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WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE. 
TURNIP Contd early white MILAN — Root is small, vfiry smooth, flat, entirelj white with a slender tap 
* root. A variety of the Purple Top Milan, quite as early and milder in flavor. lb. ^Oc; J lb, 
25c.; oz. lOc; pkt. Sc. 
UARQE YELLOW GLOBE or AMBER — A yellow-fleshed globe-shaped variety, of large size; a splendid keeper and 
excellent for both table and stock, lb. 60c.; ^ lb. 20c.; oz. lOc; pkt. Sc. 
EARLY SNOWBALL or WHITE STONE — An early medium-sized round smooth variety, pure white skin and flesh; quality 
crisp, tender and sweet, lb. 60c.; lb. 20c.; oz. lOc; pkt. Sc. 
EARLY WHITE STRAP LEAF — A quick growing popular vavietv, flat, 4 to o inches in diameter; white flesh of excellent 
quality, lb. 60c.; i lb. 20c.; oz. lOc; pkt. Sc. 
EARLY RED or PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF— Similar to above, but with red top. Flesh white and finely grained and milil 
flavor, lb. 4Sc.; J lb. I Sc.; oz. lOc; pkt. Sc. 
SWEET GERMAN SWEDE— Medium-sized white-fleshed variety of fine flavor, and solid, lb. 50c. ; i lb. 20c.; oz. lOc; 
pkt. Sc. 
LAING'S PURPLE TOP SWEDE— The best garden variety of Swede turnip, medium size and of excellent quality, lb. 
25c.; i lb. 15c.; oz. lOc; pkt. Sc. 
(For other varieties see Agricultural Seeds.) 
^QB^^CCO CANELLE — A fine fla^o^ed small Canadian variety, oz. SOc; pkt. Sc. 
Makes fine 
SMALL RED CANADIAN— oz. SOc; pkt. Sc, 
sniokingr tobacco. 
PERFUME OF ITALY- oz. 7Sc.; pkt. lOc. 
PERSIAN ROSE— oz. 75c.; pkt. lOc. 
CONNECTICUT— oz. 30c.; pkt. Sc. 
BLUE PRYOR— oz. 40c.; pkt. Sc. 
LARGE HAVAN.A,— oz. 60c.; pkt. 5c. 
SMALL HAVANA— oz. SOc; pkt. Sc. 
MARYLAND— oz. 60c.; pkt. Sc. 
WHITE BURLEY— oz. 30c.; pkt. Sc. 
VIRGINIAN- oz. SOc; pkt. Sc. 
^T^^'^^^^O r« -Tk J nir J' • 1 Herbs are for the most part Perennial, but it 13 best to treat tliem as annuals. 
H W> n t^^S — Sweet, Pot and Medicinal Sow in spring in rows and thin out, the distance between plants beinp; regulated 
by the height of variety, or they can be sown either in a hot-be<i or open ground. 
Should be harvested in dry weather and dried in the shade. Herb seeds are mostly very fine, so that care is necessary 
and transplanted, 
when sowing. 
ANISE — For seasoning, resembles Fennel, oz. 25c.; pkt. 
Sc. 
ANGELICA— For seasoning, oz. 2Sc.; pkt. Sc. 
BALM — Used for making tea. oz. 35c.; pkt. Sc. 
BASIL, SWEET — Leaves and tops of shoots are used for 
highly seasoned soups, stews and sauces, oz. 30c.; 
pkt. Sc. 
BORAGE — Leaves used in salads, oz. 3Sc.; pkt. 5c. 
CARAWAY — Seeds are used in confectionery. i lb. 30c.; 
oz. ISc; pkt. Sc. 
CATNIP — A favorite medicinal herb. oz. 7Sc.; pkt. Sc. 
CORIANDER — Seeds are used in confectionery. J lb. 3Sc. ; 
oz. 20c.; pkt. Sc. 
DILL— Leaves are used for flavoring soups and sauces, oz. 
2Sc.; pkt. Sc. 
FENNEL — Fine for garnishing, oz. 25c.; pkt. Sc. 
FOENUGREEK — For medicinal purposes, oz. ISc; pkt. Sc. 
HENBANE — Used as an opiate, pkt. Sc. 
HYSSOP — Used for medicinal purposes, oz. 3Sc.; pkt- Sc. 
HOREHOUND — For medicinal purposes. 
LAVENDER — A popular aromatic herb. 
POT MARIGOLD— For seasoning. 
POT MARJORAM— For seasoning. 
ROSEMARY— An aromatic herb. 
oz. 
oz 
60c.; 
oz. 60c.; 
oz. 60c. 
oz. 3Sc.; pkt. Sc. 
60c.; pkt. Sc. 
pkt. 5c. 
pkt. Sc. 
pkt. Sc. 
SWEET MARJORAM— For seasoning, i lb. 40c.; oz. 20c.; 
pkt. Sc. 
SUMMER SAVORY— For seasoning, i lb. 40c.; oz. 20c.; 
pkt. Sc. 
SAVORY, WINTER— For seasoning, oz. 25c.; pkt. Sc. 
SAGE — l,ea\es and tups of shoots are used for dressing and 
in sauces, lb. $1.75; J- lb. SOc; oz. 20c.; pkt. Sc. 
SAFFRON— oz. 25c.; pkt. Sc. 
SORREL, BROAD LEAVED— oz. ISc: pkt. Sc. 
SCARIOLE — Used in salads, oz. ISc; pkt. 5c. 
TANSY— cz. 60c.; pkt. Sc. 
THYME, SUMMER— For seasoning, etc. J lb. 90c.; oz. 
30c.; pkt. 5c. 
THYME, WINTER— For seasoning, oz. 30c.; pkt. Sc. 
WILD RICE — (Zizania Aquatica) — Grown in marshes %nd swamps- 
Wild ducks and other water fowl feed on it. Directions on appli- 
MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS 
cation. Lb. 2Sc.; if by mail 30c. 
FLAX SEED — For sowing, feeding and medicinal purposes. 
POP CORN— Best white, lOc. per lb.; 3 lbs. 25c. 
GIANT RUSSIAN SUNFLOWER— lb. lOc; 3 lbs. 2Sc. 
EVERGREEN BROOM CORN— Per lb. lOc; 10 lbs. 90e. 
•OTTDT\ 0"I7"l7r\0 CANARY— Re-cleaned, lb. lOc; 3 lbs. 25c. 
Dll\.U OXLJI/UO LETTUCE .SEED— oz. Sc. 
MILLET— lb. Sc. RAPE— lb. lOc; 3 lbs. 2Sc. 
MIXED BIRDSEED — Our standard mixture, fresh re-cleaned seed. lb. lOc; 3 lbs. 2Sc. 
MIXED SEED FOR PARROTS— lb. lOc; 3 lbs. for 25c. 
Prices for large quantities on application. 
lb. Sc.; $2 per bush, choice re-cleaned. 
HEMP- 
MAW- 
-Ib. lOc. 
lb. 25c. 
3 lbs. 2Sc. 
SEEDLING VEGETABLE PLANTS 
ASPARAGUS- 3 years old $1.50 per 100 
CABBAGE— In variety SO " 
CELERY- Transplanted 1.00 " 
CUCUMBER 25 per pot 
MONTREAL NUTMEG MELON 25 " 
TOMATO— Seedlings 25c. per doz., 1.25 per 100 
ASPARAGUS— 2 years old $1.00 per 100 
CAULIFLOWER 1.00 " 
CELERY— Seedlings 75 " 
EQQ PLANT 25 per pot 
TOMATO— Large transplanted plants 2.50 per 100 
Pot grown 40 per doz. 
