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Qatalo^ue of t!?e Joseph jHarris S^d <$ompaijy. 
SdpfloWer. 
The cultivation of Sunflowers is a very simple matter. 
The seed is hardy, and can he planted at any time after the 
frost is out of the ground, and for several weeks after¬ 
ward. 
Plant as you would corn, in rows, three and a half or four 
feet apart, dropping 
three or four seeds in 
a place fifteen inches 
apart in the row; cov¬ 
er about an inch deep. 
Cultivate between 
the rows, and hoe out [ 
all the weeds that can- | 
not be reached by the j 
cultivator. 
In the garden, sun¬ 
flowers can be planted 
to advantage in any 
out of the way place, 
or anywhere you wish 
to form a screen. The 
plants grow from six 
to ten feet high, and 
Double California Sunflower. w iil soon hide any un¬ 
sightly object. The plants are supposed to purify the at¬ 
mosphere and prevent fever and ague. The seed is very- 
oily, and can often be fed to horses and chickens with great 
advantage. 
We have a large demand 
for our New Mammoth Sun¬ 
flower seed from the newer 
sections of the west and 
northwest. We have a large 
quantity of good seed grown 
here, and sell it at low rates. 
Sunflower, Double 
California— Grows 5 feet 
high; flowers orange color 
and very large.and double. 
Per oz., 50 cents; three pack¬ 
ets, 20 cents ; packet, 8 cents. 
New Mammoth Rus¬ 
sian- Grows 8 to 12 feet high. 
Very large, single flowers, of 
rich color and abundance of 
seed. Per lb., 60 cents; X lb. 
20 cents. oz. 9 or three packets, 10 cents; packet, 5 cents. 
New Mammoth Russian 
Sunflower. 
§Weet peas. 
There is no trouble about raising Sweet Peas, provided 
the land is in good condition and you sow the moment the 
frost is out of the ground, and are very careful to com¬ 
mence weeding as soon as the peas appear, and stick to it 
till the peas are large enough to hold the weeds in check. 
We usually soak our Sweet Peas from 24 to 48 hours be¬ 
fore sowing, and not unfrequently keep them moist in a 
warm room till they commence to sprout, or till the ground 
outside is ready for them. The earlier they can be sown 
the better. 
Hoe frequently, and draw a little dirt to the plants, and 
stick or brush them as you do ordinary peas. Sow at least 
half a pint, and do not forget to keep them absolutely free 
from weeds. 
Sweet Peas —Price reduced. Per pint, 65 cents; X 
pint, 35 cents; X pint, 20 cents; oz., or three packets, 10 
cents; packet, 5 cents. 
Sweet Peas. 
SWeet Williaiq. 
This is one of the oldest and best flowers. The plants are 
perfectly hardy, and may be increased by a division of the 
roots, but the better way is to sow the seed either in a box 
in the house or in the open ground. Sow at least three 
packets Of it—say one in the house and one in open ground, 
in the spring’, and another in the autumn. 
Sweet William. 
Sweet William, IManthus Barbatus-A mix- 
re of the choicest and best varieties. Three packets, 1- 
nts; packet, 5 cents. _ , 
Garters’ Auricula Flowered- The finest Sweet 
illiam in the world. Mixed colors. Seed direct from the 
irters. Three packets, 20 cents: packet, 8 cents. 
