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[Left column] Marvel of Perul.-Mirabilis. Very beautiful, both in foliage and flowers; flowers open in the afternoon, hence it is commonly called " Four o'clock." Roots can be preserved through the winter. Half hardy perennials. 1100-Hybrid Mixed, many colors. ... 5.

Matricaria.-Feverfew. Free flowering ornamental bedding plants. Half hardy perennials. 1106-Parthenium, double. ... 10.

Maurandia. Extremely handsome climbers; particularly adapted for the conservatory or training on trellises. Very profuse bloomers; start seed early. Half hardy perennials. 1111-Finest mixed varieties. ... 10.

Mignonette. The well and long known "Frenchman's Darling;" should be in every garden; extremely fragrant. Seed can be sown at any time. Hardy annual. 1117- Golden Queen, a very attractive variety; large, golden blossoms. ... 15. 1120-Miles Hybrid Spiral, very fragrant and profuse bloomer; robust grower. ... 10. 1125-Parson's White, very fragrant. ... 10. 1129-Large Flowering, Pyramidal, orange red, very fine. ... 10. 1135-Sweet Scented, the great favorite. ... 5.

Mimulus. Very brilliant flowers of curious shape; half hardy perennials; sometimes called "Monkey Flower;" fine for baskets. 1139-Hybridus, mixed, very beautifully spotted. .. 20. 1141-Moschatus (Musk plant). ... 10.

Momordica. Curious trailing plants; the fruit is golden yellow; when ripe it opens, disclosing the seeds and a brilliant carmine interior. Half hardy annual. 1155-Balsamina (Balsam Apple). ... 5. 1158-Charantia (Balsam Pear). ... 5.

Nasturtium. The dwarf varieties are very useful and beautiful for bedding, while the tall sorts are suited for covering trellises, &c.; hardy annuals; tall varieties grow six feet. 1165- Dwarf, Tom Thumb, scarlet. ... 10. 1167-[Dwarf,] The Pearl. ... 10 1169-[Dwarf,] Crystal Palace Gem, sulphur spotted mauve. ... 10. 1172-[Dwarf,] mixed. ... 10. 1174-Tall, Spitfire the most showy. ... 10. 1176-[Tall,] Dark crimson. ... 5. 1178-[Tall,] Rose. ... 5. 1180-[Tall,] Mixed. ... 5.

Nemophila. Neat, compact, uniform habit of growth; very beautiful shades and colors; one of the most charming dwarf hardy annuals. Sow early and transplant. 1185-Best varieties, mixed. ... 5.

Nigella- Love-in-a-Mist. Also sometimes called "Devil in the Bush." Hardy annuals with showy flowers and fine foliage. Sow seed in open ground; one foot. 1191-Mixed varieties. ... 5.

Nolana. Beautiful free flowering trailing plants; prefer a light soil; excellent for rock-work; hardy annuals. 1196-Mixed varieties. ... 5.

Oenothera-Evening Primrose. Attractive annuals, opening their flowers in the latter part of the day. They are very interesting free-bloommg plants; hardy annuals. 1199-Lamarckiana, Grandiflora, yellow flowers, 4 inches in diameter; 4 feet. ... 5. 1201-Acaulis alba, very dwarf. ... 10.

Oxalis. Half-hardy perennials, suitable for rock-work or baskets; brilliant flowers handsome dark foliage; 6 inches. 1207- Rosea, rose-colored. ... 10.

[Right column] [Image: Drawing, Pansy plant, Caption- Pansy.]

Pansy. A general favorite the world over. A very lovely flower; unrivalled for the place it fills; nothing is more effective. We recommend our seed as being of the best quality; it is saved with the greatest care. Many of the folowing [following] varieties are of our own growing, and have been improved from year to year; hardy perennials. 1212-Light blue. ... 15. 1214-Bronze. ... 15. 1216-Pure white. ... 15. 1219-Pure yellow. ... 15. 1222-Dark purple. ... 15. 1225- Odier, or Five Blotched. ... 15. 1227-Emperor William, brilliant blue; purple eye. ... 15. 1230-King of the Blacks. ... 15. 1233-Violet, white edge. ... 15. 1235-New German, probably the finest strain of mixed pansies ever brought to America; the most exquisite colors mixed. ... 50. 1240-Snow Queen; charming, delicate, satiny white, slightly tinged with yellow towards the center. ... 50. 1243- Choice English Mixed, seed from prize flowers. ... 25. 1246-Extra Mixed, from above varieties. ... 25. 1248-Fine Mixed. ... 15. 1250-Good Mixed. ... 10. 1252 -The first nine varieties. ... 1.00. 1254-The first twelve varieties. ... 2.00.

Peas. Very ornamental and useful free-flowering plants; hardy annuals, except the everlasting pea, which is a hardy perennial. Sow in good rich soil. 1260-Invincible Scarlet. ... 5. 1262-Purple brown. ... 5. 1264-Purple striped. ... 5. 1266-Red striped. ... 5. 1268-White. ... 5. 1270-The above mixed (per oz.. 15c). ... 5. 1273- Butterfly, white ground, delicately laced with lavender blue; very fragrant. ... 10. 1275-Lord Anson's, sky-blue. ... 5. 1280-Everlasting, mixed. ... 10.

Pentstemon. Graceful, ornamental plants; bloom freely from June till October; half-hardy perennials. 1285- Choice Mixed. ... 5.

Perilla. Pretty, ornamental foliage, being of deep mulberry or purple; half-hardy annual. 1289-Nankinensis, 18 inches. ... 5.

Petunia. One of our especial favorites, flowering from early Summer till frost; they are very showy. Our double seed is saved from the finest collection of blotched petunias in the country, and will produce a large proportion of elegant double flowers. Seed sown in the Spring, plants will bloom in June. Half-hardy perennials. 1295-Grandiflora, very finely blolched. ... 25. 1297-Countess of Ellesmere, rose white throat ... 10. 1299- New Dwarf Inimitable, very profuse bloomer; 6 inches; flowers beautifully striped. ... 50. 1301-Hybrid, extra fine mixed. ... 15. 1303-Large flowering, striped. ... 20. 1306 - Good mixed. ... 5. 1309-Finest Double. ... 25.

Phacelia. Branching tufted stems, incised leaves, spikes of blue flowers; excellent for bees. Hardy annuals. 1315-Cungesta. ... 10.

Phlox. One of our best annuals; blooms freely till frost; unsurpassed for bedding. The colors are very distinct and striking; the red shades are almost dazzling. 1 foot. 1320-Dark Red and Black Warrior, mixed. ... 10. 1323- Rose. ... 10. 1324-Rose, striped white. ... 10. 1326- Lilac, white eye. ... 10. 1328-Rose, scarlet eye. ... 10. 1330-Large pure white. ... 10. 1332-Scarlet. ... 10.

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[Left column, continued from previous page] 1334-Large flowering, mixed colors. ... 10. 1336-Bright red, white center. ... 10. 1338-White, crimson eye. ... 10. 1341- The above ten varieties. ... 75. 1343-Best mixed, splendid colors. ... 10. 1345-Perennial Phlox, best mixed. ... 10.

Polyanthus. Beautiful, hardy perennials, for pot culture or borders; 8 inches. 1354-Splendid mixed. ... 20.

Poppy. Very showy, free-blooming plants, producing a rich and effective display. Hardy annuals. 1359 - Carnation, double mixed; 18 inches. ... 5. 1361 -Carnation, Double Dwarf, mixed. ... 10. 1363-French, Fine Double, mixed. ... 5. 1365-Umbrosum, huge, crimson flowers, with a large black blotch at the base of each petal. ... 10. 1367-Opium Poppy. ... 5.

Portulaca. One of the best bedding annuals. Very showy, brilliant colors. Indispensable for bedding or baskets. Sow seed in open ground or under glass. It thrives best in warm, sandy soil, with plenty of sun. Commonly known as Rose Moss. 1375- Single Large-flowering, mixed colors. ... 5 1377-Very large rose. ... 5. 1379-Very large striped. ... 5. 1381-Very large red. ... 5. 1383- Very large white. ... 5. 1385-Best single varieties, mixed. ... 5. 1387-Finest Double, mixed. ... 15.

Potentilla. Handsome flowering hardy perennials. Very useful in mixed borders. 1393-Finest Hybrid, double, mixed. ... 25. 1396-Best single mixed. ... 10.

Primrose. The Primrose is a well-known and greatly admired hardy perennial. 1400-Choicest mixed. ... 25.

Primula. Indispensable for winter or spring decorations. Profuse blooming greenhouse perennials. Thrive readily in the sitting room. 1408-Sinensis, splendid mixed. ... 25. 1411-[Sinensis,] best double mixed. ... 50. 1413-[Sinensis,] fimbricated [imbricated?], fringed edge, best mixed. ... 50.

Pyrethrum. Hardy perennials, ornamental, free-blooming plants. 1417-Golden feather, golden foliage; 1 foot. ... 10. 1421-Roseum, double mixed. ... 10.

Rhodanthe. Half-hardy annual everlastings. Very valuable for winter decorations. 1427-Choice mixed, 1 foot. ... 10.

Ricinus. Extremely ornamental foliage plants. Brilliant-colored fruit. Stately growth. Half-hardy annuals; 8 to 15 feet. 1433-Fine mixed varieties. ... 10. 1435-Sanguinens, very ornamental, red fruit. ... 10.

Rocket. Very pleasing hardy perennials, blooming profusely, early in the Spring. Exquisitely fragrant flowers. 1441-Mixed, 18 inches. ... 5.

Salpiglossis. Very picturesque plants, curiously penciled and marbled funnel-shaped flowers. Hardy annuals. 1446-Tall varieties mixed, 2 feet. ... 10. 1448-Dwarf varieties mixed, 1 foot. ... 10.

Salvia. Elegant scarlet flowers, profuse bloomers. 1453-Coccinea, 2 feet. ... 10. 1455-[Coccinea,] Dwarf, 8 inches. ... 10.

Sanvitalia. Hardy annuals, dwarf growing, free bloomers. 1461-Procumbens, rich brown and yellow. ... 10. 1455-[Procumbens,] double, great bloomer. ... 10.

[Right Column] Saponaria. Desirable for small pots or edging. Flowers all the season. Half-hardy annuals. l470-White. ... 5. 1472-Rose. ... 5. 1474- Mixed. ... 5.

Scabiosa-Mourning Bride. Handsome variegated flowers, suitable for borders. Hardy perennials. 1480-Major, fine mixed; 2 feet. ... 5. 1482- Dwarf, double mixed. ... 5.

Schizanthus. Suitable for pots or borders. Elegant branching habit, curious flowers. Very attractive. Half-hardy annuals. 1489- Best mixed varieties. ... 10.

Sedum. Pretty for rock-work. Very free blooming, hardy perennials. 1495- Mixed, 4 inches. ... 10.

Silene-Catchfly. Small red and white flowers. Flee blooming, hardy annuals. 1499-Mixed colors. ... 5.

Solanum-Jerusalem Cherry. Very interesting and ornamental, fruit-bearing, half-hardy annuals. Exccedingly handsome; 18 inches. 1506- Capsicastrum, bears abundantly all Winter. ... 10. 1508- Fine mixed. ... 10.

Statice. The flowers of the Statice are particularly desirable for Winter bouquets and baskets, as they dry beautifully. Half-hardy annuals. 1512-Bonduelli, golden yellow. ... 10. 1514-Incana, hybrida, fine mixed colors. ... 10. 1516-Spicata, rosy-pink flowers. ... 10.

Stevia. Desirable for borders or pot culture. Half-hardy perennials. 1520-Best mixed. ... 5.

Stocks. The Stocks are general favorites, affording a large profusion of elegant flowers, which are quite double and remain a long time in bloom. They are very desirable for bedding, borders or pot culture. Plant seeds in open ground or in the house. If the latter, transplant while the plants are very small, to one foot apart. About 15 inches. 1525-German or Russian, very fine mixed double; annuals. ... 10. 1527-Large Flowering German, fine mixed double; annuals. ... 15. 1530-French Autumn, a beautiful biennial sort for pot culture. ... 15. 1533-Brompton or Winter, great bloomers, producing all elegant display. Finest mixed colors. ... 15. 1535-Perpetual Blooming, produces beautiful double flowers, all the year round. Best mixed colors. ... 15.

Sweet Sultan. Free blooming, sweet scented plants. Pretty for borders; 18 inches. 1541-Best mixed colors. ... 5.

[image] SUNFLOWER. Sunflower. No flower has become so suddenly popular as the Sunflower. They are hardy annuals, easily grown, very showy. From 5 to 10 feet. 1550--California, tall double yellow. ... 5. 1552-Globosus fistulosus, one of the very best; large and double. ... 5. 1554-Double Green Centered; very large, green center. When old, perfectly double. ... 5. 1557-Mammoth Russian, very large. ... 5. 1560-Best mixed. ... 5.

Sweet William. The Sweet WiIliam is an old favorite, which has been greatly improved of late years. Hardy perennials; 18 inches. 1567-Brilliant red. ... 10. 1570-Dark crimson. ... 10. 1572-Fine mixed. ... 5.

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[Top 2/3 of page] [Left column] Thunbergia. Rapid growing climbers; very pretty flowers. Half-hardy annuals; 3 feet. 1580-Best mixed. .. 10.

Torenia. A tender annual of quite recent introduction, which, for hanging vases and pot culture is unsurpassed. Sow early under glass. 1585 - Fourneri; large azure blue flowers, three dark indigo blue spots and a bright yellow stain in the center of the flower. ... 25.

Tritoma - Red-Hot Poker. The flower spikes are produced in great profusion, of a fiery red color, remaining a long time in bloom. Hardly perennials. 1591 - Uvaria. ... 25.

Valarian. Large corymbs of bright flowers, which stand the shade well. Handsome for mixed borders. Hardy perennials. 1597-Best mixed colors. ... 5.

Venus Looking Glass. The plants form a small spreading mass; pretty, free flowering, hardy annuals. 1602-Mixed colors. ... 5.

Verbena. Of all the magnificent bedding plants, the Verbena is finest in cultivation. For dazzling brilliancy and effective colors it is unrivaled. Sow seed under glass early in the Spring, transplant when 3 or 4 inches high to open ground, 2 feet apart each way. A good, healthy plant will effectually cover this space. Half-hardy perennials. Some of the most beautiful Verbenas are seedlings. 1603-Pure white. ... 10. 1610-Brilliant red. ... 10. 1612-Blue. ... 20. 1614-ltalian, striped and variegated. ... 20. 1616-Auricula-flowered, fine mixed varieties, with white center. ... 20. 1618- Fine Mixed Hybrid. ... 10. 1620-Extra Choice Mixed Hybrid. ... 25. 1622-Very Choicest Mixed, from finest named strains, unequalled. ... 50.

Veronica. A class of half-hardy annuals, which grow readily with but little care, and are very showy and pretty. 1628-Spicata, very fine mixed. ... 10.

Vinca. Extremely ornamental green-house shrubs, compact form, shining green foliage, handsome round flowers. Free bloomers. 1633-Choice Mixed. ... 10.

Viola-Violet. The well known and pretty sweet violet is always in great demand. They are profuse bloomers and exquisitely fragrant. Hardy perennials; about 8 inches. 1637 - Czar, large violet, very fragrant. ... 25. 1639-[Czar,] white; same as above, except color. ... 25. 1641-Odorata, common sweet-scented violet. ... 25.

[Right column] Virginian Stocks. Thc Virginian Stocks grow freely most anywhere, and are always pretty. They are profuse bearing little plants, well suited for edgings or hanging vases. Hardy annuals. 1646-Red. ... 5. 1648-White. ... 5. 1651-Mixed. ... 5.

Viscaria. Pretty free-flowering hardy annuals, suited for bedding or borders. They require a light, airy soil. 1658-Flesh-colored. ... 10. 1661-Bright Rose. ... 10. 1663-Mixed. ... 10.

Wallflower. Deliciously sweet-scented; charming flowers, indispensable in every garden; very profuse bloomers; half-hardy perennials; about 18 inches. 1668-Bright Yellow, very fine flowers; pure yellow. ... 25. 1670-Dark Brown. ... 10. 1672-Purple. ... 10. 1674- Fine Mixed. ... 10. 1677-Choicest Double Mixed. ... 20.

Whitlavia. A charming plant from California; hardy annuals; very delicate foliage; drooping clusters of blue and white bells; perfectly hardy annuals; thrive well in the shade. 1 foot. 1685-Grandiflora, Violet blue. ... 5. 1687-Gloxmioides, tube of corolla pure white, with delicate blue line. ... 5.

Wigandia. Magnificent plants, with immense veined leaves; the stems are covered with crimson hair; one of the finest ornamental foliage plants in cullivation. Half-hardy perennials. 7 to 8 feet. 1694-Caracasana, lilac. ... 25. 1696-Vigieri, superb glacous foliage. ... 25.

Xeranthemum. Very showy and useful everlasting flowers; easy to grow. Hardy annuals. 1703-Purple. ... 10. 1705-White. ... 10. 1707-Super bissimum, new and beautiful very double blue flowers. ... 25. 1709-Mixed. ... 10.

Zinnia. The Zinnia is a very old flower, but has been greatly improved of late years; the flowers are large and showy; robust habit; half-hardy annuals. 18 to 24 inches. 1716-Double Orange. ... 10. 1718-Double Purple. ... 10. 1720-Double Scarlet. ... 10. 1723-Double Violet. ... 10. 1725-Double White. ... 10. 1727-Double Mixed. ... 5. 1730-Dwarf Mixed, very desirable. ... 10.

[Bottom 1/3 of page] Ornamental Grasses.

[Left column] Annual Varieties.

Agrostis. Very fine and graceful grasses, easily cured. 1758-Nebulosa. ... 10. Avena. 1763-Sterilis, Animated Oats. ... 10. Briza. One of the most useful and neat; commonly called Quaking Grass. 1767 -Gracilis, small. .. 5. 1770 - Maxima, large. ... 5. Chrysurus. 1775-Aurea, very pretty golden spikes. ... 5.

[Right column] Coix. Broad leaves, about 2 feet. 1777-Job's Tears. ... 5. Eragrostis. (Love Grass.) 1779-Very beautiful, both in borders and dried. ... 5. Hordeum. (Squirrel-tailed grass.) 178I -Very fine, 18 inches. ... 5. Lagurus. (Hair's Tail.) 1783-Resembling the "Cotton-tail;" 12 inches. ... 5. Panicum. Suitable for borders or bouquets. 1785-Capillare, very beautiful, 2 feet. ... 5. 1787-Sulcatum, extremely showy, 4 feet. ... 10.

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Pennisetum. One of the most distinct and beautiful. 1789-Mixed varieties. ... 5. Uniola. Very beautiful grass for bouquets. 1795-Latifolia. ... 10. Zea. The striped grass, or Japanese maize. Well known and popular. 1797. ... 10. A Mixture. 1800- Of manyof the above, best ornamental grasses, suitable for bouquets. ... 10.

Perennial Varieties, Andropogan. Large growing, fine sub-tropical plants. Very picturesque and pleasing. 1810-Very fine mixed. ... 10.

[Right column] Bromus. One of the most useful and showy. 1814-Brizaeformis, 1 foot. ... 5. Chloris. 1818-Barbata, bearded, curious. ... 10. Erianthus. A very noble grass, somewhat resembling the pampas plumes. Very useful in filling baskets. 1825- Ravennae, 7 feet. ... 10. Gynerium. (Pampas Grass.) The most stately of all grasses, attaining in its native country the height of 12 to 15 feet. The plumes are from 20 to 36 inches long. When bleached of a beautiful silvery white. Extremely ornamental. 1830- Argenteum. ... 10. Stipa. (Feather Grass.) The most graceful of all grasses. Extremely useful for bouquets. Nothing handsomer in borders. 1835- Pennata, 2 feet. ... 10.

[Middle third of page] 1840-Wild Garden Seeds. The introduction of these has proved a most marked success. Anyone who has planted and cultivated flowers in neatly laid out beds or carefully planned ribbon borders is aware of the amount of labor and constant attention necessary to produce the desired effect. To those who cannot give this care, the Wild Garden presents a substitute which for its universal and varied effects, for cheapness and the small amount of labor necessary for its construction, has no rival. "Wild Garden Seeds" are a mixture of over one hundred varieties of hardy Flower seeds, and being mixed together can be offered at a much less price than when sold in separate packets. No one who has not seen such a bed can form an idea of its possibilities, the different seasons of bloom insuring something new almost every day. Half ounce packets, 25 cents.

Vegetable Seeds. All Vegetable Seeds are sent by mail, or express to any address, charges prepaid through by us, at prices named except peas, beans and corn in larger quantities than packets, which are sent by express or freight at expense of purchaser, unless 25 cents per quart for beans, and peas and 20 cents for corn, is added to prepay postage. All five cent Papers, 50 cents per dozen. All ten cent Papers, $1 per dozen. Discounts-On all orders for Vegetable Seeds (except packets at the dozen rate) amounting to $5 and not exceeding $10, 5 per cent. On orders amounting to $10 and not exceeding $25, 10 per cent. Write for special discounts on larger orders than $25, sending list of seeds wanted.

[Bottom third of page] Collections of Vegetable Seeds. If you have a garden and do not know just what varieties to select, and will send us the amount of money you wish to spend, we will make the best selections for your locality, and guarantee a liberal quantity of seeds.

[Left column] ARTICHOKE. Sow seed early in spring, in deep, rich soil, thoroughly pulverized, in drills ten inches apart and an inch and a half deep, allowing six inches space between the plants. Following spring transplant to permanent beds in rows three feet apart and two feet in the the row. They mature in the second year. Must be protected in Winter. The edible portion is the undeveloped flower head which is only fit for use before it begins to bloom. It is eaten both raw and boiled, and by epicures is considered a great luxury. French Green Globe-Per pkt. 5c; oz. 25c. Artichoke Roots- Entirely different from the above. (See Vegetable Plants and Roots.)

Asparagus. Asparagus is one of the first vegetables of spring, and may be produced in any garden with very little trouble. One year's time will be gained by procuring plants (which we can supply in any quantity), but if seed is used it should be soaked twenty-four hours in warm water. Plant in drills one foot apart, in a bed which should be enriched with well-rotted manure and thoroughly pulverized. When the plants are well up, thin to three or four inches in the row; hoe often and keep entirely free from weeds. Transplant the next Spring to the permanent bed, which should be prepared by deep spading or plowing, working in a large quantity of fine manure. For horse culture the plants should be set in rows four feet apart and eighteen inches apart in the row; for hand culture set in rows three feet apart and one foot apart in the row; set the plants in their natural position and cover four inches deep; cultivate thoroughly and often. The next and

[Right column] each succeeding Spring, work in a heavy coat of manure and salt, which is usually put on the bed in the Fall after the tops are dead, when they may be cut off and burned. It can be cut for use the third spring from seed or the second from plants. In a few words, thorough cultivation and plenty of manure makes good Aspargus. [Image: Drawing of bunch of asparagus, Caption-Conover's Colossal.]

Conover's Colossal-An improved variety of extra large size, tender and productive. Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c. New Mammoth Emperor-An English variety, which, sown side by side with Colossal, has produced by far the thickest stalks in a given time. Matures for cutting very early. Superior in flavor and color to any other varieties now in cultivation. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. Conover's Colossal Roots-See Vegetable Plants and Roots.

Beans-Dwarf Bush Varieties. Dwarf or bush beans require no support and may be planted in hills or drills, the latter way being preferred. All beans are so sensitive to frost and cold that it is useless to plant them before the ground has become thoroughly warm. For a succession, sow every two weeks until August first; make the drills 2-1/2 feet apart and 1-1/2 inches deep; drop the beans 3 inches apart in the drills. While it is true that beans will grow and make something of a crop on very poor soil, still no crop responds more profitably to good soil and culture. Keep clean, but do not hill up or hoe when wet, as it [continued on next page]

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tends to make them rust. A sandy loam is most desirable. Our beans are all hand picked and are fine samples.

Twenty-five cents per quart must be added to pay postage when beans are ordered by mail.

All beans, per packet, ten cents, except where noted. Post paid.

Early Mohawk - Good string bean, valuable on account of its hardiness, being able to stand cold nights and even slight frosts. It may be planted earlier than any other sort. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.50; bu. $5.

Early Red Valentine-One of the best green podded varieties. Pods medium length, curved and nearly round; being fleshy and tender and remaining a long time in fit condition for use. They are preferred by some to the wax varieties. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.50; bu. $5.

Early China Red Eye-A hardy, productive and excellent string bean, pods tender and rich if used when young; as green shell beans, they are mealy and excellent, and when dry they are splendid for baking. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.50; bu. $5.

Early Rachel-The earliest of the green podded varieties. Pods long, straight and narrow; an excellent string bean. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.50; bu. $5.

Early Yellow Six Weeks-An old popular variety very early and p roductive. One of the best. Qt. 25c: pk. $1.50; bu. $5.

Early Refugee or Thousand to One-As its name indicates, it yields enormously. Pods are thick fleshy and tender, and it is considered one of the best for pickling. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.50; bu. $5.

Golden Refugee-This is a very handsome. and really excellent novelty. It is much more prolific than the old refuge; ripens evener; matures about the same time; beans beautiful rich golden brown; pods handsome lemon green. Qt. 50 cents.

Large White Kidney or Royal Dwarf-Large white kidney shaped beans; has no superior as a shell bean for winter usc. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.50; bu. $5.

Large White Marrowfat-Large, white, round, rich flavored beans; used principally shelled. Very productive. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.50; bu. $5.

[Image: Drawing, cluster of bean pods, Caption-Cal. Branch.] California Branch Bean-This is a white field bean, growing to the height of 18 to 20 inches, branching out in all directions and bearing the pods so high that they are not so apt as the common sorts to touch the ground and be injured by wet weather. A single vine has yielded 130 pods. They closely resemble the Navy Bean, and have yielded over forty-five bushels to the acre. The variety is so prolific that but one plant should be allowed to grow each 18 or 20 inches in the row-the rows being 2-1/2 feet apart. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.50; bu. $5.

Dwarf Horticultural-To many tastes there is no Bean equal to the old London Horticultural Pole. In this dwarf we have the advantage of the excellent quality of the pole variety, and the convenience of cultivating a dwarf sort. Pods short, broad; not as desirable as some others as snaps, but extra as a shell bean either green or dry. Qt. 35c; pk. $2; bu. $7.

Black Wax or Butter Bean-A great favorite with market gardeners, as they can pick the whole crop at two or three pickings. It is not a strong grower, but with rich Soil and good cultivation, it yields abundantly. Pods short, round and curved; thick fleshed and waxy in color; beans black when ripe. Qt. 35c; pk. $2; bu. $7.

White Wax-Similar to above except color, which makes it valuable for winter use. Qt. 35c; pk. $2; bu. $7.

Golden Wax-The best and most popular of the dwarf bush beans for general use. It is more vigorous in growth, more productive, hardier and earlier than any other wax bean. Pods are of a very rich waxy yellow color, brittle and entirely stringless. We can heartily recommend this to all, being equally valuable as a snap or dry. Qt. 35c; pk. $2; bu. $7. [Image: Drawing, cluster of beans on branch, Caption-Golden Wax.]

[Right column] Crystal White Wax - New and decidedly fine. A strong grower and very productive. Pods medium size, stringless, of quick growth, but slow to ripen, remaining tender a long time; very fleshy and brittle; quality fine, both for snaps and pickling color very clear greenish white. Qt. 35c; pk. $2; bu. $7.

Jones' Ivory Pod Wax-In many respects one of the best Wax beans yet introduced, especially valuable for gardeners; ten days earlier than Black Wax; beautiful long ivory colored pods, stringless and brittle, being exceedingly handsome and of a rich creamy flavor; especially desirable for canning; also good as a dry bean. Qt. 35c; pk. $2; bu. $7.

Lemon Pod Wax-A valuable new late wax bean continuing in bearing through the season and fully two weeks later than any other variety. Pods long fleshy, stringless, brittle and very handsome; surpassed by none in quality. Being an abundant bearer with large white beans when ripe makes it a valuable sort for winter use. Qt. 35c; pk. $2; bu. $7.

Dwarf Case Knife-The great favorite among market men around. Providence, R. I., and Newport markets, who grow it almost exclusively for an early dwarf bean, claiming it to be all that can be desired for this purpose. Earlier than any other dwarf variety; exceedingly productive, and standing the cold spring weather better than any other sort. Qt. 50c.

Low's Champion-This is a new early dwarf variety, entirely distinct from any other. It is a very vigorous grower; stands up well, thus keeping the pods off the ground and free from mildew or rust. Pods large, long and handsome, very productive and combining the highest qualities of both string and shell beans. Color bright red, and larger than the Horticultural. It is one of the handsomest and best dwarf beans yet introduced. In packets only, 25c. per pkt.

Boston Favorite-This variety originated with the Boston market gardeners. It is said to be remarkably productive, has a large, handsome and showy red and white pod; very tender as a string bean, free from mildew, and as a shell bean is ahead of all others. Qt. 50c.

Red Cranberry-bush-An old variety, and one of the best; early and productive; pods long, well filled and tender. Qt. 40c; pk. $2.

Dunn Cranberry-Dwarf - Early, prolific and hardsome; a fine market variety, and equally valuable for the private garden. First class as a string bean or shelled, either green or dry. Qt. 40c; pk. $2.

Improved Yellow Eye-A remarkably strong and healthy grower; very prolific, and unusually fine for baking; the kind that is used for the famous Boston baked beans in that city. Qt. 35c; pk. $2; bu. $7.

Cleveland's Improved Red Valentine-Cleveland's Improved Red Valentine bean is said to be ten days earlier than any other strain of this well-known variety. In addition to this most important feature, all of the excellent points which go to make this bean so popular for trucking purposes, are preserved in their greatest perfection in the improved stock now offered. It is, however, more robust and vigorous, and produces the true, round, curved pods, more abundantly than does any other stock heretofore sold. Qt. 50c.

Pole or Running Varieties. These are more tender and require rather more care and culture than the Bush beans. They succeed best in clay loam, which should be liberally enriched with short manure In the hills. Set poles six to eight feet long in rows, four feet apart, and three feet apart in the row, and set leaning to the north. Set poles firmly and fasten the tops together with strings or lath. Set in this way the vines climb better and the pods grow straighter and are more easily seen. Around each pole plant six to eight beans, placing the eye down of flat varieties; when well up thin to three or four plants to the hill and start those that fail to climb around the pole in the same direction as the others.

Horticultural Pole-An old favorite; pods short, broad and tender, making one of the best snap beans, while for shell, either green or dry, they are esteemed by many above the Lima. Qt. 35c; pk. $2; bu. $7.

Giant Wax-Thick, fleshy, creamy-yellow: large and very handsome pods, fine as a snap bean but not so valuable shelled. Qt. 40c; pk. $2.50.

Large White Lima-None equal this as a shelled bean; it is the most buttery and delicious bean grown; plant with the eye down; vines rather slender, but a vigorous grower; should be kept on the pole. Qt. 40c: pk. $2.50; bu. $9.