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10. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] NEW CHAMPION EARLY.

SWEET CORN.
One quart will plant 200 hills; one peck will plant one acre in hills.
Plant as soon as the ground becomes warm in the spring, in hills about three feet apart; five or six grains to the hill and when up thin them out, allowing three or four of the strongest plants to remain. Give thorough cultivation. For a succession, plant every two weeks until mid-summer. We make the growing of Sweet Corn for seed a specialty, and have a splendid crop this year.

WE PAY THE POSTAGE
on corn at these prices. Deduct 10 cents on each quart if to be sent by express. Pints at half quart prices. The half pint packages are very desirable for small families.

EXTRA EARLY CORY.--This variety is undoubtedly the earliest Sweet Corn in cultivation, being about one week earlier than the Marblehead. It grows a larger kernel and a larger and more marketable ear than the Marblehead, and has supplanted that variety in our markets. It is well worth trial and has but to be tested to be appreciated. Per pkt., 5c, 1/2 pint 15c, qt., 40c.
NEW CHAMPION EARLY.--Without doubt the earliest large corn ever introduced. See description on second page of cover. Per pkt., 10c; 1/2 pt., 20c; qt., 50c.
EARLY SUNRISE--This splendid new variety which we are pleased to introduce this year, originated with a market gardener in the western part of this State, and for eight years he has been carefully selecting it to an ideal size and shape, and also the earliest maturing. In this way be has finally obtained this variety, which is distinct from all others. Ears are about six inches long and well filled out at the end, the husk covering so completely and being so tight as to prevent the work of worms, which are so bad on the Cory. The grains are fairly deep and are set in straight rows on small white cobs, very uniform and handsome. Is quite productive and of as good flavor as any corn we ever tasted. Don't fail to try it. Per pkt., 10c, 1/2 pt., 25c, qt., 75c.
PERRY'S HYBRID--Large early twelve rowed Sweet Corn, which was with us only eight days later than the Cory, and the yield was more than double. It does not waste any time making stalks, its object is for ears, large ones and plenty of them in the shortest possible length of time. Per pkt., 5c; 1/2 pt., 12c; qt., 40c.

[image] STOWELL'S IMPROVED EVERGREEN.

EARLY MINNESOTA.--The standard early corn; ears fair size and uniform, and very sweet. Per pkt,. 5c; 1/2 pt., 10c; qt., 30c.
CROSBY'S EARLY.--A standard medium early variety. Per pkt., 5c; 1/2 pt., 10c; qt., 30c.

SHOE PEG--This very excellent new and distinct variety originated at Bordentown, N. J., in which market it was considered the sweetest and choicest sort grown, selling at double the prices of all other varieties. It has the deepest grain and smallest cob of any known variety. The stalks are of a medium height, without suckers, joints short, and sometimes yield as many as five ears well filled out. The kernel is small, very long and white, which gives it its name, exceedingly tender, sweet and of a rich juicy flavor that is not equalled by any other sort. In maturing it is medium late. Per pkt., 5c; 1/2 pt., 15c; qt., 50c.
MAMMOTH SUGAR.--This produces the largest ear of any Sweet Corn, a single ear sometimes weighing as much as two or three pounds; quality very sweet and luscious. Per pkt., 5c; 1/2 pt., 10c; qt., 35c.
STOWELL'S EVERGREEN.--This is more largely planted than any other, being the general favorite with canners and market gardeners for late use. It is very productive, the ears are of a large size, grains deep, exceptionally tender and sugary, and remain for a long time in an edible condition. Per pkt., 5c; 1/2 pt., 10c; qt., 30c.

[image] IMPROVED RUBY.

IMPROVED RUBY.--This most unique novelty attracted great attention on our seed farm, in our store, and at the various fairs where shown. It differs from all other varieties in cultivation. The stalks, husk and cob being a deep ruby red in color, while the kernels are of a snowy whiteness and look like rows of pearls in contrast with the deep red color of the husks, the effect of which is very striking and beautiful. Stalks grow from six to seven feet high; ears, eight inches long, from twelve to eighteen rowed; kernels, pure white and very tender, sweet and well flavored; not excelled by any other variety; hardy and productive, and remains a long period in condition for use. It is intermediate in its season, and if planted at the same time as the Crosby, or other equally early kinds, will keep the table supplied till October. Per pkt., 10c; 1/2 pt., 20c; qt., 60c.
BLACK MEXICAN.--A black-grained variety; one of the sweetest of all kinds. Per pkt., 5c; 1/2 pt., 12c; qt., 40c.
EGYPTIAN SWEET.--Very prolific and by all who have tried it, believed to be the best late Sweet Corn in cultivation. Pkt., 5c; 1/2 pt., 12c; qt. 35c.
SWEETCORN FOR FODDER.--We can furnish either early or late. Per qt., 25c.

[image] EARLY SUNRISE.