HO 
JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. 
J\G RIGU LcTU RA I sJS EE DS. 
To hose interested 'll high grade farm seeds, the following will prove interesting. Ill this lino we ofTer but few sorts, 
•uly such as have special merits, and they can be relied upon for all that is claimed for them. 
or Jjlicence, (ciant ciovcr.) 
(THE GREATEST t'KKTII.lZI.NG AND FOHAGE PI. A NT. 
This plant has been 
thoroughly tested in all 
C rtsof the country, and 
s proved to be one of 
the most valuable prod¬ 
ucts of the soil. The fol¬ 
lowing are its principal 
points of merit: 
1 st. It is such a rapid 
grower that it yields 
three enormous crops of 
hay in a season, maturing 
its first crop iu about 
two months from the 
time growl li commences. 
'Phe second crop will ma¬ 
ture iu six weeks from 
the time of cutting, and 
the third iu five weeks. 
2 d. Itwiilthriveondry, 
barren, sandy soil where 
no other vegetation will 
grow at all. 
ad. 1 I s strong roots go 
down into the ground 
more than twenty feet, 
and if there is moisture 
or fertilizing ingredients 
not on I he surface, it will 
find it and bring them 
up, resulting in a rank 
top growth, so that 
4th, when plowed un¬ 
der it proves the greatest 
of all fertilizers, and poor 
worthless soil can, iu a 
short time, be made rich 
and productive without 
a penny's worth of ma¬ 
nure or other fertilizers. 
5th. It stands erect, 
never lodging or fulling 
down like ordinary' clov¬ 
er, and outyields it t wo 
to one, and is good for 
two or three crops per 
year for ten years with¬ 
out renewing. 
6 th. Cattle eat it en¬ 
tirely up with great rel¬ 
ish, hut like red clover i t 
will bloat them if allowed 
to eat heavily of it while 
green. 
Culture. — Sow fifteen 
pounds to theacre, eitiier 
alone or with oats or 
with ot her grain. I f sown 
on very poor land, clear 
sand or gravel, sow twen¬ 
ty pounds to the acre. It 
is not recommended for 
land that is very wet anil 
soggy. Cut when in full 
bloom. It is entirely 
hardy* in all parts. 
Price per trial packet 10c.; lb., 50c.: nibs., $2.00, postpaid; 
by express, 1" lbs., $2.50: 100 lbs., $20.00. 
Xe\V Japanese Buckwheat. 
In 1883 a Japanese genl Inman scut a thimbleful of 1 lie seed 
to a friend residing ill New Jersey', from which a little seed 
was saved, and in 18S5 a half-bushel. From this half-bushel 
in 1880, the crop was forty huslids. Sown the same day as I lie 
Silver Hull, it ripened a week earlier and yielded almost as 
much again. From one grain planted in a garden the pro¬ 
duct was 850 Iui'B kkunki.s. The kernels are at least twice 
the size of those of anv other variety; in color they are also 
distinct, being of a rich, dark shade of brown. The flour 1 
made from it is equal in quality* to that of any other buck- j 
wheat, while it is much more productive than any other, 1 
and succeeds well as far north as Canada. As the straw is 
heavier and it branches more, it does not need to be sown as 
thickly as other kinds. Package, lOcts.; lb., 40 cts., 
postpaid, by mail, lly express, peek, $ 1 , 110 ; bushel, $ 2 . 00 . 
Gopr, Hickory King- 
A pure white dent Corn, with the smallest cob and largest 
wain known. It can well be called the Giant Corn for it 
I rows fifteen feet hijrh. It is a great y folder, each stalk 
hearing: two or three enormous ears. Pkt., 10c.; qt JJUc. 
Xe\V Brazilian JTloWer Gorp. 
This is claimed to be the most wonderful variety of grain 
ever introduced. When ground and bolted like wheat, it 
makes a flour unsurpassed in quality, while it? productive¬ 
ness is truly marvelous. The ears are seven to nine inches 
long, small cob, well filled with beautiful white kernels, and 
from four to eight ears are produced on every stalk. It is 
fully* equal if not superior to the best varieties of Sweet 
Corn for boiling and roasting in a green state, being exceed¬ 
ing sweet, rich, juicy and delicious. 1 1 is further claimed to 
produce live times as much Hour to the acre as wheat, being 
equally as good as tlio best wheat Hour for bread making 
and all culinary purposes. Though our experience with 
this wonderful novelty is limited, we arc satisfied that it is 
in every respect all that is claimed for it. 1'kt., 10c., pt„ 30c.; 
qt., 50c. 
Tobacco, Persian Mhscatelle. 
We do not believe in the use of Tobacco, except for the 
destruction of insects and as an ornamental plant. Yet all 
of our customers will not agree with us, and if they must 
use it, we advise them to try this new sort, which is the best 
of all, an exceedingly ornamental plant, and so early it can 
bo grown iu any State. It is from the gardens of the King 
of Persia. The grower says of it: “ it is one of the earliest 
varieties we have, of remarkable strong and vigorous 
growth, attaining the height of five to seven feet. The stalks 
are strong and heavy, thickly set with leaves, many of them 
measuring three and a half to four and a half feet in length, 
with proportionate width; in fact, some of them were 
almost large enough to cover the body' of a fair sized man. 
The leaves are unusually small ribbed, very elastic, of finest 
possible texture, and when properly cured, of a light brown 
color and of mild flavor; cannot help bringing the highest 
price in the market.” l’kt., 10c.; oz.., 50c.; lb., $5.00. 
Mblct, Gaqary B^'d- 
This is a plant useful in many ways. First, it is valuable as 
an ornamental grass, the long heads of rich yellow grain (15 
to 20 inches long) being exceedingly graceful and beautiful 
for large bouquets or vases of dried everlasting flowers, 
autumn leaves or grasses lor winter decoration. Secondly, 
the seed is most valuable food for canaries or other birds, 
and is cheaply raised, a packet of seed producing many 
pounds, with little or no attention. Thirdly, it is a most 
valuable grain to raise for stock or fowls, outyielding oats 
two to one, and is greatly relished by all animals. It Is also 
a valuable fodder plant for feeding green or making hay. 
The plants grow about three feet high, its long graceful 
beads of grain being very ornamental for clumps or masses. 
Sown iu May it ripens in August, and cau be cutauy time 
after the heads have turned yellow, or they can be left 
standing for a long time. This plant is destined to be grown 
universally from Maine to California as soon as its merits 
are known. Try it for your fowls or birds, and you will 
ever after grow it abundantly. It gives an enormous yield. 
See cut, page 78. Per packet, 5c.; oz., 10c.; lb., $1.00. 
Japup Peas. 
A new forage plant of great value. Also valuable for 
grinding lo feed to all kinds of stock. Sown on good ground 
they will produce an enormous crop of vine, which when cut 
ami dried is a most excellent hay. it gives such a great 
yield that it is one of the cheapest buys to produce, it is 
likewise valuable for feeding green or for filhngsilos. The 
seed is eaten greedily by all kinds of stock and fowls,either 
raw, ground or cooked. It is already largely grown in 
North Carolina where it is prized above all other forage 
ilants, and is bound to become a universal favorite, espcc- 
ully iu the South. We are fortunate in having a limited 
quantity of seed to offer at 10c. per pkt.; 25c. per pt.; or yb 
express at $ 2.00 (»‘r peck. 
One packet each of the 7 sorts. :70 cents. 
ALFALFA. 
