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



SEED DEPARTMENT. 



I do not claim to carry a full line of seeds, but there 

 are a great many kinds that I can handle to advantage, 

 and In every case I shall offer these as low as Is con- 

 sistent with best quality and new stock. I will dupli- 

 cate the prices of any reliable concern. 



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

 plants and bulbs are due to causes entirely beyond our 

 control, such as unfavorable weather and soil condi- 

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

 renders it Impossible for us to guarantee success, and 

 although we take all possible pains to supply only such 



goods as will, under proper conditions, produce satis- 

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

 tion, quality or productiveness of any of the seeds, 

 plants or bulbs that 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 on these con- 

 ditions only. It must, however, be plain to everyone 

 who gives the matter the slightest thought that It la 

 to our best interests to send out only such stock a* 

 will not only grow, but prove true to name and de- 

 scription. 



BEETS. 



I have a very fine stock of beet seed of the varieties 

 offered, and will make attractive prices to those who 

 want large orders. 



ECLIPSE. — This is one of the best table beets. 

 It is indeed high praise to say that the Eclipse beet Is 

 almost, or quite, as early as the Egyptian ; that the 

 latter has always been accepted as the earliest of all. 

 The Eclipse has always been recognized as superior to 

 the Egyptian in table value. It is smooth, with small 

 tops, fine grain and tender, bright red in color. Many 

 market gardeners have discarded the Egyptian entirely 

 in favor of the Eclipse. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; quarter 

 pound, 20c. ; pound, 50c. 



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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 

 account of its beautiful color ; small upright tops and 

 perfectly smooth roots ; tender and sweet. Pkt., 5c. ; 

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



EGYPTIAN (Crosby's). — A distinct improvement 

 on the older form of the Egyptian beet, with a larger 

 and more globular root. It is extremely early, and 

 smoother, better color and quality than the original 

 sort. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; quarter lb., 20c. ; pound, 60c. 



IMPROVED LONG DARK RED— rhlslsthe 



best long red turnip beet on the market, being of unex- 

 celled quality for the table as well as to feed stock. It 

 has yielded 12 tons to the acre. In color it Is ricb 

 carmine, and in quality it is sweet and tender. A flrst- 

 class winter beet. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; quarter pound, 

 20c. ; pound. 50c. 



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

 bright red color, recommended for market and home 

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

 50c. 



GIANT LONG RED MANGEL WORTZEL. 



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

 derfully productive, and superior quality. Single speci- 

 mens have been grown to weigh 50 lbs. As a stock 

 food for winter feeding it is excellent. Pkt., 5c; oz., 

 10c. ; quarter pound, 15c. ; pound, 40c. 



GATEPOST MANGEL WORTZEL.— One of 



the finest of the yellow mangels. Specimens have been 

 grown to weigh over 30 pounds. Yields very heavy. 

 Unequaled for dairy feeding, being nutritive and excel- 

 lent for feeding to milch cows. Flesh rich, deep yel- 

 low at all times. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; quarter pound, 

 15c. ; pound, 40c. 



BEANS. 



I have a splendid stock of beans, and those In the 

 market for large quantities will do well to send me a 

 list of their wants for special consideration. 



BURPEE'S STRINGLESS GREEN POD — 



Ripens earlier than Valentine, and remains tender 

 longer after maturing. The pods are pale green, long, 

 straight, perfectly round, meaty and 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. 



CURRIES RUST PROOF.— Pods long, flat and 

 tender, and of the finest quality ; very productive, and 

 one of the best all-around beans. It is absolutely rust- 

 proof, and one of the best. 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. One of the 

 hardiest of the early varieties, and well-known green- 

 podded sort of established merit. Pkt., 10c ; pt., 25c ; 

 qt., 40c. : postpaid. By express, 4 qts., 65c ; pk., $1.25 ; 

 bus., $4.50. 



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. Vines erect, with coarse, dark green leaves ; 

 pods medium length ; very fleshy, crisp and tender. 

 Our stock Is very fine and I think equal to any that 

 can be produced. Pkt, 10c ; pt., 25c ; qt., 40c, post- 

 paid. By express, 4 qts., 65c. ; pk., $1.25 ; bus., $4.25. 



WARDELL'S KIDNEY WAX— A most pro- 

 lific dwarf wax bean ; one of the best and earliest and 

 most hardy of the wax sorts. Pods long and flat and! 

 of a delicate waxy yellow, very brittle and entirely 

 stringlers. Pkt., 10c ; pt., 30c. : qt., 50c, postpaid. 

 By express. 4 qts., 80c ; pk., $1.50 ; bus., $5.25. 



DAVIS* KIDNEY WAX.— Tbls la the business 



man's bean ; one of the very best for market gardener* 

 and canners. It is a wax-podded variety, almost en- 

 tirely rust-proof, and white-seeded. It is handsome, 

 prolific and profitable, and not excelled by any of the 

 wax sorts. It is used as a snap sort, also as a shell 

 bean. It is of extremely high table quality and 1» 

 adapted to home use and market. Pkt., 10c : pt., 30c. ; 

 qt.. 50c. postpaid. Bv express, 4 qts., 90c ; pk., $1.50; 

 bus., 5.25. 



LONGFELLOW. — This has long green pods, 

 always solid, and one of the most prolific green-podded 

 varieties. The pods are of an attractive green color, 

 perfectly straight and round, and it is a very desirable 

 and profitable variety to grow. Pkt., 10c; pt., 30c; 

 qt.. " 

 bus 



Oc. postpaid. By express, 4 qts., 90c. ; pk., $1.60; 

 $5.25. 



LAZY WIFE'S POLE BEAN.— Thick, fleshy 

 green pods that retain their rich, stringless and tender 

 qualities until they are quite ripe. Said to be the best 

 of the pole snap beans. Pkt., 10c ; pt., 25c ; qt., 40c, 

 postpaid. By express, 4 qts., 90c ; pk., $1.75 ; bus.. 

 $5.00. 



