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SEED -BOOK
i THE FRANKS. [>L ATT CO.
I 350 T0356 STATE ST, NEW HAVEN. Conn.
MONEYBACK LAWN MOWERS ^iA'^i^
BALL
BEARING
SHEAR CUT AND SELF ADJUSTING
Better than ever for 1911. With their past reputation ; an enlarged and finer equipped
factory to make them in, we repeat our guarantee : Satisfaction or money back.
STYLE B LAWN MOWER.
Style D.
Nine-inch Traction Wheels.
Four Revolving Knives.
Ball Bearings.
14-inch cut $4.50 each
16-inch cut 4.75 each
18-inch cut 5.25 each
20-inch cut 5.75 each
Style E:.
Ten-inch Traction Wheels.
Four Revolving Knives.
Ball Bearings.
16-inch cut $5.75 each
18-inch cut 6.00 each
20-inch cut 6.50 each
Style A.
Seven-inch Traction Wheels.
Three Revolving Knives.
Parallel Bearings.
14-inch cut $2.75 each
16-inch cut 3.00 each
Style B.
Eight-inch Traction Wheels.
Three Revolving Knives.
Parallel Bearings.
14-inch cut $3.00 each
16-inch cut 3.25 each
18-inch cut 3.50 each
STYLE E LAWN MOWER.
GRASS CATCH EPv
For Lawn Mowers.
Consists of a galvanized iron bottom, v/ith sides
and back made of very strong canvas. Frame of
galvanized iron anti-rust wire.
^ The superiority of this make over any othe^- con-
sists of a universal attachment, applicable u-' any
^ style lawn mower, and is guaranteed to make a per-
fect fit, can be removed to empty or put away i an
instant.
Sizes 16. 18 or 20 inches $1.50 ►.'ach
Keystone Lawn Rollers
Are the best we can buy. Steel bearing, beveled
edges, strong handle and well finished in every
particular. Complete catalogue on application.
No. Lbs. Weight Width Price
303 225 16 in. $12.25
304 250 20 in. 13.75
307 300 24 in. 16.35
309 400 20 in. 21.75
310 450 24 in. 24.00
313 500 24 in. 27.00
TH[ fRANK S. PLATT COMPANVS
General Catalogue for 1911
SOWinA fkHCl RG£kDinA suggestions offered by this annual
visitor. Perhaps it is unnecessary to re-
fer to the many years of progressive growth of our output and the substantial increase in
the number of our many satisfied patrons.
The bright, successful farmers and gardeners owe much of their prosperity to the
fact that combined with their intelligence and careful discrimination, they have sown
**PLATT'S SEEDS" and consequently made a good start. **The Best" is always
a matter of first consideration ; then good management and care insure desired results.
The accompanying illustration is from a photograph of the south-east corner of the OLD
GREEN.
It is indisputable evidence of quality in PLATT'S EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS SEED.
While the Old Town Pump and the Bennett Fountain are prominent features of the picture,
our especial reference and desire is to invite attention to the beautiful lawn effect and remarkable
success of the seeding.
The ground was broken up in April, the first time in over half a century, dressed liberally
with our pulverized sheep manure, and seeded down about May 1st. The following weeks were
not conducive to best results, but notwithstanding the very dry summer, it made a vigorous start
and thrived under adverse conditions, so that we are able to present in picture its beautiful appear-
ance, showing scarcely three months' growth.
We make a specialty of GRASS SEED MIXTURES, including the
EVERGREEN LAWN, EDOEWOOD PARK LAWN, SHADY NOOK, HAY AND PASTLRE.
OUR CATALOGUES.
Poultry Supply is ready January 1st. ^
Seed and General Spring Catalogue, February 1st. > Mailed free on application.
Bulb and Fall, August 1st. J
SPECIAL NOTICE TO MARKET GARDENERS.
We sell to Market Gardeners, Truckers and Farmers' Clubs at special wholesale rates and
solicit your inquiries for close prices on round lots.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
One of our Rose houses that supply the wholesale and retail flower department. This is a very
important branch of The Frank S. Platt Co.'s plant and insures fresh cut stock every day, delivered
in perfect condition, in no way impaired by packing and shipment, as is almost inevitable with outside
consignments. In our forcing plant, we also raise thousands of Geraniums, Coleus, Heliotropes and
other bedding plants, as well as our entire supply of vegetable plants which are developed in season
to meet conditions and requirements of the purchaser, some going direct from the seed bed, while
others are transplanted, or potted before planting out.
We solicit inquiries and shall be pleased to quote any quantity in season.
POULTRY SUPPLY DEPARTMENT*
Our Incubators, Brooders, Coops, Foods, Feeders, Remedies, etc., are too numerous in
sizes, prices and specifications to mention here. Anyone interested, who has not .seen our latest
special catalog^ue price list on these goods, should write for same. We issue a new edition each
winter and intend to mail one to every customer who keeps poultry. At all times we have fresh
su plies of foods coming in, and intend to carry in stock, a large assortment of all the popular
varieties of foods, insecticides and package shelf-goods. We are glad to give free advice at all
time^ to any who contemplate keeping poultry, or pet stock, or those desiring information. Or-
ders from out of town received by mail or telephone promptly executed.
TERMS. Ca<h with order or satisfactory reference. We will ship by express, C. O. D. plus return charge. Cannot ship
C. O. D by freight.
WR!TE ADDRESS PLAINLY. Write your Name, Post-Office and State plainly and in full on every letter. When Ex-
press or Freight Office is different from Post-Office, advise us of the same,
SEEDS, ETC., BY WEIGHT OR MEASURE. Less than quarter pound and one quarter bushel will be charged at slight
advance above pound and bushel rates.
POST SERVICE. The postal arrangements admit the sending of seeds to any part of the United States at the rate of
eight cents a pound. We will send, postpaid, all Garden and Flower Seeds sold in packets, by the ounce, and up to
one pound; but for Seeds in bulk, postage to the amount of eight cents per pound must be added to catalogue prices.
For postage on Peas and Beans add 15 cents per quart, on Corn 10 cents, to catalogue prices.
MARKET FLUCTUATIONS. Prices are subject to variation without notice, on extreme changes in market values.
ABOUT WARRANTING SEEDS. We give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness or
any other matter of any Seeds, Bulbs or Plants we send out, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop.
If the purchaser d^es not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned.
THE FRANK S. PLATT CO.
350-352«354=356 State St., NEW HAVEN, CONN.
New and Valuable Varieties
Worthy of Special Consideration.
BURPEE'S IMPROVED
BUSH LIMA.
Fordhook Bush Lima.
In our trial grounds last summer this variety
distinguished itself by the great proportion of
pods that set, in comparison with the amount
of vine and foliage. The fruitage was well
towards the center of the plant; an abundance
of well-filled pods. The shelled beans are so
much larger and thicker than all other varieties
of its class that the aggregate yield is much
greater. Price per pkt.,10c.; per qt., 40c.; per
bu., $6.50.
Burpee^s Improved
Bush Lima.
We have tried this out with other well-known
varieties for two 3'ears, and pronounce it the
acme of perfection in both plant and product.
The former vigorous and upright, branching
well and carrying the pods out somewhat from
the center, admitting full development, which
is evidenced by specimens bearing five or six
beans. It is the finest type of the TRUE
LARGE BUSH LIMA.^ Price per pkt., lOc;
per qt.. 40c.; per bu., $6.50,
Black Valentine
Bean.
Extra early, green podded bush bean.
Plants strictly dwarf, blight resisting and
productive. Pods long, round and straight, of
good quality; particularly valuable for market.
Price per pkt., 10c. ; per qt., 25c.; per bu.,$5.00.
Cabbage
Enkbulzen's Glory.
New and a winner. Very early, large size,
maturing with the Early Flat Dutch, making
a fine, large, ball-shaped head, particularly
BLACK VALENTINE BEAN.
enkhuizen's glory cabbage.
attractive for market purposes. One of the best for market garden-
ers. Price per pkt., 5c.; oz., 30c.; lb., $3.00.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
Chicago Self-Blanching Celery.
One of the finest varieties ever introduced.
This Celery first came to our notice through a small sample of the
seed sent to us for trial by the owner of the original stock. It was care-
fully attended to throughout its growing period and developed rapidly,
making an early, large, heavy stalk, of the self-blanching habit. The
foliage is variegated with green and white, something like White Plume,
but differently mottled. This celery is stronger than White Plume,
the heads being usually about six inches taller and with very large, solid
hearts. In quality it is very sweet, tender, free from string, toughness
or bitter taste, and superior to any other early self-blanching variety.
Per pkt., Sc.; oz., 40c.; H-lh., $1.25; lb., $4.00.
Early Dawn Sugar Corn.
The market gardeners' realization of quality and precedence over
any other early variety. It is very hardy; admitting early planting.
EARLY DAWN SUGAR CORN.
Good large ear, with white or pale amber kernels of unusual substance
and quality, for early corn. Very sweet, yields abundantly. Planted
in April, ma-
CHICAGO SELF-BLANCHING.
tures latter
part of June
and early July. Leads all competitors and
is a money maker. Per ear, 5c.; per qt.,
25c.; per ^-bu., 6Sc.; per bu., $4.00.
Cabbage
Danish Ball Head.
Hollander.
This superb cabbage is worthy of special
mention. It is the hardest heading and
longest keeper of all, v/hile the quality is un-
surpassed. The heads are round, of good
marketable size, with very little outer foli-
age. Imported Danish grown seed. Per
pkt., 5c.; per oz., 20c.; per lb., $3.00.
DANISH BALL HEAD CABBAGE.
FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
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Thomas Laxton Pea.
Resembles very closely the Gradus or Prosperity.
Vines three feet in height, are slightly darker green;
the pods 'being deeper in color with a blunt end, pre-
senting a more attractive, well-filled pod of peas,
which are not surpassed in quality by any other.
Our trials have shown them to be ready for market
as early as Gradus, with better yield of crop. Price
per qt., 45c.; pk., $2.75; bu., $10.00.
The Grand IWuskmelon.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
Vegetable Marrow—
Italian Cocozelle Longe.
This is the favorite Italian Marrow and gen-
erally allowed to run over brush supports or
fences. It is quite ornamental, when trained
over the pergola or arbor, furnishing both
shade and edible fruits, cream color, two to
three feet long and three to four inches in
diameter. Per oz., 15c.; %-\h., 40c.; lb., $1.50.
FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
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SJiowing a bunch of average
sized heads from a field that yield-
ed seventy bushels per acre under
ordinary Held culture.
Read's Triumph Barley.
What F. H. Horseford, who is an authority on Barley, says of
Read's Triumph Barley:
1st — A distinct variety with beards of a silky and pliable
nature.
2nd — Free from smut or other diseases.
3rd — Straw exceedingly stiff, standing erect.
4th — Six-rowed, large plump kernels and with rows compact
and heads long.
5th — Grain uncommonly bright and weighty.
6th — Greatest combination of qualities in a barley I have
seen.
We guarantee all the grain we sell this year under Read's name
and description to come direct from him.
Prices: By express or freight, not prepaid, pk., 75c.; ^-bu.,
$1.25; 1 bu., $2.25; 2^^ bu., $5.50; 5 bu., $10.75; 10 bu., $21.00; 20
bu., $40.00 net.
Read's Reliable
Spring Wheat.
What Dr. C. G. Pringle, the world renowned hybridizer
and botanist, says of Read's Reliable Spring Wheat:
1st — Vigorous growing, smooth chaff, semi-bearded va-
riety, bearing heavy head on stiff straw, of good height
with broad leaves.
2nd — Kernels large, of a dark amber color, flinty and rich
in gluten.
3rd — Type thoroughly fixed.
4th — Apparently immune from rust, smut and the attacks
of insects, which alone recommends it.
5th — Every requirement of a good wheat seems to have
been obtained, and not only combines the merits of its par-
ents, but is in fact, superior to either.
We guarantee all the grain we sell this year under Read's
name and description to come direct from him.
Prices: By express or freight, not prepaid, lb., 30c.; H-pk-.
70c.; pk., $1.15; K-bu., $1.70; 1 bu., $3.10; 2^^ bu., $7.60; 5 bu.,
$15.00; 10 bu., $29.00 net
Showing approximately the height
of Read's Reliable Spring Wheat
grown under ordinary farm culture.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
MAUD HOLMES.
Yick's Mikado Pink Aster.
This beautiful New Aster belongs to the Comet class. Pet-
als narrow, very long and gracefully reflexed; the outer ones
slhowing.to their full extent, while those in the center bend
and curl across each other so as to give the entire flower an
attractive fluffy appearance. The color is an exquisite shade
of shell pink, resembling the Enchantress Carnation. Blooms
in mid-season, and in habit is a strong growing and freely
branching long-stemmed plant. The flowers under good
cultivation will average six inches in diameter. Price per oz.,
$2.00; pkt., 10c.
The Novelty Spencer
Sweet Pea Sensation
for 1911.
MAUD HOLMES.
SUNPROOF CRIMSON SPENCER.
This is undoubtedly one of the fin-
est novelties of recent introduction;
flowers are of the largest size, three
and four to a spray, carried on long
stems, of brilliant crimson, and blooms
are of the true Spencer type, both
standard and wings being well waved.
The variety will not burn under the
hottest sun, is of vigorous and strong-
growth. The stock is fixed, as is
shown by The National Sweet Pea
Society'^ trials in England. Price in
original pkts., 15c.
Salvia,
King of the Carpet. An extremely
dwarf Salvia growing from 15 to 18
inches high and has very regular
flower spikes of intense scarlet. We
have contracted with the grower for
his entire stock and offer it this year
as a new and distinct addition to the
Salvia family. Price per pkt., 20c.;
per oz., $3.50.
New Gigantic
Cosmos.
^^Lady Lenox''
A decided advance on any variety
of Cosmos previously known. The
lovely shell pink colored flowers are
of extra size, measuring three and a
half to four and a half inches across,
while the petals are frequently fimbri-
cated at the ends, adding a lightness
and grace to the flowers, which are
borne on long stiff stems. The plant
is vigorous and most floriferous, at-
taining a height of quite six feet,
while when given plenty of room to
develop it will form a b'ush quite
four to five feet through. Price p«r
oz., 75c.; pkt.. 10c.
GENERIXL LIST
-OF-
Seleci Vegetable Seeds.
ARTICHOKE.
Artichoke — Carciofo — Alcachofe.
Tuberous-Rooted Artichoke. Jerusalem Artichoke.
This is quite distinct from the Globe Artichoke, being
grown exclusively for its tubers, perfectly hardy.
Price per lb., 10c. ; 3 lbs., 25c.; per pk., $1.00; per
bu., $3.50.
Large French Globe. The flower heads of this variety
are the portions for the table. Sow early in spring, in
rich soil, and transplant the following spring to per-
manent beds, in rows (or hills) three feet apart, and
two feet between the plants. It requires a deep, rich
loam, and should be protected in winter by a covering
of leaves or coarse manure.
Perennial. Price per pkt., 5c,; oz., 40c.
ASPARAGUS.
spar gel — Esparrago — A sparago.
Sow the seed early in the spring, in drills about one
inch deep, and rows about a foot apart, and in the fall
or succeeding spring the plants may be set out in beds
about two feet apart each way, leaving the crown of
the root about four inches below the surface. Before
winter cover the bed with a dressing of manure.
Purchasing roots instead of seed will save a year in
time.
Giant Argenteuil. French origin; very early and
large, Blanches readily, and recognized by its at-
tractive appearance when bunched and on sale in our
markets. Price per pkt,, 5c.; oz., 10c, ; 54 lb,, 25c,; lb.,
80c.
Palmetto. Very early, large and pale green. Price
f)er pkt., 5c,; per oz,, 10c. ; per J4-lb,, 25c,; per lb., 8Uc.
Barr's Mammoth. Very large, tender stalks, light
color and very early. Price per pkt.. Sc.; per oz., 10c. ;
per K-lb., 25c,; per lb., 80c.
Conover'F Colossal. Large, early, green and very
prolific. Per pkt.. Sc.; oz., 10c.; ^-Ib., 20c,; lb., 65c.
Columbian Mammoth White. A large white variety
maturing early. Price per pkt., Sc.; oz,, 10c. ; ^-Ib., 25c.;
lb„ 80c.
Asparagus Roots.
Conover's Colossal, 1-year old, 100, $ ,50 1000, $3.50
Conover's Colossal, 2-years old, 100, 1.00 1000, 5.00
Palmetto, 2-years old, , . 100, 1.00 1000, 5.00
Barr's Mammoth, . . 100, 1.00 1000, 5.00
•Columbian Mammoth White, : 100, 1.00 1000, 6.00
ASPARAGUS ROOTS,
10
mtm
DWARF OR
SNAP;
WAX PODDED
VARIETIES.
Bohnen — Frijoles —
Faggioli.
A succession
sowing can be
made from the
first week in May
until August.
Plant in drills
about two inches
deep and from
eighteen inches
to two feet apart,
according to the
richness of the
soil. The plants
should be about
three inches
apart.
Pencil Pod
Black Wax. Pods
are long, round, straight, and very tender. In color a rich dark yellow.
Price per pkt., 10c. ; per qt., 30c.; per bu., $5.50.
Allan's Imperial Wax. Pods long, broad and straight. Seed whi-te,
splashed with chocolate brown. Price per pkt., lOc; per qt., 30c.; bu., $5.50.
Keeney's Rustless Golden Wax. The pods are thick, fiat when young,
and semi-round later. Per pkt., 10c. ; per qt., 30c.; per bu., $5.50.
godson Wax. Long, straight, light yellow pods. Per pkt, 10c. ; per qt.,
30c.; per bu., $5.50. ;&
Currie's Rust Proof. Pods are long, flat and straight. Price per pkt.,
10c. ; per qt., 30c.; per bu., $5.50.
Wardwell's Kidney Wax. Pods long, broad, flat. Beans white, mottled
with purple. Price per pkt., lOc; per qt., 30c.; per bu., $5.50.
Saddle Back Wax. Long, round pods, good color, entirely stringless and
'exceptionally fine. Price per pkt., 10c. ; per qt., 30c.; per bu,, $6.00.
Golden-Eye Wax. An early variety, pods flat. Price per pkt., 10c. ; per
qt., 30c.; per bu., $5.50.
Davis' White Kidney Wax, Rustless, pods flat, long and straight. Pkt.,
10c. ; qt., 30c.; bu., $5.50,
Golden Wax. Very early; flat pods, seed mottled. Per pkt., lOc; qt., 30c.; bu., $5.50.
Improved Golden Wax. Thick pods, long, slightly curved, seed mottled. Pkt., 10c.; qt, 30c.; bu.,
$5.50.
Challenge Black Wax. Early
strain of the Dwarf Black Wax.
Price per pkt., 10c. ; per qt, 30c.;
per bu., $5.50.
Black Wax, Butter or Dwarf
German. The pods, when ripe, are
round, waxy, yellow. Price per
pkt., 10c, ; per qt,, 30c.; per bu.,
$5.50.
White Wax. Pods flat, yellow.
Price per pkt., 10c. per qt, 30c.;
per bu., $5.50.
GREEN PODDED VARIETIES.
Burpee's Stringless Green Pod.
The pods are round, long and
large. Price per pkt, 10c. ; per qt.,
30c.; per bu., $6.00.
Longfellow. An extra early
snap. Round, straight, fleshy pods.
Per pkt, 10c, ; qt„ 30c, ; bu., $5.50.
Black Valentine. Very hardy
and productive. Vigorous vine;
pods straight and rather flat. A
large crop can be depended on,
KIDNEY WAX. Per pkt., 10c. ; qt., 25c.; bu., $5.00.
FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
It
BEAMS— Continued.
Low's Champion. Entirely stringless and very-
tender
Extra Early Refugee. Round pods, dark colored
seed
Extra Early Valentine. Improved round pod
Red Valentine
Bountiful. Seed yellow, pods stringless and
tender
Early Long Yellow Six Weeks. Long flat pods,
seeds yellow
Early China Dwarf or Red Eye. Very early,
pods flat
Refugee or Thousand-to-one. Late, round pod,
dark seed
Giant Podded Valentine. Long, solid, round pods,
Mohawk. Long flat pods, for fall use and
pickling
Dwarf Horticultural. Large round beans in fine
mottled pods
Boston Favorite. (Large Goddard). Red pod-
ded
Large White Kidney or Royal Dwarf. One of
the best shell beans, green or ripe
Red Kidney or Chilian. Generally cultivated as
a field bean and used dry
White Marrow. Best adapted to field culture
and sale in a dry state
White Field or Medium. A standard sort for
field cultivation
White Pea or Navy. Boston baking bean ....
ENGLISH OR BROAD.
Broad Windsor. A bush or stump variety;
ripens unevenly, thus prolonging the season.
Thrives best in good rich, rather damp soil
Pkt.
10c.
Qt.
25c.
Bu.
$5.00
10c.
25c.
$5.00
10c.
30c.
$5.00
10c.
30c.
$5.00
10c.
25c.
$4.50
10c.
25c.
$4.50
10c.
10c.
25c.
30:.
$4.50
$5.50
10c.
25c.
$4.50
10c.
30c.
$5.00
10c.
25c.
$5.00
10c.
25c.
$4.50
10c.
25c.
$4.50
10c.
20c.
$4.00
10c.
10c.
20c.
20c.
$4.00
$4.00
10c.
30c.
$5.00
Burpee's bush lima.
platt's king of garden limas. bush lima.
Burpee's Bush Lima. Genuine Lima bean of bushhabit, growing from eighteea
inches to two feet high
Burpee's Improved Bush Lima. (See novelties, page 3)
Quarter Century. A large type of Dwarf Lima
Dreer's Wonder. A large seeded dwarf variety
Dreer's Bush Lima. Two feet high, early; beans close together in pod, thick...
Fardhook. (See novelties, page 3)
Pkt.
Qt.
Bu.
10c.
30c.
$6.00
10c.
40c.
$6.50
10c.
35c.
$6.00
10c.
35c.
$6.09
10c.
40c.
$6.50
10c.
40c.
$6.59
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THE
FORDHOOK BUSH LIMA.
CRIMSON GLOBE BEET.
BEANS-Continued.
Henderson's Bush Lima. It is the earhest Pkt Qt. Bu.
of the lima beans 10c. 35c. $6.00
Wood's Prolific Bush. An improved Hen-
derson, larger and better yielder 10c. 40c. $6.50
POLE OR RUNNING.
They succeed best in sandy loam, which should be liberall)^
enriched with thoroughly rotted manure in the hills, which art-
formed according to the variety, from three to four feet apart.
Piatt's King of the Garden Lima. Early and
prolific; pods large and long, bearing four to
seven beans
Ford's Mammoth. A good, long pod
Early Leviathan. Large pod
New Ideal. Long, four to six seeded pod..
Early Jersey. A prolific variety, large pods..
Extra Large White Lima. This is selected
stock of a large seeded strain
Large White Lima. Broad flat pods
Seibert's Extra Early. It is a large, thin-
podded kind, white seeds
Small Lima or Sieva. Similar to Large Lima,
but smaller and earlier
Dreer's Improved or Challenger. Early and
productive. The bean is thick and round,
growing close in the pod
Scarlet Runner. The beans are very dark
and the flowers bright scarlet
White Dutch Runner. Similar to the Scar-
let Runner, except in flower and seed, which
are white
Dutch Case Knife. Early and prolific, long
flat pods with white seeds
Lazy Wife. The pods are from four to five
inches in length, rather broad, thick and fleshy,
entirely stringless. The dry beans are pure
white ,
White Creaseback. Early, green-podded,
used as snaps or string beans. Pods grow in
clusters, perfectly round, deeply creased,
stringless
London Horticultural or Speckled Cran-
berry. Pods striped with red, seeds oval,
medium size ..!
Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead. Large
green pods, and one of the best green podded
snaps
Burger's Green Pod. White Kentucky Won-
der
Early Golden Cluster,
low, from six to eight
white
German Wax, Black or Indian Chief,
black and oval, pods yellow
French Yard Long. Pods sometimes grow
from two to three feet long; very curious;
should be supported on brush
Pods are golden yel-
inches long. Seeds
Seeds
Pkt.
Qt.
Bu.
lOc.
35c.
$6.00
lOc
35c.
$6 00
lOc'
35 c.
$6.00
10c.
35c.
$6.00
lOc.
35c.
$6.00
10c.
35c.
$6.00
10c.
25c.
$5.50
lOc.
35c.
$6.00
10c.
35c.
$6.00
10c.
35c.
$6.00
10c.
35c.
$6.00
10c.
30c.
$5.50
10c.
30c.
$5.00
10c.
40c.
$7.00
10c.
35c.
$6.00
10c.
35c.
$6.00
10c.
35c.
$6.00
10c.
25c.
$6.00
10c.
40c.
$7.50
10c.
25c.
$5.00
10c.
Runkle Rube — Remolacha — Bietoli
The beet is used in all stages of its growth. All the varieties
succeed best on a deep, rich, sandy loam, and require to be thinned
when small and kept free from weeds. For early beets sow as soon
as the ground will admit, in drills fourteen inches apart, and thin
to four inches distant.
Dark Red Egyptian. The earliest beet
in cultivation; flat, very dark red and small
tops
Crosb3r'8 Egyptian. An improved strain
of the Egyptian beet. It is much thicker . .
Pkt Oz.
5c. 10c.
^-Lb. Lb.
15c. 50c.
5c 10c. 20c. 65c.
FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
13
SWISS CHARD BEET.
(»L\NGE YELLOW GLOBE
MANGEL WURTZEL.
'RENCH SUGAS
BEET.
GOLDEN TANKARD
MANGEL.
BEETS-Continued.
Crimson Globe. The flesh is fine
grained, dark crimson color, with pkt. Oz. Lb.
skin of lighter shade 5c. 10c. 20c. 65c.
Dirigo. Dark red, early, smooth
and round 5c. 10c. 20c. 65<:.
Detroit Dark Red. Tops small;
roots ovoid and smooth; color
dark blood red 5c. 10c. 20c. 65c,
Eclipse. Very early; dark red
small tops, almost spherical in
form 5c. 10c. 15c. 50c.
Bastian's Early Blood Turnip.
Light red, flesh alternating red
and pink 5c. 10c. 15c. 50c.
Edmand's Blood Turnip. Deep
blood skin, and very dark flesh... 5c. 10c. 15c. 50c.
Early Blood Turnip 5c. 10c. 15c. 50c.
Columbia. Dark red, round top
and terminating with large root.. 5c. 10c. 15c. 50c.
Early Bassano. Flesh circled
with bright red and white 5c. 10c. 15c. 50c.
Dewing's Early Blood Turnip.
Deep blood red 5c. 10c. 15c. 50c.
Lentz Blood Turnip. Large,
dark blood red 5c. 10c. 15c. 50c.
Early Yellow Turnip. Flesh
yellow 5c. 10c. 20c. ^c.
Long Smooth Blood. Late va-
riety and good for winter use;
smooth skin, flesh dark red 5c. 10c. 15c. 50c.
Swiss Chard or Silver. This va-
riety is cultivated for its leaves.
The mid-rib is boiled and served
like asparagus, and the other por-
tions of the leaves are used as
spinach. When wanted, cut close
down to the ground, and new
leaves will grow 5c. 10c. 15c. 50c.
BEETS-Mangel Wurtzel.
FOR FEEDING STOCK.
Red Globe. A large, round,.
red skinned variety .
Orange Yellow Globe. Large
size and good color
Giant Yellow Intermediate. A
very large yellow sort, with rus-
set skin and light, yellow-colored
flesh
Golden Tankard. Half long,
nearly uniform diameter from
top to bottom
Mammoth Long Red. Grows
to an enormous size
SUGAR BEETS.
White French Sugar. For
feeding and beet sugar
Lane's Improved Imperial
Sugar. An American selection
from the French Sugar Beet. . . .
Klein Wauzleben Sugar. Long,
medium size; color, rosy orange;
very sweet
Lots of
Oz.
Lb.
10 lbs.
5c.
10c.
25 c.
@22c.
5c.
10c.
25c.
@22c.
5c.
10c.
25c.
@22c.
5c.
10c.
25ci
@22c.
5c.
10c.
30c.
@22c.
TS
i.
5c.
lOc.
25c.
@22c.
5c.
10c.
25c.
@22c.
5c.
10c.
3-Oc.
@25c.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
BROCCOLI.
Spargel Kohl — Broculi — Broccoli.
Broccoli IS closely allied to cauliflower; succeeds only under cool, damp
conditions. Sow thinly in seed beds about the middle of spring, transplant
and cultivate according to directions for winter cabbages, rhe plants in
seed beds are very apt to run up tall and. slender, unless they are thinned
and kept free from weeds.
Early White Cape. The heads when full grown are large, white and
compact. Price per pkt., 10c. ; per oz., 40c. , •
Early Purple Cape. Differs from the white m color only. Price per
pkt., 10c. ; per oz., 40c.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
Sprosen Kohl—Berza de Brussels— Broccoli di Carolo.
A very desirable vegetable. The plant grows two or three feet high, and
produces from the sides of the stalk numerous little sprouts one or two
inches in diameter, resembling cabbages. The leaves look like the Savoy,
and should be broken down in the fall, to give the little cabbages more
room to grow. They are used for fall and winter greens, are quite hardy,
and should be treated in all respects like winter cabbage or kale.
Dalkeith.. Dwarf, compact, producing large sprouts. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; lb., $1.50.
CABBAGE.
Kopf Kohl—Berza de Repollo—Cappuccte.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
SUREHEAD. SUCCESSION.
The cabbage requires a deep, rich soil and thorough working. For early use the plants should
be started in a hotbed or cold frame; but seed for winter cabbage should be sown in a seed bed early
in the spring. Some of the large late varieties seem to do best if the seed is sown in the hills where
they ar^^to remain, and in that case sow two to three seeds where each plant is desired, and then
pull up^ll but the strongest. Plant the large varieties three feet apart; the small, early sorts, from
a foot to eighteen inches. The Savoy cabbages have wrinkled leaves, and are of fine flavor, especially
after a little frost has touched them in the autumn, Pkt. Oz. Lb.
Early Spring. Extra early, round head 5c. 15c. $1.50
All Head Early. A large, flat, early summer variety of fine quality 5c. 20c. $2.00
Extra Early Express. Extra early, pointed head 5c. 15c. $1.50
Eiarly Jersey Wakefield. Heads very solid, pyramidal, blunted at the top 5c. 20c. $2.50
Charleston or Large Wakefield. 'Similar to Early Jersey Wakefield, but larger
and a little later 5c. 20c. $2.00
Early Winningstadt. Heads of good size, cone-shape and solid 5c. 15c. $1.7."
Enkhuizen's Glory. (See Novelties, page 3) 5c. 30c. $3.00
All Season or Vandegaw. The heads of this cabbage are large and thick through 5c. 20c. $2.00
Early Flat Dutch. Medium early, fair ' size, flat head .Sc, 20c. $2.00
FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
15
GABBAGE-Continued.
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD.
Pkt.
Oz.
Lb.
5c.
20c.
$2.00
5c.
20c.
$2.00
5c.
20c.
$2.00
5c.
20c.
$2.00
5c.
20c.
$3.00
5c.
20c.
$3.00
5<:.
15c.
$1.75
5c.
15c.
$1.75
5c.
25c.
$2.50
5c.
15c.
$1.75
Medium early, good size, of
the Drumhead order
Surehead. Very large,
thick, flattened heads
Succession. A large, early
drumhead
Fottler's Improved .Bruns-
wick. Short stem, early, large
drumhead
Danish Ball Head. (Dwarf).
(Fine Danish-grown seed).
Round hard-headed. Lnte...
Danish Ball Head. (Hoi-
lander). (Fine Danish-grown
seed). Round hard-headed,
large and solid
Premium Flat Dutch.
Heads large, solid, bro?d and
flat on the top
Large American Drumhead.
arge size, compact heads
Autumn King. A large solid, deep heading
iriety
Stone Mason Drumhead. Head flat and sol-
SAVOY OR CURLY VARIETIES
Early Favorite. One of the earliest; unsur-
passed in quality 5c
Improved American Savoy. Large. Very
reliable for heading 5c
Drumhead Savoy, f.arge, late drumhead...
RED VARIETIES.
Early Red Dutch Erfurt. Small, hard
heads 5
Mammoth Rock Red. Heads large, round and thick,
very dark from surface to center 5c
CARROTS.
M ochre — Zanahoria — Carote.
The carrot, like other root crops, delights in a sandy loam, deeply
tilled. For early crops sow in the spring, as soon as the ground is in good
working order; for late crops they may be sown any time until the middle
of June. Sow in rows about fifteen inches apart.
Early Scarlet Horn. An early summer variety; color Pkt. Oz. Lb
deep orange 5c. 10c. 85c.
Early Half-Long Scarlet Carentan. Stump-ending. Flesh
red and without core; excellent for forcing, and fine quality 5c. 10c. 85c.
Chantenay Half-Long Scarlet. Stump end variety, large
shouldered and very productive 5c. 10c. 75c.
Guerande or Oxheart. Very large at the top, three to five
inches long and terminating abruptly 5c. 10c. 85c.
Danvers" Half-Long. Grows quite large, stump-end,
bright orange color 5c. 10c. 75c.
Long Orange Improved. Large size and adapted to garden or field culture 5c. 10c. 75c.
White Giant, Green Top. Used for feeding stock 5c. 10c. 60c.
GUERANDE OR OXHEART.
5c.
15c.
$1.50
5c.
20c.
$2.00
5c.
20c.
$2.00
5c.
15c.
$1.50
5c.
25c.
$2.50
HALF-LONG SCARLET CARENTAN
GARDOON.
Kardon — Cardo — Cardone.
Cardoon is grown for the mid-rib of the leaf, and requires to be blanched in the same manner
as celery. Sow early in the spring, where the plants are to remain, in drills about three feet apart,
an inch and a half deep, and thin out the young plants to a foot apart in drills.
Large Spanish. Price per pkt., 10c. ; per oz., 25c.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
CAULIFLOWER.
Blumen Kohl — Coliflor — CavolHore.
Should be sown according to instructions for cabbage, manuring liberally and cultivating thor-
oughly. It will thrive best in cool, moist situations. Pkt. Oz. 14-lb.
Early Favorite. Early and good summer variety, on ordinary cabbage land . . 10c. $1.00 $3.00
Early Snowball. Very reliable for heading, dwarf in growth, with short outside
leaves 20c. $1.50 $6.00
Improved Early Paris. A standard early variety 10c. $ .70 $2.00
Early Dwarf Erfurt. Good for forcing. Very dwarf, pure white heads 10c. $1.25 $5.00
Danish Giant. (Large Leaved Snowball type.) Large, white solid heads; keeps
finely in warm weather and only ten days later than Dwarf Erfurt 10c. $1.00 $4.00
Early London. A large medium early variety 5c. $ .60 $1.50
Autumn Late Giant. A late variety, large white, firm heads 5c. $ .60 $1.50
LeNormand's Short Stem Mammoth. The largest and one of the most reliable.. 10c. $ .75 $2,25
GELERIAG OR TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY.
A variety of celery, having turnip-shaped roots which may
be cooked, or sliced and used with vinegar, making a most
excellent salad. It is more hardy, and may be treated in the
same manner as celery.
Turnip-Rooted. Turnip-shaped, sweet and <^>z- Lb.
well flavored 5c. 15c. $1.25
Large Prague. Nearly round, smooth and
good quality 5c. 15c. $1.25
CHERVIL.
Gartenkerbel — Per if olio — Cerfaghto.
Cultivated like parsley. The young leaves are used tor
flavoring. For summer use sow in March, and in July for
winter.
Curled. Price per pkt., Sc.; per oz., 10c. ; per lb., $1.00.
CHICORY.
CELERIAC.
Cichorten — Cicorea.
The roots qf this vegetable are much used as a substitutr
for coffee.
Large Rooted or Coffee. Price per pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; lb.. 75c.
CELERY.
Seleri — Apios — Sedanio Acci.
^pfc-^seeds in hotbed or very early in open ground (it is slow to germinate, and should be kept
very^oist). Sow in straight rows for convenience in weeding when plants are very small. When
two or three inches high thin out or transplant to three inches apart. Celery requires very rich soil
and plenty of water. Plants may be set from May to the middle of August. The large growers
plant most of the crop upon the surface, having previously plowed in all the manure possible, and
setting in rows two to four feet apart and six inches in the row.
FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
17
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING.
CHIVES.
CHUFAS.
CELERY —Continued.
Chicago Giant Self-Blanching. (See Pkt. Oz. Lb.
Novelties, page 4) 5c. 40c. $4.00
Giant Pascal. Thick and solid
stalks, dark green foliage and golden
heart 5c. 15c. $1.50
Golden Self-Blanching. Solid, crisp
and brittle 5c. 35c. $3.50
Golden Self-Blanching French. Our
special importation 5c. 80c. $8.00
Evans Triumph. Solid and large
stalks, rather coarse ribbed 5c. 15c. $1.50
Kalamazoo Broadribbed. Cream
white color throughout, large size,
stiff and close habit 5c. 15c. $1.75
White Plume. Very early; blanch-
ing naturally 5c. 25c. $2.50
Golden-Hearted Half Dwarf. Cen-
ter stalks and leaves blanching, a
rich yellow 5c. 20c. $2.00
Giant Golden Heart. A large type
of the Half Dwarf Golden Heart; a
good market variety 5c. 20c. $2.00
Perfection Heartwell. Vigorous
and stocky, compact heart of pure
golden color; good late variety .... 5c. 20c. $2.00
Giant White Solid. Very large,
pure white center 5c. 15c. $1.50
Winter Queen. Very thick, solid
heavy stalks, with a large heart .... 5c. 20c. $2.00
Rose Ribbed. A delicate tracing
of rose shading with the white.
Very solid, rich and nutty in flavor;
keeps well 5c. 20c. $2.00
Celery Seed. For flavoring. Old
seed. Price oz., 5c.; lb., 20c.; 100 lbs., $15.00
GHIYES.
Sch n ittla uch — Cipollette
Chives are perfectly hardy little perennial members
of the onion tribe, and are grown exclusively for their
tops, which are used whenever the flavor of onion is
required. Planted in small clumps in any common gar-
den soil, they will grow rapidly, and in time increase
so as to render a division necessary. The tops appear
very early in spring, and can be cut throughout the
season. (Roots only, per bunch, 10c.)
GHUFAS OR
EARTH ALMONDS.
These resemble in sweetness and flavor a cocoanut.
Very prolific, a single one yielding from one to two
hundred. Plant one foot to eighteen inches apart.
Chufas. Price per oz., 10c. ; per qt., 30c.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
GOLLARDS OR GOLEWORTS.
Bldtterkohl — Cahu — Cavoli.
A variety of cabbage greens, used extensively in the South.
True Creole or Southern. Per pkt., Sc.; per oz.. 15c.; per lb.. $1.00.
GORN FOR POPPING.
Granone per Scoppio.
Nonpareil White. Eight-rowed. Long ears, pops very large. Price
per ear, 3c.; per doz. ears, 25c.; per qt., shelled, 25c.
Silver Laced. Small kernel, twelve to sixteen-rowcd. Price per car,
3c.; per doz. ears, 25c.; per qt., shelled, 30c.
White Rice. Sharp-pointed kernels, twelve to sixteen-rowed. Price
per ear, 3c.; per doz. ears, 25c.; per qt., shelled, 25c.
Red Rice. Sharp-pointed kernels, twelve to sixteen-rowed. Price per ear, 3c.; per doz. ears, 25c,;
per qt., shelled, 30c.
Queen's Golden Pop. Twelve to sixteen-rowed. bright yellow. Price per ear, 3c.; per doz. ears,
25c.; per qt., shelled, 25c.
GORN-Varieties for Field Gulture.
Granone o Grano — turco.
FLINT VARIETIES.
Early Eight-Rowed Yellow Canada or 90-Day Corn. The earliest corn, a yel- lOO ears. Qt. Bu.
low glazed or flint variety, eight-rowed and cob small $1.50 10c. $1.50
Longfellow. The ears are long, cob small, kernels large eight rowed yellow
flint
COLLARDS.
$1.50 10c. $1.50
Improved Sanford, A large white flint sort; ears large and very
productive. Used for ensilage or fodder corn
Large Yellow Flint. Similar to the preceding, except in color.
DENT VARIETIES.
Queen of the Prairie or Pride of the North. This is an early
Yellow Dent variety
Learning. The ears are large, with deep large
dented grain
Early Mastodon. Large eared, and large dented
kernel
Hickory King. Extremely large grain and small
cob; white Dent
Southern White Fodder. Attains a height of
fourteen to eighteen feet. Used as an ensilage or
fodder corn
Red Cob Ensilage. A white corn on red cob.
Stalk short-jointed and very tall with heavy foliage .
Eureka Ensilage. White seed, luxuriant and
heavy in stalk and foliage
$1.50 10c.
$1.50 10c.
$1.50 10c.
$1.50 10c.
$2.00 10c.
$2.00 10c.
10c.
10c.
10c.
$1.50
$1.50
$1.50
$1.50
$1.50
$1.60
$1.00
$1.00
$2.00
IMPROVED
SANFORD
GORN-Early Roasting Varieties.
Extra Early Adams or Burlington. While not
a sugar corn, this is a tender, white variety for
table use. Dwarf stalk, small ears; matures Ear, Qt. }^-bu. Bu.
within sixty days 4c. 20c. $ .40 $3.00
Adams Early. Essentially same as Extra
Early, but larger and a few days later 4c. 30c. $ .40 $3.00
SWEET GORN.
Zucher Mais — Maiz Granone doke.
EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES.
Golden Bantam. Good size ears. The seed
;^hen dry is a beautiful golden color 4c. 25c. $ .65 $4.50
. Early Dawn. (New). See Novelties, page 4. . 5c. 25c. $.65 $4.00
Cory. Red Cob. Very early. Color of both
corn and cob light red when dry . 4c. 20c. $ .60 $4.00
FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
19
SWEET CORN
Continued.
White Cory. Very early,
good size, both corn and
cob white. Per ear, 4c.; per
qt., 20c.; per y&-hu., 65c.; per
bu., $4.00.
Premo. Early large corn of
particular value to the mar-
ket gardener. Per ear, 4c.;
per qt., 20c.; per yg-hu., 65c.;
per bu.. $4.00.
Cosmopolitan. Early twelve-
rowed, white, extremely sweet.
Price per ear, 4c.: per qt., 2Uc.;
per Vs-bu., 65c.; per bu., $4.00.
Metropolitan. One of the
sweetest and biggest of all
the earlies; twelve-rowed. Per
ear, 4c.; qt., 20c.; ^-bu., 65c.;
bu., $4.00.
Early Minnesota. \'ery early, white ears of
Crosby's Extra Early. Early, very sweet,
grows ten to sixteen rows on an ear
Champion. This is a large early variety. It
is ten and twelve-rowed, very fine in quality,
MEDIUM VARIETIES.
Stabler's Early. Large ears, twelve to four-
Kendal's Giant. Medium early, good size,
twelve to fourteen-rowed
Pee and Kay. Medium size ears; kernels
white, ten to twelve-rowed
Moore's garly Concord. Ears large, with
twelve to sixteen rows
Potter's Excelsior or Squantum. Medium
early. Large ears of excellent quality
Mexican Sugar. Black. Early and very sweet.
LATE VARIETIES.
Hickox Improved. \ large-eared medmm-
late variety
Early Evergreen. About ten days earlier
than Stowell's
Stowell's Evergreen. A large variety and
PREMO.
New White Evergreen. Large deep kernel,
snow white
Country Gentleman. Medium late; good
sized ears, delicate, sweet and fine flavored
corn
Early Mammoth. Similar to the large
Late Mammoth
Late Mammoth. The largest and latest
variety, growing from sixteen to twenty rows
on an ear
Sweet Com for Fodder. The sweet corn
is decidedly preferable to the yellow or field
varieties
Bu.
4c.
200.
$ .65
$4.00
4c,
20c.
$ .65
$4.00
4c.
20c.
$ .65
$4.00
4c.
20c.
$ .65
$4.00
4c.
20c.
$ .65
$4.00
4c.
20c.
$ .65
$4.00
4c.
20c.
$ .65
$4.00
4c.
20c.
$ .65
$4.00
4c.
20c.
$ .65
$4.00
5c.
20c.
$ .65
$4.00
5c.
20c.
$ .65
$4.00
5c.
20c.
$ .65
$4.00
5c.
20c.
$ .65
$4.00
5c
20c.
$ .65
$4.00
5c.
20c.
$ .65
$4.00
5c.
20c.
$ .65
$4.00
$L50
20
THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
CORN SALAD OR FETTICUS.
CRESS OR PEPPER GRASS.
UPLAND CRESS.
WATER CRESS.
Corn Salad or Fetticus.
Ackersalat — Macha o Valerianilla — Valerianello o Insalata.
A vegetable used as a salad. It is sown on the first
opening of spring in rows one foot apart, and is fit for
use in six weeks from the time of sowing. If wanted to
come up in early spring, it is sown in September and cov-
ered up with straw or hay as soon as cold weather sets
in, and is wintered over the same as spinach.
Large Leaved. Per pkt., Sc.; per oz,. 10c. ; per lb., 50c.
Cress or Pepper Grass.
Kresse — Berro o Mastuerzo — Crescione.
Extensively used as a small salad. Sow early in the
spring, very thickly in shallow drills. The sowing should
be repeated at intervals, as it soon runs to seed. One
ounce of seed will sow a bed of sixteen square feet.
Extra Curled. Fine curly-leaved. Price per pkt, Sc.;
per oz., 10c. ; per lb., 40c.
Upland. Resembles the water cress in flavor; same cul-
ture as spinach, a perennial plant. Per pkt., 10c. ; lb., 70c.
GRESS-Water,
IVasser Kresse — Crescione Acquatico.
This is a well-known hardy, perennial aquatic plant,
growing abundantly along the margins of running streams,
ditches and ponds. Where it does not grow naturally it
is easily introduced by planting along the margms of
ponds or streams, where it increases, both by spreading of
the roots and by seeding.
True Water Cress. Per pkt., Sc.; oz., 3Sc.; lb., $3.00.
GUGUMBER.
Gurke — Pepino — Cetrinolo.
Make rich hills of well-rotted
manure, two feet in diameter, and
plant a dozen or more seeds, cov-
ering half an inch deep. When
all danger from insects is over,
pull all but three or four of the
strongest plants. The middle of
June is early enough to plant for
pickHng. Make the hills about
six feet apart. For early cucum-
bers the hot-bed is necessary.
EARLY AND SMALL PICK-
LING VARIETIES.
Early Russian. The earliest
of all, fruit short. Price pkt..
Sc.; oz., lOc; V^-Xh., 25c.; lb.,
80c.
Early Cluster. Very early
Price per pkt.. Sc.; oz., 10c. ; ^-
Ib., 2Sc.; lb., 8Sc.
Short Green or Gherkin. For
pickling, very prolific. Per pkt.,
Sc.; per oz., 10c. ; ^-Ib., 2Sc.;
lb., 85c.
Boston Pickling. Medium
long, good color. Per pkt., Sc.;
oz., 10c. ; 14 -lb., 25c.; lb., 80c.
Early Frame or Short Green.
Medium size, for table use or
pickling. Per pkt., Sc.; per oz.,
10c. ; 54 -lb., 20c.; lb., 70c.
Green Prolific. Medium in
size, very prolific. Per pkt., Sc.;
per oz., 10c. ; per ^-Ib., 2Sc.; per
lb., 80c.
White Wonder. Distinct in character, milky white sur-
face, large, prolific. Pkt., Sc.; oz., 10c.; yi-\h., 30c.; lb., $1.00.
GIANT PERA.
FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL. 21
GHERKIN OR WEST INDIA.
DANDELION.
LONDON GREEN CURLED ENDIVE.
CUCUiMBERS-Goiitinued.
FOR SLICING AND LARGE PICKLES.
Biarly White Spine. A large, smooth f'kt. Oz. yi-lh. Lb.
and prolific sort 5c. 10c. 25c. $ .90
Evergreen White Spine. Long and
straight 5c. 10c. 25c. $ .90
Livingston's Evergreen. A very
strong grov^^er, early, bearing firm,
crisp fruits 5c. 10c. 25<:. $ .80
Japanese Climbing. Vines are vig-
orous, and throw out strong, grasp-
ing tendrils 5c. 15c. 30c. $1.00
Arlington Early White Spine. For
slicing or pickling 5c. 10c. 30c. $1.00
Fordhook Famous. Large type of
White Spine, long, straight and solid. 5c. 10c. 30c. $1.00
Klondike. Dark green, nearly
spineless, excellent for large pickles. 5c. 10c. 25c. $ .90
The Emerald. Rich, dark green
and spineless. Sets early, long
straight fruits. Good for forcing.... 5c. 10c. 30c. $1.00
Davis' Perfect. (See Novelties) .. 5c. 15c. 30c. $1.00
London Long Green. Dark green.
Fine for large pickles or cutting up.. 5c. 10c. 30c. $1.00
HOT HOUSE.
Giant Pera. Grows to one and a
half feet in length, smooth and
straight 5c. 15c. 40c. $1.50
Telegraph. Best for hot-house cul-
ture, the fruit growing twelve to
eighteen inches long 10c. $1.00
ORNAMENTAL.
Snake. A singular shaped vegeta-
ble, presenting a very curious forma-
tion and quite suggestive of the name. 10c.
Gherkin or West India. Very
small and used for pickles only; ex-
tremely prolific; the vine resembles
the water-melon and may be run over
an arbor or trellis 5c. 20c. 70c. $2.50
DANDELION.
Lowemahn — Amaigon — Cicorea,
The Dandelion affords one of the earliest as well as one
of the best and most healthful spring greens. It is also
sometimes blanched and used as a salad. The seeds may be
sewn in May, in drills ten inches apart; thin out the young
plants about three inches apart; cultivate during the season,
and the following spring the plants will be fit for the table.
Improved Large Leaved 5c. 30c. $1.25 $4.00
French Thick Leaf 5c. 30c. $1.25 $4.00
THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
IMPROVED NEW YORK SPINELESS.
BROAD LEAVED BAT AVI AN ENDIVE,
GARLIC,
EGG PLANT
Eirpflanze — Berengena — Moligunae.
Sow in a hot-bed in February and March; when the
plants a«e one or two inches high, transplant or thin
out to two or three inches apart. When the weather is
warm and settled, they may be planted out in a warm
situation, two feet apart each way.
Improved New York Spineless. Fruit of large size*
and perfect form. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 35c.; ^-Ib., $1.25; lb.,
$4.00.
Black Beauty. Fruit large, dark purple. Per pkt., 5c.;
oz., 40c.; i/4-rb., $1.25; lb.. $4.50.
Early Long Purple. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.; i/^-lb., 75c.;
lb., $2.50.
ENDIVE.
Endivien — Endivia — Indivia o Escarola.
Make the first sowing about the middle of May. on a:
bed of well-pulverized, rich soil, scattering the seed thin-
ly, and covering it lightly. For the main crop, sow in
the middle of June and again about the middle of July;
and for plants to stand the winter, sow early in August,
When the plants are about two inches high, transplant
into rich, well-prepared soil.
Green Curled. Leaves curly and finely fringed; very
hardy and fine quality. Price per pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc;
lb., 25c.; lb., 80c.
Giant Fringed or Oyster. Beautifully fringed, vigor-
ous; with large white heart. Per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 10c.;
per ^-Ib., 30c.; per lb., $1.00.
Broad Leaved Batavian. A large summer variety. Per
pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; %-\h., 25c.; lb., 80c.
FLORENCE OR
NAPLES FENNEL.
Finnocchio di NapoU.
Sow in early spring in rows fifteen to twenty inches
apart, in rich, moist soil. Thin out or transplant to six
or eight inches. It is usually boiled fof the table It
somewhat resembles celery, possessing a sweet and agree-
able smell and flaAor. Eaten raw when young and ten-
der, but boiled when matured. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; ^-Ib.,
30c.; lb., $1.00.
GARLIC.
Aglio.
Garlic thrives best in a light, well-enriched soil; the
sets should be planted in early .spring, in rows one foot
apart and from one to five inches in the rows. The crop
matures in August, when it is harvested like the onion.
Garlic Sets. Price per lb., 25c.
KALE OR BORECOLE.
Blatter Kohl — Col — Cavalo Riccio.
Sow in April, in drills fourteen to eighteen inches apart,
covering the seeds thinly and evenly, and thin out when
hoeing to from
four to six inches
apart. The varie-
ties are extremely
hardy, and are best
when touched by
frost. For winter
and spring use,
sow in August or
September.
nWARF CURLED SCOTCH,
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IMPROVED SIBERIAN.
KOHL-RABI OR
TURNIP CABBAGE.
Kohlrabi — Colinaha — Rapa.
Half-way between a turnip and a cabbage, partaking
of the nature and flavor of both. The bulbs are cooked
like turnips. Sow from April to July; plant and cul-
tivate the same as cabbage. Set in drills eighteen inch-
es apart, and eight inches in the drills. As they are
difficult to transplant, they are sometimes sown where
they are to stand, and afterwards thinned out.
Early White Vienna. Grows to a fair size, skin light
green, flesh white; short stump and tops. Price per
pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.: ^-Ib., 60c.; lb., $2,00.
Early Purple. Differs from the above in color onlv.
Per pkt.. Sc.; oz., 20c.; V^-Vo., 60c.; lb., $2.00.
KALE OR BORECOLE
Continued.
Dwarf Curled Scotch. Spreading hab-
it, hardy, and improved by Hght frost.
Pkt.. 5c.: oz., 10c. ; Ya-Vd., 20c.; lb., 70c.
Tall Curled Scotch. Similar to the
dwarf except that it grows eighteen to
twenty-four inches high. Per pkt.. Sc.;
oz., 10c. : M-\h., 20c.; lb., 70c.
Improved Siberian. German Greens
or Sprouts. Dwarf, curly, dark green
leaves, very hardy and an immense
cropper. Undoubtedly the best adapted
to our climate and more extensively
grown than anv other variety. Pkt., Sc.;
oz., 10c.; K-lb.,'l5c.; lb., 50c.
Purple, Curled or Brovvii Kale. A
beautifully curled variety, with dark col-
ored leaves. Pkt., Sc.; oz., 10c. ; %-lh.,
20c.: lb., 70c.
LEEK.
Lauch — Puerro—Cipollette.
Sow as early in the spring as the season admits,
either in seed beds or places where they are intended
to 2-ro w
KOHL-RABI OR TURNIP CABBAGE.
height thin to three
inches; when
from six to
eight, trans-
plant to ten
inches apart,
leaving those in the drills about six inches apart. Set as
deep as possible without covering the small center leaves.
Giant Carentan. Very large, semi-bulbous, mild. Per pkt.,
Sc.; oz., 10c. ; i^-lb., 2Sc.; lb., $1.00.
Large Musselburg. The largest and most proHfic. Price
per pkt.. Sc.; oz., ISc; Ya-Vo., 30c.; lb., $1.00.
American Flag. A large and stroner plant,
oz., lOc; 14 lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00.
Price pkt, Sc.;
LETTUCE,
LARGS MXJSS£LBURG LEEK.
Salat — Lechuga — Lattuga.
Culture. Sow early in spring in a hotbed; transplant in
April for summer use. Again, sow from April at intervals
in the open ground, and for winter and spring use, in Aug-
ust and September. Protect by means of a cold frame during
the winter.
CURLED-LOOSE OR BUNCHING VARIETIES.
Grand Rapids. Branching habit, fine for forcing. Very
large, thick-leaved. Per pkt., Sc.; oz., lOc.; ^-Ib., 30c.;
lb., $1.00.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
LETTUCE— Continued.
Black Seeded Simpson. Stands the summer heat
excellently, and attains a large size. Per pkt., Sc.;
oz., lOc; 14-lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00.
White Seeded Simpson or Silesia. Very tender
and crisp, forming close center. Pkt., Sc.; oz., 10c. ;
%-\h., 30c.; lb., $1.00.
Denver Market. Large solid heads of light green
color. Per pkt, Sc.; oz., 10c. ; H-lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00.
Eariy Prize
bronzed leaves.
30c.; lb., $1.00.
Head. Of branching habit, large
Price per pkt.. Sc.; oz., 10c. ; ^-^-Ib.,
THE DEACON".
PRIZE HEAD.
HEADING
VARIE-
head
oz..
OR CABBAGE
TIES.
May King. Early, light green,
solid, good shipper. Per pkt., Sc
15c. ; 14-lb.. 40c.; lb., $1.50.
Tennis Ball Black Seeded. One of the
earliest; foims a cK)se, hard head. Per
pkt., Sc.; oz., 10c. ; Ya-Vo., 25c.; lb., 90c.
Deacon. A large Butter-Head variety.
Pale yellow center of fine quality. Price
per pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; Va-Vo., 30c.; lb., $1.
Boston Market or White Seeded Ten-
nis Ball. Grows very compact, one ol
the best for forcing. Price per pkt., Sc.;
oz., lOc; 14-lb., 25c.; lb., 90c.
White Summer Cabbage. A fine large
headed variety, and one of the best for
garden culture. Price per pkt., Sc.; oz.,
10c. ; 14 -lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00.
Hubbard Market. A large white cabbage variety; equally valuable for forc-
ing or open ground
Salamander. For summer use, forming good-sized, compact heads
California Cream Butter or Royal Cabbage. Large-leaved, light green, but-
tery
New York or Wonderful. Very late, crisp and tender
Big Boston. Large head, excellent for forcing
Hanson. Heads very large and solid
Iceberg. Leaves light green, with a very slight tinge of red at the edges
COS OR ROMAINE VARIETIES.
Paris White Cos. This grows upright, with long, narrow leaves, and
should be tied up to blanch a week or more before cutting
Trianon. Large heads, blanching white and tender
Pkt. Oz. J4-lb. Lb.
Sc.
10c.
30c.
$1.00
Sc.
15 c.
3Sc.
$1.25
Sc.
ISc.
30c.
$1.00
Sc.
15c.
35c.
$1.25
Sc.
15c.
35c.
$1.25
5c.
10c.
30c.
$1.00
Sc.
10c.
3Sc.
$1.2S
Sc.
10c.
30c.
$1.00
Sc.
15c.
40c.
$1.50
MUSK MELON.
Cantalupe — Melon Muscatel— Phone 0 Mellone,
Culture. Plant in the spring, in hills five or six feet apart each way, well manured with old
rotten compost. Scatter a dozen seeds to the hill, and after they are out of danger from bugs>
thin to three or four plants. A light, dry, sandy soil and a dry atmosphere are most suitable. Mel-
ons should not be planted near any other varieties if it is desired to preserve them pure.
GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES. ^ ^^Lb- Lb.
Jenny I-,ind. Very early, small fruit but delicious, green flesh Sc. 10c. 30c. $1.0(J
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25
MUSK MELON.
Continued.
Rocky Ford. Oval-shape, medium size,
and thickly netted. The flesh is green.
Per oz., 10c. ; J4-lb., 20c.; lb., 75c.
Golden Netted Gem. Flesh light
green, skin green regularly ribbed and
thickly netted. Per oz., lOc; J^-lb., 20c.:
lb., 75c.
Hackensack or Nutmeg. It attains a
large size, is round in shape, flattened at
the ends, green flesh. Per oz., lOc; l4-lb.,
30c.; lb., 90c.
Baltimore or Acme. Very large, round,
flattened at both ends, flesh green. Per
oz., lOc.; 54-lb.. 30c.; lb., $1.00.
OSAGE.
SALMON FLESHED VARIETIES.
White Japan. Skin cream colored, slightly netted, flesh
thick, bright salmon color. Oz., 15c.; 14-lb., 35c.; lb., $1.25.
Grand. (See Novelties, page 5). Per oz., 15c.; M-lb..
35c.; lb., $1.25.
Burrell's Gem. The golden fleshed Rocky Fard. Per
oz., 10c. ; 14-lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00.
Emerald Gem. Small, but prolific. Has a thin green
rind and very small seed cavity, rich and luscious meat of martynia.
a salmon color. Per oz., 15c.; ^A-\h., 40c.; lb., $1.50.
Petoskey or Paul Rose. Oval shape, medium size and thickly netted. Rich
per oz., lOc; ^^-Ib., 30c.; lb., $1.00.
Osage or Miller's Cream. Smooth, dark green exterior, medium size, thick, hard, salmon flesh.
Price per oz., 10c. ; %-lh., 35c.; lb., $1.25
Tip-Top. Very large, deeply ribbed, and thickly netted. Flesh yellow, thick and very sweet.
Price per oz., 15c.; K-lb., 40c.; lb., $1.50.
Price per pkt. of all Musk Melon seeds, 6c., except wbere otherwise noted.
salmon flesh. Price
MARTYNIA.
C(H.E S EARLY.
The seed pods are used to considerable extent for pickling,
when gathered green and tender. Sow in the open ground
in May, and transplant two feet apart.
Martynia Proboscidea. Price per pkt,, Sc.; per oz., 20c.;
per lb., $1.75.
WATER-MELON.
Wassermelone — Zandia — Anguria 0 Mellone.
Culture. Plant in hills six or eight feet apart, in May.
Select warm, light, dry ground, and in preparing the hiTls
let them be dug out as broad and deep as the soil will ad-
mit; fill at least one-third full of the best decomposed stable
manure, and mix thoroughly with the soil; fill up a little
above the level of the ground.
Cole*s Early. A striped early variety, nearly round, medium size
Mclver Sugar, or Wonderful. Very large, long, striped fruits
Monte Cristo or Kleckley's Sweets. Skin dark green, thin rind, flesh scarlet,
very solid, firm and luscious • •> •
Jordan Gray Monarch. The skin is a mottled gray, shape long, flesh bright
crimson
Halbert's Honey. Large, oblong, darjc green, very sweet
Oz.
Llx.
10c.
30c.
$ .80
10c.
25c.
.80
10c.
25c.
.80
10c.
20c.
.70
10c.
30c.
.a)
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
WATER-MELOM-Continued.
Dixie. Large, ob
long, and striped.
Very thin rind .
Per oz., 10c. ; ^-Ib..
20c.; lb., 75c.
Sweet Heart. Mot-
tled light green;
large, oval. Oz., 10c. ;
^-Ib., 20c.; lb., 75c.
Kolb's Gem, A
striped, oblong mel-
on, of large size.
Oz., 10c. ; ^-Ib..
20c.; lb., 60c.
Iceberg or Blue
Gem. A large, round
oblong, dark strip-
ed, hard rind and
good shipper* Oz.,
10c.; 54 -lb., 20c.; lb.,
7Sc.
The Triumph.
Very large and pro-
lific. Rind dark
green. Oz., 10c. ; %-
lb., 20c.; lb.. 60c.
Pride of Georgia. Dark green, very
large, nearly round, and grows part-
ly upon its end. White seeds
Ice Cream or Peerless. White seed;
medium size; green skin, very thin
rind
Cuban Queen. This is a large va-
riety; skin is striped
Mountain Sweet. Color dark green;
rind thin; flesh solid
Price of all plcts., 5c., except wliere otlierwlBe not^d^
DIXIE.
aTRON FOR PRESERVING.
MUSHROOMS.
5i-lb.
Lb.
lOc.
20c.
60c.
10c.
20c.
70c.
10c.
20c.
70c
10c.
20c.
60c.
CITRON,
Citron for Preserves and Sweetmeats. Round, striped,
red seeds. Per pkt.. Sc.; oz., 10c. ; ji-\h., 20c.; lb., 80c.
Colorado Preserving Citron. Oblong and very large.
Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; J4-Ib., 2Sc.; lb., 80c.
MUSHROOM SPAWN.
Blanc de Champignon — Seta — Champignonbrut.
Mushroom Culture.
Mushrooms are an edible fungus and may be grown
wherever the temperature of fifty degrees can be kept
up through the winter. The beds should be made from
November to February, according to the time the Mush-
rooms are wanted. It requires about two months for
them to begin bearing.
English Mill Track Spawn in bricks, per lb., ISc; 8 lbs.,
$1.00.
Pure Culture Spawn (bricks). One brick, 2Sc.; 25
bricks at 18c.
MUSTARD.
Senf — Mostasa—Mortarda.
Sow in April, drills a foot apart, and thin out moderate-
ly when about three inches high.
White London. Used for salads or greens. Per oz., 5c.;
54-lb., 10c.; lb., 30c.
Brown or Black. More pungent in flavor than the
white. Per oz., 5c.; sj^-lb., 10c.; lb., 30c..
New Chinese. Leaves twice the size of the ordinary
W-hite Mustard. Per pkt.. Sc.; oz., 10c.; M-\h., 20c.; lb., 60c.
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NASTURTIUM
OR INDIAN CRESS.
Nasturtium — Maraneula — Narturzio.
Plant in April and May in rows; the climbing va-
rieties to cover some trellis, or other sup-ports; the
dwarf kind in rows or hills, three feet apart, along
a border or walk. The seeds, when tender enough to
be easily punctured by the finger nail, are used for
pickles.^ ^
Dwarf. Mixed. This grows from six inches to a
foe* in height. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; ^-Ib., 20c.; lb., 60c.
Tall. Mixed. An ornamental climber. From six tc
ten feet. Pkt, 5c.; oz., lOc; ^-Ib., 20c.; lb., 50c,
OKRA OR GUMBO.
Safran — Quimhomho — Othro.
Select warm, rich soil and plant in rows two feet
apart, thinning plants a foot apart in the row. The
pods are used to thicken soups, being gathered young.
Okra is preserved for winter use by slicing the pods
into rings and drying them upon strings hung up and
exposed to the air.
White Velvet. Pods round, smooth and free from
seams. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; %-\h., 15c.; lb., 50c.
Dwarf Green Prolific or Density. Pods green, smooth
and thickly set. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 15c.;
lb., 40c.
PARSLEY.
Petersilis — Perjiil—Praszemoio.
Parsley succeeds best in rich mellow soil. As the
seeds germinate very slowly, three or four weeks elaps-
ing before it makes its appearance, it should be sown
early in the spring. Sow thickly in rows a foot apart
and half an inch deep. For winter use, protec-t in a
frame or light cellar.
Champion Moss Curled, Very closely curled. Per
pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; ^-Ib., 20c.; lb., 65c.
Fern Leaf. A fine curled, fern-like variety. Per
pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; K-lb-, 20c.; lb., 60c.
Plain Leaf. Hardier than the curled varieties. Price
per pkt. 5c.; oz., 10c. ; ^-Ib. 15c.; lb., 50c.
Hamburg or Turnip-Rooted. The root is the edible
portion. This is white, solid and nearly round, with
rough exterior. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; ^^-Ib., 20c.; lb., 6©c.
PARSNIPS.
PARSNIP
Partinake — Chirijia — Pastamche.
Sow as early in spring as the weather will admit, in
drills fifteen inches apart, covering lightly. When well
up, thin out to five or six inches apart in the rows.
Unlike carrots, they are improved by frost, and it is a
good plan to take up in the fall a certain quantity for
winter use, leaving the rest in the ground until spring,
to be dug up as required.
Improved Thick Shoulder. This is a half-long root.
Wide at the top. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; ^-Ib., 20c.;
lb., 50c.
Long White Dutch or Sugar. Large and quite long,
free from side root; sweet and excellent flavor. Per
pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; Va-Vo., 20c.; lb., 50c.
Hollow Crowned or Guernsey. Thick shoulder, me-
dium long. The Hollow Crowns are considered supe-
rior to other kinds. Per pkt., 5c.: oz., 10c. ; %-\h., 20c.;
lb., 50c,
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ONIONS.
Zweibel — Cebolla — Cipolle.
Onion seeds should be sown as early as it is possible to
work the ground, in drills one inch deep and twelve to six-
teen inches apart, in rich soil, deeply tilled and lightly rolled.
Thin to one inch apart. When sowing for sets, seeds must
be put in very thick, at the rate of about twenty pounds to
the acre. The same patch may be used year after year for
onions and never made too rich.
Danvers Yellow Globe. Large, nearly
round; very mild, ripens early and is a
good keeper
Southport Yellow Globe. Deep globe
shaped and a heavy cropper; grown from
Southport stock
Yellow Dutch or Strasburg. Large and
flat. A great yielder. Sown exten-
sively for sets
Prize Taker. Rich straw color, of
enormous size. The flavor is mild and
delicate
Australian Brown. Nearly round,
medium size, with skin of a deep amber
brown, extremely hard and firm
Extra Early Red. Flat, and ten days
Large Red Wethersfield. A large flat
variety, very prolific, keeps well
Southport Red Globe. This is a large,
round, deep red-skinned variety; very
mild, good keeper
Southport White Globe. In form
nearly ovoid, very regular and sym-
metrical; skin white, choice Southport
stock
White Portugal or Silver Skin. Very
early, mild. flavor
Mammoth Silver King. Very large,
white and flat
Price of all pkts., 5c.
Oz.
15c.
40c.
Lb.
$1.50
15c.
40c.
$1.50
15c.
35c.
$1.25
20c.
50c.
$1.75
15c.
40c.
$1.50
20c.
50c.
$1.75
20c.
50c.
$1.75
20c.
50c.
$1.75
25c.
70c.
$2.75
25c.
70c.
$2.50
20c.
50c.
$1.75
ONION
15
Onion sets, both rare-ripes and tops, are placed on the surface, in shallow twelve-inch drills,
about four inches apart, and lightly covered. Potato onions are planted in spring or fall, as they will
survive the winter. By this process early onions may be obtained several weeks earlier than from seed.
White Onion Sets. Qt., 20c.; pk., $1.10; bu., $4.00.
Yellow Onion Sets. Qt., 15c.; pk., 80c.; bu., $3.00.
Red Onion Sets. Qt., 15c.; pk., 80c.; bu., $3.00.
Potato Onion Sets. Qt.,20c.; pk., $1.75; bu., $5.00.
Egyptian or Perennial Tree. Set out in July and
August for early spring use. Qt„ 15c.; pk., 75c.;
bu., $2.50.
White Multiplier. Grow in clusters, not large,
but very early. Qt, 15c.; pk., 80c.; bu., $3.00.
For sets in quantities, get special quotations, as prices vary during the season of planting.
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PLATT S FIRST AND BEST.
DUKE OF ALBANY PEAS.
PEAS
Erbsen — Chichoros — Pirelli.
Wrinkled varieties marked with an *.
Culture. Peas, for an early crop, should be sown as soon as the
ground is in working condition. The soil for their reception should
be light and dry. For general crops the ground should be well ma-
nured the previous year, which causes them to yield more abundantly.
They are usually planted in double rows three or four inches apart,
and covered to the depth of two and one-half to three inches. All
wrinkled peas are superior and more delicate in flavor than those
that present a full and perfect form; like sugar corn, the saccharine
matter which they contain causes them to shrivel when dried, and-
they will remain much longer in season than the other kinds.
EARLIEST PEAS.
Two to Three Feet High.
Piatt's First and Best. White round seeds. Height Qt-
two and one-half feet 30c.
Alaska. Very early; seed round, blue, slightly
pitted. Height, two and one-half feet 30c.
♦Eiclipse. > A very great wrinkled variety of
♦Surprise I great merit. Vine growing about
twenty inches high 40c.
*Gradus. The earliest large-podded pea in cul-
tivation. Vine about three feet, lig'ht green. Pods
and peas extra size and delicious flavor 50c.
Thomas Laxton. Resembles Gradus very close-
ly in habit and rapidity of growth, earliness and
luxuriance of foliage. Pods large, seed wrinkled,
cream color, tinged with green. Height, three
feet 4Sc.
*Horsford*s Market Garden. Green wrinkled
seed; is extremely prolific. Height, two feet .... 40c.
*McLean*s Advancer. Wrinkled, second early for
market or family use. Height, two and one-half
feet 40c.
We carry in stock all the Extra Early, round
white seeded June varieties 30c.
Pk. Bu
$1.85 $7.00
$1.85 $7.00
$2.10 $8.00
$3.25 $12.00-
$2.75 $10.00
$2.10 $8.00
$2.10 $8.00
$1.85 $7.00
PEAS^ DWARF.
*Sutton's Excelsior. (See Novelties, page 5).
Very large podded, early 50c.
♦American Wonder- One of the earliest, grow-
ing but ten to fifteen inches high 40c.
♦Little Gem. Very early and prolific. Heig'ht,
twelve inches 40c.
*Early Premium Gem. Very early, superior
quality 40c.
*Dwarf Telephone or Carter's Daisy. A large
wrinkled half dwarf variety. Vines grow two feet
and bear profusely 45c.
*Nott*s Excelsior. Robust and vigorous, long
handsome pods. Seed green wrinkled. Height
twelve inches 45c.
$2.10 $8.00
$2.10 $8.00
$2.10 $8.00
$2.35 $9.00
$2.35 $9.00
GENERAL AND LATE CROP.
Two and One-Half to Five Feet High.
Dwarf Champion. A pea with all the merits of
the well-known Champion of England, but less
vine. Height of vine, about twenty-six inches 40c. $2.1U $8.00
*Heroine. Pods long and slightly curved. Height,
two feet; seed green and very much wrinkled .... 40c. $2.10 $8.00
*Bliss' Ever Bearing. Heiglit of vines, two
feet; foliage very large, firm and bright green;
pods three to four inches long 40c. $2.10 $8.00
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
GRADUS.
RUBY KINC
PEAS— Continued.
Pride of the Market. Height, from
eighteen inches to two feet. Seeds are Qt- J^**-
bluish green slightly dented 40c. $2.10 $8.00
♦Strategem. Large podded, green
wrinkled pea. Height, two and one-half
feet 45c. $2.35 $9.00
*Yorkshire Hero. A large, late wrin-
kled sort; vines rank and vigorous.
Height, two and one-half feet 35c. $2.(K) $7.50
*Shropshire Hero. Similar to the
Yorkshire Hero, but much larger vine
and pod 40c. $2.10 $8.00
Duke of Albany. Large dark green
pods similar to Telephone (American
Champion) 45c. $2.35 $9.(X)
*Telephone. Fine large pods, and
peas of excellent quality. Height, two
to three feet 45c. $2.35 .$9.00
♦Champion of England. An old fa-
vorite, rich flavored and very prolific. 45c. $2.35 $9.00
White Marrowfat. Correctly named,
a rich marrow pea; seeds hard, white.
Height, five feet 25c. $L35 $5.00
Black-Eyed Marrowfat. Large, hard,
white pea, with black eye; the pods
grow very large. Height, three feet . . 25c. $1.35 $5.00
EDIBLE PODDED PEAS.
Dwarf Gray Sugar. A large podded,
dark seeded variety of superior quality 35c. $1.85 $7.00
Tall French Broad Pod Melting Sug-
ar. This bears pods from five to six
inches long and an inch wide. The
vines grow five feet long and require
support 50c. $2.60 $10.00
PEAS FOR SOWING BROADGAS-b.
Canada Field. For field culture only.
In their dry state they are used for
feeding stock, making soups, etc. They
are usually sown broadcast and often
with oats or barley, cut and fed green,
or left to ripen and then threshed.... 10c. $ .60 $2.00
PEPPERS.
Pfeffer — Pimiento— Pepper oni.
Peppers should be started under glass. Transplant into
the open ground towards the close of May, having the
rows eighteen inches apart; plant a foot apart in the rows.
The ground should be made very rich, either by high
manuring before plants are transplanted, or by the
liberal application of guano or liquid manure afterwards.
Ruby King. The peppers attain a
very large size. When they are ripe O^. 14-lb. l^b.
they are bright ruby red ............. 20c. $ .60 $2.00
Neapolitan. Large, sweet thick liesh. 25c. $ .65 $2.25
Large Bell or Bull Nose. An early
variety, fruit three to five inches long,
flesh thick, and slightly pungent 25c. $ .60 $2.00
Ruby Giant. A cross of the Chinese
Giant and Ruby King. A very large,
sweet mango pepper 30c. $ .85 $3.00
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SWEET MOUNTAIN.
RED CLUSTER.
PEPPERS-Continued.
Sweet Mountain. A large, early varie- O*-
ty, of mild flavor, rind thick and fleshy.. 25c.
Chinese Giant. The largest variety
known. It is ooe of the square shoul-
dered type, thick, sweet flesh 40c.
Squash or Tomato-Shaped. This kind
is flat like a tomato, and is generally used
for pickling; flesh thick, acrid, pungent.. 25c.
Golden Queen. Very large, bright gold-
en yellow, mild flavor 20c.
Celestial. Fruit ornamental, small, up-
right; color white, changing to yellow and
then scarlet when ripe. The peppers are
very mild 25c.
Red Cherry. A small, round variety of
dwarf growth, very piquant and quite or-
namental 25c.
Long Red Cayenne. Fruit bright red,
long and slender 20c.
Tabasco. The hottest of peppers, small,
bright red when ripe 50c.
Small Chili. Very piquant and prolific. 2Sc
Red Cluster. Small, thin peppers of a
coral red color; very hot and pungent 25c.
Price of all pkts., 6c.
Lb.
$ .60 $2.00
$1.10 $4.00
$ .60 $2.00
$ .60 $2.00
$ .60 $2.00
$ .60 $2.00
$ .60 $2.00
$1.00
$ .65 $2.50
$ .65 $2.50
POTATOES.
A.« prices ot potatoes fluctuate according to supply an*
demand. It Is Impossible to make prices for seed stock that
will liold tlirongrlioiit tlie planting season proper. Cata-
logue groes to press in December. Quotations will be grlv-
en on application.
Bliss Triumph or Red Bliss. The earliest potato known
Round, pink skin, fine grain.
Pride of the South, or White Bliss. Similar to the Triumph,
but white skin, with pink eyes.
Quick Lunch or Noroton Beauty. Round, pink, extra early
and productive.
Bovee. Extra early, long oval, smooth.
Irish Cobbler. Extra early, white.
New Queen. Early oblong, light pink.
Early Norther. Large size, light pink.
Early Harvest. Large smooth tubers, nearly white.
Early Rose. True stock, grown in Maine.
Beauty of Hebron. A large, oval, pink skin variety.
Gold Coin. Large oval, cream white, second early and
good for main crop.
Delaware. Large, white, and late.
Late Rose. Large, oval, pink skin.
Green Mountain. Vines strong and vigorous; tubers while,
smooth and very large.
Norcross. Late, large, white, flat oval.
Carman No. 3. This is a late potato, white skin, growing
uniformly large.
Uncle Sam. Late, white, long oval tuber of large size.
Sir Walter Raleigh. This is a very large, late, white potato,
square ended.
Maggie Murphy. Large white, late, oblong.
Also many other rarieties not enumerated on this list.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
TURNIP RADISHES.
PUINPKIN. {
Kurbis — Calabaza — Zucca.
Plant about the middle of spring in manured hills
eight feet apart, and leave but two or three plants
in a hill; or plant in spring with Indian corn. Avoid
planting near other vines.
Sugar. Small, orange-colored, sweet and fine
grained. Oz., 10c. ; J4-Ib., 20c.; lb., 60c.
Winter Luxury. Round, russet yellow, used
mainly for pies. Oz., 10c. ; Ya-W)., 20c.; lb., 60c.
Large Cheese. Cheese shape, creamy yellow col-
or, flesh fine grained. Oz., 10c. ; ^-Ib., 20c.; lb., 60c.
Connecticut Field. Large, round, orange-yellow.
Oz., Sc.; VA-lh., 10c. ; lb., 40c.
Big Tom. Rich orange color, oblong shape. Qz.,
10c. ; '^-Ib., 15c. ; lb., 40c.
Winter Crookneck or Cashaw. Flesh close grained
and flavor excellent. Oz., lOc; VA-lh., 20c.; lb., 75c.
Large Tours or Mammoth. A very large produc-
tive variety. Oz., 10c. ; ^-Ib., 25c.; lb., 80c.
King of Mammoths, Jumbo or Potiron. One of
the largest pumpkins; flesh bright yellow. Oz., 10c. ;
14 -lb., 25c.; lb., 80c.
All pkta., Sc.
RADISH.
01J\"E-SHAFED RADISHES.
Rettig — Rabanos — Ravanelli.
All Imported Seeds French Crown
Sow early varieties in the spring as early as the
ground can be worked, in drills ten inches apart, cov-
ering the seed half an inch deep; thin the plants to
an inch apart in the row, as they are more tender
and succulent when grown quickly. A rich, moist,
sandy soil should be selected, and frequently watered
in dry weather. For a succession, sow every two
weeks till mid-summer.
Extra Early Scarlet Turnip. Matures in about
twenty days. Bright red, globe shaped, small leaved.
Per oz., 10c. ; i^-lb., 20c.; lb., 60c.
Cooper's Sparkler. (New). See Novelties, page
5. Per oz., 10c. ; ^4-\h., 20c.; lb., 60c.
Ne Plus Ultra. Extra early, scarlet. Per oz.,
10c. ; 14-lb., 20c.; lb., 60c.
Early Scarlet Globe. One of the best for forcing,
perfectly round, bright cardinal color. Per oz., 10c.;
^-Ib., 20c.; lb., 75c.
Early Scarlet Turnip (White Tipped). J^arly, fine
grain and flavor; round, with white tip
Per oz., 10c. ; i^-lb., 20c.; lb., 60c.
Early Scarlet Turnip. Small, round,
mild and crisp. Per oz., 10c. ; 20c.;
lb., 60c.
Deep Scarlet Turnip. Very early and a
good forcing varietv. Per oz., 10c, ; ^-
Ib., 20c.; lb., 60c.
Triumph or Speckled Beauty. Fine for
forcing, small, delicate and prettily mot-
tled. Per oz., 15c.; 14-lb., 20c.; lb., 60c.
White Summer Turnip. Round, purr
white. Per oz., 10c. ; ^-Ib., 20c.; lb., 60c.
Stutgart. A large, round, white, sdlid
variety for summer use, but keeping well
into fall or winter. Per oz., 10c. ; 54 -lb.,
20c.; lb., 70c.
Olive Shaped White Forcing (Earliest
White). Very mild and fine for forcing
or outside planting. Per oz., 10c.; ^A-^h.,
200.; lb., 75c.
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RADISH-Continued.
French Breakfast. A quick growing, oval- Oz. ^ ib. Lb.
shaped radish, light color and white tip 10c. 20c. $ .60
Olive-Shaped Scarlet. Very early, oval in shape 10c. 20c. $ .60
New Icicle. The roots grow about four inches
long and are ready for use within twenty-two
days from the time of sowing 10c. 20c. $ .70
Early Long Scarlet Short Top. Bright red color,
very small tops 10c. 20c. $ .70
Chartier or Shepherd. An early summer variety;
deep pink, white at the roots 10c. 20c. $ .60
White Strasburg. Long, pure white, firm and
brittle; grows to large size 10c. 20c. $ .70
Mixed Radish Seed. This is a mixture of the dif-
ferent varieties. It is prepared for those who want
some of several kinds, but not a full planting of any
one variety. As they mature irregularly, the plant-
ings may be less frequent.
Round and Olive 10c. 15c. $ .50
Long 10c. ISc. $ .50
Winter , lOc. 15c. $ .50
^ All pkta., 6c.
WINTER RADISHES.
Black Spanish (Round). For winter use; tex-
ture firm and solid 10c. 20c. $ .60
Black Spanish (Long). Like the above, differ-
ing only in shape 10c. 20c. $ .60
China Rose or Winter. Very fine for winter
use; large and tender 10c. 20c. $ .60
California Mammoth White. A winter sort,
grows eight to ten inches long, and keeps well.. .. 10c. 2Sc. $ .80
RAPE— English.
Forage plants of great value. Of rapid and luxuriant growth, at-
taining a height of two or three feet. It may be sown throughout the
season, and in a few weeks from sowing, stock can be turned in on
it. For broadcasting, sow ten pounds to the acre; in drills, five pounds.
Dwarf Essex. Used also for greens and salad. Price per lb., 12c.;
10 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $10.00.
RHUBARB or Pie Plant.
Rhubarb, familiarly known as Pie Plant, or Wine Plant, is culti
vated in gardens for its leaf stalks. Rhubarb succeeds best in deep,
somewhat retentive soil and the richer this is, the better. Sow in
drills an inch deep and thin out the plants to six inches apart. In
the fall, or spring, transplant into very highly manured soil, setting
them three feet apart each way, and give a dressing of coarse manure
every fall. The stalks should not be gathered until the second year.
Myatt's Victoria. Pkt, Sc.; oz., 10c.; ^5-lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00.
SAI^SIFY or Oyster Plant.
Sow in early spring, in light, rich soil, in drills fourteen inches apart;
thin the plants to three inches in the row. The roots will be ready
for use in October; and, like the parsnip, improve by remaining
in the ground through the winter.
Mammoth Sandwich Island. Roots grow long, smooth and white
Per pkt.. Sc.; oz., 15c. ; %-\h., 3Sc.; lb., $1.00.
Long White French. Large, smooth and white. Per pkt., Sc.; oz..
10c. ; y^Ah., 30c.; lb., $1.00.
SORREL.
Sow early in spring in drills. It is perennial and runs quickly to
seed unless kept cut close.
Large French. Price per pkt.. Sc.; oz., 15c. ; %-lh., 30c.; lb., $1.0<).
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
'NEW ZEALAND SPINACH.
GIANT THICK LEAF OR VTROFLAY.
WARTED HUBBARD.
SPINACH.
(Get special rates on lOO-lb. lots.)
For the summer crop sow early in March, and at inter-
vals of a fortnight, till the middle of July, in quantities
according to the demand. The round-seeded varieties arc
the ibest for summer use. The winter crop should be
sown from the middle of August to the beginning of Sep-
tember. It should always be sown in drills, and from
twelve to eighteen inches apart, scattering the seed thinly ,
and covering them with the finest soil. Protect the win-
ter crops on the approach of severe frosts.
Norfolk Savoy Leaved. (Bloomsdale.)
It is very productive and the hardiest Oz. Lb. over @
of the smooth-leaved varieties 05c. 25c. 15c.
Victoria. A very large, crumpled-
leaved dark green plant, spreading well
on the ground 05c. 25c. 15c.
Improved Large Round Leaf. A va-
riety with very thick leaves 05c. 25c. ; 20c.
Giant Thick Leaf or Round Viroflay.
Similar to the lettuce-leaved, but much
larger in habit of growth 05c. 25c. 20c.
Long Standing. A fine round-leayed
summer variety, slow to run up to seed
stalks .........J.... 05c. 25c. 20c.
Prickly or Fall. The hardiest variety;
leaves thick and triangular in form .... .05c. 30c. 25c.
New Zealand. A branching plant of
thick, fleshy, succulent growth, used
same as spinach; flourishes under the in-
tense heat of summer, and continues
growing vigorously until killed by frost.
The young branches are cut or broken
off as required 10c. 80c. 70c.
SQUASH.
Speise Kiirbis — Calabaza — Zucche.
The squash is a very tender vine, and so sensitive to
the cold that it cannot with safety be planted out until
the weather becomes warm and settled. Plant in hills
ten feet apart for running varieties; five feet for bush
sorts; working some fine rich manure into each hill. Sprin-
kle liberally with plaster, wood ashes, or air-slaked lime,
in the early stages of growth. Cultivate until runners
are well started.
Yellow Bush Scallop Summer, One
of the earliest; grows flat, vdth scal-
loped edges o
White Bush Scallop. Like the above
in everything except color, which is
Early Summer Crookneck Bush. Ear-
ly and productive
Giant Crookneck. (Summer). Early
yellow and warted
Mammoth Whale. Large long, dark
skin, good for pies
Warted Hubbeird. Similar in shape
and color to the original Hubbard
Squash, but larger fruits, with hard,
roughly warted surface. Quality of
Or.
Lb.
lOc.
20c.
$ .70
10c.
20c.
$ .70
lOc.
20c.
$ .70
10c.
25c.
$ .80
10c.
30c.
$1.00
10c.
30c.
$1.00
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WTN-TER CROOKNECK.
VEGETABLE MARROW.
TOBACCX).
SQUASH— Continued
Hubbard. Dark green, hard shelled
variety; flesh fine grained, dry and O^. %-\^3.
of good flavor 10c. 30c.
Golden Hubbard. In color a bright
deep orange yellow. Flesh golden
yellow and fine grain, excellent flavor 10c. 30c.
Michigan. (See Novelties, page 8) 20c. 60c.
Fordhook. Cream color outside,
and straw yellow within. For sum-
mer and fall use 10c. 30c,
Boston Marrow. A superior fall
squash, of rich orange color and
very productive 10c. 25c.
Delicata. Grows from five to
eight inches long. It is slightly
ribbed, orange-yellow color, mottled
and striped with green 10c. 30c.
The Faxon. Medium size, winter
variety, orange flesh of fine quality.. 10c. 25c.
Winter Crookneck. Flesh close
grained and fine flavored 10c. 20c.
The Delicious Squash. Oval;
thick flesh and sweet, the color being
dark orange 10c. 30c.
Golden Bronze Squash. Size av-
eraging from eight to ten pounds;
a dark grayish green, flesh bright
golden yellow; fine grained 10c. 25c.
Essex Hybrid. Green exterior of
Turban form, hard shell; flesh yellow 10c. 30c.
Bay State. Flattened at ends, skin
blue green, flesh rich yellow 10c. 30c.
Price of pkts., 5c.
VEGETABLE MARROWS.
English. Very prolific; maturing
between the early summer and win-
ter sorts. The fruits are best for
the table when young or half ma-
tured 10c. 40c.
Italian (Cocozelle di Napoli). Bush.
Grows from ten to twenty inches
long; diameter about four inches;
skin smooth, dark green color, mar-
bled yellow or pale green 10c. 30c.
Italian (Cocozelle Longe.) (See
Novelties, page 6) 15c. 40c
Price of pkts., 5c.
TOBACCO.
Lb.
$1.00
$1.00
$2.00
$1.00
$ .80
$1.00
$ .80
$ .75
$1.00
$ .80
$1.00
$1.00
$1.50
$1.00
$1.5§
Sow the seed in frames the latter part of March, or
in open ground when the soil has become settled and
warm. Keep well watered, and when the plants arc
two inches high they may be transplanted in row*
three feet apart each way. Tobacco requires a very
rich, light mellow soil.
Connecticut Seed Leaf. The popular variety in this
vicinity, produces a very heavy crop of fine broad
leaves. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 54-lb., 70c.; lb., $2.50.
Havana. An excellent variety; leaves narrow, long
and pointe.d. Pkt.. 5c.; oz., 30c'; 54-lb., 85c.; lb., $3:00.
THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
TOMATO.
Liehesapfel — Tomates — Pomodoro.
To obtain fruit very early, sow the seeds in
green-house during February or March, or in
hotbed when season has sufficiently advanced.
In about five weeks plants should be trans-
planted to another hotbeJ. ntil about the
middle of May; they may be ^\ut into the
ground in hills about four feet apart each way.
The richer the soil th<! ranker will be the
growth of the vines, but an ordinary, warm^
light soil, with fine, well-rotted manure in the
hill, and a sunny location, will produce thr
more handsome and plentiful fruit.
June Pink. The fruit is of medium size,
uniform, smooth, without cracks, or any green
core. The skin is reasonably tough and flesh
solid. Oz., 30c.; ^-Ib., 80c.; lb., $3.00.
Earliana. Excelling in earliness, very large
size, and bright red color. Per oz., 25c.; per
's STONE. 14 -lb., 75c.; per lb., $2.50.
Chalk's Early Jewel. Large, bright
red, smooth and solid; vines vigorous Oz. }4-lb. Lb.
and heavy cropper 30c. 80c. $3.00
Dwarf Champion. It stands up well,
having a stiff bush stem, and ripens
early, smooth, crimson, medium in
size 25c. 75c. $2.50
Atlantic Prize. Very early; smooth,
bright red and solid 20c. 60c. $2.00
Matchless. Extra large, smooth,
bright red and solid 25c. 75c $2.50
Crimson Cushion. Very large and
deep from stem to blow, bright scarlet. 35c. 80c. $3.00
Success. Large, bright scarlet, smooth
and solid 30c. 65c. $2.50
Livingston's Stone. Large, bright
scarlet, very smooth, ripening evenly;
solid and firm 30c. 65c. $2.50
Livingston's Beauty. Dark red, large
size, and smooth 25c. 65c. $2.50
Acme. Very prolific; in color a pur-
plish crimson, very smooth and solid... 20c. 65c. $2.50
Livingston's Favorite. Large, smooth
and bright red. It has very few seeds
and is very productive 20c. 60c. $2.00
Trophy. Large and bright red, solid,
smooth; a great yielder 25c. 70c. $2.50
Buckeye State. Solid, deep purplish
red; large size; late 25c. 75c. $2.50
Livingston's Globe. Large size, very
smooth, firm fleshed, few seeds, color a
beautiful glossy rose, tinged purple .... 30c. 80c. $3.00
Mikado. Perfectly solid. The color is
purplish red, foliage distinct; coarse
leaved 25c. 70c. $2.50
Ponderosa. This excels in size, weight
and solidity. Its color is light crimson,
and almost seedless 30c. 80c. $3.00
Honor Bright. First it is light green,
then at attractive waxy white, then lem-
on, changing to red. It is late and one
of the longest keeping varieties 25c. 70c. $2.50
Golden Queen. A good yellow sort of
first quality. Solid, very smooth, large
and ripens early 25c. 70c. $2.50
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TOMATO— Continued.
Peach. Resembles a peach in shape, size and color; Oz. 54-lb. Lb,
covered with a delicate bloom 25c. 70c. $2.50
Yellow Pear. Pear shaped and used for pickling or
preserving 20c. 70c. $2.50
Red Cherry. A small, round, red tomato; size and
shape like a cherry 25c. 70c. $2.50
Strawberry or Ground Cherry. This grows in a
husk or pod, and may be kept all winter if the husks
are not removed. The fruit is yellow and has a very
sweet, pleasant flavor; may be eaten raw but is gen-
erally used for preserves 25c. 70c. $2.50
Price of all packets, 5c.
TURNIP.
Riibe — Nabo — Rape.
For early use, sow as, soon as the ground can be worked in the
spring, in drills fourteen inches apart, covering but slightly, except in
dry weather. The soil should be light, and if possible, new. Manure
with plaster, ashes or phosphate. Thin the early varieties to six inches
apart, and the Ruta Bagas from eight to ten inches. For fall and winter
use, the early kinds should be sown in July and August, and the Ruta
Bagas through June. Hoe them a month after sowing.
Piatt's White Egg. It is an early, very smooth,
fine, hard grained, white oval turnip, as its name in- Oz. J4-Ib. Lb,
dicates, and unsurpassed for table use 10c. 15c. $ .50
White Egg. Special stock 10c. 25c. $ .80
Early White Milan. Flat, pure white, very fine
grain, extra early 10c. 25c. $ .80
Extra Early Purple Top Milan. This is a pure white
fleshed, early, sweet purple top variety. Best of all
for forcing 10c. 20c. $ .70
Early White Flat Dutch. A fine garden variety,
difTering from White Strap Leaf only in the shape
of its leaf, which is broader and rough edged 10c. 15c. $ .50
Early White Strap Leaf. A good flat turnip for
early or late culture, and grows to a large size 10c. 15c. $ .50
Early Red-Top Strap Leaf. Similar to the preceding
in all respects except the top of the turnip, which
is red or purple 10c. 15c. $ .50
Scarlet Kashmyr. Scarlet exterior, flesh snow white,
extra early 10c. 20c. $ .60
Long White or Cow Horn. A long, quick growing
turnip, fine grained, tender and sweet 10c. 20c. $ .60
Red Top White Globe. Pure white with a red top. . 10c. 20c. $ .60
Golden Ball. Rapid grower, globe shaped, and of a
deep yellow color 10c. 15c. $ .50
Yellow Stone. This is a amall, early fall variety of
light yellow color 10c. 15c. $ .56
Yellow Globe. Grows to a large size, and is one of
the best for general crop 10c. 20c. $ .60
Yellow Aberdeen. .(Green Top). This is globe-
shaped, and a good keeper 10c. 15c. $ .50
Swedish oi* Ruta Baga Varieties.
Piatt's Golden Winter Ruta Baga. (The Best).
This is a fine grained, hard, solid and sweet turnip; Ox. Ji-lb. Lb.
is very prolific and a good keeper 10c. 20c. $ .60
Sweet German. White, sweet and an excellent keep-
er; very hard and solid lOc- 15c. $ .50
Yellow French. Very firm and quality excellent;
keeps through the winter and till late in the spring. . . 10c. 15c. $ .50
Laing's Improved Ruta Baga. One of the earliest
Swedes; a desirable variety, of excellent quality 10c. 15c. $ .50
THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY^S
-TOP STRAP LEAF.
WITLOOF CHICORY.
TURNIP— Continued.
American Purple-Top Ruta Baga.
Very popular with the market gar- Oz. i/i-lb.
deners 10c. 15c.
Rhode Island Rock. A white fleshed,
hard, fine grained sweet variety 10c. 20c.
White French. Sometimes called
White Rock, on account of its firmness
and solidity; flesh pure white, mild,
very sweet 10c. 15c.
All pkts., 5c.
Lb.
$ .50
$ .60
$ .50
WITLOOF CHICORY.
A bushy, crisp. Winter Vegetable. Sometimes called
French Endive. [This makes one of the most delicious of
all salads. It is also an excellent dish boiled. The seed
is planted in May or June in the open ground and in the
fall the roots are dug. The roots are then planted in earth
in a dark, cool place in the cellar or under greenhouse
bench. Finely balanced, crisp leaves are then thrown out
and when cut new leaves form. The roots keep a long
t'me and may be planted so that a fresh and deliciou.s
salad may be had all winter long. Fancy fruit and vege-
table dealers have imported this vegetable from France
on account of its delicious flavor. Price per pkt., 5c.; per
oz., 20c.; per %-lh., 40c.; per lb., $1.50.
SWEET^ OR POT AND
MEDICINAL HERBS.
A few pot herbs, or sweet herbs, as they are usually
called, should have a place in every vegetable garden.
A very small space in the garden will give all the herbs
needed in any family. The culture is very simple, and
the best way is to make a little seed bed in early spring,
and set the plants out as soon as large enough. As a
general rule, it is best to cut herbs when in flower, tie
them up in small bunches and hang in the shade to dry.
The following are a list of herbs most cultivated and
prized.
Caraway
Catnip
Coriander
Dill
Horehound
Lavender
Rue
Saffron
Sage, Broad Leaf English . .
Sweet Basil
Sweet Fennel (large)
Sweet Marjoram
Summer Savory
Thyme, Broad Leaf English
Pkt.
Oz.
J4-lb.
Lb.
Sc.
10c.
30c.
$1.00
5c.
25c.
60c.
$2.00
5c.
15c.
30c.
$1.00
5c.
10c.
15c.
$ .60
5c.
10c.
5c.
10c.
20c.
$ .75
5c.
10c.
20c.
$ .50
5c.
20c.
Sc.
15c.
5c.
ISc.
5c.
10c.
30c.
$1.00
5c.
15c.
35c.
$1.56
5c.
15c.
Sc.
10c.
20c.
$ .75
Sc.
15c.
30c.
$1.00
$ .80
Sc.
10c.
2Sc.
Sc.
25c.
75c.
$2.50
10c.
Sc.
25c.
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The Frank S. Piatt Company's
Choice Selection of
Grains, Grasses and
F arm Seed s,
Our Special Mixtures
For Lawns, Permanent Pastures or Hay
are Unexcelled.
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WHirS RTS.
FARM SEEDS.
Evergreen Broom Com. Best for general cultivation; brush Lb. looiks.
fine and long 10c. $6.00 ^
Early Amber Sugar Cane. Grows ten to twelve feet high.. 10c. $6.00
Kaffir Com. Both grain and fodder are excellent, the whole
stalk tender to the full maturity of seed. The grain is extreme-
ly valuable for feeding to poultry. Cultivated the same as
our common Indian corn, requiring four or five pounds of
seeds per acre lOc. $4.00
Flax Seed 10c. $7.50
Sunflower. Mammoth Russian. Large heads, grovn for seeds 10c. $6.00
Hemp 10c. $5.00
Spring Vetches or Tares (Vicia Sativa). Of the Pea family,
round black seeds. Usually sown with oats or barley for fod-
der. Culture same as field peas, two bushels per acre 10c. $5.0i^
Sand, Winter or Hairy Vetch. (Vicia Villosa). Sow in fall
or spring, usually with rye for support; grows three to four
feet a«d is ready to cut as soon as bloom appears, and again
for seed 12c. $10.0t)
Lupins Lutea. Yellow 10c. $8.00
Canada Field Peas. (See page 30). Per qt., 10c. ; per bu.. $2.00.
Southern Cow Peas. A valu-
able crop for ploughing under,
and especially desirable for light
lands. Sow about one and one-
half bushels per acre. Qt- Bu.
New Era Cow Pea $3.75.
Whippoorwill $3.50 ^ fT" /).
Clay $3.50 ^Jn^i
Red Ripper $3.50 -S^^C^it
Black $3.50 ^ -^^Iwsvr^i^
Black Eye • $3.75
Soja Bean or German Coffee m
Bean. Its principal value consists '
in its uses as a forage crop — for
feeding green — and for ploughing
in as a fertilizer $3.75
Green Soy or Soja Bean. This
matures earlier and is conse-
quently better adapted to this
climate and latitude than the
yeHow Soy Crop failed. ^^^s ^^^K ^m^fy^
SPRING WHEAT.
Prices on all grains subject to market fluctuations. ^g^.
Read's Reliable Spring. (See novelties, page
7). Per bu., $3.10. ^
Saskatchewan Fife. A light amber, hard ^^K^^B^^K^
flint variety, very productive. Per bu., $2.00. ^^Mr^WNT^ '%^^^}^
White Russian Spring. A light colored va- ^
riety of red wheat. An enormous cropper, rr^^-'-''^^-4>.
and bears long keads. Per bu., $2.00. sand, winter or hairy vetch.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
IMPERIAL BARLEY.
WINTER WHEAT.
Prices on all grains subject to marutt fluctuations.
Ruddy. (Bearded). Large, long, red grain, stiff straw, good yiclder,
bu., 60c.; bu., $2.00.
Red Wave (Smooth). A new variety of great promise. The intro-
ducer says, "It is a cross between Early Red Clawson and an unnamed
cross breed from Russian parentage. Bald, brown chaff, dark, medium
long large grain, strong, thick-walled, golden straw, medium tall and
stocky. Heads very long, broad, and not liable to go down, heads
slightly leaning, hence not liable to sprout in fields. Over 49 busihels per
acre. iPer 54-bu., 60c.; per bu., $2.00.
Fultzo Mediterranean. (Bald). It has a short, plump, red berry; stiff
straw; ripens early and must be cut before over-ripe, %-hu., 50c.; bu., $1.75
Klondyke. (Bald). White variety of great value; large berry and very
productive, 60c.; bu., $2.00.
Dawson Golden Chaff. (Bald). White, hard variety. Per ^-bu., 60c.;
per bu., $2.00.
BUCKWHEAT.
Prices on all grains subject to market fluctuations.
Japanese. The straw is heavier, it branches more, and
does not need to be sown as thickly as the other kinds..
Silver Hull. A heavy yielder; the berry is of a light
silvery gray color
Common Gray. An old and well-known variety
54-bu.
40c.
40c.
35c.
Bu.
$1.50
$1.50
$1.25
SPRING BARLEY.
Prices on all gratns subject to market fluctuations.
Read's Triumph. (See Novelties, page 7)
Two-Rowed Vermont Champion. Very large plump berry 50c.
Manshury. Six-rowed; straw tall and stiff, with long,
full heads; stools freely 50c.
Beardless. Similar in appearance to the six-rowed va-
rieties while growing, but the beard does not develop and
it is much pleasanter to handle while harvesting and clean-
ing. It is also better for feeding, as stock do not suffer
from the sharp needle-like spines 50c.
SPELTZ.
Thrives on poor lands, and
makes a good crop with almost
any condition of soil or climate.
Per ^-bu., 40c.; per bu., $1.50.
$2.25
$1.75
$1.75
$1.75
^:rye-
Prices on all grains subject to market
fluctuations.
Spring. It is an excellent
catch-crop where winter grain
has been killed out, making
good straw and fair yield of
grain. Price per %-hvL., 50c.;
per bu., $1.75.
FALL OR WINTER.
Choice Common. This is the
ordinary variety sown in the fall.
Our seed is from choice selected
stock. Per 54 -bu., 30c.; bu., $1.00.
Giant White. Light colored
grain, large kernel. Pk., 40c.;
bu., $1.25.
OATS.
Prices on all grains subject to market
• fluctuations.
New Cluster White Oats.
Medium early, heavy white
grain. Per bu. of 32 lbs., 90c.;
5 bu., $4.00.
New Swedish. Early white, stiff straw, very heavy and
prolific. Per ^-bu., 30c.; per bu., $1.00.
Lincoln. Enormously productive, early stiff straw, thin "
hull and heavy meated. Per l4-hu., 25c.; per bu., 90c.
Welcome. A heavy barley oat, with stiff straw. Per l^-hu., 30c.;
Choice White. Per J4-bu., 20c.; bu., 60c.
Also other improved sorts for spring sowing not here enumerated.
JAPANESE BUCKWHEAT,
bu., $1.00.
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MIXTURE FOR HAY AND PERMANENT PASTURE.
Our Special Grass Mixtures.
OWING TO MARKET FLUCTUATIONS WE WILL GIVE SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR BULK SEEDS.
GRASS SEED FOR
LAWNS^ ETC.
In laying out a piece of ground for a lawn, care
should be exercised to obtain the proper grade and
slope, and perfect the general plan of the grounds
before attempting to sow anj^ seed at all. After the
correct grade has been obtained, and the surface suf-
ficiently plowed or spaded, it shonld be thoroughly
hairowed to pulverize the lamps, and so left that
there may be at least fr^m five to ^en inches of good
rich soil over the v hole surface. Then all the roots
and loose stones should be removed, and the surface
bushed or raked down perfectly smooth, and in a
suitable condition for successful germination and
growth of the fine seed, which is used for seeding.
The preparation of most lawn seeds is composed of
the finest kind of grasses, and for that reason should
be sown much thicker than the coarse sorts that are
used in field seeding. After sowing the seed, rake
or harrow the surface lightly, and then roll thor-
ough'.y, to smooth oft, and leave in good condition.
EDGEWOOD PARK LAWN GRASS SEED.
OUR SPECIAL MIXTURE. This formula is prepared on a well-balanced and carefully consid-
ered valuation of the FINE DARK GREEN VARIETIES in combination with our INDIGENOUS
FRpST-PROOr, HEAT-RESISTING GRASSES, and we are satisfied that we have the very best
cornbinatinn of grasses for lawn mnkinsr f without white clover) that our experience can produce.
ALL THE SEEDS USED IN THIS MIXTURE ARE OF EXCEPTIONAL PURITY, graded,
FANCY RECLEaNED. On account of their concentrated character and purity, much less bulk is
required for a given area. Sold by weight only. Per lb., 35c.; 10 lbs., $3.25; 100 lbs., $30.00.
COUNTRY CLUB GOLF LINKS.
A good article for large areas, or seeding the grounds about the new home. It is prepared with
a well-balanced proportion of fibrous rooted grasses that alone are the perfect composition of a firm,
tenacious turf. These varieties are not selected with especial reference to their height, as that feature
is regulated by the lawn mower, bui more particularly the turf-forming properties and continuity of
development, thus insuring a succession of ripening. Per qt., 25c.; per ^-bu., 75c.; bu., $5.00.
PLATT'S EVERGREEN LAWN MIXTURE.
This mixture is the finest in quality that we prepare for general situations. It i- composed of
a judicious combination of the short fine-growing varieties that have proved most valuable. It is
perfectly adapted to the soil and climate of New Haven, as evidenced by the many beautiful 1
and parks that have been developei and seeded with "Piatt's Evergreen Lawn Mixture" for
than a quarter of a century. Price per qt.. 25c.; per ^-bu., 75c.; per ^ bu., $1.35; per bu., $5.00.
LAWN GRASS SEED fine mixture.
This is composed entirely of indig-snous grasses of the finer grades, and in sufficient variety to
produce throughout the si)ri!;g sun nier and autumn very satisfactory results. Per qt., 20c.; bu., $4.00.
WOODY CREST or ''Shady Nook."
Many beautiful lawns are marred by bare spots under trees and near ornamental shrub-
bery or buildings. The WOODY CREST LAWN SEED is the happy solution of this dilTiculty,
and if applie' under proper conditions of soil preparation, cannot fail of satisfactory results.
OUR WOODY CREST is composed mainly of short fine grasses that abound in similar sit-
uations; made up exclusively for places that get but little sunshine.
For best results the land must be dug deeply, removing roots of trees and vines, these being
mainly responsible for lack of grass roots. A heavy coat of manure, dug in, and a dressing of
Lone, when seeding, should complete the necessiry preparation. Price per qt., 30c.; ^-bu., $1.00;
%-hu., $1.75; bu.. $6.00.
HAY AND PASTURE GRASS SEEDS.
Prices subject to vaiiations. Special quotations for large quantities.
lawns
more
Mixture for Hay and Permanent Pasture. Con-
sists of a number of grasses long recognized as
the best combination for this latitude; two bush-
els per acre. Price per %-hd., 60c.; per bu. of 20
lbs., $4.00.
English Rye Grass. A nutritious, permanent
grass for meadows and pastures; also for mixing
with others for lawns. Price per qt., 10c. ; per
lb.. 12c.: per 100 lbs., $10.00.
Unhulled Red Top. Clean, heavy seed in its
shell or cover. Grades between chafY and fancy.
Per qt., 20c.; per lb., 15c.: per 100 ibs., $12.00.
THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
GRASS SEED-Continued.
Red Top, Fancy Cleaned. Absolutely pure
seed. Per qt., 25c.; lb., 25c.; 100 lbs., $20.00.
Red Top Grass. (Agrostis Vulgaris). (In chaff)
A valuable native, permanent grass, growing in
almost any soil, moist or dry, and standing our
hot climate. Qt, 15c.; lb., 15c.; 100 lbs., $12.00.
Rhode Island Bent Grass. (Agrostis Canina). A
valuable grass for lawns.
Light seed. Qt, 20c.; lb., 25c.; 100 lbs., $20.00.
Heavy rccleaned seed. Per qt., 20c.; per lb.,
30c.; per 100 lbs., $28.00.
Fancy Kentucky Blue Grass. {Poa Pra-
iensis). Valuable for lawns when mixed with oth-
er varieties, retaining its verdure in the hottest
weather. Extra heavy cleaned seed, qt, 25c.: lb.,
30c.; 100 lbs., $28.00.
Canada Blue Grass. {Poa Compressa.) A
kardy perennial grass, with creeping rootstalks,
forming a close and durable turf. It grows on
the poorest and driest soils, standing extremes of
wet or drought, and keeping green until the se-
sheep
GERMAN OR GOLDEN MILLET.
vere frosts of winter. It is distinguished from
the Kentucky Blue Grass by its flattened, wiry
stems and bluer color. (14 lbs. to the bushel).
Per lb., 20c.; 100 lbs., $15.00.
Meadow Fescue or English Blue Grass. {Fes-
tuca Px^atensis.) A highly valuable species for
permanent grass land, it does not, however, at-
tain to its full productive power till the second
or third year, when it far exceeds most other
sorts in the quantity of its produce and nutritive
matter. Per qt., 20c.; lb., 30c.; 100 lbs., $25.00.
Wood Meadow Grass. (Poa Nenioralis.) It
makes a very early growth in spring and is
'Strongly recommended for pasture, thriving well
under close feeding, also vnlnable in lawn mix-
ture. Price per lb., 60c.; 100 lbs., $55.0^
Orchard Grass. (Dactylis Glomerafa.) One of
the most desirable pasture grasses for stock and
for shady places. Qt, 15c.; lb., 20c.; 100 lbs., $16.
Sheep's Fescue. (Festuca Ovina.) Grows free-
ly in dry and open pastures. Its chief merit for
pasture is that it occupies land which better
grasses refuse. Grows from six to ten inches high.
Per qt, 20c.; lb., 20c.; 100 lbs., $18.00.
Sweet Vernal Grass. (Anthroxanthum Odoratum).
True perennial sweet vernal. Useful to mix with other
grasses for pastures and lawns, on account of its early
growth, and emitting an agreeable odor when cut for
hay. Price per lb., 70c.; per 100 lbs., $60.00.
Timothy. (Phleum Pratense). A well-known grass
and on some soils it will produce a larger crop than
any other variety. We carry a large stock of this seed,
which is graded as "Prime," "Strictly Prime" and
"Choice." Prices on application.
MILLETS.
Priced given on application.
Hungarian Grass Millet. Early; height two or three
feet; abundant foliage and small head; yields well on
light soils. Price per qt., 10c.
Siberian. Sometimes called Russian Millet. The
plant grows larger than common Millet, with beard
and chaff similar to Hungarian. Price per qt, 10c.
German or Golden. Grows from two to four feet
high, heads single and similar to Hungarian, though
larger and with bright yellow oval seeds. Price per
qt., 10c.
True Southern or Tennessee Millet. Equal in quality
to any of the other millets and far superior in yield,
growing from three to eight feet high, with abundant
foliage, and terminating with large seed heads, formed
by numerous panicles of small, round, bright golden
yellow seeds. Price per qt., 10c.
Japanese or Barn Yard. Forage plant of great value,
growing luxuriantly on most any soil and under in-
different conditions. It will grow in seasons of ex-
treme drought, and attain a height of six to twelve
feet Price per qt, 10c. ; per lb., 8c.; per 100 lbs. and
over at $6.25.
Pearl or Cat-Tail Millet. An enormous cropper,
growing eight to twelve feet tall with abundant foliage,
and may be cut when it has attained a height of three
feet Price per lb., 10c. ; per 100 lbs., $8.00.
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CKIMSON CLOVEl.
I.UCLRSE OR ALFALFA.
GLOVER.
Alsike or Hybrid Clover. {TnfoUum Hybridum.)
Even clover-sick lands will produce a good crop of
this; perennial and very hardy. It is very valuable
both for pasturing and soiling; very productive,
sweet and fragrant. The flowers are a distinct light
pink, and much liked by bees. Price per lb., 20c.;
25 lbs., and over at 18c.
Crimson Trefoil or Scarlet Italian Clover. (Trifo-
liunt Incarnatum.) This is a variety in common use
in the South for feeding green. The yield of fod-
der is immense, and after cutting, it at once com-
mences growing again, and continues until severe,
cold freezing weather. In warm climates, four or
five cuttings are made during the season. It grows
about one foot high, blossoms long, pointed, and of
a deep red or carmine color. Lb., 20c.; 100 lbs., $16.
White Clover. (Trifoliuni Rel^ens.) Thrives best
in damp locations, ana while i.ot a heavy producer,
it is valuable in permanent pastures. In connec-
tion with Blue Grass it affords the most nutritious
food for sheep and cattle, and also makes a fine mix-
ture for lawns.
Choice. Price oz.. Sc.; J4-lb., 10c.; lb., 30c.; 25 lbs.,
and over at 25c.
Prime. Price oz., 5c.; 10c.; lb., 2Sc.; 25 lbs.
and over at 22c.
ALSIKE OR HYBRID CLOVER.
Melilotus Alba. C3weet Clover). Oz., 5c.; j^-lh.,
lOc; lb., 25c.; 25 lbs. @ 20c.
Ked Clover, Mammoth or Pea Vine, Grows five or
six feet high, with large coarse stalks, and is largely
used for plowing under for manure. Prices on ap-
plu^ation.
Red Clover, Medium. (TrifoUum Pratense.) The
common variety, used with other grasses for cither
pasture or meadow. Prices on application.
Lucerne or Alfalfa. (Medicago Sativt.) Very pro-
ductive, succeeds in any good soil, and lasts for a
number of years. It thrives on dry, rich, sandy
soil, producing three to four cuttings annually, and
even in seasons of severe drought is always fresh
and green, he ^auj^e the roots extend so deep into the
soil. It grovvs two to three feet high, with purple
blossoms. Sow ten to fifteen pounds per acre.
Price per lb., 28c.; 25 lbs. and over at 2Sc.
P latt's
SELECTED
Flower Seeds.
ABRONIA.
Extremely pretty creeping annual; verbena-like
heads of sweet-scented flowers; very effective in
beds, rock work or hanging baskets.
Umbellata. Rosy lilac. White eye. Oz.. 50c.;
pkt., 5c.
Arenaria. Beautiful yellow variety. Oz., $2.00;
pkt., 10c.
ABUTILON
A tender perennial shrub, producing bell-shaped
drooping flowers of various colors.
Finest Mixed. Per %-oz., $1.25; pkt., 10c.
ACACIA.
Greenhouse shrub, ornamental folia p^e: flowers
of various shades.
Finest Mixed. Oz.,
50c.; pkt., 5c.
ABRONIA.
ACROCLINIUM.
Pretty summer-flowering annuals, '. earing quanti-
ties of large, double, everlasting, flowers, of white,
rose, etc.
Rose. Oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c. White. Oz., 50c.; pkt, 5c.
Double Mixed. Per oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
ADONIS.
Showy border flowers, with pretty, fine-cut foliage,
hard} annual, lasting a long time in bloom.
Aestivalis (Flos Adonis). Scarlet. O/.., ?5c.; pkt., 5c.
AGERATUM.
ADONIS.
AGERATUM.
A Mexican flower of bush-like appearance, suit-
able for bedding or pot culture Blooms con-
tinually. Annual.
Blue Perfection. Fine dwarf, dark blue, eight
inches. Per oz., 75c.; pkt., Sc.
Mexicanum. Blue. One and one-half foot.
Per oz., 50c.; pkt., 5.
Imperial Dwarf White. Eight inches. Per oz.,
SOc; pkt., 5c.
Imperial Dwarf Blue. Clear blue, eight inches.
Per oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Blue Star. A very tiny, compact, new variety
with light blue flowers. Per pkt., 10c.
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QUEEN OF MARKET ASTER.
AGRCm rEMM An
An attractive, free-flowering hardj^ perennial, pro-
ducing flowers on long, slender stems like a single
pink; blossoms the first season. Wihite and rose-col-
ored flowers.
Coeli Rosea (Rose of Heaven). Fine mixed. Price
per oz., 50c.; per pkt., 5c.
ALYSSUM SWEET.
A very pretty little plant for edging or nbbon lines,
blooming all summer. Hardy annual.
Maritimum (Sweet Alyssum). Fragrant white; flow-
ers all summer. Price per oz., 30c.; per pkt., 5c.
Carpet of Snow. Two to three inches high. Fine for
edging. Price per oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Compactum, Little Gem. Grows erect; six inches.
Price. per oz., 40c.; per pkt., 5c.
Saxatile Compactum. Single plants produce many
hundred of bright 3-ellow flower-heads; one foot. Price
per oz., 60c.; per pkt., 5c.
AMARANTHUS.
Ornamental foliage plants of extremely brilliant and
showy colors. Half-hardy annual.
Tricolor. (Joseph's Coat). Leaves yellow, red and
green. Price per oz., 75c.; pkt. 5c.
Caudatus. (Love Lies Bleeding.) Flowers in bunch-
es of long, drooping, chenille-like tassels. Price per
oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Salicifolius. (Fountain Plant). Gracefully drooping,
willowy-shaped leaves. Per oz., 75c.; pkt., 5c.
Fine Mixed. Per oz., 30c.; per pkt., 5c.
AMPELOPSIS.
Veitchii. (Boston or Japanese Ivy). Valuable hardy
climber, clinging to stone or brick walls; ivy green
foliage. Price per oz., 50c.; per pkt., 5c.
ANTIRRHINUM.
Snapdragon.
One of the most useful summer-flowering perennials,
producing long spikes and beautiful bright-colored
flowers the first season. Oz. Pkt.
Giant Golden Queen. Pure soft yellow.. $0.60 5c.
Giant White 60 5c.
Giant Scarlet. Very brilliant 60 5c.
Giant Victoria. Striped white and red... .60 5c.
Giant Flov^ering. Mixed colors 60 5c.
DWARF OR TOM THUMB.
White 1.00 10c.
Yellow 1.00 10c.
Scarlet 1.00 10c.
Tom Thumb Mixed 75 5c.
AQUILEGIA.
Columbine.
A very showy class, with curiously shaped blossoms
in great variety of colors; ranks among the finest early
flowering plants. Hardy perennials. Oz. Pkt.
Chrysantha. Golden spurred flowers . . . $1.00 10c.
Chrysantha Alba. Pure white, long spurs 1.50 10c.
New Long Spurred Hybrids. A very
large variety and possesses all the desir-
able colorings of the smaller class of dou-
ble flowers . ' 2.00 10c.
Double Varieties. Tn finest mixtures . . .30 5c.
Single Large Flowered Hybrids. All
colors mixed 30 Sc.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY\S
'\ VICTORIA ASTER.
till ' ^
GIANT COMET ASTER.
ARISTOLOGHIA.
Sipho. (Dutchman's Pipe). Luxuriant, hardy
climber with large, dense foliage; flowers small
and curiously formed, resembling a Dutchman's
pipe. Thirty feet. Per oz., $2.00; per pkt., 10c.
ASPARAGUS.
Plumosus Nanus. Tender climber with fern-
like foliage. Per 100 seeds, $1.25; per pkt., 25c.
Sprengeri. Decorative perennial with droop-
ing fronds. Per 100 seeds, 75c.; per pkt., 10c.
ASPERULA.
A profuse blooming hardy annual, attaining an
average growth of one foot. The flowers, which
are ibeautiful light blue, are very sweet scented,
and last a long time in perfection.
Azurea Setosa. Grows about 9 inches high and
covered throughout the summer with light lav-
ender fragrant flowers. Per oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Odorata (Sweet Woodruff). The dried flowers
and leaves have a delicious fragrance and impart
an agreeable perfume to clothes, etc., when kept
among them. Price per oz., 30c,; per pkt, 5c,
PLATT^S
SUPERB ASTERS.
Long regarded as one of the most important
and valuable summer and autumn flowers; not
only by professional florists, but also for the
home garden. The different varieties make a
succession of bloom possible, and a selection from
the earliest to the late ones will produce most
satisfactory results from July to (October. Our
selection includes all the finest varieties of the
large flowering Asters.
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. Early, large
flowering, and free blooming. Is of branching
habit. Oz. J4-Oz^ Pkt.
Finest Mixed. 2^ ft 50c. 15c. 5c.
Crimson. 2^ ft 75c. 20c. Sc.
Lavender. 2^^ ft 75c. 20c. 5c.
Purple. 2^ ft 75c. 20c. 5c.
Rose. 2^ ft 75c. 20c. Sc.
Peach Blossom. 2^ ft 75c. 20c. Sc.
White, ly^ ft 75c. 20c. Sc.
Collection of six varieties 2Sc.
PLATT^S LATE BRANCHING. Strong, vig-
orous plant. Flowers extremely large, and borne
on long stems. Blooms freely. Excellent for
cutting. Ox. Ji-Oz. Pkt.
Finest Mixed. 2^^ ft. $1.00 30c. 10c.
Lavender, ly^ii 1.50 40c. 10c.
Purple. 2^ ft 1.50 40c. 10c.
Rose Pink. 2V2 i\. 1.50 40c. 10c.
Shell Pink. 214 ft. 1.50 40c. 10c.
Scarlet. IV^ it 1.50 40c. 10c.
Pure White. 2^ ft. 1.50 40c. 10c.
Collection of six varieties .... 50c.
IMPROVED VICTORIA. A magnificent
class either for bedding or cutting. The plants
form pyramidal bushes and bear beautiful, imbri-
cated flowers of perfect form. Oz. 54-Oz. Pkt
Finest Mixed. 2^ ft $2.50 75c. 10c.
Crimson. 2i^ ft 3.00 90c. 10c.
Dark Blue. ft 3.00 90c. 10c.
Light Blue. 2^4 ft 3.00 90c. 10c.
Rose Pink. 2^ ft 7 3.00 90c. 10c.
Delicate Rose. 2^/^ ft 3.00 90c. 10c.
Pure White. 2^^ ft 3.00 90c. 10c.
Collection of six varieties 50c.
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PAEONY FLOWERED ASTER.
BALLOOX VTNE.
CAMfiLLIA FLOWERED BALSAM.
ASTERS-Continued.
GIANT COMET or OSTRICH PLUME. These
magnificent flewers often measure six inches across. The
long, wavy petals are gracefully gathered into perfect-
ly double yet loose blooms. The plants are of luxuri-
ant growth; flowers are borne on long, graceful stems.
Oz. Va-Oz. Pkt
Finest Mixed. 2^^ ft $2.00 60c. 10c.
Lavender. 2^ ft 2.50 75c. 10c.
, Crimson. 2i^ ft 2.50 75c. 10c.
Dark Blue. 21/2 ft 2.50 75c. 10c.
Light Blue. 25^ ft 2.50 75c. 10c
Rose. 2H ft 2.50 75c. 10c
Purple. 2H ft 2.50 75c. 10c.
Scarlet. 2i^ ft 2.50 75c. 10c,
White. 21/2 ft 2.50 75c. 10c,
Collection of any six varieties .... SOc.
HOHENZOLLERN. One of the newest varieties,
of branching habit, with enormous flowers on long
stems. The waxy petals are long, curled, of graceful
form; excellent for cutting. Oz. ^-Oz. Pkt.
Finest Mixed $2.50 75c. lOc.
Crimson 3.00 85c. 10c.
Dark Blue 3.00 85c. 10c.
Light Blue 3.00 85c. 10c.
Rose 3.00 85c. 10c.
White 3.00 85c. 10c.
Collection of five varieties 40c.
PAEONY FLOWERED PERFECTION. Excellent
for exhibition and very popular for both florists and
private use. The best type of all incurved Asters; usu-
alh- measures four inches across. Oz. J4-Oz. Pkt.
Finest Mixed. 2^ ft $2.00 60c. 10c.
Blood Red. 2^^ ft 2.50 75c. 10c.
Bright Scarlet. 2^^ ft 2.50 75c. 10c.
Lavender. 2^ ft 2.50 75c. 10c.
Dark Blue. 2^/4 ft 2.50 75c. 10c.
Delicate Rose. 2V-> ft 2.50 75c. 10c.
Pure White. ft. . 2.50 75c. 10c.
Collection of six varieties 50c.
Betteridge's Quilled. The finest
form of asters, having quilled petals.
21/2 ft. Fine mixed 75 20c. 5c.
Cocardeau, or Crown. Each flower
has a white center with a wide mar-
gin of some brilliant color. Fine mixed .75 20c. 5c.
Piatt's Daybreak. Large, very dou-
ble flowers of a beautiful shell pink
color. 2^ ft 2.00 60c. 10c.
China. Mixed. A general mixture
of seA'-eral varieties in fine colors 50 15c. 5c
VICK^S AMERICAN ASTERS. Most beautiful
bushy branching Asters, growing about 2 feet high, with
large double flowers, composed of incurved petals re-
sembling the Dahlia. For cutting purposes there are
no finer Asters grown.
Violet King. Large double violet Oz. Va-Oz. Pkt
flowers $2.00 60c. 10c.
Daybreak. Rosy shell pink . 2.00 60c. 10c.
Purity. Glistening pure white.... 2.00 60c. 10c.
Mikado Pink 2.00 60c. 10c.
Upright White Branching. Fine for
cutting 2.00 60c. lOc.
Tall White and Pink. This mixture
contains all varieties in white and pink 1.50 SOc. 5c,
Sunrise. A beautiful golden yellow. 3.00 85c. lOc.
Crego. Giant in size and comet in
type, having the petals twisted and
curled. ,p-iving it the appearance of a
chrvsanthemum.
White 2.00 60c. 10c.
Shell Pink 2.00 60c. l@c.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
BROWALLTA.
CALCEOLARIA.
AURICULA,
Primula Auricula.
Charming half-hardy plant producing in May, hand-
some trusses of very beautiful sweet-scented flowers,
varying in color from creamy white to golden yellow,
and from the palest mauve to the deepest purple, Sow
in June. Price per pkt., 20c.
BALLOON VINE.
Cardiospernum — Love in a Puff.
Rapid-growing climber, remarkable for its inflated
seed pods, from which it is sometimes called ''Balloon
Vine." .Annual.
Halicacabum. White. Per oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.
BALSAM.
They are among the showiest and most popular of
our summer garden annuals, forming bushy plants,
covered with large double flowers of brilliant colors.
Double Fine Mixed. Per oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Double Camellia Flowered. Finest mixed. Per oz.,
75c.; pkt., 5c.
White Perfection; Large double, pure white. Per
oz., $1.00; pkt.. 10c.
Double Scarlet. Per oz., 75c.; pkt., 5c.
Prince Bismark. Bright salmon pink; very early and
double. Per oz., $1.50; per pkt., 10c.
Double Flesh Color. (Camellia Flowered). Per oz.,
75c.; pkt., 5c.
Balsam Apple.
^,See Mormordua).
BARTONIA.
Showy garden annual with bright yellow flowers
iy2 ft. Per oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
BEGONIA.
Sow in February or March in pots, without any
covering of earth. Cover with glass and keep in a
warm but shaded place. The plants will give an abun-
dance of bloom the first year and if properly kept, tub-
ers will flower more freely than before.
TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS.
Robusta Perfecta. The plants are of strong, com-
pact habit, dark green foliage and brilliant, double,
scarlet flowers. Price per pkt., 25c.
Single Mixed. Price per pkt., 25c.
Double Mixed. Price per pkt., 35c.
FIBROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS.
Of the kinds ofifered under this head, Begonia Rex
is grown for its very attractive ornamental foliage,
while the others are among the most desirable for
flowering in the house, or in partly shaded locations
outdoors.
Vernon. Flowers brilliant, rich red, set off perfectly.
with glossy green leaves which are margined with
white. Flowers blush white. Price per pkt., ISc.
Semperflorens Alba. A variety well adapted for house
or outdoor culture. Plants of cornpact dwarf habit,
and are continuous bloomers. Flowers blush white.
Price per pkt., 15c.
Semperflorens Rosea. Like Semperflorens Alba, ex-
cept flowers are rose colored. Price per pkt., 15c.
Rex. Ornamental leaved varieties; finest mixed
Price per pkt., 25c.
See Bulbs and Roots.
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CANARY BIRD FLOWER.
CALLrOPSIS OR COREOPSIS.
BELLIS PERENNIS.
Double Daisy.
Prefers a cool, sheltered situation, and needs some pro-
tection in the winter. Flowers are quilled or flat petaled,
white, red or variegated. Half-hardy perennial.
Longfellow. Fine, large, double dark rose flowers. Per
Ya-oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c.
Snowball. Pure white, large and very double. Price per
Ya-oz., $1.00; pkt., 10c.
Giant Red. Double and unusually large flowers, red
shading to rose. Price per ^-oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c.
Double Mixed. Per Ya-oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c.
BRAGHYGOME.
Swan River Daisy.
A delicate dwarf, half-hardy annual, eflPective for edg-
ing, beds or rustic baskets. Produces an abundance of
daisy-like flowers about an inch in diameter and in shades
from dark blue to nearly white. Per oz., 75c.; pkt., 5c.
BRIZA MAXIMA.
Quaking Grass.
Grows about one foot high and is valuable for winter
bouquets and wreaths. The seed clusters are heart-shaped
and gracefully poised on such slender stems that they are
almost constantly in motion. Hardy annual. Per oz.,
25c.; pkt., 5c.
BROWALLIA.
Profuse blooming plants, continuing throughout the
summer, studded with blue and white flowers, growing
freely in any rich soil. Half-hardy annual.
Elata Coerulea. Sky blue with white eyes. Per oz., 50c,;
pkt., 5c.
Elata Alba. Pure white. Per oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Mixed. Price per oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
GAGALIA.
Tassel Flower.
A pretty half-hardy annual, with tassel-shaped flowers,
scarlet and golden yellow. Blooms from July to September.
Mixed Colors. Per oz., 50c.; per pkt, 5c.
CALANORINIA.
Very pretty plants, succulent stems and fleshy leaves,
belonging to the Purslane family. Annual.
Grandiflora. Large flowered rosy pink. Oz., 50c. ; pkt., 5c.
GALGEOLARIA.
Splendid plants for greenhouse decoration, forming in
spring dense masses of beautiful pocket-like flowers. The
seeds germinate best without heat, and should be grown
in pans or pots.
Hybrida Grandiflora Mixture. Mottled and spotted.
Price per pkt., 25c.
Rugosa Shrubby or Bedding Varieties. Mixed. Pkt., 25c.
GALENOULA.
Pot Marigold.
Showy, free-flowering hardy annuals, growing in any
good garden soil, producing a fine effect in beds or mixed
borders, and continuing in bloom until killed by frosts.
Meteor. Large, double, light yellow flowers, striped
with bright orange. Price per oz., 25c.; per pkt.. 5c.
Pongei fl. pi. Double white. Per oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Favorite. Large double, canary yellow. Per oz., 25c.;
per pkt., 5c.
Prince of Orange. Grows from ten to twenty inches
in height, with a profusion of flowers during the entire
summer. Color is a rich dark orange. Oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.
THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
CANDYTUFT,
HYACINTH FLOWEREn WHITE.
CELOSIA CRTSTATA.
GALLIOPSIS.
Black-Eyed Susan.
Few, if any, annuals are more useful than these; the colors
are rich and striking; flowers numerous and beautiful. Annual.
Ray of Gold. A beautiful new variety. Flowers golden
yellow, with dark purplish brown center. Oz., 50c.; pkt, 5c.
Coronata. Large single yellow flowers. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c,
Golden Wave. (Drummondii.) Plants very bushy and com-
pact, and covered with large golden blossoms having dark
centers. Price per oz., 50c.; per pkt., 5c.
Nigra. Fine crimson. Per oz., 50c.; per pkt., 5c.
Double. Rich golden yellow, maroon spotted. Per oz.,
30c.; per pkt., 5c.
Fine Mixed. Price per oz., 30c.; per pkt., 5c.
For Perennial varieties, see Coreopsis.
CAMPANULA.
Hardy, herbaceous perennials, bearing attractive bell flow-
ers, thriving best in light rich soil; some of the varieties
flower in first season if planted early. Carpatica is fine for
beds, edgings and ribbon gardening.
Campanula Pyramidalis. Single. Blue and white mixed;
hardy perennial; three feet. Per oz., 75c.; per pkt., 5c.
Carpatica Mixed. Single. Free flowering, blue and white
mixed ; continuing in bloom the whole season ; hardy peren-
nials; six inches. Per oz., 60c.; per pkt., 5c.
Persicifolia Mixed. Single, flowering in July and August. 2
to 3 feet. Per oz., 7Sc.; pkt., 5c.
Canary Bird Flower.
Tropoelufn Canariensis.
An ornamental creeper, with bright, yellow fringed flow-
ers, resembling a canary bird with wings partly spread, and
finely divided foliage.
Yellow. Price per oz., 25c.; per pkt., 5c.
CANDYTUFT.
Seed sown in April, flowers from July to September, and
some of the sorts till frost comes. All the varieties arc
hardy and easy to cultivate. Single plants look well and
bloom profusely. Hardy annuals, one foot high.
Empress or White Giant Hyacinth Flowered. Pure white
flowers, borne on candelabra-shaped plant. Oz., SOc; pkt., 10c.
Carmine. Rich red. Per oz., 20c.; per pkt., 5c.
Crimson. Dark red. Per oz., 20c.; per pkt., 5c.
Lilac. Delicate violet. Per oz., 20c.; per pkt., 5c.
White Fragrant. Per oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5c.
White Rocket. Per oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5. ,
Mixed Colors. Price per oz., 20ic.; per pkt., 5c.
Perennial. (Iberis Sempervirens.) Hardy, low growing,
cornpact plant; blooms early in spring in masses of pure
white. Fine for border edges or cemetery planting. Price
per oz., 75c.; per pkt., 10c.
CANNA,
Indian Shot.
The seed shells are very hard, and to facilitate germina-
tion it is a good plan to soak them in warm water ten to
twelve hours before planting.
Dwarf Large Flowered French. The flowers range through
all the shades of yellow and orange to the richest crimson,
scarlet and vermilion; some are also beautifully spotted.
Mixed. Price per oz., 25c.; per pkt., 10c.
See Bulbs and Roots.
CANTERBURY BELLS.
Single Mixed. Beautiful, large, bell-shaped flowers; hardy
biennials; two feet. Per oz., 20c.; per pkt., 5c.
Double Mixed. Two feet. Per oz., 50c.; per pkt., 5c.
Calycanthema (Cup and Saucer.) This is the finest variety
of Campanula, producing plants with white and blue flowers,
resembling cup and §aucer. Single mixed. Oz., SOc. ; pkt., 10c.
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CARNATION.
Carnations and Picotee Pinks are general
favorites for their delicious fragrance and
richness of colors. The seed we oflFer will pro-
duce many splendid novelties in double or
semi-double flowers; protect during the win-
ter; half-hardy perennials; Ij^ feet.
^f Pf^^W ^^^^jf^ilLi^itl^ IfWllBSitf Marguerite. Flowers four months after sow-
' ing the seed; its profusion of bloom, variety
of beautiful colors and delicious perfume, in-
sures its popularity in all gardens where cut
flowers are in demand. Oz., $1.25; pkt, 10c.
Fine Double Mixed. The hardiest and best
varieties for garden culture. Oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Choicest Double Mixed. Saved from fine
double named flowers. Oz.,, $1.25; pkt., 10c.
Single Seedlings Mixed. Oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.
Chabaud's Everblooming. A new French in-
troduction; very double and blooms in five
SIf ^^lllSMIflMWili^iC^ J """^ months after sowing. Large, finely colored
flowers. Mixed colors. Oz., $2.50; pkt., 15c.
Castor Oil Beans.
Celosia or Cockscomb
^ ^ ^ A very desirable and showj'- plant, produc-
""^'^^^^^^^^^•--^^^II^^J^^^^^^^^^ -^'^iV jjjg large combs of crimson or yellow flowers.
MARGUERITE CARNATION. The "Cristata" sorts are the well known
Cockscombs.
Cristata^ the True Cookscomb.
.fe.^ ^ Mixed. Including many colors. Price per oz,, 40c.; pkt., 5c.
iVl ®i' m Rosea. Price per ^-oz., 50c.; per pkt, 10c.
^H''Ji'»^ Golden Beauty. Golden yellow. Per ^-oz., 50c.; pkt, 10c.
Mi^j^PM^fi^W ^ President Thiers. One of the most dwarf of all the Cocks-
A combs, bearing large crimson combs. Oz.. $2.50; pkt, 10c.
W^^'W Plumosa op Feathered Cookscomb.
.^Vi^mjiy!^^ Plants surmounted with long, feathery plumes; exceedingly
W^-^Mi^^M '^^^I'^P^ handsome.
%v^^^^m0M¥S&^ Golden Yellow. Three feet. Per oz., $2.00; pkt., 10c.
ml^m%M^S Scarlet. Three feet. Oz,, $2.00; pkt., lOc.
'^'"^k Magnifica (Thompson's). Producing graceful, feathery
-^vM plumes, ranging from clearest yellow to dark red. Price per
oz., $1.50; per pkt., 10c.
CEMTAUREA.
Jt>w=Tr^«^=^ti.,,^s^ Under this heading we have the well known Cornflower,
w^-sw^y..;^ Blue Bottle, Ragged Sailor, Bachelor's Buttons, Sweet Sul-
tans, Dusty Miller, etc.
'^^^^^ GORWFLOWEIi.
(Centaurea Cyanus.)
Cyanus Blue (Kaiser Blume). The
favorite dark blue sort so much in de- ^'^^f^
mand for cutting. Oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c. ^
White. Per oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c. ^^^m!kr \
Rose. Per oz., 25c.: per pkt.. 5c. MAi'^^r:^^&v \\
CELOSIA PLUMOSA, liV- j OC lie
Mixed. Per oz., 25c.; per pkt., 5c.
GIAiyT SWEET SULTANS.
(Centaurea Imperialis.)
Pure White. Best for cutting $1.00 10c.
Delicate Lilac 1.00 10c.
Chameleon. Yellow and rose 1-00 10c.
Deep Lavender. Very sweet scented 1-00 10c.
Finest Mixed Colors 75 5c. centaurea cyanus.
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CENTAUREA CANDIDISSIMA, CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA.
White-Leaved or Dusty Miller
Varieties.
Valuable plants for ribbon bedding. The silvery
whiteness of the leaves being very eflective with
other colored leaved plants.
Gymnocarpa. Graceful, fine-cut silvery white
foliage.^ yA feet. Per oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c.
Candidissima. Silvery, broad-cut leaves. Price
per oz., $1.00; per pkt., 10c.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
ANNUAL VARIETIES.
Very showy and effective garden plants, extensive-
ly grown for cut flowers. The hardy annuals are
summer-flowering border plants, and distinct from
the autumn flowering varieties.
Chameleon. Ground color of the flowers is a light
coppery-bronze, surrounded by a golden yellow cir-
cle. Price per oz., 50c.; per pkt., 5c.
Inodorum Plennissimum. Double snow-white,
free-flowering, fine for cutting. Oz., 50c.; pkt, 5c.
Segetum, Evening Star or Helios. (Annual Gold-
en Marguerite.) A splendid variety for cutting;
flowers 3 inches across, of pure golden-yellow.
Price per oz., 50c.; per pkt., 5c.
Morning Star. Similar to the foregoing in all par-
ticulars except in color of flowers, which are prim-
rose-yellow. Price per oz., 50c.; per pkt., 5c.
Coronarium Double Mixed. Yellow, white, etc.
Price per oz., 30c.; per pkt., 5c.
Single Mixed. (Painted Daisies.) Oz., 30c.; pkt. 5c.
PERENNIAL VARIETIES.
Frutescens Grandiflorum. ("Paris Daisy," or Mar-
guerite). White, yellow eye. Oz., $1.00; pkt., 10c.
Comtesse de Chambord. (Yellow Paris Daisy.)
Similar to the above, except in color. Oz., $1.00;
pkt., 10c.
Japanese Hybrids. The seed here offered has been
saved from a choice collection. Seed sown in snring
will flower by autumn. Per %-oz,, 75c.; pkt., 15c.
CINERARIA.
A magnificent greenhouse plant having a range
and brightness of color seldom equaled. Sow seeds
from May to July.
Hybrida. Large flowering. Brilliant blossoms,
beautifully marked colors. Price per pkt, 25c.
Fine Mixed. Choice strain of showy and bright
colors. Price per pkt., 15c.
Maritima. (Dusty Miller.) Silvery foliage, fine
for bedding, edging and ribbon planting. Per oz.,
25c.; per pkt., 5c.
GLARKIA.
Beautiful, hardy annuals from California, with
rose-colored, white and purple flowers, in delicate
but very brilliant shades. The plants are about
eighteen inches high and profuse bloomers.
Mixed Double. Price per oz., 25c.; per pkt., Sc.
Mixed Single, Price per oz., 25c.; per pkt., Sc.
GLEOME.
The Giant Spider Plant.
Seed sown in May will commence blossoming July
1st, and continue until frost. The flowers are deep
purple pink but fade to a light pink._ The stamens
are several inches long, which gives it the name of
Spider Flower. 5 feet.
Pungens. Price per oz., 50c.; per pkt., 5c.
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CLIAXTHl'> PAMPIERI.
OBOE A.
•LUS MATOR.
GLIANTHUS.
Australian Glory Pea.
Magnificent plants which should be sown in light, rich
soil. A shrubby, tender greenhouse perennial.
Dampieri. Flowers in clusters, pea-shaped; of brilliant
scarlet, with black center. Per ^-oz., 50c.; per pkt., 10c,
GOBOEA.
A beautiful rapid-growing climbing plant; large, hand-
some, bell-shaped flowers. Sow early and plant out about
June. In sowing, plant the seeds edgewise, and cover lightly.
Scandens. Price per oz., 75c.; per pkt., 10c.
GOGKSGOMB (^^« Celosia.)
GOLEUS.
A distinctive foliage plant with large, brilliantly col-
ored leaves ranging through shades of scarlet, yellow,
green and variegated markings. Sow early in spring.
Fine Mixed. Price per pkt., 10c.
Omatus Choice Large Leaved Varieties. Per pkt., 20c.
GOLUMBINE.
(See Aquilegia.)
GONVOLVULUS.
(Morning Glory,)
Major. Free flowering climber, succeeds in almost any
situation. Height, fifteen feet. Fine mixed. Price per
pkt., Sc.; oz., 15c.; lb., $1.00.
The Japanese Morning Glory. (See Ipomea.) Price per
pkt, 5c.; oz., 20c.; lb., $1.50.
Tricolor Minor. "Bush Morning Glories," grow only
about one foot high. Price per oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5c.
GOREOPSIS.
CPerennial.)
Coreopsis. (See also Calliopsis.) This is a fine, hard-
plant with large, bright yellow flowers, produced in abund-
ance from June till frost. Valuable as a cut flower, having
long stems and keeping in good condition some time. Eas-
ily grown from seed, flowering the first year, if sown early.
Lanceolata Gd. fl Price per oz., 75c.; per pkt., 5c.
GOSMOS.
An autumn plant, with feathery foliage. The flowers
are borne profusely in loose clusters. Seed should be
sown early in the spring and the plants transplanted in the
open border when danger from frost is past. It begins blos-
soming in August and continues until cut down by frost.
For planting in shrubbery it will be found very valuable.
Early Dwarf Dawn. Delicate pink. Per oz., 75c.; pkt., 5c.
Early Flowering^ Mixed. Per oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c.
Hybridus Mixed. Per cz.. Sl'c ; per pkt., 5c.
Lady Lenox. Flowers are of gigantic size, some rang-
ing AYi inches in diameter. Color, shell pink. Per oz.,
75c.: per pkt., 10c.
Hybridus, White Pearl. Per oz., 50c.; per pkt., Sc.
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COSMOS Continued.
KU)ndykc. This fi»riiis n plant about two t*<i
hlK''; (lowers, ahoul J'.- iiulics arioss, and <>1 »
rioli f.M)l<l('ii yt'lU)\v. I'cr o/., $1.50; per i>lvt., UK-,
Giant White. Trice ptM- o/.. 75c,; pkt.. 10c.
Giant Pink, Trice per oz. 75c.; per pkt., 10c, . ^
Giant Crimson. Ter oz., /5c.; per pkt., 10c.
Giant Mixed. Ter oz.. 75c,; per pkt,, 10c.
GUGUMIS.
Fiexuosus. (Sttah-f (^tnumlwr) . A rajiid f^rowinn
vine, tpiile ornamental, antl olleii attaining a leujfth
ol six feet. Annual. Trice per pkt., lOc.
lOchinocystis Lobata. (, /!//(/ L in- it hi her.) One of
the (luickest growing vines, splendid for covering
trellises, etc.; !)looms easily. Flowers, small white,
in sprays. Trice per oz., 4()c.; per pKt.. 5c.
CYCLAMEN.
.•\ K*'"*'-"* <*f (I'o nu»s( be.iulilul and tleKant winter
and spring l)Kn)ming plants fi>r pot culture. If sown
e.irly in spring under j^lass, will make flowering
l>nll»s in one year.
Pcrsicum. Mixeil, scKH-l<*il from (mest varieties.
Trice i>er pkt.. lOc.
Gigantciim. I'Mowcrs of an extraordinary size,
l>r(»atl petals .uid stout (lower stalks. Ter pkt,, 25c
CYPRESS VINE.
.•\ clinging plant with very delicate, fern like fol- v
lage, and masses of heautit'ul, star-shaped flower*
home in clusters. Ilalf hardy annual.
Scarlet 30c. 5c.
White 30c. 5c
Mixed 30c 5c
DAHLIA.
l)ne i>f our best autun\nal tk>wering plants; blooni.H
tmtil killetl by fr(>st ; tul>ert>u.s rooteil, half-hardy
perennials: bhnuniug the (irst year from seed, if
st>\vn early; protect tlie rov>ts during winter in a dry
cellat in sand.
Large Flowering. (Hccorative or Show \'arieties.>
Saved from the finest double flowers. Price per
V^-OT., 40c.; per pkt., lOc.
Cactus. 1 arge variety, with curled aiul pointeil
petals. Trice per 50c.; per pkt., lOc.
Small Flowering. ( lu>U(iuet or Lilliputian.) Saved
fnuu choice th>uble (lowers; mixed coh^s. Price
per ]4 o7., 'lOc; per pkt.. 10c.
Single Mixed. Large slunw (lowers. Trice per
^-oz., 25c.; per pkt., 10c.
SHASTA DAISY.
Our stock is from the origitiator and contains
some of eacli the latest and best varieties.
Mixed. Two colors, white ami i>ale yellow. Per
»i dz.. 35c,: per pkl,. 15c.
DATURA.
{Trumpft FliWr.)
Kiibtisi ornamental animals, with large ami show?
(lowers, 2 to 3 feet high
Double Golden., Peep yellow; delightfully fra
grant. Trice per oz., 50c.; per pkt., 5c.
Cornucopia. {"Iloni of Plenty.") A grand variety;
the tU>wers average 8 inches long by 5 across;
LVench white inside, purple outside; delightfully fra-
grant; started early will llmver from early summer
imtil fall Trice per o/.. 50c.: per pkt,. 5c.
FARM, GARDEN
f JfKA'.vA.'VT'ii EVK PINK.
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DELPHINIUM.
J lardy I'erennial Larkipurs.
Ainoiij^ <jur best plants for mixed borfk-Di, etc.,
I>roducin;^ long spikits* of fiowcrs.
FormoHum. Deep blii<?, white center; 2 to 3 ft,
f'rif f; per <>■/.., 75c.; pi:r pkt., 5c,
Coclcstinum. Lon;^ spikes of sky-blur flowers,
i'ricc per oz., $2,(X); per pkt,, 10c.
Nudicaulc. Scarlet. l'/^ feet. Price per %'Oz.,
$1.50; per pkt., 10c.
Elatum. Large blue fiowcrs; 3 to 6 feet, Price
p'-r oz., 75c • per pkt., 10c.
Zalil, Sulphur yellf>w flowers on long spikes; 3
to 4 feel. Per %-oz,, $1.50; per t)kt., 15c.
Double Giant Hybrids, Mixed Prirr^ per %'OZ.,
7.T( .; i^er pki., lOc.
Single Hybrids. Finej^t ifiixcd color- I'ri''* per
oz., 4fJe.; per pkt., 5<:.
DIANTHUS.
'i his class of p»nk>> arc usually treated as hardy
annuals. Thf'y fl(/wer early in hunjmer and continue
until frost; exrelhni f<;r small beds or edgings,
flowering profusely. Hardy biennial.
Chincnsis Fl PI. (Chinese or Indian I'xnk.) The
double fiowcrs are produced in great variety of col-
ors; very free flowering. .Mix<-d. 1 foot. Price per
oz., 40e. ; i^er pkt., .v-
HcddcwigiiFl.pl. (Japanese Fink.) Very large, dou-
ble flower'-,, brilliant colors. 1ft. Oz., 75c.; pkt.» 5c.
Hcddewigii. (Japanese Fink.) Finest selected;
sinj/le mixed. Per oz., 75c,; per pkt., 5c.
Double Crimson. 1 foot. Per oz , 75c.; pkt,, 5c
Snow liall White. 1 foot. Per oz., $1.(X); pkt., Ifk.
Ciimson White Edge. Dark v<dvety crimson with
■vhiff' < f]:'r 1 fr.ot. I'er oz., $1.(X); per pkt., 10c.
Finest Single Mixed. ) foot. Per oz., 75c. pkt,, 5c
Diadcmatus Double Mixed. Large <loubIe flowers,
great variation of colors. F<lges fringed. 1 foot.
Price per oz., $1 fK): per pkt , 10c
Laciniatus Latifolius Double Mixed. lieautifully
striped in many colors. Hardy perennial. 1 foot.
l'ru <' per oz., 7.5c.; per pkt., 5'-
Mourning Cloak or White Frill. The fiowcrs are
very rieh maroon color, margined white. It has a
rich elovc fragrance. Per oz,, 7Sc.; pkt., Sc.
Vesuvius. A beautiful red flower, nearly two
inches in diameter, with petals deeply laciniated
Price per oz,, $1.50; per pkt., 15c.
HARDY PERENNIAL VARIETIES.
Highly valued for /r'-at b'-'ciiy :uul fragrance
of their flowers. 'I bese make -splendid btishy plants,
one to two feet high, for permanent beds an<f borders,
Plumarius (Grass Pink or Phe.i ant eye Pink.) A
single hardy f^ink, with fringe-edged white flowers,
with a dark center. Per oz,, 40c,; pkt., 5c.
Plumaris, fl. pl„ Mixed. (Double Pheasant's Eye
J' ink.) Double fring<-d flowers of white, crimson or
j>urplc shades, spotted and variegated. Price per
oz., $1,50; per pkt., 10c.
Scmperflorens. (Everblooming Hardy Garden
Pinks.) Very beautiful sweet-scented, doulde, semi
dotible and sin^'l^ flov. er-, ^)y. $1,50; pVt 1 - .
DIGITALIS.
( /■ oxyjove )
Ornamental plants, of stately growth, bearing
long spikes of large, showv flowers, running through
shades of white, rose, yellow and purple. Fine for
shrubberies and half-shady places. Hardy perennial.
Fine Mixed, Pri^e per oz., 50c.; per pkt., 5c.
Gloxinoides Ivcry's Spotted, Long spike with large
novel and l;e:nitifnl f^'^ .v r. \f''x"d J'"r ^/ 75'- ;
per pkt,, JOr
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ESCflSCIIOLTZIA.
HUNNEMANNIA OR YELLOW I'.rSTI
ESCHSCHOLTZTA.
EUPHORBIA MARGTNATA. GAILLARDIA.
(;L(11;E A^TARANTTT.
DRAGENA.
Decorative jjlants with long- narrow leaves, suitable fo
center plants in vases, baskets, etc.
Indivisa. Price per oz., 75c.; per pkt., 10c.
EDELWEISS.
(Gnap haliu m Leon to pod ium. )
The famous Edelweiss of the Alps. The flowers are
star-shaped, of downy texture, and pure white, and are
sought after as souvenirs. They retain their natural ap
pearance for years. Price per pkt., 15c.
ESGHSGHOLTZIA.
California Poppy.
An annual of easy culture. Seeds sown early will come
into bloom in June and continue until frost.
Californica. Rich yellow with orange center. Price pe
oz., 30c.; per pkt. 5c.
Douglasii. Early-flowering; pure yellow, with deep
golden center, glaucous-blue foliage. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Golden West. Bright yellow with orange center
Price per oz., 30c.; per pkt., 5c.
Mandarin. Large; scarlet, inside orange. Per oz., 30c.;
per pkt., 5c.
Cross of Malta. Yellow with orange cross in center.
Price per oz., 30c.; per pkt., 5c.
Hunnemannia. The plants have large butter-cup yellow,
poppy-like blossoms. Per oz., $1.00; per pkt., 10c.
Finest Mixed. Per oz., 25c.; per pkt., 5c.
EUPHORBIA.
Marginata Variegata. {Snow on the Mountain.) The
leaves are light green and white margined. Price per oz.,
30c.; per pkt.. Sc.
Mexican Fire Plant, or Fire on the Mountain. The
plants grow 2 to 3 feet high, of branching, bush-like
form, with glossy leaves, but about mid-summer become
orange-scarlet, presenting a striking and brilliant appear-
ance. Per oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c.
FEVERFEW.
Matricaria.
Free-flowering plants, succeeding in any garden soil,
hardy annual, blooming the first season if sown early.
Alba Plenissima Double White. Seeds saved from fine
double flowers. 18 inches high. Per oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c.
FORGET-ME-NOT. ^
GAILLARDIA.
Showy and universally admired annuals, flowfrins- tb«*
first year; among the gayest ornaments of summer flower
beds,
Amblyodon. Rich blood-red. Annual. Oz. 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Picta Lorenziana. A charming profuse double-flower-
ing strain; mixed colors. Annual. Per oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Grandiflora Superba. Perennial. Rich crimson and yel-
low. Per oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Grandiflora Oculata. New light shades with red cen-
Perennial. Oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c.
Golden yellow. Perennial. Per
ters; very fine hybrids.
Grandiflora Maxima,
oz., SOc; per pkt., 5c,
Fine Mixed. Annual.
Fine Mixed. Perennial.
Per oz., 75c.; pkt., 5r.
Per oz., 75c.; per pkt., 5c.
GERANIUM.
Single Mixed Zonale. Including many varieties. Price
per pkt., 10c.
Double Mixed. Including many varieties. Per pkt., 25c.
Pelargonium Zonale. (Lady Washington.) Desirable
plants for pot culture; the flowers are borne in clusters,
are rich and beautifully marked. Price per pkt., 25c
Apple Blossom. Fragrant foliage. Price per pkt., 10c.
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NEST EGG GOURD.
STIPA PENNATA. GYNERIUM ARGENTEUM.
GILIA.
Hardy annual grows in almost any situation; pro-
fuse bloomers and fine for beds and rockeries.
Tricolor. Price per oz., 25c.; per pkt. 5c.
Capitata. Light blue. Per oz.. 25c.; pkt., 5c.
Laciniata. Dark blue. Per oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.
Fine Mixed. Per oz., 25c.; per pkt., 5c.
GLOBE AMARANTH.
''Bachelor's Buttons." Garden annuals, forming"
bushy plants about two feet high and bearing a
great many flowers, purple, white, striped, etc.; very
desirable "Everlastings."
White. Per oz., 25c.; per pkt., 5c.
Crimson. Per oz., 25c.; per pkt., 5c.
Flesh Color. Per oz., 25c.; per pkt., 5c.
Ruba. Purple. Per oz., 25c.; per pkt., 5c.
Variegated. Striped. Oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.
Mixed Colors. Per oz., 25c.; per pkt., 5c.
GODETIAb Satin Flower
Very showy annual, of dwarf, compact growth,
bearing large flowers of exquisite colors and shades
that glisten in the sun-light like satin.
Lady Albemarle. Carmine, shading to lilac. Per
oz., 50c.; per pkt., 5c.
Duchess of Albany. Pure satin white. Per oz.,
50c.; per pkt., 5c.
Lady Satin Rose. Gloss}' rose pink. Oz. 50c.; pkt. 5c.
Finest Mixed. Per oz., 25c.; per pkt., 5c.
GOURDS.
A very ornamental class of rapid growing climb-
ers. The fruit is of curious shapes, sizes and colors.
All are hard shelled and will keep indefinitely.
Nest Egg. A capital nest egg. Produces fine
white fruits, egg shaped. Per oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Orange. Dark yellow and orange shaped. Per
oz., 3nc.; pkt.. 5c.
Lemon. Light yellow and lemon shaped. Per
oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Hercules Club. Club shape. Grows 4 to 6 ft.
in length. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Dipper. Used as a dipper. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Dish Cloth. A vegetable dish cloth; tough and
elastic. Fruit 2 ft. in length. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Sugar Trough. This variety grows to a large
size. Per oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Miniature. Small fruits. Oz.. 30c.: pkt.. 5c.
Bottle. Resembles a bottle. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Gooseberry. The smallest gourds, Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Fancy and Ornamental. Small mixed varieties.
Per oz.. 25c.; per pkt.. Sc.
Mixed Varieties. Large sizes. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Turk's Turban. Striped mixed. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
GRASSES- Ornamental.
For winter decoration these are very beautiful
and should be cut before they are thoroughly ripe,
transplant as soon as they can be handled. This
will allow them to develop their character.
Avena Sterilis. {Animated Oafs.) Long, droop-
ing panicles. Per oz., 25c.; per pkt., 5c.
Briza Maxima. (Quaking Grass.) Oz., 25c. ; pkt., 5c.
Bromus Brizaeformis. One of the best grasses
for dried bouquets. Per oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.
Coix Lachrymae. (Job's Tears.) Oz., 20c. ; pkt.. 5c.
Eragrostis Elegans. (Love Grass.) Per oz., 20c.;
per pkt.. Sc.
Gynerium Argenteum. (Pampas Grass.) Oz., 30c.:
pkt., Sc.
Stipa Pennata. (Feather Grass.) Indij^pensable
in grass bouquets. Per oz.. 30c.; pkt., 5c.
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HELIANTHUS STELLA.
HELIANTHUS
GLOBOSUS FISTULOSUS.
HEJ.ICHRVSIJJM (straw FIX)WER^.
GYPSOPHILA.
Baby's Breath.
Delicate free-flowering plants covered with
a profusion of fine star shaped flowers.
Gypsophila Paniculata. Sprays of delicate
little white flowers. Hardy. Oz., 50c.; pkt, 5c
Elegans. Mixed, annual. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c
Muralis. Pink flowered, annual. Oz., SOc
pkt., 5c.
Grandiflora Alba. Improved large flower
ing. Pure white. Oz., 50c,; pkt., 5c.
HELIANTHUS.
Sunflower.
Tall growing plants, with large and show>
yellow flowers. Hardy annuals.
SINGLE VARIETIES.
Miniature. (Cucumerifolia). Bushy habit
profuse in Its bloom of small bright yellow
black-centered flowers. Oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Stella. Branching habit. Flowers from two
to three inches in diameter, with black cen-
ters. Per oz., 50c.; pkt, 5c.
Orion. The efifective new variety of Stella
strain; petals twisted like a cactus dahlia. Per
oz.,*75c.; pkt., 10c.
Variegated Foliage. Leaves striped with
yellow. Per oz., 25c.; per pkt., 5c.
Mammoth Russian. Grows 8 to 12 feet high
bearing single heads measuring from 15 to 18
inches in diameter. Per oz., 10c. ; pkt., 5c.
DOUBLE VARIETIES.
Chrysanthemum Flowered. Grows six feet
high and bears profusely all summer. Per-
fectly double, the color is bright golden yel-
low. Per oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.
Californicus. Extra large. 5 ft. Per oz., 25c.
per pkt., 5c.
Globosus Fistulosus. Flowers large and a
rich safTron color. 6 ft. Oz., 25c.; pkt., Sc.
HELIGHRYSUM.
Straw Flower.
Bright and attractive summer blooming an
nuals of free growth and producing in abund-
ance large double red, white and yellow flow
ers, valuable as an "Everlasting."
Yellow. Per oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.
Rose. Per oz., 25c.; pkt.. 5c.
White. Per oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.
Monstrosum Large Flowering. Double
mixed. Oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
HELIOTROPE.
A half-hardy perennial, flowering during the
whole season; deliciously fragrant and a splen-
did bedding plant. Seeds sown in the spring
will make fine plants for summer blooming.
Lemoine's Giant. Of robust growth, and
produces flowers double the size of the old
sort; mixed colors. Per }/i-oz., $1.00; pkt., 10c.
Mixed. All colors of the regular type. Per
5^-oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
HIBISCUS.
Marshmallow.
Showy ornamental annuals and perennials,
for mixed beds or shrubbery borders, having
large-sized, beautifully-colored flowers; blooms
the first year if sown early.
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HIBISGUS-Continued.
Palustris. Large pink flowers. Per oz., 50c.;
per pkt., 5c.
Moscheutos. Flowers a light rosy red, with
dark centers, 6 in. diam. Oz., 50c.; pkt, Sc.
Crimson Eye. Flowers of largest size, pure
white, with a large spot of velvety crimson in
the center Per oz., 50c.; pkt.. Sc.
Giant Yellow or Golden Bowl. Large
petaled flowers from 6 to 9 inches in diameter;
of a rich cream, with a velvety maroon cen-
ter. The plants commence to bloom early and
continue until frost. Oz., 60c.; pkt., 10c.
HOLLYHOCK.
For majestic growth and massive beauty the
hollyhock stands unrivaled. Flowers very large,
perfectly double, and of great variety of color.
Blood Red. Per K-oz., 40c.; pkt., 10c.
Bright Pink. Per ^-oz., 40c.; pkt, 10c.
Salmon Rose. Per ^-oz., 40c.; pkt., 10c.
Deep Yellow. Per K-oz., 40c.; pkt, 10c.
Canary Yellow. Per %-oz., 40c.; pkt., 10c.
White. Per %-oz., 40c.; pkt., 10c.
"Allegheny." Mammoth flowers, wonderful-
ly formed of loosely arranged fringed petals.
Mixed colors. Per %-oz., 30c.; pkt., 10c,
Single Mixed. Freer of growth than the
doubles, and present a handsome appearance
when covered with their artistic blossoms. Per
%-oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Extra Choice, Double Mixed. Per ^-oz.,
30c.; pkt., 10c.
Good Mixture. Per oz., 75c.; pkt., 5c.
HUMULUS.
Japanese Hop.
Japonica. The foliage is very dense, and in
color a lively green. Oz., 75c.; pkt., Sc.
Variegated. A variegated variety with green
and white leaves. Oz., 75c.; pkt., 5c.
HYACINTH BEAN.
Dolichos.
An annual climber, producing clustered
spikes of purple and white flowers, followed
by exceedingly ornamental seed pods.
Daylight, Large Wistaria-like racemes of
snow-white, sweet-scented flowers, followed by
silvery-white seed pods. Oz., 2Sc.; pkt.. 5c.
Darkness. Similar to above, except in color,
which is a rich purple-violet. Oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.
Lablab Mixed. Per oz,, 15c.; pkt., 5c.
ICE PLANT.
Suitable for rock work, hanging baskets, etc.
Foliage thick, flowers frosted, wax-like.
Mesembryanthemum. Oz., 25c.; pkt, 5c.
IMPATIENS.
Sultani. Brilliant rosy-scarlet. Pkt, 10c.
Holstii Hybrids. Strong bushy plants,
about 2 ft. high; covered v/ith flowers through-
out the season. V\ hen grown as a pot plant
they bloom the year round. Mixed. Pkt., 15c.
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LATIIYRUS.
LOBELIA.
LUPINUS.
IPOMEA.
This is a rapid and luxuriant summer climber, profuse
in its blooms of large, beautiful flowers, and invaluable.
Imperial Japanese. Handsomest of all Morning Glories.
The flowers are of gigantic size, and the coloring beyond
description, ranging from snow-white to black-purple.
Mixed. Per oz.. 25c.; pkt., 5c.
Rubra Coerulea. (Heavenly Blue). Immense flowers of
bright sky-blue. Per oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c.
Bona Nox. (Evening Glory). Large, blue, fragrant
flowers. Per oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c.
Grandiflora. (Moon Flower). At night and during dull
days the plants are covered with an abundance of large^
pure-white, fragrant flowers, 5 to 6 inches in diameter.
Grows very rapidly. Per oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c.
Coccinea. (Star Ipomea). Small scarlet flowers. Per
oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.
KENILWORTH IVY.
Linaria.
A violet flower, neat, hardy perennial trailing plant, suit-
able for baskets, vases and rock work. Oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c-
ICOOHIAb Slunmer Cypress.
Tricophylla. An early-grown annual with perfect sym-
metry. It is a lively green, but on the approach of au
tumn the whole plant becomes a bright scarlet, making-
in all a very desirable plant. During the summer it ob-
tains a height of about 3 feet. Oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c.
KUDZU VINE.
A twining vine of remarkably rapid growth, attaining
a length of 40 to 50 ft. in one season. Hardy, though the
vine dies down every winter. Foliage large and lobed^
purple pea-shaped flowers in clusters. A fine vine for ar-
bors, verandas, etc. Oz„ $1.00; pkt., 10c.
LANTANA.
A most desirable half hardy, greenhouse or beddin^r
plant, constantly in bloom; verbena-like heads of orange,
white, rose and other colored flowers.
Finest Mixed. Per oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c.
LARKSPUR ANNUAL.
Delphinium,
Beautiful, hardy annuals, producing dense spikes of
flowers, which are very ornamental, either in the garden
or when cut for vases. Set 10 inches apart.
Double Stock-flowered. Tall-branching, finest mixed. -
Price per oz., 50c.; per pkt., 5c.
Emperor, Double. Finest Mixed. Very beautiful long
spikes of flowers in the most delicate colors. Per oz.^ 50c,;
per pkt., 5c.
Giant Hyacinth-flowered. An improved type. ♦ Per oz.,
50c.; pkt., 5c.
Tall Rocket, Double Mixed. Showy. Oz., 50c,; pkt., 5c>
Dwarf Rocket, Double Mixed. Per oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
L. AT H Y R U S ■ ^'^^^^^^^^^^s p^a .
Showy, free-flowering plant, very ornamental on trelli?'
work. Blooms excellent for cutting. Hardy perennial.
Latifolius, White Oz., $1.00 Pkt., 10c.
Latifolius, Pink Beauty " .75 " 10c;
Latifolius Scarlet " .75 " lOo '
Mixed " .75 " 10c.
LAVENDER.
Slender spikes of lavender flowers, verj^ fragrant. Hardy
perennial. Price per oz., 20c.; per pkt., 5c.
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TTE.
LINUM,
Flowering Flax.
A showy bedding plant of the flax family, having bril-
liant flowers of various colors, borne on slendwr stems,
with fine foliage. Hardy annual.
Grandiflorum Coccineum. Bright scarlet. Per oz., 25c.;
per pkt., 5c.
Perrene. Light blue hardy. Perennial. Oz. 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Flavum. Golden yellow. Perennial. Oz., /5c.; pkt., Sc.
Mixed. Per oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
LOBELIA.
The following dwarf and trailing varieties of this popu-
lar and beautiful flowering plant, are desirable for pot
culture, edgings, hanging baskets, etc., blooming profusely
from June to November. Half-hardy annual.
ERINUS VARIETIES for Baskets, Vases, Etc Six to
nine inches.
Alba, Pure white. Per oz., 75c.; per pkt., 5c.
Gracilis. Light blue; long slender, trailing stems
Price per oz., 75c.; per pkt., Sc.
Mixed. Contains many sorts, Oz., 25c,; pkt., 5c,
COMPACTA VARIETIES for Edgings, Etc. Four
to six inches.
Emperor William. Compact, bright blue. Per ^-oz.,
50c.; per pkt., 10c.
White Gem. Pure white. Per ^A-oz., 75c.; pkt.. Sc.
Crystal Palace. Dark blue; fine for bedding. Per
oz„ 50c,; per pkt., 5c,
Prima Donna. Dwarf, bushy plants, with rich velvety
crimson maroon flowers. Per ^-oz., 50c.; per pkt., 10c.
Mixed Varieties. Per oz., 25c.; per pkt., 5c.
LUPINUS.
Many of the varieties are of a stately, robust growth,
valuable for mixed flowers and shrubbery borders.
Annual Mixed. Rich and various colored pea-shaped
flowers. Two feet. Price per oz,, 20c.; p' t., 5c.
Perennial Mixed. Hardy perennial varieties, in blue and
white mixed. Price per oz., 30c.; per pkt., 5c.
LYCHNIS.
Viscaria. Rosy-lilac. 2 ft. Oz., 35c.; pkt, 5c.
Haageana. Brilliant orange, scarlet, crimson, etc. Per
oz,, $1,0U; pkt., 10c.
MAURANDIA.
Beautiful, rapid-growing climbers, blooming profusely
until late in the autumn; also fine for the conservatory
or greenhouse. A half-hardy perennial, flowering the first
season if sown early; 10 feet.
Barclayana. Purple. Per oz., $1.50; pkt., 10c.
Mixed. All colors. Per oz., $1.50; pkt., 10c.
MARIGOLD.
A popular hardy annual of vigorous growth, producing
a magnificent display of yellow, orange and maroon flow-
ers. AFRICAN VARIETIES.
Orange Prince. A splendid new rich orange sort.
Price per oz., 75c.; per pkt., 10c.
Lemon Queen. Another fine new variety; clear lemon-
yellow. Price per oz., 75c.; per pkt., 10c.
Pride of the Garden. Immense flowers, densely double.
Color, golden-yellow. A feature of this variety is the
compact, dwarf habit of the plant, which forms dense
bushes IS to 18 inches high. Price per oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c.
El Dorado. Flowers very large, imbricated and ex-
tremely double. All shades of yellow. Oz., 50c.; pkt.. Sc.
Large African. Double, orange and lemon, mixed, 2 to
3 feet. Price per oz., SOc.; per pkt.. Sc.
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plant),
MARIGOLD-Gontinued.
FRENCH VARIETIES (Dwarf).
Legion of ^onor. A dwarf single variety. Blooms
early and until late in the fall. Flowers rich golden
yellow, marked velvety brown. Oz., 50c.; pkt, 5c.
Dwarf, Gojden Striped. Velvety maroon, 'striped
gold. Price per oz., 50c.; per pkt., 5c
Double French Marigold Mixed. Oz.', 50c.; pkt.. Sc.
MARVEL OF PERU.
Four O'clock.
Of branching habit, bearing hundreds of flowers dur-
ing the season, of white, yellow, crimson and violet;
some varieties combining two or more of these colors.
Two feet.
Marvel of Peru or Four O'Clock. Mixed. Per oz.,
15c.; per pkt., 5c.
Variegated Foliage. Mixed. Oz., 15c.; pkt.. Sc.
MIGNONETTE.
A hardy annual producing dense spikes of exceed-
ingly fragrant flowers. If sown at intervals in spring
and early summer it will bloom till killed by frost.
Reseda Odorata. Improved, large flowering. Sweet
scented. Per oz., ISc; pkt,, 5c.
Parson's White. Large spikes, pure white, very fra-
grant. Per oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.
Hybrid Spiral. Produces flower spikes from 8 to 10
inches in length. Very fragrant. Oz., 25c.; pkt., Sc.
Machet. Golden yellow. An excellent variety for
general uses. Per oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Golden Queen. Color distinct, very sweet. Oz., 50c. ; /
pkt., 5c.
. Red Goliath. Immense spikes of double red flowers.
Per 14-OZ., 25c.; pkt.. 10c.
Allen's Defiance. When grown under favorable con-
ditions its spikes attain a size of 12 to 15 inches in
length. Price per %-oz., 25c.; per pkt., 15c.
NIIRff O^^Ab Sensitive Plant,
Pudica. Curious and interesting annuals, with pink-
ish-white flowers; the leaves close and droop when
touched or shaken. 1^ ft. Oz.. 50c.; pkt., 5c.
MIMULUS.
Monkey Flower.
Bushy plants one foot high. Flowers various shades
of yellow, spotted and marked crimson.
Tigrinus. Mixed spotted varieties. j4-oz., 40c.; pkt., Sc.
Moschatus (Musk Plant). Foliage emits a strong
musky perfume; flowers, canary yellow. Per ^-oz.,
40c.; per pkt.. Sc.
MINA.
Lobata. Half-hardy, climbing annual. The buds are
red, but turn to orange-yellow before they open. The
flowers are of a creamy white. Oz., $1.00; pkt,, 10c.
Sanguinea. Flowers blood-red with yellow throat.
Price per oz., SOc; per pkt., Sc.
MOON FLOWER.
{See Ipontea.)
MORMORDIOA.
Annual climbers, with ornamental foliage, fruit gold-
en yellow, warted, and when ripe, opens, showing the
seeds and its brilliant carmine interior. 10 to 15 ft.
Balsamina. Apple-shaped fruit. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Charantia. Pear-shaped fruit. Oz., 30c.; pkt., Sc.
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NASTURTIUM.
NASTURTIUM, TALL.
NASTURTIUM, DWARF.
MORNING GLORY.
{See Convolvulus and Ipomea.)
MYOSOTIS.
{Forget-me-not.')
A well-known plant, bearing clusters of star-like flowers,
best adapted to moist situations, though growing in almost
any soil. Half-hard}^ perennial.
Alpestris Coerulae. Skv blue. Per V^-oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.
Alpestris Alba. Pure Avhite. Per M-oz., 25c.; pkt., Sc.
Robusta Grandiflora. (Eliza FounrolDert). Large flowering,
bright blue. Per Ya-oz., 30c.; pkt, 5c.
Dissitiflora. Large flowering, dark blue (the true forget-
me-not). Per V^-oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c.
Palustrius Semperflorens. A dwarf Forget-me-not, ahvays
in bloom. Blue. 6 to 8 in. Per Y^-oz., 25c.; pkt., 10c.
Rupicola. Skv blue, quite dwarf, excellent for pots. Per
i/s-oz., 50c.; pkt.', 10c.
MYRSIPHYLLUM. — >
NASTURTIUM. ^
Plants of great beaut\', blooming throughout the summer
and fall, and in the greenhouse during winter. The tall va-
rieties make good covering for walls and trellises. The com-
pact growth and rich colored flowers of the dwarf varieties
make them desirable for bedding plants.
DWARF VARIETIES.
Arodoise. Slaty, mauve, yellow foliage. Oz., ISc; pkt., 5c,
Aurora. Salmon rose, shading from pink to carmine. Price
per oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5c.
Beauty. Yellow, striped with red. Per oz., I5c.; pkt., 5c.
Golden Queen. Yellow foliage with golden j^ellow flowers.
Price per oz.. 20c.; per pkt., 5c.
Cloth of Gold. Scarlet flowers with golden yellow foliage.
Price rer oz.. 15c.: pkt.. 5c,
Empress of India. Very dark green foliage; flowers bright
crimson. Price per oz., 15c.: pkt., 5c.
Crystal Palace Gem. Sulphur yellow, spotted maroon.
Price per oz.. 15c.; per pkt., 5c.
King of Tom Thumbs. Intense scarlet. Oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.
King Theodore. Deep maroon flowers and dark foliage.
Price per oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5c.
Ladv Bird. Golden yellow, striped and spotted with bright
red. Price per oz., ISc; per pkt., 5c.
Pearl. Creamy white. Price per oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5c.
Pose. Dark pink. Price per oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5c.
Golden King. Pure bright yellow. Per oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.
Mixed. All colors. Lb., 85c.: ^/4-lb.. 25c.: oz., 10c. : pkt., 5c.
Any collection dwarf varieties, 7 pkts., 25c.
TALL VARIETIES.
Giant Deep Crimson. The deepest and richest of all dark
red nasturtiums, having a soft, velvety texture. Oz., 15c.;
pkt . 5c.
Giant Golden Yellow. Mammoth flowers exquisitely
formed with overlapping, crinkled petals of a rich golden
yellf^w. Oz.. 15c.: pkt.. 5c.
Giant Rose. A most desirable variety with flowers of a
soft, rosy pink. Oz.. 15c.; pkt.. 5c.
Giant Eriliant Scarlet. A vivid and intense flaming scarlet,
the l^rge'st of its mlnr. Oz., 15c.: pkt., 5c.
Giant Lemon and Rose. Large flowers of clear, pale lem-
on color, varying to bnVht yellow: beautifully blotched with
bronz3" crimson. Oz.. 15c.; pkt., 5c.
Giant Cream and Pink. Its suoerb coloring is of blush
crepm s^^lashed with rose. Oz., 15c.; pkt,, 5c.
Giant Striped Hybrids. A gorgeous strain of brilliantly
strined beauties f^f various shades and tint"?. Oz.. 15c.: pkt.. Sc.
One nqcket of each of the above seven separate colored
Giant Nasturtiums, postpaid, onlv 25c.
Mixed. Tall varieties. Lb., 80c. ; ^-lb.,25c. ; oz.. 10c. ; pkt.. 5c.
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NICX)TIANA AFFINIS.
PANSY.
LOBBIANUM NASTURTIUMS.
There is little difference between these and the tall Nas-
turtiums. They are especially rich in the red shades, flower
even freer, grow to the same height.
Brilliant. Rich geranium scarlet. Per oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.
Spitfire. Brilliant orange-vermilion. Per oz.. 25c.; per
pkt., 5c.
Asa Gray. Cream white, crimson tinted. Per oz., 25c.;
per pkt., 5c.
Finest Mixed. Per oz., 25c.; per pkt., 5c.
NIGELLA.
Love in a Mist, or Devil in a Bush,
A compact, free-flowering plant, with finely cut foliage,
curious flowers and seed pods. Hardy annual. One foot.
Damascena. Blue and white mixed. Price per oz., 25c.;
per pkt., 5c.
Miss Jekyll, A beautiful variety with cornflower-blue blos-
soms; excellent for cutting. Per oz., 75c.; pkt, 10c.
NIGOTIANA.
Desirable plants of the tobacco family, valuable for their long
durat'on and freedom of bloom. Half-hardy annuals.
Affinis. Flowers large, white, fragrant, and fully expand-
ed in evening or cloudy days. Price per oz., 75c.; pkt.. Sc.
Sanderae Hybrid. A splendid type in a great variety of
colors. Price per oz., $1.00; per pkt., 10c.
Giant Red Flowered. The foliage is luxuriant; surmounted
with crimson flowers. They grow rapidly, and continue
until cut down by frost. Price per oz., 30c.; per pkt., 5c.
NEMOPHILA.
A charming class of dwarf-growing, free flowering hardy
annuals of spreadmg habit. *
Marginata. Azure blue, edged with white. Oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.
Oculata. Lilac-white, brown spotted. Per oz., 25c.; per
pkt.. 5c.
Finest Mixed Colors. Per oz., 25c.; pkt.. 5c.
PASSIFLORA.
Passion Flower.
Indispensable climbing plants for the garden or green-
house, bearing a profusion of attractive flowers.
Coerulea. Blue. Price per oz., 75c.; per pkt., 10c.
PANSY.
Heartsease.
The pansy stands alone in a class by itself. It is a flower
that every lady admires and wants, if she has any place to
raise them. We have a choice collection of superb varieties
which contains all the markings known to pansy growers.
For spring flowers, sow seed in July and protect during the
winter. Half-hardy perennial.
Piatt's Superlative. The finest collection of "Mammoth
Butterfly," "Giant RufTled," and "Mottled Pansies" obtain-
able. Price per oz., $5.00; per pkt., 25c.
Carter's International. The best mixture obtainable in
England of all Giant Flowering Pansies. Price per oz.,
$10.00; per pkt., 35c.
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65
PANSY-Continued.
Pkt. O*.
Mette's Triumph. Plants of
robust growth, surmounted
by imposing five-spotted
flowers of enormous size.
Petals undulated and over-
lapping each other, making
them appear almost double.
Flowers are very brilliant,
also including the new shades
of red and brown 2Sc. $10.00
Giant Madame Ferret. A
new mammoth strain, produc-
ing faultless flowers of rose,
ruby and crimson shades. . . . 25c. $5.00
Giant Trimardeau. Of
strong, robust growth, well
adapted to the trying condi-
tions of our climate. Extra
large and fine. Mixed 15c. $2.00
Large Belgian or Butter-
fly. The seed of this mix-
ture is saved from a great
variety of types, including
only the best 25c. $5.00
Lord Beaconsfield. Deep
purple - violet, shading to
white on the upper petals,
very effective 10c. $ .80
Bugnot's Superb Striped
and Blotched. Finely veined
and very showy 15c. $2.00
Orchid Flowered. A dis-
tinct and beautiful strain of
Pansy, having delicate tints
and soft shades of colors. . . 25c. $5.00
Masterpiece. A distinct
type of extra large size hav-
ing undulated petals, making
it appear double. Mixed col-
ors 25c. $6.00
Parisian Giant. Stained.
(The Wine Pansy.) Trimar-
deau type. Many beautiful
shades and colorings 10c. $1.50
King of the Blacks. Al-
most coal black 5c. $ .50
Emperor William. Ultra-
marine blue, with purple vio-
let eyes 5c. $ .50
Peacock Blue. Rich vel-
vety blue, white edge 10c. $ .80
Blue. Sky blue 10c. $ .80
Red Victoria. Bright cop-
pery colors, but not strictly
red 10c. $ .80
Pure Yellow. Large and
fine for bedding 10c. $ ,80
Snow Queen. Pure satiny
white 10c. $ .80
Odier or Large Eyed. Dark
spots on each petal, and large
eyes 10c. $ .80 ^-ib.
Mixed. Good quality 5c. $ .50 $1.50
Mixed Seeds. English
grown 10c. $ .80 $2.50
Mixed
grown .
Seeds. German
15c. $1.50 $3.00
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
PETUNIA.
The brilliancy and va-
riety of its colors, com-
bined with the duratioji
of its blooming period
render it invaluable. The
plants are of easy cul-
ture and thrive well in
any good garden soil.
Piatt's Superb Large-
flowering. Our own
saving from finest
flowers; of very large
size and beautiful
shape, deep - throated
and of varied and bril-
liant colors, and beauti-
fully fringed. Pkt, 25c,
California Giants. The
flowers are very large
and the colors embrace
every conceivable shade
of crimson, white, violet,
lavender, etc. Pkt., 15c.
Howard's Star. A
beautiful free-flowering
strain, color crimson-
maroon with a clearly
defined five - pointed
star of blush white. Oz.,
$3.00; pkt., 15c.
Striped and Blotched.
A good strain of th<
small-flowering type
fine for massing. Pei
%-oz., 30c.; pkt.. 10c.
Ruffled Fringed Giant.
Large flowers compris-
ing all the desirable
colors with ruffled and
fringed edging. Per
pkt. 15c.
^ Finest Double. Beau-
tiful shades of crimson,
white, rose, striped and
blotched. Pkt, 25c.
Fine Mixed. Price per oz., 75c.; pkt., 5c
Large Flowering Finest Mixied. Seed
from flowers carefully hybridized. Oz.,
pkt.. 10c.
saved
$2.00;
PHLOX.
This splendid genus of plants is unrivaled for
richness of color, profusion of blossoms, length
of duration in bloom, and whether in clumps or
masses, looks equally beautiful.
GRANDIFLORA.
Alba. Pure white, extra large. Oz., $1.00;pkt, 5c.
Brilliant Scarlet Oz., $1.00; pkt., 5c.
Rosy Carmine. White eye. Oz.. $1.00; pkt., 5c.
Vivid Crimson. Large, white eye. Oz., $1.00;
pkt., 5c.
Large Yellow. A very fine color. Oz., $1.00;
pkt., 5c.
Splendid Mixed. Includes all of the above and
many other shades and colors. Per oz., 75c.;
per pkt., 10c.
Star of Quedlinburgh. Star-shaped Phlox of
dwarf habit, with very pretty flowers, mixed col-
ors. Per oz., $1.00; pkt., 10c.
Drummondi. Mixed. Oz., 50c.: pkt. 5c.
PETUNIA.
DOUBLE FLOWERING.
Flowers are double and semi-double, and last
much longer than those of the Single Phlox.
The white is especially valuable as a cut flower.
Red. Per oz., $2.0U; pkt., 10c.
White. Per oz., $1.50; pkt., 10c.
Bright Scarlet. Per oz., $2.00; pkt., 10c.
Yellow. Per oz., $1.50; pkt, 10c.
Mixed. Per oz., $1.50; pkt, 10c.
DWARF PHLOX.
Phlox Drummondi Nana Compacta.
These are the best for ribbon bedding or
borders. The plants grow very symmetrically in
neat little bushes about eight inches high; cov-
ered with flowers during the whole summer and
fall, as large as those of the Drummondii, and
as easy to grow.
Snowball. Flowers pure white; the plants re-
semble large snowballs when in full bloom. Per
oz., $2.00; pkt., 10c.
Fireball. Glowing, brilliant scarlet. Oz., $2.00;
pkt., 10c.
Violacea. Deep violet. Oz., $2.50; pkt.. 15c.
Dwarf Phlox, Mixed. Oz., $2.00; pkt, 10c.
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67
NUDICAULE (the ICELAND POPPY) .
portulaca; large flowering, double mixed.
PHYSALIS FRANCHETI.
Chinese Lantern Plant or Winter Cherry.
Fruit is large, deep red in color, edible and en-
closed in large, balloon-shaped husks of brilliant or-
ange red. Hardy annual. Oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c.
jpUPPIES.
Well-known hardy annuals and perennials, flowering
in profusion throughout the summer. The brilliant
colorings of the poppy family, both single and double
varying as they do from the most intense scarlet down
through the whole range of coloring to the delicate
pink, yellow and white, make them indispensable ir
the flower garden.
Piatt's Special Mixture. Of the finest double and
single flowering varieties. 2 ft. Oz., $1.00; pkt., 10c.
The Shirley. Finest Mixed. A beautiful type and
a great variety of colors, from pure white and delicate
pink to deep crimson and beautifully striped. A mosi
charming variety. 2 ft. Oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Scarlet Field. Brilliant scarlet. 2 ft. Oz.. 75c.; pkt, 5c.
Danebrog or Danish Cross. Large flowers of bril-
liant scarlet, with a silvery-white spot on each petal,
forming a white cross. Per oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Tulip Flowered. Bright scarlet flowers borne well
above the foliage. The petals form a tulip-shaped cup
and after a time black spots appear at the base of
each petal. Hardy annual. 1 ft. Oz., 75c.; pkt., 5c.
The Bride. Pure white. 2 ft. Oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Mephisto. Scarlet, violet spotted. 2 ft. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Umbrosum, (Caucasian Poppy.) Crimson, black
spotted. 2 ft. Per oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Double Carnation Flowered. Finest mixed. 2 ft.
Price per oz., 30c.; per pkt., 5c.
Mikado. Double white striped crimson. 2 ft. Per
oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Paeony Flowered. Flowers of the largest size and
paeony shaped. Finest mixed. 2 ft. Oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c
Finest Mixed. Single. Oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.
HARDY PERENNIAL VARIETIES.
Oriental Hybrids. Mixed. Oz., $1.50; pkt., 15c.
Brilliant. Bright scarlet. Oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Bracteatum. Orange-scarlet. Oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Nudicaule. (Iceland Poppy.) Tf sown early in
spring will bloom first season. The delicate form and
bright colors make them especially desirable as ?
border plant. Hardy perennial. 1 ft. Oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c.
PORTULACA.
These brilliant and popular hardy annuals are of the
easiest culture, luxuriant in an exposed, sunnj'- situa-
tion, and producing throughout the summer their va-
rious colored flowers in the greatest prolusion.
Golden Striped. Straw color with golden or orangr
stripes. Single. Per oz., 50c.; pkt.. 5c.
Alba. Single. Clear white. Oz., 50c.; pkt., Sc.
Pink. Delicate pink shade; single. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Splendens. Single, crimson. Oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Splendid Mixed Sina:Ie. Per oz.. 40r.: pkt., 5c.
Large Flowering, Double Mixed. Flowers perfectly
double, making a gorgeous display, remaining open all
day. Per oz., $2.00; pkt., 10c.
PRIMULA.
Chinese Primrose.
A beautiful flowerin.o: plant for winter or spring dec-
orations in the home or conservatory.
Alba Magnifica, Pure white, of great substance,
beautifully fringed. Per pkt., 25c.
Rosea. Beautifully fringed; delicate pink. Pkt., 50c.
Stellata. A very pretty form with large heads of
star-shaped flowers'' of various colors. Per pkt., 50c.
Holborn Carmine. Fringed rosy-red. Pkt., 25c.
Double Flowering. Finest varieties mixed. Pkt., 50a
Fern-Leaved. Finest mixed. Price per pkt., 25c.
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Primula Obconica.
A profuse bloomer, bearing long stems
with heads of ten or tw^^lve flowers.
New Flowering Hybrids. Per pkt., 10c.
Obconica Frimbriata. A fringed variety.
Pkt., ISc.
Polyanthus.
Primula Elatior.
Showy, early spring, free-flowering
plants, fine for either pot or outdoor cul-
ture; hardy perennials. Nine inches.
Polyanthus, English. The best single, all
colors mixed. iPer oz., 75c.; pkt, Sc.
Hardy Primroses.
Thes ■ are among the be^t of the early
spring blooming plants. With a slight pro-
tection they will stand the winter, but do
better if protected by a coid frame.
Primula Japonica (Japanese Primrose.)
Bright and showy flowers, borne in whorls
on stems six to nine inches long, mixed
colors. Per oz., $2.00; pkt, lOc.
Floribunda. Yellow fringed variety. Per
pkt, 25c.
Primula Auricula. (See Auricula). Per
pkt., 20c.
Pyrethrum.
Handsome herbaceous plants of easy
culture. P. Aureum is the well-known
Golden Feather, so much used for carpet
bedding, edging, etc. From the flowers of
P. Roseum is obtLined the Persian insect
powder. P. Hybridum and varieties, are
among the handsomest of Laidy flowering
herbaceous plants.
Aureum. (Golden Feather.) Bright
yellow foliage. Per oz., 75c.; pkt, 5c.
Hybridum. Large-flowering, single
mixed. Hardy perennial, ranging in color
from light pink to deep red, with bright
yellow centers. Per oz., 75c.; pkt, 10c.
Hybridum. Double mixed. Large flow-
ers resembling China Aster, only more re-
fined. Per M-oz., $2.50; pkt, 25c.
Rhodanthe.
Everlasting or Straw Flower
Garden annual, 1 ft high, flowering early
and continuously. The flowers are of va-
rious colors.
Mixed Colors. Single. Oz.. 50c.; pkt, 5c
Mixed Colors. Double. Per oz.. $1.50;
pkt., 10c.
Ricinus.
RICINUS.
Castor Oil Bean.
Large, luxuriant, rapid-growing foliage,
annual, with palm-like leaves; much used
for sub-tropical effects on the lawn, or
for centers of beds of foliage plants.
Zanzibarensis. The different varieties in-
cluded in our mixture, have light and dark
green leaves and some of coppery bronze
changing to dark green, with reddish ribs;
six to ten feet. Price per oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.
Cambogiensis. Leaves of a bronzy red
maroon color, with large, red veins. Price
per oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c. ,
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SALPIGLOSSIS.
SCABIOSA (mourning BRIDE).
RICIMUS— Continued.
Borboniensis. Grows very large and rank; fo-
liage green; 15 ft. Per oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
GibsoniL Red foliage and stems; 6 ft. Per
oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Finest Mixed. Per oz., 15c.; pkt, 5c.
Rudbeckia.
Cone Flowers.
These robust-growing plants are fine free-flow-
ering annuals. Of very easy culture.
Bicolor. An annual variety; bright yellow
with black-purple center. Oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Neumani, Perennial; grows two feet; large,
golden-yellow flowers with velvety maroon cen-
ter cone. Per oz., $1.50; pkt., 10c.
Salpiglossis.
Annual, about 18 in. high, bearing throughout
the season, large flowers of many beautiful col-
ors, all exquisitely veined and lac^d.
Yellow Per oz., $1.00; pkt, 10c.
Rosea " " 1.00; " 10c.
Brown and Gold ... " " 1.00; " 10c.
Dark Scarlet " " 1.00; " 10c.
Brilliant Crimson ... " " 1.00; " 10c.
Purple with Gold . . . " " 1.00; " lOc
Large Flowering Mixed " 1.00; " 10c.
Salvia.
Flowering Sage.
Splendid ornamental plants for outdoor deco-
rations, their beautiful spikes of brilliant scarlet
and blue flowers being produced in great profu-
•ion, from July until October. Half-hardy annual
Splendens. Scarlet, free bloomer. Price per
pkt, 10c. ; per oz., $1.50.
Splendens **Bonfire." (Nana Compacta Erecta.)
Growing in a compact bush about two feet high.
Its erect spikes of flowers of brilliant scarlet
stand clear above the dark green foliage, and
completely cover the plant. Oz., $3.00; pkt., 15c.
Patens. Splendid deep blue. Oz., $4.00; pkt, 20c.
Zurich. Dwarf and early. Very free bloom-
er. Per oz., $5.00; pkt, 25c.
King of the Carpet. Forms' a compact, dense
bush, covered with scarlet flowers, and blooms
quite eariy. Ij^ to 2 ft. high. Oz., $3.50; pkt, 20c.
Scabiosa.
Mourning Bride.
Beautiful annuals with L rge double flowers
on long stems; fine for cutting; various colors.
Candidissima. White. 1 ft. Oz., 40c.; pkt, 5c.
Yellow. Fine color. Per oz., 46c.; pkt., 5c
Mixed Dwarf. 1 ft. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
TalL Large Flowering. Mixed. Oz., 40c.; pkt,5c.
Schizanthus.
The ButterHy Flower.
Free-flowering plants, bearing peculiarly shaped
and oddly marked flowers. Annual.
Bright Red Oz., 30c. pkt., 5c.
Bright Rose " 30c. Sc.
Purple, Black Spotted " 30c. " 5c.
Best Mixed Varieties " 30c. ** 5c.
Silene. CatcMy.
Annual, compact bushes 6 in. high, densely
covered with double flowers of white, pink or red.
Bijou. A new variety, bearing double flowers
of a brilliant rose color . . . Oz., 50c. pkt, 5c.
Single Mixed " 30c. " 5c.
Double Mixed " 30c. " 5c.
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STOCKS — PRINCESS ATJCE.
SMILAX. I
Myrsiphyllum.
Of great value for inside decoration. Greenhouse,
climber clothed from base to summit, with small glossy!
green leaves.
Smilax. Price per oz.. 75c.; per pkt., 10c.
STEVIA.
Oz. Pkt.
Eupatoria. Rosy white $1.50 10c.
Lindleyana. Clear white 1.50 10c.
Purpurea. Purple shade 1.50 10c.
Serrata. Pure white 1.50 10c.
Mixed Colors 1.50 10c.
STOCKS.
GilMower.
The free-blooming, fragrant and charming colors of
the stock, have brought it into great popularity for both
summer and winter flowering. For beds and borders
they are very efYective, the blooms exceedingly useful
for cutting. Hardy annual.
Cut^and-Come-Again Ten
Weeks Stock.
Giant Perfection.
Splendid perpetual-blooming class; sown in March
or April they begin flowering in July, continuing
until frost, and are especially valuable during Sep-
tember and October when other flowers are scarce,
they throw out numerous side branches, ail bearing
very double, fragrant flowers. Excellent for cutting.
Ya-Ox. Pkt.
Princess Alice. Snow white 60c. 10c,
La France. Silvery rose 75c. 10c.
Brilliant. Fiery blood-red 75c. 10c.
Sapphire. Dark blue • . 75c. 10c.
Creole. Creamy yellow 75c. 10c.
May Queen. Delicate shade of lilac. 75c. 10c.
Cut-and-Come-Again Mixed 75c. 10c.
Large Flowering Ten Weeks
Stock.
Va-Oz. Pkt.
Pure White 60c. 10c.
Brilliant Rose 60c. Wc.
Light Blue 60c. 10c.
Crimson 60c. 10c.
Purple 60c. 10c.
Canary Yellow 60c. 10c.
Large Flowering Best Mixed 60c. 10c.
Fine Mixed 50c. 5c.
STOKESIA.
Cornflower Aster.
This plant grows about 24 inches high, bear-
ing from 20 to 30 handsome lavender-blue corn-
flower-like blossoms; in bloom from July till frost.
One of the choicest subjects for the hardy border,
and indispensable for cutting. Price per %-oz.,
$1.00; per pkt., 10c.
SOLANUM.
An ornamental and interesting genus of fruit-ben r-
ing plants; singularly grotesque in fruit and foliage.
Capsicastrum. (Jerusalem Cherry.) Covered with
scarlet fruit during winter. V/^ feet. Price per or.,
50c.; per pkt.. 5c,
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71
PEAS.
Piatt's Banner List of the Very Best Va-
rieties Standard and Spencer
Sweet Peas.
Seed should be sown as early in the spring as
practicable to work the ground, and covered deeply, four
to six inches.
Light
Bright blue mottled on pure
jht red.
Standard soft pink, wii
Golden Rose.
light pihk.
Helen Pierce,
white.
Hon. Mrs. Kenyon. A beautiful primrose
Janet Scott. Bright pink and buff
Kmg Edward VII. Beautiful bri
Katharine Tracy,
shade lighter. Almost self-colored.
Lady Grisel Hamilton, Lavender.
Lord Roseberry. Bright magenta rose, show-
mg veins of deeper shade. %
Lottie Eckford. White, shaded lilac and blue.
Lovely. Soft pink, large size.
Maid of Honor. White, edged lilac.
Modesty. White, tinted pink.
Mont Blanc. Pure white, extra early.
TALL VARIETIES.
America. Crimson scarlet, striped on white.
Apple Blossom. Crimson, pink and white shaded.
Aurora. Orange ro.se, striped on white ground.
Black Knight. Deep maroon, veined black.
Blanche Burpee. Pure white, very large,
Blanche Ferry. Rose with white wings.
Countess of Cadogan. Lilac and blue.
Dainty. White, with delicately tinged edge of pink.
Dorothy Eckford. Large, pure white, open form.
Dorothy Tennant. Rose purple.
Duke of Westminster. Purple with violet wings.
Earliest of All. An early strain of Blanche Ferry. White and
pink. Price per pkt., Sc.; per oz., 10c. ; per lb., 60c.
Emily Henderson. White, early.
Flora Norton. Large flowers of clear bright blue. '
Gladys Unwin. Pale rosy pink. Price per pkt.. Sc.; per oz., 15c.;
per K-lb., 40c.; per lb., $1.2S.
orange and rose.
Mrs. George Higginson, Jr. i^ightest lavender.
Navy Blue. Indigo blue and violet.
Othello. Deep maroon.
Prima Donna. A beautiful shade of blush pink.
Prince Edward of York. Scarlet and crimson
Royal Rose. Crimson pink, shaded light.
Sadie Burpee. Pure white.
Scarlet Gem. Bright scarlet.
Shahzada. Dark maroon and violet.
V/hite Wonder. Pure white, double producing
cm four to six flowers on a stem.
Gorgeous. Scarlet
primrose, striped with
Pkt. Oz. y^-lh. Lb.
Platt*s Superb Mixture Sc. 10c. 20c. 65c.
Best Large Flowering.
Mixed Sc. 10c. ISc. 40c.
Trial Grounds Mixture... Sc. 10c. 15c. SOc.
Good Mixture Sc. 10c. 12c. 30c.
All pkts., 5c.; oz., 10c.; X'I^m 15c-; l^-' except where otherwise noted.
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SPENCER SWEET PEAS.
Spencer Sweet Peas.
Within the last two years there have been introduced to th«
seed trade a large number of sweet peas of the Spencer tjrpe
and we are listing the most prominent vaiieties.
Apple Blossom Spencer. Standard pink, Pkt. Oz.
wings white shaded pink 10c. 20c.
Asta Ohn. Pinkish lavender, good size
and the best Spencer form 10c. 20c.
Countess Spencer. Bright, clear pink;
has large blossoms; possesses every char-
acteristic desired in a sweet pea 10c. 20c.
Enchantress Spencer. Self-colored light
pink 10c. 20c.
Flora Norton Spencer. Bright blue with
tint of purple, and very waxy 10c. 20c.
King Edward Spencer. Bright crimson
scarlet which is almost sun-proof 10c. 20c.
Lovely Spencer. Standard light blush
pink with blotch of rose on wings, all suf-
fused with buff 10c. 20c. $1.50
Maud Holmes Spencer. (See novelties,
page 8) 15c.
Mrs. Routzahn Spencer. Buff with deli-
cate pink edges, giving a picotee-edge effect
Primrose Spencer. Creamy yellow
fhroughout, standard, and wings of extra
Ramona Spencer. Pure white, with blush
stripes
White Spencer. Pure white flowers of
gigantic size; true Spencer form
Mixed Spencer. Some of each variety
10c.
20c.
$1.50
10c.
20c.
$1.50
10c.
20c.
$1.50
10c.
20c.
$1.50
10c.
20c.
$1.50
Sweet William. ^'"-^''"^ S"--'""'"-
Attractive, free-flowering hardy perennials, producing a
splendid effect in beds and borders with their rich and varied
flowers.
Single White 30c. 5c.
Single Rose 75c. 10c.
Single Crimson 30c. 5c.
Single Scarlet 30c. 5c.
Single Maroon 30c. 5c-
Single Red. with White Eye 30c. 5c.
Single Violet, with White Eye 30c. 5c.
Collection of a packet
each of above 7 colors, 25c.
Single Mixed. Oz., 30c.;
pkt., 5c.
Double White. Oz.,
75c.; pkt., 10c.
Double Rose. Pkt., 25c.
Double Crimson. Oz.,
$1.00; pkt., 10c.
Double Maroon. Oz.,
$2.00; pkt, 10c.
Double Violet, with
White Eye. Oz., $1.50;
pkt., 10c.
Double Mixed. Oz.,
75c.; pkt. 5c.
Thunbergia
Black-Eyed Stuan.
Ornamental, free
blooming climbers of
rapid growth, handsome
foliage, good for green-
house culture, or in warm
situations out - doors.
Half-hardy annuals. Fine
mixed. Oz., 75c.; pkt. Sc. sweet wiluam.
FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
73
Valerian.
Garden Heliotrope.
An old-fashioned garden perennial bearing fragrant flowers
of red, rose and white. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.
Verbena.
A low-growing annual, profuse in its blooms, ranging
brilliant and startling colors to soft and delicate tints,
mammoth strain produces large trusses of brilliant
beautiful flcvvers.
Mammoth White $1.50
Mammoth Pink 1.50
Mammoth Purple 1.50
Mammoth Striped 1.50
Mammoth Scarlet 1.50
Mammoth Blue, White Eye 1.50
Mammoth Choice Mixed 1.50
Fine Mixed. Many colors; old varieties .75
from
Our
and
PkL
10c.
10c.
10c.
10c.
10c.
10c
10c.
5c.
Vinca.
Periwinkle or Old 'Maid.
Dark green foliage, and handsome rose and white single
flowers; very eflfective for beds and borders. Blooms con-
tinuously all summer, from seed sown early in March. Half-
hardy perennial.
Rosea Alba. White with rose center. Oz., 7Sc.; pkt, 5c.
Alba Pura. Pure white. Oz., 75c.; pkt., 5c.
Mixed. Price per oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Wall-Flower.
A well-known plant of the Gillyflower family, producing
its rich orange or chocolate flowers in the spring, if protected
in the house during the winter. Half-hardy perennial.
Single. Finest mixed. Per oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.
Double. Finest mixed. Per oz., $2.00; per pkt, 10c.
Zinnia.
Annual of great beauty and brilliancy; of branching habit
and superb colors; continues in bloom a long time; very ef-
fective in beds, groups or mixed borders. Half-hardy annual.
Oz. Pkt.
Double White. Large flowering 50c.
Double Scarlet. Large flowering 50c.
Double Rose. Large flowering 50c.
Double Crimson. Large flowering 50c.
Double Dark Purple. Large flowering 50c.
Double Golden Yellow. Large flowering 50c.
Double Mixed. Tall, large flowering 20c
Double Mixed. Dwarf, large flowering . . . . 40c.
Curled and Crested. Mixed 75c.
Zebra. Striped flowers, presenting a curious
as well as pretty appearance 50c.
MIXED WILD GARDEN SEED.
Sc.
Sc.
5c.
Sc.
Sc.
Sc.
Sc.
5c.
10c
Sc.
The seeds we offer for the Wild Flower Garden are a mixture
of over one hundred and fifty different varieties, and as such,
can be offered at a much less price than when sold in separate
packets. Sow in open ground in May or June, in carefully
prepared beds of
good, rich loam,
thoroughly incorp-
orated with well-
rotted manure.
Cover with a thin
coating of fine, dry
earth ; keep the
plants thinned to
prevent crowding.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
BULBS AND ROOTS FOR SPRING PLANTING.
Amaryllis,
The most suitable soil is good loam, with one-
fourth part of leaf-mould or pulverized manures
and some sand. Good drainage is very important.
Johnsoni. Large trumpet-shaped flower, crimson
with white stripe; borne on strong stems. Price,
each, 50c.; per doz., $5.00.
Tuberous- Rooted
Begonias.
The Begonias grow best if planted in partial
shade, in a soil composed of leaf mold, sand, and a
portion of well-rotted manure. They also make
splendid specimen plants, when grown in pots. When
through flowering they should be dried off and
shaken free from earth, and packed in charcoal dust
or dry leaf mold and kept in a warm room until
February or March, when they may be started again.
Separate Colors, Single, Scarlet,
Orange, Crimson, Pink, White. Each
Yellow 5c.
Mixed Single 4c.
Separate Colors, Double, Scarlet.
White, Pink, Yellow 6c.
Doz. PerlOO.
$ .50 $3.00
$ .40 $2.50
Mixed Double
$ .60 $4.50
5c. $ .50 $3.00
FRENCH CANNAS
Gannas*
standard Varieties. Dormant Roots.
The dry dormant bulbs may be set as soon as
warm settled weather is assured, and will not de-
velop rapidly, until such conditions prevail. For
this reason, we recommend setting plants that have
been started under glass, or in gieenhouses.
Alphonsc Bouvier. Rich, brilliant crim- i^^ach.
son; foliage deep green. 5 to 6 feet 10c.
Black Beauty. Large massive foliage
of rich bronze color shaded with black.
Six feet 10c.
Charles Henderson. A fine crimson,
very popular. Habit of growth is com-
pact and uniform, rarely exceeding 3 ft. 10c.
Florence Vaughan. Bright, golden yel-
low, spotted with red; flowers of the
largest size; foliage rich green. 3 feet.. 10c.
Luray. A pleasing deep rosy-pink;
Four feet 10c.
Mile. Berat. Large, handsome trusses
of splendid flowers; a soft, rosy carmine,
or deep pink. Four to fivej feet 10c. $1.00
Madame Crozy. The flowers are large,
scarlet, bordered with golden yellow.
Foliage green. Three feet 10c. $1.00
Paul Marquant. Large flowers in bold
shapely trusses; salmon rose. 4 feet 10c. $1.00
Queen Charlotte. Resembling the
Madame Crozy, but having a much wid-
er band of yellow around each petal.
Four feet 10c. $1.00
Robusta. Foliage dark bronzy-ma-
roon. Flower heads bright cherry.
Six feet 10c. $1.00
ORCHID FLOWERED.
Alemannia. A rich, orange-red with
golden-yellow border. The inner petals
are red with yellow throat. Five to six
feet 15c. $1.25
Doz,
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
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75
GANNAS-Continued.
Burbank. Very large canary-yellow
flowers; flecked with carmine spots in Each. Doz.
the throat. Foliage green. Five feet. 10c. $1.00
Mrs. Kate Gray. Flowers orange-
scarlet, marbled with coppery-red.
Six feet 15c. $1.25
King Humbert. Brilliant scarlet
with bright red shadings. Large
trusses of flowers. Foliage a rich
bronze. ^ Five feet _ 25c. $2.50
Louisiana. A strong growing varie-
ty of glossy green foliage, and vivid
scarlet flowers, often measuring seven
inches across. Six feet 15c. $1.25
Potted plants of all the above varieties are
ready about May. Each, 15c. ; per doz. $1.50;
per hundred, $[o.oo.
Grinum Kirki.
The most suitable soil is a compost of turfy
loam, cow manure and some sand. They may
be placed outside when warm weather begins,
and will flower all through the summer. The
blossoms are delicate lavender pink, lily-shaped,
and very fragrant Each, 50c.
DAHLIA ROOTS.
CACTUS DAHLIAS.
Ajax. Orange, long narrow incurved petals.
Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50._
Comet. Beautiful silvery rose ground,
splashed and striped with crimson. Each,
25c.; doz., $2.50.
Countess of Lonsdale. A rich salmon,
tinted apricot. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Crepuscule. Pale orange-yellow, deep-
ening to deep amber-buff; extremely
early. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Ella Kraemer. Clear rosy pink, light-
er at the base of petals. 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Floradora. Wine crimson. 3 ft. Each,
25c.; doz., $2.50.
Eva. Pure white, petals regularlv and
neatly curved. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
J. H. Jackson. The finest dark Cac-
tus Dahlia. Brilliant crimson maroon.
Each, 25c.; doz., $2.50.
Mrs. A. F. Perkins. Sulphur-yellow,
every floret tipped with pure white.
Each, 15c.: doz., $1.50.
F. H. Chapman. A lovely blending of
colors, yellow shaded deep orange.
Each, r5c.; doz., $1.50.
Volker. Exquisite golden yellow, giv-
ing the appearance of a bright glowing
star. Each, 25c.; doz., $2.50.
Wm. Jowett. Brilliant scarlet. Strong,
robust grower. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS.
Fire King. (Glare of the Garden).
Fiery scarlet, rather small-flowering.
Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. One of the most
valuable Dahlias we have. Perfect pure white
flowers. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Kuroki. Lovely clear salmon. ISc; doz., $1.50.
Mahala Sheriff. Pure white, very double. Each
15c.; doz., $1.50.
Maid of Kent. Cherry-red, tipped white. Each,
15c.; doz., $1.50.
Miss Webster. White and lilac. Each, 15c.; doz..
$1.50.
Mme. A. Lumiere. Pure white with violet-red
points. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
DECORATIVE DAHLIA.
CACTUS DAHLIA.
Mme. Van den Dael. 'White flushed lively
pink. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Mrs. Chas. Tutner. Pure yellow. 15c.: doz., $1.50.
Mrs. Roosevelt. Immense size, of a most deli-
cate pink. Each, 25c.; doz., $2.50.
Nymphaea. Clear shrimp-pink, lighter toward
the center. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Perle du Pare de La Tete D'Or. Pure white,
large and exceedingly free-blooming. Each, 15c.;
doz., $1.50.
Souvcnie de Gustave Douzon. A rich scarlet^
9l4 inches across. Each, 25c.; doz., $2.50.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
DAHLIA ROOTS-Continued.
SHOW DAHLIAS.
A. D. Livoni. Soft pink. Each, ISc; doz., $1.50.
Alice Emily. Delicate buff, center clear yellow.
Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50,
Comedian. Orange ground, beautifully flaked and
speckled with crimson and tipped white. Each, 25c.
Condor. Buff, shaded orange. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50
Gold Mantle. Golden yellow. 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Gracchus. Bright orange-buff. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50
Grand Sultan. Buff, bright red stripes. Each, 15c«5
doz., $1.50.
Le Colosse. Immense size; deep red. 15c.;doz., $1.50.
Mr. Glasscock. Very fine purple. 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Penelope. White, striped lavender. 15c.; doz., $1.50.
POMPON DAHLIAS.
Bacchus. Bright crimson scarlet. 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Donovan. White, tipped pale mauve. Each, 15c.;
doz., $1.50.
Elsa. Pure white. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Emily Hopper. Clear yellow. 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Norah. Yellow, edged scarlet. 15c.; doz., $1.50.
SINGLE DAHLIAS.
Twentieth Century Type Intense rosy-crimson,
with white tips and white disc around the yellow
center. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
POMl'ON DAHLIAS.
New Lavender Century. Delicate lavender, with
deeper shaded band around the center. Each.
25c.; doz., $2.50.
Miss Roberts. Lovely clear yellow. Each, 25c.;
doz., $2.50.
CALADIUM £SCUL£NTU]lf.
Galadium Esculentum.
Elephant's Ear.
One of the largest of ornamental foliage plants;
i^rows in any garden soil, and when full size,
stands four or five feet high, with immense
leaves measuring four feet in length by two and
one-half feet in breadth.
Circumference.
Extra Large. 12 in. and over,
New Crimson Century. Deep glowing crimson. First Size Bulbs. 9 in. and over,
shaded darker, tipped rose with rose disc. Each, Second Size Bulbs. 7 in. and over,
25c.; doz., $2.50. Third Size Bulbs. 5 in. and over.
SHOW DAUUA.
Ea.
25c,
15c.
10c.
Sc.
Dor.
$2.50
$1.50
$1.00
$ .50
GLADIOLUS.
The most brilliant and showy of all summer- flowering bulbs. Their immense spikes of gor-
geous bloom comprise in color all the shades from white, to the deepest scarlet, purple and yel-
low, with blotchings and markings of charmingly contrasted shades. They will grow in any good
garden soil, and bloom with the most ordinary care. The bulbs should be planted at intervals in
April and May, to secure a succession of bloom. Take up in the fall and store in a dry cellar or
other cool place, well protected from frost.
FARM, GAl^DEN AND SEED MANUAL.
GLADIOLUS.
Gladiolus Bulbs.
Choice Mixtures.
Meadowvale Mixture. First size; Eac^- Doz. Perioo
all colors 2c. 20c. $1.50
GrofiF's Hybrid Seedling. "Choice
Mixture" 4c. 35c. $2.50
Shades of White and Light 3c. 35c. $2.50
Shades of Yellow 4c. 40c. $3.00
Shades of Pink and Variegated . 3c. 3Sc. $2.50
Shades of Red 3c. 2Sc. $1.75
Madeira Vine.
The Madeira Vine is a beautiful climber,
with thick glossy, light green leaves, climbing
twenty feet or more, and twining in any de-
sired form Price each. Sc.; doz., 50c.
Pancratium.
Spider Lily.
Handsome clusters of large, striking, very
fragrant pearly-white flowers. Bulbs should be
kept warm and dry, and planted out in the
middle of May. They will then commence
flowering in July. Also adapted for pot cul-
ture and can be forced into flower in six or
eight weeks" time Each, 25c.; doz., $2.50
TUBEROSE.
Double Tuberose.
The tuberose, being a native of a tropical
climate, requires the extreme heat of summer,
and will not bloom till late, unless started in
the forcing-house or hot-bed, in February or
March. They may be transferred to open
ground after the soil has become warm, and
settled summer weather prevails. The bulbs
are extremely sensitive; a slight freezing de-
stroys the crown or heart.
Excelsior Dwarf Pearl.
Each. Doz. Per 10©.
First Size 3c. 25c. $1.50
Second Size 2c. 15c. $1.00
Third Size Ic. 10c. $ .75
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
HARDY AND HERBACEOUS PLANTS.
ONNAMON VINE ROOT.
THE CORNFLOWER OR STOKES ASTER.
Cinnamon Vine,
Beautiful summer climber; glossy foliage
and fragrant flowers; stem dies down in win-
ter, but the root is hardy. Large selected
roots. Price each, Sc.; per doz., 50c.
Dieiytra Spectabiiis.
Bleeding Heart.
One of our most ornamental spring plants,
with handsome pseony-like foliage, and long
drooping racemes of bright pink and white
heart-shaped flowers.
Dieiytra Spectabiiis Each, 20c.; doz., $2.00
Funi€ia.
Day Lily.
The roots should be set out in the autumn
to become well established, and they will
bloom the following spring. They need not
be disturbed for many years.
Alba. Pure white, fragrant flow- Each. Doz.
ers, green foliage 25c. $2.50
Variegata. Foliage very hand-
some, green and white; flowers
lilac 25c. $2.50
Golden Glow.
New Double Rudbeckia.
A hardy perennial plant growing four to
eight feet high, branching freely, and bloom-
ing profusely, on long graceful stems; ex-
quisite double blossoms of the brightest
golden color Each, 15c.; doz., $2.50
Hollyiioclts.
We grow each year great many of the
finest colored double varieties for the market,
including crimson, white, salmon, yellow and
pink Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50
Peonies.
The Peonies are greatly prized on account
of their large, vigorous, healthy, bushy form
and abundance of magnificent bloom of large,
bright, double flowers. They are extremely
hardy, and may be planted either in fall or
spring, growing well in any soil.
White. Large double, pure white. Price
large root, 2Sc.; clump of roots, 50c.
Rosea. Sweet scented. Price, large root,
25c.; clump of roots, 50c.
Crimson. Very dark crimson. Price, large
root, 25c.; clump of roots, 50c.
Mixed Colors. Price per doz., $1.50.
Tree or Bush Peonies.
A beautiful group of hardy Japanese Shrubs,
having flowers of immense size, both single
and double, varying in color from white to
scarlet, splashed, spotted and striped in every
conceivable manner. They form bushes four
to five feet high, and as many through.
Moutan. In two sizes. Price $1.00 to $2.00
each.
FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
TRITOMAj FLAME FLOWER.
L AUIATUM,
Hardy Phlox.
The Phloxes are among the most desirable of the
hardy perennials; their large and very brilliant truss-
es of beautiful flowers comprise all shades of color,
from white to crimson, striped and mottled. Divide
and replant in freshly prepared soil each alternate
year. They delight in sunny situations and a rich
soil.
Antonin Mercie. Light ground color, one-half of
each petal suffused bluish-lilac.
Bacchante. Tall. Tyrian rose with crimson-car-
mine eye.
Blanc Nain. Dwarf. Pure white.
Bridesmaid. Tall. White, with large crimson-car-
mine center.
Caran d'Ache. Dwarf. Geranium-red, with old
rose shadings and white eye.
Clara Benz. Dwarf. Lovely carmine rose with
deeper eye.
Coquelicot. Dwarf. Pure scarlet with crimson
eye.
Cyclon. Very dwarf. White, suffused with lilac;
analine-red eye star-shaped.
La Vague. Medium. Pure mauve with analme-
red eye.
Michael Cervantes. Tall. Pure white with red eye.
Obergartner Wittig. Medium. Bright magenta
with crimson-carmine eye. Large flower.
Pantheon. Tall. Bright carmine rose.
Price, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.
Stokesia Gyanea.
The CornHower or Stokes^ Aster.
This is one of our beautiful native hardy plants.
The plant grows from 18 to 24 inches high, bearing
freely, from early July until frost, its handsome
lavender-blue Centaurea-like blossoms, each meas-
uring from 4 to 5 inches across. It is of the
easiest culture, succeeding in any open sunny posi-
tion Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50
Tritoma.
Torch Lily or Red Hot Poker.
Blooms from mid-summer till freezing weather.
The stalks shoot up from three to four feet high,
and continue blooming for several weeks. As the
flowers bud, open and fade, they pass through
the shades of yellow, red and blue, that a bar of
hot iron does in cooling. Price, each, 25c.; doz., $2.50.
Lilies.
Auratum, the Golden Banded Lily of
Japan. Flowers a foot across, pure white,
spotted crimson, with a golden band
through the center of each petal; very Ea. Doz.
fragrant; the king of lilies 15c. $1.50
Tigridias. Tiger lily, orange spotted. . 10c. $1.00
Roseum or Rubrum. Rose or pink,
spotted darker; very beautiful 20c. $2.00
Speciosum Melpomene. Very large
crimson flowers, heavily spotted 15c. $1.50
Monstrosum Album. Pure white, with immense
clusters oi bloom, often fifty in a bunch. Price,
each, 25c.; per doz., $2.50.
Candidum. (Annunciation or St. Joseph Lily.)
The well-known garden lily; snow white, fragrant
blossoms; it is also one of the best forcing lilies
for florists. Three to four feet. Blossoms in the
open ground about June. Price each, 10c. ; doz., $1.00.
Longiflorum. Large white trumpet-shaped low-
ers. Price each, 15c; per do»., $1.50.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
EULAUA JAPONICA ZEBRINA.
DOROTHY PERKINS ROSES.
LILIES-Continued.
Harrisii, the Bermuda or Easter Lily. Flowers pure white
and trumpet-shaped. Its great value consists in the earliness,
and free-blooming qualities, a single plant frequently pro-
ducing from eight to twelve flowers at a time; extremely
valuable for forcing, but not sufficiently hardy for out-door
planting, unless well protected. First size bulbs, price each,
25c.; per doz., $2.50. Second size bulbs, price each, 15c.;
per doz,, $1.50. Third size bulbs, price each, 10c. ; per doz.,
$1.00.
HARDY ORNAMENTAL
GRASSES.
Very effective and picturesque groupings are made in
parks and large lawns, and single plants are often used to
great advantage in small areas.
Arundo Donax. A magnificent hardy grass, growing to a
height of fifteen feet, and forming dense clumps. Price,
25c. to $1.00 each.
A. D. Variegata. A hardy, broad-leaved variegated Bam-
boo; foliage creamy white and green; growing six to eight
feet high. ' Price, 25c. to $1.00.
Bambusa Metake. (Japanese Bamboo.) A perfectly har-
dy variety of dwarf habit, attaining a height of not over
five to six feet. The foliage is dark green. Price, 25c. to $1.00.
Festuca Glauca. A pretty tufted grass with glaucous fo-
liage. Price, 25c. to 50c. each.
Unifolia Litifolia. One of the best of our native perennial
grasses, growing from three to four feet high, with large
flat flower heads in graceful drooping panicles. Price, 25c.
each; per doz., $2.50.
Eulalia Japonica Variegata. Its long, narrow leaf-blades
are striped green, white and often pink or yellow. It throws
up stalks from four to six feet in height. Price, 25c. each;
per doz., $2.50; clumps, 50c. to $1.00.'
E. Gracillima Univittata. Compact habit, with very nar-
row foliage, of a bright green color. Price 25c. each; per
doz., $2.50; clumps, 50c. to $1.00.
E. Japonica Zebrina. The long blades are marked with
broad yellow bands across the leaf. It makes a very at-
tractive specimen plant for the lawn. Price, 25c. each; doz.,
$2.50: clumps, 50c. to $1.00.
Erianthus Ravennae. A hardy ornamental grass, which
grows from nine to twelve feet high, frequently throwing up
from thirty lo fifty flower spikes. It resembles the pampas
grass. Price, 25c. each; clumps, 50c. and 75c.
Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata. (Variegated Ribbon
Grass.) Large variegated foliage; an excellent grass for
bordermg large beds. Price, 10c. each; per doz. $100- per
one hundred, $6.00.
HARDY HYBRID ROSES,
The varieties given below, and many recent additions,
will be carried in stock for spring sales.
Culture. Roses require a rich, well-drained soil, enriched
with well-rotted manure. Applications of liquid manure
during the growing season, will stimulate a more vigorous
growth.
The Baby Rambler or Everblooming Dwarf Crimson Ram-
bler. The plant forms a dwarf, compact bush. The color
IS identical with the Crimson Rambler parent and it is per-
fectly hardy, a perpetual bloomer, and just as good for
forcing as for bedding. Strong two-year-old plants, 60c.
each.
FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
81
HARDY HYBRID ROSES.
Continued.
American Beauty. Rosy crimson.
Anna de Diesbach. Rosy pink.
Baronne de Rothschild. Pale pink.
Belle Siebrecht. Beautiful pink.
Captain Christy. Pink.
Coquette des Alpes. White, shaded rose.
Frau Karl Druschki. Pure white.
General Jacqueminot. Dark crimson.
Gloire de Dyon. Salmon rose.
Hemosa. Light rose, perpetual bloomer.
John Hopper. Bright rose.
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. White, yellow cen-
ter.
Killamey. Soft pink, rose center.
La France. Lilac rose.
Mad. Gabrielle Luizet. Fine satin rose.
Mad. Plantier. Pure white.
Magna Charta. Bright pink.
Maman Cochet. Pink, fresh, lively color.
Margaret Dickinson. White with shell pink
center.
Mrs. John Laing. Rich satin pink.
Paul Neyron. Deep rose.
Persian Yellow. Bright golden.
Prince Camille DeRohan. Dark crimson.
Soleil d'Or. Bright yellow.
Ulrich Brunner. Cherry red.
White Maman Cochet. Pure white, occasional-
ly tinged with pink.
Prices: Selected two-year-old, each, 30c.; per
doz., $3.00.
Extra selected two-year-old, each,
50c.; per doz., $4.50.
Extra strong, transplanted, three-year
old, each, 75c.; per doz., $7.00.
CLIMBING ROSES.
Dorothy Perkins. A strong vigorous plant; its
riovvers are borne in clusters and are a beautiful
shell pink, double, and large size for a cluster
rose. Extra strong plants, 25c., 50c., and $1.00
each.
Crimson Rambler. The plant makes rapid
growth of many branches and smaller shoots,
all of which bear clusters of« bright crimson
llowers. Price, 25c., 50c. and $1.00 each.
Yellow Rambler. (Aglaia.) A perfect hardy
yellow climbing rose. The flowers are of fair
size and borne in large clusters. Price, 25c., 50c.,
and $1.00 each.
Baltimore Belle. A beautiful rose, producing
large clusters of double flowers, blush white,
changing to light rose. Price, 25c. to 50c. each.
Queen of the Prairie. Large double flowers of
a deep rosy carmine and very fragrant. Price,
25c. to 50c. each.
CLIMBING VINES.
Ampelopsis Veitchii. ("Boston Ivy" or "Japan
Ivy.") It is perfectly hardy, clinging to stones,
brick or woodwork with the greatest ten-
acity. In the summer the foliage is a rich shade
of green, but in the fall it changes to gorgeous
tints of scarlet, crimson and orange. Price each,
20c.; per doz., $2.00.
Ampelopsis Quinquefolia. The old Virginia
Creeper. Invaluable where a coarse rapid climb-
er is desired. The foliage is larger than the
above. Price each, 20c.; per doz., $2.00.
Aristolochia Sipho. A vigorous and rapid-grow-
ing climber, bearing singular brownish colored
flowers, resembling in shape a Dutchman's pipe.
Price, 50c. each; per doz., $4.50. Extra strong
plants, 75c. each.
Bignonia Radicans. (Trumpet Creeper). A
very rapid grower; flowers in large bunches of
rich orange scarlet. Price, 25c. each; doz., .$2.25.
Extra size plants, 50c. each.
Clematis Paniculata. (Japan's Sweet Clematis.)
Its foliage is a rich glossy green. Flowers deli-
cate, star-like in form, and pure white, borne in
large panicles and extremely fragrant. A very
rapid grower. Price two-year-old plants. 50c.
each; doz.. $5.00; Extra three-year-old plants,
75c. each; doz., $6,50.
Clematis Mad. Edward Andre. A splendid new
sort. The flowers are four and five inches across,
and a deep rose pink, or red color. Price 50c.
each; $4.50 per doz.
Clematis Mad. Baron Veillard. A very hand-
some variety, beautiful lavender pink. Large
flowers and a good bloomer. Price 50c. each;
$4.50 per doz.
Clematis Jackmani. The best known and most
popular variety. Color, dark rich royal purple.
Price. 50c. each; per doz., $4.50.
Clematis Henryi. Creamy white, large and
handsome. Price 50c. each; per doz., $4.50.
Honeysuckle, Japan. Golden leaved. Price,
25c. to 50c. each.
Honeysuckle, Chinese Evergreen. Fragrant
blooms all summer. Price 25c. to 50c. each.
Honeysuckle, White Japan. Fragrant; a fine
healthy grower and profuse bloomer. Price 20c.
to 50c. each.
Ivy, English. Invaluable from the fact of re-
maining green throughout the year. Large
plants. Price, 25c. to 50c. each.
Wistaria, Sinensis. The favorite variety, pro-
ducing thousands of pendulous clusters of deli-
cate violet-blue blossoms. Price, 25c. to 50c. each.
Wistaria Sinensis Alba. Of similar habit to
Sinensis, with pure white flowers. Price, 25c. to
50c. each. „
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CALYCANTHUS.
SHRUBS AND DWARF
ORNAMENTAL TREES.
Althea, Double Rose or Rose of Sharon. Strong,
erect-growing shrubs of the easiest culture,
which bear large and showy flowers during the
last half of summer. Price, 50c. to $1.00 each.
Althea, Double White.
Like the rose, except
in color. Price, 50c. to
$1.00 each.
Calycanthus. (Straw-
berry scented shrub.)
Wood and flowers fra-
grant. Blossoms in
June. Price, 25c. to
50c. each.
Deutzia Gracilis. En-
tirely hardy; flowers
white. Price, 25c., 50c.
and $1.00.
Deutzia Crenata.
Double, white; rose
tinged. Price, 25c.,
50c., and $1.00.
Deutzia Scabra. A
rapid growing single
variety; flowers white,
large. Price, 2Sc. and
50c.
Exochorda Grandiflora. A finely shaped shrub,
with a profusion of pure white flowers, borne in
racemes of five or six. Price, 50c.
Forsythia. Leaves and branches deep green;
flowers bright yellow. Blooms very early in
spring. Price 25c. to 50c.
Hydrangea Grandiflora. This is a beauti-
ful shrub, with enormously large and dense
flower heads, opening pure white, becoming
tinged with rose color in their mature
bloom. Blossoms profusely during the sum-
mer months; perfectly hardy. Price, 2Sc.,
50c. and $1.00.
Japan Quince. Has bright scarlet-crim-
son flowers in great profusion in early
spring. Price, 25c., 50c., and $1.00.
Lilac, Common. The common purple
species; g^ood shrub. Price 25c. and SOc.
Lilac, Common White. Flowers pure
white; very fragrant. Price, 25c. and 50c,
Purple Fringe Smoke Tree. A shrub
much admired for its curious fringe of hair-
like flowers that cover the whole surface of
the plant in the summer. Price, 50c. each.
Rhododendron. These are among the
most valuable of our hardy flowering shrubs S
and canaot be surpassed for lawn decora-
tion. The flowers range through shades of
rose, pink, crimson, white, etc., six to twelve
inches in diameter. Price, $1.50 to $5.00.
Spirea Prunifolia. (Bridal Wreath.) Flow-
ers in clusters, covering the whole length
of the branches; white and very double;
May. Price, 2Sc. to SOc.
Spirea Reevesii. Double white. Blooms
in large clusters, very fine. Price, 2Sc. to SOc.
Van Houteii. The finest of all the white Spi-
reas. A beautiful ornament for the lawn at any
season, but when in flower it is a complete foun-
tain ef wkite bloom. Clusters of twenty to thirty
white flat florets make up the raceme, and are set
close along the drooping stems. Price, 25c. to 50c.
Japan Snowball. (Vibenum Plicatum.) Foliage
corrugated, olive green through summer, but
towards fall it turns much darker. Flowers,
though hardly as large as the old variety, are
much more numerous and pure white. There are
often as many as twenty balls on a branch eigh-
teen inches long. Price, SOc, 75c. and $1.00.
Snowball. A favorite shrub, with clusters of
white flowers. Price, 25c. to SOc.
Weigelia Rosea Nana Variegata. One of the
most conspicuous shrubs that we cultivate;
leaves beautifully margined creamy white; flow-
ers pink. Price, 25c. to SOc. each.
Weigelia. An elegant shrub with clusters of
pink and white flowers. Price, 2Sc. to SOc.
HORSE CHESTNUT. Price, SOc. to $1.50.
HEDGE PLANTS AND
EVERGREENS.
Per Doz. Per 100
California Privet. One to 2 feet $ .60 $4.00
Two to 2^ feet $1.00 $8.00
Two and one-half to 3 feet, bushy. .. $2.00 $15.00
Arbor Vitae (American.) 8 mches $1.00 $5.00
Ten to 12 inches $1.50 $7.00
Eighteen to 24 inches $2.00 $12.00
Arbor Vitae. (Siberian.) One foot. $1.50 $10.00
Eighteen to 24 inches $3.00 $20,00
Hemlock. One foot $1.50 $10.00
One to VA feet $3.00 $20.00
HYDRANGEA GRANDIFLORA.
One and one-half to 2 feet $4.00 $30.00
Spruce. (Norway.) One foot. ... $1.50 $10.00
Eighteen to 24 inches $2.50 $15.00
Two to feet $3,50 $25.00
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83
FRUIT
Hardy
Grape Vines.
Agawam. Large; dark red;
sweet. Price each, 25c.; per
doz., $2.50.
Brighton. Berry medium
size; color, light red. Price
each, 25c.; per doz., $2.50.
Campbell's. Early, but
holding on to the stem until
frost, making for itself a long
season. It is a black grape
of good size and great merit.
Price 50c.
Clinton. A small black
grape, very hardy and excel-
lent for wine. Price each,
20c.; per doz., $2.00.
VINES AND BUSHES
Concord. Very hardy and
good qual ty; the best for
general culture. Price each,
20c.; p-r doz., $2.00.
Eaton. Bunch very large,
compact, often double-shouldered; berries very large,
round, black, covered with a heavy bloom; adheres firmly
to the stem. Price, each, 35c.; doz., $3.00.
Golden Pocklington. The vine is a strong grower;
never mildews. The fruit is of a light golden yellow;
berries round, very large and thickly set on bunch. Price
each, 25c.; per doz., $2.50.
Green Mountain. A white grape. Bunch medium to
long, irregular; stem long above bunch; berry medium;
pale green. Price each, 35c.; per doz., $3.00.
Lindley. (Rogers No. 9.) A red grape of the best
quality, and one of the most desirable of Rogers' Hybrids.
Ripens with Concord, and keeps well; medium to large in
bunch and berry; flesh tender, sweet, and of a high,
aromatic flavor. Vine vigorous, hardy and healthy. It
seems to be more productive when mixed with other
varieties. Price each, 25c.; per doz., $2.50.
Merrimac. (Rogers No. 19.) Black, vigorous growth,
and large, sweet fruit. Price each, 25c.; per doz., $2.50.
Moore'* Diamond. White; bunch large, compact, shoul-
dered; berries large, round; skin thick, firm. Vme a good
grower, with healthy foliage. Price each, 25c.; r.t-r^.r^
per doz., $2.50.
Moore's Early. Ripens early. The bunches
are large and compact; berries large, black and
good flavor; strong healthy grower, an immense
bearer. Price each, 25c.; per doz., $2.50.
Niagara. Bunches very large and compact.
Berries large as Concord, mostly round; light
greenish white, slightly ambered in the sun.
Price each, 35c.; per doz., $3.00.
Worden. Large, black, early and very produc-
tive. Price each, 25c.; per doz., $2.50.
The varieties of grape vines have become so
numerous that we catalogue only those that have
proved most valuable and desirable in this vicin-
ity, but can supply any of the others if wanted.
APPLES-Standard.
Summer— Early Harvest, Red Astrachan, Yel-
low Transparent, Sweet-bough.
Autumn — Fall Pippin, Gravenstein, Maiden's
Blush, Pound Sweet.
Winter— Baldwin, Ben Davis, Bismarck, King,
Northern-Spy, R. I. Greening.
Four to five feet, each, 25c.; five to six feet,
each 30c.; six to nine feet, transplanted, each
50c. to $2.00.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'^
PEARS-Standard.
Summer — Doyenne-D'Ete, Clapp's Favorite,
Bartlett.
Autumn — Anjou, Bartlett-Seckel, Bosc, Buffum,
Seckel, Sheldon, Vermont Beauty, Worden-Seck-
el, Keiffer.
Winter — Dana's Hovey, Lawrence, Vicar.
Four to five feet, each 50c.; 5 to 6 ft,, each 75c.
Cherries.
Varieties: Black Tartarian, Early Richmond,
Gov. Wood, May Duke, Windsor, Meeker. Five
to six feet, each, 75c.; per ten, $6.75, per 100,
$55.00; six to eight feet, transplanted, each $1.00
to $3.00.
Plums.
Abundance, Lombard, Washington, Rurbank.
Price 5Cc. to $1.00.
Quinces.
Orange or Apple, Champion. Price 30c. to 50c.
Peaches.
Varieties: Elberta, Crawford Early, Crawford
Late, Champion, Stump-the-World, Mt. Rose,
Old Mixon. Two to four feet, each, 15c.; four
to six feet, each, 25c.; six to eight feet, each, 50c.
Blackherries.
Kittatinny. Very large and of excellent flavor.
Price per doz., 75c.; per one hundred, $4.00.
Lawton. Very large, juicy and sweet. Price
per doz., 75c.; per one hundred, $4.00.
Snyder. Very productive. Flavor rich and
good, ripens early. Price per doz., 75c.; per one
hundred, $4.00.
White Blackberry^
^Hceberg.''
It is a cross between the Lawton and the Crys-
tal White. Clusters are larger than those of
Lawton, berries are large white, earlier, sweeter,
and more tender and melting throughout, though
as firm as Lawton when ripe. Price each, 10c. ;
per doz., $1.00; per one hundred, $8.00.
Raspherries.
Cumberland, Black. This is a very hardy and
the most profitable market variety, because of its
immense size, firmness and great productiveness.
Price, each, 10c.; doz., $1.00; one hundred, $6.00.
Cuthbert. Canes hardy and strong, with large
healthy foliage, exceedingly productive. Berries
large red, firm and of good flavor. Price per
doz., 75c.; per one hundred, $4.00,
Gregg. (Black Cap.) Canes of strong, vigor-
ous growth, very productive; berries large, cov-
ered with heavy bloom, firm and fine flavor.
Price per doz., 75c.; per one hundred, $4.00.
Golden Queen. A yellow raspberry, of large
size, great beauty, high quality, hardiness and
productiveness. Price each, 10c. ; per doz., 75c.
per one hundred, $4.00.
Strawberries.
Price per doz., 30c.; per 100, $1.50.
Beder Wood.
(Perfect flower).
Early and produc-
tive, berries of
medium size, good
quality, stands dry
weather well.
Clyde. (Perfect).
As large as Bubach
and nearly one
' week earlier. Very
^ productive.
Bubach. (Pistil-
late). Mid-season,
strong, vigorous
plant, dark foliage,
ierriees very large,
)range scarlet. •
Brand3rwine. (Perfect). Medium late, large,
heart-shaped fruit. Firm and good quality.
Marshal. (Perfect). Mid --eason. Large plant,
and fruit, requires rich soil.
Cardinal, ('i'istillate). Medium early to late.
Adapted to a variety of conditions as to soil,
climate and cultivation. (Quality of the best,
fruit fine color, large, \veil->ha])ed and very pro-
ductive. ,
Glen Mary. (Perfect). Mid-Reason. One of the
'best, fruit large, glossy crim>on. Ileavy yielder.
Does best on" a clay soil and high cultivation.
Stevens Champion. (Perfect). Mid-season to
late. IMants strong and productive. Color bright
red. of the best for preserving.
Gandy. (Perfect). 'The best late variety, fruit
large, dark color, and very firm.
Gooseberries.
Downing. Fruit large, smooth, and roundish;
color light green, with delicate veins; flesh rather
soft, juicy and very good.
Industry. Fruit very large and hairy; color
dark red; flesh very rich and excellent flavor.
Red Jacket. As large as the largest; berry
smooth, very prolific and hardy; quality the best.
Prices — 2 years, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.
Currants.
Fay's Prolific. A red variety, very large and
productive. Price each, 10c. ; per doz., $1.00; per
one hundred, $6.00.
Red Cherry. Large and fine for market. Price
each, 10c. ; per doz., $1.00; per 100, $5.00.
White Grape. The best white currant. Price
each, 10c. ; per doz., $1.00; per one hundred, $6.00.
Black Naples. For jams and jellies. Price
each, 10c. ; per doz., $1.00; per one hundred, $6.00.
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85
VEGETABLE PLANTS
AND ROOTS.
We grow large quantities of vegetable plants
and roots, and can supply all the varieties listed
below in their proper season.
Artichoke (Jerusalem). Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c.;
pk., $1.00; bu., $3.50.
Asparagus. (Conover's Colossal.) Two years
old. Price per one hundred, $1.00; per one thou-
sand, $5.00.
Asparagus. (Barr's Mammoth.) Price per one
hundred, $1.00; per thousand, $5.00.
Asparagus. (Palmetto.) Price per one hun-
dred, $1.U0; per one thousand, $5.00.
Cabbage Plants. (Hot-bed or transplanted in
flats.) Ready after April 1st. Early Jersey
Wakefield, Early Drumhead, Succession. Price
per one hundred, 75c.; per one ihou-and. $6.00
Field plants, June and July, per one hundred, 25c;
per one thousand, $2.00.
Cauliflower Plants. (Hot-bed.) Price per doz..
15c.; per one hundred, $1.00.
Celery Plants. Ready July 1st. Golden Self
Blanching, Golden Dwarf, White Plume, Giant
Pascal, etc. Price per doz., 10c. ; per one hundred,
50c. ; per one thousand, $4.00.
Chives. For flavoring. Price per clump, 10c. ;
per doz., $1.00.
Egg Plants. Ready in ^^ay and June. New
York Improved Larpe Purple. Grown in pots
Price per doz., 35c. and 75c; per 100, $4.00.
Estragon or Tarragon. Roots one year old.
available for cutting the first season. Each, 5c.;
doz., 50c.; per one hundred. $3.00.
Fennel Roots. Three years old. Price each,
10c. to 25c.; per doz., $1.00 and $2.00.
Hop Vine Roots. Price per doz., SOc; per one
hundred, $2.50.
Horse Radish Sets. Price per doz., 10c. ; per
100, 50c.; per 1,000. $3.00.
Bohemian or "Maliner Kren.** Per doz., 15c.;
per 100, $1.00; per 1,U00. $7.0U.
Lettuce Plants. Ready in April and May.
Price per doz., 10c. ; per one hundred, 50c.
Pepper Plants. Ready in May and June. Large
Sweet Mountain. Price doz., 15c.; per 100, $1.00.
Rhubarb Roots. Linnaeus and Victoria.
Strong roots. Price each, 20c.; per doz., $2.00.
Small roots, each, 15c.; per doz., $1.50; per one
hundred, $10.00.
Sage. Broad Leaf. A large-leaved variety.
Price each, 15c.; per doz., $1.00.
Sweet Potato Plants. Yellow Nansemond.
Price per hunch of twenty-five, 20c.; per 100, 50c.;
per 1,000, $4.00.
Sweet Potato Plants. Red Nansemond. Price
per bunch of twenty-five. 20c.; ptr one hundred,
50c.; per one thousand, $4.(X).
Tomato Plants. Ready in May and June. We
can always supply through season well-grown
plants of the leading varieties. Price per doz.,
15c. and 2nc.; per one hundred, $1.00 and $1.25.
Wormwood Roots. Price each, 2Sc; per doz.,
$2.00.
Special quotations on application for large
quantities.
INSECTICIDES AND EINGICIDES.
Ant Destroy-
er. Q. R. S.
Black ant de-
stroyer is a
non - poisonous
powder which,,
sprinkled around their haunts, will destroy
or drive them away from lawns, trees,
plants, houses or other affected locality.
^-Ib. can, 35c; 1 lb., 75c.
Aphine is a combination of essential and
ethereal oils, combined with nicotine, in a
readily soluble and available form, and can
be api)lied as a spray, wash or dipping solu-
tion. Per H-pint, 4(ic.; pt.. 65c; gal., $2.50.
Arsenate of Lead. Swifts. Its great
advantages are that it adheres wcil
to the foliage and spraying docs not have
to be repeated, as it does not readily wash
off by rain. It also remains well suspended
in solution, so that an even distribution
can be obtained. It is white in color and
shows just where it has been applied. Its
principal advan-
tage lies in the
fact that it does
not injure tender
foliage. Price 1
lb.. 20c; 5-lb.
pr.ils. 90c.; 10 lbs.,
$1.60; 50 lbs.,
$6.50; IIK) lbs.. $12.00.
Bordeaux Mixture.
Stcrlirjgworih. (Stan-
dard formulae, 1 gallon
makes from 20 to 50
gallons spray. ) Ready
for use by simply add-
ing water. An indis-
pensable Fungicide,
preventing black rot, mildew, blight, rust, scab,
and all fungoid diseases on fruits and plants. I'er
1 qt., 40c.; 1 gal.. $1.00; 5 gal., $4.00; 25 gal..
$13.00: 50 gal. bbl., $25.00.
Bordeaux Mixture. (Dry Powder). "Sterling-
worth." Same as li<iuid in effect. Prepared for
dusting purposes, ^lixed with p < Green is a
valuable combination for chewing insects. Per
lb., 20c.; 5 lbs., 85c
California Wash. (Concentrated) (Lime and
Sulphur solution, without sediment). Recom-
mended for San Jose Scale, Oyster Shell Scale,
etc. Ready for use by adding 10 to 40 gallons
water to each gallon. One-qt. can., 35c.; 1-gai.
can, $1.00; 5-gaI. can. $4.00; 25 gal. «/2-bbl., $5.50;
50 gal. bbl. $10.00; 10 bbl. lots at $9.00.
Cut Worm Food. (\Varncke*s). It does not in-
jure or affect growing plants in any way and if
applied as directed on packages there should be
little trouble of this pest. One lb., 20c; 25 lbs«
$2.50.
Bug Death is a non-poisonous, insect-killing
powder for cabbage and tomato worms, potato
and cucumber bugs. etc. Price, 15c lb.; 3 lbs.,
35c; 5 lbs., 50c; 12|/$ lbs.. $1.00; 100 lbs., $7.50.
Fir Tree Oil. A popular Insecticide for green-
house and house plants; it frees plants of nearly
all insects to which they are subject, and for the
following it has no superior: Mealy bug. red
spider, aphis (black and green), thrip, blight,
worms and slugs. One-half pint is sufficient for
10 gallons of water. Price ^-pint, 40c.; pint,
75c.; qt., $1.25; 1 gal.. $4.00.
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INSECTICIDES AND flNGICIDES.
Continued.
Fly Driver and Germ Death, "Sterlingworth."
Coiiipkicly pr(..uci> cattle and horses Iroin all
w inged pests. Ji is noti-poisonous, harinlcss, easi-
ly applied. It dt«cs not burn or j^nini the animal's
coat, or cont.iniinale milk. Ei|iially good for
horses and caiile. One (juart, when mixed with
water as wanted, makes two gallons of Fly
Driver. Prices: One quart, 60c.: two quarts,
$1.00.
Grape Dust is a preparation to kill the de-
structive mildew that strikes the grape vine and
other plants or trees affcc'ed with mold, mil-
dew, or rust mites, and fur any use where a fumi-
gator or aniisc])tic is reijuired. Price, five-pound
package, 35c.; icn-pound i)ackage, 60c.
Hellebore, Po-vdered White. For the destruc-
tion of slugs, worn.s, caterpillars, etc. Less
poisonous than Paris Green atid London Pur-
ple, and safer to u>c when fruits or vegetables
are nearly ripe. Can be used as a powder or
dissolved, 1 oz. in 3 gallons of water. Price oz.
Sc.: M-lb.. 10c. : I Ih.. 25c.; 5 lbs.. $1.00.
Kerosene Emulsion.
"Steilingworth.'' Pre- _
pared with whale oil
soap according to the
most imoroved formu-
lae; ready for use by
simply adding water
(25 to 50 parts water
to one of Emulsion).
For cabbage worms,
scr.le on trees, caterpil-
lars, melon louse, rose
tug, gr-en fly Lnd lice
of all kinds, all sucking
insects, cither on
plants or animals. Per
1 qt 35c.: 1 gallon,
$1.00; 5 s-allons, $4.50.
"Nico-Fume" Tobac-
co Paper. A tobacco
paper strongly saturated with pure nicotine. It
comes in strips, which, suspended and lighted, is
one of the best, easiest, simplest a. id least injuri-
ous methods of fumigating conservatories and
greenhouses for the de-
struction of aphis and
all insects that succumb
to tobacco insecticides.
One sheet is sufficient
fo two thousand cubic
feet or more. Packed in
air-tight cans. Price, 24
sheets. 75c.; 144 sheets,
$3.50; 283 sheets, $6.50;
1728 sheets, (six two-
gross cans), $35.10.
"Nico-Fume." "Nico-
Fume" is made from
very high strength Nic-
otine solution and is
^ free from the Ammonia
^ and excessive Nitrates
contained in tobacco
stems. Therefore,
rr.any delicate plants
which would be seriously damaged by smoke
from tobacco stems may be strongly treated
with "Nico-Fumc" without the least injury —
it neither defrirniing tiie buds nor discoloring the
blooms, nor leaving any odo upon them. "Nico-
Fume" liquid contains never less than 40% nico-
NICOTICIDE FUMIGATOR.
tine. "Nico-Fume" liquid rnay be satisfactorily
emoloyed either for fumigating or for spraying.
Price, ^-pint, 50c.; oint. $1.50; V^-gallon, J^5.5U;
1 gallon, $10.50; 5 gallons, $47.25.
Nicoticide. Its fumes are fat.l to all insect
life. Half-pint, $1.25; pint, $2.50.
Nicot'cide Fumigator, consisting of pan, wire
frame and the lamp, are very durable and will
last for years. Price, 50c.
Paris Green. Strictly pure. A poisonous insec-
ticide in powder form for insects which ckew. As
a liquid use 1 lb. to 50 to 100 gallons water, kj-lh-,
15c.; K-lb., 25c.; lb., 40c.; 2 lbs., 75c.; 5 lbs., $1.75.
Paris Green and Fungiroid. Half and half;
r ady for use against fungi and insects. Price
1 lb., 25c.; 3 lbs., 75c.
Persian Insect Powder. This is >owdcr made
from the flower of the Rus.«^i:.n Pyretlirum. and
valuable as a poison for lice on plants, water
bugs, roaches, beg ^ ugs, etc. Price per lb., 40c.
"Scalecide." For San Jose scale, cotton- maple
scale and Pear Psylia. It is not poisonous, being
simply a mechanical preparation o. peiroKum
oil that instantly mixes with cold water and is
immediately ready to apply. 1 gallon of scale-
cide to 20 gallons of water, sprayed on your trees
and bushes, will kill evet;y scale it reaches with-
out injury to tree or fruit bud, ii applied in late
fall or early spr-ng while the foliage is olT. Safe
and easy to apply. Price 1 qt., 35c.; V^-gal., 65c.;
1 gal., $1.00; 5 gal., $3.25; 10 gal., $6.00; 50-gal.
bbl., $25.00.
Soap. V/hale Oil, with
Tobacco. '"Sterlingworth."
An excellent specific for
the destruction of plant-
infecting insects and para-
sites. Is equally valuable
for removing vermin from
animals, Turniture, etc. Per
pound bar, 20c. each.
Soap, Whale Oil. Makes an excellent wash for
trees and plants where insecto and eggs affect
the bark, and for smearing on the trunks of
trees to prevent worms from crawling up. Price,
15c. per lb.; 8 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $6.00.
Soap, Buchan's Carbolic. For washing hors-
es, c attle, dogs, pigs and other domestic
animals (except cats). Use like other bug soap,
rubbing it well in, and allow the solution to dry
on the animal. Price per package, 25c. and 50c.
_ Slug Shot. A non-
^"^^^ ■ " poisonous and a very
popular Insecticide; it
reqiiires no further
mixing or preparation,
easily applied and not
injurious to trees or
dangerous to animals,
the person applying it,
or fruits and vegeta-
bles treated. Very ef-
fectual in destroying
DOtato bugs and bee-
tles, green and black
fly, slugs, worms, cater-
pillars, etc. 1 lb., lOc;
5 lbs, 3rc.: 10 lbs., 60c.;
in full bbls. of about
c« c 1 1. ^ 250 lbs., @4^c. lb.
boap, Sulpho-Tobacco. Kills insects on shrubs,
plants, small fruit trees, etc. '.he cost is trilling,
len cents— 3-oz. cake makes V/z gallons prepared
solution. Mai.ed postpaid, Jor 13 cents. 20
cents— 8-oz. cake makes 4 gallons prepared solu-
tion. Mailed, postpaid, for 28 cents.
^SURLINGWORIH
FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
87
INSECTICIDES A\D flNGICIDES.
Continued.
Sulphur. For making California wash and for
the extermination of fungi and mildew on grape
vines and other plant foliage. Lb., 8c.; 100 lbs.,
$5.00. By bairel or larger qu-.ntities, get special
quotations.
Tree Tanglefoot is a stick}- substance similar
to that used on Tanglefoot fly-paper. It is a most
simple and economical remedy for protecting
trees against canker worms or any other climb-
ing insects. Will remain stick}^ three months.
One lb.. 30c.; 3 lbs., 85c.; 10 lbs., $2.65; 20 lbs.,
$4.80.
Tobacco and Sulphur Insecticide and Fertilizer.
It will destroy rose bugs, lice, cut worms, vine
bugs, tomato worms, currant woims, cabbage
lice and parasites of all descriptions. Mix thor-
oughly with earth in pots; or in hills, one part
powder to five parts earth. In 25c. and 50c.
packages.
Tobacco Dust. This is the leaf and refuse of
tobacco manufacture, ground to a fine powder
and a specific for aphis, fleas, beetles, etc. It is
also a good fertilizer and preventive for insects
in the ground and about roots. Price per lb.,
10c. ; 5 lbs.. 25c.; by the bbl., $3.00 per 100 lbs.
Weed Killer, Sterlingworth. A most satisfac-
tory and powerful weed killer, compounded es-
pecially for use on walks, drives, tennis courts,
golf links, etc. It. is a dry
powder to be dissolved in
water. When applied to veg-
etation, it completely de-
stroys all kinds of weeds,
grass (mcluamg milk weed
and twitch grass), briars
burdock, dandelions, daisies,
thistles, poison ivy and other
objectionable vegetable
growths. One application kills roots, as well as
foliage, preventing further growth. It may be
applied with an ordinary watering can. One
gallon covers three to four square yards. Price,
1-lb. package makes 15 gals, covers 45 to 60 sq.
yds., 60c.; 3-lb package, $1.25; 5-lb. package, $2.00.
FERTILIZERS,
Feed Your Plants and See Them Grow!
Piatt's Concentrated Plant Food. This is a high-
ly concentrated form of Plant Food for house
plants, conservatories and small outdoor plant-
ings. It may be applied dry or in solution and is
sure to produce satisfactory results. Price, small
package, 10c. ; large size, 20c. By mail add 7c.
and 17c.
Bowker's Food for Flowers. An excellent fer-
tilizer for house plants. Clean to handle, no
odor. Price, small packages, 10c. ; large packages,
e:.ough for twenty plants, one yea.-, 25c. By mail
add 7c. and 17c.
Piatt's Complete { JSwIf } Dressing.
This dressing is so prepared that it acts grad-
ually through the season, producing a luxuriant
growth of grass of rich, green color. Ten-
pound bags, for 1,000 square feet, SOc; twenty-
five Dound bags, for 2.000 square feet, $1.00; 100
pounds, for one-quarter acr , $3.00; ton. $50.00.
Acid Phosphate. Guaranteed 14% phosphoric
acid. Per 100 lbs., $1.25; per ton. $17.00.
A-A-Superphosphate. Quantity required for
garden and field crops, 500 to 600 pounds per
acre. For gard n crops, it is best drilled in at
seed-sowing time. For top dressing grass, 600
pounds per acre. Price one hundred pounds,
S2.50; ton $40.00.
Fish, Bone and Potash. A good fertilizer for
grass or garden crops, quick in action, requir-
ing 600 to' 800 pounds per acre. Price per one
hundred pounds, $2.00; per ton, $35.00.
N. W. 10% Potash Fertilizer. This is a special
formula for potatoes and other similar crops,
where an abundance of poti.sh is required, and
is also valuable as a general fertilizer for all
crops. Price per 100 lbs., $2.50; per ton, $40.00.
Pure Pulverized Sheep Manure. K pure nat-
ural manure, and most nutritious for plants. Its
effect is immediate and lasting. Excellent for mix-
ing with the soil for greenhouse plants (one part
manure and six parts soil). Strewn over and dug
into the vegetable garden, or placed directly in
drills or hills, it promotes a rapid, steady growth
until maturity. It makes rich, safe and quick li-
quid manure; one pound to five gallons of water
can be used daily, if necessary, with safety. Six
lbs., 25c.; 25 lbs., 75c.; 100 lbs., $2.00; 500 lbs.,
$8.00; i/4-ton, $15.00; 1 ton, $29.00.
Ground Bone. This is for general fertilizing
purposes and valuable on the lawn, meadow, or
in the garden. The finer particles are immedi-
ately beneficial, the coarse keeping up the supply
of plant food for a long period. Six lbs., 25c.;
25 lbs., 75c,; 100-lb. bag, $2.50; ton, $38.00.
Lime, Agricultural Rockland-Rockport. Per
100 lbs., 85c,; per ton, $11.00.
Lime, Connecticut. Fresh burned or air slacked.
Write for prices on car loads.
Land Plaster or Gypsum. It is an excellent
addition to land requiring lime and sulphates,
particularly for such crops as turnips, potatoes,
grasses and clovers. Quantity required, broad-
casted and harrowed in, one-half to one ton per
acre. Price per 100-lb. bag, 75c.; per ton, $10.00.
Hard Wood Ashes. Contain all fertilizing ele-
ments except nitrogen. Ihey drive away in-
sects, and are beneficial for all crops requiring
potash. They are also very good for garden and
field crops, and are of high value for cabbage,
potatoes, onions, strawberries, fruit trees, grass-lands and
lawns. Apply one or two tons per acre. Barrel, about 250
lbs., $2.50; per ton, in barrels, $18,00,
Nitrate of Soda. This is valuable solely for
the nitrogen it contains. It is very quick in action and has-
tens the maturity of the crops. Being extremely soluble, it
should not be applied until the plants are above ground,
when one hundred to five hundred pounds per acre, mixed
with wood ashes or land plaster, for convenience in applying,
are generally used. Price per 5-lb. package, 30c.; 10-lb.
packaee, 50c.; per 100 lbs., $4,50, Original sacks, 244 lbs.,
at $4.25.
Muriate of Potash. Eighty per cent pure,
equivalent to 48 or 50 per cent actual potash. A high-grade
fertilizer, and one of the best orchard fertilizers known. Es-
pecially adapted for all stone fruits, and as a general fertj*
lizer. Muriate of potash and ground bone stands as a lead-
er Five lbs., 30c.; 10 lbs., 50c.; 25 lbs,, $1,00; 100 lbs,,
$3.50, Original sacks of 224 lbs., at $3.25,
Salt. For Asparagus and other crops. In
sacks of about 180 lbs., $1.50, or $1.00 per 100 lbs.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
John Deere Two-Way Sulky Plow.
How the Two-Way Plow is Made.
The entire plow is high grade, being made of high
carbon steel and malleable iron. In this respect it
should not be classed with cheap plows, which are
constructed, for the most part, of cast iron.
The frame is of high carbon steel, and built for
strength. The axles, bails, levers and wheels are
steel. The wheels have staggered spokes, wide
tires and dust-proof boxes, and are the strongest
known. The width between the wheels is greater
than on any other two-way plow. Our be^ms do
not spring or break.
The moldboards are soft center steel a«d double
shinned by welding a piece of solid steel to the edge
where the harde?*: wear comes. The landsides are
thicker by far than those in use on othv plows and
are fitted with a runner which takes all wear from
the bottom and reduces friction. Shares are hard-
ened steel, which may be sharpened at will.
Each sulky furnished with either jointer or cut-
ter at option of purchaser. Neckyoke, two-horse
evener and wrench. Convertible two and three-
horse evener and rolling coulter, wken wanted,
at a slight additional cost.
No. MPllOC— Two-horse Price $50.00
No. MP13— Large two-horse Price $50.00
John Deere Walking Plow.
steel Frame Plow. General Purpose Series.
Steel Beam.
Hardened soft-center steel share. Hardened soft-
center steel moldboards. Wrought steel frame.
High solid steel landside, with cast slip heel. Dou-
ble-ibeaded steel beam, high curve. Straight han-
dles, interchangeable on all plows of same size
and pattern. Fitted with wheel and jointer, or if
hanging cutter, deduct 50c.
No. MPlllC— Medium two-horse $16.00
No. MP 113 C— Large two-horse $16.50
No. MPllSC— Large two or three-horse $17.00
No. MPlllC— With cast landslide and
•hare $14.00
Other Implements.
We have many other implements not listed here.
Plows. Cultivators.
Harrows Weeders.
Horse Hoes. Seeders.
Land Rollers. Lawn Rollers.
Empire Fertilizer Sowers, etc., for which we have
special catalogues. Let us know your wants and
we will gladly send catalogues free.
Deere Model B Disc Harrow.
Distinctive Points.
Third lever with spring yoke makes the only
really flexible harrow built.
Our flexibility insures even and thorough culti-
vation because it makes the harrow cut full depth
thvi fall width.
Leaves no unstirred ground.
Unequalled for good work on rough, stony and
stumpy ground, or in dead furrows and on ridges.
Double angling levers for hillside work or lap-
ping lands. Can bo handleu by a boy.
Cuts ^ut middles because inner discs always run
close. End thrust is not taken ow clumsy bump-
ers, but by rigid gang arch.
Dust-proof, hard-wood bearings staked in oil.
Absolutely strongest harrow built.
Fitted with neck-yoke and three-horse evener.
No. OC23— 12-16 inch discs Price, $28.50
If weight boxes are want-'> add $1.00.
If cut-out discs are wanted add $1.50.
Deere Model K Disc Harrow.
The Deere Model K is a very strong substantial
two-lever harrow. It is slightly lighter than the
Model B, but has incorporated in it many of the
superior points that have distinguished the Model
R Harrow Trom the ordinary harrow on the market.
Deere Harrows have always been notable for
the quality of material use ' in their disc blades,
and give the best of satisfaction. They are thor-
oughly polished and sharpent i. The gang bolts are
steel, %-inch square with forged brads. The ni>ts
are securely held by lock washers, which effec-
tually prevents their coming loose.
No. K23— 12-16 inch discs Price, $25.00
If weight boxes are wanted add $1.00.
If cut-out discs are wanted add $1.50.
HD
eere Universal Steel Lever
Harrow.
strong. Flexible, Durable, with Spring Trip.
In the Deere Universal Steel Lever Harrow we
offer a tool which is entitled to great favor.
One-Section, 30 Tooth Price, $7.00
One-Section, 60 Tooth Price, $13.50
Acme Harrow, No. 23. Two-hoise riding, 6 ft.,
6 in., $15.30.
Standard Spring Tooth, with lever, 15 tooth,
$13.50.
Standard Spring Tooth, with lever, 17 tooth,
$15.00.
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89
New Deere No. 9 Corn and Bean
Planter^ with Fertilizer
Attaciiment.
This Planter has the "ed^e selection" drop prin-
ciple, which gives it the highest possible accuracy
of drop. There are no extra parts required to
change from hilling to drilling, as it is always
ready for either. The automatic reel, carrying
check wire, is simple and effective. The feed on
the fertilizer attachment is positive, and distrib-
utes successfully in almost any condition up to
600 pounds per acre. This attachment allows a
^in layer of soil to cover the seed before the fer-
tilizer is deposited in the furrow, so preventing
contact. Will drop either in hill or drill, and the
automatic throwout prevents waste at end of
rows. Can be furnished both with or without
check rower. Plates are furnished extra for
beans, peas and other seeds.
No. 9 Deere Corn Planter, with check wire, $55.00
If check wire is not wanted, deduct $5.00.
Add for automatic hilling attachment, $2.00.
Eureica No. 2 One-Row
Corn Planter.
Plants corn, beans, peas, beets, onions and tur-
nip seed in hill or drill. Price, $20.00
Deere Steel Cultivators.
Five and Seven Tooth.
The Deere Five-Tooth Cultivator, or Seven-
Tooth as desired, is one of the most useful tools
among the smaller implements in the Deere line,
as its several attachments and great adjustability
adapt it for numberless uses and conditions.
Eauipped with lever expander, and reversible culti-
vator shovels, horse hoes, and gauge wheel. The
machine admits of a variety of work in the close
cultivation of corn, potatoes, tobacco, beets and
othei crops that require similar cultivation.
Deere No. 6— Five-Tooth, with horse hoes,
Price, $5.50
Deere No. 14--Seven-Tooth, with horse hoes.
Price, $6.50
Deere Combined Fourteen Tooth
Steel Cultivator and Harrow.
The Fourteen-Tooth Combined Harrow and Cul-
tivator is fast becoming popular among farmers
and gardeners over the whole country. It thor-
oughly pulverizes but throws no dirt on plants.
Movable teeth permit working close without injury.
Deere No. 20 — Fourteen-Tooth .... Price, $4.80
New Deere Hay Loader.
Merits.
Loads anything from lightest swath
to heaviest windrow and no change
required in going from one class
of work to the other, because
all capacity adjustments are
\ ample and automatic.
The floated gathering cyl-
inder, thickly
studded with
flexible fin-
gers, insures
clean raking
and n o n -
trash gather-
ing; also
saves the me-
chanism from
iiny violent strains.
The working parts move slowly, h^nce draft is
light, machine long-lived, the hay handled softly.
The delivery point is higher and narrower than
that of any other loader, thus loading is easier and
larger loads can be put on.
Follows the mower in any meadow, because it is
ti.e only machine field worthy on rough ground.
Works well in any forage erop.
Price $75.00
Deere Shaker Potato Digger.
This digger has proved so very satisfactory
with us and our customers that it would be use-
less for us to offer any other in competition with
it. It does its work well in places where others
are of no use. Has steel beam, high natural tem-
per steel blade, and is fitted with fender, side
wings, extra wide grate and fore carriage
_ Price $16.50
Potato Hoe, Cambridge, wing, $6.25.
Combination wing and disc, $10.00.
Mower, Johnson. No. 10, lever fold 5 ft., $45.00.
No. 10, lever fold, 6 ft., $47.00.
Rake, Johnson, 8 ft., 24 tooth, $21.00; 9 ft., 28
tooth, $22.50.
Land Rollers. Bunch's, No. 101^, wood, 8 ft. x
2S in., 2 sections, 650 lbs., $21.00. No. 105, steel,
8 ft. X 24 in., 2 sections. 568 lbs., $22.75.
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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
Success Manure Spreader.
Why Should the Wise Buyer Purchase a
Sue cess Manure Spreader?
It has the largest axles of any Spreader on the
market.
It is the only Spreader sold, the frame of which
is constructed of second-growth white ash.
It is driven from tooth ends of the axle, and from
both ^ heels of the machine.
The parts attached to the axle are keyed on.
No set screws are used in holding parts to shafts.
It is the only machine made hcving a beater free-
ing" device. This relieves the cylinder when the
machine is thrown in gear and prevents undue
strain.
It has more superior features than any other
Spreader on the market.
Send for special catalogue, which describes and
illustrates fully.
Equipped with four-inch rear and three-inch
front tires.
No. 21R.— 40-Bu?hel $110.00
No. 22R.— 50-Bushel $115.00
No. 23R.— 70-Bushel $120.00
Empire Broadcast Fertilizer Sower, 8 ft., $45.00.
Davenport Wagon, roller bearing, 5,000 lb. ca-
pacity, $87.50
Cider and Wine Presses.
These presses
are much strong-
er and more dur-
able than those
usually sold. The
Ames are slightly
heavier than the
Keystone. The
"lamit" cider mill
is very strongly
constructed,
nicely finished
and will give sat-
isfaction where
its capacity is
ample.
Size Cage.
Ani«s No. 1 101/2 X SVz
Ames No. 2 12j^ x 12
Ames No. 3 IS x 13
Keystone No. 1 9^ x 10^
Keystone No. 2 12 x 12^
Keystone No. 2^ 12 x 13
Keystone No. 3 15 xl5
Keystone No. 4 16 x 18
Combined Cider Mill and Press.
Weight.
Keystone "lamit" 140 lbs.
Keystone Junior 220 lbs.
Keystone Medium 240 lbs.
Keystone Senior 475 lbs.
Price.
$4.50
5.25
7.50
3.50
4.85
6.00
7.50
14.85
Price.
$10.00
15.00
17.00
22.00
John Deere Pivot Axle
Cultivator.
A general |)urpose cultivator adapted for a very
wide range of work, such as corn, potatoes, tobacco,
beans, cabbage and general truck farming, and for
which greater merit is claimed than can be had in
any other similar tool. It is all steel and malleable,
built to make it substantial, attractive in ai)pear-
ance, with ample strength and tlurability. VVheels
34 inches in diameter. Frame adjustable to culti-
vate rows from 28 to 52 inches in width. By
using center attachments with this cultivator it
can be transformed into a most excellent Riding
Harrow.
No. KA65, with 8 spring trip hoes $34.00
No. KA66, with 8 spring teeth $30.00
Disc hillers and spread
arch, per pair, $3.00.
Keystone Weeders. Ad-
justable, 71/2 ft. round teeth.
Price, $10.00.
Automatic
Corn ^Planter.
Can be regulated as to
depth and amount of seed
planted. Much more work
and with greater regularity
can be done than in the old
way. Price, $1.50
Acme Asparagus
Buncher.
A grreat help to make
bunches uniform and neat.
Price. $1.50.
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91
Planet Jr.'' Farm and Garden
Tools.
A complete catalogue containifig a full line of Planet Jr.
Implements free upon application.
Planet Jr. No. 25 Combined Hill and Drill
Seeder, Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator
and Plow.
As a drill it is almost identical
with the Planet, Jr. No. 4 Drill,
and is thoroughly substantial and
accurate in sowing all kinds of
garden seeds in hills or drills.
As a Wheel Hoe it is identical
with the Planet Jr. No. 12 Double
Wheel Hoe, the vf*ry best machine
On the market. The change
from drill to wheel hoe
takes but a moment.
Price, $13.50. \ $13.50
Planet Jr. No. 4 Combined Seed Drill,
Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow.
This is the most popular
combined tool made. It
combines in a single imple-
ment a first-class hill-drop-
ping seeder, a single wheel
hoe or weeder, a cultivator
and plow. The hopper holds
Price $11.00 ^^^^^^s^ ^^^^ quarts of seed, which can
A.Tt^-ii.. 1 v^^^ sown in continuous rows,
AaDrmonly V^^J^^ or dropped in hills.
«9.00. \ ^^^^ at 4, 6, 8, 12 or 24
inches apart.
The drill is detached and the tool frame substituted by remov
kif but one bolt. It then becomes a single wheel hoe.
Price, $11.00. As a drill only, $9.00
Planet Jr. No. 12 Double Wheel Hoe,
Cultivator and Plow.
The No. 12 runs either astride or be-
tween the rows; kills all the weeds and
leaves the earth in fine shape. Then,
too, it's so easy to work.
The No. 12 has a pair of 6-inch hoes,
a pair of plows for opening or cover-
ing, and a set of 4 all steel cul-
tivator teeth. The tools shown
are what gardeners use most and
others can be added. Price, $7.00
Planet Jr. No. 17 Single Wheel
Hoe, Cultivator and Plow.
For easy gardening, and at the sam«
time clean and perfect gardening, n«
tool is the equal of this No. 17 WheeJ
Iloe. It is suited to all kinds of garden
cultivation and all garden crops. Yon
can do more and better hoeing
with it in one day than you
can do in 3 days with, a hand
hoe. The No. 17 has a pair
of 6-inch hoes, a plow and a set of cultivator teeth, an outfit
sufficient for most garden work. Other attachments can be add-
ed at any time. Price, $5.09
Hand Cultivator.
Hand Cultivator. A handy tool
and should be used in every
garden. Price, $1.25.
New Deere Wheelbarrow
Grass Seeders
Have won for themselves first place among all
kinds of grass seeders. They run easily and sow
evenly. This new seeder is constructed on up-to-
date principles. It has a strong thirty-two inch
steel wheel, which is operated by a device that
engages close to the hub. Price, $8.50.
THE CAHOON HAIVD
BROADCAST SEEDER.
For Sowing ANY Grain
or Grass Seed
THE GUARANTEED STANDARD
SEED SOWER
OF THE WORLD.
It has positive and accurate feea.
Malleable Iron Frame — Steel Hopper
and Gate — Brass Discharger.
Price, $3.00 each.
Tiie Indiana Hand Seed Sower.
This machine runs so easily and smoothly that
the weight of the handle will run the machine.
Equipped with agitator and accurate seed gauge.
The Indiana will sow at a round Wheat or Rye
50 feet; Buckwheat, 45 feet; Flax Seed, Clover and
Millet, 36 feet; Grass Seed, 20 to 36 feet; other
seeds, etc., according to their nature and condition.
Full directions sent wnth each machine.
Price, $1.50
n
THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
The Belcher & Taylor '76 Pattern of A. and B. Swivel Plows.- improved.
The Belcher & Taylor
New Chicopee Plows
Are the very latest improve-
ment in swivel plows. (Will
be ^ ready March 1st) . De-
scription and price upon ap-
pScation.
All of this series of plows made with foot latch attached to standard*.
The steeled metal mould boards have proved superior to every other pat-
tern for durability and ease of draft. The cutters, shifting levers and
wheel straps are made of high carbon steel and will prove durable.
A Plow, with wheel and cutter $11.60
B Plow, with wheel and cutter $11.00
Champion Vegetable
Cutter
Is made with a wrought shaft witk
sections of knives fastened to it
and arranged so that a rotation of
knives are continually passing a bed
knife, cutting always near the cen-
ter shaft, making it cut easy, also
very regular and fine enough for
cattle or sheep.
No. 1. $7.26.
Baldwin Improved American
Fodder and Ensilage Cutter.
This is a standard make of fodder cutters which has been
on the market for upwards of twenty-five yeai* They are
now being built with all the latest improvements. No. 11,
knife 11 inches long, cuts Vi, Va or 1 inch. Price, $23.75.
Other sizes from $13.50 to $75.00.
Lever Feed Cutter.
This style is a simple and durable machine. The device
for adjusting the lever, being removed from the pivot, en-
ables us to have a stationary pivot firmly attached to the
machine and consequently not liable to get loose, as in all
machines where the pivot is adjustable.
No. 1 $8.50 No. 2^ $4.50
No. 2^ $3.75 ' No. 3 $5.75
Lion
Corn Sheller.
This IS one of the most
simple and popular shell-
ers. Made in one size on-
ly and that with separat-
or. Has large heavy bal-
ance wheel. The working parts are held firmly together by
solid shaft boxes. The shafts are steel, the hoppers iron,
with steel spring. Price, $10.00
Style A Sheller, $7.50
The Butler Steel Hand Cart.
Platform, 28 x 32 inches.
Useful for spraying. It
is a great convenience
for handling kegs, boxes,
packages, etc. Can be
used continually around
the farm, dairy, creamery,
garden, lawn, yard or sta-
ble. Light in weight,
great strength and easily
handled. Ij4-inch tire,
plain, $8; with detachable
box, $10. 3-inch tire
plain, $10; with detachable
box, $12.
Triumph No. 8 Lawn Cart.
Body, 27 inches by 42 inches by lOJ^ inches; rack, 38
inches by 53 inches by 8 inches; 3 inch tire steel wheel.
Price, $25.00
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93
Gould's
Pomona
Spray
Pump.
A
Powerful
Sprayer.
All Working
Parts
Bronze.
No
Leather
Packings.
Adjustable
Stroke.
The Pomona and
Fruitall pumps are
the result of long
experience in the manufacture of spray pumps.
They are strictly up-to-date and embody efficien-
cy, durability and convenience. Price, Pomona
Pump only, $14.25; mounted on 50-gal. bbl., $16.50.
Outfit P. A. Pump, mounted, 25 ft. Boston Ter-
rier Hose, 10 ft. extension rod, with shut-off, one
1501 nozzle, $25.00.
If with "Bull Dog" hose deduct 50 cents; if
with "Tiger"' hose, deduct $1.50. If with shut-off
at pump, add $1.00.
Fruitall similar to Pomona, but fastens to chime
of barrel insUad of head, and has two-inch cyl-
inder. Price, pump only, $8.75; with outfit same
as for Pomona, $19.50. Send for s^^ecial catalogue.
The Aquapult or Portable
Hand Force Pump.
Is made entirely of brass, has ball
valves, and is double action, keeping a
steady stream which can be thrown eas-
ily forty feet. It is furnished with three
feet of hose, one straight stream and
one rose nozzle. It will fit into an ordi-
nary bucket and has foot rest to steady
pump. Any length of hose can be used,
and it can thereby be used for spraying
tall trees ' Price, $4.50
Spray Nozzles-
Thc
Vermorel, single, 75c.; Vermorel,
double, $1.35; Vermorel, triple,
$2.00; Bordeaux Nozzle, 75c.
"THE MISTRY, JR^' Fig. 1501.
Does the work of tw^o ordinary
nozzles. Made of brass with
hardened tool steel disc placed in-
to discharge cap and which can be
removed and a new one inserted.
Price for 54-inch pipe $1.00
Extra discs, 60c. doz.
'Friend" nozzle, straight or angle, $1.00.
The Auto Spray Pump.
Light, strong, conven-
ient; adapted to a
great variety of uses.
Seams double lock
joint Pump is brass
and requires but few
strokes to compress
air sufficient to last a
considerable time.
We strongly advise
brass tanks, as the
galvanized steel tank
is the only part which
can give out and may
not easily be replaced.
Dimensions of tank,
21x7 inches. Capaci-
ty, four gallons.
Auto Spray No. 1,
galv. steel tank. $4.50.
Auto Spray No. 1,
brass tank, $6.50.
Two-foot brass ex-
tension rods, 35c. ea.
Elbow connections,
35c. ea.
PATENTED.
LENGTH OF FLAM^ . ^4 FT. 6
The Auto Spray Torch
Is so constructed that a spray of kerosene is kept
burning. With it tent caterpillars can be destroyed
without injury to trees in the least. Price, $1.00.
Lowell Grand Sprayer.
Throws a fine mist spray much further and more
dense than any other similar sprayer. They have
no corks to lose out. The tubes
from pump to tank are straight and
made of brass. The pump barrel is
twenty inches long,
Style Nos. 4 and 5
Lowell Grand
Sprayers.
two inches longer than
any other kind.
No. 101. Glass tank $0.75
No. lOlB. Glass tank 50
No. 104. Tin tank 40
No. 105: Galvanized tank SO
No. 104E. Tin 30
No. 108. Dust Blow 75
No. 112. Single tube, tin 50
No. 115. Continuous, tin 75
No. 116. Continuous, galvanized 85
No. 117. Continuous, brass 1.00
Improved Brass Syringes.
Length of Barrel, 143^ in.; diam,lx% Of Varying siz-
' 1^=— -es applicable to
greenhouse, con-
servatory or igar-
den purposes. A. 12x1 inch. $2.25; B, 14x1 inch,
$2.75; C. 14xlM inch. $3.50; D, 16^1% inch, $4.50
94
THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
Champion
X.EX>GE1TT'S
DRY POWDER OR PARIS GREEN GUN
With Tubes, POWdei*
Nozzles. Q„„_
High gear
and light run-
ning, will dust
two rows po-
tatoes at a
time. C o m -
ete for high
or low work.
Price, $8.00.
Little Giant Duster.
Distributes any dry powder, Paris green, etc., to per-
fection. The machine keeps the poison at a safe
distance from the operator. Can dust potato vines
as fast as you walk, two rows at a time. Reservoir
holds nearly 1 quart of powder. Weight of machine,
six pounds. Price $6.00
The Hotchiiiss Gun.
Is a perfect working machine, made with a wooden
case. It is strong, yet very light, and distributes
evenly. Price, $4.00
Dusting Bellows.
Will blow any dry powder. They are strong,
durable and efficient. Price, 75c.
Lowell Dust Blow.
Works like a Lowell sprayer, but blows pow-
der instead of liquid. The most handy small tool
for dusting with powder, particularly Bug Death,
Hellebore, Persian Insect Powder, Sulphur, etc.
Price, 75c.
Dickey
Duster,
25c.
Jumbo Powder Gun.
A small device for blowing
insect powder. Holds two
ounces. Price, 20c.
Cyclone Powder Gun.
The same as Jumbo except in
size. Holds one ounce. ^
Price, 10c.
Eureka Fumigator.
No. 1, Holds V2 pk. stems, $1.00
No. 2, Holds 1 pk. stems, 1.50
No. 3, Holds V2 bu. stems, 2.50
No. 4, Holds ^ bu. stems, 3.00
Elastic Plant
Sprinklers.
Three sizes. Price, 4 oz.,
50c.; 7 oz., 65c.; 12 oz., 85c.
Waters^ Improved
Tree Pruner.
Enables operator, standing
on the ground to remove
branches many feet above
his head. They are exceed-
ingly useful and economical
for the removal of water
sprouts and for cutting back
leading shoots in tall trees.
Price, 4 ft, 75c.; 6 ft., 80c.;
8 ft., 85c.; 10 ft, 90c.; 12 ft,
$1.00; 14 ft., $1.10; 16 ft..
$1.25. Extra knives, 25c. ea..
$2.50 per doz.
Pruning Shears.
Only good shears.
No. 4665 $0.35
No. 2 50
No. 750 50
No. 6505 55
No. 4771 75
No. 4773 1.10
No. 4770, ladies 1.00
No. 2, French 1.00
No. 541, grape .25
Kelly Picking. .50
Hedge Shears.
Imported English.
Plain 9 inch, $1.50;
with notch for cut-
ting branches, $1.75.
Lopping Shears
Are economically used
for the removal of
branches too large for the or-
dinary pruning shears, being
much quicker than the saw.
Price, 24 in. handle, $1.90.
30 in. handle, $1.90.
Grass, 3074E, 75c.
Grass. 357, 40c.
Little Giant Grass Hook',
40c.
Pruning Saws.
Keystone Disston Saw.
Double edged, 12 in., 70c.; 14
in., 72c.; 16 in., 75c.; 18 in..
85c.; 20 in., $1.00.
The Forest Pruning Saw
(without pole), polished steel
frame socket handle. 14 in.
blade. Price, $1.40
fPotat<^ Knife.
Humphrey's Concaved and
Curved. The potato can be
cut easier, faster and better.
Price, 25c.
Grafting Blade.
One piece of forged steel —
practical, compact, conven-
ient. The best made tool for
tree work. Price, each, 50c.
Cut represents half size.
Trowbridge's Grafting
Wax. 10c. per 14-lb.; 15c.
per ^-Ib.; 25c. per lb.
Border,
$2.50.
Border,
$2.75.
Lawn,
$3.00.
Lawn,
$2.50.
No. 104.
N^. 105.
No. 1062.
No.
FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
95
Garden Hose.
Conservatory Brand Hose. The highest brand
of multiple fabric garden hose, made of seamless
rubber tubing, seven plies of closely woven light
duck, well frictioned, and a rubber cover.
Price in 25 or 50-foot lengths, 18c. per foot.
Boston Terrier. The construction is the same
as our Conservatory brand, but the quality of
material is not quite so high grade; hence we are
able to offer the hose at a lower price. It is ex-
cellent hose and will stand the highest pressure.
Boston Terrier gives perfect satisfaction wherever
used. Price, in 25 or 50-foot lengths, 15c. per foot.
Leader. A five-ply grade of hose that will give
as good service as any hose would at an equal
price. Adapted to low pressures. Price in 25 or
SO-foot lengths, 10c per foot.
Spray Pump Hose.
One-half inch. We offer grades only that have
been carefully made and especially for that pur-
pose.
"Boston Terrier" Per 100 ft., $17.00
"Bull Dog" Per 100 ft., 15.00
"Tiger" Per 100 ft., 11.00
For less than 25 ft., add 2c. per ft. Cut only in
multiples of 5.
All Iron Hose Reel.
Holds 100 feet ^-inch hose. Has corrugated
drum. Price $3.00.
Berger Hose Reel, $2.25.
Watering Pots.
Quirt. HeavvTin. Galv. Reed XX
1 $ .18
2 .20
3 .25
4 ^30 $ .45 $ .55
6 .35 .50 .70
8 .45 .60 .85
10 .55 .70 .95
12 .80 1.05
16 .90 1.15
French. Long small spout. 1 qt., 30c.; 2 qt., 35c.
Wotherspoon Watering Pots. Extra heavy and
long spout, for greenhouse use.
Round. Oval.
8 quart S2.00 $2.40
10 quart 2.25 2.60
12 quart 2.60 3.00
I barrow is reinforced and braced, making it light
and especially strong. .
Price, No. 1, $4.00; No. 2, $5.00; No. 3, $6.50.
Buch's Garden Barrow, $3.50.
Canal Barrow, full bolted, $2.25.
Twin Comet
Lawn
Sprinkler.
The nozzle and
tips on the ends of
the arms are ad-
justable and can be
^ set so as to sprinkle
/^^^'^^^^""^ desired space.
\ \ Will sprinkle four
/ %\ >^ times as great an
/ i\ area as any other
^igj^ \ sprinkler made.
Best results with
good pressure.
Price, $5.00
Fountain Lawn Sprinkler.
i Very simple and practical. Can be drawn
I over the lawn on the hose without detaching,
I and keeps right side up. Price $1.00 each.
! "Elgin" Lawn Sprinkler. One of the best even
' under low pressure. A perfect spray. Price, 50c.
Eagle Garden Barrow.
Made from the best seasoned timber. The
end of the bottom is cut into the back sill, thus
preventing the splitting or breaking of the bot-
tom boards. The wheel has a cast-iron hub with
white oak or ash spokes and rims. The axle
is wrought iron, with turned arbors. The whole
Rakes^
Hoes^ Spades
and Shovels.
Wood Rakes (Stead-
man), 12 tooth, 30c.; 24 tooth, 40c. ^
Steel Garden Rakes, 12 tooth, SOc; 14 tooth.
55c.; 16 tooth, 60c.; 18 tooth, 65c.
Bow Handle Steel Garden Rakes, 14 tooth, 65c.
Steel Spades and Shovels, long or short hdls., 75c
Oliver Ames Shovels and Spades, $1.25.
Steel Hoes (Ely's). Shank, 5 mch, 35c.; 6, 65^,
7, 7y2, 8 and 85^ inch, 40c.
Socket, 7, 73^, 8 and 8H inch, 45c.
Spading Forks, long and short handles, 4 tine.
75c., 80c.. and 85c.; 5 tine, 95c. and $1.00.
96
THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
Light, for Frail Plants. Plant Stakes. Heavy, or Dahlia Stakes.
Each.
Dor.
lOQ.
$ .08
$ .90
$7.00
.07
.80
6.00
.06
.65
5.00
.05
50
4.00
.04
.40
3.00
.03
.30
2.00
.02
.15
1.00
6 FT.
S FT,
4 FT,
3>^FT.
— <b
3 FT. ^5>
1>il
2FT.
taper to the top, and are painted green.
Cane Stakes, Bamboo.
From five to twelve feet in length, but easily
cut to any desired. 5-8 ft., per doz., 20c.; per 100,
$1.25; per 1,000, $9.00. 8-12 ft., per doz., 50c.; per
100, $2.50; per 1,000, $15.00.
Cedar Bean Poles.
Good quality, straight and sharpened. Price
per dozen, 50c.; per 100, $3.50.
Better quality, eight to ten feet, large and
straight, sharpened. Per doz., 75c.; per 100, $5.00.
Selected, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Flower and Vine Trellis.
1}4 feet high . . . .$ .15 5 feet high $ .85
2 feet high 25 6 feet high 1.00
3 feet high 40 7 feet high 1.25
4 feet high 60 8 feet high 1.35
Garden and Pot Labels^ Painted
Dor. 100 1000
45^ inch $ .05 $ .20 $1.00
6 inch 06 .25 1.25
8 inch 10 .50
10 inch 15 .70
12 inch 20 .90
Tree Labels^ Painted.
Tree Labels, Painted. Notched and copper
wired, 20c. per 100; $1.50 per 1,000.
Improved Copper Tree Label. Size 1, 15c
per doz.; $1.00 per 100. Size 2, 20c. per doz.
$1.50 per 100.
Each.
Doz.
lot.
$ .15
$1.50
$12.00
.12
1.25
10.00
.10
1.00
R no
08
.85
7.00
.07
.75
6.00
, etc.
They are
round.
Diamond
Hand fVeedtr
Shuffle Hoe.
6 in. 7 in. Sin.
40c. 45c. 50c.
Diamond Hand Weeder.
Price, each, 5c.; per doz., 50c.
Hazelton Weeder.
Price, each, 25c.
Exoelsior Weeding Hook.
This implement can be used to
great advantage among small and
tender plants. Price, each, 5c.
Garden Trowels.
No. 215, 10c. ; No. 214, 15c.; No. 212, 20c.; No.
211, 35c.; Hoe Trowel, 35c.; Bulb Trowel, 50c.;
Transplanting Trowel, 10c.
Cleveland Lawn Weeder.
This little device gets at the
root of the evil and removes it
bodily. Price, 50c.
Dibber.
35c. and 50c.
LANGS
HAND
WEEDER
TOOL
Perfect Fruit Picker.
Galvanized steel wire, at-
taches to pole of any length.
Price without pole, 25c.; price
of pole, 15c. to 25c
''Out o'Sight'' Mole Teap.
The secret of mole catching is a good trap and
to know their habits. Full information sent with
each trap. Price, each, 75c
FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
97
The New Model Mole Trap.
This trap is made of all malleable iron and
itccl; it has eight needles in the pin plates. It is
light, neat, durable. Price, each, $1.50.
The Reddick Mole Trap.
This is a $1.00 trap, practical and effectual;
jfalvanized throughout to prevent rust.
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COPPER CASE.
REDDICK MOLE TRAP.
Thermometers.
We carry in stock a complete line of ther-
mometers suitable for use in a greenhouse, poul-
try and general work.
Hot-bed. In two styles. Price $1.50.
Incubator and Brooder. Pi ice, 55c., 45c.
Maximum and Minimum. Price, $1.25, $2.75.
Japanned Tin Cases. Seven-inch, 10c.; cig^ht-
inch, 12c.; ten-inch, 15c.
Different styles for general use, 20c., 25c., 35c.,
50c. each.
Putty Bulb.
Price, $1.00 each.
Garden Reels.
Japanned (2 arms),
small size, 50c. each.
Japanned (2 arms),
large size, 75c. each.
Galvanized (4 arms),
heavy, $2.00 each.
Garden Line.
100 ft., 50c.
PUTTY BULB.
Jute Tying Twine.
2 or 3-ply, 10c. per ball; 15c. per pound.
Van Reyper's Peerless Glazier Point.
Made of steel wire and galvanized. Made in
three sizes— No. 1, 2, 2^. Price per box of
i 1,000, 60c.; lots of 5,000 by express, 55c. per
I 1,000. Pincers for driving the points, 50c.
I Hot-Bed Sasii.
I 3 ft., 2 in.x6 ft. Open, $1.00; glazed $2.25,
i Painted one coat.
I Mastica.
I For glazing greenhouses, sashes, etc. Elastic,
adhesive and easy to apply. Far superior to
putty. One gallon will cover about 300 running
feet, one side. Per gallon, $1.35; 5 gallons, $6.00;
10 gallons and over, $1.20 per gallon. Machines
for applying Mastica, $1.25 each.
Burlap Hot-Bed Mats.
Heavy Burlap exterior with wool filling, secure-
j ly quilted and bound. An excellent winter cover-
j ing for hot-beds, cold frames, in fact, anything
requiring a heavy mat covering for winter pro-
tection. 76yi76 inches. $1.25 each; $14.00 per dor-
No. 2. duck one side, $1.50 each; $17.00 per dor.
Raffia.
For tying plants, budding, etc. Raffia is supe-
rior to twine for bunching asparagus, celery,
radish, cress, etc. Per pound, 20c-
Raffia for fancy work, making hats, Indian
baskets, etc. Per pound, 20c-
Colored Raffiia for making baskets and all
kinds of fancy work. Different colors. 10c. p«r
large bunch. Per pound, 60c. Cuba bass, 20c.
per pound.
Raffia Needles. Sizes 14, 15, 16, 20 and 25.
25c. per pkg.; 2 needles, 5c.
98
FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
Wire Stands for Plants.
No. 1. 27 inches high. Shelf 33 inches long, 8
inches wide, $2.25.
No. 2. 27 inches high. Shelf 36 inches long, 10
inches wide, $2.75.
Styles Nos. 3 and 4 have 2 shelves.
No. 3. 27 inches high by 18 inches deep. Shelves
33 inches long, 8 inches wide. Height between
shelves, 8 inches. $3.25.
No. 4. 27 inches high by 21 inches deep.
Shelves 36 inches long, 10 inches wide. Height
between shelves, 8 inches. $4.00.
Styles Nos. 5 and 6 have 3 shelves.
No. 5. 36 inches high by 24 inches deep.
Shelves 33 inches long, 8 inches wide. Height
between shelves, 8 inches. $4.00.
No. 6. 36 inches high by 30 inches deep.
Shelves 36 inches long, 10 inches wide. Height
between shelves, 8 inches. $5.00.
Rustic Hanging Baslcets.
9 inch $1.50
10 inch 2.00
Wire Hanging Baslcets.
Painted Green.
8 inch $ .15
10 inch 20
12 inch 25
14 inch 30
Galvanized.
8 inch
9 inch
10 inch
12 inch
.15
.20
.25
.30
^'Neponsef Paper Flower Pots.
Size.
Per lOo
Per looo
$ .25
$2.42
2y,
.30
2.78
3
.45
3.82
2>%
.60
5.24
4
.80
6.60
5
1.20
10.96
6
1.65
14.68
Standard
Per 1000
In. Dis. 30^ Doz. Ea.
2 $ 8.00 $.08 $.01
11.00 .10 .01
14.00
17.00
22.00
40.00
!60.00
100.00
2^
3
4
5
6
7
.14
.16
.20
.36
.55
.90
Flower Pots.
Per 100
In. Dis. 30^
8 $14.00
9 20.00
27.00
36.00
50.00
14 100.00
15 150.00
16 200.00
10
11
12
Doz.
$1.25
1.80
2.50
3.25
4.50
9.00
12.90
18.00
Ea.
$.12
.16
.25
.30
.40
.80
1.20
1.65
Saucers.
Per looo
Inches.
Dis, 30 percent
Doz.
Each.
3^
$14.00
$ .14
$ .02
4
18.00
.18
.02
5
22.50
.22
.02
6
30.00
.30 '
.03
7
40.00
.35
.04
8
60.00
.55
.05
9
80.00
.75
.D7
Per 100
Dis. 30 per cent
10
$10.00
$ .90
$ .08
11
12.00
1.10
.10
12
15.00
1.35
.12
14
25.00
2.25
.20
15
30.00
2.70
.25
16
35.00
3.15
.35
RTr- White Cedar Tubs.
Painted Green, with Feet.
No. 1. \Zy2 inches diameter $1.15
No. 2. 15 " 1.50
No. 3. 16 " 1.85
No. 3H. 18 " " 2.45
No. 4. 21 " 2.65
No. 5. 24 " " 3.45
Extra Heavy White Cedar.
Painted Green, with Feet.
No. 0. 27 inches diameter $5.50 each
No. 1. 25 " " 4.95 "
No. 2. 23
No. 3. 21
4.40 "
3.85 "
Wrought Iron
Pot Brackets.
No. 1, holds 5 inch pot, 30c.
No. 2, holds 6 inch pot, 35c.
No. 3, holds 7 inch pot., 40c.
A variety of other kinds
from 5c. to 75c.
FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
99
Fibre Ware Flower Pot Saucers.
Inch
Crates Contain
Per ICO
Per doz.
Each
4
100
$10.30
$1.25
$ .11
5
100
10.60
1.30
.11
6
100
11.00
1.35
.11
7
100
12.00
1.45
.13
8
100
13.00
1.60
.14
9
50
14.40
1.75
.15
10
50
15.00
1.85
.16
12
25
18.00
2.20
.19
14
12
24.00
2.95
.25
16
12 .
42.00
5.10
.45
18
12
48.00
5.80
.50
^Fibre Ware Rolling Stands.
Outside diameter.
12 inches
14 inches
16 inches
18 inches
20 inches
22 mches
Will take pot of
diam. at bottom.
10 inches
11 inches
13 inches
15 inches
17 iuches
20 inches
Each
$ .50
.60
.75
.85
l.OC
U5
Price-List of Florists' Vases.
Order
Dim'n's
by No. in.
Per
only
ins'd
doz.
Each
0
8 xl3
$6.60
$ .60
1
5^/^x10
5.70
.50
2
4i/^x 9
5.00
.45
3
4x6
4.20
.40
4
3x4^
3.30
.30
00
9 x22
25.00
2.10
000
9 x29
33.00
2.80
01
7 x20
14.40
1.30
11
5^/4x18
6.60
.60
.22
41^x15
5.70
.50
33
4 xl2
5.00
.45
44
3x9
4.20
.40
Indurated Fibre
Ware.
HI) Star Pail. 12 quart, 30c.
each.
Ladies' Fibre Pails, 25c.
Fish^ Fish Globes
and Aquaria.
All sizes. Prices from
10c. up.
For the Birds.
Holden's Bird Books.
25c. each.
Best Sicily Canary Seed.
Per qt, 15c.; 2 qt., 25c.
Best Mixed Canary
Bird Seeds. Price per
qt., 15c.; 2 qts., 25c.
German Rape. Price per qt., 15c.; 2 qts., 25c.
Mixed Parrot. Price per qt., I5c.; 2 qts., 25c.
Millet, American. Price per qt., 10c. ; 3 qts., 25c.
Hemp Seed. Price per qt., 10c. ; 3 qts., 25c.
Sunflower Seed. Price per qt., 10c. ; 3 qts., 25c.
Maw Seed Price per lb., 25c.
Padda or UnhuUed Rice Price per qt., 15c-
Mocking Bird Food Price per bottle, 25c.
Meal Worms Price per 100, 50c.
Canary Powder or Song Restorer. Bottle, 25c.
Piatt's Bird Tonic Price per bottle, 2Sc.
Peter's Treat. Per roll, 10c. ; doz. rolls, $1.00
Bird Gravel Price per qt. box., 5c.
Cuttle Fish. Price each, 3c.; 2 for 5c.; lb., 50c.
Peas. Round, white for pigeons.
Price per qt., 10c. ; per bu., $1.75
For the Dog and Cat.
Cero Meto Dog Bread, per pkg., 25c.; $5.50 per
100 lbs.
Canned Meat, 3 lbs., 25c.
Austin's Dog Bread.
We handle th-s in large quantities, buying sev-
eral tons a year, so we can sell it at a less
price than grocers who only handle it in pack-
ages. Price per lb., 8c.; 4 lbs., 25c.; 17 lbs., $1.00;
$5.50 per 100 lbs.
Puppy Bread. Put up one pound in a pack-
age, 10c. , or three for 25c.
Austin's Cat Bread. 10c. T^er package.
Old Grist Mill Dog Bread.
Price— 4 lbs., 25c.; 17 lbs., $1.00; $5.50 per
100 lbs.
Puppy Bread. 10c. per package.
Old Grist Mill Cat Bread. 10c. per package.
Roto Salt Cakes
are made from the
finest table salt and
guaranteed free from
impurities of any
kind. Horses and
cattle are intelligent
animals; they know
when they require
salt and how much.
Put the salt where
they can get it, but
salt should never be
mixed with the feed
or thrown into the
manger. There is an
obvious disadvantage m
to this, as the animals i^^Biiri'
have to take salt,
whether they want it
or not. The govern-
ing instinct of nature may better regulate quantity.
The feeders or containers for ROTO
CAKES may be fastened to the wall of any sta-
ble. There is sufficient open space to permit the
animal licking from the under side of this salt
cake all that it requires, and there will be no
wast€ or excess of salt consumed, as is the in-
evitable result where placed in the manger.
THE ROTO FEEDER is made of stone ware,
exceedingly strong and simple.
Roto Salt Cakes, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.
Roto Feeder, 20c. each; $2.25 per doz.
100
THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY'S
WIRE^ IRON AND STONE GOODS.
Flower Bed and Lawn Guard.
Constructed of heavy galvanized steel wire.
"Cyclone" is crinkled and galvanized before
weaving. "Wright" is smooth wire and galvan-
ized after weaving. Prices are per linear foot.
"Cyclone" 12 inch 7c.
18 inch 8c.
24 inch 10c.
"Wright** 16 inch 10c.
22 inch 12c.
Trellis or Arch Wire.
"Cyclone" 18 inch 6c.
24 inch 7c.
30 inch 9c.
-^Wright" 13 inch 10c.
19 inch 12c.
**Cyclonc" L. Extra Fence. 40 inch, 12c.
The Glen Adjustable Tree
Guard.
Very durable, sub-
stantial and attrac-
tive. They are firm-
ly riveted to four
(instead of three
collars as shown in
cut) with special
. ornamental rivets,
f l\ which add greatly to
I a| their beauty and
i U strength. They are
made in halves to be
bolted together, with
holes arranged to
give a three-inch ad-
justment on each
side. These guards
can be made to order
in any desired height
and diameter, and
are carried in stock
in the sizes below:
9 in. diam., 5 ft. 6
in. high. Price $1.50.
9 in. diam., 6 ft.
high. Price $1.75.
Ft£^. i8.
The Hartman
Wire Tree Guard.
Made of heavy Steel Rods, galvan-
ized. They are light and graceful m
appearance, do not shade the tree
from the sun, will not harbor insects,
can be easily removed. It is as dur-
able as a heavy, expensive
wrought iron guard, as neat in appearance and
costs much less.
8 in. diameter, 5 ft., 6 in. high; price $1,35. 8
in. diameter, 6 ft, high; price, $1.50.
CALLA
BOUQUET
HOLDER.
TULIP
BOUQUET
HOLDER.
IRON CHAIR— $4.75.
Galla Bouquet Holder.
Green. Prices — No. 0, 25c.; No. 1, 35c.
Galvanized. Prices — No. 0, 35c.; No, 1, 50c
Tulip Bouquet Holder.
Green. Prices— No. 4, 20c. ; No. 5, 25c.; No. 6, 30c
Galvanized. Prices — No, 4, 25c.; No. 5, 35c.;
No. 6, 40c.
Large Vases. White and Bronze. $1.00 each.
Lawn and Cemetery Urns.
Iron. All our iron
urns are equipped
with patent reservoir,
which prevents the soil
from drying, as is the
case with other iron
urns. They are made
in many styles and siz-
es, ranging from $5,00
to $50.00.
Artificial Stone is an
absorbent, therefore it
is better adapted for
growing plants than
any other material, as
it retains the moisture
for a longer time.
Prices range from $3.50
up, according to style
and size. Special cir-
cular on applicsition.
NO. 21 STONE.
Diameter 23 inckes.
Height 37 inckes.
Price $9.60.
THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY, - NEW HAVEN, CONN.
POULTRY AND PIGEON SUPPLIES^
A Few Necessities
for tlie Poultry Yard.
Climax Egg Malcer,
2% lbs., 25c; 10 pkgs. for $2.00.
Punches for marking the webb of chicks,
Post paid, 40c,
Double Clinch Bands, Post paid, I5c per doz.:
25c for 25; 40c for 50; 65c for 100.
Climax Lice Powder, 25c; 5Cc and $i.oo.
Climax Guaranteed Roup Cure,
50c size postpaid for 45c; $1.00 size postpaid for 90c-
Conkey's Roup Cure, 50c and $i.00 per pkg.
Charcoal, in 3 sizes, 5 lb. carton, 25c.
Egg Testers, set on any lamp, 25c; postpaid, 35c.
Incubator Thermometers,
55c; postpaid, 60c.
Brooder Thermometers, 45c; postpaid, 50c.
Davis Chick Founts, to hold any bottle or fruit
jar, 25c each; by express 5 for $1.00.
Cyphers or Conkey's Poultry Remedies.
25c postpaid.
We sell Cyphers Standard Incubators,
Brooders and Poultry Houses, Aspha.lt
Roo&ng, etc. Complete illustrated cata-
logues mailed on request.
Anise 38
Artichoke 9
Asparagus 9, 46
Asparagus Roots ... 9
Balm 38
Barley 7, 40
Beans, Bush,
3, 10, 11, 12
Beans, Pole 12
Beets 12, 13
Borage 38
Broccoli 14 I
Broom Corn 39
Brussels Sprouts... 14^
Buckwheat 40 !
Cabbage 3, 14, 15 ;
Canada Field Peas, I
30, 39 I
Caraway 38 j
Cardoon 15 !
Carrots 15 I
Catnip 38 j
Cauliflower ] 6
CONTENTS.
VEGETABLE SEEDS.
Celeriac 16
Celery 4, 16, 17
Chervil 16
Chicory IC
Chives 17
Chufas 17
Clover Seeds 43
Collards 18
Coriander 38
Corn, Field 18
Corn, Popping 18
Corn, Roasting .... 18
Corn, Sweet. . 4, 18, 19
Corn Salad 20
Cow Peas 39
Cress or Peppergrass 20
Cress, Water ...... 20
Cucumber 20, 21
Dandelion 21
Dill 88
Egg Plant 22
Endive 22
Fennel . 22, 38
PAGE
Flax 39
Garlic Sets 22
Gourds 57
Grains 40
Grass Seeds .... 41, 42
Hemp 39
Herbs 38
Horehound 38
Kaffir Corn 39
Kale 22, 23
Kohl-Rabi 23
Lawn Grass Seed. . . 41
Lavender 38, 60
Leek 23
Lettuce 23, 24
Lupins Lutea 39
Mangel Wurtzel 13
Marrows 6, 35
Martynia 25
Melon, Citron 26
Melon, Musk, 5, 24, 25
Melon, Water . . 25, 26
Millets 42
PAGE
Mushroom Spawn.. 26
Mustard 26
Nasturtium. . 27, 63, 64
Novelties 3 — 8
Oats 40
Okra 27
Onion 28"
Onion Sets 28
Parsley 27
Parsnip 27
Peas 5, 29, 30, 39
Peppers 30
Potatoes 31
j Pumpkin 32
j Radish 5, 32, 33
i Rape 33
Rhubarb 33
Rue 38
I Ruta Bagas 6, 37, 38
i Rye 40
I Saffron 38
Sage 38
Salsify 33
PAGE
Soja Bean 39
Sorrel 33
Speltz 40
Spinach 34
Squash 34, 35
Sugar Cane 39
Summer Savory ... 38
Sunflower 39, 58
Sweet Basil 38
Sweet Fennel 38
Sweet Marjoram... 38
Tarragon 38
Thyme 38
Tobacco 35
Tomato 36, 37
Turnip 37, 38
Vegetable Plants... 85
Vegetable Seeds. 9 — 38
Vetches 39
Wheat 7, 39, 40
Witloof 38
Wormwood 38
FLOWER SEEDS.
PAGE
Abronia 44
Abutilon 44
Acacia 44
Acroclinium 44 |
Adonis 44 i
Ageratum 44 I
Agrostemma 45
Alyssum, Sweet ... 45
Amaranthus 45 |
Ampelopsis 45 i
Antirrhinum 45
Aquilegia 45, 53 |
Aristolochia 46 j
Auricula 48 |
Asparagus 46
Asperula 46
Aster 8, 46, 47, 70
Balloon Vine 48
Balsam 48
Balsam Apple . . 48, 62
Bartonia 48
Begonia 48
Bellis Perennis 49
Brachycome 49
Briza Maxima 49
Browalia 49
Cacalia 49
Calandrinia 49
Calceolaria 49
Calendula 49
Calliopsis 50, 53
Campanula 50
Bulbs.
PAGE
Amaryllis Johnsoni, 74
Begonias 74
Caladium 76
Canna 74, 75,50
Cinnamon Vine ... 78
Crinum 75
Dahlia 75, 76
Gladioli 76,77
Lilies ... 77, 78, 79, 80
Tuberose 77
Madeira Vine 77
Pancratium 77
Plants, ShrubSy
Trees.
Althea 82
Ampelopsis 81
Apple 83
Arbor Vitae 82
Aristolochia 81
Bignonia 81
Blackberries 84
California Privet . . 82
Cherries 84
Calycanthus 82
Clematis 81
Currants 84
Deutzia 82
Dielytra 78
Exochorda 82
Forsythia 82
Fringe Smoke Tree. . 82
PAGE !
Canary Bird Flower 50 I
Candytuft 50 |
Canna 50, 74, 75
Canterbury Bells... 50
Carnation 51
Castor Oil Beans,
51, 68, 69
Celosia 51
Centaurea 51, 52
Chrysanthemum ... 52
Cineraria 52
Clarkia 52
Cleome 52
Clianthus 53
Coboea 53
Cockscomb 51, 53
Coleus 53
Columbine 45, 53
Convolvulus 53, 63
Coreopsis 50, 53
Cornflower 51
Cosmos 8, 53, 54
Cucumis 54
Cyclamen 54
Cypress Vine 54
Dahlia 54, 75, 76
Daisy 49, 54
Datura 54
Delphinium .... 55, 60
Dianthus 55
Digitalis 55
PAGE
Dracena 56
Dusty Miller 52
Edelweiss 56
Eschscholtzia 5fi
Euphorbia 56
Everlastings,
44, 56, 57, 68
Feverfew 56
Flower Seeds.. 44 — 73
Forget-me-not . . 56, 63
Gaillardia 56
Geranium 56
Gilia 57
Globe Amaranth.... 57
Gnaphalium 56
Godetia 57
Gourds ■. . . 57
Grasses 57
Gypsophila 58
Helianthus 58
Helichrysum 58
Heliotrope 58
Hibiscus 58, 59
Hollyhock 59
Humulus 59
Hyacinth Bean .... 59
Ice Plant 59
Impatiens Sultani.. 59
Ipomea 60, 53
Kenilworth Ivy .... 60
Kochia 60
PAGE
Kudzu Vine 60
Lantana 60
Larkspur 60, 55
Lathyrus 60
Lavender 60, 38
Linum 61
Lobelia 61
Lupinus 61
Lychnis 61
Marigold ... 49, 61, 62
Maurandia , 61
Marvel of Peru 62
Mignonette 62
Mimosa 62
Mimulus 62
Mina Lobata 62
Moon Flower . . 62, 60
Mormordica 62
Morning Glory,
63, 53, 60
Myosotis 63
Myrsiphyllum . . 63, 70
Nasturtium ..63,64,27"
Nemophila 64
Nicotiana 64
Nigella 64
Pansy 64, 65
Passiflora 64
Petunia 66
Phlox 66
Physalis Francheti. 67
MISCELLANEOUS.
PAGE
Funkia 78
Golden Glow 78
Gooseberries 84
Grape Vines 83
Grasses, Ornamental 80
Hemlock 82
Hollyhocks 78
Honeysuckle 81
Horse Chestnut ... 82
Hydrangea 82
Ivy, English 81
Japan Quince 82
Lilac 82
Peach 84
Pears 84
Peony 78
Phlox, Hardy 79
Plum 84
Quince 84
Raspberries 84
Rhododendrons .... 82
Roses 80, 81
Roses, Climbing ... 81
Snowball 82'
Spiraea 82
Spruce 82
Stokesia Cyanea. ... 79
Strawberries 84
Tritoma 79
Vegetable Plants and
Roots 85
Weigelia 82
Wistaria 81
Tools.
PAGE
Asparagus Buncher, 90
Barrows 95
Baskets, Hanging... 98
Bean Poles 96
Bee Supplies . .Cover 3
Bird Supplies 99
Bouquet Holder ...100
Brackets 98
Canes 96
Carts 92
Chairs 100
Corn Planters . . 89, 90
Cutters 92
Cultivators. . . 89, 90, 91
Dibber 96
Dog Food 99
Fertilizers 87
Fertilizer Sowers . . 90
Fibre Ware 99
Florists' Vases .... 99
Fruit Pickers 96
Fumigators .... 86, 94
Fungicides . . 85, 86, 87
Garden Line 97
Garden Reel 97
Glazier's Points. ... 97
Grafting Knife 94
Grafting Wax 94
Grass Hooks 95
Harrows 88
Hay Loader 89
PAGE
Hoes 95
Horse Hoes 88
Hose 95
Hose Reels 95
Hot Bed Mats 97
Hot Bed Sash .... 97
Insecticides ..85,86,87
Knives 94
Labels 96
Lawn Mowers, Cover 2
Lawn Vases 100
Manure Spreader.. 90
Mastica 97
Mole Traps 96, 97
Mower 89
Needles 97
Nozzles 93
Planet, Jr., Imp 91
Plant Stakes 96
Plant Stands 98
Plows 88, 92
Potato Diggers 89
Potato Knife 94
Pots 98
Poultry Supplies ...100
Powder Guns 94
Presses, Cider and
Wine 90
Pruning Knife .... 94
Pumps 93
Putty Bulb 97
Rakes 89, 95
Raffia 97
PAGE
Polyanthus 68
Poppy 67,56
Portulaca 67
Primrose 68
Primula 67, 68
Pyrethrum 68
Rhodanthe 68
Ricinus ..... 68, 69,51
Rudbeckia 69
Salpiglossis 69
Salvia 8, 69
Scabiosa 69
Schizanthus 69
Shasta Daisy 54
Silene 69
Smilax 70, 63
Solanum 70
Stevia 70
Stocks 70
Stokesia 70, 52
Sunflower 58
Sweet Peas . . 8, 71, 72
Sweet Sultan 51
Sweet William .... 72
Thunbergia 72
Valerian 73
Verbena 73
Vinca 73
Wall Flower 73
Wild Flower Garden, 73
Zinnia 73
PAGE
Rollers 1, 88
Rolling Stands 99
Root Cutter 92
Rubber Hose 95
Salt, Agricultural... 87
Salt, Cattle 99
Saucers 98, 99
Seed Drill 88,91
Seed Sower 91
Shears 94
Shellers, Corn 92
Shovels 95
Shuffle Hoe 96
Sowers 94
Spades 95
Spading Forks .... 95
Sprayers 93
Sprinklers 94, 95
Syringes 93
Thermometers 97
Tree and Lawn
Guards 100
Tree Labels 96
Tree Pruners 94
Tree Tubs 98
Trellises 96,100
Trowels 96
Tying Materials ... 9T
Urns 100
Wagon 9e
Wateriag Pots 95
Weeders 88,90,96
Weed Killer 87
does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once tobe retiSiel ^ ^ responsible for the crop. If the purchaser
ORDER SHEET.
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350:352.354-356 State Sireei, - New Haven, Connecticut.
Date,
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A TABLE
Showing the number of pounds per bushel, quantity usually sown per acre.
Lbs. per
bushel.
Barley, broadcast . 48
Beans, dwarf in drills 60
Beans, pole in hills 60
Beets, in drills
Beets, in drills, Mangel Wurtzel
Broom Corn, in hills
Buckwheat 48
Cabbage, in beds to transplant. 50
Carrot, in drills
Clover, red 60
Clover, white 60
Clover, Alsike 60
Clover, Lucerne or Alfalfa .... 60
Corn, in hills 56
Corn, for soiling 56
Cucumber, in hills
Flax, broadcast 56
Grass, Kentucky Blue 14
Grass, Kentucky Blue, Fancy.. 25
Grass, Orchard 14
Grass, English Rye 20
Grass, Sweet Vernal l2
Grass, Red Top, ChafT 14
Grass, Red Top, Re«-leaned,
Fancy 35
Grass, Rhode Island Bent .... 12
Grass, Timothy or Herd's Grass 45
Grass, Hungarian 48
Grass, Mixed Lawn 20
Hemp 40
Kale 5C
Mustard, broadcast .
Melon, Musk, in hills
50
Quantity usually
sown per acre.
2 to 3 bush.
bush.
10 to 12 qts.
5 to 6 lbs.
4 to 5 lbs.
8 to 10 qts.
1 bush.
'A lb.
3 to 4 lbs.
15 to 20 lbs.
12 to 15 lbs.
10 lbs.
20 lbs.
8 to 12 qts.
3 to 4 bush.
2 lbs.
1 bush.
2 bush.
^ to 1 bush.
3 bush.
2 bush.
IH bush.
1 to 2 bush.
y2 to ^ bush.
1 to 2 bush.
H bush.
H to M bush.
3 to 4 bush.
iy2 bush.
5 lbs.
V2 bush.
2 to 3 lbs.
Lbs. per
bushel.
Melon, Water, in hills
Millet, broadcast 48
Millet, Japanese 32
Oats, broadcast 32
Onion, in drills
Onion, for sets, in drills
Onion Sets, in drills
Parsnip, in drills
Peas, Green Wrinkled 56
Peas, Cow 60
Peas, Round Hard, in drills... 60
Peas, broadcast 60
Potatoes, cut tubers 60
Pumpkin, in hills
Radish, in drills ^.
Rape, Dwarf Essex 50
Rye, Spring, broadcast 56
Rye, Fall, broadcast 56
Sage, in drills
Salsify, in drills
Speltz, Emmer 32
Spinach, in drills
Squash (bush varieties), in hills
Squash (running varieties) . . .
Sugar Cane
Tomato, to transplant
Turnip, in drills 50
Turnip, broadcast 50
Wheat, Spring 60
Wheat, broadcast, Winter 60
Vetch, Spring 60
Vetch, Winter 60
Quantity usually
sown per acre.
3 to 4 lbs.
"AioVA bush.
20 lbs.
2A to 3 bush.
5 to 6 lbs.
30 lbs.
8 to 12 bush.
4 to 6 lbs.
IYa to \Y2 bush.
2 bush.
lA bush.
3 bush.
6 to 10 bush.
4 to 6 lbs.
8 to 10 lbs.
5 to 10 lbs.
1^ to 2 bush.
iy2 to 2 bush.
6 to 8 lbs.
8 to 10 lbs.
1^ to 2 bush.
10 to 15 lbs.
4 to 6 lbs.
3 to 4 lbs.
12 lbs.
Va lb.
1^ to 2 lbs,
Y4 to IH lbs.
2 bush.
2 bush.
2 bush.
1 bush.
The number of plants, trees, etc., required to set an acre.
Distance. Number.
1 ft. by 1 ft 43,560
\A ft. by lA ft 19,360
2 ft. by 2 ft 10,890
2y2 ft. by 21/4 ft 6,970
3 ft. by 1 ft 14,520
3 ft. by 2 ft 7,260
Distance. Number.
3 ft. by 3 ft 4,840
4 ft. by 4 ft 2,722
5 ft. by 5 ft 1,742
6 ft. by 6 ft 1.210
9 ft. by 9 ft 537
12 ft. by 12 ft 302
Distance. Number.
15 ft. by 15 ft 194
18 ft. by 18 ft 134
20 ft. by 20 ft 105
25 ft. by 25 ft 70
30 ft. by 30 f 40
40 ft. by 40 ft. . .' 27
Bee Hives
and Supplies
at Hactory Prices
Root ®} Danzenbaker Hives
Set Up Nailed and Painted, $2.05 to $6.70
HIVE COMPLETE.
SMOKERS, COMB FOUNDATION,
VEILS, ETC.
Special Catalogue on Application.
Send your subscription for
Gleanings in Bee Culture, monthly, pei year $1.00
BEE SUPPLIES. The increasing demand for hives, supers,
sections, fixtures, and everthing necessary for successful bee-keeping has
induced us to provide a large stock of requisites so that we mag be able to
make prompt shipment on all business offered us.
GLOBE BEE VEIL. THE FRANK S. PLATT CO.
FARN.GARDEN/<''FLOWER
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
AND SPRAYING MATERIALS.
BEE AND POULTRY SUPPLIES.
THE FRANK S. f>LATT CO.
350T0356 STATE ST., NEW HAVEN. CONN.
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