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McNamara Bros, confess, 1911 
Battle of Austerlitz, 1805 
R. R. Wreck, Dresden, O. 1912 
H. O. Havemeyer died, 1907 
M. L. Hayward died, 1899 
St. Nicholas 
Thos. B. Reed died, 1902 
King Oscar died, 1907 
Briceville Mine Explosion, zg911 
Snow Slide in Alaska, 1912 
Steamer Devria lost, 1912 
Prine Luitpold died, 1912 
Mrs. U.S. Grant died, tg02 
Steamer Delhi lost, 1911 
Whitelaw Reid died, 1912 
Amundsen discov. 5S. Pole, 1911 
Mine Explosion, Germany, 1912 
Steamer Byzantin lost, 1878 
Darr Mine Disaster, 1907 
U.S. Bank closed, 1791 
St. Thomas 
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Mine Explosion, Japan, 19:2 
Clarence King died, 1902 
Christmas Day 
St. Stephen 
St. Fohn, Evangelist 
Innocents 
Fire at Messina, 1910 
Iroquois Theatre Fire, 1903 
Arch, Hoxsey killed, 1910 
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In Order a : 
Enable 
our friends and cus- 
tomers to purchase 
small quantities and 
get the same fresh 
and reliable seeds as 
if they bought in 
large quantities, we 
offer 15 large papers 
or 24 smaller papers 
of seed for $1.00, any 
selection of vegetable 
‘seeds in this cata- 
‘logue, including not 
‘more than 4 papers of 
|either Peas, Beans or 
: Corn. 
| 
| We Offer 
115 larger size papers 
or 24 smaller papers 
of Flower Seeds for 
: $1.00, any varieties 
listed in this cata- 
logue, except those 
listed at 25 cents per 
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VEGETABLE GARDEN.—Peas for gen- 
eral crop can be planted. 
Spinach, Roquette, Radishes, Carrots, 
Lettuce, Endive and some early Cabbage 
may be sown. 
Sow early varieties of Cauliflower in a 
frame or a Sheltered situation in the open 
ground to be transplanted in February. 
In the latter part of this month sow 
Peppers, Cucumbers, Eggplants in the Hot- 
bed. 
Sow Tomatoes for forcing in a cooled-off 
hot-bed. 
Set out Shallots, Chives, Onion Sets and 
Artichokes. 
FIELD.—Sow Lespedeza or Japan Clover, 
Alfalfa, Red, Alsike, Burr, White and 
Crimson Clover, all varieties of Grass seed, 
Speltz, Rye, Barley, Wheat and Oats for 
stock food. 
ORCHARD.—Prepare ground for fruit 
trees during this month, and towards the 
end begin to plant. 
Plant Pecan Nuts to raise trees from. 
Prune, work and fertilize trees which 
have been planted during the previous 
season. 
Chinese ond other Pinks, Alyssum, Candy- 
tuft, Larkspur, Poppy, Hollyhock, Snap- 
dragon, Flos Adonis, Calleopsis, Heliotrope, 
Primula and Reseda. Set out Roses and 
other hardy plants, and all varieties of 
Herbs. Plant English Rye Grass for your 
winter lawn. 
SHADE TREES.—Plant all varieties of 
trees and tree seed mentioned in this 
catalogue. 
Steckler’s || Frotscher’s | 
French Superior 
Large Late | 
Flat Dutch 
Cabbage 
Market 
Lettuce 
FLOWER GARDEN.—Plant~. Hyacinths, Largest 
Tulips, Narcissus, Jonquils, Ranunculus, Soundest Largest 
Anemones, Japan Lilies. Sow all varieties Surest 
of winter and spring blooming flower Crispest 
seeds in cold frames to be set out in Janu- Finest 
ary and February, as for instance Lobelia, and Best 
Asters, Pansy, Daisy, Phlox, Petunia, 
Our Motto: Not How Cheap, but How Good. 
