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FERTILIZERS, POULTRY SUPPLIES. ~~ IMPLEMENTS. F it V f
ARE CAREFULLY TESTED, THOROUGHLY RELIABLE AND
OF THE HIGHEST GERMINATION
Se re ee —
REICHARDT & SCHULTE CO.
INCORPORATED)
THE TEXAS SEED HOUSE, HOUSTON To Our Customers and Friends:
It is again with pleasure we heartily thank you for your increased confi- dence in us. Since writing our last year’s Catalogue, through your patronage so generous'y given we were compelled to erect an entirely new building and are now permanently installed on the same spot where we have been doing business for so many years. There is no question but what we have the most up-to-date and neatest seed house in the entire South, and which is equipped with all modern facilities for filling orders in the promptest manner possible. The present storage capacity is figured to meet all requirements for years to come—occupying three floors, a fifty foot frontage and a depth of 100 feet and gives us a floor space equal to seven times the space formerly occupied, which with an elevator and machinery for recleaning a'l] seeds enables us to give the very best service to both our wholesale and retail customers.
In revising this Guide Book we have endeavored to offer everything of merit that is best adapted for the South and have cut out such varieties as experience and repeated tests have shown to possess little or no value, and have added thereto other varieties which have shown especial merit to the Gulf Coast Region.
A good many of our seeds are grown under our own supervision and in- Spection; others are contracted for with thoroughly reliable growers, while such sorts as Cabbage, Cauliflower, Peas, Beans, Lettuce, Radish, Tomato, etc., are grown for us by specialists exclusively.
We have endeavored to give honest illustrations and tell the exact truth about the goods we offer and that is what you want. It pays to give a square deal and a man is foolish who thinks people will believe a lot of exaggerated pictures and crazy descriptions. Should you want any articles not listed in this Catalogue we will be pleased to have your inquiries and will give them prompt attention, ;
HOW TO ORDER—Please be careful to write your name and address distinect!y and in full, using the order sheet and envelope inserted in this Cata- logue, and no matter how often you write, be sure to sign your name, giving your Town and State as well.
HOW TO SEND MONEY—Cash should always accompany the order. Re- mittances may be made at our risk by any of the following methods: (1st, and best) Postoffice order; (2) Draft on New York; (3) Express Company’s money order; (4) Cash by express in amounts of not less than $5.00; (5) Registered letter; (6) When personal checks are sent, 10 cents must be added for ex- change. (We also accept clean stamps in small amounts same as cash, at your risk.)
REFERENCES—As to our financial responsibility, we refer you to any bank or banker who is a subscriber to the commercial agencies.
PROMPT SHIPMENTS—We are prepared to fill, in nearly every case, all orders promptly and correct'y the day they are received.
SENDING SEEDS BY MAIL is both a specialty and a very important branch of our business.
ERRORS—Should an error occur, we desire to be promptly advised and will take pleasure in making satisfactory correction.
SHIPPING—Prices are net, Houston, express or freight depots, and are subject to change as the season advances.
N OT E It must be clearly understood that we give no guarantee as to the correctness of
name, description or product of the seeds we sell, and any purchaser who does nol accept our seeds on these conditions is at liberty to return them, at our cost, within seven days from date of purchase, and any money that has been paid on same will be promptly and cheerfully refunded. Our business system is as perfect as we can make it, but still we are not infallible. No one is. The best guarantee our customers can have is the fact that our large business has been built up by selling GOOD
SEEDS, and it would very soon be RUINED if we sold inferior stock.
COVER PAGES DESIGNED AND PRINTED BY REIN & SONS CO., HOUSTON
REICHARDT & SCHULTE CO.—INC., HOUSTON, TEXAS. 1
MONTHLY TABLE FOR SOWING VEGETABLE SEEDS
Compiled and adapted fer climatic conditions of South Texas and Gulf Coast Region.
JANUARY Sow Spinach, Mustard, Carrots, Beets, Leeks, Tur- nips ,Lettuce, Endive, Cabbage, Broccoli, Kohl Rabi. Sow Early Cauliflower in a frame, Cress, Chervil, Parsley and Celery, Peas, Irish Potatoes and all kinds of Herb seeds; sow Cucumbers, Egg Plants, Pepper, and Tomatoes in hot beds for transplanting.
FEBRUARY Sow Spinach, Mustard, Carrots, Beets, Leeks, Rad- ishes, Turnips, Swiss Chard, Kohl Rabi, Lettuce, Cab- bage, Parsley, Cress, Celery, Peas, Irish Potatoes, Herb Seeds. P’ant Asparagus Roots, Beans, Cucum- bers, Squash, Melons, Corn. End of this month Sweet Potatoes can be planted for slips.
: MARCH Sow Beets, Radishes, Lettuce, Spinach, Carrots, Mustard, Swiss Chard, Leeks, Celery, Parslez, Cress, Chervil, Lettuce. Plant Bush and Pole Beans, Endive, Squash, Cucumbers, Melons, Okra, Bush and Pole Peas. Tomatoes, Egg Plants and Peppers can be sown in the open ground. Plant Corn, Irish and Sweet Po- tatoes. APRIL Sow Bush and Pole Beans, Corn, Cucumbers, Squash, Melons, Okra, Beets, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Radishes, Lettuce, Mustard, Endive, Cress, Parsley,
Pumpkins, Celery, Tomatoes, Egg Plants, Pepper, Kohl Rabi, Cau‘iflower, Corn. MAY
Sow June Corn, Melons, Squash, Cucumbers, Egg Plants, Tomatoes, Peppers, Okra, Bush and Pole Beans, Pumpkins, Radishes, Endive, Lettuce. Celery for bleaching can be sown now, but requires plenty of water if the weather is dry. Set out Sweet Potato Slips.
JUNE
Sow Water and Musk Melons, Cucumbers, Squash, Okra, Pumpkins, Bush and Pole Beans, Radishes, Let- tuce, Celery, Cauliflower, Tomatoes, Egg Plants and Sweet Pepper for a fall crop.
MONTHLY TABLE FOR
JANUARY Plant Potatoes, Green Mountain and Bliss Tri- umph, and cther second early varieties may be planted after the first. Texas Red Rust Proof Oats may be sown. Field Corn, Rape, and Winter Vetch, Stock Turnips and Stock Beets, Alfalfa and Clover.
FEBRUARY February is the best month to plant a general crop of Potatoes, as on an average they will succeed better
if planted during this month than any other. P’ant _
aso Spanish Peanuis, Adam’s Extra Early Corn and Chufas, Field Corn, Alfalfa, Rape, Vetch, Grass and Clover Seed, Speltz, Sorghum.
MARCH Sow Sorghum, Kaffir Curn, and Milo Maize for stock food. Field Corn, Alfalfa, Irish and Sweet Po- tatoes, Peanuts, Cotton, also Early Garden Corn and Chufas for hogs. Cow Peas.
APRIL ~ Work enumerated above for March may apply to April; also Cow Peas, Millet, Cotton and Peanuts.
MAY
Plant Sugar Beets and Mangels for stock feeding, all kinds of Sorghum, Millet, Fodder plants, Cow
FOR QUANTIT:ES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
JUNE—Continued,
Large Adams’ Corn, if planted now, will make a suc- cessful late crop for market; also June,
JULY \ Plant Pole and Bush Beans. Sow Toma
Cucumbers, Cauliflower, Endive, Lettuce ishes, Turnips, Ruta Bagas, Cabbage of all kinds, 1 Rabi, Parsley, Mustard, Beets and Celery. June It AUGUST \ Plant Bush and Pole Beans, Peas, Cabbage, Broc- coli, Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Cauliflower, Parsley,
Lettuce, Chervil, Radishes, Mustard, Cress, Beets, Car-
rots, Celery. Spinach. Set out Shallots and Onion Sets; also Irish Seed Potatoes. June Corn. SEPTEMBER
Plant Extra Early Peas. Sow Radishes, Carrots, Beets, Beans, Parsley, Mustard, Celery, Corn Salad, Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Lettuce, Endive, Turnips, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach, Parsley, Cabbage. Sow Creole and Bermuda Onion Seeds. Set out Shallots and sow
Turnip Rooted Celery and Salsify. Plant Onion Sets.¢ ~~"
OCTOBER Sow Onion Seeds of a’l kinds, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Kale, Leeks, Spinach, Mustard, Swiss Chard, Carrots, Beets, Bush Beans, Corn Salad, Kohl Rabi, Chervil, Radishes, Lettuce, Endive, Parsnip, Salsify, Peas. Set out Shallots, Strawberry Plants, Asparagus Roots, also Horse Radish Sets’ and Onion Sets. NOVEMBER Sow Spinach, Corn Salad, Radishes, Lettuce, Mus- tard, Parsley, Chervil, Carrots, Salsify, Parsnip, Cel- ery, Cress, Endive, Cabbage, Peas, Beans, Leeks, Turnips. Set out Shallots and Strawberry Plants and Onion Sets. DECEMBER lant Peas for general crop. Sow Spinach, Radishes, Carrots, Lettuce, Endive, Cabbage, Beets, Turnips, Mustard, Leeks. Sow Cauliflower in a frame for a late Spring crop. Sow Tomatoes, Egg Plants and Sweet Pepper in hot beds for early plants.
SOWING FIELD SEEDS
Peas, Soja Beans, Velvet Beans, Peanuts and Cotton, Milo Maize, June Corn. JUNE Work enumerated above for May applies to June. JULY
Cow Peas, “Mexican June Corn, Millet, Sorghum,
Kaffir Corn and Spanish Peanuts. AUGUST
Cow Peas, Dwarf Essex Rape, Vetch, Irish Potatoes,
Rust Proof Oats, English Rye Grass, June Corn. SEPTEMBER
Alfalfa, Barley, Rye, Winter Turf and Texas Red Rust Proof Oats, Wheat, Rescue Grass, Bermuda Grass, Dwarf Essex Rape, Vetch, Speltz, also Japan and other Clover Seed, Burr Clover. Irish Potatoes for fall planting. English Rye Grass.
OCTOBER
Work enumerated for September applies to October. ic NOVEMBER
Alfalfa, Rye, Barley, Dwarf Essex Rape, Vetch, Texas Rust Proof Seed Oats, Wheat and Speltz, Res- cue Grass.
DECEMBER Alfalfa, Vetch, Rape, Clover, Speltz.
Pai REICHARDT & SCHULTE CO.—INC., HOUSTON, TEXAS.
MONTHLY TABLE FOR SOWING FLOWER SEEDS AND BULBS
JANUARY
- Continue to sow flower seeds during this month for spring and early summer blooming. The best varieties for now are Verbena, Phlox, Petunia, Sum- mer Chrysanthemum, Scarlet Sage, Hollyhock, Sweet Alyssum, Snapdragon, Aster, Columbine, Daisy, Wall Flower, Bell Flower, Sweet Sultan, Coreopsis, Sweet William, Japan and Carnation Pinks. Lark- spur, California Poppy, Heliotrope, Everlasting Flow- ers, Candytuft, Lobelia, Monkey Flower, Love in a Mist, Evening Primrose, Sweet Mignonette, Dwarf Mourning Bride and Pansies, also Japan and Tiger Lilies and Narcissus bulbs for late flowering. In a cold frame sow at the end of the month Balsam, Zin- nia, Amaranthus, Cockscomb, Marigold, Evening Glory and Nasturtium, and in the Greenhouse in pots Begonia Rex, Begonia Tuberosa and Cyclamen. Plant Gladiolus and Freesia bulbs out of doors in sheltered places for early blooming. Set out Rose bushes and flowering ornamental shrubs.
FEBRUARY
Sow flower seeds for late spring and early summer,
such as Zinnia, Balsams in frame, and different va- rieties of Amaranthus, Gomphrenas, etc. ' Set out Rose bushes and ornamental shrubs. Plant Gladiolus and Tuberose bulbs, Sweet Alyssum, Candy- tuft, Snapdragon, Pansy, Aster, Chinese and Japan Pinks, Daisies for late blooming, Lobelia, Mignonette, Carnation Pink and Sweet Sultan. Phlox and Verbena may still be sown. Sow Cosmos, Coreopsis, Sunflow- er, Cobaea Scandens, Nasturtium, Aristolochia, Sipho, Marigold, Salvia and Vinca. Lay in Dahlia bulbs in a hot bed for propagating.
MARCH
Sow Balsam, Zinnia, Amaranthus, Dahlia, Cocks- comb, Cosmos, Portulaca, and Sunflower. Plant Gladiolus, Tuberose bulbs and Dahlia roots. Set out Chrysanthemums for fall blooming.
APRIL Sow Balsam, Zinnia, Portulaca, Gomphrena and Amaranthus, Cockscomb and Vinca. Plant Coleus and other foliage plants, Dahlias and Chrysanthemums, Sunflower, Gladiolus and Tuberose bulbs.
MAY
Follow instructions given for last month.
JUNE Follow instructions given for April. ;
JULY Sow Vinca, Phlox, Cockscomb, Ten-week Stock, Balsam and Zinnia.
AUGUST
Sow Pansy, Balsam, Zinnia, Cockscomb, Gomphre- na, and follow instructions for July.
SEPTEMBER
During the month flower seeds, such as Sweet Peas, Pansy, Daisy, Sweet Alyssum, Candytuft, Stocks, Phlox, Chinese, Japanese, Marguerite and Carnation Pinks, Asters and Vinca may be sown.
Plant Hyacinth bulbs for early blooming at the end
of the month, OCTOBER
Continue to sow flower seeds of all spring blooming varieties. Plant Sweet Peas, Hyacinths, Narcissus, Ranunculus, Anemones, Tulip and Lily bulbs, Pansies, Daisies, Sweet Alyssum, Candytuft, Petunias, Phlox, Verbenas, Columbine, Chinese, Japanese and Carna- tion Pinks, Snapdragon, Sweet William, Stocks and
Poppy. Sow Bermuda Grass for your winter lawn. Plant Calla Lilies, Gladiolus and Chinese Sacred Lilies. :
NOVEMBER
Sow flower seeds of all kinds in boxes and trans- plant when large enough into open ground, such as Pansy, Daisy, Phlox, Petunia, Chinese and other Pinks, Alyssum, Candytuft, Wall Flower, Larkspur, Lobelia, Poppy and Sweet Peas.
Set out Rose bushes and other hardy plants.
Plant Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Jonquils, Ane- mones and Ranunculus in open ground or flower pots for forcing. Plant Calla Lilies, Gladiolus'and Chinese Sacred Lilies.
DECEMBER
Plant Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Jonquils, Ra- nunculus, Anemones, Japan Lilies. Sow all varieties of winter and spring blooming flower seeds in cold frames to be set out in January and February, as, for instance, Lobelia, Asters, Pansy, Daisy, Phlox, Pe- tunia, Chinese and other Pinks, Alyssum, Candytuft, Wall Flower, Larkspur, Poppy, Hollyhock, Snap- dragon, Calleopsis, Heliotrope, Primula and Migno- nette. Set out Roses and other hardy plants. Plant Calla Lilies, Gladiolus and Chinese Sacred Lilies.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS
Our Special Collections of Seeds have been so pop- ular in recent years that we are now giving special attention to this branch of our work. These collec- tions are put up in advance of the regular seed selling season, and are ready for mailing immediately on re- ceipt of your order. Every. one of them is a splendid bargain in seeds and the varieties contained have been most carefully selected for Southern home gar- den use.
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
QUARTER DOLLAR INTRODUCTORY VEGE- TABLE COLLECTION 8 PACKETS, 25 CENTS.
1 Packet Sure Head Cabbage.
1 Packet Bismarck Beet.
1 Packet Big Boston Lettuce.
1 Packet New Stone Tomato.
1 Packet Scarlet Turnip, white tipped Radish. 1 Packet Alabama Sweet Watermelon.
1 Packet Rocky Ford Cantaloupe.
1 Packet Early White Flat Dutch Turnip.
For 25 cents we will send the above 8 full size packets of seed by mail, postpaid.
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HALF-DOLLAR VEGETABLE COLLECTION
16 PACKETS, 50 CENTS. Curled Parsley.
1 Packet Sure Head Cabbage.
1 Packet Premium Flat Dutch Cabbage. * 1 Packet Early Eclipse Beet,
1 Packet Danver’s Half Long Carrot.
1 Packet Arlington White Spine Cucumber.
1 Packet True Georgia Collards.
1 Packet Big Boston Lettuce.
1 Packet Rocky Ford Cantaloupe.
1 Packet Alabama Sweet Watermelon.
1 Packet Southern Giant Curled Mustard.
1 Packet White Velvet Okra.
1 Packet Extra Early Long Scarlet Radish. 1 Packet Early White Bush Squash.
1 Packet Dwarf Champion Tomato.
1 Packet Purple Top Turnip.
1 Packet
For 50 cents we will send the above 16 packets of seed by mail, postpaid,
12 PACKETS-- BIG 40c COLLECTION OF FLOWER SEEDS
For 40 cents we will mail one full-sized packet each of the following: Alyssum Sweet, beautiful white flower of delicious fragrance,
Balsam, Double Mixed, favorite garden flower.
Cockscomb, Dwarf Mixed, beautiful, free blooming annual,
Larkspur, Dwarf German ‘Rocket, Mixed, good for bouquets.
Marigold, French Double Dwarf, markings,
Nasturtiums, Tall or Dwarf Mixed, fine for table dec- orations.
Phlox Drummondi, Mixed, splendid mass of colors.
Petunia, Good Mixed, fine for bedding.
Poppy, Double Paeony Flowered, Mixed, well adapted for shrubbery.
Sweet Peas, great variety of colors.
Verbena, Fine Mixed, beautiful dazzling self-colors.
Zinnia. Double Mixed, showy and free flowering.
Mixed, various
We will be pleased to change any of the above to suit the wants of our customers, except Peas, Beans, Corn and Onion Sets, or Field Seeds.
OUR “UNRIVALLED”’ OFFER
Our ‘‘Unrivalled’’ Oifer—The eight varieties of vegetable seeds, as shown on the front cover page of this catalogue, are reproduced from actual photographs and illustrate
. exactly the type of seeds we sell, and to prove this assertion and convince you of their superior quality, offer
the entire collection for 25c., postpaid.
1 Packet Cabbage, Solid South. No
Cabbage in the world can beat this.
Packet Cantaloupe, Rockyford. Packet Beet, Bismarck.
. Packet Tomato, Dwart ee senpran: Packet Onion, Crystal White Wax. Packet Radish, Rosy Gem.
Packet Lettuce, Big Boston. Packet Turnip, Purple Top Globe.
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All the above are liberal sized packets and postpaid for 25c.
FIRST-CLASS SEEDS AT REASONABLE PRICES. We do not attempt to sell seeds at the lowest
prices, but we do endeavor to supply the best seeds
obtainable as low as first-class seeds can be sold.
ASPARAGUS
Asparagus—Columbian Mammoth White.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS
A saving of two to three years is effected by plant- ing roots. Those offered are Select, Strong, Two-Year- Old Roots, and we are confident they will please you in every way. Don’t be misled in slanting one-year- old or inferior Roots. Price, $1.50 per 100 by express, not prepaid.
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
Ce ee REICHARDT & SCHULTE CO.—INC., HOUSTON, TEXAS. :
ASPARAGUS
Ger., Spargel; Spargio.
Fr., Asperge; Sp. Esparrago; Ital.,
One oz. of seed will plant 60 feet of row; 5 pounds will plant an acre.
(There is probably no one vegetable that will yield the intelligent grower more satisfactory returns for the capital and labor invested than Asparagus. It always commands a high price in the metropolitan markets with an ever-increasing demand; and here in the great Southwest it can be successfully grown at the least expense.)
CULTURE: A bed fifty by fifteen ft. will hold 100 2-year-old roots, which is sufficient for a large fami'y. These 2-year-old roots are the kind usually planted.
Better still, write for our new leaflet, “How to Grow Asparagus,” which will be mailed free on application.
CONNOVER’S COLOSSAL—Productive very large size; an old favorite. Price, per packet, 5c; per ounce, 10c; per pound, 75c; postpaid; not post- paid, 65c.
COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE—Exccedingly large, especially productive and of very attractive ap- pearance. It is a better yielder and of stronger constitution than the older varieties and does better in this locality. Price, per packet, 5c; per ounce, 10c; per pound, 75c; postpaid; not postpaid, 65c.
BEANS
DWARF, BUSH OR SNAP— GREEN PODDED SORTS
Our Beans are all “Northern Grown,” and although there will be a shortage, still our growers assure us of a pretty full delivery.
Ger., Grup-Bohnen; Fr., Haricots Nains; Sp., Hab- ituelas; Ital., Fagiuoli.
One quart will pant 100 hills; 1% bus. will plant an acre; an acre should yield 100 bushels of ‘‘snaps,” and should be ready to pick in six to seven weeks after planting.
CULTURE: Sow in drills two feet apart, dropping a bean every four inches in rich, warm, moist soil. Cover about two inches. Be certain your soil is well drained, and that every faciity is given the surface water to run off quickly. Plant early and take the chances of a frost, for it is the early crop that pays ‘both the local gardener and the shipper. Beans do well planted on our Southern sub-tropical line during the months of March, April, May, August, September and October. Cultivate shallow and frequently, and draw the earth to the plants when the blooms first ap” pear. It is wise to purchase seed only from seedsmen of practical experience and commercial standing, The difference between good and bad seed is always the difference between a profit and a loss.
EXTRA EARLY RED VALENTINE ROUND POD —The “OLD STAND-BY” of the South and one of the best table beans known. When you want a bean to eat get the Valentine. Pods are fleshy and of ex- cellent quality and should mature in from 35 to 40 days.
LONG YELLOW SIX WEEKS, FLAT POD—This is a green pod sort—the term yellow applying to the
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2,
and of
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color of the seed and not to the pod. As its name implies, it is a six weeks bean, and while not as stringless as the other sorts, its earliness in coming into market with the high prices early stock brings, makes it a valuable variety for the local gardener.
EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE, ROUND POD—A pro- fuse bearer, with many admirers, who will plant nothing else. ie
BOUNTIFUL, FLAT POD—Of thrifty growth; rust and mildew-proof; is very hardy, extremely early, bountifully prolific and bears continuous’y for several — weeks. Bears immense green pods, thick, broad and — of the highest quality. Is absolutely
extra long, stringless.
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Extra Early Round Pod Valentine. .
EXTRA EARLY LONGFELLOW, ROUND POD— An ideal snap bean, a prolific producer of round,
. straight, solid, fleshy pods, averaging over six inches
in length, tender and brittle and having no strings, except when quite old. The flavor is delicious. This is the ideal Bean for the Houston market and Gulf Coast Territory. ;
BURPEE’S STRINGLESS GREEN, ROUND POD © —An exceedingly early stringless green podded varie- ty, fine f'avor; pods are long, nearly round, slightly curved, and of a beautiful light green color,
GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN POD, ROUND POD — —One of the earliest and handsomest of the green — podded sorts; very productive; round pods, about six inches long, entirely stringless and a splendid shipper, nf while for the family garden it cannot be equaled.
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BEANS—Continued.
BLACK VALENTINE—Popu’ar in the South on ac- count of its blight-resisting qualities. Matures early, producing long round straight pods which are tender when quite young. !
Burpee’s Stringless Green Round Pod.
Not
Postpaid. Prepaid.
14-pt. pt. at. %4-pk. pk Extra Early Red Valentne...15 25 45 80 $1.89 Burpee’s Stringless Green Pol. 15 25° 45. -29 1.69 Giant Stringless Green Pod.... 15 25 40 75 1.40 Long Yelow Six Weeks...... 15 25 40 75 1.40 Extra Early Refugee.......... 15 25° 40 75 1.40 Bomntitul- 222s. ces. Se. es 15 25 40 75 1.40 Extra Early Longfellow ...... 15 25 40 T5 1.40 Blick Valenlisees = ea) . S64 » 15 25 40 Ta 1.40
If Beans in pints and quarts are ordered by express er freight. DEDUCT 5c from 1-2 pints, 10c per pint and 15c per quart from postpaid pr:ces.
BEANS
DWARF BUSH OR SNAP—WAX PODDED SORTS
WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX, FLAT POD—The favorite SHIPPING Bean for this section, is early, prolific, a splendid shipper, as well as a desirable garden variety; pods long, straight, medium flat and of a creamy color; a good keeper.
DAVIS KIDNEY WAX, FLAT POD—An Excep- tionally Hardy, Productive, White-Seeded, Wax-Pod- ded Sort—Pods very long, white, straight and hand- some. The most hardy and productive bush wax- podded Bean. Vine rust’ess, vigorous. When young the pods are very brittle, crisp and tender. The dry Beans are kidney-shaped, clear white and excellent
for baking. Best of all for shipping as Snap Beans. The perfect shape and fine color of the pods and the clear white seed make this one of the best sorts for canners.
CHALLENGE BLACK WAX, ROUND POD-—A suv- perior strain of the Black Wax, and less likely to throw green pods than the other dwarf sorts. Pods are a waxy yellow, brittle and delicious.
PENCIL POD BLACK WAX, ROUND POD—The acme of improvement on the old favorite German B'ack Wax. Pods are freely borne on dwarf plants and are a fraction later than the old Black Wax, and are of a darker shade of yellow. It contains a little of the Refugee blood, which, no doubt, accounts for the round, pencil-like pods. In this section, where the round podded varieties are in such demand, it will prove a veritable boon, and we anticipate a large demand for the seed. This is without doubt the best
4Yellow Pod Wax Bean for our territory.
CERMAN BLACK WAX, OVAL POD—The old favorite of our mothers and grandmothers, and like- ly to be such with our children. We have secured seed of the purest strain obtainable and will have enough to meet all demands.
IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX, FLAT POD—This is *he Improved Golden Wax, and is the sort so much used by market gardeners all over the country. It is prolific, brittle, toothsome and a sure cropper, either for spring or fall planting.
KEENEY’S RUSTLESS GOLDEN WAX, FLAT POD—Combines hardiness and productiveners with fine quality. A strong growing bush variety of re- markable vigor and freedom from-rust. The pods are meaty and well filled, thick flat when young and semi-round iater; a very desirable variety.
Not Posipaid. Prepaid.
te-pt. pt. qt. %-pk. pk. Wardwe'll’s Kidney Wax ...... 15 25 40 75 $1.40 Dawas Radney “Wax vis os csa ss ~ 5 15 25. 40 75 1.40 Challenge Black Wax ......-.. 15 25 40 7d 1.40 PeneloPed- Black Wax. *... ..=.': 15 25 40 Ta 1.40 GermaniSlack jWax hi... 2. ..- 15 25.2 A015 1.40 Golden Wy axye 6 Ss Se 6 See ek 15 25 40 75 1.40 Keeney’s Rusitless Golden Weare Wis orion Se ee eee 15 25 40 75 1.40
If Beans in pints and quarts are ordered by ex- press or freight, DEDUCT ic from 1-2 pints, 10c per pint and 15¢ per quart from postpaid prices.
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PeR ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
REICHARDT & SCHULTE CO.—INC., HOUSTON, TEXAS.
BEANS--Continued. LIMA (OR BUTTER)
HENDERSON’S BUSH — Probably the best variety for this section; very dwarf and prolific and not so likely to shed its fruit.
BURPEE’S BUSH — The largest of the Bush Limas and very productive.
DREER’S BUSH LIMA— The Beans grow close togeth- er in the pods, producing 3 to 4 and sometimes 5 in a pod, and are thick, sweet and ‘succulent.
KING OF THE GARDEN POLE—Unusually large and well flavored as well as ex- ceptionally prolific.
LARGE WHITE POLE—
An excellent Shell Bean, either green or dried. CAROLINA OR SIEVA
POLE—Seeds are small and rather kidney shaped; grows vigorously and emits_ short, | lateral branches; very prolific and one of the earliest.
SEIBERT’S EARLY LIMA POLE—This new variety is -one of the very earliest. The vine is very vigorous and pro- ductive. Pods are large, but thin, and can be more easily opened than those of other varieties. The green beans are very large, handsome*and of the best quality. :
EARLY JERSEY LIMA POLE—Ten days earlier than any other Lima. We recom- mend this variety to all who * desire a profitable Lima Bean,
Bush Lima.
‘NOTE: Do not plant Lima Beans when the soil is cold and wet, or the seed will rot. The soil must be warm and not too wet. Bear this in mind and there will be no failure with this crop. The same direc- tions may apply to Okra.
Not Postpaid. Prepaid.
%-pt. pt. qt. %4-pk. pk. Henderson's Bush’: sas os tse 20 30 45 90 $1.75 Burpecis Bush: OSs uiGe Anata 20. S30? a) SS One ATS Dreensesbush © Hinman. oslo sac 20 30 45°90 a hers) King of the Garden Pole..... 20 30 45 90 LT Aas area wvnite Pole: ShcerkareS. 20 a0 ah 90 1.75 Carolina or Sieva Pole......:.. 20 30 45 90 1.75 Seibert’s Early Lima ........ 20 30 45 90 L775 Warly Jersey. Lima ......2.. 0 20 30 45 90 1.75
If Beans in %-pints, pints and quarts are ordered by .express. or freight, DEDUCT 5c from 1-2 pints, 10c per pint and 15c per quart from postpaid prices.
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2.
Famous Kentucky Wonder. oie POLE (OR RUNNING) FAMOUS KENTUCKY WONDER ' OR OLD
HOMESTEAD—A splendid variety. Early and pro- lific, with showy pods which are most excellent for snaps. Vine vigorous, climbing well and very produc- tive, bearing its pods in large clusters; pods green; very long, often reaching nine or ten inches, nearly round and very crisp when young. It is sometimes catalogued as being the same as Southern Prolific, but this is an error, as the latter is two weeks later, has shorter pods and the seeds are smaller.
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BEANS—Continued.
CREASEBACK—Sometimes called “fat horse” bean because of the seam of the pod being depressed.
EARLY GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX—A well known early and very beautiful sort. Vines large, strong growing, vigorous, hardy; leaves large, light green, crimped; pods six to eight inches long, borne in abun- dant clusters,
RED SPECKLED CUT SHORT, OR CORN HILL— An old variety and very popular for planting among corn, and it will give a good crop without the use of poles. Vines medium sized, twining loosely with dark colored, smooth leaves; pods short, fleshy and of good quality.
LAZY WIFE’S—The pods, of medium dark-green color, are produced in great abundance, and measure from four and a half to six inches in length. They are broad and thick; fleshy and entirely stringless.
SOUTHERN PROLIFiC—Heavy cropper and great resister of our sub-tropical heat. Plant: in July and they will bear until cut down by frost.
DUTCH CASE KNIFE—vVines vigorous, climbing well, but twining more loosely than some, and so may be used for a corn hill bean,
Not
Postpaid. Prepaid.
%-pt. pt. qt. %-pk. pk. Famous Kentucky Wonder.... 15 25 40 90 $1.75 Southern Prolitiet~.. ecsae 15 25°40 75 1.50 Dutch CaseyBeate ccs tho w2peet 90 1.75 hazy Wileepemetcc Se. ac eas ijepesoees0 90 1.75 Red Speckled Cut Short...... 15 ee os 15 1.50 Early Golden Cluster Wax.... 15 25 40 90 1.75 Creaseba chert ne ohare oe ES ZaeAO) 90. - 1:75
Prices quoted above in pints and quarts are post- paid. If ordered by express or freight, DEDUCT 5c from half pints, 10 per pint and 15¢e per quart.
BEETS
FOR TABLE USE
Ger., Salatrube; Fr., Betterave;
Ital., Barbabietola,
One ounce will plant 50 feet of drill; five pounds will plant an acre; ready for use in 50 to 60 days.
CULTURE: Drill in deep sandy loam 18 inches between rows and thin out to 3 inches in the drill. Firm the soil when seeds are planted. Soaking over night in medium weak liquid manure will hasten ger- mination. If wanted early sow in frame or green- house and transplant to the open when warm enough. In our Southern climate best results are had from sowings in July, August and September. Keep the soil well cultivated, and do not neglect fertilization. Ae: home market requires large roots, while the
Sp., Remolacha;
markets prefer small, symmetrical, smooth
Pr eoenic ne TURNIP-SHAPED BLACK AVED—A new and desirable variety of German origin, and which we think worth a trial in every gar- den. Regardless of its edible properties, its rich leaves will tend to beautify the garden, and “beauty is nature’s coin.”
E BISMARCK—Fine Table Variety. novelty from Germany.) Combines more qual- es than any other variety. Flesh Crimson, exceed- ingly tender, remarkably early. In shape it is al-
(An excel-
is small, starting clear from the bulb without taper— indeed, it combines to a greater degree than any va- riety we know of the maximum edible bulb with the minimum root and foliage. The color is crimson. But it is when prepared for the table that its fine qualities become most apparent. The flesh, of deli- cate texture, is rich, sugary and entirely free from fibre.
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The Bismarck.
ECLIPSE—Extremely early; bright red; fine grain- ed; small top; tender and shapely—and what more could be asked? This is the best Beet for bunching.
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN—Really the best of the early varieties, though not so quick in maturing as the Eclipse. It is crisp, tender and of good color when cooked.
CRIMSON GLOBE—This beet is remarkable for its smooth skin and fine shape. We have been growing it on our trial grounds for several years and could not help noting its many desirable qualities. It is a second-early variety, does not grow large and coarse,
DARK RED EGYPTIAN—Very desirable; not as attractive in appearance as Crosby’s, but equally as good a cooker and much darker. It is probably more generally planted than any other one variety.
DEWING’S BLOOD RED TURNIP—A gereat favor- ite in the Houston market on account of its size and smoothness, }
DETROIT DARK RED—A favorite with our trade;
the dark color is retained after cooking, and the roots are of good size, smooth and well shaped, and with
—Sweet and tender and of uniform rker than the skin; very popular.
ARLY BLOOD TURNIP—Quite early: grows to a very large size and is edible in all stages of its
f “most round. The leaves are small and compact, and
growth; is blood red in color, even when cooked, a #set very close to center of bulb. The tap root also
splendid truck or family Beet.
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
BEETS—Continued.
BASTIAN’S BLOOD TURNIP—Blood red and tur-"
nip-shaped.
(e . Electric. ; :LECTRIC—An extra early blood turnip Beet; ideal for the table; has fine grained, rich, red flesh; ex-
ceedingly tender and remarkably sweet. Shape round, with small tap root and small leaves, A superior sort,
LENTZ—Originated in Philadelphia and therefore an American variety. In color a deep red; in shape rather flat, and in flavor excellent.
LONG SMOOTH BLOOD—Wi!l mature in sixty days and is a great dry weather Beet. Is a desirable family Beet as it remains edible a long time after maturing,
SILVER BEET OR SWISS CHARD—This variety is cultivated for its large, succulent leaves, which are used for the same purposes as Spinach. It is very popular in all markets.
HALF LONG BLOOD—A very dark red variety, a good kind for family use.
Prices on all varieties of Beets:
Pkt., 5c; o0z., 10c; 1-4 lb., 25c; 1-2 lb., 40c; Ib., 70c, postpaid. If wanted by express, DEDUCT 10c per Ib.
BEETS
MANGEL WURZEL, FOR STOCK FEEDING
(The increase in sales, year by year, of Mangel Wurzel and Sugar Beets evidences the correctness of our judgment in advising the planting of these va- rieties for stock. A'though more generally cultivated in a more northerly section, it has been demonstrated that they will thrive here and prove remunerative if planted in Sentember or October, or even later. Once fairly established, they will continue growing all the year, and can be pulled and fed as required. In plan<- ing remember that the Golden Tankard grows well above the ground, the Intermediate grows part!y in and partly above the soil, and the Long Red grows more like the Long Blood Beet; so by planting the
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2,
REICHARDT & SCHULTE CO.—INC., HOUSTON, TEXAS.
three varieties and feeding in the order named, gucd stock Beets may be had, regardless of season.) 3
CULTURE: Sow in drills and thin out as the 1 roots grow; keep well cultivated. Before planting © soak the seeds as advised for table Beets, i
MANGEL, HALF SUGAR—A variety produced in — Germany by introducing Sugar Blood int» the Man- — gel. This materially increases the quantity of sac- q charine matter, whi'e retaining the Mangel size, thus _ multivlying tre fattening properties of tre root. We are first to offer this new variety and do so in the faith that it will prove a valuable addition to our list of stock Beets. Our stock will arrive in january, 1911, in ample time for spring planting.
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am Golden Tankard.
GOLDEN TANKARD—Rapid grower and very well adapted to this section. Everybody has success with © it. ;
MAMMOTH LONG RED MANGEL—The largest of the Mangel family.
INTERMEDIATE—A first-class variety, growing well out of the ground. ;
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SUGAR BEETS
VILMORINS’ WHITE FRENCH SUGAR—Rich in saccharine matter, and a pure stock Beet.
KLEIN WANZLEBEN—Heavy yielder, rich in food value and acceptable to stock.
Both the above are heavy yielders, rich in blood, and are valuable and acceptable stock feed.
Prices on all varieties of Beets: 2 oz.—Postpaid ..... 10c 1-2-lb.—Postpaid...... 25¢ 1-4-lb.—Postpaid ..... 15¢ 1-lb.Postpaid........ 45c
If wanted by express or freight, DEDUCT 10c per pound.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Ger., Sprossen Kohl; Fr., Chouxde Bruxelles; Breton de Bruselas; It7l., Cavolo di Brusselles.
IMPROVED HALF DWARF—tThe plants which are very hardy, grow two or three feet high, and produce from the sides of the stalk numerous little sprouts, which resemble very small cabbages, one or two inches in diameter. The leaves should be broken down in the fall, to give the little heads more room to grow.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 1-4 lb., 50c; 1-2 1lb., 75e; Ib., $1.50,
BROCCOLI
Ger., Spargel-Kohl; Fr., Choux Broccoli; Sp.,; Bro- euli; Ital., Brocoli.
Although originating from a very distinct type, the modern improved sorts of Broccoli can scarcely be distinguished from cauliflower; the points of differ- ence being that they are generally taller and the heads more divided. The culture is the same as that given for cauliflower.
EARLY LARGE WHITE FRENCH—The best variety. Heads white, very compact and hard, con- tinuing firm for a long time. A hardy, vigorous, eas- ily grown sort.
Sp.,
PEE Se; "az. 35¢;42 02, 50c; 1-4i1b., $1.50, post- paid.
Ger., Koh’; Fr., Chon; Sp., Repolio: Ital., Cavoio Cappuccio.
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Early Jersey Wakefield.
_ (We desire to impress upon our friends the fact that the Cabbage Seeds listed in this catalogue are grown especially for us on Long Island, from select- ed heads, and are as true to name and description as skilled growing can make them. We do not, and will not, handle European grown seeds, nor do we ever buy Cabbage or other seeds in the open market. Our customers can therefore rely upon getting Cabbage Seeds true to name and of the best possible vitality.)
CULTURE: Cabbage requires a rich soil, plowed deep and heavily manured, and the plants must be thoroughly cultivated. The seed bed must not be rich, but when plants are set out for constant and steady growth, frequent application of manure is almost necessary. Close watch must be kept for insect enemies, and their destruction effected imme- diately on the first appearance. Eternal vigilance and versistent labor is essential to a good cabbage crop. Our pamphlet, “HOW TO GROW CABBAGE,” will be mailed on request.
One ounce of seed will produce about 1500 plants, and six ounces should be sown to set out an acre. Ready for market in 60 to 150 days, according to variety. Intelligently grown, it is a most profitable trucKker’s crop.
FIRST EARLY SORTS
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD—The earliest and hardest heading of first early Cabbages. Most garden- ers depend upon it for the bulk of their extra early crop. Its exceeding hardiness not only to resist cold but other unfavorable conditions, insures the greatest likelihood of profitable and satisfactory resuits. Our stock is grown and selected with the greatest care: there is none better and there are few as good. Head conical, very compact, solid and excellent quality. The thick, stout leaves and compact habit of the variety make it the best sort for very early setting.
CHARLESTON (or large) WAKEFIELD—Of the same appearance, habit and general character as the Jersey Wakefield, excepting the heads are larger.
EARLY YORK—Heads small, and tender.
heart-shaped, firm
SECOND SORTS
EARLY DWARF FLAT DUTCH—A great favorite, owing to its uniform size, good heading and heat- resisting properties. Heads are large and are second early in the market.
EARLY SUMMER—An early, large-heading Cab- bage; plants strong growing, with large spreading outer leaves. Heads flat, and keep longer without bursting than most of the early sorts. Valuable for both family and market.
SUCCESSION—A sure heading, long keeping va- riety, similar to All Seasons and producing well shaped heads, having few small outer leaves.
VOLGA—We have had so many calls for this splen- did Cabbage from gardeners, truckers and merchants that we now list it with the fol'owing description: The Volga is an extra good variety on the order of Succession and other flat head sorts. It is one of the best for Kraut as well as for shipping and makes a firm, good-sized head. It is highly recommended by those who have tried it and many Southern dealers and Gardeners consider it a splendid type for their trade.
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
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CABBAGE—Continued.
EARLY WINNINGSTADT—Belonging to the Con- ical or Wakefield variety, it produces very solid heads.
ALL SEASONS—One of the earliest of the second early sorts. Heads very large, round, but usually somewhat flattened; very solid and of the best quality, keeping as well as the winter sorts. Plants very vigorous and sure heading; leaves large, smooth with dense bloom. Remarkable for its ability to stand the hot sun and dry weather.
ALL HEAD EARLY—Our strain of All Head Early is of especial value because of close adherence to the type in habit of growth and the shape and quality of the head. Plants more compact, leaves smoother and thicker and heads larger and a little more round than the Early Summer. We consider this one of the best second early sorts on our lists for both the market and home use. . .
EARLY DRUMHEAD—A solid variety, maturing a few days after the Wakefield.
LATE OR WINTER SORTS
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Hollander or Danish Ball Head.
HOLLANDER, OR DANISH BALL HEAD—vVery hardy, handsome, solid, of fine quality and as one of the very best keepers it is particularly desir- able for distant markets or for late spring use. Plant vigorous, compact growing, with longer stem than most American sorts and exceedingly hardy in resist- ing cold and dry weather; leaves large, thick, bluish green covered with. whitish bloom. Heads medium sized, round, very solid and stands shipment. better than any other. We offer seed direct from the grow- ers which, judging from recent trials, will produce more uniformly typical heads. than can be grown from,'the best stocks obtainable elsewhere.
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REICHARDT & SCHULTE CO.—INC., HOUSTON, TEXAS.
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT
AUTUMN KING—Withstands the sudden changes — of our freakish climate with more equanimity than —
any variety now on the market. From this valuable peculiarity, it is the favorite sort with our local mar- ket gardeners. Add to this the fact that the heads are large and firm; and, under favorable conditions, of most rapid growth, and you have good reasons to include it in your order.
MAMMOTH ROCK RED—The largest and surest |
heading red cabbage.
PREMIUM LATE FLAT DUTCH—We have taken
great pains to develop and maintain the good qualities which have made this sort so popular, and we offer a strain remarkably uniform in size and type. A thou- sand plants can be depended upon to produce from nine hundred and fifty to one thousand large, oval, solid heads of splendid quality, which will keep for a long time in the best condition,
SUREHEAD—A compact growing, general crop cabbage, having medium sized to large thick heads and many outer leaves. We assure our customers that our stock is the best obtainable and will certain- ly produce uniformly large fine heads.
LARGE LATE FLAT DUTCH—Nearly equal to the —
Premium Late Flat Dutch, and nearly as extensively planted. Heads flat, solid, remarkably large and of excellent texture. One of the best late varieties.
LARGE LATE DRUMHEAD—A large, late Drum-
head of great merit.
SHORT-STEM DRUMHEAD—The best. Drumheads; matures. early; heads are borne very close to the ground.
FOTTLER’S BRUNSWICK—An early Drumhead;
large and
of the
f
sits low on the stock and makes heads of from ten >
to fifteen pounds.
DRUMHEAD SAVOY—Heads solid, toothsome and with a Cauliflower flavor. Leaves “crinkled,” the ex- terior ones green and the interior ones white. sistant to Cabbage worms.
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CABBAGE--Continued.
Pkt. 44-02, 0z. “A: ee Early Jersey Wakefield. .5 10.) 3615 = Early Dwarf Flat Dutch.5 10 15 = 75 Charleston Wakefield ...5 10 15 50. 75
Alli: SCASONS) — s.cte woman chee 5 10 15 50 75 Adil. Seasons: 2; .< &.% ae 5 10 15 50 75 Early Winningstadt ..... 5 1O = is - 60." 75 Danish Ball Head ...... Bs HE», 20 50 90 Autumn Kane... OSs ccee 5 10 20 50 90 Premium Late Flat Dutch 5 10 15 50 75 Surehead® “2. #222. Ces 5 10 15 50 75 All Head* Harky¢ 2... 0325 5 160. 15 50 8690 Early Drumbesad=. ek. 5 10 15 40-75 Large Late Flat Dutch...5 10 15 40 75 Large Drumhead ........ 5B 220, ete! 405 7275 Short-Stem Drumheagd ..5 10 15 50 75 SHEGESSION bo... code oe sehen D 10 15 50 3690 Fottler’s Brunswick ....5 10 15 50 90 Drumhead Savoy ........ bY tO 5 15. 750890
Rock Red Mammoth ....5 10 15 50 90 Henderson’s Early Sum -
OTE ABE Se cn. ois Deel sh. 50x: 90 WOR eR araic s ofiete <4 2 Ot ae Oe = 15 FOR D0 Barly YOrk 2 seas by 10 | 15 .50-=%:90
All above prices postpaid.
CARROTS
FOR TABLE USE
Ger., Mo'truben; Fr., Carotte; Sp., Zonahoria;
Carota.
' Danver’s Half-Long.
One-half ounce will sow 100 feet of drill, and 2% pounds will sow an acre; crop matures in 70 days,
and 400 to 700 bushels can be taken from an
-lb. Ib. $1.75 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50
1.50 -
1.75 1.75 1.50 1.50
Ital.,
acre.
CULTURE: Plow or spade deeply a rich sandy loam, which should be enriched with well-rotted ma- nure, Sow in drills twelve inches apart, and thin to a stand. For field culture sow in drills three feet apart to permit cultivation by horse power. It is best to firm the seed in the ground after sowing, and for this purpose a drill with roller follower should be used.
DANVER’S HALF-LONG—Of deep orange color, good flavor and smooth skin; a rapid grower and an old favorite. Our market gardeners and truckers will have nothing else.
OX HEART—The best of the short varieties in color, flavor and shape,
NANTES—A stump-rooted, one-half long variety of an attractive reddish yellow color. A good keeper, quick grower and ready seller.
LONG ORANGE—The old long yellow “our grand- mothers growed,” and still very much liked.
pkt. oz. Y%4-lb. %-Ib. Ib. 5-10 25 40
Cert Peart so bose ee a ee 75 WUEIRBCS. | A955 a. am ocelot v neere Fkt0- 25 40 1% Danver’s Half-Long .......... 9 Os 25 40 75 POTS OTANLE soeviw ck co occ ge ce se 10 25 40 75 Large White Belgian ......... & 10-26 35 65 Large Yellow Belgian ........ 5 -10 20 35 50 New Mastodon ............... 5 10 20 35 50 White. Vosges, . "see re oc. 2 otek mato ~§=— 20 35 60
“All above prices postpaid.
CARROTS
FOR STOCK FEEDING
LARGE WHITE BELGIAN—Grows one- third ‘ont, of the ground. Roots pure white, green above ground, with small top. Flesh rather coarse. The roots. on. light, rich ground grow to a large size and. are ex+ tensively grown for stock feeding. . a soi Re AE) oe 38
YELLOW BELGIAN—A good field variety, Seftnitae!
to White Belgian in shape and size, but" Of orange color. : 12 BE bor ae
NEW MASTADON—This is the eels tyes Carrot grown. The flesh is. white, crisp and solid, very sweet in flavor, and eagerly eaten by stock. It differs from White Belgian in shape, the roots being shorter and heavier at the shoulder. An important feature is that they are easily gathered and do not break in pulling or storing. The roots frequently measure twelve to eighteen inches in circumference, and eighteen to twenty tons is not an extravagant statement as to yield. We do not hesitate in recom- mending this variety.
LARGE WHITE VOSGES, or Improved Short White —A stock variety which is enormously productive and easy to harvest. Color light green above ground, white below; flesh rich, white, solid and crisp; heavy yielding.
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
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CAULIFLOWER
Ger., Blumenkohl; Fr., Chow-fleur: Sp., Califlor; Ita!., Cavolflore.
An ounce of seed will make about 2000 plants; four ounces will plant an acre. Ready for table in 100 days or less.
CULTURE: Same as for Cabbage, remembering that, as the Cauliflower goes into bloom, there should be an abundance of water at the roots.
SELECTED SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER-—Is su- perior to all others. It is the earliest of all Cauwti- flowers. Its close-growing, compact habit enables one-third more to be planted on the same space of ground than can be done with other varieties. For forcing under glass during winter and spring Snow- ball is peculiarly adapted, from its dwarf growth and short outer leaves, and for this purpose no other Cauliflower is now so largely grown. Especially adapted to South Texas. 3
Pkt., 20c; 1-4 oz., 75c; 1-2 oz., $1.50; oz., $2.50. AUTUMN GIANT—Late, strong habhit,:- large, com-
pact heads and large leaves for protection. Price per packet, 10c; 1=2) OZ:,) 2DC3, 0Z., 20C. ALGIERS—A late sure-flowering sort. Price per
packet, h0ey t=2 02. 20C; "02. 40C:
EARLIEST DWARF ERFURT—An early variety, with large heads, produced on short, compact stalks. Per packet, 15c; 1-4 oz., 60c; 1-2 oz., $1.00; oz., $1.75.
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2,
REICHARDT & SCHULTE CO.—INC., HOUSTON, TEXAS.
Selected. Snowball Gauliflewer.
DRY WEATHER—(Copenhagen)—This is the one to try if you have had trouble growing Cauliflower. Medium early, very large, and sure to head. Seems to be able to stand all kinds of grief. Will come nearer carrying through the hot weather than any other kind we have ever seen. Packet, 20c; 1-4 oz., 75ce; 1-2 oz., $1.50; oz., $2.50.
CELERY
Ger., Sellerie; Fr., Celeri; Sp., Apio; Ital., Sedano.
CULTURE: Sow in May and in June for early transplanting, and in August and September for a later crop. Sow thinly and shade during the hot
months. Wen the plants are six inches high, trans- plant into trenches about four inches deep, nine wide and two and a half feet apart, made very rich by dig- ging in rotten manure. Plants should be from 6 to 8 inches apart.
One ounce will produce about 3000 plants, and one
to 175 days.
Our special free pamphlet will be cheerfully mailed on application.
GIANT PASCAL—One of the best for fall and win- — ter use. It is a se‘ection from the Golden Self-Blanch- — ing, and adds to the general good quality of its parent —
superior keeping qualities. The stalks are very large, solid, crisp and of a rich, nutty flavor. very easily and quickly. The heart is golden yellow,
It blanches ~
‘ 4 ;
pound will plant one acre; ready for market in ‘a Bs ‘4 é
THE TEXAS SEED HOUSE. 13
CELERY--Continued.
and very attractive. Pkt., 5c; 1-2 0z., 10c; oz., 20c; 1-4 Ib., 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid.
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING—This is the best Celery for early use. This var:ety is now the lead- ing sort in all markets as an early Celery. The stalks are much broader and heavier than those of the White Plume, and great'y superior in quality. It is ready for use nearly as early, producing a dwarfer and much larger bunches of broad, heavy stalks, blanching to a deep golden yellow. The handsome color, crispness, tenderness, freedom from stringiness and nutty flavor of this variety make it only nec- essary to be tried in order to establish it as the standard of excellence as an early sort. Pkt., 5c; 1-2 oz., 20c; oz., 30c; 1-4 lb., 90c; lb., $2.75, postpaid.
WHITE PLUME—This sort is too widely known to require an extended description. We will only say that we have not yet found a Celery that is as early and of as good a flavor, as crisp and tender as our selection of this sort. We sell large quantities of this seed to market gardeners, who find it uniformly white and free from green or hollow stalks. Pkt., 5c; 1-2 oz., 15c; oz., 25c; 1-4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid.
LARGE SMOOTH PRAGUE—An improved form of turnip-rooted celery producing large nearly round roots which have comparatively few side roots, Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 2 oz., 25c; 1-4 Ib., 40c; lb., $1.50, postpaid.
FLAVORING CELERY—This is old seed and is used only for flavoring soups and pickles; making celery salt, celery bitters, etc. Price per packet, 5c; per oz., 10c; per Ib., 30c, ;
GERMAN CELERIAC, or Turnip Rooted Celery.— Sow the seed at the same season and give the same
‘treatment as common celery. Transp’ant the young
plants to moist rich soil, in rows two feet apart and six inches apart in the row. Give thorough culture. As the roots are the edible portion of this vegetable, it is not necessary to earth up or “handle” it. After the roots have attained a diameter of two inches or over, they are fit for use. To keep through winter, pack in damp earth or sand and put in the cellar or leave out of doors, covering with earth and straw like beets and carrots.
PEE, 9C300Z,119C; 2, 02,1 25e;, 1-4 Ib., 40e% -Ib;,. $1.50,
postpaid.
German Celeriac o1 Turnip Rooted Celery.
Golden Self-Blanching.
CHIVES
Gor., Sehnittlauch.
Chives are very hardy and perennial members of the onion family. They are grown exclusively for their tops. Planted in clumps in any garden soil, they grow rapidly, and increase so as to render a divi- sion necessary. The tops appear very early in spring and can be cut throughout the season, They are fine for flavoring steaks and salads of all kinds.
Roots, per bunch, 25c by mail, postpaid.
CHERVIL -
Ger., Gartenkerbel; Fr., Cerfeuil; Ital., Serfoglio.
A hardy annual, worthy of more general use for flavoring and garnishing. The curled variety is even more beautiful than parsley and can be used to great advantage in beautifying dishes of meats and vegetables. =
CULTURE: Sow in early spring in rich, well-pre- pared soil, and when plants are well established trans- plant te about one foot apart,
CURLED—Greatly variety, being earlier, as fine perfume and flavor. (sex 1=4..1b..225¢3. 4 Ib. 1G.
superior to the old, plain handsomer and having fully Pkt. 5e3 0z.; 106320285
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
14: REICHARDT & SCHULTE CO.—INC., HOUSTON, TEXAS.
CHICORY
Ger., Cichorienwurzel; Fr., Chicoree; Ital., Cicoria
Selvatico.
LARGE-ROOTED, OR COFFEE—Our stock is the improved type, with very much larger, smoother,
whiter and proportionately shorter roots than the old
COLLARDS
kind.
¢ — Collards. Pg : Ger., Blaetter- “Kohl; Fr., Chou. '
Nearly walated: to” and should be treated like Cab- bage; extensively grown throughout the South for “Greens.” Our stock is Georgia srown.
GEORGIA SILVER, OR SOUTHERN—Per pkt., 5c; per oz., 10c; per lb.; 75c.
GEORGIA BLUE STEM—Favorite and standard for South Texas. Per pkt., 5c; per oz., 10c; per lb., 75c.
Corn Salad or Fetticus
Ger., Feldsalat; Fr., Mache; Ital., Valeriana.
Used as a salad throughout the winter and spring, and extensively grown for market. One ounce will sow 20 square feet.
LARGE- Se a Wk ae 5e; oz., 10c; 1-4 Ib., 20c; i
COTTON
All of our COTTON SEED, with the exception of our native seed, is obtained from districts where the boll-weevil is unknown, and is, therefore, free from the germ of this abominable pest. Our seeds will be found as true to name as skilled growing can pro- duce them. Prices on large lots and car lots fur- nished on application.
RUSSELL’S BIG BOLL PROLIFIC—This Cotton is so well known among growers that it does not need very much introduction. It is a thrifty large five-
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lock Cotton, and is practically storm proof. It is a strong, stout plant and a vigorous grower, and pro- duces a good, strong lint, and will produce a lint yield of 331-3 to 38 per cent.
Express or freight, not prepaid, peck, 50c; bu., $1. 50.
KING'S. IMPROVED EXTRA EARLY—Owing to the extreme earliness of production, this variety has been called, “The Weevil Beater.” The bolls are small and the plants are very strong and large producers, and it is a good early maketable Cotton.
Express or freight, not prepaid, peck, 75c; $2.00.
MEBANES’ IMPROVED TRIUMPH—This Cotton, a |
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native of Texas, has a strong thrifty, deep-rooted, well shaped stalk, and is a good drouth resister; 1,300 pounds of Seed Cotton, of this variety, will produce a 500-pound bale of Cotton. In other words, it will show a lint yield of 35 to 41 per cent lint,
Express or freight, not prepaid, peck, 50c; bu., $1.50.
ROWDEN’S IMPROVED BIG BOLL PROLIFIC—
It has the largest sale of any Cotton ever sold in _ Texas, and all who plant it say it is the best Big Boll Cotton they have ever grown. It is far superior to the famous Storm-Proof in hanging in the boll. Tt also over one-thirds itself, 1400 pounds Seed Cotton © making 500 pounds lint; staple equal to any grown in Texas, and will show a line yield of 331-3 to 38 per cent, and the ordinary picker can easily pick | from 300 pounds to 500 pounds per day. We recom- > mend this Cotton to our customers. Each boll of — Cotton is a handful in itself. Selected Seed. Express ~ or freight not prepaid, peck, 50c; bu., $1.50.
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CRESS
Ger., Kresse; Fr., Cresson; Sp., Mastruco; Ital., Agretto.
NEW UPLAND CRESS—Has the highly prized flavor of Water Cress. It is a perennial plant, and can be grown for several years witnout renewal. Pkt., Sc; .0z,, 30c.
CURLED, OR PEPPER GRASS—This small salad is much used with lettuce; also for garnishing, to the fiavor of which its warm, pungent taste makes a2 most agreeable addition. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 2 ozs., 15c; 1-4 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 50c, postpaid.
TRUE WATER—This is quite distinct from the last, and only thrives when its roots and stems are
submerged in water. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; 2 ozs., 55c; 1-4 Ilb., $1.00; 1 Ib., $3.00, postpaid.
Ger., Gurken; Fr., Concombre; Sp., Pepino; Ital., Citriolo.
An ounce will plant 50 hills; two pounds will plant an acre. Ready for market in 50 days from planting.
CULTURE: If planted before danger of frost is passed, they must be protected. Sow in hills 3x4 feet, ten to twelve seeds to the hill, and after they sprout thin to five or six, always selecting those which seem most vigorous. In each hill, before planting, put a shovelful of well-rotted manure. Keep down the weeds with cultivator and hoe. Keep a watchful eye for insects and destroy them as fast as they ap- pear. Our Cucumber seeds are the most profitable for the market gardener or trucker, as they are the most satisfactory for the family garden. They are grown to our order by the very best growers, who are specialists, and reside in localities peculiarly adapted to the maturing of the different varieties. Don’t fail to plant for a fall crop of Cucumbers.
‘‘Improved Long Green.
1 Ms Or Sea Klondike.
NOTE—Growers will be wise to scatter Tobacco stems thickly over their Cucumber beds as they ma- terially keep down destructive insects. On the first appearance of insects, spray and SPRAY THOR- OUGHLY, with Tobacco tea, fish oil soap or kero- sene emulsion. Don’t sprinkle—SPRAY.
KLONDIKE—This is not only the most attractive, but the foremost Cucumber for any purpose on the market today. The color is a rich, dark, deep green, with an average length of ten or twelve inches. It is very tender and of exceedingly fine flavor. For shipping purposes it is unsurpassed.
EARLY FORTUNE—Highly esteemed for the at- tractive, medium-sized pickles which it produces. It bears profusely. The fruits are dark green, tender, crisp, and fine for slicing. They are of uniform, cylin- drical shape.
EVERGREEN WHITE SPINE—Beautiful in shapé and color and of the finest quality. The fruit is long, cylindrical, dark green, with very white, crisp and tender flesh. The vine is vigorous and productive. _
EXTRA LONG WHITE SPINE—Crisp and tender at -all stages of its growth, and slow to make seed.
TAILBY’S HYBRID—Remarkably free from culls, prolific, retains color a long time, and adapted to all uses,
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CUCUMBERS—Continued.
IMPROVED LONG GREEN—Vines very vigorous and productive, forming fruit fit for the table nearly as early as the shorter sorts; fruit about twelve inches long, firm and crisp. Excellent for pickles; also the mature fruits are sometimes used for mak- ing sweet pickles. We offer a carefully selected strain, uniformly long and of good form,
EXTRA EARLY LONG GREEN—Has all the good traits of the Improved Long Green, with the addi- tional one of being extra early in attaining market size. .
EARLY FRAME—A good early variety, but not so
popular as the foregoing kind. As it is a very small variety, it is used extensively for pickling.
LONG GREEN TURKEY—A long variety, attaining a length of from fifteen to eighteen inches when grown. Very fine and productive.
EARLY CLUSTER—Early, short and prickly; it bears in clusters. Principally cultivated for pickling.
ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE—This_ strain of White Spine has been improved, through careful se- lection. It is rich green in color throughout its entire length, is one of the earliest and a prolific bearer.
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JAPANESE CLIMBING CUCUMBER—The vines are extra strong and foliage more vigorous than other kinds. . Being of a climbing habit, it can be grown on trellises, etc. Fruit is round, about 10 inches long, thick, of fine flavor. It is very prolific, from forty to fifty cucumbers growing on a Single plant.
PERFECTED JERSEY PICKLE—The small cu- cumbers of this splendid variety are short, cylin- drical and blunt ended making, when packed in bot- tles, very handsome, showy pickles of the very best quality. For this purpose we recommend the variety more highly than any other sort.
WEST INDIA GHERKIN—A very small, oval- shaped, prickly variety; grown exclusively for pick- ling.
Pkt. Oz. 1-4 lb. 1-2 Ib. Ib. PNT) Gi en eet co ener te ea 5 10 35 60 $1.10 Extra Long White Spine..... 5 10 35 60 1.10 i We BND oh a= Mitel 5 4 6 big Uo pane A RA 5 10 35 60 1.10 Improved Long Green ........ 5 10 35 8660 1.10 Extra Early Long Green..... 5 10 35 60 1.10 ALY cP AIMNe sa ie eg ae se 5 10 35 60 1.19
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Long Green Turkey .......... §° 10. -35.°-66... 2 dae Harly -Cluster 9 ce ee ee 5 10 35 60 1.10 Arlington White Spine ....... 5 10 35 60 1.10 Japanese Climbing .......... 5 15 50 90° 2.00 — Perfected Jersey Pickle ...... LO). Bo reeee 1.10 West India Gherkin ......... 5 15 50 990 1.50 Marly... WOrtune: tac0e s: i ee ee 5 10 30 =. 60 1.104 Evergreen White Spine ...... ye 10". Boece eae 1.10
Above prices are all prepaid. or freight, DEDUCT 10c per lb.
Choice Selected Seed Corn
Every planter realizes what GOOD SEED CORN means, and we have spent both time and money in securing the BEST and HIGHEST GRADES that can be produced, and our customers can rest assured of getting a QUALITY for next season that can not be BHAT.
If wanted by express
Our corn is and for years has been grown for us ‘by skilled specialists, and our friends will find it always of high grade and strong germinating power.
Corn is one of the most important crops, not only — in the United States, but of the entire world. A good crop in the United States represents a farm value twice as great as the cotton crop.
i. The rapid growth of the live-stock industry and the Bue 1dvantages of diversifying crops have led to a marked ~ . \V nerease in the acreage of Corn in all of the Ssuth- uty ern States. The South has speciar advantages for — Y £= the raising of-corn, in the long season during which fo ==i+ may be grown and the ready sale of the crop at
remunerative prices. Planting may be done as earty
= as February in the Gulf States or it may be deferred
until after a crop of oats, for instance, has been gath- ered from the land in June. Any soil which will produce a good crop of cotton wiil also produce good
corn or any land which has made good crops of hay ©
will make a good crop of corn immediately after the sod has been plowed. White dent varieties usually make a heavier yield than colored sorts, though many of the latter are more vigorous and hardy.
CULTURE: Plant in hills 3x3 feet, and cultivate
shallow, but continuously. When the Corn is “laid by,” plant Cow Peas in the water furrow. If no other variety can be had Black Eyes will do. The
Cow Peas_ will nitrogenize the soil, and at the same time provide food for your stock, to say nothing of what your family will eat.
WHITE’ WONDER—This Corn originated in Ok-— lahoma and has demonstrated to be the best to with- |
stand adverse weather conditions and has become a general favorite with planters of South Texas. favorable seasons this corn will yield from 80 to 100
bushels per acre, while other varieties make from |
35 to 50 bushels. It is the only early variety that
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matures large ears, ripening at the same time as the earliest sorts,
CHAMPION WHITE PEARL—Undoubtedly and unqualifiedly the best all-around Corn on earth. It is pearly white, rich in saccharine matter, prolific, ears
well shaped and quick to mature. It is unexcelled
as a stock food and makes an excellent roasting ear. Under favorable conditions, roasting ears can bs pulled in 42 days.
IOWA SILVER MINE—A snow-white Corn of larg- er grain than the above, maturing in 100 days; an excellent field Corn.
MASTODON—A large grain, large-eared, early maturing Yellow Corn, maturing in 60 days. This variety is locally known as “Yellow Dent” and is very generally planted.
KING OF THE EARLIEST—The earliest and most prolific Yellow Corn known, and the one most gen- erally planted in this section of the State.
LEGAL TENDER—A nest-early Yellow Dent, the grains of which are narrower and a fraction longer than the Mastodon.
BLOODY BUTCHER—A most beautiful large- grained Red Corn. It is an enormous yielder of large, handsome ears, measuring frem 10 to 12 inches long and containing from fifteen to twenty rows of splen- did, deep grains,
TUXPAN—A white Corn of Mexican origin, which is said to be nearly weevil proof; a vigorous grower, and can be planted either for early or late crops, and not infrequently is planted for both. We have been very careful in keeping our strain pure.
IMPROVED GOLDEN DENT—A standard variety and one of the very best yellow grained Corns fcr the South. It is a vigorous grower, heavy yielder and a very popu'tar stock Corn. It has given good satisfaction wherever planted and we highly recom- mend it to anyone who has not already given it a trial.
STRAWBERRY—One of the best feeding varieties grown. Enormously productive, with ears of very large size.
SQUAW —We sold quite a lot of this Corn in Tex- as the past season, and it has certainly come to stay. Some of our farmers say it is the best Corn they ever p‘anted. This Corn can be planted in spring and summer and makes two crops. A great many people prefer it to Mexican June Corn. Makes splendid roasting ears. It has a small, long ear, and is the original Indian Corn. The grains are peculicr, some being red, blue, speckled and white—more blue than any other color; has very plump grains and always fills out in any season; matures in 70 days and should be tried by every Corn grower.
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
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HICKORY KING—A prolific white Dent Corn, with large grains and remarkably small cob. Two and three ears are frequent'y borne on a Stalk.
OUR STOCKS OF CORN ARE OF THE HIGHEST GRADE THAT MONEY CAN BUY.
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2,
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GOURD SEED, OR SHOE-PEG—A Southern white Dent Corn, producing large ears and long grain. Ma- tures in about 120 days and yields from 50 to 75 bushels per acre, |
GOLDEN BEAUTY—(100 days.) The ears are perfect shape, with from 10 to 14 straight rows of bright yellow grains; remarkable in size, and filled out completely to the end of the cob. The richness of color and fine quality of grain make it vastly su- perior for grinding into meal. The grains are not of a hard, flinty nature, neither are they so soft as to be greatly shriveled. The ears are easily shelled, al- though the kernels are firm on the ear, and in every respect as perfect a type as it could be possible te have.
IOWA GOLD MINE—In this Corn we have found
one that combines the good qualities of all the Yel-
low Dent varieties. The length of the grain is one of its special features, which, combined with a me- dium sized cob, makes it a heavy yielding Corn, From 70 pounds of ears, 60 to 62 pounds of shelled Corn may be obtained. The color of the grain through- out is bright yellow. Among the different yellow varieties the Iowa Gold Mine has the finest appear- ance, both on the cob and shelled.
KANSAS WHITE—A selected white Corn, much used by large p anters;.an excellent Corn, but, being without a “pedigree,” is usually sold at only a slight advance on select high-grade Corn.
We also carry a native Texas| Corn, both yellow and white, and can furnish selected bred varieties.
Above prices by express or freight at purchaser’s expense. Write for prices in quantities, ;
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MEXICAN JUNE CORN
IMPORTED MEXICAN JUNE CORN—The best success is obtained from Imported June Corn. Texas grown June Corn will not give as good results, June Corn is a dry weather crop. Its roots reach deep in the soil and draw nourishment from a depth never attained by our more Northern Corn. The only pos- sible failure of acropis duringa very wetseason. This Corn is grown by the most experienced and trust- worthy grower, and you can abso'utely depend on its genuineness. Prices 30 cts. per quart postpaid; ex- press or freight at purchaser’s expense, qt., 20c; 1-2 pk., 40c; pk., 65c; 1-2 bu., $1.25; bu., $2.35.
WHITE SNOWFLAKE CORN—This is considered one of the best white field varieties ever introduced in the South. The stalks grow from seven to eight feet and produce two good-size ears each, the cob of which is very small and the grains deep., It is a splendid Corn for shelling and of fine quality for roasting ears,
Sweet, Sugar or Garden Corn
EXTRA EARLY ADAMS—A splendid garden Corn, with small grains and ears, but maturing early and bringing the highest prices in the market. One of our customers bought $2.00 worth of this Corn last January, which gave him a clear profit of $234.00.
EARLY ADAMS—Following the Extra Early in season, but with larger grains and ears, but about seven days later.
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN—A sugar Corn which has given perfect satisfaction, frequently producing three to five ears to the stalk; grains deep and nar- row and zigzagged on the cob; ears small, but very rich in sugar,
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN—The old. standard variety, too well known to more than mention.
MAMMOTH SUGAR—A large late variety, having ears of mammoth size, 14 to 20 rows. Quality ex- cellent, not exceeded by any variety. A week later than Stowell’s Evergreen.
METROPOLITAN—One of the popular. early Sweet Corns. The stalks grow about 4 feet in height and, as a rule, bear two good sized ears. The ears are 10-12 rowed, cob is white and the kernels are large and very sweet. On account of its hardiness it is quite valuable for very early planting. As it matures sometimes just as there is a let up on the market from the extra early and before the medium season corns cOme in, some of our market garden customers have been quite successful growing this variety.
All our Corn is grown FOR US by Specia’ists, who have devoted their entire lives to this line of business.
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
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SWEET CORN—Continued.
Not. Postpaid. Prepaid. Pt. Qt. 1-2 PK. PK.
Extra, Harly Adams. 22.20. sae 35 75 $1.35 Harly Adamnig<2 2.2... ee eer 20 EOD 75 1.35 Country Gentleman ............. 20 35 75 1.35:° Stowell’s Evergreen ............ 20 35 75 1.36: Mammoth msugar ?¢ os: aco aa eee 20. 35 Fb 1.35: Metropolitan, ca ecide 2's stare, nue i cpeee 207? 35 15 1.35
If Corn, in pints and quarts, is ordered by express or freight, DEDUCT 5e per pint and 10c per quart.
DANDELION
Ger., Pardeblume; Fr., Pissen-Lit; Sp., Amargon; Ital., Lente de Leone.
IMPROVED LARGE LEAF—An improved variety, very early and largely cultivated for greens, or if blanched like Celery makes a fine and delicious salad. The roots when dried and roasted are often employed as a substitute for coffee. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c.
ENDIVE
Ger., Endivie; Fr., Chicoree; Sp., Escarola; Ital., Indivia.
‘One ounce will plant 100 feet of drill; three pounds will plant an acre.
CULTURE: Seed may be sown at any time except February and March; sow in drills three feet apart and thin to ten inches in the row; ten days before wanted for the market, bring the outer leaves to the center and tie together, which bleaches the inner leaves,
GREEN CURLED—Leaves finely laciniated, giv- ing the plant a mossy appearance. Price per packet, 5e; per oz., 20c; per Ib., $1.50. Postpaid.
BATAVIAN ROUND—Larger leaved than _ the
above, but equally as good. Price per packet, 5c; per oz., 20c; per lb., $1.50. Postpaid.
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EGG PLANT
New York Spineless.
Ger., Eierpfianze; Fr., Auberguie; Ital., Petronciano.
One ounce of seed will produce 1000 plants.
In our Coast Country these can be planted and housed until frost is over as a profitable crop. No vegetable can excel this for early market. January and February are the opportune months to sow your beds, if conditions are normal.
CULTURE: Plant seed in frames and set in the open, as soon as danger of frost is over, in rows three feet apart and two and one-half feet in the row. Keep down the weeds, supply fertilizer, don’t let the roots suffer for water, and success will reward you. Keep watch for insect enemies, particularly the potato bug or Colorado beetle.
IMPROVED LONG PURPLE—Fruit large, smooth, deep-colored; flesh white and deliciously flavored, and plant spineless.
IMPROVED NEW YORK SPINELESS—An en- tirely spineless variety. The plant and stem of the
fruit is free from spines. An exceedingly productive variety. Fruit of large size and perfect form.
FLORIDA HIGH-BUSH—This new variety is of remarkably vigorous growth, making strong, upright bushes, which are very hardy and productive. Will stand considerable cold weather, and the blossoms are not blighted by the hot sun. It resists drought and wet weather to a wonderful degree. The fruits are of large size.
BLACK BEAUTY—Ten days or two weeks earlier than the preceding, with fruits just as large, of more uniform shape and of rich, lustrous black color. Fruits develop very quickly and planters will be pleased with them.
Sp., Beringene;
Pkt. Oz 1-41b. 1 1b.
EMAC KT SCA VILY. | « aia dc hole wore oa alalacee ake D 35 90 $3.00 Improved Long Purple ........... 5 aa / 90 3.00 Improved New York Spineless... 5 35 1.00 3.50 Pian: 21h Posh... «a2. 2c wees i ope: 1 Nets bee 4.00
All above are prepaid.
GARLIC
Ger., Knoblauch; Fr., Ail; Sp., Ajo; Ital., Aglio.
This is a vegetable which is used to a great extent in the South, especially in Louisiana. It is used chiefly by the foreign population to flavor stews, and so forth.
20c per lb. postpaid, or 15c per Ib. by express or freight, not prepaid.
Write for prices on larger quantities.
GOURDS
Texas is the natural home of these plants.
The Gourds are annuals, rapid growers, from 10 to 20 feet high, valuable for covering screens or arbors; shoul@ have moist, rich, loamy soil to attain per- fection.
DIPPER—The old-fashioned Calabash. packet, 5c; per oz., 15c.
SUGAR TROUGH—The largest of the Gourd fam- ily. Price, per packet, 5c; per oz., 15c,
HERCULES CLUB—Long, club-shaped and a rap- id grower. Price, per packet, 5c; per oz., 15c.
NEST EGG—Size, shape and color of a hen’s egg, used as a nest egg. Price, per packet, 5c; oz., 15c.
ORANGE—Size, color and shape of an orange, and sweet scented. Price, per packet, 10c; per oz., 15c.
HERBS
AROMATIC AND MEDICINAL
Price, per
CULTURE: “Most of the varieties thrive best in sandy soil, and some are stronger and better flavor- ei when grown on that which is rather poor, but in all eases the soil should be carefu‘ly prepared and well cultivated, as the young plants are for the most part delicate and easily choked out by weeds. Sow in drills sixteen to eighteen inches apart, taking pains- that the soil is fine and pfssed firmly over the seed. Seed shou’d be sown early in the spring; such va- rieties as Sage, Rosemary, Lavender and Basil are best sown in a frame and then transplanted into the garden. Most of them should be cut when in bloom, wilt-d in the sun and thoroughly dried in the shade.
ANISE—A well known annual herb whose seeds, which have an agreeable aromatic odor and taste, are used for dyspepsia and colic.
BALM—A perennial herb, easily propagated by di- vision of the root or frsm seed.
BASIL, SWEET—A hardy annual from the East Indies. The seed and stems have the flavor of cloves, and are used for flavoring soups and sauces,
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
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BENE—This plant is grown here in the South for {ts seeds and leaves, which have medicinal] virtues.
BORAGE—A hardy annual used as a pot herb and for bee pasturage,
CORIANDER—The seeds are used in the manu- facture of liquors and confectionery,
CARAWAY—Cultivated for its seeds, which are used in confectionery, cakes, rye bread, etc. The leaves are sometimes used in soups,
DILL—An annual grown for its seeds, as well as for the greens, as they both have a strong aromatic odor and a warm, pungent taste.
FENNEL—This is grown extensively here by the {talan gardeners for the market, and is a’so called [talian celery.
LAVENDER—Hardy. perennial. growing about two feet high. Used for distillation of lavender water, or dried and used to perfume linen.
MARJORAM, SWEET—A perennial, the young, tender tops being used gre-n for flavoring or they may be dried and used for winter for flavoring meats, Sausage, etc.
ROSEMARY—Hardy, perennial with fragrant odor and warm, aromatic bitter taste. Used for tea,
RUE—Hardy perennial with a pecu’iar smell. It must not be suffered to run to seed, and does best on poor soil.
SAGE—A hardy perennial possessing some medicin- al properties, but cultivated principally for use as a condiment, it being used more extensively than any other herb for flavoring and dressing.
SUMMER SAVORY—A hardy annual, the dried _ Stems, leaves and flowers of which are extensively
THIS VARIETY IS CALLED FOR IN EVERY MARKET GARDEN. ORDER, THEREFORE, THE BEST
used for f'avoring, particularly in dressings and soups.
THYME—This herb is perennial, and is both a medicinal and culinary plant. The young leaves and tops are used for soups, dressing and sauce.
All herbs 5c a packet,
HORSE RADISH
The best Horse Radish is grown from small pieces of roots four:to five inches long, These will be fit for use in one season’s growth. A dozen roots will give all that will be needed for family use; as they con- stantly increase, it is best to plant them in some out-of-the-way corner of the garden. 30c per dozen, Toe for 50; $1.25 for 100, postpaid. Not prepaid, 76c for 50. $1.25 per 100.
Plant in fall and spring. ai
VEGETABLE PLANTS
Chives (Schnittlauch), 25c per bunch, Cabbage, 50c per 100; $4.50 per 1000. Cauliflower, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000,
Eggplants, 20c dozen; $1.50 per 100; 1000.
Tomatoes, 15e dozen; $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000.
Sweet Pepper, 20c dozen; $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.
Hot Pepper, 20c dozen; $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1006.
A'l plants are shipped by express or freight at purchaser’s expense and risk.
These vegetable plants are grown by ourselves from the very choicest STOCK SEED.
$10.00 per
WHEN LETTUCE IS SCARCE YoU WILL 4 FIND THIS 4 AN i ADMIRABLE DISH IN ITS STEAD R
Dwarf Green Curled German.
KALE, OR BORECOLE
Ger., Blaetter Koh‘; Fr., Ital., Cavolo verde.
One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about two hundred feet,
DWARF GREEN CURLED GERMAN —Leaves yel- lowish green, very compact, and beautifully curled;
Chou Vert; Sp., Breton;
sow in September for winter and spring use. Pkt,
5e; oz., 10c; 1-4 Ib., 25c; Ib., 75c. Postpaid.
DWARF CURLED SCOTCH—Leaves bright green, curted. very tender and fine flavor; an excellent sort for private gardens. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1-4 Ib., 25c; Ib., 75¢c. Postpaid.
SIBERIAN KALE, OR WINTER SPROUTS—This is also called German Greens and is sometimes sold
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2.
THE TEXAS SEED HOUSE. 23
KALE—Continued.
for Dwarf Green Curled Kale, It is not as curly as the Dwarf Curled Kale and is different from it in color. The leaves are smooth in the center, having a fringed edge. Color has a bluish tinge, not the deep green of the Dwarf Curled Kale. Pkt., ic; oz., 10c; Ib., 60c. Postpaid,
SEA KALE—A delicious vegetable, grown for its blanched shoots, which are cooked like asparagus. Sow in the spring and plant out like cabbage. Dur- ing the summer the plant will make a _ slender growth. The plant being perennial, young shoots ap- pear the second spring, and these are covered with earth to banch, or with a flower pot; and if it is de- sired to force them, cover the pot and earth around with fresh manure. Pkt., 10c: 0z., 25c.
KOHL-RABI
Ger., Kohl-Rabi; Fr., Chou Rave; Sp., Nabicol;
ftal., Cavolo Rapa.
One ounce of seed will sow about 200 feet of drill, or produce 1500 plants in seed bed.
CULTURE: Plant and treat like cabbage, and re- member that rapid. continuous growth produces the tender plant. The flavor is simi'ar to turnips yet far superior in palatableness. No Southern home should be without this vegetable. Seed may be sown at any time you would plant cabbage.
WHITE VIENNA—Flesh white and tender, and tops very short; a rapid grower and a favorite truck- er’s sort.
TRY THIS IN PLACE OF TURNIPS YOU WILL
FIND IT MORE PALATABLE
White Vienna Kohl Rabi
PURPLE VIENNA—Similar to above, save outer skin has a purple tinge. Prices the same.
LARGE GREEN—Hardy, quite late, and used for feeding stock. Bu'bs large. weighing eight to ten pounds, whitish green in color; leaves large and num- erous,
Pkt. Oz. 1-4 Ib.
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LEEK
Ger., Lauch; Fr., Poireau; Sp., Puerro; Ital., Porro.
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill.
CULTURE: -Sow in seed beds and transp’ant to the open in rows fourteen inches apart and six inches in the row; draw earth to the plants as they grow— just the reverse of onion culture.
LONDON FLAG—This is the variety generally cul- tivated in this country. It is hardy and of good qual- ity. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 15c; 1-4 lb., 50c; ib., 90c, postpaid.
LETTUCE
CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES
Ger., Garten Salat; Fr., Laitue; Sp., Lachuge; Ital, Lattuga.
An ounce will produce 2500 plants,
CULTURE: Sow the seeds in beds and transplant to the open in rows fourteen inches apart and ten inches in the row; in making the seed bed, it is best to have it rather poor than rich. As ants are very fond of this seed, it is best to sprout the seed before planting; failure to do this is the not infrequent cause of growers complaining that the seed is infertile. The soil for lettuce should be quite rich, rather moist and kept well cultivated and fertilized. Our local mar- kets require a large head lettuce, as for instance, the Big Boston, while other markets require the Grand Rapids type. Truckers should learn the types re-
quired in the various markets before shipping.
May King.
MAY KING LETTUCE—In our recent extensive tria’s of American and European Lettuces we found May King a decidedly supericr early heading sort. Grown under glass this variety matured a large, handsome, Lght green head practically as early as
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
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LETTUCE— Continued.
any of the strictly forcing sorts. Grown outdoors May King proved entirely satisfactory and the ear-
liest of all to form a marketable head. Among extra early sorts it is unsurpassed in quality and we recom-
mend it for forcing under glass and as the best large
extra early sort for growing out of doors.
Big Boston,
BIG BOSTON—A popular sort for outdoor winter culture and also in demand as a compact, large head- ing, forcing sort. Plants large, very hardy and vigor- ous; leaves broad, comparatively smooth but wavy at edge, thin and very hard; color bright, light green; when well grown are quite tender. Grown extensive- ly in the South as a winter Lettuce.
CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER—A strong grow- ing sort with large, green leaves marked with scat- tered brown dashes. It forms a very solid head of rich cream colored leaves, very thick, tender and of splendid quality.
SALAMANDER—A large, compact, light green head of excellent quality. One of the most satisfactory heading Lettuces for growing outdoors. A great heat resister.
HANSON—Grows to large size and is uniformly sure heading. Heads are solid and beautifully blanched; crisp, mild and tender.
DEACON—Heads of medium size, very solid and in condition for use as long as any variety. The inner leaves blanch to a bright, rich yellow and are exceedingly well flavored, crisp and tender.
PASSION—Large, solid, rapid grower and good shipper; much grown in Louisiana for the Northern markets.
DENVER MARKET—An early variety of Head Lettuce, either for forcing or open ground. The leaves are beautifully marked and blistered (like the Savuy Cabbage), very crisp and tender.
WHITE SUMMER CABBAGE—Bright green, vigor- Ous and forms a firm head of thick, tender leaves, inner ones blanched a beautiful cream-yellow.
EARLY TENNIS BALL—One of the best Head Let- tuces for early planting outdoors. Plants me- dium sized, having thick, dark green leaves and when well grown forming very solid heads, the in-
ner leaves being blanched to a rich creamy-white and exceedingly crisp, tender and rich flavored.
HOUSTON MARKET—Excellent for mid-summer; one of the best for resisting heat. Heads large, well blanched, crisp, tender and sweet.
Slow to run to seed. Extra gocd table quality. 4
Curled or Loose Leaf Varieties
EARLY PRIZE HEAD—This popular variety pro- duces large, loose heads of finely crimpled and fring- ed leaves, the outer portions of which are shaded with brown. Exceedingly crisp, sweet and tender. One of the best for the home garden.
BLACK “SEEDED SIMPSON—For those. who like a large, thin, exceedingly tender leaf and for those markets which demand a large, loose cluster of leaves rather than a solid head, this is one of the best varieties, either for forcing or early sowing out of doors. Plant forms a large, ioose head, light yel- lowish green in color, so that a little wilting is not noticed. Leaves large, thin, slightly ruffled and bis- tered, even the larger outer ones being quite tender. It is attractive, of excellent qualtiy and continues a long time in condition for use.
GRAND RAPIDS—As a Lettuce for greenhouse forcing, this variety undoubtedly stands at the head of the list, being of quick growth, little liable to rot and standing for some days after being fit to cut. The plant is upright and forms a loose head or cluster of large, bright green leaves slightly crimped and blistered and rather thin. The leaves do not wilt quickly after cutting so that the variety will stand shipping long distances better than most sorts.
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON WHITE SEED— Forms a close, compact mass of curly yellowish green leaves. Earlier than the head varieties. Good for cold frames or early p!anting for outdoors. i
PARIS WHITE COS, ROMAINE, OR CELERY— This variety grows strong and upright, producing long leaves, which should be tied up and blanched
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2.
LETTUCE--Continued.
before cutting, which makes them very crisp and ten- der.. They are quite hardy, and will force well. They are the most popular variety in France and Eng.and, where they are frequently served without dressing and simply eaten like celery, with salt.
Pkt. Oz. 1-4Ib. 1 1b.
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Above are all at postpaid prises.
MELONS
MUSK AND CANTALOUPE
Genuine Rocky Ford Musk Melon.
Ger., Cantaloup2; Fr., Melon Muscade; Sp., Mel- one Muscatel; Ital., Popone.
One ounce of -seed will plant sixty hills; two and half pounds will plant an acre,
The standard shipping Cantaloupe for South Texas. thousands of cars are shipped annually frem the Gulf Coast region.
CULTURE—Plant in hills of 6x6 feet; use only thoroughly rotted manure in the hills; cultivate as for cucumb2rs; keep close watch for insect enemies, and spray vigorously just a litt'e bit before they ap- pear, and keep up the good work.
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GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES
GENUINE ROCKY FORD—A sweet, luscious Me'on that has become world-famous for its captivating flavor. It is safe to say that no Melon has ever come on the market which has sold so readily and at such high prices as the Rocky Ford, often to the exclusion of other varieties.
The reason for the popularity of this Melon is two- fo'd. First, its superb table qualities, being firm, sweet and remarkably solid. Second, its wonderful shipping quality, which enables it to be carried great distances, and yet arrive in first-class condition for market. The fruit is of medium size, slightly oval shaped, heavily netted and solid. The flesh is green, thick and juicy. It is ear‘y and wonderfully pro- ductive.
Our geed was grown for us by one of the most care- ful and reliable growers in Colorado,
NETTED GEM—vVery early, small, coarsely. net- ted, green flesh, fine flavored. Good shipping va- riety,
VAN BUSKIRK’S NETTED ROCK CANTA- LOUPE—This Melon is a great improvement over the ordinary Rocky Ford. It is very thick meated, smallest seed cavity, heavily netted, splendid ship- per, and sweetest Cantaloupe grown. This is the Melon for the trucker to grow for long distance ship- ments,
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK—From ten to fif- teen days earlier than the Hackensack, and of the same type and size; it is the result of intelligent selection.
LARGE HACKENSACK—A large, round Melon, flattened at the ends and well ribbed. The skin is deeply netted. The flesh is green, of delicious flavor, It is a strong grower, and is very productive.
IMPROVED GREEN PROLIFIC NUTMEG—A greatly improved strain of the old Green Nutmeg. Fruit of a medium size, very rich, melting and of exquisite flavor.
TEXAS CANNON BALL—This Melon is as round as a ball, of medium size, 6 to 8 inches in diameter and heavily netted. Flesh light green, melting and highly flavored. Remarkably solid with extremely small seed cavity.
BANANA—Fruit two feet long and six inches in diameter. A great resister of drought,
NEW ORLEANS MARKET-A large, ribbed, rough netted Melon in universal demand during the entire season.
ACME, or BALTIMORE—Oval-shaped fruits of medium size. They are thick'y netted, well-ribbed and the firm, green flesh, is of superior flavor.
ORANGE OR YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES
BURRELL’S GEM—A truly delicious Melon for home use, or if you desire a variety which will bring a fancy price on the market, we unhesitatingly rec- ommend the Burrell Gem. It is of about the same size and shap2 as the Rocky Ford, but has rich golden yellow flesh of the most delicious flavor, solid and a most desirable shigping sort.
EMERALD GEM—Undoubtedly the finest in flavor and the earliest to ripen of the yellow fleshed varie- ties, and while too soft to stand shipping any great
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
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MUSK MELON--Continued.
Emerald Gem.
distance is unequa’led for home use or nearby mar- kets. Vines of strong and vigorous growth; very prolific. Is rather small and flattened at both’ ends. Emerald green, smooth and free from nétting, heavi- ly ribbed, with narrow bands of lighter, green be-
tween ribs. Flesh very thick, crystaline appearance, and of rich salmon «clor,
BANQUET—Fles' thick and sa’mon color; Melons are small, but the seed cavity is also small; this is one of the richest flavoreqd Melons grown, and will always be a faver'ts with those to whom quality fs the prime chject.
OSAGE (Syn. Mitler’s Cream)—Sweet in every stage of growth, and for a thin skinned variety a splendid shippe’; is egg-shaped and only lightly net- ted; flesh a d’-» ‘reamy color,
PAUL Fie! form shape, did shippir
Urange flesh, small seed cavity, uni- utifully netted, fragrant and a splen-
Pkt. Oz. 4%-!b. 1-Ib.
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Late Hackensack 2.5). 2 P25 2 aees 5210 7 77307 eee New Orleans Market ...... Sieteate aD 10 30: "208
Prolific Nutmeg
Acme or Baltimore ............. 5 10 35 1 06 Burrell’s Gem 278.004). os. eres 10 25 75 2 25 Van Buskirk’s Netted Rock..... 10 25 75 25
We pay postage on all of the above.
WATERMELON
In no one seed save Cabbage is the trucker so much imposed upon as in Watermelon seed. Unprincipled persons have no hesitancy in gathering mixed seed from watermelon stands in the larger cities, and sell- ing them under as many names as they have calls for seed. Vast qauntities of seeds from culls are annual-
ly placed on the market as are also car loads of-
worthless Northern grown seeds.. That those who purchased from us last season made crops, true to name and description, is to be attributed to the fact that all our Melon seeds were produced from the best growers and most carefully selected stocks.
ONE OF THE FAVORITE MELONS FOR HOME USE
FOR HOME MARKET CAN NOT BE’ SURPASSED.
CULTURE—Plant 8x8 feet in soil over a hole in which has been placed a shovelful of rotted manure; keep the soil turned over as the vines run; under no circumstances move a vine in plowing; it will be
best to plant in rather light soil. One oz. of seed to thirty hills; two pounds will plant an acre.
FLORIDA FAVORITE—A popular market sort. Vine vigorous, large growing and hardy; ripening its fruits earlier than most of the large sorts: fruit medium sized to large. Color of skin dark green, striped with a lighter shade; rind thin but tough; flesh bright
Florida Favorite.
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2.
THE TEXAS SEED HOUSE. 27
scarlet, ripens closely to the rind and is of the best quality. This Melon is very highly esteemed especial- ly in the South.
Alabama Sweet.
ALABAMA SWEET—Extensively grown in the South for shipping to distant markets. The Melons are large, of oblong form and have a firm, dark- green, slightly striped rind. The flesh is bright red and of delicious flavor, One of the very best of the long Melons for shipping purposes.
PHINNEY’S EARLY—The first Melon to come into market; marked like the Rattlesnake, and has not the woody heart of the other early Melons; every market gardener should plant a few hills of this
variety in order to meet the demand for an early Melon.
MOUNTAIN SWEET—A good old, reliable sort, and very popular. Oblong, dark green skin. Luscious and sugary.
GYPSY, OR GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE— One of the largest, oldest and most popular sorts, particulariy in the South. Fruit ob- long, of light green color, distinctly striped ang blotched with a darker shade. The flesh is bright scarlet and very sweet.
KOLB’S GEM—Vines of medium size but remark- ab y vigorous and healthy. Fruit of the largest size, round ocr slightly oval. marked with irregular mot- tled stripes of dark and light green. Rind exceeding- ly hard and firm, making it a good sort for shipping. Flesh bright red, solid, a little coarse, but sweet and tender.
COLE’S EARLY—The finest Melon ever offered for the amateur and for the home market. Being some- what brittle will not do for shipping purposes. Very early and will mature in every State.
BRADFORD—A splendid Melon for home use, maturing in about 85 days. It is a large, long Melon, of dark green color, with darker stripes. The red flesh is sweet and melting, and of excellent texture. It has a strong vine and is very productive, and is in high esteem where known. We have personally sampled every Melon on this list and the Bradford comes as near suiting our ideal of both a home and shipping sort as can be found.
PRESERVING CITRON—This variety combines all the best characteristics of a preserving Melon, and often attains a weight of 20 Ibs.; flesh white and very firm.
TOM WATSON—The best Watermelon ever pro- duced. A wonderfully popular variety. Stocks of
seed last year were entirely exhausted before the end of season. You must order early if you want Tom
‘Watson. After testing all varieties of Me‘ons, we do not hesitate to pronounce this one of the sweet- est, juiciest, most delicious Me'’ons in existence, and it is especially desirable for the private family. The skin is dark green, faintly striped; flesh bright red and peculiarly rich, crisp and pleasant flavored. It ripens early, is of large size, is a poor shipper, but a long keeper. Market gardeners will also be rpieased with it,
HALBERT HONEY—This Melon is described by the introducers as follows: Equaling in flavor and as handsome in color as the Tom Watson, but more
Tom Watson.
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
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WATERMELON --Continued.
regular in form, and much more productive. Grow- ing as long as the Tom Watson, the Melons are blunt both at stem and blossom end, generally free from any appearance of neck. They average 18 to 20 inches in length; 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Color of rind a clear, glossy deep green. The flesh is a beautiful crimson, extending to within less than half an inch of the rind, which like the flesh is so tender it will not stand shipping any distance unless care- fully handled. It is essential‘y the home Melon for the home garden and for local markets.
Pkt. Oz. %4-Ib. 1-lb.
TO WWE OM 2 oko esas ss ol etaemeee ale 5 10 30 1.00 Bradtordeicew «sc AEA erect, SPE, chore 5 10 25 85 Hallibertibione yi... Ga ie. ie eae 5 10 25 85 Florida -Pavioriite; 52.88.46 22.206 «% 5 10 25 15 Miouytaim: Syweec cn. . re ce oyspatens Oe ea 60 Georgia Rattlesnake ............ 5 oe dO 25 85 Cuban? Queen, ee ee Sees cee 5 10 25 85 Alabama Sweet ...........-¢ shes ta eR 5 10 25 85 Phinneyis arly 2... eee. 6.6). % a5 5 10 20 60 LSSPOM SEWN Yes 00) SNES sat Sr ea See NURI MOVER ee Ot Ba eleey 50 Cole's” Marly. 28 asco. Eile Bis d- 10°. 20 60 Preservine Citron 2 ov. v eo ck Se g 10 25 85
All the above are at postpaid prices.
MUSHROOMS
Mushrooms.
Growing Mushrooms is not difficult. Get reliable Spawn, start right and the results are certain and profitable,
To those unfamiliar with the growing of Mush- rooms the mere mention of the name seems to convey the idea that there is some mystery connected with it and that the process and equipment are so costly as to be out of reach of ordinary mortals. Never was there such a fallacy, and it is the “Professionals” and “Experts” who are to blame for putting such ridiculous and foolish notions into people’s heads. Any one who starts right can grow Mushrooms suc-
-in ashes and sown broadcast;
cessfully, He must know how to prepare the beds, where to locate them and how to take care of the crop. But the grower of Radishes or Melons must know that much about the crops he expects to raise. So after all there is no more mystery or difficulty in successfully growing Mushrooms than there is in growing Radishes or Melons,
It is sold in bricks, each weighing about 1% lbs., and is sufficient to plant nine square feet of prepared bed.
Price, 25c per Ib. postage.
Our Leaflet “MUSHROOM CULTURE” Free With Every Order.
MUSTARD
Ger., Senf; Fr., Moutard; Sp., Mostaza.
If sent by mail, add 12c for
“Chinese Mustard. ©
An ounce will sow 80 feet of drill; two pounds to
an acre.
Here in the South the seed is mixed used principally for “greens.” Thousands of bunches are daily sold on the Houston market, and buyers never tire of them.
CULTURE:
CHINESE VERY LARGE SAVOY-LEAVED—A European variety, with light green very large leaves. It has not the same taste as the large-leaved or the large curled, but will stand longer before going to seed,
BLOOMSDALE, LARGE-LEAVED, 35 DAYS—So named by reason of producing, when fully grown, im- mense leaves, which are as long and broad as the largest tobacco. These same leaves, when size of a man’s hand, are very tender and admirable as a salad.
SOUTHERN GIANT—The favorite here, sown largely for the market. Leaves are pa‘e green, large and curled or scalloped on the edges.
WHITE OR YELLOW LONDON—This variety is like the brown, differing only in the color of the seed. We sell great quantities of it for seasoning pickles.
BLACK OR BROWN LONDON—Used as a salad, but much inferior to the curled varieties. The seed is used largely for seasoning pickles.
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2.
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MUSTARD--Continued. Pkt. Oz. %-lb. 1-lb. ere ree ote ce et ee Oa oe 60 Blooms@ale Large Leaved .-...--- 5 1b” 20 60 White or Yellow London .....--- 5 £0 35 Blac: or Brown London ....-.--- 5 10 35
All the above are at postpaid prices.
OKRA
Ger., Safran; Fr., Gombaud; Sp., Quimbobbo; Ital., Ocra.
An ounce of seed wil! plant 20 hills.
CULTURE: Be careful not to plant until the ground is warm, wet. cool soil rots the seed; plant in rows 2 feet apart and 3 feet between rows and cul- tivate as for corn; pick the seed pods as fast as they appear and the more you pick the more the plant will yield. Seed may be panted as early as March if eonditions are favorable.
ONIONS
Ger., Zwiebel; Fr., Ognon; Sp., Cebolla; Ital. Ci- pollo.
Sow 1 ounce seed to 100 feet of drill, or 5 pounds to the acre. If seeds are sown in seed beds and then transplanted, 2% pounds will plant an acre. In planting for sets 50 pounds per acre will be required if drilled in one foot between rows.
KLECKLEY’S FAVORITE—The sturdy plants grow 2% feet high, have Many leaves, and bear at- tractive, smooth, white pods at each leaf-joint. The pods are about 6 inches long and 1% inches in di- ameter, gradually tapering to the end. While young, the pods are tender and fleshy.
PERKIN’S PERFECTED LONG POD—An improv~ ed strain of Perkin’s Mammoth Green Pod, with bet- ter-shaped pods in abundance, which, when ready for- use, are from 4 to 5 inches long, of handsome shape and color. Used largely by canners as it is of uni- formly good quality.
DWARF GREEN—Bears pods ready for use ten days to two weeks earlier than the tall sorts. The plants are of dwarf, stocky growth and very prolific.
WHITE VELVET—Tall-growing sort, with attrac- tive, long, white pods, which are round and of vel- vety smoothness.
Prices on above: 60c, postpaid.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-"b., 20¢; Ib.
ONE OF THE BEST
aS ULERS he IN THE OPEN MARKET. PRODUCE HOUSES WILL ALWAYS HANDLE
THIS VARIETY
CULTURE: Onions require a rich soil; the best fertilizer is chicken droppings, which should be well incorporated with the soil; where this can not be had we will prepare a special fertilizer which will be rich in just those ingredients which go to produce most perfect bulbs. When making your seed beds do not have the beds rich. Sow broadcast in prepared beds in September, October, November and December. When the seedlings are five or six inches high, trans- plant in rows five inches apart and twelve inches be-
pal oe see ke ee a ee ee ee ea FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
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ONIONS--Continued.
tween rows. Keep the rows clean, and, as the bulbs begin to form, draw the earth from them. Onions reveal in a deep, rich soil, and are one vegetable that can be grown for many successive years on the same ground.
CREOLE—Our Creole Onion Seed is grown for us by the same grower we have had ever since we went into business. and it will always be found true to name and variety. None but perfect bulbs are per- mitted to mature seed and most careful “rogueing” is persisted in. We have no hesitancy in «declaring our Creole Onion Seed to be the very best that skill- ed growing can produce. We are unable to quote prices, owing to the impossibility of estimating the crop at this writing. We will be glad to quote prices d gives assurance that our quotations will be as low ag first-class seeds can be sold at.
OVISIANA WHITE CREOLE—Is similar in shape “eo to the Reqd Creoe Onion, but silvery
ite in*¢olof, the veins clear and distinct. Its mild, pleasant flavor and splendid keeping qualities make it a favorite White Onion for shipping. LOUISIANA RED CREOLC—A flat, light red sort, grown extensively in Texas and _ other Southern
States#The oie are firm, solid and keep sp'endidly, -but*“are of are flavor, Good, heavy cropper. DANVE YELLOW GLOBE—Globe shaped of
medium size; the skin is a beautiful silvery yellow color. Comparatively mild and well flavored. The standard yellow onion for market. ERM ONIONS—We import a’l our Bermuda i6r d DIRECT from the most responsible grow- the. Teneriffe Islands, hence our truckers and Gardeners can rest assured of being supplied with genuine fresh stock and we caution every grower against cheap American grown seed which will not give good results in the South.
GENUINE PRIZETAKER—Prizetaker is by far the “handsomest, most productive, most popular and ce of allYellow Globe Onions. It is a bright, clear
straw, _eolor,-and always grows to a uniform shape,
ich. is ja perfect globe. It has a very small neck, and ripens up without stiffness of the neck. In mar- ket it never fails to attract attention on account of its beauty, and is sure to bring a far better price than any other Onion. It has attracted more attention and awakened wider and more cordial enthusiasm than any other Onion ever introduced to the American
IMPORTED DIRECT FROM TENERIFFE CANARY
ISLANDS
public. It has proven itself a great acquisition to farmers and gardeners, and is today admitted to be the largest, finest flavored and most superior Yellow Globe Onion under eultivation.
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE—This is a very hand-
‘some variety and is deserving of general cultivation,
It is medium early (none of the perfectly globe- shaped Onions are as early as the fat varieties), grows to a large size, skin deep red, flesh fine grain- ed, mild and tender.
SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE—A true Globe Onion, which does not revert to the flat type and re- tains its color; a good keeper and heavy fielder; its globe shape making it possible to grow an enormous weight to the acre,
Crystal White Wax.
CRYSTAL WHITE WAX—Largely grown by truck- erg and shippers in Southwest Texas. The bu’bs are large, flat and of true Bermuda type. They mature extremely early. The color is a beautiful waxy white. Unexcelled as a market variety or table sort. Thou- sands of bushels are shipped from our State to North- ern markets every spring and command. highest prices. Plant in South Texas in Septemher and Oc- tober; in North Texas in February and March,
WHITE QUEEN—(Italian Onion)—This is a me- dium sized, white variety from Italy, very early and flat; can be sown as late as February, and good sized bulbs will yet be obtained. It is of mild flavor and very fine when boiled and dressed for the table.
NEW CROP REACHES US ABOUT SEPTEMBER FIRST
Red Bitiiude Onion.
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2.
THE TEXAS SEED HOUSE. 31
| ONIONS--Continued.
RED BERMUDA—Onions, flat type, rather a brighter red than the Creole. and much earlier to mature. If left in the ground until the tops dry down and cured in the shade, they will be found to keep as well as a Northern Onion,
WHITE BERMUDA—Similar to above save in color, which is white. Occasionally a bulb will be found of a yellowish tinge which is characteristic of this variety. The seeds from these _ off-colored Onions will produce white bulbs.
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD—THis is the stand- ard red variety and a favorite Onion in the East, where immense crops are grown for shipment. Bulb large, flattened, yet quite thick; skin deep purple- red; flesh purplish white, moderate!y fine grained and rather strong flavored. Very productive, the best keeper and one of the most popular for general cul- tivation. The variety does best on rich, moderately
THIS IS ACKNOWL- EDGED TO BE ONE OF THE BEST KEEPING ONIONS IN THE UNITED STATES
dry soil but on low muck land it is more apt to form larger necks than the Danvers. There is no better sort for poor and dry soils,
Pkt. Oz. 4%-oz. %-lb. Ib. Louisiana Red Creole ....... ava “P aa
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Above are all at postpaid prices, press, DEDUCT 10c per Ib.
Our pamphlet, “How to Grow Onions,” mailed free On request with every order for Onion Seed.
If wanted by ex-
NO DIFFICULTY TO SELL THIS ONION AT HOME OR TO MERCHANTS. ADVERTISES ITSELF
Louisiana Red Creole.
ONION SETS
During their season we carry a full line of Red, Yellow and White Commercial Onion Sets, on which we will be glad to make figures in quantities of 1 peck to a car load.
Onion Sets, when planted in January and February, here in the South, will most always produce fine large bulbs. They should be set out in rows five or six inches apart and about eight or ten inches in the rows.
RED WESTERN SETS—Will produce a fairly good Onion, but are p’anted mostly for use in the South as green Onions, They do very well in North Louisi- ana and Mississippi. ,
YELLOW WESTERN SETS—Same as the red Sets only different in color, which is of a pale yellow or brown.
WHITE WESTERN SETS—A fine variety of same quality as the red and yellow sets, but are not as hardy and do not Keep as well.
EXTRA EARLY WHITE PEARL, 65 DAYS—In
- many respects the most remarkable Onion under cul-
tivation, being the earliest of all. Flavor very mild. The keeping qualities of the matured Onion are very good, but the Sets sprout very early and should be planted in October. We can furnish Sets in Sep- tember.
WHITE BERMUDA—Have sets of these in the fall only.
CRYSTAL WHITE WAX—tThis variety is popular at the South where the transplanting method of cul- ture is practiced. A large, beautiful, silvery white skinned variety, of handsome flat shape, of very fine flavor and quality.
Not Postpaid. Prepaid. Pt. .Qt246-b=— -PE Rensvwesterrst 2) date. IZ SAG. 15 25 50 $ 90 Menai CSLeriie 25 cok =a MEE 15 25 50 85 Witte GOMVESTErA) Cee tities sc. crt s state 15 25 55 1 00 Extra Early White Pearl......... 15 30) 770 5+, d,26 Wiaitet Bermuda os. 62.208 ere S..res 15 30 70 1 25 Crystal White 1Wax s.cvicnew. in a. « 15 30, 70, 4:26
If Onion Sets, in pnts or quarts, are ordered by express or freight, DEDUCT 5c pt. and 10@c at.
WRITE FOR PRICES IN LARGE QUANTITIES.
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
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SHALLOTS
Fr., Eshallotte; Ger., Schallotten.
“CULTURE: A small sized Onion which grows in clumps. It is generally grown in the South, and used in its green state for soups, stews, etc. There are two varieties, the red and white; the latter variety is the most popular. In the fall of the year the bulbs are divided and set out in rows a foot apart, and four to six inches in the rows. They grow and multiply very fast, and can be divided during winter and set out again, Late in the spring, when the tops become dry, they have to be taken up, thoroughly dried and stored in a dry, airy place.
30c, 1 ostpaid. By express or 20c; 1%4-pk., 60c; pk., $1.00.
Prices, “pt.; 20e; at, freight, not prepaid, qt.,
PARSLEY
Fr., Persil; Ger., Petersilie; Sp., Perjil; Ital., Prez- zemo:o. CULTURE: Parsley can be sown during the fall
from August to October, and during spring from the end of January to the end of April. It is generally sown broadcast and should be watered twice each day.
FINE DOUBLE CURLED—A very fine curled va-
riety. One of the handsomest for garnishing pur- poses. The exceedingly curled leaves make it desira- ble. Extensively raised for shipping purposes.
Fine Doubled Curled.
IMPROVED GARNISHING—This is the best kind to ornament a dish; it has the same flavor as the other kinds,
MARKET GARDENER’S CURLED—A splendid variety for shipping. The leaves are handsomely curl- ed, dark green in color, and of a very fine favor. A decided improvement on the regular curled varie- ty. We recommend same very highly.
CREOLE PLAIN PARSLEY—tThis Parsley origin- ally comes from the imported French strain, but after being grown in Texas for a number of years it has a tendency to grow taller; it is claimed by some gar- deners that this Parsley does not go to seed as quick- ly as the Northern and imported varieties. It can be planted during the months of November, Decem- ber, January and February, also in June or July and is the best variety for all around purposes.
REICHARDT & SCHULTE CO.—INC., HOUSTON, TEXAS.
TURNIP-ROOTED, OR HAMBURG—The root is the edible portion of this variety and resembles a small parsnip both in color and shape. Flesh white, a little dry, and having a flavor similar to Celeriac. Foliage same as Plain Parsley. Very hardy and should be cultivated like parsnip. Extensively grown — and used for flavoring soups, etc, 3
Pt. Oz. %4-lb. 1-Ib.
Fine, Double ,Curledin.snae nee ee ol eee 75 Improved Garnishing ......... das Bam a (10,5 75 Market Gardeners’ Curled™........ Buccs 10. eae 75 Creole -Plain | Parsley i2.,.34oGeoe Be 410 en 76
Turnip-Rooted or Hamburg ...... 5 10 25 75 Above prices are postpaid.
PARSNIPS
Improved Hollow Crown,
Ger., Pastinake; Fr., Panais; Sp., Pastinaca; Ital.,
Pastinaca. One ounce will piant 200 feet of drill,
CULTURE: For spring and summer crops, sow from January to March, for winter and early spring use, sow from September to December. Sow in rews, 3 feet apart, and, when the plats are large enough, thin them out to stand 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. Parsnips, besides being excellent for table use, are also of great value for stock-raising. Fed to cows, they will greatly add to the richness of the milk.
IMPROVED HOLLOW CROWN —A ereat cropper, and considered the best for general cultivation. The roots are long, smooth, tender and very sugary. Pkt., 5e; oz., 10c; %-lb., 20c; Ib., 50c. Postpaid.
PEAS
Ger., Erbsen; Fr., Pois; Sp., Chicaros; Ital Pisello. One quart of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 1%
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2.
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. | PEAS--Continued.
\ bushels will plant»an™ vacTe; ‘matures in forty-five to seventy-five days, as to variety.
CULTURE: Dwarf and extra early Peas delight in rich soil: ‘The Marrowfats wil thrive in sandy soil with very little manuring. Plant the extra early in the early spring months and August and Septem- ber; Marrowfats in the fall and winter, and. wrinkled varieties only in the spring. The very dwarf varie- ties may be planted in rows only one foot apart; extra early varieties two feet apart and the tall va- rieties in rows three feet apart. Cover about two inches,
EARLY ALASKA—By careful splechion and grow- ing we have developed stock of this smooth, blue pea of unequaled evenness in growth of vine and early maturity of pods. Vines two to two and one-half feet high bearing four to seven long pods which are filed with medium sized, bright green peas of ex- eellent flavor. Ripe peas small bluish green. Ma- tures all the crop at once and is an invaluable va- riety for market gardeners and canners.
Early Alaska.
FIRST AND BEST—This is a strain of Extra Harlies, which when first introduced gained quite a reputation, but within a few years it hag been super-
seded by other varieties which, have proved not only much earlier but far more productive; average height of growth three feet, and owing to its strong growth will continue in a bearing state longer than the stam strain of Extra Earlies.
NOTT’S EXCELS!IOR—The best early, dwarf Pea. It combines the good qualities of the American Won- der and Premium Gem Peas. The vines are larger and more productive than American Wonder and ear~ lier than Premium Gem, and average about twelve inches high. The Peas, in sweetness and quality are unsurpassed. Seed wrinkled and green in color. A most desirable sort for the market gardener and un- surpassed for the home garden,
PREMIUM GEM—A very desirable early, green wrinkled Pea. The immense pods are as large as those Little Gem. The vine is very productive and grows to a height of from fifteen to eighteen inches. The pods are of medium size and crowded with siz to eight very large Peas of fine quality. The seed is green, large, wrinkled, often flattened.
EARLY TOM THUMB—Very dwarfish and quite productive. Can be cultivated in rows a foet apart; requires no branches or sticks.
GRADUS, OR PROSPERITY—An extra early, wrinkled Pea. The immense pods are as large as those of the Telephone, uniformly well shaped, hand- some and more attractive than those of the first earlies. The Peas are very large, of splendid quality and beautiful color which they retain after cooking. We have taken great pains to secure true stock and have it well grown, so we are sure that every one who purchases our seed will be pleased with the variety. Height, 3 feet.
AMERICAN WONDER —The earliest of the dwarf. wrinkled varieties. Vines stout, branching, about nine inches high and covered with well filled pods containing five to eight large, exceedingly sweet, tender and well flavored Peas. Seed medium sized, wrinkled and pale green. We have taken great pains in growing our stock and know it to be much better than that usually offered.
PHILADELPHIA EXTRA EARLY—One standard extra early sorts.
STRAT EGEM—Vigorous
of the Average height, 3 feet.
habit, luxuriant foliage. A heavy cropper. A general] favorite not only in pri- vate gardens, but also for gardeners. Large hand- some pods well filled. One of the most desirable sorts. Height about 2 feet.
TELEPHONE—tThe Telephone has become the leading Pea with market gardeners whose trade ap- preciates fine appearance and high quaity. Vines vigorous. growing about four feet high, with large, coarse, light colored leaves and producing an abund- ance of very large pods filled with immense Peas which are tender, sweet and of excellent flavor. It comes into use soon after the Premium Gem and is one of the best sorts for either home or market. The stock we offer has been carefully selected and is very prolific.
MELTING SUGAR (Edible Pods)—The sweet, brit- tle and succulent pods have none of the tough, inner lining found in the ordinary varieties of garden Peas; they are used in the same way as snap or string beans. The pods are very large, extremely tender, vines four to five feet high.
CHAMPION OF ENGLAND—YVery productive and one of the richest and best flavored Peas. Height
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
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PEAS--Continued.
four to five feet; seed light green and much shrivel- ed. When the seed is as well grown and selected as that we offer we consider the variety equal in quality to any in cultivation and one of the best of its season, either for the amateur or market gardener.
LARGE WHITE MARROWFAT—Vines about five feet high and of strong growth. Pods large, cylin- drical, rough, light colored and well filled; seed large, smooth, round and light yellow, inferior in quality to most of the newer sorts, although undoubtedly one of the most productive of the garden varieties.
LARGE BLACKEYE MARROWFAT—An excellent —
variety, growing about five feet high; a very prolific bearer of large pods; one of the very best Marrowfat sorts,
While we have gone through a pretty dry season in the South, we are not half as bad off as some of our Growers of Peas up North, where for three solid months they never had a drop of rain. In some sections crops were an entire failure, consequently prices will be much higher than they have been for years.
Peas, not only in the United States and Canada are short, but throughout the European Continent a’so.
We can not guarantee the prices below under any
conditions. Not Postpaid. Prepaid.
Pt. Qt. %-pk. Pk.
Harly Alaska ............ st tieeD 45 $1.10 $2.10 Birst and. "Best, on. sccrctel soe ocovs feats 25 45 1.10 2.10 Nott’s, EXxcelSiOr. c..ccc 1c. « sees 's,ons 25 45 1.19 2.10 McLean’s Little Gem ......... 25 45 1.10 2.10 ‘OMe TAWIMD! | Sos sews 6.0 a ere he 25 45 1.10 2.10 SLT AtALS es. .ieieie cic aol wer. 25 45 1.10 2.10 American Wonder ............ 25 45 1.10 2.10 Philadelphia Extra Early ....25 40 1.10 2.10 Large Blackeye Marrowfat....25 40 85 1.50 Large White Marrowfat ...... 25 40 85 1.50 Champion of England ........ 25 45 90 2.00 Telephone ..... ate AGE ER Sa 25 45 1.10 2.10 Melting Sugar ......... Ee Ne Aa 30 50 1.00 £2.10 If Peas, in pints or quarts are wanted by express
er freight, DEDUCT 10c per pint and 15c per quart.
PEPPER
Ger., Pfeffer; Fr., Piment; Sp., Pimiento; Ital., Peperone. One ounce of seed will produce 1500 plants. Crop
matures in about 100 days.
CULTURE: Sow seeds in frames and transplant to the open as soon as the ground is hard, in rows three feet apart and two feet in the row.
CHINESE GIANT—This most desirable variety, of recent introduction, is undoubted'y the largest sweet Pepper ever offered. They are very ‘arge and are of a bright, scarlet color when ripe. The flesh is quite thick, mild and remarkably sweet.
SWEET MOUNTAIN OR SPANISH MAMMOTH— The fruit does not ripen until late. It is very large, smooth and handsome; unripe, a deep green color, entirely free from any purple tinge, and when ma- ture, a rich red. Flesh thick, sweet and mild flavored.
LARGE BELL, OR BULL NOSE—Our stock of this well known variety is a great improvement on the best stock obtainable only a few years ago. Plant vigorous, compact. very productive, ripening its crop uniformly and early. Fruit large, with thick, mild
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flesh, of excellent quality for use in salads and pickles; co’or bright red when ripe. The best kind for stuffing.
LONG RED CAYENNE—A long, slim, pointed pod, and when ripe, of abright red color. Extremely strong and pungent, :
RUBY KING, (Often called Sweet Pepper)—This variety grows to a larger size than the Sweet Span- ish Monstrous, and is of different shape. The fruit is from five to six inches long by about three to four
inches in diameter, and of bright red color. It is re- markably mi'd and pleasant in flavor. RED CHERRY—A second early sort. Plant tall,’
bearing a profusion of round, bright red fruit which is very pungent when ripe. The plant, when in fruit, is very handsome and ornamental.
RED CHILI—A late variety, used in the manufac- ture of pepper sauce. The bright, rich red pods are about two inches long, one-third to one-half inch in diameter at the base, tapering to a sharp point and exceedingly pungent when ripe.
YELLOW CHiLI—Similar in form to the Red Chi- li; more pyngent and of a very beautiful color.
BIRD EYE—Small as the name indicates. It is very hot and used principally for pepper vinegar,
TABASCO (Genuine)—Grown extensively for mak- ing the well known Tabasco sauce; in fact, it is al- most the only kind raised for that purpose; it is the hottest variety of the pepper family. It is very proli- fic as it produces bushes from three to four feet high,
which are literally covered with fruit, which is about
three-quarters to an inch in length and narrow.
MEXICAN CHILI—The king used in making Chili Con-Carne. We have the true Mexican grown seed.
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2.
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PEPPER--Continued.
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POTATOES
IRISH
NOTE.—The shortest crop reported in many years. We are, therefore, unable to quote prices in quan- tities at the time this goes to press.
Truckers who will write us for prices will kindly state quantities desired. We will make especiaily low figures on car-lots delivered at your station.
SPRING PLANTING—After the ground has been thorcughly plowed and harrowed, lay off the rows two and one-half feet apart, making a slight fur- row, into which drop the pieces of potatoes every ten inches apart; cover with the hoe or turning plow. Just before the potatces come up, run a light har- row over the groung to break the crust and also to kill young weeds or grass. After the potato plants are about six inches, high, commence to cultivate with the horse cultivator, followed by the hoe. Two or three cultivations during the growing season are generally sufficient to secure a good crop. Do not cultivate too late; after the young potatoes are about one-third or one-half grown all cultivation must stop.
FALL PLANTING—Use the same directions as for spring planting, with the exception for fall panting always plant the whole potato, using the small po- taoes with from 2 to 3 eyes.
EARLY ROSE.—A splendid very early potato for family use and for shipping to distant markets. It is quite productive and does well on light, rich soil. The potato has a light pink skin; is oval and long; flesh pure white and very mealy when boiled.
EARLY OHIlO—Bears some resemblance to the Early Triumph, except perhaps in color, which is a little lighter than the latter, and the shape of the eyes is somewhat different. Like al pink or red va- rieties it dces best in sandy soil, but will grow very well in heavy soil, and not rot as easy during a wet season.
PEERLESS—A standard variety for home—a fine mealy Potato.
GREEN MOUNTAIN—This variety has made an envious record for yield, size, smoothness and hand- some appearance. Good large size, hardly ever small
- ones, nearly round in shape, but fattened, just what
is most desired now: skin white: potatoes never prongy and never scabby, almost blight-proof, a sure yielder where others fail, in clay and all other soils.
BLISS’ TRIUMPH—This is without doubt the most popular and easily the leading potato in the South, and there is a greater demand for it than for any other early. The potatoes we offer are smooth, clean, and free from prongs and scab—growing stronger and more vigorous. maturing in a shorter time and yielding much more than home grown seed. Our
stock is genuine Minnesota grown; be had.
Prices on all Potatoes are 50 cents per peck and
none better to
$1.75 per bushel. Special quotations on larger quan- tities furnished on request.
POTATOES SWEET
CULTURE: Prepare a bed of good soil, rather sandy, and lay Potatoes close together. Cover 5 inches deep and water moderately. When plants are formed—in about six weeks—set one foot apart on ridges four feet apart, well drawn up and rather flat on top. Use hoe to keep youns grass from choking plants and some horse cultivating is advisable. No further attention is necessary.
PUMPKIN YAM—This Potato is becoming the leading variety in our market; the skin is of a red- dish brown color; flesh dark salmon color, very sweet and almost similar in taste to Cashaw Pump- kin. Very fine for table use,
BUNCH OR VINELESS YAM—A very productive and marketable sort; good keeper and shipper; it is a late variety and can be planted closer in the hills than the other kinds, and makes very little vines.
DOOLEY YAM—A well-known and _ deservedly popular variety.
DOZIER YAM—tThis is without question the finest Yam on the market today. The color is a rich yellow, while the Potato itself is a well-rounded, beautiful market sort. Rich and juicy when cooked and en- tirely free of any pumpkin taste. Vines long. leaves round. It is both a splendid keeper and shipper— two qualities in themselves which will appeal to every grower. Originated by a Mr. Dozier, for many years a resident of Houston,
Prices, slips, 50c per 100; er’s expense.
$3.50 per 1000, at buy- Special prices on larger lots.
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
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PUMPKINS
Ger., Grosse-Kurbis; Fr., Potiron; Nat. Ord., Cucurbitaceae.
Sp., Calabaza;
Sweet Cheese, or Kentucky Field.
One ounce will plant 10 to 25 hills. Crop matures in four months,
CULTURE: Plant in hills 8x8 feet, in good corn land. The Cashaw likes soil a little richer than the other varieties. In the Brazos ‘‘bottom” lands enor- mous crops are grown by planting when Corn is “laid by.” As a food for stock Pumpkins are being used in this State as they never were before.
PROLIFIC FIELD—Of large size, enormously pro- lific, a rich golden yellow, good keeper, splendid for pies, excellent for stock, unexcelled for canning pur- poses—in a word, an all-round Pumpkin.
SWEET CHEESE, OR KENTUCKY FIELD—Very popular in the South, Fruit flattened, diameter usual- ly about twice the length; skin mottled light green and yellow, changing to rich cream color when ma- ture; flesh ye:low, tender and of excellent quality.
SMALL SUGAR, OR NEW ENGLAND PIE—This handsome variety is small but very sweet, fine grain- ed and of the very best quality. Skin deep orange, flesh rich, deep yellow, excellent boiled or for pies.
IMPROVED GREEN-STRIPED CASHAW—A crook necked variety, with green and white striped skin. The flesh is of rich yellow color, solid, fine- grained, very thick and sweet.
WHITE CASHAW, OR CROOKNECK—Fine for table use aS well as for stock feeding. The fruits have a hard, creamy white shell, grow about 2 feet long, and the thick meat is of excellent quality.
CONNECTICUT FIELD—A large yellow variety, hard shell, excellent for field culture.
thick, fine neck solid
JAPANESE PIE—Rich salmon color; grained flesh; small seed cavity; early; meat.
TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO—Bell shaped, thick white flesh; one of the best for pies.
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2.
Pkt. Oz. %-Ib. 1-lb.
Prolific. Field@y.,.. ee see De, LO se mas 40 Large) CHEeS@ <a eae 5 cl OCS 40 Small Sucart. 28. 7e.. 2 eee P 5 10 15 5@: Cashaw Green Striped ........... 5 10 25 18 Cashaw ‘Crooked “Neck Jfeeeee-.. 5 10 20 60)
Connecticut Field Japanese Pie
All above prices are postpaid. If wanted by ex- press or freight, DEDUCT 10c per lb.
RADISH
Ger., Rettig; Fr., Radis; Sp., Rabinas; Ital., Raven- ello.
One ounce to 100 feet of drill; crop should mature in eighteen to thirty days, as to variety; seeds ger- minate quickly.
CULTURE: Sown here the year around. give them light, rich soil and plenty of water. For the long varieties the soil should be loosened very deep.
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP—A round, red, turnip- shaped Radish with a small top and of very quick growth. A very early variety, deserving general cul- tivation on account of its rich color and crisp, ten- der flesh. Very desirable for early outdoor planting as weil as forcing,
CHARTIER—Scarlet, shading to white at the tip; withstands heat and remains in the ground a long time before becoming “hot,” a fine, long variety.
Chartier.
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RADISH--Continued
HALF-LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET—A beauti- ful half-long, bright scar’et with snow white tip; a beautiful Radish; a splendid seller and the best ta- ble variety; ready for the table in twenty-one days.
LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET, WHITE TIPPED —This is the brightest and handsomest colored scar- let Radish known, and a decided improvement in earliness and color over other varieties of this class. It makes roots fit for use in about twenty-five days from time of planting, and they continue in good condition until they are full grown, when they are as large as the Wood’s Early Frame.
WOODS EARLY FRAME—A long. slender, bright red Radish of rapid growth and good flavor; can be forced under glass.
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIPPED— One of the handsomest of the turnip Radishes and a great favorite in many large markets for early plant- ing outdoors. It is most attractive in appearance and never fails to give entire satisfaction. Roots slightly flattened on the underside; color very deep searlet with a distinct white tip; flesh white and of the best quality.
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE—tThe roots of this va- riety are slightly olive shaped, a rich bright scarlet in color; flesh white and tender. We specially rec- ommend this to gardeners as a large, first early forcing Radish.
WHITE GLOBE—Similar to the Scartet Globe, save in the color.
FRENCH BREAKFAST—A quick growing, dium sized Radish, rather oblong in shape; beautiful scarlet, except near the tip where it is pure white. A splendid variety for the table on ac- count of its excellent quality and attractive color.
EARLY LONG SCARLET, SHORT TOP, IM- PROVED—tThis variety is a standard and excellent sort either for private gardens or the market. The
me- color a
RADISHES CAN BE PLANTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR SEE OUR MONTHLY
CALENDAR
roots grow half out of the ground, are very uniform in shape, smooth and very bright red in color, and continue crisp and tender until fully matured when they are about six inches long.
‘ICICLE, OR LADY FINGER—A very excellent va- riety with long, very smooth, white roots which are crisp and tender. _It matures shortly after Wood’s
Frame, and is one of the most desirable of the white summer sorts.
CHINA ROSE WINTER—Grows to enormous size and is good in all stages cf its growth; a plant that can be planted in the fall and roots can be pulled until late in the spring.
LONG BLACK SPANISH—A winter variety; ‘plant in the fall and pul’ as wanted; those weighing two pounds will be found as brittle as the younger ones.
ROUND BLACK SPANISH—Similar to the above in every respect, except the tuber is globe-shaped instead of being oblong,
HITE VILMORIN—Large size, 8 to 12 2 to 3 inches thick; white, solid and of
Prices on all Radishes are Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4-Ib.. 25e; Ib., 60c, postpaid. If by express, or freight, DE- DUCT 19c per Ib.
RHUBARB, OR PIE PLANT
One of the earliest vegetables in the spring and. highly esteemed as a spring tonic. Every garden should contain a bed of Rhubarb Roots; 1 oz. will sow 100 feet of drill.
Sow in spring in seed bed, in drills one foot apart. Cultivate well during the season, and in the autumn or following spring transplant into deep, rich soil, from three to four feet apart. The stalks should not be cut before the third year. For immediate use order. the roots, which come into use at once.
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RHUBARB--Continued.
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large leaves and will have room to grow. Spinach loves rich land.
Rhubarb or Pie Plant,
LINNAEUS—Large and tender; the very finest of all. Pkt., 5c; oz. 15c; %4-lb., 35c; Ib., $1.00, postpaid,
ROOTS—20c each, by mail, postpaid. By express, mot prepaid, $1.50 per doz.
Salsify, or Vegetable Oyster
A nutritious esculent of oyster flavor. Sow the seed early in spring, in drills one foot apart and one inch deep, thinning out the young plants to four inches. The roots will be ready for use in October, when a supply should be taken up and stored in moist sand and in a cool room. Those remaining will suffer no injury by being left in the ground until spring.
LONG WHITE—A favorite variety: finely flavored. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %4-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND—Larger than the ordinary white. Invaluab’e for the market gar- dener. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; %4-lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; post-
paid. SORREL
Those who think of Sorrel as the starved looking weed of barren lands have little idea of the possible value of the plant. The improved varieties, when well grown and cooked like spinach, make a health- ful and very palatable dish. Sow in drills early in the spring and thin the seedlings to six or eight finches apart in the row. One may commence cut- ting in about two months, and the p'ants will con- tinue in full bearing from three to four years,
LARGE LEAVED FRENCH—The best garden va- riety, having large, pale green leaves of fine quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 2 oz., 25c; %-lb., 40c; postpaid.
SPINACH
1 oz. to 100 feet of drill; 8 lbs. to an acre.
Ger., Spinat; Fr., Espinard; Sp., Espinaca; Spinace,
Twelve pounds plant an acre,
CULTURE: This truly excellent vegetable is com- fng more and more into general use. Plant from September to March. If the season is dry and hot do not plant, for Spinach seed requires cool nights and moist ground in order to germinate. A good way to plant is to sow thinly in beds, broadcast. Plant Radish in the same bed. as also Beets, By the time the Radish is gathered and the Beet transplant- ed, the Spinach will begin to show its characteristic
Ital.,
Bloomsdale Spinach.
BLOOMSDALE—A great favorite with market gardeners in the South. It has thick, dark green wrink'ied leaves, and is perfectly hardy. Fine sub- stance and flavor. One of the best for fall showing.
VICTORIA—An excellent sort forming a very large, exceedingly thick, very dark green leaf slight- ly curled in the center. It becomes fit for use nearly as early as any, remaining so much longer than most kinds and cannot fail to please, whether grown for the market or in the private garden,
LONG STANDING—Slow in growth and slow in running to seed, hence giving a longer cutting sea- son.
GIANT THICK LEAF—A large, thick leaved va- riety of American origin and we'l worth a trial; like the following (also an American creation) it is thought by the introducer to be a long step in the direction of the much wished for improvement in Spinach.
SHORT BROAD LEAF SUMMER—Almost a round leaf Spinach, which endures heat wonderfully
well. Every grower should give it a trial.
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Above are postpaid prices. By express, not prepaid, 5 lbs. for $1.00; 10 Ibs. for $1.90.
SQUASH
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Early White Bush or Patty-Pan,
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2,
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SQUASH--Continued
Ger., Spiese-Kurbis; Fr., Courge; Sp., Calabaza; Ital., Zucco.
Of the small varieties an ounce of seed will plant forty hills; of the large varieties, an ounce will
plant, say, fifteen hills.
CULTURE: Plant in spring, soon as frost danger is over, and early in fal’, as soon as rains have fallen, the small sorts in hills 4%x4% feet, and the large kinds in hills 6x8 feet, putting eight to ten seeds in a hi‘l. Thin out to three plants to the hill
and cultivate as long as the plow can be run.
EARLY WHITE BUSH OR PATTY-PAN—Is earlier than any other variety, of dwarf habit and very productive; grows in a bush form, and occu- pies less room on the ground than any other sort, it is the variety that is grown the most extensively for market and for shipping purposes. Summer Sauashes should always be used when young and tender, which can be determined by an impression of the nail.
MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH SCALLOP—Same as above, but of monstrous size.
GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK—Early, pro-
_ ductive, golden skin, nicely warted and of excellent
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eating properties; very saleable.
EARLY YELLOW BUSH—WNot as early as the White, but a very fine summer variety.
BOSTON MARROW-—Second early, coming in about ten days after the Bush and Crookneck sorts. Skin yellowish, very thin; the flesh dry and fine grained, and of unsurpassed flavor.
HUBBARD—This is one of the best of the winter Squashes; flesh bright orange-yelow, fine grained, very dry, sweet and rich flavored; keeps well through the winter, boils cr bakes exceedingly dry and is esteemed by many to be as good baked as the sweet Potato. Our stock is most carefully se'ected in re-
_ gard to quality of the fesh and color and wartiness
- of the shell, but the latter peculiarities are largely
determined by the soils in which the Squashes are raised.
Pkt. Oz. %4-Ib. 1-lb. Early White Bush or Patty-Pan.. 5 10 25 7d Mammoth White Bush Sca!lop... 5 10 25 75 300) MOT sya 2885 Se ree 5 Cg eo 75 tris MeMGmO Polish «lsceesss6.55- 5 10 25 75 Golden Summer Crookneck ...... Be «30 25 75 Seaesean MATFOW . 5. .sc6 4656 555.565 5 10 25 75
Above prices are postpaid,
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TOBACCO
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF—PKEt.. 5c; 02, 26c; 4 -lb., 60c.
HAVANA IMPORTED—PKkt., 10c: oz., 30c.
TOMATOES
Ger., Liebesapfel; Fr., Tomato; Sp., Tomate; Ital, Pomo d'oro, An ounce of seed should produce 2000 seedlings.
CULTURE: For early plants sow in seed boxes
in drills, say four inches apart; when the seedlings are two inches high, plant in other boxes 4x4 inches. Don’t have the soil in your seed boxes rich. When danger of frost is past plant in rows four feet apart and three feet apart in the row. It will be well in making the hills in which the Tomatoes are planted, to mix a full spadeful of well rotted manure with the soil. Do not use fresh or half-rotted manure. If you have not the right kind of manure use a bal- anced commercial fertilizer. Give a thorough wa- tering at time of transplanting and set the plants in the ground up to the first sound leaf. Owing to the probabilities, or rather possibilities, of having a wet season, it wi:l be wise to throw up beds, on which to plant the Tomatoes, so, in the event of a long
wet spell, the surplus water may run off. Tomatoes
are impatient of water. Your vines will bear longer and will bear better fruit if they are staked, or otherwise kept off the ground. A cheap, though excellent plan, is to set stakes at an angle of 15 to 20 degrees from the perpendicular, at intervals of six to ten feet, and stretch on them wire netting on which the vines may rest. The fruit will fall below the netting and the leaves will cover so as to pre- vent sun scald. This plan will a'so assure a good circulation of air, which wil tend to ward off dis- ease. When insect enemies appear the spray can be more advantageously used. Other advantages will - occur to the man who thinks—and he who doesn’? think had best devote his farm to corn and eotton instead of truck.
PERFECTION—This is one of the handsomest Tomatoes grown, and all who have tried its invari- ably large, round, smooth, handsome red fruit, pro- nounce it of the highest quality. It has been used very satisfactorily for forcing under glass.
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
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TOMATOES --Continued
DWARF STONE—This dwarf Tomato has a stout upright and compact growth. The fruit is as large as the late Stone, and of the same color, a bright red, while it is as ear!y as the other dwarf varieties, and like them may be planted much closer.
STONE—One of the heaviest and® most so’id fruit- ed of the large Tomatoes of good quality. Our stock is distinctly superior to most of that offered under this name, being larger, smoother, more uniform and better colored. Vines vigorous and productive. Fruit round, slightly flattened, very large and astonishing- ly heavy.
DWARF CHAMPION—A purple fruited variety forming a strong, erect, bushy pant two feet high. Often sold as Tree Tomato. Fruit smooth, medium sized, fairly solid\and is of good flavor. Desirable for forcing as it can be planted close to the glass and more closely on the bench than the tall growing kinds,
BEAUTY—tLivingston’s Beauty has retained the reputation it made years ago as a perfect Tomato; we are keeping the strain pure and undefiled.
MATCHLESS—A very popular Tomato in the East. Fruit large, very smooth and symmetrical, ripening well] to stem. Flesh rich, bright red color and of fine quality, although possibly not quite as firm as Improved Trophy or Stone,
ENORMOUS—The largest Tomato known; a good main cropper, and a desirable family variety; we have the genuine stock.
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Spark’s Earliana.
SPARK’S EARLIANA—This Tomato is not only remarkable for its earliness, but for its very, large size, handsome shape and bright red color. Its solidi- ty and fine quality are quite equal to the best me- dium and late sorts. From less than 4000 hills the originator realized from his first pickings $725.00, elear of freight and commission, being in the market fully a week before all others. Sparks’ Earliana is as near seedless as any Temato we ever saw, con- taining less than one-fourth the seed of other varie- ties, and for this reason the genuine seed can never be sold at a low price,
Early Acme.
ACME—This has long been a favorite variety with truckers and growers for market on account of its earliness, good yielding qualities and generally good appearance. The color is purplish-red, f'esh solid, with no core, and is’a little earlier than Beauty. A standard variety in Texas for shipping.
IMPROVED TROPHY—By careful breeding and selection, there has been produced a strain which compares favorably with any in smoothness and reg- ularity of the fruit. Its large, strong growing, vigor- ous and exceptional'y productive vine, large, very solid, smooth, fine flavored and beautiful, deep, rich red fruit, will satisfy the most exacting,
PONDEROSA—A redish fruited Tomato of largest size. Vine vigorous and very productive, Fruit very solid, fairly smooth and considered of very good quality, especially by those who prefer a Tomato quite free from acid.
FAVORITE—Another of the Livingston introduc- tion, but much improved by our growers,
YELLOW PEAR—Pear-shaped and of a beautiful yellow; much used for pickling and preserving.
YELLOW PLUM-—Similar to above except in be- ing of a plum shape.
Pkt. Oz. 4%-Ib. 1-Ib.
Yellow Pear Yellow Plum
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Above prices are all postpaid.
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2,
TURNIPS
Purple Top Strap Leaf.
Ger., Navone.
Sow one and a half pounds to the acre; one ounce to 150 feet of drill.
CULTURE: Soil shou'd be rich, light and well harrowed. In this section Turnips are usually sown broadcast, though occasionally are drilled in. When drilled there should be fourteen inches between rows. Plant from July to April.
EARLY PURPLE TOP, STRAP LEAVED—An early variety and a great favorite for table use. Leaves few, entire, upright in growth. Root of me- dium size. Color purple or dark red above ground. white below; flesh white, fine grained and tender.
POMERANEAN WHITE GLOBE—One of the most productive kinds and in good, rich soil roots will fre- quently grow to twe!ve pounds in weight. It is globe shaped, skin white and smooth; leaves large and dark green. Used largely for stock feeding but is also excellent for table use.
EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH, STRAP LEAVED —A most excellent garden variety and largely used in Southern states. Root medium sized, from four to five inches in diameter and about two inches thick; color white; very early, sweet and tender. It is de- sirable for table use but like other early sorts is spongy and inferior when overgrown.
LARGE AMBER GLOBE—One of the best yellow fleshed varieties grown as a fied crop for stock. Flesh yellow, fine grained and sweet; color of skin yellow; top green. Grows to a large size, is hardy, keeps well and is a good cropper. Very popular in the South.
YELLOW GLOBE—A round, smooth, medium sized, light yellow Turnip, with crisp, firm flesh of fine quality; a very attractive and beautiful sort. |
YELLOW ABERDEEN —Roots medium sized, round, flesh pale yellow, tender and sugary; the va- Tiety is hardy and productive and the roots keep well. It is considered as approaching very nearly to the Ruta Baga in hardiness and firmness of texture and therefore is of special value for feeding cattle.
WHITE EGG—A small snow white variety of great
Steckrube; Fr., Navet; Sp., Nabo; Ital.,
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sweetness and tenderness and of phenomenally rapid growth.
COW HORN, OR LONG WHITE—Pure white, ex- cept a little shade of green at the top; carrot-!ike in form, slightly crooked and growing nearly half out of the ground. Delicate and well flavored, of very rapid growth and has obtained considerable favor as a market sort for fa!l and early winter.
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN—The earli- est Turnip in cultivation—about two weeks earlier than Purple Top Strap Leaved. The root is flat, of medium size, quite smooth with a purple top. Flesh white, hard and of fine qaulity.
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP RUTA BAGA—This is a strain of Purple Top Yellow Ruta Baga of Ameri- can origin, selected to a smaller top and much short- er neck than is usually found, while the roots grow to a large size and are of the finest quality and ex- cellent for table use and stock feeding. We con- sider this one of the most desirable sorts.
SEVEN TOP—Does not produce a good root, but is extensively grown in the South for the tops which are used as “greens.” Very hardy and will grow all winter,
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Purple Top White Globe.
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE—An early variety. Globe shaped; heavy cropper. In other respects sim- ilar to the Red Top Strap Leaf. A handsome 1look- ing bulb and is rapidly taking the lead of all other varieties of early Turnips for market garden pur- poses.
Pkt. Oz. %-lb. 1-lb-
Early Purple Top Strap Leaf.... 5 10 15 de Purple Top White Globe ......... 5 10 15 dG Early White Flat Dutch ......... 5 10 15 56 Large Amber Globe ............. 5 10 15 5¢ Pomeranian White Globe ........ 5 10 15 56 - American Purple Top Rutabaga.. 5 10 15 56 Mellow<d Globe /i-¢)-inok cease 26 te 5 10 15 50 mellow JAberdeen)! <). 13S AF e sei 5 10 15 50 AU Hite) Meat: os. See. Lee ete te 5 10 15 50 Wows HOR nfl scot ek RIGS 5 10 15 5€ Extra Early Purple Top Milan .. 5 10 20 65 Seven. (ERODE ati Re 3 Watton wears 5 10 15 5e@
All above are postpaid prices. If press, DEDUCT 10 cents per Ib.
wanted by ex-
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
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VALUABLE LEGUMINOUS FORAGE AND HAY PLANTS
COW PEAS
Prices subject to market changes. Write us for prices when large quantities are wanted.
The Cow Pea is too well known by the Southern farmer for us to describe them or give their merits. We wish only to impress upon our patrons the value and importance of planting more Cow Peas, as they are the greatest of al! leguminous plants, in obtain- ing from the air that most expensive plant food, nitrogen, storing in their roots, making poor land rich,
and good land much improved. Sow 1 to 11-2 bushels
to an acre,
TJnquestionably we are the largest dealers in Cow Peas in Texas, and if you have any to sell let us fear from you.
WHIPPOORWILL—The most high’y valued plant fn the South for fodder and reclaiming old and worn eut land, as it is a leguminous plant of special mer- fit as a fertilizer. The vines when fed green make the best fodder and are very nourishing.’ The Whip- poor-will is the most popular sort and yields a good crop of both fodder and peas. When ripened the Sround peas make the best cattle fattener. By ex- press or freight. Peck, 65c.
NEW ERA—The earliest variety of Cow Peas in existence and therefore most decidedly the best for growing in the Southern States. If you will get the grain off the ground early and plow and plant to New Era Cow Peas you can put the ground in fine shape for the coming crop. You will not have to haul man- ure on land so treated. Sow in orchards and either use for feed or soiling. By express or freight. Peck, 70c. /
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2.
. the leaves remain green longer.
REICHARDT & SCHULTE CO.—INC., HOUSTON, TEXAS.
WONDERFUL or UNKNOWN—This makes an enormous growth of vines, but requires the full grow- ing season to make its crop. In yield and growth of vines it surpasses any of the varieties of Cow Peas, and it yields very largely of the shelled peas. This variety should be planted in May, in order to come to full maturity:—By express or freight. Peck, 80c.
LARGE, BLACK-EYED PEAS—The large Black-
Eyed Peas make a profitable crop for picking the —
dry peas for sale in our markets during the winter; at the same time make an excellent soil-improver, be- ing similar in growth of vine and action of roots up- on the soil to the other Cow Peas. By express or freight:—Peck, 90c. ‘
CLAY PEAS—Most desirable for enriching the soil and for furnishing a large crop of nutritious for- age:—By express or freight. Peck, 80c.
CREAM PEAS—This Pea we have ever. had the pleasure of offering our customers, It has given the best satisfaction of any variety we have ever offered for table use, and very deservedly so, as there are none that can surpass it in splendid flavor. In point of yield, they double the weil-known Black-Eye, command a higher price on the market, cook quicker, and are in every way su- perior to it as a table sort. It grows in bunch form. Peas are of a cream color:—By express or freight. Peck, 90c.
CROWDER PEAS—Small seeded, but strong grow- ing and prolific Pea for table use. Peas are creamy white and of the finest quality:—Express or freight. Peck, $1.10.
MIXED PEAS—Every year thousands of bushels of Peas become mixed in handling. and these are generally considered as good for forage purposes as the straight varieties and usua ly sell for a little less, By express or freight. Peck, 70c.
NOTE—If there are any other varieties of Peas which you want, write us, and we will let you know if we can furnish them. Samples of all varieties on application.
FIELD BEANS
VELVET BEAN—This has been tried and found to be the best forage plant in the South. It produces more vine and leaves than any of the Cow Peas, and The seeds are rich in fattening matter, and are re'ished by all stock ex- cept horses. Before feeding to cows it will be found best to soak in clear water until soft. The product is simply enormous. Plant the beans in rows about six feet apart, and drop the beans about twelve inches apart in the row. Plant as soon as danger of frost is over, soaking the seed twenty-four hours before plant- ing. One peck will p'ant an acre. By express OF freight. $1.00 per peck.
SOJA BEAN—One of the most valuable forage plants for pasturing or feeding green. The vines are ‘bushy and of vigorous, erect habit. Fed in the green state, they afford much nutritious forage: — Sow broadcast at the rate of one-half bushel to the acre, or plant in drills, 31-2 feet apart and 11-2 feet between the plants. dropping two or three beans in a@ hill. One gallon will sow one acre if drilled. By freight or express. Peck, $1.25. ;
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VALUABLE LEGUMINOUS FORAGE AND HAY PLANTS--Continued.
and Clover Seed
NAVY BEANS—(Commonly called white “Soup” Beans). This is the greatest commercial Bean in the world and is planted both as a garden and field variety. It is a bush or dwarf sort of upright growth and a prolific bearer. Large pkt., 10c; pt., 20c; qt, 35c, postpaid. Express or freight, pint, 10c; qt., 20c; peck, $1.25.
VETCHES
HAIRY OR SAND VETCH (Vicia villosa)—The
.greatest soil-renovating hay and forage plant of the
South. Should be sown from July to January, broadcast, at the rate of thirty to forty pounds per acre, with three-quarters bushel of winter oats or one-half bushel of wheat. The oats or wheat support the Vetches, enabling them to make a better growth, and facilitating the harvesting and curing. Vetches are excellent for hay, which should be cut aS soon as the oats or wheat which was sown with them begins to form heads. The hay is one of the richest and most nutritious feeds for cows, increasing the flow and quality of milk. Pound, postpaid, 35c. By ex- press or freight, 20 Ibs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $12.00.
OREGON WINTER—Much like the preceding in growth and habit, and used for the same purposes. It is used in certain sections of the South, where the winters are mild, in preference to Vicia Vil'osa. The general directions given for Hairy Vetch apply to
this sort also. Pound, pcestpaid, 35c. By freight or express, 20 lIbs., $3.00; 100 ‘bs.,. $12.00.
Alfalfa
ALFALFA AND CLOVER SEED—Alfalfa is one of the most valuable perennial leguminous forage and hay plants in the world and is grown with more or less success in nearly every state in the Union. The root system of the plant is the most wonderful thing in connection with its growth. There is no tell- ing how deep the roots of Alfalfa will penetrate. They have been discovered below the earth’s sur- face more than a hundred feet. Alfalfa may be sown
-in September, October or November, or during Feb-
ruary, March and April. Fall sowing shou'd prove more profitable, although such is not always the case, It is better not to risk all at the same time. Alfalfa shoud be cut for hay when blooms begin to appear, and where delayed too long the quality of the hay will be much impaired. The feed value of Alfalfa Hay is very high. In fact. it is a most a complete ration, for a work horse. Alfalfa may be cut from two to five times a Season. The yield to an acre in a season will vary from four to six tons of dry hay.
ALFALFA, OR LUCERNE (Medicago Sativa)—It is useless to sow this clover on land having a stiff clay or hard pan subsoil, as the roots naturally pen- etrate to a great depth and must do so if the plants live any time. Sow on rich, moist loam or sandy sof}
having a deep, porous subsoil. Prepare the lan@ thoroughly and sow seed at the rate of twenty ta
FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
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VALUABLE LEGUMINOUS FORAGE AND HAY PLANTS--Continued.
twenty-five pounds per acre with a breadcaster or grass seeder. Cover with a brush or light harrow. The young plants are quite tender and the land must Se free from weeds until they become established.
By express or freight, 20 lbs., $5.00; 50 lIbs., $12.00; 4100 Ibs., $23.00.
TURKESTAN ALFALFA—This most valuable new wariety was sent out by the Department of Agricul- ture ten years ago in a sma'‘] way, and it has given such excellent satisfaction that we have now decid- ed to list it. It is more hardy than the ordinary variety, having stood a temperature 40 degrees below zero when the ground was bare. It will also stand extreme drouth, as it comes from a locality where the summers are dry and hot and the winters ex- tremely cold. We believe that the farmers of this country will find it of special value, making not only a larger top growth, but much better root growth. By
express or freight, 20 lbs., $5.00; 50 Ilbs., $12.00; 100 lbs., $23.00.
NITRO CULTURE
Grow Alfalfa where it never grew before by inocu- lating the seed with Nitro-Culture.
WHAT NITRO-CULTURE !S—Nitro-Culture con- sists of nitrogen collecting Bacteria which work in the soil and on the roots of leguminous plants, hav- ing the power to collect free nitrogen from the air and supply it to the plants. The remarkable increase of crop frequently reported and caused by inocu- lation is due wholly to the large amount of nitrogen collected from the air by the Bacteria.
Nitro-Culture is a success with crops named below. When ordering state what particular crop you desire to inoculate: Alfalfa or Lucerne, Red, Yellow or Mammoth C’over, Alsike or White Clover, Crimson Clover, Burr Clover, Cow, Clay, Whip-poor-will, Black-Eye Peas, Garden Peas, Garden Beans (Wax, String, Lima Beans or Kidney), Soy Beans, Velvet Beans, Vetch, Peanuts, Field Peas, Sweet Peas.
Nitro-Culture cannot be furnished for any crops like Corn, Wheat, Potatoes, Cotton, etc., but only those which are mentioned on the above price list. Inocu- lated Clover may be planted with Oats or other crops, and we have reason to believe that they will be benefited.
Price List—Trial package, 50c; 1-acre package, $1.50; 5-acre package, $5.00; 20-acre package, $18.00; 50-acre package, $40.00. Postpaid.
Special Garden Packages—Sweet Peas, 25c; Garden Beans, 250; Garden Peas, 25c, postpaid.
BURR CLOVER —
A most valuable grazing crop, growing luxuriantly all through the winter and until summer comes fully on. After once being seeded, it reseeds itself and improves in growth and appearance each succeeding year. It is admirably adapted for use with Bermuda grass, and the combination of the two makes a splen- did all-the-year-round pasturage. When sown on Bermuda grass sod, the sod must be scarified to give the Clover a chance to get its roots in the soil be- low the layer of Bermuda roots. It is also desirable to scarify it in this way each fall for best results. This scarifying is also beneficial to the Bermuda Grass. This seed is very hard to thresh out from the burrs, but we have been able to secure a limited supply of clean seed. It is very much more Satis- factory to sow than the seed in the burr. Sow 15 to 20 pounds per acre, 50c. We can also supply this seed in the burr or hull at 25c,
FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2.
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VALUABLE LEGUMINOUS FORAGE AND HAY PLANTS--Continued.
OTHER CLOVERS
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER (Trifolium Repens)— Excellent for permanent pastures. Likes moist lo- eation and wet seasons, but will resist drouth admir- ably. Does not like a shallow soil. Sow twelve to fifteen pounds to the acre. Lb., 40c, postpaid. By express or freight, 20c per pound.
Crimson Clover.
CRIMSON (Trifolium incarnatum)—Should be sown in the fall at the rate of fifteen to twenty pounds per acre. It will make the earliest green feed
of any of the Clovers. The plants grow about 4 feet high and furnish four to five cuttings during the season. The hay is of excellent quality. Crimson Clover is also a great soil improver and may be turned under in time for other early spring crops. By express or freight, lb., 25c; 20 Ibs., $4.00; 100 Ibs., $16.75. Pound 30c, postpaid.
ALSIKE, OR SWEDISH HYBRID (Trifolium hy: bridum)—Perfectly hardy, drought-resisting Clover. Produces large hay crops, is excellent for soiling and affords splendid forage for bees. Especia'ly good on low-lying, wet lands. Sow in the spring or fall, five to six pounds per acre. Lb.. 40c, postpaid; by ex- press or freight, lb., 30c; 20 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs., $22.50.
RED CLOVER (Trifolium Pratense)—A biennial plan which many prefer. Has merit as a cattle food and makes good hay, is a rapid grower, and consider- ed a valuable fertilizer. Roots deeply and resists drouth. Sow sixteen to twenty pounds to the acre in the fall. Postpaid, 30c per Ilb.; not prepaid, 5 Ibs. for $1.00; 100 lbs. for $18.00.
JAPAN CLOVER (Lespedeza Striata)—The great- - est blessing that could come to the South. A legume, Southern seed. Grows anywhere; is tenacious in any soil; lasts always; well known now in the South.
Sow in spring in permanent pastures by scarifying surface with disc harrow. It may be classed among the most valuable hay and pasture plants of the Southern States; is eaten greedily by stock from June until frost. In some soils it grows 20 inches high; is mowed; two tons to acre; rich soil grows 30 inches; appears in May; can plant in spring 25 Ibs. er one bushel per acre alone, or fall with Rye and Oats. This Clover is spreading by natural means rap- idly through the whole South. 35c per Ib., postpaid.
Saccharine Sorghums
(Commonly called Sorghum Cane.)
SORGHUM (Sorghum Vulgare)—For stock feed sow.any time from March to August, about two bush- els to the acre if wanted for hay; or half peck if wanted to make syrup. Of the two varieties, Amber and Orange, we do not care to recommend either. One intelligent grower requires Amber, - another equally as intelligent, insists on Orange, while 2 third takes his mixed. Practically there is no differ- ence, but to meet the wants of our friends we carry both.
TEXAS SEEDED RIBBON CANE (Sometimes call- ed Goose-neck Cane)—The superiority of this Cane over Sorghum is so great that when once grown a man never returns to the use of any other Cane. The grade of molasses made from it is much superior to that made from Sorghum, as every one knows who has used Ribbon Cane Syrup. Another good feature of this Cane is the great yield it makes. The stalks erow from 12 to 14 feet high. Cut with the foliage on and run through the mil’, it makes the finest kind of silage for cattle and horses. It matures two months earlier than any other Ribbon Cane, being ready to grind the latter part of August, while other Ribbon Cane does not mature before October. It will srow anywhere Sorghum will grow. In planting, pre- pare ground, plant and cultivate as for Sorghum. Plant in rows 31-2 feet apart. Six to eight pounds of seed will plant one acre, if planted by hand; eight to ten pounds if planter is used. Lb., 30c, postpaid. By freight or express, lb., 20c; 10 Ibs., $1.50.
EARLY AMBER CANE—More popular than ever for forage. Relished in its green state or cured, by all stock, on account of sweetness of the stalk and leaves. Equals in value any other crop known. Makes good syrup, but as the stalk is sma‘ler than the Orange, that variety is recommended when the intention is to grow for syrup; 121-2 pounds of seed will plant an acre. Plant at any time from April to last of July in rows 3 feet apart, 8 to 10 pounds seed, 12 to 18 inches apart in row, or drill light!y; can be sown broadcast; 1-2 bushel per acre. By express or freight, 10 lbs., 35c; bu., $1.65.
EARLY ORANGE CANE—Equalty as valuable as The Amber for forage, but on account of longer growth is considered better for syrup making; about ten days later than the Amber. Culture the same am Amber. By express or freight, 10 Ibs., 40; bu., $1.75.
RED TOP—tThe seed of this variety is round, small and of dark red color. It produces a larger, thicker stalk than any other sort, and is not easily blown down. It is a late variety, very sweet, and largely used for both hay and syrup. The variety is known in some localities as the Sumach or Negro Head Cane. By express or freight, 10 lbs., 40c; bu., $1.75.
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Non-Saccharine Sorghums
YELLOW MILO-MAIZE—This is a splendid non- saccharine Sorghum feed crop, and two crops can be made in one vear. 10 Ibs.. 45c; bu., $1.50.
KAFFIR CORN—Also called “Chicken Corn.” This {is another non-saccharine Sorghum. The stalks keep green and are brittle and juicy, not hardening like other varieties of Sorghum, making an excellent fod- der and is highly relished by all classes of stock, green or dry. The grain is large’y used as chicken feed. For grain sow in rows 3 feet apart, 5 Ibs. of seed to an acre; for fodder, sow 1-2 bu. to an acre in drills. There are two varieties. white and red.
WHITE KAFFIR—The most popular on account of the seed being larger and cheaper. By express or freight, 10 Ibs., 35c; bu. $1.35.
RED KAFFIR—Grows taller than the white, seed smaller, ripens ear‘ier. and yields heavier than the white. By express or freight, 10 lbs.. 45c; bu., $1.50.
DHOURO, OR EGYPTIAN CORN—This is a well known cereal. It produces a large quantity of seed, of which fowls and animals are fond. Can also be sown broadcast for soiling, or in dri‘ls for fodder and seed. If sown in drills. one peck of seed per acre fs ample. If sown broadcast. one bushel per acre. For grain, the stalks should not be nearer than 10 inches in the drill, but if to be cut repeatedly for soiling, it is better to sow quite thick’y in the hills. Seed should not be sown too early. and covered from one-half to one-inch. If too much rain in the spring the seed will not come well; they require more heat than the. other Sorghums. By express or freight, peck. $1.00.
TEOSINTE—Is a native of Central America and one of the best, if not the finest grasses known to that country. It requires a rich soil, abundant mois- ture, and a long season. Under these conditions, will produce immense crops. About three to three and a half pounds will plant an acre. Plant in hills 3x3 and cultivate until wel! started. Price, Ib., $1.00, post- paid. Not prepaid, 90c per lb.
MILLETS
GERMAN MILLET (Large Headed or Golden)— Our stock of seed of German Millet is grown for us by practical growers. Being a quick grower, affords a fine quality of hay in a short time. The best time to plant Millet is from April to August. Truck growers will find German Millet a valuable crop to follow Cabbage, Potatoes and other truck crops. The soil should be thoroughly broken and made smooth with a harrow. Broadcast from 11-2 to 2 bushels to an acre, then cover with a harrow. It should be cut for hay when it begins to show the heads, and on good soil ang favorable seascns should give a yield of three to five tons per acre. Price of seed: Peck,
b0c; bushel (50: Ibs.). $1.75. Write for prices in quantity. Mention quantity wanted. By mail, post- paid, lb., 15c,
PEARL, OR CATTAIL MILLET (Pencillaria. Manz Wonderful Forage Plant. ete.)—This plant has broad foliage, resembling Corn leaves: is an annua’, and the great value of this wonderful plant is not fu'ly realized by the Southern farmer, as it will be in the future. It is best sown in drils at the rate of five pounds to the acre; if sown broadcast, 20 to 30 Ibs. to an acre is enough. It can be sown from April to
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August. In good or enriched soil it will yield enor- mously. Price of seed: Not prepaid, 1 lb., 20c: 5 to 10 Ibs., 12c per lb.; 20 to 30 lbs., 10c per Ib. By mail, postpaid, lb., 30c. Write for prices in larger quan- tities. ;
JAPANESE OR BARNYARD MILLET (Panicum Crus-galli)—This is a distinet variety, which has been sometimes called the “Billion Dollar Grass.” It is a forage plant of great va ue. growing luxuriantly on most any soil and under indifferent conditions. Will yield an enormous crop of forage. which is relished by all classes of stock. Sow seed from April to August. If broadcast. One-half to one bushe! to an acre; in drills, one-half this amount. By ex- press or fre'ght. rieés Ibe Gh0er pk, 75ce" busca: If by mail, postpaid, 1 Ib., 20c.
Rape--True Dwarf Essex
For its best development Rape requires a rich, moist, loamy soil, and will usually do well on anv but light sandy soil or stiff clay, in general, a soil that will produce a good crop of Turnip, Cabbage, Wheat or Corn will be suitable for Rape.
Often fine Rape may be grown on land that has already produced a crop of some of the early matur- ing cereals, such as Rye, Oats or Barley. As soon as the crop of grain is removed the land is plowed or disced and at once seeded to Rape.
Rape may also be sown in the Corn ficld just be- fore the last plowing, as is often done with Turnips, Rye and Wheat.
If the soil is clean sow broadcast; if not clean sow in drills and cultivate as for Corn. When sown broadcast, use 8 pounds, and if in drills, 5 pounds to an acre. Prices, 25c per Ib, postpaid; by express or freight, 15c Ib.; 20 Ibs., $2.50; 50 Ibs., $5.00; 100
PEANUTS
Prepare the ground well, laying it off with a shovel p’ow, in rows 31-2 feet apart. Plant either in the hull, 16 to 18 inches apa’t, cr hull them out and put two kernels to the hi'l. Cultivate thsrough- ly and keep the land as level as possible. When they mature. pull them up, turn‘ng the roo‘s to the sun. In bright weather. they will be cured sufficient- ly in twenty-four hours. After threshing, or pick- ing the nuts, the vines make exce lent hay.
A successful grower says:—Peanuts thrive best in a sandy loamy soil.
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SPANISH PEANUTS
SPANISH PEANUTS—An old and prolific variety, used for hog feed. though really more palatable than either the Tennessee or Virginia Reds. The fruit is small and easily gatherel. Twenty-two pounds to the bushel. Sow about 11-2 bushels to the acre,
By express or freight, peck, 45c; bu., $1.65.
WHITE VIRGINIA, OR JUMBO—This is the orig- inal pea..ut of pindar, as it is sometimes called. It is considered the best variety for growing South. Pro- duces pods or shells from 11-2 to 21-2 inches in length, containing from 3 to 5 peas to a pod. Very productive and fine for roasting. 22 lbs. to the bushel. Plant 3-4 bushels to the acre. By express or freight, peck, 55c; bu., $2.00.
Chufas, or Earth Almonds
CHUFAS—This is a species of “earth nut,” grown in the South to fatten hogs. but not to be m’staken for Nut Grass. The Chufa is the best root c’op thit can be grown for hogs on soils teo thin for arti- chokes, but is not suited to heavy soils. The rlants shade the ground but litte, and need cult'vating the entire summer. Yield 100 bushels per acre, The roots may remain in the ground through the winter, and be harvested when wanted. Price of seed, qt., 20c; pk., $1.50. By mail, postpaid, qt., 40c.
Australian Salt Bush
The Forage Plant for Arid and Alkali Soils.
A forage plant for alkali soils, and for regions sub- ject to periodic drovth. This is a most wonderful forage plant, 2s it will grow freely in arid and alkali lands that will produce no other vegetation, yield- ing a marvelously lhberal foliage which is eagerly eaten by al! kinds of stock. It is of creeping habit.
tons of green fodder have $1.00 per lb., postpaid.
From twenty to thirty been harvested from an acre.
BROOM CORN
CULTURE: Broom Corn should be planted later than Field Corn, in soil in prime eondition; plant in drills three feet apart and six inches in the drilL About 8 quarts should plant an acre.
IMPROVED EVERGREEN—Produces good, straight brush in stalk about eight feet high. Brush is strict- ly green and very fine; the best variety.
Quart, postpaid, 30c:; peck, -75e.
CALIFORNIA GOLDEN DWARF—The best of the dwarf varieties and remarkably free from the de- merits of the other members of this section.
Quart, postpaid, 30c; peck, 75c.
WILD RICE
The natural time for sowing is in the fall, although it may be sown in.the spring. The seed should first be thoroughly soaked in water. so that it will sink into the desired situation. It may be sown in shal- low water, not over three feet deep. and from this depth into the shore. While it wil grow in deeper water, it should be allowed to work its own way, the start being in shoal water. A still day should be chosen for sowing. so that it will not drift off into too deep water. Price. 60c lb., postpaid.
Giant Beggar Weed
A forage pant much used and greatly esteemed in Florida and the Gulf States. It restores worn-out ground, and when once planted reé-seeds its-lf: re- guires no cultivation; is liked by all animals; is eas- ily eradicated, and requires only six pounds to pant an acre. Price, lb., §0c, postpaid; by express, 10 lIbs.,
BUCKW HEAT
Buckwheat is. used principally in this section of the country as food for bees, and for that purpose the Silver Hull is the best, owing to its being so ex- ceedingly floriferous. ‘
CULTURE: Sow broadcast. about three pecks to the acre, In either the ear'y spring or fall.
SILVER HULL—A great improvement over the original, old sort. yie'ding nearly double the quantity per acre, blooming longer and maturing sooner. The grains are of a beautiful light gray co’or, have thin husks and less pro‘ninent corners than those of the other sort. This flour is of good quality and very nutritious. Lb., 25c. postnaid; by freight or express, pk., 75c; bu. (48 lbs.), $2.75.
JAPANESE—Has been raised in this State with good results. It is early and very productive. The rich, dark brown kernels are twice the s‘ze of those of Silver Hull and yield a superior flour. The plants are of branching character and the stiff straw stands up wel’. Lb., 25c, postnaid; by freight or express, pk., 75c; bu. (48 lIbs.), $2.75.
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FLAX
When grown for seed sow one bushel per acre; if fibre is wanted, sow at the rate of two or three bushels. The soil should be well cultivated. Lbhb., 25c, postpaid; pk., $1.
BERMUDA GRASS
Bermuda Grass is to the South what Kentucky B:ue Grass is to the North and is the best hay and pas- ture grass for all soils, which are not too wet and is the most common grass in all parts of the Gulf States. Its leaves and fine creeping stems lie so close to the ground that it makes an excellent lawn grass. It is never injured by protracted drouth and is unhurt by the most frequent grazing and cuttings. Its roots are so strong and wiry that it is the best of soil-binders and is used extensively for protecting levees, and railroad companies use thousands of pounds annually for seeding embankments. As a hay grass it is unexcelled and in favorable seasons will give two cuttings and yield not less than 2 tons of hay per acre. The ground should be very carefully pre- pared and harrowed as fine as possible. Seed may be sown from September to March at the rate cf about 3 pounds per acre and covered with a roller, though if sown just before a rain no covering will be needed. As the seeds are small they must not be covered deeply, or they will fail to germinate.
Prices: Postpaid, 1-4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.
SEED OATS
Prices of Oats are continually fluctuating. Write for prices, or if orders are intrusted to us we will always give lowest prices on the day shipment is made.
TEXAS RED RUST PROOF—This is the best known variety for Southern planting. It frequently vields 100 bushels per acre and we have known of more prolific yields. Sown in the fall, makes sp‘en- did winter pasture which does not prevent its mak- ing full crop in the spring. Nearly always stands our Texas winters, and it is said that even half stand of
fall sown yields more than a full crop of spring sown. For fall planting sow three bushels per acre in Sep- tember or October. For spring planting sow two bushels per acre. By express or freight, bu., 85c.
WINTER TURF—This variety comes from Ten- messee and has proven most valuable for winter graz- ing, besides maturing full crops of 50 to 75 bushels in the spring. It stools out to such an extent that 11-2 to 2 bushels is sufficient per acre. They are gray- ish white in color. This variety has stood the heavy freezing of our late winters. By express or f eight,
SEED BARLEY
MANCHURIE—An early 6-rowed variety, matur- ing in 80 to 90 days from time of sowing, very strong-
sorts.
strawed and stools well, bearing large, well-filled heads of beautiful, plump-berried grain, possessing malting qualities of a high order, and adapting tself readily to a wonderful variety of soils. Peck, 50c.
BEARDLESS—A remarkably heavy cropping Bar- ley. Equal in feeding quality to any of the bearded It is earlier than the bearded sorts, better for feeding and easier to handle. Peck, 55e.
It is sown during the fall months for forazse and pasture during winter and spring. It is likely better success will be had if planted between say fr t of September and last of November. One and a halt bushels to the acre would be about right,-and would
make an excellent pasture from December to April. Price, peck, 45c.
SUN FLOWER
LARGE RUSSIAN—Single heads measure 15 inches across and contain an immense amount of seeds which are highly prized by poultry raisers. 1 lb., 10c (by mail 20c per ib.), 3 lbs. for 25c. Not pre-
SEED WHEAT.
NICARAGUA—A Wheat that will grow where other varieties fail. This variety is no longer an experi- ment for yield or quality of grain. In fact, we hear nothing but praise of its wonderful drouth resisting qualities and heavy yield. The reports of yield are - from 28 bushels to 45 bushels per acre, and is es- pecially adapted to our Southern climate and is much sought after. Price, peck, 60c.
MEDITERRANEAN—We are sure all farmers who are fortunate enough to secure some of this seed will be highly pleased with the result, as the or:ginator has for fourteen years past made from twenty to forty bushels per acre, wet or dry. Price, peck, 60c.
SPELTZ, OR EMMER
Should have a place on all farms. A sure cropper in any kinds of soil. Grand drought resister. With- stands the extremes of heat and cold better than any cereal we know of. It is readily eaten by all kinds of stock and its feeding qualities are excellent, is enormously productive, and can be treated in the same manner as other grain. Sow broadcast. using 60 pounds per acre. Weight per bushel, 40 Ibs. Price, peck, 60c.
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Market Fluctuates.
BROMUS INERMIS, or Awnless Brome Grass— An exceedingly valuable grass, succeeds and pro- duces immense crops of high nutritive value on the sterile and arid pains of our Western States, gsrow- ing luxuriantly on dry, sandy soils, where the other grasses would perish. It is perennial, and once sown down will stand for 10 years.
Sow broadcast at the rate of 20 Ibs. per acre (14 Ibs. per bushel). Per Ib., 25c, postpaid.
TIMOTHY—Is greatly relished by all kinds of stock; yields more nutritive matter than any other forage plant or grass. Being an early grass it is
_._ well adapted to spring and summer grazing and if
the fall season is favorable it will grow sufficiently to furnish good fall grazing, too. Sow 10 to 12 pounds to the acre. Lb., 20c, postpaid.
PERENNIAL ENGLISH RYE (Lolium perenne.)— It is worthy of all praise. As a pasture grass it grows quick and withstands drouth reasonably well. We have reporis of its success in the extreme North and as far South as Mexico City. In the far West, also in Old Mexico, it is used extensive'y for lawns. Our new crop is carefully cleaned, and may be depended on. For pasture sow in spring 25 to 30 pounds to the acre. For lawns 60 to 70 pounds to the acre. LBD., 25c, postpaid.
FANCY RED TOP (Agrostis vulgaris.)—A valuable grass for moist soils. It is a good permanent grass, standing our cimate as well as any other and con- sequently adapted to our pastures, in which it should be fed close, for if allowed to grow up to seed, the On moist, rich soil, it will grow 2
Lb., 30c, postpaid.
MEADOW FESCUE, OR ENGLISH BLUE GRASS ©
(Festuca pratensis.)—Especially adapted for perma- nent pasture. Grows 2 to 3 feet high, but not in tufts, like Orchard Grass. Makes good hay, and cattle thrive on it, whether in dry or green state. Suc- eeeds even on poor soil, and as the roots penetrate deeply from 12 to 15 inches it takes extremely dry weather to affect it. Lb., 25c, postpaid.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poa Pratensis)—The most valuable pasture grass in existence in sections of the United States where conditions seem to be right for its successful growth, but in the South it is not always a success. The cause of this is not clear- ly understood, but is usually supposed to be due to deficiency of soluble lime. A great deal of Blue Grass is used for lawns in cities, where it is possible
to Keep it watered during the dry periods. This grass is used also with success in grass mixtures sown for permanent pastures. Lb., 35c., postpaid.
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Orchard Grass.
ORCHARD GRASS _ (Dactylis glomerata.)—No farmer should be without a small field of Orchard Grass as in many respects it is superior to all other grasses. It stands the drouth well in the shade, does wel in wet or poor ground, and is splendid to prevent worn out fields from washing. This grass furnishes excellent pasture three weeks before any other and after close grazing ten days’ rest is suffi- cient for another growth. Cows fed on this will produce more and richer milk than on the blue grass. Lb., 30c, postpaid.
RESCUE GRASS (Bromus Unioloides)—This is a va uable grass when sown on a rich but not very heavy soil. It can be pastureqd during the winter and hay cut or the seed saved in the spring. 'Twenty- five or thirty pounds can be broadcasted to the acre. Plant in the early fall and in the spring. Lb., 30c, postpaid.
JOHNSON GRASS (Sorghum Halapense)—Very rich in saccharine matter, makes an excellent hay and produces large, juicy roots which hogs eat eager- ly. The only objection to this grass is the great dif- ficulity of eradicating it when once it is started. Price, 25c lb., postpaid.
PARA GRASS—A wonderful new Grass, especially adapted for growing in the Coast Country. It is pro- pagated by planting pieces of the stems, about 15 inches long, in any kind of soil, but it thrives par- ticularly well on moist or even marshy land. Plant the cuttings about 4 feet apart each way.
For hay, cut when it is 3 to 4 feet high. Three to four cuttings may be made in one year. The hay is of excellent quality, and is greatly relished by all
stock. No difficu'ty is experienced in curing the hay in this climate. Price of cuttings, 35c per doz., post- paid; by freight or express, not prepaid, $1.00 per 100, $7.50 per 1,000.
LAWN GRASS—This is a mixture of the best Grasses and Clovers to make a lawn where Bermuda Grass is not wanted. Choice Mixed, lb., 35c, post- paid; by freight or express, lb., 25c; 20 Ibs., $4.00.
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farmer than that of soil fertility. To produce profitable crops and at the same time to maintain and even to increase the productive capacity of the soil may rightly be termed “good farming.” Many
farmers are able to do this, and the knowledge of how to do it has been largely acquired through years of experience, during which the
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VEGETABLE GROWER—The best fertilizer for all truck and gar- den crops. Analysis: 7 per cent available phosphoric acid, 5 per cent ammonia, 5 per cent potash. The ammonia is in such form as will give the crops a quick start and keep them growing. It runs high in potash, a most important plant food for vegetables and phos- phoric acid in its most available shape. Apply 400 to 600 pounds to the acre.
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RAW BONE SUPER-PHOSPHATE—Analysis: Phosphoric Acid, 9 per cent; Ammonia, 3 per cent; Potash, 2 per cent. This is a splendid fertilizer, for all vegetables and is preferred by many, especially for potatoes, using 600 pounds per acre and 300 pounds for cotton and corn. Price:—100 pounds, $1.25.
ACID PHOSPHATE—Analysis: Phosphoric Acid, 14 per cent. Quite essential to produce healthy growth is demanded. It is usually applied after a cosphate and the intelligent farmer will soon detect this by the want of vigor in the plant’s life. Apply 200 to 400 pounds to acre. Price:—100 pounds, $1.00.
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pounds to the acre. Price:—100 pounds, $1.20.
NITRATE OF SODA—This is the cheapest concentrated form of ammonia or nitrogen that’ can be bought commercially. It is very profitable to use On most any class of crops where quick, vigorous growth is demanded. It is usually applied after a crop is growing, because it is available so quick that it can’t be used to profit when seed are planted except on very quick maturing stuff. It is valuable in composts, and especially desirable to hurry on cabbage, onions, lettuce and other vegetables, also to draw up rye and oats. Apply 75 pounds to 100 pounds per acre. Price:—Per 100 pounds, $3.50.
GERMAN KAINIT—It runs:twelve to fifteen per cent of actual potash, and its values are based on its content of potash. The other eighty-five per cent is gypsum, salt, carnalite, etc., and while these salts are not plant foods they do exert more or less influence on crops. Kainit is reeommended as an insecticide and germicide; prevents rust in cotton, scab on potatoes, and destroys numerous insects in the soil where applied. It-is splendid to put in the compost or any formula requiring potash, or it can be used inde- pendenty from other fertilizer, or in addition, at the rate of two to four hundred pounds to the acre. Price:—Per 100 pounds, $1.10.
MURIATE OF POTASH—This is an important potash salt, running from fifty to fifty-five per cent actual potash. It is one of the most soluble forms of potash that can be obtained commercially and is more largely used than any other form. It is more largely used for the reason of its concentration. Mu- riate of Potash is used in compost, and is nearly always the source of potash. in all complete fertilizers. It is largely used independently of other fertilizers, or is added to so-called complete fertilizers to bring ‘up the per cent of potash to the desird amount. Potatoes, cabbage, turnips and beets’ especially need Muriate of Potash. Price:—Per 100 pounds, $3.40.
BONE -MEAL—The cheapest fertilizer on the market when you take into account what you really get for your money. We guarantee it to run 181-2 per cent phosphoric acid and not less than 3 per cent ammonia. Splendid for fruits and trees of all descriptions. Price:—100 pounds, $1.65.
SULPHATE OF POTASH—Analysis: Potash, 50 per: cent. For oranges and other fruit trees is superior to Muriate of Potash. Price:—100 pounds, $3.50,
TANKAGE—Analysis: Phosphoric Acid, 6 per cent; Potash, 6 per cent. A packing house refuse consisting of bone, dried blood, etc. phe slow to dissolve is a. splendid- soil. invigorator. Price:—100 pounds, $1.25. :
SPECIAL OFFER—If you order one ton of fertilizer from us, no matter if not all: of. one kind, we offer it at 5c per. 100 pounds less. ‘
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