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(gataiogue of tl?e Joseph flams 3?o<d (gompapy. 
IMPROVED AMERICAN OATS. 
We obtained these Oats from the originator in Maine. We have grown them for several years, and the longer we 
grow them the better we like them. Many varieties of Oats, when first introduced do well for a year or two and then 
rapidly degenerate, and in the end are no better than common oats, and sometimes not as good. The Improved Ameri¬ 
can Oat seems to be an exception. It yields as well, is as free from rust, and weighs as much per bushel as the first year 
the seed was sown here, direct from Maine. Last year we had 1,175 bushels from 21 acres. In one field of acres 
we had 610 bushels, or eighty-four measured bushels per acre. By weight, calling 32 lbs. a bushel, the yield 
must have been nearly, or quite, one hundred bushels per acre. 
This large yield was not due entirely to the kind of oats. The field of 7% acres is in good condition, thoroughly un¬ 
derdrained, and has been well manured for seed crops, and in addition to this we drilled in with the oats 400 lbs. per acre 
of a mixture of equal parts superphosphate and nitrate of soda per acre. 
Still, we have no doubt that the large yield of oats was duo in part to the variety. It is a variety that stands up 
well, is entirely free from rust, and ripens a week or ten days earlier than the White Russian. Notwithstanding the 
high condition of the land there was not a square rod in the field where the oats lodged. They all stood up and 
ripened. They weigh 40 lbs. per bushel. 
PEICE OP IMPEOVED AMEEICAN OATS. 
We will sell these Oats as long as the supply lasts at the following prices: Peck, 40 cts.; % bushel (16 lbs.), 75 cts.; 
bushel, $1.25; 2% bushels, in new bag, $2.50. No charge for bags. 
By mail, prepaid. Pint, 15 cents; quart, 25 cents; two quarts, 40 cents; three quarts, 55 cents; large packet, 5 cents. 
FIELD CORN. 
Eight Bowed, Yellow Flint— Like many other farmers we do not aim to keep our com pure. We 
select the best ears for seed. We want; 1st. Corn that is sure to ripen. 2d. The largest well filled ears with the 
smallest cob. 3d. Corn that is sure to grow, and grow vigorously. The result is that our corn is not a pure yellow. The 
kernels arc more or less “biased.” We had afield of 20 acres last year, a clover sod, without manure of any kind, 
that produced 1,760 bushels of good, sound, well ripened ears. 
If any of our customers wish to try this corn, we will select out the very best ears, and send the shelled and 
carefully tested corn at the following prices: 
Corn, by mail, postpaid— % pint, 10 cts.; pint, 18 cts.; quart, 30 cents; 2 quarts, 55 cents. 
By EXPRESS or freight, not prepaid— Peck, 40 cts.; % bushel, 75 cents; bushel, $1.25; two bushels, $2 25. No 
charge for bags. 
NEW JAPANESE BUCKWHEAT. 
This new variety of Buckwheat was sent by a gentleman in Japan to a friend in New Jersey in 1883. From one seed 
sown, 850 pounds were obtained. We do not doubt the fact, but of course such a trial proves nothing. This variety 
has, however, been extensively distributed, and as a rule has given great satisfaction. It is a vigorous grower and on 
good land exceedingly productive. From 4 quarts sown on one-ten Lh of an acre 5 bushels were grown, or at the rate 
of 50 bushels per acre. The kernels are far larger than any of the old varieties and make excellent flour. 
Price, prepaid by mail, pint, 25 cents; quart, 40 cents; 2 quarts, 70 cents. By express c freight, not prepaid, M 
peck, 75 cents; peck, $1.25; bushel, $2.00; bushel, $3.50. No charge fcr bags. 
CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER aqd CELERY PLANTS 
We grow Cabbage, Cauliflower and Celery plants, liter¬ 
ally by the million, and sell them at the very lowest 
prices. They are out-door, not hot-bed plants, of the 
choicest and best varieties. 
The Cabbage and Cauliflower plants will be ready to 
dig about the middle of May, and from that time we aim to 
have a constant supply till the end of the season. 
We box the plants and deliver at the Express Office 
without extra charge. 
Cabbage Plants—Embracing some of the best varie¬ 
ties mentioned in this catalogue. Price, by express, not 
prepaid: 500 plants, $1.50; 1,000 plants, $2,50; 3,000 plants, 
$6,00; 5,000 plants, $8.00; 10,000 plants, $15.00.. 
Cauliflower Plants-The best varieties. Price by 
express, not prepaid: 500 plants, $2.00; 1,000 plants, $3.00; 
2,(XX) plants, $5.00; 5,000 plants, $10.00. 
Plants of Erfurt Earliest Dwarf and Henderson’s Snow¬ 
ball Cauliflower, double above prices. 
Celery Plants Ready the last of June and at all 
times afterwards till the middle of August. Best varieties 
from seed of our own growing. Price, by express, not 
prepaid: 100good, stocky plants, 50 cents; 250 plants, $1; 
500 plants, $1.50; 1,000 plants, $2.50; 3,000 plants, $6; 10,000 
plants, $15. 
Celery Plants By TUail, prepaid, 100 plants, 60 cts.; 
2C0 plants, $1.00; and any greater quantity, 50 cts. per 100. 
Plants will be sent as soon as ready, but our customers 
will oblige us by ordering as soon as convenient. 
