CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS, 
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The Firnt Thirty-two Pagea of this C italogue Contain our Twentieth Century NovelHea and SpeeitMy 
List. Don't Fail to Read. 
C0LL/IRD5. 
|Gekman— SBlatterfo^I. Spanish— Cabu. Frbnch— Cho«Cabu. 
True Southern or Creole — This is the variety so extensively 
b«e<] in the S 'Uth, where it furnishes fln abundance of food for 
l)oth man and beast. Forms a large, loose, open head, or a mass 
fcf k-aves on a tall stem. Freezing improves their quality. Sow thick 
In drills, in rich ground, transplanting when four Inches high, and 
Ihio to two or three feet apart in the row, when the proper size. 
■Pkt. 5e, oz. lOo, Vi lb. 25c, lb. 80o 
Oeorg'ia— Pkt. 6c, oz. lOc, 'A lb 25c, lb 75o. 
D/IflDELION. 
KGG PLANT. 
iiiKMAN— SSiDeiijaffil. French— Pissenlit. Spanish— Amargon. 
This Is a hardy perennial plant, resembling Kndivc, and afifurds 
I- of the earliest and most healthful spring greens or salads. Sow 
tarly in spring in drills 13 inches apart, and thin out to 6 inches in 
:hc drills. The following spring it will be fit for use. The roots, 
when dried and roasted, are used in some sections as a substitute for 
:oflee. When grown for the roots, sow in September, cultivate well 
luring the lall and the following summer, and the roots will be fit to 
3ig in October. 
American Improved — The standard sort. Largely gro^'vn in 
this country, Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, Vi lb $1.75. 
French Thick Leaved— The best for general use. Pkt. 5o, oz. 
30o. Vilb. $1.00. 
EQQ PLANT. 
German— (Sierpflanje. French— Aubergine. 
Spanish— Bercngeua. 
CXTLTURE— The Egg Plant will thrive 
well in any good garden soil ; succeeds best 
in a deep, wnrm, rith soil, and full exposure 
to the sun. Sow in hot-bed very early in the 
spring; transplant two and one-half feet 
apart each way after weather becomes 
settled and warm. If no hot-bed is at hand, 
^plants may be started in pots or boxes. 
Black Pekin— The fruit of this variety is 
^iet black, fine grain and delicate flavor; very 
prolific and desirable for market gardeners 
Pkt. lOc. oz. 40.-. % lb. $1.50, lb. $4.50. 
Early Long Purple— Much smaller than 
the New York Iniprovtd. verj' early and T)ro- 
ictive; fruitlong,dark,riih purple, good quality. Pkt, 5c,oz.S0c, 
Vi lb. 60o, lb. $2.00. 
New York Improved — The best in cultivation; large, rotind, 
dark purple, and very productive; is the main sort used for both 
market and family use, and in the South. Pkt. lOo, oz. 40o. W. lb 
81.25, lb. $4.00. 
ENDIVE. 
German— (SnbiDieit. French— Chicoree. 
Swedish— Cikorie. Spanish— Endivia. 
CULTURE— Sow in June, July and August. Cover lightly. Wben 
Bp thin out to 8 inches apart, and give a good watering afterward. 
If dry. When the leaves are six or eight inches long, blanch by 
Eatheringin the hand and tying together near the top with yarn 
or bast. This must be done when quite dry or they will rot. At 
the approach of winter take up c.-refallv with a ball of earth to each 
plant, and place close together in frame or cellar for use. 
Broad Leaved Batavian — Almost exclusively used in soups. 
Leaves broad, thick, plain or slightlv wrinkled. Pkt 6c, oz. 15c. 
V* lb. 40o, lb. $1 60 
, Green Curled— Very hardy, with curled, dark green leaves. Pkt. 
5c, oz, 15c, Vi lb 40o. lb. $1.40. 
French Curled Moss — Handsomely curled, fine qnalitv, a desir- 
•ble .'iort. Pkt. 5o, oz. 20c, >41b. eOc. lb.$2. ■ 
White Curled— Most desirable. Resembles the green curled, ex- 
cept in color. Should be used when young: tinted white. Pkt. 6o. 
01. 15c, H lb. 40o, lb. $1.50. 
A bulbous rooted plant, with a strong, penetrating odor, but 
much esteemed by some for flavoring soups, stews, etc. Prepare the 
jround the same as for onions, and plant the bulbs in drills 8 inches 
»part, and 4. inches apart in the rows, and cover 2 inches deep. When 
he leaves turn yellow, take up the bulbs and dry in the shade, and 
ay them up in a dry loft as you would onions. Bulbs, 14 lb. 15o, 
lo. 40c. 
HORSE R/1DIJH. 
Horse Radish produces no seed, but is grown from pieces of the 
rootn. Culture — Mark off rows two ami one-half leet apart In rich, 
noist, well-prepared TSround, and set the pieces of roots eighteen 
inches apart in the rows, vertically, the small end down, and the top 
One to three inches below the surface. Cultivate thoroughly until 
the tops cover the ground, when their shade will keep down the 
weeds. Small Roots, lOo each, 40c per dozen, postpaid, 
""eight or express at purchaser's expense, $1 per lOO- 
By 
Indian River, Mlehisran- 1 wish to sav that last season we 
got seeds of your Solid South Cabbage, aid it was the finest late va- 
riety we have ever raised here. MKS. H. B. LAUTERMAN. 
Neosho Falls. Kas. — Your Pansy seed last year proved so satia- 
^toryand so true to name that I will try them again this year, 
•"""g perfect confidence in your firm. M. C. McKINLKY. 
HERB5. 
CULTURE— Nearly all kinds of herbs thrive best on rich, sandy 
soil that has been well pulverized and is free from weed seeds. Young 
plants are usually very delicate and easily choked out by weed*. 
Seed may be sown in the spring after all danger of frost is over, and 
as soon as the weather is settled and the earth warm, in drills sixtees 
inches apart, taking pains tiiat the soil is fine a .d pressed firmly 
over the seed. Most herbs should be cut when in bloom, wilted in 
the sun and thoroughly dried in the shade. Our list includes the va- 
rieties which are generally used and are themost easily grown Every gar- 
den should have some of the herb > lor culinary or medicinal purposes. 
Anise— Pkt. 6c. oz. lOo. 
Basil Sweet— Pkt. 5c. oz, 20c 
Fennel— Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc. 
Horehound— Pkt. 6c, oz. 25c. 
Savory— Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. 
Sweet Marjoram— Pkt. 5o, oz. 
20c. 
Balm— Pkt. 5o, oz. 25o. 
Borage— Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. . 
Hyssop— Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. 
Sage— Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. 
Tansy— Pkt. 6c. oz. 30o. 
Bene— Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. 
Dill— Pkt. 5c, oz. lOo, 
Rue— Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. 
Saffron— Pkt. 6c, oz. 20o. 
Thyme— Pkt. 5c, oz. 30o. 
Caraway —Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. 
Coriander— Pkt. 5c, oz. lOo. 
Lavender — Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c. 
Rosemary— Pkt, 5c, oz. 40c. 
Wormwood — Pkt. 5c, oz. 25o. 
KOHL R/IBI. 
German— jfo^[ diahi. French— Chou Rave. 
Spanish— Col de nabo. 
An intermediate vegetable between the Cabbage and Turnip. The 
stem above the groundswells into a bulb some what resembling a 'omip 
'! his again is crowned with leaves. The edible partis the bulb, which is 
dressed and served like turnips, and is very delicate and tinder w hen 
young. It is very hardy, withstands severe drought, and is a good 
keeper. 
CULTURE — Sow in spring in rows eighteen 
inches apart, alterward thinning the plants to 
eight or ten inches. If the weather is suitable 
the thinnings may be planted, but it is consid- 
ered difficult to transplant. Keep the weeds 
down, and when the thickened stems above 
f round are two or three inches through they arc 
t to eat, ahd should be used at once, being 
tough when old. 
Early White Vienna — Best early variety 
for table; bulbs white, handsome, small; highly 
esteemed by market gardeners. Pkt, 5c, oz. 
20c, % lb. 60o, lb. $175. 
Early Purple — Very similar to the last, ex- 
cept in color, which is a bright purple. A des^ir- 
able sort. Pkt. 5o, oz. 20c, M lb. 60c, lb. $2. 
I^rire Qreen — A late variety that is largely grown lor feedingstock. 
The bulbs often weigh seven or eight pounds each, and are of a whitish 
green color. Pkt. 6o,oz. lOo, 14 lb. S5c, lb. $1.25. 
LEEK. 
German— Saud^. French— Poireau. 
Swedish — Purjolok. Spanish— Puerro. 
CULTURE — The Leek is very hardy and easily cultivated. It suc- 
ceeds best in alight but well enriched soil. Sow as early in spring aa 
practicable, in drills one inch deep and one foot apatt. When six or 
eight inches high they may be transplanted in rows ten inches apart 
each way, as deep as possible, that the neck, being covered, may he 
blanched. They belong to the onion family, and in some sections are 
prelerred to that vegetable. 
American Broad Flag— This variety is more , 
largely used in this country than any other. Plants | 
strong, with broad leaves, growing only on two 
sides. Pkt. 6c, oz. lOc, Vi lb. 80c, lb. $1. 
Large Carentan— A most excellent hardy vn-B 
ricty. We recommend it as being of very superiorl 
quality. Grows to a large size end remains a long ' 
time in fine condition. P kt. 5c, oz. 20c, !4lb. 45o. 
lb. $1 50. 
Musselburgh — Stem shorter than the preced- 
ing varieties, large bulbs, leaves broad and very 
nnid, sp^adinglike a fan. Pkt. 6c, oz. 20o, Vi lb. lbbk 
London Flag — One of the oldest and best varieties in cultivation, 
hardy and fine for winter use. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, Vt lb. 30c. lb. $1. 
Large Rouen — The best for forcing, and grows to an immense size. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, H lb. 50c, lb. $175. 
KOHL RABI. 
THE PRACTICAL HORSE AND CATTLE DOCTOR. 
Given Free with a $2.00 Order. 
Many a valuable horse or cow has been lost because the owner, hav- 
ing little or no knowledge upon the subject, was unable to promptlj 
diagnose the malady, an<l apply the prop r remedies in tune. This book 
was written by two distinguished veterinarians, one a specialist in dis- 
eases of the horse, the other in those of the cow. It describes the 
symptoms of every disease with which horses and cattle are afflicted, 
and in such a plain and thorough manner that the malad y will be readily 
detected. It also gives the cau*e o( every (iisease, a knowlcdt-e of which 
in many cases will avert the evil ; and it likewise contains pl'<in and ex- 
plicit directions for the treatment of every known disease of the horse or 
cow, as well as the correction of all uttruly and vicious habits, etc. It is 
a complete treatise, covering the whole subject as fnllv as books at ten 
times its cost. Every owner of a horse or cow should possess a copy, 
and have it constantly at hand for reference. 
IlV'S SfifirtS PrP.naill ""^ prices quoted in our Catalogue we prepay postage on a'l seeds ordered by packet, ounce, quarter pound, pound 
J -> >jvuuj 1 ii;|7utu. pint or quart. On seeds in larger quantities, or offered by express or freight, purchaser pays the charges. 
