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OATS — Continued. 

 American Triumph. Straw strong and firm, bearing 



large heads, well filled with plump, heavy grain ; 



destined to be a leading variety. Peek 50 ets., bush. 



$1.50. 

 Chinese Hulless. This variety threshes from the straw 



as clean as wheat ; recommended for milling purposes; 



sow 50 lbs. per acre. Feck 00 ets., bush. $2.25. 

 Welcome. An excellent variety, very productive and 



heavy; straw stiff; grain plump. Averages 45 lbs. 



per measured bushel, with good cultivation. Peck 



40 ets., bush. $1.25. 

 White Belgian. One of the heaviest and most produc- 

 tive varieties, averaging in weight 42 lbs. per bushel. 



Straw stiff. Peck 40 ets., bush. $1.25. 



TOBACCO. 



Tobacco requires good, rich, well-manured soil, to 

 make a large and profitable growth. We offer the fol- 



lowing select varieties, which are to be relied on as being 



of superior quality ; 2 ounces of seed will produce plants 



enough for an acre. Book on Tobacco Culture mailed on 



receipt of 25 ets. 



Glessner Pennsylvania Seed Leaf. The most noted 

 selection grown in Lancaster County. It has a larger 

 and finer leaf than the Connecticut, of a chestnut 

 brown color, and produces a large crop of handsome 

 leaves. Pkt. 10 ets., oz. 50 ets. 



Havana. The best imported seed. It is oniy recently 

 that the fine qualities of this variety have been appre- 

 ciated by our growers. Pkt. 10 ets., oz. GO ets. 



Virginia. "Of the best quality, from James River. Pkt. 

 10 ets., oz. 40 ets. 



Connecticut Seed Leaf. One of the best varieties for 

 cigar wrappers. Pkt. 10 ets., oz. 30 ets. 



White Hurley. A variety coming rapidly into favor for 

 wrappers. In some sections it has superseded all 

 other kinds. Pkt. 10 ets., oz. 30 ets. 



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BROOM CORN. 



Improved Evergreen. This variety is extensively 

 grown on account of the color and quality of its 

 brush, which is long, fine, and straight, and always 

 green ; grows 7 feet high. Qt. 20 ets., bush. $3.50. 



Large California Golden. One of the most popular 

 kinds for making brooms ; does not require bending 

 down, as the brush has a. leaf or sheath around its 

 base, which keeps it from crooking; grows about 12 

 feet high, brush long and straight, green tipped red 

 when ripe. Qt. 25 ets., bush. $4.00. 



Dwarf. Grows about 4 feet high, extra fine for making 

 brushes or whisks. Qt. 25 ets., bush. $4.00. 



BUCKWHEAT. 



Common. Qt. 15 ets., postpaid, 35 ets., bush. $1.25. 



American Silver Hull. An improvement on the com- 

 mon variety, earlier, and yields nearly double the 

 crop; the flour is whiter and more nutritious. Qt. 20 

 ets., postpaid, 40 ets., bush. $1.50. 



European Silver Hull. Ripens 10 days to 2 weeks 

 earlier than the American Silver Hull. A heavy 

 yielder, and not easily affected by drought. Berry 

 small, and of a light silvery gray color. Lb. 25 ets., 

 postpaid, 40 ets., peck $1.25, bush. $4.50. 



RYE. 



White. The best variety ; a heavy cropper, and stands 

 the winter better than almost any other sort. Peck 

 40 ets., bush. $1.25. 



BARLEY, COMMON. 



The variety usually sown. Peck 40 ets., bush. $1.25. 



FLAX (Linum utatissimum). 

 When grown for seed, sow 1 bushel per acre ; if fibre is 



wanted, sow at the rate of 2 to 3 bushels. The soil should 

 be well cultivated. Peck 60 ets., bush. $2.25. 



SUGAR CANE. 



Early Amber. The earliest and most productive vari- 

 ety. Height 10 to 12 feet. Its saccharine matter is of 

 firstquality, fine and rich. One of our best green fodder 

 plants, producing from 2 to 3 cuttings during the 

 summer. Sow 4 qts. in drills and 8 qts. broadcast, to 

 the acre. Qt. 20 ets., bush. $3.00. 



FIELD PEAS, ETC. 



White Southern Cow. Also known as Sand Pea, a 



small white variety with black eye. Sow 2 bushels to 



the acre. Qt. 20 ets., bush. $3.00. 

 Black Eye Marrowfat. Very hardy and productive. 



Sow 3 bushels to the acre. Q't. 20 ets., bush. $2.50. 

 Tares, or Spring Vetches. A good forage plant, also 



used for plowing under; sow 1 bushel to the acre. 



Qt. 2.5 ets., bush. $4.00. 

 Lupins, Yellow Field. Grown for green manure; 



also good for sheep. Sow from April to June, and 



plow under when in bloom. Sow i bushel to the 



acre. Qt. 40 ets., bush. $8.00. 



SUNFLOWER. 



Large Common. Large flowers, producing an abun- 

 dance of seed. Qt. 20 ets., bush. $4.00. 



Mammoth Russian. Bears extra large flowers, which 

 produce a very heavy crop of seed. Qt. 20 ets., 

 bush. $4.00. 



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In addition to the varieties listed, we can supply any other at short notice. 



Apple Seed (Pyrus mains). Qt. 50 ets., bush. $12.00. 



Peach Pits, Natural Virginia. Qt. 20 ets., bush. $1.50. 



Pear Seed (Pyrus communis). Oz. 25 ets., lb. $2.50. 



Plum Pits ( Prunus communis). Oz. 10 ets., lb. 50 ets. 



Cherry Pits, Mahaleb (Cerasus mahaleb). Oz. 10 

 ets., lb. 60 ets. 



Cherry Pits, Black Mazzard (Cerasus communis). 

 Oz. 10 ets., lb. 50 ets. 



White Mulberry (jfforus alba). Oz. 30 ets., lb. .$3.00. 



Itnssian Mulberry (Morus moretli). Now largely 

 pi mted, and considered the best for Silk-Worm Cul- 

 ture. Oz. 60 ets., lb. $6.00. 



Eucalyptus Globulus, Australian Fever Gum 

 Tree. Extensively planted in the South and Cali- 

 fornia, for destroying malaria. Oz. SO ets., lb. $8.00. 



Magnolia Grandiflora. The large flowering Southern 

 variety. Oz. 40 ets., lb. $4.00. 



Magnolia Glauca. The New Jersey fragrant white 

 variety. Oz. 30 ets., lb. $3.00. 



Locust, Yellow (Robinia pseudo acacia). Largely 

 grown for " wind breaks." Oz. 10 ets., lb. 60 ets. 



Locust, Honey (Gleditschia triacanthos). Grown for 

 Hedges. Oz. 10 ets., lb. 50 ets. 



Osage Orange (Madura, aurantiaca). Sprout the seed 

 before sowing, then sow in rows, and when one year 

 old transplant, 6 inches apart, alternating the plants 

 in double rows, cutting the plants down to the height 

 of 6 inches. Manure well, and plow deep before 

 planting. Bush, of 33 lbs. $6.00. Oz. 10 ets., lb. 

 50 ets. 



Farm Seeds are sent by freight or express at purchaser's expense. When to \>e sent by mail add 16 ets. per lb., 30 ets. 

 per qt., except where noted. 



