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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 is 
to our best interests to send out only such stock as- 
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. 
BLOOD TURNIP. 
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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, 50c. 
IMPROVED LONG DARK RED—This is the 
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 rich 
carmine, and in quality it is sweet and tender. A first- 
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 WORTZBL. 
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 thatj=j 
can be produced. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 40c., post-v- 
paid. By express, 4 qts., 65c.; pk., $1.25; bus., $4.25.jt] 
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 
stringless. Pkt., 10c.: pt., 30c.: qt., 50e., postpaid. 
By express, 4 qts., 80c.; pk., $1.50; bus., $5.25. 
DAVIS’ KIDNEY WAX.—This is the business 
man’s bean ; one of the very best for market gardeners 
and canners. It is a wax-podded variety, almost en¬ 
tirely rust-proof, and white-seeded. It is handsome, 
prolific and profitabie, 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 is 
adapted to home use and market. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 30 c.; 
qt., 50c.. postpaid. By 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., 30 c. ; 
qt., 50c., postpaid. By express, 4 qts., 90c.; pk., $ 1 . 60 ; 
bus., $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 heans. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 40 c., 
postpaid. By express, 4 qts., 90c.; pk., $1.75; bus.,. 
$5.00. 
