CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS. 
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P LEASE p EAOl 0 >* REFULLY. 
.v O 3^ The wonaerful popularity ot seefls grown in the North hasNindticed many of the leading dealers 
JNlOrtJIGrn ^^irOlDn iSeGuS. to contract lor their seed in this section of the country; their ability to withstand drought, to- 
gether with their earlluess and high germinating qnalities, have made them so valuable that many ol the largest gardeners will use nothing 
hut Northern Grown Seeds. „_„_„™™_.__i_— 
^Vio Rrtcf '^""^ ^ sood 
1 riw le)«I>l lor our customers 
and we reall/.e thi:i as much as any 
of our largest market gardeners, 
and we know there is not a firm in 
the world who are more particular 
regarding the purity of ineir seeds 
than we are, but still lil;e all 
other seedsmen we do not give any 
r 
Big Discount on Seeds in Packets. 
Purchasers remitting $1.00 may select seeds in pkts. amounting to $1.30 
2.00 '• " " •' 2-60 
.. 3 " " '" " 3.90 
- 4.00 " - " " • " 5.20 
On all amounts above i5.00. 30c additional for each dolly's worth. 
If you order from us we can save 
you money. This we know for we 
are extensive growers of seeds, 
plants and fruits, and that, of 
course, gives us an advantage over 
those Arms who dei)eud on the mar- 
i. ket for their .stocks, and at the same 
waiTauty, "express or ImplTed.'aVut if the purchaser does not accept them ill time insures our customers against the chance of biiylng seed which jKir- 
on these conditions they must bo returned at once. We cannot warx'ant I haps has been on the market for years and is utterly worthless, vvoaiwajs 
them as too much depends on the season, soil and care given them, and 11 test the seeds as soon as received from our.growers so thatnothlng can 
'«verr person of judgment can see this as well as ourselves. W possibly be sent out that Is not thoroughly first class in every particular. 
0,i». Qrtrt;^t? 13/>e»«rti;? At the prices quoted in our catalogue we prepay postage on all seeds ordered by packet, ounce, quarter 
Ur i)eeaS l^OStpaia. powa. pouHd, pint or quart. On seeds In larger quantities, or ottered by express and freight, pur- 
r5,,v, r\;^^/.» 'Sii^^J, It will pay you to order direct from us as we are growers, and what you receive will be thoroughly- 
l&VL^ UireCt front OrOtOerS. nrst class and you win avoid the disappointment which so oiteu tollows the sowing of seeds whicli 
are purchased at stores throughout the country, seeds which in many oases have been under the counter for years and are worse than worthless. 
a« 5!«Jrt11irtAM» ^ti is one who profits by the experience of others. The thousands and thousands of customers we supply 
n arixeUlQGnt ^araener with our Northern Grown Seeds every year certainly shows they are increasing in popularity every 
season, and will in time be sown in preference to any others by every wideawake gardener and farmer. To those who have never tried our Northern 
Grown Seeds we only ask that you give them a fair trial thLs year .and we know you will wonder why you did not use them before. Remember a trial 
Is all we ask, our seeds will do the rest, and you will thank us for urging you to try them. 
Oi^ O.^Y.rtr.i'n All through this catalogue will be found "Special Offers" and "Low Priced Collections" of Seeds, Plants, 
iSly ie>"ryClin Vi-0"«CX10nS. Fruits, Etc. These great bargains are offered to induce those who have never ordered from US to 
give us at least a share of their patronage this season. Of course, all our old friends and patrons who have dealt with us for years are entitled to 
these offers, and we trust they v.-ilf also call the attention of their friends to our offers and assist us In increasing our business. 
ARTICHOKE. 
Large Orecn Qlobe.— The best for general cul- 
tivation and therefore the only seed we offer. 
Pkt. 6c, oz. 25c, a lb. 75c, lb. $3.00. 
ARTICHOKE BOOT. 
ARTICHOKE ROOTS. 
Giant White.— The great food for hogs. These 
are grown from tubers the same as potatoes, 
and are the finest food that can be raised for 
hogs and sheep, as thev prefer them to anything. 
This, together with their wonderful yield, oiK) to 
l,iXX) bushels to the acre, makes them by far the 
cheapest as well its the most valuable feed for 
this class ot stock. They need not be dug in the 
fall, simply turn in the hogs and they will root 
them up very quickly. Of course, they can be 
dug and fed later in the sea.son if you so desire. 
No farmer •v'ho has any hc^gs or sheep can afford 
to be without the Oiarit White Artichoke, which 
is the heaviest vielrter and best variety givwn. 
By mail postpaid, pound 30c, 4 pounds ll.OO. I3y 
express or freight at purchaser's expense, peck, 
$1.00, bu. $2.75, barrel of 8 bus. (enough for one 
acre), $6.00. 
ASPARAGUS. 
Conover's Colossal.— A standard variety and 
the oldest asparagus we know of. Very fine 
quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, M lb aoc, lb. 5 jc. 
Palmetto.— An enormous yielder. earlier and 
larger than Conover's Colossal. Very popular 
in theKast and extensively grown for the Now 
York and liostou markets. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 
M lb. 40c, lb. 181 25. 
Barr's Mammoth.— Since the introduction of 
this grand variety a few years since, it has been 
almost impossible to grow sufficient seed to till 
orders so great has been the demand. It comes 
in earlier and grows more than twice as large 
as Conover's Colossal. Pkt. Sc. oz. ISc, H lb. 
40c, lb. $1.25. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 
"We can supply roots in season and would atl- 
vise all who can do so to plant them. 
Conover's Colossal.— Uy mail, postpaid, 25 for 
•iOc. Uv express at your expense, 26 for 30c, 100 
for $1.00, 
Palmetto.— By mall, postpaid. 25 for SOc. By 
express at your expense, 25 for 35c, 100 for $1.25. 
Barr's Mammoth.— By mall, postpaid, 25 for 
50c. l!y express at your expense, iiS for 40c, 100 
for $1.25, 
BROCCOLI. 
Very much like the 
cauliflower but hardier 
and preferred by many j 
to that vegetable. 
Large White Cape. 
The best largo ht^aded | 
white variety. Pkt. 5c. 
oz. SOc, M lb. 91. OO. 
Purple Cape. — Very 
fine for use in the North ' 
and more extensively 
grown. Pkt. Sc, oz. 
SOc, H lb. $1.00. BROCCOLI. 
Borecole, or Kale. 
A splendid vegetable tor winter use. Sow in 
April, May or June, and cultivate same as cab- 
bage. 
Dwarf German Green. — ^Very hardy, makes fine 
greens and is grown by our (}ennan gardeners 
aud patrons in preference to any other variety. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, <A lb. 25c, lb. $1.00. 
Tall Scotch. - l''oli,age deeply friuge<l. color, 
purplish red. Pkt. Sc, oz. 10c, H lb. 25c, lb. 
$1.00. 
Brussels Sprouts. 
A grand vegetable for win- 
ter, producing an abundance 
of shoots resembling small 
cabbages. The culture Is the 
same as for caulidowcr. 
Improved Dwarf.— The best 
variety grown. Flavor Is ex- 
cellent, possessing none of 
that coarseness found In 
some sorts. Pkt. Sc, oz. ISCs 
lb. 40c, lb. $1.60, 
