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On this page we present to our customers a lithograph likeness of the LUTIE GRAPE, which we consider one of the most valuable and desir-
able grapes that has ever been offered to the people of the United States. This new grape originated on the farm of J. C. Coles, near
Nashville, Tennessee, and has been under cultivation in a small way for the last ten years. It is supposed to be a seedling from
some of the wild native varieties, but possesses sO many superior qualities overall other grapes that we introduce it to our
readers as oO of the really good things that accidentally turns up’ in a life-time. It is Decidedly the Barliest
Good Grape Grown andis Fit forthe Table Ten Days Before Any Other. When we add to this great productiveness,
strong and vigorous growth, freedom from disease, adaptability to all kinds of soils and climates, the beautiful
appearance of the large compact bunches and extra fine eating qualities, we have said enough to endear it to the
hearts of all lover of good grapes. It is Destined to Become the Grape for the Million, as it invari-
ably produces heavy crops under the most rugged cultivation and has never shown the least sign of rot.
blight, or disease of any kind. The bunches are compact, well shouldered; berries good size,
very thin skin of arich amber color; flesh sweet, melting, with a most delightful, refreshing, vinous
flavor. .Asa table grape itis unsurpassed, and the rich color, fine, large, beautiful bunches
makes it the most desirable market variety. If we were to plant only one grape vine it would
be the Lutie;.if we were to plant a hundred, 99 of them would be Luties. Good one year old
vines, by mail, 60c.; 2 for $1.00. Two year old, by mail, 31.00each. Two year old, by
express, 75c. each; 3 for $2.00.
WILSON’S NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES.
On the following eight pages we offer our customers Seeds of some grand new plants and vegetables that have been thor-
oughly tested and found worthy of all the praise we have given them. Every year we receive seeds and plants from all parts of
the world. These are thoroughly tested on our trial grounds, which comprise several acres, and none are offered for sale unless
they possess well-established merits, that will prove satisfactory to those who plant them. We make ita point not to overpraise
our goods, but prefer to let our customers find out their good qualities by their own experience.
THE JACKSON WONDER BEAN.
This most remarkable new bean originated with Thomas Jackson, of Atlanta,
Georgia, one of the most enterprising farmers of that State. It certainly isa
remarkable bean, and we can do it no better justice than to quote the following
description from the Southern Cultivator, published at Atlanta, Ga. Itsays: “Jack-
son’s Wonder Butter Bean is a combination bean, for when the flat pods are
just barely grown they are a perfect snap-short, and are delicious as a snap-bean.
After they pass this stage they are to be shelled and eatenas a Lima Bean.
Their flavor is rich and delicious. It is immensely productive, yielding at the
rate of one hundred bushels per acre. It is the finest stock food imaginable,
never sheds its foliage even in the driest weather. The foliage is profuse and
rich, the plant being a dense mass of leaves and beans. It begins to ripen its
rich beans quite early in the summer, and continues to bloom and ripen beans
until stopped by frost. It is one of the richest and most valuable forage crops
that can be grown. It isa perfectly dwarf bean, grows about two feet high,
loaded from the ground up with beautiful pods; has a strong, stiff stalk, which
enablesit to bear up its massive load of beans without polesor sticks. Pkt.,
25¢.; 5 pkts., $1.00.
HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA BEAN.
For those wanting to raise a few extra early Lima Beans for market or
family use, Henderson’s New Bush Lima Beans are decidedly one of the
most valuable kinds to plant. The bush is a strong upright grower, attains
the height of twelve to fifteen inches, and is literally covered with fine
pods from the ground up to the topmost branch. The quality of the
bean is fully equal to any of the best Pole Limas, and they have the decided
advantage of ripening early and bearing a continuous crop of excellent beans
of the best flavor until killed by frost. The past summer has proved the great
value of this new Lima Bean. We have letters from many of our customers
giving them great praise. One man in Ohio raised enough from two short rows,
each thirty feet long, tosupply a family of eight persons with all the beans they
wanted from July till October. Another gentleman, in Illinois, sold fourteen
dollars’ worth of beans from the product of four packets of seed.
_ J. H. BENNETT, Lancaster, Pa., October 19, 1890, writes: I got from you last
2 spring one pint Henderson’s New Bush Lima Beans. Planted them in rows two
The Jackson Wonder Bean. and a half feet apart, beans one footapartin the row. Our first picking was
made July 22d, the last October19th. From the product of that quart we sold thirty-eight dollars’ worth of beans, besides what
we used in our family. By mail, large pkt., 15c.; 2 for 25c.; pint, 35c. By express, pint, 30c.; qt., 50c.
DREER’S IMPROVED LIMA BEAN.
This remarkable bean, distributed to a lim-
ited extent last year, has fully confirmed all
the good qualities claimed forit. Itis a true
bush variety of Dreer’s Improved Pole Lima,
requires no sticks or polesof any kind, and
possesses all the good qualities of that excel-
lent well-known sort. The plants grow from
one and a half to two feet high, of a strong.
vigorous, bushy habit, producing pods in great
abundance. The beans grow close together
in the pods, are very thick, sweet, tender and
succulent. They ripen fully ten days earlier
than the Pole Lima. The first planting, made
May 4th last year, matured August 3d, ninety-
one days from planting. Second planting,
made May 30th, matured August 24th, eighty-
six days from planting, ten days ahead of the
Wen Dole variety. Many of the pods contained
\y five beans, and forty per cent. of them four in
a pod. Some of the vines had from one hun-
dred to one hundred and twenty-five full
matured pods each. Every lover of Lima
Beans who has tried them knows that Dreer’s
Improved Pole Limais the best eating Lima
Bean grown. The bush variety is fully equal
" to the pole, and is highly valuable for small
gardens or close planting. Sold in packets
only ; single pkts., 20c. ; 6 for $1.00.
BURPEE’S SADDLE BACK WAX
BEAN.
For those who want asnap-short wax bean
of superior quality and great excellence we
< a = ae : recommend this grand new variety above all
La : > g = others. It is unequaled in quality for a snap-
3 = short table bean. The fine, large, fleshy pods
are as thick as they are wide, and abso-
lutely stringless. When the pods are broken
: : there is no open space between the beans, all
being solid meat, and can be cut or sliced like a cucumber, without showing any hollow space. The quality as a snap-bean
is unsurpassed, being exceedingly rich, buttery and extra fine flavor. The vine is astrong, healthy grower, immensely productive,
the beans fit to use as soon as any other wax pod varieties. Grow eighteen to twenty inches high, stand up well; pods six to
seven inches in length, a beautiful rich golden color, never spot, blight or mildew. By mail, post-paid, large pkt., 15c.; 2 for
20c. By express or freight, pint, 30c.; qt., 50c.
A SPECIAL TRIAL OFFER In order that all may have a trial of the above new beans, and as we think they
3 = are much superior to any of the common varieties, we make the following low
offer: For 60c. in postage stamps or money, we will send by mail, post-paid, one full size pkt. each of these valuable beans.
For other good varieties of Bush and Pole Beans, see pages 11 and 12.
2 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
Another year’s trial has fully
convinced all who have tried
it of the high merit and gréat
value of the New Early All-
Head Cabbage. To have a
cabbage that will mature early
and produce large, solid heads
of extra quality, can be appre-
ciated by all, especially truck-
ers and large growers. This
the Eariy All-Head will cer-
aN tainly do, and we can show
A more than five hundred letters
from persons who haye tried
it, verifying this fact. The
following claims we make for
this newand valuable cabbage
and stand ready to prove, not
only by our own experience,
but by the experience of hun-
dreds of others, many of them
truckersand market gardeners:
First.—Earliness. That it
is the earliest of all large head
cabbages.
one-third larger than any other
early cabbage.
Third.—Uniformity. That
the All-Head approaches nearer
to a thoroughbred cabbage
than any other, not only in
uniformity of head, but also in
beautiful appearance, color
and solidity.
Fourth.—Quality. The
main feature of a good cabbage
is tenderness. In this the
Early All-Head surpasses all
other early cabbages.
Fifth.—_Adaptation. The
Early All-Head will do equally
well in all kinds of soils, heavy
or light, in all kinds of climate,
hot, dry or cold, and will pro-
duce fine heads in seasons of
= = oF drouth, when most other kinds
SSS would fail.
Sixth._Yield. By reason of. its compact habits of growth and absence of loose leaves, fully one thousand more heads can be
grown on one acre than any other large headed variety.
Seventh.—An All-Season Cabbage. The Early All-Head has the desirable adyantage of answering for a late as well as an
early cabbage, seed sown last of April or early in May. Plants set out in July will produce fine, large, solid heads, that will keep
good through the winter months.
Taking it all in all, we pronounce the Early All-Head one of the best, most valuable and most useful cabbages ever intro-
duced. By mail, post-paid, pkt., 10c. ; 3 pkts., 25c.; oz., 40c. ; 34 1b., $1.25; 1b., $4.00.
E. MILLER, Highland, N. Y., August 10th, writes: The All-Head Cabbage is all you~claim forit. I had large heads in just
forty-three days from the time the plants were set out. I set out four rows, two of the All-Head and two of Early Jersey Wakefield,
at the same time side by side and exactly the same number of plants, and had fine marketable heads of the All-Head Early two
weeks sooner than the Early Jersey Wakefield, and at least one-third more of them.
D. F. LoMBARD, South Casco, Maine, September 25, 1890, writes: I have been growing cabbage for the last twenty years, but
neyer grew so early a cabbage and one that made so good a head as the All-Head Early.
T. B. TURNER, M. D., Swedesboro, N. J., writes: I set out sixty plants of the All-Head Early Cabbage, and eyery plant
grew a large solid head,
F. M. Coox, Branford, Conn., October 7, 1890, writes:
The All-Head Early is an excellent keeper. Iintend to
raise them next season for both early and late cabbages.
From Editor of Popular Gardening, N. Y., October 6,
1890: Your All-Head Early Cabbage is righ *y named,
as every plant makes a fine, large, solid head. The best
we ever raised.
MARVIN’S SAVOY CABBAGE. |
Tt is a fact well known by all epicures and lovers of
good cabbages, that the Savoys are the best, most delicate
and finest flavored of all cabbages. In fact, a first-class
variety of Savoy Cabbage is little, if any, inferior to our
best cauliflower, and is much more easily grown. In this
new strain of Savoy Cabbage we have a variety so much
superior to the common Savoys, that it will be highly
prized by all lovers of this valuable and wholesome vege-
table. Marvin’s Savoy Cabbage originated with one
of the largest market gardeners on Long Island. It hasa
great reputation among the epicures in New York City.
Tested by the New York Experimental Station, it secured
the following flattering report: Twelve plantsset out June
23d: number of heads, 12; average weight, 5 lbs. 9 oz;
quality, the very best.
Marvin’s Savoy Cabbage is a highly improved strain
of the Drumhead Savoy variety. Heads large, compact,
leaves finely curled and of the most delicate, pleasant
flavor imaginable. The heads, when boiled, are exceed-
ingly rich, tender and partaking much of the taste of
= cauliflower. It is also one of our best winter keeping
i varieties. By mail, post-paid, pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25€. ; OZ»
Marvin’s Savoy Cabbage. 30c. ; 14 1b., 80c. ; 1b., $3.00. ,
‘For Wilson’s Improved Sure Head and other Cabbages, see pages 16 to 19,
NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1892. 3
THE MODOC CORN.
Many of our readers will remember the Modoc
war, when this powerful tribe of Indians commit-
ted so many ravages on the citizens of South
Dakota, until they were driven by the soldiers
intc theirstrongholds, ‘‘The Lava Beds.’ Finding
it a difficult matter to follow them into these
almost impenetrable passes, our troops, under
General Miles, concluded to starve them out, and
surrounded the Lava Beds for this purpose. It
will also be remembered how the wily savages
sent out a flag of truce, offering to surrender, and
were met at the entrance by three United States
commissioners, appointed for that purpose; and
how, instead of treating for peace, they fell upon
the commissioners and cut them to pieces before
assistance could be rendered. After this there was
no.more treating with the Modocs. Our soldiers,
on foot, penetrated these rocky beds, pursued the
Indians until they were either killed or captured.
All this is now a matter of history and can be
found recorded in the archives at Washington.
The Modoc Corn is one of the incidents of the
battle in the Laya Beds. One of our soldiers cap-
tured an Indian who had a few ears of peculiar
looking corn, on which he fed his pony. This corn
’ he saved until peace was restored, when returning
to his home in South Dakota, he planted the
grains from one ear. The result of this was so
Surprising, that the whole product was saved for
seed.- The spring following the first trial, he
‘planted five acres.
A sample ear of this wonderful and productive
corn was sent to us, with its history and descrip-
tion. We were so much fleased with its beautiful
appearance, and knowing our soldier friend to be
a responsible and reliable person, that we at once
contracted for the whole crop. Unfortunately a
heavy frost struck South Dakota the first of Sep-
tember, 1891, before the crop was fully matured,
and we were only able to get a few bushels fit for
seed purposes. Consequently we can only offer it
by the pkt., which, however, will be large enough
for each one of our customers to give it a fair trial.
The Modoc Corn is a white corn, differing from
all other varieties ever seen. The accompanyin
illustration was drawn from Nature, on the fiel
where it grew. The stalks grow to a medium
height seven to eight feet and are well supplied
with abundant foliage, making it-a valuable fod-
der plant. But the most peculiar feature of this
yaluable corn is the number and length of the
ears produced oneach stalk. The artist has
failed to portray the immense length of these
beautiful ears. Our friend in Dakota sent usa
drawing of one ear that measured full sixteen,
inches in length. When it is known that from
three to four of these large ears are often grown
on one stalk, no one need be surprised at the im-
mense yield claimed for the Modoe Corn. The
= — grains are large size, snow white, which gives the
A. Te = : re ear a very handsome appearance. Another im-
| ees 3 portant feature of this corn is the tender and floury
nature of the grain, which is entirely free from any hard or flinty substance, making one of the best oe
for feeding whole, either shelled or on the ear. Cattle or horses can as easily grind it as barley or oats.
As a forage plant this corn has no equal. Being abundantly supplied with long, green blades, and the
stalk tender and succulent, it makes the best fodder, either green or dry. Its bread making qualities
are superior to any other variety, not even excepting the Brazilian Flour Corn, as it can be ground so
fine as to be bolted same as wheat flour. The bread made from this bolted flour is said to be nearly
equal to wheat bread. The Modoc Corn ripens early, will mature as far north as Minnesota, and will
produce large crops on medium soil. By mail, post-paid, large pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25c.
: THE PRIMITIVE CORN.
The Primitive Corn is the natural wild corn of America, and was growing on this continent thou-
sands of years before it was discovered by Christopher Columbus. From this natural corn all our cul-
tivated and improved varieties hayesprung. It may interest our readers to know that this wild corn
is entirely different from any of our cultivated kinds and has more the appearance of wheat or barley
than maize or Indian corn, as every individual grain on the ear is covered with a husk or chaff, same
as wheat, and all enclosed in an outer husk, like common corn. The ancient inhabitants of Mexico
used to thresh their corn as we thresh wheat or rye, to rid the grains of the husks or chaff. After years
of culture, the husk became smaller and lighter each year, untilthey entirely disappeared, leaving the
grain clear, excepting the outer husk, as we now see it. In some of the wild and uncultivated parts of
Mexico the Primitive or natural corn can still be found growing wild, and the seed we here offer was
gathered and sent to us by one of our collectors in that country. It certainly is a great curiosity and
should be given a trial by all who are interested in-agriculture, especially those who are large growers
of this valuable commodity, if for nothing more than to learn how maize or Indian, corn first
originated. It is also curious and valuable for exhibition purposes, as it attracts universal attention
wherever seen. Another peculiar feature of the Primitive Corn is of bearing
small but sce grains on the tassel, from which new varieties can easily
be obtained. Our supply of this curious corn is quite limited, and we can
only offer it in pkts., which will contain enough for several hills. Each
pkt. will contain grains from the cob, covered with husk, and grains from
ae pen ee without husk. They should be planted separately. Pkt., lic. ; 2
pkts., 25c.
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For other varieties Field Corn, see pages 51, 52 and 69.
4. SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
S\) THE JERUSALEM CORN.
This grand new plant belongs to the Sorghum family, but
is entirely different from all others, not only in appearance of
=> the foliage, but also in shape of the heads and size of the
§/ (<=, grains, which much resemble small grains of Indian Corn.
U7 Wi The first few grains. were brought from Palestine, by a mission-
» |i ary, who gave two grains to a farmer in Finney Co., Kansas.
ii These two grains made five large heads the first season, which
shelled out nearly two quarts of corn. It is pronounced the best
Wye and surest grain crop for dry countries and seasons of drouth,
\\. and far superior to Kaffir corn, Dohoura corn, or Milo maize.
It grows four to five feet high, making one large head on the ©
\ main stalk and several smaller heads on side shoots: This
valuable cereal and forage plant received the flattering testi-
monial from Henry Clay Brooks, the Superintendent of the
United States Experimental Station, in Kansas:
GARDEN City, Kansas, October 27, 1890. This is to certify
that I raised a good crop of Jerusalem Corn on the unirrigated
part of the United States Experimental Farm the past season,
| which was the dryest season in the past fifteen- years at this
; point. I had ninety acres in crop with different kinds of forage
plants, and the Jerusalem Corn was the only kind that did
any good. I consider it one of the most valuable grains either
for man or beast. I have experimented in fattening hogs
AN with it, and they were in the finest condition of any hogs I
have ever seen. I have also used it in my family in the form
of hominy and cakes, and think it the best for these of any .
, grain I have ever tried.
The above testimonial, coming from such authority as
Z Wenry Clay Brooks, ought to be enough to convince any one
== of the great value of Jerusalem Corn, both as a grain and
forage plant.
\\ To the above we will add our own experience with Jeru-
salem Corn on our seed farms at Mechanicsville, Pa. Planted
on medium soil, May 20th, it was fit to cut September 20th, and
made an estimated yield of eighty bushels to the acre. The
stalks grow four and a half to five feet high, are abundantly
supplied with long succulent blades, and each stalk produced |
on an average three full heads. The grains are more than twice
as large as Kaffir corn; snow white, nearly all flour, and highly
AMARA TA \ ; valuable when ground for making hominy cakes, etc. Besides
ANANSI TEAS its great value as a forage plant, we consider it one of the best
Wan Moni SAN I ty grains for feeding all kinds of poultry, pigeons, birds, etc.;
KAA young chicks eat it readily, and seem tothrive on it better
than on any other feed. Every one should planta patch of Jeru-
salem Corn; three pounds will plant one acre. By mail, post-
paid, large pkt., 10c.; 44 lb., 15e.; lb., 50c.; 3 lbs., $1.25. By
express, lb., 40c. ; 3 lbs., $1.00.
NEW WHITE MULTIPLIER ONION.
It is seldom we can offer our customers a
more useful novelty in the vegetable line than
this valuable new onion. When the bulbs or
sets are planted out in the spring they com-
mence growing vigorously, and at once begin
to form ney sets around the main stem, as
seen in the illustration, so that at the end of
the season, instead of one large bulb, you have
from ten to fourteen fine onions, most of
which are a suitable size for eating or market
purposes. The smaller ones can be used for _
sets the following year.
The New White Multiplier Onions are
remarkably handsome in form and shape,
skin. silvery white, flesh snow white, fine
grained and remarkably pleasant flavor. The
largest bulbs grow from two to three inches in
diameter, and are all set regularly around the
main stem, as seen in the engraving. We
have received: some astonishing accounts
about this wonderful new onion.
One lady in Ohio writes: I.planted one
quart of the New White Multiplier Onion, and
raised from that one quart over twoand a
half bushels of nice onions, two-thirds of them
plenty large enough for family use.
Another customer in Illinois planted one
int, and had one anda half bushels of fine
arge onions, besides three or four quarts of
sets. /
R. D. BALDWIN, Hill Co., Texas, Oct. 29th,
‘ writes: Your new onion, the White Multi-
plier, is rightly named. They certainly are
the greatest curiosity I have everseen. Last
spring I paid one dollar for two quarts. We
thought the price pretty steep, but when we
gathered our crop in August I was satisfied
they were the cheapest onions I ever bought.
New White Multiplier Onion. We raised from these two quarts eight and a
half bushels of as nice onions as I ever saw, three-fourths of them plenty large enough for market.
Plant in rich soil early in spring, rows twelve inches apart, onions eight inches apart in the row. Keep them well a ane
clear of weeds. The small onions are used for sets the next spring. Last year we were unable to filla 1 our orders for eee
yaluable onions. Our supply this spring is ample to supply all demands at a lower price. By mail, post-paid, pint, 2c. ; quart,
50c. By express, quart, 40c.; two quarts, 75c.; peck, $2.50.
Death to all insect life, harmless to man or beast, Persian Insect Powder, see page 109,
NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1892. 5
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The Winter Pineapple Muskmelon differs from all other muskmelons, not only in character of the plait, but also in shape and
appearance of the fruit and its wonderful keeping qualities.
The vine is a strong and healthy grower, thriving on any good soil and bears abundantly. The melons grow very uniform in
size, weighing from nine to eleven poundseach. They are very thick meated, in fact might be said to be almost solid, only
haying a very small cavity for the few seeds they contain. A Winter Pineapple Melon will weigh nearly twice as much as
an ordinary muskmelon of the same size. The above illustration, reduced in size, shows exactly the shape of the melon.
The section or half melon is an exact photograph of a specimen given to our artist when the melon was at its best stage for eating.
The outer skin is a light green color, gradually suffused with rich yellow as the melons are ripening.
No other muskmelon that we haye ever tasted in our thirty years experience in growing and testing all kinds of melons, can
compare with this new variety in delicious taste and fine eating qualities. They have a remarkably pleasant, rich, spicy,
ineapple flavor, possessed by no other muskmelon, and cannot fail to satisfy and be appreciated by the most fastidious epicures.
Se aoe is a light green color, and although firm, is very rich and melting and can be eaten with the greatest relish clear to the
skin.
One of the most important features about this new melon is its wonderful keeping qualities. Melons picked from the vines in
autumn, before they are fully ripe, and put away in a cool place, out of danger of frost, will keep sound and sweet till late in
the winter. When wanted to use, bring them in a warm room; they will ripen up and be ready to use in a few days and have
their rich, pleasant, aromatic flavor, same as when picked from the vines in August.
The only drawback about this valuable melon is, the vines are more subject to bugs and borers than some other kinds. To
prevent this and secure a healthy growth, the best way is to remove the earth from around the plant one or two inches deep, when
three or four inches high. Wet the roots thoroughly with a solution of carbolic acid, diluted with water—half pint to five gallons
of water. Repeat this operation two or three times and you will have splendid melons. In the South this is not required.
_ This grand new melon will be offered by different seedsmen the coming season, under different names, but as we were the first
to introduce it, we can supply the genuine seed at low prices. By mail, post-paid, pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; 0z., 25c.; 44 Ib., 60c. ;
Ib., $2.00.
THE DIXIE WATERMELON.
This new melon originated with one of the largest melon
growersin North Carolina, and is a cross between the Kolb’s
Gem and Mountain Sweet. The outer skin is a dark green
color, beautifully striped with light green. Flesh deep scarlet,
firm, sweet, sparkling and refreshing. The rind, although firm
and tough, is remarkably thin, making it one of the best shippers.
One large melon grower in Nebraska, says: The Dixie is the best
and most productive watermelon tested by me out of fourteen
varieties. Another large grower, in New Jersey, says: The Dixie
watermelon is the best eating and most productive of any I have
everseen. They invariably grow toa large size, often weighing
forty to fifty pounds. The quality is not surpassed by any other
melon. The vines grow rapidly, rooting in the ground at every
joint, making them very hardy and unusually productive. We
offer genuine Dixie seed, as follows: By mail, pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts,
25¢e.; 02., 20c.; 14 Ib., 60c.; lb., $2.00.
RUBY GOLD WATERMELON.
The Ruby Gold Watermelon originated with Mr. A. W. Smith, of Georgia, who has probably done more to originate good
new watermelons than any one in the United States. Of thisnew melon, Mr. Smith says: The beautiful markings of ruby, red
and bright gold are so plainly shown and so distinctly divided in the melon when ripe, that it forms the most beautiful contrast
imaginable, when cut in slices and placed on the table. But, aside from this, the Ruby Gold Melon has other and more impor-
tant qualities, that will endear it to the hearts of all lovers of good melons. Mr. Smith further says: I honestly think it is the
most desirable novelty that will ever be offered. of its kind, for it cannot be approached in beauty of flesh, richness of
flavor and fine eating qualities, by any watermelon I have ever seen. The outer skin is medium green, with dark green
stripes ; the rind, although firm, is unusually thin, so that the melon can be eaten with the greatest relish, almost to the outer skin.
It is a hardy and vigorous grower, bears abundantly. The melons measure from twenty-seven to thirty inches in length, with pro-
portionable thickness, and will average from forty to fifty pounds. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; oz., 15c.; 14 1b., 50c. ; 1b., $1.50.
To keep the striped bug from melon vines, use Persian Insect Powder, page 109.
6 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
STACHY AFFINIS.
This new vegetable, lately introduced from China, is now attract-
ing great attention, especially in districts where swine are raised.
In England, the agricultural papers are praising it extravagantly. The
bulbs are from one to two inches in length and produced in great pro-
fusion. On our own grounds, the past season, they yielded a bushel
of tubers to every ten feet of row. Where raising hogs is a busi-
ness, no other grain or vegetable will yield as much feed to the acre as
Stachy Affinis. A quarter or half acre planted with this highly
valuable esculent root will afford more and better feed to a drove of
swine than anything else that can be raised on the same ground. ‘They
are far superior to the Jerusalem Artichoke and will seed themselves
each year the same way. Hogs will thrive and fatten on them equal
to being fed on corn. They are good cooked, either baked, boiled or
roasted, and make a palatable dish for the table and an excellent sub-
stitute for fish, having a remarkably pleasant, rich, fishy flavor. But
mea their greatest value consists in hog feed; owing to their immense
aaa productiveness and easy culture, they are highly valuable for
this purpose. They can be left in the ground all winter like parsnips,
3 and are best in this way. Plant in rows three feet apart, eighteen
= inches in the row. By mail, post-paid, doz., 10c.; hundred, 50c. ;
thousand, $4.00. By express’ or freight, not prepaid, quart, 75c ;
4 quarts, $2.50. One quart contains about 100 bulbs. - Eight quarts
# will plant one acre. Only one bulb should be planted in a hill,
Cultivated same as potatoes.
Stachy Affinis.
The Denver Market Lettuce.
This excellent new lettuce originated with a market gardener near
Denver, Colorado. It is an-early variety of head lettuce, either for
forcing or open ground. It forms large, solid heads, of a good light green
color, and is very slow to go to seed. The leaves are beautifully marked
and blistered (like the Savoy Cabbages) and very crisp and iender aud
of excellent flavor. By these blistered leaves it distinguishes itself from
any other kind of lettuce now grown. The shape of the head resembles
somewhat the ‘‘Hanson,” but ismore oblong. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.;
02., 30c.; 14 1b., $1.00; Ib., $3.00.
C. C. MorsE & Co.; seed growers, Santa Clara, Cal., 1890, say: It is the
best novelty ever sent to us, and tried in our trial grounds together with
ninety-six other varieties of lettuce, we find it to be the best. Denver Market Lettuce.
NEW WHITE PEARL CUCUMBER.
Our crops of this
magnificent cucum-
ber have been the
admiration ofall who
haveseenthem. One
market gardener,
near Boston, Mass.,
said: Itis the cucum-
ber I have been look-
ing for all my life
and never expected
tosee. Ineverate a
better ‘cucumber.
In habits of growth
the White Pearlis
distinct from any
other cucumber.
Setting the cucum-
bers very close
around the stem and
maturing these early;
then afterwards the
vines continue to rum
and. bear freely
throughout the sea-
a rE a PL : ~ gon. The illustration
above was drawn from nature, and fourteen cucumbers like the one shown above, six to seven inches long, were all borne within
twelve inches of the centre of the hill, and only one vine in the hill. They grow remarkably uniform and the skin is very smooth and
entirely free from spines. In color they are a beautiful pearly white ; even the young fruits are nearly pure while. Pkt., 10c.:38
pkts., 25¢.; 02.,40c.; 34 lb., $2.50.
. LIVINGSTON’S NEW EVERGREEN CUCUMBER.
This is another yaluable cucumber, lately introduced and particularly noted for the bright green colors of the fruit. It is
a very hardy variety, standing drouth much better than many other kinds, and one of the best either for pickling or sheiae ir
the table. “Nothing would have a more pleasing effect on the table than a dish or jar of these beautiful emerald green pic les
mixed with the delicate and attractive White Pearl named above. In regard to their productiveness, a celebrated pickle grower,
October 19, 1890, says: When the frost killed the vines, it really looked asif the whole surface of the ground was coyered with
pickles and cucumbers. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; 0z., 80c. ; 14 1b.,$1.00; lb., $2.50.
To keep bugs from cucumber vines, use Persian Insect Powder, see page 109.
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~ THE NEW COCOZELLE SQUASH.
We here offer our readersa highly valuable new squash—not only a summer and fall variety, but an all-year-round squash; good
early in the summer, good in the fall, good all winter, and good the following spring. The Cocozelle Squash is a bush variety,
entirely distinct from any other squash, and of a very striking and handsome appearance. The bush is a strong, Vigorous, up-
right grower ; squashes set thickly on the vines, oblong in shape, varying in color from green, yellow, striped and blotched. One
of the most remarkable features about these excellent squashes is that they are good to eatin all stages of growth. Young
squashes, not more than three or four,inches in length, are most delicious in flavor. They can either be boiled or fried, like egg
plants, and are fully equal to that popular vegetable when cooked in the same way. Asasummer squash, they excel all other
kinds, not only in taste, but are more dry when cooked. Fora winter squash they have no superior, either for stewing, making
pies, custards, or for anything a squash or pumpkin can be used for. But their most wonderful feature is in their extraordi-
nary keeping qualities. Pulled from the vines before frost, they will keep sound and sweet until the next summer,
when new ones are ready for use. They grow toa good size, averaging twelve to fifteen inches in length, four to five
inches through, and are immensely productive. AS manyas fourteen full-grown squashes have been picked from one vine.
By mail, post-paid, pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c. ; oz., 15c.; 44 1b., 40c.; 1b., $1.25,
MANSFIELD TREE TOMATO.
_This remarkable tomato originated in Wisconsin, with Mr. Mansfield, who
claims to have been eighteen years in bringing it to its high state of perfection.
On our trial grounds the past summer it was planted too late to come to its best
stage of perfection. The vine is :
a remarkably strong, upright
grower; tomatoes large, round,
smooth and solid, and an abun-
dant bearer. Toattain the height
of seven to ten feet they must be
trained to poles or stakes, and
only one vine allowed to grow.
Below we give Mr. Mansfield’s
description of this wonderful
tomato, and as he is reputed to
be a responsible person, we have
no reason to doubt his word. My
best trees July 25th, stood seven
feet high, and had tomatoes on
them that were five inches in
diameter, and still growing,
They were literally loaded
with fruit, and run as high
as seventeen tomatoes on
one stem. The tomatoes are
large, round, fine form, almost
as solid as a hard-boiled egg,and
of extra fine flavor. For tomatoes
to plant_in small gardens or
door-yard enclosures, where
fowls are troublesome, this new
variety would be of incalculable
advantage. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts.,
25¢..;, 02., 50C-
a
Mansfield Tree Tomato.
ANNIE DINE TOMATO. This splendid tomato, introduced and sent out by us three years ago, has given universal <atis-
faction in most sections of the country. We have received many testimonials from persons who haye grown the Annie Dire
tomato, all speaking in its highest praise, and claim for it valuable qualities, superior to all others. Red skinned variety, ot
fine form and excellent quality. It is more especially adapted to the Southern States and California, where it has simply done
wonders. . Pkt., 10c. ; 3 pkts., 25¢.; 0z., 50c. —
Livingston’s New Stone Tomato. :
When we inform our customers that this splendid new tomato was originated by A. W. Livingston, of Ohio, who has sent out
More good tomatoes than any man in this country, we have said enough to induce all our readers to give ita trial. Itssolidity and
carrying qualities are far in advance of any other sort now known. Itscolorisa rich red; shape, perfectly smooth, and thicker
from stem to blcssom end than most varieties. We sold thousands of packets last season, but we have not heard from a single
buyer who had the least fault to find, while every mail brings us testimonials to its beautiful color, its wonderful yielding quali-
ties, its unequaled firmness, or some other of its many superior merits. Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 40c. ; 4 1b., $1.25; 1b., $4.00.
To keep the striped bugs from squash vines, use Persian Insect Powder, page 109.
8 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICS VILLE, ges
PLANTS FOR BEE FOOD OR BEE PASTURE.
CLEOME PUNGENS.
Within the last few years much attention has
been given to raising plants for Bee Food or
Bee Pasture. Having a small Apiary on our
seed farms at Mechanicsville, Pa., we have been
experimenting for the last three years with dif-
ferent plants for this purpose, and herewith offer
our customers who are interested in bees our ex-
perience in this line.
THE CLEOME PUNGENS (or American Bee
Plant). This we consider the first and most im-
portant of all plants for Bee food. It grows to
yi a the height of four to five feet, very branching in
fl its habits, strong, stiff stalk, keeping the branches
well up from the ground, and is covered with
bloom from June till November. The
flowers are a pink lilac color, shading to purple,
and it is one massof bloom the whole season
through, making a highly ornamental and valu-
able plant for the garden or lawn. But its
greatest value consists in its honey-producing
properties. The fluwers afford a continuous
supply of honey, and the bees can be seen swarm-
ing around them, sipping the nectar from morn-
ing until night. The plant is of hardy and robust
growth; will thrive in any soil and easily grown.
Seed can be sown in hot-bed early in March, or
later in open ground. Rows three feet apart;
plants two feet apart in the row. Liberal pkt.,
10c.; 3 pkts., 25¢.; oz., 40c. ; 14 Ib., $1.00 ; Ib., $8.50,
by mail, post-paid. One pound will plant one
acre.
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AN PIZEN seed of the Cleome Integrifolia, or Mexican
: SN ZS BY WL} I | Honey Plant. Thisseed was obtained for us by
our collector in Mexico, and we had every reasor
to suppose it was new and fresh seed. By some
cause it germinated badly, and in many cases
failed to grow. Whether this was owing to man-
ner of planting or bad seed: we could not tell.
One of our customers in Illinois succeeded in
getting some to grow, and has been raising it ever
Since. We have procured a quantity of seed
that was grown last season, and now offer it
to our customers at prices named below. The
Cleome Integrifolia, or Mexican Honey Plant,
is of the same class of plants as Cleome Pun-
gens, but much more robust in growth, attaining
the height of seven to eight feet, with numerous
corresponding side shoots and branches. The
flowerets are somewhat smaller than the Cleome Pungens, but more
numerous on the branches, and fully equal to that grand plant in its
honey-producing properties. In fact, it is said to be in Colorado and
Mexico the most valuable bee plant known, and at certain seasons of
the year the globules of honey glisten on the flowers like dew drops
in the morning sun. We havea letter froma reliable party in New
Mexico, who says: ‘‘I have frequently weighed my bee-stands, nights
and mornings, and found them to increase nine pounds of honey
a day. The honey from the Cleome Integrifolia is said to be of superior
quality. Seed should_be sown as early in the spring as ground can be
dug, same as Cleome Pungens, only plauts set further apart. By mail,
post-paid, pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; 02., 40c. ; 44 Ib., $1.00.
CLETHRA ALNIFOLIA.
This is another valuable honey-producing plant, but instead of
being an annual, like the above two described, it is more of a hardy
shrub, lives out all winter, and continues to increase in size and
; beauty each year. No one can fail to admire this beautiful, hardy
gplaut. The leaves are deep glossy green, and the splendid panicles
of flowers are borne at the ends of the shoots in great profusion. It
continues to bloom through July and August, when flowers are most
scarce, and is highly ornamental for the door-yard or lawn. It is
often calied the Bee Plant, being exceedingly sweet-scented. The
bees are attracted to it by the great amount of honey the flowers
contain. When once planted it will last for years, and always afford
pleasure and attraction. Single plants, by mail, each, 25c. ; 3 for 60ce.
NEW ENGLISH DOCK PATIENCE.
Zz Many of our readers can remember when the old-fashioned dock
was the only greens the housewife could get,and many were the
days she scoured the fields to obtain a scant supply of this wholesome
diet. Within the last twenty years numerous other kinds of plants
have been grown and used for greens, but to the taste of many none
can supply the place of the English Dock. It is easily grown from
seed, and when once planted will remain for years. The English
Dock Patience isan improved variety, brought to its high state of
perfection by the best gardeners in England, and is far superior to
our American kinds, A few plantsin unoccupied places will afford
an ample supply of the best greens for many months in the year.
Clethra Alnifolia. Liberal pkts., 10c.; 0z., 25c.
Plant the Early May Pride Cherry, see page 73 and colored plate.
a Few Words to Qur Gustomers.
It is with feelings of thankfulness and pride that we offer to our customers this our sixteenth annual Price List and Catalogue
of Garden, Flower and Field Seeds, Trees, Plants, etc. After a careful perusal, we think our friends will pronounce
it one of the most complete works of the kind published. We have beer careful to avoid extravagant illustrations
outlandish cuts and erroneous descriptions of plants and vegetables, which, we think, give a work of this kind
more the appearance of a comic almanac than a true seed catalogue. Farmers and gardeners have far more knowledge of the
value of seeds than they are credited with bysome seedsmen. They may be sometimes duped by enormous pictures of beets,
cabbages, etc., yet, as a rule, they care more for value of the seed and their product than for the large engravings and fancy
colored plates with which many seedsmen’s catalogues are embellished, and on which they mainly depend to sell their seeds. In
getting up this work we have endeavored to avoid these misrepresentations, and to make our illustrations and descriptions as
near true and life-like as possible. On the back cover of this catalogue will be found a true and correct illustration of our seed
buildings and farms, which were drawn on the spot and painted by one of the best artists in the United States. We have had this
made so our customers can see where and how our seeds are grown, and have some knowledge of what they buy. Itis a well-
known fact that most seedsmen live in large cities and buy nearly all the seeds they sell, having but little knowledge of them—
only what is told by the seller. We started with the idea sixteen years ago that the only proper way to conduct a seed business
was to live amidst your growing crops, where they could be personally inspected, daily watched, and their qualities carefully
noted, so as to form a correct opinion of their value and worth. This idea we have faithfully carried out for the last sixteen
ears, and from a small beginning, on a few acres of ground, we now have one of the most extensive seed arrangements that can
found in this country. Froma few hundred circulars sent into the adjoining counties and States sixteen years ago, we Now
print hundreds of thousands of elaborate catalogues, which are distributed to all parts of the civilized world. Our establishments
and facilities for handling seeds are equal toanyin the country. We live equi-distant between two distinct lines of railroads, and
have a Presidential post-office of our own, the only one of the kind inasmall country place there isin the United States.
All this has been accomplished by our industry and exertions alone, which goes toshow, and certainly ought to prove, our fair
dealing and the intrinsic value of our seeds. We don’t claim to have the only good seeds in the world, but we do claim
they are as good as the best, and we take every precaution to send out nothing but what is first-class in every respect.
Our extensive system of greenhouses enables us to have every variety thoroughly tested before they are offered for sale, so that
our customers can depend upon our seeds being sure to grow and true to name.
Our Floral and Plant Department is under the supervision of one of the most reliable and experienced florists in the
country, and everything we offer in this line is grown especially for our mail trade.
Our Poultry and Live Stock 'Department is complete in every respect, having one of our farms deyoted especially to
this purpose, where are raised and kept all kinds of land and water fowls, registered pigs, German hares, etc.
Infallibility.—We do not profess to be infallible. To carry on a business such as ours, where most of our sales are made and
sent out in three months, without making any errors, would be an impossibility. Our greatest aim has always been to give our
customers full value for money received, and where mistakes have been made to have them corrected as soon as possible.
Promptness.—This is one of the most important features of the seed trade. Few people are aware of the great amount of
labor and anxiety required to carry on such a trade as ours. As we have said, the bulk of our sales is made in the three spring
months. Atthat time we are receiving and sending out thousands of orders daily; and although we _ have over fifty hands
employed in our establishments, yet owing to causes that cannot be foreseen, we sometimes run a few days behind with our orders.
This was notably the case last year, when at our busiest season more than half our hands were stricken down with La Grippe.
This caused much delay, and to avoid it occurring again we have made such preparations and secured sufficient force so as to have
all orders filled with promptness and dispatch.
In conclusion, we take this opportunity to congratulate the farmers and planters of the United States on the prosperous and
happy times that are in store for them. Never in our forty years farming and seed growing has this country been blessed with
such a bountiful harvest, not only in grain, fruit and vegetables, but in all else that goes to enrich the tiller of the soil. When to
this is added remunerative prices, the health, peace and prosperity of our country, we think all will agree with us that when
compared with other nations we have much to be thankful for. Respectfully,
SAMUEL WILSON, Mechanicsville, Pa.
Directions for Ordering Seeds.
WRITE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS PLAINLY: GIVE COUNTY AND STATE.
SEEDS BY MAIL.
We send all seeds by mail to any part of the United States when ordered at catalogue prices, if not over four pounds in weight,
post-paid by us, excepting Corn, Peas and Beans. When these are ordered to be sent by mail in pints or quarts, 8c. per pint or 15c.
per quart must be added to pay postage.
SEEDS BY FREIGHT OR EXPRESS.
When seeds are ordered by freight or express, be sure and give your freight or express office, as the case may be; also county.
State and post-office. Don’t fail tosay how you want them sent, by express or freight. Heavy articles, over forty pounds, should
always be sent by freight.
PLEASE REMEMBER
We neyer pay freight or express charges unless a special agreement is made beforehand.
HOW TO REMIT MONEY.
Remittance can be made by Bank Drafts, Express Checks, Money Orders, Postal Notes or Registered Letters. The cost of all
these can be deducted from the order. Two dollars or under can be sent ina common letter at our risk. Postage stamps, if in
good condition, taken same as cash.
ALL DOMESTIC MONEY ORDERS
Made payable at Mechanicsville, Pa.
ALL FOREIGN MONEY ORDERS
Made payable at Doylestown, Pa. All letters and registered letters addressed to SAMUEL WILSON, Mechanicsville, Pa.
WE GUARANTEE
All Seeds to reach the purchaser in good time and condition; otherwise money will be refunded.
WE GUARANTEE |
aime ae sent out by us to be fresh and true to name, inasmuch if such should not be the case we will refund the money or
e order.
PREMIUMS ON SEEDS IN PACKETS ONLY. BY MAIL, POST-PAID.
Purchasers remitting $1.00, can select seeds in packets amounting to $1.30.
Purchasers remitting $2.00, can select seeds in packets amounting to $2.75.
Purchasers remitting $3.00, can select seeds in packets amounting to $4.25.
Purchasers remitting $4.00, can select seeds in packets amounting to $6.00.
Purchasers remitting $5.00, can select seeds in packets amounting to $8.00.
Purchasers remitting $10.00, can select seeds in packets amounting to $17.00.
Purchasers remitting $20.00, can select seeds in packets amounting to $40.00.
2 PRICE AND DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF
WILSON'S GUARANTEED VEGETABLE AND FIELD SEEDS,
Grown and for Sale by SAMUEL WILSON, Mechanicsville, Bucks Co., Pa.
ASPARAGUS.
Asparagus has become one of the greatest delicacies of the garden, and is as easily
grown. as cabbage or onions, if rightly understood. Seed should be soaked twenty-four
ours before planted. Sow in drills two feet apart; when three inches high, thin out to
three inchesin the row. Cultivate well through the summer. Plants will be ready to
set out the following spring. The permanent beds should be made by deep spading,
working in large quantities of manure—the more the better. Set the plants in rows3%
to 4 feet apart, plants 1 footin the row. The crown of the plant should be at least three
inches below top of the ground. The shoots can be used the second year from planting
the seed, but should not be cut too closely until the third year. The quickest way to
get an asparagus bed is to plant 2-year-old roots, either in spring or fall. In this way
you can have asparagus the first year from planting. Weare headquarters for asparagus
seed and roots. Our customers can always be supplied with the choicest and best kinds
at reasonable rates. As asparagus is fast coming into cultivation, and few people know
how to raise it, we have prepared a small treatise on this subject, which will be sent
with every order for seed or roots, which will give them all the information they want
to cultivate it successfully. For prices of asparagus roots, see bottom of page.
The Palmetto Asparagus.
The Palmetto Asparagus is decidedly the finest and best variety ever cultivated in
this country. After three years’ trial on our grounds at Mechanicsville, Pa., we are
ready to pronounce it superior to any other asparagus we have everseen. It isnot only
earHer, but, we think, much better quality than anyother. Growing side by side with
Conover’s Colossal, under precisely the same treatment, it was fit to cut one week sooner
and yielded twice as much tothe row. Thestalks are heavier, thicker, more succulent
abd finer favored. The Palmetto Asparagus was accidentally discovered by Mr. John
Dix, of South Carolina, a few years ago, and will, when once fully known, take the
place of all other kinds. Our annexed illustration is a true and exact photograph ofa
stalk of this famous asparagus asit grows with ordinary cultivation. Itis remarkably
tender, rich and buttery when cooked, and free from any tough or woody fibre. Large
package seed, 10c.; oz., 15c.; 14 1b., 60e. ; 1b., $2.00.
Barr’s Mammoth Asparagus.
Next to the Palmetto this is the best for
private families or market gardeners to
plant. It isa remarkably strong and vigor-
ous grower; matures early, only a few days
after the Palmetto. The Barr’s Mammoth
originated with one of the most prominent
market gardeners near Philadelphia, and
when first introduced sold in the market as
high as $5 a bunch. The shoots are a
purplish green color; rich and tender clean
tothestem. It is remarkable for throwin
up numerous strong and well-develope
shoots, and will remain a long time in use.
By mail, post-paid, pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14
Ib., 30c. ; lb., $1.25.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
As we have said above, we are headquar-
ters for asparagus roots, and probably han-
4 dle more of them than any house in America.
} Our roots are grown with the greatest care,
Ala great pains being taken to keep each kind
& separate and distinctly labeled. We keep
Wa large quantities in cold storage for our
Wig Southern trade, and can fill orders any time
through the winter and early spring
months. We shall only catalogue this sea-
son the above two kinds, Palmetto and
Barr’s Mammoth, as we are convinced
that they are decidedly the two best varie-
ties, either for market gardeners or private
Si families. Our short treatise on ‘‘The
Barr’s Mammoth Asparagus. Cultivation of Asparagus,” gives all the
necessary directions for planting and culti-
vating, either on a large orsmall scale. Weare fully prepared to fill all orders this sea-
son with promptness and dispatch. Our prices will be found as reasonable as good,
strong, healthy roots can be sold for? Any one wanting roots in five or ten thousand
lots, will do well to correspond with us. We are prepared to send asparagus roots by
mail to any part of the United States or Canada for prices annexed, and would recom-
mend our friends who want small lots, from 25 to 200 roots, to order them sent in that
way. We guarantee safe delivery, either by mail or express.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS BY MAIL (Post-paid).
Palmetto, good, strong roots, 25 for 50c. ; 50 for 80c. ; $1.50 per 100.
Barr’s Mammoth, good, strong roots, 25 for 40c. ; 50 for 75c. ; $1.25 per 100.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS BY EXPRESS OR FREIGHT (Not prepaid).
Palmetto, 2-year-old roots, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000; 2000 or more, $7.50 per 1000.
Barr’s Mammoth, 2-year-old roots, 80c. per 100; $6.50 per 1000; 2000 or more, $6.00 per
1000; 500 sent at thousand rates. Special rates on lots of 5000 or more. We would
recommend planting 2-year-old roots.
ARTICHOKE SEED.
Sow in Aprilor May. Transplant the following spring in permanent beds of rich
soil, rows 3 feet; plants 2 feet apart in the row. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30c. ; 24 1b., 90e. ; 1b., $2.50.
ARTICHOKE ROOTS (Jerusalem).
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Palmetto Aspara
gus.
This variety is grown from tubers planted like potatoes. They are highly valued for feeding hogs. Three bushels will plant
oneacre. By mail, post-paid, 1b., 30c. ; 4 lbs., $1.00. By freight or express, peck, 90c.; bush., $2.75; bbl., 3 bush., $7.00.
4a@> For Stachy’s Affins or Chinese Artichoke, see Novelties, page 7.
Don’t fail to plant Wilson’s First Choice Potato, see page 61.
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GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS.
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WILSON'S SELECTED LIST OF DWARF OR BUSHBEANS.
&=-When Beans are ordered by mail in pints or quarts, add 8 cts. per pint or 12 cts. per quart to pay postage.
Early Mohawk.
The hardiest of all varieties: will withstand a slight frost.
By mail, large pkt., 10c. By express, pt., 13c. ; qt., 25c. ; peck, $1.20.
Early Yellow Six Weeks.
An old-fashioned variety, hardy and prolific; quality,
Sane By mail, pkt.,10c. By express, pt., 18c.; qt., 25c.;
peck, $1.25. ;
P Refugee, or Thousand to One.
One of the most productive snap-shorts in cultivation.
Extremely hardy, green-podded, late in ripening, and highly
esteemed for-a late snap-short; also for
10c. By express, pt., 15c.; qt., 25c.; peck, $1.25.
Wonder of France, or Green Gem.
Tt bears long straight pods of bright green color, the beans
inside possessing same green color, and maintaining it even |
when cooked, resembling, when on the table, a dish of large
2 aes peas. The flavoris peculiarly rich. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 20c.;
qt., 35¢c.
3 French Asparagus.
The pods are tender and delicious, of a beautiful green,
growing from two to four feet in length, making them alsoa
great curiosity. When cooked they much resemble asparagus
in taste, from which they take their name. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts.,
29¢. ; pint, 25c.; qt., 40c.
Improved Green Flageolet.
When used as a shell bean it is considered equal in quality
and flayor to any of our Lima beans, while it has the advantage
-of being earlier and requiring no poles for cultivation. Itisan
enormous bearer, and an excellent snap-short. Large pkt., 10c.;
pt., 1dc. ; qt., 30c.
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New Improved Round Podded Valentine.
This is a new and distinct stock, bred from the Early Red
Valentine; we find it, after careful trial, to be ten days earlier;
vines very uniform, making little or no top growth, setting its
fruit all low on the bush, ripening very uniformly, and pro-
ducing enormously. Pods very tenderand succulent. For the
truck farmer or market gardener it is invaluable. Pkt:, 10c.;
pt., 20¢e.; qt., 30¢e.; peck, $1.20; bush., $4.00.
White Seeded Valentine.
Similar to the above, excepting the beans are white when
Tipe. A yery popular, hardy and productive sort. By mail,
large pkt., 10c. By express, pt., 15¢.; qt., 25c.; peck, $1.25.
Wilson’s Best of All Bush Snap-Shorts.
The pods are long, very fleshy, succulent, entirely stringless
and of a remarkably rich and pleasant flavor. Coming into use
right after the early varieties are done, and bearing enormous
crops of fine, rich, beautifully podded beans of a light greenish
color, they always demand a ready sale in the market, and
when once tried will always be in demand. By mail, large
pkt.,10c. By express, qt., 30c.; peck, $1.50.
Dwarf Horticultural.
A bush variety of the well-known Horticultural Pole Bean.
Pkt., 10c.; pt., 15¢.; qt., 25¢e.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.00.
. White Wax.
Similar in quality to the Black Wax, excepting the bean is
white ; excellent quality, early and productive. By mail, large
pkEt.,10c. By express, pt., 15c.; qt., 30c. ; peck, $1.75.
Soran By mail, pkt.,
WARDWELL’S
EARLY DWARF
WAX.
Leading market gar-
deners and all others
who tried this vyalu-
able new wax bean
last year all pronounce
it the hardiest, earli-
est, most productive,
richest and best fla-
vored Dwarf Wax
Bean they ever
raised. But the most
yaluable point about this
new bean is that it has
never shown the
slightest indication to
rust or spot under any
circumstances. The
vines are remarkably
vigorous and strong
growers, keeping the
beans well up from the
ground. The entire pod
assumes a rich golden
color at the earliest stages
of, growth, which is a
very important feature
in wax beans. Prepared
for the table it has a fine,
rich, buttery flavor, and
is destined to become the
leading snap-short bean
formarket gardenersand
private families. By
mail, large pkt., 10c.; 3
PKtS, 206.3 y pint, 380e:;
qt., 55¢c. By express or
freight, pt., 20c.; qt., 35¢.;
peck, $1.76.
Black-Eye Wax.
This is the earliest wax
bean we have tested, ex-
cept Wardwell’s New
Kidney Wax. Vines
medium size, erect,
bearing its pods near the
centre. Pods long,
straight, rounder and of
a lighter color than those
of the Golden Wax.
They cook quickly, both
as snap oras shell beans.
Black spot around the
Wardwell’s Kidney Wax Bean.
eye. By mail, pkt.,10c. By express, pt., 20c.; qt., 30c. ; peck, $1.50.
The Golden Wax.
An old and well established sort.
Excellent quality,
matures early, and very prolific. Our seed can_be depended
upon as first-class and truetoname. By mail, large pkt., 10c.
By express or freight, pt., 15c.; qt., 30¢c.; peck, $1.40.
Black Wax.
A good, substantial and well-tried sort. Podsa bright, rich
yellow, very tender, rich and buttery when cooked. Large pkt.,
by mail, 10c. By express, pt., 15c. ; qt., 30c.; peck, $1.40,
Crystal, or Ivory Pod Wax.
Anew and distinct variety of great merit, quick growing
and exceedingly productive. They retain their juicy and suc-
culent qualities a long time on the vine. By mail, large pkt.,
10c. By express, pt., 15c.; qt., 30c.; peck, $1.75.
Wax Date Dwarf.
Could our customers have seen our magnificent crop of this
new dwarf German Wax Bean the past season, we know that
our supply of the seed would rapidly become exhausted. The
field was one mass of gold—the rich, long, golden yellow pods
being produced so profusely. The pods are6 to 634 inches in
length, pointed, full and fleshy, entirely free from strings, and
remain in fine condition fora long time. Large pkt., by mail,
10c. By express or freight, pt., 1oc.; qt., 30c.
Lemon Pod Wax.
This new variety of wax bean promises to be one of the
most promising and productive sorts yet introduced. The vines
grow toag height, stand up well, and are literally covered
With long yellow pods, which are stringless and of excellent
quality. The pods are long, a beautiful lemon color, and will
bear until killed by frost. By mail, large pkt., 10c. By express.
pt., 15c.; qt., 25c.; peck, $1.75.
Our Sure-Head Cabbage is the best in the market, see page 14.
12 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
DWARF WAX SORTS. (Continued.)
Yosemite Mammoth Wax Bush Bean.
This is the prototype of a new race of Wax Bush Beans, and
is regarded by eminent authorities as second only in value and
distinctiveness to the Lima. The name was suggested for this
splendid new bean on account of its enormous size. The pods
frequently attain a length of ten to fourteen inches, with the
thickness of a man’s finger, and are nearly all solid pulp, the
seeds being very small when the pods are fit for use. The pods
are arich golden color, and are absolutely stringless, cooking
tender and delicious. This is the coming Wax Bean for family
or market purposes. It is enormously productive, as many as
fifty of its monster pods having been counted on one bush. By
mail, post-paid, pkt., 10c.; pt.,40c. By express or freight, qt.,
50c.; peck, $3.00.
EARLY PERFECTION DWARF WAX BEAN.
For vigor of growth and immense productiveness, it
is unequaled by any other Dwarf Wax Bean, the plants being
loaded with the long, rich pods. One of our customers, Mr.
Samuel Seagrave, of Uxbridge, Mass., sent us a single dwarf
plant of this Early Perfection Wax Bean, on which we
counted 57 matured pods. The magnificent, large, golden
yellow pods are of the most handsome appearance and finest
quality, being stringless, tender and of very rich flavor. By
mail, large pkt.,10c. By express, pt., 18c.; qt., 30c.; peck, $1.75.
New Golden-Eyed Dwarf Wax Bean.
This is another variety of dwarf snap-short bean that has
created a great sensation around Boston for the last two years.
The bushes are very stocky and strong. The pods from four to
five inches in length, of a beautiful, clear, pale green color
when small, turning white when they get older, but retaining
their rich, nutty flavor until almost ripe. They are entirely
stringless, fleshy, tender and excellent flavor. By mail,
pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; pt., 30c.; qt., 55c. By express or freight,
pt., 20c.; qt., 30c.; peck, $2.00.
GRISWOLD’S EVERBEARING WAX BEAN.
This new bean originated with Thomas Griswold, the well-
known Connecticut seed grower. Itis wonderfully productive
and has handsome, round, yellow pods, which are thick, fleshy,
and entirely stringless, growing six to seven inches inlength;
exceedingly rich, buttery and fine flavored when cooked. Their
greatest value, however, is in their everbearing character,
beginning to bear early and continuing to produce their mag-
nificent pods in great abundance throughout the entire season,
and long after all other varieties are done. We counted, this
season, many single vines with eighty to ninety pods ready for
picking, and a mass of blossoms on the vine at the same
time. The stalk is stiffer and branches out more than any other
bean. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; qt., 35¢c.; peck, $2.00.
DWARF, SHELL OR WINTER BEANS.
NEW PROLIFIC TREE BEAN.
The New Prolific Tree Bean, sent out by us last spring, gave
good satisfaction. Sixty to sixty-five bushels per acre have been
obtained on good ordinary soil. One man has counted over 200
pods on one hill. They should be planted in rows 24% feet apart
and eighteen inches apart in the row. They are much easier
raised than the old-fashioned Nayy Bean, which they somewhat
resemble: the stalks stand up, keeping the beans clear from the
ground and not being as liable to get colored in wet weather.
our quarts will plant one acre. Time of maturity, ninety
days. Large pkt., by mail, 10c. By express, qt., 25c.; peck, $1.50.
BOSTON FAVORITE, or GODDARD. This new variety
is destined to entirely take the place of the Dwarf Horticultural.
It bears handsome, large, red pods, which are very tender and
succulent as a string bean. It is also very valuable as a shell
bean. Pint, 25c.; qt., 40c.
Royal Dwarf, or White Kidney. Among the bestasa
winter bean. Pint, 15c.; qt., 25c.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50.
White Marrowfat. Extensively grown for sale as a dry
bean for winter use; excellent shelled, either green or dry.
Pint, 15¢e.; qt., 25¢c.; peck, $1.10; bush., $4.25.
BEANS—POLE OR RUNNING.
These are more susceptible to cold than the Dwarf variety,
and should never be planted until ground is warm and weather
settled. Plant in rows four feet apart, three feet apart in the
row thin out to three plants in a hill.
WILSON’S LAZY WIVES POLE BEANS.
Since we first introduced this excellent bean, we have re-
ceived more than 1,000 letters from persons who have planted
it, and every one speaks in its highest praise, both to its produc-
tiveness and toits extra fine table qualities. We have known
persons, who have refused to use any other kind of string beans
after tasting the Lazy Wives, declare that they had no idea
that such a bean existed, and to become so fond of them as te
Wilson’s Lazy Wives Pole Beans.
want them on the table every day. They ripen early, take
readily to the pole, and are one of the most valuable varieties
to plantamong corn. They are very productive, and highly
esteemed as a shell or winter bean. By mail, pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts.,
25c. By express, pt., 25c.; qt., 40c.; peck, $2.50.
Be sure to plant the Lazy Wives Beans, see description above,
GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS.
LARGE WHITE ZULU BEAN.
The pods are remarkably handsome, of a waxy appearance,
nearly pure white in color, very broad and yet very fleshy,
and perfectly stringless. Even when fully grown, eight to
ten inches long and proportionately broad, the pods still retain
their exceptionally fine quality, having a very vich flavor. The
White Zulu is wonderfully prolific, the vines bearing contin-
uously, so that a few poles will keep a family supplied with
string beans of the finest quality for a long period. Per package,
10c.; 3 packages for 25c. Quart, by express, 40c.
BEST OF ALL POLE BEANS.
Wilson’s Best of All Beans is an early pole bean of un-
equaled productiveness, commencing to bear early in the season
and keeps on bearing until the vines are killed by frost. The
pods are medium in length, a beautiful light green color, almost
erystal, round, entirely stringless, remarkably rich, tender
and buttery when cooked, of the best possible flavor, and when
once tried they will never be given up. The pods are fit to use
when only two or three inches long. keep their fine, tender, rich
and buttery qualities until fully ripe. But the most wonderful
property that this bean has over any other is that they remain
good for string beans all winter. This is the most difficult
part we have to make peopie believe. To have them good in
this way they should not be planted near other beans, and when
ripe pick them carefully from the vines. Keepin cool dry place.
When wanted in winter, break upin piecessameas green beans,
soak over night in cold water, boil next day for dinner, and you
will find them just as tender, rich and buttery as when PICKED
FRESHLY FROM THE VINES IN SUMMER. By mail,
large pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; pt., 30c.; qt., 60c. By express or
freight, pt., 20c.; qt., 40c.; 4 qts., $1.25; peck, $2.00.
JERSEY EXTRA EARLY LIMA BEANS.
A good and productive early Lima Bean has been a long-felt
want, especially in sections where the seasons are so short that
other varieties will hardly mature before frost. In the Extra
One-third size of Bean
and Pods. N
Jersey Extra Early Lima Beans.
Early Jersey Lima we have a bean that fulfils all the desira-
ble qualities of the common Lima, and will be fit to use at least
ten days or two weeks earlier than any other. Last year the
pods were fit to pick July 24th, and were sold in the New York
market, $3.00 for a bushel of pods. The beans are fully as
large as the common varieties, equally as good, if not better, in
quality, and far more productive, every pod containing five to
six fine, large beans. For early market or private family use in
Northern latitudes they are certainly the most valuable Lima
Bean to plant. Our seed is warranted genuine and pure. From
the Orchard and Garden, Little Silver, N. J.: ‘“‘ After another
year’s trial of the Jersey Extra Early Lima Bean, we must admit
that they are at least two weeks earlierand farmore productive
than the common Lima Bean, which gives us from two to four
beans in a pod, while the Jersey Extra Early averages six and
frequently seven.”” By mail, large pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; pt.,
30c. By express or freight, pt., 20c.; qt., 40c.; peck, $2.50.
| nearly twice as much to
| large asthe Large Lima,
| thicker,
| tender and nutritious, re-
_ a long time after matur-
| ing. Pkt., 10c.; qt., 40c.3
| Pods six to eight inches
13
SMALL LIMA OR SIEVA.
A variety of the Large White Lima. The pods, however, are
much smaller, usually about three inches long. It is a little
earlier and more hardy. The seeds also are smaller, but of the
same color as the Large White Lima. Pkt., 8c.; qt., 35c.; peck,
$2.75; bush., $9.00.
KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA BEANS.
The King of the Gar-
den, as will be seen by
the illustration (which is
reduced in length and
size) is particularly noted,
forthe length of podsand
the unusual number of
beans in a pod. On our
patch the past summer
could be found plenty of
pods eight to nine inches
long, and often as many
as seven and eight beans
inone pod. The beansare
unusually large, rich,
buttery and excellent
fine flavor when cooked.
The King of the Gar-
den is the heaviest crop-
per of any variety of lima
beans we eversaw. The
pods are generally borne
in clusters of three. The
vines, which are literally
loaded with pods, are
strong and vigorous grow-
ers, ripen about the time
as other varieties, and
owing to the unusual size
and number of pods,
which are crowded with
beans, they will yield
the acre as any other va-
riety. By mail, large pkt.,
10c. ; 8 pkts., 25c. ; pt., 35c.
By express, pt., 20c.; qt.,
40c.; peck, $2.50.
DREER’S
IMPROVED LIMA.
Very productive and
of superior quality; when
green, they are nearly as
sweeter, more
maining greenin the pod
peck, $2.50.
FORD’S MAMMOTH
LIMA BEAN.
Said to be, without
exception, the largest
lima bean that grows.
in length, full of fine,
large beans, rich, tender,
and extra fine flavor. By
mail, pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts.,
25e. By express, pt., 25c. 5
qt., 40c.; peck, $3.00.
SCARLET RUNNER.
}
lJ
\
A great favorite in
European gardens, both
as an ornamental plant
and useful vegetable. It
grows to the height of
nine or ten feet, present-
ing dazzling scarlet flow-
ers from July to October.
Used both asastring bean
and shelled. Seeds, when
Tipe, lilac mottled with
black. Pkt., 10c.; 35c. per
qt.; $1.50 per peck.
Southern Prolific, Dutch Case Knife, Horticultural
or Speckled Cranberry, New Golden Andalusia White
Creaseback, all, by mail, 10c. pkt.; 3 pkts., 25c.; pt., 20c.;
' qt., 35e.
For the New Bush Lima Beans, see page 1.
SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
BEETS.
Beets require rich soil, and if possible always sow seed when ground is moist. We catalogue all the real good and valuable
kinds, and our prices will be found as low as good, fresh, reliable and guaranteed seed can be sold for.
drill of 60 feet; 5 Ibs. will plant one acre.
ECLIPSE BEETS.
This is the earliest beet in cultivation, and for those who
desire extra early beets for table use or marketing, it is very de-
sirable, as it is fully one week earlier than the earliest, not large,
vut obtains a good size, smooth, fine texture and good quality
a8 anextraearly table beet. Itisof German origin, roots entirely
smooth, even skin, blood red, handsome appearance, small tops,
roductive and easily grown. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,10c.; 14 1b., 20c.;
b., 70c.
Early Egyptian Turnip Beet.
This, next to the Eclipse, is the earliest of the early turnip
beets. In fact, some claim it to be earlier than the Eclipse.
Roots, turnipshape; intensely dark red flesh and skin; tender
and sweet when young, but apt to get hard, woody when old
or full grown. For winter use should be sown late, and pulled
before full grown. PkEt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 44 1b., 20c.; Ib., 55c.
Dewing Improved Blood Turnip.
An excellent variety of Blood Turnip Beet, not quite so early
as Wilson’s Improved. Grows to a good size, very tender and
sweet when cooked, keeps late in the winter. Deep red color;
4 a valuable acquisition'to our list of
Blood Turnip Beets. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,
10e. ; 4 1b., 20¢e. ; Ib., 45c. ; 21bs., 80e.
THE LENTZ BEET.
This new strain of Blood Tur-
nip Beet originated in the Lentz
family, who have for many years
been the most prominent market
gardeners around Philadelphia.
This beet, as selected and grown by
them, has had a great local reputa-
tion, but the seed has been careful-
ly guarded and kept, until now, in
the hands of a very few gardeners,
to whom it has been a source of
great profit. It is fully as early as
the Egyptian, but larger and of
better quality, making a fine mar-
ket crop in six to seven weeks
from sowing, of fine turnip form,
with smooth roots, dark blood
red flesh, tender and sweet at all
times, never becoming tough and
= stringy, even when old. Small top,
= productive and a perfect keeper.
Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib, 25e25
The Lentz Beet. lb., 80e.
Wiilson’s Improved Early Blood Turnip.
Cf all the early tur-
nip beets for general
culture, either for mar-
ket gardenersor private
families, Wilson’s Early
Blood Turnip is decid-
edly the best and most
profitable. For years
we have been improv-
ing this strain of early
beet by carefully select-
ing for seed those spec-
¢ imens that were the
g finest, smoothest, most
Z perfect in shape and
free from rootlets, until
we have now one of the
best, earliest and most
productive strain of
Blood Turnip Beets in
the country. As will be
seen by the illustration,
they are perfectin form,
smooth, good size and
desirable in every way.
Nearly as eariy as the
Eclipse and Egyptian,
they are more easily
grown, better quality
and handsomer in ap-
pearance. Wilson’s Im-
proved Early Blood
Turnip Beet is dark red
flesh and skin, remark-
=
ably tender, rich and sugary when cooked; a their good
a
ualities Haul late ete Sapte eer a sown as late as June
doth, make a good winter beet. t., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢e.; 14 Ib.
20c.; lb., 60c. ; 3 Ibs., $1.50. 74 WD.
One ounce will sow a
Wilson’s Improved Extra Early Bassano Beet.
d Extra Early Bassano Beet.
The Early Bassano Beet has been known fora long time as
one of the earliest, sweetest and best beetsin the market. We
have been laboring for the last three years to improve this good,
old-fashioned variety by carefully selecting each year for seed
purposes the finest, smoothest and truest type of the Bassano
Beet, and now we have one of the finest and best strains of this
excellent early variety that can_be found in the United States.
We call it Wilson’s Improved Early Bassano Beet. The
flesh is remarkably rich, tender and sweet, light red or deep
cherry color, fine form, as will be seen by the above illustration,
free from rootlets, comes into use almost as early as any, and
owing to its beautiful color and excellent quality, brings the
highest price in the market for early beets. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.;
1% Ib., 20c.; Ib., 60c.
EDMAND’S EARLY TURNIP.
This splendid new variety from Massachusetts is the most
uniformly “thoroughbred” of all beets; with very small tops, the
neat, short foliage being of a rich bronzy red. The beets are of
a handsome round shape, very smooth and of good marketable
size. Its uniformity, handsome appearance, small top and single
tap root commend it most strongly to the market gardener, and
for table; the skin is very deep blood red in color, the flesh also
is very dark red and exceedingly sweet and tender. Per pkt.,
dC.; per oz., 10c.; per 14 Ib., 20c.; per lb., 75c.
Mitchell’s Extra Early Red Turnip Beet.
This unparalleled new yariety was originated and selected
by Geo. Mitchell, a prominent Philadelphia market gardener.
It has the color and small top of the well-known Egyptian
variety, which admirably fits it for growing under glass, but,
unlike the latter, it is tender, sweet and juicy, even after it has
lost its leaves from age. While the Egyptian has heretofore been
about the earliest sort obtainable, it is not marketable at all in
its later stage of growth, owing to woody nature and disposition
to crackopen. These defects, as well as all others, are entirely ab-
sent in the Mitchell Beet, and we give it an unqualified
recommendation to all those who wish to plant the earliest
and best Dark Red Short Top Turnip Beet, either under glass or
in the open ground for private use or market purposes. Pkt.,
5c. ; 0Z., 10¢e. ; 44 1b., 25e. ; 1b., 80c.
Bastian’s Extra Early Red Turnip.
Profitable for the market gardener; very early, of quick,
large growth; fine turnip form and bright red color. Pkt., dc. ;
0z., 10c. ; 14 Ib., 20¢. ; lb., 60ce.
Bastian’s Half-Long Blood Winter.
One of the best winter varieties, grows toa good size, car-
ries its thickness well down, a good cropper, keeps well in
winter. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 20c. ; 1b., 50c.
Long Blood Winter.
An old and well-tried sort, good in the fall, good in the
winter, good to keep, and good every way. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.;
14 Ib., 18c. ; Ib., 40c.
Swiss Chard, or Silver Beet.
Sown early in the spring, it makes a rapid growth of leaves,
and is fit to use for greens sooner than other varieties ; later the
leaves grow very dark, with beautiful white wax-like stems,
and may be cooked like asparagus. Pkt., 5¢c.; oz.,10c.; 44 1b.,
20e. ; 1b., 50c.
Wilson’ s Improve
DAVENPORT, IowA, 8, 2, 791.
SAMUEL WiLson. Dear Sir :—The seeds we bought of you
last spring were the best we have ever tried. Wilson’s Early
Blood Turnip Beets are the beets for us. They come early, and
owing to their smooth, handsome appearance and fine quality,
always command a ready sale. Hiram WOOLLY.
For market or family use, plant Wilson's Early Blood Turnip Beet.
GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS.
15
SUGAR BEETS.
These varieties are generally used for feeding purposes. |
Plant in deep rich soil last of May or first of June. The varieties
we catalogue are the best in the
country, and although we do not
give extravagant illustrations in
the shape of gate post, etc., yet our
seed is warranted the purest and
best that can be found in the
United States.
White Silesian Sugar Beet.
This beet is of French origin,
and is largely grownin France for
sugar-making purposes; being ex-
ceedingly rich in saccharine mat-
ter, it is considered the best for
that purpose, also valuable forstock
feeding, besides many prefer it for
table use, owing to its remarkably
tender and sweet qualities. They
are very productive. About five
pounds of seed will plant one
acre. Pkt., 5¢.; oz. 10c.; 14 lb.,
15c. ; Ib., 40c.; 4 Ibs., $1.40.
Vilmorin’s Improved Sugar
Beet.
This is also a French beet,
small, irregular-shaped roots, but
exceedingly rich in saccharine
matter, said to be the sweetest and
most sugary beet that grows. Itis
not only valuable forstock feeding
and sugar-making purposes, but
highly esteemed as a table beet, being exceedingly sweet,
tender, rich and nutritious. Pkt., 5¢e.; 0z., 10c.; 34 1b., 15¢.; lb.,
40c.; 2 Ibs., 75¢e.; 4 Ibs., $1.40.
White Silesian Sugar Beet.
Lane’s Improved
Sugar Beet.
Thisisthe most popular,
SS profitable and productive
WS variety of sugar beets in
WY cultivation. For feeding
cattle, sheep or swine it
has noequal. This beet
will yield from 30 to 40
tons per acre, at a cost of
5 cents per bushel. It is
the result of many years’
improvement, by ecareful-
ly selecting and planting
for several years the
finest specimens of the
French Imperial Sugar.
It is the one best adapted
to the soil and climate of
the United States, and
most valuable of any for
stock -feeding purposes.
The beets grow to a large
size, and are even more
perfect in shape than
shown in the illustration.
Very free fromside roots,
easily grown and excel-
lent keepers. We would
recommend Lane’s Im-
proved Sugar to our
friends and customers
who anticipate growing
beets for feeding pur-
poses, as it is certainly
one of the most profitable
and valuable kinds. Pkt.,
5¢e.; 0z., 10¢.; 14 lb., 15c.;
Ib., 85c.; 5 Ibs., $1.50.
Red Top Sugar Beet.
This is a productive,
hardy and symmetrically
shaped variety. The foli-
age isabundant, standing
erect, so that it admits of
close cultivation. The
root is slender, being
about three to four inch-
es in diameter at the
shoulder, and tapers grad-
ually to a point, strongly
resembling in form the
St. Vallery carrot. This
Lane’s Improved Sugar Beet.
variety will yield a crop of nearly twenty tons to the acre,
containing about eight per cent. of sugar. Per pkt., 5c.;. 0z.,
ee Ib., 20c. ; perlb., 40c. By express, perlb., 30c.; 5 1bs., 25c. | *
per lb.
|
MANGEL-WURZELS.
The value of these for stock feeding cannot be overestimated.
They can be raised at a very trifling cost. Five pounds of seed re-
quired peracre. They need the same treatment as sugar beets,
: but are much more
hardy and prolific.
New Golden Tank-
ard Yellow-
Fleshed Mangel.
This new and distinct ,
variety is a most impor-!|
tant addition to our list
of roots for stock feed-
ing, as it contains less
water and more sugar
than any other mangeL
In England, where it is
already considered in-
dispensable for dairy
farming, dairy farmers
state that they are able
g to obtain a higher price
r gallon for milk
om cows fed on this
mangel than on any
other. Sheep fed on
this variety thrive far
better than on other
kinds; and if the Gold-
2 en Tankard is given
with other sorts, the
sheep will pick out ev-
ery piece of it before
touching the others.
On account of its pecu-
liar shape, it can be left
very close in the rows,
and is a very heavy
eropper. Under high
eultivation, it has
yielded seventy - five
tons per acre. Comes
earlier to maturity than
other sorts; hardy and
valuable for feeding on
the ground. Pkt., 5c.;
oz., 10c.;. 44 Ib.,: 15e. ;
Ib.. 40c.; 3 Ibs.’ $1.00:
10 Ibs., 30c. per lb.
MAMMOTH PRiZE LONG RED MANGEL.
This is decidedly the heaviest cropper, the largest and best
long red mangel in cultivation. Single specimens have been
grown to weigh 65 Ibs., and a field has averaged 35 to 40 Ibs. per
single roots. The length is about the same as the common long
red, but is noted for its massive Shape and broad shoulders. The
flesh is red, very fine texture and excellent quality. For feeding
dairy cows it has no superior. We recommend all our custom-
ers to try the new and highly-improved sort. Five pounds will
plantoneacre. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 8c.; 441b., 15c.; 1b., 40c.; 5 lbs., $1.75.
Wilson’s Champion Red Globe Mangel.
A good, productive Red Mangel, adapted toshallow soil, has
been a long-felt want. In the Kinver Yellow Globe we have one ©
that cannot be surpassed for the yeilow variety; but as some
prefer the Reds, we have
procured a variety, suit-
able for shallow soil, and
one of the richest and
most productive sorts in
the country. Wilson’s
Champion Red Globe
Mangel is easily grown
on almost any kind of
ground, requires less time
to come to maturity, and
is preferred by some feed-
ers over the larger and
Seb set ib Oz., Ge
4. 1D., 15e. > as 30c.
mail, add 8c. pez lb.
THE CHIRK CASTLE
MANGEL.
This is said to be a new
variety of long red man-
el, recently introduced
romSeotland. Great
claims have been made
for its immense produe-
tiveness and extra good
qualities. We have never
tested this new mangel,
but can supply our cus-
tomers with the ecu
seed at the following
prices: Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10¢.;
1% Ib., 25¢e.; Ib. 750.3 8
Ibs., $3.00.
Champion Red Globe Mangel.
900 lbs. from 1 Ib. of seed. ‘Wilson’s First Choice Potato, see page 80.
16 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
Wilson’s Reliable Cabbage Seed.
We claim ourcabbage seed to beequaltoany inthecountry. Without insulting our patrons by representing illustrations and
pictures of heads of cabbages higher than a man’s head, and which every one knows never could nor ever did grow, we will
merely say that for the last ten years we have made a specialty of cabbage seed, and can show as good a record in this line as
any seed house in America. Our seed has all been grown from the best selected heads, and is warranted to germinate, grow
and produce heads equal to any other seed that can be bought in the United States or any cther country. Our customers will
please bear in mind that we never sell imported cabbage seed.
in this country every year as home-grown seed, butit is of but little value to the purchaser.
We confine ourselves to those varieties that have, after years of
not to be tempted by outlandish illustrations or low prices.
Thousands of pounds of imported cabbage seed are sold
Therefore we caution our friends
culture, proven reliable, good quality, productive and sure headers. We have endeavored to make our prices as low as good,
honest, fresh and well-grown American cabbage seed can be sold for. ‘
EARLY SPRING AND SUMMER
VARIETIES.
Extra Early Etampes Cabbage.
-$ D> ZO Z, é :
This splendid extra early cabbage, sent out by usa few years
ago, still maintains its excellent reputation as one of the best
early cabbages in cultivation. It is about one week earlier than
the Jersey Wakefield, with fine, plump, crisp, oblong heads,
which are tender and fine flayored when cooked. <A splendid
variety for private families or early market gardeners. PEt., dc. ;
0z., 20¢c. ; 14 1b., 60c. ; 1b., $2.00.
NEW EXTRA EARLY EXPRESS
CABBAGE.
The Earliest Cabbage in the World.
This wonderful new variety of early cabbage has fully kept
its great reputation as being decidedly the earliest cabbage in
cultivation, and is fully one week to ten days earlier than the
Etampes, which has always been considered the earliest. The
heads are good size, solid, crisp, tender and fine flavored. For
those who want a few heads for very early market or table use,
we recommend the New Extra Early Express Cabbage.
Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 25c.; 24 1b., 60c.; lb., $2.00.
Large Early York.
This old and well-established sort still has its favorites
’ among many. Not auite so early as the Etampes, but good qual-
ity and asure header. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15¢.; 24 1b., 40c.; Ib., $1.25.
Early Advance Cabbage.
As shown in the illustration, this new early variety isa very
handsome cabbage. The heads, while of conical shape, are
Early Advance Cabbage.
wide through and rounded atthetop. They grow remarkably
uniform, of good size; color of outer leaves, light green; heads
yery firm and hard, of fine texture, pure white within, and
most excellent quality. A decided advantage is the closeness
of the outer leaves, allowing fully 14,000 plants to be set to the
acre, thus making a much more profitable cropper than varieties
with loose, spreading leaves. It matures fully as early as the
Jersey Wakefield, and for first early cabbage, we predict that it |
will find special favor with market gardeners. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., |
20c.; 14 Ib., 65c.; 1b., $2.30.
Extra Selected Early Jersey Wakefield.
Early Jersey Wakefield.
This well-established variety needs no recommendation.
We will only say that our seed has been grown from selected
heads of the best stock seed in the country. No other cabbage
is as largely planted for main crops as the Early Jersey Wake-
field, and no other early variety is as productive and gives as
ood satisfaction as this well-tried and popular sort. Don’t be
eceived by buying cheap seed of this variety. The genuine
seed from good stock always commands a good price. PEt., 5c. ;
0z., 30c.; 14 Ib., 85c.; lb., $3.00. :
WILSON’S IMPROVED EARLY WINNINGSTADT.
This variety of Winningstadt Cabbage, we have been im-
proving for the last seven years, by carefully selecting each
year for seed the largest, finest and best heads, until we now
have a strain of Winningstadt Cabbage not excelled, if equaled,
by any inthe world. It also has the advantage of answerin
for a late as well as an early cabbage. Seed sown in May, an
set out early in August, will make fine, solid heads. that will
keep all winter. As will be seen by our illustration, which is
an actual photograph of a head, taken at random from our
Wilson’s Improved Early Winningstadt.
patch of Early Winningstadt Cabbage, raised expressly for seed
purposes, the head is noted for its fine, beautiful shape, solidity
and few outer leaves. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 20c.; 34 1b., 60c. ; 1b., $2.25;
2 lbs., $4.00, by mail, post-paid.
Never buy Imported Cabbage Seed, see matter top of page.
GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS.
17
THE EARLY CANNON BALL.
Early Cannon Ball Cabbage.
This splendid early variety of cabbage is noted for its re-
markably round, solid heads. So perfectly round and firm are
they that they resemble a cannon ball, hence theirname. It is
only about a week or ten days later than the Early York, but pro-
duces heads twice as large and much better quality. It never
fails to produce fine, solid heads. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z.,20c.; 141b., 50c. ;
1b., $1.75.
Peerless Early.
This cabbage is selected from a cross made by a Massachu-
setts market gardener, who claims it to be superior to Hender-
son’s Early Summer, and says of it: ‘‘ Nearly equaling Jersey
Wakefield in earliness, and forming very much larger heads
(often weighing more than twelve pounds apiece). Very round
and uniform in shape and one appearance, fine grained,
small, short stump, with few loose leaves, thus allowing them
to be set out nearer together; it also has the very valuable qual-
ity of remaining, after fully matured, without cracking or
bursting, much longer than any other.”’ Per pkt.,10c.* 0z., 25c. ;
4 lb., 75¢.; per lb., $2.50.
Henderson’s Early ‘Summer.
This variety is deservedly popular with market gardeners.
As shown in the illustration, it forms large, solid, round, flat-
tened, compact heads of excellent quality. The heads average
over double the size of the Jersey Wakefield, while it matures
only ten or twelve days later. The leaves turn into the head so
completely that about 12,000 plants may beset to the acre, making
@ very profitable crop. Our seed of this cabbage is true
and grown from good, selected heads. For market gar-
deners, truckers and all those who have large gardens, we con-
sider this variety almost indispensable, asitfillsa place between
the early spring and fall varieties, and seldom ever fails to
make fine, large, solid heads, tender and extra good quality.
Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; 14 1b., 60c.; Ib., $2.25.
FALL AND WINTER VARIETIES.
EARLY NEWARK FLAT DUTCH.
A valuable second early variety, producing very large heads
after the early varieties are gone, highly valued for its fine
quality and its ability to resist the heat of the severestsun. The
heads are very solid, broad, round and flattened on top, tender
fine grain and excellent flavor. Sown later, it is well adapted
to fall or winter use. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 20c.; 14 1b., 60c.; Ib., $2.00.
Filderkraut Cabbage.
This new and excellent cabbage somewhat resembles the
well-known Winningstadt in shape, but has much larger heads,
more pointed and fewer outer leaves. The Germans use it
largely in the manufacture of kraut. It has the advantage of
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Filderkraut Cabbage.
coming into use early, and it is also valuable for winter use, as
it is one of the best keeping varieties we have. Heads have been
known to keep solid, crisp and sweet until June the following
year. The heads are unusually hard and solid, feeling nearly
as hard asmarble. It is extremely hardy, thriving in almost
any kind of soil, and seldom ever fails to make fine, large, solid
heads. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; 14 1b., 55¢e.; Ib., $2.00.
IMPROVED LARGE LATE DRUMHEAD.
This old-fashioned cabbage has of late years been improved
by good culture and careful selections of heads of the as I
type, until we now have a very superior strain of this valuable
renee popular variéty. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,15¢c.; 141b., 40ce.; 1b.,
RED DUTCH, or PICKLING.
A small-headed variety, used for pickling or filling mangoes
and considered best for this purpose. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 15c.; 441hb.,
40c. ; lb., $1.25. s
PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY.
Heads large and very finely curled ; shortstalk and compact
grower; an excellent keeper. Partakes of the size of the Drum-
head and the curled leaves and fine flavor of the Savoy. Faz
superior to the ordinary Imported Drumhead Savoy, seed of
which we can supply at half the price of the Perfection. Every
one should know that the Savyoys approach nearer to the delf-
cious richness of the cauliflower than any other cabbages. PEt.,
oC. ; 0Z.; 20c. ; 14 Ib:, 60c. ; 1b., $2.00.
Green Curled Savoy.
One of the finest flavored cabbages in cultivation, in quality
almost equal to cauliflower, and is preferred by epicures above
all others. Mostly used-for boiling, being extra tender and fine
_fiavored when cooked. PEt., 5c.; 0z., 25c.; 14 1b., 75c. ; lb., $2.25.
ALL-SEASONS CABBAGE.
This new strain of Early Drumhead Cabbage is offered to
the public under the broad claim of being as early as the
Early Summer, and growing a third larger. Many mar-
ket gardeners write us that they find our claims are fully sub-
stantiated in every particular. As its name indicates, it can be
planted at all seasons. It forms a fine, large, hard head of
superior quality, not bursting after heading; the heads are of
great thickness, which makes it a capital sort to keep through
the winter. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 25c.; 14 1b., 70c.; Ib., $2.50.
VANDERGAW CABBAGE.
The Vandergaw forms large, solid heads, much larger than
Early Summer, and almost as early. The quality is very fine.
and, like our famous Sure-Head Cabbage, it isremarkable for its
certainty to head. Pkt., 15c.; oz., 30c.; 14 1b., $1.00; 1b., $3.50.
90 bushels from 1 bushel planted. Wilson’s First Choice Potato.
18 SAMUEL WILSON; MECHANICSTVIT EE a:
WILSON’S
IMPROVED
SURE-HEAD
CABBAGE
Wilson’s Improved Sure-Head Cabbage.
Of all the varieties of winter cabbage for general cultivation or market purposes, the Improved Sure-Head is the most
reliable and best. This splendid cabbage has now stood the test for more than eleven years, and each year gains in popularity and
general favor. Although great improvements have been made in this valuable cabbage since its first introduction, yet the
standard type remains the same, and no other variety can vie with itin quality, productiveness, adaptability to withstand the
drought, and a certainty to make fine, solid heads under almost any conditions. We have been laboring to improve this excellent
cabbage, with a view to increase the size of the head, and at the same time to retain its other valuable and productive properties.
In order to do this, we have each year selected for seed purposes the finest and largest heads that were perfect in form and
shape, and true in type and outlines of the original Sure-Head. Until now we claim to have the finest and best strain of Sure-
Head Cabbage in America. To identify it from the ordinary Sure-Head that has become so common and cheap in the market,
we call ours Wilson’s Improved Sure-Head Cabbage, and we challenge the world to produce a purer, better or more produc-
tive strain of Sure-Head Cabbage than ours. Our customers will please bear in mind that many other varieties of cabbage
seeds, such as Drummond, etc., are palmed off for the true Sure-Head, at prices much less than the genuine article can be sold for.
To those who have never grown the Sure-Head Cabbage, we will say that it positively is the most productive and best
winter cabbage in existence. As will beseen by the above illustration, which is an exact photograph of one of our heads,
reduced in size, the true Sure-Heaa Cabbage produces a large, round, hard, perfect head, somewhat flattened on top, very firm and
solid, fine grained, tender and excellent flavor when boiled. It is one of our best keeping winter varieties, and will remain solid
and sweet until late in the spring. But its greatest superiority over all others is that it will thrive and do well under
almost any circumstances, will withstand the drought unusually well, and will make fine solid heads, when other sorts with the
same treatment would utterly fail. In almost all cases 95 good heads may be expected out of every 100 plants set
out. Prices, by mail, of Wilson’s Improved Sure-Head Cabbage, 1891: Liberal pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30c.; 14 Ib., 90c.; Ib., $3.20.
This improved type is decidedly the best
second early large drumhead variety in ex-
i
mn mn
iy VO SUG) ZZ ee i istence. It heads shortly after the Early
Newark Flat Dutch or Early Summer, and is
of great value for summer or fall use. It is
also largely grown in many placesfor winter
cabbage. The heads are large, very solid,
and if the plants are set out in June or fore
part of July the heads will keep crisp and
solid late in the spring. As seen in the illus-
tration, the heads are large, flattish on top
with few outer leaves, very short stem, solid
and compact throughout. Forprivate fami-
lies, market gardeners and truckers who
want an early fall cabbage for filling man-
goes or making kraut, we know of none
better than Fotler’s Improved Early Short-
Stem Brunswick. Pkt., 5¢e.; 0z., 20c.; 14 Ib.,
70c. ; 1b., $2.25.
Mammoth Marblehead Cabbage.
This variety grows to an enormous size,
and is highly prized in the South, where
many varieties fail to head. The heads are
not so solid as some other kinds, but are ex-
cellent for boiling, being remarkably rich,
: tender and buttery. We offer extra Ameri-
% Swipe a can-grown seed as follows: Pkt., 5c.; oz.,
Fotler’s Improved Early Brunswick. 20c. ; 44 Ib., 60c.; Ib., $1.90.
J. Hawk, Shepherdsville, Mich., writes: I shall always recommend Wilson’s Sure-Head Cabbage. Have planted it for the
last five years and never had a failure. Every plant makes a fine head.
Wilson’s Improved Sure-Head Cabbage is the best ever offered, see above,
GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS. ig
OUR PREMIUM LATE FLAT DUTCH CABBAGE.
Wilson’s Improved Premium Flat Dutch.
It is with pride we call the attention of our customers to this valuable strain of Late Flat Dutch Cabbage. Of all the varieties
of winter cabbage, the Premium Flat Dutch is probably more planted than any other. We have been for years trying to improve
this old and favorite kind of cabbage. For this purpose we have earefully selected the largest, finest and best heads each year for
seed, until we now have one of the best strains of Flat Dutch Cabbage seed in the United States. We have frequently had single
heads,to weigh over thirty-five pounds, and to average twenty poundsona large patch. The headsrun evenly in size, solid, flat-
tened on top, fine grained, excellent quality, and keep solid and crisp until late in the Epp Our customers who contemplate
inten
growing cabbage to any great extent would do well to correspond with us, as we don’ o be undersold by any other house
that has a reputation for selling good cabbage seed. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c.; 34 1b., 60c.; 1b., $2.00; 2 lbs., $3.60. ~ -
; ew Short Stem
Drumhead
Cabbage.
This splendid variety
of winter cabbage has
given such universal sat-
isfaction that we again
offer it as something of
Tare value and great
merit. No other cabbage
can vie with the Im-
roved Short Stem Drum-
ead in productiveness,
beautiful appearance
excellent cooking and
= a ’ Z 3 : keeping qualities, and
SS SS = *§ “<WWy| “the immense size of the
SSS . heads, many of them
weighing from twenty-
five to forty pounds, and
have been known to ave-
rage twenty pounds each
on a large field. The
heads are extra hard
and solid, round, flat-
tened on top. They grow
very uniform in shape,
with astrong stem from
six to eight inches long,
and present a very hand-
some appearance, as de-
picted in the engraving.
From 100 plants set
out, 95 large, solid
heads may be expect-
ed. Of the hundreds of
letters received the past
season about this won-
dextul, i ate
——— <a valuable cabbage, a
SSS SSS == ; les give it the highest praise.
New Short Stem Drumhead Cabbage. Fi cous ee eo ;
W. N. HueHEs, Looper, §S. C., writes: Your Premium: Flat Dutch Cabbage is the finest and best leversaw. I had plenty of
heads that weighed over twenty pounds.
For new Early All-Head Cabbage, see page 2, Novelties.
20 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
CAULIFLOWER.
Caulifiowers require deep, rich, moist soil, and are as easily raised as cabbages, and require same treatment. For early summr
varieties, seed should be sown in hot-bed early in March, transplant when weather is warm. For late or autumn varieties, sow in
March or April, transplantin June. Hoe often.
Wilson’s Early Denmark Cauliflower. | '
Itisa well-known
fact that the best
early varieties of
cauliflowerseed
come from Den-
mark, the natural
home of the cauli-
flower. Two years
ago we received a
sample of cauli-
flower seed from J.
Pederson Bjirgard,
of Charlottendlen,
Denmark, who is
largely engaged in
the cultivation of
this excellent vege-
table. Mr. Bjirgard
claimed that this
new cauliflower
was not only. the
earliest variety in
cultivation, but that
it produced heads
of unusual size,
snow white, very
solid and firm text-
ure and ofthe very
best possible flavor.
The sample of seed
was carefully plant-
ed alongside of
other extra early
and fancy-named
varieties, such as
Best Early Dwarf, .<<=:
Early Dwarf Erfurt, ——<
Pare abasic cle: ; i ee ee
e were much sur- ——- = — SEE CNS :
ee to see the ier a ~~ TY
rly Denmark (ile ee eS :
head out one week —————— =
before any of the Early Denmark Cauliflower.
rest, and to produce f : z :
fine, large, solid heads, nearly twice the size of any of the others. The past season we have had this splendid cauliflower tested in
various parts of the United States, and in every instance it has given the best satisfaction. It may be well for our friends to know
that good cauliflower seed cannot be grown in this country ; that the seeds grown here will not produce heads equal to seed grown
in Denmark. Another great advantage the Early Denmark has over others is its unfailing certainty to head—at least 95
out of every 100 plants can be counted on to make a fine head. We have been growing cauliflower for twenty-five years
and have tried all kinds, but not until we planted the Early Denmark could we be sure of getting well grown heads. Another very
superior quality the Early Denmark has, isin keeping solid, firm and crisp a long time after being matured. We recommend the
Early Denmark over all other kinds, as we know from actual experience that itis the earliest, finest, best ar‘ surest
header of any other. Pkt., 25c.; 5 pkts., $1.00; 14 az., $1.00; 0z., $3.00.
JOHN L. PurDy, Urbana, Ohio, writes: The Early Denmark is the cauliflower forme. Nearly every plant made a nice head.
From one package of seed I had seventy-eight nice heads of cauliflower. We sold some for 25c. a piece.
Early Snowball.
i i - Autumn Giant Cauliflower.
This new variety, lately introduced, has proved a great suc- : : noone
cess wherever tried. Seeds sown by March ist have produced This splendid variety of cauliflower is. noted for t nee
fine heads, twelve inches across, by June 10th. It has proved to mense size of its heads, which are a beautifulcreamy whl ;
be a sure header, and seldom fails to form fine, large heads. exceedingly fine texture and extra fine flavor. It is not so ear y
This variety can be as easily grown as cabbages, and should be as some, but comes into use late in the fall, when ponte mes
found in every man’s garden, both rich and poor. The seed we need 1 for pickling. We recommend it as the best fal ve y,
offer is superior to much sold in the country under the head of as it is of easy culture and remains longer in condition for use
Early Snowball. Pkt., 20c.; 14 0z., $1.50; 0z., $2.50. than any other. Pkt., 10c.; %4 0z., 40c.; 02., 75¢.
Don’t fail to plant our Early Denmark Cauliflower, see matter above.
GUARANTEED VEGETABLE. SERDS. 21
CARROTS.
For an early crop sow as soon as the ground is in working
order. For late cropsow in June or July. The large late varie-
ties are suitable for main crop for feeding purposes, and should
be so:vn in May or June.
EARLY SCARLET SHORT HORN.
The earliest and best for table use. Small top, roots smooth,
tapering abruptly toa small point. The flesh of this variety is
exceedingly tender and rich; extra fine flavored; deep orange-
red color, and the most desirable of any for the table. For
market gardeners or early table use, it has become almost indis-
pensable, and should be found in every garden. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,
10c.; 14. 1b., 25c.; lb., 90c.
Wilson’s Improved Long Orange Carrot.
Our Improved Long Orange Carrots, as» will be seen by
the annexed illustration, are far superior to the ordinary vari-
eties of Long Orange -
Carrots, and will yield
fully twice as much to
the acre as the common
varieties generally culti-
vated. In no other vege-
table has there been such
improvements recently
made as in the carrot,
and after years of labor-
ing to this end, we claim
to have the best strain of
Long Orange Carrot there
is to be found in this or
any other country. We
ask our friends to give it
a trial, and be convinced
of its great superiority
over all other’ kinds.
Pkt., ses52027.. 1oc.317.1b:,
25e. ; lb., 85e.
Large White Vosges.
Roots very large, simi-
lar in shape, although
more pointed, than the
Guerande. Skin and flesh
white, and the latter is
of much finer quality
than that of the other
white varieties, so that it
is often used for the
table. Easily dug, anda
very distinct, valuable
yariety. Enormously pro-
ductive and valuable for
feeding purposes. This
variety is much _ better
than the old White Bel-
gian, as it is much easier
grown, more prclific and
not the same trouble to
gather the crop, as the
roots do not run so deep
in the ground. It is also
richer, of finer texture
and better quality. Pkt.,
5c. ; 02Z., 10. ; 44 Ib., 25¢c.;
Ib., 80c. ; 2 1bs., $1.50.
4"
q
i
Wiison’s Improved Long
Orange Carrot.
Danvers Half-Long Orange.
This variety originated in the town of Dan-
vers, Mass.,in which vicinity the raising of
carrots is madea special business, twenty to
thirty tons per acre being no unusual crop, In
form it is midway between the Long Orange
and Short Horn. The root is of a rich dark
orange color, and grows very smooth and hand-
some. Itis a first-class carrot for all soils. It
is Claimed by the Danvers growers that this
carrot will yield the greatest bulk with the
smallest length of root of any now grown.
PKt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25e. ; 1b., 90c.
Danve s He fe
amg Ov ange
Carrot.
Ox-Heart Carrot.
LARGE WHITE BELGIAN.
This attains the largest size, and will yield more in bulk
than any other sort grown. The root is thick and long, grow-
ing from one-quarter to one-third of its length above the sur-
face. The flesh is of a light green or bronze color above the
soil, while that portion growing under ground isa yellowish
white. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 20c.; lb., 60c.
expense of purchaser, 50c. per Ib.
% CHICORY. (Used as Coffee.)
Sow in Apriland cultivate like earrots. Cut up and dry
the roots, roast and grind like coffee. Mix about one-fourth of
Sound chicory with the coffee before cooking. It takes the
eleterious effect from the coffee and improves its flavor. Pkt.,
5¢. 3 0Z., 10c. ; 1b., $1.00.
ASPARAGUS CHICORY.
By express, at
This new vegetable has now become very popular wherever
GEORGIA COLLARDS.
This is the variety so extensively used in the South, where
it furnishes an abundance of food for both man and beast.
Forms a large, loose, open head, or a mass of leaves on a tall
stem, which are the better for freezing. Sow thick, in drills, in
rich ground, transplanting when four inches high. Pkt., 5c.;
0z., 15¢. ; 14 Ib., 40e. ; 1b., $1.25.
CORN SALAD OR VETTICOST, used for Greens early in spring, pkt. 5c,; 0z., 10c.; 74 Ib., 26c.
SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
Ze
Celery has now become one of the most important crops of the garden, and no other vegetable is more
generally cultivated, either by the rich or poor. It is not only palatable and desirable for table use, but also
s very healthful and nutritious, possessing medicinal properties highly beneficial to exhausted constitutions
and weak nerves. Sowseed last of March or in April, in rich, mellow ground, in hot-bed or open border.
Sow in shallow drills, one foot apart; pressing the earth firmly on the seed is better than covering with earth. Water frequently
in dry weather, and cover over with brush or screens until seed is sprouted, When plants are one inch high, hoe and pull out
weeds; when four inches high, CF Ea in mows HOUR gece Brae ens eight to nine inches in row cultivate until six or eight
inches high, when they should be carefully earthed up ready for blanching. WHITE PLUME CELERY.
THE KALAMAZOO CELERY has been found by experienced| | Each year adds to the popularity and value of this va-
celery growers] riety. Many market gardeners now plant their entire
to be not only| crop of it with the most profitable results. Like our
profitable and | Golden Self-Blanching, the heart and stalk is naturally
reliable, but] white, and consequently it requires very little earthing
also of superior | up to blanchit. Its eating qualities are of the very best,
quality; is one| and although its keeping qualities are not equal to our
of the best| Golden Self-Blanching, yet as a celery for the fall and
keeping sorts} early winter use itis unsurpassed. When placed along-
we have. It is} side of our New Rose Celery, it forms the finest kind of ©
perfectly dis-| an ornament for either the market stall or dining-table.
tinct in its} Pkt., 10¢c.; 0z., 30c.; 14 1b., 75e. ;. lb., $2.90.
beautiful form 4
and _ upright
appearance, as
will be seen by
ourillustration,
which is an ex-
act photograph
of one root. It
is rich, creamy
white color
throughout, at-
tains a good
size, of very
quick growth,
close habit, the
outer ribs grow-
ing straight
and upright
from the start,
withoutsprawl-
ing out like
most other
kinds. Hence,
it requires but
little hilling
up. Owing to
its unusually
compact and
upright growth,
the inner ribs
willblanchand
be fit to use
while the cel-
ery_is growing,
and if taken up
and placed in
a cool cellar
before hard
freezing, it will
continueto
grow and
blanch the
whole winter,
and remain in
a splendid con-
dition for the
table when
wanted. Liber-
aigapkt:. 6 1029
3 ts.) 2502
02., 35¢.; 14 1b.,
$1.00 ; lb., $3.50.
NEW GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING CELERY.
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Giant Pascal Celery.
The Golden Self-Blanching Celery is a medium size
variety, neither tall nor dwarf, beautiful in its appearance of
growth, close and compact habits; straight and vigorous stalks,
ribs perfectly solid, crisp, brittle, and of most delicious, nutty,
fragrant flavor. But its greatest superiority over nearly
all others consists in its remarkable self-blanching properties.
Without any hilling-up excepting barely enough to keep it
compact and prevent the outer stalks from sprawling, this ex-
cellent celery will flourish and blanch as it grows, the outer
stalks only retaining any of the green color. It is also one of~
the best winter-keeping sorts, never getting hard, woody or
rusty. Pkt.,.10c.; 0z., 35¢. ; 14 1b., $1.25; lb., $4.00.
NEW ENGLISH CRIMSON CELERY.
The red and rose yarieties of celery have now become very
popular in the United States as well as in England, where they
are preferred above all others. They are noted for their strong,
vigorous growth, crisp, delicious, rich, nutty flavor, and for
their freedom from blight and rust. In the New English
Crimson we have a variety with a beautiful rich crimson
color, making it one of the most desirable and attractive vari-
eties in cultivation. The outer and inner stalks are a clear
crimson color, while the neat and attractive foliage, when
fee tpelties, resembles a bunch of roses, Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts.,
5 HO0Z.5 AOC:
The Giant Pascal Celery isan offspring of the Golden Self-
Blanching, and has been brought to its high state of perfection
by carefully selecting the finest and best of this popular variety,
until a type of celery has been secured that is much superior to
its parent, not only in size, handsome appearance, fine nutty
flavor, but also in its wonderful self-blanching properties. The
accompanying illustration fails to show the great beauty of this
grand new celery. When fully grown, the outer stalks average
two inches wide and of proportionable thickness. The fine
large stalks.can be sliced lengthwise, and are always crisp and
brittle, snapping like glass; it never becomes watery, and
can be eaten when quite small. It is a strong, vigorous grower,
the outer stalks are green, but the heartarich golden yerow,
even while growing. The quality is simply superb, having
the most delicious, rich, nutty flavor, unequaled by any variety
in cultivation. Its blanching qualities are all that can be de-
sired, fully up to the Golden Self-Blanching, and a superior
variety for keeping through the winter, as it never rusts or
rots in the least degree. For family use or market purposes
we recommend the Giant Pascal. Pkt., 10¢c.; 3 pkts., 25¢.;02z.,
35c.; 14 1b., $1.00; 1b., $8.50, by mail, post-paid.
Boston Market, Fern-Leaved, Dwarf, Golden Heart,
Crawford’s Half Dwarf, Giant White Solid, all good and
popular kinds, either for market gardeners or private families.
Pkt., 5c. ; 0z., 25c. ; 1b., $2.25.
The Kalamazoo and Giant Pascal are the two best Celeries,
GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS. 23
WILSON'S SELECTED LIST OF SUGAR CORN.
When pints or quarts are ordered by mail, add 5 cts. a pint or
ro cts. a quart to pay postage.
Early Cory Sugar Corn.
THE CORY SUGAR CORN.
The Earliest Sugar Corn in the World,
Even excepting the Early Marblehead and Minnesota, which
have heretofore been considered our earliest varieties, but has
much larger and finer ears than either the above, issweeter and
much betterin quality. The Cory Sugar Corn originated in
Rhode Island, with Mr. Cory, who had for a long time the
monopoly of the Providence and Newport markets for the ear-
liest and best sugar corn, for which he had cbtained large prices.
Gradually a few of his neighbors obtained some of the seed, and
in this way it has lately been introduced to the public. We have
been growing this excellent corn for the last two years, and find
it to fulfil all the desirable qualities claimed for it, viz.: Ten
days earlier than any other, larger ears and better
quality. For all who want an extra early corn, either for mar-
ket or family use, we cheerfully recommend the Cory. Large
pki., 10c.; 3 pkts.,25c. By express, pt.,13¢.; qt., 25¢.; peck, $1.25.
ADAMS’ EXTRA EARLY.
While not a sweet corn, this is a tender white corn for table
use. Dwarf stalk, small ears; very hardy; can be planted
earlier than any sweet corn; matures within sixty days. Per
pkt., 10c. ; pint, 20c. ; quart, 35c.
EARLY MINNESOTA SUGAR.
This is one of the hardiest varieties in cultivation; will do
to plant sooner than any other; not quite so early as the Cory,
but very productive, growing from four to five ears to a stalk;
uires rich ground, but yieldsimmensely. It is the standard
early sugar corn with market gardeners and truckers. By mail,
large pkt., 8c. ; by express, qt., 20c.; 4 qts., 60c.; peck, $1.00.
New Early Orange, or Golden Sweet Corn.
This new and distinct variety, after a two years’ trial, has
pvc to be one of the earliest (excepting the Cory) of any we
ave ever tried. It grows vigorously, produces from three to
four good ears to a stalk; it is most delicious and sugary when
in a cooking state, and when ripe is of a beautiful golden color.
Large pkt., 10c. By express, qt., 20c.; peck, $1.25.
Shakers’ Early Sugar Corn
originated among the Shakers, in the State of New York, who
are noted for growing choice and valuable seeds. It grows to
the height of s six feet. Generally three good ears to a stalk.
The ears are good size, fully twice as large as the Minnesota,
much better quality, and is ready for the market nearly as early
as the earliest. By mail, large pkt.,10c.; 6 pkts.,40c. By ex-
press, qt., 20¢e. ; peck, $1.25.
Potter’s Excelsior, or Squantum.
We cannot too highly recommend this variety. It ripens
early, has large, twelve-rowed ears and deep grains. It is re-
markably sweet, sugary and peculiarly succulent and tender.
Its fine quality and productiveness make it very popular. Large
pkt., 10c. ; qt., 20c. ; 4 qts., 50c. ; peck, $1.00.
Perry’s Hybrid Sweet Corn.
A very fine, early variety. The grains are very large and
ure white, but the cob is red. The ears are about the same
ength as Crosby’s, and are ready to market fully a week earlier.
The stalks grow 514 feet high, and the ears (two to a stalk) are
set about two feet from the ground. Pkt., 10c.; qt., 20c.; 2 qts.,
35¢c. ; 4 qts., 65ce. ; peck, $1.25.
Mammoth Early.
Resembles the late Mammoth, but ripens two weeks earlier’
The ears are not so large as the late Mammoth, and differ some
what in shape, being more tapering, larger at the butt. Pkt.’
10c. ; qt., 20c. ; peck, $1.25.
Marblehead Early.
Extra early, maturing in seventy days, while roasting ears
have been picked in sixty-one days from time of planting.
Stalks about four feet high. Pkt.,10c. By express, pt., 20c.; qt.,
35c. ; peck, $1.00.
Stabler’s Extra Early.
A new variety of larger size than usual for the early kinds.
It is remarkable for sweetness and earliness, ripens nearly as
early as the Marblehead ; a desirable gardener’s and canning
variety. Pkt., 1€c.; qt., 25e.; peck, $1.25.
Honey Sugar Corn.
This delicious table variety is the richest and sweetest of all
others, excepting the Black Mexican. It comes into use nearly
as early as the Cory or Minnesota; grows 5% to 6 feet high, two
to three good sized ears on one stalk, which, when ready to cook,
have a remarkable sweet, rich, pleasant and delicious flavor.
Pkt., 10c.; qt., 25c.; peck, $1.50. -
Improved Crosby’s Early.
This old-fashioned and _ well-tried
variety has been greatly improved bya
careful selection of the earliest, finest
and best ears for seed each succeeding
year, until we have at last obtained a
superior strain of Crosby’s Early Sugar
Corn, far superior to any that can be
found elsewhere in the country. We
have gone to great trouble and expense
to improve this popular sort, and think
our friends will find themselves well re-
paid for giving it a trial, if not the fore-
most place, in their kitchen garden. The
Improved Crosby’s Early Corn grows to
a medium height, ripens as early as any
of the early ‘large-ear varieties. Very
productive in ears, generally two to three
onastalk. Theears are ten to twelve-
rowed, good length, well. filled out at
both ends, excellent quality, being rich,
tender, sugary and delicious. Large pkt.,
10c.; pt., 12c.: qt., 20c.; peck, $1.25;
bush., $4.50.
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April 30th, and had peas for dinner June
8d. Your Early Sugar Corn and other
seeds have done well; much better than
Sayin thet seeds bought from other seed houses.
Improved - Crosby’
Early Sugar Corn.
Early Dawn Sugar.
This is unquestionably the largest White First Early
Sweet Corn, with a pure white cob, and rich, creamy-white
kernel of most excellent quality. It is quite as early as Marble-
head and shows none of the red shade of that variety or Cory,
while the ears are more than twice the size. We believe it to be
the best early genuine sweet or sugar corn grown. Pkt., 10c.;
qt., 25c.; peck, $1.50.
EARLY BONANZA.
This is as early as Minnesota, Crosby’s and other extra early
varieties, while the ears are much larger. It is exceedingly pro-
lific, bearing two or three good ears to a stalk. Pkt.,10c. By
express, pint, 15c.; qt., 30c. ; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.00.
The Earliest Sugar Corn in the world is the Cory, see above.
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SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
SUGAR CORN. (Continued.)
Improved Stowell’s Evergreen.
This long-estab-
lished and well-tried
variety is more large-
ly planted than any
other fora main crop,
both by private fami-
lies, market garden-
ers and canners. It
can be planted as
early in the spring as
any other, and fora
succession of crops
f. can be planted with
| good results as late as
uly 4th. By plant-
ing late, good boiling
ears can be ready for
market late in the
fall, when the frost
has killed the leaves
and outer husks.
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Mammoth Late
Evergreen.
This produces the
largest ears of any
sweet or sugar Corn,
a single ear some-
times weighing as
much as two or three
pounds. It ripens
something later than
Stowell’s Evergreen ;
yields heavily onrich
soil; is very sweet,
juicy, and fine eating.
This variety is largely
used by canners, as
it will produce im-
mense crops when
highly manured. By
mail, large pkt., 10c.
By express, pt., 18¢.;
qt., 25ce.; peck, $1.25;
bush., $4.00.
Egyptian, or Washington Market.
The latest of all; later than the Mammoth, and fully ten
days later than the Evergreen. Ears large and uniform, very |
sweet and luscious; produces well. Thestalks grow eight feet
high: Large pkt., 10c.; pt., 12c.; qt., 20c.; peck, $1.25.
Mexican Sugar Corn.
This is acknowledged by all the sweetest sugar corn that
Ows; not so early as some, but exceedingly sweet, sugary and
elicious. For epicuresand private gardens it has never been
equaled. By mail, pkt., 10c.; by express or freight, qt., 25c. ;
4 qts., 75¢c.; peck, $1.25.
Hawaii Sugar Corn.
The Hawaii Sugar Corn is noted for remaining a long time
in a good condition for eating. Pulled green ina milky state,
hung up and dried in a dry place, the ears can be soaked over
night, and used in winter same as green corn. By mail, pkt.,
10c. By express, qt., 25¢c.; peck, $1.50. .
The Simpsonia Prolific Sweet Corn.
In the Simpsonia Prolific Sweet we have a variety that not
only combines all the creamy, sweet and delicious flavor of the
best_small-eared sorts, but at the same time bears fine, large,
handsome ears, and the MOST PRODUCTIVE VARIETY
IN CULTIVATION. The Simpsonia Prolific Sweet
Sugar Corn originated in Bucks Co., Pa. The ears remain
in a good eating condition and retain their tender, rich
and luscious flavor a much longer time than other
kinas of sugar corn, hence its great value as a market |
variety. Grows toa medium height, hasa strong, stiff, leafy
Stalk, ripens medium early, often bearing three good ears toa
stalk, each ten to twelve inches in length. The quality is
simply superb. A single trial will convince any one of
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this fact. By mail, large pkt., 10c.;3 pkts., 25c.; lb., 40c.;3 |
Ibs., $1.00. By freight, 4 qts., 75c.; peck, $1.25.
| and color a beautiful silvery white.
POP-CORN.
CALIFORNIA, OR GOLDEN POP-CORN.
This beautiful, curious and miniature pop-corn isa native of
Lower California. Itcertainly is the most beautiful variety
of corn we have ever seen. Thestalks
grow three anda half feet high, bear-
ing numerous miniature ears, from
two to three inches in length, per-
fect in form; deep pointed grains, of
a fine, rich golden color. So near
are the ears alike that they seem to
have all been cast in one mould out of
' pure gold. Its popping qualities are
splendid. It is also valuable and
highly esteemed for mantel orna-
ments, as the small, delicate, beau-
tiful ears, with their shining golden
grains, among everlastings, dried
rasses, or other holiday decorations,
orm a pleasing and attractive ap-
pearance. It is hardy and very
productive, nearly every stalk bear-
ing from three to six perfect ears.
Pkt., 10c.; three pkts., 25c.; pt., 40¢.;
qt.65c., by mail, post-paid.
QUEEN’S GOLDEN POP-CORN
has become unusually popular
wherever tried, not only for its
strong, healthy, vigorous growth,
beautiful appearance of the ear, but
also for its excellent popping quali-
ties. Thestalks grow six feet high,
and the large, beautiful ears are pro-
duced in abundance. Pkt., 10c.; qt.,
40¢.
Tom Thumb Golden Pop-Corn.
The stalks grow only eighteen
inches high, bearing two to three
perfect little ears two totwoanda
half inches long, filled with golden
Ma yellow grains, which when popped
expand to alargesize. Pkt.,10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; 10 pkts., 70c.
Silver Laced Pop-Corn.
This handsome variety issomewhat similar in size and shape
of ear to Queen’s Golden, excepting the grains are more pointed
Its popping qualities
are excellent. Pkt., by mail,
8c.; ears, by mail, 10c. each.
MAPLE DALE POP-
CORN.
This new variety of pop
corn is the most prolific kind
in cultivation; the stalks
grow from five tosix feet high,
and are studded with ears
from the ground up. As many
as fifteen fine ears have been
counted on one stalk. From
ten stalks taken at random
from our field we pulled one
hundred and twenty-one nice
ears; the ears will average six
to eight inches in length, well
filled cs beautifi aie
rains. Its popping qualities
are excellent. Two hundred
bushels have been raised on
one acre. Pkt.,10c.; qt., 50e.
NEW AUSTRALIAN.
This singular variety of pop-
corn isa native of Australia.
The stalks grow six to seven
feet high, being of a dark red
color, making a very striking
appearance. The ears, which
grow near the top of stalk, are
six inches in length, covered
with a red husk. The cob is
blood red, while the small,
beautiful grains are a delicate
purple. It possesses excellent
popping qualities. By mail,
pkt., 10c.; qt., 65c.
RAT-TAIL POP-CORN.
A curious and attractive va-
\ riety, with long, slim ears,
resembling a rat’s tail. The
grain is the smallest of any
pop-corn, and excellent when
f popped. Pkt., 10c.
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GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS. 25
Wilson’s Choice and Guaranteed Cucumber Seed.
Cucumbers should not be planted until ground is warm and weather settled. Plant in good ground; hills three feet apart.
When danger of bugs is over, thin out to three plantsina hill. To keep off the striped bug, use the Persian Insect Powder.
Wilson’s Improved Early Green Cluster.
¢)
Wilson’s Improved Early Green Cluster.
Of all the early varieties of cucumbers this we consider the
best and most profitable for market gardeners and_ private
families, as it is fit for table use nearly as early as the Early
Russian; is better size, much more prolific and remains in a
bearing condition longer than any of the early sorts. As a
cucumber for table use it has no superior, and being a great
ee is valuable for pickles. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢e.; 44 Ib., 25c.;
.» SOC.
: Early Russian.
Earliest in cultivation; hardy, prolific, and only about
three inches long; fine for pickles, and unsurpassed for table
use, being remarkably solid, with very few seeds, and of best
quality. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 1b., 25c.; lb., 80c.
Early Frame, or Early Short Green.
Productive, of vigorous growth, early, fruits medium and
straight. Popular for both table use and pickling. Pkt., dc.;
0z., 10¢.; 14 1b., 2oc.; Ib., 80e.
Improved Early White Spine, or Arlington.
For both market use and pickling this variety is now more
largely grown than any other. Ourseed is of the true original
Boston market stock, and is very much superior to the old
White Spine. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 25c. ; Ib., 90e.
Evergreen Long White Spine.
_ This variety, while growing too long for commercial
pickles, makes splendid, dark green family pickles, and for
table use is of very fine quality. They grow ten to twelve
inches long and very straight; make fine, hard, brittle pickles
Le five to six inches long. Pkt., 5c.: 02., 10c.; 14 1b., 25c.;
- 90c.
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Wilson’s Improved Long Green Pickling Cucumber.
Of ali the varieties of late pickling cucumbers this is
decidedly the best and most profitable, both for private families
and market gardeners. Planted early in the spring, they will
produce an abundance of early cucumbers, either suitable for
pickles or table use. Planted in June or July, it will bear
heavy crops of nice green pickles until killed by frost. Our
strain of the Long Green Pickling is the best in the country,
and has been highly improved by years of careful selections
and good culture. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 30e.; 1b., $1.00.
Green Prolific, or Boston Pickling.
A short pickling variety, of fine form and flavor, enor-
mously productive, crisp and tender. Pkt.,5c.; oz.,10c.; 14 1b.,
25c. ; 1b., 80c.
| 30c.; 24 1b., 50c.
Nichol’s Medium Green Cucumber.
Nichol’s Medium Green.
_ The name, ‘‘ Medium Green,” is Gescriptive of the size, it
being longer than the White Spine, but not so long as the Long
Green. The cucumbers are very thick through, and are full at
both ends. The skin is light green in color and very smooth.
Pkt., 5¢.; 0Z.; 10¢.; 14 Ib., 25e. i 80c.
Improved Chicago Pickle.
Mr. Westerfield, who has been interested largely in the
business, claims that in this very prolific variety he has com-
bined all the qualities desired by those who raise cucumbers
for commercial pickles, and he refers to nearly every large
factory in Chicago. Pkt.,5.3 0z.,10c.; 14 1b., 25c.; Ib., 75c.
THE GIANT PERA CUCUMBER.
The Giant Pera Cucumber is a
native of Turkey in Europe. Itis one
of the most prolific bearers of any of
the cucumber tribe. The vines are
strong and vigorous in growth, a
broad, dark green leaf, nearly twice
the size ofthe common varieties. The
cucumbers are set in early near the
hill, very close together, and continue
on bearing until killed by frost. Our
field of this variety the past summer
was literally covered with fine, large,
smooth cucumbers. many of them
from eighteen to twenty-two inches in
length. They grow very uniform,
smooth and straight, clear of spines,
skin a beautiful green color, retain-
ing its fine appearance and excel-
lent quality until nearly ripe. They
are remarkably crisp, tender and ex-
cellent for slicing. Very few seeds,
and in every way desirable for table
use. They are the most desirable and
profitable kinds to grow for pickles.
Cultivated same as other cucumbers.
By mail, pkt., 10c.; oz. , 30¢.; 44 1b., $1.00.
THORBURN’S EVER-BEARING
CUCUMBER.
This new variety, now first offered,
will prove very useful, from its ever-
bearing character. It sets fruit
very early, and continues to blossom
and sets fruits throughout the entire
summer. The cucumbers are of the
Early Russian type and of very fine
quality, both for the table and for
pickling. Pkt., 15c. ; 2 pkts., 25e.
Serpent, or Snake Cucumber.
A remarkable and very interestin
curiosity. The cucumbers grow curle
up like a snake with the head pro-
truding, and sometimes are six feet
in length. The quality is fair. Pkt,
10¢.
West India Gherkin (True).
Also Known as Jerusalem
Pickle. Very small, oval-shaped,
Used exclusively for pickling. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,
prickly fruits.
New Paris Pickling Cucumber.
The Paris Pickling is entirely distinct from all sorts
hitherto known, and is decidedly the best of all in quality for
pickling. The young cucumbers, when of the proper age for
pi are slim and slender, from three to five inches in
ength. Its unique appearance will make it of great value in
the manufacture ‘of chow-chow and other mixed pickles. So
crisp and brittle are they that they snap freely, and, when
ready for pickling, show absolutely no signs of seeds. When at
the pickling stage, the fruits are of an wnusually dark green
color. The genuine seed is very scarce. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 20c. |
See Novelties, page 6, for the wonderful New White Pearl Cucumber.
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SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
DANDELION.
Improved Large-Leaved.
Very early and wholesome greens. Sow in May or June;
cultivate during the summer, and the following spring the
leaves will befittocut. Pkt.,10c.; 0z., 50c.; 14 lb., $1.75 ; 1b., $6.00.
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Upland Cress.
The Upland Cress isa hardy perennial, thriving in any
good garden soil, wet or dry. in early spring it is the first
green thing to make its appearance. Grows with unequaled
rapidity, so that in a few days it is ready to use. It isa week
ahead of any other plant. The young shoots can be eaten raw
or as a Salad. It is excellent prepared same as lettuce. Its
taste is remarkably pleasant, having the flavor of the
Water-Cress, which it very much resembles, and which is
so highly prized and agreeable to all. It is of easy culture,
and, when once established, willremain. It is of robust nature
and of unparalleled hardiness. The Upland Cress, besides
its value as a vegetable, is also highly prized as a blood purifier,
and very beneficial in cases of scrofula and diseases of the
liver and kidneys. This fact is frequently mentioned in medi-
Cali onks, and recommended by our best physicians. Pkt., 10ce.;
pkts., 25e.
CRESS, or PEPPER GRASS.
Curled. This small salad was formerly used with lettuce.
jPkt., DC.50Z., LOC:
WATER-CRESS.
Culture.—The seed should be sown and lightly covered in
gravelly, mucky lands, along the borders of small, rapid
streams, and the plants will need no subsequent culture, asin
favorable condition they increase very rapidly by self-sown
seed and extension of the roots. Pkt.,10c.; oz.,40c.; 14 1b., $1.40.
ENDIVE.
_ This is the most refreshing and attractive of all autumn and
winter salads. It is known inrestaurants as Chicoree, and is
particularly appetizing when served with lettuce, with plain
ench dressing. Sow from middle of June to last of August.
When plants are full grown, tie the outside leaves together
over the heart, to blanch the inner leaves, which will take about
a week. Never tie up when the leaves are wet.
Green Curled Endive.
. The hardiest variety ; very ornamental, curled, dark green
| leaves, which blanch white and crisp. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢.; 4
| Ib., 45c. ; 1b., $1.50.
White Curled Endive.
| The most beautiful variety; the mid-rib is yellow and the
leaves almost white. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 20c.; 14 lb., 50c. ; 1b., $1.75.
EGG-PLANTS.
Egg-Plant seed will not vegetate freely without substantial
and plenty of moisture. Repeated sowings are sometimes
necessary. Sow in March or April; transplant in rich soil
when ground is warm and cold nights are over. One ounce
will produce about 1,000 plants. The following are the best and
most reliable:
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New York Improved Large Purple.
A superior strain of this desirable vegetable brought to the
highest state of perfection by a New Jersey truck farmer, and is
decidedly the best variety for market gardeners or family use.
The plants grow strong and vigorous, with light green leaves.
The fruit sets early, grows rapidly and comes into use sooner
than any other. Many specimens have attained the weight of
eight to ten pounds, and borne five to seven fine fruits to one
hill. The quality is unsurpassed; flesh white, tender and nutri-
tious. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25¢.; oz., 50c.; 14 lb., $1.50.; lb., $4.50.
JOHN Ross, Muscogee, Indian Territory, writes: I raised a
New York egg-plant from your seed, that weighed eleven
pounds. They are the largest and best egg-plants lever saw.
Black Pekin Egg-Plant.
A very handsome and
yale hereon ee mee wae
y round shape; fruito SAP
large size ; skin jet-black, we—
glossy and smooth; flesh ~\S yl
white, very solid, finex,
grained and delicate in
avor. Matures early, isd
very prolificand in every A os
way a@ superior variety. %
Pkt., 5¢c.; 0z., 50c.; 144 ¥
Ib., $1.50.
Early Long Purple.
Much hardier and earli-
er than the large round
purple, succeeding fur-
ther North. Fruit from
six to ten inches long. \We
ee 5C.; OZ., 25¢.; 14 1b., Y
Oc.
Extra Early Dwarf : Wud if
Round Purple. Be teat tka ial
This variety might well as
small early New York Purple, as it is the same shape and fine in
quality. Its great merit is its hardiness and extra earliness, and
hence valuable for Northern sections. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 40c.: %4
1b., $1.00; 1b., $3.50.
Mrs. CYNTHIA SMITH, Yostville, Pa., writes: I have raise@
egg-plants from your seed, that’ weighed eleven pounds.
I. M. Stout, North Yakima, Washington, writes: We had
the finest egg-plants from your seed ever seen in this State.
Some of them weighed ten to twelve pounds each.
E. M. Boyer, Sparta, N. C., writes: I have been purchasin
seed from you for eight years and have never been disappointe
once.
Don't fail to plant the Harly May Pride Cherry, see colored plate,
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GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS.
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GOURDS.
Culture.—The gourd is a tender annual and should not be
planted until ground is warm and danger of frost is over. Plant
three to four seeds in a hill in rich soil near an arbor, fence or
some other support.
£a>For Ornamental Varieties, see Flower Seeds.
The Japanese Nest-Egg Gourd is a native of Japan,
where it is extensively grown for nest-eggs and ornamental pur-
es. Itisa handsome and rapid-growing plant, well adapted
or covering screens, arbors, old sheds, etc. The eggs so nearly
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resemble the size, color and shape of hens’ eggs, and having a
hard shell when ripe, that they are valuable for that purpose,
and much better than glass eggs, as they neither crack nor
freeze in cold weather. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 40c.
Dish-Cloth, or Luffa.
Fruit of Dish-Cloth Gourd.
A natural dish-cloth, and a most admirable one, is furnished
by the peculiar lining of this fruit, which is sponge-like, porous,
very tough, elastic and durable. Many ladies prefer this dish-
cloth to any prepared by art. The fruit grows about two feet in
length, and the vine is very ornamental, producing clusters of
large yellow blossoms, in pleasing contrast to the silver-
shaded, dark-green foliage. In the North this variety requires
to be started in a hot-bed. The dried interiors of these gourds
have already become an article of commerce; grown in Florida,
they are sold by Philadelphia and New York druggists, while in
England their sale and use are quite general. Price of Ameri-
can-grown seed, 10c. per pkt.
Sugar Trough Gourd.
These gourds are useful for
many household purposes, such as
buckets, baskets, nest-boxes, soap
and salt dishes, and for storing the
winter’s lard. They grow to hold
from four to ten gallons each, have
thick, hard shells, very light, but
durable, having been kept in use
as long as ten years. Pkt., 10c.;
OZ., 25C.
The Dipper Gourd.
: This variety is also useful for
=; Many ponents Ee ae When
SS grown on the ground the stems
s Tr = h will be curved, while if raised as
_ Sugar Trough Gourd. a climbing vine, on a trellis, the
weight of the blossom end will cause the stem to grow straight.
They are very easily prepared for use as dippers, will last for
years, and are particularly valuable for dipping hot liquids—
the handles not readily becoming hot. Dippers of various sizes
can be had from a few vines. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c.; 141b.,
75c.; Ib., $2.50.
KOHL RABI, or TURNIP-ROOTED
CABBAGE.
Culture.—Same as cabbage. When
young and tender they are fine for
table use. When matured they keep
well, and are excellent for winter
feeding to stock.
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Ss —_.
Green.
. Good for table use and stock feed-
Poe! 5C.; 0z., 15¢e.; 14 Ib., 40c.;
”
Early White Vienna.
The best market sort for table use.
a HG.5 OZ, 20c.;” 22 Tb.,’ Gc. = Ib.,
HORSE-RADISH.
The best is grown by planting small lengths of roots, and
not from the crowns. These young roots, planted in spring,
small end down, with the top two inches below the surface, in
rich, well-cultivated soil, will form radish of large size and
superior quality, in one season’s growth. After having several
weeks’ growth, rub off the young side roots from the newly-
planted roots to increase the size and insure a smooth, well-
shaped root. Small roots, seven for 20c.; 30c. per doz., or $1.25
per 100, by mail, post-paid.
GARLIC.
The Garlic is the
most pungent in
taste and has the
strongest odor of all
the onion family.
It is largely used in
44, the south of Europe
i] where it isesteemed
for flavoring soups,
—~ Stews, etc. Theroot
® or bulb iscomposed
of many small bulbs
called ‘‘cloves,”
which are planted
in the spring, about
inches apart;
the tops die in
- August, when the
bulbs are ready to
gather. Bulbs, 441b.,
15c. ; lb., 40c.
KALE.—Borecole.
MOSS CURLED, or HALF-DWARF FRINGE.
This new and beautiful variety is very popular with the
gardeners around Paris. It is between the dwarf and tall
varieties, with yellowish-green, finely fringed leaves. Itis one
of the handsomest and most ornamental varieties we have ever
seen ; is extremely early and hardy, and from its upright habit
can be grown closer together than other varieties. Pkt., 5c.;
0z., 15¢.; 14 1b., 40c. ; Ib., $1.25.
GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. Philadelphia Stock.
A favorite with Northern market gardeners; growing
about two feet in height and hardier than the Southern Dwarf
Green Curled Scotch, being improved by frost; leaves green
and beautifully curled and wrinkled. Pkt. 5c.; oz., 10c.;
Ib., 60c.
LEEK.
Sow the seed yery early in a
seed bed in a sheltered place if
possible. When plants are about
six inches long, transplant them
to trenches six inches deep, with
very rich soil at the bottom. Fill
up the trenches as the plants
grow, and later draw soil up to
them. Asa result you will have
fine, large leeks, blanched halfa
foot long, Which may be kept all *
Winter if dug up with the roots
on and stored in moist sand in
the cellar. Aside from being val-
uable for soups and salads,
blanched leek makes an excel-
lent dish when sliced,and cooked
like green peas. This fact does
not seem to be generally known,
as well-grown leek is so seldom
seen in kitchen gardens.
Garlic Bulbs.
Broad London Flag.
Large, with broad leaves grow-
ing on two sides, like the flag.
Pipi sess0z5 doe: 2b. 405;
Ib., $1.25.
New Giant Italian. :
Introduced by us in 1884, this new variety has given great
satisfaction everywhere. It is very hardy, easily grown and of
monstrous size; of a very mild and agreeable flavor. Pkt., dc.;
oz., 15¢. ; 141b., 50e. ; 1b.; $1.50.
A. Burns, St. Mary’s, Canada, writes: The seeds you sent
me last spring did splendidly. The peppers were the finest;
there was nothing in this country to equal them. I had @
pumpkin to measure six feet six inches around, and weigh 110
pounds. Your melons were the best grown in Ontario.
Jas. T. Naytor, Elkton, Va., writes: Your seeds were the
best I ever planted. The melons were the finest I ever grew.
Cabbage and lettuce cannot be equaled.
New Giant Italian Leek.
Wilson’s First Choice Potato yielded, 1891, 800 bushels per acre.
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SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
border.
LETTUC
New Early Stonehead Golden Yellow.
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New Early Stonehead Golden Yellow.
The earliest heading variety: in cultivation. For an early
spring forcing head lettuce it certainly has no equal. It is ot
excellent quality and in every way desirable for table use.
We have grown it largely for the last six years and do not hesi-
tate to recommend it to our friends as the very best early head
lettuce in the market. Pkt., 5c. ; 0z., 20c. ; 44 1b., 60c. ; 1b., $1.75.
Early Curled Silesia.
A fine, early, curled variety, which does not head; leaves
large and tender, of fine flavor. ’Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 25c. ;
Ib., 80c.
Early White Cabbage.
One of the earliest; a fine heading variety. Strong and
yiome grower, tender and fine flavored. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.;
1% |b., 25¢.; 1b., 80¢.
NEW PERPETUAL LETTUCE.
This new and excellent variety is one of the very best for
family use. It is of distinct form, not heading as some do, but
forming large, compact b:shes, the leaves curling outward from
the top, of a butterish yellow green color, and slightly oily to
the touch. Itis free from any bitter taste, tenderand crispeven
to the outer leaves. From one sowing of seed in April, it was fit
to cut in May, and supplied the finest lettuce for table use until
August 10th. Its fine, tenderand crisp qualities are not affected
in the hottest weather, when other sorts are unfit to eat. Pkt.,
Be.; 0Z., 15¢c.; 14 1b., 40c.; 1b., $1.20.
California Cream Butter Lettuce.
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California Cream Butter Lettuce.
This splendid variety of lettuce is a native of California,
where it is highly esteemed and considered the very best ever
grown in that State. It forms round, solid heads, as shown in
the illustration; outside, the heads are of a medium green;
within, the leaves are of a very rich cream-yellow color—most
refreshing in appearance and particularly rich and buttery to
the taste. The heads are of good size, compact, very hard and
solid. It is medium early and one of the very best summer
varieties of head lettuce we have ever seen. It is a black-
seeded variety, stands summer heat better than the Philadel-
hia Butter, the Deacon, or any other white-seeded variety.
he heads are so solid that, generally, they have to be cut
before apy seed stalk can make its appearance. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,
20c. ; 24 1b., 50c.; Ib., $1.75.
Brown Dutch.
A splendid black-seeded yariety, very desirable both for
early table use and heading. Stands the heat of summer the
best ofany. PEt., 5c.; 0z., 15c.; 14 1b., 40ce.
New Oak-Leaved Lettuce.
A distinct variety, the leaves of which are shaped like those
of the oak ; heads compact, crisp and tender, and entirely free
from bitter taste. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15c.; 14 1b., 45c.
Lettuce should have rich soil and frequent waterings.
For heading, transplant one foot apart.
e@ ever yet introduced. -Our seed is all home-grown and warranted pure.
Sow seed early in spring in hot-bed or open
The following kinds are the cream of all yarieties
Deacon Lettuce.
A fine new variety (originated near Rochester, N. Y.), with
round, compact heads, 4 to5 inches in diameter; leaves yery
thick, dark green, tender and of unusual fine quality; very
distinct and valuable. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,15c.; 14 1b., 4Uc.; Ib., $1.40.
Long-Standing Bronze Head Lettuce.
This new variety, introduced for the first time last season,
comes to us highly recommended by some of the best and
largest truckers and gardeners in the United States. It issaid
to be the largest standing of any known variety. It forms a
large solid head nearly as big round as a half bushel measure.
The quality is superb, never gets tough or a bitter taste. Pkt.,
10c.; 0z., 2oc.; 44 Ib., 50¢e.; 1b., $2.00.
fs ESE Ce
New Lettuce—Buttercup.
A new variety from Germany, equally good for winter and
summer use or forcing; early, forming large, solid heads of
bright citron-colored foliage. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; 14 1b., 50c.
Golden Heart Lettuce.
This new lettuce produccs heads of very large size, firm and
solid. It grows quickly, is ready for use early, and continues to
remain in excellent condition for weeks. It does not wilt
under severe heat, and for summer use is superior to nearly all
other varieties of cabbage lettuce. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; 14 1b.,
50c.; lb., $1.75.
Silver Ball Lettuce.
This lettuce produces a beautiful head, very firm, solid and
compact, with handsomely-curled leaves. The head is of an
attractive. silvery-white color, very rich, buttery and most
delicious flavor. It comes early and stands a long while before
running toseed. A most excellent variety both for early spring
and summer use, and extensively grown for market. We rec-
ommend all our friends to try it. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20e.; 44 1b.,
50c. ; Ib., $1.75.
Tomhannock Lettuce.
Tomhannock Lettuce.
As shown in the accompanying ilustration, the Tomhan-
nock Lettuce forms a beautiful and attractive plant, from 12
to 14 inches high and 9 to 10 inches across. The leaves grow
upright, the upper leaves turning outward, the edges a beau-
tiful bronze, glossy color, while the inner leaves are almost
white and exceedingly crisp, tender and briitle, giving the
plant a very ornamental appearance. It is of very quick
growth, ready to cut early, and remains for weeks in the finest
condition for the table without running up toseed. Pk&t., dc.;!
0z., 20c. ; 14 Ib., 50c. ; 1b., $1.75.
The Lutie Grape—earliest, best, most productive Grape in the world, see inside front cover.
GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS.
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Improved Hanson Lettuce.
HANSON. (Improved Hard-Heading Stock.)
We can recommend this as one of the very best. Heads green |
outside and white within; grows to aremarkable size, very solid,
and are deliciously sweet, crisp and tender. It withstands the
hotsun. This hard-heading stock of Hanson Lettuce has been so
improved that most of the heads are so very solid that theydo not send |
up any seed stalks unless cut open with a knife. O25
15¢.; 4 Ib., 40¢.; lb., $1.35.
GOLD NUGGET LETTUCE.
Pkt; -5G.;5
This isa beau-
tiful small
hard-headed
variety. Very
quick growing
and comes into
tuce. The heads
and outer
leaves are a
= Tich, golden
yellow color,
making it very
ope: = attractive and
a r handsome. The
to any of the best. It is especially adapted to small gardens and
close planting. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 14 1b., 60c.
New Hard-Head Lettuce.
This is undoubtedly the hardest headed variety in exist-
ence. The heads are almost as hard as cabbage. It is crisp,
tender, excellent quality, and a splendid keeper. Pkt., 5c.;0z.,
20¢c.; 14 Ib., 50c.; 1b., $1.75.
Heat-Resisting Cos.
A vigorous-growing variety, never wilting under the severest
sun, and producing large, fine, solid heads, which are very crisp
and tender. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 Ib., 40c.; Ib., $1.30.
Blond Blockhead, or Sunset Lettuce.
Holding to ourrule of proving the value of all novelties .
rior to their introduction, when this distinct new lettuce came
om France last year, we distributed the seed gratuitously for
trial. How well it has succeeded in our climate can be judged
from the specimen reports printed herewith. In hardness and
compactness of head, as well asin form, it resembles the Nea-
politan Cabbage Lettuce, but differs in being of a rich, golden
ee color. Of very handsome appearance, it is also of de-
licious quality ; it is Slow to seed, withstands summer heat, and
is also an excellent keeper after being cut. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c.;
14 1b., 60c.; 1b., $2.00.
The Best Lettuce for the South.
WALTER J, PARKER, Woodland, N.C., Oct.9, 1890, writes:
I have given the BLOND BLOCKHEAD LETTUCE a fair trial the
past season, and have been well pleased withit. I think that
it is the finest lettuce ever grown in Southern gardens,
E. A. RATHBURN, Ortonville, Mich., Sept. 28, 1890, writes:
I wish to express my thanks for the trial packet of Blond
Blockhead Lettuce which you sent me last spring. It is very nice
and all that you recommended it to be. It is early and grows
fine large hard heads. :
S. L. KaurrmMan, New Cumberland, Pa., Sept. 29, 1890,
writes: The Blond Blockhead Lettuce did all that could be
asked of it, being tender and growing nicely. -
Miss TINA RoorpA, Pella, Iowa, Sept. 26, 1891, writes:
From one pound of Wilson’s First Choice Potatoes bought from
you last spring, I raised one hundred and fifty-four pounds of
fine, large, smooth potatoes. See pages 56 to 60.
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horse-droppings
| times to get rid
use the earliest |
of any head let- |
quality is equal |
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MUSHROOMS.
Mushrooms can be grown in a dry cellar, underthe benches.
of a green-house, or in sheds, where the temperature can be
kept from 50 to 60 degrees through the winter. Collect fresh
without straw, turn them over three or four
of the heat, and then mix one-third of fresh soil
from an old pasture, with the prepared manure. Dig outa foot
deep of the space to contain the bed, lay some long manure at
the bottom, and then the prepared manure and soil, a little at
a time, evenly and well beaten down until it is a foot above the
| ground; puta layer of good light earth on this. two inches
| thick; after a few days, when the rank heat has passed off,
| should make their appearance.
place the spawn in the beds in lumps about two inches square
and six inches apart, covering with light earth an inch deep;
beat it gently down all over. Cover the bed thickly with straw,
and if out of doors, keep off rain and protect from the cold with
mats or boards. In about six to eight weeks the mushrooms
Examine the bed often to see
that it does not get dry, and when water is given, it should be
at the temperature of 100 degrees.
English Spawn. In pound bricks, by mail, post-paid, each,
By express, per dozen bricks, $1.75.
French Spawn. In two-pound boxes, by express, 70c. By
mail, 90e.: 44 boxes, 11b., 50c.
MARTYNIA.
This vegetable is highly prized
for pickles ; should be pulled when
~ green, or about half grown, and
§ used the same as other pickles.
Soak the seed forty-eight hours in
tepid water. Sow as early in
35¢.
spring as possible. PES DC. 5
oz., 15¢.
MUSTARD.
White London. Best for
salads. Oz., 5c.;.Ib.,.50c.
Black, or Brown. More pun-
gent than the white; for culinary
Oz., 5c.; 14 Ib., 20c.; 1b., 50e.
Chinese (New). Very large leaves and succulent stems.
Pkt., 5¢e.-; 0z., 10c. ; 34 Ib., 30c.; lb., $1.00.
NASTURTIUM.—Indian Cress.
Tall Yellow. The best for pickling or salads. Pkt., 5c.;
0Z., 15¢. ; 44. 1b., 40c.; lb., $1.25.
Dwarf Mixed. Pkt., 5c.; 0oz.,15¢e.; 141b., 40c.; Ib., $1.25.
For ornamental varieties, see Flower Seeds.
use.
We earnestly request every one who receives this
catalogue to examine our colored plate of small fruits
to be found in this book. Also, to read description on
opposite page. The Early Mayflower Cherry is decidedly
the earliest and most valuable cherry ever re antec
é€
Everbearing and Parker Earl Strawberries cannot
failto repay any one for ail they cost. The whole
Na for $1.00 is the best and cheapest ever
offered.
The Buffalo Berry is a novelty of rare merit.
For the greatest Pea on earth, see page 7, Novelties.
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SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
Wilson’s Choice Selected Melon Seed. |
Our melons are all grown especially for seed, none being sold in the market, and no seed saved from any but the finest and
best. We have carefully tried and tested nearly all new varieties as they have been brought out, and have selected the followi
as the best and most profitable for general cultivation, either for large growers or private families. Wethink our customers wi
find them all as they are described, both in quality and productiveness. 4@-For new varieties of melons, see Specialties,
page 4.
MUSKMELONS.
EXTRA EARLY JENNY LIND MUSKMELON.
A popular, small early variety, fiat- se
tened at each end; ribbed and closely Ss
metted. Flesh light green, and gener-
ally of fine flavor. We offer an im-
roved strain of Jenny Lind, that has
een yery carefully selected by one of
the most experienced New Jersey
growers. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 24 Ib.,
2o¢c. ; Ib., 75c.
IpA M. DEcKET, Princeton, Ind.,
April 19th, writes: Seeds arrived all
right, and look fine, and for 60 cents
you sent me more seeds than I could get here for $1.00.
Netted Gem.
The illustration, engraved from
one of the melons, shows theirshape,
which is almost a perfect globe.
They grow remarkably uniform in
shape and size, weighing from 114 to
14% pounds each. They are thick-
. meated, the flesh is light green in
- color, and of fine, luscious flavor;
skin green, regularly ribbed and
=e thickly netted. They are almost as
Netted Gem. solid as a cannon-ball, and will keep
well five to seven days after picking. They are a very heavy
cropper. Pkt., 5c. ;'0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25c.; Ib., 75c.
MONTREAL GREEN NUTMEG MUSKMELON.
They frequently attain the weight of from thirty to forty
pounds, which is remarkably heavy for a muskmelon. The
shape is nearly round, slightly ribbed, thickly netted, flesha
rich greenish color, very thick-meated, rich, pprey flavor, sweet
and delicious. Pkt., 5c.;0z., 10c.; 34 1b., 25c. ; lb., 75c.
—
Early Jenny Lind.
he Champion Market Melon.
This splendid new muskmelon has remarkable qualities of
superior value. Being of a very handsome appearance, im-
mensely productive, unusually sweet, rich and spicy flavor, and
ot asize best adapted for market purposes. The accompanying
illustration is an exact photograph, six of which will fill an
ordinary basket. They are thickly netted, remarkably thin,
but firm and solid rind, making them valuable for shipping
urposes. A few barrels sent tothe New York market sold for
1.50 per barrel more than other melons, owing to their hand-
some appearance and extra fine eating qualities. Their flesh
is light green, very thick. They remain good a long time after
being picked, and for flavor and good eating qualities are equal
*o the best. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 34 1b., 50c.; 1b., $1.75.
Honey Dew Green Citron.
In appearance the Honey Dew isa beautiful shape, from
three to four pounds in weight, skin thickly netted, slightly
ribbed, flesh a light greenish color, thick-meated, and the most
spicy and delicious flayor imaginable. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,10c.; 14
Lb, 25Cas lp. s rcs
New Early Hackensack Muskmelon.
This magnificent muskmelon originated near Hackensack,
N. J., which is one of the greatest districts for growing musk-
melons in the United States. It is fully ten days earlier than
the common Hackensack, nearly twice as large, more produc-
tive, and of superior quality. Those of our customers who
have been growing the ordinary Hackensack will be surprised —
at the great superiority of the New Early over the common
Hackensack, not only in size and appearance, but also in pro-
ductiveness, and the remarkably rich, luscious, spicy flavor.
Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c.; 34 1b., 30c. ; 1b., 90c.
THE OSAGE, or CHICAGO MARKET MELON.
This splendid variety of muskmelon has created quite @
sensation in Chicago and other Western markets. It
a medium size, skina dark green color and slightly netted,
The flesh isarich salmon color, remarkably sweet, spicy and
very delicious. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 35c. ; 1b., $1.25.
EMERALD GEM MUSKMELON.
All unprejudiced seedsmen and all lovers of good melons
who have tasted the Emerald Gem Muskmelon admit that itis
unequaled in rich delicious flavor and fine quality. The
melons are medium size, weighing four to five pounds each,
The flesh peculiarly crystalline in appearance, sweet and —
delicious. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,15c.; 14 1b., 5c. ; 1b., $1.25.
THE PERSIAN MONARCH.
This new muskmelon is said to have been sent to this |
country by our Foreign Minister in Persia. It is almost solid
clean to the core and of the finest possible flavor. Pkt,
10c. ; 3 pkts., 25c.; 0z., 10c.; 34 Ib., 25c. ; Ib., 90e.
MILLER’S CREAM.
The Miller’s Cream Nutmeg Melon is a beautiful,
slightly ribbed melon, but little netted, very uniform and regu-
lar in size, weighing from four and a half to five pounds each.
grows to |
The flesh is arich salmon color, very thick-meated, rind une —
usually thin. The flavor of this melon is simply delicious, bei
remarkably sweet, spicy and fragrant. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15¢e.; %
1b., 30c. ; 1b., $1.00, post-paid by mail.
DELMONICO.
This new melon is of oval shape, and thick-meated. It is
also of large size, heavily netted, with orange-pink flesh, of
sweet, rich flavor. Pkt., 5c.;0z., 15¢.; 14 Ib., 40c. ; Ib., $1.50.
PERFECTION, or THE PRINCESS.
This new melon originated in Chenango county, New York
It is of quite large size, weighing five to eight pounds each; the
skin is of a dark green color, heavily netted. The flesh is of &
salmon color, of very rich, sweet flavor.
PKt., 5¢.; oz., 100.5
14 1b., 30c.; 1b., $1.00.
For New Varieties Muskmelons, see Novelties, page 6.
GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS.
WATERMELON S.
If ordered by mail, add 8c. per pound to pay postage.
———=
Ford Hook Early.
This early watermelon originated in Delaware. It is posi-
tively the earliest good watermelon in cultivation. Plant-
ed alongside of Vick’s Early, Phinney’s Early, etc., it was
fit for use one week sooner than anyother. The form is
nearly round, outer skin medium green, seeds white, thin rind,
flesh bright red, sweet and delicious. They grow to a good size,
averaging thirty-five pounds, and have a very attractive appear-
ance. Its large size, great productiveness and excellent quality
commend it to all who want early watermelons either for mar-
Ket or home use. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 20c.; 34 1b., 50c.; lb., $1.75.
VICK’S EARLY.
Although not so large as some, they are desirable foran early
kind, either for market or home use. PKt., 5¢.;-0z., 10c.; 14 1b.,
25e,3 Tb., 75c.
PHINNEY’S EARLY.
This is nearly as early as the Vick, and has the advantage of
largersizeand better shape for market purposes. The outer skin
is beautifully mottled a dark green, thin rind, sweet and deli-
cious. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,10c.; 14 1b., 25e.; Ib., 75e.
The Delaware Watermelon
Is a cross between Mammoth Ironclad and the old
Mountain Sweet. The melons are oblong in shape, and very
thick through. The skin is beautifully striped, dark and light
green, and they are true in markingsand in uniformity of size.
The flesh is a brilliant red, and ripens within one-half to three-
fourths of an inch of the rind; very solid, luscious and sugary,
entirely free from strings and of excellent flavor. The rind,
while very thin, is extremely tough, and it is one of the best
melons ever introduced, both for shipping and keeping. Pkt.,
10€. 5 02., 15¢.; 14 1b., 40e.; Ib., $1.50.
SEMINOLE.
The Seminole is a long round melon of the most desirable
shape and form. The rind is unusually thin, fiesh a deep
sparkling cherry-red, possessing a flavor as delicious and sweet
as it is possible for a watermelon to be. The outer skin is gray
and light green. They grow to a large size, weighing from
40 to 70 lbs. each ; nearly the whole crop will average 50 Ibs.
We have received hundreds of testimonials from trustworthy
uae who have seen and eaten these splendid melons.
kt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢.; 14 Ib., 25c.; 1b., 75e.
CUBAN QUEEN.
__, Fhe Cuban Queen grows to a large size, often weighing from
pec ey pounds; thin rind, sweet, sugary and delicious.
The fiesh is a deep cherry red color, solid, and an excellent
per. It isa melon that has come to stay, and undoubtedly
stay fora long time. PKt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 lb., 20c.; lb., 60¢.
3I
KOLB’S GEM WATERMELON.
This new and splendid variety of melon originated in Ala-
bama with Major R. F. Kolb, one of the largest melon growers
in that State. It has created quite a sensation among the
Southern melon growers, whoall agree in pronouncing it one of
the largest, most productive, best keeping and shipping melons
ever grown in the South. They are said to have sold last season,
when shipping North, forty per cent. higher than any other
melons, owing to their fine quality and appearance. The Kolb
Gem is a beautiful round-shaped melon. They are very uniform
in size, being nearly all large meions, green skin marked with
light green stripes, thin rind, and unusually sweet, sugary and
delicious. They are very productive, ripen early, and in every
way a first-class melon. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 44 Ib., 20e. ; 1b., 65c.
Dark Icing, or Ice Rind Watermelon.
Of round form; white seeded. This fine melon can scarcely
be praised too highly, on account of its solidity, thin rind, and
rich, luscious, sugary flavor. Our seed has been selected
with unusual care, all from dark-skinned melons, and will
produce scarcely two pe cent. of the light-skinned. PEt., dc. ;
oz., 10c.; 14.1b., 25c.; lb., 65¢.; 5 Ibs., $3.00.
GREEN AND GOLD WATERMELON.
A new melon of great merit and beautiful appearance. The
outer skin isa vivid green, while the flesh is a splendid deep
golden orange color. The flesh is remarkably sweet and sugary,
-being of a rich, spicy, honeyed flavor, making it very palatable
and refreshing. Small, dark salmon colored seeds, and rind so
thin that the flesh can be eaten almost to the outer skin. The
melons grow to a good size, ripen early, very productive, and
will keep a long time after being picked from the vines. Every
one speaks in the highest praise as to its beautiful appearance,
productiveness, and exceedingly luscious and refreshing flavor.
Pkt., 5¢.; 02., 10c.; 34 Ib., 30e: ; Ib., $1.00.
MOUNTAIN SWEET.
This old standard variety hasalmost become run out, so that
it is hard to get the trueseed. We have taken unusual pains to
procure the genuine article, and think our customers, who wish
to plant this variety, will find it all right.
14 Ib., 15¢.; 1b., 60e.
Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢.;
New Christmas Watermelon.
The Christmas Watermelon’s valuable keeping qualities are
due to a peculiarly hard, tenacious coating or outside enamelin
of the skin. The flesh is a beautiful rich scarlet color, solid an
deliciously sugary and refreshing. They grow to a good size,
uniform in shape and are very productive. Their keeping and
shipping properties are superior to any other variety. The
originator says, after being kept in our cellar for three month:
they were cut open as fresh, sweet and delicious as when picke
from the vines. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 25c. ; 1b., 90c.
For New Varieties Watermelons, see Novelties, page 5.
32 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
Jordan’s Gray Monarch, or Long
White Icing.
This new variety originated in New Jersey,
and has been a great favorite with some of the
largest melon growers in that State, It is called
by some the Long White Icing, asit bearsa
strong resemblance to that popular variety, onl
being much more handsome in form, an
nearly three times aslarge. The Gray Mon-
arch, as can be seen by the annexed illustra-
tion, isa long round melon, very handsome in
Shape, retaining its equal thickness at both
ends. The outer skin isa light green, hand-
somely mottled with gray. The rind, although
unusually thin, is remarkably tough, making it
valuable for shipping purposes. The flesh is
deep red, solid, exceedingly rich, melting and
Asi sugary. Itis fully equal in quality to the Icing
=a ue or Ice-Rind, and has the advantage in size, and
aor ei a better shipper. The melons run evenly in
size, frequently weighing from seventy to
eighty pounds. We consider it one of the most
ee om 2 j valuable varieties for home use or market pur-
Jordan’s Gray Monarch Watermelon. poses. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 34 Ib., 25e. ; Ib., 80c.
This new and delicious
melon, which we intro-
duced to our customers
season before last for the
first time, originated
with one of the largest
melon growersin Florida,
The annexed cut is an
exact representation of
the Florida Favorite.
They grow to amedium
size, weighing from
twenty-five to thirty
pou. colored with
ight and dark green
stripes alternately, giv-
ing them a very hand-
some appearance. They
are decidedly the thin-
nest rind melon we have
ever seen; can be eaten
almost to the outer skin.
Their flesh is deep red,
EEE juicy, and deli- : E
ciously sugary and sweet. REE ae : ESE
They veo very produc- The Florida Favorite Watermeion. %
tive, hardy and vigorous growers; but their highest quality consists in their extreme earliness. We have never tasted a melon
sweeter, richer or of better quality than the Florida Favorite. For truckers who want to get the first melons in the market,
or for private families who want to grow a few delicious melons for the table, and not for their mammoth size, we earnestly
recommend the Florida Favorite above all others. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 25c. ; Ib.,-75e. ; 5 Ibs., $3.00.
The Mammoth Iron-Clad |
grows to an immense size, sin-
gle melons sometimes weigh-
ing one hundred pounds, and
often averaging from fifty to
seventy pounds the patch over.
They are immensely produc-
tive, sometimes bearing eight
to ten large melons to a single
hill. Their shape is very regu-
lar, and the most perfect that
could be desired, as will beseen
by our annexed illustration,
which isan exact photograph
(reduced in size) of aspecimen
exhibited by us at the Pennsyl-
vania State Fair, which re-
ceived the first premium over
more than one hundred differ-
ent specimens, and which
drew thescales at ninety-seven
pounds. The rind is unusuall
thin, but remarkably hard an
tough, making them one of the
best shipping melons m
cultivation. The fiesh isa
beautiful cherry red, very solid,
sweet and delicious. As we
grow them in large quantities
expressly for seed, using none
but the best for that purpose,
our customers can rely upon
getting first-class seed of the
——
Mammoth TIron-Clad Watermelon.
best quality and finest strain. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.;14 1b., 20c.; lb., 75c.; 5 Ibs., $3.00. .
The Volga.—A Russian variety, grown near the Caspian Sea, round in form, pale green color, good size, deep red flesh,
very small seeds; sweet, sugary, spicy and delicious. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 44 1b., 50c.
Oemler’s Triumph.—Came from the Black Sea. Seedsso small they can be swallowed without inconvenience ; very early
and productive; fair size, dark mottled skin, deep red flesh, with beautiful orange colorings, excellent quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz,
10c.; 14 1b., 50¢. F é b ,
Burpee’s White Gem.—A novelty of rare merit; skin a snow white color, round, medium size; flesh deep red, rich, tender |
and sugary. Pkt., 5¢c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 50c. ‘ 4
Colorado Preserving Citron.—Much used, and highly esteemed for preserving. Pkt., 5c.;0z.,10c.; %4 Tb., 30e.
Apple Pie Melon.—Keeps all winter; excellent for pies, preserves, etc. Pkt., 5c. ; 02., 10c.
If you only plant one Grape Vine, plant the Lutie, see inside front cover.
GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS.
39
WILSON’S RELIABLE ONION SEED.
Our Onion Seed will be found first-class in every respect, and has been grown with the greatest care from perfect and selected
' bulbs. All our seed will be thoroughly tested before it is sold, and warranted fresh and true to name.
_ aware of the great importance of good Onion Seed, and all know that poor seed is dear as a gift.
Our prices may seem a little high for some kinds, but taking into
_ every precaution to have none but the most reliable and best.
_ consideration the quality of the seed, they will be found as low as first-class onion seed can be sold for this year.
- and prices will be likely to advance later in the season.
Special prices given on large lots.
————
Extra Early Red.
This variety matures very early. It yields abundantly, and
is of mild flavor; of medium size, deep red in color; very close-
grained, solid and heavy. This will often form bulbs in cold
and mucky soils, where other varieties fail. It is highly
recommended, particularly for the North and Northwest, aseven
there it will produce full-sized onions from the black seed.
Pkt.. 5¢.; 02., 15¢.; 14 1b., 45ce. ; 1b., $1.60.
Southport Large Yellow Globe.
Like the well-known White Globe Onion, except in color of
skin. Thisis more perfectly globe-shaped than the Globe Dan-
vers, but not soearly; an excellent keeper. A popular variety
in New England and elsewhere. A heavy cropper, handsome
in Deer ance, and of large size. Pkt, 5c.;°0z., 15¢.; 14 1b.,
40c.; lb., $1.50, post-paid, by mail.
‘AMERICAN EXTRA EARLY PEARL ONION.
This remarkable new onion is the earliest and best of all
the white varieties. It grows to an enormous size, of
pearly white color, the outer skin having a most showy,
‘Waxy appearance; fiesh of a pure snow white, and flavor
/ so mild that it can be eaten like an apple. It grows with
' wonderful rapidity, reaching a fine, large size the first season
from seed, and if planted out again in the fall, will reach the
enormous size of six inches in diameter, frequently weighing
two and a half to three pounds each. A splendid keeper,
succeeding everywhere, and requiring only thin soil. Pkt.,
Be. ; 0z., 20¢. ; 14 Ib., 60c.; 1b., $2.20.
800 Bushels
to the Acre.
ALAR IL \
Large Red Wethersfield.
-Of large size and fine form; skin deep purplish red; flesh
purplish white ; moderately fine-grained, and stronger in flavor
han the yellow or white onions. Very productive, and an
excellent keeper. Immense crops of this are grown for ship-
ment, and it certainly is one of the very best sorts for market.
If planted in unsuitable soil it is more inclined to form large
necks than the Yellow Danvers, but it is the best in poor, dry
Boils. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,15c.; 14 1b., 40c. ; Ib., $1.50.
: Our customers are
With this factin view, we take
The crop is short,
If to be sent by mail, add 8c. per lb. to pay postage.
BEST AND MOST RELIABLE AMERICAN VARIETIES.
Improved Yellow Globe Danvers. .
Of all the varieties for general cultivation and market pur-
poses, the Yellow Globe Danvers is the most popular, as well as
most valuable. Reliability, ey yield and ready sale are all
combined in this popular and well-tried variety. Having
grown this important variety for a number of years, with a view
of improving it, so as to make a Yellow Globe Danvers Onion as
near perfection as possible, we think we have succeeded in
producing a strain superior to any that can be offered in this
country. The Improved Yellow Globe Danvers is in form nearly
round, perfect in shape, a rich golden yellow skin; flesh white,
very fine grained; mild and pleasant flavor, and an excellent
keeper. Immense crops of this improved variety have been
grown by high culture, as itis one of the most hardy and pro-
uctive onions in cultivation. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; 14 1b., 40c.;
1b.. $1.50; 5 Ibs., $1.25 per 1b.
Yellow Strasburg, or Dutch.
_ One of the oldest varieties, bulbs quite flat, of good size;
skin yellow, of darker color than the Danyers; fiesh white; of
mild flavor; keeps well. Thisisthe variety that formerly was
used very extensively for growing Philadelphia Yellow Onion
sets, and while still good for that purpose, it has of late years
been largely superseded by the Yellow Danvers. Pkt., 5c.; oz.
15¢.; 2 0z.; 25c. 3 44. Ib:, 40c..; Lb., $1.25.
Y=
Silver Skin, or White Portugal.
This well-tried and popular variety is too well known to
need any description. It has been a great favorite with market
gardeners and truckers for many years, and is yet more largely
grown than any of the white onions. For private families it is
very desirable, as it grows to a large size, is hardy, prolific,
extra mild flavor, and keeps better than any of the white
varieties. Our seed is all grown from extra selected bulbs,
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c.; 14 Ib., 60c.; 1b., $2.25.
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34
Large Red Globe.
This is a very handsome variety, and is deserving of gen-
eral cultivation. It matures quite early (none of the perfectly
globe-shaped onions are as early as the flat varieties), grows to
@ large size, skin deep red; fiesh fine-grained, mild and tender.
PKt., 5c. ; 0Z., 15c.; 44 Ib., 45c.; 1b., $1.75.
Egyptian, or Perennial Tree Onion.
This is an entirely
distinct variety of
onion. When once
set out, without hay-
ing the slightest
winter protection,
it will come up year
aiter year as soon as
the frost breaks
ground, and wal
grow. very rapidly.
The bottoms divide,
making several ir-
regular-shaped
onions, which are
sweet and tender.
The sets grow on top
of the stalks, like
Tree Onions, and can
be planted in the fall.
Pint, 30c.; qt., 55c.,
post-paid.
Tree Onion.
SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
White Globe Onion.
A large, globe-shaped onion; firm, fine-grained, of mild
flavor; keeps well. This is one of the handsomest on ons
grown, of beautiful shape, clear, white skin, and commands the |
highest market price. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 20c.; 44 Ib., 60c. ; 1b., $2 0.
New Early Queen.
The bulbs are small, fiat, 4
pure white and of excellent
flavor, but the principal recom-
mendation is the marvelous
rapidity of growth. Sown in
February they will produce
onions one or two inches in
diameter early in summer.
Sown in July, will be ready to
pull late in autumn, and will
eep sound for one year, re-
taining their most exquisite
flavor. Excellent for pickling.
PEt., 5¢. $ OZ: 7 2500s 2) O2:, 406.5
14 1b., 75¢. ; Ib., $2.25.
&
.
JOHN H. PERKINS, Cayuga
County, N. Y., writes: I have
had the best luck with your
onion seed of any I have ever
tried. The Yellow Globe =
Danvers were oe fot cae ia
ever seen. e rly Yew Early Queen.
Pearls were very fine. I raised _ es 2
onions from black seed first year, that weighed two pounds.
Onions--Good Italian Warieties.
The Italian Onions have now become very popular in the United States, and have given universal satisfaction wherever tried. (
Large onions can easily be grown from the black seed of these Italian varieties, and are sold in the New_York and P. elphia —
markets as Bermuda Onions. Seed sown early in spring will produce onions that will weigh from one and a half to three pounds —
ear, they will attain the enormous weight of four to five pounds. All t
é are preferred by epicures to the American varieties. Ourseed is im
direct from the best growers in Italy, and can be relied upon as fresh, pure and true to name. Our prices will be found very low
for these New varieties of onions, Directions for growing on each package.
first year, and if small onions are set out the secon
Italian onions are ofa mild and delicate flavor an
The Earliest Onion in the World.
New Adriatic Exira Early Barletta.
New Extra Early Barletta Onion (Early Radish).
This distinct new variety is the very earliest onion in cultiva-
tion. It is fully two weeks earlier than the Early White Queen,
which heretofore has been the earliest variety in cultivation.
At maturity, the tops die down directly to the bulb, leaving the
neatest and most handsome little bulbs imaginable. They are
of a pure paper-white color, very mild and delicate in flavor, from
one inch to one and a half inches in diameter, and three-
fourths of an inch in thickness. Its extreme earliness and
fine quality cannot fail to make it a favorite in every garden.
Both for table use and pickling it is most valuable. Pkt., 10c.;
0z., 20c.; 14 1b., 65¢c.; Ib., $2.25.
Silver White Etna, or Extra Early Pearl.
A very fine early Italian variety. The bulbs are round, flat-
tened, with a delicate, pure white skin: flesh very mild and
pleasant in flavor. Pkt., 10c.; 0z.,20c.; 14 Ib., 65c.; Ib., $2.25.
Neapolitan Maggiajola, or Italian May Onion,
A large, beautiful, silvery-white-skinned variety, of hand-
some, flat shape, of very fine flavor and quality. Pkt., 5c. ;
0z., 20¢.; 2 0z., 39¢.; 14 1b., 50c. ; lb., $1.75.
The Madrid Giant,
This mammoth onioncomes from Spain. Single specimens
have attained the enormous weight of five pounds. The Mad-
rid Giant is a beautiful oval round-shaped onion, and is as
near perfection in form as possible. The skin isa beautiful
oy pale red, flesh snow-white, very fine-grained and mild
avor. They are easily grown from seed to weigh three to four
peundseach. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; 0z., 40c.
See page 5 for the New Multiplier Onion.
i
Bermuda Onions.
These fine onions are grown largely in the Bermuda Islands
from the black seed, and are the first onions offered for sale iD
the spring in the New York and Philadelphia markets, The
enormous price and ready sale has tempted many gardeners
and truckers to cultivate them in the United States, which has
been a great success, By repeated experiments, it has been
proved that they can be grown in this country just as well asin”
ermuda. If planted early in the South, large onions can be
raised from the seed, and be ready for market as early as they
can be brought from Bermuda.
One gentleman in ‘fexas last
year.cleared over $500 from one acre of Bermuda onions. 4
are a beautiful red-skinned onion; mild, pleasant flavor, R
good keepers. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c.; 14 lb., 60c. ; 1b., $2.00.
The Spanish King,
or Prize-Taker Onion.
That well-known agricultural paper, Orchard and Garden,
contained the following in its notes on onion tests: “ We grew
twenty-three varieties from seed, side by side, the past season.
Among all these, the Spanish King was the only one
which we were entirely satisfied, and had we sowed the wh
atch with this, the product would have been four times
arge as it actually turned out. The bulbs were by far
largest of all, and among the rest we had Silver Ki
number of other mammoth sorts.” Pkt., 10c. ; 0z., 30c. ; 341b.,
GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS.
GIANT RED ROCCA.
This magnifi-
cent variety
originated in
Italy. It is of
beautiful globe
shape, asshown
in the illustra-
tion; skin
bright red,
white flesh, of
mild, pleasant
flavor, and an
excellent kee
ing onion; val-
uable either for
autumn or
spring sowing.
It will readily
produce onions
of one and a
half totwo
pounds weight
the first ear
from the black
seed; if the
smaller onions
are set out the
second year,
HE OZ. LUC. sio4.
much larger weights will be obtained. Pkt.,
Ib., 50¢.; Ib., $1.75.
3 POUNDS
FROM SEED
FIRST YEAR,
35
WHITE ROCCA.
This spiendiad
Italian onion is
one of the
handsomest va-
rieties in culti-
vation. We pre-
dict that it will
‘speedily attain
popularity with
amateurs and
\ market garden-
\ ,ers. It cannot.
ii) 2 fail to sell read-
Zily in competi-
Z tion with the
finest onions
imported from
Spain, that.
command high
rices. The il-
ustration is
only one-fourth
ae. natural size,
while if the
set out the second year, they will produce
smaller bulbs be
onions of two to three pounds weight—one and a half pounds
weight being obtained the first year from seed. It is a distinct
variety, globular in shape, with a beautiful silvery skin, flesh
pure white, flavor very mild and delicious. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 20c.;
4 1b., 60c.; 1b., $2.00.
410 41-2 POUNDS
FROM SMALL BULBS
SECOND YEAR.
SIV ALY 17 NDAN IS Na
MAMMOTH CSO GS. a.
This magnificent mammoth onion originated in Italy, near the ancient buried city of Pompeti. A splendid onion, manp
, Claiming to have grown them to weigh from two and a half to three pounds from the black seed first year. Mr. Alfred Rose, Penn
' Yan, New York, raised one from seed first year that reached the enormous weight of four pounds. This is almost incredible, but
. Rose is a man of veracity, and his affidavit to the weight was attested to by responsible parties. Others have grown them to
| Weigh from three to three and a half pounds from seed first year, without any special effort.
} Size, their shape is always round and symmetrical; their skin is very thin and delicate in appearance,
Notwithstanding their enormous
and a beautiful reddish-
j baat color. The flesh is pure white, very fine grained, and a remarkably mild and pleasant flavor. Of all the magnificent onions
} lok which we are indebted to Italy, none can vie with the Mammoth Pompeii and Silver King. Below we give one of the many
| letters about this splendid onion, which show that they do well in almost every part of the country, and that large onions can be
, 8town from the black seed first year with much less trouble and expense than from the small bulbs or sets. Pkt., 8c. ; 3 pkts., 20€. ;
02., 29€. ; 14 1b., 75c. ; Ib., $3.00.
Don’t fail to plant the Multiplier Onion, see page 5.
36 _ SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
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New Mammoth Silver King Onion. 514 pounds.
The above illustration is an exact likeness from a photograph of one of these splendid and magnificent onions, the New
Mammoth Silver King. They are unquestionably the largest and most beautiful onions in the world. Single specimens,
sworn testimony, have weighed as much as five and one-quarter pounds. No other onion that has ever been introduced I
obtained such immense weights, and no other onion possesses such mild @
delicate flavor, or hassuch a handsome and beautiful appearance. The skin i
beautiful silvery white; the flesh snow white, fine grained, and exceedi
mild and pleasant flavored. They grow uniformly large, smooth, perfect in
and shape, ripen early, and always command a high price in the market.
Mammoth Silver King can easily be grown in nearly every section of the
United States from seed the first year to weigh from three to four pounds, andif
the smaller bulbs are planted out the second season they will attain weights of
four to five pounds each, as they continue to grow and increase in size withoul
any decay of the original bulb. We trust our customers will all try their hand
in raising some of these fine mammoth onions. Full directions will be printed on
each packet for cultivating. Ourseed has all been freshly imported from Italy, il
being one of the peculiarities of these fine onions that they will not produce good
seed in this country. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c.; 14 Ib., 75c.; Ib., $2.50.
JOHN HAYNES, Dennison, Texas, September §, 1891, writes: I raised
\ Silver King Onions from your seed, that werea sight to behold. The hea
\ weighed over five pounds; the whole crop would average three pounds each.
They are certainly the onions for this State. ao)
WILLIAM DuNN, Tompkins Co., N. Y., raised Silver King Onions to weigh three
Hf and a half pounds from seed first year. |
' NEW RED VICTORIA ONION. Thissplendid mammoth yariety come
from Sardinia, where it is grown in preference to all others, and is altogether un
approached in handsome appearance and delicious flavor. The New Victoria Red
isa distinct oval round-shaped onion, weighing from two and a half to four
and a half pounds from seed the first year. Skin a very dark red (almost blood
red), flesh white or very dark rose color, mild and sweet flayor, and an excellent
keeper. Pkt., 10c.;3 pkts., 25c.; 0z., 35c. ; 14 Ib., 85e. ; Ib., $3.00. |
NEW GOLDEN GLOBE TRIPOLI ONION.
This magnificent onion is a native of the South of Europe, and has do
Re eH srr. remarkably well in this country wherever tried. The Golden Globe Tri
eh AA is a large, flattish onion of most beautiful appearance ; skin of golden s
pRee® - color; fesh white, remarkably fine, pleasant flavor ; grows toa large size from see
first year, often weighing two to three pounds; very productive; an excellent keeper. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 15c. ; 14 1b., 45c. ; 1b., $1.50.
The above engraving shows natural size of the Mammoth Silver King Onion.
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ae Se — a
New White Velvet Okra. : :
OKRA, or Gumbo.
This vegetable is too little grown, as its green pods impart
a fine flavor and consistency to soups and stews, besides being
very palatable when stewed and served as asparagus; the pods
can also be dried for winter. It is universally used through-
‘out the South, and_ easily raised. So delicious is the flavor
that when once used it will be grown every yearin Northern
as well as Southern gardens.
White Velvet Okra.
The plants-of this new okra are distinct in appearance and
manner of growth from the common yarieties. The pods are
round and smooth ; in other varieties, ridged or square-edged.
Besides, the pods are much larger than any other okra, thicker
fleshed, much more tender and nutritious. As will beseen by
the engraving, they are produced in great abundance, and
keep their tender and excellent qualities much longer than |
any other. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15c.; 44 Ib., 50c. ; 1b., $1.50.
Dwarf Prolific.
A very fine new variety, much dwarfer than the ordinary
‘dwarf okra, and much more productive; short, thick pods. Pkt.,
‘9€. 5 0Z., 10c.; 34 lb., 25¢. ; 1b., 80e.
PARSLEY.
Sow thickly early. in April, rows one foot apart, thin out to
sixinchesinrow. Theseed isslow to germinate.
Dwarf Extra Double Curled Parsley.
A new variety from France, where it is the most popular of
all. Leaves tender, beautifully crimped and extra curled;
handsome bright green color, very ornamental and excellent
for garnishing. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; 14 1b., 25c. ; Ib., 90e.
Champion Moss Curled.
Leaves crimped and curled like a bed of moss, giving ita
most beautiful decorative appearance; very handsome. Pkt.,
5c. ; 02., 10c. ; 14 Ib., 25. ; Ib., 90ce.
New Fern-Leaved.
A new variety, very curly, of fine form and color, used for
ae as well as fora decorative plant; very ornamental
or the flower garden. PKt., 5c.; 0z., 15c. ; 14 1b., 30c. ; lb., $1.00.
GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS. a7
PARSNIPS.
Improved Guernsey Parsnip.
This improved strain of parsnip is much
superior to the common sort. The roots
being smooth, carry their thickness well
down. They donot grow so long and taper-
ing aS some other varieties, which makes
them much easier to gather. The flesh is
very fine grained and most excellent fiavor.
Pkt., 5c. ; 0z., 10c.; 14 1b., 25c. ; Ib., 60c.
Long Smooth Hollow Crown.
A great cropper, tender and sugary.
Keeping well through the winter; grow toa
large size, and valuable for general cultiva-
as Pkt.; 5¢.3..02., 10€: 3.14 Ib:, 20c. ; Ib.,
Oc. z
~ New Ideal Hollow Crown.
We offer a greatly improved and wonder-
fully fine strain of true Hollow Crown
Parsnip. The roots do not grow so long as
the old Hollow Crown variety, are of larger
diameter, and more easily gathered. Itisa
very heavy cropper.“ The roots are very
smooth, the flesh fine grained, and of most
excellent quality. PEt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 4%
Ib., 20e.; lb., 65e.
Cape Gooseberry, or Mexican Pod Tomato.
‘This delicious fruit, although somewhat resembling the
ordinary pod tomato, or ground cherry, is entirely different
both in manner, habits of growth and fine, spicy, aromatic
flavor of the fruit, which is twice as large as the ordinary
ground cherry. It is sometimes called Barbadoes Goose-
berry; in Mexico, the Mexican Tomato. This plant grows
to the height four feet; branching in its habits, one plant
covering a space of four feetsquare. They are pleasant and
agreeable to eat raw, and for pies, tarts or preserves they
have no equal. Very productive, and will keep for months
in the pods after being picked. We know of no other
fruit that makes better preserves, pies or tarts than
the Cape Gooseberry. The seed should be sown early,
and transplanted in rich soil. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.
THE SAVATILLA PEANUTS.
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After a thorough trial of these new peanuts we claim they
are not only far more productive than the other kinds, but far
superior in flavorand fine eating qualities. The Savatilla
Peanuts area beautiful red variety, strong, rank, hardy and
vigorous vines, growing something like Irish potatoes. In the
hill they lie in large compact bunches, and are enormously
productive, yielding twice or three times as much as
any other kind. The nuts are unusually large and fine,
each nut containing three tofour fine fat kernels of remarkably
rich and pleasant flavor. Another very desirable quality of
this valuable nut is its earliness in ripening. Every one
should try a few of these delicious nuts, as they can_be as
easily raised as corn or potatoes; thrive well in any soil, ma-
ture early and yield enormously. A few short rows planted
in the garden or field will produce nuts enough to supply @
family all winter. Full directions for planting will be
printed on each package. Large pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25¢.;
pt., 25c. ; qt., 40c., by mail, post-paid.
nee inside cover page for the grand New Lutie Grape.
38 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
WILSON’S SELECTED SEED PEAS.
We claim to have as good a stock of Seed Peas as can be found in the United States.
class stock can be sold for, and notwithstanding we do not claim ours to be the only good see
Our prices will be found as low as first-
peas there are, as is the practice
with many seedsmen, yet our customers will find by giving them a trial that they are equal to any and superior t
offered for sale under high-sounding titles, and in sealed bags, etc. Our Seed Peas are at Carrell grown fan Ba een
They are roughed of all mixed varieties while growing, and we will guarantee them equal to any that can be found in this or any
other country.
4a When Peas, Beans or Corn are ordered to be sent by mail, in pints or quarts, add 8c. per pint or 15c. per quart additional to pay postage.
Extra Early Varieties.
Those marked with a (*) are wrinkled varieties.
Wilson
ra Early Peas.
We claim our Extra Early Peas to be the best strain of this
excellent and early variety in cultivation. None ripens earlier
or will produce more peas on a given space of ground. The
whole crop can be gathered at two pickings, and will produce
more peas to a basket of pods than any otherextra early variety.
They grow about two feet high and are loaded with pods from
the ground up. Our crop has been carefully grown from the
best selected stock, and cannot fail to give the best results. We
know it is the prevailing custom for every seedsman to claim to
have the best Extra Early Peas, some pretending to sell them
only in sealed bags. We are willing that ours should goin the
market without this extra expense, and will guarantee them to
be as profitable and productive as any in the country. By mail,
large pkt., 10c. ; pt., 20c.; qt.,40c. By express or freight, qt.,
25¢e. ; 4 qts., 80c. ; peck, $1.15; bush., $4.25.
CLEVELAND’S ALASKA. The earliest blue pea, very
uniform in growth. The dark green color of the pods makes it
extremely desirable, as it can be carried long distances without
losing color, which quality, combined with its earliness and
uniformity of ripening, makes it a most desirable extra early pea
for market gardeners; height, two feet. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 18c.;
qt., 25c.; peck, $1.10; bush., $4.00.
Philadelphia Extra Early. (Carter’s First Crop, or Early
'Kent.) An excellent variety, combining earliness and produc-
tiveness; height, two and one-half feet. Pt., 10c.; qt., 20c. ;
peck, $1.00; bush., $3.50.
*AMERICAN WONDER. This distinct and fine-flavored
variety grows only eight to ten inches high, and is afew days
earlier than any other wrinkled pea. Peas planted June 5th
were ready for table in forty-three days. By mail, pkt., 10c.
By express, qt., 25c.; pk., $1.50; bush., $6.00.
*McLEAN’S LITTLE GEM. Truly a gem! Unsurpassed,
productive, wrinkled and of delicious flavor. Matures in fifty-four
days; grows twelve to fourteen inches high ; nosticksrequired.
By mail, pkt., 10c. By express, qt., 25c.; pk., $1.25; bu., $5.00.
__ WILLIAM HAINES, Ithaca, N. Y., writes: From one pound
Wilson’s First Choice Potato I raised 147 pounds. See page 54.
*Laxton’s Alpha. The earliest blue wrinkled marrow ;
prolific, of fine flavor; pods large; height, twoand one-half feet.
By mail, pkt.,10c. By express, pt., 15¢. ; qt., 25c. ; peck, $1.28.
*EXTRA EARLY PREMIUM GEM.
—— The Extra Early Premium
Gem is said to be an im-
provement on the Little
Gem, which it very much
Tesembles, both ta height,
color and quality of the
peas. Itis saic. to mature
its crop a few days earlier
than the Little Gem, to be
more robust in growth,
larger pods, stiffer and
stronger vine. For market
gardenersit is preferred, as
a few days often make con-
siderable difference in a
‘crop of early peas. In our
own trial grounds, we
found a difference of about
three days in the crop,
other ways very much
alike, excepting the pods
of Premium Gem were
larger and contained more
peas than those of the Lit-
tle Gem. By mail, pkt.,
10c. By express, 'pt., 18¢.;
gs wee ; peck, $1.40; bush.,
Extra Early Premium Gem.
McLean’s Blue Peter.
earliest and hardiest of the Tom Thumb yarieties; blue seed,
dark green pods, large peas of excellent quality; a capital
bearer; height, nine inches. By mail, pkt., 10c. By express, qt.,
(Blue Tom Thumb.) One of the
25c.; peck, $1.25.
Improved Daniel O’Rourke. (First and Best.) Seven
days later than our Extra Early; very prolific; height, three
feet. Mail, pkt.,10c. Express, qt., 25c.; pk., $1.00; bu., $3.50.
LAXTON’S EARLIEST OF ALL. Unlike other Extra
Earlies, the peas are blue,and consequently of richer fla vor, while
they ripen uniformly and as early. Pkt., 10¢c. ; qt., 25c. ; pk., $1.00.
Horsford’s
Market Garden.
This new early
wrinkled pea is the
result of a cross be-
tween the Alpha and
the American Won-
der. It requires no
bushing, isextremely
prolific and bears its
ds in pairs. One
undred and fifty-
four pods have been
} counted on a single
lant. Twenty
ushels have been
own from thirty-
ve pounds of seed,
uality very superior.
n the trial grounds
of the Rural New
Yorker, in 1883, it did
so well that it was
selected by that pa-
per for its Seed Dis-
tribution. By mail,
pkt.,10c. By express,
pt.,, 15¢..5~ qt, 4 25c.:
peck, $1.65.
Wo. HINES, Jamai-
ca, L. I., writes: The
Horsford Market
Garden Peas are the
sweetest and most
productive peas we
ever raised. We
picked one hundred
and forty-seven pods
from one plant.
Horsford’s Market Garden Pea.
Laxton’s William the First. A new variety, ripening a
few days after our Extra Early. Peas large, deep, long
and delicious eating. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 13c.; qt., 25c.
For the wonderful New Profusion Pea, see Novelties, page 6.
GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS.
PEAS.—Second Eiarly and late
The Quantity Pea.
This is one of the
most productive kind
of peas, and will pro-
duce more pods to
the vine and more
shelled peas to a
bushel of pods than
any other kind. It
ows two and a half
eet high, has a re-
markably branching
character, six to seven
branches starting at
the ground from the
Same root, each loaded
wa ae e eee
pods of peas. Ninety
pods have been counted
ona single vine, each
containing from eight
te nine large peas. The
quality of this produc-
tive pea is excellent,
tender, rich, sweetand
melting. It is medium
early; planted April
1st, they were fit to. use
June 26th, and contin-
ued on bearing along .
oe ae who wanta
FA medium early
should plant the Guaie
tity. By mail, large
pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25¢e.
By express or freight,
pt., kes catss Bex
peck, $1.76. ao
The Quality Pea.
In mannerof growth,
height and shape of the 2 ,
pods, this valuable pea Quantity. Quality.
much resembles the Quantity, described above. The Quality
Pea is particularly noted for its exceedingly fine quality,
sweet, rich, delicious taste and fine flavor. All who have
tasted them at once pronounce them to be the sweetest and
best peas they ever ate. Even when the peas are old they
retain their fresh green color and fine flavor. The Quality
comes into use one week or ten days sooner than the Quantity.
By mail, large pkt., 10c. ; 3 pkts., 25¢e. By express, pt., 15c.; qt.,
‘20e. ; peck, $1.75.
*CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. Undoubtedly one of the
best peas grown, and very popular. Very productive, and th2
peas are of a delicious flavor; height, four feet. Pkt., 10c.; qt.,
25c. ; peck, $1.25.
*BLISS’S EVER-BEARING. Height of vine, two feet;
pods three to four inches long; size of peas very large; quality
very fine. Its habit of growth is of a branching character,
forming as many as ten stalks from a single root stalk. They
stand well, without brushing. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 15¢c. ; qt., 30c.
*BLISS’S ABUNDANCE. Eighteen inches high; foliage
eee full and dark green. Pods three and a half inches long,
well-filled, containing six to eight large wrinkled peas of ex-
cellent quality. Ripenssecond early. Pkt.,10c.; pt., 15e.; qt., 30c.
ROYAL DWARF WHITE MARROWEAT. The best
White Marrowfat Pea. PEt.,10c.; qt., 25¢e.; peck, $1.10 ; bush.,$3.50,
*CARTER’S TELEPHONE. The largest pea in the
world. A wrinkled English variety, immense pods, seven to
eight inches long, containing ten to twelve fine large peas of
extra quality; enormously productive; four feet. REGS 10c.;
pt., 15¢. ; qt., 30c.; peck, $2.00.
CARTER’S STRATAGEM. Sweetest and best flavored
of all peas; large pods, often six inches long, containing nine
to ten large peas; very productive and extra quality; two
feet. Pkt.,10c. By express, pt., 1ic.; qt., 30c. ; peck, $2.00.
CANADA FIELD PEAS. Used for soiling purposes,
econ y= ete. All kinds. By express, qt., 15c.; peck, 75¢c.;
“3 . .
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Ze
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WV arieties.
*LAXTON’S EVOLUTION PEA.
Introduced in 1888, this
grand new Pea has been
very much admired.
The illustration here-
with shows two pods,
exactly natural size.
The vines are of strong,
sturdy growth, three
and a half feet high,
of a decidedly branch-
ing character, and bear
continuously an
abundant crop of magni-
ficent pods, each con-
taining eight to twelve
wrinkled peas, of re-
markable size and very
rich and sugary flavor.
It has been appropriately
termed The Everlast-
ing Bearer, as from a
single sowing it con-
tinues to bear three
months. We have had
many letters in praise of
its great productive-
ness, the extra large
size of pods, and the -//fij
delicious quality of the
peas. Laxton’s Evolu- |
tion is unquestionably
one of the very best New
Peas recently introduced.
Large pkt., 10c.; pt.,
25¢c.; qt., 45¢c., post-paid.
By express or freight,
Qt c0G. 3.2 -Gts:,.00C.; +
qts. , $1.00; peck, $1.75.
h
Bishop Long Pods.
The Bishop Oe |
Pods are nota wrinkled |
pea. They grow from |
eighteen to twenty in-
ches in height, needing
no sticks for field culture.
The pods are well filled
with fine large peas of
excellent quality, and so
abundantly do they
bear, that one can almost
fill a basket without
moving their position.
One of the most profitable
for market purposes. By NX \\ \
mail, large pkt., 10e. By 2 NN
express, a 13G, 3 gt.,
=< . ba 9.
ae peck, Pie, Sets Laxton’s Evolution.
PRIDE OF THE MARKET. This famous pea has given
great satisfaction. It grows two feet high, and bears grand
pods, well filed with large and finely-flavored peas from top
to bottom of the haulm. Its robust constitution and enormous
productiveness insure its acceptance as a market favorite.
Productiveness is by no means their only recommendation, for
the pods are large size, the peas ot so splendid a quality, that
it would be difficult to overpraise them. By mail, pkt., 10c.
By express, pt., 15¢.; qt., 25c.; peck, $1.60.
DWARF SUGAR. Edible pods, can be used in araw
state like string beans; two feet. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 50c.
TALL SUGAR. Similar to preceding, but tallerin growth
and more productive. Qt., d0c.
BLACK-EYED MARROWEAT. Hardy; productive;
used for field culture. Pkt., 10c.; qt., 25¢.; peck, $1.10; bush., $3.50
DWARF BLUE IMPERIAL. A good summer pea;
prolific and of fine flavor; height, two and a half feet. A favor-
ite with market gardeners. Pkt., 10c.; qt., 25c.; peck, $1.30.
Carter’s Telephone Pea.
40
SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
PEPPERS.
RUBY KING PEPPER.
The accompanying illustration is just one-half of the
natural size of some of our Mammoth Ruby Kings taken from
our patch the past season. They are enormous bearers, some
of the stalks containing from ten to fourteen large peppers,
many of which would measure seven inches in length and
from four to five inches through. Our Improved Ruby
King Peppers, when ripe, are a beautiful ruby-red color,
very thick meated and remarkably mild and pleasant.
They are entirely free from any hot or fiery taste, and can be
eaten sliced, like tomatoes or cucumbers. They are decid-
edly the finest and best peppers for mangoes ever introduced,
and have never failed to give the best satisfaction. Pkt.,10c.; 9m
oz., 40c. ; 4 1b., $1.25.
LARGE SWEET BELL.
An old and popular variety, in use along time, highly
prized for making mangoes. PKEt., 5c.; 0z., 25c.; 44 1D., 75e.
SPANISH, or MONSTROUS.
This large and handsome pepper grows from six to eight
inches in length, with proportionate thickness; fine appear-
ance, and hot. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 30c.; 1b., 90¢.
PROCOPP’S GIANT PEPPER.
This giant variety might well be termed the Goliath of
peppers. We measured one specimen nine inches long by
three inches thick, while the average length is seven to
eight inches. The peppers are of a glossy scarlet color, sweet
and mild. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 40c.; 14 1b., $1.25.
NEW GOLDEN UPRIGHT PEPPER.
This new pepper is entirely distinct from all other
varieties, both in its habits of growth and manner of bearing
its fruit upright on stiff stems. The peppers are large, hand- -
some, fully double the size of the Golden Dawn, and of a
beautiful, rich, golden color, slightly tinged with bronze.
They are mild and pleasant to the taste, and free from any hot
or fiery taste. Pkt., 5c. ; 0z., 30¢.
Large Bull-Nose, Long Red Yellow Cayenne,
Small Red Chili, Red Cherry, each, pkt., 5c.; 0z., 25c.
GOLDEN DAWN MANGO.
This beautiful sweet yellow pepper has become so univer-
sally popular as to need no further description. They grow
to a good size, a beautiful bright golden color, thick meated,
entirely sweet and immensely productive. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.
RED CLUSTER PEPPER.
Small, thin peppers, of a most conspicuous coral-red_ color,
curiously crowded together in bunches at the top of each
branch. A single plant will bear hundreds of peppers, which
are hot and pungent in flaver. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.; 14 1b., 7de.
Coral Gem Bouquet.
Nothing can equal the beauty of a full-grown plant of these
handsome peppers when ripe. They are rightfully named
the Coral Gem Bouquet, as it would be difficult to make a
bouquet out of the handsomest flowers to have a more charm-
ing and attractive aspect than a bush of these neat little
pepper: The plant grows twelve to fourteen inches in height,
orming a round, compact bush eighteen to twenty inches
across, and isso completely filled with beautiful little peppers,
all standing upright, as to almost hidethe foliage. The peppers
are about one inch in length,-perfect in form, and of the
most intense deep scarlet glossy-red color. They have
@ clear, sharp, hot taste, and are highly useful for seasoning
and other purposes. They make window ornaments equal to
the most handsome flowers. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25c.
We ‘
We
Ruby King Pepper.
RED CHILI (True).
Very small bright red, cone-shaped, hot peppers; the best
for pepper sauce. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 25¢e.; 144 1b., 75c. ; 1b., $2.50.
LONG RED CAYENNE (True).
Long fruits, of conical-shape, bright red; flesh strong and
oz. , 25.; 4% Ib., 75e. ; Ib., $2.50.
pungent, Pkt., 50c. ;
New Celestial Pepper.
No words can describe the splendor of a bush of these
beautiful peppers when commencing to ripen. Up to the time
they are fully grown they are a rich creamy yellow. When
beginning to ripen they turn an intense scarlet red, frequently
being a rich golden yellow on one side and a deep polished red
on the other, making the plant an object of the most striking
beauty imaginable. They areall carried upright, and are highly
ornamental either for the garden or flower-bed. They are also
desirable and very ornamental for pot plants, asthey keep their
bright, red and deep golden color all winterif potted and taken
in the house. They are of superior quality used as hot peppers,
having a clear, sharp flavor. Pkt., 8c.; 4 pkts., 25¢. ; 0Z., d0C.5
14 \b., $1.25.
The most beautiful and useful “(Sheperdi) New Buffalo Berry,” see colored plate.
Japanese Pumpkin.
This excellent new variety of pumpkin comes from Japan.
Our customers will please bear in mind that we were
the first to introduce it to the people of the United
States, in 1884, since which time it has been generally dis-
tributed over the country, and has been catalogued by various
seedsmen under different names and different illustrations.
The accompanying illustration we have had made especially
for our own use, by which this pumpkin can only be distin-
guished from other kinds similarin shape and color, but far
inferior in quality. Many varieties are catalogued as Japan-
ese pumpkins, but none can compare with them in fine flavor
and extra cooking qualities. They grow to a medium
size, weighing from ten to fifteen pounds, and are very produc-
tive, ripen early, and, if taken in before frost, will keep until
late in the spring. The fiesh is a rich salmon color, remarkably
dry, sweet and fine flavored, partaking more of the taste of a
sweet potato than a pumpkin. No other squash or pump-
Kin that has ever been grown in this country can equal
them in extraordinary fine cooking properties. The
genuine seed can easily be distinguished from other seed_by
er peculiar marking. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,10c.; 141b., 25c.; Ib.,
c.
The Tennessee Sweet Potato Pumpkin.
This splendid variety of
pie pumpkin grows to a me-
dium size, weighing from
twelve to fifteen pounds,
being the most desirable
weight for cooking purposes,
and so evenly do they run in
size, color and shape, that
they seem to have all been
Tun in one mould. The
Tennessee Sweet Potato
Pumpkin is pear-shaped, as
will be seen by the illustra-
tion, very slightly ribbed;
color of skin creamy white,
sometimes slightly tinged or
striped with green; flesh
cream-colored; very thick
meated, remarkably fine
grained, dry, brittle and
) most excellent flavor. They
} are extremely hardy, very
roductive and keep per-
) fectly sound until late in the
spring. This valuable
| pumpin should not be con-
ounded with any other
sweet potato pumpkin, as it
is entirely distinct in form
and looks, and far superior
for cooking purposes. Pkt.,
ae — . Spe Fos
Tennessee Sweet Potato: Pumpkin. oo A a
Cheese, or Sweet Pumpkin.
_ Agood old-fashioned variety, highly prized by some asa
pie pumpkin, but its greatest value consists in superior feeding
properties and great productiveness. Large cropscan be grown
among corn, and owing to their sweet and rich qualities they
are greatly relished by cattle, and valuable asa feed for miich
cows at the peers of winter, when pasture has failed.
PEt., 5c. ; 0Z., 10c.; 44 1b., 20c. ; lb., 50c., by mail. By express,
Ib., 40c. ; 3 1bs., $1.00.
Cashaw, or Crook-Neck Pumpkin.
This variety has been so long in cultivation that every one
is familiar with its growth, productiveness, and extra good quali-
ties as a pie pumpkin. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c. ; 14 1b., 20c.;1b., 60c.
—— “2, =
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GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS. 4!
Connecticut Field Pumpkin.
PUMPKINS.
Connecticut Field Pumpkin.
Of all the varieties of pumpkins in general cultivation for
feeding purposes, none can vie with the Connecticut Field,
both in regard to its immense productiveness, extreme hardi-
ness, and long keeping qualities. It is fast coming into general
use with farmers and dairymen as a fall and winter feed for
milch cows and dry cattle, as it not only produces heavy crops
on poor sterile land, but possesses the meritorious virtue of
keeping all winter under circumstances that would cause other
varieties to rot in a very short time. No other pumpkin will
produce such immense crops under ordinary cultivation as the
Connecticut Field, and although not so good in quality as
some others, yet itis more extensively grown than any other
variety, principally for stock-feeding purposes. Large crops
can be grown among corn, generally conceded without any
injury to the corn, as they do not begin to bear their fruit until
the corn is nearly matured. To use them to the best advantage
commence feeding as soon as the early frost has injured the
pasture, and keep on through the fall or winter until they are
allused. They can be kept through the cold weather in bins
or cellars, where handy to get at,and if not frozen too hard
will keep solid and sweet until spring. No other feed can be
as cheaply raised, and no other (at the same cost) will make as
large an increase in the flow of milk as the Connecticut Field
Pumpkin. By mail, pkt., 5c. ; 0z., 8c. ; 44 1b., 15e. ; 1b., 40e. By
express or freight, 1b., 30c.; 4 Ibs., $1.00.
GOLDEN OBLONG PUMPKIN. A very fine, new and ~
productive variety, growing oblong toa length of sixteen to
eighteen inches, and seven to eight inches in diameter. The
outside skin is dark green when young, changing to a deep
golden coloras it ripens. Flesh rich yellow, very sweet, dry
and excellent for pies, Its keeping qualities are almost if not
quite equal to our best winter squashes. All lovers of fine
pumpkins should try the Golden Oblong. PEt., 5c. ; 0z., 10e.;
14 Ib., 25¢e.; lb., 75e.
ETAMPES MAMMOTH RED. It grows to a large size,
round, flattened in shape; the skin is very smooth, bright red.
Itis thick-meated ; the flesh is very rich in color and of excellent
quality. Pkt., 5c. ; 0z., 8c.; 14 Ib., 25c. ; Ib., 75c.
NEW BANANA, or CUSTARD. A splendid little
pumpkin of finest quality for pies and custards. They grow
rather oblong in form, and have ten prominent ridges their
entire length; flesh rich yellow, sweet and delicious. They
roduce largely, and are great keepers. Pkt., 5c.; oz, 15¢e.; %
b., 35¢.; lb., $1.25.
QUAKER PIE PUMPKIN. A distinct variety from
New York State, where it has been grown for many years bi
a family of ‘‘Quakers,” or Friends. The shape is nearly o
tapering slightly towards the ends. Color creamy white, both
inside and out; flesh is sweet and rich, and an excellent keeper.
Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c. ; 14 Ib., 25e.; Ib., 75e.
POSSUM NOSE. Of round shape, the skin is ofa bluish-
gray color, with narrow stripes from stem to blossom-end. It
gtows readily to a weight of thirty-five to fifty pounds, with
thick flesh of a rich yellow color and fine quality. Pkt., 5e.;
oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25c.; Ib., 85c.
SMALL SUGAR. Avery handsome little pumpkin, with
deep orange-colored skin, and flesh of unusually fine sugary
flavor; fine-grained; very productive, and keeps well. Pkt,
5c. ; oz., 10¢e. ; 14 Ib., 20c. ; lb., 60e.
See page 3, Specialties, for our new White Field Corn, ears 22 inches long.
42 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICS VILLE, PA.
~ KING OF ALL THE MAMMOTHS
OR JUMBO OF CALIFORNIA.
BS5.00 + PielIMiU Me *aaN + Gee}.
REPORTS
FOR 189I,
354 pounds
Tere.
330 pounds
Colorado,
309 pounds
Mangas
300 pounds
Ohio.
From 150 to
300 pounds
n
Other States.
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King of All the Mammoths, or Jumbo of California.
Of all the mammoth pumpkins ever introduced into this country, none have ever attained such enormous weights as the
Jumbo of California. These mammoth pumpkins are a cross between the ordinary King of the Mammothsand Tour’s Mammoth
Squash. The Tour’s Mammoth Squash had always been considered the largest of the squash or pumpkin family, and often
attained a weight of two hundred pounds. One specimen exhibited by us at the Pennsylvania State Fair, in 1886, weighed a
trifle over two hundred and fifty pouncs. They growin shape long and round, likea barrel, but do not have the circumfer-
ence of the King of the Mammoths. By hybridizing these two monster kinds we have obtained a variety that retains the remark-
able circumference of the Mammoth King, and at the same time has the length of the Tour’s Mammoth Squash. This amounts to
nearly the same as if two monstrous Mammoth Kings were grown into one. Hence we obtain such enormous weights. We have
the reliable and authentic account from a person who saw one of these mammoth specimens weighed in Cali-
fornia, that drew the scales at four hundred pounds. This is the heaviest weight of any pumpkin on record. Such heavy
specimens can only be grown where the season is long, ground very rich, and other circumstances favorable. We have plenty of
letters showing weights from two hundred pounds and upwards in other States of the Union, but none that ever beat the Jumbo
of California. Our seed, the present season, has all been saved from the finest and largest specimens, none of which would
weigh lessthan one hundred pounds. Full directions will be printed on each package, which, if followed, will result in
mammoth pumpkins, weighing from one hundred to three hundred pounds. Pkt., 10c.;3 pkts., 25c.; 0z., 40c. ; 14 1b., $1.00.
$35.00 CASH PREMIUMS IN GOLD FOR THE LARGEST JUMBO OF CALIFORNIA. ;
; In order to interest our customers in growing Mammoth Pumpkins from our seed, we have concluded to offer cash premiums
of $35.00 in gold, as follows:
ist. For the heaviest specimen from seed bought of us, $20.00 in gold.
2d. For next heaviest specimen from seed bought of us, $10.00 in gold.
3d. For third heaviest specimen from seed bought of us, $5.00 in gold. ade:
All weights must be attested to by two competent persons, who must be present and witness the weighing.
All reports must be sent in by January 1, 1893, when all premiums will be paid. ; . i :
- By following directions given on each package of seed and alittle extra labor in planting, any one can easily raise King of
All the Mammoth Pumpkins to weigh from one hundred and fifty to three huhdred or more pounds. :
Friends, try your hand and see what high cultivation and skilful management will do. All cannot get the above premiums,
bet all can grow monster pumpkins, which are valuable for exhibition purposes, and always command ready sale and high
prices for show windows at restaurants, etc. :
JOHN WILBUR, Hill Co., Texas, raised a King of All the Mammoth Pumpkins that weighed three hundred and fifty-four pounds.
ABNER HAWKINs, El Paso Co., Colorado, raised one of our King of Mammoths that weighed three hundred and thirty pounds.
SAMUEL WENTWORTH, Harvey Co., Kansas, raised a Jumbo that weighed three hundred and nine ounds.
HIRAM WORTHINGTON, Hamilton Co., Ohio, raised a Mammoth Pumpkin from our seed that weighed over three hundred pounds.
JOHN HIt1, Lancaster, Pa., reports a weight from our King of the Mammoth seed of two hundred and ninety pounds.
Mrs. Louisa SCHEETZ, La Salle Co., Ill., reports a King of All the Mammoths to weigh two hundred and sixty-three pounds.
A, R. EBENZER, Decorah, Iowa, Sept. 30, 1891, writes : Samuel Wilson, Respected Friend : All the seeds I got from you last spring
have done well. The Kingof All the Mammoth Pumpkins are rightly named. I had one that weighed a trifle over three
hundred and one pounds. From one vine we picked eleven fine, large pumpkins; the combined weight was nearly thirteen
hundred pounds.
Plant the Early May Pride Cherry and Buffalo Berry, see colored plate.
GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS.
RADISHES.
Radishes thrive best in rich mellow soil, and to be good
must be grown quickly. The varieties we catalogue are all the
best and most reliable kinds in cultivation.
Sa-Be not deceived by fancy pictures and new names.
Wilson’s Extra Early Scarlet Turnip Radish.
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This is one of the earliest varieties grown and has always
been considered the main stand-by with market gardeners and
private families. None is fit to use earlier, more attractive
or better quality. They are remarkably crisp, juicy and
pleasant to the taste. The above illustration gives some idea of
these beautiful early radishes. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,10c.; 14 1b., 25c. ;
1b., 70¢.
EARLY ROSY GEM.
This excellent new early radish has won golden opinions
in nearly all sections of the country. It is claimed by the origi-
nator to be one of the earliest varieties in cultivation. The
shape is perfectly globular, with rich deep scarlet top, blending
into pure white at the bottom. They are exceedingly tender,
crisp and delicious, never becoming hollow or pithy, and
equally desirable either for the market or home garden. Pkt.,
5e.; 02z., 10c.; 44. Ib., 25c.; Ib., 65c.
GEO. TROWBRIDGE, Lake Geneva, Wis., writes: The Rosy
Gems are the best radishes we have ever had. Notwithstanding
the dry season, they did well.
FRENCH BREAKFAST RADISH.
This beautiful radish is one of the best and most delicate,
quick growth, tender, crisp and mild flavor. A deep scarlet
color, tipped with white, giving ita very handsome appearance.
It is a favorite in the Paris market, highly reeommended for the
breakfast table. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 lb., 20c.; Ib., 60c.
Improved Early Long Scariet.
Of all the early varieties, either for mar-
Wiet gardeners, truckers or private families,
the Improved Long Scarlet is the most
profitable, most desirable and the best.
Not quite so early as the Extra Early Scar-
let Turnip, the quality is equally good,
more handsome and attractive in appear-
readiest sale in the market. The Improved
mon Long Scarlet Radish, being of quicker
growth, smooth and well tapered down to
the tips. They are not so liable to get
worm-eaten as the com1 on varieties from
American-grown seed; are smooth, re-
markable for their tender, brittle and
superior quality. Our seed was imported
from the best French growers. Pkt., 5c.;
oz., 10c. ; 144 1b., 20c. ; 1b., 60c.
EXTRA EARLY DARK ROUND RED.
Next to the Extra Early Scarlet Turnip these are the earliest
of all the early varieties. They are claimed by some to be fully
as early, of larger size, and to keep longer in a good eating con-
dition. We recommend them asa highly valuable sort for mar-
ket gardeners or private families. Pkt., 5c.; oz, 10c.; 44 Ib.,
20c. ; lb., 55c.
Early White Turnip Radish.
Similar in shape to the Early Scarlet Turnip, rather larger,
not quite so early, skin and flesh white, tender and crisp, agreat
favorite with market gardeners and truckers. PkEt., dc.; 0z.,
, 10e. ; 14 1b., 20¢. ; 1b., 50c.
ance, grows to a larger size, and finds the |
Long Scarlet is much superior to the com- |
New Early Crimson Olive-Shape Radish.
New Early Crimson Olive-Shape Radish.
This new radish is one of the handsomest and best radishes
in cultivation; not quite so early as the Scarlet Turnip, but
much larger, more tender and crisp, and better quality. The
root is a regular olive-shape. Very smooth skin, a deep, rich
crimson color, beautifully tipped with clean white. The foliage
is short, stiff and unusually small. They grow very quick, re-
| main a long time in good eating condition, and thrive in any
| soil.. They are remarkably crisp and juicy, free from any hot or
biting taste, never get pithy, and are very slow in running to
seed. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c.; 14 1b.; 25e.; lb., 90e.
New White Olive-Shape.
This White Olive-Shape Radish is superior to any olive-
shape white we have ever seen, larger in size, and crisp, tender
free from hot or biting taste, in every way desirable for a good
summer radish. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 14 1b., 20c. ; 1b., 75c.
Olive-Shape Golden Yellow Radish.
Superior to the old olive-shape, both in its attractive ap
pearance, quick growth and extra fine table quality. One of
our best summer radishes. Pkt., 5¢.; 0oz., 10c.; 4 1b., 20¢.;
lb., 75¢.
5 NEW CHARTIER RADISH.
_ This new radish has kept
its splendid reputation as
being one of the best of our
early summer or fall rad-
ishes. They are nearly as
early as the Early Long
Scarlet, much more hand-
some, carry their thickness
SSN well down, as seen in illus
¢\N) tration. A beautiful scarlet
Gig color, tipped with white,
CW making them very attrac-
, tive as a market variety
They are unusually crisp.
tender and juicy, and re
main good a long time
Without running to seed.
We consider them among
the best in cultivation.
Pitz O05) OZ., LUC; 4 IDs
20¢: ; Th., .65€:
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Nee!
H. I. GouLp, Thompscn,
Dak., writes, March 26ta:
Your seeds were all good.
Iwould particularly recom-
mend your New Chartier
Radish ; they are splendid, .
seldom run to seed, an
keep good allsummer; the
best we have ever had.
Mrs. R. PRICE, Syracuse.
N. Y., writes: Your New
Crimson Olive-Shape Rad-
ishes are the best radishe#
New Chartier Radish.
we ever raised ; all your seeds have done well:
The coming Strawberries are the Oregon Everbearing and Parker Earle, see colored plate.
SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
Philadelphia White ‘“‘ Box” Radish.
This variety is much superior and entirely new and dis-
tinct from any early white turnip radish heretofore offered.
Its points of superiority are remarkably short top, rapid
growth, perfect turnip shape, extra fine quality, and
showing no disposition whatever to become pithy with age.
Its short top and rapid growth especially fit it for growing
under glass, in frames or ‘‘ boxes,’’—hence its name,—as well as
early sowing on squares or borders in the open ground. PKEt.,
5¢e.; 0z, 10c.; 14 lb., 25c.; Ib., 80c.
Long White Vienna.
This is the handsomest and best
long white radish in cultivation. Itis
beautiful in shape, white as snow in
flesh and skin, erisp, brittle and very
rapid in growth. For a long white
summer variety it has no equal, asits
attractive appearance and excellent
quality make it highly valuable for
market gardeners and truckers. Pkt.,
5c. ; .0Z., 10c.; 44 1b., 20c.; 1b., 70c.
Half Long Strasburg.
This variety originally came from
France, the natural home of radishes.
It is one of the most valuable of all our
summer varieties. If sown early, will
be fit to use nearly as soon as our early
sorts, while it continues in excellent
eating condition nearly all summer,
keeping its mild flavor, and does not
get pithy or hard like most radishes.
Pkt., 5c. ; 0Z., 10¢c.; 14 1b., 20c.; Ib., 75e.
Long White Vienna.
California Mammoth Winter Radish.
The roots of this mammoth yariety grow to an enormous
size, often weighing fifteen to twenty pounds. But, notwith-
standing its immense size and heavy weight, it always remains
tender, solid, crisp and juicy; its flavor is mild and pleasant,
and it will remain in good eating condition all winter and late
in the spring. Should be kept same as turnips. It is the largest
radish in the world. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,10c.; 44 lb., 30c.; 1b., $1.00.
Chinese Rose Winter,
A bright, rose-colored winter variety. Sow in summer,
same as turnips. This is of excellent quality, and is certainly
one of the best varieties for winter use. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.;
. 44 1b., 30¢.; 1b., 90c.
Long Black Spanish Winter.
Black skin, white flesh; keeps well. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.;
14 |lb., 25c.; lb., 65c.
Long White Spanish Winter.
Milder flavor than above. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 25c.;
natk OC.
RHUBARB, OR PIE-PLANT.
It is not generally known that this useful vegetable can
be raised from seed nearly as soon and more satisfactory than
by planting the roots. Sow early in spring in hot bed or
sheltered border, rows one foot apart; thin out to five inches.
Transplant early in November. It will be fit to use the fol-
lowing spring. Rhubarb requires deep soil and plenty of
manure.
Large Victoria.
The finest and best for cooking purposes, without exception
Pkt., 5c..; 02., 15¢. ; 34 Ib., 50c. ; Ib., $1.65.
Rhubarb Roots.—Each, 20c.; doz., $1.75; 100, $8.00. By
mail, post-paid, 30c. each, or $2.75 per doz.
SALSIFY, OR OYSTER PLANT.
_. The interest lately taken in this useful vegetable has caused
it to be much sought after, and new and improved varieties
have been introduced that are far superior to the old kinds,
both in productiveness and superior quality. Salsify can be
grown same as parsnips, and remain in the ground all winter,
or taken up in the fall and kept covered with earth in the
cellar. They are exceedingly nutritious and healthful. When
properly cooked resemble the taste of oysters.
Sandwich Island Salsify.
The Sandwich
im
\
Island Salsify almost
Geserves to be classed as
@ new species, so much Lip
superior is it to the old s\\)
kindsin size, appearance, =
formand delicious flavor.
The roots grow to a large
size, looking something
like parsnips, smooth,
tapering gradually to a
point, as seen in the en-
graving. When properly
cooked, mashed and fried
like oysters, it is almost
impossible to distinguish
them from that popular
and delicious bivalve.
Indeed, they are more
pleasant and delicate in
taste and preferred to
the oyster by many who
have tried them. No
garden should be without
this splendid vegetable,
and when once tried
they will never be given
up. They are as easily
grown as parsnips, can
stay_in the ground all
winter, or be taken up in
the fall, kept covered
with dirt in the cellar,
and be used when
wanted. Large pkt., 10c. ;
oz., 20c.; 14 1b., 50c. ; Ib.,
$1.70.
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Sandwich Island Salsify.
Long White Salsify.
This old, popular and long-cultivated kind has become a
general favorite with all. When properly cooked they much
resemble the taste of oysters, and are considered very healthful
and nutritious. Pkt., 5¢c.; 0z., 15¢c.; 44 1b., 30¢e. ; 1b., $1.00.
SPINACH.
For early spring crop sow in September or first of October.
Cover lightly with straw or leaves at approach of winter. For
spring or summer crop, sow as early in the spring as the ground
can be worked.
When lbs. are ordered by mail, add 8 cts. per lb. for postage.
Round-Seeded Savoy.
The hardiest large Savoy-Leaved ; curled and crimped, with
thick, fleshy leaves; the best for family and market purposes.
Pkt., 5c. 3 oz... 10e.; Ib.; 30e.
New Long-Standing Spinach.
This is decidedly the best variety for spring sowing, as it
stands fully two weeks longer than any other sort before run-
ning toseed. The leaves are large, thick, fleshy and crumpled.
Pkt., 5¢:; oz, 10c.;. 24 1b., 15c. *) Ib.,,30e:
New Zealand Spinach.
Very useful during the hottest months of the year or in
dry, arid localities where the ordinary spinach does badly. The
seed is sown where the plants are to stand in May, and the
plants will continue to yield a supply of good leaves of excellent
quality during the entire summer. Pkt., dc.; oz., 10c.; 4 1b.
25c. ; 1b., 75¢.
108 bushels shelled Corn to the acre is a fair crop, see Field Seeds, page Ol.
GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS.
SQUASHES.
Squashes should not be planted until the ground is warm
and danger of frost is over. Plant in hills five or six feet apart
for the running varieties, three and a half to four feet for the. |
bush varieties. They should have good soil.
&=- For new varieties squashes, see Novelties, page 7.
Early Yellow Crookneck.
table use; can be stewed or fried like
egg-plants. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; +4 1b.,
20¢c.; lb., 65¢.
PERFECT GEM.
.} Anew and excellent variety; good
we for either summer or wilter use; ex-
ceedingly fine sre, smooth, dry,
very sweet and extra fine fiavor; a
good keeper. Pkt., 5c.; oz. 10c.; 14
Ib., 25¢e. ; lb., 70e.
Early Yellow Crookneck.
Early White Bush, or Patty Pan.
This is the earliest to
mature. Very produc-
tive, and _ excellent
quality. Pkt., 5¢.; 02z.,
10c.; 144 lb., 20c.; Ib.,
6c.
EARLY GOLDEN
BUSH.
Similar to the above
in every way, except-
ing its beautiful, bright
golden color. Pkt., de. ; ——
@z.,. 10c.; 44. Ib., 25c.; ——S
ib., 75¢. Early White Bush Squash.
GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK SQUASH.
This new strain iseven earlier than the common variety,
while the squashes grow to an extra large size, measuring from
eighteen inches to two feet long, and of jinest quality. Pkt., 5c.;
oz., 10c. ; 44 1b., 25c. ; 1b., 80e.
COCOANUT.
A splendid little squash, exceedingly productive; will keep
all winter; the very best for pies or custards. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,
10c. ; 44 1b., 25c. ; Ib., 75c.
MARBLEHEAD.
This is similar in shape to the Hubbard; color, light blue;
rich, yellow flesh, exceedingly dry and fine flavored. PKt., 5c.; _
oz., 10c. ; $4 1b., 25¢. ; 1b., 75e.
BUTMAN SQUASH.
A yaluable sort, similar to the Marblehead and Hubbard in
shape ; excellent quality and a splendid keeper. PKt., 5c.;.02z.,
10c. ; 34 1b., 25c. ; lb., 75c.
ESSEX HYBRID.
This is not only one of the richest flavored, finest grained,
and sweetest of all the squash family, but one of the very best
keepers. The flesh is very thick, rich color, solid and dry when
cooked. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 44 1b., 25c.; 1b., 75c.
The Hubbard.
me 6This well-known
Dy) variety of winter
ey Squash is more
largely planted
than any other,
both on account of
itsextra good cook-
ing and keeping
qualities and im-
mense productive-
ness. Our seed is
the purest and best.
Pkt., 5¢: 3 0z,; 10¢.;
V4 1b., 25¢e. ;1b., 75e.
The Hubbard.
IMPROVED BOSTON MARROW SQUASH.
A new fall or winter variety of New England origin; has
been very generally tested in different parts of the country. It
is a decided improvement on the Boston Marrow Squash, being
earlier and more productive. These characteristics will com-
mend the variety to market gardeners, while its brilliant orange
red color and fine keeping and cooking qualities will make it
popular with the consumer. Itis of medium size and of excellent
quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 25c.; 1b., 90c.
MAMMOTH CHILI. The largest of the squash family,
eee often weighing two hundred pounds and over.
esh isa rich orange yellow, very thick and of good quality,
very nutritious and profitable for stock feeding. Pkt., 10c.; oz.,
We , 44 Ib., 50c.; 1b., $1.50. .
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Hi
One of the most popular varieties for =
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This is another grand new variety, of which great claims
have been made by the introducer, surpassing all other
squashes. On our seed farms, at Mechanicsville, Pa., the past
summer, they maintained their exceptional record of being
the earliest squashes to mature of any we have ever
tried. The Ford Hook, as seen by the accompanying illustra-
tion, is a medium size squash, weighing from four to five pounds
| each. Outer skin a beautiful rich cream color, flesh a light
| salmon color, very thick meated, fine grained and extra fine
| flavored. They have the desirable advantage of being fit to
use at any stages of their growth, and when sliced and fried
like egg-plants they are excellent, and never fall to pieces
when so cooked, like many other kinds. The Ford Hook
isa very productive squash. Mr. E. LZ. Cay, Washington Co.,
N. Y., writes: From a litile patch of two square rods of ordinary
soil, I picked two hundred and fifty well-ripened squashes of supe-
rior quality. The Ford Hook is one of our best keeping varie-
ties. Specimens have been kept all through the winter and
spring on in the summer, until squashes come again, making it
anall year round squash. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 1b., 40c. ;
lb., $1.00.
Sibley’s, or Pike’s Peak Squash.
In shape this valuable new squash is round to oblong, being
much thicker at the stem than blossom end. The shell is pale
green in color, very hard and flinty. The fiesh is solid and
thick, a vivid brilliant orange color, dry and of a rich delicate
flavor. They range in weight from eight to eleven pounds.
Vine remarkably vigorous, and ripens its fruit simultaneously
with the Hubbard. In productiveness has decidedly the ad-
vantage of either the Hubbard or Marblehead. In its keeping
qualities it excels, remaining in a good dry cellar perfectly
conn until the last of March. PEt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 2c. ;
35 90G.
The Valparaiso Squash.
The True Valparaiso Squash isa native of South America.
They grow to a large size, often weighing from fifty to seventy-
five pounds, beautiful shape, the skin a rich, bright golden
color, slightly striped or mottled with light pale green, very
thick-meated, fine grained and excellent flavor, both for cook-
ing or feeding purposes. But its greatest peculiarity is its
enormous productiveness. The quantity grown upon an
acre of good ground, when estimated by tons, would hardly be
credited. Our patch, after the vines had been killed by frost,
owing to the immense quantity of squashes lying so closely
together, and their rich yellow color, looked like a field of
gold. Pkt., 5c.;0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25c. ; 1b., 75c.; 4 Ibs., $2.50.
The White Pineapple Squash.
This is not only the most
beautiful,
but is also the
most productive and valu-
able for cooking purposes.
They are excellent cooked
as a Summer squash, stewed
or fried in butter, like egg-
lants. Fora winter squas
or making pies or custards
it hasno equal. When grated
like cocoanuts and made
into pies, the flavor of both
is very much thesame. Its
keeping qualities are excel-
lent. Specimens have been
kept all through the winter,
=== andintothesummer. Pkt.,
_ a oz., 10c. ; 44 Ib., 25e. ; 1b.,
*hite Pineapple ‘Squash.
Sweet Nut Squash.
Our supply of this grand new squash is so very limited that
we are compelled to offer it only in packets. If any of our
customers have any seed of this valuable new squash we would
be glad to hear from them. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.
BRAZIL SUGAR. ;
This is the richest and sweetest of all squashes.. A single
plant has yielded as many as twelve_perfectly ripened squashes.
They weigh from two to four pounds each; measuring six to
eight inches in length and from four to six inches in thickness.
The skin is a beautiful canary color, and generally warted.
The flesh yellow, slightly tinged with green. The vines grow
very rapidly. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25c.; Ib., 85e.
For new varieties Squashes, see Novelties, page 6.
46 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
WILSON’S CHOICE HOME GROWN TOMATO SEED.
Our customers will please bear in mind that all our tomatoes are grown for seed only, and used for no other purpose. The seed
we offer has all been saved from the best specimens, and is greatly superior to much that is offered at low prices and which has
been collected at canneries, etc. (For new varieties, see page 7.)
PS _ This grand new tomato was discovered by Prof. L. H. Bailey, of the
IGNOTUM = — SSR SS Michigan Horticultural Society, and when placed on exhibition at the
State Fair, held at Jackson, in competition with one hundred and seventy
different varieties and samples, received the highest award over all
= ABBA
others. At the Wisconsin Experimental Station,
the Ignotum was pronounced the best out of
over seventy different kinds on trial. On our
own seed farm at Mechanicsville, Pa., the Ig-
notum Tomato was planted the same time and
in precisely the same manner as
the Turner Hybrid, Mikado,
Lorillard and other new sorts.
The Ignotum was among the
first to ripen, and much superior
to any of the others, not only in
uniformity of size, handsome ap-
pearance, but also in solidity of
fiesh, productiveness and fine
quality. Their shape is all that
can be desired, as will beseen by
the accompanying illustration;
their color is a rich cardinal red,
they are as solid and as smooth
as an apple, with few seeds,
ripen up evenly all over and
never crack, rot or speck.
In our twenty years’ experience
in raising and testing tomatoes,
we have never seen a better,
more handsome or more produc-
tive variety than the Ignotum.
FOR PRIVATE FAMILIES,
TRUCKERS OR CANNERS
it POSITIVELY IS THE
BEST TOMATO YET IX-
TRODUCED. Our seed has
been raised from finest speci-
mens of the original stock,
and warranted first-class. PkKt., 5¢.; 0Z., 25¢.;
14 Ib., 75¢e. ; Ib., $2.75.
Mrs. JENNIE Cook, Burlington, N. J., writes:
The Ignotum is the finest and best tomato I have
ever raised. I have tried them nearly all.
The Matchless To-
mato originated in
New Jersey and has
been grown by a few
truckers for the New
York market, where
it commanded the
highest price and
readiest sale of any
other kind. Our farm
manager says: “Itis
a grand tomato and
well deserves the
name of Match-
less.” Indeed, we
- know of no other to-
4 mato (excepting the
4 Ignotum)that comes
Mu as near being perfect
The vines are strong
} and healthy, retain
their deep green foli-
age,and keepon bear-
ing fine, large toma-
toes until killed by
frost. The fruits are
all of the largest size,
invariably round,
smooth, and solid
clean to the centre,
without any core or
hard substance what-
ever. If we were to
confine ourselves to
two tomatoes, they
would be the Igno-
tum and Match-
less. Pkt., 5¢.; 02,
25¢. ; 41b., 75c. ;, Ib.,
$2.79.
For the wonderful Mansfield Tree Tomato, see Specialties, page &.
GUARANTEED. VEGETABLE. SEEDS.
Turner’s Hybrid Tomato.
aa
Wiens ria: Tomato.
This distinct new variety has created quite a sensation on
account of the enormous size of the tomatoes, their fine quality
and the immense crops produced. The foliage of the Turner
Hybrid differs from that of nearly all other tomatoes, the large
leaves being entire and notcut. Itisa rank, strong grower,
with thick stalks, and is enormously productive, out-yield-
ing all other Varieties. It grows quickly, and is ready to
market very early forso large a tomato. The fruitis extra
e in size and remarkably solid. The average weight
of the tomatoes is from twelve to eighteen ounces, but many
specimens reach twenty to twenty-four ounces in weight. They
ripen up evenly, and are entirely free from core. Unequaled
in fine flavor and table qualities. The form of the fruit is
round and thick through, smooth, large size, and, while the
extra large fruits are not so regular in shape, they are equal in
quality, firm and solid; the color is a very brilliant red. Our
seed of Turner’s Hybrid has all been ae ae the greatest
care and from the finest tomatoes. PKt., dc. » 20¢.; 24 1b.,
65¢. ; 1b., $2.25.
Volunteer Tomato.
This tomato has been procured by crossing Trophy and
Canada Victor, and the result of that crossing with Perfec-
tion. Large size, averaging six to ten ounces, round, very
smooth, and perfect in form, color bright red, No core, very
early, and ripening more abundantly than any other
sort, a great advantage to market gardeners. Quality
very superior for table use and canning. Enormously produc-
ene ripening well tothe stem. Pkt., 10c.;0z., 25c.; 14 1b., 75c.;
Se The Lorillard Tomato.
This new variety originated with Mr. John G. Gardner, a
for f tomato specialist, who says, ‘‘The Lorillard is the best tomato
pleies 5 that I have ever seen either in this country or
urope.” The vines are remarkably strong and vigorous, setting
ihe fruits four to five ina bunch, ripening medium early, an
continue to bear until killed ‘by frost. The tomatoes are
good size, invariably good shape, round, arfectly smooth and
solid. Their color is a beautiful cardina red, ripening evenly
all over, without any green around the stem. They are entirely
healthy, never rot, crack - show any signs of disease. PEt.,
5€. 5 02Z., 20c. 514 Ib. 65c. ; Ib-, $2.25.
ann iooy New Beauty
Is a round, medium tomato, just the right size for canning
or eating purposes. They are perfectly round, smooth as an
apple, solid nearly to the core, with very few seeds, of the very
possible flavor, and ripen evenly all over. Their color is a
beautiful deep red. Pkt., 5¢.3 02., 25¢.; 14 1b., 60e. ; 1b., $2.00.
New Golden Queen.
For those who prefer a yellow tomato, there is none better
than our New Iden Queen. They grow to a large size,
perfectly round, smooth, solid, with few seeds, absolutely no
core, and of the best flavor imaginable. Pkt., BC. ; 0z., 30¢.
oe On AMER O MOcKIM he
TH E EARLY MAYFLOWER.
~~
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The Ear ly Menjlower
This variety is one of the earliest of the large kinds in cul-
tivation, at least one-third larger than the Early Acme; of &
bright red color, ripens evenly up to the stem, and presents a&
beautiful appearance; shape globular, slightly flattened, per-
fectly smooth ; flesh solid and unusually free from seeds; of
rich flavor, and very productive until killed by frost. Pkt.,
5G: 3102.5 20¢. ; ; 4 1b., 60c. ; 1b., $2.00
The Peach Tomato.
This distinct tomatois appropriately named, as the fruit
resembles the peach in shape, and this resemblance is height-
ened by its distinct coloring and faint stripes from stem te
blossom end. The tomatoes are two inches in diameter, and in
color area deep rose and golden amber, all covered with deli-
cate bloom, like the bloom of a fine peach, making it almost
impossible to recognize the detached fruits as tomatoes. For
eating out of the hand it is without a rival, the solid, rich,
meaty flesh being unequaled in delicacy of flavor. It is also re-
markable for its extremely thin skin, which can be readily
peeled like the skin of a peach. Itis very productive, the fruits
being borne in clusters of four to eight ; they never rot nor speck,
even when touching the wet ground. It is excellent for pre-
serves, makes splendid pies, and valuable for canning. Pkt.,
5c. 5'0Z., 20¢.; 44 lb., 60c.; Ib., $2.00.
Early ace ee ae
In the New Dwarf Seawee we have a tomato of the
best size and quality, growing on astrong dwarf upright bush,
taking up little room, keeping the fruit well up off the eround,
and producing enormous crops of splendid tomatoes, of fine
size, smooth and handsome appearance. Itsstiif, compact and
upright habit enables it tobe planted much closer than others,
consequently more bushels can be raised on a given space. At
the best stage on our trial grounds the past season many plants
produced over half a bushel of fine tomatoes. Another very de-
sirable quality about this tomato is its eatreme earliness. The
New Dwarf Champion is a medium size tomato, just the
right size for home use or market, perfectly round, smooth as
an apple, grows uniform in size, and ripens evenly all over.
For small gardens or close field planting, we know of no other
more desirable than the Dwarf Champion. Pkt., dc.; 02,
20c. ; 34 Ib., 65e. ; 1b., $2.50.
Wonder of Italy.
Wilson’s Improved Trophy, Cardinal, Red Cherry, Red and
Yellow Pear-shaped, New Zealand Fig, etc. Pkt., 5c.;0z., 25¢,
For the Mansfield Wonderful New Tree Tomato, see Novelties, page 7.
48
SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
TURNIPS.
&@ When ordered by mail, add 8c. per pound for postage.
Early White Egg Turnip.
This is one of our best turnips for
table use. Medium in size. Comes to
maturity sooner than any other. The
very best quality ; smooth, sweet and fine
flavored. Very solid, firm, fine-grained
fiesh, of sweet, mild flavor. It grows to
a good size, and is excellent either as an
early or late variety; keeps well. PkEt.,
5¢. 5 0z., 10c.; 34 1b., 20c. ; 1b., o0c.
Cowhorn.
Flesh sweet. Pure white. Root
shaped likea carrotand grows half above
the ground. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 4 1b.,
20c.; 1b., 50c.
Early White Flat-Dutch
Strap-Leaved.
A very popular market variety.
Grows quickly, comes early, clear,
white skin and flesh of juicy, mild
flavor and excellent quality. For
early summer use, sow very early
> in the spring, and again in July
Zgy and August for autumn use. PEt.,
@ 5c.; 02., 8c.; 14 1b., 15c. ; 1b., 40e.
Yellow Aberdeen.
Highly valued for.feeding pur-
poses, partaking more of the nature
of aruta-bagathanaturnip. They
are not so easily grown as the strap-
leaved varieties, but are Considered
more nutritious and better for
feeding. Ph Ses a10Z..
8c.; 44 1b., 15c.; Ib., 40c.
White Globe Strap-
Leaved Turnip.
Zyy, The bulb produced by
A this new variety is of a
A perfect globe shape, about
six inchesin diameter, with
smooth white skin; fiesh
pure white, firm and crisp.
The roots are remarkably
quick in their growth, and
= take the globular shape at
=i avery earlystage. Pkt.,5c.;
Yellow Aberdeen. 0z., 8c. ; 4 lb., 15¢e. ; Ib., 40e.
Strap-Leaved.
Of all the varieties of
turnips for general cultiva-
tion as a field crop, the Pur-
ple Top Strap-Leaved is
more largely grown than
any other; no other turnip
can vie with them in pro-
ductiveness and fine quality,
both for table use and feed-
ing purposes. They are
easily grown as a garden
crop, and large quantities
can be raised among corn.
Stored in pits or cellars they
4 makeexcellent feed for cat-
tle through the winter. Our
improved seed is superior to
much sold in the market,
and will produce finer and
smoother turnips than those
grown from common seed.
Pkt., 5¢.; 02, 8¢.; 34 Ib.,
Improved Purple Top Strap-Leaved. 15c.; lb., 40c.
BREAD-STONE TURNIP.
They are of medium size, very quick-growing, roots very
smooth and white, with a faint green top. The fleshis perfectly
white, fine-grained; and cooksin only fifteen minutes ; remark-
ably tender, very sweet; finest turnip for winter and spring
use we have everseen. Grower says, ‘Cooks very tender, fine-
grained: without the strong odor and flayorso very objection-
able. Good when harvested in the fall, but its comparative
merits do not fully show up until spring, when other varieties
grow pithy, strong and uneatable.” Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b.,
25¢c. ; 1b., 80¢.
JERSEY NAVET.
For autumn sowing; delicate, sweet, flesh white, and re-
sumbles a parsnip in shape. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 25c.;
Ades
Early White. gg Turnip.
Early White Flat-Dutch
Strap-Leaved.
Yellow Globe, or Golden Ball.
The Yellow Globe is one of the best and sweetest of the yel-
low varieties for table use, and is preferred by some over the
strap-leaved sorts, as it is more firm and crisp, not so watery
when cooked. Besides being a fine cropper, it has the advantage
of keeping crisp and sweet a longer time in thespring than any
other. PkKt., 5c.; 0z., 8c.; 4 1b., 15c.; Ib., 45c.
Extra Early Purple Top Munich.
This variety is at least two weeks earlier than any other,
and is of a handsome appearance, somewhat flattened, white
with purple top, fiesh snow-white, fine-grained and delicate
flavor. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 141b., 15¢e. ; Ib., 50c.
RUTA-BAGAS, or Swedish Turnip.
As a crop of ruta-bagas depends very much upon the seed,
it is highly necessary to get the best, even if it isa few cents
per pound more.
Improved Yellow Purple Top Ruta-baga.
This magnificent
strain we claim to be
the best ruta-baga for
general feeding purposes
there is in this or any
other country. For stock
feeding it has no equal,
being solid, rich, sweet
and nutritious. It will
yield one-third more to
the acre than any we
ever grew. The roots
ow very Uniform,
arge, smooth, free from
small rootlets and keep
solid and sweet until
late in the spring. It
is the hardiest, most
productive and most
profitable kind in culti-
vation. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,
10c. ; 14 1b., 15c. ; 1b., 40e.
J. B. WOLVERTON,
Schenectady, N.Y.
writes: Your Improved
Yellow Ruta-baga is the
best we ever raised. I
have bought ruta-baga
seed from many other
seedsmen, but yours has
done better than any.
Improved Yellow Purple Top Ruta-baga.
i Golden Globe Ruta-baga.
This excellent and beautiful variety
is more especially adapted for table
use and garden culture, being exceed-
ingly fine-grained, sweet and extra
fine flavor. The roots grow to a me-
dium size, smooth, a beautiful golden
@ color. Flesh rich, deep yellow, very
tender and an excellent keeper.
When cooked it has the most delicious
taste, and is highly prized as a table
vegetable. Pkt., 5c. ; 0z., 10c. ; 34 1b.,
20e. ; lb., 50c.
Large White.
Remarkable for its nutritious prop-
erties, hardiness and long-keeping.
Of large size, rich, Sweet flavor;
should be sown late. PkKt., 5c.; oz,
10c. ; 44 1b., 20c. ; 1b., 50c.
FREDERICK STERNE, Rahway, N. J.,
Golden Globe Ruta-baga.
October 2d, writes: Your Improved Yellow Purple Top Ruta-
bagas are the finest and best I have ever raised.
The best and cheapest collections of Small Fruits ever offered, see colored plate,
GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS.
49
TOBACCO, |=ERE
As tobacco has become one of the staple crops of the United
States, amounting to millions of dollars yearly, and as a good
ae of tobacco depends greatly upon the quality and variety of
seed sown: it is of the utmost importance that planters should
be very particular in this respect. Itisa well-known fact
that in no other State can the seed be grown as well as in
Virginia. So wellisthis known among large tobacco growers
that many of them send to Virginia for their seed each year;
with this object in view, we have made arrangements with one
of the most responsible planters in that State to grow our
tobacco seed forus. This party makes a specialty of growing
tobacco for seed alone. Hence the quality of the seed is much
superior to that left to ripen after being stripped of the leaves.
Below we catalogue the choicest, best and most productive
varieties, suitable to all sections of the country. Our seed can
be relied upon as fresh, true to name and first-class.
The Persian Rose Muscatelle Tobacco is particularly
noted for its strong, healthy, vigorous and quick growth, extra
large size of the leaves, which are unusually small ribbed, very
elastic, of finest possible texture, and when properly cured, of
a light brown color, of the most delicious and mild flavor imag-
inable, and cannot help bringing the highest price in the mar-
ket for first-class wrappers. It has been tested in various parts
of the United States, and has given the greatest satisfaction.
By mail, pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 25c.; 14 1b., 75e. ; 1b., $2.50.
JOHN W. Myers, Moline, Mich., writes: The Persian Musca-
telle beats all the tobacco I have ever tried. The stalks grow
six feet high, and full of fine big leaves. I measured one that
was nearly four feet long.
General Grant.
This variety is said to be the earliest in cultivation and par-
ticularly adapted for growing in the Northwestern States. It
produces leaves thirty-six to forty inches in length and of pro-
portionate breadth, and matures its crop as far north as Minne-
sota. The leaf has very small veins, fine texture, a mild, pleasant
flavor. Valuable for making the finest and best cigars. Pkt.,
5c. ; 0Z., 25¢e. ; 14 Ib., 75c. ; 1b., $2.50.
Havana. (Imported Seed.)
_ From seed imported from the best growers in the famous
district of Vuelta de Abajo. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 40c.; 14 Ib., $1.25.
Big Havana.
A hybrid Havana or Cuban seed-leaf. A heavy cropper, of
fine texture, deHghtful flavor and the earliest cigar variety to
mature. Will make two crops from one planting in the South.
Its earliness makes it most desirable for high latitudes. Pkt.,
5c. ; 02., 20c.; 14 Ib., 75c.; 1b., $2.50.
Primus.
This distinct new early tobacco grows rapidly, and in many
respects isone of the most valuable varieties. The leaves are
targe and long, fibre fine, and yields heavy crops of extra fine
quality. Grown on rich, dark soil, it makes a nutmeg-colored
roduct of superior quality for cigars, while on gray loamy soil
it ripens yellow and makes a superior manufacturing tobacco.
PKt., 5c. ; 0z., 25c.; 14 1b., 75c. ; Ib., $2.50.
Connecticut Seed Leaf.
An old and well-tried variety, of which large crops have
been cultivated in the Connecticut Valley. It isa strong, hearty
eae producesimmensely. Pkt.,5c.; 0z.,25¢c.; 14 Ib., 7c. ;
'b., $2.00.
‘ Lancaster County Broad Leaf.
For cigar stock this is considered one of the best and most
valuable yarieties, and is grown more largely than any other in
Lancaster County, Pa., one of the greatest tobacco growing dis-
tricts in the United States. Single leaves are sometimes three
and a half feet long and proportionate width. It has yielded as
high as two thousand pounds to theacre, and always commands
@ ready sale. Pkt., 5c. ; 0z., 25¢e. ; 44 1b., 75¢. ; Ib., $2.00.
White Burley.
This is largely used in the manufacture of cigars when a
light-colored wrapper is desirable. The leaf is light-colored,
very fine texture. PKt., 5c.; oz., 25c. ; 14 Ib., 75c. ; Ib., $2.78.
Cuban Seed Leaf.
__ Cuban Seed Leaf has the size of the Pennsylvania Seed Leaf,
with the shape and flavor of the Cuban. Plants five feet eight
and a half inches high, with eighteen leaves, fifteen to seven-
teen inches broad and thirty-four inches long. The Cuban Hy-
brids are superseding all other varieties for cigar stock. Pkt.,
6c. ; 025 25¢.; 14 Ib., 75c.; Ib., $2.50.
Sweet Oronoko.
The Burley of the Southeastern States. Growing best on
euicious soil, while Burley is produced successfully only on
timestone soil. It makes the sweetest, best and most substantial
“ Fillers,’’ and makes, when sun-cured, the best natural chewing
deaf. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; 14 lb., 75e. ; Ib., $2.50.
Gold Finder.
Oronoko crossed on White Burley, and in the estimation of
some planters the most beautiful yet developed; almost as
white asthe Burley. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 30c.; 14 1b., 80c.
= Say Sap Pm
Every one who hasa square
yard of ground to spare
should raise some of the fol-
lowing useful herbs. They -
are easily grown, cost but
little and possess valuable
medicinal and culinary
properties, which will be
found highly useful to every
family. Those marked with
a * are perennials, and when
once planted will last for
years.
Anise. Used for cordial,
garnishing and flavoring.
Pk4., 5c.3 0z., 10c.
*Balm. The leaves havea
fragrant odor, used for mak-
ing balm tea, for fevers. Pkt.,
5C. 3 OZ, 20C.
Basil, Sweet. Used for
a flavoring soups, stews and
highly seasoned dishes. Pkt., 5c. ; 0z., 20e.
Bene. The leaves immersed in a tumbler of water will
make a drink very beneficial in cases of cholera infantum,
diarrhea, etc. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15e.
Borage. Leaves used for flavoring, and flowers furnish
bee pasture; easily grown. Pkt., dc. ; 0Z., 15¢.
*Caraway. Seeds extensively used for flavoring bread,
pastry, soups, etc. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.
Catnip. Leaves used for seasoning, also as a mild nervine
forinfants. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 40c.
Coriander. Used in confectionery and numerous culinary
preparations. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.
Dill. Seeds have an aromatic odor and warm, pungent
taste, used as a condiment, also jor pickling with cucumbers.
Pkt. 5e53°0z., 10¢.
*Fennel, Sweet. Leaves are ornamental; when boiled,
they are used in sauces. PkEt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.
*Horehovund. Leaves used for seasoning, also in the man-
ufacture of cough remedy. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 30c.
Hop Seed. Pkt., 25c.; oz., $1.50.
*Lavender. A medicinal herb. PkEt., 5c.; oz., 20c.
Marjoram, Sweet. Highly esteemed for seasoning, both
in summer and also dried for winter use. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 20c.
*Pennyroyal. Besides its pleasant agreeable odor and
flavor, it is well worth cultivating as a carpet plant. Suited for
rock work and jor lawn use under trees. Pkt., 10c.; 4 pkts., 25¢
*Rosemary. An aromatic ornamental herb, used for sea-
soning. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 40c.
*Rue. For medicinal purposes, good for fowls, for the
cfoup. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15e.
*Sage. The most extensively used of all herbs for season-
Pkt., 5¢. 5 0z., 15e.
Summer Savory. Extensively used for flavoring.
5¢.; 0z., 15¢e. 3.14 1b., 40c. ; 1b., $1.50.
*Winter Savory. Used for flavoring.
*Tansy. Medicinal. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 30ce.
*Thyme. Used for seasoning; tea is also made of the
leaves, Which isa popular remedy for nervous headache. Pkt.,
10¢. ; 02Z., 30¢.
*Wormwood. Used medicinally ; is beneficial for poultry ;
should be planted in poultry yards. PkKt., 5¢.; 0z., 25c.
*Tarragon. A plant with numerous branching stems,
bearing lanceolate entire leaves, possessing a very delicate, aro-
matic flavor, particularly valuable for seasoning, or in a green
state for mixing with salads. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 45c.
ing.
Pkt.
Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 20.
Don’t fail to plant one or more
EARLY MAY PRIDE CHERRY TREES.
See inside colored plate and descrip-
tion on opposite page.
I. G. Coles, Nashville, Tenn., says: I have tried
all kinds of grapes, but consider the Lutie far supe
rior to any—not only inv earliness and productiveness
but also in fine table qualities. No other grape ripen:
as early, bears more abundantly, or is better i:
quality. Ifyou plant but one grape vine, plant the
Lutie. See inside front cover page.
Have you ever tried the wonderful Japanese Wineberry ? See inside back cover page.
50 SAMUEL WIL SON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
WILSON'S SUPERIOR FIELD SEEDS.
We make a specialty of field seeds, and claim that we do and
can sell better field seeds for the same money than any house in
America. We base this claim on the following points and leave
our customers to judge if-we are not right: First—We were born,
brought up and have always lived on a farm, and been used to
handling and working among field seeds. Second.—We have
pacer for the last twenty years growing and testing different
ds of field seeds to determine their adaptability to various soils
and climates and their value to farmers and planters of different
wee \G VPP sections of the United States Third.—Our field seeds are all grown
SY WI é NY Wi under our own supervision and care, their qualities carefully
‘ AF =F | watched and noted from the time they are planted until housed,
WK \J \ a cleaned and ready forsale. Consequently we havea better oppor-
SSX N, \\ y 4 tunity and more knowledge of whatis good and whatisnot good,
\ \. | y of whatis profitable and reliable for farmers to plant, than those
\ | \ [i
seedsmen living in large cities, who have never planted a grain
or plousied a furrow, and have to depend upon others for their
information and knowledge of what they offer to sell. Our cus-
tomers can depend upon them being pure, true to name and
first-class in every respect.
WILSON’S EARLY WHITE PROLIFIC CORN.
Another year’s trial and the hundreds of testimonials received
from all parts of the country have more than ever convinced us
that this is not only the earliest and best, but also the most
productive white field corn in cultivation. On our field at
Mechanicsville, Pa., although not receiving any extra manure or
cultivation, it has outyielded all other kinds and has been esti-
mated by competent judges to make one hundred bushels shelled
corn per acre the field over. Wilson’s Early White Prolific
Corn,.as will be seen by the illustration (which is an exact pho-
tograph of an average hill, reduced in size), ripens early, grows to
0 a medium height,-not over tall: the ears are set well down, very
C } often two and frequently three good ones on one stalk. They will
a ~ average twelve to sixteen inchesin lengthand are unusually well
Sai Ys a filled outattheends. The grains are snow white, good length,
“tlle : = plump and make the finest corn-meal of any we have ever tried.
It has the very desirable property of yielding good crops of hard,
solid corn on thinnish soil, and on rich bottoms or well manured
land has often made from ninety to one hundred bushels shelled
\\ corn peracre. Wilson’s Early White Prolific Corn has been
: thoroughly tested in all parts of the United States—East, West,
North, South—with the best and most satisfactory results. For
those who want to plant a white corn we would recommend
Wilson’s Early White Prolific above all others, as we know by ac-
tual experience it will outyield any other kind of white corn that
has eyer been grown in this country. By mail, post-paid, large
pkt., 10c. ; lb., 80c.; 41bs., $1.00. By express or freight, 4 qts., 40c. ;
peck, 60c.; 14 bush., $1.10; bush., $2.00; 2 bush. or more, $1.75 per
bush., including bags.
THE HICKORY KING CORN.
The Hickory
King White
Corn, intro-
duced by us @
few years ago,
has given uni-
versal satisfac-
tion where the
season is long
enough for it to
mature. In any
climate south
of Pennsylva-
| Dia, Ohio or
Illinois the
Hickory King
has proved a
great success.
It does not ma-
ture so early as
Wilson’s Early
Z White Prolitic,
YN SN“ but for South-
Yyyyy VS} on latitudes
and on poor, ;
barren or poe Section of an Ear.
soils, italwaysyieldssatisfactory crops. It positively has the largest
grain and smallest cob of any corn in the world. The section of
an ear shown above was taken from our field at random, and
plenty of ears could be found that one grain would complete-
ly cover the end of the cob. The stalks are only medium in
height, but well set with ears nine to ten inches in length. The
grains are pure white and make excellent corn bread. By mail,
post-paid, pkt., 10c. ; Ib., 30c. ; 4 lbs., $1.00. By express or freight,
4 qts., 40c.; peck, 65c.; 24 bush., $1.25; bush., $2.25; 2 bush., $4.00.
JoHN H. WHITAKER, La Salle Co., Ill., writes: Wilson’s Early
White Prolific is the earliest and most productive. white field
corn I have ever tried ; planted at the same time as other white
field varieties, it was ready to husk ten days earlier, and yielded
one-third more bushels to the acre.
ALEXANDER HENSHAW, Muskingum Co., Ohio, writes: Your
Early White Prolific Corn is much the best white corn I have
ever raised. We grow white corn largely for the Southern
market, and can getmore bushels to the acre of Wilson’s Early
White Prolific than any we have everraised. It makes the best
corn-meal for bread, and is always in demand.
SUPERIOR; FIELD SELDS. tl
The True Leaming Corn.
In 1880 we introduced to the farmers of the United States
The Leaming Corn, one of the earliest, most productive and
popular varieties of field corn that had ever been cultivated,
and is now more generally grown for a main crop than any
other kind. So great was the demand for this valuable corn,
when its good qualities had once become known, that it was
impossible to get pure seed to supply the demand. Hence un-
principled dealers offered different varieties under the name of
Leaming, Improved Leaming, ete. By this means the reputa-
tion of The Leaming Corn was very much injured, as many
planted what they supposed to be Leaming Corn, but which
Was some old or inferior variety, and failed to make a satis-
factory crop. Aswe were the first to introduce this splendid
early cornto:the farmers of thiscountry, we haye felt a great
interest in its success, and have taken especial pains to keep
the seed pure and as near the original type as possible, and to
designate it from other or mixed varieties we call it Wilson’s
True Leaming Corn, which is our trade-mark or name for
this variety, and we guarantee all seeds bought of us to be the
genuine article. Our crop the past season has been grown from
blooded selected stock, and is the best we have ever offered.
Wilson’s True Leaming Corn grows toa medium height,
not sotallassome kinds. The stalks, which are strong, take a
firm hold in the ground and very often bear two good ears each,
as can be seenin the illustration. The ears are from twelve to
fourteen inches in length, averaging twenty rows of grain, and
are noted for being uncommonly well filled out at the ends.
The grains, which are of a dark goer. color, are unusually
deep, a very Small thin, red cob, and the quality, when ground,
makes the nicest and richest corn-meal imaginable. But the
greatest recommendation the True Leaming Corn has is its
earliness in ripening and reliability of making a crop on
thin soils. On rich and highly manured soils it has repeatedly
made 90 to 100 bushels shelled corn to the acre. For planting late
or replanting, or for planting on ground that is wanted for fall
seeding, it is the most valuable and profitable variety we know
of, as it will under almost any circumstances mature a crop in
ninety days,and ripen up hard and solid ready to crib long
before any of the dent varieties. The stalks, which are
abundantly supplied with broad dark green leaves, make the
best fodder when dry. The corniseasy and pleasant to husk,
and the ears, being of a dark golden color, make the hand-
somest appearance of any corn we know of. Of all the va-
rieties of yellow field corn we have ever tried, Wilson’s
True Leaming is the surest and most profitable kind to plant.
Our crop the past season was all that could be desired, well-
grown, perfectly ripe and dry before frost; pure and first-class
in every respect. By mail, medium ear, 20c.; large pkt., 10c.;
lb., 30c. ; 41bs., $1.00. By freight, peck, 60c. ; bush., $1.90 ; 2 bush.,
$3.50 ; 10 bush., $1.60 per bush., including bags.
CAUTION.—We want to caution our customers
about this valuable corn. We know to our certain
knowledge that hundreds of bushels of yellow corn are
sold for True Leaming, Improved Leaming, etc., which
is entirely different from the genuine article.
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This splendid new and productive variety of corn originated
in one of the best corn-growing districts of Kansas, and is
claimed by the originator to outyield any other kind that has
Na ; ever been grown in that great corn-producing State. It seems
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Wison’s True Leaming Corn. trial eran, the past season, although planted late, it pro-
duced a splendid crop, estimated at ninety to one hundred
bushels to the acre. Not quite so early as The True Leaming, but the ears are larger and stalks of ranker growth. For rich,
alluvial bottoms or the deep prairie soil of the Western States this is certainly a profitable and valuable kind to plant, and we
cheerfully recommend it to our customers who want to raise heavy crops of corn. The Pride of Kansas is a beautiful deep
golden yellow variety, ears from twelve to fourteen inches long, and will weigh fully sixty pounds to the bushel. By mail, single
ear, 20c. ; large pkt., 10c. ; 1b., 30c. ; 4 Ibs., $1.00. By express or freight, peck, 60c. ; bush., $1.90 ; 2 bush., $3.50, including sacks.
JACOB HARRIS, Springfield, Ohio, writes: Wilson’s True Leaming Corn has yielded this season for me fully ninety bushels
shelled corn to the acre, and is the earliest and most productive yellow corn I haye ever raised in my twenty years’ farming. We
had our crop housed by the middle of September.
HEnRY MEics, Shelby county, Ill., September 29, 1891, writes: Iam greatly pleased with The Pride of Kansas corn. We planted
iton May 6th. It was ready to husk by September 15th. I think it made fully ninety bushels shelled corn to the acre.
For the wonderful new Modoc Field Corn, see page 3.
It is an old Roman saying that he who makes two bladesof grass grow where
only one grew before, is greater than he who conquereth a city. How true this
is we will leave our customers to decide; but one thing is certain, that the
greatest value contained in one thing in this country is Corn; and they who
are the means of increasing this yaluable commodity not only add to the
wealth of the country, but also add to the prosperity and happiness of the
people. In introducing to the farmers of the United States this good and
roductive variety of field corn, we are conscious of the fact that it will
e a blessing to the present generation, and be worth thousands of dol-
lars for those who are tocome. The Dr. Woodhull Corn originated
in New Jersey and has been grown by a few of the leading agricultu-
rists of that State. It is positively the largest eared, the heaviest
grained and the most productive corn ever yet introduced.
The stalks grow strong and sturdy, well set with large ears sixteen
to eighteen inches in length, each one containing eighteen rows of
fine, plump, solid grains, which completely cover the end of the
cob. It ripens medium early and never fails to make a heavy
crop.
Dr. ISAIAH MICHENER, the veteran corn-grower of Bucks
Co., Pa., says: No farmer has any business with only fifty
bushels of corn to the acre in these days, who has good
land and the proper kind of seed to plant. ‘I have found
out by fifty years’ experience in practical agriculture that
there is a difference of twenty to forty bushels to
the acre in different varieties of corn on the same
ground and under the same treatment. I have tried
in my time about all the different varieties of field
corn that there is, and am satisfied that I can raise
more bushels and better corn of the Dr. Wood-
hull variety than any other.
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numerous testimonials like the above,
we will only say: No one will ever
regret planting The Dr. Wood-
hull Corn. On thinnish soilsit
will make a satisfactory and pay-
ing crop. On rich or well-ma-
nured land it will make more
bushels of shelled corn to
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the best and most progressive far-
mers of this township. At a meet-
ing ofsaid Club helda few yearsago,
it was resolved to offer a premium for
the best acre of corn raised with or-
dinary cultivation by members of said
Club, or any other person interested in
agriculture. The corn was to be husked,
shelled and measured in the presence of
a committee appointed by the Club, and’
who were also to measure the ground on
which the corn grew. After a minute in-
spection of all the competing fields and a
careful calculation of the best corn, the
award was given to Dr. Isaiah Michener,
whose acre made one hundred and eight
bushels shelled corn. The yield wasso much
better than any of the competitors that inquiry
was made at once about this wonderful corn that
yielded one hundred and eight bushels to the
acre with good ordinary cultivation. When in-
formed by Mr. Michener thatit was The Dr. Woodhull
Corn, every one’s curiosity was excited, as no one had
S ever heard of this celebrated corn before. Aftera careful
inspection of a few fields of this new variety of corn, and
making inquiries of the originator, ete., we have come to
the conclusion to introduce it to our customers, as we are
fully convinced not only from what we have seen and
learned from others, but from our own experience in growin
it the past season, that it is the best and most productive kin
ever grown in this country. By mail, large pkt., 10c. ; lb., 30c. ;
4 lbs., $1.00; good sized ear, 25c. By freight, peck, 75c.; bush.,
ey 2 bush., $4.00; 4 bush. or more, $1.75 per bush., including
ags.
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We respectfully call the attention of our readers to
the new yarieties of fruits illustrated on the colored
plate to be found in the body of this Catalogue. The
Early May Pride Cherry is the most valuable
acquisition to this popular fruit that has ever been in-
troduced. The Buffalo Berry should be found growing
in every door-yard and lawn, not only for its great
beauty as an ornamental tree in the dead of winter,
but also for the intrinsic value of its fruit. The two
kinds of strawberries therein illustrated are well
worth all the money we ask for the whole collection.
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SUGAR CORN, FOR GREEN FODDER.
This is better than any field corn to grow for green fodder
crops, from the fact that it is so very sweet and nutritious that
cattle will eat every part of the stalk andleaves. Drill thickly,
av iets three feet apart. Peck, 60c.; bush., $2.00; sack of 2
ush., $3.50. .
KAFFIR CORN.
The Kaffir Corn isa native of Africa, where it is grown as
the principal food of the Kaffirs, a tribe of negroes inhabiting
that country. The heads are long and perfectly erect, well
filled with white grain, flecked with reddish-brown spots. The
average height of growth on good, strong land, is five and a
half to six feet. The seed heads grow from ten to twelve inches
in length, and the product of grain on good land easily reaches
fifty to sixty bushels peracre. The whole stalk, as well as the
blades, cures into excellent fodder. Price of seed, large pkt.,
10c. ; 1b., 40¢., post-paid, or 30c. by express.
MINNESOTA KING CORN.
Positively the Earliest Variety of Large
Grain Yellow Dent Corn in the World.
Within the last few years many farmers have become dis-
couraged by sowing oats, as the crop has been very unsatisfae-
tory, owing to wet seasons and insect ravages. A good early
field corn to plant on corn stubble, that would ripen and be fit
to husk in time to get the ground seeded with wheat, would be
a boon to many farmers in sections where the oat crop. has so
often failed. Such a corn is the Minnesota King, asit will
not only produce good paying crops without manure, but will
ripen and be fit to husk three to four weeks before any of our
common Dent varieties. The Minnesota King Corn grows
to a medium height, has a strong, leafy stock, which makes the
best of fodder. The earsare from eight to ten inches long,
very oftentwo and sometimes three good ears to a stalk, each
ear containing eight rows of fine, large, broad grains of a
beautiful golden color, slightly dented, very rich in oils, good
to grind, and not too hard to feed whole.
Owing to the size of the stalk, it will do to plant closer than
the heavy stalk varieties, and consequently nearly as many
bushels to the acre can be produced as any of our common Dent
kinds. Itis the only variety that got through every season all
right in the extreme North west in the last four years, and stands
to-day pre-eminently the King of ali the Extra Early Field
Corn. The past season we have had this valuable variety of
early corn tested in nearly every corn-growing section of the
United States and Canada, with the most gratifying results, and
of the hundreds of lettersand testimonials we have received,
all go to show that the Minnesota King is the most val-
uable and productive variety of extra early field corn
ever yet introduced into the United States. By mail,
medium-sized ear, 20c.; large pkt., 10c.; lb., 80c.: 4 Ibs., $1.00.
By express or freight, peck, 75c.; bush., $2.50; 2 bush., $4.50, in-
cluding sack,
Pride of the North.
An extra early variety, well adapted to the Northwest,
where seasons are short; will mature a crop in less than ninety
days, good size, ears medium, stalk productive and fine, rich
quality, grains a bright goldenyellow. By mail, large pkt., 10c.;
1b., 30c.; 41bs., $1.00. By express or freight, peck, 60c.; bush.,
$1.75; 2 bush., $3.00.
Early Mastodon Dent Corn.
It is claimed for this corn that it is the largest-eared early
Dent corn ever seen in the country. Grows strong, rank, quick,
and makes the finest appearing shelled corn of them all, being
purely Dent, of two shades of white and yellow. Planted May
10th, it was fit to husk and house September 15th. The origina-
tor, who lives near Lake Erie, in New York State, claims to
haveraised over one hundred bushelsshelled corn to the acre. By
mail, large pkt., 10c.; medium ear, 25¢.; Ib., 30c.; 4 1bs., $1.00.
By express or freight, peck, 60c.; bush., $1.75; 2 bush., $3.50.
Chester County Early Dent.
A popular and productive variety of Early Dent. Corn.
Originated in Chester County, Pa., and known as Cloud’s Early
Dent. One of the earliest of the Dent varieties, will yield im-
mense crops on rich land; as much as one hundred bushe
shelled corn is said to have been raised on one acre. By mail,
large pkt., 10c.; 1b., 30c.; 4]bs., $1.00. By express or freight,
peck, 60c.; bush., $1.75; 2 bush., $3.00.
Canada Hight-Rowed Early Yellow.
Valuable for late planting or replanting; very rich in fat-
tening properties and excellent for corn meal. By mail, large
pkt., 8c.; lb., 30c.; 4 lbs., $1.00. By freight, peck, 60c.; bush
$1.75; 2 bush., $3.25.
Blunt’s Prolific.
Usea principally for filling silos or a fodder corn, as it will
produce more fodder to a given area of ground than any other,
being of a very rank growth, remarkably leafy and a rich suc-
culent stalk. By mail, large pkt., 8c.; 1lb.,30c.; 4 lbs., $1.00.
By freight,.peck, 60c.; bush., $1.75; 2 bush., $3.50.
BRAZILIAN FLOUR CORN.
It has now become a well-established fact that The Brazilian
Fiour, when properly ground and bolted, will make BREAD,
PIES, CAKES, BISCUITS, ete., equal to the best wheat
flour; and for making corn-bread it has been proved,
beyond all doubt, that itis far superior to any other kind
of corn ever grown in the United States. It has a remark-
able, rich and delicious flavor, will remain in a good eating
condition a longer time than any other corn-bread. This corn
is not adapted for Northern climates, as it will not mature its
grains where the seasons are short; but for any sections south
of forty.degrees north latitude, it will produce an abundant
yield—many claiming to have raised TWENTY-FIVE BAR-
RELS OF FLOUR ON ONE ACRE, FULLY EQUAL TO
THE BEST WHEAT FLOUR. Pkt., 10c. ; 1b., 40c. ; 3 1bs.,
$1.00. By express, peck, 75c. ; bush., $2.50.
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PROLLEIGS SIDE OR Te:
It is with pleasure we inform our customers that we have a good supply of this val-
uable oats and can supply all demands this year on the shortest notice. Last year we
were sold out long before the season was over, and had to return hundreds of dollars for
orders that we could not possibly fill. Wilson’s Prolific Side Oats grows to a medium
height, four to five feet, with a remarkably strong, stiff straw, which enables it to hold
up its heavy load of grain under almost any circumstances. The heads, as can be seen *
by the accompanying illustration (which is a photograph of one taken from our field at
random), are unusually long and heavily loaded with fine, plump grains, weighing forty-
five to fifty pounds alevel bushel. The grain is noted for its remarkably thin husk
and fat, plump kernel. The past season it has out-yielded all our other varieties, stood
up straight until ready to cut, notwithstanding it passed through some heavy storms of
wind and rain that completely flattened other varieties. For those wanting a Side, we
recommend Wilson’s Prolific, as we have found by actual experience in the last three
ears, that it is the best and most productive variety that can be found in this country.
y mail, large pkt., 10ce.; 3 pkts., 25c.; lb., 30c.; 4 lIbs., $1.00. By freight, peck, 50c.;
bush., $1.75; 2 bush., $3.25; 4 bush. or more, $1.50 per bush., including sacks.
WHITE BONANZA OATS.
The True White Bonanza Oats has obtained such a wide reputation for its im-
mense productiveness, that thousands of bushels of other white oats have been sold as
White Bonanza by unprincipled parties at high prices, and many farmers have been vic-
timized in this way. But this does not make the genuine White Bonanza Oats any
the less valuable. Itis undoubtedly one of the hardiest, handsomest and most pro-
ductive varieties in cultivation. This splendid oats originated in the State of Wisconsin,
and was probably brought over by some of the Swiss emigrants. It has done wonders in
that State, yielding in some instances one hundred and eighty bushels to the acre by
weight. Itis a beautiful white round-headed oats, growing five feet high ; a strong stift
straw, long heavy heads, which often attain the length of seventeen to twenty inches.
The grains are heavy, plump, and have a very thin husk. In good seasons it will weigh
forty-five pounds a level bushel. We cheerfully recommend it to our customers
who want a good, productive and reliable oats. Itripens early and always yields
agood crop. One of our customers in Texas says the White Bonanza is thoroughly rust
proof. Another customer in Illinois claims to have raised from four pounds of seed
twenty-seven bushels fine oats. Many other big yields are recorded. By mail, post-paid,
large pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; lb., 30c.; 4 Ibs., $1.00. By freight or express, peck, 50c.;
bush., $1.50; 2 bush., $2.60; 4 bush. or more, $1.20 per bush.
THE WHITE WONDER OATS.
The White Wonder is a splendid white round*headed oats. Similar in appearance to
the Bonanza, excepting the grains are longer and thicker through. Thestraw, which
is remarkably stiff and strong, grows to the height of five feet, unusually long branching
heads, thickly studded with fine heavy grains, weighing forty-five pounds per busnel.
Another striking property about this wonderful oats is its remarkablestooling. As many
as sixty fine stalks, each crowned with a long full head, have been grown from
one grain. Much lessseed is required than some other kinds. Many testimonials of
heavy yields have been received from those who have sowed this wonderful oats. The
White Wonder is a very early oats, ripening one week to ten days before the Welcome
Oats and other early kinds. By mail, 2 oz. pkts., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; Ib., 40c.; 3 Ibs., $1.00.
By express or freight, peck, 50c.; bush., $1.40; 2 bush. or more, $1.25 per bush.
WILSON’S NEW CENTENNIAL, WELCOME, and BADGER QUEEN
OATS.—Each by mail, post-paid, large pkt., 10c.; 1b., 30c.; 4 lbs., $1.00.. By express or
freight, peck, 50c.; bush., 32 lbs., $1.25; 2 bush. or more, $1.10 per bush., including bags.
Mrs. E. THomas, Amana, Iowa, raised two hundred pounds Wilson’s Prolific Side
Oats from two ounces seed. f
WILLIAM BIGLAN, Ulster Co., N. Y., raised one hundred and sixty pounds White
Bonanza Oats from two ounces seed. D
JAMES GUISE, Pickett, Wis., raised one hundred and eighty-two pounds White
Wonder Oats from two ounces seed.
Wilson’s Prolific Side Oats never fails to make a good crop.
SUPERIOR: FIELD SEEDS: 55
Spring Rye.
The past season
has verified the
fact that spring
Tye can be grown
with as good suc-
cess as winter
rye, not only in
bulk of straw but
also in quantity
of grain. Spring
Tye should be
sown earlyin the
Bpring; one to
one and a quarter
bushels to the
acre. Owing to
the failure of the
oat crop, Many
farmers have
taken to sowing
their corn stubble
with spring rye,
finding itto pay
much betterthan
oats. They not
only geta larger
crop of grain, but
fully three times
as much straw.
By mail, 1 1b.,
30e. ; 4 Ibs., $1.00. . :
By express or gy
freight, peck, “Sixers
60c. ; bush., $1.855 »
2 bush., $38.50; 4 fs
bush. or more,
$1.60 per bush.
SPRING
, WHEAT.
Saskatchewan
Fife, New
French Impe-
rial, Okanagan
Velvet Chaff,
all good and reli-
able kinds, easily
grown and pro-
uctive, if sown
early in the
spring. By mail,
large pkt., 10c.;
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No other grain that has been introduced within the last twenty years has given such
universal satisfaction as this wonderful Buckwheat. The past season has more than
/ verified this fact, and many farmers are now rejoicing in their immense crop of this useful
grain, grown from seed bought of us last summer. The Japanese Buckwheat has so many
advantages overall other that in a few years it will be the only kind raised. It will ripen one
week to ten dayssooner than any other; hasastiffer straw, stands up better, and invariably
yields a good crop, fully twice as much to the acre as anyother kind. The grains are
nearly twice as large as silver hull or common buckwheat, makes better flour
and more of it.
Some of our customers have grown two crops a year on the same ground, one sown early
in the spring and the secondin August. Farmers, if you want to make money, sow
Japanese Buckwheat. Not one or two acres, but eight, ten or twenty. It will pay you
better than any kind of grain you can raise. Half a bushel to three pecks will sow one
acre. We offer the genuine seed at the following low prices: By mail, post-paid, large pkt.,
10c. ; 1b., 30c. ; 41bs., $1.00. By express or freight, peck, 50c.; bush., $1.50; 2 bush, or more,
$1.25 per bush. BARLEY.
New California Prolific Barley.
A valuable, new and productive variety of two-rowed barley. Originated in California
a few years ago, and has since been cultivated in many of the Eastern and Western States with
great success. Seventy to seventy-five bushels per acre have been grown with only three pecks
eae By mail, large pkt., 10c. ; lb., 30c. ; 4 lbs., $1.00. By freight, peck, 60c.; bush., $2.00; 2
ush., $3.75.
Improved Manshury Barley.
This improved variety is the most productive and profitable six-rowed kind in cultivation.
It ripens early, strong, stiff straw, pleasant to handle. The heads are from five to seven inches .
in length, contain seventy-five to one hundred plump grains, which weigh fifty pounds to the
bushel. Has yielded on rich soil seventy-five to ninety bushels per acre. By mail, large pkt.,
10c. ; 1b., 30c. ; 4 1bs., $1.00. By freight, peck, 50c. ; bush., $1.75 ; 2 bush., $3.00.
Hulless Barley.
The grains are as large as common barley, without any husk, looking when threshed like large grains of wheat, ieee d
sixty pounds per bushel. The flour is an excellent substitute for buckwheat, as good for cakes, and more healthful. By mail, large
pkt., 10c. ; lb., 40c.; 3 lbs., $1.00. By freight, peck, 75c.; bush., $2.50.
Over 900 full grains have been grown on one stalk of the Japanese, or Tree Buckwheat,
.
SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
Mammoth Russian Sunflower.
The accompanying illustration was drawn from a mam-
moth head of this variety grown by us. Single heads measure
twelve to twenty-twoinches in diameter, and contain an im-
mense quantity of seed, which is highly valued by all farmers
and poultry breeders who have tried it, as an excellent and
cheap food for fowls.
dition, better than on almostany other food. It is the best egg-
producing food known for poultry.
om early spring up tothe middle ofJuly. Fourquartsof seed
will plant one acre. Theseed is alsorecommended as an excel-
lent food for horses, and itis claimed that a fine quality of oil
can be manufactured from theseed. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,10c.; pint.,
25c.; qt., 40c., by mail, post-paid. By freight, qt., 25c. ; 2 qts.,
40c. ; 4 qts., 75¢c.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.00.
BROOM CORN SEED.
Wilson’s Improved Evergreen.
The best and most profitable for general cultivation, grows
from seven to nine feet high. Extra fine brush, good length,
never gets red under any conditions. By mail, pkt., 10c.; 1b.,
30c.; 4 ibs., $1.00. By express or freight, peck, 75c.; bush.,
$2.50 ; 2 bush., $4.00.
California, or Golden Broom Corn.
A tall-growing variety, long, fine brush, a beautiful green
color, lightly tipped with red. Excellent for heavy brooms.
By mail, pkt., 10c.; Ib., 30c. ; 4 1bs., $1.00. By freight, peck, 75c.;
bush., $2.50.
Dwarf Broom Corn.
From three and a quarter to four feet high, valuable for
making fine whisks or brushes. By mail, pkt., 10c.; 1b., 30c.;
4 lbs., $1.00. By express, peck, $1.00; bush., $8.25.
Early Amber Sugar Cane.
The most valuable variety for general cultivation, ripening
as farnorth as Minnesota, very rich in saccharine matter, highly
_ prized for sugar and syrup-making purposes. It will also yield
kane crops of seed, which is excellent for feeding poultry,
swine or cattle. Large pkt., 10c.; 1b., 30c.; 4 Ibs., $1.00. By
express, qt., 20c.; peck, 7oc.; bush., $3.00.
Early Orange Sugar Cane.
A later variety Suitable for the South or lower Middle and
Western States, requires a longer season to ripen, much larger |
and rankerin growth. Price the same as Early Amber.
White Dhoura, or Egyptian Corn.
Much used for feeding poultry and birds. Owing to its
yielding large crops of grain, and the leaves and stalks being
valuable for feeding, either in a green or dry state, it is much
grown forthe above purposes. Pkt., 10c. ; lb., 35¢c., post-paid.
Brown Dhoura Corn.
This variety is similar to the above, excepting color. Pkt.,
10c. ; 1b., 35¢., by mail, post-paid.
CHUFAS, OR EARTH ALMOND.
A species of ‘“‘grass nut” much used to fatten hogs. The
nuts are very sweetand nutritious. They grow under ground,
very near the surface, easily reached by pigs or poultry, abun-
dant in yield, greedily eaten by hogs, which take on firm fat
from them. Plantin April, ten to twelveinches apart, in three-
foot rows. Cover lightly, soak well before planting. They
mature in September, and lie in the soil till wanted. One peck
of seed per acre. Pkt., 10¢. ; qt., by mail, 35¢e. By express, pt.,
30c. ; peck, $1.50.
RAMIE—Silver China Grass. (Urticanivea.) Thisisthe
variety now so extensively Cultivated in the South for its fibre.
PEt., 20c. ; 02., 90e. ; 1b. , $10.00.
They eat it greedily, fatten well on |
it, and obtain a high lustrous plumage and strong, healthy con- |
| other Southern States.
GRASS SEED, MILLETS, &c,
Tf to be set by mau, add 8c. per pound for postage.
Lucerne, or Alfalfa. Clover. Alsike Clover.
TEOSINTE (Reana Luxurians).
This gigantic Gramina of Central America somewhat re-
sembles Indian Corn, but the leaves are much longer and the
stalks contain sweeter sap. It produces a great number of shoots,
growing twelve feet high, very thickly covered with leaves,
yielding such an abundance of forage that one plant is suffi-
cient to feed a pair of cattle for twenty-four hours. In the
South, it surpasses either corn or sorghum as a soiling or fodder
plant. Eighty-five stalks haye been grown from one seed.
Pkt., 10c. ; 0z., 25e.; 14 1b., 65¢.; Ib., $2.50.
LUCERNE, or ALFALF A GLOVER. Early, productive,
succeeds in nearly any good soil, and lasts for a number of
| years. Valuable for the South, as it thrives on dry, sandy soil,
Every farmer should |
lant some of the seed in any waste piece of ground, anytime |
producing three to four cuttings annually, and even in seasons
of severe drought is always fresh and green, because the roots
extend so deepintothesoil. It growstwo to three feet high, with
purple blossom. It yields an immense amount of green food
for cattle, and should be cut when first commencing to bloom,
or it can be cut and used as_ ordinary clover hay. It increases
| fertility of the soil. Sow eight to ten pounds peracre. Lb., 25c. ;
10 lbs. or more, 20c. per Ib.
_ ALSIKE, or HYBRID CLOVER. Even clover-sick lands
will produce a good crop of this; perennial and very hardy.
Its strong, fibrous roots take a firm hold in the ground, and thus
do not wash out. It is very valuable, both for pasturage and
soiling ; very productive, sweet and fragant. The flowersarea
distinct light Lies and much liked by bees. Sow in spring or
fall, six pounds per acre. Lb., 25e. ; 25 Ibs. or more, 20c. per Ib.
Bokhara Clover. Excellent for bee food, growing well
on poor soil. Lb., 35¢e.; 10 lbs., $3.00.
Crimson, or Carnation Clover. The most attractive of
the clovers by its bright scarlet flowers, giving a desirable suc-
cession of green food. Lb., 25c.; 10 Ibs., $2.00.
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. The best tosow with lawn
grass and valuablein permanent pastures. Oz., 5c. ; Ib., 40c. ; 25
lbs. and over, 30c. per lb.
Clover, Common Red. Lowest market prices.
MAMMOTH PEA VINE, or SAPLING CLOVER.
Market variable. Lowest market prices.
Japan Clover. Valuable forthe South. Lb., 40c.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. (Fancy, triple cleaned.)
Valuable for pasture when mixed with other varieties, retaining
its verdure in the hottest weather. Qt., 15c.; bush., 14 lbs.,
$3.40; 5 bush. and over, $3.25 per bush.
Johnson Grass. Thisgrass is very popular in Alabama and
Itis a strong, persistent grower and hard
to eradicate. It should be cut for hay when it comes into
bloom. Twenty-five pounds to the bushel, about one bushel to
the acre. Lb., 25c.; peck, $1.00; bush., $8.25.
ORCHARD GRASS. One of the most desirable pasture
grasses. Qt., 15c.; bush., 12 lbs., about $1.75.
Timothy. Qt., 20c.; bush., 45 lbs., about $2.25.
HERD, or RED TOP GRASS. A yaluable native perma-
nent grass, aS a mixture in Meadows or pastures, growing in
almost any soil, moistor dry. Qt., 10c. ; bush., 10 Ibs., $1.00.
East India, or Pearl Millet. Cultivated forfodder. Lb.,
30c. ; 10 lbs. and over, 25c. per Ib.
Sweet Vernal Grass. Useful to mix with other grasses
for pastures or lawns, emitting an agreeable odor when cut.
Lb., 50ce. ; bush., 10 lbs., $4.00.
Hungarian Millet Grass. One of the most yaluable
annual forage plants. Qt.,10c.; bush., 48 Ibs., about $1.50.
German, or Golden Millet Grass. Will grow in almost
any climate or soil; the yield in hay or seed is larger than any
other variety. Qt., 10c.; bush., 50 lbs., about $1.75.
Tall Meadow Oat Grass. A valuable grass for per-
manent pasture, on account of its early, luxuriant growth.
Makes splendid hay. Qt.,20c.; bush., 13 lbs., $2.50.
English Rye Grass. A nutritious, permanent grass, for
meadows and pastures. Qt., 20c. ; bush., 24 Ibs., $2.50.
Wood Meadow Grass. Adapted for pleasure grounds, un-
oe ee where few other grasses can exist. Lb., 40c.; bush.,
14 1bs., $5.00.
Meadow Foxtail, Crested Dogtail, Fine-Leaved
Fescue, Water Meadow.
Rhode Island Bent, Tufted Hair, Sheep Fescue,
each, per lb., 35c. ; 10 lbs. and over, 30e. per Ib.
Why not get a premium on Wilson's First Choice Potato? See page 62.
SUPERIOR GRASS SEEDS. 57
It has now become a well-recognized fact that nothing produces a more cheerful and refined aspect to the mansion or cottage
than a well-kept lawn: After you have the ground properly prepared, the next most important thing is the proper kind of seed.
In our travels over the country we see many lawns that will look green, velvety and all right in a season of plenty of rain, but
when adryspell or drought strikes the country, they become dull, half dead, or withered spots here and there, giving them a very
unpleasant and ragged appearance. Thisis mainly owing to the variety of grass seed sown. Some kinds of grasses will Keep their
bright, green, velvety look in extreme dry weather, while other kinds would wither and die. We have been experimenting many
years with grass seed, and can now offer our customers a mixture that has nosuperior for lawns, Lawn Tennis, Croquet and
Ball Grounds, in this country. We will guarantee it to make a beautiful green dwarf, compact sward and to retain
its fresh and velvety appearance through the most extreme heat and drought of our hottestsummers. This mix-
ture is composed of some expensive varieties, which are imported from Europe expressly for this purpose. One
quart will sow three hundred square feet. Three bushels tothe acre. By mail, post-paid, qt. boxes, 25e.; 4 boxes, $1.00.
By express or freight, qt., 20c.; 4 qts., 65c.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.75; 3 bush., $10.00.
GRASSES FOR PERMANENT PASTURES.
Permanent pastures have become popular and found to be very profitable in many parts of the United States. Itis difficult
to over-estimate the value of these pastures foe properly laid down and set with certain varieties of grasses, that will continue
to yield a supply of green and nutritious feed through the summer and fall months. A permanent pasture can be made neur or
gontiguous to barns or a water supply and found to be a great saving in time and labor in taking cattle to and from the field ; be-
* sides these grasses afford a much healthier and better feed for horses, cattle or sheep than ordinary pastures which are principally
composed of cloyerand timothy. The important fact has been verified by the celebrated blue grass regions of Kentucky that have
lain in permanent pastures for hundreds of years and still retain their valuable and productive properties. The mixture we here
offer for permanent pastures is composed of Varieties that will retain their vitality and vigorous growth through the heat and
drought of summer and afford an abundant supply of feed through the whole spring, summer and fall months. Our mixture is the
best that can be had for this purpose, and is composed of no less than fourteen different varieties, among which is the Sweet Ver-
nal grass, imported from Europe at a cost of forty-five cents per pound. Noone who has ever tried a permanent pasture would do
without it for any consideration, as cattle and horses thrive better and keep in a healthier condition. Besides it has been proved
beyond contradiction that cows will make more and better butter when running in permanent pastures than on common grass
This can be accounted for by the rich and succulent nature of the various grasses used for this purpose. From three to four bushels
will seed one acre. Pricé of Wilson’s Permanent Pasture Grass Seed, bush., $2.75; 4 bush., $10.00.
The most beautiful tree for the lawn is Sheperdi, or the Fuffalo Berry Tree, see colored plate.
58 SAMUGE WL SON, WECTIARAGSVIL EE, (FA,
CHOICE SEED POTATOES.
We make a specialty of growing and introducing choice potatoes for seed, and have probably done as much in this line as
any seed house in America. We make ita practice to test all new varieties as they come out, with a view to get the best,
healthiest and most productive kinds for general cultivation. After many years’ trial at this work, we have selected the following
varieties, which we have found to be not only hardy, productive, free from disease, but to be of superior quality, both for market
and home use. All orders will be acknowledged as soon as received, and shipped assoon as possible or weather will permit.
Potatoes for the South can be sent almost any time through the winter when not too extremely cold. We guarantee safe
delivery, but must use our own judgment whentoship. or Potato Eyes by mail, see page 63. =
The Stray Beauty.
For earliness, productiveness, fine appearance,
this excellent early potato, which we introduced to the
people of this country seven years ago, stands to-day
without a rival for an extra early table potato. We
have received more letters and testimonials about this won-
derful early potato since we first introduced it than has been
written about any potato since the advent of the Early Rose.
And this season has added another bright jewel to its
crown, as it has come out unscathed, unsullied, sound
, and free from any blight or disease, while others,
under the same circumstances, have badly rotted.
The Stray Beauty is a medium-sized, roundish potato, very few
eyes, a beautiful deep rose-tinted skin, flesh snow white and
excellent quality. Foran extra early market or table potato
it certainly has no equal; coming into use a week or ten days
before any other early potato, they always command a high
price inthe market. Oursupply of this valuable potato has
always been exhausted before the season was over, and this
year will be no exception tothe rule. By mail, lb., 40c.; 3
lbs., $1.00, post-paid. By express or freight, peck, €0c. ; bush.,
$2.00 ; bbl., 3 bush., $5.00.
NorTH ANDOVER, Mass., Sept. 26, 1890.
SAMUEL WILSON, Dear Sir: The Stray Beauty is the best
early variety of potato I have ever tried. I had eight extra
early kinds planted. The Stray Beauty beat them all.
FRANK H. GOODHUE.
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First introduced two years ago, has been thoroughly tested in this country and Europe, and has fully sustained the claims made
for it by the introducer as the best and most productive early potato ever yet introduced. On our trial grounds at
Mechanicsville, Pa., it has proved to be the best early potato for a main crop we have ever tried. Although they do not come into
use quite so early as the Stray Beauty, yet they have the advantage in yield, and fully equal in table qualities. They are fully
a week earlier than the Early Rose, Early Ohio, Beauty of Hebron, and twice as productive. They are uniformly of
good size, with very few small ones, entirely free from rough or scabby tubers, oblong in shape, remarkably smooth, few and
shallow eyes, skin creamy white, slightly tinged with rose. The flesh is pure white, extra fine grained, and of the best eating
qualities imaginable. The tubers grow compact in the hill, with strong, healthy, deep green foliage. They are sure crop-
pers and immensely productive.
Immense yields are reported from this valuable new extra early potato.
W. O. Licon, Gloster, Miss., raised five hundred and ninety-seven and a half pounds from one pound of seed ; received first
prize, $100.00.
SAMUEL KLock, Freetown Corners, N. Y., raised four hundred and seventeen pounds from one pound of seed; received
second prize, $50.00.
Mrs. S. J. Brown, Bode, Iowa, raised three hundred and sixty-six pounds from one pound of seed ; received third prize, $25.00.
We offer seed grown from the original ‘true stock as follows: By mail, post-paid, lb., 30c.; 41bs., $1.00. By freight, peck,
60c. ; bush., $2.00; bbl., $5.50 ; 2 bbls., $10.00.
D. F. Wemiss, Fayetteville, N. C., writes: Burpee’s Extra Early Potato is the finest I ever planted. They grew to a large
size, were perfectly smooth, free from disease, while other kinds planted by their side were hardly fit to use.
ALFRED S. BROWER, Krebs, Indian Territory, Sept. 10th, writes: Burpee’s Extra Early Potato is without doubt the best early
potato in existence. Itstands to-day at the head of the list in this part of the country, and certainly is without a peer.
For our grand premium potato, Wilson’s First Choice, see page 62,
GUARANTEED VEGETABLE SEEDS. 59
The Early Puritan.
This excellent and productive new
potato originated with Mr. E. L. Coy,
Washington Co., N. Y. Mr. Coy says
the Early Puritan far exceeds the
Beauty of Hebron in productiveness
and quality, which is indeed saying
a great deal in its favor. The skin
‘and flesh are white. They cook dry
and mealy when only half grown.
It ripens with the Early Rose and
greatly exceeds it in productiveness
and fine quality. The vines are
strong, vigorous and healthy. Pota-
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Se Se Boe aS Ss Sasa 3 Sk SS ¥ them. By mail, lb., 30c.; 4 1bs., $1.00.
~ Sere SOS : BSen ss Ss By express, peck, 60c.; bush., $1.50;
bbl., $4.00.
Early Sunrise.
This well-established and popular
early variety originated in the State
of New York, and isa great favorite as
an early market potato. It ripens
one week earlier than the Early
Rose, is very productive and excel-
lént quality. In shape it somewhat
resembles the Early Ohio, but far
2 Wi productive and better quality.
On our trial grounds, the past season, the Early Sunrise planted alongside of the Early Rose, th precisely the same treatment,
yielded fully twice as much as the Early Rose, and were much more regular in shape, and in every way superior to that old-fash-
loned and once popular variety. By mail, post-paid, lb., 30c.; 4 1bs., $1.00. By express or freight, not prepaid, peck, 60c.; bush.,
$1.50; bbl., $4.00.
Early Mayflower.
This is another excellent early and productive variety that has proved its valuable qualities the past season by coming from
the ground sound and free from rot or disease of any kind, while many other varieties planted alongside in our trial grounds were
badly rotted and some entirely gone. We predict for it a successful career, as itis not only invulnerable against any disease, but
is one of the most productive kinds of early potatoes we have, and excellent quality. The Early Mayflower is a long, roundish
tato; the skin is white, smooth, with few and shallow eyes; the flesh is snow white, very fine-grained, dry and mealy when
ked or boiled. It ripens about the same time as the Early Rose, yields twice as many, nearly all being fine, large, smooth mar-
ketable potatoes. By mail, lb., 30c.; 4 1bs., $1.00. By freight or express, peck, 60c.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $4.00.
This valuable potato is one of our first introductions. Itis seldom a new potato has held its own and given such universal sat-
isfaction as The Watson Seedling. Only a few varieties can be named, in our experience of thirty years’ farming, that continue
after so many years of culture to keep their excellent standard qualities as this valuable potato. It is now more than ten years
since we first introduced it to the public, and we do not think it has deteriorated one iota from its extra prime qualities and pro-
ductiveness. We are almost daily receiving letters, all giving it the highest praise for a productive and first-class table or market
potato. The Watson Seedling originated in Bucks Co.; Pa., and is a seedling from the seed ball of the Early Rose, which it
somewhat resembles. The flesh is exceedingly white, fine grain, dry and mealy when cooked, and of the best possible flavor
imaginable. The skin is light rose color, few and shallow eyes, oblong in shape, as seen in the illustration. They will mature ten
days sooner than the Early Rose, are much smoother, run more even in size, and will produce twice as much to the acre under the
same treatment. As we were the first to introduce this excellent potato, we have taken great pains to keep the seed pure and up
= ss = aaa standard. By mail, post-paid, Ib., 30c.; 4 Ibs., $1.00. By express or freight, not prepaid, peck, 60c.; bush., $1.50; bbl.,
ush., $4.00.
The Charles Downing Potato.
This new variety originated in Northern Vermont, with Mr. Alexander, who says, ‘‘Our farmers are crazy for them. I think
they are perfect, and predict that in a short time they will become one of the most popular early varieties in America.” On our
trial grounds, in 1887 and 1888, they proved to be next to the earliest varieties we had, the Stray Beauty being fit to use one week
sooner. The color is pure white, skin slightly netted. The shape and form, as shown in the engraving, is perfect. The quality is
not exceeded by any other early potato. Tested at the Ohio experimental station, along with one hundred other new seedlings,
they-proved to be the earliest of any and very productive, yielding at the rate of three hundred and seventy-five bushels to the
acre. We predict a splendid career for this valuable potato, and feel certain it has come tostay. Last season our supply was sold
out que, betore the season was over and we found it impossible to get any from any other source. We hope this season to be able
to fill all orders. By mail, post-paid, 1b., 30c.; 4 1bs., $1.00. By express, not prepaid, peck, 60c.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $4.00.
: For the new Modoc Field Corn, see Novelties, page 3.
60 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILEE, PA,
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Another year’s trial has proved the great value of this wonderful potato, and from the hundreds of letters received the
aniversal cry is, ‘‘The best and most productive potato we have ever seen.”’
SAMUEL GERGER, Michigan, writes: I dug five and a half bushels from three pounds; they swept everything at
our fair. I could have sold 1,000 bushels at $4.00 per bushel. Another customer in Ohio raised one hundred pounds
from one pound ofseed. A ladyin Kentucky raised six and three-fourths bushels trom fifty eyes. And so the people write.
Boley’s Northern Spy originated in the State of New York. It has been on trial five years, and never made a failure.
They ripen medium early, are good keepers, and yield immensely. Their quality as a table potato cannot be surpassed. By mail,
Ib., 30c. ; 4 lbs., $1.00. By express or freight, peck, 75c. ; bush., $2.00; bbl., 3 bush., $5.00.
The Polaris Potato.
This new potato has made a wonderful record for itself since its first introduction, three years ago. It isa beautiful, long
oval-shaped potato, skin creamy white, flesh white, dry and mealy, and very superior flavor. With the originator it has yielded
at the rate of six hundred bushels to the acre. It ripens with the Early Rose, and keeps well late in the spring. By mail, Ib., 30c.;
4lbs., $1.00. By freight, peck, 60c. ; bush., $1.50; bbl., 3 bush., $4.00.
JOHN MERRILL, Davis City, lowa: From one peck of Polaris Potatoes I harvested twenty-two bushels of the finest potatoes 5
have ever raised.
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460 bushels to the acre in New Jersey.
State of Maine.
This excellent medium early potato is a cross between the Early Vermont and Peerless; in productiveness and form they
somewhat resemble the Peerless; their splendid cooking qualities take after the Early Vermont. The State of Maine is &
roundish, oblong variety, smooth white skin, flesh snow white, medium early, excellent quality and enormously productive.
From authentic reports we have heard of four hundred and sixty bushels being raised on one acre, with ordinary cultivation.
They grow to a good size, not overly large, and have the desired advantage of no small potatoes in the hill. The vines are strong
and healthy, and have never shown any signs of rot or decay. We recommend them as one of our most valuable market varieties,
By mail, lb., 30c.; 4 1bs., $1.00. By express or freight, peck, 60c. ; bush., $1.50; bbl., 3 bush., $4.00.
send for sample ear Wilson’s True Leaming Corn, by mail, 20c., page 51.
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This valuable and immensely productive potato has now become so well established as to need no further recommendation
from us. The Rose Seedling is a seedling from the seed ball of the Early Rose. The appearance is very striking and entirely
different from its parent, even in form, and carrying its thickness well out to both ends, having very few eyes, which we consider
a valuable property. The skin is a rose color, flesh pure white, firm, Cry and of the best possible flavor. They ripen ten days later
than the Early Rose and will yield twice as many potatoes to the acre. The vines are strong and healthy, keeping the ground
well shaded from the sun and requiring much less rain to make a good crop. We have some astonishing reports from persons who-
have grown this valuable potato the past season. One of our customers in Ohio claims a yield equal to seven hundred bushels to
the acre. Another in Texas says, ‘‘My Rose Seedlings have yielded enormously. Ona piece of ground four rods square I had
forty bushels of fine, large potatoes.” By mail, lb., 30c.; 4 lbs., $1.00. By freight, peck, 60c.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $4.00.
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im is tooffer nothing to our customers unless we think it possesses superior qualities and is worthy of general cultivation. The White
Lily is one of these. We have other varieties that will yield as much and probably more, but in all our experience in potatoes
we have never yet come across one that, possesses such a beautiful appearance and has such a remarkably pleasant flavorand white
floury quality when cooked. The most appropriate name we could think of for this splendid potato is the White Lily, and if we
only wanted to raise a few potatoes for family use, the White Lily would be the kind. It isa chance seedling sent to us by a gen-
tleman in Indiana. The skin isa clear, almost transparent white. Flesh pure snow white, cooking remarkably dry and floury,
and of the most exquisite flavor. Noone will complain of the yield of the White Lily. Our crop, although planted late the
past Season, greatly surprised us with the heavy yield of fine, large, smooth potatoes, and was equal to any of our other varieties,
not even excepting Wilson’s First Choice. They ripen a little later than Early Rose. By mail, 1b., 30c. ; 4 lbs., $1.00. By freight,
peck, 75¢e.; bush., $2.00; bbl., $5.00.
108 bushels shelled corn to the acre. Flant the Dr. Wcodhull, see page 02.
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WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY ABOUT
WILSON’S FIRST CHOICE POTATOES.
FROM SIX HUNDRED TO NINE HUNDRED BUSHELS TO THE ACRE.
Below we give a few of the many hundreds of testimonials from persons who raised this wonderful productive potato the past
season; also the names of those who received premiums for largest yields from one bushel, pounds, single tubers, etc. :
RuFus SHETZER, Shelbyville, Ind., September 19th, writes: SAMMEL WILSON, Dear Sir: I have just finished digging my First
Choice. I bought one bushel of you last spring. Planted them May 10th, on rich and well manured bottom land. From the
one bushel I got five thousand four hundred and sixty pounds of fine, large smooth potatoes, which was at the rate of nine hun-
dred bushels to the acre. They are the finest potatoes I have ever seen. .
PATRICK McCLURE, Scranton, Pa., September 22, 1891, writes: I have my First Choice Potatoes dug, weighed and put away.
From the bushel of seed we got from you last spring we had three thousand seven hundred and seventy pounds, all fine smooth
potatoes, with very few small ones.
JOHN C. RHEA, Highland, Kansas, September 12, 1891, writes: I bought one bushel of Wilson’s First Choice Potatoes of
you last spring. Have just finished digging them. I think the gophers took fully one-third, but I had two thousand four hundred
and ninety pounds of fine potatoes. ‘They are the finest I have ever seen.
H. M. Murnni, Albion, N. Y., October 12, 1891, writes: SAMUEL WILSON, Dear Sir: My First Choice Potatoes are all gathered,
and I wish you could see them. They are splendid; the finest potatoes] have ever seen; some measure ten inches in ue.
and such perfect beauties. The people here are wild overthem. They are so straight and smooth, I could cord them up like
wood. My beans, onions and other seeds have done well.
WILLIAM JACKSON, Davenport, Iowa, September 10th, writes: From one pound of Wilson’s First Choice Potato, planted last
spring, I raised two hundred and twenty pounds of fine potatoes, the nicest I ever saw.
Miss Tina Roorpa, Pella, Iowa, writes: From the one pound of Wilson’s First Choice I haye one hundred and fifty-four
pounds, all nice, smooth potatoes.
RICHARD C, KAIGHN, Ellisburg, N. J., September 16th, writes: I have dug my Wilson’s First Choice Potatoes from one pound
of seed. I had one hundred and forty-three pounds. Am well pleased with them.
Mrs. R. WITTBURGER, Kansas City, Mo., raised one hundred pounds from a single tuber, bought with our premium box seed.
M. SIEBHART, Marquette, Neb., October 10th, writes: I bought one of your one dollar boxes seed last spring. From the one
small tuber of Wilson’s First Choice Potato in the box I raised ninety pounds of fine potatoes.
GEORGE STEVENS, Campbell, N. Y., raised ninety-eight pounds from one small tuber in our dollar box seed, bought last spring.
Received second prize for largest yield from single tuber.
Below are the names of those who received premiums for largest yields in 1891:
RtFus SHETZER, Shelbyville, Ind., five thousand four hundred and sixty pounds from one bushelof seed. Largest yield
from one bushel. Premium, $20.00. :
PATRICK MCCLURE, Scranton, Pa., three thousand nine hundred and seventy pounds from one bushel. Second largest yield
from one bushel. $10.00. ;
JOHN C. RHEA, Highland, Kansas, two thousand four hundred and ninety pounds from one bushel. Third largest yield from
one bushel. $5.00.
WILLIAM JACKSON, Davenport, Iowa, two hundred and twenty pounds from one pound of seed. Largest yield from one
* pound, $10.00.
aoe eae RoorDA, Pella, Iowa, one hundred and sixty pounds from one pound of seed. Second largest yield from one
und. $5.00.
+ RICHARD = KAIGHN, Ellisburg, N. J., one hundred and forty-three pounds from one pound ofseed. Third largest yield from
one pound. $2.50. ;
‘Miss, B WITTBURGER, Kansas City, Mo., one hundred and one pounds from single tuber, sent in one dollar box seed. Largest
ield. $10.00.
a GEORGE STEVENS, Campbell, N.J., ninety-eight pounds from single tuber sent in one dollar box seed. Second premium $5.00.
M. SIEBHART, Marquette, Neb., ninety pounds from single tuber seed sent in one dollar box seed. Third premium, $2.50.
MartTHA BooTH, Columbia, Iowa, sixty pounds two ounces from single tuber, in one dollar box seed. Fourth premium, $1.50.
W. W. NortuHup, West Sumpter, Mich., fifty-seven pounds from single tuber in one dollar box seed. Fifth premium, $1.00.
POTATO EYES BY MAIL, POST-PAID.
Some years ago we adoptea the plan of sending out Potato Eyes by mail, post-paid by us, whichso far has generally proved
very satisfactory to the buyer, and has been the means of distributing our new varieties through the United States, Canada and
Europe with trifling expense to the purchaser. Our method in doing this is to cut the best and strongest eyes from the potato,
leaving a piece about the size of a twenty-five cent piece, with proper thickness, attached thereto. These eyes, or small pieces of
tato, are carefully packed with damp moss in strong light boxes, made especially for this purpose. In this way they can be sent.
y mail to almost any partof the world, and we warrant them to arrive in good condition for growing.
Mrs. W. A. RODERMEL, Mound City, Ohio, writes: From the twenty-five eyes of Stray Beauty potatoes I got from you I raised
sixty-five pounds of beautiful potatoes. Another lady in Kentucky writes: The potato eyes came to hand in good order; from
the fifty eyes Stray Beauty I raised six bushels of nice potatoes, the prettiest I ever saw.
JOHN BELL, Sacramento, Cal., writes: Your potato eyes have done splendidly forme. I ordered one hundred eyes of three
different varieties; they came to hand promptly and in good order. We planted them the 10th of March; every eye grew, and I
raised eleyen bushels as nice potatoes as ever grew in this State.
JOHN HAINES, Tryon City, N. C., writes: You sent me twenty eyesof Wilson’s First Choice Potato last spring. They
were carefully planted on the same day they came. Every eye grew, and I raised from them more than a bushel of the finest
potatoes I have ever seen.
Mrs. R. A. WETHERBY, Fredericsburg, Iowa, raised from fifty eyes of Wilson’s First Choice Potato one hundred and ninety-
seven pounds of fine, large, smooth potatoes. Had we room we could fill pages with testimonials like the above, but trust all
will have faith enough to try for themselves.
a sty cents in postage stamps or money we will send thirty good strong Eyes of any variety we have
catalogued.
For $1.00 we will send seventy epod strong eyes of any of the above, or thirty-five of any two kinds.
For $1.50 we will send one hundred and twenty good strong eyes, or forty each of any three of the above named.
For $2.00 we will send two hundred good strong eyes, or fifty each of any four different varieties.
For $2.50 we willsend two hundred and seventy-five good strong eyes, or fifty-five each of any five varieties.
For $3.00 we will send three hundred and fifty good strong eyes of one or six different varieties.
For $4.00 we will send five hundred good strong eyes, divided to suit the purchaser. '
For $5.00 we will send six hundred and fifty eyes of any kind or all kinds named above.
For $10.00 we will send one thousand five hundred good strong eyes of any kinds named above; all post-paid by mail, and
warranted to reach you in good condition.
4@- One thousand five hundred eyes, if properly planted and eultivated, will raise one hundred and fifty bushels or more of
nice potatoes. We reserve the right to send large lots by express, prepaid, if no inconvenience to purchasers.
Two or more kinds can be sent in one box, each distinctly labeled and separate,
POTATO EYES BY EXPRESS, NOT PREPAID.
It is well known that express charges on heavy goods to go long distances are enormously high, often costing more than the
goods, and as it is sometimes risky to ship potatoes long distances by freight, we will arrange a plan so that our customers can
receive the eyes in large quantities by express at a small cost for express charges. These eyes will be found to produce just as
good a crop as if whole potatoes were planted, only requiring a little more care in planting. ‘
For $5.00 we will send, by express, nicely packed and labeled ina strong light box, one thousand eyes of any three kinds
named. For $10.00 we will send, by express, two thousand two hundred eyes, any five kinds named. For $20.00 we will send,
by express, five thousand eyes, enough to plant one acre.
If you want white corn, plant Wilson’s Early White Prolific, see page 60.
64 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
SWEET POTATOES AND VEGETABLE PLANTS.
Very little attention has ever been given to improve the sweet potato. Until the last few years, the varieties remained nearly
the same as they were when our country was first discovered, or when General Morgan fed his Revolutionary heroes on this esculent
root in the swamps of South Carolina. Within the last eight or ten years, more attention has been paid to this valuable plant, and
new kinds have been introduced, far superior to the old and long cultivated sorts. We have been giving the sweet potato consid-
erable attention for the last five or six years, and have been testing new kinds from various parts of the world. After much labor
and careful experiments in this line, we are now able to offer our customers four new varieties (two of them entirely new), and
all of them valuable for private families or large growers, and much superior to the old kinds.
We will be ready to fill all orders forsweet potato ®
plants at any time from March Ist to July Ist.
Our supply of tubers of the new kinds islimited. By
mail, lb., 60c.;21bs., $1.00. By express, lb., 40c.; 3 1bs., $1.00.
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This grand, new sweet potato has never before been
offered to the public. A few were sent to us for a name
and trial. We were so much pleased with them, that we
concluded to call them Wilson’s Favorite. We consider
ourselves a judge of sweet potatoes, and have within the
last ten years tried about allkinds that we have ever heard of.
This new variety possesses so many advantages over most all
others, that we take pleasure in introducing it to our customers
as one of the very best that has ever beenoffered. Wil-
son’s Favorite Sweet Potato, as will be seen by the above
illustration, isa remarkable, handsome and well-shaped variety,
good thickness, neither too long nor too thin. The skinisa
clear pale red, flesh a rich golden yellow, remarkably dry, firm
and pleasant flavor when either baked or boiled They ripen
early, lie compact in the hilland yield enormously. But the
best feature about this fine sweet potato _is its extra keeping
qualities. If we were to plant only one kind, we would plant
Wilson’s Fayorite. Plants, by mail, post-paid, doz., 25c.;
hundred, $1.50. By express, doz., 20c.; hundred, $1.00.
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This valuable new sweet potato is entirely distinct from all
other kinds. The vines do not run like other kinds, but forma
bush of strong growth, more like the Irish potato. They havea
distinct dark green leaf. The tubers are good size, handsome
The outer skin is light-
shape and lie compactly in the hill.
gold. The flesh isa rich yellow, remarkably dry and delicious
when cooked, but the most valuable feature is their extreme
earliness. They are a great curiosity and positively the
earliest good sweet potato grown, and will produce good
eating potatoes in sixty days from planting. Every one should
try the General Grant. By mail, doz., 25c.; hundred, $1.50. By
express, hundred, $1.00.
RED AND YELLOW NAUSEMAN.
By mail, doz., 12c.; hundred, 50c. By express, doz., 8c.;
hundred, 35c.; thousand, $3.00.
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This new variety comes to us from a gentleman in South
Carolina, who originally procured a few tubers from one of the
West India Islands. The claims made for it are so great and
recommendation so high, that we have been induced to offer
it to our customersas a valuable novelty and a great acquisition
in thisline. The Island Queen Sweet Potato is particularly
noted for its remarkable sweetness and delicious flavor.
It is said to be the sweetest and richest sweet potato grown.
It is foie ios by epicures of the South above all others, not
only for its rich, sweet and pleasant eating qualities, but also for
its handsome appearance. They grow toa good size, perfect in
shape, having a skin of a most beautiful golden amber color.
They keep sound and solid nearly the whole season through,
and are very productive. By mail, post-paid, doz., 20¢.;
hundred, $1.50. By express, doz., 20c.; hundred, $1.00.
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DIXIE SWEET POTATO.
This new potato was first introduced by us five or six years
ago and has given better satisfaction than any.sweet potato ever
sent out. The Dixie is a large lightish red-skinned potato,
growing compactly in the hill, and_yielding immense crops
when given only half a chance. The quality for a sweet
potato is simply superb, being dry, mealy and extra fine flavor.
They keep well late in the spring and will yield potatoes of ex-
cellent quality on low, flat ground. Plants, by mail, doz., 25c.;
hundred, $1.50. By express, doz., 20c.; hundred, $1.00.
One dozen each of the 4 kinds above named, sent by mail for 80c.
: See eCre Dy list OF CHOICE FRUIT TREES. - 65
A SELECTED LIST OF CHOICE FRUIT TREES.
We are prepared to furnish all kinds of Fruit Trees at prices named below, securely packed, placed on cars, and warranted to
reach the buyer in good condition. ae
8a Special prices on larger quantities than one hundred.
Each. Per doz. Per 100.
APPLES. Standard Varieties. First-class, six to seven feet, stocky, well rooted............ccceceecc eee eeeeeees $0.25 $2.40 $15.00
SUMMER VARIETIES. Early Harvest, Early Redstreak, Sweet Bough, and all others..........
AUTUMN VARIETIES. Maiden Blush, Fall Pippin, Grovenstein, White Doctor, ete.........
WINTER VARIETIES. Smith Cider (the best), Newtown Pippin, Baldwin, Golden Russet,
Bell Flower, Winesap, King’s Ridge Pippins, Willow Twigs, etc., €€C..............cccccceeeeeeeeeeeee
CRAB APPLES. Cherry, Hyslop, Red and Yellow Siberian, Transcendent.. .......cc.ccccseecescessseccecceeneceeens 30 3.00
PEARS. All good standards, selected, first-class, six to sevenand a half feet...........ccce sce eeeseeeee cee eeeees .40 4.00 25.00
VARIETIES OF PEARS. Bartlett, Seckel, Buffum, Lawson, Leconte, Kieffer, Clapps’
Favorite, Flemish Beauty, Lawrence, Howell, Sheldon, and all othefS.................ccceeeeee
Dwarf Pears. All kinds, two years old, branched..............c.ccecceseeeeceentseeeeceeees Beene eva ccbedeevescasaacosbee tenets 3 3:00 15.00
PEARS. New Varieties. Idaho, mailing size, post-paid, by Mail... ceee cee eeceeeteeceeteesecceeceeces .60 6.00
PEARS. Lawson, or Count Wilder, both new. By mail, 18 inches. ..................cecceceeceecceceeesereceeeees .60 6.00
CHERRIES. All good kinds, excepting Early Richmond, six to seven feet.. .........ccsseecseesereeeee osnaaedunaie 40 4.00
CHERRIES. Early Richmond, five to six feet, good stock, true = 00
PLUMS. All standard kinds, first-class, five to six feet.......... ee eeeete 3 3.00
PLUMS. New Warieties. Kelsey, Ogden, Mariana, Itaska, ete...............ceseeescecseeeeeees sesame cd 4.00
PEACHES. First-class, five tosix feet, good straight trees. All good standard kinds... eee 10 1.00 7.00
PEACHES. Second-class, good stock, straight, three to four feet, stocky, all kinds...............:.eeeeees -07 10 5.00
PEACHES (New Varieties)._ Lovett’s White, Wonderful Globe, small trees; by mail, 25¢c.;5for ' n
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APRICOTS. Early Russian, Early Golden, Breda, four feet, hardy .......c.csccecceccecscceeeceeeeeceeeeeeesees -30 3.00
QUINCES. Apple or Orange, Rhea’s Mammoth, both’good and reliable varieties, three anda __ f
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QUINCES. Meech’s Prolific and Champion, first-class, four feet, Dranched............seseeeeeeeeeseeeees SuGee -40 4.U0 30.00
QUINCES (The Fuller). A new variety, immense size, beautiful appearance, immensely productive. 1.00 8.00
DOWNING’S EVERBEARING MULBERRY.
The fruit of the mulberry tree has become very popular, and should
be found growing in every door-yard or lawn. They are quick growth, ex-
tremely hardy, make a handsome shade tree, and are valuable for their fruit,
which is borne in abundance every year. The fruit is valuable for making
pies, etc., excellent to eat raw from the hand, a rich, spicy, pleasant taste,
and commands a ready sale inthe market. Large trees, by express,each,
60c.; small trees, by mail, each, 25c.; doz., $2.50.
THE RUSSIAN MULBERRY.
The Russian Mulberry is one of the most valuable trees for planting, 5 pF en
either for timber, shade or fruit. They are of quick growth, making a ZY tips “©
handsome shade tree in a short time, and bearing an abundance of Gag
the most luscious fruit. Fora timber tree they are of great value. The
wood is very tough, elastic and will lasta long time. Fora tree to plant
on the plains or prairies, where timber is scarce, they have no equal. They
are extremely hardy, having been first brought into this country by the
Jews from the northern part of Russia. he fruit hangs in clusters on the
tree, and remainsa long time ina good eating condition. It has a very jim
leasant, tart, refreshing taste, and is highly valuable for culinary purposes.@
ees, five feet high, by express, each, 30c.; doz., $3.00. Trees, eighteen
inches high, cut back, by mail, each, 15c. ; 2 for 25c. ; 10 for $1.00.
Downing’s Everbearing Mulberry.
PRUNUS SAMONI.
New Apricot Plum.
We are glad to inform our customers that we have a sup-
ply sufficient to fill all orders of this wonderful new
plum, this coming season. The unprecedented demand last
spring completely exhausted our stock before the season was
half over. Our June-budded trees are the right size to send
out by mail; thrifty and well rooted. We have larger trees
to send by express, at same price; buyer paying express
charges. THE PRUNUS SAMONI, or New Apricot
Plum, isa native of the northern part of China, lately in-
troduced in the United States, and grown with great success.
It is perfectly hardy in any section, a rapid grower, comesinto
bearing soon, and immediately productive. It is absolutely
curculio proof, bug proof and proof against Black
Knot or disease of any kind. The quality of the fruit
is all that can be desired, having the aromatic sweetness of
the Apricot combined with the rich, pleasant and refresh-
ing flavor of the plum. Every one who hasa yard or garden
should pent one or more of these trees. Those more largely
engaged in fruit culture could do nothing better than to
plant an_acre or more of these productive and valuable
lums. Price by mail, post-paid, single trees, two feet
igh, cut back, each, 25c. ; 5 for $1.00. Trees by express, not
prepaid, four to five feet high, each, 30c.; 4 for $1.00; doz,
2.50; hundred, $18.00.
ABUNDANCE PLUM. Thisisa remarkable fruit in-
deed. Itisunlikeany otherplum. Itisexceedingly hardy.
Its propensity for early bearing is such that it loads in the
nursery row, bending the limbs with the weight of fruit until
they sometimes break, and this is the case every year—the
: : curculio having no effect upon it, the eggs failing to hatch
Prunus Samoni (New Apricot Plum). and produce the destructive grub, the same as with the
2 E : ; f Spaulding. We have seen even little one year old saplings, but
two feet high, white with bloom, and set heavily with large, fine plums. The fruit is large, showy and beautiful. Amber, turn-
ne ee rich bright cherry color, witha decided white bloom. Flesh light yellow, exceedingly juicy and tender, and of &
delicious sweetness. Small trees, by mail, each, 30c.; 4 for $1.00. Trees, by express, four feet, each, 25c. ; 5 for $1.00 ; doz., $2.50,
For the Extra Early May Pride Cherry, see inside colored plate,
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SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
A SELECTED LIST OF SMALL FRUITS, Etc.
BLACKBERRIES. If
ordered by mail, add 10c. per
doz.; 40c. per 100.
Wilson Junior. The
largest early blackberry;
noted for its great productive-
ness, large size, fine flayor
and earliness in ripening.
Doz., 50c.; hundred, $2.00;
thousand, $15.00.
Taylor’s Prolific. A fine,
large berry, immensely pro-
ductive, hardy, medium
early, extra fine favor. Doz.,
50c.; hundred, $2.00; thou-
sand, $12.00.
Erie. A new variety from
Lake Erie. Extremely hardy,
large, round berry, very fine
flavor, sweet and delicious,
an immense cropper, in every
way a first-class berry. Doz.,
75¢e.; hundred, $4.00.
Kittaning. An old, well-tried and first-class berry of im-
mense size and fine favor. They bear immense crops, stand up
straight and strong, never rust or winter kill. Doz., 50c.; hun-
dred, $2.00; thousand, $12.00.
CHILD’S EVER-BEARING TREE BLACKBERRY.
The introducer of this new blackberry says: ‘‘ Fora black-
berry it is the largest, finest flavored, most prolific, fruiting for
two months, and requires nostakes. Thisfinenovelty * * *
issurely one of the most desirable new things we ever offered, and
what we say of it we speak from what we have seen and what
we have tested, and not from what others say. It grows from
five to seven feet high, branching freely into a fine tree form,
* * straight and erect, requiring no stakes. ‘The berries are
of enormous size, equaled only by the Erie; borne in great
clusters, which commence to ripen early in July and continue
into September. The finest blackberries weeverate, we picked
about September ist from some of these plants, which had been
Wilson Junior.
ripening fruit since July 8th. They are sweet, juicy and de- |
licious, melting in the mouth without a particle of hard core.
Its delicate flavor, great productiveness, long season of bearing
and perfect hardiness, make it the most valuable of all berries
for family use.” Not having grown this new berry ourselves,
we can only sell it under the above recommendations. We offer
the genuine plants as follows: By mail, post-paid, 30c. each;
doz., $3.00. By express, 25c. each; doz., $2.50.
Snyder, or Ironclad, sonamed
for its extreme hardiness, will
stand any climate, never fails to
produge a crop of fine, large,
andsome berries of extra fine
flavor. Doz., 50c.; hundred, $2.00 ;
thousand, $12.00.
Early Harvest Plackberry.
This is the earliest blackberry in
existence. The bushes, though
not tall, are strong and healthy,
bearing immense crops of me-
dium size, berries of fair size and
good quality. Its chief recom-
mendation is its extreme earli-
ness, ripening three weeks before
any other. They always com-
mand good prices and ready sale.
Doz., 50c.; hundred, $2.00; thou-
sand, $12.00.
Early Harvest.
Thompson’s Early Mammoth.
Resembles Wilson’s Early very
closely both in fruit and foliage,
but claimed by the originator to be
perfectly hardy and earlier than
that well-known variety. It isim-
mensely productive and succeeds
admirably atits home near Cleve-
land, O. If it proves everywhere
as hardy and as successful, it is cer-
tainly of value. It grows asa low
bush, half trailing, and willrun on
the ground from eight to fifteen
feet, if not kept pinched back—
somewhat similar to the growth of
the Dewberry. ‘Doz., $1.00; hun-
dred, $5.00.
DEWBERRIES. If by mail,
add 10c. per doz. ; 40c. per hundred.
Lucretia. One of the most pop-
ular and productive varieties. Fair
to large size, sweet and delicious.
10c. each ; 4 for 25c.; doz., 50c.
Mammoth. Grows to an immense size.
quality and very desirable.
A fair cropper, fine
10c. each ; doz., 75c.
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The Cromwell Raspberry. (See illustration.) This new
blackcap raspberry originated with Mr. G. S. Butler, Cromwell,
Conn., and is one of the earliest and finest blackcap rasp-
berries in cultivation, ripening from five to ten days earlier
than Gregg or Souhegan, larger in size and better in quality.
The advantage of having a good raspberry ripening one week
earlier than any other, can be appreciated by those who want
raspberries for market, as they will command double the price
when raspberries are plenty. The Cromwell isa strong, healthy
| grower, will stand any climate or thrive in anysoil. They are
very productive and fine quality. 6 for 50c.; doz., 75¢c.; hun-
dred, $5.00; thousand, $0.00. ;
Gregg. One of the most popular of the blackcap. Berries
are large, excellent quality, firm and a good shipper, noted for
bearing immense crops of fine berries. Doz., 50c.; hundred,
$2.00 ; thousand, $12.00. ; I
Souhegan. Similar to the Gregg in appearance; color jet
black, firm, solid and extremely productive. Doz., 40c.; hun-
dred, $2.00 ; thousand, $12.00.
Cuthbert, or Queen of the Market. The largest of all
raspberries, extremely hardy and productive, handsome ap-
earance and extra fine fiavor. The best red raspberry for mar-
set purposes. Doz., 40c.; hundred, $2.00.
Hansel. One of the earliest to ripen, hardy, productive
and good quality. Valuable for its earliness. Doz., 40c.; hun-
dred, $2.00. : : : :
Turner. A strong grower, medium size berries, bright,
attractive color, highly valuable for home use or private gar-
dens. Doz., 40c.; hundred, $2.00.
Reliance. A new sort, of great promise, large size, bright
red color, rich and spicy flavor, and a heavy cropper. Doz.,
40c.; hundred, $2.50. StS
Golden Queen. One of the best of the yellow varieties,
extra large size, bright golden color, fine flavor, productive.
Doz., 50c. ; hundred, $2.50.
MUSKINGUM.
The Muskin-
gum isadarkred
crimson rasp-
berry, somewhat
similar to the
Shaffer Colossal,
but still larger in
size and more firm
in substance. The
canes are strong
and healthy, en-
tirely hardy in
any climate, and
immensely pro-
ductive. One
writer claims it
to be the ‘most
pee Tasp-
try in cultiva-
tion, and to ripen
earlier than any
other red rasp-
berry. Another
gentleman, in
Ohio, who has
tried all kinds, Oh re, Nie
says : ‘‘ The Musk- ee
ingum is the best Muskingum,
and most productive raspberry Ihayeeverseen. Italwaysbrin
three to five cents a quart more than any other.” Plants, by mail,
6 for 40c. ; doz., 75c. By express, doz., 60c.; hundred, $5.00.
For Wilson’s Mammoth White Dewberry, see back of colored plate.
SEEECTED BIST OF SUALL FRUITS. 67
CRANDALL CURRANT.
, Thisis one of the most valuable novelties
in the fruit line that has been introduced
™ for years. It is perfectly hardy in any
climate, and never fails to produce large
crops. The bush grows from four to five
feet high in a short time, and commences to
bear the second year from planting. The
splendid fruit is borne in large clusters, and
ranges in size from the largest cherry currant
to a Concord grape. Berries three-fourths
of aninch in diameter have been found on
bushes only one year transplanted. The
quality of the fruit is excellent, and euBrely
free from the unpleasant odor of other blac
currants, ana has a most delightful taste. It
isnot so souras red currants, but equally
pleasant and more refreshing. Its great
productiveness is a wonder to all who have
seen itgrowing. One of its greatest recome
mendations is: It is never eaten by
worms, bugs or insects of any Kind.
When once known it will take the place of
all other currants, as it is more easily raised
and equally good for pies, jellies, jams
etc. Itripens about the middle of July, an
when fit to eat has a lustrous black color,
and has often been taken for grapes. It will
hang on the bush a long time after being
ripe, and will in time become one of the
most valuable fruits, either for home use or
market. By mail, 25c. each; 5 for $1.00. By
express, $1.50 per dozen ; $8.00 per 100.
Fay’s Prolific Currant. A new variety
of great merit, said to be five times as large
asthe common red currant, better quality
and more productive. Good, strong plants
by mail, post-paid, 20e. each, or 3 for 50c.
By express, $2.00 per doz.
Red Cherry Currant. A _ well-estab-
lished sort, large size, large bunches, fine
quality and productive. 50c. per doz.; $3.50
per 100.
Lee’s Prolific. A new black variety.
Tipening one week to ten days earlier than
Black Naples, more productive and better
quality. 60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
Red Dutch. The old well-known cur-
rant of our boyhood. Berries small, but of
the finest quality, and produced in the
greatest abundance. 30c. per doz.; $2.00
per 100.
WHITE GRAPE. The largest and de-
cidedly the best white variety, and one of
the best of any for the home garden. Bunch
large and long; berry large, handsome,
translucent white, and of best quality. 40c.
SSS a per doz. ; $2.00 per 100. Ifto be sent by mail,
Crandall Currant. add 10c. per doz.
GOOSEBERRIES. Ifto besent by mail, add 15c. per doz. ; 75c. per 100.
The Industry Gooseberry. This new variety is the King of all gooseberries.
Although the price seems high, yet they are cheaper in the end than any other kind
of gooseberry. The plant grows strong and upright, bearing the fruit well from the
und. Thesizeand quality of fruit is much superior to any other, but its most
rtant feature is Lhe immense load of fine fruit which it produces each year, and
seldom makesa failure. The bush is free from blight or mildew, which so often in-
jure other gooseberries in some localities. The fruitis large and a beautiful blush
color, refreshing and delicious to eat from the hand, and one of the best for cooking
purposes. One bushel has been known to produce in one season over eight quarts of
fine berries. By mail, post-paid, good strong plants, each 25c., or 3 for 60c. By
express, $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. .
Houghton Seedling. A well-established variety, medium size, berry pale red,
hardy, prolific and good quality. 50c. per doz. ; $4.00 per 100.
Smith’s Improved. Fruit large, pale green, fine quality, and on good soil bears
immense crops. 50c. per doz. ; $4.00 per 100.
NEW DWARF JUNEBERRY.
The Juneberry isa fruit which has come to stay. We refer tothe new dwarf
variety recently introduced from Alaska. Coming from such a cold climate, there
is of course no question as toits perfect hardiness. It is.a quick grower, forming
dense clumps of bushes, which seldom grow higher than a man’s head. They bloom
and bear fruit when very small, not oyera foot in height. The berries are of fair
size, about like ordinary cherries, dark purple in color, and exceedingly sweet and
delicate in taste. Itisone of the finest fruits to eatraw that evergrew. After the
berry is fully ripe it will keep on the bush in perfect condition for two weeks or more
without decaying or dropping. Aside from its value asa fruit, itis one of the most
showy flowering shrubs that can be had. It blooms very early in spring, before the
leaves start, and so numerous are the flowers that the whole bush is clothed in a robe
of snowy whiteness. 2oc. each; 5 for $1.00, by mail, post-paid.
For the best and most valuable collection of new fruits and
berries ever offered to the people of this country, see illustrations
a
and descriptions on the colored plate to be found in this catalogue.
Dwarf Juneberries.
2 Crandall Currants, 2 Industry Gooseberries, 2 Juncherries, sent by mail for $1.00.
68 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
GRAPE VINES AND NUT-BEARING TREES.
NEW AND CHOICE VARIETIES.
We offer the following new, choice, hardy and productive
varieties of grapes for prices attached, which includes postage
prepaid by us. When ordered by freight or express, 10c. per doz.,
or 50c. per hundred can be deducted from prices named. All are
good, strong vines.
The Moyer Grape. This new variety, which has created.
so much sensation among grape growers, originated in Canada.
Itis said to be a cross between the Delaware and some wild
Canadian grape. It is positively the earliest and best red
grape grown. It is extremely healthy and hardy, unusually
productive, having four to six full bunches on one-cane, and ab-
solutely free from mildew or disease of any kind. It is a strong
and rapid grower, thrives in any soil or climate, and never fails
to produce an abundant crop. Medium size bunch, compact and
well shouldered. The berries are good size, thin skin, sweet,
melting and delicious. It never drops off the stem, and when
ripe gradually changes into raisins. If you only plant one
grape vine, plant the Moyer. 60c. each; 3 for $1.50.
Eaton. This is another new grape of fine form, excellent
quality and great promise. The Eaton is a black skinned grape,
large bunch, often weighing two pounds and over; the berries
are the largest of any grape, nearly an inch in diameter,
haying a beautiful, rich bloom, which is very tempting and at-
tractive. Itis hardy in any situation, a thrifty grower and great
bearer. Next to the Moyer, the bestnew grape out. Ripens a week
earlier than the Concord. 60c. each; 3 for $1.50.
. Moore’s Diamond. The finest of all white grapes, and
ripens the last of August. Vine hardy and healthy in growth,
vigorous and free from mildew. Berries large, beautiful white,
tinged with yellow, and of the most delicious quality, having
very few seeds and a pulp which seems to melt in the mouth like
snow. Donot fail to plant this delicioussort. 60c. each ; doz., $5.00.
Moore’s Early. A valuable new grape, and the earliest of
any to ripen, three weeks earlier than the Concord, which it much
resembles, both in color and shape. A vigorous, healthy grower
and good bearer; fiesh sweet, with a rich, musky flavor. 30c.
each ; 2 for 50c.
Francis B. Hayes. A new white grape, recently introduced,
has given great satisfaction. Vines hardy, rugged, rapid grower:
berries fine size, rich, lustrous bloom; flesh sweet, spicy ; melting
and fine, refreshing flavor. 40c. each; 2 for 75c. if
O d, ine eG
A LOW OFFER, wroeoty mar sccepenk a0
The Moyer Grape. For our wonderful new grape, the Lutie, see inside front cover.
OTHER GOOD VARIETIES OF HARDY GRAPES.
We offer good, strong, healthy, well-rooted vines of any of the following varieties (purchaser’s choice) at 20c. each ; doz., $2.00;
hundred, $10.00. If to be sent by mail, post-paid by us, 5c. each or 25c. per doz. must be added to price to pay postage. Special
Low prices will be given for large quantities. : : : S
Niagara. A well-tried variety of great value; large, compact bunches ; berries large, uniform ; thin skin, ofa rich pale green
eolor, changing when ripe to pale yellow; flesh sweet, refreshing and delicious; vines strong, healthy and bear abundantly.
Agawam. Large ear Feds progugive aut goer eae ee ee ee ‘
Brighton. Resembles the Catawba; early, rich, sweet and productive. ' =
Ghannion. Earliest of all black grapes, productive and good. = WE WILL SEND
Concord. One of the best and surest; never fails; early and productive. ' 8 GOOD VINES OF THIS LIST
Delaware. Thesweetest grape that grows. ha: H E F e}
Diana. Pale red; fine, large berry, sweet and delicious. | Post-paid, by mail, for $1.00.
Early Victor. Large black berries, thin skin, fine quality ; medium early. Rie oe Crips oe cy Ras sett ae 7
Lady Washington. Enormous clusters; very compact, large, round berries, green amber color ; fine quality ; very productive.
Perkins. Good market variety; very showy; ripens medium early; good bearer; fine quality.
Poklington. Asplendid white grape, extremely hardy; strong grower; productive and good.
Jefferson. Large, red berry, very fine; productive and good ; ripens late.
Salem. Large, bright, reddish brown; fine, rich, aromatic flavor; great bearer. é
Wilder (Rogers, No. 4). Bunch and berry large; black; fine bloom; pulp tender, juicy, rich and sweet: very productive.
Wordens. Seedling of the Concord, resembles its parent; ripens earlier, more productive and better quality.
Clinton. One of the most rapid growers; very hardy ; immensely productive, never fails ; small, round, rich, spicy ; valuable
gor wine, also for cooking; late in ripening, will hang on the vine till hard, freezing weather.
NUT-BEARING TREES.
Large Spanish Chestnut. This is the largest, heaviest cropper and most valuable of all
the chestnut family. Also one of the handsomest of all shade trees; young trees have been
known to bear six quarts fine chestnuts second year from grafting. The trees grow to a large size
and invariably produce heavy crops. The chestnuts sell for 40c. to 50c. per qt., in the market.
Trees, four feet, well branched, 50c. each; doZ., $5.00; two to three feet, 30c. each; doz., $3.00.
Small trees, by mail, post-paid, 18inches, 30c. each; 2 for 50u. Spanish seedlings, one foot, by
mail, 15c. each; 4 for 50c.; doz., $1.25.
Japan Giant Chestnut. A new variety, lately introduced from Japan; hardy in any
climate; trees grow in a bushy form, quite ornamental; commence bearing quite young; yield
heavy crops of fine chestnuts, not quite so large as the Spanish, but sweeter and better quality
Grafted trees, three feet, 50c. each; doz., $5.00. Small trees, by mail, one foot, grafted, 20c. each;
3 for 50c. ; doz., $1.50.
Numbo Chestnut. This is the largest sweet American native chestnut. The tree is a good
grower, fine form, a handsome shade tree and produces large crops of fine chestnuts of excellent
: quality. Four feet, grafted, 60c. each; three feet, 50c. each. Numbo seedlings, one foot, by mail,
: : 10c. each; 3 for 25c. ; doz., $1.00.
Spanish Chestnut, 14 size. Chestnut, Dwarf (Chinquapin). A low, shrubby tree, bears small, very sweet nuts in great
abundance. Three feet, 50c. each.
Filberts. One of the best early varieties; fruit of good quality. Three feet, 30c. each ; 2 for 50c.
Shellbark. Thinshell. Raised from very large seed. Two feet, 30c. One foot, by mail, 25c. ; 3 for 60c.
Walnut, Black. Raised from large nuts. Five feet, 40c. each. One foot, by mail, 15c.; 2 for 25c.
Walnut, English. The thin-shelled variety, which is sold at the fruit stands. A vigorous grower and very productive. Four
feet, 50c. each. One foot, by mail, 20c.; 3 for 50c. ; doz., $1.50.
Grafts of Spanish and Japan Chestnuts, 6 for 25c., 40c. per doz., $2.00 per 100, by mail.
SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. 69
SHADE and ORNAMENTAL TREES, FLOWERING SHRUBS, Ete.
We are prepared to furnish any of the following shade and ornamental trees, flowering shrubs, etc., at pricesnamed. Persons
wishing a few small ornamental trees, shrubs or evergreens for cemeteries, door-yards, etc., can have small trees sent by mail,
which, if properly planted, will soon make nice trees. The collection which we offer at bottom of this page is remarkably cheap. We
wend them free by mail, guaranteeing safe arrival. Catalpa Speciosa. No other tree will equal the Catalpa Speciosa for
rapidity of growth. We havea tree of this kind in our yard, which when
planted last spring, was only one foot high, and not thicker than an or-
dinary pipe stem, that has made the enormous growth the past sum-
mer of 13 feet, and isnearly 2 inches in diameter at the butt. For
an almost instantaneous shade tree or for trees to plant in timber belts,
where wood is in demand, for fencing or fuel, there is no other tree ever
yet discovered that will equalthe CatalpaSpeciosa. Small trees, such
as we send by mail, planted on the rich prairie land of the Western States
would soon transform the arid treeless plains into a wooded country, and
add millions of dollars toits value. Small trees, by mail, each, 1Uc.; 3 for
25e.; 7 for 50c.; hundred, $5.00. By express, not prepaid, small trees,
thousand, $10.00; in 5,000 lots, thousand, $7.00. Large trees, 6 to7 feet, by
express, each, 30c.; 2 for 50c.
Catalpa (Japanese Hybrid). An ornamental and useful shade tree. It
is one of the most rapid growers, perfectly hardy in any climate, and of
the most beautiful form. The foliage is very dense, large, luxuriant and a
deep-glowing green. Itisa profuse bloomer, being literally covered with
flowers of the most delicious odor for many weeks through the summer.
The flowers are white, with small purple dots, a touch of yellow around
the throat. and very pleasant to the eye. Single trees, well rooted, each,
10¢.; 3 for25c.; 7 ford0c.; 15for$1.00; hundred, $4.50, all post-paid, by mail.
Alianthus (Tree of Heaven). Arapid growing ornamental shade tree,
hardy in any climate, six to eight feet, by express, 25c.
Wisconsin Weeping Willow. Of all the willows this is the har-
diest and most beautiful. Very rapid growth, beautiful form and hand-
some appearance. Does equally as well on dry as on wetland. Valuable
for planting along streams in washed places or upland shade. By mail,
small trees, each, 25c.; 3 for 50c. By express, four to five feet, each, 35c. ;
8 for $1.00. This tree is also valuable for baskets, tying, etc. Can easily be
grown from cuttings. Cuttings, by mail, doz., 10c.; hundred, 50c. By ex-
press, hundred, 30c.; thousand, $2.00.
Say Red Dogwood. A beautiful ornamental tree or shrub, greatly ad-
5 Pee & mired for its blood-red wood, handsome foliage and beautiful flowers.
BS Say gen ee Small, by mail, each, 25c. Express size, each, 50ce.
Ss CAE The Umbrella Tree. One of the most beautiful of all shade trees.
Not hardy north of Virginia, but for anywhere South itis one of the most
valuable shade trees in existence. Small trees not thicker than a pipe
stem attain the height of fifteen feet in four years and covera space of
twenty feet in diameter with the most beautiful shade, so thick the sun
S = or rain can hardly penetrate. By mail, each, 25c.; 5 for $1.00.
SON nen en Kentucky Coffee Tree. Hardy and very attractive. Beansaremuch
Japanese Catalpa. used for coffee and said to be an excellent substitute. By mail, each, 25c.
Horse Chestnut. A handsome white
flowering tree, with broad deep green leaves.
Quick growth. <A vyaluable shade tree.
By mail, each, 10c.; 3 for25c. ; eight feet, 60c.
California Pepper Tree. A _ great
novelty from California. One of the most
beautiful shade trees, and valuable for the
fruit. By mail, each, 15c. ; 2 for 25c.
Norway Maple. The handsomest of
all shade trees, medium quick growth, thick,
dense foliage, handsome shape, entirely
hardy. Well-rooted seedlings, by mail, each,
10c.; 3 for 25c.; 7 for 50c. ; 15 for $1.00.
' Silver Leaf Maple. A quicker growth
than Norway Maple; bright green leaves,
very hardy and easily transplanted. Price
same as Norway Maple.
Althea (Rose of Sharon). A handsome
shrubby tree, bearing beautiful flowers, three
inchesacross. By mail, each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
Express size, 30c.
ZS
EVERGREEN TREES.
No door-yard or .awn is complete without a few of these beautiful and ornamental trees.
They give a charming and pleasing aspect tothe surroundings that no other trees can give. In
the winter, when everything else wearsa sombre and dreary aspect, a few evergreens will
add life and pleasure to a place, worth fifty times their cost. They are highly valuable to
plant for wind-breaks in bleak and exposed situations; also desirable for cemeteries, etc.
The spring is the best time to plant evergreens. J
Norway Spruce. The best for ornamental purposes or wind-breaks. Small trees, eight
to ten inches, by mail, post-paid, each, 15c. ; 2 for 25c.; 5 for 50c. By express, not prepaid,
eighteen to twenty inches, twice transplanted, each, 20c.; doz., $2.00; hundred, $12.00; two
to three feet, each, 25c.; doz., $2.50; hundred, $15.00. ‘ 3
Arbor Vitz (American). Good for hedging. Small, by mail, eight to ten inches, trans-
planted, each, 15c.; 2 for 25c.; 5 for 50e._ By express, ten_to twelve inches, hundred, $8.00;
eighteen to twenty-four inches, hundred, $10.00; two and one-half to three feet, hundred,
$15.00 ; ten or twenty sent at hundred rates. 7 x :
Irish Jumper. Best for cemeteries. Eight to ten inches, by mail, each, 15c. ; 2 for 25c.
Re ey By express, two to three feet, each, 25c. ‘ é
pe —— Golden Arbor Vitz. Very fine; scarce. Eighteen to twenty inches, by express, each, 50c.
Norway Spruce. Silver Arbor Vitz. Very handsome. Eighteen to twenty inches, by express, each, 50c.
For Fruit and Ornamental Tree Seeds, see page 108.
70 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
CHOICE NEW STRAWBERRY PLANTS.
We make a specialty of strawberry plants and test all new varieties as they come out. The cream of these we select for our
own use and forsale. Our customers can always rely upon getting the choicest and best from us ,at reasonable prices.
Sap For the Oregon Everbearing and Parker Earle, see Colored Plate, page 73.
Ve
Bubach No. 132.
This grand new strawberry originated with Mr. Bubach, of
Th ‘ Tllinois, the originator of Bubach No.5. It has somewhat the
e Tippecanoe. characteristics of the popular and immensely productive No. 5
The originator of this new berry says as follows: Plants | but more productive and finer in appearance. On our tria
remarkably hardy, beautiful foliage anda freerunner. Fruit | grounds they produced large crops of fine berries, although only
enormously large, fine, even form, deep, shining red color, | set out the fall previous. The plant is unusually strong, healthy
flesh highly colored, spicy, sweet and a delicious strawberry | and vigorous, bearing its handsome fruit well up from the
flavor. The Tippecanoe is positively the largest straw- | ground, resembling a small bush. It is positively the
berry ever yet introduced. Ten berries have filled a | heaviest cropper of any berry we have ever tried, and in
quart measure. The Tippecanoe is a very heavy cropper for | someinstances the crop from two plants has filled a quart
so large a berry and has undoubtedly come tostay. By mail, 10 | measure, from one picking. The berries are unusually large
for 50c. ; 25 for $1.00. size and splendid quality. By mail, 10 for 50c.; 25 for $1.00.
Lady Rusk. This new variety originated in Illinois, with one of the most extensive strawberry growers of that State. He
claims the Lady Rusk to be one of the most productive and hardy varieties he has ever grown. The vines are strong and healthy,
never rust and withstand the heat and drouth better than any other. The berries are uniformly large and hold their size through-
out the entire season. They are immense croppers, medium early, and they are positively one of the best shipping berries in ex-
istence. They color upa bright scarlet and have a sweet and delicious flavor. By mail, post-paid, 10 for 50c. ; 25 for $1.00.
Miami. A most promising late variety from the West, said to be of mammoth size, beautiful appearance, very firm, superior
uality, and a marvel of productiveness. The plant is a strong and perfect grower, showing no signs of rust. Compared with
eles ae xen is much larger, more perfect in shape, and has no unripe tips; while the color is a deep red. By maul, i0
or 50c. ; or $1.00. : = ‘
Shuster Gem.
This valuable
new berry is &@
eross between
Crescentand
Sharpless
Their size and
quality resem-
ble the Sha
less, while the
great produc-
tiveness and
certainty to
bear have the
characteristic 8
of the Crescent.
The plant is un-
usually strong
and vigorous,
clean, healthy
foliage, berries
large to very
large, regular
in form and
shape, a vivid
scarlet color
LOVETT’S EARLY.
Lovett’s Early gave us
ripe berries on May 22d,
the earliest date we
have ever gathered ripe
strawberries. Begin-
ning thus toripen early,
it continues to near the
close of the season, and
owing to its wonderful
vigor of plant, it main-
tains a good size and
form to the end. The
ig berries are not of the
# colossal size of the
Sharpless, although sel-
dom ill-shaped. They
are of the_ brightest
crimson, excel in firm-
ness any variety except
Wilson, retain their
bright color and “‘stand
up” longer than any
other sort, and are of
superb quality. In brief,
it is an improvement and of exquisite
upon both the Crescent flavor. At the
and Wilson, from ~ Ohio Experi-
which two varieties it
- : y tal Station
PS has undoubtedly de- ~
Lovett’s Early. scended, being orion Shuster Gem. pela: anes
larger and more prolific than either, and excelling those heroes in | the highest compliment by Mr. W. J. Green, who has charge of
every good property. The plant is perfectin habit and growth; | the Station, and who says: “It needs no petting, will thrive in
blossoms perfect. By mail, 10 for 60c. ; 20 for $1.00. any soil and has a longer fruiting season than any on trial”
By mail, 10 for 50c. ; 25 for $1.00.
er i i -pai f the above si dt
A SPECIAL LOW OFFER, :a0fitiiecht Waiter Buber Gtk uri °F 22 Sore s= ena tow
For the Oregon Everbearing and Parker Earle Strawberry, see page 73.
CHOICE STRAWBERRY PLANTS. 71
A GRAND COLLECTION OF STRAWBERRY PLANTS.
WHY NOT HAVE STRAWBERRIES ALL SUMMER 7?
The great success we have had in sending out collections of Strawberry Plants that would afford a continuous crop through
the greater part of the summer months, and the many flattering letters received from those who have planted our Summe1
Collection, has induced us once more to make the same offer, but in a much more liberal way than heretofore.
No garden is now considered complete without its strawberry bed, and no family but what should have a supply of this
wholesome and delicious fruit. To get the best plants is the firstand most important thing. We have been experimenting
with strawberries for a number of years, and now have over forty different kinds growing on our farm at Mechanicsyille, Pa. On
this page we offer our customers a collection of choice Strawberry Plants, which, if properly planted and cared for, will furnish
an ordinary family with a good supply of the best berries through nearly all the summer months. ta...
This collection should all be planted side by side in one patch, so as to fertilize each other. When this is done, with proper
care, in good soil, we guarantee them to well repay all the time, labor and money they cost.
Photographed Berries of our All Sammer Collection for 1892.
Mrs. F. C. MILier, Harri-
son County, Ohio, Oct. 17,
1889, writes: The All Sum-
mer Collection of strawber-
ries I got from you last spring
arrived in good condition;
they were nice, thrifty plants.
We pianted them out the 10th
of April; they all grew ex-
cepting one plant; we did
not expect to get any straw-
berries the first season, but
Were very much surprised to
\\ Wea them blossom freely and
} set fruit. We picked from
i) those twenty-nine plants |
Wy Over six quarts of the
: finest berries I ever saw.
Who can beat that the first
season from planting? We
expect a large crop next
year from our Summer
AON G
Collection.
JULIA HAWTHORNE, Mound
City, Iowa, Sept. 6, 1889,
writes: We picked over five
quarts of fine strawberries
from our All Summer Col-
lection the first season they
\ s were planted. We expect a
es fine crop next year, as they
Michael’s Early. are looking well.
The Gandy.
This Strawberry is an accidental seedling, discovered by
Mr. Michael, of White County, Arkansas, and is decidedly the
earliest good strawberry in cultivation. The plant is a
strong and vigorous grower, productive as the Crescent, and
ripens ten days earlier than any other strawberry. Has
a perfect blossom, berries large size, uniform in Shape, a rich
scarlet color and a pleasant strawberry flavor. They areas
solid as the Wilson, and good shippers. The value of a good
large strawberry, that will be fit for the table or market one
week before any other can well be appreciated. By mail, post-
paid, doz., 50c.; hundred, $1.50. By express, thousand, $7.00.
The Bubach.
This valuable
and immensely
roductive berry
as proved itself,
aiter five years’
culture, to be not
only the hardiest
but also the most
productive va-
riety in cultiva-
tion. It some-
what resembles
the Sharpless in
size and shape,
but is much
more prolific and
better quality,
and continues to
bear its beautiful
fruit a long time.
It comesina time
when berries are
most wanted,and
never fails to pro-
duce a good crop.
By mazl, 15 for
50c.; hundred,
$1.00. By express, thousand, $5.00.
This splendid new strawberry originated with Thomas G.
Zane, Camden, N. J. It is positively the latest good strawberry
in existence. The vines are strong and vigorous growers, neveF
blight or mildew, retaining their fresh green color until winter
sets in. The berries are extra large size, fine shape. Very
regular in form, sweet and delicious. The Gandy is especially
valuable for ripening its fruit when all other strawberries are
gone, thus prolonging the season several weeks. Every one
should plant the Gandy. By mail, doz., 50c.; hundred, $1.25.
By express, hundred, $1.00; thousand, $6.00.
The Gipsy.
This isamong the ; ,
earliest varieties,
and unlike most
early sorts, contin-
ues well into the
season, giving its
fruit in reduced
quantities to the
last of the straw-
berry season. So
much so is this the
case, that it might
almost be called
everbearinge. It &
is a very productive §
variety, the first &
crop being unusu-
ally heavy, berries
large, fine and ex-
cellent quality.
Berries dark, glossy
red,uniform in size,
solid and meaty.
On account of its
rich color, firmand
solid substance, de- Se =
licious strawberry SS SS
flavor, it ismuch esteemed for preserving, etc. Foliage dark
green, strong and healthy. By mail, doz., 50c. ; hundred, $1.50.
By express, thousand, $6.00.
Mrs. J. A. THomas, Zanesville, Ohio, writes: Strawberry plants arrived in good condition. They are nice, strong, healthy
plants. Please accept thanks for the extra plants... We have planted them, and they are all growing nicely.
ANOTHER GREAT BARGAIN.
We will send by mail, post-paid, twelve good, strong plants, each of the above
All Summer Varieties, for $1.00, and avarrant them to reach you in good order,
For Oregon Everbearing and Parker Earle Strawberries, see page 73,
72 SAMUEL: WILSON, MECHANICSVIELE, PA.
OTHER GOOD NEW VARIETIES OF STRAWBERRIES.
The following new and valuable kinds of strawberries have all been thoroughly tried by us, and we consider them well
worthy a trial and great acquisitions to our list of good and productive sorts.
Aap For the Oregon Everbearing and Parker Earle, see next page.
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Daisy. Idaho. Brittain.
The Daisy. Mr. Thomas G. Zaine, the originator of this new berry, says: It is especially adapted to the rough-and-tumble
way of cultivation, and will grow a larger crop of merchantable berries than any other strawberry. It is well adapted to any soil
or climate, and will produce a fine crop under any circumstances. The berries are uniformly large, fully equal to the Sharpless,
and of very superior quality. By mail, doz., 25c.; hundred, $1.00. By express, hundred, 75c.; thousand, $6.00.
Idaho. A new berry of great promise. Originated in the extreme Northwest, and highly valuable for its hardiness and
adaptability to all kinds of soils. Berries large, deep red color, firm, solid, sweet and aromatic strawberry flavor. A heavy cropper.
By mail, doz., 25c.; hundred, $1.25. By express, hundred, $1.00; thousand, $8.00.
The Brittain. A highly valuable new berry, discovered growing wild in Carbon Co., Pa. Large size, beautiful red color,
rampant grower and very productive, but particularly noted for its extra fine flavor, partaking of the taste of the Alpine Straw-
berry, so highly prized in Europe. By mail, doz., 25¢c.; hundred, $1.00. By express, hundred, 75c.
Haverland. A new variety, from Ohio, resembling Crescent in plant, growth and productiveness. Matthew Crawford, one
of the largest strawberry growers in Ohio, says: I have never seen any variety that would surpass it in luxuriant growth, freedom
from disease and immense productiveness. It sends out as many runners as the Crescent, has a perfect blossom, and the smallest
plant bearsabundantly. The fruit is large size, many specimens being nearly two inches long. Itripens early; cherry red and
excellent quality. By mail, doz., 25c.; hundred, $1.25. By express, hundred, $1.00; thousand, $7.00.
Bubach No. 132. This grand new strawberry originated with Mr. Bubach, of Dlinois, the originator of Bubach No.5. It
has somewhat the characteristics of the popular and immensely productive No. 5, but more productive and finer in appearance.
On our trial grounds they produced large crops of fine berries, although only set out the fall previous. The plant is unusually
strong, healthy and vigorous, bearing its handsome fruit well up from the ground, resembling a small bush. The crop from two
plants has filled a quart measure from one picking. The berries are unusually large size and splendid quality. By mail, doz.,
30c. ; hundred, $1.25. By express, hundred, $1.00; thousand, $7.00. j
Eureka. (We have found it.) The perfection of strawberries, both in form, color, quality, immense and long continued yield.
No other strawberry has as many good qualitiesas the Eureka. The plants are extremely hardy, vigorous and strong growers.
Very prolific and continue bearing loads of the most luscious fruit a long time in the season. The fruit is uniform, nearly all large
berries, color up nicely without any green spots on sides, and of the finest flayor imaginable. By mail, doz.,30c.; hundred, $1.25.
By express, hundred, $1.00; thousand, $7.00.
Jessie. A highly valuable berry, requires rich soil, and will produce immense crops of fine, large berries of handsome ap-
pearance and fine quality. Ripens mid-season. A good shipper. By mail, doz., 50c.; hundred, $1.25.
Lida. A new berry of great promise. The fruit is extra large size, bright crimson and good quality. Some growers claim the
Lida to be much superior to the Sharpless, both in size and quality, and much more productive. By mail, doz., 30c.; hundred, $1.25.
Louise. A new and productive strawberry, originated in the State of New York, of immense productiveness and superior
uality. The berries are uniformly large. On our grounds, the past season, the Louise hasdone wonderfully well, and is un-
oubtedly one of the best berries. Ripensin mid-season. By mail, doz., 25c.; hundred, $1.00.
Miami. A most promising late variety from the West, said to be of mammoth size, beautiful appearance, very firm, superior
quality, and a marvel of productiveness. The plant is a strong and perfect grower, showing no signs of rust. Doz., 30c.; hundred,
$1.50; thousand, $10.00.
EK. Y. TEAS writes: Compared with Sharpless, the Miami is much larger, more perfect in shape, and has no unripe tips, while
the color is a deepred.
Great Pacific (P). From Illinois. A strong, vigorous grower, making runners freely, and very productive; the berries, how-
ever, are not great in size, but they are firm and of a handsome crimson color; of fair quality. Another season’s fruiting
may show it in a more favorable light. Early. Doz., 50c.; hundred, $1.25; thousand, $10.00. i
Yale. A fine, handsome berry ; when well grown, the fruit is large, very firm and of a high, rich flavor. Well adapted to the
amateur who will give it careful culture. Late. Doz., 50c.; hundred, $1.50; thousand, $10.00.
GENERAL LIST OF STRAWBERRIES.
We are prepared at all times after March Ist, to furnish any of the following kinds at remarkably low prices for first-class
plants, tied up in bunches of fifty or one hundred, and warranted true to name. , ; Fe
We keep a limited supply of all kinds in cold frames to supply our Southern and California trade, and would respectfully invite
correspondence for any kind of strawberry plants, in lots of tive thousand or more.
Wilson’s Albany, (warranted true stock,) Cumberland, Crescent, Sharpless, Charles Downing, Jersey Queen,
Bubach No. 5, Monmouth, May King, Hoffman’s Seedling, Cloud’s, &c. By mail, post-paid, doz., 25c. By express, hun-
dred, 50c.; thousand, $3.50.
W. J. TEMPLETON & Co., St. Louis, May 31, 1890, write: We have handled Michael’s Early Strawberry largely this season, and
find them the most profitable strawberry we ever sold, coming into market a week or ten days before any other, and being large
and fine-looking berries, they always command a high price and ready sale. &g@-Sce page 71.
5 plants each of any 5 kinds named above sent for 50c., or 5 of all 12 kinds for $1.00, by mail, post-paid.
MAMMOTH WHITE DEWBERRY.
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B nts ON
BLACKBERRY.
The accompanying illustration is a
correct likeness of a plant of this
wonderful new Blackberry, recently
discovered growing in the wilds of
Washington, (formerly Washington
Territory) and which has been brought
under cultivation by Mr. W. A. Stark,
of that State. It certainly is one of
the most valuable novelties that
has been introduced for years.
The vines or canes are vigor-
ous and rampant growers,
~ attaining the height of 18 to
20 feet in a short time,
branching out from the root and car-
rying their thickness well out to the
ends. The foliage is a deep, lus-
trous green, forming a beautiful
shade when trained to arbors or
screens. But the greatest merit
of this valuable new berry is zz zts
continuous and abundant crop of
the most delicious frutt through many
weeks of the summer and fall months.
Mr. Stark, the originator, says: ‘‘No
other Blackberry I have ever seen will
—== bear such an abundant crop as this
new variety, and no other can vie with it in
sweetness, delicious flavor and good eating quali-
ties.” It has a remarkable, pleasant, refreshing, vinous
taste, melting in the mouth like a grape and entirely free
from any hard core. The berries are large to medium large in
size, grow in clusters of 4 to 5 on each stem or branch and re-
main a long time on the vines in good eating condition. From
one vine the past season we picked nearly a bushel of ripe berries.
They commence ripening early and continue to blossom and bear
fruit 6 to 8 weeksinaseason. Itis perfectly hardy inany climate
and in protected locations retain its green foliage until late in
the winter.
By mail, 2&¢c. each; 3 for 60e.; $2.00 per doz.
WiLSoON’sS
This new berry originated in Texas, but is per-
ectly hardy in any part of the United States.
tis an entirely distinct variety and differs
tom all other Dewberrius in the shape
nd appearance of the leaf, which is ‘
‘maller and more finely cut. But the
‘reatest peculiarity is in its great pro- 4
luctiveness, large size and extra fine
\uality of the fruit. Zhe originator
laims that the new White Dewberry act \
fe Sagi yhr@ aor te ee as PN ;
my other kind and of far better io Se s ;
‘uality. The vine is a strong, vigorous grow- medits a Ne ny se
‘T, the berries set thickly, ripen medium earl a es a
id are sweet and delicious to eat from the oe ena :
land, entirely free from any hard core or acid \___
aste. For culinary purposes, they are far superior pps
0 any of the black varieties, and have the desirable
\dvantage of being picked and eaten without leaving
iny dark stains on the fingers or mouth. The :
llustration shows the exact size of the berries when © © ¢
oz should have a few of these growing in their yard
By mail, 20c. each; 8 for 60c.; $1.50 per doz.
One Plant each of the above sent by mail for 40c., or 3 each for $1.00.
SI NGLE TREES BY MAIL60 crs
Bok FULLER DESGRIPTION
SEE NEXT PAGE.
FOR $1.00
ere SS We WILL SEND BY MAIL, POSTPAID, ONE CHERRY
“ee TREE, ONE BUFFALO BERRY TREE, FOUR PLANTS
OF EACH VARIETY OF STRAWBERRY NAMED:
BELOW, AND WARRANT THEM TO)
REACH YOU IN GOOD CONDITION
THE CHERRY TREE
ALONE IS WORTH THE
THE “OREGON E EVERBEARING $1
iS os PLANTS BY MAIL 5
SEE NEXT iia
NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1892 73
THE GARLY MAY PRIDE CHERRY.
On the opposite page our readers will see a lithograph likeness, drawn and ipainted from nature, of the Early May Pride
Cherry. This highly valuable cherry is a native of Indiana, where the original tree, now eighty years old, is still bearing
good crops of fine cherries. It has been propagated and g'own to a limited extent in Dubois County, Ind., for the last fifteen years,
by a few of the most enterprising farmers of that State, and certainly deserves a wider introduction, as - will undoubtedly prove
one of the most valuable cherries ever introduced.
In regard to its good and productive qualities, Mr. Daniel Milton, one of the most trustworthy and reliable persons of Dubois
County, says: I planted a few trees of the Early May Pride fifteen years ago, which have borne a good crop yearly for the last
twelve years. Ialso have a young orchard of them, that I set out five years ago last spring, and it has now borne its second crop.
The fruit looks exactly like that grown on the eighty year old tree. Mr. Milton, who is a noted fruit grower, says: The Early
May Pride somewhat resembles the Early Dyehouse and Early Richmond, (which have heretofore been considered our earliest
cherries,) but is fully ten days earlier than either. The cherries are larger and have the smallest pits of any cherry known. When
‘ripe, they are a beautiful glistening red color and have a remarkably rich, pleasant, tart flavor. They are excellent to eat from the
hand, and for cooking or canning cannot be surpassed by any other cherry. One of the most important features of this valuable
cherry is its great productiveness and earliness in beginning to fruit.
Young trees, four feet high, commence to bear second year from planting, and at the age of five years are literally loaded with
splendid cherries, forming one of the most pleasing sights imaginable. Mr. Milton says: I have trees fifteen years old, that have
borne heavy crops every year since the second year from planting. The trees are still perfectly healthy, free from knots or blight,
show no signs of decay and look asif they might last fifty years longer. The tree is extremely hardy, grows rapidly from small
shoots to the height of fifteen or twenty feet, and never fails to produce a good crop. The fruit is perfect, free from worms and
has a very attractive and tempting appearance when placed on the table. As they are the first to make their appearance in the
market, they always command a high price and ready sale. Mr. Milton sent usa crate of these excellent cherries, which reached
us early last May, before the Early Richmonds were fully grown. We know of noinvestment that will produce quicker and bet-
ter returns than to plant a few trees or an orchard of these valuable and extra early cherries. We have secured control of the
whole stock, which is not large, and offer them at the following prices: Small trees, eighteen to twenty-four inches, cut back, by
mail, each, 60c. ; 2 for $1.00. By express, four to five feet, each, 75c.; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.25; doz., $6.00; hundred, $40.00. Fifty
sent at Banded rates.
SHEPHERDI ARGENTEA.—THE BUFFALO BERRY.
Although the American buffalo has become extinct from our Western plains, yet they have left in their tracks a valuable fruit
_ bearing their name, asif Nature had ordained that these noble animals of the Western Continent should not be forgotten.
_. The Shepherdi Argentea or Buffalo Berry is a native of our extreme Northwestern country, and is yet but little known.
It certainly is a novelty of high merit and great beauty, which in time will be greatly appreciated by all lovers of the useful and
the beautiful, not only for its valuable fruit, but also for ornamental purposes. The Shepherdi Argentea is a tree-like shrub,
attaining the height of eight to ten feet, of a compact and symmetrical habit, forming a dense bush, which is literally covered
with ruby red berries through the summer, fall and winter months. The fruit is round, smooth and glossy, about the
size of common red currants, and so completely do they cover the bush, as to almost hide the foliage, which isa pale silvery green.
Owing to their sharp and acid taste, the berries are not good. to eat until touched with frost. After this they become mild and
palatable and make the best jellies or jams of any fruit that grows, not even excepting the cranberry or guava. As an ornamental -
shrub it isunsurpassed. The fruit grows in compact clusters to the very tips of the branches, remaining perfect and retaining its
bright, glossy red color the whole winter through, making an almost solid pyramid of glowing red, which in the dead of winter,
especially when the ground is covered with snow, makes a sight when once seen never to be forgotten. It is near related to the
Elegans Longpipes, but extremely hardy; will stand any degree of cold, and never fails to produce a crop of berries which can
remain on the bush all winter and be used when wanted. Small trees, by mail, each, 25c. ; 3 for 60c.
THE OREGON EVERBEARING STRAWBERRY.
The Gieean Byerbearing Strawberry has come to stay. This fact has been fully proved by our experience with them the past
season. The first and largest crop wes picked June 2d, and the plants kept on blossoming and bearing fine strawberries until
September 20th, when a frost occurred which checked their growth. There was not a day between June Ist and September
20th but that there could be found on our patch blossoms, green fruit and ripe berries. We have had persons to come
miles to see these wonderful strawberries and who did not think such a thing possible. But they invariably went away convinced
that such was the fact. This grand new strawberry originated near Mount Tabor, Oregon, and is a chance seedling found bya
gentleman living near that place. It certainly isa remarkable berry, and well deserves the name of Everbearing. It has a perfect
or bi-sextile blossom; a strong, healthy, vigorous and upright grower; commences to bear early in the season and continues to
‘ bloom and bear fruit until frost. The berries are large to very large, fine form, deep cherry red color, firm, solid, and for quality
are surpassed by no other strawberry. They are immensely productive, the first crop being the largest, but fine, large berries of
excellent quality are produced the whole season through. It came to us endorsed by the Secretary of the Oregon State Board of
Agriculture and Rev. Henry Gable, of Mount Tabor, and after a thorough trial we find it well deserves its high recommendation.
Last year our supply was exhausted long before the season was over, and we had to return hundreds of dollars for orders we could
not fill; and although we have a good stéck on hand this season, yet the demand will be so great we can only offer them in small
quantities. By mail, post-paid, 4 plants for 50c. ; 9 for $1.00; doz., $1.25.
8G We control about all the genuine stock there is for sale in the country.
Eure THE PARKER EARLE STRAWBERRY.
This is rightly called the Berry for the Million, as no other strawberry will produce such magnificent crops under the
Inost rugged care and with little or no cultivation. Another great advantage the Parker Earle has over most other kinds is its
adaptability to withstand drouth and to produce abundant crops in the dryest season. The long and fibrous roots penetrate the
ground to a great depth, which keeps the plants strong and pagorous in seasons of severe drouth, while many other kinds, under
the same circumstances, would fail to produce a crop.
Whe Parker Earle Strawberry originated in Texas, is extremely hardy and productive in any soil or climate, and especially
adapted to poor lands and light sandy soils. The flower is perfect, never failing to set fruit, and has been pronounced by experi-
mental growers the heaviest cropper of all strawberries, having yielded at the rate of fifteen thousand quarts to the acre. The
berries are regular, uniformly large, a glossy scarlet crimson color, ripen evenly all over, firm in flesh, and have a remarkably rich,
delicious strawberry flavor. Every one should plant the Parker Earle. By mail, post-paid, 3 plants, 25c. ; 6 for 40c. ; doz., 75c.
74
SILVER STAR CACTU
Is greatly admired for its bright
silvery spines radiating in the
sun, and neat yellow flowers
which it produces freely when
only oneinch high. Bears bright
red seed-pods. Each, 20c. to 50c.
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» LIVING ROCK.
(Anhalonium Fissuratum.)
No one would thinkitisa plant. Looks
like a piece of carved woodwork on
which days of labor have been spent. It
need not be watered more than once a
week. When in bloom it is yet more at-
Sold elsewhere at $2.00 to $5.00
tractive.
each. Our price is 30c. each.
THE QUEEN
This is certainly the most de-
sirable large-flowering cactus in
CACTUS.
existence. Itis of rapid growth,
sure to bloom, and easy to
manage; bears flowers often ten
inches across, delightfully fra-
grant and pure white in color.
Grows anywhere. Each, 25c.,
50c. and $1.00, according to size.
SILVER SPINES. (Opuntia
Emory.) Has broad, snow white
spines. . Fine dwarf. Large, yel-
low flowers. Perfectly hardy
anywhere. A Very rare sort, and
perhaps the finest Opuntia. 20c.
Epiphyllum Russelianum.
Fine sort. Flowers red and
white. Summer bloomer. 20c.
SAMUEL WILSON,
‘By mail, 30c.; larger plants at all prices up to $10.00.
THE QUEEN OF NIGHT. . :
Decidedly the grandest flowering plant in cultivation.
Imagine a dozen flowers unfolding with the setting sun
their hundreds of white, wax-like petals, encircled by a
wreath of gold, in continual motion! Imagine such
a flower three feet in circumference, perfuming the
air with the most delicious fragrance. It grows and
blooms with the greatest ease, requires absolutely nocare,.
living for months without water, increasing in value
yearly. We have the genuine variety, the only one with
fragrant fiowers twelve to twenty inches across.
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TEN CURIOUS CACTUS PLANTS,
BY MAIL, FOR ONE DOLLAR.
Cacti require absolutely no care. They grow for
months in the house or garden without watering, and in-
crease in value yearly. No wonder they have become
all the rage, for their flowers, which are of exquisite
beauty and fragrance, and their curious forms, ren-
der them exceedingly interesting. In winter they require
scarcely any water. Wesend by mail ten fine plants,
each one distinct and named, for $1.00; 5 for 50c.
Cereus Triangularis. Stock three angled; flowers
very large, white; sepals green. 20Oe. - t F
Cereus McDonaldi. The largest flower of all the
Night-Blooming Cereus. 20c.
MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
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CORN-COB CACTUS.
The best and finest bloomer of
all the Echinocerei; blooms when
quite young, and makes valuable
plants, which often bear forty to
fifty flowers at one time. Single
plants, 25c. to 75c.
So
THE BUTTON CACTUS.
(M. Micromeris.) —
Areal beauty. Single plant resembles
more a finely silk-embroidered button
than a plant; makes large clusters as it
becomes old, asshown in the illustration.
Price reduced to 30c. for single plants.
THE KING CACTUS.
A magnificent day bloomer,
flowers six inches across, of the
most brilliant crimson color.
Blooms first year. One of our
best. Each, 25c., 50cY and
$1.00, according tosize.
P OCACTUS ROSEA.
Flowers pink. 25c.; four
distinct sorts for 75c.
Candle Cactus. (Opuntia Lu-
rida.) Is extremely handsome,
not often found in collections.
Large branching plants, the
_ spines of which glisten in thesun.
Large yellow and purple flow:
ers, freely produced. Each, 20c.
Epiphyllum catum.
Plants of low spreading habit.
Flowers are crimson-scarlet.
Winter bloomer. 20c. —
A book on Cacti, 116 pages, 700 varieties, with mode of culture, by mail, post-paid, for 20c.
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all summer are of the most exquisite odor, and have ‘proved most valuable to
. florists for cut-flower purposes. While the foliage is quite dwarf, the flowe
_ spikes are long, a great advantage in many cases. Each, 40c. ; 6 for $2.00. ties
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HARDY CYCLAMEN.
Few plants are more desira- IN
ble than the Cyclamen. The. iy
only trouble is the tender kinds
are hard to raise, requiring
great skill and care to makea.
good bloom. We here offeran
entirely new and hardy variety
that can remain in the ground
all winter, and put out the
most beautiful flowers in the
spring, without any care what-
ever. Each bulb. will throw
up twelve to fifteen flower
stalks, twelve inches high,
each stalk crowned with large,
4 vich-looking flowers of all the
beautiful shades, including
-_rosy pink, red,carmine, yellow,
blue, etc. This is one of the
most desirable plantsin culti-
% vation, and should be found
-- in every yard and garden.
Each, 15e. ; 4 for 50c.
~ ANTHERICUM:
LILIASTRUM €
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The hardy White Day Lily. Y@% if,
- Oneof the greatest acquisitions Lf Og
(aia Rae eos we: RedeON -.. amohg hardy plants intro- -Qyg@
duced of late. The pure white flowers with which the plant seems to be coveréd
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MILLA BIFLORA. — Mexican Star
-Flower..-A most remarkable and handsome
“summer flowering bulb, succeeding admirably
in sunny positions. The flowers are pure waxy
white, with a delicate lemon yellow centre.
Each bulb produces from six to eight flowering
‘stalks, the flowers’ being, delightfully fragrant.
The cut blooms will last for days in water.
Each, 10c.; 8 for 25c.; 7 for 50c. 5 doz., 8ac.
BESSERA ELEGANS.—Coral Drops.—
Produce unique flower stems about two feet
tee supporting a dozen or more of beautiful
- pell-shaped flowers of a rich coral scarlet, with
‘distinct white cup. They bloom shortly after
being planted in the open border, ofttimes pro-
ducing a succession of flower stalks, thus
blooming until killed by frost. An excellent
- bouquet flower. Each, 10c.; 3 for 25c.; 7 for
50c.; doz., 85c.
CYCLOBOTHRA FLAVA (Golden Shell).
This golden gem makes a beautiful combination
with the Milan and Bessera. The cup-shape
flowers are rich, golden yellow, with fine black
spots on the petals; a delicate fragrance. Each,
10c.; 3 for 25c.; or 1 each of the three gems
for 25c. '
GLY pe
Pardanthus Sin en SIS. BLACKBERRY LILy.
This magnificent and curious plant, known also as Leopard Flower, ¢
comes from China, and is one of the most curious and interesting plants we have =
from the Flowery Kingdom. From the handsome foliage shoot up flower stalks |
three feet high, bearing large gorgeous flowers of the richest golden yellow and
orange, elegantly spotted with purple and crimson, which are always admired,
and attract attention no matter where grown. When the flowers have faded,
they are succeeded by shiny berries that can hardly be distinguished from black-
berries, which are highly ornamental,and used for decorating purposes in the
winter. Each, ldc.; 2 for 25c. f :
PANCRATIUM.
Pancratium Carribzum. Magnificent flowering bulbs, bearing a profusion
of waxy-like flowers, delightfully fragrant and lasting a long time in bloom.
This splendid plant, if planted early in spring, will bloom early in summer. If
planted in May or June, will bloom early in the fall. The beautiful waxy = p
flowers have a peculiar formation, are very attractive and exceedingly fragrant— =
will fill the whole room with the most delightful odor. Large bulbs, by mail, ==
Plant the Oregon Everbearing Strawberry, see page 73:
JAPANESE PIN K SPIDER LILY.
Our native white Spider Lily, Pancratium Carribzum,
pleased every one so well that the Japanese Pink and Salmon
varieties cannot fail to create another sensation. If planted in
@ warm, light position, they will prove perfectly hardy, with
some protection ; in the Southern States they thrive freely and
increase rapidly inthe open air, without any protection, bloom-
ing at the proper time. Asshown in our illustration, a clump
of bulbs produces a large number of spikes of the most delicate
jlowers, varying in their colors from pinkish salmon to pink, ver-
milion and scarlet, the petals being beautifully undulated, and
by artificial light sparkling like iewels. They bloom from Sep-
tember until November, and should be ordered as early as pos-
sible. Largest bulbs of blooming size, each, 35c.; 3 for 75c.
Nerine Undulata (Purple Spider Lily). Similar to the
above, but flowers of deep rosy purple, beautifully crimped at
edge of petals; a beautiful bloomer. Each, 5Uc.; 3 for $1.25.
WN. Sarniensis (The Guernsey Lily). As pot plants, nothing
ean be more beautiful, and if a few bulbs of Oxalis be planted
around the bulb, a thing of beauty will be had forever! Flow-
ers, flesh tosalmon. They are graceful in form as well as fine
in coloring, and very attractive. Each, 25c.; 3 for 60c.
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS.
A very stately, bulbous plant,
with large, Yucca-like leaves
growing as high as four feet.
The flowers are pure white, pen-
dent on the long, whip-like
stalks, strong bulbs, giving two
or more spikes; the number of
flowers vary from twenty to sixty
on each. The appearance is
-more like giant Snowdrops than
7 4A Hyacinthus, and as a plant for
fj, distant effect, it vies with Yucca
Yyp_\ filamentosa. With us, the plant
I Uf, is perfectly hardy and grows
Y/ jj stronger each year. It is Very
/ suitable for cemetery decoration,
for centres of beds. or for group-
ing wherever it caa_ haye room
:. to display its very distinct and
= expressive character. Eacn, 10c.;
=: 3 for 25c.; 6 for 50c.; 10 for 75c.;
=== 14 for $1.00; 25 for $1.50.
SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA. >
CRINUMS.
Crinum Capense Rosea. While much praise has been
bestowed on some Southern Crinums, sold at $1.00 to $3.00 each,
here is one which is just as beautiful, and which would be per-
fectly hardy in any but the most Northern localities, with a
slight protection. But itis really too beautiful a flower to plant
in the garden, and can best be enjoyed in-doors. Its flowers are
borne on stems two to three feet high; they are very large,
funnel-shaped, white tinged with red, and produced in umbels
of ten to twenty flowers, frequently blooming several times
during the season. When planted in the garden they enjoy
deep planting, very rich soil with an abundance of water in
summer, a warm position, and willincrease rapidly in numbers.
Do not fail to try this. Price for large blooming size bulbs,
each, 30c. to 50c. ; doz., $3.00.
_ A-variety with pure white flowers; very chaste and rare.
Each, 50c. ; doz., $4.00. :
Crinum Amer-
icanum. In every
way this rivals the
Kirky in stateliness
and grandeur.
Like it. nothing
can approach it as
a pot plant, and
where beauty of
flowers is con-
cerned, itis by some
preferred, being
ure White, waxy-
ike and fragrant,
and producing fully
asmany, if not
more flowers.
Strong flowering
_ bulbs,
2 for 50c.
C. Kirky. This
Magnificent bulb,
’ which often attains
Solanum Jas-
- minoides Grand-
iflora.
A beautiful new
i. plant, which inclines
“to a trailing or climb-
ing habit, but never
attains a greater
4)
y
We 9 hf pe fm five feet, and can be
& pinched back to a
bush form. Its flow-
ers are star-shaped
borne in enormous
panicles or clusters,
often a foot across.
s In color they are
‘MW pure white, with a
N violet tinge on back
of petals, and on the
buds. In pots itisa
fine bloomer, both
summer and winter;
but its grandeur for
out-door culture
a wall or trellis, and
showing hundreds of
panicles of bloom,
cannot be described.
stant bloomer, com-
“mencing when only
a foot high, and like
the Manettia, its flow-
= ers keep perfect a
- long time before fad-
- ing. Nomore beau-
== tiful object can be
seen than these two
vines growing side
by side and mingling
their profusion of
bloom. Strong plants,
each, 20¢e. ; 6 for $1.00,
Solanum Jasminoides Grandifiora.
each, 30c.; _
the size of six to.
height than three to
like a clematis, and
’ when trained against —
these magnificent
It isa free and con- ;
~ in a
ve
NOVELTIES SAND SPECIALTIES, FOR 1892. 77
MALAYAN JESSAMINE. Rhynchospermum Jas-
minoides.—We are pleased to be able to offer this very rare
climber, knowing that it will delight every purchaser. To be
able to have the most delicate, sweet-scented and pure
a =y : x > rf = =
TRUE ROSE OF JERICHO, “The Rolling thing
before the whirlwind,’’ mentioned by Isaiah. They are the .
, true and only Resurrection Plant mentioned in the Bible,
_ CYCAS REVOLVU- and although actually dead, havea strange faculty of open-
TA, the True Sago ing and spreading out their dried-up leaves and branches
Palm.—Every one who when places in water, and closing up again when dried. Cut,
has seen this most made direct from photograph, shows plant open and closed.
magnificent Cycas will This is an attractive article of ornament for the table, mantel-
admit that no other piece or window, and will retain its peculiar properties for
plant can equal it in twenty-five to fifty years. You will certainly enjoy it, and
grandeur. The numer- want more when yousee it. Each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
ous leaves produced THE “MEXICAN RESURRECTION PLANT,” en-
from the upper part of tirely distinct from the above, but also interesting. Each, 16c.;
the stems are used ex- 2 for 25c.
tensively by florists for
decoration, and usually
sell at $5.00 per pair,
and old plantsare often
Malayan Jessamine.
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sold at $100 to $200 per I<
pair. We have a fine 7
stock of plants, well ies !
rooted and established |
in pots at prices rang- —~Trey
- ing from 7dc. to $50.00 \ | SS
each; but dry roots we N
- mail at 50c.each. These
Cycas Revoluta. — prices are very low.
ORCHIDS.
Orchids have become very popular within the tast few years, and
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the price has been much reduced. Weoffer belowa few choice varieties
of fine form, great beauty and easy culture. They can be grown attached \
to pieces of bark, wood, etc.; require a moist atmosphere. LEZEN AZ SS
~ EPIDENDRUM VENOSUM (Butterfly Orchid).—A handsome Y GA SS INV GSK G/N i
sort, bearing a profusion of fine rich flowers of pink and green shades, 4 FZ = ea Ge = Th
changing to yellow and chocolate with age. Clusters, 30c.; 2 for 50c.
CATTLEYA CITRINA.—Large, bright, lemon-colored flowers,
delightfully fragrant; blooms from May to August. A magnificent va-
riety, of easy culture. 7oc.
TILLANDSIA BRACTEATA (Air Plant).—A valuable species of easy culture. /
_ Can be grown in conservatories or bay windows attached to a piece of bark. Flower FY
stalks eighteen inches; neat purple blossoms; fragrant. Each, 25c.
LAELIA MAJALIS.—Flowers bright silvery rose, lip blotched crimson purple,
margined rosy lilac; Juneand July. 75c. ‘ \
LYCASTE AROMATICA.—Flowers yellow, disposed in spikes; free flowering, 4 iN i} A ii ie
blooming during winter and spring, remaining in beauty for weeks. 7c. | HU | il AIH
A REMARKABLY LOW OFFER.—We will send one each of the above- :
- named orchids, by mail, for $2.00. Epidendrum Venosum.
; For plants of Marguerite Carnation, see page 92.
quill
78 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
IPOM#A
MEXICANA,
Tuberous
rooted Morn-
ing Gliory.—
This beautiful climber has @
dark glossy green, clear-cut
foliage, somewhat resembling
a Passion Vine. It forms a
root.the size of a small Dahlia,
which is safely wintered in
the cellar, and when planted
out in the spring, will grew rapidly
and be in flowerin a short fime. The
vine produces its large, satiny, violet-
crimson flowers in clusters, and unlike
any of iisspecies, remains open all day b |
long. Good, strong bulbs, each, 20c.; if!
3 for 50c.; 7 for $1.00.
GLOXINIAS. Beautiful summer flowering
bulbs; their large, wide, open flowers are very
showy and charming; the throat is often
beautifully spotted; the leayes-are thick and
substantial. Each, 20¢.;.3 for 50e.
Ipomxa Mexicana.
JAPANESE IRIs
fa, 7 (iris Kempferi). Themag- |
aL: yj nificence of these splendid |
= f LEY new -Iriseés surpasses de-
BE Says oe - . Seription in beauty, size of
flower, richness of coloring. They are grand! <The flowers are
enormous, averaging frei six to.eicht inchesacross, and of inde-
scribable and charming hues and-colors, varying like watered
silk in the sunlicht, the prevailing eolors being white, crimson,
tose, lilac, lavender, violet and bime, each fiower usually repre-
senting several shades. - Each, 20c.; 3 for 50ce.
IRIS SIBERICA. arge, showy, blue flowers, veined
- with violet.. Each, 20¢.; 4 for 50c.
TRIS FLORENTINA. Flowers pure white, handsome
variegated leaves, striped with green. Each, 20c.; 4 for 50c.
: Si ver-Striped. Peperomia.
Silver-Striped Peperomia.
| .. Sothick and waxy-like are the leaves of this parlor gem,
| that almost every one takes it for an artificial plant. The color
along the veins is bright green, the intervening space beinga
metallic white. The whole leaf hasthe appearance of being
, powdered with silver.
AS an ornament for
a dinner table or for
parlor windows it is
excellent, as it re-
quires but little light
and stands much ill-
usage. It improves
from year to year,
The small spikes of
woite flowers are also
interesting. Each,
35c. ; 4 for $1.00.
ARUM SANCTUM.
The magnificent
flowers of this re-
markable Calla are
sweet-scented and
often over a footlong,
geven to nine inches
across, and very
beautifully shaped;
color, the richest
velvety black imag-
inable; the spadix.
rises ten to twelve
inches and is ebony
A. Maculatum Album (Spotted Calla). What can be
more beautiful near Easter time than a fine plant of this
charming lily? Were this high priced, it would, perhaps, re-
ceive greater praise—yet few decorative plants could be more
ornamental. Extra large bulbs, for immediate growth and
flowering, dry, each, 15ce.; doz., $1.50.
Calla Ethiopica (The White Calla). Large, blooming
bulbs, each, 30c. ; small size, 15c.
black ; splendid, rich
green, luxuriant
foliage. Give the
bulb rich soil and
lenty of room.
ch, $1.25.
For the new Marguerite Carnation and Pride of Asia, see page 92.
5
9te2 pyEEre
water.
w/ cut, grow to a length of three to
y four feet, and are beautifully
striped crosswise, with broad
white variegations on a dark
A
res
Lys
=
Sse st. > >
ane?
abundantly grown for positions
™ out of the reach of sunlight,
where other ‘plants will not
thrive. When you consider that
it can be placed in any position
in any-roomand do well, its great
is, usefulnessisatonce apparent. It
- hasa singular beauty for decora-
tive purposes, which other plants
do not possess, and is useful for
both winter and summer. For
vases out of doors and baskets it
is a fine centre-piece, and grows
== splendidly during summer. Fine
“= plants, each, 30c. ; 4 for $1.00.
are.
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ARDISIA
Japanese Christ-
mas Berry.—This
charming house
plant is sure to give
Satisfaction. The
white flowers,
which themselves
last fora long time,
are succeeded by
many clusters of
coral-red ber-
ries, which remain
on the plant not
only months, but
often for years, so
-that itis alwaysin
fruit and foliage,
and always beauti-
ful. Last year num-
bers of plants were
imported from Ja-
pan for Christmas
decoration, which
sold at fabulous
= prices. Itshould not
- be confused with
the ‘‘Jerusalem
Cherry.”’ Each, 35c.
bear several clusters; rapidgrowth Each, 15c, ; 2 for 25c.
Re hs Don’t fail to plant the Maren
green ground. It is a rare and |
eautiful plant, which’ should be -
~Oxalis Ortgiest. ae
No other oxalis in cultivation can compare with this new
variety, from the Andes of Peru. To begin with it blooms the
whole year round=- Its bright golden. star-likefiowers cover the
whole plant in-profusion, m-doors or out. Next we must ad-
mire its peculiar foliage, fish-tail like, dark olive green leaves
above and purple below, affording the most pleasing contrast.
Even the leaf stalks, which are bright red, add beauty to the
whole. Itis indeed a grand plant, and cannot be too highly
praised, being as entirely different from any other oxalis as if
it belonged to a different species. Each, 20c.;3 for 50c.
ae
ite Trumpet Flower. ame:
BRUGMANSIA. An old plant, offered under many names,
but one which cannot be sufficiently praised. The striking
beauty of specimens bearing from twenty to fifty flowers often
a foot long, of a creamy white color, and highly sweet-
scented, is something seldom to be forgotten. It makes a mag-
nificent lawn plant, which can be wintered ina cellar or be
kept growing during the winter, when flowers will be had
during holidays. It can be relied upon to thrive and. bloom
freely, and when it once has flowered, no one will ever part
with it. In fact, it is one of the plants that you cannot do
without, if you have a garden or greenhouse. By mail, each,
25c. ; extra large, by express, $1.00 to $2.00. :
THE CINNAMON VINE. A beautiful, rapid climber,
forming a canopy of bright green leaves and delicate, small
white fiowers, with most delightful cinnamon odor. Splendid
for window ornaments or out-door culture. They are ie |
valuable for covering arbors or screens, and will live out
winter. The roots continue to increase in size each year. A
lady, writing from Ohio, says: It is a splendid vine of rapid
growth and a perfume that isperfect. Single bulbs, by mail,5c.;
3 for 10c.; doz., 20c.; One year old roots, by mail, 15c. ; 2 for 25e.
orite Carnation, see page 92,
NEW HARDY ORANGE.
Citrus Trifoliata.
The Trifoliate Orange is the hardiest of all oranges and
will live out all winter and stand our Northern climate with
little or no protection. In the extreme Northwest or Canada,
they should be lightly covered with cedar boughs, brush, or
anything convenient. In the parks around New York, Phila-
delphia and most of the Western cities, they can be found
growing luxuriantly, blooming and fruiting profusely. To have
a beautiful orange tree blooming and bearing its golden fruit
in your door-yard or lawn is a sight to gladden the heart or
cheer the mind of the most sorrowful. This can now easily be
done, as this hardy variety will thrive, grow and bring forth its
blossom and fruit same as apples, peaches or plums. You need
not go to Florida to see orange trees, but can have them grow-
ingin yourowndoor-yard at little cost. The Trifoliate Orange
is of dwarfish; compact habit, attaining the height of 10 to12 feet
in as many years, but commences to blossom and bear fruit sec-
ond or third year from transplanting. The tree will thrive and
flourish in pots or tubs, but is best suited for open ground and
out-door culture. The leaves are a beautiful dark glossy green,
drop from the tree at approach of winter, but are the first to
put out in the spring, making, with its rich, waxy, sweet-
scented flowersand bright golden fruit, an object of the most
delightful appearance the whole summer and fall. The fruit is
medium in size, spicy and fragrant, with a peculiar flavor of
A a Trees, by mail, post-paid, each, 25c. ; 3 for 50c.; 6 for
THE OTAHEITE ORANGE.
This, although
not hardy, is one
of the most beau-
tiful little orange
treesin existence
and the one that
is extensively
used to decorate
the tables of high-
toned parties in
New York and
other large cities.
Indeed, nothing
can be more
beautiful than
one of these
dwarf, compact
little trees in the
dead of winter,
loaded with its
pink blossoms
and beautiful
round golden
j a5 fruit. The trees
grow 2 to 214 feet high, in as many years, commence to bloom
and bear second year from planting, and are never without
fruit and flowers. The fruit is borne in abundance, about 2
‘inches in diameter, very thin skin, sweet and deliciously fra-
grant. The flowers are a deep rose color, splendid for decorating
or bouquets, remain fresh fora long time after being cut, an
are easily raised in a 6-inch pot. By mail, each, 30c. ; 2 for 50c.
rich, fragrant,
SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA. pie
CATTLERY GUAVAS.
We here offer another
charming little tree, not
only valuable as a house
ornament, but highly use-
ful as a fruit-bearing plant.
The Cattlery Guava,
when once fairly known,
will be eagerly sought for
and find a place in every
parlor, green-house and
conservatory. It is entirely
distinct from any other
guava, bearing fruit of the
most delicious flavor, which
can be eaten from the hand
or made into preserves,
pies, tarts, etc. The plants
when only 2 years old are
loaded with fruit and flow-
ers, keep on ripening and
blooming the whole season
through. It is said to be ¥
one of the most beautiful
fruit-bearing shrubs in ex-
istence,retaining its bright. ; ¥
evergreen foliage winter and summer, and never without its
Tich, tempting fruit. Single trees, by mail, 25c. ; 3 for 60c.
PLEROMA SPLENDENS.
This isa new plant, which flowers at all times of the year,
and is especially valuable for winter decoration. Wherever it
has been grown it has given the greatest satisfaction, and one
hears nothing but praise said of it. Its blossoms are borne
freely, and are very large and showy, of a rich purple blue
color. A plant is never too small to bloom, and will in time
grow to be several feet tall, and branch freely. They are de-
sirable either as pot plants for summer and winter bloom or
for bedding out during summer, like a Lantana or Heliotrope.
Each, 20c. ; 6 for $1.00.
ISMENE CALATHINUM,
(Peruvian Sea Daffodil.)
No other bulb that we have grown has pleased and sur-
prised us more than this. Most works on bulbs advise us to
keep these dry during winter, yet our bulbs began to make
foliage early in November and when potted and watered, re-
warded us by New Year with the most fragrant and lovely
white flowers imaginable; in saape they are unlike any Pan-
cratium we know of—more like some giant Narcissus. One
spike will often produce twelve to fifteen flowers; each meas-
ures five inches in length, and the same bulbs planted out in
_April bloomed again repeatedly during June and July. The
bulbs are very tenacious of life and do not lose their
bloom buds by being kept dry; indeed, some kept unplanted —
from October until June are now in flower. A whole stem
when in bud and placed in water will expand its flowers for
many gays. Being new and handsome, it is sure to please. Each,
35c.; 2 for 65c. y
One Trifoliate Orange, one Otaheite Orange and one Cattlery Guava, sent by mail for 700.
SELECTED LIST, OF FLOWER SEEDS. Sr
A SELECTED LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS.
COMPRISING ANNUALS, BIENNIALS, PERENNIALS AND GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS.
We claim to be one of the largest growers and importers of flower seeds in America, having many acres devoted to this purpose
alone. Besides this, we import large quantities of some varieties from Europe which cannot be grown to advantage in the United
States. We make it a special part of our business to test all flower seeds before sending them out. Hence our cus-
tomers can depend upon getting them reliable and sure to grow. All flower seeds are sent by mail, post-paid, on
receipt of price, and warranted to grow if planted according to directions printed on each packet. For the convye-
nience of our customers we have them all numbered, so that when ordering, all you have to do is to give the number opposite
each yariety. This saves trouble in writing hard names and helps us in filling the order.
4@~ Please note our prices, which will be found very low for many choice and expensive varieties.
PREMIUMS ON FLOWER SEEDS.
Although our prices will be found very reasonable for fresh, reliable and warranted flower seeds, yet in order to introduce
them as widely as possible and to make inducements to our customers to form clubs, we offer the following premiums:
For 50c. we will send flower seeds in pkts. amounting to 65c. For $1.00 we will send pkts. amounting to
$1.35. For $2.00 we will send pkts. amounting to $3.00. For $3.00 we will send pkts. amounting to $5.00.
For $4.00 we will send pkts. amounting to $7.00. For $5.00 we will send pkKts. amounting to $10.00.
DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING FLOWER SEEDS.
The first requisite is RELIABLE SEED; we spare no pains or expense to procure the very best. A thorough trial of our seeds will
do more to establish this fact in the minds of our patrons than any statement by us would be likely to do.
The seeds of some species are very small and delicate, and, from many causes, are liable to fail, particularly when sown in the
open ground. If sown too early, the earth lacks the warmth necessary to insure germination; if covered too deeply, the delicate
sprouts cannot force their way through; if heavy rains ensue, the seeds may be entirely washed away, or the soil beaten down
and crusted over, or left in such a wet condition as to cause the seeds to decay. Again, the sowing may be followed by extreme
heat ane crouse: and, if the seeds have become at all swollen, they are liable to become dry again; in such a case they are
utterly ruined.
The middle of May is early enough, in this latitude, to sow most kinds in the open ground ; tooearly sowing is a great mistake.
Small and delicate seeds must be covered very lightly with earth; the finest of them had better be sown without any covering be-
yond the simple pressure of a smooth board; the largerand more hardy seeds may be planted deeper and some of them earlier.
A rather light, sandy loam suits most flowers; and in such soils seeds germinate well. Some flowers thrive best in a rather
shady situation and in heavy soils (the Pansy is a notable example), while other species do best upon light soils, exposed to the full
rays of the sun; this is particularly true of the Portulaca. A partial shading is necessary to protect those delicate seedlings that
eome from very small seeds. The seeds of nearly all the annual and many of the biennials and perennials may be sown in March
or April under glass, in frames, in green-houses, or in small boxes in any sunny window. In this way a good stock of plants may
be had at small expense, and a gain of several weeks made in the season of blooming; and when the plantsare set out of doors,
further transplanting is not required. Shallow boxes, two to three inches deep, and with open seams at the bottom, are the best
in which tostart theseeds. Fill these boxes to within half an inch of the top with good rich soil, mixed with about one-fourth
sand; or, if convenient. procure some fine leaf-mould from the woods. Make the surface level and smooth, and upon this scatter
the seeds Span: Use a fine sieve, with which sift carefully over the seeds just enough earth to cover them. Afterwards shower
them with tepid water, using a fine sprinkler, and keep the boxes in a temperature as near sixty degrees as possible. Avoid much
watering unless the surface of the soil appearsdry. Transplant into other boxes when the plants are large enough to handle, set-
ting them an inch apart. Sometimes the young seedlings are attacked by a minute fungus, which causes them to ‘‘damp off.” In
such a case no time is to be lostin transplanting into other boxes. In setting plants out into the heds or borders, allow liberal
space for each; crowding too many into a small area is a mistake very often made.
1. Abobra (Viridiflora).’ A pretty ornamental plant of the eo aie
gourd species, producing bright scarlet fruit, contrast- iy
ing finely with the dark green foliage.................cses0 5
2. Abronia. Beautiful trailing plants, bearing sweet-
scented verbena-like flowers, excellent for hanging-
baskets, rockeries or beds; half-hardyannuals, mixed, 5
8. Abronia (Arenaria). A beautiful yellow variety......
4. Abronia (Umbellata). Rosy Lilac, white eye............ 5
5. Abutilon (Chinese Bell
Flower). Handsome
shrubby plants of easy
eulture, with beautiful
bell-shaped flowers,
erimson yellow and
white ground, richly
veined ; will bloom four
months from seed, start
inatemperature of sixty
p11. Ageratum. Neat,
effective plants for bed-
ding or single speci-
mens, blooming freely
Winter and summer;
sow the seed in March
or April, and prick out
and plant in May; half-
hardy annual; twelve
inches; mixed ............ 5
1144. Ageratum (Mexica-
num). Useful for bou-
GUTS OT ei eee os 5
12. Ageratum (Lasseaux).
Rose; green-house
Perennial Seen ee 19
13. Ageratum (Little Dor-
Tit). Splendid blue;
excellent for bedding
degrees; tender peren- and pot flowers......... 10
nial, two to four feet... 15 | § a 14. Agrostemma (Rose of
6. Acanthus. A valuable, _ Ageratum. Heayen). Ornamental
ornamental-foliaged and charming little
plant, suitable for the hardy perennial, producing flowers on long slender
lawn; in luxuriant SLEMS' 2 ONE FOOE Ness estonees asa eaeeee eee hoes eestes ee ee §
growth the greater part 15. Allamanda (Schotti). Hot-house climber, bearing
of the year; twenty to magnificent golden yellow flowers in clusters............ 15
twenty-four inches 16. Alonsoa (Mask Flower). Strikingly brilliant colors;
high ; protect in winter; per Ne until frost; also suitable for house culture;
a hardy perennial............ 10 halfhardy annuals misccd O83 Set ee 5
. 7. Achillea(Ptarmica 17. Alonsoa (Grandifiora). Bright scarlet, large flowering ;
Abutiion. Plena). Very free-flow- HEIHt CIS NTCEM AN CHESS cocescescees se okoc cho acenaue ue ove 8
- ering, hardy perennial 18. Alonsoa (Linifolia). Orange-scarlet; eighteeninches. 5
of branching habit; useful for cut flowers and ceme- 19, Alyssum (Sweet). This is one of the finest edging
MORISSET GCCTL LMNCNCS. co ccocesccas-acancacsceveserwasencscnccascccess 15 plants; the globular bushes are covered with sweet-
8. Adonis (Pheasant’s Eye). Showy, hardy annual, with scented white flowers; annual; six inches..... ............ &
finely cut foliage; the bloom lasts a long time............ 5 | 20. Alyssum (Little Gem). Dwarf, compact habit; three
9. Agapanthus (Lily of the Palace). Bulbous-rooted to five inches; it begins to bloom when quite young,
plant, producing large umbels of blue flowers; protect and continues till late in the fall, the plants being a
roots in a cellar from frost; three feet........................ 10 solid mass of white the whole season................... 10
' 10. Agathea Ceelestis (Blue Marguerite). Cineraria-like 21. Alyssum (Saxatile). Hardy perennial; showy yellow
: flowers; free blooming, hardy annual ; two feet......... 5 flowers; blooms first season from SEE... 2. cee cee cee see eee
For Marguerite Carnations and Pride of Asia Poppy, see page 92.
82
SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
22. Amaranthus. Very showy, rapid-growing annuals,
With very effective flower spikes or brilliant colored
foliage ; sow earlyin not too rich soil................... = Bi
= 3. Amaranthus Cauda-
tus (Love Lies Bleed-
ing). Dark-red panicles,
exceedingly attractive.
Amaranthus Cruen-
tus (Prince’s Feather).
Erect, flowering, bright
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Amaranthus Gibosus.
Purplish-red, drooping
panicles; frequently
two and a half feet
long. The main stem
is strong and stiff.........
26. Amaranthus (Gordo-
ni, or Sunrise). Bronzy
crimson foliage, shad-
ing off to brilliant
scarlet tufts of leaves
. ontopof the stalk, the
lower leaves having a
scarlet band through
the centre ; three feet...
Amaranthus (Princess of Wales). Foliage carmine,
orange-green and bright yellow ; remarkably showy...
Amaranthus Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat), Leavesyellow,
Ted and greem; three Leeb............ree see eseceesce cee seeee ere cee
Amaranthus Salicifolius (Fountain Plant). Of pyra-
midal drooping habit, branching close to the ground ;
green, with orange, crimson and bronze...............000+
Anagallis Grandiflora (Pimpernelle). Pretty dwarf
compact plants; free flowering; covered with bright
colored fiowers; half-hardy annual ; six inches.........
Anemone (Wind Flower). The bright colors and
grace of these hardy bulbous-rooted plants are very
pleasing; easily raised from seed; producing large
flowers early in the spring; fine for bouquets..............
Ah 32. Antirrhinum (Snap-
Dragon). One of our
most showy and free-
flowering border plants,
thriving luxuriantly in
any kind of soil. The
new varieties are’ very
handsome; hardy per-
ennials; mixed............
33. Antirrhinum (Fire-fiy).
Orange and scarlet,
with white throat........
Antirrhinum (Pictur-
atum). A new variety
of great beauty; very
distinct; striped and
blotched ; all colors.
935. Antirrhinum (Tom
Thumb). Very rich
colors; about six
inches high ; mixed.....
36. Aquilegia (Columbine).
A favorite border plant;
suitable for rockeries; shaded and variously colo
Howers 5. hardy: perenMials, Ses scccssecssacse- escola daveevounwens
Aquilegia (Chrysantha, Golden-Spurred). A bushy,
strong growing kind, with bright golden-yellow fiow-
eTS; In bloom the Whole SCASOD...... 222.12. ee cee coscee cee seece
Aquilegia, choice double 3 mixed ws... oo. ecee cee eee cee eee
Asperula (Azurea). A neat, hardy dwarf annual;
bearing early in spring ‘beautiful clusters of sweet-
Scented. bine flowers... nee cute eee eee
Asperula (Hexaphylla). A fine white flowering
SPECIES ss VETY SWCCLE.: «<-<.5..sepetenaseannees «00 scde- Speen scene eee
Asphodelus. Highly ornamental, hardy perennials,
bearing spikes of very attractive flowers; two feet......
42. Asters. Choice, Mixed............cccccsececscceeee seencnssasea sien
43. Asters (Betteridge’s Prize). Animproved form of the
German Quilled Aster, very large flowers; mixed......
Asters (Chrysanthemum Flowered). Compact growth;
flowers three to four inches in diameter; good for
succession ; laterthan others; pure white..........-..s000
45. Asters (Cocardeau or New Crown). Central petals pure
white; bordered with bright rich-colored outer petals;
very double and large; eighteen inches...................+
46. Asters (New Comet). The long and twisted petals
much resemble the Japanese Chrysanthemum. The
plant grows in a regular pyramidal shape to a height
of twelve or fifteen inches; the flowers are large and
double, of a lovely delicate pink, bordered with white
47, Asters (Dwarf Peony Perfection). Growsabout twelve
inches high; of very neat and compact habit. The
large, beautifully incurved flowers are very rich and
brilliant in color; very profuse DIOOMET..........2.s00se000
Asters (Dwarf Pyramidal Bouquet). Of very dwarf
and compact habit; growing only tenor twelve inches
high; forming a perfect bouquet of lovely flowers;
the large, perfectly formed flowers are in all the most
brilliant colors; the plant is yery desirable for pot-
culture ; choice mixed colors...........0.. Sa dveneuncanicenss
Amaranthus Gibosus,
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Asters.
49, Asters (German Quilled). Perfectly double quilled
flowers, of beautiful Mixed COLOTMS............s.ceee seeeee eeeees
50. Asters (Giant Emperor). Very double and of great
size; fine form and brilliant color; mixed
51. Asters (Goliath). A robustand strong growing variety;
splendid large flowers of perfect form; mixed............
52. Asters (Harlequin). This class produces flowers of
very odd and striking appearance; some of the
petals have two shades of color; and the whole
plant makes a avery pleasing effect; of pyramidal
shape, twelve to eighteen inches high................000-- 0+.
53. Asters (Imbricated Pompon). Perfectly shaped and
beautifully imbricated 3 Mie... eeesseceeeeceeeeeeee
54. Asters (Mont Blanc). Magnificent; large snow-white
flower; four inches in diaMete..........ccccscccceseceseeeseneens
55. Asters (Rose Flowered). Pyramidal; regularly im-
bricated ; large double flowers; brilliant colors.........
56. Asters (Shakespeare). A very pretty class, with perfect
. double flowers of various colors....... eacanseneorenesessceee —
Asters (New Victoria). Large, perfectly formed, im-
bricated flowers; plant of pyramidal habit; mixed...
58. Asters (Washington). Fine; large flowers, measuring
four to five inches in diameter; mixed..................2..+
59. Asters (Perennial mixed). Hardy herbaceous plants,
ee in any good garden soil; saved from a
splendid collection of single VarietieS............-cseeeseeeee
New Comet Aster.
60. Auricula. A well-known fayorite of great beauty;
umbels of fragrant flowers of many colors; half-
hardy perennial; six inches; choicest mixed.............
61. Azalea (Indica). Beautiful shrubby plants, covered
with a massof bloom; growing best in a mixture of
rich, fibrous peat and sand ; saved from a collection of
showy, various-colored flowers; three feet........... Siete
Please see New Marguerite Carnations, page 92,
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SELECTED LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS.
83
WILSON’S SUPERB MIXED
Double Camelia Flowered Balsams.
62.
73. Begonia
Balsams. These are unquestionably the largest,
finest and most double strain of mixed balsams in
cultivation. Many of the fiowers are two and a half
inches across, double as arose, and of all the most
beautiful colors imaginable, crimson, garnet, red,
pink, purple, lavender, blush, pure white, lilac, scarlet
spotted, ete. Nothing can be more beautiful than a
bed of these immense rose flowered balsams. Choicest
pisboge 0 Mju dey) Sees eects cnet cteeee ete eee sae axwae tetas
Balsams (Double White Perfection). Large snowy-
White Howers: ‘Very CHOICE...::~-se.. scree sc-ceoe eects saan nes
Balsams (King of Balsams). Very large and double ;
beautiful cherry red; flowers in great profusion.........
Balsams (Mt. Etna). Fiery red, slightly blotched with
White Saree amd COURIC ssicc.-cscaseeece secteeesee a —neene~t cnave
Balsams (Mt. Vesuvius). Dark red, spotted with
purple very Choiceieeceete-s-co-<so See eer
Baisams (Perfection). Dark and light purple shades ;
unusually couble; a perfeet mass of flowerts.... ..........
Balsams (Solferino). White, spotted and striped with
Begonia (Hybrida; mixed), Beautiful varieties, wit
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Begonia (Tuberous-rooted, single mixed). These are
becoming more popularevery year, and deservedly
so, for there is nota much preitier sight than a col-
lection of these brilliant flowers; individual florets
often measure four to six inches across, and range in
color through white, yellow, pink and all the reds.
=e early they will bloom the first season ; choice
BAER OG oan caesar eves eSaat soe Sntencd a eet ateSunnces on-seavtecusseesccct~
Tuberous-Rooted Begonia.
bee Sai eaten double mixed).
Showy and double; very, brilliant colors...................
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88. Calliopsis (Lanceolata).
74. Bellis (Double Daisy). One of the most charm-
ing and, delightful of small plants; easily
raised from seed; thriving in a cool place;
half-hardy perennial; six inches
Bellis (Longfellow). This variety produces
dark rose-colored flowers on long stems; very
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Bocconia (Japonica). A beautiful plant for
single specimens or groups on the lawn; white-
reen foliage, with spikes of cream-colored
owers; hardy perennial ; five feet.................
Brachycome (Swan River Daisy). Beautiful
dwarf-growing plants, desirable for borders or
edgings; light blue and white; half-hardy.....
Browallia. Plants completely studded with
their beautiful winged flowers during the
whole summer; also excellent for pot culture
in the winter; half-hardy; blue and white.....
Browallia (Roselli). Dense; compact habit;
large pale blue and white flowers...............000
Cacalia (Tassel Flower). Sometimes called
Lady’s Paint Brush ; scarlet and orange flowers
in great profusion; half-hardy; eighteen inches
Sa, $l. Calceolaria
(Hybrida
Grandifiora ;
tall mixed).
The finest
large flower-
ing and most
floriferous
sorts; richest
colors ; twen-
75.
76.
Calceolaria
(Hybrida
Grandifiora
Pumila Com-
pacta). Anew
strain of
dwarf, com-
pact, strong
growing
sorts; large
and brilliant
spotted flow-
Calceolaria. ers; one foot
Calendrinia (Grandifiora). Fine dwarf creeping
plants, for hanging baskets or rock-work ; rosy pink.
Calendula (Pot Marigold). Showy, free-flowering,
hardy annuals, growing in any garden soil; fine for
beds or borders ; continues in bloom until frost..........
Calendula (Prince of Orange). <A very attractive
variety, producing a great display of light orange-
colored flowers, striped with dark maroon, from early
summer until frost; twelve to eighteen inches high...
Calliopsis (Drummondii, or Golden Wave). For @
mass of bright golden color this is probably the most
effective of all annuals. Plant bushy and compact,
about two feet high, and covered with golden yellow
flowers from June until Octobet..............2..sccee cence cee eee
Calliopsis. Of compact dwarf growth; a long time
in bloom ; flowers yellow, bright orange and dark red
Calliopsis Lanceolata.
One of the most showy,
hardy plants grown. Very large pure yellow flowers,
two inchesacross, borne on long stems; unequaled for
cutting. <A decided acquisition; hardy perennial......
Don’t fail to plant Pride of Asia Poppy, see page 92.
ty inches...... :
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90.
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98.
99.
100.
101.
102.
SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
Callirhoe. A pretty plant, producing an abundance
of rich sca.riet colored flowers ;: hardy annual ; two feet
Campanula (Canterbury Bells). Well-known favor-
ites, producing bell-shaped flowers in many colors;
hardy perennials; will flower the first season if
planted early; Mixed... cesses eee cesceese estes cnencneee
Campanula Cup and Saucer.
Campanula (Cup and Saucer). A beautiful class of
the Campanula; grows twoand a half feet high, and
is covered with flowers resembling a cup and saucer;
color white, rose and sometimes D1UE..................ceeeee
Candytuft. A beautiful and useful hardy annual,
fine for growing in beds OF MASSES...............ceeeeeeesceeeee
Candytuft. White;sweetscented; one foot...............
Candytuft. Dark crimson; extra fine; sweet scented
Candytuft (Dwarf Hybrid). Abundant flowers on
dwarf plants; pure white to dark purple.................2.
Candytuft (Tom Thumb). Six inches high, fifteen
inches across, covered with large white flower heads..
Candytuft (White Rocket). Extra fine large trusses of
pure white flowers, highly prized by florists and valu-
able for cut flowers 5 ONC L0OL...... ....c cee s-seeeoeccceresrosese ose
Canna Gigantea (Indian Shot). Stately foliage
plants, very desirable for large beds on the lawn or
as single specimens; large broad leaves, with central
spike of scarlet flowers; eight feet high.....................
Canna Gigantea. Mixed; embracing varieties with
red, bronze and green foliage, and yellow, orange and
red flowers; roots can be wintered like a dahlia.........
Carnation (Perpetual aud Tree). Always charming
for their delightful spicy fragrance and brilliant
colors. For pot culture in winter or summer bed-
dings choice” mixed +: fine Strain. .2.2) ccd he. w0s vscseseecoeke
Carnation (Grenadin). Early dwarf variety; bril-
hiant double scarlet flO Wers: 222.5 <.c.cecadesscscoease oe lees eat
Carnation (Picotee). Double, mixed; petals edged
with purple, red or rose; half-hardy perennials..........
SA Wer 5) 103. Celosia
AR n\n (Cockscomb,
C7 Glasgow
iPEy eI Zie=) =
Highly or-
namental
plants, pro-
ducing
b-
flowers; @a@
dwarf sort,
with mam-
moth dark
crimson
heads... csc.
Celosia
(Giant Em-
press). A
very strik-
ing variety,
with im-
104.
Glasgow ‘Prize.
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5
5
10
5
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10
105.
115.
116.
117.
118.
119.
120.
Celosia (Plumosa Superba). A very beautiful vari-
ety, bearing in great profusion beautiful feathery
plumes of brilliant scarlet and golden yellow flowers
Celosia (Princess Feather). A bushy pyramidal
plant, with long feathery spikes............... seco nobeace tests
Centaurea (Blue Bottle, or Corn Flower). In bloom
all summer, of easy culture; mixed............0. ccc. ec eeeee
Centaurea (White-Leaved). Hardy annual, desirable
for borders and edgings........... Rawesiscs Soetvenecebaacteereede
Centranthus (Basket Flower). Hardy annual,
blooming freely all summer; long tubed flowers......
Chrysanthemum. Showy and effective hardy an-
* nual, producing flowers all through the summer;
two feet ; mixed varieties............... See rooencc aren
Chrysanthemum, Coronarum. Pure double
white flowers; blooms freely all summet..................
Chrysanthemum Eclipse). An ex Cendane ly
showy variety. Its large single flowers (two and a
half inches across), of pure golden yellow, with a
bright purplish scarlet ring on the rays’ brown
Centre, very beaut. once cru, cer esearcarssceenieee re eee was
Chrysanthe-
mum, Frutes-
cens (‘Paris Dai-
sies’’). Plants coy-
ered all summer
with white star-
like flowers, with
a yellow centre;
extensively used
for cut flowers in
Europe; peren-
nial wie. eee
Chrysanthe-
mum (Hardy
Perennial Varie-
ties). Blooming
in the autumn:
entirely different
from the above.
Large double
flowers,Japanese,
Chinese Ane-
mone and Pom-
pon varieties. It
is very interest-
ing to watch each
plant unfold its
flowers; mixed...
Cineraria (Cape Asters). Very attractive, free-
flowering green-house plants, blooming during
winter and spring. Though perennials, they do
best treated as tender annuals.
Cineraria (Hybrida Grandifiora. Tall, mixed). Extra
selected seed from prize varieties; most beautiful
COLOTS ; CWO fECL........scceccenvere Seccetsncaacmmareteetnatessaboes Seu
Cineraria (Grandiflora, dwarf, mixed). Produce the
same large and brilliant flowers as the above vari-
“ Paris Daisy.”
ety, but only grow about one foot high................see0
Cineraria (Dusty Miller). Used for ribbon or edging ;
beautiful silver foliage; half-hardy perennials.......
Cineraria.
Clarkia. Old favorites, producing an abundance of
flowers all season ; mixed, double and single; many
colors; hardy annual
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Clarkia (ira. Langtry). Pure white, with brilliant a
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SELECTED LISTSOF. FLOWER SEEDS:
Cleome Grandifiora (Spider plant). Curious rose-
colored flowers; the long stamens look like spider's
legs; followed by long seed pods; very attractive;
half-hardy annual; three feet...............-.sscesseseeeeeees
Clintonia. Beautiful small trailing plants, resem-
bling the Verbena; suitable for hanging-baskets,
foe eee CAEL ee A ne ee
Coleus. Popularand desirable for ornamental foli-
age plants ; seed should be sown in green-house or
Wwindow-box; choice varieties; mixed.....................
Convolvulus Minor (Dwarf Morning Glory). Very
showy, hardy annual; of trailing habit; covered
Wath: Dleons all ‘steamer .:-5 2. -& -.5. i os Ben onan ee
Convolvulus Minor (Crimson Violet). Yellow eye,
encircled witha band of snowy white, margined
with a rich crimson violet; very brilliant and
SHOW YORE SOO cee eke ae ae a Sec cab sen ans
Cosmos Hybridus. One of the most showy late
blooming plants we have. The delicate green foli-
age is very graceful,and when studded with the
bright Dahlia-like flowers, it is a pleasing sight;
sow seed early and transplant: colors: rose, purple,
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New Single Dahlia.
Dahlia (Large Flowering Superb Single). Dahlias
are among the most popular of the autumn flower-
ing plants, and can be had in bloom the first season
if seed issownearly. The single varieties are be-
coming yery popular, and this strain contains some
of the handsomest Varieties............ 2.2.0.2. ses seseseess senses
Dahlia (Large Flowering). Double; can be raised
from seed to bloom first year; same asthe Single;
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Dahlia (Gracilis, New Striped Single Dahlia). The
past two seasons this Dahlia has been admired more
than all our other flowers; the richness of color, the
variety of markings, striped, blotched and solid,
and the foliage, unlike other dahlias, is beautifully
laciniated, making in all a handsome plant, that
should be grown by all. Sow the seed early, and it
Wall Hoon: the; first SeasOM...2 ees Bk. deen eens came
Datura (Trumpet Flower). Strong growing branch-
ing plants; large white trumpet-shape fiowers, nine
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Delphinum (Larkspur). These are very useful and
showy plants, producing large spikes of beautiful
fiowers. Sow the seed in the fallor early spring;
hardy annuals; mixed varieties; eighteen inches...
Delphinum (Double Dwarf Rocket). Very hand-
some and double; mixed colors; twelve inches......
Delphinum (Double Emperor). Most excellent of
all Larkspurs; a profusion of spikes bearing delicate
colored flowers; eighteen inches; many colors mixed
Delphinum (Formosum). A perennial variety of
great beauty, suitable for the ‘Hardy Border;”
beautiful spikes of brilliant, rich blue fiowers, with
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15
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Dianthus Pink.
Dianthus Chinensis (China Pinks). Large clusters
of double Howes) Waexed ss oo alee wes ccaccten a seecce
Dianthus (Chinensis Flore Albo Pleno). Pure white
Dianthus (‘Crimson Belle”). Velvety glowing
crimson; very large single floWeTS.............-.ceesecseeeee
Dianthus (‘‘Eastern Queen”). fiowers, two to four
inches across, beautifully striped and marbled
Dianthus (Heddewegi). Very regular; densely
double; colors range from crimson to rose.............2
Dianthus (Laciniatus). Very large, deeply fringed,
double flowers, various colors; mixed
Dianthus (Morning Cloak). A magnificent variety,
very double, large flowers of a rich blackish crimson
color; each petal edged with white........ nuatedeceeses ose
Dictamnus (Fraxinella). A hardy perennial; free
fiowering, sweetscented; fine for mixed borders....
Digitalis (Foxglove). A stately plant, highly orna-
mental; dense spikes of thimble-shaped flowers......
Erysimum. Showy, free flowering, hardy annuals
Eschscholtzia (California Poppy). A beautiful
flower, with finely cut foliage, blooming the entire
Sensonls'all Colors Wai CC os ssis cos socns oss sansa cacaewelevancece
Eucharidium (Breweri). A very pretty annual,
ten inches high; desirable for massing, and is ex-
cellentin pots; fiowers purplish..................c0es:--sseeee
Euphorbia (Snow on the Mountain). Leaves edged
with white; very showy; hardyannual; two feet.
Feverfew. Handsome free flowering plants, bloom-
ing first year from seed; hardy perennial................
Fuchsia (Lady’s Ear Drop). Popular plants of easy
culture for the house or garden ; seed from the finest
double and single varieties, mixed
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Fuchsia Procumbens.
Fuchsia (Procumbens). A very handsome
sort, suitable for hanging-baskets and vases; the
mass of waxy vines covered with pretty leaves, bright
flowers and red berries make it very attractive....... 2
For Cleome Pungens, the great American Honey Plant, see Novelties, page 8.
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SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
151. Gaillardia. Very showy, free-flowering plants; half-
hardy annuals; twenty inches; all colors mixed...
Picta Lorenziana.
Gaillardia (Picta Lorenziana). Entire:y distinct from
the old varieties, double flowers borne in great pro-
fusion; the large gay-colored flowersare valuable
152,
for cutting. Orange, amaranth, sulphur-yellow,
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Gaura (Lindheimeri). A handsome, branching,
free-flowering plant; blooms all summer; with
spikes of white blossoms, tinted with red...............
Geranium. These popular plants are easily raised
from seed, and can be had in bloom the first season ;
new varieties of great merit are often saved in this
way; sow early in boxes in the house ; choice single
and! doubke;vairleples mixed: os cccraeee co eeep ec eedecces<<
Gilia. Pretty dwarf piants; fine for rock-work............
Godetia. (Lady Satin Rose). Surface of flowers
shining like satin; brilliant deep rose pink, consid-
ered one of the most beautiful annuals of recent
IN. FLOGUETOMMsFOMES, TOOb- sicko ee toee case eke kceeuee coon
Gypsophila. Pretty, free-flowering plant; elegant
for rock-work, or edgings and borders; hardy an-
nual, and very handsome; mMixed..................sesessees
Helianthus (Dahlia Sunflower). Dwarf, bushy habit,
numerous golden flowers; very Gouble..................08
Helianthus (Oscar Wilde). A neat, small, golden
flower, with black centre; single; four feet............
Heliotrope. This plant can be grown from seed as
easily as most annuals; sow seed early in spring,
and they will make fine plants for summer bloom-
ing; valuable for bouquets; rich in perfume..........
Hibiscus Africanus. Very ornamental and showy
plants for mixed beds oramong shrubbery; cream
yellow, brown centre; hardy annual; two feet.........
Hibiscus, New Imperial. This handsome novelty
comes from Bermuda, and hasseldom been seen in
this country. The plant grows from seed to the
height of three to four feet, and is covered the whole
season with large, rich, cream-colored flowers four
to five inchesacross. PKt............-..c0 qecssee ta ceseet..
8) ‘ 163. Hollyhock. For richness
: of eclorand stately habit
the Hollyhock isequal to
any plant, and should be
found in every garden;
excellent as @ back-
ground for other shorter
plants. Seed sown in
July will flower the fol-
lowing summer. Our
seed is saved from the
choicest double _ varie-
TIES % ANEKOG 12.7. ikecatiseeece
Hollyhock (Black Giant).
A magnificent strain of
very large, entirely
double flowers, almost
black; very attractive...
Hollyhock (Extra Choice
White). Very double...
Hollyhock (Double Pink
and Rose). Very double
Hollyhock (Mont Blanc).
Deep_ blo red, large
ATIMPCOEDIC. 2:2..2-5.:.0dece..00
Honesty. Hardy biennial;
the flat oval seed pods
are transparent and sil-
\ very; used in winter
Hollyhock bouquets; two feet.........
teUare cies 169. Humea Cogpeas d A hand-
some plant ; grows six to eight feet high; producing
long, drooping racemes of ruby red flowers..............
158.
154.
155.
156.
157.
158.
159.
160.
161.
162.
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10
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Both plants and seed of Marguerite Carnations, page 92.
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Impatiens Sultani. A beautiful, continuous bloom-
ing plant of compact and neat habit, In the open
1 ground it will bloom all summer, and in the fall
can be potted to bloom in the house; brilliant rosy
scarlet flowers, one and a half inches in diameter...
Ipomeea (Standing Cypress). Blooms all summer and
fall; very attractive ; mixe
Iris (Fluer-de-Lis). Early spring blooming tuberous-
rooted plants ; very handsome flowers of the richest
colors, striped and variegated, borne on long stems..
Lantana. Shrubby, half-hardy perennial, bearing
verbena-like flowers; suitable for bedding or pot
culture ; constant bloomer; mixed
174. Lathyrus (Perennial Peas). These Perennial Peas,
while lacking the delicious fragrance of the Sweet
Peas, are almost equally beautiful, and are very
valuable from the fact that they are in full bloom
early in the spring before the others have begun to
flower; grows eight to ten feet high ; mixed............
Linaria (Cymbalaria Kenilworth Ivy). Avery pretty,
small, neat, trailing perennial, suitable for baskets,
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176. Linium (Coccineum Scarlet Flax). Hardy annual,
beautiful scarlet-crimson flowers; fine foliage, excel-
lent fordbedding... :.....2088 ss ee et
Lobelia. The most attractive of our garden favorites,
blooming profusely from June until November;
half hardy; mixed varieties........
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178. Lobelia (Erinus Speciosa). Of trailing growth; flow-
ers beautiful ultramarine D1lUC.........cc0ccceseeceeeeeseeceeees
179. Lobelia (Alba Maxima). Drooping habit; showy
white flowers, for basket, @tC.............-:scsesccee cee cesses eet
180. Lobelia (Star of Ischl).
Of very dwarf erect
growth, forming
ense balls of charm-
ing dark blue flowers.
181. Lobelia (Crystal
Palace Compacta).
One of the finest for
bedding; compact
miniature plants,
studded with rich,
deep blue flowers, all
through the summer,
182. Lobelia, White Gem.
This might most ap-
propriately have been
called Snowball, as
the compact little
lants are each a
ense ball of the
urest white; valua-
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186, Lychnis (Burning Star). Showy plants of easy cul-
Sa estas for beds or borders; sow early ; mixed,
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187. Malope. This hardy annual is a favorite wherever 202. Mimulus (Monkey Flower). Beautifully spotted and
known, as few plants produce more beautiful flow- blotched flowers of brilliant COLOTS...... 2.2.2. cee see cee cee eee
ers. The plants grow eighteen to twenty-inches 203. Mimulus (Moschatus Musk Plant). Fragrant foliage;
high, and bear their large single flowersin rich pro- Suitablegor Haneine PaSKels....cocc.cccersscerssce--neta---... 6
fusion ; mixed Varietics...........00.+--.++ eeegaseed=-Pageee= ors - OS 204. Moluceelia (Shell Flower). A very curious and in-
188. Marigold (Eldorado). It would be difficult to con- teresting plant, cups of a pea-green hue encircle the
ceive of amore gorgeous and beautiful sight than tiny shell-like flowers of white and purple; hardy
a group of the Eldorado Marigolds. The large bushy SRIPIN ELSA oo ccec occ ee eee ne asses oo Sate seine bes eects 610
plants are each a ball of brilliant colors, many sin- 2 205. Myosotis (Forget-Me-Not).
gle plants having seventy-five to one hundred flow- Neat and beautiful little
ers in bloom atone time, measuring three to four | plants with blue star-like
inches across. The colors range from light primrose, fowers; succeed best in
lemon, to the deepest orange; very double and shady,moist situation; half
beautifully quilled; three feet..........-sssveee Se 10 hardy perennials; choice
< : varieties, mixed.............. 16
Z Myosotis (Eliza Fonrobert).
Large flowering, bright
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| 207. Nasturtium (Tropeolum). The Improved Dwarf or
Tom Thumb Nasturtium are unrivaled in beauty and
effect. When planted in poor soil they fower most
profusely and remain long in bloom. Splendid
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208. Nasturtium (Chameleon). Flowers crimson, bronzed
and gold, bordered and flamed, changing almost
daily; hence Whe manic cos ..crenesee eee... 10
209. Nasturtium (Empress of India). Thisisan excellent
companion for the Cloth of Gold, as the leayes are a
dark purplish-blue color, making a striking back-
ground for the brilliant crimson-scarlet flowers,
which stand out in bold relief; dwarf, bushy habit 10
| 210. Nasturtium (King of Tom Thumbs). Intense scarlet
flowers and rich dark foliage; very handsome......... 5
| 211. Nasturtium (Lady Bird). Rich, golden yellow fiow-
ers, profuse bloomer; unique and distinct in charac-
ter; very desirable and attractive............ceeseee 10
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Marigold.
489. Marigold (Dwarf French). A lovely variety of very
dwarf and compact growth, attaining a height of
only one foot, but completely studded with the
small double flowers, having a grand color of rich
yellow, with a blotch of reddish-brown on each
petal; the foliage is a very dark green..............000000 10
190. Marigold (Gold Striped). Rich maroon, striped with
gold, beautiful and striking; one foot... = 5
191. Marigold (Large African). Extra large; double,
orange, brown and yellow, Mixed........c.csscsceseeeeee OD
192, Marvel of Peru (‘“FourO’Clock”’). Beautiful, free-
flowering plants of easiest culture; large flowers of
various colors; rich, glossy leayes; two feet; fine
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193. Marvel of Peru (Variegated). Leaves light green,
marbled yellow; highly ornamented; two feet...... 5
194. Mesembryanthemum Vice Plant). Apretty, trailing, - Cloth of Gold
estate Bao cover with crystal globules; fine “ :
tor vases or paske Sreesee settee ceeeeeceence cee cus cee secccesceceeces cee 912. Nasturtium (Cloth of Gold). This is undoubtedly a
195. Mignonette. The Mignonette isa universal favorite great acquisition as a border or edging plant. It is
on account of its sweet and delicate fragrance. The of such a neat, regular growth; unlike other varie-
seed should be scattered liberally in sunny situa- ties, its foliage isa rich golden yellow, and isa striking
tions; splendid mixed Varieties.........cscseeeseeee 5 contrast to dark-leaved sorts. The flowers are of
= Mignonette (Giant deep scarlet color, and add much to the beauty of
z 3 Pyramidal). Very the plant. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25¢.3 02.......cc0ccceee 40
large and distinct 213. Nemophila (Grove of Love). Dwarf, free-blooming
flowers; plants pyr- plant; succeed best in rather cool, shady place;
a AMidal.....- eee 5 hardy annual; one foot; mixed Colors.........c.. 5
197. Mignonette (Giant 214. Nicotiana (Affinis). Sweet-scented, pure white, star-
White Spiral). A shaped flowers; very ornamental plant. It blooms
magnificent mam- equally wellin the house; two to three feet; half-
moth kind, growing hard gourd... sac fecitand. gasemccena-oilT gee «10
two to three feet 215. Nigella (Love ina Mist). The pretty blue and white
high, with spikes of flowers are surrounded by a delicate wreath of fine
bloom fifteen inches mossy-green foliage; hardy annual; one foot.......... 5
long; very rich and 216. CEnothera (Evening Primrose). Hardy perennial,
fragrant; beautiful with large, showy, fragrant flowers; three feet........ 5
in form and color; 217. Oxalis. Mixed; beautiful, small trailing plants,
TEW.....-----ercceeeeseeee 10 suitable for hanging baskets, rock-work, or out-door
198. Mignonette (Grandi- culture; hardy perennial; flowers first year if sown
flora). Large flow- erie liy is) ARIK SM ccsctAks ahs 5s. tes ae PALER AD se wD. PHO
ers, peek sae t, =|
very fragrant.........
N=t8 a= 199. Mignonette (Golden PANSIES.
——— . Queen). A Very at-
Giant White Spiral. tractive variety, Pansies are the most popular of all flowers grown from seed.
with spikes of flow- It is needless to say anything in praise of such a universal
ersof a golden hue, pyramidal habit; very profuse favorite. It is everywhere popular, both for the brilliant beauty
TCO Ve STEN STP SS GSS ae ES pp ee | of its flowers and the long continuation of bloom. Pansy seed
200. Mignonette (Machet, Pure). The plants are dwarf, is a at specialty with us. On the following page will be
of vigorous pyramidal growth, with very thick dark Tousen ned the largest and finest varieties that can be
green leaves; they throw up numerous stout flower found in the world; many of these are imported especially for
stalks, bearing massive spikes of deliciously scented our own use from the best Pansy growers in Europe, and cannot
REECE VEOESS oon coe etc tries Ghee sieccace.scasacacs idedsscneeces 10 be ed for size, depth of coloring, beautiful markings and
201. Mignonette (Parson’s Pure White). Nearly white, duration of bloom, by any Pansy seed sold in Europe or
long spikes; very choice and fragrant.........0...... 5 | America.
Don’t fail to plant Marguerite Carnations, see page 92.
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Mammoth Butterfly Pansy.
Pansy (Mammoth Butterfly). This magnificent new
strain of pansies has caused more commotion among
the friends of this popular flower than all other
kinds combined, not only for the size of the flower
but more particularly for their bright colors and
unique pencilings and marking, They run through
all the soft, delicate-tinted shades imaginable, from
bright yellow to lilac, pink, purple, light cherry,
deep red, blue and black, The markings, colorings
and edgings of a bed of these beautiful flowers
would almost dazzle the eye or bewilder the brain.
No words can describe their rich colors and delicate
form; a@
brilliant red color, exceedingly rich and velvety
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Pansy (Snow Queen). Pure satiny white...........-......
Pansy (The Black Prince). The flowers are consider-
ably larger than ‘‘Faust.”?” Plants are compact, cov-
ered with black mahogany, velvety flowefs.............
Pansy (Baron Rothschild’s). Each flower distinctly
marked with large, dark brown SDpots..........:sseesee 00
Pansy (Giant Fancy, Five Spotted). Each petal hasa
large distinct blotch, after the manner of the Cas-
BIGe's Ginsit OGIO Vcc. eS ccs neten tise hese ein
Pansy (Giant Trimardeau). An entirely distinct,
new race, remarkable for the large size of the flow-
ers. The flowers are carried well above the foliage,
and marked with three blotches Or Spots..........2. esse
Pansy (Giant Odier). The flowers, of immense size,
are of the popular Odier type, being all threespotted
or five-spotted on backgrounds of very rich colors... -
Pansy (Emperor of Russia). Dark, rich and velvety;
blotched and striped with gold................cccceceeee ceeee
Pansy (Emperor William). Largeflowers, ultramarine
blue, purple-Violeb CY Cl i A ei iccessswewcecccdaseasceee
Pansy (Faust, King of the Blacks). Large flowers,
intensely darksjalmost, DIACK, 2.25 csccs cecsancsccacseaesseeceeese
Pauey (Dark Purple). Rich deep purple, bronzed
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Pansy (Deep Indigo Blue). Verystriking and large
flowers
Pansy (Bronze Colored). Handsome, richand striking
Pansy (Gold Margined). Strikingly handsome.........
Pansy, Royal Prize Mixed. Underthisname we
have grouped together all the best varieties of Eng-
lish, French and German show Pansies, fancy, striped
and spotted Pansies, and also the large giant-flow-
ered Pansies of the improved Trimardeau and
Cassra7s Gini, OdAeT LY DoS escnureresnaeesonpenescntaenteoncne tenes
Pansy, Large Flowering. Very fine mixed.
bracing alt the separate colors of German Pansies...
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259,
260.
. Phlox Drummondii (Coccinea).
Fimbriata Grandiflora Flori Pleno.
Petunia. Largest flowering; flowers immense size,
often measuring five inches across, rich colors.........
Petunia (Grandiflora Fimbriata Flori Pleno). One of
the finest double fringed varieties; flowers very
large, distinctly blotched and beautifully fringed...
Petunia (Grandiflora Flori Pleno). Large, double,
white variety of exquisite grace and beauty; flow-
ers three to four inches across, immensely double...
Petunia (Double Liliput). Handsome, dwarf and
compact bushes, upon which are borne in great pro-
fusion, spotted, striped and self-colored double flow-
ers of all bright colors; the best for house plants.....
Perilla (Nankinensis). Valuable for bedding pur-
poses and for general effect as an ornamental plant.
Perilla (New Dwarf Compact). By far_the most
valuable variety for borders; uniform and compact.
Phlox Drummondii. No flower is more easily grown
or more attractive in appearance than the Phlox
Drummondii. Good, common Mixed...........cceceeeeee
Phiox Drummondii (Wilson’s Extra Fine Mixed).
Eighteen distinct colors and markings..........cecceseeee
ee Drummondii (Alba). Pure white, chaste and
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Phiox Drummondii (Black Warrior). Deep red,
almost. black + Very Wel WeUy csc. ccncnncencscacduereesereensenan
Large, brilliant
scarlet flowers; Ne W...-.teccsasecatenccveussccstemecsdseeee ee
Phlox Drummondit.
Phlox Drummondii (Elegant).
Very handsome,
light and dark rose color, with large, white eye......
Phlox Drummondii (Isabella). Pale yellow............
Phlox Drummondii (Leopold). Dark red, with
white eye; very large fOWETS...........ceee-ee ea ts eae =
Phlox Drummondii (Stellata-Splendens). Intense,
deep crimson, with a clearly defined, pure white star
For new Marguerite Carnation Seed and Plants, see page 92.
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Poppies.
with handsome flowers of rich colors; best mixed...
Poppy (Fairy Blush). A distinct new variety of
immense globular flowers. Very double, measuring
from ten to thirteen inches in circumference,
fringed with pure white; very handsome...............
Poppy (Golden Gate). A neat and charming flower.
Bright red to golden color; remaining a long time
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Poppy (Mount Vesuvius). One of the most brilliant
and striking of all Poppies; scarlet.............sessseeseseee
Poppy (Pzony-Flowered). Large, handsome, double
flowers; bright, brilliant COLOTS............scccccccccsssseere
Portulaca (Finest Single, Mixed). All fine colors...
Portulaca (Double Rose-Flowered, Mixed). Unsur-
passed for brilliancy of colorand great beauty........
Phacelia Campanularia. An excellent bee food.
A curious and interesting hardy annual of easy
culture, spreading habit. The flowers are a rich,
satiny blue, with white spots in the throat, produced
on racemes of from ten to twenty blossoms...........20
Platycodon Grandiflorum. A hardy perennial of
great beauty, producing a great profusion of charm-
ing bell-shaped flowers the whole season ; they form
large clumps and live out over winter. Mixed........
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270. Primula Sinensis Fimbriata (Chinese Primrose).
One of our most charming eee either for spring
or winter decoration as a house plant, tender per-
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271. Primula Punctata Elegantissima. Unusually
handsome, deep, velvety crimson; edges spotted
With white ; & CHOICE VATICty.........sssccccessecssceccsensccese
272. Primula Obconica. One of the handsomest and
most easily raised of the Primulas. The flowersare .
pure white, shading to lilac, and are borne in
whorls of ten to fifteen flowers on long stems, well
above the foliage; they have a delightful Primrose
fragrance. It will bloom nine months in the year
27%. Primula (Veris, English Cowslip). Hardy perennial
blooming first year from seed, if sown early.........
Poppy. Very showy, free-flowering, hardy annuals,
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274. Pyrethrum Aureum (Golden Feather). Hardy
perennial, useful for borders and edgings................. 10
275. Pyrethrum (Roseum, Persian Insect Powder Plant).
Large bright rose-colored fiowers, hardy perennial... 10
276. Ricinus (Castor Oil Bean). A fine ornamental foli-
age plant ; mixed varieties..13.0...0 02. 220i 8 ete tees
77. Ricinus (Gibsoni Mirabilis). A splendid new variety,
of showy and beautiful appearance; the leaves are
of a clear bronze color, with carmine veins.............
Salvia, Scarlet Sage.
278. Salvia (Splendens, Scarlet Sage). Well-known, gor-
pegs flowers; the spikes, of rich scarlet, make &
ne effect on the lawn, blooms the whole season......
Salpiglossis. Beautiful hardy annuals, resembling
the Petunia in size and shape, but handsomely
marked and penciled; mixed, all colors................. 5
Sanvitalia Procumbens. A valuable dwarf, bed-
ding plant; fine for rockeries; golden yellow
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Scabiosa (Mourning Bride). Worthy of more general
culture; handsome, perfectly double flowers; pro-
fuse bloomer, hardy annual; mixed
Schizanthus (Butterfly Flower). The flowers re-
semble some species of orchids, purple, spotted with
yellow, orange and crimson; profuse blooming
Plantes ard yan ee ceo wa aascescwasae-conesccececesassss
Sedum (Stonecrop). A pretty, useful little plant for
tock-work or hanging-baskets; mixed
Sensitive Piant (Mimosa). Handsome plant; pinkish
white flowers; tender annuals; so sensitive is this
Gant that if the leaves are touched they instantly
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Silene (Catchfly). An old but popular and free-
blooming plant, flowering in great profusion ; hardy
annual; white, lilae an
Solanum. Beautiful fruit-bearing plants; not edible ;
brilliant scarlet color; fine for Christmas decora-
tions; keepsa long time; half-hardy perennial......
Statice Suworowi. Beautiful, hardy annual, with
long branching spikes of crimson lilac. The foliage
lies flat on the ground, from which the ten to fifteen
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Stevia Serrata. Most excellent for bouquets. Free-
blooming plants, bearing a mass of tiny, star-shaped
pure white flowers, eighteen inches high, branching
freely; very pretty in beds. Flowers freely first
season from seed
Stocks. One of our most popular plants, either for
bedding or pot culture; for brilliancy of color and
duration of bloom it is unsurpassed. For early
flowering, start seed under glass; transplant when
danger of frost is over. Choice German Ten
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Stocks (Large Flowering, Dwarf Ten Weeks).
Ted, very double.............ccccecece EE eer cree eS
Stocks (Large Flowering). Dwarf, pure white, very
Goulbl ey... .b) FI «cee eee eedtace rote accmsandane’ cusses
Stocks (Crimson). Large, double, very showy..............
Stocks (Giant Perfection). A splendid race, two and
a half feet high, with largespikes of perfect double
filowers ; fine mixed....,......... RES URCERCCEE cacascudcsecceccrose
Stocks (New Globe Pyramidal). The most valuable
introduction in Stocks. The individual florets
often measure two and a half inches across, and are
borne in great profusion on the compactly pyra-
midal plants; very double and the most brilliant
colors, ranging from the purest white to the darkest
crimson; mixed
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295. Sweet Sultan (Centaurea Moschata). Sweet-scented, 305. Verbena (Pure White). Very handsome and lovely 10
showy, large flowering plants; very attractive...... 5 | 306. Verbena (Dark Red and Purple). Rich and velvety 10
296. Sweet William. Well-known hardy perennial, 307. Werbena (Mammoth). No other flower that we have
eighteen inches. Double mixed, all fine colors; ever sent out has given such universal satisfaction
seed saved from the choicest flowers..................-0s0+ 5 as this magnificent strain of Verbénas. The trusses
297. Sweet William (Perfection). Single, mixed; a are twice as large as any of the common varieties,
splendid strain; flowers of many bright colors and each truss thickly studded with fiowers, nearly as
Vanied! markimes s.c05t. ee ne ee as ectltets Beene 5 large as a twenty-five cent piece. Colors are unus-
298 Tagetes (Cloth of Gold). An attractive, dwarf- . Lally Drigh tang elo wane. <.. cescsessctisesce ace sacste sat sone 15)
growing bedding plant, with numerous golden 308. Winea (Madagascar Periwinkle). Tender perennial,
orange blossoms; fern-like folIAGE........ccceeeeseeeeeeeees 10 blooming first year from seed; can be potted to
: . bloom in the house; glossy green leaves and circu-
Ai lar white and rosy flowers; Mixed............se0000--- 5
A 309. Wiolet (Viola Odorata). Well-known fragrant spring
‘ blooming plant; extensively used for cut flowers ;
; hardy perennial, blooming first year...............000 10
310. Violet (The Czar). Keeps blue, sweet-scented; the
largest flowering Violet in cultivation......................- 10
311. Wirginian Stock (Fairy Queen). Very profuse-flower-
ing; hardy annuals of easiest culture. The flowers
on first opening are of the richest carmine erimson.. 5
312. Wallflower. Deliciously fragrant, conspicuous flow-
ers ; large spikes of singieand double flowers; prized
for bouquets; sow seed early; hardy perennial........ 5
318. Whitlavia. Hardy annuals; delicate foliage; clus-
ters of beautiful, bell-shaped flowefs..........cecccssessseee 6
514. Wigandia Caracasana. <A grand and stately orna-
mental plant, with beautiful, large leaves, three
feet long and one and a half feet wide, imparting a
sub-tropical effect to the garden; tender annual;
SIX fet... ...5 Soc. ceee eh sore gee eae ee ee 10
315. Yueca Filamentosa (Adam’s Needle A splendid
plant, with large clusters of creamy-white tulip-like
flowers on tall stems; hardy perennial; three feet... 6&
See 316. Zinnia Elegans.
‘Choice, mixed,
extra double,
large lowers,.
bright colors...... 6
299. Torenia Fournieri. Handsome plant for vases,
hanging-baskets, or out-door culture, The large,
sky-blue flowers, with three spots of dark blue and
the yellow throat, are produced in great profusion
throughout the SCason............ccssseeeeccecesseegeteeeeneeeeees 10 317. Zinnia Elegans.
300. Waleriana. Showy border plant, producing large (Large Flowering
ecorymbs of flowers; hardy -perennial..................-+. 5 Dwarf). A new
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dwarf section, es-
pecially desira-
ble; compact,
bushy plants,
about two feet
high, and are
covered with
301. Verbena. Almost indispensable as a bedding plant.
Plants from seed are sure to be healthy and vigor-
ous, and will soon cover a space of three to four
feet; the light-colored flowers are usually sweet-
scented ; Choice Mixed..................---ccece-sseessceseosceeees sy)
302. Werbena (Hybrida Grandifiora). One of the finest
from American grown seed; extra large flowers; all
bright COLOTS } MixXe...........c0---.ceccecereeeersonsenceeeee 2c large, double
303. Werbena (Scarlet Defiance). Fine large flowering Dahlia-like flow-
variety ; bright scarlet MOWeTS........---.scesesssseeeseeseeres 10 ers of great
304. Verbena (Striped). Beautiful striped varieties, of beauty; mixed
brilliant Shades aNd COLOTS.....cc.cesececssecrccsccsersscsceeees 10 varieties............. 10
q 318. Zinnia Elegans.
Zinnia. (Pompone). Flow-
ers remarkably fine, perfect form and varied in
ons color. The colors range from pure white, through
OQ, Vy eS mi} ‘cream and buff, to a clear chrome yellow.......... es 10
SEEDS OF EVERLASTING FLOWERS.
These are the choicest of our garden blooming plants.
Their rich, brilliant colors make them valuable for
Christmas decorations; cut when in full bloom, dried in
the shade, they will keep their bright and elegant appear-
ance all winter. All hardy annuals.
319. Acroclinium Roseum. Beautiful flowers, rose-
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colored ; growing in any garden soil........ Brcccts 5
Acroclinium (Alba). Pure white, beautiful
flowers; fine for Christmas decorations........... 5
321. Ammobium. Elegant, pure white flowers; pretty 5
322. Gomphrena (Bachelor’s Button). Handsome,
attractive flowers; mixed COLOTS.............ccsceeee 5
Gomphrena (Nana Compacta). Of very compact
dwarf habit; doubleflowersofadeepvioletred 5
Helichrysum. The most beautiful and desira-
ble of any of the Everlastings; fine for bedsor .
borders, beautiful for winter bouquets; mixed 65
Helichrysum (Fire Ball). Flowers of the rich-
a = Ce Gann \ Se > SATIS est CTIMASORE. .5 sd... SS: ao an ee ee eee 5 |
= Me SMM; pe Z YY Helichrysum (Golden Ball). Rich, golden
yellow, exceedingly handsome....... se guapins spaenci. AU
Helichrysum (Monstrosum). The brightes
large double flowers; MixXed.........cecce-eseceeeeeees 5
Helichrysum (Snow ball). Pure white
Helipterum Sanfordi. A pretty border plant
of dwarf habits, bearing large clusters of bright
golden flowers; splendid for winter bouquets 5
Rhodanthe. A beautiful everlasting; valuable
for pot or border cultivation; mixed.............. 5
Rhodanthe (Alba). Pure white..................00++ 5
Waitzia Grandiflora. Golden yellow flowers 5
Xeranthemum. Showy, double, free-flowering
plants; splendid for winter decorations......... 5
Xeranthemum (Superbissimum Album, fi. pl.)
New white, pompon flowering variety............ 5
: . Xeranthemum (Superbissimum flori pleno).
New Mammoth Verbena. Mi medic: kde ebacnsceececswedes F s:cr eo Rested as ang et bence 5
If you plant but one flower, let it be Marguerite Carnation, page 92.
SALACTED EIST OF FLOWER. SEEDS.
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ORNAMENTAL CLIMBERS.
336. Adlumia. Hardy biennial; flowers first season from
seed. A beautiful climber of graceful habits;
FITC CINETO OU raw an ner eoe re rece en eae ee en ecb a cciase cea eesbonnc sess 10
337. Ampelopsis Quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper). Per-
fectly hardy climber, suitable to grow over old trees
or blank walls; leaves change color tc a brightred. 10
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Adlumia. Smilaz.
338. Ampelopsis Quinquefolia (Veitchii, Japanese Ivy).
Beautiful olive-green leaves, changing to rich scar-
let in the autumn ; more beautifulthan the Virginia
Creeper, and will grow in the same situations........... 10
839. Balloon Vine (Love-in-a-Puff). Hardy annual of
rapid growth; with pretty foliage and white flow-
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840. Byronia (Laciniosa). A beautiful climbing annual,
with handsome cut-leaved foliage of rapid growth
and easy culture; it bears most profusely attractive
fruits, the size of a cherry, of light green color,
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342. Canary Bird Flower. Thisisone of the most beauti-
ful of climbing plants, with handsomely fringed,
rich yellow flowers and delicate foliage .................. 5
848. Clematis Flammula (Virgin's Bower). A splendid,
delicate climber, producing beautiful clusters of
small, white, sweet-scented flowers; ten feet............ 10
344. Clematis Flammula (Hybrida Grandifiora). Beauti-
ful, large, mixed flowers; ten feet.....................ec00e+ 10
Clematis Flammula (Jackman’s, Large Flowering).
One of the most beautiful of all the Clematis flowers;
average three inches across; shades of blue, purple,
white, etc.; easily raised from seed........s..cesseceseeeee 20
NEW JAPANESE MORNING GLORY.
The most beautiful of all annual climbers, recently intro-
duced from Japan. A rapid grower, deepgreen foliage, blotched
with silvery white. The flowers are produced in great pro-
fusion, three inches across, of the richest velvety crimson color,
edged with pure white. A constant bloomer. The large, hand-
gome flowers, mingled with the beautiful foliage, form the
most delightful and attractive sights imaginable. Twelve feet.
Valuable for covering arbors, screens, etc. Pkt.,15c.; 2 pkts.,
25c.
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Cobza Scandens. A climber of rapid growth and
large size, with beautiful foliage and large bell-
shaped, purple flowers; start the seed in the house,
planting them edgewise, cover lightly......... Seaseeeds sss
Coccinea Indica. A handsome climber of the gourd
species; blooms first season, if started early; snow
white, bell-shaped flowers; ten feet..................eeceeee -
Convolvulus Major (Morning Glory). Embracing a
great variety of colors and marking; fine mixed
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Cyclanthera Explodens. Attains a height of ten
feet, is quite a pretty vine, with minute white flow-
ers, and bears oval fruits, which explode with @
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Cypress Vine. One of the most elegant vines, with
delicate, fern-like foliage and beautiful star-shaped
flowers; choice mixed varieties. Oz., 40c.; pkt.......
Cypress Vine (Red). Fifteen feet. Oz., 40c. ; pKt......
Cypress Vine (Scarlet Ivy-Leaved). Very rapid
growth; beautiful ivy-like leaves and small red
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Cypress Vine (White). The purest paper white;
twelve feet. °OZ., 40C.; Pkt...-5..........c00-esses sence see cease
Dolichos (Hyacinth Bean). Rapid growing climber;
beautiful clusters of purple flowers; ten feet............
Eecremocarpus (Colampelis). Arapid climber, with
beautiful orange-colored eS en eee Rs ek.
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Moonflower).
This splendid
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so well known
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Ipomza Grandiflora. | A _rapid-grow-
ing climber,
bearing an abundance of peculiar yellow flowers
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Lophospermum Scandens. One of the most
beautiful climbers in cultivation, and is easily
grown. The flowers, like the Foxglove in shape,
are very large and graceful and of arich rosy-purple
color. It deserves a place in every garden; ten feet
Maurandia. Delicate climbers, elegant alike in
flower and foliage; well suited for hanging-baskets
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Mina Lobata. Rapid and luxuriantsummer climber.
The flower spike stands erect above the foliage and
contains fifteen to twenty-five bright red flowers,
changing to orange and cream as they open; grown
in pots they will bloom earlier; thirteen feet...........
Momordica Balsamina (Balsam Apple).. Handsome
trailing vines, bearing golden yellow fruit, which
when ripe open and disclose the seeds and the bril-
ant Se interior; useful for cuts and bruises ;
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Ornamental Gourds. A large and interesting class,
producing a cut variety of curious fruits ; all hand-
some ; mixed varieties..........c..:02 ceeeeess eee: easweres
Passifiora (Passion Flower). Hardy perennial, indis-
pensable for out-door or green-house . culture;
beautiful, curiously striped large flowers; various
colors. Require slight protection in winter; mixed
Smilax. A beautiful and graceful climber, remarka-
ble for its delicate, glossy leaves and small white
fragrant flowers; tuberous-rooted perennial. Soak
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SWEET PEAS.
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Sweet Peas have become very popular, both for hedging
masses and cut flowers. Nothing adds more beauty or attrac-
tiveness to a garden, door-yard or lawn than a mass or trellis of
Sweet Peas. They are easily grown; bloom freely all summer,
if not allowed to go to seed.
improvements have been
of the flower, but also in
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Within the last few years great
ade in Sweet Peas, not only in size
beauty of colorings and markings.
SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
The bestand finest of all varieties are Eckford’s new strain
of Sweet Peas.
We offer the genuine Eckford seed, all bright
colors mixed, as follows: Full pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; 44 Ib., 75c. ;
Ib., $2.00.
Sweet Peas, good, common, mixed, pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 4
1b., 40c. ; Ib., $1.00.
369. Sweet Peas (Scarlet Invincible). Splendid, fine,
scarlet, showy flowers. PEt., 5C. 3 O2Z.....2.....cceceesces see
370. Sweet Peas (Crown Prince of Prussia). New; bright
blush; very fine. PEt5 SG: Ov cee-ceseococcceesoccerecsscace
Sweet Peas (Invincible Carmine). The brightest col-
ored of all Sweet Peas; a profuse bloomer; a bright,
glowing, carmine color. PKt., 5C. 3 02Z............-.:s0000
372. Sweet Peas (The Bronze Prince). A magnificent
variety of great depth and richness of color. Pkt.,
3 CR 0) a ee a JS ee ee
373. Sweet Peas (Butterfly).
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74. Thunbergia (Black-Eyed Susan). Beautiful, rapid
371.
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ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.
These are not only pleasing and attractive to the flower
garden, but also indispensable for winter bouquets, if cut while
green and dried in the shade; they are nearly all hardy annuals
and easily grown. *
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375. Agrostis. Exceedingly beautiful, feathery and grace-
fobs ONE LOOb.......ccsccccccabecses -sesewacct te eee eens 5
376. Arundo Domax (New Zealand Pampas Grass). Simi-
lar to pampas grass; hardy perennial; long, grace- —
ful, silver plumes; ten feet high; very fine.............. 10
Avena Sterilis (Animated Oats). Hardy annual;
long, curious, drooping spikes; twoand a halffeet. 5
378. Briza (Rattlesnake Grass). A beautiful variety, in
great demand for ornamental Work...........cccecsecseeees 5
379. Bromus Brizeformis. Hardy perennial; fiowers
first season; in great demand by florists .............000. 5
380. Chloris Truncata. Fine, silvery plumes; elegant
for bedding in groups; hardy annual; two feet........ 5
381. Coix Lachrymz (Job’s Tears). Broad, corn-like
leaves; hardy annual; eighteen inches.............0..0-+ 6
382. Eragrostis (Love Grass). Exceedingly pretty and
ornamental; hardy annual; two feet........sesc00. ceseeee 5
383. Erianthus Ravennz. Hardy perennial; much re-
sembling the pampas grass; white, silvery abeenes ;
flowers first season, if sown early in hot-bed............ 10
384, Eulalia Japonica. Hardy perennial; long, narrow
leaves, striped with white; elegant curved flower
spikes, not unlike a curved ostrich feather............--- 10
385. Gynerium, Pampas Grass. The most beautiful and
noble of all ornamental grasses, producing elegant
silver plumes, eighteen to twenty inches in length,
on stems eight toten feet high; half-hardy peren-
nial; blooming second year from seed...........sses000-+ 10
386. Hordeum Jubatum (Squirrel Tail). Hardy annual;
light purple plumes: one f006........cccecscseeveemmazeencce | D
387. Lagurus Ovatus (Hare’s Tail). Hardy annual;
splendid for winter bouquets..........se00.0+ aeacteos eee 5
388. illium Multiflorum (Pearl. Grass). Beautiful,
feathery, white plumes ; hardy............cees:e00 weacsacasaze 5
389. Panicum Suleatum. Feathery spikes; three feet.....
390. Stipa Pennata (Feather Grass). Hardy perennial’;
much used by florists in DOUqUETS....s...ssessereseese—soeeene
NEW MARGUERITE CARNATION.
This grand new strain of Carnation comes from France,
and surpasses all others for the great beauty and loveliness of
its fine, large, double, rich colored flowers and incessant bloom.
The advantage of haying carnations that will grow from seed
and afford a great profusion of bloom the whole year round
can well be appreciated by all lovers of this beautiful flower.
Seed sown in the spring will bloom in early -ummer, and the
plant will increase in sizeand beauty until frost. Taken up
and potted they make beautiful house plants, blooming freely
the whole winterthrough. The stalks grow eight to ten inches
high, and are always covered with a mass of budsand bloom.
It is highly prized for window ornaments, also for cut flowers.
The colors range through all the beautiful shades of the rain-
bow, and very sweet-scented. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25c.
We also offer plants of this grand new flower, ready after
March ist, as follows: By mail, post-paid, each, 10c.; 3 for
25c.; 8 for 50c.
NEW POPPIES, THE PRIDE OF ASIA.
Nothing can equal the beauty and splendor of these mag-
nificent flowers. They range in color from pure snow white,
light rose pink, fawn, deep red, purple, to jet black. The size
of the flowers is immense, often measuring four to five inches
across and the same in depth. They are intensely doubl
many of them finely imbricated and of the most charming an
attractive appearance. On our grounds the past summer The
Pride of Asia made a show that when once seen can never
be forgotten. Their bright and variegated colors, great profu-
sion of bloom and immense size of the flower heads won the
admiration and praise of every one who saw them. We have
raised all kinds of poppies, but none can compare with The
Pride of Asia. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pret 25c.
4G We will send one packet Marguerite Carnations and
one packet Pride of Asia Poppies for 25c.
Don’t fail to plant Marguerite Carnation. Plants for sale, each, 10c.; 8 for 25¢,
GENERAL LIST OF ROSES. 93
ROSES.
The “Queen of Flowers” is such a universal favorite that it needs no special endorsement from us, except that we would
urge the more extended use of the rose as a bedding plant, and by procuring good, strong, healthy plants, on their own roots, such
as we send out, any one will be amply repaid for any little care that may be given them.
Our roses have all been grown especially for our mail trade, and the greatest care is taken to have them first-class in every re-
spect. Our improved system of packing is such that we warrant all plants to carry, either by mail or express, to any p>=%
of the United States or Canada and arrivein good condition for growing.
We have a few roses of several kinds, in larger size, which will be sent by express. Write for prices and varieties.
NEW EVERBLOOMING ROSES.
CLOTHILDE SOUPERT.
A SPLENDID NEW POLYANTHA ROSE.
This is one of the prettiest roses of recent introduction. Flowers 01
large size for its class, produced in great profusion, of perfect round form,
very double and sweet-scented. The coloris pearly white, deepening to
The neat, compact growth of the bush makes
it one of the most desirable for a pot pliant. This rose isalmosta perpetual
bloomer, and cannot be surpassed forin-door culture, as it requires but
little room, and is almost constantly covered with neat, charming, well-
formed flowers all through the winter months, which are unusually
rich rosy pink at centre.
sweet-scented. Each,
20c.; 6 for $1.00.
DUCHESS OF
ALBANY.
‘New Hi ybrid Tea.
This grand new rose is
a sport from the popular
La France, which it re-
semblesin many respects,
but has much better sub-
stance. The flowers are
very large and double,
extra fine form, delight-
fully fragrant and ex-
ceedingly beautiful.
They are borne wellabove
the light green foliage,
giving the bush a hand-
some appearance. The
- coloris much deeper than
La France, being a
deep, rich, velvety pink.
This is one of our best
new varieties of Roses.
Each, 25c. ; 5 for $1.00.
Dr. Reymont. This
splendid new rose is per-
fectly hardy, a constant
bloc mer, fowersof a new
,» @ cross between
General Jacqueminotand
Polyanthus. The flowers
are fine size, intense
crimson color, and are
produced on every new:
shoot, The habit of
growth is a dwarf, com-
pact bush, and literally
covered with the most
beautiful roses the whole
Beason; delightfully
fragrant. Each, 25c.;
8 for 50c.
some, hew everbloom-
ing rose, extra large,
superb flowers; delight-
y fragrant, pale yel-
low, deepening in centre
to buff; a healthy and
strong grower and con-
stant bloomer. Each, 20c.;
3 for 50c.
Captain Lefort. A :
Magnificent, new everblooming tea rose; strong, healthy
wer; color a rich shade of violet crimson, delicately tinted
with rosy salmon; long, pointed buds; very profuse bloomer
and sweet-scented. Each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
Gloire de Margottin. (New Hybrid Perpetual). Dazzling
red, finely formed ; very vigorous grower; flowers globular in
shape, intensely fragrant. This is one of our best new varieties.
Each, 25c.; 3 for 50c.
One each of the above six roses will be sent, post-paid, for
“HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.
Each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.; 8 for $1.00.
In this list we offer the best and most desirable. The range
in colors comprise all the distinct and most desirable shades.
We have discarded all excepting those that are hardy, superior
in size, fine fragrance, handsome flowers and free blooming.
\y M WY
Clothilde Soupert.
Alfred Colomb. A splendid rose; large,
globular, full and very sweet ; bright cherry
Ted, shaded with crimson.
American Beauty. A constant bloomer;
strong and vigorous shoots; very double;
extra large flowers; a deep crimsvno color
and remarkably fragrant.
Anna de Diesbach. Clear bright car-
mine; very large, finely shaped, full and
deliciously fragrant.
Captain Christy. A lovely rose, blooming
almost the entire season; very large double
buds; fine flowers; deep flesh color.
Coquette des Alps. Pure white flowers
| sometimes shaded with blush; a profuse
23 bloomer; one of the finest white Hybrid
Perpetuals.
\ Coquette des Blanches. Snowy white,
sometimes faintly tinged with pale rose;
blooms in clusters; very profuse.
General Jacqueminot. A great favorite;
large brilliant scarlet crimson flowers; very
showy ; good bloomer.
Mad. Plantier. Pure white; fine flowers; borne in clus-
ters ; highly scented ; free bloomer; very handsome.
Mrs. John Laing. An exquisite shade of pink; hand-
some buds of beautiful shape, on long stems; very fragrant;
constant bloomer.
Paul Neron. The largest rose in cultivation ; very fine
dark rose ; considered one of the best hardy perpetuals.
Silver Queen. Very vigorous and handsome growth;
large double flowers of a silvery blush color, shaded in centre
with delicate rose pink.
Ulrich Brunner. A handsome rose ; large globular flowers
of a rich glowing crimson scarlet color; the plant makes a
strong growth.
Victor Verdier. Rosy carmine, purplish edge; large,
double, sweet-scented flowers ; showy and free-blooming.
For new Rainbow Rose, see first cover page.
94
SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
GENERAL LIST OF ROSES.
Tea Rose.
Tea-Scented and Ever-Blooming Roses.
Each, 15c.; 4 for 50c.:; 10 for $1.00.
PURCHASER’S SELECTION.
Agrapina. Dark crimson; flowers freely ; hardy; a good
bloomer.
Anna Oliver. Very large; full form; color creamy
blush, shaded with deep carmine, edged with silvery rose ; one
of the best.
Arch-Duchess Marie Immacule. Pale citron red, with
yermilion centre; lovely buds; full and sweet.
: area Pure snow-white; very double ; makes a beautiful
sh.
Bon Silene. Brilliant carmine rose; very full buds;
handsome :
Bouquet de Marie (Quite Hardy). Deep rose, suffused
with white.
Catherine Mermet. Bright fiesh color; very large and
full ; one of the most beautiful of its color.
Charles Rovolli. Large globular flowers; fulland very
double; brilliant carmine, changing to silvery rose; centre
yellow.
Cels. Pale blush; free bloomer and hardy; good.
Comtesse de Frigneuse. One of the finest pure yellow
roses; flowers extra large and full ; very sweet.
Countess Riza du Pare. A bright coppery rose color,
shaded to violet crimson ; very desirable.
Douglas. Dark cherry red; large flowers; rich and vel-
vety.
Etoile du Lyon. A beautiful sulphur yellow; deeper at
centre ; very large, double and deliciously fragrant.
Hermosa. Hardy, clear rose, blooming continually in
clusters.
Isabella Sprunt. Light canary yellow; handsome buds.
La Pactole. Pale, sulphur yellow; full and double;
beautiful buds; very sweet.
La Princess Vera. Ivory white, shaded coppery yellow,
delicately veined with pale carmine.
Letty Coles. Very globular form; soft rosy pink, deeply
shaded with intense crimson; extra large.
Luciole. A beautiful crimson rose, shaded with yellow;
Mad. Etienne. A very free-bloomingand strong-growing
tea rose, bearing large, full, and very fragrant flowers of a rosy
pink color, shading off to light.
Mad. Lombard. Very double and sweet; color a beau-
tiful shade of rosy bronze, passing to salmon and fawn.
Mad. Margottin. A beautiful dark citron yellow, with
bright red centre; very double; deliciously fragrant.
Mad. Scipion Cochet. A beautiful rose of striking and
handsome appearance. Color creamy rose with deep. crimson
centre ; large; somewhat tulip shape flowers; a great bloomer
and unusually fragrant.
Mad. Welche. Beautiful amber, deepening towards the
centre to orange coppery yellow, shaded ruddy crimson ; large
globular flowers.
Marechal Niel. A bright golden yellow; very large
flowers; fine form; very fragrant; the best yellow rose.
Marie Guillot. White, slightly tinted with yellow; very
large and fine; a splendid bedder.
Niphetos. Pure white, long pointed buds; deliciously
sweet; very large and full; a general favorite.
Papa Gontier. A very popularrese. The buds are large
and long, a deep carmine crimson color; strong, stiil, erect
growth ; suitable for in-door or garden culture.
Perle des Jardins. A magnificent rose, of large size,
handsome form, a beautiful clear golden yellow color.
Princess Hohenzollern. A charming free-blooming
rose; strong growth; flowers in clusters of a bright glowing
| red color.
scented ; one of the very
Princess de Segan. The fiowers of this rose will attract
the eye from a great distance, so brilliant is the color; bright-
est scarlet crimson; yigorous and free-blooming.
Souv. de Admiral Courbet. Flowers a beautiful deep
rosy pak, base of outer petals white; free bloomer; rather
warf.
Souv. d’un Ami. Bright rose; large form; very hand-
some.
Souv. de Malmaison. Hardy; very large double flower;
fine blush and excellent summer variety.
Sunset. A beautiful Tea Rose of especial merit, similarin
every respect to the popular Perle des Jardins, except color,
which isa rich yellow amber, tinged with dark reddish cop-
per; extra large buds and fine flowers.
Suzanne Blanchet. One of the most charming of our
new varieties; very fine form; large pointed buds, opening to
large, regular, full double fiowers, of a pale flesh color, passing
to silvery white, shaded withrosy amber; unusually fragrant.
The Bride. A lovely pure white rose of the Catherine
Mermet type; very full and double Sowers of the most exquis-
ite fragrance. Undoubtedly the best pure white rose.
WVerdifiora. Flowers deep green; a great curiosity.
Hybrid Tea Roses.
The Hybrid Tea Roses combine the hardiness and high
perfume of the Hybrid Perpetuals with the free-blooming
quality of the Teas. Very desirable for open ground culture,
being very hardy. Each, 15c. ; 4 for 50c.; 9 for $1.00.
Antoine Verdier. Fine dark rose color; ed
silvery; large and globular; very floriferous; (ae
sweet.
La France. A delicate satin rose, very large and full,
fine form; a constant bloomer; the sweetest of all roses.
Mad. Schwaller. Blooming in large clusters; large
globular flowers; color, transparent salmon rose, edged with
carmine; highly prized by every one.
Pierre Guillot. Bright dazzling crimson, ing to
brilliant carmine; very ae double, beautiful buds; highly
St.
Souv. de Wootton. Very strong, free growth; erect
habit, producing one or two fine flowers on every shoot;
fiowers velvety crimson, handsome and attractive.
Wi. Francis Bennett. The large, rather pointed buds,
of intense crimson, delightfully perfumed, of this rose are
greatly to be desired; rather dwarf habit; beautiful foliage.
of petals
and very
Polyantha, or Fairy Roses.
These charming little roses have become very popular, and
are great fayorites with all. They require but little room; can
be kept in pots or boxes, and will bloom continually through
winter and summer. The flowers are a beautiful shape, twenty
or thirty on each branch, covering the whole bush with a mass
of beautiful miniature roses, delightfully scented. Each, 15c.;
| 4 for 50c.; 10 for $1.00.
base of petals coppery yellow; buds large, full, fragrant; val-
table for cut flowers.
Mddle. C. Pirreau. Bright rose, with silvery shadings;
handsome, vigorous and productive. é
Mad. Cusin. Bright purplish crimson, with white centre,
shaded with yellow; very distinct and handsome.
Mad. de Watteville. A lovely rose, beautifully marked;
salmon blush, each petal bordered with light rose, giving it a
striking appearance.
Clothilde Soupert. See page 93. Each, 20c.
George Pernet. Medium size; very full; finely imbri-
cated petals; full rose color, delicately shaded with lemon.
Mdlle. Cecile Brunner. Bright rose, yellow in the
centre; flowers in clusters; very sweet.
Miniature. Very double white flowers, sometimes tinged
with pink. So free fiowering is this rose that the bushes are
literally covered with the attractive little flowers.
Perle d’Or. A beautiful coppery gold, changing to fawn
and salmon; fine form; a great bloomer; sweet scented and
charming.
GENERAL LIST OF ROSES. :
95
Hardy
Climbing
Roses.
Each, 15c.3 4
for 50c.; 10 for
$1.00.
Baltimore
Belle. Pale
blush, medium
size flowers; in
clusters.
Goodrich
(Climbing Gen.
Jacqueminot).
This is one of our
handsomest
elimbing roses:
the vivid crimson
flowers, sur-
rounded with
dark green foli-
age, make a
beautiful plant;
very free bloom-
ing and sweet
scented; strong
grower.
Gem of the
Prairie. Bright
rose color; very
fragrant flowers;
charming.
Greville,
or Seven Sis-
ters. Flowers in
large clusters;
varying in color
from white to
crimson.
Microphylla
Alba. Glossy
green foliage;
Suitable for
cemeteries, etc.
Creamy-white
flowers.
Russel’s Cot-
> tage. Dark red-
dish crimson.
Orange yellow, entirely distinct
W. A. Richardson.
from other climbing roses.
White Cluster. Pure white, and a continuous bloomer.
APIOS TUBEROSA.
A yaluable hardy tuberous-rooted climber, resembling the
Wistaria in vine and foliage, clusters of rich, deep purple flow-
ers, Which have a strong, delicious violet fragrance. Plant the
bulb near a trellis, tree or any place where you may wish a
climber. They grow to a great height and bloom profusely.
They are hardy and should not be taken up over winter. Plant
two or three bulbs near together to produce a greater mass of
vines and flowers. Each, 10c.; 3 for 2oc.; 7 for 50c.
Hardy Moss Roses.
Each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.; $ for $1.00.
These are entirely hardy, require but little care, and are
highly esteemed for their beauty and neat mossy covering.
Comptesse de Murinais. The finest pure white moss
rose ; large double flowers, beautifully mossed.
Henry Martin. Fine crimson; vigorous grower; large
double flowers, neatly mossed; very attractive.
Luxembourg. Bright crimson scarlet; large, very sweet
and mossy ; one of the best.
Madame Moreau. Perpetual moss; buds finely mossed ;
large perfect double flowers; rich carmine color, with crimson
scarlet centre.
«Perpetual White.” Large clusters of white flowers.
ANOMATHECA CRUENTA.,
Has been extensively advertised as a “Scarlet Freesia,”
which it does not resemble at all; the flowers, however, are
very brilliant—a rich crimson, three of the lower segments be-
ing marked witha black spot. Not quite hardy, but beautiful
for growing in pots, blooming profusely and lasting a long time.
It will please the planter with its rich and bright flowers. Each,
10c. ; 3 for 25c.
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SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICS VEEL E, PA.
A Selected List of Choice Flowering Plants.
It is with pleasure we present to our readers the following list of Choice Flowering Plants and Vines.
These are all
wn on our seed farms at Mechanicsville, especially for our mail trade, by one of the best and most experienced florists in
America. They are all strong, well-rooted plants, warranted true to name, and our improved system of packing insures them to
reach the buyer in good condition for growing. Havin
added to our already extensive green-houses more glass, we are now
enabled to fill all orders with the utmost promptness and despatch. Plants received by mail should have close attention
2 few days after planting, kept well watered and shaded from the sun.
If the roots are partially dry when
received, immerse them in thin mud for a few hours before planting.
PREMIUMS ON FLOWERING PLANTS.
Any one ordering plants from the following list to the amount of 50c. can select plants to the amount of 60c.;
or to the amount of $1.00, can select to the amount of $1.25.
THE FOLLOWING PRICES INCLUDE POSTAGE PREPAID BY US.
Abutilon (Chinese Bell Flower).
Very ornamental and shrubby
plant, bearing beautiful bell-
shaped flowers in abundance the
entire season; from two to six
& feet high. Each, 12c.; 5 for 50c.
Aureum Maculatum. Varie-
gated foliage, green mottled with
yellow; large orange-colored
flowers, veined with bright crim-
son.
Eclipse. A beautiful dwarf-
growing variety, desirable for
vases and hanging baskets; nar-
row. variegated pollages sepals
= scarlet, orange and buff.
= Firefly. Rich crimson flowers;
very branching.
: ¢ Golden Fleece. Large bright
Ye VY G 4B ins golden-yellow flowers, contrast-
~ wd : ing beautifully with the rich
Thompsonii Plena. green foliage.
Royal Scarlet. Large brilliant scarlet fowers; dwarf and
compact habit, free flowering.
Thompsonii Plena. A rare double-flowering variety;
orange veined with crimson ; foliage mottled with yellow.
Acalpha Macafeana. A beautiful variegated-foliage
lant of shrubby growth, much finer than Coleus, and more
hates excellent for bedding or single specimens; plants can
be kept over winter in the house. Each, 1léc.; 4 for 50c.
AGAVE Regida Sisalana.
pl where a tropical effect is wanted ; graceful, fleshy leaves,
om which one of the most valuable fibres known for the man- {#
ufacture of rope is obtained. Each, 1ldc. and 20c.
Ageratum (Cope’s Pet). A great improvement over the
old; blooms all summer; the best in cultivation. Each, 10c.;
doz., $1.00.
Alternantheras. Dwarf, compact, foliage plants; indis-
nsable for bedding purposes, edging or ribboning. Their
beautiful foliage of crimson, purple, yellow and green forms
rich masses of colors always attractive and highly ornamental.
Each, Sc. ; 15 for $1.00; hundred, $5.00.
Aurea Nana. Bright golden yellow the entire season.
Ameena Spectabili. Beautiful crimson, pink and brown.
Asparagus Tenuissimus. Delicate evergreen climbing
lant of most attractive appearance; the feathery sprays of
leave retain their freshness a tong time after being cut; beauti-
ful as a window ornament or to mix with cutflowers. Each, 15c.
Begonia Rex. (Orna-
mental Leaved.) This class
of plants is grown for
their large, handsome
leaves, which are banded
and flaked with silvery-
white, brilliant greens and
reds, many having a metal-
lic lustre; very desirable
for house culture, as they
thrive where there is little
direct sunlight.
We have a choice collec-
tion of ten varieties, which
we cannot describe for lack
of room, except the follow-
ing, which is very peculiar.
Each, 15c.; 4 for 50c.; 7 for
$1.00.
Countess Louise Er-
dody. One of the hand-
somest and most peculiar
of the Rex class; the large
leaves have a most peculiar
curl at the base ; the colors
are finely blended. Each,
20c.; 3 for 50c.
Countess Louise Erdody.
A new and very desirable f
BEGONIA, Tuberous-Rooted. This class is among the
handsomest of summer blooming plants. The large, brilliantly
colored flowers are admired by every one; they measure from
two to four inches across and range in color from pure white,
yellow, pink and red to the most intense scarlet, Mixed, single,
25c. Mixed, double, 40c.
BEGONTAS, other flowering kinds.
$1.00, except where noted.
Alba Picta. A very decorative species from Brazil; showy
and compact habit, glossy green leaves, spotted with white;
beautiful white flowers.
Each, 12c.; 10 for
Diadema. A new upright growing species, with deeply
cut foliage of arich green, handsomely marked with silvery
spots; a distinct variety. Each, 25c.; 3 for 60c.
Foliosa. Finely cut leaves, handsome foliage, pure white.
Fuchsoides. Branching habit, tinted foliage, covered
with rose-colored flowers.
Gilsoni. Light green leaves, delicate pink flowers.
Metallica. Erect growing variety, with lustrous bronze-
green leaves, dark red depressed veins. The panicles of buds
are dark rose, the open flowers are light pink.
Olbia. A grand variety; very large leaves of varying
shades of brown and red; the veins give the leaves a very un-
even surface; flowers pale ?}<mon color. Each, 30c.; 2 for 50c.
Rubra. Tall growing, dark green leaves, flowers scarlet,
rose-colored and very waxy.
Saundersonii. Scarlet flowers, in bloom continually.
Semperfiorens, Gigantia Carminata. Remarkably
large, brilliant crimson flowers, borne in large panicles well
above the foliage ; very desirable. ;
Veitchii. Growth similar to Rubra, pure white waxy
flowers, leaves spotted white. 2
Weltoniensis Alba. Very pretty and free-blooming
variety, pure white. Rosea has pink flowers.
Bouvardia Alfred Neuner. Shrubby plant, blooming in
autumn and winter; the flowers are double, of the purest waxy
white color; each flowret resembles a miniature tuberose ; very
desirable as a cut flower. Each, 15c.; 4 for 0c.
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SELECTED LIST OF FLOWERING PLANTS. 97
Carnations.
A al
The following have been selected from a longlist as bein
free-bloomers, distinct in colors and the most beautiful an
charming. Each, 12c.; 5 for 50c.; doz.,
$1.00, except where noted.
Anna Webb. Deep rich crimson;
large flowers beautifully fringed.
Buttercup. Rich golden yellow,
with a few streaks of carmine ; very
large and double flowrets. Each, 15c.3
4 for 50c.
E. G. Hill. Very large and double;
rich deep scarlet. Petals finely crum-
pled ; extra fine.
Golden Gate Mew), Rich golden
yellow; flowersof large size and freely
produced. Each, 15c.; 4 for 50c.
Grace Wilder. Beautiful clear
pe. yery fragrant and attractive;
owers produced on long stems.
L. L. Lamborn. The purest waxy
white ;-profuse bloomer of dwarf habit.
Portia. Intense scarlet; early and
free bloomer.
Silver Spray. A grand variety of
the purest white; robust habit, early
and very free flowering ; finely fringed;
large flowers.
Tidal Wave. One of the most
free-blooming of all the carnations,
producing double the number of any
other pink variety ; dwarf habit; color
a beautiful bright rosy pink; perfect
flowers.
Wm. Swayne. Strong vigorous
poorer large, fragrant, pure white
owers; early bloomer.
Chrysanthemums.
Our list embraces all the grand,
ehoice, new varieties of recent intro-
duction, and is the cream of the
chrysanthemum shows lately held in
New York and Philadelphia.
A Few Grand New
Varieties.
Louis Boehmer (The Pink Ostrich
Plume). This isas remarkable a flower
as Mrs. A. Hardy, having the same
hair-like growth on the petals. Color
an exquisite shade of silvery pink (
shaded lilac; petals incurved, very
double; unlike Mrs. Hardy,it makes °* ry
astrong growth. Each, 50c. ;3 for $1.25. «
Ada Spaulding. A striking variety; sturdy, robust habit ;
color rich deep pink, shading in upper portion to purest white ;
petals large, broad and solid. Each, 25c.; 3 for 60c.
Lilian B. Bird. Long tubular petals of “shrimp pink”’
color, very double; a great favorite. Each, 20c.; 8 for 50c.
Mrs. A. Carnegie. Rich deep crimson, a color much
sought after; large incurved flowers. Each, 25c.; 3 for 60c.
One each of the above four grand varieties, called the
** Boehmer Set,”’ for $1.00.
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Select List of the Most Desirable Varieties.
Each, 12c.; 5 for 50c.; 12 for $1.00, except where
noted; or; 17 for $1.00. Our selection including the
best.
Admiration.
Avalanche.
shape.
Domination. A grand new variety; flowers creamy
white, very large and handsome; an early bloomer.
Duchess of Manchester. (Chinese.) Pure white, extra
large flowers; very handsome.
Golden Dragon. Bright yellow, with long twisted petals;
one of the most charming and beautiful.
Kiota. One of the finest Japanese yellow varieties we
have. The broad petals are incurved, making a perfect ball of
the richest yellow color imaginable. The flowersare very large.
Lord Wolsey. (Chinese.) A splendid variety; rich deep
bronze, shaded with purple ; unusually handsome.
Mountain of Snow. Pure white, very large ; an excellent
variety.
Mrs. A. C. Burpee. Bright chrome yellow; petals re-
flexed.
Mrs. Alpheus Hardy, or the Ostrich Plume. Pure
ue incurved; the petals are covered with a fine down or
air. 15c.
Mrs. F. Thompson. Extra large, deep pink, fine form,
broad petals. 5c.
Miss Mary Wheeler. Pearly white, of immense size and
very double; petals delicately tinted on edge, pale pink.
Souree de Or. Fine golden twisted petals, tipped with
yellowish brown; extra large, fine flowers.
Wm. Singerly. An extra large, fine flower, with a rich
shade of plum purple, making a very striking and handsome
appearance.
Whorled petals; pink and white.
Large, pure white flowers; pyramidal in
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Ferns.
Adiantum Cuneatum. (The most popular Maiden-Hair.)
Long, graceful fronds, of a light green color, the most beauti-
ful to mix with fine flowers. 25c. d
Onychium Japonicum. Darker green than the Maiden-
Hair; fronds very finely divided; very pretty. 20c. ;
Pteris Argyrea. Large, bold foliage, broad band of white
through the centre of each frond; one of the most useful. 20¢.
Pteris Serrulata. An excellent basket fern, stands rough
usage well. 15c. One each of the above for 60c.
Persian Insect Powder. Death to all insect life. See page 109,
98
SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICS VILLE, PA.
Coleus.
We have all the choicest varieties in cultivation, with |
beautiful colors and markings.
Named varieties, each, 10c.; doz., $1.00. Without labels, |
each, 8c. ; 15 for $1.00.
Fuchsias.
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Phenomenal (24 natural size).
Arabella. Single, white tubes, sepals rose colored; a pro-
fuse bloomer. é :
Black Prince. Single, black waxy carmine, sepals tipped
with green and striped with rose.
City. Double, crimson, sepals fine dark corolla; ex-
trs choice; very handsome. ! 2
Depute Berlet. Double, very fine, corolla violet, tube
and sepals rose; large flowers. : ;
Grand Duchess Marie. White tubes and sepals, carmine
corolla; fine flowers; rare and choice. ; 2
Mrs. E. G. Hill. The purest double white fuchsia.
Phenomenal. The largest-fiowered fuchsia ir cultivation.
Tubes and sepals bright scarlet, very full and double, violet |
purple corolla; plant a strong and upright grower. 20¢c.
Storm King. 1
and the best of all double varieties; the drooping branches are
covered with a mass of large double fiowers the entire season ;
sepals white, tinged and edged with bright scarlet.
Each, 15¢c., 4 for 50c.; ten varieties, $1.00.
Geraniums, Single Flowering.
By mail, each, 12c.; 5 for 50c.; doz., $1.00, except when noted.
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Souvenir de Mirande. New and _ entirely distinct
variety. Upper petals creamy white, with a rich rosy ink
border; lower petals salmon rose, streaked with pure white,
free flowering and large trusses. Each, l5c.; 4 for 50c.
SINGLE FLOWERING GERANIUMS—Continued.
Beauty of Kingsess. Salmon pink, free bloomer.
General Grant. A well-known bedder; deep scarlet.
General Sherman. Large florets; rich dark scarlet.
Glory de Lyonnaise (the largest single variety).
Bright scarlet shaded rosy salmon; the individual pips are
very large; strong grower; very popular.
Pauline Lucea. Pure white; dark zone on leaf.
Queen Olga. Large bright, clear, pink flowers; a profuse
bloomer; a handsome variety.
Sam Sloan. A splendid scarlet bedder; one of the best;
an extra fine, velvety crimson; very large trusses, in great pro-
fusion.
Geraniums, Double Flowering Varieties.
By mail, each, 12c.; 5 for 50c.; doz., $1.00.
Asa Gray. Double, salmon pink, compact.
B. K. Bliss. <A very fine double scarlet.
Bruant. The best bedding variety of all. Foliage strong,
striking color of flower, a soft brilliant scarlet, with yellowish
cast. Flowers retain their brilliancy a long time. ;
Golden Dawn. One of the most sriking and pleasing
varieties ; a beautiful orange color, the nearest approach of any
to yellow. Foliage and general growth is perfect.
James Vick. Ground color salmon, with distant bronze
shading ; very handsome flowers.
La Pilote. Brilliant crimson scarlet; a splendid bedder.
M. Jovis. Large, very compact truss of semi-double
florets; color salmon, flesh color at centre, bordered with
creamy white. . Each, 15c. ; 4 for 50c.
Mary Hill. Rich deep salmon pink, very large floret;
free bloomer; an excellent sort. b
Queen of the Fairies. Very large, perfect shaped trusses,
rich fiesh-colored flowers, mottled with white.
S. A. Nutt. The best rich, dark crimson geranium in
cultivation. Massive trusses produced in great abundance.
The White Swan. This splendid sort still holds the
foremost rank among all white geraniums, and is decidedly the
best pure white variety in cultivation.
Variegated-Leaved and Scented Varieties.
Black Douglas. A splendid dark zone on a fine yellow
ground ; scarlet flowers.
Happy Thought. Dark green foliage, with a creamy
white center, and dark zone around it. Each, 15c.; 4 for 50e.
Mountain of Snow. Pale green, with silvery white edge;
| a Vigorous grower; very attractive.
(Frau Emma Topfur.) The most graceful |
Mad. Gilleroi. Dwarf compact variety, suitable for
edging; green leaf, with white edge; hanssome flowers.
Variegated Rose. Leaves edged with white; rose.scent.
Lemon-scented, Nutmeg, Rose, Skeleton Rose Wal-
nut.
Ivy-Leaved Jeanne D’Arc. The best white; very hand-
some. All geraniums, each, 12c.; 5 for d0c.; doz., $1.00, unless
otherwise noted.
PELARGONIUMS, or Lady Washington Geraniums.
We have several choice varieties of this popular geranium.
They bloom very freely during the spring and early summer;
colors velvety maroon, crimson, rose and blush. Each, 15c.; 4
for 50c. ; different kinds, unlabeled.
We have several varieties of Gold and Silver Tri-color
Geraniums, suchas Mrs. Pollock, Italie United, Sunset,
ete. Each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
Heliotrope.
These are always in demand
for cut flowers, by reason of their
delightful fragrance and neat
bloom. Each, 10c.; 3 for 25c.
The Bride. Large trusses of
pure white flowers.
C. Bernie. Flowers very dark
purple, with centre white rose,
extremely fragrant.
Peruviana. Pale lilac; the
best grower; free flowering.
ueen ofthe Violets. Deep
violet purple, with large white
eye; very vigorous and
flowering.
HIBISCUS, Chinese. Shrub-
by plants, with se & greens
leaves and the most brilliant
large flowers; fine asa bedding
plant or pot culture.
Single Red, Double [Red and Double Yellow. Each,
20ce. ; 3 for 50c.
IMPATIENS SULTANA. A distinct and _ beautiful
plant of neat, compact habit: continuously covered with the
most charming, brilliant, rosy scarlet flowers, one and a half
inches in diameter; highly valued as a house plant in winter.
Each, 15c. ; 2 for 25c.
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SELECTED, LIST. OF PLOWERING, PLANTS. 99
Much has been said in favor of this very grace-
ful climber, but not too much, indeed, for it has
roved to be one of the best plants for summer
looming. When only two or three inches high
its bright coral red flowers, tipped with deep .
canary yellow, begin to appear. They are ofa
peculiar waxy texture, appearing almost artificial,
and therefore remain fresh for a long time. When
in full bloom the plants are a gorgeous sight,
the bright green foliage enhancing the brillianecy
of the flowers. As a pot plant it will prove a
great acquisition. Each, 15c.; 4 for 50c.
IPOMZEA LEARI (The Giant Morning Glory).
This is a good companion for the White Moon-
flower. It makes a rapid earl and blooms
freely in the morning and dulldays. The flowers,
which are borne in great profusion, are six inches
across; a deep azure blue, with reddish purple
Tays. Each, 10c.; 3 for 25¢c. For Mexicana, see
Novelties.
IPOMA NOCTIFLORA. The true Moon-
flower. Still one of the most popular summer
climbing plants. The flowers, which are from
four to five inches in diameter, are pure white,
making theirappearance in great abundance at
ae and cloudy days. Each, 10c.; 3 for 25c.;
or 50c.
IPOMMA PANDURATA (The Hardy Day
Blooming Ipomeea). An entirely hardy tuberous-
rooted variety, producing very large white flowers
in great abundance; open in the day time. Each,
15e. ; 4 for 50c.
JASMINE, Grand Duke. Deliciously sweet
scented; double creamy white flowers. The
foliage of this variety is much larger than the
ordinary jasmine, making a handsome plant.
Each, 25c.; 3for60c.
Revolutum. A yellow flowered jasmine, grow-
ing readily to the height of from ten to twenty
feet; nearly hardy, and exquisitely fragrant.
Each, 20c. ; 3 for 50c.
(For Malayan Jessamine, see Specialties.)
LAVINIA WELTONIENSIS (Santolina Argentea). A
dwarf, compact growing, white foliage plant, suitable for edging
foliage beds; also used for seasoning soups and meats, and
preferred by many over sage for this purpose. Each, 10c.; 3 for
25c.; hundred, $5.00.
Nierembergia Gracilis. A beautiful basket or vase
plant, blooms all summer; the flowers are a delicate blue;
salver form. Each, 10c.; 3 for 25c.
TRUCKEE, CAL., March 5, 1891.
SAMUEL WILSON, Sir: The plants you sent me came to hand
yesterday, and were just as nice and fresh as though they were
taken from the garden that very morning. Iam well pleased
with the collection. Respectfully, Mrs. J. A. STEWART.
HYDRANGEA. These are among our most valuable
flowering plants. They are easily grown, require no care, and
add immensely to the beauty of the garden or lawn.
Paniculata Grandiflora. One of the finest hardy shrubs
in cultivation. The flowers, pure white, change to pink, are
borne on branches six to eight inches in length, which droo
ing under the weight of the large flowers, gives the whole
bush a delightful and pleasing aspect. They are entirely
hardy; live out from year to year without protection. Each,
20c.; 8 for 50c.
Otaska. Immense branches of rosy carmine flowers. It
blooms when quite small, and should be protected in winter.
Blooming plants, each, 20c. ; 3 for 50c.
Lantana.
Shrubby plants, suitable for beds or single specimens,
Highly ornamental. Each, 10e. ; 3 for 25c.
Boule de Niege. Pure white, golden centre.
Craig. Dwarf, rich orange carmine, very handsome.
Hendersonii. Strong growth; rich red and yellow flow-
ers, dark foliage.
Perfection. Green foliage, variegated with yellow. Lilac
and yellow flowers. Very showy.
Pluie d’Or. Erect growth; very rich yellow and showy.
LEMON VERBENA (Aloysia Citriodera). A charming,
neat, shrubby plant, with very fragrant lemon fragrance. Each,
10c. ; 3 for 25ce.
MAHERNIA ODORATA (Honey Bell). A graceful
little plant of trailing habit; covered the whole season with
delightfully fragrant yellow flowers;.charming and attractive.
Each, 10c. ; 3 for 25c.
Passion Flowers.
Handsome climbing plants, growing to the height of twenty
feet, witha profusion of flowers of peculiar construction, from
which the name is derived; hardy with slight protection.
Hach, 15ce. ; 2 for 25c.
Coerulea. Centre of flowers deep blue ; handsome foliage.
Constance Elliot. New; similar to the above, with pure
white flowers.
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Passion Flower Pfordti.
Pfordti. This is one of the most beautiful of all the
tender varieties of Passiflora. The vine is a strong, rapid
grower, beautifully cut deep green leaves, commences to bloom
when quite young, and is continually covered with large, hand-
some, rich, light Tatas flowers, suffused with delicate rose tints.
ae of the most desirable plants to train up past windows, trel-
ises, etc.
PRIMULA OBCONICA. This beautiful plant is of easy
culture, delights in a cool temperature, and blooms freely the
whole year round. The charming white flowers, sometimes
shaded with rose and lilac, are borne on long stems, ten to
fifteen in a bunch, and have the true primrose fragrance; &
handsome plant, either for out-door or window culture. Each,
15¢. ; 2 for 25c.
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Pansies.
Pansies are universal favorites with all and need no de-
gcription. The following varieties are the cream of all the
superb, large flowering, German Pansies, and cannot be sur-
passed by any in this country: Snow Queen, large size, pure
white; Giant Trimardeau, the largest flowered pansy in cul-
tivation; Emperor William, fine flower, grand markings and
rich colors; Prince Bismarck, the pride of all German pan-
gies; Black Prince, rich, black, yelvety, very rare; Pure
Yellow, large, bright golden flowers. Each, 8c. ; 4 for 25c.; the
whole 6 for 35c.
PETUNIAS (Extra Large Double).
best in cultivation. Each, 15c.; 5 for 60c.
Exquisite. Very large double pink,
Morning Star. White, marbled with crimson.
Oracle. Rosy carmine, edged with white; large and very
double.
Rev. J. C. Drayton. Rich crimson purple, deep fringe.
Snowdrift Improved. Pure white, very double, chaste
and lovely.
PLUMBAGO CAPENSIS. A beautiful shrubby plant,
of easiest culture ; producing large clusters of the most beautiful
pale blue flowers in great profusion. Each, loc.
CAPENSIS ALBA (New). Similar to the above, except in
color, which is the purest white. These two plants are excellent
for beds. Each, 15c.
Rosea. A charming companion to the blue and white
varieties; flowers a beautiful shade of rosy carmine; remain in
floweralong time. Each, 20c.
We offer some of the
Hardy Plants.—Climbers and Shrubs.
The following list contains a few very desirable hardy
plants, shrubs and vines:
Akebia Quinata. A handsome climber, bearing number-
less a et eh violet brown flowers, having a cinnamon-like
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odor.
\ } Ampelopsis Veitchii (Jap-
ve . anese Ivy). This is decidedly the
handsomest and most useful of
all hardy climbers. It clings
Si@7~ tenaciously to any wall, either
+— brick or stone, to old trees, sheds,
f etc. The beautiful green glossy
;— leaves overlap each other like
tiles on a roof. In the fall the
leaves change toa brilliant scar-
let, forming one of the most
lovely sights imaginable. It is
perfectly hardy, a very rapid
> gTOWer, and soon covers Over @
large space. Each, 15c. ; 4 ford0c.
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an
toe ous rooted climber from the high
| mountains of Mexico. Its lon
=— racemes of gorgeous rose-colore
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Ampelopsis Veitchii. defightfal ’ effects imaginable.
The vines are killed by hard frost, but the plant shoots up in
the spring and grows rapidly ; twelve feet. Each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
Aristolochia Sipho (Dutchman’s Pipe). A vigorous and
rapid growing climber, perfectly hardy, bearing a profusion
of brownish colored flowers, resembling in shape a Dutch-
man’s Pipe. Theimmense green leaves make an excellent
shade fora porch, arbor or screen; it attains the height of
eighteen to twenty feetin ashorttime. Each, 30c.; 2 for 50c.
Bignonia Grandiflora (Giant Trumpet Creeper). One
of the handsomest flowering climbers grown; the large oranges
red flowers are borne in large clusters during July and August,
in great profusion ; excellent forcovering old stumps, unsightly
places, ete. Large plants, each, 25c.
SALVIA SPLENDENS (Scarlet Sage). One of the most
showy and ornamental plants in cultivation; either for the
flower-bed or lawn. Each, 12c.
SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
STEVIA SENATA. A highly ornamental and useful
plant for borders, edgings, hanging-baskets or vases; growing
; ~ ten to twelve inches high, with
beautiful variegated leaves,
shaded with green and gold.
Each, 10c.; 3 for 25c.; doz., 60¢. ;
hundred, $4.00.
Violets.
No other flower can equal the
violet for delicious fragrance,
neatand charming appearance,
They are easily grown and very
@ popular for cut flowers. Each,
10c.; 3 for 25c.; doz., 60c.
Swanley White. Best double
white variety; large double
flowers and very fragrant.
Marie Louise. Deep blue,
large double flowers; fine neat
appearance; deliciously fra-’
grant.
Coreopsis Lanceolata.
One of the best hardy perennial plants. The large, bright,
golden yellow flowers are produced in great abundance from
early summer untillate fall. The flowers are borne well above
the foliage; valuable for cut fowers. Each, 15c.; 4for 50c.
Dentzia Gracilis. A dwarf bush, covered with spikes of
pure white flowers in early summer. Each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
Dianthus Alba Fimbriata (Hardy Garden Pink). Very
bushy, plants producing an abundance of spicy, white flowers.
Each, 15c.; 4 for 50e.
HOLT’S MAMMOTH SAGE.
Every one knows the value
of Sage. For seasoning ant
flavoring meats, soups, etc., it
is absolutely necessary. One
» plant of Holt’s Mammoth
= Sage will produce more
leaves and much better
quality than a dozen plants
of common sage. The ieaves
are fully three times as large,
and fiavor finer. It is easily
and quickly grown; one small
plant, such as wesend by mail
for10c., will make a large bush.
The engraving is the exact
{ size of an ordinary leaf. Holt’s Mammoth Sage willstand the
hardest winters with siight protection, and thrive for years. It
seldom flowers and neverrunstoseed. For those who use sage
in large quantities, either for home use or market, this variety
will be found very profitable. -By mail, post-paid, single
plants, each, 10c.; 3 for 25c.; 8 for 50c. 5 20 for $1.00.
RR AE | ES Gaillardia
a \ oe pf Axistata Gran-
Z ’ difiora. A
hardy perennial
appearance an
at beauty.
he plants are @
mass of bloom
from June till
B November; flow-
FE ers three inches
E across, of & rich
& orange, brown,
ge ~purple andcrim-
| son; lives outall
winter; ve
handsome. Eac
20e. , 3 for 50c.
English Ivy.
W he li-kn ow, n
c g vine,
da “5 green
leaves. Each,
15c. ; 2 for fr"
; . Fors ia
Hardy Gaillardia. Viridi a ima
(Golden Bell). The earliest flowering shrubs; bearing bright
yellow flowers before the leavesappear. Each, 20c. ; 3 for ove.
PLATYCODON (Grandiflora). A hardy, charming plant,
bearing a great profusion of large lue and white flowers; very
attractive; continues to bloom from year to year. Each, ldc.
Spirea Van Houtti. The most beautiful and one of the
most hardy spireas; grows to a height of four feet, and covered
with a perfect mass of snowy white flowers. Each, 20c. ; 3 ford0ec.
COPYRICHTED |
ABLANG?2 By
SELECTED LIST OF FLOWERING PLANTS.
| Hemerocallis Dumortieri.
A new sort, growing very dwarf and compact, and pro-
ducing in endless number large lily-like blossoms of a bright
orange color. The smallest plant will bloom freely the first
Season, but an established clump, showing hundreds of its
superb flowers, is indeed a prize worth haying. Having an
enormous stock we offer it at the very low price of 20c. each; 3
for 50c. ; 7 for $1.00.
HONEYSUCKLE HALLIANA. Flowering at all sea-
sons, nearly evergreen. The flowers are white on first opening,
turning to arich goldenyellow. One plant will coyera large
trellis. Each, 15c.; 4 for50c.
HONEYSUCKLE (Golden-leayed). Another * hardy
cH bing honeysuckle, beautifully mottled, golden-yellow
leaves; flowers yellow and very fragrant. Each, l5c.;4 for50c.
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. See description
page 99.
Iris. See Specialties for new Japanese Iris.
Passiflora Cerulea and Constance Elliot, page 99.
STYRAX, Japonica. A beautiful new shrub from Japan,
haying dee apis green foliage, and the whole plant covered
with beautiful drooping, star-shaped white flowers, followed by
white berries, that remain on the plant until winter. Each,
25c. ; 3 for 60c.
TRITOMIA UVARIA GRANDIFLORA (Red Hot
Poker Plant.) This beautiful plant grows from three to four
feet high. The flowers often measure from ten to twelve inches
in length, eight toten inches in circumference. They are a daz-
zling scarlet, the lower half tinged with rich orange. They are
highly valued for cut flowers, and remain in bloom a long time
a the frost has killed nearly all other kinds. Each, 20c.; 3
or 50c.
YUCCA FILAMENTOSA (Adam’s Needle). The foliage
of this beautiful plant is equal to the Palm. The flower spikes
are often four feet high, one foot in diameter, covered with
clusters of beautiful creamy white flowers of the most beautiful
appearance. Lives out all winter. By mail, each, lic.
Io!
Weigelia Rosea. r
WEIGELIA ROSEA. One of the most beautiful hardy
shrubs, deep green leaves; very attractive for the garden or
lawn. The rose colored flowers are bell shaped and the
clusters are borne in such profusion that the whole bush isa
mass of bloom fora long time. By mail, each, 15c. ; 4 for 50c.
WISTERIA MAGNIFICA. A strong twining vine of
very rapid growth, suitable for high trellis or arbors, or for run-
ning up old trees, etc. In the early summer the vineis covered
with long pendulous clusters of dark blue flowers, strikingly
beautiful and deliciousiy fragrant Each, 1ic.; 4 for 50c.
Wilson's Choice $1.00 Premium Collections
OF SELECTED FLOWERING PLANTS.
As we grow thousands of the most rare and beautiful flowering plants, roses and vines, in our extensive green-houses, espe-
cially for our mail trade, and in order to introduce them as widely as possible, and to give our customers a chance to try them at:
little cost, we have made the following choice collections, which, on receipt of $1.00, will be sent by mail, post-paid, to any
address, nicely packed and labeled, and which we warrant to reach the buyer (no matter how far away) in good con-
dition for growing. These plants are healthy, well rooted, good size, and just the same as we sell in our regular trade. Our
customers will note that these grand collections are all composed of choice and rare varieties, and larger quan--
tities than are generally sent for $1.00.
Extra Premiums on our $1.00 Collections of Flowering Plants.
4a-In order to encourage our customers to canvass for the following splendid collections of flowering plants we make:
the additional premium offer: Any onesending for more than one collection can select any rose out of our general list, and
one additional rose for every extra collection ordered. Please order by numbers.
No. 1. 15 Named Varieties of Choice Everblooming Tea
Roses. These roses are all of especial merit, suitable
for bedding out or pot culture ; each distinct in color
and continuance of bloom, and all valuable and hand-
some varieties.
2. 10 of our Best Hybrid Perpetual Roses. All en-
tirely hardy and strong growing kinds, producing fine,
large buds, and flowers of the most exquisite fragrance.
All bloom in the spring and many throughout the
whole summer. is is one of our most valuable
collections and would cost over $2.00 at regular rates.
3. 14 Assorted Roses, including 6 fine Tea Roses, 3
Hardy Climbing, 2 Hybrid Perpetuals, 2 Holy-
anthus and 1 Hybrid Tea. This splendid collection
gives a choice variety of each class and is a collection
of great value.
4. 13 Assorted Geraniums, including Choice Single,
Double, Variegated and Scented varieties, making
asplendid collection of different extra, choice kinds.
5. 18 Choice Plants Labeled, including Roses, Ger-
aniums, Coleus, Heliotrope, Begonias, etc., or 20
lants without labels, each different; this is, without
eae the most liberal offer ever made. 18 or 20
choice plants, post-paid, for $1.00.
6. 13 Assorted Plants. 2 Carnations,1 pink, 1 white;
white Fuchsia; 1 Pelargonium; Light Helio-
trope; 1 Flowering Begonia; Blue Ageratum; 1
Double Petunia; 2 Chrysanthemums, pink and
yellow; 1 Abutilon; 1 double Geranium Jewel;
i Giant Morning Glory.
7. Choice Hardy Plants and Vines. Beautiful Gail-
lardia; 1 Coreopsis Lanceolata Hydrangea Pan-
iculata; Ampelopsis Veitchii; 1 charming Hardy
Rose; 1 Passion Flower; Weigelia rosea; 1 Honey-
suckle; 1 bulb Hyacinthus Candicans.
8. 13 Choice and Desirable Plants. 1 Bryophyllum
Calcimum, the “‘ Leafof Life,” a peculiar plant from
Bermuda; the leayes when detached from the stem
will produce other plants around the edge if placed on:
damp soil or sand. 1 Rose Mad. Scipion Cochet,.
color creamy rose; sweet-scented Lemon Verbena;
1 Trailing Fuchsia Procumbens, suitable for hang-
ing baskets and vases; the mass of wavy vines covered
with pretty leaves, bright flowers and red berries makes:
it very attractive; 1 Begonia Metallica, handsome
foliage; Geraniums, Beauty of Kingsess and
Bruant; Violets, Marie Louise and Swanley
White; Coleus, Butterfly; Chrysanthemum, Source-.
d@’Or, 2 Gladiolas.
9, Foliage, Climbing Plants, etc., suitable for Hang-
ing baskets and Vases. Rex and flowering Bego-.
nia; Nierembergia; Peruviana Heliotrope; Cu-
phea; Pilea; Smilax, 2 Tradescantia, Fern, ever-
green; double Petunia; Ivy Geranium; Coleus;
Single Geranium; Saxifrage Sarmentosa.
10. Our Grand Novelty Prize Collection. This is our
most popular collection, as it embraces some of the:
best plants we have; new varieties of great merit and
standard sorts that are not so well-known as they
should be. The plants in this collection, if bought
singly at our extremely low prices, would amount to-
much more than if bought in this way. 12 choice
plants for $1.00, post-paid. 1 Clerodendron, see de-
scription and cut, page 79; 1 Bouvardia Alfred Neu-
ner, double white flowers; 1 Feverfew Little Gem,
very double pure white flowers in clusters; Double
Fuchsia Depute Berlet, very large violet purple flow-
ers; Vinea, or Madagascar Periwinkle, bushy plant.
with flowers from June to frost; Carnations, Grace
Fardon, pink, and Silver Spray, white ; Roses, Car-
oline Goodrich, a beautiful red climbing rose; free
bloomer; Mdlle. C. Pirreau, a strong growing pink
tea rose, very double; Plumbago Capense Alba,
charming white flowers throughout the summer; 2
ee lily bulbs; beautiful summer blooming~
102
SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
WILSON’S CHOICE SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS.
The following varieties of spring and summer Flowering Bulbs free all the best and most popular kinds in cultivation.
They are all easily grown, cost but little, require no care and quickly ma
e a gorgeous display of the most beautiful flowers all
through the spring, summer and fall months. When done blooming they can be taken up, kept in a dry cool place, away from
frost, and set out again the following spring, except lilies, which can be left in the ground. Our prices, which will be found very
low, are for choice, large bulbs, sent by mail, post-paid.
Bulbs and seed, when so ordered, can both be sent in one package.
Gladioli are among the most popular and satisfactory
summer flowering bulbs; they increase rapidly and are easily
kept over winter; cut blooms are always handsome, either
alone or with other flowers.. The following collection contains
all the desirable colors and is the cheapest collection offered :
10 Splendid Named Gladioli, 50 Cents.
The following ten varieties will be sent, post-paid, for 50c.,
all labeled ; single bulbs, each, 8c. ; 2 for lic. Angele, large
white flowers; Brenchleyensis, bright vermilion scarlet;
Ceres, white with purplish rose spots ; Eugene Scribe, large
rose colored flowers, variegated carmine ; Isaac Buchanan,
very fine yellow; John Bull, white tinged pale yellow; Lord
Byron, brilliant scarlet, blotched pure white; Madame
Moneret, lovely soft pink; Napoleon III, bright_ scarlet,
white stripes in centre of petals; Romulus, brilliant dark red,
white blotch.
Gladiolus, Snow White. Thisis without doubt the best
pure white Gladiolus in cultivation. Flowers of large size
and great substance, withstanding hot sun and wet weather for
weeks; very bold and beautiful shape. Large bulbs, each, 25c. ;
3 for 60c. ; medium size, each, 20c. ; 3 for 50c.
Lemoinei Hybrid Gladioli.
These are the showiest and richest colored of all the Gla-
dioli. The colors and markings resemble many orchid flowers.
We offer a splendid collection of various beautiful colors. Good
flowering bulbs, all new Lemoinei Seedlings, price, each, 8c. ; 4
for 25e.; 8 for 50c.; doz., 75c.; 25 for $1.25; hundred, #.50,
post-paid.
Extra Fine Mixed. Our mixed Gladioli embrace a mag-
nificent variety of all shadesand colors, many of them vying
with the best-named sorts in large flowers and brilliancy of
bloom. We offer large blooming bulbs at these remarkably
low prices: 6 for 25c.; doz., 40c.; 50 for $1.50; hun-
dred, $3.00.
TUBEROSES.
These are univer-
sal favorites with
all, and at the
extremely low
price we are ask-
ing forthem
should be found
in every door-
yard and garden.
Tuberose
(Large Double).
Fine, large flow-
ering bulbs. By
mail, each, 6c. ; 6
for 25c. ; doz., 50¢.
Tuberose
(New Excelsior
Double Pearl).
The finest in cul-
tivation, long
spikes of large
double flowers;
extremely fra-
grant: Extra
large bulbs, each,
S€. 26.4. 10F 250.5
doz., 70c.
Tuberose (Variegated Leaved). Noted for the beautiful
striped leaves and unusual fine fragrance of the single white
flowers. Each, 10c.; 3 for 25c.
For 50c. we will send three large double flowering,
three New Excelsior Pearland three Variegated-Leaved
Tuberoses, by mail, post-paid.
Dahlia Gracillas.
This has proved to be one of the greatest acquisitions to
summer flowering plants ;. the richness and variety in colorin
is indescribable ; the petals are broad and graceful, flecked an
striped with the most striking markings. We have a fine assort-
ment of colors—plum, crimson, gold, scarlet, ete. Single roots,
by mail, 15c. ; 6 for 60c. ; doz., $1.00.
DAHLIAS. Double, large, flowering, all fine colors, Sin-
gle roots, by mail, each, 20c.; 6 for $1.00.
CALADIUMS (Elephant’s Ear), Plants of immense foliage;
oeranened and attractive. Large bulbs, by mail, 25c.; smaller
, 20¢.
Double Tuberose.
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AMARYLLIS. Few flowers give a better return for the
cost and labor than the Amaryllis. They are very easily
grown, and afford a continual bloom of the most charming and
beautiful flowers imaginable. Our list embraces the hardiest,
choicest and best.
Belladonna Spectabilis Bicolor. The finest of all the
Belladonna lilies, and bearing flowers larger than the type on
stalks one anda halftotwofeethigh. The colors are of a deep
silvery pubescent rose, and often striped or marbled in bright
carmine. The perfumeis delicious. They frequently begin to
bloom‘as soon as planted. In mild localities this Amaryliis is
tfectly hardy if planted five tosix inches deep. It enjoysa
ight, sandy, well death ed soil. Each, 25c.; doz., $2.00.
Belladonna Major. An entirely hardy variety of this
beautiful plant; the flowers are a lovely rich pink color, highly
perfumed; being perfectly hardy, it isagreat acquisition. Each,
30c.
Equestre. A bright salmon pink, with a distinct snow-
white blotch. Theirstriking and beautiful effect makes them
wonderfully attractive for house blooming. By mail, 25c.
Formosissima. Intensely velvety crimson. A most
striking color and flower; the sweetest ofall Amaryllis. Each,
15e. ; 2 for 25e. ’
Johnsonii. The most popular. Very free blooming; from
three to six large crimson flowers, streaked with white, on each
stem; the plant is very handsome and attractive. Each, 50c.
Vittata. A sturdy race of thischarming bulb. The colors
of this yariety cannot benamed, as every bulb is of a different,
though beautiful color. Each, 40c.; 2 for 75c.
Regina. Queen lily ; bears large flowers in great quantity ;
color vivid orange, with a white star-like throat shaded with
green and crimson; the finest bloomer of all the Amaryliis.
' Each, 35ce. ; 3 for $1.00.
Tretea. A lovely little species, with pure white, sweet-
scented flowers; easily grown. Each, 10c.; 3 for 25c.
Atamaseo Alba. Charming, waxy, white flowers, larger
than the preceding one. Each, 1dc. ; 2 for 25c.
Atamasco Rosea. Thislovely bulb is but little known,
but should be found in every garden orconseryatory. They
are easily grown, and are the most charming flowers imagin-
able. A-soft, rosy pink, blushed with rose. Each, lic.; 2 for
25¢
Atamasco Sulphurea. A fine yellow spring blooming
Amaryllis; flowers often measuring three and a half inches
across, and lasting for several days. Each, 20c.; 2 for 35c.; or
the 3 varieties of Atamasco Lilies for 35c.
For Gapes in Chickens, use Pratt’s Poultry Food, see page 109,
CHOICE SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS.
103
Lilies.
Lilium Auratum (the
Golden Banded Lily of
Japan). Decidedly the most
beautiful of all lilies. The
immense flowers are pro-
duced in great profusion,
and deliciously fragrant.
In beauty and color of mark-
ings it surpasses all other
lilies. The flowers are large,
white, petals spotted with
rich chocolate crimson.
Each, 25c.; 5 for $1.00, by
mail,
Candidum (Lily of the
. Annunciation), This lily is
the emblem of purity. The
deep lemon anthers contrast
& beautifully withthe wax-like
SS petals. The fragrance is de-
< licious and never oppressive.
Perfectly hardy; suitable for
=in-door or outside culture.
= Rach, 15¢.; 2 for 25c.5 by
mail, post-paid.
Humboldtii. A beautiful
wth California species. Flowers
_2K = golden yellow, spotted with
<ifinec—=——- purple ; delightfully fragrant.
—\ Each, 25c.
S———
= {pa Merry = ee Bernas
. aster Lily. A large and free
The Golden Banded a _ flowering variety from Ber-
muda. Flowers from six to eight inches long, pure waxy
white, delightful fragrance. Splendid for pot culture. Each,
25c. ; 5 for $1.00.
Speciosum Album.
———
The Speciosum Lilies are the most
desirable of the whole section, distinct, beautiful and free- |
blooming. Pure white, and very fragrant. Each, 20c.
Speciosum Rubrum. Rose, spotted crimson, very hand-
some. Each, 15c,
Tigrinum Flore Pleno (the Double Tiger Lily). This
stately and magnificent variety grows from four to five feet
high, dark green foliage, bearing an immense number of double
bright orange red flowers. Each, loc. ; 2 for 25c.
Wallacei. A magnificent Japanese variety, with beauti-
ful, clear, buff fiowers spotted with maroon. Very distinct
and extremely beautiful. Each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
Lily of Siberia. A new lily of great merit and wonderful
beauty. Extremely hardy; blooms early in May and June.
The large flowers are intensely coral red, making a fine con-
trast with its graceful, fern-like foliage. Each, 25c.; 5 for $1.00.
LILY OF THE VALLEY. This hardy, charming and
remarkably sweet-scented plant isa universal favorite where
known. For cut flowers, bouquets, etc., they are almost indis-
pensable, and no home is complete without them. Single pips,
5c. ; 3 for 10c.; doz., 25c. No orders filled jor these after Apru Ist.
GLOXINIAS. A beautiful summer flowering bulb, either
for house or out-door culture. Each, 20c.; 3 for d0e.
Madeira Vine. A rapid-growing, graceful climber, bear-
ing racemes of fragrant flowers, valuable for covering screens
or pillars, ete. By mail, each, 10c. ; 3 for 25c.
ALSTRCMERTAS (Peruvian Lilies). A very interesting
and showy family, rapidly rising in favor since they are becom-
ing better known. In dry, well-drained positions they are one
of the most useful groups in cultivation ; hardy when well es-
tablished, and very varied in colors (orange, yellow, scarlet,
pink, white and black, beautifully blended—many sorts being
striped and blotched). Free bloomers. Plant the tuberous roots
one foot deep. Mixed varieties, each, lic. ; doz., $1.50.
Jas. M. Hunt, Shelton, Conn., writes: Bulbs arrived to-day
in good condition , very much pleased with them.
OUR GRAND PREMIUM COLLECTION OF BULBS.
As we grow and import large quantities of flowering Bulbs, and wish to introduce them as widely as possible, we
make the following remarkably low offer: For $1.00 in postage stamps or money, we will send, nicely packed,
boxed and distinctly labeled, the following choice selected bulbs: 3 fine Gladioli, 3 Double Pearl Tuberose, all fine
Milla Biflora, Cyclobothra Flava, Bessera Elegans; two choice
i llis Atamasco, 1 Amaryllis Formosissima, splendid bloomer, two varieties; Tigridia, very choice ;
1 Lily Candidum (Annunciation Lily), free bloomer; 1 two year old Cinnamon Vine; 1 Hyacinthus Candicans,
sweet-scented ; 3 pips Lily of the Valley, 1 Bermuda Easter Lily, 2 Oxalis.
for $1.00, warranted toreach you in good condition, by mail, post-paid.
looming bulbs, 1 each of the 3 Mexican Gems:
varieties,
Cannas.
New Canna, Star of ’91. This variety is distinct from all
others, as it is of a marked perpetual blooming character; it
blooms all summer outside and will bloom all winter in the
green-house; it is dwarf and makes a fine bedding plant, pene
@ mass of bloom all summer. The individual flowers an
trusses are the largest ever seen; color dazzling orange-scarlet,
with a small yellow bordor around each flower; each flower is
four to five inches across. Each, 75c.
A WW —,
DaSGy
Star of 91.
Ehemanni. This is one of the finest cannas grown; it has
deep green broad leaves, very handsome, while the flowers are
magnificent; over three inches long and two inches wide, of a
rich crimson color, borne in pendulous clusters; very effective.
Each, 25ce.
Unnamed varieties. Large, red foliage; light green;
flowers scarlet, yellow and striped. Please state height wanted,
i.e., three to four feet and five to six feet. Each, 15c. ; doz., $1.40.
These are extremely beautiful, and should be in every gar-
den. Planted in the open ground in May, they commence
blooming early in July, and produce an abundance of gorgeous
flowers until October.
Tigridia Grandiflora Alba. Flowers large, of a clear,
pearly. white color, marked with large spots-of reddish-brown.
ach, 5e.; 4 for 50¢c.; 13 for $1.00.
Tigridia Conchiflora. Fine yellow, spotted crimson
Each, 10c.; 3 for 25c.; 13 for $1.00.
Tigridia Grandifiora. Very large; bright crimson, cen-
tre variegated with yellow. Each, 10c.; 3 for 25c.; 6 for 50c.
One Bulb of each variety for 25c. ; 5 for $1.00.
MONTBRETIAS. Desirable and handsome summer and
autumn blooming bulbs, they are in full glory a month after all
the tender plants are killed by frost. Each bulb produces several
flower-spikes, some ten inches long, together with numerous
side spikes, making them exceedingly floriferous.
Crocosmizfiora. Has proved entirely hardy, blooms from
July until killed by frost. Flowers large, beautifully formed,
base of flower bright orange, sprinkled with purplespots. Each,
10c.; 3 for 25c.; 7 for 50c.; doz., 85c. °
Pottsii. Flowers bright orange-red, of most perfect form
and grace, resembling a miniature gladiolus. Each, 10c.; 3 for
25c. ; 7 for 50c.; doz., 75c.
In all 22 choice blooming Bulbs
To destroy insects on plants and flowers, use Persian Insect Powder, see page 109,
104 | SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
WAIILSON’S THOROUGHBRED POULTRY.
We make raising Thoroughbred Poultry a leadin
feature of our business, and claim to have as good an
pure a strain of thoroughbred fowls as can be found in
the United States. We keep. several distinct yards of
each kind, so as to send out stock not akin and suitably
mated. Our prices will be found unusually low for
first-class birds, and we guarantee delivery by express
in a good healthy condition. The buyer, in all
cases, pays express charges.
EGGS FOR HATCHING. This is another im-
portany feature of our business, and we probably do as
arge a trade in this branch as any house in America.
SE rong mh Our system of packing has been brought to such a state
La a ns ie of perfection that we guarantee all eggs to carry in a
mrt good sound condition for hatching to any part of the
United States or Canada. We do not guarantee any
certain number to hatch, as this depends upon so many
things over which we have no control. We have fre-
quently sent eggs by express to California, nearly three
thousand miles, and had twelve out of thirteen eggs to
hatch out fine, healthy chicks.
- HOW TO TREAT EGGS FOR HATCHING.
When eggs first arrive they should not be given to the
: hen until after they have lain quiet twenty-four to
2 iy ight a m™ thirty-six hours. This is a very important point,
PMO as it allows the eggs to settle back to their normal con-
” dition after being shook and jarred by traveling long
distances, and insures a much better hatch. We
pack our eggs in small light baskets, which insures
careful handling and light weight, so the express
charges are but little.
THE PLYMOUTH ROCK.
The Standard Fowl of America.
This valuable fowl has now become so well known
as scarcely to need a description. Owing to their ex-
treme hardiness, early maturity and quickness to
feather up when young, handsome appearance of the
half-grown chicks when dressed, they are very popu-
lar for those who raise broilers for an early market.
A particular feature of the Plymouth Rock is that they
blend their colors into almost any bird they come in
contact with, the consequence of which is that many
kinds of chickens have their appearance in color, but
at the same time little of the pure blood. As they are
one of the breed that, the ‘‘higher the standard the
better the fowl,” itis of great importance to get birds
of the best strain. The Plymouth Rock is of
American origin, by crossing the Dominique with the
Royal Black Java. Their color, solidity of flesh, quick
growth, early maturity and splendid laying qualities
take after the Dominique, while their large size and
magnificent appearance resemble the Royal Java.
They are extremely hardy, quiet and docile. The hens
make excellent mothers and good sitters. Full-grown
hens weigh from seven to nine pounds, and roosters
from ten to twelve poundseach. Their laying qualities
are equal to any of the large breeds, and their eggs of
extra size and superior quality. We claim to have as
lymouth Rock. good a strain of Plymouth Rocks as there is in the
United States. Our birds of this breed have in-
variably won prizes. The illustration will give
some idea of the large size and beautiful appear-
ance of our flock, although it is impossible to do
justice to their fine form and handsome appear-
ance. Eggs, by express, not pee 7 for $1.00;
13 for $1.75; 26 for $3.25; 52 for $5.75. Cockerel,
$3.00; pair, mated, not akin, $5.00; trio, $7.00.
WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS.
This new breed of fowls has beeome very
popular, and is preferred by many over the
original Plymouth Rocks. They grow and
feather up very quickly, dress nice for market,
when young, and make splendid roosters when
six months old. The White Plymouth Rocks
are certainly the handsomest fowls we have
ever seen. Their stately, proud, upright car-
riage, handsome form, combined with their
spotless, snow-white plumage, clean, golden
yellow legsand brightred wattles and combs,
give them a remarkably pleasant and attractive
appearance. They are docile, easily fattened,
said to be much better layers than the original
kind. Their bodies are well shaped, solid and
firm, a rich golden yellow skin, which gives
them a very handsome appearance, when
dressed. They are hardy, free from disease and
bear confinement well. Eggs, by express, 7 for
$1.25; 13 for $2.25 ; 26 for $4.75. .
MINT SPRING, VA., April 15th.
Mr. SAMUEL WILSON, Sir: Accept my thanks
for the very liberal mannerin which you treated
me in regard to the egg question. Iam more than
satisfied. Although you are sometimes slow, you = :
are always sure. Respectfully, = a ——
Mrs. LETITIA M, GILKESON. hi.
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THOROUGHBRED POULTRY. 105
THOROUGHBRED INDIAN GAMES.
No other fowl has attained such universal popularity in so short a space of time as the Indian Games.
The first importation w-s made by Mr. H. P. Clarke, of Indiana, about three years ago; since that time a
few fine specimens hay: been exhibited in this country by some English breeders. Their large size, fine
oa appearance and beautiful colorings, combined with their hardi-
ness, good laying qualities and great value asa market fowl, have
caused a demand which cannot be filled at the present time, at
any price. We were fortunat. enough to secure a small yard of
these much-prized fowls from one of the best breedersin England,
which were imported expressly for our own use, at a high cost,
ang Bre eartsaned to be from the best English Prize Exhibi-
on OCK.
The Indian Games are a noble fowl and combine beauty
and elegance with great substance, rich colors with marvellous
lustre, unsurpassed by any other fowl, either foreign or domestic.
Although partaking much of the game, they are unusually quiet
and docile, and show none of that combatiyenessso common with
the ordinary game. Their carriageis stylish and upright, carry-
ing their heads, necks and |bodies almost perpendicular. Their
plumage isa dark ground, beautifully laced with brown lustre
pencilings, giving them avery handsome appearance. But th lr
most peculiar feature is their ECs EAD, meaty bodies, and re-
markably fine qualities as a table fowl. They are good, steady
layers for so large a fowl, seldom want to sit, but make careful
mothers, and generally succeed in raising their young. For a
cross with the common dunghill fowl they would be of incalcu-
a= === lable advantage, as their strong, robust, healthy habits would in-
fuse new blood into our common chickens, which would insure
health, vigor and freedom from all disease. Cockerels, $5.50 ; pair,
$10.00. Eggs for hatching, 6 for $2.50; 13 for $5.00.
a — = ; All birds and eggs warranted pure and genuine stock, from
’ Ps oe oes : ?; the best English strain.
LONG-TAIL JAPANESE GAMES.
The above illustration was drawn from Nature, and is in no wise exaggerated or over-embellished. No other land or water
fowl in this country can approach the Japanese Long-Tail Games in beauty of form, gay plumage, handsome and attractive
appearance. The hens are more plainly dressed than the cocks, but have a remarkably neat, trim and charming appearance. But
it is on the roosters that Nature has lavished her most beautiful charms, ascan be seen by the above picture. Their form and car-
riage is unusually picturesque and stylish. Plumage on breast and back, a lustrous dark green, dark silvery hackle, wings hand-
somely penciled with gold and bronze. But their greatest beauty is in the tail, which consists of long, arched, pendulous feathers
e = re ea dark, lustrous color, which are placed in the most regular form, measuring from three to three and a half feet
ength.
The Long-tailed Japanese Games are natives of the northern part of Japan, and have only been raised in this country
to a very limited extent. They are entirely hardy and healthy in any part of the United States. They are very quiet, tame and
docile, soon become charming pets around the door-yard or lawn, and are not given to foraging or scratching, like many other
kinds of fowls. The hens are incessant layers, producing eggs of medium size, very rich and nutritious. For persons wanting
a few choice, handsome-looking fowls to run in yards, ardene or small enclosures, we know of none more suitable than the
Japanese Long-Tail Games. They are also valuable for exhibition purposes, as they at once attract attention and excite
curiosity. Eggs for hatching, 6 for $2.50; 13 for $5.00. Cockerels, $5.50; pair, $10.00.
Black- Breasted Red and Irish Games.
These varieties of fowls are well known to every fancier. They are noted for hardiness of constitution, early maturity and fine
flavor of meat. They are excellent layers, good mothers, and young chicks are easily reared. They are of great beauty of form,
splendid carriage and unflinching courage. Asa table fowl, they are decidedly the best. They are valuable to cross with the
common dunghill fowls, making a breed excellent for laying and splendid for market. The eggs we offer are from the finest and
best strain of this valuable fowl that can be found in America. Eggs, 6 for $1.50; 13 for $3.00. Cocks, $4.00; pair, $7.00.
To cure the Gapes in young Chicks, use Pratt’s Poultry Food, see page109.
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106 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
From a Photograph.
Rooster, 18 Ibs.
Hens, 9 and 10 Ibs.
The Scotch Brahmas.
This magnificent and valuable breed of
fowls is destined to take the place of other
large varieties when once fully known.
Having the advantage in form, weight and
size, they also possess many superior quali-
ties over any of the larger kind. The
Scotch Brahmas are across between the
Plymouth Rocks and the large light Brah-
mas, and while they partake of the immense
size and early maturity of the Plymouth
Rocks, their color and shape more resemble
the light Brahmas. One great objection to
the light Brahmas is the long feathers on
their legs and feet. Experience has proved
this a great objection. This valuable breed
of fowls originally came from Scotland,
and were first brought to the United States
by a Scotch immigrant who settled in Iowa,
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disease of any kind. The chicks are rapid NY
growers, feather up quickly, and will weigh
two to three pounds each eight weeks old.
When three to four months old they dress
handsomely, clear of pin feathers, are ten- \\ WING
der and juicy, and will weigh from six te WSs \\\ A
seven poundseach. Full-grown hens often SRR RAW
weigh eight to ten pounds, and roosters SN
have been known to weigh eighteen
pounds: Their large and perfect forms,
eautiful golden yellow skin, when nicely
dressed, reminds one of well-fattened beef.
Their color is white, penciled with black
on neck and wings. Their bodies are plump
and round, very small boned, short legs,
nearly free from feathers, which we con-
sider a very important point. They are
remarkably quiet, will bear confinement
well. Their laying qualities are excellent.
Our stock last year was quite limited, and
as we could get no eggs excepting at a long
distance from home, our customers often
had to wait for their orders to be filled. In
order to prevent this unpleasant occurrence
again, we have procured at great expense a
stock which we think will be sufficient to
supply all demands. Their immense size,
magnificent form and stately carriage, with
their clean white plumage, at a distance
look like a flock of sheep. Price of 6 eggs,
$1.00; 18 eggs, $2.00; 26 eggs, $3.75; 52 eggs,
eee Pair, $5.00; trio, $7.00 ; single roosters,
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The Downy Fowls.
This new breed of fowls originated
with W. Durand Hill, Illinois, in 1888,
and are a sport from a cross between the
Plymouth Rock and a common white
barnyard fowl. Mr. Hill claims great
advantages in these Downy Fowls over
any other kidd. Owing to the peculiar
nature of their feathers they are unable
to fly or get over a fence over three feet
high. Being free from pin feathers, they
can readily be picked dry. This we con-
sider a great advantage, as dry picked
fowls dress much nicer for market and
their feathers are more easily saved.
The Downy Fowls, as will be seen by
the annexed illustration, are a remark-
ably handsome, well-built fowl, upright
carriage, plump and well-shaped bodies,
short legs, and have an unusual attrac-
| tive appearance. They dress nicely for
market, having a rich yellow skin, and
weigh from 6to7¥% pounds each. But the
mostremarkable feature of these fowls is
lll| their peeuliar plumage, each feather
| being nearly free from a web like
2 other fowls, which gives them a soft
SSS downy appearance, much resemb-
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are nearly void of a stem, and are alike
valuable for beds, pillows, etc. Where
feathers are an object, this adds much to
a the value of "tbe fowl, as the sealers
; : 9 command as high a price as geese feath-
The Downy Fouls. ers. They are hatte, free from disease,
good, steady layers, carefwl mothers, but seldom want to brood. The young chicks are unusually handsome, never ungainly or
naked like many kinds, covered with the most delicate down, which gradually assumes the appearance of small ostrich plumes
as they increase in Age. We have many flattering testimonials about these beautiful Downy Fowls. Eggs, for hatching, 6 for
$1.50 ; 13 for $3.00; 26 for $5.00.
To make Hens lay in winter, use Pratt’s Poultry Food, see page 109.
THOROUGHBRED POULTRY. 107
Sea: chickens, we have been breeding them with a view to have them introduced once more in their excellence and purity. In
orm and appearance, the Dominiques are among the handsomest of any of our domestic breeds of fowls. Their color of plumage,
THE PATAGONIAN HEN. :
Tais valuable fowl is a native of Patagonia, the extreme southern point of South America, and was introduced into the
United States in the following manner: A gentleman, sauntering along the wharves of Boston, noticed some peculiar-looking
fowls on a ship that had just arrived from Patagonia. As they were different from any he had everseen before, he bought them
at a high price and took them to hishome in the country. They not only proved to be a distinct breed from any other kind, ex-
tremely hardy, unusually prolific in eggs, but also highly valuable asa market fowl. The Patagonian Chickens are very com-
ctly and solidly built, heavy and plump bodies, short legs of a dark mahogany color, sometimes slightly feathered. Full grown
ens weigh eight pounds; roosters, nine poundseach. The color ofthe henis black. The roosters differ in color from the hens,
being a more shiny black, and heavily penciled on neck and wings with dull gold and silvery feathers. They have smail double
combs, which are nearly covered with a tuft of short feathers. They are of quick growth ;-dress handsome for market; skin a
pale, rich golden color, and exceedingly tender and juicy when cooked. Pullets begin to lay when only five months old, and
will continue all winterif properly eared for. They are remarkably quiet and docile, not much given to sitting, but make careful
mothers. They are always hardy, and so far have shown no signs of disease of any kind. We have a limited number of choice
cockerels to offer at 4.00 each. Eggs, 6 for $1.50; 13 for $5.00; 26 for $5.50. j
The Boston Grays, or Sparrow Catchers.
The Boston Grays are a medium-sized fowl, weighing from four to five pounds each, when fullgrown. Round, plump
bodies, short legs, small head, crowned with a beautiful tuft of short, silvery gray feathers, which lie nearly flat, almost covering
_ theirsmall rose combs. Their eyes are bright and piercing, short, strong beak, slightly incurved. They breed true to color, which
is a handsome silver gray. They are extremely hardy, steady layers and seldom want to sit. They are remarkably docile and
ae do well confined in close quarters. While feeding, the sparrows are always on hand, ready to partake of their food. The
Owls will quietly pick up their food until one of these pests approaches near, when, with the quickness of lightning, they dart
at their prey, and seizing it with their sharp, hawk-like bill, soon devour the whole bird. Eggs, by express, 6 for $2.00; 13 for $4.00
To make Hens lay in winter, use Pratt’s Poultry Food, see page 109,
108 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
BLACK MINORCAS.
The Black Minorca isa well established breed
of Spanish fowls; in general characteristics re-
sembling the Leghorn and Black Spanish. Al-
though they have been bred in this country only
a few years, they have becomea recognized breed,
having been admitted to the Standard in 1888.
Their plumage is a rich, glossy black, which in
the sunlight appears to change to purple and
bronze. They have single combs, which in the
male is large, erect and closely serrated, color
bright scarlet, and in the female it drops to either
side, almost hiding the eye. The face is coral ~
red, with a beautiful while ear-lobe. As a table
bird, they are excellent, the bodies being very
plump and the meat of good flavor. As layers
they are very prolific, laying quite as many, if not
more, eggsthan the Leghorns. Their eggs are of
large size and fine flavor. A well-known English
writer, Mr. Stephen Beale, places the Minorcas ..«
first among all fowls as layers, and says: ‘“‘They
will lay from two hundred to two hundred and
twenty-five eggs a year.” One breeder of this
variety has a record of two hundred and forty-
seven eggs from one Minorca hen in three hundred
and sixty-five days. The chicks are extremely
hardy, mature rapidly, and are fit for broilers at
from ten to twelve weeks. Their useful and
profitable qualities, combined with their hand-
some appearance, make them very popular. We
offer first-class stock of our own breeding at the
following prices: Single cock or cockerel, $3.50;
pair, mated for breeding, $6.00; trio, cockerel and
two hens, $8.00. Eggs, for hatching, from finest
imported stock, 6 for $1.25; clutch of 13, $2.50; 30
eggs for $5.00.
WHITE MINORCAS.
The difference between the White and Black
Minoreas is in color, the White having a red face
and white ear lobes, as in the Black, which it
also resembles in shape, carriage, size and sym-
metry. The plumage is snow white, and should
be without a single stain. They are very hardy
and bear confinement as well as any breed. Of
four imported White Minorcas received March ae ae
25th, confined in a small yard, we gathered two hundred and forty eggs to June 25th—an average of twenty-two and a halfa
month. The eggs were very large, weighing from two and a half to three ounces each. While they resemble the White Leghorn in
general appearance, they are muchlarger. Eggs, for hatching, 6 for $1.25; 13 for $2.50; 30 for $5.00.
PENCILED, OR SPOTTED WYANDOTTES.
The Wyandotte has become a great favorite and very popular with the farmersand poulterers. They
are exceedingly handsome and attractive, perfect in shape and form. This, connected with their
beautiful plumage and accurate pencilings and markings, gives them a pleasing appearance. The face
and ear lobes are bright; tight-fitting bright-rose combs, which makes it comparatively proof against
frost. Their bodies are unusually plump and meaty, small
boned, making them one of the most desirable and valuable
market fowls. They are extremely hardy. Full-grown hens
weigh six pounds and cocks from eight to ten pounds. They
are very prolific layers, surprising every breeder with the num-
ber of eggs they produce. Eggs, 6 for $1.00; 13 for$1.75; 26 for
$3.25; 52 for $5.00. Young cockerels, each, $3.00; pair, notakin,
$4.50; trio, $6.00.
WHITE WYANDOTTES.
This new and beautiful strain issaid to be the handsomest
fowlin existence. Their plumage is snow-white, without spot
or blemish. They are perfect in every form and feature, stately
and upright in carriage. Their bright red combs, with deep
Tred wattles and ear lobes, form @ pleasing and charming con-
trast with their clean white plumage. Their skin is a rich
golden; bright yellow, clean legs, remarkably tender and juicy when
cooked, making them a first-class market fowl. They are very hardy,
feather up quickly, making splendid broilers for an early market. Their
laying qualities are superior to the Penciled Wyandottes. Eggs, 6 for
$1.00; 13 for $2.00; 26 for $3.50; 52 for $6.50. Cockerel, $3.00; pair, not
mated, $5.00; trio, $7.00.
GOLDEN WYANDOTTES.
The Golden Wyandottes resemble the Penciled or Spotted, excepting
in color, which is a rich, dark bronzy ground, thickly studded with
beautiful golden spots and golden pencilings on wingsand neck. They
are much the handsomest of any of the Wyandotte family, and are highly
prized by all chicken fanciers, not only for their fine appearance and
splendid markings, but also for their excellent qualities as a table or mar-
ket fowl. They are good, steady layers. The young chicks feather up
quickly and make nice broilers at three monthsold. Theskin
is a rich golden color, which makes a neat and attractive ap-
pearance when dressed for market. They are remarkably quiet
and docile, which makes them desirable for a barn or door-yard
fowl. Taking them allin all, we consider them the best of any
of the Wyandottes. We have no fowls to offer this spring.
Eggs, for hatching, 6 for $1.50; 13 for $3.00; 26 for $5.50.
March 4, 1891. 5
Mr. WILson, Dear Sir: I received to-day the two American Dominique =
Cockerels you sent me, and am well satisfied. Thelargestone was # very = =——————
excellent one, indeed. Yours truly, SIMEON F. YERKES, Tl Wietndodies
To keep Fowls in good condition, use Pratt’s Poultry Food, page 109.
THOROUGHBRED POULTRY. 109
BROWN LEGHORNS.
The Brown Leghorns have the
just reputation of being the best
and most incessant layers of any
variety of fowls ever introduced.
When eggs are the object, no other
kind will give as good satisfaction.
They are not considered the best
of sitters, but if properly cared for
and given warm quarters and
nourishing food through the win-
ter, they will produce eggs the
whole season through. They
are only medium in size, but ex-
ceedingly handsome in form and
appearance—round, plump bodies,
very compact and solidly built.
Our original stock is from the best
prize-winning birds exhibited at
the great International Show, held
in New York, 1886. Every feature
connected with them is pleasing
and attractive. They mature very
early—cockerels begin to crow at
six weeksand pullets begin to lay
at three to four months. Eggs, by
express, 7 for $1.00; 13 for $1.75,
26 for $3.00 ; 52 for $5.00. Cockerels,
each, $2.50; pair, $4.50; trio, $6.00.
WHITE LEGHORNS.
In general characteristics they
are like the Browns, being equally
good as “laying machines;”’ perfect
white ear lobes, unblemished white
plumage, correct combs, fine car-
: awe : —— riage and bright yellow legs. The
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SS ig ie! Zi mage with their bright red comb
RB Teoh and wattles is very effective. They
ge aes have been great favorites for many
ears with the farmer and fancier. Our stock is unsurpassed. Single cock or cockerel, $2.50; pair, mated for breeding, $4.50; trio,
.00. Eggs, for hatching, 6 for $1.00 ; 13 for $2.00; 26 for $3.50.
THE SICILIANS.
The Sicilian Fowls are natives of Sicily, and have only been
introduced into the United States to a very limited extent.
They are entirely distinct in color and markings from any other
fowl. The cocks are a light, solid red color, showing slight
pencilings of darker red on tailand wings. The hens are a dull
- Saffron color, beautifully marked with dark brown spots, which
gives them a very handsome appearance. They invariably
breed true to color, and both cock and hens have a remarkably
- Stylish and upright carriage. But the most peculiar feature of
these fine fowls is the formation of their combs. This is com-
posed of two single upright combs, standing about one inch
apart. The Sicilian Fowls are incessant layers. Weigh
-eight to nine pounds a pair. A rich yellow skin and dress
handsomely for market. Eggs for hatching, 6 for $1.50; 13
for $8.00; 26 for $5.50.
BUFE COCHINS.
The Buff Cochins have much to recommend them, especially
their size, beauty and docility. They can easily be confined
~in a yard with a fence two feet high. They are large, fine
birds; the cocks will weigh from nine to eleven pounds each,
when matured; hens, eight tonine pounds. They thrive well
~even under unfavorable circumstances. They are good winter
layers and make careful mothers. Ourstockis very fine. Single
~cock or cockerel, $4.00; pair, mated for breeding, $7.00; trio,
-cock and two hens, $10.00. Eggs, for hatching, 6 for $1.25; 13
for $2.50; 30 for $5.00.
PRATT’S POULTRY FOOD. vomedy i. at
kinds of disease in land and water fowls, a sure cure for cholera,
roup, etc. ; makes hens lay in the coldest weather. Valua-
- able for young chickens, pigeons, pet birds, etc.; purifies the
blood, makes them strong and healthy, and issaid to cure the
gapes. It is also a valuable tonic for horses, cows, cattle and
hogs. By mail, post-paid, lb., 30c.; 4 lbs, $1.00. By express or
freight, 1b., 20c. ; 6 lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs., $1.50; 25 lbs., $3.00. Direc-
tions on each package.
PERSIAN INSECT POWDER. Ze et and
of insects. It speedily kills every species of flying and creeping
insects; Roaches, Bugs, Flies, Mosquitoes, Lice and Fleas
on animals and pets, Moths, Centipedes, Spiders and In-
sects on plants, and vermin of every kind. Insects cannot live
after inhaling this powder—they breathe it and die; but it is
perfectly harmless to man or beast. Box, 25c. and 50c., post-paid.
Bird Seed (Extra Choice Mixed). Warranted fresh and
-€lean. By mail, 1 box, 20c.; 6 boxes, $1.00. By express, 1 box, :
15c. ; 6 boxes, 60c. White Leghorn:
If you want Eggs in winter, use Pratt’s Poultry Food.
SOWA Sen PEA
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110 SAMUEL WILSON, MECHANICSVILLE, PA.
GOLDEN-SPANGLED HAMBURGS. ;
The Golden-Spangled Hamburgs are valued principally for their rich, nutritious eggs, and their neat, trim and beautiful ap-
arance. Their color isa rich, dark brown, thickly studded with bright golden spots, giving them the most unique appearance, |
ey are universal layers, astonishing every one with the number of eggs they produce. Eggs, 6 for $1.00; 13 for $1.75; 26 for $3.25, .
SILVER-SPANGLED HAMBURGS.
These are said to be the most beautiful fowls in existence. Indeed, nothing can exceed them in beautiful plumage, proud and
upright carriage, neat and trim appearance. They are only medium in size, but very compact and solidly built, which causes them
to weigh much heavier than any other fowl of their size. But their greatest merit consisis in their unequaled egg-producing
proper tier The hens are absolutely non-sitters, but with generous care will continue to lay the whole season through. We
ave a few choice cockerels, $3.00 each. Eggs, for setting,6 for $1.25; 13 for $2.50; 30 for $5.00.
HOUDANS.
This breed of fowls is considered one of the best and, in fact, the most popular of all thoroughbred fowls in France. It
deserves the attention of the breeder who seeks for eggs and table qualities equally as much as the care of the fancier who breeds
forexhibition. They are speckled in color, the plumage being black and white intermixed, crested and bearded, with a triple
comb of very peculiar formation. They also have a supernumerary toe
like the Dorkings. They are quite hardy and non-sitters. Single cock or :
cockerel, 4.00. Eggs, for hatching, 6 for $1.25; 18 for $2.50; 30 for $5.00.
WHITE GUINEAS.
The White Guineas are considered much more yaluable for eating
or market purposes than the «peckled varieties.. They are of larger size,
hardier and much more easily raised, and far better layers than common
guineas. Another great advantage the White Guineas have over other
varieties is that they are more quiet and docile, seldom straying from the
door-yard or lawn; hence their eggs are more easily found than those of
the wilder sorts. Their flesh is considered more delicate and better
flavored than any other kind of guineas. They are universal layers and
will produce eggs until cold weather sets in. Pair, mated, not akin,
$8.00; trio, $4.25. Eggs, for hatching, 6 for $1.00; 13 for $2.00; 26 for $8.50.
PEA FOWLS.
_ We offer a few pairs choice Pea Fowls at $20.00 a pair for full-fledged
birds, hen and biddy. White Guineas.
MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEYS, |
Ered from the original wild stock
of America.
The Turkey is a native of America,
and in its wild state still inhabits the
valleys and mountainous regions of
some unsettled ps of this country. To
get the pure blood of these wild birds
infused into our Mammoth Bronze breeds
has been our object for years. In this
we have at last succeeded, haying pro-
cured a wild Bronze Tom from Mr. Fin-
ley, of Missouri, who one day found a
wild turkey’s nest in walking through
an unsettled part of that State. These
eggs he carried home and put them un-
der a common dunghill fowL. We were
fortunate enough to procure a pair of
these wild birds from Mr. Finley. The
gobbler, when started from Missouri,
although thin in flesh, weighed forty-
two pounds. The infusion of the
original blood into our Mammoth
Bronze breed unquestionably
makes the very best, healthiest
and largest strain of Mammoth
Bronze Turkeys in the world. We
have no hesitation in saying that yob-
blers, when full-grown, can be made to
weigh forty-four to forty-eight pounds,
and hens eighteen to twenty pounds
each. We herewith present a likeness
of a young Tom, only five months old,
that weighed twenty-six pounds while
thin in flesh. Their form, shape and
appearance is one of the most pleasing
sights imaginable. Their plumage is &
dark bronzy color, excepting slight
silver pencilings on wings and tail, and
when sporting in the noonday sun their
feathers on neck and breast glisten like
old gold mixed with brassy copper. No
one who has ever had the experience
would believe the difference between
the young of the Improved Bronze Tur-
keys and those of the common breed,
They are not only stronger, healthier
and more vigorous, but grow and feather
up more quickly, and seem more able to
hunt their own living. Our prices for tur-
keys may seem high, but when the fact
is considered that one of our Improved
Bronze Gobblers crossed with the com-
mon turkey would add forty to fifty
per cent. to the value of the flock at
A Wild Bronze Tom, five months old. Christmas time, we think no one wilt
object to the price. We would advise
our customers who want to improve their flock to send in their orders as soon as possible. We guaranice safe delivery, but do not
pay res charges. Improved Mammoth Bronze Gobblers, first-class, $8.00 each; ee ee and Hen, not
kin, first-class, $12.00; trio, one Gobbler and two Hens, selected, $15.00. Eggs for hatching, 6 for $2.50; 13 for $5.00,
If you want healthy Turkeys, use Pratt’s Poultry Food, see page 109.
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IMPERIAL PEKIN DUCKS.
When raising poultry for profit is the object, no other land or water fowl can compare with the Imperial Pekin Ducks.
They are extremely hardy, easily raised, entirely free from gapes, or any kind of disease, requiring no water except tor
D g purposes, grow up quickly, and command a better price and readier sale than any other kind of poultry. Any one
having a small piece of ground can raise Imperial Pekin Ducks. They are remarkably quiet and docile, thrive well in close
Their plumage issnow white. They are nearly as large as geese, and their feathers equally good for beds, ilocos. etc. ancy
uce over two hun-
THOROUGHBRED PIGS, REGISTERED STOCK.
No other animal on the farm paysso well fora little attention as the
pig. If rightly managed he isasure source of income every year. The
embargo prt_upon American pork by France and Germany has been
= removed, and it is now admitted free into nearly all the countries of
Euro This will mde ely open up a large market for this commodity
and for many years to come will make the raising of pork one of the most
pronteble branches of the American farmer. But in order to obtain the
est results it will be necessary to start right, that is, to obtain from some
teliable source good, pure, healthy stock as a foundation. :
As a means to this end we take pride in calling your attention to the
following description of our stock: : i
CHESTER WHITES. Of all the breeds of swine for practical pur-
poses we unhesitatingly give Chester Whites first place. The improve
ments in the past few years have made this breed hard to excel. By care-
Chester Whi . ful selections and care in breeding, the coarseness of the old-fashioned
es a ie. ; Chester Whites has been done away with, and we have now a breed
whose characteristics are large size, strong bone, broad, level back, straight deep body, square, nicely turned hams
and shoulders, nose short, ears small and drooping, skin and hair fine and white, strong limbs, strong constitution
and quick maturity. All these are an important factor in the profitable raising of pork, and we claim the Chester Whites
to be second to none in these particulars. They will fatten when quite young, and can be made to weigh from six hundred to
seven hundred pounds if desired, and are always ready for the butcher. _ “
We think we have as good a strain of Chester Whites as can be found in this
country, and offer them at the following low prices: Single pig, male or female,
eight weeks old, $8.00. Pair, not akin, eight weeks old, $15.00. Single pig, male
or female, twelve weeks old, $10.00. Pair, not akin, twelve weeks old, $18.00.
Pedigree sent with each order if desired.
Poland-China Pigs. For those who prefera black pig we would recom-
mend the Poland China. For the farmer they are the most practical of the ,
black varieties, and for general market purposes are second only to the Chester
Whites, The Poland Chinas are quiet and domestic, very easy keepers, and ma- \
ture quickly. They are notliableto mange, and bearclose confinement well. They
fatten rapidly, and at nine months can be made to weigh three hundred pounds.
We have a first-class stock of Poland-China Pigs which we offer as follows:
Single pig, male or female, eight weeks old, $8.00; pair, not akin, eight weeks
ald, $15.00; single pig, male or female, twelve weeks old, $10.00; pair, not akin, twelve weeks old, $18.00.
GERMAN OR BELGIUM HARES.
These Hares differ from all other hares or rabbits in many important points. Their ears are longer, eyes larger, head
broader, darker meat and tougher hides. They are natives of Germany, Belgium, France, and Scotland. They are nearly three
times as large as our common rabbits, very gentle, bear confinement well, and thrive in close quarters, They require but little
= care, and can be fed on hay, grass, turnips, ete., or any kind of grain, same as sheep. They are very prolific, commencing to
= breed when seven months old; produce their young every six or eight weeks, and five to ten ata time. Their color is a
S38 silvery gray. Their meat is tender, juicy and of a rich gamey flavor. <A full-grown hare will weigh from ten to twelve pounds,
SS ==3 In France and Germany their skins are much used for making imitation kid gloves. They are easily raised and free from disease.
SS They are much more profitable than poultry, and always command a ready sale in the market, when game isin season. Any
==4 boy or girlecan make money by raising German Hares. They can be kept on what generally goes to waste abouta farm, and
Sj make Hleaswne and very profitable employment, either for children or grown people. The price of a full-grown Hare in market
SS — = —— is about $1.00, and they are eagerly sought for by
~ epicures and restaurants. We know of no more
= profitable and pleasant employment than
keeping German Hares. We have known °
persons who started with a pair or trio in a a
short time, to raise a stock of seventy-five to |
one hundred Hares, which are worth, ata sg
low calculation, $1.00 each. :
GERMAN HARES AND THE “RURAL ™
NEW YORKER.”
= SS SSS RS Zz The Rural New Yorker, a so-called agricultural
SSS SSS SRS ‘eeeesen Paper, published in New York city, a few years.
SS SRS Sees : ago took exceptions to what we said about the
German Hares, their value as a market product,
: Se : productiveness, ete. Toshow how much reliance
SS ae SSS er can be placed on this agricultural journal, we
= SSN BS SS NG 4 herewith quote some extracts from the same paper
of August 8, 1891: ‘Rabbit Farming.—On the
menw of the Agricultural Banquet held at Cornell
University, rabbits held an honorable place.”
Well they might, as a well-fed rabbit is good eating,
and sells well in marketin the proper season. The
French and Belgian peasants frequently send two.°
hundred tons of rabbit meat to the London mar-
ket. In ten months ending last October,$1,370,000
worth of rabbit meat was sent to England from )
various parts of Europe. This same paper, quoting B
Major Morant, who is authority on rabbit culture,
Says: “‘It would probably surprise many people o
to be told that a couple of doe rabbits, weighing a
from seven to eight pounds each, will produce a #
greater weight of meat than a couple of ewes weigh- ,
ing sixty to seventy pounds each. But it is quite
common for two does to rear fifty young in a year, -
mee Which if kept till they weigh six pounds each, <
ss would weigh three hundred pounds, while the
= two ewes will be fortunate if they rear three lambs,
—) Which, when a year old, will weigh seventy
= pounds each.” And according to the Rural New
#@ Yorker, Mr. Morant further Says: ‘‘We had a doe
7 that had a litter of eleven young, which weighed
oy gq sixty pounds when fourteen weeks old, and sold
UE Meee ES For 55. 9. 3 couple. In 1883 we had eight does; in
i ee 1885 the entire stock from them was over two
thousand rabbits.” This statement of Major
_— oe Morant who, the Rural New Yorker Says, is au-
Sa eee , —= thority on rabbit culture, far exceeds ours made
3 or two years ago, and which so excited the ire of
this wonderful paper that it tried to make out such a thing was impossible. And when it is understood that nine-tenths of the rabbit meat that is sold in the London market comes from France,
Belgium and Scotland, is precisely what we call German or Belgium Hares, our customers can judge of the character of this so-called agricultural paper. Until the present season we have been
unable tosupply the demand for these Hares. We now have a stock ample to fill all orders at once, and have reduced our prices to the following rates: Bucks, ten months old, crossed with imported
pair, buck and doe, not akin, $4.00; trio, buck and two does, not akin, $6.50; each additional doe,$2.50, A small treatise on Rabbit Culture sent free on application. An English
work on Rabbitry, 350 pages, sent by mail, post-paid, for $1.30. Beg F ees Baa ae
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THE JAPANESE WINEBERRY.
The seeds of this valuable new fruit were first sent to the United States by Prof. Georgeson, of the Japanese Imperial Agricultural College,
who discovered it growing wild onthe mountains of Japan. It belongs to the raspberry family, is a strong, vigorous grower, and
entirely hardy in any soil orclimate. The fruit is borne in clusters, often 75 or 100 ina bunch. The berries are enclosed in a husk
which gradually expands as the berries ripen, when the husk falls off, leaving exposed to view the most beautiful berry imagin-
able. The flavor of the fruit is different from any other berry, being of a remarkably sweet, juicy, refreshing, delicate and
luscious flavor. Fora berry to eat from the hand, ora table berry, it possesses so many superior advantages over all other
raspberries that when once fully known it will be eagerly sought for by all epicures and lovers of good berries.
Young plants begin to bear second year from planting, and attain the height of 4 to 6 feet the third year. It com-
This valuable new berry is highly
mences to ripen early in July and continues its fruiting season a long time. L perry is
recommended by all the leading Agricultural papers, as well as by Professors of Horticultural Societies, &c.
We offer the genuine plants at the following low prices: By mail, postpaid, 25c. each; 3 for 60c. ; $2.25 per doz.
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