FOR THE FARM. 



BUCKWHEAT. 
Japanese. A new variety of Buckwheat, which pos- | 
sesses qualities that will render it much sought after. 
It is enormously prolific, yielding double the weight 
of other sorts. It makes an excellent flour, equal in 
quality to the Silver Hall. 
Lb. 15 ets., postpaid 25 ets., bushel (48 lbs.) $1.75. 
Silver Hull. Ripens 10 days to 2 weeks earlier than the 
common variety, a heavy yielder, and not easily af- 
fected by drought. The berry is of a light silvery- 
gray color, and the flour is whiter and more nutritious 
than that made from the common sort. 
Lb. 15 ets., postpaid 25 ets., bu. (48 Ibs.) $1.50. 
WINTER WHEAT. 
Fultz. The leading Red Winter Wheat in this section. 
Berry full, hard, and considered by Millers No. 1. 
Heavy cropper. Straw stiff, and does not lodge easily. 
Peck 40 ets., bu. (60 lbs.) $1.50. 
Fulcaster. A red berried, high grade wheat. 
large, hard and of good milling quality. 
straw stiff. Peck 40 cts., bu. $1.50. 
Martin’s Amber. Headslongand heavy; berry plump, 
amber-eolored and excellent for milling. It yields 
heayily, and is in every way a desirable sort. 
Peck 50 ets., bu. $1.75. 
Hybrid Mediterranean. An amber-colored berry, 
largely grown in some sections. 
Peck 40 cts., bu. $1.50. 
RYE. 
White. The best variety ; a heavy cropper, and stands 
the winter better than almost any other sort. 
Peck 40 ects., bu. $1.25. 
“AMERICAN BEAUTY” OATS. 
This variety was tested at the experimental station at 
Geneva, N. Y., in 1886, and the report is as follows: 
American Beauty Oats are long and taper-pointed ; average 
height 3 feet 3 inches, straw very erect and stout, leaves 
often exceeding 16 inches in length; average Jength of 
panicle 9 inches ; berry large. This variety is destined to 
become very popular, and is one of the most prolific vari- 
eties known, This sort we can confidently recommend as 
being a reliable new Oat. It is a heavy cropper and does 
not lodge. The straw is excellent for fodder, 
Peck 50 ets., bu. $1.75. 

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CLYDESDALE OATS. 
One of the most important additions to the list of farm 
seeds that has been sent out for many years. Well-cleaned, 
samples of these Oats will weigh 50 Ibs. per bushel, while 
an ordinarily cleaned lot will weigh 45 Ibs. Aside from 
its extraordinary weight, it ripens ten days earlier than any 
other. Straw stiff, and free from any tendency to lodge. 
Peck 50 ets., bu. (32 Ibs.) $1.50. 
Pringle’s Progress. A short growing variety, matures 
early, heads large and filled with plump _ berries. 
‘ Does not lodge. Peck 50 cts., bu. $1.50. 
Wide Awake. <A remarkably productive variety, yield- 
ing 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 vigor- 
ous, Showing no sign of rust. This yariety has been 
thoroughly Peter and proved to be a superior sort, 
both in quantity and quality. Peck 50 cts., bu. $1.50, 
Welcome. An excellent variety, very productive and 
heavy; straw stiff; grain plump. Averages 45 lbs. 
per measured bushel, with good cultivation, One of 
the very best varieties for ordinary soils, 
Peck 40 cts., bu. $1.25. 
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. $1.50. 
White Russian. An extremely handsome and prolifie 
variety. The straw is stiffand bears large heads well 
filled with plump and heavy grain. A valuable sort 
for feeding either as green fodder or dry grain. 
Peck 50 ets., bu. $1.50. 
Bonanza. Peck 50 cts., bu. $1.25. 
TREE SEEDS. 
In addition. to the varieties listed, we can supply any 
others at short notice. 
Apple Seed (Pyrus malus). 
ets., bu. $8.00. 
Peach Pits, Californian. 
bu. $3.00. 
Pear Seed (Pyrus communis). 
Plum Pits (Prunus communis). 
postpaid 58 ets. 
Cherry Pits, Mahaleb (Cerasus mahaleb). 
lb. 60 ets., postpaid 68 cts. 
Cherry Pits, Black Mazzard (Cerasus communis). 
Oz. 10 ets., Ib. 50 ets., postpaid 58 ets. 
White Mulberry (Morus alba). Oz. 30 ets., Ib. $3.00. 
Russian Mulberry (Morus moretti). Now largely 
planted, and considered the best for Silk-Worm Cul- 
ture. Oz. 30 cts., lb. $3.00. 
Eucalyptus Globulus, Australian Fever Gum 
Tree. Extensively planted in the South and Cali- 
fornia, for destroying malaria. Oz. 50 ets., lb. $6.00. 
Locust, Yellow (Robinia pseudo acacia). Largely 
grown for ‘wind breaks.”’? Oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts., 
postpaid 68 ets. 
Lb. 30 ets., postpaid 38 
Qt. 20 ets., postpaid 35 ets., 
Oz. 25 ects., lb. $2.50. 
Oz. 10 ects., Ib. 50 ets., 
Oz. 10 cts., 
Locust, Honey (Gleditschia triacanthos). Grown for 
hedges. Oz. 10 cts., 1b. 50 ets., postpaid 58 cts. 
Osage Orange (Maclura aurantiaca). 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. Oz. 10 cts., lb. 50 ets., postpaid 58 ets., bu. 
of 33 Ibs. $7.00. 
Osage Orange Plants. Strong, 2 years old. 
$1.00 per 100; $5.00 per 1000. 

Farm Seeds are sent by express or freight at purchaser's expense except where noted. 
Add to the cost of the seed when 
remitting 20 cts. for each 2 bu. seamless bag required. 
