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Pkt., lOc; 3 pkts., 35c.; oz., 40c. 



MAlVnviOTH GOLDEN QUEEN. This is not only the 

 best and most profitable mild pepper in cultivation, but is by 

 far tlie largest, liaiidsoinest and most productive of all varieties; 

 originated on our own grounds, growing io \lwice the size of 

 Golden Dawn,and averaging a third larger than Ruby King; of 

 the most perfect shape a)id vnifomi large size. The above illus- 

 tration was made from a photograph of a single fruit. They 

 grow on a single plant from fifteen to twenty perfect fruits, 

 from eight to ten inches long and four tofiveinehes through. 

 In color they are bright, waxy, golden yellow, and so mild 

 in flavor they can be eaten like tomatoes, with pepper and 

 vinegar. Our best market gardeners say they sell in market 

 at double the prices of any other sorts, and are exceedingly 

 valuable for stuffing as mangoes. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 40c.; ]4 lb., 

 $1.00; lb.,S3.75. 



NEW CELESTIAX. A pepper marvel from China. It 

 is not only a most useful pepper, but one of the most beautiful 

 plajits in existence. The plant begins to set in peppers early 

 in the season, and continues until frost, branching freely and 

 bearing profusely, single plants producing three hundred to 

 four hundred perfect fruits. The peppers, up to the time 

 they are full grown, are of delicate creamy yellow color, and 

 when fully grown change loan intensevivid scarlet, making 

 a plant when loaded with fruit— part one color and part 

 another— an object of the most striking beauty and oddity, 

 and worthy of a place in the flower as well as in the vege- 

 table garden. The fruits are borne upright, two or three 

 inches long, of clear, sharp flavor, and superior for any of 

 the uses to which peppers can be put. Pkt., lOc; 3 pkts., 

 25c; oz., 40c.: ii lb.. Si. 00; lb., $3.75. 



NEW OX-HE.4RT. A small, heart-shaped pepper, of 

 medmm .size, excellent for pickles ; one of the best Pkt 

 5c.; oz., 25c.; }41b..75c.; lb., S2.75. 



KED CLUSTER. This new pepper is imdoubtedly a 

 sport ot the Chili, which it slightly resembles; theleavesand 

 fruits are smaller, while it is much more productive the 

 fruits being curiously crowded together, making the plants 

 extremely ornamental as well as u.seful. The peppers are 

 very hot; long and very thin in shape, and of conspicuous 

 coral red color. Pkt.,10c.; oz.,35c.; '4 lb., 90e.; lb., $3.50. 



Golden DaAvn. In shape and size resembles the Bell. 

 Color, bright yellow; very productive and entirely exempt 

 from any fiery flavor ; can be eaten as readily as an apule 

 Pkt.,5c.; oz.,25e.; ?41b., 7.5c.; lb., S2.50. 



Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth. Similar to the Bull 

 Nose in shape and color, but larger and milder Pkt 5c ■ 

 oz.,25c.; Klb.,75c.; Ib.,82.i50. " " 



LARGE SWEET SPANISH. Productive, mild flavor; 

 fine for pickling. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; i^ lb., 60c.; lb., 82.25 



Long Red Cayenne. Three to four inches long, bright 

 red color, very productive and hot. Pkt., 5c.; oz 25c- i-i 

 lb., 75c.; lb.,S2.50. ' ' '■* 



Spanish Monstrous. A very large variety; very sweet; 

 of good flavor. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 2.5c.; J4 lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50. 



Cheese. A large cheese-shaped varietv; used for pick- 

 ling. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,25c.; }-ilb., 7.5c.; lb., $2.50. 



Cherry Red. A beautiful ornamental variety; fruit 

 round, of a rich glossy color, and very hot ; used for season- 

 ing. Pkt., 5c.; cz., 25c.; % lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50. 



We make the selection of seed potatoes a specialty. Our 

 stock is grown in the far North, by the most reliable growers, 

 and for purity and superior quality cannot be excelled. 



PLEASE NOTE.— As prices are subject to fluctuation, 

 we would request that our customers send in their ordei-s as 

 soon as possible after receiving our Manual. All orders will 

 be promptly acknowledged, and potatoes forwarded as soon 

 as weather permits, in time for spring planting. Customers 

 residing South can have them shipped at any time during 

 the winter with little or no risk, but those residing North or 

 West had better wait until the extreme freezing weather is 

 over in March or early April, which will be in ample time 

 for planting. To freeze potatoes, when packed in tight bar- 

 rels, requires extremely cold weather. We ship each season 

 several thousand barrels seed potatoes to nearly all sec- 

 tions. North, East and West, and rarely receive a complaint 

 of freezing. 



We pack our potatoes in large round hoop barrels of 

 three bushels each and make no charge for bags, barrels 

 or cartage. We will quote special prices on five barrels of 

 one variety. 



The following varieties have been tested in various parts 

 of the country and have met with unqualified approval. 

 They are selected, as those most worthy of consideration and 

 tried excellence, and known to be good. 



POTATOES BY MAIL. All potatoes will be sent 

 by mail, postage prepaid, at SOc.per pound ; 4 pounds 

 for $1.00, carefully labelled and packed. 



EARLY MAINE. This new variety was originated 

 from a seed-ball of the Early Rose, which it resembles. They 

 grow very smooth, and are remarkably early and productive. 

 Raised on a large seale, they yielded, in Massachusetts, as 

 high as four hundred and ten bushels to the acre. Peck, 60c.; 

 bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.25. 



EARLY PURITAN. This new variety originated with 

 Mr. E. L. Coy, of Washington County, N. Y., originator of 

 the well-known and popular Early Beauty of Hebron. Mr. 

 Coy says his Early Puritan far excels the Beauty of Hebron 

 in productiveness and quality, which indeed is saying a 

 great deal in its favor. The skin and flesh is very white ; it 

 cooks dry and mealy, even when half grown. Itripens with 

 the Early Rose, greatly exceeds it in productiveness; the 

 vines grow strong, fast and vigorous, standing up firm as a 

 tree. Peck, 60c.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.25. 



THE POLARIS. This potato originated in Northern 

 Vermont. It is of long oval shape and creamy-white in 

 color, cooking as white as the finest flour; is hardy, prolific, 

 handsome, early and a good keeper. With the originator it 

 has yielded at the rate of six hundred bushels per acre. It 

 has made for itself a wonderful record during the past few 

 vears wherever grown. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.60; bbl., $3.40. 



LEE'S FAVORITE. This new potato is said to be a 

 week earlier than Beauty of Hebron, resembling the Early 

 Rose in shape, but with lighter skin. It has yielded over 

 four hundred bushels to the acre, and its quality is all that 

 can be desired. Peck, 60c.;bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.25. 



PEARL or SAVOY. This new variety is a cross of 

 Clark's No. 1 and Extra Early Vermont. Quite as early as 

 the Early Rose ; very productive and vigorous in growth. 

 The tubers are oblong, fair and of large size; the flesh is 

 pearlv-white. Peck, 60e.; bush. ,$1.50; bbl., $3.25. 



PRINCE EDTVARD ISLAND EARLY ROSE. Our 

 stock of this popular variety is imported direct from Prince 

 Edward Island, where we find them in their original purity, 

 most of the stock of Early Rose now grown in the States 

 being mixed and inferior. Peek, 60c.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.25. 



IF YOU WANT YOUR BOY TO LOVE YOU, DON'T MAKE HIM HOE POTATOES IN THE BACK YARD 

 WHILE A BRASS BAND IS PASSING THE HOUSE, 



