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s3ORE than $4,000.00 per day represents the cash enclosed with orders received many days last Spring. With such a record it is my first duty to thank my friends for a trade that reached my highest expectations, and, in the aggregate amount, surpassed any season’s record in the history of this great business. Asstatedin many previous catalogues, to my friends alone I give the credit. The many kind words annually spoken, in tens of thousands of American homes in favor of Maule’s Seeds, is the keystone of the whole arch, and no one recognizes this fact better than myself. I have only one regret, and that is, I did not have enough of many of my specialtiestogoround. This was especially true of the Freeman Potato. I started the season with several thousand bushels, but, notwithstanding its high price, my large stock was entirely exhausted by April 1st, and very nearly $1,800 had to be returned to customers, notwithstanding I advertised in all the leading papers I was sold out.

The old saying, that ‘‘ Nothing succeeds like success,’’ is a familiar one. In presenting you this catalogue, it gives me pleasure to hand you what is generally considered, even by my most active competitors, the catalogue of the most suc- cessful mail seed business in America. By actual count, I now have on my books the names of 195,997 customers. This is not a half a million or even quarter of a million, but I have never believed in the rainbow chasing business so generally adopted by many firms in the mail seed business. The above figures were obtained only after four weeks’ hard work of three of my most competent clerks, and is the correct count of the number of actual, live, active customers for Maule’s Seeds on my books October 1st, 1892. This clientage represents all that is best in American gardening, from those who work in a small village garden to horticulturists favorably known at home and abroad, and is a record I can well be proud of.

Competition is unquestionably the life of trade, and in no business is this so true as in the seed business. Hustle is a favorite word in many parts of the West, and it certainly requires hustling on my part to hold each year my position in the van of the mail seed business ; but I flatter myself I always get there, and propose in 1893 to still lead the procession. In the past few years I have had many of my methods copied by my competitors, but there is one thing they find it hard to imitate, and that is the quality of the seeds sold. There may be dealers who sell seeds as good as Maule’s ; but thereis no house in America, and I speak from actual experience in the thousands of trials annually taken on my trial grounds, at Briar Crest, who sends out better.

As my old friends know, some years ago I retired permanently from the wholesale business with other dealers. This allowed me among other things to concentrate all my efforts to furnishing my customers direct with the best grade of seeds it has been possible to produce. I know full well that every grain of seed coming into my warehouse is to be sent direct to the person who plants it, and who, if it does not come up to recommendation in every particular, is not going to wait long before he lets me know it. How different with the average dealer. A bag comes into the warehouse of one of my competitors; it may be re-shipped at once to another dealer; that dealer will divide the bag and ship to others ; it may go through half a dozen different hands before it reaches the actual planter. How careful then must I be, knowing there is no middle man, but that the complaint, if the seed is not good, is coming to me direct. This one factor of my business is a point every thinking gardener can immediately understand and appreciate. It has only been possible to build up this business with good seeds. No one recognizes this fact better than myself. I go into the season of 1893 with an unsurpassed stock, with a catalogue all will admit is equal to any I have ever published, and with the intention of treating all my friends just as well (better if possible) in the future as I have in the past.

I do not think it out of place right here to call the attention of my friends to the advertisement of THE PRACTICAL FARMER on page 5. I can conscientiously recommend this as one of the very best agricultural weeklies in America, full of original matter written especially for it by the most prominent horticulturists and agriculturists. By special arrangement with the publishers, I am able to make the following offer: Any customer ordering $2.00 worth of Maule’s Seeds or Plants and remitting 50 cents additional, will be entitled to receive The P. F. every week for one year. This is half the regular subscription price, and all my friends should avail themselves of the privilege, as in a single issue you are likely to secure information on vegetable and flower gardening worth far more than the subscription price. (If your order amounts to $3.50 or over you need only remit 25 cents).

Before closing I must direct the attention of every loyer of the beautiful to the greatest floral novelty introduced in many years, and that is the Nymphza or Pink Water Lily Dahlia. This new Dahlia, which is really a distinct race of this popular flower is bound to create as much excitement in American Horticulture as the Freeman Potato has already done in American Agriculture.

In conclusion, I'can ask nothing more of my friends than that they will favor me with as large a share of their patronage in ’93 as they did in ’92; but I am, of course, always prepared to do a larger business should my friends see fit to favor me.

Wishing yeu alk a prcspereus Gelumbian Year, Y remain

Yours to command,

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ARE YOU A MARKET GARDENER?

If you raise truck to sell, you ought to have my Special Price List. It will be mailed free to Market- Gardeners; but as itis intended only for this partic- ular trade, I cannot send it to private gardeners, even if they apply for it.

2 For Index of Contents, see page 2.

NS a I. SAFE ARRIVAL.—I guarantee that all goods sold 3B by me shall reach my customers in good order. II. MONEY INSURED.—I guarantee to hold myself responsible for the safe arrival of all remittances sent me by post-office order, draft, check or registered letter. Ill. FREE BY MAIL.—I guarantee to deliver all garden and flower seeds, except where quoted by peck, bus., bbl., or by the 100 Ibs., free of all charges. IV. AS REPRESENTED.—I guarantee my seeds to he ~ just as represented. If they prove otherwise, I will refill the order free of charge ; but it must be understood I do not guarantee the crop any further than to refill the order.

For Description of Earliest of All Peas, illustrated opposite, see page 54. For Description of Shropshire Hero Peas, illustrated opposite, see page ro, 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

HIS catalogue has grown so large that a complete index is an absolute necessity. My friends will find, herewith, as complete a one as 1 know how to make up. By referring to it, I think any one can find, at a glance, the page on which

_ anything they are looking for can be found. It embraces not only Flower, Field and Garden Seeds, but “also Flowering Plants, Bulbs, Small Fruits, etc., etc., in fact everything between the covers of this book.

a) a s | > B -) | F) homed Bewovowoem y *~ PATON Aeeacntesssecessasuonsedsceceessescccasesono >i i CL COMM Cr snauersceeesereare Cssossbsesisrorsccorectes 91 , Honey Bells........ SoonceronnudenaddascconsceoeD 113 | Peruvian Tay, bosossazo0 «sess, Opposite 105 & Abutilons. Clerodendron. ..-113 | Hordeum .. 96 | Petunias . 6 Achania.... Clovers....... ..127 | Horse Radish ‘Sets .. 40] Phlox.. K Achillea Be Cobeea ... ... 96 | Hose Menders .. 2.136)! Pigs... 5 Aconitum..... -.. 95 | Coccinea..... see 96'] HoSe NOZZIES ........ccscecvssesenees BXG) | EAWOUEES G Gos se spocondcdoaddo6 * Acroclinium. 3 | Coix Lachryma. -. 96 | How to Make the Garden Pay.. 3; Planet, Jr., Garden Tools ° Collandsiiesssdcnsscanetete cece . 41) Hyacinthus Candicans. Plums... .122,126 . . 98| Colored Plate Spec S (Oppos é) SiisicelPlant eee 3 | Poppies 2, 86, 94 Fe Ageratum....... ...... 92 | 72, 80, 104, 112, 120 | Impatiens ............ .113 } Popular $1.00 Plant Collections....... 114 6 Agrostemma. PC OlCUSUsacsssssseececrscesoseeesanetrecencermeesore 97 | Insecticide, Buhac ..41 | Portulaca : @ Agrostis...... ) | 3 | Corn, Feld ..93, 96 | Insecticide, Slug Shot ... ..136 | Potatoes, The Freeman ° Alyssum .... Corn, Field.. 128, 130 Insecticide, Tobacco and. Sulphur. 1136 | Potatoes... In) Alstroemerias. COTE OD ir eererecnecnsaconeecereteae eee ace 39 | Introductory Remarks .. 1 | Potato Seed... <4 Amaranthus.. Corn, Sweet Ipomceas ..89, 96, 105, 112| Potatoes, Sweet ry Amaryllis... See Corny Salad ierccsevascnestsceccorere cette TTBTS, UE GENO ppomesnscoascasheccuosedooasooooudks 105) |RRowltn yar eee & Ammobium. Heh) |ROOSMNOS Minar seeneeress ae al Juneberries.. y Poultry Markers.... ry Ampelopsis. i .... 96 | Cotton, New Cook.. ...131 |} Kale.. Pride of California a Anomatheca.. ONESS eeternesucsneusee .-40, 41) Kohl Rabi. Prine ee yj Annuals...... ‘4 f Crinums... 106 | Knives, Budc Prize Vegetables. 6 Antirrhinum. - 92| Cruel Plant. Knives, Potato .. ; Pumpkins | Apios Tuberosa. 5 Cucumbers Knives, Pruning .. ..136 | Quinces... ia Apples. .....5 cece Cuphea Lantana ............. ...97 | Radishes.. Apricots, Japan.. Currants Larkspur i 93 | Raspberries. Aquilegia.......... . 95 | Cyanus,.. ES) RR a ey A 41 | Rhodanthe.. Aristolochias. Cyclamen.... Lettuces .... Rhubarb.. Artichokes.. Cyclobothra ... Lemon Verbena...... Ricinus Asparagus... Dahlia, The Nympea.. nto Lightning Potato odeve @utters.. ns. Roses, Climbing... Asperula.. Dahlias pecs pnBeSroocoLesodeCO , 102 | Lilies . cot . 100, 101, 106, 107, 113 Roses, Eyerblooming 3 | Lilies, Calin er eee tte 100, 101, ma Roses, NeW........0...- A Word to Friends Abroad.. “ Linaria...... Roup Pills... Azaleas 29005 .-. 93 | Linum ...... ...93 | Ruta Bagas.............000. Babianas.... List of Prize W ; Sage, Holt’s Mammoth 114 > Balloon Vine. Lobelia .......... Salpiglossis. 94 Balsams. Lophospermum.. Salsify..... 64 > Barley..... Madeira Vine.... Salvia... 95 A Beans, Bus Manettia Vine. “| S{CET OOS) asceaebanoacascdoon 95 & Beans, Bush Limas Dolichos Marigold......... a Scarlet Balsam Apple.. ae teks} Beans, Pole.. 2| Ducks... Martynia. a Searlet Sage.............. 84, 116 Beans, Pole Limas.. .21, 22, opposite 16 | Egg Food, “Imperial. Marvel of Peru. Sea Daffodil eee ea ae 106, 116 & TRYSS11S) eeccesusnndooncooosaacesb oon 20000000 16, 23, 24 Eggs, for Hatching... 200 Maurandia ........ 96 | Seeds required for 14 acre Garden... 15 Dn Beets, Mangels and ener, depo 24, 25 | Egg Plants....... -cooabies Melon, Musk .. Shears, Hand Pruning............... 136 jm Begonias.....-...-..+ 84, 97, 98 | Eleagnus Longipe ...120 | Melon, Water.. Shears, Pole Pruning... 136 fy Bessera Elegans..........0..cecescseeenceeees 99)! Endive. --..-2...«0 24 Melon, Peach..... Shears, Sheep or Grass. 136 3 Blackberries..... 20, 125, 126) Erianthus.... Mexican Primrose Small Fruits 5h Bone, Ground .136 | Eschscholtzia. Mignonette Briza Maxima 96 | Eulalia ... illas..... y:. Broccoli ..... . 40 | Euphorbia: ; 3 | Millet .. Solanums Broom Corn... ....180 | Evening Pr --+ 93 | Mimosa... Special Discounts on Packets. Brussel Sprouts. 40, 42 | Everlastings...... 96 | Mimulus .. Spider Lilies Buckwheat.... «131 | Ferns...... -.. 97| Mole Traps... Spinach............ Fs Buffalo Berry, 122 | Ferraria... 66 Momordica . Sprinklers, Ruboer........2.0..c00--es sees 136 UB aC aieieeeseeteceenseestccrsnseneeeceeee se tens 41 | Feverfew.. Montbretias .. Squashes..........-... Bualbsiereedeseeeee Filberts........ Moon Flowers... Sta e@liy?SVAMM Sree esc.sneteacepnceyersperve Bulk Seed Price List. Fire on the Mountain Morning Glories .. SUlpaletecusecceticccretsecerseatesee reecked sone iButternuteeen ee Flowering Plants...... Mountain Fleece . ee Stocks........ - be Flower Seed Specialties Mulberries......... i Strawberries eecoe 93 Flower Seeds, General List Mushroom Spaw Sugar Cane. Fodder Plants Musk Plant....... dp Sunflowers . Fruit Specials. Mustard .... Sweet Peas..... Calceolaria.. . 97 | Fruit Trees.. 2.120, 191, 122, 126 Myosotis... Sweet William Calendula... . 93 | Fuchsias... ...97, 115} Nasturtiums. That Honor List....... Calliopsis. . 93 i i 93 | Nemophila .. The Practical Farmer. Camassia.. .. 98} Galvanized Steel W ire N etting 1.136 Nicotianas ... Thermometers...:......... Campanula.... 86, 95 | Garden Lemon. .................ce0008 -.- 42] Nigella ..... TRHUMDCL LIA cess sscesaeeneet Canary Bird TO Werene eam 96 | Garden Line..... ...136 | Nut Trees..... Thyme, Golden Lemon Candytuft............... ), 89, 93 | Garden Reels.... 136 | Nut Specials eels} |) Ube eb ooacctooccecomnaceco Cannas..... gat ‘98, 104 | Garden Trowels ..-136 | Oats.......... ‘ Timothy... Carnations.. ...80, ‘95, IPA TIBI (Een ep sondecbsrca cereooacetis qooesécsnces kra. Tobacco.. Carrotsie.. sussecesesessesee OD | GeTANIUMS pay INL ala) nion Tomatoes. Cash Prizes. Gladiolus ..95, 103, 104] Onion C Torenia. Catalpa Trees. Gladwin Onion Sets.. Tree See Catchfly......... Glass Cutt Oranges,.. Mritomaeees-seedess Cauliflowers.. : Globe Amaranthus. noo. Ornamental ‘Climbers. True Rose of Jericho. Celeriac...... Gloxiniasi eee. a >| Ornamental Grasses .. Tuberoses.............+5 peel Ooh Celery.... ; Godetia.. 3, 93 | Osage Orange.......... Turnips 70, 71 a Celosia... Golden Feather. Oxalis.. Waleriana.. - 96 Centaurea... Gooseberries... Oyster Shell Crushed. Variegated Ground Ivy. alle} 9 Centrosema.... Gourds... Pampas Grass . 6 | Vegetable Seed Specialties...... ...-. 6-16 be} Chamepeuce. Grapes... Pansies ........ Verbena..........--ceeseerereee 81, 82, 85, 91, 95 Cherries...... i Grasses... TRENHSVENY Godeceonoosececcnemoncéacancoconacanennccg: (OILY) WON SUScocs ..90, 95 Chestnuts. Greenhouse and Window Seeds Parsnips . Wallflower. Chickens.. Ground Cherry. Passiflora Walnuts...... Chickory........ Wand Weeders. Peaches .... Chinese Matri J Hardy Catalpas. Peach Pits....... 3 Chinese Sacred Lily Hardy Climbers. Peacock Flower fF Trees, Small Fruits, ete. a Chinese Yams...... Hardy Shrubs. Peanuts.........0.006 BRCren aera Wild Flower Garden....... oe Chlidanthus.. 5 | Hedychium.... Pears. WaldiRiGe et eer ia Chrysanthemum............... 89, 93, 97, ue Helichrysum Peas. Wineberry, Japanese _...... oppositel21 g Chufus, or Earth Almond.. Heliotrope.... Pecans, Wire Netting, Galvanized .....,.........136 + Cineraria Seer eiacatescseees “9 Herbs..... Peppers ..... Xeranthemum........... feet 96 Fy Clarkia.. 89 | Hibiscus.... Perennials.... Zephyranthus BE CE eae aiiaeroacnsoccbaoncca 100 Clematis... . 96 | Hollyhock Persimmons Zinnias, =

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If she does, mention the fact when sending in your order and I will take

great pleasure in sending her a present. 2

"W'°S’n “eg ‘erydjepelry,

Philadelphia, Pa., U. 8. Ae

Five Prizes of $25.00 Each Awarded to the For Club. Following: $230.00—M. L. Keiser, Van Dyke, Pa. 203.75—Wm. H. Lewis, Springfield, Ills. 89.75—Dr. U. C. Roe, Franklin Grove, Ills. 87.95—Chas. E. Lord, Chester, Conn. 85.25—J. W. Spargo, St. Louis, Mo.

Five Prizes of $20.00 Each Awarded to the

For Club. Following:

$72.70—G. M. Wolf, Clearbrook. Va. 69.85—John G. Lines, New Milford, N. Y. 69.72—E. H. Garwood, Media, Pa. 60.00—E. F. Hiler, Eastmanville, Mich. 59.60—Wm. E. Hand, Argos, Ind.

Five Prizes of $15.00 each Awarded to the

For Club. Following:

$52.00—N. A. Kremer, Canaan, Ind. 49.00—J. S. Harding, Clinton, Mo. 46.65—Miss Linnie Morton, Shelbyville, Ky. 46.20—A. P. Louderback, Augusta, Ky. 43.20—David Haught, Miracle Run, W. Va.

For Club. Following: $41.60—Mrs. A. Faucette, Walla Walla, Wash. 31.75—E. F. Daugherty, Franklin, Ind. 31.30—Cortes Layne, Laynesville, Ky. 30.55—Daniel C. Hoover, Star View, Pa. 29.40—-H. J. Wright St. Clair, Ngaruawahia, Waikato, New Zealand. 28.00—E. A. Butler, Terry, Miss. 27.95—John H. Every, Wellington, Strafford- shire, England. 27.00—Jas. Kibbee, Roswell, N. Mexico. 26.57—John J. L. Sanders,Shaefferstown, Pa. 25.60—Mrs. Mary H. Johnson, Dunkirk, Ohio.

NTEED SEEDS. Address al) Orders to WM. HENRY MAULE, No. 1711 Filbert Street,

Ten Prizes of $10.00 Each Awarded to the

past, in other words, since 1883, it has been my custom to annually award, July 1st, of each year, a number of cash prizes to those of my .. friends sending me the largest club orders for MAULE’S SEEDS. I would | call the attention of new readers of this book to the fact that I never believe,

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ist Prize of $500 for club of $428.40—Geo. W. Tarbell, Milford, N. H. 2d Prize of $250 for club of $403.40—Jas. J. Vaughn, Nashville, Tenn. 3d Prize of $100 for club of $319.82

| as some others do, ot offering premiums and then not publishing the names of those securing the money. vegetables and club orders an amount of cash fully four times greater than that offered by all the rest of the American seed trade put together. Below will | be found the names and addresses of the 94 successful club raisers of 1892.

During the last ten years I have paid out for prize

J. N. Brown, Custer City, Pa.

4th Prize of $50 for club of $288—C. O. T. Larson, Fremont, Nebr.

For Club. Following:

$25.50—M. E. Tilden, Ansonia, Ohio. 25.45—John Patterson, Glasgow, Ohio. 25.20—John G. Willkom, Seymour, Ind, 24.75—G. W. Priest, Pikeville, Ky. 24.50—-B. F. Nease, Syracuse, Ohio. 24.35—B. B. Holmes, Pataskala, Ohio. es L. P. McCorkle, Lawrenceburg,

y- 21.96—Leerand Benjamin, Morris, N. Y. 21.95—J. B. Robinson, Grove City, Pa.

21.75—Mrs. T. B. Young, Rock City, Ills.

Ten Prizes of $4.00 Each Awarded to the

For Club. Following:

$21.40—Wm. C. McKeehan, New Haven, Mo. 21.36—F. A. Maxfield, Prophetstown, Ills. 21.10—Geo. Holt, Stetson, Mich. 21.00—Rachel Riley, Byron, Neb. 20.90—S. R. Smith, E. Bethlehem, Pa. 20.85—S. Hunt, Odell, Mls. 20.55—T. H. Hammack, Grand Tower, Ills. 20.50—Henry Candili, Mandrake, Ky. 20.40—W. F. Shumate, Greenock. Texas. 20.05—C. H. Van Thorne, Berlin Heights, O.

Twenty Prizes of 3.00 Each Awarded to For Club. the Following:

$19.65—Jonathan Watson, Quaker City. Ohio.

19.55--J. C. Van Sandt, Tavlor, lawa. 19.55—U. G. Sharum, Massard, Arks. 19.10—Mrs. M.J.Trimble,Morgan’s Mill,Tex. 19.05—Lee Hall, Loami, Ills.

18.85—E. S. Kemp, Meyersdale, Pa. 18.75—Madege M. Beach, Mason, W. Va. 17.65—J. G. Stephensor, Girard, Pa. 17.45—Mrs. R. F. Finley, Bertrand, Mo.

| Ten Prizes of $5.00 Each Awarded to the | $17.15—Mrs. E. E. Dodder, Linden, Mich.

17.00—Scott Haines, Freeport, Pa.

16.65—E. H. Wheeler, Val’y Stream Jnc.,N.Y¥. 16.15—Walter S. Simmons, Mansfield, Ohio. 16.15—P. T. Beach, Luling, Tex.

16.10—Mrs. John B. Frey, Etters, Pa. 15.75—A. J. Titus, Newport Centre, Vt. 15.75—Wm. A. Walling, Keyport, N. J. 15.75—-R. J. Jones, Cardiff, Tenr. 15.70—Philomena M. Hayes, Cascade, Iowa. 15.60—Geo. H. Brown, Little Britain, Pa.

Twenty-five Prizes of $2.00 Each Awarded

For Club. to the Following:

$15.50—Edwin Lewis, Purdy, Mo. 15.40—Lizzie Miller, Pataskala, Ohio. 15.15—Alfred Dolge, Dolgeville, N. Y. 14.45—J.R. Peckham & Son, Norwich, Conn, 14.40—Mary C. Cusenbary, Murray, Texas. 14.30—G. J. Palmer, Crowell, Texas. 14.25—W. M. Medford, Lone Star, Texas. 14.10—W. A. McDowell, Frankfort, Ind. 14.00—J. M. Householder, W. Elizabeth, Pa. 13.95—-R. R. Allen, Clarksville, Texas. 13.95—Stanhope C. Paxton, Mangum, Texas, 13.70—Henry Hild, Larimer Station, Pa. 13.706—Chas. Craig, New Bridge, Oregon. 13.65—Mrs. S. E. Burt, Liberty, Ind. 13.60—GabrielTrarVareer, N. Lancaster, Ind. 13.50—Wm. EP. Funk, Sterling, Utah. 13.45—H. D. Gifford, Yosemite, Ky. 13.45—Theo. B. Flint, Rankin, Washineton. 13.45—John Jeard, Port Elizabeth, S. Africa. 13.35—Chas. E. Niewold, New Holland, Iils, 13.35—W. I. Bush, Marion, Ohio. 12.85—J. A. Neish, Peone, Wash. 12.85—Wm. D. Witherspoon, La Plata, Tex. 12.80—S. R.Sweetzer, Cumb’rl’d Centre, Me. 12.80—H. J. Barnard, Wellington, N. Z’land.

Last year when I increased the first club prize from $250 to $500, it will be remembered, I told my customers that

S there was no question but what a club smalier than the amount of the prize would capture the $500. As will be seen s from the above list of prize winners, such proved to be the case. This does not, however, discourage me in the Ieast, © and it will be noticed below that the first club prize of $500 is still continued, and that July 1, 1893, $1500 will again be & divided among the ninety-four successful ciub raisers sending me the largest club orders for packets and ounces of ¢ MAULE’S SEEDS up to that date.

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= o « All will admit this is a large amount of money. Until you have once tried | & you can have no idea how easy itis to have your neighbors join youin ordering | For the Largest Club Order of their seeds. Itis simply astonishing that more of my customers do not work for i $ O r J E these cash prizes. I know most of the prize-winning clubs during the last ten | Packets and Ounces of either 5 O O -O © years have been secured with but little trouble. One good afternoon’s work has = secured frequently a cash premium, besides giving the club raiser the benefit of | Garden OF Flower Seeds, 2 my largest discounts on seeds in packets, $15.00 for $10.00. With the reputation 5 Maule’s seeds have in all sections of the country for reliability and purity, and 5 with this bright new catalogue filled to overflowing ed so many good things For the Second Largest Club, = = $250.00 you and your neighbors want, will you not try it? Don’t be discouraged if you FE A h = © do not get an order just at first. The first two or three orders will be harderto | or the I hird Largest Club, = 5 - 100.00 is] 2 Ss i i 5 “4 Ss g secure than all the others. omebody is going to secure that $1500 July Ist. For the Fourth I argest Club, a = 50.00 Why should you not receive part of it? I have no secret terms to agents. I try % to do everything open and above board. Every reader of this catalogue can go For the next 5 Largest Clubs, each, 5 25-00 -} me ’ <a, ry ~ ‘) > > IS | € to work and raise a club for Maule’s seeds, know ing thatno one has better terms For the next 5 I argest Clubs, és ra 20.00 © than he. Remember all the orders you send, big or little, will be counted up ES July Ist. Even if you should not be so successful as to secure a cash prize, you | For the next 5 Largest Clubs, US - 15.00 s A 3 Sos See SERA Shy sll = can, by making up a $10.00 club, secure my greatest discount on seeds in packets. For the next IO I argest Clubs, ‘6 x 10.00 Always remember that for a $10.00 bill you can select seeds in packets to the © value of $15.00. Should anyone desire a few extra catalogues to help them in | For the next 10 Largest Clubs, ss 5.00 ~ canvassing, I will only be too glad ee mailthem. Let all enter this friendly For the next IO I argest Clubs, +6 = 4.00 — competition determined to win. Don’t try fora small prize, go for that $500. It | | is worth an extra effort, and anyone who puts in a week or ten days of good | For the next 20 Largest Clubs, ~ i 3:00 ¢ solid work has an excellent chance of securing it. Every one who makes even FE r th I a “ - | a small effort ought to, and can safely, I think, depend on being one of the 94 Orne Text 25 REESE Clubs, aS

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whose names will be published in my annual catalogue for 1894. Bear in mind

& July 1, 1893, when the prizes will be awarded, as announced opposite.

every order you send me for packets and ounces of Maule’sseeds will be counted | 9 4 PRI ZE S 3

Total, $1500.00

This Honor List is continually growing until now, it represents considerably more than $13,500 in cash paid to over 500 of my customers. I cannot, help but feel proud of such a list, especially as it contains the names of some of the most prominent gardeners in the U. 8. But the liberal treatment my customers have always received is not confined by any means to the awarding of cash

seeds for trial, and above all in THE SUPERB QUALITY OF THE STOCKS OF SEEDS FURNISHED EVERY YEAR TO MY CUSTO- MERS. Any one reading between these lines can see why Maule’s seeds are at the top notch, and why such facilities as this book represents are necessary to satisfy promptly

remiums alome, as is well known by every one who ever secured Maule’s seeds: it olds out equaliy well im gemerous weight, good measure, free packets of

$500.00 to Geo. W. Tarbell—Milford, N. H. 327.00 to J. N. Brown—Custer City, Pa. 300.00 to Jesse C. Boach—Wallace, Mo. 275.00 to B. G. Rosenberger—No.Wales, Pa. 275.00 to C. A. Heagy—Middletown, Md. 250.00 to Paul Beyer—So. Bend, Ind. 250.00 to Jas. J. Vaughn—Nashville, Tenn. 250.00 to R. Beyers—Arroyo Grande, Cala. 250.00 Baldwin & Hastings—L.Angeles,Cal. 235.00 to E. F. Hiler—Eastmanville, Mich. 225.00 to J. Polk Heivner—Augusta, Iowa. 218.00 A.N.Tranbarger—Johs’nCross’g, ind. 205.00 to Jas. E. Way, P. M.—Clove, N. Y. 170.00 to August Beyer—So. Bend, Ind. 154.00 J. D. Roberts—Arroyo Grande, Cal. 152.00 to John Robinet—Kidder, Mo. 150.00 to Mrs. Ida M. Davison—Athens, Ga. 150.00 to Alfred Fuller—E. Ashford, N. Y. 150.00 to F. Roberts—Arroyo Grande, Cal. 150.00 to M. Crowley—Muskegon, Mich. 150.00 to J. A. Slaymaker—Atkinson, Neb. 150.00 to Mrs. T. B. Young—Rock City, Wil. 150.00 to H. C. Lewis—Saybrook, Ohio. 125.00 to Alfred Rose—Penn Yan, N. Y. 115.00 to Mrs. S. J. Brown—Bode, Iowa. 110.00 to W. D. Oshorne—Neodesha, Kan. 105.00 to Chas. E. Lord—Chester, Conn. 100.00 to Stephen W. Pratt—Pownal, Vt. 100.00 to G. J. Ludwig—Jacksonville, Fla. 100.00 to L. B. Case—Hendersonville, N.C. 100.00 to J. H. Branson—Maniilla, Ind. 100.00 to Wm. P. Mast—Fairview, Oregon. 100.00 to E. S. Mercer—Lawrence, Kans.

$100.00 to J. G. Miller—Stone Mountain, Ga.

100.00 to John A. McDonald—So. Bend, Ind. 100.00 to H. H. Farrer—Rockport, Texas. 100.00 to W. A. Rice—Arroyo Grande, Cal. 100.00 to Thos. Smith—Villanova, Pa. 100.00 to J.Richards—Williamstown, Mass. 100.00 to N. S. Morris—Rockford, Wash. 100.00 to John A. McGurk—El Monte, Cal. 100.00 to D. S. Davis—Daisy, N. C. 100.00 to Thos. Wend—Shoup, Idaho. 100.00 Ben. Longley—New Bridge, Oregon. 100.00 to C. E. Shippee—Columbus, Pa. 100.00 G. W.McHKarney—W hite Store,Tenn. 95.00 Geo. F. Montgomery—Pownal, Vt. 75.00 C.J. Ostrander—Salmoen City, Idaho. 75.00 J. ¥. N. Youmg—Arroyo Grande, Cal. 75.00 to John Eyer—Hamlin, Kans. 75.00 A. Mi. Stevens—Williamstown, Mass. 75.00 J. W. Delahoy—Conewago, Val. N.Y. 65.00 to Chas. J. Grover—Walton, N. Y. 65.00 to Miss L. Miller—Pataskala, Ohio. 55.00 to W. J. Mead—Fort Edward, N. Y. 55.00 to Jos. Buck—New Bridge, Oregon. 55.00 to Mrs. N. D. Arnold—Sugar Run, Pa. . 50.00 to Wm. B. Haigh—Frankford, Pa. 50.00 to Chas. S. Bird—Muscatine, iowa. 50.00 to Wm. Kephart—Holt, Mo. 30.00 to Eugene Bird—Pottersville, N. J. 50.00 to Jackson Bussell—Waldoboro, Me. 50.00 to J. M. Delaney—Stewaritsviile, Mo. 50.00 to Nathan Dye—Lockwood, Neb. 30.00 to J. H. Joslin—Langford, N. Y. 50.00 to John H. Mason—Union City, Mich.

and in good shape the enormous demand yearly made for them. Why not have your name enrolled in this Honor List in 1894, who will devote two or three weeks’ good hard work to canvassing.

$50.00 to Alex. Neihart—Delta, Neb.

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50.00 to S. F. Chaffin, M.D.—L. Angeles, Cal. 30.00 to John T. King—HKent, Ohio. 50.00 to J. S. Carter—Port Monmouth, N. J. 30.00 to Miss Irene D. Hall—Orange, Cal. 50.00 to Mrs. A. E. MceGinley—Brooklyn, Ia. 50.00 to Theo. Southard—Madison, Ala. 350.00 to D. G. Pulaski—Georgiana, Ala. 50.00 Rev. E. J. Mullinax—Mid. Saluda, 8.C. 30.00 to Claude Rodgers—Newburgh, Me. 30.00 to S. H. Johnson—Metropolis, Ills. 50.00 to Mrs. S. F. Riggs—Violet Hill, Ark. 50.00 to Smith Bros.— Villa Nova, Pa. Y 50.00 to B. Huston—Arroyo Grande, Cal. 350.00 to Jas. Moss—Westminster, Cal. 50.00 to J. D. Randolph—Mount Union, 0. 30.00 to Vander Moon—Evergreen, Pa. 50.00 to Henry Shields—Centralia, Wash. 50.00 to T. B. Pearson—Wermillion. Ills. 30.00 to John A. Humphreys—Sac, Tenn. 30.00 to Webster Henderson—Carlisle, Pa. 50.00 to H. S. Trescot—Pendleton, S. C.. 50.00 to Baron d’ Alinge—Biltmore, N.C. 50.00 to F. O. Eckstedt—Brownsville,Wash. 50.00 Mrs. H. M. Kromer—La Grange, Ind. 50.00 to H. Lutes—Oakford, Ills.

350.00 to Mrs. Mary J. Ewell—Hent, Ohio. 350.00 to J.H. Vories—La Veta, Col.

30.00 to E. Van Allen—Delmar, N. Y. 50.00 to Will Gorham—Hastings, Mich. 50.00 to Chas. Young—Kent, Ohio.

30.00 to Azro Smith—Deadwood,S. Dakota. 30.00 to James Giles—Odell, Ohio.

he following rec’d amounts less than $50. Mrs. M. Andrews—Blocton, Ala. Aaron Allen—Sturbridge, Mass. T. C. Anderson—Noblesville,Ind. M.Avery—Wellington, Kas.

J. W. Allem—Alfordsville, Ind. E. E. Allen—E. Stoneham, Me. W.J.Alderman—Windsor, Ohio. J.T. Allen—Manchester, Iowa. A. Bradfield—Alta, Iowa.

R. Bahringer—Mill Creek, Ind. G. A. Branscom—Collinsv’e, N.C. W. W. Burrough—Rome, Miss. Robt. Beason—Tamaroa, Ills. G.M. Bower—LamoilleWVal.,Nev. W. E. Bailey—Kahoka, Mo.

G. W. Bryant—Sardis, Tenn.

W. Bacon—Campville, Fla.

Mrs. T. W. Ball—Ninsley, Kas. J. Barney—Greensburgh, Kas. W. T. Baker—Warwick, Kas. W.H. Beller—Mo’tainb’gh, Ark. Wh. M. Ball—Berne, N. Y.

E. A. Butler—Terry, Miss.

T. J. Bogardus—Alamo, Mich. H. L. Bigelow—Gilpin, Lowa.

D. Bartlow—Point Pleasant, O. E. K. Blanton—Stanley, Kas. Geo. Burkdoll—Lyndon, Kas. A.R. Baleh—Little Elm, Texas. M. Brothers—Anderson, Ind. J.S. Brubaker—Freeport, Ills. Mrs. C. R. Beach—Mason, W.Va. W.T. Baker—Alta, Iowa.

Mrs. E. Bartlow—Pt. Pleasant,O. W. R. Bost—Bost’s Mills, N.C. Jacob Bauer—Portage, Wis.

L. A. Battles—Girard, Pa.

J.D. Bissell—Tracecy City, Tenn. J. N. Brown—Custer City, Pa.

N. O. Baldwin—Pomeroy, Wash. Ww .B. Bennett—W. Jordan, Utah. W. E. Barber—New Bridge, Or. ¥F. Boodey—Melvin Village, N. H. M. L. Blanchard—Pownal, Vt. J.S.Brook—Evening Shade,Ark. Mrs. M. EK. Cline—New Vienna, O. G. Calvert—Lindsey, Ont’o, Can. A. lL. Cory—HMadley, Kas.

N. Cunningham—Boonville, Mo. H. E. Coffin—Loveland, Colo.

J. iH. Clough—Tolland, Ct.

M. lL. Coe—Upper Penasco, N. M. Cc. S. Curry—West Newton, Pa. Mrs. M. A. Craig—Point, S. C. J.8. Clay—Cynthiama, Hy.

Jas. Collie—Phillipsburg, Kas. Thos. C. Coie—Iroy, t. Y.

Cc. Claus—Ft. Smith, Ark.

G. W. Collier—Cleveland, N. Y. A. W. Claypool—Nashport, 0.

L. C. Claprood—Herring, Ohio. Geo. Cole—West Lebanon, Ind. Geo. G. Collier—Spurger, Texas. A. G. Crocker—Finlayson, Minn. E. A. Compton—Mt. Morris, Pa. H. H. Darrow—Hudson, Ohio. Ed. R. Durham—Bethany, Mo. B. R. Dalehite—Davilla, Tex. P.S. Dudiey—Flemingsburg.Hy. Silas Drum—Cleveland, N. Y¥. M. H. Davis—Boulder, Colo.

E. Dennison—Southampton, Pa. Mrs. EK. E. Dodder—Linden,Mich. Jas. E. Essick—Pughtown, Pa. D. D. Ernest—Williamsport, Pa. MaryA. Evans—Greenwich, N.Y. A. R. Exley—Lincoln, Neb. J.Every—Dunedin, NewZealand. ¥. E. Ellis—Level Land, S. C.

J. iH. Etter—Willow Point, Tex. W. Ellis—Jonesborough, Ind. R. M. Ewing—Frankfort, Ohio. Isaae ©. Ellis—Woodville, BR. I. John Y. Ellis—Muncy, Pa.

R. L. Foster—Pechnic, N. ¥. J.Fineow.Jr.—St. Johnsw’le,N.Y. Green B. Fields—Wellsville, Mo. J. Fredericks—Knowersv’e,N.Y. A. S. Field—Millwood, Ind.

J. W. Fortner—Sabetha, Kas. Mrs. E. Figgins—Jefferson, Md. Eli Gruger—Fredericksburg, O. Jas. H. Goodyear—Sterling, O. L. M.Garner—Gravelly Hill, Ark. E. L. Gates—Cuylerville, N. Y. Sam’l Goshorn—MecNeal, Pa.

A. Glenn—Wailsburgh, Utah. J.A. W. Goode—Emberton, Hy. S. 0. Goode—Index, Mo.

J. E. Goodhue—EBrazil, lowa.

J. E. Gibson—Charlesville, Pa. V. iH. Gray—Townshend, Vt. P.H.Grayson—Shirleyton,Tenn. Cc. Gould—Byron Centre, Mich. Mrs. Sallie Gipson—Bettie, Tex. Mrs. J.A. Grant—Athens, Ga.

Cc. E. Griffin—Hingsley, Iowa. P.F. Garrett—Roswell, N. Mex. Albert G. Gass—Mexico, Mo.

W. HH. Gehman—Reading, Pa. D. A. Gardner—Hancock, Mass. Jas. Green—Norwood, Wash.

R. H. Hudson—Yazoo City, Miss. ©. H. Harrison—Vesta, Kas.

A. J. Wuff#—Carey, Idaho.

Seath Heath—Soldier, Idaho.

J. MM. Wutchinson—Mt. Zion, Tils. Mrs. J. S. Hogue—Excello, Mo. Geo. W. Hopper—Peru, Ind. D.W. Hoadiey—Hutch’son, Kas. J. tHesselzgrove—St. Cha’es, Minn. W.R.Hirlinger—Coles Creek,Pa. E. Hawkins, Jr.—Jas’port, N. WY. E. Heitzman—Dunkirk, Ohio. B. F. Hoyt—Manchester, Iowa. E. E. Harris—Westerville, Neb. WV. Hutechin—Fountain, Colo. Miss H. F. Howard—Dover, Hy. Geo. Hoilt—Stetson, Mich.

NW. B. Harless—Copeville, Tex.

¢c. F. Housman—Coleville, Pa. Cc. F. Holder—MecCrory, Ark.

J. Wutechinson—Waynet'n, Ind. Mrs. L. C. Huber—Huber, Hy. Chas. C. Hahn—Tyrone, Pa. John Hinkle—Farwell, Mich. H. Hofses—No. Waldoboro, Me. M. A. Howland, Manson, iowa. W. H. Harrell—Bellefonte, Ark. B. Indelkofer—Weston, Ohio. H. A. Irvine—Monticello, Minn. Tars.J vw enhords—srok nmow he. Emery Judd—N. Franklin, N. Y. C.J. Jacques—Stockbridge,Mass. W. A. Jones—Padgett, Mo.

P.M. Johnson—Dawson, Minm. J. M. KHuentang—Hebo, Oregon. W. A. bheene—Canastota, N. Y. Mrs. .inex—Spartanbursg, Ind. Mrs. M. Mirkpatrick—Carli, Ia. Jesse Klock—Biangor, Kas.

c. B. Kibler—Arrow Kock, Mo. P. T. Kingsley—Willimantic, Ct. Sadie Hing—Grant Park. Ills. N. A. Kremer—Canaan, Ind.

R. Kirkpatrick—Bergholz, 9. A.Kline—Sumption Prairie,Ind. Mrs. J. Kinsey—Farmersville, O. P. Kifer—Manor Station, Pa. Jos. Kaufman—Syracuse, Ind. M. H. Kelsey—Salisbury, Vt.

J. M. Lenox—Lecoma, Mo.

John W. Low—Wawpatch, Ind. George W. Lash—Cass, Ind.

H. BR. Levy—Malta Bend, Mo. John B. Logan—Eldred, Ilis. Conrad Lash—Wheeling, W.Va. G. E. La Folette—Princeton,Kas. G. H. Light—Wood River, Neb.

John C. Lawson—Dublin, Ind. A. M. Lewis—Bevier, Hy. J.C. T. Laser—Bryan, Ohio. Levi Longeove—Newton N. J. L. V. Lynde—Machias, J. A. MeDonald—So. Bend, Ind. Hugh MeLain—Camden, Ohio. G. A. McLean—Meriden, Ct. N. G. Mason—Altoona, Pa. J.J. WMason—Cambridge, Mo. Omri S. Moon—Ridgeway, Minn. Wm. Marshall—Ghent, Minn. T. P. Milford—Abbeyville, S. C. T. J. MeAttee—St. Paul, Mo. Means & Rice—Elm Creek, Kas. Geo. Morrow—Americus, Mo. R. T. Matthews— Yates City, Ils. J.D. McElya—Metropolis, Mls. E.MecLaughlin-Winchester, Ills. Mrs.W.J.Martin—Webat’k, N.Y. R. P. Munsell—Detroit, lias. Martin Mangans—Ostrander, 0. Ss. D. Moore—St. Johns, Arizona. Willis J. Miller—Hague, N. Y. .R. P. Manning—Youngstown, O. David F. Morris—Ferndale, Cal. J. Moore—Michigamme, Mich. W.C. McKeehan—N. Haven, Mo. M. H. WeKeever—Downs, Kas. R. W. Mead—Deming, N. Mex. C.F. Maxfield—New Hartford,Ct. Wm. Miller—Granby, Mo. David Maguire—Sisk, Mo. J. R.Morton—Protection, Kas. R. L. Moore—Boonville, Mich. MeLean & Lisee—Meriden, Ct. A. G MeCleve—Taylor, Arizona. B. M. Moyer—Hatfield, Pa. ¢. A. Morgan—Gerald, Texas. T. M. Miller—Monmouth, ills. Mrs. C. MecLendon—Hatom, Ga. D. A. Metz—Strawberry Pt., Ia. J. H. Wichael—Anderson, Ind. Norwood&Mann—EBellevoirN.C. B. Nemegyei—Indep’d’ce, W. Va. A. C. Niswander—Broadway, Va. W. HK. Nichols—Lyndell, Pa. Mrs. Vi. F. Niles—Foster Br’k,Pa. D.W .Newlinter—Ced’rBiu’s,Neb. R. Neiley—Durell, Pa. W. LL. Olmstead—Udall, Kas. Elizabeth Ow ens—Gilboa, Ind. Mrs. C. L. Oates—Vickshb’g, Miss. J.B. Poole—Rockdale, Tex. John Parks—New Madison, O. J.Pomeroy—N.Wilmington, Pa. H.E. Pierce—Frankton, Ind. Mrs. Martha Price—Coitax, ia. H. S. Paine—Hirwin, Kas. W.W. Paine—Washoe—Idaho. K.M. Pace—Virgil City, Mo. lL. Pickering—Gambier, Ohio. G. T. Pevey—Overton, Texas. Jos. Peters—Dubina, Texas. J. A. Prizer—Boyertown, Pa. D. G. Pulaski—Georgiana, Ala. M. H. Quay—Chester Springs, Pa. L. Reed—Mt. Pleasant, Utah. A.V. BRlyer—Damascus, Pa. Kate Riley—Core, Texas. Jas. Bitehter—Bethany, Mo. J.S. Remseyer—HMarper, Kas. J. B. Reeve—Shelbyville, Ulis. ». H. Rowland—Welisboro, Pa.

Cass Rafalee—Dundee, N. ¥. _ G. L. Redfield—Napoleon, Ohio. Mrs. M. E. Rice—Geuda Sp. Kas. J. W. Robinson—Elsinore, Cal. Ellen edsers One Jesse Robinett—Rush, Md.

J.M. Richardson—Swanv’le,Ind. T. J. Russell—Homeworth, O. Lena Ragland—Licking, Mo. Mrs.C.W. Ruark—Winchs’r, Ils. A. E. Rouiller—Paraje, N. Mex.

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Philip Rice—McDonald, Pa. Hugh Rankin—Gloverville,N.Y. Miles Ratelifi—Casey, Ills. Sam’! L. Rarick—Horton’s, Pa. S. Reynolds—Mansfield, Aus.

S. S. Seagrave—Uxbridge, Mass. D. J. Strange—Monmouth, Ills. F.A.Showerman—Franc’o,Mich. L. C. Stotler—Winchester, Ohio. Win. Sparks—Salina, Kas.

A. L. Shannon—Hanover, Ind. Alex. Scott—Selin’s Grove, Pa. J.St. Clair—Bolivar, Mo. John W.Spencer—Sullivan, Ind. Wm. Siplinger—Latimore, Pa. M. A. Smith—Oak Grove, Tenn. Mary A.Smook—Winslow, Ills. Dr. J.H.Saylor—Groveport, O. A. H. Stubbs—Wakefield, Pa. David Supple—Noblesville, Ind. Cc. E.Shattuck—CameronM.,N.Y. E. D. Smith—Hilliards, Ohio.

A. M. Stocks—Moab, Utah.

John Short—Peoria, Ills.

Cc. Samson—Milan, Pa.

J.C. Senger—Ore Banks, Va.

J. M.Sutton—Farmers Ex.,Tenn. H. P. Smith—Camp Hill, Ala. Peter Sands—Sheldon, Ills.

H. B. Sipperly—Madisonv’e, Ky. EF. P. Small—Roaring Creek, Pa. Esther Seese—Wakarusa, ind.

J. M. Sackett—Boulder, Colo.

D. Shook—South Camden, Mich. J. iH. Stallard—Dwina, Va.

P. A. Smith—Beemont, Mo. John H. Sheil—Elm Centre, 0. J.J..Sanders—Schzefferst’n,Pa. J. FT. Smith—Sterling, Iowa.

W. H. Singer—Cardington, 0. Jas. P. Stedman—Manilla, N. Y. G. M. Shearer—Lock Haven, Pa. A. Thompson—N. Andover, Mass. Enos Tyron—Jeromesville, O. R. G. Thompson— White Cot., 0. G.O0.Taylor—ArroyoGrande,Cal. T. W. Tanney—Reedsburgh, 0. J.Tomilin—Cherry Valley, Tenn. LL. Tatem—Crockett’s M., Tenn. J.KR.Tomlilinson—Picture Rk,Pa. A. ~ >ompson—Haw River, N. C. F.C. /oris—Charlton, towa. C.H.\/an Thorne—Eerlin Hg’s,0. H. C.Van Horn—Plattsm’th,Neb. A.W.Van Patter—Postville,Dak. W.H.Vinecent—Tekonsha, Mich. A.Van deWalters—Frelig’g, Can. Mees. A.Webb—Monrovia, Mas. Henry Wood—Meroma, Ind. C.Whitescarver—Stanberry, Mo. Mrs. I. L.White—Oneida, Ills. G.W. Wilson—Mansfield, Pa. Peter Weaver—Lancaster, Pa. J. D.Willey—Mount Ayr, Iowa. Mrs. F. Watson—Flage Sps., Ky. J.W. Woods—Navada, Mo.

Geo. Wise—New Point, Ind.

Geo. W. Woods—Macey, Ark. Jos. Walter—Washington, Ind. Cc. W. West—Shumway, Elis.

W. J. Wylie—Sparta—Ills.

H Warner—Laneaster, Kas. Wm. Weaver—High Point, Mo. Gilbert Wright—Cochran, Ind. M. H.Wertsbaugh—York, Neb. B. Warfield—Alma, Ark.

J. G. Willkom—Seymour, In, G. M. Wolfe—Clear Brook, Va. H. J.Wrizht—St.Clair,N.Zeala’d. G. E. Walker—Rumford, R. I. Jno. Ssnner, Ney carers Ills. T. B. Young—Rock City, ills. Mrs. M.H.Yost—B’kleySp.W.Va. M. Zimmerman—Ashland, Kas. H.B.Zimmerman—Mart’sv’eN.J.

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Packet, 10 cemtss oumce, 15 cents; 4 ? i i i i AOSD Gontoe HE SITe: 4 Maule’s Earliest White Turnip Radish.

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The Yosemite Valley in California is known the country over as one of the wonders of the world. The Yosemite Mammoth Wax Bean was named after the valley on this account, for it is certaimly one of the ® wonders of the Bean family. No other dwarf Bush Bean can anywhere near approach it in size, the pods ¢ being more often 8 to 9 inches long than 5 to 6 inches, and as thick as a man’s finger. it is really a distinct new type of the dwarf wax sorts, that in the near future may lead to many important improvements in this very popular vegetable. The pods are nearly all solid meat, the seeds being very small when the beans are fit for use. The pods are a rich golden yellow color, and are absolutely stringless, always cooking tender and delicious. It is enormously prolific, and is unquestionably one of the specialties of the year that mo one should neglect to include in their order, particularly if you wish to show your neighbors pods of a bush bean twice as long and thick as they ever dreamed of.

Packet, 15 cents; pint, 35 cents; quart, 60 cemts.

COUNTRY GENTLGMNAN, or IMXPROMGED SHOE P6GG.

My customers well know what I have thought for many years of Shoe Peg, consequently Improved Shoe Peg is worthy of a great deal of praise. In describing the Improved Peach Tomato, I made the statement that the improvement consisted in the increase in size; the same may be said in reference to the Country Gentleman. The one fault with the Shoe Peg has been that it did not grow largeenough. In the Country Gentleman this fault has been completely overcome, the ears being of large size, while frequently three or four ears are to be foundona £ single stalk. The cob is remarkably small, giving great depth to the kernel, while in delicious quality it is equal in all respects to the old Shoe Peg, than which there is no better. For the family garden, nothing can surpass, in 6 my opinion, the Country Gentleman, as it combines all the good qualities found in any Sugar Corn, namely: * medium earliness, large size ear, (illustration below 24size), great depth of kernel, and above every thing else, deli- cious flavor. No order thisseason should fail to include Country Gentleman, as no praise is too high ror its merits.

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A watermelon that has out-sold the last two seasons in the Philadelphia and New York markets, all other varieties. The Dixie Melon has come to stay. It is well known that for several years past Kolb Gem has been the most popular market melon, and I am perfectly safe in making the statement that the Kolb Gem has done more to injure the watermelon trade than any other variety ever introduced. While its shipping qualities have recommended it to the market grower, yet its flavor has been so utterly miserable in many cases when picked before they were & thoroughly ripe that it has unquestionably injured the sale of other > melonstoa great extent. Now in the Dixie, we have a melon superior > to Kolb Gem in every way—productiveness, superior shipping quali- § ties, and above all, delicious flavor. All who grew this fine melon ® the past season are so enthusiastic in its praise that I doubt in the % coming season of ’93 if there will be half enough seed to supply the « demand. I cannot do better in describing the Dixie than quote as $ follows from the introducer’s description :

“Tt is a cross between the Kolb Gem and Old Fashioned Mountain Sweet, made by one of the largest truck and melon ¢ growers of North Carolina, surpassing the former in shipping qualities, and fully equaling the latter in fine eating quality and flavor, being a week to ten days earlier than either, with a remarkably thin rind, almost impenetrable, which preserves it for a great length of time, keeping three times as long as either before showing decay. Its great productiveness is shown from the fact that the past season each vine matured from seven to eight large melons, while the Kolb Gem rarely produced more than three. The vines grow strong and rapidly, with more laterals than any ,, other melon, and have the singular and very valuable quality of € rooting from every joint, adding greatly to the productiveness and e life of the vines. The meat is more scarlet, finer and of much §, better quality. These strong claims have been more than verified by ourselves, and hundreds of other growers.”’

i wish to caii the particuiar attention of my customers to its strong point of rooting at every joint. Towardsthe middle of September, when other melons, particularly the Kolb Gem, are absolutely dead, the Dixie will be sending out new shoots, and the foliage will be as luxuriant as at any time of its growth. This one quality alone, if nothing else, would recommend Dixie above every other variety for market purposes. In conclusion would say, there x is seldom a year when I can offer my customers two such water- & melons as Girardeau’s New Favorite and this justly celebrated Dixie & Melon. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; ¥% lb., 30c.; lb.; $1.00.

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Has so far made a name for itself wherever tried, and is unquestionably a most desirable hard heading variety. I quote as follows from the introducer’s description: ‘‘ We obtained a few seeds of this new Lettuce some years ago from a market gardener in Denver, Col., and succeeded this year in raising a limited supply oftheseed. It isan early variety of Head Lettuce, either for forcing or open ground. It forms large, solid heads, of a good light green color and is very slow to run toseed. The leaves are beautifully curled and crimped (like the Savoy Cabbages) and are very tender, crisp and of excellent flavor. The crimped leaves distinguish it from any other kind of Lettuce now grown. ‘The shape of the head somewhat resembles the Hanson, but is more oblong.’’ C. C. Morse & Co., seed growers, California, say: ‘‘It is the best novelty ever seut to us, and tried in our trial grounds, together with ninety-six other varieties of Lettuce, we found it to be the best.’’ Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 4Ib., 75 cts.

The Greatest Novelty in Tomatoes offered in years. Without the least exagger- ation, fully three to five days earlier than any other variety.

The one extraordinary qualification above all others I have to make for this pew Tomato is its wonderful earlimess. Until 1892, when I offered for the first time Maule’s Earliest of All, I haye recommended Earliest Advance as the ne plus ultra of early Tomatoes; but Earliest Advance, while a very early variety, will now haye to take a back seat, for Maule’s Earliest of All is not only fully 3 days earlier, but at the same time is of much larger size, of a magnificent color and delicious flavor. In addition, it is not liable to crack and is very free from core. While possibly not quite as smooth as the Matchless, itis by no means rough, as can be seen from the illustration, which is an excellent representation of this superior variety. Graham & Johnson, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, probably the largest growers of Tomato seed in the country, haying madeit their special busi- ness for years, are considered by all the leading seedsmen about the best judges of Tomatoes in America; they have this to say about it: ‘*Maule’s Earliest of Allis of bright red color and good size, a little irregular in shape and a good pacer for so early a variety. We consider it as early asany we have ever grown.

ts fruit was all picked earlier than any other variety, although the plants were set several days later.”” Such a recommendation from such celebrated growers, who have experimented with hundreds upon hundreds of varieties, should at once stamp Maule’s Earliest of All as a variety wortny of trial by every

ardener im America. It is well to bear in mind that while there are half a

ozen new tomatoes offered every year, but few ever amount to anything. We already have in the Matchless and Ignotum about the perfection as to size, shape, productiveness, etc. It remains for Maule’s Earliest of All to fill the only niche that is vacant in the recent improvement of this delicious vegetable. A really first-class early Tomato has not been offered the American public since the in- troduction of the Advance, almost a dozen years ago; consequently it is with great pleasure I offer my customers this year a tomato of such superlative merit in that one feature, viz., earlimess (which is really the most im- portant quality of all, not alone to the market gardener, but to the home gardener as well). I of course anticipate an enormous demand for seed of Maule’s Ear- liest of All, so would advise all my friends to favor me with early orders. It was sold last season in packets only, containing 50 seeds each. Packet, 15 cents; ounce, 50 cents ; 14 Ib., $1.50; 1b., $5.00.

Geo. C. St. Louis, Sanger, Cala.: ‘‘ Maule’s Earliest of All Tomato was such with me that I have decided to plant it next spring to the exclusion of all others, Girar- deau’s New Favorite Melon is one of the best shipping melons I ever raised, as the vine is very tough; the flesh is solid, a beautiful red, and a good flavor.”

Harvey Shimer, Phillipsburg, N. J.: “‘ Your Earliest of All Tomato was very successful with us, the earliest large tomato we ever raised, also very prolific. Maule’s Earliest of All Peas surpass all others both in earliness and quantity, also quality. Ours were the first in market, one week ahead of our neighbors.”’

J. F. Davis, Tensaw, Ala.: ‘‘ Your Earliest of All Tomato is all that can be desired, it is very productive, bears early, and the flavor is delicious. Early Express is the finest Cabbage we ever had ; I think every plant made a nice head.”’

Mrs. Wm. Hopper, New Trenton, Ind.: ‘“‘I am very much pleased with your Heerles tot All Tomato; they ripened about three weeks earlier than any other in By

Mrs. John H. Stout, Carrollton, Ills.: “‘I am well pleased with your Earliest of All Tomato. It-is truly the earliest of all, as we had tomatoes nearly two weeks before any one in our immediate locality.”

W. De Wind, Fulton, Ills.: ‘‘ Your Earliest of All Tomatoes are extra good, and are about a week earlier than,Champion. Red Wethersfield Onions are splendid, yielding a good crop.”

Mrs. E. E. Figgins, Jefferson, Md.: ‘‘I would feel ungrateful did I not report results of your Earliest of All Tomato. Isowed the seed in my hot-bed March 3d, and when time for planting out, I planted by the side of Advance ; they ripened ten days earlier, and are of a finer flavor than: Advance. They are the finest I ever

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Emma C. Lindamond, Headquarters, Va.: ‘‘Maule’s Earliestof All Tomatoesare certainly fine. I raised the finestand earliest tomatoes from them that I ever grew.”

W. A. Waugaman, Eddyville, Iowa: ‘‘ Your Karliest of All Tomato is O. K., both for earliness and large size. I cannot speak too highly of it. The Seminole Watermelon did extra well with me; itis one of the very best for home use, it is extra early for so large a melon, and in quality there is no better.”’

C. E. Layman, Troutville, Va.: ‘‘ Maule’s Harliest of All Tomato was a splendid puceese with me. It is undoubtedly the earliest tomato, and very smooth and of

‘air size.”

B. L. Paling, Escambia, Fla.. ‘Your Earliest of All Tomatoes are very large and of delicious flavor. Maule’s Improved Extra Early Peas were a perfect success. I never saw finer peas of the early sort ; the vines were a perfectimass of peas from 6 root totop. The Milo Maize grew fully 12 to 13 feet high, bearing large heads full of mature grain, which I cut off as soon as ripe; others would come fully as good | until finally I cut the whole stalk full of small heads for fodder and then it sprouted Fs from the root and made a fine pasture for the calves. Milo Maize is undoubtedly the ¥ best forage plant for this climate.”

H. L. Hunton, Oakland, Me.: ‘“‘ Your Earliest of All Tomato, tested with Ruby, a Atlantic Prize and fifteen other varieties, proved itself to be the largest, smoothest, & and earliest of them all, producing ripe fruit in eighty-eight days from planting '@ seed. my

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seed; the New Superior ripened 2 weeks earlier than any other melon in this part ofthe country; I had full control of the market for two weeks. Perfection is one of the finest in cultivation ; the only trouble was that-I did not have erough of them, as every body wanted them. Maule’s Earliest of All are the earliest Tomatoes we ever raised ; they were 10 days earlier than any others.

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For description of Maule’s Butter Wax Beans illustrated on Colored Plate opposite, see page 18. For description of Market Gardener’s Beet illustrated on Colored Plate opposite, see page 16.

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e ° ® ® Mr. Greiner in his ‘‘New Onion Culture’? recommends (Dhite Oietoria Onion. Prizetaker as the best Onion for the new method, but also speaks highly of White Victoria as producing desirable results for those who desire a white

Onion. Having had several inquiries last year for White Victoria, I have secured a supply of the seed

direct from headquarters, which I take pleasure in offering my customers. ‘This variety came originally from Sardinia, and in extra cultivation in rich soil will frequently produce Onions weighing from 2 to 4 pounds each. It has a silvery white skin, sometimes shaded a light rose, is of distinct oval round shape ;

flesh is sweet and juicy. Asarule I do not recommend Italian grown seed, but think my customers will find this satisfactory, coming as it does direct from headquarters. Pkt., 10 cents; 0z., 40 cents; 7% lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00.

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% United States Mr. Girardeau’s new Watermelon, to which he has attached his name. Mr. Girardeau is

3 probably one of the largest melon growers in the U. S. and has had an enviable reputation for years for producing § exceptionally fine melons. My customers will no doubt remember he is the originator of the Florida Favorite as Swell as Seminole; but in this new melon, which he calls Girardeau’s New Favorite Mr. G. considers he has s produced a melon that will discount anything in the melon line heretofore grown. Coming from such a source, I 4 think it sufficient recommendation for all my customers, especially those who raise melons for market, to give

§ Girardeau’s New Favorite a trial in 1893. I cannot do better in describing this melon than quote Mr. Girardeau fol : 93 g q & as follows :

“This new melon is a great improvement on my justly popular and celebrated B. C. Williams, Monticello, Fla.:—‘‘ I, to-day with your foreman, Mr. W. A. Lind- Fla. Favorite. It resembles the latter closely in shape, marking of rind, and color ot seed; | say, rode over your crops of watermelons ( 450 acres ). They were all in fine fix, and pre- the latter are smaller, and fewer found in the melons. It almost doubles the Fla. | sented a magnificent appearance. The most beautiful sight was your field of * New Favorite in size, the flesh is bright red, crisp and deliciously sweet. I raised a great many | Favorites.’ I never before saw so many melons on the same area of ground. It looked as of these melons this season weighing over 60 pounds ; one weighing 76 pounds. This new | if you could walk over the whole field on the melons and never step on the ground, and melon is also more prolific than the Fla. Favorite. Both ripen about thesame time. I send | such tremendous ones in size; saw a great many that must have weighed 75 pounds ‘% you a few testimonials telling of the great worth of this new melon. I had a great many | each; looked like they were all large ones. I, of course, sampled one. It was perfection it- © planted, and having sold no seed, I shipped a few cars of them td Jacksonville, Fla. You | self. Have never tasted its equal.” can see what the commission men there thought of them. These testimonials were un- H. West, Monticello, Fla.:—‘It affords me pleasure to testify to the great merits of © sought from them—simply business letters and telegrams I got at thetime. Youcanalso | your new melon ‘ Girardeau’s New Favorite.’ I supply the local market here with see what a local merchant here says about how they sold with him. I have plenty of | melons this season, and could sell no other sort when your new melon was offered. be other testimonials. ” | They sold readily at 25 cents each, while my neighbors across the street were offering fine R. C. Porkhill, Monticello, Fla. :—‘‘ The melon you sent me, I believe you call it your | Kolb Gems at 5 cents each, with no buyers. This, I think, is sufficient evidence of its * New Favorite, was the finest watermelon I have ever seen. It was perfectly ripe, very | popularity and good qualities. I consider it in all repects a perfect melon. I want to © sweet and sugary, it hadso few seed that it was nearly all solidmelon. It knocks out all | Fandle them again next season all you offerin this market.”

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5 other varieties and stands at the head of the list as the best melon that grows. ” John B. Mossa & Bros., Com. Merchants, Jacksonville, Fla.:—* We herewith hand you Rey. S. M. Provence, Monticello, Fla.:—‘“ I take Seaaee in recommending your ‘New | account of sales of carload of watermelons ( Girardeau’s New Favorite). We know you £ Favorite’ as every way a choice variety of Melon. Its perfect shape, faultless color, fine | will be pleased with the sales. This melon is certainly a fine seller ; we cuta fewand let @ texture and excellent flavor combine to make it one of the very best. The largest one I | our customers sample them, then they went like ‘ hot cakes.’ Sold out at our own price, 2 cut during’ the past season weighed 60 pounds, and it was well knitted and tender | while Kolb Gems are a drug on the market, and will scarcely sell for freight charges.” +3) throughout. ” John B. Mossa & Bro :—“Ship us at once another car of your ‘New Favorite.’ Can get you ps The Monticello Constitution, July 8th,’91:—“* Mr. Wm. M. Girardeau beats the worldon | good prices. Kolb Gems will not bring freight charges, advise your friends not to ship @ watermelons. He sent to the ‘ Constitution’ office this morning a sample of his new | them here.” & melon ‘ Girardeau ’s New Favorite’ weighing 60 pounds. It is a perfect beauty, and we John B. Mossa & Bro.:—(telegram) “ Car ‘ Favorites’in this morning. Sold out fancy § intend to send it to our best girl.” prices. Ship another car immediately. Market glutted on Kolbs. Big demand for yours.” 5 : : . It seems unnecessary for me to addanything further thanthe above. In view of the fact that I have purchased :

¢ Mr. Girardeau’s entire supply of seed, which amounted to quite a quantity, I am able to offer the ‘‘ New Favorite” fat very reasonable prices, considering this is the second year it has been offered to the American public. But would ® suggest early orders from all my friends. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 15¢-; 4lb., 50c.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $8.00.

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I quoteas follows from a brother seedsman:

“Our crops of this very distinct and most valu- able new cucumber have been the admiration and wonder of seedsmen and market gardeners. One grower for market, from Boston, Mass., said: ‘It is the cucumber I have been looking for all my life, but never expected to see. I never ate a finer cu- cumber.’ Another, a seedsman, with an eye to its money yalue, remarked, ‘That cucumber ought to make a man’s fortune.’ In habit of growth it isentirely distinct, setting the cucumbers very close around the stem, and maturing these early, then afterward the vines continue to run and bear freely throughout the season. The illustration adjoining is not a fancy sketch, but was drawn from nature, and the fourteen cu= cumbers shown in this sketch were all borne ‘within twelve inches of the centre of the hill, and only one vine in the hill. To show this re- markable growth the artist has removed the cen-

tral leaves, and it will be noticed that the cucum- bers grow so thickly together that they actually lie piled one upon the other. The cucumbers grow remarkably uniform, the specimen illustrated

being about two-thirds the natural size; the skin is

very smooth and entirely free from spines. In color they are a beautiful pearly white; eyen

the young fruits are of a very light color, nearly

as pure white as when ready for use.

“They are solid, tender and crisp in taste, of

splendid quality for slicing ; for pickling in bottles

the pure white little fruits are very attractive,

while their solid, crisp flesh is very appetizing.

The vines are quite vigorous in growth and im-= mensely productive. They area little earlier than the White Spine, and their distinct, unique character, superior quality and productiveness can- not failtomakeW HITE PEARLCUCUMBER

a popular favorite.” Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 20c.; 14 tb., 50c.

TWO OF THE BEST THINGS OF THE YEAR. YOU NEED THEI BOTH.

SHROPSHIRE HERO PEAS. See [lustration on Second Cover Page.

No late Pea has pleased me somuch in years astheShropshire Hero. In my own trial grounds for two years past it has equalled and surpassed any other late sort, and I have tried 150 to 200 different varieties.

The following letter, now before mefjust received from one of the largest and most successful Pea growers in Northern New York, describes Shropshire Hero so thoroughly that it is certainly worthy cf publication. It is as follows:

“ Shropshire Hero are very prolific and very trueto their type. Not inclined to degenerate and sport asmost of theother good varietiesof Peas. Thequality is exceptionally good, the pods large and well filled and easily opened, which is not the case with Premium Gem and American Wonders, where the pods hug the Peas so close that it is a difficult process to shell them. We are confident this Pea is likely to supersede Pride of the Market, Stratagem, and will be very likely to encroach somewhat upon the Telephone trade. In earliness it is about like Pride of the Market, Stratagem, Champion of England, Abundance, Everbearing, Forty Fold and Yorkshire Heroes. It has been much more prolific with us than White Marrowfat and as soon as there are enough to supply the trade, think they are likely to take the place of White Marrowfats in the canner’s trade.”’

It would be difficult to praise any one variety in stronger terms, but there is no question but that Shropshire Hero is bound to take the place of many sorts now favorably known to the American market and home gardener, and to remain at the top of the ladderfor many years tocome. This grand Pea is a recent introduction of that celebrated specialist, Henry Eckford, and is far ahead of anything he has introduced heretofore, although he is known as one of the greatest Pea specialists the world over. Shropshire Hero grows about 246 feet, is asecond early, and produces wonderfully well filled, long, handsome pods in great abundance. Peasat thesametime are of unusually large size and of delicious flavor. I have well illustrated this variety on my second cover page this year, and it is certainly worthy of this special prominence. My Earliest of All Pea, and Shropshire Hero are certainly worth a fortune to every professional market gardener. As Shropshire Hero is of such recent introduction, supply is very limited, consequently, if wanted in quantites, I certainiy would advise early orders.

Packet, 15 cents; pint, 35 cents; quart, 60 cents, 2 quarts, $1.00.

NEW COLUIMBUS TUSK IELON.

It is certainly very fortunate that in this Columbian year I am able to offer my friends such an acquisition as this new Columbus Musk Melon. To be sure I first introduced it in last year’s seed book, and although almost ten thousand of my customers grew it to their entire satisfaction, it can still be considered a novelty. The 1uustration nerewitn gives an excellent 1dea of its shape, which is a perfect nutmeg. The flesh is wonderfully sweet and melting, and of a spicy flavor; skin is finely netted, and asa shipping Melon, Columbus is undoubtedly unsurpassed, one customer in California reporting that it stood the heat better than any other variety, although at one time the thermometer was 109 in the shade, and every other Melon was completely cooked and spoiled except Columbus. days, they have arrived in perfect condition and were highly flavored, even after this experience; when kept for a week or'ten days, have still remained sweet and luscious. Finally, Columbus, combining as it does, superior flavor,

fine keeping and shipping qualities, together with large size and desirable :

shape, certainty recommends itself to every Melon growerin America, Ripens

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shortly after the Jenny Lind. My only regret is that owing to a limited supply of seed, (in consequence of a very dry spell my crop was almost a failure), I can still offer it only in small quantities.

Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents.

Jos. C. Allison, Washington, Ind.: “I am delighted with the Columbus Musk Melon. The season here has been very unfavorable, yee I succeeded in raising some very good melons. The Columbus is my choice of some half-dozen varieties. I believe Giant Pascal Celery will prove an excellent variety for this climate. I am trying several varieties in what is called New Celery Culture. TheGiant Pascal leads in thrifty growth.” f

Ernest Bowen, North Yakima, Wash.: ‘*The Columbus Musk Melon is extra choice. Every one who tasted them said they were unequaled in size and flavor.”

W. W. Pressey, Catlin, Colo. : ‘“‘ Your Columbus Musk Melon isremarkably fine;

every one is good and they are all of the same style and appearance.” Alex. Near, Eau Gallie, Fla.: “‘ Columbus Musk Melonis a most superior melon, and of very good flavor.”

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weather maturing in from 20 to 25 days from the sowing of the seed. The illustration above is a correct representation. Not one of my customers should fail to sow the earliest of all Radishes in 1893. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 44 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25.

JERUSALEM CORN.—This corn belongs to the non-sacaharine sorghums, and was brought here from the arid plains of Palestine by a missionary, who gave two grains of it to a farmer in Finney County, Kas. These two grains made 5 heads the first year, next season he got 5 bushels, and next season he planted 8 acres and gathered 200 bushels. It is pronounced the best and surest grain crop for dry countries and seasons, even better than Kaffir Corn, Dhoura and Milo Maize, It grows about 3 feet high, makes one large head on main stalk, and several smaller headson

From Henry Clay Brooks, Superintendent of the United States Experimental Grass and Forage Station, Garden City, Kas. : ‘‘ This is to certify that I raised a fair crop of ‘ Jerusalem Corn’ on the unirrigated part of the United States Experimental farm the past season, which was the dryest season in the past 15 years at this « point, the record showing 10 inches lessrain fall this year than the averageof the past 15 years. I had 90 acres in crop with different varieties of forage plants, and the Jerusalem Corn was the only kind that did any

ood. I consider it good for both man and beast. I have experimented with it in fattening a hog, and the og is in as fine condition as I ever saw one. I have also used it in my family in the form of hominy, and it 3 certainly makes the best hominy that I ever ate. H. C. BROOKS, in Charge.” 2 I have had a supply of Jerusalem Corn grown for me in Kansas the past season, and take e pleasure in offering it to my friends at the following prices: Packet, 10c.; Ib., 30c.; 3 lbs., 75c.

COCOZELLE BUSH SQUASH.—These squashes, as shown in illustration, are of oblong shape, green and white striped. A very desirable quality of the Cocozelle squash is the fact that the small green Squashes when only 2 to 4 inches long are most delicious in flavor. While a distinct type of the bush squash family, they can be cultivated the same as the ordinary Bush Scalloped. Plants grow very compact and uniform in height, vinesdo not run. They can either be boiled whole, or sliced and fried like egg plant; and I have no doubt my customers will find Cocozelle a most desirable addition to the Squash family. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 40c.; 1b., $1.00.

NEW GOLDEN OBLONG PUMPKIN.—This new Pumpkin, on account of its prolifie- ness and desirable shape, issure to make a name for itself, and I can recommend it to my friends. The following is the introducer’s description, and I do not think I can improye uponit; “‘They grow very uniform, from 15 to 20 inches in length; the outer color is a

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vine.’’’ Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents ; 14 pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.50. i=) REYNOLD’S EARLY CABBAGE.—This is a scientific cross made by Mr. Franklin & Reynolds, between the Schweinfurt Quintal and Cannon Ball Cabbage, the result being a new variety in which are combined the good qualities of both its parents. All of my customers who haye raised the Schweinfurt must have been struck with three of its characteristics. viz. : its remarkable earliness, the great size of the heads, and its reliability to head. The creat draw- back was the softness of the heads. Now, the Cannon Ball isan early cabbage, being one of the hardest heading varieties known; and the result has been to produce a new cabbage, which, while as early as the Schweinfurt, partakes also of some of the hardiness of the Cannon Ball. The flayor of this new cabbage is rich, tender and sweet, being superior to the general Drum- head class, making it a very superior variety for family use, and also for marketing where there is not along transportation. One special qualification is the fact that the Reynolds Early has such a very shortstump the heads appear to be perfectly on the ground; at the same time it isa most certain header, surpassing in this respect every other early variety of cabbage. Mr. Gregory Writes methatit isthe only cabbage in America produced by scientific crossing, and the actual passing of the pollen of one variety to the other with all proper precautions taken. It is certainly a great credit to Mr. Reynolds that he has been able to produce such a perfect cabbage, and my customers may rest assured that the Reynolds Early will surpass the expectations ot all who plant it. Supply of true seed is very limited, so can offer it in the smallest quantities only. Packet, 15

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NOTT’S EXCELSIOR PEA.—During the past season atnong my trials of several hundreds of new varieties of Peas at Briar Crest, I was particularly impressed with a dwarf wrinkled variety received from Mr. Nott, of Vermont, and called by him Excelsior.

In fact, I was so well pleased with it that I made arrangements with Mr. Nott for a supply of the seed, and take pleasure in recom- | The following is the | Remarkably hardy and productive, | besides being earlier than all the wrinkled peas, it has been impartially tested with the past six years,in various sections of the } It isso hardy and vigorous that it may be safely planted in early spring with any smooth variety, and j

mending it to my customers as a fine garden pea, and one of the best dwarf wrinkled varieties in cultivation. introducer’s description: ‘‘This very desirable pea grows toa uniform height of one foot.

United States and Canada. counted on for table use almost as soon, while the quality is far superior. peas, they have never failed to be well matured for table use within fifty days from planting, with ordinary garden culture. large, with from 5 to 7 large peas in a pod. Very tender and fine flavored.”

During the eight years that I have been developing these Pods

Mr. Buchanan, a professional seed grower, Pr. Edward Co., Ont.: _‘‘ Nott’s Excelsior, that we raised for you this season, were sown May 12th, and harvested July 20-22d. The ield was fine. I found these peas a very distinct, pure sort with many marked excel- encies over all other dwarf wrinkled varieties I have grown for various parties during the past five years, including American Wonder, Tom Thumb, Premium Gem, Advan- cer, etc. They were ready for table use within 42 days from planting. Quality, very superior. Strong habit of growth, vines standing up well, and pods forming on or near the surface, making them convenient to gather. They stood drought remarkably well, matured very evenly and were quite free from bugs.” The Rural New Yorker, in its issue for July 11th, 1891, page 515, says concerning these eas: ‘‘ What has long been needed is an early prolific, wrinkied pea. The American onder is both early and wrinkled, but it is not prolific and cannot be made to pay as a market variety. The Gem is more productive, but not so early. During the present season, the R. N. Y. has tried Nott’s Excelsior, sent to us by J. J. H. Gregory for trial. The vines grow 18 inches tall ; are thrifty and bushy and far more productive than the Gem, while it matures within a day or two of the first early smooth peas of the Daniel O’ Rourke type. The pods are of fair size, larger than those of the Premium Gem, averaging six seeds to a pod.’

Mr. Tilley, Chittenden Co., Vt.: ‘My experience this season with your new dwarf

wrinkled pea, Nott’s Excelsior, proves that this pea is indeed a wonder, both as to pro- } ductiveness and quality. The two bushels of seed I received from you to grow on con- | tract were sown at intervals, in different soils, ontmy farm, but all matured very uniformly |

within 60 days from planting and were ready for the table in about 45 days.” Rey. Edward Hungerford :

but your Excelsior proved to be the earlier by several days. € r and of excellent flavor. I esteem it highly, and shall depend on it for my earliest variety.’

Jas. J. H. Gregory, seedsman: ‘“ Noit’s Excelsior, a new early wrinkled Pea, excels American Wonder. I first tested this Pea in 1888, and was so well pleased with it that I have been trying each season since then to persuade Mr. Nott to give it to the public. found it to be as early as the American Wonder, while the pods were larger an well filled. It grows taller than that pea, and isa much heavier cropper.

stay as a standard early wrinkled pea.”’

Seldom has any vegetable been more unanimously recommended than Nott’s Excelsior has been by all who sowed it last season. I have yet to hear a single complaint, and on our own trial grounds, of almost a hundred new varieties of Peas, it was unquestionably

the greatest acquisition of the lot. other variety I have ever grown.

“ Chemin Tomato.

It’s square, plump pods (see cut), being always full of extra large peas that surpassed in size any Supply of seed limited, early orders solicited. Pkt., 15 cents; pint, 35 cents ; quart, 60 cents. ;

THE NEW FRENCH

TOMATO, CHEMIN.

This New French Tomato was origi- nated by Mr. Chemin, the Paris market gardener, who originated the now famous Golden Self-Blanching Celery. It is sel- dom that foreign varieties of tomatoes are of any value in America; but excep- tion proves the rule, and in the Chemin we have the exception, for it certainly is an acquisition. As can beseenfrom the illustration, the fruit is very distinct, in \, fact it very much resembles an apple.

\ This, together with their unusual round- ness and bright scarlet color, make them WW very noticeable, whether in the market # basket or on the vines. Vines are very / healthy and of vigorous growth; and while it matures its fruit very early, at the same time it is remarkably produc- tive, tomatoes being produced in bunches of ten and fifteen fruits. Mr. James H. Cook, of Canada, reports he picked ripe tomatoes 113 days from planting, and that an average Chemin measuring 914 inches in circumference, weighed 634 ounces, while a Dwarf Champion, exactly thc same size weighed 6 ounces, and an Opti-

mus a6 ounces. From this it will be . Seen they are unusually solid, and taking them all in all, Chemin is sure to make many friends among lovers of this deli- cious vegetable. Pkt., 10 cents; oz., 30 cents; 14ib., 75 cts.

“Nott’s Excelsior wrinkled Peas which I purchased of | you last spring were sown early in rows, on the same day with, and along side of, the , ittle Gem. The conditions (soil, culture, etc.,) of the two kinds were precisely similar, It is a fine bearer, hardy, |}

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plants eighteen inches apart, in rows, with three feet between the rows for culti- All Head Early Cabbage. vation, and nine thousand six hundred and eighty (9680) plants can be set on one acre, ninety-five per cent. of which, in an ordinary season, and with reasonable | cultivation, will make good merchantable heads.” C. L. Allen, the well known

< My friend, Mr. Burpee, first offered this Cabbage in 1891, He assures me it gw has given his trade unbounded satisfaction. SoI have determined to offer it to z Saas ; * my customers this season. Itcertainly is a most excellent early cabbage, and it | WTiter and cabbage grower of Queens Co., N. Y., wrote, after reading the descrip-

« gives me pleasure to quote, as follows, from Mr. Burpee’s description :—“‘ The eo above :—“‘I would say that in all my experience inthe cultivation of @ claims made for this distinct New Cabbage are, First, earliness, It isthe earliest | Savbeee, have never seen'a variety that possessed 0. ee good qualities as this neither have I ever seen a field of Cabbage that contained so few objectionable

me ; ipod et q a aera ees It anyon, epbapiar eetine plants as the one being grown for you. The claims for All Head Early seem very Early Summer Cabbage, and therefore, much more profitable to the Market high, but after 2 careful inspection of the crop, I cannot question one of the = Gardener, who has, in this variety, a cabbage larger, and at the same time, earlier, points claimed. ’ Pkt, 10e.; 3 considerations of the highest importance. Third, uniformity. The All Head | PKts, 25¢.; 0z., 35 ¢.; 202., Early is unquestionably the nearest approach to a thoroughbred Cabbage of any = So a $1.25; ‘= variety yet introduced, both as regards size, and uniformity of development. oy) enue +. Selection, the meansemployed to establish this variety, has been constantly made % tosecure the largest early heads, with the fewest loose leaves. The deep, flat heads are remarkably solid and uniform in color, as well as in shape and ® size. Fourth, quality. The main feature of a good Cabbage is tenderness, and in this respect it surpasses all others. = Tenderness is the result of rapid growth, and as the = All Head Early comes in quicker than any ™ of the other flat Cabbagesit is consequently more tender ; veins and mid-ribs of leaves are = also finer than those of any other variety. ¢ Fifth, adaptation. While All Head Early is i all that can be desired for earliness, it is also 5) valuable fora late or Winter Cabbage. To win- ter well, the heads must be deep, or thick p> through, a prominent feature of this variety. Seed of All Head Early, sown in July, and the plants set out about the middleof August, will bring heads, large and solid, which are sure to = winter well. Sixth, yield. By reason of the = a compact habit of growth ofthe All Head Early, r@= and absence of loose leaves, fully one thousand = more heads can be obtained tothe acre than of most other varietiesof good size. Set the

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-’ Few Tomatoes have had the honor of being so largely or originally adver- | to be largely grown forshipping purposes. Thedistinct hue of theskin permeates tised as the Ponderosa. Indescribing it I cannot do better than quote as follows | the fruit in like intensity from circumference to centre, so that when sliced for

‘fa from the description of the introducer: ‘‘ Vines are strong and vigorous and | the table, its rare beauty never fails to elicit general admiration. A marked

S@ easily carry their enormous weight of fruit. Its massiveor ponderous fruits are | peculiarity of this variety is that it is almost seedless, and this characteristic

@ almost perfect in form, and so free from ridges or corrugations as toseem nearly | commends its use to delicate persons. Large fruits or vegetables are usually {$& as smooth as glass; and when we come to weight, size and solidity, no other | obtained at the expense of earliness, and here the Ponderosa again steps in "}3 tomato begins to approach it. When we state that single tomatoes, weighing | and floors our preconceived ideas on this point by demonstrating that it is as -a@ nearly four pounds, have been grown, and that specimens walebing two and | early as most of the older sorts, whose ouly merit is that they are early.” ‘3 three pounds each are of common occurrence, some idea may be formed of | Pretty high praise, but Ponderosa has certainly made a name for itself among what this leviathan is like. Theskin is exceedingly firm, which will cause it | all lovers of this delicious vegetable. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 30 cents.

2{DER WING SQUASH.) [per

This new Squash was discovered in China some few years ago, and has proved itself to be quite an acquisi- & tion. It ishardy, wonderfully productive, and grows about 5inches long by,3 inches through. Flesh is very thick and sweet. On account of its hard, thick shell, which is covered with warts, it proves an excellent winter keeper. During the last year or two it has been extensively grown in all parts of the country and found to be a distinct and very desirable variety. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 144 pound, 50 cents; 1 pound, $1.50.

FIRST OF ALL SWEET Corn.

2 | For years, as my friends well know, I have boomed the Cory Corn to the exclusion of all other sorts as the #5 earliest variety in cultivation. I now take pleasure, however, in offering thema variety that is even earlier than the Cory. This is a bold statement, but it is made with due deliberation, after careful test by several hun- # dreds of my customers last season. First of All has proven itself in this test, two days, and in some cases, SS a week earlier than the Cory, and at the same time, produces not only larger ears, but more of them to -f thestalk. It will be found an especial boon to all market gardeners. I cannot say more about it, however, at ‘JM this time, as, owing to a very limited supply of the seed, I do not think I will have half enough to supply my :42 friends, but next year hope to be able to offer it in large quantities. i ae air Packet, 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 45 cents.

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GIANT GOLDEN HEART CELERY.

GIANT GOLDEN HEART CELERY.—As its name im- plies, this variety has been produced by careful selection and high culture from the Dwarf Golden Heart, by one of the most celebrated growers in the neighborhood of Chicago. Itis claimed to be the best of all for keeping through the winter; and in quality and appearance, as well as size, Giant Golden Heart leaves nothing to be desired. It is of de- lictous flavor, and grows much taller than its parent, the stalks being

rfectly solid. The introducer recommends it as the very best celery ‘or the market gardener, and it certainly has made quite a reputation for itself wherever grown. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 40c.; 14ib., $1.25.; tb., $4.00.

IMPROVED PEACH TOMATO.

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IMPROVED PEACH TOMATO.

Imagine a Tomato that at a first glance reminds you more of a fine good-sized peach than anything else, and you have this variety which I have named Improved Peach Tomato. It originated by breeding up the old variety, with the special idea of increas- ing its size. The Improved Peach Tomato has a beautiful peach-like color, that exactly resembles the delicate bloom of a peach ; it is twice as large as the old sort, being about 4 inches in diameter. Skin is remarkably thin, and can be peeled like the skin of a peach. All who have grown Peach Tomato in the past have been delighted with its

remarkable appearance, and delicious flavor; but I venture to say that this new variety,

which I now offer for the first time, will be sure, as soon as its merits become known, to surpass the old sort. I know of nothing that will attract the attention of visitors to

your garden to so great an extent as a few vines of this Improved Peach Tomato, as it is astonishing how few people know that there are Tomatoes grown thatit is hard to tell at a first glance, from peaches or even apples. Packet, 15 cents.

PEACH TOMATO.

This, the greatest novelty in Tomatoes, is sure to attract attention and the most favorable comment, whether growing in the garden, served on the table, either raw or preserved, oron the exhibition plate. Ifsyou want to surprise yourself as well as your friends and neighbors, include a packet of Peach Tomato in your order. Itis almost identical with some forms of peaches both in shape and color. The fruit is produced in clusters, is very solid, with red interior, with red, pinkish and green blush outside. Vines compact in habit and very productive. For preserving, Peach Tomato has no superior, Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 40 cents.

YELLOW PEACH TOMATO.

This variety, introduced by Mr. Vaughn, of Chicago, in 1891, Is the exact coun- terpart of the older sort, except in color, which is a deep lemon yellow. It has the same soft leathery skin, which is such a distinct feature of the peach variety, and is equally desirable for cooking. Packet 10 cents.

NEW LONG CARDINAL RADISH.

From the looks of some seedsmen’s catalogues, one would imagine that every year about 50 new varieties of vegetables are originated. If any one in their sober thoughts would make a calculation they would readily see that it isonly a question of a short time when a catalogue of 400 of 500 pages would not hold all the varieties of seeds that have been or promise to be introduced during the next ten years. In my experience, and it must be remembered that I annually make thousands of trials of every new thing I can lay my hands on, it is very seldom that I discover anything of merit, sothat when I do, as in the case of Long Cardinal Radish, I am always delighted. Long Cardinal is certainly a great acquisition and fills a niche that has been vacant a long while, for until now we have not had a really good, first-class, extra early, Long Scarlet Radish. Cardinal is extraordinarily early, roots being fit for use in 25 days from sowing the seed. It is particularly noted for its crisp, tender flesh, and bright attractive color of skin, the latter being the most fiery scarlet I have ever seen ina Radish. Insizeit is intermediate between long and half long varieties; in shape very regular, smooth and conical; flesh of the finest quality. I am sure it will delight all my customers. Packet, 10 cents.

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superior to both in every way, the roots being more | symmetrical in shape, and more crisp, solid and of supe- | rior flavor. It keeps through the whole winter in‘

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receipt of $7.50. Consequently all who wisha complete list ofSeeds

for One-quarter Acre Garden simply have to send me $7.50 by Registered Letter, Bank Draft, Express or Money Order, and say 12 bus.—Early Potatoes, April 15 100—Sweet Potato Plants, May 15 to June 1 240 —Strawberry Plants, April 1-15

50—Asparagus Roots, 2 years old, April 1

20—Rhubarb Roots, April l

_ These can be selected from my catalogue, at prices quoted therein, and shipped separately or with the $7.50 collection.

_ In connection with this collection I wish to direct the attention of my friends to the notice of ‘“ How to Make the Garden Pay,” on page 43. If you have never had a quarter acre home garden, and propose to start one in 93, you can find no better aid than this valuable and practical book. The $2.00 inyested in this work you will find will return you 100 per cent. profit the

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PLANTS AND POTATOES REQUIRED.

receive, all charges paid, at your nearest Express or Post-Office, the complete coliection without further troubie. ge : In addition to the above list of seeds, you should also have the following :—

Time of Planting

12—Currant Bushes, April 1

S—Gooseberry Bushes, Aprill 40—Raspberries, Red, Aprill 10—Grape Vines, April l

very first season. Any one ordering this collection and at the same time a

copy of ‘‘ How to Make the Garden Pay,’’ will be entitled toa 50 cent reduction on the book. In other words, I will send the collection of seeds as named above and a copy of ‘“‘ How to Make the Garden Pay,” for $9.00. With this combina-

tion you will be sure to distance all your friends and neighbors the coming season, and will be prepared to acknowledge next fall that you never spent $9.00 to better advantage.

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NEW GIANT PASCAL CELERY.—This af i 3 of L a st y e a r’ Ss S Pp ec i a 1 ti e S d ines in introducing to my customers in 1890 font the Geet Chae, tree 6 ; a RS

MARKET-GARDENER’S BEET.—This new variety was discovered | flavor, and has no bitter taste at all; while being a wonderful keeper it can be @ twelve years ago in a field of Pineapple Beets. Ever since, by Conca selection, | S°ld and shipped after Golden Self Blanching is sold out. The height is about ie and keeping in mind at all times its ideal shape, color and size, it has been | two feet; stalks are very large, thick, solid and not apier 8 In fact, it is the § Serena until now I consider it the best general purpose Beet in largest celery ever known as to width of stalks. It is the celery for January | cultivation. As will be noticed from illustration on colored plate, which is | #24 February use, as well as most excellent for shipping purposes, as it keeps an exact representation of this desirable variety reduced in size, it is very | CTiSP very long without flagging. The stalks are unusually tender and crisp, B symmetrical, has but few fibrous roots and has unusually small top. At | Snapping like glass, and when desired can be sliced lengthwise. When fully H age ot Egyptian it is larger, and pondiines ie Ou ea late in al ee grown the outer stalks will average two inches in width, and are fully as thick ® large size, and making a good selling and eating Beet for winter. By Ist of Oct. 4 well = they measure 8 in. impacto and average 6 ibs. in weight. One sowing only | 0f Giant Pascal reduced in size. nd after a very few is necessary to produce early beets for market and main crop for winter use, which is not the case with any other variety. Color outside is deep blood red; inside layers blood red and light red alternately. When cooked they are a beau- tiful dark red throughout, aye grated and DS ass et quality; oop ine aul

i arket as well a _Best Beet for A 8 up we anaat Se eee: Boch ie ito RRLeoRs which memes them to be aan desired, but, nevertheless, the demand was simply remarkable, and every lover close together and peculiar shape of bulb, it is also the most profitable beet for of good Celery was delighted last fall with Giant Pascal. This year I am 9 market as well as family garden = of any Iknowof. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents.

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in their orders with them, I allow the following discount on seeds % in packets: Amy one of my customers has the privilege i] of selecting seeds, in packets only, to the amount of £ $1.30 and sending me $1.00 for same; or, I will send % Seeds, in packets only, to the value of $2.75 for $2.00;

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mmnt Ifiatter myself that the following list of Garden Seeds is unsurpassed by any other house in the United States; not as large as that found in many other cata- logues, but I have winnowed the chaff from the wheat. For years past I have culled out all the surplus varieties with an idea of offer- ing only the best, and condensing the list to an extent that will not prove confusing to the market- gardener, let alone the private planter. It isrank injustice to offer the same variety of seed under half a dozen different names, and an absurdity to list a countlessnumber of sorts for which there is no demand.

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JERUSALEM.—Over one thousand bushels have been hardy and resemble Potatoes in appearance; they should

will keep 20 head in good condition until Spring, excepting when the ground is frozen too hard e To destroy them the ground should be plowed when plants are a * © foot high. Pound, 40 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.00, by mail, postpaid. $3.00 per bushel, by express or freight,

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GREEN GLOBE.—A table variety largely grown abroad, but little knawn here. © Portions are the flower heads, which should be used before they begin to open. Pkt., 10e.; 0z., 30c.

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10 cts.; 4 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. ROOTS, 1 year old, 100 by mail, $1.25 ; by express, 1 year old, $5.00 per 1000, 2 year old, $6.00 per 1000, purchaser paying charges.

PALMETTO.—It is claimed that this new variety is not only much earlier than Conoyer’s but is also a better yielder and of more even growth, while of a Southern origin it is well adaptec for all sections both North and South. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 50 cts. ; Ib., $1.50.

MAULE’S MAMMOTH.—This variety, I consider, excels all others, not only in ™ tenderness and flavor, but also in productiveness. It throws out an unnsual number of strong, well-developed shoots the entire season, and it has sold in Philadelphia markets for four times the price of other sorts. At three years old has yielded crops valued at $500 per acre. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; %4 Ib., 50 cts.; lb.. $1.80. ROOTS, 1 year old, 100 by mail, $1.50; by express, 1 year old, $6.00 per 1000, 2 year old, $7.50 per 1000, the purchaser paying charges.

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EARLIEST IMPROVED ROUND POD VALENTINE. Afterall, the Valentine Bean although many years old, is still the best early dwarf green pod bean to be had, no matter what claims may be made to the contrary by variousseedsmen, who may be interested in pushing some particular variety. Ihave examined in all sections of the country beans said to be equally as good as the Valentine, but on looking into the matter, I have not as yet been able to find the superior of this Improved Valentine, which I take pleasure in offering my customers. Fora period of almost ten years I § have been breeding up the old Valentine, until to-day in the improved strain I offer, I have a bean that is fully ten days earlier than the old Valentine, with full, round meaty pods, that when placed on sale in the market, or on the table, always excite favorable comment, on account of the beauty of the pods or their tender and superior flavor. They are often ready to pick from 33 to 35 days from time of planting.. I have not, I know, made a mistake in giving a whole page to this the best of green podded snap shorts, and Maule’s Butter Wax described below. These two make a combina- tion unexcelled, and no reader will make a mistake by including both varieties in

| their orders, either for a large or small quantity, according to their requirements. I have seldom had two varieties of a vegetable that I could so highly recommend to my friends. Pkt. 15 cents; pint 30 cents; quart, 50 cents, by mail, postpaid:

MAULE’S BUTTER WAX. During the last few years there has been quite a number of Wax Beans brought before the notice of the American public, so many varieties, in fact, that I certainly would have hesitated about adding another to the

| already long list, unless I was perfectly confident that I had a sort that would lay all j others on the shelf. Butter Wax is unquestionably the earliest Wax Bean, while its beautiful, transparent golden-yellow pods absolutely contain more meat than any other variety. The dry beans are white, with an irregular brown eye, and as it comes from an accidental cross between the Golden Wax and Dwarf Black Wax. it will be seen that it is very similar to that very fine variety recently introduced } called the Black Eyed Wax. Being entirely stringless, Maule’s Butter Beans can be } used as a string bean until nearly ripe; in fact, longer than any other sort. It is also one of the hardiest varieties, and is less liable to spot than any other. Four cardinal points may be given why it should head the list of all other wax varieties. First, quality, which is unexcelled. Second, strimglessmess, as they are abso- lutely without strings. Third, earlimess, for in this respect they are not surpassed by any other wax bean in cultivation. Fourth, solid meat, for a pithy or hollow f pod cannot be found. Maule’s Butter Beans, as soon as their superior qualities are } known, will lead all other wax sorts. Packet 15 cts.; pint, 35 cts.; quart, 60 cts. One packet of each of above, 25 cts.; pint of each, 60 cts., postpaid.

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a= EARLY MOHAWK.—4< hardy, AR EIN Rl N ip § early sort, of old-established reputation. oNE. EE : oD ARE B Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 25 cts.; qt., 40c. i rt J I Pr 7 f§ IMPROVED EARLY YEL- ; A mM LOW SIX WEEKS.—Afiter Valen- # tine, I believe this bean is the next best j extra early green pod. It is absolutely stringless until it attains fullsize. Itis extra early, very productive, and always Mme makes a good, thick meaty pod. Pkt. i0c.; pt., 25¢.; qt., 40c, postpaid. | ROUND PODDED REFU- GEE.—This old, well-known variety has lately been greatly improved by one of our most celebrated bean growers. It > me is somewhat later than either of the EARLY MOHAWK. above, but still itis wonderfully prolific, of excellent shape,and in every way desira- ble; has always been largely grown for pickling. Pkt. 10 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 40 cts. BEST OF ALUL.—Pods are f long, very fleshy, succulentand ., = A stringless, of good fiayor. They : are produced medium early and abundantly. Market gardeners fin the neighborhood of New Or- '§ leans have long considered them the best of all. Although only known in the North to a limited extent, all planting them agree they well deserve the name. Pkt. 10 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 45 cts. NONPAREIL.—Is about the very last bean to mature; it comes in at a time when almost all other varieties are hard and stringy. On grounds of the New York Experimental Station in 1888, was by all odds the most vigorous and hardy of all, so I B => A, ave no hesitancy in saying it =—=—"~ —42ssS=— eZ will stand the dry weather bee IMP. EARLY YELLOW SIX WEEKS. than any other variety. Vines are always loaded down with numbers of long dark green pods, thatif pulled when young are of good quality ; allowed to mature they must be grown for shelled beans, for which use it does exceedingly well, as crop is matured all at once, and podsare always full of large red speckled kidney-shaped beans, which cook tender and mealy, Packet., 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 45 cents. WHITE KIDNEY.— Popular , either green or ripe, and isone of the 7 very best for Winter use. Pkt., 10 cets.; pt., 25 cts.; qt., 40 cts. LARGE WHITE MAR- ROWFAT.—This has always been a popular variety in field cul- ture, and a most profitable market sort. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 45¢. PROLIFIC TREE,—This is a small, very white bean, resem-§ bling the old-fashioned Navy Bean, but cooks in Jess time and is/ of better flavor. They should be planted in rows 24 feet apart, and&® 20 inches apart in the rows, so as to secure a large yield ; they should # not be allowed to crowd each other. In competition for a $25 premium, M. B. Puryear, Linwood, Ark., raised a vine containing 711 pods. Mr. Thompson, of North Andover, Mass., a plant containing 612 pods. From this statement some : des can be had of thelt wonderful —— productiveness. Pkt. 10 ets.: pint, BEST OF ALL. 25 cts.; quart, 40 cts., postpaid.

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healthy while other varieties rust and spot, and are thereby greatly reduced in quantity as

on and most productive Field Bean in America. | the coming Bean for field culture. The ripened seed is pearly white and much handsomer present only known to a limited extent in western New York, | than the old sorts, consequently they can frequently be sold at an extra price.’ Every reader

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w/in that great Bean growing district, and fields of them, containing acres were not f | uncommon. On inquiring, I found 40 bushels to the acre, not an unusual yield, and they have frequently, under favorable circumstances, made a much larger return. They ripen several a _ URLINGAME MEDIUMS.—In the Burlingame | well as quality. I have before me a letter from one of the largest concerns handling Beans in ediums I consider I offer my customers the earliest, har- | New York State ; they write that ‘‘ Burlingame Mediums are, in their opinion, unquestionably et however, has increased in popularity to such an extent of this catalogue who has ever grown or thinks of growing Beans for market, should not uring the last few years, that wherever grown it is planted to | hesitate to give Burlingame Mediums a trial. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 40 cents. 19

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NEW MONT D’OR.—A variety well worth a trial. One of the earliest of all the dwarf wax sorts, and less liable to rust than many others. It is very prolific; at times over 40 pods, 4 to 5 inches long, can be counted on a single plant. Has golden yellow pods

of tender and most excellent flavor. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 30c.; qt., 50c. IVORY POD W AX.— Earlier than Black Wax. Pods are long, brittle and stringless, of beautiful transparent ivory white appearance. Vines liable however to throw out runners. Pkt. 10c.; pt. 30c.; qt. 50c. WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX.—This most prolific and hardy Dwarf Wax Bean is unquestionably one of the earliest of all. It is only surpassed in this respect by Maule’s Butter Wax. In com- parison with the Golden Wax, the pods are often ready to pull tem days earlier. Vines are of medium size and hardy, while the pods are long, flat and of a delicate waxy yellow. Very brittle and entirely stringless. Packet, 10c.; pint, 30c.; quart, 50c. BURPEE’S PERFECTION WAX.—The introducer claims for this variety unusual vigor of growth, and immense productiveness. They have large pods on astrong bush by which they are held well up trom the ground, Pkt. 10c.; pt. 30c.; qt. 50c. BLACK WAX.—Tender, yellow, transparent pods, of the most delicious flavor. Free of runners. Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 45c. GOLDEN WAX.—Ten days earlier than the Black Wax. Pods large, long, brittle and stringless. Say what you will this variety is hard to equal, and notwithstanding the many new wax sorts of recent introduction, I still think it should be in

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YOSEMITE W AX—Absolutely largest ofall. Seepp:6: IMPROVED RUST-PROOF GOLDEN WAX.—This 4}|| new strain of Golden Wax is really all its name implies. Pods $| are thicker than Golden Wax, if anything of better quality, and ®'| absolutely rust-proof. Having fulfilled all claims made for it the ©! last two seasons, I am confident in offering this Improved Rust- ='|| Proof variety of Golden Wax, that my customers will find it well ©} worth the extra price I have toask. Pkt., 15c.; pt., 35¢,; qt., 60c. AI SADDLE-BACK WAX.—A cross of the Yosemite and 9'||| Black-Eyed Wax, made by N. B. Keeney & Son, Genesee Co., N. Y. 3 || First offered in 1890 by a Philada. seedsman, who claims them to «| be broader and thicker than other sorts. Pk., 10 cts.; pt.,40cts. 9} _ NEW PROLIFIC GERMAN WAX.—This is a decided 4 improvement on the old German Wax Butter Beans, being a '|| stronger grower, with longer, straighter and rounder pods and at || the same time being more than twice as prolific. For ,,|| produciiveness and fine quality, I doubt if it is surpassed by any | other bean in existence, except possibly Maule’s Butter Wax. All 8) who planted it last year are loud in their praises of Prolific Wax 4'|| and want no better bean. The very handsome, golden yellow, 2l| fleshy pods, entirely free from strings, borne inimmense quantities on every plant, alike recommend Prolific Wax for either the 2) market or home garden. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 30 cts.; qt., 50 cts. =) FLAGEOLET DWARF WAX.—Pods a beautiful golden (||| color, larger than Golden Wax, and even more striking and showy, similar to Perfection Wax. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 30 cts.; qt., 50 cts.

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WHITE, CREASEBACK.—This very choice pole bean, known through many sec- tions of the South as the Popular Fat Horse Bean, should have been catalogued long ago by Northern seedsmen. One difficulty, how- ever, has been that the seed has always been scarce. I have had, however, a crop pown for me the iast four years, and take great pleasure in being able to offer it tomy customers. For string beans the Greaseback is especially desirable, being of a @ beautiful light green color, stringless, about six = inches long, perfectly round. with a crease in the

back, and of most excellent quality. They ripen yery early ; in fact, itis the earliest of any + green pod pole bean I know, and pods are & thick from one end of the pole to the other. Crease- back for early, Lazy Wives for late, makes an ex- @® cellent combination. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 30c.; qt., 50c.

NEW GOLDEN WAX POLE.—1 have given my customers a very fine pole bean above, but have still another that, to say the least, isa f& perfect beauty. White Creaseback is a green- = podded bean. Golden Wax has the finest, rich = round, fleshy, stringless, beautiful golden-yel- = low pods, seven to nine inches long, I have ever

e seen. In flayor it equals any in cultivation, 5 while the vines begin bearing as early as any other pole bean grown, and almost as early as any Dwarf EB Wax variety. It has only one fault, and that is that 1g the vines do not take the pole quite as readily as the Lazy Wives or Creaseback, but then itisearlier jf than either, and when its other superior qualities iii

St are taken into consideration, not an order for 1893 should omit it. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 30 cts.; qt., 50 cts.

MAULE’S IMPROVED DUTCH RUNNER.—This new bean is without a doubt FAR THE MOST PRODUCTIVE POLE BEAN IN CULTIVATION. The illustration gives but a faint idea of the immense yield. I

s have never seen anything that could begin to = equal them, and all planting Dutch Runner this

season I am sure will agree with me. They are

also wonderfully early. Pods are very large and = handsome, almost equal to the Large Lima. In ®@ flavor they are superior, and cooked green in Summer you will find they equal any succotash you ever made. They continue in bearing from July right up to frost. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 35 cents; quart, 60 cents.

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bearing the yellow of the pods greatly

predominates over the green of the foliage, hence its name. Pods are per- fectly straight, 6 to 8 inches long, flat when young, of fine quality and entirely stringless. Packet 15 cents.

NEW GOLDEN CLUSTER.—This new variety is an improvement on all the good qualities of the Giant and Dwarf Wax, and is alotinet in seed, in color and habit of growth. The pods retain their tenderness and plumpness long after the beans have attained a large size, so that only a few days elapse after they cease to be fit for string beans before they are fit toshell. The pods are a beautiful golden yellow, and are from six to eight inches long, borne profusely in clusters of four to six. Commencing to bear ten days after the Golden Wax, it continues to produce an abundance of pods until frost setsin, Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 35 cts.; qt,, 60 cts.

SALEM IMPROVED LIMA.—This is a selected strain of the Large Lima, but it is so far superior to the Lima Beans that I

know most of my customers see and grow, that I must give it a prominent notice in my catalogue. In the first place I think you will find it the most productive, and, therefore, best table Lima you have ever grown. Pods are produced in large clusters, five to six large beans often in a pod, and ripens only a very short time after the Extra Early Lima. The vines continue in bearing right up to frost. The | King of the Garden is a first-class Lima in every way, but I think the Salem Improved IP fully equals, if it does not surpass it. It certainly beats it in strong, regular growth // CONN LS on my trial grounds. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 35 cents; quart, 60 cents. DREER’S IMPROVED LIMA.—Very productive, and pods are always full of extra pip beans of the most delicious and superior and best I have ever had.” Pods grow from quality. When green they are nearly as large as the Large Lima, thicker, sweeter | two to four feet long, and are produced in and more tender, remaining green in the pod for a long time after maturing. | eTeat abundance. In color they are a beautiful green, tender and delicious, Ye Packet, 10 cents ; pint, 30 cents ; quart, 50 cents so at Rey will not only Boxe a et curiosity wherever grown, but also Dreer’s Bush laima.—This Bean is exactly t = 7 - | a desirable variety as well. . M. Pace, Virgil City, Mo., raised the prize eS r owe atime mentione above, except AT ad fee oeeine ss warety ~ Dreer enn Asparagus Bean in 1889. It was 3014 inches long. Packet, 15 cents. ‘orm of this variety. It is certainly an acquisition, and I consider it one of the best of Burpee’s Bush Lima.—Seldom has a Ss yroughly = the Dwarf Large Lima Beans; as it is very prolific and the earliest with the| tised. We have this year grown a nicecrop Sea ae pee i gery an exception of Henderson’s, which matures about two weeks sooner. Packet, 15 cents;| the introducer at a cost of one cent for each bean, which I now take pleasure in 2 packets, 25 cents; 5 packets, 50 cents; 12 packets, $1.00. offering my customers at15 cts, per pKt.; 2 pKts., 25cts.; 5 pKts., 50 cts.; 12 pKts., $1.

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FRENCH ASPARAGUS.—Having had several calls for this bean, I have pro- cured a limited quantity of seed from France.

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: be perfectly dwarf bean, grows about 2 feet high, loaded from the ground up with beautiful pods; has a strong stiff stalk which enables it to bear up the beans without poles or sticks.” My friends will have to make some allowance for the above description, however, as on my trial grounds it was no better

than many others. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents,

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LAZY WIVES POLE BEAN.—This variety == originated in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where for a Sg number of years, it has been the most popular Pole Beanfy=

grown. Pods are wonderfully broad, thick, fleshy, and,fi

surpass every variety in the way vines cling to the pole, |f and every bean grower will at once acknowledge this is a Hil most important qualification. Its name, I think, implies th productiveness, for, the vines being covered all Summer il with masses of beautiful pods, it is just the sort to suit lazy Wives, aS a mess can soon be picked for dinner. rather flattish, oval shape, and, when fully grown, are} m from 4 to6 inches long, exceedingly rich, buttery, and fine |W ® flavored when cooked. They are hardy, easily grown, and \ I could furnish om persons who have grown and used the Lazy Wives Bean, all claiming it to be the best Bean they have ever tried, and many have discarded all other kinds, | using this foran early and late snap-short, and also as dry. culiar taste and | ( ave known many |f persons who could not be induced to eat other varieties of | string beans after tasting Lazy Wives, if they could obtain the latter. Packet, 15 cents ; pint, 35 cents. | IMPROVED K

POLE BEAN.—This Bean, while a very old variety, has |W lately been so improved as to deserve cultivation by all |i} people who like a nice long green podded pole bean. It is |! roductive, the pods actually {f ‘hanging in clusters from the top to the very bottom of the }f pole. At the same time they are very long, stringless,and always cook remarkably tender. In fact under its new ## Homestead, it has been recommended as }{ the best of all green podded pole beans. Packet,15 cents; jf

TRA EARLY LIMA.—AlIso known as Early | Jersey. This is 10 days to two weeks earlier thanany other | | pole Lima, and until the introduction of THE NEW ff BUSH LIMA four years ago, was the earliestin cultiva- jf Notwithstanding its earliness it still equals the ff ordinary large Lima in quality and productiveness, while J Many in the North who jf have never been able to raise Lima Beans until they § lanted this variety have had great success with Extra | rly Lima. Pkt, 10 cents; pint, 40 cents; quart, 75 cents.

JACKSON WONDER.—This Bean has created con- ff siderable excitement in many parts of the South, where # | last season it was sold at avery high price. 4 Cultivator, published at Atlanta, Ga., has this to say about Gries onder Bean is a combination Bean, for when the flat pods are just barely grown they area perfect \\ snap short, and are delicious asa snap bean. After they [iq \ ass this stage they are to be shelled and eaten asa lima & ean. Their favor isrich and delicious, Itisimmense- ¥

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MAULE’S DARK RED EGYPTIAN.—The |] earliest; the most popular among market gardeners for forcing purposes. Roots when young are hard, crisp and 1 tender, and in color very dark red. I can particularly recommend my seed to those desiring to sow the best strain of Egyptian Beet on the market. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 ets.; 14 lb., 20 ets.; lb., 60 cts.; 5 lbs,, $2.50.

ECLIPSE.— Eclipse is as early I find as the Egyptian, and besides is considered by many growers to be of better | quality and color. Has a remarkably small top. Is very smooth, fine-grained and tender; bright red in color. Many gardeners have largely discarded Egyptian for Eclipse, and this year the latter will be more largely sown than ever. Pkt, 5¢; oz. 10c; 44 lb. 20 c.; Ib. 60 c.; 5 Ibs. $2.50.

BASTIAN’S EARLY RED._Very early, quick large growth, fine formand bright red color. Profitable for either market orhome garden. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 10 cents; 14 lb., 20 cents ; pound, 60 cents; 5 lbs., $2.50.

PHILADELPHIA EARLY TURNIP.—Thisis a very early beet, maturing about the same time or a little later than the Egyptian. Itis veryrich and sugary and highly thought of by all who have ever sownit. Flesh is in alternate rings of light and dark pink, butboilsred. It is very smooth and is a decidedly profitable market variety. Pkt ,5¢.;0z,10¢.; 14 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.50.

MAULE’S BLOOD TURNIP.—The blood turnip beet is known the world overas a most desirable variety, and there are any number of strains, good, bad and indifferent. Having grown what I consider the most desirable and carefully selected of all these various stocks, I have for several years been supplying it to thou- sands of my customers to their entire satisfaction. It is nearly as early as the Egyptian, but surpasses the latter variety in favor. Colora rich dark red ; roots fine grained, globular shape with small top. Free from side or fibrous " roots, always remarkably smooth. Excellent

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TABLE BEETS,—(Continued.) « SUGAR BEET. +

EDMAND’S TURNIP.—This is a very IMPERIAL SUGAR.—One of the best thoroughbred Turnip Beet ; very early, good | beets ever raised for feeding cows and young shape, small top. Has given excellent satis-| stock. Can beraised ata cost of 5 cents per faction on the Boston Market, where it is con-| bushel, as it has yielded 30 tons and over per sidered a very popular variety. Pkt., 5 cts; 0z.,| acre. Very free of side roots. The $25.00 prize 10 cts.; 7410. 20 cts.; 1b., 60 cts.; 5 Ibs., $2.50. offered in 1888 for the heaviest Imperial Sugar

_ EARLY BASSANO.—Grows to a good | Beet raised from Maule’s seeds was secured by size ; an excellent sort to sow for greens. Pkt.,| J. V.N. Young, Arroyo Grande, Cal., with a 5 cts.; 02., 10cts.; 4 lb., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 cents. specimen weighing 3514 pounds. Packet 6 cts.,

aN LONG. PLOOU a a ea ceent 0z., 10 cts.; 44 Ib., 20 cts.; lb., 40 ets.; 5 Ibs., $1.75. second early. Good also for winter use. dy || Sa 5 ets.; oz., 10 ets.: 14 1b., 20 cts.; Ib., 60 cents. KK KheKhreKce KKK

MAULE’S IMPROVED LONG RED. | —The best strain of long dark red beet in the Have you noticed our Star 4 tnarket, and especially desirable for winter or s 4 falluse. Excellent asa feed for cattle, as 12 Collection of fifteen Prize

tons have been grown per acre. Shape shown = incut. Sweet, tender, richcarmine. No gar-| Vegetables on Page 69? It is

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Pkt. 10c.; oz. 15e.; 14 lb. 30c.;Ib., 90¢.; 5 Ibs. $3.50.

Jay S. Fox, Clinton, Mich. : ‘Accept my thanks for ‘How to make the Garden Pay’ and ‘The Practical Farmer.’ I must say I feel well paid for the little work which I did, as I received over 20 free packets.

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MEDIATE.—This new and entirely dis- tinct strain is sure to make a mark for itself among all growers of Mangel Wurzels. It j has a magnificent root, which is easily lifted from the ground, produces enormous crops, and has proven itself to be a most excellent keeper. It is certainly a novelty of : sterling merit, as can be seen from the illustration, it grows more than half above ground, isremarkable even in shape, rather elongated in form, and of most vigorous

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received over $5000 from people whose orders I was not able to fill, simply because they neglected to sign their names, or give their Post-Office addresses, and the postmarks on the envelopes were too indistinct to discover where the letters came from. The persons who sent me this $5000 are certainly laboring under the impression that Iam in business simply to grab all the money I can obtain without making any return for it. People with such an opinion will of course not help my business, so there is no one more interested in this matter than myself.

I TRUST EVERY ONE OF MY FRIENDS WILL BEAR IN MIND TO SIGN THEIR FULL NAME AND POST-OFFICE, COUNTY AND STATE, TO EACH AND EVERY COMMUNICATION.

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REYNOLD’S EARLY CAB- BAGE.—This is a scientific cross made by Mr. Franklin Reynolds, be- a == tween the Schweinfurt Quintal and MAULE’S WINNINGSTADT. Cannon Ball Cabbage. Allofmy cus-ling large cone tomers who have raised theSchwein-

Is very early, form- ‘ -shaped heads of excellent quality, and is in-}very certain to head, as it will grow a solid head in seasons furt must have been struck with}when other sorts fail to produce anything, On account of its three of its characteristics, viz.: its]yery hard heads it keeps well both Winter and Summer. It remarkable earliness,the great size 0f}seems to suffer less from Cabbage worms than any other sort. the heads, and its reliability to head. |Warket-gardeners and others desiring a choice strain The great drawback was the softness] of this popular Cabbage ought to sow Maule’s Seeds. of the heads. Now, the Cannon Ball/Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; 14 Ib., 85¢e.; 1b., $3.00. is an early cabbage, being one of the : — hardest heading varieties known; and the result has been to produce a new cabbage, which, while as early as the Sch weinfurt, partakes also of some of the hardiness of the Cannon Ball. One special qualification is the fact that the Reynold’s Early has such a very short stump the heads appear to be perfectly on the ground; atthe same time it is a most certain header, surpassing in this respect every other early variety of cabbage. Mr. Gregory writes me that itis the only cabbage in America | produced by scientific crossing, and the actual passing of the pollen of one variety to the other with all proper precautions taken. It is certainly a great credit to Mr. Reynolds that he has been able to produce such a perfect cabbage, and my customers may rest assured that the Reynold’s Early will surpass the expectations of all who plant it. Supply of true seed is very limited, so can Offer it in thesmallest quantities only. Packet, 15 cents; ounce 40 cents.

EARLIEST ETAMPES.—Although a comparativel mew cabbage, Earliest Etampes has fairly sprung into public favor, andis unanimously endorsed as the earliest of all, by every one who hastried it. Full ten days to two weeks ear- lier than any other variety, excepting New Express, it forms fine, hard and solid eiested heads of extra quality, much larger and finer than the Early York. It hasa short stem growing close to the ground, and by reason ofits few outer leavescan be planted much closer together than any other. Itisim every way one ofthe most desirable extra early Cabbages ever intreduced. Sowm in March it is frequently ready for use by Ist of June. Pkt., 10 cts.; 02., 25 cts.; 4 Ib., 73 ets.; Ib., $2.25.

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Wakefield is the best early Cabbage in America to-day, consequently it is not to be wondered at that I should take particular pains in furnishing my customers with an extra choice strain of seed of this variety. I feel perfectly safe in saying that I consider I have to-day the finest and truest stock of Jersey Wakefield in America. Neither pains, trouble nor expense have been spared in producing or selecting my seed of this variety, which I haye grown for me right at the foun- tain-head of the Wakefield Cabbage—on Long Island. The strain I offer is just the sort for market-gardeners and all others who look for quality first and then cost of seed afterwards. Forms an unusually large head; almost as early as Earliest Etampes, while for compactness and regularity of growth it cannot be surpassed. It has remarkably few outer leaves and is always sure to mature fine marketable heads, frequently in 100 days from planting. Market or private gar-

popular and profitable market variety. Pkt.,10c.; 0z., 35¢.; #41b., $1; Ib., $3.50.

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excellent planted early or late. Always a reliable header and with ordinary culti- vation will readily weigh 20 to30lbs. In quality it is most desirable, while there is no question it is the earliest of all the large hard-heading Drumhead varieties of Cabbage. I have long taken pride in furnishing my customers with an extra strain of Short-Stemmed Brunswick Cabbage seed, and for this reason my prices area little higher than for the ordinary strains of Brunswick generally offered, but the seed is well worth the differemce. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 14 1b. 75c.; Ib. $2.50.

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New Early Express

The earliest of all. First introduced in my 1887 Catalogue and pronounced by one and all the greatest addition in years to the = Cabbage family. Produces fair-sized, marketable heads 70 DAYS FROM SOWING OF THE SEED. I did not think I would be able to offer an earlier cabbage than Etampes, but EXPRESS IS FEW DAYS EARLIER THAN EVEN THIS NOW FAMOUS

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MOST IMPORTANT ADDITION MADE IN YEARS TO THE CABBAGE FAMILY. Im guality it is A No.1; hascomparatively few loose leaves, and almost every plant forms a fine head every time. Like the Etampes, it holds its head admirably, and as it can be planted so close together, yields a very large crop. There are many cabbages called “ earliest” listed by other seedsmen, but I venture to say that EXPRESS WILL DISCOUNT THEM ALL. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 30 cents; 14 pound, $1.00; pound, $3.00.

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2 Successful Long Island market gar- deners will raise no other kind of red cabbage, for they consider this the best of all. The heads frequently

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aule’s Genuine

NOW IN THE SIXTEENTH YEAR OF ITS POPULARITY AND STILL MORE POPULAR THAN EVER. DEMAND LAST YEAR FOR MAULE’S GENUINE SEED GREATER THAN EVER,

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F YO have never sown Sure-Head, I might almost say you don’t know | what good Cabbage is. Many will laugh at this assertion, but after | 16 years’ thorough test, during which time it has beensown by at least 100,000 planters in allsections of the country, to their entire satisfaction, IFEEL FULLY JUSTIFIED IN MAKING THIS BOLD STATE- MENT. I cannot recollect during this period, of ever haying aserious com- | plaint, while the good reports, some of them almost beyond belief, have | come to hand by the thousands. If you want a Cabbage, ALL. HEAD AND | ALWAYS SURETO HEAD, you have it without a doubt, in Maule’s Genuine Sure-Head. , A few of the many excellent qualities possessed by this Cabbage are the remarkable uniformity with which it always heads; the heads being unusually hard, firm, and finein texture. It has comparatively & few loose leaves, keeps well, is good for shipping, and is just the variety and Rj Quedit= *o suit all ‘overs of good Cabbage. It was originated by crossing the

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Nea WY Tl . ea AW Ns yy A ARS Ve ——S Flat Dutch and Drum-Head by a practical gardener of long experience, who has never found any variety that sellsso readily to his trade, and justly claims that it is unequaled by any Cabbage raised in New Jersey for the Philadelphia market. AS PERFECTED TO-DAY, THIS CABBAGE IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST MARKET VARIETY. IT IS ALWAYS SURE TO HEAD, EVEN WHEN OTHERS FAIL. After having gained such anenviable local reputation among experienced

market-gardeners, who should well know their own wants, I brought it before the public, confident it would soon become everywhere equally as popular.

PRICES FOR 1893

Packet, 10 Cts.; Ounce, 30 Cents; % Pound, e $1.00; Pound, $3.00.

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Making a total of 1 534,840 papers of flower and vegetable seeds pre- sented free for trial to my customers in two lyears’ time. Do you think there is another firm in the seed busi- ness that can present such a showing ?

BLEICHFIELD] GIANT.—iarge, solid heading, short- stemmed, second early sort. Dark- green. Solid. It is sure to please. | Pkt., 10¢.; 02.. 25¢e.; 41b., 75¢.; 1b., $2.50. §

MAULE’S KARLY FLAT] DUTCH.—An old variety, but one} that is still wonderfully popular wher- ever grown, unquestionably a good second early, of excellent quality, with large, sound and solid heads. Heads are of a very uniform shape and are flattened on top. Recom- mended for the South, as it resists heat better than many other varieties. Pkt., f 10c.; 02., 25¢.; 14 Ib., 75c.; 1b., $2.25.

EARLY SUMM ER.—This variety matures ten days to two weeks after Wakefield but as the heads are almost double the size, it may be} ranked as one of the best large } earlies. One point in fayor of this Cabbage is that on account of its short outer leaves, it can be planted as close J as the Wakefield, about 12,000 plants to the acre. Heads are solid, round and rather flat. I offer strictly first-} choice Long Island grown seed. Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 25c.; 141b., 75c.; lb., $2.50. g

DEEP HEAD.—This new strain of Bruns wickCabbage well deserves the § name, being equal to Fottler’s in earli- j ness and other good qualities, but g ! : making a larger and thicker ; . 2 Packet, 1 head, thus proving a better Winter ous: ; ; z : ; : = : keeper. All desiring a fine, large, hard- f

é MARBLEHEAD MAM- MOTH.—This enormous cabbage excels in size all other varieties of its

hfamily. If you want to surprise >) jyour friends with the largest my

cabbage ever raised im your f/ j meighborhood this is the variety $'

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DANISH BALL HEAD.—Oneot}| fp NU eee . Weighing as) high as DO MeiGO be. a my customers in Denmark has solicited Habe but Gn the: Gone rae eee ates et me to list this Cabbage for several years i and the flavor fine. Itis well adapted =

past. There it is grown in large quan- to the South, and is considered ae of 3)

tities and considered the best Winter ithe most desirable varieties of late

Cabbage, especially for shipment to for- fi h latitud

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qsurest to head. Packet, 25 cents; ounce, $3.00. . EARLY PARIS.—Popular sort tor forcing. slarge, white, solid and compact. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 60 cts. « EARLY LONDON.—Sure to head, very early, and® excellent in every way. , 10 cts.; 0z., 60 cts.; 4 Ib. $1.75. ° ¢ AUTUMN GIANT.—So protected by the foliage «

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OXHEART.—This new Carrot well deserves general cultivation. In addition to being early, it equals if indeed it does not surpass, every other variety in shape, being an intermediate in length between the Early Horn and the Half- Long varieties, while it runs fully 3 to 4 inches in diameter, and specimens have been raised measuring over7 inchesacross. In quality it isextra good and will prove profitable in both the home and market garden. Where other sorts require digging, Oxheart can be easily pulled. If you want an early, handsome, ready-selling Carrot, Oxheart will suit you. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 15¢.;141b., 40c.; lb., $1.25. 9 EARLY SCARLET HORN.—Known favorably by all growers. Con-

sidered by many the best early table variety. Flesh fine grained. In colordeep orange, has small tops. Grows wellin shallow soil. Matures 8 to 10 dayssooner than Long Orange. Packet, 5cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 44 pound, 30 cts.; pound, $1.00.

EARLY HALF LONG SCARLET.—Coreless and stump-rooted. Flesh bright orange. Early, with smooth skin; most excellent for table use. Will mature in shallow soil. Packet, 5c.; ounce, 10¢c.;14 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00.

MAULE’S DANVERS.—Most excellent for all soils, and will yield Brenton bulk, with smallest length of roots, of any now grown. It is of a rich, dark orange color and all the roots are wonderfully smooth and handsome. Forty tons and over peracre have been raised with good cultivation, and has often given 25 to30tons peracre. Last year it was the most popular Carrot in my entire list. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15c.; 14 1b., 35c.; Ib., $1.10.

MAULE’S IMPROVED LONG ORANGE.—I consider this the best strain of the well-known Long Orange Carrotonthemarket. Roots of largesize, smooth, fine-grained and superior. Always well formed, and of a deep orange color. John T. King, Kent, O., secured the $25.00 offered for the best Long Orange Carrot raised from Maule’s seeds in 1888, with a beautiful specimen 1614 inches long. They always grow remarkably uniform, and with a little care and attention enormous crops can be grown of this variety, particularly on light, deep soil. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. ; 14 lb., 35 cts. ; 1b., $1.10.

NEW CHANTENAY.—Very productive, has an extra large shoulder, is easily dug, and is in everv way desirable. It is very smooth, fine in texture, and of a beautiful rich orange color. Well worthy of a thorough trial. Pkt.,10cts.; 0z., 15cts.; 44 1b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.

RED ST. VALERY.—Originated in France, where it is one of the most popular varieties. Of arich,deeporangecolor. Large and handsome. Very straight roots, broad at the top, often measuring 234 to 3 inches across, while they grow 10 to 12 inches long. They haye very little foliage for size ofroot. Of superior quality for table use, also very desirable for stock. Very heavy crops can be grown in light, rich soil. Pkt., 5¢.; oz.,10c.; 14 Ib., 25¢e.; lb., 75c.

LARGE WHITE WOSGES.—This new field Carrot is especially suitable for shallow soil. In shape they very much resemble the Oxheart, excepting the roots grow more to a point. When other varieties require digging, Vosges can be pulled. Flesh and skin are white, © and it is considered by those who have grown it, much better im quality than any other white variety. Pkt.,5 cents; oz., 10 cents; 14 1b., 25 cents; lb., 79 cents.

LARGE WHITE BELGIAN.—Large size, very productive ; but coarser than other varieties. Itis entirely for stock feeding. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 141b., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 ets.

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sthe growth begins in cool weather. The great

trouble in growing Celery has been the labor entailed in blanching it, this has prevented many

people from planting it in the past; but with the

White Plume, and Golden Self Blanching varieties

there is no reason why every amateur} gardener should not grow this delicious}

vegetable.—Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30¢c.; 141b., $1; lb., $3.

NEW DWARF LARGE RIBBED.— Should you make up your mind to include Large Ribbed in your order, you will find you have se- cured a most excellent yariety. It is very solid, of delicious, crisp,nutty flavor, pearly-white and an extra good keeper. Ribs grow very large, entirely solid, and is of such compact, vigorous growth that

fit can be planted closer. A great point is that

itis wonderfully robust and stocky. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 14 Ib., 75 cts; lb., $2.25. CRAWFORD’S HALF DWARF. This variety, together with Golden Heart, is more ex- tensively grown by New York market-gardeners than any other variety. When blanched it is yel- lowish-white, making it very ornamental for the table. Has a delicious nutty flavor, unus- ual vigor of growth and is entirely solid. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 anes lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. GOLDEN HEART. - Similar to Crawford’s, except when blanched the heart is a golden-yellow color, making it very attractive andshowy. One of the best Winter keepers. Celery=-growers around Kalamazoo plant it almost ex- clusively. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c.; 14 lb., 75c.; 1b. , $2.50. LARGE WHITE SOLID.—A most popular market variety. Solid, crisp andtender. Pkt., 5 cents; oz., 20 cents; 141b.,60 cents; pound, $2.00.

BOSTON MARKET.—Crisp, tender, of delicious flavor. Largely grown around Boston.

FERN-LEAVED.—Leaves resemble Fern-leaved Parsley (see cut). It is very desirable for decorative purposes, also stocky, solid and of good quality. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents.

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The Rose or Red Celeries are in- creasing rapidly in popularity. In quality they are particularly fine, while they are better keepers than either the yellow or white sorts. This variety surpasses all other Red Celeries in handsome appearance and superior flavor; at the same time it makes a beautiful ornament for the dinner- table, the heart and stems being beau- tifully shaded to a fine rose color. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents.

GIANT PASCAL.—See special- ties for description. No lover of fine celery should neglect including a packet or two in theirorder. Certain to more than please every one who plants it. Pkt.,15c.; 0z., 35c.

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The demand the last seven years for this magnificent Celery has been some- thing remarkable. Last year was as bad as the year before. Almost every order seemed to want Golden Self-Blanching until I had = sold almost every grain of seedon hand. Golden Self-

Blanching, besides being remarkably stocky and a wonderfully strong grower, 1s very heavy, perfectly solid, of a delicious, sweet

flavor, and with all these points is a wonderful keeper. One would think that these would be a sufficient number of good quelle, but to all these is added THE WONDERFUL QUALITY OF SELF=

BLANCHING to a very remarkable extent. Without banking-up, or any covering to speak of, even the outer ribs become of a yellowish white color, the heart being large, solid, and of a beautiful golden-yellow. Every celery = _ grower should test Golden Self-Blanching this season without fail Asa variety that needs no

banking, it is recommended to all. Pkt., 10c.; 02., 35c.3 14 Ib., $1.00; Ihb., $3.50.

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This very distinct variety originated in Bordentown, New Jersey, where it is esteemed the sweetest and choicest sort grown, always commanding higher prices than any other variety. It is certainly especially desir- able for family use, bearing fre- quently three to four ears ona stalk, which are always deli- ciously sweet and luscious, while for drying or canning purposes it is incomparably better than any variety we know of. Some of the largest packers of sweet corn in the New Englan 4 States using it, and preferring it to all other sorts. Accompanying illustration is an exact representation of an ear from nature; from it, it will be noticed, it has an un- usually deep grain, and very small cob, two most desirable qualities. The kernel is small, very long, white and exceedingly tender. Itmatures medium late. Shoe Peg is certain to make a place for itself wherever pro- ductiveness and exquisite flavor are desired, and you need it. Pkt., 10 cents; pint, 30 cents; quart, 50 cents; postpaid.

This variety well deserves its name—None Such— introduced first by me last year, it has turned out to be one of the best second early varieties ever put on the market. In quality it issimply delicious; while I have reports from many customers stating that num- bers of stalks contained two ears at least 12 inches long, compactly filled from end toend. None Such is

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not a white cob, but a red cob variety and on this account alone is preferred by many. I am sure all my customers will be delighted with it. With First-of-All for early; None Such to follow, and then Maule’s XX or Mammoth, thereis no reason why you should not have delicious Sweet Corn from the first of July until October. Packet, 15 cents; pint, 30 cents; quart, 50 cents.

Mrs. Emma R. Hottell, Corydon, Ind.: ‘* My None Such Corn is fine, we have some ears a foot long; it is very good flavored. The Columbus Musk Melon was more than we expected, one weighed 14 pounds.

A. M. Strong, Naperville, Ill.: “ I found your None Such Corn to be the best sweet cornI ever planted. The best in yield and quality, and the sweetest corn I ever raised. In fact it is just what its name implies—None Such. The 1834 Radish stands the dry hot weather better than any I everhad; it has a remarkably fine flavor.”

Mrs. A. M. Warburton, Campbeliville, Pa.: “I had splendid luck with None Such Corn, it is the best corn I ever raised ; it is very sweet and ears are large.”

Miss Jessie M. Clark, Waupum, Wisc.: “Our crop of None Such Corn this year wasa perfectone. The ripened earsare perfect and each stalk bears from three to five. The flavor is the most delicious of any sweet corn I ever tasted. The corn was ready for use about two weeks later than the Karly Cory. Allseeds ordered from you this spring have given unbounded satisfaction.

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EVERBEARING SWEET CORN.—In 1888 I first called the attention of my § customers to this magnificent variety ; but my supply was so very limited I could only furnish f = it in the smallest quantities. All planting it, however, found ita most profitable investment, so = much so, that I certainly expect a very large demand indeed for it this season. The ears are ot good size, and are covered with kernels clear to the end of the cob. In growth and appear- [hy ance it is very distinct, the husk and stalks being of a red color, and in this respect it is differ- AS ent from every other variety. But we now come to a most astonishing quality, which has = given this variety its name. Ripening a few days after the Stabler’s Early, each stalk will * produce one to two well-developed ears ; now if these are picked when mature, one to two and even four more ears will set and develop on the same stalks during the next two to four weeks; single stalks producing during the season frequently as many as six ‘ large, well-developed ears. That this is a most remarkable and desirable qualification i SS <a) all will admit, and EKverbearing may at once be classed as the greatest addition in yearsto fff Ry ~ our list of Sweet Corns, except, possibly, Maule’s XX mentioned below. 3 or 4 dozen hills } —_ Ey from one planting will supply a good-sized family with a succession of the most MYA (QW ar delicious Sweet Corn for weeks. Packet, 10 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 40 cts. : @ MAULE’S XX SUGAR.—I took pleasure in offering my customers in 1888, for the first time, a most excellent and desirable variety of Sugar Corn, which well deserves the title This corn comes from one of the most successful market-gard eners in the United States, who has grown this variety to the exclusion of all other sorts for the last 20 years; although he has tried every other known variety he has never succeeded in securing anything that would begin to come up to this sweet corn, either in productiveness, quality, or above all in quick market sales. It is fit for the table in 9 to 10 weeks from planting, and is of the most delicious, sweet and sugary flavor, while I venture to say that it remains longer in an edible condition than any other variety, not excepting any. Itis of comparatively dwarf habit, stalks seldom growing more than 4 to 5feet high. While it | matures in a comparatively short period of time for such a large-eared variety, it produces 12 to 16-rowed ears as large as Stowell’s Evergreen, which are set low on the stalks. Three well- @ developed ears are often matured on a single stalk. Planted as late as the middle of July it has frequently matured a most excellent paying market crop. To sum up, » Maule’s Sugar, while a medium early variety, produces ears as large as any other, ex- ep pling Maule’s Mammoth. In flavor it has no equal, if, indeed, it does not surpass every other variety. Its productiveness is simply remarkable. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 30 cts. ; qt., 50 cts. . NEW CORY SWEET CORN,.—There is no question but that the Cory is the earliest ~ of all Sweet Corns. excepting First of All. Originated by Mr. Cory, of Rhode Island, he = has been able to supply for many years the first sweet corn to Providence, Newport and Fall » River markets, It is not only much earlier than the Marblehead, but produces much finer, @ larger and sweeter ears than this well-known extra early. It is very dwarf in growth, pro- ducing almost invariably two ears to the stalk. Ears have been fit for boiling 52 days from § planting. —T'wo crops can readily be grown on the same ground ina single season. A large grower of vegetables near Newport, R. I., from about six acres, marketed July 7th, 7,000 dozen ears, at 35 cents, and by July 16th 15,000 ears at 30 cents, while Marblehead, not ready until 7 or 8 days later, brought only 20 cents per dozen. Demand has been so great the last five # seasons as to soon exhaust my supply, and all pee etced their Cory Corn purchase one of the most profitable they ever made. Pk&t., 10 cts.; pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35 cts.

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EARLY MINNESOTA.—Packet, 10 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts.

ADAWS EXTRA EARLY.—Not a Sweet Corn, but desirable on account of its extreme earliness. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 20 ets.; quart, 35 cts.

CROSBY’S EXTRA EARLY.—The old standard early, still very popular.. Excellent for private gardens. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 20¢.; qt., 35c.

TRIUMPH.—It is, after Amber Cream, the very best large-eared early ; of most delicious and delicate flavor. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 20c., qt., 35e.

STABLER’S EARLY.—A new variety, of larger size than usual for theearly kinds. Remarkable for sweetness and earliness ; ripens nearly as early as Marblehead. A desirable gardener’s and canning variety. Very

popular with Philadelphia truckers. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35 cts. |

AMBER CREAM.—I always had avery high opinion of Amber Cream, and I must say this opinion has been both confirmed and strength- ened by those who have grownit. Stalks are strong and vigorous; ears from 12 to 16 rows; color, when fit for table, white and handsome, and of very superior, tender and sugary flavor. It is a second early, and grains, when ripe, are of an amber color. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35¢.

PERRY’S.—One of the very best. Earlier than Crosby’s, with much larger ear. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 20 cents; quart, 35 cents.

EXCELSIOR SUGAR.—Fine, large ears, filled from end to end with extra large grains, cannot be surpassed in delicious flavor. Ripens early and its superior quality and product- iveness make it very popular. Pkt. 10c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 3ac.

EGYPTIAN.—Has proved wonderfully successful wherever grown. It is very sweet, tender and delicious in flavor. Ears large, and remains longer in a green state than any other. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35¢c.

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STOWELL’S EVERGREEN.—One of the most popular and desir- able. Packet, 10 cents; pint, Ss 20 cents; quart, 35 cents.

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retains its clear green color until nearly ripe, when the skin becomes ® of a leathery-brown color. They are very thick through, and perfectly

Tound. They are fit to eat at any stage, fiesh is entirely white, very clear, 8 peculiarly crisp, tender and brittle, with very few seeds and free from the = obnoxious green cucumbertaste. The seed cavity is remarkably small, = and the seeds are slow to ° form. Pkt., 10 cts., oz., 8 15 cts.; 14 Ib., 40 cts.;

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MAULE’S IMPROVED LONG GREEN.—I am confident in describing t words of praise can be too strong for its merits. They are always of superior quality, growing 12 to 20 inches long. The young fruit m best of pickles while when ripe they are the be

sweet pickles. Vines are strong growers, and fruit is al produced in great abundance, making it one of th productive varieties in cultivation. Packet, 10 «

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MAULE’S EARLY WHITE SPINE.—This beautiful Cucumber cannot be praised too highly. As a table sort it is unsurpassed, and in productiveness it is truly remarkable. In 1887 one of my customers gathered, between June and September, over 1,000 Cucumbers

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ents ; 14 Ib., 40 cents ; lb., $1.10; 5 lbs., $ 3.50. EN PROLIFIC.—The very finest

pickling Cucumber. Of the very best form and quality, yielding at the rate of 200,000 and more

pickles per acre, of remarkable uniformity.

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NEW PARISIAN PICKLING.—This entirely new Cucumber comes to me from France. The illustration is an excellent representation of this fine variety, as it represents the natural size of fruit as picked for pickling by Paris gardeners, so it can readily be seen that they make beautiful miniature pickles. Of course, they need not be picked so young if large pickles are desired, but if allowed to grow they will look much smoother. They are of a deep green color, very prickly, and flesh is always firm and remarkably brittle. It is of really startling prodiicli venues, as the vines are completely covered -with the little fruit from one end to the other. It is absolutely and positively distinct from every other variety of cucumber. It is sure to become a favorite with all lovers of small pickles, and I can highly recommend it to the attention of my customers. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 30 cents.

THORBURN’S NEW EVERBEARING.—I desire to call especial attention to this unique variety. It is of small size, very early, enormously productive, and valuable as a green pickler. The peculiar merit of this novelty is that the vimes con- tinue to flower and produce fruit until killed by frost, whether the ripe cucumbers are picked off or not, differing in this respect from all other sorts in cultivation. The one vine exhibits at the same time cucumbers in every stage of growth, the small ones being perfect in shape, of a fine green color, and just the size for pickling. In my travels last summer all the market gardenérs I visited, who had planted Everbearing, were delighted withit. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 14 pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.25.

EARLY RUSSIAN.—The earliest. It is only about three inches long when fit for use. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 14 pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents.

EARLY GREEN CLUSTER.—Produces a great abundance of fruit. Packet, 6 cents; ounce, 10 cents ; 14 pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents. 2

EARLY FRAME.—Popular table sort and good for pickles; of medium size, straight and handsome. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 25 cts.; pound, 75 cts.

WHITE JAPAN.—Very desirable for table or pickles ; productive and of superior quality. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 4% pound, 30 cents; pound, 90 cents.

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EV ERGREEN.—It differs from the Early White Spine, in retaining a deep green color in all stages of growth. It grows very long, is very productive, and matures very early. Its handsome appearance and desirable color will make it a great favorite with all growers, either for pickling or market and table use. Packet, 10 cents ; ounce, 15 cents; 14 pound, 35 cents; pound, $1.10.

TAILBY’S HYBRID.—A hybrid of the White Spine with a large English variety, retaining the prolificness of the former, united with large size, hardiness and good market qualities. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 25 cts.; pound, 80 cts.

JERSEY PICKLE.—Largely grown in New Jersey for a commercial pickle. 150,000 bushels are annually picked in BurlingtoH# county alone. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 144 pound, 30 cents; pound, 90 cents.

WESTERFIELD’S CHICAGO PICKLE.—For a number of years Chicago has been the centre of a very large pickling industry. This variety is preferred for pickling by almost every large pickling factory in that city, and for commercial pickles it is one of the best. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents ; ¥4 pound, 30 cents; pound 90 cents.

SHORT GREEN.—Makes a beautiful pickle. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10e.; 44 1b., 30¢.; Ib., 90c.

NICHOLS’ MEDIUM GREEN. —It is a very handsome variety, in shape between the Early White Spine and the Long Green ; always very thick though full at both ends, and of uniform size and shape. ‘‘Is worthy of the first place in the list of pickle sorts, second to none as a slicer, and very good for early forcimg purposes. In color it isa

dark green, flesh crisp and tender, very prolific, medium in size, always straight and smooth, and a real handsome good variety.’’ Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25¢e.; lb., 75e.

: : - EXTRA LONG WHITE SPINE.—This va- riety comes to me from the very best and largest grower of

cucumbers in the country, and

I am yery sure my customers

will be pleased with it. They

grow very straight, to a length of 12inches or more, and when about 5 inches long, make hard, brittle pickles; dark green and handsome. For

table use most excellent. Pkt,,

5¢c.; 0Z., 10c.;14 1b., 30e., lb., 90e. SMALL GHERKIN.—

ING ss - LY C oo) Exclusively for pickles. Pkt., —————

10¢; oz. 20c: 14 Ib. 50e.

SNAKE.—I have seen this cucumber as long as 6 ft., coiled up likeasnake. Singular

EP

C—S==

and remarkable look- }} ing curiosity. Pkt.10c

|fs93 00H PRIZES

See Pages 3 and 69.

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COT : 1290 CORVAGATED _ BUWARENRY MAULE.

A Naki: dd oe oT

MA PLE DAL E.—Without doubt the most productive Pop Corn

in cultivation, some of the reports ‘e)

are fabulous, but are so well substan- |

tiated by affidavits that there is no)

uestion of their truthfulness. The illustration herewith given is an ex- | Ory 4 cellent idea of its prolificness, as well SILVER LACE. as the size of ears, which are often SILVER LACE.— Well deserves its name, for its superior tenderness and 8 or 10 inches long, and filled out peantiful transparency when popped recommend it toall. Grows five to six feet with bright, handsome white grains. | high, yery productive. producing three to four perfect ears on a stalk. The ears SN egies teecten tly pete | are very handsome, five to six inches long and always filled out to the end wita ; 7 s x S.: 95 cts.: t. 45 cen

6 ft. high. Its popping qualities are | smooth, round, metallic, white grains, Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 45 cents.

Al as the grains always pop pure white, and are at all times of deli-

TUTTI pp otter mn el leer thea gies j ss leea ae besser sts eee peseubeetye

6, Ler * tte, &g, 66 y Ree rr

cious flayor. Pkt.10c.; pt. 30c.; qt.50c. ae GOLDEN TOM THUMB 295222292

POP CORN.—This is certainly a ATED

great curiosity. The stalks seldom SINE

\ grow more than 18 inches high. In PYIILIGILA IS

addition, its dark green foliage cer- | MONARCH WHITE RICE.

tainly makes it an ornament to any | MONARCH WHITE RICE.—Every growerof Pop Corn is acquainted

flower garden; while stalks only with White Rice. This isan improvement on the old variety, ears being much grow 1/4 feet tall, each stalk will | larger and produced in greater abundance. Six ears on a stalk being a eequeitt roduce from two to three perfect trence. Grains are sharply pointed and most excellent for popping. Pack ittle ears, which are only 2 to 2% | {9 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 45 cents CaS eect coe inches long. Ears are compactly a is oe ; 7 filled with bright, golden yellow ee. PGA grains, which, when popped, expand eS id $. 4 hanes to large size. As will be seen from ¢

the cut, the ears are set very low down, at times starting only 6 | inches from the ground. Stalks do not stool. I venture to say that it | \F 2 will be an attraction to every flower 3333 33333 : = or vegetable garden in which it is - SS tS

planted this season. For the sake of QUEEN’S GOLDEN. comparison, it would not be a bad QUEEN’S GOLDEN.—This is the handsomest of all Pop Corns, » idea to plant a hill or two of one of and every one of my customers should plant at least a few hills the larger varieties of field cornin | of it. It surpasses all others in yield, size and color. It pops perfectly white the patch with Tom Thumb, as it | anda single kernel will expand to nearly