Foreword 1935 
A GARDENING catalogue, that is really representative of the choicest and best products in the 
various departments of Horticulture, requires a tremendous effort on the part of those who assist 
in its preparation, for it is apparent that it cannot be the work of one individual. The mere printing 
and illustrating is nothing as compared with the work involved in the preparation of the text. An 
organization such as ours, where each department is managed by a capably trained and efficient execu¬ 
tive, must show continual progress all along the line through its offerings to the gardening public, in 
order to maintain its well-established reputation as a reliable and responsible institution. 
We aim to keep all our departments up to date. We include those items that show merit over older 
but similar types, which are discarded. Whether it be a flower, vegetable, plant or tree, each is given its 
true interpretation in color, size, character and general utility. 
Research in Lilies alone has brought us in contact with some 110 or 115 varieties gathered in the 
distant regions of every continent in the world; these have been carefully classified, described and 
illustrated and are offered to our American friends, in such a comprehensive form, that the merest 
amateur can have lilies in his garden that were previously unheard of. Many of them are listed in this 
catalogue, but complete descriptions are given in our book "Consider the Lilies” devoted to Lilies ex¬ 
clusively (see page 69). 
We invite inquiries from those seeking advice on Horticulture as we have in our establishment 
experts who are well qualified to impart information. It may be possible that there are many articles 
not enumerated in our comprehensive list but as we have extensive sources of supply an inquiry will 
bring the desired information and lowest quotation on high grade stock. 
W. E. MARSHALL 8C CO. INC. 
LANDSCAPE DEPARTMENT 
The advice of Donald E. Marshall is available without charge to all regular or prospec¬ 
tive customers of our firm. Reasonable fees charged for planting and design. If you want 
a new Rose Garden, Dily Garden, Perennial Border or any landscape feature, let us help 
you select, place and plant it properly. 
It is to the interest of our customers and ourselves that the material we sell is properly 
planted. 
SPECIALTIES IN VEGETABLES 
BEAN. The Prince. An extremely long podded English variety, producing a wonderful crop of ten¬ 
der green beans. For exhibition or home garden it cannot be excelled. % pint 60c., pint $1.00, 
quart $2.00. 
BEET. Winter Keeper. As the name implies, this is a wonderful variety for winter storage. The 
beets are almost globe shaped with dark red flesh which is sweet and tender at all times. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 40c., Vi lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 
CORN. Marshall’s Early Golden Sugar. A new introduction from Canada of distinct merit. The golden 
ears are six inches long, eight rowed, very sweet and 10 days earlier than Golden Bantam. 
Heights only 4 feet. An excellent variety for the home garden. Pkt. 15c., % pt. 50c., pt. $1.00, 
qt. $1.75. 
CORN. Golden Cross Bantam. A wilt resistant variety with all the good qualities of Golden Ban¬ 
tam. % pt. 40c., pt. 70c., qt. $1.25, 4 qts. $4.50. 
CORN. Golden Country Gentleman or Golden Cream. A cross between Golden Bantam and Country 
Gentleman with their excellent qualities. It will mature about ten days later than Golden 
Bantam. Ears about the same size as Golden Bantam with a zigzagged golden yellow grain. 
Pint 40c., qt. 70c. 
CUCUMBER. Chinese Long. A remarkable Cucumber from China. The fruits are very long, 12 inches 
and over. The flesh is very tender, white, excellent for slicing and salads. Pkt. 10c., oz. 50c. 14 
lb. $1.50. 
LETTUCE. Marshall’s Matchless. The sweetest and most delicate flavored variety in existence. It 
is a cross between a head variety and the cos type with leaves resembling a deer tongue. 
When once you have tried this exquisite variety you will grow no other. Pkt. 25c., oz. $1.00. 
MELON. Marshall’s Matchless. A very large and distinctively ribbed and netted variety. Orange 
scarlet flesh, very thick and of a luscious flavor. Very small seed cavity. Pkt. 25c. 
RADISH. Marshall’s Glowing Ball. It has a perfect round shape and small top, color a bright fiery- 
scarlet red with a suffusion of orange. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., V± lb. 90c. 
KUCOLA or ROCKET. Used for salads and soups. The leaves resemble Sorrel but are a little darker 
in color and larger. Cultivation similar to Spinach. Pkt. 10c., oz. 45c., % lb. $1.50. 
TOMATO. The Pritchard or Scarlet Topper. A scarlet variety similar in shape to Marglobe but is 
much earlier. Rust and disease resisting. Pkt. 25c., oz. $1.00. 
