22 Garden Seeds 
Pop Corn is a very profitable crop, yields well even in unfavorable seasons and 
there is aliiays a jcood market for it. IVlay be planted Quite late in season, wiiicli 
is anotlier advantag:^- Plant at rate of 5 to 8 
pounds per acre in d>;ills 3 feet apart, drop¬ 
ping- seed 1% feet apart in the rows. Or 
plant in hills, using 4 to 6 pounds of seed 
per acre. Cultivate the same as field corn. 
South American Mushroom 
Also sold as T. N. T. This is the new va¬ 
riety which has taken the country by 
storm. When popped, the kernels are larger 
than any other sort and are of a rich 
creamy yellow color. They are nearly round 
or mushroom shaped, hence the name. The 
flavor is something new in pop corn dnd 
is truly delicious. The stalks grow 6 to 8 
feet tall and produce two and often three 
large ears which are 9 inches long or 
over. The kernels are deep orange in color, 
nearly round in shape and smooth. Michi¬ 
gan Grown Seed: Pkt., 10c; lb., SSc; 3 lbs., 
90c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.50. 
Monarch White Rice 
Everybody knows the old variety named White Rice. 
Our strain is an improvement, with large ears, and ears 
are more abundantly produced. We found many stalks in 
our fields that had three to four nice, well developed ears 
to each stalk. Pkt.. 10c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c, prepaid.—^Not 
prepaid, 10 lbs., .$2.50. 
Black Beauty 
A new kind which ripens earlier than any other sort, 
and yields very heavily. Ears are medium size and the 
kernels rounded and smooth. Pops large and is decidedly 
tender and crisp. Although the kernels are black, they 
show up nice and white when popped. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c; 
3 lbs., 75c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.00. 
Australian Hulless 
The Quality Pop Com—Also known in some sections as 
Japanese Rice, Tom Thumb or Bumble Bee Pop Com. The 
Australian Hulless is a dwarf growing Corn, a heavy 
yielder of attractive ears, peculiar in form, being nearly 
as thick as long. The kernels are long, slim and pearly 
white in color. Its crowning merit is its popping quality, 
fine flavor and absence of hull or shell. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30o; 
3 lbs., 75c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.00. 
Queen’s Golden 
An Old Favorite. The stalks grow 6 feet high and the 
large ears are produced in abundance. The ears are larger 
than other varieties; of rich orange-yellow color and the 
kernels are round and smooth. It pops perfectly white. 
Pkt., 5c; lb., 25c; 3 lbs., 65c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 10 
lbs., $1.50. 
“Last year I ordered seeds from you and also sent for some of the same va¬ 
rieties fom another firm. They were planted side by ^de and I sure was sur¬ 
prised when your seeds did extra zvell and the others never made a stand and 
never did amount to anything. From now on I’m planting only Isbell’s Seeds. 
OLIVER BULTMAN, Batesville, Indiana. 
Eggplant 
Sow the seed in hotbed, in March; transplant when 3 inches high. Set 
out in garden after danger of frost is past, in rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet 
apart in the row. The plants will produce an average of 5 to 8 fruits, on 
rich soil up to 10 fruits. They require rich soil. Dust plants with Slug Shot 
to keep off the bugs. One ounce of seed for 1000 plants, 5 ounces per acre. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED EARGE PURPLE (Spineless). Standard sort 
both in the North and the South. The large size and fine quality of 
and its extreme productiveness make it most profitable. Plants large, fruit 
oval; color, dark purple. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., 40c; % lb., $1.25. 
BLACK BEAUTY.—Best for the northern states. It is the earliest good 
market variety. Average weight 2 to 3 pounds. It is dwarf growing. Reaay 
for table in 135 days. Pkt., 10c; % ox., 25c; oz., 35c; ^ lb., $1.15. 
Cress 
This plant is grown extensively for salad. 
Plant seed thickly in shallow drills 12 inches 
apart, in the spring, and for a succession 
every two weeks. 
FINE CURLED OR PEPPER GRASS.— 
Quick growing; leaves finely cut and feath¬ 
ery, ornamental, crisp and pungent; very re¬ 
freshing. Ready for table in 30 days. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; lb., 25c; lb., 75c, prepaid. 
WATER CRESS.—Highly esteemed as a 
salad during spring and fall. Also used as 
a garnishing for meats during the winter. 
Sow the seed in cool, moist soil in early 
spring or if a shallow running streain or 
ditch is near, the seed may be sown within 
the same near the bank. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; 
1/4 lb., $1.25. 
Collards 
A loose-leaved plant of the Cabbage family. 
A hardy and excellent vegetable for winter 
use. Sow from March until July as directed 
for Cabbage. Set plants out in rows 3 feet 
apart, and 2 feet apart in the rows. One ounce 
of seed for 100 feet of drill, 4 ounces will pro¬ 
duce enough plants to set an acre. 
GEORGIA, SOUTHERN, or CREOLE.— 
We offer the true white or green stemmed 
sort so extensively used in the South, where it 
furnishes an abundance of food for the table 
or for stock. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c: 
lb., 70c. 
Cardoon 
The stems, after being blanched like celery, are used for stews, soups 
and salads, served like Asparagus. Sow early in spring, thin to 18 in. 
apart. 1 ounce of seed for 100 feet of drill. Blanch the stalks like 
celery or store in dark cellar for blanching. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % lb., 
90c; lb., $3.00, prepaid. 
Chives 
Chives. 
New York 
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p ant. 
An onion-like plant, which by 
some is highly esteemed for use as 
a salad, and the green stems afford 
a very pleasant onion fiavor for 
soups. The plant also makes an 
excellent ornamental garden bed 
edging, which may frequently be 
cut, a new growth of leaves appear¬ 
ing soon after each cutting. The 
seed may be sown in rows in the 
garden or in boxes and transplanted. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; % lb., $2.00, pre- 
paid. Chives plants, per clump, 25c, 
prepaid. 
Dandelion 
LARGE-LEAVED FRENCH.—The 
young leaves are useful for “greens” 
and are very popular as a spring 
tonic. Sow seed as soon as ground 
can be worked, in rows one foot 
apart. The plants are perennial and 
are perfectly hardy. Pkt., 10c; % 
oz., 30c; oz., 50c; 44 lb., $1.50. 
Seeds 
Isbells 
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GROW SOME POP CORN FOR POPPING 
ISBELL SEED COMPANY 
Australian Hulless— 
The Quality Pop Corn. 
