Seeds for the garden, farm, & field : 50th anniversary

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Do not assume content reflects current
scientific knowledge, policies, or practices.

SUGGESTIONS TO PURCHASERS.—READ CAREFULLY.
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HOW TO ORDER.—With every Catalogue we always send an Order Sheet and printed envelope.
This order blank will be found to be much more convenient than an ‘ordinary sheet of paper, and by using
the addressed envelope there will be no danger of your remittances being miscarried.

ORDER EARLY.—Customers, by purchasing their Seeds early, will be sure and have them on
hand when wanted. The heaviest rush in the Seed business occurs during the months of March and April
and while we at all times endeavor to fill orders promptly and accurately, it will accommodate us and greatly
relieve our employees by having the orders in hand at as early a date as is possible. It will also insure to
our patrons greater acccuracy and better service generally.

NAME AND ADDRESS.—We earnestly request our correspondents to be particular and give
their Name, PosT-OFFICE ADDRESS, COUNTY AND STATE IN FULL, DISTINCTLY WRITTEN. We are often in
receipt of orders from customers who not only forget to sign their names, but also their place of residence,
thus causing a delay of weeks in the execution of their orders, and sometimes we find it impossible to trace
them up at all.

SHIPPING DIRECTIONS.—We deliver the Seeds to any express or Railroad Company in St.
Louis, as you may direct, the purchaser to pay transportation charges upon receipt of goods, but particu-
larly request our patrons to give shipping directions. Where no particular mode of transportation is des-

ignated, we shall exercise our best judgment, and forward by express, freight or mail, as may seem to us.

most advisable.

FORWARDING AND REMITTING.—Every order is executed within 24 working hours of its.
receipt, or reason given why not sent, so that parties ordering may know that if goods are not received in
proper time, it is almost certain that the letter has not been received by us. Parties ordering will please
send the money at the time they send us their order; and if the money is sent with the order and received
by us, we guarantee the safe arrival of all packages, but we cannot assume any responsibility for delay in
transit. Money may be sent at our risk in the following manner: Post Office Order, Draft on St. Louis
or New York, or by Express; remittances for small amounts may be made in Postage Stamps. In remit-
ting, purchasers will be particular to send a sufficient amount to cover their orders. When only a part is
remitted, goods will be sent only to the amount of remittance.

GOODS C. O. D.—No goods will be sent by us C. O. D., unless one-half the amount accompanies
the order.

OUR PRICES.—Seed crops of 1894 were good, and quality as well as quantities have turned out
satisfactory, which enables us to send to our customers seeds of unusual excellence and strong germi-
nation qualities. Some people have the impression that because we furnish high-quality seeds we are
also high in prices; but this is not the case, and we respectfully ask all who have never bought of us
before to compare our prices with those of any other first-class Seed House and they will be convinced
that our claims for patronage are based not alone on superior quality, but on fair prices as well.

OUR WARRANTY—Vegetable, Flower Seeds, Etce.—We select our stocks with great
care, and pay liberal prices for growing our Seeds; thus we secure The Best. Our importations are
from the best known and most reliable growers in Europe. We feel justified in saying that allour seeds
are the purest and best to be found; but at the same time it must be distinctly understood that
we sell no Seeds with warranty, express or implied,in any respect, and will not be
in any way responsible forthe crop. Jf our Seeds are not accepted on these terms they must be
returned at once and we will refund the money paid for them.

GRASS AND FIELD SEEDS.—With our improved machinery we are enabled to clean fiese
seeds thoroughly, and supply on orders any grade desired at current market prices.

In the process of recleaning, lower grades of Seeds are made that are suitable for common pasturage,
or for sowing for green fertilizing, and will mail sample and name prices at any time on these lower grades.
if wanted in quantities.

CORRESPONDENCE, ADVICE, ETC.—We are always glad to give any information in our
power to our customers on any subject pertaining to our business. We would only request that when such
information is asked for that the questions be clearly written out and not put on our order sheets or mixed
in with ordersinany way. This will save us a great deal of time and trouble and insure prompt replies.

We respectfully solicit your orders, and thanking our many correspondents for past favors, both for
orders received and for speaking so kindly of us to their friends, we await further favors, which shall
receive our best care and prompt attention.

We remain, respectfully yours,

212 AND 814 N. FOURTH ST. Plant Seed Company,
Sign of the Gilt Plow. ST. LOUIS: Moe:

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HISTORY OF THE BUSINESS

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Successors to
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On this, the Fiftieth year of our seed business, it is not unbecoming to give some account in detail
of its commencement, of those who began it, of what they did, of what our Company is now doing and
proposes to do, stating some facts about the business and of the parties that have been engaged in it,
that we would not publish in our Annual Catalogue.

The business was originated by Wm. M. Plant, who in 1844 at the age of twenty-one, came to St.
Louis with some knowledge of farm tools and seeds and saw an opening for the sale of Improved Tools
and better quality of Seeds. He brought out a stock of each from the East via New Orleans. His
brother, Frederick W., joined him, and they commenced business in the year 1845. Thenext year they
formed a co-partnership under the style of Piant & Brother. They were two of six brothers, born in
Laneaster, Worcester Co., Mass., who all came to St. Louis, four of them at different times in the
fifty years being connected with this business.

Alfred Plant, now President of the Company, whose portrait is on fourth page of cover, is the sole
survivor of these six brothers. George Urquhart, Vice-President, whose portrait is also on the fourth
page ofcover, came in as clerk in 1847 and has been in the business ever since.

Frederick S. Plant, son of Alfred Plant, at present Secretary of the Company, has been for eleven
years in its service as clerk and officer and is now assuming the general management of the whole
business.

Plant Brothers were pioneers in introducing Agricultural Machinery in the West. Wm. M. Plant
was an enthusiast on Machinery for the Farmer, and a teacher in that line, if he was anything. Heat
one time published a paper, The Farmers’ Advertiser, (now Journal of Agriculture) with cuts and descrip-
tions of everything new in machinery for the farmer, and also published a Descriptive Catalogue, the
largest and most comprehensive of its kind at that date.

Alfred Plant, on a trip to Omaha early in the fifties, distributed this Catalogue not to merchants only,
but to every planter and farmer. This trip was made to Omaha by the North side of the Missouri river
and return by the South when there were no Rail Roads; every principal town and settlement was
visited by stage, horseback or on foot; the river towns by steamboat. At that time Omaha had butsix-
prick buildings; Leavenworth was hardly commenced, Kansas City consisted of arow of warehouses and
smallshops along the levee. This trip took about three months and no time wasted. All the places can
now be visited in a week. The distribution of this Catalogue, if it didnot bring the Company immediate
profit, shed new light among the farmers on the use of improved farming tools and machinery.

The Plant Brothers, during the half century, had large interests in the manufacturing of Agricul-
tural Machines. At one time they had a manufactory of Threshers, Horse Powers, Saw Mills, Grain
Drills, Horse Cultivators, etc., on the Northwest corner of Main and Biddle Streets.

At another time they had a factory in Louisville for making Cider Mills, and another for Cane
Crushers, and to this day some of their machines are in existence, as evidenced by an occasional letter
received asking for an extratorepair. Thcir largest undertaking was when they run the Peoria Plow
Factory, at Peoria, Ill., two stores in St. Louis and one in Kansas City. At that time they were the
largest manufacturers and dealers in Agricultural Machines and Seeds of any house West of the
Alleghanies.

In the Fifties the Company fitted out with their farm tools and seeds many of the colonies emigrat-
ing from New England and New York State to occupy and settle the Territory of Kansas. The Colo-
nists were advised to obtain farm tools and seeds of Plant Brothers, St. Louis, to save themselves im-
mense freightage across the country, as they, Plant & Bro., received via New Orleans.

This trade was followed up by opening a warehouse and salesroom in Kansas City and was continued
until 1870. The Company built the first brick warehouse erected in the Kansas City West Bottom, now
standing a block West of the Union Depot. A Railroad Switch was laid to it by the Gulf Road and
this before the Missouri Pacific Railroad had rounded the bluff and reached the Bottom.

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LITTLE & BECKER PRINTING CO., ST. LOUIS.

“Soon after the death of Wm. M. Plant the interests in the manufactories of Plows and Agricultural —
Machinery were sold out and the dealing in Farm Machinery discontinued, and only the seed business ~

retained and incorporated (in 1872) under the style Plant Seed Company, Alfred Plant, President.
The purpose of this Company was, as is now, to furnish seeds to the Gardener, the Family and

the Farmer, true to name and of great vitality, and if any seed does not give the desired results they

propose to know the reason why, by obtaining personal knowledge of the stock and cultivation of
the seeds sold by them. This entails great expense of time and money, the keeping of Stock Seeds

pure and contracting for and inspecting their growth. In the past year Frederick S. Plant has traveled —

eight thousand miles—twice to California—to Kansas, Nebraska, Michigan, Canada, New York State,
Long Island, Pennsylvania and other points to see that only the true type of Vegetables was
grown for our seeds, and that proper cultivation was given.

This is a small matter compared with what should be done, and what we propose to do, but state it
here to disabuse some persons of the idea that because our Headquarters are in St. Louis our Seeds are
grown near St. Louis and that we do not sell Northern nor Eastern grown seeds. "We do not go to
Minnesota for Cotton Seed, norto Louisiana for Seed Corns, but by long experience know the soil, climate
and locality best adapted to produce the most perfect type of any seed on any seed list. Our staples,
like Peas, Beans, Onions, etc., are grown for us in the same localities where they are grown for every
leading seed house in America and for some houses in Europe. The quality of seed sold by us may be
equalied, but it cannot be excelled, if particular knowledge of the source of supply of our seeds and care-
ful and repeated personal inspection, guided by experience in their cultivation, is any guarantee. We
grow some crops from our own stock seed, that is the seeds from which are grown the seeds we offer,
some crops in America and some in Europe, and obtain in Europe from experienced and reliable growers
there, those sorts that are not grown to perfection in this country.

Ve have now answered in part the question, ‘‘ WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR SEEDS?’’ ®

Our list contains everything of real value, and additions are made from year to year of Flower or
Vegetable Seeds that are new and have by trial proved of value.

That we have, in good measure, satisfied our patrons is evidenced by having the names and Post-
office addresses of forty thousand live customers, who have ordered of us in the last two springs, some
of them many years, whose names are perennial. This list of names is reviewed every autumn and no
person’s name retained for a Catalogue unless he has ordered in the last spring or the spring before,
and this list contains no duplicates. We publish in the aggregate over 100,000 Catalogues per year. ~

Besides these customers, who arescattered over the country and order by mail, we have a large
number of retail customers St buy in person, some four to five hundred per day in the spring, and this
daily for many weeks, whose names are not listed.

We deal largely in Farm and Field Seeds, especially in the Staples, Clovers, Red, Alfalfa, White, Alsike

and Crimson, Timothy, Blue Grass, Red Top, Millet, Fescues and other foreign grasses, also making a
specialty of Seed Corns, Seed Wheats, Seed Potatoes, etc. For handling this stock, we occupy two
stores on Fourth Street and a large Warehouse on Main Street, containing altogether over 40,000
square feet of floor space or quite an acre, but in the busy season this is not room enough, but re-
ceive and ship many car loads of Grass Seeds, Potatoes, Onion Sets, etc., that are not taken into store.

We not only have a large and growing Retail Trade; our Wholesale has increased many hundred
per cent. in the last few years; where we were selling Garden Seeds by the hundred weight, we are
now handling them by the ton. Atone time a few hundred bushels of our Extra Early Pea sufficed
for our trade; we now have this pea grown for us by the car load, and the sale of Spinach, Turnip,
Cabbage, Radish, Onion and other Seeds has increased in like proportion.

We have a most complete outfit of machines for recleaning Farm and Field Seeds received from the
country often in a mixed and trashy condition. ;

So large a business naturally divides itself into departments. At the head of each we have a skilled
and experienced man. Each has under him a competent corps of assistants, which assures the prompt
and careful execution of every order received by us, and also enables us, if an error is made, to quickly
trace it to its source.

We think it is an honor for any business house to exist for Fifty years and think we have
been favored. ‘‘There’s a divinity that shapes our ends, rough hew them how we will.’’

Our house is substantially the same as Fifty years ago, changed in name only, has passed through
times of financial crises, war and mercantile disasters and is now more firmly established, we believe, in
the good will and confidence of the public than ever. Probably none of us now responsible for its
management, will see its Centennial, shall it exist so long.

We propose to keep right on in the line we are now pursuing, conscientiously using our best endeay-
ors to furnish Seeds of the highest grade; to introduce everything new of value; and in the department
of Clover, Grass Seed, Seed Corn, Potatoes, Onion Sets, etc., not to be undersold.

Our object is to make every customer satisfied with quality and price of everything we offer. We
hope by carefulness and fairness to increase our list from year to year of Satisfied Customers.

St. Louis, JANuARY ist, 1895.

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them under their respective headings.

Terms Cash with Order. Our prices of Vegetable Seeds given here include Postage or Free
Delivery, except of Beans, Corn and Peas; for cost of mailing those see remarks under their respective
headings. If any of our customers desire to pay Express or Freight charges on Vegetable Seeds them-
selves, they are allowed when remitting to deduct at the rate of 10 cents per pound from prices given.
Market Gardeners or large Planters of Seeds requiring large quantities, are invited to write for
Special Price List; in writing please state, either that you are a Market Gardener, Farmer, or Dealer

in Seeds.

LIBERAL DISCOUNTS OF VEGETABLE SEEDS IN PACKETS.
Purchaser remitting $1.00 may select Vegetable Seeds in Packets amounting to $1.25

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We wish it distinctly understood that the discount allowed is only for Vegetable Seeds
in Packets, and NOT for Seeds by weight or measure.

ARTICHOKE Columbian White Mammoth Asparagus—New and
Y | magnificent variety of asparagus, which is sure to be in

French, Artichaut. German,Artischoke. Spanish, Alcachofa. great demand, because it furnishes white shoots which
Broo ih, a ee: j d 1 aye stay white as long as fit for use without earthing up or any
rages = _ i Fn i mi Bee ee t peer ae Aas other artificial blanching, and because it can be absolutely
todd an P oe oe ae . Paice Bee nee ea depended on to give 80 to 90 per cent. white plants from
he eee Geog o cee ns seed. There is no question but this is the greatest ad-
Large Green Globe—The largest and best. i i
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Packet, 5c.; ounce, 30c.; % pound, $1.00; pound, 3.75 tana Ord conbenmithiootit
Jerusalem Artichoke Roots—See Roots, page 37 a rrhoo ati ac lg 2 a cee unter amen
é : Packet, 10c.; ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50
ASPARAGUS. Palmetto—An improvement on Conover’s, in that it
yields a much heavier crop, and of much more even and
French, Asperge. German, Spargel. Spanish, Ksparragos. | regularsize. Fit for use nearly a week before the Con-
over’s.

Sow in the fall or early in the spring, thinly in shallow

drills, twelve to eighteen inches apart, covering seed Packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

about one inchdeep. Hoe often,and keep free from weeds. Conover’s Colossal—The standard variety; very pro-
For further direction of cultivation, see page 38. ductive and of good quality.
Barr’s Mammoth—This new and valuable sort comes Packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.; 74 pound, 25c.; pound, 75c.
from Pennsylvania. It is very early and grows twice the
size of the common sorts. Itis tender to the stem and of ASPARAGUS—Plants

delicious flavor.
Packet, 5c.;. ounce, 15¢.; 3% pound, 40c.; pound, $1.25. See Roots, page 38.

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DWARF OR BUSH BEANS.
French, Haricots Nains. German, Busch Bohner. Spanish, Frijorano.

We sell lo peck at peck and Vo bushel at bushel rates. Hxpress or Freight Charges on Beans always to
be paid by the purchaser. Jf to be sent by matl, 15 cents per quart must be added to prepay postage.
Drop the Beans two or three inches apart, in rows standing eighteen inches to two feet apart. Hoe often, never when

the yines are wet, or they will rust, drawing the earth slightly towards them. They require but six to eight weeks to make
green pods, and can be sown as late as August. 1 quart will plant 100 feet drill; 2 bushels to the acre in drills.

‘ GREEN PODDED SORTS.

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Price per Packet, 7 Cents, Postage included.

Early Brown Mohawk—
One of the oldest and best
known sorts. Hardiestofany,
even resisting aslight degree
of frost, successfully; leaves
and vine large, coarse and
Straggling; early and very
prolific. Pods long, nearly
straight, broad and fiat, of
medium quality
Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.25;

bushel, 4.50.

Early Long Yellow Six
Weeks—Early yellow beans,
kidney shaped; large, fiat,
green pods.

Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.25;
bushel, 4.50.

Early Round Yellow Six
Weeks—Beans round, yel-
low; pods green.

Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.25;
bushel, 4.50.

Improved Early Round
Pod Red Speckled Valen-
tine—Hardy and vigorous,
upright in growth, pods being
held wellup from the ground,
early and remarkably uni-
form in ripening, making it
very desirable for market
gardeners, as a large propor-
tion of the pods can be se-
curedatone gathering. Pods
round,thick and solid, tender
and of fine flavor. We find
this to be the earliest of any
strain we have ever tested,
and more uniform in habit
andripening with almost en-
tire absence of flat pods.
Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.25;

bushel, $4.50.

Refugee, or Thousand to
One—Hardy, yields abund-

Nees Bees eee | Cantly. Quart, 20c.; peck,
$1.25; bushel, 4.50.

White Seeded Valentine—Early and prolific: the Royal Dwarf White Kidney—Late beans, large kidney -
Bean being white, can be used as a Shell Bean. | shaped, slightly flattened; can be used green or dry.
Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.35; bushel, 5.09. Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.25; bushel, 4.50.

WAX SORTS.

Price per Packet, 7 Cents, Postage included.

Au Entirely New Wax Bean Improved Golden Wax (Stringless)—An early string-

less Bean; pod of golden wax color and cxcellent quality ;

: B very prolific.
KEENEY’S RUSTLESS GOLDEN WAX BEAN. Qniré-ske,: peck BOs, DAskeIeee
Dwarf Prolific German Black Wax (Stringless)—An
improved strain of the old German Black Wax Beans.
Pod perfectly round, straight, long and an even rich color.

Combining hardiness, productiveness and fine quality.
A bush variety of remarkable vigor and frecdom
from rust. Sends out short tendrils on which pods

are formed in addition to those near the central stalk of Quart 25c.; peck, $1.50; bushel, 5.50.
the plant. Pod yellow, of fine quality and entirely string- Wardwell’s Kidney Wax—Extra early, hardy and pro-
less. Plant two beans in a hill, placing the hills ten inches ductive. Pods long, broad, flat and of a delicate, waxy

apartin the row, and the rows 24 to 28 inches apart. The

yellow, entirely stringless and remarkably free from rust.
soil should be rich and moist but not wet. Sold in Pack-

Quart, 25e.; peck, $1.50; bushel, 5.50.

agesonly. Package to contain about 60 to 70 Beans. Dwarf Red or Searlet Flageolet Wax—Pods very
1 Pkg., 15c.; 2 pkgs., 25c.; 10 pkgs., 1.00, postpaid. large, sometimes 10 to 12 inches in length, entirely string-
Currie’s Rust Proof Black Wax—Another year’s ob- less, very fleshy, exceedingly tender and succulent.

servation and experience only confirms our previous high Quart, 25c.;‘ peck, $1.50; bushel, 5.50,

opinion of its merits. On account of its earliness, pro-
ductiveness, freedom from blight or rust, it is an excellent

variety. Pods long, flat, tender and fine quality. Seed | ENGLISH ‘BEANS.

larger than Black Wax, purplish or brownish black.

Quart, 30c.; peck, $1.75; bushel, 6.50. Drop early in spring, three inches apart, in drills two or
Dwarf Golden Eyed Wax—Very early and a vigorous three feet apart.
grower, yielding a great profusion of tender, large, flat, Early Long Pod—Good and produetixe,
fleshy podsof a beautiful golden waxy appearance. Hardy | Quart, 25¢.; peck, $1.50; bushel, 5.50,
and singularly free from blight and rust. Very valuable. | Broad Windsor—Largest and best.
Quart, 25c.; peck, 1.50; bushel, 5.60. Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50; bushel, 5.50.

The True Bush Lima grows with-
out the aid of stakes or poles, in
compact bush form, from 15 to 18
inches high, and produces enormous
crops of delicious Lima Beans, which
can be as easily gathered as the {GF
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French, Haricots a Rameées.

Henderson’s Bush Lima—The
Beans are of the size of the Sieva or

Packet, 5c.; quart, 35c.; peck, $2.00

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German, Stangenbohnen.
Spanish, Judias.

If by mail, add 15 cts. per quart to prepay postage.

Packet price, 7 cts., postage included,

Culture—Less hardy than the Dwarfs, and are not usually planted so early. Plant in hills 3 feet apart, with a stake or

poletorunup on. 1 quart to 100 to 150 hills.

Karly Duteh Case Knife
Pole—Beans Kidney-shaped,
white, very prolific, with
broad long pods.

Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50;

bushel, 5.50.

Horticultural Cranberry
Pole—Beans, round, oval,
speckled; a popular variety ;
equally serviceable in the
green state or when shelled:

Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50.;

bushel, 5.50.

Lazy Wives Pole Beans—
Great favorite. The pods
grow from four to six inches
long, entirely stringless, and
of a rich, buttery flavor when
cooked. The pods remain
green and retain their tender,
rich, stringless flavor until
; nearly ripe. The Beans are
white, and can be used as a Shell Bean.

Quart, 50c.; peck, $3.00; bushel, 10.00.

| White Cornfield Pole—A well-known, popular variety,
particularly in the West; beans white, pods round and
succulent; very productive.

\Quart, 30c.; peck, $1.75; bushel, 6.50.

Creaseback or Fat Horse Bean—Harliest Pole Bean
im cultivation, exceedingly productive and of fine quality.

Quart, 30c.; peck, $1.75; bushel, 6 50.

Red-Speckled Oval-Seeded Cut-Short Cornfield—
This is a climbing green-podded Bean, used in the South
for planting to Corn, and hence known in some localties
as a Cornfield Bean, of which there are many varieties,
this being one of the best. It is very productive, and for
table purposes, used as a snap, is of an excellent quality;
pods green, half round and succulent.

Quart, 35c.; peck, $%.00.; bushel, 7.50.

Southern Prolific Pole—Habit vigorous, prolific, bear-
ing till frost; pods borne in clusters ; succulent, delicious.

Quart, 30c.; peck, $1.75; bushel, 6.50.

Scarlet Runner Pole—Very productive as a table va-
riety, and also used for ornamental purposes, producing
dazzling, scarlet flowers.

Quart, 30c.; peck, $1.75; bushel, 6.50.

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German Black Wax Pole—Early ; pods golden yellow;
very succulent.

Quart, 35c.; peck, $2.00; bushel, 7.50.

Giant Red Wax Pole—Pods long, thick and fleshy, ofa
pale, yellow color and waxy appearance.

Quart, 40c.; peck, $2.50; bushel, 9.00.

Early Golden Cluster Wax Pole—Begin to bear early
in July, and continues until frost. Pods are six to eight
inches long, borne in clusters of three to six, and are of a
beautiful golden yellow color, and the flavor is delicious.

Quart, 40c.; peck, $2.50; bushel, 9.00.

POLE LIMA BEANS.

Packet 7 cts., postage included.

Culture—Set the poles, if possible, before planting.
They should not be put into the ground before May, or not
until the ground is dry and warn, for if planted too early,
the seed is aptiorot, and unless the eye is placed down-
ward it may not come up atall. They are very tender and
cannot bear the slightest frost.

Jersey Extra Early Lima—This variety is from 8 to 10
days earlier than any other Pole Lima Bean. The yines
are vigoreus in growth, bearing profusely large broad pods
in clusters of four. The Beans are nearly as large and
fully as good as ithe Large Lima.

Quart, 35c.; peck, $2.25; bnshel, 8.00.

Dreer’s Improved Lima—Very productive and of ex-
cellent quality ; when green they are nearly as large as the
Large Lima, thicker, sweeter, and more tender and nu-
tritious, remaining green in the pod for a long time after
maturing.

Quart, 35c.; peck, $2.25; bushel, 8.00.

Large White Lima or Butter—Most universally
grown for both market and private use.

Quart, 35c.; peck, $2.25; bushel, 8.00.

Small Lima or Sieva—Early and hardy.
Quart, 30c.: peck, ®2.00; bushel, 7.50.

King of the Garden Lima—They are vigorous growers,
setting their Beans early at bottom of pole, producing
continuously to the end of the season. They are very
prolific, bearing their pods five to seven inches long, in
clusters of four and five, with five to six beans in a pod.

Quart, 35c.; peck, $2.25; bushel, 8.00.

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GARDEN PEAS.

French, Pots. German, Frbse. Spanish, Guizante.

We sell 1/9 peck at peck and 1/2 bushel at bushel rates. Express or Freight charges on Peas always to be paid
by the purchaser. If to be sent by mail, 15 cents per quart must be added to prepay postage.

Culture—The planting of an early crop of Garden Peas should be made in the spring, as soon as the groun@ can be
worked, in a warm, dry situation, and covered about three inches. They are usually planted in double rows from three to
four feet apart, and those requiring it, bushed, when about six inches high. They should be kept clean, and earthed up
twice in their growth. 1 quart will plant 80 feet drill; 144 to 2 bushels to the acre.

FIRST EARLY PEAS. DWARF EXTRA EARLY PEAS.

Price per Packet 7 cts., Postage included.

(No Sticks Required.)

Price per Packet 7 cts., Postage included.

PL ANT’S EXTR A E ARLY. Nott’s Excelsior—Robust and vigorous in growth, in-

clined to throw out laterals from the base of the stock,
producing in profusion long handsome pods, closely
packed with large peas of fine flavor. An improvement

The Earliest and Best of all the Extra Earlies.
The Plant’s Extra Early—Bearing our name is the most

profitable Pea for market gardeners and truckers to grow; on American Wonder, being more vigorous and prolific
it is entirely distinct and superior to any other Extra with larger pods with more peas than either the Wonder
Early Pea. Itis the earliest, maturing from forty to forty- or Premium Gem. A decided acquisition and sure to be
five days from germination; it is the most productive, the very popular when generally known. The genuine stock
pods are of a dark green color, of a full round shape and of this pea is very limited and it will be some time before
of strong texture, which especially fits it for shipping long it can come into general use. Seed green, wrinkled,
distances. On average soil it will not exceed twenty square at the ends like American Wonder, height 12 inches.
inches in height. The pods fill up eve=ty, and frequently Packet, 10c.; pint, 35e.; quart, 60c.
the entire crop can be gathered at one picking, which is
very valuable to the market gardener. While hundreds of American Wonder—(Wrinkled)—This variety stands
market gardeners have pronounced this pea unequalled unrivalled in point of productiveness, flavor and quality,
in earliness, yield and regularity of growth, and in and is without exception, the Earliest Wrinkled Pea iz
every sense a perfect trucker’s pea, yet at the same time cultivation. Itis of dwarf and robust habit, growing from
we know of no other variety more popular or better ten to twelve inches high, and preduces a profusion of
adapted to private gardens. good sized and well filled pods of the finest flavor.

Quart, 25¢.: peck, $1.35; bush., 5.00. Quart, 30c.; peck, $1.75; bush., 6.50.

Carter’s First Crop—One of the earliest incultivation, 3 :
very productive, good flavor, two feet high. Plant’s Earliest Dw=rf or Tom Thumb—Very early

Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.25; bush., 4.50. and prolific, and very dwarf, growing only ten to twelve

Alaska—True—One of the earliest peas known; 90 per inches high.
cent. of the pods can be gathered at the first picking. The Quart, 30c.; peck, $1.50; bush., 5.50.

dark green color of the pods make it extremely desirable. Little Gem—(Wrinkled)—A dwarf, prolific, green,
Two feet high. wrinkled marrow; habit similar to the Tom Thumb); it has

Quart, 25e.; peck, $1.25; bush., 5,00. all the sugary flavor of the late Wrinkled Peas, besides
Rural New Yorker—Very robust and branching habit. being early; height one foot.
It is one of the earliest, most hardy, most productive, and Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50; bush., 5.50.
ripens uniformly. Height of vine, 2 feet.
Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.25; bush., 4.50. Carter’s Premium Gem—(Wrinkled)—A valuable extra
Improved Dan O’Rourke—A vyery popular market early, dwarf Wrinkled Pea, robust in growth, with long
variety; pods well filled; two feet high. pods, height one foot.

Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.25; bush., 4.50. Quart, 25e.; peck, 1.50; bnsh., 5.50.

PLANT SEED CO., 812 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO.

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SECOND BARLLY AND LATE PEAS.

Price per Racket, 2 ng Postage included.

The Heroine is a medium early, green wrinkled Pea, grows uniformly about two and one-half feet
high, and is literally covered with well filled long, heavy, pointed pods; so striking and distinct is this
variety that it would be picked out at once in a field of one hundred other varieties. The quality of this
pea is simply perfection—that rich, buttery, marrow-like flavor for which the peas grown in the gardens
of Old England are celebrated. Per packet, 10c.; pint, 25c.; quart, 40c.; peck, $2.50.

Advancer—(Wrinkled)—A green wrinkled marrow, of
fine flavor; long pods, well filled; very prolific; two and
one-half feet high. .

Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.25; bush., 4.50

Early Frame or May—Pods round, hardy, prolific;
two feet high.
; Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.15; bush., 4.00.

P. S. Co.’s Second EFarly—This variety ripens about
two weeks later than our Plant’s Extra Early, just in time
when peas are scarce and command a good price. Itisa
wrinkled variety; the vines are uniformly two feet high,
and very even and regularin growth. Itis a prolific bear-
e>, and yields more per acre than any cther variety. The
pods, although of medium size, are numerous, and are
literally packed with peas of a delicious sweet flavor.

Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50; bush., 5.00.

ee eae wrinkled) One of the finest second early
peas grown. The strong, sturdy haulm is literally covered
with immense pods. Many of the pods measure nearly 514
inches in length, and contain as high as ten large, fine
flavored, wrinkled peas of excellent quality, very sweet;
two feet high.

Quart, 35c.; peck, $2. 25; bush., 8.00.

Pride of the Market—Very mac ct the peds are
well filled with large and fine flavored peas; its robust
constitution enormous productiveness, and superior ap-
pearance has made it a favorite of the public; two feet
high.

Quart, 30c.; peck, $2.00; bush., 7.50.

Horsford’sMarket Garden—A grand wrinkled variety,
coming in between Little Gem and Advancer. The vines
are two feet high, very regular in growth. It is a prolific
bearer, and yiclds abundantly. Pods, medium size, nu-
merous and fall with peas of a delicious sweet flavor.
Grows uniformly two feet hich.

Quart, 25¢.; peck, $1.25; bush., 4.50,

Champion of En Diedid niikied) cone of the richest
and best flavored peas grown; large, long pods; four to
five feet high.

Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bush., 3.50.

Bliss’ Ever-Bearing—The great value of this variety is
found inits long continued bearing; pods three to four
inches long, well filled. Peas very large, half an inch or
over in diameter; unsurpassed in sweetness and flavor.
Two feet high.

Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.25; bush., 4 50.

Blue Peter—A dwarf variety, dark green foliage, with
large, well filled pods, of an exquisite flavor; one foot
high, Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50; bush., 5,50.

Large White Marrowfat—A favorite market sort;
large, broad pods; well filled; five feet high.

Quart, 15c.; peck, $1.00; bush., 3.50.

Black-Eyed Marrowfat—A well-known variety; large
pods, well filled; hardy and productive; four feet high.
Quart, 15¢.; peck, $1.00; bush., 3.50.

Edible Podded or Sugar Peas.

Melting Sugar Pea—Well deserves its name, for this

. new Peais unquestionably the best in size of pod, prolific

bearing and delicious quality of all the edible pods. It
grows to the height of five feet, bears a profusion of large,
broad pods, which are generally found in pairs, and which
are so brittle that they snap without any string. The pods
when cooked are very sweet and tender.

Per packet, 15c; pint, 40c; quart, 75c.

Very Dwarf Sugar—This variety is unusually
dwarf, being very similar in habit to the” well-known
American Wonder Pea. The pods are of unusual size for
suchasmall growing sort, and are of exquisite, melting
quality. Of recent years the demand has increased very
much for Sugar Peas and we have no doubt that this little
variety will be welcome, as it hasa great advantage from
the fact that it does not require brushing or sticking as
other Sugar Peas do.

Packet, 10c.; pint, 40c.; quart 75c.

Dwarf Gray Sugar—A desirable Sugar Pea; very early
and prolific; pods broad, flat and crooked, and contain
five or six peas; two feet high.

Quart, 35c: peck, $2.00; bush., 7.00.

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SWEET OR SUGAR GORN. |

French, Mais. German, Mais-Welschkorn. Spanish, Maiz.

Price per Packet, 7 ets., Postage included.

We sell */o peck at peck and 1/3 bushel at bushel rates. Lupress or Freight charges on Corn always to be paid
by the purchaser. If to be sent by mail, 12 cents per quart must be added to prepay postage.

Culture—Drop in hills three feet apart, and leave four | SECOND EARLY VARIETIES.

plants to the hill. Plant at intervals of ten days from
early spring to midsummer, which will insure a constant | Acams Early White—An early market variety; similar
supply of Green Corn throughout the season. 1 quart for to Extra Early Adams; larger, but not se early. Used for
150 hills ; 8 to 10 quarts to the acre, in hills. the table, particularly in the South.

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EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES. Quart, 15¢.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00.

Early Bonanza Sweet—This excellent variety is not as
Extra Early Adams—The hardiest and earliest white early as Minnesota, Crosby’s and other extra early varie-
corn known; is nota Sugar Corn, but on account of its ties, but the ears are much larger; its table qualities are
being largely sold for table use we class it among the unequalled in rich, sugary flavor; white cob. Itis exceed-
Sugar Corns. Itcan be planted earlier than any other; ingly prolific, bearing two or three good ears to the stalk.
ear short, grain white, indented. Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00.
Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.50. Perry’s Hybrid Sweet—This is a second early, twelve
The Cory—The ears are larger than the Marblehead, and rowed variety, growing only four to five feet high, with
are ready to market from five to ten days before the Marble- ears as long as the Crosby, and set very low on the stalk; |
head Extra Early, which previously was the earliest sweet red cob, kernels white, large, sweet and very tendez.
corn grown. The ears are not only larger in size and more Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00,
bandsome in appearance, but they are also sweeter and Moore’s Early Concord—Produces its very large, hand-
jiner in quality. It has become popular, very dwarf growth, some, fourteen rowed ears yery lowon the stalk; comes
setting its ears low down; Kernel white, tinged with red. into use after Early Minnesota; the quality is faultless
Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00.

Early Mi This old f as Rien A fine intermediate variety.
arly Minnesota—This old favorite is one of the ear- dart: S066: peek ee one! Paenaea
liest sorts of sweet corn, andis highly esteemed for its Q 5 dead nite rs ete ey

excellent qualities. FOR GENERAL CROP.

Hickox Improved Sweet—Is valuable alike in the
market or family garden,or for canning. The ears are
: }e ean Sais twelve-rowed; quality of the very best.
a : BeCaeeengaanecc’ Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00.
BEBSeR ganeeeopesvaie: Stowell’s Evergreen—This variety is more largeiy
etl age SES SHaseeen planted than any other, being the general favorite with
canners and market gardeners for late use. Itis very pro-
ductive, the ears are of largesize, grains deep,exceptionally
aS | tender, and sugary, and remain fora longtime in anedible
Shaker’s Early—A splendid market sort,ready about | condition. Our steck is very fine, and specially recom-
the same time as Early Minnesota, but the ears are much mended to truckersand canners.
larger. The stalks, in good soil, attain a height of six feet, Quart, 15c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00.
bearing usually two large ears, well filled out to the tips Mammoth Late—This produces the largest ears ofany,a
of the cob. Itis a superb early variety, with large, well single ear sometimes weighing as much as two to three

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filled ears; the kernels are of pearly whiteness and most pounds. Itripens a little later than the Evergreen, with
delicious, sweet flavor. larger cobs, the kernels being flatter, not horse-tooth shape.
Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.50. Quart, 15c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00.

SWEET CORN—Country Gentleman. (Improved Shoe Peg.)

This very distinct va-
riety is one of thesweetest
and choicest sorts grown,
alwayscommanding high
er prices than any othe
variety, and is certainly;
desirable for family use.
The ears are not only of &
good size, but are pro-
duced in great abundance,
frequently bearing four
good ears, while the ay-
erage is three ears to a
stalk. The cob is very small, giving great depth to the kernels, which are of pearly whiteress.
But the great merit of the **Country Gentleman”’ Corn is its delicious quality; it is, without doubt, the
sweetest and most tender of all Sweet Corn, and at the same time with ears of good size. A medium early
variety.

Quart,,25e.; peck, $1.25; bushel, 4.00.

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BEET.

prices given.

Our Prices of Vegetable Seeds given here include Postage; if you desire to pay
Charges upon arrival you can deduct at the rate of 10 cents per pound from

FOR THE TABLE.

Vy Extra Early Egyptian Dark Red—The well known
favorite; extra early and of a deep crimson color.

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 20c.; pound, 65ce.
Veclipse—An early variety, globe-shaped, smooth, with
firm, small top; very sweet; flesh fine, and dark blood
color; very desirable for market gardeners.

Ounce, 10c.; 3 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c.
LMfitchell’s Perfected Earliest Dark Red—{
We recommend this variety as containing all the 5eg&4
valuable essentials of an early beet. It is nearly as ea
early as the Egyptian, but larger, of fine, dark red
color, tender and sweet at all times, whether old or
young. It has avery small top and will produce a crop in
six weeks from time of planting the seed. It is very pro-
ductive and a perfect keeper.

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 65c.

m7 P. S. Co.’s Improved Early Blood Turnip—A selected
type of the Early Blood Turnip, remarkable for perfected
symmetry of shape, freedom from side or fibrous roots,
and fine quality. It grows uniformly to a good, large size,
flesh deep blood red, fine grained, very sweet and tender.
oe ; Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 20c.; pound, 65c.
BU Ae Blood Turnip—tThe old standard sort; tender
and sweet; keeps well.
Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 20c.; pound, 55c.
Ll -Dewing’s Blood Red Turnip—Grows to a large size.
Ounce, 10c.; 4 pound, 20c.; pound, 55c.

BROCCOLI.

German, Spargelkohl.
Culture same as Cauliflower.
White Cape—Early, with large, close head.
Packet, 5c.; ounce, 30c.; 34 pound, $1.00.
Large Purple Cape—A good, early variety.
Packet, 5c.; ounce, 30c.; 44 pound, $1.00.

French, Betterave.

Price, per packet, 5 cents each, postage included.

German, Rothe Ruebe. Spanish, Betterava.

EXTRA EARLY
EGYPTIAN.

MITCHELL’S
E. DARK RED.

LEarly Flat Bassano—Early and fiat, flesh white and
rose, very tender, sweet and juicy. \
Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 20c.; pound, 55e.
C(ftarly Yellow Turnip—Flesh yellow and tender.
Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 56c.

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ZLong Smooth Blood Red—Tender and sweet; excel-

lent for winter use.
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 55ce.

.@Swiss Chard or Sea-Kale Beet—Cultivated for its

leaves. The mid-rib is stewed and served as Asparagus:
The otker portion of the leaf being used as a Spinach.
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75c.

Culture—The best results are obtained on a deep, rich,
sandy loam. If wanted very early sow in hot-beds and
transplant, cutting off the outer leaves,or for general crop,
sow as s00n as the ground will permit in drills eighteen
inches apart and thin cut to three inches intherow. For
winter use, the turnip varieties may be sown in June. If

- possible, always sow in freshly prepared soil, which should

be pressed firmly over the seed. A supply may be had for

winter use by storing in acellar and keeping covered with
sand, earth or sods, to prevent wilting, or they may be
kept out doors in pits such as are used for apples and
Potties e: 1 ounce to 50 feet drill, 4 to 5 pounds to the agre
n drills.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS.

German, Sprossen Kohl.

Cultivate same as Cabbage. It grows about two feet
high, bearing numerous small heads.

Improved Roseberry—Very fine.
Packet, 5c,; ounce, 20c.; 34 pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00.

10 PLANT SEED CO.’S 50th ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE.

Mangel Wurtzel and Sugar Beets.

German, Runkelruebe. French, Betterave Champetre.

Prices include postage, but if quoted by Express, purchaser must pay charges.

MANGELS FOR STOCK. Price per Packet, 5 cts., Spe &

ei Golden Yellow Mammoth Mangel—

The yalue of these for stock raising
cannot be over-estimated, analysis a~
having demonstrated the fact that 400 <
lbs. of Mangels are equivalent to 100 lbs.
ofthe best hay. Crops of 1,000 to 1,500
bushels on one acre are nothing unusual.

Culture—As all Mangels and Sugar
Beets require a deep soil in order to
grow well, plow and subsoil at leasta
foot to eighteen inches and apply plenty
ofrich stable manure or P. S. Co.’s Uni-
versal Fertilizer at the rate of 609 to 800
pounds to the acre. Sow in April to
June, in rews eighteen inches to two
feet apart, and thin to eight inches in
the rows. Young plants may be trans-
planted to fillup vacancies. As soon as
frostoccurs digthecrop. 4to5lbs. are
required for an acre.

Norbiton Giant or Red Mammoth
Mangel—Enormonus size and very pro-
cuctive.

Oz., 10c.; % Ib., 20c.; Ib., 50c. By
Express, 1b., 35e.; 5 lb., $1.50; 10Ib.,

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w Red Globe Mangel—A large, globe-
shaped variety; red, keeps well.
Oz., 10c.; 344 lb., 20c.; lb.,45ce. By
age lb., 35e.; 51b., $1.50; 10 ]1b.,
0

This variety resembles the Red Mam-
moth, except in color; the flesh, leaf-
stalks and mid rib ot the leaves are
golden yellow. It is a heavy cropper,
the root grows about half above ground,
and, like that of other yellow-fleshed
varieties, is very rich in saccharine
matter.

Oz., 10c.; 34 lb., 20c.; Ib.; 50c. By
Express, lb., 40c.; 5 lb., $1.50; 10 Ib.,

SUGAR BEET.

In many sections of the country im-
mense factories have been built for the
production of sugar from Sugar Beets,
and entire farms arenow devoted to the
raising of Beets for this purpose. The
farmers begin to see that this is one of
the best crops that can be grown, not
only for stock feeding but for this in-
dusffy. 4to5 pounds will sow one acre.

Klein Wanzleben Sugar Beet—This
is the variety of Sugar Beet possess-
ing the highest sugar-producing quzli-
ties, which scientific investigations have
been fully sustained by the practical
results of sugar-making in the factories,
as much as eighteen tons of sugar haying
been made from one hundred tons of
roots of this variety.

Oz., 10c.; % Ib., 20c.; Ib., 50c. By
Express, !b., 40c.; 5 lb., $1.50; 10 Ib.,
2.745.

V Vilmorin’s Improved Sugar Beet—
A greatly improved variety of the Com-
mon White, very valuable as a sugar

Yellow Globe Mangel—Similar tothe
Red Globe, except in color; keeps well.
Oz., 10c.; % Ib., 20c.; lb., 45e. By
5 deed lb., 35¢.; 5 1b., $1.50.; 10 1b.,

2J0U.

i Golden Tankard Mangel—Contains
less water and more sugar than any
other mangel. A special feature is the
rich, deep yellow color of the fiesh,
nutritious and milk- producing qualities.
Is very hardy and productive,grows two-

thirds above ground and can be dug N P
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a ere % Vb., 20c.; lb., 50c. B V’BSSS SSS s Oz., 10c.; % lb., 20c.; lb., 50e, By
“3 i piety. aes a ats Express, lb., 40c.; 5 lb., $1.50; 10 1b.,
Exp., Ib., 35¢c.; 5 lb., $1.50; 10 lb., 2.75. GOLDEN TANKARD., 2.75 :

P. S. CO.’S CABBAGE SEED.

French, Chou Pomme. German, Kopf-Kohl oder Kraut. Spanish, Berza de Ropollo.

There is nothing of greater importance to market gardeners or market farmers, than reliable Cabbage Seeds. We know
of having the best, purest and highest grade of Cabbage Seed that is offered, or at least itis surpassed by none. Compared
with the cost of Seed, there is more money in growing Cabbage than any other crop, and there is nothing which growers
should be more particular about. We need say nothing to those who have purchased our Cabbage Seed in former seasons,
as to them its high quality is already known. To those who have never tried us, we can only say that our Cabbage Seedis
the very best procurable. Every Seed we sellis grown from select sound and most perfect shaped heads, and their quality
can be relied upon.

Gultivation—The early varieties, where the winters are mild, are frequently sown in seed beds in the aztumn, protected
during the winter and transplanted early in the spring. It is customary also, for the early crep, to sow in hot beds during
January and February, and in cold frames under glass in March, and for later crops, in the open ground through the month
of May. For early crop of the late Cabbages, seed may be sown in the open ground, as early as the middle of April, and
earlier in hot beds. For the fall and winter crop of late Cabbages, the seed should be sown in the month of June—indeed,
almost to the end of the month willdo. To produce fine Cabbages, the soil must be deep, rich and highly manured. The
early varieties may be transplanted in rows, eighteen or twenty inches apart, and twelve to fifteen inches distant in the
row. The late varieties should be set twenty or more inches apart, in rows two feet or more apart. One ounce will pro-

duce about 2,000 plants.

PLANT SEED COMPANY, 8:2 N. FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. it

First and Second Early Gabbages.

Per Packet, 5 Cents, Postpaid.

Earliest of All—This variety gives great satisfaction.
A few days earlier than Wakefield, the heads are oblong,
rounded at the top, solid and firm, while it seldom fails
tohead. Heads of medium size, and of fine quality.

Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 90c.; pound, $3.00.

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Selected Early Jersey Wakefield—True American—
‘The most popular and most valuable variety with market
gardeners for early use, and is justly considered the best
early Cabbage in cultivation, and sure tohead. The heads
are large sized, pyramidal in shape, having a blunted or
round peak with small outside foliage. Select quality.

Ounce, 25c.; % pound, 90c.; pound, $3.00.

The Charleston, or Large Type of Wakefield—The
Largest and Best ‘First Early’? Cabbage—This vari-
ety has all the characteristics of the Early Jersey Wake-
field, but itis of a greater size, the heads are larger and
not so pointed, and itis about four to five dayslater. An
excellent strain. \

Ounce, 25c.; %4 pound, 90c.; peund, $3.60.

Henderson’s Early Summer—The earliest large head-
ing Cabbage; growth compact, so that it may be set as
close as the smaller sorts. Heads large, flat or slightly
rounded, handsome,and they keep longer without bursting
than most of the early sorts. Valuable for both family and
market. Select quality.

Ounce, 25c.; % pound, 90c.; pound, $3.00.

Early Dwarf Flat Dutch—An excellent variety for
summer use; flat, compact, solid heads, of fine flavor.
Ounce, 25e.; 4% pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50.
Early Large French Oxheart—Heads close and firm;
fine flavor and good quality; well known.
Ounce, 15ce.; 14 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75.
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Improved White Brunswick Short Stemmed—Fot-
lers—The earliest and very best Drumhead yet offered;
heads large, tender, solid and highly flavored. Very pop-
ular with St. Louis market gardeners.

Ounce, 25c.; 4 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50,

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All Season—True—A Sure Header—This excellent
strain of early Drumhead Cabbage is as early and goed as
the Early Summer, and growing a third to half as large
again. As the name indicates, it can be planted at all sea-
sons, and makes both a splendid early and late variety. It
forms a fine, large hard head of superior quality, not burst-
ing afterheading. The headsare of great thickness, which
makes it a capital sort to keep through the winter.

Ounce, 25c.; 4% pound, 90c.; pound, $3.00,
Early Winningstadt—An old German variety; heads
large, conical shaped, very tender and of good quality.
Ounce, 25c.; 44 pound, 75e.; pound, $2.50.
Early Drumhead, or Johnsday Drumhead—Heads
round, flat; one of the latest among the early sorts.
Ounce, 15c.; 4 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75.

Early Large York—The old well-known sort.

Ounce, 15c.; 4% pound, 50c.; pound, $1.50.

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FALL AND WINTER GABBAGES.

PER PACKET, 5 CENTS, POSTPAID.

Plant Seed Company’s Superior Premium Late Flat Dutch Cabbage—This is a superior strain of the Premium

Late Flat Dutch Cabbage. The Seed we offer has been grown from heads uniform in size, large and solid. It is a sure

header, and those who buy it will find it to be one of the most satisfactory strains of the late Cabbage they have ever used.

Oz., 30c.; 34 1b., $1.00; 1b., 3.50
Louisville Large Drumhead—Finest strain of Drum-

head in existence; bright green foliage and short stem;
heads large, round and thick; valuable for winter, aiso
suitable for a fall crop if sown early.

Oz., 25¢e.; %'b., 75e.; lb., $2.50

Premium Late Flat Dutch—Select Quality— The
standard winter variety, low growth, heads large, bluish
green, round, solid, broad and flat on top, and often
tinted with red and brown; an excellent keeper.

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DiGS IWLy Large Late American Drumhead—Select Quality—
/ Excellent winter variety, with a broad, flat or round head,
yery compact and solid short stump, tender and good
flavored, an excellent keeper.

Oz., 25¢c.; 34 1b., 75e.; lb., $2.50
ASS Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead—The largest va-

Succession—Henderson—Early maturing, a little later riety in cultivation, heads growing to an enormous size,

than Early Summer, and is twice its size. Although this being compact and hard.
variety will be largely grown to come in for midsummer | Oz., 25¢e.; 4 lb., 75e.; 1b., $2.50

use, it will also be valuable as a fall or winter variety, as CO LLARDS

its firm solid head makes it an excellent keeper.

St uM ir er Pomp pe ee eda en Southern—A species of Cabbage, very popular in our
one-Mason _— a- tm &2

riety. Heads fiat and solid. Southern States.

: Oz., 15¢.; 14 lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50

02., 25e.; 4 lb., 75¢.; lb., 2.50

PLANT SEED COMPANY, 812 N. FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. Ls

RED CABBAGE.

German, Roth-Kraut.
Early Blood or
Dark Red Erfurt—
Mie Early, heads round
/-) and solid, fine color
"yz? and excellent quality.
mA Lo Ounce, 25c.;
ip 44 pound, 75c.;
pound, $2.50.
Red Dutch for
Picklin g—Medium
size, very hard oblong
: heads; first quality.
Ounce, 20c.; 4 pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00.
Mammoth Rock Red—This is by far the best, largest
and surest-heading red cabbage ever introduced. The
plant is large, with numerous spreading leaves. The head
js large, round, very solid, and of deep red color.
Ounce, 30c.; 1% pound, $1.00; pound, 3.50.

CAULIFLOWER.

P. 8. Co.’s Earliest Dwarf Erfurt Extra Selected—
The best for forcing and open ground; the earliest and
finest of all varieties. Scarcely a plant fails to producea
good head. Itis of dwarf habit, compact growth, short
outside leaves,and can be planted twenty inches apart
each way. The best for early market and family use, and
can be entirely relied upon, as the seed was grown with
extra care by one ofthe most careful growers in Erfurt.
A very shy Seeder on account of its compact solid heads.

Packet, 40c.; ounce, $6.00; 344 pound, 22.00.

Early Dwarf Erfurt Small leaved —A favorite early
market variety, for forcing or open ground; large, com-
pact, solid, pure white heads of finest quality.

Packet, 25c.; ounce, $3.00; 44 pound, 11.00,

Lenormand@’s Short Stemmed—A very fine large, late
variety of good quality.

Packet, 10c.; ounce, 60c.; % pound, $2.00.

SAVOY OR CURLY CABBAGE.

German, Wirsing—Savoyerkohl.

We call special attention to this class, being of much
finer flavor and quality than the best of other Cabbages.
Grown in fall and allowed to be touched by frost, it is one
of the most delicious of all vegetables.

Early Dwarf Ulm Savoy—A very early variety, with
small, round, solid heads.
Ounce, 25c.; 34 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50.

Green Globe Savoy—Harly, very tender and sweet.
Ounce, 20c.; 4 pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00.

American Late Drumhead Perfection Savoy—This
is the finestof the Savoy Class, and a general favorite.
Heads large, very solid and compact, of a yellowish green
color, and, like all other of the Savoy varieties, is of
excellent flavor.

Ounce, 25c.; 1% pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50.

French, Choufieur. German, Blumenkohl
Spanish, Colifior.

Early Snowball—Highly esteemed by market garden-
ers for its earliness and reliability as asure header; it
grows on arobust stem, and produces magnificent white
heads of fine quality.

Packet, 25c.; ounce, $3.00; 44 pound, 11.00.

Early Paris—Head rather large, white and compact,
stalk short.

Packet, 10c.; ounce, 60c.; 4 pound, $2.00.

Early London—A well-known variety, fine, white and
compact heads.

Packet, 10c.; ounce, 50c.; 1% pound, $1.50.

Italian Early Giant Autuninal—Extra fine sort, pro-
duces large, white heads, and comes to maturity early in
autumn.

Packet, 10c.; ounce, 60c.; 14 pound, $2.00.

Large Late Asiatic—A late, large, white compact va-
riety. Packet, 10c.; ounce, 50c.; 34 pound, $1.50.

Cultivation—The Cauliflower is esteemed as one of the most delicious vegetables, It requires the same treatment

and culture as the Cabbage, and with good seed of a pure Strain, it is as easily grown.

Sow the seed in a cold frame early

in spring, or in a sheltered and well prepared seed bed, in the open ground, in a warm sunny exposure; keep the plants
sufficiently well thinned out to secure vigorous and stocky growth, and when of the usual size of Cabbage plants, trans-
plant them about two feet apart, in good well-enriched soil, bearing in mind not to use ground where any of the Cabbage
trike grew the previous year. The best fertilizer is thoroughly rotted stable manure and bone dust. One ounce will pro-
duce about 2,000 plants.

14 PLANT SEED CO.’S 5oth ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE.

GHRROT.

French, Carrote. German, Mehre, oder Gelbe Rueben. Spanish, Zanahoria.

Price per Packet, Postage included, 5 ects. each,

U

Culture—1 ounce to 100 feet drill; 2 to 3 pounds to the acre in drills. For early crop sow in spring as soon as the ground
can be worked, in drills fifteen inches apart, covering one-half inch; thin plants to three or fourinches inthe row. For
field culture rows should be of sufficient distance to admit of the use of a horse cultivator; sow seed in May. A light sandy

leam deeply tilled is best.

Carrets form a nutritious, succulent food in the winter for horses, cattle, sheep and pigs. Cows fed on Carrots, alter-
nately with Mangels and Ruta Bagas, give a notably increased yield of milk. In feeding, the roots should be washed, sliced.
and heavily dusted with Indian meal or bran, together with a proper proportion of salt. °

In cemparing our prices with others, please remember that

WE PAY THE POSTAGE, and if the seed is ordered by
Jreighi er express, ai the expense of the purchaser, 10 cents
PER POUND may be deducted.

Early Horn,
Pointed Rooted.

Extra Early Early Shert Horn,
Forcing. Stump Rooted,

Extra Early Forcing—The earliest variety in cultiva-
tion. Tops small, root nearly round, two inches in diame-
ter, with slender tap, reddish orange.

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

Early Short Horn, Stump Rooted—A very early vari-
ety, excellent for table use; color, deep scarlet.
Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

Early Half Long Scarlet, Stump Rooted—An ex-
cellent variety for market gardeners; color, scarlet; good
for shallow soils. :

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

Early Scarlet Horn, Pointed Rooted—A fine variety,
of medium size; color, deep scarlet; fine flavor.
Oun¢e, 10c.; 4% pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

@xheart, or Half Long Guerande—This is one of the
most valuable, either for family use or market. It is an
intermediate between the Half Long and Horn varieties,
attaining a diameter three to four inches atthe neck, and
ef most beautiful shape and color. “f

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

Rubicon Half Long—Very symmetrical in shape and
of dark, orange color. It is earlier than the Danvers and
about the same length; the leaves are one-third shorter,
fewer and finer than this well-known sort. It grows
without neck, the crown is hollow and it grows well under
the ground. which prevents it from becoming sunburnt.

Ounce, 10c.; 7 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

Chantenay Stump-Rooted—This variety is midway in
shape between the Nantes Half-Long Stump-Rooted Car-
rot and the Guerande or Oxheart yariety, nearly equaling
the former in length, and having the broad shoulder and
tapering root of the latter.

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 30e.; pound, #1.00.

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Danvers Half
Stump Rooted, Long.

Early Half Long Scarlet,

Best four kinds for Field Culture for Feeding Cattle

and Horses,

Improved Long Orange—A well-known standard sort 3.
roots long, thickest near the crown, tapering regularly to-
a point; color, deep orange; suitable:
for the table and main field crop.

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.;
pound, 85e.

Danvers Half Long Orange—One of
the most productive, and good for field
culture, for stock and horse feeding..
Tops medium, dark colored ; roots large,
but short, tapering abruptly at the
point, very uniform and handsome;.
flesh, deep orange, with yellow center,.
sweet and tender.

Ounce, 10c.; 4 pound, 25c.;
pound, 85c.

Long Red Altringham—Roots long,.
with top an inch or two above ground;
of medium size; skin deep scarlet, flesh.
bright, crisp and of fine flavor; excel-
lent for field culture; requires deep-
cultivation.

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 265¢e. ;
pound, 85c.

Large White Belgian—Grows one-
third out of the ground; rocts pure-
white; green above ground, with smal
tops. Valuable for horses and stock.

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25e. ;
pound, 85c.

Impioved
Long Orange.

PLANT SEED COMPANY, 812 N. FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 15

CELERY.

Culture—One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants. Sow in April and May, znd rake the seed in lightly; water, and
shade from strong sun. Prepare trenches two to four feet apart, a foot wide and a foot deep; dig into the bottom plenty of
well rotted manure, and set the plants when they are three or four inches high, six to eight inches apart in each trench.
Keep them shaded until started, and gradually earth them up as they grow. Set them from May to July.

French, Celerie. German, Sellerie. Spanish, Apio,

Price per Packet, 5 cts. each, Postpaid.

White Plume — Self -blanchin;
the stalk and portions of the inner
leaves and heart are naturally white;
needs very little banking up to
blanch; crisp, solid and of a nutty
flavor, while its white, feather-like
foliage places it ahead of all others
asatable ornament. Our seed can
be relied upon as the “True White
Plume.”’

Ounce, 30c.; 4% pound, $1.00;
pound, 3.50.

Golden Self-blanching—This is
the best Celery in cultivation, and it

cannot be too highly recommended. ;
The plant, with its close habit, com- «

pact growth, and straight, vigorous

stalks, has a beautiful appearance. \

The ribs are perfectly solid, crisp,
brittle, and of delicious flavor, sur-
passed by no other variety, while it
has the decided merit of being self-
blanching to a very remarkable
degree. The heart is large, solid,and
of a beautiful rich, golden-yellow
color. The leaves also are of a
beautiful golden-yellow after the
plant has been bleached, which adds
greatly to its handsome appearance
when prepared for the table. No
variety can surpass, if, indeed, equal
the Golden Self- Blanching in striking
appearance and delicious flavor,
Ounce, 30c.; 44 pound, $1.00;
pound, 3.50. '

HendersonGoldenHeart
Dwarf—Very fine; when blanched
the heart is of a waxy, golden yellow,
rendering it a most showy and stri-
king variety for either market or
private use.

Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75c. ;
pound, $2.50.

Boston Market—A favorite vari-
ety; remarkable for its tender, crisp
and succulent stems andits peculiar
mild flavor.

Ounce, 25¢e.; % pound, 75c.;
pound, $2.50.

Henderson White Half Dwarf—
The leading variety for market gar-
deners. When blanched it is of a
yellowish-white, entirely solid and
of nutty flavor.

Ounce, 25c.; 4 pound, 75c.;
pound, $2.50.

Silver Giant White Solid—Large,
round, crisp and solid, the well-
known variety.

Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75c.;
pound, $2.50.

TEN

Giant Pascal—The latest and best
wariety of Celery. It is a selection
from the Golden Self-Blanching, and
adds to the general good qualities of
its parent, superior keeping quali-
ties, The stalks are very large,
thick, solid, crisp and of a rich nutty
flavor, free from any trace of bitter-
ness; it blanches very easily and
quickly and retains its freshness
a long time after being marketed.
The heart is golden yellow, very full
and attractive in appearance.

Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75e.;
pound, $2.50.

Perfection Hartwell—No gar-
i dener who wishes celery for winter
NN use should fail to plant this variety,
WS as there is no other sort which
NW equals it for storing, and few which

LW approach it in quality or beauty.

\N Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75e.;

pound, $2.50.

Kalamazoo Broadribbed—Very
distinct and handsome, of a beauti-
ful cream-white color throughout,
attains a very large size, of quick
growth, stiff and close habit, solid,
crisp eating and fine flavored.

Ounce, 25c.; 4 pound, 75ce.;
pound, $2.50.

Incomparable Dwarf Crimson—
Dwarf kabit; exceedingly solid, of
fine, dark crimson color.

Ounce, 25c.; % pound, 75e.;
pound, $2.50,

CELERIAC.

TURNIP ROOTED
CELERY.

A variety of celery, having turnip-
shaped roots, which are cooked and
sliced and used in vinegar, making
a most excellent salad.

Celeriac—Erfurt Improved Tur-
nip Rooted—The old standard sort,
well-known.

Ounce, 20c.; 34 pound, 60c. ;
vound, $2.00.

Celeriac— Apple-Shaped—A
great improvement over the old
variety, having small foliage, largs

- tubers, almost round in shape ani
smooth.
Ounce, 25c.; 1% pound, 75c.;,
pound, $2.50.

Celeriac or Turnip Rooted Celery.

Knollen- Sellerie.

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16 PLANT SEED CO.’S 50th ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE,

CUCUMBER.

Culture —One ounce to 60 hills; 2 to3 pounds to the acre, in hills. The plants are tender and planting should be de-
layed until settled warm weather, or ample facilities are provided for protecting them from frosts and during cold storms.
Form low, flat hills six feet apart each way, of rich soil, by mixing in a quantity of decomposed manure, stirring the soil
to a depth of sixteen inches or more, or open shallow trenches the same distance apart and mix with the bottom earth a
quantity of similar manure and replace the surface soil. Scatter on each hill fifteen or twenty seeds, or two every inch
along the rows, and cover one inch deep, pressing the soil firmly over them. When the plants are well established, thin to
three plants ineach hill. In gathering, pick all the fruit before it begins to ripen, as the vines will cease setting fruit as

French, Concombre. German, Gurke. Spanish, Cohombro.

Price per Packet, 5 cts. each.
——————————LLLLLLLLLLPLBLPBP LRRD ct

fOOn as any seed commences to mature.

In comparing our prices with others, please remember that
WE PAY THE POSTAGE, and if the seed is ordered by
Jreight or express, at the expense of the purchaser, 10 cents
PER POUND may be deducted.

P.S. Co’s Early White Spine—Select Strain—One of
the finest strains of White Spine in cultivation. The fruit
is of good size, eight to nine inches long, straight, well
formed and handsome, full at both ends, skin deep green,
holding color until mature; a good bearer, and the best for
forcing, table use or pickling.

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 25c.; pound, 75c.

Extra Long White Spine— Very fine shape for market;
grows 10 to 12inches long. Good for forcing.

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 25c.; pound, 75ec.
Talby’s Hybrid—A cross between the White Spine and
an English frame variety, combining the hardiness of the
former and the beauty and size of the latter. An e2%-
cellent forcing variety.
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 30c.; pound, $1,00.

Early Russian—The earliest in cultivation; small,
hardy and prolific.

Ouuce, 10c.; 3 pound, 25ce.; pound, %5ec.

Early Green Cluster — Early, short and prickly; bears
mostly in clusters.

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75c.

Extra Early Green Prolific—Ten days earlier than the
Green Prolific; an excellent early strain of this valuable
yariety; very desirable for pickling.

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75c.

Early Frame or Short Green—Early sort for table aud
pickling, of medium size, straight and handsome.

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25¢.; pound, 75c.

London Long Green—The old standard sort; one foot
long; flesh greenish white, firm and crisp.

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75e.

Boston Pickling—Short variety of good form and very
productive, one of the best for pickling.

Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e.

Jersey Pickle or Long Green Prickly—A very prolifi¢
variety, rather pointed at both ends, dark, green, firm and
crisp. It makes a hard brittle pickle.

Ounce, 10c.; +44 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e.

Westerfield’s Chicago Pickle—This variety combines
all the qualities desired by those who raise cucumbers for
commercial pickles.

Ounce, 10c.; 3 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e.

Extra Long Green Turkey—A distinct variety; grow-
ing about eighteen inches long; flesh firm and crisp. |

Ounce, 15e.; 3 pound, 35c.; pound, $1.00.

Giant Pera—Grows very smoeth and straight; free from
spines, and retains its clear green color until nearly ripe.
The flesh is white, crisp, tender and brittle.

Ounce, 15ce.; 34 pound, 40c.; pound, $1.50.

West India Gherkin or Burr—Ovyal shaped; for picke
ling only.

Ounce, 20c.; 34 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75.

New Japanese Climbing—While all Cucumbers are
running vines, yet this variety is much more creeping or
climbing in its habit, s0 much so that it quickly climbs on
poles or trellises in the same manner as the Pole Lima Bean.
It is well adapted for pickling as well as slicing for
salads. Like many of our most valuable horticultural
products it comes to us from Japan.

Per packet, 10c.; ounce, 35c. t

FRAME SORTS FOR FORCING. |

The forcing varieties are of fine qual-
ity and of wonderful size, often two
feet or more in length, but they require
a hot bed to help them along, until the
weather is warm.

General Grant—Green; twenty to
twenty-five inches long, PkKt., 20c.

Giant of Arnstadt—Green; one of the
finest, twenty inches long. Pkt., 20c.

Glory of Frfurt—Snow white ; twenty
to twenty-four inches long. Pkt., 20c.

Swan Neck—Green; twenty-six to
thirty inches long. Pkt., 15c,

PLANT SEED CO., 812 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 17

CORN SALAD OR FETTICUS.

Fr., Mache. Ger., Rabinschen, Feildsalat.
Span., Canonigos.
loz. will sow fifteen square feet. Sow five to six pounds
to the acre.

Sow early in fall or first of the spring, in shallow drills,
about twelve inches apart. Cover lightly, and if very dry,
occasionally water. To protect through the winter, cover
with straw or light evergreen bush. It is used as salad,
and is esteemed very highly on account of its very early
appearance In the spring.

Large Leaved—The best variety cultivated.
Packet, 5c.; ounce, 10v.; 14 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

CHICORY.

French, Chicoree. German, Chicorienwurtzel.

Large Rooted or Coffee—Sown in drills, the roots be-
come well developed. When they are dried, roasted or
ground, they become the Chicory of commerce, and are
used in adulterating coffee.

Packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 30c. ; pound, $1.00.

Wild Chicory—The leaves are used for salads.
Packet, 5c.; ounce, 15c.; 4% pound, 40c.; pound, $1.25.

CARDOON.

French, Cardon. German, Kardon. Spanish, Cardo.
Cardoon is grown for the mid-rib of the leaf, which

requires tobe blanched. —

Large Spanish—Packet, 5c. ; ounce, 30¢. ;

EGG PLANT.

4 pound,#1.00.

French, Aubergine.

CRESS.

Fr., Cresson. Ger., Garten Kresse. Span., Mastruco.

The peppergrass sow early in spring, in shallow drills;
cut often, as it will continue to grow. The winter cress»
sow in autumn, in drills one foot apart.

Curled or Peppergrass—Common and well-known.

Packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25c.; pound, 75c.

iaondicaved Wiese tarce. fleshy fen

Packet, 5c.; ounce, 1l5c.; 34 pound, 40c.; pound, $1.25.

Water Cress—One of the most appetizing, delicious
flavored of small salads; it does fairly well in very moist
situations, but thrives best in shallow water on the edges
of streams, where it grows most luxuriantly.

Packet 10c.; 0z., 35¢.; 1% lb., $1.00; lb., 3.50.

DANDELION.

French, Pisse-en-lit, German, Loewen Zahn.
Spanish, Armargon.
Cultivated for spring greens and for salad. Sow in May

or June, in drills half an inch deep and twelve inches
apart.

Large Thick-Leaved—Cultivated.
Packet, 5¢.; ounce, 30c.; 4 pound, $1.00.

German, Hierfrucht.
Spanish, Berengena.

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Culture—One ounce will produce about 1,000 plants. Sowin hot-beds very early in the Spring, and transplant two or
three feet apart, in very rich, warm ground. Hoe often, and hill up gradually till they blossom. For want of hot-beds, sow
the seed in window-pots early in the Spring or later, in a warm, light, sheltered place.

Improved Oval
Purple Thorn-
less or Spineless
Egg Plant— The
New York Im-
proved Egg Plant
has been the
standard variety
for years, but this
selection is vastly
superior in every
respect. The
habit of the plant
is low and branch-
ing, and is quite
free from spines
both on the plant
and calyx of the
Egg. The Eggs
are of largest size,
and perfect form
and from eight to

ten are produced on a plant. Another most valua-
ble feature of this Egg Plant is its extreme earliness,
maturing its fruit at least two weeks ahead of the old
variety. The spendid quality and great productiveness of
this selection will greatly increase the popularity of this
delicious vegetable.

Packet, 10c.; ounce, 50c.

New York Improved Large Oval Purple—One of
the best varieties in cultivation, early, and a sure cropper.
Plants large, vigorous with light green leaves; fruit
very large, oval, deep purple; flesh white, tenderand of
superior quality.

Packet, 10c.; ounce, 50c.; % pound, $1.75.

Black Pekin—Fruit globular,almost black, skin smooth;
fiesh white, fine grained, and highly flavored.

Packet, 10c.; ounce, 40c.; 4% pound, $1.50,

Early Long Purple—Earliest and most productive;
fruit long, dark rich purple, and of fine quality.

Packet, 5¢.; ounce, 25c.; 4% pound, 75c.,

18 PLANT SEED CO.’S 50th ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE.

French Laittwe. German, Salat. Spanish, Lechuga.

Per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid.

Culture—One ounce will produce about 3,500 plants. Lettuce to produce fine heads, wants good ground and moisture
inabundance. Several sowings are required during the season. For an early crop, sow under glass in February, and
transplant on a well-prepared bed in some sheltered place in April. For successional crops, sow in beds of well pulverized
soilin March, and at intervals of about two weeks. The Hardy Green Winter and Brown Dutch varieties may be sown in
September, in a dry sheltered situation, and if protected by a loose covering of straw and evergreen boughs, will stand the

winter well. CURLED VARIETIES.

Grand Rapids— As a dis-
tinctively forcing lettuce this
variety undoubtedly stands at
the head of the list; itis largely
grown for shipment, and is con-
_Sidered by many the best loose
head lettuce for forcing under
glass. Leaves, medium size, of
light, yellowish-green color,
much crimped and frilled, thin
but of very upright growth;
forms a fair size butloose head;
crisp, tender and of good qual-
ity. Owing to its upright habit
it may be planted very elosely.
It is of extremely rapid growth,
very little liable to rot; will
stand without spoiling, a week
to ten days after it is fit to cut, and retains its freshness a
long time after cutting.

Ounce, 20c.; 4% pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00.

Black Seeded Simpson—An
excellent forcing variety. In
Chicago and other western ci-
ties, this is the most popular
and best selling lettuce that
can be grown. It differs from
the Early Curied Simpson in
being much lighter in color,
the leaves being nearly white
and attaining nearly double
the sizeof that variety. It also
stands the summer heat when
grown outside. The quality is
exceptionally fine.

Ounce, 20c.; 34 pound, 60c.;
pound, $2.00.

Early Curled Simpson —

: Very early; an excellent sort
for forcing. An improvement on the Curled Silesia.
Ounce, 15c.; 14 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.50.

HEAD OR CABBAGE VARIETIES.

St. Louis Black Seeded Forcing—This is the leading
forcing variety with St. Louis Market Gardeners, and
should be used by all who grow Head Lettuce for Market.
It is the best for forcing under glass or early planting out
doors. Plants medium size, having thick green leaves,
and when well grown forming very compact solid heads,
which blanch easily and are very crisp and tender.

ST. LOUIS
MARKET.

St. Louis Market—One of the best for all purposes ; we
cannot too highly recommend it. A large, white cabbage
variety, equally valuable for forcing or out of doors; very
slow to run to seed; solid heading sort. Wherever tried
has given perfect satisfaction.

Ounce, 20c.; % pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00.

. Denver Market—An early variety of Head Lettuce,
either for forcing or open ground. It forms large, solid
heads, of a good light green color, and is very slow to go
toseéd. The leaves are beautifully curled and crimped
(like the Savoy Cabbage), very crisp and tender andof ex-
cellent flavor. The shape of the head resembles some-
what the ‘‘Hanson”’ but is more oblong.
Ounce, 20c.; 3 pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00.

GOLDEN
BUTTER-

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Golden Buttercup—An improved Golden Yellow Stone-
head, it is an excellent forcing variety, but is equally suit-
able for summer use, forming solid heads of bright citron-
colored foliage, crisp, tender and delicate in flavor. Used
extensively by market gardeners.

Ounce, 20c.; % pound, 60c,; pound, $2.06.

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LETTUCE.

- Alii the Year Round, or Black Seeded Butter—A
hardy, crisp-eating and compact growing Cabbage Let-
tuce, with medium size; close heads of a dark green coler;
an excellent Lettuce all the year round.

- Ounce, 15e.; 4% pound, 50c.: pound, $1.75.

Early Tennisball or Boston Market—Forms a close,
hard head, with a few outer leaves; a favorite forcing
Variety. ;

Ounce, 15¢.; % pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75

Golden Spotted, New—Particularly tender; very fine
large heads; outer leaves golden yellow, speckled with
drown. A valuable acquisition.

Ounce, 25c.; 4 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50.

Royal Summer Cabbage or Drumhead Lettuce—Ex-
cellent for summer; color light yellow, leaves uniform,

_ .dnead well formed, good size, close and a little flattened.

Ounce, 15¢.; 34 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75.

P. S. Co.’s Standwell—This lettuce will stand longer
than any other known variety before running to seed.
‘The heads are very large, firm and solid, yet extremely
tender and delicious in flavor. Its heat and drought re-
sisting properties are greater than those of any other let-
tuc

* Ounce, 20c.; % pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00. —

Yellow Seeded Butter Lettuce—Like the Standwell,
this withstands summer heat well, and remains in head
long before running to seed. It is a very distinct sort,
making a large, dense yellow head, very crisp and tender,
and excellent in flavor. Its beautiful yellow heart gives it
avery handsome appearance.

Ounce, 20c.; 3% pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00

Hanson—One of the best; heads very large, solid, ten-
‘der, crisp and of fine flavor. It stands the hot sun and
drought better than most varieties. It is of a beautiful
green outside and white within, and free from any bitter
Or unpleasant taste.

_ Ounce, 15c.; % pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75.

Large India—Withstands summer heat better than
most kinds; forms an immense solid head.
Ounce, 20c.; + pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00,

COS OR ROMAINE LETTUCE,

The Cos lettuces are distinct, having long, narrow, spoon
shaped leaves, which usually fold into loose sugar loaf
shaped heads, which blanch better by having the outer
leaves drawn about them and tied. They are celebrated
‘on account of their exceeding crispness, tenderness and

Paris Green Cos—Dark green
leaves.

Ounce, 15c.; 14 pound, 50c.;

pound, $1.75,

Paris White Cos—Similar to
the above, with leaves of a lighter
color,

Ounce, 15c.; 14 pound, 50c.;

pound, $1.75.

Trianon Cos, Early White Self-Folding—A distinct
Cos iettuce which does not need tying up. The leaves are
yellowish-white in color, long, narrow, upright, folding
into a solid head, a truly self-blanching: lettuce, crisp,
tender and of superior flavor.

Ounce, 20c.; 44 pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00.

HEAD OR CABBAGE VARIETIES—Cont’d.

Per Packet 5 cts. each, Postpaid.

P.S, Co.’s Early White Cabbage or Butter Lettuce—
This is our leading and standard sort and one of the best;
heads large, solid, close and well formed, very tender,
crisp and of excellent flavor, and always free from bitter-
ness, Desirable for forcing and for out of deers.

Ounce, 20c.; % pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00.

Prize Head—Plant large, deep green, so washed with
red as often to appear more red than greens ferming a
head of a dense mass of leaves rather than one like a cab-
bage, and very slow to run to seed; leaves large, nearly
round, frilled at the edge and densely blistered. They are
exceedingly crisp, tender and good flavored.

Ounce, 15c.; 4% pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75.

WINTER LETTUCE.

Hardy Green Winter—One of the very best winter
varieties; very hardy and forms a solid head.
Ounce, 20c.; 44 pound, €0c.; pound, $2.60.
Brown Dutch Winter—A very hardy sort, medium
size, fine flavor.
Ounce, 20c.; 4% pound, 60c.; pound, $2.60,

LEEK.

French, Potreau. German, Lauch-Porre.

Spanish, Puerro.
Price per Packet, 5 cts, each,

One ounce will sow 100 feet drill. Belongs to the onion
family and by some preferred to the onion. Sow the seed
and care for the young plants same as for onions. When
the young plants are about the size of a goose quill, trans-
plant to a prepared bed in rows one foot apart and feur or
five inches in the row. Set the roots deep and draw the
earth to them when cultivating,so that they may be well
blanched by the time they are fit for use. Used mostly in

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Large Musselburgh or Scotch Champion—Leaves
broad and tall, spread like afan; hardy and of excellent
quality.

Ounce, 25c.; 34 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50.

Large London Flag—Broad leaves growing on both
sides; of strong and vigorous growth; hardy.

Ounce, 20c.; 34 pound, 60c.; pound, &2 00,

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French, Chicoree Endive. German,

E N DI V E 4 aw i oa i ae U G E 2 | Endivien. Spanish, Endivia.

Price per Packet, 5 cents each.

Green Curled—Leaves curled;
dark green, crisp and tender,
early blanched. Ounce, 20c.;
44 pound 60c.; pound, $2.00.

White Curled—Self- blanch-
ing; very fine flavored and tender.

Ounce, 25ce; 44 pound, 75c.;
pound, $<.50.

Green Broad - Leaved—
Escarolle—Leaves broad, light,
green and plain. Ounce, 20e;
44 pound, 60c.; pound, 82.00,

White Broad Leaved—

Esearolle.

Culture—One ounce will sow
about 50 feet square. Sow in
June to August, inshallew drills,
twelve to 15 inches apart, and
thin one foot in the drills; when
fully grown tie over the outer
leaves of a few plants every
week or ten days to blanch.
Draw a little earth to the base of
the plants. An open situation

with rich, mellow soil, is most Ounce, 20c.; % pound 60e.;
suitable. pound, $2.00.

KALE or BORECOLE. French, Chou-vert. German, Blaetter

Kohl. Spanish, Breton.

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Dwarf German Greens.

Dwarf Green Curled Erfurt.

Dwarf German Greens—Very hardy, leaves curled, CULTURE OF KALE.

highly flavored and of excellent quality; extensively

grown for winter greens. One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants. The Kaies
Packet, 5¢e.; Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 25ce.; pound, 90c. make excellent grecns for winter and spring use. The
Tall Green Curled Scotch—A popular variety, very Tall and Dwarf Green Curled are sown about the end of
hardy, and much improved by frost. spring, and then transplanted and cultivated like cabbage.
Packet, 5e ; ounce, 10c.; % pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. The Dwarf German Greens are hardy, and for spring use
Dwarf Green.Curled Erfurt—A sort of special excel- are sown as late as September in drills a foot apart, with
lence, being a very fine curled variety of yellowish green slight protection stand the winter, and are improved
color, growing very close to the ground. rather than injured by frost. It will take from four to
Packet, 5e.; ounce, 10c.; 4 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. | five pounds Dwarf German Greens Seed to sow an acre.

KOHL:RABI French, Chou Rave. German, Glas-Kohirabi. Spanish, Calde Nabo.
< ?

Price per Packet, 5 cents each.

The quality of our Kohlrati
Seed cannot be surpassed.

Culture—1 ounce will pro-
duce about2;000 plants. Kohl-
rabi is in form not unlike a
Globe-shaped Turnip. While
young the flesh is tender and
delicate, possessing the com-
bined flayor of the Cabbage
and Turnip. Cultivation same
as directed for cabbage,taking
care to set the plants no
deeper than they stood inthe
seed bed, and in hoeing, not
to heap much earth about
them.

Earliest White Erfurt—An excellent forcing variety,
also good for open ground; grows above ground.
Ounce, 30e.; 14 pound, 90c.; pound $3.00.
Earliest White Vienna—The earliest and best for
forcing; very tender; excellent for table use. Above
ground.
Ounce, 30c.; 144 ponnd, 90c.; pound, $3.00.
Earliest Purple Vienna—Differs from the Early White
Vienna only in color, which is of a bluish purple. Above
ground,
Ounce, 30c.; % pound 90c.; pound, $3.00.
Large Green or White—Good open ground sort; stands
long without becoming stringy. Above ground.
Ounce, 20c.; 34 pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00,

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kia Please remember that our prices are for seeds post-paid by mail. Jf ordered by freight or express, at purchaser’s expense,
10 cents per pound may be deducted.

MUSK MELON.

Culture—One ounce will plant 60 hills; two to three pounds in hills for anacre. Late in the spring drop a dozen
seeds in hills, five or six feet apart; and when out of danger from insects, thin to three or four plants to the hill. When
the plants have four or five rough leaves, pinch off the end of the main shoot, which will hasten the lateral branches and
strengthen the growth of the vines, and the fruit will come to maturity earlier. When the stem will cleave from the fruit

French, Canteloupe-Melon. German, Zuckermelone.
Spanish, Melon Muscatel.

Price per Packet, 5 cents each.

the, have arrived at perfection.
Extra Early Citron—A small round melon, valuable o
account of its extreme earliness and great productiveness.
The skin is green, becoming yellowish at maturity. The
flesh light green, sweet and of fair quality.
Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound. 25c.; pound, #5c.

The Osage or Improved Miller’s Cream grows to
medium size and is egg-shaped, as shown in our illnstra-
tion. The skin is very thin, of dark green color, and
slightly netted. The flesh is of a salmon color, remark-
ably sweet and spicy in flavor, extremely thick and
delicious tothe rind. The seed cavity is very small. All
lovers and shippers of fine melons should plant THE
OSAGE.

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 25c.; pound, 75c.

Early White Japan—Very early, medium size; skin

cream White; flesh thick, pale green, sweet and delicious.
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75e.

Columbus—This is
not only one of the
best Melons as far as
size, quality and pro-
ductiveness is con-
cerned, but it is also
one of the handsom-
est we know. The
Melons are nearly
round,densely netted,
with hardly any per-
ceptible ribs; the skin
is a beautiful buff
color. The flesh is
green and very thick
and solid, leaving
only a small seed

Golden Netted Gem—One of the earliest, globular in
shape, very uniform in size and weight, weighing from 14
to 144 pounds each; flesh light green, and of a very fine
flavor. Exceedingly productive, and will keep well for

nearly a week after picking.
Ounce,10c 7% pound, 25c.; pound, 75e.

Early Hackensack—This valuable variety is ready for
market fully ten days ahead of the well-known Hacken-
sack. The melons are of good size, weighing from five

to ten pounds each.
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75e.

Mackensack—Attains a large size, is round in shape,
flattened at the ends; is of most delicious flavor,and won-

derfully productive.
Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 25c.; pound, %5c.

Montreal Market—The fruit is nearly round, Slightly
flattened at the ends, deeply ribbed, skin green and netted.
They grow to a very large, uniform size, averaging from
fifteen to twenty pounds in weight. The flesh is green,

very thick, and of good flavor for so large a melon.
Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25c.; pound, 75e.

cavity; the flavor is
of the very best. The
Melons average from
10 to 15 lbs. each and
are very solid, never
burst and can safely
be shipped long dis-
tances. They are ex-
cellent shippers and
keep longer than any
other Musk Melon.
They ripen with the
Hackensack,are
heavy yielders and
good keepers.

Oz., 10c: ; 34 lb., 30c.;
AE) ; lb., $1.00.
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MUSK MELON— Continued.

Price per Packet, 5 cents, Postage included,

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Emerald Gem—This most excellent musk melon is of | Acme or Baltimore Canteloupe—The most popular
superior flayor and quality; the skin is of an Emerald variety in Baltimore, where it originated a few years since,
green color and is quite smooth; they ripen early and and pronounced the finest shipping musk melon. It is
produce well, being about the size of our Golden Gem; quite early, strongly netted, thick, green flesh.
the fiesh is light red or salmon, very thick, juicy and | Ounce, 10c, ; } ¢ pound, 25C. ; 3 pound, (5c,

luscious in flavor.
Ounce, 10c.; 4{ pound, 25e ; pound, 75c.

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flavored and finest Canteloupe in cultivation. It can be
picked quite green, will ripen up finely, and carry safely
for a long distance; flesh green, sweet and spicy.
Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 25ce.; pound, 75e.
Giant—This is a Giant amongst the Musk Melons. Skin
is smooth With little netting. Flesh, deep salmon, very
sweet and luscious. Oz.,15e.; 14 lb., 50c,; lb., $1.75

Bay View Canteloupe—The eas most prolific, best

Champion Market—Very early. The melons are uni-
ferm in size, averaging about six pounds each. The flesh
is thick, light green in color, and of rich, sweet flavor.
An excellent shipper.

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. h

Nutmeg—Fruit oval, good size, thickly netted; fiesh, Mus room e
light green, rich, sweet, melting and highly perfumed.

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 7&e.

] English Mushroom Spawn in Bricks—Per pound,
20c.; 10 pounds, $1.75. If by mail, add 10 cents per pound

to mam Ta
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One ounce to about 60 feet of drill; ten pounds to sow \t hit uli ie i ee
one acre. For salad and greens sow broadcast early in Cra Nh IH i (in HKG tee oe uni
spring. Mustard is not only used as a condiment, but the a mel ml i iL a a i De ny Ale wae -.
green leaves are used as a salad, or cut and boiled like A it on

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sor Price per Packet, 5 cents each. ul i ae ue

Yellew or White London—Best for salad.
Onsce,10c.; 1% pound, 20c.; pound, 50c.

Brewn or Black—More pungent than the white.
Ounce, 160c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 50c.

Seuthern Giant Curled—This mustard is very highly
esteemed in the South, where the seed is sown in the fall,
and the plants used very early in the spring as a salad.
Our steck is the true curled leaf. The seed is brown and Ts gras
produces plants which often grow two feet high and of = TO ‘
greater breadth, SoERUDE enormous bunches. | pears agree can be rows ia a Cee a Shee,

5e.: | orin hot beds in open air, on shelves, or out-o e-way
CR: SE 3 74 PRO AU erent a places. Fermenting horse ere “ a beer’ x4

| about 70 degrees, mixed with an equal weight of fresh so
MARTYNIA, FOR PICKLES. loam, is made into beds the size required, eight inches
: deep. See to itthatthe bed is packed very solidly and
evenly. In this bed plant the broken pieces of spawn six
inches apart, covering the whole with two inches of light
soil, and protect from cold andrain. One brick will plant
- a eight to ten square feet of bed. The mushrooms will

Martynia Proboscidia. | appear in about six weeks. Water sparingly and with
Packet, 5c.; ounce, 30c.; % pound, 90c.; pound, $3.00 | luke-warm water.

Sow in May, in the open ground, about three feet each
way, where the plants are to remain.

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WATE ELO French, Melon d@eau. German, Wassermelone.
. Spanish, Sandia.

Price per Packet, 5 cents each, Postpaid.

Culture—1 ounce to 40 hills; four to five pounds in hillsto an acre. Drop, middle of spring, in hills six to eight feet
apart, six to ten seeds, one inch deep, and thin to three best plants. Hoe often, and gradually hill up, and after the fruit
appears cut off the extreme ends of the most luxuriant shoots.

This popular melon is from tne Jand of Dixie where water melons attain to the highest state of perfection. It origi-
nated with an extensive melon grower and shipper by crossing the old reliable Mountain Sweet with the new reliable Kolb
Gem. Itis now well established and retains the rich and luscious quality of the Mountain Sweet and at the same time
equals the Kolb Gem as a shipper, is earlier, more productive and longer in shape. It is of a very fine appearance, dark
green and beautifully striped, extrefhely hardy and its eating quality is unexcelled. Flesh bright scarlet, very sweet.

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75c.

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Jumbo—In shape this new melon is almost round. The Kentucky Wonder—This is a new red-seeded variety.

skin is green, with faint stripes of lighter green. In form. We have never known a red-seeded watermelon that was
and habit of resting on the blossom end is like the Pride not a good one, this being the best we have ever grown.
of Georgia, but is free from the ribs of that variety. As In shape it is oblong, skin dark green, marbledin stripes of
indicated by the name, they grow to a fine large size with light green; flesh a beautiful scarlet color, crisp, tender,
a very tough rind, making it a valuable shipping variety, rich and sugary flavor, always firm and never mealy.
Flesh red and very sweet. Italsoripens quite early, and Attains an average weight of fortyto sixty pounds. Areal
is rapidly becoming a most popular sort for market. good, old-fashioned Kentucky melon, that'has few equalsin
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. quality.

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25ce.; pound, 75ce.

Kolb Gem—This variety is more largely grown by
Southern shippers than any other. The rind though quite

thin, is very tough, standing handling and shipment long Florida Favorite—Tbhis variety is very early and one of
distances without breakage. The flesh is bright red and the finest table melons extant; oblong in shape, and grow-:
of excellent flavor. All who have grown it agree in pro- ing to avery large size; rind dark with light green stripes,.
nouncing it one of the iargest, most productive, best keeping flesh light crimson, very crisp and deliciously sweet; seed!

and shipping melons. rather small and of a light creamy- white color.

Ounce, 10c.; 1% pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 65c.,

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Please remember that our prices are for seeds post-paid by mail. If ordered by freight or express, at pur- — .

chaser’s expense, 10 cents per pound can be deducted.

WATER MELON—Continued.

Price per Packet, 5 Cents each, Postpaid.

Dark Icing Rind—This has ecome exceedingly popu-
Jar wherever grown; oblong in shape,rind dark green,
white seeded, of good size and very prolific; flesh dark
red, melting and of fine flavor.

Ounce, 10c.; 4 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c.

Light Icing Rind—Size, shape and flayor same as
above, but the skin is light green.

Ounce, 10c.; 4 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c.

Mammoth Iron Clad—Grows to a very large uniform
size, frequently weighing sixty pounds and over, and re-
sembles in its markings the popular Cuban Queen. In
shape and seed, however, it is quite distinct, being deeper
and fuller at both ends, with seeds of drab-white color.
They are enermous yielders, fiesh very red, solid, and of
excellent flavor. The rind is extremely tough and hard,
hence the name, Iron-clad—rendering them valuable for
shipping.

Ounce, 10c.; 4 pound, 20c.; pound, 65ce.

Phinney’s Early—Very early; flesh bright red, sweet,
tender and well flavored.

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 20c.; pound, 65c.

Peerless or Ice Cream—White Seeded. The best
melon for generaluse. Vine vigorous, hardy, productive;
fruit medium, oval, finely mottled, light and dark green,
somewhat in stripes; rind thin; flesh bright scarlet.

Ounce, 10c.; 3% pound, 20c.; pound, 65c.

Sealy Bark—The skin is dark green, quite smooth and
has a peculiar scaly appearance. It is unusually produc-
tive, the average weight of the melon being forty or fifty
pounds. The flesh is light crimson, solid, tender and of
exquisite flavor. The rind, though quite thin, isremarkably
tough. Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 65c.

Pride of Georgia—This variety is striped light and
dark green in color, oval in shape, an excellent shipping
yariety of large size- Flesh bright red, very crisp and
eweet. Ounce,10c.: % pound, 20c.; pound, 65c.

ee

Black Spanish—Earliest; round, skin dark green; flesh
red, rich sugary flavor. :
Ounce, 10c.; 4 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c,

Seminole—Extra early, enormously productive, large,
delicious flavor. It is of two distinct colors, gray and
light green. Melons of both colors are exactly te same
in size, shape, color of seed, flavor, etc.,etc., and pro-
nounced by competent judges as exactly the same melon
in every respect. Flesh brilliant carmine, very solid, of
rich melting flavor.

Ounce, 10c.; 4 pound, 20c.; pound, 65ce.

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Cuban Queen—The largest and one of the best grown,
often reaching 50 and sometimes 70 pounds; an excellent
keeper; skin beautifully striped dark and light green.
The flesh is red, solid, delicate in flavor and very sweet.

Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 20c.; pound, 65e.

Southern Rattlesnake or Gypsy—Fruit oblong, skin
light green, beautifully striped, thin rind; flesh deep
scarlet, solid and deliciously sweet.

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 20c.; pound, 65e,

The Boss—This is one of the first among the earliest;
in shape it is oblong and of nearly the same diameter
throushout its entire length. Color very dark; flesh deep
scarlet; rich in sugar, delicious melting flavor.
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 65e.

Mountain Sweet—A large oval variety; flesh scarlet
and quite solid; very sweet and delicious.
Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 65e.,

Orange—The rind separates from the flesh when fully -
ripe; flesh red, tender and sweet.

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25c.; pound, 75e.

Citron—Flesh white and solid; used only for preserves.

Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c.

Mango Melon or Vegetable Peach Melon—The fruit
is about the size of a large peach, oval-shaped, and of a
bright orange yellow color, somewhat russetted. Havea
rich flavor; used sweet pickles, pies or preserving.

Ounce, 10c,; 4% pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

PLANT SEED CO., 812 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 25

In comparing prices please remember that we pay the postage on all seeds to be sent by mail. Customers
ordering their seeds sent by freight or express are entitled to deduct 10c. per pound postage, which we have in-

cluded in our prices.

French, Jignon. German, Zwiebel. Spanish, Cebdolla.

ONIONS 6 Per Packet, 5 cents each, Postpaid.

Too much care cannot be exercised in selecting your supply of onion seed. There is no vegetable in which the quality
of the seed exerts a greater influence upon the crop. Our stock is all grown from choice bulbs, selected carefully by
‘hand, and is unsurpassed in this country. During our whole business career as seedsmen, it has always been our aim to
make quality a first consideration, price afterwards. No one can appreciate the value of reliable seeds better than
those who have been once disappointed. From the very great care we have taken with this article, our trade has been
yearly increasing, and our Seed we offcr this season is certain to give the same univerSal satisfaction, and it will pay a§
usual to sow P. S. Co.’s Reliable Onion Seed. Beware of cheap seed; it is worse than worthless.

Early Red Globe— An

F.
~) ©“xcellent variety, matur-
ing as early as the Extra
\\ . Early Flat Red, but of a
\ beautiful

globe shape;
skin deep red, flesh mild
and tender; agood keeper
and very desirable for

market use. We recom-

Extra Early Red Flat—Ten days to two weeks earlier mend it highly for the
than the Large Red Wethersfield, of medium size and deep
red color, an abundant producer, and of good form and
flavor, keeping well. It is well adapted to the cold, mucky
soils of the North and Northwest, where other varieties

fail to produce full-sized onions.
Ounce, 20c.; % pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00,

Northern States.
Oz., 20c.; 1 Ib., 60c.:
lb., $2.00

Market gardeners and onion growers who use
large quantities of onion secd will please write for

special prices, stating quantity required.

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Large Red Wethersfield—This is the favorite onion,
where immense crops are grown for shipment, It is very
productive, the best keeper in cultivation, of large size,
skin deep, purplish red ; shape round, somewhat flattened;
strongly flavored, with purplish white flesh, and moder-
ately fine grained. The most popular onion for family use
and general cultivation.

sorts. It grows to a large size, skin deep red, flesh fine
grained and is particularly mild and tender. <A good
keeper, and considered one of the best of the red onions.
Ounce, 20c.; % pound, 60c.; pouud, $2.00.
Creole or Louisiana—Largely grown in the Southern

Ounce, 20c.; 4% pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00.

Red Bermuda—This is the well-known large Onion of
commerce, particularly adapted for the south; bulbs
grown in this country are equal in size to imported ones;
the seed we offer is genuine and select.

Ounce, 20c.; 34 pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00.

States where it gives much satisfaction; should be sown
in the fall, transplanted and the large onion will be ready
for shipment in April. An excellent keeper; skin light
red, 1894 crop was a failure, and we have no seed to offer,
1895 crop will be ready about September Ist; if our southern
friends want any at that time please write for prices.

26 PLANT SEED CO.’S 50th ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE.

ONIONS.—American White Sorts.

This is the earliest of all the white &
varieties, grows to an enormous size \
and shape, of pearly white color, flesh
of a pure snow white, and flavor so

< mild that it can be eaten like an apple.

family use; flavor mild and pleasant; skin silvery white ;
of handsome appearance; highly esteemed for pickling
when young, also for market in early winter. This is the
yariety.of which White Onion Sets are grown, and is
known in the East as “Philadelphia White.”

Ounce, 30c.; %{ pound, 90c.; pound, $3.00.

White Portugal or American Silverskin—A large,.
flat onion of mild flavor; fine for early winter use, and
much esteemed for pickling. Itis the best keeper of the
white varieties.

Ounce, 30c.; 44 pound, 90c.; pound, #3.00.

El Paso or Large Mexican—This variety grows to an
enormous size, often weighing from two to three pounds.
Skin and flesh white, flavor very mild.

Ounce, 30c.; 4% pound, 90c.; pound, $3.00.

Market gardeners and onion growers who use
large quantities of onion seed will please write
for special prices, stating quantity required,

White Globe—This is one of the finest onions in cul-
tivation, both in appearance and quajity. It is large,
globe-shaped, firm, fine grained and of excellent flavor,
and commands a higher price in the market than any
ether white onion grown. Its skin is pure white, and its) ~
keeping qualities particularly good.

Ounce, 30c.; %{ pound, 90c.; pound, $3.00.

Hmeriean Yellow Varieties.

Yellow Globe Danvers—A fine productive variety of
medium size, globular; skin of a beautiful silver yellow
color; flesh white, comparatively mild and well flavored.
The yield per acre from seed is very often six hundred
bushels. The name “Globe” in this connection must be
taken comparatively, as the True Danvers Onionis never so
perfectly globe-shaped as the White Globe, for it would
be sure to lose some of the good qualities of the Danvers
if changed in form to that extent. The best Yellow Globe
Danvers is the most popular and most profitable of all onions
to grow for market.

Ounce, 20c.; 4% pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00.

Danvers Yellow—This fine variety is a thick, flat,
heavy, straw-colored Onion, mild flavored, and yields
most abundantly, ripens early and keeps equalto the best.

Ounce, 20c.; % pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00.

Yellow Giant Globe or Prizetaker—The handsomest,
largest Yellow Globe Onion. An excellent keeper, of
finest flavor, handsome shape and enormous size. Itis of
the same type as those immense imported onions. It
grows always to a perfect globe shape, with bright straw
colored skin; the necks are very small and the onions
always ripen up hard.

Ounce, 25c.; % pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50.

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Yellow Dutch or Strassburg—Flat shaped, excelle:
fiavored. The best variety for yellow onion seis.
Ounce, 20c.; 14 pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00.

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ITALIAN ONIONS.

nod Giant Rocca—A
splendid large Onion of glob-
ular shape, light brown skin
_and of delicate flavor.
Ounce, 20c.; 4% pound, 60c.;
pound, $2.00.
WVellow Giant Rocca—This
variety is as large as the Red
Rocca, which it resembles in
every respect except that the
skin is of a beautiful rich,
yellow color.

pound, $2.00.
Neapolitan Marzajola—
A beautifal white-skinned
variety; a good keeper. In
the South the seed can be
sown in the autumn, and
large onions produced in
March.
Ounce, 20c.; 34 pound, 60c. ;
- pound, $2.00,

Price per Packet, 5 cents each.

These varieties grow to a very large size in strong}
soil. May be sown as early as February or March, and!
should be transplanted, and their rapid growth will pro-
duce a splendid crop earlyinthe year. They areof mild
flavor, and much liked by all who have grown them.
SS NE Sa I I a ST ETI EIS TSE EEESIS,

Giant White Tripoli—
Grows to an enormous size,
especially in the South.
White skin, flat and of mild
flavor.

Ounce, 20c.3; 4% pound, 6Oc. ;
pound, $2.00.

White Queen—An early
variety; white,small and of
fine flavor. Size of Onion
about two inches in diameter.
Ounce, 25c.; 4% pound, 75c.

pound, $2.50.

White Barletta—This va-
riety is at least two weeks
earlier than the Queen; skin
white; flesh very mild in fla-
vor and snowy white. The
bulbs are one and a quarter
inches in diameter; beauti-
fully rounded and flattened
at the top.

' Ounce, 25c.; 44 pound, 75ce.;
pound, $2.50.

WHITE MAMMOTH SILVER KING.

This mammoth variety is one of the largest in cultivation, averaging from 15 to 20 inches in circumference, and often
weighing 232 to3 pounds each. It matures early and is of uniformly large size and fine shape, being flattened, but very
thick. The skin is of a beautiful silver-white, flesh snowy and tender, of a mild, sweet flavor. We know of no variety of
this vegetable which has attracted so much attention as this. Its striking size and handsome appearance, as well as mild
flayor, recommend it for exhibition at fairs, for the fancy market, as well as the home table,

Ounce, 30c.; ¥ pound, 90c.; pound, $3.00.

Culture—The onionis usually avery profitable and satis-
factory crop, anditis only occasionally the market is over-
stocked and the prices low. It is useless, however, to try
to grow Onions on a poor, unsuitable soil, or in a Careless
manner. Three days’ neglect when the weeds are growing
rapidly, will sometimes ruin a crop, and a week too late in
sowing often makes the difference between a good anda
bad harvest. e

The Onion must have a clean and very rich soil. Use
well rotted manure freely, and be sure to get the seed in
as early as possible in the spring; no matter if it is ever so
cold and unpleasant, for if Onions do not get a good
growth before hot, dry weather, the crop may be a failure.
Thin out early, and keep the soil mellow and clear of
weeds. Sow in shallow drills, not less than a foot apart,
and thin out when the young Onions are about the size of
quills. In doing this, disturb those that remain 4s little as

possible. In hoeing to destroy weeds and keep the ground
mellow, do not cover the young bulbs with earth.

To grow large, full size Onions, four to five pounds black
seed should be sown to the acre. To raise Pickling Onions
and Onion Sets, forty to fifty pounds of black seed are
required per acre, and for this purpose the best varieties
are the Yellow Danvers, Yellow Strassburg, Early Red,
Philadelphia White Silver-skin and White Portugal.

As Onions grow on top of the ground they may be
allowed to remain pretty thick, no matter if they crowd
each other, particularly if they are growing for sets.

For further information en Culture of Onions, we rec-
ommend to buy the very interesting book ‘*‘How to Grow
Onions, or The New Onién Culture,’ written by F,
Greiner, mailed postpaid upon receipt of 40 cents.

P.S.CO’S SPECIAL PRICES FOR ONION SEED.

Express or Freight Charges to be Paid by the Purchaser.

51b.lotsand 101b.lots and
over perlb. over per ib,

Wethersfield Large Red .............. $1.75 $1.60
Extra Early Red Flat.........0000...... 1.75 1.60
Early ned Globe 7... 1.75 1.60
Tarsevned Glove oi ee, 1.75 1.60
Danvers *Vellow. i a5 ess, 1.75 1.50
Danvers Yellow Globe ................ 1.75 1.50

5ib.lotsand 101b.lots and
over perlb. over per lb.

Yellow Dutch or Strassburg......$1.75 $1.60
Extra Early White Pearl.............. 2.50 2.25
Philadelphia White Silverskin.... 2.75 2.50
Wihtbe Port pails... iscsi: Bhai 2.75 2.50
NV Da TeV GOD ee Aeron sake 2.75 2.50
White Mammoth Silver King.... 2.75 2.50

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OKRA OR GOMBO.

French, Gombdo. German, EZsbarer.
Price per Packet, 5 cents each.

Culture—i ounce to about 80 hills.
Sow about middle of spring,in drills,
and thin the plants to a foot or more
apart. Cultivated for its green seed
pods, which are used in soups or
stews; gather while young and
tender, and for winter use slice into
rings and dry on strings.

Long Green or Long White—
Long ribbed pods.

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 25c.;
pound, 75e.

Improved Dwarf Green—Early
and very productive; smooth pods.
34 pound, 25e.; pound, 75e.

White Velvet—The pods of this variety are round and
smooth, and are produced in the greatest abundance.

Ounce, 10c.; 3g pound, 25c.; pound, %5c.

NASTURTIUM or Indian Cress.

The young leaves are used as a Salad, the green seeds
for pickling. Flowers very ornamental.

Tall Yellow—The common sort.
Packet, 5e.; ounce, 15c.; 34 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.50.

PARSNIP.

Ger., Pastinake.

Fr., Panais. Span., Pastinaca.
Price per Packet, 5 cents each.

Culture—1 ounce will sow about
150 feet drill, four to five pounds
in drills to the acre. Spade the
soil deep and sew early in the
spring in fifteen inch drills, and
thin to 8 inches apart. Keep the
ground free from weeds, and the
surface open by frequent deep
stirring with the hoe.

Long Smooth White — Long
white; smooth, no side roots;
tender and excellently flavored.

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 25ce.;

pound, 75e.

Large Sugar or Hollow
Crown—The best variety in culti-
vation; roots long, white, smooth,
tender, sugary, excellent flavor.

Ounce, 10c.; %{ pound, 25e.;
pound, 75c.

RAPE=For Greens.

Sow early in spring in drills or
broadcast, and also in September;
will stand in open ground over winter, with but slight pro-
tection; affording abundance of fine greens very early in
spring; in some localities it is largely cultivated for its
‘seed, which is fed extensively to birds.

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 20c.; pound, 50c.

RHUBARB.

French, Rhubarbe.

Early Tobolsk—Earliest; red color; good variety.
Packet, 5c ; ounce, 20c.; % pound, 60c.; pound, $2,00,
Myatt’s Victoria—Very large, rich flavor.
Packet, 5c.; ounce, 20c.; % pound,60c.; pound, $2.00,

German, Rhabarber.

OYSTER PLANT OR SALSIFY.

French, Salsijis. German, Haferwurzel.
Spanish, Ostra Vegetal.

Price per Packet, 5 cents each.

Culture of Salsify—Sow
early in spring, in drills four-
teen inches apart, and thin to
two inches apart. Cultivate
same as Carrots or Parsnips.
It assimilates closely to the
taste and flavor of the oyster,
when boiled, mashed and
fried in butter. Gather what
may be wanted for the win-
ter, and let the balance stand
intheground for next spring’s
use.

Oyster Plant—‘‘ Mam-
moth Sandwich Island’’—
This variety is of enormous
size, being at least twice as
large as the ordinary sort; it
is very tender and delicious,
and resembles a good sized
parsnip.

pound, $1.75.}
Scorzonera or Black Oys-
ter Plant—Root black before
cooking.
Ounce, 15c.; 44 pound, 40c.; pound, $1.50.

PARSLEY.

Fr., Persil. Ger., Petersilie. Span., Perigitl.
Culture—1 ounce will sow 150 feet drill.

Sow early in

spring after Soaking the seed a few hours in warm water, —

in rows one foot apart. Used for garnishing and for seas-
oning. Remove some plants to light cellar to have them
' green through winter.
Price per Packet, 5 cents,
Plain Parsley—Leaves dark green, plain, longer than
the Curled, and better flavored for seasoning.
Ounce, 10c.; 4 pound, 26c.; pound, 75c.

Curled or Doubl
beautifully curled; used as a garnish for the table.
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, %5e,

Ounce, 15c.; 4% pound, 50c.5 |

e—Leaves yellow with green, very

Moss Curled or Myatt’s Garnishing—The ieaves are }

very finely curled and moss like; a good variety.
Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

Hamburg or Turnip Rooted—A fleshy-rooted kind; |

the roots are used for flavoring soups, etc.
Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00,

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PEPPER.

Culture—One ounce will produce about 1,500 plants,

French, Piment.

German, Spanischer Pfeffer. Spanish, Pimiento.
Price per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid.

Sow early in hot bed, or in open ground about the middle of

spring, Transplant when three inches high to one foot apart, in drills twenty inches apart, and earth up a little in hoeing,

which can be continued until the plants are in full blossom.

Procopp’s Giant—This variety may be
justly called the Goliah of all the pepper
family. They grow uniformly to avery large
size, measuring from eight to nine inches
long, and three inches thick. They are of a
brilliant scarlet color, flesh fully one-half
inch in thickness. In flayor they are just
hot enough to be pleasant tothe taste. Hach
plant ripens from eight to twelve perfect
fruits. Ounce,35ce.; % pound, $1.25.

RubyKing.The Peppers of the Ruby King
attain a very large size. Ordinarily they
grow 44 to 6 inches long by 332 to 4 inches
thick. When ripe they are of a beautiful
bright, ruby red color, and are always re-
markably mild and pleasant to the taste.

Ounce, 35¢e.; 4% pound, $1.25,

Large Bell or Bull Nose—A very large
sort of square form, tapering to a point;
mild, thick and hard ; suitable for filling with

cabbage, etc., and for a mixed pickie. Less pungent than
most other sorts, and one of the earliest varieties.
Ounce, 30c.; % pound, $1.00.
Sweet Mountain—Similar to the Bell but larger;

used for stuffed pickles.

Ounce, 30c.; 34 pound, $1.00.

PUMPKIN.

French, Courge.

Squash or Tomato Shaped—Fruit more
or less ribbed. Color, red; flesh, thick, mild
and pleasant to the taste.

Ounce, 30c.; 4 pound, $1.00.

Golden Dawn—Color, bright golden yel-
low; very brilliant and handsome; entirely
exempt from fierce flavor; seeds and pulp
may be chewed without detecting the slight-
estsmarty taste. A

Ounce, 30c.; % pound, $1.00.

Long Red Cayenne—Long, red, hot and
pungent, dwarf growth.
Ounce, 25c.; % pound, $5c.
Cherry Red—Red, round, very hot, anda
great bearer.
Ounce, 30c.; ¥% pound, $1.60.

Cherry Yellow—Resembling the above except in color,
which is bright yellow.

Ounce, 30c.; 1% pound, $1.00.

Chili—In growth like the Cayenne, but smaller ané@
later; used for pepper sauce.

Ounce, 30c.; % pound, $1.00,

German, Feld-Kuerbiss. Spanish, Calabaza.

Price per Packet, 5 cents each.

Culture—One pound will plant about 300 hills, 3 to 5 pounds to the acre in hills. When warm weather has come, drop
in hills ten to twelve feet apart. They occupy too much room for the garden, and should be cultivated as a field crop.

Nantucket Sugar— This
great pie pumpkin is. com-
paratively unknown outside

True Tennessee Sweet
Potato—A splendid pie and
cooking pumpkin. They grow

of a few of the far Eastern
States, where it is used ex-
clusively in making the cel-
ebrated Yankee Pumpkin
Pies. The skin is very dark}
green, almost black, flesh
thick, and of a rich orange- WW
yellow. They weigh from \
twelve to fifteen pounds, and
will keep for a year.

Oz. 10c.; %4 lb. 25c.; Ib. "Be.

Small Satarm a very hand- ductive.

some little pumpkin, with BE Oz. 10c.; %4 1b. 25c.; Ib. 75c.
deep orange colored skin, and flesh of unusually fine sug- | Cashiiw (Crooked Neck) —Solid flesh, fine a sweet;

pear shaped to medium size,
Slightly ribbed; skin is a
creamy white, lightly striped
Wy With green; flesh very thick,

Hig grained, keeping well until
# late in the spring; when
Wy cooked resemble sweet po-
tatoes, but much more de-
licious in taste. The vines are
hardy and enormously pro-

ary flavor; fine grained; very productive and keeps well. keeps well. Ounce,10c.; 34 pound, 25c.; pound, 75c.

Large Cheese—Flat shaped; flesh yellow, fine grained
and sweet. Ounce,10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 60c.
Mammoth Tours—Grows to an immense size, often
weighing over one hundred pounds.
Ounce, 15c; % pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75.
Kentucky Field—Large, round, a little ribbed, soft
shell; salmon color, productive and best for stock feeding.
Ounce, 10c.; '%-pound, 20c.; pound, 50c.
Connecticut Field—A large yellow variety, hard shell;
excellent for field culture.
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 50c.

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 60c.

Japanese Pie—This remarkable variety comes from
Japan; a very valuable pie and cooking pumpkin. The
fiesh is very thick, nearly solid, the seed cavity being very
small in one end of the pumpkin, unusually jine grained,
dry and sweet, having much the same taste and appearance
as sweet potatoes. Theseeds are peculiarly marked and
sculptured in Japanese characters.

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 25c.; pound, %5e.
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RADISHES.

Culture—One ounce to about 100 feet of drill; eight to ten pounds for an acre. The soil for Radishes should be very
rich, light and mellow, well broken by digging, as their tender and mild qualities depend much upon their rapid growth.
For yery early use sow on gentle hot-beds in February, and in the open air as soon as the ground can be worked, at intervals
of ten or twelve days for a succession, as long as they may be wanted. The Turnip Rooted and the Olive-Shaped are the
best for sowing in the summer. The winter varieties should be sown in August, and lifted before severe frost and stored

in the cellar EARLY ROUND SHAPED VARIETIES.

Early Searlet Turnip—A small, round, red turnip-
shaped Radish, with a small top and of very quick growth;
anild and crisp when young.

Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c.

French, Radis. German, Radies—Rettig. Spanish, Rabanos,

. Price per Packet, 5 cents each.

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Early Scarlet Turnip, Philadelphia

e White Tipped. White Box.
Early Scarlet Turnip. Dark Red Round Erfurt. " f 4
Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped— Very early;
Earliest Erfurt Dark Red Round, or Deep Scarlet color bright scarlet, tipped with white; an excellent mar-
Yurnip—lIts shape is of the best type of the round sorts; ket variety ; fine for forcing.
color of skin avery dark red; white flesh, with small top Ounce, 10c.; % pound, %5c.; pound, 75c.

root; one of the best for forcing.

The Gem — Extra Early Scarlet Turnip, White
Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e.

Tipped—The very earliest in cultivation, being a week
earlier than Scarlet Turnip White Tipped, which it some-
what resembles in form and color. Their shape is per-
fectly globular, with rich deep scarlet top, blending into -
pure white at the bottom, exceedingly tender, crisp and
Z Gelicious, never becoming hollow or pithy, very desirable
for forcing, being fit to pull in three weeks from sowing.
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.
Philadelphia White Box—This variety is the most
popular early White Radish grown by Philadelphia gar-
deners. Its short top and rapid growth especially fits it
for growing under glass, in frames or boxes, hence its —
_. name, as well as for early sowing in the open ground,

—Sa=— = aS Owing to its very few short leaves, it can be sown very
Non Plus Ultra, Earliest Scarlet “Turnip—This 18,304 thickly without causing the leaves to “‘draw.’’
unquestionably the earliest forcing Radish extant. It Ounce, 10c ; 4 pound, 30c,; pound, $1.00.
grows very rapidly, and is fit for use within three weeks Early White Turnip—In form like the Early Scarlet

Turnip; color white; excellent flavor.
Ounce,10c.; 4% pound, 25c.; pound, 75e.

Early Yellow Turnip—Early; round, goiden yellow;
good quality. Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 25e.; pound, 7%5c.

Early Olive Shaped Sorts.

French Breakfast or
Early Scarlet, Olive
Shaped, White Tipped—A
quick growing variety for
early forcing; oblong shape;
color-scarlet; tipped with
ZA, white; very crisp and tender;
Ounce, 10c.; 34 ponnd, 20c. ;

pound, 65c.

Early Scarlet Olive
Shaped—Very early; of a
lively rose color.
Ounce, 10c.; 1 pound, 20e.;

from the time of sowing; very short top, flesh tender and of
delicate flavor.
Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

Early Scarlet Globe—For forcing in greenhouse, hot-
beds, or cold frames, and for sowing on open borders
early in the spring, there is no other red variety more
desirable. Itis entirely distinct and one of the earliest;
in flavor it is segriaer pe eee ace ee oe a Rae A pound, 65c,
small top and will stand a great amount of heat withou 5B : on
becoming pithy. Early White Olive Shaped—Same as above, except in

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. color. Ounce,10c.; 14 pound, 26c.; pound, 75ce.

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RADISHES—Cont.

EARLY LONG VARIETIES.

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Early Short-Top Long
Scarlet—The standard sort
grown for private gardens
and for market.

- Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c. ;
pound 65c.

Market Gardeners’ Early
Long Scarlet Short-Top—
= Anexcellent strain and im-
= proved variety of the above.
B Itis fully six days earlier,
has a shorter and more
compacttop. In shape itis
somewhat shorter and thick-
er. Incolor the upper por-
a tion is of unusually deep
3 brilliant red, which grad-
E ually shades to a deep, waxy
= pinktowardsthetip. Gard-
# eners everywhere should
plant this fine strain. No
other can equal it.

Ounce, 10c.; #4 pound, 26e.;
pound, 75c.

Wood’s Early Frame—In
a shape between oliveand long;
ma excellent for forcing; very
early. A favorite with mar-
ket gardeners. Color scarlet,
fine flavor.

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 20c.;
pound, 65c.

» Early Long White Lady
|| Finger Radish—This is un-
questionably the finest
Long White Radishin cul-
tivation. Shape handsome;
color beautiful snow white.
Ni It is of very rapid growth,
Nl] and its flesh is remarkably

Ounce, 15c.; 14 pound, 40c.
pound, $1.25.

This variety is the most
popular early radish sold in
the markets of Paris. In
shape they are intermediate,
between the popular Long 1
Scarlet and Scarlet Olive. Early Half-Long
They are of rapid growth, Deep Scarlet.
with rich deep scarlet skin, white flesh, very tender and
crisp.

Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 25c.; pound, 75c.

Prices of Vegetable Seed given here include postage; if

Seeds are ordered by freight or express at the expense
of the purchaser IO cents per pound may be deducted.

SUMMER VARIETIES.

St. Louis White Summer—This valuable variety is
now the most popular summer Radish grown. It is of
handsome tapering shape, pure white and almost trans-
parent, tender and of pungent taste.

Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

White Delicacy Summer—This is a very early, semi-
long, snow white variety, root quite smooth, crisp and
tender. Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

White Strasburg Sammer—This variety is of hand-
some oblong shape, tapering beautifully to a point.
Both skin and flesh are pure white, almost transparent,
very tender and of a delightful pungent taste. It can be
pulled five weeks from time of sowing the seed, yet it will
continue to grow without losing its fine qualities, and re-
main in a tender condition longer than any other summer
sort. There is much cheap and spurious seed being
offered. Procure your stock from us and have it reliable.

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

Chartier, or Long Rose, White
Tipped—It is exceedingly hand-
some and attractive, as shown in
our illustration above, being of a
deep crimson color at the top, and ew i =
blending off to almost white at the (27"/m mM ANN \o
bottom. Itis very tender, andre- 4224S
mains so foralong time after at-
taining its growth, an important
feature to the market or family
gardener.

Ounce, 10¢.; 14 pound, 30c.;
pound, $1.00.

White Giant Stuttgart—Will
produce roots of excellent quality
and as large as winterradish in six
to eight weeks.

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 30c.;
pound, $1.00.

White Summer Turnip—A well-known standard
sort, of large turnip shape, white skin and flesh; very
crisp. Ounce, 10c ; 4% pound, 25c.; pound, 75c.

Long White Summer or Naples—Large and long;
excellent for summer.

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

Golden Yellow Globe Shaped. or Yellow Summer
Turnip—An excellentsummer sort; best to stand the heat ;
can be sown late; a general favorite with market garden-
ers; large, oblong, russet color. Select quality.

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 30c.; pound, #1.00,

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FALL AND WINTER RADISHES.

Long Black Spanish or Fall—One of the
hardiest and best for winter use.

Ounce, 10c.; \ pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00,

Round Black Spanish or Fall—Sow about ne
the last of summer—for Fall and Winter use: BS
Grows to a large size; quite solid. >»

Ounce, 10c.; y pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

Long White Spanish or Fall—Very large
Size and firm texture.

Ounce, 10¢.; %{ pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00,

Round White Munich or Fall—An excel-
lent white fall and winter sort; very fine and
long Keeping.

Ounee, 10c.; 4 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

California White Mammoth — Eight to
twelve inches long, and about two and a half
inches thick; flesh white, selid and tender. A
very good fall variety.

Ounce, 15c.; %{ pound, 40c.: pound, $1.25.

Rose Colored China Winter—Very popular
with market gardeners. Form conical, very
smooth; bright rose color; large size, firm and
tender; fles of fine flavor.

Ounce, 10¢c.; %{ pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

White China Winter—Similar to above,
except in color. ;

Ounce, 15c.; %{ pound, 40c.; pound, $1.25.

Round Scarlet China—A new round China
Winter Radish of a fine scarlet color, medium
size, about 3 inches in diameter; the flesh is a
pure white and ofa pleasant flavor. The seed
may be sown at intervals from spring until fall.
An extra good sort.

Y Ounce, 20c.; 4% pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00

Rose Colored China.

French, Courge.

SQUASH.

German, Speise Kuerbis. Spanish, Calabasa Tomtanera.

Price per Packet, 5 cents each.

Culture—One ounce will plant 20 to 40 hills (depending on size of seed), 4 to 6 pounds to the acre. Sow about the mid-
dle of Spring, in hills, the early sorts about four feet apart and the late varieties six to eight feet. Drop enongh seed to be
thinned to three plantsinahill. The hills should be highly manured, and prepared in a similar manner as those for

cucumbers.
Early White Bush Scallop, or White Patty Pan—
Light cream color; large, flat, scalloped shaped; grows to

a large size.
Ounce, 10e.; 4% pound, 25c.; pound, V5e.

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Early Yellow Bush Scallop, or
Yellow Patty Pan—Orange, yellow
color> flat, scalloped shape; smooth
rind. Oz.,10c.; % Ilb., 25c.; lb., 75e.

White Pine Apple—Very peculiar
and distinctive in shape. The blossom
end of the Squash is smooth and round-
ed, the stem end blunt and serrated.
The color of the skin is a pure, creamy 2
white. Oz.10c.; 14 1b. 25c.; lb. 75e. Crookneck.

Early Bush, Summer Crookneck—Very productive;
small crooknecked, with water excrescenses; color, yel-
low; shell very hard when ripe.

Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e,

Boston Marrow—One of the very best for fall and win-
ter; form ovate; pointed; rind thin; bright orange; flesh
deep orange; finely grained and excellent flavor.

Ounce, 10c.; 74 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e.

Fordhook—The size will be found most convenient for
family use,and the appearance is extremely handsome of
a bright yellow outside, and straw-yellow within. The
flesh is as “‘dry as Pike’s Peak and much sweeter’’—

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making it the best in quality of all winter squashes. J¢
seems incapable of rotting, and placed in a cool, dry room,
keeps in perfect condition throughout the winter and
spring, until late in June, when Summer Squashes are
ready. They weigh about two to three pounds and are
immensely productive.
Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

Marblehead—A very good winter Squash, similar to the
Hubbard, but flesh of a light salmon color; a very good
keeper. Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25c.; pound, 7%5c.

Large Winter Crookneck—Neck long and solid; dry,
sweet and rich flavored; a good keeper.

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25c.; pound, 75c.

Hubbard—The leading Squash for fall and winter use:
good in any climate; hard skinned, splendid keeper, flesh
dark yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet and rich.

Ounce, 10c.; 3 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e.

Mammoth Chili—This is the largest variety known, and

in rich soil often grows to the weight of 150 to 200 pounds.
Ounce, 20c.; 4 pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00,

SEA KALE.

French, Crambe Maritime. German, Meerkohl.
Cultivated for its blanched shoots. Sow one inch deep,
in drills two feet apart, thin out to six inches, andthe next
spring plant in hills three feet apart.
Ounce, 20c.; 4% pound 60c.; pound., $2.00

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. Frenck, Hpinard, German, Spinat. Spanish, Hspinaca.
4 I AG ° Special prices given on large quantities.

Price per Packet, 5 cents each.

Culture—One ounce will sow sixty feet of drill; ten to twelve pounds in drillsforanacre. The main cropis sown in
September. It is sometimes covered up in exposed places with straw or salt hay during the winter, which prevents it from
being cut with the frost; but in sheltered fields there is no necessity for covering. For summer use it may be sown at in-
tervals of two or three weeks,from April to August. Spinach is best developed and most tender and succulent when
grown in rich soil.

Bloomsdale Curled

Savoy Leaved—A va-

Long Standin g—
The leaves are thick,
fleshy and crumpled,
equal to the Blooms-
dale Curled Savoy
leaved and standing
at least two weeks
longer than any other
variety without run-
ning to seed, making
it invaluable for
spring sowing.
Oz., 10c.; 4 \b., 15¢.;
lb., 40c,
Prickly or Fall—
Triangular, arrow-
shaped leaves; one of
the hardiest and gen-

riety highly popular
among market gar-
deners. The leaf of
this variety is wrink-
led in the same man-
ner as the Savoy Cab-
bage. It is very hardy
and produces nearly
‘twice the weight of
the old varieties in
crop, the leaves being 3
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succulent. erally used for fall
; A lanting.
Oz., 1Gc.; % Ib., 20c.; Oe. 106. : abe ise;
lb., 50c. ; , 40c.

Round, Thick-Leave d—Excellent market sort; New Zealand—Its superiority over other varieties con-
equally good for spring and fall sowing; leaves large, sists in its luxuriant growth of succulent leaves which can
thick and fleshy. be cut through the ica summer,

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 15c.; pound, 40c, Ounce, 15c.; % pound, 40c.; pound, $1.25.

SEEDS FOR SWEET HERBS, ETC.

_ Aromatic Herbs are those which possess medicinal as well as culinary properties, and should be
found in every garden. They impart a pleasant, spicy odor, and are quite savory to the taste. To secure
the herbs for use, cut them on a sunny day, and spread thinly in the shade to dry.

Pkt. Oz. Pkt. Oz.

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Caraway (Ger., Kwemmet) ....-.-........2-.22.02--22-2022 0+ 5 10 Saffron (Ger.; Safran) ..20..000 00.20.0000 coeceece eek eek 5 15
@hermml Ger.,Kerbed) 2502) 0028 2a 5 15 Summer Savory (Ger., Bohnenkraut) ............... 5 25
Coriander (Ger., Koriander).............-22----+-+- +--+. 5 15 Garden Sorrel (Ger., Sauerampfer).................. 5 25
Dill (Ger., Dill) ...... EF EE BNI ECU Se 3D 15 Sweet Thyme (Ger., Thymian) .......-..-.......-.. --.. 5 35
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Price per Packet,
TOBAGGO SEED. 5 ets. each.
Culture—The seed should be sown very early LY Aas Gold Leaf—A cross between the Yellow Prior
in the spring, and as early as possible after the a iG and Oronoko; good either for wrappers or
danger offrost is over. When the plants are aN: <a AY Jr=~ fillers. Oz., 25¢.; 341b., %5e.; lb., $2.50.

about six inches high, transplantinto rows four

feet apart each way, and cultivate thoroughly

with plow and hoe. Z
Connecticut Seed Leaf—This variety is a

staple crop. Oz., 25c.; 341b., 75.3 Ib., $2.50.
Yellow Prior—A good variety for bright,

yellow grades. Oz., 25c.; 14 1b., 75e.3 lb., $2.50.
Big Oronoko—A favorite Virginia variety.

Oz., 25c.; 24 lb., 75.3 lb., $2.50.

White Burley—A western variety, which
produces one of the most fashionable types for
manufacturing and cutting.

Oz., 25c.; % lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50.

Missouri Broad Leaf—A well-known stand-
‘ardsort. Oz., 25c.; %lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50.

Havana—Commands a high price for cigar
stock. Oz., 25c.; 14 lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50.

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TOMATO.

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French, Tomate.

German, Liebesap/fel. Spanish, Tomate.

Price per Packet, 5 cents each.

is ordered by freight or express, at the expense of the purchaser, 10c,. PER POUND may be deducted,

Culture—One ounce will produce about 1,500 plants; one-quarter pound to transplant for an acre. Extensively grown:
near the large markets, where its high price early in the season is a great inducement to market gardeners to undertake to.
produce an early crop. For early use sow in February or March, in boxes or pots, and place near a window or in a hot bed-
When about two inches bigh, prick them out singly in small pots, and nurse carefully in frames, and when the danger of
frost is past, plant them out in a sheltered situation, where they may have the full influence of the sun. To hasten the
maturity of the first fruit which sets, pinch off the extremities of the tops and all the secondary shoots which afterwards
appear above the flowers.

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LIVINGSTON’S BUCKEYE STATE
Offered last spring for the first time.
It is the largest fruited variety we
have ever put out. It averages at
least éne-half larger than Living-
ston’s Beauty. When, therefore,
we state that in addition to its very
large size, it is also smooth and uni-
form, we are sure we have said
\——__ enough to enlist the attention of
~ Tomato growers everywhere. It is
unquestionably the heaviest cropper
known. The Tomatoes are borne in
immense clusters of four to eight
fruits, and occasionally ten large
fruits have been found in a single
cluster. In time of ripening it
matures with the Livingston’s
Stone. In solidity and meatiness it

ity, none surpass it. The color is
much the same as Living ston’s
Beauty, but of a somewhat darker

and richer shade, and this, together withits very large size and clear-cut outlines, makes it very showy and striking when
displayed for sale. In shapeit is, when compared to its other proportions, a little thicker from blossom end to stem, than
most other sorts. The past season we grew this variety by the ordinary method as well as on stakes, and the tomatoes were
the admiration of all who visited our grounds. With the above valuable characteristics, not one of which has been over-
praised, it must be apparent to all that the New Buckeye State has taken its place in the front rank, and that to stay. The
above description has been written by the originators and can be relied upon.

Packet, 10c.; ounce, 35c.; 144 pound, $1.25.

The Stone—The fact of this Tomato coming from
the same originator of such excellent varieties as

the Paragon, Favorite, Beauty, Acme and Perfection,:

is of itself sufficient recommendation to strongly
endorse it. “The New stone Tomato ripens for
main crop; is very large, and of bright scarlet color,
very smooth, with occasionally a specimen very slightly
octagon-shaped; ripening evenly to the stem without a
crack; exceedingly solid and firm-fieshed (as its name
indicates) ; is an excellent shipper; quality the very best;
fine for canning; a good keeper; without hard core; not
subject to rot; its appearance on marketremarkably attrac-
tive; a heavy variety; its vines and foliage rank and
robust, heavily loaded with very uniform specimens of
fruit.
Ounce, 25c.; 44 pound, 75e.; pound, $2.50.

Acme—One of the earliest and handsomest; very pro-
ductive; fruit of medium size, form perfect, round, very
smooth; color dark purplish red; bears continually until
frost; delicious in flavor, no core; a splendid market and
cannimg variety.

Ounce, 25¢.; 4% pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50.

Paragon—In color it is of a bright glossy crimson,
while in all other respects it is similar to the Acme,
Ounce, 25c.; % pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50.

Livingston’s Beauty—This highly esteemed variety
grows in clusters of four or five large fruits (on a strong
vine), retaining its large size very late in the season; It
ripens with the Acme or Perfection, which are as early as
any good varieties. It is free from rot, and for shipping
and early market it cannot be excelled, on account of its.
solidity, toughness of skin, and especially on account of its
color, as it can be picked quite green, and will look well
and ripen up nicely, while all strictly red varieties have a
yellowish shade until quite ripe. It is a perfect beauty.

Ounce, 25c.; 44 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50.

Livingston’s Perfection—Very large and very early;
color blood red; perfectly smooth ; has few seeds, is a2 good.
shipper and excellent for canning.

Ounce, 25c.; 4 pound, 75e.; pound, $2.50,

Livingston’s Favorite—One of the largest, perfect shaped
Tomatoes in cultivation; smoother than the Paragon,
darker red than the Perfection, ripens evenly and as early
as any good variety; holding its size to the end of the
seasons very prolific; bears shipping long distances.

Ounce, 25c.; 34 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50.

The Volunteer—Large size, averaging six to ten
ounces ;round, very smooth and perfect in form; color,
bright red. No core, very early. Enormously produc-
tive, ripening well to the stem.

Ounce, 25c.; 4% pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50.

has no equal, while in luscious qual- —

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TOMA TOES—Continued.

The
: Stone.

Dwarf Champion—Thisis one of the most distinct

and valuable Tomatoes of recent introduction. The foli-
age has a peculiar corrugated appearance, and is ofa very
dark green color. It is very early and wonderfully prolific:
The fruit is of a glossy, dark purplish red, of medium size,
perfectly round and smooth, and contains so few seeds
that it is really more ‘‘meaty”’ than many Tomatoes twice
the size. Ounce, 25c.; 4 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50.
Atlantic Prize—One of the EARLIEST OF ALL; not
only ripens its FIRST FRUITS but a LARGE PROPORTION of
the crop earlier, being valuable to all with whom EARLI-
NESS is an object. Oz., 25c.; 4% pound, 45c. ; pound, $2,50-
Ignotum—This is one of the earliest and finest market
Tomatoes grown. Very large, smooth, extraordinarily solid,
very productive and ripens uniformly, the last pickings
being scarcely inferior to the best of the season. It is of
a very handsome, deep red color, ripens perfectly up to
| the stem, and remarkably free from cracking and rotting.
Ounce, 25c.; 4 pound, 75c. ; pound, $2.50.

MANSFIELD TREE TOMATO.

Mansfield Tree Tomato—
(Description as given by orig-
inator.) This variety has been
originated by careful selec-
tions and special methods tn-
tilit has attained the height
of ten feet for the tree and
\ a weight for a single Tomato
of 30 ounces and 6 inches in
diameter, with testimonials
of over 60 pounds of ripe fruit
to a single tree of a quality
that surpasses all others.

all the way through as a hard boiled egg, and but few
| seedinaTomato. The fruit isvery similar to Henderson’s

Ponderosa.
Packet, 20c,; ounce, 50c.

Price per Packet, 5 cts. each,
except where noted,

J? Ponderosa.

Ponderosa—In growing it we have found it of immense
size, solid, almost seedless, and of good sub-acid flavor.
The single fruits were large, but somewhat scattered on
the vine, and did not yiela near so much as the Beauty.
Quite a large percentage of the fruits were too rough to
please growers of the strictiy smooth kinds, especially for
large growers to use as a main Crop.

Pkt. 10c.; ounce, 50c.

Turners’ Hybrid or Mikado—This variety is a rank
grower, with thick stalks and enormously productive.
The fruit is extra large in slze, round, smooth, very thick
through and remarkably solid. The skin is thin but
tough. Color is a deep brilliant red, but its hybrid origin

-is shown in the fact that occasionally some fruits are of

alightercolor. Ounce, 25c. ; 34 pound, 75c. ; pound, $2.50..
The Trophy—Well-known; large, shining red; smooth;.
solid; very prolific and fine flavored.
Ounce, 25ce.; 4 pound, 75c. ; pound, $2.50.
Large Round Yellow (Golden Trophy)—Firm yellow
flesh, with a clear, semi-transparent, yellow skin.
Ounce, 25c.; 4% pound, %5c.; pound, $2.50.
Yellow Pear-shaped—A good pickling sort; fruit hand-
some and solid. Ounce, 25c. ; 14 pound, 90c. ; pound, $3.00..

Yellow Plum—Shape uniformly oval and perfectly
smooth; color lemon yellow; used for preserves.
Ounce, 25c.; 44 pound, 90c.; pound, $3.00.
Red Cherry—A small round, red Tomato of the shape
and size of a cherry; fine for pickling and preserves
Ounce, 25c.; 4% pound, 90c.; pound, $3.00.
Yellow Cherry—In form and shape same as above; célor
bright yellow. Ounce, 25c.; 34 pound, 90c. ; pound, $3.00.
Ground Cherry or Husk Tomato—This is much
liked by many for preserves and for eating from the
hand. The seed we offer is from the TRUE yellow Ground
Cherry; very prolific. Besides its use for preserves, it
makes fine pies, and is very fine dried in sugar.
Pkt., 5c.; ounce, 40c.

36 PLANT SEED CO.’S 50th ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE,

TURNIP. |

French, Navet.

German, Weisse Rueben.

Price per Packet, 5 cents each.

Culture—One ounce to 150 feet drill; one anda half pounds tosowone acre. For spring crop sow the Early Munich
or the Extra Early Milan or the Flat Dutch, as early as the seed can be got into the ground, in fourteen inch drills, and
thin to five orsixinches. For the fall and main crop, sow from the middle of July to the middle of September, in drills as
directed for the spring sowing. In the field, turnips are more generally sown broadcast, though much the largest crops are

obtained by drill culture,
Extra Early Pur-
ple Top Milan—This
strap - leaved variety
is fully a week earlier
than the Munich,
which has heretofore
been considered the
very earliest. Itis of
medium size and flat
shape; pure, white
flesh,of excellent
flavor; very small top
and a good keeper.
True.
Oz., 15c.; 3 lb., 40c.;
Ib., $1.25.
Early Purple Top
Munich—A German
variety, remarkably
handsome; very early
with a bright purplish
red top, and a fine
mouse-tail root; very
distinct and valuable.
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.
Early Flat Dutch, or White Top Strap-Leaved—
Standard variety, good marketable size, pure white, small
top, with but few strap-shaped leaves.
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 50c.
White Egg—A quick growing fall turnip; should be
sownin August; oval or egg-shaped; flesh very firm and
fine grained; flavor mild and sweet.
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 50c.
Long White or Cow Horn—Flesn white, fine grained
and sweet; used mostly for stock feeding.
Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 20c.; pound, 50c.

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Large White Globe.

Red Top White Globe.

Large White Globe—A very large, globe - shaped
variety ; ene of the best varieties for stock.
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 50c.
Large Yellow Glone — Large, handsome, globular
shape; very valuable for table use or stock.
Ounce,10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 50c,
Seventop, or Turnip Winter Greens—Sow in Septem-
ber, to standall winter, producing early in the spring an
abundance of fine greens; the roots are worthless.
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 50c.

Red, or Purple Top
Strap Leayed—T he
well - known popular
variety, either for
family or market use;
large size, white, pur-
ple above ground;
me flesh fine grained and
rich buttery flayored-
Oz.,10c.; 3 Ib., 20e. ;

lb., 50c.

Large Red Top
White Globe—One of
the best varieties
grown, of large size
and very rapid
growth ; globe-shaped
bulbs, with red or
purple top; fine qual-
ity; very handsome
andattractive for
market. Keeps well.
Oz.,10c.; 34 lb., 20c.;

lb., 50 .

RUTABAGAS.

German, Steckrueben.

French, Chou Rutabaga.

Price per Packet, 5 cents each.

The Rutabagsa is extensively grown for a farm crop

The roots are best preserved in a pit orcellar during the

winter. Sow from the 20th of June to the end of July,in

drills two feet apart, and thin out to eight inches.
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© expense of the purchaser, 10c.

& PER POUND may be deducted,

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and productive; flesh yellow, solid, sweet and fine flay-
ored; equally good for stock and table use.
Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 20c.; pound, 50c.
Skirving’s Yellow-Purple Top Rutabaga—Flesh yel-
low, of solid texture; a very popular variety.
Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 20ce.; pound, 50c.
Large White French Rutabaga—Flesh firm, white
and solid; has a very rich and sweet flavor.
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 50c.

PLANT SEED CO., 812 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 37

ONION SETS.

1 quart to 20—40 feet of drill; 8 to 12 bushels, depending on size, to set an acre in drills.
We have no other Onion Sets than those named below. On accountof the early publication of this Catalogue, we cannot
guarantee prices given, but to avoid unnecessary delay and writing, we will fill orders sent, and will give as many as the
money sent will pay for. If Onion Sets are wanted to be sent by mail, 15 cents per quart, or 10 cents per pound must be

added to prepay postage.

Express or Freight Charges always to be paid by the Purchaser.

Button Onions.

Bottom Onions, or Onion Sets—Are produced by sow-
_ ing the seed thickly in the spring, in beds or drills, and about
_ the end of July, or whenever the tops die down, the little
bulbs or sets are gathered and kept spread thinly ina dry,
airy loft, and reset in the spring to make large Onions.

Yellow Bottom Sets—Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel,
3.75.

White Bottom Sets—Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel,
3.75. \ i

Red Top, or Button Onions—Are the little round bulbs
growing on top of the stalk, and are planted early in the
spring in shallow twelve-inch drills, about four inches
| apart, slightly covered, and will produce large Onions

| maturing much earlier than from the seed. If the large

Onions are planted again in the spring, they will produce
a number of small bulbs, growing on the top of the stalk,
which serve as a substitute for seed in propagation.
Weight, twenty-eight pounds per bushel.

Pound, 20c.; peck, $1.25; bushel, 4.00,

Garlic (Knoblauch)—Plantin April or May, one inch deep:
in drills fourteen inches apart, and from Sve to six inches
apart in the rows. Keep the soil loose and free from
weeds, and when fully grown, which will be about the end
of July, the bulbs may be harvested like the Onion.

Pound, 20c.; 10 pounds, $1.75,

ASPARAGUS ROOTS.

Special Prices given on 4 to 10
_Bushel Lots or over.

Onion Sets from Seed.

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Potato Onions.

Potato Onions—Esteemed by many as the best for early
use; is large size, mild, sweet flavor, very early, and a
large producer; the small bulbs are planted in the spring
and increase in size, and the parent bulb planted in the
fall and spring produces a quantity of small bulbs in a
cluster, growing mostly on the top of the ground.

Quart, 20c; peck, $1.00; bushel, 4.00.

White Multiplier Onion Sets—These are of a pure sil-
very white color, enormously productive, frequently
producing as many as twenty bulbs in a single cluster
from a single bulb planted, of excellent quality and size
for bunching green, or can be ripened for use as pickling
onions,and for this latter purpose can be grown much
more economicallythanfromseed. Their keeping qual-
ities are remarkable, having kept perfectly sound for a
year, but their most important quality is extreme earli-
ness, being ready for market from two to three weeks
ahead of other Onion Sets.

Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.25; bushel, 4.50.
Wild Top, or. Winter Onions—This variety is adver-

‘tised by Eastern houses as ‘‘Perennial Tree, or Egyptian

Onion” at high prices. We found it to be our old and long-
known Winter Set, which are only good for early bunch
onions, making no bulbs; if once set they will come up
year after year without any winter protection. The sets
grow on top of the sialks. Inthe fall is the right time to
plant them. Price upon application in season.

Freight or Express charges always

to be paid by Purchaser.

Barr’s Mammoth—Strong two-year oldroots. Per 100, $1.25; per 1000, 10.00.
Palmetto—Strong two-year old roots. Per 100, $1.25; per 1,000,10.00.

Conover’s Colossal—Strong two-year old roots. Per 100, $1.00; per
1,000, 8.00.
Secure strong, healthy, two-year old plants and set out inspring, ina
rieh, sandy loam, dug eighteen inches deep, into which has been worked
plenty of well-rotted manure. If a stiff clay soil is all that can be had,
add plenty of sand and sifted coal-ashes to loosen it up, and also see that
itis well underdrained. Ia planting for private use, set out in beds five
feet wide, three rows in a bed, the outer being each one foot from the
edge, and allow twelve inches in the rows; set the plants at least six
inches below the surface. If set out in autumn, top-dress with six inches
of manure. For market on a large scale, set out5by 1% feet. Every fall

For description see page 4.

= a good dressing of coarse manure should be applied after the tops have
been cut, and in the spring forked in after which sow on a good dressing of salt, Never cut tooclose. The roots need the
benefit of some foliage during the year, else they will weaken and die.

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PLANT SEED CO.’S soth ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE.

MISCELLANEOUS ROOTS.

Express or Freight Charges always to be paid by the Purchaser,

ARTICHOKE ROOTS.

Grown exclusively for its tubers, which somewhat re-
semble potatoes, and are cultivated in a similar manner,
only that the rows should be at least four feet apart when
grown in strong soils. It is enormously productive, pro-
ducing over 800 bushels per acre. It is used mostly in
feeding sheep and hogs. Eight to ten bushels are planted
to the acre.

Per peck, 50c.; bushel (50 lbs.) $1.50.

RHUBARB ROOTS.

Rhubarb Roots may be planted early in Spring or Fall,
setting the roots three feet apart each way. It requires
but little labor; once planted it will remain in bearing
condition for three or four years, only requiring a top
dressing of manure dug in Spring or Fall. Choice Selected
Plants, with three to four eyes, per dozen, $1.50.

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HORSE RADISH SETS.

The best horse radish is produced from small pieces
of root; these are to be set small end down, so that the
top will be two inches below the surface. The soil
should be very rich and well cultivated.

Strong Roots—Price per dozen, 20c.; per 100, $1.00;
per 1000, $7.00. If wanted to be sent by mail, add at the
rate of 30 cents per 100 to prepay postage.

PEANUTS.

Peanuts yield largely and are a paying crop. Planted in
April, they ripen in August, and planted as late as July
first, they will mature full crops before frost.

Per pound, 15c.; 10 pounds, $1.25.
If by mail add 10 cts. per pound to prepay postage.

Vogcetable Seeds that may be sown in each month from January to Ortoher

JANUARY-—Sow in Hot-bed.—Early Beet, Early Cab-
bage, Forcing Carrot, Caulifiower, Early Lettuce, Italian
Onions, Radish.

FEBRUARY—Sow in Hot-bed —Early Beet, Broccoli,
Early Cabbage, Forcing Carrot, Celery, Cucumber, Egg
Plant, Early Lettuce, Parsley, Pepper, Italian Onions, Rad-
ish, Tomato.

MARCH—Sow in Hot-bed.—Early Beet, Early Cabbage,
Forcing Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Egg Plant,
Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Melon, Parsley. Peas, Pepper, Italian
Onions, Radish, Tomato, Herbs.

Sow in Open Ground.—Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Cauli-
fiower, Celery, Carrot, Cress, Leek, Lettuce, Onion, Parsnip,
Peas, Potatoes, Radish, Spinach, Early Turnip.

APRIL—Sow in Hot-bed.—Cucumber, Egg Plant, Mel-
on, Pepper, Tomato.

Sow in Open Ground.—Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Cab-
bage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Sweet Corn, Cucumber,
Cress, Endive,Kale, Koh!rabi, Leek, Lettuce, Melons, Onion,
Parsley, Parsnip, Peas, Potatoes, Radish, Rhubarb, Salsify,
Spinach, Tomato, Early Turnip, Sage, Herbs.

MAY—Sow in Open Ground.—Artichoke, Asparagus,
English Beans, Pole Beans, Bush Beans, Beets, Brussels,

Sprouts, Cabbage,Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Sweet Corn,

Cress, Cucumber, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce

Ponubin hed ane vat Peas, Potatoes,
’ ubar alsi i

Tomato, Turnip, Herbs. : atieaumed dst oe =

JUNE—Sow in Open Ground.—Bush Beans, Lima
Beans, Pole Beans, Reet, Carrot, Cabbage, Sweet Corn,

Cress, Cucumber, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Melon. ©

Okra, Peas, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Radish, Salsify, Spinach,
Squash, Turnip, Rutabaga.

JULY—Sow in Open Ground.—Bush Beans, Beet, Car-
rot, Sweet Corn, Corn Salad, Cress, Cucumber, Endive,
Gherkin, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Okra, Early Peas, Pump-
kin, Radish, Spinach, Squash, Turnip, Rutabaga.

AUGUST—Sow in Open Ground.—Bush Beans, Corn
Salad, Cucumber, Endive. Lettuce, Early Peas, Radish.
Spinach, Turnip.

SEPTEIMBER—Sow in Open Ground.—Cabb
Cold Frames, Caulifilower for Cold Frames, Corn Salad,
Cress, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard, Winter Radish, Spinach,
Turnip, Z

OCTOBER—Sow in Open Ground.—Corn Salad, Cress,
Kale, Lettuce, Mustard, Spinach.

How to Make a Hot Bed and a Gold Frame.

The time must vary according to the latitude. Provide
@ quantity of fresh horse manure from the stables, mix
them thoroughly, tramping down the mass in successive
layers,and form into a large pile, so that fermentatien
will proceed even in severe cold weather. In two or three
days fermentation will be apparent by the escape of steam
from the heap. Now turn again, and allow the heap to
remain two erthree days longer, or until the second fer-
mentation commences. Make an excavation two feet
deep, and of a size suited tothe number of plants required.
It should be made in some dry, sheltered spot, facing the
south or east if possible. Hotbed sashes are usually 6x3
feet, and two or three sash will generally give early plants
enough for a large family. The frame for sashes should
be eighteen inches high at the back and twelve inches in
front, which will give the proper slope to catch the sun-
light. Cross-pieces should be placed for the sashes to
slide on, to facilitate opening and shutting the frames.
When everything is ready, the manure is placed in the
bed and trodden down firmly in layers to the required
depth, two feet. Then put on the sashes, and keep the
bed closed until the heatrises. At first it will probably be

100° or more, which is too hot to sow the seed in; butin
two or three days it will subside to 90° ora little less, when
the scil may be put on to the depth of six to eight inches.
The heat may be readily ascertained by plunging a ther-
mometer inthe manure. The soil should be mixed with
about a third of fine, old manure, and in this the seeds may
be sown thinly in drills two or three inches apart, and
afterwards (as soon as out of the seed-leaf) either thinned
out or else transplanted to another frame. Air must be

given every mild day by raising the sashes at the back. |

Water with tepid water whenever necessary, and during
cold nights and snow storms keep covered with straw
mats or board shutters.
to hot-beds made on the surface of the ground, excep;
that the manure should be at least a foot wider on all sides
than the frame.

A Cold Frame is formed by placing the ordinary hot bed
frame upon a bed of light, rich soil, in some place in the
garden where it will be protected from cold winds. They
should both be shaded from the san by mats during the
middle of the day.

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The same directions may apply |

ARE FRESH

AND OF THE BEST POSSIBLE QUALITY.

Flower Seeds are Mailed, Postage Paid,
on Receipt of Price.

For the convenience of our customers and facilitating the filling of
orders, we use a system of numbering. Im ordering Flower Seeds, put
down the Numbers; it will save you and us both time and writing.
NOTICE.—We have made the selections of Choice Flower Seeds a
us, th specialty for years, and all the Flower Seeds we offer are imported by us
yy direct from the best and most careful Florists and Flower Seed Growers in
Europe, the quality is the best that can be had and we have made prices
very low. If you wish a nice Flower Garden, plant P. S. Co.’s Choice
Flower Seeds. Full directions for cultivation is printed on each paper.

3a We put up our Flower Seeds in papers in advance, and as a rule

PU ZL,
z gy i we do not sell half papers.

Solendid Collections of Choice Flower Seeds.

In making up the following Choice Collections (all our own selections) we discounted liberally from Retail List prices,
and therefore it will be understood that the prices of the collections are net: —

A COLLECTION OF ANNUALS, containing twelve different varieties (our selection). One packet each.............. n---90 40
se ae «6 ANNUALS AND BIENNIALS, containing twenty-five different varieties. One packet each..... 75
6s es «s CLIMBING PLANTS, containing eight different varieties (our selection). One packet each..... 30
“ “ “ EVERLASTING FLOWERS, containing six different varieties. One packet each..................... 25
“6 «o «& ORNAMENTAL GRASSES, containing six different varieties (ourselection). Onepacketeach, 25
“ « “ PERENNIALS, containing eight different varieties (our selection). One packet each............... 50
| “ 6e 6 SEEDS FOR GREENHOUSE PLANTS, containing eight varieties. One packet each.............. 1 25
_AN ASSORTMENT OF ASTERS—Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered, in eight distinct colors. One packet each...... 60
| “e « se ASTERS—Truffaut’s Pzony-flowered, in eight distinct colors. One packet each ................. 6)
sé ‘6 66 ASTERS—Containing eight classes, each class the different colors mixed. One packeteach, 15
66 66 66 BALSAMS—Double French Rose-Flowered, in eight distinct colors. One packet each...... 50
66 ‘6 ‘6 PANSIES—Heartsease, German Extra, in eight distinct colors. One packet each........... eons 50
‘6 ‘s ‘6 PANSIES—Containing eight different varieties. One packet eacb................2...-2-0sse-----eeeceeceeeee 60
sé sé 66 PHLOX DRUMMONDIIL—Large-flowering, in eight distinct colors. One packet each......... 50
66 66 66 GERMAN TEN WEEK STOCKS—Double Large-flowering, in eight distinct colors.
WHEIPACKS Te ACI oF oer eee Os ee soe ee Bh ae Te ee ey MND OS AB IAPR So, OE EA TAN TS 50
‘é 66 ‘6 SWEET PEAS—Containing ten of the mest beautiful varieties and colors. One packeteach, 35

‘Liberal Discounts on Flower Seeds in Packets.

To induce our patrons to form Clubs to purchase SEEDS in quantity, we will offer the following
| LIBERAL DiSCOUNTS on Flower Seeds in Packets:

Purchaser remitting $1.00 may select Flower Seeds in Papers amounting to $1.25
(1 (5 66

ne a 4 é 2.00 ss ee 2.50
73 ‘<c 3.00 “ 6s “6 “ “cc 3.75
66 6c 4.00 $6 66 Ts bc Ts 5.00
3 rT 5.00 “6 rT rT 7 “< 6.25

q The discount allowed is for Flower Seeds in Packets only, and not for Collections of Flower Seeds or
| Flower Seeds by weight.

40 PLANT SEED CO.’S 50th ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE.

ANNUALS. Plants known as annuals are raised from the seeds, perfect their flowers, mature their
seed the same season, and then perish; they are divided as follows: Hardy, half-hardy and tender. Hardy
annuals are such as will bear a hard frost; half-hardy annuals will bear but little; tender annuals will not
bear the frost at all.

BIENNIALS. Are those plants that flower the second, and sometimes the third year from the time ©

the seeds are sown, and then perish. .
A CoNection of Annuals, in twelve different varieties (our OWA” Selection) 2.2... occ ececeececeecesve eceeeesececenseeecereeserscosesee $O.40
A Collection of Annuals and Biennials, in twenty-five different varieties (our own selection).................-2---00--essseere "5

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Amaranthus No. 107. Snapdragon No. 110.
Price per Pkt.
Price per Pkt. | AMA ae $
ABRONIA—<A charming plant, with verbena-like epee STante Fai ariine cae eh
heads, of sweetscented flowers; half-hardy annuals. 105—Caudatus—(Love Lies Bleeding) .......- e-em 5
101—Umbellata. Rosy Lilac..........-.ccs0-...-l00 s2c0--:----- 5 Per 0z., 20c.
ADONIS FLOWER (ZHerbstroeschen) Showy foliage. 106—Cruentus—(Princess Feather) .......cc....-c000ccese. «+ 5
102—Autumnalis. Crimson flower ...............-...-200--+ . 58 | 10%—Tricolor—fJosenh’s Coat)........----..--..-------- whee. 5
108—Choice Varieties. Fine mixed ......................... a |

ANAGALLIS—(Sauchkeil.) Ornamental for bedding;
blooming all the season. ’
109—Indica. Fine Mixed...............2 asiuasnspicensenesceeetames 1¢e

ANTIRRHINUM-—Snapdragon (Loewenmaul). Wery
showy and well-known. Beautiful spikes of gay
colored flowers produced the first summer until
after frost, also fiowering well the second season...
110—Majus ( Tall Snapdragon). Fine mixed; 234 feet, & ©
Per oz., 35c. g

111—Tom Thumb (Dwarf Snapdragon). Finest
mixed; 8 inches high....... Be ee REL ns Ee tee te 1¢
CACALIA—Tassel Flower. (Pestwurz). Flowers in

great profusion; exceedingly pretty.
126—Sonchifolia. Scarlet and yellow, fine mixed...
CALANDRINA—Handsome, creeping plants; very
suitable for baskets or rock work.

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Ageratum No. 103. Sweet um No. 104.
AGEEKATUM—Maudlin (Leberbalsam). Hardy an-
nual; curious heads of flowers.
103—Mexicanum. Blue and white mixed.................. 5

ALYSSUM—Rock Madwort ( Steinkraut). Very pretty

little plants for edging, also used for bouquets.

104—Sweet. Flowers white and fragruat...............00-- 5
Per 02z., 20c.

BARTONIA—(Zartonie). A beautiful hardy annual.

124—Aurea. Goldenyellow.......0- 0 5 SSS z SS
BRACHYCOME—Swan River Daisy. (Kurzschopf). CALENDULA-—Cape Marygold. (Ringelblume).
Fine for edging. : } Showy, free flowering plant, very pretty.
125—Iberidifolia. Blue and white WMIOO 5 128—Ranunculoides fi. pl. Double mixed.............-
BROWALLIA—Very handsome plants, covered with CALLIOPSIS— Coreopsis. (Wanzenblume). Usetul
rich, beautiful flowers; half-hardy. for beds, hardy annual. \ im
1257 —Biatas Mixed °..o 8 Oey eee 5 130—Choice Varieties. Fine mixed..........--.--...--..--

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CHOICE GERMAN DOUBLE ASTERS.

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ASTER—Chinensis fl. pl. (Astern.) This splendid
class of plants is not only one of the most popular,
but also one of the most effective of our garden
favorites, producing in profusion flowers, in which
richness and variety of color are combined with the
mest perfect and beautiful form. For flower beds
and mixed borders it stands unrivaled.

Crop 1894—Very short.
113—Aster, Globe-flowered. Flowers large, freely
produced and of brilliant colors; height eighteen

inches. Mixed, UO OUO TIS oe ee Mae oes | Sy Be
Per 0z. 60c,

114—Dwarf, Pyramidal Bouquet, dwarf, forming
a complete pyramidal shaped bouquet, carrying
from fifteen to twenty flowers, and completely hid-
ing the foilage, height one foot. A fine range of

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115—Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered. Plants

only fifteen inches high, producing large, double
flowers resembling chrysanthemums, and valuable
on account of profuse late flowering. All colors

BROOD ae WHS GOATS «find wh gE oy gt od Be Oe kD Be es aia
: Per 0z., $2.00.

115%—Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered. A col-
lection in eight distinct colors; one packet each.....

Crown-flowered or Coccardean,
No. 117.

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116—Truffaut’s Pxony-flowered Double Perfec-

tion. This magnificent race must be seen in order
to get any adequate idea of the possiblitiesin Aster
culture. The plants form large, compact bushes
about two feet high, which, in the full flowering
season, are literally covered with large, extremely
double, perfectly shaped flowers.

While each class of Aster has a beauty and indi-
viduality of its own and itis better to sow seed of
many of them, yet if we were confined to a narrow
range of choice and could sow of but one class, we
would choose this one. Finest mixture........... ..------ 1}

Per 0z., $2.00.

1164.—Truffaut’s Pzony-flowered Double Perfec-

tion. A collection In eight. distinct colors; one
packet exch 4-7: pee

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117—Crown-flowered or Cocardeau. The flowers

have white centers,surrounded by scarlet, carmine,
blue and many other colors. All colors mixed ...... 18

118—Double Rose-flowered. A magnificent.race

of Asters. Flowers very large, quite double, beauti-
fully refiexed ; the plants bear 1u to'20 flowers, with
the appearance of an elegant pyramid; 134 feet.
All colors mined Hb aaa ye RIE 5 10

119—An assortment of Asters, containing eight

different classes each class the various colors,
mixed. One packet each............... i OO Nl ee (bi)

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SUPERB DOUBLE BALSAMS.

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CALLIRHOE—Nuttalia. (Schoenqueliblume.) A free
fiowering annual of trailing habit.
132—Pedata. Color, velvet purple, white eye; 2feet,

Campanula, No. 135.
CAMPANULA— (Glockenblume).

Very valuable on
account of their fine habit and briliancy of their
flowers.

134—Speculum, Venus’ Looking Glass. Mixed...

135—Speculum, fi. pl. Double Venus’ Looking-
glass; DIUe.......--....-----00-----------eeereneerercneetenstnene ees

CANDYTUFT-—Iberis. (Schleifenblume.) Well-known.

_White Rocket. (Tberis amara)..----------
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—Di lors. Fine mixed.........-..-- ecewenons
137—Different Co sas ipeaa HO
CENTAUREA—Centaury. (Flockenblume). Showy,
tree flowering plant. ;
4142—Cyanus—Corn Flower. All colors, fine mixed
143—Moschata, Sweet Sultan. All colors, mixed...
IRANTHUS—Virginia Stock (Meerlevioye.) A
wipe ice hardy annual; sweet scented ; 6inches high.
144—Maritimus. Ked and white, fine mixed
-YSANTHEMUM (Goldblume). One of the most
aes Rie and effective of summer flowering plants.
145—Double Annual Varieties. All colors mixed,
CLARBKIA (Clarkie). An old favorite, very pretty
and free flowering; hardy annual.
146—Finest Varieties, All Colors MikCG,.....sssscsveerernse

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LADYSLIPPER—The well-known Balsams, or Lady’s

Slippers, are one of the finest summer blooming
annuals, free bloomers and highly colored. By
transplanting them once or twice, the flowers are
apt to be more double.

Touch-me-not—Balsams have been so greatly im-
proved by cultivation that with proper treatment
and good seed a single flower is the exception now
rather than the rule. Half hardyanuual; one to
two feet bigh.

120—Double. Fine mixed .....-... 20.22... ccc ce eeeee ee eee eee eee
Per oz., 50c,

121—Double French Rose-flowered. This is the
most magnificent strain of perfectly Double Bal-
sams everintroduced. The flowers are wonder-
fully large size and perfect shape, of exquisite
shades of pure white, white shaded with pale

. lemon, cream white, salmon, rose, rich crimson,
deep pink, violet, bright purple, and a great va-
riety of superbly mottled varieties

Per oz , $1.00.

122—Double French Rose-flowered. A collection’

in eight distinct colors; one packet each ........ .....

123—Double White Perfection. Flowers snow

white, of immense size and solidity, thoroughly

double; very much grown by florists. Very choice,
Per oz., $1.50.

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CELOSIA—Coxesmb. (Hahnenkamm). Highly orna-
mental for decoration of the greenuouse and garden.

Coxcomb. No. 141.

138—CELOSIA—Cristata Nana, Dwarf Coxcomb.
Finest colors mixed’s Pioots eos no teen cee een

Coxcomb, No. 140.

139—Coxcomb, Glasgow Prize, Tom Thumb.
Very fine dwarf sort, with dark leaves and crim-
son Cembs, distinct and constant................------------«
140—Japonica. (Japanese Coxcomb). A branching
variety, branches are scarlet or crimson, and the
combs are delicately cut, often in pyramidal masses

141—Pyramidalis, Feathered ; beautiful colors ; fine
Mixed ; 3 fEet......... -.-...--0ceescnnccceneree ncnne eoneneennraces senene

Corn Flower No, 142.

No, 145.

Summef Chrysanthemum,

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COLLINSIA (Collinse). | Very free bloomers; very CHINESE PINKS—DIANTHUS.

showy; hardy annual. _
147—Finest Mixed Varieties....... aeges aeicscinonatey 5 O

COLLOMIA—(Collomie). A free-flowering annual.
-148—Coccinea. Scarlet, fowersinclustezs. Lfoot. 5

The Pink family is so well-known that hardly a garden
is without them; their beautiful color; their frag-
rance and neatness, can hardly be surpassed; they
are easily raised from seed, and delightin a mellow,
sandy soil; all varieties are desirable, either for
beds or massing.

155—Dianthus, Chinensis fil. pl. Double Chinese
Bink: extradtine snixeds: ii eaks ONS dele i 5
Per 0z., 35c,

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Morning Glory (Niedrige Winde). A beautiful
class of hardy annuals, affording a large, showy
mass of flowers, from July to October.
149—Al1 Colors. Mixed; 1 foot. ............. cet ecece nee noes 5
Per oz., 10c.

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Chinese Pink No, 155. + Fringed Pink No, 157.
i156—Heddvwegii, fil. pl. Finest double Heddwegii
a SoU GAP) 275 b.Ce4 5 ec A oe pei sam 10
aoe Per oz., 7&c.
i6%—Laciniatus. Flowersvery large, deeply fringea;
all.colerss mixed= 7.9...) Mees 10

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Clarkia No. 146. Cosmos No. 150,

COSMOS—Cosmea Bippinnata. Plants 3to5ft. high;
literally covered in the autumn with large single
flowers, resembling single Dahlias. Colors range
through shades of rose, purple, white, etc.

150—AI1 Colors. Fine mixed............... 2.222. .20202.2ee 220s 5
150%—Pearl, beautiful snow white .............2..2.......... 10
CREPIS—Hawkweed (Habichtskraut). Very showy.

151—Red and White. Fine mixed...................... se PH)

CUPHEA (Cuphee). Ashrubby plant of great beauty,
remarkable for the curious blossoms. Annual.
152—Purpurea. All colors, mixed; 2 feet ............... 5

Double Diadem Pink No. 159.
159—Diadematus, fi. pl. Diadem Pink, Of dwarf,
compact habit, flowers very large, double; of va-
rious tints of rose, maroon and purple, etc ............. 10
EGG PLANT, not edible (Zierfrucht). Ornamental,
fruit-bearing plants, growing freely in rich, light,
Warm soil.
161—White-fruited. Egg-shaped ............ washbsenniettasdee 5
162—Scarlet-fruited. Handsome, dark greenfoliage.. 5
ERYSIMUM—Hedge Mustard (Hederich). Hardy
annual, sweet scented, good for bouquets, etc.
163—Arkansum. Light yellow...........c::...ss-sesseeseee= 5
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (Eschscholézie). Annual plants
with showy flowers. Hardy annual.
is4—Californica, Bright yellow aud white, mixed. 5
Per oz., 15c.

CYNOGLOSSUM—Venus Navelworth (Garten Ver-
gissmeinnicht). A hardy annual; good for edging.
153—Light Blue and White, mixed. 9 inches........ 5
DATURA—Trumpet Flower (Stechapfel). These

plants are strong growing, producing large trum-
pet-shaped flowers. Tender biennials.

154—Huberiana. Double; mixed. 4 feet ............... 5

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PLANT SEED CO.’S soth ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE.

EUPHORBIA—A hardy annual, withwhite and green
leaves, giving it a variegated appearance.
165—Variegata. Showy............ scitienpeeiateshipapenstancden tl ey |

Per oz,, 20c.

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Euphorbia No. 165.

GAILARDIA—Blanket Flower (Gailardie). A str_x-
ing looking class of plants, presenting quite a
diversity of color. Fine for bedding.

166—Pieta.. Fine mixed colors... 5

GAURA (Prachikerze’. Curious, with spikes of white
and red tinted flowers.

167—Lindheimerii.

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Godetia No.
GILIA (Gilic). Very pretty dwarf plants; free flow-
ering. Admirably adapted for massing.
168—Tricolor. White, purple androse, mixed;1lfoot 5
Per oz,, 15¢e
GODETIA (Godetie). Free-flowering annuals; fine
for bedding; beautiful colors.
169—Finest Varieties. Mixed z 5

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Satin Flower No. 175.
JACOB 4 A—Hardy, free flowering border plants, of
easy cultivation, with beautiful colored flowers.

179—Senecio Elegans, Donble,finestcolors,mixed; 5

Very pretty.2<730-5 We 5

LINUM—Flax (Flachs).

SYPSOPHYLLA (Gypskraut). Pretty, free-flower-
ing; fine for bouquets.
170—Elegans. Small, starry-purple and white flow- Ee:
OL snaeensias~veeeds ceed ateaniharlinons, egeeththit ele iiell Siete tas 5
HELIANTHUS —Sunflower (Sonnenblume).
known; tall growing plants.
171—Nanus, fil. pl. Folies Variegatis. Fine double,

with green and yellow variegated follage._.............. 5S
172—Macrophylus Giganteus. About 10 feet high,
with butone large Tlowet.....<\.:.ic..4-323.- ee 5S

HIBISCUS (Fibisch). Hardy annuals, withlarge showy
flowers, highly ornamental.
173—Africanus. ,White, dark brown center............... >
HONESTY-Satin Flower (Atlasblume). Anold, but
interesting flower. Biennial.
175—Lunaria biennis. Purple, very showy.............- 5
[IPOMOPSIS—Very showy and beautiful plants, with
long spikes of dazzling flowers.
177—Elegans. Different colors mixed; 3 feet............ 10

3

ICE PLANT (Fispflianze). A singular trailing plant,
with thick, fleshy leaves, that have the appearance -
of being covered with crystals of ice.

178—Mesembrianthemum Crystallinum.____.... Be 5

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Gaura No. 167. Larkspur No. 182.
LARKSPUR—Delphinium (Rittersporn). Very orna-
mental, generally Known.
181—Double Dwarf Rocket. Finest mixed,1%ft., 3
182—Double Branching Stockflowered. All colorg, ;
fine mixed: 3icete:-. 22. = = es See

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One of the most beautiful
annuals for bedding or small groups. ;
187—Grandifiorum Rubrum, Crimson Flax. Bril-
liant crimson flowers; very showy...........-.---+- Sele

Per oz,, 20c.

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ZLEPTOSIPHON (Duennroehre). Very useful for edg-
ing, baskets or pot culture.
185—Different Varieties, Fine mixed.....................

2
LINARIA—Toadflax (Frauenflachs.) Flowers resem-
bling the Snap Dragon, very useful for edging.
186—Bipartita. Fine Mixed....................---2-----2-------- 5
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LOBELIA (Lobelie). All the Lobelias are suitable for
beds, edgings or ribbon borders, blooming profusely
from June to September ; theslender variety is use-
ful also for hanging baskets, vases, etc.
188—Speciosa (Crystal Palace). Beautiful large blue
lowers, COMpact habit.............22--.--n--ssececeeeseocceacon cone 10°
189—E:inus. Slender, blue and white mixed........... 5
LUPINUS—Lupinus, (tupine). Vigorous growing
plants; very ornamental and beautiful border flow-
ers; Colors rich and varied.
190—Finést Varieties. Mixed ... ~-erecccscnss-cseeecsenneenee 5

Per oz., 15c.

WALOPE (Malone). Very showy and beautiful, with
mallow-like flowers.

191—Grandifiora. Large flowering, crimson-purple,
and White, mixed......-..........0--c2--2c0eeseceesceeeee = cree ents eet
MARTYNIA (Gemsenhorn). Very handsome, free-

: flowering plants, curious and showy.

192—Different Colors. Fin2 Mixed
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Marigold No. 193.

Four O’Clock No. 193.

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MARIGOLD—Tagetes(Studentenblume, Sammetblume).
Well known, free-flowering plants, with handsome
double flowers, of rich and beautiful colors.

193—African. Extra fine double mixed; 3 feet..........
194—Dwarf French.Extra fine double mixed; 1 foot
Per oz., 35c.
MARVEL OF PERWU—Four o’clock ( Wunderblume).
Well-known, free flowering plants. Biennial.
195—Four O’clock. Finest colors, mixed
Per oz., 15c.

MATRICARIA—Feverfew (Mutterkraut). A hardy
dwarf annuai, well adapted for bedding or edging.
196—Eximia fl. pl. Fine, double, white; 114 feet.....

MIGNONETTE.

MIGNONETTE (fResede.) A well-known favorite that
continues to bloom and send forth its sweetness all
the season, perfuming the whole region about the
premises.

197—Large-flowering Sweet. 1 foot...... Jee suabens

‘198—Large flowering Pyramidal, A pyramidal

VELICtyA Very DeEAUbI Pyles mr... MR eo di. el
Per oz., 15c.

—* —

199—Golden Queen. A very good and distinct Mig-
nonette. It is stout growing, but forms compact
tufts, and the whole plant has a golden glow,

owing t2 the presence of yellow instead of red
anthers

Per 0z., 25c.

200—MACHET. A dwarf French variety, with broad
pues of very fragrant red flowers; one of the best
OEM OUS costes seit eoeesaet earacteae thc cb sn pinsusecus oasocccrsansccctancteoee

MI MU LU S—Monkey-flower (Maskenblume.) Ex-
' tremely handsome flower of brilliant colors; fine
for flowering in pots or baskets. Tender biennial.

201—Large-flowering, Choice Mixed: Finest sorts
202—Moschatus, Musk Plant. Weli-known...........

DWARE NASTURTIUM.

The dwarf nasturtinums are
among the most useful and
beautiful annuals for bed-
ding, massing, etc., owing to
their compact growth, rich-
ness of color and profusion
of bloom. They flower most
profusely when planted in a
poorsoil, andremainin bloom
fora long time; stand heat
and drouth without the slight-
esteffect. Theseed, if picked
young, is an excellent sub-
stitute forcapers. Halfhardy
annual.

203— Nasturtium Tom Thumb, Choicest Colors,
VETS le TOO tere ee. eee a eh ea erena sae cesreaUtancced
Per oz., 15c.,

Mignonette No. 200

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46 - PLANT SEED CO.’S soth ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE.

Single—PETUNIAS—Double.

Petunias are unsurpassed for massingin beds. Their richness of color, duration of bloom, and easy culture, will al-
waysrender them popular. They do wellsown in open border in spring, or earlier in cold frame or hot bed, and transplanted
eighteen inches apart. Tender perennial, but bloom profusely the first season. One and one-half feet high.

Pkt. ee es
214— Petunia Hybrida. Good Domb le tanec. «Sorerias.
mixed; many COlOFrS ....-.e.e0.---+- 5 Thisis without adoubt the finest

strain of Double Petunia ever
offered. We received flatter-
ing testimonials from growers
of this superb Petunia, speak-
ing in the highest terms of the
immense size of flowers and
exquisite colors, shades and
markings. They will produce
from 40 to 50 per cent. of splen-
did, large double flowers, and
even those that come single are
of immense size and beautiful

Per oz., 75c.

215— Finest Mixed. A very
choice strain; partly made up
from named large-flowering
sorts which will give an abun-
dance of the choicest flowers
in greatest variety of colors...... 10

215%; — Fringed Sorts (Fim-
briata). A superb strain of
elegant, finely fringed flowers
measuring over 4- inohes in
diameter, remarkable for their
brilliancy and variety of color.

ki 5
Our strain isthebest. Asplen- esr ae = 2
; Bal *% 216—Choice Double Mixed in-
did mixture, single.:.200..2252:.2 20 w= : A ;
ALEGAz Zp = SS cluding double fringed sorts..... 25
Petunia Large Flowering Single Fringed No. 215%.
NEMOPHYLLA (Hainblume). Free - flowering an- NOLANA—(Zymbelblume). Fine for rock-work,
nuals; dwarf, comprising varied and beautiful baskets, edging, etc. Hardy annual. _
colors; fine for bedding or edging. 207—Atriplicifolia. All colors; fine mixed............ 5
204—Finest Colors Mixed. One-half foot................. bs]

Per oz., 10c.

ei é ig Perilla No. 213.
Monkey Flower No. 201. o. 206. (NOTHERA—Evening Primrose (Wace Kerze). A
NIGELLA (Schwarzkuemmel). Very interesting free- free-fiowering class of plants for eds or borders.
flowering plants, with curious-looking flowers and Hardy biennial.
seed pods. Hardy annual. 208—Finest Varieties, Mixed, 2 feet............--..-..-0----0 S
205—Hispanica, Love-in-a-mist. Mixed ............... 5 PERILLA — (Perille). Ornamental-leayed plants,
206—Damascena, Devil-in-a-Bush. Mixed............ 3 with black, purple-colored foliage.

Per oz,, 15c. 213—Nankinensis, 2 feet high .....................------------ 5

209—PANSY. Very fine mixture, composed of all

__ the flowers being much larger

PLANT SEED CO., 812 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO.

47

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P. S. Go.’s Celebrated Pansy Seed.

Pansies are the most popular of all flowers grown from -
seed. Itis needless to say anything in praise of such a uni-
versal favorite. It is everywhere popular, both for the bril-
liant beauty of its flowers and the long continuation of bloom.
Pansy seed is a specialty, and we have devoted a great deal
of time and attention toward getting seed of the largest and
most perfect blossoms, the truest types in colors, and also the
wonderfully marked varieties, and we can honestly claim that
our stock is unsurpassed by any.

HOW TO SOW PANSY SEED.

The best method for sowing Pansy seed is to select a good
piece of rich ground, dig and rake thoroughly, scatter the
seed evenly onthe surface and cover thinly by sieving over it
some rich, light soil, pat gently with a board or spade, water
thoroughly and shade during the middle of the day.

Per pkt.

the separate varieties, remarkably showy and rich
1 ETS) GS ae See eee Pipa ER ce 8 iia ee 5

Per pkt.

#11}z—Benary’s Non Plus Ultra,the richest mixture
ever sent out, and containing the finest blotched
varieties in and by far the greater proportion ; very

Per ounce, 60c. Shective... Wi” Mii oe eat hy ils Ae a PS 20
210—Larzge-flowering, finest quality mixed. Extra 3 3 Pkts., 50c. :

fine and very aHOWw? strains pints compact, pro- #12—Odier or Blotched ( large stained), extra choice.
ducing large flowers in great variety of colors........ 10 Superb and particularly recommendable strain of
Per ounce, $1.25. eeeand five pistehed Show Pansies, unsurpassed
i ; * oti = or shape, markings and richness of color of the

ane collection ‘e 8 beagarul varieties of choice a flowers, as well as for habit of ROW ok Lala 20

GIES, kL POCKEL GACH. 2 oon se scgeiecececncneecennce 3 Pkts., 506,

Imperial German and Giant Trimardeau.

and flower very profusely. They

spotted; edged or bordered

Noother strains can surpass the
Imperial German and Giant
Trimardeau in their endless
variety of charming shades. of.
color, united with large size and
The

plants are compact in growth,

perfect form of flowers.

continue to bloom most freely
throughout the entire summer,

and finer than in the old strains.
They embrace all the solid or
self-colors; delicately - shaded
flowers; five-spotted on back-
grounds of every color; large-

flowers of various colors, each

with a distinct rim of white, yel-
dark and light
marbled varieties; flowers with

low, or blue;

clear, distinct eyes; striped flow-
ers of striking beauty, and vivid- :
ly colored fancy varieties,
blotched, veined, mottled, and
margined in combinations that
would be thought impossible

until seen.
Per pkt..

212%—Imperial German
and Giant Trimardeau
Splendid Mixed, This
mixture embraces seeds of
over fifty colors and mark-

3 Pkts., 50c.

48 PLANT SEED CO.’S ‘soth ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE.

PHLOX DRUMMONDI. _ Phloxes ‘‘Starred and Fringed.”
|

A very pretty hardy annual, invaluable for bedding,

These “Starred and Fringed Phloxes” are really entitled

from the purest snow white to the deepest blood red, and
the unusual length of its blooming season. There is no
annual which can compare for beauty, duration of bloom,
brilliancy of colors,and usefulnessto the Phlox. Wehave
ab excellent strain.

masses and cut flowers, from its bright colors, which vary to rank asa newrace, and the most striking novelties in
= >
Phloxes ever introduced.

Phlox No. 218B. Phlox No. 218C. Per Pkt.
218B—PHLOX D. CUSPIDATA-—Star shaped, flow-
ered, Extraordinary, of high merit. The center of
each petal runs out into a point one-quarter to one-

HAAS

Phlox Ne. 217. Phlox No. 218. third of an inch beyond the edge, which gives the

Per Pkt. flowers a regular star-like form. The plant grows

219 = Seine d eanest mixed 2" 24.2 aig 6 5 about 1% feet in height, and is of compact habit.
Per oz., 50c. All. colors fine mimedw/+..5...25. eae ee ee 10

218S—Drummondii, large flowering. An improved 218C—PHLOX D. FIMBRIATA—In the Fringed

strain with yery large perfectly round fiowers, the Flowers the petals are partly fimbriate and partly

petals overlapping each other. Extra mixed............ 10 three-toothed, all distinctly bordered with white,

Per oz., 75c. together with the bright eye of the center, contrasts

218A—Drummondii, large flowering. A collection with the magnificent velvety colors, in more than
in eight distinct colors, one packet each.................-... 50 twenty distinct shades. Fine mixed.......................... 1¢

POPPY—PAPAVER.

219B—The New Tulip Poppy. The plant
rises to a height of from 12 to 14 inches
and produces, well above the bluish green
foliage, 50 to 60 large and splendid flowers
of the most vivid scarlet imaginable. The
two outer petals cf the fiower form a2
pouch-like receptacle enclosing and seem-
ingly protecting the anthers. When the
flowers begin to fade two black spots ap-
pear at the base of the petals. From a
mere description, no adequate idea can be
gained of the strikingly beautiful effect
presented by a bed or mass when the
= plants are in full bloom, the color being
is: i 4824) An seen even from afar, of such glowingrich-
ness as to perfectly dazzle the eye.............. 16

Showy plants making a gorgeous display of
large brilliant flowers. They are of easy cul-
ture; but the seed should be sown where itis to
remain, as they will not bear transplanting.
219—POPPY—Double Carnation, flow-

ered, mixed, large, showy, double flowers

of various colors; two feet high ................ 5

Per oz., 15c.

219A—SHIRLEY POPPIES—A new strain
of marvelous beauty. The colors range
through all shades of delicate rose, pink,
carmine, and brilliant crimson. Many of
the flowers are edged with white and the
petals have a glossy, silk-like texture. All
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Poppy No. 219.

PORTULACCA—ROSE MOSS.

PORTULACCA~— oN AGES .h. 221—Portulacea,

Flewering Rose Large, Double-
Moss (Portulak). flowering Rose
Portulacecas are Mosssaved from

unsurpassed for
brilliancy and
richness of color.
They are adapted
for beds, clumps,
edgings, pots,
yases or rock-
work.

double-flowering
plants,reproduc-
ing a large pro-
portionofdouble
flowers, in white,
blood red, pur-
ple, crimson,
orange, etc., re-
sembling roses.

Extrafinemixed 16
Per oz., $3.00.

220—Al1l1 Colors,
Single Mixed...... 5

Per oz., 40c,

PLANT SEED CO., 812 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 49
/ Pkt. Pkt.
RICINUS—Castor Oil Plant (Wunderbaum). Tall, SALPIGLOSSIS ( Trompetenzunge). Beautiful bloom-
stately growing plants, of tropical appearance and ing plants, with large mottled and veined flowers;
exceedingly ornamental. They are free growing, excellent for bedding.
tender annuals of easy cultivation. 223—Large flowering. Extra fine mixed............. 5
222—Choice Varieties. Fine mixed .......................- 5 SANVITALIA (Sanvitalie). A beautiful little plant
Per oz., 15c. for small beds, edgings, or borders. Hardy annual.
222%,— Dark Leaved and Dark Stemmed Sorts. 225—Procumbens fi pl. Double, large, bright,
GOCE MIMO 20 oooh ee ee Lees i lk ep ay 10 Velo Wee see ee em Ce A ee Copal FS 508 ale a oe 10

Ricinus, No. 222.

SAPONARIA (Seifenkraut). Pretty, compact-grow-
ing plants, producing masses of minute, cross-
shaped flowers. Fine for bedding.

Salpiglossis, No. 223.

Mourning Bride, Double, No. 227.

SCABIOSA—Mourning Bride (Wittwendlume). A fine

border plant, producing in profusion flowers in
great variety of colors; fine for table bouquets.

, known with what ease

_ Ten Week Stock Double,

226—Calabrieca. Rose and white, mixed __............. 5 227—Nana fl. pl. Dwarf, Double. Fine mixed. 5

SALVIA (Scharlachkraut).
Splendid plants for pot
ealture or borders, grow- Wit W5 S NSS Ne
ing freely, and producing iS Fin 4 ow) ane
beautiful spikes of gay Vs ANG 9

SCHIZANTHUS
(Spaliblume), Elegant,
slender-branching
plants, with very con-
Spicuous flowers,good

teurs considered it nec-
essary to purchase plants
of the ever popular Scar-
let Sage, but now that it is

t WARNS
224 Coccinia splendens. S& 2. ZN Dee. or bone ee
Brilliant scarlet, 2 feet..... 5 : ® annuals.
2244—Salvia Splendens p Mua aa
Searlet Sage. It is not + i 228— Grandiflorus.
Many years since ama- rs S" Finest mixed ............. 5

SENSITIVE PLANT
f »~ (Schampflanze). Curi-
~~ ous and pretty.
229—(Mimosa Pudica) 5
SIL ENE — Catchfly
- (Leimkraut). Suita-
ble for the open bor-

pee a rock work
Sensitive Plant, No, 229. Hardy Taba Ay :

230—Silene. Different colors, fine mixed.............---------- 5

and EBECESS nee er be ==
grown from seed,and how SS ee
abundantly seedlings Heo Salvia, No. 224.
‘bloom all summer and fall, the purchase of plants
should be entirely abandoned. Under the hot
summer sun, “this flame-colored beauty”’ is the most
gorgeous of all plants. For months the blaze of flam-
ing scarlet is intensely brilliant................2.0-.-.2-+++- ete

GERIIAN TEN WEEK STOCKS.

STOCKS—Gillyflower (Levkoyen). The Ten Week Stocks are exceedingly valuable plants, producing an abundance

of flowers of various colors and tints, and of the most delicate fragrance. Well-known.

231—Stocks German Ten Week. Fine double mixed 5
Per oz.. $1.25.

232—German Ten Week, Large-fiowering. Fi-
nest double mixed; 1foot ©. .... 2......sesceseese------------- 10
Per 02z., $2.25.
2324%4—German Ten Week, Large-flowering. A
collection in eight distinct colors; one packeteach 50

233—TEN WEEK “SNOWFLAKE” (Dwarf Wall-
flower leaved, large-flowered). The ‘‘ Snowflake”
is admirably adapted for forcing and produces a
vigorous main spike of uncommonly large and very

double snow-white flowers... ............2.5...2..se2---2se--+--+ 25
233%—BRANCHING THEN WEEK WHITE
DRESDEN PERPETUAL—Very beautiful, large
| spikes; splendid for cutting........--...-.-....--0:-+22000----5 15

234—German Early Autumn-flowering or Inter-
mediate (Herbstevkoyen). Will bloom in fall ff
- sown early; 134 feet.’ Fine mixed ...............--.. -.----+00 15

234a—Intermediate Double White......... ........... 15
234b—Intermediate Double Scarlet.......000000... ...

Ten eek Stock Snowflake,

235—German Winter or Brompton, Extra fine
No, 232. double, mixed; 1% feet......... rn RAYE CEMETERY ooh es Ly No. 233.

235a—German Stocks—Winter Double White...... 1 | 235b—German Stocks—Winter Double Scarlet......

50 PLANT SEED CO.’S s5o0th ANNI

Price per Pkt,

TAGETES SIGNATA—A delicate fern-leaved plant,
with bright yellow blossoms, striped with reddish
brown. Half-hardy annual.

About one foot high ..... ...... ............00- i)

236—Pumila.

Tagetes, No. 236. Rose of Heaven, No. 241.
VISCARIA—Rose of Heaven. Adapted either for
beds. edgings, or clumps; their profuseness of
bloom will alWays rank them among general
fayorites. Hardy annuals.
241—Oculata. Fine mixed; 1/4 feet........................ 5

WALLFLOWER (Goldlack). Useful and ornamental
class of plants, very fragrant. The large, massive
spikes of the Wall Flower are very conspicuous in
beds and borders, and are very useful in making
bougucts. Sow the seed early in hot-beds, and
while the plants are small, brick them out into pots,
and sink the pots in the earth. On approach of

cold weather remove the pots to the house and they
wili bloom all winter.

Wallfiower, No. 243.
242—Wallfiower, Fine Single Mixed; 2 feet.. ..... 5

243—German Extra Double, tall sorts. Fine

a 7 he pe ae a tek Wipe he ec A
243%—German Extra Double, dwarfsorts. Fine

mixed

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Whitlavia, No. 244. Zinnia, No. 247.
WHITLAVIA—Very effective for bedding, ribboning,
or mixed borders. ’ ‘ A
244—Grandifiora, Blue and white mixed............... 5

VERBENA (Verbene).

VERSARY SEED CATALOGUE.

VERBENAS.

Price per Pkt.
The brilliancy and great va-
riety of color render it one of the most vaiuable of
plants, both for bedding and pot culture. For
garden beds or massing the Verbenas with their
flowers of the most brilliant colors, are unrivalled.
Verbenas in quantity are more easily obtained from
seed than from cuttings, and the plants are more
healihy and vigorous in growth, the flowers are frag-
rant, particularly the lightcolored varieties. Sown

in spring they flower quite early in the season, and
each plant in good, rich soil, will cover a space
threeto four feet in diameter, producing, if the
flowers are cut as soon as they begin to fade, a mass
of bloom until killed by frost.

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238—Hybrida. Choicest Mixed. From named
sorts ......... IE spars Sts Rael no NaN eae oe eee 10
Per oz., $1.50,
239—Hybrida Mammoth or Giant. Very large
in flower and corymbs, and of the richest and most
brilliant colors as now perfected and is one of the
finest strains of Verbeng hybrida in cultivation to-day.
The seed has been saved from a large collection of
many bright and pleasing colors of the finest var-
lelige. > Try them: hee. o2). pee dee hee eee 15

DOUBLE ZINNIAS.

No flowers are more easily grown from seed sownin the
open ground, and few bloom so continuously throughout
the entiresummer. Those acquainted with the old-time
Zinnias will be surprised at the perfection to which the
newer strains have attained.

246—Zinnia Elegans fi. pi. Extra Do
colors mixed; 2 feet........ .......
Per 0z., 35c.
247—Zinnia Zebra Double. Very pretty strain of
striped flowers, beautiful colors. Mixed ......__.. 10
248—Giant Mammoth. Of unusually robust habit
of growth and immense size, the perfectly
formed, very double flowers are of various striking
colors. Plants three to three and a quarter feet
high are clothed with luxuriant follage and bloom
during along period. Ail colors double mixed...... 10

WILD FLOWER SEED.

This is a mixture of over seventy-five varieties of
hardy flower seeds, and being mixed together can be
offered at a much less price than when sold in separate
quantities. :

Splendid Mixture. Per ¥% 0z., 15c.; Oz., 25c.

uble. Finest

PLANT SEED CO., 812 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 51

Seeds of Ornamental Climbers.

In the flower garden and for the adornment of rural homes, no c’ass of flowers is more useful than these. Many a
| trellis, fence, tree-stump, or veranda, otherwise unattractive, can be rendered beautiful by planting seeds of rapid growing
| climbers. We recommend a liberal use of secds of a number of varieties. By a careful reading of the following list a judi-
| cious selection can easily be made; or, if only a few are needed, we would recommend our Collection of Climbers.

Seeds for Climbing Plants, a collection of eight different varieties (our own selection).............2.2...cceeeee ee ceeeeeeeceeeee-es 80
Price per pkt. Price per pkt.
ARISTOLOCHIA —Dutchmanr’s Pipe. <A quick- 321—Moonfiower, or ISDS Glory. _Bears large
Bro wens climber, attaining a height of 30 feet, with white flowers, five to six inches in diameter, the
arge heart-shaped foliage. flowers open at dusk or earlier on cloudy days,
301—Sipho. Hardy perennial ............ --. -..-... -.- 10 and are deliciously fragrant. The vines make
weaker . very rapid growth, often attaining a height of 25
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Balloon Vine, No, 302, Canary Bird Flower, No. 305.

BALLOON ViNE—Cardiospermum (ferzsaamen).
‘302—Love in a Puff. Very curious looking seed........ 5
CANARY FLOWER—Tropzolum Peregrinum. ee nae 3

Well-knownclimber. Haif-haruyannual. 15 feet. Hyacinth Bean, No. 310. Morning Glory, No. 320.
305—Canary Bird Flower. Bright yellow fringed..... 10 TALL NASTURTIUM—Tropzolum Majus. The Trop-

zolum majus, or Tall Nasturtiums, are among the
i een easiest growth and pretticst, and thrive on poor soil.
Ks vats Colors brilliant and of many shades, from scarlet to
black. Fine for covering arbors, trellises and rustic

work. Free bloomers, and the green seed-pods make
excellent pickles.

324—All colors. Fine mixed...................... Bead cea badt Gene 5

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Cobeza, No. 306. -

@OBZA (Cobee). Arapid-growing climbing plant.
‘306—Scandens—Large purple, bell-shaped flowers... 10
CYPRESS VINE—ipomea Quamoclit. A tender,
climbing annual. Well known.
20%—Scarlet. 15 feet... ooo ee nnnnnnn nnnnnnnnecneenneee 5

Per oz., 25c.
308—White. 15feet

Becta re ea op UE ae eS ee es hae 5
Per 02., 25c.
309—Scarlet. Rose - White. Mixed........0............ 5
CF OZ 25Co i
3 : i Maurandia, No. 319.
: Be Gaeta Gee TCHR Cn ik qguick-er owing climb- THUN ee nel See tulocau ge climbers;
G a sei ake et with handsome foliage and much admired flowers,
310—Fine Purple and White Mixed 5 325—Finest Colors. Mixed)... ....--0c--cccscceccseeceseeeeees 10
MAURANDIA—Adapted for house or garden culture. PHAS ZOLUS—Running Flowering Beans ( Tuerki-
319—Difierent Colors. Fine mixed .........0.0..00.0.000... 10 sche Feuer Bohne).
MORNING GLORY—Convolvulus Major. Hand- 326—Multiflorus, Scarlet Runnet......................------. 5
some showy climber of easy culture. Itis so per- Tropzxolum Lobbianum-Lobb’s Nasturtiums.
-fectly hardy as to grow in almost any soil. Smaller than the Tall Nasturtiums, very useful for
320—Finest Colors. Mixed... 5 hanging over vases, rock-work, etc.; the flowers

are of unusual brilliancy and richnegs,

Per 0z., 10c ; % Ib., 35c.; lb., $1.25. 332—All colors. Mixed

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52 PLANT SEED CO.’S soth ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE.

SWEET PEAS.

HE Sweet Pea has become

one of the most popular

flowers cultivated, and ad-

mired not only in the largest
and best ‘‘places,’’ butinthe humblest
garden. Not only do they readily
adapt themselves to circumstances,
giving some bloom, no matter how
unfavorable the conditions, but repay
better care and culture, with a pro-
portionate abundance of bloom. Evy-
eryone who cultivates flowers should
sow Sweet Peas.

Sweet Peas do best in a moderately —_ 2
rich soil, which has been made so by Y
repeated manurings rather than by a
Single heavy application. Work the
soil thoroughly as early in the spring
as it can be done without making it
stocky and hard; sow the seeds in
double rows six inches apart, drop-
ping in each row twenty seeds to the

foot, and cover about two to three inches deep. Support early. As fast as the flowers come into full

bloom they should be cut, for if the pods are allowed to form, the plants will soon stop flowering.

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES: Per pkt.
BOREATTON—Very dark purple.............:ssccseseeseeeeseeeeee 5 | PAINTED LADY—Crimson and white..............-.0--.-- 5
BUTTERFLY—Pale white, blush blue ..........................- 5 PRINCESS OF WALES—W hite, streaked withlayender 5
CARDINAL—Bright red......... Boe AE ao ee ee .. 56 | PURPLE PRINCE—Purple with bluish wings .... ....... 5
MRS. GLADSTUNE—Large pure white.................--..--.-- 5 QUEEN OF ISJ.E—Rose and scarlet striped with white 5
MONARCH—Bronze crimson and blue ......1..2.2-eeee eee eeee- 5 SPLENDOR—Lighit red ............0.............. BOs aa ae 5
ORANGE PRINCE—Orange and pink......... See ee 5 THE QUEXN—Pink shaded with heliotrope .................. Be

Any of the above named varieties per ounce, 15c.; 4% pound, 50c.; pound, $1.50 postpaid.

A Collection of 10 named varieties Sweet Peas, ome packet Caeh _02........ ooo... eeccccececeen cecccceee coecececececetsceececcesesteceseseeeee, 35ce
322—SWEET PEAS. All colors; fine mixed.............00...... per pkt., 5c.; ounce, 10c.; 4% peund, 30c.; pound, $1.00

323—SWEET PEAS. Eckford’s English Hybrids. This strain is celebrated all the world over. The seed is from the |

most celebrated collection in Europe........... per pkt., 5c.; ounce, 15c.; 34 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.50, postpaid.

ORNAMENTAL GOURDS AND FRUIT BEARING VINES.

Of extremely rapid growth, bearing curious fruits, etc, Very useful for covering old trees, walls, fences, arbors, etc.

- Price per pkt,
311—Nest Egg Gourd ...... 5
312—Mock Orange............ 5
313—Powder-horn ............ 5
314—Dipper Gourd._._...... 5
315—Hercules Club........... 5
316—Sugar-through......... 5

317—Dish Rag or Dish
Cloth Gourd—A natural
dish cloth, and a most de-
sirable one, is furnished
by the peculiar lining of
the fruit, which is sponge-
like, porous, very tough,

elastic, and durable......... 10
) 318—Small Fruited
Balsam Apple No. 303. Balsam Pear No. 304, Gourds. Fine mixed...... 5
303—Momordica Balsamina (Balsam Apple). A very Per 02., 25c. Mixed Gourds No, 318.
beautiful climbing plant with handsome, apple- 327—Bryonopsis Erythrocarpa. Beautiful climber,
shaped hg 1s | ee ee Srp ashe, prvasasauweraceduapidade nae owaapgeodasae ad 5 very ornamental! 222s eae eae eee 10
304—Charantia (Balsam Pear). A rapid-growing Epes i : avke th
climber with very beautiful fruits, of a rich golden- stati pear Pid to eayrhn dies (Gs 10
yellow color, which when ripe, open, disclosing the a oa b es
seeds encased in a carmine covering. The fruits, 329—Cucumis Flexuosa. Snake Cucum [=> gah is ee ae eS
preserved in alcohol, make a most useful liniment.._.. 5 330—Gooseberry Gourd, Small fruited..................... 5

Per oz., 30c. 331—Wild Cucumber. A rapid climber ..................... 10

PLANT SEED CO., 812 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 53
St 28 Sete — @ (ap) ey

Everlasting Flowers and Grasses.

The Everlasting Flowers and Ornamental Grasses retain both form and color for years, and make excellent bonquets,
Wreaths and every other desirable winter ornament. The flowers should generally be picked as soon as they expand, or
2 little before, and hung up in small bunches, and so that the stem will dry straight.

Stverlasting Flowers, a collection of six different varieties (our Own SeleCtiOn)......-.. 1.2... eeeteneeeeeeseceeeeeee eceldl o ate ee $0.25
Ornamental Grasses, a collection of six different varieties (our OWN SeleCtiON)......... -. etek ee eeeee eee ceeeneeeeecceee eee cee 25

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Elychrisum, No, 404. Globe Amaranth, No. 405. Acrolinium, No. 401, Rodanthe, No. 407.
Price per pkt. Price k
per pkt.
BCROLINIDM.: Very eee and Lbtds & 420—Agrostis Pulchella. Feathery; 1 foot.............. 5
401—Roseum. Rose and white mixed; 1 foot.............. 33 A21—A: Sterilis (Animated Oats). 2% feet 5
AMMOBIUM,. Very desirable. re eee 3 ee : IN, TEE AERC ee
403—Alatum. White, very pretty; 2 feet ................... 5 OSE Sen Quacking Crs accseacenenenenerne 5
ELICHRYSUM. Everlasting flowers (Strohblumen). 423—Briza Gracilis, Slender Quacking Grass........ 5
Very ornamental, and much admired when dry. 424—Brizopyrum Siculum. Shining green leayes... 5
404—Monstrosum fi. pl. Fine double mixed; 3feet.. 5 425—Bromus Brizeformis. A hanging grass;1 foot. 5
en O75 DO 426—Chrysurus Cynosuroides. Yellow spikes;lfoot 65
Gl ss = a ee 427—Coix Lacrimz. Job’s Tears. 2 feet 5
. ery we nown. ° ° = sootoctr ceotseane
a NEALE ae a RE fA ae: Stee Sie maith 5 428—Erazgrostis Elegans. Graceful habit; 1 foot..... &
Per oz., 40c. | €29—Gynerium Argenteum, PampasGrass. The
WELIPTERUM — Pretty Everlasting. Producing most noble grassin cultivation; 10 feet.................... 10
large clusters of yellow flowers. 430—Hordeum Jubatum, Squirrel Tail Grass.
ees ac erclty tor bouquets. < Lovely; purplish plumes} 8 £6€t..--.--esteeeweeneeeen 5
407—Finest Varieties Mixed Se Fea aga 2 canner is! sei 10 431—Lagurus Ovatus, Hare’s Tail Grass............ 5
432—Pennisetum Longistylum. Graceful.............. - +d

STATICE. Free-flowering; remaining long in beauty.

408—Hybrida. Purple, yellow,white, etc., fine mixed. 5 433—Stipa Pinnata, Feather Grass. Beautiful .... 10

XERANTHEMUM. (Papierblume); Very showy. 434—Tricholzna Rosea. Beautiful rose- tinted grass; a
409—Plenissimum. Extra double, fine mixed ............ 5 2 LOE ee ee ba Seto eee pe tt SS ars a

Per 0z., 40c. 435—Ornamental Grasses. Best varieties, mixed ..... 10

DOUBLE CARNATION PINKS.

SSS SSS SSE
Well known favorites; the flowers are large, fragrant, with colors extremely rich and beautiful. The seeds we offer
were saved from the finest German collections.

506—CARNATION — ‘‘ Margue-
rite.’? With the simplest culture
‘these lovely, fragrant Margue-
rite Carnations will be in jull
bloom in about four months after
sowing the seed. The plants suc- —
ceed alike in the open garden or
in pots, and are ofsuch vigorous,
dwarf erect growth thatno sup
ports are required. The beauti
ful flowers are of high type, ex-
quisitely sweet, fuliy 80 per cent.
perfectly double, the calyx of
which does not split, as is often
the case with even the best car-
natiens grown from cuttings.
The range of color, marking,
variegations, and shading is sim-

malyowonderfnl.....-.......-..........-.... 10 f- \ give unqualified satisfaction to

Per 0z., $2.50 = IY WAEISK iS SZ the most critical growers............ 25
Superb Marguerite Carnation, No, 506. re

507—CARNATION—Double
Early-flowering Vienna. Ex-
tra fine mixed, excellent for cut-
ting. The true and shy-seeding
Strain of this.class .... 2=-2..3\-.-:.... 10
Per oz., $1.50

508 -CARNATION—Double,
Finest Mixed. Having been
saved from flowers of very fine
quality only, this seed will give
highly satisfactory results........... 10

Per oz., $2.00

rae EN
Ni 509—CARNATIONS AND PICO.
TEES—Double Stage-flowers,
all Classes, Extra Fine Prize
Mixture. This seed is of un-
rivaled quality and certain to

54 PLANT SEED CO.’S 50th ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE.

SEEDS FOR PERENNIALS.

Our list comprises only the best and most desirable. They are very valuable, from the fact that they
(with few exceptions) will survive the winter without special care. Some come into flower early in the

spring, some in summer and some in autumn.

Seeds for Perennials, a collection of eight different varieties (our own Selection). ..................sseeececeseceeee-ccceeencceccnecceneeced $0.59

Price per pkt.
ADLUMIA—Mountain Fringe. Hardy climbing
plant, 12 to 18 feet high. Foliage ornamental.
501—Cirrhosa. Flowers in fringy clusters; white... 10

ADONTIS—Perennial Adonis Flower. Flowers
early in season.
602—Vernalis. Yellow; 1 foot.........2..0.0.0.2220.2....--2-.-- 5

-

Campanula No. 563. Canna No. 507.

CAMPANULA-—Canterbury Bells. (Glockenblume).
Well known.

503—Medium, fil. pl. Double Canterbury Bells.

All colors, mixed; 2 feet _........ ee Se eco 10
504—Medium, Single Canterbury Bells. Blue
and white, mixed; 2% feet...... _............. Lee ae <p

CANNA—Indian Shot (Blumenrohr). Highly orna
mental, handsome foliage, brilliant flowers.

505—Canna. Finest varieties, mixed ___._............. 5
505 '4—Dark-leaved varieties. Splendid mixed... 10

CLEMATIS—Handsome hardy climbers for training
on walls, trellises, etc., or drooping over rock-
work. 6 to 12 feet.

509%—Large Flowering. Superb mixture.............. 10

COLUMBINE—Agquvilegia (Akeley). Very pretty;
general favorites.

510—Double (Aquilegia Vulgaris ji. pl). Different
POLOES | AVE AUER C sone ret ee ee rae 5

Wg

DAISY—Bellis-Perennis fl. pl. ( Tausendschoenchen).
A well-known, pretty hardy perennial; will bloom
the first season if sown early.

512—Double, Finest colors mixed; 4 inches.........----- 10

DIGITALiS—Fox-glove (Fingerhut). An old, well-
known perennial.

515—Purpurea. Fine colors; mixed........ ----..--.-------- 5

FRENCH HONEY-SUCKLE—Hedysarum (Hahn-
enkopf). Well-known, blooming freely the first
season from seed.

516—Finest mixed. White and Red

MYOSOTIS, Forget-me Not. If sown early,will bloom

the first season.
521—Palustris. Blue with yellow, 8 inches............... 10
e

Price per pkt.
DAHLIA (Georginen). A well Known, tender peren-
nial.
511—Double, Finest mixed, from select varieties. 1e

611%—Single. Exceedingly beautiful, saved froma
fine collection; mixked............--.--.cesssdeceanettoee ene AO

Dahlia No. 511. Dahlia No. 511%.

HOLLYHOCK—Althza Rosea, This splendid plant
now ranks with the Dahlia for summer decoration,
and from its stately growth and the varied colors of
its magnificent large spikes of flowers, may justiy
claim a place in every garden or pleasure ground.
518—Double Fine Mixed. All colors .............00000..... 10

PAPAVER—Perennial Poppy (Perennirender Mohn)._

Very bright and showy. :
522—Finest Varieties. Brilliant colors; mixed...... 16

PEAS, EVERLASTING—Lathyrus Latifolius (Bou-
quet-wicke). Flowers in large clusters, resembling
the Sweet Peas.

&23—Perennial all Colors, Mixed. 10 feet......... .. 10

Hollyhock No. 518.

PENSTEMON (Barifaden). ‘Vhe long spikes of their
tubular flowers are very ornamental.

.524—Different Varieties, mixed. 2 feet.................- &
PHLOX—Perennial Phiox (Perennirender Phioz).
One of the finest: herbaceous perennials for beds or
* wixed borders. |
526—Perennis. Finest colors mixed; 2% feet....._-_... 15 |
PHEASANT-EYE PINK (Feder Nelke). The well-
known Garden Pink. The flowers are deeply frings
ed or feathered, white or pink with dark eye.
526—Single. Finest colors, mixed...............-.- cerecaea ae
527%7—Double. Finest colors, mixed........ Berean NeeeeS, |

Pheasant-Eye Pink No. 527.

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PLANT SEED CO., 812 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 5d
Price per pkt, Price per pkt,
POLYANTHUS—Primula elatior—English Prim- PRIMULA JAPONICA —This beautiful Primrose

rose (Schluesselblume). A beautiful class of dwarf
growing piants, about 8 inches high; well-known.
i 0 Sea aN AN A MI Nk se as eae OTE 10 . s
ae ae cae aba Ee cae EE lope A Ia separate tiers or whorls of charming flowers;
(Aurikeln). A garden favorite of great beauty. each flower being an inch in diameter.
Half-hardy perennial. 530—Japonica (Japan Primrose). Finest colors;
529—English Hybrids. Large Flowering. Finest
named sorts, mixed

’ grows about 134 feet in height, producing from its
tuft of robust leaves a stem bearing four or five

FP NOES re
English Primrose No. 528. Auricula No. 529. x erat Hier sting Peain
PYRETHRUM_—This family contains the well-known eet Sate No. Gee. Ven Benes CON uor
“Golden Feather,” a low growing plant, with yel- SWEET WILLIAM—Dianthus Barbatus. These
low foliage, for ribbon beds, edgings, etc. : s i
plants when in full bloom, present a beautiful sight,
531—Aureum, Golden-Feathered, Lawn Fever-
few. Golden foliage; dwarf, compact habit; very and for a fine display are unsurpassed. Blooms
desirable both for bedding and ribbon gardening ... 10 freely the first season from seed.
ROSE CAMPION—Agrostema Coronaria (Licht- *534—Fine Mixed. Finest colorS...........2.....--.-.0sce-0 ales
. nelke). Exceedingly handsome, free-flowering. Per oz., 40c.
‘p32—Rose-colored. 144 feet...................0..00--.esceeeceeseee 5 535—Double Flowering. Finest colors, mixed......... 10
SWEET ROCKET — Hesperis (Nachtviole). Early VIOLA—Sweet Scented Violet’ (Veilchen). Well
flowering and free growing. - _ known plant, suitable for cdgings, groups etc.
533—Purple and White, Mixed. 11 feet............... 5 536—Odorata. Blue and White mixed. G6inches...... 10

Seeds for Greenhouse Plants.

The following list contains only such varieties as are indispensable to the greenhouse or conservatory,
some of which can also be planted out in the garden during the summer, to be taken up in autumn and kept
in a greenhouse or conservatory over winter. Although our list is small, the seeds offered are obtained from
the best collections of the European continent, and we recommend them as first-class in every respect. ©

Seeds for Greenhouse or Conservatory Plants, a collection of eight varieties (our own selection) _..................... $1.25

: 25 ENA

an

ay Ss Z he =

i CINNERARIA—Magnificent
flowering plants for conserva-
tories, etc., in the winter and
spring. The flowers of the
Grandiflora or Large Flowering
type, measure 2 inches across,
are of white, blue, violet, crim-

Calceolaria No. 603.

603 — Calceolaria Hybrida
Grandiflora. Flowers large,
elegant and showy; finest col-
OMS HAM Xe Ce ee RS a a tad 25

605—Centuarea Candidissima.
A splendid silvery-leaved plant
for beds, ribbons,vases, baskets
ANG POts....- sees e teers 10 son, etc., covering the plant

Ns eam ae SE Saale ed ie = S with a sheet of bloom. 1 foot.

very graceful, fine cut, silvery se =e i : fi
gray foliage variety;18in. high 10 SS " 607—Hybrida. Large flower
Cinneraria No. 607, ing, finest colors mixed......... 20

56 PLANT SEED CO.’S 50th ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE.
Price per pkt, Price per pkt.
$0i1—Begonia, Tuberose Rooted. These Begonias 604—Camelia Japonica fl. pl. (Japonicas)._ Fine
are of easy culture, and are exceedingly useful in | double mixed ssi. eR. re re tae
producing brilliant masses of coloring on lawns, 608—Clianthus Dampierii. Splendid class of
etc.. as well as for the deeoration of the Conserva- plants, with brilliant scarlet, black centered flow-
tory or Greenhouse, for which purpose no other ihareep tds" pe iany ee pS idan @ resbnonte ern 20
SS Pa es Ren oleus, Very popular as a greenhouse as we
2 = . spy 2s ares yess iavgen is Snae oe ce 15 as a bedding plant. Finest varieties mixed............ 20
e—Cactus TIOUS AU IMSSLCHUNE, _ MAS See 610—Cyclamen Persicum,. Beautiful winter and
ow tert lp cis per and striking colors. Finest spring blooming plants, sweet scented; fine

Mixed: 6... Ste ee ae EN EMR Sr ek 25

B ia, No. 601. Coleus, No, 609.
5 ae ot a = : ata Fuchsia, No, 612. Geranium, No, 613.
s,—Chrysanthemum Indicum. ewe ty)
gga Hs fiowers. Choice colors aries ee Fe Ve 20 613—Geranium Zonale. Fine colors of this popular
ote ‘eaters LC a iitse ia and well-known plant, mixed.................2220..2.2122...... 10
1i—Ferns. Well Known an ighly appreciated. 614—Gloxinia Hybrida.
Finest varieties mixed .............. 22 SoS aap SO OI 24 varieties shige = ooerte VERE AGE Mais a aaa 20
612—Fuchsia—Ladies’ Ear Drops. Finest single 615—Heliotrope. Very popular; fine for pot culture
pnd double varieties, Mixed... .0......-ssee--ccscesssersrece 25 and bedding; fragrant, fine mixed........................... 10

Gloxinia, No. 614. Chinese Primrose, No. 620. Smilax, No. 622. Vinca, No, 623.

€16—Lantana. A fine bedding
plant; different colors, mixod,....10
PRIDICLA — Chinese Primrose.

617—Passifiora Cerulea, or Pas-
sion Flower. A splendid’
climber with curious flowers...... 10

ROSES. Well-known.

621—Bengals, Tea, Hybrid
Perpetual and Bourbons.
Finest mixed:2.. 2. = eee 10

622 —Smilax (Myrsiphylium As-
paragoides). An elegant twiner.
Used extensively for bouquets
and floral decorations of every
description 2.50.28 ee eee 10

VINCA, A beautiful Greenhouse
perennial, but also very useful
for bedding out doors; much
liked by florists.

623—Rosea. Rose and white
mixed; about 2 feet high..... ..... 10

A charming, profuse flowering
plant, indispensable for winter
and spring decoration and a uni-
versal favorite. Our seeds are
imported from one of the best
growers in Europe.

613—PBIMULA—Chin. Fimbri.
Rubra. Red fringed......:. Papas Sy: 28

613—Chinepsis Fimbriata Alba.
MEMbE ITINC EG oe. su05-5- Be 4

€20— Chinensis Fimbriata.

Fringed varieties, fine mixed...... 25

Chinese Primrose Plant.

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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS.

The Summer Flowering Bulbs are a most useful and brilliant class of flowers, and are becoming more
popular every year, both among florists and amateurs everywhere. Bulbs will not be forwarded until
severe frosts are over, so that there will be no danger of injury on the way. When bulbs are ordered with

_ seeds early in the season, the seeds will be sent at once, and bulbs when weather will permit.

GLADIOLUS BULBS IN MIXTURES.

Per doz. Per 100.

Winiteand Light Varieties) Mixed: = 9) ase 60c. $4.00
Striped and Variegated Varieties Mixed -.._.. -.....2..22.2022.2-. 60c. 4.00
Pink Varieties Mixed..................-..-...---.- [oe ee Sa Bee oe 50c. 3.50
Red and Scarlet Varieties Mixed ._...... se Se See nae 30c. 2.00
Yellow Varieties Mixed ...... ang co re ME PO a 75C. 5.00
Remome'siutterfly Varieties! 22 2 25. ee 75c. 5.00
PAL C@olors Miixe Gt.) iy mete: Sere Sear Be Sel ea ah 30c. 2.00

If by mail, add 10 cts. per dozen to prepay postage.

This magnificent family contains hundreds of varieties, comprising all
imaginable colors, shades and variegations. For cutting they are invaluable,
the flowers lasting in water a week. They can be planted at any time from
May to July 15th, and never fail to flower the same season; they grow in any
garden soil, commence blooming in July, and by successive plantings every
two weeks, can be had in :
flower the entire season.

TUBEROSES.

If wanted to be sent by
mail, add 15c. per dozen
to prepay postage.

The TTuberose is &
beautiful, pure white,
wax like, very sweet
scented, double flower,

growing on tall stems,
each stem bearing a dozenor more flowers. To obtain flowers early,
plant them in pots and keep in a warm place in the house; when warm
weather transplant to the garden.

TALL DOUBLE TUBEROSES.

Extra Size Bulbs—Each, 5c.; per dozen, 40c.; per 100, $2.50.

DOUBLE PEARL TUBEROSES.

Grows only twenty to twenty-four inches high. Flowers are imbricated
like a double Camelia, very large.
Extra Size Bulbs—Each, Sc.; per dozen, 40c.; per 100, $2.50

ELEPHANT EAR—Caladium Esculenta.

Roots obtained in the spring
will make good plants in the
summer, and in the fall they
should be taken up and stored
in the cellar. Leaves three
feet or more inlength, nearly
as broad. There is nothing
so good as the Caladium Es-
culenta for a grand bed of
foliage in the garden or in
the lawn.

Good Roots, each, 20c.; per
dozen, $%.00.
Extra Large Roots,each,40c. ;
per dozen, $4.00.
If by mail, add dc. respect-

ee ively, 10c. per root to prepay

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JAPAN LILIES,

OUR OWN

IMPORTATION,

The most desirable
ofalllilies for gen-
eral cultivation.
They are hardy,
needing very little
protection and will
grow and flower
Without any special
treatment.

Lilium Japoni-
cum Rubrum—Red
Spotted, Japan Lily,
strong flowering
bulbs, each, 25c.;
per doz , $2.50.

Lilium Japoni-
cum Aibum- White
Spott.d Japan Lily,
strong flowering
bulbs; each, 30c.;
per doz., $3.00.

Lilium Auratum
—(The Golden
Banded Lily of
Japan). Immense

as white flowers, each
petal marked with a wide gold band and spotted with
maroon;veryfree blooming. It is considered by many the
finestofthemall. Strong flowering bulbs; each, 30c, ; per
doz., $3.00.

If by mail, add at the rate of 40 cents per dozen to
prepay postage.

DOUBLE DAHLIAS.

A

The Dahlia is the grandest autumn flower we have.
Nothing is its equal in any respect in September and

October. It is in its glory when eycrything else is faded
or fading, and surrenders only to the Frost King. Plant
tubers when the season becomes warm, covering the
neck three inches. If many shoots start, thin them
out.

As the Dahlia is a fall flower, there is no need of plant-
ing before about the beginning of May, or even later.

Double Dahlias — Assorted colors; each, 20c,;
dozen, $2.00

If by mail add at the rate of 40c. per dozen to prepay
postage.

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PLANT SEED CO.’S soth ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE.

CANNA, OR INDIAN SHOT.

The Cannais a fine foli-
iage plant, growing from
three to six feet. The
leaves are large, glossy
green, tinted with red,
purple or brown, and with
showy spikes of flowers
in various shades of red
and yellow.

Assorted varieties, per
dozen, $2.00: each, 20c.

Mad. Crozy’s Varie-
ties, choice sorts; per
dozen, $2.50; each, 25c.

If by mail, 30 cents per
dozen, to prepay postage.

CHINESE PEONIES.

Magnificent har-
dy harbaceous
plants ; they thrive
in almost any soil
or situation.

They are per-
fectly hardy, re-
quire little or no
care, and produce
larger and finer
blooms when well
established.

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Peonia Rubra—Double red, changing to blush; each,
30c. ;

Peonia Rosea—Double crimson, changing to rose 5
fragrant; each, 30c.

Pzonia Alba—Donble large white; each, 40c.

Per Dozen. Assorted Colors, $3.00.

If by mail, addat the rate of 30 cents per dozen to prepay

postage.

MADEIRA VINE ROOTS.

The Madeira Vine is a beautiful climber, with thick,
glossy, light green, almost transparent leaves, and climb-
ing twenty feet or more and twining any desired form.
Plant the tuber out of doors in the spring, and it will
commence to grow atonce. The flowers are white, smali,
inlong racemes. Plantin asunny situation.

Price, per pound, 25c.,

If wanted to be sent by mail, add 10 cents per pound to

prepay postage.

IMPORTED DUTCH BULBS.

In fall we have a complete
and well selected assortment
of Dutch Bulbs, our own 1m-
portation, direct from the
best Bulb growers in Hol-
land, and they are always No.
1 quality.

Our assortment consists of
Hyccinths, Tulips, Crocus,
Narcissus, Lilies, Crown Im-
perials, Snowdrops, Anemones,
etc., efc., all of which sheuld
invariably be planted in fall.

Bulb Catalogues and Price

List ready in September and
mailed free to all applicants.

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PLANT SEED CO., 812 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 59

P.S.GO.’S SELECTED GRASS SEEDS

Suitable for Lawns, Tennis Grounds, Parks, Yards, Etc.

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HE essentials for a fine lawn are proper drainage, a careful preparation of the soil, thorough rolling and &
selection of the seeds of such grasses as will present.a luxuriant verdure from early spring till late in autumn-
P. S. Co.’s Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed is a compound of grasses which ripen successively, thereby always pre-
‘senting a green, velvety and cheerful appearance. The mixture we offer has stood the test of years, and our
rapidly increasing sales preve conclusively that its merits are becoming widely known by those who recognize the
inalienable law of cause and effect, and who realize in order to produce permanent results, first quality goods only must be
used. In no branch is it more true than in that of seeds. The temptation is strong to include in mixtures the ‘“‘cheap and
impure,’”’ butin P. S. Co.’s Evergreen Lawn Mixture, one grade—and that the highest—is rigidly adhered to. With the
ground carefully prepared, graded and rolled, seed sown at the rate of 70 lbs. per acre, and the lawn then frequcntly mown
and rolled, it is within the reach of everyone, by sowing P. S. Co.’s Lawn Grass, to have as fine a lawn as one desires. Old
lawns are greatly benefitted if given a thorough raking as early in the spring as the weather will permit, and then some fresh
seed sprinkled on, which will renew the thin places and spots that have been killed out by weeds or other causes.
The quantity required for making new lawns is about 70 pounds per acre, or for renovating old lawns 30 to 35 pounds.
For a space 15x20 or 300 square feet, 1 pound is required for new, or 4% pound ferrenovation. In order to produce the best
results, grass seeds for lawns should be sown at least twice as thickly as if sownforhay. Sow in February to May, or in
October.

P. S. Co.’s Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed.._................ ee eeeeee aay ease Per Ib., 25c.; per 20 Ibs., $4.00; per 100 lbs., 818.06
P.S. Co.’s Selected Kentucky Blue Grass Seed... ...................... . sé 20c.; “ 20 <6 3.00; ** 100 5 12.c@
Best English Perennial Rye Grass Seed_.._.......-0..... 2.222... bg Ser a éé 15e.; * 20 « 240; ** 100 <«« 10.0G
White Dutch Clover Seed, Extra Choice......00.00000.00200002...-.. peed 3 66 Soc: |. 20 -6¢ 5.50; ** 100 <« 22.00

Will sell 10 lbs. at 20 Ib. price; 30 lbs. at 100 lb. rate.
Express or Freight charges to be paid by the purchaser, If by maii add 10c per pound to prepay postage.

LAWN FERTILIZER. OR LAWN ENRICHER.

This is a clean, portable, well prepared commercial fertilizer; a convenient lawn dressing fer new and old lawns, etc.
It can be applied either in the spring, summer or fallas a top dressing at the rate cf ten pounds for a space of 15 x 20 or
800 square feet, or 500 to 600 pounds to the acre. Stable manure for lawns is objectionable in appearance, odor, weed seed
and cost. Our Lawn Fertilizer overcomes all these, and supplies the soil with requisite food for a uniform and luxuriant
growth of grass. We also recommend Pure Bone Meal, which is to be used in same proportion.

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sé 66 és Gor cei aS ecsbies ee eer per 10 pounds, 40c.; per 25 pounds, %75c.; per 50 pounds, #1.25
Pure Bone Meal ...... Ai ee Ri tot 5 Sehr Os eh a ME A ee per 100 pounds, $2.00; pcr ton (2000 pounds), 32.00
a e Peete 2 ky Beery fie et Veta per 10 pounds, 35c.; pcr 25 pounds, %5ce.; per 50 pounds, $1.25

Will sell 500 pounds at ton rates. Freight charges always to be paid by the purchaser.

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GRASS AND GLOVER SEEDS.

Terms: Cash with Order. Two-Bushel Bags, Fifteen Cents Extra Each.

Prices of Grass and Clover Seed given below are subject to fluctuation of the market, but purchasers may depend
on haying them at the price ruling from store the day of shipment, and of the best quality, and that we will always send as
much seed as the money received will pay for. Express or Freight charges always to be paid by the purchaser, but if .
wanted to be sent by mail add at the rate of 10 cts. per pound to prepay postage. If this is omitted the quantity will be re-
duced. We will sell 10 pounds at the 20 Ib. price; 30 pounds at the 100 Ib. rate.

Bermuda Grass (Cynodon Dactylon),
Per pound, $1.50; 20 pounds, 28.00
Only suitable for the South, where the winters are not
below freezing point. It is very valuable for its drouth-
resisting properties, and as a summer pasture it should be
planted everywhere in the South. February, March and
April, i. €.,1n spring, according to latitude, are the best
months to sow—eight to ten pounds of seed to the acre.
It is slow to germinate, requiring at least thirty days un-
der the most favorable circumstances.
Crested Dogstail Grass (Cynosurus Cristatus).
Per pound, 40c.; 20 pounds, $7.00; 100 pounds, 30.00
This Grass may be advantageously sown on lawns and
other places to be kept under by the scythe. The roots
penetrate deeply, from which circumstance it remains
lenger green than any other variety. Sowtwenty totwenty-
five pounds to the acre.
Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis Stolinifera).
Per pound, 25e.; 20 pounds, $4.00; 100 pounds, 18,00

Very valuable for lawns, also well adapted for perma-
nent pastures, especially in moist situations. Sow twenty
to twenty-five pounds per acre.

English Perennial Ryé Grass (Lolium Perenne
Tenue),
Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $2.40; 100 pounds, 10.00

A highly esteemed grass in Europe, either for lawns or
pasture. For pasture sow about forty to fifty pounds to
the acre, and for lawns about sixty to seventy pounds.

Hard or Evergreen Fescue (Festuca Duriuscula).
Per pound, 20c.; 20 pounds, $3.00; 100 pounds, 14.60

Well adapted for sheep pasture. Sow from twenty-five
to thirty pounds to the acre,

Hungarian Grass (Panicum Germanicum).
Per pound, 10c.; 20 pounds, 30c.; 100 pounds, $2.00

A valuable forage plant. Sow broadcast at the rate of
twenty to thirty pounds to the acre, and cultivate the same
as Millet.

Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Italicum),
Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $2.60; 100 pounds, 12.00

This variety is similar to the English Rye Grass, It is
very nutritious and valuable for pastures, especially for
early sheep feeding; also excellent for lawns. Sow fifty
to sixty pounds to the acre.

Johnson Grass (Sorghum Halapense).
Extra Clean Seed.
Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $2.00; 100 “ounds, 3.00

A perennial, a rapid grower, long, cane-like roots, the
leaf, stalk and panicle of this Grass resembles those of
other Sorghums. Twenty-five to thirty pounds will sow
one acre.

Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa Pratensis).
Fancy Extra Clean Seed, best quality.
Per pound, 20c.; 20 pounds, $3.00; 100 pounds, 12.00

This is the best pasturage, succeeding finely on hill
lands,and producing the most nourishing food for cattle. In
combination with White Clover it forms the finest and
closest lawns; for this purpose an extra quantity of seed
should be used—say fifty to sixty pounds of Blue Grass and
two pounds of White Clover per acre. If sown by itself for
pasture, twenty pounds may be sufficient. Sow early in
the spring or during the month of October.

Meadow Fescue—True English Blue Grass (Festuca

Pratensis).
Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $2.40; 160 pounds, 11.00

One of the most valuable pasture Grasses; its long ana
tender leaves are much relished by stock of all kinds; In
s0me Southern States it is called Randall Grass, some-
times Evergreen Grass, ‘Sow in spring or fall, at the rate
Italian Rye, of thirty to forty pounds per acre. Meadow Fescue.

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Tall Meadow.

Brome Grass, Hungarian Brome (Bromus Inermis.)
Per pound, 25c.; 20 pounds, $4.40; 100 pounds, 20.00.
Has long been cultivated in the dry plains of Southern

Europe and has proved best adapted to the subarid regions

of our Western States. Willstand long droughts and pro-

duce heavy crops in dry sections where other grasses
would perish. Sow about thirty pounds to the acre.

Meadow Foxtail Grass (Alopecurus Pratensis).
Per pound, 30c.: 20 pounds, $5.40; 100 pounds, 26.00.
A most valuable pasture Grass, on acconnt of its early

and rapid growth and its being greatly relished by stock
of all kinds. Sow sixteen to twenty pounds to the acre.

Meadow or Wooly Soft Grass (Holcus Lanatugs).

Per pound, 20c.; 20 pounds, $3.00; 100 pounds, 14.00.

Inferior to many other sorts, but has the merit of easy
culture, and accommodates itself to all descriptions of
soil, from the richest tothe poorest. Sow thirty-five to forty
pounds to the acre.

Common Millet (Panicum Milliaceum),
Per pound, 10c.; 20 pounds, 80c.; 100 pounds, $2.00.

Sow in drills or broadcast from May to last of July,
twenty-five to thirty-five pounds to the acre.

German or Golden Millet.
Per pound, 10c.; 20 pounds, 80c.; 100 pounds, $2.00.

Not so early as the Common Millet, but yields a larger
crop. Sow twenty-five to thirty pounds per acre.

Orchard Grass or Rough Cocksfoot (Dactylis
Glomerata).
Per pound, 20c.; 20 pounds, $3.60; 100 pounds, 16.00
Well adapted for sowing under trees and orchards, and
very valuable either for grazing or for hay. Sow twenty
to twenty-five pounds to the acre.

Red Fescue (Festuca Rubra).
Per pound, 20c.; 20 pounds, $3.60; 100 pounds, 16.00.
Well adapted for gravelly banks and dry slopes. Sow
twenty to thirty pounds to the acre.

Red Top (Agrostis Vulgaris).
Per pound 15c. ; 20 pounds, $1.60; 100 pounds, 7.00.
A valuable Grass. If sown on moist, rich soil, it will
grow two feet, and on poor, gravelly soil, about half that
height. Sow fifteen to twenty pounds per acre.

Rescue Grass (Bromus Schraderii).
Per pound, 25e.; 20 pounds, $4.40; 100 pounds, 20.00.
A native of Australia; particularly recommended forre-
sisting the drought better than any other variety, and will
thrive on any soil, except where there is a superabundance
of moisture. Sow thirty to forty pounds to the acre.

Sheep Fescue Grass (Festuca Ovina),.
Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $2.60; 100 pounds, 12.00.
This variety grows naturally on light, dry and sandy
soil,and on elevated mountain pastures. Sow twenty-five
to thirty pounds to the acre.

Sweet Vernal Grass (Antoxanthum Odoratum).
Per pound, 20c. ; 20 pounds, $3.00; 100 pounds, 12.00.
Is remarkable for giving out a pleasant, sweet smell

during the process of drying. Sow twenty-five to thirty
pounds to the acre.

Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena Elatior),
Per pound, 25c.; 20 pounds, $4.00; 100 pounds, 18.00.
This produces an abundant supply of foliage, and is
valuable for pasturage on account of its early and luxuri-
ant growth. Valuable as a soiling crop. Sow from thirty
to forty pounds to the acre.

Timothy (Phleum Pratense).
Per pound, 15c. ; 20 pounds, #1.40; 100 pounds, 6.00.
This is decidedly the best Grass for hay, making a large

return on strong, rich clay, of medium state of moisture,
Sow twelve to fifteen pounds per acre.

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GLOVER SEEDS.

Prices given subject to market fluctuation.

Express or Freight charges to be paid bythe purchaser; if to be sent by ma‘l add 10c per pound to prepay postage.

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Alfalfa.

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Alsike Clover.

Alfalfa, Lucerne or Chilian Clover (Medicago
Sativa).
Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $2.40; 100 pounds, 10.00

A yaluable forage plant, particularly adapted for the
Southern States. It lasts from eight to ten years, as the
roots penetrate from ten to fifteen feet in the ground; but
it requires a deep soil, well cultivated and richly manured.
The sun must have free access to Alfalfa, and the ground
must be rolling to enable the water to pass off readily, for
wet undergrcund is fatal to the plant. Alfalfa claims to
bear the palm as a forage plant, coming earliest in spring
and remaining latestin fall. Sow in spring or fall twenty
to twenty-five pounds to the acre.

Alsike or Swedish Clover (Trifolium Hybridum).
Per pound, 20c.; 20 pounds, $3.20; 100 pounds, 14.00

A native of Sweden, perfectly hardy, and stands drought
well; large return in hay, is excellent for soiling, and for
bees itis unsurpassed. Sow in spring or fall, about eight
to ten pounds per acre. a

Bohkara Clover, White (Melilotus Albus Altissimus).
Per pound, 25c.; 20 pounds, $4.40; 100 pounds, 20.00

This is a tall, shrubby-like plant. growing to the height
of four to six feet, with numerous small white flowers of
great fragrance. Eight to ten pounds sheuld be sown per
acre in the spring. The seed we offer is hulled, extra
clean seed.

Burr Clover (Medicago Maculata,) California Burr
Clover, Spotted Medick, Yellow Clover.

Per pound, 25¢e.; 20 pounds, $4.00; 100 pounds, 18.00

An excellent fodder plant for the South. The stems are
creeping and soon spread overa large area. Flourishes
in dry soils, and is not affected by the drought of Southern
winters. The seeds are contained in small, burr-like pods,
hence the name, About twenty pounds of burrs should be

sown to the acre, and on good soil, lightly covered, will
soon spread over the entire surface.

Yellow Trefoil Clover (Medicago Lupulina),
Per pound, 25¢.; 20 pounds, 4,40; 100 pounds, 20.00

A variety with yellow flowers, of spontaneous growth.
Sow in March or April, abont eight to ten pounds per acre.

Clover.

Scarlet

Red Clover. White Clover,

Espersette or Sanfoin (Hedysarum Onobrichis).
Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $2.40; 100 pounds, 10.00

A valuable Forage Plant for the North, West and
South. Itis especialiy adapted todrysoils sands, gravels
and barren regions, where rainfall is scarce and irrigation
not easily obtainable. To produce a good stand, forty to
fifty pounds should be sown totheacre. Itis greenall the
year round, and produces three crops, sometimes five.
Roots have been found 12 to 16 feet in length, and if once
established will stand six to eight or more years.

Honey or Bee Clover (Melilotus Ceruleus).
Per pound, 35c.; 20 pounds, $6.40; 100 pounds, 30.00
As the name indicates this Clover is very valuable to bee-

keepers. It will take eight to ten pounds tu sow anacre.

Red Clover (Trifolium Pratense),
Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $2.40; 100 pounds, 10.00

This invaluable plant succeeds on any soil of moderate
fertility if sufficiently dry. May be sown in autumn or
winter in the South, or in this latitude upen the snow, im-
mediately previous to its disappearance, by which the seed
is distributed with regularity and carried down into the
crevices of the soil. From eight to ten pounds of good seed
is required for an acre. ; wa -

White Dutch Clover (T. Repens).

Per pound, 35c.; 20 pounds, $5.50; 100 pounds, 22.06

An excellent Clover for pasture, forming in conjunction
with the Kentucky Blue Grass, the finest and most nu-
tritious food for sheep and cows. Its flowers are also a
favorite resort for the honey bee. It succeeds on all rich
clayey lands, if not too wet. It takes six to eight pounds
for an acre. ‘

€rimson Trefoil or Scarlet Italian Clover (Trifolium
Incarnatum),.
Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $2.40; 100 pounds, 10.00

In warm climates four or five cuttings are made during the
season. It grows about one foot high; makes good hay.
Shouid be sown in Fall, about ten to twelve pounds per acre.
New crop readyin August. Price upon application.

P. S. CO.’S GRASS SEED MIXTURES FOR PASTURES, ETC.

P.S. Co.’s Grass Seed Mixtures for Permanent Pastures consists of the following varieties : Creeping Bent
Red Top, Orchard Grass, Kentucky Blue Grass, Sheep’s Fescue, Hard Fescue, Meadow Fescue, Meadow Foxtail,
English Perennial Rye Grass, Italian Rye Grass, Sweet Vernal, Tall Meadow Oat Grass and some suitable Clover

Seeds, etc., mixed in proper proportions.

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These mixtures are particularly recommended to every farmer receiving this catalogue who desires to lay any por-
tion of his farm to permanent pasture. We have prepared these mixtures of grasses for this purpose which we consider
unequaled. They contain nothing but the most desirable varieties, such as will insure a heavy stand for a number of
years. When you order, write either you want to sow on light, medium or heavy soil.

On ordinary fertile soil 50 pounds of our mixture is guflicient to seed one acre, but where the land is poor a larger

quantity will be necessary
B.S. Co.’s Grass Seed Mixtures, for Pastures
Will sell 10 lbs. at 20 lb. price; 30 lbs. at 100 Ib. rate.

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ee itis wares per 20 lbs., $3.40; per 100 lbs., $15.00
Express or Freight charges to be paid by the purchaser.

PLANT SEED CO., 812 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 63

GHOIGE SEED FIELD CORN.

The Seed Corn we offer is grown for this purpose, carefully selected and shelled.

We make it an invariable rule to test our Seed Corn carefully before sending out, and our customers
may depend on getting Seed Corn that will grow perfectly under favorable circumstances.

Terms:

Cash with Order.

FREIGHT CHARGES PAID BY THE PURCHASER. PRICES INCLUDE SACKS.

TWO NEW VARIETIES FIELD CORN.

DUNGAN’S WHITE PROLIFIC AND EARLY GOLDEN CABLE.

Per peck, 50c.; bush., $1.75; 2 bush., 3.00.

Dungan’s White Prolific Corn matures in about 105

to 110 days; is one of the largest White Corns grown; has
a very deep grain, small cob, and every cob pure white.
One of the greatest points in this Corn is its yielding
capacity, outyielding any other known variety to us,
fuily half of the stalks producing two to three large,
well-developed ears. Dungan’s Corn makes a large
foliage and will stand a drouth to a much greater de-
gree than any other variety. Dungan’s Corn was
planted on thesame ground With ordinary Corn, Dun-
gan’s Corn yielded %O bushels per acre, where the
ordinary Corn only yielded 35 bushels per acre.
When Dungan’s Corn will yield you from 20 to 30

bushels more per acre than ordinary Corn, we can not —

see how you Can afford to miss planting it, as it will pay
you more than one hundred fold. It is no uncommon
thing for Dungan’s White Prolific to yield even 100
bushels per acre, and it has taken more premiums at
fairs than any other variety. The Seed Corn we offer is
true, grown trom stock purchased from headquarters.

MURDOCK’S OLD FAVORITE OR NINETY DAY.
Per peck, 35c.; bush., $1.25; 2 bush., 2.25. _

This is a medlum sized, extra early and exceedingly
handsome Yellow Dent variety, with deep, rich oily grain,
and small red cob. Will mature in from eighty-five to
ninety days; average yield is from seventy-five to eighty
bushels per acre.

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PRIDE OF THE NORTH—Yellow.

Per peck, 35c.; bush., $1.25; 2 bush., 2.25.

An extraearly Dent variety, ripening with the Flint sorts,
and can be successfully grownfurther norththan any other
variety of Dent corn. Stalks small, with broad leaves,

. Ears short, twelve to sixteen rowed, well filled. Grain
long, yellow, making an extra quality of meal. Matures
in ninety days.

EARLY ECLIPSE—Yellow. |

Per peck, 35c.; bush., $1.25; 2 bush., 2.25.

This variety is avery vigorous grower and immensely pro-
ductive having a proven record of 125 bushels upon one
measfured acre. Har averages in length about9 inches,rows
from 16 to 26in number. Grain very long and deeply dented;
color deep orange yellow. Cobvery small and red; quality
very sweet and nutritious. Stalks very leafy and make
excellent fodder.

THE LEAMING YELLOW.

Per peck, 35c.; bush., $1.25; 2 bush, 2.25.

A Yellow Dent variety; very small red cob, witha deep,
long grain, of a rich golden color, matures a crop in ninety
days, and will, if planted by the lst of June, under ordi-
nary Culture, grow, ripen and be fit to husk and crib by
September Ist. Very productive, yielding from 90 to 100
bushels to the acre.

= PIASA QUEEN -—Yellow.

Per peck, 35c.; bush., $1.25; 2 bush., 2.25.

A very large moderately late variety of pure yellow Dent
Corn. This has a proven record of 109 bushels upon one
measured acre, 10 to 16 inches in length; having from 14
to 28 rows. Color deep yellow; grain broad and long and
deeply dented, of very best quality; stalk stout and vigor-
ous very leafy. Does well upon all good soils, but is sure
its best upon Black Prairie or Strong Bottom Land.

EARLY GOLDEN CABLE.
Per peck, 50c.; bush., $1.75; 2 bush., 3.00.
Description as received from the originator.

This variety was originated in Northwes ern I]linoisand
never was offered before. The stock seed from which this
year s Crop was grown consisted of 44 pounds of Ear Corn,
which shelled off41 pounds of corn. It is very early matur-
ing, with the Pride of the North, and outyielding that
variety almost two to one. The stalk is about 7 feet in
height and very leafy, making the best fodder of any vari-
ety. The small cob and large grain make it the best corn
to be had for feeding purposes, and by planting very
thickly will produce as much peracre as any variety, and
its extreme earliness makes it almost certain to produce a
crop. It can be planted as late as the last of June and
will mature before frost. The Seed Corn we offer of this
variety was planted the 10th of June and was thoroughly
ripe by the 15th of September and was out of frost by the
5th of September. Itis a Truly Wonderful Corn. We have
procured the whole stock from the originator and offer it
the first time this year. Try it.

CHAMPION EARLY WHITE PEARL.
Per peck, 35c.; bush., 1.25; 2 bush., 2.25.

An extra early, pure white variety of the Dent family;
very productive and exceedingly heavy, maturing in 85 to
90 days from the time of planting. Very prolific, and has
yielded 132 bushels of shelled corn peracre. The grain is
extra deep and wide, two of which will more than span the
cob, whieh is very small. The stalk is short and thick, and
often bears two good cars. It roots deeply and stands the
storms well.

ST. CHARLES—White.
Per peck, 30c.; bush., $1.00; 2 bush., 1.75.

An old well-known variety, Redcob. Extensively used
for ensilage.

SWEETCORN FOR FODDER.

Per peck, 40c.; bush., 1.50; 2 bush., 2.50.

There is nothing better for green feed, or for curing for
winter, than SweetCorn. Cattle highly relish it,and when
fed on it keep in fine condition and give an abundance of
milk. It has the great merit of being so sweet and palata-
ble, that cattle eat every part of the stalks and leaves.
Also excellent for soiling. Sow in drills or broadcast.

SEED POP CORN.

If wanted to be sent by mail,add 10¢. per pound to prepay
postage.
MONARCH WHITE RICE POP CORN.
Per pound, 15e.; 10 pounds, $1.00.

A superior quality of Pop Corn, very easily popped and
very sweet, tender and white after being popped. It is
very productive.

SNOW BALL POP CORN.
Per pound, 15c.; 10 pounds, #1.00.

This fine large eared variety is a cross between White
Rice and Pearl Pop Corn, and is a very meritorious variety.

QUEEWN’S GOLDEN POP CORN.

Per pound, 15c.; 10 pounds, $1.00.

This variety the ears of which are from six to eight in-
ches in length, is the largest and most productive of this
class of corn. Kernels large, rich yellow color.

64 PLANT SEED CO.’S soth ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE.

SEED GRAIN.

TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER.

Express or Freight Charges always to be paid by the purchaser.

Prices given here include Sacks.

BEST THREE VARIETIES OATS IN CULTIVATION.

We will sell 5 Bushels at 10 Bushel Rates.

Sow about three bushels to the acre.

THE LINCOLN OAT.

Per peck, 35c.; bushel, $1.10; 10 bushels, 9.00

In describing this Oat we can-
not do betier than quote the
description of the introducers:
Facts are what buyers want and
these facts we will present briefly
as follows:

First—That the Lincoln Oat has
produced one-third more than
any other yariety grown in the
same localities.

Second—It ts very early.

Third—It has thus far proven
itself entirely rust-prcof.

Fourth—It stands up better
than any other sort.

Fifth—It is best for feeding on
account of its thin hnil, heavy
meat and soft nib,

Sixth—It is best for oatmeal or
grinding for the same reasons.

The Lincoln Oats we offer to
our customers were grown for us
in the Norihwest from original
stock, consequently it is strictly
pure and a very fine sample.

BLACK MAMMOTH CLUSTER.

Per peck, 35c.; bushel, $1.10; 10 bushels, 9.00

‘*The Black Mammoth Cluster’’
Oat originated in Western New
York, and was put out two years
ago by one of the most reliable
seed-grain growers of the State,
jus$ an acre each among twenty
farmers,onall kinds of soilalong-
side of all the standard varieties
of oats, so as to give them a
thorough test; the result of this
method of testing them is unsur-
passed, the three highest yields
being 114, 105 and 104 bushels per
acre respectively. The average
yield of 20 acres, all on different
farms, was 87 bushels per acre>
an average of some 30 bushels
per acre more than the different
kinds that grew alongside of
them. The “Mammoth Cluster’?
is early, has a very stiff straw—
standing up well—a very strong
grower, bearing aloft a long head
With the grains set thickly to-
gether.

MEXICAN GRAY.

Per peck, 35c.; bushel, $1.10; 10 bushels, 9.00.

We print description as given by the originator—An extremely early maturing variety, several days ahead of
“Bonanza.” Very prolitic, never fails to outyield all varieties with which it is bronght in competition. Straw short and
stiff, does not lodge, and will stand up on rich soil better than any other known sort. Of particularly good value for the
Southwest and West, as it matures its crop before the hot winds have set in; this feature alone should commend it to the
farmers of these sections; add to these its prolificacy, strength of straw, freedom from rust, beauty and great weight of
berry, and the fact that it has a greater percentage of kernel to berry than any white oat, makes it the most desirable intro—
duction of recent years.

WIDE AWAKE OATS.

Per peck, 30c.; bushel (32 lbs.), 90c.; 10 bushels, $7.50

This variety stools heavily, has strong, straight straw,
standing well; succeeding in a wide range of climate and
soils.

WHITE RUSSIAN OATS.

Per peck, 30c.; bush., (32 Ibs.) 90c.; 10 bush., $7.50.
The White Russian Oats are prolific, and with ordinary
cultivation will yield 75 to 100 bushels per acre. They are
extremely hardy, enduring the coldest climate in our

country without injury, and are absolutely rust proof.

WINTER SEED WHEAT.

We always endeavor to have a full stock of choice Seed
Winter Wheat on hand for fall sowing in due season. All
the newer varieties we have grown for us especially for
Seed purposes, and our customers when buying from us
can rely upon getting the genuine article.

Our Seed Wheat Circular will contain full description
and prices of all the different varieties we will have for
sale. Ready about first week in September; if wanted,
write for it; it will be mailed free to all applicants.

SPRING SEED WHEAT.

White Fife—A Northern Hard Wheat. Very productive.
Per peck, 50c.; bush., (60 lbs.) $1.50.

SEED BARLEY.

Barley, Common—Market price.

SEED RYE.

One and a half bushels to the acre.
Seed Rye, Common—Per bushel, (56 lbs.) $1.00.

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FARM AND FIELD SEEDS, ETC.

Terms: Cash with Order. Prices subject to fluctuation. Two Bushel Bags, 15 cents extra each.

Freight charges always to be paid by the purchaser. If by mail 10 cents per pound must be added for postage.

DWARF FIELD BEANS.

a
It takes one and one half totwo bushels to plant an acre.
If by mail add 15 cents per quart for postage.
Dwarf White Navy, Choice—A standard sort for field
culture. Seed white, nearly round. Very productive.

Quart, 15¢.; peck, 90c.; bushel, $3.00

Boston Small Pea or Soup Bean—Very early, hardy
and prolific. Theripened seed is white, small, round and
handsome. The vine is a rank grower, with profuse
foliage, and the pods grow main)" in clusters of four.

Quart, 15c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.50

Prolific Tree Beans—Growing about twenty inches in
height, branching out in all directions, bearing its pods so
high that they donot touch the ground. They resemble

‘the common Navy Beans, more rounded at the ends and
very white, cooking in less time.

Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.25; bushel, 4.00
| BROOM CORN.

Requires similar soil and culture as corn, but should be
planted later. Itis frequently planted in drills three and
a half feet apart, leaving the plants six inches apart.
Six pounds is sufficient to plant one acre.

Improved Evergreen Broom Corn—Grows about eight
to ten feet high, stands up well, and is entirely free from
crooked brush. The fibre is long and fine. Its greatest
value to growers is in the fact thatit will not get red in the
field before it is cut, but is strictly a green variety of
brush, and will always command the highest price.

Per peck, 50c.; bushel (48 pounds), $1.50
BUCK WHEAT.

Should be sown at the rate of from two to three pecks
peracre. Theaverage yield is about thirty bushels pes
acre. Should be threshed as soon asdry, on the ground or
barn floor. If allowed to stand in mass it quickly gathers
moisture.

Common—The old well-known sort. Market price.

Silver Hulled—Is longer in bloom than the ordinary
sort. The husk is very thin, grain is rounder, of a beauti-
fullight gray color.

Per peck, 60c.; bushel (52 lbs.), $1.60

Larly Japanese—Sown at the same time with Silver
Hull, it proved one week earlier and yielded twice as
much. The kernels are twice the sizeof any other buck-
wheat, of a rich, dark brown color, and manufacture a
superior flour. Owing to its branching character, only
one-half as much seed is required per acre, while the
straw is much stiffer and stands up better.

Per peck, 50c.; bushel, $1.50
Non=Saccharine Sorghums.

These varieties bear dry weather well. Where corn will
wholly fail for want of rain at a certain stage, these plants
simply stop and wait for rain, and then go on and make
their full yield. In weight of grain they will make more
per acre as the same land will make of corn. In the way
of dry forage, they make enormous returns, at a cost less
than the cost of gathering alone of corn fodder. Their
cultivation is as simple as that of corn.

Kaffir Corn— a
Per pound, 10c.; 10 pounds, %5c.

White Branching Dhoura (White Millo Maize)—
Per pound, 10c.; 10 pounds, 75c.
Yellow Branching Dhoura (Yellow Millo Maize)—
Per pound, 10c.; 10 pounds, 75c.
Jerusalem Corn—
Per pound, 10c.; 10 pounds, 75c.
4ae-Special prices for large quantities.

CANE OR SORGHUM.

Well-known everywhere. Plant in warm, corn soil,
rather poor than rich, or at least manure with mineral
fertilizers, as ashes, bone meal, potassic manures, etc., in
drills 332 feet apart, to let the sunlight reach the stalks
and lower leaves to perfect the development of sugar.

Cane or Sorghum Seed.

For Producing Syrups.

Sow five or six pounds to the acre to grow for syrups.
Seed offered below is pure, true to name.

Early Amber Cane—This popular and well-known
variety is the earliest and makes the finest quality of
amber syrup and good sugar. Succeeds well from Texas
to Minnesota.

Per pound, 10c.; peck, 60c.; bushel (50 lbs.), $2.00.

Early Orange Cane—A well-known variety, well
adapted for the south ; it is from eight to ten days later than
the Early Amber; produces a syrup of excellent quality.

Per pound, 10c.; peck, 60c.; bushel (50 lbs.), $2.00.

Cane Seed for Fodder.

For Fodder sow about forty to fifty pounds broadcast
to the acre.
Early Amber—
Per peck, 35ce.; bushel (50 lbs.), $1.25.
Karly Orange—
Per peck, 35c.; bushel (50 lbs.), $1.25.
Mixed Cane—
Per peck, 35c.; bushel (50 lbs.), $1.25.

COW OR SOUTHERN PEAS.

This is not exactly a Pea, but more properly belongs to
the Bean family. Itis becoming known tv the North also,
as a highly valuable fodderand fertilizingcrop. Itrequires
a full season to mature in, and can probably be grown as a
second crop after wheatinthe North. if desired the pods
may be harvested for the grain, and the plants plowed un-
der to fertilizethe soil. Theseed or grain is ground and
used for cattle fodder; the stalk and leaves also make ex-
cellent fodder, fed green. Poor, sandyland may be greatly
improved by plowing under a crop of Cow Peas, and thus
made into afertileloam., Plantin a thoroughly pulverized
soil. If wanted to plow under for manure, sow with a
grain drill, in drills a foot apart. If grown for fodder or
the seed, plant three and a half feet apart and cultivate
thoroughly. The seed must not be sown until the soil has
become thoroughly warm. It takes from 114 to 2 bushels
to sow one acre. Weight per bushel, 60 pounds.

Black Eye—Seed large, round oblong; creamy white
with a large black eye.
Peck, 60c.; bushel, $2.00.

Black—Seed all black; called also ‘‘The Poor Man’s
Pea,” on account of its wonderful prolificacy.
Peck, 60c.; bushel, $2.00.

Clay Colored—Large seed, of a blue clay color.
Peck, 60c.; bushel, $2.00.

Whip-Poor-Will—The seeds are large. speckled brown
in color. Peck, 60c.; bushel, $2.00.

We generally have the above named varieties in stock,
but sometimes we are sold out of one or the other sort; to
save correspondence please name second choice when

ta ELD PEAS:

These are sown for marketing dry, for split peas or for
fodder for stock. For these purposes they are sown on
land in fair tilth and in good heart, plowed in the autumn
or early as possible in the spring, at the rate of 234 bushels
to the acre, either broadcast orin drills. Sown at the rate
of 14% bushels to the acre, with an equal quantity of oats,
they are cut and cured with oats either as hay or to be
threshed, when both grains are bound together.

White Canada Field—
Peck, 50c.; bushel (60 lbs.), $1.50.

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FIELD LUPINS.

lants known for soiling.

The Lupin is one of the best
It may be sown from April to July, and succeeds well in
the poorest soil; and many lands formerly poor, have had
their value greatly enhanced by plowing in the Lupin as a
manure. Weight per bushel, 60 pounds.

White... per pound, 10c.; peck, $1.25; bushel, 4.50
WOO fen x25. 7 ROO, 3 ho2235 1.25; ss 4.50
Waenlew.....<...=. - 200:>. 1.25; = 4.50

SUNFLOWER.

The Sunflower is rapidly acquiring a reputation as a
valuable farm crop. Its seeds are superior food for
poultry (said to improve the meat), and it has yielded forty
bashels per acre. The leaves are claimed to make excel-
lent cattle fodder. The plant affords efficient protection
from malaria, and should be liberally planted in hedges
about the house inall districts where that insidious disease
prevails.

Large Russian........... per pound, 15e.; 10 pounds, $1.00

SPRING VETCHES OR TARES.

Vetches aregrownfora tome crop. They can becheaply
raised, fed green, cured or ensilaged. In Scotland and Eng-
land they are grown largely for this purpose, and where
land is not adapted to hay, or is expensive, or pasturage is
.00r Or Costly, 1t will pay to grow vetches as a forage crop.
he seed, specially imported by us, are larger than the
common vetch, and will produce half as much againon the
same ground, are much more hardy than the common
kind, and stand up better on the ground, having a very
strong haulm. Sow two to three bushels per acre.

Per pound, 10c.; peck, $1.25; bushel (60 pounds), 4.50

WILD RICE.

Zizania Aquatica—An annual, which sows itself in the
fall, about middle of September, lies dormant all winter;
in spring commences to sprout, as soon asthe water gets
warm, reaching the surface during the first half of June.
It grows very rapidly, in one to eight feet of water.

Per pound, 25c.; 10 pounds, $2,00

BIRD SEED. .

Our Bird Seeds are always recleaned, fresh and sweet.

Mixed Bird Seed.......................... per Ib., 10c.; 3 ]bs. for 25c.
Mixed Canary and Rape Seed... “ 10c. ; 3 lbs. for 25c.
Clear Canary Seed ..................... 10c. ; 3 lbs. for 25c.
ci 0 2 Pte e eed “© 10c.; 3 Ibs. for 25c.
Bape Seedy: f: is: =. 73 5.. $s 10c.; 31bs. for 25c.
Maw S00 <a .css sc wscccrcewesercze et ceewecerereteess See! per Ib., 25c.

Lettuce Seeds for Birds 0-222. See per oz., 10c.
Sunflowcr Seed for Parrots....................e.0-000------ per Ib., 15e.
Cattle Fish: Donen per oz., 5c.
Canary Bird Treat.............. pee STEN Gils 10c. each, 3 for 25c.
Peters’ Mocking Bird Food .............. Gri hts per bottle, 40c.

If by mail, 10 cents per pound, and 30 cents per bottle Mocking Bird Food, must be added to prepay postage.

Tree, Fruit and Hedge Seeds.

Prices of Tree and Fruit Seeds given here, except when quoted by the bushel, include Postage or Free Delivery.
Special prices given on large quantities, We have no other Tree Seeds than those named here.

Box Elder—Per oz., 10c.; % lb., 25c.; lb., 75c.

Catalpa, Hardy—Per oz., 10c.; \& lb., 25c.; lb., 75e.
Mulberry Russian—Per oz., 20c.; % lb., 60c.; Ib., $2.00.
Tree of Heaven—Per oz., 10c.; %Ib., 25c., ; lb., 75.

Currant Seed—Large varieties, mixed ........... per 02., $0.50
Gooseberry Seed—Large English, mixed....... re 75
Raspberry Seed—Finest sorts, mixed.............. vid -50
Strawberry Seed—Large varieties, mixed...... ‘Z 50

Apple Seed—Per % lb., 20c.; lb., 50c.; bush., 40 lbse

$5.60.
Pear Seed—Per oz., 15c.; % lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50.
Quince Seed—Per 02z., 15c. ; 34 1b. 50c.; 1b., $1.50.
Peach Pits—Per bush., 50 lbs., $1.50.
Black Locust—Per oz ,10c.; 4 lb., 20e.; Ib., 50c.
Honey Locuat—Per oz., 10c.; % lb., 20c.; Ib., 50c.
Osage Orange—Per % lb., 20c.; lb., 50c,

Price per bushel upon application.

Lathyrus Silvestris Wagneri.

FLAT PEA.

A New and Valuable Fodder Plant.

This new forage plant has created quite a sensation all the world over. Some of its points of excellence may be men- |
Its roots penetrate the soil 30 feet, which enables it to withstand great extremes of coid and drought.

tioned as follows:

It has double the feeding value of Alfalfa, a crop richer than red clover. Its feeding ratio is 1 to 4.5, which is richer than
oats witha ratio of 1to6.5. Itis richer than the balanced ratios for fattening cattle, and is rich enough for fattening either
hogs or sheep Without any grain. It willlast50 years without manure and without re-sceding. It will draw double the
nitrogen from the air that alfalia or cloverdoes, hence itis the most valuable plant known for renovating worn-out soils.
It willcut 8 tons of hay peracreinaseason. When established, a field of it will fatten hogs without anycorn. Its growth
is slow the firsttwo years. The plants grow very little above ground the first ) ear, but the roots make rapid growth. The
second year the top thickens up, and the third year the plantis matured. The seed requires several weeks to germinate.
The Lathyrus Silvestris Wagneri now already cultivated all over Europe, thrives perfectly in all climates, even on
poor, sandy and stony soils, independent of continued aridity. The hay contains 25—30% Proteine (twice more than best
clover) and already after 3 years the plant does no more require any attending nor manuring, realizing during 50 years to

come constant and abundant crops.

CULTURE—Prepare a piece of clean ground ky deep plowing and thoroughly worklng. Plant the seed any time dur-
ing the firstsummer months. Wither drill or scatter by the hand in drills 12 to 15 inches apart. One plant to the square

foot is sufficient when established, hence the seeding is light.

Keep the weeds down. .

The seed we offer comes from headquarters in Germany; by buying from us you will have the guarantee to receive
the genuine highly improved, cultivated, constant ‘‘Lathyrus”’ free from all injurious alkaloids.
Per ounce, 30c.; % pound, 90c.; pound, $30 0, postpaid.

hes

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SEED POT ATOE Ss Terms: Cash with Order. Prices
» given include Packing. Jxpress or

<4 Freight charges always to be paid by the purchaser.

T: Potato crop last season in some sections was poor while in other localities it was only fair-

Potatoes would bring a better price if the other farm products were not so cheap. We havea

fine and well selected stock of all the varieties we offer, which were especially grown for us

North and East, and we have made prices very reasonable, and will fill orders at prices given as
long as our present stock will last. Special prices given on ten barrellotsandover. All orders subject to
approval.

Potatoes will be shipped in favorable weather only. We commence shipping potatoes about the first
week in March; if you want your potatoes shipped before that time, please state so in your order. We
ship them in good condition, carefully packed; and, after receiving a receipt ‘‘in good order’’ for them, our
responsibility ceases, and we will not be responsible for damage they may sustain during transit, from
either cold or heat.

Our barrels, if sold at prices given here, contain not less than 214 bushels potatoes each.

On LaTE ORDERS it will save time to state, in case supply of some kinds is exhausted, whether you
wish us to return money or substitute other sorts of same value.

is ; The Early Ohio stands at the head of the list and deservedly
EAR LY OHIO so, other varietics spring up claiming to beat every sort, but
. when it comes to test and trial the Early Ohio has no superior. It

2 iz now widely known and one of the most popular sorts. It has the

advantage of being fit for use and sale even before
fully ripe. The quality of the Early Ohio is ex-

Za cellent and the yield enormous. We Lave asplen-
LS did stock, grown, as are nearly all our potatoes im

the extreme north.
Per peck, 50c.; bush., $1.50; bbl., 3.50.

OHIO JUNIOR.

Per peck, 50c.; bush.,
$1.50; bbl., 3.50,

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This variety is al-
most identical with
the Harly Ohio in the
form and marking of
the tubers, habit of
growth,etc. The tub-
ers are oval oblong,
round at the seed end.
with full eyes, that are
almost even with the
surface. Itis an ex-
cellent keeper, very
productive, of fine
quality. Our stockis
true, but supply lim-

CROWN JEWEL.

Per peck, 50c.; bush., $1.50;
bbl., 3.50.

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A self-seedling of the Early Ohio. It
isa striking:y beautiful potato. Skin
is white and smooth; eyes shallow, Ne
but strong, flesh pure white and
floury, cocking evenly throughout.
The vines grow vigorously, the roots
extend very deep.y in the soil, re-
_ sisting drought, and its keeping quali-
ties are equal to the best. The potato
is an immense yielder, and is two to
three days earlier than the Early Ohio
and a week earlier than the Early Rose.

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EARLY MAINE.

Per peck, 50e.; bushel, $1.50; barrel, 3.50.

This variety was originated from a seed-ball of the Early
Rose, which it resemules. They grow very smooth, and
are remarkably early and productive. Raised on a large
scale they yielded, in Massachusetts, as high as four hun-
dred and ten bushels to the acre.

EARLY PURITAN.

Per peck, 50c.; bushel, $1.50; barrel, 3.50.

The Early Puritan far excels the Beauty of Hebron in
productiveness and quality, which indeed is saying a great
dealinitsfayor. The skin and flesh is very white; it cooks
dry and mealy, even when half grown. It ripens with the
Early Rose, greatly exceeds it in productiveness; the vines
grow strong, fast and vigorous, standing up firm as atree.

EARLY SUNRISE.

Per peck, 50c.; bushel, $1.50; barrel, 3.50.

This is a very valuable early sort, having produced
tubers fit for table use in less than fourteen weeks from
planiing. Tubers of uniformly good size; shape, oblong;
flesh, solid and fine grained, with rosy tint. Cooks dry and
mealy, even when first dug. .

PEARL OF SAVOY.

Per peck, 50c.; bushel, $1.50; barrel, 3.50.

Very early and fine flavored. The tubers are oblong,
fair andof large size; fiesh beautiful pearl white, hardy;
vigorous habit exempts it from disease. It is-very pro-
ductire, yielding from 300 to 400 bushels per acre under
favorable conditions.

NEW YORK EARLY ROSE.
Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.25; barrel, 3.00.
Standard variety for earliness, guality and productive-
ness.
EARLY BEAUTY OF HEBRON.

Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.25; barrel, 3.00.

An early, rapid growing variety, earlier than the Early
Rose, and excelling from 25 to 40 per cent.in yield. Too
well-Enown to need description.

BURBANK’S SEEDLING.
Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.25; barrel, 3.00,
This old standard is still quoted high in the market.
Well-known.
MAMMOTH PEARL.

Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.25; barrel, 3.00.

_ Handsome in appearance, free from rot and never hol-
low; skin and flesh very white; oblong to round in shape,

tubers large.
PEERLESS. -»

Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.25; barrel, 3.00.
A well-known productive variety.

THE FREEMAN.

Per peck, 50c,; bushel, $1.50; barrel, 3.50,

The great merits of this variety are its earliness
and long keeping qualities. It is also a first- |
class yielder, frequently producing six to nine |
pounds from a single hill. The tubers are oval in
shape, russet in color; flesh very white, both raw
and when cooked, fine grained and of the best
flavor. From the time they are as large as hen’s
eggs, they burst open when boiled with their jack-
ets on and are snow-white and floury. We had an
unusual demand for The Freeman last spring,
most orders for them we had to cut down to make
them ¢o around, but late orders we could not fill at
all and we were compelled to return hundreds of
dollars. We regretted the disappointment very
much. At present we have a fine stock in our cel-
lars now and will fill orders as long as they will last.

THE SNOW FLAKE.

— _
Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.25; barrel, 3.00.

The tubers are of a good, medium and uniform size;
elongated oval, compres-ed exceeding symmetrical and
remarkably uniform. In quality we do not hesitate to say
that nothing can surpass this variety; 1t8 mealiness, its
pure delicate flavor, and the evenness with which it cooks
through, have never been eclipsed by any potato. Early

and productive.
WHITE STAR.

Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.25; barrel, 3.00.
Tubers are oblong, large and handsome; in yield it has
proved remarkably prolific; flesh pure white, very mealy,
medium in season. It is a good variety for a general crop.

SEED SWEET POTATOES.

These should Never be Shipped Except in Boxes or
Barrels.

Grown, stored and handled especially for seed purposes.
We have a full supply of the following named varieties in
planting Season. :

Early Red Bermuda.
Yellow Nansemond.

Red Nansemond.
Southern Queen, White.

SWEET POTATOES AND SWEET
POTATO PLANTS.

On account of the early publication of our Catalogue, we
cannot make prices. Prices of Seed Sweet Potatoes will
be given on application about March 10, and of Sweet Po-
tato Plants about April 15th.

HUMPHREY’S CONCAVE POTATO KNIFE.

Price, postpaid, 30c. each; six for $1.50,

FOX’S POTATO BUG EXTERMINATOR.

The best Machine for Applying Liquid Poison,
PRICE, $5.00.

' panies each machine, and full directions for use.

PLANT SEED CO., 812 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO.

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THE “PLANET JR.’ GARDEN TOOLS.

They are

This very complete line of Tools is popular, and quite deservedly so.

reliable and accurate, and do not get out of order.

The “Planet Jr.”
HILL DROPPING DRILL.

Lee Ss. Co,’s Price,

6‘ Planet Jr.’? Hill Dropping Drill.

Has two carrying wheels, fifteen inches high and six

inches apart. Has a rubber double screw agitator and
a two-quart hopper. It sows in drills or drops in hills,
as desired, either four, six, eight, twelve or twenty-four
inches apart, and can be altered from one to the other in
an instant. Does not sow when going backward or
turning at end of row, andis altogether the most practical
and accurate seed Drill ever introduced.

“PLANET JR.”
COMBINED DRILL.

’§,Co.’s Price, $8.60

‘sPLANET JUNIOR” COMBINED SEED DRILL—
It is, without doubt, the very best Seed Machine made for
the two purposes, and does both well. The cultivating at-
tachments furnished with each drill are a plow, a pair of
protecting curved point hoes, a set of three cultivator
teeth, and a pair of rakes. All fhe blades are steel, har-
dened in oil, tempered and polished. A wrench accom-
By re-

moying the roller and using the hilling hoes, seed can be
dropped and covered deeply. Itcan be seen thatitis an
excellent sower; itis a first-class double wheel hoe while
plants are small; it is a first-class single wheel hoe; it is
an excellent wheel scuffle hoe; it opens furrows for corn,
beans and potatoes, and covers them; itis an admirable
Weight, packed, fifty pounds.

wheel cultivator.

~ “forty pounds.

“THE ‘PLANET JR.”

Combined Hill Dropping
and Fertilizer Drili.

P. S. CO.’S |
PRICE,

$13.50.

and Fertilizer Drill.

This is the same as the New Hill Dropping Seed Drill,
except that it has a fertilizer sowing attachment. It works
in a most perfect and regular manner, sowing any desired
quantity, aud is so arranged that the Fertilizer can be
placed either above or below the seed, covering it light-
ly. This machine is a perfect and invaluable tool for every
market gardener, onion and strawberry grower.

THE No. 2 SEED

‘PLANET JR.’’
DRILL.

‘PLANET JUNIOR” No, 2 DRILL—It has the fol-
lowing important advantages: An a‘justable opening
plow directly between the carrying wheels, the only posi-
tion and plan which insure opening and covering at a reg-
ular depth. It is shown in the engraving at work. A
spring back reservoir, which can be accurately and in-
stantly adjusted a hair’s breadth at a time to every kind

_ of seed, which it always sows with regularity, whether

there is much or little in the hopper. Weight, packed,

compiete “ Planet Jr.’? Catalogue Describing
Horse Hoes and Hand Machines sent on applica-

tion,

THE PLANET JR. TWELVE TOOTH
(SCRATCH) HARROW, CULTIVATOR

AND PULVERIZER COMBINED.

This valuable tool is the very best and jinest known for its intended
purpose. It, too, is provided with the ’91 Lever Wheel, and also with a
thorough Pulverizer Attachment, which leaves the ground in the finest
condition. The Pulverizer is controlled by a lever, which can be
operated in an instant by the foot, while in motion.
yaluable to market gardeners and strawberry growers. P.S.Co.’s Price

It is particularly

The Planet Jr- Scratch Harrow, Cultivator, with Expander, Lever Wheel and Pulverizing Attachment........ $7.50
The Planet Jr, Scratch Harrow, Cultivator, with Expander and Lever Wheel, no Pulverizer Wy altaactios acts hia eee 6.00
The Planet Jr. Scratch Harrow, Cultivator, with Expander, Plain, no Wheel and no Pulverizer...................... 5,00

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DHE “PLANET JR.’ DOUBLE THE “PLANET JR.’ SINGLE 4
WHEEL HOE, ‘
Q sy Weight, 35 Ibs. Packed. iin rape 5 ;
P.S. Co.'s Price, $5.80, Cultivator, Rake and Plow Combined, ’
Weight, 25 lbs. *

P.S. Co.’s Price, $4.50

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**<PLANET JUNIOR” DOUBLE WHEEL HOE, Cul-
tivator,. Rake and Plow combined, has the invaluable feat-

ure of tending both sides of the row at once;and inan The Plavet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake
onion field, one man with this hoe can do better and more and Plow combines lightness, great strength. variety,
work than six with ordinary hoes. The wheels can be set and adjustability of tools. Ithas one pair of garden rakes,
four,seven or ten inches apart. It has a pairof hoes,a one pair of long hoes, one set of reversible cultivator teeth, a
pair of plows, two pairs of cultivator teeth, a pair of rakes large garden plow and a leaf guard.

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and a pair of leaf lifters, making it capable of every va-
riety of gardeners’ work.

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THE “FIRE-FLY” SINGLE WHEET, THE “FIRE-FLY’’ WHEEL GARDEN
HOE. PLOW.
Cultivator and Plow Combined.

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Weight, 121bs. P.S. Co.’s Price, $2.00.

Weight, 20 Ibs.
This convenient tool combines lightness and strength Makes the care of a vegetable garden a pleasure. It
with great adjustability. The tools area pair of admirable takes the place of the plow or cultivator, requiring 2
hoes, a set of three reversible cultivator teeth, and a large, ex- no wide headlands to turn on, and is invaluable during ce
cellent garden plow. The whole tool is light and strong. all the gardening season. Just the thing inasmall garden. ow

The Planet Jr. All Steel Horse Hoes and Cultivators.

“PLANET JR.”
ALL STEEL HOE
AND CULTIVATOR
COMBINED, WiTH
WHEEL — This excel-
lent tool is made entirely
of iron and steel, except the handles;
has a patent lever expanding frame
which can be closed to five inches or
opened to twenty-four; has a side ad-
justment for the handles, by which they
may be setfrom one side to another by
loosening a single bolt; has a lever
wheel by which it may be changed to
any depth in aninstant; and is provided
with sucha variety of adjustable teeth
as enables itto do all kinds of one-horse
cultivation. The front two teeth are
three inches wide, and ofaform ag is
best adapted to enter the soil, cut off the
roots of eros weeds, and turn them
upside down, thus preparing for the
easy workivg of the rear blades. The
cultivator teeth cau be set to work deep

: ; or shallow, as desired. The patent side
steels are five inches wide, and by means of the patent side standards can be turned at any angle desired, or completely
reversed. This feature is found on the ‘‘Planet Jr.’? Horse Hoe alone. The rear steel is seven inches wide, and
designed to fill in the furrows made by the side steels, leaving a finely shaped bed around the plants. The tool is also fur-
nished with three extra cultivator steels which can be placed oa the three rear standards, thus making it a plain cultivator.
itis guaranteed stronger, better made and better finished than anything of the sort on the market. > Shae

.s. UO.’S ETICS,

Complete Illus-
trated Catalogue
of Planet Jr. goods
sent free on appli-
eation,

The Planet Jr. all Steel Horse Hoe, Cultivator, Lever Expander, with Lever Wheel. Weight, 75 lbs............. .... $7.50
The Planet Jr. all Steel Horse Hoe, Cultiyator, Lever Expander, without Lever Wheel. Weight, 65lbs........... 6.50
The Planet Jr. all Steel Cultivator, with Lever Expander and Lever Wheel. Weight, 60 lbs........................ ..... 5.60
The Planet Jr. all Steel Cultivator, with Lever Expander, without Wheel. Weight, 50lbs.............. ................... 4.50

PLANT SEED CO., 812 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 71

BH. Matthews’ Improved Seed Driil

It may be used in ficld or garden, and,
when in use, it opens the furrow, drops the
seed evenly and at the required depth, cov-
ers it, and lightly rolls the earth over the
seeds (causing them to germinate), and
marks the next row, all at one operation,
with great mechanical precision. It is well
and thoroughly made, and fully warranted
to sow, with evenness and regularity, all the
different varieties of vegetable sccds. It has
never been denied that the Matthews has no
superior. Has had for years the most ex-
tended sale of any tool of its kind. A special
feature of this Drillis the Steel Dial Gauge
and the Shut-Off Attachment. This connects
asmall slide beneath the hopper by a chain
and ring along the handle to the haud of the
operator; by this the dropping of seed can
be instantly stopped. By dropping the ring
the seed spout is again opened.

OLMSTED’S

RELIABLE
MOLE TRAP,

In this we have a usefu}
trap. Itis so simple in con-
struction and so safe to han-
dle, that a child may set it
with the same facility as a
grown person. It combines
allthe good points of traps
of similar make, and on ac-
count of low price has be-
come very popular.

PRICE, $1.50.

THE ILLUSTRATION represents the Lat-
est Improvements in Seed Drills by Mr. A. H.
Matthews. It will be scen by the cut that the
handles are now bolted to the frame of the ma-
whine and can be fixed at any height.

P. S. CO.’S PRICE,
$7.00.

Cahoon’s Broadcast Hand Seed Sower,

‘This Broadcast Sower is the best one of its kind in our
market. The grainis held in a light sheet iron hopper,
surmounted by a bag which will hold half a bushel of seed.
The seed is thrown from eight to twenty feet on each side
of the operator, the heaviest seed being, of course, thrown
to the greatest distance. With this machine, at a com-
mon walking gait, you can sow from three tofouracres
per hour.

Circular sent with each machine.
PRICE, BOXED.................. $3.25.

Hazeltine’s Hand Weeder and Scraper

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’ One-sixth of Full size.

A practical Weeder for all purposes,
Price, 20c.; by mail, 25c.

Express to be paid by the
Purchaser.

—«=—Hammond’s Slug Shot. —«,
INSECT DESTROYER.

Zzpress or Freight Charges always to be paid by the purchaser.

HAMMOND’S SLUG SHOT destroys all insects injurious
to House and Garden Plants, Shrubs, Trees, Vines, Potatoes, Melons,
Cabbages, Currants and Vegetables and Fruits of all kinds.

This preparation, though poisonous to insects, does not injure
we the foliage in the least, and acts in some meastre as a fertilizer to

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the plants. SLUG SHO

DIRECTIONS FOR USE—Dust the powder lightly over the
infected plants, so as to cover every part of them. &@-One appli-
cation is generally sufficient, but if a new brood appears, repeat
the operation at once.

For further information, send for our little book on Slug Shot.
Price per 5 Ibs,, 30c.; 10 Ibs., 50c.; 50 Ibs., $2.25: 100 lbs., $4.25; bbl., 235 Ibs., loose in bulk, $8.50.

Implements for the Economical and Effective use of Slug Shot.

= THE DUSTER is for applying Slug Shot. These
dusters are two sizes, holding half gallon and one gal-
Jon, and are bottomed with very finely perforated
material. Price, 30 and 45 cents each.

THE COMPLETE GARDEN BELLOW-—This im-
plement is intended for use among the roses,shrubs and
small trees. The tubes are sectional. Youcan get under
the leaves, over the leaves, or sideways. Price, $1.25.

The Duster.

72 PLANT SEED CO.’S soth ANNIVERSARY SEED CATALOGUE.

POULTRY SUPPLIES.

Express or Freight Charges always to be paid by the Purchaser.

**You can feed for Eggs just as you can for Milk, Beef or Fat
Pork,’’ and you can get plenty of

EGGS AT ALL SEASONS

—-BY USING——

RUST'’S EGG PRODUGER.

TRADE (THE HEN PERSUADER.) MARK

This preparation supplies just what nature needs for producing Eggs,
Plumage, Growth and Development, and in the exact proportions re-
quired. This exactness makes it s0 much more effective and economical than’
other preparations or home-made mixtures.

1 lb. Pkg. 234 lb. Pkg. 6 lb. Pkg. 10 lb. Pkg. 251b. Keg.

25c, 50c. $1.00 1.50 £ 3.50

If wanted to be sent by mail, add 18 cents per pound to prepay postage.

RUST’S HAVENS’ CLIMAX CONDITION POWDER—The only positive pre- Sear
yentiye and cure for Gapes and Poultry Cholera. All who have used Havens’ Climax j|\( PQULTRY OR STOCK KEEPER
Conditien Powder once will have itagain. Price, 140z. pKg., 25c.; if by mail, 40c.;

32 oz., 50c.; if by mail, 85e. Five pound box (equal to six 25c. packages), express Can Afford to do Without
charges to be paid by purchaser, $1.00, ;

The above Havens’ Condition Powder also cures diseases and keeps stock and fowls
healthy, it makes Turkey raising successful; it expels worms from horses, etc., harm-
lessly; it gives great and lasting benefitin heaves without theslightestinjury; itmakes
hogs thriveand fatten; it has stood the test of years’ use in every state and territory,
and itis free from every objection, and the good it does is real, lasting and great.

HAVENS’ ROUP PILLS—For the cure of Roup, Catarrh, Cold and Distemper.
Price, per box, 25c.; 5 boxes, $1.00, postpaid.

CRUSHED OYSTER SHELLS, for Fowls—Prepared from oyster shells thor-
oughly washed, dried and made sweet. Per 10 lbs., 30c.; 25 lbs., 50c.; 50 Ibs., 35c.;
100 lbs., $1.50; per ton (2000 lbs.), 25.00.

BONE FLOUR FOR CHICKENS, Etc—Made from carefully selected bone ground —
to a four, making a sweet, stimulating and highly nutritious food, which fowls and pigs a
eat greedily. Per 10 lbs., 40c.; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., 1.75; 100 lbs., 3.60. BUSTS RAVENS’ CLAS

CRACKED BONE, for Fowls—Made from white selected bone, and reduced to
about the fineness of cracked corn. Per 10 lbs., 40c.; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., 1.75; CONDITION POWDER
100 lbs., 3.50. -

FERTILIZERS) 2S eee

paid by the Purchaser. «

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Pure Bone Meal for Farm Purposes— pte tee e ae ns BET ok
It will take from 200 to 500 pounds to the acre, | P na eR ae be ee

Be oeceniseaieRbe 1Oabi SSeaperdbabes totheacre. Per25lbs., $1.25; per 50lbs., 2.25;
Z ‘ per 100 lbs., 4.00; per ton (2000 lbs.), 70.00.

75c.; per 50 lbs., $1.25; per 100 lbs., 2.00; Land Plaste G S toh

per ton (2000 lbs.), 32.00. debe tes wee ee

y : 3 specific effect upon clover, and is useful upon pota-
Peruvian Guano, First Quality — The toes, grass and grain. Per bbl. (about 275 lbs.),
quantity applied per acre varies with soils and

$1.75; 5bbls., 8.50; 10 bbls., 16.00.
crops, from 200 to 500 pounds, but it must always P. S. Co.’s Lawn Fertilizer or Lawn
be employed with caution. Per 10 lbs., 75¢.3 per Enricher—aA clean, portable and convenient
25 lbs., $1.50; per 50 lbs., 2.503; per 100 lbs., lawn dressing for New or Old Lawns. The quantity
4.50; per ton (2000 lbs.), 75.00. Less than 10 required per acre varies according to the condition

Ibs., lOc. per pound. of the lawn, from 800 to 1000 Ibs.; for a space 15x
P.S.Co.’s Universal Fertilizer—lIs guar- 20 feet or 300 square feet, a 10 lb. package will be
anteed to be uniform in composition, to contain not sufficient. Per 5 lbs., 25¢e.; per 10 lbs., 40c.;
less than five per cent. of ammonia, four per cent. per 25lbs.,75c.; per50lbs.,$1.25; per100lbs.,
of actual potash, and 8 per cent. of soluble phos- 2.00; per ton (2000 lbs.), 36.00.
phoric acid. To give a spoonful to each hill of Bowker’s Food for Flowers (For House
corn requires about 400 pounds to the acre; wheat, Plants)—An excellent fertilizer for house plants.
400 lbs.; rye, 300 lbs.; oats, 300lbs.; grass, 400 Clean to handle, without odor, produces rich, green
lbs.; potatoes, 400 lbs.: turnips, 200 lbs.; roots in growth and profusion of flowers, if used according
drills, 250 lbs. Garden soilfor general crops re- to directions which accompany each package. Smal]
quires 400 to 600lbs., well mixed etc. Per 25 )bs., package (6 0z.), 15¢., or by mail, 20c. Large
75c.; per 50"lbs., $1.25; per 100 lbs., 2.25; package (14 0z.) enough for twenty plants, six

per ton (2000 Ibs.), 40.00. months, 25c., or by mail, 40c.

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Plant Seed Company Publish the following Catalogues during the
Year, which will be Mailed free upon application.

Plant Seed Company’s Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue and Price List of Field, Grass,,
Vegetable, Flower and Tree Seeds, Seed Corn, Seed Grain, Seed Potatoes, Onion Sets, Garden Seed Drills,
Cultivators, etc., is published about January ist, every year, and will be mailed free to all applicants.

Plant Seed Company’s Descriptive Catalogue, in German, ready January ist, and mailed free

to all applicants.

Plant Seed Company’s Wholesale Market Gardeners’ Price List, containing special prices of
Vegetable Seeds to Market Gardeners and large buyers of Seeds, ready January ist, and mailed to
Market Gardeners and Truckers upon application.

Plant Seed Company’s Seed Wheat Circular, ready in August, and mailed free upon application.

Plant Seed Company’s Price List of Dutch Bulbs, ready in September, and mailed free to all

applicants.

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P, S. COMPANY’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE FOR 1895.

VEGETABLE SEEDS. PAGE.
PAGE VUE CASe SUC AIo meen see eee]
Prhichoke Seeds. 2... ..cc eles BCC Ret 29
a TELOXOWISE see Oe a 37 Bo leiae. seesereeaenensccceneeecccceeerineeeesesonae sal
r icy Dang MO nnn Snare el ue ee
eee 88 | Radish ence 30, 31, 32
Miaotiste eo e yk. Heli babe Wo = ypu eps ys UPD ie od aan
pare ee Aron ST Rei 4, 6 | Rhubarb Seed................... re alae 28
cee eer ela IMAL. ee 5 | Ss TRO OUSE a ee ee a 37
¢¢ Pole or Running...............5 | Rutabaga -... ee ee 36
Be Mm en Otdenian els a 5 | Salsify or Oyster Plant................ 28
Egerton Ree Ae reais Oiisavoy. Cabbage 13
acco ee ete ne ea Orica Wallen eae eee ae 32
inrussels Sprouts... e200. OWS UNO ie ee a eta Oo
Gabbage. G8... 10, 11, 12, 3 MSONOZISIIY sacroscecasce conver soorerta 4 Soon Heeecnch 32
SAMO a re ee ee Ajoucar Beet... ee ated eS 10
CHAO oI Eee heh et ql GC WaCCO eee 33
@alitlower ee ee ele... NS) ON CO 34, 35
Cia sire si a a ol ae (55H od LOB Ob ORR rs uns eA rast oe areata
Pbiony DE ees o deaenclc oaeeat oe Roses taeee tet tees i MISCELLANEOUS.
Gomme Garden yh te 8 | Discount on Seeds in Packets 3, 39
OG NEYO) 6 ea eae ie er ee een tae ae 63 | How to make a Hot Bed.............. 38
¢é
ce Sueob Folder ........63|FARM AND FIELD SEEDS.
Corn Salad Seed...........-.2-:::c:eeee Li Allitaltar Clover er ot ee. 62
Cress and Water Cress................ Wan eants SEuel da eet ence 8 i oes ek 65
GO ermine eee 2 et 16 | Bermuda Grass Seeds.................... 60
Wane Eom 20 in 2 Se sel tte AGB Ckew ine ate is 2 ee 65
TB ero) RAG WoT esc ae ee ee ee Lf, SSLOOMA COM Mase ot ie see 65
TED TOG Th Ce Vt Boe Se eee oe ae em QO Came Seeds. eee ot ce 65
GIAO. ere URS, oa A ge of ClOVET: SCCdS 92.5. en eens Ae 62
ETO SCCO os oes te RA ce. Got COM. Dweldias ac w ho TREN eins 63
Horse Radish Roots..................--- S| Grass Seeds.k rie ene 60, 61
Kale or Borecole ......................:.---20| Lawn Grass Seed............0::ee
NOU ADE ete ee! PAU IIA DW § OH 01S eters seen wet none eens alge cere 66
Were Wien See a! tie et 19| Pasture Grass Seed Mixtures....62
LZ RUC Eee ee ee eaters Pat S el Oy Peanuts ce ee ee a ee 37
Mangel Wurizel.........................--. TO PeasiaWielars si. Skat cay 65
VTP TR e 1 hia ene ieee Olea pOnEB ne ‘¢ Cow or Southern................ 65.
Melon, Minot eee 2M Re OCALOES 24.0%). cee ek eee 67, 68
PO ater 23, 24|Sanfoin or Esparsette ................ 62
Mushroom Spawn ....... ..................22 Seed Grain, Barley ae hpieley 64
inwe Germs ue me ys 22 Oats Ae ce eee: 64
MECC EVUAN c-fos sie ice coe ele 28 ae 1 Ran /(e eee es mst es 64
Olina or Gumbo)... 28 cy Wiheat 0. eeuy) 64
Onion Seed ............:1:0+ 2oe0, 20 sweet: Potatoes. ......2. ee, 68
COE SITY * AS 21 ie | a a 37 | Sunflower Seed.......0...000. cccccceeeee 66
PUB 207 sca. ceel bee oh ee Zo baresion Vetches 220)... .800) 66
[PRYSIEUI/0) oe gae ee oe ae DS NV GEICO Me Rene ENUM 66
Peas, Garden NGw ey Wanter Wihieat. 0. obi... 64

LATHYRUS SYLVESTRIS |

WAGNERII.

The New Fodder Plant.
EPS See a Ue Se UK ad 66
FLOWER SEEDS

PAGEH
Collections ec wie ee 39)
Annuals
pico \ Wan RES at 39-50
Climbine,” Plants... 51, 52
Everlasting Flowers...........0......... d3
SweetiPeasg i ae yA
Ornamental Grasses......................
Seeds for Perennials.............. 54, 55
Carnation ead BL Cees ba BUA ITA MERON at 53
Seeds for Green House
I RaleW ality acetal aeren pe Mines \ 55, 56
BIRD SEEDS
1 PH OAS) pe ea tebe ak ae ea a ay CIT a SN 66
TREE, FRUIT AND HEDGE
SEEDS.
dE: Vert ey setae hatte See ae eer th ova el 66

SUMMER FLOWERING
BULBS, Etc.

INSECT DESTROYERS.
lus Shots ee. roe ee 71

9|SEED DRILLS AND GAR-

DEN TOOLS, Etc.

Matthews’ Seed | Drilligawerie 71
PAM UT ie Mersin n naieee 9
cé Hand Gute .69, 70
GG Horse Hoes, Etc....... 70
UG Scratch Harrow ee: 69
Cahoon’s Seed Sowerv.................... val
Mole Mira to ee Cy aie ew Ua
and Weeder ne OL Bn ene, 71
POULTRY SUPPLIES
LAR S ese ener een ar hs A BON ao ee 72
FERTILIZERS.
PACER Meee ee ato 59 and 72