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THE TEXAS SEED TOUSE, 206-208 MILAM ST.

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& Schulte Co. inc.

The Texas Seed House, Houston, 206-208 Milam St.

TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS

It is with pleasure that we present herewith again our annual

“Silent Salesman” and wish to express our

thanks for the again increased confidence in us, and it shall be our aim to justify this confidence more and more

every year. new dress.

over this catalogue carefully, and note the completeness of our line.

our offers.

Perhaps it has called on you before—then it is an old acquaintance which you will be glad to see in a Perhaps it is the first time that this book falls into your hands—then we ask your patience.

Look Read our descriptions carefully and note

Our constant aim is to make the highest quality the first consideration, and next to put our prices as low as

good seed can be sold

quality are pound to prove crop failures, and time and labor are wasted. ot interest to every farmer or truck gardener to secure seeds that he knowg will germinate.

Good, reliable seed is the foundation of the grower’s success, while seeds of inferior

To prevent such loss, it must be The only way ol

doing this is to purchase only from the most reliable seed house, the house that has made its reputation by years

of honest efforts.

The seeds we offer are dependable, of high grade and true to name, and stand high in the esteem of our critical

planters throughout the country.

We have endeavored to not exaggerate but to get forth in plain words descrip-

tions that will describe and not mislead; illustrations that will truthfully convey to the mind the object shown. Should you want any articles not listed in this catalogue, we will be pleased to have your inquiries and will give

them prompt attention.

In revising this Guide Book we have endeavored to offer everything of merit that is best adapted for the South and have eliminated 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.

IMPORTANT SUGGESTIONS

HOW TO ORDER—Please be careiul to write your name and address distinctly and in full, using the order sheet and envelope inserted in this Catalogue, and no matter how often you write, BE SURE to sign your name, giving your Town, State, County, and Rural Free Delivery Route, if any.

HOW TO SEND MONEY—Cash should always ac- company the order. Remittances may be made at our risk by any of the following methods: (1st, and best) Fostoffiice order; (2) Draft on New York; (3) Hxpress Company’s money order; (4) Registered letter; (5) when personal checks are sent, 10 cents must be added for exchange. (We also accept clean stamps in small amounts same as cash, at your risk.)

REFERENGES—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 correctly the day they are received.

SENDING SEEDS BY MAIL is both a specialty and very important branch of our business.

-ERRORS—Should one occur, we desire to be promptly advised and will take pleasure in making ‘satisfactory correction.

PRICES are net, Houston, express, or freight depots, and are subject to change at any time, but will not be advanced unless absolutely necessary.

LARGE ORDERS—Any Dealer, Market-Gardener, I[n- stitution or any individual, wishing seeds in large quan- tities, is requested to mail us a list of what they want and we will promptly return it to you with the very lowest prices marked. A LETTHR OF INQUIRY MAY SAVE YOU DOLLARS if you want to buy in quantity.

GUARANTEE—Complaints made that seeds are not good, should quite as often be attributed to other causes as to the quality of the seeds. There are contingencies continually arising to prevent the very best seeds always giving satisfaction, such as sowing too deep, too shallow, in too wet or too dry soil; insects of all descriptions de- stroying the plants as soon as, or before, they appear, wet weather, cold weather, frosts, chemical changes in the seeds induced by temperature, ete. Soil prepara- tion for the reception of seed is very important; if not properly done seed with very high germination is bound to perish. For all these reasons it is impossible to guar- antee seeds under all circumstances, and, WHILE WH EXERCISE GREAT CARE TO HAVE ALL SHEDS PURE AND RELIABLE, we give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness or any other matter of any Seeds, Bulbs, or Plants we send out, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does net accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned. WE TEST ALL OUR SEEDS BEFORE SENDING THEM TO OUR CUSTOMBERS, and should they fail to grow, if promptly and properly tested by the customer, will replace the same amount or give value in others. We cannot afford knowingly to send out seeds doubtful as to vitality or purity, and you cannot buy better stocks of any other seedsman.

Growers and Importers of Seeds and Bulbs

Dealers in Fertilizers, Implements, Poultry and Stock Supplies, Incubators Insecticides and Fungicides

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REICHARDT & SCHULTE CO.--INC., HOUSTON: TEXAS

MONTHLY TABLE FOR SOWING VEGETABLE SEEDS

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JANUARY.

Sow Spinach, Collards, Radish, Mustard, Carrots, Beets, Leeks, Turnips, Lettuce, Endive, Cabbage, Broccoli, Kohl Rabi, Sow Harly Cauliflower in a frame, Cress, Cher- vil, Parsley and Celery, Peas, Irish Potatoes and all kinds of Herb Seeds; sow Cucumbers, Hgg Plants, Pep- per, Tomatoes and Melons in hotbeds for transplanting.

FEBRUARY.

Sow Spinach, Rhubarb, .Endive, Onion, Salsify, Col- lards, Cauliflower, Kale, Mustard, Carrots, Beets, Leeks, Radishes, Turnips, Swiss Chard, Kohl kKabi, Lettuce, Cabbage, Parsley, Cress, Celery, Peas, Irish Potatoes, Herb Seeds. Plant Asparagus Roots, Beans, Corn. Sow Cucumbers, Squash, Melons, Cushaw, Pumpkins, Hgg Plant, Tomato, Pepper in hotbeds for transplanting. End of this month Sweet Potatoes can be planted for slips.

MARGH.

Sow Beets, Cabbage, Onions, Hndive, Salsify, Turnips, Pumpkins, Parsnips, Collards, Cauliflower, Kohl Rabi, Kale, Radishes, Lettuce, Spinach, Carrots, Mustard, Swiss Chard, Leeks, Celery, Parsley, Cress, Chervil, Lettuce. Plant Bush and Pole Beans, Endive, Squash, Cucumbers, Melons, Okra, Bush and Pole Peas. To- matoes, Egg Plants and Peppers can be sown in the open ground. Plant Corn, Irish and Sweet Potatoes.

APRIL.

Sow Bush and Pole Beans, Corn, Cucumbers, Squash, Melons, Okra, Beets, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Radishes, Peas, Onions, Turnips, Salsify, Cabbage, Parsnips, Col- lards, Kale, Spinach, Lettuce, Mustard, Hndive, Cress, Parsley, Pumpkins, Celery, Tomatoes, Hgg Plants, Pep- per, Kohl Rabi, Cauliflower, Corn.

MAY.

Sow June Corn, Melons, Squash, Cucumbers, Hgg Plants, Peas, Turnips, Salsify, Parsnip, Kale, Cabbage, Mustard, Spinach, Tomatoes, Peppers, Okra, Bush and Pole Beans, Pumpkins, Radishes, Hndive, Lettuce. Cel- ery 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, Turnips, Mustard, Peas, Endive, Cauliflow- er, Tomatoes, Egg Plants and Sweet Pepper for a fall

MONTHLY TABLE FOR

JANUARY.

Plant Potatoes, Green Mountain and Bliss Triumph, and other 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 b=2tter if planted during this month than any other. Plant also Spanish Peanuts, Adams’ Extra Harly Corn and

Chufas, Field Corn, Alfalfa, Rape, Vetch, Grass and Clover Seed, Hmmer, Sorghum, ‘ MARGH. Sow Sorghum, Broom Corn, Egyptian Wheat, Dhouro Corn, Jerusalem Corn, Chutas, Kaffir Corn, and Milo Maize for ‘stock food. Field Corn, Alfalfa,

Irish and Sweet Potatoes, Peanuts, Cotton, also Harly

Garden Corn and Chufas for hogs. Cow Peas, Oats, Millet, Spring Vetch. 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 Peas,

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crop. Large Adams’ Corn, if planted now, will make a successful late crop for market; also June Corn.

JULY.

Plant Pole and Bush Beans. Sow Tomatoes, Corn, Cucumbers, Cauliflower, Endive, Lettuce, Radishes, Turnips, Rutabagas, Cabbage of all kinds, Kohl Rabi, Parsley, Mustard, Beets and Celery. June Corn.

AUGUST.

Plant Bush and Pole Beans Peas, Cabbage, Turnips, Cucumbers, Carrots, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Cauliflower, Parsley, Lettuce, Chervil, Radishes, Mus- tard, Cress, Beets, Carrots, Celery, Spinach. Set out Shallots and Onion Sets; also Irish Seed Potatoes.

June Corn. SEPTEMBER. Plant Extra Harly Peas. Sow Radishes, Carrots, Beets, Beans, Parsley, Mustard, Celery, Corn Salad,

Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Lettuce, Hndive, Turnips, Parsnips,

Salsify, Irish Potatoes, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach, Parsley, Cabbage. Sow Creole and Bermuda Onion Seeds. Set out Shallots and sow Turnip Rooted Celery

and Salsify. Plant Onion Sets and Cabbage plants, also Asparagus and Horseradish Roots.

OCTOBER.

Sow Onion Seeds of all kinds, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Kale, Leeks, Spinach, Mustard, Swiss Chard Carrots, Beets, Bush Beans, Corn Salad, Brussels Sprouts, Collards, Kohl Rabi, Chervil, Radishes, Lettuce, Endive, Parsnip, Salsify, Peas. Set out Shallots, Strawberry Plants. Asparagus Roots, also Horseradish Sets and Onion Sets. Rhubarb and Turnips.

NOVEMBER.

Sow Spinach, Corn Salad, Radishes, Lettuce, Mustard, Parsley, Chervil, Carrots, Salsify, Parsnips, Onions, Col- lards, Celery, Cress, Endive, Cabbage, Peas, Beans, Leeks, Turnips. Set out Shallots, Strawberry Plants and Onion Sets. Cabbage Plants, Beets, Asparagus, Horseradish, Rhubarb Roots.

DECEMBER.

Plant Peas for general crop. Sow Spinach, Radishes, Carrots, Lettuce, Endive, Cabbage, Beets, Turnips, Mus- tard, Leeks. Sow Cauliflower in a frame for a late Spring crop. Sow ‘Tomatoes, Hgg Plants and Sweet Pepper in hotbeds for early plants.

SOWING FIELD SEEDS

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, Kaf- fir 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 Hssex Rape, Vetch, Emmer, also Japan and other Clover Seed, Burr Clover, Grass Seeds. Irish Potatoes for fall planting.

OCTOBER.

Work enumerated for September applies to October. NOVEMBER.

Alfalfa, Rye, Barley, Dwarf Essex Rape, Clovers,

Turf Oats, Vetch, Texas Rust Proof Seed Oats, Wheat and Emmier, Rescue Grass, Burr Clover, Grass Seeds, DECEMBER. Alfalfa, Vetch, Rape, Clover, Emmer, Oats, Rye, Bar- ley, Wheat, Grass Seeds.

FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2

REICHARDT & SCHULTE CO.--INC., HOUSTON, TEXAS 2

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, Summer Chry- santhemum, Scarlet Sage, Hollyhock, Sweet Alyssum, Snapdragon, Aster, Columbine, Daisy, Wall Flower, Bell Flower, Sweet Sultan, Coreopsis, Sweet William, Japan and Carnation Pinks. Larkspur, California Poppy, MHeliotrope, Everlasting Flowers, Candytuft, Lobelia, Monkey Flower, Love in a Mist, Evening Prim- rose, 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, Zinnia, Amaranthus, Cocks- comb, Marigold, Evening Glory and Nasturtium, and in the Greenhouse in pots Begonia Rex, Begonia Tube- . rosa 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, Sunflower, Cobaea Scandens, Nasturtium, Aristolochia Sipho, Mari- gold, Salvia and Vinca. Lay in Dahlia bulbs in a hot- bed for propagating.

MARGH.

Sow Balsam, Zinnia, Amaranthus, Dahlia, Cockscomb, Cosmos, Portulaca and Sunflower. Plant Gladiolus, Tuberose bulbs and Dahlia roots. Set out Chrysanthe- mums for fall blooming.

APRIL.

Sow Balsam, Zinnia, Portulaca, Gomphrena and Amar- anthus, Cockscomb and Vinca. Plant Coleus and other foliage plants, Dahlias and Chrysanthemums, Sunflow- er, 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 Bal- sam and Zinnia.

AUGUST. Sow Pansy, Balsam, Zinnia, Cockscomb, Gomphrena, and follow instructions for July.

SEPTEMBER.

During the month flower seeds, such as Sweet Peas, Pansy, Daisy, Sweet Alyssum, Candytuft, Verbena, Zin- nia, Stocks, Phlox, Chinese, Japanese, Marguerite and Carnation Pinks, Asters and Vinca may be sown. Fall and winter blooming bulbs should be started to come into bloom during November and December.

OCTOBER.

Continue to sow flower seeds of all spring blooming varieties. Plant Sweet Peas, Hyacinths, Narcissus, Freesias, Crocus, Snowdrops, Japan Iris, Zinnias, Ranunculus, Anemones, Tulip and Lily Bulbs, Pansies, Daisies, Sweet Alyssum, Candytuft, Petunias, Phlox, Verbenas, Columbine, Chinese, Japanese and Carnation Pinks, Snapdragon, Sweet William, Stocks and Poppy. Sow Bermuda Grass for your winter lawn. Plant Calla Lilies 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, Carna- tions, 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 and Chinese Sacred Lilies, Crocus, Oxalis, Freesias, Snowdrops, Iris.

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, Petunia, Chinese and other Pinks, Alyssum, Candytuft, Wall Flower, Larkspur, Poppy, Hollyhock, Snapdragon, Calle- opsis, Heliotrope, Primula and Mignonette. Set out Roses and other hardy plants. Plant Calla Lilies 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.

' QUARTER DOLLAR INTRODUCTORY VEGETABLE 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 Harly White Flat Dutch Turnip. For 25 cents we will send the above 8 full size pack- ets 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, fragrance.

Balsam, Double Mixed, favorite garden flower.

beautiful white flower of delicious

Cockscomb, Dwarf Mixed, beautiful, free blooming annual. Larkspur, Dwarf German Rocket, Mixed, good for bouquets.

Marigold, French Double Dwarf, Mixed, various mark- ings.

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.

FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2

THE TEXAS SEED HOUSE

Novelties and Specialties for 1913

WHITE KENTUCKY WONDER

Should become popular with market gardeners because it is the best and most profitable gardeners’ Bean yet introduced. \ This Bean is about ten days ear- | lier than the old-fashion Ken- # tucky Wonder. Very early, yet The

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4 pods, inches long, dark green color, very meaty, entirely stringless, tender and of excellent flavor and quality. The pearly white beans make splendid dry beans for winter use, which is a great advantage over the ordinary Kentucky | Wonder. Price, pkt., 10c; 1-2 ‘ pt., 15¢c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c, post-

White Kentucky Wonder

paid.

WEBBER WAX BEAN.

A new Wax Bean of distinct character, having been originated by a market gardener in one of the best market gardening sections of the West. It produces pods of an exceedingly bright yellow color, handsomer than any other Wax Bean. Pods are of good length; semi-round, thick-meated, and stringless. Vines are strong, holding the pods well up, with good leaf covering and bearing in pro- fusion. This Bean resembles in shape the Ward- well’s Wax, is equally as early, but the pods are rounder and more meaty. It sells readily on the market on account of the attractive color. The color of the seed is yellow, oval-shaped and medium size. Price, per pkt., 10c; 1-2 pt., 15c; pt., 25; qt., 45c, postpaid.

COPENHAGEN MARKET CABBAGE.

UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY

Copenhagen Market Cabbage

This new earliest of all ball-shaped Cabbages is unrivalled as the most equally maturing and large heading early Cabbage in existence. The heads are of exceptionally large size for so early a variety, and are all maturing at the same time. They aver- age about eight pounds each in weight, are very solid, with small core and of fine quality. The plant is of vigorous habit, but compact with short stem and a few outer leaves. The leaves are light green, rather small, nearly reund, comparatively thick and smooth and always tightly folded. Is equally as early as Jersey Wakefield. Its earliness, compact growth, uniformity and size of head, firmness and excellent quality combine to make this Cabbage the most valuable one for the market gardening trade. (See cut.) Price: Pkt., 10c; 1-2 0z., 35c; 1 0z., 65e; 2 oz., $1.00; 1-4 Ib., $1.75; 1-2 Ib., $3.50; Ib., $6.50, postpaid.

ARISCONTI COTTON

(DROUTH RESISTER.)

This marvelous Cotton is a hybrid and has been crossed between Caranonica and Sea Island Cotton by Mr. Leon Van Meldert, of Cedar Bayou, Texas. It is late in maturing, roots deeply and will resist drouth better than any other kind. The bushes of this Cotton attain a height of from six to seven feet, and branch out heavily. It produces about five hundred bolls on one stalk, contain- ing three and four locks with an exceptionally

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COTTON—Continued. long and fine fibre—two to two and one-half inches

. in length, of extra strong quality. The seeds of

this variety are perfectly black and free from lint. Owing to the extra fine staple and fibre, its mar- ket value is twice as much as middling Cotton. It should be planted six feet apart, requiring three pounds of seed per acre, if planted by hand taking three to four seeds to the hill. Won first prize at Dallas Fair for best lint Cotton. Price, $1.00 per pound.

REICHARDT’S EARLY PROLI-— FIC OKRA.

This extraordinarily early and prolific variety of

_ Okra introduced and grown by Mr. Armstrong, of

Orange, Texas, has for the first time been brought on the market by us and has proven a perfect suc- cess. Being extremely early, this variety was sold on the market just as the common kinds began to form pods. Plants grow from 5 to 7 feet high, bringing out 8 to 12 large branches close above

ground, which produce pods in great abundance.

These average from 8 to 12 inches in length by 1 1-2 inches in diameter. Pods are long and slen- der; of a handsome pale green color. Fruits will be ready for market 60 days after planting, as they can be picked when plants are two feet high and continue bearing until killed by frost. Price, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1-4 lb., 20c; 1-2 lb., 35c; lb., 70c, post- paid. .

REICHARDT’S MAMMO'TH PUR-

PLE TOP RUTABAGA.

We claim for this variety that it is the hardiest and heaviest cropping Purple Top in existence It possesses very dense, sound flesh and grows freely in

UNEQUALLED IN QUALITY

very hard, globe- less; has dwarf foli- single tap root. The above the ground is

all kinds of soil. Itis © shaped, almost neck age and forms a clean portion of the root of a deep purple red color. With this va- riety the question of a real neckless Ruta- baga is solved. Flesh is richly colored, fine grained and sweet. 1-2 lb., 50c; Ib., 90c, postpaid.

NEW YORK, OR WONDERFUL, -LETTUCE.

THE KING OF MAIN-CROP HEAD-LETTUCES. IMMENSE HEADS AS SOLID AS A CABBAGE.

Blanches Beautifully; Crisp, Tender and Free From Bitterness.

It produces immense heads, often 15 and 16 inches across and weighing enormously. The in- terior is beautifully blanched, creamy-white, crisp, tender and delicious, being absolutely free from any trace of bitterness. It is a very large, robust- growing variety, reoting deeply, resisting hot, dry weather; very slow to run to seed and a sure head- er under most trying conditions. The outer color is of a distinct apple-green. As a standard main summer crop, hot-weather Lettuce it is in every way desirable and has no equal, but is not recom- mended for forcing. (See cut.) Price, 5c pkt., 15¢ oz., 50c 1-4 Ib., $1.75 Ib., postpaid.

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REICHARDT’S IMPROVED NETTED ROCK CANTA-= LOUPE.

This is the most popular of the Impreved Rocky Ford, or Solid Net types. It has taken more premiums than all other varieties combined, and represents the highest possible attainment in Can- taloupe development. An ideal melon and more extensively grown by market gardeners and asso- ciations throughout the country than any other variety. It is undoubtedly the heaviest meated melon of the Rocky Ford type.

The “Netted Rock” produces melons of uniform standard size, 90 per cent of which are completely covered with a beautiful gray, lacelike netting, which, with the small seed cavity, are the most es- sential points in the carrying and keeping qualities of the Cantaloupe.

The flesh is green, tinged with a delicate salmon- colored pink around the seed cavity, which is by far the smallest of any strain of the Rocky Ford. The flesh is firm, but not tough or stringy. Is sweet, luscious and melting, and of a delicious flavor.

Those planting the “Netted Rock” may rest as- sured that they have planted the best Cantaloupe that Rocky Ford has produced to date.

The seed we offer was grown from the finest se- lection of the originator’s stock.

Price, pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 1-4 Ib., 50e¢; 1-2 Ib., 85e; 1 Ib., $1.50, postpaid.

REICHARDT’S FROST KING CABBAGE.

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A sort which stands out in the open fields all win- ter without the slightest protection, although the temperature falls as low as zero. High cold winds do not kill it. It is by far the hardiest of any Cab- bage grown and has proved of exceeding value in localities of variable winter temperature, as rapid fluctuations do not hurt it in the least. The Frost King has a short stem and makes a deep blue and wide leaf which folds over in opposite pairs, making a broad, flat, hard head, all very uniform in size and their period of maturity. This Cabbage is rec- ommended for use in districts where cabbage cul- tivators run risks of early and late frosts.

Price, per pkt., 10c; 1-2 oz., 30c; oz., 50c; 2 oz., 90c; 1-4 Ib., $1.50; 1-2 Ib., $2.75; Ib., $5.00, post- paid.

ALL THE ABOVE NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES ARE OF THE HIGHEST GRADE AND WE STRONGLY RECOM- MEND THEM AND URGE OUR CUS- TOMERS TO GIVE THEM A THOROUGH TRIAL.

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OUR HALF-DOLLAR VEGETABLE GOLLECTION—16 PACKETS. 50 CENTS.

Packet Curled Parsley.

Packet Sure Head Cabbage.

Packet Premium Flat Dutch Cabbage. Packet Harly Eclipse Beet.

Packet Danver’s Half Long Carrot. Packet Arlington White Spine Cucumber. Packet True Georgia Collards.

Packet Big Boston Lettuce.

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1 Packet Rocky Ford Cantaloupe.

1 Packet Alabama Sweet Watermelon.

1 Packet Southern Giant Curled Mustard. Packet White Velvet Okra.

Packet Extra Early Long Scarlet Radish. Packet Early White Bush Squash. Packet Dwarf Champion Tomato.

Packet Purple Top Turnip.

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For 50 cents we will send the above 16 packets of seed by mail, postpaid.

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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.

ARTICHOKE

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Ger., Artichoke; Sp., Alcachofa.

LARGE GREEN GLOBE This Artichoke is grown for its flower heads, which are cooked like Asparagus. Hardy and easily cultivated. The most popular variety. Buds large, globular, deep green with tint of purple at base. The seed can be sown in February in a rich seed bed in drills one inch deep and twelve inches apart, thinning when up to four inches apart. Protect in winter with a slight covering. The second season they form heads. Once established, they will continue bearing for years. Pkt.. 10c; 0z., 35c.

JERUSALEM This variety is not produced from seed, -

but is cultivated for its tubers which are especially valuable for stock feeding on account of their fattening

properties; they are well adapted to any soil where corn and potatoes can be grown, They are the best hog food known; a preventive of cholera and other hog diseases. One acre planted in Jerusalem arti- choke roots will keep from 20 to 30 head of hogs in fine condition from October until April. as they should not be dug in the fall, but the hogs turned into the field to help themselves by rooting for them. Three bushels of tubers are sufficient to seed one acre; cut to one eye, the same as potatoes, planting in April or May, in rows three feet apart and two feet in the rows, and cover about two inches deep.

We doubt very much if we will be able to furnish tubers as same are extremely scarce this year. Prices on application.

ASPARAGUS

Ger., Spargel; Fr., Asperge; Sp., Esparrago; Ital., Spargio.

One oz. of seed will plant 60 feet of row; 5 pounds will plant an acre.

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Asparagus—Columbian Mammoth White

~(There is probably no one vegetable that will yield

the intelligent grower more satisfactory returns for the capital and labor invested than Asparagus. It al- ways commands a high price in the metropolitan mar- kets with an ever-increasing demand: and here in the great Southwest it can be successfully grown at the least expense.) x

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CULTURE: A bed fifty by fifteen ft. will hold 100 2-year-old roots, which is sufficient for a large family. 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.

GONNGOVER’S COLOSSAL. This sort is one of the largest and most extensively used variety, very tender and of the best quality. Productive.and of very large size; an old favorite. Price, per packet, 5c; per oz., 10¢c; per pound, 75c, postpaid; not postpaid, 65c.

GOLUMBIAN MAMMOTH Exceedingly large, espe- WHITE cially productive and of very attractive ap- pearance. Furnishes shoots of exceptionally large size and of superior tenderness and flavor, Color clear white until four to six inches above soil. 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¢c; per pound, 75c, postpaiu; not postpaid, 65c.

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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 PLANTING ONE-YEAR-OLD OR INFERIOR ROOTS. Price, $1.50 per 100 by express, not prepaid. b

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GREEN BEANS

DWARF, BUSH OR SNAP—GREEN PODDED SORTS.

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Our Beans are all “Northern Grown, pretty full delivery.

Ger., Grup-Bohnen; Fr., Haricots Nains; Sp., Habituelas; Ital., Fagiuoli.

One quart will plant 100 hills; 14%4 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 facility 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 ine earth to the plants when the blooms first appear. It is wise to purchase sced only from seedmen of praetical experience and commercial stand- ing. The difference between good and bad seed is always the difference between a profit and a loss.

and although there will be a shortage, still our growers assure us of a

EXTRA: EARLY LONGFELLOW, An ideal snap bean; ROUND POD 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. Is exceedingly prolific, always solid, and remarkably early. It matures its crop very regularly, and withstands adverse conditions well. The flavor is delicious. This is the ideal Bean for the Houston mar- ket and Gulf Coast Territory.

BURPEE’S STRINGLESS This Bean is very similar .} GREEN, ROUND POD to the Red Valentine, develop- ing its crop about 4 days sooner. Vigorous and up- right in habit. The pods are light green, long, not quite as round as Valentine and less curved, absolutely 'stringless, exceedingly early. This sort combines un- usual hardiness, extreme earliness and wonderful pro- ductiveness with pods of handsome appearance.

GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN One of the earliest and POD, ROUND POD handsomest of the green podded sorts; very productive; round pods, about six inches long, entirely stringless and a splendid shipper, while for the family garden it cannot be equaled. About a week earlier than Red Valentine and much more pro- lific.

LONG YELLOW SIX WEEKS This is a green pod FLAT POD sort. The term yellow applying only to the color of the seed, Vines are large, vigorous and branching. Pods long, straight, of flat type.

Extra Early Round Pod Valentine.

EXTRA EARLY RED VALENTINE, This is the earliest ROUND POD strain of Valentines and fully uniform in habit and ripening with an almost entire absence of flat pods. Hardy and vigorous, upright in growth. _, Early and uniform in height as well as ripening, mak- ing it one of the most desirable sort for market garden- ing as a large proportion of the pods can be picked at one time. Hardy, pods light green and semi-trans- parent, round and slightly curved. Succulent, prolific and quite free from strings, continuing long in an edi- ble condition. 46 days from planting first picking.

EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE Much earlier than the old ROUND POD style Refugee or 1000 to 1. Pods are round, solid, tender and of excellent quality. Very popular and much preferred by our Southwest Texas farmers for early spring crop. An extremely early sort, furnishing round fleshy pods slightly curved, of medium size, about 5 incnes long, and of fine quality. Vines small and of upright growth. An excellent bean for early market and stands shipping well.

BLACK VALENTINE Popular in the South on account of its blight-resisting qualities. Matures early, produc- ing long round straight pods which are tender when quite young. Burpee’s Stringless Green Round Pod.

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GREEN BEANS—Continued.

BOUNTIFUL, FLAT Of thrifty growth; rust and mil- POM dew-proof; is very hardy, extremely’ early. bountifully prolific and Years continuously for severai weeks. Bears immense green pods, thick, broad and extra long, of the highest quality. Is absolutely string-

less. ‘ PRICES. on Green Beans: Not Postpaid. Prepaid. %-pt. pt.. qt. %-pk. pk.

Extra Harly Red Valentine... .15 25 40 90), Ae ‘Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod. .15 25 40 NN aL Giant Stringless Green Pod....15 25 40 QO ans

Long Yellow Six Weeks...... 15 25 40 OP Ths Extra Harly Refugee .......... 15 25 40 907 5 Bountitul 4. -s.... APOE a dere Cnt Sea 15) Zo AO 90 1.75 Extra Harly Longfellow ....... 15 25 40 NOs heels Black Walemtine. ic cise. 15 25 40 SOM ae tS

If Beans in 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.

WAX BEANS

DWARF BUSH WAX GR YELLOW PODDED SORTS.

GHALLENGE BLACK WAX, A superior strain of the ROUND POD Black Wax and less likely to throw This is one of the earliest wax podded beans, will give a full picking of pods which are unexcelled by any in quality, Vines erect, compact, bearing the pods well up from the ground. Pods are clear, waxy white, medium sized, considerably curved, round, very fleshy, crisp, tender and stringless.

PENCIL POD BLAGK WAX, The acme of improve- ROUND POD ment on the old favorite German Black 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. This bean is particularly hand- some, also medium early, hardy and very prolific. Leaves roughened. Pods long, five and one-half to six inches. Straight, round, fleshy; tender, absolutely stringless, and of excellent quality and are produced through a long season. 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 Yellow Pod Wax Bean for our territory.

ROUND POD KIDNEY WAX Pods are round. Plants grow strong and sturdy, with long, round, handsome stringless pods of large size, very solid, and full of meat, crisp and brittle. Very early and productive. Much preferred by market gardeners.

GERMAN BLAGK WAX, One of the most prolific Wax OVAL POD Beans in the market. Vines are medium sized with small foliage, very vigorous, hardy and pro- ductive, maturing about midseason. Pods about 414 inches in leneth, borne weil up from the ground. Pods medium length, curved cylindrical, fleshy and of a clear creamy white color.

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Hardy and productive, FLAT POD maturing a little later than Golden Wax, producing long, broad, thick, flat, nearly straight pods of creamy white color.

These are of excellent quality. —

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Pods are of large size, about six inches long. They al- ways find a ready sale, making it one of the most profit- able for market. Leaves are large, slightly roughened. One of the best Wax Beans for home garden and a good shipper and keeper as well.

DAVIS KIDNEY WAX, AN HXCHPTIONALLY HARDY, FLAT POD PRODUCTIVH, WHITEH-SHEDED, WAX- PODDED SORT—Pods very long, white, straight and handsome. The most hardy and productive bush wax- podded Bean. Vine rustless, 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.

IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX. Warly and very produc- FLAT POD tive. Vines erect, compact, bearing pods well up from the ground. Same are of medium length, 4% to 5 inches long, golden yellow. Nearly straight, broad and flat, very fleshy and wax-like. Rustproof and stringless.

KEENEY’S RUSTLESS GOLDEN Combines hardiness WAX, FLAT POD and productiveness with fine quality. A strong growing bush variety of remarkable vigor and freedom from rust. The pods are meaty and well filled, thick flat when young and semi-round later; a very de- sirable variety.

WEBBER WAX BEAN—See Specialties.

PRICES on Wax Beans: Not Postpaid, Prepaid. Y-pt. pt. qt. %-pk. pk. Wardwell’s Kidney Wax ...... 15 25 40 90 1.74 IDEINAIS, Icons 7. WED 5 (cic cis aie sade & 15 25 40 SOM alae Challense “Black! Wak “suo sel 15 25 40 NO) as Renew ods Slack s\Wiaiee sae 15 25- 40 One aes GenmanerBlackeaWy ding." ese « 15 25. 40 90 1.75 Golden’ Wax ee yaa. Se Se Peo e 15 25 49 SOregle ho Keeney’s Rustless Golden Wax. .15 2a (40) SO Wend TRe@icuaisls IEtool TkCiebateyy = Mee a) at 15 25 40 0 es

If Beans in 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.

POLE (or Running) BEANS

FAMOUS KENTUCKY WONDER A splendid variety. OR OLD HOMESTEAD Very early and prolific, with showy pods, which are most excellent for snaps. Vines vigorous, climbing, bearing its pods in large clusters.

Pods are green, very long, often reaching from 9 to 10 inches, nearly round and very tender. In fact, under ordinary wea- ther conditions will continue bearing until frost.

As a green pole

GCREASEBAGK, GREEN POD This variety is very early and valuable for its. habit of perfecting all its pods within a short time. Vines are medium-sized, bearing round, fleshy pods in clusters. The pods are medium length, from five to six inches’in length, deeply creased, entirely stringless. The dry seed is pure white and ex- cellent for winter use. Comparatively straight, silvery green, of good quality; stand shipping better than most sorts.

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POLE BEANS—Continued. RED SPECKLED CUT SHORT. An old variety and OR CORN HILL, GREEN POD very popular for plant- ing 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, about 3 to 4 inches in length; flat and oval, fleshy and of good quality. LAZY WIFE, GREEN POD One of the best of the later green podded pole Beans. The pods of medium dark green color, borne in large clusters, are five to seven inches long, broad, thick, fleshy and perfectly stringless. SOUTHERN PROLIFIC, Heavy cropper and great re- GREEN POD sister of our sub-tropical heat; about two weeks later than Kentucky Wonder; very prolific, pods five to seven inches long, green, and medium round. Plant in July and they will bear until winter. DUTGH GASE KNIFE, Vines vigorous, climbing well GREEN POD but twining more loosely than some, and so may be used for a corn hill bean. Leaves large, crumpled, pods very long, flat, irregular. EARLY GOLDEN CLUSTER A well known early and. WAX, YELLOW POD very beautiful sort. Vines large,

GARDEN POLE

productive.

LIMA POLE

varieties.

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Famous Kentucky Wonder

BURPEE’S BUSH The best late dwarf variety. high, very prolific. DREER’S BUSH LIMA A very prolific variety, a little later than Burpee’s, having short, thick pods, closely filled with short, almost round, seeds.

KING OF THE One of the best running varieties, is medium early, has

straight and handsome.

LARGE WHITE POLE An excellent Shell Bean, either green or dried. der, leaves medium sized smooth, light green. Pods borne in clusters, about five inches long, broad, very thin, dark green. ereenish white; medium late.

GAROLINA OR SHEVA Seeds are small and rather POLE kidney shaped; grows vigorously and emits short, lateral branches; the earliest;-with small, smooth dark green leaves. Pods short, about 3 inches in length, curved, flat. Seed small, white and flat.

SEIBERT’S EARLY This new variety is one of the very earliest. vigorous and productive. and can be more easiiy opened than tnose of other The green beans are very large, hand- some and of the best quality. inches long, containing four to five beans, EARLY JERSEY Lima.

riety to all who desire a profitable Lima Bean.

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 directions may apply to Okra.

PRICES on Butter Beans: : Not Postpaid. Prepaid. %-pt. pt. qt. %-pk: pk. Hiendersonrs), Bushi isco 20 30 45 90 1.75 Burpeets Bigshot Pose cna nee 30 5 90° 1.75 Dreer’s Bush Lima ...... 20 30) “Ab elon Pees King of the Garden Pole.. .20 30. 45 90 1.75 Large White Pole ........ 20 Sua lib waco Carolina or Sieva Pole...... 20 30 45,.1.00 .2.00 Seibert’s Harly Lima...... 20 30 45 1.00 2.00 Early Jersey Lima ........ 20 30 5 1.00 2.00

If Beans in %-pints, pints and quarts are express or freight, DEDUCT 5c from ¥% pints, 10c per pint and 15e per quart from postpaid prices.

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strong growing, vigorous, hardy; leaves large, light green, crimped; pods six to eight inches long, borne in abundant clusters. Very broad, thick and fleshy, deeply creased.

WHITE KENTUCKY WONDER—See Specialties.

PRICES on Pole Beans: - Not Postpaid. Prepaid. W%-pt. pt. qt. %-pk. pk. Famous Kentucky Wonder.....15 25 40 90 iris Southern secoliticeanen eee nl 25 40 90 1.75 Ditech Casey Kamer eis ser eee 15 25 40 9051075 HAZY. SW ihe fa 25 eae ee Eee it) 25: 40 os. Oe miler Red. Speckled Cut Short....... 15 25 39 90 ei Harly Golden Cluster Wax....15 25 45 1.00 ° 2.00 Creasebacka tye eae tea oe mereteaene 15 25 40 QDs

Prices quoted above in pints and quarts are postpaid. If ordered by express or freight, DEDUCT 5c from half pints, 10¢ per pint and 15c per quart.

Lima (or Butter) Beans

HENDERSON’S BUSH The earliest variety we have, be-

ing two weeks earlier than any other sort. The plant is about 18 inches high and very prolific. Beans are small. Best variety for this section and for our Houston market.

Plant about 24 inches Pods and seeds large and heavily ribbed.

long pods from 5 to 6 inches long, well filled. Same are Bears abundantly. Vines are very vigorous and

Vine tall, vigorous, but slen-

Seed very large, ovoid flat,

very prolific and one of

The vine is very Pods are large, but thin,

Pods about five

Ten days earlier than any oth- We recommend this va-

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Bush Lima

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BEETS

FOR TABLE USE

Ger., Salatrube; Fr., Betterave; Sp., Remolacha; Ital., Barbabietola. One ounce will plant 50 feet of drill; five pounds will plant an acre; ready for use in 50 to 120 days.

CULTURE: the soil when seeds are planted.

Drill in deep sandy loam 18 inches between rows and thin out to 3

inches in the drill. Firm

Soaking over night in medium weak liquid manure will hasten germination. If wanted early sow in frame or greenhouse and transplant to the open when warm enough. mate best results are had from sowings in July, August and September.

In our Southern cli- Keep the soil well cultivated, and do not

neglect fertilization. The home market requires large roots, while the Northern markets prefer small, symmetrical,

smooth roots.

THE BISMARCK fire table variety. (An excellent novelty from Germany.) Combines more qualities than any other variety. Flesh crimson, exceedingly tender, remarkably early. In shape it is almost round. The leaves are small and compact, and set very close to center of bulb. The tap root also is small, starting clear from the bulb without taper-—indeed, it combines to a greater

The Bismarck

degree than any variety we know of the maximum edible bulb with the minimum root and foliage. The color is erimson. But it is when prepared for the table that its fine qualities become most apparent. The flesh, of delicate texture, is rich, sugary-and entirely free from fibre.

ECLIPSE A very early Beet especially desirable for home garden. Tops small, root smooth, round or slight- ly top shaped. Flesh bright red, very sweet, crisp and tender. This variety has to a great extent superseded the Egyptian. The bulbs are perfect globes, blood col- ored and develop with astonishing rapidity. Foliage longer and more vigorous than the Egyptian. 45 days. GROSBY’S EGYPTIAN Really the best of the early varieties, though not so quick in maturing as the Eclipse. Tops are small; roots are nearly round or slightly flattened and very smooth. Exterior color of root, bright red; fiesh very sweet, tender and of good quality. Pkt. 5c; oz., 15c; %4-Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.35. GRIMSON GLOBE This Beet is remarkable for its smooth skin and fine shape. Root round, deep crimson, smooth outside skin, early in development. Foliage is dark red. An exceedingly choice variety uniting both rare beauty and value. 45 days. 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 attrac- tive 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.

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DEWING’S BLOOD TURNIP Tops are medium-sized. Leafstem and veins dark red, leaf green, root dark pur- plish red, turnip shaped with medium sized tap. Flesh is carmine, with purplish tinge, zoned with lighter shade. A medium early sort, tender, sweet and a good keeper. DETROIT DARK RED This Beet is one of the best varieties for market on account of its uniformly deep rich color. Flesh is deep vermilion red, zoned with a lighter shade of the same color. Very attractive in color, and unsurpassed in quality. A favorite with our trade. Tops small, upright, growing so that the rows may be close together. Leaves dark green, shaded with red. Root medium sized, nearly round, very smooth and of dark blood red color; very sweet, crisp and tender. EDMANDS Sweet and tender and of uniform growth; deep blood, oval'in form, wedge-shaped root; smooth skin. 55 days. Top short and rather spreading, ribs and leaf stalks dark red. Exterior color, dark red; in- terior color, purplish red with little zoning; excellent keeper; flesh darker than the skin; very popular. EARLY. BLOGD TURNIP Quite early; grows to a very large size and is edible in all stages of its growth. This Beet has larger, coarser tops and root than Detroit Dark Red and also requires considerably longer to mature. Root nearly round or slightly flattened, Flesh deep red zoned with lighter shade; sweet, crisp and tender. A splendid truck or family Beet.

TRUCKERS PREFERENCE

Electric

ELEGTRIG A good early Beet, ideal for table use; has fine grained flesh, exceedingly tender and very sweet. The color is dark crimson with rings of lighter red, shape round and smooth; leaves small and compact. LENTZ Originated in Philadelphia and therefore an American variety. Short leaved, suitable for culture under glass. Light in color; in shape rather flat, and in flavor excellent.

LONG SMOOTH BLGOD Will mature in sixty days and is a great dry weather Beet. Roots smooth, slender, growing half out of the ground, with few or no side roots; about 10 inches in length. Exterior color very dark purple, almost black; flesh dark red, tender and

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sweet. Keeps well through the winter. Is a desirable family Beet as it remains edible a long time after ma- turing.

SILVER BEET OR SWISS GHARD This variety is cul- tivated for its large, succulent leaves, which are used for the same purposes as Spinach. It is very popular in all markets.

HALF LONG BLOOM A very dark red variety. Tops are very upright with exceptionally smooth leaves. Roots are very smooth and uniform in shape. Flesh very deep, rich red, sweet and tender; excellent to slice for pickles; a good kind for family use.

PRICES on all varieties of Table Beets, HXCHPT CROS- BY’S EGYPTIAN: . IPkdten OP Ow, NOC2 —Vllos, wayee Wodlion, diayer Alloa, postpaid, If wanted by express, DEDUCT 10c per lb.

BEETS

MANGEL WURZEL, FOR STOCK FEEDING.

(The increase in sales, year by year, of Mangel Wur- zel and Sugar Beets evidences the correctness of our judgment in advising the planting of these varieties for stock. Although more generally cultivated in a more northerly section, it has been demonstrated that they will thrive here and prove remunerative if planted in September or October, or even later. Once fairly estab- lished, they will continue growing all the year, and can be pulled and fed as required. In planting remember that the Golden Tankard grows well above the ground, the Intermediate grows partly in and partly above the soil, and the Long Red grows more like the Long Blood Beet; so by planting the three varieties and feeding in the order named, good Stock Beets may be had, regard- less of season.)

CULTURE: Sew in rows 22 inches apart, using about six pounds of seed per acre. To get good, large and uni- form Beets, the plants should be thinned. when in the fourth leaf to six inches apart in the row.

MANGEL, HALF SUGAR A variety produced in Ger- many by introducing Sugar Blood into the Mangel. This materially increases the quantity of saccharine mat- ter, while retaining the Mangel size, thus multiplying the fattening properties of the root. Roots are light bronze green above ground, grayish white below, with white flesh, Can be harvested very easy on account of growing half out of the ground and its long ovoid shape.

GOLDEN TANKARD Very large, yellow fleshed va- riety. Tops comparatively small with yellow stems; neck very small. Roots large, ovoid, usually larger growing towards the bottom in diameter than the top; light gray above ground, deep orange below. Flesh yel- low zoned with white.

MAMMOTH LONG Roots very large, uniformly straight RE®B MANGEL and well formed, skin is red, flesh white, tinged with rose, enormously productive. The largest of all the Mangels and the heaviest cropper.

SUGAR BEETS

VILMORINS’ WHITE Unquestionably one of the best FRENCH SUGAR strains for sugar making. It will do better on new land than any other kind. Tops of me- dium size, with smooth, bright green leaves. Roots of medium size, white with tinge of gray. Uniform in type; flesh white; elegant for stock feeding purposes. KLEIN WANZLEBEN This variety has proved to be a very valuable sort. It has a rather long, slender root, very rich in sugar. Flesh white, It grows below the

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PRICHS on all varieties of Mangel and Sugar Beets: 2 0oz.—Postpaid, 15¢c; 1%4-lb.—Postpaid, 30c. 14,-ib.—Postpaid, 20c; 1-lb.—Postpaid, 50ce. If wanted by express or freight, DEDUCT 10c per

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BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Ger., Sprossen Kohl; Fr., Chouxde Bruxelles; Sp., Bre-

ton de Bruselas; Ital., Cavolo di Brusselles.

IMPROVED HALF DWARF The plants, which are very hardy, grow two or three feet high, and produce from the sides of the stalk numerous little sprouts, which re- semble very small cabbages, one or two inches in diam- eter. The leaves should be broken down in the fall, to give the little heads more room to grow. They are very hardy, and giving compact, round sprouts of large size and good quality,

Pkt,, “5c; 0z., .20c; 1-4 Ib., 50c¢; 1-2). 1b., “753. [beau

~ BROCCOLI

Ger., Spargel-Kohl; Fr., Choux Broccoli; Sp., Broculi; Ital., Brocoli.

Although originating from a very distinct type, the modern improved sorts of Broccoli can scarcely be dis- tinguished from cauliflower; the points of difference being that they are generally taller and the heads more divided. The culture is the same as that given for cauliflower but will withstand greater extremes of tem- perature than the former. ;

EARLY LARGE The best variety. Heads white, very WHITE FRENCH compact and hard, continuing firm for a long time. A hardy, vigorous, easily grown sort.

Pkt., 5e; 0z,, 35¢; 2 oz., 50c; 1-4 Ib., $1.50, postpaid.

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CABBAGE

Ger., Kohl; Fr., Chon; Sp., Repolio; It., Cavolo Cappuccio.

(We desire to impress upon our friends the fact that the Cabbage seeds listed in this catalogue are as true to name and description as skilled growing can make them. They are mainly grown for us on Long Island or ob- tained from those famous expert growers in Denmark and Holland. Grown from selected heads, our customers ean 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 thor- oughly cultivated, The seed bed must not be rich, but when plants are set out for constant and steady growth, fre- quent application of manure is almost necessary. Close watch must be kept for insect enemies, and their destruc- tion effected immediately on the first appearance. Hternal vigilance and persistent labor is essential to a good

cabbage crop.

Our pamphlet, “HOW TO GRGW CABBAGH,” 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 trucker’s crop.

FIRST EARLY SORTS POINTED HEAD VARIETIES.

Early Jersey Wakefield

EARLY JERSEY The earliest and hardest heading of WAKEFIELD first early Cabbages. Most gardeners de- pend 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 results. Our stock is grown and selected with the greatest care; there is none better and there are few as good. A reliable header and most excellent in all good qualities. The strain we offer is unexcelled. Heading for market 70 to 80 days from sowing. 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) Of the same appearance, WAKEFIELD habit and general character as the Jersey Wakefield, excepting the heads are larger. Large, solid, half-pointed heads of good quality. Leaves rather large, smooth and thick; exceedingly hardy, producing fully twice as much per acre than Harly Jersey Wakefield. EARLY YORK Heads small, heart-shaped, firm and tender.

SECOND SORTS.

EARLY DWARF Continued experience confirms our be- FLAT BUTGH lief that this is a most valuable second

early sort. The plant is short stemmed and upright,

having few and short leaves. A great favorite owing to its uniform size, good heading and heat resisting. Head large, nearly round or slightly flattened, very solid. The color is more vivid green than the Wakefield; it is maturing with Early Summer, The stems are very short, the leaf stalks bearing leaves clear down to the main stalk; the plants appearing to squat upon the sur-

face of the soil. Matures much earlier than Late Flat Dutch and other sorts grown for market and shipping. 95 days.

EARLY SUMMER An early, large-heading Cabbage; plants strong growing, with large spreading outer leaves. Heads fiat, and keep longer without bursting than most of the early sorts. Of an excellent quality; the plant has a peculiar bluish tinge.. Valuable for both family and market. 85 days.

SUCGGESSION A sure heading, long keeping variety, very similar to All Seasons, but maturing a little later. Heads deep and very firm, having but few outer leaves. This popular second early sort is about 10 days later than Henderson’s Harly Summer, larger in growth and heads more uniform; an excellent keeper. Heads are deep and very firm.

VOLGA This is one of the best large Cabbages ever introduced. For uniformity in growth, shape of head and hardiness, we have never seen its equal in a large headed variety. One of the earliest main crop Cab- bages of superior quality. Very desirable where a large, uniformly round head with short stem and compact growth is wanted. Matures very early for a variety fur- nishing such large heads of excellent shape. Very hardy; good keeper,

EARLY WINNINGSTADT Pointed Head. Belonging to the conical or Wakefield variety, it produces very solid heads. The heads are of the same size as the Jersey Wakefield, but more sharply pointed in form and not so early. The leaves are rich dark green, slightly glossy, short and thick, most tightly folding. - Owing to these features and besides being of a compact upright habit of growth, this variety seems to suffer less from the cabbage worm than other kinds. Splendid variety for Kraut.

ALL SEASONS One of the largest and most desirable of the second early sorts. Plant very vigorous and sure heading with few outer leaves. Heads are extremely hard and solid, round and flattened on top and ready to market nearly as early as Early Summer, while consid- erably larger in size. Of the best quality. Remarkable for its ability to stand the hot sun and dry weather. One of the most desirable for Kraut.

ALL HEAD EARLY Our strain of Ail Head Early is of special value because of close adherence to the type in habit of growth and the shape and quality of the head. This famous Cabbage is considerably larger than any other early summer cabbage that is equally as early. The deep, fat heads are remarkably solid and the most uniform in color, form, and size of any variety. Has very few outer leaves; it is equally as good for summer as for winter planting. 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 flat head variety, matur- ing a few days after the Wakefield and is one of the most valuable varieties. It i3 ready for marketing two or three weeks earlier than the’ Late Drumhead.

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Hollander or Danish Ball Head

HOLLANDER, OR Since introducing this Cabbage a DANISH BALL HEAD number of years ago, it has gained in popularity with our truck growers and market gardeners every year and again for the coming season we are going te have the same stock that has given such satisfaction. A winter cabbage of great celebrity because every head is alike, being round in shape, more dense than any other cabbage, pure white within, and of ad- mirable keeping quality. For main crop and late planting, being one of the best keepers of all winter Cabbages and very desirable for distant markets or for late spring use. The heads are of good marketable size, not so large as Flat Dutch, but very hard, round, fine grained and exceedingly hardy in resisting cold and dry weather. Leaves rather large, thick, bluish green. Stands shipment better than any other late variety. 120 days. AUTUMN KING An extremely large and solid heading OR WORLD-BEATER variety. The plant is of extra strong growth with dark bluish green leaves growing closely about the large flattened heads. Heads are broad

flat, heavy; earlier than Late Drumhead and more showy. Stems short; few outside leaves; a remarkably fine sort. Withstands the sudden changes of our freak-

ish climate with more equanimity than any variety now on the market. From this valuable peculiarity, it is the favorite sort with our local market gardeners. Add to this the fact that the heads are large and firm, and, under favorable conditions, of most rapid growth.

MAMMOTH ROCK RED The largest.and surest head- ing red Cabbage. The plant is large with numerous spreading leaves. The head is large, round, very solid and of very attractive deep red color.

PREMIUM LATE FLAT We recommend this sort for, DUTGH markets that require a very large, deep head, The plant is large with few outer leaves. heavy, hard, smooth-leaved, late ripening Cabbage no strain is superior. As a variety for winter planting it has no superior. Heads large, bluish green, round, solid, broad and flat at top, and of a splendid quality. Excellent keeper; considered by many the standard. 120 days.

SUREHEAD A compact growing short-stemmed Cab- bage. This Cabbage produces large, round, flattened heads of the Flat Dutch type and is remarkable for its certainty to head. fine in texture.

It is very sweet flavored, has but few

outer leaves. An excellent sort so largely grown for winter use. Head large, very solid and uniform in shape. We assure our customers that our stock is the

‘best obtainable. This variety is of very fine flavor, a fine keeper and good for shipping. Heads weighing about ten pounds each. 110 days.

Same are uniform, extremely hard, y

LARGE LATE DRUMHEAD A large, late variety of great merit, similar to the Late Flat Dutch. We recom- mend this sort for markets that require a very large, deep head. The plant is large, with few outer leaves. A sure heading variety which will give good sized heads which are very compact and of excellent quality,

SHORT-STEM DRUMHEAD The best of the Drum- heads; matures early; heads are large and borne very close to the ground. ‘This is a fine strain of large Drumhead Cabbage desirable for fall and winter. It is uniform in heading and dwarf in growth. Has very little outer foliage.

FOTTLER’S BRUNSWICK An early Drumhead; _ sits low on the stalk and makes heads of from ten to fifteen pounds.

DRUMHEAD SAVOY Heads solid, toothsome and with a Cauliflower flavor. Leaves “crinkled,” the exterior ones green and the interior ones waite. Resistant to Cabbage worms.

COPENHAGEN MARKET—See Specialties. REIGHARDT’S FROST KING—See Specialties. REIGHARDT’S PRICE HEAD—See Price Contest.

PRICES on Cabbage Seed:

-Pkt. %-oz. oz. %4-lb. %-lb. Ib.

Early Jersey Wakefield.... 5 Oy bs EY 90 $1.75 Early Dwarf Flat Dutch.. 5 LO ae a ae Ty teal sO) Charleston Wakefield 5 10 15 50 yl O PML SORISOMISY gk obo on om aco 5) 10 15 50 TDs 21250 Early Winningstadt ...... ayeraem WO) 2 U5) 50 (Gyles Danish Ball Head ........ 5p OR 20 TD AD bs ae Autumn King .........-.. 5 ALO ete a0 9052 teas Premium Late Flat Dutch. 5 LOR ats 50 dy MALO Sumelead meer skeen sie 5 Oars 50 90) ate All Head Harly .........- 5 Os 20m bv 1.356 226 Harly Drumhead ......... 5 el OW 20 fiom laay! Large Late Flat Dutch... 5 10 15 40 (pamlcs0 Large Drumhead ........ 5 TO eels 50 85 1.60 Short-Stem Drumhead .... 5 Oe: TS BD 85 1.60 SulGGeSsSiOM: eae wie else wietcna 5 10° 20M 75 N86 22S Fottler’s Brunswick ...... 5 TOR tees 50 85 1.60 Drumhead Savoy ......... 5 10 WS 5 EO 90) 1eab Rock Red Mammoth ...... 5 i, ad Oneal oO 90: it Barly Summer ..........-- 5 105. 2032 ib! 4 £35 aes Vollgaiie cil cies erie dat Bye es 2Geus Bibs) 10a alam 0 90 1.75 HarlyViOulee wanes ree Geer eels eas). 90 1.65

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CARROTS

FOR TAB LE USE

Ger., Mohrrueben; Fr., Carotte; Sp., Zonahoria; Ital., Carota.

The Carrot is one of the most wholesome and nutritious of our garden roots, deserving to be more extensively used for culinary purposes, and we urge our customers to give some of the early table varieties as well as feeding sorts a trial. For horses, and especially as winter feed for milch cows, the carrot cannot be surpassed, and it should

be more largely grcwn by farmers for this purpose.

One-half ounce will sow 100 feet of drill, and 214 pounds will sow an acre; crop matures in 70 days, and 400

_to 700 bushels can be taken from an acre,

CULTURE:

Plow or spade deeply a rich sandy loam. Sow in drills twelve inches apart, between the rows,

and thin to a stand. For field culture sow in drills three feet apart, between the rows, 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.

MARKET GARDENERS FAVORITE

DANVER’S HALF LONG Grown largely on account of its great productiveness and adaptability to all classes of soil. A -broad shouldered, cylindrical, dark orange variety. Tops of medium size. Roots of medium length, 6 to 8 in. long. The smooth and handsome roots are deep orange, tapering uniformly to a blunt point; flesh sweet,

- erisp and tender and of a deep orange color. Our market

gardeners and truckers will have nothing else. 70 days,

OX HEART The best of the short varieties in color, flavor and shape. Tops comparatively small. Roots about 4% inches long, very thick, ending abruptly in a small tap root. Flesh bright orange, fine grained and sweet.

NANTES A stump-rooted, one-half long variety. Tops small, roots cylindrical, smooth, bright orange; flesh orange, becoming yellow in center. Usually about five inches long. Excellent for the market or home garden.

_A good keeper, quick grower and ready seller.

LONG ORANGE The old long yellow “our grandmothers growed,” and still very much liked.

GHANTENAY Tops medium sized; necks small; roots tapering slightly but uniformly stump-rooted and smooth, color deep orange red; flesh very crisp and tender. Al- though this is a medium early sort, it furnishes roots of usable size as early as any; is a heavy cropper and

_ undoubtedly one of the best for both market and home

garden, while its great productiveness makes it very de- sirable as a field sort.

FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2

PRICES on Table Carrots:

Pkt. oz. %-lb: %-lb. Ib. Qs LCA Gy ere ni ere Sk hy oo ue cee 5 10 25 45 85 Nantes ...... 0 cas Coe 5 G30 60 1.00 Danvers Half Long........ 5 10 25 45 85 WOM SPOT ANSCw2a 5 emesis eeets Dig kU Roo 25 45 85 @haAnCENay mes. 2 sec aes,s foe, aoe bee 0 60 1.00

All above prices postpaid. CARROTS.

FOR STOCK FEEDING. CULTURE: Employ same methods as for Table Car-

rots.

LARGE WHITE BELGIAN Grows one-third out 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 extensively grown for stock feeding.

YELLOW BELGIAN A good field variety, similar to White Belgian in shape and size, but of orange color.

NEW MASTODON This is the heaviest cropping 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 puliing 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 recommending this variety.

LARGE WHITE VOSGES. OR IMPROVED SHORT WHITH—A stock variety which is enormously produc- tive and easy to harvest. Color light green above ground, white below; flesh rich, white, solid and crisp; heavy yielding. :

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o> Ger., Gartenkerpel; Fr., Cerfeuil; Ital., Serfoglio.

23 A hardy annual, worthy of more general use for — flavoring and garnishing. The curled variety is even S= more beautiful than parsley and can be used to great advantage in beautifying dishes of meats and vege- tables.

CULTURE: Sow in early spring in rich, well-pre- pared soil, and when plants are well established trans- plant to about one foot apart.

GURLED Greatly superior to the old, plain variety,. being earlier, handsomer and having fully as fine perfume and flavor. Pkt,,. 5c; oz., 10c; 2 ozs., 15¢c; 44-Wbi,-25e; iL Was e-

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CHICKORY

Ger.. Cichorienwurzel; Fr., Chicoree; Ital., Cicoria Selvatico. LARGE-ROOTED, OR GOFFEE Our stock is the im- proved type, with very much larger, smoother, whiter and proportionately shorter roots than the old kind. Price, pkg., 5c.

SUPPLY YOUR DEMAND ON GAR- ROTS EARLY AS SEEDS ARE SHORT OWING TO THE DRY SEASON LAST YEAR.

PRICHS on Stock Carrots: : Pkt. oz. .%-lb. %-lb. Ib.

Large White Belgian ...... 5 10 20 35 70 Large Yellow Belgian ...... 5 10 20 85 70 News Mastodom S38 9.2 so.) . 5 10 20 35 70 Whiter Woseesiitia it a 5 10 20 35 70

All above prices postpaid.

CELERY

Ger., Sellerie; Fr., Celeri; Sp., Apio; Ital., Sedano.

CULTURE: Sow in December, January and February in hot- beds for early transplanting, and in August and September for a later crop. Sow thinly and shade during the hot months. When the plants are six inches high, transplant into trenches about 4 inches deep, 9 wide and 2% feet apart, made very rich by dig- ging in rotten manure. Plants should be from 6 to 8 inches apart.

An ounce. will produce about 3000 plants, and one pound will plant one acre; ready for market in 140 to 175 days. GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING This is the best Celery for early use. This variety is now the leading sort in all markets as an early Celery. The stalks are Much broader and heavier than those of the White Plume, and greatly superior in quality. It is ready for use nearly as early, producing a dwarfer and much larg- er 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 necessary to be tried in order to establish it as the standard of excellence as an early sort. Pkt., 5c; 14-0z., 50c; oz., 90c; %4-lb., $3.50; Ib., $12.00, postpaid. WHITE PLUME A handsome, very early variety much in de- mand as a market sort. Leaves light bright green with tips al- most white, of a very good flavor, crisp and tender. PEtssocs Golden Self-Blanching 14-0z, 15c; oz., 25c; 14-lb., 75¢; b., $2.50. LARGE SMOOTH PRAGUE An improved form of _ turnip-rooted celery producing large, nearly round roots which have com- paratively few side roots. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 2 oz., 25c; 4-lb., 40c; doors, covering with earth and straw like Ib., $1.50, postpaid. beets and carrots. Price, pkt., 5c; oz., 15¢; FLAVORING CELERY This is old seed and is used only for fla- 1-lb., 40c. : voring soups and pickles; making celery salt, celery bitters, etc. GIANT PASGAL One of the best for fall and Price per packet, 5c; per oz., 10c; per Ib., 40¢c. winter use. It is a selection from the Golden GERMAN GELERIAG, OR Sow the seed at the same season and Self-blanching and adds to the general good TURNIP ROOTED CELERY give the same treatment as common _ quality of its parent superior keeping quali- celery. Transplant the young plants to moist rich soil, in rows’ ties. The staiks are very large, solid, crisp two feet apart and six inches apart in the row. Give thorough cul- and ofa rich, nutty flavor. It blanches very ture. As the roots are the edible portion of this vegetable, it is easily and quickly. The heart is golden yel- not necessary to earth up or “handle” it. After the roots have low and very attractive. Pkt., 5c; %-oz., 10c; attained a diameter of two inches or over, they are fit for use. To oz., 20e: ™%-lb., 60e; lb., $2.00, postpaid.

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CAULIFLOWER

Ger., Blumenkohl; Fr., Chow-fleur; Sp., Califlor; Ital., Cavol-fiore.

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 Is superior to SNOWBALL all others. It is GAULIFLOWER the earliest of all Cauliflowers. Its close- growing, compact habit en- ables 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 Snowball is peculiarly adapted, from its dwart growth and short outer leaves and for this purpose no other Cauliflower is now so largely grown. Hspecially adapted to South Texas. The plants are compact, with few short out- side leaves. Healds are of me- dium to large size, solid, com- pact, round, very white and curd-like. Our strain of Snow- ball Cauliflower, grown by the most expert Danish and other Huropean growers, is excellent and is intended to supply the most critical trade with seed that can be depended upon as the very best.

Pkt., 20c; 14-0z., 75c; %4-oz., $1.50; one oz., $2.50. AUTUMN GIANT Late, strong habit, large, compact heads and large leaves for protection. Price per packet, 10c; %-oz., 25c; oz., 40c.

ALGIERS A late sure-flowering sort of excellent quali- ty. Plants large, of upright growth, the leaves protect- ing the heads so that they will endure uninjured a frost that would ruin most other sorts. Price per packet, 20c; -oz., $1.25; oz., $2.00.

EARLIEST DWARF An early variety, with large heads, ERFURT produced on short, compact stalks. Outside leaves are short; almost as early as Snowball. Heads of medium to large size, curd white, exceptionally deep and of finest quality. Per packet, 15c; 14-0z., 60c; %4-0z., $1.00; oz., $1.79.

DRY WEATHER (Copenhagen)—This is the one to try if you have had trouble growing Cauliflower, Me- dium early, very large, and sure to head. Seems to be able to stand all kinds of grief. Will come nearer carry- ing through the hot weather than any other kind we have ever seen. Packet, 20c; 14-0z., 75c; %4-oz., $1.50; oz., $2.50.

Chives or Schnittlauch

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 ren- der a division necessary. The tops appear very early in spring and can be cut throughout the sea- son. They are fine for flavoring steaks and salads of all. kinds.

Roots, per bunch, 25c by mail, postpaid.

Seeds, pkg., 25c; 0oz., 40c; 4-lb., $1.50.

Selected Snowball Cauliflower

COLLARDS

Ger., Blaetter-Kohl; Fr., Chou.

Nearly related to and should be treated like Cabbage;

extensively grown throughout the South for ‘Greens.’ Our stock is Georgia grown. GEORGIA SGUTHERN, This is the white or green OR CREOLE stemmed variety, growing two or three feet high and forming a large, loose, open head or clus- ter of leaves with a rather long stem. Freezing does not injure, but rather improves their quality.

Pkt, 5c; 0z., 10¢; 14-lb.; 25¢;' 1! 1b., 75¢,) postpaid. GEORGIA BLUE STEM Favorite and standard for South Texas. Per pkt., 5c; per oz., 10c; per 4-lb, 25c; per lb., 75c, postpaid —

GP ME & Ee

Collards

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Corn Salad or Fetticus

Ger., Feldsalat; Fr., Mache; Ital., Vale- riana.

This small salad is used during the winter and spring months as a substitute for Let- tuce and can also be used and cooked like Spinach.

LARGE SEEDED Pkt., 5c; 20c; 1 lb., 60c, postpaid.

COTTON

All of our COTTON SEED, with the excep-

tion of our native seed, is obtained from dis- tricts 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 furnished on application. RUSSELL’S BIG BOLL This Cotton is so PROLIFIG well known among growers that it does not need very much introduction. It is a thrifty, large five lock Cotton, and is practically storm proof. It is a strong, stout plant and a vigorous grower, and produces a good, strong lint, and will produce a lint yield of 33 1-3 to 38 per cent.

Express or freight, not prepaid, peck, 50c;

bu,, $1.50. KING’S IMPROVED Owing to the extreme EXTRA EARLY earliness of production, this variety has been called ‘The Weevil Beater.” If the boll weevil has appeared in your dis- wee, one lll paatse hoses fellate sGhalens heel: proved and your crop will be harvested before the wee- vil wakes up. The percentage of lint is very high. The bolls are small and the plants are very strong and large producers, and it is a good early marketable Cotton.

Express or freight, not prepaid, peck, 75c; bu., $2.00. MEBANE’S IMPROVED Too much praise cannot be given this wonderful native Texas Cotton. Produces a good, strong staple, is a heavy yielder, stalks of uni- form size; large five-lock bolls. Very frequently forty bolls will turn out a pound of cotton. This variety is in greater demand in boll weevil sections than any oth- er sort, because it is earlier than any other large boll sort, The bolls of this variety open out widely but the lint is set firmly in the boll, making it to a great extent a storm-proof sort. Easy to pick, each boll giving a handful of Cotton and always turning out over 36 per cent lint, generally 374% to 40 per cent lint. This Cotton is fast taking the place of other varieties of older origin and Cotton imported from other States.

Express or freight, not prepaid, peck, 50c; bu., $1.50.

ROWDEN’S IMPROVED BIG It has the largest sale BOLL PROLIFIC 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. It also over one-thirds it- self, 1400 pounds Seed Cotton making 500 pounds lint; staple equal to any grown in Texas, and will show a lint yield of 33 1-3 to 38 per cent, and the ordinary picker can easily pick from 3800 pounds to 500 pounds per day. We recommend 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.

WOOTEN’S COLUMBIA BIG BOLL This famous Big LONG STAPLE COTTON Boll Long Staple Cotton is one of the earliest, most prolific and drouth resisting Cot- ton ever planted in Texas. It forms medium large leaves and has very large bolls with 70 per cent five locks, which hold the Cotton firmly and is therefore fairly sstorm-proof. The lint varies in length, from one and

oz., 10c; 44-lb.,

Cotton

one-eighth to one and three-eighths inches, and is not only long and of fine milling quality, but also very strong, It is one of the best yielders, the quantity of lint being thirty-two per cent and was sold 18c to 22c per pound. Requires no special gin to gin it, the method being sim- ply to raise the gin breast in order to run a loose roll. The staple will run one and three-sixteenths to one and three-eighths inches; light soil giving the finest fibre— heavy ones the greatest per cent of lint. The yield per acre being equal to any of the short staple varieties. Plant in four-foot rows 15 inches apart, 1 bushel to the acre.

Express or freight, not prepaid, peck, 60c; bu., $2.00.

CRESS

Ger., Kresse; Fr., Cresson; Sp., Mastruco; Ital., Ag- retto.

CULTURE: The seed should be sown in drills about sixteen inches apart, on very rich ground and the plants well cultivated. It may be planted very early but re- peated sowings are necessary to secure a succession.

NEW UPLAND CRESS Has the highly prized flavor of Water Cress. It is a perennial plant and can be grown for several years without renewal. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 30c.

CURLED, OR PEPPER GRASS This small salad is much used with lettuce; also for garnishing, to the flavor of which its warm, pungent taste makes a most agree- able addition. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 2 ozs., 15¢e; 14-lb., 20c; 1 1lb., 50¢c, postpaid.

TRUE WATER This is quite distinct from the last, and only thrives when its roots and stems: are sub- merged in water. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; 2 ozs., 55c; 4-Ib., $1.00; 1 Ib., $3.00, postpaid.

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CUCUMBERS

Ger., Gurken; Fr., Concombre; Sp., Pepino; Ital., Citriolo. An ounce will plant 100 hills; 2% 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 or

twelve seeds to the hill, and after they sprout thin to five or six, always selecting those which seem most vigor- ous. 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 appear. 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.

NOTEHE—Growers will be wise to scatter Tobacco stems thickly over their Cucumber beds as they materially keep down destructive insects. On the first appearance of insects, spray and SPRAY THPOROUGHLY with Tobacco tea, fish oil soap or kerosene emulsion. Don’t sprinkle—SPRAY.

DAVIS This very desir- PERFEGT able new sort originated with one of the largest market gardeners. In color, a dark, glossy green, shape slim and sym- metrical, with an average iength of ten to twelve inches. They hold their col- or until nearly ripe, when they turn white. It is as early as the earliest strain of white spine; heavy yield- er. With very few seeds, the solid white flesh is of superb quality for slicing.

KLONDIKE A medium early white spined Cucum- ber of handsome, very dark green color and of excellent quality for slicing, Fruits grow about 8 inches long, uniform in size and shape. Color, dark green, Slightly striped at the ends. The dark green color is retain- ed much longer and is af- fected less by the hot sun than any other. Its size, shape and splendid color make this sort very desir- able for shipping.

EARLY FORTUNE Highly esteemed for the attractive, medium-sized pickles which it produces. It bears pro- fusely. The fruits are dark green, tender, crisp, and fine for slicing. They are Klondike ae es cylindrical EVERGREEN WHITE SPINE Beautiful in shape and color and of the finest quality.. The fruit is long, cylin- drical, dark green, with very white, crisp and tender flesh. The vine is vigorous and productive and comes in- to full bearing somewhat later than Early White Spine. The mature fruits are about eight to nine inches long.

EXTRA LONG WHITE SPINE Smooth, round, handsome- ly colored fruits, 8 to 10 inches long and very regular in size and form; of excellent quality. Crisp and tender at all stages of its growth, and slow to make seed. TAILBY’S HYBRID Remarkably free from culls, proli- fic, retains color a long time, and adapted to all uses.

IMPROVED LONG GREEN Vines very vigorous and pro- ductive, 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 making sweet pickles. We offer a carefully selected strain, uniformly long and dark green in color and with the large warts and spines well distrib-

uted over the surface instead of being clustered at one end as in inferior stock.

EXTRA EARLY LONG GREEN Has all the good traits of the Improved Long Green, with the additional one of being extra early in attaining market size.

EARLY FRAME A good early variety, but not so popu- lar as the foregoing kind. Ag it is a very small variety, it is used extensively for pickling.

EARLY GLUSTER A very productive variety, bearing its fruits in clusters of two and three. Vines are hardy and very vigorous. Fruits short, thick, bright green, shading lighter at blossom end, crisp and tender. Used for pickling as well as slicing.

JAPANESE GLIMBING The vines are extra strong and GUGUMBER 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 PIGKLE The small cucumbers of this splendid variety are short, cylindrical and blunt ended, making, when packed in bottles, 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, quite distinct from all others and grown exclusively for pickles. It is the smallest of all the va- rieties and should be pickled when young. Seed ger- minates slowly. ;

CONSIDERED A FAVORITE

Improved Long Green

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CUCUMBERS—Continued.

Arlington White Spine

ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE A selection from the Karly

White Spine, being more pointed at both ends.

Young

fruits are crisp and tender and dark green in color. Pre

ferred by many for small pickles.

Excellent for slicing.

Fruits growing about six and one-half to seven inches

say that we have succeeded.

long. Flesh is white, crisp and solid, with comparatively

few seeds. tive.

LONG GREEN TURKEY A long yariety, attainin

Vines of vigorous growth and very produc-

ga

length of from fifteen to eighteen inches when grown,

Very fine and productive.

PRICES on Cucumbers: Pkt. oz. 14-lb. %4-lb. Klondike mee) ae tae ae rats 5 WO castle 45) Extra Harly White Spine...... 5 LOPE SO pas Ae WM ONS LabyloiniGl oacc0dacoobee & 5 1O0eS0 45 Improved Long Green ........ 5 107 SOR So Extra Harly Long Green...... 5 10.30 45 Barly Sh ranier «7 i. steerer aaa cae 5 10 25 40 Mone Greeny Murkeys anne eeeeeee 5 10305 as Marlys ‘Clusternvi satseevaere ice 5) 10° 25 40 Arlington White Spine ........ 5 OP a0 45 Japanese Climbinic Se. eee. see. 5 T5 40% 2% Perfected Jersey Pickle ...... 5 HO==30t 45 WieStiainidiamG hevkimien se eee 5 15 45 80 IDEN A IMO) loo SisGadlars ais onislc 5 1O0yeSO 45 Evergreen White Spine ...... 5 10 380 £45 DavismP erect nce sepa ccc cic eis «re ° 5 LOR 35) eoU

Above prices are all prepaid. freight, DEDUCT 10c per lb.

CHOICE SELECTED SEED CORN

Every planter realizes what GOOD SHED 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 QUAL- ITY for next season that can not be BHAT. The most important question that comes before the farmer is the selection of seed corn. Realizing this fact, it has always been our aim to select and supply only the very best grade of corn obtainable, and we are proud to

which have been tried and proven to be what is claimed ior them. Our corn is and for years has been grown for us by skilled specialists, and our friends will find it always

of

ENTIRE WORLD,

high grade and strong germinating power.

Ib.

85 85 85 95 85 7d 85 75 85 1.25 85 1.50 85 85 1.10

If wanted by express or

gain this year we have spared no effort me secure the most valuable varieties grown

CORN IS ONE OF TH& MOST IMPORTANT CROPS, NOT ONLY IN THE UNITED STATES, BUT OF THE

GREAT AS THE COTTON CROP. § The rapid growth of the live stock industry and the advantages of diversifying crops have led to a marked in-

crease in the acreage of Cora in all of the Southern States.

A GOOD CROP IN THE UNITED STATES REPRESENTS A FARM VALUE TWICE

AS

The South has special advantages for the raising of

corn, in the long season oho which it may be grown and the ready sale of the crop at remunerative prices. Plant-

ing may be done as early as # has been gathered from the land in June.

february in the Gulf States, or it may be deferred until after a crop of oats, for instance, Any soil which will produce a good crep of cotton will 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. latter are more vigorous aad hardy. Plant in hills 3x3 feet, and cultivate shallow, but continuously. Cow Peas in the water furruw.

CULTURE:

If no other variety can be had Black Eyes will do.

When the Corn is “laid by,” pl

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 Oklahoma and has demonstrated to be the best to withstand adverse weather conditions and has become a gen- eral favorite with planters of South Texas. In favor- able seasons this corn will yield from 80 to 100 bush- els per acre, while other varieties make from 35 to 50 bushels. It is the only early variety that matures large ears, ripening at the same time as the earliest sorts. Being a luxuriant and rapid grower it shades the ground early in the season, thus conserving the moisture and enabling the corn to withstand the drouth.

CHAMPION WHITE PEARL Undoubtedly and un- qualifiedly the best all-round Corn on earth. An en- tirely distinct pearl white variety of corn; especially adapted to our Gulf Coast region. Ears grow large and smooth, 10 to 12 inches long, 16 to 20 rows ker- nels. Is very productive and ears are very heavy. Grains are extra deep and wide, cob is very small;

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matures in 85 to 90 days. 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 favor- able conditions, roasting ears can be pulled in 42 days.

IOWA SILVER MEINE A snovw-white Corn of larger grain than the above, an exceilent field Corn. Silver Mine is one of the leading varieties of pure white Corn with a white cob, its desirable characteristics being deep grain, full of oil, ears well filled out, small space between the rows, and a good yielder even on poor soil. The stalks are rather short and heavy, ears are of uniform type; 16 to 20 rows, deep, pure white kernels set on small white cob, which dries out very readily and makes this sort earlier for market or cribbing than any other kind. Silver Mine is well adapted to a wide range of soils; it will frequently shell out 62 pounds of corn from 70 pounds of ears. Matures in 90 to 100 days.

ETG., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER

Whive dent varieties usually make a heavier yield than colored sorts, though many of the

ant

The Cow Peas will nitrogenize

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SEED GORN— Continued.

MASTODON A large grain, large-eared, early maturing Yellow Corn, maturing in 60 days. This variety is lo-

cally 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 generally planted in this section of the State.

LEGAL TENDER A next-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 from 10 to 12 inches long and containing from fifteen to twenty rows of splendid, deep grains.

TUXPAN A white Corn of Mex- ican 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 A _ stand- DENT ard variety and one of the very best yellow grained Corns for the South. A most ex- cellent variety; has straight rows. The cobs are of medium size and are extra well filled at the tip and butt with splendid deep Ker- nels of light golden yellow color. Kernels are hard and moderately dented. Matures in 100 days. It is a vigorous grower, heavy yield- er and a very popular stock Corn. It has given good satisfaction wherever planted and we highly recommend it to anyone who has not already given it a trial.

STRAWBERRY One of the best feeding varieties grown. Enor- mously productive, with ears of very large size.

SQUAW We sold quite a lot of this Corn in Texas the past sea- son, and it has certainly come to stay. Some of our farmers say it is the best Corn they ever planted. It is a natural drouth resister. In yield it surpasses anything we have ever grown. Ears grow from 10 to 12 inches long and carry from 10 to 24 rows plump grain. One of the quickest maturing varieties; matures 85 days after planting. We cannot too strongly recommend this Corn. 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 peculiar, some being red, blue, speckled and white—more blue than any other color; has very plump grains and always fills out in any season and should be tried by every Corn grower.

GOURD SEED A Southern white OR SHOE-PEG Dent Corn. Has a very large ear, usually measuring 9 to 11 inches in circumference and 7 to 10 inches in length. Often has 28 rows of kernel to the ear. Makes a very large stalk of medium height. Splendid for roasting ears. 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

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GORN—Continued.

HICKORY KING A prolific white Dent Corn, with large grains and remarkably small cob. Two and three ears are fre- quently borne on a stalk. This Corn comes nearly being all Corn and no cob, the grain being so large that one of them will cover the end of the cob. Har’s are from 7 to 10 inches long; very productive and very desirable for roasting ear Corn.

quality of grain make it vastly superior 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, although the kernels are firm on the ear, and in every respect as perfect a type as it could be possible to have. CROP SHORT.

IOWA GOLD MINE Iowa Gold Mine is quite similar in appearance to the Silver Mine, but is a trifle earlier in maturing. In this Corn we have found one that combines the good qualities of all the Yellow Dent varieties. The length of the grain is one of its special features, which, combined with a medium 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 throughout is bright yellow. Among the different yellow varieties the Iowa Gold Mine has the finest appearance, both on the cob and shelled.

PRIDE OF THE NORTH (85 days.) This is the best early dent Corn grown. Strong, hardy, vigorous grower from the start. The ears are medium small, kernel deep and cob bright red. It is excellent for early feeding and can be planted thickly and still make full-sized ears. Ripens earlier, dries out quicker, makes better fodder, stands drouth better and will yield more No. 1 Corn to the acre than any other variety,’ and bring the most money in the market.

IMPRGVED EARLY LEAMING The ideal corn for the stock raiser; does well everywhere. Hardy, vigorous, and thrifty. There are ya- rieties which excel in size, production and other points, but no kind is more dependable. The grain is deep, color dark yellow and is very. rich in oil and protein. It is a most excellent feeding variety, and a very popular sort for silage purposes as the foliage grows profusely and fine and makes the sweetest fodder and silage.

TEXAS YELLOW This variety is one of the heaviest croppers and a sure yielder. Stalks are growing to a height of 7 to 8 feet which is rather large and low. Bars are usually 10 to 12 inches in length, form- ing 16 to 20 rows of kernels. The latter are deep, long and well propor- tioned. Matures in 90 to 100 days.

TEXAS WHITE A splendid variety, makes enormous ears, Mmeasur- ing 12 inches. Grain is large and deep; white cob. Will surely please everyone who plants it.

KANSAS WHITE A selected white Corn, much used by large plant- ers; an excellent Corn, but, being without a “pedigree,’ is usually sold at only a slight advance on select high-grade Corn.

PRICES on Corn:

144-Pk. Pk. %-Bu. Bu. GJazhanjorore Wows, RAL poe Gogadanscoconeec 30 50 95 5 Towa Silver Mineo: oss. ee oc + «ceemmememethicn oorene 30 50 95 1:75 Mastodon. . occlu honccte hott ae oko en neni eeoene 30 50 95 1.15 KMincvoitthe tM aniiestae cre. er teenie eciene 30 50 95 ibar (is) egal, Mender Sek NES cate oy eeeiemencn> el neneaere 30 50 95 Late DtLaAwhernye se crecue caesa eae ote ao CREE ee Renenonaae 35 60 1.00 2.00 ERICK ORY. WRT Ph aalsces ee cree ciel aioe RRO ene aes 40 (ie AE, 2.15 "PURDANM YT ie ens as eltie ees sneieret sie ec vielel «Renee soreiokens 40 75 1.40 2.15 Improveds Golden MD entietaac i eriteitstsllelierers 3 50 95 1.75 Gourd Seed! or SHocsPeewe a. eee nei teneciere 40 75 Wmie4O 2.75 AYA aWhee Aa) aXe (2) Meena ibigca goon ucot ton: 35 60 1.10 2.10 SiO (UIE fue ERA ee ARNG aii alan 6 Wis ok soAtec 35 70 ee 2.40 Kansas, (Wiite oii. ce,ck., oe ee taren once Gola curatiny CARENG atti 30 5py 00 1.90 TEXAS AWHILE” SRS OR ire eto Lc ECR 30 5b, 1.00 1.90 TO XAS VVCLIOW sce as clo ic o eiettade cicciei case nea eee S18 65) 1.26 2.20 Goldenwsecauty, (Cropes Ort) ie erie ennanens 30 55 1.00 1.90 Towa: Gold Mine. fiince. seicle «s)he ere 30 50 95 et Bloody Butchers yictere cite ¢ ols:sgee heeds 40 TH 1.40 2d Pride of thes NOrtnetiais cies acho. tel cneeeeenepen ees 30 50 90 turd Improved: Harly Wmeaniin'eies..... etnies enema 3 50 90 1.75 Above prices by express or freight at purchaser's expense. Write for prices in large quantities. :

Dwarf Mexican June Corn

IMPORTED MEXIGAN The best success is obtained from imported JUNE CORN 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 possible failure of a crop is during a very wet season. This Corn grows only from 6 to § feet high, and planted as late as July 15th, it will produce roasting ears by September 15th. Can be planted up to August Ist, but general planting season is May, June, July. This Corn is grown by the most experienced and trustworthy grow- er, and you can absolutely depend on its genuineness. Prices, 30 cents per quart, postpaid; express or freight at purchaser’s eX- pense, qt., 20¢c; 14-pk., 50c; pk., 90c ; 14-bu., $1.75; bu., $3.00.

FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS,

ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER

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Sweet, Sugar or Garden Corn

WHITE SNOWFLAKE CORN This is considered one of the best white garden 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:

EXTRA EARLY ADAMS A splendid garden Corn, with small grains and ears, but maturing early and bringing the highest prices in the market. This is not a sweet Corn, but produces ears well filled with tender, white grains. On account of its hardiness and hard, round grain, it can be planted very early. EARLY ADAMS Following the Extra Early in season, but with larger grains and ears, but about seven days later. This variety is equally as hardy as the preceding; forms stalks 6 to 7 feet high, ears well filled with excellent white kernels which are larger than the Extra Early. This Corn is the favorite with our market gardeners for extra early roasting ears.

GOUNTRY GENTLEMAN A Sugar Corn which has given perfect satisfaction, frequently producing three to five ears to the stalk; grains deep and narrow and zigzagged on the cob; ears small, but very rich in sugar. It is the most delicious of the late sorts.

STOWELL’S EVERGREEN The ears are large, having more than fifteen rows of deep, luscious kernels. Most popular sort amongst late Sugar Corns. The old standard variety, too well known to more than mention.

MAMMOTH SUGAR A large late variety, having ears of mammoth size, 15 to 20 rows. Quality excellent, 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 cf 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 be- fare the medium season Corns come in, some of our market garden customers have been quite successful growing this variety.

BLACK MEXIGAN A medium early variety, growing about six feet in height; ears 8 inches long, well filled with eight rows of large, rather flat grains, which are a deep bluish purple, of very sweet flavor.

All our Corn is grown FOR US by Specialists, who have devoted their entire

lives to this line of business.

PRICES on Garden Corn: Postpaid Not Prepaid 1B > Gin 14-Pk. Pk.

bextra watlys Adame yoo a... . s6 ae 20 3) 60 1.00

War lyse A Gain a oy avo cespycyer io al 20 3D COM 100

Country Gentleman ............. 20 35 60 1.00

Stowell’s Evergreen ............ 20 35 60 1.00

Ma mEMNO ERS (SUPA nA 8 ees oe. 3 eros 20 35 60 1.00

IME ERO POA ap Jae 6.) .aton-s eee 20 35 60 1.00

Sin O Wilke 95,44 ss Ae ok ce Re 20 35 (hie IRS PHaAcKseMeKICAN os 25S. ee .-35, siege os 20 35 Tidy aes,

If Corn in pints and quarts is ordered by express or freight, DEDUCT ic per z&

pint and 10c per quart.

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 t

in drills three feet apart and thin to ten inches in the row; ten days before wanted

40c.

40c.

ally tinged with rose.

Extra Early Adams

for the market, bring the outer leaves to the center and tie together, which bleaches the inner leaves.

LARGE GREEN CURLED variety, having the midrits of the cuter leaves and usu- Leaves finely lasciniated, giving the plant a mossy appearance. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 414-lb.,

An early vigorous growing

WHITE GURLED Does not need blanching, the midribs being naturally of pale golden yellow, and the finely cut and curled leaves almost white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15¢; 14-lb.,

BATAVIAN RGUND LEAVED A variety having broad, more or less twisted and waved green leaves with thick, white ribs. Very crisp and tender and of fine flavor. Endive PRICH: PRt., 5c; 0z., 20c; 1-lb., $1.25, postpaid.

FOR TIME CF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2

23 THE TEXAS SEED HOUSE

EGG PLANT

Ger., Hierpflanze; Fr., Auberguie; Sp., Beringene; 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. January and February are the opportune months to sow your beds, if conditions

can excel this for early market. are normal.

CULTURE: apart and two and one-half feet in the row, for water, and success will reward you. beetle.

New York Spineless

IMPROVED LONG PURPLE Fruit large, smooth, deep- colored; flesh white and deliciously flavored, and plant spineless. Hardier and much earlier than the New York Purple. Thin fruits from 6 to 10 inches long; very pro- ductive.

BLACK PEKIN A globe-shaped variety of superior qual- ity; glossy black fruit, solid and very early. Flesh is white, fine grained and delicate.

DANDELION

Ger., Loewenzahn; 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 substi- tute for coffee, Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c.

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.

35e per lb., postpaid, or 25c per lb. by express or freight, not prepaid.

Write for prices on larger quantities.

The best Horseradish is grown from small pieces of roots four or 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 constantly in-

HORSERADISH

FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER

No vegetable

Plant seed in frames and set in the open, as soon as danger of frost is over, in rows three feet Keep down the weeds, supply fertilizer, don’t let the roots suffer Keep watch for insect enemies, particularly the potato bug or Colorado

IMPROVED NEW YORK An entirely spineless variety. SPIMELESS The plant and stem of the fruit are free from spines. Plants are large and spreading with light green foliage. Usually produces 4 to 6 large, smooth, oval-shaped, deep purple fruits, Flesh is white and of good quality. Early, productive and of excellent quality. An exceedingly productive variety. Fruit of large size and perfect form. ’

FLORIDA HIGH-BUSH This new variety is of remark- ably vigorous growth, making strong, upright bushes, which are very hardy and productive. Will stand con-

siderable cold weather, and the biossoms 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 Fruit large, symmetrical in shape and uniformly of a rich, dark purple color. This variety is very desirable for the market. From ten days to two weeks earlier than the purple varieties; is a distinct sort anda favorite where known. The plants are remarkably healthy in their growth and yield an abundance of large

fruits. Same are very attractive in appearance. Entire- ly spineless.

Pit. “WOz Y%4-lb. Lb. Black Beauty os ctemineias oot 5 40 1.25 4.50 Improved Long Purple ........ 5 40 eS 4.50 Improved New York Spineless.. 5 40 1.15 4.00 IMiGveice: IeIiZINIB WIM 445 455506e0- 5 40 HED 4.50 Blacks eka? 04 ss ergs ees 5 40 1.25 4.50

All above are prepaid.

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; should have moist, rich, loamy soil to attain perfection.

DIPPER The old-fashioned Calabash. Price, per pack- et, 5c; per oz., 15c.

SUGAR TROUGH The largest of the Gourd family. Price, per packet, 5c; per oz., 15c.

HERCULES GLUB Long, club-shaped and a rapid grow- er,. 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; per oz., 15c.

ORANGE Size, color and shape of an orange, and sweet scented. Price, per packet, 10c; per oz., 15c.

crease, it is best to plant them in some out-of-the-way

corner of the garden. 30c per dozen, 75c for 50; $1.25

for 100, postpaid. Not prepaid, 75c for 50; $1.25 per 100. Plant in fall and spring.

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HERBS

AROMATIC AND MEDICINAL.

CULTURE:

Most of the varieties thrive best in sandy soil, and some are stronger and better flavored when

grown on that which is rather poor, but in all cases the soil should be carefully 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 pressed firmly over the seed. Seed should be sown early in the spring; such varieties 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, wilted in the sun and thoroughly dried in the shade.

ANISE (Ger., Anis; Sp., Anis.) A well known annual herb whose seeds, which have an agreeable aromatic odor and taste, are used for dyspepsia and colic.

BALM (Ger., Citronen Melisse; Sp., Toronjil.) A peren- nial herb, easily propagated by division of the root or from seed.

BASIL, SWEET (Ger., Basilikum; Sp., Albaca,) A hardy annual from the Hast Indies. The seed and stems have the flavor of cloves, and are used for flavoring soups and sauces. j BENE This plant is grown here in the South for its seeds and leaves, which have medicinal virtues. BORAGE (Ger., Boretsch; Sp., Borraja.) A-hardy- an- nual used as a pot herb and for bee pasturage. CORIANDER (Ger., Coriander; Sp., Culantro.) The seeds are used in the manufacture of liquors and con- fectionery.

CGCARAWAY (Ger., Kuemmel; Sp., Comino.) Cultivated for its seed, which are used in confectionery, cakes, rye bread, etc. The leaves are sometimes used in soups. BILE (Ger., Dill; Sp., Eneldo.) 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 (Ger., Fenchel; Sp., Hinojo.) This is grown extensively here by the Italian gardeners for the market, and is also called Italian celery.

LAVENBER (Ger., Lavendel; Sp., Espliego.) Hardy, perennial, growing about two feet high. Used for dis- tillation of lavender water, or dried and used to per- fume linen.

MARJORAM, SWEET (Ger., Majoran; Sp., Mejorana.) A perennial, the young, tender tops being used green for flavoring or they may be dried and used for winter for flavoring meats, sausage, etc.

ROSEMARY (Ger., Rosmarin; Sp., Romero.) Hardy, perennial with fragrant odor and warm, aromatic bitter taste. Used for tea.

RUE (Ger., Raute; Sp., Ruda.) Hardy perennial with a peculiar smell. It must not be suffered to run to seed, and does best on poor soil.

SAGE (Ger., Salbei; Sp., Salvia.) A hardy perennial possessing some medicinal properties, but cultivated prin- cipally for use as a condiment, it being used more ex- tensively than any other herb for flavoring and dress- ing.

SUMMER SAVORY (Ger., Bohnenkraut.) A hardy an- nual, the dried stems, leaves and flowers of which are extensively used for fiavoring, 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.

WORKMWGGDR (Ger., Wermuth.) A perennial plant of fragrant and spicy odor, but with intensely bitter taste. The leaves are used as a tonic, vermifuge and as a dressing for fresh bruises. Does best on dry poor soil.

PRICES on all herbs 5c a packet.

KOHL-RABI

Ger., Kohl-Rabi; Fr., Chou Rave; Sp., Nabicol; Ital., Cavolo Rapa.

One ounce of seed will sow about 200 feet of drill, or produce 1509 plants in seed bed.

CULTURE: Plant and treat like cabbage, and re- member that rapid, continuous growth produces the tender plant. The flavor is similar 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 Extremely early VIENNA with distinctly small tops. Bulbs of me- dium size, very light green, nearly white, and of the best quality if used when about 2 or 3 inches in diam- eter.

PURPLE Very early, with VIENNA smail tops, the leaf stems tinged with pur- ple. Bulbs are medium size, purple, flesh white. LARGE GREEN Hardy, quite late, and used for feeding stock. Bulbs large, weighing eight to ten pounds, whitish green in color; leaves large and nu- merous.

White Vienna Kohlrabi

PRICES on Kohl-Rabi:

Pkt. Oz 14, -lb

Wi iGemeVal CIT ae wuts se hw ase eM) 6, Plast ola, a < 3) 25 Td Rinsple: VWieniniagie ess Sees awe Seer ete 5 25 7a MamvegiGreenss: Gites sare hoe ae aloes 2 5 15 50 All Plants are shipped by express only (in small

quantities by mail), at purchaser’s expense and risk. NO PLANTS SENT G. OG. D.

R. & S. Co. will in no way be responsible for Plants or perishable goods arriving in bad or damaged condi- tion. Plants are packed in our approved manner to stand long distance shipping, but rough handling and placing them in hot express cars and delay in transferring, ar- rival of plants in damaged condition is sometimes un- avoidable and not a fault of ours.

GHIVES (Ger., Schnittlauch.) 25c per bunch, GABBAGE 50c per 100; $4.50 per 1000. GAULIFLOWER §..00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000. EGGPLANTS 20c dozen; $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. TOMATOES 15c 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 1000. STRAWBERRY PLANTS Klondyke, Newman, Lady

Thompson, Excelsior and other varieties. Price, 50c per 100; $5.50 per 1000.

These vegetable plants are grown by ourselves from the very choicest STOCK SEED.

FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2

THE TEXAS SEED HOUSE

KALE,

Ger.. Blaetter-Kohl; Fr., Chou Vert; Sp., Bre- ton; Ital., Cavolo Verde.

One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about two hundred feet.

CULTURE: Extensively grown, especially in the South during the fall, winter and spring. The leaves are used principally for greens. A favorite way is to cook them with bacon; also used for garnishing, Can be sown any time from August to November, also in the spring; broadcast or preferably in drills 18 inches apart so that the plants when small may be culti- vated.

DWARF GREEN A finely curled, spreading, CURLED GERMAN low-growing variety. The plant is very hardy and is extensively grown for shipment. The leaves are Jong and of an attractive bright green color. Often used for garnishing; sow in September for winter and Springs) uses Pkt.) 5c 075, L0c= hela. 2oes. lo. 75¢e, postpaid.

SIBERIAN KALE,

QR This

Dwarf Green Curled Kale.

edge. Color has a bluish tinge, not the deep green of the Dwarf Curled Kale. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 60c, postpaid.

DWARF CGURLED Leaves bright green,

private gardens. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,

postpaid.

is also called German WINTER SPROUTS Greens and is sometimes sold for It is not as curly as the Dwart Curled Kale and is different from it in color. The leaves are smooth in the center, having a fringed

curled, very SGOTGH tender and fine flavor; an excellent sort for 10c; Y-lb., 25¢; lb. 75c,

or BORECOLE

Dwarf Green Curled German Kale

SEA KALE A delicious vegetable, grown for its blanch- ed shoots, which are cooked like asparagus. Sow in the spring and plant out like cabbage. During the summer the plant will make a slender growth. The plant being perennial, young shoots appear the second spring, and these are covered with earth to blanch, or with a flower pot; and if it is desired to force them, cover the pot and earth around with fresh manure.

Rkcte, OG OZ G:

‘LEEK

Ger., Lauch; Fr., Poireau; Sp., Puerro; Ital., Porro.

One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill.

(OP (UE Ley A VOPR 118 Sow in seed beds and transplant to the open in rows fourteen inches apart and six inches in the row; draw earth to the plants as grow—just reverse of

they the onion culture.

LONDON This FLAG is the va- riety generally cultivated in

this country. It is hardy and of good quality. Eki» 6¢. OZ.,

15e; %-lb., 50c; Ib., 90c, postpaid. LARGE AMERICAN FLAG but larger; very MONSTROUS CARENTAN ‘The tender.

Prices; Pkt.,15¢:\ .0Z., Loe:

A variety similar to above, popular with some market gardeners. largest variety, often three inches in diameter, and becoming very white and An exceptionally hardy and desirable sort.

\,-lb., 50¢; 1b., 90e, postpaid.

LETTUCE

GCABBAGE 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 LETTUCE American and European

In our recent extensive trials of Lettuces we found May King a decidedly superior early heading sort. The plants are practically all head and extremely handseme. From early spring planting in the open ground they grow quick- ly to a diameter of six to seven inches with the broad, light, green outer leaves folding closely about the round solid head, in cool weather the edges of the outer leaves are lightly tinged with brown. The inner leaves are blanched to a rich golden yellow and have a fine, rich, buttery flavor. The round, solid heads are so firmly folded that they can be shipped to distant markets and arrive in good condition. We recommend this sort for spring as well as for fall use. Grown under glass this variety matured a large, handsome, light green head

FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER

LETTUCE—Continued

May King

practically as early as any of the strictly forcing sorts. Grown outdoors May King proved entirely satisfactory and the earliest of all to form a marketable head. Among extra early sorts it is unsurpassed in quality and we rec-

ommend it for forcing under glass and as the best large extra early sort for growing out of doors.

j BIG BOSTON A fairly butter variety, strictly cabbage heading. Mature plants very compact and forming a well-defined, broad, slightly pointed, hard, well-blanched head, with outside leaves characteristically turned and twisted backward at their uppermost border. A popular sort for outdoor winter culture, and also in demand as a compact, large heading, forcing sort. Plants large, very hardy and vigorous; leaves broad, comparatively smooth but wavy at edge, thin and very hard; color bright, light green; when well grown are quite tender. Grown exten- sively in the South as a winter Lettuce. Late interme- diate in season and slow to shoot to seed. White seeded.

CALIFORNIA GREAM BUTTER A decidedly butter va- riety, strictly cabbage heading. Plant fairly compact and forming a globular, very firm, well-defined, well-blanched head, with leaves very closely overlapping one another. Quality excellent; very buttery and fairly sweet. A strong growing 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. Large, late intermediate and slow to shoot to seed. Black seeded.

SALAMANDER One of the best heading Lettuces, espe- cially desirable for early planting outdoors; also suitable for forcing. Heads solid, the inner leaves blanching to a rich, creamy white; crisp, tender and buttery. A large, compact, light green head of excelient quality. One of the most satisfactory heading Lettuces for growing out- doors. A great heat resister.

HANSON A crisp variety, cabbage heading, very large, very late. Plant spreading, forming a globular, hard, well-blanched head. Leaves broad, fairly blistered and crumpled, thick and coarse; heavy veins, large mid- rib, borders finely filled. Color light green, never spotted. Grows to a large size and is uniformly sure heading. Heads are solid and beautifully blanched; crisp, mild and tender.

DEAGON Heads of medium size, very solid and in con- dition for use as long as any variety. Cabbage heading, butter variety, intermediate in season. Head elongated when first forming, globular or flattened when matured. The inner leaves blanch to a bright, rich yellow and are exceedingly well flavored, crisp and tender.

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PASSION Large, solid, rapid grower and good shipper; much grown in Louisiana for the Northern markets. Cab- bage heading, butter variety; late maturing. Plants spreading, firm, of globular form. Color dark green.

DENVER MARKET An early variety of Head Lettuce, either for forcing or open ground. The leaves are beau- tifully marked and blistered (like the Savoy Cabbage), very crisp and tender.

WHITE SUMMER CABBAGE Bright green, vigorous and forms a firm head of thick, tender leaves, inner ones blanched a beautiful cream-yellow.

=: EARLY TENNIS BALE One of the best Head Lettuces for early planting outdoors.

Plants medium sized, hav- ing thick, dark green leaves and when well grown form- ing very solid heads, the inner leaves being blanched to a rich creamy-white and exceedingly crisp, tender and rich flavored. Color light green, never spotted; ear.y intermediate in season. Seed blackish.

BROWN DUTGH A strictly cabbage heading medium large in size and late intermediate, butter variety. Leaves

“very straight and extending flatly over the ground. Very

spreading, forming a globular, firm, well-blanched head with leaves closely overlapping one another. Leaves broad, fairly blistered, crumpled, twisted, thick and stiff, of dull green color, tinged with dull, faint brown and sometimes colored a decided brown in well defined blotches. Of fair quality, buttery in flavor and fairly tender. Seeds blackish.

REICHARDT’S PRIDE A new variety introduced by us the first time this year. For South Texas and Gulf Coast region cannot be excelled. Immense heads as solid as a cabbage. Blanches beautifully; crisp, ten- der and free from bitterness. It produces immense beads, often 15 and 16 inches across and weigh- ing enormously. The interior is beautifully blanched, creamy-white, crisp, tender and delicious, being abso- lutely free from any trace of bitterness. It is a very large, robust-growing variety, rooting deeply, resisting hot, dry weather, very slow to run to seed and a sure header under most trying conditions. The outer color is of a distinct apple-green. As a standard main sum- mer crop, hot weather Lettuce it is in every way desir- able and has no equal, but is not recommended for forc- ing. Price, 10c pkt., 25c oz., 75¢c 14-lb., $2.25 Ib.

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 good table quality.

Big Boston

FOR TIME OF PLANTING DIFFERENT SEEDS, SEE PAGES 1 AND 2

27 THE TEXAS SEED HOUSE LETTUGE—Continued PARIS WHITE GOS, This variety grows strong and p : ROMAINE, OR CGELERY upright, producing long Curled or Loose Leaf Varieties ‘eaves, which

EARLY PRIZE HEAD This popular variety produces large loose heads of finely crumpled and fringed leaves,

the outer portions of which are shaded with brown. Ex- a asp hal Oe : em very i CeeennE crisp, SV DUNG. WEIE IEE. Plant Sones low and tender. They growing and consisting of a loose, rounded, or slightly are quite hardy, flattened cluster of leaves. Leaves short, blistered and and will force crumpled, much filled at borders. Color bright brown. Well. They are

One of the best for the home garden.

BLAGK SEEDED SIMPSGN 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 tne best varieties, either for forcing or early sowing out of doors. Plant forms a large, loose head, light yellowish green in color, so that a little wilting is not noticed. Leaves large, thin, slight- ly ruffled and blistered, even the larger outer ones being

-frequently served

should be tied up and blanched be- fore cutting, which makes

the most popular variety in France and England; where they are

without dressing and simply eaten like Celery, with salt.

Paris White Cos

2b AS a quite tender. It is attractive, of excellent quality and a ie Te tae continues a long time in condition for use. Houston = Wanikebiea ieee wees eesti 5) 105-230 $1.00

Big? Boston’ sewer see eae eeeretlon: 5 eo ON 0) 1.00

GRAND RAPIDS As a Lettuce for greenhouse forcing Prize Head .................------ 7 a Os 85 this variety undoubtedly stands at the head of the list, Salamander ....... PE US i cee a a 5 a0 saee35 1.10 being of quick growth, little liable to rot and standing White Summer Cabbage............ 5 10 oo 1.10 for some days after being fit to cut. The plant is up- Black Seeded Simpson ............. Bide! Oye ea 1.10 right and forms a loose head or cluster of large, bright Grand Rapids ..................... By sll One aaa 85 green leaves slightly crimped and blistered and rather Denver Market .................... 5 10 35 1.10 thin. Leaves are short, blistered and crumpled, thick Early Curled Simpson W.S......... ) yD yee 1.10 and heavy with coarse veins; borders frilled exces- California Cream Butter ........... 5 10 35 1.10 Sively; color very light green, never spotted; hard in Passion ............:...-.----++---> 5 10 35 1.10 textures wSeeds blackish; yextremely shards tomeerminavesy JElaniSon! aes eiielsciei ers iererserer iain rns 5 Uy ORS 1.10 The leaves! do nov wilt quickiya akter Cuttin so uhat) uel Deacons eee cherereleeitereis ener lrienersis 5 LO pee 1.10 variety will stand shipping long distances better than Harly Tennis Ball ................. 5 10 35 1.10 most sorts. May Kangey . a2 eetde heii ele tovcrnnt Fd. cee 1.00 i LLEN COSA dt ieee pa ale cher ta ee SS LD eer eyes 1.50

EARLY CURLED CiMPSON Forms a close, compact Sehee ion 5 Mk -fudeectia ae Caron Fake Dip ull «2 DS WHITE SEED mass of curly yellowish green leaves. Rejchardt’s Pride ..........--.----9 15 50 1.75

Hiarlier than the head varieties. Good for eold frames

or early planting for outdoors.

Above are all postpaid prices.

MELONS

MUSK AND CANTALOUPE.

Ger., Cantaloupe; Fr., Melon Muscade; Sp., Melone Muscatel; Ital., Popone. One ounce of seed will plant sixty hills; two and one-half pounds will plant an acre.

CULTURE: Plant in hills of 6x6 feet; use only thoroughly rotted manure in the hills; cultivate as for cu- cumbers; keep close watch for insect enemies, and spray vigorously just a little bit before they appear, and keep up the good work.

GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES

| GENUINE ROCKY FORD A sweet, luscious Melon that

has become world-famous for its captivating flavor. It is safe to say that no Melon has ever come on the mar- ket which has sold so readily and at such high prices as the Rocky Ford, often to the exclusion of other varieties.

THE STANDARD SHIPPING CANTALOUPE FOR SOUTH TEXAS. THOUSANDS OF CARS ARE

SHIPPED ANNUALLY THE GULF COAST REGION.

The reason for the popularity of this Melon is two- fold. 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. The vines are vigorous and productive. Fruits are slightly ribbed, 4densely covered with fine netting. Skin is green, turning “a peculiar gray when ready for shipping. Seed cavity is i very small, and the portion of flesh immediately sur-

rounding same is slightly tinged with yellow. The flesh is green, thick and juicy. It is early and wonderfully productive.

Our seed was grown for us by one of the most careful and reliable growers in Colorado.

FROM

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Genuine Rocky Ford

FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS,

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MUSK MELONS—Continued

NETTED GEM Very early, small, coarsely netted, green flesh, fine flavored. Good shipping variety.

VAN BUSKIRK’S NETTED This Melon is a great im- ROCK CANTALOUPE provement over the ordinary Rocky Ford. It is very thick meated, smallest seed cav- ity, heavily netted, splendid shipper and sweetest Can- taloupe grown. This is the Melon for the trucker to grow for long distance shipments.

EXTRA EARLY HAGKENSACK From ten to fifteen days earlier than the Hackensack, medium to large sized, nearly round, somewhat flattened, evenly and deeply ribbed and with very coarse netting. The skin is green, slightly tinged with yellow. Flesh is green, a little coarse. It is the result of intelligent selection.

LARGE HAGKENSAGK A large, round Melon, flat- tened at the ends and well ribbed. The skin is deeply netted. The flesh is green, of delicious flavor. Itis a strong grower, and is very productive.

IMPROVED GREEN A greatly improved strain of the PROLIFIC NUTMEG old Green Nutmeg. Fruit of a medium size, very rich, melting and of exquisite flavor. Fruit is round, about seven inches in diameter, slightly flattened at the ends.

TEXAS wANNON BALL This Melton 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.

NEW GRLEANS MARKET A large, ribbed, rough net- ted Melon in universal demand during the entire season. AGME. or BALTIMORE Oval-shaped fruits of medium size. They are thickly netted, well-ribbed and the firm, green flesh is of superior flavor.

GRANGE OR YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES

hoe *eus

t Burrell’s Gem

BURRELL’S GEM The Melons are 6 to 7 inches long by 5 inches in diameter, sloping towards the ends; are well ribbed and covered with a fine grayish netting. Skin is rich, dark green. Flesh orange colored, sweet and ten- der, firm and thick, ripening close to the skin, leaving only a thin rind. A truly delicious Melon for home use, or if you desire a variety which will bring you a fancy

_price on the market, we unhesitatingly recommend the

Burrell Gem. It is of about the same size and shape as the Rocky Ford, but has rich golden yellow flesh of the most delicious flavor, solid and a most desirable ship- ping sort.

BANANA Fruit two feet long and six inches in diam- eter. Rind is thin and tough. Flesh beautiful reddish

‘salmon color of excellent flavor. A great resister of

drought.

-HOODOC An orange fleshed variety, ideal as a shipping

melon and of the finest quality. Vines are vigorous, blight resisting and productive. Fruits uniformly of

medium size. Netting exceptionally fine and dense, ex- tending over the entire surface. Rind thin and very firm, splendid for shipping to distant markets. Flesh very thick, firm and highly colored, fine texture and de- licious flavor.

Emerald Gem

EMERALD GEM Undoubtedly the finest in flavor and the earliest to ripen of the yellow fleshed varieties, and while too soft to stand shipping any great distance is unequalled for home use or nearby markets. Vines of strong and vigorous growth; very prolific. Is rather small and flattened at both ends. Emerald green, smooth and free from netting, heavily ribbed, with narrow bands of lighter green between ribs. Flesh is very thick, crys talline appearance, and of rich salmon color, ripening close to the rind, juicy, melting and highly flavored. BANQUET Flesh thick and salmon color; Melons are small, but the seed cavity is also small; this is one of the richest flavored Melons grown, and will always be a favorite with those to whom quality is the. prime ob- ject.

@SAGE (Syn. Miller’s Cream.) The fruits are larger than those of the Emerald Gem, nearly round in form but haying the same dark green skin with lighter bands between the ribs and thick, firm orange flesh of fine quality. Sweet in every stage of growth, and’for a thin skinned variety a splendid shipper; is egg-shaped and only lightly netted; flesh a deep creamy color.-

PAUL ROSE Fruits are nearly round or slightly oval, rather larger than Netted Gem, ribbed and heavily net- ted; of a light green or faint yellow hue when fully ripe. Flesh is thick, of deep orange color, ripens close to the rind. Flesh is much firmer than Emerald Gem. Small seed cavity, uniform shape, beautifully netted, fragrant and a splendid shipper.

REIGHARDT’S IMPROVED NETTED ROGK—See Spe-

cialties.

PRICES on Cantaloupe Seed: Pkt. Oz. Y%4-lb. 1-lb. ROCK. TH OUGa ews et ies 5 ae pee SeetOeans => .8o INGURE Ope G CIT pps oot ose skeet devas tet oe S80» 25 85 Extra Early Hackensack .......... eet ON 30 1.00 Bmeratd = GOuye saa va scnciac cicyereret tots 5 10-430 1.06 IROXASICANT ON: seal bx ccos cet Polen eae 5 10 225 85 Bameyete: 5 seta eee tee ees As ee ene 5 10 30 1.00 OSAS Ces 5 iki eo Te Bp teen) 30 1.00 Date Hackensack 3 osc ceeieic. cls: tanec 5 40 ~~ 30 1.00 New -Orleans Market ...........5.. Stipa 15% 50 1,50 ECOLITCS INUILITCS — © 2. Sarees rae te aeraee lt pte eet. 90 ACmée On Baltimore: ~..ce eae ae EO Ue 1.00 Burrelkes2Gern = enren apoe eee eee Hot 0 S80 1.10 RAM hn eg earn ore 5 10 60 2.00 Van Buskirk’s Netted Rock........ 10> fhe 40 1.35 BaulGROse 2.5 o.oo. Shee aot Seer 5< Ae. 30 1.00 OD OOM aes Oasis & hare aise Pin ciee olen 5 SEH ~ 30 1.00

If sent by express.or freight, DEDUCT 10c per Ib.

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W ATERMELONS —

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 selling them

under as many names as they have calls for seed.

market as are also carloads of worthless Northern grown seeds.

Vast quantities of seeds from culls are annually placed on the

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. Plant 8x8 feet in soil over a hole in which has been placed a shovelful of rotted manure; keep

CULTURE:

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.

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 scarlet, ripens closely to the rind and is of the best quality. This Melon is very highly esteemed, especially in the South. 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. The fruits average a lit- tle thicker than those of Florida Favorite. Rind thin but very tough.

PHINNEY’S EARLY An unusually hardy sure cropping Melon. Vines vigorous, productive. Fruit medium size,

oblong, marbled in stripes of two shades of green; rind thin; flesh pink, tender and crisp. The first Melon to

THE BEST OF ALL SHIPPING MELONS

One ounce of seed to thirty hills; two pounds will plant an acre.

Florida Favorite

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 One of the largest, oldest and RATTLESNAKE most popular sorts, particularly in the South. Fruit oblong, of light green color, distinctly striped and blotched with a darker shade. The flesh is bright scarlet and very sweet.

HALBERT HONEY This Melon is deseribed by the in- troducers as follows: Equaling in flavor and as hand- some in color as the Tom Watson, but more regular in form, and much more productive. Growing 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 carefully handled. It is essentially the home Melon for the home garden and for local markets.

ROUND LIGHT ICING Fruit medium sized, nearly round, greenish white, slightly veined or dotted with light green. Flesh light bright red, very sweet and ten- der; seed is white.

DARK ICING Fruit medium sized, nearly round, dark green, very indistinctly veined and mottled with lighter shade. Flesh very rich, bright red, sweet and of excel- lent quality. Seed white.

CUBAN QUEEN A large variety, pounds; striped, light and dark cropper.

KOLB’S GEM Vines of medium size but remarkably vigorous and healthy. Fruit of the largest size, round or slightly oval, marked with irregular mottled stripes of dark and light green. Rind exceedingly hard and firm, making it a good sort for shipping. Flesh bright red, solid, a little coarse, but sweet and tender.

weighing up to 8@ green; an enormous

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WATERMELONS—Continued

GOLE’S EARLY The finest Melon ever offered for the amateur and for the home market. Being somewhat brittle will not do for shipping purposes. An extra early Melon, ripening several days in advance of any ether; fruits are oval and striped with light and dark green. Very early and will mature in every State.

BRADBF@RD A splendid Melon for home use, maturing in about 88 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 en this list and the Bradford comes as near suiting our ideal of both a home and shipping sort as can be found.

KLEGKLEY’S SWEET OR The “sweeiest of all’ Water

MONTE GHRISTG Melons, the best home and nearby market Meion introduced. This splendid Melon is the finest flavored Melon introduced in recent years. The Melon is large, averaging about 25 pounds in weight, ob- long in form, with very dark green skin; flesh deep scar- let red with solid heart, stringless, with few seeds, set near the rind. The flaveor is unexcelled. Don't fail to plant this splendid Melon. Vine vigorous and productive, tapering glightly towards the stem end. So crisp and tender that it will nct stand shipping. Seed white. GITRON Medium size, uniformly round, used only for preserves or pickles. Color dark green, distinctly striped and marbled with light green. Flesh white and solid and not suitable for eating raw.

TOM WATSON A new variety combining the eating qualities of the Kleckley and the shipping qualities of the Alabama Sweet. The Watson originated in Georgia and whererer intreduced it takes the lead over all other sorts. ke fruit is very large, many Melons weighing 50 to 66 pounds and measuring 18 to 24 inches in length. The skim is a dark mottled green; the flesh an intense bright red, solid and tender; the heart is very large, with &® ¥wery small seed area. Rind is very thin but

tougig, which accounts for splendid shipping qualities.

Tom Watson

The flavor is second to none. productive.

Vines are vigorous and Seed is white, more or less marked with brown. A comparatively new Melon but becoming yery popular. Our stock of seed was grown especially for us, by one of the best growers in the country, and is of yery fine selection.

PRICES of Watermeion Seed: Pkt. Oz. %4-lb. 1-lb. TROT WialUSOM st citer = cio eee ere 5 10 39 $1.00 Bea cionduateer.. Mererc ss ee esta eos 5 10 38 1.00 ERA elOrmeys reste lo. ous See 5 10 25 8d Bloridasavoerites Ges... fie Ne 5 10 22 85 NOUN Sweeter. 2. Heke see 5 10 25 T5 Georgia Rattlesnake .............. 5 10 25 85 iKleekleyis"Siweety spose. Sates 5 10 25 85 Alahama:-Sweets ane. oe eee 5 10 25 75 Phinieyesyeae lyn wpe ae eee oc 5 10 25 85 Kolb's= Gems... -7. 22 eee ees 5 10 20 Hs COle SSnIAT Vy coer, Mem ae 5 10 25 85 Brese Evie MO LOOM (ase so sno ne dye eine AS 85 RO UM ORT ht eer Cae een. res as 5 10 25 85 Darke icine eyes saws sets to Sk 5 10 2a 85 Cuban SOueen eke. tee tee se 5 10 25 85

All the above are at postpaid prices. If ordered by ex- press or freight, DEDUCT 10c per Ib.

MUSHROOMS

WHAT. IS MUSHROOM SPAWN? The Mushroom of which we handle the ordinary commercial variety is an edibie fungus and is of a creamy white color with loose gills which are pinkish-red underneath. The Mushrooms produce seed which, we call spores, and there is developed

a white, fibrous substance in broken. threads, called Spawn, which is developed and preserved in horse ma- nure pressed in the form of bricks.

There is no more mistaken idea than that Mushroom growing is difficult. They will do well almost any- where if a fairly uniform temperature can be maintained. These delicious fungi can be grown in a warm cellar or enclosed shed in which an even temperature can be main- tained of from 50 to 60 degrees, and where a plentiful supply of fresh horse stable manure for making the beds can be obtained. Our Spawn is from the best maker, runs freely and produces the finest Mushrooms. We send free, on request, our “New Leaflet,” giving direc- tions for preparing manure and making the beds. Bricks vary about 1 to 14%, pounds, and a brick is sufficient to plant about nine square feet.

Any one who starts right can grow Mushrooms suc- cessfully. He must know how to prepare the beds, where to locate them and how to take care of the crop.

AMERIGAN, PURE Produced by the new grafting pro- GULTURE SPAWN cess from selected and most pro- lific varieties; has never failed to run.

Price, 25¢ per Ib. age

Our Leaflet “MUSHROOM CULTURE,” free with every order.

If sent by mail, add 12c for post-

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MUSTARD

In order to avoid confusion as to the nature and growth of different varieties of Mustard, we think it neces- sary to bring the following before our valued customer's for instruction:

There are three distinct varieties, suitable for market, the old-tashion Southern Giant Curled, with strictly very large curled leaves; the Chinese, or large Savoy leaved, or medium curled, and the straight tobacco or ele phant ear leaved Mustard, that often have been conflicted with each other.

Ger., Senf; Fr., Moutard; Sp., Mostaza. An ounce will sow 80 feet of drill; two pounds to an acre.

CULTURE: Here in the South the seed is mixed in ashes and sown broadcast; used principally for “greens.” Thousands.of bunches are daily sold on the Houston market, and buyers never tire of them,

ELEPHANT EAR OR STRAIGHT So named by reason of TOBAGGO LEAVED, 35 DAYS producing, when fully grown, immense 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 pale green, large and curled or scalloped on the edges.

WHITE OR YELLOW This variety is like the brown, LONDON differing only in the color of the seed. We sell great quantities of it for seasoning pickles.

BLAGK GR BROWN Used as a salad, but much in- LONDON ferior to the curled varieties. The seed is used largely for seasoning pickles.

PRICES on Mustard Seed:

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Pkt. Oz. %4-lb. 1-Ib.

Chinese Mustard

Chinese Gramtie ese eco cere eeaere 5, EL O Leen 60 CHINESE VERY LARGE A European variety, with light Elephant Har or Straight Tobacco ~ SAVOY-LEAVED green very large leaves. It has not the Leaved ......... see eee eee eee eee Die Uy 60 same taste as the large-leaved or the large curled, but ‘Southern Giant Curled ............ 5 10 20 60 will stand longer before going to seed. The large leaves, White or Yellow London ......... : 0° 15 40 which often measure 14 inches, are ready for use in about Black or Brown London............ . SM age 3 40) Six weeks after sowing. Leaves are eaten boiled like All the above are postpaid prices. If wanted by freight spinach. or express, DEDUCT- 10c per Ib.

OKRA

- Ger., Safran; Fr., Gombaud; Sp., Quimbobbo; Ital. KLEC@MLEY’S FAVORITE The sturdy plants grow 2% Ocra. ' feet high, have many leaves and bear attractive, smooth, white pods at each leaf-joint. The pods are about 6 inches long and 114 inches in diameter, gradually taper- CULTURE: Be careful not to plant until the ground ing to the end. While young, the pods are tender and is warm; wet, cool soil rots the seed; plant in rows 2 fleshy. ; feet apart and 3 feet between rows and cultivate as for DWARF GREEN. “Bésteoaods ready for usedem days ito corn; pick the seed pods as fast as they appear and the t ic lier th ne ial “t The ‘plant Rig” more you pick the more the plant will yield. Seed may AA SSS cee UMS See Bs sep Se Te hat : = dwarf, stocky. growth and very prolific.

be planted as early as March if conditions are favorable. 5 ot = WHITE VELVET ‘Tall-growing sort, with attractive, TE'CHARDT’S EARLY PROLIFIC OKRA—Sce Novel

_An ounce of seed will plant 30 hills.

long, white pods, which are round and of velvety smooth- We ness. Distinct in appearance, of superior flavor and Prices: Pkt:,°5c; oz., 10c; 1-4-lb., 20c; Ib., 60c, post- tenderness; very protific. paid. If by express or freight, DEDUCT 10c per. lb.

ONIONS

Ger., Zwiebel; Fr., Ognon; Sp., Cebolla; Ital., Cipollo.

Sow 1 ounce seed to 100 feet of drill, or 5 pounds to the acre. If seeds are sown in seed beds and then trans- planted, 21% lbs. will plant an acre. In planting for sets 50 pounds per acre will be required if drilled in one foot between rows.

CULTURE: Onions require a rich soil; the best fertilizer is chicken droppings, which should be well incor- porated 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 them rich. Sow broadcast in prepared beds in September, October, November and December. When the seedlings are five or six inches high, transplant in rows five inches apart and twelve inches between rows. Keep the rows clean, and, as the bulbs begin to form, draw the earth from them. Onions revel in a deep, rich soil, and are one vegetable that can be grown for many successive years on the same ground.

FOR QUANTITIES OF SEEDS, ETC., REQUIRED PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER

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ONIONS—Continued

BERMUDA ONIONS We import all our Bermuda Onion Seed DIRECT from the most responsible grower in “Teneriffe,” on the Canary 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.

WHITE OR YELLOW BERMUDA The most. widely known and largely planted of the Bermuda varieties. Be- fore we introduced our Crystal Wax this was generally called white to distinguish it from the Red Bermuda, al-

‘though it is a light yellow or straw color. Since the

appearance of Crystal Wax, the trade began calling this variety yellow, to distinguish from the pure white Crystal Wax. This has led to some con- fusion as to the name and from now on we shall list it-under the name of WHITE OR YELLOW to avoid any misunderstanding.

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. GRYSTAL WHITE WAX Largely grown by BERMUDA truckers and shippers in Southwest Texas. The bulbs are large, flat and of the true Bermuda type. They mature extremely early. The color is a beautiful waxy white. Unex- celled as a market variety or table sort. Thou- sands of bushels are shipped from our State to Northern markets every spring and command highest prices. Plant in South Texas gy in September and October; in North Texas in Feb ruary and March.

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Crystal White Wax Bermuda

EXTRA EARLY WHITE PEARL One of the earliest varieties, pure white, mild flavor and attractive appear- ance. It is not a good keeper, but its quick growth makes it a good sort for early market.

‘-GREGLE Our Creole Onion Seed is grown for us by the

same grower we have had ever since we went into busi- ness, and it will always be found true to name and variety. None but perfect bulbs are permitted to ma- ture seed and most careful “rogueing” is persisted in. We have no hesitancy in declaring our Creole Onion Seed to be the very best that skilled growing can pro- duce. We are unable to quote prices, owing to the im- possibility of estimating the crop at this writing. We will be glad to quote prices and give assurance that our quotations will be as low as first-class seeds can be sold for.

LOUISIANA WHITE GREOLE Is similar in shape and hardiness to the Red Creole Onion, but silvery white in color, the veins clear and distinct. Its mild, pleasant flavor and splendid keeping qualities make it a favorite White Onion for shipping.

LOUISIANA RED CREOLE A flat, light red sort, grown extensively in Texas and other Southern States. The bulbs are firm, solid and keep splendidly, but are of strong flavor. Good, heavy cropper.

DANVERS YELLOW GLOBE One of the most orion sively used Yellow Onions. Our seed produces the true globe shaped Danvers; is large in size; an early and abundant cropper, very thick bulb, flat or slightly con: vex bottom, full oval top with small neck and brownish yellow skin. Flesh is white, crisp and of mild and ex- cellent flavor. Globe shaped, of medium size. The standard yellow Onion for market.

Red Bermida

SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE The handsomest of all the rea Oniens; large, solid and of perfect shape. It’s the latest member of the Southport family, ripening 10 days after the yellow, but produces more per acre. They ripen down hard and solid, keep well, are uniform, thin- necked and of richly colored, beautiful appearance. The bulbs are ideally globe-shaped, with very smooth, glossy surface, small neck and remarkably beautiful deep red color. The flesh is white tinged with light purplish pink; mild and tender. ;

SOMEST OF ONIONS

THE HAND ALL THE RED

LARGE, UNIFORM HAILOAGOUd “AITOS

Southport Red Globe

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ONIONS—Continued.

SOUTHPORT YELLOW A true Globe GLOBE Onion which does not revert to the flat type and retains its color; a good keeper and a heavy yielder, its globe shape making it possible to grow an enormous weight to the acre. Pro- duces large, perfectly globe-shaped bulbs of the same size, handsome form and excellent qualities as the White Globe. The color of the skin is brown- ish yellow; flesh white, fine grained, crisp and mild. Tops die early and uniformly, insuring well ripened bulbs of good keeping quality. SOUTHPORT WHITE A very hand- GLOBE some Onion of beautiful sil- very white color, perfectly globe-shaped, uniform in size, about 2% inches in diameter. Flesh firm, fine grained and of mild flavor. Very small necked.

AUSTRALIAN BROWN Neat, round shape, firm and solid and a splendid keeper. Extra early, a sure cropper; the bulbs somewhat resemble the Dan- vers in size and form. Flesh is white, crisp, extremely solid and of sweet mild flavor. Skin an amber brown eolor; one of the best for fall planting.

WHITE QUEEN (ITALIAN ONION.) This is a medium 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.

GENUINE PRIZETAKER Prizetaker is by far the handsomest, most produc- tive, most popular and best of all Yel- low Globe Onions. It is a bright, clear straw color, and always grows to a uniform shape, which is a perfect globe. It has a very small neck, and ripens up without stiffness of the neck. In market 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 public: It has proven itself a great acqui- sition to farmers and gardeners, and is today admiited to be the largest, finest flavored and most superior Yellow Globe Onion under cultivation. It is of immense size, measuring from 12 to 18 inches in circumference. The flesh is pure white, fine grained, mild and delicate in flavor, excellent for fall and spring planting.

LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD This is the standard red variety and a favorite Onion in the Hast, where im- mense crops are grown for shipment. Bulb large, flat- tened, yet quite thick; skin deep purple red; flesh pur- plish white, moderately fine grained and rather strong flavored. Very productive, the best keeper and one of the most popular for general cultivation. ‘The variety does best on rich, moderately dry soil, but on low muck land it is more apt to form larger necks than the Dan- vers. There is no better sort for poor and dry soils.

During their season we carry a full line of Red, Yel- low 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.

ONION SETS —

It is not an early ripening sort, but continues in growth throughout the season and consequently makes large Onions.

PRICES on Onions: Pkt. Oz. %4-lb. Y%-lb. Ib.

Louisiana Red Creole ........ TO... 40 1252.00, 9 4206 Louisiana White Creole ...... 20 60 2.00 3.00 6.00 Jayerels 1eyerramiG ey Gey e vasa on = SY my As) 75.. 2.00°." 3:00 White or Yellow Bermuda.... 5 25 75. 2:00 2 98 Southport Yellow Globe...... tga) 45 85 1.60 Southport Red Globe ........ Sead) 50 900 FALvS Southport White Globe ...... ae 20 15 2 1Si5 Soe Danvers Yellow Globe ........ 5 20 40 fd) 1.50 Large Red Wethersfield ...... 5-20 50 80 1.50 renuine Prizetaker .......... 5 20 50 90°: 2% Whitec@ween* su sn. oe ere Se Aw 60 1.15 2.00 Crystal White Wax...:....... 5» 40,» 1.50 -2.50°* 4260 “Wihitte: Pearl! eek ee ace BF AZo GaSe eth ieeas ANistrallian’ VBrow ls. teen wee By 20 45 80 =—-:1.50

Above are all postpaid prices. If wanted by express, DEDUCT 10c per Ib.

Our pamphlet, “How to Grow Onions,” mailed free on request with every order for Onion Seed.

RED WESTERN SETS Will produce a fairly good Onion, but are planted mostly for use in the South as green Onions. They do very well in North Louisiana 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 qual-

ity as the red and yellow sets, but are not as hardy and do not keep as well.

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ONION SETS—Continued.

EXTRA EARLY In many respects the most remark- WHITE PEARL, 65 DAYS able Onion under cultiva- tion, 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 September.

WHITE BERMUDA Have sets of these in the fall only. CRYSTAL WHITE W&X This variety is pepular in the South where the transplanting method of culture is practiced. A large, beautiful, silvery white skinned va- riety, of handsome flat shape, of very fine flavor and quality.

PRICES on Onion Sets: Postpaid. Not Prepaid. PE wOtns-Pke PK:

FUECUAWICSEGMMOEE,. csc tke ote eaten ts. )3 2 15-2 25 45 $ 80 MeLT@iviae WVESCCIIN, «95s Vaypeistectars cles te oes ilSy 75) 45 80 Wilt NVIESHETIN (0 See < shersccet alates. =) oes 15 25 45 80 Extra Harly White Pearl...... 20 35 Gi, QVIeH Berm Udall 35 Jeon Coe aes ees TEAS CryStal's Wie: Wax x. c.8 sacs cts oe cies PAY). Sea 60 1.20

Ii Onion Sets, in pints or quarts, are ordered by ex- press or freight, DEDUCT 5c pt. and 10e at.

PLEASE TAKE NOTIGE:—Onion Sets and other per- ishable goods will be shipped from here in good condi- tion and will travel at purchaser’s risk. After being delivered to express or railroad company our responsi- bility ceases and we will not be responsible for any loss by heat or cold thereafter.

Onion Sets are perishable unless handled properly and no delay should occur in opening up packages contain- ing them. They should be spread out thinly and allowed to air. This will counteract any bad effect or appear- ance caused by sweating during transportation.

PARSLEY

Ger., Petersilie; Fr., Persil; 5p., Perjil; Ital., Prezzemolo. 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 broad-

cast and should be watered twice each day.

IMPROVED GARNISHING This is the best kind to

ornament a dish; it has the same flavor as the other

kinds.

CGREOLE PLAIN PARSLEY This Parsley originally 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 gardeners that this Parsley does not go to seed as quickly as the Northern and imported varieties. The leaves of this variety are flat, deeply cut but not curled. Plant is very hardy; leaves very dark green. It can be planted during the months of November, December, January and February, also in June or July and is the best variety for all around purposes. me

FINE DOUBLE A GURLED very fine curled variety. One of the handsomest for garnishing pur- poses. The exceed- ingly curled leaves make it desiraole. Extensively raised for shipping pur- poses. This: is "a vigorous, compact growing variety. Leaves are very fine- ly cut and closely crisped and curled. Foliage of uniform deep green color. MARKET GARDENER’S GURLED A splendid variety for shipping. The leaves are handsomely curled, dark green in cclor, and of a very fine flavor. A decided improvement on the regular curled’ variety. We recom- mend same very highly.

TURNIP-ROOTED. The root is the edible portion of OR HAMBURG 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 culti- vated like Parsnip. Extensively grown and used for flavoring soups, etc.

Fine Double Curled

PRICES. on Parsley: Pt. Oz. %%4-lb. 1-lb. Fine Double Curled .............. 5 10 25 7D Improved Garnishing ............. 5 sal) 25 7d Market Gardeners’ Curled ........ 5 10 25 5 Creole-Blaine Barsleyere.. set. 2 8." 5 10 25 15 Turnip-Rooted or Hamburg ........ Spee 1KY) 25 15

Above prices are postpaid. Not prepaid, 10c per pound

SHALLOTS

Ger., Schallotten; Fr., Hshallotte.

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 jnches 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.

Prices, pt., 20c; qt., 30c, postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid, qt., 20c; 14-pk., 60c; pk., $1.00.

PEAS

The Pea crop is extremely short this year owing to unfavorable weather conditions. Prices will naturally be higher

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 United States and Canada are short, but throughout the European Continent also. We cannot guarantee the prices below under any conditions.

CULTURE: Peas of extra early, smooth class are the The wrinkled sorts follow a little later,,as they are not quite so hardy. Tall late varieties need brush or other

very first thing to be planted in the garden in spring.

support. By selecting sorts that do net grow much over two feet high, the necessity of providing brush may be

avoided. Judicious selection of varieties and planting frequently for succession will give us a full supply of choicest green peas almost during the entire season, with the possible exception of the hottest part of the summer. Open furrows three or four inches deep and three feet apart; scatter the seed Peas into them and cover with hoe or plow. Cultivate like corn or beans. The late tall sorts may be planted in double rows and brush stuck in be- tween for support. All Garden Peas, however, require good, strong and fertile land. Heavy yields cannot be ob- tained cn poor soil. The very dwarfest sorts of the American Wonder type will succeed only on the very richest garden land, and may be planted in rows a foot apart.

' ‘ne quart of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 1 1-4 bushels will plant an acre; matures in forty-five to seventy- five days, as to variety.

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PEAS—Continued. Ger., Erbsen; FYr., Pois; Sp., Chicaros; Ital., Pisello. EARLY By careful ALASKA selection and growing we have developed stock of this smooth, blue Pea of unequalled evenness in growth of vine and early ma- turity of pods. Vines two and one-half feet high bearing four to seven pods which are filled with medium sized, bright green Peas of excellent fla- vor. Ripe Peas small bluish green. Pods 24% to 2% inches {iil VauiMis long, straight and jj/)\) >=; blunt at the ends. Is ready for picking 50 }jj days from planting. | Matures all the crop | at once and is an in- valuable variety for market. gardeners ' and canners. FIRST AND This is BEST a strain of Extra Harlies, which when first introduced gained quite a repu- tation, but within a few years it has been superseded by other varieties which have proved not only much earlier but far more productive; av- erage height of growth three feet, and owing to its strong growth will continue in a bearing state longer than the finer strain of Extra Harlies. The earliest and most even strain of white, extra early Peas. Vines are vigorous and hardy, bearing three to seven straight pods, each containing five to seven medium sized, smooth peas. Seed small, smooth yellowish white. It is fit for table use 50 to 52 days from planting.

PREMIUM GEM A very desirable early, green wrinkled Pea. The immense pods are as large as those of Little Gem. The vine is very productive and grows to a height of from fifteen to eighteen inches. The pods are of me- dium size and crowded with six to eight very large Peas of fine quality. The seed is green, large, wrinkled, often flattened.

EARLY TOM THUMB Very dwarfish and quite produc- tive. Can be cultivated in rows a foot apart; requires no branches or sticks.

PHILADELPHIA EXTRA EARLY One of the standard extra early sorts. Average height, 3 feet.

LITTLE GEM A very desirable early green wrinkled dwarf variety. 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 six to eight very large Peas of fine quality. The seed is green, large, wrinkled, often flattened.

AMERIGAN WONDER The earliest of the dwarf, wrin- kled varieties. Vines stout, branching, about nine inches high and covered with well filled pods containing five to eight large, exceedingly sweet, tender and well fla- vored 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. Fit for picking 55 days from planting.

NOTT’S EXGELSIOR The best early, dwarf Pea. It combines the good qualities of the American Wonder and Premium Gem Peas. The vines are larger and more pro- ductive than American Wonder and earlier than Pre- mium 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 unsurpassed for the home garden.

GRADUS, OR PROSPERITY An extra early, wrinkled Pea. The immense pods are as large as those of the Telephone, uniformly well shaped, handsome 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, 244 feet. Pods are dark green, 4 to 4%4 inches in length and pointed. Fit for table in 52 days from planting. STRATAGEM A vigorous, hardy and luxuriant vine bear- ing large pods, containing Peas of excellent quality; a heavy cropper, although it has a tendency to sport. Vines 20 inches. Foliage dark green, pods 31% inches long, straight, broad, pointed, gray green in color. Vines of strong growth with large foliage. Pods are of large size, well filled with large, dark green Peas of rich, sweet flavor. Ready to pick 56 days from planting.

BLISS’ EVERBEARING Vine stout, about two and one- half feet high, bearing at the top six to ten broad pods. If these are picked as they mature and the season and soil are favorable, the plant will throw out branches bear- ing pods which will mature in succession, thus pro- longing the season. The Peas are large and wrinkled, cook very quickly, are tender, of superior flavor and preferred by many to any other sort. Pods 2% to 3 inches long, broad, light colored and blunt. Fit to pick 70 days from planting.

YORKSHIRE HERO Vines stout, about two and one- half feet high, bearing at the top a number of broad pods filled with large Peas that remain a long time in condition for use and which never become as hard as most sorts. The Peas are of fine quality and will be preferred to many others by those who like a rich, mar- row-like Pea. Seed large, wrinkled and flattened. Foliage dark green, 23 to 28 inches high. Pods 2% to 3 inches long, blunt, light green in color. Fit to pick 68 to 73 days from planting.

EXCELLENT FLAVOR

HOME AND MARKET

VARIETY FOR

Telephone.

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PEAS—Continued.

TELEPHONE The Telephone has become the leading

Pea with market gardeners whose trade appreciates fine

appearance and high quality. Vines vigorous, growing about four feet high, with large, coarse, light colored leaves and producing an abundance of very large pods filled with immense Peas which are tender, sweet and of excellent flavor. ._It comes into use soon after the Pre- mium Gem and is one of the best sorts for either home or market. The stock we offer has been carefully se- lected and is very prolific.

GHAMPIGN OF ENGLAND Very productive and one of the richest and best flavored Peas. Height four or five feet; seed light green and much shriveled. Foliage medium green. Pods 2% to 3 inches long, blunt, me- dium dark green,in coler. Ready to pick 68 to 73 days from planting. When the seed is as well grown and se- lected 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.

MELTING SUGAR (Edible Pods.) The sweet, brittle 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 feet high. Pods 4 to 4% inches long and 114 inches broad. Fit for table use 80 days from planting.

LARGE WHITE Vines about five feet high and of strong MARRGWEFAT growth. Pods large, cylindrical, 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. Vines hardy and strong, vigor-

PARSNIPS

Ger., Pastinake; Fr., Panais; Sp., Pastinaca; Ital., Pastinaca.

The value of the Parsnip as a culinary vegetable is well known, but it is not generally appre- ciated at its full value for stock @ feeding. On favorable soil it ; yields an immense quantity of roots more nutritious than tur- . nips and very valuable for dairy stock.

One ounce will plant 200 feet ¥ of driil.

CULTURE: For spring and summer crops, sow from January & to March; for winter and early spring use, sow from September to December. Sow in rows 8 feet apart, and, when the plants are large enough, thin them out to stand 4 to 6 inches 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 GROWN A great cropper, and considered the best for general cultivation. The roots are long, smooth, tender and very sugary. Pkt., 5c; 02z., 10c; 14-lb., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid. If by express or freight, DEDUCT 10c per pound.

IMPROVED GUERNSEY Half long. The roots do not grow as long as the Hollow Crown, but are larger in

diameter and more easily gathered. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-Ilb., 25c; ib., 85c, postpaid.

Improved Hollow Crown

ous and bearing broad, thick, leathery pods near the top of the yine. Pods 3 inches long, blunt and light green. Ready te pick 70 days from planting.

LARGE BLAGKEYE An excellent variety, growing about MARROWFAT five feet high; a very prolific bearer of large pods; one of the very best Marrowiat sorts. Strong, vigorous vines bearing peds near the top of the vine. Foliage light in color; peds 3 inches long, blunt, light

green. Ready to pick 70 days from planting. PRICES on all varieties of Peas: Not Postpaid. Prepaid. 44-Pt. Pt. Qt. %-Pk. PE. Hier hye PAV ashiae es Scocareyeera wy twtr: ge 5 pepe ae Kar O24 IY) Hinsteaird pBeSti. oe kts ae oie) s ie 2b. Aon 116 2.10 INGbiGSE HieCelSiOn 2 a. cana) ais selene ye Zoe A SO eee Premium? Germ ey tise 26> De Eee) LQ we LD O TOM pHi: yee 2 > seam sis hc 1 pas O45 ee 180) 2°50 SUratacenmuicer gat. ok aka eos Thay Bre 84 aya ia ee aN) American aWOnGeE. oi 2 ect ee = 15 25 Aen SOL 22.50 Phijadelphia Extra Early...... fae ere A eee tt Oss 210) Large Blackeye Marrowfat....15 25 - 40 90 1.75 Large White Marrowfat....... Se 25-940 SU eens Da, Champion of England......... 15 25 Aes O) 42-50 TREE PN OWC vse eee hee ose va os Le eis ch al SO. 72-50 Melting: (Susanne aa soon se ones - eee eee Odes 0.) 2.50 Gradus or Prosperity......... 15 30 50 1.40 2.60 Bliss) \HiveLbeanin owas. «cs ee i oS 50 1.25 2.00 Witte SGemte en ek: coer ieee ees 0. © 2250 Verkshine sHeLO MN pes tie cct veel al The 2h Aa 30 =| 2.50

If Peas in pints or quarts are wanted by express or freight, DEDUCT 5c per % pint, 10c per pint, 15c per quart.

PEPPER

Ger., Pfeffer; Fr., Piment; Sp., Pimiento; Ital., Pepe- rone.

Peppers are most largely used for seasoning meat and vegetable dishes; also for making chow-chow and chili sauce. The culture is the same as given for egg plants and require heat for germination.

One ounce of seed will produce 1500 plants. Crop ma- tures in about 140 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.

GHINESE GIANT Without doubt one of the very best and largest Mango Peppers. Its strong, bushy plants, which are literally loaded with the splendid large fruits, begin bearing quite early and continue throughout the season. Has few seeds; hence the genuine is necessarily high in price. The most desirable variety, of recent introduction, is undoubtedly the largest sweet Pepper ever offered. They are very large and are of a bright, searlet color when ripe.. The flesh is quite thick, mild and remarkably sweet. é

SWEET MOUNTAIN The fruit does not ripen until OR SPANISH MAMMOTH late. It is very large, smooth and handsome; unripe, a deep green color, entirely free from any purple tinge,“ and when mature, a rich reu. 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, com- pact, very productive, ripening its crop uniformly and early. Fruit large, with thick, mild flesh, of excellent quality for use in salads and pickles; color bright red when ripe. The best kind for stuffing.

LONG REB GAYENNE A well known medium early va- riety, having a slender, twisted and pointed pod abou four .nches long. Color deep green when fruit is young. When ripe, of a bright red color. Extremely strong and pungent.

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PEPPER—Continued.

Chinese Giant

BIRD EYE Small as the name indicates. hot and used principally for pepper vinegar.

It is very

RUBY KING An improved American variety. large and attractive. Grows about 21% feet high; vigor- ous and productive. Fruits are often from 4 to 4% inches long and of deep green color when young, bright red when ripe. The flesh is thick and mild flavored. One of the best varieties for mangoes or stuffed Peppers. RED GHERRY A second early sort. Plant tall, bear- ing a profusion of round, bright red fruit which is very pungent when ripe. The plant, when in fruit, is very handsome and ornamental.

RED GHILI A late variety, used in the manufacture 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.

TABASGO (GHNUINE.) Grown extensively for mak- ing the well known Tabasco sauce; in fact, it is almost the only kind raised for that purpose; it is the hottest variety of the Pepper famiiy. It is very prolific as it produces bushes from three to four feet high, which are literally covered with fruit, which is about three-quar- ters to an inch in length and narrow. j MEXIGAN GHILI The kind used in making Chili Con Carne. We have the true Mexican grown seed.

Very

PRICHS on Pepper: Pkt: .Oz:, . Yb: Chinese: Giant) fctiine Mite eee teas 5 40 1.25 Shieleloe MMIONNMENUAY Gouna obnddescoondoce- 5 25 (5 Red t-Chremryaseye 2 eos cuieusaa ote) ee enous 5 25 TA FOGG Wiiy ee et evans ove cues iaere aoe ecedeie eran 5 25 75 one RediiCayenne tyes rerisiae reer 5 25 ~ 19 UNG HVC cmretece ate One chad ee erate eee: 5 25 75 TEUULDS yar? SCL Se otek ae cusp cian” anette gee ne ee 5 PA ee 4 75 arce B elivoreB ull INGSGe pitts si eer 5 25 75 Mab asco fais cater o.c clave eiceerereneanteeete te Rereiaie es 10 50 1.25 Mexicans Citi ov terattevavcreps toca crete ehereioe 5 25 75

Above are postpaid prices; if wanted by freight or

express, DEDUCT 10c per |b.

POTATOES

IRISH.

NOTE—The shortest crop reported in many years. We are, therefore, unable to quote prices in quantities at

the time this goes to press.

TRUCKERS WHO WILL WRITE US FOR PRICHS WILL KINDLY STATE QUANTITIES DESIRED, WE WILL MAKE ESPECIALLY LOW FIGURES ON CAR-LOTS DELIVERED AT YOUR STATION.

SPRING PLANTING—After the ground has been thoroughly plowed and harrowed, lay off the rows two and one-half feet apart, making a slight furrow, into which drop the pieces of potatoes every ten inches apart; cover with the hoe or turning plow. Just before the potatoes come up, run a light harrow over the ground to break the crust and also to kill young weeds or grass. After the potato plants are about six inches high, com- mence to cultivate with the horse cultivator, followed by the hoe. Two or three cultivations during the grow- ing 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 planting always plant the whole potato, using the small potatoes 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 pro- ductive 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 OHIO Bears some resemblance. to the Early Triumph, except perhaps in color, which is a little light- er than the latter, and the shape of the eyes is some- what different. Like all pink or red varieties it does best in sandy soil, but will grow very well in heavy soil, and not rot as easy during a wet season.

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IRISH POTATOES—Continued.

PEERLESS A standard variety for home—a fine mealv Potato.

GREEN MOUNTAIN This variety has made an enviable record for yield, size, smoothness and handsome appear- ance. Good large size, hardly ever small ones, nearly round in shape, but flattened, 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; none better to be had.

IRISH GOBBLERS This variety is one of the most reliable and popular of the early varieties. It is of hand- some, creamy white color and of excellent quality, mak- ing it most desirable for the best trade. It is a vigor-

ous grower, ripens uniformly and a good keeper; in

short, one of the best all-round early Potatoes on the market.

Prices on all Potatoes are 50 cents per peck and $1.90 bushel. Special quotations on larger quantities 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 young grass from choking plants and some horse cultivating is advisable. No further attention is nec- essary.

PUMPKIN YAR This Potato is becoming the leading variety in our market; the skin is of. reddish brown color; flesh dark salmon color, very sweet and almost

similar in taste'to Cashaw Pumpkin. Very fine for table use.

BUNGH 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.

BOGLEY YAN A well-known and deservedly popular variety. —

Prices, slips, 50c per 100; $3.50 per 1000, at buyer's expense. Special prices on larger lots.

PUMPKINS

Ger., Grosse-Kuerbis; Fr., Potiron; Sp., Calabaza; Nat. Ord., Cucurbitaceae.

One ounce will plant 10 to 25 hills. Crop matures in four months.

CULTURE: Pumpkins are not so particular in regard to soil as Melons or Cucumbers, but are cultivated the same, though on a larger scale. If larger quantities of

- Pumpkins are grown it is advisable to plant them on a

field by themselves, as they readily mix with and injure the quality of the finer squashes and other vines. They are often raised between corn, but more properly be- long to the farm. If planted in home garden you should put them in a most remote corner... 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 enormous 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 prolific, a rich golden yellow, good keeper, splendid for pies, ex- cellent for stock, unexcelled for canning purposes—in a word, an all-round Pumpkin. Z

Sweet Cheese, or Kentucky Field

SWEET CHEESE, OR Very popular in the South. Fruit KENTUGKY FIELD flattened, diameter usually about twice the length; skin mottled light green and yellow, changing to rich cream color when mature; flesh yellow, tender and of excellent quality.

SMALL SUGAR, OR This handsome variety is small NEW ENGLAND PIE but very sweet, fine grained and of the very best quality. Skin deep orange, flesh rich, deep yellow, excellent boiled or for pies.

IMPROVED GREEN- <A crook necked variety, with STRIPED GASHAW green and white striped skin. The fiesh is of rich yellow.color, solid, fine-grained, very thick and sweet.

WHITE GASHAW, Fine for table use as well as for GR GROOKNEGK stock feeding. The fruits have a hard, creamy white shell, grow about 2 feet long, and the thick meat is of excellent quality.

GOLDEN, OR Golden or yellow skin; flesh thick, fine- YELLOW GASHAW grained and of excellent quality. Good for either table use or feeding to cattle.

CONNECTICUT FIELD A large yellow variety, hard shell, excellent for field culture.

JAPANESE PIE Fruit of medium size, nearly round. Skin light yellow, very thick, sweet and finely flavored. Makes very delicious pies.

TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO bell shaped, thick white flesh; medium size, skin creamy white, fine grained, sweet and delicious; one of the best for pies.

PRICES for Pumpkin Seed: Pk. Oz. 1%4-lb. 1-lb.

Prolite: HHel Gest. cc. foe ee 5 LO S15 40 mar ser Gheese a. fae ei ans oie oe cotta 2) semen ex mos 40 Sraa Sate eh sate seek mene) ee KGa Wig! 5 10 20 60 Cashaw Green Striped. :... 5.3.2.5... 5 10 25 85 Was haiwace Vinten eats stators en ely, 5 10 25 85 Cashaw, Golden or Yellow.......... 5 10 25 85 Connecticut: Wield i keecis ee ee DD 10 15 45 JAPANESE CP Gtate ote iete eeieeate ae 5 OF Sas fis Tennessee Sweet Potato............ 5 10 25 a)

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RADISH

Ger., Rettig; Fr., Radis; Sp., Rabinas; Ital., Ravenello.

One ounce to 100 feet of drill; crop should mature in eighteen to thirty days, , as to variety; seeds germinate 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. All _varieties thrive best in light sandy loam, for winter or early use sow in hotbed, giving plenty of ventilation; for outside sow as soon as the soil is warm and dry, covering seed about half an inch deep. We have been very careful to secure the , very best seed possible and there is none sold under other names which is better than that of the varieties we offer.

HALF-LONG BRIGHTEST A beautiful ECARLET, WHITE TIP half-long, bright scarlet with snow white tip; a beautiful Radish; a splendid seller and the best table variety; ready for the table in twen- ty-one days.

LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET, This is WHITE TIPPED the brightest and hand- somest colored scarlet 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.

EARLY LONG SGARLET This is a standard, most ex- SHORT TOP cellent sort either for home garden or the market. Tops shert and comparatively small. Roots smooth, slender, uniform in shape and a very attractive bright red in color. They grow half out of the ground and continue crisp and tender until fuily matured, when they are about six inches long.

GHARTIER This is one of the best long Radishes for outdoor plant- ing. Tops of medium size. The roots are rather long, av- eraging seven to eight inches & when matured. Scarlet, shad- ing to white at the tip; with- stands heat and remains in the ground a long time before becom- ing “hot,” a fine, long variety. EARLY One of the

SCARLET hand- TURNIP somest WHITE of the TIPPED turnip Radishes and a sreat favorite in many large mar- kets for early plant- ing out-doors. It is

most attractive in ap- pearance and never fails to give entire sat- isfaction. Roots slight- ly flattened on the under Side; color very deep

scarlet with distinct white tip; flesh white, of best quality.

Chartier

THESE VARIETIES ARE QUICKEST IN MATURING; CRISP AND MOST ATTRAC- TIVE IN APPEARANCE.

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EARLY SCARLET TURNIP A round, red, turnip-shaped Radish with a small top and of very quick growth. A very early variety, deserving general cultivation on at- count of its rich color and crisp, tender flesh. Very de- sirable for early outdoor planting as well as forcing

EARLY SCARLET GLOBE The roots of this variety are slightly olive shaped, a rich bright scarlet in color, flesh white and tender. We specially recommend this to gar- deners as a large, first early forcing Radish.

WHITE GLOBE Similar to the Scarlet Globe, save in the color. This,is an early white Radish, a little more flattened than Scarlet Turnip, of smaller size and a fraction earlier in maturing. Tops very small, roots about one inch in diameter when mature. Flesh pure white and tender. Splendid for forcing.

FRENGH BREAKFAST A quick growing, medium sized ~ Radish, rather oblong in shape; eolor a beautiful scar- let, except near the tip where it is pure white. A splen- did variety for the table on account of its excellent qual- ity and attractive color. This olive-shaped sort is about

11% inches long by *4 inch in diameter when fully grown.

IcSIGLE, OR LADY FINGER A very excellent variety 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 of its growth: a plant that can be planted in the fall and roots can be pulled until late in the spring. Roots are cylindrical, or largest at the bot- tom, tapering abruptly to a small tap. Skin very smooth and of a bright rose color; flesh firm, crisp, tender and quite pungent.

LONG BLACK SPANISH A winter variety; plant in the fall and pull as wanted; those weighing two pounds will be found as brittle as the younger ones.

ROUND BLACK SPANISH Similar to the above in ev- ery respect, except the tuber is globe-shaped instead of being oblong.

LONG WHITE VILMORIN Large size, 8-to 12 inches long, 2 to 3 inches thick; white, solid and of good quality.

Prices on all Radishes are Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4-lb., 20c; lb., GOc, postpaid. If by express or freight, DEH- DUCT 10c per Ib.

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esteemed as a spring tonic.

Rhubarb, or Pie Plant

Rhubarb, also known as Pie Plant, is the earliest spring vegetable and is grown for its leaf stems, which are ex- tensively used for pies and sauce. It succeeds best in deep, somewhat retentive soil, and the richer this is and the deeper it is stirred the better. The stalks should not be plucked until the second year. Blossom stalks should be cut back well into the ground as it will exhaust the plant if running to seed.

One of the earliest vegetables in the spring and highly Every garden should con- tain 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.

LINNAEUS Large and tender, early, containing large stalks and leaves and a rapid, satisfactory grower. Makes a delicious and highly aromatic sauce, and has no su- perior as a pie variety. The very finest of all. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 4-lb., 35c; 1b., $1.00, postpaid.

ROOTS We offer strong field Roots which are much more easily transplanted and do better. Never have we had a better lot of Roots ‘and can furnish them any time from November until March and April. 20c each, by mail, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, $1.50 per dozen.

~ROQUETTE

A hardy-annual, the leaves of which are long, smooth and glossy, and when young are used like mustard for salads. When in usable condition the plants are from eight to ten inches high: Sow the seed in shallow drills about sixteen inches apart, in early spring and for suc- cession every few weeks thereafter. Water freely. The young leaves will be ready for cutting in about six weeks from time of planting. Pkt., 5c.

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., 10c; 14-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

MAMMOTH SANDWIGH Larger than the ordinary ISLAND white. Invaluable for the market gardener. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14-Ib., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.

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RHUBARB

OR PIE PLANT

SPINACH

1 oz. to 100 feet of drill; 8 lbs. to an acre.

Ger., Spinat; Fr., Hspinard; Sp., Espinaca; Ital., Spinace. CULTURE: This truly excellent vegetable is com-

ing more and more into general use. Plant from Sep- tember to March. If the season is dry and hot do not plant, for Spinach seed requires