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Schisler-Corneli 
Seed Co. 


813-815 N. 4th St., St. Louis, Mo 


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BEN P. CORNELI, Pres’t H.M.SCHISLER, Vice-Pres’t ADOLPH CORNELI, Sec’y and Treas 
1906 —— 


Ce our Friends and Patrons: 


It is with great delight we present you with our Annual Catalogue. Also 
thanking our customers for their recommendations and liberal patronage in the past. 
It is our ambition as seedmen to offer our customers nothing but the best, and we 
“believe that through our long and extensive experience we have obtained an unequaled 
knowledge of the habits and character of garden vegetables and flowers, and of the soil __ 
-and climate conditions essential to the production of seeds of the highest type. 
Being possessed of facilities to-have our Seed grown by only the best American ca 
and European growers, each item in a climate and soil best suited to bring it to the 
‘highest perfection, we solicit your orders, confident of giving perfect satisfaction. 


REMARKS TO PURCHASERS. 


CASH WITH ORDER. Please send money with the order sufficient to cover the 
Tr jvhole bill, to facilitate the execttion of your orders, 
When only a part is remitted, goods will be sent only to amount of remittance: We do 
not send any goods C.Q.D. =: © ., . be irae 


REMITTANCES. Remittances should be made by Postoffice Money Order, Bank 
__. _ . Drafts or Express Money Orders. Postage Stamps will be found — 
a convenient method of remitting for small amounts, and can be used: by us to advantage. 


FORWARDING. Ifthe money is sent with the order and received by us, we guar- 
——_—_ antee the safe arrival of all packages; but we cannot assume any 
responsibility for delay in transit. When customers fail to receive their packages in a 
reasonable time, they should inform us, and at the same time send. a’ copy of their order — 
and any other information necessary to trace the goods. In ordering do not fail to give 
full shipping directions. When'such are-omitted we will use our best judgment and will 

forward by Express, Railroad or Mail, as may seem to us most advisable. ; 


NAME AND ADDRESS.. Please remember to write your Name, Postoffice, 
ere OO County and State, also give number of Streetor | 
P. O. Box as distinctly as possible, to facilitate execution and prevent error; also give 
name of your nearest Express Office or Railroad Station. 5 


WARRANTY. While we feel that it is as much to our interest to furnish customers 
with good Seeds as it is theirs to have them, yet we cannot guaran- 
tee a good crop in every case, as this is dependent upon natural causes, which are be- 
yond our control. But we do guarantee that all Seeds sold by us are first-class,” 
pure, and of strong germinating power. Further than this we cannot warrant. The 
freshest Seeds may sometimes fail; hence the value of this precaution to send out ~~ 
none but good Seeds. We know with proper treatment our Seeds will grow, and by fol- 
lowing the cultural directions given, though brief, the least experienced cultivator can 
not fail to have success. | i 
We respectfully solicit your trade, and hoping to receive your orders, we are, — 


Yours truly, 


SCHISLER-CORNELI SEED CO. — 


813-815 North Fourth St., ; ST. LOUIS, MO 


SPECIALTIES. 


TRIUMPH WATER MELON. 


A new, southern variety. The fruit is uniformly large, nearly round, dark green, 
indistinctly striped with a lighter shade; rind thin and firm, making it an excellent ship- 
per; flesh, bright red and of good quality. Packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.; 2 ounces, 15c.; 14- 
lb., 20c.; lb. 60c. 


ALABAMA SWEET. 


The best melon grown for shipping. Oblong, very large, dark green, faintly 
striped, very sweet, entirely stringless; very prolific. We cannot recommend this melon 
too highly. Packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.; }4-lb., 20c.; lb., 60c. 


KLECKLEY’S SWEET WATER MELON. 


Large, oblong melon, 20 inches in length, by 10 to 12 inches in diameter. The skin 
is dark green, flesh, bright scarlet, the rind only about one-half inch in thickness. The 
melon is better for home use than for shipping. Packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.; %4-lb., 20c.; 
1b., 60ce. 


BLACK DIAMOND WATER MELON. 


A cross between Kolb’s Gem and Hoosier King, and its prominent point of merit is 
its extreme size. Melons weighing from 75 to 90 pounds are frequent. Its color is a rich 
dark green, almost black. Ofuniform symmetrical shape, roundish to blunty oval, and 
this similarity of shape running through the whole field. Price, packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.; 
quarter-pound, 20c.; pound, 55c. 


AUSTRALIAN BROWN ONION. 


A yaluable early variety. Medium size, hard and solid, attractive for market, both 
as to form and appearance. Extremely early in ripening, and never make any stiff-necks 
or scullions. It has the reputation of keeping indefinitely. The color of the skin is a 
clear, amber brown. Packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.; quarter-pound, 35c.; pound, $1.00. 


KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA BEAN. 


Vine very vigorous and productive. Pods of the largest size filled with four or 
five immense white beans of the finest quality. On account of its large pods it is a favor- 
ite with the market gardeners. It will come into bearing sooner, and will make larger 
pods if not more than two vines are left to growona pole. Packet, 5c.; quart, 30c.; 
peck, $1.50. 


ALL-HEAD EARLY. 


Noted for its scarcity of outer leaves, the head forming a full, round, flattened, 
solid ball of the Flat Dutch type. Very sweet-flavored, of good color, an excellent keep- 
er, and very valuable for market gardeners. Packet, 5c.; ounce, 15c.; 14-lb., 50c.; Ib., 
$1.75. 


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ST. LOUIS LATE MARKET CABBAGE. 


This is the finest and best late Cabbage ever put on the market. It is different from 
all other varieties. Stands longer in the field after maturing without bursting; large, 
solid heads of pale bluish green color that is most desirable in Cabbage. An excellent 
keeper and shipper. It will certainly give the greatest satisfaction to all who plant it. 
Our supply is grown from the original seed and none better is to be had at any price. 
Packet, 5c.; Ounce, 20c.; 144-lb., 75c.; 1b., $2.50. 


CABBAGE. 


NEW FIRST EARLY. 


A grand early Flat Headed Cabbage. Earlier, hardier, heavier than the Early 
Jersey Wakefield. All cabbage growers should give it a trial. Packet, pee Ounce, 20c.; 
Y4-lb., 75¢.; 1b., $2.50. 


Early Danish Snowball Cauliflower. 

Extensively grown for forcing, or wintering over for early crop. 

It is exceedingly early and hardy, and is one of the surest to make a solid, compact 
head. ‘The best for late summer and fall crop. There is no vegetable where the quality 
of the seed has more to do with the success of the crop than in Cauliflower. Our seed is 
more carefully grown, and with reasonable care every plant will produce a fine head. 
Packet, 25c.; 44-ounce, $1.00; ne ae 


NEW CRIMSON GLOBE BEET}- | 


Here ia beauty. [tis a Beet that “aa nave long been looking for. The root is 
not large, averaging three inches in diameter, is quite round, of superlative quality and 
deep rich crimson color. This Beet is a beauty in the extreme. Packet, 5c.; 1 ounce, 
10¢e.; 14-Ib., 20c.; 1 1b., 65c. 


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New Radish ICICLE. 


Long, White, Extremely Early. 


Excellent and profitable; a new and distinct sort. Ready 
for use as soon as Long Scarlet Short Top, but has fewer 
leaves and is even better for forcing. Admirable alike for 
open air and under glass. Price, packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.; 
quarter-pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 


RADISH. 


BRIGHTEST LONG SCARLET. 

(Cardinal White Tipped.) ; 

A new sort; resembles Early J 

Long Scarlet in shape and size. 
Extra early, being fit for usein 
24 days aftersowing. Itis the 
brightest scarlet we have ever 
seen in aradish; tips white; a 
rapid seller on the market. Price, packet, 5c.; ounce, 
10c.; quarter pound, 20c; pound, 60c. 


Big Boston Lettuce. 


This new variety resembles the well known Boston 
Market Lettuce, but produces heads almost double the size, 
and matures a week later. Endures hot weather exceedingly 
well. Prices, packet, 5c.; 0z., 15c.; 14 1b., 50c.; 1b., $1.50. 


California Cream Butter, or Royal 
Summer Cabbage. 


A strong growing sort with large green leaves marked with scattered brown dashes. 
It forms a very solid head of rich cream-colored leaves which are very thick, tender and 
of splendid quality. This sort is very hardy and is sometimes called Winter Lettuce. 
Packet, 5c.; ounce, 15¢.; 2 ounces, 25c.; 44 lb., 40c.; 1b., $1.25. 


Spark’s Earliana Tomato. 


Is not only remarkable for its earliness but for its very large size, handsome shape 
and bright red color. Price, per packet, 5c.; per ounce, 40c.; 14 lb., $1.00. 


PEPPER. 


Chinese Giant. 


The largest variety known. It is one of the square shouldered type, thick, sweet 
flesh and a good yielder. Price, per packet, 10c.; per oz., 60c. 


CARROT. 


_New Meaux. 


A new variety, coreless, long, stump rooted, flesh reddish orange. Packet, 5c.; oz., : 
10c.; 14 1b., 30c; 1b., $1.00. 


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SPECIALTI ES. 


TH eres ENTURY CUCUMBER. 
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He new and distinct sort developed by ourselves. 
in shape and color, and of the finest quality. The fruit 
is long and smooth, handsome green color with very white, crisp 
and tender flesh. The vine is vigorous and productive. Comes into 
full bearing early. An excellent sort forculture under glass. Every 
market gardener should give it a trial. Price, packet, 5c.; ounce, 
10c.; quarter-pound, 25c.; : 


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pound, 85c. 


SWEET CORN. 


NEW CHAMPION. : 

This is the largest of our early varieties. 

quality and follows closely the extra earlies. 
peck, 75c.; per bu., $2.50. 


It is ten and twelye rows, very fine in 
Price, per packet, 5c.; per qt. lée.; pee 


KENDALL’S EARLY GIANT. 


A valuable new early sweet corn. The ears grow to a tremendous size, measuring 


eight to ten inches long, and having ten to eighteen rows on each cob, the majority hay- ~ 


ing twelve rows; kernels pure white, sweet, tender. Packet, dc.; qt., 15¢.; peck, 75c. 


THE LONGFELLOW BUSH BEAN. 


An extra early snap bean. This extra early variety is a prolific producer of per- 
fectly round, straight, solid, fleshy pods, averaging 624 inches long, without a trace of 
tougn interlining, and having no string when broken, excepting when the pods are quite 
old. Price, per quart, 30c.; per peck, $2.00; per bu., $7.50. . -- 


RED SPECKLED CUT SHORT POLE BEAN? 


This is a very popular variety and largely in demand for planting among corn; it 
will give a splendid crop without the use of poles. Packet, oc.; quart, 30c. ; 


MUSK MELON, Paul Rose. 


peck, $1.50. — 
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A valuable melon for aeatpine in baskets. Fruit about five inchesin diameter , nearly | 


round. Solid, with very small seed cavity. a ae salmon color, and of good qusnee 


Price, packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.; quarter-pound, 25c.; pound, 7dc. 


BERMUDA GRASS. | 


(CYNODOM DACTYLON.) Se 
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Suitable only for climate where the winters are not below the tosetig point. 
ticularly adapted to the Southern States, as it stands the hottest and driest season, and. 
is very valuable for stock, being exceedingly nutritious, and for summer pasture is very. 
valuable. Sow three to five pounds per acre on well- areaed land; rolling in is all that 
is necessary to make a sufficient covering. It is slow to germinate, requiring at page 
thirty days under favorable circumstances. Price, per pound, 75c.; ten pounds, $6.00. 

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- DESCRIPTIVE PRICE LIST 


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VEGETABLE SEEDs. 


With Directions for Cultivation. 


UR PRICES INCLUDE POSTAGE on all Vegetable and Flower Seeds 

by the packet, ounce and pound, except Peas, Beans and Corn, when 
15 cents per quart and ro cents per pint must be added to Catalogue prices 
for postage. Order Early.—It will greatly facilitate shipments if orders are 
sent early. We aim to send off all orders the day received, but during the 
_ busy season it is nearly impossible—hence the advisability of ordering early. 


9 WORTH OF SEEDS EXTRA will be allowed on 

25 Cents each ONE DOLLAR sent for Seeds in PACKETS 
and OUNCES, er 

Thus any one sending us $1.00 can select Seeds in PACKETS and OUNCES 


to the value of $1.25; for $2.00, Seeds in PACKETS and OUNCES to the value 
of $2.50; for $3.00, Seeds in PACKETS and OUNCES to the value of $3.75 


ASPARAGUS, Gpargel. 


One ounce to 60-foot drill. 


Vconover’s Colossal. A large and 
rapid grower of excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; 
SF 10c; 44-lb., 20c; Ib., 50c. 

Palmetto. Claimed to be earlier, a 


better yielder and more even grower than - 


Colossal. 
lb., 75e. 
\v Columbian White Mammoth. An 
entirely distinct variety, producing shoots 
which are white and remain so as long as it 
is fitforuse. In addition to the advantage 
of its white color, it is even more robust 
and vigorous in habit and throws larger 
shoots and fully as many of them as Cono- 
ver’s Colossal. It needs no earthing up in 
order to furnish the white shoots so much 
‘ sought after. We are confident that when 
once known it will be used to the exclusion 
of all other kinds. Pkt., 5c; oz.,10ce; 14-lb., 
30c; lb., 75c. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 


How to plant an Asparagus Bed, etc., and 
prices, see Miscellaneous Roots, page 34. 


IPkt., 5e; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 25c; 


ARTICHOKE. Artijdote. 


Plant early in spring, in drills two inches 
deep. When strong transplant to perma- 
nent beds, in rich soil, in rows three feet 
apart and two feetin therow. They mature 
the second year. Must be protected in 
winter. : 


Green Globe. Grown for the unripe 
flower heads, which are highly esteemed by 
epicures. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; 44-lb., $1.00. 


BROCCOLE. § Sroccoli. 


One ounce will produce about 2,500 plants. 


Growth and habit like the Cauliflower, 
except that it is more hardy, and the heads 
are not as compact. Cultivate same as 
Cauliflower. 


Early Purple Cape. 
heads well and very hardy. 
0z., 30c. 


Early Large White. 
PKt., 5¢.3/0z., 30e. 


A popular sort; 
Pkt., 5c; 


Well known. 


Brussels Sprouts. 
Sprojjen-Rohl. 


One ounce will produce about 2,500 plants. 


Of the Cabbage family, producing numer- 
ous heads on the stem, of most delicious 
quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 44-lb., 60¢c; 
Ib., $2.00. 


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BUSH DWARF, OR SNAP BEANS. 
SujHbohnen. 


One quart to 100 feet drill; 2 bushels to the acre in drills. 


Plant when all danger of frostis over. 
atanding eighteen inches to two feet apart. 


Drop the beans two or three inches apart, in rows 
Hoe ofiten—never when the vines are wet, or they will 


rust—drawing the earth slightly toward them; and at least once before they blossom, sow land 
plasteron them. As they require but six to eight weeks to make green pods, they can be sown as 


tate as September ist. 


If to be sent by mail, 15 cents per quart must be added to prepay postage. 


Dwari Green Podded 
Sorts. 


Early Brown Mohawk. A very hardy, pro- 
ductive and early String Bean. It will endure 
sey frost. Pkt.. 5c: quart, 25c; peck, $1.25; 

u., $4.50. 


Early Long Yellow Six Weeks. Extraearly, 
of fair quality; pods green, straight and flat. 
PkKt., 5c; quart, 25c; peck, $1.25; bu., $4.50. 


IMPROVED EXTRA EARLY VALENTINE BEAN. 


Extra Early Round Pod Valentine. Atleast 
six days earlier than the Early Valentine, and 
usually ready to pick in thirty-five days after 
planting. Pods round, thick and fleshy, of 
finest quality and unequaled in uniformity of 
ripening; one of the most profitable sorts for 
gardeners. Pkt., 5c; quart, 25e; peck, $1.25; 
bu.,; $4.£0. 


TBurpee’s Stringless Green Pod Bush Bean. 
The only stringless green pod bush bean in cul- 
tivation, consequently it surpasses all others in 
crisp, tender flavor. All are absolutely string- 
less, and of the beautiful, fleshy appearance. 
When weadd that the pods are ready to market 
two weeks earlier than the best stock of Im- 
proved Extra Early Red Valentines, it must 
prove of immense value, not only to the market 
gardener who wants to make more money, but 
also to the amateur!who seeks a rare quality 
early for the home table. Pkt., 5c; quart, 35c; 
peck, $1.75; bu., $6.25. 


White Seeded Valentine. The seed of this 
bean being white givesit additional value, as it 
can be used green as a snap bean, or as a winter 
shelled bean. Pkt., 5c; quart, 85c: peck, $2.25; 
bu., $8.50. 


Refugee. Hardy, productive; pods thick- 
leshed; not very early. Pkt., 5c; quart, 25c; 
peck, $1.25; bu., $4.50. 


Dwarti Wax Podded 


Sorts. 


Improved Golden Wax. This has long been 
the standard variety for general use. Vines of 
medium size, erect, hardy and productive. Pods 
long,nearly straight, broad, flat,golden-yellow, 
very fleshy and wax-like, with short, fleshy 
green points,cooking quickly as snaps, or shell- 
ing well when green, and of highest quality in 
both conditions. - Pkt., 5c; quart, 25c; peck, 
$1.75; bu., $6.50. 


Improved German Black Wax. One of the 
best of the yellow wax or golden podded varie- 


ties. Pods round, meaty, curved and borne in 
branches, ready for the table in about forty 
days from germination. Vine erect and dwari. 
Pkt., 5c; quart, 80c; peck, $1.75; bu., $6.50. 


Wardwell’s Kidney Wax. Vines large,strong 
growing and vigorous, producing a large crop 
of long, nearly straight, handsome, white, wax- 
like pods of good quality. They ripen about 
thesame time as the Golden Wax. Market gar- 
deners find this a profitable variety, owing to 
its large size and handsome color. Pkt., 5c; 
quart, 80c; peck, $2.00; bu., $7.50. 3 


Davis White Kidney Wax. An enormously 
productive rustless wax podded bush bean,hay- 
ing clear, white kidney-shaped seed. The pods 
are very long, oval, clear waxy white, and when 
of suitable size to use for snaps, entirely string- 
less. This new bean is sure to become very 
popular. Pkt., 5c; quart, 30e; peck, $2.00; bu., 
$7.50. 


Anticipate your 
wants. Better 

§ have your Seeds 
a few 


on hand 
days before you need them than run the risk of 
their being delayed, for in March and April 
thousands of orders must be filled, and some- 
rimes stocks become exhausted. Prices cannot 
e lower. 


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POLE BEANS.  Gtangenbohuen. 


One quart will plant 100 to 125 hills. 


If to be sent by mail, add 15 cents per quart to prepay postage. 


The planting of the various sorts of pole beans should be 
delayed a week or more after the first planting of the early 
dwarf sorts. The Limas and Sievas, being very tender, will 
do better if not planted in the open ground before the first of 
May. Plant in hills about three feet apart, and one to two 
inches deep, using five or six seeds to each hill, and set a pole 
firmly in the center. 


White Dutch Case Knife. One of the earliest; a 
splendid green shell bean, also a fine dry bean for winter use; 
good for planting among corn. Pkt., 5c; quart, 25c; peck, 
$1.75; bu., $6.50. 


Lazy Wives. The pods grow from six to eight inches 
long, entirely stringless, of a rich buttery flavor when cooked. 
Pods retain their tender, rich flavor until nearly ripe; a good 
white shell bean for winter use. Pkt., 5c; quart, 30c; peck, 
$1.75; bu., $6.50. 


White Cornfield, or Corn Hill. Used for planting 
‘among corn, and considered one of the best for this section. 
Pkt., 5c; quart, 30c; peck, $1.75; bu., $6.50. 


Kentucky Wonder, or Old Homestead. It is 
enormously productive, the pods hanging in great clusters 
from top to bottom of pole. Itis entirely stringless, and the 
pods are a silvery green color. Pkt., 5c; quart, 30c; peck, 
$1.75; bu., $6.50. 


Horticultural Cranberry. Round, speckled; tender 
for snap beans; not excelled for shelling and succotash. Pkt., 


5c; quart, 25c; peck, $1.50; bu., $5.50. 


Southern Prolific. A very prolific sort, popular in the 
South and good anywhere. Pods green, cylindrical, long, 
fleshy, crisp and excellent. Pkt., 5c; quart, 30c; peck, $1.75; 
bu., $6.00. 

Searlet Runner. This favorite climber produces clus- 
ters of beautiful scarlet flowers; grown principally for orna- 
ment, but can be used as a green shell bean. Pkt., 5c; quart, 
30c; peck, $2.00; bu., $8.00. 

Golden Cluster Wax. Undoubtedly the earliest pole 
wax variety. Pods from six to eight inches long, stringless, 
very tender and of delicious flavor. Pkt., 5c; quart, 30c; 
peck, $1.75; bu., $6.50. 


Small White Lima, or Sieva. Vines 


Pole Lima Beans. 


Extra Early Jersey Lima. An im- 
proved strain, and is the earliest of the 
large seeded varieties. Vines vigorous and 
productive; leaves large, long, pointed, 
light green; blossoms white; pods borne in 
clusters, large, broad, flat, containing three 
to five beans, which are equal in size to the 
Large White Lima. Pkt., 5c; quart, 30c; 
peck, $1.75; bu., $6.50. 


Extra Large White Lima. The old 
well-known sort. Vine tall growing, vig- 
orous, but slender; leaves medium size, 
smooth, light green ; blossoms small, white; 
pods borne in clusters, long, broad, very 
thin, dark green ; beans large, ovoid, kidney 
shaped, greenish white, flat. Pkt., 5c; 
quart, 30c; peck, $1.75; bu., $6.50. 


vigorous but short, with many short branch- 
es; very early and productive, with small, 
smooth, dark green leaves; pods short, 
curled, thin, flat; beans, white, small, kid- 
ney shaped. Pkt., 5c; quart, 30c; peck, 
$1.75; bu., $6.50. 


English Beans. $njj-Sobhuen. 
Should be planted in the spring as early 
as the ground will permit. Plant sparingly, 
in rows two feet apart, in good soil, and 
cultivate only in fair weather, and when 
the foliage is dry. 
_Early Long Pod. Very early, ripens 
sixty days from date of germination. Quart, 
20c; peck, $1.50. 


Broad Windsor, Best for general use. 
Quart, 25c; peck, $1.50. 


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DWARF BUSH LIMA BEANS. 


Henuerson’s Bush Lima. A true 
Bush Lima, only eighteen inches in height, 
compact bushy habit and does not require 
pol-s. They produce enormous crops of 
delicious Lima beans, which can be as easily 
gathered as the common garden bush bean. 
This variety is at least two weeks earlier 
than any of the climbing Limas. This 
alone: makes it of great value either for 
home or market garden culture. Pkt., 5c; 
quart, 25c; peck, $1.75; bu., $6.00. 


BEET. 


Burpee’s Bush Lima. A true bush 
form of the Large Lima Bean, growing 
twenty inches high, very early and pro- 
ductive. This is a much larger bean and 
of better quality than the Henderson. The 
beans are as large as the Large Lima, but 
are thicker, sweeter, grow closer together 
in the pods, and more tender and succulent, 
and remain longer green after maturing. It 
is of branching habits, and yields well. 
Pkt., 5c; quart, 25c; peck, $1.75; bu., $6.00. 


Rothe Riiben. 


One ounce to 50 feet of drills; 5 to G lbs. to the acre in drills. 


Sow as early in the spring as the ground 
can be worked, in light, well manured soil, 
in drills twelve inches apart, covering the 
seeds one inch deep, and pressing soil 
firmly over them. Thin out four inches 
apart for the table beet; cultivate often. If 
wanted very early, sow in hot-beds and 
transplant, cutting off the outer leaves. 
For winter use, the late varieties may be 
sown in June. 


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ECLIPSE. 
EGYPTIAN. 


EDMAND’S. 
CROSBY’S. 


Eclipse. An excellent variety, matur- 
ing as early as the Egyptian, but much 
larger, of a uniform globular shape, very 
small top, skin, and of delicious flavor, 
making it most desirable for private use or 
for marketing Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 14-lb., 
20c; lb., 55c. 


Egyptian Early Dark Red. One of 
the best varieties for forcing, and is also 
excellent for first early crop out of doors, 
being very early, with small top. Leaf, 
stems and veins dark red, leaf dark green, 
dotted with red; roots very dark red, flat, 
with very small tap roots; flesh dark red 
zoned with lighter shade, hard, crisp and 
tender when young. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
14-lb., 20c; lb., 55c. 


€rosby’s Egyptian Dark Red. An 
improved strain of the Egyptian beet. Itis 
much thicker than the original strain, quite 
as early, of better color and quality, besides 
being smoother. Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; 1%4-lb., 
20c; Ib., 55c. ; 


\/Electric. Extra early, nearly round 
variety, bright red color and fine table 
quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4-lb., 20c; 
lb., 65c. 


Edmand’s Early Blood Turnip. 
One of the most uniform of all Turnip beets, 
with very small tops of bronzy red. The 
bulbs are handsome and round, very 
smooth, and of good marketable size. 
Pkt., 5c; 02z., 10c; 14-lb., 20c; Ib., 55c. 


vEarly Blood Turnip. Good for sum- 
mer or winter; flesh dark red color, a 
standard round variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
14-lb., 20c; lb., 50e. 


\/Early Flat Bassano. This variety is 
valued for its early maturity. Roots flat, © 
turnip-shaped ; flesh white and rose; tender 
and juicy,-grows to good size. Pkt., 5c; 
0z., 10c; 44-lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 


Hong Smooth Blood-Red. A long 
smooth winter variety, growing to a good 
size, half out of the ground; color dark 
blood-red; sweet, tender and keeps well, 
and is considered the best for winter use. 
Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10c; 44-lb., 20c; Ib., 50c. 


Swiss Chard, Silver, or Sea Kaie 
Beet. This variety is cultivated solely for 
its leaves, which are used for greens. Pkt., 


de; 0z., 10c; 14-lb., 25c; lb., 7dc. 


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SUGAR BEETS AND MANGEL WURZEL. 


The following varieties are valuable for 

stock feeding. They give immense crops, 
are easily raised, harvested and kept through 
the winter. The results from their use are 
wonderful, and are clearly shown in the 
improved health and condition of animals, 
the increased yield of milk in cows, and 
the great sayings in hay and corn. Sow in 
drills thirty inches apart, on rich, well pre- 
_ pared ground early in the spring. Cultivate 
well, and thin to eight inches in the row. 
For winter, store in pits or cellar as soon as 
heavy frost is feared. From four to six 
| pounds will sow an acre. 
_ WVibmorin’s Improved Sugar Beet. 
A medium sized white sugar beet, brought 
by the most careful selection to the highest 
perfection, both in the consistency of shape, 
size and color of the roots and their high 
sugar content. Greatly esteemed by sugar 
manufacturers. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 
15c; lb., 35e., 

Mammoth Golden Yellow Mangel. 
An improvement on all yellow mangels, 
| being of considerably greater size, more 
than half above ground and of a more 
grayish or rather russet yellow color. Re- 
markable even in shape, rather elongated, 
of vigorous growth; it has a fine neck and 
very smooth skin; flesh white, firm and 
sweet; much liked by cattle. Amexcellent 
keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 15c; 
lb., 35e. 


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Mammoth Long Red or Giant 
Mangel. The heaviest cropping and best 
Mangel. This mammoth variety grows to 
an immense size, single roots weighing 
thirty to fifty pounds each, and always of 
very fine texture and good quality. It has 
produced from sixty to seventy-five tons per 
acre, and is most valuable for stock feeding. 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 14 lb., 15¢; Ib., 35e. 


Golden Tankard Mangel. Con- 
sidered indispensable among English dairy 
farmers; it is stated by them that they are 
able to obtain a higher price for milk when 
feeding cows on Golden Tankard. Golden 
Tankard is of a rich, deep yellow through- 
out. Early, hardy and a heavy cropper, 
for on account of its shape the roots can be 
left standiug close in rows. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 
10c; % lb., 15c; Ib., 35e. 


Orange Globe Mangel. We think 
this is one of the best varieties of Mangel 
Wurzel grown for stock feeding. It has 
exceedingly small tops and few leaves; leaf 
stalks and blades green; roots medium size, 
uniformly globe shaped, haying a very small 
tap and few side roots; color of skin deep 

“orange yellow; flesh white and of excellent 
quality. The roots grow almost entirely 
above ground, making them admirably 
adapted to shallow ground and very easy 
to be harvested. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 
15c; Ib., 35c. 


CORN SALAD. 
Rabinshen, Feld Salat. 


One of the most delicious salads, highly es- 
teemed by the Germans. 
drills, or for very early autumn and winter use, 
sow in fall and winter over same as spinach. If 
grown in cold frames and covered with straw mats, 
it can be used at any time during the winter. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; Ib., 50c. 


Sow early in spring in 


All Garden seeds are 5 cents per packét, unless otherwise noted. 
We pay postage on all Vegetable and Flower Seed by the pound, 
half pound, quarter pound and ounce, at prices given in this Cata- 


logue, except on Peas, Beans and Corn. 


If these are wanted by 


mail, send extra money for postage at rate of 15 cents per quart. 


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CAULIFLOWER. 


One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants. 


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CAULIFLOWER— Extra Select Earliest Dwarf Erfurt. 


This is acknowledged by all to be one of 
the most delicious of vegetables. Any soil 
that will grow cabbage will grow cauliflower, 
as their requirements are very similar; but 
as the product is more valuable, extra man; 
uring and preparation of the soil will be 
well repaid. Culture same as cabbage, ex- 
cept that they need a cool and moist atmos- 
phere and should be watered often in dry 
weather. As the flower heads appear, the 
large leaves should be broken down over 
them to shield them from the sun and rain. 


Extra Selected Earliest Dwarf 
Erfurt. The earliest and best variety in 
cultivation and the leading sort all over the 
world where cauliflower is grown. The 
strain we have of this variety is without 
doubt the very best to be had. The seed we 
offer comes from headquarters direct and 
was grown from the very finest specimens, 
noted for their earliness, dwarf habit, large 
size, uniform shape and compact growth. 
For forcing under glass during winter and 
early spring, or for planting later in the 
open ground, no other sort can surpass it, 
and we know that every plant is certain to 
make ahead. Pkt., 15c; oz., $4.00. 


Earliest Dwarf Erfurt, Second 
Quality. A very fine strain. Pkt., l5c; 
0z., $2.50. 


Early Dwarf Erfurt—Small-leaved. 
A well known early variety, and is very 
desirable for forcing or for planting out 
doors. Plants compact, with few, narrow, 
upright leaves, and suited for close planting; 
forms solid, compact heads even under un- 
favorable conditions and is therefore one of 
the most desirable for general use. It is 
an excellent header and our stock can be 
relied upon. Pkt., 15c; oz., $2.50. 


Early Snowball. A favorite with 
market gardeners, and very extensively 
grown for forcing and out door planting. 
It is exceedingly early and hardy, and is 
one of the surest to make a solid, compact 
head. For these reasons it can also be 
planted for the late summer and fall crop. 
We have secured the best seed procurable 
and recommend it equal to that offered by 
anyone. Pkt., 15c; oz., $2.50. 


Early Paris. Heads large, white, com- 
pact and solid; of excellent flavor, tender 
and delicious; leaves large, stalks tall. 
Pkt.,:10e.;.0z., 50e. 


Large Late Asiatic. A valuable, dis- 
tinct, late variety, producing large, white, 
fine heads, well protected by the foliage. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c, 


IMPORTANT.—Market gardeners, large planters and clubs who want Seeds in 
\arge quantities will save money by writing us for Special Prices. 


$13-815 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 7 
CABBAGE. Sopjfoh[—Wcif-Krant. 


One ounce will produce 2,000 plants. 


Cabbage Seed. Nothing that is grown | early kinds in a hot-bed, early in February, 


in the seed line requires more attention and 
careful watching in order to get pure stock 
that is sure to head and to produce heads 
true to type, than the growing of good Cab- 
bage Seed. We have selected strains of 
many of the leading varieties that we con- 
sider far ahead of the general run of Cab- 
bage Seed sold, and we are glad to inform 
our friends, that the seed we offer is 
purchased from the most reliable Cabbage 
Seed growers in this country, and we know 
it will give entire satisfaction. You will find 
that we have made prices very reasonable 
for the quality we offer. 


Culture. The requirements for a good 
crop are a rich soil, deep plowing, high 
manuring, good seed and thorough after 
culture. For early use, sow seed of the 


Very Early Cabbages. 


and transplant them in the open ground in 
March and April, in rows two feet apart 
and eighteen inches between the plants in 
the rows orsow in a seed-bed outside as 
soon as the soil can be worked, if youdo not 
care for real early cabbage. These may 
be transplanted in about four weeks. For 
second early cabbage, sow in March and 
transplantin April. For late cabbage, sow 
in May and transplant in June, in rows 
three feet apart in the row. Hoe every 
week and stir the ground very deep. As 
they advance in growth, draw a little earth 
to the plants until they begin to head. To 
prevent the splitting or bursting of cab- 
bage, go frequently over the ground and 
start every cabbage that appears about to 
mature, by loosening the roots, which will 
check the growth. 


in growth and can easily be planted in rows 
two feet apart and twenty inches in the 
rows. One great advantage is, it does not 
burst open when ripe, like many other 
early sorts, and consequently can be left 
standing on the ground along while with- 
out injury, until a favorable opportunity for 
cutting. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 1-41]b., 65c; 
Ib., $2.25. 


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Early Jersey Wakefield. No cab- 
bage excells this standard sort as an early 
variety forthe market, anditis none the 
less valuable for private use. It is the 
earliest variety that a market gardener can 
possibly grow, and very productive. The 
heads are somewhat pointed, and keep firm 
foralongtime. This variety has long been 
adopted by the best market gardeners of 
our most prominentcities, and nothing of 
recent introduction has in any way excelled 
or even approached it. Our strain is from 
the very best heads, and market gardeners 
will find it is the best to be had. Pkt., 5c; 
oz.,20c; 1-4 Ib., 65c; Ib., $2.25: 


Large or Charleston Wakefield. 
This variety is about six days later than 
Early Jersey Wakefield. The heads are 
fully one-half larger. It is very compact 


Early Winnigstadt. An old well- 


y known variety. Plant very compact with 


short thick leaves. Heads conical and very 
hard. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 4-lb., 50c; 
Ib., $1.50. 

Early Dwarf Flat Dutch. An ex- 
cellent second early variety, having flat, 
compact heads, of fine flavor, and connects 
the early varieties with the Drumhead. 
Highly valued, both for its fine quality and 
ability to resist heat. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; . 
1-4 lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 


Early Large York. An old favorite, 
the heads are small, round, slightly heart- 
shaped and firm. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 1-4 lb., 
50c; lb., $1.50. 


To Destroy the Cabbage Worm 
Dust the plants with slug shot, or syringe 
them with strong tobacco water, with a 
litle Paris Green added, or mixture of Paris 
Green and plaster is still more effective, but 
should not be used after the heads are form- 
ing. A few applications will destroy the 
worms entirely. 


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Henderson’s Early Summer. Is 
about eight days later than the Wakefield, 
but being fully double the size, it is de- 
cidedly the best large cabbage, and is 
deservedly popuiar with market gardeners. 
Pkt., 5c; -0z:, docs. 14-lb., 50c: -1h,5 $1.00: 


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Improved White Bruns- 
wick, Short-stemmed (Fot- 
tler’s). This is without excep- 
tion the best early Drumhead va- 
riety in the market. Plants have 
very short stems and large leaves, 
which start from the stem bhori- 
zontally, but turn upward about 
the head. Head large, very flat, 
compact and solid, and of fine 
quality. It is universally grown 
by St. Louis market gardeners to 
succeed the earliest varieties, also 
for alate crop. Pkt., 5c; o0z., 15c; 
14-lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 


All Season or Surehead. This sort 
is now most universally grown by market 
gardeners and truckers but is also an excel- 
lent variety for home growing. Heads very 
large, round, but usually somewhat flat- 
tened; very solid, and of the best quality, 
keeping as well asthe winter sorts. Plant 
very vigorous and sure heading; leaves 
large, smooth, with dense bloom. Re- 
markable for its ability to stand the hot sun 
and dry weather. One of the best sorts for 
general cultivation. Pkt., 5c; 0oz., 15c; 
M44-lb., 50c; lb., $1.50, 


Fall and Winter Cabbages. 


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S. & C. Late Flat Dutch. This is 
no doubt one of the most profitable strain 
to grow and every gardener should have it. 
It makes a very hard head of good size and 
weight, and is remarkable for its keeping 
quality when buried over winter. Itis of 
dark green color and for heading, evenness 
of crop and size this excellent strain can- 
not be surpassed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 4 
Ib. 5° 65c; Ibs $2.25: 


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Premium Late Flat Dutch. The 


“most popular variety for the winter market. 


It has no superior, and is more extensively 
grown than any other; is tender and well 
flavored. It is a fall and winter variety, 
and one of the very best to keep. Select 
quality.- Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14-lb., 50e; 
Ib., $1.50. 

Hollander Cabbage. As this variety 
is very hardy, very handsome, very solid, 
one of the best keepers, and of fine quality, 
it is one of the best for gruwing for distant 
markets, or for late spring use. Price, pkt., 
de; 0z., 25c; 14-lb., 75c3 1lb., $2.50. 


813-815 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, mo. 9 


Louisville Drumhead. This is the 
nost popular intermediate or second early 
with market gardeners around Louisville 
and the Southwest... It comes off mediuin 
early, withstands heat to a remarkable ex- 
tent; heads large, solid and uniform in size 
and color. Pkt., 5e; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 6dc; 
lb., $1.50. 

Large Late American Drumhead. 
One of the oldest varieties in existence, and 
largely planted by truckers for shipping pur- 
poses, producing large, solid heads of bluish- 
green, with a broad and flatsurface. When 
touched with frost, the outer leaves become 
tinted with reddish-brown; the head is 
white, crisp and tender. Select quality. 
Pkt., 5¢; oz., 20e; 14 1b., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 


Red Cabbage. MNoth-SMtraut. 


Early Dark-Red Dwarf Erfurt. A 
very early and dwarf variety, forming small 
heads and of a solid dark blood color; the 
best for pickling purposes. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
20c; 14 lb., 65c; 1b., $2.00. 

Mammoth Red Rock. This recently 
introduced variety is the largest of the red 
varieties, producing heads averaging from 
ten to fifteen pounds each; the heads are of 
a deep red color to the very center, and as 
solid as a rock; it is the best-of all for late 
planting, keeps well during winter. Pkt., 
dC.; 0Z., 20c; 14 lb., 65c; Ib., $2.50. 

Savoy Cabbage. 
Wiring oder Savoyer-Kohl, 

The Savoy or Curly Cabbages are 
of much finer flavor and quality than the 
best of other kinds and should be more gen- 
erally cultivated. They are particularly 
adapted for private use, where quality rather 
than quantity isconsidered. Grown in fall 
and allowed to be touched by frost, it isone 
of the most delicious of all vegetables. 


Early Dwarf Ulm Savoy. The bestearly Savoy. 
It matures very éarly, the heads are firm, solid, 
beautiiully crimpled, and of the finest quality. 
Pkt., 5¢; 0Z.,20c; 14 lb., 65c;-1b., $1.75. 


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Perfection Drumhead Savoy. The best late 
Savoy. Far superior to the ordinary imported 
Drumhead savoy. Heads large and very finely 
curled; short stock and compact grower; an ex- 
cellent keeper. PKt.,5c; 0z.,20c; 14 1b., 65c; 1b., $2. 


Collards. 


‘Southern or Creole Cabbage. A well known 
variety-in the South, where it is grown exten- 
sively. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,15c; 44 1b., 50¢e; lb., $1.50. 


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CARROTS. Gelbe Niiben. 


One ounce to 100 feet of drill. 3to 4 lbs. per | 
acre in drills. 

For the successful cultivation of this root 
the soil should be light (sandy soil is best) 
and deeply tilled. For an early crop the 
seed should be sown as early as the ground 
can be properly worked. For late crops it 
may be sown any time until about the mid- 
dle of June. Sow in rows about fifteen 
inches apart. Keep down weeds. Thin out 
young plants as soon as they can be handled, 
leaving them about three to six inches apart, 
according to variety. 

Early Short Horn Stump-Rooted. 
This has always been the general favorite 
for an early crop; it is of a bright orange 
color, of delicate flavor, owing to the short- 
ness of the root it will grow in less depth of 
soil than any other variety Pkt., dc; oz., 
10c; 34 lb., 20c; lb., 65c. 


Guerande, or Ox Heart (Stump- 
rooted). Atthe shoulder from three or four 
inches in diameter; flesh bright orange, fine 
grained and sweet; very productive. Where 
other varieties require digging, Ox Heart 
can be easily pulled. Pkt.5c; 0z.10c; 14 Ib., 
20c; Ib., 65c. - 

Early Searlet Horn (Point-rooted). 
A medium sized root, half-long, of fine color, 
and much used for cooking; grown for early 
use and torellin bunches. Bears close plant- 
ing. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 65c. 

Early Half-Long Scarlet (Stump- 
rooted). Similarin shape tothe Early Horn; 
color, bright scarlet; flesh, reddish orange, 
becoming yellow in center, but with no dis- 
tinct core; fine grained and of the finest 
table quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 
AG 1p, poe. 

Intermediate. The roots grow very 
regular and smooth; they are of good size, 
being from ten to twelve inches in length 
and two to three inches in diameter at top, 
tapering gradually from the shoulder to the 
tip of the root. Valuable for its great pro- 
ductiveness, and also for its rich color and 
sweet flavor. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,10c; 14 lb., 20c; 
Ib., 65c. 

Improved Long Orange. The well 
known and popular stand-by forlate summer 
and winter use; grown extensively for feed- 
ing stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 1b. 20c: Ib. 6c. 


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CARROTS—Continued. 


EARLY HALF-LONG SCARLET. 
STUMP-ROOTED. 


DANVERS. 


Danvers. One of the most productive 
and best, for field culture. Tops medium, 
roots dark orange colored ; large but of med- 
ium length, tapering abruptly at the point. 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 65c. 

Long Searlet Altringham. Roots 
long, with top an inch or two above ground ; 
of medium size, skin deep scarlet, flesh 
bright, crisp and fine flavor; excellent for 
field cultivation. Pkt.,5c; 0z.,10c; 34 lb., 
20c; lb., 65c. 


Large White Belgian. Grows one- 
third above ground; Jarge white root, with 
green top; grown exclusively for feeding 
ste. Pkt., 5c; 0oz.,10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 65c. 


CELERY. Gelleric. 


One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants. 


Culture. Sowthe seedsearly in Aprilin acold 
frame or inthe open ground, and in Juneor July 
transplant. The young plants, before trans- 
planting, should be clipped down partially two 
or three times to promote astubby growth. On 
the ground, previously thoroughly enriched and 
cultivated, lay out lines three feet apart, on the 
surface, not in trenches, as used to be planted. 
Set the plants in these rows about six inches 
apart. Until about the middle of August the 
only work to be done is frequent cultivation and 
wateringindry weather. Earthingup may then 
begin and continue as long as the plants grow, 
to bleach the stems and render them crisp. 

White Plume. Unlike most varieties 
this one does not require to be earthed up, 
but if only loosely tied, a few handfuls of 
earth brought close around the base of the 
leaves to keep them close together, all the 
inner leaves or thin stalks will turn white 
and crisp. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 65c; 
Ib., $2.00. 


Boston Market. Grown almost ex- 
clusively by the market gardeners around 
Boston ; is a favorite dwarf variety, remark- 
able for its tender, crisp and succulent 
stems and its peculiar mild flavor. Pkt., 5c; 
oz.. 20c; 14 lb., 40c; 1b., $1.50 


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Golden Self Blanching. Like the 
White Plume, this celery requires very little 
earthing up, and in many other respects it 
is similar to that favorite sort, differing, how- 
ever, in color, which is yellowish, the heart 
being large and solid, and of a beautiful 
golden hue. Pkt.,5c; 0z., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; 
Ib., $2.50. 


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WHITE PLUME. GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING. 


Golden Heart Dwarf. A showy sor 
of excellent qualities. Solid, of fine flavor 
and agood keeper, and asits name indicates, 
possessing, when blanched, a yellowish or 
golden tint. Pkt.,5c; 0oz.,20c; 14 lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.50. 


Henderson’s Half Dwarf. A variety 
of celebrity among market gardeners. It 
possesses all the qualities essential to make 
a perfect celery—solidity, never being hol- 
low; flavor, a peculiar nutty quality; vigor 
of growth, dwarf, though producing a 
weighty bunch. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 
40c; lb., $1.50. 


Giant White Pascal. Large, round, 
crisp and solid. The old, well known variety, 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 40c; Ib.; $1.50. 


CELERIAC. Gnollen-Gelleric. 


A variety of 
celery having 
turnip-shaped 
roots which, 
when cooked 
and sliced and && 
used with vin- ¥ 
egar, makes a 
most excellent 
salad. Itis 
more hardy 
and may be 
treated same . AN 
as celery. abs SD 

Large White Erfurt Turnip- 
Rooted Celery. This is the largest and 
best variety grown. Round in shape, 
smooth, with few side roots. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
20c; 14 Ib., 40c; 1b., $1.50. 


813-815 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 11 


GARDEN AND SWEET CORN. § 38ucer oder Siipforn. 


One quart plants 150 to 250 hills. Eight or ten quarts for an acre. 
If to be sent by mail add 15c per quart to prepay postage. 


Ging 
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The Sweet, or Sugar Corn varieties, being 
liable to rot in cold or wet ground, should 
not be planted until April, or when the 
ground has become warm, and for a suc- 
cession plant every two weeks until July, 
in hills 2x3 for the early kinds, and 
arge, late kinds. Some plant 
three and one-half feet apart and 
inches in the row. Give frequent 
thorough cultivation. 

Extra Early Adams. The hardiest 
and earliest white corn known, is not a 
sugar corn, but on account of its being 
largely sold for table use we class it among 
the sugarcorns. It can be planted earlier 
than any other; ear short, grain white, 
indentéd. Pkt., 5c; quart, 15c; peck, 75c; 


u.f $2.50. 

\Aaams: Early White. Similar to 
tra Early Adams; larger, but not so 

early. Often used for the table, particu- 

larly_én the Southern States. Pkt., 5c; 


qugft, 15¢; peck, 75c; bu., $2.50. 
xtra Early Cory White Cob 
weet. The largest of the extra early 


sorts. The plant is stout and vigorous, but 

short, and it will mature a full crop earlier 

than any of the much lauded new strains. 

Ears eight-rowed, with white cob and very 

large white grains. Pkt., 5c; quart, 15c; 
75c; bu. $2.50. 


habit, producing ears of fair size, 
sry choice quality. Pkt.,5c; quart, 
75c. bu. $2.50. 


The 
introducer, a thoroughly informed grower, 
says this variety is the best out of over eighty 
sorts which he now grows. Itisastrong, 
vigorous grower and heayy yielder; pink- 
colored cobs with white grains of good size, 
tinged with pink at the cob end; it shows 


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rt, 15c; peck, 75c3 bu. $2:50. 
Shaker’s Early Sweet. A valuable 
second early corn, remarkably large for so 
early a ripener, closely following the well- 
known Cory. Yields an abundant crop, is 
desirable for family use, and one of the 
most profitable for market or canning. 
kt, 5c; quart, 15c; peck 75c; bu., $2.50. 
erry’s Hybrid Sweet. This is an 
early twelve rowed variety, growing only 
from four to fivefeet high, with ears as long 
as the Crosby and set very lowon the stalk. 
The kernels are white,. large, sweet and 
very.tender. Pkt., 5c; quart, 15c; peck, 75c; 
its ,- 2.00: 

Country Gentleman Sweet. This 
is without doubt the sweetest and most ten- 
der variety of all. The ears are medium, 
cob small, kernels of extraordinary depth, 
pearly whiteness and irregularly crowded 
together on the cob. It is very productive, 
bearing from two to four ears to the stalk. 
It matures medium to late. Pkt., 5c; quart, 
20c; peck $1.00; bu., $3.50. 

towell’s Evergreen Sweet. This 
riety is intermediate in its season; and if 
planted at the same time with earlier kinds 
will keep the table supplied till September. 
It is hardy and productive, very tender and 
sugary; remaining in a condition suitable 
for boiling for a long time. Pkt., 5c; quart, 
ioe, Does (OG seats Ibo DOs at > 
ammoth Sugar. A late variety, 
oducing ears larger than any other sort: 
of very fine flavor. Pkt. 5c; quart i5c; 
peck 75c; bu. $2.50 


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CUCUMBER. Guvken. 


One ounce to 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds to the acre in hills. 


Plant in hills four feet apart, in well pre- 
pared warm, rich, loamy soil. Mix a shoy- 
elful of well rotted manure in each hill. 
The fruit should be picked when large 
enough, whether they are wanted or not, 
as it destroys the vitality of the vine if left 
to ripen. 


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L Early White Spine. The leading 
sort grown for shipment to market. The 
vine in habit is very vigorous and very pro- 
lific. The fruit is seven to nine inches long 
and solid. The White Spine is a general 
favorite for its many excellent qualities, 
and is grown everywhere. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 
10c; 14-lb., 20c; lb.; 65c. 


* xtra Long White Spine. A large 
variety of White Spine, largely used for 
forcing by market gardeners. Grows nine 
to eleven inches long. Highly esteemed. 
PEt., 5c; oz-, 10c; 144-lb., 20c; Ib., 65c. 


Evergreen White Spine. This sort 
grows long, is of handsome and smooth 
shape, very early and prolific. It differs 
from the other strains of White Spine in 
the fact of always remaining a deep green 
color. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,10c; 44-lb. 20c. lb., 65e. 


Talby’s Hybrid. A hybrid of the 
White Spine, with a large English variety, 
retaining the prolificness of the former, 
united with large size, hardiness and de- 
sirable market qualities. Valuable for 
forcing and for open ground. Pkt., 5c; 
oz. 10c; 44-Ib.,. 20e;-1b. ;.75e; 


A 
prickly, seedy variety, bearing in clusters 


fae Green Cluster. short, 
near the root; color, pale green. It is a 
great bearer and matures early. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; 144-lb., 20c; Ib., 7dc. 


| arly Frame, or Early Short 


Green. Productive, of vigorous growth, 
early ; fruits medium and straight. Popu- 
lar for both table use and pickling. Pkt., 


dc ¥0z., 10c; Yy-lb., 20c; ib., 65ce. 
t. Louis Pickling Cucumber. A 
rong and vigorous grower. It produces a 
greater length of vine and more fruits than 
any other variety. Weare sure that mar- 
ket gardeners and private planters will be 
pleased with St. Louis Pickling Ques = 
-» 9C; 0Z., 10c; 4-Ib-- 20e; Ib., 65e. 
Boston Pickling or Jersey. <A short 
pickling variety, of fine form or flavor, 
enormously productive, crisp and tender. 
-» 0C; OZ-, 10c; 14-lb.3 20c; Ib.,; 65c. 
Westerfield’s, or Chicago Pickle. 
This is one of the best varieties for pickles, 
and largely used by the pickle factories. 
The fruit is of medium length, color deep 
green. It is a most prolific variety. Pkt., 


dc; 0Z., 10c; 14-lb ; 20c; Ib., 65c. 


London Long Green. A standard 
late sort, crisp and tender; excellent for 
the table, and makes a hard brittle pickle. 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 44-Ib., 20c; 1b., 65e. 


lx Green Turkey. 
variety, good either for pickling or slicing; 
dark green, flesh firm and solid. Pkt., 5¢; 
OZg 10c; %-lb., 20c; lb., 75c. 

| Gherkin, or Burr. Only grown for 
~ pickling, is the smallest of all varieties, 
and should always be pickled while young 
and tender. Pkt., oe; 0z., 20c; 4-lb., 60c; 
Ih¢, $2.25. 
Japanese Climbing. This cucumber 
is a strong and vigorous grower. The young 
plants are bushy, but as soon as they be- 
come well established they begin to climb, 
and may be grown on fences, poles or trele 
lises. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 


Cress or Pepper Grass. 
Grauje Krejfe. 


A favorite pungent salad. Sow thickly 
at frequent intervals, to keep up a succes- 
sion, as it soon runs to seed. 


Extra Curled. Very fine. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; 1-4 1b., 20c; lb., 55c. 
Large Leaved Winter. A well- 


known yariety everywhere. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 


15c; 1-4 Ib., 30¢; Ib., $1.00. 


A well-known aquatic 
plant to be found growing in great abun- 
dance along the margins of running streams 
and ponds. It has a very pleasant pungent 


Water-Cress. 


taste. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c;- 14 Ib 
Ib., $2.50. 


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Chicory. Chicoriemvirjzel. 


Long Rooted or Coffee. Sown in 
drills, the roots become well developed. 
When they are dried, roasted or ground, 
they become the Chicory of commerce, and 


are used in adulterating coffee. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15¢e. 
Dandelion. swen-Rahn. 


Cultivated for spring greens and for salad. 
Sow in May or June, in drills half an inch 
deep and twelve inches apart. 


Large Thick-Leaved. Cultivated. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 1-4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 


Endive. (Gnbdivien. 
One ounce will sow twenty square feet. 


An excellent salad for fall and winter 
use. Sow early in spring for early crop, 
and in mid-summer for late, in hills half 
inch deep. When the plants are strong 
enough, transplant on a rainy day, in drills, 
to stand a foot apart each way; and as 
soon as the leaves are beginning to touch 
each other, tie them up over the heart of 
the plant to blanch. 


Green Curled. The most popular 
variety, producing beautifully curled dark 
green leaves; crisp, tender, and blanches 
cream white. Pkt., 5; oz., 20c; 1-4 Ib., 
50c; lb., $1.50. 


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Batavian or Broad Leaved. This 


variety forms large heads of broad, thick 
leaves, which are used for flavoring soups 
or stews; requires to be tied up for blanch- 
ing. 


$1.50. 


PEt., ‘6c; 02., 20; °1-4 Ib..50e; Ib., 


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White Curled. This resembles the 
green exceptin color, but is not quite as 
hardy; the foliage is light green, blanches 
white very easily. Pkt., dc; oz., 20c; 1-4 
lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 


Egg Plant. Gierpjlanze. 


One ounce of Seed will produce 1,000 plants. 


Sow seeds in a hot bed in March, in the 
same manner as Tomatoes. As they are 
susceptible to cold, they should not be 
transplanted in the-open ground until the 
weather is quite warm. Set the plants three 
feet apart each way. 


New York Improved Oval Purple. 
The leading market sort, very large and 
smooth, fine dark color, very prolific and 
of excellent quality. This strain has given 
the greatest satisfaction to market gar- 
deners everywhere. Pkt., 5c; 02., 35c; 
1-4 Ib., $1.25. 


Thornless Large Oval Purple or 
Smooth Stem. An excellent new variety. 
The plants are large and vigorous, leaves of 
a light green shade, fruit early, very large, 
oval and of a fine deep purple—never red 
nor yellow. Market and private gardeners 
will find this variety one of the very best in 
cultivation. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,35c; 1-4]b., $1.25. 


14 SCHISLER-CORNEL1 SEED COMPANY, 


Kale or Borecole. 


Glatterfoh!. 


One Gunce will produce about 2,000 plants. 

Sown in prepared beds, middle of April 
to beginning of May, and transplant be- 
ginning of June, same as cabbage. All the 
varieties are very hardy, and are best when 
touched by frost. 


Tall Green Curled Scotch. Grows 
about eighteen inches in height and 
spreads, under good cultivation, to three 
feet in diameter. The leaves are bright 
green, beautifully curled. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 1-4 1]b., 20c; lb., 75c. 


Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. This 
is a most desirable variety, because of its 
hardiness as well as forits excellent quality 
and beauty. From their dwarf habit the 
plants are liable to be covered with snow 
during the winter, but without this pro- 
tection it is rarely, if ever, injured by frost 
and can be cut almost any time during the 
winter. The leaves are of a light green 
color and as finely fringed at the edges as 
the finest curled parsley. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 141b., 20c; lb., 60c. 


Dwarf Green Curled Erfurt. The 
favorite market sort, very tender. The 
leaves are deep green and beautifully 
curled, making a very ornamental appear- 
ance, spreading out to about two feet in 
diameter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1-4 lb., 25c; 
lps, foc: 


Sow in Septem- 
ber in rows one foot apart and treat in every 
way as Spinach. Itis very hardy and is 


grown as winter greens. 


ready for use in early spring. It will take 
from three to four pounds Dwarf German 
Greens seed to sow one acre. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; 1-4 lb., 20c; lb., 65e. 


Kohl-rabi. Glas-Robhlrabi. 


One ounce will produce 2,000 plants. 


KL Kohl-rabi is grown 
or its turnip-shaped 
So bulb, which is formed 
above ground. The bulb 
should be used while 
youngandtender, as age 
detracts from its good 
quality. For early use 
sow in hot-beds and 
transplant. Set plants 
eightinches apart inthe 
row. When properly 
prepared Kohl-rabi is 
one of the most desira- 
ble of vegetables. 

Earliest White Erfurt. A very pop- 
ular variety, good for forcing and out-doors, 
grows very quick. Tender and delicious, 
excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 1-4 
lb., 65c; Ib.; $2.00. 

Early Short-leaved White Vienna. 
This is one of the best varietiés for either 
forcing or out-door culture, is exceedingly 
tender and delicate. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c; 
1-4 lb., 65c; Ib., $2.00. 

Early Purple Vienna. Similar tothe 
above except in color. Quality very tender. . 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 25c; 1-41b., 75c; lb., $2.50. 

Large Green or White. These are 
coarse growing varieties, and more gen- 


erally grown for feeding cattle. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; 1-41b., 50c; lb., $1.75. 


Leek. and. 


Large London Flag. The old well- 
known standard variety , producing good size 
Leek. Large andstrong with broad leaves. 


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Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 1-4 1b., 50c; lb., $1.25. 


Large Musselburgh. An excellent 
variety of great merit, and afavorite mar- 
ket sort of enormous size. Leaves large 
and broad, flavor mild and pleasant. Pkt.. 
5c; 0z., 15c; 1-4 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.25. 


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LETTUCE. 


Salat, 


One ounce of seed will produce about 3,000 plants. 


Lettuce is of easy cultivation, but likes a 
good, rich soil. For early use, sow under 
glass in February and March and transplant 
in a well prepared bed as soon as the 
ground can be worked. Later sowings may 
be made in the open ground, at intervals 
of two weeks, for succession, as long as the 
weather permits. 


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Black-Seeded Simpson. — This vari- 
ety does not form a head, but is a compact 
mass of leaves; a light delicate green in 
color; it endures summér heat remarkably 
well; a general favorite with Western gar- 
deners. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15¢; 14 lb., 50c; 
Ib., $1.25. 

Grand Rapids. A loose-leaved curled 


St. Louis Black-Seeded Forcing. 
This is the best head of Cabbage Lettuce to 
force under glass, also for early planting 
out-doors. It is grown by nearly every St. 
Louis market gardener, and should be 
grown by all who grow lettuce for the mar- 
ket. Plants medium size, having thick 
green leaves, and when well grown form 
very compact, solid heads. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
20c; 14 Ib., 50c; lb., $1.75. 


Early White Cabbage, or Butter. 
Produces fine, greenish-white, large heads, 
of extra quality, remarkably tender and 
crisp; sure to head; of quick growth. Itis 


B one of the best for early planting, and also 
s for summer use, as itis slow to seed. Pkt., 
me OC; OZ., loc; 34 Ib., 503 lb., $1.50. 


St. Louis Market. An excellent and 


z very popular head variety, good for forcing 
= and outdoor planting; large, white, solid 
& head. This is one of the best and the lead- 


ing sort with the St. Louis gardeners. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 


Market 


ol) Lettuce. 
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variety of superior quality and beautiful /ZS\ 


appearance. A rapid grower, free from rot,|f 


and keeps crisp and tender without wilting|IB@\ 


when exposed for sale longer than anylK 
It is also a desirable|@& 


other forcing lettuce. 


variety for early spring sowing in the open \®Gas 


ground. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 Ib., 50c; 
Ib., $1.25. 

Early Curled Simpson. Does not 
head, but forms a compact mass of curly 
leaves of a yellowish-green. It matures 
earlier than the firm head sorts, hence is 
very generally grown in cold frames, also 
for an early outside crop. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; 14 |b., 50c; lb., $1.25. 

All the Year Round. A hardy, 
crisp-eating and ‘compact-growing variety, 
with small, close heads of dark green color; 
an excellent summer lettuce and valuable 
in forcing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c; 
Ib., $1.25. 

Tennis Ball White - Seeded, or 
Boston Market. A favorite forcing 
variety, forming a hard head. Makes but 
few other leaves, and for this reason can be 
vlanted quite closely. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
V4 Ib., 50c; lb., $1.25. 

Royal White Summer, or Drum- 
head. Heads very large, crisp, tender 
and of good flavor; one of the best summer 
varieties. Pkt., 5¢; oz, 15c: 14 lb., 50c; 
Ib., $1.26, 


Prize Head. An excellent variety for 
family use; forms a loose head of a dense 
mass of leaves, filled at the edge and 
densely blistered; deep green color, tinged 
with red; crisp, tender and good flavored. 
Pkt., 5¢; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 


Salamander. One of the best summer 
varieties, forming large, solid heads, com- 
posed of thick, smooth, very tender leaves, 
bright green and attractive, the inner ones 
finely blanched and of the finest quality, a 
hardy, crisp and good eating sort and 
splendid to sow for a succession of crops, 
as it does not incline to run to seed very 
quick, remaining long in head. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15¢e; 14 |b., 50c; Ib., $1.50, 


St. Louis 


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LETTUCE—Continued. 


Golden Buttercup. A fine variety, 
with very solid heads. It is quite as early 
as the white tennis Ball, has larger heads, 
and is unsurpassed for forcing or earliest 
spring crop. Its handsome appearance 
commands aready sale: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
YY Ib., 50c; 1b., $1.50. 

Hanson. One of the best varieties in 
cultivation; heads large, solid, heavy and 
very crisp and tender; the leaves are of a 
beautiful green outside and white within; 
endures the summer heat well. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c; 1b., $1.25. 

Paris Cos. Lettuce. These varieties 
grow strong and upright, producing long 
leaves, which should be tied up and 
blanched before cutting, which makes them 
very crisp and tender. They are quite 
hardy and will force well. They are the 
most popular varieties in France, where 
they are frequently served without dressing. 

Wh ite Paris Cos. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
14 Ib., 50c. 

Green Paris Cos. 
14 Ib., 50e. 


Hardy Green Winter. One of the 
best winter varieties; very hardy; forms a 
solid head. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15e; 14 |b., 50c; 
Ib., $1.75. 


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Oak-Leaved Lettuce. The distin- 
guishing feature of this variety of lettuce is 
in its oak-shaped leaves. The leaves are of 
a light green color, slightly crimpled or 
curled, set very close, and forming a head 
as compact as the peculiar shape of the 
leaf will permit. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 
60c; lb., $2.00. 


Brown Dutch Winter. A very de- 
sirable variety for winter use; it forms a 
large, solid head, the inner leaves of which 
are very sweet and tender. Pkt , 5c; 0z., 
15ce3 14 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.75. 


MELON-MUSK. sider-Vielouen. 


One ounce to 60 hills; 2 to 3 pounds, in hills, to an acre. 


The melon delights in rich, sandy soil, 
but should never be cultivated in the vicin- 
ity of cucumbers, squashes or pumpkins, as 
it will invariably become impregnated with 
them, and produce fruit of an inferior qual- 
ity. Sow in April and May in hills of light, 
rich soil, four feet apart, allowing but three 
plants to grow in each hill; after they have 
grown about a foot loong, pinch off the 
points of shoots, which cause the vines not 
only to become stronger, but makes them 
produce lateral branches, and prove more 
productive and mature earlier. 


Rocky Ford. This has become one of 
the most popular of small or basket melons. 
The fruit is oval, slightly ribbed, densely 
covered with coarse netting. Flesh thick 
green, very sweet and high flavored. This 


is the variety grown extensively around: 


Rocky Ford, Col., and shipped from there 
in enormous quantities to distant and near 
markets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 20c; 
1D 4 o0oG. 


Emerald Gem. The Melons are of 
medium size, and of a deep emerald green 
color. The flesh, which is thicker than any 
other melon of the same size, is of salmon 
color, and ripens thoroughly to the ex- 
tremely thin green rind. It is peculiarly 
christalline in appearance and juicy and 


rich. The flavor is sweet and lucious be- 
yond description. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10e; 4- 
lb., 40c. 


Netted Gem. A very popular variety. 
The Melons grow remarkably uniform, 
weighing from one and a quarter to one and 
a half pounds each. They are thick-meated, 
the flesh is ight green in color, and uni- 
formly of fine, lucious flavor; skin green, 
regularly ribbed and thickly netted. Very 
prolific and extra‘early in ripening, no ya- 
riety being earlier. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10e; Y4- 
lb., 20c; Ib., 60c, 


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17 


MUSK MELON—Continued. 


One of the earliest. The 
sort; nutmeg - shaped, 


Nutmeg. 
old, well-known 


finely netted, flesh greenish-yellow, rich 
and sugary. 
lb., 75. 


Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 20c; 


Miller’s Cream, or Osage. This va- 
riety is of egg-shape, skin very thin, of dark 
' green color and slightly netted; the flesh is 

of a salmon color, remarkably sweet; and 
/a great point of merit is that, no matter 
what size the melons are, they are always 
sweet and delicious. It is very productive, 


a good keeper, and will stand shipping bet- | 


ter than any othersort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
Y-lb., 25c; 1b., 75e. 


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Extra Early Hackensack. An im- 
provement of the old well-known Hacken- 
sack, but about a week earlier. Very large, 
round in shape, flattened at the end; flesh 
green, very sweet and highly flavored. 
Pkt., 5c; 0oz., 10e; 14-Ib., 25c; 1b., 75c. 


Champion Market. A well-known 
sort. The melons grow very uniform in 
size and shape, ranging from four to five 
and a half pounds each. The flesh is thick, 
light green in color, and of rich, sweet 
flavor, maintaining the promise of quality 
that is indicated by the deep ribs, heavy 
nettine and handsome other appearance. 


The melons are of the same form and ap- 
pearance as Netted Gem, but are three times 
the size. Very productive. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 
Yy-lb., 25c; lb., $1.00. 


Montreal Market. A very large 
melon, which has given very general satis- 
faction; longer in form than most of the 
green-fleshed sorts; grows very large, up to 
fifteen pounds or more; excellent flavor 
and extremely productive. Pkt.,5c; oz.,10c; 
Yy-lb., 35c; Ib. $1.25. 


Bay View Cantaloupe. One of the 
largest Cantaloupes in cultivation; a very 
prolific and green-fleshed variety. Well 
liked by everybody who has grown it. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 25c; Ib. $1.00. 


St. Louis Market Muskmelon.— 
Thisis an improved Nutmeg Melon and has 
been cultivated by leading St. Louis Market 
Gardeners for years. We obtained the seed 
of this valuable sort and had it grown for 
us. It is pronounced by all who tested it 
as the sweetest, most delicious; richly flav- 
ored they have ever eaten. The rich 
aromatic flavor, the greenish-yellow flesh, 
solid but juicy, and the general beauty and 
excellent quality of this variety is simply 
indescribable. The rind is strong, deep- 
green, netted; fruit nutmeg-shaped ; weight 
from four to six pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10¢:3 
44-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, 


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WATERMELONS. 


SCHISLER-CORNELI SEED COMPANY, 


Wafjer-Witelonen. 


One ounce to 30 hills; 4 to 5 pounds, in hills, to an acre. 


Watermelons require a rich, though 
rather sandy soil for best development, and 
thrive best in a warm, sunny exposure. 
Plant in hills eight to ten feet apart each 
way, and cultivate like the Muskmelen. 
To secure the largest fruit have but one or 
two melons to a Vine. 


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“Kolb’s Gem. This variety is well 
koown for its solidity, uniformity of size, 
weight and. fine shipping qualities, The 
melons are nearly round, rind dark, rich 
green marbled with lighter shades; flesh 
crimson; quite solid and sweet. Pkt., 5c; 
0z., 10c; 14-lb., 20c; lb., 55c. 

Florida Favorite. This variety is 
very early and one of the finest table melons 
extant; oblong in shape and growing to a 
very large size; rind dark with hght-green 
stripes; fiesh light crimson, very crisp and 
deliciously sweet; seed rather small and of 
a light creamy-white color. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 
10c; 14-lb., 20c; 1b., 55c. 

Phinney’s Early. An extraordinary 
early variety; form oval, rind rather thick, 
flesh bright red and quite productive; but 
its earliness we regard as its only good 
quality.  Pkt.,;.5e;"0z., 1c; 44-Ib.,..20c; 
Ib., 55c. 


One of the finest va- 


Cuban Queen. 
rieties grown; skin striped light and dark 
green; flesh is bright red, solid, luscious; 
crisp, sugary and unsurpassed in flavor; the 
rind is thin, vines strong, healthy and vig- 
orous. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 14-lb., 20¢; Ib., 55c. 


Scaly Bark. The skin is dark green, 
quite smooth and has a peculiar scaly ap- 
pearance. It is unusually productive, the 
average weight of the melon being forty or 
fifty pounds. The flesh is light crimson, 
solid, tender and of exquisite flavor. The 
rind, though quite thin, is remarkably 
tough. Pkt.,5c; oz., 10c;14-lb., 20c; lb., 55c. 


Improved Long Dixie. This variety 
is a hybrid of the famous Kolb’s Gem, but 
is far superior to that variety in size, quality 
and. productiveness; form oblong, flesh 
scarlet, melting and exceedingly sweet. 
We regard it as one of the best varieties 
for the table; but for shipping stick to the 
Kolb’s Gem, as there is no variety equal to 
it for that purpose. Very early and produc- 
tive. Pkt.,5c; oz.,10c; 14-lb., 20c; 1b., 55e. 


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Southern Rattlesnake, or Striped 
Gipsy. A variety of large size and fine 
shipping qualities and especially so in the 
Southern States, where melons are raised 
in large quantities for the Northern markets ; 
shape oblong, of light green color, and 
beautifully mottled and striped with a 
lighter shade; flesh scarlet, rind thin, very 
solid, and both sweet and delicious. Stands 
transit well. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 44-lb., 20c; 
1b:; 5c; 


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WATERMELONS—Continued. 


Peerless, or Ice Cream, White- 
Seeded. Of medium size, thin rind, light 
mottled green; flesh bright scarlet, solid to 
the center, and sweet as honey. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; 144-lb., 20c; lb., 55c. 


Sweet Heart. Vine vigorous and pro- 
ductive, ripening its fruit early. Fruit 
large, oval, very heavy, uniformly mottled 
light and dark green. Rind thin but firm. 
Flesh bright red, firm, solid but very ten- 
der, melting and sweet. Fruit remains in 
condition longer than any other sort. P&kt., 
5c; 0z., 10c; 4-lb., 20c; lb., 55e. 


Mustard. Genj. 


One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; it takes 
& to 10 pounds to sow one acre. 


Used asa smallsalad. The seed is used 
for flavoring pickles, pepper sauce and 
medicinal purposes. Sow for salad thickly, 
early in the spring, in shallow drills, or in 
frames or boxes during the winter. 

White London. Best for salads. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4 Ib., 15¢; lb., 40c. 

Black or Brown. More pungent than 
the white; for ordinary use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 14 Ib., 15¢; lb., 40e. 

Giant Southern Curled. Highly 
| esteemed for salads, particularly in the 
South. The leaves are twice the size of the 
ordinary White Mustard; flavor sweet and 
pungent. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% lb., 20c; 
lb., 65c. 


Nasturtium. Stojtutinm. 


Sow as soon as all danger of frost is past, 
in drills about one inch deep. The tall 
kinds require fences or poles on which to 
climb for support. The seeds are used in 
flavoring pickles, or as a substitute for 
Capers. The flowers are also very orna- 
mental. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. 


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Jumbo, Jones. The shape of this 
melon is almost round. The skin is green, 
with faint stripes of lighter green. In form 
and habit of resting on the blossom end is 
like the Pride of Georgia, but is free from 
the ribs of that variety. As indicated by 
the name, they grow to a fine large size 
with avery tough rind, making it a valu- 
able shipping variety. Flesh red and very 
sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4-lb., 20c; 
lb., 55e. 


Dark Icing. A very desirable variety. 
Dark skin, crimson flesh, thin rind, quite 
solid and of delicious flavor. A fine market 
sort. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; Ib., 55c. 


Light Icing. Similar to the above 
only a difference of the color of the skin, 
which is light gray. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 144- 
Ib., 20c; Ib., 55c. 


Orange Water. Is an entirely dis- 
tinct sort; its rind will peel off like that of 
an orange, and its flesh is separated into 
segments in asimilarmanner. A peculiar 
and very attractive variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 14-lb., 20c; Ib., 55e. 

Colorado Preserving, or Citron. 
Used for preserving only. This is much 
more productive than the common presery- 
ing watermelon, and is much larger, weigh- 
ing from ten to forty pounds. Flesh green 
and solid, with few seeds, which are pale 
green. Pkt.,5c; 0z., 10c; 14-lb., 20c; lb., 55e. 


Mushroom Spawn. 


Mushrooms may be grown in a warm cel- 
lar or shed in winter, or in the open air in 
summer. Take partially dry fresh horse 
manure and lay it in a heap to ferment; 
turn and mix it well every few days, and 
when well and equaily fermented, which 
will be in from ten to fifteen days, it may 
be made into a bed ATT 
four feet wide and : 
about two feet deep, 
mixing it well togeth- 
er and beating .or 
treading it firmly. As 
soon as the tempera- 
ture of the bed falls z= ; 
from 75 to 50 degrees the spawn may be in- 
serted in pieces about the size of a walnut, 
about two inches deep and six inches apart. 
Cover with loamy soil about two inches deep 
and beat it down evenly and firmly. Finish 
off with a covering of clean straw or hay 
about a foot thick. Water, when necessary, 
with luke-warm water, and expect mush- 
rooms in from four to six weeks. 

English, in Bricks. Lb., 20c; 
lbs., $1.50. 


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ONION. 


Bwviebeli, 


One ounce of seed will sow 75 feet of drill; it will take 4 to 5 pounds to the acre to grow large 


onions. 


Culture. A light, loamy soil suits the 
Onion best, and it may be grown for many 
consecutive years on the same ground. 
Previous to sowing, the ground should be 
well manured and deeply ploughed. Har- 
row and rake the surface smooth and even. 
As early in spring as possible, sow the seed 
in drills 14 inches apart and half an inch 
deep, rolling firmly over the seed. 
A cultivator may be used between the drills, 
being careful not to throw the earth too 
much over the bulbs. Weed the drills very 
carefully, and never allow the weeds 
to get ahead of the young plants. 
The onions may be pulled as soon as the 
tops are alldown. Expose to *he sun for a 
few days to dry them off for storage or 
market. 

Our Reliable Onion Seed. From 
good seed only can good onions be 
grown. Thestock we offer is sure to grow, 
where soil and season are favorable, and 
sure to produce an abundance of well-shaped 
bulbs, free from scullions or stiff-necks. 
Beware of poor seed offered at low prices. 

Extra Early Flat Red. Matures very 
early, yields abundantly, and is of mild 
flavor ; medium size, deep red, close-grained 
solid and heavy; an excellent market vari- 
ety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; Ib., $1.35. 


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Large Red Wethersfield. The 
standard sort; best for main crop. Large 
size, of a purplish, red color; round or oval 
shaped, fine grained, pleasant flavored and 
productive. It ripens in September; an 
excellent keeper. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15¢e; 14 lb., 
35¢e; lb., $1.35. 

Southport Large Red Globe. Sim- 
ilar to the Large Red in color and flavor, 
but. quite distinct in form, being nearly 
globular; it is a heavy cropper, and is much 


Tf sets are wanted, 50 to GO pounds should be sown on an acre. 


praised by many as a market variety. Pkt., 
5c; 0z., 15c; %-lb., 50c; Ib., $1.75. 


SOUTHPORT LARGE RED GLOBE. 


Yellow Giant Prizetaker. This 
wonderful onion has become very popular 
in the last few years. It grows to an 


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immense size. Prizetaker is a globe 
shaped variety, skin of a bright straw color 
flesh white, sweet, tender and very mild- 
T. Grenier, the well-known authority on 
onions, says: ‘‘It excels every onion now 
existing, in beauty, size and productiveness. 
You can grow a good crop of Prizetakers 
even in a dry season, when other sorts are 
afailure.”’ Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; 4%-lb., 35e; 
lb. $1.35. 


Raising Onions pays well—200 bushels per acre is only a fair crop. Good Onions 
gan be raised from seed in five months from planting. ; 


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ONITON—Continued. 


Large Yellow Globe Danvers. This 
and Red Wethersfield are the two onions for 


market gardeners, both being immensly pro- | 


ductive and good keepers. Large size, globe 
shaped, small neck, fine flavor, mild and 
early ; in fact, all that is required to make 
a first-class onion for either home or market 
use. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,15c; 14-lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 

Yellow Flat Danvers. This differs 
from the Danver Yellow Globe in shape 
only, being more flat. A very good variety for 
sets. Pkt.,5c; 0z., 10c; 44-lb., 25c; lb. 85c. 

Yellow Dutch, or Strassburg. The 
- most popularforsets. Thesets of this vari- 
ety grow round, plump and bright. Full- 
size Onions are somewhat flattened, flesh 
pure white, mild flavor and an excellent 
_ keeper. Skin bright yellow. Pkt., 5e; 0z., 
lie; %-lb., 40e; lb., $1.50. 


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Southport Large White Globe. A 
large globe-shaped onion ; firm, fine grained, 


of mild flavor; keeps well. This is one of 
the handsomest onions grown, of beautiful 
shape, clear, white skin, and commands the 
highest market price. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 
14-lb., 65e; 1b., $2.00. 

White Portugal. 
family use; flavor mild and pleasant; skin 
silvery white; of handsome appearance; 
highly esteemed for pickling when young, 
also for market in early winter. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; 44-lb., 50c., Ib. $1 50. 


El Paso, or Large Mexican. A 
Southern variety, grows to an immense size, 
often weighing two to three pounds. Skin 
‘ and flesh white, very mild flavor. Pkt., 
5c; 0z., 15¢e; 4-lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 


Very desirable for | 


o> >. 

Extra Early White Pearl. This is 
one of the earliest of all the white varieties. 
It grows to a fair size, of pearly white color, 
flesh of a pure snow-white, and flavor very 
mild. It grows with wonderful rapidity. 
A splendid keeper, succeeding every where, 
and requiring only thin soil. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
20e; 14-lb., 60c° 1b., $1.75. 


Philadelphia White Silverskin. 
This is the best for growing white sets, also 
for pickling onions, having for many years 
been grown in the vicinity of Philadelphia, 
especially for sets, is now particularly desir- 


able for that purpose. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
t-1b., 50c; 1b. $1.25. 

Red Bermuda. This isthe well known 
large onion of commerce, particularly 
adapted for the South; bulbs grown in this 
country are equal in size to the imported 
ones. Pkt.,5¢; 0z.,20c; 14-lb., 75c; Ib., $2.75. 


CAUTION: 

BEWARE OF CHEAP ONION SEED. - Never 
before has this éaution been so necessary. Tons 
of inferior and old Onion Seed are on the market 
to-day that can be bought for fifteen cents per 
pound, butit would be dear at any price. 

It is impossible to compete in price with this 
so-called ‘*Cheap Seed,’’ whichis sold below the 
actual cost of production of first-class fresh seed. 


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

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


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ITALIAN ONIONS. 


Mammoth White 
Silver King. This 
variety has been exten- 
sively cultivated in all 
sections, and has given 
perfect satisfaction. The 
skin is a silvery white, 
and the flesh pure white 
and of a particularly 
mild and pleasant flay- 
or. It can not be too 
highly recommended for 
family or market use. 
Single bulbs of this var- 
iety have been grown to 
weigh three pounds. The 
bulbs are flattended in. 
form but quite thick. 
Pkt.15e+ 07a, loc; 4qlbi, 
50c; lb., $1.50. 

True Giant Red 
Rocca. These onions 
are of a large size, hand- 
some appearance, and 
mild, delicate flavor, of 
beautiful, round form, 
the outer skin bright red, 
while the flesh is white, 
mild and pleasant. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15ce; 4-lb., 40c; 
Ib., $1.25. 

Giant White Tripoli. Of large size 
and most beautiful form, with fine, white 
skin. The first season from the black seed 
it wili grow an onion of from one to one and 
ahalf pounds; butto obtain the full size the 
bulbs should be set out the following spring. 
Pkt.,5¢e; 0z., 20c;: 14-lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 

Giant Yellow Rocea. This variety is 
of the same fine quality and grows equally as 


large as the Red Rocca, which it resembles, 
except that the skin is of a beautiful bright 


yellow color. Pkt., 5c; oz.,15¢e; 14-lb., 40c; 


ib., $1.25. 


Early White Queen. This early va- 
riety is of very rapid growth, small, beautiful 
white skin; excellent flavor, and will keep 
sound until the following summer. Fine 
for pickling or thetable. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 20c; 
Yy-lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 


ONION SETS AND TOP ONIONS. 


Prices given below are Subject te Change. 


Onion Sets are indispensable for early 
onions for bunching, as in a very few weeks 
they are ready for the table. Our sets are 
well grown and of the very best size and 
shape, and sure to please for either the 
family or market garden. 

Bottom Onion Sets are produced by 
sowing the seed very thickly (50 to 60 pounds 
to the acre) as early as the ground can be 
worked in the spring in beds or broad drills, 
and not thinning out. Aboutthe middle of 
July, or whenever the tops die down, usually 
when about half an inch in diameter, they 
are pulled and allowed to lay on the ground 
a day ortwo, when the tops should be wrung 
off by band, put into shallow trays or spread 
thinly in a dry loft; sets should be planted 
out as early in the spring as the ground is 
dry enough to work, in rows one foot apart, 
with sets two inches apart; the onions can 
be used in green state in April or May and 
will ripen in July. 


White Bottom Onion Sets. Grown 
from selected seed of the White Silver Skin 
or Portugai variety, which will produce 
White Onions very early in the season. 
Qt., 15¢e; -pk., 75c; bu. , $2350: 

Yellow Bottom Onion Sets. Grown 
from Yellow Danver or Yellow Strassburg 
Onion Seed. Qt.,15c; pk.,75c; bu., $2.50. 

Potato Onions. Esteemed by many as 
the best for early use; are large size, mild, 
sweet flavor, very early and large producers; 
the small bulbs are planted in the spring 
and increased in size, and the parent bulbs 
planted in the fall and spring produce a 
quantity of small bulbs in a cluster, growing 
mostly on the top of the ground. Qt., 15c¢; 
pk., 75c; bu., $2.50. 

Top Sets, or Buttons. These small 
Buttons are planted in the spring and the 
result is large onions, and these large onions 
with one year’s growth produce the clusters 
on the top. Lb., 15c; bu. (28 lbs.), $3.00. 


Express and Vreight Charges to be paid by the purchaser, 


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Okra, or Gumbo. Gumbo. 


Plant the 
seed when the 
ground be- 
comes warm, 
in drills three 
feet apartand 
eight or ten 
inches be- 
tween the 
plants. The 
seeds are lia- 
ble to rot in 
the ground 
and should be 
put in thick- 
ly to secure 
the requisite 
= quantity of 

= = ; plants. Very 
rich.ground is demanded by this vegetable. It 
is necessary to make an early and later sowing 
to secure an uninterrupted supply throughout 
the season. 


Long Green, or White. Grows five feet high. 
Very prolific, with long, smooth and slim pods. 
Pkt. , 5c; 0z., 18c; 14 1b., 20c; Ib., 55c. 


Improved Dwarf Green. Three ieet high, 
early and very productive. Podsmedium length, 
green. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %41b., 20c; Ib., 55c. 

White Velvet. The pods of this variety are 
round and smooth, and are produced in the 
greatest abundance. Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; %41b., 
20c; lb., 55c. 


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Oyster Plant, or Salsify. 
Haferwuryzel. 


One ounce will sow about 40 feet of drill. 
eight pounds to plant an acre. 


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VIN ZS, 


It takes 


A fine vege- 
table, used 
and served as 
carrots; or, 
after being 
boiled, made 
intocakesand 
fried like oys- 
ters, which 
they resem- 
- ble in flavor. 

Cultivate the 
same as Car- 
rots and pars 
nips. Suc- 
ceeds best in 
a light, well- 
‘enriched mel- 
low soil. Sow 
early in the 
3) | Oe fs yo el Ip a 
‘drills fifteen 
inches apart, 
3 oneinchdeep, 
4\ and thin out 
to six inches 
apart in the 
rows. 


Mammoth Sandwich Island. This variety 
grows to avery large size. It is very mild and 
delicately flavored. Invaluable to market gar- 
deners. PkKt., 5¢; 0Z.,10c; 14 lb., 30c; Ib., $1.00. 


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PUMPKIN. 


Feld-Riirbijje. 


One ounce will plant about 15 hills. 


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Mammoth Tours. Originatedin France; grows 
to an immense size, often weighing 100 to i150 
pounds, and threeieetiniength. Skin ash grey 
or pale green, inclined to be striped; flesh sal- 
mon color; of fair quality. PKt.,5c; oz., 15c; 
\4,-Ib., 40c; 1b , $1.25. 

Cushaw. Long, yellow crook-neck, similar to 
the Crok-neck Winter Squash; flesh yellow, 
solid, fine-grained and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; ¥4-1b., 20c; 1b. , 55c. 


Principally used for field cul- 
ture; they are easily grown and 
are very profitable for stock feed- 
ing. Sow in good soil in May, 
when the ground has become 
Warm, in hills eight to ten feet 
apart each way, or in fields of corn 
about every fourth hill. Always 
avoid planting near other vines, 
as they will hybridize. 


Kentucky Field. Large, round, 
a little ribbed, soft shell; salmon 
color; productive, and one of the 
best for stock feeding. Pkt., 5c; 
0z., 10c; 144.1b., 15c, Ib., 40c. 

Connecticut Field. A large yel- 
low variety, hard shell. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10¢; %4-Ib.,15c3 Ib., 40c. 

Tennessee Sweet Potato. Pear- 
shaped, flesh thick, cream white, 
fine -grained and of excellent 
flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %41b., 
’ 20c; Ib., 55c. 

Japanese Pie. Flesh very thick and ofarich 
salmon color, nearly solid, the seed cavity being 
small; fine grained, dry and sweet, making pies 
as rich without eggs as other varieties do with. 
PEt., 5¢; 0z., 10c; 1, 1b., 20c; Ib., 55c. 

Large Cheese. One of the best for table use, 


productive; skin orange; flesh yellow and sweet. 
PEt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; Ib.. 55c. 


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PARSLEY. Scterjilic. 


One ounce will sow LOO feet of drill. 
pounds to the acre. 


Soak the seeds a few hours in lukewarm 
water, and sow early in spring, and until 
the middle of July, in drills one foot apart. 
Thin out the plants to fourinches. To pre- 
serve in winter, transplant to_a light cellar 
or cold frame. : 


Plain Leaved. A sort not much curled. 
Used largely for soups on account of being 
a stronger flavor than the other varieties. 
Pkt., 5e; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 15c; lb., 50c. 

Double Curled. A fine yariety, well 
furled, in common use for general crop. 
Pkt., de; oz., 10ce; 14 1b., 20c;-Ib., 65e. 


WARS) 
SING 
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Bags 


Six 


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or Moss 
Curled. A very select stock, beautifully 
crimped and curled. Decidedly the best 
and most popular variety for general use. 


Myatt’s Garnishing, 


Quite decorative for garnishing. Pkt., 5c; 


oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; Ib., 65c. 
PEPPER.  jejjer. 


One ounce will produce about 1,500 plants. 


Sow in February or March in a hot-bed, 
and transplant into open ground late in 
April or May, when the weather has be- 
come well settled, as the plants are quite 
tender. Set in rows about two feet apart, 
and fifteen inches apart in the row. A 
warm, sandy loom is best suited to their 
growth. 


Ruby King. The peppers frequently 
attain a very large size, four to six inches 
long by three to four inches thick. When 
ripe they are always remarkably mild and 
pleasant to the taste. Each plant produces 
from eight to twelve large handsome fruits. 

Pkt., 5¢; oz., 25c; 14 Ilb., 75c. 

'  Procopp’s Giant. They grow uni- 
formly of avery large size. They are of a 
brilliant scarlet color, flesh fully one-half 
inch in thickness. In flavor they are just 
hot enough to be pleasant to the taste. 
“kt., 5¢; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 80e. . 


Sweet Mountain. Similarin shape to 
the Large Bell, but of a much larger size; 
rind thick, fleshy and tender; much used 
for pickling, stuffed like Mangoes. Pkt., 
dC; 0Z., 25c; 14 lb., 7d5e. 


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Large Bell, or Bull Nose. Of large 
size, very early, of sweet, mild flavor; 
glossy red; rind thick and fleshy. Pkt., 
5c; 0Z., 20c3 14 Ib., 75e. 


Long Red Cayenne. From three to 


| four inches long, of a bright red color, very 


productive, hot and pungent; the best for 
seasoning pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25e; 4 
lb:,, 75¢. 


Red Cherry. An exceedingly orna- 
mental variety; fruit round, of a rich, 
glossy, scarlet color; used for pickles and 
making pepper sauce; of piquant flavor. 
Pkt., 5¢; 0z., 30e; 144 Ib., $1.00. 


Yellow Cherry. Same as the preced- 
ing, except in color, which is bright yellow. 
Pkt.,; 5c; oz., 80c; 14 lb., $1.00. 


Chili. Small, cone-shaped, very pun- 
gent. Ripe and green pods are used as 
pickles, also for making pepper sauce, Pkt., 
5c; 0z., 380c; 14 |b., $1.00. 


PARSNEP. ajtinat. 


One ounce will sow about 125 feet of drill; 
Sour to Jive pounds will sow one acre. 


Sow as early in the spring as the ground 
can be worked, in rich 
soil, in drills eighteen 
Mg inches apart. The ground 
should be well and deep- 
ly dug. Thin to six or 
eight inches in the rows. 
Hoe and cultivate often 

- to keep down the weeds. 


Smooth 
Long, white, 
* very smooth, with no side 
roots; tender and of very 
fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 


= 10c; 14-lb., 20c; Ib., 58e. 
= Large Sugar, or 
= Hollow Crown. The 
=e best variety in cultiva- 
Ss tion ; roots medium long, 


white, smooth, tender, 
| sugary, of excellent fla- 
\ vor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10¢5 
14 Ib., 20c; Ib., 55c. 


SS —-— 


PEAS. 


One quart will plant GO feet of drill; it will take two to two and one-half bush. to plant one acre. 


The soil best adapted for the Pea is a rich 
loam, well manured the previous year (use 
thoroughly decomposed manure, if any, 
immediately before planting). For early 
crops sow as early in the spring as the 
ground can be worked, in drills three feet 
apart, and for a succession, every two weeks 
until the first of July. When they are about 
three inches high begin to draw the earth 
tothe stems. Hoe often in dry weather. 


. Peas should be soaked in water five hours 


before planting, and if the ground be very 


dry, should be watered in the drills. 


Extra Early Varieties. 


Tf to be sent by mail, add 15c. per quart to pay 
postage. 


FIRST OF ALL. 


The Earliest Pea in Cultivation, 


SA. & C. First of All. We offer this 
variety as just the Pea for market garden- 
ers, as it is the earliest and ripens more 
uniformly than any other variety. All the 
pods have matured in forty-five days, so 
that frequently the ground can be ready 


. for a second crop in seven weeks from time 


of planting. Thevine is small, about two 
feet high, and bears from five to seven 
straight, handsome pods, all of which, as a 
rule, are well filled. The strain we offer for 
sale we know will please and give entire 
satisfaction. Pkt., 5c; qt., 20c; pk., $1.25; 
bu., $4.25 , 


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Grbjer. 


Philadelphia Extra Early. This 
early Pea is sweet and delicate, and most 
desirable for market gardeners and private 
growers; two and one-half feet, Pkt., 5c; 
qt f/20c; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.00. 

An extra early variety, bear- 
ng pods of a dark green color, well filled, 


which ripen uniformily. The Peas are ofa 
fine flavor and very tender, it is a prolific 
bearer, a most desirable shipping variety, 
owing to the dark green color of the pods, 
two feet. Pkt., 5c; qt., 20c; pkK., $1.25; bu., 
$4.00. | 

jarter’s First Crop. A very good 
in of extra earlies, fully equal to The 
i New Yorker Pea, but not so early as 


Pkt., 5c; qt., 20c; pk., 
5; bu., $4.00. 


arly Frame or May. Very early, 
ne of the old standards. We do not rec- 
ommend planting this variety, as our First 
is far superior. Pkt., 5c; qt., 20c; 
pk f$1.25; bu., $4.00. 

lue Beauty. A blue round Pea as 
arly as the American Wonder, grows very 
uniformily, pods medium sized and well 
filled, for an extra early, very productive 
and of unsurpassed quality. Pkt., 5c; qt., 
20c; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.00. 


Edible Podded or Sugar 


Peas. 


Dwarf Grey Sugar, Edible Pods, 
rows about two feet high, and remarkable 
for its earliness. The seeds are large, shriv- 
ele, and of a dark brown color. The pods 
arefbroad, flat and crooked, and contain 
_fivgorsixpeas. Pkt., 5c; qt., 25c; pk., $2.00. 


all Melting Sugar. This variety is 
ad of all others, not onlyin size of pod 
and prolific bearing, but also for its deli- 
cious quality. It bears a profusion of large 
broad pods, which are generally found m 
pairs, and which are so brittle that they 
snap without any string. It is very sweet 
and tender. Pkt., 5c; qt., 35c; pk., $2.00. 


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/ PEAS—Continued. 


An Extra Early Wrinkled Pea. 

The vine of this most distinct sort is like 
that of our First and Best, except that it 
grows a little taller and matures its pods 
a little later. 
large as those of the Telephone, uniformly 
well shaped and handsome, and more at- 
tractive than those of other first earlies. 
They ripen slowly and continue fit for use 
much longer than most varieties, making 
this by far the most desirable sort for the 
home garden. The peas are very large, of 
splendid quality and beautiful color, which 
they retain after cooking. 

Every gardener should try it. Pkt., 10c; 
Pt. 385c; Qt. 60c; Peck, $2.50. 


The immense pods are as. 


Early Dwart Varieties. 


Ifito be sent by mail, add 15c. per quart to 
pay postage. 


ott’s Excelsior. This magnificent 
new dwarf, extra early, has fully borne out 
the high praise given it, and has become 
exceedingly popular. It is a little taller 
than the American Wonder, but quite as 
earlv; a splendid cropper, with large, 
curved, handsome pods, which are much 
larger than the Wonders. The Peas are 
green, wrinkled and of delicious quality, 
sweet and juicy. A distinct and valuable 
introduction. Pkt., 5c; gt.,30c; pk., $1.50; 
Lint 
American Wonder. One of the ear- 
liest and best dwarf wrinkled peas known. 
Vine vigorous and branching, growing about 
ten inches high, well filled with pods con- 
taining six to eight large, sweet peas. Re- 
quires good rich soil. Pkt., 5c; qt., 25c; pk., 
$1.50; bu., $5.50. 


ittle Gem. (Wrinkled). A dwarf, 
rolific, green, wrinkled marrow; habit 
similar to the Tom Thumb; it has all the 
sugary flavor of the late Wrinkled Peas, 
besides being early; height one foot. Pkt., 
5c; qt:, 25c; pk., $1.50; bu., $5.25. 

Le Early Premium Gem. A val- 
uable variety, growing about fifteen inches 
high, and among the earliest green wrinkled 
sorts, The quality is unsurpassed, and 
wonderfully prolific, often twelve pods on 
a ste Pkt., 5c; qt., 25c; pk., $1.50; bu., 
$d. 


om Thumb. An extra early Dwarf 
Pea, of robust habit and strong growth. It 
is agreat producer, and perhaps, with the 
exception of the American Wonder, tke 
most dwarf of any; teninches. Pkt., 5c; 
qt., 25c; pk., $1.50; bu., $5.50. 


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PEAS—Continued. 
ride of the Market. Wonderfully 


Second Early and Late 


Varieties. 
dvancer. A green, wrinkled variety, 


with broad, long pods, which are abund- 
antly produced and well filled to the end. 
Considered by most people the best of the 
season, being of most excellent flavor. Two 
and one-half feet. Pkt., 5c; quart, 20c; 
pecky $1.25; bu., $4.50. 


eroine. A medium early, green, 
wrinkled pea, of very superior quality. It 
grows to a uniform height of two and one- 
half feet, bearing large, well-filled pods in 
great profusion. Pkt., 5c; quart, 25c; peck, 
$1.25; bu., $4.50. 


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Horseford’s Market Garilen. One 
oI the best second early peas. A grand 
wrinkled variety, coming in between Little 
Gem and Advancer. It is a prolific bearer, 
and has yielded more per acre than any 
other American vyariety. The pods, 
although medium size, are numerous, and 
are literally packed with peas of a delicious 
sweet flavor; very stocky, requiring no 
brushing. Two feet. Pkt., 5c; quart, 20c; 
peck, $1.25; bu., $4.50 


roductive. The podsare very large in size 
and very handsome in appearance, and the 
peas, when cooked, are of such splendid ° 
quality that he who finds fault with them 
musfindeed be hard to please. Pkt., 5c; 

qugtt, 25c; peck, $1.50; bu., $5.00 


Telephone. This strong growing, sweet 
wrinkled pea is driving out of the local 
market the common kinds ofjearly hard 
peas, owing to its strong growth, large, 
handsome, well filled pods, and very fine 
table quality. Market gardeners have 
found it the most profitable sort. The vines 
often bear eighteen to twenty pods per 
stalk, each containing six or seven large 
peas, Four feet. Pkt., 5c; quart, 25c; 
peck, $1.50; bu., $5.50. 


mproved Stratagem. Wedo not 
esitate to pronounce this by far the best of 
the large podded peas; the pods are of im- 
mense size, very uniformly filled with very 
large, dark green peas of the finest quality ; 
vine medium height but very stocky, with 
very broad, light green leaves, and bearing 
the abundance of large, handsome pods; 
one of the very best varieties for market 
gardeners. Pkt., 5c; quart, 25c; peck, $1.50. 
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liss’ Everbearing. Thevines attain 
a height of from eighteen inches to two feet, 
foliage large. The pods will average three 
to four inches in length, each pod producing 
six to eight wrinkled peas. Fora continu- 
ance of bearing this variety is unexcelled, 
if equaled, a characteristic which gives it 


especial value for late summer and autumn 
Kt., dc; quart, 20c; peck, $1.25; 
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hampion of England. A green 
wrinkled variety, universally admitted to 
be one of the richest and best flavored peas 
grown, and very productive. Considered 
to be one of the finest varieties for family 
use or the market gardener. Four feet. 
Pkt, 5¢; quart, 15c; peck, $1.00; bu., $4.00. 


Large White Marrowfat. One of 
he oldest varieties in cultivation, and a 
favorite-market sort. Large broad pods, 
ed, of excellent quality. Five feet. 
c; quart, 15c; peck, 75c; bu., $3.00. 


lack-Eyed Marrowfat. This, as 
ell as the White Marrowfat, is extensively 
known as a field pea; hardy, productive, 
well-filled pods. Three feet. Pkt., 5c; 
quart, 15c; peck, 75c; bu., $3.00. 


Early Peas being a most important crop to the trucker, great care should be used in get- 
ting good seed. We handle only the best selected stock, which will give universal satisfaction. 


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We pay postage on all Vegetable and Flower Seeds by the pound, half pound, quarter 
pound and ounce, at prices given in this Catalogue, except on Peas, Beans and Corn. If these 
are wanted by mail, send extra money for postage at rate of 15 cents per quart. 


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RADISH. Nadiesden Rettige. 


One ounce to 50 feet of drill; it will take from 8 to 10 pounds for an acre. For an early croz 
sow in hot-beds in February. 


Special prices given for large quantities. | Market Gardener’s Early Long 
The Radish is very hardy, and can be | Searlet. This variety is a great improye- 


sown as early as the ground will admit. an ca HEE Lae iar peeehge on 
To be crisp and tender they should make a | top. In shape it is somewhat shorter and 
quick growth. The soil should bevery rich | thicker. Color deep brilliant red, which 
and light; sow the seed in drills one foot | gradually shades in a deep bi hg he pink 
apart and cover half an inch deep; thin bowalee - tip. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10e; 4-lb., 
while small to two or three inches apart; 

hoe often; fora succession sow at intervals Wood’s Early Frame. Shorter and 


. thicker than the Long Scarlet Short Top; 
of two weeks throughout the DTS eetan | SDESe long Radish for forcing ; also good for 
the varieties best adapted to the different | outdoor crop, either spring or fall. Pkt., 
stages of the season. The winter varieties | 5c; 0z., 10c; 14-lb., 5c; Ib., 55e. 
should be sown in August; they must be 
taken up before severe frosts and stored in x SMa \e 
a good cellar and covered with earth. * 

Early Long Scarlet, Short Top. 
The standard variety of the long sorts, used 
either for forcing oropenculture. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; 14-lb., 15c; Ib., 45c. 


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WOOD’S EARLY FRAME. EARLY HALF-LONG 
DEEP SCARLET. 


Early Half-long Deep Searlet. 
Distinct in color of skin and shape of the 
root, which is somewhat of the olive-shaped 
type, but more elongated, and terminates 
in a longer and finer point. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
EARLY LONG SCARLET. WHITE LADY FINGER. | 10c; 14-lb., 20c; Ib., 55c. 


White Lady Finger,or Long White 
Vienna. This is the finest Long White 
Radish in cultivation. Most beautiful in 
shape, skin and flesh are pure snow white, 
crisp and of rapid growth. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 14-lb., 20c; lb., 55c. 


Early Scarlet, Olive-Shaped. One 
of the early sorts, much used for forcing 
and suitable for early sowing in open air. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 20c; Ib., 55c. 

Early French Breakfast, or Early 
Scarlet Olive-Shaped, White Tip- 
ped. Similar tothe preceding variety in Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tip- 
form, color a handsome scarlet, with white ped. Excellent for forcing and out-doors. 
tip. Pkt. ,» 0C; 02Z., 10c; 34-lb., 20c ; Ib., 55¢. | “A gmall, round, turnip-shaped Radish, of 

Non Plus Ultra. (Been Scarlet Bore. bright scarlet, distinctly tipped with pure 
ing Radish.) By far the smallest topped white, which gives a very pleasing appear- 
and earliest forcing radish in cultivation. | ance tothe bunches when ready for mar- 
Roots small, round, deep scarlet; crisp, | ket. It grows so quickly that the Radishes 
tender, white flesh, matures in 18 to 20 | are ready to pull in twenty days after sow- 
days. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 14-lb., 20c; lb., 65c. | ing. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 34-lb., 20c; Ib., 55c. 


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RA DISH—Continued. 


Early Round Dark Red Erfurt. La 
Of very deep, dark red skin, beautiful shape, aiiill 
and extra early. Its handsome appearance 
and extra fine quality command a quick 
sale on the market. It is always crisp 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 20c; lb., 55c. 


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Philadelphia White Box. Its points 
of superiority are short top, rapid growth, 
perfect turnip shape, extra fine quality, and 
showing but little disposition to become 
pithy; especially fitted for growing under 

Early Scarlet Turnip. The old | class, in frames, or “‘boxes,” hence its 
standard sort; very early; in great demand | jame. Owing to its very few leaves it can 


| for home use. Small, round, with short be sown thickly. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb.. 
| top. Pkt., 5c; 0oz.,10c; 4-lb., 15c; Ib., 50c. 20e; Ib., 55c. 


Early Searlet Globe. For forcing in 
the greenhouse, hot-beds or cold-frames, 


and for sowing on open borders early in : , 

| the spring. It is one of the earliest; in St. Louis White Summer. The 
crit id modi eee well-known and popular White Summer 
flavor it is mild, crisp, ey and tender. It | Radish, so much seen in the western mar- 
forms a small top and will stand a great | kets, and grown by nearly every gardener. 
amount of heat without becoming pithy. i as ag ra eae ong saeete fapeune 
1 : Oe - Ih. eautiiully, to a point. esh pure white, 
Plt.» 50 5; 02-5 MGs aaaeeraa ia almost transparent, very tender and of a 
Early Yellow Turnip. Somewhat | delightful pungent taste. Very early and 
larger than the preceding, color golden yel- Poni rowers spe pensar |b, 

‘low. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10e; 4-Ib., 20c; Ib., 55c. net 3x ies : 
: ¢ Chartiers, or Long Rose, White 
Early White Turnip. A round, tur- | Tipped. A variety that has met with 
nip-rooted radish, with small top and of | great popularity. It is a long radish, red 


a : : at the top and shading off to a fine white at 
quick growth; both skin and_flesh pure the tip. Grows to a good size and is also 


white, crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,10c; | prittie and tender. Pkt., 5e; oz., 10c; 14- 
M4-lb., 20¢; lb., dc. Ib., 25¢; lb., 55c. 


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BA DISH— Continued. 

White Strassburg Summer, A 
ceyulat half-long variety of fine flavor. 

fatures quickly and is a good keeper. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-Ib., 20c; ib., 65c. 

Giant White Stuttgart Summer. 

very large summer variety; both flesh 
and skin pure white; of fine quality and 
does not become pithy. Produces roots in 
seven to nine weeks. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
44-lb., 25c; lb., 65c. 

Yellow Summer, or Golden Globe. 
It is more perfectly round in shape, its 
neck is finer, leaves smaller and color 
brighter than the old Yellow Turnip Radish. 
It is of very fine quality and rapid growth. 
Pkt., 5¢; 0z., 10c; 14-lb., 20c; ]b., 65ce. _ 

Long White Summer, or Naples. 
An excellent variety, flesh white, crisp and 
terider. Pkt., 5c; oz, 10¢} 14-lb., 25c; 
lb., 75¢. 

Delicacy, Half-Long White Sum- 
mer. A German variety, grows quick; 
show white, root quite smooth, flesh erisp 
and tender. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10e; 14-lb., 25e; 
lb., 75c. 

Rose-Colored China Winter. One 
of the best winter varieties; bright rose- 
colored; flesh white, firm and of superior 
quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 20c; 
Ib., 65c. 

Round White Munich, or Fall. 
An excellent white fall and winter sort; 
very fine and long keeping. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 14-lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 


Round Black Spanish Fall. A fine 
globe-shaped radish; very popular; good 
quality. Pkt.,5ce; oz.,10c; 14-lb.,25c;lb., 75c. 

Long Black Spanish, or Fall. One 
of the hardiest and best for winter use. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 25c; Ib., 75ce. 

Long White Spanish or Fall. 
Very large size and firm texture. Pkt., 5c; 
0z., 10c; 14-lb., 25ce; Ib., 75c. 

Round Searlet China. A new round 
China Winter Radish of a fine scarlet color, 
medium size, about 3 inches in diameter; 
the flesh is a pure white and of a pleasant 
flavor. The seed may be sown at intervals 
from spring until fall. An extra good sort. 
Pkt., 5c; oz.. 10c; 14-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 


California Mammoth White. A 
winter variety, growing twelve inches long; 
white fleshed, firm and of excellent quality. 
It is the largest radish grown, called by 
some the Mammoth Russian. Pkt., 5c; 
0z., 10c; 14-Ibh.. 25c; lb., 65c. 


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RHUBARB. Sihabarber. 


Pie Plant, or Wine Plant. Culti- 
vated for its leaf stalks, which are used for 
tarts and pies, also as a sauce. It is very 
Wholesome and should be grown in every 
garden: B: 
_Myatt’s Victoria. Very large and 
finest cooking Variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15¢; 
\%-Ib., 40c3 Ib., $1.50. 

Rhubarb Roots. See page 34. 

SPINACH. Spinat. 

One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. ~ Twelve 
to sixteen pounds will sow an acre. 

Spinach may be grown on any ordinary 
soil, and its cultivation is a very simple 
matter. It is grown both as a spring and 
summer crop. For early use, sow in August 
or September, in drills twelve to fourteen 
inches apart. At the approach of cold 
weather cover lightly. Uncover when the 
plants begin to make a new growth in 
spring. For summer use, sow early in 
spring, in same way as above. 


Bloomsdale Curled Savoy-Leaved. 
A variety highly popular among gardeners. 
The leaf is wrinkled in the same manner as 
the Savoy Cabbage. It is the hardiest of all 
the Spinach family, and produces nearly 
twice the weight of the old varieties in crop. 
One of the best for family or market use, 
the leaves being very numerous and succu- 
lent. Pkt.,5c; 0z., 10c: 14-lb., 15c; Ib., 35c. 


Round Thick - Leaved Summer. 
An excellent, productive and hardy variety. 
Very popular. Equally good for spring or 
fallsowing. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 14-lb., 15c; 
lb., 35e. 

Long - Standing. A desirable sort, 
that does not incline to run to seed so quick 
as most others. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4-lb., 
15¢; lb., 35e. 


Prickly-Seeded. Rather more hardy 
than any of the above named sorts, but not 
so productive. Pkt., 5c; 0oz., 10c; 14-lb., 
15¢; Ib., 35e. 

New Zealand. This variety produces 
a large quantity of leaves throughout the 


season and can be cut from continuously. ~ 
Pkt., 5¢; 0z., 10c; 14-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 


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SQUASH. 


Speije-Riirbiffe. 


‘One ounce will plant about 25 to 30 hills; it takes 3 to £ pounds to plant an acre. 


Squashes grow readily on almost any soil 
but will well repay generous treatment. 
Plant in May in hills about six feet apart; 
have the soil well enriched with a good 
quantity of manure or compost to each hill. 
Sow eight or ten seeds in a hill to allow for 
loss by insects Three or four of the 
strongest plants are enough to leave in a 
hill. 


White Pineapple. A fall and winter 
sort. The skin is of a creamy white, with 
flesh of same color, fine grain and splen- 
did quality, having a rich cocoanut flavor. 
Very prolific. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 
20c; Ib., 55c. 

Early Bush Summer Crookneck. 
Very early and productive; small crook- 
neck; one of the best for summer use; fruit 
bright yellow. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-b., 20c; 
Ib., 75c. 

White Bush Scalloped, or Pat- 
typan. Ofalight green color, very pro- 
ductive and the earliest to mature. Pkt. 5c; 
oz., 10c; 14-lb., 20c; Ib., 65c. 


Hubbard. A favorite winter squash, 
and more largely grown as a late sort than 
any other; of large size, fine grained, dry, 
and of excellent flavor; flesh dark yellow; 


very hard shell; will keep well until spring. 
Very productive. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 14-lb., 
20c; Ib., 75c. 

Yellow Bush Scalloped, or Patty- 
pan. Deep orange-yellow in color; in 
other respects it does not differ from the 
above. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 20c; lb., 65c. 

Boston Autumnal Marrow. A 
much esteemed variety, coming in about 
ten days later than the bush sorts; color 
rich orange; a good keeper and of unsur- 
passed flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34-lb., 
zoe; Ib, Soc. 


Large Winter Crookneck. The 
kind most cultivated for falland winter use; 
neck long and solid, yields well, excellent 
for pies; also valuable as a farm crop for 
feeding stock. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 14-lb., 
20c; Ib., 55c. 


Marblehead. In size and form simi- 
lar to the Hubbard, but has a more flinty 
shell, which renders it a better keeper than 
that excellent sort. Skin light bluish-gray. 
Flesh light yellow, dry, sweet and delicious. 
Prolific and highly esteemed variety. Itis 
claimed that the vine bugs will not disturb 
this sort, which alone makes it valuable. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 20c; Ib., 55ce. 

Mammoth Chili. Very large, often 
attaining the weight of 200 pounds; excel- 
lent for pies or stock; very productive. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15¢; 14-lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 


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TOMATO. ichesapfel. 


One ounce will produce about 1,500 plants; one-quarter pound to transplant for one acre. 


Sow the seed in Feb- 
ruary or March, in the 
hot-bed, or in a box ina 
sunny place in the house. 
To make very healthy 
stock plants, they may be 
transplanted when about 
two or three inches high. 
When eight or ten inches 
high, if the ground has 
become warm, transplant 
to the open ground. Set 
plants four feet apart. 


Aeme. This is one 
of the earliest and hand- 
somest varieties yet pro- 
duced. The fruit is of a 
medium size, perfectly 
smooth and regular in 
shape, very solid and a 
great bearer; color dark 
red with purplish tint. 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15e; 14-lb., 
50c; lb., $1.75. 


Atlantic Prize, or Early Ruby. 
One of the earliest of all. Not only ripens 
its first fruit, but a large proportion of the 
crop earlier than any other sort; quite val- 
uable to all with whom earliness i is the main 
object desired. Fruits borne in clusters; 
color bright red. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; 34-lb., 
50c; Ib., $1.75. 


Livingston’s Beauty. A very fine 
variety of large size, growsin clusters of 
four or five, color glossy crimson with a 
purplish tinge. Very solid, with a tough 
skin, making it a desirable market var iety. 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; 14-lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. 


Vaporte. One of the largest and most 
perfect shaped varieties; ripens evenly and 
early; very prolific, good flavor, flesh solid. 
Color bright red.) Pkt., 5c; oz. » 15e; 44-lb., 
50c;3 lb. , ol. “(ae 


Perfection. Larger in size than the 
Acme; color blood red; it is one of the first 
to ripen; almost round in shape; perfectly 
smooth and very solid; of the best quality ; 
enormously productive. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; 
1y-lb., 50c. Ib., $1.75. 


The Stone. <A handsome tomato; 
ripens for main crop; is very large and of 
bright scarlet color; very smooth, with oc- 
casionally a specimen very slightly octagon- 
shaped, ripening evenly to the stem without 
a crack; exceedingly solid and firm fleshed ; 
not subject to rot. Pkt., 5c; oz., 1l5c; 4- 
Ib., 5065 1b.) $1. 75; 


The Trophy. A well known variety; 
large, shining red, smooth, solid, very pro- 
lific and fine flavored. Pkt. 5¢e; oz, 15c; 
Vy-tb., 50c; Ib., $1.75. 


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Buckeye State. This tomato is one 
of the largest of all the new sorts, fully one- 
half larger than the well-known Beauty. It 
is also a very heavy cropper, the tomatoes 
being borne in clusters of four to eight 
fruits. The color is much the same as 
Beauty, if anything a little darker; very 
solid, meaty, heavy, and of the finest qual- 
ity. ’Pkt., 5e30z., lic; 14-lb., 50e3° Ib., 
$1.75. 


Dwarf Champion. Differs from any 
other in its style of growth, being dwarf and 
more compact. It is very early and re- 
markably productive. As muchas half a 
bushel of fruit has been picked from one 
plant at a time. The fruit is a purplish 
pink color, round and smooth; flesh solid 
and of fine quality. Pkt., 5e; 0z., 25c; Y4- 
Ib. ; 65c3 1b: $2.50: 


Large Round Yellow, or Golden 
Queen. Large, .smooth, solid and pro- 
ductive; has very little acid, flavor excel- 
lent. None better for slicing and preserving, 
Pkt., 5¢; oz.,15c; 14-lb., 50c; Ib., $1.75. 


Yellow, Pear-shaped. A distinct 
variety ; this fruit is true pear-shaped ; used 
for preseves. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c. | 


Yellow Plum. Shape uniformly oya! 
and perfectly smooth; color lemon yellow; 
used for preserves. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 30e. 


Red Cherry. A small, round, red, to- 
mato, of the shape and size of a cherry; 
fine for pickling and preserves. Pkt., 5¢; 

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Yellow Cherry. In form and shape 


same as above. Color bright yellow. Pkt. 
0C;,0z.; 80e; : 


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For early, sow in March, in drills half an 
inch deep and twelve inches apart. Thin 
to six inches apart in the drill. For main 
crop sow broadeast during July and Au- 
» gust, and just before or during a showery 

time if possible. The soil should be rich 
/ and mellow, and kept free from weeds. 


Extra Early Purple-Top Milan. 
| This variety is about a week earlier than 
' the Munich. Itis of a handsome appear- 
ance, somewhat flattened, white, purple 
top, flesh snow-white, fine grained and 
delicate flavor. Pkt., 5¢; 0oz., 10c; 14-lb., 
25c;lb., 7dc. ' 

Early Purple Top Munich. A very 
early variety ; purple top, white flesh, of fine 
grain and good flavor; should be grown 
quickly, Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 44-lb., 20¢e; 
lb., 65c. 

White Flat Dutch, or White Top 

|, Strap-Leaved. A white, fleshy variety, 
of quick growth, mild flavor and excellent 
quality. Pkt., 5e; oz., 10c; 34-lb., 1dc; 
lb., 40c. 

Red, or Purple Strap Leaf. This 
strap-leaved variety is the principal sort for 

| spring and fall use; top is red or purple 
above ground, flesh fine grained, of mild 

| flavor and a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 
14-lb., 15¢; |b., 40e. 

Large Red Top White Globe. A 
variety of decided merit. Of globular shape, 
very handsome and of superior quality, 
either for the table or stock. It is a heavy 
producer, early, of rapid growth and an 
excellent keeper. Pkt.,5c; oz., 10c; 14-Ib., 

' 15e; lb., 40c. 

White Egg. An egg-shaped variety, 
for spring or fall sowing; flesh white, firm, 
fine grained, mild and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 144-lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 

Long White, or Cow Horn. Grows 
partly above ground; very productive; flesh 

white, fine grained and sweet, excellent 


813-815 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 
TURNIPS. 


One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 


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Ib., 40e. 

Large White Globe. A very large- 
growing, globe-shaped variety; flesh coarse 
grained and sweet; one of the best late va- 
rieties for stock, but not so desirable for 
table use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 15c; 
lb., 40e. 

Yellow Globe, or Amber. One of 
the best for a general crop; flesh firm and 
sweet; grows toa large size; excellent for 
table use or feeding stock, and keeps well 
until late in the spring. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
14-lb., 15e; lb., 40c. 

Seventop, or Turnip Winter 
Greens. Sowin September, to stand all 
winter, producing early in the spring an 
abundance of fine greens; the roots are 
worthless. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 15c; 


Ib!, 40c. 
RUTABAGA. § Gted-Niiben. 


SWEDISH TURNIP. 


The Rutabaga, or Swedish Turnip, is ex. 
tensively grown for a farm crop; the roots 
are close grained, very hard and willendure 
a considerable degree of cold without in- 
jury. Sow from 20th of June to the 20th of 
July, in drills two feet apart, and then thin 
out to eight or ten inches. 

American Yellow, Purple Top. 
This variety is largely grown in the country, 
both for the table and feeding stock; flesh 
very solid, fine quality, keeps until summer. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;/14-lb., 15¢; lb., 40c. 

Skirving’s Yellow, Purple Top. 
Hardy and productive; flesh yellow, of solid 
texture; grows to large size; a very popular 


sort for marketing and field culture. Pkt., 
5c; 0z., 10c; 144-lb., 15c; Ib., 40e. 
Large White Purple Top. A good 


sort for table and stock; flesh firm, solid 
white and has a very sweet flavor. Pkt., 
5c: oz., 10c; 14-lb., 15c; Ib., 40c. 


TOBACCO. Tabat. 


Sow in hot-beds or out of doors as soon as 
the ground can be worked, in rich, dry soil, 
keep free from weeds and water frequently 
if the weather is dry; set out in May or 
June, three feet apart, in heavily manured 
land. One ounce will produce 4,000 to 5,000 
plants. 


Connecticut Seed Leaf. One of the 
best varieties for cigar wrappers. Pkt., 5c; 
0z., 20c; 14-lb., 75c. 


White Burley. A popular variety in 
the middle and western States, where other 
varieties have failed to be profitable, and 
recommended to tobacco growers. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 25c; 14-lb., 75c. 


Missouri Broad Leaf. Well-known; 
large broad leaf, fine texture. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 25c; 14-lb., 75c. 


Havana. The fine qualities of this va- 
riety make it very indispensable. The best 
for fillers. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 25c; 14-lb., 75c. 


Sweet and Pot Herbs. 


Riichen-Krauter. 


Every garden should contain a few herbs 
for culinary or medical purposes. The chief 
point is to harvest them properly, which 
should be done on a dry day, when not 


quite in full bloom; then dry quickly and 


pack closely, and entirely exclude from the 
air. Sow early in the spring in shallow 
drills, one foot apart, and when well up thin 
out or transplant to a proper distance apart. 


Pkt. Oz. 
TNT SO rsa scat ch atctece ayes cle Blom aeekedelors mee isicfoastrea, rors 5 10 
Balin) eas C205 Sec ocak one eee ee eee aainee a) oD 
Basil, Sweet, Large-leaved................ 5 25 
Basil Sweet, Small-leaved....... ......... 5 25 
BOTA ais get asco sel oh eels eke ease 5 15 
CAPA AY? < . sitet cso Pe Bite eros an tee ee 5 10 
GHErV UW Se oes chs See tien ee ee eerste 5 15 
COPIAN MER icc Beebe eect eee eee 5 10 
Dill eee ee ca ces Cee eae 5 10 
Pennely ctu aiwasete ee eem es mmee ane aes 5 15 
Wa VeMDGEL:. Seshec ces secs Aeteae ee aa settles 5 35 
Marlorams SWeet feats l~ ties ces teil bale mers 5 2p 
RROBCTRATV alee os eee eyed s sce aiaeeds bce ote 5 = 40 
SAPO ir holt ok slsteia’s sjsiee Pema ines & Solem On on ere 5 15 
SatinOMl cece ind cine cloclsies ve eiciend came sche petieeens 5 15 
SUIMMEL) SAVORYie«pcttsenici voles cies steerer 5 25 
Sorrel, Broad=leaved «2... 0.5.0. - eee oD 25 
SWeEek "Biya rs ev cacies cieee weoeteiere ote eek erie 5 25 


Miscellaneous Seeds. 
CARDOON. 


Cardoon is grown for the mid-rib of the 
leaf, which requires to be blanched. 


Large Spanish. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 30c; 
14-lb., $1.00. 


MARTYNIA, For Pickles. 


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


Martynia Proboscidia. 
oz., 30c; 144-lb., 90e; Ib., $3.00. 


PKt., de; 


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Miscellaneous Roots. 


Express and Freight Charges Always to be 
paid by the Purchaser. 


ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 


Conover’s Colossal. Strong two-year- 
old roots. Per 100, 75c; per 1,000, $6.50. 


Palmetto. Strong two-year-old roots. 
Per 100, 75c; per 1,000, $6.50. 


Directions How to Make an Asparagus Bed. 
A bed of Asparagus, when properly made, lasts 
many years,and should find a place in every 
garden, and to those 
who grow vegetables 
on a larger scale,the 
Asparagus crop is a 
most reliable one. 
Asparagus rootsmay 
be purchased in the 
spring, or seed may 
be sown in April, in 
good soil, in drills 
twelve to fourteen 
inches apart. The 
permanent bed 
should be made very 
rich with well-rotted 
manure, and thor- 
oughly worked over 
to a depth of nearly 
two feet. The As- 
paragusroots (either 
one or two years old) 
are to be transplant- 
ed into this bed, set- 
ting them in rows 
three or four feet apart, leaving about eighteen 
inches between the plants in the row. Lay the 
roots in trenches, spreading them well, and 
using care to have all the crowns placed in the 
same direction, to keep the roots from running 
together. Cover lightly at first, gradually 
filling the trenches as the plants begin to start; 
the 'crowus of the roots should be about six 
inches below the level of the bed. Avoid loca- 
tion near trees, particularly large trees, or their 
roots will soon take possession of the ground. 


JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES. 
Per peck, 50c; per bu., $1.50. 


This variety is grown for its tubers,which 
somewhat resemble the potato in appear- 
ance, but are different in flavor. Itis used 
as a vegetable, and for feeding cows, sheep 
and hogs. It is a productive and profitable 
food. Plant in rows four feet apart and 
cultivate the same as potatoes. 


HORSE RADISH ROOTS. 
Per 100, 75c; Per 1,000, &6.00. 

The best Horse Radish is produced from 
small pieces of roots four or five inches in 
length. These small roots will produce 
good radish fit for use in one season’s 
growth. Plant the set small end down, 
where the slanting cut is, so that the top 
will be twosinches under the soil. The soil 
should be very rich and well cultivated. It 
is hardy, and may be left in the ground 
until spring before digging. 


RHUBARB ROOTS. 
Each, 15c; Per dozen, $1.50. 

These may be planted early in the spring 
or in fall, setting the roots three feet apart 
each way. It requires but little labor to 
plant, and when once planted in good rich 
soil it will remain in bearing condition 
many years. 


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CHIVES. 


Chives are perfectly hardy little peren- 
nial members of the onion tribe, and are 


» grown exclusively for their tops, which are 
used wherever the flavor of onion is re- 


) quired. 


Planted in small clumps in any 
common garden soil, they will grow readily 
and in time increase so as to render a divis- 
ion necessary. The tops appear very early 
in spring, and can be shorn inrough ots 4 the 
season as needed. Roots, per bunch, 25c, 


_ postpaid. 


35 
PEANUTS. 


The Peanut thrives and produces best on a 
light, sandy, tolerably fertile soil, with a good 
clay sub-soil. It possesses a long tap root, 
which extends deep into the earth, drawing 
thence the nutriment which is beyond the reach 
of many of our cultivated crops. The soil 
should be deep and mellow, and well broken up, 
so as to be ready for planting soon after frosts 
are over. April is a suitable time. They will 
produce from twenty-five to seventy-five bush- 
els per acre, according to the soil and culture, 
and are as easily cultivated as corn. We can 
supply either the white or red variety—white is 
generally preferred. Lb.,1i5c. If by mail, add 
10c per pound. 


: six weeks old, is suitable for this purpose. 
_ from heavy rain or snow; allow it to remain so for about eight days, when it should be 


. Lettuce, Cauliflower, s 
' in the cold frame about the end of October. 
» smoothly raked before planting. 
' in severe weather. 


HOW TO MAKE A HOT-BED. 


In order to secure a supply of early vegetables, a hot-bed frame is indispensable. It 
can be constructed by any man, at a very small cost. It consists of a wooden frame, gen- 
erally six feet wide and from six to sixteen feet long, according to the supply of "early 
vegetables required; one side to be at least six inches higher than the other; the frame to 
be subdivided by cross-bars, and each division covered by a glazed sash. After comple- 
tion, place it on the manure-bed, prepared in the following manner: The frame should 
face the south or southeast; fill in about ten inches of rich pulverized soil, and allow it to 
stand a few days, giving it air by slightly raising the sash, so that the fiery vapor or steam 

may escape. T he seeds of Cabbage, Cauliflower, Egg Plant, Pepper, Tomato, and many 


_ other varieties, may be sown and the plants planted out as soon as the frosty weather is 


over. 


Preparing Manure for Hot-Beds. Fresh stable manure only, not exceeding 


Turn it over into a compact heap, protected 


made up into the requisite form to suit the frame. Where the ground is quite dry, a very 


/ good method is to dig a space about eighteen inches deep, and put the manure therein; 
» tramp it firmly and evenly; place thereon the frame and sash; put in the rich earth, and 


in about four days sow the seed, having previously stirred the earth freely, to destroy any 


. seeds or weeds therein. 


Cold Frame is a simple construction of boards for wintering Cabbage, Lettuce or 
Cauliflower, for planting out early in spring. Select a dry southern exposure; form a 


. frame from four to six feet wide, and as long as required. The back should be fourteen 


inches, and the front six inches high, with a cross-tie every six feet. Seeds of Cabbage, 
sown in the open border early in September, will be ready to plant 
The soil should be well prepared and 


Admit air freely on all pleasant days, but keep closed 


Quanty of Seed Required to Produce a Given Number of 
Plants or Sow a Certain Quantity of Ground. 


Artichoke; <= «+ sssyambe Sep ee Fae UR yr cigg Ud | a ee 1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill 
ASparagus: ..<+ scNiese an aetna Lettuce.. .............1 02. to 3,000 plants 
. Loz. to 60 ft. of drill, or 500 plants | Melon, Water.............. 1 oz. to 30 hills 


Beans, Dwart......- 1 pint to 50 ft. of drill | Melon, Musk ............. 1 oz. to 75 hills 


Beans, Tall. -owaaen eens 1 pint toro tiling Okra ssc 8 ow See ss 1 cz. to 50 ft. of drill 
Beet ...--..-. 1 oz. to 50 ft. of drill {| Onion Seed....... ...1 oz. to 160 ft. of drill 
Broccoli. . ....aseeeees 1 oz. to 2,000 plants | Onion Sets.... ....... 1 lb. to 20 ft. of drill 
Brussels Sprouts ..1 oz. to 2,000 plants | Parsnip ........... ..1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill 
Cabbage. ><~-/en saan 1 oz. to 2,500 plants } Parsley............. 1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill 
Carrot i .2i4: 60 1 oz.to. 200 feet of drill.|.Peas:.........05..5. 1 lb. to 50 feet of drill 
Cauliflower. s: -si2..mee 1 oz. to 2,500 plants | Pepper ... .. ........ 1 oz. to 1,500 plants 
Celery =< 2-65 eae 1 oz. to 4,000 plants | Pumpkin................... 1 oz. to 40 hills 
| ICOEY s:= 2s Sages 1:02. to 100 feet of drat | Radish (i... 25. 65.'.2: 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill 
Corn svivkh tec eka} Mite see LE DEST SaleIT Ys. SES. 2 1 oz. to 60 ft. of drill 
Greg... neat 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill | Sage ................ 1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill 
Gacumber.:... 2 ghvan sates Loz.'to 75 lille. |: Spinach <. )..2 24... 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill 
Hier Plants 2c. ober 1 oz. to 1,500 plants | Squash, Early -............ 1 oz. to 50 hills 
MEPL VG 3 Seco eho oem ae ee ee ee Squash, Winter ........... 1 oz. to 15 hills 
1 oz. to 200 feet of drill, er 3 000 Piso Lomb ss 2. Ss. 1 oz. to 4,000 plants 
|r Pele ere ce 1 oz. to 2,000 plante=|<Tobacco.:.. 20.2.2. ... 1 oz. to 10,000 plants 
Seah) Rabi=.-.i05-a0083 1 oz. to 2, G0 qianiia hy Perning oso. exes = 1 oz. to 250 ft. of drill 


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~~ F LOWER 5S SEEDS.— a 


A Few Remarks About Soil, Sowing, Etc. 


enriched with a compost of rotten manure 
and leaf mold, is adapted to the generality of flowering plants. Previous to 
planting flower beds or borders, care must be taken that they are so arranged 
that the ground may be a little elevated in the middle, that the water may 
run off, and that the plants may show to better advantage. 


Sowing the Seed.—Nine-tenths of the failures in flower culture come 


from improper treatment of the seeds and young plants. We urge every 


purchaser of our seed to carefully study the cultural directions printed on 
each package, and the following general rules : 


Do not plant any of the seed when the ground is wet. Make the surface as fine 
and smooth as possible. Cover each sort of seed to a depth proportionate to its size; 
the finest, like Portulaca, Petunia, Campanula, Daisies, Coxcomb, Lobelia, 
Salpiglossis, etc., should be merely sprinkled on the surface of the ground, 
and barely covered with finely-sifted, light, mellow soil. Press the soil down 
firmly over the seed with a brick or short piece of board. For large seeds, the 
depth should be regulated according to the size of the seed; those the size of a 
pin-head, one-half inch deep, and those the size of a pea, one to two inches. 


Procure a piece of wood (it would be better if planed smooth) about two 
feet long and eight inches wide; press the edge down on the soil evenly, so as 
to make a groove as deep as the seed is to be planted; scatter the seed along 
this, allowing four or five of the larger to fifteen or twenty of the smaller 
seeds to the space one plant is to oceupy when grown. Cover the seed by 
pressing the earth together over it, then turn your lath flatways and- press the 
soil down firmly and evenly. 


Transplanting.—Choose a dull, cloudy day for this work. Give the 
seed-bed a good soaking with water half an hour before taking up the plants. 
Remove the young plants with a trowel or stout knife, and set in permanent 
beds, pressing the soil firmly around the roots and using water freely. A little 
shade for a day or two will be necessary if the sun is bright. Keep the soil 
mellow and free from weeds, and you will be delighted with a brilliant show 
of flowers. 


Flowers are divided into different classes; in Annuals, Biennials and 
Perennials. 


Annuals are those that grow, bloom and die the first year from seed. 


Biennials bloom the second year from seed and then die; though many, 
if sown early in the spring, flower the first year. 

Perennials usually bloom the second year from seed, and continue to 
grow and bloom for many years. Some will also bloom the first year if sown 
early. | 

Hardy Annuals, Biennials and Perennials can be sown in the open ground 
early in the spring if’ desired, and Biennials and Perennials will not require 
any protection in winter. 

Half-Hardy Annuals, Biennials and Perennials can not be sown in the 
open ground until settled warm weather, though they may be sown in the 
house if desired early, and afterward transplanted. The two latter need to be 
protected in the winter, or carried over until spring in cold frames or green 
houses. 

Tender Annuals, Biennials and Perennials, will not bear the slightest cold 
weather. 


FLOWER SEEDS. 


No. 16--Aster Daybreak. A newand popular variety with the florists. The color is 

delicate pink. Fine for cutting and flowers, grow on ed graceful stems, 2 feet high. 

Wig ENA es CO et einer 5c 

No. 17—Aster Queen of the Market. An extra early Aster, used by florists for cutting 

DET Reh, Crea ar nm a a eg rah oy Benen Mir om Tier oe nes on 10a we tees vee 10¢ 
No. 48—Carnation Double Picotee. The very finest carnation grown. Large flowers 

on: Jonge panied eee te OG ra as klan es ates cnn: sels whee owectassase 20¢ 
No. 62—Centaurea. Kaiser Wilhefm. Bright blue. Best for cutting. Packet..... 5e 
No. 63.—Centaurea. Gymmocarpa. Dusty Miller. Packet........................ 10e 
No... 71—Costgma”. FOre Wi ite i ee ee a soe kare obo cn cane sdas Sect Sakeccee 5c 
No. 71a—Cosmos. Klondyke. Large brilliant orange flowers. Packet............. 5¢ 
No. 77—Daisy, Shasta. Flowers triple the size of the ordinary Daisy. Mixed colors. 

SOMO Fa gia Oath gui dad cen a Uae eared ales 15¢ 

No. 81a—Datura Cornucopia. Horn of Plenty. Prastanie, © aeket. Soir: - 4-<-:. 2. 
No. 171—Dutchman’s Pipe. A fine climbing vine. Foliage very heavy. Packet....5¢ 
No.. £823—GOmrsa a ea a Pas Vace Se eli eh cde wnteececes 5c 
Now. 3S 3—W ia race a ra aa ag oe a a eae Sec te ewes oe wens Oe 
No. 197—Hop Vime, dapetese.. pV ameratete Packet. oe stee sian bok we Soe ce teceen 5c 
No. 202—Morning Glory, Japanese. Flowers very large and brilliant. Packet..... 5¢ 
No. 203—Velvet Beans. One of the best vines forshade. Heavy foliage. Packet..5c 
No. 271—Poppies Double Shirley. Mixed colors. Packet............ 0... 0... ccuees dC 
No. 314—Sweet Alyssum Little Gem. Very dwarfand compact. Packet...........5¢ 


SWEET PEAS.—Named Varieties. 


Blanche Burpee, pure white. 


Emily Henderson, large clear white. 
Oriental Primrose. shaded yellow. 
Katherine Tracy, soft brilliant pink. 
Mrs. Sanky, shell pink, shaded white. 
Lady Penzance, rose pink tinted with orange. 
Blanche Ferry, bright pink, white wings. 
Prince of Wales, large flowers, brilliant red. 
Dorothy Eckford, white. 
Hon. Mrs. Kenyon, large primrose. 
King Edward VII, bright red. 
Lady Grisel Hamilton, lavender. 
Miss Willmott, large orange pink. 
Navy Blue, indigo blue and violet. 
Othello, deep maroon. 
Prima Donna, pink. 


Boreatton, satin like maroon, very rich. 


Butterfly, violet and lavender. 
Indigo Blue, purple maroon. 
Aurora, orange salmon over white. 
Firefly, very bright crimson scarlet. 
The Bride, alarge pure white variety. 
Stella Morse, yellow and pink. 
Countess of Radnor, lavender. 


Price, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 25c, 1 lb. 60c. Post paid. 


Our Nasturtium, both Dwarf and Tall, are the very best varieties and colors 


mixed. Oz.10c. 14 1b. 30c. 1 1b. $1.00. Post paid. 


MAMMOTH 
JAPANESE 2%.an0 


FERN BALL. 


A BEAUTIFUL NOVELTY. 


JAPANESE FERN BALL—IN LEAF. 


Requires neither pots nor soil. Lives upon air and water. 

Flourishes in a window, suspended by a cord. 

Thousands of this interesting Japanese novelty were sold in the last two years. 
The ballis composed of dormant fern roots wound upon a globe of moss, and so con- 
structed as to send out beautiful green leaves from every point. They grow rapidly and 
make a beautiful decoration. 

When the ball is received, immerse it in water several hours, then suspend in any 
desired position, after which, water about three times a week. 

Requires from 1 to 4 weeks to start into growth, and the most water when it is. in 
full leaf. 

The fern ball may be allowed to dry up at any time, and be set away, and started 
again by watering as before. . 

Price, each 50 cents; by mail, 60 cents; 2 for $1.00 post paid. 


Schisler-Corneli Seed Co., 


813-815 North Fourth Street. ST. LOUIS, MO. 


ee : 813-815 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. | 87 
... SCHISLER-CORNELI SEED COMPANY’S ... 
yo \ / x wel Choice 


Our Flower Seed List has been carefully made up, and we believe 
there is nothing in this list but what is worthy of consideration, and, if rea- 
sonably well cared for, will give satisfaction. 


We have secured our Flower Seeds from the best and most noted flower 
Seed growers in this country and Europe, and we know they are of the very 
best quality, pure, true to name and fresh. 

On all orders for Flower Seeds in packets, accompanied by the mone, pur- 
chasers may select twenty-five cents’ worth extra for each dollar sent. Thus, any 
one sending us one dollar may select seeds in packets amounting to one dollar 
and twenty-five cents. For two dollars, seed in packets amounting to two dollars 
and fifty cents, for three dollars, three dollars and seventy-five cents, and so on. 

| N. B.—The above offer does not include seeds in collections, or seeds by 

~ weight, or bulbs, or plants, or anything but only seeds in packets. 

. All Flower Seeds mailed free on receipt of prices quoted. We do not 
sell half packets. Our Flower Seeds are put up in neat Chromo-lithographed 
bags, showing color of Flower and mode of cultivation. 


Collections of Select Flower Seeds.” 


Annuals, 12 different varieties (our selection). One packet each.. ............... 40c 
Annuals and Biennials, 25 different varieties (our selection). One packet each, 75c 
Climbing Plants, 8 different varieties (our selection). One packet each ..... 30¢ 


Sweet Peas, containing 8 of the most beautiful varieties andcolors. One pkt. each, 30c 


Abronia. 


Charming trailer, with Verbena-like heads 
of sweet-scented flowers, blooming the 
whole season. Effective in beds, borders, 
rock-work and hanging baskets. Half- 
hardy annual. 


1. Umbellata. 
6inches. Pkt., 5c. 


Rosy lilac, white eye; 


Ageratum. 


Valuable plants for large bed or borders, 
and very useful where cut flowers are in 
demand; in bloom the whole summer. In- 
dispensable for bouquets. Hardy annual. 
3. Fine Mixed. 18 inches. Pkt., 5c. 


Amaranthus. 


Plants grown exclusively for their foliage, 
and in late summer and early fall, when 
they have reached their fullest develop- 
ment, the glowing effect produced by their 
mass of rich foliage is scarcely equaled by 
any similar class of plants. Half hardy 
annuals. 

4. Caudatus. 
Dark, drooping flower 
Pkt., 5c. 

5. Tricolor. (Joseph’s Coat.) Leaves 
red, yellow and green; 3 feet. Pkt., 5c. 

6. Best Varieties. Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 


(Love Lies Bleeding.) 
spikes; 2 feet. 


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Asters. 


Splendid class of plants. One of the most 
popular and effective of our garden favor- 
ites. Of no variety has there been! such 
rapid strides toward improvements within 
the past few years as with the Asters. Al- 
ways reliable, with the greatest profusion 
of rich colors, and easy to cultivate. Half- 
hardy annuals. 


8. German Globe-Flowered, 
Double. Very handsome, double, and 
remarkable for their globular flowers. 18 
inches. Mixedcolors. Pkt., dc. 


9. Dwarf Chrysanthemum-Flow- 
ered, Double. Plants only 10 to 12 
inches high, producing fine, large, double 
flowers, resembling Chrysanthemums, and 
valuable on account of profuse flowering, 
when all other Asters are out of bloom. 
Fine mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. 


10. Dwarf Chrysanthemum-Flow- 
ered, Double. A collection of 8 separate, 
distinct colors. Pkt., 50c. 


11. Crown-Flowered, or Cocar- 
deau. The flowers have large, white cen- 
ters, usually bordered with blue, crimson, 
carmine and scarlet, producing a striking 
and beautiful effect. 18 inches. Double 
mixed. Pkt., 10c. 


12. Truffaut’s Pzeony - Flowered 
Double Perfection. ‘This class repre- 
sents the greatest perfection of the Aster 
family, which for form of flowers, variety 
and brilliancy of colors, and habit of 
growth, is universally admitted to surpass 
all others. 18 inches. Choice double 
mixed. Pkt., 10c. 


13. Truffaut’s Pzeony - Flowered 
Double Perfection. A collection of 8 
separate, distinct colors. Pkt., 50c. 


14. Dwarf Pyramidal Bouquet. 
A most charming class, of compact habit, 
only 6 to 8 inches high. Each plant is coy- 
ered with handsome flowers, and looks like 
a bouquet set in the ground; mixed. Pkt., 
10c. 


15. Vick’s White Branching. A 
strong flower of branching habit, and con- 
tinues to bloom later in the season than any 
other variety. The flowers are pure white, 
four inches and more in diameter, and 
borne on long stems. Pkt., 10c. 


Balsams. 


(Lady’s Slipper, or Touch-Me-Not.) 


An old favorite garden flower, producing 
its gorgeous masses of beautiful brilliant- 
colored double flowers in great profusion; 
of easy culture; succeeds in good, rich soil; 
tender annuals; 2 feet. 


18. Double. Finest varieties and col- 
ors, mixed. Pkt., 10c. 


19. Double Camelia and Rose- 
Flowered. An excellent strain of choice, 
large-flowering, double balsams, remarka- 
ble for bright and effective colors, embrac- 


lu, ~“aried varieties. 
Pkt., .0c. 


20. Double Camelia Rose-Flow- 
ered. A collection of eight separate col- 
ors. Pkt., 50c. 


21. Double White Perfection. © 
This is a fine strain of Double White Bal- 
sam. Double as a Camelia; perfect form; 
pure white; continues a long time in bloom. 
Invaluable for cut flowers during the sum- 
mer months. Pkt., 10c. 


Bartonia. 


Producing showy flowers above its gray 
and thistle-like foliage, which are exceed- 
ingly brilliant in the sunshine. Sow where 
it is to remain, as it does not bear trans- 


Choice mixed. 


planting well. Hatdy annuals; 2 feet. 
25. Aurea. Large golden yellow. 
Pkt., 5c. 
Begonia. 


A veautiful tribe of plants, of branching 
habit, and resplendent the whole summer 
with their beautiful, bright and elegant 
drooping flowers, either in garden or in 
pots, and seem to bear either sun or shade: 
bloom the first season from seed, if sown 
early. Tender perennials; 18 inches. 

26. Tuberous Rooted. Finest 
mixed, Pkt., 15c. 


Brachycome. 


(Swan River Daisy.) 
Beautiful free-flowering plant, covered — 
the whole summer with a profusion of pretty 
Cinerara-like flowers; very effective in edg- 
ings, beds or pot culture, succeeding in any 
good, rich, soil. Hardy annuals; 1 foot. 
27. Fine Mixed. Blue and white. 
Pkt., 5e. 


Caealia. 


Tassel Flower. Pretty tassel-like 
flowers in profusion, borne on long, slender 
stems. Hardy annuals; 18 inches. . 


30. Fine Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 


Caleeolaria. 


An ornamental plant, producing a mass 
of beautiful pocket-like flowers early in the 
spring, and a universal favorite for deco- 
rating the greenhouse and conservatory. 
Tender biennials. 


31. Calceolaria Hybrida, Mixed. 
Large-flowering, beautiful, rich, self-col- 
ored flowers; saved from a choice ecollec- 
tion; 20 inches. Pkt., 25c. 


Calendula. 


Pot Marigold. Showy, free-flowering, — 
hardy annuals, growing in any garden soil, _ 
producing a fine effect in beds or mixed 
borders, and continuing in bloom until 
killed by frost; 1 foot. 


32. Double Varieties. Very showy, 
double flowers, all colors mixed. Pkt., 5c. — 


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Calliopsis, or Coreopsis. 

One of the most showy, free-flowering of 
hardy annuals; its graceful and showy 
flowers, embracing nearly every shade of 
yellow, orange or rich brown, verging to 
crimson, and borne on slender stems, are 
particularly well adapted for bouquets. One 
to three feet high. 

33. Dwarf Varieties. All colors 
mixed. Pkt., 5c. 

34. Tall Varieties. 


Pkt., 5c. 
Callirhoe. 


A very pretty hardy annual, growing from 
two tc three feet high. It commences to 
flower when very small, and continues a 
mass of bloom all summer. 

35. Pedata. Rich, violet purple, white 
eye. Pkt., 5c. 


Campanula, or Venus’ 
Looking-Glass. 


A free-blooming, hardy annual; succeeds 
well in rich soil, and is of easiest cultiva- 


All colors mixed. 


tion. One foot. 
36. Speculum. All colors mixed. 
Pkt:5 oc 


Canterbury Bells. 


Popular and beautiful hardy perennials, 
bearing a great ‘profusion of attractive flow- 
ers. Sow early in March in seed-bed, and 
afterward transplant to one and a half feet 
apart. Flower the first season. 

38. Canterbury Bells. All classes 
and varieties, single and double, extra 
mixed. Pkt., 5c. | 


Candytufit. 


Iberis. One of the most useful border 
hardy annuals,very effective in beds,groups, 
ribbons, etc. ; also very useful in pot culture 
during winter; indispensable for bouquets. 

40. Fine Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 5c. 

41. Pure White. Fragrant. Pkt., dc. 


Canna. 


Indian Shot. The Cannas are a very 
stately species of plants, highly ornamental, 
producing a very rich and oriental effect by 
their large, broad and massive foliage, and 
crimson, scarlet or orange flowers. Cut 
away some of the hard cuticle around the 
seed, then soak twelve hours in hot water, 
before planting in a hot-bed or box in the 
house. Tender perennials. 

43. Finest Varieties. Mixed. Pkt.,5c. 

44. Croszy’s Large-Flowering 
Dwarf, French. Choicest mixed. Pkt., 
10c. 


Carnation. 


Carnations are general favorites for their. 


delicious fragrance and richness of colors. 
The seed we offer has been imported from 
the best sources in Hurope, and will produce 
many splendid double and semi-double 
flowers. Protect during the winter. Hali- 
hardy annuals, 


46. Double Extra Choice Mixed. 
Seed saved from a choice coliection of 
double flowers. Pkt., 10c. 

47. Carnation, Marguerite. These 
superb dwarf Carnations haye created a 
great sensation, not only by reason of their 
fine, double, fragrant flowers, but also be- 
cause they can be treated as annuals. Like 
Chinese Pink, they flower freely the first sea- 
son from the seed sown in the open ground. 
Double mixed. Pkt., 10c. 


Catehfly. 


Silene. Highly ornamental plants, suit- 
able for beds, ribbons or rockwork. They 
are among the brightest ornaments of the 
flower garden, and profuse bloomers of long 
duration. Hardy annual; 18 inches. 

49. Fine Mixed. In many colors. 
Pkt,, 5c. 


Chrysanthemum. 

A handsome plant, with striking and bril- 
liant flowers in endless variety, blooming 
till late in autumn, when it is in its full 
glory, producing double and single flowers 
of various shades; very attractive for bou- 
quets and vases. Sometimes called ‘‘Painted 
Daisies.’? Hardy annuals; 18 inches. 

dl. Finest Mixed, Single and 
Double. Many colors. Pkt., 5c. 

53. Indicum Flore Pleno. The well- 
known fall Chrysanthemum. Chinese and 
Japanese, large-flowering, double varieties. 
Finest mixed. Pkt., 20c. 


Cinneraria. 

A favorite, free-flowering greenhouse 
plant of wondrous beauty, with flowers of 
great richness and diversity of color, bloom- 
ing during the winter and spring months, 
and can be planted out in summer. They 
thrive best in a mixture of loam and peat. 
One to two feet. 

54. Hybrida. 
mixed. Pkt., 20c. 


Clarkia. 


A favorite plant, with pretty, cheerful- 
looking flowers, growing freely and bloom- 
ing profusely under almost any circum- 
stances; seed sown in autumn will give 
early spring flowers. Hardy annual; 18 
inches. - 

55. Fine Mixed. Double and single. 
PEL. foc: 


Cockscomb,. or Celosia. 

Free-blooming, graceful plants, growing 
best in rather light soil, not too rich; pro- 
duce spikes of beautiful, feathery and comb- 
shaped flowers. Half-hardy annuals. 

56. Cristata Nana, Mixed. A choice 
mixture of the newest dwarf crested varie- 
ties, embracing the most brilliant colors. 
One foot. Pkt., 5c. 

57. Cristata, Glasgow Prize. A 
splendid distinct dwarf variety, with dark 
foliage and crimson combs. One foot. Pkt., 
10e. 

58. Pyramidalis Plumosa, Mixed. 
Feathery spikes; violet, gold and crimson; 
very fine. Three feet. Pkt., dc, 


Large-flowered, finest 


BY 


Corn Bottle. 


Centaurea. Free-flowering, hardy an- 
nual, well known and popular; very valua- 
ble for cut flowers; two feet. 

60. Cyanus. Allcolorsmixed. Pkt., 5c. 

61. Cyanus Flore Pleno. A double 
variety of the above. A continuous bloomer, 
of great value as a cut flower. It has been 
so perfected that most flowers are double. 


Fine mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. 
Columbine. 
Aquilegia. A free-flowering, hardy 
plant. Flowers in the greatest profusion, 


early in the spring, and growing with such 
ease and freedom, they ought to be grown 
by all. Hardy perennial; two feet. 

64. Finest Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 5c. 


Coleus. 


Highly ornamental plants, in an endless 
variety of colors and shadings, indispensa- 
ble for ribbon and carpet bedding, or as 
single specimens for pots and vases. Half- 
hardy perennial; one to two feet. 

65. Finest Varieties Mixed. Pkt., 
20c. 


Collinsia. 


Very pretty and free-flowering plants, 
blooming in whorls and several whorls 
around each flower stem; mixed, of all va- 
rieties and colors; hardy annual; 1} feet. 

66. All Colors Mixed. Pkt., dc. 


Collomia. 


A free-flowering, hardy annual; grows in 
almost any soil; one foot. 

67. Coecinea. Scarlet; 
Pkt,.5¢. 


flowers in 
clusters. 


Convolvulus Minor. 


Dwarf Morning Glory.  Rich-col- 
ored, handsome, dwarf, trailing plant, pro- 
ducing in beds and mixed borders an un- 
usually brilliant effect; hardy annual; one 
foot. 

69. Tricolor Ali 
mixed. Pkt., 5c. 


Cosmos. 


An autumn-blooming plant, growing four 
or five feet high, and bears beautiful flowers 
in loose clusters, which wave to and fro 
when disturbed by a passing wind. The 
bleoms are the various shades of pink, lilac, 
light purple, white; are excellent for cutting 
and bouquets. Half-hardy annual. 

70. Hybridus. Finemixed. Pkt., 5c. 


Crimson Flax. 


Linum Coccineum. One of the most 
_ effective and showy bedding plants, of long 
duration, having fine foliage and delicate 
stems. Hardy annual; one foot. 
72. Linum Coccineum. 
-searlet crimson. Pkt., 5c. 


Minor. colors 


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Cuphea. 

A well-known, free-flowering, bedding 

plant; profuse bloomer during the summer. 

Half-hardy annual. 

74. Purpurea. All 


Pkt., 5c. 
Double Daisy. 


Bellis Perennis. Everyone knows the 
Daisy. Give it a cool, partially shaded 
place. Sow seed very early. The flowers 
are abundant in early spring. Plants can 
be removed safely even when in flower. 
Plant about six inches apart. 

76. Extra Choice, Double Mixed. 


Pkt., 10c. 
Dahlia. 


This well-known flower succeeds admira- 
bly from seed if started early in hot-bed or 
the house. The seed does not come true, 
but sports and produces different colors and 
kinds. Itisin this way that new sorts are 
originated. Tender perennial. 

78. Choice Double Mixed. Pkt.,10c.. 

79. Single Varieties. From their 
grace and beauty are much used for cut 
flowers; handsome bedding plants. Seed 
sown in spring will produce plants that 
bloom from August until frost. Two to four 
feet. Fine mixed. Pkt., 10c. 


Daturia. 


Trumpet Flower. The plant is of 
robust habit and grows to a good-sized shrub 
the first season. The flowers are trumpet- 
shaped, half-double. Very ornamental and 


colors mixed. 


showy. Half-hardy biennial. Four feet. 
81. Huberiana. Double and mixed. 
PEt, oe 


Egg Plant. 


(Not Edible.) Decorative plants for 
the green-house or summer garden, with 
fine foliage and beautiful, bright fruit. A 
rich soil suits them best. 

82. Searlet-Fruited. Pkt., 5c. 

83. White-Fruited. Pkt., dc. 


Esehseholtzia. 


California Poppy.  Free-flowering, 
handsome, hardy annual, with bright,showy 
flowers, blooming freely all summer. Ex- 
cellent for beds, borders or rockwork; one 
foot. 

84. Fine Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 


Euphorbia. 


Snow on the Mountain. Attractive 
foliage, with white and green bracts on the 
tip of each branch, veined and margined 
with white. Half-hardy annual. 

86. Euphorbia Variegata. Pkt., 5c. 


Eventing Primrose. 


Oenothera. Charming, hardy annuals, 
with large, showy flowers; old favorites in 
the flower garden. The flowers open in the 
evening. 

87. Different Varieties, Mxd. Pkt.5c 


49 SCHISLER-CORNELI SEED COMPANY, 
EVERLASTING FLOWERS AND GRASSES. 


The Everlasting Flowers are a very popular class, which retain their form and color ~ 
for years; are used for winter bouquets, wreaths, crosses, etc. 
grasses make up into bouquets, etc., splendidly with Everlastings. 


Some of the ornamental 
The flowers should be 


picked before they are fully open, and hung up in small bunches in a dry, airy and shady 


place. é 
Aeroclinium. 


One of the most beautiful of the Everlast- 
ing family, of easy culture, and bears a great 
number of bright rose or daisy-like flowers. 
They should be gathered before they fully 
open, anddried. Half-hardy annual; 1 foot. 
- 90. Roseum. Rose and white, mixed. 

kt., 5c. 


Ammobium. 


A desirable white Everlasting, being very 
useful in making up bouquets in summer or 


winter. Hardy annual; 18 inches. 
91. Alatum. White. Pkt., dc. 
Elichrysum. 


This is avery beautiful and valuable Ever- 
lasting. Large double flowers of bright and 
striking colors. Will succeed in any soil, 
and favorites with every one. Cut just be- 
fore the flewers fully expand. Hardy an- 
nual; 2 to 3 feet. 

92. Monstrosum. Extra choice,double 
mixed. Pkt., 5c. 


Globe Amaranth. 


Gomphrena. Thisis highly prized for 
the garden and is indispensable for winter 
bouquets. The colors are varied, deep and 
beautiful. Their flowers should not be cut 
until fully developed and of full size, near 
the end of summer, otherwise much of their 
beauty would be lost. Half-hardy annual; 
18 inches. 

93. All Colors, Extra Mixed. Pkt.,5c. 


_ Feveriew. 

Matricaria. Free-flowering, hardy 
plants, succeeding in any garden soil; a fine 
bedding plant or for pot culture; blooms 
until frost; hardy biennial; 18 inches. 

101. Exima fl. pl. (Double White Fever- 
few.) Handsome,double, white flowers and 
densely curled foliage. Pkt., 5c. 


Four O'Clock. - 


Marvel of Peru. Well-known hardy 
biennials. The flowers—red, white, yellow, 
and variegated—grow in clusters on the 
summit of the stem. They are exceedingly 
fragrant, expanding in the evening and 
withering in the morning. The roots may 
be preserved through the winter like 
Dahlias. 

108. All Colors, Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 


Forget-Me-Not. 


wfyosotis. Popular and charming little 
vlant, bearing delicate and blue flowers, 
which are highly prized for their modest 
beauty. Sow in April, choosing a moist 
ynd shady situation. Hardy biennial. 

105. Alpestris, Mixed. PKEt., 5c. 


Rhodanthe. 


A charming little Everlasting. The flow- 
ers should be gathered before they fully ex- 
pand, else they lose their beautiful bell 
form. MHalf-hardy annual; 1 foot. 

94. Fine Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 


Statice. 

A valuable Everlasting; should be more 
grown. Hardy annual; 2 feet. 
95. Sinuata Hybrida. 

mixed.  Pkt:, 5c: 


Xeranthemum. 

Very desirable on account of the abund- 
ance and long duration of the flowers; well 
adapted for groups or beds. The flowers 
are produced on long stems and retain their 
color when dried. Very valuable for winter 
bouquets. Hardy annual; 2 to 3 feet. 

96. Plenissinum. Extra double, 
mixed. Pkt., dc. 


Mixed Ornamental 7 


Grasses. 
Our own mixture of seed; all the best 
annual varieties. A single packet will sup- 
ply in abundance a great variety of the 


All colors, 


_most attractive annual ornamental grasses. 


No more welcome present can be given to a 
visitor when looking through the flower 
garden than a bunch of these unperishable 
ornamental grasses. 

97. ;Extra Mixture Ornamental 
Grasses. Large Package, 10c. 


Foxglove. 


Digitalis. A handsome and highly 
ornamental, hardy perennial plant, of 
stately growth, fine for shrubberies and 
other half-shady places; 3 feet. 

107. Digitalis Gloxinizeflora. Ali 
colors, mixed. Pkt., 5c. 


Fuehsia. 


Lady’s Ear Drops. A well-known 
plant of easy culture, for the house or shady 
situations in the garden; the seed we offer 
is saved from the finest single and double- 
named varieties. Tender perennial green- 
house plant. 

109. Finest Mixed. Pkt., 25c. . 


Gaillardia. 


Blanket Flower. One of the most 
brilliant and dazzling of our garden flow- 
ers. Most suitable for bedding, producing 
large flowers in great abundance throughout 
the entire summer. Hardy annual; 18 
inches. 

111. 


Picta. Fine mixed. Pkt., 5c 


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Elchrysium, No. 92. Sweet William, No 316, Poppy, No. 270. 


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Gaura. 
A charming hardy annual, curious with 
spikes of white and red tinted flowers. 
112. Lindheimerii. Pkt., 5c. 


Geranium. 
Well-known favorites, used extensively 
for bedding in masses, ribbons, etc. When 
sown early, geraniums will bloom the first 


year from seed; 1 to 2 feet. Half-hardy 
perennial. 

114. Zonale. Fine varieties, mixed. 
Pkt. 10c. . 


Gilia. 

Pretty, dwarf plants, flowering early and 
continuing in bloom allsummer. Sow end 
of March, in open ground, and thin out to 
six inches apart. Hardy annual. 

116. Tricolor. Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c. 


Gloxinia. 

A bulbous-rooted, perennial greenhouse 
plant, producing in great profusion during 
the summer months its large bell-shaped 
flowers, of the richest and most brilliant 
colors. 

118. Hybrida. Large-flowering, mixed. 


Pkt., 20c. 
Godetia. 


Beautiful, hardy annuals, of easy cultiva- 
tion in suy good garden soil. Their profuse- 
ness of bloom and delicate tints of color 
have long rendered them universal favor- 
ites. Fine for beds, mixed borders and 
ribbons; 1 foot. 

120. Fine Mixed. 
PREt.,-0C: 


Gy psophylila. 
Pretty, free-flowering, hardy annual; 


small starry flower; fine for bouquets. 
122. EKlegans. Purple and white. Pkt.,5c. 


Heliotrope. 


A well-known genius of profuse flowering 
and deliciously fragrant plants; splendid 
bedding or ribboning, and for basket or pot 
culture. Half-hardy perennial; 18 inches. 

124. Fine Mixed. Choice varieties. 


Pkt. wl0e: 
Hollyhocks. 


This splendid plant, from its splendid 
growth, and the varied colors of its magnifi- 
cent, large spikes of flowers,may justly claim 
a place in every large garden or pleasure 
ground. Seed sown in June and July will 


Choice mixed. 


flower the following summer. Hardy per- 
ennial. 
126. Choice Double Varieties, 


Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
Hionesty. 


Hardy biennial, admired for its silvery 
seed pouches, which are used for house 
ornaments, as they present a beautiful and 
rather curious appearance. 

128. Honesty (Lunaria Biennis) ; 2 feet. 
Pkt., 5c. . 


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Honeysuckle. (/rench.) 

Hedysarum. Well-known hardy per- 
ere blooming freely the first year from 
seed. 

130. Fine Mixed. White and red. 
Pkt., 5c. 2 


J acobaea. 

Double Senecio. A showy, free-flow- 
ering hardy annual. It produces in great 
profusion branching spikes of bright ma- 
genta-colored Cineraria-like double flowers. 
Half-hardy annual. 

132. Elegans fl. pl. 


Pkt., dc. 
Hee Plant. 


Prized for its peculiar succulent foliage; 
fine for baskets, vases, garnishing, etc. 
Half-hardy annual. 

134. Mesembrianthemum Crystal- 
linum. Pkt., dc. 


Larkspur. 

Plants of great beauty, richness and end- 
less variety of colors, with great duration 
and profusion of bloom, and when planted 
in beds masses of ribbons are strikingly 
effected. Hardy annuals. 

136. Hyacinth-Flowered, Double. 
All colors, mixed. Pkt., 5c. 

137. Stock-Flowered, Tall Double. 
All colors, mixed. Pkt., 5c. 


Lobelia. 


A very beautiful class of dwarf-growing 
plants. Their charming little flowers render 
them exceedingly fine for vases, baskets, 
bedding or edges. Hardy annuals. 

140. Fine Mixed. All varieties, mixed. 
Pkt., de. 


Double mixed. 


141. Compacta, Crystal Palace. 
Blue; the best bedding variety. Pkt., 10c. 
Lupinus. 


A class of beautiful and free-flowering 
plants of stately, robust growth, which 
makes them exceedingly valuable for mixed 


flower and shrubbery borders. Hardy 
annual; 2 feet. 

143. Finest Mixed. All colors. 
Pkt., de. 


Marigold. 


A well-known, free-flowering plant of easy 
culture, with rich and beautiful double va- 
rious colored flowers. The African is the 
best for large beds; the French for small 
beds or as a foreground for taller plants. 
Half-hardy annuals. 


145. African, Tall, Double. All 
colors, mixed. Pkt., dc. 
146. Dwarf, French, Double. All 


colors, mixed. Pkt., 5c. 


Mourning Bride. 

Seabiosa. One of our handsomest sum- 
mer border plants, producing a great pro- 
fusion very double flowers in a variety of 
shades and colors; a splendid flower for 
table bouquets, etc.; hardy annual. 

154. Double Varieties. All colors, — 
mixed, Pkt., 5c. 


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Mignonette. 


Reseda. Well-known, fragrant fayor- 
ites. If the plants are thinned out they 
will grow stronger and produce larger 
spikes of flowers; fine for pot or garden 
culture, and can be had during the whole 
year by sowing at intervals; hardy annuals. 

150. Reseda Odorata. Large-flow- 
ering Sweet Mignonette. Pkt., 5c. 

151. Reseda Machet. Well adapted 
for pot culture; dwarf pyramidal growth, 
bearing numerous flower stalks; one of the 
best. Pkt., 10c. 

152. Reseda ‘**‘Golden Queen.’’ 
Golden yellow flowers of dense pyramidal 
growth, A valuable variety. Pkt., 10c. 


Monkey Flower. 


Mimulus. Showy, profuse-flowering 
plants, comprising numerous varieties; fine 
for greenhouse, or moist, shady situations; 
hali-hardy perennials; blooming the first 
year from seed if sown early; 1 foot. 

156. Mimulus Large- Flowering. 
Fine mixed varieties. Pkt., 10c. 


157. Moschatus (Musk Plant). Fine 


for hanging-baskets, etc.; small yellow 


flowers, fragrant foliage. Pkt., 10e. 


Nasturtium Dwarf. 


Very desirable, free-flowering annuals. 
They are among the most useful for bed- 
ding, massing or ribboning; they are of 
compact, dwarf growth, profusely covered 


with their extremely rich and brilliant 


ing tobacco plant. 


flowers of all colors, blooming in succession 
all through the season; they should be 


grown in rather poor soil. Half-hardy 
annual. - 
160. All Colors Mixed. Pkt., dc. 
Nemophilla. 


Love Grove. Of neat, compact habit; 
blooming freely all summer if planted ina 
rather cool, shady place, and in not too 
rich a soil; hardy annual; 1 foot. 


162. Mixed. . All varieties mixed. 
PEG -OCr, 
Nicotiana. 
Evening Bloomer. Fragrant-flower- 


Very ornamental for 
lawn, groups, etc. Half-hardy annual. 
164.. Affinis. The plant attains a 
height of three feet, and at evening and 
early morning is covered with deliciously 
scented large white flowers. Pkt., dc. 


Nigella. 


Love in a Mist, or Devil in the 


Bush. A compact, free-flowering plant, 


with finely-cut foliage, curious - looking 


_ flowers and seed pods; of easy culture, 


_ growing in any garden soil; hardy annual; 
1 foot. 


Pad 
5 


_ white mixed. Pkt., 5c. 


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Pansy. 


Heartsease. The pansy is the most 
popular of all flowers grown from seed. 
It is everywhere popular, both for the 
brilliant beauty of its flowers and the long 
continuation of bloom. Pansies delight in 
a cool, moist situation, partially protected 
from the hot noonday sun; in exposed 
positions in hot summer weather the flow- 
ers will be smaller. Hardy biennials. 


240. Fine Mixed. 
colors mixed. Pkt., 5c. 


241. German Large - Flowering, 
Extra Choice. Mixed; saved from a 


Fine varieties and 


fine collection; flowers very large, perfect 
in form, and markings of the richest and 
Pkt., 10c. 


most beautiful colors. 


242. Trimardeau, or Giant. Re- 
markable for the extra large size of the 
flowers, which are carried well above the 
foliage. Most of the flowers are marked 
with three large blotches or spots. Pkt., 
20c. 


Perilla. 


Foliage very dark purple; produces a 
charming contrast with silvery - leaved 
plants, growing freely in any soil. Half- 
hardy annual; 1}¢ feet. 


247. Perilla Nankinensis. Pxt., 5c. 


Petunia. 


Favorite plants, succeeding well in any 
rich soil. For the brilliancy and variety of 
their colors, abundance of flowers, and the 
long duration of their blooming period, 
they are indispensable in any garden, and 
are also highly prized for growing in pots 
for the greenhouse or sitting-room. Half- 
hardy biennials. 


248. Fine Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 5c. 


249. Large Flowering, Fringed. 
Splendid mixture of large flowering sorts, 
striped and spotted. Pkt., 10c. 


250. Double Large Flowering. 


166. Nigella Damascena. Blue and | Beautiful varieties saved from a prize col- 


lection, in finest mixture. Pkt., 25c.- 


46 SCHISLER-CORNELI SEED COMPANY, 


ORNAMENTAL CLIMBERS. 


The Climbers are rapidly increasing in popularity. The strong-growing varieties are 
well adapted to covering arbors, verandas, fences, buildings, etc., and will produce both 
beauty and shade. Those of finer growth are particularly adapted to hanging-baskets, 
vases, and similar purposes. Itis absolutely necessary that the proper support be fur- 
nished in due time to climb upon, for if the plants are once neglected it will be almost 
impossible to make them assume good habits. 


Balsam Apple, No. 172. 


Mixed Gourds, No. 196. 


we > 
Morning Glory, No. 200. 


Sweet Peas, No. 216. 


Canary Bird Flower. 


A popular climber; so called from its re- 
semblance to a canary bird with its wings 
expanded; admirable for baskets, vases, 


Balloon Vine. 


A rapid-growing plant; succeeds best in 
light soil and warm situation; flowers 
white; half-hardy annual; 5 feet. 


170. Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum). 
Pkt., 5c. 


Balsam Apple. 


Momordica. Very curious climbing 
vines, with ornamental foliage; fruit golden 
yellow, warted, and when ripe opens, 
showing the seeds and its brilliant carmine 
interior; fine for trellises, rockwork, 
stumps, etc.; ha't-hardy annuals; 10 feet. 

172. Momordica Salsamina. Cu- 
cumber-shaped fruit. Pkt.. ac. 


etc. Blooms all summer. 
nual. 
175. 


feet. 


Half-hardy an- 


Tropzolum Perigrinum; 15 
Pts, 50; 
Cobaea. 


A climber of rapid growth, flowering the 
first season, if sown early in the house or 


hot-bed. 
176. Cobzea Seandens. Large, bell- 


shaped, purple flowers. Pkt., 5c. 


Cypress Vine. 


One of our most popular climbing vines, 
with very delicate fern-like foliage, and 


masses of beautiful, small, star-shaped 
flowers. Sow in April and May. Tender 
annuals; 12 feet. 

178. Cypress Vine. 
Pkt., 5c. 

179. Cypress Vine. White. Pkt., 5c. 
~ 180. Cypress Vine. Red and white, 
mixed. Pkt., dc. 


Gourds, Ornamental. 

A class of plants of rapid growth, with 
luxuriant and ornamental foliage, and bear- 
ing fruit of the most varied and fantastic 
forms; very desirable for covering old trees, 
walls, fences, arbors, etc.; or they may be 
treated the same as squashes. Tender 
annuals. 

184. Gourd, Bottle-Shaped. Pkt., 5c. 

185. Dipper. Pkt., 5c. 

186. Hercules’ Club. A curious sort. 
Pkt., 5c. 

187. Orange. 
orange. Pkt., 5c. 

188. Powderhorn. Pkt., dc. 

189. Gooseberry. Pkt., 5c. 

190. Dish Rag,or Dish Cloth. Pkt.,5c. 


Red or Crimson. 


Fruit resembles an 


191. Sugarthrough. PKkt., 5c. 
196. Mixture of Small-Fruited 
Sorts. Pkt., 5c. 


Hyacinth Bean. 
Delichos. A rapid-growing plant,flow- 
ering freely in clusters ; for covering arbors, 
trellises, etc. Tender annuals; 10 feet. 
198. Delichos Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 


Maurandia. 
Anelegant climbing plant, both for trellis, 
outdoors, or for greenhouse or parlor cul- 
ture; also for hanging baskets, vases, etc. ; 
blooms the first season from seed. Half- 
hardy biennial. 
199. Fine Mixed; 6 feet, Pkt., 10c. 


Morning Glory. 


An old and popular favorite; brilliant and 
various colored flowers, growing freely in 
almost any situation, and producing a 
splendid effect when trained to trellis work, 
arbors, strings, poles, etc. Hardy annual; 
15 feet. 

200. Fine Mixed. Allcolors. Pkt., 5c. 


Moon Flower. 
Evening Glory. A beautiful, rapid 
climber, having large white flowers frem 
four to six inches in diameter, which open 
in the evening. Plant seeds in pots, and 
start in the house and transplant when the 
weather is warm. 
201. Moon Flower. Large White. 
Pkt., 10c. 


Tall Nasturtium. 

The tropewolum majus, or tall nasturtiums, 
are among the easiest grown and prettiest of 
_ climbers. They bear hot, dry weather very 
well and thrive on poor soil. Very free 
_ bloomers, and the green seed pods make 
excellent pickles; 10 feet. Hardy annual. 
205. Tall Nasturtium, Finest 
- Mixed. Brightest colors. Pkt., 5c, 


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Sweet Peas. 

Sow early in spring, in a trench about 3 to 
4 inches deep and draw the earth around the 
young plants until they are about 4 inches 
high. Care must be taken not to smother 
the leaves when earthing up. Plant ina 
sunny situation in good, rich soil, and give 
plenty of moisture. 

215. Eeckford’s Large Flowering, 
Mixed. A splendid mixture of this cele- 
brated strain. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4-lb., 
30¢; Ib., $1.00. 

216. Fine Mixed Sweet Peas. Extra 
select mixture. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 
25c; Ib., 75e. 


217. A Collection of Sweet Peas; 
8 choicest varieties. Pkt., 30c. 
Thunbergia. 


A rapid-growing climber, growing 4 to 6 
feet high. Splendid for trellises, fences, 
ete. Half-hardy annual. 

235. Alata. Fine mixed. Pkt., dc. 


Pinks. 
(Dianthus, Chinensis, Flore Pleno.) 


Chinese. The China Pinks are desery- 
edly very popular, as but few flowers can 
equal them in beauty and profusion of 
bloom. They comprise many distinct and 
most beautiful marked varieties of rich and 
varied colors. They blossom all summer 
and fall. They live over winter and blos- 
som finely again the second season. They 
are alike ornamental in the garden or for 
bouquets. The plants grow generally 10 to 
15 inches high, and are of the easiest cul- 
tivation. Hardy biennials. 

254. Dianthus Chinensis, fl. pl. 
(China or Indian Pink.) Finest double, 
mixed. Pkt., dc. 

255. Hedewiggi, fl. pl. (Japanese 
Pink.) Finest double mixed in great va- 
riety. Extrachoice. Pkt., dc. 

256. Diadematus, fl. pl. (Double Dia- 
dem Pink.) Hieroglyphically marked like 
the Original Chinese Pinks in the middle 
down to the base of each petal ; very double, 
large flowers, magnificent in color and 
variety. Choice mixed. Pkt., dc. 

257. Japanese Dianthus Oriental 
Beauties. A magnificent strain of new 
large flowering Dianthus. Pkt., 10c. 


Pheasant Eye Pink. 


The well-known garden pink. The flow- 
ers are deeply fringed or feathered, white 
or pink with dark eye. Hardy perennial. 

- 260. Single. All colors mixed. Pkt., dc. 


Phiox Drummondii. 

These flowers are of extreme beauty, and 
are greatly admired by all. Their long 
duration in bloom, combined with their 
almost unequaled richness of color, renders 
them of invaluable service in the flower 
garden, and a finer sight than a bed of 
Phlox Drummondii is rare to be seen. 
Half-hardy annual. 

262. Drummond’s Phlox, All colors 
mixed. Pkt., 5c, 


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Phiox Drummondii. 


265. Drummond’s Phlox, Large 
Flowering. Extra choice mixture of 
brightest colors. Pkt., 10c. 

264. Cuspidata, Star - Shaped. 
Splendid mixture. Pkt., 10c. 

Portulacea. 


Rose Moss. For brilliancy and beauty 
of color, Portulaccas are unrivaled. They 
delight in sunny situations and light soils, 
where they rapidly carpet the ground, each 
plant covering a space of about 10 inches 
in diameter; 6 inches. Half-hardy annuals. 


267. Finest Single, Mixed. A great 
variety of colors. Pkt., 5c. 


268. Double Rose - Flowered, 
Mixed. Unsurpassed for brilliancy of 
color and great beauty. Pkt., 10c. 


Poppy. 


Papaver. A showy and easily culti- 
vated hardy annual, with large brilliant- 
colored flowers, growing freely in any gar- 
den soil, and producing a fine effect in large 
clumps or mixed beds. Sow early in the 
spring where they are to remain, as they 
will not bear transplanting; 2 feet. 


270. Poppy Carnation, or Pzony- 
Flowered. Very double mixed; all 
colors. Pkt., de. 


Primrose. 


Chinese Fringed. This charming 
and beautiful flowering plant is indispens- 
able for winter or spring decorations in the 
house or conservatory. It is one of our 
most important of winter-blooming pot 
plants. The seed we offer has been saved 
from the best strains. Tender biennials. 


274. Primula Fimbriata Rubra. 
Red fringed. Pkt., 25c. 


275. Primula Fimbriata 
White fringed. Pkt., 25c. 


276. Primula Fimbriata, White 
and Red Fringed. Mixed. Pkt., 25c. 


Alba. 


Hiardy Primroses. 


These are among the best of the early 
spring-blooming plants. With a slight 
protection they will stand the winter, but 
do better if protected by a good frame. 
Half-hardy perennials. 


278. Primula Auricula (Garden 
Auriculas). A garden favorite of great 
beauty. Large-flowering ; saved from choice 
named sorts. Pkt., 15c. 


279. Primula Veris (English Prim- 
rose, or Cowslip). A beautiful class of 
dwarf-growing plants, well known. Fine 
mixed. Pkt., 10c, 


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Pyrethrum. 


Golden Feather. Handsome herba- 
ceous plants for margins, beds, etc. They 
are of easy culture and can be sown in 
house and transplanted, or in open ground 
in April. Hardy perennial. . 


281. Gelden Gem. Valuable as an 
edging on account of its bright-yellow foli- 
age. Pkt., 10c. 

Ricinus. 


Castor Oil Plant. Well-known an- 
nual, with very ornamental foliage and 
showy fruit. Fine for center of bed, as it 
gives a magnificent semi-tropical appear- 
ance, or planted thick, they make a fine 
screen or hedge; 6 to 10 feet. 


283. Ricinus. Finest varieties, mixed. 
PKt., de. 


Rose of Heaven. 


Viscaria. Handsome hardy annuals, 
making a splendid show when massed; 
large, round, single flowers of white, scar- 
let, blue, flesh, margined and marked with 
various colors; 18 inches. 2 


285. Fine Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 5c. 
Salpiglossis. 


Flowers resembling the Petunia in shape 
and size, but singularly marked and beau- 
tifully penciled. It is very free flowering 
and makes a grand show for months. 
Hardy annual. 


287. Finest Mixed. All shades and 
colors; 18 inches. Pkt., dc. 
Salvia. 


Flowering Sage. The Salvia isone of 
the most beautiful of all flowers; the bril- 
liant spikes of the scarlet flowers produce 
for months a dazzling effect. Of easy cul- 
ture and fine for massing and bouquets. 
Half-hardy annual. 


290. Salvia Coccinea. 
PRt<-5e; 
Schizanthus. 


A splendid class of plants with rich and 
various colored flowers; fine for greenhouse 
decoration and the flower garden; of easy 


Searlet. 


culture. Half-hardy annual. 
292. Sehizanthus Hybridus. Fine 
mixed. Pkt., 5e. : 


Sensitive Plant. 


Mimosa. Curious and interesting 
plants, with pinkish-white flowers; the 
leaves close and droop when touched or 


shaken. Tender annual. 
293. Mimosa Pudica; i feet. 
Pkt., 5e¢. 


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Smilax. 


Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides. In 
_ many respects the Smilax is the most use- 
ful, and it is certainly one of the most 
graceful climbers which adorn the green- 
house or conservatory; for bouquets and 
floral decorations it is indispensable: Ten- 
der perennial climber; 10 feet. 


295. Smilax. White. Pkt., 10c. 


Snapdragon. 


Antirrhinum. One of the most beau- 
tiful and useful border plants, blooming 
profusely the first season from seed until 
after frost. Half-hardy perennials. 


297. Tall Varieties. Finest mixed; 
2 feet. Pkt:, 5c. 
298. Tom Thumb Varieties. Mixed; 
3% foot. Pkt., de. 
Stocks. 
Gilliflowers. These seeds are saved 


from the finest double varieties. 
passed for bedding, massing, edging or pot 
culture, being very free and long bloomers, 
and of much diversity and brillianey of 
color. They are also very attractive in 
form and richly fragrant, and largely used 
in summer for bouquets and floral work. 

300. German Ten-Week Stocks, 
Dwarf Double. Fine mixed. Pkt., dc. 

301. German Ten-Week Stocks, 
Large-Flowering Double. Extra fine 
mixed. Pkt., 10c. 

304. Winter, or Brompton Stocks. 
Extra double mixed. Pkt., 15c. 


Sunflower. 


Helianthus. Old favorites, too well 
known to need any description. Excellent 
subjects for distinct effects in shrubbery, 
borders, etc. Of the easiest culture; an- 
nuals. 

310. Globulus Fistulosus, fl. pl. 
Globe-shaped, double yellow; finest double 
sunflower; 7 feet. Pkt., dc. 

311. Nanus, fol. var. 
some variegated foliage; 4 feet. Pkt., 5c. 


Sweet Alyssum. 


One of the most elegant and useful little 
flowers cultivated; blooms continuously 
through the summer. Hardy annual. 


313. Pure White. 
Pké. 5c. 


Sweet Violets. 


An old favorite, much prized for its de- 
lightiul perfume. The seed germinates 
- very slowly. Hardy perernial. 


318. Viola Odorata. Blue and white 
Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 


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Sweet William. 


Well-known hardy perennial; no garden 
should be without them; they are free- 
flowering, in any variety of colors. 


316. Choicest Colors Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 


Verbenas. 


One of the most effective bedding plants; 
unrivaled in the splendor of its dazzling 
brilliancy of flower. Plants grown from 
seeds are fragrant, and also thrifty growers 
and free bloomers. Ii the flowers are cut 
as they begin to fade a mass of bloom can 
be produced until killed by frost. Half- 
hardy perennials. 

318. Hybrida. 
Pkt., 5e. 

319. Hybrida, Large - Flowering. 
Extra choice mixed. Pkt., 10c. 


WV inea. 


Periwinkle. A class of very pretty, 
free - flowering perennials, with shining 


All colors mixed. 


Uadur-- | 2tee2 foliage and beautiful flowers. Tender 
| perennial; 2 feet. 


321. Rosea. 
Pkt., 10e. 


Rose and white mixed. 


Wealifiewer. 


Well-known, deliciously fragrant garden 
plants, blooming early in the spring, with 
large conspicuous spikes of beautiful flow- 
ers; are much prized for bouquet flowers. 
Half-hardy perennials. 


323. Finest Double Mixed. Pkt., 15c. 
325. Single Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 


Whitiavia. 


Fine bell-shaped flowers, growing freely, 
and effective for bedding. Hardy annual; 
1 foot. 


327. Grandiflora. Violet and white 
mixed. Pkt., dc. 
#imnias. 


Double. Very handsome fall-flowering 
plants, of great richness and variety of 
color. The double Zinnia has proved to be 
a most important acquisition, its splendid 
double flowers rivaling in beauty, size and 


_ form moderate-sized Dahlias. Half-hardy 
| annuals. 
330. Double, Choicest Colors 


_ during the summer. 


Mixed, Pkt., 5c. 


331. Double Liliput. This class is 


$ _ different from the well-known large-flower- 
Very fragrant. 


ing strain. The plants are dwarf; tha 
small, perfectly-formed flowers are pompon- 
shaped, and cover the plants profusely 
Pkt., 10c. 


Wild Flower. 


A mixture of 50 to 60 annuals and bien- 
nials in endless varieties, colors, etc. Pkt., 
5c; 4 0z., 15c; 0z., 25¢, 


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SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS. 


Bulbs are, as a rule, as satisfactory as anything in the garden. They are very little 
trouble, requiring no care after being planted, and produce effects unequaled by any other 
class of plants. Plant in April, as soon as weather is warm, and take up as soon as the 
tops have died down in the fall. Store away in some dry place until next spring. - 


Canna, 
or Indian Shot. 


The Canna is a fine foliage 
plant,making a good bed, alone, 
\ but particularly desirable as the 
= center of a group of foliage 
plants, for which it is one of 
zy the best. The Dwarf French 
#. Cannas are continuous bloom- 
‘ers, producing large trusses of 

; beautiful, showy flowers from 
Ys early summer until late in an- 
tumn. Two to four feet high. 

Everblooming French 
Varieties. Strong roots. Doz., 
$1.50; single roots, 15c each. 


Elephant Ear. 


(Caladium Esculentum.) 
The Caladium Esculentum is 
one of the handsomest of the 
ornamental - leaved plants. 
Roots obtained in the spring 
will make good plants in the 
summer. Leaves three feet or more in length, 


Tuberose. 


Gladiolus. 


Dahlias. 


Well-known, autumnal-flowering plants; 
they bloom during end of August, Septem- 
ber and October, and surrender only to the 
Frost King. Our selections contain all the 
best varieties, and the roots we offer are 
fine and healthy. | 

A collection of 24 different named varieties, 
one root each, $3.00; 12 varieties, one root 
each, $1.50; single roots, 15c. each. 


Gladiolus. 


The most attractive of all summer-flower- 
ing bulbs are the Gladioli. Their cultiva- 
.tion is very simple, as they will thrive in 
any ordinary garden soil. A succession of 
bloom may be had from July to September 
by planting at intervals from April to June. 
Plant six inches apart in beds or double 
rows and three inches deep. 

Choicest Varieties and Colors 
Mixed. Doz., 25c; 100, $1.50. 


Madeira Vine Roots. 


The Madeira Vine is a beautiful climber, 
with thick, glossy, light green, almost 
transparent leaves, and climbing twenty 
feet or more and twining any desired form. 
Plant the tuber out of doors in the spring, 
and it will commence to grow at once. The 
flowers are white, small, in long racemes. 
Put in asunny situation. Lb., 20c. 


nearly as broad. There is nothing so good as the 
Caladium for grand bed foliage in the garden. 

Extra Large Roots. 
Large Roots. 


Each, 35c; doz., $3.50. 
Each, 25c; doz., $2.50. 


Tuberoses. 

The Tuberose is a beautiful, pure white, 
wax-like, very sweet scented, double flower, 
growing on tall stems, each stem bearing a 
dozen or more flowers. To have flowers 
early, plant them in boxes of earth and 
keep in a warm place in the house; when 
weather is warm, transplant in the garden. 
Those who want this beautiful flower in 
early winter can plant a few bulbs in pots 
in July or August, sink them to the rim in 
earth in the garden, where they can remain 
until the cool nights set in in autumn, then . 
remove to the house. 


Tall Double Tuberoses. Dozen 
tubers, 30c; 100, $2.00. 
Tuberoses, Dwarf Pearl. Dozen 


tubers, 30c; 100, $2.00. 


Holland, or Duteh 
Bulbs. 


In fall we will have a complete assort- 


‘ment of our own importation, direct from 


the best sources in Holland, of Hyacinths, 
Tulips, Crocus, Narcissus, Lilies, Crown- 
Imperials, Snowdrops, Anemones, etc., etc. 
all of which should invariably be planted 


in fall. Price List ready in September. 


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GRASS AND CLOVER SEED. 


We are making Grass and Clover Seed a specialty, and the following is a list of the 


leading and most valuable grasses and clovers in this latitude. 


Grass and Clover Seeds 


are market articles; prices change according to supply and demand, and prices given below 


are subject to market fluctuation. 


Will sell 25 pounds at 100 pound rate. 


Quotations for 


quantities will be given any time when desired; write for them. 


Terms: Cash with order. 


Kentucky Blue. 


Orchard. 


Kentucky Blue Grass. (Poa Pra- 
tense.) The famous pasture grass of Ken- 
tucky. It thrives upon any ordinary soil; 
stands the heat of summerremarkably well. 
For pastures and lawns it has no superior, 
giving that peculiar, rich shade of bluish- 
green so much admired in the best lawns; 
also making a very close, velvety turf; 40 to 
50 pounds of seed are required per acre. 
Fancy clean. Lb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.25; 100 
Ibs., $11.00. 

Red Top. (C4grotis Vulgaris.) A very 
valuable permanent grass ; grows well upon 
almost any soil; especially valuable for 
meadows, pastures and lawns, where per- 
manent grasses are desired. If used alone, 
sow 30to 40 pounds peracre. If mixed with 
timothy for mowing lands, 20 lbs. per acre. 
First grade fancy clean seed (solid) ,lb., 25c; 
10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $8.00. Choice seed, 
Ib., 15¢; 10 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $8.00. 

‘ Orchard Grass. (Dactylis Glomerata.) 
A standard grass, well known. One of the 
very best in cultivation. If cut just as itis 
coming into bloom (as it always should be), 
a good second crop will follow, and some- 
times even athird. Orchard is one of the 
earliest grasses, yields immense crops, and 
makes the best of hay; it endures consid- 
erable shade, and is much used for sowing 
in orchards. Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., $1.75; 100 
lbs., $12.00. 


SPECIAL NOTICE. 


Corn, Rye, etc. 


Freight charges to be paid by the purchaser. 


Timothy. 


(Phleum Pratense.) This is 


Timothy. 
the most valuable of all grasses for hay, es- 


pecially in the north. Thrives best on 
moist, loamy soils of medium tenacity. It 
should be cut just when the blossom falls. 
Sow early in.the spring or fall, at the rate 
of 15 pounds per acre, if alone, but less if 
mixed with other grasses. Market price. 


Creeping Bent Grass. (Agrostis Stoli- 
nifera.) Valuable as a pasture grass and 
for lawns; best adapted for low, moist 
situations. Starts early and holds out late. 
Of quick, successive growth when cropped 


close. Perennial. Sow 30 pounds per 
acre. Lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., 
$20.00. 

Common Millet. (Panicum Millia- 


ceum.) Sow in drills, or broadcast, from 
May to last of July, 25 to 30 pounds to the 
acre. Market price. 


German, or Golden Millet. Supe- 
rior to all others. Medium early, three to 
five feet high. Sow same as Common Mil- 
let. Market price. 


Italian Rye Grass. (Lolium Italicum.) 
Esteemed in England. It is valuable for 
mixing in with other grasses for permanent 


pastures. It takes 40 to 50 pounds to sow 
one acre. Lb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.25; 100lbs., 
$7.00. 


We are in the market at all times for Clover, Timothy, Millet, 
Hungarian and other Grass and Field Seeds; also Pop 
In offering to us any of the foregoing Seeds, mail large samples of 


what you have to offer, with your address plainly written on each sample, and state 
quantity you can furnish, and on receipt of samples, and if in need of what you offer, 


we will name price. 


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Hungarian Grass. (Panicum Ger- 
manicum.) A valuable foliage plant. Sow 
broadcast at the rate of 20 to 30 pounds to 
the acre, and cultivate the same as Millet. 
Market price. 


English Perennial Rye Grass. 
- (Lolium Perenne.) A rapid-growing, early 
grass; much used for sowing with other 
grasses in meadows, pastures and mowing 
lands. Valuable for lawns. Sow 40 to 50 
pounds totheacre. Lb., 15c; 10lbs., $1.00; 
100 lbs., $7.00. 


Meadow Fescue, or English Blue 
Grass. (Festuca Pratensis.) This is ex- 
cellent for hay when sown with other 
grasses, such as Orchard Grass and Tim- 
othy, and is also considered one of the best 
grasses for permanent pasture on a great 
variety of soil. Sow 30 to 40 pounds to the 


acre. Lb., 15c; 10 1lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $8.00. 


CLOVER SEED. 


White Clover. 


Red Clover. 
Red Clover (Trifolium Pratense). This 
is by far the most important of all varieties 
for practical purposes. Sow in the spring 
or fall, and if no other grasses are used, at 
the rate of 8 to 10 pounds to the acre; more 
is required on old, stiff soils than on new 
and lighter ones. Lb., 15c; 


White Clover (Trifolium Repens). A 
small, creeping, perennial variety, valuable 
for pasturage and for lawns. It accommo- 
dates itself to a variety of soils, but prefers 
moist ground. Sow in spring, at the rate of 
-6 pounds per acre; or when used with other 
grasses, half that amount. Lb., 35c. 


Alsike, or Swedish Clover (Trifo- 
lium Hybridum). The most hardy of all 


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Clovers—perennial. On rich, moist soil it 
yields an enormous quantity of hay or 
pasturage, but its greatest value is for sow- 
ing with other clovers and grasses, as it 
forms a thick bottom and greatly increases 


; the yield of hay; cattle prefer it to any 


other forage. The heads are globular, fra- 
grant, and much liked by bees, which ob- 
tain a large amount of honey from them. 
Sow in spring or fall, at the rate of 8 
pounds per acre. Lb., 30c. 


Bokhara Clover, or Sweet Clover 
(Melilotus Alba). This is exceedingly valu- 
able as pasturage for bees. Occasionally 
found growing wild by the roadside in 
company with the more common Sweet 
Clover (Melilotus Officinalis) ; 6 to 8 pounds 
to the acre. Lb., 25c; 10 Ibs., $2.20. 


Honey, or Bee Clover (WMelilotu 
Ceruleus). As the name indicates, this 
Clover is very valuable to bee-keepers. It 
will take 8 to 10 pounds to sow an acre. 
Lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50. 


Crimson Trefoil, or Scarlet 
Italian Clover (Trifolium Incarnatum). 
An annual variety, in common use in the 
South for feeding green and for hay, and 
also found very profitable on the sandy 
soils of New Jersey and Delaware. The 
yield in fodder is immense, and after eut- 
ting it at once commences to grow again, 
continuing until cold, freezing weather. It 
grows about one foot high; the roots are 
nearly black; leaves long, blossoms long, 
pointed and of a very deep red, or carmine 
color. Makes good hay. It is sown in 
August or September in the South, but 
should not be planted in the North until 
spring. Sow 12to 15 pounds to the acre. 
Lb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $7.00. 


Alfalfa, or Lucerne Clover (Medi- 
cago Sativa). Do not sow this Clover on 
land having a stiff clay or hard-pan sub- 
soil, as the roots naturally penetrate to a 
great depth, and must do so if the plants 
live any time. Sow in rich, moist loam or 
sandy soil, having a deep sub-soil. Prepare 
the land thoroughly and sow seed at the 
rate of 20 to 25 pounds per acre, with a 
broadcaster or grass seeder. Cover with « 
brush or light harrow. The young plants 
are quite tender, and the land must be free 
from weeds until they become established. 
Lb., 20c; 10 Ibs., $1.50; 100 Ibs, $15.00. 


MEXTORE OF GRASS SEED FOR 
PERMANENT PASTURE. 


Most of our western farmers have not yet learned that a pasture or meadow of mixed 
grasses is far superior to Clover and Timothy alone, but such is the case. Our mixture 
for permanent pasture consists of Orchard Grass, Red Top, Blue Grass, and a number of 
the very best imported perennial grasses and Clover seeds. This we can recommend to 
all. It must, however, be borne in mind that a pasture sod can not be obtained in one 


year 


Sow about 50 pounds to an acre. Ten lbs., $1.75; 100 Ibs., $11.00. 


We also prepare cheaper mixtures, if wanted 


-extraeach. Freight charges always to be paid by the purchaser. 


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Schisler-Corneli Seed Co.’s Lawn Grass Seed. 


This is a choice and carefully selected mixture of fancy grasses, selected especially to 
make a beautiful and perfect lawn, and, being composed of a great variety of fine natural 
grasses, is calculated to constantly present throughout the entire season a beautiful and 
velvet-like carpet of emerald green. This effect can only be produced by using certain 
grasses, and in due proportions. Our S. anp C. Lawn Mixture will give perfect satisfac- 
tion, and it will not only produce a fine sod and effect under the most favorable situations, 
but also in shady spots and under trees will give astonishing satisfaction. It may be 
planted early in spring and fall, and should be sown at the rate of 50 or 60 pounds to the 
acre. If sown in the spring, sow as early as possible, making the surface very fine and 
smooth, then raking it over, sow the seed. Cover by rolling with alight roller. If sown 
in the fall, sow before the autumn rains have ceased. One pound of this mixture is suffi- 
cient to sow a space of fifteen feet square. Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $14.00. 

Lawn Fertilizer. This is a convenient lawn dressing, to be applied in spring or 
fall, at the rate of 500 to 600 pounds to the acre, or 10 pounds to 300 square feet. It will 
produce a luxuriant growth of grass. Ten lbs., 40c; 25 Ibs., 75c; 100 lbs., $2.25. 


FARM AND FIELD SEEDS. 


Cash with order. Prices subject to fluctuation. Two-bushel bags, 15 cents 


Ii by mail, 10 cents per 


TERMS: 


pound must be added for postage. 


Buckwheat. 


Buckwheat should be sown about the 


middle of June, broadcast, at the rate of 


from two to three pecks per acre. The 
average yield is from twenty-five to thirty 
bushels per acre. _ It should be threshed as 
soon as dry, on the ground or barn floor. 
If allowed to stand in mass it quickly 
gathers moisture. 

Common. The old, well-known sort. 


Market price. 


Silver Hull. This variety continues 
in bloom longer than the Common Buck- 
wheat, and is therefore better for bees. 
The flower is whiter and husks thinner. 
Peck, 50c; bu., $1.50. 


Japanese. The yield of this new vari- 
ety is largely in excess of the old one. The 
straw is heavier and more branching; ker- 


_ nels twice the size of the old kinds, ripen- 
ing a week earlier, while the flour made 


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e 


from it is fully equal to that of any other 
variety. Peck, 50c: bu., $1.50. 


2 


| of water. 


Broom Corn. 


Culture. It requires similar soil and 
culture as corn, but should be planted later; 
have the ground in prime condition. Itis 
frequently planted in drills three and a 
half feet apart, leaving the plants six 
inches apart. 


* Improved Evergreen. Grows about 
eight to ten feet high, stands up well, and 
is entirely free from crooked brush. The 
fibre is longand fine. It will not get red 


in the field before it is cut, but is strictly a 


green variety of brush. Peck, 50c; bu. (48 
Ibs.) $1.50. 


Wild Rice. 


An annual, which sows itself in the fall, 
about the middle of September, and lies 
dormant all winter; in spring commences 
to sprout, as the water gets warm, reaching 
the surface during the first half of June. 
It grows vay rapidly, in one to eight fee 

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Cane, or Sorghum. 

The Sorghum syrup and sugar industry, 
we believe, is destined to a high rank in 
agriculture, from the sugar-cane belt of the 
South to the southern limit of the spring 
wheat region of the North. Plant in warm 
corn soil, rather poor than rich, or at least 
manure with mineral fertilizers, as ashes, 
bone meal, potassic manures, etc., in drills 
314 feet apart, to let the sunlight reach the 
stalks and lower leaves to perfect the devel- 
opment of sugar. 

‘To plant cane seed for sugar, sow four or 
five pounds of seed to the acre; if for fodder, 
thirty pounds to the acre. 


Early Amber Cane. This popular 
and well-known variety is the earliest, and 
makes the finest quality of amber syrup 
and good sugar. Succeeds well from Texas 
to Minnesota. Lb., 10c; peck, 50c; bu., 
(50 Ibs.), $1.50. 


Early Orange Cane. A well-known 
variety, well adapted for the South; it is 
from eight to ten days later than the Early 
Amber. Peck, 50c; bu., $1.50. 


Red or White Kaffir Corn. A va- 
riety of Sorghum, cultivated for both forage 
and grain, growing from 4} to 6 feet high; 
is stocky and erect, and has wide foliage. 
Kaffir Corn has the quality, common to all 
Sorghums, of resisting drought, and in this 
fact is to be found its peculiar value to 
southern sections. Sow in rows three feet 
apart, 5 to6 pounds to the.acre.. Lb., 10c; 
10 Ibs., 60c. 


Cow, or Southern Peas. 


Plant in thoroughly pulverized soil. If 
wanted to plow under for manure, sow with 
a grain drill, in drills afootapart. Is grown 
for fodder or for seed; plant 344 feet apart 
and cultivate thoroughly. The seed must 
not be sown until the soil has become thor- 
oughly warm. Weight per bu., 60 lbs. 


Blackeye. Seed large, round obiong; 
creamy white, with large black eye. 


Black. Seed all black; called also ‘‘The 
Poor Man’s Pea,’’ on account of its wonder- 
ful prolificacy. 


Clay Colored. Large seed, of a blue 
clay color. 


Whip-poor-will. Theseeds are large, 
speckled, brown in color, 


Above items, market price. 
Field Peas. 


These are sown for marketing dry, for 
split peas or for fodder for stock, at the 
rate of 244 bushels to the acre, either broad- 
cast or in drills. ; 


White Canada Field. Peck, 50c; 


Spring Vetches, or Tares. (Vicia 
sativa.) A species of the pea, grown exten- 
sively in England, and to a considerable 
extent in Canada, for stock, but not much 
used in the United States. Culture same 
as field peas. Sow two bushels per acre. 
Lb., 25c; bu. of 60 lbs., $5.00. 


Sand, Winter or Hairy Vetches. 
(Vicia villosa.) A very hardy forage plant, 
growing well on soils so poor and sandy 
that they will produce but little clover. 
The plants, when mature, are about forty 
inches high, and if cut for forage as soon 
as full grown and before setting seed, they 
will start up again and furnish even a larger 
crop than thefirst. The round, black seed 
should be sown at the rate of 14 bushels to 
the acre. Lb., 25c; bu. of 60 lbs., $5.00. 


Dwari Essex Rape. 


The true Dwarf Essex “Rape is valuable 
as a fattening food for pasturing sheep in 
autumn. It is particularly adapted as a 
‘catch crop,” for it grows best late in the 
season. In the Northern States it can be 
sown at any time from May until the end 
of August, but in the Southern States it 
should not be sown until September or 
October for winter pasture. Its fattening 
properties are said to be twice as good as 
clover. Sow ten to twelve pounds per acre 
broadcast, or fourto five pounds per acre in 
drills fifteen inches apart. Lb., 15¢e; 10 
lbs., $1.00. 


Sunflower Seed. 


Mammoth Russian. Single heads ~ 
measure twelve to twenty-two inches in 
diameter, and contains an immense quan- 
tity of seed, an excellent and cheap food 
for fowls. They eat it greedily, fatten well 
on it, better than on almost any other food. — 
It can be raised cheaper than corn. Every 
farmer should plant some of the seed in 
any waste piece of ground. The stalks and 
seed-heads, when dry, make a good hot 
fire. Sow four or five pounds to the acre. 
Lb., 15ce; 10 Ibs., $1.00. 


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Seed Oats. 


The Lineoln Oats. Very early and 
best for Oat Meal and grinding. Very pro- 
ductive. Peck, 30c; bu., 75c; 10 bu., $6.00. 


Russian White Oats. One of the 
best. A strong grower and good cropper; 
highly recommended as showy and profit- 
able. Peck, 30c; bu., 75c; 10 bu., $6.00. 


Welcome Oats. A White Oat, intro- 
duced several years age. Early, heavy and 
productive; strong straw, growing five or 
six feet high, and making large stools; said 
to have yielded as much as 97 bushels to 
the acre. Peck, 30c; bu., 75c; 10 bu., $6.00. 


Winter Turf Oats. This is a winter 
variety and should be sown early in fall. 


~It has been tried in nearly all the sections 


of this country and has given very satisfac- 
tory results. They are said to be as hardy 
as Winter Wheat and to largely outyield 
Spring Oats. New crop ready in August. 
Prices upon application. 


Texas Rust-Proof. At market prices. 


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Seed Pop Corn. 


White Pearl. Smooth-grained ears, 
4 to 5 inches long by % to 14 inches in 
diameter ; good for either family or market 
use. 


White Rice. A very fine white vari- 
ety, ears 4 to 5 inches in length and 14 
inches in diameter. Kernel pointed. 
Especially salable among retail grocers. 

Queen’s Golden. One of the largest 
yellow and most prolific varieties known; 
its qualities and handsome appearance 
when popped are very noticeable; it pops 
perfectly white and a single kernel will 
expand to a diameter of nearly one inch; 
the stalks grow six feet high, and the large 
ears are produced in abundance. 


Prices for any kind of the above named 
Pop Corn: Lb., 15¢e; 10 Ibs., $1.00. If by 
mail, add 10c per lb. to prepay postage. 


Winter Seed Wheat. 


Our Price List of the best varieties of 


selected Winter Wheat and other Seed 


Seed Spring Wheat, | 5.5005 unon | Grain for fall sowing, with full description, 

Seed Barley, a =, apn will be issued about the end of August and 

Seed Rye, PP ; | mailed free to all applicants. 
FERTILIZER. 


As there is now very strong competition in Fertilizers, we prefer to make a special 


price to parties wanting in ton or carload lots. 


Land Plaster, or Gypsum. It isan 
excellent addition to land requiring lime 
and sulphates, particularly for such crops 
as turnips, potatoes, grasses and clovers. 
Its fertilizing action is not so much due to 
its value as a plant food as to the absorbing 
and fixing ammonia and rendering soluble 
the inert plant foods of the soil, so that the 
growing crops can take them up. 

Quantity Required. Broadcasted and 
harrowed in, 44 to 1 ton per acre. 

Price. Bbl. (about 275 lbs.), $1.60; 5 
bbls., $7.50. 


Bone Fertilizers. These are the true 


? phosphatic manures, containing forty to 


fifty per cent. of lime and nitrogen, equal 
to about four per cent. of ammonia. They 
decompose slowly in the soil, and, there- 
fore, form excellent permanent improve- 
ment, being less likely than almost any 
other kind of manure to waste in rainy 
seasons, particularly on sandy soils. Ex- 


cellent for top dressing lawns and grass 


lands, for garden and field crops. 


Quantity Required. For permanent 
pasture and mowing lands, 44 to 1 ton per 
acre. For trees and vines, 2 to 4 quarts each. 
For top dressing, 1,000 to 1,500 lbs. per acre. 
For field and garden crops, %% to 1 ton broad- 
casted and harrowed in. 


Freight charges to be paid by the purchaser. 


Bone Meal, Flour or Dust. This 
is ground very fine, decomposes rapidly in 
the soil, quickly beneficial. 

: Price: 10 lbs., 35c; 25 lbs., 75¢c; 100 lbs., 
2.50. 


Ground Bone. This is moderately 
fine and particularly adapted for general 
fertilizing purposes; finer particles are im- 
mediately beneficial, the coarse keeping up 
the supply of plant food for a long period. 
: Price: 10 lbs., 35c; 25 lbs., 75c; 100 lbs., 

2.00. 


Pure Crushed, or Coarse Bone. 
This is largely used for pasture lands, being 
rather slow but permanent in action, and it 
is also indispensable in the preparation of 
grape vine borders, for fruit trees, small 
fruits, etc., where a lasting fertilizer is 
required. Also for poultry. 

Price: 10 lbs., 35c; 25 lbs., 75c; 100 lbs., 
$2.00. 


Walker’s Flower and Plant Food. 
This is a most useful fertilizer for all kinds 
of plants raised in pots. It produces a rapid 
and vigorous growth and an abundance of 
flowers. Odorless, and takes the place of 
liquid manure. Drives insects out of the 
soil. Small packages, containing food for 
twenty plants for three months, 15c; 3 for 
40c; if by mail, add 5 cents per package. 
Large packages, containing sufficient plant 
food for one year, 25c; 3 for 65c; if by mail. 
add 15 cents per package. Each package 
contains full directions. 


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Express or freight charges always to be paid by the purchaser. 
Special price on large lots; write for it. 


Terms: Cash with order. 


Pride of the North— 
Wellow. 


A very early Dent variety ripening with 
the Flint sort, and can be successfully 
grown farther north than any other variety 
of Dent corn. Stalks small with broad 
leaves. Ears short, twelve to sixteen- 
rowed, well filled. Grain long, yellow, 
making an extra quality of meal. Peck, 
30c; bu., $1.00. 


Towa Silver Mine— White. 


The stalks grow to a height of 7 to 8 feet, 
and set the ears about 34 to 4 feet from the 
ground. Ears measure from 10 to 12 in- 
ches in length, and often weigh 14 pounds. 
They are very uniform in size and shape, 
with 16 to 20 straight rows of deep, pure 
white kernels on a small white cob. Itis 
the heaviest yielder we know. Peck, 35c; 
bu., $1.00. 


Golden Beauty— Yellow 


This variety has ears of perfect shape, 
with from 10 to 14 straight rows of brightest 
golden yellow grains of remarkable size, 
and filled out completely to the extreme 
end of the cob. The cobs are unusually 
small. Peck, 35c; bu., $1.00. 


Piasa Queen— Yellow. 


This variety is about two weeks earlier 
than the Piasa King. Ear very large, from 
10 to 16 inches in length, having from 14 to 
28 rows. Color deep yellow; grain broad 
and long and deeply dented; stalk stout 
and vigorous and very leafy; does well 
upon black prairie or strong bottom land. 
Peck, 35c; bu., $1.00. 


Champion Early White 
Pearl. 


An extra early, pure white variety of the 
Dent family; very productive and exceed- 
ingly heavy, maturing in 85 to 90 days 
from the time of planting. The grain is 
extra deep and wide, two of which will 


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Early Eclipse — Yellow. 


This variety has been bred up from a 
cross between the Leaming, Riley’s Favorite 
and the Jllinois Premium Dent. It is a 
very vigorous grower and immensely pro- 
ductive. Will mature in 90 days. Ear 
about 9 inches long; rows from 16 to 25 in 
number. Grain very long and deeply 
dented; color deep orange yellow. Cob 
very small and red; quality very sweet and 
nutritious. Peck, 35c; bu., $1.00. 


Khe Leaming— Wellow. 


A yellow Dent variety; very small red 
cob, with a deep, long grain, of a rich 
golden color; matures a crop in ninety days, 
and will, if planted by the 1st of June, 
under ordinary culture, grow, ripen and be 
fit to husk and crib by September Ist. 
Peck, 35c; bu., $1.00. 


Dungan’s White 
Prolific. 


Dungan’s White Prolific Corn matures in 
about 105 to 110 days; is one of the largest 
white corns grown; has a very deep grain, 
small cob, and every cob pure white. One 
of the greatest points in this corn is its 
yielding capacity, outyielding any other 
known variety to us, fully half of the stalks 
producing two to three large, well-developed 
ears. Dungan’s corn makes a large foliage 
and will stand the drought to a much 
greater degree than any other variety. 
Peck, 35c; bu., $1.00. 


St. Charles—W hite. 
An old, well-known yariety. Peck, 35c; 
bu., $1.00. 


Sweet Corn for Fodder. 


There is nothing better for green feed, or 
for curing for winter, than sweet corn. 
Cattle highly relish it, and when fed on it, 
keeps them in fine condition and give an 


more than span the cob, which is very , abundance of milk. Sow in drills or broad~ 


small. Peck, 35c; bu., $1.00. 


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cast Peck, 75c; bu., $2.50. 


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SEED POTATOES. Prices on Application. 


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The Seed Potatoes we have for sale are all Northern grown—they are well selected, 
sound stock, and, we are sure; will give satisfaction. 


Early Ohio. This justly belongs ai | 


the head of the list of extra early pota- 
toes, because no other variety will MaTURE 
as early. Some very good early sorts will 
give eatable potatoes about as early, but 
their tops will be green for days after Early 
Ohio have died. Itis two weeks ahead of 
the Early Rose, and is a special favorite 
with marketmen, and the most profitable 
potato that can possibly grow. The sprout 
is very strong and the vine grows erect, 
making it easy to cultivate, and on account 
of its early maturity you can get the high 
prices and have the land for other crops. 
It does well on any soil suitable for pota- 
toes. 

Rural New Yorker. This new potato 
originated on the experimental grounds of 
The Rural New Yorker, and, although only 
introduced in 1889, has already created quite 
a furore among potato growers. It is of very 
distinct. and handsome appearance; the 
tubers are of large size, with remarkable 
smoothness of skin; the eyes are few, dis- 
tinct and shaliow. It is of extreme white- 
ness, both of skin and flesh, and excellent 
table gualities. 


New York Early Rose. The Early 


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is too well known to need any description. 


Early Beauty of Hebron. } 
rapid-growing variety,earlier than the Early 
Rose, and excelling from 20 to 25 per cent. 
in yield. Too well known to need descrip- 
tion. 

Mammoth Pearl. Handsome in ap- 
pearance, free from rot and never hollow; 
skin and flesh very white; oblongto round 
in shape, tabers large. 


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Snowfiake. The tubers are of good, 
medium and uniform size; elongated oval, 
compressed exceedingly symmetrical and 
remarkably uniform. In quality, we do 
not hesitate to say that nothing can sur- 
pass this variety; its mealiness, its pure, 
delicate flavor, and theevenness with which 
it cooks through, have never been eclipsed 
by any potato. 

Burbank’s Seedling. This old stand- 
ard is quoted high in the market. Well 
known. 

Bliss Triumph. This variety quite 
popular in the South. Tubers are of medium 
size; color beautiful red ; one of the best for 
early market. 

Peerless. 
variety. 

White Star. Tubers are oblong, large 
and handsome; in yield it has proved 
remarkably prolific; flesh pure and white, 
very mealy, medium in season. It is a good 
variety for a general crop. i 


Seed 


Sweet Potatcoes. 


We will have a full supply 
of the following named va- 
rieties in planting season: 

Early Red Bermuda. 

Yellow Nansemond. 

Red Nansemond. 

Southern Queen, White. 


Sweet Potatoes and Sweet Potato Plants. 

On account of the early publication of 
our Catalogue we can not make the prices. 
Prices of Seed Sweet Potatoes will be given 
on application, about first week in March, 
and of Sweet Potato Plants about middle of 
April, 


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“PLANET JR.”” FARM AND GARDEN TOOLS. 


Crees will not permit our showing and describing all of the ‘‘Planet Jr.”’ Tools, but 
, we will send a fully illustrated catalogue free for the asking to any who desire it. 
Great improvements have been made for 1906. 


No. 3 HILL AND DRILL SEEDER. 


Price, $10.00. 


THIS SEEDER is the latest and most perfect development of the 

hand seed drill. It sows evenly in drills, and also drops in hills at 
4, 6, &, 12 or 24 inches apart. It is thrown out of gear instantly by 
moving a convenient lever, or the flow of seed is stopped by pushing 
down the feed rod. No time is lost; no seed is wasted. It is quickly 
set to sow different kinds of seed in the exact thickness desired. It 
covers and rolls down light or heavy, and } y 
marks the next row clearly. 15-inch drive 
wheel; hopper holds 2% quarts. It runs 
light, and sows equally well with a full hop- 
per or a tablespoonful of seed. i 

The accurate hill-dropping drill, which % ae aX ~~ 
gives a regular standof plants with the least ' a S sah lp ee 
seed, saves its cost over and over in seed > ‘OI mS 
alone. We guarantee this drill to be more : 
accurate than any other made, and to give \ é 
satisfaction in every res; ect. ——— 


“Planet Jr.’’ No. 4 Combined Hill and Drill Seeder, 
Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plow. 


Price, Complete, $10.00; as a Drill only, $8.00. 


THs admirable tool combines in a 

single convenient implement a cap- 

ital hill-dropping seeder, a perfect drill 

seeder, a single wheel hoe, a cultivator, a 

rake and a plow. It holds three pints, 

and as a seeder is like the No. 3, sowing 

A es . in continuous rows, or dropping in hills 

—_ Smee at any distance. It is thrown out of gear 

Ria pier by simply raising the handles. The index 

pg is accurate, simple and easily set. The 

2 Y oy drill is detache i and the tool frame sub- 

lS { stituted by removing but one bolt. It 

; — | aS ~_. then becomes a single wheel hoe, garden 

— plow, cultivator or rake. It is userul 

“Sea a, ae almost every day of the season, at every 

stage of garden work. With this one implement the small farmer can do practically all the work in his 
small crops. ; 


“Planet Jr.’’ No. 25 Combined Hill and Drill 


Seeder and Double Wheel Hoe. 
Price, $13.00. 


THs new combined machine is intended for a class of gardeners 

who have large enough acreage in crops foradouble wheel hoe, 
to be used to good advantage, and yet prefer not to buy a separate 
wheel hoe. It is large enough for field use, for it holds 2% quarts (or 
about five pounds of onion seed), and has 11-inch wheels, which are 
just the right size. 


As a drill it is almost identical with the 
“Planet Jr.” No. 4 drill; will sow in drills 
or hills, 4, 6,8,12 or 24 inches apart, and 
has the same automatic device for throw- 
ing out of gear, and the new combined 
cut-off and seed index with thumb screw 
adjustment. It is thoroughly substantial 
and accurate in sowing all kinds of gar- 
den seeds in either hills or drills. 

As a wheel hoe it is identical with the 
‘Planet Jr.’’ No. 12 double wheel hoe, 
the yery best. machine on the market. 
The change from drill to wheel hoe 
takes but a moment, and the entire com- 
bination is one we can heartily recom- 
mend and guarantee satisfactory. 


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“Planet Jr.”’ No. 1. - 
Combined Drill Seeder and&, 


Wheel Hoe Cultivator Ns 
and Plow. 8 


Price, s = $9.00. 3 


THs has long been the most popular com- 

bined tool made. It will not drop in hills, 
but as a drill seeder it cannot be excelled. 
From a drill itis changed toits other uses by 
removing two bolts, when hoes, etc., can be 
quickly attached. It is an excellent seed 
sower, a first-class double or single wheel 
hoe, an excellent furrower, an, admirable 
wheel cultivator, and a rapid and efficient 
garden plow. It is a practical every day time 
and labor saver, and a grand remedy for 
backache. 

A pair of 6-tooth rakes supplied when 
specially ordered. Price, 50c. 


No. 12 Double Wheel Hoe 


Cultivator and Plow. 


Price, $6.50. 


THIS perfected wheel hoe is invaluable for 
use in allsmall crops. It has1l-inch wheels, 
which can be set at four different distances 
apart; the frame is malleable, and can be 
set three different heights. The handles are 
adjustable at any height. The arch is of stiff 
steel, unusually high; the quick change frame 
permits the tools to be changed without re- 
moying the nuts. All the blades are of tem- 
pered and polished steel. 


. Price, $4.25. 


This tol is the No. 11, with 6-inch hoes only, these being the tools that are most generally useful. Any 
or all of the other tools shown with No. 11 may be added at any time, and are sure to fit. 


‘**Planet Jr.’’ No. 16 Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, RaKe and Plow. 
Price, $5.35. 


THs latest and best single wheel hoe has 
a very fullset of tools, several of them 
being of new design, such as have been found 
to work in the very best manner. It has 11- 
inch wheel, with broad face; is very light, 
strong and easy running. It has adjustable 
handles ana quick-change frame. The tools 
are a well shaped plow for marking out, 
plowing, covering and late cultivation; a pair 
of 6-inch shield hoes and three all-stee[ 

_patent cultivator teeth; also a set of two 
rakes, just the thing for preparing ground 
for the seed drill. A practical leaf guard 
: = holds up the plants, while thorough work is 

being done underneath; the frame changes in height, and the wheel may be attached to the other side of the 

frame, when both sides of the row may be hoed at one passage. 


No. 17 Single Wheel Hoe, 
Cultivator and Plow. 


Price, $4.50. 


TRS tool is identical with No. 16, but has 

only a pair of 6-inch hoes, a plow, and a 
set of cultivator teeth—an outfit sufficient for 
most garden work. The other attachments 
can be added at any time. ; 


No. 18 Single Wheel Hoe. Price, $3.25. 


This tool has the same frame and handles as No. 15, but has one pair of 6-inch hoes only, the tools that 
are most constantly useful throughout the season. All the other tools can be added as needed. 


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“Planet Jr.’; No. 8 


Horse Hoe. 
Price, $8.50. 


PROBABLY no other cultivating machine is so 

widely known as the ‘‘Planet Jr.”? Combined 
Horse Hoe and Cultivator, for it is in use 
throughout the civilized world. It is so strongly 
built as to withstand incredible strain, yet it is 
light and easy to handle. 


The Frame is longer than usual and about 
one and a half inches higher, making a tool that 
will not clog easily. 


The Stiff Steel Standards are hollow 
with round throats; they polish quickly and free 
themselves readily from obstructions, and they 
clasp the frame and strengthen it. 


The Depth is under perfect control by 
means of a new lever wheel and the new patented 
depth regulator, which are moved instantly 
in unison by a single lever, making exact work x 
steadying the machine and relieving the operator. 


The Expander is an entirely new pattern 
superior to all other forms; exceedingly strong a _ & 
simple, accurate and positive in all positions. —_, 

The Handle and Braces are also new, and the most effective and stiffest combination 
known, at once making the tool rigid, yet allowing every adjustment of handles in height and side- 
wise. 

The Reversible Side Hoes, patented, sre an important part of the implement. As shown in 
the cut, they act as ploughs or hillers, but when turned end for end the tool becomes a genuine horse hoe, 
working so shallow and so close, without injury to the roots, that an immense amount of hand labor is saved. 

Every part is perfect to make the tool acceptable to the intelligent farmer, who knows the best is 
always the cheapest. Price, $8.50. Without depth Regulator (order as No. 7), $7.50. 


THIS tool has rapidly grown in fayor 

with farmers, market gardeners and 
strawberry growers. It has a high frame 
and the chisel-shaped teeth cutan inch 
wide each. 


“Planet Jr.’’ 
Harrow and Cultivator. 


Pr‘ce, plain, = $5.70 The Foot Lever Pulverizer isa 
with Wheel, £6.90 capital addition for preparing ground for 
complete, 8.50 the seed drill or for plant setting. Hand 


levers regulate both width and depth 
while in motion; it contracts to 12 
inches, and may further be reduced in 
width by taking off the outside teeth; it 
expands to 82inches. It cultivates deep 
without throwing earth upon the plants, 
and the smooth round throated teeth turn 
strawberry runners without injuring 
ee them. Strawberry Runner Cutter Attach- 
ment, consisting of a 10-inch flat steeldisk, mounted on an outrigger, extra. 


Olmstead’s Reliable Mole Trap. 


In this we have a useful trap. It is so simple in con- 
struction and so safe to handle that a child may set it with 
the same facility as a grown person. It combines all the 
good points of traps of similar make, and on account of low 


price has become very popular. 


Express to be paid by purchaser. 


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Hazeltine’s Hand Weeder and Scraper. Sos 


One-sixth of full size. 
A practical Weeder for all purposes. Price, 20c; by mail, 25c. 


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LIGHTNING INSECT EXTERMINATOR, No. 0. 


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: (Patented.) 

Our No. O Sprayer is made of heavy tin, handsomely polished. It is light and 
handy, and is adapted for household use, such as spraying plants, killing cockroaches, 
sink bugs, lice, bed bugs and all vermin. It is a good sprayer for all disinfecting pur- 
poses. It throws a very fine mist like spray, which adheres to the plant. 


Price, 50 Cents. 


Double Tube Lightning Insect Exterminator, No. 1. 


This sprayer is made of heavy tin, and has the same size air chamber as our other 
sprayers; it is also provided with our patent spring expander, which keeps the leather 
open and prevents it from drying up. It is also made with our patent beveled air 
chamber. which is very necessary in many Cases. 


Price, 75 Cents. 


THE PREMIER BROADCAST SEED SOWER. 


The Strongest, Neatest and Most Compact Hand Seed Sower Made. 
Price, $1.25. 


THE “LIGHTNING” WHITE 
WASH SPRAYER and 
Force Pump, No. 28. 


Will Fit any Pail or BucKet. 


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This is the only Spray Pump that will properly spray 
White Wash without clogging. 


Price, $2.50 


SCHISLER-CORNELI SEED COMPANY. 


The Utica Blizzard 
High Pressure 
Sprayer. 


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The handiest and easiest working sprayer 
made for spraying fruit trees, tobacco, po- 
tatoes, poultry houses, whitewash, etc. It 
sells at sight as evidenced by our experi- 
ence last season. Holds one gallon of mix- 
ture, and after pumping in a few strokes of 

air works continuously. Will throw a 
broad, spread mist-like spray. Also direct 
from the stop cock a coarse Bordeaux spray, 
ten to twelve feet high, and a straight 
stream much higher. Is equipped with our 
Utica stop cock and nozzle. 

PATENTED. Price, $2.00 each. 


A practical machine for Spraying Pota- 
toes, Small Fruit, Ete. 


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THE STANDARD 
SPRAY PUMP 


Showing the Standard Pump at- 
tached to barrel with 30 feet of 
hose, enabling the operator to 
walk around without moving the 
barrel, covering the entire tree 
FROM THE GROUND without 
the use of elevated platforms, etc. 
An ideal orchard sprayer at small 
cost. 


Standard Pump, complete with 
two nozzles and three feet of 
hose, $4.50. 


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THE FAULTLESS INSECT EXTERMINATOR. 


CauTIon.—Always see the leather plunger is kept well oiled. Occasionally this 
should be taken out and cleaned, as this forms the air suction, and does all the work. 
Always clean and dry the reservoir before putting away. 


The Galvanized Sprayer, 75c, each; the Brass Sprayer, $1.00 each. 


813-815 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 63 


POULTRY SUPPLIES. 


DR. HESS’ POULTRY PAN-A-CE:-A. 
It Cures Diseases and Makes Hens Lay. 


Positively Guaranteed to Cure Gapes, Cholera, Roup, 
and Make Hens Lay. 


- What isa Pan-a=-ce=a? Webster defines it asa ‘“‘universal remedy for diseases.”’ 
We guarantee our Poultry Pan-a-ce-a to cure Gapes, Cholera and Roup, after they are 
established in the flock. It is anegg producer, by its invigorating effect upon the organs, 
thereby enabling them to appropriate food and aiding in the production of eggs. 
ey EEE EIRCOM Mer Be ek elt sitet 8 ee eee Fee ee es 25¢. 
eet ICR ARE Be We pe) ek tet wea ede s wee. 60c. 


Dr. Hess’ StocK Food. The best in the market. 7-lb. package, 50c.; 12-lb. 
sack, 75¢.; 20-lb. sack, $1.45. 


Dr. Hess’ Instant Louse-Killer. Pound can, 25c.; 3-pound can, 60c. 
Chicken Stoneware Drinking Fountains. Half gallon, 25c.; 1 gallon, 
doc. each. 


Paris Green, London Purple, Hellebore, Sulphur, Lime, Dry Bordeaux 
Mixture, Dry Bordeaux and Paris Green Compound, 
Tobacco Dust, Slug Shot, Spanish Pink, Etc. 


Will aoe Wall 
Green Two 4 do as 
Rows of much work 
Potatoes in a day 
at once, asa 
as fast asa horse power 
man walks. sprayer. 


The length of the 
Champion is such 
that the poison 

is Kept ata safe 
distance from the 
operator. 


Price, $8.00. 


Adjustable to any 
width of row, wide 
or narrow planting 


In general use over 
ten years. Many 
thousands sold. 


64 SCHISLER-CORNELI SEED GO. 


POULTRY SUPPLIES: 


Rust’s Egg Producer greatly increases egg pro- 
duction and makes poultry keeping, in proportion to the 
outlay, the most profitable of rural pursuits. It keeps 
hens from idleness, keeps fowls healthy, and shortens 
moulting. When Rust’s Egg Producer is fed to 
the entire flock, it increases the proportion of fertile 
eggs and makes the resulting chicks healthy. As idle 
hens are a dead expense, every farmer should keep them 
busy. It costs only the price of a few eggs to do this, - 
for Rust’s Egg Produeer can be fed all the year 
round for from 20 to 30 cents a year for each hen ac- 
cording to the size bought. It pays well to feed it right 
along. Trythis! Prices: 1-lb. box 25c., if by mail, 44c.; 
246-lb. box, 50c., if by mail 94¢.; 6-lb. box, $1.00; 10-lb. 
box, $1.50; 25-]b. box, $3.50. The last three sizes can be sent by express or rail and are 
the cheapest to use. 


AFTER USING 


Rust’s Havens’ Climax Condition Powder is very 
much more than a condition powder. It is the only known Rust’s Havens’ Climax 
cure for Fowl-zCholera and Gapes; it is just what every CONDITION PCWDER. 
‘owner of poultry needs to save his fowls and keep them Nees 
healthy. It is invaluable to raisers of Turkeys. ‘Letters from an? 
persons in every state in the Union say that by its use they 
have raised more chicks and saved more fowls than they ever 
found it possible before using it. And it has saved lots of 


Hogs, Horses and Cows. Prices: 13-0z. box, 25c., if by mail, 
40c.; 32-0z. box, 50c., if by mail, 85c.; 5-lb. box, (equal to 
six 25c. boxes), $1.00; 8-lb. box, $1.50; 20-lb. box, $3.50. 


RUST’S HAVENS’ ROUP PILLS. 


For Roup, Catarrh, Colds, Pigeon Diseases, Etc. 


THEY DO CURE. 
Box of p0 MPa a ae ues apm 17 SAR e setere eos Soe 8 $0. 
Box Of 250), Pils, eons vo. fase ki ple bree eee ee eee a as i, 


FINE GROUND DRIED BLOOD. 
This is one of the very best Poultry Feeds. 10 lbs., 50c.; 25 lbs., $1.00. 


CHAMBERLIN’S PERFECT CHICK FEED. 

This, without a doubt, is the very best feed for young chicks. 25 lbs., $1.00; 100 
Ibs., $2.50. 

Chamberlin’s Hen Food. Nothing better for chickens. 25 lbs., 75c.; 100 
lbs., $2.00. ' 

Steinmesch Chick Feed. 25 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $2.50. 

Steinmesch Hen Food. 25 lbs., 75c.; 100 lbs., $1.75. 

Mica Crystal Chicken Grit. This is a crushed granite, necessary for di- 
gestion. Coarse or fine, 10 lbs., 25c.; 25 lbs., 50c.; 100 lbs., $1.00. 

Crushed Oyster Shells. Of good value to all poultry; prepared from good, 
clean shells. 10 lbs., 25c., 25 lbs., 40c.; 50 lbs., 65c¢.; 100 lbs., $1.00; 1000 lbs., $6.00. 

Ground Beef Bone. Pure, strong and free from acids or chemicals. Especi- 
ally prepared for chickens; sometimes used for cattle. Coarse or fine. 10 1bs., 35¢.; 25 
lbs., 75c.; 100 lbs., $2.50. 


IT MAKES POULTRY RAISING 
| PROFITABLE, 


4 \ Mailed on receipt of price. 


ANS SLUG SHOT 


Is protisbl} the best insect-destroyer ever offered. It is 

“invaluable for the destruction of potato bugs, cut worms, 

chinch bugs, rose bugs and slugs, curculio and all lice, 

- worms and caterpillars upon melons, cucumber, grape and 

“squash vines, tobacco, cotton, cabbage and egg plants, 

‘+ currants, fruit and ornamental trees, and all shrubs and 

flowering plants. It is not poisonous and fruits and vege- 

tables on which it is applied will grow and look much finer 

than those on which it has not been used. It comes prepared 

. ‘for use, and is simply dusted lightly on, so that it reaches 

all parts of the plant. The quantity used per acre varies 

- from 10 to 40 lbs. , according to size and number of plants. 
Express or Freight Charges always to be paid by the purchaser. 


Price, 5 Ibs., 30c.; 10 Ibs., 50c.; 50 Ibs., $2.255 100 Ibs., $4.50. 
,Cartons containing 1 lb. Slug Shot, 30c., post paid. 


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Nikoteen is used either by fumigating or spraying. .Is composed of that 
element in tobacco which gives it its value as an insecticide and nothing else. {Is .recom- 
mended by the United States Department of Agriculture and by all horticultural author- 
ities as the best'remedy for most of the insects that attack plants and flowers. One part 
of Nikoteen to six hundred parts of water is a sufficiently strong spraying solution for all 
insects except scale on palms. For scale, the solution may be‘used one part Nikoteen to 
four hundred parts water. * Wika tag oe eas “he 
. eae, Price, per pint bottle, $1.50. 


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Tobacco Dust. This is the leaf -and refuse of tobacco” manufacture, 
ground to a fine powder and a specific for aphis, fleas, beetles, etc. Itfis also a good fer- 
tilizer and preventive for insects in the’ground-and about roots. 


Price, per lb., 10c.;-5 Ibs., 25e.; 100 lbs., $2.00. 


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| Whale Oil Soap makes an excellent wash for trees and plants where in- - 
sects and. eges affect; the. bark, and i smearing on — trunks of trees to prevent worms 
from crawling up.’ Sey . 
Price, 20c. per lb.; 2 Ibs. 35c. If by mail, add 16c. per lb. for postage. 


LEE’S LICE KILLER. 
A liquid preparation invaluable tothe: |;.- 7%... CREMOLINE. 


farmer, fancier and florist. A perfect remedy 


The Perfect Disinfectant, Deodorant and 
for insects on poultry, stock or house plants. : 


Germicide. 
Odor not offensive to fowl or attendant, but 
quick death to inseet life. + *'| 4-02. bottle, 25¢c.  1-gal. can, $-1.50 
1-qt. can, 35¢.; %-gal. can, 60c.; Pent 8-oz. bottle, 50c. 5-gal.can, 7.00 


can, $1.00; 5 gal. can, $4.00. y-gal. can, 85c. 10-gal.can, 13.50 


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PONDEROSA TOMATO. 


One of the largest and heaviest tomatoes grown. Color a glowing crimson. Skin i 
smooth. Shape quite regular, considering size. Will mature, under, favorable condi-' 
tions, in 100 days from seed. A fine table and market sort. 


Price, Packet, 10c. Ounce, 25c. Quarter-pound, 75c. 


White’s Excelsior Tomato. 


A first-class main crop purple tomato of large size. Vines strong, with rich, dark 
foliage. It is quite early, and bears fruit untilfrost. The fruit is large, heavy and ‘solid, 
coloring evenly about the stem, with no hard core and few seeds. Quality superior. A 
first-rate shipper. In all respects a fine fruit. 


Price, Packet, 5c. Ounce, 25c. Quarter-pound, 75c. . 
Pound, $2.50. 


IMPERIAL TOMATO. 


One of the earliest, smoothest and most productive sorts. The fruit is large, smooth 
and solid. It not only produces very early fruit, but it will hold out through the season 
until late in fall. It is also a splendid keeper. Color, dark red, with a purple tinge. a 


Price, Packet, 5c. Ounce, 25c. Quarter-pound, 75c. . 
Pound, $1.75. nee 


Giant Stringless-Pod VALENTINE BEANS. ] 


Without exception the finest strain of Valentine Bean ever introduced. After ex-~ 
haustive tests we find it far superior to the old and popular Early Round-Pod Red Valen- ~~ 
tine. It is at least ten days earlier, with its even more prolific crop of pods. The pods ~~ 
are one-third larger, averaging five to six inches inlength. They are perfectlystringless,  _ 
round, full, fleshy, and remain tender longer than any other variety we 
Know. Market gardeners and private planters will find great profit in this Bean on ac- a % 
count of its earliness and quality. ry 


Price, Packet, 5c. Quart, 25c. Peck, $2.00.