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W. F. Allen's Plant and Seed Catalogue, Salisbury, Md. 



cow HORN. — A white tuinip of peculiar long 

 shape and quick to mature ; It grows to large size, 

 standing about one-half out of the ground. It is fine 

 flavored, and especially desirable for fall and summer 

 use. This is also an excellent variety for stock feed- 

 ing. It makes an immense crop. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c : 

 1-4 lb. 15c : lb. 5()c. 



YELLOW ABERDEEIT.— A turnip of highest 

 merit. The flesh is yellow, tender, sugary and very 

 solid : productive, hardy and a good keeper. A valu- 

 able table variety and excellent for stock. Tkt. 5c ; 

 oz. 10c: 1-4 lb. 15c; lb. 40c. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE.— This is one" 



of the handsomest aud most salable turnips. For mar- 

 ket or home use it is one of the best. Flesh pure white, 

 and globe-shaped ; it yields heavy, and gives general 

 satisfaction. I'kt. oc ; oz. 10c; 1-4 lb. 15c; lb. 40c. 



GOLDEW BALL.— A superior table turnip of a 

 bright golden yellow color ; in flavor it is rich and 

 sweet ; a rapid grower, and an excellent keeper ; in 

 shape it is almost as round as a ball. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 

 lOc ; 1-4 lb. 15c ; lb. 40c. 



WHITE POTATOES. 



I do not handle White I'otatoes in less than barrel 

 lots, and I can usually supply the best Northern-grown 

 seed. This year I am only handling one variety, as 

 last season 05 per cent, of our sales were of this kind. 

 The variety which I allude to is the Irish Cobbler. 

 Our stock is of the best Maine grown, of medium size ; 

 all large tubers which are undesirable for planting 

 have been taken out by special arrangement. The Irish 

 Cobbler is undoubtedly the best early market potato 

 now before the public, and in this section fully 90 per 



cent, of the plantings are of this kind. I have a large 

 cellar stored full and can ship any time as early as 

 the weather will "ermit. I quote as follows : 

 Irish Cobbler, Mi?ine grown, in bags of 165 lbs., • 



per bag $3.50 



Irish Cobbler, Maine grown, in wooden barrels, 



per bbl $3.75 



Those in shipping distance will do well to correspond 

 with me for their early seed potatoes before placing 

 their orders elsewhere. 



FARM SEEDS. 

 All Farm Seeds Subject to Fluctuation in Prices. 



CRIMSON" OR SCARLET CLOVER.— A well- 

 known and favorite winter crop and soil enricher, af- 

 fording excellent early forage. Seed should be sown in 

 August or September. 15 to 25 pounds per acre, de- 

 pending on the soil — the thinner the soil the more seed 

 should be used. It grows all winter when the ground 

 is not frozen. I handle large quantities of crimson 

 clover seed and can give you best prices. By express 

 or freight, pk. $1.50: bus. (60 lbs.) $.5.50. For large 

 quantities ask for special prices. 



ALFALFA. — Strictly No. 1 seed. Quarter bus., 

 $2.75: bus. (CO lbs..), $10.00 to $12.00. 



ALSYKE. — No. 1 seed. Quarter bus., $3.00; bus. 

 (CO lbs. I. .Sll.OO. 



WHITE CLOVER.— Fine for lawns or pastures. 

 First-class seed. Quarter bus., $3.00: bus. (00 lbs.). 

 $11.00. 



MEDIUM RED CLOVER.— The standard every- 

 where. First-class s<'ed. Quarter bus., $2.75; bus. (60 

 lbs.). $10.00. 



TIMOTHY. — No. 1 seed. Bus. (45 lbs.), $2.75. 

 ORCHARD GRASS.— Bus. (14 lbs.), $2.50. 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS.— 15c to 30c per 

 pound, as to quality. The standard seed all weigh 14 

 pounds prr bushel. Our extra fancy recleaned, which 

 we sell at 30c, will weigh about 40 lbs. to the bushel. 



GERMAN MILLET. - 



$1.75. 



Choice. Bus. 



(50 lbs.). 

 Bus. (GO 



COW PEAS.- NVliippoorwJIl or Clay, 

 lbs.). $2.75. 



CANADA FIELD PEAS. Bus. (GO lbs.), $1.75. 



SPEING VEllCHES OR TARES.— Bus. (60 



lbs.]. $3.00. 



SAND HARRY. OR WINTER VETCHES.— 



Bus. (CO lbs. I, $5.00. 



DWARF ESSEX RAPE.— 



bus.. $2.00: bus. (00 lbs. i. $7.50. 



Lb., 



15c : quarter 



Si'ECIAL NOTICF. — As the prices of farm seeds are 

 continually changing, owiug to fluctuation in the mar- 

 ket, I specially invite those who want a quantity to 

 write stating just what they want aud I will be pleased 

 to make special quotations by return mail. 



CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS 



NOTK. — In ordering flower seeds give number pre- 

 ceding name; that will be all that is necessary; we 

 will understand what is wanted, and this will be 

 much easier than writing out the names. 



1. AMLARANTHUS.— An annual plant with 

 highly ornamental foliage ; 3 to 5 feet high. Pkt. 5c. 



2. ASTERS, VICTORIA.— Bear from 10 to 25 

 beautiful flowers in an elegant pyramid about IS inches 

 high. Pkt. 10c. 



3. ASTERS, GIANT COMET.— The most artis- 

 'Jc fliiwer (if all the asters. Vevy beautiful, mostly 

 white. I'kt. 5c. 



4. ASTERS, QUEEN OF THE MARKET.— 



The iH-st <arly aster ; two weeks earlier than most 

 other varieties ; of graceful, spreading habit. Pkt. 10c. 



5. ASTERS, MIXED.— Different varieties and 

 colors. Pkt. 5c. 



6. ACROLINUM. — Beautiful everlasting flowers ; 

 mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. 



7. AXYSSUM, SWEET.— A fragrant white flow- 

 er, very sweet scented ; blooms freely and is easily 

 grown everywhere ; it thrives on almost every soil. 

 Pkt. 5c. 



ALYSSUM, SWEET. 



8. BALSAM. — A favorite qulck-growlBg annual. 

 produces gorgeous masses of brilliant colored flowers In 

 great profusion. Very pretty and easily grow*. Pkt. 5c. 



