NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES IN VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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Columbian flammoth 



White Asparagus. 



An entirely new and magnificent variety of Asparagus, 

 which is sure to be in great demand because it furnishes 7t^iitr- 

 shoots which stay while as long as lit for use, without earthing 

 up or any other artificial blanching; and because it can be 

 absolutely depended on to give 80 to 90 per cent, of white 

 plants from seed. This grand novelty has been brought to its 

 ut state of perfection by one of the largest and most 

 experienced growers of Asparagus in this country, by many 

 years of careful selection from a single plant found in one of 

 his fields ol Conover's Colossal. To-day he has a field of the 

 Columbian Mammoth White from which he sells the product to 

 a canning factory, that allows him over 20 per cent, more for it 

 than for any other kind grown for them. There is no question 

 but this is the greatest advance in Asparagus improvement since 

 the introduction of the Conover's Colossal. 



Per pkt., 15 cts. ; oz., 50 cts. ; \ lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00. 



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Japanese Climbing Cucumber. 



This excellent new Cucumber, which was first introduced two 

 years ago, is a native of Japan and has proved to be a decided 

 acquisition. The vines are of healthy, vigorous growth, with 

 rich dark green foliage, and throw out strong grasping ten- 

 drils which enable it to climb trellises, wire netting or any 

 other suitable support. The fruits are of medium size, well 

 formed, and of a dark green color; flesh very thick, and of 

 exquisite flavor. It can be grown as an ordinary ridge Cucum- 

 ber or as a climber. Per pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 50 cts. 



The Greatest Forage Plant, 

 LATHYRUS SIEVESTRIS 



WAGNERI (Flat Pea). 



This wonderful forage plant has created a sensation in agri- 

 cultural circles in Europe, where its value is now generally 

 known and recognized. It resists continued drouth and thrives 

 well on the poorest sandy and stony soils. It is more nutritious 

 than the best clover, and when once established will continue 

 to yield for years abundant harvests of excellent quality. Per 

 pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb, §1.25; lb., $4.50. 



THE FAXON SQUASH. 



Flesh deep orange yellow, cavity very small and few seeds. 

 While uncooked it appears to have a shell like any other squash ; 

 when cooked there is practically none, the shell or inedible 

 part being only about as thick as a sheet of writing paper. It 

 is sweet and very dry, and for squash pies it must be tried to 

 be appreciated. A distinctive feature of this squash is that the 

 ripe squashes vary in color, some of them being pale yellow 

 with still paler yellow stripes in ' hollows, while others are 

 green, mottled and faintly .striped with a lighter green. It 

 is of superior quality without regard to size or whether it is ripe 

 or green, and may be used either as a summer or winter squash, 

 specimens having been kept in perfect condition until April and 

 May. Per pkt., 15 cts. ; oz., 40 cts. ; \ lb., $1.25. 



New Wrinkled Pea, PARAGON. 



The originator, a practical Pea grower, claims for this new 

 variety that it will outyield all others, and yield twice as much 

 as any late pea. It comes into bearing earlier than Champioa 

 of England, Stratagem or Telephone, and follows such varie- 

 ties as Advancer, Abundance and Horsford's Market Garden. 

 It is double-podded, producing large straight pods containing 

 from six to nine peas of superb quality. 

 Per pkt., 10 cts. ; pt., 20 cts. ; qt., 40 cts. (By mail 55 cts. per qt.)' 



THE BUCKEYE STATE TOHATO. 



This fine Tomato was first offered last year and is a decided 

 acquisition to the large fruiting varieties. It is an immense 

 cropper, bearing its fruit in large clusters. In solidity and 

 meatiness it has no equal ; while in quality none surpass it. 

 In addition to its large size it is also smooth and uniform in 

 shape, color similar to Beauty, but somewhat darker and richer. 

 Per pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. 



TERRA COTTA TOMATO. 



This distinct and unique variety is entirely unlike any other. 

 The color of the fruit is a pure terra-cotta ; the skin is without 

 lustre and slightly downy. It is also unique in form, the sur- 

 face being slightly wavy and seldom lobed or seamed. The 

 flesh is peculiarly arranged, the pulp cells containing the seeds, 

 being near the skin, while the centre is solid flesh of a mealy, 

 tender consistency and mild flavor. Per pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 50 cts 



NEW TOMATO, 

 DWARF ARISTOCRAT. 



This fine new variety in habit of growth and foliage resem- 

 bles the dwarf Champion, and might be taken for that popular 

 variety were it not for the color of its beautiful rich, glossy red 

 fruit, so much preferred 

 by many to the purple 

 or rose-colored sorts. In 

 size, solidity, productive- 

 ness, smoothness and 

 flavor it is up to the 

 present high standard 

 of excellence. It will 

 be found especially de- 

 sirable for forcing un- 

 der glass and growing 

 outside for early market 

 purposes. It may be 

 planted 3 by 3 feet or 

 even closer, making it 

 also desirable for small 

 gardens or where space 

 is valuable. Per pkt., 

 15 cts.; 2 pkts., 25 Cts. Dwarf Aristocrat Tomato. 



