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A. Washburn & Sons
Everything for the Lawn and Garden
BLOOMINGTON - ILLINOIS
A well-arranged planting lends charm and distinction to the home surroundings
Home-Ground Possibilities
ONDERFIIL possibilities in beautifying the home-grounds have l)een shown during the past few years in and about Bloomington, as well as in other sections of the Middle West. There are many new and delightful landscapes and well- planted yards in every community, all of which serve to make the homes with- out flowers, shrubs or trees appear at a great disadvantage.
xklmost unlimited possibilities face the home-owner, even though his property be small, for under the direction of skilled landscapemen the 50-foot lot can, in its way, be made as attractive as the large estate. Naturally, every progressive business firm is interested in the advancement of the home community, and so we shall continue our service of past years by furnishing plants and seeds which will bring about the best results with the least efforts.
The selection of shrubs and trees here presented includes only the varieties which have proved to be satisfactory in this section — only those which will stand the severities of our winter seasons. There may be other varieties which will thrive here for a time, but ultimately they will perish because of soil and climatic conditions. It will be far wiser for the planter to use the varieties that have been tested — those which have proved their worth over a series of years.
Flowers are also in demand for indoor decoration, and for such purposes Hardy Perennials will give a wealth of bloom at a minimum of time and effort. The old standard varieties, together with new introductions of recent years, will furnish an abundance of cutting material throughout the entire season. If the gardener demands immediate returns from his planting, his desire can quickly be filled by a selection of the best Annuals; such a garden will be quite inexpensive, but, of course, it lacks the permanency furnished by hardy plants.
Vegetables, of course, are an important factor in the home-garden, and good seed is the first step toward a good garden. For more than a quarter of a century we have been furnishing vegetable seeds, and the reputation secured during this time for handling only seeds of the highest quality is as zealously guarded today as it was at the very begin- ning of the business.
Our large gx'eenhouses are almost entirely devoted to the production of cut-flowers. At any season of the year we can deliver flowers in Bloomington and vicinity on short notice. In addition to this service our membership in the Florists’ Telegraph Delivery Association enables us to have flowers delivered in any city of the United States, fresh from the hands of the best local florist.
A, WASHBURN SONS
Phone 303 318 N. Main Street, Bloomington, III.
How to do business with A, Washburn Sons
Store. 318 North Main Street.
Terms. Cash with order, except to persons of responsibility, to whom we extend a 30-day credit.
Shipping Facilities. Our shipping facilities are exceptionally good. We have American Railway and Interurban express offices, and freight connections over the Chicago and Alton, Big Four, Lake Erie and Western, Illinois Central, and the Illinois Traction System.
Nursery. West Washington Street Road, one mile west of Union Depot. Visitors welcome any time except Sundays.
Certificate of Inspection, issued by the State Entomologist, copy of which we send with each shipment, is assurance of the freedom of our stock from dangerous insects and dangerous plant diseases.
Price on Nursery Stock. Prices are for vigorous, healthy stock. No extra charge is made for packing or delivery to express offices or freight depots. We supply six of any one variety at the dozen rate and twenty-five of any one variety at the hundred rate, except where otherwise noted.
Non-Warranty. Most of the failures with seeds, plants, and bulbs are due to causes beyond our control, such as unfavorable weather or soil conditions, too deep or too shallow planting, etc. This renders it impossible to guarantee success and, while we exercise great care in having our seeds, bulbs, and plants true to name, and of high grade, we give no guarantee as to description, cpiality, or productiveness, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop.
Vegetable Seeds
Our prices include postage except on beans, corn, and peas in quan- tities of one pound or more.
BEANS
None of these varieties require support except Kentucky Wonder and Siebert’s Lima. Plant in spring when all danger of frost is over. Allow a quart for lOO feet in drills.
If ordered sent hy mail, add 5 cts. for the first pound and Ic. for each additional
pound. Packets are postpaid
Yellow-Pod or Wax Varieties
Wardwell’s Kidney Wax. An early and prolific variety. Pods are round, stringless; filled with Beans from tip to tip. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.50.
Golden Wax. This is really an im- proved Golden Wax, which is considerably better than the original sort. Pods are long, straight, broad, and flat; color a beautiful clear yellow. The plants are erect and the pods are borne well off the ground, which pre- vents rot. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts.,
10 lbs. $2.50.
Green-Pod Varieties
Early Valentine. A standard variety of exceptional merit.
Probably because of its long- standing reputation, it brings quite profitable returns as a market sort, but it is just as good for home use. Pkt. 10 cts., lb.
30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.50.
Stringless Green-Pod. An extra-early, extremely prolific sort. Pods are dark green, round, and decidedly curved. Unusually productive; good trucking sort.
Pkt. IOC., lb. 30C., 10 lbs. $2.50.
Kentucky Wonder, or Old Homestead. We consider this easily the best of the Pole Beans.
Pods are long and borne in heavy clusters, which makes picking easy.
Beans are of superior _
quality. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $2.75.
Lima Beans
Allow two pounds for each 100 feet of drill. A light, rich soil will be found most produc- tive; use sheep manure as a top dressing.
Burpee’s Bush. Generally admitted to be the best of the Bush Lima Beans. Pods and Beans are extremely large, some
LIMA BEANS, continued pods measuring 5 to 6 inches long. Burpee’s Bush is an improved type which will be found more productive and larger in size than the old type of Bush Lima. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 45 cts., 10 lbs. $3.50.
Siebert’s Lima. This variety requires support; those who prefer a Pole Lima Bean will find it excellent. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3.25.
Stringless Green-Pod Beans are excellent for Market
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MANGEL-WURZEL
Oz. 10 cts., V/ilh. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts.
Mammoth Long Red. Large size; particularly productive if given careful culture. This variety has long been a favorite with dairymen.
Giant Half-Sugar Rose. Some people prefer this type for stock-feeding on account of the color, but, as far as we know, the sugar content and general worth are about the same.
BEETS
Plant seed as early in the spring as the ground can be worked. Soil should be well fertilized and fined. Turnip-Beets require a little over two months to mature. Sow in drills a foot apart and thin to 6 inches in the row. One ounce to 50 feet of drill; 6 pounds to the acre.
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts, V^lb. 40 cts.
Crosby’s Egyptian. This variety is rather flat and, because of its excellent appearance and early maturity, is a great favorite with the market-gardener, but you will find it equally adapted to the home- garden.
Edmand’s Blood Turnip. This is probably the best variety to follow the Early Egyptian; it is a fine Beet for winter use. The skin is dark red; flesh purple and of excel- lent quality. Besides being sweet and tender, it is a good keeper.
Detroit Dark Red. A second- early variety. Tops small, with upright growth, so that the rows Crosby’s Egyptian makes a splendid appearance 'T may be planted close together. Color
is a handsome deep red.
Swiss Chard. An excellent summer substitute for spinach.
The leaves grow to a good size (about the size of rhubarb leaves) , and when prepared for the table like spinach, are exceedingly wholesome. Spinach will not grow during the hot months of the summer and Swiss Chard takes its place better than anything else. The root-growth is insignificant, but both the stalks and the leaves may be used for the table. The stalks may be cooked and served like asparagus.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Sow seed thinly early in the spring; in June transplant so that plants stand ij? feet apart in the row, with rows the same distance apart.
Half-Dwarf. We have selected this as the best of the early varieties which are known to the market-growers. We believe it will be found better for growth under ordinary conditions than the more common varieties. The plant makes a strong growth, and the stalk is really crowded with sprouts. This variety is best for market sales or for home use, as it is extremely produc- tive and remarkably easy to grow. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts.
Half-Dwarf Brussels Sprouts
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CABBAGE
CARROT
Carrots will grow almost anywhere, although they prefer warm, light soil with a good supply of humus. Seed may be sown as early in the spring as the ground can be tilled, but the main crop should be sown in May or June. One ounce will sow lOO feet of drill; 3 to 4 pounds to the acre.
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., y^lh. AS cts.
Premium Late Flat Dutch produces large heads
Seed can be sown under glass in January or Feb- ruary and pricked out, 2 inches apart, in flats or frames. Transplant to open ground when the weather is fit, in rows 2 feet apart each way, and give thorough culti- vation.
Early Jersey Wake- field. This is known as a sure - header, which of course makes it suitable for both the market-gar- dener and private grower.
The head is conical in shape; quality is excellent.
Not many loose leaves.
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts.,
Klb. $1.
Henderson’s Early Summer. A second-early variety. The heads are large, flat, and solid; quality and flavor are all that could be desired. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., J^lb. 90 cts.
Surehead. This Cabbage is particularly desirable because of its shipping and keep- ing qualities, which are considerably above the average. In addition, the heads are large and round, so the popularity of this sort among truck growers is easily understood. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., J4\h. 90 cts.
Premium Late Flat Dutch. The flat heads grow to a great size, with great sol- idity ; short stems. This sort is very hardy and makes comparatively slow growth but, in spite of that, it is almost sure to head, and nearly every plant can be counted on to produce results. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., }i\h. 90 cts.
Mammoth Rock Red. Large, dark red heads. This variety, in our opinion, is the best red Cabbage. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., }i\h. 90 cts.
Chantenay. One of the popular half-long varieties; orange-red skin and tender flesh. It has a splendid appearance and for that reason is grown extensively by market-
gardeners, although it is every bit as suitable for the family garden, as the taste is excellent.
Danvers Half-Long. This is perhaps the most popular Carrot for all-round use. The flesh is fine in flavor, and the slightly tapering shape, with the thick shoulder, makes it easy to harvest.
Improved Long Orange. For
stock-feeding this sort will be found better than the others. The root- growth is considerably greater, al- though the quality is not quite so good. Deep, rich soil is best. Roots usually 12 or more inches long.
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CAULIFLOWER
Rich, warm, loose soil, which is well supplied with humus and moisture, is practically a necessity if success with Cauliflower is to be expected. Young plants may be raised in hotbeds or greenhouses in January or February, and should be transplanted once before they are set in the open ground ; give plenty of room between the plants. For late Cauli- flower, plants may be started in the open ground , like late cabbage.
Dwarf Erfurt. We consider this the best for this section as it is dwarf and compact, with short stems and small leaves. Flavor is excellent. Pkt. lo cts., J^oz. $i.
CELERY
Cover the seeds lightly in drills and transplant to another bed when plants are fairly out of the seed-leaf, or they may be thinned out to 8 inches apart. Use plenty of ferti- lizer and water frequently. When plants are matured, they may be blanched by earth- ing or by placing boards against the sides of the row. When planted in trenches, they may be protected from the cold weather by a heavy blanket of leaves or straw.
Dwarf Golden Heart. Somewhat on the order of White Plume, although it is a
little later and somewhat larger. It keeps considerably later in the season. Stalks are solid; flavor is rich and nutty. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., J^lb. 6o cts.
Giant Pascal. This is a winter sort of unusually good quality. The stalks are large, solid, and crisp. Not at all stringy; blanches easily. Pkt. loc., oz. 30c., }i\h. 90c.
White Plume. Our strain of this popular variety is especially good. As the plant matures the inner stalks and leaves turn white, so usually little artificial blanching is necessary. The good flavor and easy blanching qualities have made it a favorite with the market-gardener. It is ready for market before any other variety, coming when fresh Celery is in demand. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., J^lb. 90 cts.
CHINESE CELERY, or CELERY CABBAGE
The variety we offer is the well-known Pe-Tsai. Al- though this Celery Cabbage has been grown for some years, it is still a novelty to many people, and is only found in markets of the large cities. Even at the height of the season it usually markets for 20 cents to 25 cents a head. When the plant is stripped of its loose outer leaves, it resembles a small balloon in shape. The leaves are tender and crisp and milder than cabbage in flavor. It may be eaten cooked or uncooked. Give it the same cultivation and care you would give cabbage. Pkt. lOc., oz. 30c., 90c.
CELERIAC
Seeds are started and plants set in the same way as celery. As the edible part is the root, the stalks need not be blanched, though they are good when treated that way.
Giant Prague. The choice of the varieties upon the market. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., J^lb. 75 cts.
Bunch of White Plume Celery
Two heads of Dwarf Erfurt Cauliflower
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SWEET CORN
If ordered sent by mail, add 5 cts,for the first lb. and 1 cent for each additional lb. Packets postpaid
Plant in hills 3 feet apart, when all danger of frost is past. In early spring plant i inch deep; later plantings may be from i ^ to 2 inches deep. One pound will plant 75 to 100 hills. Rich, warm soil and sunny exposure are necessary for success. The varieties given here include only the cream of the separate types. There are many other varieties on the market, but we consider none of them superior to those in our assortment.
Golden Bantam. This yellow Sweet Corn has been a table favorite for the last ten years. Although the ears are small and the appearance, because of its color, not so attractive as other sorts, its flavor has won it a ready reception everywhere. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 35 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50.
Mammoth White Cory. An extra-early variety of fine quality. The ears are easily double the size of the old Cory and considerably improved in flavor, which is always sweet. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25.
Country Gentleman. Ripens about the same time as Stowell’s Evergreen. The deep grains are irregularly placed on the cob; delici- ously sweet and tender; ears medium size. A splendid late variety. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 35 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50.
Stowell’s Evergreen. Perhaps the best main- crop variety, as it is extremely productive. The ears are large size; grains tender and milky. It remains for a long period in good condition for cooking. Pkt. lo cts., lb. 30 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25.
Pop Corn, White Rice. The yield of this sort is always large; we have found it one of the best for popping. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. $1.
CRESS
Useful for salads and for garnishing. Sow seed in shallow drills }imch deep and a foot apart, early in the spring.
Curled Garden. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., >ilb. 45c.
EGGPLANT
New York Improved Purple. Quality, shapje, and color are excellent. Seed should be sown early in the spring in hotbeds or in small boxes indoors, and transplanted into small beds when 2 inches high. Plant outside (in a sunny location) when New York Improved Purple the weather is settled. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts.
Stowell’s Evergreen Sweet Corn
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Long White Spine. Best for table use
CUCUMBER
Seeds may be started m the open ground when weather gets warm, or upon sod in- doors, but care should be taken when they are transplanted as the root has very few fibers and it is easily dislodged from the soil. One ounce will sow 6o to 70 hills; hills
should be 4 feet apart.
Price, except where noted, pkt Chicago Pickling. Especially grown for pickling, because it is prolific, possesses good color, and the fruits are almost of uniform size.
Improved Long Green. This is an- other good variety for pickling, although it is equally suitable for table use. The
5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 45 cts. fruits are long and firm. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., ^Ib. 60 cts.
Long White Spine. The most used variety for slicing and table use. The fruits are good-sized, firm, with few seeds, and so excellent that they have driven most other varieties from the market.
ENDIVE
A delightful salad for fall and winter use. May be sown early in the spring, or, for late use, in June or July. When 2 to 3 inches high, should be transplanted or thinned to a foot apart. Blanch the stalks by gathering the leaves together and binding with cord to exclude light and sun. Be careful that this is done only when the leaves are thoroughly dry, otherwise they will rot. Use an ounce of seed to 300 feet of row.
Green Curled. Best all-round sort for fall and winter crop. Blanches splendidly
and is seldom bitter. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., J^lb. 45 cts.
KALE
Somewhat more hardy than cabbage. Sow from May to June and cultivate like cabbage. May be sown .in September and with protection will carry over the winter. Our variety is so hardy that the green leaves may be dug from under snow in winter and used for greens.
Dwarf Green Curled.
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Xlb. 60 cts.
When you complete your order for vegetable seed, turn to page 13 and select a good collection of flower seeds.
Many people prefer Endive to Lettuce
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KOHLRABI
Sow in drills about i6 inches apart and thin to 4 inches apart in the row. First sowing can be made as soon as ground is suitable for working in the spring. The bulb is the edible portion and the variety we have selected comes to maturity considerably sooner than the other sorts.
Extra-Early White Vienna. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts.
LETTUCE
Early Prize Head Lettuce
Sow in flats or hotbeds early in March; transplant to the open ground when the weather becomes warm.
For succession, seed should be sown every few weeks. The head varieties do not succeed in July and August where they are exposed to the hot sun. For that reason they should be sown only in spring or fall unless suitable conditions for their culture may be had.
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Vilh* 50 cts.
Early Prize Head. The outer leaves are slightly tipped with brown but the inside is crisp and tender. It is a fine variety to sow early in spring and produces good- sized loosely formed heads.
Grand Rapids. May be sown either in drills or broadcast. It is necessary to pro- vide some space between the plants if they
are to reach their full development. This is the best loose-leaf Lettuce.
May King. The rich yellow heart of this Head Lettuce recommends it instantly to anyone who has ever tried it. Quite hardy; will endure cold, damp weather successfully. A good forcing sort which heads under any conditions.
MUSKMELON
Planting and care should be like that given to cucumbers, except that the hills may be placed farther apart. An ounce will plant about 50 hills, with 12 to 15 seeds to the hill, but only three or four plants should be permitted to grow in each hill.
Emerald Gem. Although the size is small, the melon matures early. The salmon- colored flesh attracts the eye and the flavor guarantees future orders for the market- gardener. It is equally good for the home-garden. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Xlb. 60 cts.
Early Hackensack. The size is large, shape round, and quality good. It is an early and deser- vedly popular variety. Deeply ribbed. Pkt. 10 cts. , oz. 1 5 cts. , ^Ih. 45 cts.
Osage. Sometimes known as “Miller’s Cream.” Light green, net- ted skin; large and round, with the flesh salmon- color, sweet, and thick. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., J^lb. 60 cts.
Rocky Ford, or Netted Gem. The beautifully netted skin and oval shape of this melon make an attractive variety for mar- ket sales. Flavor is simply delicious; flesh is smooth and light green in color. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts..
Early Hackensack Melons are large L^Ib. 45 cts.
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WATERMELON
The directions given for muskmelons apply to Watermelons in every respect, except that the hills should be from 8 to lo feet apart. An ounce of seed will plant 30 hills; an acre requires 4 to 5 pounds.
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V41b. 35 cts.
Kleckley Sweets. Thin rind; dark green skin. Shape is decidedly not oval — it is more quadrangular. The flesh is solid, firm, and a bright scarlet; exceedingly sweet and with a fine flavor.
Sweetheart. This melon grows to a huge size; it is oval in shape, with a bright skin. Quality is excellent.
MUSTARD
Grown and used like cress; the seed is frequently used for flavoring pickles and pepper sauce.
Southern Giant Curled. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., J^lh. 30 cts.
ONION
The ground used for growing Onions should be rich, well-drained, well-manured, and thoroughly fined. Seed may be sown in early spring in drills 15 inches apart. An ounce of seed will plant 200 feet of drill; 4 to 5 pounds will plant an acre. The bed should be well weeded and cultivated through the season.
Price, except where noted, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., V^h. 75 cts.
White Globe. Pure white in color and mild in flavor. The most valuable sort for the main crop, as the flesh is firm, solid, and a good keeper. As it makes large yields and brings high prices, it is a favorite with the trucker. White Globe Onions should be dried in a shady place where they get plenty of ventilation. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 90 cts.
White Portugal, or Silverskin. Largely used for growing Onion sets on account of the fine shape when small. It is a flat Onion when mature; the shape is
beautiful. Because of its color and mild flavor it is well adapted to pickling.
Red Globe. A little stronger than the White Globe, with inside flesh pure white. The deep red color on the outer skin and the symmetrical shape give it an attractive appearance. It cures and keeps well. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., ^Ib. 90 cts.
Red Wethersfield. Quite similar to the Red Globe, except in shape, which is flattish. The flesh has a purplish tinge. Flavor is rather strong. Keeps well, and is a splendid sort for poor soil.
Prizetaker. Sometimes sold under the name of “Spanish Onion.” Flesh is mild and delicate, pure white in color. Large Onions may usually be raised the first year from seed; with ordinary culti- vation enormous crops may be grown. Valuable for market or home garden.
PARSLEY
Seed should be sown thickly early in April, in rows a foot apart and half an inch deep. Soaking the seeds a few hours in warm water will cause them to sprout sooner and more successfully. An ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill.
Champion Moss Curled. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., J4\h. 45 cts.
Prizetaker Onion
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Champion of Eng- land has large pods full of Peas
PARSNIP
A deep, loose soil should form the bed if straight, smooth roots are expected. Seed may be sown as early in the spring as the weather permits, after the soil has warmed up a bit. Rows i Yi feet apart will be found satisfactory. Seed should b(' covered half an inch ; thin to 4 inches in the row.
Hollow Crown. This is generally considered the best Parsnip. We find it head and shoulders above the other varieties. The roots are very tender and sweet, with an excellent flavor. Good for market or for the home garden. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., >^lb. 35 cts.
PEAS
Dwarf sorts may be grown without brush, but support should be provided for the tall growers. Rows should be 3 feet apart. Cultivation similar to that for corn and beans.
Ij ordered sent by mail, add 5 cts. for the first lb. and 1 cent for each additional lb.
Packets are postpaid
crops and excellent quality. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $2.75.
American Wonder. It is a wrinkled variety, productive, and quite sweet. Should be planted on rather rich soil. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2. 50.
Gtadus, or Prosperity. Most of the early varieties are quite small, but Gradus combines extreme earliness with great productiveness and large pods full of big Peas. Quality is excellent and the Peas remain tender for an unusually long time after they have been picked. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $4.
Little Gem, or Premium Gem. Vines grow 18 inches high. A wrinkled sort that will give satisfaction because of its large
Champion of England. A second- early wrinkled variety. Although this is an old standby, it is still popular on account of its splendid flavor and great productive- ness. Should be given support. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $2.75.
Stratagem. Possibly the best of the late Peas. Although the growth is only 18 to 24 inches, its yields are generally tremendous. Pods are large and filled from end to end. Requires about 80 days be- tween planting and picking. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3.25.
Sweet Cheese Pumpkin
PUMPKIN
Plant seed after the ground has become warm, in hills 10 feet apart each way. One ounce is sufficient for 25 hills; an acre requires 3 pounds.
Large Yellow. The size of this variety is truly im- mense. The color is dark yellow; desirable for home or market use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., Kib- 45C-, lb. $1.25.
Sweet Cheese. Large, flat Pumpkin; it is unbeat- able for pies. Pkt. 5 cts. , oz. 15c., ><lb. 35c., lb. I1.25.
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PEPPER
Plants should be started indoors in March and transplanted 2 to 3 inches apart when they are 2 inches high. After the weather has become thoroughly settled, they may be transplanted outside. Make rows 2 to 3 feet apart and place plants i feet apart in the row.
Ruby King. This variety has always enjoyed great popularity because of its splendid shape and mild flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts.
Long Cayenne. Small, thin, sharp, and pungent; useful for pickles. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 45 cts.
Pimento. A very sweet, heart-shaped Pepper. Although it is one of the large, bulky varieties, it comes to a blunt point at the lower end. This is a fine sort for filling, and for making attractive salads. When fully ripened it is a brilliant red. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts.
Ruby King Pepper
RADISHES
Can be sown as early in the spring as the ground permits. Radishes are easy to grow and will be fit for the table from four to six weeks from sowing. Fertilizers should be applied freely. Seed should be sown every week for a succession, although too many should not be planted at one time, as they become pithy about a week after they reach edible size. 5 ^2. 15 cts., V^lh* 45 cts.
Crimson Giant. Matures very quickly. Round, smooth sort which gets quite large.
Early Scarlet Turnip. Another va- riety which is very early. Possibly this one is a little more desirable for sales purposes than the first, as it has a white tip which makes it attractive.
Icicle. Easily as crisp and tender as the round varieties, and even more desir- able because of the size. It should not be planted where the soil is sour. Where it can be grown with success it will probably outyield any other sort of quick maturity.
Long Bright Scarlet Radishes
Long Brightest Scarlet. Similar to the Icicle variety, except that the color is red ; quality not quite as good. Matures a little later.
White Strasburg. Endures the sum- mer heat much better than any of the red varieties and grows to a greater size. It is very desirable for the home or market- garden.
Long Black Spanish. A winter Radish. Shape is long; flavor excellent. Should not be sown until early fall.
Scarlet China. Another winter Radish of great merit. Bright rose in color; flesh is white and crisp; quite pungent.
SQUASH
Plant in well-manured hills, same as melons or cucumbers. Bush varieties should be placed 4 feet apart ; winter sorts 12 feet apart. Put at least eight seeds in a hill and thin to three plants when the danger of insects is past. An ounce of seed will sow 25 hills; 3 to 4 pounds to the acre.
Early White Bush. Probably one of the earliest of the “Patty-pan” varieties. Because of its attractive shape and excellent quality, it is the standard market Squash. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., ^Ib. 60 cts.
Boston Marrow. Flavor is good; flesh orange-colored, with a fine grain. Form is oval; keeps very well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Xlb. 45 cts.
Hubbard. A long-time standard, which still comes pretty close to the front of the field. It is large, with bright orange flesh; flavor excellent. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Xlb. 75 cts.
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SALSIFY
Requires a deep seed-bed where the earth has been made quite fine. Unless this is done, the roots are liable to branch and will not be fit for sale. Sow early in the spring in drills 15 inches apart; cover seed about an inch and thin to 7 inches in the row.
Mammoth Sandwich Island. Easily the best of all. Grows to good size and has a delicate flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., }^lh.
75 cts.
SPINACH
Sow as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in drills i foot apart and i inch deep. For early spring use it may be sown in September in well-manured soil, although protective blankets of straw or leaves are necessary when cold weather takes possession. The ground cannot be made too rich.
Long-standing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^Ih. 25 cts.
Long-standing Spinach
TOMATO
Seed should be sown in March, either under glass or in flats in the house. When the plants are 2 inches high, they should be transplanted into other boxes and given more room. Do not crowd them; keep them short and stocky. When the ground is warm they may be set out in the open, 4 feet apart each way. An ounce of seed produces from 3,000 to 4,000 plants.
Earliana. An extra-early sort which will bring large profits. Fruit is well shaped; bright red; extremely productive. Pkt. lO cts., oz. 40 cts., >^lb. $1.25.
Stone. Fruit is large; deep, bright scarlet; quite solid. Usually heavy and firm in flesh, which makes it a desirable variety for family use and for canning. - Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., )4lh. $1.
Grand Pacific. We consider this easily the best Tomato for the home-garden. The color is purplish red; skin smooth; size large, single fruits often weigh i ^ pounds each. The flavor is excellent. Seeds of this unusual sort are comparatively scarce. Pkts. 10 cts, and 25 cts.
Stone Tomato
TURNIP
Seeds may be sown as early in the spring as the ground can be worked; main crop in
July or August, Sow in drills a foot or more sown in cornfields at the last cultivation. An ounce of seed will sow 200 feet of drill; an acre requires only 2 pounds.
Early Purple-Top Strap-Leaf. This is perhaps the one best Turnip for all-round growing, as the roots generally reach good size and have a mild flavor. The shape is not round, but rather flat. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts.
Purple-Top White Globe. Similar to the preceding variety, except that it is almost round in shape. In our opinion, there is no choice except where shape is concerned. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Xlb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts.
apart, or scatter broadcast; commonly
White Globe and Strap-Leaf Turnips
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Washburn Quality Grass Seed
Our grass seed mixtures should be sown at the rate of i pound to each 400 square feet, when they are used for starting new lawns. About half that quantity should be applied when old lawns are being renovated. If your lawn has bare spots, apply bone meal or sheep manure and a slight dusting of lime, sowing seed about a week later.
For mail orders, add 5 cts. for first pound and 1 ct. for each additional pound
Stinnv Place Mixture We have blended various grasses according to a
carefully tested formula. This mixture will pro- duce a heavy turf in a short time. It should be used everywhere, except for those spots which are in shade most of the day. Lb. 45 cts., 7 lbs. $2.75, 14 lbs. $5.25.
Place Mixture, north of your house, and in the shade of
■* your trees, there are patches which the sun doesn’t
often strike. This mixture will succeed there, while ordinary sorts would perish. Lb. 40 cts., 7 lbs. $2. 50, 14 lbs. I4.25.
Fancy Kentucky Blue Grass, This forms the basis of most lawn mix-
— — tures, and some people prefer to use it
alone, or in combination with the White Dutch Clover. Lb. 45c., 7 lbs. ^2.75, 14 lbs. $5.25.
Shady
White Dutch Clover,
Every lawn mixture has white Clover in it. If you care to have more Clover in your lawn, sow this alone, or with Kentucky Blue Grass. Lb. 85 cts., 5 lbs. I3.75.
Cauliflower
Wakefield Cabbage
Eggplant
Sturdy Vegetable Plants
To those gardeners who are unable to grow their own plants, and to those who realize that our healthy plants are stronger, earlier, and more productive than those they could raise themselves, we offer these vegetable plants “Ready to put in the Ground.’* If the plants are to be sent by mail, add 10 cents for the first hundred plants or less and 2 cents for each additional hundred for zones i and 2 (territory within 150 miles). For
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If Grand Pacific Tomatoes in berry boxes are to be sent by express, add $1 per dozen or less for packing. Express charges to be paid by customer.
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Specimen and Bed of Semple’s Branching Asters
Flower Seeds
Our list does not contain varieties which are not distinct. In many cases we have picked out, from a long list, one variety which we consider the best. We feel sure that our selection will meet with your satisfaction, as it is generally the choice of garden- lovers everywhere.
We have tried to get the very best seeds money can buy. When you consider that our first desire is to get quality, and that price is always considered after quality, you can understand why our prices are as low as we can make them.
Many flower seeds require exacting conditions for successful growth, and for that reason it is impossible for us to give a guarantee, but wejeel sure that if planting con- ditions are nearly right, and if directions are followed, the results will be all that you could desire. Most of the very small seeds should be covered about an eighth of an inch and pressed firmly into fine soil. Those which should be started indoors may be grown in small boxes, like early vegetables. Most of the ordinary annual flowers can be sown where they are to grow, when all danger of frost is past.
Ageratum
One of the best bedding plants; will be able to endure vagaries of sun and wind. Sow seed indoors and transplant to the open ground in May.
Blue Perfection. Although a dwarf variety, the growth will reach about 9 inches. The flowers are quite large, the color is the most desirable blue. Pkt. 10 cts., Xoz. 25 cts.
Alyssum
Maritimum. A large-flowering sort, with great, fragrant, white flowers borne in clusters. Probably the best for cutting. Pkt. 5 cts., yioz. 20 cts.
ALYSSUM, continued
Little Gem. For dwarf growth this is probably the best sort to use. It is a mass of bloom during the season, and is excellent for edging flower beds. Pkt. 5 cts., Xoz. 25 cts.
Antirrhinum • Snapdragon
If early flowers are desired, seeds should be sown under glass in February or March and transplanted, or the seeds may be planted where they are to grow, when the ground becomes warm.
Mixture of Large - flowered Va- rieties. Our customers have found this to contain all of the best sorts in variegated colors. Pkt. 10 cts., yioz. 30 cts.
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Aquilegia • Columbine
Long - spurred Varieties. Seeds planted in the open ground will usually produce blooming plants the first season, or if planted in August or September, vigorous plants will be produced early in spring. Our mixture contains a splendid strain of many colors, including white, yellow, orange, scarlet and pink. Pkt. lo cts.
Aster
Queen of the Market, Mixed Colors.
Probably the best extra-early Aster. Al- though the growth is not over a foot high, the blooms are desirable because of their earliness and size. Our mixture contains a broad range of colors. Pkt. lo cts., }ioz. 35 cts.
Queen of the Market, Early White.
Occasionally our customers ask for plain white Asters, as they do not desire the numerous colors found in our mixture. To these we offer our Queen of the Market, Early White, which combines all the good qualities of the mixture but produces flowers of but one color. Pkt. lo cts., ^oz. 50 cts.
Semple’s Late Branching. We can
supply these splendid Asters in six colors or in mixture. Flowers are large, with long petals; unusually good for cutting. Pink, purple, laven- der, crimson, white, light pink. Pkt. IOC., ^oz. 45c.
Balsam
Lady’s Slipper
Seed may be sown in the open ground in May, and it really seems no time at all be- fore large bushes are formed, with a multitude of large, rose - like flowers. Plants should be given plenty of room, and if they are not transplanted they should be thinned to stand 15 inches apart. Pkt. 5c., }4oz. 20c.
Beilis
English Daisy
Mixed Colors. This is an unusually good plant for shady locations. It is half- hardy, and, if protected by a good layer of straw or leaves, it will survive the winter, but the best results will be obtain- ed if the seed is sown every year. We offer only the mix- ture, as they are practically never massed in one color.
Pkt. 10 cts.
Calliopsis
Golden Wave. This is a dandy flower for cutting, and, although it is fairly well known in most localities, it is somewhat of a novelty. Blooms from the middle of the summer until killing frosts in the fall. Color is a brilliant yellow. Pkt. 5 cts., Xoz. 15 cts.
Campanula
Medium. Canterbury Bells. Sow
seeds in mid-April in rich soil and water each afternoon in dry weather. Transplant in July to permanent location, or set out temporarily in rows and transplant in October. A little straw should be thrown upon the bed for winter protection. Our mixture contains shades of white, pink, and blue. Pkt. 10 cts.
Candytuft
Repeated sowings should be made if flowers are wanted continuously The first sowing should be made in April, and re- peated later at monthly intervals. Flowers are splendid for edging, bedding, and are quite good for cutting.
Hyacinth-flowered White. A variety with large white blooms. Pkt. 5 cts., %oz. 20 cts.
Mixed Varieties. Prac- tically all of the colors will be found in this mixture. Pkt. 5 cts., %oz. 15 cts.
Cannas
Although these splendid plants are usually grown from roots, they are much cheaper when grown from seeds, and, in addition, you will obtain an infinite num- ber of varieties. Our mix- ture contains splendid shades of red and yellow in tall, medium and dwarf sorts.
Mixed Varieties. Pkt. 10 cts., J^OZ. 20 cts.
Cardinal Climber
This is a most desirable vine for porches or borders; it also serves to conceal ugly or inharmonious buildings. Although but recently in- troduced into this country, it has become very popular and if you have a place for a fast-growing vine, we feel sure that this will meet your needs. Pkt. 10 cts.
Antirrhinum. See page 13
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Calendula
Orange King. May be sown early in the spring and will produce blooms from early sum- mer until late autumn; they are excellent for cutting. Pkt. 5 cts,, }^oz. 20 cts.
Carnation
Chabaud’s Everblooming.
We offer a mixture of Chabaud’s Everblooming sorts. They bloom four to five months after planting and the flowers are always double and of good size. There is quite a diversity of colors in this assortment. Pkt. locts.
Early-flowering Mammoth Cosmos
Cobaea
Scandens. Although this rapid-climb- ing vine demands rich ground and plenty of water, its growth will amply repay the extra pains you may take. It produces large, purple flowers late in the fall. Many people consider it the best annual climber in America, as it makes a growth of 30 to 50 feet in a season, which means just 30 to 50 feet of beauty. Pkt. 10 cts., >^o?. 25 cts.
Cosmos
Although the fall season is rich with flowers, you will find few gardens without Cosmos. We carry two separate strains of seeds which we think are sufficient for any purpose.
Extra Early-flowering Varieties in Mixture. Flowers from these will be a month earlier than the Mammoth varie- ties. Pkt. 5 cts., J4oz. 15 cts.
Early - flowering Mammoth. An early-flowering strain of the varieties known as late-flowering. Occasionally some of the latter did not produce blooms before frost, and for that reason we selected this earlier strain. Pkt. 5 cts., ^oz. 25 cts.
Cypress Vine
Small, delicate, fern-like foliage, with an abundance of small, brilliant flowers, has made this vine exceedingly popular. Seed should be sown in May after first soaking in warm water for a few hours. Height is about 15 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., j^oz. 20 cts.
Castor Bean • Ricinus
Zanzibarensis. The rapid growth and immense leaves of this plant make it admirably adapted for purposes of screen- ing or backgrounds for small beds. Leaves are several feet across, and the growth of the entire plant usually exceeds 10 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.
Celosia • Cockscomb
Sow seeds outdoors in May. Excellent plants for the border. The plumes, or flowers may be dried for winter bouquets.
Plumosa. Mixed feathered varieties in a great range of colors. Pkt. 5 cts.
Childsii. Chinese Woolflower. Each plant is tipped with a large head of round, delicately petaled bloom. Pkt. 10 cts.
Centaurea
Imperialis, Royal Sweet Sultan, Mixed. The flowers are good sized and, when placed in water, last a long time. The seeds of our mixture will give blooms colored white, purple, lavender, and yellow. Pkt. 10 cts., ^oz. 35 cts.
Cyanus. Cornflower; Bachelor’s Button. These flowers are indispensable to any old-fashioned garden; they have long been favorites. Pkt. 5 cts., ^oz. 35 cts.
Cyanus, Emperor William. One of the best of the Cornflowers. Its brilliant bloom makes it quite distinctive. Pkt. 5 cts., L4OZ. 20 cts.
Coix
Lacryma-Jobi. The seeds resemble tear-drops; sometimes they are known as “Job’s Tears.” This is really an orna- mental grass; there are no true blooms. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts.
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Digitalis • Foxglove
Tall spikes, 3 to 5 feet high, are covered with small blooms at the tips. Our mixture contains a number of shades, all of which are beautifully spotted. Pkt. 10 cts.
Eschscholtzia
California Poppy
Good for cut-flowers. Usually grown in beds of good size, as the plant is too small to look well as a specimen. Pkt. 5 cts., ^oz. 15 cts.
Forget-me-not • Myosotis
Alpestris. If these are just given a little protection through the winter they will be quite hardy. Sow seed early in the spring, if early blooms are wanted. Alpestris is noted for its rich, indigo-blue flowers; it is easily the most effective dark blue variety. Pkt. 5 cts., ^oz. 15 cts.
Gourd
A rapid climber which combines utility and beauty. Many of the fruits when dried may be used as dippers or as toys for the children. Insects practically never bother the plants.
Mixture of Ornamental Varieties.
Pkt. 5 cts., yioz. 20 cts.
Gypsophila • Baby’s Breath
Seed should be sown several times dur- ing the season to keep up supply of blooms. We list only the double-flowering sort as it is far superior to the single sort. Pkt. 10 cts.
Helichrysum
Straw-Flower
Our mixture contains seeds of red, yellow, and white, and some intermediate colors. The blooms are not only effective in beds and borders, but they may be dried and used for interior decorations in winter. Pkt. 10 cts.
Four o’clock
Another of the old-fashioned garden favorites which has come into its own again. Generally opens its blooms at 4 o’clock in the afternoon. Our mixture contains va- rious colors. Pkt. 5 cts., >^oz. 15 cts.
Hollyhock
Seed should be sown in April or May, to produce flowers the following year. Good, rich soil will produce the best blooms, and water is needed in dry weather. Although they are classed as hardy perennials, seed should be sown every year, as the flowers borne on young plants are superior in every way.
The mixture we offer is one which combines a great diversity of colors; practically all of the blooms will be double. Pkt. 10 cts., ^oz. 25 cts.
Hyacinth Bean
Our seed mixture of this well- known climber has been selected for its rapid growth and pro- fusion of flowers; it includes the best colors. Seed should be sown in the open ground in May. There is nothing better for arbors and trellises ; insects never bother it. Pkt. 5 cts., >^oz. 15 cts.
Kochia makes a brilliant display
Kochia
Summer Cypress
A valuable ornamental plant used largely for edging and to provide a background for smaller flowers. The height will usually not exceed 2 feet. The globes of crimson bloom are always_ effect- ive. Pkt. 5 cts., >^oz. 15 cts.
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Larkspur
We list only two varieties, as we consider these the best of their respective classes. The Gold Medal Hybrids are perennial types, while Double Giant Hyacinth-flowered is an annual sort.
Gold Medal Hybrids. A mix- ture of the best named varieties. Large flowers are borne on spikes 2 feet long. Most of the blooms are in a light shade of blue. Pkt. lo cts.
Double Giant Hyacinth-flow- ered. Flowers are always double, borne on long spikes. Very showy; mixed colors. Pkt. lo cts., }ioz. 25 cts.
Lobelia
Crystal Palace. The dark foliage and dark blue flowers of this sort make it the most desirable for edging flower-beds. Seed should be sown in early spring where the plants are to grow. A little fertilizer applied when they are blooming will greatly improve the flowers and strengthen the plants. Pkt. 10 cts.
Lupinus
Japanese Morning-Glories
Mignonette
Machet. Repeated sowings should be made if blooms are wanted continuously. The first sowing outdoors can be made about April i. Fragrant flowers are borne in great numbers. Pkt. 5c., yioz. 25c.
Moonflower
Ipomoea grandiflora. On cloudy days and at night this vine will produce large white blooms. Excellent for porches, trel- lises, and for concealing old stumps, as it makes a rapid growth. Soak seeds in warm water the night before you plant them. Pkt. 10 cts., y^oz. 20 cts.
Morning-Glory
Imperial Japanese, Mixed. Some of the green leaves are spotted with yellow. Flowers range from white to carmine, with frequent blues and purples. Growth will be from 30 to 40 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., yioz. 15 cts.
Nicotiana
A variety of Flowering Tobacco. Flowers are produced practically all summer; they possess a distinctly unusual fragrance.
Sanderae Mixture. Includes many bril- liant colors. Pkt. 10 cts., yioz. 15 cts.
Showy perennials which grow to a height of 3 or 4 feet, and produce great spikes of blooms similar to Sweet Peas. Mixture of colors. Pkt. 10 cts.
Marigold
Blooms of all varieties of Marigold range from yellow to orange, with so little dif- ference (except to the expert eye) that we have decided to carry only two sorts; a mixture of dwarf and a mixture of tall varieties.
Tall Sorts. This mixture contains the best of the tall-growing French and African varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., }ioz. 40 cts.
Dwarf Sorts. These make an excellent border for taller sorts or other tall plants. Brilliant yellow blooms are carried far into the autumn. The flow- ers will be more freely produced if the soil is well pul- verized before the seed is sown. Natur- ally the yellow flow- ers are desired in luxuriant masses. Marigdld Pkt. 5c., yi oz. 40c.
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Nasturtium
These splendid garden flowers come in almost infinite varieties. There is much duplication, and there are only a few sorts worthy of separate mention. Most people do not desire solid colors in Nasturtiums, but prefer a mixture of different bright hues. For those who desire the solid effect we have listed two dark red varieties which are the best of their classes. The mixture can be depended upon to produce many flowers of different colors.
Pkts. 10 cts. and 25 cts., V4lh. 50 cts.
Mixture of Tall Sorts. The vines will grow from 8 to lo feet long and produce flowers of every Nasturtium color. Excel- lent for trailing over stone walls and for rockeries.
Dwarf Mixed. Very attractive for edging; the growth is uniform and the flowers are produced in great profusion.
King Theodore. This is a tall grower, with flowers of a deep velvety red. It is very handsome and for some purposes is more satisfactory than the mixture.
Empress of India. Dwarf sort, with dark foliage and deep crimson flowers. Splendid if uniformity of coloring is desired.
Pansy
International Mixture. There are many varieties of Pansies, but we have chosen this mixture as the best thing for our purpose. The people that come to us desire a mixture of different colors and dif- ferent kinds, and in this mixture we have
Nasturtiums will grow almost anywhere
Large - flower- ing, Double. In
this mixture we have a number of beauti- ful varieties, of dif- ferent colors, rang- ing from white to deep maroon, with various stripes and blotches. Pkt. 20 cts., 3 pkts. 50 cts.
Giants of Calif- ornia, Single. The flowers are un- usually large. Di- versity of color is great ; most of them have deep yellow throats. Pkt. 10 cts., 3 ffkts. 25 cts.
International Pansies
PANSY, continued
put about every desirable variety of Pansy we know. You will find it excellent for garden use. Pkts. 10 and 25 cts.
Petunia
Seed may be sown indoors in April and transplanted to the open ground in May. Single bedding sorts may be sown outdoors at the same time. Please remember that the double sorts have only a small percent- age of double flowers; the remainder are single, and of unusually good quality. Be
careful not to de- stroy the weak seed- lings, as they usually produce the best flowers.
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Phlox Drummondii
An unusually popular plant for the garden, not only because of its pretty flowers, but because it blooms in almost any kind of soil. Needs a sunny position and prefers a light loam, but if sunlight is provided no special conditions of soil need be observed. Seed may be sown in the open ground when the weather is settled.
Our Mixture of Large-flower- ing Sorts is notable for its range of color and the sturdy growth of the plants. Pkt. loc., J^oz. 30c.
Pinks • Dianthus
Seed can be sown under glass early in the spring and the young plants transplanted 8 inches apart. Well-manured soil should be used if large flowers are desired, but the results will be good no matter where the planting is made.
Double Japanese Mixture. This mix- ture contains practically all of the desirable sorts known as the Japanese Pinks. Flow- ers are large, with peculiar markings, stripes, and rings common to this group. Pkt. 5 cts., yioz. 25 cts.
Plumarius Mixture. Not all of these are double; some of them are semi-double. All of them have a decided clove fragrance. Pkt. 10 cts.
Phlox Drummondii
Poppy
Seeds should be sown where the plants are to bloom, either in spring or fall. Be- cause of their brilliant coloring and the timeliness of their blooms, they are favor- ites all over the country.
Shirley. Most of the blooms of this mixture are distinguished by their bril- liancy of color. The number of colors is so great that scarcely two flowers will be alike. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., j4oz. 15 cts.
Oriental Hybrids. Our mix- ture of these perennials includes many different sorts, averaging 2 to 5 feet in height and with many variations in color and form. Pkt. 10 cts., }ioz. 25 cts.
Giants of California Petunias
Portulaca • Rose Moss
This is one of the best bedding plants, requiring practically no care. The pretty little flowers will be at their best in hot sun and sandy soil that would prevent other plants from making any growth. Since the average height is only 6 inches, it is best adapted to beds and edgings.
Mixture of Single Sorts. White, Crimson, Yellow, and Scarlet will be found in this mix- ture. Pkt. 5 cts., }ioz. 25 cts.
Mixture of Double Sorts. The blooms resemble miniature roses and the variety of coloring remarkable. Pkt. 10 cts.
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Pyrethrum
Hybridum. Hardy garden plants with large blooms of rose hues and different shades of pink. They remain in bloom a long time. Pkt. lo cts.
Salpiglossis
Emperor, Mixed. The beautiful blooms, which last from August until frost, are funnel-shaped and quite large. The variety we offer is in mixed colors, but it is distinct from other sorts in that it forms only one leading stem, upon which the mass of beautiful golden-veined flowers is borne. Pkt. lo cts., yioz. 25 cts.
Salvia
This is an old favorite; the brilliant red flowers of Scarlet Sage have been garden standbys for years and years. Seed may be sown in the open ground in May.
Clara Bedman, or Bonfire. At the head of the Scarlet Sages because of its erect spikes of flowers and the deep green of the foliage. The contrast is unusual, Pkt. 10 cts., yioz. 50 cts.
Shasta Daisy
Large-flowered. Seed may be started indoors or may be sown where the plants are to stand. Pinching back the early growth makes the plants more shapely. The flowers are of good size, with pure white petals and centers of golden yellow, Pkt. 10 cts.
Shasta Daisies
Scabiosa • Mourning Bride
Seed should be sown after the weather is settled in the spring. Blooms will come early in July and continue until nipped by the frost. As the flowers are borne on long stems, they are excellent for cutting and will keep in good condition for almost a week. Our mixtures contain tones of white, rose, pink, and purple. Pkt. 5 cts., }ioz. 25 cts.
Stocks
Large-flowering Ten Weeks. Annuals which were grown over two hundred and fifty years ago as “Gilliflowers.” They are more popular now than ever before, largely because of the reviving interest in old- fashioned flowers. If seeds are sown under glass in February or March, the plants will begin flowering in July. Pkt. 10 cts.
Mammoth Russian Sunflower
Sunflowers
Magnificent effects can be formed with these flowers if they are seen from a distance, but they are almost too large for close examination. Seed should be planted in the open ground when the weather is settled.
New Miniature. This sort is valuable for cutting, as the entire growth is only 3 or 4 feet high, and the size of the flowers is small. Pkt. 5 cts., }ioz. 15 cts.
Globosus flstulosus. The flowers are huge and borne on tall, heavy stalks. This is a hardy, double variety. Pkt. 5 cts., }4oz. 15 cts.
Mammoth Russian. We believe this is the largest Sunflower grown, and it should be your choice if you desire a va- riety for seed production, as this kind will produce the most seeds. Oz. 5 cts.
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Sweet Peas
Wild Cucumber
A rapid-growing climber, with manjr white flowers in feathery clusters. Pkt. 5 cts., yioz. 15 cts.
Zinnia
A showy annual, growing 15 inches to 2 feet in height. Flowers large, Yellow, Red, Striped, and Mottled. Pkt. 10 cts., }ioz. 20 cts.
A deep, rich soil should be used for the bed, with a heavy dressing of well-rotted manure. The seeds should be sown as early as the ground can be worked properly. Do not neglect the plants during dry weather; they should be watered regularly. Cut the blooms daily if you desire flowers con- tinuously; if they start to run to seed, they are through blooming for the season.
This year we are offering only the Spencer type of Sweet Pea, sometimes known as “Orchid- flowering” because of the excep- tional size of the .flowers. Their petals are usually fluted and they are ordinarily preferred to the other types.
Pkts. 10 and 25 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4 ozs. $1.50
White Spencer Sweet Peas
Verbena
A low-growing, sweetly scented annual; flowers of varying colors in tones of white, pink, red, blotched, and spotted. Our mix- ture of “Mammoth” varieties contains a great range of colors. Pkt. i oc. , 3 pkts. 2 5c.
Types of our Zinnia Mixture
Wild-Flower Garden
We have placed in this mixture over forty varieties of flower seeds, in such pro- portions that they will make a display from early June until frost. In this are not only old and standard varieties, but some of the newer, improved sorts. You are liable to find in this mixture some flowers to which you have not already been introduced, but which you will welcome in your garden after you have experienced the delight of enjoying them. Pkt. 10 cts.
Asia Ohn. Lavender tinted with mauve; large blooms.
Blanche Ferry. Standards carmine-rose; wings are snowy white.
Countess Spencer. Soft rosy pink throat.
King Edward. Brilliant crim- son-scarlet.
White Spencer. Enormous blooms borne upon long, strong stems; color pure white.
Mixture of Spencer Varieties. All
of the above and other sorts in mixture.
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Garden and Greenhouse Plants
Due to the difficulty with which some of the plants may be started at home, we have decided to carry some of them through the delicate seedling stage. By transplanting and potting we have made strong and sturdy plants out of them, plants which can almost be guaranteed to give results. Some of these require the most expert care when they are young to be successful; others, like geraniums, cannot easily be propagated by seeds.
Alyssum
Little Gem. Good plant for borders; frequently used for edging beds of larger flowers, 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100.
Aster
These are the same varieties as we list in our flower seed department. The plants we offer are strong and well developed.
Queen of the Market. White and Mixed Colors. 5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., $2.50 per 100.
Semple’s Branching Asters. Pink, White, Purple, Lavender, Crimson, and Mixed Colors. 5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., $2.50 per 100.
Begonia
Vernon. Admirably adapted for plant- ing out in the flower bed, as they bloom almost continuously. Although they are easily raised from seed, we offer well- started plants to those people who have not proper facilities for home culture. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $14 per 100.
Ganna
These are really tropical plants and re- quire good treatment if they are to do their best. They will disappoint you if they are planted in stiff clay soil, but if you manure the soil heavily and water frequently, they are magnificent.
GANNA, continued
Charles Henderson. Splendid red flowers, borne on spikes 3 feet tall. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $14 per 100.
King Humbert. Huge, brilliant orange- scarlet flowers, striped with crimson, tend to make this variety the most popular sort in the United States. It combines the large flowers of the Italian sorts with desir- able dark bronze foliage. 5 feet tall. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $14 per 100.
Yellow King Humbert. 5 feet tall. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $14 per 100.
Mrs. Kate Gray. The blooms are un- usually large, many of them measuring 4 to 5 inches across. Color is a rich orange- scarlet, dotted with yellow. Height approx- imately 6 feet. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $14 per 100.
Cobaea
We are able to furnish strong plants in April and May. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz.
Carnation
We can furnish strong, sturdy plants in shades of white, pink, and red. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz.
Coleus
We usually have on hand six or eight of the standard varieties, and will be glad to supply any variety you wish. Strong plants, IOC. each, $i per doz., $6.50 per 100.
Many of the plants in our list are excellent for porch boxes
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Chrysanthemum
Out list of varieties grows constantly, but as we do not always have plants of special varieties, we are listing them here only by colors. You may be sure that the plants we offer are producers of splendid blooms. We should prefer that you specify the selection by color, but if you care for a variety, we shall be glad to inform you whether or not we grow it. We can supply plants in March, April, and May. For hardy varieties see Hardy Perennials, page 25. Our stock of these will be at its height in April, May, and June. 15 cts. each, I1.50 per doz.
Fern
Nephrolepis. Boston Fern. When Ferns are planted, care should be taken that they are placed in good soil. They should be watered carefully during dry weather and they will always succeed better in shady locations. Prices vary according to the size of the plants, from 40c. to $4 ea.
Geranium
In our list of Geraniums we have tried to offer the best varieties in the single and double classes, classified according to color. The plants we offer will stand up well under the weather, and bloom profusely. They will be on hand in May and June.
SINGLE
Mrs. E. G. Hill. Salmon-pink.
DOUBLE
General Grant. Bright, attractive red.
S. A. Nutt. Deeper shade of red than General Grant.
La Favorite. Pure white.
Mme. Glode. Dark pink.
Mme. Landry. Lighter pink than Mme. Glode.
Ruby. Beautiful dark red sort.
Jean Viaud. Exceedingly bright pink.
PRICE OF ALL GERANIUMS
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Heliotrope
Blue. The sweet perfume of the blooms of this plant makes it most desirable for indoors and in the garden. Supplied in April and June. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz.
Ivy
German and Kenilworth. These plants are excellent for flower-boxes and hanging-baskets. April and June. 15 cts. each, 1 1. 50 per doz.
Moon-Vine
Rapid-growing, climbing vine, well adapted to arbors and for producing shade on porches. We can supply strong plants in April and May. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz.
Pansy
The plants which we offer are grown from our strain of seed known as the Inter- national Pansy Mixture. (See Pansy seed, page 18.) These plants will produce flowers with huge blooms and splendid coloring. Many people have difficulty in raising Pansies from seed, and these plants will offer the solution to their problem. 10 cts. each, $i per doz., $7 per 100.
Petunia
We usually have the best sorts in May and June. At this time, of course, they are in bud and bloom. The colors are assorted. They will grow best in a warm, sunny location. Plant them from 18 to 24 inches apart.
Single Varieties. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $12 per 100.
Salvia
Clara Bedman. We consider this so far ahead of the other varieties that it is the only sort which we offer, either in seed or plants. Plants are free-flowering; blooms are superbly rich in coloring. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $14 per 100.
Verbena
Quicker results can be obtained by using these plants than by sowing seed in the open ground. Our strain of plants is ex- ceptionally fine and they are equally good for outdoor bordering or for window-boxes. They produce splendid clusters of bloom. 10 cts. each, $i per doz., $6.50 per 100.
Vinca
Excellent for window-boxes and hanging- baskets. We can supply plants with plain or with variegated leaves. Each Doz.
Plain or variegated $0 15 $1 50
Large plants 25 2 75
Tradescantia • Wandering Jew
We have a very good selection of plants with variegated or plain leaves. Strong plants, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.
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Bulbs for Summer Culture
With the exception of Caladiums, all bulbs are sent postpaid on receipt of price
Caladium
Commonly called Elephant’s Ear. They may be grown outside during the summer months. Fine for lawn planting, as they are quite decorative. A good, moist lo- cation, with plenty of rich soil, is required if they are to attain their proper growth. Medium-sized bulbs, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.; large bulbs, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. If wanted by mail, add 5 cents for first bulb and i cent for each additional bulb.
Dahlia
We think we have selected the best va- rieties of each distinct color.
20 cts. each, $2 per doz.
Madam Van Loon. Orange.
Jack Rose. Dark red.
Mrs. Charles Turner. Yellow.
Robert Bloomfield. White.
Sylvia. Pink.
Cinnamon Vine
The pretty markings of the leaves and their shape, which is similar to that of a heart, makes this vine unusually attractive as a provider of shade and for the praise- worthy use of covering undesirable build- ings and stumps. Strong roots, 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz.
Madeira Vine
Numerous racemes of feathery white flowers, delightfully fragrant; attractive leaves. Attractive green foliage and yellow
MADEIRA VINE, continued
flowers in June. It is fast-growing and will soon cover a large space. Large tubers, 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz.
Gladioli
Mrs. Frank Pendleton
No flowers have come into greater pop- ularity in recent years than the Gladioli. They are noted for their free-flowering habits, beauty of color, and the fact that they will grow successfully almost anywhere.
The varieties we list are superior to any others which we have tested.
America. Ex- cellent for cutting and bedding.
Color a beautiful flesh-pink; tex- ture of the flower remarkable. 7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100.
Mrs. Frances King. Brilliant scarlet. 7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz. $4.50 per 100.
Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Large, grace- ful, bright pink blooms with rich carmine blotches in the throat. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $7 per 100.
Schwaben. Light yellow blooms with deep red blotches. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $8.50 per 100.
Halley. General effect is a lovely sal- mon-pink, although the lower segments are blotched yellow, with carmine markings. 7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100.
Peace. Huge white blooms with claret blotch in lower petal, feathered with pale lilac. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $7 per 100.
Mixed Varieties. This mixture con- tains a great range of different colors, and is particularly adapted to large massed plantings. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., $2, per 100.
Tuberose
Dwarf Excelsior Pearl. Because of its superiority to others it is practically the only sort known. The waxy white double blooms are extremely fragrant; they are frequently used in bouquets and may be easily produced indoors. 10 cts. each, $i per doz.
Show Dahlia
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Hardy Perennials
Almost every garden needs more Hardy Perennials. Some of them can be raised from seed, but most of them are obtained from florists, for then you are sure of sturdy plants which will produce plenty of beautiful flowers. After getting a start, most perennials require but little attention and will bloom year after year. They should be fertilized occasionally and well watered in unusually dry weather, but they certainly do not need the fussing and attention in the spring months that annuals require.
Anemone
Known as “Japanese Windflower.” A dainty autumn bloomer, bearing its flowers on long stems from August until heavy frosts arrive; quite valuable for cutting.
Queen Charlotte. Large, semi-double, rosy pink flowers. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Whirlwind. Semi-double; pure white. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Aquilegia • Columbine
None of the hardy plants are more ele- gant or more graceful. They should be used freely wherever it is desirable to re- lieve the stiffness of a formal planting. Good for cut-flowers.
Chrysantha. The blooms are solid yellow, of good size. Grows 3 feet high; blooms in June. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Caerulea. Pure white petals and deep blue sepals distinguish this flower. Since the blooms retain their freshness over quite a period, it is a good sort for cutting.
25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Asclepias
Butterfly Weed
Tuberosa. Bright orange flowers are borne in July and Au- gust, making a remarkable dis- play. The seed-pods are interest- ing, too. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Aster
Needs no attention from one year to the other, yet the blooms are always bright in the fall months. We should not make a hardy border without including some of these. Most other flowers of the garden are past when these plants are producing their greatest number of blooms.
The flowers continue their bril- liant display until they are nipped by severe frosts.
Climax. Lavender-blue. 35 cts. each, I3.50 per doz.
Campanula
Carpatica. Harebell. Although the growth is only 8 inches tall, the clear blue flowers grow in tight tufts and make a splen- did appearance. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Medium. Canterbury Bell. The bell- shaped flowers are very handsome, and may be had in three colors. Mixed sorts. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Chrysanthemums
To get the best results, rich soil should form the bed and from time to time ma- nure should be added. Plants obtained from us may be set out any time before July I, and they will bloom the same season. They are practically the last flowers of the garden to bloom before the killing frosts. The varieties here are similar in all respects with the exception of color, and we have followed the names w'ith sim- ple color descriptions.
SEE PAGE 26 FOR VARIETIES
Hardy Chrysanthemum
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The tall spikes of Delphinium are very stately
Coreopsis
Lanceolata grandiflora. Be- gins to bear golden yellow flowers in June and continues all sum- mer. It is invaluable for cutting. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Delphinium
Larkspur
There is no better plant in the list for producing a continuous mass of flowers throughout the summer. The flower-spikes vary from 3 to 6 feet in height, depend- ing largely upon the treatment they receive.
Belladonna. Blooms of a transparent light blue. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Formosum. The old-fash- ioned, well-known sort. Prob- ably appears to best advantage when placed before the back- ground of shrubbery. 25 cts. each, ^^2.50 per doz.
Dictamnus
Fraxinella. Gas Plant. Foli- age is quite fragrant and the flowers are curiously shaped. In dry weather the plant emits an inflammable vapor. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS, continued 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Flora. Dark yellow.
Globe d^Or. Light yellow.
Gold Nugget. Yellow, slightly tinged with red.
Julia la Gravere. Dark, intense red.
Model of Perfection. A pure, flawless white.
Queen of Bulgaria. Dark pink.
Rhoda. Delicate light pink.
Shasta Daisy
Chrysanthemum maximum
The plants give a continuous supply of flowers for cutting. The large, white blooms appear continually from June to October. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Clematis
Recta. Reaches a height of 2 to 3 feet, bearing an abundance of white blooms in August or September. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz.
Digitalis • Foxglove
In the last few years these have become exceedingly popular and they are now found in the most formal gardens as well as the old-fashioned, careless sort, which seem to have a place for everything that blooms. The flower stalks frequently attain a height of 4 to 6 feet.
Gloxiniaeflora. Finely spotted blooms in shades of white, rose, and purple. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Eulalia
These ornamental grasses are excellent for division lines between property, or they may be used as a background for flower- beds.
Gracillima univittata. The narrow green leaves have a velvety white midrib. 35 cts. each, I3.50 per doz.
Japonica variegata. The leaves are striped with white and green, and the stalks terminate in flower-spikes. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz.
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Funkia • Day Lily
In July and August this plant bears numerous lily-like, fragrant flowers. Moist, shady locations are best.
Subcordata grandiflora. Broad leaves and pure white flowers. 25 cts. each, $2^50 per doz.
Variegata. The enormous leaves have a fluted white edge which adds much to their attractiveness. 25 cts. each, $2. 50 per doz.
Gaillardia
These plants produce a gorgeous effect whether in beds or massed. The large brown-centered flowers are surrounded with scarlet-crimson rings, while the outer border is always orange or yellow. The bloom is practically continuous, which makes this a splendid cutting flower.
Grandiflora. Large flowers in mixed shades. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Hemerocallis
F'lava. The long, narrow leaves of this plant are crowned in June with fragrant, lemon-colored flowers, from 3 to 4 inches across. A number of plants in a large bed produce a pleasing effect. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Hollyhock
This old favorite is well known every- where. It prefers deep, rich soil, and plants will not succeed if the roots are liable to be under water for any length of time. The spikes are in flower practically the entire summer. We can supply a number of colors. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Iris germanica
The plain bed of Flags with its deep blue flowers is no longer a necessity, for the more recent sorts may be obtained in new and original colors. In our list we have placed those which seem to us most dis- tinctive and beautiful. Some of them are seedlings of comparatively recent in- troduction; others have a well-established reputation. All of the varieties we list are quite different in coloring.
Prices, unless otherwise noted, 20 cts. each, $1.75 per doz., $12 per 100
Candicans. Soft light blue, quite su- perior to the usual Iris blue.
^ Honorabilis. Golden yellow standards ; rich mahogany-brown falls.
Mme. Chereau. General effect is white, but the flower is made most unusual by its delicate blue margins.
IRIS GERMANICA, continued
Mrs. H. Darwin. Standards are white, /with crimson veins near the base; falls creamy white, veined with crimson.
Pallida dalmatica. The blooms are considerably larger than those of the usual German Iris. Color delicate blue. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Queen of May. Soft rose-lilac, almost pink.
Walneri. Standards are lavender; falls purple-lilac.
Iris pumila • Dwarf Iris
Because of the dwarf growth these will be found most useful for planting in front of the taller varieties, or for edging beds of any taller flowers. We can supply them in either Purple or White. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Lavandula
Vera. Sweet Lavender. Delightfully fragrant flowers, blue in color, borne in July and August. Plants should be given some slight protection through the winter. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz.
Iris germanica, Mrs. H. Darwin
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Osmunda
Cinnamomea. Cinnamon Fern. The fronds are a delicate pale green ; grows 3 feet tall. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz.
Festiva Maxima Peonies
PEONY, continued
Couronne d’Or. Pure white, with a ring of yellow stamens around a tuft of center petals. Blooms freely. Late.
Delicatissima. Strong, tall grower; free blooming; pale lilac-rose; medium, early.
Felix Crousse. Typical bomb type, with brilliant red petals, solid color all through. The fragrance is quite pleasing.
Festiva Maxima. Center is pure white, flecked with crimson, outer petals are occasionally lilac when they first open. Medium early. This is probably the best variety for cut-flowers.
Fragrans. Dark pink flowers of the bomb type. Medium tall and of vigorous growth; good cut-flower sort.
Humei. Globular rose type. ^ The blooms are cherry-pink, tipped with silver; cinnamon fragrance. Blooms very late in the season.
Reevesii. An early sort with outer petals deep rose, changing to white in the center.
Lychnis
Chalcedonica. Lamp Flower. Large heads of brilliant scarlet flowers are borne in June on stalks 2 to 3 feet tall. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Monarda
Papaver
Orientale. Oriental Poppy. If you are looking for a plant which produces flashy flowers, this is certainly what you want. The blooms are truly gorgeous. The vivid scarlet petals are relieved in the center by splotches of black. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.
Didyma. Oswego Tea. Another showy brilliant perennial with scar- let flowers. The blooms are quite fragrant, and are produced profusely no matter what soil conditions are given the plants 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Peony
Peonies require good, rich soil with an open, sunny position, but need no protection whatever, even in the most severe winters. They are generally superior to roses in color and fragrance, and the cultivation is much simpler. Practically all they need is a liberal supply of water dur- ing the growing season. Peonies have been greatly improved during recent years, and the new forms are far ahead of the old sorts in size and quality of blooms.
75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz.
Miss Lingard Phlox. See page 29
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Phlox
Given a well-manured soil, Phloxes will succeed almost anywhere; their only re- quirement is plenty of water in the growing season. The blooming season starts in the beginning of July, but by pinching the tops of the plants before the buds have formed, they will bloom much later. By repeating this process, the blooming season may be thrown late into the fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted at least every three years.
Prices, except where noted, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $14 per 100
Andreas Hofer. A splendid pure white sort.
Bridesmaid. Pure white, with a crim- son center.
Coquelicot. A rare shade of orange- scarlet.
Frau Antoine Buchner. Dwarf; large white flowers.
Jeanne d’Arc. Fine, late, white sort.
Miss Lingard. The earliest white va- riety; long heads of good-sized flowers. Blooms from June to September. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100.
Mrs. Jenkins. Free blooming white va- riety, Quite early.
Pantheon. Cerise-salmon, with white center; spikes are large and bronzy.
Prof. Schliemann. Salmon-rose with carmine eye.
R. P. Struthers. Bright rosy red, with a crimson center. A most distinctive variety.
Platycodon
Grandiflorum. Balloon Flower. Slen- der stems bear numerous, blue, bell-shaped flowers from July till late September, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Pyrethrum
Roseum. Growth is i to 2 feet high.
The flowers are double, all shades of pink. 25c. each, $2.50 per doz.
Rudbeckia • Conef lower
These perennials are varieties that may be used for naturalizing. Some of them are quite valuable for cutting,
25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Golden Glow. Double flowers, yellow as gold, 5 to 6 feet.
Newmanii. Flowers deep yellow, with brown centers.
Purpurea. Purple Coneflowers. Petals are reddish purple; centers cone-shaped disks of brown.
Statice
Latifolia. Sea Pink. Broad, luxuriant foliage and spikes of lilac flowers have made this perennial exceedingly popular for rockwork and for massing in front of shrub growth. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Stokesia
Cyanea. Cornflower Aster. Large, blue flowers, up to 4 inches in diameter, are produced from July to October. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Sweet William
These old-time favorites bear, during May and June, a profusion of flowers in all shades of red and white. Our mixture con- tains a great diversity of colors. Do not fail to try a dozen or so of these in a bed upon the lawn; you will be delighted- with their brilliant tufts of bloom. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Tritoma
Pfitzeri. Red-Hot-Poker Plant. Beside the peculiar shape and intense scarlet of the blooms, this plant is particularly val- uable because its blooming season occurs when the blooms of most other hardy flowers are spent and gone. Will grow any- where, but does best when well fertilized. It is hardy if given protection, but the roots keep best when buried in sand in a cool cellar. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz.
Yucca
Filamentosa. Adam’s Needle. Stout spikes of white flowers are produced in spring from rosettes of sword-like leaves. The height sometimes reaches 6 feet. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Stokesia cyanea
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Hydrangea panictilata grandifiora is frequently used for foundation plantings. See page 31
Ornamental Flowering Shrubs
Although formerly the only shrubs people planted about their homes were the ones which they got from their friends, it is now customary to obtain ornamental plants from reliable growers. Formerly your grounds were adorned with what your neighbors liked; now it is possible for you to arrange them to suit your own tastes. Shrubs are used for almost everything imaginable about the home-grounds. They are used for foundation plantings, to hide the ugly line where the house joins the ground; are fine as hedges; and still retain their decorative features when massed artistically upon the lawn.
It is well to remember that the results are effective only when a quantity of the shrubs are grouped together. Too often people place one or two alone and are satisfied with the blooms which reward their pains. Think how much greater the effect would be if a number of these shrubs were grouped, so that instead of a single plant you would have a multitude of blooms.
On large estates shrubs are chiefly used to obtain certain color effects. They are sometimes planted so far away from the house that the eye is not able to detect any distinct blooms or features of the plant; the only thing visible is the mass of color. Your place cannot be too large nor too small for a planting of shrubs. The small place finds them particularly valuable to screen the porch, for which they are better than any climbing vine. In a large place you can find so many uses for them that it would be use- less to enumerate the list here. There is more danger of having too few than of having too many.
Althaea • Rose of Sharon
Late in the summer, when few other shrubs are in bloom, the Altheas are at their best. Large showy blossoms are produced along the entire length of the young shoots. The plants stand severe pruning and for that reason make excel- lent hedges.
75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz.
Boule de Feu. Large, red, double flowers.
Jeanne d’Arc. Double; pure white blooms.
Rosea. Beautiful double pink blooms.
Totus albus. Pure white; single.
Violacea. Deep violet; double.
Aralia
Pentaphylla. The slender, prickly branches are covered with lustrous foliage Unusually handsome. 6oc. each, $6 per doz.
Spinosa. The plant has a gigantic terminal plume of white blooms in July, followed by bright berries. Grows 6 to 8 feet high. $i each, $9 per doz.
Berberis
Thunbergii. Japanese Barberry. Easily the best plant for low hedges. The long, slender limbs are covered with spines. The plants are green all summer and in winter are covered with scarlet berries. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $30 per 100.
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Bud die ia
Variabilis. Long racemes of rosy lilac flowers are borne throughout the summer and are distinguished by an orange spot in the center. Pot-plants (bloom the first season), 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz.
Cephalanthus
Occidentalis. Button Bush. A good shrub for a damp location. The growth is dense and the dark green, leafy background is studded with clusters of white, fragrant flowers in July. 60 cts. each, $6 per doz.
Cornus
Lutea. Yellow-stemmed Dogwood. The creamy white flowers are followed by white berries. The bark is a brilliant yel- low which contrasts well with almost any- thing you can plant near it. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz.
Sibirica. In the winter the bark on the young growth is a brilliant red. White berries follow the pure white flowers. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz., $50 per 100,
Deutzia
Gracilis. Forms a feathery bush about 2 feet high which blooms in May. Branches are covered with pure white flowers. 60 cts. each, $6 per doz.
Lemoinei. Growth is somewhat stronger than that of the previous variety. The leaves are longer and the flowers are grown in large clusters in early summer. 60 cts. each, $6 per doz.
Diervilla • Weigela
Most varieties bloom in late May or early June. Almost any soil will produce good specimens of large, trumpet-shaped flowers.
Candida. Makes a strong growth and produces large numbers of white flowers. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz,
Hybrida, Eva Rathke. Dwarf in growth but remarkably free-flowering. Flowers are deep, rich red. $i each, $10 per doz.
Rosea. Rose-colored flowers. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz.
Elaeagnus
Angustifolia. Silver Thorn. Valuable for its yellow flowers and woolly leaves. 75 cts. each, I7.50 per doz.
Euonymus
Alatus. Grows 10 feet high and makes an excellent hedge. Foliage turns to bril- liant shades of scarlet in fall. each.
Hydrangea arborescens sterilis
Forsythia
Intermedia. Golden Bell. Very pro- ductive of bright golden yellow flowers. Frequently blooms when snow is still on the ground, 75 cts. eacji, $7.50 per doz.
Hydrangea
One of the most popular shrubs in the United States. The large flower-heads last for a month or more in perfect condition.
Arborescens sterilis. Hills of Snow. Masses • of small white flowers in early summer. $i each, |io per doz.
Paniculata grandiflora. Immense panicles of white flowers. Makes a splen- did display in summer and early fall; fre- quently used for foundation and mass plantings. The flower-heads are sometimes cut and used as house decorations during the winter. $1 each, |io per doz.
Ligustrum
Amurense. Amoor River Privet. Quite similar to California Privet but with smaller leaves. It is nearly evergreen. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $30 per 100.
Regelianum. Regel’s Privet. The horizontal bending branches of this Privet are completely covered in winter with small black berries. When planted with Berheris Thunhergii it is exceedingly orna- mental. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz.
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Lonicera
Morrowii. Japanese Honeysuckle. White flowers and pretty red fruit. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz.
Tatarica. Pink blooms in May are fol- lowed by red berries, which remain on the shrub until late in the fall. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz.
Philadelphus
Coronarius. The old-fashioned Mock Orange. Bushes grow large and will attain a height of 10 feet. White flowers; quite fragrant. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz.
Prunus
Japonica rubra fl.-pl. This shrub bears an abundance of small, double, rose- like flowers. |i each.
Pyrus
Angustifolia. Bechtel’s Double-flower- ing Crab. Forms a tall tree, 2 inches in diameter. Flowers are large and double, coming in early spring. Grows 3 to 4 feet tall. $1.25 each.
Rhodotypos
Kerrioides. White Kerria. A medium- sized shrub with handsome foliage and large white flowers, followed by black berries. Blooms the latter part of May. 60 cts. each, $6 per doz.
Rhus
Glabra. Smooth Sumac. Forms a low tree 10 to 15 feet high, with compound leaves. Its blooms in July are followed by crimson fruit clusters which hang all winter. Foliage is beautiful in autumn. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz.
Typhina. Staghorn Sumac. Very picturesque. The flowers produced in June and July are followed by red fruit. Particularly effective when it is trained to tree form. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz.
Ribes
Aureum. Missouri Flowering Currant. Valuable because of its wealth of brilliant flowers in early spring. The leaves are quite glossy. The fragrant, yellow flowers are fol- lowed by dark brown fruits. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz.
Philadelphus coronarius has very fragrant blooms
Rosa
Rubrifolia. Red-leaved Rose. The foliage is purplish red and the flowers are small and single. The red seed-pods make this Rose a good one to plant among shrubs which bear white berries. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz.
Rugosa. Single flowers of a beautiful rosy crimson followed by large berries. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz.
Setigera. Illinois Rose. A splen- did Rose for naturalizing, as it is extremely hardy and seldom at- tacked by insects. Flowers are flesh- pink. 60 cts., each, $6 per doz.
Satnbucus
Canadensis. Common Elder. Large racemes of white flowers which give way to black, edible berries. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz.
Canadensis laciniata. Cut- Leaf Elder. Fern-like leaves feature this Elder. Very effective for mass plantings. 60 cts. each, $6 per doz.
Nigra aurea. Golden Elder. The golden yellow leaves of this Elder make a splendid contrast when it is planted among other shrubs. The flowers are white. It is possible to prune this into a small bush , otherwise it will attain a height of 10 to 15 feet. 60 cts. each, $6 per doz.
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Syringa • Lilac
Persica. The old species with slender branches and narrow leaves. The pale lilac flowers are very fragrant and are borne in large panicles late in the spring. $i each, $10 per doz.
Spiraea
All the species are very hardy, and the fact that they will grow in almost any soil does not detract from their popularity. They are useful as specimens, in borders, for screens; in fact, they may be used practically anywhere. They always present a striking appearance. A col- lection of different sorts is most satis- factory.
Anthony Waterer. Bright crim- som blooms all summer, if the old flower-heads are removed. 75 cts. «ach, I7.50 per doz.
Billiardii. The rich pink flowers are borne in dense panicles. 75 cts. «ach, I7.50 per doz.
Opulifolia. Ninebark. Flat clus- ters of white flowers are borne in June.
The growth made by this sort is considerably stronger than that of the other varieties. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz.
Van Houttei. Bridal Wreath. This is possibly the best of the collection. It is popular in landscape work. The branches droop with a remarkable grace when laden with their multitudes of white flowers in the spring. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz.
Symphoricarpos
Racemosus. Snowberry. Rose-colored flowers are borne in June and July, al- though they are quite inconspicuous. The pure white fruits, quite good size, are borne late in the fall. 75c. each, $7.50 per doz.
Vulgaris. Indian Currant. Quite sim- ilar to the variety above except that the fruits are red and are produced in clusters along the stems. 60 cts. each, $6 per doz.
Viburnum • Arrow-wood
This group of shrubs blooms lavishly in the spring. Pretty fruits changing to red or purple in the fall, follow the flowers.
Dentatum. Green leaves, which change to purple and red. Yellowish flowers. $i each, $10 per doz.
Lentago. Sheepberry. Takes the form of a small tree. White flowers are followed by black fruits. $i each, $10 per doz.
Opulus. High-Bush Cranberry. White flowers and scarlet berries. $i each, $10 per doz.
Sterile. Snowball. Has great clusters of white flowers. |i each, $10 per doz.
Fruit of Viburnum Opulus
Tamarix
Hispida aestivalis. The bluish foliage and carmine-rose flowers are quite hand- some. 3 to 4 feet. 75c. each, $7.50 per doz.
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Tea and Hybrid Tea Roses
The development of the Tea and Hybrid Tea Roses has proceeded in such rapid fashion within the last few years that it is almost impossible for any seedsman or nur- seryman to list all of the existing varieties. On the other hand, many of the new varieties differ so little from their parents that the new qualities, that is, the “improvements,” are only evident to the most expert eye.
In our assortment we have avoided any duplication of variety. We have in our collection of Roses only the best varieties, and those which we list of the same colors are so distinct in varietal characteristics as to be worthy of separate classification. For that reason, you may feel secure if you order different sorts of the same color from us, because the Roses will be entirely unlike in other particulars.
All of the Roses of the Tea and Hybrid Tea varieties flower continually from June till frost.
PLANTING DIRECTIONS
Roses need plenty of sunlight. Make the soil fine and keep it well loosened about the plants. Set the Roses about 15 inches apart. A heavy mulch of strawy manure or grass clippings may be applied in June, and, if this is heavy enough (it should be 3 inches deep) no further cultivation will be needed. Water copiously once a week if the weather is dry, and keep the weeds pulled. In autumn, before the ground freezes, mound up the dirt about the plant; after the ground is frozen hard, put 3 to 4 inches of hay on the bed. In the spring the litter may be removed and the bed leveled. Cut back the vigorous shoots and cut out the weak ones.
For May delivery, all our Roses will be priced at 35 cts. each, $3.75 per doz.
Mrs. Aaron Ward. Pure Indian-yellow; as attractive in bloom as in bud.
Sunburst. Deep yellow; buds are particularly handsome.
White Maman Cochet. Pure white, outer petals tipped pink in autumn; large and fragrant.
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. White, tinged with lemon-yellow. Exquisite.
Antoine Rivoire. Delicate tint of pink, verging on to yellow.
Killarney. Sparkling pink; good sized blooms.
Cecile Brunner (Sweetheart^). Miniature flowers of shell-pink.
Maman Cochet, A single bush has been known to have seventy or more blooms at one time. Flowers are bright rose; cup-shaped.
Jonkheer J. L. Mock. Outside is carmine; inside is imperial pink. Blooms large and perfectly formed.
I Gruss an Teplitz. Dark crimson; exceedingly easy to grow. Popular be- cause of its remarkable free-blooming qualities, and the excellence of its flowers.
General MacArthur. Crimson- scarlet; one of the earliest to bloom; fragrant.
Helen Gould. Rich crimson; excel- lent for cutting. The blooms are per- fectly double, and quite large.
Red Radiance. Cerise; non-fading. Will produce blooms where other sorts refuse to grow.
Maman Cochet Roses
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Hybrid Perpetual Roses
This class produces blooms of extra size. Although a few flowers are borne throughout the summer, the real display is in June. They are all quite hardy.
Frau Karl Druschki. A
splendid hardy white Rose, noted for its purity of color and perfec- tion of form. Remarkably free- flowering.
General Jacqueminot. Best of the dark red hardy Roses.
Mme. Charles Wood. Bright cherry; good-sized blooms.
Marshall P. Wilder. Extra- large flowers of a deep red.
Mrs. John Laing. A delicate, soft-pink Rose of beautiful form. Remarkably fragrant.
Paul Neyron. Produces a large number of unusuall)^ large pink blooms. Has been a favorite in the rose garden for years and years.
Paul Neyron Roses
Baby Rambler Roses
Baby Ramblers bloom almost continuously and may be neglected to an astonishing extent. Excellent for edging or for producing a solid mass of color.
Red Baby Rambler. Flowers are borne in huge clusters, somewhat on the order of the climbing Crimson Rambler. It is practically always in bloom.
Orleans. Great numbers of flowers, a bit brighter in color than those of the pre- ceding sort.
Katharina Zeimet. The blooms are pure white. This is a dainty sort for grow- ing in clumps.
Ellen Poulsen. Blooms are dark pink and are produced in great profusion.
Erna Teschendorff. A multitude of flowers of brilliant bright red.
Climbing Roses
American Pillar. The most popular single climber in existence. The flowers are produced so profusely that the foliage is almost concealed. It is unusually free from insects and the canes make a strong growth.
Excelsa (The improved Crimson Ram- bler). One of the climbers recently intro- duced and although not a novelty, it is unknown to many people. Flowers are produced twenty to thirty in a cluster. It is really a red Dorothy Perkins.
Tausendschon. An almost th climber which produces blooms of every shade between pure white and deep pink.
Dorothy Perkins. Flowers are per- fectly double, with wrinkled petals; color is a delicate shell- pink. The blooms cover the bush for several weeks in the spring.
Hiawatha. A perfectly hardy Rose which bears large clusters of single scarlet flowers. Quite effective when planted in masses.
Dr. Van Fleet. Covered with exquisite buds of rich flesh- color. The blooms are always
good size. Katharina Zeimet, White Baby Rambler
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Vines
Ampelopsis
Quinquefolia. Virginia Creeper. Well known for its brilliantly colored foliage in the fall, 50 cts. each, $3.50 per doz.
Englemannii. Englemann’s Ivy. An improved variety of Virginia Creeper. The dense foliage is a glossy light green in the summer, changing to a brilliant crimson in the fall. It clings without support to a rough stone surface. 50 cts. each, $3.50 per doz.
Veitchii. Boston Ivy, The rapid growth and the clinging power of this vine have made it a most popular plant for covering brick or stone walls and frame buildings. Foliage is olive-green in summer, changing to shades of crimson and scarlet in the fall. 60 cts. each, $6 per doz.
CLEMATIS, continued
Paniculata. The small blooms of this hardy climber are produced in such pro- fusion that the plants seem to be covered with snow. Following the blooms come feathery seed-pods which make an attrac- tive appearance until late in the winter. Useful for covering banks and rockwork; in fact, anywhere that a graceful vine is desired. 60 cts. each, $6 per doz.
Lonicera
Halliana. Hall’s Japan Honeysuckle. Widely used as a ground-cover. 50 cts. each, I5 per doz.
Lycium
Aristolochia
Sipho. Dutchman’s Pipe. The large leaves and rapid growth of this climber make it extremely valuable for covering porches and for use wherever shade is re- quired, It produces brown-colored flowers which are pipe-shaped, but its greatest value lies in its large leaves. $i each, $8 per doz.
Celastrus
Scandens. Succeeds almost anywhere in sunny or shady locations. Attractive light green foliage and yellow flowers, fol- lowed by bright orange fruit in autumn, make it quite popular. 6oc. ea., $6 per doz.
Clematis
Jackmanii. Large, purple flowers are produced in abundance in the spring. Deep, rich soil should be used and water should be supplied in abundance. A shady location is best. $1 each.
Wistaria beautifies a porch
Chinense. Matrimony Vine. Small, purple flowers in summer time are followed by a multitude of scarlet berries which em- bellish the vines till late in winter. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz.
Pueraria
Thunbergiana. Kudzu Vine. After it is once established this vine makes a growth of 50 feet in a season. It produces a multi- tude of large leaves and will furnish a dense shade wherever it is grown. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz.
Tecoma
Radicans. The red and yellow flowers are large and borne profusely when the plants attain fair size. Extremely useful for covering unsightly places and for use about rockwork. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz.
Vitis • Wild Grape
Very attractive for porch growth or for use about rockeries^ Leaves are good size and a dense shade is produced in a short time. 50 cts. each, I5 per doz.
Wistaria
Chinensis. Chinese Wis- taria. This is easily the favor- ite variety. Its pendulous clusters of rich blue flowers are produced yearly; very fra- grant. The blooms are pro- duced before the foliage has fully come out, which makes it unusually effective for porch planting. 75 cts. each, $6 per doz.
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Ornamental
Acer
Platanoides. Norway Maple. This well-known tree is easily one of the finest for street and lawn planting. Grows to an attractive shape and produces dense shade in a short time. 8 to lo ft., $2.50 each, $24 per doz. ; 10 to 12 ft., $5 each.
Platanoides Schwedleri. Red-leaved Maple. Early in the spring the leaves and the new shoots are of a beautiful purple, later turning to purplish green. 8 to 10 ft., $5 each.
Ailanthus
Glandulosa. Tree of Heaven. The large, palm-like foliage and rapid-growing habits of this tree make it excellent for planting along city streets. It withstands smoke, gas, and dust quite successfully. 6 to 8 ft., I1.50 each, $15 per doz.
Catalpa
Bungei. The well-known Umbrella Tree. If it is pruned each year it will form a perfect globe-shaped head. i ^-ft. heads, $3 each, $30 per doz.
Celtis
Occidentalis. Hackberry. The light green leaves are glossy and pointed. Branches spread horizontally and form a wide head of medium size. It will thrive in almost any soil. 10 to 12 ft., $3.50 each.
Fraxinus
Americana. American White Ash. Tallest of the species. The smooth gray bark and glossy leaves make it unusually desirable for parks and streets. Makes a rapid growth, and usually has a straight trunk. The spreading branches form a splendid round-topped crown, i o to 1 2 ft. , $5 each.
Gymnocladus
Dioica. Kentucky Coffee Tree. Twig- less branches and broad fronds of twice- pinnated foliage make this tree distinctly out of the ordinary; foliage turns to yellow in autumn. Clusters of unopened seed-pods give the tree an interesting appearance in winter. 12 ft., $5 each.
Morus
Tatarica pendula. Teas’ Weeping Mulberry. Probably the best of the weep- ing trees. The branches sweep the ground from the top of the straight trunk, which is 6 to 8 feet high. It is sure to produce an unusual effect. 2-yr. heads, I3 each.
Shade Trees
American Elm
Populus
Deltoides carolinensis. Carol i n a Poplar. This is a good variety where rapid growth is considered more important than anything else. The roots spread over a large area and the foliage drops early in the fall, but the trees make exceedingly rapid growth and the form is always symmetrical. 8 to 10 ft. $ I each, $g per doz.
Nigra italica. Largely used for tall screen hedges, although they form a strik- ing feature in any landscape planting. Growth is in the form of an obelisk. 8 to 10 ft., $i each, I9 per doz.
Quercus
Palustris. Pin Oak. The lower bran- ches touch the ground; the most graceful and dainty of the Oak family. Leaves are deep green and turn to orange-scarlet in fall. 12 to 14 ft., $10 each.
Tilia
Americana. American Linden. Beau- tiful white trunk and shining leaves make this a most stately tree for lawn plantings. 8 ft., $2 each, $21 per doz.
Ulmus
Americana. American Elm. The Elm has long held a distinguished place in American arboriculture. It is chiefly noted for the graceful appearance of the limbs and for its pendulous branches. No more magnificent tree can be planted along avenues or in roomy spaces. 8 to lo ft., $1.75 each, $18 per doz.
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Fruit Trees
APPLE
All varieties, 5 to 7 ft., $1.25 each, $12 per doz.
Summer Varieties
medium; yellow- streaked with red. Produces abun- dantly. Excellent for cooking, and a good eating Apple. This is a very hardy sort, good for cold regions.
Red June. Handsome, dark red Apple ; pro- duces fruit quite early in the sea- son.
Autumn Varieties
Grimes. Best of the yellow Apples. Unusually good as an eating Apple and equally good for cooking.
Maiden Blush. General effect is yellow with a red blush. The fruit is uniform in size, with tender flesh of a pleasant flavor.
Roman Stem. Greenish yellow sort, generally used as a cooking Apple.
Wealthy. Size medium; solid red in color ; flesh is very good quality. Although it keeps well, it is best in December and January.
Winter Varieties
Delicious. An Apple of comparatively recent introduction. It is large and red; noted everywhere for its excellent flavor. Usually brings a higher market price than other sorts.
Ben Davis. Good keeping Apple; skin is red all over. Always makes a handsome appearance; good shipping sort. Only de- sirable as a market variety.
Jonathan. Brilliant red; highly flav- ored; juicy, tender flesh. Keeps well with- out special care and will stand much handling.
Winesap. In many locations this is con- sidered the best Apple. Size is medium; skin dark red; flavor is everything that could be desired.
Crab Apple
Hyslop. The large, deep red fruits are produced in thick clusters. 5 to 7 ft., $1.25 each, |i2 per doz.
CHERRY
4 to 5 ft., $1.50 each, $15 per doz.
Early Richmond. Dark fruits of me- dium size; best of the sour sorts.
Montmorency. Valuable for cooking and preserving. Trees make a rapid growth and bear enormous crops.
PEACH
4 to 5 ft., $1.25 each, $12 per doz.
Alexander. Largest and best extra- early variety. Fruits medium large; flesh white, tinted, and juicy. Cling. June.
Champion. Bears unusually large speci- mens of beautifully colored fruits. Hardy and productive; white flesh. Free. August.
Crawford Late. Similar to the Crawford Early, except that the crop is ripe in September. Free.
Elberta. The most widely grown Peach for market purposes. It is good in appear- ance, flavor, and shipping qualities.
Yellow flesh. Free.
September.
PEAR
5 to 7 ft., $1.75 each, $16 per doz.
Bartlett. The large yellow fruits are produced abundantly in September.
Kieffer. The flesh is somewhat coarse in texture, but always juicy and delicious. Trees are vigorous and prolific.
Lincoln. Light yellow fruits are abun- dantly produced in September.
Seckel. Excellent for the home-garden or market purposes. Fruits are always juicy and highly flavored. September.
PLUM
5 to 7 ft., $1.75 each, $16 per doz.
Burbank. Fruits of this variety are un- usually large, if the tree is properlythinned. The yellow flesh is sweet and firm. Ripens in August.
Damson. The purple sort which has long been a standard for preserving.
Lombard. Purplish red with yellow flesh; quite juicy. Late August.
Wild Goose. Bears attractive red fruit of medium size. The flesh is unusually sweet and juicy. Fruits are borne in July.
Oldenburg. Size
Wealthy Apples
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Small Fruits
Blackberries
Snyder. One of the most productive sorts. Although the fruit is of medium size, it is sweet and melting to the core and the canes are unusually large. In spite of the great claims made for some of the new sorts intro- duced in the last few years, most of the experienced growers are planting Snyder. They know it’s reliable. $t per doz., $1.75 for 25, $6 per loo.
Perfection Currants
Currants
London Market. The large red berries are borne in heavy clusters. 40 cts. each, $3-75 per doz., $6 for 25, $20 per 100.
Perfection. One of the most productive Currants. There are but few seeds and the color is a beautiful bright red. 45 cts. each, $4.50 per doz., $7.50 for 25, $25 per 100.
Grapes
Concord. The old market standby. It can always be depended on to produce large clusters of luscious .Grapes. Flavor is pleasing and the fruits stand up well when shipped. The ripening period is late in the season. 45 cts. each, $4 per doz., $6.50 for 25, $22 per 100.
Moore’s Early. Clusters are of medium size. Quite desirable for market on account of its early ripening; one of the hardiest of the market sorts. 45 cts. each, I4.50 per doz., $7.50 for 25, $25 per 100.
Woodruff Red. Ripens early, keeps long, and ships well. The vine is very hardy. Easily the best red market Grape.
50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $9 for 25, $30 per 100.
Diamond. Yel- lo wish wh ite . Berries are borne close together in large bunches. The vine is a vig- orous grower. Ripens a few days before Concord. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $9 for 25, $30 per 100.
Gooseberries
Downing. Produces large, handsome, pale green berries of excellent quality. 45 cts. each, $4.50 per doz., $7.50 for 25, $25 per 100.
Raspberries
Cumberland. Midseason, black sort; a favorite for both the home- and market- garden. It is very productive. 90 cts. per doz., I1.50 for 25, $5 per 100.
Cuthbert. Berries are so firm that they may be shipped hundreds of miles in good condition. The best red sort for main crop. 90 cts. per doz., $1.50 for 25, $5 per 100.
St. Regis. An everbearing sort. Fruit begins to ripen with the earliest sorts and continues to produce until September. The canes are absolutely hardy. $1.25 per doz., $2 for 25, $6 per 100.
Strawberries
Senator Dunlap. Produces large, at- tractive berries, deep red in color, exceed- ingly firm in substance. Quite early ; bears almost a month. Especially valuable be- cause it will produce fair crops under almost any condition; given proper treat- ment it produces quantities of fruit. 25 cts. per doz., 75 cts. for 50, $1.25 per 100, $3 for 250, $5 for 500, $9 per 1,000.
Progressive. Although this everbear- ing Strawberry has only been introduced a few years, there is no question of its worth. The plants produce heavy crops of large, delicious berries from June to frost. 60 cts. per doz., $1.50 for 50, $2.50 per 100, $5 for 250, $9 for 500, |i6 per 1,000.
Prices on Strawberries include postage
Garden Roots
ASPARAGUS, Conover’s Colossal. We consider this the best variety on the market.
2-yr., 50 cts. per doz., $1.25 for 50, $2 per 100, $8 for 500, I15 per 1,000. RHUBARB, or PIE-PLANT. Plant this in very rich soil (if you want good results), and give it a dressing of fertilizer every spring. Medium-sized clumps, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz.; large clumps, $1 each, $10 per doz.
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Fertilizers
Bone Meal. A good fertilizer for almost all purposes. Excellent for rose-culture and valuable for potting plants. It revives poor lawns about as rapidly as anything you can use.
I lb $o 15
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Pulverized Sheep Manure. Excellent as a top dressing for lawns. The effect is immediate and lasting. It should be applied dry at the rate of i ,500 pounds to the acre. It also makes a good liquid manure — use i pound to 5 gallons of water.
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Insecticides
Black-Leaf 40. This is perhaps the best contact insecticide. Valuable when used against aphis and all other insects of this nature which cannot be reached with poison. Full directions on package.
1- oz. bottle $0 25
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2- lb. tin 3 25
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Slug-Shot (Hammond’s). Excellent for destroying cabbage, turnip, and beet flies, potato bugs, turnip worms, etc. It is non-poisonous to man.
I -lb. carton $0 20
5-lb. carton 60
lo-lb. package i 15
25-lb. package 2 50
Tobacco Dust. Used for dusting on
plants affected with green and black aphis or flies; valuable for use on melon and squash vines.
I lb $0 15
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25 lbs 2 00
50 lbs 3 75
100 lbs 6 75
Paris Green. (Powder.) For potato bugs and other insects which eat the leaves. Should be used as a spray. Prices on application.
Arsenate of Lead. (Powder.) Contains 32 per cent arsenate. Superior to paste arsenate as it will stand suspension longer and has greater covering capacity. Used to poison insects which eat the foliage; for sucking insects use Black-Leaf 40.
>^-lb. package $0 35
I -lb. package 60
5-lb. package 2 50
Lime-Sulphur. (Powder.) One of the best scale and fungus destroyers. It is generally used as a spray for peach and plum trees. Cures peach-leaf curl.
I -lb. package $0 45
5-lb. package i 60
lo-lb. package 2 50
25-lb. package 5 25
Tuber Tonic. (Powder.) Has the quick killing properties of Paris Green, the stick- ing qualities of Arsenate of Lead, and the fungus preventative qualities of Bordeaux Mixture. Excellent for potatoes, tomatoes, and as a general spray.
I -lb. package |o 85
5-lb. package 3 25
Fungi-Bordo. (Powder.) Bordeaux Mixture in powdered form. Particularly valuable for fungous diseases on plants and trees. The man with a small garden who has tried to make his own Bordeaux Mixture will appreciate this preparation.
I -lb. package $0 50
5-lb. package 2 00
Pestroy. (Powder.) A special combina- tion of Bordeaux Mixture and Arsenate of Lead. Recommended for fruit trees, gar- den crops, and potatoes. Saves time and trouble; just add water.
I -lb. package $0 60
5-lb. package 2 25
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A. Washburn & Sons
The Landscape Men
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Index
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Adam’s Needle 29 |
Corn, Sweet .... |
■ ■ ■ 5 |
Kale |
... 6 |
Pyrus |
. . .32 |
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Ageratum 13 |
Cornflower |
... 15 |
Kerria |
. . .32 |
Ouercus |
. , . .37 |
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Ailanthus 37 |
Corn us |
... 3 1 |
Kochia |
... 16 |
Radishes |
. ... 10 |
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Althaea 30 |
Cosmos |
... 15 |
Kohlrabi |
• • ■ 7 ' |
Raspberries |
. 39 |
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Alyssum 13.22 |
Crab Apple |
. . .38 |
Kudzu Vine |
... 35 |
R e d - H 0 t - P 0 |
k e r |
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Ainpelopsis 36 |
Crab, Double-fllower- |
Lady’s Slipper . . |
... 14 |
Plant |
. . . .29 |
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Anemone 35 |
ing |
. . .32 |
Lamp Flower , . . |
. . .28 |
Rhodotypos .... |
32 |
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Antirrhinum 13 |
Cranberry, Hi |
gh- |
Larkspur |
17, 26 |
Rhubarb |
39 |
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Apple 38 |
bush |
. .33 |
Lavandula |
. . .27 |
Rhus |
. . . .32 |
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Aquilegia 14, 25 |
Cress |
... 5 |
Lettuce |
... 7 |
Rives |
. . . .32 |
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Aralia 30 |
Cucumber |
... 6 |
Ligustrum |
... 3 1 |
Ricinus |
. ... 15 |
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Aristolochia 36 |
Cucumber, Wild . |
..,21 |
Lilac |
.33 |
Rosa |
. . . .32 |
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Arrow-wood 33 |
Currants |
... 39 |
Lilv, Dav |
. . .27 |
Rose 32 |
, 34, 35 |
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Asclepias. 25 |
Currant, Flowering. .32 |
Linden |
. . .37 |
Rose of Sharon . |
. . . . 30 |
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Ash .37 |
Currant, Indian . |
. 33 |
Lobelia |
... 17 |
Rudbeckia |
29 |
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Asparagus Roots. . . .30 |
Cypress, Summer |
... 16 |
Lonicera |
32, 36 |
Salpiglossis |
.... 20 |
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Aster 14, 22, 25 |
Cypress Vine . . . |
... IS |
Lychnis |
. . .28 |
Salsify |
.... 1 1 |
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Aster, Cornflower. . .29 |
Dahlia |
. . .24 |
Lycium |
. . .36 |
Salvia |
. 20, 23 |
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Baby’s Breath 16 |
Daisy, English . . |
... 14 |
Lupinus |
... 17 |
Sambucus |
. . . .32 |
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Bachelor’s Button. . . 15 |
Daisy, Shasta, . . |
20, 26 |
Madeira \flne. . . |
. . .24 |
Scabiosa |
.... 20 |
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Balloon Flower 29 |
Delphinium .... |
... 26 |
Mangel-Wurzel. . |
7 |
Shade Trees . . . . |
. . . .37 |
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Balsam 14 |
Deutzia |
. . .31 |
Maple |
■ - 37 |
Snapdragon ... |
... 13 |
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Barberry 30 |
Dianthus |
... 19 |
Marigold |
... 17 |
Sheepberrv |
33 |
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Bean, Flyacinth 16 |
Dictamnus |
... 26 |
Matrimony Vine |
. . .36 |
Shrubs, Ornamental |
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Beans i |
Diervilla |
. . .31 |
Mignonette |
... 17 |
Flowering . . . . |
.30-33 |
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Beets 2 |
Digitalis |
16, 26 |
Mock Orange. . . |
. . .32 |
Small Fruiis. . . . |
. . . .39 |
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Begonia 22 |
Dogwood |
. . .31 |
Monarda |
. . .28 |
Snowball |
.... 33 |
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Beilis 14 |
Dutchman’s Pipe |
— 36 |
Moonflower .... |
... 1 7 |
Snowberry |
. . . .33 |
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Berberis 30 |
Eggplant |
. 5, 12 |
Moon-Vine |
... 23 |
Spinach |
.... I I |
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Blackberries 39 |
Elseagnus |
... 3 1 |
Morning-Glory. . |
... 17 |
Spiraea |
.... 33 |
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Brussels Sprouts. ... 2 |
Elder |
. . .32 |
Moms |
. . - 37 |
Squash |
....10 |
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Buddleia 31 |
Elm |
. . .37 |
Moss, Rose |
... 19 |
Statice |
... .29 |
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Bulbs for Summer |
Endive |
... 6 |
Mourning Bride. |
... 20 |
Stocks |
.... 20 |
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Culture 24 |
Eschscholtzia . . . |
... 16 |
Mulberry |
. . -37 |
Stokesia |
, ... 29 |
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Butterfly Weed 25 |
Eulalia |
... 26 |
Muskmelon |
... 7 |
Strawberries. . . . |
. . , .39 |
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Button Bush 31 |
Euonymus |
... 3 1 |
Mustard |
... 8 |
Strawflower . . . . |
.... 16 |
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Cabbage 3,12 |
Fern |
... 23 |
Mvosotis |
... 16 |
Sumac |
. . . .32 |
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Cabbage, Celery .... 4 |
Fern, Cinnamon. |
. . .28 |
Nasturtium |
... 18 |
Sunflowers |
.... 20 |
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Caladium 24 |
Fertilizers |
... 40 . |
Nicotiana |
... 17 |
Sweet Peas |
.... 2 1 |
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Calendula 15 |
Flower Seeds . . . |
13-21 |
Oak |
. . .37 |
Sweet Sultan . . . |
. ... 15 |
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Calliopsis 14 |
Forget-me-not . . |
... 16 |
Onion |
... 8 |
Sweet William . . |
. , . .29 |
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Campanula 14, 25 |
Forsythia |
... 3 1 |
Osraunda |
. . .28 |
Symphoricarpos. |
.... 33 |
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Candytuft 14 |
Four o’clock . . . |
... 16 |
Oswego Tea .... |
... 28 |
Syringa |
. . . .33 |
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Cannas 14, 22 |
Foxglove |
16, 26 |
Pansy |
18, 23 |
Tamarix |
33 |
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Canterbury Bells. 14, 25 |
Fraxinus |
. . .37 |
Papaver |
. . .28 |
Tecoma |
. . . .36 |
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Cardinal Climber. ... 14 |
Fruit Trees |
. . .38 |
Parsley |
.8,12 |
Thorn, Silver . . . |
. . . .31 |
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Carnation 15,22 |
Funkia |
... 27 |
Parsnip |
... 8 |
Tilia |
. . . .37 |
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Carrot 3 |
Gaillardia |
. . .27 |
Peach |
. . .38 |
Tobacco, Flowering . . 17 |
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Castor-Oil Bean 15 |
Garden and Green- |
Pear |
. . .38 |
Tomato |
.11,12 |
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Catalpa 37 |
house Plants. . |
22, 23 |
Peas |
... 9 |
Tradescantia . . . |
. ... 23 |
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Cauliflower 4, 12 |
Gas Plant |
... 26 |
Peony |
. . .28 |
Tree of Heaven . |
. . . .37 |
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Celastrus 36 |
Geranium |
. . .23 |
Pepper |
10, 12 |
Tritoma |
. . . .29 |
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Celeriac 4 |
Gladioli |
. . .24 |
Perennials, Hardy ... 25 |
Tuberose |
, . . .24 |
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Celery 4,12 |
Golden Bell .... |
... 3 1 |
Pe-Tsai |
... 4 |
Turnip |
.... 1 1 |
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Celery, Chinese 4 |
Gooseberries. . . . |
. . .39 |
Petunia |
18, 23 |
Umbrella Tree . . |
. . . .37 |
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Celosia 15 |
Gourd |
... 16 |
Philadelphus. . . , |
. . .32 |
LUmus |
. . .37 |
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Celtis 37 |
Grapes |
. . .39 |
Phlox |
19, 29 |
Vegetable Plants |
.... 12 |
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Centaurea 15 |
Grape, Wild |
... 36 |
Pie-Plant |
• . - 39 |
Vegetable Seeds, |
. . i-i I |
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Cephalanthus 31 |
Grass Seed |
... 12 |
Pinks |
... 19 |
Verbena |
. 21, 23 |
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Cherry 38 |
Gymnocladus. . . |
. . .37 |
Pink, Sea |
... 29 |
Viburnum |
. . .33 |
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Chrysanthemum .... |
Gypsophila |
... 16 |
Platycoclon |
. . .29 |
Vinca |
. . . .23 |
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23, 25, 26 |
Hackberrv |
. . .37 |
Plum |
. . .38 |
Vines |
36 |
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Cinnamon Vine 24 |
Harebell |
. . .25 |
Poplar |
■ . .37 |
Virginia Creeper |
36 |
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Clematis 26, 36 |
Helichrvsum |
... 16 |
Poppy |
19, 28 |
Vitis |
. . . .36 |
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Cobaea 15,22 |
Heliotrope |
. . .23 |
Poppy, California |
. . . 16 |
Wandering Jew . |
. . . .23 . . . . 8 |
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Cockscomb 15 |
Hemerocallis |
. . .27 |
Populus |
• . .37 |
Watermelon . . . . |
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Coffee Tree, Ken- |
Hollyhock |
16, 27 |
Portulaca |
... 19 |
Weigela |
. . .31 |
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tucky 37 |
Honeysuckle |
32, 36 |
Potatoes, Sweet . . |
... 12 |
Wild-Flower Garden . 21 |
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Coix 15 |
Hydrangea |
. . .31 |
Privet |
. . .31 |
Windflower |
. . . .25 |
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Coleus 22 |
Insecticides |
. . .40 |
Prunus |
. . .32 |
Wisteria |
.... 36 |
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Columbine 14, 25 |
Iris |
... 27 |
Pueraria |
. . .36 |
Woolflower, Chinese . i 5 |
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Coneflower 29 |
Ivy |
23, 36 |
Pumpkin |
... 9 |
Y ucca |
. ... 29 |
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Coreopsis 26 |
Job’s Tears |
... 15 |
Pyrethrum |
20, 29 |
Zinnia |
....21 |
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Why shouldn’t you have cool shade around the house in summer, flowering shrubs in spring, and bright berries in winter? In the shrub and tree sections |
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of this booklet you will find the varieties best suited to |
the soil and climate |
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Bloomington. Come to our store (or go to the nursery). |
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selecting specimens that are entirely adaptable. |
A. Washburn & Sons
Seedsmen and Plantsmen
BLOOMINGTON - ILLINOIS
Amoor River Privet. An excellent hedge plant and perfectly hardy in this section