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50. ... Seed Catalogue And Garden Guide.

[Image: Drawing of a trellis with blooming vines in upper left corner of page, Caption-Wild Cucumber.] Wild Cucumber. A well known vine common in many sections, and the quickest climber known for covering verandas, old trees and houses, trellises, etc., never suffering from the heat, but retaining its fresh and lively green color; never infested with insects, and very profuse in bloom. It will sow itself and come up every year in the same place. Pkt. 10c. Zinnia. Strong growing, hardy and elegant plants, rivaling the dahlia in size and doubleness, while the colors are bright and varied, ranging from pure white to deep, purplish crimson. Splendid for hedges, beds or borders.

Pigmy or Lilliput.-This strain is the acme of beauty and perfection in zinnias. Plants small and of bushy growth, each one bearing scores of beautiful little blossoms of the most perfect shape and brilliant colors, from pure white to very dark orange, purple, crimson and vermilion. These charming little zinnas are gems indeed and should be in every garden. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. [Image: Drawing of a single zinnia bloom in front of a large bed of zinnias, Caption-Pigmy Mexican "Zinnia."] Curled And Crested.-A most unique and charming new variety with petals oddly curled and crested in fantastic contortions and graceful forms. Flowers large, double, and the peculiar shape of petal relieves the flower from stiffness. Many colors. Pkt. 10c. Finest Double Mixed.-Pkt. 3c. New Zebra.-Beautifully and brilliantly striped with rich colors. There are always some plants which do not produce striped flowers. Very handsome. All colors mixed. Pkt. 5c. Xeranthemum. Free flowering and easily grown, making, a handsome bed. All kinds mixed. Pkt. 10c.

Other Standard Flower Seeds. For lack of space the following desirable varieties of flower seeds were omitted from the foregoing descriptive list. [table, left column.] [column heading: Per Pkt.] Ampelopsis.-(Boston Ivy.) Good clinging wall plant. ... 10c. Foliage Beets.-Most effective foliage plant. Mixed colors. ... 5. Bluets or Quaker Lily.-A pretty little blue wild flower. ... 10. Bryonopsis.-A hardy climbing annual with ivy-like foliage. ... 5. Cactus[.]-Fine mixed varieties. ... 10. Canterbury Bells.-Single and double mixed colors. ... 5. Catchfly.-A showy little plant. Mixed colors. ... 2. Centrosema.-Grandiflora. Bears in the greatest profusion large inverted pea-shaped flowers. Color rosy violet. ... 5. Clarkia.- Desirable hardy annual for bedding. Fine mixed. ... 3. Cleome.-Pungens. (The Giant Spider Plant.) Rose color. ... 5. Cuphea.-Platycentra. (Cigar Plant.) Bright scarlet. ... 15. Clianthus.- Dampeiri. A beautiful shrubby climber. ... 15. Cyclamen.- Persicum. A handsome greenhouse plant. ... 15. Dolichos.-Lablab. (Hyacinth Bean.) An excellent climber. ... 5. Delphinum.-Chinensis. (Perennial Larkspur.) Mixed. ... 5. Euphorbia-Variegata. (Snow on the Mountain.). ... 5. Heterophylla.-An easily cultivated annual; very pretty. ... 10. Ferns - Fine mixed varieties. ... 15. Feverfew.-Handsome double white flower. ... 5. Gilia.- Handsome annuals. Many varieties mixed. ... 4. Globe Amaranth.-"Bachelor's Buttons." Mixed colors. ... 5. Gloxinia.-Greenhouse plants. Brilliant flowers. Mixed. ... 25. Golden Rod.- Easily grown from seed. Beautiful flowers. ... 5. Gourds.-All varieties mixed. Many handsome oddities. ... 5.

[table, right column.] [column heading: Per Pkt.] Gypsophila.-Elegans. Handsome small flowers. Mixed. ... 5. Helichrysum.-The most valuable double everlasting, having large flowers. Mixed colors. ... 5. Humulus.-(Hop.) New Japanese Variegated.-The leaves are strikingly variegated and marked. A pretty vine. ... 10. Hyacinthus.-Candicans. 3 to 4 ft. high. White flowers. ... 5. Lathyrus.-Latifolius. (Perennial Peas.) Free flowering. ... 5. Linum.-(Flowering Flax.) Showy annual. Scarlet flowers. ... 5. Lupinus.-Bright colored flowers. Fine bedding plant. ... 5. Lychnis. - Haageana Hybrida.- Hardy perennial. Mixed. ... 5. Martynia.-(Devil's Claws.) Gloxiana-like flowers. ... 5. Oenothera.-(Evening Primrose.) Flowers open towards evening with a snap that will attract attention. Mixed. ... 8. Oxalis. - Handsome basket or rockery plant. ... 10. Primula.-Sinensis. (Chinese Primrose.) Mixed colors. ... 25. Elation. (Polyanthus.). ... 10. Pyrethrum.- Golden Gem. Double; fine for edgings. ... 5. Roseum. Plant from which Persian insect powder comes. ... 8. Rhodanthe.-Maculata. One of the prettiest everlastings. ... 10. Scarlet Runner Bean.-Dark scarlet flowers and pods. ... 5. Sedum.-Suited for baskets and rockeries. Mixed varieties. ... 5. Sweet Sultan.-Mixed colors. ... 5. Thunbergia.-Rapid growing, free blooming vine; mixed. ... 5. Venus' Looking Glass.- Handsome for masses. Double ... 5. Vinca.-Perennial; single; mixed colors. For pot or bed. ... 5.

Special Mixtures Of Flower Seeds. [Lower third of page, left column.] Many persons derive pleasure from watching the growth of a varied bed of flowers, entirely out of the usual trim garden style, while others desire a much more extended collection than their means will permit. To both of these classes the following special mixtures will appeal: Mixture Of Fragrant Annuals.-Carefully made up from seeds of fragrant flowers only. A bed of these will give rich perfume throughout the day and evening while some of them are also suitable for cutting. Pkt. 10c. [Image: Drawing of assorted blooming flowers wrap around the lower left edge of page.] Mixture Of Climbers.-This is a liberally filled packet of seed of many beautiful annual climbers, suitable for growing together. Pkt. 10c. Wild Garden Mixture.-Over 400 kinds of such flower seeds as are suitable to be planted together; altogether forming a mass of bright colored flowers and beautiful foliage which is sure to interest and please. Our illustration will give some idea of the possibilities in growing flowers from this mixture. Select a light, rich soil, as free from weeds as possible; plant in this latitude about the first of May. Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c. [Lower third of page, right column.] International Novelties Mixed.-Each year we make a grand test of floral novelties, obtaining seed therefor from all parts of the world, and our trial fields exhibit a truly magnificent display of flowers never before grown here. A few of the new varieties did not do well with us, but they may prove valuable in other climates or on different soils, but by far the larger number are valuable acquisitions, and we would like to have all our customers try them. We have saved seed of most of the varieties, but instead of listing them in our catalogue separately at 10 cents to 25 cents per packet, we have decided to mix them all together and offer our customers this grand assortment at the low price of 10c per pkt., 3 pkts. 20c. Low-Growing Annuals.- This mixture contains seeds of a great variety of low-growing annuals, few of which exceed four to six inches in height, and which, sown in beds or borders, present the appearance of Turkish rugs, carpeting the ground in their wide range of colorings and forms. Pkt. 10c. Mixed Biennials And Perennials.-About fifty varieties. Every garden should contain a good assortment, and it will be easily obtained in this way. Pkt. 10c. Flowers For Bouquets.-This mixture embraces seeds of annuals producing flowers suitable for cutting and for bouquets, nearly all of them having long stems. Planted in a section of the garden, this will furnish a constant supply of cut flowers. Pkt. 10c. Mixed Everlastings.-A grand assortment of all sorts of everlasting flowers, suitable for bouquets, etc. Pkt. 10c. Mixed Grasses.-A mixture of the ornamental grasses suitable to grow in masses. Makes a striking as well as useful collection. Valuable for making up into winter bouquets. These should be cut just as they come into bloom and dried in the shade. Very useful for working up with the everlastings into winter ornaments; they lend a grace and beauty not obtainable without them. Pkt. 5c.

All of the above mixtures are carefully prepared from choice, fresh seeds, and cannot fail to give satisfaction. The packets are liberally filled, and in no other manner can so many seeds be obtained, at such light cost.

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[left column] Poultry Supplies. We handle a complete line of poultry supplies of the best quality. Prices are subject to important market changes. We will be glad to name special figures on large lots. Transportation charges to be paid by purchaser except where noted. Ask for complete list. Philadelphia Poultry Marker.-A very convenient little spring punch, as shown in cut, for marking chickens. Price 25c, postpaid. [Image: Drawing of a poultry marker and symbols.] Daisy Bone Cutter.-We have tried all kinds of bone cutters that we know of and this works most decidedly the best. Turns easily, cuts fine and fast, and is simple in construction, nothing to get out of order Weight, 130 lbs. Price $18; our price $14, or without legs, $12.50. Crown Bone Cutter. On stand $8.50. Wilson's Bone Mill No. 1.-$4.25. Tested Thermometers.-For incubators. Each 80c, postpaid. [Image: Drawing of a leg band, extended and wrapped.] Iowa Leg Band.-Made of soft, pliable brass band which is far superior to any other material. The loop is bent up in such a shape that the strap part of the band is easily inserted and fastened and can be instantly adjusted to fit any bird from a pigeon to a turkey. Price 20c per doz.; $1.00 per 100 postpaid. Stoneware Drinking Fountains.-Keep the water cool and clean and prevent the birds from getting wet. Price, two-quart size, 25c; doz. $2.50; gallon size, 35c; doz. $3.50; two-gallon size, 50c; dozen, $5.00. [Image: Drawing of a stoneware drinking fountain, round crock on it's side with an opening for drinking.] Caponizing Instruments.-$2.50 per set postpaid. Gape Worm Extractor.-Price, each 15c, 4 for 50c, postpaid. French Poultry Knife.-Price 50c, postpaid. Poultry Wire Netting.-The best made. [T]thoroughly galvanized to prevent rusting, properly twisted, made of No. 19 wire and of 2-inch mesh. It is put up in rolls of 150 feet in length. Price subject to market changes. Ask for price in large lots. [table] [column headings: Width. Per Roll.] 18 inches. ... $1.10. 24 inches. ... $1.40. 36 inches. ... 2.10. 48 inches. ... 2.75. 60 inches. ... 3.50. 72 inches. ... 4.00.

Cut rolls at 1 cent per square foot. Galvanized Staples.-Per pound 10c. Glass Nest Eggs.-5c each, 30c per doz., 4 doz. for $1. Egg Baskets.-Use the Climax Grape baskets listed on page 61 for shipping eggs. Crushed Oyster Shells.-This is a most important article for the poultry yard and should be supplied to the fowls liberally. Of superior quality. Your hens will keep healthier, lay better, and eggs will be more fertile if supplied with it. Price, 10 lbs. 25c; 25 lbs. 40c; 100 lbs. $1.00. Crushed Raw Bone.-Really better than the shell, but it will pay to use both. Of the best quality, being manufactured from fresh bones. Price, 10 lbs. 40c; 25 lbs. 75c; 100 lbs. $2.25. Fine Bone Meal.-Ground fine for feeding small chickens, also used as a lawn fertilizer. Price, 10 lbs. 35c; 25 lbs. 50c; 100 lbs. $1.75. Mica Crystal Grit.-Undoubtedly the best quality grit on the market. We have the regular size and also a small size for young chicks. Price 10 lbs. 25c; 25 lbs. 40c, 100 lbs. $1.00. Lambert's Death To Lice.-A cheap and effectual remedy for all kinds of poultry vermin, moths, lice on horses, cattle or plants, fleas on dogs, etc. Price per pkg. of about 1 lb. 25c, or by mail for 40c. Pratt's Poultry Food.-Will keep hens in good health and cure chicken cholera and other diseases of chickens and turkeys. It is a splendid egg food, endorsed by leading poultry raisers. Per 5-lb. pkg. 60c; 26 oz. pkg. 25c; postpaid 55c. Spongia Tablets.-For roup. Doz. 10c; 4 doz. for 25c, postpaid. Persian Insect Powder.-Ours is the best quality. Price. 1/4 lb. 25c; 1/2 lb. 40c; 1 lb. 75c, postpaid. Cut Clover Hay.-A necessity for winter feeding. Price, 10 lbs. 30c; 25 lbs. 50c; 100 lbs. $1.75. Clover Meal.-10 lbs. 40c; 25 lbs. 65c; 100 lbs. $2.00.

Bee Keepers' Supplies If a large lot is wanted, send list for prices. [Image: Drawing of a bee.] No. 1 Dovetailed Hive.-1 1/2 story hive for comb honey; a body with eight improved Hoffman thick-top frames and plain division board; one super with a follower and wedge; six section-holders with slotted separators, section, and foundation starters for frames and sections, and nails. Price, made, $1.70 each. In flat, $1.30 each. 10 for $12.00. No. 1 Hive Empty.-Is the same hive leaving out sections and starters; everything else mentioned is included. Price, made, $1.40 each; flat, $1.10; 10 for $10.00. Honey Sections.--4 1/4 inch 50c per 100, $3.00 per 1,000. Comb Foundation.--Brood 50c per lb. Surplus 60c per lb. Postage 25c per lb. extra. Daisy Foundation Fastener.--$1.00. Novice Honey Extractor.--$7.00. Parker's Foundation Fastener.--25c each. By mail 40c. Porter's Bee Escape.--20c each postpaid. Clark's Cold Blast Smoker.--50c each. By mail 70c. Tested Queens.--Can ship any time after April 1st. $1.50 each. No. 2 Veil.--To protect from bees, 50c each postpaid. A B C of Bee Culture.--$1.25 per copy postpaid. Daisy Foundation Roller.--15c; by mail 18c. Spur Wire Imbedder.--15c; by mai1 18c. Alley Queen Trap.--50c; by mail 65c.

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Little Giant Hand Broadcast Seed Sower.-Simple in construction, light, strong and durable, and the easiest running machine known, having no feed plate to carry, and only weighing three pounds complete. Will sow orchard grass, blue grass, clover, timothy, wheat, etc. Even if you have only a small field to sow it will pay you to have one of these so as to get it distributed evenly. Each $1.50. [Image: Drawing of a man using the sower, spreading seeds, Caption- Little Giant.] Iowa Broadcast Sower.-An improvement on the Little Giant in that it retains its valuable characteristics, but instead of working with a fiddle-bow, it is operated with a crank. Price $2.00. Granger Hand Sower.-A great improvement on the Cahoon and one of the best hand sowers on the market. It runs easily and will sow clover, grass seed and small grain far better than by hand and much more rapidly. Each $3.00. [Image: Drawing of a hand planter, Caption-Rotary Planter.] Rotary Corn Planter.-Decidedly the best hand corn planter made, and a very desirable implement for those who have but a small field or need to replant their ground. It puts the corn exactly where you want it and at a proper depth. It is easily worked and a most satisfactory tool in every way. Price $1.50. Tree Labels.-3 1/2 inch, notched, 1,000 50c. Pot Labels.-4-in. pointed; per 1,000 60c. Trellises.-15c to $2.00 each. Raffia.-Excellent for tying asparagus and other vegetables. Gardeners should try this. Per lb. 25c, 10 lbs. $2.00. Hotbed Thermometers.-Each $1.00. Garden Trowels.-5-in. 10c, 6-in. 15c. Florist Trowels.-Extra heavy, 40c. Concaved And Curved Seed Potato Knife.-Each 35c, postpaid. Perfect Plant Food.-An unsurpassed fertilizer for plants, which is prepared especially for plants grown in the house, garden or conservatory; clean, largely soluble in water, producing healthy plants, free from vermin, and early and abundant blossoms. Per lb. pkg. 25c, postpaid for 40c; 1/2 lb. pkg. 15c, postpaid for 25c. Lawn Fertilizer.-A plant food which will force a luxuriant growth, also a very desirable and beneficial fertilizer for garden use; 10 lbs. 60c, 25 lbs. $1.00, 100 lbs. $3.25, by freight or express. [Image: Drawing of a hand weeder] Lang's Hand Weeder.-It is, in our opinion, the best weeder made. Its special advantages over all other weeders of this class is that it has a band which passes over the fingers which, when the tool is not in use, gives full use to the hand for pulling weeds and thinning out plants without laying down the tool. Price 25c; $2.50 per doz.; 30c each, postpaid. Excelsior Weeding Hook.-Can be used to great advantage among small and tender plants. Price 10c, doz. $1.10, or postpaid for 20c each. [Image: Drawing of a weeder with claw-like prongs, Caption-Excelsior Weeding Hook.] Hazeltine's Weeder.-Blade is solid steel, oil tempered and has five sharp edges. Price 30c; or postpaid for 35c each. Dewey Atomizer.-The cheapest, most effective, most econimical [economical] and most durable insect destroyer. Will spray all kinds of liquids used for insects. Is thoroughly well made. Each $1.00. Postage 30c extra. [Image: Drawing of a round wire plant stand on legs, with several tiers of shelves and an arch, Caption- No. 10 Wire Stand.] Wire Flower Pot Stands.-For strength, beauty of design, and superior finish, our stands are unexcelled, if equaled. The No. 10, illustrated herewith, is a very popular style. Price only $3.50. Other styles at low prices. Illustrated list free. Wire Window Shelves.-36 inches long. Each 75c. Wire Flower Pot Bracket.-Very neat and convenient. Each 15c, doz. $1.50. Fluted Flower Pots-A handsome new pattern. Price is the same as for common, plain pots, so they are sure to be popular. The following prices per dozen are for pots and saucers: 4- inch 60c; 5-inch 75c; 6-inch $1.00; 7-inch $1.50; 8-inch $2.40; 9-inch $3.00. We make no charge for packing or delivering at the depot here. All orders for these must amount to at least $1.00. Many styles of handsome pots, hanging baskets, jardiniers and vases at very low prices. [Image: Drawing showing hand using sprinkler on two flowering potted plants.] Tyrian Plant Sprinkler.-With it you can, without injuring your plants or soaking the earth, quickly sprinkle them. It will render valuable aid in keeping the foliage fresh and healthy and free from insects of all kinds. The bent neck enables you to spray the under side of the leaves which are usually the insects hiding place. Postpaid for 75c each. Scollay Plant Sprinklers.--$1.10 large; 75c small.

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[Image: Drawing of a bird perched on a branch, Caption-Hartz Mountain Canary.] Birds. "Little Dewdrops of Celestial Melody." The companionship of a bird will brighten the life and make the home more cheerful for every member of the family. In this department of our business we have a complete bird store and can furnish all varieties of cage birds, gold fish, etc. We ship birds safely to the most distant part of the United States. Express charges to be paid by purchaser on all goods on this page except where stated. Prices are subject to change. We publish a large, illustrated catalogue of Birds, Gold Fish and all supplies for them which is sent free on request. Hartz Mountain Canaries.-These are a specialty with us. They are bred in Germany, high up among the Hartz Mouutains, and are famous for their clear, pure, beautiful song, which is a restful melody. There is no comparison between these and the common American "screeching" canary, whose choppy notes are at times almost ear-splitting. They are perfectly happy in the cage, require little care, and are more hardy than any other bird[.] Choicest male birds $3.00 each. Second grade birds $2.25 each. Female Canaries.-For breeding, $1.00 and $1.50 each, according to plumage. [Image: Drawing of a bird on a perch with a seed cup, Caption-Mexican Double Yellow Head Parrot.] St. Andreasberg Roller Canaries.-These birds are without doubt the finest songsters in the world. Their tones are sweet, round and full, consisting of delightful bell-notes, low water bubble, charming flute notes, long, silvery trills and whistling. They can be taught to whistle a tune and their most restful music continually delights and surprises one by its many changes. They are an ideal bird for an invalid and are often presented by our customers to sick friends. Price $5.00 each. Mocking Bird.-The most beautiful songster of all American birds and has wonderful powers of mimicry. Young birds $3.00. Red Bird or Cardinal.-A handsome bird with brilliant plumage and a good whistler. $2.50. [Left column.] Brass Cages.-Thoroughly well made and decidedly better than painted cages for birds. Size 5 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. 75 cts.; 6x9 $1.00; 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 $1.25; 7x10 $1.50; 7 3/4 x 10 3/4 $2.00. Fancy styles and larger sizes $2.00 to $5.00 each.

Bird Seed.-Best quality of pure, clean seed, Sicily Canary, German Summer Rape, Russian Hemp, Paddy, Sunflower, Superior Mixed Bird Seed and Mixed Seed for Parrots, all 10c per lb., 3 lbs. for 25c. Fine Mixed Bird Seed 5c per lb., Maw 30c per lb. If by mail add 8c per lb. for postage.

Prepared Mocking Bird Food.-35c per package. By mail 50c. Cuttle Bone.-Large 5c each postpaid. Song Restorer.-A medicine and food combined. Per pkg. 5c, 6 for 25c. Holders for same 10c each postpaid. Bird Insect Destroyer.-Per pkg. 10 cents, postpaid. Bird Cage Springs.-10c each postpaid.

[Text inside box with border, center, upper half of page.] Two New Books. Feathered Pets.-The most complete and practical book on Canaries, Parrots and other cage birds ever published for less than $2.00. How to train and care for them. 140 pages, fully illustrated. 25 cents postpaid. Aquaria.-Illustrates and describes all the best kinds of fancy fish for aquariums. How to breed and care for Gold Fish, etc. 64 pp. 15 cts. postpaid.

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Parrots.-When you wish to purchase a parrot it is always best to write and we will send a list of such birds as we have on hand. Stock and prices change with the season, ranging from $5.00 to $50.00. Australian Paroquets.-Beautiful little birds which can easily be taught many amusing tricks. Often called love birds. Price $7.50 per pair[.] Parrot Cages.-Several styles. $1.50 to $8.00 each. European Goldfinch.-The most delightful of parlor birds. Has brilliant plumage and usually an excellent song. $2.50 each. Nonpariel.-Sometimes called "Painted Bunting," on account of its brilliant coloring. $2.50 each. Ideal Bird Gravel.-Of superior quality. Per 2 lb. can 10c. Postpaid 42c. Wire Nest.-10c each postpaid. Nesting.-5c per pkg. By mail 7c.

[Image: Drawing of fish bowl with several fish, Caption-Collection.] An 8-inch Fish Globe (holds one gallon) and 2 Gold Fish, 1 Pearl Fish, 1 Silver Fish, 1 box Fish Food, Shells and Live Moss, making a handsome parlor ornament, all complete, securely packed for $1.35, worth $2.00. This is a great bargain.

The Aquarium. A well regulated aquarium adds an elegance to any place and is one of the most desirable ornaments for the parlor, library, sitting or dining room. It offers a wide opportunity for the study of nature, the motion of animal life eliciting the admiration of all, while affording instructive amusement for the children. The fishes require very little attention, and live a great many years. The glass fish globes are more popular than the square aquariums for the home. Large illustrated catalogue of Fancy Fish and aquaria supplies free to all. Gold Fish.-Of beautiful golden red color. Price 10c, 15c, 25c, 35c and 50 cents each. The 25 cent size is the most popular. We can also furnish Pearl, Amber and Oriole fish at the same price. [Image: Drawing of a fish with large fins and tail, Caption-Japanese Fan Tail Gold Fish.] [Lower half, left column.] Silver Fish.-This is simply an uncolored Gold Fish, of dull, silvery color. Price 10 and 15c each. Gorgeous, or Comet Fish.-A greatly admired variety of the Gold Fish with very long tail. When the fish turns in the water the head and tail nearly meet. Price 25, 35, 50 and 75c each. Glass Fish Globes.-See cut. Neat, cheap, well made and most popular. 5 inch diameter 25c; 6 in. 40c; 7 in. 50c; 8 in. 60c; 9 in. 75c; 10 in. $1.00; 11 $1.25 each. Plants.-Aquaria Moss 10 stems for 25c; Umbrella plant 15c each; Calla Lilies 15c each; Water Hyacinths 15c each. All postpaid. [Lower half, right column.] Japanese Fan Tailed Fish.-Most attractive of all, having three or four lobes to the tail, which spread out like a fan. They exhibit all the colors of the Gold, Pearl and Silver Fish very brilliantly. Prices, 50 and 75 cents and $1.00 each. American Fantail Fish.-Bred from imported fish and some of them nearly equal the Japanese. They are quite hardy as well as ornamental. Price 25c, 35c, and 50c each. With every order for fish add cost of bucket to ship in: 3 qt. size 10c; 1 gallon 15c; 1 1/2 gallons 20c. Prepared Fish Food.-A white wafer put up in boxes which is the best safest food for fish. 10c per box postpaid.

[Image: Drawing of a beach with a pile of different sea shells.] Beautiful Sea Shells. Everyone likes to have a few of these beautiful parlor ornaments to place on the mantel, brackets, center table, etc., and but few know where to obtain them. We carry a nice stock of them for sale and have a great variety of nice speciments ranging in price from 10 cents to $5.00, each. Our illustrated and descriptive catalogue of Sea Shells is a very interesting book to everyone. Mailed free on request. Our Shell Collections at 16c, 25c, 50c and $1.00 each postpaid are quite desirable. They each contain 25 shells, all different.

Index to Catalogue.

[table] [column heading: Page.] Vegetable Seeds. Artichoke. 9. Asparagus. 1. Asparagus Roots. 21. Beans. 1, 2, 20, 31. Beet. 3, 29, 30. Borecole, or Kale. 1. Broccoli. 9. Brussels Sprouts. 1. Cabbage. 4, 5, 29, 30. Carrot. 5. Cauliflower. 6. Celery. 6. Celeriac. 6. Chervil. 9. Chicory. 5. Chives. 21. Chufas. 21. Coffee Berry. 27. Collards. 5. Corn, Pop. 7, 20. Corn, Sweet. 7, 20. Corn Salad. 5. Collections. 30. Cress. 5. Cucumber. 8, 31. Chinese Lantern. 30. Curious Vegetables. 9. Egg Plant. 9, 20. Endive. 9. Garlic. 21. Gourds. 8. Garden Lemon. 9. Ground Cherry. 9, 30. Herbs. 9. Horse Radish. 21. Kale. 1. Kohl Rabi. 14. Leek. 9. Lettuce. 10. Mangel Wurzel. 3. Melon, Musk. 11, 29, 30, 31. Melon, Water. 12, 29. Melon, Citron. 12, 31. Mougri. 30. Mushrooms. 21. Mustard. 14. Okra, or Gumbo. 9. Onions. 13, 31. Onion Sets. 21. Parsley. 14. Parsnip. 14. Peanuts. 14. Peas. 15, 20. Pepper. 14. Pomegranate. 14. Potatoes. 37. Potato Seed. 37. Pumpkin. 16. Radish. 17. Rhubarb. 16, 21, 30. Ruta Baga. 20. Salsify. 16. Spinach. 18. Squash. 18, 29. Sugar Beet. 3, 30. Sweet Potatoes. 37. Tobacco. 14. Tomato. 19, 29, 30, 31. Turnip. 20, 31. Vegetable Plants and Roots. 16, 21. Vine Peach. 9.

Flower Seeds. Abronia. 38. Abutilon. 38. Adlumia. 38. Accroclinum. 38. Adonis. 38. Ageratum. 38. Agrostemma. 38. Alyssum. 39. Amaranthus. 40. Ampelopsis. 50. Anagallis. 38. Amobium. 38. Antirrhinum. 38. Aquilegia. 38. Arabis. 38. Argemone. 38. Asperula. 38. Asters. 34, 39. Balloon Vine. 38. Balsam. 40. Begonia. 40. Beets, Foliage. 50. Bluets. 50. Blue Bells. 34. Brachycome. 40. Browallia. 38. Bryonopsis. 50. Calcalia. 41. Cactus. 50. Cal. Yellow Bells. 41. Calendula. 40. Calliopsis. 40. Campanula. 40. Canary Bird Vine. 40. Candytuft. 40. Canna. 40. Canterbury Bells. 50. Carnation. 41. Cassia. 41. Catchfly. 50. Celosia. 41. Centaurea. 34, 40. Centrosema. 50. Chinese Horn Nut. 33. Chrysanthemum. 41. Cineraria. 41. Clarkia. 50. Cleome. 50. Clianthus. 50. Coboea. 41. Cockscomb. 41. Coleus. 41. Collections. 31. Convolvulus. 41.. Coreopsis. 40 Cosmos. 34, 41. Crotolaria. 34. Cuphea. 50. Cyclamen. 50. Cypress Vine. 41. Dahlia. 42. Daisies. 42. Datura. 43. Delphinium. 50. Diamond Flower. 42. Dianthus. 42. Digitalis. 42. Dolichos. 50. Eschscholtzia. 42. Euphorbia. 50. Ferns. 50. Feverfew. 50. Forget-Me-Not. 42. Fountain Plant. 42. Foxglove. 42. Four O'Clock. 44. Freesia. 42. Fuchsia. 42. Gailardia. 43. Geranium. 43. Gilia. 50. Gladiolus. 43. Globe Amaranth. 50. Gloxinia. 50. Godetia. 42. Golden Rod. 50. Gourds, ornamental. 50. Grasses, Fancy. 50. Grass Pinks. 43. Gypsophila. 50. Helianthus. 48. Heliotrope. 33, 43. Helichrysum. 50. Hibiscus. 43. Hollyhock. 34, 43. Humulus. 50. Hyacinthus. 50. Ice Plant. 43. Lantana. 43. Larkspur. 34, 43. Lathyrus. 43. Lemon Verbena. 50. Linum. 50. Lobelia. 43. Lupinus. 50. Lychnis. 50. Maize, Striped. 44. Marigold. 33, 43. Martynia. 50. Marvel of Peru. 44. Maurandia. 43. Mignonette. 33, 44. Mimulus. 44. Mimosa. 49. Mirabilis. 44. Mixed Flower S'd. 50. Moon Flower. 44. Morning Glory. 34, 44. Musa Ensete. 33. Myosotis. 42. Nasturtium. 33, 45. Nicotiana. 45. Nigella. 41. Oenothera. 45. Oxalis. 50. Palms. 33. Pansy. 46. Passion Flower. 45. Perilla. 45. Petunia. 45. Pinks. 42, 43. Phlox. 47. Poppy. 47. Portulaca. 45. Primula. 50. Pyrethrum. 50. Rhodanthe. 50. Roses. 33. Ricinus. 47. Salpiglossis. 49. Salvia. 48. Saponaria. 49. Scabiosa. 49. Scarlet Runner. 50. Sedum. 50. Sensitive Plant. 49. Shamrock. 33. Smilax. 49. Solanum. 33. Spraguea. 49. Statice. 49. Stevia. 49. Stocks. 49. Sweet Peas. 34, 48. Sweet William. 49. Sweet Sultan. 50. Sunflower. 48. Thunbergia. 50. Torenia. 49. Venus Looking Glass. 50. Verbena. 49. Vinca. 50. Violet. 49. Wallflower. 49. Wahlenbergia. 49. Water Lilies. 34. Whitlavia. 49. Wisteria. 49. Wild Cucumber. 50. Xeranthemum. 50. Zinnias. 50.

Flower Plants. Abutilon. 53. Ageratum. 34. Aquaria Plants. 56. Asparagus. 53. Begonias. 53. Bouvardia. 35. Bryophyllum. 34. Bulbs. 34, 35, 51, 52. Calla, Black. 34. Canna. 34. Carnation. 54. Chrysanthemum. 34, 53. Coleus. 35, 56. Collections. 34, 59. Cyperus. 56. Euphorbia. 56. Ferns. 56. Fuchsias. 54. Geraniums. 34, 35, 55. Heliotropes. 56. Hardy Shrubs. 59. Hardy Plants. 61. Hibiscus. 56. Hydrangeas. 56. Lantana. 54, 56. Lily of Valley. 35. Manetta Vine. 54. Mexican Primrose. 54. Miscellaneous Plants. 56. Moon Flower. 56. Night Blooming Cerus. 53. Nasturtium. 35. Old Man's Beard. 34. Orange Tree. 54. Palms. 54. Pansies. 54. Parrot's Feather. 56. Passion Flower. 54. Pelargoniums. 55. Petunias. 56. Primula. 54. Roses. 35, 57, 58. Rubber Tree. 54. Slavia. 34, 53. Sanseveria. 54. Solanum. 56. Strobilanthe. 54. Swainsonia. 53. Verbenas. 56. Violets. 56. Vines. 59. Water Hyacinth. 56.

Farm Seeds. Artichoke Roots. 27. Barley. 26. Buckwheat. 27. Broom Corn. 26. Clover. 28. Corn. 22, 23, 24, 25, 32. Coffee Berry. 27. Coffee Peas. 32. Cow Peas. 27, 32. Flax. 26. Field Peas. 26. Field Beans. 27. Grass Seed. 28. Kaffir Corn. 27. Lawn Grass. 28. Lentils. 9. Oats. 26. Potatoes. 37. Rape. 26. Rye. 26. Spiltz. 32. Soja Beans. 27. Sugar Cane. 27. Sweet Potatoes. 37. Sunflower. 27. Tree Seeds. 27. Wheat. 26.

Atomizer. 32. Bee Supplies. 63. Birds. 64. Books. 61, 64. Flower Bulbs. 51, 52. Fruit Packages. 61. Garden Tools. 62. Gold Fish. 64. Hardy Shrubs. 59. Implements. 62. Miscellaneous. 62, 63. Nursery Stock. 60. Potato Planter. 37. Potato Knife. 37. Poultry Supplies. 63. Sea Shells. 64.

Floral Novelties

Illustrated on Cover of This Catalogue.

Everyone who likes flowers should order one of these collections.

Princess Pauline Ageratum.--See description on page 36. Each 10c.

Manda's Triumph Rose.--This is the great Double Memorial Rose first sent out last year which has proved so satisfactory everywhere. It is considered one of the most valuable varieties ever brought out and it gives excellent results everywhere. It is a very double pure white rose of most clear, beautiful form, about two inches in diameter, of very pleasing fragrance, and they are produced in immense clusters, on one branch have been counted over 150 flowers. Grows nicely climbing over a trellis or prostrate on the ground, running 12 to 15 feet in one season. Desirable also for cemetery planting. Hardy. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.

Miniature Tradescantia.--A very small leaved variety of Wandering Jew. A beautiful little novelty which is sure to please the ladies as it is very desirable for growing in hanging baskets, vases, window boxes or anywhere that a trailing plant is desired. Color of the leaves is dark green broadly striped with silvery white, carmine and pink. Each 15c, 4 for 50c.

White Phenomenal Fuchsia.--Most of our patrons are acquainted with Fuchsia Phemomenal, and know what a very desirable variety it is. This variety is fully as large, sometimes three inches across, and the flowers are double white, veined at base with carmine. Tube and sepals bright carmine. It is of strong, robust habit, the flowers being borne in the greatest profusion, and it may almost be called a perpetual bloomer. It is the flower for everybody. Each 15c, 4 for 50c.

Chance Salvia.--See description on page 36. Each 15c.

Harvest Moon Coreopsis.--A most attractive novelty and one which is sure to prove satisfactory. Plants grow to a height of 18 to 24 inches and are literally covered with beautiful saucer-shaped flowers which are of such a brilliant orange yellow as to suggest its name. Petals are broad and irregularly fringed or toothed. Flowers are large, of a very rich color and desirable for cutting. Each 15c, 4 for 50c.

The entire collection of above six novelties for 50c, postpaid.

Grand Vegetable Novelties.

See Illustrations on Cover of This Book.

Early Express Cucumber.--By far the earliest good cucumber ever offered and it will pay everyone who has a garden to try it. See description on page 31. Per pkt. 10c.

Rocky Ford Musk Melon.--Everyone who likes delicious melons should try it. See description on page 31. Per pkt. 10c.

Fordhook Fancy Tomato.--A novelty of high merit described on page 29. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 50c.

Yellow Sibley Squash.--Another novelty of 1899 and a good one. See page 29 for description. Per pkt. of six seeds 10c.

Blue Gem Watermelon.--An elegant new sort for either market or family garden. See description on page 29. Pkt. 5c.

One packet each of above five vegetables for 25 cents.

[image] Eight Choice Roses 50 Cts.

Beautiful Roses.

Plant roses this year, plant lots of them, revel in their beauty, enjoy their fragrance, grow plenty for your own use and for giving to your friends. There is no other flower that will afford you so much pleasure if properly grown. As a trial order we offer you our Amateur's Collection, consisting of one Crimson Rambler, one Memorial Rose and six other choice varieties, all different, for 50c. The cheapest good collection ever offered.

The Four Ramblers.

One plant each of Crimson, White, Pink and Yellow Rambler Roses, making a grand assortment of climbers, for 50c. Both collections postpaid for 85c.

[images] Imported German Canaries $3.00 Each

Vegetable Seeds [table] [column heading: PKT.] 1. Express Cucumber. 10c. 2. Rocky Ford Melon. 10c. 3. Fordhook Fancy Tomato. 10c. 4. Yellow Sibley Squash. 10c. 5. Blue Gem Water Melon. 5c.

5 Packets for 25 cts.

Plants 6. Princess Pauline Ageratum. 10c. 7. Chance Salvia. 15c. 8. Harvest Moon Coreopsis. 15c. 9. Manda's Triumph Rose. 20c. 10. Miniature Tradescantia. 15c. 11. White Phenomenal Fuchsia. 15c. The 6 Plants for 50 cts.

Fish Collection $1.35.

1 Glass Globe 2 Gold Fishes 1 Pearl Fish 1 Silver Fish Shells, Live Moss & Fish Food.