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44. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] NEW WASHINGTON WAKEFIELD

Washington Wakefield Cabbage.
For many years the Jersey Wakefield Cabbage has been the most prominent early sort with market gardeners and many attempts have been made to improve upon it, with heretofore but limited success. In this grand variety which is well shown by our illustration, we have a most superior strain, well worthy the name it bears. It is a leader, and first in head, first in market and first in the hearts of the gardeners! It is very early, the heads pyramidal in shape, larger than the Jersey Wakefield, very solid, with few outside leaves. Grows remarkably uniform, heads of even size and shape. Unequaled for market or family garden. Try it this season. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 85c, lb. $2.75.

Zenith Red Cabbage.
Many persons prefer the red cabbages, considering them of finer flavor, but it has been difficult to secure a strain which was desirable in all respects. This grand new variety is a medium early, of very dark handsome red color, thin ribbed and very solid. It is desirable in every particular. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.

Erfurt Early Prolific Broad Beans.
For many years past we have had inquiries from our customers who formerly lived in England, for the English Broad Beans, but we did not handle them, as the leading variety, Broad Windsor, does not succeed well in this country, owing to its lateness and liability to be affected by unfavorable weather. When traveling through England we found that they had a greatly improved variety which was very much earlier, more prolific and resisted drouth and rust better than any other kind and we therefore secured a supply of them. The Broad Windsor usually has three or four beans in each pod, while this new variety has from five to nine beans of large size and delicate flavor. The plant is of robust, upright growth, entirely different from any of the ordinary varieties of beans. Pods measuring 10 to 12 inches in length are not uncommon and they are broad and of handsome appearance. They are more hardy than most varieties of beans and may be planted earlier in the season. Plant in rows about two feet apart, and six inches apart in the row, covering 1½ to 2 inches deep. The top of the stalk should be nipped off as soon as the plants begin to flower, as this induces earliness. Pkt. 10c; ½ pt. 20c; qt. 65c, postpaid. By freight, ½ pk. 85c; pk. $1.50.

[image] ERFURT BROAD BEANS.

All Seasons Pole Beans.
This splendid variety which we introduced has been grown by one family for about sixty years. It is a vigorous climbing sort, immensely productive, beginning to bear very early in the season and continuing until severe frost. It is of superior quality and flavor and the pods which are 6 to 8 inches long hang in great clusters. Has matured here when planted as late as July 15th. Seed is very scarce this year so that we can only offer it in packets. Per pkt. 10c.

Ostrich Plume Mustard.
The leaves are long, ruffled and frilled, and curved as gracefully as an ostrich plume, making them desirable for garnishing. Can be cut quite early and is unsurpassed for "greens." Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 50c.

Danish Giant Cauliflower
For many years past Henderson's Snowball Cauliflower has been the most popular of all varieties, but now a new sort has become a strong competitor for the first place, and we believe the Danish Giant will soon stand first among the growers in this country. It originated in the same locality in Denmark which produced the Snowball. The heads are extra large in size, pure white and very solid. It also has larger leaves which help to protect the head. It is about ten days later than the Snowball, but has proven much more desirable for growing in the open ground and does well dry seasons when other varieties show failure, keeping plump and fresh during the hottest, dryest [driest] weather. One grower whom we believe to be the largest grower of cauliflower in the country (his crop amounting to ninety acres), tested the Danish Giant and has placed his entire order for this variety for the coming season. He claims that he has tried all strains of cauliflower and will hereafter grow no other. Our seed is obtained direct from the best cauliflower growers in Denmark, the home of the cauliflower, and our customers will be especially pleased with it. Per pkt. of 100 seeds 15c, per oz. $3.00.

Upland Cress.
This is not a novelty but is such a desirable variety that we are glad to call special attention to it. It is a perennial and can be grown in the same manner as spinach except that it lives over the winter. Produces well and the leaves have the same flavor as Water Cress. Can be grown on high, dry land and does not run to seed rapidly. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 60c.

[image] DANISH GIANT CAULIFLOWER.

[image] CHINESE SAGO BEAN.

Chinese Sago Beans.
When traveling in California we spent considerable time on a 600 acre farm which was devoted to growing standard vegetable and flower seeds and novelties from all parts of the world. We noticed here that the kind of food called Loukdaw, which seemed to be the most relished by the farm workmeu [workmen], was a small, round, green bean, smaller than a kernel of popcorn or about the size of sago. To prepare it for the table it was soaked in water for several days, changing water frequently until it began growing and the sprout was about half an inch long. When boiled they then make a nice, fresh dish for the table. In this way fresh vegetables can be had in the winter. We tried growing them on our place last summer and they yielded wonderfully well, so we take pleasure in offering them to our customers. It will make a new dish for your table and a fresh vegetable ready at any time of the year. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 50c.

Yard Long Beans.
A great curiosity, and withal a bean of excellent quality. It is a climbing variety of strong, vigorous growth and belongs to the Dolichos family. Pods usually being 13 to 24 inches, but frequently 30 inches and sometimes 36 inches in length. An excellent table vegetable, the pods being tender and of a rich asparagus flavor. Seed quite scarce this year. Per pkt. 10c.

African Horned Cucumber
A remarkably curious novelty which is not only an excellent fruit for table use or pickling but is a highly ornamental climbing vine of most luxuriant growth and fine for trellis or screen. The fruit averages when mature about 4 in. loug [long] by 2½ in diameter, and is covered with strong protruding points or horns. Shading from dark green to orange. Pkt. 10c.

WE ARE PLEASED TO RECEIVE NEW OR RARE VARIETIES OF SEED FOR TRIAL.