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



I do Dot claim to carry a full line of seeds, but there 

 are a great many kinds that I can handle to advan- 

 tage, and in every case I shall offer these as low as is 

 ■consistent with first quality. 



NON-WARRANTY. — Most of the failures with seeds, 

 plants and bulbs are due to causes entirely beyond our 

 control) such as unfavorable weather or soil condi- 

 tions, loo deep or too shallow planting, etc., which 

 readers it impossible, for us to guarantee success, and 

 although we take all possible iiains lo supply only such 



goods as will, under proper conditions, produce satis- 

 factory results, we still give no warranty as to de- 

 scription, quality or productiveness of any of the 

 seeds, plants or bulbs we send out, and will not be in 

 any way responsible for the crop, and every order for 

 articles named in this catalogue will be executed ou 

 these conditions only. It must, however, be plain to 

 every one who gives the matter the slightest thought 

 that il is to our best interests to send out only such 

 stock as will not only grow, but prove true to name 

 and description. 



BEETS. 



1 have ;■ very line stock of beet seed of the varieties 



and those who can Qse 10 lb . or more arc 



Invited (o send me a list of jnsr what they want, and 1 



will make them very attractive special prices. Write 



ECLIPSE. — This i.; one of the best known table 

 Veis. It is indeed high praise to say that the Eclipse 

 beet is a'lniost, or quite, as early as the Egyptian ; 

 teat the -latter has been long "accepted as the earli :st 

 of all. The Eclipse has always been recognized as su- 

 perior to the Egyptian in table value. The Eclipse is 

 very smooth, with small top, fine grain, and tender, 

 bright red in color. Many market gardeners have dis- 

 carded Egyptian entirely in favor of the Eclipse. 

 Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; quarter pound, 20c. ; pound, 50c. 



BLOOD TURNIP 



BLOOD TURNIP. OR DETROIT DARK 



RED. — A splendid beet of deep red color, for home 

 use or for market ; one of the best for canning on ac- 

 count of its beautiful color ; small upright tops and 



perfectly smooth roots; flesh zoned with lighter and 

 riser !>ands. Tender and sweet. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c; 

 quarter lb.. 20c. ; lb.. 50c. 



EGYPTIAN (Crosby's!. — A distinct improvement 



the older form of the Egyptian beet, with a larger 



I More globular root. It is extremely early, is 



uoother, and has better color and quali y lUan the 



al sort. In favor with market gardeners for 



earliest sales. 1 have a true strain. Pkt., 5c; oz., 



10c. : quarter lb.. 20c. ; lb., 50c. 



ALLF-STS IMPROVED LONG D &R55 RED. 



— This is the best long red turnip on the market, being 

 of unexcelled quality for the table as well as to feed 

 stock. It has yielded twelve tons to the acre. In 

 <o!oi- it is rich carmine, and in quality it is sweet and 

 tender. In rich soil it may be sown with advantage in 

 July or August as a second crop ; it will no be injured 

 by the October frosts, and will produce a great abun- 

 dance of first-class beets for winter. No other beet 

 can take its place. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; quarter lb., 

 20c ; lb., 50c 



BASTTAN'S TURNIP. — Early, large, fine form, 

 bright red color ; profitable for market and the home 

 garden. Pkt, 5c. ; oz., 10c ; quarter lb., 20c. ; lb., 50c 



GIANT LONG RED MANGEL WORTZEL. 



— The best mangel for deep soil ; size very large, won- 

 derfully productive, and superior quality. Single 

 specimens have been grown to weigh fifty pounds. As 

 a stock food for winter feeding it is excellent. Pkt., 

 5c ; oz., 10c ; quarter lb., 15c ; lb., 40c 



GATEPOST MANGEL WORTZEL — One of 



the finest of the yellow mangels. Specimens have been 

 grown to weigh over thirty pounds, and it is claimed 

 that as much as 2,500 bushels have been grown on one 

 acre. Unequaled for dairy feeding, being nutritive and 

 excellent for feeding to milch cows. Flesh rich, deep 

 vellow at all times. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; quarter lb., 

 15c. ; lb., 40c 



BEANS. 



I have a splendid stock of beans, and those in the market for five or more bushels will do well to send 

 me a list of their wants for special consideration. You will be pleased with the results. 



BURPEE'S STRINGLESS GREEN PODS. 



— Ripens earlier than Valentine, and remains tender 

 a long time after maturing. The pods are pale green, 

 long, straight, perfectly round, meaty and positively 

 stringless. This is an excellent variety that will give 

 satisfaction every time. Pkt., 10c ; pt., 25c. ; qt., 45c. ; 

 postpaid. By express, 4 qts., 75c. ; pk., $1.40 ; bus., 

 $5.00. 



CURRIE'S BUST PROOF.— Pods long, flat 

 and tender, and of the finest quality. It is very pro- 

 ductive and one of the very best all-around beans. 

 There has been very much attention given to the im- 

 provement of the old-fashioned bean, and this variety 

 seems to be one of the best. It is absolutely rust- 

 proof. Pkt., 10c ; pt., 25c ; qt., 45c ; postpaid By 

 express, 4 qts., 75c ; pk., $1.40 ; bus., $5.00. 



EARLY MOHAWK. — This variety produces 

 large, strong vines, which bear profusely. It is the 

 hardiest of the early varieties and is a well-known 

 green-podded sort of established merit. It is very 

 hardy and can be planted earlier than most other 

 varieties. Pkt., 10c ; pt, 25c ; qt., 40c ; postpaid. 

 By express, 4 qts., 75c; pk., $1.40; bus., $4.75. 



EXTRA EARLY RED VALENTINE.— For 

 snaps there is nothing superior to this variety among 

 the green-podded sorts, and many prefer it to the wax 

 varieties. Vine erect, with coarse, dark green leaves ; 



pods medium length, curved, cylindrical, with crease 

 in back ; very fleshy, crisp and tender ; seed long, of 

 medium size and unsymmetrical in shape ; pink, mar- 

 bled with red. Lack of symmetry in the seed of this 

 variety is an indication of superior fleshiness and good 

 quality in the pods. Many different strains of Valen- 

 tine are offered under slightly varying names. Our 

 stock is very fine, and I think equal to any that can be 

 produced. Pkt., 10c ; pt., 25c ; qt., 40c. ; postpaid. 

 By express, 4 qts., 75c; pk., $1.40; bus., $4.75. 



EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE.— This is a fine 

 variety and is fast becoming one of the most popular 

 round green-podded snaps for both spring and summer 

 planting. It has all the qualities of the well-known 

 Refugee, but is ready for the market ten days earlier. 

 Very productive and sure to produce a crop, even in 

 an unfavorable season. Pkt., 10c ; pt, 25c. ; qt, 40c ; 

 postpaid. By express, 4 qts., 75c ; pk., $1.40 ; bus., 



WARDELL'S KIDNEY WAX BEANS.— A 



most prolific dwarf wax bean ; one of the best and 

 earliest and most hardy of the wax sorts ; vines of 

 medium size ; pods long, flat and of a delicate waxy 

 yellow, very brittle and entirely stringless. It is 

 largely and profitably grown in the South for early 

 shipment to the Northern markets. Pkt, 10c. ; pt., 

 30c : qt., 50c. ; postpaid. By express, 4 qts., 90c ; 

 pk., $1.50 ; bus., $5.50. 



