The following list embraces every variety that is necessary for producing a strictly first class garden: but not 

 one that is not distinctive in character and proved to be of pronounced value has been admitted. While all of 

 the seeds offered in this Guide are not grown by us, yet ail are from the very best selections of stock, either fur- 

 nished by us, or by other reliable growers. 



Most seedsmen offer a discount of from twenty to thirty per cent on prices of seeds by the packet and ounce 

 —in comparing our prices with theirs it will be noticed their prices more than permit of such discounts. 



NET PRICES AND NO PREMIUMS. 



AN INNOVATION. We quote only net prices and mention the number of seeds our packets contain. We 

 do this in order that purchasers may not be misled and think that "packets" advertised as "regular size" contain 

 more seeds than ours, which are offered at much lower prices. In other words, packets sold by others at four 

 and five cents per packet, we now sell at three cents; half-ounces, equalling 4 pkts., for 10c, etc. 



Finally, in comparing our prices with those of other seedsmen, bear in mind the high class of our seeds, the 

 iarge size of our packets and the fact that we pay the postage on all seeds at pkt., % oz., oz. and % lb. rates. 



ASPARAGUS. 



COL, 



If to be sent by mail add Sc. per pound extra. 

 Asparagus is highly esteemed and can be readily grown from seed. A 

 small treatise on asparagus culture free with every order. %3g~ See "Gar- 

 den Roots" in this Guide for Asparagus and Artichoke Roots. 



COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE. A new and entirely distinct variety; 

 producing white shoots (see illustration), which remain white as long as fit 

 for use, without earthing up or any artificial blanching. The shoots are of 

 large size and of the fmest quality; the best asparagus for general market 

 purposes. Pkt. (about 850 seeds), 4c; % oz., 6c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 



PALMETTO. The earliest and most productive variety; very large, reg- 

 ular and fine in appearance and quality. The best asparagus for general 

 cultivation. Pkt. (about 350 seeds), 3c; }£oz., 5c: oz., 8c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 



CONOVER'S COLOSSAL. The standard variety; of large size, tender and 

 of excellent quality. % oz. pkt. (over 700 seeds), 3c; oz., 5c; X 1d -> 15c; 

 lb., 35c; 3 lbs., $1.00. 



ARTICHOKE. 



Green Globe. Best for general use; succeeds best on deep rich soil. Pkt., 



5c; )4 oz. (equal to 4pkts.), 15c; oz., 25c. 



All of the seeds gotten of you last spring did well and gave very good 

 satisfaction — we had the best garden in our neighborhood. — Martin Fick- 

 en, Queens Co., N. Y., Oct. 19th, 1897. 



S BEANS. 



MAMMOTH white, pkt. 4c. If by mail add 8c. per pint, or 15c. per quart. 



One pint is equal to five packets, and one packet contains from 150 to 250 beans. 



BUSH BEANS. 



Each, per pkt., 6c; pt.. 12c; qt., 20c; }4pk., 



BEST OF ALL BUSH. The best and most productive 

 snap-short ever introduced; entirely stringless. Pods 

 long, richly flavored, fleshy and succulent. 



Round Yellow Six Weeks. An improved extra early, 

 round podded variety ; very productive. 



Early Red Valentine. A new and distinct variety; 

 very uniform and enormously productive. 



Early Perfection Wax. Large golden-yellow pods, en- 

 tirely stringless, tender and richly flavored. Bu., $3.50. 



Extra Early Refugee. The most popular variety ; very 

 productive, producing green pods of fine quality. 



Golden Wax. A well established variety; matures 

 early ; excellent quality and very productive. 



White Marrowfat. Extensively grown as a shelled 

 winter bean; good either green or dry. Bu., $2.75. 



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POLE BEANS. 



pk., 90c; bu., $3.00, except where noted. 

 BEST OF ALL POLE (White Creaseback). The best 

 early green podded pole bean; very productive, pro- 

 ducing stringless, fleshy pods; best quality. Bu., $3.50. 



Early Golden Cluster. A vigorous grower; golden- 

 yellow pods, stringless and fine flavored. Bu., $3.50. 



Extra Early Jersey Lima. Very early and produc- 

 tive; most valuable for the early market. Bu., $3.50. 



Kin? of the Garden Lima. The heaviest cropper; large 

 pods; beans large and fine flavored. Bu., $3. JO. 



Large White Lima. The best known variety; still pre- 

 ferred by many for market and family use. Bu., $3.50. 



DAVIS' WHITE WAX. 

 NEW RUSTLESS WAX. 

 ROGERS' LIMA WAX. 



See Page S. 



For other varieties of Beans, see next page. 



