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[continued from previous page] grown side by side, with the same treatment, from one-third to one-half larger. 10 cents each; 20 for $1,00; $4.00 per 100. Mammoth Cluster - One of the largest, latest and best of the Black Caps; juicy and sweet. Miami - Large, juicy, sweet; very productive. Philadelphia - Dark red, good size, flesh moderately firm; plants hardy and enormously productive. Valuable for market. Turner - A beautiful red berry of fine size and excellent quality; said to be the hardiest and most productive throughout the entire west. Thwack - This new variety appears to be gaining favor. The canes are short, 3 1/2 to 4 feet, are as hardy as the hardiest, producing large crops of beautiful fruit; very firm, rendering it one of the best for shipping. Price, 10 cents; 20 for $1.00; 100 for $4.00.

BLACKBERRIES. Plant 3 by 8 feet apart. Lawton, Kittatinny, Snyder and Early Wilson- 10 cents each; 3 sorts for 25 cents. Missouri Mammoth- 15 cents each; 8 for $1.00. Wachusett Thornless-Medium size, oblong oval, sweet and good. A good keeper, rendering it valuable for market. Succeeds well on both light and heavy soils, bearing large crops. A hardy variety, free from thorns. 15 cents each; 8 for $1.00. Taylor's Prolific-A new variety said to be perfectly hardy. A very vigorous grower and exceedingly productive. Fruit large and of good quality. 15 cents each; 8 for $1.00.

CURRANTS. The currant has not hitherto received the attention its merit demands. It presents to us its annual offering of grateful refreshing fruit, just at the time it is most needed. Price, 15 cents each, unless noted. Black Naples-Very large. Fine for Wine and jellies. Cherry-The largest of all the red currants. La Versaillaise-Very large, long bunches, deep red; productive. Lee's Prolific (Black)-Larger than Black Naples in berry and bunch, better in quality, and vastly more productive. Price, 30 cents. Red Dutch- An old, well known, thrifty, upright sort; very productive.

Victoria--Large bright red, with very long bunches; late; a good bearer. White Grape-An early and immense bearer. Very valuable. White Goindoin-A large, light colored sort; sweet, vigorous and productive. White Dutch-Milder flavor than the common red, and preferable for the dessert. Fay's Prolific-Originated with Lincoln Fay, of Portland, N. Y., thirteen years ago, from a seedling of Cherry and Victoria Currants and now offered for tha [the] first time. The following is claimed for it: "Color red. As compared with the Cherry Currant, Fay's Prolific is equal in size, better in flavor, much less acid and five times as prolific, and from its peculiar stem less expensive to pick." One year old, $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen.

GOOSEBERRIES. Downing Gooseberry-Very large, handsome, pale green, and of splendid quality for both cooking and table use; bush a vigorous grower, very productive, and usually free from mildew. 25 cents. Houghton Seedling-Small to medium, roundish oval; pale red, sweet, tender, very good; plants spreading; shoots slender; enormously productive. 15 cents. Mountain Seedling-Large, roundish oval; pale red; skin thick, medium quality; plant a free grower and very productive. 25 cents. Smith's Improved-Large , pale greenish yellow; skin thin of excellent quality, being unsurpassed by any other variety for table use or cooking; bush moderately vigorous, and excessively productive. 25 cents. Transparent-Origin, Ohio. New, large and handsome; almost transparent; flesh tender and inviting; plant moderately vigorous; growth varying, very productlve. 25 cents.

GOOSEBERRIES. English Varieties. Strong two year plants. Price, 40 cents each. Crown Bob. Golden Lion. Hedge Hog. Golden Ball. Ironmonger. Plough Boy.

Early Sulphur. Warrenton. White Smith. General. Jam. Red Astor.

DECIDUOUS TREES. Catalpa Speciosa- (Hardy or Western Catalpa)- This early blooming, upright growing variety appears to be much hardier than the common Syringafolia, having proved itself capable of enduring the severe Winters of Wisconsin and Iowa, making when planted in groves, straight, symmetrical trees, suitable for posts or railway ties, for which purposes it is one of the most durable timbers known, lasting, in many well authenticated instances, nearly or quite a century. It appears to thrive as far north as Dakota. Mr. W. H. Hubbard, of Fairview, Dakota, writes under date of October 26, 1881; "The Catalpa Speciosa that I bought of you two years ago (nearly) are doing finely." 6 to 8 inches, 10 cents each; 30 cents per 10; 75 for $1.00. Hardy Catalpa seed, by mail pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. $3.00. Ash Leaved Maple-A distinct variety making a handsome lawn tree. 6 to 10 inches, 25 cents. Norway Maple -A native of Europe. A large, handsome tree, with broad, deep green, shining foliage; very desirable for street, park or lawn. 10 to 12 inches, 25 cents. Sycamore Maple-A handsome tree from Europe, of rapid, upright growth and large foliage. 10 to 12 inches, 25 cents. Silver-Leaved Maple-A, hardy, rapid growing native tree, of large size. Valuable for producing a quick shade. Excellent for street planting. 25 cents. Salisburia Adiantifolia (Maiden Hair Tree)-An elegant tree from Japan, with remarkable foliage curiously lobed. 75 cents. American Linden or Basswood-A rapid growing, beautiful tree, with very large leaves and fragrant flowers. 10 to 12 inches, 25 cents. European Linden-A very fine pyramidal tree, with large leaves and fragrant flowers. 10 to 12 inches, 25 cents. Mountain Ash, European-A fine, hardy tree; head dense and regular, covered from July till Winter with great clusters of bright red berries. 8 to 12 inches, 25 cents. Magnolia Acuminata (Cucumber Magnolia)-A beautiful pyramidal tree, attaining a height of from 50 to 80 feet; has bluish green leaves 6 to 9 inches long. 4 to 6 inches, 25 cents. White Flowering Horse Chestnut - The well-known European species; very handsome; has magnificent spikes of white flowers. As a lawn tree, or for the street, it has no superior. One year trees, 25 cents. Tulip Tree (Whitewood)-One of our largest native trees, with broad, glossy, fiddle shaped leaves and beautiful, tulip-like flowers. 25 cents.

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MULBERRY TREES FOR SILK CULTURE. SILK CULTURE. Nature has given America such vast natural resources and such a variety of climate that we should lead the world in the production of all raw material and manufactures. Every year many millions of dollars are sent abroad to purchase raw and manufactured silk, all of which should be retained at home and added to the material wealth of our own land. Experiments show that the Western States with their dry atmosphere are better adapted to the culture of silk than many of the European countries where silk has been cultivated for centuries. The silk worm should never be fed damp leaves. Here beneath our sunny skies there is hardly a day during the season but what dry leaves can be picked from the trees. The culture of silk is better adapted to home industry than any other branch of work which opens as large a field in the commercial market, it being valuable as a commodity and largely in demand. It particularly commends itself to women and children of the rural districts as an occupation of an intelligent and moral bearing, not requiring constant duty, but enabling the parties to pursue their household duties, and it is attracting a wide-spread attention throughout the United States. The great drawback to silk culture in the past has been the want of mills to manufacture the raw material - a want which no longer exists, for at the present time 200 silk mills are in daily operation, weaving 1,599,666 lbs. of imported raw silk at a cost of $10,000,000. Raw silk commands from $4 to $8 per lb., according to its quality, and cocoons and floss silk $1 to $1.50 per lb. 640 mulberry trees will grow well on two acres of land, which will yield about 30,000 lbs. of leaves. About 16 lbs. of leaves are required to make 1 lb. of fresh cocoons, which would yield about 1,765 lbs. of fresh cocoons; these stifled would yield about 588 lbs. Dried cocoons of good quality are worth $2 per lb., or $1,176, and the Bivolton silk worm produces two crops a year. The expenses of producing a crop are as follows: Labor, $129; other expenses, $31; all not exceeding $160. Deducting this from $1,176 would leave $1,016 on two acres of land in one month's time, and two crops per year can be produced. The above figures are taken from the reports of those who have had actual experience in the business.

RUSSIAN MULBERRY. This valuable fruit, timber and ornamental tree was brought to this country from Russia, latitude 49 degrees, by the Mennonites, and is, as near as we can learn, a cross between the morus nigra, or black mulberry of Persia, and the morus Tartaraca, a native Russian variety. The tree is a very rapid grower and grows to be very large, often reaching the height of fifty feet, and from three to five feet in diameter, and is perfectly hardy. The timber is hard and durable, and is used in the manufacture of cabinet ware and proves as lasting for fence posts as catalpa or red cedar. It commences to bear when two years old and is a prolific bearer, the fruit being about the size of Kitatinny blackberries; ninety-five per cent. of the berries are a jet black, the balance a reddish white. They have a fine aromatic flavor and sub-acid sweet taste, and are used for dessert as we use blackberries or raspberries. They also make a pleasant, light wine. The leaves are mostly lobed or cut, and are valuable food for silk worms. The bark is grayish white, branches drooping. The Mennonites use it as an ornamental hedge plant, and it makes a beautiful hedge and stands shearing as well as any tree on the list. Our stock is fine, and we offer at the following prices by mail post-paid: 20, 4 to 6 inch trees for $1.00, or 100 for $4.00. 15, 6 to 12 inch trees for $1.00, or 100 for $5.00. 10, 12 to 24 inch trees for $1.00, or 100 for $7.00. Silk worm eggs, by mail, post-paid: French Yellow, 75 cents per 1,000; per oz., $5.00. White Japanese, $1 per 1,000; per oz. , $6.00. A complete text book on silk culture for 25 cents. There is no discount on these prices of Russian Mulberry Trees and Silk Worm Eggs.

FLOWER, PLANT AND BULB DEPARTMENT. Our plants are strong and healthy. They are sent by mail, post paid, at the prices named, provided the order is no less than $1.00, or if less than $1.00 is ordered, 10 cents extra must accompany each order, for extra work and postage. Suppose you send only 10 cents or 15 cents for a plant; it takes nearly that in time and postage to fill your order, and we have nothing left. Sending for part of the dollar in seeds or something else, and then making out with plants from this department, will not do. The order must be for $1.00 in flower plants or bulbs, or the 10 cents extra must be sent. Our system of packing is very complete, and plants can be sent in safety to any part of the United States. To meet the very popular demand for $1.00 collections we have arranged the following. These collections cannot be divided or changed, but will be mailed on receipt of price. Or if you wish to pay the express charges, we will send any six collections for $5.00, or any thirteen for $10.00. In ordering simply say "Collection 3 or 5, (as the case may be,) Flower Plants." We recommend these $1.00 collections, and feel sure they will please you. Price, $1.00 for each collection. No discounts. [page is now divided into two columns, left and right] [Left column] Col. 1- 14 Choice Hanging Basket Plants, assorted. Col. 2- 15 Choice Coleus. Col. 3- 25 Choice transplanted Pansies. Col. 4- 20 Splendid Verbenas. Col. 5- 2 Begonias, 2 Fuchsias, 3 Geraniums, and 2 Heliotropes. Col. 6- 4 Achryanthus, 4 Coleus, and 3 White Centaureas. Col. 7- 3 Ageratums, 4 Alyssum, and 4 Alternanthera. Col. 8- 1 Begonia Rex, 3 Carnations, 2 Abutilons and 2 Lantanas. Col. 9- 3 Boston Smilax, 3 Tradescantias, 3 Lobelias, and 1 Bouvardia. Col. 10- 2 Lemon Verbenas, 2 Chrysanthemums, 2 Echeverias, 2 Lobelias, and 2 Fuchsias. [Right column] Col. 11- 3 Geraniums, 2 Heliotropes, 2 Salvias, and 2 Hibiscus. Col. 12- 12 Pansies, 5 Verbenas and 2 Geraniums. Col. 13- 4 Tea Roses, 2 Abutilons and 3 Salvias. Col. 14- 12 Gladiolus and 6 double Tuberoses. Col. 15- 2 Caladiums, 1 Amaryllis (Antamasco), 1 Dahlia, and 1 Canna. Col. 16- 1 Amaryllis (Formosissima), 2 Extra large Double Tuberoses, 2 Pearl Tuberoses, 1 Dahlia, and 2 Maderia Vines. Col. 17- Our selection of 12 different splendid House plants. Col. 18- Our selection of 15 splendid Bedding plants. Col. 19- Our selection of 12 splendid Climbing plants. Col. 20- Our selection of 15 splendid Foliage plants.

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Those prefering to select from the general list, can do so, at the prices named, subject to the following liberal discounts:

Any one person remitting $2.00 may select plants amounting to $2.50. " " $3.00 " " " $3.75. " " $4.00 " " " $5.00. " " $5.00 " " " $6.50. " " $10.00 " " " $14.00. " " $20.00 " " " $30.00.

PLANTS BY EXPRESS.

If you wish plants sent by Express, mention the fact in your order, and we will send much larger plants than can be sent by mail, and enough extras to cover your Express charges. Plants by Express are subject to same discounts, &c.

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Abutilons (Chinese bell-flower) - Rapid growing plants, bell-shaped flowers; useful as house-plants or bedders; various colors... 15. Achania, Malvaviscus (Turk's cap) - Similar to Abutilon; bright scarlet flowers; winter-blooming... 15. Achyranthes - Bright-leaved plants; most used in ribbon beds; four sorts... 10. $1.00. Amaryllis - Bulbs may be potted any time in spring; they bloom year after year; must not be allowed to freeze. " Formosissima (Jacobean Lily) - Dark crimson... 40. " Antamasco - Pink and white... 25. " Vitata - Extra fine; red ground striped with white... $1.25. Anthericum, Vitatum Var - Leaves green-striped, pure white; valuable for basket or vase... 20. Agave (Century plant) - Two sorts, plain and variegated... 25. 2.00. Alternanthera - Beautiful, dwarf plants of compact habit; valuable for borders... 10. 1.00. Aloysia Citriodora (Lemon Verbena)... 15. Artemesia - White foliage plants; two sorts... 15. Aspedistra (Lurida Var.) - Dark, glossy, green leaves, with broad stripes of white; remarkable for producing its flowers under the surface of the earth; easily grown... 25. Aloes - Several varieties... 25. 2.00. Alyssum, New Double Variegated... 15. " Double Sweet and Giganteum... 10. Begonias - Flowering. The varieties of this species are valuable and effective for vases, baskets or bedding out in partial shady places; their constant blooming qualities are a great recommendation; ten varieties... 15. 1.50. Begonias, Glaucoyhilla Scandens - Trailing variety... 20. " Rubra - Scarlet rose; Nigricam and Metalica... 20. " Rex, or ornamental-leaved varities [varieties]; beautiful variegated foliage; desirable for house and garden decorations, especially for vases, baskets or Wardian cases... 25. " Tuberous-rooted, of recent introduction and destined to become very popular; very free-blooming, and a great variety of color; fine for pot-plants or bedding out in half-shady places... 30. Basella (Rubra Variegata) - a species of Maderia or Mexican Vine... 20. Bouvardia - Shrubby plants, with corymbs of white rose, crimson and scarlet flowers, blooming during the autumn and winter months; one of our most useful winter-blooming plants; four sorts... 20. New Double White... 40. Calla Etiopica (Lily of the Nile)... 15 to 75. Caladium, Esculentum - Roots should be planted in the spring, taken up in the fall and stored in a dry cellar. The Caladium is highly ornamental and very showy, the leaves frequently growing 3 feet in length. 25 and... 50. Canna - Beautiful foliage plants growing from 3 to 6 feet high. In fall store roots in a dry cellar. Good mixed... 25.

[right column] Each. Doz. Extra fine clumps, choice English... 50. Crasulas - Winter-bloming plants; white, star-shaped flowers; two varieties... 15. Carnations - One of our best plants for bedding out in summer, and if taken up in fall and potted will bloom well during winter... 15. 1.50. Cuphea Platacentra, and Cigar plant... 15. Centaurea - White foliage plants; two sorts... 15. Campsidium Fillicifolium - Rapid climber, fern-like foliage... 25. Coleus - Well known and deservedly popular plants; we offer the best of the old and new varieties... 10. 1.00. Cereus Grandiflorus - (Night-Blooming Cereus)... 25. Clerodendron Balfouri - Beautiful hot-house climber, continually in bloom... 25. Cinerarias - White foliage plants; two sorts... 15. Coccoloba Plantaclada - Curious flat stem... 10. Cobea Scandens, or Mexican Vine - rapid climbers... 20. Cyperius Alternifolius, or Umbrella plant... 20. Cyclamen Persicum - Winter-blooming... 20 to 50. Chrysanthemums - Favorite autumn flowers... 15. Cissus Discolor - Tender climber; green and velvety purple leaves... 25. Cactus - A large variety... 25. Dahlia - Especial attention is called to our large collection of these exceedingly showy and grand fall flowers, of which we grew last season nearly two acres of fully two hundred distinct varieties, comprising all the gorgeous shades and colors imaginable. Plant roots as soon as weather is warm. Before severe frost, take up the roots, cut off the tops, and when dry store in a cellar, packed in dry sand. Dry bulbs... 25. 2.50. Daisies - Double; all colors mixed... 10. 1.00. Euphorbia Splendens - Scarlet flowers... 25. Epiphyllum Truncatum (Lobster-leaved Cactus)... 20. Eupatorium Riparium - White flowers in winter... 10. Euonymous - Evergreen shrubs; three varieties... 15. Eucharis Amazonica (Lily of the Amazon) - pure white, star-shaped flowers, 4 inches in diameter; fragrant... 50c and $1.00. Fabiania Imbricata... 15. Feverfew - Double White... 10. " Golden; useful for ribbon beds and borders... 10. Fuchsias - Double and single; all colors... 15. Ferns in variety... 25 to 50. Ficus Elastica (Rubber tree)... $1.00. " Nitida and Repens... 20. Funkia Alba (Day Lily) - white... 25. " Coerula - Blue... 20. Farfugium Grandes - Thick, leathery leaves, dark green, with yellow spots... 20. Fragaria Indica (Chinese Strawberry)... 15. Geraniums - Fifty varieties; Double and Single. We have selected the best of the old and new varieties, comprising all colors known in Geraniums... 10. 1.00. Golden, Bronze and Silver-Leaf Geraniums... 20. Happy Thought, Mad. Pollock, Sunset, Distinction... 20. Ivy Leaf, or Trailing Geraniums; several varieties... 15. Scented or Fragrant-Leaf Geraniums, Mrs. Taylor, Scarlet-Flowered Rose, [continued next page]

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32. DORR'S IOWA SEED MANUAL. [Left column, continued from previous page] Each. Doz. Lemon, Nutmeg, Oak Leaf, Peppermint, Rose - two varieties, Large and Small Leaf, Skeleton-Leaved... 15. 1.50. Variegated Rose, small plants... 15. Gladiolus - Very beautiful and showy; tall spikes of flowers of many colors; bloom all summer. Plant in spring 3 or 4 inches deep, 6 inches apart in the rows; before severe frost, take up the bulbs and as soon as dry, store in a cool place till spring. Fine mixed varieties, many shades of red, 5. 50. " " " light and white, per 100, $5.50... 10. 1.00. Fine mixed varieties, all colors mixed, per 100, $3.00... 5. 50. Goldfussia Anisophilla... 15. Gazania Splendens... 15. Gnahalium Lanatum; white foliage plants, trailing habits... 15. Grasses, in variety... 10. Hoya Carnosa (Wax Plant)... 20. Hibiscus; splendid bedding plants, blooming freely through summer months... 20. " Cooperii; tri-colored foliage... 25. Heliotrope... 15. 1.50. Habrothamus Elegans; winter-blooming... 15. Ivies-English,... 15. German, or Parlor... 10. Kenilworth... 10. Jasminum Grandiflorum; white... 20. " Revolutum; yellow... 20. Lantanas; free-blooming, and excellent for bedding out in summer; four varieties... 15. Libonia; two varieties... 15. Lobelia; good basket plant... 10. Lycopodium, or Salegenella ... 15 Lygodium Scandeus (Climbing Fern)... 30. Mahernia Adorata (Honey Bell); yellow flowers in winter, fragrant... 15. Mimulus (Musk plant)... 15. Maurandia Vine... 10. Mikania Violacea; tender vine... 30. Myrtus Communis (Sweet-Scented Myrtle, 20. Maderia Vine - Ornamental climber of very rapid growth; thick, light green, glossy leaves; keep roots in cellar over winter. Small roots... 5. 50. Large roots... 10. 1.00. Nereum Oleander - Double Pink ... 15. " " " White ... 30. Nierembergia Gracilis; good for bedding, pot plants or hanging baskets; lilac flowers. 10. Oxalis; fine pot or basket plants ... 10. Othono Crosifolia; suculent [succulent]; much used for baskets ... 10. Passiflora, or Passion Vine - Coerulea; blue ... 15. Trificiata; beautiful varigated foliage ... 20. Petunias - Double; four varieties ... 15. " " new fringed varieties ... 20. Pansies; good plants ... $4.00 per 100. 60. Pepperomia; pretty dwarf-growing plants, requiring partial shade and moisture ... 20. " Maculosa; green; striped grayish white ... 20. " Redesaeflora; pyramidal spikes; white flowers ... 20. " Magnoliafolia; leaves resemble the Rubber tree ... 20. Peristrophe Augustifolio; a pretty, variegated, low-growing plant, nice for baskets. 20.

[Right column] Each. Doz. Plumbago Capensis; light blue ... 20. " Lapentia; dark blue; good for baskets ... 15. Pilea Arborea (Artillery plant) ... 15. Pomegranates ... 15. Primula (Chinese Primrose) ... 25. Polyanthus (English Primrose or Cowslip). 20. Pelargoniums, in variety ... 20. Panicum Variegatum; a grass-like plant, for baskets ... 15. Palms; three kinds ... 75. Poinsettia Pulcherima; a tropical plant of great beauty ... 50. Roses; we have a large collection of the standard varieties, all colors ... 15. 1 50. New and scarce Roses, American Banner, Niphetos, Duchess of Edinburgh, Pearle des Jardens, Malmaison, Maria Guillotte, Cornelia Cock; strong plants ... 25. Roses - Hybrid Perpetual: hardy, large flowers, always full double; should be in every garden ... 20. 2.00. " Climbing, hardy, suitable for covering pillars, verandas, buildings, etc ... 20. New Roses; Bennett's Hybrid Teas ... 75. Rosemary; a well-known fragrant shrub, of easy culture ... 10. Rivenia Humillis; small clusters of white flowers ... 15. Russelia Juncea; rush-like plant; scarlet flowers; splendid basket plant ... 15. Richardia alba Maculata (Spotted - Leaf Calla) ... 30. Rubus Grandiflora (Bridal Rose); white ... 15. Ricinus (Castor Oil Bean); tropical-like foliage plant ... 15. Salvia Splendens; scarlet flowers ... 15. " " Mrs. Stephen's; crimson ... 15. " " Alba; white ... 15. " " Patens; blue ... 15. Saxifraga Sarmentosa (Strawberry Geranium) ... 10. Sanchesin Nobillis; broad, lance-shaped leaves, veined yellow ... 25. Santolina Tomentosa; silvery-white foliage; good pot, basket or border plant ... 10. Solanum Jasminoides Vine; white flowers. 15. " variegata ... 15. " Hendersoni (Jerusalem Cherry) ... 10. Stevia Serata; white flowers in winter ... 10. " " Variegata ... 15. Sedum, or Stone Crop; much used for baskets and rockeries ... 10. Smilax ... 15. Staphelias; Cactus-like plants ... 20. Senecio, or German Ivies; two sorts ... 10. Tradescanthia, or Wandering Jew; three sorts ... 10. Double Tuberoses - The roots of this delightfully fragrant, pure white, wax-like double flower, may be planted from February to July. Before planting remove the small offsets; use good, rich soil, plant in 6 inch pots, one root in a pot. Good flowering roots, per 100, $5.00 ... 10. 1.00. Extra large size, per 100, $8 00 ... 15. 1.50. New Double Dwarf Pearl, per 100, $8.00 ... 15. 1.50. Verbenas; of this popular and favorite bedding plant we have a large stock in fine condition and free from disease, $5.00 per 100 ... 75. Vincas, in variety ... 15. Violets, double ... 15. A list of Hyacinths, Tulips and other autumn bulbs, will be ready early in the fall, and will be sent to all who apply. [image]

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DORR'S CHOICE SEED POTATOES

We pay as much or more attention to the cultivation, improvement, introduction and dissemination of the potato, as to any other one branch of our business. It is our purpose to fully keep up with the times in this department. We therefore spend considerable money each season in testing new varieties, many of which we never offer for sale, not considering them worthy; but on the other hand, there are numerous new sorts brought to notice nearly every year, possessing special points of value, which are well worth a trial. Remarkable improvements have been made in the potato during the past few years, and every gardener and farmer is standing in his own light, who refuses or neglects to test the newer varieties.

Our descriptions are from our own observations and note books, as our potatoes are grown by ourselves, under the careful supervision of one of the closest observers and most successful cultivators in the country. We are particular not to overestimate any variety we offer. Our experiments during the past season have caused us to discard several varieties of high-sounding names. In our judgment it will pay any farmer to buy new potatoes, if it only be to change the seed, as it is a well recognized fact that it requires careful cultivation to perpetuate any vegetable which is so susceptible to variations, "sporting" and deterioration as the potato. Our experience is, that any potato will deteriorate, if grown on the same soil for a number of successive years. So well do the Rhode Island market gardeners recognize the force of this, that they renew their seed from other States, each year. This we know to be a positive fact.

Our seed potatoes are pure, true to name, and of fine quality. Those quoted by the "pound" are sent by mail, post-paid; those quoted by the peck or bushel, are to be sent by express or freight at the purchasers expense.

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Am. Magnum Bonum - In both yield and quality first class. Fairly early, skin white, eyes slightly sunken. Stood the drouth remarkably well. We highly recommend it. Lb. by mail, 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; by express pk. $1.00; bu. $2 50. American Giant - Tubers white, smooth, oblong; fine cropper; promises well; medium late; lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. $1.25. Alaska - Tubers large, round; eyes somewhat depressed; flesh white and mealy; good keeper; medium late; lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. $1.25. Adirondack - One of the handsomest potatoes we have ever seen. Round as an orange, sometimes slightly depressed at the seed end; eyes close to the surface; skin is copper colored, slightly russety; flesh pure white and mealy. Its table qualities are strictly first class. One of the very best of keepers and one of the last to sprout in the spring. It is medium late. The tubers grow very compactly in the hill. It is a heavy cropper; we highly recommend it. Lb. 50c; 3 lbs $1.00; pk. $1.50. Almo - The Almo is a very good medium late, solid white potato. It yields well and keeps splendidly. It is supposed to have originated in Texas about 10 years ago, but we have no authentic history of its origin. It has been grown in this vicinity for several years, and is a favorite sort with those who have grown it. Lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c; bu. $2.00. Brownell's Best - Mr. Brownell originated this new seedling in 1875; we planted it last season for the first time. In general appearance it somewhat resembles the snowflake. It is very smooth and has but few eyes. The eating qualities are very high; flesh very white, fine and mealy. It is a fair yielder and good keeper. Lb. 75c; 3 lbs. $2.00. Belle - One of the finest croppers we have ever tested, and for as large a potato it is unexcelled in quality. The skin is flesh color; flesh pure white; medium late; eyes are somewhat sunken in the larger ones. The enormous size is all that can be said against the Belle, but when we consider its great yielding, splendid keeping and superior eating qualities, it is certainly one of the most promising late potatoes in cultivation. The editor of the American Agriculturist writes: "A trial on the table was made to-day, and the whole family endorse my verdict of 'splendid in every respect.' I do not now recollect a better Potato." We planted the 19th day of June, and the yield was immense. Do not fail to try the Belle. Lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c; bu. $2.00. Bliss' Triumph - Tubers very round and handsome; light red; flesh white and mealy; one of the earliest; Lb. 60c; 3 lbs. $1.50. British Queen - Strong grower; stands the drouth well. Tubers large, russetty, somewhat rough; good quality. Lb. 50c ; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. $1.00. Boyd - A notice of the Boyd from the pen of one of the best agricultural writers in Iowa first attracted our notice two years ago, and in reply to a note to that gentleman, he wrote us as follows: "The facts are simply these: Mr. Boyd has been trying to produce a perfect Potato by inoculation; he had, as he thought, about accomplished it; he had a Potato, hardy, good at [Right column] all times of the year, never as yet known to rot, and what seemed peculiar, was exempt as far as tried, from the attacks of bugs, while other kinds in the same field would be badly eaten. It yields finely. The only fault I can find with it is, it is a little rough. The old gentleman was designing to remedy this by one more inoculation with a smooth potato, but death prevented. As it is, I think I would choose it for a standard potato in preference to any one I know. It is dry and mealy, either boiled or baked. I have had it five years and am much pleased with it, and thought it worthy public mention." The Boyd originated in the northern part of Iowa, and is well worthy a trial. Lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. $1.00. Beauty of Hebron, Early - Tubers similar in shape to the Early Rose, very smooth; slightly tinged with pink about the eyes; ten days earlier than the Early Rose; yields well, tubers lying very close together in the hill. Its mealy qualities and rich, delicate flavor are the highest recommends; lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c; bu. $2.00. Beauty of Hebron, Late - This new late variety was first discovered in a field of the Early Beauty of Hebron, and stands in the same relation to that variety as the Late Rose and Late Snowflake do to their respective prototypes. It is remarkably productive; tubers oblong and of extra size; flesh and skin white; table properties of the very highest order, and keeps well; lb. 60c; 3 lbs. $1.50; pk. $1.00. Canada Rose - For the purpose of changing our seed we obtained a stock of the finest Rose potatoes which could be found in Canada. They were planted on ordinary ground, and given only ordinary culture, and yielded well. They are of fine quality and very handsome, healthy and vigorous; lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c; bu. $2.00. Compton's Surprise - Oval oblong in shape; color reddish purple; remarkable for its good quality and productiveness; lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00. Chicago Market - This new variety came very highly recommended for productiveness and good quality. We have grown it two years and pronounce it a first class market variety; it ripens with the Early Rose skin very smooth and glossy; the quality is the very best; lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c; bu. $2.00. Crawford's Seedling - This new Iowa seedling was sent to us by the originator, Mr. Crawford, three years ago. In color and in shape it closely resembles the Early Rose, but the tubers are much smoother and the yield under the same treatment fully one-fourth heavier, while the time of maturity is the same. Awarded the first premium at our State Fair in 188[line cut off] for an early potato. We have the testimonials of a large number of competent judges who have thoroughly tested the quality, and pronounce it superior to any early potato they have ever used. Do not fail to give this new Iowa seedling a trial; lb. 50c; 3 1bs $1.00; pk. 75c; bu. $2.00. Clark's No. 1 - This variety reminds us of the Early Rose in its palmiest days, which it very closely resembles; is a much better cropper; ripens about the same time; lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c; bu. $2.00.

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