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THE LOVETT COMPANY. 



queen's golden. 



CELERY. 



Gold Coin. The introducers say of this corn: "It has given great satis- 

 faction, and has been pronounced decidedly distinct from anything ever 

 sent out before, besides being one of the best varieties of Sweet Corn in 

 existence. "We have never seen a Corn that will approach it in evergreen 

 properties, 'its yield is enormous, almost invariably yielding two, and fre- 

 quently three mammoth ears to the stalk. The cob is very white, completely 

 covered with large, very deep, handsome and toothsome kernels which, as 

 they grow too hard to eat, take on gradually a beautiful, rich, yellow coloi-. 

 In addition to being a good table corn, it is also very profitable to grow for 

 stock feeding." Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c; peck, $1.00; bu., $3.50. \ 



Pop Corn. 



Queen's Golden. This new variety is the best of all for family use owing 

 to its large size and extreme tenderness when popped. Confectioners do 

 not take kindly to it because the kernel pops cream colored, while they 

 prefer a pm^e white. It is, however, the best in quality and should have 

 the preference. Pkt., 5c; lb., 25c; 5 lbs., enough for an acre, $1.00. 



I^apledale Prolific. A very productive variety; pops easily and is very 

 tender ; one of the best to grow for confectioners' use. Remarkable for its 

 abundant foliage, and is the best and most productive fodder plant that 

 can be found. Pkt., 5c; lb., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.00. 



White Rice. A great favorite in some sections. The grains ai-e sharply 

 pointed and pop splendidly, very tender. Pkt., 5c; lb., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.00. 



After careful experiments, it has been learned that Pop Corn, 

 furnishes the best and most abundant fodder crop of anj^ forage plant. 



Sellene, Ger. CeJeri^ Fr. 

 One ounce should produce about two 

 thousand plants. 



Sow early in April, in the open border, in rich 

 weU-prepared ground, in shallow di'ills, giving 

 plenty of water in dry weather. As the plants 

 grow, trim the tops off occasionally before plant- 

 ing out, to induce a stocky growth. When from 

 five to six inches high transplant into rows four 

 feet apart and four inches apart in the rows. 

 Cultivate well, and when large enough, blanch ^ 

 by earthing up. ? 



New Giant Pascal. The latest and best addition { 

 to the list. A selection from the Golden Self- 

 Blanching, adding to the general good qualities 

 of its parent, superior keeping quality. Stalks 

 very large, tliick, solid, crisp and of a rich, 

 nutty flavor, free from any trace of bitterness. -^^z^ 

 It blanches easily and quickly, and retains its -FZ: 

 freshness a long time after being marketed. The ^ 

 heart is golden-yellow and of attractive appear- 

 ance. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; X lb., 75c; lb., $2.25. 



Golden Self-Blanchingr. This very popular variety has 

 no equal in the home garden. Its rich golden-yellow 

 coloi-, its close habit and compact growth, and still 

 better, the readiness with which it is bleached and 

 made marketable, renders it invaluable for the gar- 

 dener. The entire stalk is cilsp and solid, and though 

 not so good a keeper as Giant Pascal, it is much better 

 in that respect than White Plume. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; 

 X lb., $1.00; lb., $3.25. (See illustration). 



Crawford's Half-Dwarf (Henderson's Half-Divarf). 

 Very extensively grown hj the market gardeners who 

 supply the markets of Nev/ York City. It has a rich 

 nutty flavor and when blanched is very ornamental for 

 the table. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; X lt>-, 'J'5c; lb., $2.00. 



Perfection Heartwell. The best flavored and most 

 crisp and tendei" of the white vai-ieties. The jjlants are 

 rather taller than Crawford's Half-Dwarf and some- 

 what later in matm'iug. Stalks of medium size, roimd, 

 very sohd, crisp, tender and of an exceedingly fine 

 nutty flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; 3^ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 



GOLDEX SELF-BLANCHIiVG. 



White Plume. A handsome, crisp variety of ^ery easy 

 cultivation. The stalks, inner leaves and heart, are 

 naturally white, so that it is only necessary to tie the 

 stalks together, or draw the soil against them, in order 

 to comj)lete the blanching process. In quality it is of 

 the very best, being crisp, solid and of a rich nutty 

 flavor. Not a good keeper, but unequalled for fall oi' 

 early winter use; the earliest celery known. Pkt., 5c; 

 oz., 80c; yi lb., 85c; lb., $3.00. 



Solid Ivory. Very dwai-f and compact, allowing of 

 close cultivation. The color is white throughout. One 

 of the most solid and crisp sorts and unexcelled in 

 flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; >^ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 



New Rose. In England, the pink or red celeries are 

 more largelj^ used than the white varieties, and they 

 should be more largely gro^vu in this coimtry, possess- 

 ing as they do, many advantages over the white, being 

 hardier, more sohd, and better keepers. The New Rose 

 is the best of the red sorts and is the most ornamental 

 for the table. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; lb., 75c; lb., $2..50. 



