound can be sent by mail if 15c per lb. is added to the

prices to pay postage..
only be sent by express.

GRAPE DUST. A non-poisonous powder for the remedy and
control of mildew and rot on grapes, roses, etc. 5-lb.
package, 50c.

“ROSE LEAF” EX'TRACT OF TOBACCO.
the destruction of insects on plants.
30 to 150 parts of water. Gallon can, $1.75;

$6.00.

Most effectual for
Dilute with from
5-gal. can.,

SLUG-SHOT. Destroys all in-
sects injurious to house and
garden plants, vegetables
and fruits of all kinds, also
poultry lice; as effective as
Paris .Green .without the
danger from poison. 1-lb.
canister with perforated top
for applying, 30e each;- if
by mail, 1s5e extra; 5-lb.
package, 35e; 10-lb. package, 65¢e. Tin Dusters for ap-
plying Slug-Shot, 30e each.

TOBACCO DUST. The most economical form to use tobacco
as an insecticide; fatal to green and black fly and similar
garden pests, by simply dusting over the plants. 10¢ per
Ib.; if by mail, 15¢ extra.. By freight or express, $5.00
per 100 Ibs.

Fluids and powders in original packages of more than 4 Ibs. weight are not mailable and can

LEMON OIL. One of the cheapest, safest, and most effectual
insecticides. Destroys all insects on the foliage and roots
of plants without injury to the flowers or leaves. Dilute
with 40 to 50 parts water. An excellent wash for dogs,
curing mange, killing insects, and giving the coat a fine,
glossy appearance. Directions on
each can. Per % pt., 25c; pt., 40c;
qt., 75e; % gal., $1.25; xval., $2.00

SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP. A wonder-
ful insect and bug exterminator.
Gives best results in quickly exter-
minating all insect life on plants
and flowers, in and out of doors.
For domestic purposes it rids the
house of cockroaches, and is a su-

and all ani-
trial will give highly
gratifying results. 3-02. cake
makes 1% gallons prepared solu-
tion, 10e; mailed postpaid, 13e; $-oz.
eake makes 4 gals. prepared solu-
tion, 20e; mailed postpaid, 28e.

Sulpho-

Tobacco

perior wash for dogs
mals. A

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Summer-:Flowering Bulbs

SEE UNDER PLANTS FOR CANNAS, DAHLIAS, ETC.

GLADIOLUS These fine summer and fall flowering bulbs

produce bloom which embrace every shade
of color, and are marvels of beauty. Great improvements
have been made in this flower during recent years. They
are of the easiest culture and bloom the first year. As
soon as the ground is warm and ary make plantings every
two weeks during the spring if succession of bloom is
wanted.

Take up bulbs in the fall.

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' Gladiolus
GLADIOLUS, SEPARATE COLORS

White and Light Shades, mixed.
100,

Pink Shades, mixed. 35c¢ per dozen; $2.00 per 100.

Red and Scarlet Shades,
100.

Yellow Shades, mixed.

$3.00

40c per dozen; per

mixed. 30c per dozen; $1.50 per

50e per dozen; $4.00 per 100.

mixed. $3.00 per

Striped and Variegated, 40c per dozen;
100.

GLADIOLUS MIXTURES
OUR SUPERB RAINBOW MIXTURE. Made up of extra

high-grade varieties, the newest and most popular named.

sorts producing the greatest possible range of color and
containing many fine specimens of rare beauty, which will
be appreciated by the most critical. 40¢ per dozen; $3.60
per 100. :

GROFE’S NEW HYBRIDS.
thousands of varieties in greatest diversity of colors.
Mixed hybrid seedlings, first selection. 60¢ per dozen; $4.00
per 100. x

Splendid new strain embracing

LILIES Always very popular; either grown in pots or

planted in the garden. The sorts offered below

can be planted during the spring months and give excel-

lent results during the summer. No garden is complete
without a few of these charming flowers.

AURATUM. The grandest of all hardy Lilies, with large
graceful flowers of a delicate ivory white color thickly
studded with chocolate crimson spots, and a bright golden
band through the center of each petal. 25e each; $2.50
per dozen.

BROWNITI. .Immense trumpet-shaped flowers, 10 inches in
length; interior pure white with chocolate colored an-
thers; exterior brownish purple. 30e each.

EXCELSUM. Attains a height of 5 or 6 feet and produces
from § to 12 lovely cream-colored flowers, tinged with
apricot; very fragrant, elegant, and stately. 50e each.

SPECIOSUM ALBUM. Beautiful pure white flowers of large
size. One of the handsomest and easiest grown Lilfes we
have. 15e each; $1.50 per dozen.

SPECIOSUM RUBRUM. White, shaded rose and spotted deep
red. i15¢ each; $1.50 per dozen.

TENUIFOLIUM (Coral Lily of Siberia). A miniature Lily,
having slender stems; 18 inches high, bearing 12 to 20 fiery-
scarlet flowers. 20c each; $2.00 per dozen.

TIGRINUM (Tiger. Lily).
$1.00 per dozen.

TIGRINUM FLORA PLENA (Double Tiger Lily). Growing
from 4 to 6 feet high, bearing an immense number of
double bright orange-red flowers, spotted witu black. 15¢
each; $1.50 per dozen. :

WASHINGTONIANUM. <A beautiful variety from Oregon,
growing stiff and erect; flowers white, tinted with purple
and lilac; 8 to 9 inches across when fully expanded; 3 to 5
feet high. 25e¢ each; $2.50 per dozen.

Orange, spotted black. 10¢ each;

BEGONIAS. Single-flowering tuberous-rooted. For planting
in beds and where color effect is desired, our stock of these
bulbs will be found true to color and free from mixture.
All colors, mixed. 15¢ each; $1.50 per dozen. ;

BEGONIAS. Double-flowering tuberous-rooted. These can
be depended upon producing 100 per cent double flowers,
and contain very large and choice show varieties. All
colors, mixed. 20¢ each; $2.09 per dozen. ;

MONTBRETIA CROCOSMIFLORA. A floriferous and showy
summer-flowering bulb, producing graceful spikes bearing
from 18 to 30 showy star-shaped flowers of orange suf-
fused with red. They flower freely the first season. 30c
per dezen; $2.00 per 100.

‘IGRIDIAS (Tiger, or Shell Flower). These gorgeous sum-
mer-flowering bulbs grow about 2% feet high, and flower
freely throughout the summer. They require the same
treatment as Gladioli, and should be lifted in autumn and
dried off in the same way. q

Conchiflora. Golden-yellow, spotted crimson.

Pavonia grandiflora. Bright crimson, center spotted with

yellow.

Grandiflora alba. Ivory-white, yellow center, spotted with
erimson. An exceedingly handsome flower.
Price of any of above 3 Tigridias, 5e each; 40c per dozen.

TUBEROSES. One-of the most delightfully fragrant and
beautiful of the summer-flowering bulbs. By skillful man-
agement a succession of flowers may be obtained all the
year round. For early flowers they can be started in
February or March in the greenhouse or hotbed; and for
a succession they can be planted at intervals as late as
August. For flowering in the open border plant about
the middle of May.

Excelsicr Double Pearl.
per dozen; $2.00 per 100.
If wanted by mail, add 10¢ per dozen extra.

Extra large bulbs. 3 for 10c; 30c

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Horticultural Tools and Requisites

BELLOWS AND SPRAYERS
Adapted for distributing poison powders and liquids for
the destruction of insects in gardens, greenhouses, orchards,
poultry yards, ete.

THE HOUCHIN POWDER BELLOWS
Price, 75e each; if by mail, 25e extra.

JUMBO POWDER GUN
By mail, 30e each

WOODASON BELLOWS AND ATOMIZERS
Bellows, Double Cone .............-.--02-5-0005 Each $3.50
se

Bellows, Large Single Cone, with spreader....... 2.50
Bellows, Small Single Cone ..................+..:: se 1.25
Liquid Atomizer, large .............-...-++--+::: Oo 2.50
Liquid Atomizer, small ...........:...-.-+..-+--- % 1.50

THE AUTO-SPRAY

Combines every conceiyv-
able point of excellence, in-
eluding economy, durabili-
ty, low price, and ease in
carrying and operating.

What this Automatic
‘ Sprayer will do. FHEight to
ten strokes of the plunger
in air chamber will com-
press enough air ‘to° dis-
charge the entire contents
and make a _ continuous
spray for nine minutes.

Prices
“Auto-Spray No. i,” brass
tank (this is reeommend-
ed). $6.50 each.
“Auto-Spray No. 1,’ gal-
vanized steel tank. $5.00
each.

Extras
Extension Pipes,
lengths, solid

two foot
brass. 35e

RUBBER PLANT
SPRINKLERS.
(Postage extra,

10¢ each.)

Straightneck, $1.00.

Anzgleneck, $1.00.

N° | ANGLE

SHEARS
Perfection Pruning, 8 inches. $1.50 each.
No. 1600. English Pruning, watch spring movement, of easy
action, 8 inches. $1.00 each.
Hedge Shears. $1.75 to $2.25 each.

No. 1596.

With notch, 25e extra,

THE

Vid RYOEN CO,PROVe

“COOPER” BRASS HOSE MENDER. Made of thin
brass tubing; will not rust or wear out; scarcely decreases
the flow of water. Easily applied by any one; simply
cut out your bad piece of hose and force the ends of the
good hose over the mender until they meet in the center.
No other fastening is required; the barbs will hold it firm,
and no matter what strain is put on the hose it will be
as good aS new at the point mended, and will not leak.
Price, 10c each; $1.00 per dozen. Postage, 15c per dozen,

> 7 WATERING POT. Galvanized
S! 1. a iron, with brass fittings and
rece two brass roses, one fine and
«“ AKLAND” HOSE one coarse, with each pot. « 6-
TNOZZLIL Improved, quart, $2.50; 8-quart, $2.75; 10-
compact, simple, dur- quart, $3.25.
able; the best combi-
nation nozzle made;
throws solid stream

or. easily adjustiuble
graduated spray; gives
full flow of water at
all times; no back
pressure on the hose.
Price, postpaid, 50ce

Boston Sprayer.

each.
BOSTON SPRAYER. For quick work, none better. 75e each.
FORKS, Hand Weeding or Transplanting. Three-prong,
short handle, 50e each. Ss
GARDEN LINES. Best braided linen, 100 feet, 50c.
GARDEN PENCILS. Indelible jet black, with point protec-

tor, 15¢ each.
GRAFTING WAX. % Ib. 10c; % Ib. 15c; Ib. 25ce.

GOPHER AND MOLE TRAPS ‘

Macabee Gopher Trap. Without doubt the best trap made;
never fails to catch them. 30¢ each.

Mole Trap. Best English make. 35e each.

KNIVES, BUDDING. Ivory handles, finest quality steel,
straight blade, long- handle, $1.50. Straight blade, short
handle, $1.25. Round point blade, curved handle, $1.25.

KNIVES, PRUNING. Stag handles, finest quality. Medium
Size, Single blade, $1.00; medium ‘size, double blade, $1.50;
large size, single blade, $1.25.

LABELS, WCODEN. For trees, pots, and garden.

Peri100. Peri000. Per 1000.
Tree Labels. Unpainted. Painted.
BHA IuGlo AON WALK osgaoscescooads $0.20 $1.25 $1.50
346-Inch COPPEL wie wees selelelenel- .30 1.75 2.00
4 in chin RO tea elSs Ryteiaerkasie msl AS Briss 1.00
By Sheela 1eore ILEVOOIS) “Heo 5neoo0 boc -20 1.00 1.35
Gein Chee Ob eWapelSamarreiset-btialrors -20 -20 1.65
8 -inch Pot Labels ..... Poa arant 00 4.00 4.50
10 -ineh Garden Labels ......... -60 6.25 7.00
MOSS. Selected Oregon. Per Ib. 10c; 100 Ibs. $4.00.

SYRINGES SOLID BRASS.

No. 1499. Polished brass barrel, 18x1% inches,
roses and jet spray. $4.00 each. ;
Polished brass, 18x14.

No. 1492. The Cox Garden Syringe.
inches, fitted with improved ball valve action and self-
one coarse rose, one fine rose, and one jet

with two

oiling piston;

spray. $5.00 each. 2 4
No. 1498. Ladies’ Garden Syringe. Polished brass, 16x14

inches, coarse and fine spray and jet. $3.50 each.

RAFFIA. Largely used by nurserymen and others and con-
sidered the best and cheapest material for tying known.
Is not affected by moisture or change of temperature, so-
that cutting or injuring the most delicate branches need
not be feared, and does not break or ravel when folded
or knotted. Per Ib. 20c; in 10-1b. lots, 15¢ per Ib.

TROWELS. Solid shank, cast steel. 50c¢ each.

COX SEED COMPANY —SEED ANNUAL, 10906.

59

High-Grade Registered Fertilizers

of high-grade Fertilizers:

FRUIT AND VINE FERTILIZER

For Full-Bearing Fruit Trees, Grape Vines and Small Fruits
of All Kinds
Guaranteed Analysis

Phosphoric acid (basis bone superphosphate)......... 9.00%
Available phosphoric acid (soluble and reverted)..... 6.00%
IDO (UZ 110) FoVongiey Gol aK sporocenery Cpe bbcoKsyy cage omane oes won see kin 19.00%
Nitrogen from animal matter, 2.00% ) 2.50%,
Nitrogen from nitrate, 2 Ogee alse teas cae ee tat
Nitrogen estimated as ammonia ..... Fond Bsn heraiacsheobats 3.00%
Sulphate of potash...... PHO Rohs eres cess icuaia MLN ee eee ae 14.30%
IOUS, ZU) CEO) soot dio cen cea demte cio lo ceo oO cmiae ei 7.15%

On orchards containing about 90 trees to the acre, use
from 7 to 10 lbs. to each tree, or 600 to 900 Ibs. per acre,
drilled in or scattered broadcast evenly over the surface.

For vines use from 600 to 800 Ibs. per acre, spreading from
12 to 18 inches from the vine and as far out as the roots
miay extend.

Price, $34.00 per ton.

TRUCK AND BERRY FERTILIZER
For Truck Farming, Berries, Grain Lands, ete.

Guaranteed Analysis

Phosphoric acid (basis bone superphosphate) ...!.... 10.00%
Ayailable phosphorie acid (soluble and reverted).... 7.00%
Hqualstoybponesphosphatevor Lime! i)... 0. c...0- «ees oes 21.00%
Nitrogen from animal matter, 2.00% } 2.50%
Nitrogen from nitrate, a0 nmeaa Vacmelr ge est saitici
NG trOReSnMeSLUMALe MM aSmamMMONIar «4 cre cae oe ote «sie se see 3.00%
SS ULNAR Otro Os baUS learner tst rena =< ct castle cesis cmeunise coe, o: ey'stardite ous 10.00%
ISOS, Zicindall ONO) “aso ego poueop eae ese aboot ooo 5.00%

In truck-farming, use from 600 to 1,000 lbs. to the acre.
On grain lands use from 100 to 300 lbs. added at the time

of seeding.
Price, $33.00 per ton.
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Excellent for Lawns, Roses, Window Plants, etc.

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Nitrogen estimated as ammonia
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Prices:
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application. Repeat this operation two weeks later.

For potted plants use % ounce of fertilizer once a month,
scattering it over the surface of the earth.

Around rose bushes, geraniums, ete., use from 4% to 1 lb.
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TREE AND PLANT DEPARTMENT

GUR NURSERIES and GREENHOUSES are situated on GLEN AVENUE, off Piedmont Avenue, OAKLAND, CAL.
Visitors from San FKrincisco can reach there by taking the new Key Route Ferry (foot of Market Street) to PIEDMONT
STATION; those from Oakland by taking the Piedmont-Avenue cars on Broadway to Glen Avenue. NURSERY TELE-
PHONE, OAKLAND 3602.

INTENDING PURCHASERS will do well to view our stock, as it is large, waried, and free from all sorts of nena
and insect pests. Visitors are always welcome, whether they buy or not.

Customers will please remember that when our busy season commences we are rushed with orders, and it may’ be
a day or two before their orders receive attention; but they may rest assured that there will be no unnecessary delay
in shipping. Prices quoted herein are f. o. b. cars, Oakland, and cancel all previous quotations.

PACKING. Sufficient money should be added to remittance to cover cost of boxing, ete. Say 10 per cent of purchase.

PLEASE NOTE, when seeds and plants are ordered together, the seeds will be sent at once from the store, and
the plants will follow in a day or two from our nurseries. :

SUBSTITUTION. Where particular varieties are ordered, and particular ages and sizes of trees, kinds of stock,
ete., it should be stated whether and to what extent substitution will be allowed in case the order cannot be filled to
the letter. Where nv instructions in this respect accompany the order, we shall feel at liberty to substitute other ya-
rieties as nearly similar as possible. If the selection of varieties is left entirely to us, we shall endeavor to send only
such sorts as are acknowledged to give general satisfaction.

AS USUAL, 5 will be furnished at 10 rates; 50 at 100 rates; 500 at 1,000 rates.

THE ROSE

Perhaps there is no flower grown in California that more interest is taken in than the Rose. This State is famous
the world over for its beautiful amd large variety of Roses. In this climate every variety known to the rosarian can
be found in most of the gardens. The dainty Tea thrives equally us well as does its more rugged sister, the Hybrid
Perpetual. May is the month when one sees this queen of fiowers in all her glorious beauty. Roses! Roses! every-
where; all varieties cam be seen in bloom; houses and femces are covered with them; the senses become satiated with
their prodigal luxuriance. Yeur by year the country is becoming filled with them. Kose festivals are the order of
the day. Californians must have some safety valve to let out their superabundance of “roses.” What a grand idea
it is to Keep on planting. Every one who does such work is fulfilling a beautiful work for God; he is helping to
beautify this land in which we live. May the good work go on for generations to come. This State, situated on
the verge of the Occident, is surely blessed above all others. God furnishes us with the soil, climate, and FOOTE te
bring the rose to perfection; all that is asked of us is to plant and cultivate, and nature will do the rest. .

Standard or Tree Roses. Photo Cox Seed Co.

COX SEED COMPANY — PLANT ANNUAL, 1906. 61

To help the busy city man who delights “rus in urbe” we will specially appeal; to help him in simplifying the
eulture of the rose will be our aim. Man delights in primeval occupations, and the cultivation of the soil comes
first. It is a relaxation from city worries, which adds length to his days and joy to his heart. Cincinnatus, tired
of Senate troubles, retired to his farm, where he pursued peaceful agricultural occupations.

PLANTING SEASON First of all, let us tell you WHEN to plant. December, January, February, and

Mareh are the best months, but should the season be favorable, and with a little
extra care, you can still plant during the early part of April. The plants sent during those months are, what we
eall, dormant two-year-old plants, and average from one and a half feet to two and a half feet in height, and are
taken up without soil aroynd the roots, and are packed in damp moss. Should the purchaser be unable to plant
them immediately, they will take no harm to remain in the packing for a few days, or they can be opened up and
“heeled” in the ground until ready to set out. The bushes scent out are already pruned.

Roses’ give the best results when planted in good heavy sediment soil, to which may be added some good old
stable manure, but remember that it ought to be well decayed. Under no circumstances use FRESH or new ma-
nure. After the hole is about three quarters filled with soil, give some water to settle the earth around the roots;
then put the remaining soil into the hole. This is usually enough water to give during the winter, provided we
have not a long, dry period; in that case the plants should get another watering at regular intervals. They will
commence to bloom the first sexson after planting, in May and June, and if properly treated will give an abundance
of flowers the first season. After the blooms are past, we advise you to cut the old flowers off; this treatment in-
duces them to make new growth, from which you will obtain your next crop. To aid them at that time, keep them
freely watered, and by so doing: you can have flowers away into December.

PRUNING A few remarks on this important point is now necessary. This should be done during the months

of January and February; at that time the bushes are in a dormant condition. The “Teas,” or
Ever-blooming Wuarieties, require to be more severely pruned than any other sort, as they are the strongest gsrow-
ers. Cut back to about six or seven inches from the old wood, thinning out all weak wood and leaving about
five or six shoots, according to size of plant; apply the same method that the
orchardist does to his fruit-trees, and you will be about right. The idea.is
not to leave too much woecd on tke plant. If you follow this method,:you will
have large roses with long stems. If you fail in pruning and thinning out,
you will have a plethora of small blooms.

THE HYBRID TEAS should have almost as much pruning done to them
as the Teas. :

HYBRID PERPETUAL sorts, not being such strong growers nor making
so much wood as the preceding, do not require so much work done on them.

NOISETTE or CHAMPREY varieties, being all climbers and strong, rampant
growers, are not usually pruned, as their duties are to cover certain objects.
They should, however, be periodically thinned out.

BOURBON sorts should be pruned according to the growth they have made.

MOSS ROSES require very little pruning, as they usually make only a few
shoots in the season.

VARIETIES OF ROSES We do not intend to enumerate all

known sorts to the rosarian, but
confine our remarks to such sorts as succeed best in California.

First of all comes the TEAS, or EVER-BLOOMING. These are more gen-
erally planted in this State than any other variety, for the reason that they
are the most profuse and longest bloomers. If properly treated, flowers can be
had from them nine months in the year. The first crop appears in April, May,
and part of June. A

The “Tea” is perfectly at home in this State, and this is the only State in
the Union, perhaps, where they can remain out all winter without any protec-
tion. The TEAS have all very dainty, delicately beautiful flowers, mostly with
long pointed buds. They, however, lack the rich fragrance (although possess-
ing a charming odor peculiar to themselves) which emanates from their more
rugged and hardy sisters, the Hybrid Perpetuals; this, however, is amply offset
by their multitude of bloom.

HYBRID TEAS are produced from crossing TEAS with Hybrid PERPET-
UALS, and partake of the rich fragrance of the Hybrids and the florification
of the Teas. “La France,” Known to every one, is in this class. They are a
most desirable class. ‘

HYBRID PERPETUAL sorts produce much larger and more durable flowers
than either of the two preceding kinds, and have a strong, rich fragrance,
which to our thinking is the making of a rose. Take the American Beauty
(known to all) for instance. What other can compare with it im its rich:
penetrating odor? Unfortunately, however, Hybrid Perpetuals are not con-
tinuous bloomers; consequently they are not planted so extensively as the Teas.

THE NOISETTE or CHAMPNEY varieties are all strong, rampant growers,
and are used as climbers, and include such sorts as the old favorite “Marechal
Niel,” so universally esteemed, “Cloth of Gold” and “William Allen Richardson.” 2

POLYANTHA, or BABY ROSES. The blossoms of these are small minia- Cheshunt Hybrid—Pillar Rose.
ture blooms, appearing in clusters and are great favorites. They are free Photon Caeiseed Co.
bloomers. —

Besides the above varieties, we have the BOURBON, BANKSIA, MOSS, JAPAN, and SWEETBRIARS.

Again California is ahead in regard to soils and sunlight. There are very few

SOIL AND POSITION places in the garden that the rose will not sueceed. Our soil is pre-eminently
adapted for the health of the rose, and sunlight we have te our heart’s content; only, bear in mind, do not plant
your roses in a too shady place, and if your soil is sandy, add a quantity of loam and old manure to enrich it, as
the rose delights in good heavy rich soil.

- The best way to do this is to dig a ditch around your bushes and run the water into it,

WATERING afterwards putting back the dry soil; by this means the water gets to the roots. Avoid sur-
face watering, which in a great many cases never reaches the roots, and only tends to bake and harden the

62 COX SEED COMPANY — PLANT ANNUAL, 1906.

surface. Better one GOOD SOAKING once a week ‘than SPRINKLING them every day. Occasionally shower them
overhead at night to keep the foliage free from dust. You can also give them during the summer months liquid
cow manure every two or three weeks.

DISEASES You must not expect in the eniol climate of California, to have your roses entirely free from
insects, but they are few and easily controlled.

APHIS, or GREEN FLY, is a small green louse, appearing on the young, tender shoots and buds. They are very
prolific in breeding. Through their tender beak they suck the juices of the plants, always working at the tender
shoots, and will in a short time, if unmolested, destroy the vigor and vitality of any plant they infest.

REMEDIES. Tobacco in any form is fatal to them; sprinkle powdered tobacco
on the bushes. The best time to do this is in the morning when there is
moisture on the foliage; or soak tobacco stems in water till it is about
the color of weak tea and apply with a syringe. When possible, fumi-
gate the plants with tobacco smoke. Another remedy: One pound
Quassia (Quassia Armara) Chips, which can be obtained at any
. drug-store, and put in four gallons of water and boil for ten
minutes; after straining off the chips, add one pound soft soap.

This solution is to be applied with a syringe.

MILDEW. When your plants become covered with 32

whitish-looking mould or dust, the disease is Mildew. Unless

a very severe attack, it will probably not kill them, but

retard their growth. It is caused by sudden atmospheric
changes, and is generally worse in the spring when the
nights are cold and the days are warm. Some varieties are
more susceptible to this than others. The best plan is NOT
to wait until the disease appears, but “taking time by the
forelock,” dust them in the morning with powdered sulphur,

or if the disease has made its appearance, syringe with a

weak solution of sulphide of potassium.

ROSE SLUG. About the size of the common house fly and

‘ comes from the ground in early spring. The best remedies
are powdered white helebore or a solution of whale oil soap.

ROSE BUG. Is of a grayish color and about half an inch
in length. It appears suddenly in early spring, and feeds upon
the opening buds and flowers, which it prefers to the foliage,
and seems to be more fond of white and light colored flowers
than of the darker colored ones. The best and really only

cure is handpacking.

From the above, it will be noticed that the enemies of the
rose are few, and really the only one which is at all trouble-
some is the Green Fly. :

FORMS OF ROSES In California there are only

two forms of roses zrown

—the BUSH and TREE or STANDARD ROSE. The former is

(as the name indicates) of bush form, branching from the

sround; the Tree Rose is budded on a stem of the wild rose,

which has been trained up for this purpose three, four and

sometimes five feet from the ground. The latter are usually
preferred for planting on the lawn, as they are out of the way of the lawn-
mower for one reason, and are certainly more showy for such places than
the Bush rose. To grow a standard to saleable size usually takes three or four
years; hence the difference in price. Bush Roses are grown from slips or cuttings, or they are budded on some strong-
growing sort. Some varieties being of weakly growth require to be worked in this style. There is really, however,
not much difference in the quality or quantity of the blossoms.

CATALOGUE OF VARIETIES Our list embraces the most desirable roses for this Coast. It is by

; no means a full list. Ellwanger, in his “Treatise on the Rose,” cata-
Iogues 1,086 sorts, and some French works describe over two thousand, but for the average amateur the following
varieties are all that is necessary.

ABBREVIATIONS:
T. for Teas. ‘ H. VT. for Hybrid Teas. P. for Polyantha, or Baby Roses.
H. P. “ Hybrid Perpetuals. N. “ WNoisette, or Champney. B. “ Bourbon.
NEW ROSES
ROSE OF KILLARNEY. This grand new rose was raised by sirable, free, quick-growing, pink rose can make no
Dickson & Co., of Belfast, Iveland, who have raised so mistake in ordering the Climbing Caroline Testout. Price
many sterling novelties in the rose line. The color is a of strong two-year-old plants, 50c each.
glistening, soft, silvery pink, the petals being waxy in GRUSS AU TEPLETZ, CLIMBING HERMOSA. There has
appearance; the buds are long and pointed, slightly re- always been a scarcity of good, dark, climbing ever-
flexed at the ends, the rose when full blown being fairly blooming, red roses, so the rose-loving public will be
double. In continuity of bloom the Rose of Killarney is pleased to learn that we have one to offer in Gruss au
unsurpassed. $1.00 each. Tepletz. The color is dark searlet; and it is continually
CLIMBING CAROLINE TESTOUT. In this beautiful new in- in bloom. It is of fast growth and very soon attains large
troduction we have an exact counterpart in color and size. Price of two-year-old plants, 35¢ each.
shape of that old favorite bush rose, Caroline Testout. To CLIMBING PAPA GONTIER. The bush form of this old
those who may be unfamiliar with that variety, we would favorite red Tea Rose is known to all, so that a climbing
paviiingidnelecior in) aiheantifal) slistenios! pinkelthe sport of it will be a welcome acquisition to the list of

roses. The buds are long and pointed and of deep-red
blooms are large and produced most freely for a very color. It is a free and continuous bloomer, like its par-

long period; the growth is rapid, and it very quickly ent. Habit of growth, strong and free. Price of two-
assumes large proportions; so that those wishing a de- year-old plants, $1.00 each.

oy

COX SEED COMPANY — PLANT ANNUAL, 1006. 63

Some of the Newer Roses

35¢e EACH; $3.50 PER DOZEN.

These roses that we offer are thrifty, well-developed plants, and are shipped (by freight or express) in a aes
mant condition from about December 15th to about April Ist. “

Customers selecting their own roses are respectfully requested to add to their orders a few Supplementary sorts,
lest by previous orders the stock of any particular wariety should be exhausted; this being especially necessary
late in the season.

.

CLIMBING KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA Cl pa suds QUEEN OF EDGELEY, Pink American Beauty (H. P.). In

long and pointed; pure white, of superb substance and color it is a light pink, resembling Madame C. Testout and
texture; a strong and rapid grower. Bridesmaid. The flowers are large and deep, cup-shaped
DR. JOHN LACONTE (T.). Color rich golden-yellow shaded and full, averaging 5 inches when full blown, and are
With copper; long, pointed buds; very full in bloom; borne on long stems. The fragrance is delicious.
plant strong and vigorous. A wonderfully beautiful RED MARECHAL NIEL (T.). Shape of buds and flowers
blended sort. Raised by Mr. E. Gill, Berkeley, Cal. as well as the fragrance, are similar to the erailenionmn
HELEN GOULD. (H. T.). Color rich glowing crimson, with Marechal Niel; color, carmine-red; plant is a strong ram-
long, pointed buds; very free. pant grower, and from what we have seen of it, think it
ieee ee Tbe New Century Meteor—T.). Soler pure much stronger and of healthier habit than the old sort.
crimson-scarlet, of most intense hue; velvety in texture, SOLEIL D’OR. A grand new yellow rose. The Colona onal

cup-shaped; of delicious fragrance; constant bloomer.

MADAME WAGRAM (Climbing Paul Neyron—H. P.). On is a rich chrome yellow tinted with coppery rose, and on

account of its enormous size, this variety has deservedly expanding becomes a beautiful orange-yellow, shaded with
earned the sobriquet of “Climbing Paul Neyron.” . The copper and red; a very free bloomer and one of the best

color is a brilliant satiny-rose; very full and double. and most distinct roses of recent introduction.

ROSES.---CHOICE ASSORTMENT

Large two-year-old roses, by express or freight, at pur- BRIDESMAID. In this exquisite. Tea Rose we have an im-
chaser’s expense for transportation. 25e each; $2.50 per proved Catherine Mermet, from which it is a sport. Mer-
doz. Extra sized plants, 35e each; $3.50 per doz. One of a met, on account of its exquisite shape, large, solid, firm
} kind will not be furnished at dozen rates. buds, with long stiff stems, has long been considered one
of the best cut-flower varieties. Bridesmaid at all seasons

AGRIPPINA (B.). Rich velvety crimson; flowers come in
clusters; very floriferous. Used for hedges.

AMERICAN BEAUTY (H. P.). Flowers large and full; very
sweet; color glowing deep carmine.

ANNA DE DIESBACH (H. P.). Brilliant crimson, shaded
with maroon. Long-pointed buds and large compact
flowers. ;

AUGUSTINE GUINOISSEAU, White La France (H. T.). This
heautiful variety with flowers of pure white, shading to
a center of light rose, is a great favorite on account of its
great freedom of bloom, fragrance, and large flowers. <A
vigorous grower, producing a great number of buds and
flowers.

BANKSIA, White and Yellow. These are the well-known
thornless climbing roses. The flowers are small, but bloom

in great profusion. :

GBARDOU JOB. The color of this beautiful rose is rich vel-
vety crimson, with yellow stamens, which makes a most
beautiful contrast. A grand climber.

BARON DE BONSTETTEN (H.P.). Splendid large flowers;
very double and full; color a rich, dark red, passing to a
velvety maroon. Highly scented and very beautiful.

BEAUTY OF GLAZENWOOD, or SAN RAFAEL (Banksia).
A combination of copper, carmine, and salmon-yellow. A
strong, fast climber. This is the rose that blooms so
bounteously in springtime and which is admired wherever
seen. :

BELLE SIEBRECHT (H.T.).. A superb rose of recent intro-
duction. The buds are long and pointed, and when half-
blown the petals reflex in a graceful manner. The flowers
have great substance and the petals are of heavy texture.

BEAUTE INCONSTANT (T.). Flowers are pink, blotched
white; a constant and profuse bloomer. Much admired.

BLACK PRINCE (H.P.). Crimson, shaded with purple;
medium size. A good dark rose.

BON SILENE (T.). Buds of beautiful form; an unusually
free bloomer; color deep rose-shaded carmine.

BOUGERE (T.). Bronze pink; large and full; thick petals.

is a clear, delicate pink, in all respects a counterpart of
Mermet, with large, handsome, pointed buds on long stiff
stems.

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BRIDE. An ever-blooming pure white Tea Rose, of large CAROLINE TESTOUT. A grand perpetual blooming Hybrid
size and most perfect form. _The buds are pointed, and Tea of La France type, but much larger and of better color.
the ends of the petals are slightly recurved. It is a very being a bright, clear, delicate pink, retaining its color at
free-blooming variety, and has a most delicious tea frag- all seasons. Individual flowers often much larger than La

rance. One of the best white roses. France.

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CAPTAIN CHRISTY (H.T.).
eenter. Flowers extra large,
scented.

CATHERINE MERMET (T.). The buds are very large and
globular, the petals being recurved and showing to advan-
tage the lovely bright pink of the center, shading into
light, creamy pink. A strong grower and fine bloomer.

CECILE BRUNER (P.). A charming “Baby” variety of
sweet, delicate fragrance. Color salmon-pink, with deep
salmon center. ; :

CHEROKEE, Single. One of the finest pillar roses in cul-
tivation; large, clear, white, single flowers, full of bright
yellow stamens, which give it a most unique appearance;
foliage dark, rich green. A most vigorous grower.

CHEROKEE, Double White.

CHESHUNT HYBRID (H. T.). Cherry carmine; large and
full flowers of strong habit; constantly in bloom; good
pillar rose.

CLAIRE CARNOT (N.).

Of delicate flesh color,
double, full,

rosy
and sweetly

A rampant climber.

Color fine coppery rose, shaded

with amber at base of petals; bordered with white and
rosy carmine. :

La Marque Rose—White Climber.

CLIMBING CAPTAIN CHRISTY (H.P.). Those who know
the old bush form of Captain Christy will be pleased to
learn that we now have a climbing variety of this favorite;
delicate flesh color.

CLIMBING DEVONIENSIS (T.). Large, creamy-white, shell-
like petals of great substance; large, full, and very frag-
rant.

CLIMBING NIPHETOS (T.). A splendid companion to the
Climbing Perle des Jardins. Color pure white, with pale
lemon center; beautiful long pointed buds; very fragrant.

CLIMBING LA FRANCE. A climbing sort of the old favor-
ite La France.

CLIMBING SAFRANO (See Reve d’Or).

CLIMBING PERLE DES JARDINS (T.). Habit of growth is
vigorous, young plants often sending up shoots 6 to 8
feet high in one season, with rich glossy foliage, and
bright red stems. The flowers are produced in profusion.
and are deep canary-yellow.

‘GLORY OF MOSSES.

CLIMBING WOOTTON (H. T.). Deep crimson, beautifully
shaped and exquisitely perfumed flowers; very profuse in
bloom; a remarkably strong grower.

CLIMBING METEOR (T.). A
large roses of a deep red color.

CLOTH OF GOLD (N.). Deep yellow center, with sulphur-
colored edges. A good climber.

CORNELIA COOK (T.). Beautiful creamy white; petals of
strong texture; free and continuous bloomer.

COUNTESS RIZA DU PARC (T.). Bronzed rose; flowers me-
dium size, moderately full; highly perfumed; very vigor-
ous; large and full.

COUP DHEBE (H. P.). This loveiy rose must be com-
mended. Coral-pink in color; cup-shaped.

CRIMSON RAMBLER (P.). Of remarkably vigorous growth,
making shoots from 8 to 10 feet high in one season; flowers
of brightest crimson, and produced in great pyramida?
panicles, each having 30 to 40 blooms.

CRESTED MOSS. Double pink.

DOCTOR GRILL (T.)

grand climber, producing

Clear buff pink, passing to a clear
rose and fawn, elegantly
suffused with pale canary-
yellow. A most profuse
and regular bloomer. —

DUCHESSE DE BRABANT

(CAB Ne Soft, rosy flesh,
changing to deep rose
eolor, edged with Silver.
Beautiful in bud, and

highly fragrant.
DUCHESS OF ALBANY (H.
TS) One of the largest
and finest; the flowers are
magnificent, borne on long

stems; bright rosy pink;
very full, double, and
fragrant.

DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH

(T.). A grand rose; deep
dark red; buds long and
pointed; fragrance * de-
licious.

EMPEROR OF MOROCCO

(H.P.). An intensely dark
rose, of velvety maroon.

ETOCILE DE LYON Cle):
Deep yellow, large and
full; constant bloomer.

FLORA MecIVOR (Sweet
Briar). White, tinged
rose.

GENERAL JACQUEMINOT
(Ge 324). Rich velvety

crimson, changing to scar-
let crimson. A magnificent
rose, beautiful in the bud
or open. Is without a
rival in fragrance and
richness of color.
GLOIRE DE DIJON (T.). A combination of rose, salmon and
yellow; flowers very large and full. A good climber.
GLOIRE DE MARGOTTIN (H.T.). The most beautiful of all
red climbing roses. Specially adapted for planting agains?
fences and houses. Can also be grown on a trelis. Color
a most brilliant shade of red; buds large, long and pointed.
GLOIRE LYONNAISE (H.P.). A pale shade of salmon yel-
low, with deep center, changing to creamy white. Most
desirable.

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Pale rose; very large and full.
GOLDEN GATE (T.). Canary-yellow flowers of delicate ap-
pearance; highly commendable in all respects.

GOLD OF OPHIR (T.). Salmon yellow, shaded with bright
deep rose. Climber.
GRACE DARLING (T.).

peach. Elegant.
JOHN HOPPER (H.P.).
rose, shaded rich scarlet.

Creamy white, bordered with rOSY =a

Flowers large; color brilliant

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KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA (T.). Full flowers; mag-
nificent in bud; stems long, and bearing large, strong
canes, with handsome foliage; flowers pure white. A
grand sort.

LA FRANCE (H.T.). Delicate silvery rose, shaded with
cerise pink, often silvery’ pink, with peach shading; very
large, very double; of superb form.

LA FRANCE OF ’89 (H.T.). Long, elegant buds, approach-
ing scarlet; of sweet fragrance; very desirable in every
way.

LA MARQUE (N.). Pure white buds,
light canary-yellow; large and full.
LWIIDEAL (T.). Coppery-yellow, blended pink; exquisite in

every particular. :

MADAME ALFRED CARRIERE (H.P.). Extra large, full
flowers; very double and sweet, rich, creamy white tinged
yellow. E

MADAME C. GUINOISSEAU (T.). Beautiful
canary-yellow; long pointed buds; very free.

MADAME CAROLINE TESTOUT (See Caroline Testout).

MADAME CLAIRE JOUBERT (T.). Salmon pink; the
blooms come in
elusters and in great
profusion; most de-
sirable.

MADAME DE WAT-
TEVILLE (T.). A
lovely blended sort;
white tinged bronzy
yellow. :

MADAME FALCOT
(T.). Deep apricot,
shaded buff.

MADAME GABRIEL

open flower tinged
A grand climber.

shade of

LUIZET (H. T.).
Beautiful shade of
coral pink; sweetly
fragrant; Sieromrs
grower.

MADAME HOSTE (T.).
Canary-yellow; buds
long and _ pointed;
when full blown
very double; very
free. :

MADAME LAMBARD
(T.). A grand rose;
Silvery pink; very
free in bloom, and
double at all times.

WLLE CC. BRUNER
(See Cecile Bruner).

MAGNA CHARTA (H.
IPAS. Bright, clear
pink, flushed with
violet erimson;
flowers large, fine
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MAMAN COCHET PINK (T.). Deep pink; buds long and
pointed; of great substance; a continuous bloomer.

MARCHIONESS OF LORNE (H.P.). Deep pink; flowers
full and double; of exquisite fragrance.

MARECHAL NIEL (N.). Beautiful deep yellow; large, full.
and of globular form. A good pillar rose.

MARIE VAN HOUTTE (T.). White, slightly tinged with
yellow; a free grower and fine bloomer. Exquisite.

MARSHALL P. WILDER (H.P.). Bright cherry carmine;
fragrant; fine foliage.

MRS. JOHN LAING (H.P.). We cannot praise this rose too
highly, for every one planting it is delighted with its
beautiful pink flowers. ;

NIPHETOS (T.). An elegant white rose.
long and pointed.

PAPA GONTIER. A grand Red Tea, of fine crimson shade
and silken texture. The bud is of fine size and form, and
long and pointed.

The buds are

Beauty of Glazenmwood, or San Rafael Rose.

PAUL NEYRON (H.P.). Color pale, soft rose, shaded vio-
let; flowers immense in size.

PAUL VERDIER (H.P.).
rance.

PERLE DES JARDINS (T.).
times deep canary-yellow.
have.

PINK RAMBLER (Polyantha).
“Crimson Rambler.”

PRINCE CAMILLE DE ROHAN (H.P.).
son. A splendid dark sort.

RAINBOW IMPROVED. A lovely pink tea rose, blotched
and streaked dark crimson. The buds are long and
pointed, having the same erect habit of growth as Papa
Gontier.

RAMBLERS (See Crimson, White, and Yellow).

REINE MARIE HENRIETTE (T.).
and full, with long pointed buds.

Dark red; very free; deep frag-

Fine straw yellow, some-
The finest yellow rose we

A good companion to the

Deep velvety crim-

Fulgent crimson; large

Good climber.

REINE OLGA DE WURTEMBERG. A lovely bright red;
semi double. A strong rampant grower.

A California Rose scene.

REVE D’OR (Climbing Safrano—N.). Deep yellow, some-
times coppery yellow or rosy buff; large, full, and sweet.
A beautiful climber.

SAFRANO (T.). One of our old favorites; constant bloomer;
elegant in bud; buff and apricot.

SAN RAFAEL (See Beauty of Glazenwood).

SHIRLEY HIBBARD (T.). Beautiful Nankeen yellow; free
bloomer. A popular variety.

SOUVENIR DE MALMAISON (B.). Hardy;
of beautiful, clear, flesh color, edges blush.

SOUVENIR DE PRESIDENT CARNOT (H.T.). A continuous
and free bloomer, with most delightful fragrance; ex-
tremely large, both in bud and flower, retaining its full
shape even when full blown; long and pointed; color deli-
cate rosy flesh, shaded to pink.

SOUVENIR DE WOOTTON (H.T.). One of our best red, ever-
blooming, highly fragrant sorts. Flower is large and full;
color beautiful shade of carmine crimson; strong flower.

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SUNSET (T.). Identical in every respect with Perle des

Jardins, except that its color is that of rich saffron and
orange.

THE QUEEN (T.). Pure glistening white;
double; very free in bloom.

buds full and

TRIUMPH DE PERNET PERE (T.).
long and continuous bloomer.

Beautiful dark pink; a

ULRICH BRUNER (H. P.). Bright cerise-red; flowers very
large and full, and of fine globular shape.

VISCOUNTESS FOLKESTONE (H.T.). The flower is deli-
cately tinted flesh, almost white, and lustrous as satin;
when full-blown it is like a fine white Peony, but without
stiffness; sweet-scented.

WHITE LA FRANCE (See Augustine Guinoisseau).

WHITE MAMAN COCHET (T.). This American sport of
the grand French variety, Maman Cochet, is one of the
best whites of recent introduction; the buds are solid, long
and pointed, faintly suffused pink on outside petals, and
borne very freely; foliage glossy; plant strong, vigorous
and healthy; highly commended.

WHITE RAMBLER. This makes a splendid pillar rose, mak-
ing a very large growth in one season; bears immense
quantities of white flowers in clusters. The blossoms
are similar in size and form to those of the “Crimson
Rambler.”

WILLIAM ALLEN RICHARDSON (N.).
low, apricot center; medium size; full,
distinct. A beautiful climber.

YELLOW RAMBLER.
companion to ‘Crimson
borne in large clusters,
yellow.

Fine orange yel-
very showy and

This variety will be found a grand
Rambler.” The flowers are
very profusely; color canary-

Mme. de Watteville
Mme, C. Guinoisseau
Mme. Falcot
Papa Gontier

Banksia—White and Yellow

Climbing
Climbing
Climbing
Climbing
Climbing
Climbing
Climbing
Climbing

We can supply the fol-
lowing Roses im Tree
form (extra fine stock),—
that is, they are budded
on single stems 3 to 4
feet from the ground,—at
$1.00 each.

Augustine Guinoisseau
Belle Siebrecht
Bride, The
Bridesmaid

5 Caroline Testout
Christine de Noue
General Jacqueminot
Gloire de Margottin
Gruss au Teplitz
Kaiserin Augusta Vic-
toria ;
La France
La France of ’89
Marie Van Houtte

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Safrano
Souvenir du President Carnot
William Allen Richardson

For convenience’ sake we give below a list of those Roses that climb:

Cloth of Gold

Caroline Testout Marechal Niel

fon Bardou Job Crimson Rambler
\ Wy Beauty of Glazenwood Gloire de Margottin
Cherokee Gruss au Teplitz
| | - Cheshunt Hybrid La Marque
ii! Climbing Captain Christy Madame Alfred Carriere
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>. Devoniensis Pink Rambler
Papa Gontier Reine Marie Henriette
Niphetos Reine Olga de Wurtemberg
Perle des Jardins Reve d’Or
Kaiserin William Allen Richardson
La France White Rambler
Wootton Yellow Rambler

ROSES ARRANGED IN COLOR CLASSES.

WHITE. Augustine Guinoisseau, Bride, Cherokee, Cornelia
Cook, Devoniensis, Gloire Lyonnaise, Kaiserin Augusta
Victoria, La Marque, Madame A. Carriere, Maman Cochet,
The Queen. ;

YELLOW. Cloth of Gold, Etoile de Lyon, Gloire de Dijon,
Golden Gate, Madame C. Guinoisseau, Madame Falcot,
Madame Hoste, Marechal Niel, Perle des Jardins, Reve
d’Or, Safrano, Shirley Hibbard, Sunset, W. A. Richardson,
Yellow Rambler.

BRONZY YELLOW.
Claire Carnot, Dr.
d’Or.

PINK AND ROSE SHADES. American Beauty, Belle Sie-
brecht, Bon Silene, Bridesmaid, Caroline Testout, Cath-
erine Mermet, Coup d’Hebe, Duchesse de Brabant, Duchess
of Albany, Hermosa, John Hopper, Killarney, La France,
Madame G. Luizet, Magna Charta, Mrs. John Laing, Mrs.
J. 8. Crawford, Madame Wagram, Madame Lambard, Pink
Maman Cochet, Triumph de Pernet Pere, Paul Neyron.

SCARLET CRIMSON AND SHADES. Agrippina, Anna de
Diesbach, Bardou Job, Cheshunt Hybrid, Crimson: Rambler,
Duchess of Edinburgh, General Jacqueminot, Gloire de
Margottin, Helen Gould, Liberty, Marchioness of Lorne,
Meteor, Papa Gontier, Paul Verdier, Reine Marie Henriette,
Reine O. de Wurtemberg, Red Marechal Niel, Ulrich
Bruner. i

VERY DARK REDS. Baron de Bonstetten, Black Prince,
Emperor of Morocco, M. P. Wilder, Prince C. de Rohan.

SALMON SHADES. Bougere, Captain Christy, M’lle C.
Bruner, Madame C. Joubert, Souvenir de President Carnot,
Viscountess Folkestone.

BLENDED AND VARIEGATED SORTS. Beauté Inconstant,
Countess R. du Pare, Grace Darling, L’Ideal, Madame de
Watteviile, Marie Van Houtte, Rainbow.

Beauty of Glazenwood, Dr. J. Laconte,
Grill, Gold of Ophir, L’Ideal, Soliel

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Desirable Hardy Evergreen Trees and Shrubs

ACACIA

The Acacias are all natwes of Australia and Tasmania.

_ Lhe wood is valuable and the.bark used extensively for tan-

ning purposes. They are all of rapid growth and produce
their various shades of yellow flowers in great profusion.
For. quick growth and shade-affording purposes we know no
better tree. We offer the following varieties, all pot grown:

ACACIA AGUSTIFOLIA. 1%
20c each; $1.50 per 10.

ACACIA BAILEYANA. One of the most ornamental; foliage
beautiful sea-green, flowers yellow, balled-shaped; very
profuse in bloom. 1 to 1% feet. 30e each; $2.50 per 10.

ACACIA CULTRIFORMIS. Foliage of this variety is trian-
gular. in form; color beautiful sea-green; profuse in
bloom; of medium-sized growth; 3 to 4 feet. 50e each;
$4.00 per 10.

ACACIA DECURRENS (Black Wattle). An elegant tree,
with beautiful feathery foliage. Of very rapid growth.
1% feet. 25¢ each.

ACACIA LATIFOLIA. Resembles the “Melanoxylon” varie-
ty, but leaves are longer, and tree more floriferous. 5
feet, $1.00 each; 8 feet, $1.50 each.

ACACIA LINEARIS. Long feathery foliage, very beautiful.
2 feet, 15e each; 3 to 4 feet, 30e each.

ACACIA MELANOXYLON (Blackwood Tree). A strong up-
right growing tree. WVery desirable for parks and street
ornamentation. 2 to 3 feet, 25e each, $2.00 per 10, $17.50
per 100; 3 to 4 feet, 40c each, $3.50 per 10, $27.50-per 100;
6 to 7 feet, 75e each, $6.00 per 10.

ACACIA MOLLISSIMA. A fine, erect-growing tree, with
glaucous, green, feathery foliage; flowers yellow, pro-
duced in early spring in great profusion. A rapid-growing
tree. 3-inch pots, 10 to 12 inches, 15e each, $1.00 per 10,
$8.00 per 100; 112 to 2 feet, 35e each; 5 to 6 feet, 75e each.

ACACIA PARADOXA. Fine for forcing. It produces its
flowers in great profusion. Planted outdoors, it is as
equally good. 2% feet. Bushy plants. 75e each.

ACACIA PYCNANTHA (Golden Wattle). Leaves long and
narrow, flowers in long solitary axillary spikes. Small
plants, 15e each.

ACACIA RETINOIDES FLORABUNDA. Pendulous habit;
sea-green foliage; very floriferous and sweet perfumed.
Small plants, 10e each, 75c per 10, $6.00 per 100; 3 to 4
feet, 35c each, $3.00 per 10; 5 to 6 feet, 75e each, $6.00
per 10.

Of very rapid growth. feet.

ABIES (SPRUCE, FIR, AND HEMLOCK)

Among these will be found some of the grandest coniferous
trees in existence. For reforesting they are unequaled, and
for home beautifying find no rivals; all of fairly rapid growth.

ABIES ALCOCKIANA (Alcock’s Spruce). From Japan. It
forms a beautiful tree of close habit; foliage pale green,
silvery underneath. Valuable. Balled, 1% feet, 50e each.

ABIES BALSAMEANA (Balsam Fir). A very erect, regular
pyramidal tree with dark green somber foliage; grows
rapidly and is very hardy; suitable for planting in cold,
damp woods and swamps. Balled, 1 foot, 50¢ each.

ABIES BLUE (Glaucous Spruce). A small and beautiful
variety of rather loose spreading habit, with bluish green
foliage; very hardy and valuable. Balled, 1 to 1% feet,
50ce each.

ABIES CQ®RULEA HUDSONII. Deep sea-green foliage.
Most desirable. Balled, 1% feet, 75c each.

ABIES CILICIA (Cilician Silver Fir). A distinct and beau-
tiful species from the mountains of Asia Minor. It is a
compact grower, the branches being thickly set on the
stems; foliage dark green; quite hardy. One of the best of
the Silver Firs. Balled, 1% feet, 75e each.

ABIES CONCOLOR. A beautiful Conifer, having lovely sea-
green foliage. Balled, 1 to 1% feet, 50c each; 3 feet, $1.50
each.

ABIES CEPHALONICA (Cephalonian Silver VFir). From
Europe. A remarkable and beautiful species; very broad
for its height; leaves silvery and dagger-shaped, with a
spine on the point; quite hardy and vigorous. Balled,
1% feet, 75e each; 2 to 3 feet, $1.50 each.

ABIES DOUGLASII (Douglas Spruce. Red Fir. Yellow Fir.
Oregon Pine.). Height 300 feet; Rocky Mountain region to
Pacific; wide range; best development in western Oregon
and Washington. Accommodates itself to many soils, but
prefers a deep, moist, cool and well-drained one; succeeds
well on a dry, slaty soil and on sand dunes and exposed
situations. Surpasses almost all of the Conifers in the
rapidity of its growth, and endures much drought. One
of the largest and most important forest trees of the
West. Balled, 2 to 3 feet, $1.00 each.

ABIES ENGELMANNI. This fine new Conifer is found on
the higher parts of the Rocky Mountains. In its most

favorable localities this species makes a stately tree,
60 to 100 feet high, forming a narrow tapering spire of
a rather dark hue.
tain slopes.

A suitable tree for reforesting moun-
Balled, 1% feet, $1.00 each; 3 feet, $2.50 each.

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Araucaria

Bidwilli.

ABIES EXCELSA (Norway Spruce). From Europe. An ele-
gant tree; extremely hardy, of lofty, rapid growth, and
pyramidal form. The branches assume a graceful, droop-
ing habit when the tree attains 15 to 20 feet in height.
One of the most popular evergreens for planting, either as
single specimen trees, or in masses for effect or shelter.
3-inch pots, 30e each; balled, 12 to 15 inches, 50e each.

ABIES FIRMA. A stately tree, attaining in favorable loéal-
ities a height of 150 feet; branches horizontal, leaves
deep glossy green above, paler beneath. A native of
Japan. Balled, 1% feet, 75e each.

ABIES GRANDIS. A majestic and graceful tree, towering to
a height of 200 feet; leaves arranged in double rows on
the branches, apple green above, silvery beneath; very
distinct. Balled, 1% feet, $1.00 each.

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ABIES MENZIESII (Sitka Spruce). Alaska and Northwest-
ern Coast; low elevation; moist soil and climate; shady
situations. Rapid grower. 3-inch pots, 25e each; balled,

1 to 1% feet, 60c each.
ABIES MERTENSIANA (California Hemlock Spruce).
Branches slender, drooping, and very numerous. It grows

from 100 to 150 feet high, forming a roundish conical head,
An exceedingly rapid grower. 4-inch pots, 35e each.

ABIES NORDMANIANA (Nordmann’s Silver Fir). This ma-
jestic Fir, from the Crimean Mountains, is of symmetrical
form, vigorous and quite hardy. Its foliage is quite
massive, dark green, shining above, and slightly glaucous
below, rendering it a very handsome tree throughout the
year. Considered here and in Europe as one of the finest
of the Silver Firs. 3-inch pots, 25e each; balled, 1% feet,
$1.00 each.

ABIES PINSAPO. A beautiful tree; its compact growth
and unique appearance renders it worthy of a place in
the garden. The foliage is of a yellowish hue, with
glaucous stripes. Balled, 1% feet, $1.50 each.

ABIES POLITA (Tiger’s Tail Spruce). A distinct Japanese
species. It is of erect habit and has rigid sharply pointed
leaves of a bright green color. 4-inch pots, 75e each;
balled, 2 to 3 feet, $2.50 each.

Arauearia Imbricata—Native of Chili.

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ARAUCARIA

Named from Auracanos, the native Chilean name for this
tree. We list three varieties, one from Chili, one from Aus-
tralia, and one from Norfolk Island. Which 1s the hand-
somest it is hard for us to say. They are all grand, majestic,
noble trees, attaining in time immense proportions.
ARAUCARIA BIDWILLI. Branches in regular whorls;

closely set with spiny, shining, deep-green leaves. Very

handsome for the lawn. Thrives well here. 3-inch pots,
35e each; balled, 1% feet, $2.00 each; balled, 2% feet, $3.50
each; boxed, 4 feet, $5.00 each. (See illustration.)

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA (Norfolk Island Pine). One of the
handsomest of all trees; pyramidal in form and very sym-

metrical; hardy in protected locations. Excellent for
parlor decoration. 35e, 75e and $3.50 each, according
to size.

ARAUCARIA IMBRICATA (Chili Pine, or Monkey Tree). A
fine tree, of regular pyramidal form; leaves bright green,
broad, thick, pointed, and overlapping each other. Balled,
1% feet, $2.00 each; balled, 2% feet, $3.00 each; boxed, 24
feet, $5.00 each.

ARBOR VIT2®, GOLDEN. A very choice shrub. It is of
slow, compact growth; foliage beautiful golden-yellow.
For lawn adornment it is unsurpassed, the yellow foliage
contrasting to perfection with the green lawn. Balled,
14% feet, 75e each.

ARDISIA CRISPA. This Japanese shrub is prized chiefly
on account of the fine clusters of red berries which it
bears at Christmas time in great profusion. 5-inch pots,
35e¢ each.

AUCUBA JAPONICA. This shrub is sometimes called the
“Gold-Dust Tree,’ on account of its large, glossy foliage
being marked with yellow spots. It is an extremely
beautiful plant, and is of slow, spreading growth. In
the warmer sections it should have partial shade. 4-inch
pots, 35e each; large bushy plants, 2% feet, $1.50 each.

AUCUBA LATIFOLIA VIRIDIS. This variety has dark-
green shining foliage; in winter time it is covered with
red berries, which greatly enhance its beauty. 6-inch pots,
1% to 2 feet, 75e each.

AZALEA INDICA

These beautiful plants are becoming more popular every
year for forcing, window, store, and conservatory decorations.
They are also adapted for outdoor planting. The Azaleas
which we offer are all grafted and have bushy crowns, and
are well set with flower buds.

We take pleasure in offering the following choice sorts
at $1.50 each: ;

APOLLO. Semi-double, dark scarlet.
BERNHARD ANDREAS ALBA.
CHICAGO. Double, salmon, white margin.

DE SCHRYVERIANA. Rich rose,
white margin, dark red blotch.

DEUTSCHE PERLE.
forcing.

DR. MOORE. Double deep rose.
EMPEROR OF BRAZIL.
EMPRESS OF INDIA. Double, rich rosy salmon.

JOHN LLEWELLYN. Double soft rose, white margin.
MADAME VAN DER CRUYSSEN. Semi-double, crimson.
NIOBE. Double white; very fine.

PROFESSOR WOLTERS.
dulated.

SIMON MARDNER. Very double, bright velvety rose; fine
for forcing.

Double, pure white.

shaded vermilion red

Double pure white. The best for

Double soft rose; extra fine.

Single pink, white margin; un-

VERVAENEANA. Double, rosy salmon, white margin.

AZARA MICROPHYLLA. A handsome shrub, having small,
glossy leaves; orange-yellow flowers. Pot grown, 1% to
2 feet, 35e each.

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BAMBOOS

Of tate years the Bamboos have been receiving quite a lot
of attention from the Californians who are interested in the
horticultural development of their State. There are great
possibilities in Bamboo culture; the Bamboo pole is useful
for many purposes, and there are many places in this State
where it can be grown successfully and profitably. The San
Joaquin Valley, where there is irrigation, would be a good
locality for its culture; they need lots of water, but they must
have good drainage.

BAMBOO FALCATA. A very ornamental species, attaining
a height of 20 feet. The young shoots are of a flesh-green
color, while the older ones form a beautiful mass of light-
yellowish foliage. As single specimens they are extremely
ornamental, or they can be used as wind-breaks. Strong
clumps, 75e each.

BAMBOO KUMASASA,
grassy foliage. Clumps, 2 feet, 50e each.

BAMBOO MITIS. One of the largest bam-
boos; it attains a height of 28 to 38
feet. The canes are used extensively
for furniture work, water-pipes, etc.
Clumps, 3 to 4 feet, 50e each.

BAMBOO, BLACK. This variety attains
a height of 30 feet. The canes are black;
used for making walking sticks, um-
brella handles, ete. Clumps, 8 to 4 feet,
50e each.

BAMBOO QUILIOI. A very large--growing
sort, attaining a height of 40 feet. 3 10
4 feet, 50c each.

Small, slender,

BERBERIS DARWINII. This is the finest
of all berberis. Foliage thick and
leathery; flowers orange-yellow, and de-
liciously fragrant. Pot grown, 35e each.

THE BOX

These are useful—some for bordering,

some for hedging, and others as single

specimens on the lawn. They are all of

slow growth, and never attain very large

dimensions. None of them produce flowers,

but the foliage is handsome.

BOX, ARGENTA. Balled, 1 to 1%
Soe each.

BOX, JAPONICA AUREA.
feet, 35e each.

BOX, LACROPHYLLA.

feet, 35e each.

BOX, NARICULARIS.
soe each.

BOX, PYRAMIDALIS VARIEGATA. Balled.
1 to 1% feet, SS5e each.

BOX TREE, DWARF (Suffruticosa). A
fine small bush, with glossy, roundish
_ leaves. Tne variety so extensively used
for edging. Small plants for edging,
50e per dozen; $5.00 per 100.

feet,
Balled, 1 to 1%
Balled, 1 to 1%

Balled, 1 to 1% feet,

BREATH OF HEAVEN. See Diosma.
; THE BROOMS

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CALIFORNIA NATIVE TREES

Under this caption will be found trees indigenous to
this State. We advocate strongly the systematic planting
of these, so that they be not lost to future generations, as
will undoubtedly be the case if some radical change be not
effected in forest preservation and forest planting. Why
there should be in this country such a lax method of caring
Tor our forests is a wonder to us. In no other country are
such methods permitted. As indiwiduals, therefore, it behooves
us that we do our very utmost towards reforesting. We head
the list with that world-famous 4
CALIFORNIA BIG TREE (Sequoia or Wellingtonia gigan-

tea). This is the largest tree known to exist on the

American continent. The bark is from 1 to 2 feet thick.

One of the largest trees (the so-called Grizzly Giant of

Avenue of Cryptomeria Japonica, at Nikko, Japan.

BROOM, ANDREANA. The flowers of this
variety are yellow and brown; they are not produced
for such a tong period as those of the Spanish variety, but
On account of their oddity, they are much in demand.
2 to 2% feet, 35e each.

BROOM, SCOTCH, YELLOW. A very handsome shrub, with
drooping branches, covered in the spring with bright
yellow pea-shaped flowers. Very effective for grouping.
2 to 2% feet, 35e each; $3.00 per 10.

BROOM, SPANISH. An upright growing shrub. Flowers
yellow, produced very freely in the spring and summer,
on long, pendulous, round, leafless branches. Pot grown,
2 to 3 feet, 35e each; $3.00 per 10.

is 93 feet in circumference at the
2% feet, $1.25 each;

the Mariposa Grove)
ground. Balled, 2 feet, $1.00 each;
3 feet, $1.50 each.

CALIFORNIA REDWCOD (Sequoia sempervirens). From
this tree is obtained the most valuable timber of the
California forests. It attains a height of 200 to 250 feet,
and from 8 to 12 feet in diameter. The wood is of a rich
brownish red, strong and durable, and makes excellent
timber. Balled, 3 to 4 feet, $1.25 each.

CALIFORNIA LIVE OAK (Quercus agrifolia). A familiar
sight in our California landscapes, which adds so much
to its beauty. 12 to 15 inches, 35e each.

70 COX SEED COMPANY — PLANT ANNUAL, 1906.

Syait pe Fe ie a *.
Indian Cedar (Cedrus Deodara).

Photo Cox Seed Co.
CYPRESS, MONTEREY.

DOUGLAS SPRUCE.
LAWSON CYPRESS.
LIBOCEDRUS.

MADRONE. Grows in the mountainous parts of this State.
The leaves are deep green, lancé shaped; edges much ser-
rated; bark brown and smooth, which adds much to the
beauty of this tree. $1.50 each.

PINE, MONTEREY. See page 74.

THUJA GIGANTEA. See page 74.

See page 70.

See under Abies Douglasii, page 67.
See page 70.

See page 73.

CAMELLIAS. These showy Japanese shrubs are familiar
to nearly everyone. They bloom early in springtime, and
are a great acquisition to the garden. The waxy odorless
flowers are produced very freely. We offer the

Double White, 80c and $1.00 each.
Double Pink, 80c and $1.00 each.
Double Red, S80c and $1.00 each.

CAMPHOR TREE (Laurus Camphora). A fast-growing, very
symmetrical, ornamental tree, thriving in the very poor-
est soil. A native of Japan. Bright green foliage; well
adapted for lawn purposes. 3-inch pots, 1% to 2 feet, 25e
each, $3.00 per 10; 6-inch pots, 3 to 4 feet, 75e each.

CASUARINA

(Beef Wood. She Oak)

The picture of the Casuarina (page 71) giwes us a good idea
of the habit of this beautiful tree. The Casuarina is supposed to
be named after the Cassowary, a native bird of Australia (akin
to the ostrich und emu) on account of its long plume-like
foliage, which somewhat resembles the plumage of that bird.
The leafless branches are long and pendulous and dark green
in color. They are eminently adapted for forest planting in
California. The Casuarinas are of rapid growth and suit
themselves alike to the cold bleuk winds of the ocean or the hot
intertor valleys. The wood is very hard and can be advantage-
ously used for many mechanical purposes. As an ornamental
tree, we consider the Casuarina one of our best evergreen
trees. They are indigenous to iropical Australia, and some are
found in New Caledonia and India. We offer the following

vartetiés :

EQUISETIFOLIA. 4-inch pots, 1% to 2 feet, 25e each; $2.00
per 10. d

EQUISETIFOLIA. Balled, 4 to 6 feet, 75e each; $6.00 per 10.

STRICTA. Transplanted in boxes, $6.00 per 100.

STRICTA. 4-inch pots, 1% to 2 feet, 25e¢ each; $2.00 per 10.

STRICTA. Balled, 4 to 6 feet, 75ce each; $6.00 per 10.
SUBEROSA. 3-inch pots, 1 to 1% feet, 25c each; $2.00 per 10.
SUBEROSA. Balled, 4 to 5 feet, 76e each; $6.00 per 10.

CEDARS

They are highly ornamental in every respect.

CEDAR OF LEBANON. This is another of the large grow-
ing evergreen trees; much used for park ornamentation.
3-inch pots, 35e each, $3.00 per 10; balled, 2. to 2% feet,
$1.50 each.

CEDAR DEODARA (Indian or Himalayan Cedar). Exceed-
ingly handsome; the branches are drooping, and the foliage
is silvery green. 83-inch pots, 35e¢ each, $3.00 per 10; balled.
1 foot, 50e each; 2 feet, $1.00 each.

CEDAR, ATLANTICA GLAUCA. A beautiful sort, with love-
ly sea-green foliage. Balled, 2 to 2% feet, $1.50 each.

CHOISYA TERNATA (Mexican Orange Flower). A shrub
with pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers, blooming
in spring. Balled, 11% to 2 feet, 50c¢ each.

CORONELLA GLAUCA VARIEGATA. A pretty small-
growing shrub; variegated foliage; covered during sum-
mer with yellow flowers. 4-inch pots, 25e¢ each.

CYPRESS

CYPRESS, GLAUCOUS. A species that is very handsome.
The foliage is beautiful sea-green, and the habit of
growth is spreading. Transplanted in boxes, $5.00 per
100; 3-inch pots, 25e each, $2.00 per 10.

CYPRESS, ITALIAN. This variety is of upright, pyramidal. ;
rapid growth. It is much used in cemetery ornamenta-

tion. Balled, 3 to 4 feet, 60¢ each.
CYPRESS, LAWSON. This California species has great
beauty. It is of rather an upright growth; the branches

droop gracefully, and the foliage is of a lovely sea-green
color. 38-inch pots, 25e each, $2.00 per 10; balled, 3 to 4
feet, $1.00 each.

CYPRESS, LAWSON
SILVER. In all re-
spects, save color, this
Cypress resembles the
preceding. The foliage
is indescribably love-
ly, being of a rich
shade of Silvery gray,
which is not found in
many trees. 38-inch
pots, 25e each, $2.00
per 10; balled, 1% to
2 feet, $1.00 each.

CYPRESS, MONTEREY.
A native of California,
and one of the most
desirable of ever-
greens; stands pruning
well; very extensively
planted for hedges.
Transplanted in boxes,
$2.50 per 100; $20.00
per 1,000. Pot grown,
1 to 1% feet, 20c each,
$1.50 per 10; 2 to 2%
feet, 25ce¢ each, $2.00
per 10.

CRYPTOMERIA
JAPONICA

The following extract
taken from the “Flor-
ists’ Exchange,” issue of
ania alhy5 at KNby, roel ee)
whom we are indebted
for the accompanying
photograph, may be of
interest to our readers:

“Here in Japan the
timber of ‘sugi’ (Cryp-
tomeria Japonica) is the
most highly valued of
all for general building
purposes. Trees of 20
feet circumference are

Lawson Cypress.
Photo Cox Seed Co.

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COX SEED COMPANY —PLANT ANNUAL, 1906.

not rare in the temple groves around Nikko, and single
specimens of larger proportions have been found. The trees
always grow as straight as an arrow, without any knots,
to the height of over 100 feet. Sugi has been much used in
temple building, and there has shown its marvelous resist-
ing power. :

“The illustration shows an avenue which has evidently
been planted, but your correspondent has seen the trees
grow in natural groves as close together as the picture
shows them, one tall shaft next to the other, all of
even height, branchless to a height of 100 feet or more,
as straight as trees can be, shooting perpendicularly out
of the fertile soil. Imagining large tracts of hundreds of
acres planted with this tree where they would grow as fast
as here, obtaining a diameter of one foot in 25 to 30 years,
a more profitable tree could hardly be thought of.”

The Cryptomeria thrives best in a
dry, hot climate; therefore it is just
the tree for this State. It is of rapid
growth, and is very ornamental as a
young tree.

Transplanted in boxes, $6.00 per
100; 4-inch pots, 40c each, $3.50. per
10; balled, 2 to 3 feet, 60ce each, $5.00
per 10. oe

DAPHNES

The Daphnes are, we think, very
familiar to most of our readers. To
those who do not know them we will
try and describe them. They are ever-
greens; the leaves are very pretty;
but wt ts the flowers that attract at-
tention when they are in blossom. in
early spring; they are small, sweetly
scented, and appear in great profu- ’
sion. They come in two separate col-
ors—pink and white.

Pot grown, 1% feet, 80e each.

DIOSMA ALBA (Breath of Heaven).
This shrub never attains large pro-
portions. It produces small white
star-shaped flowers in great num-
bers. The foliage when bruised
emits a sweet fragrance. 35e and
50c each.

EL@AGNUS AUREA. A most orna-
mental leaved shrub; center of
leaves golden, outside olive green.
1% feet, 35e each.

ESCALONIA RUBRA. Rather a pret-
ty shrub, producing immense quan-
tities of small red flowers. Does
well in windy and exposed loca-
tions. Small plants, 20e each.

EUCALYPTUS

There is no daubt in our mind but
that the Eucalypti are destined to
become the forest tree for this State,
just as the Redwood and Big Tree
have been in the past. They are all
natives of Australia, the climate of which wm many respects
is similar to our own. The rapidity of growth, the durability
of the timber and adaptability to almost any California climate
or soil are recommendations which appeal very forcibly to us.
Foreseeing the demand that would be created for the “Gum
Tree,’ we imported seed from Australia of about a dozen
new sorts, such as we believed would thrive here. Herewith we
enumerate them, and have described them as correctly as
possible. We will be pleased, however, if any of our customers
who may plant any of the following kinds will gwe their
experience, in writing, of the success or non-success, as the
case may be, which they may have in the culture of the differ-
ent sorts. This will help us materially in the compiling of our
future catalogues.

EUCALYPTUS AMYGDALINA, Pepper Gum.
this variety are the tallest trees in the world.

Belonging to
In Gipps-

Casuarina (Beef Wood Tree of Australia).

yal
land, Australia, are trees over 500 feet in height; ma!
first-class timber for flooring, boards, scantling, eic.,
and is well suited for avenue planting; yields more es-
sential oil than any other variety. Transplanted in
boxes, $3.00 per 100. :

EUCALYPTUS BAUERIANA, Blue Boxtree. Grows about
100 feet high and 4 feet in diameter. Timber of a bluish
gray color, very hard and close grained; used for railway
sleepers, beams, telegraph posts, shafts, spokes, and gen-
eral building purposes; makes excellent fuel. Grows in
hilly, dry countries. Transplanted in boxes, $3.00 per 100.

EUCALYPTUS CAMBAGEII. A tree about 80 to 100 feet
high and 3 to 4 feet diameter. Grows well in hilly or
mountainous country. Timber hard and close grained;
used for fencing material, building purposes, and makes
good fuel. Transplanted in boxes, $3.00 per 100.

Ses sats

Photo Cox Seed Co.

EUCALYPTUS CITRIODORA, Lemon-Scented Gum. A unique
variety; leaves highly perfumed like the Lemon Verbena.
Pot grown, 3 feet, 35¢ each.

EUCALYPTUS CORIACEA, White Gum. A tree of 80 to 100
feet in height and 4 feet diameter, of handsome appear-
ance, with drooping branches. The foliage is eaten by

eattle and sheep in dry seasons. It is a very hardy
Eupealypt, and grows well in swampy lowlands, and
thrives in cold climates, and is not affected by snow.

Trans-

Timber used for building and fencing purposes.
planted in boxes, $3.00 per 100.

EUCALYPTUS CORYNOCALYX, Sugar Gum.
mental; rapid growing; with dark green leaves; timber
very durable and used for railroad ties; one of the best
Pot grown. 3 to 4 feet. 30e each, $2.50 per 10.

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EUCALYPTUS CREBRA, Ironbark. A moderate sized tree. EUCALYPTUS LEUCOXYLON, Crimson-flowered pane eo
Timber red, very valuable, hard, tough, inlocked and This is a very ornamental species of Eucalyptus, having
strong; much esteemed by coach-builders and wheel- large and very beautiful flowers; Eo wi wees
wrights for poles and shafts of carriages, and spokes and young; very desirable. Pot grown, 2 to eet, e each,
i i 10.
naves of wheels; also for piles and railway sleepers, and $2.00 per : ;
in the construction of bridges. Thrives well inland in EUCALYPTUS MARGINATA, The Jarrah of West Australia.
open forests and on gravelly ridges. Transplanted in Famed for its indestructibility; used largely for ship-
boxes, $3.00 per 100 building, railway sleepers, piles for jetties, and all pur-
EUCALYPTUS FICIFOLIA, Searlet-flowering Gum. A beau- poses where strength and durability are required. Trans-
tiful sort, bearing lovely scarlet flowers, thick leathery planted in boxes, $3.00 per 100.
leaves; hardy’ only in warmer sections. Pot grown, 2% EUCALYPTUS PIPERITA, Stringy Barks Tree of New Sout
feet 50¢ each Wales. Attains a considerable height. Pot grown, 2%
LY : i 25e each, $2.00 per 10.
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS, Tasmanian Blue Gum. One of the feet, ’
most useful of all and a very rapid grower. Pot grown. EUCALYPTUS POLYANTHEMA, Red Box. A see
2 to 3 feet, 15e each, $1.25 per 10; transplanted in boxes, grower, perfectly hardy; timber valuable for undergroun
$2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. work, being remarkably hard and durable; one of the
2. 3 $20. 7

handsomest of the family; very
graceful in habit; foliage silver
gray. Pot grown, 2 feet, 25e each,
$2.00 per 10; transplanted in boxes,
$3.00 per 100.

EUCALYPTUS ROBUSTA, Swamp-
Mahogany Gum. Well adapted to
low ground and also to the driest
locations; very symmetrical while
young; quite brittle as it grows
older; branches directly opposite in
regular whorls; foliage large, of a
deep, glossy green color; flowers
large, creamy-white; blooms late
in the fall; very much prized by
apiarists. Pot grown, 12 to 15
inches, 15e each, $1.00 per 10; 3 feet,
25e each, $2.00 per 10.

EUCALYPTUS ROSTRATA, Red Gum.
Well known and highly esteemed.
Pot grown, 15 to 18 inches, 15e
each, $1.00 per 10; 2 to 2% feet, 20c
each, $1.50 per 10; 3 to 3% feet, 25e
each, $2.00 per 10. Transplanted
in boxes, $2.50 per 100.

EUCALYPTUS SALIGNA. Pot grown.
12 to 15 inches, 15e each, $1.00
per 10.

EUCALYPTUS SIDEROPHLOIA, The
Broad-leaved Red Ironbark. A tree
of 150 feet in height and 5 to 6 feet
in diameter. Timber of highest
reputation for strength and dura-
bility, and is very hard. It i#much
used for large beams, railway sleep-

purposes where great strength is
required. Grows in rich soil or on
rocky ridges or in dry, gravelly
country. Transplanted in boxes,
$3.00 per 100.

Scented Gum. Of medium growth
quite erect and stocky; a great re-
sister of frost, enduring tempera-
tures as low as 10 to 18 degrees F.
Valuable for wind-breaks; timber
useful for fence-posts and for fuel.
Pot grown, 2% feet, 25e each, $2.00

- - — per 10.
A noble specimen of Eucalyptus globulus (Blue Gum). Photo Cor Seed Co. wUCALYPTUS VIMINALIS,

Manna

EUCALYPTUS GONIOCALYX, New South Wales Blue Gum. Gum. A rapid-growing variety and very hardy; on ea
A tree attaining a height of over 200 feet and diameter of soil it grows to a gigantic size; the young bark an

6 feet. Timber very valuable; extensively used for build- leaves yield Australian manna—a hard, opaque, sweet
ing purposes, scantlings, battens, flooring boards, posts substance. Pot grown, 3 to 4 feet, 25e each, $2.00 per 10;

and rails, ships, planks, naves and felloes of wheels. transplanted in boxes, $3.00 per 100.

Leaves yield valuable oil. Grows in mountainous country EUGENIA AUSTRALIS (Rose Apple). Handsome shrub,
and on tablelands. Transplanted in boxes, $3.00 per 100. grown in the East Indies for its fruit; the flowers are

EUCALYPTUS GUNNI, Swamp Gum. In the lowlands, along pure -white and borne in great profusion. It is per-
fertile valleys, it attains a considerable size, and supplies fectly hardy. This plant is closely allied to the plant
a strong, useful timber. Very hardy. Pot grown, 2 feet, . from which the allspice of commerce is obtained. 1% feet,
25e each; $2.00 per 10; transplanted in boxes, $3.00 per 100. 35e each.

ers, wheelwrights’ work, and all

EUCALYPTUS STUARTIANA, Apple--

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EUONYMUS, SILVER VARIEGATED. A very pretty orna-
mental shrub; the foliage is golden yellow. Pot grown,
12 to 15 inch, 25e each, $2.00 per 10; balled, 11% feet, 35e each.

EUONYMUS, DUC D’ANJOU. Golden blotch
leaf. 12 to 15 inches, 25e each, $2.00 per 10.

FABIANA IMBRICATA. A very pretty heath-like shrub of
erect growth, producing pure white, tube-shaped flowers
in great profusion. When in bloom it is a most lovely
shrub. Pot grown, 1% feet, 35e each, $3.00 per 10.

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA (Australian Silk Oak). <A splendid
fern-leaved evergreen tree, which makes a magnificent
pot plant for all sorts of decorative purposes; flowers
golden yellow. Planted out in this State, it soon forms a
‘magnificent lawn or shade tree. 5-inch pots, 3 feet, 40e
each, $3.50 per 10; 6-inch pots, 4 feet, 60c each.

HABROTHAMNUS ELEGANS. A _ strong-growing shrub,
bearing panicles of small trumpet-shaped, purplish red
flowers; makes a grand effect on a lawn or trained against
a wall or porch. Pot grown, 2 to 3 feet, 25e each.

HEATH, MEDITERRANEAN. This variety is most de-
sirable; it produces its small wax-like pink flowers in
wonderful profusion. 5-inch pots, strong plants, 50e each;
balled, 2 to 2% feet, 75ce each, $6.00 per 10.

HOLLY, EUROPEAN. A _ small tree, with shining dark-
green thorny leaves, somewhat resembling the oak in

in center of

form. In winter the tree is covered with bright red
berries. Balled, 1 foot, 50c each; 2 to 3 feet, $1.75 each.
HOLLY, EUROPEAN VARIEGATED. A variegated form

of the preceding. We offer four separate sorts. Pot
grown, 1 foot, 75e each. |

JACARANDA MIMOSIFOLIA. A beautiful evergreen shade
tree, with fine acacia-like foliage; it produces a handsome,

showy blue flower. Much used in the southern part of

the State as a sidewalk tree; not hardy in colder sections.
3 to 4 feet, 50c each.

LAUREL, ENGLISH.
green leaves;
flowers, followed by purple berries.
25¢ each.

A fine evergreen, with broad Shining
produces large panicles of creamy-white
Pot grown, 1 foot,

Flowering Crab-Apple.

PLANT ANNUAL, 1906. 73

Rhododendron, Photo Cox Seed Co.

LAUREL, SWEET BAY. A very ornamental, upright grow-
ing shrub, with deep, dark-green, fragrant leaves, and
covered in the fall with berries. If properly pruned, one
of the handsomest of decorative plants. The leaves are
placed between the layers of Smyrna figs and impart a
peculiarly pleasant flavor to the fruit. Pot grown, 1 foot,
25e each; balled, 1% to 2 feet, 50¢ each.

LAURUSTINUS. A well-known winter flowering shrub, of
great beauty, producing an abundance of white flowers;
well adapted for ‘hedges. Pot grown, 1% feet, 35e each,
$3.00 per 10; balled, 11% feet, 35e each; 2% feet, 80e each.

LIBOCEDRUS DECURRENS (Yellow Cedar). A noble tree;
fine for lawns; foliage small, bright, glossy green. Balled,
2 feet, 75e each. Q

LIBOCEDRUS CHILENSIS. A beautiful variety. Pot grown,
50e each.

LIGUSTRUM JAPONICUM (Japan Privet). Produces large
elusters of white flowers, slightly fragrant, followed by
purplish blue berries; leaves glossy, leathery, dark green.
A large-growing shrub (or small tree). Makes an excel-
lent hedge; stands trimming well. It also makes a very

handsome sidewalk tree when trimmed up. 2 to 3 feet,
25e each, $2.00 per 16.
LIGUSTRUM OVALIFOLIUM (California Privet): A valua-

ble hedge plant; stands pruning well, and is of rapid

growth. 2 to 2% feet, 15e each, $1.00 per 10, $8.00 per 100.
LOQUAT. This tree produces a very delicious fruit, which
ripens in early summer; it comes in clusters, and is

yellow in color. It is also valuable as an ornamental tree;
the leaves are large, crumpled, and olive green in color.
Pot grown, 2 to 2% feet, 50c each; balled, 3 to 4 feet,
$1.25 each.

MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA. The most noble of American
evergreen trees; foliage is thick, brilliant green in the
upper surface and rusty underneath; the flowers are pure
white, of immense size and very fragrant. Balled, 4 feet,
$1.50 each.

MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA EXONIENSIS. A lovely ever-
green species, with large, leathery, bright green leaves
that look as if made of wax, a foot or eighteen inches
long and four inches wide. In addition to the beauty of
the foliage, it bears large fragrant white flowers. Very
choice. Strong pot-grown plants, 2 feet, 75e each; 2% feet,
$1.00 each; 3 feet, $1.50 each.

METROSIDEROS SEMPERIELORENS. Commonly known as
“Bottle Brush.” Produces curiously shaped, scarlet flowers
in shape of a bottle brush; very handsome and showy.
Pot grown, 1 foot, 50e each.

MYRTLE, COMMON. A dwarf shrub, with shining gre
leaves and fragrant white flowers. Pot grown, 2 fe
40c each; 2% feet, 60c each.

NEW ZEALAND FLAX, VARIEGATED (Phormium tenax
variegatum). This is an extremely ornamental plant. The
leaves are sword-like in appearance, beautifully edged
with silver. Strong clumps, $1.00 each.

74 COX SEED COMPANY — PLANT ANNUAL, 1906.

Branch of Pink Flowering Locust (Locust Decnaisneana).
Photo Cox Seed Co.

NEW ZEALAND FLAX. This is a plain, green leaved va-
riety of the preceding. Balled, 3 feet, 60c each.

OLEA FRAGRANS. A little-known Japanese shrub; desir-
able on account of its pretty foliage and sweetly fragrant,
small white flowers. We recommend it, as we know it

will give satisfaction. Pot grown, 2% feet, 60c each.

THE OLEANDER

Best suited for the warmer sections, where, if gwen plenty
of water, it thrives to perfection. The flowers are produced
very freely for a long period. One of the showiest of ever-
blooming evergreens.

Balled, 3 to 4 feet, $1.25 each.
ALBUM PLENUM.
DE BRUN.

double.
MADAME SARAH BERNHARDT. Beautiful rose color, cen-

ter streaked light crimson; very large trusses; single.
MRS. F. ROEDING. Beautiful double pink flowers; petals

fringed; delightfully fragrant.
NANKIN.

throat deep yellow,
large truss; single.

Double white; sweet-scented; very good.

Carmine-lake, streaked with white stripes;

Light salmon yellow, changing to deep salmon;
streaked orange and crimson; very

PEPPER TREE. A most popular shade and ornamental tree,
with fine feathery foliage; producing clusters of reddish
berries in autumn. Pot grown, 1% to 2 feet, 35e each, $3.00
per 10; 3 to 3% feet, 50c¢ each, $4.09 per 10.

PINE, MONTEREY. The most desirable pine for shade, and
more extensively planted than any other variety in this
State. Pot grown, 1% to 2 feet, 20e¢ each, $1.50 per 10;
balled, 1% to 2 feet, 25¢ each, $2.00 per 10: 3 to 314 feet, 35e
each, $3.00 per 10. Transplanted in boxes, $4.00 per 100.

PINE, SCOTCH. A fine, robust, rapid-growing tree, with
stout, erect shoots and silvery-green foliage. Pot grown,
1 foot, 15e each, $1.25 per 10, $10.00 per 100; transplanted
in boxes, $5.00 per 100. 7

PINUS CANARIENSIS.
ful glaucous foliage.
per 10.

A quick-growing pine with beauti-
Pot grown, 1 foot, 25e each, $2.00

PITTOSPORUM NIGRICANS. A very handsome, upright
growing shrub, with silvery light green leaves and
black stems. A good hedge plant, and very ornamental
as an individual. Pot grown, 14% feet, 25e each, $2.00
per 10; 2144 feet, 30ce each, $2.50 per 10. Balled, 3 feet,
35e each, $3.0Q per 10.

PITTOSPORUM EUGENOIDES. A large, upright growing
shrub, with glossy yeliowish green leaves; a very effec-
tive shrub, and excellent for hedges. Pot grown, 1%
feet, 25ce each, $2.00 per 10; 2% feet, 30c each, $2.50
per 10. Balled, 3 feet, 35e each, $3.00 per 10.

PITTOSPORUM TOBIRA. A very desirable sort; the foli-
age and stems are very stiff; flowers pure white, sweet-
ly scented; of dwarf habit. Pot grown, 1 foot, 20¢ each,
$1.50 per 10.

PITTOSPORUM UNDULATUM. Flowers sweetly scented;
very desirable. Pot grown, 1% to 2 feet, 25e each, $2.00
per 10. Balled, 3 feet, 50e each.

POLYGALA DALMATIANA. A profuse flowering shrub,
with purple pea-blossom-shaped flowers, and pretty
light green foliage. Pot grown, 1% feet, 25e each.

PRIVET. See Ligustrum.

RAPHIOLEPIS OVATA. A beautiful, compact, low-grow-
ing shrub, with leathery dark shining green leaves;
flowers very sweet-smelling, followed by blue-black
berries. 25e each.

REDWOOD. See page 69.

RHODODENDRONS, HARDY HYBRID. These are among
the grandest of our hardy flowering shrubs, and cannot
be surpassed for lawn decoration. The flowers range
through shades of-rose, pink, crimson, white, ete. Should
be planted in partial shade. Wehave a magnificent Euro-
pean collection to offer. Price, $1.50 and $2.00 each.

See Abies.

STRAWBERRY TREE (Arbutus unedo). An elegant shrub,
covered during winter with blossoms and fruit, the latter
resembling a strawberry, which is of agreeable flavor and
much relished. Pot grown, 1% feet, 50e each.

SPRUCE.

SWAINSONA GREYANA (Darling River Pea). Flowers rose
color, produced in sprays of from 12 to 20 flowers each, in
individual blooms resembling the flowers of a sweetpea.
Leaves small, acacia-like. A most desirable ever-blooming
plant. Native of New South Wales. 4-inch pots, 35e
each.

SWAINSONA GALEGIFOLIA ALBA.
cate white flowers.

This. variety has deli-
3-inch pots, 35e each.

SCIADOPITYS VERTICILLATA. Commonly called ‘“Umbrel-
la Pine.” The tree is of pyramidal and symmetrical form;
is especially adapted for lawn decoration. Native of Japan.
2 to 3 feet, $1.50 each.

SWEET BAY.

THUJA GIGANTEA.
fornia arbor vitae, attaining great size.
75e each.

See Laurel.
Balled, 2% feet,

THUJOPSIS DOLOBRATA. Leaves shining green above, sil-
very white beneath; of pendulous and dwarfish habit;
branchlets coral-like in appearance; very handsome. Pot
grown, 2 to 83 feet, $1.00 each. ’

VERONICA IMPERIALIS. The finest of the species. Flowers
amaranth. 2 feet, 50ce each.

VERONICA TRAVERSII. A most desirable sort; of dwarf
habit; flowers pure white; good for making small hedges.
Pot grown, 20e each; $1.50 per 10. Balled, 1% feet, 30e
each; $2.50 per 10.

VERONICA VARIEGATED. A handsome shrub, with blue
flowers and variegated foliage. 2% feet, 50c each.

YEW, ENGLISH. Balled, 2 feet, 75e each, $6.00 per 10.

YEW, IRISH. Deep blackish green foliage; of erect growth;
much used in cemetery work. Balled, 1% feet, $1.00
each.

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Deciduous Trees and Flowering Shrubs

In California, where there is such a scarcity of natwe trees, especially in the middle and southern parts, it is incumbent
on all that they plant some shade trees. The first cost of these is not great, and the after attention, until they are
old enough. to care for themselves, should be a pleasure to those who may have planted them. For roadside planting we
particularly recommend the following: 3

Black Walnut, Catalpa, Elm, Linden, Locust, Maple, Poplar, and European Sycamore.
These are all very desirable, fast-growing trees, adapted to California conditions.

A good assortment of flowering trees and shrubs adds greatly to the beauty of all places, and is a source of continu-
ous pleasure. Among the earliest of these to bloom are the Japanese Scarlet Quince, which commences to bloom early
in February. It is a very showy shrub and blooms at a time when flowers are at a premium. It is much valued. The
flowering Almonds next attract attention. When in bloom the tree is one mass of flowers. There is the double pink and
the double white; the blooms resemble small roses. Corchorus Japonicus is a very nice flowering shrub. The flowers are
of a deep orange shade, double; appearing among the branches for a long period. Crape Myrtles are among our prettiest
shrubs. They bloom in summer and autumn. There are various shades, among the best being pink, white, and scarlet.
Mock Orange, Deutzias, Spiraeas, and Weigileas are also to be commended as being highly ornamental. These all bloom
in springtime. The Lilacs are known to all. Their sweet fragrance adds greatly to the charm of the garden. Hydrangea
Hortensis bears immense white ball-shaped flowers, changing to pink. Should you desire to have the color changed to
blue, you can do so by putting iron borings or iron nails at the roots; this makes the change. Hydrangea Paniculata
bears pure white flowers, spike-shaped, and are very floriferous. A most beautiful flowering tree is the Crabapple—pink

- and white. The Brooms (Scotch and Spanish) come under this class; they both bear pea-shaped yellow flowers. The Spanish
variety we prefer, being the longest bloomer. The Snowballs, which bear immense ball-shaped white flowers, are great
favorites. Those who have seen the Japanese Magnolias bloom in early spring will agree with us that once seen they
will never be forgotten. The blossoms appear before the leaves, and come in various colors—cup-shaped in appearance ;
in time they become quite large trees, but are of rather slow growth. Calycanthus Floridus (Sweet Shrub) is much thought
of on account of the delightful odor emitted from the foliage. The Hawthorns are old-fashioned favorites.

ALMOND, FLOWERING, Double Pink and Double White. | fragrant. Our list embraces all the most distinct and ~
4 to 5 feet, 50c each, $4.00 per 10. handsome named varieties; the plants we orfer are strong
ASH, AMERICAN. 3 to 4 feet, 35¢ each, $3.00 per 10; 6 to 8 and well set with buds. $1.00 each, $8.00 per 10.
feet, 50c each. BEECH, EUROPEAN. A beautiful tree, attaining a height

ASH, EUROPEAN. A lofty tree of rapid growth, with of 60 to 80 feet. 3 to 4 feet. 50c each.
spreading head and gray bark; pinnate leaves and black BEECH, PURPLE-LEAVED. Foliage is deep purple in

buds. 5 to 6 feet, 35e each; $3.00 per 10. 2 spring, changing to crimson in the fall. 3 to 4 feet. $1.50
AZALEA MOLLIS. A native of Japan, and undoubtedly one each. :

of our most beautiful shrubs for forcing or planting in BERBERRY, PURPLE-LEAVED. The foliage of this shrub
_ groups or borders in parks and gardens. The flowers are is very beautiful, being of a dark reddish purple. 4 to 5

larger and of more perfect form than those of Azalea feet, 35e each, $3.00 per 10.

Pontica, and resemble in form and size the flowers of the BIRCH, EUROPEAN WHITE. Remarkable for its elegance;

Azalea Indica. Their gorgeous colors vary from yellowish very graceful, with silvery bark and slender branches.

white, rose, all shades of yellow to richest orange. Large, 6 feet, 75e each; 8 feet, $1.00 each.

strong, bushy named plants. 60c and $1.00 each. BIRCH, CUT-LEAVED WEEPING. A charming tree, with
AZALEA PONTICA. This is one of the most beautiful varie- deeply laciniated foliage. Its tall, slender, yet vigorous

ties of hardy shrubs. Their flowers vary from the purest growth, graceful, drooping branches, silvery-white bark,

white to the most gorgeous scarlet and crimson; sweetly and delicately cut foliage, present a combination of at-

tractive characteristics rarely met
with in one tree. 6 feet, $1.00 each.

BUDDLEA GLOBOSA. A large grow-
ing, handsome shrub, producing
beautiful yellow spikes of globe-
shaped flowers. 35e each.

CARAGANA SIBERICA. A _ shrub, or
small tree, having yellow flowers in
early spring; very ornamental. 3 to
4 feet, 35e each.

CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS (Sweet
Shrub). A very desirable shrub,
with fragrant wood and foliage;
flowers of a rare chocolate color. 2
to 3 feet, 35e each.

CATALPA SPECIOSA. Leaves large,
heart-shaped; of rapid growth; flow-
ers come in long grape-like clusters
of white and purple; very fragrant.
The timber obtained from this tree
is valuable. 6 to 8 feet, 50c each,
$4.00 per 10.

CERCIS CANADENSIS (Judas Tree).
Produces pink blossoms all along the
branches in early spring, before the
appearance of the leaves. Much ad-
mired. 5 to 6 feet, 60c each.

CHERRY, JAPANESE DOUBLE FLOW-
ERING. <A very ornamental shrub

Hedge of Snowball. Photo Cox Seed Co.

(or small tree), producing
immense masses of large

FORSYTHIA SUSPENSA
(Golden Bell). Very showy

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double pink and _ double
white flowers. 3 to 4 feet, 50e
each. :

CHESTNUT, AMERICAN. A
noble large - growing tree,
at first of slow growth, but
eventually growing with
fair rapidity. 4 to 5 feet,
50c each, $4.00 per 10.

CHESTNUT, SPANISH. A very
Ornamental tall - growing
tree; it “also bears very,
good fruit. 3 to 4 feet, 50¢
each, $4.00 per 10.

CORCHORUWUS JAPONICUS.
Produces globular - shaped,
deep yellow flowers for a
long period; foliage slender
and graceful. 3 feet, 35e
each.

CRAB APPLE, FLOWERING.
When in full bloom, these
are unequaled for beauty;
the tree is one mass of
flowers, completely covering
the branches.

CRAB APPLE, BETCHELL’S.

Double shell-pink; sweet- ~ Azalea pontica—Very fragrant.

scented. 3 to 5 feet, 60e each.

CRAPE MYRTLE. Words fail to convey an adequate idea
of the beauty of this shrub. They succeed best in a warm
section and blossom for a long period; the flowers have
curiously crimpled petals. We grow the pink and crim-
son, 3 feet, 50c each; white, 3 feet, 75c each.

CURRANT, FLOWERING. Produces pink flowers very early
in spring; much admired. 2 to 3 feet, 25e each.

DEUTZIA CRENATA. The Deutzias are among the showiest
of our shrubs, producing their flowers all along the
branches in the springtime. This variety has single white
flowers, suffused pink. 2 to 3 feet, 30e each.

DEUTZIA GRACILIS. This variety
is dwarf-growing, and produces
its pure white flowers in prodigal
luxuriance. 1% feet, 35e each.

DEUTZIA, PRIDE OF ROCHESTER.
Pure double, white; very florifer-
ous. 2 to 21% feet, 35e¢ each.

DEUTZIA LEMOINIT. Another of
the best white Deutzias. 2 to 3
feet, 35c each.

DOGWOOD, RED TWIGGED. Very
striking in winter, when the
blood-red branches are seen to ad-
vantage. 2 to 3 feet, 30c each.

DOGWOOD, VARIEGATED. Beau-
tifully variegated foliage; covered
with white flowers in June. 2
feet, 30c each.

ELM, ENGLISH OR FRENCH. A
magnificent large tree, with
drooping, spreading branches; re-
quires moist soil. 6 to 8 feet, 50c
each, $4.00 per 10.

ELM, CORKBARK. A valuable
shade tree, and very desirable for
streets and avenues. Young
branches very corky; leaves rough
on both sides. 6 to 8 feet, 50c
each; 8 to 10 feet, 75e each.

EXOCHORDIA GRANDIFLORA. This
handsome shrub has pure white
flowers produced in great profu-
sion along the branches. 2 to 3
feet, 50c each. ‘

FILBERT, PURPLE-LEAVED. Pur-
ple-leaved trees are always favor-
ites; the foliage is dark brownish

purple. 3 feet, 35c each. Cut-Leaved Weeping Birch. each.

shrubs, producing their
yellow flowers in early
spring, before the appear-
ance of the leaves. 8 feet,
35e each.

HAWTHORN. See Thorn.

HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARI-
AN (Upright or Bush).
This variety of Honey-
suckle is a bush sort, ex-
cellent for the formation
of hedges; have beautiful
creamy-white flowers. 3
feet, 30e each, $2.50 per 10.

HORSE CHESTNUT, EURO-
PEAN. Of majestic ap-
pearance, bearing large
elusters of beautiful white
flowers, succeeded by ma-
hogany-colored nuts, in-
closed in burs; the leaves
are palmate-shaped. 5 to
°6 feet, $1.00.

HYDRANGEA PANICULATA
GRANDIFLORA. Flowers

sires aS spike-shaped, pure white;

Photo Cox Seed Co. most floriferous. Makes a

grand specimen on _ the
lawn. 3 to 8% feet, 35e each, $3.00 per 10.

HYPERICUM MOSERIANUM. A _ recent introduction. ine
produces long, slender, much-branched stems, leafy to
the base and all drooping toward the ends. It is marvel-
ously free-flowering; of large size, measuring from 2 to
2% inches in diameter; in color a rich golden yellow, which
is rendered still more effective by the numerous yellow
stamens and crimson anthers, and blooms continuously
the entire season. Strong plants, 35e each, $3.00 per 10.

HYPERICUM PATULUM (St. John’s Wort). A most desir-
able shrub. It has single flowers of a buttercup yellow,
produced nearly the entire sum-
mer, and thrives exceedingly well
in dry ground. 2 feet, 25e each.

KOLREUTARIA PANICULATA. A
small, round-headed tree, with
large panicles of golden-yellow
flowers. 3 feet, 35ce each, $2.50
per 10.

LABURNUM, OR GOLDEN CHAIN.
A beautiful small-growing tree,
with long drooping racemes of
fragrant yellow flowers. 2% feet,
25¢e each, $2.00 per 10; 4 to 5 feet,
00e each.

LEMON VERBENA. The fragrance
from the foliage of this old favor-
ite is delightfully refreshing. 2%
feet, 25¢ each.

LILAC, PURPLE AND WHITE. 3
to 4 feet, 40ce each, $3.50 per 10.
LINDEN, AMERICAN. A rapid-
growing, large-sized tree, with
very large leaves and fragrant
flowers. 4 to 5 feet, 40c each,
$3.50 per 10; 6 to 8 feet, 75c each,
$6.00 per 10. :

LINDEN, SUROPEAN. 4 to 5 feet,
40c each, $3.50 per 10. F

LOCUST, BESSONIANA (Thornless).
The most ornamental of all the |
Locust family; forms a solid, com- |
pact head, with dark green, luxu-
riant foliage. 8 to 10 feet, 75e

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Mock Orange.

LOCUST, COMMON OR BLACK. A rapid-growing tree, with
spreading branches. A valuable timber tree, and used
for various mechanical purposes. 4 to 6 feet, 25e each,
$2.00 per 10; 6 to 8 feet, 35e each, $3.00 per 10.:

LOCUST, DECNAISNEANA, Pink Flowering. This grand
flowering deciduous shade tree produces beautiful coral-
pink flowers in long grape-like clusters for a long period
and is one of our handsomest trees. Of rapid growth.
8 feet, 75e each.

LOCUST, HISPIDA (Robinia hispida). Rose or Moss Locust.
This variety is of irregular- growth, and is chiefly prized
for the beautiful deep rose-colored flowers which it pro-
duces very freely during June and July. 3 feet, 50e each.

MAIDEN HAIR TREE (Salisburia). A beautiful tree from
Japan. The leaves are shaped like those of a Maiden
Hair Fern, only larger; very choice. 4 to 5 feet, 60ce each,
$5.00 per 10.

MAPLE, ENGLISH. A fast-growing variety.

5 to 6 feet,
50c each, $4.00 per 10. ;

MAPLE, SILVER OR SOFT. A rapid-growing tree of large
size, irregular rounded form; foliage bright green above,
silvery beneath. 8 to 10 feet, 75e each, $6.00 per 10.

MAPLE, WEIR’S CUT-LEAVED. One of the handsomest;
the foliage is deeply lasciniated; deep green on top and
silvery green underneath. 6 to 8 feet, 75e each.

MAPLE, JAPANESE. None of our autumnal trees can excel
these in gorgeousness of coloring; they include yellow,
blood-red, green and variegated. The uniqueness of the
shape of the leaves is also wonderful, some as delicate as
the finest lace. Plant in suady place. <z to 38 feet, 60¢
each, $5.00 per 10. 2

MAGNOLIA CONSPICUA (Japanese).
shrub-like in growth while young,
of a tree in time.

Of medium

size, |
but attains the size |
The flowers are large, pure white, and ©

very sweet, appearing before the leaves. 1% to 2 feet, °
50ec each.
MAGNOLIA GRACILIS PURPUREA (Japanese). Of moder-

ate growth. Flowers reddish purple. 3 to 4 feet, 50c

each.

MOCK ORANGE (Philadelphus).

A vigorous class of shrubs, |

with large handsome foliage and beautiful milk-white *

flowers, produced in the greatest profusion, early in sum-
mer. 2 to 3 feet, 35e each.

MOUNTAIN ASH, EUROPEAN (Rowan Tree). Flowers
ereamy white; foliage somewhat like the Pepper Tree;
eovered from August to November with large clusters
of orange colored berries. 6 to 7 feet, 75e each.

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MULBERRY, DOWNING’S EVERBEARING. A very rapid
srower. A valuable shade tree; produces a good fruit. 5
to 6 feet, 60e each.
MULBERRY, WHITE.
35e each, $3.00 per 10.

GCAK, ENGLISH. We take pleasure in recommending this
shade tree to our customers as one of the most desirable
for California. It is of fairly rapid growth; it makes a
dense head, and the leaves are a dark glossy green, to
which dust does not adhere; it retains its foliage till late
in the season, and sheds at a time when we do not want

A quick-growing tree. 4 to 5 feet,

Shade. 4 to 6 feet, 50e each.

OAK, PALUSTRIS. Much used in the East as a sidewalk
tree. 3 to 4 feet, S5e each.

OAK, RED. Beautiful red foliage in fall. 3 to 4 feet, 35e
each.

PEACH, FLOWERING, Double White and Double Pink. 4
to 5 feet, 50ce each. \
PAULOWNIA IMPEREALIS.
looking tree from Japan,

A rapid-growing tropical-

with enormous round leaves:
produces large clusters of purple trumpet-shaped flowers
in the spring. 6 to 8 feet, 75e each.

PLUM, PURPLE-LEAVED (Pissardi). The young branches
are very dark purple; the leaves when young are lustrous
crimson, changing to a dark purple, and retain this beau-
tiful tint till they drop late in autumn. No other purple-
leaved tree or shrub retains its color like this. It also
bears a fairly good fruit. 2 to 38 feet, 30e each, $2.50
per 10.

POPLAR, CAROLINA. A vigorous-growing variety, with
large bright green leaves. 6 to 8 feet, 40e each, $3.50
per 10.

POPLAR, LOMBARDY. A very rapid, erect-growing tree,
with tall, spiry form; very desirable in landscape garden-
ing. 3 to 4 feet, 30ce each, $2.50 per 10.

POMEGRANATE, FLOWERING, Double White.
35e each, $3.00 per 10. ‘

POMEGRANATE, Deuble Red.

3 to 4 feet,

35e each, $3.00 per 10.

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Hawthorn (See

Thorn).

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QUINCE, SCARLET FLOWERING. These are among
the first flowers to herald spring. They are scarlet,
and produced along the branches before the ap-
pearance of the leaves, and are greatly admired.
2 to 3 feet, 35e each, $3.00 per 10.

35e

QUINCE, WHITE FLOWERING. 2 to 3 feet,

each, $3.00 per 10.

RHUS COTINUS, PURPLE FRINGE, MIST TREE,
SMOKE TREE. Variously known by these names.
It is much admired; it produces curious fringe or
hair-like flowers that cover the plant in summer-

Does exceedingly well in the warm valleys

3 feet, 35e each.

Golden-leaved Elderberry. 1%

time.
of California.

SAMBUCUS AUREUS.
feet, 25e each.

SNOWBALL. Produces large,
flowers in great luxuriance.

SPIRASA. We consider these shrubs among the pret-
tiest, and can recommend them. When spring is
at its brightest the spireas are among the show-
jest of flowering shrubs.

globular, pure white
3 to 4 feet, 50c¢ each.

SPIR 4A, A. WATERER. A fine new dwarf variety, with
dark crimson flowers. 2 teet, 30e each, $2.50 per 10.
SPIRAZA CALLOSA. The flowers are produced in large

panicles of a deep rosy hue. 3 feet, 30c each, $2.50 per 10.

SPIRZA DOUGLASII. Has spikes of beautiful deep rose-
colored flowers. 3 to 4 feet, 30ce each, $2.50 per 10.

Babylonian Willow.
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Hypericum Moserianum.

SPIR22A PRUNIFOLIA (Bridal Wreath). This is probably
the favorite. Flowers double, small, produced along the
branches. 2% feet, 30e each, $2.50 per 10.

SPIR A VAN HOUTTII. White flowers. 3

each.

feet, 30c

SYCAMORE, EUROPEAN. A rapid, erect-growing tree, with
bright green foliage; far superior to the common American
Syeamore. 6 to 7 feet, 60c each.

TAMARIX, AFRICAN. The foliage of this Shrub is most
graceful and feathery; the flowers are spike-shaped and
of a pinkish hue. 3 feet, 35e each.

TEXAS UMBRELLA TREE. This is one of the handsom-
est of deciduous shade trees, and is adapted particularly
to the warm parts of this State, where, when sufficient
water is supplied, it assumes a grand umbrella-shaped
head, affording delightful shade in the hot summer days.
Branched, 5 to 6 feet, 65e each, $6.00 per 10. Single stock,
6 to § feet, 60c each, $5.00 per 10.

THORN, DOUBLE WHITE. Has small double white flowers.
A highly ornamental variety, on account of both foliage
and flowers. 5 to 6 feet, 60ce each.

THORN, DOUBLE PINK. Similar to the above in all re-
spects but color, which is pink or rose.
each.

THORN,
each.

PAUL’S DOUBLE SCARLET. 5 to 6 feet, 60c

TULIP TREE. A very handsome large-growing tree, pro-
ducing tulip-shaped flowers of yellow color. 4 to 5 feet,
60e each, $5.00 per 10.

WALNUT, AMERICAN BLACK. One of the best shade trees
for California; of rapid growth. 4 to 6 feet, 35e each,
$3.00 per 10.

WEIGILEA ROSEA. An elegant shrub, from Japan. They
produce superb, large, trumpet-shaped flowers of a fine
rose color. 2 to 3 feet, 35e each.

WEIGILEA VAN HOUTTII. Another free-blooming shrub;
the flowers are bell shaped, produced along the branches
quite freely. 2 to 3 feet, 35e each.

WILLOW, BABYLONIAN. This is the willow we see so
many of in this State and known as “common willow.”
It is best suited to plant in wet land, where it makes
rapid growth and affords grateful shade for stock, who
browse lazily of the lower branches, and when so
pruned add picturesqueness to our landscapes. 6 to 8 feet,
35e each, $3.00 per 10.

5 to 6 feet, 60ce .

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Climbing and Trailing Plants

3 Some nice, rapid-growing, climbing plants planted round our dwelling houses add considerably to the beauty thereof,

be wt the mansion of the opulent or the dwelling of the artisan.

suckle” and “Sweet Briar.”

AKEBIA QUINATA. A _ very
distinct and pretty climber
from Japan. Foliage clover-
like in appearance, semi-
evergreen; flowers choco-
late-colored, appearing in
early spring. Very sweet.
35¢e and 50c each.

AMPELOPSIS ENGELMANNI.
Shorter jointed than quin-
quefolia. Strong grower. 2-
year-old plants, 35e each,
$3.00 per 10.

AMPELOPSIS MURALLIS. Re-
sembles the gquinquefolia,
but is more *-slender in
growth and shorter jointed,
with smaller foliage. 2-
year-old plants, 35e each,
$3.00 per 10.

AMPELOPSIS QUINQUEFO-
LIA, Virginia Creeper. The
leaves are palmate, hand-
some and luxuriant, assum-
ing in autumn a gorgeous
bronzy hue. Small plants,
25¢e each; strong, 50e each.

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, Bos-
ton or Japan Ivy. This va-
riety clings closely without
any assistance to a stone
wall or brick flue or a wood-

What dear memories cluster around the naines the ‘““Honey-
y

Who does not remember the sweet fragrance of these old, old favorites, friends of long ago?

Photo Cox Seed Co.

Clematis Montana

like a curved pipe; yellowish
brown in eolor. Strong
plants, 50e each.

AUSTRALIAN PEA VINE.
Pink flowers; fast growing.
25¢ each.

BIGNONIA GRANDIFLORA,
Trumpet Vine. Rapid-grow-
ing climber, bearing large
orange - yellow ' trumpet-
shaped flowers in great pro-
fusion. Strong plants, 30e
each,

BIGNONIA RADICANS. Scar-
let trumpet flowers; exceed-

ingly showy. 25e and 35e
each.

BIGNONIA TWEEDIANA. A
most beautiful climber;

bright canary-yellow flowers
shaded darker in the throat.
appearing in spring;* the
foliage is very beautiful. 35e
each.

BOUGAINVILLEA. These
climbers are becoming
Sreater favorites every year.
They have peculiarly shaped
flowers, somewhat resem-
bling the leaves in shape,
the color being of a rosy
lake, and produced at the
end of the branches in won-

en surface. It is widely planted in California, where it derful profusion. They are indispensable for the green-
succeeds admirably, and is much admired. Strong plants, house and do remarkably well in many protected situa-
50c each, $4.00 per 10; smaller, 25¢ each, $2.00 per 10. tions out of doors. Strong plants, 50e each.

ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO, Dutechman’s Pipe. A rapid climber; CLEMATIS CQCURALEA. 25c each.

foliage very large and handsome; flowers curiously shaped, CLEMATIS HENRYII.

Single, large, white. 75e each.

Ampelopsis Veitchii, or Boston Ivy.

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This variety pro-
in midsum-
very

CLEMATIS FLAMULA.
duces small white flowers
mer, literally covering the vine;
sweetly scented. 35e each.

CLEMATIS JACIKMANI. Deep violet pur-

ple flowers, produced in masses. Single.
T5e each.
CLEMATIS LANGUINOSA CANDIDA.

Cerise gray; extra large; exquisite. T5e
each. P

CLEMATIS MADAME KE. ANDRE. Deep
pink; a new color in the Clematis. 75e
each.

CLEMATIS MONTANA.
we have the ideal Clematis for this
State. The flowers are produced in
spring in wonderful profusion (as will!
be seen from the picture which we have
pleasure in presenting); they are about
the size of a dollar and are pure white.
The vine is a rapid, rampant grower.
Strong plants, 60e each.

CLEMATIS PANICULATA. A Japanese
climber, recently introduced into this
country, of unusual and attractive mer-
its; rapid grower; foliage of a glossy
rich green; the flowers are of medium
size, pure white, and of most delicious
fragrance. Strong plants, 35e each.

CLIANTHUS, “Searlet Parrot’s Bill.”
growing; very bright. 25¢ each.

HONEYSUCKLE, BELGIAN OR ENGLISH.
flowers; long bloomer; very fragrant.

HONEYSUCKLE, CHINESE TWINING.

HONEYSUCKLE, GOLD NETTED. A beautiful variety; the
leaves are veined golden yellow. 25e and 50c each. «<

HONEYSUCKLE, HALLEANA, HALW’S JAPAN HONEY-
SUCKLE. A strong, vigorous, almost evergreen sort, with
pure white flowers, changing to yellow; very fragrant; a
long and continuous bloomer. 50¢ each.

HONEYSUCKLE, YELLOW TRUMPET. A well-known va-
riety; yellow trumpet-shaped flowers; continuous bloomer;
very sweet. 35e each. Strong plants, 50c each.

HOPS (Humulus Lupulus). One of the very best climbers
for covering unsightly places. It is a rapid grower, and
bears a profusion of seed-pods suitable for many domestic
purposes. 50c per dozen (60c postpaid), $2.50 per 100.

In this variety

Fast

Red and yellow
soc each,

00e each.

Wistaria—White

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Clematis Paniculata. Photo Cox Seed Co.

IVY, ENGLISH, LARGE-LEAVED. Leaves thick, shining,

Jeathery. 35ce and 50c each.

IVY, ENGLISH, SMALL-LEAVED.
large plants, 50e each.

IVY, VARIEGATED, SILVER-LEAVED.
each.

JASMINE GRANDIFLORUM, Catalonian Jasmine. Plant is
of shrubby, half-climbing habit, with very delicate foli-
age, and its small, white, star-shaped, fragrant flowers

are produced in the greatest profusion all the year round.
50e each.

Small plants, 25e each;

Large plants, 50e

JASMINE REVOLUTUM, Yellow-Flowering Jasmine. Pro-
duces fragrant yellow flowers. 335e each.
JASMINE OFFICINALIS. Flowers pure white, sweetly

scented, produced in early spring. 35e¢ each.

MADEIRA VINE. A very handsome vine, of rapid growth,
bearing numerous white flowers. Se each; 6 for 25e.

MANDEVILLEA SUAVEOLENS, Chile Jasmine. Very frag-
rant star-shaped flowers; strong climber. 25e and 35e
each. %

MUEHLENBECKIA COMPLEXA, New Zealand Mattress Vine.
This pretty, strong-growing climber and trailer is very
desirable for covering old stumps of trees, rockwork, etc.
The foliage is small, dense and graceful.: 35e each.

PASSION VINE, Passiflora. These well-known hardy climb-
ers are familiar to and appreciated by all. They are of
rapid growth, and very attractive when covered with their
large, handsome flowers.

PASSION VINE, BLUE. 25e each.

PASSION VINE, PINK. 35e each.

PASSION VINE, SCARLET. Strong plants, 50e each.

PASSION VINE, Constamce Elliot. White. 25¢ each.

PERIPLOCA GRAECA, Silk Vine.
ful climber; will twine around a tree or other support to a
height of 30 or 40 feet; flowers purplish brown. 35e each.

PLUMBAGO CAPENSIS. Can be trained as a bush or climb-
er. Flowers light sky-blue, verbena-shaped, produced
throughout the entire summer; stands drought and water
and the brightest sunshine. 35e each.

PLUMBAGO, WHITE. Strong plants, 60ec each.

SMILAX. 20¢c cach, 3 for 50c.

SNAIL VINE (Caracalla phascolus). Produces curiously

shaped flowers, white and lavender color, and is a very
handsome climber. 50e each.

A rapid-growing, beauti-

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SOLANUM JASMINOIDES GRANDIFLORA.
ful climber. Its flowers are star-shaped, and borne in
\gsood-sized panicles or clusters. 25¢ each.

TECOMA JASMINOIDES. An evergreen climber, with bright
glossy foliage; flowers white with beautiful blotch of
lavender; flowers large, bell-shaped, appearing in clusters.
Hardy only in sheltered situations. 4-inch pots, 50¢e each.

A most beauti-

WISTARIA SINENSIS. This is one of our most admired
climbers, blooming in early spring. The flowers appear
in long, grape-like clusters, of a beautiful lavender color.
50e and $1.00 each.

WISTARIA SINENSIS ALBA. A fine variety,
white flowers. 50c and $1.00 each.

with pure

Palms, Dracenas and Ornamental Grasses

* Marked thus are for indoor, conservatory decoration, or warmer sections only.

From the pictures on pages 83, 84 and 85 some idea will be conveyed to the reader what can be done by Augheteas

planting of palms.
the tropics.

L Country roads can be made beautiful beyond description, private places can be made to resemble
Sidewalks can be set out to certain upright-growing varieties, which will add variety and beauty to the sur-

roundings. Let us take advantage of what Nature has done for us, and assist her in all possible ways.

a

Phenix Canariensis—Canary Island Date Palm.

*ARECA BAUERI. We have in this variety a handsome
palm for parlor decoration. The leaves are long and
arched, dark green, while the rib of the stem is black.
Succeeds well in any place in the house. 5-inch pots, 50e
each.

*ARECA SAPIDA.
admired by many.
each.

ARUNDO DONAX VARIEGATA.
tropical effects. The foliage is beautifully margined
creamy white; of fast growth. 50c¢ each.

BRAHEA EDULIS. Unsurpassed, whether grown outside (it
is very hardy) or as a pot plant. It has very large, fan-
shaped leaves, of bright green color; is never affected by
heat or cold: Plants in 4-inch pots, 50e each, $4.00 per 10;
5-inch pots, 75e each, $6.00 per 10; 6-inch pots, $1.25 each.
Balled, 11% foot, 75e each. Boxed, 3 to 4 feet, $4.00 each.

CALIFORNIA FAN PALM (Pritchardia filifera). The well-
known native palm. Leaf stalks very long; at the edge of
the leaves are produced many thread-like filaments; rapid
grower; 38-inch pots, 20e each, $1.50 per 10; 5-inch pots,
40c each, $3.00 per 10. Balled, 1% feet, 75e each.

Not quite as graceful as the preceding;
Strong plants, in 7-inch pots, $1.00

Splendid for producing

Photo Cox Seed Co.

CHAM4EROPS EXCELSA, Japanese Fan Palm. One of the
hardiest of the Fan Palms: Foliage dark green; the seg-
ments of the fan-shaped leaves deeply cut, the edges cov-
ered with tooth-like spines. Grows from 15 to 20 feet
high; very desirable for sidewalk decoration. Balled, 3
feet, $1.50 each; 4 feet, $2.00 each.

CHAMAEROPS NEPAULENSIS. <A dwarf-growing variety
of extreme beauty, perfectly hardy. 5-inch pots, 50c each.

' Balled, 3 to 4 feet, $2.50 each.

*CORYPHA AUSTRALIS (Livistonia). An Australian palm.
Foliage dark green; very symmetrically and regularly slit,
the segments partially doubled from base of petioles or ~
leaf stalk, which is thickly armed with crooked spines.
Used chiefly for house decoration, though hardy in some

locations. 3-inch pots, 35e each, $3.00 per 10; 7-inch pots,
$1.50 each.

*CYCAS REVOLUTA. The well-known “Sago Palm.” so
much in demand for inside decoration. The stems are

eylindrical, terminating in a crown of handsome, feather-
shaped leaves of thick, leathery texture. In southern
part of this State this variety grows to perfection out of
doors. 75e, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $3.00 and $5.00 each, accord-
ing to size.

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Washingtonia robusta—California Fan Palm.

COCOS PLUMOSUS. Hardy in some localities, and when
grown outside is of rapid growth. No handsomer palm
can be found than this. 5-inch pots, 75e each.

DRACAINA INDIVISA. A fine plant for outdoor planting in
California, and much in use for lawns, avenues and parks.
The small plants are fine for window decoration. 3-inch
pots, 25e each, $2.00 per 10. Balled, 1 to 1% feet, 40c¢ each,
$3.50 per 10; balled, 2 to 2% feet, 75e each, $7.00 per 10;
balled, 3 feet, $1.25 each; balled, 4 feet, $2.00 each.

DRACAINA, BROAD-LEAVED. Resembles the preceding,
excepting that the leaves are much broader; most hand-
some for parlor decoration. Balled, 1% feet, 80c each;
2 feet, $1.00 each.

EULALIA GRACILIMA. The foliage is narrow, long and
graceful; much used on lawns, where, when supplied lib-
erally with water, it produces a grand effect. 75e each.

*KENTIAS

These are undoubtedly the best palms for house decoration.
They are hardy and stand lots of abuse. Be careful and do
not water too often; wait until the soil appears dry. Too many
people think a palm should be kept constantly soaked. This
is a mistaken idea.

*KENTIA BELMOREANA. This fine palm is a valuable ad-
dition to our collection. Its leaves are pinnate, dark
green, and so beautifully crisp as to gain for it the name
of “Curly Palm.” It is very elegant and graceful in habit.
A native of Lord Howe’s Island, where it attains a height
of 40 feet. Plants in 38-inch pots, 35e each; in 4-inch pots,
75e each; in 5-inch pots, $1.00 each; 6-inch pots, $2.00 and
$3.00 each.

*KENTIA FOSTERIANA. One of the finest of the Kentias,
with graceful, bright green foliage. Plants in 3-inch pots,
35e each; in 4-inch pots, 75e each; in 5-inch pots, $1.00
each; in 6-inch pots, $3.00 each.

*LATANIA BORBONICA. Leaves large, fan-shaped, of a
very cheerful green color; plant of hardy construction,
and adapted to all decorative purposes within doors. Ap-
preciated by all the plant-loving community. Nice young
plants, 35e each; large plants, $1.50 and $3.00 each.

-*LIVISTONIA ROTUNDIFOLIA. Similar to the “Latania.”’
The leaves are, however, more rounded, and the stems
arched. A graceful house palm. Fine plants in 5-inch
pots, $1.50 each.

MUSA ENSETE, Abyssinian Banana. The noblest of all
plants is the great Abyssinian Banana. The fruit of this
variety is not edible, but the leaves are magnificent, long,
broad, and massive, of a beautiful green, with a broad
erimson midrib. The plant grows luxuriantly, from 8 to
20 feet high; it grows rapidly and attains gigantic pro-
portions, producing a tropical effect in one season. Plants
in 6-inch pots, 50c and 75e each.

PHGNIX CANARIENSIS, The Canary Island Date. The
handsomest and hardiest species of the date palm family.
Being a rapid grower, it soon develops into beautiful
specimens, with pinnate, dark green leaves, from 6 to 12
feet long, the divisions linear, lance-shaped, very much
pointed. It is fully as hardy as the native Fan Palm, and
differing so widely from that variety in its habit of growth,
color, and style of foliage, a finer contrast cannot readily
be imagined when the two'are planted, either opposite or
alternately in rows. 6-inch pots, 75e each. Balled, 1%
foot, 75e each; 2 to 3 feet, $1.50 each. Boxed, 3% feet, $4.00
each; 4% feet, $5.00 each; 6 to 7 feet $10.00 each.

PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Produces the date of commerce.
Boxed, 3 feet, $4.00 each.

PHGENIX FARINIFERA. The seeds are covered with a
sweet, mealy pulp, and the trunk yields a form of sago,
used by the Hindoos. Forms character leaves when young
and is particularly good for pot culture. Plants in 6-inch
pots, $1.00 each.

PHGNIX PALUDOSA, Swamp Date.
dark green foliage, and quite distinct.
pots, $1.00 each.

PHOENIX PUMILA. A grand, quick-growing sort, having
a slender trunk, not over 6 inches in diameter in a normal
size. Particularly useful species for avenue planting, as
it quickly reaches a good height and does not hold old
leaf stalks long; also very useful as a house palm. Plants
in 6-inch pots, $1.00 each.

PHGNIX RUPICOLA. This is one of the finest of the genus
for pots, and is not quite so hardy for the open ground
as many others. Has wide-spreading arching leaves.
Plants in 6-inch pots, $1.00 each.

PAMPAS GRASS. Strong clumps. 60e each.

*RAPHIS HUMILIS. China and Japan. A hardy little cane
palm, which suckers from the roots like the bamboo and
forms a dense clump of canes. A delicate and graceful
little plant, only 3 to 4 feet in height when full grown.
Strong plants, in 6 and 7 inch pots, $1.50 and $2.00 each.

A very fine sort, with
Plants in 6-inch

Abyssinian Banana.
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New Zealand Tree Fern.

*SEAFORTHIA ELEGANS. Leaves dark green; the leaf-
stems rather stout at their base, pinnate, lanceolate and
narrow bifid at the apex; the whole plant perfectly smooth
on a cylindrical smooth whitish-green stem. In the
southern part of the State this variety is hardy; very
handsome. Plants in 4-inch pots, 60¢e¢ each.

TRITOMA PFITZERII, Red-Hot Poker Plant. So called on
account of its scarlet flowers resembling that household
article. They are borne on long stiff stems during sum-
mer months, and are very effective. 75e each.

WASHINGTONIA ROBUSTA. One of the hardiest and most
beautiful of palms; in habit of growth resembling our
well-known California Fan Palm, but more symmetrical
and spreading; leaves fan-shaped, medium size, retaining
their dark green color during the winter months; stems
short, thorny; of upright, compact growth. Small plants,
25e each. Balled, 2 feet, $1.00 each; 21 feet, $1.50 each.

Sago Palm—Cycas revoluta.

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Select List of Ferns

ADIANTUM CROWEANUM, the New Maiden-Hair Fern. Of
much more rapid growth than “Cuneatum’”; the fronds
are also much longer. It originated at Utica, and has
been extensively grown for cutting purposes; it makes
quickly a handsome house plant. The new growth is of
a tawny red color. 4-inch pots, 75¢ each.

ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, Maiden-Hair Fern. This fine va-
riety is more generally grown than any of the other
sorts; for cutting, greenhouse, and parlor decoration.
5-inch pots, 50e¢ each; 6 and 7 inch pots, 75e each. In
hanging vases, 75e each,

ADIANTUM FORMOSUM. A tall-growing sort; makes hand-
some specimens. 6-inch pots, 75e each.

ADIANTUM GRACILIMUM. One of the most delicate and
graceful of Maiden-Hair Ferns. 6-inch pots, 75e each.
ASPLENIUM BULBIFERUM. Fronds very long and arched

Strong grower and of easy culture. 3-inch pots, 25e each.

Chamzrops excelsa—_Windmill Palm.
Photo Cox Seed Co.

ASPLENIUM FALCATUM, Holly Fern. A favorite variety
for house culture; the leaves are dark and very glossy,
and the fronds beautifully arched. 3-inch pots, 25e each.

ASPLENIUM NIDUS AVIS, Bird’s-Nest Fern. The fronds
of these curious looking ferns are long and broad, with
a dark colored midrib; the fronds in time attain a growth
of 7 or 8 feet, very dense, and in the center there is a
hairy growth, and as one looks down into it it resembles
a bird’s-nest; hence the name. Strong plants, $1.50 each.

BOSTON FERN (Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis). This
grand new fern has become very popular. It is one of the
very few plants that will thrive under ordinary house
eare. It grows well. and improves in size where most all
other ferns fail. The fronds droop and arch gracefully
over the edge of a pot or basket, and, as it is a very rapid
grower, it is not long before they reach the floor from
an ordinary parlor table. 25e, 35e and 50c each. In hang-~-
ing vases, 75e each,

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Phenix rupicola.
Photo Cox Seed Co.

NEPHROLEPIS COMPACTA CORDATA. Of
upright, compact growth; the leaves are
prettily undulated. 4-inch pots, 40e each.

NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA, Sword Fern.
Splendid extra hardy sort, well adapted for
house culture, succeeding, with ordinary
care, with every one whotriesit. 50c each.

NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONII New intro-
duction. Fronds long, arched and beau-
tifully crested; of a lovely, soft, pleasing
green. It is of rapid growth and soon
attains large size. Small plants, 25e each.
Plants in 4-inch pots, 50e each. In bas-
kets, $2.00 each.

NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTIT. A new introduc-
tiom. Claimed by introducer’ to be su-
perior in all respects to the Boston Fern.
It is of more rapid growth than the
Boston Fern (he says), making a much larger specimen
in a much shorter period. Plants in hanging pots, 75e each.

ONYCHIUM JAPONICUM. A most beautiful fern; the foli-
age is of a drooping habit, throwing out many shoots.
6-inch pots, $1.00 each.

POLYSTICHUM ANGULAREH, Lace Fern. 3-inch pots, 25e each.

PTERIS ARGYREA. Large bold foliage, with a broad
band of white through the center of each frond. 38-inch
pots, 35e each.

PTERIS CRETICA ALBA LINEATA. A very desirable sort;
the leaves beautifully margined silvery white. 38-inch
pots, 35e each.

PTERIS SERULATA. A pretty species, with divided leaves,
growing about a foot high; of easy growth. 3-inch pots,
25e each.

PTERIS TREMULA. A New Zealand species; much used for
cutting and for all decorative purposes. Grows to 2 feet
in height and makes fine specimen plants. - 4-inch pots,
50e each.

SELAGINELLA EMILIANA. A very charming variety, grow-
ing very dense. 3-inch pots, 35e each.

TREE FERN, NEW ZEALAND (Dicksonia antartica). We
have always been large importers of this truly grand Tree
Fern, and the ever-increasing demand has compelled us
to keep up with the times; so we have a good assortment
of well-established plants to offer from $5.00 to $25.00,
according to size. For greenhouse decoration the New
Zealand Tree Fern cannot be beat; or for outside work,
when planted in a sheltered location, they are also very
suitable. (See illustration).

Aspidistra.

Conservatory and Parlor

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‘Decorative Plants,

Under this heading we have included such piants as
flourish in the parlor, hall, greenhouse, and some in pro-
tected situations out of doors.

THE ASPARAGUS

These are all eminently swited for house cultwation, and
as a rule give the best of satisfaction. Their care is of the
simplest. Bear in nind that during the winter months too
much water must not be given; rather keep them on the “dry
side,’ increasing the water supply as the weather becomes
warmer. This rule applies to all plants that are grown wi
the sitting room or parlor. Frequent sprayings of the foliage
are necessary to insure continued health of the plants, and
exposure to the sun frequently will be found of great benefit.

ASPARAGUS COMORIENSIS. A variety of recent introduc-

of very strong growth; foliage similar to plumosus.
Strong plants, 5-inch pots, 50¢e each.

ASPARAGUS DECUMBENS. A variety of most beautiful
appearance. Strong plants, 50e each.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. The leaves are a bright green,
are gracefully arched, and are as finely woven as the
finest silken mesh, surpassing Maiden-Hair Ferns in
grace, fineness of texture, and richness of color. 25¢, Soc,
50e and $1.00, according to size. In hang-
ing vases, 75e each.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. <A variety of
recent introduction. It is as a basket
plant that this will prove most valuable.
20ce, 35e, 50c¢ each. In hanging vases,
75e each.

ASPARAGUS TENNUISSIMUS. It is a very
pleasing house - plant. Its graceful
branches are freely produced, and take
the place of smilax. 35e each.

ANTHERICUM VARIEGATUM. Foliage
beautifully striped yellowish white; suc-
ceeds admirably in the window; also
much esteemed as a basket plant. 4-inch
pots, 35e each.

Snes

tion;

Brahea edulis—Guadalupe Island Palm.
Photo Cox Seed Co.

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View in tropical California (Cocos plumesus in center of
group). Photo Cox Seed Co.

ASPIDISTRA LURIDA. This is the plant one sees so many
of in windows, halls, and stores. The foliage is large.
lily like in appearance, of a dark green color. It is of
rugged constitution and will stand in locations that would
kill most plants. 75e, $2.00 and $3.00 each, according to
size.

ASPIDISTRA LURIDA VARIEGATA.
the preceding.
and $3.50 each. 2

BEGONIAS, Flowering Warieties. We know of no plants
better adapted to amateur cultivation than these. As pot
plants for.summer or winter cultivation they have few
equals.

BEGONIA, ARGENTEA GUTTATA. This beautiful sort
has the silvery blotches of Alba Picta and the yrace and

A variegated form of
Large plants, in 7 and 8 inch pots, $2.50

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Dracena.

Pampas Grass.

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Ten-mile drive of Palms, Oleanders,

Eucalyptus.

Pampezs Grass, and
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peauty of growth of Olbia. It has purple bronze leaves,
oblong in shape, with silvery markings, and is in every
way a most beautiful Begonia. It produces white flowers
in punches on the ends of the stems. 25e¢ and 50e each.

BEGONIA, ALBA PERFECTA GRANDIFLORA. The foliage
resembles Rubra in shape, but is of a lighter green. It
is a pure-white flowering Begonia of much merit. 35e
each.

BEGONIA, ALBA PICTA. Is shrubby in habit and compact
in form, having long, slender, lance-shaped leaves on short
stems, thickly studded with silvery white, the spots gradu-
ating in size from the center toward the margin; foliage
small; the branches are upright in growth. 25e each.

BEGONIA METALLICA. A fine, erect-growing Begonia,
with dark rough leaves; the surface is a lustrous bronze-
green, with a metallic-like hue, veins depressed and dark
red, under side of leaves and stem hairy. The panicles

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of unopened buds are bright red, covered with granular FOURCROYA ROZELLI. A quick-growing handsome house

red hairs, like a surface of plush; when opened it is a plant. 4-inch pots, 35¢ each.

waxy white. Perfectly distinct from any other Begonia. HANGING BASKETS. TIilled with Asparagus Sprengerii,

25e each; large plants, 50e each. Boston Ferns, Asparagus Plumosus, Pierson Ferns. $1.50
CAREX JAPONICA. A beautiful plant; foliage grass-like, and $2.00 each.

graceful and prettily bordered with white; very useful HANGING TERRA COTTA POTS. Very pretty, of a new

for hanging baskets. 5-inch pots, 25e each. design, having holes in pot so they can be hung up. The
COLEUS. 15c and 25¢ each. Ready in April. pot is filled with Maiden-Hair Ferns, Asparagus plumosus,
CYCLAMEN. Charming plants, with beautiful foliage and Boston Ferns. 75¢ each.

richly-colored fragrant flowers. Universal favorites for ISOLEPIS GRACILIS. A pretty grass-like plant, valuable

winter and spring blooming. Pot grown plants, in leaf for hanging-baskets and decorating the edges of benches

and bloom, 25e each, $2.50 per dozen. in greenhouses. 4-inch pots, 25e each. ;
DRACANA TERMINALIS. A highly ornamental variety, PANICUM VARIEGATUM. 25e each. :

with blood-red foliage. 4-inch pots, 35e each. NEW UMBRELLA PLANT. It is entirely distinct from the
FICUS ELASTICA, India Rubber Plant. Very large, smooth, old sort. It is of rapid growth, throwing up numerous

leathery leaves, ever-green foliage; generally -esteemed shoots in an incredibly short time. 25e and 35¢ each.

one of the finest house plants grown, the plant attaining UMBRELLA PLANT (Cyperus Alternifolius). This well-

a large size. 5-inch pots, 18 inches, $1.25 eaeh; larger, known plant, always popular, seems now to be in greater

$2.00 and $4.00 each. demand than ever it was. 25ce, 35e and 50¢ each.

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Beauty of Night (Cactus). St. George (Single). Frank Smith (Fancy).

Of late years these have sprung into wonderful prommence, and are becoming more and more popular every year.
This is not to be wondered at, considering how they have bcen improved upon. The Cactus Dahlia of to-day is much
superior to the old “show” round stiff sorts (though still admired by many) of old. The Cactus varieties have long twisted
petals, resembling in many cases chrysanthemums.

CULTIV ATION.—While the Dahlia is one of the easiest of all flowers to cultivate, it by no means follows that it
requires no attention. In fact, no flower that we have ever cuitivated will gwe such a generous response to good cultwa-
tion as the Dahlia. Deep and thorough stirring of the soil during the early growth of the plant is indispensable to success.
With poor cultivation or neglect, the flower will rapidly degeneiate—becoming semi-double and faded in color. The Dahlia,
with but few exceptions, should be given an open, sunny situation for at least a portion of each day. It is a rank feeder
and should be given rich soil and kept free from weeds. We are in favor of taking up the roots every year, as soon as
the tops are cut down by the frost, and laid away in saw dust or im a dry place. Plant them out again in MAY, OR
THEY CAN BE PLANTED AS LATE AS THE END OF JUNE. We strongly advise our customers not to be m a
hurry about setting the Dahlia out, as it is essentially a fall flower, and when planted early they bloom in the
hot summer months, and the flowers are very inferior, and at that season they are generally infested with an insect
called “‘Diabrotica,’ resembling a lady bug, which does much damage to the flower of the Dahlia. This insect disappears
later on; hence our reason for advising late planting. So many of our customers have been disappointed in this respect
just through early planting. Continuing with our remarks about cultivating, as soon as the plants are about two feet
high, they should be staked, care being taken that the stake is driven far enough away from the root, so that it may not
be injured. Mulch heavily with old, well-rotted manure, and give the plants a thorough soaking once in ten days or two
weeks. Frequent syringing adds gveatiy to the health and vigor of the plant. Disbudding or picking off some of the flower
buds and leaving only a few on one bush adds greatly to the size of the bloom. Dahlias can be set out from two kinds of
roots, viz., DRY ROOTS and GREEN POT PLANTS. The former can be obtained as soon as we dig them, in December, and can
be kept in sawdust, as above described, till planting time. It is better to order early or when you are getting your other
stock.

GREEN POT PLANTS will not be ready for delwery before May; they are grown in pots and raised from a cutting.
There are some of the newer sorts which we can supply in green plants only. These—green plants—you will please remem-
ber, will all bloom the first season after planting, and at the same time they are forming a bulb, which will do for planting
out next season. THE DAHLIA KEEPS ON MULTIPLYING YEAR AFTER YEAR.

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NINE NOVELTIES
Green plants only. Ready in May.
50c each, or $4.00 for the set, one of each.

ALBION. One of the best white Cactus Dahlias yet intro-
duced; the petals are very large and of true cactus form.
It is a constant bloomer; the stems are long and stiff.

COMET. A grand fancy cactus variety, which has proven
most satisfactory with us this last season, The ground
color is silvery rose, speckled and striped crimson. The
stems are long and stiff, and the flowers are borne well
above the foliage. Good keeper.

F. H. CHAPMAN. Yellow overlaid with deep orange; very
bright and effective. A flower of grand form and largest
size, with narrow, beautifully incurved petals.

GOLDFINCH. Clear bright cinnamon; the best of
shade; petals gracefully incurved.

H. J. JONES. Delicate primrose center, beautifully shading
off to sweetest rosy pink. A magnificent large flower with
long narrow petals; exceedingly free in bloom. The
stems are all that can be desired.

KREMHILDE. Delicate shell-pink with white at center;
of good cactus form; a free and long bloomer.

this

Monareh (Decorative Dahlia).

SPOTLESS QUEEN. A grand new Cactus Dahlia, pure white;
stems long and Stiff.

SYLPH. Rich golden-yellow; petals long and narrow, double
to center. Free and constant in bloom; stems good. A
highly commendable sort.

WESUVIUS. A fancy cactus sort, much admired; the ground
coloring is cinnamon-yellow, striped and penciled scarlet;
petals long and full to center. :

NINE OTHER NEWER CACTUS DAHLIAS
Those with an asterisk in front of name can only be
supplied in green plants in May.
35e each, $3.50 per dozen.

ALPHA. A most unique color; white striped, spotted and
splashed with crimson. Some times half the flower comes
erimson and half white; in such cases the flower is most
striking and odd. Good cactus shape, very free-flowering.

J. H. JACKSON. The deepest, darkest maroon-black; very
large. In form, shape, size and color a great improve-
ment on all dark Dahlias heretofore offered. The stems
are all that can be desired, being long, strong, and hold
the flowers well above the foliage; a good keeper, of grand
cactus form. As near perfection as any flower can be.

J. W. BAGGE. Color bright radiant orange,

Bavarian Flag (Cactus Dahlia).

with a tint
indescribably beautiful shade;
blooming qualities

of shining vermilion, an
flowers extremely large; stems long;
unexcelled.

*MRS. MAWLEY. The finest yellow Cactus Dahlia of larg-
est size, coming on strong stems; fine form and shape;
every bloom coming perfect; deep canary-yellow. Superior
1o all other yellow sorts.

*MAJOR TUPPENNY. Center of the petals yellow-tipped
and bordered with dark buff, beautifully blended; stems
long and strong, carried well above the foliage; a good
keeper. A novel color.

OCTOPUS. White, tinted blush, very large; good shape,
free bloomer; good stems and an excellent keeper.

*PRINCESS ENA. Color clear golden buff; flowers of larg-
est size, thrown high above the foliage on the stoutest,
strongest stems of any Dahlia. A very fine variety and
entirely distinct. Should be in every collection.

PRINCE OF YELLOWS. Another
not aS many-petaled as Mrs. Mawley;
stout; a grand keeper.

grand yellow Cactus;
stems long and_

Britannia (Cactus Dahlia).

Deep cardinal red; perfect Cactus form,
stems all that can be

WM. JOWETT.
every petal quilled, very large;
desired; very free in bloom.

THREE NEW FANCY DAHLIAS
25e each, or $2.50 per dozen.

ADMIRAL SCHLEY. A seedling of American Flag and a
great improvement on that popular variety. It is of same
color and marking—bright crimson with a broad white
stripe through the center of each petal—but much larger
and fully as profuse a bloomer.

JUDAH. The color varies—sometimes solid primrose-
yellow, sometimes primrose-yellow shaded and suffused
old gold, sometimes striped and penciled crimson, some-
times the flowers are solid crimson. All these types often
appear on the same plant.

OLYMPIA. One of the grandest Fancy Dahlias to date.
The flowers are of immense size, measuring 6 to 7 inches
across, with full high center and, owing to the great
length of the petals when opening, there is never a green
center showing, even when the buds are first expanding.
The color is deep rose-pink, striped and penciled. witha
rich crimson.

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THREE NEW DECORATIVE DAHLIAS
25e each; $2.50 per dozen.

FRANK L. BASSETT. Bright royal purple, shading to blue.
The nearest approach to a blue Dahlia yet produced; the
flowers are large, of fine form, and, although such a pro-
fuse bloomer, they are perfectly full to the center until
the last. }

*MRS. ROOSEVELT. One of the finest novelties that has
been offered in years. It is of immense size, 6 to 7 inches
in diameter; something of the form of Grand Duke Alexis
but not so stiff and heavy. The color is a delicate blush
pink. The plant is very strong, vigorous, growing about
5 feet high; of branching habit, and for such a large flower
an extremely profuse bloomer. ;

*MRS. WINTERS. Color pure waxy white, which shows no
tint of variation even in the strongest sunlight. at
blooms very freely, producing flowers from 5 to 7 inches
in diameter.

THREE GRAND NEW SHOW DAHLIAS
\ 25¢e each; $2.50 per dozen.

‘BLACK DIAMOND. The color is dark, jet-black when the
flower first expands, and gradually changing to a deep
velvety maroon-black. The flowers are large, of fine
regular form, and good substance.

PINK DANDY. In color it is a pure pink.
are of beautiful form, with full high center.
is strong, sturdy, vigorous, of branching habit.

RED HUSSAR. The flowers are large, of regular form, with
a full high center and good texture. The color is purest
cardinal-red, without trace of purple or crimson. It is
the best bright red Dahlia for florists, because its free-
branching habit gives long, stiff, but slender stems with
practically no disbudding.

The flowers
The plant

SEVEN NEW SINGLE DAHLIAS

All these are of dwarf, bushy growth, and need but little
staking, unless in very exposed situations. Many people prefer
single Dahlias. They are like most single flowers, more
esthetic and graceful than the double. The coloring is equally
vivid and brilliant, and they bloom even more abundantly. A
few plants will give quantities of cut flowers from early June
to the middle of November, if old blooms are kept picked off.

25¢e each; $2.50 per dozen.

ANEMONE. Pure white, without blemish; fine large size.

resembling the beautiful single white anemones in form.

Hydrangea Hortensis.

BLACKBIRD. Black, changing to rich, velvety maroon,
with a bright red spot at the base of each petal; the
flowers are large, regular in form and of fine texture and
finish.

GAILLARDIA. Golden-yellow, with a broad band or disc
of red around the yellow center; named from its striking
resemblance to Gaillardia grandiflora. A distinct type
that will become a popular favorite. bs

GOLD STANDARD. Pure deep yellow, of largest size, finest
form and texture.

LAWRENCE KRAMER. The color is a deep, bright rosy
pink of the richest, brightest shade, without tint or
blemish, in marked contrast with so many of the so-called

pink singles, which are shaded crimson, violet or
lavender.
PAULINE. The flowers are large, of even, regular form;

petals somewhat cupped and borne on long stems; the
color is pure white, pordered violet, margined dark glow-
ing crimson. The white stripe runs through the entire
length of the petal, and the colors are arranged in rain-
bow-like order on either side, from. the pure white through
pink, rose and violet, into the richest crimson.

*SILVION. This is another striking novelty that cannot be
passed by those wanting the very choicest Dahlias. The
formation is so entirely distinct, while the color combina-
tion is gorgeous. The flowers are large, 4 to 5 inches
across, rich velvety cardinal, with a broad white stripe
running through the center of each petal. Occasionally
the flowers are solid color, when it is one of the finest of
the high-colored singles. The petals are long, pointed and
beautifully twisted. The plant is a tall, branching grower
and an extremely free bloomer, while the flowers can be
cut on long, stiff but slender and graceful stems.

NEW FRENCH COLLARETTE DAHLIAS

An entirely new type of single Dahlia, which has produced
a great sensation the past three years wherever shown, and
which has been awarded highest honors. The peculiarity of
the type lies in the development of the four stamens into
short rays or petals at the base of the petal, which form
a frill or collar around the center. As the collar is entirely
distinct im color from the rest of the flower, it is most unique
and striking. We offer two of the most distinct varieties. We
were pleasantly surprised and delighted with the habits of
both these varieties, as they are of dwarf, branching habit
and extremely profuse bloomers, starting with the earliest and
continuing m full bloom until frost. j

35¢e each.
JOSEPH GOUJON. The flowers are
quite large, orange-red shading to

deep red, with light canary-yellow
collar. This variety has ten to
twelve petals instead of the regula-
tion eight. di

PRESIDENT VIGER. The most beau-
tiful and striking of the two varie-
ties. Rich, deep blood-red, shading
darker toward the base of the petals,
with pure white collar, occasionally
suffused with rosy carmine. The
flowers are always perfect, with
eight petals; it is an extremely early
and profuse bloomer.

NEW SINGLE DAHLIA

LEONE. A grand new single sort;
flowers pink, streaked white; of im-
mense size, perfect form; stems all
that can be desired. 35e each; $3.00
per dozen.

TRUE CACTUS DAHLIAS OF RE-
CENT INTRODUCTION.

“Green plants only. Ready April and
May. 25e each; $2.50 per dozen.
*BAVARIAN FLAG. Apricot yellow,
beautifully striped with pink. Stout,

Photo Cox Seed Co. long stems. A lovely sort.

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BEAUTY OF NIGHT. An intense dark,
‘velvety black. The petals are long,
pointed and twisted; stems long and
stiff, and hold the flowers well above
the foliage; very free in bloom.

BRITANNIA. Delicate shade of soft
salmon pink, blended with apricot.
Petals long and twisted. Very full
in bloom, stems long and _ stiff.
Superb.

COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. A most
beautiful Cactus Dahlia of true type.
Color rich salmon tinted with apricot
at the base of the petals, carmine
pink toward the tips; stems long and
stiff; very free in bloom. Mard to
beat.

HOHENZOLLERN.
much twisted and pointed.
desirable.

INNOVATION. Reddish scarlet, ends
of petals distinctly tipped with white.

Buff-orange; petals
Very

MATCHLESS.
almost same shade as the “Black
Prince” rose. In form, color, size, and growth this variety
is perfect. Blooms for a long period.

MONARCH. The color is a rich glowing velvety crimson;
stems very long and stout, and hold the flowers well
above the foliage. Very floriferous indeed.

MRS. SANDERS. A beautiful deep golden-yellow; grand
flowers, borne well above rich foliage, on long, stiff stems.
One that we can highly recommend to all Dahlia lovers.

*PROGENITURE. The finest red Cactus Dahlia yet pro-
duced. Intense dark, cardinal-red; large size; heavy
flowers, coming perfect, and so free flowering that the
whole plant is covered with blooms; petals are beautifully
quilled, ends cleft or beautifully fimbriated. A unique
variety that should be in every garden.

RANJI. Dark plum color; true cactus form; petals much
twisted.
RADIANCE. Soft vermilion-scarlet; shining with a gloss

that illuminates the blooms; true cactus form. Good in
every way. A brilliant variety that must be seen to be
appreciated.

RUBY. Correctly described by its name. Intense ruby-
red; tips of each petal just touched with magenta, spark-
ling like a jewel; petals are quilled and well pointed; the
blossoms come perfect, on good stems, and never show any
center, A variety that is hard to surpass.

SIEGEFRIED. A good white Cactus Dahlia; good size; per-
fect cactus form; of pure ivory white; long incurved
petals; very double and free flowering.

STANDARD BEARER. We have grown this variety at our
nursery for the last three years, and find it to be one of
the finest scarlet Cactus Dahlias in existence. Petals are
long, twisted, and beautifully quilled; color intense scarlet,
never fading; flowers borne on long, stiff stems, and well
above the foliage. It is a continuous bloomer.

WM. CUTHBERTSON. Bright, rich, crimson-lake. Petals
long and of best cactus form; flowers very freely produced
and carried well above the foliage, on long, stiff stems. A
grand sort.

DECORATIVE DAHLIAS
These sorts are more uniform in shape than the “Cactus.”
25e each; $2.50 per dozen.

*AMERICAN FLAG. Bright orange, sometimes tipped white.
Much admired. Free bloomer.

COUNTESS OF PEMBROKE. Perfect form and double to
the center. Color rosy lavender, beautiful shade. A mag-
nificent sort.

GILT EDGE.

HENRY STEDWICK.
narrow.

Buff, striped and tipped with pure white.
Rich velvety maroon; petals long and

Wine for dry banks, ete.

MRS. HARTONG. Apricot yellow and buff, each petal tipped
with lavender-pink. A good sort.

PATRICK HENRY. Pure white; of good decorative shape;
stems long and stout; very full in bloom.

SHOW AND FANCY DAHLIAS

These are the old style of Double Dahlias much improved.
Shape of the flowers in this class are mostly ball-shaped.
All of them of wonderful formation.

25e each; $2.50 per dozen.

A. D. LIVONIT. <A clear deep rose. The flower is well built
up in the center; petals beautifully quilled.
FRANK SMITH. Deep maroon, tipped white;
full to the center; petals beautifully quilled.

best “Fancies.”

GERMANIA. A novel variety that has attracted great at-
tention; bright deep pink; petals reflexed and serrated.
*GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. A magnificent flower of large size
and distinctly unique; petals are rolled up so that the

edges overlap; color pure white.

KAISER WILLIAM. Yellow, tipped scarlet; very large and
double. A prolific bloomer.

*LOTTIE ECKFORD. This is a “Fancy Dahlia.’ The
ground is white, spotted and striped with pink and
erimson.

MAID OF KENT. Another “Fancy Sort.’ Scarlet-crimson
at base of petals, point of each petal being white.

*MISS BROWNING. Beautiful canary-yellow; tip of each
petal faintly suffused with white.

QUEEN OF YELLOWS. A _ beautiful clear yellow;
large and double.

STORM KING.
profuse bloomer.

large and
One of the

very

Pure white; perfect form. An extremely
Dwarf habit. Fine for bedding.

SINGLE DAHLIAS
Some of the older good sorts. 25¢ each; $2.50 per dozen.
BRILLIANT. Deep, rich, vivid, velvety scarlet; flowers
medium-sized, produced on good stems; good keeper; ex-
ceedingly free flowering. A mass of bright color through-
out the entire season.
GRACILIS. White, tinted blush; dashed, splashed, streaked,
and spotted with crimson and dark red in a beautiful

manner. Of the hundreds of blooms covering a single
bush scarcely two are marked alike. Very fine.
RAINBOW. Intensely bright crimson, shaded cerise and

col-
ister

tipped with pink. The blending and shading of these
ors is indescribable; it fairly shines with a metallic
that no words can do justice to. One of the very best.

*ST. GEORGE. Pure yellow, without spot or shading;
stems; free bloomer.

long

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a ea
e planting. To say that this variety originated with the
Carnations same grower that sent out Mrs. Lawson and Mrs. Patton,
should be a guarantee for its sterling qualities. 20¢ each;
$2.00 per dozen.

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. Deep, rich brilliant scarlet,
heavily shaded maroon; the form in this novelty is as
near perfect as in any carnation yet produced. The size
averages fully 3 inches in diameter; the stems are 2% to
3 feet in length. Strong and stout. l5e¢ each; $1.50 per

In the following list will be found none but the newest
and choicest varieties. Ready March.

NOTE.—Customers selecting their own Carnations are re-
spectfully requested to add to their orders a few supple-
mentary sorts, lest by previous orders the stock of any
particular variety should be exhausted; this being especially
mecessary late in the season.

dozen.
CHOICK NEW AND NEWER SORTS PROSPERITY. One of the most remarkable Carnations yet
BOSTON MARKET. We wish to call particular attention originated, producing probably the largest average size
to this grand white variety, as we know of no variety blooms of any variety known, the flowers averaging from
of any color that will produce as many flowers or do as 3% to 4 inches. The plant is extremely healthy in growth
well out of doors as this variety. Plants very compact, and a continuous bloomer. It is a first-class keeper in
with long wiry stems, which hold the snowy white every respect and a splendid shipper. The color is distinct
blooms perfectly erect. 15e each; $1.50 per dozen. from any other variety, the ground color being pure white
ENCHANTRESS. Of recent introduction. A very pleasing overlaid with pink mottles, deepening toward the center,
shade of light pink, deepening toward the center; flowers the color scheme reminding one of the beautiful tints often
very large, borne on long, stiff stems; habit of plant seen in azaleas and rhododendrons. 20¢ each; $2.00 per

strong and vigorous. 20e each; $2.00 per dozen. dozen.
KFLAMINGO. A very large, intense scarlet; carried on WHITE LAWSON. A grand white variety; a sport from
unusually long and stiff stems. Very free for such a Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson. First introduced in 1904; one
large flower. 20c each; $2.00 per dozen. of the very finest whites to date. The fact that this

variety is a sport from Mrs. Lawson
should recommend it to all lovers
of carnations. 20¢ each; $2.00 per
dozen.

VARIEGATED LAWSON. Another sport
of that grand variety—Mrs. Thomas
W. Lawson. Color, pure white
ground, striped with delicate pink.
A peculiar feature of this variety is
that when several blooms are placed
together the ground color appears to
be a very delicate shade of pink.
20c each; $2.00 per dozen.

Fuchsias

1Se each; $1.50 per dozen, for small
plants. Larger plants (ready May).
25e each; $2.50 per dozen.
BISMARCK. Sepals bright red, corolla
double, dark plume. One of the best.
Constant bloomer.

BERLINER KINE. A large, double
white Fuchsia. One of the very best.

MRS. E. G HILL. Best and largest;
double white.

PHENOMENAL. The largest double
Fuchsia, of dark color; tube and
sepals scarlet carmine, corolla meas-

White Marguerite. Photo Cox Seed Co. uring 2% inches in diameter, of a

rich dark-blue color.

PROCUMBENS, TRAILING. As a Fuchsia, this is an inter-
esting sort, and of value for hanging pots and baskets.
Covered with pretty leaves, bright flowers, and red ber-

ries. The flowers are small and show several colors, the
anthers being blue.

HARRY FENN. A very large, extremely full flower, deeply
fringed and very fragrant. In color, a fine crimson, a
little lighter in color than Governor Roosevelt and much
freer in bloom than that variety. Stems long, and stiff
enough to carry the flowers very nicely. 20¢ each; $2.00
per dozen.

SYLVANUS. Short tube and long rosy crimson sepals,

MRS. THOMAS W. LAWSON. A grand deep pink carnation bluish purple corolla

of very large size; blooms carried very erect on strong

heavy stems; unusually free in growth and bloom. No STORM KING. A perfect gem. Dwarf habit; sepals dark
earnation to date has created such a sensation as this carmine, corolla white, shaded rose. A magnificent large,
variety; thirty thousand dollars having been paid for double variety.

the original stock. 15e each; $1.50 per dozen.

MRS. PATTON. A beautiful variegated carnation; sent out
by the originator of Lawson. Flowers very large and full;

e
carried on long wiry stems; ground color pure glistening Fleliotrope

white delicately striped with fine pink stripes. Very free

in growth and. bloom. It is with pleasure that we call ee US 10¢ each, $1.00 per dozen. Strong plants -
the attention of all lovers of carnations to this variegatea Te#4y April), 20c each, $2.00 per dozen.
sort. 20c each; $2.00 per dozen. QUEEN. Very dark.

NELSON FISHER. A very deep pink in color, deeper than
Lawson; flowers finely formed, with fringed edges. We
ean recommend this variety very highly for out-door SNOW WREATH. White.

SAPPHIRE. Purple, white center.

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COX SEED COMPANY —

Abutilons

Small plants, 15e each; $1.50 per dozen.
25e each.

BOULE DE NIEGE. The best pure white, up to date.

GOLDEN FLEECE, OR GOLDEN BELLS. A bright golden-
yellow abutilon, of strong, vigorous habit.

SAWITZI. Foliage beautifully edged creamy white.

SCARLET GEM. A rich bright scarlet.

THOMPSONII PLENA. Has perfectly double flowers, that
resemble in form a double hollyhock. Color a rich deep
orange, shaded and streaked with crimson; the foliage is
beautifully variegated.

Large plants,

Geraniums

Price for plants in 2%-inch pots, 15¢e each, $1.50 a dozen;
available to April ist. After that date, for 3 and 4 inch
pots, 20c each, $2.00 per dozen.

ALICE OF VINCENNES. Border of intense scarlet, forming
a band around the body, color of a rosy-pink, heavily
veined with scarlet, center white; a very brilliant com-
bination of colors. Single.

COUNTESS OF HARCOURT. Pure

snow white. A grand _ bedder.
Florets large and beautifully
formed.

JEAN VWIAUD. Soft, pure pink, with
two white blotches; dwarf, stocky
grower, rigid stems, large trusses,
perfect florets.

LE GAULOIS. Double scarlet of very
intense color, in large trusses pro-
duced in the greatest freedom; a
splendid bedder.

MRS. J. M. GAAR. Single, white; of
dwarf, compact form.

M. P. MORLAN. Large flowers of
rosy salmon, center white, sur-
rounded by a halo of bright salmon.
Single.

MARQUIS CASTELLANE. Immense —
flowers about 2% inches in diameter;
two beautiful shades of red; petals
undulating on the edges.

MADAME LANDRY. Double; very
free and constant in bloom through-
out the season; trusses large, and
florets of the finest size and circular
in form; color clear salmon, center
shading to copper with a white
eye.

MADAME L. ABBEMA. This lovely
variety has large, round florets of
an exquisite shade of blush pink,
mottled, and shading into white; nicely filled with petals.

MADAME JULES CHRETIEN. Clear rosy scarlet, with a
tinge of magenta. Double.

PIEDMONT. Single vermilion; very large, grand bloomer.

Ss. A. NUTT. The very best of the dark crimson scarlet
bedders.

TAMATAVE. Large, clear bright red

round, full flower;

shading to orange. ¢

THE SWAN. A grand double white variety, constantly in
bloom.

HYBRID, BEDDING, AND SCENTED-LEAVED
GERANIUMS

MRS. POLLOCK. There is nothing that can compare with
the beautiful markings of the Golden Tricolor Geraniums.
The foliage is of an exquisite bright bronze-red zone,
belted with crimson and edged with golden yellow.

BISMARCK. Bronze leaved. Fine for bedding.

CRYSTAL PALACE GEM.

MARSHAL MeMAHON. Bronze foliage.

MOUNT OF SNOW. Silver edge; strong grower.
the best silver-leaved Geraniums.

One of
Flowers scarlet.

PLANT ANNUAL, 1906. 94

MADAME SALORII. A grand little variety, with leaves
from 1 to 2 inches in diameter; center of leaves rich
olive green, with broad margins of pure white. Plant
very dwarf, growing in dense round masses.

SCENTED GERANIUMS. Wern Leaf Rose, Nutmeg, Scarlet
Flowering Rose, Peppermint.

IVY-LEAVED GERANIUMS
Are indispensable for covering banks, fences, etc. They
are almost continuously in bloom, and require very little
water.

‘CHAS. TURNER. The handsomest Ivy Geranium ever in-
troduced; flowers 2% inches, trusses 6 inches across. The
color is a deep bright pink, approaching scarlet in color,
the upper petals feathered maroon. Quite double.

FLOURENS. Large irregular flowers, salmon shaded with
Tose, large petals.

JOAN D’ARC. Pure double white.

BP. CROZY. A grand hybrid between the zonales and ivies,
having the foliage of the former, while the forms of truss
and florets are found only among the ivies. The color is
soft bright scarlet, with veinings of maroon. A grand
bedder. Profuse in bloom.

VARIEGATED LEAVED.

A Fine Bench of Adiantum.

Photo Cox Sced Vo.

Ever-blooming Cannas

Cannas are without doubt the finest of ornamental plants,
producing large, bold foliage of various shades of green and
dark metallic hues, while the flowers are massive, and rangé
from orange, yellow and scarlet, deep crimson, and magenta.
They are particularly swited to our climate, only requiring
abundance of water to produce a grand sub-tropical effect to
our gardens. These are the best varieties in cultivation.
Always in bloom; they are not like the old varieties of Cannas
that seldom flower, but are always covered with thew large,
handsome trusses of bloom.

25e each, or $2.50 per dozen, by express, at purchaser’s
expense.
peculiar
Very

ALLEMANNIA. A new introduction. Flowers
shade of orange red, edged yellow; of enormous size.
choice.

ALPHONSE BOUVIER. This is a grand Canna for outdoor
bedding; it begins to bloom very early and is one con-
tinuous mass of crimson the entire season; 5 to 6 feet.

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AUSTRIA. Pure canary-yellow; of large size, and a con-
tinuous bloomer.

FLORENCE VAUGHAN. Flowers are very large, of the
most perfect form, with broad, overlapping petals, nicely
rounded at the ends. Color brilliant yellow, spotted with
bright red; 3% to 4 feet.

PLUTO. Dark purplish foliage; large, round, purple and
scarlet flowers, streaked with gold, yellow center, blotched
vermilion; 4 feet.

PRESIDENT McKINLEY. Brilliant crimson, with scarlet
shading; truss large, compact, of good shape; produced
very freely; foliage deep green, with chocolate margin;
of dwarf habit.

SOUVENIR DE PRESIDENT CARNOT.
bronze foliage; 5 feet.

Violets

50c per dozen; $4.00 per 100.

PRINCESS OF WALES. This grand variety is of French
origin; produces grand single flowers of a beautiful violet
blue color in great abundance, and after years of trial
has been found to be the best single biue.

MARIE LOUISE.
variety.

MADAME MILLOT. A unique sort, producing flowers with
a pink tinge. 75e per dozen.

Vermilion scarlet;

The well-known double light purpie

Pelargoniums

(Lady Washington Geraniums)—Regal, Fringed, and Deco-
rative Varieties.

This magnificent group includes those varieties whose habit
is more robust, and the flowers much larger than those of the
Show Pelargoniums. Their petals are either frilled or fringed,
and overlap each other in such a manner that they present
the appearance of being double. Several of the varieties dis-
play a warmth and richness of coloring not found in any
other class.

20e each; $2.00 per dozen. Ready in March and April.
Please state if we can substitute, if necessary.

ANITA. A most charming flower of extraordinary size,
combining with it great freedom of bloom; of a lovely
shade of brightest pink; upper petals grandly feathered
with dark, velvety crimson, with an almost -white center.

CHAMPION. White, delicately shaded blush, small lake

blotch in lower petals, upper petals feathered with maroon
and red; large trusses.

Princess of Wales Violets.

DOROTHY. Soft shade carmine-rose; white center, sur-
rounded with lilac shade; all the petals margined white;
upper petals blotched maroon.

DUKE OF ALBANY. Deep, rich crimson maroon, margined
with rosy lake; light center, surrounded with violet, rose
shading. A grand, dark variety, having a very full ap-
pearance.

DUCHESS OF TECK. Very large trusses of extra large,
semi-double white flowers; petals undulated and frilled.
MABEL. Upper petals brilliant dark maroon, under petals

soft rosy pink; large white center.

MRS. O. W. CHILDS. Very large trusses, of extra large
fluted flowers, of an exquisite shade of rose pink.

MADAME VIBERT. Ground color rose, almost covered
with brilliant black-maroon blotches; light center and
edges.

MADAME THIEBAUD. Blotched and marbled rose and
white ground; upper petals marked with crimson maroon;
large white center, and edges of petals also white.

MR. WORTHINGTON. Large flowers, with elegantly fringed
margins, of a beautiful orange-scarlet color; center light
maroon; upper petals blotched with intense black.

PRESIDENT McKINLEY. Rich, velvety pink; each’ petal
edged white; semi-double.

FRINCE. GEORGE. Large trusses of finely fringed white
flowers, faintly suffused with blush; all petals spotted
with purplish lake; two upper petals more marked than
the others.

Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums should not be planted out earlier than
March 15th. At that time we can supply plants from 3-inch
pots at 15e each, $1.50 per dozen (except where noted), of
the following choice sorts.

A. J. BALFOUR. A grand Japanese incurved. Color, rose-
pink, broad petals of great substance. Fast gaining a
first place, for there is nothing to touch it in color; a
pink that is dazzling. 25e each; $2.50 per dozen.

COLONEL APPLETON.

GOLDEN WEDDING. Nothing finer among yellows; shines
like burnished gold; the standard for measuring color.

LORD HOPETOUN. To our mind this is the very handsomest
of the scarlet and gold section. Grand beyond descrip-
tion. 25¢e each; $2.50 per dozen.

MAJOR BONNAFFON. The most widely grown of yellow
sorts for commercial purposes.

MLLE. DOUILLET. One of the finest whites yet introduced;

an immense bloom, very slightly reflexing

its petals; pure in color and exquisite in
form; has a stiff stem and splendid foliage.

Large yellow; late; fine incurved.

A vigorous grower, perfecting all its
blooms.

MOUNIER. Very large deep yellow; form
broad, reflexed, petals twisting; extra
good late sort.

MRS. BUCKBEE. A fine, pure white; in-

curving, with outer petals reflexing, strong
stems clothed with handsome foliage. Its
fine keeping qualities and pure color make
it of extra value.

MRS. COOMBS. Bright rose color. In heavy
demand on account of the record it has
made. The flower is immense, with broad,
slightly reflexing petals; dwarf, and with
elegant foliage. One of the best of the
newcomers, either for commercial or ex-
hibition purposes. Very early midseason.

MRS. JEROME JONES. A beautiful glisten-
ing white, Japanese incurved, still widely
grown and greatly admired.

MRS. ROBINSON. Probably the most widely
grown of whites for its date; very early
midseason.

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MRS. T. LONGLEY. A monster variety of deep wine-purple
of velvety texture. Reflexes so as to show only the upper
surface of the petals; very big and handsome. 25e each;
$2.50 per dozen.

ROBT. HALLIDAY. Is still near the top of the list of early
yellows; it has taken several years to show its possibili-
ties, but this variety has attained wide popularity, and

deservedly so. It is indispensable; very large when well
grown.

THE QUEEN. A grand pure white.

Hardy Herbaceous
Perennials

For many purposes hardy perennial plants are indispensable.
To fill vacant spaces among shrubbery, under trees, etc., they
occupy a place in gardening that annuals cannot supply. Once
planted they need very little attention, and can be left from
year to year, only thinning out now and then. By judicious
selection they can be had in bloom throughout the whole year.
ANEMONE JAPONICA, Wind Flower. One of the most

desirable of hardy herbaceous plants. - As a cut flower,

we consider the Anemone invaluable. We offer the White

and Pink. 25¢ each; $2.00 per 10.

CAMPANULAS, BLUE BELLS. Are among our best and
earliest perennials. They last in bloom a long time, are
very hardy, and, once established, take care of them-
selves in almost any situation. White and Double Blue.
25e each; $2.00 per 10.

CARYOPTERIS MASTACANTHUS, Blue _ Spirea.. This
plant is of recent introduction and has proved unusually
satisfactory. It produces its blue flowers in wonderful
profusion and for a long period. For making low hedges
we would particularly recommend it. Price, 35ce each;
$3.00 per 10.

CHRYSANTHEMUM MAXIMUM. A desirable summer-
flowering variety, with large single white daisy-like
flowers, 3 inches in diameter, of great substance. A most
useful perennial. 25¢ each; $2.00 per 10.

COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA. This handsome perennial is
now probably the most popular perennial plant in culti-
vation. It is continually one mass of golden yellow. The
flowers, which are of graceful form, are invaluable for
cutting for decorative purposes. 15e each; $1.25 per 10.

EUPATCRIUM AGERATOIDES, Thorough-Wort. AS uSse-
ful border plant, of strong, free growth, producing small
white flowers in dense terminal heads. 25e each; $2.00
per 10.

GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA.
lardias.
yellow, 3 inches in diameter, produced on long stems.
each; $1.25 per 10.

GOLDEN-EROD (Solidago). This perennial plant is indig-
enous to the Eastern States and is much admired. ‘The
flowers are golden-yellow in color, appearing on long
stems, for a long period. 25e each; $2.00 per 10.

HELIANTHUS MAXIMILLIANA, Single Sunflower. A most
graceful single-flowered variety, growing from 5 to 7
feet high, continuing in bloom very late in the season.
The flowers are produced in long graceful sprays, which
make it invaluable for cutting purposes. 15¢ each; $1.00
per 10. E

HELIANTHUS FLORE PLENO, Double Sunflower.
$1.25 per 10.

HELLEMUM STRIATUM. A most interesting hardy plant;
of strong, robust, erect habit; grows 4 to 5 feet high;
eovered with hundreds of flowers in large branching
heads; of a deep orange color, irregularly striped, and
blotched with bright crimson. Blooms in September and
October. 25e each; $2.00 per 10.

HEUCHERA SANGUINEA. A desirable hardy herbaceous
plant, growing 1% feet high. The flowers are produced
in loose, graceful spikes and come in great profusion. In

- color it varies from coral-red to crimson, and when in
perfection dazzles the eye with its brilliancy. It blooms
all summer. 25¢e each; $2.00 per 10.

The brightest of all gail-
Flowers bronze scarlet, bordered with golden
15¢

15e each;

Photo Cox Seed Co.

Herbaceous Preonia.

IBERIS CORRC@FOLIA, Perennial Candytuft. Profuse
blooming evergreen. Shrubbery plants of dwarf habit;
flowers pure white; well adapted for rockeries, stumfs.

edgings, etc. 25e¢ each.

IRIS K42°MPFERII. The newer varieties of this King of
Iris, introduced from Japan, are marvels of beauty and
stateliness. Many of the varieties rival the orchid in
point of beauty and fantastic shapes. They commence
blooming in June and continue in bloom for 5 or 6 weeks.
Many of the flowers measure from 10 to 12 inches in
diameter. In separate colors, blue, lavender, white. 20e
each; $2.00 per dozen. ;

C@NOTHERA FLAVA. A lovely perennial plant, producing
elusters of deep-yellow flowers in great profusion. Unex-
celled for bedding purposes. 25e each.

PHLOX, PERENNIAL. Fine assortment of named sorts.
25¢e each; $2.00 per 10.
RUDBECKIA, Goiden Glow. Of fine habit and vigorous

growth, attaining a height of from 4 to 6 feet, and begins
to flower early in the season, and continues until late in
the fall. The flowers are produced in enormous quantities,
on long stems, and resemble a fine double golden-yellow
Dahlia. 25¢ each; $2.00 per 10.

SHASTA DAISY. It is a most satisfactory perennial, bloom-
ing very profusely for a long period. The flowers are
single white, yellow center, and borne on long, stiff stems... =
25e each; $2.00 per 10. 2

TANACETUM BALSAMITA (Tansy). Foliage pleasantly
scented; flowers pale yellow. 25e each; $2.00 per 10.

Japanese Peonies

TREE PZEONIES. The finest of all Paeonies. Like most of
the Japanese importations, they are quite hardy and re-
markable for their great perfection of flowers, both in
size and richness of color. They grow to the size of a
large shrub, increasing in vigor and size of flowers season
after season. Choice imported varieties, 75e each.

HERBACEOUS PZ;ONIES. Herbaceous Pzonies are among
the showiest and most useful plants, and are becoming
popular with the public. They are all hardy and ad-
mirably adapted to our climate, growing well in almost
any situation or soil, although the flowers will be finer
and the color brighter if planted in a deep, rich loam, well
manured. We offer a splendid assortment, in 6 distinct
varieties. 30c each; $2.50 per 10.

94 COX SEED COMPANY — PLANT ANNUAL, 1906.

Miscellaneous Flowering and Bedding Plants

Bedding and Border Plants should not be set out much before April 15th, when all danger from frost is over.

AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS, Blue African Lily.
strong, established plants, 35e each.

ALTERNANTHERA. Much used for bedding purposes; of
low growth; stands clipping well. Yellow and Red Va-
rieties, 50c per dozen; $3.00 per 100. Ready April 15th.

ASTER, SEMPLES’ NEW BRANCHING. Crimson, lavender,
pink, and white. 35e per dozen; $2.50 per 100. Ready
April 15th.

Extra

BEDDING BEGONIAS

BEGONIA APPLE-BLOSSOM. Strong and vigorous grower;
flowers borne profusely all summer and fall. The color
of the flowers is exactly that of apple blossoms, and is
finely set off by the bright golden green leaves. 10e each;
$1.00 per dozen.

BEGONIA VERNON. This variety grows about 18 inches
high. The foliage, in the sun, turns deep olive green,
shaded and edged with bronze purple; the flowers are
bright red in color; magnificently set off by the abundant
dark foliage. 10c each; $1.00 per dozen.

BEGONIA ERFORDII, BEAUTY OF ERFORD. It is more
dwarf and spreading than Vernon and bears three times
as many flowers. The color is a lovely soft pink through-
out, which does not fade in the hottest sun. It blooms
ten months in the year; grows about 12 inches high, and
makes a most beautiful border for Cannas, Geraniums,
Scarlet Sage, etc. 15e each; $1.50 per dozen. All ready
April 15th.

BOUVARDIA JASMINOIDES. In this plant are combined
rare qualities; the flowers come in clusters; pure waxy
white, the fragrance emitting therefrom is of a sweet,
subtle odor; it blooms for a long period during summer
and autumn, and is invaluable for cutting. The plant
grows from 3 to 4 feet high, and should be in every
collection. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.

CESTRUM AURANTIACUM. Flowers orange-yellow, ap-
pearing in clusters in great profusion, during summer
and autumn. Most desirable in every respect. The plant
dies down in winter and starts from the roots in spring.
35¢c each.

CINERARIA. As a winter blooming plant for house culture,
or use for bedding under the shade of large trees, these
are invaluable. We offer a fine strain. 25e each; $2.50

_ per dozen.

COSMOS. Crimson, pink, white and yellow. 25ec per dozen;
$1.50 per 100. Ready April 15th.
DAISIES. Double, all colors. 35e per dozen; $2.00 per 100.

ECHEVERIA (Hen and Chickens).
per 100.

GAZANIA SPLENDENS. Flowers orange-yellow, produced
in the greatest abundance in the spring and early summer.
For making borders, where there is a lack of water, this
plant cannot be beat. 50c per dozen.

GOLDEN FEATHER. Dozen, 35c; $2.00 per 100.
April.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS. This plant is a most satisfac-
tory one, blooming as it does for such a long period; they
succeed admirably when planted in a shady place in the

50c per dozen; $3.00

Ready

garden. As will be seen from the illustration, it is most
prolific in bloom. 25¢c each; $2.00 per 10. Large plants,
50c each.

IMANTOPHYLLUM MINIATUM. Flowers bright brick-red,
produced in clusters on long stems. 50c¢ each.

JOBELIA. Dwarf blue. Dozen 35¢c; $3.00 per 100. Ready
April 15th.

MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. These are much used for bedding
purposes and planting on banks and hillsides where there
is a scarcity of water. They make a gorgeous sight when
massed, aS will be seen from the accompanying picture.
Perhaps the showiest of them all is the one which produces
the large, single, pink flowers. We can also supply plants
of the small, lavender-colored one at 50c per dozen; $3.00
per 100.

MARGUERITE, WHITE. 15c each; $1.00 per dozen.
MARGUERITE, YELLOW. 15c each; $1.00 per dozen.

PANSIES, Cox’s Prize Strain. The plants we offer are
grown from seed, obtained from a noted grower in Ger-

- many, and include almost every shade of color, exquisitely

spotted and _ blotched, and margined.
50c per dozen.

PETUNIA, DOUBLE. Choice double sorts.
per dozen. Ready April.

PETUNIA, SINGLE.
April 15th.

PRIMULA, CHINESE. Invaluable for winter and early
spring flowering. 25e each.

SAGE, VARIEGATED.
delicate, pure white.

SALVIA SPLENDENS. Scarlet flowers; continuous bloomers.
10c each; $1.00 per dozen. Ready April.

veined, mottled,
20e each; $2.00
Ready

15e each; $1.50 per dozen.

A very pretty border plant; foliage
50c per dozen.

SEA PINK (Armeria). Very dwarf, requiring no trim-
ming. Flowers rosy pink. 50c per dozen; $3.00 per 100.
SPERGULA. Very dwarf; splendid for edging. Square
foot, 50e. One square foot would make an edging 25

feet long.
STOCKS. In fine assortment. 25e per dozen; $2.00 per 100.

Ready April.

THYME, VARIEGATED.
dozen.

VERBENA, COX’S MAMMOTH.
of brilliant colors,
colors.

Very useful for edging. 50c per
The flowers are very large,
and have large, distinct eyes. All
10e each; $1.00 per dozen. Ready April.

Tuberous: Rooted Begonias

For bedding purposes we know of no more showy
plant than the Begonia. Plant out in April or May, in
a shady place, depending on location—in San Fran-
cisco, for instance, they can be planted in full sun, Oakland
and Berkeley a little shade, and in the warmer sections
more shade. The flowers are large; color most gorgeous,
including pure white, deep yellow, pink, scarlet and deep
maroon. They can be had in double or single flowers, the
latter we think being the best for outside planting; the
doubles for greenhouse decoration. Plant 1 bulb ina 4-inch
pot, later on shifting to a 5 or 6 inch pot. They are great
feeders and must have rich soil. ;

Double. In separate colors.

Single. In separate colors.

20c each; $2.00 per dozen.
15e each; $1.50 per doszen.

Gloxinias

These grand bulbous plants 1zare much used for greenhouse
adornment. The flowers are single, trumpet-shaped, and
come in white, pink, lavender, and spotted, and are of a rich
velvety texture. Plant in March, April or May; one bulb in
a 4-inch pot, afterwards shifting to a 5 or 6 inch pot.

Finest mixed. 25ec each; $2.50 per dozen.

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Lippia Repens
Just the Thing for the “Arid West’—The Best Substitute
for Lawn Grass.

Thrives in any soil, no matter how poor. Rapidly covers
the ground with a very dense matting. Will smother all
weeds. The more trodden upon the better it grows. Adopt-
ed in Southern Europe for lawn tennis grounds. Takes ten
times less water than any lawn. Needs no mowing. Will
stand intense heat and several degrees of cold. Can easily
be. established on sloping ground. For immediate effect
plant at one foot apart. Well rooted plants, $3.00 per 100;
$25.00 per 1,000.

COX SEED COMPANY — PLANT ANNUAL, 1906. 95

Fruit Trees and Small Fruits

In ordering, please state whether substitution will be permitted, as, when no instructions accompany the order,
we feel at liberty to substitute similar sorts.

Articles mentioned in our price-list will be furnished at prices named only when the number specified be taken,
except that 5 will be furnished at 10 rates and 50 at 100 rates. We will not, however, furnish long lists of oue of a
kind at OTHER THAN SINGLE RATES.

We will charge for packing sufficient to cover actual cost of same; so when ordering add 10 per cent of order.

PRUNING. All fruit trees must be pruned after setting out, so as to shape them from their infancy, and this kept
up each year. All of the long branches should be cut off, and where there are too many side branches thin out to a few
ot the strongest; when the tree has only one growth, cut back to 212 or 3 feet from the ground.

Some attention should also be given to the roots. Sometimes the tree may have a few broken roots; these should
be cut away and when any of the roots are long a little clipping will do them no harm.

PLANTING. Successful planters always dig good large holes for the roots. A little extra labor at this time will
be amply repaid in the more rapid growth of the tree, and should the ground be at all heavy or sandy, add some old
well-decayed manure. Of course, in large plantings this cannot always be done, but we are speaking more particularly
to the “home planter.” After the tree is set in the hole properly, commence to throw in the soil gently, and see that it
is well pulverized, and work all in round the roots well. After the hole is half filled up, press down gently with the
foot; then fill in the remainder, also going through the same process, leaving the last spadeful or two untrodden. Never,
especially in soils that are apt to run together, or adobe, try to plant when the ground is wet. Wait until the ground
dries; otherwise your trees will not grow so well.

Planting can be done from December to March, according to the season, but orders should be placed early with
us, so as to obtain desired selections.

Frequent cultivating is necessary, as there is no better way of keeping the moisture near the surface.

Our list of fruit trees has been cut down to the very best, so that intending planters may depend upon them as be-
ing the best. We do not believe in cataloging long lists. Our customers, therefore, will have no experimenting. We
do that.

While we aim to have all our fruit trees true to name, and hold ourselves ready, on proper proof, to replace, free
of charge, all stock that may prove untrue to label, or to refund amount originally paid by the customer, it is mutually
understood and agreed between the purchaser and ourselves that our guarantee of genuineness shall not make us liable
for any sum greater than that originally paid us for such stock as may prove untrue.

We have an unusually fine lot of trees to offer for this coming planting season, and planters will do well to write
us for prices on large lots.

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A California Almond Orchard. Photo Cox Seed Co.
APPLES. BALDWIN. Large, roundish, deep bright red over a yellow
Price, 4 to 6 feet high, 25e each; $2.00 per 10; $15.00 per 100. ground; flesh yellowish white, crisp, juicy, sub-acid. Ripe
ALEXANDER. Yellow, streaked with red; brighter red in in November and December. An excellent market sort.

the sulyyieeu ye Nowisk WiRLUS: crisp, tender, and juicy. A EN DAVIS. Large and handsome; striped; of good quality;
very fine market variety. Ripe in September and October. « . A

BISMARCK. Introduced from New Zealand and said to be Se eo eee Ve moun November and December,
one of the most promising of recent introductions; a tre- ESOPUS SPITZENBERG. Large, oblong; yellowish ground,
mendous bearer and one of the very best apples for hot with broken stripes of bright red; flesh yellow, juicy,
climates. Fruit is of a beautiful golden-yellow color, of with a delicious flavor. A good market variety. Winter.
the largest size; very highly flavored and as a dessert GRAVENSTEIN. A large, striped, beautiful, roundish apple;

* apple said to have no equal; also suitable for cooking pur- of excellent quality, juicy, high flavored. A good grower
poses. Ripens early and is a good keeper. and prolific bearer. Ripe in August. A good market sort.

96 COX SEED COMPANY — PLANT ANNUAL, 1906.

LAWVER. Very large, brilliant red, covered with small
dots; flesh white, slightly aromatic. A beautiful apple,
highly thought of. Ripe December to April.

NORTHERN SPY. Large, round form, prettily striped with
red; mild, agreeable flavor. Ripe in January and February.

PARAGON. Originated in Tennessee. The original tree is
now fifty years old and is still vigorous and in bearing;
fruit large to very large, roundish, somewhat flattened;
dark red, slightly streaked; flesh firm, yellow, sub-acid
and juicy and of excellent quality; a fine keeper. Its size,
splendid keeping and shipping qualities render it one of
the most valuable varieties of recent introduction.

RED ASTRACHAN. Large, roundish, skin deep red; flesh
white, juicy and crisp, though rather acid. A hardy, vig-
orous and early bearer. The best early apple. Ripe in
June and July.

RHODE ISLAND GREENING. Large, greenish yellow. A
constant heavy bearer. Ripe in October and December.
WHITE WINTER PEARMAIN. Another sort that bears well
in this State. Large, roundish, oblong, and pale yellow,
dotted with brown; flesh yellowish, delicate, crisp, juicy,
sub-acid; extra fine flavor. A general favorite. Late
keeper. A strong and healthy grower. Ripe December

to February.

WINESAP. Medium size, smooth skin, flesh yellow, firm,
erisp, with a rich, high flavor. Ripe in November, De-
ecember and January.

YELLOW BELLFLOWER.
and tapering toward the eye;
lemon color; flesh firm but tender, juicy and sub-acid.
One of the standard apples of California. A good grower
and very productive. Ripe November to February.

YELLOW NEWTOWN PIPPIN. Another variety very suc-
cessfully grown in California. Large; flesh yellow, firm,
crisp, juicy, of exceedingly rich flavor. The best winter
apple. Ripe January to March.

CRAB APPLES.

Price same as Apples.
Fruit about an inch in diameter. Yellow
Bears very

Very large, oblong, irregular
skin smooth and of pale

RED SIBERIAN.
with a searlet cheek. An erect, free grower.

young.

YELLOW SIBERIAN (Golden Beauty). Large, color beauts-

ful golden yellow.
PEARS.
Price, 4 to 6 feet, 30c each; $2.50 per 10; $17.50 per 100.

BARTLETT. There is no occasion to describe this variety,
so well known is it. A vigorous and strong grower.
Bears heavily; good for shipping and canning. Ripe in
August.

BEURRE D’ANJOU. A large,
with a fine red cheek; flesh buttery and juicy.
October and November.

BEURRE CLAIRGEAU. Very large; red cheek with russet
ground. Bears very heavily and when quite young. Flesh
rather coarse at the core. Fine shipper to Eastern mar-
kets. Ripe in October.

CLAPP’S FAVORITE. Medium size; resembles the Bartlett,
but ripens a few days earlier.

P. BARRY. This pear was raised by the late B. S. Fox of
San Jose. The tree is a good grower, bears immensely
and when guite young. The color of fruit is deep yellow,
nearly covered with rich golden russet; very large. A
splendid shipper and late keeper. Best of all late pears.
January to March.

russety yellow pear, often
Ripe in

SECKEL. Quite small; rich, yellowish brown; very sweet
and productive. Good only for local markets. Ripe in
September.

Medium size, roundish, yellowish green,
Fine flavor. November to January.

CHERRIES.

Price, 4 to 5 feet, 35c each; $3.00 per 10.
BING. Fruit large, dark brown or black; very fine; late.
A good shipping variety.

WINTER NELIS.
dotted with russet.

BLACK TARTARIAN. Very large, bright black. The fa-
vorite. : zi
CENTENNIAL. A seedling of Napoleon Bigarreau; larger

than its parent, and valuable on account of its shipping
qualities. Very sweet.

CHAPMAN. Very large, roundish; stem long and slender;
color purplish black; flesh tender; stone small. Of ex-
cellent flavor. Ripens very early.

A California Cherry Orchard in Bloom.

Photo Cox Seed Co.

COX SEED COMPANY — PLANT ANNUAL, 1006.

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EARLY RICHMOND. Large, dark red; fine. This is one of
the sorts used for making pies. {

LEWELLING (Black Republican). Large size; a cross be-
tween Black Tartarian and Napoleon Bigarreau, having
the size and color of the former and the solid flesh Os
the latter. Late and good.

NAPOLEON BIGARREAU (Royal Ann).
in color. The favorite white cherry.

PLUMS.

Price, 4 to 6 feet, 30c each; $2.50 per: 10; $16.00 per 100,
except where noted. ,

ABUNDANCE (Japanese). A remarkable fruits unlike any
other plum; an extremely early and profuse bearer, ‘and
strong grower; fruit large, showy and _=beautiful; bright
cherry color, with white bloom; flesh yellow, exceedingly
juicy, tender and sweet. Ripens July and August. ~

BARTLETT. One of the best of Burbank’s recent intro-
ductions. Said to be wonderfully productive; a very. orna-
mental tree with glossy green leaves,» resembling very
closely the famous Bartlett in habit of growth, flavor and
fragrance. Fruit oval, yellow, turning to deep crimson
when fully ripe; flesh light salmon colored, firm and juicy;
ripens before Burpank. 50e each. i

BRADSHAW. Very large, dark violet red; juicy and good.
Adhering partially to stone. Fine early plum.

BURBANK (Japanese). Large, yellowish ground, with red
cheek; flesh yellow, firm.
CLIMAX (A New Early Plum).
Very large, measuring 6% by 7% inches in circumference;
heart-shaped. A superbly rich plum; extremely early;
ripens in the coast counties early in July, before any other

good plum.

CLYMAN. Mottled reddish purple; freestone; flesh firm, dry
and sweet. Valuable for shipping on account of its ex-
treme earliness.

DAMSON. Dark blue, with heavy bloom; much used for
jams and preserves.

GREEN GAGE. Small, but of the highest excellence; round,
greenish yellow, with brown dots; very juicy and sweet.
August.

KELSEY (Jaran). Very large, heart-shaped, greenish yel-
low, red cheek on sunny side; flesh very solid and firm,
juicy, and with a rich vinous flavor; small pit. September.

SATUMA (Japan). “Blood plum.” The fruit has a pleasant
flavor; flesh red to the pit, which is remarkably small.

SULTAN (A New Plum). This huge, oval, deep purplish
crimson fruit is generally thought by those who have
tested it to be the very best or one of the best plums
produced. The flesh is remarkably firm and solid, frag-
rant, sub-acid, or sweet; dark crimson, beautifully clouded
and shaded with light pink, salmon and light yellow.
Ripens July, a week before the Burbank.

WASHINGTON. A magnificent large plum, roundish; deep
yellow, with pale crimson blush; flesh yellow, firm, very
sweet and luscious, separating from the stone. July and
August.

YELLOW EGG. Very large and beautiful; egg-shaped;
flesh yellow, rather acid until fully ripe, when it sweetens.
Clingstone.

Very large; amber

PRUNES:
Price, 4 to 6 feet, 30c each; $2.50 per 10; $15.00 per 100.
WRENCH (Petite d’Agen). This is the prune now grown
so extensively and successfully in California for drying
purposes; medium-sized, egg-shaped, violet purple; very
rich and sugary. Prolific bearer. Special price on large
lots.
GERMAN. Long, oval, and swollen on one side; skin purple,
with a thick blue bloom; flesh firm, green, sweet, with a
peculiarly pleasant flavor. Separates readily from the

stone. September.
HUNGARIAN. Fruit very large, with tendency to come
double; reddish violet, covered with a handsome bloom.

Very juicy and sweet. Good shipper.

Cross of Simoni and Botan.

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IMPERIAL EPINEUSE. Large and uniform in size. Very
sweet and of high flavor; the skin is thin and of a reddish
purple when green; when dried coal black. Special price
on large lots.

SUGAR. An extremely early prune. Very large. Ripens
August Ist. Skin very tender, at first of a light purple,
tinted with green, changing at maturity to dark purple,
covered with a thick white bloom. Valuable in localities
where the French prune ripens too late for sun-drying.
Special price on large lots.

SILVER. Very large,
attractive dried fruit,
canner. Bears heavily.

TRAGEDY. This is the earliest of all prunes, and earlier
than any plum. Good size, dark purple skin, yellowish-
green flesh. Sweet and very rich.

NECTARINES.

Price, 3 to 5 feet, 30e each; $2.50 per 10.

oval; skin yellow. Makes a very
besides being a good shipper and

BOSTON. Large, deep yellow, with a bright blush and deep
mottlings of red; flesh yellow, without any red at the
stone. Sweet though not rich, with a pleasant and pe-
eculiar flavor.

LORD NAPIER. Large, cream color, dark red cheek; flesh
white; free stone.
NEW WHITE. Large;
very juicy, of rich vinous flavor; pit small and free.

to grow wherever nectarines thrive.

APRICOTS.

Price, 4 to 6 feet, 30ce each; $2.50 per 10; $18.00 per 100.

skin white; flesh white, tender and
Easy

BLENHEIM. Very large, handsome, and of a delicious.
flavor; skin deep orange, mottled with dark brown; flesh
of a fine saffron yellow color, juicy, rich and highly fla-

vored.
HEMSKIRKE. A large and very fine apricot.
MOORPARK. Largest size; rich yellow. Irregular bearer.
PEACH. Above medium; fiesh juicy, rich. Ripens early.
ROYAL. A fine early variety. Regular bearer.
QUINCES.
Price, 4 to 5 feet, 35¢e each; $3.00 per 10.

APPLE, OR ORANGE. Large, bright yellow. The best.
Ripe August and September.

CHAMPION. Very large; flesh cooks as tenderly as an
apple, not having hard spots or cores; flavor delicate, im-
parting an exquisite quince taste and odor to any fruit
with which it is cooked. Highly productive, especially so

while young.
PEACHES.
Price, i year, 4 to 6 feet, 30c each; $2.50 per 10.

Most widely grown, being very early; me-
greenish white, nearly covered with deep
Bears transportation

ALEXANDER.
dium to large;
red. Flesh firm, juicy and sweet.
well. ;

EARLY CRAWFORD. This is probably the most extensively
grown of all peaches. Very large; color yellow, red cheek;
flesh vellow, rich, excellent. Very productive.

ELBERTA. Very large; skin golden yellow where exposed
to the sun, faintly striped with red; flesh yellow, very
fine grain, juicy, rich, sweet, and splendidly flavored.

WOSTER. Large yellow; resembles Early Crawford, ripen-
ing a little earlier.

HALE’S EARLY. Medium size, nearly round;
white, red cheek; very rich and juicy.

LEVY’S CLING, OR HENRIETTA CLING. A most mag-
nificent cling of large size; skin deep yellow, 4 shade of
reddish brown in the sun; flesh deep yellow, firm, juicy,
sweet, slightly vinous; latest of all clingstones a and hignly
esteemed for canning and market. Ripe in September.

skin greenish

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LOVELL. A California seedling; large, almost perfectly
round; flesh yellow to the pit, firm and of excellent quality.
A superb canning and drying peach, and more in demand
by the canners in recent years and commanding a much
higher price than most freestone peaches. Worthy of
extensive cultivation. Ripens a few days after Muir.

MUIR. The best of all peaches for drying, because it loses
less than any other in the process. Has a delicious, rich,
buttery, sweet flavor. The fruit is large to very large;
skin pure yellow; flesh yellow. Excellent for canning.

PHILLIP’S CLING. Fine, large, yellow; flesh firm,
yellow to the pit, which is very small. Preferred by can-
ners to any other variety of cling. Its firmness, fine
texture of flesh and lateness, not ripening until Septem-
ber, when other clings are practically harvested, makes
a demand for this variety far beyond the supply.

SALWAY. A large, yellow English peach, with deep yellow
flesh; very juicy, melting and rich. The most valuable
late market variety.

SUSQUEHANNA. A large, handsome variety, nearly globu-
lar; skin rich yellow, with a beautiful red cheek; flesh
yellow, sweet, juicy, with a rich vinous flavor. A late
sort.

TRIUMPH. Ripens with Alexander; blooms late. The tree
makes a very strong growth, bears young, and yields
abundantly. The fruit is of large size, with very small pit;
skin yellow, nearly covered with red, dark crimson in the
sun; flesh bright yellow; free when fully ripe, and of
excellent flavor.

clear,

ALMONDS.
Price, 4 to 6 feet, 30c each; $2.50 per 10; $18.00 per 100.

DRAKE’S SEEDLING. Nut large; shell thin.
and a regular and abundant bearer.

Very prolifie

I. X. L. Large kernels; soft shell. Tree is a strong, upright
grower.
JORDAN. This new sort is the famous Spanish variety so

long sought after by nut growers. First introduced by
the late Mr. Rock, of Niles, and later by the United States
Department of Agriculture. The name is a corruption of
the French word “jardin,” meaning simply “garden”
almond. The nuts are long and are hard-shell; the kernels
are single, narrow, long and plump; the kernel is always
removed from the nut proper when exported. In this
form they bring from eight to ten cents more per pound
than any other variety. The tree is a strong, thrifty
grower and heavy bearer. Price, 40c each.
NONPAREIL. Large, full kernel; thin Shell.
weeping habit, and a strong grower.

NE PLUS ULTRA. Similar to above, but of different habit
of growth.

Tree of a

Calimyrna Fig Tree—Showing habit of growth,
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Sevillano Olive Tree—Showing method of low pruning.
Photo Coz Seed Co.

FIGS.

CALIFORNIA BLACK. A well-known local variety. Large.
dark purple, almost black when fully ripe. Makes a good
dried fig. Tree grows to a very large size, and gives
immense yield. 3 to 5 feet, 35ce each; $3.00 per 10.

CALIMYRNA. The genuine Smyrna Fig packed under the
name of “Erbeyli” (signifying fine fig) in Asia Minor,
and known in Turkish as “Lop,” and in Greek as “Lopia.”
Large to very large; turbinate, pyriform; very short,
stalk short; ribs distinct, orifice large, of pale ochre color
and widely open when the fig is mature and before
shriveling; skin lemon yellow; pulp reddish amber, some-
times pale amber, turning to dark amber just before fall-
ing; seeds large, yellow, fertile, overspread with a clear,
white syrup, giving the fruit a richness and meatiness
surpassed by no other fig. Tree of spreading habit; leaves
medium to large, and five-lobed. The dried figs contain
63-92 per cent sugar, which is 1144 per cent more sugar than
found in the imported Smyrna Fig. Dries readily and
with less trouble and expense than any other fig, dropping
to the ground of its own accord, being practically dry
when it falls, requiring when placed on trays only from
two to three days’ exposure to the sun. This is the world-
famous fiz of commerce, introduced by Mr. G. Roeding,
of Fresno. 3 to 5 feet, 50c each; $4.00 per 10; $30.00 per 100.

WHITE ADRIATIC. Fruit large; skin greenish-yellow
color; pulp carnation red. Ripens from August to October.
3 to 5 feet, 35c each; $3.00 per 10.

WILD, OR CAPRI. Must be grown in connection with every
Smyrna Fig orchard. 3 to 5 feet, 60c each.

CHESTNUTS.
JAPANESE. 3 to 5 feet, 25ce each; $2.00 per 10.

SPANISH, OR ITALIAN.
excellent fruit.

A highly ornamental tree,
3 to 4 feet, 40c each; $3.00 per 10.

with

WALNUTS.
ENGLISH. The tree is a vigorous grower, an early and
abundant bearer. The nut is large; the kernel white

and sweet, the shell being easily broken.
50ce each; $4.00 per 10; $35.00 per 100.

SANTA BARBARA SOFT SHELL. We
grafted on California Black Walnut root.
75e each; $6.00 per 10.

FILBERTS—NAMED ENGLISH SORTS.

4 to 5 feet,

can

supply these
6 to 8 feet high,

HAZELNUTS. These are of the easiest culture, and among
the most profitable and satisfactory nuts to grow. The
bushes are of dwarf habit, entirely hardy, abundant

yielders. Succeed almost everywhere, and come into bear-
ing young. 35e each.

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Calimyrna Fig.

BUTTERNUTS.

A native of the Eastern States, of vigorous growth, spread-
ing head, grayish colored bark, and foliage resembling
that of the Ailanthus; preduces a large, longish nut.
prized for its sweet, oily, nutritious kernel. 3 to 4 feet,

50c each.
THE PECAN.

A rapid-growing tree, attaining a height of 170 feet in
its natural habitat, In form and contour conspicuous and
attractive, producing valuable timber, and a great abund-
ance of smooth, oblong nuts with sweet and delicious
kernels.

PAPERSHELL PECAN. Originated in Texas. The finest
of all Pecans, and in every way far superior to the
ordinary Pecan, Nuts are larger, shell thin, easily
erushed by taking two in the hand; very full of meat,
which is rich and sweet and easily removed from the

shell. 4 feet, 50c each.

GRAPES—FOREIGN VARIETIES.
Price, 20c each; $1.50 per 10; $5.00 per 100.
BLACK HAMBURG. Bunches and berries large; black, very
sugary and rich.
CALIFORNIA, BLACK.

CORNICHON, BLACK.
with beautiful bloom;
good shipping sort.

WLAME TOKAY. A magnificent, large, red grape.

MUSCAT OF ALEXANDRIA. Bunches and berries large,
pale amber. One of the best for raisins. $20.00 per 1,000.

ROSE OF PERU. Very large bunches; berries rounding,
brownish black. One of the best for table.

SULTANA. Bunches long and very compact; berries small,
amber colored, seedless; make fine seedless raisins; vine

The well-known Mission Grape.

Berries very large, oblong; covered
skin rather thick and dark. A

Photo Cou Seed Co.

an immense bearer. Grows on sandy soils,
large crops. $22.00 per 1,000.

SWEETWATER.
round fruit.
THOMPSON’S SEEDLESS. Vine an enormous bearer and
very rapid grower; bunches very large; berries greenish-
yellow, firm, oval, seedless; skin thin, much larger than
the Sultana. The raisins are of a very superior quality,
and aré in good demand. A valuable shipping grape,

ripening in July. $18.00 per 1,000.

FOREIGN WINE GRAPES.

BEST ASSORTED. $4.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000.

RESISTANT GRAPES.
LENOIR, RIPARIA, RUPESTRIS ST. GEORGE.
100; $20.00 per 1,000.
Write for prices and varieties of Grapes Grafted on
Phyloxera Resistant Roots.

AMERICAN GRAPES.

Price, 2 years’ old, 20c each; $1.50 per 10.

This class of grapes is useful in localities where the more
tender foreign varieties. will not succeed on account of the
severe winters. They are also the best for arbor and trellis
covering.

CATAWBA. Bunches large and loose; berries round, of a
coppery red color, vinous and rich.

producing

Bunches good size; berries medium size,

$4.00 per

CONCORD. Bunches large, compact; berries large, round,
light, red, sweet.
DELAWARE. Bunches medium, compact; berries round

beautiful light red, sweet and tender. One of the best.

MOORE’S DIAMOND. Vine a vigorous grower, with large,
dark, healthy foliage, which is entirely free from mildew.
It is a prolific bearer, producing large, handsome, compact
bunches, slightly shouldered. The color is a delicate

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greenish white, with a rich yellow tinge when fully ripe;
skin smooth; yery few seeds; juicy, and almost entirely’.
free from pulp; berry about the size of Concord, an
adheres firmly to the stem.

NIAGARA. Bunch large, uniform,
large, mostly round, light greenish white,
bered in the sun; peculiar flavor and aroma.
productive.

THE PIERCE.

very compact; perry,
shiightly am-
Enormously

A sport from the Isabella. It is an immense

bearer and strong Srower.. y is
WORDEN. Bunches large and compact; berries large,
black. ,

Pecan Nut.

OLIVE TREES.

Price, 4 to 6 feet, 40c each; $3.50 per 10; $30.00 per 100,
except where otherwise noted.
MANZANILLO. Among the olives of Southern Spain, espe-
cially around Seville, the Manzanillo--is highly prized both
for pickling and oil. The fruit is very large.- One of the
best olives. Very hardy, prolific, and a regular bearer.
Makes a fine pickle, and produces oil of a high grade.

MISSION. The variety found at the old Missions, intro-
duced by the Spanish Padres, and until recently the only
sort cultivated in California. It still ranks as one of the
most vigorous, productive, hardy, and long-lived varieties.
It is the most extensively cultivated sort in California,
and can be found in almost every county of the State. It
is thrifty and vigorous, and yields a fine oil.
for pickling. Ripens late. SOc each; $4.00 per 10; $35.00
per 100.

NEVADILLO BLANCO. Medium size, well set on, and its
numerous branchlets usually bent with the weight of the
fruit. It is for oil only, of which it yields an abundant
supply of finest grade. Ripens early.

RUBRA (French). The tree is a very vigorous, upright
grower; succeeds in dry, hilly soils, almost unfit for the
growth of any tree. The fruit is best suited for oil, but
is also used for pickling; gives an oil of the very highest
grade. Fruit medium size, bears heavy and regular crops;
November.

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SEVILLANO (Spanish). The tree is a strong grower; leaves
é ‘green,- greenish- white on the* ‘under side. The largest of
e eS," ‘and the ‘variety. exported, from Spain under the
name of “Queen Oliye.” “When-ripe, of a bluish-black
olor; flesh adheres to the. pit, A regular bearer. A great

olive for. pickling; ripens early} its large size, fine flavor,
“cand the fact that it pickles éasily, is sure to cause it to

be in‘demand. 50c each; $4.00 eae $35.00 per 100.
RS ORANGES.
Price, ified with balls cf soil, 4 to 5 feet, $2.00 each; $17.50
t per 10.

For those eho want orange and lemon trees in large
quantities we can supply \them with naked root trees at
$75.00 per 100. (No ‘orders taken for trees less than 50
of these.) :

MALTESE BLOOD. Fruit below medium, nearly round; skin
very thin and smooth; pulp ruby-red.

MEDITERRANEAN SWEET. Fruit medium to large; pulp
soiled, with few seeds; ripens late. A very popular sort.

RIVERSIDE WASHINGTON NAVEL. Fruit first-class in
vevery respect; size medium to large, oval, smooth, sym-

metrical, seedless; pulp fine grained, flavor excellent. A

solid, perfect fruit.

VALENCIA LATE, OR HART’S TARDIFEF. An orange of
remarkably strong-growing habit, and claimed by those

» fruiting it to b2 a good bearer; a little later than Mediter-
ranean Sweet, which it resembles very much.

LEMONS.

Price, lifted with balls of soil, 4 to 5
per 10.

EUREKA. Tree nearly thornless,
prolific bearer;
favorite.

VILLA FRANCA. Fruit uniformly medium size, fine grained,
Sweet rind; very .few seeds; good keeper; tree strong
grower; prolific bearer.

POMELOS.

Price, lifted with balls of soil, 4 to 5 feet, $2.00 each.
This fruit is becoming one of the most popular of the
citrus fruits in the Hastern States, and the demand for it
thus far has exceeded the supply. The name of “Grape

Fruit,’ by which it is often called, due to its growing in

clusters on the tree, is a misnomer. The growing popularity

of this fruit is probably due to its medicinal qualities, par-
ticularly for correcting stomach troubles. The tree is fully
as hardy as the orange and is a vigorous grower.

MARSH’S SEEDLESS. Medium, practically seedless; skin
thin and smooth; pulp juicy; of superior flavor. Keeps late.
A valuable acquisition; its delicious flavor and having
no seeds should cause it to take the precedence over many
other varieties.

feet, $2.00 each; $17.50

of rapid growth, and
fruit of the best quality. A general]

TRIUMPH. Medium size; skin smooth, clear, thin, and
fine grained, juicy and well flavored. No bitter in the
juice, flesh or membranes surrounding the cells and

dividing the segments, and very little in the white, inner
lining of the peel. Tree bears young. One of the best
of the imported varieties.

LIME—MEXICAN.

Balled, 3 feet, $1.50 each,

JAPANESE PERSIMMONS.

A magnificent fruit from Japan. Tree highly ornamental.
Fruit beautiful in appearance and excellent in quality: 35e
each; $3.00 per 10.

MULBERRY.
DOWNING. 5 to 6 feet, 60c each.
PERSIAN, OR ENGLISH. A variety of slow growth, but

producing the iargest and finest fruit of all Mulberries;
very productive; the fruit is large, black, 1 to 1% inches
long; very juicy, aromatic, with a sub-acid flavor; ripens
from June to October; good for preserves. 3 to 4 feet,
75e each.

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LOQUAT GIANT.

Pot grown. 11% to 2 feet, €0c each; $5.00 per 10.

ELEAGNUS LONGIPES.

A handsome, shapely, silver-leaved shrub, with orna-
mental reddish-brown bark in winter. The bright yellow
flowers appear in June on long stalks, but the greatest value
of the shrub is in the fruit, which is produced in the greatest
abundance along the whole length of the branches; oval
in shape, and about % inch long; color deep orange red, very
showy and attractive. The fruit is not only very ornamen-
tal, but has a sprightly, sharp, pleasant flavor, and makes
a delicious sauce. 2 to 3 feet, 35e each.

STRAWBERRY GUAVA.

The Guava is an ornamental evergreen shrub with pink
and shining foliage, and bears when only 2 feet in height.
The fruit is smaller than an English walnut, of a fine claret
color, and with a flavor resembling that of a strawberry.
Makes an excellent jelly. 2 to 3 feet, 35e each.

Small Fruits.

CURRANTS.

Strong, 2 years old, 20c each; $1.75 per 10.

BLACK NAPLES. Berries large and black.

CHERRY CURRANT.

FAY’S PROLIFIC. Very productive, with long branches of
large, rich red-colored fruit.

WHITE GRAPE.
parent skin.

Very large, deep red. One of the best.

Bunch and berry large, with fine trans-

GOOSEBERRIES.

DOWNING. Roundish oval; skin smooth, whitish green.
Excellent flavor. 2 years, 20e each; $1.75 per 10.

BROUGHTON’S SEEDLING. Vigorous grower; berry red;
very productive. 2 years, 20c each; $1.75 per 10.

INDUSTRY. Large fruit.

RED JACKET. Very large; red; of luscious flavor.
20e each; $1.75 per 10.

25¢e each.

2 years.

BLACKBERRIES.
Price, 50c per 10; $3.00 per 100.

CRANDALL’S EARLY. Large, firm, and very good flavor.
It ripens fully two weeks before any other sort, and con-
tinues to bear through the whole blackberry season.

IKITTATINNY. Fruit large, roundish conical, rich glossy
black; firm, juicy, sweet and excellent. The variety almost
exclusively planted for market.

LAWTON. Fruit large; very productive and late.

Splendid.

Lady Thompson

RASPBERRIES.

RED VARIETIES.

Price, 50¢ per 10; $3.00 per 100.

CUTHBERT (Queen of the Market). The
somest and best red Raspberry cultivated.
portation well. Very productive.

TURNER RED. Of rich flavor and very good quality. Time
of ripening is with the earliest and continued until the
end of the raspberry season.

largest, hand-
Bears trans-

YELLOW VARIETIES.
Price, i0¢ each; 75e per 10.
CAROLINE. A very productive variety; fruit very large, of
bright orange color.
GOLDEN QUEEN. A seedling er “sport” of the Cuthbert,

and in hardiness and vigorous growth of the plant resem-
bling that variety. Fruit of large size. Color beautiful

yellow. Flavor excellent.
BLACK CAP VARIETIES.
Price, 10c each; 75c per 10.
GREGG. One of the most valuable of this class. Fruit

large, good quality.

SCHAFFER’S COLOSSAL.
and of good quality.

A strong grower; berries large
Very productive.

STRAWBERRIES.

Price, 25c per dozen; $1.50 per 100; $8.00 per 1,000, except
where noted. Reduced rates apply only when 500 to 1,000
are taken.

Varieties marked (Imp.) are imperfect in blossom and
need at least every third or fourth row to be planted with
some perfect or staminate sort. Those marked (Per.) are
especially good to use as staminates or to be grown alone.

BRANDYWINE (Per.). Plant, a luxuriant grower, healthy
and hardy, and very productive; blossom perfect; fruit
very large, of good form, bright red all over, and of good
quality. Season, medium to very late. It succeeds on any
soil.

EXCELSIOR (Per.). Berries large, long conical or pointed
and a bright scarlet in color. The flesh is bright, juicy,
of fair quality, and firm. Plants vigorous and healthy
in growth and foliage. Ripens early and is very pro-
ductive.

KANSAS (Imp.).
productive; of high quality.

LADY THOMPSON (Per.).
firm and fine flavor. A valuable market variety.
strong and vigorous grower. £5.00 per 1,000.

MARSHALL (Per.). Of enormous size, blood red color,
rich aromatic flavor. One of the good old “standbys.

Medium to large size; very dark red; very
Vine extremely vigorous.

Early; very productive; large;
Plant,

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MOLINDA (Per.). A fine variety which originated in Pa-
jaro Valley. Plants are good growers; long lived; make
but few runners; staminate, and exceedingly prolific; ber-
ries of good size, firm, of a dark-red color.

NEW YORK. Produces berries of largest size, of fine ap-
pearance and good quality. $5.00 per 1,000.

PARKER EARLE. Fruit large, long and conical, of a
glowing brilliant red and covered with golden seeds;
flavor superb; fruit very firm; strong and vigorous in
growth.

SAMPLE (Imp.).
every berry perfect.
the vine can be picked from every day in season.
strong and vigorous; foliage perfect.

SENSATION.
lent grower.

SPLENDID. Fruit smooth, bright red. It is firm, a good
keeper, and has a perfect blossom. Plant very healthy in
erowth. A good berry. §5.00 per 1,000.

Very large top shaped, rich red in color;
The season of ripening is long and
Vine

Of large size; color brilliant crimson; excel-

Brandywine.

THE LOGAN BERRY.

(Raspberry-Blackberry.)

The fruit is as large as the largest-sized blackberry; is
of the same shape, with globules similar to that fruit. Col-
or, when fully ripe, a dark rich red. It partakes of both
flavors of the raspberry and blackberry, being a combina-
tion of the two mixed; a very pleasant, mild, vinous flavor
delightful to the taste, not found in any other fruit, but
peculiar to this alone. It is excellent for the table, eaten
fresh or cooked, and for jellies or jams without an equal.
The vines are enormous bearers. 10c each; 75c per 10; $6.00
per 100.

MAMMOTH BLACKBERRY.

The fruit is enormously large, some specimens measuring
from 2% to 2% inches long; the very largest blackberry
known to the world. The globules are large, seed small,
soft and not very abundant; core quite small and very soft.
The flavor is a decided improvement on any known variety
of blackberry, the acid flavor so pronounced in all other
kinds is very mild and pleasant, and when fully ripe is quite
sweet. This berry in size and delicious flavor will eclipse
any blackberry heretofore produced.

It is advisable in planting the Mammoth Blackberry plants
that they be given plenty of room. If grown upon a trellis,
which is by far the best way, the rows should not be less
than 9 feet apart and the plants 6 to 8 feet in the rows.
15¢e each; $1.00 per 10; $6.00 per 100.

RHUBARB.

VICTORIA AND LINNAZUS. Strong roots, 15e each; $1.50
per dozen.

(For other vegetable plants, see page 29.)

AUSTRALIAN CRIMSON WINTER RHUBARB.

The great value of Rhubarb as a vegetable has always
been its earliness, and a vast amount of time and labor has
been spent in efforts to originate a variety which would
produce stalks even a day or two in advance of other early
varieties. Australian “Crimson Winter’ Rhubarb will pro-
duce marketable stalks abundantly, fully 6 months earlier
than any other Rhubarb.

Price, 30c each; $2.50 per 10.

THE PHENOMENAL BERRY

Is the result of a cross between the Improved California
Dewberry and the Cuthbert Raspberry. Mr. Burbank (the
introducer) describes it as larger than the largest berry
ever before Known; bright criinson-raspberry color; produc-
tive as could be desired. 15e each; $1.25 per 10.

PRIMUS BERRY.

The berry is very large. Its flavor is like that of a rasp-
berry and blackberry combined; fruit long and handsome,
of a mulberry-black color. Its season of fruiting is earlier
than either the raspberry or blackberry, following close
upon the strawberry, often before Standard Blackberries
commence to bloom. 16e each; $1.25 per 10.

NEW DEWBERRY—GARDENA.

The Gardena has proven itself a most valuable fruit
for Southern California. It is remarkably early, ripening
its fruit in April and May, and in productiveness is a sur-
prise to fruit-growers, having the past season far exceeded
that of any other variety of its class. The fruit is large,
firm, of superior flavor, and very attractive in its appear-
ance. Grow them upon a low trellis, not over 2 feet high;
plant the rows 5 feet apart; plants 3 feet apart; put up two
wires, one a foot from the ground, the other not over 2 feet
—better 20 inches. 15¢ each; $1.00 per 10; $6.00 per 100.

Gooseberry—Industry.

FOR PLANTING FRUIT TREES

DISTANCES

Standard Apples
Standard Pearsiye eee selene er 20 to 25 feet apart each way
Strong Growing Cherries .20 to 25 feet apart each way
Duke and Morello Cherries....18 to 20 feet apart each way

spebionse oO. 25 to 30 feet apart each way

Standard Plums and Prunes...18 to 20 feet apart each way
Apricots, Peaches, Nectarines..18 to 20 feet apart each way

(CHEN Sadgocgcubbdcacoupod0dGS 7 to 10 feet apart each way
Currants, Gooseberries, and Loganberries............. 4 by 6
Raspberries and Blackberries ............... 3 to 4 by 5 to 7
Strawberries for Field Culture ............ 1 to 1% by 4 to 4
Strawberries for Garden Culture .......... 1 to 2 feet apart

COX SEED COMPANY —PLANT ANNUAL, 10906. 10:

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SPRAYING FORMULAS

BORDEAUX MIXTURE. Copper sulphate, 6 pounds; quick-
lime, 4 pounds; water, 40 gallons. Dissolve the copper
sulphate by putting it in a bag of coarse cloth and hanging
this in a vessel holding at least 4 gallons, so that it is just
covered by the water. Use an earthen or wooden vessel.
Slake the lime in an equal amount of water. Then mix the
two and add enough water to make 40 gallons. It is then
ready for immediate use. If the mixture is to be used on
peach foliage it is advisable to add an extra pound of lime
to the above formula. When applied to such plants as
earnations or cabbages it will adhere better if about a
pound of hard soap be dissolved in hot water and added
to the mixture. For rots, mildews, and all fungous diseases.

AMMONIACAL COPPER CARBONATE. Copper carbonate,
1 ounce; ammonia (1 volume 26 per cent Beaume, 7-8 volume
of water), enough to dissolve the copper; water, 9 gallons.
The copper carbonate is best dissolved in large bottles where
it will keep indefinitely, and it should be diluted with water
as required. For the same purposes as Bordeaux Mixture.

COPPER SULPHATE SOLUTION. Copper sulphate, 1
pound; water, 15 gallons. Dissolve the copper sulphate in
the water, when it is ready for use. This should never be
applied to foliage, but must be used before the buds break.

For peaches and nectarines use 25 gallons of water. For
fungous diseases.
PARIS GREEN. Paris green, 1 pound; water, 200-300

gallons. If this mixture is to be used upon peach trees, 1
pound of quicklime should be added: Repeated applications
will injure most foliage, uniess lime is added. Paris green
and Bordeaux mixture can be applied together with perfect
safety. Use at the rate of four ounces of the arsenites to
50 gallons of the mixture. The action of neither is weak-
ened, and the Paris green loses all caustic properties.

LONDON PURPLE. This is used in the same proportion
as Paris green, but as it is more caustic it Should be ap-
plied with two or three times its weight of lime, or with
the Bordeaux mixture. The composition of London purple
is exceedingly variable, and unless good reasons exist for
supposing that it contains as much arsenic as Paris green,
use the latter poison. Do not use London purple on peach
or plum trees unless considerable lime is added.

HELLEBORE. Fresh white hellebore, 1 ounce; water, 3
gallons. Apply when thoroughly mixed. This poison is
not so energetic as the arsenites and may be used a short
time before the sprayed portions mature.

KEROSENE EMULSION. Hard soap, % pound; boiling
water, 1 gallon; kerosene, 2 gallons. Dissolve the soap in
the water, add the kerosene, and churn with a pump for
5 to 10 minutes. Dilute 10 or 25 times before applying. Use
strong emulsion for all scale insects. For insects which
suck, as plant lice, mealy bugs, red spider, thrips, bark-lice
or scale. Cabbage worms, currants worms and all insects
which have soft bodies can also be successfully treated.

VALUABLE REFERENCE TABLE FOR FARMERS

Quantities of Seed Usually Sown to an Acre

Pounds.

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AVEVED. cuddooddgnnso oe Usee oo BO MET OHO ee Ooo eos ween 10
ISSIR, “6.6.6, 0'0.010:0.50 GCS COS ISL SER ee IEE ria io ieee te 100
IBAA ISUISIN oo co ov octoGon bo She Gomes weno n chee ous oo Bes 100
oe IRONS colo co.Ho ted poh One BAO te mest a Te ai ae 25
IDSC =" 6.6916, 0nd HSAs Ved SIRUIS BL OIe EERO CRE eee MMe oo Cir meen 6
STOO TMC OL Tipeeete rt penepoy- vey actrees a ees ty A gt 20
IBC) DOANE: ince o GH p Ob6 On Re ee CORO REN oa ole tas 60
CAIMIEIA? \c dot ado ob 6 oboe AOU ER OO ORE TRON Ger Sian oece 15
CERO. 6 clogcte nid. g> SH abe Ue NOC A On DEEL eI ee ER ake cue 3
ClOV Cryer Grete eres, or ao yy cry ear 10
CTOV er MeVUDIC On rrstsstay strays atts ois, CaM aisle Cte a ie 15
Clover sm CLim'S ONE cate eee rs baal elie Ae 15
CloveryrJapDanwesers sth ere ee rae) veel eee ee ee 20
(CHOC EDT GS Got ora ein cl cial rare nen a aes en 20
Com, Stgem Ci inthis) ss oebscopedkinwdssapocsecescel bisa: 10
Corn, Field Ree ND) Basle et nin ee ee ana Ret pe Me eS aR It 10
COWS IPERS (OEORGIEASE so0bb55g0056 bs SooS ued bees een basine 100
IND. 5 pico'cie do Dla sd S DBO UCC a Oe EEE eae: 50

Grasses (quantities required for different varieties see
page 31).

BKC) Soe 8 5.0. GO MOGI TA re ES RTT eT Ce ee 50
WiSlOs, Wis (Gin WHI) oodeccebosoodescuousesueeccdaccon 3
a Water TCLS CL GUNS Ri emai seo Be a RR eT A 5
Mille ORG ermeanipaee rede erraaiec ici hire ees ae 50
MIS CEL Un var iermencs sey oatsiors leer oeteisicy o Poe cies cd eee 30
Mille Cmnearim (broadcast) marisac miter cece ee een 20
IMIS Card eee Pe ya ect. ais et cc fee et meas 25
COENEN on GaOS DOOD OD COO DER TE ee Or ee ee areata aan 100
OPN, bin OBO OES CO. bo Sid POO Oe EEE Ce ean nese) 6
ONTO SCES revere rc etree ere eRe eo eT ania Sin Wee 150
INGLES Good doe a son nseBeo be ADO do Meae Cn Ones Cen he 50
ISGES). Gin Cha Avy Bioceoclg CEO OS OER ae BOE eee 100
“ (CNIEORYSIOAIESE nb dn abo Gotca Ho Ome ee Ceti Hens ee ee 150
JEUNE, AERIS Meco siblols cd Sr IO ELD EEO ee Cee Nig ae oe ee meee, 600
IP UVEITIS. oo. Sdbidc.aab ocd obid SOMA HOC OER E om noon ceo 5
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SEMI Ay Slab es 60 C018 OO TIO CSI RICE OROS ARIS OR TE ME 5
SCUBA /o Sic.d go Oe Ot BO CO De OO tics CAE IS Eo Rate Pais ie 15
S DIMA CMP era net nehey n skeh cra eiey cae, sues ansbekeheis ioustevero es Mos henc ws Poe eae 10
SCRE) o HELIS NS 6 Socloldlololoc GO Gino OH EEE Se aS a 6
ss IR oUMA NA? *-¢. GoBsocaronate op Aeon oomcee ao coe oe ote 4
Sum fl Owe rms teiertoeieys aster heveh cere olaiions tacos wiv giehave eaters eyes 10
Anbpernts (Gin, Gleihksy cpocolbsod codec agbcamobOUdUODUOUOUG oc 2
WEEN: paid ole mod cern 6 Geraldo Lb tie OIE CHR PRCA rE ee ten 12
VIVE: 0 610.00. 6.00 BAU ON OOS ho HEL OD OC ROEM IO MIC oe eel S 120

CALIFORNIA FRUIT

AND HOW T0 GROW THEM

By Prof. E. J. Wickson

THIRD REVISED EDITION of this Invaluable Book, which

should be in the hands of every planter.

WO 118) Je VABy JEROME

Price, $2.50 Per Copy

COX SEED COMPANY

411-413-415 SANSOME STREET

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

Index to 1906 Catalogue

Page Page Page
AUIStraliani or cemseed/Shiriierireacieies 35 Forage Plants, Seeds of............ BYE) IGASOCHIONTIOS 9 So oabaccendsce0nnro0906 56
BOOKS syooomdocanouces oe 3de page cover i cardenuloolsiene ee eee 5g Lawn Grass, California ............ 30
Bulbs, Summer Flowering.......... 57 INPLEAO OMIM Y Say cid oon oe 2d page cover
California Tree and Shrub Seeds... 35 CHEER) EIS soos badges 20505822 a0, ou MOCO SECC Soadcosuucdnonbo0e ga: 29
Clower SOG sossscusspsacsosnnsoer 33 Herbs, Sweet and Medicinal ....... 29° Vegetable Plants and Roots........ 29
Flower Seeds (alphabetical) ..36 to 56 Horticultural Supplies ............. 58 Vegetable Seeds (alphabetical)..2 to 29

Page
IAIDICS Rustaycrctecerereterer natn 67, 68
JNooeMON 54 500000060000000 91
Acacia, Assorted ........ 67
INCWENMEAOOe Sonmabooooeoa ps 83
INSEWORVMAMES, sop ooo coeb oso 94
AKC DIA eid aoe rescind Sees 79
Almond, Flowering ...... 75
Aliternan thera ete ellen 94
ININKUGIOSNS: paosdaoscopoge 79
Amniemonewn negates iene 93
AIMANSNOIN Gaooccscbon000 84
Apple, Crab, Flowering.. 76

Araucarias, Assorted .... 68

JNA NON MANES soa aldo 0 06.c-0 68
AT GUSTA errant ce ata eetene 68
AMT OC Cal aiiciiewavesioe le sishe Meee 81
Aristolochilayrrrrcacrereeier 79
INMYNIG. “ooo on ou sooeran oss 81
ENED Baa Sota moG.0n6 DOO a a 75
AS DALAL US peer rcr en: 84
IXSFOMCIMBOE, Go0co0600000000 85
ING ErUbbbI So sos sooo Sha So 83
ING He Saou non oan oOo 94
INVOM A Sinhala ooadboddod 68
Australian Pea Vine...... 79
Australian Tree Fern..... 84
INFEWIGEY oo 5 do 6:0'01010'00.0'0-0 68, 75
INE Sooo. gooleldood0dodaG . 69
Bamboo, Assorted ....... 69
Banana, Abyssinian ...... 82
Beddine Plants Weer ocisrier 93
IBXAO Goo uea cache bolo oN ono. 75
Begonias, Flowering .... 85

a lexeelobbae? Gaoasodo 94

Es Tuberous Rooted 94
IXIA VIIA? sSaodcavogcdood BO, 46)
IsikANGMbEL soadocamosdoods 79
Binchieceemne ike teienwerrecec 75
IDOE ING sooogusbHoDK 83
Bouesainiville aw areieisetieas 719
BOUVvancdiaercacmiyerenciciteneher se 94
IBOxXMene et rerieeieicreretessi eran 69
Braneay pect: 81
Breath of Heaven ...... 69
Broom, Assorted ........ 69
LEXOVCKCNIGERS NS geo's cao old Go Ona 75
California Big Tree...... 69

California Fan Palm..... 81
California Live Oak...... 69

California Native Trees. 69
Calycanithilspesmerierlence 15
(CEyOTAR “nob oaccnogadun6 70
Campanuillaescee reece 93
CampHOoneDreew rag aeeimicre: 70
CEN NTEICh. <3 Grctosdio polcne 65,0 cde 91
@araeranaeriyers sy ee isae ras 05)
CRIREES:) .diplo- op eo OUmOOp.a06 86
CEVAMENEKOIN- Sodobsnoboobnds 90
CEYAONEHMS Goobococu0006 93
CHEUEIHING sopnoooosaeoo00 70
Catalpaweee meets ciociersret rere 75
Chiok yea saacaeain ed Worse 70
(GOI) Sseohuoocooucaoo Sou 15
COMruON GooubosoodnooOdG 94
ChamceropSmmecereie citrine 81
Cherry, Flowering ...... 75
(ClaCEWMME 93.96% 6 cabo UID cd 76
CUNONENAY” ssccocaa00c0000 tO)

TREES, PLANTS, SHRUBS, CLIMBERS, AND FRUITS

Page
Chrysanthemum....92 and 93

Cinerariaye tsar 94
@lEmMaAtismanetecrvarie curate 79, 80
CIbiEnNe ENR sind osetia 80
Cilkinonboyey IMAM Gooooups 79
COCOS) Gitnereneiee noun rae eheners 82
COlCUSE tayearshieheE ee Ste eee 86
CORON Gbadscondodooe 76
WOTeopsis: sis. ecachon eereve 93
(COpPriqolakewnn a mains wiaidaGor Golan 81
WOSMOS) He kiwis wees cesnee 94
Craper Vivre tlen ances 76
ChAyOUONNEeey “Ssobedsoddos 70
Currant, Flowering ..... 76
(OR ACENSE canna ena actolh srachard.0 1) 81
Cyclamen cease 86
SY DRESStie etches ete 70
WD) ahilials ive eetees. <a ayeuneen 86-89
WD AISTES 2) rar soes erekdeaorsneityroie tens 94
Map hneiviectsccuacsenvene sesevee bas 71
MD) CUtZilaeeMereces eu steliey eueney orton en sie 76
DD) TOSINVA eyesore ereoeeresusvensne lene 71
TD) OL WO O Gir aise te tote co celonsrocerate 76
IDEYSERNE, Giooooucguo 82 and 86
HM Chevierigum aries snes 94
Toes cho bo OOO CIOIG © O.d 76
INICEMNS SoobabonGbu bo SO 71
IBROAVIOMNE). Fs bo pci ouOo 71
Eucalyptus, Assorted..71, 72
UIC A Waid cepa ceeyeleo yop rete 72
OUI DIE WE ai hoy cole noi Do .4 & 82
IDWOU GINS -scoaoscacnegeno 73
IDIOMA Soak ooo dood 93
IBPCXOINONOE, Godbcon00d0000 76
IMA DVAMA cere etomiersheeasters te 73
LEWES oh NG} eran ion ch gic geo Cho OleC 82
LD IOUICIIG mi Gwriceo oesa oo. cu Olbid' oad 86
Filbert, Purple Leaved.. 76
THOHEAAIME | sodosc0gnong000 76
INOUREMONE Soocdoouna chaos 86
IME wIE URES oooocesbcoec 95
INDENGNE, Gsooccnod0660d000 90
Geynhiarchia, posoocooeood0 93
(CRAIN 5 Sore din Gis sorocn nso 0.6 94
Geranium Pe erties 91
Gloxinia emcee mere 94
Golden Feather .......:. 94
Golden=rodeiacyy-icies ner 93
Grevillean sate catcatoereee 73
Hab rochamnulseyseire ier rere 73
Hanging Baskets ....... 86
IRIGENO Nes oid 6 mca taoO eon So SC 73
ISL MIEVON NICE Vos So bocdh 6 diac 93
ISI@MICIEHOM) cososdooosonse 90
Efellemiim eae eriee ere eenee 93
IEIGWIOCINAE, ocob0000d000000 93
EPO yam iolatarcueesusrensceteeh sien ores 73
Honeysuckle ...... 76 and 80
lal@yey Wala Go nsugcegducas 80
Horse Chestnut ......... 76
Hydrangea ....... 76 and 94
IBRWOSIMCHIIN oSons00000000 76
Tberism. (erm es 93
Imantephyllum ~~. .......- 94

Page
Drish iets. he ence eke mates 93
TSOLE DIS Ware ccevaistseeessresteee he 86
a AY e Gat En biGcd oloto io DIA Neta Bae 80
VACATEINCIE, Aogaosooaooed do 73
JASMIN os -vaysnsrekewereaieasis eae 80
EGON Caren sheen stein aetb nega a aie 82
KOlreutaiamear iin oi 76
ILEV ONAN woscooobdobooe 76
WGA tamMiayerarcsch roe nae 82
Laurel, Assorted ........ 73
ILEVHV SENS) onoogouoon bos 73
Lemon Verbena ......... 76
ILM oXOXOSHCUISS “5566000000000 13
IDEN sooonhagdos oon 73
IANO ono ais. bids DEG 76
Wain Gen Bier ite usreedae re 76
lowes skodnooobcoo mo dOLO 94
ILMMPISUODWE, Coa doocodoboGe 82
Wobeliawrrrre- hice iene 94
IDLY ISIE SogogsoocasooAE 76, 77
WOQUAtH REE rln il ieeei.. 73
Maderia Vine ........... 80
Madnonetieer ct eraiiteae tiie 70
Maonoliagrrnriircrieiis: UR, AE
Maiden Hair Fern....... 83
Maiden Hair Tree....... 17
Mandevillea ............. 80
Maple cos hea e meen be coyotes 17
IMMEB IEEE. “Gooosoodub ods 94
Mesembryanthemum .... 94
MeL-rosideroSmepericr rr: 73
MMos OMA) soadoso0000 77
Mountain Ash .......... 77
Muehlenbeckia .......... 80
IMU b Cnet ec ert: 17
MiUS@) \ Siti iterey setters che shore ions 82
My rtler is selieccrhtien tries 73
Nephrolepisterc-wtcccirenea 84

New Zealand Flax....73, 74

LOEW ietaieniies ot aiorosareiomoto-a:osatcr 17
~ OdNOWNEI Socaacosncgdaoo 93
Olea fragrans ........... 74
Oleandernwe eerie 74
GynsCOlMhbden no Soa ons5ed55008 84
EXOMAS sogocoocceounnon 93
Palm's) erie eacte saree eee eis 81
Pampas iGrassige sare bien 82
IERVMIOGWIT snondnoasewonooa 86
IERWAEAY oo Sa gocod Oo d0 060 00 94
IRACHOM NAM geuveacadned 80
IPE ANE, sooonccno00000 We
Peach, Flowering ....... 77
Pelareonitimier reer 92
LEXeron eee MEN gaocodocosas 74
RerenniallSh. «ee seek -reiel <= 92
Periplocay nn = eke tele oie 80
Petcunianerictiomhencteneiel 94
IFVIME?S GoagooogDo OCOD OOU 82
PALOR lpn ttoe on denned lotus 93
IDING): Gis SSO dSUhSG 45-000 do'aa 74
Pittosporum ............ 74
Plum, Purple Leaved.... 77

Page
IehbhedorteKoy? on nage oubcsocté 80
Polygala:. niin pees Speen 74
Polystichiwimie escent 84
Pomegranate: =). geen 17
PO DUI a: ecseye Palette lots hoc ene 77
IS HbNUEh Nelsen ob oe.do mols 5 94
Privet. (Sec Ligustrum.)
IPteCLisS® 2): cicero: Cee eee 84
Purple rinisewe cere 78

Quince, Flowering ....... 78

Raphis, Saas: clatter. cee 82
INCI OOO! Gosonsccosodnool 69
Rhododendron eerie 74

Rhubarb, Australian Win-
ter, and other sorts....102

IAM ONUUSHE veadinta OO SIO.o Ouardo &0 90 78
ROSES cies erctayenvorenererene 60 to 66
Rubber Drees. mr seeder 86
WEAK KCN, Seon genns sacs 93
Saee. sek epeteyovernebel eae ene 94
SEE IeNb sooocoeodooos 81
Salvia wcuadsuensete scenes 94
SamibuCulStaerern er rereiaee 78
SGIECIO MATS goscacccacbea 74
Sea, Pin ascuecoesicce sors Wensnate 94
SEAROMEME, cscooocondunes 82
Scelaisinellagearimieiecaee ences 84
SIMMS) IDEVIKAY soecooobocous 93
SKYY IMO soooosodcoon 101
Smilax Feyeris ie ieee 80
Snailiaviin'ey essere ciets 80
SON caacenodoodsocs 78
SOMME ssongccosuedo 4nd 81
Spergula cigar 95
SPIN asin Maan cs eee eee 78
Spruce. (See Abies.)

Stocles.iis4)s tae acs oie lacied 94
Strawberry Tree ........ 74
S\wEbbNSOWe GoAbonosooeuas 74
Sweet Bay. (See Laurel.)
Siword@ Herne cites 84
Sycamore! ee eee 78
TAMATIN Fhe) ane 78
AMER MEK MONIN BoSdanoon bcos 93
MWecomay. aes ae ee 81
Texas Umbrella Tree.... 78
THO PM 4h. Rio. Ges 78
PAU asec ce dees ae, oe ee 74
IAUAODSIS ss ciere cinerea . 74
PY YAN Cy M22. /s 0s. «intel 94
Uh oho ee OPIABINIAS Gcicscis 0 82
MRulip: vere s.c.).:- «ssa eee 78
Umbrella Plant scence 86
Vier Dena <j. cv). jecsverc su ctete arene 94
WOroOuil Ga gonsebooso cc s° 74
WAC ICE a EISEN arab wc 0. 6 92
LEY Wohb enon oa premiere oo. So oC 78
WAS ovioeACohIEy So sgacosocoo 82
DWECTE CB Fe ores ecko cies 78
AVV ATI OsWV gees st icn hors oeelisse etna 78
AMISH Nols Gi Gilat vos 81
GN MEO OED > 74

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Making Manures. Boomer’s Methods. A practical and
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Mushroom Culiure. By Wm. Robinson. A _ practical
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Sweet Potato Culture. By James Fitz. Full directions
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