FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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J^P^SH-g 



BUCKWHEAT. 



Japanese. Anew vmicty of Buckwheat, wliich ]iossesses qualities that will 

 render it much sought alter. It is enormously prolific, yielding double the 

 weiglit of other sons. It makes an excellent flour, equal in quality to the 

 Silver Hull. Lb. 10 cts., postpaid 20 cts., bn. (48 lbs.) §1.25. 



Silver Hull. Ripens 10 days to 2 weeks earlier than the common variety, 

 a heavy yielder, and not easily affected by drought. The berry is of a light 

 silvery gray-color, and the flour is whiter and more nutritious ihan thai made 

 from the common sort. Lb. 10 cts., postpaid 20 cts., bu. (48 lbs.) $1.25. 



OATS. 



JWISCPi^^ANFOUS. 



Sunflower, Mammoth Russian. This may be grown 

 to great advantage by planting in waste pieces of ground, 

 from early spring to the latter part of July, as it is an ex- 

 cellent and cheap food for fowls. The mammoth sized 

 heads contain an iminense quantity of seed, which is of 

 great value to farmers and poultry breeders, and is greedily 

 eaten by fowls, being very healthy and fattening, and will 

 produce a lustrous plumage and strong and excellent con- 

 dition generally. As an egg-prothuhii^ food it is unsur- 

 passed. Its leaves make very good fodder, and its strong, 

 thick stalks are valuable for fuel. Three quarts of seed 

 will plant an acre. 

 Qt. 10 cts., postpaid 20 cts., peck 50 cts., bu. $1.75. 



W^ild Rice {Zhania Aqiiatua). The Zizania is valuable as 

 a forage plant on inundated lands and along the shores of 

 marshes. Cattle are fond of it when green and it makes a 

 good hay. As an attraction for wild fowl it is invaluable. 

 In fish ponds and lakes it purifies the water and affords 

 a refuge for the small fry from the large fish and also fur- 

 nishes them with food from the animalculse upon its stalks. 

 The seed should be sown in the fall in six inches to six feet 

 of water having a soft mud bottom and where there are but 

 fevv weeds. Per lb. 30 cts., by mail 40 cts. 



Kaffir Corn. One of the best things offered of late years 

 for a forage plant. The lieads contain small while seeds 

 which make an excellent flour. They are greedily eaten 

 by horses and cattle, and make excellent food for poultry 

 either fed in the grain or ground and cooked. 



20 cts. per lb., by mail 30 cts., 10 lbs. $1.50. 



New Rural Branching- Dhoura {MiUo Maizi). A val- 

 uable South American forage plant. It produces a large 

 quantity of foliage, as it branches from the joints, and will 

 thrive even when corn is suffering from drought. It can 

 be cut several times during the season, as it springs up 

 again freely from the roots. If left to ripen its seed it will 

 bear at the rate of 50 Iwshels per acre. Cultivate same as 

 corn. 20 cts. per lb., 30 cts. postpaid, J bu. $1.25, bu. $4.00. 



Flax. When grown for seed, sow 1 bushel per acre; if 

 fibre is wanted, sow at the rate of 2 to 3 bushels. The 

 soil should be well cultivated. Peck 60 cts., bu. $2.25. 



Osage Orange {Madura anrantiaca). Sprout the seed 

 before sowing, then sow in rows, and when one year old 

 transplant, 6 inches apart, alternating the plants in double 

 rows, cutting the plants down to the height of 6 inches. 

 Manure well, and plow deep before planting. 



Per lb. 40 cts., postpaid 50 cts., bu. of 33 lbs. $9.00. 



Osage Orange Plants. Stmng. 2 years old. 

 §1.00 per 100; §5.00 per 1000. 



Eucalyptus Globvilus, Australian Fever Gum 

 Tree. Extensively planted in the South and California, 

 for destroying malaria. Oz. 50 cts., i lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00. 



The American Beauty. This v.-iriety was tested at the experimental s(a 

 tion at Geneva, N. Y., the rejiort being as follows: American liiauly Oais 

 are long and taper-pointed ; average height 3 feet 3 inches, straw very ercLt 

 and stout, leaves often exceeding 16 inches in length ; average length of pan- 

 icle 9 inches; beriy large. This vancty is destined to become very popular, 

 and is one of the most prolific varieties known. This sort we c^n confidently 

 recommend as being a reliable new Oat. It is a heavy croj^pcr and does 

 not lodge. The straw is excelloit for fodder. Peck 50 cts., bu. $1.75. 

 Clydesdale. Well-cleaned s.nmples of these Oats will weigh 50 lbs. per 

 bushel, while an ordinarily cleaned lot will weigh 45 lbs. Aside from its 

 extraordinary weight, it ripens ten days earlier than any other. The straw- 

 is straight, stiff, of good height, crowned with long, beautiful branching, 

 well-filled heads, twenty to twenty-four inches long, and 

 free from any tendency to lodge. 



Peck 50 cts., bu. (32 lbs.) $1.50. 

 "Wide Awake. A remarkably productive variety, yielding 

 65 to 125 bushels per acre, according to the nature and 

 condition of the soil. The grain is heavy and plump, and 

 has a thin husk. Straw stiff and vigorous, showing no sign 

 of rust. This variety has been thoroughly tested, and 

 proved to be a superior sort, both in quantity and quality. 

 Peck 50 cts., bu. $1.25. 

 TVelcome. An excellent variety, very productive and heavy ; 

 straw stiff; grain plump. Averages 45 lbs. per measured 

 bushel, with good cultivation. One of the vtry best varie- 

 ties for ordinary soil. Peck 40 cts., bu. $1.00. 

 American Triumph. Straw strong and firm, bearing 

 large heads, well filled with plump, heavy grain ; destined 

 to be a leading variety. Peck 50 cts., bu. $1.25. 



SPRING l^HEAT. 



Saskatchewan Fife. This is known as the most desira- 

 ble variety of spring wheat in cultivation. It is unequalled 

 for productiveness, earliness and vigor, and singularly ex- 

 empt from smut and other diseases. Its yield will compare 

 favorably with winter wheats, and we have never known 

 of its having failed to give good satisfaction. 

 Peck 75 cts., bu. $2.50. 



FIEI.D PEAS, Etc. 



Southern Black-Eye Cow. Also known as Sand Peitj. 



a small white variety with black eye. Sow 2 bushels to 

 the acre. Qt. 15 cts., postpaid 30 cts., bu. $2.50. 

 Canada Field Peas. Valuable for Northern climates (or 

 cattle-feeding. Used as feed for pigeons, etc., and for 

 green soiling. Qt. 20 cts., bu. $1.75. 



Tares, or Spring "Vetches. A good forage plant, slsc 



used for plowing under ; sow 1 bushel to the acre. 

 Qt. 20 cts., postpaid 35 cts., bu. $3.50. 



BIRD SEEDS. 



If by mail, postage must be added at the rafe of% cts., per tb, of 

 15 cts. per qt. 



Canary. 15 cts. qt. ; $1.00 per peck ; $3.50 bti. 

 Hemp. 15 cts. qt. ; $1.00 per peck ; $3.50 bu. 

 Lettuce. 10 cts. oz. ; 50 cts. lb. 

 Maw. 30 cts. lb. 



Millet. 15 cts. qt. ; 60 cts. per peck ; $2.00 bu. 

 Rape. 30 cts. qt. ; $1.25 per peck ; $4.00 l>u. 

 Vetches for Pigeons. 10 cts. lb. ; $1.00 per peck ; $3.S« 

 bush. 



Farm Seeds are sent by express or freight at purchaser's expense except where noted. Add to the cost of the seed when remitting 30 



cts. for each 2 bushel seamless bag required. 



