Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. § bd a TYPPPPPOPPPYDRTRRPHEDPOPP PRR rns See ee eseecon TPVEPTETEFYOFVEPtFHOPYNPT THF RPvPPPTtTP HPP TT TTTPHO POT TTTFYIODPPPRTN a MALATE DLE LL AULD LADA) ~~AAMAMMbAAAAAA AAA AAUGAA4&4444444444U6444444444444644sAdddddddddddbddddddddddd T is important to choose EY the right seeds: but it is ISSN} Ss more important to choose < the right seedsmen. The Gardener and Planter are reas largely dependent on the ar) Oo ) @e seedsmen from whom he purchases. Seeds are his foundation. The sseds- ties. He must have sys- tem, to organize and conduct a business of such detail, a business in which a Single carsiess empioyee may ruin the work of all the rest. He must have enterprise to search the world over for new and superior varieties: Judgment to choose the best only and courage to reject all others, even though much puffed and pushed by others; Patience and perseverance to work for years to perfect a new variety before offering the seeds; accuracy and candor to avoid overstatement and misrepresentation : Skill, energy and abundant capital. Ail these things he must have besides honesty, and if he iacks a Single one his customer pays for it. Is it there- fore not better to decide on the seedsman before choosing the seeds ? ’ We show in these Pages many novelties and Specialties of great value. The difficult question how to set forth aciual adopt the method of PHOTOGRAPHIC REPRODUCTION, which has given our MANUAL an unique reputation for truthfulness and accuracy combined with beauty. The pleasure of examining these ‘Plant Portraits” cannot be spoiled by doubt or distrust. You are standing where the camera stood, looking through it at the object itself, We have always made a point of selling TESTED SEEDS, seeds that will not only grow, but that it will PAY to grow. In this MANUAL some things that are much lauded in other Catalogues are omitted—there is a reason for it. Some do not appear as large cor extravagant as shown in the cuts of other lists. Is it not better to be disappointed ina picture than ina crop ? Our aim is to constantly increase our business by securing new customers and to steadily convert them into old ones by the business methods here set forth. We want your orders, large or small. Shall we have them ? : 219 Market St. and 206 & 208 ¢ t Johnson & Stokes, 27422uuets. 1208 «20 cu Copyrighted, 1894, by Johnson & Stokes, Philadelphia, @ y - men must of course be ; oT: CCES Ss honest, but honesty avails ® little without other quali- dajevosdbisads IVI VCUUVEYYCULOVODUPOUNTND) AMALAAM ADD RD CAS AAAAAUASUAAAAUAAAALG4AAAG4AAUbSAASAbd&ALUb&adse ~ad there is also an advantage in send- SHOPPING BY MAIL. aa spite of the enormous growth of ®~ Mail Order business of late years, ere may be some who have never ied it. To any such we would say at the experience of millions has .own that BUYING BY LETTER, FROM NY FIRST-CLASS HOUSE, IS AS SAFE, AS JRE, AND YOU WILL BE AS HONESTLY REATED, AS IF YOU STOOD IN THE ‘ORE AND HANDED YOUR MONEY OVER IE COUNTER. There are many such yuses in the United States, doing an r amense volume of business. Of course, yme have better facilities than others ; ig mail orders to houses that make a vecialty of that line of business. _As good a question as you can ask yout any store is: ‘‘ How does it pros- er??? A look inside answers the 1estion for ours. No business will go 1 growing and growing unless it de- rues to grow. Office for Auditing and Recording Mail Orders. --eoo@ HOW TO SEND MONEY eee--- Cash should always accompany the order. We will be responsible for money sent to us by Post- Office Order, Express Money Order, Bank Draft, Express or by Registered Letter. Every postmas- ter is required to register any letter on payment of eight cents extra postage. The cost of remitting may, on all orders over $1.00, be deducted from the amount sent. Postage Stamps received as Cash.— When notes are not obtainable, or to make proper change, we accept postage stamps the same as cash (two- cent stamps preferred). C.0.0.—Orders amounting to over $10.00 will be shipped by express, C. O. D., if desired; pro- vided one-fourth of the amount accompanies the order. We are obliged to add the extra express charges for the return of money on all C. O. D. orders. It is, therefore, less expense to the pur- chaser to forward full amount of money with order. Plants cannot be sent C. O. D., neither can goods be sent C. O. D. by freight. WE GUARANTEE ALL SHIPMENTS of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Implements, Live Stock, etc., to teach the purchaser safely and in good condition. Private Office—Opening the Mail. SEEDS POST-PAID BY MAIL. All Vegetable and Flower Seeds by the packet, ounce, pound, pint or quart will be delivered by us, postage paid, and free of all expense, to any post office in the United States. Thus, you have only to enclose with the order the price of the seeds as given in this catalogue, and they will be safely delivered to you, neatly packed, without extra charge. This system places our store at your very door, and enables customers thousands of miles away to obtain their supplies as cheaply as if they called in person at our store. CUSTOMERS ORDERING SEEDS TO BE SENT BY FREIGHT OR EXPRESS may deduct postage at the rate of eight cents per pound, or fifteen cents per quart from our list prices. When sent in this way the purchaser pays the freight or express charges on receipt of seed. 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Johnson & Stokes’ Early Alabaster Cauliflower Among the crop of one of the largest cauliflower growers on Long Island there appeared, in 1881, one especially fine head, some ten days in advance of all the rest. It was a sport from the finest Ger- man strain of selected Dwarf Erfurt. The seed of this plant was carefully saved by the grower, and from it has been brought up the Early Alabaster, after years of careful selection. We confidently recommend this as both the earliest and the finest cauliflower in the world ; and it is so pronounced by all growers who have had it. It is of very dwarf, erect habit, with short outer leaves. It can be planted less than two feet apart each way. It isa sure header, every plant forming a large, solid, perfect head, of remarkably pure white color, of the finest table quality. All market and family gardeners who have failed in growing this delicious vegetable may rest assured that the trou- ble has come from either inferior or imported unacclimated seed; and they should bear in mind that our seed of the Early Alabaster is American grown, and from it a crop of cauliflower can be grown as easily as a crop of cabbage, and with greater profit, as one ounce of cauliflower seed will pro- duce about 2,500 plants, the crop of which would usually bring in this market $300 to $400. Pkt., 25c.; 5 pkts., $1.00; % oz., $1.50; % 0z., $3.00; 0z., $6.00; ¥ Ib., $20.00. THE EARLIEST AND SUREST HEADER. P. Ditty, Sand Brook, N. J., Oct. 4, 1893, writes: ‘‘ Early Alabaster is the earliest and surest heading Cauliflower I have ever grown.”’ THE EASIEST GROWN. R. & E. B. AYLER, Portsmouth, R. I., Feb. 28, 1893, writes: ‘‘We tried your Alabaster Cauliflower last season, and never grew so easily or saw such handsome heads of Cauliflower before.’’ THE BEST HE EVER RAISED OR SAW. PuiLip NicKeL, Mascoutah, Ill., Feb. 6, 1898, writes: ‘‘The most successful results have been attained from your Alabaster Cauliflower. It is the best I ever raised or ever saw, and has given the fullest satisfaction to my customers. You deserve much credit for the introduction of so valuable a variety.”’ 10 1 + ,2<@ JOHNSON - & - STOKES - PHILADELPHIA - @.. PHOTOGRAPH OF THE NEW PERLE LE GRAND CELERY, SHOWING ITS HANDSOME FORM, STOCKY, ROBUST AND CLOSE HABIT. NEW PERLE LE GRAND CEEREKa: In the season of 1892, in accordance with our usual practice when introducing a promising novelty, we distributed, free for trial, among our customers several thousand packets of seed, labelled ‘‘ New Celery, No. 42.’’ In consequence we were last year overwhelmed with orders and inquiries for seed by those who had tested the samples, and by their neighbors who saw the celery during its growth. The name ** Perle Le Grand ”’ was suggested by A. P. Howard & Son, Wellsville, Ohio, who were awarded the prize of $25.00 cash offered for the Best name suggested. This is without doubt the most remarkable novelty in celery since the introduction of our Golden Self-Blanching in 1883. Our photograph above gives a good idea of its handsome and attractive appearance, and the one below of its strong and even growth. Its beautiful golden heart and rich nutty flavor are unapproached by any other variety, and, from our experience after three years’ trial, we find it the best of all as a winter keeper ; no variety can surpass if indeed equal the New Perle Le Grande. See testimonials, page 42. Pkt., I5C.5 02, A5Cs 34 1b. $1253 lb), f4e5o: Photograph of a field New Perle Le Grand Celery, showing its vigorous and even growth. «@ +: NOVELTIES. AND-SPECIALTIES-- @ yo , ra e o 0 ann Ss ty Pe oe eke a ASR es a ~~ * hy oe SEH M SS OBO Ry * ob WAC Rs Bs oF 9 e urbank’s Early Maine. A PURE WHITE SWEET CORN, EARLIER THAN CORY. When Mr. E. W. Burbank, of Maine, wrote us he had originated a new Sweet Corn earlier than Cory, we were at first inclined to doubt his statement, but his claim has now been confirmed by our own trials, as well as by a number of our Market Garden customers, who write they find it to be fully three to five days earlier, with many other decided advantages over the famous Cory Corn. The ear is much longer and larger, with a pure white cob, kernels rich cream white, sweet and juicy. It also looks nicer on the table, being entirely free from the red shade shown in the Cory and Marblehead. Stalk grows to medium height, and on good soil will average two ears. It should be planted by every gardener who values earliness in sweet corn. Pkt, toc.; pint, 20c.; qt., 4oc., post-paid ; qt., 25c.; peck, $1.15; bush , $4.00, by freight or express. NEW LATE SWEET CORN—‘GOUNTRY GENTLEMAN.” THE SWEETEST OF ALL SUGAR CORNS. — The Shoe Peg Corn, introduced by us a few years since, has rapidly grown in popularity, and is generally considered the choicest and sweetest sort that can be grown for private use. The Country Gentleman, which was originated for the express purpose of excelling the Shoe Peg, possesses all its superior qualities, viz: the deepest grain, smallest cob, and richest flavor of all sweet corns, and resembles Shoe Peg in every other respect, except that the ears are nearly twice as large, as shown in the photograph below, which is of an average ear, nine inches in length. Notwithstanding the greater size of the ear, it is fully as productive, producing three to four good ears to the stalk. We recommend it as the best sweet corn now before the public for the private garden, while its large ear and fine quality make it most desirable for the market gardener. Pkt., 1oc.; pint, 20c.; qt., 4oc., post- paid ; qt., 25c.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.75, by freight or express. 12 ... 2 @ * JOHNSON: &- STOKES - PHILADELPHIA . @ro_ . * NEW SENSATION LETTUCE. « “4 Sag This remarkable new lettuce has rapidly grown in _ popularity among our best market gardeners, who all agree in pronouncing it not only the best lettuce they have ever grown for forcing under glass in hot-bed and green- house, but equally valu- able for growing in cold frames and in open ground during the hot- testsummer months. It is a beautiful light yel- lowish green _ color, leaves much blistered on the surface as shown in photograph above, made froma single head and of very superior even quality. Ithas the peculiarity of forming a solid head, even before half grown. Its uni- form, handsome and even growth are well shown in the photo- graph of a section of our field taken during growth. Itis theshyest seeder of any lettuce we have ever grown, and is necessarily high in price. We offer choice seed of our own grow- ing. Pkt.,10c.; 0z., 40¢.; 4 lb, $1.25; 1b., $4.00. -- NOVELTIES - AND- SPECIALTIES .- - psu. 13 New Green-Fleshed Osage Muskmelon. This splendid new and distinct muskmelon offered last season for the first time represents several years’ selection made by Chauncey P. Coy, the largest and most experienced grower of melons in the mh PHOTOGRAPH OF AN AVERAGE SPECIMEN OF EXTRA EARLY PRIZE. world. With his thorough knowl- edge of all varieties, the originator says: ‘‘It is superior to any other green-fleshed melon now known.”’ This strong claim has been fully verified by hundreds of our customers who grew it the past season. See testimonials, page 51. It is very hardy and prolific, in size and shape, like the Red-Fleshed Osage, but much more handsomely netted and colored on the outside skin, while its flesh is a beautiful pea-green and of most delicious quality Pkt., Loc.; oz., 30c.; 4 lb., $1.00; 1b., $3.00 EXTRA EARLY PRIZE MUSKMELON. A carefully selected and improved strain, prized for its great earliness and when grown on good ground is very thickly and beautilully netted. Since its introduction, a few years since, it has been the first Northern grown muskmelon offered on New York and Philadelphia markets. Rather small in size, of excellent flavor and quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz., toc.; % lb., 30c.; 1b., $1.00. eee» /-tm"- @ © @ 14 _x@ JOHNSON - & STOKES - PHILADELPHIA - 6. Photograph of Specimens of Jersey Belle, taken from field on our New Jersey Farm, June 13th, the first to ripen. Jersey Belle Mluskmelon. In our trialsthe past three seasons this new cantaloupe has not only been always among the first to ripen, but has proven the largest of all the first early sorts, grown alongside of them and under the same conditions. Unlike other extra early sorts, it does best on light soils, and will develop perfectly even on white sand As shown in photograph above, it is flattened on the ends, deeply ribbed and heavily netted, indicating by its outward appearance the exquisite quality of the beautiful green flesh within. Pkt., roc.; 0z., 25c.; 4 lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50. The Jersey Belle and Extra Early Prize, described on preceding page, are the two earliest melons in cultivation, the former being adapted to light sandy soils and the latter to strong ground. The Banquet Melon. Since our introduction of the now famous Princess Melon in 1888, we have been unable to find a salmon or red fleshed melon which could approach it in deli- cious flavor until the appearance of the New Banquet, which is cer- tainly its equal. It grows to fairly good size and its distinct and beautiful appearance is well shown in our photograph. All lovers of fine melons should try the Ban- quet. Pkt., 5c.;0z., Ioc.; ¥% Ib., 30c.; 1b., $1.00. PHOTOGRAPH OF THE NEW BANQUET MUSK MELON. eee -- NOVELTIES: AND-SPECIALTIES-- @. ... 15 Ye De: Photograph of Rhode Island Cracker Onions. The earliest of all red and yellow onions. Rhode Island Gracker Onions. The Cracker Onions have had a great local reputation in Rhode Island for several years. The few gardeners there who have been growing them, having realized large profits owing to their extreme earliness and very handsome appearance on the market. For a number of years we have been trying to get enough seed to offer this valuable onion to our customers, but this is the first season our supply has been sufficient to catalogue them. There is no other American onion that can approach them in earliness, being fully a week earlier than the well-known Extra Early Red, making them an excellent sort to grow where the seasons areshort. Their handsome shape is well shown in the above photograph; flesh is white, of most excellent quality. They are enormous croppers and possess superior bottoming qualities, whole crops being annually grown by Rhode Island gardeners, without a single scullion. Onion growers try this valuable variety, as it issure to prove a success. Order early, as supply of seed is limited. Prices f Rhode Island Yellow Cracker Onion. Pkt, roc.; 0z., 35c.; 4% lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. \ Bhode Island Red Cracker Onion. Pkt., 1oc.; 0z., 30c.; % 1b., goc.; 1b., $3.25. New White Prize Winner Onion. Except in Color the Exact Counterpart of Yellow Prizetaker. We distributed several thousand trial pack- ets of this new onion in the season of 1892, and judging by the hundreds of favorable reports nothing equal to it in the line of white onions has ever before been grown in America. In magnificent shape and enormous size it is the exact counterpart of the Mammoth Prize- taker, described on next page, differing only in its handsome silvery white skin. An enthusi- astic customer, in his report, says: ‘‘It com- pletely astonished me; there has never been an onion grown in America that can hold a candle to it.” It will pay every onion grower to give the White Prize Winner atrial. Pkt., 15c.; oz., 50¢.; 4 |b., $1.50; lb., $5.00. New White Prize Winner. “Your New White Prize Winner Onion is the most : : ie y a valuable addition to the onion family ever made.’’— WHITE PRIZE WINNER. Henry Ro.uinson, Des Moines, Iowa. Y PHOTOGRAPH OF THE NEW 16 _.. .<4@ JOHNSON. & -STOKES- PHILADELPHIA -@.. |, THE MAMMOTH PRIZETAKER ONION. American Grown Seed Crop of 1893. This handsome variety was first introduced by us a few years since from Spain, where it is largely grown for shipment to other coun ries. Hundreds of American onion growers who have grown it on our recommendation, agree 1n pro- nouncing it the largest, handsomest aud most profitable yellow ‘variety they have ever grown. Many specimens sent in to us had attained weights of from four to six pounds under special culture. It is the large, beautiful onion that is seen every fall on sale at the fruit stores and stands in the large cities (see photo- graph opposite). The outside skin is of a rich yellow straw color. while the flesh is white, sweet, mild and tender. They bottom well, are free from stiff necks, and have produced in several instances, more bushels of marketable onions to the acre than any other variety known In market they attract special atten- tion, and have always been picked out at two to three timesthe price of any other sort on sale. The seed we offer is American grown, and much superior in quality to the cheaper imported seed offered by some. Pkt), Toc; oz:, 35ch;3/alby 9oc;; bs, $3. 258 's Ibs. and over, $3 00 per 1b. THE GREAT KEEPING ONIONS, IVORY BALL AND GOLDEN BALL. Since our introduction of these valuable varieties, five years since, the demand for the seed has been so great that we have been obliged to double our acreage for seed each year. They originated with one of the most successful onion growers of Ohio, his onions frequently controlling the late markets and sell- ing rapidly at high prices even long after new onions arrived from the South, owing to their excellent keeping qualities, fine appearance f and handsome shape. These varieties are sure to bottom well; in fact, one hundred plants, if cultivated properly. will produce one hundred fine, perfect, full proportioned onions, of much better quality for keeping or im- mediate use than the Southport Globe varieties. These extra qualities always insure extra prices to the growers. GOLDEN BALL ONION. The shape of this splendid variety is well shown in the accompanying photograph. Skin is arich golden color, flesh of exquisite white- ness, mild, well-flavored, and of unapproach- able quality, occupying the very first rank asa keeping variety. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30c.; 4 1b., goc.; 1b., $3.50. IVORY BALL ONION. In size, shape and keeping qualities, this variety is an exact counterpart of our Golden Ball. The skin and flesh, however, are of a pearly whiteness and so smooth, round and handsome that, to a casual observ er, they might easily be taken for billiard balls. It is just as easy to grow as the yellow varieties, and we recommend it to market growers in preter- ence, for the reason that white-skinned usually command a higher price than yellow onions. Pkt., I0¢.; 0Z., 40c.3; Ylbiigri25 = Ib. h4:50, is Partial view of one of our Seed Farms. ‘Plot of our Pedigree Philadelphia Onion Seed in foreground. Seed Cleaning and Curing Houses are shown in the distance to the right about one and a half miles from where the photograph was taken. UR 1893 crop of Pedigree Onion Seed is unusually plump and heavy, and subjected to our greenhouse tests, in Mother Earth, shows perfect ger- minating power. We regret that the crops are again quite short, and as good seed will be in brisk demand, intending purchasers will be on the safe side in ordering as early as possible. We have fixed prices at the lowest living rate for the quality we furnish, and are sure that no reliable seedsmen can sell seed of equally as good quality for less Grown Onion Seed, Page 57. PRICES OF OUR PEDIGREE ONION SEED IN QUANTITY, FOR 1894. New Golden Ball, Philadelphia White Portugal, o: or Silver Skin, 6) 6 American Extra Bey, QSL, Go 9 6 6 0 OO New Ivory Ball,. ... Philadelphia Yellow Dutch or Siras Pures ware Early Round Yellow Danvers,... . ine Philadelphia Yellow Globe Danvers,...... Philadelphia Extra Early Red,......... Extra Large Red Wethersfield, ........ Mammoth Yellow Prizetaker,......... money. See remarks on Philadelphia By Express or Freight 51b. lots 10 1b. lots Post-paid, per lb. per lb. per lb. . $2 25 $2 10 $2 00 2 00 I 85 175 2 25 2 10 2 00 2 25 2 10 2 00 2 00 I 85 175 3 25 3,00 2 90 60 : 3 50 3 25 3 15 3 75 3 50 3 40 5 00 4 75 4 60 em yg kar et, 4 25 4 15 What the Leading Agricultural Papers say of our Manual: From the Rural New Yorker, Feb. 25, 1893. JOHNSON & STOKES, Philadelphia, Pa.—‘‘ Money Growers’ Manual ” is a catalogue of 120 pages, and a decided i improve- ment on all previous catalogues, in that the illustrations, being fine photo half-tones, are well printed and true to nature. The firm began this reform last year and it is one that all reputable seedsmen, florists and nurserymen will be constrained to follow in the near future if they would gain or retain the patronage of progressive customers. From the American Agriculturist, March, 1893. JOHNSON & STOKES, Philadelphia, Pa.—‘‘Money-Growers’ Manual” of vegetable and flower seeds. A striking feature is the excellent half-tone illustrations made direct from photographs. These are the finest illustrations ever seen in a catalogue of this kind. 18 .. .,2<@)" JOHNSON - &- STOKES - PHILADELPHIA - 0. , Photograph of a single plant of our MARKET GARDENERS’ BEST PARSLEY, giving an idea of its great beauty, strong, vigorous growth and wonderful productiveness. MARKET GARDENERS’ BEST PARSLEY. The best points yet obtained in parsley have certainly been reached in this sort, representing as it does the result of seven years’ critical selection by one of our most experienced market gardeners. The plant is of a very robust and free growth, and is greatly improved by severe cutting. The leaves are large and beautifully curled and of a very dark green hue, and very fine for either open ground or frame culture. It stands heat, drought and cold better than any known variety. This variety will yield double that of any other sort and will be found invaluable to market gardeners for selling in bunches or bunched with ‘‘ pot-herbs.’? The whole appearance of the plant is very handsome, and it certainly is “the Parsley for either the Market or Family Garden.” Pkt., 1oc.; 0z., 15c¢.; 4 lb., 50c.; 1b., $1.75. THE PENN MANOR POTATO. A VALUABLE NEW VARIETY DESTINED TO SUPERSEDE EARLY ROSE. This variety, now offered for sale for the first time, was originated froma seed ball of the Early Rose by one of the largest growers of Penn’s ‘Manor, Bucks Co., Pa. We have critically tested it on our trial grounds for two seasons and haye never found a hardier or more productive variety, doubling the Early Rose in yield. The photograph alongside gives a good idea ofits handsome shape and general appearance. It is fuller at the ends and has askin in color a lighter pink than Early Rose, ripening a few days earlier and with heavier foliage, which withstands the beetle to a remarkable extent Our stock being limited, we can- not supply more than asingle barrel to any one purchaser. Lb., 5OCl Sym bSaeaenl.25; post-paid; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.00; barrel, $10.00, by freight or Photograph of an average tuber of the PENN Manor Potato. express. eee ~—--* -@ +: NOVELTIES. AND-SPECIALTIES-- @.» 19 Products of Johnson & Stokes’ Seeds on the market stall of Mr. Robert Nicholls, the well known Philadelphia market gar- dener and originator of the celebrated Nichol’s Long Orange Carrot, described on page 40. ge a a than eat ls ced THAT GROW INTO DOLLARS For the Professional Market Gardener, will grow the very Choicest Vege- tables and Flowers in the home gar- den. Our determination to grow only such seeds has increased our business to its present large propor- tions, and gained for us the largest trade enjoyed by any other house in America, : direct with critical market gardeners. LOU Le FELTON’S MODEL WHITE BOX RADISH. This is an improvement on the popular Philadelphia White Box Radish, made by Mr. Felton, a successful Philadelphia market gar- dener. It has the smallest top and is the earliest and best white radish for either the home or market gardener, and is the most popular and best selling radish in Philadelphia and New York markets. Its handsome form is well shown in the accompanying photograph. It is equally valuable for forcing or growing in open ground at any season of the year and inight be appropriately called an ‘‘All Seasons Radish.” Pkt., Ioc.; 0z., 15¢.; 4 1b., 35¢.; 1lb., $1.25, a G 20 24@)‘ JOHNSON - & - STOKES . PHILADELPHIA-@ 0 |, —<—$__$<——==s BST g), ike. azn 5 New Pumpkin—‘ Winter Luxury.’ This new pumpkin, which we offered for the first time last season, is the result of six years’ careful selection and improvement by a veteran pumpkin grower, and is pronounced by all who have thus far grown it the very best pumpkin for pies that they have ever known. It grows uniformly to a diameter of ten to twelve inches, and is enormously productive. In color itis a beautiful golden yellow, very finely and closely netted, like a netted muskmelon, as shown in photograph above. Asa winter keeper and cooking variety it stands unequalled, and when known rapidly popularizes itself as the very best for either home use or market. Pkt., Ioc.; 0z., 30c.; 4% 1b., $1.00; 1b., $3.00. The Sweet Nut Squash. This new squash originated with Mr. Payn- ter Frame, of Delaware, who has been instru- mental in getting up many valuable new varie- ties. Mr. Frame says it is the only squash that is absolutely borer-proof, the squash-borer having never been known to touch it, even when all other varieties were affected. The accom- panying photograph fairly represents its fine medium size and form, as many as eight having been grown on a single vine. When only half grown and cooked green, as summer squashes, they are dry, fine flavored, and most delicious eating. Cutin slices and fried like egg-plants, they can hardly be distinguished from that excellent vegetable, but their greatest value consists in being used as a winter squash. When pulled before frost, laid away in a dry room or cellar, they will keep sound and sweet the whole winter through. For mak- ing pies, custards, etc., their beautiful yellow flesh possesses a dry, rich, sweet flavor, even without the use of sugar. Pkt., Ioc.; 0z., 20¢.; PHOTOGRAPH OF THE NEW SWEET NUT SQUASH. \b., 60c.; 1b., $2.00, NOX) -- NOVELTIES - AND. SPECIALTIES - : Qo... 91 New Tomato No. 75, The Liberty Bell PHOTOGRAPH OF THE NEW LIBERTY BELL TOMATO. to the American public. We value this New Tomato so highly For many years we have paid the closest at- tention to Tomatoes with the result that many of the most popu- lar varieties now in cul- tivation were first intro- duced by us. When we first offered, some years ago, the now famous Atlantic Prize and Market Champion, we supposed perfection had at last been reached in Extra Early Tomatoes, but from our own tests for the past three years, and the unqualified en- dorsements of hundreds of customers, to whom we distributed free trial packets, labelled No. 75, last season, we believe we have in the New No. 75 the most valuable Tomato ever introduced that we have named it in honor of the old Liberty Bell, whose tones one hundred and seventeen years ago rang out the creation of a nation and the independence of a continent. There is not money enough in the world to buy from the people of Philadelphia this sacred relic of the country’s liberty, and with the citizens of the nation at their backs there is no army in the world that could wrest it from them. The old Liberty Bell, of which we show an excellent photograph, proved one of the greatest attractions at the World’s Fair, and was no doubt seen by thousands of our customers who visited Chicago. This old bell, in its triumphal journey between Philadelphia and Chicago, received an ovation such as has never been accorded monarch or man. To return to our New Tomato, Liberty Bell, we refer you We have hundreds of similar ones on file in our office, and regret our limited space but-what cthow to the few sample testimonials printed below. forbids their publication. ANegtutiat wr WALTER QUADLING, Cedarville, N. J., Sept. 22, 1893, writes: ‘‘For the last twelve years I have raised tomatoes for market on from four to nine acres each season, and never have I seen anything to equal this new variety, No. 75 (Liberty Bell), in productiveness and all other qualities. I think so well of them that my next season’s raising will be entirely of this kind.” A. MILuer, Albion, N. Y., Aug. 24, 1893, writes: ‘‘ Your Tomato, No. 75 (Liberty Bell), was the earliest and by far the hest cropper of twelve new varieties I tried this season. It is large, smooth and ripens well up to the stem. All these good results, notwithstanding the extreme drought here for the past three months.”’ BENJAMIN PEARSON, Piper City, Ills., Sept. 16, 1893, writes: ‘‘The best tomato we grew this season has by all odds been your New No. 75 (Liberty Bell). The vines grew strongly and were loaded with the finest fruit we ever saw; beautiful red color, plump, very solid and of better flavor than any other variety grown here.” A. H. Van Norman, Waterford, Mich.. Aug. 30, 1893, writes: ‘I found the New Tomato, No. 75 (Liberty Bell), the earliest and best of all the varieties that I everplanted. Itis smooth, fine flavored and first-class in every respect.”’ Erwin Cuurcn, Mitchell, Mich., Sept. 14, 1893, writes: ““The New No. 75 (Liberty Bell), is worthy of being classed at the head of the list of Tomatoes. Itripened with the Atlantic Prize, is larger, very smooth, fine and solid.” J. M. Epsaty, Ocklawaha, Fla., Aug. 28, 1893, writes: ““The No. 75 (Liberty Bell), ripened before the Atlantic Prize and is amore thrifty grower; it does not curl its leaves as much and is alonger keeper. I think them the most desir- able Tomato for the South, being well adapted to our hot climate. Iam now planting them again for my fall crop.” Jas. UPDEGRAFF, Irwin, Pa., Nov. 14, 1898, writes: ‘‘The new Tomato, No. 75 (Liberty Bell), are the finest. I senta rumber of plants to different growers around here, who have given them a fair trial, and they all pronounce them the earliest, best and largest tomatoes ever seen in these parts,”’ Prices for 1894: Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25c.; 5 pkts., 50c.; 12 pkts., $1.00, 29 ...,2d@) JOHNSON - & - STOKES . PHILADELPHIA -@ 0, , , Brinton’s Best Tomato. From a Photograph. The Great B. B. (Brinton’s Best) Tomato. In the summer of 1891 we accepted an invitation from Thomas H. Brinton, the veteran tomato specialist, to visit him and inspect his tomato trials for that season. We found 72 varieties under test, among them such noted ones as Cumberland Red, Brandywine, Atlantic Prize, Ignotum, Matchless, New Stone and others. After careful examination, we were particularly struck with the merits of an entirely new variety (not yet named), and it was the unanimous decision of all those present that this was the finest of all. The vines being the most prolific, fruit very large, perfectly smooth and ripened up well to the stem, with scarcely any depression and not a crack in any of its handsome bright red fruits. We were so greatly pleased with it that we at once purchased the variety and stock seed from Mr. Brinton, and were able to offer it to the public for the first time last spring, making it the subject of a beautiful colored plate on the back of our Manual. It met with very large sale in all] sec- tions and out of hundreds of unsolicited testimonial letters received there is not one who does not pronounce it ‘‘ The very best tomato they have ever grown.” The photograph above of an average specimen taken from our patch will give some idea of their magnificent size and handsome smooth shape. The vines grow vigorously and produce abundantly until killed by frost. They ripen medium early, keep a Tuomas H. BRINTON, long time after being pulled and attract great attention on the market, Originator Fag tee B. B. owing to their beautiful deep red color and uniformly even large size and perfect smooth shape. It will pay every market and private gardener who has not yet done so to give the great B. B. atrial. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25¢.; 0z., 50C.; 2 0z., 90C.; ¥Y lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00. ... 2£@ +: NOVELTIES: AND- SPECIALTIES: @ yo, ,, 93 orn Farm Seeds New Bronze Oats—The Mammoth Cluster, This valuable new oats, now offered for the first time, originated in the great oat growing section of Western New York, where it was put out last year among twenty of the best farmers for test, just one acre on each farm, this acre to have the same culture as the rest of the field. The three greatest yields were 114, 105 and 104 bushels per acre, respectively, while the average yield for the whole twenty of these acres was seventy-seven bushels, ten pounds per acre, or twenty- seven bushels more than other kinds grown under similar cul- ture alongside. The few farmers who have grown the Mam- moth Cluster pronounce it ** the best oat introduced in the last decade.’’ The straw is long, very strong and stiff, standing up on any soil. The grain is a beautiful bronze color, growing in clusters upon the head, as shown in our photograph, having a very thin husk which makes it very desirable for feeding, and weighing from thirty-eight to forty- four pounds per bushel. The largest and finest heads of oats we have ever seen are those of the Mammoth Cluster, now on exhibition at our warehouse and attracting great attention from all farmers who call upon us. Large pkt., 15¢ ; 1b.,!35c.; 3 lbs., $1.00, post-paid ; peck, 75c.; bush, $2.00 ; bag of 2% bush., $4.50; 10 bush. and over, $1.75 per bush., sacks included. New Field Corn—The 100 Day Bristol. The largest eared and earliest Yellow Dent Corn in cultiva- tion. This strong claim has been fully substantiated by the testimony of hundreds of our best farmers who planted it last - season for the first time. The grain is bright yellow, large, broad and deep. Enormously productive, one hundred bushels to the acre being no uncommon yield, while the yield of fodder is twice as great as that of any other early field corn. See his- tory and testimonials under Farm Seeds, page 79. Pkt., 15¢.; Ib., 4oc.; 3 lbs., $1.00, post-paid ; peck, 8oc.; bush., $2.50; sack of 2 bush., $4.50, by freight or express. 2 ; - oe . anon yan pUCUOCUUY. ee tageqagsed i | z Ga hs ‘ “a one va aie. if «ag Bett Np sereregeovo ound eer ewe : Seosess EES we Bey oeAe ae Aer PHOTOGRAPH OF AN AVERAGE EAR OF THE 100 DAY BRISTOL Photograph of First Floor, 217 and 219 Market Street. Our Retail Department for Counter Trade. OUR MARKET STREET STORES. HINKING it might prove interesting to many of our customers in distant sections of the country, who have never visited Philadelphia, to look in upon us, we have had the above excellent photo- graph reproduced, showing our first floor, or Retail Department at Nos. 217 and 219 Market Street. Our offices are located on the second floor, immediately over this department. Our Mail Order Department is in the rear, occupying the second floors of Nos. 206 and 208 Church Street, the first floor of that building being used for our Express and Freight Order and Shipping Depart- ments. The upper floors of both buildings are used for cleaning, packing and storing seeds, being connected with the lower floors by three large elevators. The basements are used almost entirely for the storing of Seed Potatoes. These Great Double Seed Warehouses, the largest in the East, are arranged expressly for the seed busi- ness and exclusively occupied by us. In the background, to the right of the photograph of our Market Street stores, appears the steeple of Old Christ Church, which is directly opposite our Church Street stores, and is one of the most historical spots in Philadelphia. This church was commenced in the year 1727, and the building and steeple completed in 1753. In pews Nos. 54 and 56, General George Washington and wife worshipped regularly, and in pew No. 70, Benjamin Franklin. John Adams, Robert Morris, Francis Hopkinson and Mrs. Ross, who made the first American flag, the Stars and Stripes, in a house yet stand- ing near by, were also parishioners of this church, which now contains many precious relics of Colonial days. } Our Free Book Premiums for 1894. On Vegetable Culture. Asparagus Culture. England and France, by Barnes & Robison Broom Corn and Brooms. OlOWD 6 566 Go G00 5 Cabbages—How to Grow Them, Gregory. Paper . . Cauliflowers and How to Grow Them, SBrilleeeae Hop Culture. 40 engravings Kalamazoo Celery, Bochore............-. Mushroom Culture, J. &S. Paper Circular Mushrooms—How to Grow Them. The most com- plete work published on the subject, giving minute details and illustrations. Cloth New Onion Culture—How to grow 2000 Bushels to the ACT Ge hAGuein Crisasweseys) ceca Neue in series sl ne Onion Raising, Gregory ..............-. The Peanut Plant, B. W. Jones. ....... New Potato Culture, as developed by the French sys- tem and the use of chemical fertilizers, Carmen 0 Squashes—How to Grow Them, Gregory, oon oe Sweet Potato Culture, Fitz . o 01D OnD.C Tobacco Culture. Full practical details . Seer Boo-o fhe On Floriculture. Practical Floriculture. A book for Florists, Hender- SOMME Mee tee eestel fe lat tev oe eek Horticulturists’ Rule Book, Bailey biG. Bho: O60-duS we The Window Garden................ Landscape Gardening. A collection of Plans illus- trating the improvement of home grounds,etc.,Long, How to Destroy Insects on Plants and Flowers My Handkerchief Garden, Barnard . Handbook of Plants. A very v aluable book of refer- ence, containing everything relating to general Horticulture, and with plain directions for the Culti- vation of Vegetables, Fruits and Flowers; 800 illus- trations. Henderson eat MhevROselwameere wai ce Sires, eiercne de ee » POPULAR- VEGETABLE -SEEDS.-.- ONE ARTICHOKE. As a table vegetable the Artichoke deserves to be more generally cultivated. The part eaten is the flower head, which is used before it begins to open, and cooked in much the same way as asparagus. Large Green Globe. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 45¢.; Ib., $4.50. Artichoke Roots for hog feed will be found under “*Farm Seeds.” Peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00; bbl., $7.50. BEANS.—Dwarf Green Podded Sorts. LARGE PACKETS, 10c. EACH, POST-PAID. One quart will plant one hundred feet of drill; bushels will plant an acre in drills. two Please remember that our prices on all Beans by the pint or quart include prepayment of postage by us. If ordered to be sent by express or freight 8c. per pint or 15c. per quart may be deducted. i NEW UNION WHITE VALENTINE. This variety is a complete union of all qualities necessary to make a dwarf green-pod bean perfect. It is much earlier and of a dwarfer habit than the old White Valentine, the pods being rounder, smoother, plumper, more meaty, and entirely stringless. It possesses the peculiar and valuable quality of remaining in a tender cooking condition longer than any other green-podded variety. This, together with its ex- treme earliness, makes it an exceedingly valuable sort for spring or fall planting. The beans, when ripe, are pure white, thus enabling the grower to sel] them as shelled beans at a profitable. figure. Pkt.,10c.; pint, 25¢.; qt., 50e.; peck, $1.75 ; bush., $6.50. NEW IMPROVED ROUND POD EXTRA EARLY RED VALENTINE. This is unquestionably the very best and earliest green snap-short bean. It is at least ten days earlier than the Early Red Valentine, and is usually ready to pick thirty-five to forty days from the time of planting. The vine is dwarf, the pods are smooth, round, stringless and very thickly set, remaining green and tender a long time after they are fit to pull. Vines, very uniform, making little or no top growth, and producing enormously. Pkt., 10e.; pint, 20c.; qt., 40c., post-paid. By freight or express, "pint, 15e.; qt., 250.3 peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50. EMPEROR WILLIAM. x new extra early variety with large green flat pods of fine quality. Itis very produc- tive and valuable for either family use or market. Can also be used as a White Shell Bean when dry. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25¢.; qt., 45¢.; peck, $1.25; bush., $5.00. PRIDE OF NEWTON, A new extra early and very productive variety, with large flat, light greet pods: Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25e.: qt., 45c.; peck, $1. 5: bush., EARLY MOHAWK. The hardiest of i ‘early varie- ties, and will endure a light frost; largely planted in the _ South. Pint, 20c.; qt., 3505, peck, $1.10; bush., $4.00. NEW EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE. This has all the first-rate qualities of the well-known Refugee, which it is gradually superseding. It is ready for the market ten days earlier, or about the time the ordinary Refugee is in flower. An immense yielder and sure to produce a crop in either a wetor dry season. It is a fine shipper, and fast becoming one of our most popular green podded snaps for both spring and summer planting. Our stock has been specially selected and improved. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25¢.; qt., 45¢c.; peck, $1.40; bush. , $5.00. BEST OF ALL. This bean originated in Germany. It has long glossy pods, about twice as long as those of the Valentine, very tender and succulent, and an enormous pro- ducer. Very popular in the South. Pint, 25c.; qt., 45c.; peck, $1.40; bush., $5.00. We can also supply the following standard varieties which are too well-known to need description, at the uni- form price of 10c. per pkt.; 20c. per pint; 35e. per qt., post- paid ; $1.10 per peck; $4.00 per bush., by express. Early Red Speckled Valentine. Etampes, or First of All Early Long Yellow Six Weeks. Refugee, or Brown Valentine. Early China Red Eye. Broad Windsor. Ne Plus Ultra. BEANS.—Dwarf Wax Sorts. LARGE PACKETS, 10Cc. EACH, POST-PAID. NEW EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE WAX. This new variety is one of the earliest beans grown. It is a perfect Refugee, with wax pods that are long, round, and of golden yellow color. Itis suitable for early or late sowing, and for a wet ordryseason. If sown inthe spring it will giveseedin time for a second crop in the fall. Is an immense wielder. P&t., 10c.; pint, 35c.; qt., 60c.; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.50 IMPROVED RUST-PROOF GOLDEN WAX BEAN. IMPROVED RUST-PROOF GOLDEN WAX. Grennell’s Strain. (See illustration.) From our own crops of this splendid new variety, and the high opinions of gar- deners who have thus far grown it, we believe that it must eventually take the place of the well-known Golden Wax, which has for many years beena great favorite with both market gardeners and private planters. It originated with Mr. W. H. Grennell, a large bean grower of New York State, and from whom we originally obtained our seed. Itis among the earliestand hardiest of all the Wax Beans. The podsare straight, long and thickerthan the Golden Wax, much supe- rior in quality and absolutely rust-proof. On our Jefferson County Bean Farm, the past two seasons, it has outyielded the Golden Wax two to one. Pkt., 10e.; pint, 25e.; qt., 50c.; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.50. ' GERMAN BLACK WAX. A well-known and popular variety; pods when fit for use are waxy yellow, tender and productive. Pint., 20c.; qt., 40c.; peek, $1.75, bush., $6.00. GOLDEN WAX. This variety is earlier than the old German Black Wax; pods long, brittle, entirely stringless. Pint., 25c.; qt., 40¢c.; peck, $1.60; bush., $5.75. YOSEMITE MAMMOTH WAX. The enormous pods of this splendid new bean frequently attain a length of ten inches, with the thickness of a man’s finger. They are nearly all solid pulp, the seeds being very small when the pods are fit for use. Pods are arich golden color and absolutely string- less, cooking tender and delicious. It isenormously produc- tive, fifty of its monster pods having been sounted on one bush. Pkt., 10c.; ; pint, 35c., qt., 60c.; peck, $2.50 98 _.. ¢@: JOHNSON - &-STOKES-: PHILADELPHIA.@,, _. This splendid bush bean is earlier than the popular Wardwell’s Kidney Wax and Golden Wax sorts. straight and flat. and rust. The vine grows about one and a half feet high, and is strong and vigorous, holding its heavy load of handsome pods well off the ground, thus keeping them clean and attractive. The pods are long, They are larger and handsomer than Golden Wax, and remarkably free from blight When picked along with other wax varieties, this bean keeps bright and crisp long after the others are wilted and unsalable, which makes it one of the best for market and shipping. of the very best dry shelled beans, being very much like the White Marrow when baked. It is also one It will pay every market and family gardener to plant a considerable portion of his crops in this variety. Pkt., roc.; pint, 30c.; qt., 50c., post-paid; qt., 35c.; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.50, by freight or express. CURRIE’S RUST-PROOF BLACK WAX. In de- scribing this new bean, one of the largest bean growers of the North, writes as follows: ‘Currie’s Rust-Proof has proved to be a novelty worthy of its name. After four years’ experience with it, tested side by side with wax beans from other growers, we have found it nearest to per- fection of them all. For earliness it is at the head of the wax bean family. Habit, upright and robust, holding the pods well from the ground. Pods, long, flat and straight, of a beautiful golden color; quality, not surpassed, and for productiveness unequalled.’”’ All the above claims we have fully substantiated in our own tests, and we recommend it to our market customers with the greatest confidence. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 35¢.; qt., 60c.; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.50. NEW PROLIFIC GERMAN, or CYLINDER BLACK WAX. This is an entirely new and. improved strain of the old favorite German or Black Wax Bean, origin- ated by a large bean grower of Genesee County, N. Y. We find it very superior to the old strain, being much earlier and more than twice as productive. Pods perfectly round, straighter, longer and of an even, rich golden color. Our stock is grown for us by the originator. Pkt.,10c.; pint., 25c.; qt., 45¢.; post-paid; qt., 30c.; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.25, by freight. _ SCARLET AND VIOLET FLAGEOLET, or PER- FECTION WAX BEANS. These varieties were brought from Germany several years since. They do not differ ma- terially. Both have vigorous, strong-growing vines, bearing very large, long, flatand tender pods. The Scarlet Flageolet is a little the earlier, but the Violet has larger pods. We rec- ommend them as among the largest and most showy beans. SCARLET FLAGEOLET WAX. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25c.; qt., 50c., post-paid ; peck, $2.00: bush., $7.00. _ VIOLET, or PERFECTION WAX. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25c.; qt., 50c., post-paid; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.00. WARDWELL’S EARLY DWARF KIDNEY WAX. This variety, introduced by us six years ago, has given unbounded satisfaction wherever tried. Gardeners unani- mously pronounce it the hardiest and most productive wax bean they ever grew. The most valuable point, how- ever, in its favor is that it does not show the slightest indi- cation of rust or spot. ‘It is greatly superior to the well- known Dwarf German Black Wax or Golden Waxsorts in every respect. The vines are remarkably vigorous, hardy, and productive; the pods are very large, smooth, showy, tender, perfectly stringless, and of unusually fine quality. The entire pod assumes a rich golden color at a very early stage of growth. The dry beans are white, with two shades of reddish purple more or less visible, and a distinct kidney shape. Pkt., 10c.; pint., 25c.; qt.. 45¢., post-paid; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.50. NEW SPECKLED WAX. The best late wax podded bean. Its long, cylindrical, waxy yellow pods are tender, crisp, and of the best quality when in condition to use for snaps, while asa green shelled bean ithasnosuperior. For those who wish to plant but one variety, thisis the best. Pkt., 10e.; pint, 35e.; qt., 60¢e.; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.50. GRISWOLD’S EVERBEARING WAX. This new bean originated with Thomas Griswold, the well-known Connecticut seed grower. The podsare thick, fleshy, entirely stringless, growing six to seven inches in length, an exceed- ingly rich, buttery and fine-flavored when cooked. Their greatest value, however, is in their everbearing character, beginning to bear early and continuing to produce their mag- nificent pods in great abundance throughout the entire season. The stalk is stiffer and branches out more than any other bean, hence they should never be planted less than ten inches apartin the rows. Pkt., 10¢c.; pint, 40c.; qt., 7c. Dwarf White Wax. Similarto Black Wax, except in color of seed. Pint, 30c.; qt., 50c.; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.50. .. POPULAR: VEGETABLE - SEEDS: - Qwo.... 29 BEANS-— Varieties for Shelling. LARGE PACKETS, 10c. EACH, POST-PAID. REER’S NEW BUSH LIMA. Thebest of all the Dwarf or Bush Limas. (See Novelties, page 4.) Pkt., 10c.; pint, 40c.; qt., 80c., post-paid. “The Dreer’s Bush Limas are the greatest yielders of any beans I ever raised; as a result of planting just eight of them I got 763 beans.”—FRANK L. ADAms, Warren, R.I. “T planted: Dreer’s Bush, Burpee’s Bush and Henderson's Bush Limas this season, and find the Dreer’s Bush far ahead of all the others. They ripened perfectly and produced enor- mously in this far northern latitude of Vermont. Dreer’s Bush has no equal, and will undoubtedly be the leading Bush Lima. I took seventeen first and: nine second premiums at our Fair this fall, my seeds being bought of you.’””—CHAs. G. ENDLICH, Brattleboro, Vt. “Dreer’s Bush Limas, bought of you last spring, proved in all respects more satisfactory than any I havegrown. They were very early, prolific and entirely true to the bush habit.” —JosHuA GARRISON, Church Point, Va. “Tam immensely pleased with your Dreer’s Bush Lima Beans. [consider them by far the finest of all the Bush or Pole Limas I ever raised.” —MINERVA BLALOcK, Mt. Zion, Il. BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA. The true bush form of the Large Lima Pole Bean. (See Novelties and Specialties, page 4.) Pkt., 10e.; pint, 40c.; qt., 75c., post-paid. HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA. This valuable variety is at least two weeks earlier than any of the climbing Limas and produces a continuous crop until frost. Being enormously productive, a very small patch will keep a family supplied throughout the season. The beans are of the size of the Sieva or Southern Lima, and of delicious quality. Pkt., 10 ., pint, 30c.; qt., 55c., post-paid; peck, $2.25; bush., $8.00. BOSTON SMALL PEA BEAN. BOSTON SMALL PEA. This new bean sells in Bos- ton market at from thirty to forty cents a bushel above the ordinary varieties of pea and medium beans. It is early, very hardy and prolific and yields from fifty to sixtyfold with ordinary field culture. We have frequently picked over one hundred pods from one plant, averaging six beans to the pod. The seed is small, round and handsome. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25c.; qt., 50c.; peck, $1.40; bush., $5.00. NEW SNOWFLAKE FIELD. This new variety, in- troduced four years since, has given wonderful results. It has proven very much earlier and more prolificthan either the common standard Pea Bean, or Prolific Tree Bean. The plant growsupright, holding its pods well up from the ground. They are borne in thick clusters, and ripen all at once. The leaves fall off earlier than with other varieties, thus opening the pods tothesun. We believe it will eventually supplant the old varieties of White Pea Beans. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25c.; qt., 45¢.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.75. BURLINGAME MEDIUMS. This is the leading field bean in Central New York. On the ‘‘Genesee Flats”’ fifty bushels to the acre is not an uncommon yield. The beans are pearly white in color, and do not rust or spot. Burlin- game Mediums are much sought after by dealers everywhere, and always command top-notch market prices. Pkt., 10e.; pint, 20c.; qt., 85¢.; peck, $1.10: bush., $4.00. Royal Dwarf, or White Kidney. Among the best as a winter bean. Pint, 20c.; qt., 35¢.; peek, $1.20; bush., $4.25. White Marrowfat. Extensively grown forsale aga dry bean for winter use; excellent shelled, either green or dry. Pint, 20¢.; qt., 35¢e.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.75. Dwarf Horticultural. A dwarf variety of the Horticul- tural Pole Bean. Pint, 20c.; qt., 40c. PROLIFIC TREE. A val- uable variety for field culture, growing about twenty inches in height, branching out in all directions, bearing its pods so high that they donot touch the ground. They have yielded at the rate of nearly one hun- dred bushelstotheacre. They _ resemble the common Navy - Bean, more rounded at the ends and very white, cooking ; ay in less time. Pint, 20c.; qt., PROLIFIC TREE BEAN. 35e.; peck, $1.10; bush., #4.00. White Navy, or Pea Bean. A well-known standard sort for field culture. Seed white, nearly round. Very pro- ductive. Pint, 20c,; qt., 35e.; peck, $1.10; bush., $4.00. BEANS—Pole, or Running. MASTIFF GOLDEN POD. (New.) Crop failed owing to drought. ——— a = LAZY WIFE'S POLE. This fine pole bean, introduced by us afew years since, has become a great favorite. The pods grow from four to six inches long, entirely stringless, and of arich buttery flavor when cooked. The pods remain green, and retain their tender, rich, stringless flavor until nearly ripe. The beans are white, and unsurpassed as shell beans for winter use. They are pronounced by all who have grown them the best green podded snap-short Pole Bean in eultivation. We cannot commend this bean too highly. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 30c.; qt., 55¢.; post-paid; qt., 40c.; 4 qts., $1.50; peck, $2.50, by express. 30 «+ 2<@* JOHNSON + & - STOKES - PHILADELPHIA + G0 |, , BEANS.—The Cream of the Limas. ORD’S MAMMOTH PODDED. (See Illustration.) This grand new Lima Bean is the result of over twenty years’ selection by Jas. Ford, one of the oldest and most successful market gardeners aroind Philadelphia. No novelty we have ever offered cost us so much money for seed, and even at the fabulous price offered Mr. Ford for his entire stock he hesitated, but finally accepted our offer. In mammoth size, great productiveness and fine quality it far surpasses. even such varieties as the King of the Garden, Salem Improved and other fine sorts. The pods grow to an average length of eight inches, as shown in the accompanying engraving, made from nature, and are pro- duced in great clusters, with from five to seven beans per pod, of most excellent quality, for using either green or dry. The vines grow vigorously, setting the beans early at the bottom of the pole, and continue in bearing right up to frost. Ford’s Mammoth Podded is without exception the largest podded, finest flavored and most productive of all Lima Beans. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 35c.; qt., 65c., post-paid ; by freight or express, qt., 50c.; 4 qts., $1.75; peck, $3.00; bush., $11.00. THE WILLOW LEAF LIMA. Thisnew Pole Bean was first offered in 1891. It differs from all other Beans known in its beautiful deeply cut foliage, aptly described by its name—WILLOW LEAF; it is so handsome that many gardeners have pro- nounced it worthy of growing as an ornamental climbing vine. The beauty of the foliage, although such an attraction, is overlooked as soon as it begins to bloom because of the profusion of blossoms, which is astonishing. The vines blossom and bear pods of uniform size from bottom to top. The pods are of the Sieva or Sewee type, larger in size than Henderson’s Bush Lima, well filled with the pure white beans, which are tender and of fine flavor. It matures beans ready for the table very early; the vines branch freely in every direction, and blossom and bear throughout the sea- son. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25¢.; qt., 45¢., post-paid; qt., 30¢.; peck, $2.00; bush, $7.50, by express or freight. HORTICULTURAL LIMA. A newlimabean of great merit. being a cross between the Dwarf Horticultural and Dreer’s Improved Lima and combining the good qualities of the latter with the earliness of the former. It is fully as early asthe Dwarf Horticultural and as prolifie as Dreer’s Im- proved Lima. Its extreme earliness will permit of its being planted farnorth of where any true lima beancan be grown, while its prolificness and the quality of the green shelled beans make ita desirable addition to any garden North or South. Vines medium size, not much branched and not ru - ning over four feet usually, but fruiting freely to the ends; leaves large, coarse, wrinkled, green, resembling Dwarf Horticultural; pods borne in clusters, three to six inches in length, flat, almost straight, terminating abruptly to a short point, green, and carry three tosix beans; dry beans about thesize and shape of Dreer’s Improved Lima, but marked the saree as Dwarf Horticultural, though the ground color is alittle darker. We advise all our customers to give this bean a thorough trial, asit isa variety of undoubted merit. Pkt., 10e.; pint, 30c.; qt., 55¢., post-paid; qt., 40c.; peel, $2.25; bush., $8.00, by freight or express. JERSEY EXTRA EARLY LIMA. Six years’ careful comparative tests by our niost prominent lima bean growers have proved this selection to be fully ten days or two weeks earlier than any other. The pods are large and numerous, invariably having from four to five beans in each pod. These beans appear in Philadelphia markets about two weeks ahead of allother limas, selling at from $3.00 to $4.00 per bushel of pods. We advise all our customers who grow lima beans for market, and want a ‘‘ profitable thing,’’ to plant this sort largely. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 30c.; qt. 55¢., post- paid; qt., 40c.; 4 qts., $1.25; peck, $2.25; bush., $8.00, by express or freight. STOKES’ EVERGREEN LIMA. In this new lima we have the result of several years’ patient selection from our Salem Mammoth, which, as is well known, is the largest in sizeof bean of all other limas. The Stokes’ Evergreen not only holds the full size and great productiveness of the Salem Mammoth, but has the remarkable additional quality of holding, inallstages of growth, and even when dry and shelled, the deep green color of the unripe state, thus giving the dry beans when cooked during the winter and | Z spring not only the green appearance, but also the delicious ate | ee flavor of beans fresh from the vine. This very valuable fii evergreen quality is now entirely fixed and thoroughbred in this variety. Could amore valuable acquisition in Pole Lima Beans be wished for? Pkt., 10c.; pint, 40c.; qt., 75¢., post-paid. | | | | | KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA. This bean has met with enormous sales the past few seasons. They are vigorous growers; setting their beans early at bottom of pole, producing continuously to the end of the season. They are more prolific than the ordinary lima, bearing pods five to seven inches long in clusters of four and five, with five to six beans in a pod. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25c.; qt., 50c., post-paid ; qt., 35c.; 4 qts., $1.25; peck, $2.25; bush., $8.00, by freight or express. DREER’S IMPROVED, OR CHALLENGER POLE LIMA. This popular bean is considered by many growers superior to all others in quality and productiveness. When green it is as large as the Large Lima, thicker, sweeter and more tender and nutritious, remaining green in the pod for along time after maturing. Pint, 25c.; qt. 50c., post-paid ; qt., 35c.; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.00, by freight or express. .. POPULAR - VEGETABLE: SEEDS... Gyro... 31 neu Gauze Q\ ) <. WG YL SM Ke ws (2 = LS, Sy aS SZ SSG oN =~ SI \\ 1/2), Aiea YD gD», Oe Y SD Sy PW ota) Y 7, Mi —_ er ——— all GERMAN CLUSTER LIMA BEAN. We distributed last spring, among our customers, free for trial, several thousand packages of this valuable new pole lima bean, and have received hundreds of reports pro- nouncing it a most valuable acquisition. We first obtained the seed a few years since from a German gardener who had brought them with him when he emigrated to this country. They are very early and wonderfully productive, producing large pods containing five to six beans each in great clusters of ten to twelve. The vines are heavier and leaves broader than in any of the American limas. The stalks are so thick and heavy as to be almost self-supporting without the use of poles and they can be readily grown ona light trellis. We hope no progressive lima bean grower will omit planting it this season as it is without doubt one of the most valuable of all the new sorts. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 40c.; qt., 75c., post-paid; qt., 60c.; 4 qts., $2.00, by express. A FEW TRIAL REPORTS. Walter Quadling, Cedarville, N. J., Sept. 22, 1893, writes: “Your new lima beans are rightly named Cluster, as they grow in huge clusters with very large pods filled with delicious beans.”’ Jos. T. Fulton, Oakwood, Md., Sept. 5, 1893, writes: “The new pole limas beat anything I ever saw in the bean line. They are the largest and the greatest bearers,”’ R. F. Dilworth, Joplin, Mo., Sept. 4, 1893, writes: ‘‘ New German Cluster Lima Beans are magnificent; truly worthy of all praise.” EW GOLDEN ANDALUSIA WAX BEAN. This N new bean, introduced by us five years since, has crea- ted a decided sensation. Hundreds pronounce it emphatically the most valuable pole variely ever offered. It originated in Andalusia, Bucks County, Pa, with a celebrated bean grower. Our illustration gives some idea of its wonderful productiveness. It is nothing unusual to pick one-half bushel to three pecks from a single vine at one picking. The pods are five to six inches long, broad, thick, very fleshy, and entirely stringless, far surpassing all other varieties in this respect, and retaining these important qualities until almost ripe. The pods when fully grown are from five to six inches long, exceed- ingly rich, buttery, and fine flavored. The vines cling well to the poles, a very important feature, as the weight of a vine filled with such a mass of large pods i is very great. They commence bearing in great abundance when the vines are quite young, and continue to bear profusely the entire season. The beans when dry are round as a bullet, pure white in color and also make a fine shell or winter bean. Large pkt., 10c.; pint, 35¢.; qt.,65c.; post-paid; qt., 50c.; 4 qts. $1.75; peck, $3. 00; bush., $12. 00, by freight or express. KENTUCKY WO NDER, or Old Homestead. The largest and most fleshy podded green Pole Bean, rapidly becoming popular in the Middle and Southern States. Vines vigorous, climbing well and very productive, bearing their pods in large clusters; blossoms white; pods green, very long, often reaching nine or ten inches, nearly round when young, and very crisp, becoming very irregular and spongy as the beans ripen. Dry beans long, oval, dun colored. A very prolific sort, and one of the best. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25ce.; t., 50c. he EARLY GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX POLE BEAN. This new variety is distinct in seed, color, and habit of growth. The pods retain their tenderness and plumpness long after the beans have attained a large size, so that only afew days after they cease to be fit for string beans, they are fit to shell. The pods are a beautiful waxy yellow, ‘from six to eight inches long, borne in clusters of four to six. Commencing ten days after the Dwarf Golden Wax, it con- tinues to bear profusely until frost sets in. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 30c.; qt., 60¢e., post-paid; qt., 45c.; 4 qts., $1.50; peck, $2.50, by freight or express. SALEM IMPROVED LIMA. large lima bean, of extraordinary size and generally of a deep green color. Pint, 35c.; qt., 60c.; peck, $2.50. Large White Lima (Extra Selected Size). One of the best of the pole beans, either greenor dry. Pint, 25c.; qt., 45e., post-paid; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.50. Carolina, or Sewee. Similar to Large Lima, produc- ing beans about half the size, but more productive. Pint, 25¢e.; qt., 45¢e.; peck, $2.00. CUT SHORT,or CORN HILL. An old variety,very pop- lar for planting among corn, and will give a good erop with- out the use of poles; vines medium, with dark colored, smooth leaves; pods short, cylindrical and tender. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25e.; ‘at., 45e.; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.50. SOUTHERN PROLIFIC. A’ splendid, vigorous and productive variety. Podsinclusters, succulent and delicious; matures in sev enty days from germination, bearing until A selection from the frost. Pint, 25c.; qt., 45c.; peck, $1.75; bush., $6 00. Scarlet Runner. Clusters of beautiful Bearlet flowers for ornament and table use. Pint, 25c.; qt., German Black Wax Pole. A pole Cariety of the German or Black Wax, of eee quality as a snap and very productive. Pint, 25c.; , 45¢.; peck, $2.00. OTHER GOOD POLE. BEANS. The following ex- cellent varieties of pole beans are each 10e. per pkt.; 30c. per pint; 50c. per qt., post-paid: Crease Back, New Golden Wax Flageolet, Dutch Case Knife, Horticn- itural or Wren’s Egg, Red Seeded Giant Wax. 39 _. . «JOHNSON - &- STOKES. PHILADELPHIA - Gro - Johnson & Stokes’ New Surprise Beet. The Very Earliest of All! HIS Beet has now had five years’ thor- ough test on our Bucks County farm, and been tried by hundreds of practi- cal market gardeners among our cus- tomers, and we have no hesitation in pronouncing it the EARLIEST BEET EVER PRO- DUCED. Heretofore many growers have used the well-known Egyptian variety, in spite of its poor table qualities, because it was about the earliest sort obtainable. The New Surprise has the very small top of the Egyptian, which so admirably fits it for growing under glass; but in table qualities the New Surprise is a great contrast, the flesh being remarkably sweet, fine-grairied and tender. while the Egyptian is apt to be hard, woody and tasteless, especially in the later stages of growth, and also to crack open. In short, this is not only the earliest beet, but also one of the very dest—a combination of which shrewd growers everywhere are quick to take advantage. Pkt., Ioc.; 0z., 15c.; JE Vi, A0cselbs, $1.25 = 2lbsee F225. New Surprise is All we Claim. ““We cannot praise your New Surprise Beet too highly; it is all you claim for it. All your seeds are more than satis- factory.” E. OLDFATHER, Rochester, Ind. SOME DESIRABLE NEW BEETS. i f ~e FORD:S \PERFECTEQ HALF LONG New Columbia Beet. UHIS new Beet promises to be a valuable 5 acquisition. The color of the skin, flesh and top are like the well-known Egyptian. It also grows nearly as quick- ly, but is somewhat larger and rounder in shape and of better quality. Those who give the New Columbia atrial will be fully repaid. Pkt., _5C.; 0z., Ioc.; % 1b., 30c.; 1b., $5.00. Ford's Perfected Half-Long Beet. © 3 DR. JAMES FORD, who is well known to most of our customers as the originator A of the famous ForD’s MAMMOTH Pop- DED LIMA BEAN, is one of Philadel- phia’s most successful market garden- ers. Several years ago he began a series of experi- ments in beet culture, which finally resulted in the production of the excellent variety here shown. It has many distinctive points of great value. In size the roots are remarkably uniform. The color is a very deep red, several shades darker than the well-known Philadelphia Perfection, and Bastian Half-long varieties. It is also earlier, maturing a a few days after the Early Turnip varieties; and asa fall and winter beet, it has no equal, as none other can approach it in keeping qualities. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 15c.; 1% Ib., 4oc.; lb., $1.25; 2 lbs., $2.25. fd oA eS =) +--+ POPULAR- VEGETABLE- SEEDS -: Dro 33 BEETS. One ounce of seed will sow sixty feet of drill; pounds will sow an acre in drills. five 2G Please remember that our prices are for seeds post-paid by mail. If ordered by freight or express, at purchasers expense,. eight cents per pound should be deducted. LENTZ’S EXTRA EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. We were the first to offer this valuable variety, which originated with Henry Lentz, the well-known Philadelphia market gardener. Werecommend it as containing all the valuable qualities of an early beet. It is nearly as early as the Egyptian, but larger and of better quality, of fine, dark red color, tender and sweet at all times, whether old or young. It has a very small top, and will produce acropin six weeks trom time of planting the seed. It is very productive and a perfect keeper. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 25c.; 1b., 75e. THE CRIMSON CHIEF. A very valuable new Beet. See Novelties, page 5. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c.; 44 1b., 50e.; Ib., $1.50, EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN BLOOD TURNIP. A standard sort, ten days or two weeks earlier thn the old Blood Turnip. Owing to smallness of the top”it can be | painted very close. It is of fair quality, medium size, and | dark crimson color. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢e.; 14 lb., 20e.; Ib., 65e. BASTIAN’S EXTRA EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. Excellent for both the family and market garden; very early, of quick, large growth, fine turnip form, and dark red color, zoned with white. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 20ce.; lb., 60ce. ECLIPSE. This variety is a great acquisition to our list of turnip beets. It is as early asthe Egyptian, and much more desirable, owing toits globe shape, great smoothness. firm, small top, very sweet. fine flesh and intense dark blood color. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10e.; 14 1b., 20e.; lb., 65e. EDMANDYS’ EARLY RED TURNIP. A splendid new variety, originated near Boston. While not as early as some it has many fine qualities to commend it. It is the most uni- form of all turnip beets, of handsome, round shape, good marketable size, and deep blood color. It has a very small top, and can be grown very close. Pkt.,dc.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 20e.; lb., 65e. | Improved Early Blood Turnip. A selected strain, and one of the best; blood-red tender, and a good late keeper. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 44 lb., 20e.; lb. , 60c. Extra Early Bassano. Flesh white and rose, very sweet and tender. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 20e.; lb., 60e. MITCHELL’S RED TURNIP BEET. A new home variety. It has the earliness and small top of the Egyptian, but of better quality. Very popular with Philadelphia gar- deners. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 1b., 25c ; lb., 75e. Dewing’s Extra Early Red Turnip. Of good form and flavor, Fiesh and top deep blood red, an excellent early or winter variety. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 20e.; Ib., 55c. “ ACME SECOND EARLY. A new variety, of hand- some, round shape, the skin and flesh very deep blood red in color, and exceedingly sweet andtender. The beets grow regularly of good marketable size. The leaves are very dark red, shading at times toalmost black. Valuable not only for second early, summer and autumn, but a pre-eminently fine sort for planting in July, to be kept in pits for winter and early spring use. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10e.; 44 Ib., 25c.; lb., 75¢. BASTIAN’S HALEF-LONG BLOOD. In color, shape and size it is all that can be desired in a beet; a favorite variety for winter use, and largely planted by market gar- deners. Pkt., 5ce.; 0z., 10c.; 44 lb., 20e.; lb., 65e. Long Smooth Blood Red. A good late variety for fall and winter use, Pkt. 5c.; 0z., 10e.; 4 lb., 15c.; lb. 50c. Swiss Chard, or Silver. Cultivated for its leaves; the mid-rib is stewed and served as asparagus, other portions of the leafas aspinach, Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10¢.; 14 lb., 15¢.; lb., 50¢c. BEETS.—Mangel and Sugar. Stock-FEEDING VARIETIES. HE attention of farmers to the growing of roots for feed- ing stock has increased rapidly, judging from the in- creased sales of our selected seeds, which now reach several tons annually. The wonderful results are plainly shown in the health and general condition of the animals, and the increased yield of milk in cows. The seed should be sown from April to June, in drills two feet apart, and afterwards thinned out to stand one foot apart in the rows. Keep well cultivated, and you will have an abundant crop of roots for winter use. From five to six pounds of seed required to the acre. In quantities of five pounds and over, by freight or express, 15 cents per pound may be deducted from prices per single pound. W\ WS WS WN MA WE Yi NEW GOLDEN GIANT INTERMEDIATE MANGEL. GOLDEN GIANT INTERMEDIATE MANGEL. (See illustration.) This new and distinet variety is a great improvement over the old Yellow Intermediate, being much larger and more even in shape, and of a beautiful yellow russet color. It grows more than half above ground, as shown in illustration, with fine neck and large leaves; flesh white, firm, sweet, greatly relished by cattle. Itis a mag- nificent root, producing enormous crops; easily pulled, and an excellent keeper. The best yellow mangel known. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10¢.; 44 Ib., 20¢.; 1b., 65e., post-paid; 5 lbs. and over, by express, 50c. per lb. 34 @ + JOHNSON - &- STOKES. PHILADELPHIA - @yo.... THE CHIRK CASTLE MANGEL. Our attention was first called to this prodigious variety while visiting Scotland, a few years since. We saw hundreds of specimens taken from the field, weighing over sixty lbs. each, while whole crops averaged thirty-eight to forty lbs. per root, producing a yield of over sixty tons to the acre. Thelength is about the same as Carter’s Mammoth Long Red, but it is remarkable for its handsome shape and broad shoulders, its diameter being greater and its weight very much heavier. The flesh is red, of very fine texture and quality, containing less waterand more sugar than any other mangel, making it more nutritious and milk producing. Sheep also thrive better when fed on it, picking out pieces of itin preference to other kinds. We consider this variety by far the most valuable and profitable of all the stock feeding beets. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15e.; 44 lb., 35ce.;1b., $1.00, post-paid; 5lbs. (enough for one acre), $4.25, by express. _ ‘Chirk Castle Mangel is more than you claim, making the best winter food for cattleand sheep. They are far ahead of any variety Tever raised or used in this section.’’—J. W. Seal, Mt. Carmel, Ind. GOLDEN TANKARD MANGEL. A distinct, new and valuable yellow-fleshed variety, said to contain a large percentage of sugar. It has already taken the lead of other varieties in England, and is much relished by milch cows and sheep. In sbape it is broader than the Long Red, and not so long; exceedingly hardy, and maturing earlier than other large sorts. Pkt., 5e.; 0z.,10c.; 14 1b.,15e.; lb., poe) csp 5 lbs. and over, by freight or express, 30c. per lb. NEW GOLDEN YELLOW MAMMOTH MANGEL. A cross between Golden Tankard and Long Yellow. In form and size it resembles Carter’s Red Mammoth; the flesh, however, is a bright golden yellow, of fine quality and exceedingly rich in saccharine matter; a heavy cropper. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10¢c.; 44 lb., 20e.; Ib., 65e. KINVER YELLOW GLOBE MANGEL. Grows somewhat longer than the Golden Globe. Skin and flesh are very smooth and fine. It is enormously productive and of superb quality, much relished by all kinds of stock. Roots of this variety have been grown to weigh forty-five pounds. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10e.; 14 lb., 20e.; Ib., 55e.; 5 Ibs., $2.00. CARTER’S CHAMPION WARDEN ORANGE GLOBE MANGEL. The best Yellow GLOBE in cultivation; orange yellow, root of large size and fine nutritive qualities, growing partly above ground: succeeds well on lightland. Of beautiful shape, neat top, fine clear skin, and of choice quality; a sure eropper and excellent keeper. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10¢.; 144 Ib., 1l5e.; Ib., 50c.; 5 Ibs., $1.75. CARTER’S MAMMOTH PRIZE LONG RED MAN- GEL. A celebrated variety, sometimes called Jwmbo and Colossal. It is grown extensively for agricultural purposes, pro- ducing large roots, partly above ground. A very heavy cropper, frequently producing forty to fifty tons to the acre; growing enormously in size, but of fine texture and quality. Pkt. 5c; oz., 10c.; 44 Ib., 20c.; lb., 50c. post-paid; 5 lbs. and over, by express, 35ce. per lb. Yellow Ovoid Mangel. Skin ofa deep yellow color, and on account of its shape, being be- tween the Long and Globe varie- ties, will surpass either, bulk for bulk. Itis very nutritious, rich in saccharine matter, and pro- ductive. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 20e.; 1b., 55e. Golden Globe Mangel and Red Globe Mangel. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 44 Ib., 15¢.; Ib., 50e. LANE’ IMPROVED IM- PERIAL SUGAR BEET. (See illustration.) An improvement on the French Sugar Beet. Rec- ommended as hardier, more pro- ductive, yielding thirty-five to forty tons per acre, and contain- ing a greater percentage of sugar. (See cut.) Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 14 lb., 20c.; Ib., 50¢.; 5 Ibs., $1.75. Vilmorin’s Improved White Sugar Beet. An im- provement on the old White Sugar, containing amuch larger percentage of sugar. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 1b., 60¢.; 5 1lbs., $2.25. Red Top White Sugar Beet. Large size and grows con- siderably above the ground ; fine for feeding. Cultivated in Europe for sugar. 10¢c.; lb., 45e.; 5 Ibs. , $1.50. BROCCOLI. HIS very much resembles Cauliflower in appearance and uses, but is by many considered more delicate. i LM Wii: MY yyy LANE’S IMPROVED. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., Early Purple Cape. Best for the North, producing compact brownish purple heads. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 40c. Early Walcheren. Very large. Pkt.,10c.; 0z., 60ce. BRUSSELS SPROUTS. HIS is a delicious vegetable, of fine flavor, used and prepared asgreens. They are best in the Autumn, es- pecially after frost. Perfection. Producing compact sprouts of fine quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25¢.; 14 Ib., 60c.; Ib., $2.25. To market gardeners generally no vegetable is of greater importance than the cabbage; and to many growers the success or failure of this crop means gain or loss for the year. It does not pay, therefore, to take any risks in buying seed, Much of the seed commonly sold has not had the great care necessary in growing to make it reliable. Our Cabbage Seed is the very best procurable, raised only from the centre shoots and from carefully selected solid heads. Our crops are all personally inspected with untiring care and watchfulness. Asa standing evidence of its quality we need only say that we annually supply hundreds of the best market gardeners about Philadelphia, New York, Chicago and other large cities of the Union. Early and Summer Varieties. One ounce of seed will sow a bed of about forty square feet and produce about two thousand plants. OHNSON & STOKES’ EARLIEST. The Money i Growers’ Cabbage. (See Photographie Specialties, page 6.) Pkt. 10c.: 0z., 40c.; 14 1b., $1.25; lb., $4.00. PHOTO. OF JOHNSON & STOKES’ WONDERFUL CABBAGE. JOHNSON & STOKES’ WONDERFUL. Where ex- treme earliness is the most important point, we recommend this variety. Itis ready for market or table in seventy-five to eighty days from sowing the seed, coming in a few days ahead of our Johnson & Stokes’ Earliest, but does not, of course, form quite so large or solid a head. It has few leose outer leaves, and will produce a larger crop than any other variety, from the fact that it can readily be planted as close as fifteen to sixteen inches apart each way, or about 15,000 to the acre. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 40e.; 14 Ib., $1.25; lb., $4.00. EXTRA EARLY EXPRESS. A new French cabbage, resembling the well-known Etampes cabbage, but a few days earlier and a little lighter in color. It comes off almost as early as our Johnson & Stokes’ Earliest Cabbage, but does not form so large or solid a head. Do not be deceived into beying these French cabbages as the earliest and best, as after three years’ comparative trials, each variety planted alongside, we find them some days behind our Wonderful and Earliest, which are thoroughbred American varieties, and form both larger and harder heads. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c.; 14 \b., 60¢e.; 1b., $2.00. JOHNSON & STOKES’ MARKET GARDENERS’ CABBAGE, No. 2. The earliest and most compact of all large cabbages. (See Specialties, page 7.) Plkt., 15c.; oz., 50c.; 4 Ib., $1.25; Ib., $4.50. VERY EARLY ETAMPES. This variety comes origi- nally from France. It ripens a week later than John- son & Stokes’ Earliest, coming in a few days ahead of Wakefield, which previous to the introduction of Johnson & Stokes’ Earliest, was considered the earliest of all. It forms a good, hard, pointed head, with a very short stem, ero pane close to the ground. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; 14 Ib., 60c.; 1b., $2.00. EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. (L£vtra Selected Stock.) While this sort is not so early as Johnson & Stokes’ Earliest and New Wonderful, it will be found to be the very best conical headed sort to come in immediately after them. Unfortunately the great demand for this sort has brought upon the market large quantities of coarse and in- ferior stock, which has tended to diminish the popularity of the sort; but when pure home-grown stock, such as we offer, is used, it cannot fail to give perfect satisfaction. Lead- ing market gardeners around Philadelphia, New York, Boston and elsewhere pronounce our strain ‘‘the very best they ean get.”? Pkt., 10e.; oz., 30c.; 14 Ib., 85c¢.; Ib., $3.00. NEW LARGE, or CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD. We were the first to introduce this now popular market cabbage. It is about five days later than Early Jersey Wakefield. The heads are fully one-half larger and quite solid. It is very compact in growth, and can easily be planted in rows two feet apart and twenty inches in the rows. One great advantage is, it does not burst open when ripe, like many other early- sorts and consequently can be left standing on the ground a long while without injury, until a favorable opportunity for cutting. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 14 \b., 85¢e.; Ib., $3.00. Early Drumhead. A second early, large, solid heading variety. Pkt.,5c.; oz., 20c.; 14 Ib., 65c.; 1b., $2.25. Early Dwarf Flat Dutch. A standard second early market variety. Pkt.,5e¢.; oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 65e.; 1b., $2.25. HENDERSON’S SUCCESSION. Attention was first called to this new cabbage by Mr. Van Siclen, of Long Island who originated the well-known Early Summer Cabbage. It was first offered for sale four years since by our friends, Peter Henderson & Co., and has given satisfaction wherever planted. It follows ten days after Early Summer, with larger and heavier heads, and is very valuable for mid- summer use. It grows So compactly that notwithstanding its large size, it can readily be planted almost as close as Early Summer. Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 25¢.; 14 lb., 75c.; 1b., $2.75. Roe PHOTOGRAPH OF HENDERSON’S EARLY SUMMER. HENDERSON’S EARLY SUMMER. This popular sort is ten days later than the Early Jersey Wakefield but much larger in size and will stand on the ground much longer without bursting open. In this respect, it is much superior to Fottler’s Brunswick. While the heads are much larger than the Early Jersey Wakefield, its very compact habit enables it to be planted almost as close. The heads are very hard and solid throughout and of fine uniform shape, as shown in our photograph above. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c.; 141b., 75c.; lb. $2.50. 36 See On JOHNSON - &-STOKES- PHILADELPHIA - G PHOTOGRAPH OF AN AVERAGE HEAD OF ALL HEAD EARLY: ALL HEAD EARLY. This\fine new variety originated on Long Island, and was introduced by a brother seedsman in 1891. Our critical field tests the past two seasons have been so satisfactory that we decided to add it to our already large list of fine cabbages. Ina large field which we grew for seed every plant formed a head fully as large as All Seasons, of perfect and uniform shape, aud fully as early as the best Strains of Early Summer. Itis worthy a trial from every gardener who plants a cabbage for summer use. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30¢.; 14 Ib., 85¢.; 1b., $3.00. FOTTLER’'S IMPROVED EARLY BRUNSWICK. A splendid second early and late sort; short stem, large, solid heads. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; 14 lb., 65¢.; Ib., $2.25. EARLY WINNINGSTADT. The Prussian Prize Stock. Many consider the Early Winningstadt the very best for early market sales, as it invariably grows very hard, and will head on soils where many other sorts fail entirely. Re- liable stock is hard to get, as seedsmen usually import it from England and France. The seed we offer, however, is American grown, acclimated and selected from the original Prussian Prize Stock. Those intending to plant this variety will find this strain far superior in earliness, size, solidity and great uniformity of heading to any other ever sold in this country. Pkt , 10c.; oz., 20c.; 4 Ib , 65¢.; Ib., $2.25; 2 lbs., $4.00 THE PRUSSIAN PRIZE STOCK. ALL SEASONS. This strain of Early Drumhead Cab- bage we first offered to the public seven years since, under the broad claim of being about as early as the Early Sum- mer and growing much larger. Gardeners everywhere say they find our claims are fully substantiated in every par- ticular. Asits name indicates, it can be planted at all seasons. It forms a fine, large head, of superior quality, not bursting: | after heading; the heads are of great thickness, which makes it a capital sort to keep through the winter. 25¢.; 44 Ib., 70¢.; Ib., $2.40. EARLY BLEICHFIELD GIANT. It is seldom we are able to recommend a new foreign cabbage as highly as this variety. Since its introduction a few years ago it has grown very popular with market gardeners as a second early and summer sort. It is a short stemmed, large heading sort, ten- der and solid, ripening a few days earlier than Brunswick. Cabbage growers in all sections should not fail to give it a trial. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 25¢.; 44 Ib., 70e.; lb., $2.40. _ VANDERGAW MIDSUMMER. This valuable variety is the result of many years’ selection by Mr, Vandergaw, a noted Long Island market gardener. In some respects it resembles All Seasons, coming in about a week after Early Summer, and making much larger heads than that well- known variety. Heads are very uniform in color and size, very solid, and in quality all that could be desired in a mid- summer and winter cabbage. Long Island cabbage growers have been annually paying Mr. Vandergaw $10 per pound for the seed. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c.; 14 Ib., 75c.; Ib., $2.50. Pkt., 10e.; oz., PHOTO OF LOUDERBACK’S ALL THE YEAR ROUND CABBAGE. LOUDERBACK’S ALL YEAR ROUND. This cabbage originated with Daniel Louderback, one of the oldest and mostsuccessful of Philade] phia market gardeners, and has had a great local reputation among his neighbors for several years. It is not only the finest Early Drumhead in cultivation, but is equally as good for second and third early, interme- diate and late. It heads large, compact and solid, with very short stem and few outer leaves, and unflagging under the hottest sun or heaviest frost. It may be sown successively and continuously during all periods when cabbage is planted. The seed we offer was grown by the originator. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 40c.; 14 lb., $1.25; Ib., $4.00. LOUISVILLE DRUMHEAD. Thisis the most popular intermediate or second early with market gardeners around Louisville and the Southwest. It comes off medium early, withstands heat to a remarkable extent, heads large, solid and uniform in size and color. We can recommend this sort very highly for the Southern and Middle States. Pkt., 10e.; 0z., 25¢.; 14 lb., 70c.; Ib., $2.40. The following well-known varieties of cabbage are each 5e. per pkt.; 0z., 15¢.; 14 1b., 40c.; Ib., $1.50: Deep Head Early, Peerless, Extra Early York, Early Sugar Loaf, Imperial Ox-Heart, Early Large York, Early Bacalan, Early Large Schweinfurt. NO CABBAGE GROWER CAN AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT THE NEW ROCK HEAD. SEE COLORED ILLUSTRATION ON BACK OF THIS BOOK, AND TESTIMONIALS, PAGE 38. co ** POPULAR- VEGETABLE-SEEDS:- @po ,.. 27 G O) yas CABBAGE.—Late or Winter Varieties. JOHNSON & STOKES’ SHORT-STEM DRUMHEAD CABBAGE, PHOTOGRAPHED DURING GROWTH. JOHNSON & STOKES’ SHORT-STEM DRUMHEAD CABBAGE. This improved variety far surpasses the old strain of Large Late Drumhead Cabbage, ripening earlier, with very short: stock or stem, as Shown in our photograph above made in the field while growing, forming larger and thicker heads, of fine- quality and the best of keepers. Owing to our long continued selection of the finest heading plants for seed for several years- past, this variety is remarkable for reliability of heading; every one who plants it can expect at least ninety-eight large solid heads from every one hundred plants. Ourcustomers in all sections where many varieties fail to head, will find the Short- Stem Drumhead a sure thing, and can depend on big crops every time. It heads the list of the winter Drumheads. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 35¢.; 2 0z., 60c.; 44 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00; 21bs., $5.50; post-paid. THE CAROLINA HARD HEADER CABBAGE. This distinct late cabbage was originated in Buncomb County, North Carolina, where it has had agreat reputation, the seed frequently being sold by local gardeners at the rate of $15.00 to $20.00 per pound. Anold gardener, in describing this cabbage says: “‘ It heads as sure as the sunrises.” It grows good sized heads, round, slightly flattened on the top, and very hard, averaging fifteen to twenty-five pounds each. It hasa very short stock or stem, and is darker green in color than any other cabbage of its class; earlier than the best strains of Late Flat Dutch. While it isthe most reliable hard-heading cab- bage for the South, we find it equally valuable for the Middle States, having: tested it for five successive seasons on our Trial: Grounds. The seed we offer is also grown on our Pennsylvania farm. Cabbage growers will make no mistake in. planting it largely, as it leaves nothing to be desired. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 2 oz., 50c.; 14 Ib., $1.00; Ib., $3.00. ENUINE SUREHEAD. This popular cabbage is rightly named Surehead. It never fails to make aremarkably fine, solid, large head, with few outer leaves, as shown in our illustration. It originated some years since with a practical market gardener, by crossing the Flat Dutch and Drumhead varieties, and has always brought the highest price in our markets. It is a strong, vigorous grower, ripening late for a main crop, and very uniform in size and eolor. Our supply is grown from the original seed, and none better is to be had at any price. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c.; 144 1b., 75c.; lb., $2.50; 2 lbs., $4.50. BRIDGEPORT DRUMHEAD. This is the standard shipping cabbage around Chicago, where local growers have paid as high as $20 per pound for the seed in seasons when scarce, and will raise no other. It makes a large, even, firm, round head, seldom rots or bursts, and is unquestionably one of the finest shipping cabbages grown. Jxtra selected seed, Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; 14 1b., 75c.; 1b., $2.50. JOHNSON & STOKES’ MATCHLESS LATE FLAT DUTCH. Pronounced by experienced cab- bage growers the finest strain oflate cabbage in the world. (See Specialties, page 8.) Pkt., 10¢.; oz., 30c.; 14 Ib., $1.00; 1b., $3.00; 2 Ibs., $5.50; 5 lbs. and over, $2.50 per Ib, PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH. This variety is largely grown for late or main crop, being the favorite winter market variety. Heads very large, solid and broad, with flat tops, of fine flavor and quality ; very z = : shortstems. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,20c.; 2 oz., 35c.; 44 Ib., 50c.; GENUINE SUREHEAD CABBAGE. Ib., $1.75; 51bs. and over, by express, $1.50 per Ib. LARGE LATE DRUMHEAD. A favorite winter variety; extra large, solid heads slightly later than the Flat Dutch. PKt., 5¢.; oz., 20¢.; 44 Ib., 50c.; Ib., $1.75, post-paid; 5 1bs. and over, by express, $1.50 per lb. Saree, * .. . 24@ JOHNSON - & STOKES - PHILADELPHIA -@.0 |, , ee . “@abbages’ | > ff | Gauliflowers: ‘ec ly How 7o Grok THER NEW DIAMOND WINTER. It is a cross between Short and it German Export Cabbage. During the past few years we have had numerous requests from market gardeners and cabbage growers for the seed of the imported German Cabbage so frequently seen on our markets late in the season, and which, owing to its great solidity and handsome appearance, sells at higher prices than American sorts. We succeeded last season in obtaining a quantity of this seed from a reliable German grower, which was distributed for trial among our customers. All reports thus far received pronounce it one of the finest main crop and winter cabbages they have ever grown, and notwithstanding its foreign * origin, has succeeded in all sections of the United States. Pkt., 15¢.; oz. 45c.; 2 0z., 7dc.; 14 Ib., $1.25; lb., $4.50. A FEW TRIAL REPORTS. “Your German Export Cabbage is a great success here; all headed and very fine.’’—G. Y. GooDALE, War- saw, N. Y. “Your German Export is decidedly the cabbage. From the seed you sent me I set 22,000 plants, every one making a head of cabbage hard as stone. My field is the talk of all neighboring gardeners.”—JoHN B. SmiTH, Mid- dleburg, Ohio. ‘“ New German Export Cabbage, planted along with seven other varieties, proved superior to them all. Itis a splendid grower and absolutely sure and hard header, andlin ey, it excels all others.’’—JoNnAs PAsour, Dal- as, IN. U. . AUTUMN KING. A new strain of late cabbage which is highly spoken of by all market and family gar- deners who have thus far tested it. The heads are of enormous size and very solid. It has few outer leaves, and owing to this fact it is claimed that Autumn King will produce a greater weight of crop from the same space of ground than any other late cabbage. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30¢c.; 2 oz., 50¢.; 44 Ib., 80c.; 1b., $2.75; 2 Ibs., $5.00. In this fine new cabbage we have a strain entirely distinct from any other Stem Drumhead and Danish Round Winter. cau be planted closer together than any other late variety. The heads will average from fifteen to eighteen It grows very compact, the stem is short, pounds in weight after they are trimmed for market; they grow very uniform in size and shape, and present a handsome appearance. They are extra hard, solid, round and somewhat flattened on top; possess a fine, small rib, are always of the finest possible quality and sure header. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 40c.; 14 Ib., $1.25; lb., $ New Roek Head Winter Cabbage. See colored illustration painted from nature on back of this book. When we introduced our famous Matchless Late Flat Dutch Cabbage, a few years since, we thought perfection had been reached in late or winter cabbages. Not until our attention was called to this sort, three years since, did we find one that would at all compete with it: In the New Rock Head, however, we believe it hasa successful rival. It is of enormous size, perfect shape, and combines all those qualities so desirable to an experienced gardener to render a late cabbage perfect in every respect, viz.: Size, weight, quality, sure heading, and along keeper. This cabbage was sold in Philadelphia markets in January, 1893, at more than double the price of any othersort. Pkt., I5C.; 0z., 40c.; 2 0z., 75c.; 4 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. From growers of this cabbage we have enough such testimonials as those published below to fill every page of this book. THERE HAS BEEN BUT ONE VERDICT FROM ALL: Rockhead, the largest, heaviest and most solid cabbage ever grown. “Rock Head has produced the only cabbage we have, the severe drought destroyed all others; notwithstanding this the Rock Head is magnificent in large solid heads and fully merits the name given it.”.—FRIsBy SMITH, Sharpsburg, Md. “T gave your Rock Head Cabbage a thorough trial and found them the very best I ever raised; they are very firm and solid and in every respect superior to all other cab- bages.’’—Jos. H. PopGet, Bryantown, M4. “Tam much pleased with the Rock Head Cabbage; no other variety ever grown by me has given such Satisfactory results.”’—T. E. Ketty, Grove, Md. ‘“*Your New Rock Head Cabbage is the finest I ever saw. Every plant has made a large solid head. I am sure that 1 will have some that will, weigh fifty pounds and over.”’— JOSEPH BrEcK, New Bridge, Oregon. “Your New Rock Head flourished wonderfully in spite of all drawbacks. It entirely escaped the worms, which de- stroyed all my other varieties. Every plant formed a large solid head, and it is by far the largest, best and hardiest cab- bage I ever saw.’’—HEnRY LIEBBEN, Brighton, Ill. “Your New Rock Head was the first cabbage in my fields to form heads fit for use, in spite of the fact that the plants. were set out about a week later than the rest of the field which contained Surehead, Autumn King and several other good sorts. Rock Head beats them all in heading and fine quality. Next yearI shall plant a large patch of them.”— J. J. KLErNeE, Morristown, N. J. 3 “Had I not have grown Rock Head I would have no cabbage, as the other five kinds I planted all rotted, but this new sort flourished and grew into finest solid heads of a larger size than I eversaw. There will be no other kind planted here this year.”’—S. S, NicKLE, Harshayille, Iowa. “T gave the new cabbage Rock Head a fair trial side by side with several other noted varieties and find it way ahead of all others in every respect. They are wonderfully rapid growers.’’—B. SHoURDs, Hammonton, N. J. ““ Your new cabbage No. 31 (Rock Head) leads all other varieties. An important thing in its favor is that the worms do not seem to trouble it as they do all others.”’—R. T. KaIGun, Ellisburg, N. J. (O_o oe 39 NOME SEORSE a 7 L é rd MAMMOTH ROCK RED. The hardest heading Red Cabbage. MAMMOTH ROCK RED. This is by far the best, largest and surest heading red cabbage ever introduced. The plant is large with numerous spreading leaves. The head is large, round, very solid, and of deep red color inside as well as outside. Ninety-eight per cent. of the plants will form extra fine heads. The best of the red cabbages. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30c.; 44 lb., 80c.; Ib., $2.75. Red Dutch Erfurt. Very early, of deep blood color; head solid. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 60c.; 1b., $2.00. JOHNSON & STOKES’ HARD HEADING SAVOY. (Market Gardeners’ private stock.) The best of all the Sa- voys. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 14 1b., $1.00; lb., $3.00. MARVIN’S SAVOY. A strain of Drumhead Savoy originated on Long Island, where it is very popular among local gardeners. Pkt..5¢.; 0z., 20c.; 14 )b., 50c.; lb., $1.75. PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY. Grows large heads, nearly round, tender, excellent flavor. Pkt.,5e.; oz.. 20c.; 44 Ib., 50c.; Ib., $1.75. The following well-known Late Cabbages are each 5c. per pkt.; 15e. per oz.; 40c. per 41b.; $1.50 per lb.: Green Glazed, Filderkraut, Marblehead Mammoth Drum- head, Stone Mason, Green Curled Savoy. CAULIFLOWER. One ounce will produce about fifteen hundred plants and sow about forty square feet. SS goal Wve yi AN Ni \ GILT EDGE SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER. GILT EDGE EARLY SNOWBALL. (See illustration.) The strain we have of this variety is without doubt the very best to behad. Our stock was grown from the very finest specimens, noted for their earliness, dwarf habit, large size, uniform shape and compact growth. For forcing under glass during winter and early spring, or for planting later in the open ground, no stock of Snowball can surpass it. Pkt., 25c.; % 02., $1.00; oz., $3.25; 14 Ib., $10.50. JOHNSON & STOKES’ NEW EARLY ALABAS- TER. Of American origin; the earliest, best and surest heading variety yet introduced. (See Specialties, page 9.) Pkt., 25¢.; 5 pkts., $1.00; 14 oz., $1.50; oz., $6.00. EXTRA SELECTED EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT. One of the earliest varieties; small-leaved, dwarf for forcing, producing very solid, pure white heads of the finest quality; about fifteen inches high. Do not con- found this variety with the cheaper Early Dwarf Erfurt. Pkt., 25c.; 14 oz., $1.50; oz., $3.00; 14 Ib., $1000. Seah : Extra Early Paris. A popular early white, sure head- ing variety. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 75c.; 1% lb., $2.25. Veitch’s Autumn Giant. Large fine heads, well pro- portioned. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 60c.; 14 1b., $1.75. Y Algiers. One of the best sure heading late varieties. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c.; 14 lb., $2.50. Lenormand’s Short Stem. Large late variety, with well-formed white heads of extra quality. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 75e.; 34 Ib., $2.00. CARROT. One ounce will sow about one hundred and twenty-five feet of drill; four pounds will sow an acre. PHOTOGRAPH OF OUR IMPROVED DANVEES CARROT. _ IMPROVED DANVERS. Our pure American stock of this valuable variety is preferred by many gardeners to any othersort. The top is small, color of arich shade of orange, shape very handsome and smovth; quality the very best. One highly valuable feature of our strain isthat it hasits full color when quite young, which enables it to be pulled sooner. It is equally valuable to grow for feeding stock, being well adapted to all soils and will yield the greatest bulk with the smallest length of root of any othersort. Under good culti- vation we have known it to produce thirty tons to the acre. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25c.; 1b., 90¢.; 5 lbs., by express, $3.75, 40 2. X<@ * JOHNSON - &- STOKES. PHILADELPHIA - @.5 | |, = oe ws TVALLERY OR INTERM SAINT VALLERY, OR NEW INTERMEDIATE RED CARROT. EW RUBICON HALF-LONG. The best carrot for either market or family us®@. (See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15¢.; 44 1b., 35¢.; lb. , $1.25. SAINT VALLERY, or NEW INTERMEDIATE RED. This splendid variety originated in France, near the city of St. Vallery, from whence it takesitsname. It grows to uniform large size, intermediate in shape between the Half-Long and Long Orange. The roots are straight and smooth, broad at the top, measuring about two and three- fourths inches across, with a length of about eleven inches. The color is arich orange red. In table quality it is faultless. It will be foundamost excellent variety for either garden or field culture. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 30c.; Ib., $1.00. RED PARISTAN FORCING. A distinct new variety from France. Itis the earliest of all carrots, forming roots much quicker than the well-known French Forcing. Itis as round as aturnip; has a fineneck; leaves short and erect; quality excellent. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢.; 14 Ib.,40c.; Ib., $1.25. Very Early Short-Horn Scarlet, or French Forcing. An early forcing variety; small root and excellent flavor. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 30c.; Ib., $1.10. Early Scarlet Horn. The favorite summer variety. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 44 Ib., 25¢.; lb., 90c. HALF-LONG NANTES. (Stump-rooted.) A fine inter- mediate variety, bright scarlet color, smooth, large, and of excellent quality. Pkt.,5c.; oz. 10c.; 44 1b., 30c.; Ib., $1.00. CHANTENAY. This variety resembles the Half-Long Nantes, but has larger shoulders. Fine deep scarlet color. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10¢.; 44 Ib., 25¢e.; lb., 90e. OX-HEART, or HALF-LONG GUERANDE. (Stump- rooted.) This is one of the most valuable of all recent intro- ductions, either for family use or market. It is an inter- mediate between the Half Long and Horn varieties, attaining a diameter of three to four inches at the neck, of most beau- tiful shape, and rich orange color. It is of extra fine quality and very productive. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 44 1b., 80c.; Ib., $1.00. NICHOLS’ IMPROVED LONG ORANGECARROT. We procured this stock from Mr. Robert Nichols, one of the most successful market gardeners of this city. Thestrainis earlier than either the well-known Danvers or Long Orange as usuaJly sold. The color is of a deep orange when no thicker than a lead pencil, shading to a deep orange red when fully grown. The root is perfectly smooth from the shoulder to the extreme tip, and entirely devoid of side root- lets in all stages of growth. It grows without any neck what- ever; the top is short, and this, together with its extreme earliness, admirably fits itfor early use. We pronounce it THE IDEAL CARROT, either for early or late use, being of uniformly large size, enormously pro- ductive, the best of keepers, and highly nutritious for stock when grown asa field crop. Pkt., 5c¢.; oz., 10¢.; 44 1b., 30c.; Ib., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, by express. IMPROVED LONG ORANGE. The well-known and popular old stand-by for late summerand winter use; grown extensively for feeding stock. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 4 1b., 20c.; Ib., 75c.; 5 lbs. and over, 60c. per Ib. Early Half-Long Scarlet. A desirable variety, re- markably smooth and rich color, very fine for table use or forcing. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10¢e.;141b., 30c.; Ib., $1.00. NEW LONG RED CORELESS. Grows ten to twelve inches long and two inches in diameter; very smooth, stump-rooted, good color, of excellent quality, free from any heart or pith. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10¢.; 14 1b., 30c.; Ib., $1.00. Large White Belgian. Grows one-third above ground; large white root, with green top; grown exclusively for feedingstock. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10¢.; 44 1b., 20c.; lb., 65e. __ Large Yellow Belgian. A good stock-feeding variety, differing from the above only in color. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10¢.; 14 Vb., 20c.; 1b., 75e; 5 lbs., $3.00. 1 CELERY. One ounce will produce about twenty-five hundred plants and sow about two hundred feet of row. A GUIDE TO CELERY CULTURE. Kalamazoo Celery, by Bochore. This valuable book will be mailed to any address on receipt of price, 50c., or can be selected free with all orders of $3.00 and over. See Book Premiums, page 25. : EARLY ARLINGTON. This new celery comes from the same souree as the Arlington Tennis Ball Lettuce, de- seribed on another page. It is an improved selection of the well-known Boston Market Celery, made by an Arlington market gardener. It has received first prize in both the regu- lar and special premiums offered by the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society. Itis very early, coming in quite three weeks in advance of the Boston Market; and its superiority over that variety is in the fact that it is earlier, of larger size, and more vigorous growth and bleaches easily and more quickly. Pkt., 10¢.; oz., 25¢e.; 14 Ib., 75c.; 1b., $2.50. AWAY dit WOO) AVA rN east | NY i AT nai WHITE PLUME CELERY. WHITE PLUWE. Each year adds to the popularity and value of this variety. Like our Golden Self-Blanching, it requires very little earthing up to blanch it, and although in keeping qualities it is not equal to our Golden Self- Blanching, yet as acelery for fall and early winter use, it is unsurpassed. Our strain of this variety is closely selected each year, and will be found entirely free from green celery, so prevalent in much of this seed sold. Market gardeners who purchased from us the past six years are unanimous in pro- nouncing our improved White Plume the best and purest they can get. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30c.; 14 Ib., 80c.; Ib., $2.75; 2 Ibs., $5.00. : “T have taken many first prizes in England for celery, but never had any so perfect as from your seed. Twelve stalks of your White Plume weighed over 12 pounds.’,—Wm. BLACKHURsT, Jamestown, N.D. ““ Your White Plume Celery is the finest strain I have ever grown or seen.’’—ARTHUR H. CLARK, North Hanibal, N. Y. ++ POPULAR: VEGETABLE-SEEDS-- @ . _,. 41 JOHNSON & STOKES’ Golden Self-Blanching Celery, A Variety which every Market and Family Gardener should grow. We first introduced The Golden Self- Blanching Celery in 1883, since which time it has been pronounced by hundreds of our patrons, the very best and most profitable celery in cultivation. Our illustration above was photographed in the field during growth, and the single bunch, also a photo- graph, will give some idea of its very hand- some form and even growth. It attains a very large size, and is very stocky and robust. The stalks grow vigorously, with large ribs, very thickly set. It is very early, entirely self- blanching, and can be grown without any banking up or covering whatever, even the outer ribs assuming a yellowish white color of a very fresh and pleasing appearance. ‘The heart is of a beautiful golden yellow color, very large, crisp and solid, and unsurpassed in delicious quality and flavor. For striking appearance’ on the table or market stall it is unequalled ; and it is decidedly the best keeper of all the self-blanching varieties. While not absolutely necessary, some give it a slight banking up, as even the top leaves assumea beautifiul light golden color, adding greatly to: its handsome appearance. Many of the largest growers now plant their entire crops of this splendid variety. The above photograph was taken in the field of Geo. M. Shallcross, one of the largest celery growers around Philadelphia. It is such a shy seeder that the genuine seed can never be sold at a less price. Large pkt., 15c.; 0z., 4oc.;% lb., $1.10; 1b., $4.00; 2 lbs., $7.50; 5 lbs. and over, $3.50 per Ib. are the Golden Self-Blanching for early and fall use, and the The Two Best Celeries New Perle le Grande for winter and early spring use. With these two varieties no market or family gardener should fail to have ae a supply of this delicious vegetable nine months of the year. 42 )» JOHNSON - &- STOKES - PHILADELPHIA - os ee rat EW CELERY, No. 42.—THE PERLE LE GRAND. Offered for sale last season for the first time. The very best winter celery. Pkt., 15¢.; 0z., 45ce.; 44 lb., $1.25; Ib., $4.50. (See Novelties, page 10.) WHAT OTHERS SAY OF THE PERLE LE GRAND. S. Epwarps, New Lebanon, Ohio, Nov. 13, 1893, writes: ‘*T have grown nearly all varieties of celery, and can truly say that your Perle Le Grand is in the lead. It is all and even more than you claim for it.’’ HENRY REYNOLDS, Piper, Ill., writes: ‘‘ I can withsafety pronounce your celery, Perle Le Grand, the best I have raised in twenty years’ experience as a grower of celery. Itis rich- est in good stalks, and in delicious nutty flavor surpasses all others.” W. A. Musson, Mogadore, O., writes: ‘‘I cannot speak in too high praise of your new celery, Perle Le Grand. Itis the finest ever seen in the markets here; the wonder of every- body.” J. H. NoLp1nG, South Millville, N. J., writes: ‘‘The new celery, Perle Le Grand, is a perfect wonder. Ihad celery in July, and bleached well at that. I raised celery in England from 1840 to 1854, and from then until now in America, but I never saw, not even in the cold climate of England, any that equals this new variety of yours.” SLTLSSLS SIS PA LISS SLEDS DSTA ITD 3 Nyy hy ) a eee a mM OLE VLLLIT ALL To rom SZ” ELERY. SVLLUDLLYIIPLLLSSESISSTYTISTOV TLS SS ISSULLLD DILKS’ MANY HEARTED. This fine new celery was originated by Mr. Geo. Dilks, a noted Philadelphia market gardener, from one stalk found growing ina field of Golden Dwarf in 1884. Itis very distinct in appearance, being much stouter, thicker, and heavier near the root than any other variety. We have seen four stalks in a bunch weigh thirteen and a quarter pounds, and entirely cover the top of an ordi- nary flour barrel. It is a splendid keeper, having for a few years past been sold in our markets as late as May, after Golden Dwarf and other varieties were done. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30c.; 44 lb., 90c.; Ib., $3.25. GOLDEN HEART DWAREF. This distinct variety is the most popular old variety among market gardeners. It is entirely solid, an excellent keeper and of fine, nutty flavor. In size and habit of growth it is much the same as Half-Dwarf White kinds, except when blanched, the heart, which is large and full, is of a waxy golden yellow, rendering it very stviking and showy for either market or private use. We have an unusually fine strain, and sell hundreds of pounds each season to our most critical market gardeners. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; 14 Ib., 60e.; lb., $2.25; 2 lbs., $4.00. _ GIANT WHITE SOLID. The best of the large grow- ing sorts and a favorite variety, solid, crisp and tender. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 20¢.; 14 Ib., 60c.; Ib., $2.00. | grower at Kalamazoo, Mich. NEW GIANT PASCAL. This variety is a sport from our Golden Self-Blanching Celery, which has become so popu- lar within the last few years, thoroughly established by care- ful selection. It partakes of the best qualities of that variety, but is somewhat larger and taller. Itis ofa fine nutty flavor, being entirely free from any bitter taste. It grows about 2 feet high; the stalks are very broad, thick and crisp; the width and thickness of these are distinctive features of this variety. It bleaches with but slight ‘ earthing up,” and very quickly, usually in5 or6 days. Itisasplendid keeper. The heart is golden yellow, very full and attractive in appearance. We offer extra selected seed of our own growing. Pkt., 10¢.; 02., 25¢.; 14 lb., 70e.; Ib., $2.40. KALAMAZOO BROAD RIBBED. This magnificent New Half Dwarf Celery originated with a prominent celery It is very distinet and hand- some, of a beautiful cream white color throughout, attains a very large size, of quick growth, stiff and close habit, remark- ably solid and fine-flavored. Ribs are very broad, thickly and closely set, while by reason of its neat growth and showy appearance, it is a specially valuable variety for market. It is also a first-class keeper, remaining fit for use as long as the Golden dwarf and other good keeping sorts. Forthe use of hotels, restaurants, and other large establishments, it is supe- rior to most other kinds, there scarcely being any waste in dressing it for the table. It has such a distinctive appearance in growth as to cause almost every one seeing it to exclaim: “What celery is that?’’ long rows of it being as level and even as though each plant had been shaped in the same mould. It has already taken the lead as a keeping celery for winter use. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30¢.; 44 Ib., 80c.; 1b., $2.75. PERFECTION HEARTWELL. A very large solid growing variety of excellent flavor and a creamy white color. In size it is between the Golden Dwarf and Large White Solid. It makes an excellent market sort for winter use, asthestalks are clear and attractive in color, with large golden yellow heart, and of a size to influence purchasers. Very popular in the New York markets, where it is considered by many the finest of all winter varieties. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25¢.; 4 lb., 70c.; Ib., $2.50. CHICAGO GIANT GOLDEN HEART. This new sort is aselection made by a Chicago gardener from Dwarf Golden Heart. It is grown extensively around Chicago, growing much taller than its parent, with very broad stalks, very solid and a fine winter keeper. We recommend it highly. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; 14 |b., 75c.; Ib., $2.50. CRAWFORD’S HALF DWARF, also known as Hen- derson’s Half-Dwarf. This variety is a great favorite. When blanched, it is of a yellowish white, making it very orna- mental; entirely solid, possessing the nutty flavor peculiar to the dwarf kinds, while it has much more vigor of growth, surpassing most of the large growing sortsin weight. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 20c.; 44 Ib., 60c.; Ib., $2.00. BOSTON MARKET. A bushy, white, solid, fine flavored market celery. Pkt., 5c. 0z., 25¢.; 44 Ib., 75c.; Ib., $2.50. NEW ROSE. In England, the Pink or Red Celeries are auch more largely used than the White varieties, and we have often wondered why they were not more grown in this country. They possess many advantages over the white, being hardier, more solid and better keepers. The New Rose is the best of all the red varieties, combining all these desirable qualities, and is the most ornamental for the table, with its beautiful rose-colored heart and pink stems. Pkt., 10¢.; oz., 30c.; 4 Ib., 75¢.; Vb., $2.75. Soup, or Flavoring Celery (Old Seed). Used for flay or- ing soups, stews and pepper sauce. Oz., 5c.; Ib., 30c. The following well-known varieties of Celery are each 5e. per pkt.; 20c. per oz.; 60c. per 14 1b.; $2.00 per Ib.:_ Imperial Dwarf Large Ribbed, Sandringham Dwarf White, Fern Leaved, Incomparable Dwarf Crimson. ——— CELERIAC—(Turnip-Rooted Celery). ARGE SMOOTH PRAGUE. The largest, smoothest and best. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 20c.; 14 1b., 60c.; 1b., $2.00. Apple-Shaped. A new kind, with small foliage. the roots being smoother and rounder than the old sort. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 20¢c.; 14 Ib., 60c.; Ib., $2.00. CHERVIL. This plant has a fine flavor and perfume, and is used for flavoring soups, ete., and in salads. ~ Curled. Pkt.,5e.; 0z., 15¢e.; 14 1b., 50c.; lb., $1.40. CHICORY. Large Rooted. Pkt ,5c.; 0z., 15e.; 14 Ib., 30¢.; Ib., 9e. COLLARDS—(Colewort). Collards are largely used as ‘‘ greens” in some parts of the country. They are a form of the cabbage, bearing new leaves as the old ones are pulled off. They are a sure and abundant crop, and should be more extensively grown. True Georgia, or Southern. Pkt., 5¢.; 02.; 10e.; 14 Ib., 30c.; 1b., $1.00. >» POPULAR: VEGETABLE- SEEDS - - @eo.... 43 CORN—Sweet or Sugar. One quart will plant about two hundred hills and one peck is required to plant an acre in hills. £a-Please remember our prices on Sweet Corn i by the pint and quart include prepayment of post- age byus. Customers ordering Sweet Corn to be sent by freight or express can deduct 8c. per pint and 15c. per quart from these prices. LARGE PACKETS OF ANY VARIETY, EACH, POST-PAID BY MAIL, 10c. EARS OF EARLY VARIETIES, 10c. EACH; LATE WARIETIES, 15c. EACH, POSTAGE PAID. SWEET CORN—Early and Intermediate Varieties. Half peck and half bushel at peck and bushel rates. CLARK’S NON E- SUCH. In offering this new second early sweet corn, we quote the follow- ing from a letter written us by Mr. C. S. Clark, the originator: ‘‘I have been growing sweet corn very largely for the trade for fourteen years, and have never introduced a new sort until this one now. This novelty (Clark’s None-Such) I can recom- mend as the best out of over eighty sorts which I now grow, and I will give any man one hundred dollars for its equal in quality. It is sure to please because of its good size ear, strong growing qualities, and heavy yield. I will guar- antee every cob to be pink in color, with white grain of good size tinted with pink at cobend. From a large crop grown for seed this season not one ear showed a sign of glaze or flint, therefore, it must be sweet and tender. It is twelve to fourteen-rowed, comes in use after Moore’s Concord, with larger ears. The fodder is of beautiful color, tinted with pink, both on leaves and stalks.”’ In acritical test of this variety on our trial grounds, the past two sea- sons, we find Mr. Clark’s strong claims fully sub- stantiated. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 20c.; qt., 40¢.; post-paid; qt., 25e.; peck, $1.C0; bush., $3.75, by freight or express. THE GUARANTEE. This new variety has had a great reputation for years in one of the largest market houses in Phila- 4 delphia, where it has been vy brought in its season by a Chester County market man. It had become known to its patrons as “The Guarantee,” he having always, in dispos- ing of it, guaranteed it to be the sweetest in the whole market. We have seen his supply of this PHOTOGRAPH OF AN AVERAGE EAR corn sold out before 8 CCE aN ONES HOH: o'clock in the morning, long before the market was half over, notwithstanding the fact that his price was always 10c. per dozen above his com- petjtors. It grows a fair-sized, handsome white ear, grain very much shrivelled when dry, coming in second early or intermediate,.and producing three to four ears on each stalk. Pint, 25c.; qt., 40c.; peck, $1.50. URBANK’S EARLY MAINE, THE EARLIEST SWEET CORN. (See photograph and description under Novelties, page 11.) Pkt., 10c.; pint, 20; qt., 40c.; post-paid; peck, $1.15; bush., $41.00. ote THREE AVERAGE EARS, BURLINGTON HYBRID, yy NATURALSIZE. BURLINGTON HYBRID. This variety has been grown fer several years with great protit by a few truckers of Burlington County, N. J. It has been adopted by a large number of our own patrons, on our recommendation, many of whom write us it gives them entire control of the early markets, proving extremely profitable. Itis a cross between Adams’ Extra Early and a large-eared, productive variety of sugarcorn. Its great market value can be readily seen from the fact that it is as early as the Adams’, with an ear fully as large as Stowell’s Evergreen, and more pro- ductive than either, producing equal to the most prolific field corn, it having frequently produced over one hundred bushels to the acre grown fora field crop. Although not legitimately a sugar corn, yet the husks, blades and ear in a green state exactly resemble the sugar varieties, and it sells readily in market as a sweet or sugar corn. Itis, how- ever, of much better eating quality than the Adams’. When dry the grain is smooth and of acreamy-white color. The stalks grow toa height of about five feet and very compact, admitting of closer planting than any other variety; the ears begin to set low down and are borne three to four to a stalk. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 20c.; qt., 40c., post-paid; qt., 25c.; peck, $1.00: bush., $3.50, by freight. THE CORY will produce good ears for boiling in fifty- two days from planting. It has a larger Kernel than the Marblehead and is quite distinct, being nearly white in color. Our stock comes directly from Mr. Jos. Cory, the originator. Pint, 20e.; qt., 35¢., post-paid; peek, 90c.; bush, $3.25. FIRST OF ALL. This new variety is a selection from the Cory, coming in a few days ahead of this famous sort. The ears are about the same size as Cory, a little lighter in color, It cannot fail to prove valuable for early market. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 20c.; qt., 35¢.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.75. « In comparing prices, please remem- ber that we pay the their seeds sent by freight or express are entitled to de- duct 8c. per pound postage, which we have included in our prices. EW IDEAL HOL- LOW CROWN. A greatly improved and wonderfully fine strain of true Hollow Crown Parsnip. The roots do not grow as long as the old Hollow Crown variety, are of larger diameter, and more easily gathered. It is a very heavy cropper. The roots are very smooth, flesh fine grained, and of excel- lent quality. The best variety for the market or home garden. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 44 lb., 25c.; Ib., 75c.; 5lbs., 60c. per Ib. “Tdeal Hollow Crown is a great improvement on all other parsnips.”’—A. D. PINKERTON, Cherry Val- ley, Wash. Large Sugar, or Long Smooth. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 20c.; Ib., 60c. t it AMATI ( PEPPERS. ELL, or BULL NOSE. A large, early, well-known variety, of mild flavor, rind thick and fleshy; the best for pickling. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 60c.; 1b., $2.00. PHOTOGRAPH OF A SINGLE PLANT NEW CELESTIAL. NEW CELESTIAL. (See illustration.) A pepper marvel from China. Itisnot only a most useful pepper, but one of the most beautiful plants in existence. The plant begins to set in peppers early in the season, and continues until frost, branching freely and bearing profusely, single plants pro- ducing three to four hundred perfect fruits. The peppers, up to the time they are full grown, are of delicate creamy yellow color, and then change to an intense vivid scarlet, making a plant loaded with fruit—part one color and part another— an object of most striking beauty and oddity, worthy of a place in the flower as well as the vegetable garden. The fruits are borne upright,two or three inches long, of clear, sharp flavor, and superior for any of the uses to which peppers can be put. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c.; 14 tb., 75c.; Ib., $2.50. NEW CARDINAL. This pepper grows toa length of about six inches, very thick and sweet-fleshed. It would be worthy of cultivation for its beauty alone, the color of the fruit appearing as though varnished ina bright cardinal. It can be used for all purposes to which peppers are put. Pkt., 10¢.; 0Z., 35¢.; 14 Ib., $1.00; Ib., $3.75. PROCOPP’S GIANT. This variety may be justly ealled the Goliah of all the pepper family. They grow uniformly to a very large size, measuring from eight to nine inches long, and three inches thick They are of a brilliant scarlet color, flesh fully one-half inch in thickness. In‘flavor they are just hot enough to be pleasant to the taste. Each plant ripens from eight to twelve perfect fruits. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; oz., 35c.; 14 Ib., $1.00; Ib., $3.50. CORAL GEM BOUQUET. A wonderfully productive and handsome little pepper. The name given it was sug- gested by its handsome appearance, the whole plant resem- bling a “Bouquet of Coral,” being literally covered with its small, bright, coral red fruits, which are quite hot and splen- did seasoning. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 40c.; 4 1b., $1.00. RUBY KING. This fine pepper grows larger than the Spanish Monstrous. and of different shape. The fru‘ts are five to six inches long. by about three and one-half inches through, of a bright red. They are remarkably mild and pleasant in flavor, having no fiery taste. Single plants ripen from eight to ten fruits. The best red pepper. Pkt., 10e.; 0z., 30¢e.; %lb., 75e.; Ib., $2.75. 66 ....24@ JOHNSON - & . STOKES. PHILADELPHIA «6, __ PEPPERS—Continued. BIRD'S EYE, or CREOLE. This is the smallest of all peppers, being about the size of a Marrowfat Pea. It is very hot and is used in the manufacture of the celebrated Tabasco Sauce. Pkt., 10¢.; oz., 40c.; V4 Ib., $1.00. _ NEW DWARF EARLY RED SQUASH. A great Improvement over the old Red Squash Pepper, being earlier and more prolific. It is of a dwarfer growth, while the fruit is rounder, smoother and milder; skin is also much thicker. Pkt., 10e.; oz., 25¢.; 14 1b., 75c.; Ib., $2.50. NEW OX-HEART. A small, heart- shaped pepper, of medium size, excel- lent for pickles; one of the best. Pkt., 9¢.; 0Z., 25¢.; 14 1b., 75¢.; lb., $2.75. RED CLUSTER. This new pepper is undoubtedly a sport of the Chili, which it slightly resembles, the leaves and fruits are smaller, while it is much more productive, the fruits being curiously crowded together, making the plants extremely ornamental as well as useful. The peppers are very hot; long and very thin in shape, and of conspicuous coral red color. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 35¢.; V4 Ib., 90c.; 1b., $3.25. Golden Dawn. In shape and size resembles the Bell. Color, bright yellow; very productive and enurely exempt from any fiery flavor; can be eaten as readily as an apple. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 25¢.; 14 Ib., 75¢.; lb., $2.40. LARGE SWEET SPANISH. Productive, mild flayor; fine for pickling. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 14 1b., 60¢.; Ib., $2.25. Long Red Cayenne. Three to four inches long, bright red color, very productive and hot. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25¢e.; 14)b., 75e.; lb., $2.50. Spanish Monstrous. A very large variety; very sweet; of good flavor. Pkt.,5c.; 0z., 25¢.; 14 Ib., 75c.; Ib., $2.50. Cheese. A large cheese shaped variety; used for pick- ling. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 25¢.; 14 Ib., 75c.; Ib., $2.50. Cherry Red. A beautiful ornamental variety; fruit round, of a rich glossy color, and very hot; used for season- ing. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25e.; 144 Ib., 75c.; 1b., $2.50. NEW OX-HEART. MAMMOTH GOLDEN QUEEN. This is not only the best and most profitable mild pepper, but is one of the largest, handsomest and most productive of all varieties; origi- nated on our own grounds, where we first found a single plant growing in a large field of Ruby King some years ago. It grows fully as large as Ruby King and to twice the size of Golden Dawn, of the most perfect shape and uniform large size. They grow from fifteen to twenty perfect fruits on a plant, from eight to ten inches long and four to five inches through. In color they are bright, waxy. golden yellow, and so mild in flavor they can be eaten like tomatoes, with pepperand vinegar. Our best market gardeners say they sell inmarket at double the prices of any other sorts, and are exceedingly valuable for stuffing as mangoes. This pepper, which we first introduced in 1887, has been recently offered as a novelty under the name of Golden King. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 40c.; 441b., $1.00; lb., $3.75. (pee ee loTATOES Sor OEE D- 0 0 0'@:¢.0.6,0 — == | == al : ita SSeS VORY tubers! divide one— ff Ivory all the way through! Never a hollow inside one; Never a core, black or blue! Ah, you should taste them when roasted ! (Chestnuts are not half so good ;) And you would find that I’ve boasted Less than I should. If ever you eat one, let me beg You to manage it just as you do an egg: Take a pat of butter, a silver spoon, And wrap your napkin round the shell ;— Have you seen a humming-bird probe the bell Of a white-lipped morning-glory ? Well, that’s the rest of the story! —J. G. HOLLAND, ‘‘Bitter-Sweet.” E make the selection of seed potatoes aspecialty. Our stock is grown in the far North, by the most reliable growers, and for purity and superior quality cannot be excelled. PLEASE NOTICE.—As prices are subject to fluctuation, we would request that our customers send in their orders as soon as possible after receiving our Manual. All orders will be promptly acknowledged and potatoes forwarded as soon as weather permits, in time for spring planting. Customers residing South ean have them shipped at any time during the winter with little or no risk, but those residing North or West had better wait until the extreme freezing weather is overin March or early April, which will be in ample time for planting. To freeze potatoes, when packed in tight bar- rels, requires extremely cold weather. We ship each season several thousand barrels seed potatoes to nearly all sections, North, East and West, and rarely receive a complaint of freezing. We pack our potatoes in large round hoop barrels of three bushels each, and make no charge for bags, barrels or eartage. We will quote special prices on five and ten bar- rels of one variety. POTATOES BY MAIL. Allpotatoes except Crown Jewel, Freeman and Bliss’ Triumph, will be sent by mail, postage prepaid, at 30c. per pound; 4 pounds for $1.00, carefully labelled and packed. EARLY MAINE. This new variety was originated from a seed-ball of the Early Rose, which itresembles. They grow very smooth, and are remarkably early and productive. Raised on a large scale they yielded, in Massachusetts, as high as four hundredand ten bushels to the acre. Peck, 65c.; bush., $2.00; bbl., $4.25. EARLY PURITAN. This new variety originated with Mr. E. L. Coy, of Washington County, N. Y., originator of the well-known and popular Early Beauty of Hebron. Mr. Coy says his Early Puritan far excels the Beauty of Hebron in productiveness and quality, which indeed is saying a great deal in its favor. Theskin and flesh is very white; it cooks dry and mealy, even when half grown. It ripens with the Early Rose, greatly exceeds it in productiveness; the vines grow Strong, fast and vigorous, standing up firm as a tree. Peck, 65¢.; bush., $2.00; bb]., $4.25. THE POLARIS. This potato originated in Northern Vermont. It is of long oval shape and creamy white in color, cooking as white as the finest flour; is hardy, prolific, handsome, early and a good keeper. With the originator it has yielded at the rate of six hundred bushels per acre. It has made for itself a wonderful record during the past few years wherever grown. Peck, 65c.; bush., $2.00; bbl., $4.25. pees POPULAR: VEGETABLE- SEEDS -- @ro... 67 ‘ - : ee BUSS Triple - _Cronnm Sewel THE CROWN JEWEL POTATO. The Crown Jewel Still Leads as the Earliest and Best of all Extra Early Sorts. Every claim that we have made for it has been fully substantiated by hundreds of our largest growers and truckers, all of whom vote it as the very earliest and finest they have ever seen. It is a seedling of the Early Ohio, and it partakes of all the pure and unadulterated qualities of its excellent parent, without any admixture of baser blood. Its skin is white and smooth, eyes shallow but strong, flesh pure white and floury, cooking evenly throughout. The vines grow vigorously, the roots extend very deeply into the soil, thus resisting drought, and its keeping qualities are equal to the best. Lb. 35¢.; 3 lbs., $1.00, post-paid; peck, goc.; bush., $2.50; bbl. of 3 bush., $5.00; 10 bbls., $4.75 per bbl. BLISS’ TRIUMPH, OR IMPROVED BERMUDA POTATO. This beautiful variety combines the wonderful productiveness of the Peerless with all the good qualities of the Early Rose, is much more productive, and matures its crop at least a week in advance of the Early Rose. Tubers are of medium size, round and uniform in shape, with but a very few small ones ; eyes slightly depressed ; color a beautiful light red. Its great beauty, productiveness and fine quality make it one of the best market varieties. Lb., 35c.; 3 lbs., $1.00, post-paid ; peck, goc.; bush., $2.50; bbl. of 3 bush., $5 00; 10 bbls. and over, $4.75 per bbl. THE FREEMAN POTATO. This new extra early variety was first introduced three years since under the broad claim of being the greatest potato intro- duced since the Early Rose. It has made a wonderful record, giving enormous yields in all sections where grown. Its handsome shape and beautiful russet skin are well depicted in the accompanying photograph, being fully equal to the old Snowflake in eating quali- ties. It will pay every market gardener to plant The Freeman. Our crop is grown from seed stock obtained from the introducer, and guaranteed to be true and genuine. Lb., 4oc.; 3 lbs, $1.00, post-paid; peck, $1.00; bush., $2.75; bbl., $5.50; 10 bbls. and over, $5.00 per bbl., by freight or express. e Owing to the heavy expense of sending potatoes long distances, otato yes yY al - by express, we have adopted a plan of sending out potato eyes by mail. When received they should be carefully removed from the boxes. If too soon to be planted out-doors, they should be placed with damp earth ina box where there is no danger of freezing. We send out none but the strongest and best eyes, which will produce as good crops as if the whole tubers were planted. Owing to the amount of labor attached to preparing and packing the eyes for safe shipment, we can only offer the eves of the three new varieties described above. For 1.00 we will send, all postage paid, 60 good strong eyes of either Crown Jewel, Bliss’ Triumph, or Freeman; 100 eyes for $1.50, or 200 for $2.00, For $3.00 we will send 100 eyes each, post-paid, of all three varieties, carefully labelled and packed in damp moss. THE FREEMAN: 2 68 Bens POTATOES—Continued. LEE’S FAVORITE. This new potato is said to be a week earlier than Beauty of Hebron, resembling the Early Rose in shape, but with lighter skin. It has yielded over four hundred bushels to the acre, and its quality is all that can be desired. Peck, 65¢.; bush., $2.00; > bbl., $4.25. PEARL OF SAVOY. This new variety is a cross of Clark’s No. land Extra Early Vermont. Quite as early as the Early Rose: very productive and vigorous in growth. The tubers are oblong, fair and of large size; the flesh is pearly white. Peck, 65c.; bush., $2.00; bbl., $4.25. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND EARLY ROSE. Our stock of this popular variety is imported direct from Prince Edward Island, where we find them in their original purity, most of the stock of Early Rose now grown in the States being mixed and inferior. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.00. RURAL NEW YORKER, No. 2. This, the best intermediate and main crop potato, originated on the experimental grounds of the Rural New Yorker, where more than five hundred varieties have been tested practically dur- ing the past twelve years. It is of most distinct appearance, and could readily be distinguished among a hundred others. It is very large and unusually smooth, with few and shallow eyes; in form it is oblong, inelining to round; the skin is white as is the flesh, which is of superior quality. In matur- ity the variety is intermediate, arid its solidity and vigor are such that it has rotted less in very wet seasons than any of the numerous sorts grown with it. We highly recommend this valuable sort to all growers. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.00. NEW LATE PURITAN. Identical with the Early Puritan in color, appearance and quality, but later and more productive. Peck, 65¢c.; bush., $2.00; bbl., $4.25. THE SUPERIOR, or COY’S SEEDLING, No. 88. A seedling of the White Star, which it strongly resembles. Skin and flesh very white, excellent quality. They ripen medium late.: Peck, 65e.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.00. The following STANDARD POTATOES are so well- Known that we do not give them a detailed description. EARLY SUNRISE, Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.00. CLARK’S No.1. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.00. AMERICAN MAGNUM BONUM. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.00. STRAY BEAUTY. Peck, 65c.; bush., $2.00; bbl., $4.75. EARLY OHIO. Peck, 65c.; bush., $2.00; bbl.; $4.75. EARLY BEAUTY OF HEBRON. Peck, 65c.; bush., #1.75; bbl., $4.00. EXTRA EARLY VERMONT. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75 ; bbl., $4.00. MAINE, or HOULTON EARLY ROSE. bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.00. MAMMOTH PEARL. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75; bb]. , $4.00. I QUEEN OF THE VALLEY. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75; +) 94.25. RURAL BLUSH. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.25. EMPIRE STATE. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.00. MAMMOTH PROLIFIC. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.00. WHITE STAR. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75: bbl., $4.00. WHITE ELEPHANT, or LATE BEAUTY OF HEBRON. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.00. BELLE. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.25. BURBANK’S SEEDLING. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.00. PEERLESS. Peck, 65c¢.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.00. Peck, 65c.; MIXED. $1.00. POTATO SEED : - From the best hybridizers. Pkt., 25c.; 5 pkts., me 78 oor ewe or a sega THE = CONCAVE = AND = CURVED = SEED = POTATO = KNIFE Is thin and right shape to cut to one, two or three eye pieces fast and not crack the tuber or injure thegerms. Endorsed by plant- wee ersevery wuere: thousands now in use Give this knife a fair __ trial and if you are not =3 satisfied that it will pay you to cut your pota- toes with it, return to us and we will refund your money. Illustrated circular, showing structure and full directions for cutting with each knife. Price, 30c. each, post-paid. : SLPL gts Aaa yaar re see ae -<@ ‘JOHNSON - & -STOKES- PHILADELPHIA - @.. |, , SEED SWEET POTATOES. E make aspecialty of seed sweet potatoes, growing ourstock exclusively in New Jersey, about nine miles from our Philadelphia warehouse, where we have unequalled facilities for handling and storing. We pack tor shipmentin boxes and barrels, with greatest care ; but as they are very suceptible to climatic changes. we cannot hold our- selves responsible for their condition after long journeys of several hundred miles. EXTRA EARLY CAROLINA—THE EARLIEST SWEET POTATO. SWEET POTATO—EXTRA EARLY CAROLINA. This wonderful variety, originated in North Carolina, is far superior to all other varieties in earliness, productiveness and quality. Ofa bright yellow color, shape nearly round, and shorter than the érdinary varieties. Will produce fine edible tubers in ten weeks from planting slips. Owing toits extreme earliness, it is better adapted to cultivation in the Northern States than any other variety. Does well on ordi nary soil, and is the best of keepers. Peck, 75c.; bush., $2.25 ; bbl., $4.50. Price of plants, ready May Ist, 80e. per 100, by mail, post-paid; 60c. per 100, $4.00 per 1,000 by express. : NEW JERSEY SWEET AND EARLY NANSE- MOND. The justly celebrated Philadelphia Sweet Potatoes, universally grown for Philadelphia and New York markets- Peck, 75c.; bush., $2.00; bbl., $4.00. Plants of the above, ready May Ist, 75e. per 100, by mail, post-paid ; 50c. per 100; $2.50 per 1000, by express. PUMPKIN. O fruit loved of boyhood ! the old days recalling, When wood-grapexs were purpling and brown nuts were falling, What moistens the lip and what brightens the eye, What calls back the past, like the rich Pumpkin Pie! —WHITTIER. One pound will plant two hundred to two hundred and fifty hills; four to six pounds are required to plant one acre. EW WINTER LUXURY. Offered last season for the first time. (See photograph and description under Novelties, page 20.) Pkt., 10¢.; oz., 30c.; 14 lb., $1 00; Ib., $3 00. LARGE CHEESE PUMPKIN. LARGE CHEESE. One of the best for table use; very productive; skin orange; flesh yellow and sweet. Shape as shown in above cut. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10¢.; 14 Ib., 20c.; lb., 65¢e. NEW JAPANESE PIE PUMPKIN. This remarkable variety, from Japan, has proven a valuable addition to our pie and cooking pumpkins. The flesh is very thick, ofa rich salmon color, and nearly solid, the seed cavity being very small. Unusually fine grained, dry and sweet, haying much the same taste and appearance as sweet potatoes, making pies as rich without eggs as other varieties do with. They ripen early, keep well and produce largely. Pkt., 5e.; oz , 10e; 4 Ib., 25¢.; 1b., 75e. “@ *' POPULAR: VEGETABLE - SEEDS -- @eo.... 69 Photograph of Prize Winning King of the Mammoths Pumpkin on exhibition at our Market Street Stores. THE GREAT PRIZE PUMPKIN, KING OF THE MAMMOTHS. This truly colossal variety first came to our attention in 1884, while visiting France, where we secured seed, and dis- tributed it among our customers. The results have been astonishing. No other pumpkin ever introduced has reached such enormous weights, and been awarded as many prizes. In competition for our cash prizes in past seasons, hun- dreds of our customers have raised specimens weighing over one hundred and fifty pounds each, the heaviest ever grown being two hundred and fifty pounds in 1889. The heaviest weights attained since, and for which our first eash prizes was awarded, are as follows: One hundred and ninety-six pounds, in 1890, grown by J. C. Confer, Johnstown, Pa.; one hun- dred and ninety-five pounds, in 1891, grown by H.S. Vetter,, Stockholm, N. J.; one hundred and seventy-four and one-half pounds, in 1892, grown by Carl Lenth, Farmersburg, Iowa; one hundred and fifty-one pounds, in 1893, grown by Oscar E. King, Marengo, Wash. Si With one of these pumpkins you would be sure of a first prize at your county fair. The flesh and skin of a bright golden yellow color, very fine grained, of excellent quality, and notwithstanding its enormous size, it is one of the very best pie or table pumpkins ever grown, and a splendid keeper. PRICES FOR 1894: Seeds saved from specimens selected from our patch, weighing one hundred pounds and over: Pkt., 15c.; 4 pkts., 50c. Seeds saved from the general crop, all good, large, uniform specimens, Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30c.; 2 oz., 50c.; 44 1b., 90e.; 1b., $3.00. j OTHER FOREIGN PUZAPKINS. GRAY BOULOGNE. Grows to very large size, and although quite new, is already very popular. It is large, round and slightly flattened on the ends, skin of a grayish green color, growing to a weight of sixty to seventy-five pounds with ordinary culture, and with special culture will reach enormous size. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15¢,; 14 lb., 40c.; Ib. , $1.25. MAMMOTH TOURS. A French variety, which grows toanimmense size, often weighing over oné hundred pounds Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 14 lb., 25c.; lb., 75e. A SPECIAL COLLECTION OF MAMMOTH PUMPKINS FOR 25 CENTS. ~Mammoths in shape. MAMMOTH E®AMPES BRIGHT RED. This giant variety, also from France, is quite celebrated, and has been grown in this country to enormous size; it is of a bright glossy red color, a splendid variety to grow for exhibition purposes. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15¢.; 14 lb., 40c.; Ib., $1.25. TRUE POTIRON. Another wonderful variety from France, somewhat resembling our celebrated King of They, however, do not grow so large and weigh so heavy, as their flesh is thin and watery. Pkt., 10¢.; oz., 20c.; 14 1b., 50c.; Ib., $1.75. As an extra inducement for customers to give all our Mammoth varieties a trial, we will send, free by mail, one packet each, King of Mammoths, Mam- moth Bright Etampes, Gray Boulogne and Mammoth Tours, giving a magnificent collection of Mammoth pumpkins for 25 cents. 70 .. . 2x<@ JOHNSON - & . STOKES - PHILADELPHIA - re IMPROVED GREEN STRIPED CASHAW. GREEN STRIPED, or IMPROVED CASHAW. This is a great improvement on the well-known Yellow Cashaw Pumpkin in’ very many respects, and those who have thus far grown them ignore the Yellow Cashaw entirely. They are much more beautifulin appearance, being a distinct mottled green and white striped. ‘The flesh is a rich yellow color, solid, fine grained, very thick, sweet and excellent for pies, and equally good for baking. They are very hardy, bugs seldom bother them, can be grown among the corn, and yield a much heayier crop than Yellow Cashaw, and better for stock feeding. They are hard to beat. Try them. Pkt., 5¢.:.0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25c.; Ib., 80ce. DUNKARD WINTER PUMPKIN. This hybrid variety originated with the sect of Dunkards in Bucks County, Pa., where it has had alocal reputation for years. They are oblongin shape, and frequently weigh twenty to twenty-five pounds. The outside skin is arich, deep orange, lightly striped. The flesh is very thick and ofa beautiful golden yellow, very rich and sweet in flavor. Their most wonderful property is their keeping qualities, having been kept for a period of two yearsin perfect condition. The vines are very hardy and productive. They sell in Philadelphia markets at double the prices of other varieties. Owing to the hybrid origin of the variety, they as yet vary some in shape, there being a tendency to sport back to the original parents. All specimens, however, are equally good in qualhty. Pkt.,5c.; oz.,10c.; 44 lb., 25e.; lb., 75e. NEW GOLDEN OBLONG PUMPKIN. A very fine, new and productive variety, growing oblong toalength of sixteen to eighteen inches, and seven to eight inches in diameter. The outside skin is dark green when young, changing to a deep golden color as it ripens. Flesh rich yellow, very sweet, dry and excellent for pies. Its keeping qualities are almost if not quite equal to our best winter squashes. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10¢.; 14 lb., 25c.; 1b., 90c. CASHAW. Long, yellow crookneck; splendid for table use or feeding stock; flesh yellow, solid, fine grained andsweet. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10¢.; 44 Ib., 20c.; Ib., 6de. JONATHAN PUMPKIN. This new pumpkin is pro- nounced by a veteran pumpkin grower one of the finest varieties he has ever grown. It is a good keeper of large size and shape, very prolific, smooth and even fleshed; very sweet and fine for pies. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 1b., 25e.; Ib., 75e. CALHOUN. This new pumpkin has been thoroughly tested in all sections of the country and is pronounced by all one of the best for pies. Shape nearly round but somewhat flattened on the ends, skin creamy brown, flesh inside of a deep salmon yellow, very thick, fine grained and of most excellent quality. Lovers of fine pumpkins should try the Calhoun. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25c.; Ib., 90c. QUAKER PIE PUMPKIN. A distinct variety from New York State, where it hasbeen grown for many years by a family of Quakers, or Friends. Theshape is nearly oval, tapering slightly towards the ends. Color, creamy white, both inside and out; flesh is sweet and rich, and an excellent keeper. Pkt.,5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25e.; Ib., 75e. SMALL SUGAR. A very handsome little pumpkin with deep orange colored skin, and flesh of unusually fine sugary flavor; fine grained; very productive and keeps well. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10e.; 4 Ib., 20e.; Ib., 60e. TRUE TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO. A splendid pie and cooking pumpkin. They grow pear shaped to medium size, slightly ribbed; skin is a creamy white, lightly striped with green; flesh very thick, creamy white, dry and fine grained, keeping well until late in the spring; when cooked resemble sweet potatoes, but much more delicious in taste. The vines are hardy and enormously productive. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25e.; Ib., 75e. NANTUCKET SUGAR. This great pie pumpkin is comparatively unknown outside of a few of the far Eastern States, where it is used exclusively in making the celebrated Yankee Pumpkin Pies. The skin is very dark green, almost black, flesh thick, and of a rich orange yellow. They weigh from twelve to fifteen pounds, and will keep fora year. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 25e.; 1b., 70c. 6 GOLDEN MARROW PUMPKIN. GOLDEN MARROW. A splendid pie pumpkin. They are slightly ribbed; the skin is of a deep orange color; the flesh fine and of excellent flavor. Cook soft and tender, and are excellent keepers. The vines are very productive and hardy. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25c.; lb., 90c. Common Yellow Field. Very productive, and grown for feeding stock. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; lb., 35e.; 10 1bs., $2.00. New Customers. As this catalogue will reach many who have never had our seeds, we would urge such to send us a trial order, no matter how small, even though you may now be satisfied with seeds bought elsewhere, we believe our Special strains of many of the newer varieties will attract your special attention and effort and finally be found as profitable to you as they have been to thousands of others who are now regular customers. @ ++ POPULAR-> VEGETABLE-SEEDS:- Gar ae 71 One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill; nine pounds will sow one aere in drills. ELTON’S MODEL WHITE BOX. The best early white radish. Truly a model. (See Novelties and RESO page 19.) Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 15e.; 44 Ib., 35e.; Ib., $1.25. SCARLET, or CARDINAL GLOBE. For forcing in greenhouse, hot-beds, or cold frames, and for sowing on open borders early in the spring, there is no other red variety more desirable. It is entirely distinct and one of the earliest; in flavor it is mild, erisp, juicy and tender. It forms a small top and will stand a great amount of heat without becoming pithy. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., l0c.; 14 Ib., 35¢.; lb., $1.25. mm Mh am ese —— \ FANS 2 AARNE: PHILADELPHIA WHITE BOX, FIREBALL. ROSY GEM. FIREBALL. The shape of this exceeding valuable variety is shown in the above illustration. It is the finest red forcing turnip variety ever introduced; has a very small, short top. Color, brilliant searlet, crisp, solid, tender, and of fine flavor. It is alike valuable for out-door planting early in the spring or in the autumn, and will always command ready sale at good prices throughout the year. It will not disappoint a single market or family gardener who sows it. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢e.; 44 lb., 35¢.; Ib., $1.25. PHILADELPHIA WHITE BOX. This variety, pre- vious to our introduction of Felton’s Model White Box, which is superseding it, was the most popular early White Radish grown by Philadelphia gardeners. Its short top and rapid growth especially fits it for growing under glass, in frames or boxes, hence its name, as well as for early sowing in the open ground. Owing to its very few short leaves, it can be sown yery thickly without causing the leaves to “draw.” Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib:, 25¢.; Ib., 80c. ROSY GEM, or RAPID FORCING (White Tipped Scarlet Ball). Since we first introduced this wonderful new radish it has won golden opinions in all sections of the country. Itis one of the very earliest in cultivation, being a week earlier than Scarlet Turnip White Tipped, which it somewhat resembles in form and color. Their shape is per- fectly globular, with rich deep scarlet top, blending into pure white at the bottom, exceedingly tender, crisp and delicious, never becoming hollow or pithy, very desirable for forcing, being fit to pull in three weeks from sowing. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10e.; 14 1b., 35¢.; Ib., $1.25. STARTLE, or TWENTY DAY FORCING. A dis- tinet type of the well-known olive shaped radish, selected by 2 Philadelphia market gardener. It is undoubtedly the earliest forcing half-long or olive shaped variety known, maturing in about twenty days. Color, brilliant red; flesh, pure white, crisp, sweet and fresh to the taste. It has a very small, short top, and is alike valuable for forcing or open ground, Pkt.,5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 35c.; lb., $1.26. Early Long Scarlet, or Salmon. The old standard family and market gardeners’ variety. Long, bright searlet, with small top. Pkt.,5e¢.; 0z.,10c.; 44 1b., 25¢.; lb., 75e. Extra Early Scarlet Turnip. A round, deep scarlet turnip-shaped, small top variety, of quick growth; mild and erisp when young. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢c.; 74 1b., 25e.; lb., 75e. JOHNSON & STOKES’ NEW SCARLET OLIVE. A decided improvement on the ordinary deep scarlet olive shaped radish, of better shape, and handsomest in color of all deep red sorts; very popular in the South for shipment S Northern markets. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 44 lb., 40c.; lb., 1.40. PHILADELPHIA GARDENERS’ LONG SCAR- LET. This very excellent new strain is the result of years of patient and careful selection. It is a great im- provement over the old Long Searlet, being fully six days earlier, has a shorter and more compact top, will re- main in the ground longer without becoming pithy or going to seed. In shape it is somewhatshorter and thicker, thus enabling it to withstand transportation better. In color the upper portion is of an unusually deep brilliant red, which gradually shades to a deep waxy pink towards the tip. Owing to its hand- some shape, brilliant colorand fine eating qualities, it com- mands a higher price and more ready sale than the European Long Searlet. No other can equal it. Pkt., 5e:; 0Z., 10c.; 24 Ib.,.30c.; Ib:, 90c.; 5 lbs. and over, 75c. per lb. NEW WHITK LADY- FINGER RADISH. Thisis unquestionably the finest long white radish. Shape, most handsome, as shown in our illustration. In color itis a beautiful snow white. It is of very rapid growth, and re- markably crisp, brittle and tender, equally desirable for the market or home garden. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 15c.; 44 Ib., 40e.; Ib., $1.40. Extra Early White Tur- nip. Of very quick growth and small top. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 4 lb., 20e.; Ib., 70c. SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE TIPPED. Resem- bling the above in shape, ex- cept of a deep scarlet color, with white tip; very hand- some. Pkt.,5c.; 0z.,10c.; 4% 1b., 25e.; lb., 90c.; 5 lbs., $3.75. LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET, WHITE TIP- PED (Long Cardinal). This new French variety is a de- cided improvement in earli- ness and color over other vari- eties of its class. It makes roots fit for use in about twenty-five days, when planted out-doors; has a small top and no neck or tendeney to neckiness; is an exceedingly bright scarlet, having a white tip, making it one of the handsomest of yadishes; it is very mild flavored and fine for forcing or out-door planting. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10e.; 44 1b., 35e.; Ib., $1.25. Early Deep Scarlet, Olive-Shaped. Flesh rose colored and very tender. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10¢.; 14 1b., 25¢.; lb., 75e. PARIS BEAUTY, Half- Long Deep Scarlet. This va- riety is the most popular early radish sold in the markets of Paris. In shape they are in- termediate, between the popu- lar Long Searlet and Scarlet Olive. They are of rapid growth, with rich deep scarlet skin, white flesh, very tender and crisp. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10e.; 14 Ib., 30c.; Ib., $1.00. EARLIEST ROUND DARK RED (Scarlet Button). An improved strain of the Extra Early Searlet, of deeper color and handsomer appearance; very early, firm, crisp andor extra fine quality. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 44 lb., 30c.; D., 90e. NEWCOM. This new radish, introduced by us six years ago, has taken a leading place with market and family gardeners. It is the earliest, largest white radish known. Owing to its beautiful half-long shape and fine appearance, it readily sells at double the price of ordinary varieties. Quality very superior. They hold their fine eating condition four or five weeks after being fit to pull, and stand heat and cold to a remarkable extent; small top. Pkt.,5ce.; 0z., 10e.; V4 |b., 25e.; Ib., 80e. 72 inoek «~G@ * JOHNSON - &- STOKES - PHILADELPHIA - @® o eee 7 EARLY RADISHES—Continued. Early White, Olive-Shaped, Of fine olive shape, skin and flesh white, crisp, tender and of very quick growth. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 30¢.; lb., 90e. WOOD'S EARLY FRAME. A splendid foreing va- riety, earlier than the Long Scarlet, shape not quite so long and hasasmaller top. Pkt.,5c¢.; oz., 10e.; 4 1b., 25e.; lb., 75e. Early French Breakfast. Of quick growth, very tender and beautiful, oval shape: scarlet, tipped with white ; a great favorite. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 144 lb., 25¢.; lb., 90e. RADISH. Summer Varieties. NEW WHITE STRASBURG. This valuable variety, introduced by us nine years ago, is now the most popular summer radish grown. Of handsome oblong shape, tapering beautifully to a point. Both skin and flesh are pure white, almost transparent, very tender and of a de- lightful pungent taste. It can be pulled five weeks from time of sowing the seed, yet it will continue to grow with- out losing its fine quality, and remain in a tender condition longer than any other summer sort. There ismuch cheap and spurious seed being offered. Procure your stock direct from the introducers, and have it reliable. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 44 lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00; 5 Ibs. and over, 85c. per Jb. LARGE WHITE SUMMER TURNIP, or GLOBE. A general favorite; of large turnip shape and beautiful form, pure white skin and flesh very crisp. Our strain of this variety is the finest known to Philadelphia and New York truckers. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 44 lb., 20c.; 1b., 70c.; 5 Ibs., $2.50. OLIVE SHAPED GOLDEN YELLOW. This is a fine new German radish, equally well adapted as an early forcing orsummerradish. It is of very rapid growth and fine quality; flesh white, tender, crisp and brittle. The out- side skin is a bright, fresh yellow, and has a very small top. PkKt., 5e.; 0z., 15¢.; 4 Ib., 35¢.; Ib., $1.20. NEW IMPROVED YELLOW SUMMER TURNIP. This very fine yellow summer radish is the result of hybrid- izing and many years’ selection by an experienced Phila- delphia market gardener. The neck is much smaller, leaves finer, flesh whiter, and of much better shape than the old Yellow Summer; always commands a readier sale at a higher figure, and withstands the summer heat better. Mar- ket and private gardeners will find it a most valuable acquisition, Pkt., 5¢e.; 0Z., 10c.; 14 1b., 25e.; 1b., 90c.; 5 Ibs., $3.75. EV NEW CHARTIER, OR SHEPHERD RADISH. CHARTIER, or SHEPHERD RADISH, 4 variety of the Long Searlet, originated in Western Pennsylvania. It is exceedingly handsome and attractive, as shown in our illus- tration above, being of adeep crimson color at the top, and blending off to almost white at the bottom. It is very tender, and remains so for along time after attaining its growth, an important feature to the market or family gardener. Pkt., 5e.; oz., L0c.; 14 lb., 25c.; Ib., 90e.; 5 Ibs., $3.75. WHITE GIANT STUTTGART. Will produce roots of excellent quality and as large as winter radish in six to eight weeks. Pkt.,5c.; oz., 10c.; 41b., 25e.; 1b., 90e. NEW SURPRISE. A variety from Spain, very early, light brown skin, pure white flesh, crisp and tender; keeps in fine eating condition without getting pithy for a long time. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10c.; 14 lb., 30c.; 1b., $1.00. NEW CELESTIAL, or WHITE CHINESE. Has been grown for a few years past by California gardeners, who obtained it direct from China. It is an “All Seasons Radish,” being ready for use when three inches long and continues until nearly sixinehes long. Flesh firm, solid and pure white. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 14 1b., 28¢.; lb., 90c. RADISH. Winter Varieties. CHINA ROSE WINTER. One of the best winter varieties, bright rose colored; flesh white, firm and of superior quality. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c.; 4 1b., 35e.; 1b., $1.25. ROUND BLACK SPANISH. A fine globe shaped radish, very popular with the Germans, known as Rettig: good quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 25c.; lb., 90c. Long Black Spanish. A large winter variety ; one of the hardiest, with dark green leaves, firm in texture ; keeping until spring. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 25¢.; Ib., 85e. CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE. A _ winter variety growing twelve inches long; white fleshed, firm and of excellent quality. It is the largest radish grown, called by some the Mammoth Russian. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10¢.; 1b., $1.00. NEW ROUND SCARLET CHI- NA. Anew variety of the China Rad- ish. It may be sown at intervals from spring till autumn; matures in from six to eight weeks, and ismuch hardier than other varieties. Valuable as a winter radish as well as for sum- mer. Inshape itis round, rich scarlet, with pure white flesh of a most agreeable flavor. The shape, color, habit and quality are all likely to commend it to the market gardener and private grower as worthy of a careful trial. Pkt., 10e.; 0z., 15¢.; 44 Ib., 50e.; Ib., $1.50 ROUND SCARLET CHINA RADISH. -- POPULAR: VEGETABLE: SEEDS -- yO eee 73 RHUBARB (Pie Plant). One ounce will produce about one thousand plants. arge Victoria. An excellent cooking variety. 5e.; 0z., 15e.; 14 lb., 40c.; 1b., $1.25. Rhubarb Roots. Each, 20c.; doz., $1.50; 100, $6.00. By mail, post-paid, 30c. each, or $2.50 per doz. Pkt., SORREL. arge Leaved Garden. much used in salads. Cultivated for its acidity, and Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 20c.; 14 Ib., 50ce. SALSIFY (Oyster Plant). One ounce will sow about sixty feet of drill. AMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. This new Sal- sify, first introduced from the Sandwich Islands, grows fully double the size of the Long White, and is Superior in quality. It is pure white in color and is invalua- ble to market gardeners. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.50. Long White. also be used in the spring, dressed like asparagus, 0z., 10¢.; 14 Ib., 30c.; lb., 90e. Scorzonera, or Black. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25¢.; lb., $2.50. The old favorite variety; the tops can Pkt., 5e.; SPINACH. One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill. pounds will sow one acre. Market Gardeners desiring to purchase by the bushel will be given special prices on application. AMERICAN ROUND SEEDED SAVOY, or BLOOMSDALE SPINACH. Our Celebrated Philadelphia Stock. Our entire stock of this very superior variety is Pennsylvania grown, of 1893 crop, and we guarantee it to possess every important quality that makes this valuable sort so popular. The leaves are large, thick, finely curled, heavy, are produced in great numbers, and stand handling and transportation better than any other sort. By far the best and most productive spinach in culti- vation. Pkt.,5e.; oz., 10¢.; 14 Ib., 15e.; lb., 40c.; 5 lbs., $1.25; 10 lbs. and over, 23¢e. per lb., not prepaid. Twelve ENKHUIZEN-: - THE ONLY GENUINE ENKHUIZEN, LONG STANDING. This genuine long standing spinach was imported and introduced by us several years age. We have often seen it stand so long that the leaves actually turned yellow before shooting to seed, hence its great value for spring sowing. The leaves are round, large, unusually thick, deeply curled and of a fine dark green color. Our stock is grown in Holland especially for us. This variety is superior to the ordinary Long Stand- ing offered in many catalogues. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,10c.; 14 lb., 15ce.; lb., 40c.; 5 lbs., $1.25; 10 lbs. and over, 23c. per lb. NORFOLK SAVOY. A large, curled variety, with thick, fleshy leaves. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 44 lb., 15c.; lb., 35ce. NEW THICK LEAVED ROUND. Produces large, thick, dark green, crumpled leaves; does not run to seed quickly. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10ce.; 44 1b., 15c.; Ib., 40c. NEW LONG STANDING PRICKLY. This new va- riety is one of the Largest, Thickest Leaved and Best Keeping. It is very hardy, and a wonderful improvement on the old prickly spinach. It is one of the best for spring sowing, and is equally desirable for summer. It gives the largest weight of thick, tender leaves of any sort and re- mains a long time in condition for use. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 14 |b.. 20e.; Ib., 50c.; 10 lbs. and over, 35c. per Ib. NEW ZEALAND SPINACH. (Tetragonia Expansa.) Produces leaves in great abundance throughout the entire summer, succeeding when the ordinary spinach would not even grow. Sow in May, where the plants are to stand. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10e.; 14 Ib., 30¢.; Ib., 90c. SQUASH. _ One ounce will plant twenty to forty hills, according to size of seed, Four to six pounds will plant one acre. Summer Varieties. NEW SWEET NUT. (See Photograph and description, Novelties, page 20.) Pkt., 10c.; oz.,20c.; 14 Ib., 60c.; 1b., $2.00. PHOTOGRAPH OF NEW GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK SQUASH. NEW GIANT, or MAMMOTH SUMMER CROOK- NECK. (See illustration.) This new squash is not only earlier than the common variety, but grows uniformly to twice the size, frequently over two feetlong. What few have been grown for market thus far have realized the growers a handsome profit, selling ‘three to one”? compared with the old sorts. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,10e.; 44 lb., 30c.; 1b., $1.00. NEW MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH, SCALLOPED. An improveé strain of the well-known White Bush, or Patty Pan Squash, growing uniformly to twice the size. They ripen early, skin a handsome white color, and wonderfully pro- ductive. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10c.; 14 1b., 25e.; Ib., 85e. EARLY WHITE SCALLOP BUSH, or PATTY PAN. A popular variety, grows to large size, and bears an abundant crop. Pkt. 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 44 1b., 20c.; Ib., 60ce. Early Golden Bush. Similar to the preceding, but of a deep orange color. Pkt., 5ce.; 0z., 10c.; 44 lb., 20¢.; Ib., 65e. NEW GOLDEN CUSTARD, or MAMMOTH YEL- LOW BUSH. The largest of all the scalloped sorts, attain- ing a diameter of two feet under good cultivation, and yery productive. Color deep golden yellow, unsurpassed in quality. Pkt., 5e.; oz.,10e.; 14 1b., 25¢.; Jb., 85¢e. GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK. Early, produc- tive, of good quality; skin yellow. Pkt.,5c.; oz., 10¢.; lb., 75e. 74 ... .k@ * JOHNSON - & -STOKES - PHILADELPHIA - > Sue PHOTOGRAPH OF FOUR EXCELLENT SQUASHES. BOSTON MARROW. LONG GREEN CROOKNECE. ESSEX HYBRID. WHITE PINEAPPLE. BOSTON MARROW. (See illustration.) Extensively grown and most profitable for winter use and canning. Flesh orange, fine grained; splendid for pies and as a winter keeper. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10e.; 44 Ib., 20c.; lb., 60¢.; 5 Ibs. and over, -40e. per lb. LONG GREEN SUMMER CROOKNECK. (See illustration.) It seems strange that this valuable squash should be so little known outside of Philadelphia market gardeners, who grow it largely with great profit, as it is pre- ferred to all other summer squashes in ourmarkets. They have a dark green skin, slightly striped with lighter shades of green and yellow, are very productive and of the finest quality. Asasquash for frying they are unequalled, being superior in flayor to egg-plant. They arealso delicious when made into fritters. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 30¢.; Ib., $1.00. EGG-PLANT SQUASH. A new early variety with white flesh, equalling the Egg-plant when fried. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 4 lb., 25e.; Ib., 75e. NEW WHITE CHESTNOT. The outside skin of this distinet new variety is creamy white, the flesh lemon yellow, fine grained, sweet and most excellent in quality, suggest- ing the flavor of a boiled chestnut. The size and form are much like the good old original Hubbard, fully equalling it in great productiveness and keeping qualities. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 44 1b.. 30¢.; 1b., $1.00. MEDITERRANEAN. Our attention was first called to this new squash by a sea captain, who brought from a trip to the Mediterranean a few of these squashes for our inspec- tion and trial. They grow about the same size as the Hub bard, but perfectly round and smooth, and Owing to their very thick flesh, will weigh heavier. The outside skin is of a pleasing red salmon color, while the flesh is of a beautiful rich yellow, very sweet, fine and floury. The vines grow vigor- ously, are extremely hardy and very productive. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 30¢.; 1b., $1.00. RSL Ca PHOTOGRAPH OF FORDHOOK SQUASH. FORDHOOK. A new winter squash, of excellent qual- ity for winter use, shape as shown in above photograph. Flesh very sweet and dry. Ripens early and is welladapted tothe far North. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 4 lb., 25e.; 1lb., 85ce. WHITE PINEAPPLE. (See illustration.) This new variety has attracted much attention, owing to its peculiar shape, as shown in above photograph. The skin and flesh are of a pure creamy white color, flesh fine grained and of excellent flavor, resembling the cocoanut when made into pies or custards. They can be used any time during growth. and after maturing make an excellent autumn and winter sort. They are remarkably strong growers, each yine pro- ducing generally from ten to fifteen perfect fruits. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10¢.; 14 Ib.. 30e.; 1b., 90e. ESSEX HYBRID, or AMERICAN TURBAN. (See illustration.) This variety is one of the finest grained and sweetest of the squash family. Specimens kept until June as sound and good as when gathered in the fall. The flesh is very thick, rich colored and solid. It ripens early and is one of the most productive. PkEt., dc.; oz., 10¢.; 34 Ib., 25c.; Ib., 75e. BAY STATE. This variety comes from the same origin as the popular Essex Hybrid. The excelling features are its extreme solidity, heavy weight, fineness and dryness of grain, and sweetness of flavor. It is earlier than the Essex Hybrid, the crop averaging smaller in size and more in num- ber. It has an extremely hard, flinty shell, and is an excel- lent keeper. The color of the shell is distinct from anything we have among the present varieties grown, being a blue shade with peculiar greenish tinge. The flesh is of a beauti- ful, bright golden yellow, and exceedingly sweet. PkKt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 25c.; 1b., 75e. EARLY PROLIFIC ORANGE MARROW. This variety ripens two weeks ahead of the Boston Marrow, and excels it in productiveness and keeping qualities. Of very handsome color, medium in size, sweet flavor, with thick high colored orange flesh, fine grained and dry when cooked. Growing very quickly, it does well when planted as aseconad crop, following early peas, potatoes, ete. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 Jb., 20e.; 1b., 65e.; 5 Ibs.. $2.50. SIBLEY, or PIKE’S PEAK. Theshell is pale green in color, very hard and flinty, but so very thin and smooth as to occasion the least possible waste in baking. The flesh is solid and thick; a vivid brilliant orange color, dry and of a rich delicate flavor. They range in weight from eight-to eleven pounds. Vine remarkably vigorous, and ripens its fruit simultaneously with the Hubbard. In productiveness the new Sibley Squash is decidedly superior to both the Hubbard and Marblehead, and ripens its fruit so evenly that nearly the whole crop may be gathered at one picking. In its keeping qualities it excels, remaining, in a good dry cellar, perfectly sound until the last of March. Pk&t., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 44 Ib., 20¢.; lb., 65e. ane MAMMOTH CHILI. The largest of the squash family, specimens often weighing two hundred pounds and over. Flesh is a rich orange yellow, very thick and of good quality, very nutritious and profitable for stock feeding. PKt., 10c.; oz., 20¢.; 14 1b., 50c.; 1b., $1.50. HUBBARD. A general favorite and one of the best table varieties; of large size, flesh fine grained, dry_and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10¢e; 14 Ib.. 25c.; Ib., 75e. The following squashes are each 5c. per pkt.; 10c. per 02.; 25e. per 14 lb.; 75c. per lb.: New Olive, Brazil Sugar, Per- fect Gem, Marblehead. Cocoanut, Long White Mar- row, Yokohama, Red China, Valparaiso and Bntman. KG -- POPULAR: VEGETABLE: SEEDS -- Gyo... i OMAT OSE Ae ELECTED One ounce will produce about thirteen hundred plants. OR years we have made a careful study of growing the very best tomato seed, All tomatoes showing the slightest variation from the standard type are rigidly discarded, thus securing the purest possible seed. Our long experience and great care enables us to furnish a prime arti- cle of this important seed to market gardeners, and to retain the patronage of all who deal with us. THE LIBERTY BELL. Now offered for the first time. (See illustration and description under Novelties, page 21.) Pkt., 15¢.; 2 pkts., 25¢.; 5 pkts., 50c. THE GREAT B. B. TOMATO. (See illustration and description under Novelties, page 22.) Pkt., 10c.; oz., 50c.; 14 |b., $1.25; Ib., $5.00. JOHNSON & STOKES’ EXTRA EARLY TROPHY. This variety was first discovered in a patch of the well-known Trophy, where it ripened nearly two weeks ahead of others. In shape it resembles the Trophy, but it ripens much earlier. It is of adeep red color. And very productive, growing toa good size, and does not show the least trace of rotting in its early stage of growth, as the Aeme and Paragon sorts do. The tomato is firm, slightly lobed and has very few seeds. Pkt., 10e.; oz., 30¢.; 14 Ib., 75c.; Ib., $2.75. EXTRA EARLY ADVANCE. A cross between Alpha and Perfection, of bright scarlet color, medium size and good quality. It surpasses the Alphain wonderful early ripening qualities, and equals Perfection in beautiful form and pro- ductiveness. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 25c.; 44 lb., 75¢.; 1b., $2.40. VOLUNTEER. Thistomato originated on Long Island. They grow to a large size, averaging six to ten ounces, very smooth and perfect in form, color bright red, with little core and very early. The quality is very superior for table use and canning. Enormously productive, ripening welltothestem. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 25¢.; 14 1b., 75c.; Ib., $2.50. EARLY OPTIMUS. A very fine new variety, some- svwhat resembling Favorite, but ‘earlier and more uniform in size. Fruit medium sized, oval, very smooth, exceedingly right, rich, crimson scarlet color, free from cracks and rot. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 25c.; 14 lb., 75c.; Ib., $2.50. THE MIKADO, or TURNER HYBRID. This variety, also called the $1600 Tomato, is entirely distinct. The foliage differs from other tomatoes, the large leaves be- ing entire and not cut. It is a rank grower, with thick stalks, and enormously productive. The fruit is extra large in size, round, smooth, very thick through and remarkably solid. The average weight of the tomatoes is from twelve to eigh- teen ounces. Theyripenupevenly and are entirely free from core. The skin is thin but rather tough, consequently the tomatoes keep in fine condition much longer than most other varieties. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 14 Ib., 75c.; 1b., $2.75. MATCHLESS. A new variety of large size and rich eardinal red color; grown quite extensively in some sections of New Jersey for shipping. The great objection being the deep indentation of the fruit around the stem. Pkt.,5c.; oz., 25e.; /44 |b., 75e.; Ib., $2.50. EARLY MICHIGAN TOMATO. EARLY MICHIGAN, or RED APPLE. An ex- tremely smooth and perfectly shaped tomato, as shown in our illustration. Very early, ripening its first fruits a few days after Atlantic Prize. Vineslarge, with large dark green leaves; vigorous and wonderfully productive, fruit medium size to large, and unlike most varieties growing larger as theseason advances. Solid, without any core, deep, rich red color, and of excellent flavor. Admirably adapted to can- -ners’ use. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c.; 14 Ib., 75c.; Ib., $2.50. Caen. NEW STONE. This tomato comes from Mr. Livingston, the originator of the Paragon, Favorite, Beauty, Aeme and Perfection, which is of itself sufficient recommendation. Mr. Livingston writes: ‘‘ The New Stone Tomato ripens for main crop; is very large and of bright scarlet color; very smooth, with occasionally a specimen very slightly octagon shaped; ripening evenly to thestem without a crack ; exceed- ingly solid and firm fleshed (as its name indicates); is an excellent shipper; quality the very best; fine for canning; a good keeper; without hard “core; not subject to rot; its appearance on market remarkably attractive; a heavy vari- ety; its vines and foliage rank and robust, heavily loaded. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c.; 14 Ib., 60e.; Ib., $2.25. THORBURN’S LONGKEEPER. This new tomato originated with Mr. E.S. CARMAN, editor of The Rural New Yorker, who writes: { ““ About thirteen years ago I raised all the kinds of toma- toes popular at that time. Six of each were selected the same day, of apparently the same stage of maturity, and of a bright red color, as well as of the largest size and Shapeliest form. These were kept in a darkened room until all were more or less decayed. From the last one to decay I selected seeds, which were planted the next year. Careful selections have been made every year since, always with a view to increas- ing their longkeeping qualities, uniformity in shape, earli- ness in ripening, as well as the productiveness of the vines.” Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c.; 14 1b., 75c.; lb., $2.50. THE IGNOTUM. (Unknown.) This new tomato was first discovered at the Michigan Agricultural College, in 1887. by Prof. L. H. Baily, being a sport from a foreign variety under test. In our tests we find it earlier than Dwarf Cham- pion, growing to very large size and remarkably smooth, regular in size and very solid. It is of handsome deep red color. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 30c.; 14 1b., 75e.; lb., $2.75. NEW BUCKEYE STATE. This new tomato, offered last season for the first, is one of the largest of all the New sorts, fully one-half larger than the well-known Beauty. It is alsoa very heavy cropper, the tomatoes being borne in clusters of four to eight fruits. The colorisimuch the same as Beauty, ifanything a little darker, very solid, meaty, heavy and of the finest quality. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 40c.; 14 lb., $1.20. LIVINGSTON’S ARISTOCRAT. We obtained seed stock of this new variety direct from Mr. Livingston last spring, and after critically testing if on our Trial Grounds, we are of the opinion that it is one of the very best varieties Mr. Livingston has ever put out, which is certainly saying a great deal in its favor. The Aristocrat wasmuch admired by all who visited Floracroft last summer, attracting atten- tion on account of its very erect and strong heavy vine loaded down with handsome red fruits of magnificent size and finest quality. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 40c.; 14 1b., $1.25; Ib., $5.00. LIVINGSTON’S ROYAL RED. Royal Red is a first- class main crop variety for the shipper, market and private gardener, and of special value to the canner and catsup maker. Of late years quite a demand has sprung up for a tomato without any purple tinge and of a deeper red than any variety now on the market, and the beautiful red color of both skin and flesh of Livingston’s Royal Red is what is desired. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20¢.; 14 1b., 60c.; lb., $2.25. DWARF CHAMPION. Avery distinct variety. Its close upright growth allows it to be planted closer together than other varieties. The fruit resembles the Acme, is of a purplish pink color and always smooth and symmetrical in form. Itis of medium size and attractive in appearance ; the skin is tough and the flesh solid and of fine quality. A very shy seeder. PKt., 5c.; oz., 25c.; 14 lb., 7de.; 1b., $2.50. 76 ex@ : JOHNSON - & - STOKES - PHILADELPHIA - ©... eee ~—- are fag A GREATM, a108 2S BRANDIWINE KS SSA LARGEST, ARNDSUMEST ATLANTIC PRIZE. THE VERY EARLIEST OF ALL TOMATOES, This tomato ripens ahead of all others. Itis the result of many years’ careful selection by one of the most successful tomato growers of Atlantic County, New Jersey. The vines grow strong, stiff and very rapidly, setting the crown fruit when quite young, the buds appearing before the plantisfour inches high. The fruitis borne in immense clusters. Eacn vine produces from sixty to eighty large, perfect tomatoes, very solid and of the finest quality, being unusually free from core and seeds. Another great feature, besides extreme earliness, and one which must prove of great advantage to all tomato growers and market gardeners, is that when first fruiting it ripens more evenly and abundantly than any other tomato grown. It is by far the most valuable first early market variety ever introduced. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 14 1b., 80c.; 1b., $3.00. THE BRANDYWINE TOMATO. Nothing we have ever introduced has excited so much comment as this magnificent tomato. It has brought us in hundreds of unsolicited testimonials from customers who all agree in pronouncing it one of the most productive, continuous in bearing, and attractive in both color and form. It is unquestionably one of the very best second early and late tomatoes, owing to its large size, beautiful bright red skin, uniformly smooth and handsome appearance, and great productiveness. With two such handsome varieties as the Atlantic Prize for early and the Brandywine for second early and late, no private or market gardener could fail to have a bountiful supply of most delicious tomatoes the entire season. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 44 Ib., 80c.; lb., $3.00. EARLY MARKET CHAMPION TOMATO. This valuable tomato originated witha prominent Philadelphia market gardener, who has for many years made the selection and improvement of the tomato a specialty. Hehasalways had extremely fine, large tomatoes in the market very early and realizing handsome prices for his crop. His aim has always been to combine earliness with large size and perfect, smooth shape. There is no other purple tomato cultivated that will ripen so early or produce more bushels of large, handsome fruit to the acre than the Market Champion. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 85c.; 14 1b., 70c.; lb., $2.75. THE CUMBERLAND RED TOMATO. ‘This magnificent tomato has met with very large sale in all sections of the country. Many pronounce it the best tomato they have ever grown. It originated a few years ago in Cumberland County New Jersey, where afew truckers have grown it and made very large profits, from the fact that it hasal ways commanded very high prices in Philadelphia markets ; and it was only after great persuasion and at high cost that we were able to obtain from the originator afew ounces of his selected stock seedto grow from. The vines grow vigorously and produce abundantly until killed by frost. Foliage a very dark green. Theskinis remarkably tough, and the tomatoes keep a long time after being pulled, making them an excellent market and shipping variety. Pkt., 10¢.; oz , 80c.; 14 1b., 80c.; 1b., $3.00. eee 2a -- POPULAR - VEGETABLE: SNOW Nat's 77 ) s ’ AUD DA TU EA DDE » New Gillaud Pinks. The only Strain of Pinks blooming the first Sea- son that Contains Yellow. 665. This new race origi- nated with M. Gillaud, a cele- brated French specialist, and, like the Dianthus Margarite, they contain considerable Car- nation blood and yet possesses all of the profuse and early blooming qualities of the an- nual Dianthus, The Gillaud Pinks bloom profusely in the summer and autumn from spring sown seed; the flowers are very large, of perfect shape, very fragrant and last e longer time either cut oron the plants than D. Margarite, and making this strain still more valuable they contain flowers of clear yellow and others with yellow stripes. The seeds which we offer in mixture contain a mag- nificent variety of colors and shades. They are equally adapted for open ground and potculture, and will, we think, prove indespensable to the florist. Pkt., 20¢.; 3 pkts., S0e. Heuchera - Sanguinea. 1530. (Coral Plant.) At our Floracroft grounds this exquisite little, hardy peren- nial is an especial favorite. The growth ofthe plant is low and bushy, throwing up long, slender spikes of lovely coral red flowers, making the most graceful! bouquets imaginable, 26.02 0°8 © @ Its general character is indi- eated in the illustration and being perfectly hardy, it spreads and grows in beauty with each successive season. Tt is very valuable as a florists’ NEW GILLAUD PINKS. Pkt., 20c. NEW GIANT DAISY. PkEt., ldc. New Giant Daisy. 1024. (Bellis perennis, fl. pl. maxima.) These new maxima or Giant Daisies are the largest flowering of all known varieties of Bellis. They have been obtained and brought to such a state of perfection through judicious selection of the lovely Prinee of Wales Daisy. The flowers, which are densely filled with fine petals, are of a size that they could not be covered with a silver dollar, appear in glowing red and rose varieties; they have been admired by every visitor. The seed now offered is perfectly reliable and certain to produce surprising results. Pkt., loc. flower. Pkt., l5c. MIGNONETTE IMPROVED VICTORIA. Pkt., 10e. 2028. MIGNONETTE IMPROVED VICTORIA. This new Mignonette is a perfect beauty in every respect. Grows only about six inches high, and will put every lover of flowers in ecstasy by its perfectly regular, pyramidal habit and the elegant beautifully formed spikes which are pro- fusely covered with pretty brilliant red flowers. The flower is larger and of a more brilliant red color than that of the old Victoria Mignonette, and contrasts grandly with the dark glossy green foliage. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c. «@ °:TESTED- FLORAL: NOVELTIES-- ©, GS G TWO EXQUISITE CLIMBERS. a7 NEW? BUTTERFLY ? PEA «& Sieve 85 «“CENTROSEMA GRANDIFLORA.” “* Look at Me.’’ Something Absolutely New. 695. Many old and neglected plants are really valuable, and prove eminently satistactory, but, after all, it cannot be denied that one which is absolutely new to cultivation, and at the same time is one of the very best in actual merit, is decidedly most desirable. Just such a plant is Centrosema Grandiflora. Ihave had the pleasure of watching its growth and development during the last few seasons. It is a hardy perennial vine of rare and exquisite beauty, which blooms early in June from seed sown in April, and bears in the greatest profusion inverted pea shaped flowers, from one and a half to two and a half inches in diameter, and ranging in color from a rosy violet to areddish purple, with a broad feathered white marking through the centre, while the large buds and back of the flowers are pure white, making it appear as if one plant bore many different colored flowers at one time. Occasionally plants produce pure white flowers, while others are broadly margined with a white feathering. The flowers are produced in the greatest abundance, sometimes six to eightinacluster. The stem and foliage are very graceful, andof a delight- ful odor. It is well adapted for every garden purpose, and especially as a climber, running six to eight feet in a season. It will bloom until frost, and if potted will no doubt flower freely in the house. y One of its most attractive features is the way in which the flowers look up at you in the face. Every imaginative person sees faces in the pansy, and this is even more sugges- tive in Centrosema. Therefore, ‘‘Look at Me,” would not be a bad name for it.. Pkt., 15¢.; 2 pkts., 25c. ¥/OK/OE/OK/OK/OX/OK/OXK/OS/O¥E/O¥X/OL/OE ON BORO AC BO/ACO/AC/AO/AO/SO/ SOI ASF x, WE WILL SEND ONE PACKET EACH (€& “NEW BUTTERFLY PEA” and “IPOM4A : a CENTROSEMA a CXANBILORRS ra 3%) HEAVENLY BLUE,” FOR 25 CTS. ca ra x /OX/DX/OK/OK/OX/OK/OK/DMOU/OX/OK/OK/DX SOV SS/ SEO SOE SET REI RO) LEI REI EV BEI RE Ly x ; NEW BUTTERFLY PEA. Pkt., lic. IPOMA-A ‘HEAVENLY BLUE.” 1665. This wonderful new annual climber originated from seeds of Mina Lobata which grew near Ipomeza Leari. All summer hum- ming birds flitted back and forth between the two. That season, the fall of 1888, the latter gave no seeds, the former but few which were planted in the spring. Among the seedlings appeared these, with large cordage, light green leaves, smooth and firm in texture, with reddish brown vine, and stems like Mina Lobata, but with flowers shaped like I. Leari. Color, an out- and-out sky blue, the lovely blue so rarely seenin ~ flowers, resembling Salvia Patens but ‘lighter; centre of flower shaded lighter, delicately rayed witha glow of yellow deep in the throat. In the morning about nine o’clock no lovelier sight can be imagined than this climber, which is com- picky covered wah bloom, ao mane so as to S almost cover the foliage. ndoubtedly the hum- . A ming birds were match-makers and this beautiful Sp hybrid the result. It is a rampant grower, and BAN blooms till very late fall. Will do well in the con- Servatory as well as outside. Every one who sees it, with its cloud of airy blossoms, measuring four to four and one-half inches across, exclaims: “That is the loveliest thing I ever saw; I must have it.” Plant very early in the spring in the house to insure quick bloom. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25e. NEW FORGET-ME-NOT. 2104. ROSE VICTORIA. (Myosotis alpes- tris Victoria rosea). The flowers of thisnew variety are of a lovely rose color, with the characteristic eentral double bloom, as well as in habit and growth of the well-known blue Victoria. Pkt., 15e. NEW IPOMZ#A HEAVENLY BL Brel UE. Pkt., loc. 86 or X@ - JOHNSON - &- STOKES - PHILADELPHIA - Qo, Rose SPECIALTIES : an... | 1OWwering Vlants -CANNAS. THE SENSATIONAL FLOWER FOR 1894. Few flowering plants combine so many fine qualities as the modern Canna; a race of sub-tropical bulbous plants, of most easy culture, rapid reproduction, and good keep- ing qualities. Since the distribution by M. Crozy of his results from hybridization the floral world has been as- tonished by their luxuriance of foliage and gracefulness of bloom, which is of immense size, borne in large masses and trusses, combining in color the brightest and richest shades of yellow, red, orange and scarlet, bringing them to the front as the finest ornamental plant in commerce. Useful for the garden, greenhouse or sitting room. MADAME CROZY. Flowers of a dazzling crimson searlet, bordered with golden yellow; a marvellous and rich combination of colors. The plant is of vigorous growth yet very dwarf in habit, rarely exceeding four feet in height. The foliage is of rich cheerful green, and very massive. The flowers are produced in large branching stems which are closely set with bloom, each stem being really a bouquet in itself. Itis remarkably free flowering, and can be had in bloom the year round. 30c. each; 4 for $1.00; $2.50 per dozen. PAUL MARQUANT. Anothergrand variety, andone of the most pleasing and beautiful on account of its large size and entirely distinet and novel color. The flowers, which are larger than in any other variety, stand out from the spike separately in such a manner as to attract special attention. Its color, which is difficult to describe, and which: is frequently compared in softness to an orchid, is of 2 bright salmon scarlet, passing to a rosy ecarmine with :: peculiar silvery lustre, which lights up the salmon very brightly. The foliage is of a dark green, and its habit very dwarf, growing from three to three and a half feet in height. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00. CAPTAINE P. DE SUZZONI. The finest yellow spotted variety yet introduced. Its flowers are very large, with broad rounded petals produced in large heavy spikes. The ground color is of a rich, canary yellow, while the entire flower is spotted with cinnamon red in such a man- ner as to intensify the yellow. Its habit of growth is entirely distinct from all others, the foliage being very similar to that of the Abyssinian Banana, and of a light green color. It attains a height of about five to five anda half feet. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per dozen. ALPHONSE BOUVIER. Thisisthe grandest Canna for bedding out of doors introduced up to thistime. Itis avery luxuriant grower, growing considerably taller than Madame Crozy, throwing up flower stems freer than that variety. In good ground and under good cultivation the plant will grow eight feet. It begins to bloom very early CANNA’ MADAME) CROZY- and is one continuous mass of crimson the entire season. The tips of the shoots are surmounted by immense clusters _ of bright crimson flowers of the very largest size, and nothing can exceed their brilliancy. It has a peculiar habit of drooping the flower cluster a trifle as the second flowering shoot begins to push above the first, and the shoots flower two, three, or more times, one after the other, a large plant in bloom sometimes haying on as many as thirty or forty of these large brilliant clusters of flowers. Grand is the only word that describes this variety. 35c. each; 4 for $1.00; $2.50 per dozen. FRANCOIS CROZY. This variety isidentical with Madame Crozy in habit and general style of growth, but the flowers are bright orange, bordered with a narrow edge of gold, one of the most desirable shades that could be secured. The plants are somewhat more dwarf than Madame Crozy, and are fairly covered with flowers. 25c. each; 5 for $1.00. LOUIS CHRETEIN. Bright canary yellow, spotted with crimson; foliage light green; four and a half feet. 20c. each ; $2.00 per dozen. ANTOINE CROZY. Rich deep green foliage, a strong vigorous grower and free blooming; flowers of a bright cherry carmine, very effective; four and a half feet. 20c. each; $2.00 per dozen. . ADMIRAL COURBET. Flowers large, light yellow, striped ‘and spotted with crimson; foliage, pea-green; three feet. 20c. each $2.00 per dozen. STAR OF ’91. Of dwarf compact habit, of a bright orange scarlet color faintly banded with yellow; foliage bright green; three feet. 20c. each; $2.00 per dozen. ENFANT DU RHONE. Flowers of good size, rosy salmon, overlaid and striped with orange scarlet, very floriferous ; foliage green; three and a half feet. 20c. each; $2.00 per dozen. MIXED CROZY SEEDLINGS, These are unnamed, but all are good sorts and will make fine beds. 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen. ROBUSTA PERFECTA. Fine tall growing, dark leaved variety, giving fine tropical effect. 15¢. each; $10.00 per 100. -- CHOICE: NEW- ROSES - - Melielis 87 NEW ROSES OF SPECIAL MERIT. MADAME CAROLINE TESTOUT. A new Hybrid Tea that will take equal rank with La France, to which it bears resemblance. It has the same form, but the color is a deep satiny rose, with a brilliant pink centre. This grand new rose has already become very popular in New York, and many rose growers predict that before another year it will have taken the place of La France. Strong plants, 30e. each; 4 for $1.00. KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA. A splendid new Tea Rose of vigorous growth and rich, glossy foliage. The flowers are produced singly on long stems, and are extra large and very double ; color pure white shading to lemon yellow. One of the best new roses, and equally valuable either for cut flowers or for bedding. 30c. each ; 4 for $1.00. CLIMBING PERLE DES JARDINS. A sport from the well-known Perle des Jardins, retaining all the charac- teristics of that popular variety, except that itis of a strong climbing habit. For the South this will be an especially val- uable variety, being hardy there, while for a pillar rose in the conservatory it is particularly desirable. 30c. each; 4 for $1.00, THE QUEEN. Pure snow white; makes good finely formed buds, is quite full, petals thick and of good substance ; opens well, is very sweet and, we believe, will prove valua- ble for open ground planting. 20c. each; 6 for $1.00. CLOTILDE SOUPERT. Begins to flower when only four inches in height, and continues to bloom throughout the season. The flowers are borne in clusters, very double, handsomely formed, and of rather large size; the outer petals are pearly white, shading toa centre of rosy pink. 20c. each; 6 for $1.00. MARION DINGEE. This is one of the best Tea Roses of American introduction. A strong, vigorous grower, with large, thick deep green leaves, The flowers are large, cup shaped, and full; the color is remarkable, a deep brilliant erimson, one of the darkest and richest colored Tea Roses in existence. The flowers are beautiful in the bud and are borne on long, stiff stems. A wonderfully profuse bloomer which we recommend to all. 30c. each; 4 for $1.00. NEW CLIMBING TEA, NIPHETOS. A sport from Niphetos, retaining all the characteristics of the parent vari- ety, except that it is of a strong climbing habit, frequently sending out shoots that attain a length of twenty feet. 380e. each; 4 for $1.00. SOUVENIR DE LADY ASHBURTON. (Tea.) Origi- nated by one of the famous rose growers of Paris. The flowers of this superb rose are exceedingly large and full, and of round handsome form; the color, a fine shade of rich coppery red, delicately sutfused with pale orange yellow; re- verse of petals fine rosy fawn color. It is highly scented with the true Tea Rose odor. 30c. each; 4 for $1.00. We will send any 4 of the above choice SPECIAL OFFER OF NEW ROSES. new roses for 6o0c.; or the entire collec- EVER-BLOOMING ROSES. AGRIPPINA. Bright, fiery red, sweet scented; a good grower and one of the most constant bloomers. “THE BRIDE.” Every lover of fine roses should have a plant of this peerless variety. ‘‘The Bride” is a pure white rose of large size and most perfect form. The buds are pointed and the ends of the petals are slightly curved back, siving it a most chaste and elegant appearance. BON SILENE. This splendid old variety is equally valuable for summer or winter blooming; average size and «exquisite Tea scent; color, brilliant carmine. CATHERINE MERMET. One of the most fashionable roses for cut flowers; color, clear rosy pink; very large pointed buds; full; double and fragrant. HERMOSA. Probably the most popular bedding rose in cultivation. Itis of a bright pink color, most prolific in blooming, and perfectly hardy. PERLE DES JARDINS. Canary yellow; large, well- formed buds and flowers on strong stems; free bloomer; a superb sort for pots, and also for the open air. Considered the finest rose of its color. MARIE GUILLOT. This splendid rose is first-class in every respect; extra full and double flowers, tea scented, pure snow white in color; always in bloom. MADAME ELIE LAMBERT. Fine, large, full dou- ble flower, globular and cup-shaped; the outer petals pure white, the centre of a beautiful rosy flesh color, often chang- ing to deep rosy carmine; very distinct and fine. Plant a vigorous grower and remarkably free in bloom; a decided novelty in color, and one that will be sure to please. PAPA GONTIER. One of the finest roses either for out of doors or for winter forcing; dark carmine crimson. SAFRANO. Bright apricot yellow, changing to orange and fawn, sometimes tinted with rose; valued highly for its beautiful buds; fragrant. LOUIS PHILIPPE. Dark rich crimson, free bloomer, excellent for bedding. Prices of Everblooming Roses: each, 15c.; 4 for 50c. Entire set, eleven sorts, for $1.00. CLIMBING ROSES. Climbing Perle des Jardins. (See above.) 30c. each. Climbing Niphetos. (See above.) 30c. each. Climbing Madame Pierre Cochet. A new French ever blooming climber; color, a beautiful orange salmon, with fine formed buds; very double and fragrant; not hardy. 30c. each. : MARECHAL NEIL. (Noisette.) A rose so famous as to hardly need a description here. ‘The most beautiful large golden yellow grown; very full and double and exceedingly fragrant. It is naturally a climbing rose, and should not be pruned tooshort. 15c. each. Prices of Climbing Roses: one plant each of the above Climbing Roses for 75c. tion of 8 for $1.00, by mail, post-paid. HARDY PERPETUAL ROSES. AMERICAN BEAUTY. ‘This variety has been rightly described an everblooming Hybrid Perpetual. The flowers are very large, of beautiful form and very double; colora deep, rich rose. The fragrance is delightful, resembling La France or the old fashioned Damask Rose. It is truly an ever bloomer, each shoot producing a bud. LA FRANCE. We cannot speak too highly of this superb rose, which every year becomes more popular. Flow- ers large and beautiful, either in the bud form or when ex- panded; peach blossom color, shaded pink and silvery rose. It is very free blooming, every shoot forming a beautiful flower. In addition to this, it isentirely hardy with a slight protection of leaves, and most deliciously fragrant, thus com- bining in a marked degree all the qualities of a perfect rose. MRS. JOHN LAING. This is, we believe, the finest hardy rose of its color ever offered. It isan exquisite shade of shell-like pink, deliciously fragrant, of the largest size, and like the Dinsmore, is entirely hardy and ever bloom- ing. No collection of roses is complete if it does not contain Mrs. John Laing. GENERAL JACQUEMINOT. Rich velvety crimson, changing to scarlet crimson. A magnificent rose ; equally beautiful in the bud state or open. This is the best known of all Hybrid Perpetuals, and is without a rival in fragrance and richness of color. It isas easy of cultivation as many of the more common varieties; and perfectly hardy. MAGNA CHARTA. Bright pink, suffused with car- mine; a beautiful rose; strong, vigorous grower. DINSMORE. A vigorous and free blooming rose, per- fectly hardy and bearing large perfectly double flowers of a rich searlet crimson color. BARON DE BONSTETTIN. Dark red, almost black; very large, double, fragrant flowers; a strong grower. BARONESS ROTHSCHILD. A most magnificent hardy rose; flowers about five inches in diameter and of an exquisite shade of satiny pink. The heavy foliage comes close up to the flower, forming an effective background of green. GLOIRE DE MARGOTTIN. Dazzling red, the most brilliant yet known; large, full, finely formed globular flow- ers; growth very vigorous, one of the most distinct hardy garden roses in cultivation, and can be especially recom- mended for its freedom of blooming and hardiness. ROSA RUGOSA. The lovely Romanas or Rugosa Roses form sturdy bushes three to five feet in height, covered with handsome, glossy green foliage, and clusters of beautiful single flowers, which emit a delightful odor. They bloom nearly the whole summer, and are covered during autumn and winter with bright red seed pods. Rosa Rugosa. Beautiful glossy crimson. Rosa Rugosa Alba. Pure white. Prices of Hardy Perpetual Roses: each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.; 8 for $1.00; or the entire collection of 9 Hardy Roses and i each of the Rosa Rugosas, for $1.00. 88 22 KG ~)* JOHNSON - &- STOKES - PHILADELPHIA - a ce PRIZE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. we offer a few of the very choicest Chrysanthemums of recent introduction. Ready March Ist. Below unsurpassed by uny varieties offered anywhere. A PHOTOGRAPH OF GOLDEN WEDDING, 4 NATURAL SIZE. JOHN GOODE. This is a fancy cut-flower variety of almost globular form, of the finest silky finish, and destined to become a standard sort for cutting; the outer petals are delicate lavender, forming a decided band of color; the inner petals are clear lemon, 40c. each; 3 for $1.00; $3.00 per dozen. MRS. IRVING CLARK. gin shading to deep rose. Flowers very large and fine. per dozen. MISS MINNIE WANAMAKER. Immencse pure snowy white flowers, borne erect on stout stems. Deep, rich, full form with broad, thick petals. A strong grower and abun- dant bloomer. Highly recommended. 20c. each; $2.00 per dozen. MRS. A. J. DREXEL. A very large flowering early variety. Color a beautiful crimson lake. Petals long and twisted. A valuable addition to the list. 30c. each; 4 for $1.00; $2.50 per dozen. IVORY. Snowy white, of perfect incurved form, very large; this is undoubtedly one of the most useful introduc- tions of late years, as itis an any variety, of dwarf habit and free flowering, 20c. each; $2.00 per dozen. A pearl white on the mar- Petals twisted and incuryed. 25e. each; 5 for $1.00; $2.00 WM. H. LINCOLN. A magnificent golden yellow variety, straight, flat, spreading petals. An extra large flower, completely double, and of great substance. MERMAID. A soft, mellow pink, with deeper shad- ing on the outer edge, while at the base it is of a deep cream; a fine incurving globular flower. ROBERT BOTTOMLY. Very large, pure white, with petals irregularly twisted aud incurved. One of the finest whites for exhibition. PURITAN. Tinted white, an early variety and a very beautiful sort. Strong grower. 1 Prize Exhibition Collection of Chrysanthemums, As a special inducement to get you to test these magnificent Chrysanthemums, we offer any five of the above varieties, your selection, for $1.00, by mail, post- paid ; the entire set of twelve, for $2.00, by mail, post-paid. This collection will be found Orders filled in rotation as received. GOLDEN WEDDING. This is a grand golden yellow variety. Nothing can exceed the richness of its color; it is unrivalled in this respect. It is a remark-— ably vigorous grower and has such strength of stem that it carries its great globular flowers erect, giving it a bold, Inajestic appearance. The form of Golden. Wedding is unique; the outer petals droop downward in picturesque irr egularity, the eentre of the flower is built high, with broad petals irregularly overlaid so that —although the flowers are so large that they are not heavy, solid-looking like many others—for this reason alone, it will, no doubt, supersede all other yellow varieties with the public. The judges at the Chrysanthemum show, in Philadelphia, pronounced it the best yellow in commerce and this opinion has been endorsed by everyone who saw it. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00; $3.00 per dozen. COL. WM. B. SMITH. A beautiful broad petaled, symmetrically formed va- riety of high build and full to the centre. The most double of all doubles, form- ing a solid mass of the richest, brighest golden bronze. A prize winner wherever exhibited, both as specimen cut flowers and as plants. The foliage is very large and glossy. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00; $3.00 per dozen. ; MRS. L. C. MADEIRA (Golden Ball). This new variety is so unique in its symmetry and beauty that it stands without arival. The grand flowers are a great substance, lasting for many days. when cut and placed in water. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00; $3.00 per dozen. E. HITZEROTH. A magnificent extra large flower, petals broad and peculiarly arranged, completely filling” centre. Bright lemon yellow, exquisite and novel form ; superior for commercial or exhibition purposes. Awarded the Winslow cup for best yellow, and certificate of merit 40c. each; 3 for $1.00; $3.00 per dozen. MRS. ROBT. CRAIG. One of the finest globular whites; very large and shapely, as perfect in type as Mrs. L. C. Madeira is among globular yellows. Certificates at Philadelphia, New York and Indianapolis. 30c. each; 4 for $1.00; $2.50 per dozen. MRS. MARIA SIMPSON. Very large, soft chrome yellow flower, with broad, incurved petals, showing no centre. stems and fine foliage. Well grown flowers are eight to nine inches across. 30c. each; 4 for $1.00; $2.50 per dozen. HARRY E. WIDENER. Bright lemon yellow with- out shadings. Flower large, on stiff, stout stems that hold the flowers erect, without support; incurying, forming a large rounded surface ; petals crisp and stiff; very free in growth, but not course. One of the finest y ellows i in cultiva— tion. 20c. each; $2.00 per dozen. BOWEN. — Has broad incurved petals; rich crimson, reverse side old gold, giving the flower a very distinct and handsome appearance. MRS. WM. L. CANNING. good strong grower. KIOTO. A fine, deep yellow, lustre. Petals incurved and twisted. CULLINGFORDII. Rich crimson, shaded scarlet, the flowers are large and petals reflexed. One of the finest dark varieties, and no collection is complete without it. Clear, white, large flat flowers. A with a peculiar waxy Price of any of the above Eight Varieties, 15c. each, or the entire eight for $1.00; or the entire collection on this page for 2.75. perfect ball of bright golden yellow, of Looks like an exquisite ball of butter; strong, stiff ee cX@ © CHOICE c NEW e PLANTS ° AND e VINES e ONE ie a 89 PATIPAS GRASS We offer strong roots of this exquisitely beautiful grass, which is the real Gynerium Argenteum. Its fine large silvery white plumes are thrown up well above the fuliageand a fine clump of these is a rare sight. Though not hardy in our climate the roots may be taken up and wintered in a cellar orcold frame. After enjoying the plumes all summer they may be eutand treasured as a parlor orna- ment for the winter. For this purpose they are frequently dyed different colors. Price, 25¢. each ; 5 for $1.00 ; $2.00 per dozen. NEW BEGONIA VERNON. This beautiful new Begonia is similarin habit to the old and well-known B. Semperflorens, but surpasses the latter by far by its brilliant orange carmine flowers and by its glossy, deep brownish red foliage, thedeep red tint growing in intensity as the season advances. The beanty of the male floweris further enhanced by its bright yellow stamens, which contrast admir- ably with the brilliant red flowers and the dark metallic leaves. Blooming in the greatest profusion throughout the summer and autumn, it cannot be too highly reconmmended for flowering beds or for pot culture. Plants, 20c. each; 3 for 50c. GENUINE PAMPAS GRASS. (Nelumbiwm Speciosum.) A noble aquatic; the leaves attain at the time of blooming a height of 5 to 6 feet above the surface, and measure from 20 to 30 inches across; the immense flowers are frequently over a foot across and ofa lovely white shading into deep pink at the edges. It is a luxuriant grower and blooms profusely, and is easily enltivated. It has proved perfectly hardy in New Jersey with a protection of leaves in winter. (See cut.) Price of roots, $1.00 each ; 6 for $5.00. 25e. each. MANETTIA VINE. Manettia Bicolor. A very pretty, rapid growing twining plant, producing tubular flowersfrom one totwo inches in length. The coloring of these flowers is gorgeous in the extreme, being a flame color tipped with bright yellow. Given strings or wires to cling to, it will attain to a height of from 6 to 10 feet in one season. Price, 15e. each; $1.50 per dozen. MS OONFLOWER VINE. Ifplanted out in rich ground about May 15th, in a situation where it has full exposure to the sun, this plant will obtain a height of 40 feet by October 15th, blooming abundantly the entire season. It is called ‘“Moon- flower’’ from its rare peculiarity of blooming best at night, although it also expands its flowers on dull days; the flowers are of pure white, from 5 to 6 inches in diameter, emitting a rich Jessamine-like odor at night. l5e. each; $1.50 per dozen; or seed, per pkt., 10c. 90 orate _@): JOHNSON. & - STOKES - PHILADELPHIA . ©, General List of Flower Seeds. All flower seeds are sent free by mail on receipt of price. Full cultural directions will be found on each packet. writing out names, we have attached Numbers. a number to each variety; therefore, please order by the numbers. ° In ordering flower and Vegetable Seeds Premiums. n packets, purchasers sending $1.00 $1.25. 1 may select packets to the amount of Those sending $2.00, to the amount of $2.50. Those sending $3.00, to the amount of $3.75, and so on. ABOBRA. A rapid growing and climbing gourd, with beautiful dark green foliage and bright scarlet fruit; half-hardy perennial. 20. A. Viridifiora. Flowers fragrant and of a pale green eolor; 10 ft. Pkt., 5e. ABRONTA. A beautiful trailing plant from California, producing clus- ters of sweet scented, verbena-like flowers, remaining in bloom a long time; very pretty for beds, rockwork or hang- ing baskets; half-hardy annual. 40. A.Umbellata. Rosy lilac, the most showy sort; 4 ft. PEt, 5c! To save our customers the trouble of ROYAL PRIZE ABUTILON. Pkt., 15c. ABUTILON. Few lovers of these beautiful flowers are aware how easily they can be raised from seed and how beautifully they flower all summer the first season. _ Half-hardy perennial. 45. A. Royal Prize, Mixed. Pkt., lic. 46. A. Fireball. Dwarf; compact habit; large, deep erimson flowers. Pkt., 25e. ADLUMIA. (Mountain Fringe, or Allegheny Vine.) A pretty climber with pale green foliage, of very graceful habit; hardy biennial. 60. A. Cirrhosa. PEt., 10c. Small, flesh white flowers; 15 ft. ADONIS. Very showy and popular border flower, remaining in bloom a long time; hardy annual. 80, A®stivalis (Flos Adonis). Fine scarlet; 1 ft. Pkt., de. 81. A. Autummalis (Pheasant’s Bye). Pkt., de. AGERATUM. This plant is a continual bloomer from early summer until the ensuing spring, and highly prized as a pot and bed- ding plant; half-hardy annual. 100. A. Mexicanum Nanum. Lilac blue; 114 ft. Pkt., 5e. 101. A.Lasseauxii. Beautiful rose color. A perennial if given greenhouse protection in the winter; 15in. Pkt., 5c. 102. Ageratum. Choice mixed. Oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c. 103. A.Imperial. Dwarf; white. PKt., 5c. 104. A. White Gem. Novelty. A charming new very dwarf and compact growing Ageratum, attaining only four inches in height, and profusely covered with nice white flow- ers. Like all Ageratums this blooms continuously, and for beds in the flower garden, either as edgings, ribbon planting or for masses—it is very effective until frost—and is equally as desirable for pot culture, or asu basket or vase plant. Pkt., 10e. ACROCLINUM. Elegant summer flowering plants for beds, ete.; also a good everlasting for winter bouquets; half-hardy annual, 50. A. Choice, Mixed. Pkt., 5c. q AGROSTEMMA. Showy for beds and borders; they are also known as Rose of Heaven, Rose Champion, ete.; hardy annual. 110. A. Fine, Mixed. Pkt.,5c. ALONSOA. A beautiful cut-leaved plant from Chili; flowers very showy and attractive, produced on spikes; half-hardy annual. 120. A. Warscewiczii. Rosy scarlet; 14 ft. Pkt., de. ALYSSUM. 140. A. Sweet. Flowers white; 1 ft.; Oz., 29¢.; pkt., de. 141. A.Tom Thumb, This is one of the finest plants for edgings and low beds, flowering in unparalleled profu- sion for months; 4 ft. Oz., 50c.; pKt., 5c. 142. A. Little Gem. In this distinct variety the plants are of very compact spreading growth; they attain only three to four inches in height, but a single plant will completely cover a circle twelve to fourteen inches in diameter. They begin to bloom very quickly from seed, the plants bearing profusely while quite small. (See cut). Pkt.,10c.; 0z., 75e. 143. A. Saxitill Compactum. Golden yellow flowers: perennial, but bloom the first season from seed; | ft. Pkt., 5c. hardy annual. SWEET ALYSSUM LITTLE GEM. AMARANTHUS. Plants are grown entirely for their richly colored foliage and long racemes of curious looking flowers. Half-hardy annuals. 160. A. Caudatus (Love-lies-bleeding). ing; 3ft. Pkt., 5c. 161, Tri-Color (Joseph’s Coat). and green foliage; 3 ft. Pkt., dc. 162. Cruentus. (Prince's Feather). bright scarlet. Pkt., 5c. 163. Salicifolius (Fountain Plant). Of a pyramidal drooping habit; leaves willow-shaped, changing to magnifi- cent hues; 4ft. Pkt., de. 164. Bi-Color. Rich brown and yellow. Pkt., 5c. 165. Marguerite. Charming dwarf plant: a free bloomer, commencing tq flower in a month after the seeds are up; long, graceful shafts of flowers of purple color. Pkt., 5c. AMPELOPSIS (Japanese or Boston Ivy.) 180. A. Veitchii. Clings firmly upon any surface, and ean be confined to any limit by pruning. Leaves olive green, which turn to scarlet in the autumn; the best kind of a plant for covering unsightly objects; 50 ft. Hardy perennial. Oz., 35c.; pkKt., 10e. Pkt., 10c. Blood-red droop- Handsome red, yellow Erect flowering ; ANAGALLIS (Pimpernel). Very desirable for small beds, edgings, rockwork, bas- kets or borders; aconstant and profuse bloomer. Half-hardy annual, 200. A. Grandiflora Mixed. vermilion red; #4 ft. Pkt., 5c. ANTIRRHAINUM (Snap Dragon). One of our very best perennials; blooms abundantly the first summer until after frost. Flowers are large, finely shaped and of the most brilliant colors. Hardy perennial. 220. A. Nanum, Mixed. Finest dwarf Tom Thumb; very rich colors; 1ft. Pkt., 5e. e 221. Majus, Mixed. Tall varieties; fine assortment; 2 ft. Pkt., 5c. White, blue and deep @ +: SUCCESSFUL. FLOWER:-SEEDS:- @y; 91 Ss AQUILEGIA (Columbine). This plant blooms early in the spring and summer and produces beautiful, curiously formed and variously colored flowers ; hardy perennials. 240. A.Single. All colors mixed; 2ft, Pkt., 5e. 241, A. Double. All colors mixed; 18in, Pkt., 5e. 242, A. Chrysantha (Golden Spurred Columbine). This is one of the finest perennials for the border ever grown. Flowers of the most intense primrose yellow throughout, with long slender spurs; fragrant and exceedingly showy. Pkt., 10e. 243. A. Chrysantha Alba (New Pure White Spurred Columbine). This pure white variety has flowers of the largest size, pure snow white, with long spurs of elegant shape, and borne in lavish quantity. Pkt., 15e. 244. A.Skinneri, A magnificent columbine, with crim- son sepals, lined with light green, and light green petalsand long, straight, crimson spurs. One of the finest. Pkt., 10c. 245. A.Corulea. Flowers are very large, violet blue, and inner petals pure white; 2 ft. Pkt., 10e. ARISTOLOCHIA (Dutchman's Pipe). An attractive quick growing, hardy perennial, with large heart shaped leaves and flowers of singular formation, resembling a pipe; 3 ft. 260. A.Sipho. Flowers brownish purple. Pkt., 10c. 261. A. Elegams. A rapid growing climber with very novel flowers; color, externally, white veined with purple; internally, rich, purplish brown, irregularly marked with white. The blossoms are borne profusely, even on small plants. Pkt., 2Ue. ARGEMONE (Prickly Poppy). Grows well in any garden soil; plants bear large flowers resembling a single poppy; the foliage is large, ofa bright green Color sparsely covered with slender prickles. Hardy annual. 280. A. Grandiflora. White; handsome; 2ft. Pkt., 5c. 281. Argemone. Fine mixed. Pkt., 5c. ARMERIA. (See Pink.) 290. A. Maritima. A very handsome, compact growing plant, well adapted to rock-work, edgings, etc.; flowers rosy Pkt., 10e. pink. Hardy perennial ; 4% foot. SATIN WHITE QUEEN ASTER. Pkt., 15c. NEW DWARF QUEEN ASTER. This is pronounced by all who have seen it as the finest aster ever introduced. The dwarf, bushy plants grow only ten to twelve inches high, and, while branching very freely, the branches are up- right (not loose in habit), make a dense, compact bush, ex- cellent for pot culture as well as for bedding. For many purposes, and particularly for culture in pots, we consider the habit of growth is more desirable than any variety here- tofore introduced. The flowers are of extraordinary size, perfectly double and resemble the finest Victoria Asters in form. 335. Satin White Queen. Spotless white,. . . Pkt., 15 336. Crimson Queen. Rosy crimson,..... aca ASTERS. Not only the most popular, but the most effective in the entire list. While most easy of culture, there is no flower which combines so much beauty and variety of color and shape and habit as the modern aster. For a late summer or fall display they have no successfulrival. Give them arich soil, and in hot, dry weather they should be mulched and well watered. = ee My A ‘\N)) Y 4 SE = TRUFFAUT’S PHONY PERFECTION ASTER. Truffaut’s Pzeony Perfection Aster. A very favorite type. Thrifty, upright plants; large, fine flowers, with long incurved petals. The florists’ aster and one of the finest. PER PKT. Finest mixed,. . 10 320. A. Peony Perfection. “ es Satin white,... 10 321, 322. a co Crimson, .... 10 323. CS i) Dark blue, . . 10 324. OG OG Violet with white, 10 325. sé se Rose ‘‘ wi 10 326. co co White ‘‘ carmine, -10 DWARF CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED ASTERS. 7 Plants only ten to twelve inches high; producing flowers of the largest size and choicest colors, 327, A. Chrysanthemum Flowered. Mixed, .. 10 328. «s se Pure white, 10 VICTORIA ASTERS. A magnificent race of asters. The colors include many delicate and some gorgeous shades; flowers very double and four inches across and from twenty to thirty in asingle plant; fifteen to eighteen inches high. 329. A. Victoria. Choicemixed,.......... 10 330. O5 JEDIRD WNL “Sed Gloves bia 6 4 10 GERMAN QUILLED ASTER. Flowers composed of tube or quill-shaped petals. Very beautiful, with a greatvariety of colors. 331. German Quilled. (Betteridge’s Prize). Mixed, 5 332. OG Co PULTE Nwiiles ecient 5 NEW PEARL ASTER. This entirely new and distinct class of asters is superior to most other types. The plants form handsome pyramids about fifteen inehes high and are literally covered with a mass of the most perfect flowers, round in shape, and three and one-half to four inches in diameter, finely and fully im- bricated, and borne on long stems. They are most admirably adapted for pots and borders and especially valuable for cut flowers. 337. New Pearl. Mixed, . 338. ae es Pure white, CROWN ASTER. 339. The centre of each flower is white, surrounded by a broad margin of color, such as crimson, rose, violet, ete.; flowers large and freely produced; height, 18 inches to 2 feet. Pkt., 10¢.; 3 pkts., 25e. FOR OTHER ASTERS, SEE NOVELTIES, PAGE 83. 92 ~@):- JOHNSON . &-STOKES- PHILADELPHIA-@,.. _. = eee ass > + BALSAM «© (Lady Slipper, Touch Me Not.) Our collection embraces allthe most improved kinds, and there have certainly been great improvements mninde in varieties within the last few years. The largest and best double flowers are secured by first sowing in a seed bed and thentransplant- ing them where they are to grow. Hardy annuals; 2 ft. 380. B. Extra Double, White. This-is the hand- some, double white balsam so much grown by florists. Very choice. Oz., $2.00; pkt., 10c. 381. The King. Bril- liant searlet; very double. Oz., 75¢e.; pkt., 10e. 382. New Challenger Prize. The flowers are of wonderfully large size and perfect shape, colors bril- liant and varied, comprising pure white, lemon, salmon, rose, crimson, deep pink, purple, mottled and striped. Pkt., 10e. 383. Camellia Flowered. Very double and beautiful colors; perfect form. Oz., 80c.; pkt., 10c. 381. Double. Extra choice, mixed. Oz., 40c.; pkt., de. 385. Double Solferino. Very beautiful, white ground, striped and streaked with lilac andscarlet. Oz., 60c.; pkt., 10¢ 386. Royal Camellia Prize. This is the most mag- nificent strain of perfectly Double Balsams.ever introduced, The flowers are wonderfully large size and perfect shape, of exquisite shades of pure white, white shaded with pale lemon, cream white, salmon, rose, rich crimson, deep pink, violet, bright purple, and a great variety of superbly mottled varieties. Pkt., 10c. 387. Peach Blossom, Beautiful, Pkt., 10c. ARNEBIA CORNUTA. 295. This charming novelty from Asia forms a dense globular bush, with adiameter of about two feet. Its curious and exceedingly beautiful flowers expand daily in succession and in great abundance. They are of an agreeable rich yel- low and marked with fine large black spots, which turn to deep maroon on the second day and entirely vanish on the next day, becoming aclearyellow. It flowers with unusual profusion during the whole of the summer and from one hundred to one hundred and fifty spikes of flowers may be seen on one plant. Cut flowers placed in water retain their freshness for about ten days. The species is highly effective whether planted singly or in masses and for bouquets, ete. CULTURE.—Sow in heat in February, in light mould, and plant outin the open ground at the end of April, giving a space of one and one-half feet each way. It thrives best in unmanured soil. Pkt., 20c. ASPERULA. A profuse blooming plant, bearing many clusters of small, sweet scented flowers; very pretty for bouquets. Hardy annual. 300. A. Orientalis. Sky blue; %% ft. 301. A. Setosa. Sky blue. Pkt., 5c. Pkt., 5e. AURICULA. A dwarf growing plant, bearing umbels of fragrant flow- ers of many rich and beautiful colors. A great favorite in Britain, where flower shows are held of this plant alone. Hardy perennial; 1% ft. 350. A. Extra Choice Mixed. From a prize collection. Pkt., 15e. BALLOON VINE (Love ina Puff). 340. Cardiospermum Halicacabum. A climbing plant, useful for either inside or out-door decoration ; suc- eeeds best in a light, warm situation. Flowers white; 6 ft. Half-hardy annual. Pkt., dc. BARTONIA. Plants of a succulent nature, flowers expanding after the middle of the day, and very fragrant towards evening. The leaves are thistle-like in appearance, and somewhat downy. Should be watered freely during dry weather. Hardy annual. 350. B. Aurea. Flowers very bright yellow. 2ft. Pkt., 5e. uN ROYAL CAMELLIA PRIZE BALSAM. Pkt., 10c. BEGONIA. As bedding plants there is nothing to equal the New Tuberous Rooted Begonia. They bloom equal to the gera- nium, but with a form and variety of colors and shading equal to the rose. 420. B. Tuberous Rooted, Single, Mixed. Con- taining the greatest variety of shades, from pure white through all the tints of cream, yellow, orange, pink, red and searlet. Pkt., 25c. 421. B. Tuberous Rooted, Double, Mixed. Exqui- site double kinds. Pkt., 25. 422. B. Rex Hybrida, Mixed. Beautiful varieties, variegated foliage. Pkt., 25e. 425. BEGONIA CREDNERI. A perfectly distinct new variety originated by hybridizing B. Scharffiiana and Metallica. Its graceful habit is similar to the former species, while in shape and coloring of the foliage it resembles the B. Metallica. The flowers hang in large umbrella-like clusters. The plants attaina height of two to three feet, and produce a profusion of bloom that is astonishing; the leaves are dark green, of a metallic gloss and hairy on surface, dark red underneath, six inches broad by eight inehes in length. The color of the individual flowers is snowy white on the in- side of the petals, while the reverse is thickly set with fine red hairs, thus forming a most striking and beautiful con- trast. Pkt., 15e. 426. B. Vernon (Semperflorens Atropurpurea). See Novelties, page 89 Pkt., 15c. BRACHYCOME. 460, B. Iberidifolia (Swan River Daisy). An erect growing plant, covered the entire season with pretty flowers about one inch in diameter; mixed colors in blue and white witha dark centre; 1 ft. Half-hardy annual. Pkt., 5c. BROWALLIA. The Browallia is valuable alike for blooming during the winter in the house, as well as bedding out during the suin- mer. Remarkably free and attractive bloomers. Half-hardy annual, 470. B. Elata Cerulea Grandiflora. Pale blue; 1% ft. Pkt., 5e. 471. B. Elata Alba. Pure white; 14ft. Pkt., de. 472, B. Roezli, Mixed. An exceedingly pretty species flowers double the size of the preceding varieties, and forms a dense, compact bush; flowers azure blue and white with a yellow centre; 2ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., 10c. CACALIA (Tassel Flower). Small, pretty plants with tassel-like flowers, keeping in bloom from early summer until autumn; 14 ft. Hardy annual. 430. C. Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 481. C. Coccinea. Golden yellow and scarlet. Searlet. Pkt., 5c. .. SUCCESSFUL: FLOWER-SEEDS-- 6,. avers 93 CACTUS. 485. C. Mixed. Thereisa great deal of pleasure in raising: Cacti from seed. In the seed we offer there is a mixture of some twenty varieties. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25e.; 10 pkts., $1.00. CALAMPELIS. (Zeeremocarpis.) 490. ©. Seabra. A quick growing evergreen climber, veuring profusely clusters of orange colored tube-like flowers. ialf-hardy perennial; 10 ft. Pkt. , 5c. CALANDRINIA. Pretty plants with succulent stems and fleshy leaves; splendid for edgings and rockeries. 2 S kt., 15e. a CACTUS. 500. C. Grandiflora. Beautiful rose; 114 ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., 5c. 501. Umbellata. Dazzling magenta crimson; 1 ft. Half-hardy biennial. Pkt., 5c. CALCEOLARIA. Now recognized as one of the grandest plants in exist- ence, producing masses of pocket-like flowers; a universal favorite for decorating the greenhouse and conservatory early in the spring. 520. C. Hybrida Grandiflora, Tall Mixed. The finest large flowering and most floriferous sort of the richest colors; 20in. Pkt., 25c. 521. C. Hybrida Grandifiora Pumila Compacta, Mixed. A new strain of dwarf, compact and strong grow- ing sorts, producing large and brilliant self-colored and spotted flowers; 1ft. Pkt., 40c. 522. C.Rugosa. Small flowering varieties for bedding, of the finest colors; 2 ft. Pkt., 40c. CALENDULA (Marigold). Very free and attractive bloomers, growing well in almost all situations. Hardy annuals. 040. C. Officinalis Meteor. A splendid large flower- ing variety, double striped, of a deep orange on a pale yel- low ground; lft. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. 541. Prince of Orange. A novelty surpassing in beauty C. Meteor, the florets being striped with a more intense shade of orange; 1 ft. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 20c. 542, Ranunculoides, Fl. Pl. (Cape or Garden Mari- golds.) Deep orange color; 1ft. Pkt.,5e. 543. Calendula. Fine mixed. Pkt., 5e.; oz., lc. COREOPSIS, or CALLIOPSIS. Very showy, free flowering plants, natives of this country; fine for borders and beds, easily cultivated. Hardy annuals, 560. C.Drummondi. Yellow, with a circle of rich crimson brown; 1ft. Pkt., 5c. 561. C. Atrosanguinea. Dark crimson; 2 ft. Pkt., 5c. 562. ©, Mixed. Embracing the most showy colors. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 20e. 963. Coreopsis Lanceolata, The flowers ofthis charm- ing new hardy perennial are borne on long stems, are ofa lovely bright golden yellow color, remain in perfection a long time when cut, and area charming flower for ladies’ wear. P&t., 10c. CALLIOPSIS GOLDEN WAVE. | 564. _Calliopsis Golden Wave. For a mass of bright color, thisis probably the most effective of all annuals. Itis |indeed a wave of gold. (See Cut). Pkt.,5c.; 0z., 25c. Pkt., 5c. CALLIRHOE. 580. C. Involucrata. Flowers beautiful crimson, begin to bloom when quite small and continue in bloom the entire summer and autumn; ¥% ft. Tardy perennial. Pkt., 10e. CAMPANULA (Bell Flower). Very attractive plants with pretty bell shaped flowers; of very easy cultivation. 600. C.Speculum (Venus Looking Glass’. Pretty blue, 44 ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., 5c. 601. C. Media, Single Mixed (Canterbury Bells). DGeau- tiful large, bell-shaped flowers; handsome for border or pot culture ; 244 ft. Hardy biennials. Pkt., 5c. 602. C. Media, Double Mixed. All the finest double varieties, 214 ft. Hardy biennials. Pkt., 5c. 603. C.Carpatica. Mixed. Free flowering, blue and white; bloom the whole season; 34 ft. Hardy perennial. Pkt., 5c. foc SS NEW CAMPANULA CUP AND SAUCER. Pkt., lic. 604. THE CUP AND SAUCER CAMPANULAS are a very striking and beautiful variety of Canterbury Bells. The flowers are large and resemble a cup and saucer. Colors are mixed blue, blue, rose, lilae and white. Pkt., 15de.; 2 pkts., 25e. 605. C. PUNCTATA, NEW SPOTTED BELL FLOWER. An elegant, new, perfectly hardy perennial, about 114 feet high. The pendulous bell shaped flowers are milk white, dotted and striped with red on the inner surface and as large as the well-known Canterbury Bells. A splendid cut flower of elegant and graceful appearance in vases or bouquets. Pkt., 15c. e CANDYTUFT. (Iberis.) Favorite plant of the easiest culture, useful for growing in beds or masses; bloom long and freely. Hardy annuals. 620. I. Fragrant (Pectinata). foliage; 1ft. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 20c. 621. Crimson. Very beautiful; 1 ft. 622. WHITE ROCKET Pure white, pinnated Pkt., 5e. (Amara Grandiflora). Large trusses of pure white flowers; 1 ft. Pkt., 5e. 623. White Tom Thumb (Hybrida Nana). A new dwarf variety, growing about six inches high, branehing into a handsome bush, about sixteen inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c. 624. Fine Mixed. Compris- ing all the choicest tall growing varieties; 1 ft. Pkt., 5e. 625, C. NEW EMPRESS. One of the finest yarieties of re- cent introduction. It is inter- mediate in height between the old Rocket and the newer Tom Thumb sort. The plant is of a very branching habit, andassumes when fully grown and covered with its large trusses of pure white > flowers, a very handsome candela- brum-like aspect. Pkt., 10c. 94 seen & . STOKES - PHILADELPHIA -@ 5 |. , CARNATION, OR - - PICOTEE PINK. (Dianthus Caryophyllus Flore Ple no.) 660. C. Grenadin. Blooms much earlier than any other Carnation; more floriferous; larger and finer double flowers, which are of a brilliant scarlet color; 1 ft. Pkt., le. 661. Finest German Double, Mixed. Saved from extra choice named double flowers; 14 ft. Pkt., 20e. 662. Fine Double, Mixed. Comprising the hardiest and best varieties for garden culture; 1)4ft. Pkt., 10e. 663. C. Marguerite. Without exception these are the most abundant bloomers of all the Carnation Pinks. The flowers are of brilliant colors, ranging through many beau- tiful shades of reds, pinks, white, variegated, ete.; they are of perfectform and largesize. Those sown in spring commence flowering in early summer, and continue to bloom in lavish profusion until checked by frost. They can be potted and taken in the house and will flower abundantly throughout the winter, thoughif intended specially for winter flowering, jt will be better to sow later in the season. The plants are compact and robust in habit, supporting themselves without the use of unsightly stakes. (See cut). Pkt., 10¢.; 3 pkts., 25e. 664. C. Finest Double Striped. Pkt., 15c. . 665. New Guillaud Pinks. See Novelties, page 81. Pkt., 20c. CEDRONELLA. 670, ©.Cana. An interesting evergreen plant from New Mexico, with fragrant foliage and Jong spikes of crimson flowers; 2ft. Hardy perennial. Pkt., 10c. CENTAUREA (Dusty Miller). Extensively used for margins, beds and vases. Half- hardy perennial. 685. Candidissima. Attractive, silvery, cut leaves. Half-hardy perennials; 1 ft. Pkt., 10e. 686. Gymmocarpa. Graceful, finely cut, silvery gray leaves. Half-hardy perennials; 1/4 ft. Pkt., 10e. 687. Cyanus, Mixed (Blue Bottle or Corn Flower). Beau- tiful flowers in bloom all summer; pretty shades of white, blue and deep rose. Hardy annual; 1% ft. Pkt., de. DWARF LARGE FLOWERING FRENCH CANNAS. Mixed, pkt., 10c.; 3 pKts., 25e. —~ q ; AN T/7- ly NN Pye) ie : Wf is, Z, iy Y te i bef. Ly Zy -2 AA } | \\ li i Ny Yf \ Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25e. CELOSIA (Cockscomb). Interesting and brilliant plants of tropical origin, whicl never fai) to please the grower and attract attention; one of the most satisfactory plants for garden decoration. Half- hardy annuals. 675. C. Cristata, Dwarf Crimson. combs; 1 ft. PKt., 5c. 676. Cristata Variegata. and gold; 3ft. Pkt., de. 677. Japonica. A distinct handsome variety, combs of the most brilliant scarlet and ruffled like lace ; 2% ft. Pkt.,5e. _ 678. Glasgow Prize. Very fine dwarf variety ; bril- liant crimson comb, and handsome dark variegated foliage; 1 ft. Pkt., 10c. 679. Cristata. Finest mixed. Pkt., 5e. 60. ©. Queen of the Dwarfs. A very dwarf variety, growing only eight inehes high, with combs seven to ten inches across of a rich dark rose color, of very even growth. A fine bedding sort. Pkt., 10c. 681. C. Plumosa. Of bushy, pyramidal growth, cach branch being tipped with a spike of bright crimson flowers; very fine. Pkt., 10c. CANNAS. 645. Dwarf Larg lowered French. Jn this new class of Cannas, the foliage is luxuriant and the plants dwarf in habit. Their great merit, however, lies in the large size and brilliant hues of the flowers, ranging through all shades of yellow and orange to the richest crimson, scarlet and ver- milion; some are also beautifully spotted. Seed sown in a hot-bed or greenhouse from January to April will produce flowering plants in July. (See cut.) Mixed. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25ce. 640 C. Marechal Vaillant. Foliage rich maroon; large bright orange flowers; 5ft. Pkt., oe. 641. Tricolor. Foliage green, red and creamy yellow; bright scarlet flowers; 3 ft. Oz., 79c.; pkt., 5e. 642. Finest Mixed. Embracing twenty of the best sorts- Oz , 40¢.; pkt., 5e. Large velvet-like Brilliant combs of crimsom 643. C.Gigantea. 8 ft. Pkt., 5c. CENTRANTHUS. Will grow freely in any garden soil; flowers produced in clusters, and bloom freely; hardy annual. 690. C. Mixed. Redand white; 14ft. PEt., 5c. KO) -- SUCCESSFUL: FLOWER: SEEDS - - 95 S COBEA SCANDENS. Pkt., 10e. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 700. C. Gladstone. A new and beautiful English vari- ety, flowers rich crimson, great size and perfect form; profuse bloomer, Hardy annual; 1ft. Pkt., 10ce. 701. The Sultan. Flowers are a rich velvet crimson maroon, with gold colored rim abont one-quarter inch deep next to the centre; 144ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., de. 702. Burridgeanum. Crimson with white edge and inner white cirele; very pretty; 1ft. Hardy annual. PkKt., 5c. 703. Carinatum (Tricolor) ‘‘ Eclipse.’’ ResemblesC. Burridgeanum, but surpasses itgreatly by its striking colors of great beauty, which are a pure golden yellow with a pur- plish searlet ring on the ray florets, the dies being a dark brown; 1ft. Hardy annuals. Pkt., 5c. 704. Selected, Mixed. Comprises a full assortment of the prettiest sineleand doublesorts. Hardy annuals. Pkt., 5e. 705. New Double Japanese and Chinese, Mixed. ‘These superb flowers present many odd and beautiful types, frequently measuring six inches in diameter, with broad petals deeply incurved, varying in color from pure white to pale pink, crimson, maroon and rich orange brown. Pkt., 20c. 706. LORD BEACONSFIELD. An exceedingly hand- some and wonderfully brilliant variety. The floweris very large and perfect in form; color a rich crimson maroon edged and striped with gold and having a goldenrim sur- rounding theeye. Pkt., 10c. 707. C.Corinarium. Double white and yellow, fine. Pkt., 10e. 708. C. MAXIMUM. This new variety is a grand addition to our collection of choice hardy perennials. Its beautiful snow white flowers are produced in great abund- ance the whole season, and as cut flowers they are unexcelled in lasting qualities. Pkt.,10e.; 3 pkts.. 25e. 709. CHOICE DOUBLE HYS8RIDS. The seed we offer of this most popular and grand autumn flower is saved by Messrs. Pitcher and Mandy from their immense collection of Prize Winners. After exhibition they are set aside and hybridized by artificial and other means, to produce seed which has become crossed with other good kinds. ‘This col- lection is recognized by all authorities as the most select in the country, more distinctand new varieties of worth haying been distributed from this establishment than from any other firm in the world. This seed may be depended upon as Surely producing many prize winners. 50c.; 7 pkts., $1.00. | CINERARIA (Cape Aster). Very attractive, free blooming greenhouse plants, bloom- | ing during the winter and spring months. Though peren- | mials, they dobetter when treated as tender annuals. 720. C. Hybrida Grandiflora, Prize, Tall Mixed. | Extra selected seed, unsurpassable in quality and beautiful | brilliant colors; 2ft. Plt., 40c. | 721. HMybrida Grandiflora, Prize Dwarf, Mixed. Produce the same large and brilliant flowers as the above variety, but only grow about 1 ft. high. Pkt., 40c. 722. Hybrida Double, Mixed. Possessesall the varied hues of the hybrid tall and dwarf varieties; 2 ft. Pkt., 25c, CINERARIA (Dusty Miller). 740. C. Maritinaa Candidissima. Largesilvery, deeply /ecut foliage. PkKt., 10c. 6 | 741. Acanthifolia. Beautifully cut silvery foliage; | hardier than the above;1 ft. Pikt. 10c. CLARKIA. An old favorite plant, growing well in any garden soil. SSeed can be sown either in September or early spring. | Hardy annual. _ 760. C. Single and Double, Mixed. Beautiful snow \ white, rosy crimson and deep rose; 144 ft. Pkt., de. | 761. C. Elegans, Purple King. Pkt., 5e. re Pkt., 20¢.; 3 pkts.,~ CLEMATIS. 730. C. Jackman’s Large Flowering Hybrids. The flowers will average three inches in diameter, ranging through all conceivable shades of purple, violet, porcelain, blue and white. Hardy perennial; !0ft. Pkt., 20c. 781. Coccinea. Of slender habit, tubular flower, deep vermilion on outside and yellow within. Hardy perennial; 10 ft., Plxt., l5e. 782. Virginiana. Greenish white, fragrant flowers ; dies down to the ground in winter, but starts upinspring. Hardy perennial; 20 ft. Pkt., 10c. 733. Flammula. A luxuriant climber, with large clus- ters of small white, sweet scented flowers; 15 ft. Pkt., luc. CLEOME (Spider Flower). 790. C. Speciosissima. The stamens of this strange looking, rose colored flower resembles the legs of a spider. Half-hardy annual; 3ft. Pkt., 5c. 791. Cleome Pungens (Giant Spider Plant). This is a showy, robust growing plant, four to five feet high, pro- ducing long curious spikes of flowers of bright rose color with long antennz-like stamens, giving a very graceful cloud-like effect. Pkt., 10e. CLIANTHUS (Australian Glory Pea). 800. C. Dampieri. A beautiful plant with brilliant, rich scarlet, pea shaped flowers, with an intense black spot in each centre. Greenhouse perennial; 4 ft. Pkt., 10c. CLINTONIA. 820. C. Klegans. A pretty blue flower, similar in shape to the Lobelia. Splendid for hanging baskets or rock-work, or damp shady situations, Hardy annual;1ft. Pkt., 5e. COBEA. 840. C. Secandens. A beautiful rapid growing climber, with handsome foliage and large bell-shaped flowers, green at first, changing to abeautiful deep violet blue. Half-hardy perennial; 20 to 30 ft. (See cut.) Pkt., 10c. COLEUS. 860. C. American Hybrids. Mixed. Seed saved from the finest hybrid sorts; remarkable for their brilliant and varied foliage. Pkt., 15c. 861. C. New Hybrids. Pkt., 25e. COLLINSIA. A pretty, free blooming plant with various colored flow- Choicest new varieties. ers, white, pink, violet, purple, blue and gray blue. Hardy annual, 880. C. Mixed. 1ft. Pkkt., 5c. COMMELINA. 900. C. Ceelestis. An erect plant, producing pretty sky blue flowers in great profusion. Roots should be preserved like dahlias ; its beauty willincrease from year to year; 14 ft. Half-hardy herbaceous perennial. Pkt., 5c. CONVOLVULUS (Morning Glory). The most popular annual in cultivation. The dwarf varieties are very pretty for bedding, hanging baskets and vases. Hardy annual. 920. C. Tricolor Roseus. Beautiful rose color, with pure white centre, fringed with purple shading towards the throat with five broad bands of golden yellow; 1 ft. Pkt., 5c. 921, Major, Mixed. Finest colors; 15 ft. Oz., 1ie.; pkt., 5e. 922. Mauritanicus. A beautiful trailing plant, with rich blue flowers; 1 ft. Pkt., 10c. 923. New Crimson Violet. 1 ft. Pkt., 5e. COSMOS HYBRIDUS. Mixed. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 2ie. Cosmos Hybridus. (See cut.) 930. Plants four to six feet high; literally covered in the autumn with large single flowers. A group in bloom is a gorgeous sight. Colors range through shades of rose, purple, flesh and white. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 5c. 931. C. Pearl. Beautiful snow white. Pkt., 10e. 96 _. , «@+ JOHNSON: & . STOKES. PHILADELPHIA. ©, Cuphea (Cigar Plant). When planted outside will bloom all summer; on the approach of frost they may be removed to the conservatory, where they will continue to bloom the entire winter. Half- hardy perennial. 5 940. C. Hookeriana Grandiflora Superba. Beautiful vermilion and orange color; 4ft. Pkt., 10c. 941. C.Miniata. Curious flowers of a bright vermilion, with a centre of reddish violet; 114 ft. Pkt., 10c. 912. C. Platycentra. Scarlet. Very pretty species. Pkt., 10e. CYCLAMEN. 960. C.Persicum. Charming bulbous rooted plants, with beautiful foliage and rich-colored, orchid-like fragrant flowers. If seed is sown early they make flowering bulbs in oneseason. They require sandy loam; half-hardy perennial; 6in. Pkt., 15e. 961. C. Giganteum. Large flowering varieties; mixed. 462. C.Giganteum. Album. Large flowering, pure white. Pkt., 25c. 963. C.Giganteum. Rubrum. Large flowering, red. Pkt., 25c. CYPRESS VINE (Ipomzxa Quamoclit). An elegant climbing plant, with beautiful fern-like foliage and masses of beautiful star shaped flowers; 15 ft. Half- hardy annuals. 3 980. Crimson. Pkt., 5c. 981. White. Pkt., 5e. 982. Mixed. Pkt.,5e.; 0z., 25c. 983. Scarlet Ivy-Leaved. Deeply lobed ivy-like leaves; flowers fiery scarlet. Pkt., 5c. DAHLIA. 1000. D. Large Flowering Double. Comprising every known shade of color. Pkt., 10c. 1001. Single, Mixed. Sayed from the very choicest single varieties. Pkt., 10c. DOUBLE DAISY SNOWBALL. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25c. DAISY (Bellis Perennis). 1020. D. Double Mixed. Extraquality. Pkt., 10c. 1022. Longfellow. Very large double, dark rose flow- ers, borne on long stems. Pkt., 10c. 1023. Snowball. (See cut.) Has unusually large double flowers, having very long stems, render it very valuable for eutting; color, pure white. Pkt., 15¢.; 2 pkts. 25e. 1024. New Giant Daisy. (See Novelties, page 84.) Pkt., 15e. DATURA (Trumpet Flower). These Trumpet Flowers, or Thorn Apples, as they are also called, grow two to three feet high, and form a hand- some bush covered with deliciously fragrant flowers, until late in the fall. 1040. D. Fastuosa Huberiana, Mixed. Large double flowers of various colors. Pkt., 5e. b 1042. D. Fastuosa Alba, Fl. Pl. Large, double, pure white handsome flowers. Pkt., 10c. ? : 1041. Wrightii ‘(Meteloids). Handsome, white, single flowers of exquisite fragrance. Pkt., 5c. DELPHINIUM (Larkspur). 1060. D. Formosum. Brilliant, rich, blue flowers, with a white centre; 214 ft. Hardy perennial. Pkt., dc. 1061. Nudicaule. Bright scarlet flowers, with clear, yellow petals; 18in. Hardy perennial. Pkt., 10c. 1063. Imperial Flore Pleno (Emperor Larkspur). With beautiful long spikes of brilliant, dark blue, tricolor and red striped, double flowers; 144 ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., 10e. 1064. Finest Mixed Hybrids. A fine collection of twenty sorts; 2ft. Pkt., 5c. 1065. Dwarf German Rocket. larkspur, mixed. Pkt., 5c. 1066, D.Elatum. Bee Larkspur. Hyacinth flowered Pkt., 5c. DELPHINIUM—Continued. 1067. D. Chinensis. Blue Larkspur. Pkt., 5c. 1068. D.Sulphureum. A most beautiful sulphur yellow Delphinium. One of the most beautiful hardy perennials grown. Flowers resemble the finest orchids. Pkt., 10c. DIANTHUS LACINIATUS, FLORE PLENO. Pkux., 5c. DIANTHUS (Pinks). 1080. D. Chinensis, Fl. Pl. (China Pink). Extra large, double fragrant flowers, mixed; 1ft. Hardy annual. Pkt.. 5c. 1081. Heddewigii Diadematis, F]. Pl. (Double Diadem Japan Pink), Densely double flowers, three inches in diam- eter; beautiful tints of crimson, lilac, purple, outer edges fringed with white; 6in. Hardy annual. Pkt., 5e. 1082. Seoticus, Fl. Pl. (Scotch Pinks). Flowers with fringed edges; mixed colors; 1ft. Hardy perennial. Pkt., 25c. 1083 Plumarius, Fl. Pl. (Finest Double Garden Pink). Hardy perennial Pkt., 10e. 1084. D. Imperiaiis. Double imperial pink. Pkt., 5c 1085. D. Laciniatus Fl. Pl. (Double Fringed Jaj.an Pink). Large, double, showy flowers, with fringed edge-, mixed, various colors and beautifully striped. Pkt., de. DIGITALIS (Foxglove). 1120. D. Mixed. Long spikes of beautiful thimble shaped flowers; 3ft. Hardy perennial. Pkt., 5e. NEW GIANT AMERICAN COWSLIP. (Dodecantheon Clevelandi.) 1130. A beautiful perennial, native of California. It throws up flower stalks surmounted by beautiful cyclamen-like flow- ers of the loveliest shade of violet blue, with yellow and black centres. Itis perfectly hardy, but does bestinshade. Pkt., 10c. DOLICHOS (Hyacinth Bean). 1140, D. Giganteus. A beautiful climbing plant of free growth, producing clusters of beautiful purple flowers; 20 ft. Tenderannual. Oz., 25ec.; pkt., 5e. 1141, D. Purpurea. Pkt., 5c. ERYSIMUM (Hedge Mustard). 1160. E. Perofskianum. Large clusters of beautiful deep red, very showy orange flowers, resembling a single wallflower; 14ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., de. ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy). 1180. KE. Californica. Very large, bright yellow flow- ers, With rich orange centre; 144ft. Hardyannual. Pkt., 5c. 1181. Crocea, Fl. Pl. Beautiful double, bright orange, scarlet shading to salmon red; 1 ft. Hardy biennial]. Pkt., 5c. 1182. Fine Mixed. Comprises the finest colors. Pkt., 5c. 1183. E. Mandarin. Innerside of the petal rich orange. the outer side brilliant scarlet; when in full bloom the plants of this charming novelty present a gorgeous outline. Pkt. de. EUPATORIUM. 1200. KE. Fraseri. Snow white flowers, blooming the first season from seed; 1144 ft. Perennial. PkKt., 5c. EUPHORBIA (Snow on the Mountain). 1220, E. Wariegata. A pretty foliage plant, with white and green variegated bracts; 2 ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., fe. 1221. E. Heterophylla (Mexican Fire Plant, or Fire on the Mountain). This glorious novelty is an annual of the easiest culture, forming bushy plants three to four feet high, with glossy green fiddle shaped leaves, which form at the ends of the branches into large whorls and bracts, among which small green flowers appear in summer, and immediately after the leaves commence to color up. The smaller bracts among the flowers are of a brilliant orange scarlet, and the large surrounding leaves soon become blazed with a darker fiery scarlet so that only a tip of green is left. Pkt., 10c, 3 pkts., 25¢e. EUTOCA. | 1230. E. Viscida. Pretty dark blue flowers; will keep fresh for several days; 2ft. Hardy annual. Oz., 25c.; pKt., 5e. | curled ; 1 ft. -- SUCCESSFUL - FLOWER: SEEDS -- 6) 97 HELICHRYSUM. Pkt., 5c. EVERLASTINGS. These are very popular and desirable for winter decora- tions, bouquets, wreaths, ete. They should be cut when they come into full bloom, tied into bunches and dried in the s.ade, with their heads downwards. 1240. Acroclinium Roseum, Fl. Pl. Bright rose, double ; larger than the old sorts; 15in. Half-hardy annual. Pkt., 5c. , 1241. Ammobium Alatum Grandiflorum. A leading everlasting ; flowers very large and pure white color. Hardy annual, PkEt., 5c. 1242. Gomphrena, Mixed (Bachelor's Buttons). Re- markably handsome flowers; comprising pure white, crim- son, orange and variegated colors; 2ft. Half-hardy annual. Pkt., 5e. 1243, Helipterum Humboldianum (Sanfordi). Large elusters of bright, golden yellow flowers; 8% ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., 5e. 1244. Helichrysum, Finest Mixed. Large, beautiful, very double, white, yellow, scarlet; 144ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., 5e. 1245. Rhodanthe, Finest Mixed. rose, crimson, purple, carmine and white; 1 ft. hardy annual. Pkt., 5c. 1246. Ketranthemum. Leaves silvery, brilliant colors of purple, rose and white flowers, produced on long stems; 2ft. Pkt., 10e. FENZLIA. 1260. F.Dianthiflora. A very showy profuse flower- ing little plant. Flowers rosy lilae with orange centre; 3 in. Hardy annual. Pkt., 10c. FERNS. 1280. EF. Choice Mixture for Greenhouse Cultiva- tion. Comprising most of the desirable and handsome sorts for this purpose. Pkt., 15c. 1281. Hardy Mixture. desirable hardy sorts for outdoor culture. GAILLARDIA. Very attractive plants, producing a profusion of bloom the entire summer and autumn. Half-hardy annuals. 1300. G. Picta Lorenziana. Sulphur, golden, bright yellow, orange, claret and amaranth; 14% ft. Pkt., 5c. 1301. Hybrida Grandiflora. Large flowers of rich crimson and yellow; 14 ft. Pkt., 5e. Very rich colors of Half- Comprising twelve of the most Pkt., 5c. 1302. Picta Niana (Painted Lady). Showy crimson, bordered with yellow; 1ft. Pkt., 5c. GERANIUM. A popular and handsome plant, extensively used for bedding; 1 to3ft. Half-hardy perennial. 1320. G. Zonale, Mixed. Saved from the largest and finest varieties. Pkt., 10c. 1321. Apple Scented. Very fragrant; pretty foliage. Pkt., 25¢. : GILIA. ; 1340. G. Tricolor. Flowers orange yellow, with a white margin, separated by a circle of deep purple; 1 ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., 5c. GLAUCIUM (Horned Poppy). 1360. G. Carniculatum (Phenicewm). A very showy plant, with long, graceful, silvery leaves, deeply cut and Half-hardy biennial. Pkt., 5c. GLOXINIA. A bulbous rooted plant, producing in great profusion durmg the summer months, large bell-shaped flowers of the \ richest and most beautiful variety of brilliant colors; the { / erect flowers. bulbs must be kept warm and dry during the winter; 1 ft. 1380. Grandiflora, Mixed. Pkt. 25c. 1331. Grandiflora, Erecta, Mixed. Rich colored, Pkt., 25c. ; he GLOXINIA—Continued. 1382. Grandiflora MHorizontalis, Mixed. Rich colored, horizontal flowers. Pkt., 25c. 1383. Grandiflora Pendula, Mixed. Rich colored drooping flowers. Pkt., 25ce. 1384. Spotted and Tigered. Finely spotted and marbled. A fine addition tothe varieties. Pkt., 25c. 1385. New Scarlet Defiance. ‘The flowers ofthis most beautiful sort are large, borne upright and of an intense, glowing, crimson scarlet color not before found among Gloxinias. They come true from seed and will certainly please every lover of this charming plant. Pkt., 25c. GOURDS. Summer climbers of ex- ceedingly rapid growth and luxuriant foliage, for covering arbors, ete.; they bear fruits known as “Ornamental Gourds,’ which when allowed to fully ripen on the vines, can be kept for months as curi- osities. The forms may be varied by tying strings around the young fruit or by enclosing them in a carved mould while growing, thus stamping on their surface any desired figure or letter which may be carved on the mould; 10 to 30 ft. (See cut.) Mixed Ornamental. A choice assortment. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c. For other varieties of Gourds, see Vegetable List, page 43. GODETIA. Profuse flowering plants, worthy of more extended cultivation, bloom well in almost any situation. 1400. G. Lady Satin Rose. Large, handsome flowers of carmine crimson, petals tinged with pale lilac; 1 ft. MIXED ORNAMENTAL GOURDS. Pkt., 10c. Hardy annual. Pkt., 10c. 1401. Bijou. A new variety, with snow white flowers and a bright carmine spot on each petal; % ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., 5e. 1402. Choice Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 1403. Lady Albemarle. Flowers three inches across, crimson and carmine, delicately suffused with lilac. Pkt., 5c. GRASSES (Ornamental). 1140. Agrostis Nebulosa. Pkt., 5c. 1441. Avena Sterilis (Animated Oats); 214 ft. Pkt., 5e. 1442. Briza Maxima (Rattlesnake Grass) ; 1 ft. Pkt., 5c. 1443.. Coix Lachryme (Job’s Tears); 2ft. Pkt., 5c. oe a Erianthus Ravennz. Very ornamental; 10 ft. t., 5e. 1445. Gynerium Argenteum (Pampas Grass); 10 ft. Pkt., 10e. 1446. Hordeum Jubitum (Squirrel-Tail Grass). Pkt., 5e. 1447. Zea Japonica Variegata (Variegated Japanese Maize). Striped gold and white. Pkt., 5c. 1448. Stipa Pennata (Feather Grass); 2 ft. Pkt., 5c. 1449. Eragrostis Elegans (Love Grass); 1ft. Pkt., 5e. 1450. Eulalia Zebrina (Zebra Grass); 7 ft. Pkt., 5c. GYPSOPHILA. Free flowering and elegant plants for rock-work, baskets and borders. 1480. G. Elegans. Pretty star shaped, white and pink flowers; 14 ft. Hardy perennial. Pkt., 5c. 1481. Paniculata. Produces numerous small, white, handsome fiowers; fine for bouquets; Hardy annual. Pkt., 5e. HEDYSARUM (French Honeysuckle). 1500. H. Coronarium, Mixed. A very handsome, free flowering plant, producing beautiful racemes of red and white pea shaped flowers; particularly adapted for borders; 3ft. Hardy perennial. Pkt., 5e. HELIANTAUS (Sunflower). A well-known and attractive popular flower of stately growth. 1510. H. Californicus Plenissimus. Extra Large, double, very showy, saffron colored flowers; fine; 6 ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., 5c. 1511. Cucumerifolius (Miniature Sunflower). Of avery pretty branching habit; flowers orange yellow with a black centre; blooming profusely until killed by frost; 3 ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., 5c. 1512. Globosus Fistulosis (Dahlia Sunflower). Flowers very double and of medium size ; 6ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., 5e. HELIOTROPE. These are deliciously fragrant flowers, remaining in bloom a long time; fine for pot culture or bedding; 1% ft. Half-hardy annual, 1520. H. Fine, Mixed. A choice assortment of the choicest fragrant varieties. Pkt., 10ce. HEUCHERA SANGUINEA. See Novelties, page 84. Pkt., 15c. panicles of 214 ft. 1530, MOONFLOWER, 98 1. s@ ‘JOHNSON - & - STORES - PHILADELPHIA - @,., HIBISCUS. Ne AR Bes wey we Y EDA S aN, YS _ The two varie- IIIA Sle ties mentioned be- ( - Pe low are fine branch- XS. Ing plants, free ” blooming and of 31 the easiest culture. aS 1540. H. Afri- )Swecanus (H, Trio- ve FY nium). Very pretty <~_ foliage and large \_cream colored flow- Vis aes with brown - . : 2 ‘centre; 2 ft. Har- 0) NY a DI y dy annual. Pkt., AS joe. ° 1541. Palus- tris. Beautiful, large pink flowers ; 3 ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., de. HOLLYHOCK, (Alihea Rosea.) This is one of the oldest inhabit- ants ofour gardens, and now ranks as one of the finest au- tumn flowers; 6 ft. Hardy perennial. 1560. H. Dou- ble White. The newest strain of perfectly double pure white flowers. Pkt., 10e. a ict. 10¢ 1561. Double Boy My Yellow. Compris- ing the finest shades of orange, straw and butf. Pkt., 10c. 1562. Double Pink and Red. Pkt., 10c. 1563. Extra Choice Double Mixed. Chater’s Prize Collection. Pkt., 10c. 1564. H. Tokio. A most beautiful and characteristic Japanese variety, of healthy and luxuriant growth; attaining a height of about five feet, bearing an unusually large num- ber of large double flowers of distinct and picturesque beauty; the petals are beautifully frilled, of rich wine maroon at the base, shading to cherry red and edged white. Its striking effect attracts the attention of the most uninterested. Pkt., 25c. HONESTY (Lunaria). HUMULUS JAPONICUS. 1580. L. Biennis (Satin Flower). Pretty single purple flowers; 2ft. Hardy biennial. Plt., 5c. : HUMEA. 1600. H. Elegans. When fully grown this is a very attractive, handsome plant, ruby red, grass-like flowers; 8 ft. Half-hardy biennial. Pkt., 10e. HUMULUS JAPONICUS, or JAPANESE HOP. 1620. A wonderful new an- nual climber from Japan, growing with great rapidity, and very dense foliage. Color isalively green. Itis undoubt- edly one of the best climbers for covering verandas, trel- lises, ete.; 20 ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., 10e. IPOMZA. Very pretty rapid growing plants with handsome bright eolored, trumpet shaped flow- ers, excellent for covering old walls, stumps, arbors, ete. Half-hardy annuals. 1660. I. Bona Nox (Lven- ing Glory, or Good Night). Very large white, fragrant flowers; 10ft.. Pkt. 5e. 1661 I. Coceinea (Star Tpomexa). Handsome little sear- let flowers; 10 ft. Pkt..5e. 1662, I, Huberi, Mixed. Comprising all the new Jap- anese hybrids; 10 ft. Pkt., 5c. 1663. I. Hederacea. Mixed, very fine. Pkt., 5c. 1664. I. Noctiflora, or Grandiflora Alba ( White Seeded). Moonflower. Pkt. , 10¢.; 3 pkts., 25e. 1665. I. Heavenly Plue. (See Novelties, page 82.) Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25c. IPOMZA NOCTI- Pkt., 10e. FLORA. IPOMOPSIS (Standing, or Tree Cypress). Beautiful free flowering plants, with fine foliage. bloom the first year from seed if sown early. 1680. I, Elegans. Dazzling scarlet flowers; 3 {t. Half- hardy biennials. Pkt. , 5c. 1681. I. Superba. Dazzling orange flowers; 3 ft. Half- hardy biennial. Pkt., 5e. KAULFUSSIA (Charteris Heterophylla). i 1700. K. Mixed. The flowers resemble single asters. Violet. Hardy annual; 1ft. Pkt., 5e. LANTANA. 1720. L. Hybrida, Mixed. Desirable greenhouse or bedding plants, embracing every shade; white, pink, orange and purple. Half-bhardy perennial; 2ft. Pkt., 5c. LATHYRUS (Hardy Sweet Peas). 1740. L. Latifolius. A handsome free flowering plant, Will useful for covering trellises, old stumps, fences, ete. Flowers, a beautifulscarlet. Hardy perennial; 5 ft. 1741. L. Latifolius Atbus. white; grand, hardy, low climber. Pkt., 10c. 1742. L. Splendens. This is a fine novelty from Cali- fornia, described as being one of the finest flowers that won- derful country has given us. It bears dense clusters of bril- liant deep rose flowers. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25e, IMPATIENS SULTANI. 1640. One of the most distinct and beautiful plants of recent introduction for the warm greenhouse or summer bedding; owing to its gorgeous coloring and profuse and continuous flowering it is rapidly becoming popular. The flowers are of a brilliant rosy scarlet color, about one and a half inches in diameter. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25c. LEPTOSIPHON. 1760. L. Fine Mixed, A very pretty plant, well adapted to marginal lines in ribbon beds; 44 ft. Hardy annual, Pkt., 5e. LINARIA (Kenilworth Ivy). 1780. L. Cymbalaria. A very handsome, small, neat, trailing plant; admirably suited for baskets. Hardy peren- nial; 8 ft. Pkt., 10c. LINUM (Scarlet Flax). 1800. L. Grandiflorum. A showy bedding plant, with fine foliage, remaining in bloom a long time; 1 ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., 5e. LOASA. 1820. L. Aurantiaca. A rapid growing, free flowering climber with beautiful orange flowers; 4 ft. Pkt., 5e. LOBELIA. Handsome little plants, admirably adapted for borders, vases, pots or hanging baskets. Half-hardy annual. 1840. L. Erinus Crystal Palace Compacta. A com- pact, deep blue variety; 14 ft. Pkt., 10e. : 1841. L. Erinus Speciosa Alba Maxima. Showy white flowers of drooping and spreading habit; 44 ft. Pkt. , 5c. 1842. LL. Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). A hardy perer- nial native variety, with spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers, blooming the first season if sown early ; a fine border plant; 3 ft. Pkt., 10c. 1843. L. Gracilis. stems. Pkt., 5e. 1844, Mixed Finest Erinus, or Trailing Varieties. Best for baskets, vases, ete. Pkt.,5e. 1845, Mixed Erecta Compacta Varieties. edgings, ribbon beds, ete. Pkt.,10ce. LOBELIA ERINUS COMPACTA (Golden Queen). 1846. Anew Lobelia with golden yellow foliage and bril- liant blue flowers. This novelty will be amost valuable addition to the list of our bedding plants. The effect of Lo- belia Golden Queen in the fulness of its brilliant blue mass of flowers rising above the golden yellow foliage is perfect in appearance. Pkt., 10e. Large clusters of pure Light blue; long, slender trailing Best for X Ke NEW LOBELIA, GOLDEN QUEEN. Pkt., 15ce. itil te arte -» SUCCESSFUL - FLOWER: SEEDS - - LODO 5 99 LOPHOSPERMUM. 1860. L.Seandens. A highly ornamental climber for the garden or conservatory. Blossoms of a very rich purple and violet color; 10 ft. Half-hardy annual. Pkt., 10c. LUPINUS (Sun Dials). A 1880. ILL. Mixed. Highly ornamental; varied colored, free flowering, pea Shaped flowers; 2 ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., 5e. LYCHNIS. 1900, L. Chalcedonica, Brilliant scarlet flowers; blooms the first year. Hardy perennial; 2ft. Pkt., 5e. ‘ MANDEVILLA SAVEOLENS. 1910. An exquisite summer climber, with graceful foliage and great clusters of large, waxy, star shaped blos- soms, exquisitely fragrant, resembling the single Tuberose in shape but larger. Pkt., 1Cc. MALOPE. 1920. M. Grandiflora. A handsome plant with fine, large, dark crimson flowers covering the entire plant the whole season. Half-hardy annual; 1 ft. Pkt., 5e. MARIGOLD (Tagetes). Avery showy and popular plant of easy culture. hardy annual. 1940. Gold Striped. The flowers of this beautiful variety areregularly striped with a golden yellow and ex- quisite chestnut brown; 4ft. Pkt. de. 1941. El Dorado. Flowers 3to4 inches in diameter; perfectly and extremely double, and embracing every shade ; 14 ft. Pkt.,5e. 1942. Dwarf French, Mixed. Seed saved from the choicest double flowers; 1 ft. Pkt., 5e. 1943. Large African. Very double flowers, orange brown and yellow. Pkt., 5c. MIGNONETTE. A well-known and universal garden favorite, and one Half- \chat requires no extra instruction for growing. Hardy annual. 2020. M. Sweet Scented (Reseda Odorata). 1 ft. Oz., 1dc.; pkt., 5e. 2021. Grandiflora Ameliorata. Petals of a reddish tint; 144 ft. Oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c. 2022. Golden Queen. Flowers golden yellow; 1% ft. 0z., 50¢. ; Parson’s White. Strongly scented, large, well- Pkt., 5e.; oz., 50c. Pkt., 5 2023, formed spikes; 14 ft. MATCHET MIGNONETTE. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 75c. 2024. Matchet. Produces long, broad spikes of deli- ciously scented red flowers; 1 ft. Pkt.,10c.; oz., 75e. 2025. Bird’s Mammoth. Pkt., 10c. a 2026. Hybrid Spiral. Pure white; 1ft. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., Ie. 2027. Giant White Spiral. This grand mignonette grows two to three feet high, perfectly erect, and the flower spikes of wonderful size and snowy whiteness. Itsfragrance is rich and powerful, and will produce much morebloom than any other variety. Seed may be sown in April or May, and it will commence blooming in June. Pkt., 5e. 2028. M. Improved Victoria. See Novelties, page 84. MIMOSA, 2040. M,. Pudica (Sensitive Plant). The leaves will close if touched or shaken; | ft. annual. Pkt., 5e. MARVEL OF PERU (Mirabilis). This is the fine old garden plant known as Four @’Clocks. It succeeds well in any garden soil; a very showy and popular flower. Hardy annual. A curious plant. Half-hardy 1960. M. Mixed. Beautiful colors; 2 ft. Pkt., 5e. 1961. New Dwarf White. Snowy white flowers and fine yellow foliage; 10 in. Pkt., 5c. MAURANDIA. A very graceful climber for the greenhouse, parlor, bas- kets, or out-door purposes, blooming the first season from seed. Half-hardy perennial. 1980. M. Alba. Pure white; 10 ft. Pkt., 10c. 1981. M. Barclayana. Very rich violet or purple; 10 ft. Pkt., 10e. 1982. Mixed. Thefinest colors. Pkt., 10c. MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. Dwarf growing, profuse flowering plants of great beauty. Half-hardy annual. 2q@)0. M. Crystallinum (Ice Plant). Flowers white, with ice-like foliage. Pkt., 5c. 2001. Tricolor (Wax Pink). Very pretty; rosy pink flowers; 4% ft. Pkt., 5e. MOMORDICA. The fruit when Half-hardy annual; 2090. M. Balsamina (Balsam Apple). ripe is useful for medicinal purposes. 15 ft. Pkt., 5e. 2091. M.Charantia (Balsam Pear). Same as the above, excepting that the fruit is longerin shape. Pkt., 5e. MIMULUS (Monkey Flower), Showy, profuse flowering plants, comprising numerous varieties, with white, sulphurand yellow grounds, spotted with crimson, scarlet and pink, fine for the greenhouse or moist shady situation ; half-hardy perennials; blooming the first year from seed if sown early ; 1 ft. 2060. M. Moschatus (Musk Plant). Beautiful yellow flowers; 44ft. Pkt.,10e. 2061. M. Cardinalis. Flowers of a brilliant scarlet hue ; hardy; 1 ft. Pkt., 10c. 2063. M. Vigrinus. The finest tigered and spotted varieties, rivalling the calceolaria in its brightness; mixeau eolors. Pkt., 10c. MINA LOBATA. 2080. Half-hardy Mexican climbing annual. The buds are, at first, of a vivid red, but turn to orange yellow imme- diately before they open, and when fully expanded the flowers are of a creamy white shade. They are freely pro- duced from the base to the summit of the plant, which attains a height of from eighteen to twenty feet, and consti- tutes a strikingly beautiful object. Seed should be sown in January or February. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25c. MYOSOTIS (Forget-Me-Not). Popular and beautiful little plants, with neat star-like flowers, blooming the first year from seed. Half-hardy per- ennial. MYOSOTIS PALUSTRIS FORGET-ME-NOT. Pkt., 5c. 2100. M. Palustris (The True Forget-Me-Not). Beautiful blue flowers; 4% ft. Pkt., 5e. 2101, Alba. Pure white; ’ ft. Pkt., 10e. 2102, Dissitiflora. Large. dark blue flowers, compact and Lae very early; % ft. Pkt., 10c. 2103. NEW FORGET-ME-NOT VICTORIA. Grows perfectly round in shape, 5 to 7inches highand 8 to 10 inches in diameter, and is entirely covered with large umbels of flowers of azure blue. This beautiful, forget-me-not is the best of all for edgings and growing in pots for market. Pkt., 10c. 2104. M. Victoria Rosea. See Novelties, page 89. MYRSIPHYLLUM (Smilaz). 2120. M. Asparagoides. Beautiful, delicate, wavy, glossy, deep green foliage; 10 ft. Tender perennial, Oz., 60c.; pkt., 10c. Wr 100 _.. 2x@* JOHNSON - & -STOKES- PHILADELPHIA. NASTURTIUM. The dwarf varieties of nasturtium are among the most useful and beautiful annuals for bedding, massing, ete., owing to their compact growth, richness of color and profusion of bloom. The tall sorts are admirably adapted for rock-work, covering trellises or rustic work. They flower most profusely when planted in a poor soil, and remain in bloom for a long time; stand heat and drought without the slightest effect. The seed, if picked young, is an excellent substitute for capers. Hardy annual. TOM THUMB, OR DWARE NAS- TORTIUMS. 2140. Scarlet. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 20e. 2141. Yellow. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 20c. 2142. Pearl, New creamy white. Pkt., 10c.; uZ., 25¢. 2143. Empress of ( India. Splendid, very dark leaves and crimson flowers. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 25e. 2144. King eo- dore. Bluish green foli- age, flowers velvet crim- son. Pkt., de. 2145. Lady Bird. A new and distinet sort, rich golden yellow, each petal barred with a broad vein of bright ruby crim- son; very showy and charming. Pkt., 10¢.; oz., 30e. 2146. Aurora (Nov- elty). The ground color of this new dwarf vari- ety is chrome yellow, the upper petals being of a lighter tint; the two lower ones are spotted and veined with purplish carmine; fine. Pkt., 10c. 2147. Tom Thumb, Mixed. Oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c. LOBB’S NASTURTIUMS (Tropzxolum Lobbianum). The leaves and flowers are somewhat smaller than the Tall Nasturtiums, but their greater profusion renders them superior for trellises, arbors, for hanging over vases, rock- work, ete.; the flowers are of unusual brillianey and richness; they are also splendid for winter decoration in the green- house and conservatory. Half-hardy annual; 4 to 6 ft. 2148. Asa Grey (Novelty). The flowers of this new kind represent the lightest shade hitherto obtained among nastur- VASE OF LOBB’S NASTURTIUMS, MIXED. Pkt., 5e. tiums. Pkt., 10c. 2149. Napoleon III. Yellow striped, rosy scarlet. Pkt.. 5e. 2150. Roides Noirs. Almost black. Pkt., 5e. 2151. Spitfire. Fiery red. Pkt., 5c. 2152. Lobb’s Nasturtiums, Mixed. Pkt., 5c. TALL NASTURTIUMS. 2153. Nigro Purpureum. Very dark maroon. Pkt., 5c. 2151. Tall Orange. Oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c. 2155. TallSearlet. O7z., 20c.; pkt., 5c. 2156. Tall, Mixed. Oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c. y Oy ¥ y here. DWARF NASTURTIUM, EMPRESS OF INDIA. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 25ce. NEMOPHILA (Grove Love). N. Mixed. Flowers bright blue, white margined Pkt., 5e. 2160. and spotted; 1 ft. NICOTIANA COLOSSEA, NICOTIANA. 2171. N.Colossea. Amongst all ornamental foliaged plants coming to perfection the first season from being sown, this novelty ranksforemost. Itisan annual (perennial when sown under glass), attaining a height of five to six feet in the open ground. The leaves, of about three feet in length by eighteen to twenty inches in breadth, are erect at first, gracefully bending downward successively. When young, they are downy, and of a reddish tint, changing to a glossy dark green later on, this lovely green contrasting beautifully with the reddish brown ribs. Pkt., 20c. 2170. Nicotiana Affinis. It produces splendid pure white Bouvardia-like flowers on long terminal tubes. When its large flowers are fully expanded in the evening and early morning, it has a most striking effect, and so fragrant that a small bed will perfume the whole surrounding atmosphere. Pkt., 10e. NIEREMBERGIA. 2180. N. Frutescens. A very pretty, shrubby plant with white and blue flowers. Half-hardy annual; 1ft. Pkt., 10¢. 2181. N.Gracilis. White and purple with yellow centre. Pkt., 10c. NIGELLA. 2200. N. Damascena Nana (Devil in a Bush). blue and white; 34 ft. Pkt., 5e. 2201. Hispanica (Love in a Mist), Deep blue, with blood colored stamens; 1% ft. Pkt.,5e. ~ NOLANA. The plant resembles the portulaca, and the flowers that of the morning glory; 44 ft. Hardy annuals. 2220. N. Finest, Mixed. Sky blue, white, yellow and purple. Pkt., 5e. OBELISCARIA. 2240. O. Mixed. A rare plant with showy flowers of rich velvety crimson, edged with yellow. Hardy annuals; 244 ft. Pkt., 5c. C2NOTHERA (Evening Primrose, or Sun Drops). 2260. O. Biennis (Grandiflora, or Lomarckiana). Showy, large, delicately fragrant, pale, yellow flowers; bloom the first season from seed ; 3ft. Hardy biennial. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20e. OXALIS. Flowers delicate rose; 34 ft. Pkt., 5e. Flowers deep yellow, foliage Pkt., 5e. Double. 2271. O. Rosea. 2272. O. Tropzoloides. dark green, very desirable for borders; 4% ft. 2273. O. Mixed Varieties. Pkt., 5c. PENSTEMON. One of the most effective free flowering plants for beds or borders. Long spikes of finely shaped and richly colored flowers; grows wellin any soil. Half-hardy perennial. 2 P. Extra Fine, Mixed. 2 ft. Pkt., 5c. PERILLA. 2320. BP. Nankinensis. A very fine, dark, ornamental leaved foliage plant, similar to coleus. Half-hardy annual; Ww ft. Pkt.,5e. a ee ~@ -*SUCCESSFUL-FLOWER-SEEDS:- @ > .,, 101 = D) CORO IO ~~ — Ail : Sinai ) KINGLY PANSIES. OUR “CROMNED”" COLLECTION. In this collection we have gathered together an assortment of varieties that for size and color and markings stand unrivalled by any offered. They are WIM LZ ““Kings”’ in their respective colors, and, by growing them separately and EN a = planting them out in beds of special patterns, charming effects may be produced, . 2280. P. Imperial German Large Flowering. Embracing fifty choice prize varieties in every known color and marking. Liberal pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25¢.; oz., $5.00. ; 2281. Bugnot’s Large Stained. A new French variety, flowers of enormous size; the colors are extremely varied. Pkt., 20¢.; 5 pkts., $1.00. fe 2282. Giant Trimardeau. Flowers of great size and in an endless variety of beautiful shades. Pkt., 15c.; 0z., $4.00. 2233. Premium. Seeds saved from first-class named flowers only. A magnificent strain, embracing the most beautiful colors and finest shades. Pkt., 10c.; oz., $2.00. 2284. Pure Yellow. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., $1.00. 2285. Snow Queen. Very large satiny white, yellow cen- tre. Pkt., 10c ; oz., $1.50. 2286. Faust. Coal black flowers. Pkt., 10c.; oz., $1.25. 2287, Extra Choice English Mixed. Oz., $1.00; pkt., 10c. AA AYA 2290. King of the Bronzes,.......... Pkt., $0 20 2291. King of the Striped,............. 20 2292. King of the Blotched,.........,.. 20 2293, King of the Stained, .. .......... 20 2294. King of the Blacks (Not Faust),....... 20 2295. King of the Pure Whites,........ 4 20 2296. King of the Golden Yellows,........ 20 2297. King of the Blues,.............. 20 2298. Our Eight Kings,1pkt.each. ........ 1 00 2299. Our Kingly Collection, Mixed,....... 25 PETUNIA. The hybrid sorts are especially fine in mixed borders and beds, while the larger flowering kinds, with their delicate colors and pervading fragrance, are deserving favorites for pot culture. SINGLE VARIETIES (for Bedding). 2340, P. Dwarf Inimitable. Dwarf plants; 6 to 8 inches high; flowers cherry red, with a white centre; splendid for edging, massing, etc. Pkt., 10c. 2341. BP. Striped and Blotched. Extrastrain. Pkt., 10c. 2342. P. Alba. White; suitable for cemetery. Pkt., 5c. 2343. BP. Choice Single Mixed. 14 0z., 25c.; pkt., 5c. SINGLE LARGE FLOWERING SORTS. The flowers of this class are from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, beautifully marked, veined and spotted. 2315. P. Grandiflora Venosa. Large flowering, finest shade of color, beautifully veined. Pkt., 10c. 2346. P. Grandifiora Fimbriata. A fine strain with hand- PETUNIA DOUBLE LILIPUT. Pkt., 25c. somely frilled anc fringed flowers. Pkt., 20c. 2347, P. Yellow Throated. The flowers are very large and of perfect form, with a broad, deep yellow throat, veined very much like a Salpiglossis. Pkt., 20c. DOUBLE FLOWERING SORTS. The seed of these is obtained by artificial fecundation, and about thirty per cent. of double flowers may be expected. 239). P. Dwarf Double Liliput (Nana Compacta Multiflora, Fl. Pl.) New double kind, producing bushy plants covered ee Vener flowers, which are partly spotted, blotched and self-colored, making avery pretty plant when in full bloom. See cut. t., 25c. 2351. Flore Pleno. Best large flowering double in finest mixture. Pkt., 25e. 2352. Extra Large Flowering, Double Fringed. This extra choice strain produces about thirty per cent. of splendid double fringed flowers. Pkt., 35c. , 2353. Extra Large Flowering, Double Fringed (Lady of the Lake). This seed will produce about thirty per cent, large, double, pure white fringed flowers. Pk&t., 35c. 102 ....24@): JOHNSON - &- STOKES. PHILADELPHIA . ¢,, . PHLOX, LARGE FLOWERING, MIXED. Pkt., 10e. PHLOX DRUMMONDI. For beds and massing nothing can surpass these beautiful annuals. They produce immense trusses of large brilliant flowers of numberless hues throughout the summer. Hardy annual; 14% ft. 2360. Phlox Drummondi, Mixed Colors. 0Oz., 50c.; pkt., =c. LARGE FLOWERING SECTION. An improved strain with very large perfectly round flowers, the petals over- lapping each other. (See cut). Pkt. : Pkt. 2362. Large Flowering, Pure | 2368. Large Red Striped White, 10 MAES 5-9 blara clo a 4.5 10 | 2369. Large Crimson White 2363, Large Chamois Rose,... .10 | 1 OF CGR BEE MO oS OR athae 10 2364. Large Brilliant Scarlet, ..10 2370. Large Yellow, . . 10 2365. Large Flowering Blood 2371. Large Mixed. Many colors, Red; ALAY eee 10 | OZ 6.,'= 5 NEW DWARF PHLOX. _ Adistinct strain, forming round, compact bushes, about six inches high. Splen- did for pot culture and ribbon bedding. Pkt. | Pkt. 1 9s Violet Spotted White, .. .10 Wifes eee ae L0, Chamois Rose. Fine,... .10 2373. Dwarf Fireball. Fiery Dwarf Sorts, Mixed, ....10 Scarlet, ey ee) Ree, 10 2367. .PHLOX. Star of Quedlinburg. A very strik- POPPIES. ing novelty of extraordinary character. In the flowers, the Showy plants, making a gorgeous display of large bril- centre petals, which are five in number, are much elongated, | jiant flowers. They are of easy culture; but the seed should from four to five times the length of the lateral ones, thus | pe sown where it is to remain, as they will not bear trans- giving the flowers a most distinct and regular starlike | planting. : ‘i i appearance. Many colors, mixed. Pkt., l0c.; 3 pkts., 25c, | 2380. P. Umbrosum. Brilliant, deep scarlet, marked HARDY PHLOX. with four large black spots. Pkt., 5e. Magnificent flowering plants for permanent beds and 2381. P. Mikado (New Striped Japanese Poppy). The borders, bearing immense heads of large waxy flowers of flowers double, white striped crimson, with elegantly curved lovely shades of color. Hardy perennial; 2 ft. petals like a Japanese chrysanthemum, Pkt., 10c. 2366. Hardy Phlox. Fine mixed varieties. Pkt., 10c. 2382. Carnation Flowered, Mixed. Splendid, large double flowers. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 20c. 2383. New Shirley. Is perfectly hardy and flowers pro- fusely the firstseason from seed. The colors are pure, soft and varied, and range from blush white, rose, delicate pink and earmine toa bright sparkling crimson. Pkt., 10e. 2384. P. SNOWDRIFT. This charming new poppy produces pure snowy white extremely double flowers of per- fect form and large size. Pkt., 10e. 2385. P. THE BRIDE. A beautiful new variety with very large fine white flowers of perfect form. Pkt., 10c. 2386. P. Orientale. Large oriental poppy; a stately perennial; 21% ft.; with bold showy flowers. Pkt., 10c. 2387. P. NEW WHITE SWAN. The plant of this beautiful poppy forms a dense, freely branching bush two feet in height; above this are elevated the very large flowers. These are of immense size, very double, with beautifully la- ciniated petals, and of the purest possible white. Pkt., 10c. 2388. P.Glaucum (New Tulip Poppy). A glossy new annual poppy, twenty inches high with beautifully shaped large flowers, four inches across, of a most brilliant dark sear- let. The two outside petals are double the size of the inner ones, and each pair forms by itself a round cup of flower which nearly resembles a single tulip. Pkt., 10e. PORTULACA. 2400. P. Finest Single, Mixed. A large variety of the most brilliant colors. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 40ce. °401. Double Rose Flowered, Mixed. The most bril- liant shades and choice flowers. Pkt., 10c. PRIMULA (Primrose). 24290, P. Fimbriata Sinensis, Mixed. Extra choice, mixed. Very large magnificent flowers of the richest and most varied colors. Pkt., 25c. 2421, Fimbriata Flore Pleno, Mixed. An exceedingly choice strain of double varieties. PEt., 35e. 2499. Fimbriata Sinensis, Fine Mixed. Pkt., lic. 2493. BP. Verus (English Cowslip). Pkt., 10e. 2424. P. OBCONICA. A profuse blooming primrose, bearing on Jong stems heads containing ten to fifteen flowers. = 3 The flowers’ are pure white, shading occasionally to lilac and NEW TULIP POPPY. (See 2388.) Pkt., 10c. have the true primrose fragrance. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25e. Aig LAS 2 G @ +: SUCCESSFUL-FLOWER-SEEDS-: Gyo... 103 oWEEBT PEAS. 2700. Sweet Pea Vesuvius. The large upper petals show a brilliant carmine rose, shading toward the centre into a deep, glowing purple throat, the whole being sprinkled with crimson dots. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 15e. Scarlet Invincible, Pkt., 5c.; oz., 1dc.; lb., $1.00. Butterfly. Pure white, laced with lavender blue. Pkt., 5e.; White. Pure white. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; Ib., $1.00. Striped. Very handsome. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10¢.; Ib., $1.00. Adonis. Bright rosy carmine. Pkt.,5e¢.; oz., 20e. Princess Beatrice. Carmine rose, slightly shaded. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 20e. 2710. Painted Lady. Pink and white; an old favorite. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; lb., $1.00. 2712. Miss Blanch Ferry. An American Hybrid. Pink and white, and very early; large flower and constant bloomer. Pkt., 10c.; iCKFORD’S LARGE FLOWERING MIXED SWEET PEAS. oz., 25e. : Pkt., 10e.; oz., 20e. 2705 Everlasting Peas, Mixed (Lathyrus Latifolius). 5ft. Pkt., 10¢e. 2706. Mixture ofSweet Peas. All colors; splendid. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10e.; 14 Ib., 25c.; Ib., 75e. ECKEFORD’S NEW HYBRID LARGE FLOWERING SWEET PERAS. 2713. Boreatton. A fine dark pea with bold, stout flowers; rich bronze crimson, with wings of crimson purple, shaded rose. Pkt., 10c.; 0Z., 25e. 2714. Orange Prince. Orange pink, flushed scarlet; wings bright rose veined pink; very choice. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25¢. 2715. Empress of India. Rosy pink and white, very large pleasing flowers. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 20c. 2716. Queenof England. Grand, pure white flowers of extra large size and specially choice. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25e. 2717. Splendor. Rich, bright pinkish rose; shaded crimson, flowers large, of finest form. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c. 2718. Usa Kekford. Very large rosy pink flowers, shaded witli carmine. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25e. 2719. The Queen. Rosy pink and mauve; flowers large and fine. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 20c. 2720. Princess of Wales. Shaded and stained mauve on a white ground. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c. 2726. Eekford’s Large Flowering, Mixed. A fine mixture of the very finest sorts, including many of Eckford’s not included in the above. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c.; 14 Ib., 50c.; Ib., $1.50. PYRETHRUM (Feverfew). 2440. P. Parthenifolium Aureum (Golden Feather). A highly ornamental golden yellow foliage plant, unexcelled for bedding. Hardy perennial; 1% ft. Pkt., 10c. 2441. P. Roseum. Handsomeaster-like flowers, with pink ravs and deep yellow centres, foliage fern-like, most beautifully eut. Pkt., 10c. RICINUS (Castor Oil Bean). 2460. KR. Gibsoni. Handsome deep red foliage, compact branching habit; 5ft. Pkt., 5e. 2161. Sanguineus. Leaves green, stalks blood red, showy red fruit; 8 ft. Pkt., 5e. 2462. Phillippiniensis. A majestic variety, with beautiful gigantic foliage; 10ft. Pkt., 5c. 2463. Mixed. Many choice sorts. Pkt., de. 2464. REICINUS, DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH. The stem and leaves of this beautiful plant are of a bright metallic lronze; the large branches of the fruit ave of a vivid red, and as they are borne up some ten or twelve feet from the ground, it vives utropical effect that is unexcelled. All this can be ob- tained in one year from the seed. Pkt., 10c. SWEET ROCKET. 2480. R. Sweet, Mixed. Large clusters of single purple and white flowers that are deliciously fragrant during the even- ing. Hardy annual; 14 ft. Pkt., dc. SALPIGLOSSIS (Velvet Flower). 2500. S. Fine, Mixed. Skyblue and scarlet flowers, very beautifully pencilled. Hardy annual; 1% ft. Pkt., 5e. 2501. SALPIGLOSSIS GRANDIFLORA. The large flowering salpiglossisis one of the most beautiful of flowering annuals; the flowers are large, of many beautiful colors and exquisitely veined and laced. They remain long in bloom, and jn rich coloring they vie with orchids. Pkt., 10c. 104 sx@)* JOHNSON - & -STOKES- PHILADELPHIA - © 6 Oss... SANVITALIA. _ 2540. S. Procumbens Flore Pleno. Very pretty trail- ing plants ; excellent for rock-work oredgings. Flowersofa brilliant golden yellow. Hardy annual; !4ft. Pkt.,5e. SAPONARIA, 2560. Ss. Calabrica. Charming little plants, producing a profusion of rich, deep pink flowers. Hardy annual; yy ft. Pkt., 5e. SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride). A handsome border plant, beuring a profusion of beauti- ful fragrant flowers; very handsome for table bouquets. Hardy annuals. 2580. S. Candidissima Alba Plena. Pure white, dou- ble flowers; 2 ft. Pkt., 5c. 2581. Dwarf Mixed. White, red and purple flowers; 1ft. Pkt., 5c. SCHIZANTHUS. 2600. S. Papilionaceous (Butterfly Flower). A showy variety, with curiously spotted dark violet, yellow and erim- son flowers. Half-hardy annual; 14 ft. Pkt., 5e. 2591. Fine Mixed. A large variety of choice sorts. Pkt , de. SEDUM (Stone Crop). S. Coeruleum. Remarkably pretty succulent growing readily upon rocks, walls and roots of ft. Pkt., 10c. SILENE (Catchfly). A beautiful genus of free flowering plants, with bright attractive flowers. Hardy annual; | ft. 2640. S. Ameria, Mixed. Red, white and rose. Pkt., 5c. 2620, plants, houses; 2541. Pendula Flore Pleno. Charming rose colored flowers. Pkt., 5c. SMILAX. (See Myrsiphyllum.) Pkt., 10e.; oz., 60e. Pkt., 10c. SCARLET SAGE. (Salvia Splendens.) SALVIA. A yery ornamental free flowering plant, remaining in bloom until killed by frost. ‘ 2520. S$. Splendens (Scarlet Sage’. Large spikes of vivid searlet flowers; 2ft. Pkt., 1Uc. 2521. Patens. Superb deep blue flowers; 2 ft. Pkt., 10c. NEW SCARLET SAGE. 2522. Salvia Splendens Ingenieur Clevenad. A new and splendid variety of this old favorite, blooming some two months earlier than the old sort, and producing flowers in the greatest profusion, of a splendid brilliant scarlet red. Very distinct and magnificent for beds. Pkt., 15c. VERBENA. Well-known plants of great beauty and variety, with beautiful dazzling, self-colored, striped and variegated flow- ers. Half-hardy perennials; 1 ft. 2820. V. Hybrida, Striped. Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., $1.50. Very brilliant shades. 2821. V. Candidissima. Large trusses of the purest white flowers. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., $1.50. 2822, WV. Coccinea. Brilliait scarlet. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., $2.00. 2823. V. New Mammoth. Very large flowering,many of the flowers being the size of a silver quarter. Pkt., loc.; 2 pkts., 25c.; oz., $3.00. 2824. Choicest Mixed. Selected from the newest and finest named yarieties. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25¢.; oz., $1.50. 2825. Fine Mixed. Allgood varieties. Pkt.,5c.; 0z., 75c. STOCKS, TEN WEEKS. 2660. S. Blood Red. Pkt., 10c. 2661. Crimson. Pkt., 10c. 2662. White. Pkt., lve. 2663. Blue. Pkt., 10c. 2664. Dwarf Large Flowering German Double Blood Red. Pkt., 10c. 2665. Extra Choice Mixture. Very double flowers. Pkt., 10e. 5 2666. Very fine, large double. 5667. Snowflake. A fine new variety, with extremely large and double, pure white flowers. Pkt., loc. SWEET SULTAN (Centaurea Moschata). 2739: Sweet Sultan. A handsome plant. Flowers purple, double, and of a strong musky scent. Hardy iun- nual; 1ft. Pkt., 5c. SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus Barbatus). These plants, when in full bloom, present a beautiful sight, and for a fine display are unsurpassed. Blooms freely the first season from seed. Hardy perennial; 1% ft. 2740. Sweet William, Mixed. The finest, largest and most double varieties. Pkt., dc. THUNBERGIA (Black-Eyed Susan). A beautiful class of very ornamental climbers, suitable for greenhouse or out-door culture. Half-hardy annuals; 4 ft. Dwarf Wallflower-Leaved German, Mixed. Pkt,, 1Ve. 2760. T. Alba Oculata. White; darkeye. Pkt., dc. 2761. T. Aurantiaca. Orange; dark eye. Pkt., dc. 2762. T. Bakeri. Pure White. Pkt., 5c. 2763. T. Fine, Mixed. ChoiceShades. Pkt., 5c. 9764. T. Alata. Buff, dark eye. Pkt., 5c. TORENTA. Very pretty summer plants for hanging baskets or bor- ders. Half-hardy annuals; % ft. 2780. T. Fournieri. Sky blue, with a bright yellow throat. Pkt., 10c. 2721. T. Bailloni. Golden yellow brownish red throat. Pkt., 10c. TROP XOLUM. Very elegant and profuse blooming climbers, for in-door or out-door culture. Half-hardy annuals. 2300. T. Peregrinum (Canary Bird Flower). Yellow; flowers, with a 10ft. Pkt., 5c. 980!. T. Lobbianum. Brilliant mixed varieties; 6 ft. Pkt., de. +: SUCCESSFUL FLOWER-SEEDS-- @.. 195 ZINNIA—Continued, 2943. Double Pure White. Pkt., 10c. 2944. PIGMY ZINNIA. The plants of this excellent | little novelty are of candelabra form, close and vigorous in habit, and when fully dey eloped are only five to seven inches | high and are nearly covered with pretty flowers, extraordi- narily doubleand ofan intense orange yellow. As each plant bears from ninety to one hundred and twenty-five flowers, it : is consequently nearly covered. It continues in bloom ( ; i ' throughout the season, and is very suitable for edging or ane , Up ANA Ss bedding as well as of mueh value for pot culture. Pkt. , L5e.; AR Than 2 pkts. , 25e. VINCA. Beautiful free flowering plants, suitable for house culture or bedding purposes, blooming the first year from seed. Half-hardy perennial; 11% ft. 2840. WV. Rosea. Rose, with dark eye. Pkt., 5e. 2841, V. Alba. White, with crimson eye. Pkt., 5c. 2842, WV. Alba Pura. Pure White, exquisite. Pkt., 5e. VIOLET (Viola Odorata). A great favorite, much in demand on account of its abundant and fragrant bloom. Hardy perennial; % ft. 2860. V. Single White. Sweet scented. Pkt., 10c. 2861. V. Single Blue. Sweetscented. Pkt., 10c. 2862. V. Mixed. Pkt., 10e. Pkt., 10e. VIRGINIA STOCK. ZINNIA (Youth and Old Age). A beautiful free flowering plant, for beds, baskets or edgings. Hardy annuals; )4 ft. The Zinnia is one of our njost showy plants, so easy of 2880. Wirginia Stock. Fine red and white, mixed. cultivation and handsome that it will always be popular. | pxt. 5c. Hardy annual; 11% ft. ‘ LLFLOWE i ri). 2940, Z. Elegans, Fl. Pl. Dazzling searlet, yellow, ee HS (Gracitenettons Chaar) orange, rose, lilac, crimson and white. Pkt., 5c. A handsome popular plant, with massive spikes of fra- grant flowers. Hardy perennial; 2 ft. ! 2941. Haageana, Fl. Pl. Deep orange yellow, retain- 2900. Wallflower, Double Mixed. Yellow, brown ing its color when dried. Pkt., 10c. and purple flowers. Pkt., 10c. 2901. Single Mixed. Showy colors. Pkt., 5c. 2942. OUR DOUBLE STRIPED ZEBRA. A superb strain of this very popular flower, the petals being distinctly TIA. striped. They run through all shades known to the Zinnia, ME eee such as orange, crimson, pink, yellow, rose, violet and white. 2920. W. Grandiflora. A pretty and charming plant, They are very compact in growth, and are far superior to | with a delicate and handsome foliage, and bright blue and those usually grown. Pkt., 10e. white bell shaped flowers. Hardy annual; 34 ft. Pkt., 5e. NEW SEEDS For some years past we have, each season, distributed free, for trial among our customers’ packages of New and Improved Varieties, previous to their introduction. Some of our most FREE valuable Novelties have been first sent out in this way, by which means they were tried in all sections of the country, thus enabling us, when the reports are entirely satisfactory, to offer them FOR TRIAL the next season with greater confidence. We shall follow the same plan in 1894, and have again * put up a number of most distinct novelties, which have never been offered for sale, and will not under any circumstances be sold this season; and we shall be glad to add one or more packages free of charge to customers whose orders exceed $1.00, and indicate an interest in new varieties. All who deal with us will be treated liberally. We shall also be glad to receive samples for trial from customers who have new or superior varieties unknown to the general public. A WILD FLOWER GARDEN. 2960. A mixture of many varieties of beautiful, easy growing, hardy flowers, producing a constant and varied bloom the whole season, for sowing in shrubbery, under trees and in beds on which no care will be bestowed, or even for sowing in exposed situations where wildness is preferred to orderand precision. The mixture comprises Mignonette, Candytuft, Larkspurs, Mari- gold, Poppies, Foxgloves and many other garden favorites, which will flower suc- cessively and yield an abundance ofbloom. P&t., 10c.; 0z., 25¢.; 14 Ib., 75e.; Ib., $2.50. WILD FLOWER GARDEN. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25¢.; 14 Ib., 75e. 106 . .. «x@) * JOHNSON. & - STOKES - PHILADELPHIA - 6 , TUBEROUS ROOTGD BEGONIAS. The Tuberous rooted Begonias are among the hand- somest of our summer flowering bulbs. They are not grown to the extent they should be, as they require no more care than geraniums; have as fine a range of color, and will bloom continually throughout the summer, even when geraniums droop through lack of moisture and fail to unfold their flowers. Planted eitherin the rockery or flower border, they rival the rose with their rich and varied colors, ranging from the most delicate shade of yellow and salmon to the most striking crimson and searlet. We have made a specialty of these charming plants foy several years; have tried them thoroughly and have no hesitation in saying that they are destined to play a very important part in the bedding of the near future. Single varieties, mixed colors. Bulbs, 15e. each ; 4 for 50c.; $1.50 per doz. Single varieties, in separate col- ors, crimson, white, yellow, pink and orange, 20c. each; $2.00 per dozen. Double varieties in finest mixture, 30c. each ; $3.00 per doz. Red Hot Poker Plants. (TRITOMA.) An admirable half-hardy herbaceous plant that blooms from mid-summer till freezing weather. The stalks shoot up from three to four feet high, and continue blooming for several weeks. As the flower buds open and fade, they pass through the shades of yellow, red and blue that abar of hot iron doesin cooling. 15e. each; 4 for 50e. PHOTOGRAPH OF VASE OF TUBEROUS BEGONIA. One-half natural size. THE CHINESE SAGRED LILY, These bulbs are very large, and each one sends | up from five to eight z : : pga spikes, which bear clusters WAL ke uy of large, perfect, waxy WY, j Pg Dane white blossoms, with a ‘ d yellow centre, as shown in our illustration. They have a powerful and deli- cious fragrance, which is not excelled by any flower, and grow well in pots of soil, but the most popular way of blooming them is c the Chinese method, as RED HOT POKER, OR FLAME FLOWER. follows: Fill a bowl or 5 some similar vessel with (Tritoma.) pebbles, in which place the bulb, setting it otal A Little BUIb Colechenmee one-halfits depth, so that . = it will be held firmly, then A Little Bulb Collection for 35c. fill with water to the top of the pebbles and place in 3 COLLECTIONS FOR $1.00 a warm sunny window.§¢ we will send 1 Bulb each Tuberous nag Theb vill at 20m E emia Beach cel ¢ Red Hot Poker and Sacred Lily, Post Free, for = Sw - ; bloom in four to five § 35c., or 3 Collections for $1.00. : : . weeks. Price, by mail, CHINESE SACRED LILY. 15c. each, or 4 for d0e. Hse 107 ~). +> SUCCESSFUL - FLOWER: SEEDS -- Goss yes - » Gladiolus » ) | Our Grand Mixed Gladiolus is composed of choice varie- = ties only. We grow them in enormous quantity on our own grounds, and every care is exercised to weed out undesirable sorts, and our customers can depend upon getting a large and magnifi- cent variety of colors and markings. They cannot be too highly j = praised. f 3 for 10c.; 30c. per doz.; 45 for $1.00, or #2.00 per 100, | postpaid. By express, $1.70 per 100: $16.00 per 1000, = GLADIOLI UNDER COLOR. a PINK. This class comprises a wide range of colors, from light orange and very deep rose through various shades of pink to light rosy blush; large, well formed flowers. Each, 5c.; 40c. per } doz.; $3.25 per 100. t x Z SALMON AND BUFF. This very rare class of Gladioli an ; colors in a bouquet are very effective and pleasing; they are all of aS the most beautiful shades of salmon and buff. Each, 5e.; 60ce. per doz.; $4.25 per 100. S SHADES OF RED MIXED. This mixture embraces vari- ous shades of red, and makes a very bright effect in bedding. z Each, 8c.; 25c. per doz.; $1.75 per 100. EN NY Ie WHITE AND LIGHT. Containing the very lightest colors in Gladioli, some of them very nearly pure white. Each, 5c.; 50c. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. YELLOW. Various shades of yellow and golden; among the most beautiful of all Gladioli. Each, 5c.; 40c. per doz.; $2.75 per 100. 8G> All the above will be delivered, post-paid, upon receipt of price, except where express price is given. They will be found very useful for bedding and also for cut flowers in abun- dance. IRIS (Flower-de-Luce). This beautiful genus of plants obtained its title of Iris—which is the Greek name for the rainbow—from the ancients, as the most 4 ! appropriate because of the varied hues and tints of the flowers. = j Robust, growing, flowering in midsummer, varying in shades \ ( . of white, maroon, deep blue, yellow, carmine and violet, beauti- fully veined and mottled. They are perfectly hardy and when once planted will increase in size and beauty every year. f WV (uy x ‘ VA I. Kempferi. These Japanese Iris often have flowers ten inches in diameter; bloom in July; prefer a moist, sunny situa- tion. All colors mixed. Each, 10c.; $1.00 per-doz. I. Germanica. These rival the or- chid in variety of coloring, shape and shading. Perfectly hardy and adapted to all situations. Each, 10ec.; $1.00 per doz. GLADIOLUS, LILIUM AURATUM. We offer a fine collection of these popular plants. Each. 10c.: $1.00 per doz. SPECIAL COLLECTION OF TEN C HOICEST NAMED DAHLIAS for $1.50, post- paid. HERBAGEOUS PHAEONIES. Magnificent hardy plants, almost rivalling the rose in brillianey of color and perfection of bloom. They thrive in almost any soil or situa- tion, and when planted in large clumps on the lawn make a magnifi- cent display of flowers and foliage. Some of the varieties are very fra- .. grant. They are perfectly hardy, re- quire little orno care, and produce larger and finer blooms when well established. Strong flowering roots, by mail, post-paid, each 10c.; $1.00 HERBACEOUS PHONY. per doz. LILIUM AURATUM. The Golden Banded Lily. 108 aces CHOICE PLANTS. FOR BEDDING AND HOUSE CULTURE. ABUTILON. ture or bedding purposes. kinds. lic. each; 4 for 50e. ACARANTHIUS. tion with coleus. Red and variegated sorts. for 50c.; 10 for $1.00. Special prices on large lots. AGERATUM. White and purple feathery flowers. Good for bedding. 15c. each; 4 for 50c.; 10 for $1.00. Fine free blooming plants for house cul- We offer an assortment of choice A fine bedding plant used in connec- lde, each; 4 BEGONIAS, We offer an assortment of the choicest sorts of this popular plant, including the choice new bedder, Begonia Vernon. 20c. each ; 6 for $1.00. CARNATIONS. Fred Creighton. Very large flowers, ail on long stems and of the loveliest pink shade imaginable. Grace Wilder. This has been the favorite pink sort for years, but it is not as strong in growth or as hardy as some of the newer varieties. Lizzie McGowan. A grand new variety of strong, vigorous growth, bearing very large flowers of pure, snowy white; this is the grandest white sort yet introduced, small plants producing flowers over two inches across, beautifully fringed, and very fragrant. Portia. Intensely bright scarlet flowers, borne on long stems. Very free flowering; excellent for winter blooming. Edna Craig. New. One of the finest pink carnations ever offered. Flowers of wonderful substance and large size and an excellent bloomer. Hinze’s White. A variety. very good, well-known white Mrs. Carnegia. not a medicine. it is fed with other foods. Price, 5 Ibs., 25c.; 10 lbs., 40c.; 25 lbs., 75¢.; 50 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $2.25 ae SHERIDAN’S CONDITION POWDER oTHNS On EARTy Epceran , Seer eNS LAy duty cot AKE aS aACe: Greate ON POWDER iS worth a CONDITI pound of any other kind. Strictly a medicine, to be given in the food, once daily, in smal] doses. Prevents and cures all diseases of hens. Worth its weight in gold when hens are molting, and to keep them healthy. Price, small package, 25c.; large package, $1.00; by mail, $1.25. Six large packages, by express, at purchaser's expense, $5.00. CRUSHED OYSTER SHELLS. This is a most important article for the poultry yard through the winter, and should be liberally supplied to the ‘fowls. In summer, when left to run at large, they can find their own shell-making material, but when everything is frozen or coyered with snow, they must be helped out if eggs are wanted. 5 Ibs., 15c.; 25 Ib. bag, 40c.; 100 Ibs., $1.00; per barrel, $2.50; ton, $12.00. GRANULATED BONE Is about the size of wheat and can be fed like any other food in grain, about one handful for every five fowls daily, or every other day. In either manner it furnishes a valuable food for poultry at all seasons of the year. 5 lbs., 25c.; 100 lbs., $2.50; 200 Ib. bag, $4.75; ton, $44.00. VERO INSECT POWDER. For effectually destroying insect life on fowls and will not poison or injure the birds in any way. 14 1b. tins, 20c.; by mail, 25c.; 44 1b. tins, 35¢.; by mail, 45c. ——— === T= ~ ss Sw Wes = We aim to have a fine supply at all times, so there is | ,, hogan. A. K. C. S. Book, No. 13307. Black and tan usnally very little delay in filling orders. Specify your with white markings. choice in color and markings, and we will select one to Gladstone. A. K. C. S. Book, No. 18308. Handsome please you. black and tan. ‘ PRICES: First-class Puppies, ten to twelve weeks old, $10.00 each, and $17.00 per pair, no akin. These are for first-class dogs in every respect: but forextra choice puppies, bred directly from our imported stock and registered in the American Kennel Club Stud Book, $15.00 to $20.00 each, or $30.00 to $35.00 per pair, BRONZE Below we givea list of prices of fowls and eggs, kept by us atall times. If any variety is wanted not included in this TURKEY. list, write us, as our extensive acquaintance with poultry Taisers enables us to procure almost any breed. Extra Good Selected Per Eggs, Eggs, Cockerel. Cockerel. Trio. Per 13. Per 26. Buff Wyandottes, .. . . . $500 $700 $14 00 $3.50 $6 00 White Wyandottes, .... 400 450 1000 250 475 Golden Wyandottes, . 450 600 1200 300 550 Laced Wyandottes, .... 400 500 1000 250 -4 50 Buff Plymouth Rocks, 500 700 1400 350 6.10 White Plymouth Rocks. 400 500 1000 250 475 Barred Plymouth Rocks, 350 4 50 S200 2h00R ese IndianGames,....,.. 500 600 1200 300 5450 Black Minoreas,...... 400 500 1000 250 475 Black Spanish... 2 3. ; 50 5 00 900 250 450 Silver Spangled Hamburgs, 350 500. 900 2 50 450 angshans epee ee 350 500 900 250 450 Oud ans coe peencmeneneee 350 500 900 200 375 Light Brahmas, ...... 400 500 900 250 450 = Dark’Brahmas) =) 33 22 400 500 Oi 0) 9.8) 755 — Z SS — White Leghorns, .... . 350 5 og 3 00 2 B g 75 Brown Leghorns, ..... 350 50 3 Td MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEYS. B.B.Red Games, 112. 360 500 900 250 450 It is well to remember that it costs no more to raise good | Golden ROLISH SE sree eer 350 510 00 «2 50 stockthan it does poor. The common Turkey gobbler at Buff Cochins, ....... 400° 600° 10.00 2°50 4°50 maturity weighs from eighteen to twenty-five pounds—the | W hite Cochins, ...... 400 600 1000 250 40 Mammoth Bronze from thirty-five to forty pounds. When the Partridge Cochins, .... 400 600 1000 250 450 Tesult is so much better the slight difference in first cost is not Per 6. Per 12. to be considered. Our strain of these Mammoth Bronze Mam. Bronze Turkeys, .. 70 800 1600 300 57 Turkeys has no superior in this country. unas plumage is ae Pekin Ducks) seeees) 5a 3 50 - 4 50 900 125 225 beautiful metallic bronze. Matured gobblers weigh from thirty-five to forty pours pach and aaa eee nens eighteen E . RONE MBA DABASD DANG OD: u to twenty-six pounds each. ur young gobblers at nine nL aA months old, feequentie weigh twenty to twenty-five pounds POULTRY SUPPLIES ee each. Prices: trio, tom and two hens, mated for breeding, .We carry the largest stock and do the heavies 3 $16.00; pair, mated. $12.00; single tom’ or hen, $7.00 to $8.00. E business in poultry supplies of any house in the United > Eggs for hatching, $3.00 for 6 ; $5.75 for 12. States. Our Special 16-page Poultry Supply Catalogue BI As Turkeys do not lay until late in the spring we are sometimes ; is seat free. Write for it. 3 obliged to hold orders for a time. PUUUUUCUUUU UU UU UUUU NU UU UU UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUD, EEE EL EDWD. STERN & CO., PRS., PHILA. /, A { | 7 }-~ fe ER CABBAGES |